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a device for giving a visual or audible indication of motion such as impact , vibration or the like , which has a contact element supported on a base . when motion occurs , due to earthquake or other causes , a contact element is displaced completing an electrical circuit . in a preferred embodiment , the contact element comprises an elongate pin which topples in response to motion . in another embodiment the contact element may be a spherical element . the device may also be used as an intrusion alarm having an auxiliary member co - operable with the device so that the device can be attached to a door or a window as a trip alarm . | 6 |
the present invention relates to the enhancement of the efficacy of drugs , and more particularly , with overcoming the resistance of cells or organisms to drugs . in particular , the present invention provides a method for enhancing the effectiveness of a cytotoxic or anti - neoplastic agent , comprising the step of co - administering said agent with hyaluronan , wherein co - administration with hyaluronan enhances the agent &# 39 ; s cancer cell - killing potential . | 0 |
to prevent an abnormal discharge phenomenon from occurring due to charge build up on conductive layer region that has a large surface area and that is a region other than the region where a semiconductor device is formed on a semiconductor substrate , the semiconductor substrate structure being made to have an electrical connection between the conductive layer region having a large surface area and the semiconductor substrate . | 7 |
a device for modifying the control times of an internal combustion engine having a drive wheel , an output element , and a swashplate gear mechanism is provided . the torque of the crankshaft is transmitted to the drive wheel via a primary drive and is transmitted on to the output element via the swashplate gear mechanism , with the output element being connected in a fixed manner to the camshaft . the swashplate gear mechanism allows the drive wheel to be rotated relative to the output element allowing a continuous phase shift of the camshaft relative to the crankshaft . in order carry out this function , the drive wheel is rotatably supported by the output element . an inexpensive and easy way to supply the swashplate gear mechanism and the radial bearing with lubricant is provided . | 5 |
Specifically, the khi_periodic_lowres and gdi_periodic_lowres were updated to use the "package" API of MatGemini 3.x. This means one no longer has to add numerous paths to the Matlab path--just the toplevel MatGemini directory needs to be on Matlab path. This is accomplished by running setup.m at the top of this repo. | 9 |
a recessed lighting fixture includes a lamp housing and a separate compact junction box , which contains a power supply that drives the lamp and serves in part to divide the interior cavity of the junction box into two separate wiring compartments . the junction box has two end walls spaced along an axis and a releasably secured , sleeve - like cover surrounding and closing the cavity . the cover can be moved axially in either direction relative to the end walls to open the wiring compartments . the junction box and the lamp housing are mechanically connected only by a flexible conduit and a flexible tether , which prevents undue strain on the electrical connections between the joined components . the lighting fixture is particularly suitable for retrofit installations , especially where small - aperture downlights are desired . | 5 |
the trousers comprise a centerline generally aligning with a centerline of a wearer &# 39 ; s leg . the trousers comprise a diagonal upper seam , a diagonal lower seam , and a selvedge or straight grain outer seam . the diagonal upper seam extends downward from a position near an inside hip line to the centerline above the knee . the lower seam extends diagonally upward from the trouser bottom to the centerline above the knee . a method of forming trousers comprises the steps of providing a trouser blank , forming an improved trouser blank , and , using the improved trouser blank , forming a pair of trousers . | 0 |
the present invention is an apparatus and method for classifying high - dimensional sparse datasets . a raw data training set is flattened by converting it from categorical representation to a boolean representation . the flattened data is then used to build a class model on which new data not in the training set may be classified . in one embodiment , the class model takes the form of a decision tree , and large itemsets and cluster information are used as attributes for classification . in another embodiment , the class model is based on the nearest neighbors of the data to be classified . an advantage of the invention is that , by flattening the data , classification accuracy is increased by eliminating artificial ordering induced on the attributes . another advantage is that the use of large itemsets and clustering increases classification accuracy . | 6 |
embodiments of the invention provide a method of determining a storage lifetime of a wafer in a storage environment , the storage environment corresponding to an environment having a first value of temperature and a first value of relative humidity , the wafer having a pre - test value of a first contamination parameter , including the steps of : subjecting the wafer to a test environment for a test period , the test environment includes an environment having a second value of temperature and a second value of relative humidity ; subsequently , inspecting the wafer thereby to determine a post - test value of a second contamination parameter , wherein the second value of relative humidity is greater than 30 % and the second value of wafer temperature is greater than 30 Β° c . | 7 |
a reformer tube processing and filling system is provided for ensuring uniformity of reformer tube flow rates and reactivity . the disclosed invention provides a system for detecting and removing tube obstructions , as well as an automated process for verifying the flow rate for each tube and identifying tubes with abnormal flow rates to remove a source of human error and conserve labor costs . an automated tube filling system provides a calibrated fill mechanism coordinated with a calibrated loading rope withdrawal mechanism to ensure loading consistency . a lack of vibrating parts ensures a low dust count , and what little dust is present is removed via a built - in vacuum outlet in the loader . | 1 |
a method is disclosed for delivering a drug substantially - free of rapid precipitation from an osmotic device . the osmotic device comprises a semipermeable wall surrounding a compartment housing a drug that exhibits limited solubility under neutral and acid conditions , and a compound capable of evolving carbon dioxide in the presence of an acid in the environment of use . the method comprises , imbibing fluid through the wall into the compartment at a rate determined by the permeability of the wall and the osmotic pressure gradient across the wall , forming in the compartment a basic solution containing drug and compound , which solution is delivered from the compartment through the passageway , reacting the compound with the acid in the environment at the device - environment interface for evolving carbon dioxide , thereby , providing an effervescent suspension in the environment that delivers the drug in a finely dispersed form to the environment of use over time . also , a composition is disclosed comprising the drug and the compound . | 0 |
steels having a pearlitic structure and containing 0 . 60 to 1 . 0 weight percent carbon , 1 . 1 to 3 . 0 weight percent silicon , 0 . 45 to 0 . 85 weight percent manganese , less than 0 . 050 weight percent sulfur and less than 0 . 050 weight percent phosphorus , with the remainder of said steel being iron and incidental impurities , can be used to make railway wheels that are resistant to martensite transformations and , hence , spalling . the addition of 0 . 50 to 1 . 0 weight percent chromium to such steels further improves their resistance to spalling . | 2 |
methods , systems , apparatuses and program products are disclosed for managing dma compliance by remapping in hypervisor and hypervisor - related environments . | 6 |
a method is provided for enhancing current electronic program guide technology by drawing upon information from at least two disparate content sources . electronic program guide information is displayed to the viewer using a portable handheld device , such as a remote control , pda , or cellular phone . this approach enables electronic program guide information to be provided to the viewer at different depth levels , as well as allows content providers to incorporate their own display format for the electronic program guide information . lastly , the portable handheld device allows the viewer to easily manipulate the electronic program guide information , thereby enhancing their interactive tv experience . | 7 |
We simulate the evolution of relativistic eletrons injected into the medium of a small galaxy cluster by a central radio galaxy, studying how the initial jet power affects the dispersal and the emission properties of radio plasma. By coupling passive tracer particles to adaptive-mesh cosmological magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) simulations, we study how cosmic-ray electrons are dispersed as a function of the input jet power. We also investigate how the latter affects the thermal and non-thermal properties of the intracluster medium, with differences discernible up to about one Gyr after the start of the jet. We evolved the energy spectra of cosmic-ray electrons, subject to energy losses that are dominated by synchrotron and inverse Compton emission as well as energy gains via re-acceleration by shock waves and turbulence. We find that in the absence of major mergers, the amount of re-acceleration experienced by cosmic-ray electrons is not enough to produce long-lived detectable radio emissions. However, for all simulations, the role of re-acceleration processes is crucial to maintaining a significant and volume-filling reservoir of fossil electrons (Ξ³ βΌ 10<SUP>3</SUP>) for at least one Gyr after the first injection by jets. This is important in attempting to establish plausible explanations of recent discoveries of cluster-wide emission and other radio phenomena in galaxy clusters. | 9 |
