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the present application presents methods for performing topical sentiment analysis on electronically stored communications employing fusion of polarity and topicality . the present application also provides methods for utilizing shallow nlp techniques to determine the polarity of an expression . the present application also provides a method for tuning a domain - specific polarity lexicon for use in the polarity determination . the present application also provides methods for computing a numeric metric of the aggregate opinion about some topic expressed in a set of expressions . | 6 |
this invention provides a device for promoting crystallization of integral membrane proteins using a surface of alkylketene dimers doped with a nucleating compound . a coating that enhances crystallization of integral membrane proteins in the presence of detergent is provided . in another aspect of the invention methods of creating a surface of alkylketene dimers doped with a nucleating compound to promote crystallization of integral membrane proteins are provided . in another aspect of the invention methods of crystallizing integral membrane proteins using surfaces coated with alkylketene dimers doped with a nucleating compound are provided . | 2 |
a nonvolatile memory device and programming method and apparatus therefore are described that include operatively coupled first and second sense amplifiers having first and second data registers or latches , a storage circuit for storing a data of the second amplifier , a pass / fail check circuit for checking the content of the second data register whether a cell of the memory device has been sufficiently programmed and a restore circuit for resetting the second data register for reprogramming the device until sufficiently programmed . | 6 |
a foam carrier for a dust control agent and a pesticidal material is provided to control fugitive dust dissemination and biological activity in bulk / granular solids . | 0 |
a system for coordinating an operational speed of an envelope inserter receiving incoming packets containing a predetermined number of document pages with an interval of time required to generate each incoming packet . a printer generates the document pages within each of the packets and a computer coordinates the operational speed of the envelope inserter with the interval of time required by the printer to generate each incoming packet . | 1 |
a method for efficiently delivering an aqueous solution to plants includes positioning a distal portion of a microporous hydrophobic tubing coated with a hydrophilic polymer adjacent a root system of a plant and channeling an aqueous solution from an inlet to the distal portion through a lumen . the tubing along the distal portion has a porosity adapted for permitting a flow of the aqueous solution therethrough when acted upon by a surfactant root exudate generated by the roots due to water stress . the aqueous solution is held in a reservoir , from which it can be channeled to the hydrophilic device &# 39 ; s inlet . a nutrient solution can also be channeled to the plant roots via additional tubing . | 0 |
a device for singularizing bulk material includes an elongated trough having a longitudinal axis and a discharge end . the trough has an arcuate cross section and is inclined so as to slope downwards towards its discharge end . the upper end of the trough is connected to a motor which is capable of rotating the trough back - and - forth on its longitudinal axis . in operation , the trough is rotated back - and - forth and the bulk material is introduced into the trough at the upper end thereof . due to the inclination and back - and - forth movement of the trough , the particles of the bulk material travel towards the discharge end of the trough along zigzag paths thereby allowing the trough to be shortened . the back - and - forth movement of the trough also causes the particles to bump into one another and push each other aside during the course of travel so that effective singularization is achieved . | 1 |
a treatment method and apparatus for debilitating or killing helicobacter pylori or other microorganisms within the body of a patient is especially suited for treating stomach or duodenal ulcers . the present therapeutic method involves the use of ionizing radiation for eliminating pathogenic microorganisms within or supported upon the lining of a body cavity of a patient , e . g ., the stomach . an elongated flexible shaft is provided for insertion into the body in any of various ways selected by the surgeon . it can be placed endoscopically , e . g ., through the esophagus , placed surgically , placed laparoscopically or by cat scan - guided percutaneous insertion . a radiant energy distribution head is provided at the end of the flexible shaft to transmit ionizing radiation for destroying microorganisms within the body . radiant energy , e . g ., x - ray , ultraviolet light , beta radiation , gamma radiation , radio waves , microwaves , or infrared energy , is then transferred from the head of the instrument to the epithelium around the head of the instrument in an amount sufficient to debilitate or kill the helicobacter pylori or other microorganisms in the lining of the body cavity . | 0 |
a vehicle - roof mounting - base , for supporting sign or light elements , that uses vacuum evacuation to adhere the vehicle - roof mounting - base to a vehicle roof . the vacuum evacuation is accomplished by using a continuous , gas impermeable seal between the lower surface of the vehicle - roof mounting - base and the vehicle roof . a vacuum pump then partially evacuates the volume enclosed by the continuous seal , the vehicle roof , and the lower surface of the vehicle - roof mounting - base , providing sufficient retention force to hold the vehicle - roof mounting - base to the vehicle roof . | 5 |
Supernovae (SNe) split into multiple images by strong gravitational lensing must be discovered relatively early in their evolution to precisely constrain the Hubble Constant, H0. Well-sampled light curves for at least two SN images are essential to measuring their relative delay in arrival time with small uncertainty, which constrains H0 when combined with a model of the mass distribution. Furthermore, given a ∼ 1 day measurement precision relative delays of ≳ 10 days are usually necessary to reduce H0 uncertainties below ∼ 10%. Lensed SNe of Type Ia (SNe Ia), those used as standard candles for cosmology, are of particular value for reducing both time-delay and lens-model uncertainties and as high-z probes of possible SN Ia evolution. Here we present time-delay measurements and SN properties of the multiply-imaged SN H0pe, which was discovered in James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) imaging of the PLCK-G165.7+67.0 cluster. SN H0pe is the most distant multiply-imaged SN Ia yet discovered (z = 1.783), and the first SN Ia with time delays long enough for a precise H0 measurement. Using JWST/NIRCam photometry, we measure photometric time delays that will be used in a companion work to measure H0, and constrain the magnification of each image using the standard candle nature of SN H0pe. | 9 |
Initial code release. | 9 |
a piezoelectric pump or equivalent transducer is mounted on or within an ink jet printhead and is used to modulate the frequency or amplitude , or both , of oscillations of a liquid meniscus at a liquid ejection orifice of a nozzle plate . the liquid meniscus at the orifice has a natural resonant frequency and amplitude with respect to its equilibrium position , and the above modulation is performed in a controlled timed relation with respect to the phase of the natural oscillations of the meniscus at the liquid ejection orifice . | 1 |
an active implantable medical device having a plurality of connection terminals able to be connected to electrodes placed in at least three distinct respective sites in a myocardium ; circuits for measuring an intracardiac bio - impedance , comprising circuits for injecting a current and circuits for collecting a voltage at respective poles of a configuration of said connection terminals , and circuits able to deliver at an output a dynamic impedance signal that is a function of the injected current and the collected voltage ; and circuits for evaluating an intracardiac volume , receiving at in input the impedance signal and delivering at an output a dynamic value of volume representing an instantaneous absolute value of intracardiac volume . | 0 |
there is provided a liquid crystal display apparatus that may limit a reduction in the voltage holding ratio of a liquid crystal layer and limit an increase in the ion density in the liquid crystal layer and address issues of faulty display such as white missing pixels , alignment inconsistencies , and burn - in . having a feature of limiting a reduction in the vhr of a liquid crystal layer and limiting an increase in an ion density in the liquid crystal layer and thereby reducing occurrence of faulty display such as burn - in , the liquid crystal display apparatus according to the present invention may be particularly suitably used as a va - mode or psva - mode liquid crystal display apparatus for active - matrix driving and may be used as a liquid crystal display apparatus included in a liquid crystal tv , a monitor , a mobile phone , a smart phone , or the like . | 2 |
a fluid delivery catheter configured to allow optimal fluid distribution through each electrode by varying the diameter of a catheter lumen is disclosed . uniform or different fluid flow rates through longitudinally spaced apart elution holes may be achieved . exemplary fluids for use with the catheter include a cooling fluid , a therapeutic fluid , and a medication . | 0 |
a hydraulically driven rotary vibrator that includes a motor body and a pair of opposed housings . each housing includes a shaft , and an eccentric weight that are journalled by a pair of anti - friction bearings . the shaft of each housing extends a selected distance beyond a first end of the housing . a gear is attached to the extending end of the shaft . the gears associated with each of the housings are aligned and meshed with each other interior of the motor plate . the gears and their associated shafts are rotated when a hydraulic fluid is introduced into a motor chamber formed in the motor plate . the eccentric weights may be selectively phased for producing a determined vibratory output . | 1 |
