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a solar power lighting device for use on an umbrella , the lighting device including lights attached to the ribs of the umbrella powered by a solar power system attached to a rib of the umbrella and positioned above the umbrella canopy . | 0 |
devices , apparatus , systems and methods of coupling a downrod to a ceiling fan motor where a threadable coupling arrangement includes a spring that automatically locks the motor to the downrod after the motor is threadably attached to the downrod . a set screw / pin can be used for extra security to further lock the coupler to the down rod . | 5 |
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) will provide unprecedented information about the large-scale structure of our Universe. In this work, we study the robustness of the theoretical modelling of the power spectrum of FOLPS, a novel effective field theory-based package for evaluating the redshift space power spectrum in the presence of massive neutrinos. We perform this validation by fitting the AbacusSummit high-accuracy $N$-body simulations for Luminous Red Galaxies, Emission Line Galaxies and Quasar tracers, calibrated to describe DESI observations. We quantify the potential systematic error budget of FOLPS, finding that the modelling errors are fully sub-dominant for the DESI statistical precision within the studied range of scales. Additionally, we study two complementary approaches to fit and analyse the power spectrum data, one based on direct Full-Modelling fits and the other on the ShapeFit compression variables, both resulting in very good agreement in precision and accuracy. In each of these approaches, we study a set of potential systematic errors induced by several assumptions, such as the choice of template cosmology, the effect of prior choice in the nuisance parameters of the model, or the range of scales used in the analysis. Furthermore, we show how opening up the parameter space beyond the vanilla $\Lambda$CDM model affects the DESI observables. These studies include the addition of massive neutrinos, spatial curvature, and dark energy equation of state. We also examine how relaxing the usual Cosmic Microwave Background and Big Bang Nucleosynthesis priors on the primordial spectral index and the baryonic matter abundance, respectively, impacts the inference on the rest of the parameters of interest. This paper pathways towards performing a robust and reliable analysis of the shape of the power spectrum of DESI galaxy and quasar clustering using FOLPS. | 9 |
systems and methods for automatically controlling “ scroll - on output ” operations of a computing device . the methods involve : adding first display content to a display ; receiving a first user input for scrolling back fdc ; determining if the soo operations are enabled in response to the reception of fui ; and automatically disabling the soo operations if it is determined that the soo operations are enabled . the methods also involve : receiving a second user input for scrolling forward the fdc ; determining if the soo operations are enabled in response to the reception of sui ; and automatically enabling the soo operations if it is determined that the soo operations are disabled . | 6 |
a spinning member , such as a top , and an impeller are employed together . the spinning member has a gripping section on an upper portion thereof , while the impeller imparts rotational movement to the spinning member when the spinning member is at rest and when the spinning member is rotating without substantially interrupting the rotation of the spinning member . the impeller includes a brush disposed on a rotatable portion of the impeller and cooperatively engageable with the gripping section of the spinning member for imparting rotational movement thereto , and a driver for supplying rotational movement to the brush . | 0 |
a method and apparatus for stabilizing the output of a mode - locked laser by monitoring the temporal behavior of the pulse train profile and controlling the laser cavity optical length and / or loss modulation frequency accordingly . a mismatch of the cavity optical length and the loss modulation frequency will yield a first characteristic noise condition on the laser beam pulse train when the optical length is too short for a given loss modulation frequency and a second , different noise condition when the optical length is too long . the laser beam is monitored and analyzed to determine which noise condition is present . the cavity optical length is adjusted accordingly by movement of one or more optical elements or by changing the index of refraction of one or more optical elements . in the alternative , or additionally , the loss modulation frequency can be adjusted to bring the laser back into mode lock . | 7 |