a hydraulic fracturing and gravel packing proppant composite with protectant on the surface of the proppant and the composition matters of the protectant and proppant . the surface protectant reduces the generation of dust / fines from the proppant caused by abrasion and impingement during transportation and conveyance , particularly pneumatic transfer . | 2 |
non - spherical siliceous particles having a plurality of porous branches are disclosed and claimed . the porous branches are randomly oriented and elongated , ring - like , and / or aggregated . an additive introduced during synthesis of the particles modifies pore volume and morphology . the tunability of the pore volume includes an inner diameter ranging from about 2 Γ₯ to about 50 , 000 Γ₯ . synthesizing the particles includes mixing under constant or intermittent stirring in a reaction vessel an aqueous silicic acid solution with an acidic heel solution to form a mixture . the stirring may optionally be performed at a variable speed . an additive is introduced into the mixture at a controlled rate , wherein the additive imposes a ph change from a lower ph to a higher ph to the mixture to induce siliceous particle precipitation . optionally , a metal dopand may be introduced into the particles and / or at least a portion of an outer surface located outside of the pores and / or an inner surface located inside of the pores may be modified . | 2 |
a method for forming a fiber web and fibrous web useful for compression molding stiff , board - like structural substrates for panels is formed of a thoroughly intermixed blend of wood fibers and synthetic plastic fibers with a dry , powdery , resinous molding material uniformly disbursed throughout the blend . the mass of intermixed fibers and resinous molding material is covered with a thin , randomly oriented , fibrous scrim material and the fibers are locked to each other and to the scrim mechanically by means of needling them together . the web is formed by drying wood fibers , spreading them into a mat , covering the mat with the synthetic fibers and thereafter , dispersing the fibers through a dispersion chamber and recollecting and re - spreading them into a web by means of a picker roller , gravity dropping a powdery resinous molding material upon the web , redistributing and intermixing the fibers and the molding material with a second picker roller , applying the scrim and needling the combined scrim and fiber web for mechanically interlocking them . | 3 |
group firing system for firework unit , wherein it has 1 β 2 paper fuse tubes , which are assembled with other shot tubes . while both ends of the paper fuse tubes have male socket and female socket , so each firework unit could be connected to a firework group through soft fuse hose which contains a fuse inside . there are two firing systems , i . e . series connection and parallel connection . | 2 |
the present invention discloses constructs and methods for transmitting a harq re - transmission in an adaptive manner in a wireless communication system . the system of the present invention discloses : scheduling the re - transmission of a data packet , based on decoding results from a receiver ; determining a plurality of parameters for re - transmission in an adaptive manner ; sending an assignment message if required ; using a plurality of fields in the assignment message for re - transmission to indicate the plurality of parameters in the re - transmission ; using a macid field in the assignment message for re - transmission to indicate a target mobile station for the re - transmission ; transmitting a data packet for the re - transmission ; and decoding the data packet at the receiver to determine if a further need of re - transmission exists . | 7 |
a magnetically - locked switch assembly includes a switch unit having internal contact means positioned by an actuator arm between open and closed positions . unauthorized actuation of the actuator arm is prevented by a locking pin which is displaced to release the actuator arm only in the presence of an externally applied magnetic field . the actuator arm is mechanically actuated from outside the switch housing through a slip - clutch to prevent damage to the actuator arm by application of excessive force when the actuator arm is locked . | 7 |
a device for measuring the contour length of a two - dimensional pattern comprises means for scanning the pattern and sampling each scanned line at a predetermined length to convert the pattern into digitally coded patterns . a rotary means rotates the two - dimensional pattern relative to the converting means to attain uniform spatial distribution of the two - dimensional pattern . a discriminating means discriminates that the digital coded patterns corresponding to the contour line segments placed between the neighboring scanning lines correspond to the number of times the length of the sample to classify the segments into a number of groups according to the result of the discrimination . a computer multiplies the outputs from the classifying means by predetermined weighting coefficients , respectively , at each rotated position of said two - dimensional pattern to obtain the average of the contour length of the two - dimensional pattern at every rotated position . | 6 |
pomerol is an exact diagonalization (full-ED) code written in C++ aimed at solving condensed matter second-quantized models of interacting fermions on finite size lattices at finite temperatures. It is designed to produce single and two-particle Greens functions. It is frequently used as a benchmark of continuous time QMC This release Fixed asynchronous mpi scheduling. Major speedup - revised TermList into ordered set. Removed obsolete code. Cleanup and fix documentation. | 9 |
Context. All neutron star progenitors in neutron-star high-mass X-ray binaries (NS HMXBs) undergo a supernova event that may lead to a significant natal kick impacting the motion of the whole binary system. The space observatory Gaia performs a deep optical survey with exquisite astrometric accuracy, for both position and proper motions, that can be used to study natal kicks in NS HMXBs. <BR /> Aims: Our aim is to survey the observed Galactic NS HMXB population and to quantify the magnitude of the kick imparted onto their NSs, and to highlight any possible differences arising between the various HMXB types. <BR /> Methods: We performed a census of Galactic NS HMXBs and cross-matched existing detections in X-rays, optical, and infrared with the Gaia Early Data Release 3 database. We retrieved their parallaxes, proper motions, and radial velocities (when available), and performed a selection based on the quality of the parallax measurement. We then computed their peculiar velocities with respect to the rotating reference frame of the Milky Way, and including their respective masses and periods, we estimated their kick velocities through Markov chain Monte Carlo simulations of the orbit undergoing a supernova event. <BR /> Results: We infer the posterior kick distributions of 35 NS HMXBs. After an inconclusive attempt at characterising the kick distributions with Maxwellian statistics, we find that the observed NS kicks are best reproduced by a gamma distribution of mean 116<SUB>β15</SUB><SUB>+18</SUB> km s<SUP>β1</SUP>. We note that supergiant systems tend to have higher kick velocities than Be HMXBs. The peculiar velocity versus non-degenerate companion mass plane hints at a similar trend, supergiant systems having a higher peculiar velocity independently of their companion mass. <P />Full Table 1 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/665/A31">http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr/viz-bin/cat/J/A+A/665/A31</A> | 9 |
the present invention relates to a method , in a base station of a mtc based communication system , of configuring bandwidth for a mtc user equipment , wherein bandwidth of the mtc user equipment is smaller than system bandwidth for mtc , the method comprising the steps of : receiving a first message from the mtc user equipment , the first message indicating an offset of bandwidth selected by the mtc user equipment according to a predetermined selection policy relative to the system bandwidth , wherein the selected bandwidth covers center frequency band of the system bandwidth ; determining the bandwidth selected by the mtc user equipment according to the first message . according to the invention , the system bandwidth for mtc and the bandwidth of the mtc user equipments can be asymmetrically increased , while extending the capacity of mtc by allocating wider bandwidth . the cost for the user equipments in a mtc based communication system could be saved by reserving the bandwidth of the mtc user equipments or by reducing the increment of the bandwidth of the mtc user equipments while increasing the system bandwidth for mtc . | 7 |