This is the first release. | 9 |
a convertible cover includes a cover and first and second nonrectangular panels . the first and second nonrectangular panels each have a generally horizontal set of opposing sides and a generally vertical set of opposing sides . the generally horizontal set of opposing sides is attached to the cover and the generally vertical set of opposing sides is not attached to the cover . | 0 |
We discuss the phenomenon of energization of relativistic charged particles in three-dimensional incompressible MHD turbulence and the diffusive properties of the motion of the same particles. We show that the random electric field induced by turbulent plasma motion leads test particles moving in a simulated box to be accelerated in a stochastic way, a second-order Fermi process. A small fraction of these particles happen to be trapped in large-scale structures, most likely formed due to the interaction of islands in the turbulence. Such particles get accelerated exponentially, provided their pitch angle satisfies some conditions. We discuss at length the characterization of the accelerating structure and the physical processes responsible for rapid acceleration. We also comment on the applicability of the results to realistic astrophysical turbulence. | 9 |
methods and devices of sterilization by which the ovarian pathway is occluded by a plug , wherein placement of the plug may be visually confirmed . other methods and devices are also described . | 0 |
an entry control apparatus is provided . the apparatus includes a pair of spaced barriers forming a pathway therebetween . the barriers are positioned adjacent a doorway to control ingress into and egress from a building or the like . an arm is pivotally mounted and extends across the pathway and permits free movement of people in one direction and selectively restricts movement in the other direction . a motion sensor is provided and a motion control system is associated with the sensor . the sensor and motion control system cooperate to selectively allow the arms to move to a normally open position for normal traffic in an approved direction . in the event a person approaches the apparatus , as if to exit , or move in the wrong direction through the pathway , the sensor detects the movement and effects operation of the motion control system that locks the arm against movement to prevent movement through the passageway . an alarm system can be provided to alert personnel that an unauthorized movement through the pathway may be underway . | 4 |
a network apparatus includes an independent power supply providing a first power signal , and a data distribution device which is operably coupled to the independent power supply and a remote data distribution device , where the remote distribution data device exchanges data and provides a second power signal to the data distribution device , and further where the data distribution device selects the first power signal or the second power signal for operational power . a method includes scanning a plurality of sensors , each coupled to a plurality of power inputs , to ascertain if a power signal is present , determining whether a power signal associated with an independent power supply is present at a power input , sourcing power from the independent power supply if the power signal is associated with an independent power supply , and sourcing power from an alternative supply if the power signal is not associated with an independent power supply . | 7 |
an ultrasonic device to characterize the flow of resin entering and exiting an injection mold during the phase of impregnation , by the resin , of a preform contained in the mold . the device includes two ultrasonic sensors arranged respectively in the vicinity of the inlet port where the resin enters the mold and in the vicinity of the outlet port where the resin exits the mold . each sensor emits an ultrasonic wave towards the end of the mold in the vicinity of which it is positioned , and receives the ultrasonic wave reflected by the medium . preferably , the device determines the stabilization of the flow of resin passing through the mold based on the signals received by the sensors . a method for implementing the device to determine the completeness of the operation of impregnating , with resin , a preform positioned in an injection mold into which the resin is introduced . | 6 |
a family of organic tracers is proposed for inter - well measurement of residual oil in petroleum reservoirs , as is their use as partitioning tracers in a petroleum reservoir . the tracers consist of at least one benzyl alcohol of formula i ) wherein each of r 1 to r 5 is independently selected from h , f , ci , br , i , cf 3 cf 2 ci , cfci 2 and cci 3 and wherein at least one of r 1 to r 5 is not h . | 2 |
We present Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) hard X-ray observations of two X-ray weak broad absorption line (BAL) quasars, PG 1004+130 (radio loud) and PG 1700+518 (radio quiet). Many BAL quasars appear X-ray weak, probably due to absorption by the shielding gas between the nucleus and the accretion-disk wind. The two targets are among the optically brightest BAL quasars, yet they are known to be significantly X-ray weak at rest-frame 2-10 keV (16-120 times fainter than typical quasars). We would expect to obtain ≈400-600 hard X-ray (gsim 10 keV) photons with NuSTAR, provided that these photons are not significantly absorbed (N <SUB>H</SUB> <~ 10<SUP>24</SUP> cm<SUP>-2</SUP>). However, both BAL quasars are only detected in the softer NuSTAR bands (e.g., 4-20 keV) but not in its harder bands (e.g., 20-30 keV), suggesting that either the shielding gas is highly Compton-thick or the two targets are intrinsically X-ray weak. We constrain the column densities for both to be N <SUB>H</SUB> ≈ 7 × 10<SUP>24</SUP> cm<SUP>-2</SUP> if the weak hard X-ray emission is caused by obscuration from the shielding gas. We discuss a few possibilities for how PG 1004+130 could have Compton-thick shielding gas without strong Fe Kα line emission; dilution from jet-linked X-ray emission is one likely explanation. We also discuss the intrinsic X-ray weakness scenario based on a coronal-quenching model relevant to the shielding gas and disk wind of BAL quasars. Motivated by our NuSTAR results, we perform a Chandra stacking analysis with the Large Bright Quasar Survey BAL quasar sample and place statistical constraints upon the fraction of intrinsically X-ray weak BAL quasars; this fraction is likely 17%-40%. | 9 |
an audio source location , tracking and isolation system , particularly suited for use with person - mounted microphone arrays . the system increases capabilities by reducing resources required for certain functions so those resources can be utilized for result enhancing processes . a wide area scan may be utilized to identify the general vicinity of an audio source and a narrow scan to locate pinpoint positions may be initiated in the general vicinity identified by the wide area scan . subsequent locations may be anticipated by compensating for motion of the sensor array and anticipated changes in source location by trajectory . identification may use two or more sets of characterizations and rules . the characterizations may use computationally less intense analyses to characterize audio and only perform computationally higher intensity analysis if needed . rule sets may be used to eliminate the need to track audio sources that emit audio to be eliminated from an audio output . | 7 |
a system to hydrostatically augment the thrust load capacity of a bilateral compliant foil hydrodynamic fluid film thrust bearing for a turbomachine is disclosed . a plurality of channels and fixed orifices are provided in the bearing thrust plate to deliver and regulate compressor bleed air flow to the compressor side of the bilateral compliant foil hydrodynamic fluid film thrust bearing which includes additional channels and orifices to direct the bleed air against the bearing rotor thrust disk . after impinging on the rotor thrust disk , the bleed air flow exits the thrust bearing through a plurality of variable orifices comprised of the hydrodynamic thrust bearing elements which are controlled in their flow conductance by the axial position of the rotor thrust disk . the bleed air may then pass through the adjacent journal bearing which functions as a fixed orifice . the interaction of the fixed orifices and variable orifices establishes a pressure differential across and a net force applied to the bearing rotor thrust disk that varies as a function of the axial position of the bearing rotor thrust disk . further , the bleed air from the bearing rotor thrust disk being delivered to the compliant foil hydrodynamic fluid film journal bearing of the turbomachine serves to cool the journal bearing . | 5 |
an automatic film unloading apparatus permits an undeveloped film to be automatically unloaded from its cartridge , rewound correctly in a case within a short period of time , and moved to a location where it is joined to a film leader . an intermediate film takeup cartridge for use in the automatic film developer apparatus includes an intermediate cartridge body including a film takeup roller and a base which can easily be separated from each other . when the entire length of an undeveloped film is rewound on the film takeup roller or the undeveloped film is jammed , the intermediate cartridge body is readily separated from the base , hence allowing the taken up or jammed undeveloped film to be removed from the film takeup roller with ease . | 6 |
Galactic and gravitational dynamics in Python | 9 |