a method for forming conductor structures on a semiconductor wafer is provided . the method begins with depositing a seed layer having a substantially consistent thickness over a barrier layer that covers the features and the field regions among them . the process continues with electrodepositing a planar copper layer on the seed layer and subsequently electroetching it until a thinned seed layer remains over the field regions . when another layer of planar copper is deposited on the remaining copper in the features and on the thinned seed layer on the field regions , this structure minimizes stress related defects in the features which occur during a following anneal process . | 7 |
a method for fabricating an inductor which includes a core , a shield and a length of epoxy tape is provided which includes the steps of winding the wire into a coil onto the core , wrapping the epoxy tape around a perimeter of the core , installing the core including the coil and epoxy tape into the shield , and heating the inductor causing the epoxy tape to bond to the shield . an inductor incorporating the method is also described . | 8 |
a method of encoding digital video data corresponding to a sequence of input video frames is disclosed . the input video frames are encoded into a sequence of output video frames . the method comprises encoding a first input video frame in a first encoder instance using intra - frame encoding to produce a first intra - frame , decoding the first intra - frame to produce a first decoded frame , encoding the first decoded frame in a second encoder instance to produce a first output video frame . a digital video encoding system is also disclosed , as well as a camera comprising such a system , and a computer program product for performing the method . | 7 |
polymeric contrast agents are used to monitor myocardial neovascularization . the agent is injected and images of the myocardium are obtained at various time intervals after injection . localized image enhancement indicates an area of increased angiogenesis . | 0 |
in an ofdm - tdma power line communication system , time slot and carrier frequencies are assigned in a manner that reallocates time slots and carrier frequencies to enhance the efficiency of utilization of bandwidth . the reassignments are communicated between transmitting and receiving stations by transmitting tone maps that designate the reassignment of the time slots and carriers . several variations are presented depending upon the circumstances of channel use and prior assignment of time slots and channels . | 7 |
disclosed are knee pad assemblies , methods and systems comprising a knee pad base and an outer cover that forms the contacting surface of the knee pad . a removable cover may be secured to a knee pad base . replacement cover configurations may be provided that are adapted to various surfaces , including roofing , tile , wood , carpet , concrete and asphalt . the knee pad base can be adapted for different user weights and durations for wearing the pad . the outer cover can provide a floating suspension . the knee pad base may be held in place on knee of the user by various mechanisms . the restraint mechanisms can be adjusted by the user . the knee pad assembly can also include a tension / release mechanism so that strap tension is decreased or released when kneeling but increases tension or engage when the user stands to retain the knee pad in the desired location . | 0 |
Recent TeV observations of nearby pulsars with the HAWC telescope have been interpreted as evidence that the diffusion of high-energy electrons and positrons within pulsar wind nebulae is highly inefficient compared to the rest of the interstellar medium. If the diffusion coefficient well outside the nebula is close to the value inferred for the region inside the nebula, high-energy electrons and positrons produced by the two observed pulsars could not contribute significantly to the local measured cosmic-ray flux. The HAWC Collaboration thus concluded that, under the assumption of isotropic and homogeneous diffusion, the two pulsars are ruled out as sources of the anomalous high-energy positron flux. Here, we argue that since the diffusion coefficient is likely not spatially homogeneous, the assumption leading to this conclusion is flawed. We solve the diffusion equation with a radially dependent diffusion coefficient, and show that the pulsars observed by HAWC produce potentially perfect matches to the observed high-energy positron fluxes. We also study the implications of inefficient diffusion within pulsar wind nebulae on Galactic scales, and show that cosmic rays are likely to have very long residence times in regions of inefficient diffusion. We describe how this prediction can be tested with studies of the diffuse Galactic emission. | 9 |