an annular culture vessel for growing mammalian cells is constructed in a one piece integral and annular configuration with an open end which is closed by an endcap . the culture vessel is rotatable about a horizontal axis by use of conventional roller systems commonly used in culture laboratories . the end wall of the endcap has tapered access ports to frictionally and sealingly receive the ends of hypodermic syringes . the syringes permit the introduction of fresh nutrient and withdrawal of spent nutrients . the walls are made of conventional polymeric cell culture material and are subjected to neutron bombardment to form minute gas permeable perforations in the walls . | 8 |
We present observations of N<SUB>2</SUB>H<SUP>+</SUP> (J = 1 β 0), HCO<SUP>+</SUP> (J = 1 β 0), and HCN (J = 1 β 0) toward the Serpens Main molecular cloud from the CARMA Large Area Star Formation Survey (CLASSy). We mapped 150 arcmin<SUP>2</SUP> of Serpens Main with an angular resolution of ~7''. The gas emission is concentrated in two subclusters (the NW and SE subclusters). The SE subcluster has more prominent filamentary structures and more complicated kinematics compared to the NW subcluster. The majority of gas in the two subclusters has subsonic to sonic velocity dispersions. We applied a dendrogram technique with N<SUB>2</SUB>H<SUP>+</SUP>(1-0) to study the gas structures; the SE subcluster has a higher degree of hierarchy than the NW subcluster. Combining the dendrogram and line fitting analyses reveals two distinct relations: a flat relation between nonthermal velocity dispersion and size, and a positive correlation between variation in velocity centroids and size. The two relations imply a characteristic depth of 0.15 pc for the cloud. Furthermore, we have identified six filaments in the SE subcluster. These filaments have lengths of ~0.2 pc and widths of ~0.03 pc, which is smaller than a characteristic width of 0.1 pc suggested by Herschel observations. The filaments can be classified into two types based on their properties. The first type, located in the northeast of the SE subcluster, has larger velocity gradients, smaller masses, and nearly critical mass-per-unit-length ratios. The other type, located in the southwest of the SE subcluster, has the opposite properties. Several YSOs are formed along two filaments which have supercritical mass per unit length ratios, while filaments with nearly critical mass-per-unit-length ratios are not associated with YSOs, suggesting that stars are formed on gravitationally unstable filaments. | 9 |
a communication device configured to performing communication with an external device . the communication device includes a calculation unit , a recording unit configured to record a first firmware that makes the calculation unit function in a first mode , and a second firmware that makes the calculation unit function in a second mode that is different from the first mode , and a communication unit , when the calculation unit receives a signal from the external device in a designated state switching from execution of the first firmware to execution of the second firmware , configured to make a response not according to contents of the received signal . | 8 |
the present invention is concerned with a process for selectively removing antimony , bismuth , or both , from acidic solution by submitting the solution to oxidizing conditions thereby causing the selective precipitation of antimony and bismuth ; filtering precipitated antimony and bismuth ; and submitting the oxidized solution to reducing conditions before it is returned to the electrorefining cell . | 8 |
the present invention includes an insert - to - connect device body , which receives therein a grounding terminal , a transmission terminal arranged at the left side of the grounding terminal , and a conduction terminal arranged at the right side of the grounding terminal . the grounding terminal is electrically connected with a grounding bulb . the transmission terminal is electrically connected with a transmission bulb . the conduction terminal is electrically connected with a conduction bulb . the conduction terminal is electrically connected with a conduction touch - plate . with such an arrangement , a construction operator is allowed , in installing the present invention , to follow instructions for connection with polarity correctness and to identify if the polarities are set correct according to lighting of the grounding bulb , the transmission bulb and the conduction bulb and touching of the conduction touch - plate . | 7 |
dietary food supplement compositions which promote the ability to quell adverse common cold symptoms while simultaneously reducing blood pressure and sustaining blood sugar equilibrium . food supplement compositions comprising specially - formulated combination of ingredients derived wholly from naturally - occurring foods , including specially formulated combinations of jalapeno peppers , bell peppers , garlic , almonds , lemons , and vinegar . such formulations have been found to attenuate the duration and severity of common cold symptoms without jeopardizing the health and well - being of individuals suffering from diabetes and other medical conditions sensitive to blood pressure and to blood sugar fluctuations . these food supplement formulations afford diabetic patients regimen for treating common cold symptoms , and for simultaneously sustaining safe blood pressure and blood sugar equilibrium . | 0 |
the tracking of an entire resource allocation chain , designed for better and more automatic tracking of the data associated with the transfer and positioning of such resources , enabling the combination of independent and integrated data collection and organization associated with the transfer , processing , quality evaluation and storage of such resources , as well as a new set of base allocation operations and database structures designed to enable and accommodate any type of resource allocation that might take place by an organization of such operations into a composite . | 6 |
the carrying apparatus includes a carrying device for carrying an object to be carried , along a carrying route having a corner part , a control device for temporarily stopping and holding the object carried by the carrying device , and a detection device for detecting the object positioned at a corner part of the carrying route , wherein if the detection device detects the object when the control device stops carrying the object , the control device controls the carrying device such that the carrying device carries the object until the detection device does not detect the object any more and the carrying device then stops carrying the object . | 8 |
circuit configurations designed for use with public telephones to provide standard telephone functions with higher reliability , lower cost , and lower packaging densities , include first and second channel means for providing both transmit and receive multiplexing control , a one - wire compatible user interface , and embedded pic microcontroller for both digital control and monitoring of analog measurement and multiplexing circuits , and bitstream format conversion techniques . | 7 |
Inputs can be models Perceptual Path Length Documentation | 9 |
an optical selector for an asynchronous transfer mode optical network , the said selector being capable of selecting atm cells of bits having a frequency of arrival f less than or equal to a predetermined frequency , the said optical selector comprising : an input having a first device capable of blocking the entry of bits ; an output having a second device capable of permitting the outflow of bits ; an atm cell recognition unit constructed in such a way that it recognizes the headers of atm cells and connected to the said input and to the said output for the transit of bits from the said input to the said output ; and an optical decision unit connected operationally to the said first device , to the said second device and the said atm cell recognition unit . | 7 |
in one embodiment of the invention , there is provided a method for operating a magnetic memory device . the method comprises selecting a subset of magnetic memory cells of the magnetic memory device ; applying a first programming voltage to the selected subset of cells for a predetermined amount of time , wherein the programming voltage is selected to exceed a threshold operating voltage thereby to cause irreversible breakdown of the subset of cells ; and reading selected cells of the magnetic memory device by passing a read current through a diode connected in series with each magnetic memory cell . | 6 |
methods and apparatus to meter content exposure using closed caption information are disclosed . an example method comprises developing a keyword database of terms based on program guide descriptive of programs for a given time period , generating one or more values representative of likelihoods that one or more respective media content was presented based on a comparison of closed caption text and the keyword database , collecting audience measurement data , and employing the one or more likelihood values to identify a set of reference data for comparison to the audience measurement data to identify presented content . | 7 |
a surgical device having a surgical element removably connected to a drive element so that drive torque is transmitted to the surgical element as the drive element rotates , while allowing the surgical element at least one degree of freedom of motion relative to the drive element ; a retaining element maintains the drive and surgical elements in torque - transmitting relation during operation of the device . | 8 |
a new and distinct cultivar of corylus plant named β red dragon ,β characterized by its outwardly spreading plant habit , twisting stems , rich dark burgundy - colored leaves , burgundy color of the catkins and leaf buds , and resistance to eastern filbert blight caused by the fungus anisogramma anomala e . muller . | 0 |