a signal circuit for an automatic focusing lens is disclosed which has a displacement monitoring signal generator for generating a displacement monitoring signal representing the displacement of the lens by repeatedly turning on and off in accordance with the movement of the lens . the signal circuit is further provided with a limit signal generator for generating limit signals which represent that the lens has been moved to an infinity and a minimum - focusing - point . the displacement monitoring signal generator is connected to the limit signal generator and the output of the displacement monitoring signal is inhibited in accordance with the output of the limit signal , thereby preventing such a problem that the operation to move the lens will have been continued after the lens has been moved to the infinity or minimum - focusing - point . | 6 |
in a semiconductor memory module having a plurality of drams , when an input command is detected as a refresh command according to external control signals externally input for command - execution to a register buffer , internal control signals for a partial number of the drams preliminarily selected among the plurality of drams are delayed . thus , the refresh command is executed with a time difference , and the semiconductor memory module prevents the plurality of dynamic semiconductor memories from simultaneously entering refresh modes to cause a great peak current to flow , and thereby implementing a stable operation . | 6 |
stock market performance is used and that data is translated into slot machine results . the application - based slot machine that uses a formula to translate stock performance into slot machine spin results . the application - based slot machine combines the excitement and entertainment value of casino gambling with the importance of saving or investing . instead of “ winnings ” or “ losses ” being a result of gambling , they are a result of investment choices . by making investing / saving fun , the application - based slot machine encourages smart investing rather than true casino gambling . | 6 |
the invention is to provided an integrated , optical touch panel type image display device free from crosstalk with displayed images . the image display device according to the invention comprises a plurality of pixels having display brightness modulation means controlled with display signals , a display unit in which the plurality of pixels are arrayed , and a plurality of optical detecting means provided within the display unit wherein each of the optical detecting means comprises an optical detection diode for converting incident lights into signal electric - carriers , signal electric - carrier resetting means for resetting the signal electric - carriers , and output impedance modulating means for detecting the signal electric - carriers and modulating output impedances . the output impedance modulating means in the optical detecting elements are connected , in series between each other , to a y output line and an x output line . | 6 |
The PFASST algorithm is a time-parallel algorithm for solving ODEs and PDEs. The PFASST project is a C++ implementation of the 'parallel full approximation scheme in space and time' (PFASST) algorithm. It also contains basic implementations of the 'spectral deferred correction' (SDC) and 'multi-level spectral deferred correction' (MLSDC) algorithms. Notable Features Addition of MPI based PFASST. Details Addition of MPI based PFASST algorithm using the standard predictor stage in a block mode with fixed iterations. (#46, #57, #59) Addition of a simple scalar example and appropriate tests. (#61, #63, #76, #81) Further tests on proper calculation of quadrature nodes and weights (#74) Better handling of 3rd-party dependencies (#53, #55) Various tidying (#56, #60, #77) Basic Profiling support and test coverage report (#78) | 9 |
business method for generating advertising claims by utilizing confocal raman spectroscopy for dermatological studies . the methods of the invention can be carried in vitro or in vivo . | 6 |
in a bar - graph type display method and system for automotive vehicle for monitoring an engine speed of the automotive vehicle and displaying the result of monitoring stepwise , when an indication level adjacent to the present indication level is detected a predetermined number of times successively , the present indication level is changed to the adjacent indication level , and when an indication level other than the present or adjacent indication level is detected the present indication level is changed to the detected indication level immediately . | 6 |
a cmos pulse shrinking delay element with deep subnanosecond resolution applicable to a time - to - digital converter can control its pulse shrinking or expanding capability be adjusting the dimension ratio between internal adjacent elements . this eliminates the need in prior cmos pulse shrinking delay elements to adjust an external bias voltage or continuously calibrate the element in order to control pulse shrinking or expanding capabilities , facilitates simplification of circuits using the delay element , permits more precise design and control of the pulse shrinking or expanding capabilities of every element in a tdc circuit , and in practice reduces single shot errors in a cyclic tdc utilizing the pulse shrinking delay element to on the order of ten picoseconds , resulting in a tdc having extremely fine resolution , excellent accuracy , low power consumption , and low sensitivity to supply voltage and ambient temperature variations . | 7 |
a method for dyeing polyester fiber materials is disclosed , comprising conducting combination dyeing by a combination of disperse dyes each capable of making up for the color fading of other disperse dye produced upon exposure to sunlight , by the color change thereof in hue caused upon the exposure to sunlight under the same condition . | 8 |
We present a detailed characterization of the Kepler-411 system (KOI 1781). This system was previously known to host two transiting planets: one with a period of 3 days (R = 2.4 R<SUB>⊕</SUB>; Kepler-411b) and one with a period of 7.8 days (R = 4.4 R<SUB>⊕</SUB>; Kepler-411c), as well as a transiting planetary candidate with a 58-day period (R = 3.3 R<SUB>⊕</SUB>; KOI 1781.03) from Kepler photometry. Here, we combine Kepler photometry data and new transit timing variation (TTV) measurements from all the Kepler quarters with previous adaptive-optics imaging results, and dynamical simulations, in order to constrain the properties of the Kepler-411 system. From our analysis, we obtain masses of 25.6 ± 2.6 M<SUB>⊕</SUB> for Kepler-411b and 26.4 ± 5.9 M<SUB>⊕</SUB> for Kepler-411c, and we confirm the planetary nature of KOI 1781.03 with a mass of 15.2 ± 5.1 M<SUB>⊕</SUB>, hence the name Kepler-411d. Furthermore, by assuming near-coplanarity of the system (mutual inclination below 30°), we discover a nontransiting planet, Kepler-411e, with a mass of 10.8 ± 1.1 M<SUB>⊕</SUB> on a 31.5-day orbit, which has a strong dynamical interaction with Kepler-411d. With densities of 1.71 ± 0.39 g cm<SUP>-3</SUP> and 2.32 ± 0.83 g cm<SUP>-3</SUP>, both Kepler-411c and Kepler-411d belong to the group of planets with a massive core and a significant fraction of volatiles. Although Kepler-411b has a sub-Neptune size, it belongs to the group of rocky planets. <P />Tables 2-4 are only available at the CDS via anonymous ftp to <A href="http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr">http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr</A> (ftp://130.79.128.5) or via <A href="http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr/viz-bin/qcat?J/A+A/624/A15">http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr/viz-bin/qcat?J/A+A/624/A15</A> | 9 |
the invention provides microfabricated devices and methods for directing the growth of a cell process to form an artificial synapse . the devices are called artificial synapse chips . the artificial synapse comprises a nanofabricated aperture that connects the cell process to a chemical or electrical means of neuronal excitation . such an aperture width mimics the length scales of a natural synapse and thus emphasizes the localized spatial relationship between a neuron and a stimulation source . the invention further provides devices and methods for regenerating a nerve fiber into an electrode . the invention thus provides a regeneration electrode that uses a novel neural interface for stimulation and that uses novel surface methods for directing neuronal growth making possible in vivo connection of the devices to neural circuitry in a retina and other anatomical locations . | 2 |
a method for removing a virtual object from a digitized image comprises the steps of computing a point spread function of the intensities of an image , wherein a point spread function is a measure of the blurriness of said image , marking a plurality of points that represent an object of interest in the image , and subtracting the point spread function value from the intensity for each marked point , wherein the object of interest is removed from said image . | 6 |
the invention relates to the synthesis of 1 , 1 , 2 , 2 - tetrahydroperfluoroalkanols and their esters by oxidizing a 2 - ethyl iodide using hydrogen peroxide in a carboxylic acid or carboxylic acid ester in the presence of sulphuric acid . in the process according to the invention , from 1 to 30 moles of sulphuric acid , from 1 to 50 moles of carboxylic acid or of an ester of such an acid , and from 3 to 20 moles of hydrogen peroxide per mole of 2 - perfluoralkyl ) ethyl iodide are used . | 2 |
a method is provided for anodically bonding glass and semiconducting material . a glass sample is immersed in a molten salt bath for a fixed period of time to modify the surface of the glass sample via ion exchange . the salt is a lithium salt or a proton source . after the glass sample is removed from the salt bath , the glass sample and semiconducting material are placed onto one another , and are then heated to a temperature of between 100 ° c . and 500 ° c . while at this temperature , a potential is applied across the glass and semiconducting material for a fixed period of time to effect anodic bonding together of the glass and semiconducting material . | 7 |