Extreme high-frequency-peaked BL Lac objects (EHBLs) are blazars that exhibit extremely energetic synchrotron emission. They also feature nonthermal gamma-ray emission whose peak lies in the very high-energy (VHE, E > 100 GeV) range, and in some sources exceeds 1 TeV: this is the case for hard-TeV EHBLs such as 1ES 0229+200. With the aim of increasing the EHBL population, 10 targets were observed with the MAGIC telescopes from 2010 to 2017, for a total of 265 hr of good-quality data. The data were complemented by coordinated Swift observations. The X-ray data analysis confirms that all but two sources are EHBLs. The sources show only a modest variability and a harder-when-brighter behavior, typical for this class of objects. At VHE gamma-rays, three new sources were detected and a hint of a signal was found for another new source. In each case, the intrinsic spectrum is compatible with the hypothesis of a hard-TeV nature of these EHBLs. The broadband spectral energy distributions (SEDs) of all sources are built and modeled in the framework of a single-zone, purely leptonic model. The VHE gamma-ray-detected sources were also interpreted with a spine-layer model and a proton synchrotron model. The three models provide a good description of the SEDs. However, the resulting parameters differ substantially in the three scenarios, in particular the magnetization parameter. This work presents the first mini catalog of VHE gamma-ray and multiwavelength observations of EHBLs. | 9 |
We present the joint analysis of Neutral Hydrogen (H I) Intensity Mapping observations with three galaxy samples: the Luminous Red Galaxy (LRG) and Emission Line Galaxy (ELG) samples from the eBOSS survey, and the WiggleZ Dark Energy Survey sample. The H I intensity maps are Green Bank Telescope observations of the redshifted $21\rm cm$ emission on $100 \, {\rm deg}^2$ covering the redshift range 0.6 < z < 1.0. We process the data by separating and removing the foregrounds present in the radio frequencies with FASTI ICA. We verify the quality of the foreground separation with mock realizations, and construct a transfer function to correct for the effects of foreground removal on the H I signal. We cross-correlate the cleaned H I data with the galaxy samples and study the overall amplitude as well as the scale dependence of the power spectrum. We also qualitatively compare our findings with the predictions by a semianalytical galaxy evolution simulation. The cross-correlations constrain the quantity $\Omega _{\rm {H\,\small {I}}} b_{\rm {H\,\small {I}}} r_{\rm {H\,\small {I}},{\rm opt}}$ at an effective scale k<SUB>eff</SUB>, where $\Omega _\rm {H\,\small {I}}$ is the H I density fraction, $b_\rm {H\,\small {I}}$ is the H I bias, and $r_{\rm {H\,\small {I}},{\rm opt}}$ the galaxy-hydrogen correlation coefficient, which is dependent on the H I content of the optical galaxy sample. At $k_{\rm eff}=0.31 \, h\,{\rm Mpc^{-1}}$ we find $\Omega _{\rm {H\,\small {I}}} b_{\rm {H\,\small {I}}} r_{\rm {H\,\small {I}},{\rm Wig}} = [0.58 \pm 0.09 \, {\rm (stat) \pm 0.05 \, {\rm (sys)}}] \times 10^{-3}$ for GBT-WiggleZ, $\Omega _{\rm {H\,\small {I}}} b_{\rm {H\,\small {I}}} r_{\rm {H\,\small {I}},{\rm ELG}} = [0.40 \pm 0.09 \, {\rm (stat) \pm 0.04 \, {\rm (sys)}}] \times 10^{-3}$ for GBT-ELG, and $\Omega _{\rm {H\,\small {I}}} b_{\rm {H\,\small {I}}} r_{\rm {H\,\small {I}},{\rm LRG}} = [0.35 \pm 0.08 \, {\rm (stat) \pm 0.03 \, {\rm (sys)}}] \times 10^{-3}$ for GBT-LRG, at z ≃ 0.8. We also report results at $k_{\rm eff}=0.24$ and $k_{\rm eff}=0.48 \, h\,{\rm Mpc^{-1}}$. With little information on H I parameters beyond our local Universe, these are amongst the most precise constraints on neutral hydrogen density fluctuations in an underexplored redshift range. | 9 |
a curing agent for fat necrosis which contains a dithia derivative represented by the general formula ## str1 ## wherein r and r 1 may be either the same or different and denote a lower alkyl group ; n denotes an integer of 0 , 1 or 2 ; and a denotes -- ch 2 --, ## str2 ## m being h or a salt - forming rest , -- ch ═ ch --, -- ch 2 ch 2 --, or ## str3 ## and a method for curing said disease using the said curing agent . | 0 |
Multi-wavelength modeling of the synchrotron radiation from relativistic transients such as Gamma-ray Burst (GRB) afterglows is a powerful means of exploring the physics of relativistic shocks and of deriving properties of the explosion, such as the kinetic energy of the associated relativistic outflows. Capturing the location and evolution of the synchrotron cooling break is critical to break parameter degeneracies associated with such modeling. However, the shape of the spectrum above the cooling break, as well as the location and evolution of the break itself can be significantly altered by synchrotron self-Compton (SSC) cooling. We present an observer's guide to applying SSC cooling with and without Klein-Nishina (KN) corrections to