method for storing and maintaining produce under controlled conditions in a transport container during transportation . nitrogen - rich gas and carbon dioxide gas are supplied to the container when required by a compact and efficient system wherein the nitrogen gas is generated from the ambient air surrounding the container using an air splitter and the carbon - dioxide is generated from a store of dry - ice . | 1 |
a tool changing device for a cutting head of a machine for cutting flat glass sheets , the tool changing device comprising : a bridge ; a carriage for supporting the cutting head , the carriage being slidingly attached to the bridge for translation along the bridge ; an electric motor that provides for translational motion of the carriage with respect to the bridge ; and a tool supporting slider , which is configured to support a plurality of tools such that the tools can be automatically exchanged between the tool supporting slider and the cutting head , the tool supporting slider coupled , by way of reversible fixing elements to the cutting head supporting carriage during work by the cutting head , and wherein the tool supporting slider is uncoupled from the cutting head supporting carriage during tool changing operations . | 8 |
an object locating , identifying , tracking , and surveillance system , denoted the assets locating , tracking , and surveillance system , is provided for managing physical objects and evidence in environments such as police departments , law offices , and the courts . altss employs radio frequency identification technology , computer programming and database applications , networking technologies , and hardware elements . altss may locate and track physical evidence , merchandise , information carriers like files , folders or individual pieces of paper , and people , under certain conditions , in near - real time . it may be configured as part of a local area network , a wide area network , or the internet . altss may employ exemplary components such as rfid transponders , scanners , strategically located antennas and computers to facilitate tracking of objects and people as needed . any number of users having access privileges and connected to the network may access altss directly or remotely via the internet to locate and track evidence or objects . | 6 |
the present invention related to an interstitial marker for localizing an organ , tumor or tumor bed within a mammalian body wherein said marker has a proximal end , a distal end , and a continuous intervening length , at least a portion of the intervening length of said marker being visible under at least one imaging modality and having a flexibility such that said marker follows movements and changes of shape of said organ , tumor or tumor bed . | 0 |
a molding system with inserts placed on the die and / or the punch of the mold , which allows one to obtain molded products with co - molded ferromagnetic inserts on the surfaces thereof . | 1 |
Using numerical simulations, we have studied the escape of globular clusters (GCs) from the satellite dwarf spheroidal galaxies (dSphs) of the Milky Way (MW). We start by following the orbits of a large sample of GCs around dSphs in the presence of the MW potential field. We then obtain the fraction of GCs leaving their host dSphs within a Hubble time. We model dSphs by a Hernquist density profile with masses between $10^7$ and $7\times 10^9\, \mathrm{M}_{\odot }$. All dSphs lie on the Galactic disc plane, but they have different orbital eccentricities and apogalactic distances. We compute the escape fraction of GCs from 13 of the most massive dSphs of the MW, using their realistic orbits around the MW (as determined by Gaia). The escape fraction of GCs from 13 dSphs is in the range $12{{\ \rm per\ cent}}$ to $93{{\ \rm per\ cent}}$. The average escape time of GCs from these dSphs was less than 8 $\, \mathrm{Gyr}$, indicating that the escape process of GCs from dSphs was over. We then adopt a set of observationally constrained density profiles for specific case of the Fornax dSph. According to our results, the escape fraction of GCs shows a negative correlation with both the mass and the apogalactic distance of the dSphs, as well as a positive correlation with the orbital eccentricity of dSphs. In particular, we find that the escape fraction of GCs from the Fornax dSph is between $13{{\ \rm per\ cent}}$ and $38{{\ \rm per\ cent}}$. Finally, we observe that when GCs leave their host dSphs, their final orbit around the MW does not differ much from their host dSphs. | 9 |
an improvement in processes for recovering aluminum from alunite ore which processes include roasting the ore to remove water of hydration , removing sulfur and potassium compounds from the roasted ore by a procedure including a first leaching step resulting in a residue and a solution containing potassium sulfate , effecting partial recovery of potassium sulfate from the solution by crystallization with some potassium sulfate being bled off from the mother liquor , converting aluminum values in the residue to alkali metal aluminates by digesting the residue with alkali metal hydroxide including a substantial amount of sodium hydroxide , removing silicon from the alkali metal aluminates leaving a waste desilication product , recovering aluminum values from the desilicated aluminates by precipitation , circulating the mother liquor from the precipitation step to digestion as contaminated sodium hydroxide is bled off , the improvement which comprises enhancing the economics of the overall process by introducing therein an ion exchange procedure in which potassium hydroxide for the first leaching step is produced through ion exchange by use of potassium sulfate and sodium hydroxide , a further improvement being the use of the desilication product as the ion exchange agent . | 2 |
the invention provides a conversion method of three - color data to four - color data , including steps : a ) converting input rgb data to intermediate rgbw data according to first , second and third predetermined saturation parameters ; b ) obtaining first , second and third saturation adjust parameters according to the intermediate rgbw data and standard rgbw data ; c ) using the first , second and third saturation adjust parameters to respectively adjust the first , second and third predetermined saturation parameters ; d ) using the first , second and third predetermined saturation parameters after being adjusted to convert the input rgb data to output rgbw data . the invention further includes a conversion system of three - color data to four - color data . | 6 |
a vehicle power system includes an electrical power source , an electrical bus , and a contactor electrically connected with the electrical power source and electrical bus . the contactor includes first and second poles , dual plungers each operatively associated with one of the first and second poles , and an electromagnetic coil configured to cause at least one of the dual plungers to move if the coil is energized . | 8 |
the invention relates to a method of forming a shallow junction . the method comprises forming source / drain extension regions with a non - amorphizing tail implant which is annealed conventionally and amorphizing implant which is re - grown epitaxially . the non - amorphizing tail implant is generally annealed before a doped amorphous layer for spe is formed . spe provides a high active dopant concentration in a shallow layer . the non - amorphizing tail implant expands the source / drain extension region beyond the range dictated by the spe - formed layer and keeps the depletion region of the p - n junction away from where end - of - range defects form during the spe process . thus , the spe - formed layer primarily determines the conductivity of the junction while the tail implant determines the location of the depletion region . end - of - range defects form , but are not in a position to cause significant reverse bias leakage . | 7 |
a golf club comprising an adjustable fitting member semi - permanently attached rearwardly on a sole is disclosed herein . the fitting member can be rotated to adjust the measured and perceived face angle of the golf club head at address without changing the relative relationship of the club with respect to the shaft , which would alter the lie and loft of the golf club head . | 0 |
the present invention provides a method and apparatus to allow network - initiated information delivery based on the delivery priority of the information and the available over - the - air resources . originators of the information to be delivered specify the delivery priority of the information . the network monitors the utilization of the over - the - air interface and delivers the information when the utilization is appropriate given the assigned delivery priority of the information . | 7 |
what is disclosed is an automatic method of classification , qualification and relation of information that is based on a network built starting from the semantic , numeric , conceptual , etc . relationships between elements of different sets that are structurally alike . through the topological properties of the network , we generate a vector of relations for each element that allows us to analyze the similarity among them , improve and facilitate the clustering processes , carry out personalized dynamic ranking , analyze conduct patterns as well as maintain the auto evolving dynamic of the network through the interaction and feedback of its elements , among other characteristics . | 6 |