the present invention relates to a high pressure vascular balloon catheter wherein the walls of the tube attached to the balloon - forming segment are reinforced with a braided ribbon member . the walls of the inner tube that provides the lumen for a guidewire may also be reinforced in the same way . the reinforcement has the dual effect of providing strength against rupture under pressure and prevention of ovalizing or kinking during insertion into tortuous vessels of a vascular system . | 0 |
the invention relates to a speaking valve for laryngectomized and tracheotomized persons that is easy and economical to produce . according to the invention , the speaking valve comprises a proximal first opening and a distal second opening , a filter , which is at least partially surrounded by the housing , which filter is made of an elastic material , and has a proximal first end and a distal second end , wherein the filter partially protrudes beyond an end face of the housing at the distal second opening , and wherein a cover is connected by means of at least one partial region of the bottom surface thereof to a top side of the filter at the distal second end of the filter . a diameter d 1 of the cover is greater than a diameter d 2 of the filter , such that an edge projecting beyond a lateral filter wall of the filter is formed , wherein by application of pressure to the cover from an initial position , a bottom surface of the edge at least partially interacts with the end face of the housing in order to produce a closed position of the speaking valve , and wherein the cover together with the filter returns to the initial position when unloaded . | 0 |
Solar jets are well-collimated plasma ejections in the solar atmosphere. They are prevalent in active regions, the quiet Sun, and even coronal holes. They display a range of temperatures, yet the nature of the cool components has not been fully investigated. In this paper, we show the existence of the precursors and quasi-periodic properties for two chromospheric jets, mainly utilizing the He I 10 830 Å narrowband filtergrams taken by the Goode Solar Telescope (GST). The extreme ultraviolet (EUV) counterparts present during the eruption correspond to a blowout jet (jet 1) and a standard jet (jet 2), as observed by the Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA) on board the Solar Dynamic Observatory (SDO). The high-resolution He I 10 830 Å observation captures a long-lasting precursor for jet 1, signified by a series of cool ejections. They are recurrent jet-like features with a quasi-period of about five minutes. On the other hand, the cool components of jet 2, recurrently accompanied by EUV emissions, present a quasi-periodic behavior with a period of about five minutes. Both the EUV brightening and He I 10 830 Å absorption show that there was a precursor for jet 2 that occurred about five minutes before its onset. We propose that the precursor of jet 1 may be the consequence of chromospheric shock waves, since the five-minute oscillation from the photosphere can leak into the chromosphere and develop into shocks. Then, we find that the quasi-periodic behavior of the cool components of jet 2 may be related to magnetic reconnections modulated by the oscillation in the photosphere. <P />Movies associated to Figs. 2 and 7 are available at <A href="https://www.aanda.org/10.1051/0004-6361/202244607/olm">https://www.aanda.org</A>. | 9 |
[abridged] Hot plasma plays a crucial role in regulating the baryon cycle within the Milky Way, flowing from the energetic sources in the Galactic center and disc, to the corona and the halo Taking advantage of the Spectrum Roentgen Gamma (SRG)/eROSITA first all-sky survey, in this work we aim to provide a panoramic view of the hot circumgalactic medium (CGM) of the Milky Way. The energy resolution of eROSITA enables us to map, for the first time, the sky within the narrow energy bands characteristic of soft X-ray emission lines. We present the eROSITA eRASS1 half sky maps in narrow energy bands corresponding to the most prominent soft X-ray lines: O VII and O VIII, which allow us to constrain the distribution of the hot plasma within and surrounding the Milky Way. We removed the expected contribution associated with the cosmic X-ray background, the time-variable solar wind charge exchange, the local hot bubble and foreground absorption. We use the line ratio of the oxygen lines as a proxy to constrain the temperature of the warm-hot CGM and we define a pseudo-temperature $\mathcal{T}$ map. The map highlights how different regions are dominated by different thermal components. Towards the outer halo, the temperature distribution of the CGM is consistent with being constant ($\Delta \mathcal{T} / \langle \mathcal{T}\rangle) \leq 4\%$) on angular scales of 2-20 deg, while significant variations $\sim 12\%$ are observed on many tens of degrees scales, when comparing the northern and southern hemisphere. The pseudo-temperature map shows significant variations across the borders of the eROSITA bubbles, therefore suggesting temperature variations, possibly linked to shocks, between the interior of the Galactic outflow and the unperturbed CGM. In particular, a "shell" of colder material appears to be present close to the edge of the eROSITA bubbles. | 9 |
a ceramic composite is provided comprising ceramic fibers , glass microballoons and / or diatoms , bound together with a ceramic reinforcing cloth with a sol - gel ceramic binder . the composite is particularly useful as a high strength , high temperature insulation material . | 8 |
controller calibration methods for use with sampled grating distributed bragg reflector sgdbr laser is presented . an exemplary method includes conducting a two - dimensional mirror current scam of each front mirror current setting and back mirror current setting for a sampled grating distributed bragg reflector sgbdr laser to produce laser setting data corresponding to each front mirror current setting and back mirror current setting to generate a reference optical signal of the sgdbr laser . a channel operating point is determined for each channel within the two - dimensional scan data . a fix up of the operating point to substantially minimize wavelength and power error can also be performed . a two - dimensional control surface is characterized at the channel operating point for each channel . a lookup table for controlling the sgdbr laser is generated from the operating point currents , locker values and two - dimensional control surface data from each channel . | 7 |
a distribution system having plural elements including one or more computation devices holds distributed common data without distinction between master data and duplicate data upon entrance or withdrawal of the elements . coincidence among the common data is obtained by majority rule . in the majority rule , a significance level is defined for each common data , and the significance level is utilized as a weight in majority rule for coincidence among the common data . | 8 |
to transfer a fluid at high service temperature and pressure without the limitations of rigid tubing , a flexible tube is provided with a plurality of generally concentric tubular layers for transferring fluids . the innermost layers define a fluid flow path and provide insulation without pressure containment whereas the outermost layers provide fluid containment and resist pressure exerted by the fluid flowing through the tube . by utilizing a plurality of layers of different materials selected to have specific characteristics , the flexible tube operates at a service temperature and pressure providing a high level of energy transfer . | 5 |
a tool for cutting or milling casing in a well is disclosed . it includes a plurality of blades extending outwardly to a substantially radial position for cutting the walls of casing strings and removing a predetermined length of the casing strings in a cutting action . the blades have cutting elements positioned on leading faces of the blades to engage the casing strings in a cutting action without tripping or removal from the bore hole . the cutting elements can be arranged in rows and columns . the cutting elements can be shaped to continually present a sharp cutting edge to the object being milled . the cutting elements can be inclined at a negative axial rake angle to cause the metal chips cut from the object being milled to break off at short lengths . the cutting element can also have surface irregularities to cause the metal chips cut from the casings to break off at short lengths . the cutting element can also have stress relieving grooves to prevent the propagation of a crack across the face of the element . | 4 |
a power tool driver includes a tool magazine having a cartridge that enables a change of tools in the power tool driver done in a convenient and safe way . the cartridge is selectively moveable and having a plurality of slots for accommodating a plurality of tools respectively , in which one of the tools can be selected to incorporate with the power tool driver . | 8 |
a device for moving a tool lengthwise in a passageway such as a pipe or oil well hole , with a power or signal conduit connected between the tool and outside of the passageway , consists of a solid rod with a groove along the rod &# 39 ; s length , the groove extending inwards from the rod outer surface . the conduit is installed in the groove . the device can also be used to rotate the tool in the passageway . | 4 |
in a picture image enlarging / reducing system of the type wherein image magnification by a desired factor is achieved by first enlarging the image by an integer factor greater than the desired factor and then multiplying the enlarged image by a correction coefficient corresponding to the ratio of the desired factor to the integer factor , a zero judging circuit is provided to detect whether a line or a part of a line in the picture image is all zeros . if so , the zeros are inserted into the magnified picture image signal directly in accordance with the desired magnification factor . | 6 |
a method of recommending goods or services to a user is described . the recommendations are made based on various data sources containing information of the user and the possible recommendations . a first recommendation is made to a user within a restricted time limit via a portable computing device such as a mobile telephone or a pda , the time limit restricting the available sources of information which may be consulted to produce the recommendation . the user is then offered a second recommendation of improved accuracy ; to achieve this the time limit is increased , so allowing additional data sources to be consulted . the second recommendation may be offered via a fixed computing device such as a self service terminal , allowing greater bandwidth access to the data sources , and allowing additional services or information to be provided to the user , such as detailed information or images on the recommendations . | 6 |
a garment diaper detector for detecting wetness conditions in diapers or undergarments comprising a capacitive sensor located within a housing and affixed to the exterior surface of the garment being monitored . the sensor is comprised of two substantially solid , coplanar conductor plates affixed to a common substrate and has a very high dynamic range . the inside of the garment becomes wet , the capacitance between the spaced conductors rises above a predetermined value whereupon the detector provides an output to a transmitter or an alarm . when the garment is being changed , the detector is removed from the exterior surface of the garment for reuse on the next . in one embodiment of the invention , multiple , uniquely addressed wetness detectors are employed to monitor the wetness conditions in a plurality of garments , such as in a hospital or nursing home . when a garment becomes wet , that unique address is transmitted to a central monitoring station which dispatches a care giver to change the garment . additionally , the central monitoring station may be equipped with a modem which communicates the address of wet garments to pagers worn by care givers . | 0 |
As part of the Measuring Black Holes in below Milky Way-mass (M<SUP>⋆</SUP>) galaxies (MBHBM<SUP>⋆</SUP>) Project, we present a dynamical measurement of the supermassive black hole (SMBH) mass in the nearby lenticular galaxy NGC 3593, using cold molecular gas <SUP>12</SUP>CO(2-1) emission observed at an angular resolution of ≈0${_{.}^{\prime\prime}}$3 (≈10 pc) with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA). Our ALMA observations reveal a circumnuclear molecular gas disc (CND) elongated along the galaxy major axis and rotating around the SMBH. This CND has a relatively low-velocity dispersion (≲10 km s<SUP>-1</SUP>) and is morphologically complex, with clumps having higher integrated intensities and velocity dispersions (≲25 km s<SUP>-1</SUP>). These clumps are distributed along the ridges of a two-arm/bi-symmetric spiral pattern surrounded by a larger ring-like structure (radius r ≈ 10 arcsec or ≈350 pc). This pattern likely plays an important role to bridge the molecular gas reservoirs in the CND and beyond (10 ≲ r ≲ 35 arcsec or 350 pc ≲ r ≲ 1.2 kpc). Using dynamical modelling, the molecular gas kinematics allow us to infer an SMBH mass $M_{\rm BH}=2.40_{-1.05}^{+1.87}\times 10^6$ M<SUB>⊙</SUB> (only statistical uncertainties at the 3σ level). We also detect a massive core of cold molecular gas (CMC) of mass M<SUB>CMC</SUB> = (5.4 ± 1.2) × 10<SUP>6</SUP> M<SUB>⊙</SUB> and effective (half-mass) radius r<SUB>CMC,e</SUB> = 11.2 ± 2.8 pc, co-spatial with a nuclear star cluster (NSC) of mass M<SUB>NSC</SUB> = (1.67 ± 0.48) × 10<SUP>7</SUP> M<SUB>⊙</SUB> and effective radius r<SUB>NSC,e</SUB> = 5.0 ± 1.0 pc (or 0${_{.}^{\prime\prime}}$15 ± 0${_{.}^{\prime\prime}}$03). The mass profiles of the CMC and NSC are well described by Sérsic functions with indices 1-1.4. Our M<SUB>BH</SUB> and M<SUB>NSC</SUB> estimates for NGC 3593 agree well with the recently compiled M<SUB>BH</SUB>-M<SUB>NSC</SUB> scaling relation. Although the M<SUB>NSC</SUB> uncertainty is twice the inferred M<SUB>BH</SUB>, the rapid central rise of the rotation velocities of the CND (as the radius decreases) clearly suggests an SMBH. Indeed, our dynamical models show that even if M<SUB>NSC</SUB> is at the upper end of its allowed range, the evidence for a BH does not vanish, but remains with a lower limit of M<SUB>BH</SUB> > 3 × 10<SUP>5</SUP> M<SUB>⊙</SUB>. | 9 |
provided is a reformate hydrotreatment method , the method comprising : under liquid phase hydrotreatment conditions , bringing the reformate and a catalyst having a catalytic hydrogenation effect into contact in a hydrogenation reactor , the hydrogen used in the hydrotreating process at least partially coming from the hydrogen dissolved in the reformate . according to the method of the present invention , the reformate separated from a reformate products separating tank can directly undergo liquid phase hydrotreatment ; therefore not only can the hydrogen dissolved in the reformate be fully utilized , but the olefins in the reformate can also be removed , while eliminate the requirements for recycle hydrogen and a recycle device thereof . the reformate obtained by the method of the present invention reduces the bromine index to below 50 mgbr 2 / 100 g , and has an arene loss of less than 0 . 5 wt %. | 1 |
the present invention is directed to a process and apparatus for aperturing , creping and optionally laminating webs such as , for example , films and fibrous nonwovens . the present invention is also directed to the resultant materials . the process for aperturing and creping webs utilizes a pattern roll and an anvil roll with the anvil roll being rotated faster that the pattern roll . the resultant material is visually much different than conventional materials which are typically run through similar rolls wherein the pattern roll and anvil roll are run at the same speed or wherein the pattern roll is run faster than the anvil roll . the resultant materials have a wide variety of applications not the least of which includes a liner material for personal care absorbent articles such as diapers , training pants , feminine hygiene products , bandages and the like . | 8 |
the invention discloses a computerized method for planning and monitoring an efficient production floor . a production site is provided with communication access to a central server configured to : receive input data comprising details a planned job run of the production floor ; receive status and location parameters pertaining to tagged central key assets of a production floor , from tracking readers located in the production site ; compare the parameters to preconfigured rules using a context analyzing component ; output decisions based on the comparison ; the decisions resulting in generating alerts and / or recommendations pertaining to the parameters of the key assets , communicate the alerts , and / or recommendations , digitally to specified personnel ; these alerts and / or recommendations related to flow of the production floor . a system of the invention is also disclosed . | 6 |
Context. Molecular clouds are known to be turbulent and strongly affected by stellar feedback. Moreover, stellar feedback is believed to drive turbulence at large scales in galaxies. <BR /> Aims: We study the role played by supernovae in molecular clouds and the influence of the magnetic field on this process. <BR /> Methods: We performed three-dimensional numerical simulations of supernova explosions, in and near turbulent self-gravitating molecular clouds. In order to study the influence of the magnetic field, we performed both hydrodynamical and magnetohydrodynamical simulations. We also ran a series of simple uniform density medium simulations and developed a simple analytical model. <BR /> Results: We find that the total amount of momentum that is delivered during supernova explosions typically varies by a factor of about 2, even when the gas density changes by 3 orders of magnitude. However, the amount of momentum delivered to the dense gas varies by almost a factor of 10 if the supernova explodes within or outside the molecular cloud. The magnetic field has little influence on the total amount of momentum injected by the supernova explosions but increases the momentum injected into the dense gas. <BR /> Conclusions: Supernovae that explode inside molecular clouds remove a significant fraction of the cloud mass. Supernovae that explode outside have a limited influence on the cloud but nevertheless remove a substantial amount of gas at densities between 1 cm<SUP>-3</SUP> and 100 cm<SUP>-3</SUP>, that would be forming stars later. It is thus essential to know sufficiently well the correlation between supernovae and the surrounding dense material in order to know whether supernovae can regulate star formation effectively. <P />Appendices are available in electronic form at <A href="http://www.aanda.org/10.1051/0004-6361/201424556/olm">http://www.aanda.org</A> | 9 |
a novel and improved device for interconnecting an integrated circuit package to a circuit board is presented . in accordance with the present invention an integrated circuit package having an central area devoid of surface contacts is positioned over a resilient or compressible connector system . the compressible connector includes an opening about its center which corresponds to the central area on the integrated circuit package . a component is mounted onto the circuit board within the opening of the compressible connector between the integrated circuit package and the circuit board . | 7 |
an improved hydrocarbon synthesis catalyst is prepared incorporating limited amounts of silica or a silica precursor to a catalyst comprising cobalt or an inorganic refractory support comprised primarily of titania . | 2 |