an oil level sensor includes a sensor body adapted to be mounted to the block or casing of an oil - containing reservoir . a probe including a pair of electrodes forming a capacitor extends from the sensor body so that the capacitor will be at least partially immersed in the oil to detect the level thereof . at least one of the electrodes is insulated so that the apparent capacitance of the capacitor is relatively insensitive to any change in the conductivity of the oil at high temperatures . circuitry is provided in response to the capacitance of the capacitor for signalling the level of the oil , which capacitance is a function of the oil level . the sensor body is mounted to the block by external threads on the probe . the electrodes of the probe extend proximally past the threads to provide an increased capacitance for the sensor . the electrodes of the probe are concentric and the inner electrode is supported at both ends to reduce fatigue . circuitry is also provided for automatically testing the proper operation of the sensor . | 5 |
a catamaran lifting apparatus is disclosed for lifting objects in a marine environment . the apparatus includes first and second spaced apart barges . first and second frames span between the barges . the frames are spaced apart and connected to the barges in a configuration that spaces the barges apart . the first frame connects to the first barge with a universal joint and to the second barge with a hinged connection . the second frame connects to the second barge with a universal joint and to the first barge with a hinged connection . the hull arrangement provides flexibility in a quartering sea state due to the universal joint and hinge placement between the frames and the hulls . each frame extends upwardly in an inverted u - shape , providing a space under the frame and in between the barges that enables a marine vessel to be positioned in between the barges and under the frames . | 1 |
a starting device for single phase induction motors having a start capacitor is effective to disconnect the start capacitor at a desired motor speed in response to a specific phase relationship between the voltage across the main winding and the voltage across the start winding . the specific phase relationship is a condition wherein a phase angle defined by the phase relationship reverses from a decreasing value to an increasing value . | 7 |
an apparatus for driving speakers includes user - configurable amplifier cells for driving selected speakers , a synchronous rectifier circuit , and a control system . each cell connects between power rails . the rectifier circuit provides current on the rails for consumption by the cells . the current depends on the configuration . the control system implements a model of the rectifier circuit and cells and uses it to control an audio input signal in response to information concerning electrical outputs of the amplifier cells . this indirectly limits current drawn from the synchronous rectifier circuit . | 7 |
a sorbent pad for protection against environmental damage by drums of hazardous waste is disclosed . the sorbent pad comprises sorbent fibers and , on the bottom , a barrier layer . the drum rests on the sorbent pad and any spills or condensation are sorbed by the sorbent pad . the barrier layer prevents any sorbed material from leaching through to the pallet , floor , etc . on which the drum rests . | 1 |
drive apparatus , in particular for driving a worm of an injection molding machine , which worm is arranged coaxially with respect to an injection molding cylinder , having a housing which is mounted such that it can be displaced in an axial direction of the housing and is fixed rotationally , an output shaft which is mounted non - displaceably and rotatably in the housing , a rotational drive which is arranged in the housing for the rotational drive of the output shaft , and a translatory drive which is arranged in the housing for the translatory drive of the housing . | 8 |
Context. Anti-solar differential rotation profiles have been found for decades in numerical simulations of convective envelopes of solar-type stars. These profiles are characterized by a slow equator and fast poles (i.e., reversed with respect to the Sun) and have been found in simulations for high Rossby numbers. Rotation profiles like this have been reported in evolved stars, but have never been unambiguously observed for cool solar-type stars on the main sequence. As solar-type stars age and spin down, their Rossby numbers increase, which could therefore induce a transition toward an anti-solar differential rotation regime before the end of the main sequence. Such a rotational transition will impact the large-scale dynamo process and the magnetic activity. In this context, detecting this regime in old main-sequence solar-type stars would improve our understanding of their magnetorotational evolution. <BR /> Aims: The goal of this study is to identify the most promising cool main-sequence stellar candidates for anti-solar differential rotation in the Kepler sample. <BR /> Methods: First, we introduce a new theoretical formula to estimate fluid Rossby numbers, Ro<SUB>f</SUB>, of main-sequence solar-type stars. We derived it from observational quantities such as T<SUB>eff</SUB> and P<SUB>rot</SUB>, and took the influence of the internal structure into account. Then, we applied it on a subset of the most recent catalog of Kepler rotation periods, after removing subgiants and selecting targets with solar metallicity. Next, we considered the highest computed Ro<SUB>f</SUB> and inspected each target individually to select the most reliable anti-solar candidate. Finally, we extended our study to stars with metallicities different from that of the Sun. To this end, we developed a formulation for Ro<SUB>f</SUB> dependent on the metallicity index [Fe/H] by using 1D stellar grids, and we also considered this compositional aspect for the selection of the targets. <BR /> Results: We obtain a list of the most promising stars that are likely to show anti-solar differential rotation. We identify two samples: one at solar metallicity, including 14 targets, and another for other metallicities, including 8 targets. We find that the targets with the highest Ro<SUB>f</SUB> are likely to be early-G or late-F stars at about log<SUB>10</SUB>g = 4.37 dex. <BR /> Conclusions: We conclude that cool main-sequence stellar candidates for anti-solar differential rotation exist in the Kepler sample. The most promising candidate is KIC 10907436, and two other particularly interesting candidates are the solar analog KIC 7189915 and the seismic target KIC 12117868. Future characterization of these 22 stars is expected to help us understand how dynamics can impact magnetic and rotational evolution of old solar-type stars at high Rossby number. <P />Full Table B.1 is only available at the CDS via anonymous ftp to <A href="https://cdsarc.cds.unistra.fr">cdsarc.cds.unistra.fr</A> (ftp://130.79.128.5) or via <A href="https://cdsarc.cds.unistra.fr/viz-bin/cat/J/A+A/667/A50">https://cdsarc.cds.unistra.fr/viz-bin/cat/J/A+A/667/A50</A> | 9 |
a device for positioning in a civil engineering structure at least one fixed point which , in normal time , locks a point of part of the structure in position relative to another , supporting , part which is considered fixed . in order to return the structure part to its initial position as soon as the disturbing action thereon ceases , the device comprises at least two prestressed damping springs which are mounted in opposition either side of the fixed point and act , first , on the structure part which can move in relative manner , such as a bridge floor and , second , on a structure part considered fixed , such as a bridge pier . | 4 |
the present invention provides a training aid and method that produces restic colored images of targets , as seen through a thermal viewer , using black and white video or photographic techniques with filters and light modulators . | 0 |
the invention comprises , in one form thereof , a continuous processing apparatus for high temperature thermal treatment of granular materials . the apparatus includes a vertical conveyor means with an internal feed mechanism for transporting granular feedstock upward , an external export means for taking reacted product downward wherein said internal feed heats said granular feedstock by absorbing heat from the product flowing downward through said export means , and a heating means disposed around a top portion of said vertical conveyor means and said external export means . | 2 |
Genomics and epidemiology of the P.1 SARS-CoV-2 lineage in Manaus, Brazil (peer-review version out soon) | 9 |
A Monte Carlo event generator for tens-of-MeV neutrino-nucleus interactions. | 9 |
users are allowed to download information from a cellular network , but are charged for the download . a part of the charge for the download goes to the creator of the information and download . a device determines how many downloads each user - created item has received . also , a list is provided which displays to other users which are the most commonly downloaded elements . | 6 |
a method and an apparatus for displacing at least one roller of an offset rotary printing press . an arrangement is provided for affording the displaceability of at least one roller in a highly versatile and adaptable manner . displacement of the at least one roller in question can be undertaken in such a manner as to markedly facilitate the operation of a printing press . | 8 |