Formation of the planets in the Kepler-36 system is modeled by detailed numerical simulations according to the core-nucleated accretion scenario. The standard model is updated to include the dissolution of accreting rocky planetesimals in the gaseous envelope of the planet, leading to substantial enrichment of the envelope mass in heavy elements and a non-uniform composition with depth. For Kepler-36 c, models involving in situ formation and models involving orbital migration are considered. The results are compared with standard formation models. The calculations include the formation (accretion) phase as well as the subsequent cooling phase, up to the age of Kepler-36 (7 Gyr). During the latter phase, mass loss induced by stellar XUV radiation is included. In all cases, the results fit the measured mass, 7.84 M <SUB>⊕</SUB>, and radius, 3.68 R <SUB>⊕</SUB>, of Kepler-36 c. Two parameters are varied to obtain these fits: the disk solid surface density at the formation location and the “efficiency” factor in the XUV mass-loss rate. The updated models are hotter and therefore less dense in the silicate portion of the planet and in the overlying layers of H/He, as compared with standard models. The lower densities mean that only about half as much H/He is needed to be accreted to fit the present-day mass and radius constraints. For Kepler-36 b, an updated in situ calculation shows that the entire H/He envelope is lost, early in the cooling phase, in agreement with observation. | 9 |
a fingerprint authenticating system includes a fingerprint registering unit and a fingerprint collating unit . the fingerprint registering unit takes a first fingerprint data indicating a first portion of a first fingerprint from a first fingerprint sensor , registers said first fingerprint data to a memory unit , and takes a second fingerprint data indicating a second portion of a second fingerprint from a second fingerprint sensor . the fingerprint collating unit collates said second fingerprint data with said first fingerprint data to confirm whether or not said first fingerprint is equal to said second fingerprint . here , an area of the first portion is equal to or larger than an area of the second portion . | 6 |
The rate of tidal disruption events (TDEs) depends sensitively on the stellar properties of the central galactic regions. Simulations show that galaxy mergers cause gas inflows, triggering nuclear starbursts, increasing the central stellar density. Motivated by these numerical results, and by the observed overrepresentation of post-starburst galaxies among TDE hosts, we study the evolution of the TDE rate in high-resolution hydrodynamical simulations of a galaxy merger, in which we capture the evolution of the stellar density around the massive black holes (BHs). We apply analytical estimates of the loss-cone theory, using the stellar density profiles from simulations, to estimate the time evolution of the TDE rate. At the second pericentre, a nuclear starburst enhances the stellar density around the BH in the least massive galaxy, leading to an enhancement of the TDE rate around the secondary BH, although the magnitude and the duration of the increase depend on the stochasticity of star formation on very small scales. The central stellar density around the primary BH remains instead fairly constant, and so is its TDE rate. After the formation of the binary, the stellar density decreases, and so does the TDE rate. | 9 |
an architecture for data retrieval from a plurality of coupling queues . at least first and second data queues are provided for receiving data thereinto . the data is read from the at least first and second data queues with reading logic , the reading logic reading the data according to a predetermined queue selection algorithm . the data read from by reading logic and forwarded to an output queue . | 7 |
a method of detecting parkinson &# 39 ; s disease through mri of substantial nigra pars compacta tissue . the method involves obtaining a gray matter suppressed mri signal from the snc tissue , obtaining a white matter suppressed mri signal of the snc tissue , and combining information from the gms and wms mri signals to produce resultant signals indicative of parkinson &# 39 ; s disease . a similar method can be used to detect progressive supranuclear palsy . a method of distinguishing between the two diseases involves obtaining at least two starting mri images of snc tissue using different mri parameters , and combining the starting images to compute resultant signals differentiating between the two forms of parkinsonism . | 6 |
a cover for a trailer hitch , to prevent inadvertent injury to personnel when the hitch is not being used . an upstanding dome is provided for use with hitches of the type having a ball . the dome encircles the ball , and in addition provides a clearance space above the top of the ball , such that the cover can yield when jarred by the knee or leg of a person , thereby preventing injury . the cover has a base which is preferably oversize with respect to the dimensions of the hitch bar , and is provided with internal ribs or other cushioning structures that are yieldable . the ribs engage the surface of the bar such that when the cover is inadvertently bumped , the ribs yield , again preventing injury to the leg of a person . the cover also serves to protect parts of the hitch from corrosion . | 1 |
the object of the present invention is the detection of schistosoma sp . in biological samples through pcr . a first embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for the diagnosis of schistosomiasis through the amplification by pcr of the dna sequence of schistosoma sp ., followed by the separation of the products of the amplification by electrophoresis and the detection by appropriate technique . in a second embodiment , the invention is directed for a kit for the diagnosis to be used in the detection of schistosomiasis . a basic kit includes all the necessary reagents for carrying out the pcr technique , namely specific primers , nucleotide and appropriate buffer solution for the amplification by pcr . optionally , the kit may contain the enzyme taq polymerase in sufficient quantities for the amplification , standard dna to be used as positive control of the reaction , buffer solution of the sample to prepare the amplified material for electrophoresis and protocol and instruction manual for the user . | 8 |
Code to compare GCM and expert-assessed cloud feedback components | 9 |
a bumping process mainly comprises the steps of providing a wafer having a plurality of bonding pads , forming a patterned adhesive layer over the bonding pads , forming a barrier layer and a wetting layer on the patterned adhesive layer and the surface of the wafer , removing the barrier layer and the wetting layer not covering the patterned adhesive layer , forming a plurality of bumps on the patterned wetting layer and reflowing the bumps . | 7 |
a piezoelectric switch including a casing for receiving an external mechanical force , a piezoelectric ceramic for sensing the external mechanical force received by the casing and converting the force to an electrical signal , the ceramic having one side connected to the casing and another side having both the positive and the negative poles , a conductive rubber connector disposed adjacent to and in contact with the ceramic for conducting the electrical signal and a printed circuit board disposed adjacent to and in contact with the conductive member for receiving and processing the conducted electrical signal received from the ceramic and for preventing any electrical signals from passing from the circuit board through the conductive member to the piezoelectric ceramic . | 7 |
a safety device for use in a fluid transfer system for a swimming pool or similiar application , having a pump which draws water from a reservoir through one or more intake lines each extending from an open end at the reservoir to the pump intake . the device analyzes negative pressure levels in the system and , upon detecting a negative pressure level being outside of a selected operational range , the device deactivates the pump and triggers a vacuum breaker device to eliminate negative pressure in the system , by introducing air from atmosphere into the intake lines thereby removing suction at the open ends of the intake lines . the safety device may further activate warning devices including audible and visible alarms to indicate that the system has been deactivated . | 0 |
a customer satisfaction system , includes a query module for automatically sending queries to customers as to problems with goods or services provided by a provider according to a predetermined schedule and for receiving responses from customers to the queries ; an analysis module for analyzing responses from customers and for sending responses indicating a problem to a problem solver for resolution ; and at least one problem solver for responding to customer problems , for generating solutions to customer problems and for transmitting solutions to customers ; wherein , upon transmission of a solution to a customer problem to a customer , the query module sends a query to the customer requesting verification that the problem has been solved . | 6 |
a sawtooth voltage oscillator synchronizable by synchronizing pulses , a capacitor being charged and subsequently discharged , between two threshold levels . the oscillator is switchable between two states under the influence of a synchronizing signal detector which establishes the presence of the syncrhonizing pulses , to wit a first state in the absence of the synchronizing pulses wherein the free - running frequency of the oscillator is substantially equal to the nominal repetition frequency of said pulses and a second state in the presence of the synchronizing pulses wherein the free - running frequency of the oscillator is lower than said nominal repetition frequency , the oscillator being thus in its second state synchronizable by the synchronizing pulses . | 7 |
a bactericidal composition and method for inhibiting and controlling the growth of the capsulated , facultative bacterium , klebsiella pneumoniae , are disclosed . the composition comprises an amount , effective for the intended purpose of 3 - iodo - 2 - propynylbutyl carbamate and 3 , 4 - dichloro - 1 , 2 - dithiol - 3 - one . the method comprises administering between about 0 . 1 to about 200 parts of this combined treatment to the particular water containing system for which treatment is desired . | 2 |
Extreme mass-ratio inspirals (EMRIs) take place when a stellar-mass black hole (BH) merges with a supermassive BH (SMBH). The gravitational-wave emission from such an event is expected to be detectable by the future Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) and other millihertz detectors. It was recently suggested that the EMRI rate in SMBH binary systems is orders of magnitude higher than the EMRI rate around a single SMBH with the same total mass. Here we show that this high rate can produce thousands of SMBH-BH sources at a redshift of unity. We predict that LISA may detect a few hundred of these EMRIs with signal-to-noise ratio above S/N ≥8 within a 4 yr mission lifetime. The remaining subthreshold sources will contribute to a large confusion noise, which is approximately an order of magnitude above LISA's sensitivity level. Finally, we suggest that the individually detectable systems, as well as the background noise from the subthreshold EMRIs, can be used to constrain the SMBH binary fraction in the low-redshift Universe. | 9 |
the invention relates to a novel method of administration , and device employed in the method , for administering a treatment species to the lungs of a recipient patient . the method involves introducing the device of the invention to the venous system of the patient , the size of the treatment species being such that , upon introduction to the venous system of the patient , the device will impact in a region of a lung capillary of the patient . the treatment species gains access to the lung and / or lung epithelia due to proteases associated with the treatments species . the application of the method to the treatment of cystic fibrosis is also claimed . | 0 |
the invention relates to a method for manufacturing an arm in composite material , this arm comprising a main body incorporating a bearing designed to receive a shaft passing through it transversely , this method comprising the steps of : manufacturing a hub by winding reinforcing fibres around a generally tubular support ; manufacturing at least one sleeve ; attaching the hub to one end of the sleeve and transversely to the sleeve in order to form a mandrel ; applying one or more layers of braided reinforcing fibres around this mandrel with a machine for braiding reinforcing fibres ; injecting and polymerizing resin into the layer or layers of braided fibres . the invention applies notably to an arm forming an undercarriage rocker arm of an aircraft . | 1 |
a housing or other enclosure used to facilitate fluid cooling of a circuitry of a battery charger , such as but not limited to a battery charger of the type used to facilitate charging a high voltage vehicle battery with ac energy provided from a utility power grid . the housing may include a groove and seal arrangement operable to seal a fluid coolant chamber used to cool the circuitry from leaking fluid during use . | 7 |
a compound of the formula : ## str1 ## wherein : n is an integer 2 , 3 , 4 , or 5 ; r 1 is hydrogen or an alkyl group ; and r 2 and r 3 are defined as follows : r 2 is hydrogen or an alkyl group ; r 3 is hydrogen or an alkyl group ; or r 2 and r 3 together form a heterocyclic ring , e . g . piperidine , pyrrolidine . the compounds have high radiosensitizing activity , and act as agents toxic to hypoxic cells in the absence of radiation . | 2 |
an alternator / inverter system for use with a portable generator which includes a voltage regulation system . the alternator / inverter incorporates a pair of permanent magnet generators , a pair of active rectifier circuits , a pair of dc bus capacitors and a pair of h - bridge inverters , forming two distinct alternator / inverter sections . each alternator / inverter section provides a 120 vac output , and a 240 vac output is formed between the two alternator / inverters sections . the voltage regulation system is formed from a pair of voltage regulation circuits that are associated with each alternator / inverter section . the circuits monitor the dc bus voltage of each alternator / inverter and determine the dc losses resulting from electrical cabling coupling the alternator / inverters to external loads , as well as the h - bridge inverters . a microcomputer or an analog device controls the rectifiers of each to perform “ v + ir ” compensation based on the sensed dc bus voltage of each alternator / inverter section . | 7 |
a tool for machining a workpiece may comprise multiple parts that have different temperatures when the tool is being operated . to reduce or , in some cases , eliminate thermal radiation between the multiple parts , the tool may incorporate one or more devices that manipulate the thermal radiation . such devices may be disposed along one or more of the multiple parts and , in some examples , between two or more parts of the tool . these devices may also help reduce and , at times , eliminate thermal radiation between the tool parts and the surrounding environment . | 2 |
Context. Interstellar dust particles, in particular carbonaceous nano-grains (like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, fullerenes, and amorphous hydrogenated carbon), are critical players for the composition, energy budget, and dynamics of the interstellar medium (ISM). The dust properties, specifically the composition and size of dust grains are not static; instead, they exhibit considerable evolution triggered by variations in local physical conditions such as the density and gas temperature within the ISM, as is the case in photon-dominated regions (PDRs). The evolution of dust and its impact on the local physical and chemical conditions is thus a key question for understanding the first stages of star formation. <BR /> Aims: From the extensive spectral and imaging data of the JWST PDRs4All program, we study the emission of dust grains within the Orion Bar - a well-known, highly far-UV (FUV)-irradiated PDR situated at the intersection between cold, dense molecular clouds, and warm ionized regions. The Orion Bar because of its edge-on geometry provides an exceptional benchmark for characterizing dust evolution and the associated driving processes under varying physical conditions. Our goal is to constrain the local properties of dust by comparing its emission to models. Taking advantage of the recent JWST data, in particular the spectroscopy of dust emission, we identify new constraints on dust and further previous works of dust modelling. <BR /> Methods: To characterize interstellar dust across the Orion Bar, we follow its emission as traced by JWST NIRCam (at 3.35 and 4.8 μm) and MIRI (at 7.7, 11.3, 15.0, and 25.5 μm) broad band images, along with NIRSpec and MRS spectroscopic observations. First, we constrain the minimum size and hydrogen content of carbon nano-grains from a comparison between the observed dust emission spectra and the predictions of the Heterogeneous dust Evolution Model for Interstellar Solids (THEMIS) coupled to the numerical code DustEM. Using this dust model, we then perform 3D radiative transfer simulations of dust emission with the SOC code (Scattering with OpenCL) and compare to data obtained along well chosen profiles across the Orion Bar. <BR /> Results: The JWST data allows us, for the first time, to spatially resolve the steep variation of dust emission at the illuminated edge of the Orion Bar PDR. By considering a dust model with carbonaceous nano-grains and submicronic coated silicate grains, we derive unprecedented constraints on the properties of across the Orion Bar. To explain the observed emission profiles with our simulations, we find that the nano-grains must be strongly depleted with an abundance (relative to the gas) 15 times less than in the diffuse ISM. The NIRSpec and MRS spectroscopic observations reveal variations in the hydrogenation of the carbon nano-grains. The lowest hydrogenation levels are found in the vicinity of the illuminating stars suggesting photo-processing while more hydrogenated nano-grains are found in the cold and dense molecular region, potentially indicative of larger grains. <P />Based on the ERS project PDRs4All #1288 "Radiative Feedback from Massive Stars as Traced by Multiband Imaging and Spectroscopic Mosaics" observations obtained with JWST instruments (<A href="https://www.stsci.edu/jwst/">https://www.stsci.edu/jwst/</A>), a NASA/ESA/CSA science mission with instruments and contributions directly funded by ESA Member States, NASA, and Canada. | 9 |
systems and methods are provided , which facilitate operations planning , dispatch , regulation control , and autonomous control performance . the disclosure also facilitates systems and methods for utilization of synthetic primary frequency response , synthetic inertia , regulation and load following / ramping reserve capabilities from demand response and distributed energy resources for balancing demand and supply and maintaining frequency levels across a power grid . | 8 |
a microwave oven has a cooking chamber in which an electric heater is provided to perform convection cooking as an alternative to high frequency cooking . heat from the heater is circulated within the cooking chamber by a heat - circulation fan situated behind an apertured back wall of the cooking chamber . a cooking chamber disposed behind the heater houses a motor for driving the heat circulation fan and also for driving a cooling fan disposed in the cooling chamber . the cooling fan draws in cooling air through cool air apertures formed in the rear of the oven . hot exhaust air from the cooking chamber is discharged through exhaust holes formed in the rear of the oven , next to the cool air apertures . in order to minimize the travel of hot exhaust air from the exhaust holes to the cool air apertures a guide duct mounted on the rear of the oven directs the exhaust air from the exhaust holes upwardly to a discharge outlet at the top of the duct . | 7 |
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an electrical circuit is formed by forming and patterning a conductive layer on a substrate , forming and patterning a conductive layer on another substrate , depositing a dielectric layer on at least a portion of one of conductive layers , mounting an integrated circuit between the substrates , coupling the ic to the conductive layers , and affixing the substrates together with the conductive layers between the substrates . these are either separate substrates or a unitary substrate . the ic is mounted either to a substrate , a conductive layer , or a dielectric layer . the ic is coupled to the conductive layers either directly or through openings formed in the dielectric layer . an interior conductive layer may be used to couple the ic to the conductive layers . | 7 |