While magnetic fields are common in less massive stars like the sun, only 10% of massive stars (O, B, and A spectral types) have detectable surface magnetic fields. Due to such a rare occurrence, finding more magnetic OBA stars is key to better understanding the effects of magnetic fields on star origins and growth. This study utilizes stellar photometric data obtained with the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) to determine criteria for and automate the detection of magnetic star candidates. These candidates are characterized by rotational modulation signals in their light curves. First, light curves were extracted and processed for a comprehensive list of all known massive magnetic stars in order to understand existing characteristics. Then, an iterative process was used to find the most prominent frequencies present in the Lomb-Scargle periodogram of the light curve, determine their statistical significance, remove them from the light curve, and model the remaining data using an analytical prescription for "pink noise" - a combination of background white noise and astrophysical red noise. Next, the statistically significant signals were mathematically modeled in order to find fundamental frequency and first-harmonic frequency pairings. The presence of such a pairing is the primary indicator of rotational modulation due to magnetic fields. Finally, the light curves of each star in the massive magnetic dataset were checked for meeting rotational modulation criteria. 66.5% of known massive magnetic stars with available TESS photometric data exhibited the rotational modulation criteria above. This automated detection procedure will be utilized to identify new high probability massive magnetic star candidates, which can then be confirmed through follow-up studies with spectropolarimetry. In accordance with open science, the code for the procedures outlined here will be made available to the public as part of a larger software suite for massive magnetic star research. Ultimately, this will allow widespread collaboration for better understanding of star formation, evolution, and death. | 9 |
a new and improved ethernet hub for providing visibility of data packet traffic in an ethernet network is disclosed . the ethernet hub includes a packet buffer being coupled with a plurality of network ports to enable full duplex data packet communications among connected network stations . | 7 |
a device is proposed for fastening a post in a terminal clamp , having at least one terminal clamp for connection to a battery terminal , at least one electronics unit or measuring element capable of being connected to the terminal clamp , at least one post for connecting a battery cable , the post being mechanically fastened to the terminal clamp via a connection , and having at least one insulating element between the post and the terminal clamp , means being provided for the rotational securing of the post . | 6 |
Context. Open clusters (OCs) trace the evolution of the Galactic disc with great accuracy. Gaia and large ground-based spectroscopic surveys make it possible to determine their properties and study their kinematics with unprecedented precision. <BR /> Aims: We study the kinematical behaviour of the OC population over time. We take advantage of the latest age determinations of OCs to investigate the correlations of the 6D phase-space coordinates and orbital properties with age. The phase-space distribution, age-velocity relation, and action distribution are compared to those of field stars. We also investigate the rotation curve of the Milky Way traced by OCs, and we compare it to that of other observational or theoretical studies. <BR /> Methods: We gathered nearly 30 000 radial velocity (RV) measurements of OC members from both Gaia-RVS data and ground-based surveys and catalogues. We computed the weighted mean RV, Galactic velocities, and orbital parameters of 1382 OCs. We investigated their distributions as a function of age and by comparison to field stars. <BR /> Results: We provide the largest RV catalogue available for OCs, half of it based on at least three members. Compared to field stars, we note that OCs are not on exactly the same arches in the radial-azimuthal velocity plane, while they seem to follow the same diagonal ridges in the Galactic radial distribution of azimuthal velocities. Velocity ellipsoids in different age bins all show a clear anisotropy. The heating rate of the OC population is similar to that of field stars for the radial and azimuthal components, but it is significantly lower for the vertical component. The rotation curve drawn by our sample of clusters shows several dips that match the wiggles derived from nonaxisymmetric models of the Galaxy. From the computation of orbits, we obtain a clear dependence of the maximum height and eccentricity on age. Finally, the orbital characteristics of the sample of clusters as shown by the action variables follow the distribution of field stars. The additional age information of the clusters indicates some (weak) age dependence of the known moving groups. <P />The tables with star and cluster velocities 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/cat/J/A+A/647/A19">http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr/viz-bin/cat/J/A+A/647/A19</A> | 9 |
herein is provided a fine pattern forming method which is prevented from the charging - up phenomenon at the time of electric charged beam writing owing to the use of a polyalkylthiophene type conductive polymeric substance or a quaternary ammonium ion type polymeric substance in a monolayer or multilayer resist . | 2 |
a stable waste receptacle has in the preferred embodiment , at least two foot pedals mounted on opposite sides of the receptacle , at the receptacle &# 39 ; s base . recessed housings are formed in the base and sides to permit the foot pedals to be withdrawn from the housings to stabilize the receptacle during trash bag removal or to be pressed back into the respective housings for telescopically stacking multiple receptacles . detents are provided to retain the foot pedals releasably in the extended and retracted positions . | 1 |
new spisulosine derivatives of use in treating tumors are of the formula wherein : each x is the same or different , and represents h , oh , or β², sh , sr β², sor β², so 2 r β², no 2 , nh 2 , nhr β², n 2 , cn , halogen , ch , cch 3 , co 2 h , co 2 ch 3 , substituted or unsubstituted c 1 - c 18 alkyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkenyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkynyl , substituted or unsubstituted aryl , substituted or unsubstituted heteroaromatic , or two groups x may together form β o ; y is nr 1 , or 1 , pr 1 , sr 1 , or halogen , wherein the number of substituents r 1 is selected to suit the valency and each r 1 is independently selected of h , oh , cr β², pr β² r β³, substituted or unsubstituted c 1 - c 18 alkyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkenyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkynyl , substituted or unsubstituted aryl , and wherein the dotted line indicates an optional double bond ; each z is the same different , and represents h , oh , or β², sh , sr β², sor β², so 2 r β², no 2 , nh 2 , nhr β², n 2 , nhcr β², cn , halogen , ch , cch 3 , co 2 h , co 2 ch 3 , substituted or unsubstituted c 1 - c 18 alkyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkenyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkenyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkynyl , substituted or unsubstituted aryl , substituted or unsubstituted heteroaromatic , or two groups z may together form β o ; z is 0 to 25 ; y is to 0 to 20 ; r 2 is h , cr β², pr β² r β³, sr β² r β³, s 2 r β², substituted or unsubstituted c 1 - c 18 alkyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkenyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkynyl , substituted or unsubstituted aryl ; r 3 is h , cr β², pr β² r β³, sr β² r β³, s 2 r β², substituted or unsubstituted c 1 - c 18 alklyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkenyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkynyl , substituted or unsubstituted aryl ; each of the r β², r β³ groups is independently selected from the group consisting of h , oh , no 2 , nh 2 , sh , cn , halogen , β o , ch , cch 3 , co 2 h , co 2 ch 3 , substituted or unsubstituted c 1 - c 18 alkyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 1 - c 18 alkoxy , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkenyl , substituted or unsubstituted c 2 - c 18 alkynl , substituted or unsubstituted aryl ; there may be one or more unsaturations in the hydrocarbon backbone defined by the chain and salts thereof ; with the exception of a c 16 - c 24 2 - amino - 3 - hydroxyalkane or a c 16 - c 24 2 - amino - 3 - hydroxyalkene . | 2 |
the invention relates to a method for manufacturing a beverage can , a bottle or a spray can made of aluminium alloy , by means of deep drawing - ironing followed by necking and / or bending , from a non - circular blank . | 1 |
an image forming apparatus includes an image forming apparatus body provided with an image formation unit and plural paper feeding apparatuses . paper conveyance paths of the plural paper feeding apparatuses are daisy - chained with respect to the image forming apparatus body . an output unit outputs an instruction signal which instructs a specified paper feeding apparatus to start feeding a paper . a paper feed unit feeds the paper upon receipt of the instruction signal . a recognition unit recognizes a delay time until an analysis that the instruction signal is a paper feed instruction . a correction unit corrects an output timing of the instruction signal based on the delay time . | 6 |
first and second devices may simultaneously communicate bidirectionally with each other using only a single pair of lvds signal paths . each device includes an input circuit and a differential output driver connected to the single pair of lvds signal paths . an input to the input circuit is also connected to the input of the driver . the input circuit may also receive an offset voltage . in response to its inputs , the input circuit in each device can use comparators , gates and a multiplexer to determine the logic state being transmitted over the pair of lvds signal paths from the other device . this advantageously reduces the number of required interconnects between the first and second devices by one half . | 7 |