an outer shell is stitched to an outer collar part which is in turn stitched to an inner collar part . a moisture barrier is stitched to and disposed between the inner and outer collar parts . a separate liner has an upper edge portion having fastening means thereon which cooperate with fastening means on the inner collar part and the moisture barrier for removably securing the upper edge portion of the liner to the inner collar part and the moisture barrier . the moisture barrier extends above and below the upper edge portion of the liner when the collar is in an upright position . | 0 |
an electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery using a heterocyclic compound and a lithium secondary battery including the same are provided . the heterocyclic compound , which is useful as a cathode or anode active material , includes a six - membered ring and a five - membered ring containing one or more elements selected from the group consisting of nitrogen , oxygen and sulfur , and the heterocyclic compound is configured such that two pairs of carbons which form double bonds with nitrogen atoms contain a functional group linked by a single bond , thus exhibiting redox activity . | 2 |
preparing indoles and intermediates therefor by reacting an n - haloaniline with a β - carbonylic hydrocarbon sulfide to form an azasulfonium halide , reacting the azasulfonium halide with a strong base to form a thio - ether indole derivative , and then reducing the thio - ether indole , e . g . with raney nickel , to form the indole compound . when an acetal or ketal of the β - carbonyl hydrocarbon sulfide is used , the azasulfonium salt is treated with a base , and then with an acid to form the thio - ether indole derivative . when an α - ethyl - β - carbonylic hydrocarbon sulfide is used , the resulting azosulfonium salt reacts with strong base to form a thio - ether indolenine derivative , which on reduction with raney nickel or complex metal hydrides yields 3 - substituted indoles . the aniline may be an aminopyridine to form an aza - indole compound in the process . the azasulfonium salts and thio - ether indole or thio - ether indolenine derivatives can be isolated and recovered from their respective reaction mixtures . the thio - ether - indole and thio - ether indolenine derivatives are useful as intermediates to make the indoles without the thio - ether group . the indoles are known compounds having a wide variety of uses , e . g ., in making perfumes , dyes , amino acids , pharmaceuticals , agricultural chemicals and the like . | 2 |
a method for responding to a change in source code , said method comprising : interconnecting a plurality of nodes to form a graph data structure wherein the graph embodies at least one dependency between a plurality of software projects ; traversing the graph to identify dependent code affected by the change ; evaluating the identified dependent code ; and wherein the changed source code is from a first software project and the identified dependent code is from a second software project . | 6 |
pixels of an image are coded as colour vectors specified by rgb values . the image is filtered by calculating new colour vectors for the pixels on a pixel by pixel basis . a new colour vector for a subject pixel is calculated from the average of neighbour pixels in a window around the subject pixel . a first threshold is calculated from the standard deviation of the colour vectors of the neighbour pixels in the window . a second threshold is calculated from the median maximum difference between the values defining the colour vectors of the respective neighbour pixels in the window and the standard deviation of the values . only neighbour pixels having a colour vector that differs from the colour vector of the subject pixel by less than or the same as the first and second thresholds are used in calculation of the new colour vector for the subject pixel . | 6 |
carbon monoxide and hydrogen are produced by spraying a mixture of molten sodium and / or potassium from one nozzle into a chamber maintained at a temperature of 650 ° c . to 850 ° c . along with one or more separated sprays containing a slurry of carbon , water and carbon dioxide so that the various sprays contact each other in said hot chamber so constructed so that the reactants are forced into a suitably constructed reactor containing iron and / or its oxide in a semifluid bed powdered condition . preferably , the reactor contains mixtures of the metals and / or oxides taken from the class of iron , cobalt , nickel and manganese . in a cyclic reaction , the metallic sodium is reconstituted along with continued production of carbon monoxide and hydrogen , the iron type component remaining in the reactor which as a consequence of the reagents and conditions is cyclically oxidized to oxides of iron type elements and reduced to finely divided iron and / or mixtures of iron , cobalt , nickel and manganese . the sodium vapor is condensed rapidly and the carbon monoxide and hydrogen passes to a gas holder . the incoming reagents are fed to the reactor at a temperature of 350 ° c . to 380 ° c ., which temperature is maintained by appropriate heat exchange obtained from the heat contained in the reaction products . the reconstituted alkali metal is recycled through the reactor along with the preheated and added carbon , carbon dioxide and water . siliceous ash is extracted from the reactor periodically as a finely divided non - fused powder , principally in the form of calcium metasilicate produced as a consequence of adding finely divided limestone to the reaction mixture . | 2 |
a switched capacitor circuit , which is operable in two or more kinds of operation modes including a first and second operation modes , includes an amplifier and two or more internal capacitors with switches for controlling connection / disconnection of the capacitor . in the first operation mode that precedes the second operation mode , the switched capacitor circuit generates the first analog output voltage by using the first internal capacitor connected between an input terminal and output terminal of the amplifier by using its switches , the other internal capacitances connected between an input terminal of the amplifier and each analog input voltage supply by using its switches . in the second operation mode , the switched capacitor circuit generates the second analog output voltage with larger feedback factor of the amplifier than it in the first operation mode , by removing some of the internal capacitors , except the first internal capacitor , from the first operation mode . | 7 |
an anti - skid device is intended for use on pneumatic tires when the tires are used on ice and snow . the device includes a supporting disk with anti - skid arms pivotally displaceable about axes extending parallel to the axis of the wheel on which the pneumatic tire is mounted . the supporting disk is fixed to the wheel by a fixing disk and a retaining ring mounted on the wheel rim . the combination of the fixing disk and the retaining ring secure the supporting disk on a hub formed on the fixing disk . the supporting disk is arranged so that there is a certain amount of clearance relative to the hub for performing eccentric rotary movement for adapting the device to any elastic deformation of the pneumatic tire . | 8 |
polymers reactive towards free amino groups , such as polyamides , polyureas , polyurethanes or polyesters , are provided with durable modified properties by being brought into contact with an additive polymeric material which is compatible with the polymer being treated , contains a plurality of oxyalkylene groups effective to impart to the modified polymer improved properties such as reduced static propensity , modified dyeability , or greater water absorbency ; and has one or more reactive sites , in the form of a pendant free primary amino group or potential primary amino group , blocked by the dehydration of an aldehyde or a ketone with the amine , which in either case affords the capability in proper circumstances of attaching the modifying polymeric material to the polymer being treated by a covalent chemical bond . suitable modifying polymers are made by reacting a diamino or higher amino compound with a proportion of an aldehyde or ketone sufficient to block at least some of the amino groups present , oxyalkylating the blocked starting material through a surviving amino group to an extent capable of affording the desired properties , and if desired , cross - linking or chain - extending the resulting material to obtain a substance of increased molecular weight . modifying polymers so made may be used as such for treatment of the reactable polymer to be modified , either by blending into a melt or by surface treatment of freshly produced fiber or sheet material . the formation of free amino groups in the modifying polymer can occur in situ when the modified polymer is exposed to water under suitable conditions . the modifying polymer may also be used in a free amino form generated by hydrolyzing before bringing it into contact with the polymer to be modified . novel treated polymers are thus produced which display modified properties which are retained despite repeated washings and / or long - continued use . | 3 |
a display with inherent means for avoiding moiré patterns in displayed digitized images having a two - dimensional array of non - uniformly spaced display elements such as leds , lcd , or tft . pixels within the display are non - uniformly spaced such that a fundamental pattern or “ frequency ” is not established , thereby avoiding the possibility of display physical characteristics interfering with image features , avoiding apparent moiré patterns and other display artifacts . if the source data for the image is a standard data set which represents data samples at uniformly - spaced pixels , the method interpolates the pixel values for the non - uniformly spaced display elements of the new array . | 6 |
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