electromagnetic forming can lead to better formability along with additional benefits . the spatial distribution of forming pressure in electromagnetic forming can be controlled by the configuration of the actuator . a type of actuator is discussed which gives a uniform pressure distribution in forming . it also provides a mechanically robust design and has a high efficiency for flat sheet forming . | 1 |
to a standard am radio receiver there is connected an impulse - noise suppression system comprising a preliminary blanking gate adapted for connecting to and for interrupting the am - modulated signal path at the input of the if section , and an audio blanking gate adapted for interrupting the audio circuit . both blanking circuits detect impulse noise at the rf amplifier and with appropriate delays blank both points . audio blanking masks the audio disturbance caused by the blanking in the am - modulated - signal path . audio blanking time is preferably from 2 to 3 times the duration of the blanking of the am - modulated - signal path and is thus kept very short causing a minimum interruption of the wanted audio signal . associated with the audio - signal - path blanking circuit is a sample and hold circuit for smoothing the blanked audio signal and virtually eliminating an audio disturbance or noise that is otherwise generated by the audio blanking circuit itself . | 7 |
a motor vehicle door includes a box door body formed from a door outer skin and a door inner skin , a large surface cut out section in the door inner skin capable of being covered by a wet / dry space partition with a sealing element . the motor vehicle door also includes a frame structure , containing a window frame , and is connected through a fastening part to the door body . an outer seal near the vehicle body is also formed on the vehicle door . the wet / dry space partition covers , at least in part , a fastening region near the vehicle body and a door inside window sill . the sealing element on the wet / dry space partition runs through an area overlap of the partition and another sealing element is mounted between the frame structure and the door body that extends at least from the outer contour of wet / dry space partition sealing element to the outer seal . | 1 |
a method and system for allowing a subscriber of equipment to control the content of a ring back tone based on a restriction level or maturity rating , or dynamically , during the process of connecting a call . more specifically , during call setup , provisioned or subscribed rbt control can be based on maturity level and dynamic rbt control , includes the ability to : override subscribed / provisioned restriction level , block rbt content being played permanently or skip rbt content being played during current call set up time . | 7 |
the invention relates to a plasma generation device comprising a plurality of plasma modules for generating a plasma . each plasma module has a module housing with at least one gas inlet for supplying a process gas . furthermore , a discharge device for generating the plasma from the process gas and a plasma outlet are provided . the plasma generation device has at least two plasma modules for generating a plasma . each plasma module has at least one gas outlet for some of the process gas , wherein the at least one gas outlet of at least one plasma module issues into a respective gas inlet of another plasma module . | 7 |
an airway clearance combines a force multiplying percussor and a self - applicator assembly . the percussor has an anvil , a hammer , a coil , and a pulse generator . the anvil has a force receiving surface and a force delivering surface . the hammer also has a force - receiving surface and a force - delivering surface , and is attached to the anvil such that the hammer &# 39 ; s force delivering surface and the anvil &# 39 ; s force receiving surface are mechanically free to come together or move apart . when energized with an electrical current , the coil forces the hammer &# 39 ; s force delivering surface and the anvil &# 39 ; s force receiving surface to separate . the pulse generator supplies pulses of electrical current to the coil . | 0 |
a method and an apparatus for improving the image quality . the method comprises steps of producing image correcting information to decrease errors in the image to be produced by a camera module by comparing the image taken by said camera module with a test image , storing the image correcting information produced and identifying information related to said image correcting information in the memory of an electronic peripheral device , receiving the image produced by said camera module and a second piece of identifying information related to said image in the electronic peripheral device , comparing said identifying information with said second piece of identifying information in said peripheral device , and performing an image improvement operation on said image in said peripheral device in response to the comparison carried out . | 7 |
an apparatus for mounting an anatomical positioner on a patient care platform includes a clamping mechanism for allowing an operator to quickly and securely join the apparatus to the patient care platform . guide rails are joined to the clamping mechanism . the guide rails extend away from the patient care platform . slides slidably join to the guide rails to allow the operator to position the anatomical positioner to impart a force on a patient on the patient care platform . the slides include brakes for at least stopping movement in a direction away from the patient care platform , and brake releases for releasing the brakes . supports join to the slides for supporting the anatomical positioner . the supports have restraints for allowing the operator to quickly secure and adjust the anatomical positioner , whereby the anatomical positioner is positioned by the operator to impart the force on the patient and locked in place . | 0 |
a motor vehicle support group for mounting an instrument and control device carrier assembly , accessory elements , and an electric interconnection group for the instruments , control devices and accessory elements , in the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle , the support group comprising a first support part and a second support part adapted to be adjustably secured together , the first support part being mounted on the steering column of the motor vehicle and the second support part being mounted on the dashboard of the vehicle , the support parts and the components mounted thereon being adapted to be preassembled so that the assembly may be tested prior to installation in the motor vehicle . | 1 |
a device for the extemporaneous mixing of n constituents has n compartments , each having a first end and a second end on the opposite side to the first , each of the first and second ends being surmounted by a neck delimiting an opening . intermediate obturators separate each compartment in a detachable manner from the compartment or compartments which are adjacent thereto when the n compartments are placed on one another . an actuator is provided for ejecting the intermediate obturators for effecting the mixing of n constituents , and first end obturators and second end obturators are provided for obturating the end openings of the first compartment and of the n th compartment . one of the first or second end obturators has an opening for the dispensing of the mixture . the first and second ends of any of the n compartments can receive any of the said obturators . | 8 |
an apparatus and method for causing necrosis of tissue and specifically intended for thermal ablation of the uterine cavity to cauterizing the endometrial tissue . the apparatus includes a liquid - tight , liquid filled system having a distal flexible member ; a proximal flexible member ; and a catheter joining and providing a liquid path between these distal and proximal members . the apparatus further includes a pressurizable pneumatic chamber into which the proximal flexible member is inserted and a means to controllably heat the contents of the pneumatic chamber . the system operates to : first withdraw substantially all of the liquid into the proximal flexible member contained within the pressurizable pneumatic chamber ; second to heat this liquid to a temperature such that it can cause tissue necrosis ; and third to force the heated liquid from the proximal flexible member into the distal flexible member where it is maintained for a predetermined time and at a predetermined pressure . where this distal member has been inserted into a uterine cavity or is otherwise is in contact with living tissue , the presence of the heated liquid results in tissue necrosis and cauterization . | 0 |
various exemplary systems and methods for dividing a communications channel are disclosed . in at least some embodiments the method may comprise : coupling a plurality of storage devices to a communication channel , detecting whether the communication channel has been divided into multiple sub - channels , and coupling either a first backplane controller or a second backplane controller to the storage devices based on whether the communication channel has been divided . | 6 |
a method and apparatus for providing fast detection of a high speed shared control channel . the hs - scch carries information necessary for receiving data via a high speed downlink shared channel . the apparatus receives messages transmitted via a plurality of hs - scchs . the apparatus measures a channel quality for the messages received via each hs - scch . the apparatus performs a threshold test by comparing the channel quality with a predetermined threshold . the apparatus then selects a hs - scch having the best channel quality among the hs - scchs . | 7 |
disclosed herewith is a network that can connect as many vpns as possible to itself . in order to realize such a network , in the frame transfer method of the present invention , which enables a transfer path to be formed between nodes in the network so as to transfer frames , a terminal for transmitting frames or node located outside the transfer path , upon transmitting a frame through the transfer path , writes the transfer path selection information related to the transfer path and the output line information related to the output line from the terminating node of the transfer path in the frame according to the destination information set in the frame and transmits the frame to the destination . the starting node of the transfer path decides the transfer path used for transferring the frame according to the transfer path selection information set in the frame to transmit the frame while the terminating node of the transfer path decides the output line used to output the frame therefrom according to the output line set in the frame , thereby transmitting the frame to the output line . | 7 |
a method and system for providing a filter having an increased speed and decreased settling time are disclosed . the method and system comprise summing means for adding and subtracting . the method and system further comprise means coupled to the summer for providing a delay ; and a clock coupled to the delay providing means . the clock determines a number of samples during a predetermined time . the clock is operated at a plurality of frequencies such that the total number of samples during the predetermined time is a predetermined number . according to the method and system disclosed , the filter has an increased speed . the increased speed of the filter can operate to extend the lifetime of power devices . | 7 |
a shoe for use by a person having paralysis or other restriction of mobility of one foot allows the foot to roll during physiotherapeutic training to gain walking ability . the upper body is used to at least partially support the person on an appropriate aid device during a step taken by the other foot having retained mobility . the shoe worn on the foot of restricted mobility has at least one omnidirectional roller member at the bottom thereof to allow the foot to roll forward to a position where a subsequent step can be taken . the relatively low level of friction involved in initializing the rolling motion of the foot reduces or eliminates reliance on another person to help move the foot forward during physical therapy . | 0 |
a centrifugal separator provides for the discharge of solids by either an axial - motion scraper or a piston / extrusion assembly . the axial - motion scraper is used with hard - packed or friable solids , and includes an integral feed liquid accelerator and feed holes . the piston / extrusion assembly is used with pasty solids , and includes a piston extending into a separator bowl and having openings permitting fluid communication across the piston . after high - speed separation is complete , a centrate valve closes one end of the bowl , and the piston is moved axially in the bowl by an actuator . accumulated solids are scraped from the sides of the bowl and extruded out of the piston openings for discharge from the bowl . a bowl suspension employs a spherical mounting structure and a short , stiff spindle . a spherical portion of a bearing housing is mounted in a spherical mounting region at one end of the separator , with a cylindrical portion of the bearing housing extending along the rotational axis . a bearing and the spindle of the separator bowl are mounted within the cylindrical portion of the bearing housing . the suspension is retained by a stiff resilient ring and retaining member secured to the separator in compressive contact with the spherical portion of the bearing housing . | 1 |
the surface defect detecting apparatus for rotating cylindrical metal pieces which move in a lengthwise direction relative to a sensor block , has a plurality of eddy - current flaw detecting coils facing the test piece . the sensor block rotates about a horizontal axis extending vertically with respect to the axis of the test piece to follow up deflections of the test piece in the direction of the axis of rotation . front and rear ends of the sensor block , have a pair of guide wheels that engage the piece ; also present are color marking nozzles for marking defective areas in response to detector signals . relative movement in the longitudinal direction of the test piece is carried out by means of a carriage carrying the sensor block . each guide wheel is spaced from another in a plane transverse to the longitudinal direction of the test piece . a number of coils with designated impedances are connected to a generator and are disposed in longitudinal direction of the test piece in a single sensor holder within the sensor block . the holder has turning wheels at front and rear ends thereof in a longitudinal direction of the test piece , and are each positioned between the guide wheels in a direction for spiral scanning , and in rotatable contact with the outer surface of the test piece . impedances of the coils are selected to allow feedback amplifiers to form a feedback circuit with two of the coils and are linear for eddy - current signals corresponding to different flaw depth ranges . signals of a detector unit associated with different flaw depth range are amplified within the linear characteristic range and supplied to nozzles which spray different colors depending on flaw depth . | 6 |
hydraulic braking pressure control apparatus having a casing provided therein with an input hydraulic chamber for receiving a hydraulic pressure from a master cylinder , an output hydraulic chamber adapted to generate a hydraulic pressure to a wheel brake for actuation thereof in response to the input of the pressure to the input hydraulic chamber , and a control chamber to be fed with a control liquid pressure for controlling the pressure output from the output hydraulic chamber in accordance with the condition of a wheel , wherein a valve mechanism is disposed between the input and output hydraulic chambers for cutting their mutual communication only when the liquid pressure is inducted into the control chamber and means is further provided for supplementing pressure oil to the output hydraulic chamber in reply to the reduction of the pressure therein below a set value . the supplementary pressure oil is supplied from the master cyinder through a throttle . | 1 |
embodiments of the invention can provide systems and methods for using a combustion dynamics tuning algorithm with a multi - can combustor . according to one embodiment of the invention , a method for controlling a gas turbine engine with an engine model can be implemented for an engine comprising multiple cans . the method can include obtaining operating frequency information associated with multiple cans of the engine . in addition , the method can include determining variation between operating frequency information of at least two cans . furthermore , the method can include determining a median value based at least in part on the variation . moreover , the method can include inputting the median value to an engine model , wherein based at least in part on the median value , the engine model determines an engine control action . in addition , the method can include outputting a control command to implement the engine control action . | 5 |
We present an optical transmission spectrum of the hot Jupiter WASP-101b. We observed three primary transits with Hubble Space Telescope (HST)/Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph, covering a wavelength range from 0.3 to 1 $\mu$m. The observations suffer from significant systematics that we model using Gaussian Processes. Kernel selection for the Gaussian Processes is performed in a data-driven approach through Bayesian model comparison. We find a flat and featureless transmission spectrum, corroborating a previous measurement obtained with HST/Wide-Field Camera 3 in the 1-1.7 $\mu$m range. The spectrum is consistent with high-altitude clouds located at less than 100 $\mu$bar. This cloud layer completely blocks our view into deeper parts of the atmosphere and makes WASP-101b the cloudiest gas giant observed so far. We compute a series of temperature-pressure profiles for WASP-101b and compare these to condensation curves for cloud particles, which match clouds composed of silicates. We also include 13 transits observed with Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite and use these to refine system parameters. | 9 |
weight stack selection system for fitness equipment . central stem having offset lateral movement is eliminated by present invention . the select pin is easier for insertion to the selected desired weight due to the lack of accumulated thickness the plagued the industry . and an intuitive auto - off selection box is also added to make the equipment more user - friendly , allowing user to simply pushed in the desired weight for training . | 0 |
a tamper resistant valve actuator for a fire hydrant has a bullet shaped nose presenting a nongrippable conical surface . three equally spaced shallow recesses are provided in the conical surface at a common elevation . a special wrench includes radially projecting set screws adapted for complementary fit within the recesses and adjustable tightening thereto for operating the valve stem . the actuator is designed for installation on conventional hydrant assemblies and in substitution of the existing pentagon head operating nut . in a modified embodiment , the valve operating nut is provided with a valve stem socket for compatibility with another form of hydrant assembly . in addition , the wrench receiving recesses are placed in a variant pattern . | 8 |
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