GRB afterglow modeling. We provide a publicly available python code to calculate the Compton $Y$-parameter as a function of electron Lorentz factor, from which we compute changes to the electron distribution, along with KN-corrected afterglow spectra and light curves. In this framework, the canonical synchrotron spectral shapes split into multiple sub-regimes. We summarize each new spectral shape and describe its observational significance. We discuss how KN corrections can account for harder spectra and shallower decline rates observed in some GRB X-ray afterglows. Our overall aim is to provide an easy application of SSC+KN corrections into analytical multi-wavelength modeling frameworks for relativistic transients. | 9 |
No description provided. | 9 |
this invention relates to medical apparatus , and in one embodiment useful as a urine sampling receptacle wherein urine initially discharged therein may be segregated in order to get a sample which is more nearly representative in chemical composition , comprising a sloped false bottom having an aperture therethrough which includes at least a portion of one edge thereof and is positioned at the bottom of the slope . | 0 |
an air cleaning system for a vehicle includes : an air purification button generating an operation signal for purifying air in an interior of the vehicle ; an inside air purification unit blocking air outside of the vehicle from being introduced into the interior of the vehicle and filtering and circulating air inside of the vehicle , when the air purification button is operated ; a fog detection unit detecting a humidity of a window of the vehicle by detecting moisture on the window ; and a controller controlling an operation of the inside air purification unit when the air purification button is operated and determining whether a defogging unit of the vehicle for removing the moisture on the window is to be operated based on a signal from the fog detection unit . | 1 |
the embodiment disclosed herein relates to a lighting system that includes an auxiliary lighting circuit for use with an electronic hid ballast . the lighting system comprises a power supply configured to provide power to a high intensity discharge lamp via an electronic ballast and a ballast power sensing component configured to determine the amount of power drawn by the electronic ballast and to convert this power drawn by the electronic ballast to a scaled voltage that is representative of the power drawn by an hid ballast . a lamp driver component is configured to provide power to an auxiliary lamp via the same power supply when the scaled voltage reaches a triggering threshold . a voltage regulation component is configured to regulate the power delivered to the auxiliary lamp such that the auxiliary lamp power stays within a predefined range . | 7 |
a method is disclosed for implementing and reporting network measurements between a source of probe packets and an element , such as a router . the invention exploits commonly implemented features on commercial elements . by exploiting these features , the expense of deploying special purpose measurement devices can be avoided . in one aspect of the invention , a plurality of probe packets is transmitted in a packet network with each of the probe packets having the same key and the same aggregation characteristic . a report is then received from an instructionless element regarding the plurality of probe packets , thereby enabling measurement of a parameter of the packet network . | 8 |
derivatives of 2 - 6 - nitrobenzoic acids are disclosed , wherein at least one of the sulfamyl substituents is selected from amino -, - amino -, or di - amino -, hydrogen , lower alkyl , hydroxy -, allyl , or when taken together with the nitrogen of the sulfamyl moiety , form a heterocyclic ring . these compounds have activity in increasing the sensitivity of hypoxic tumor cells to therapeutic radiation . also disclosed are methods of preparing such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions including such compounds . | 2 |
a storage system includes a storage for storing data , and a store buffer for temporarily buffering data before storing it into the storage . a store request is applied to the store buffer , and store data accompanied by the store request is applied to the store buffer . when a fetch request for the storage does not exist , the store data buffered in the store buffer is transferred from the store buffer to the storage and is stored therein . | 6 |
Development repository for GeoChronR | 9 |
a reproducing apparatus for reproducing an information signal recorded on a recording medium is provided with a reproducing part arranged to reproduce the information signal recorded on the recording medium and to output the reproduced information signal , a muting circuit for muting the information signal outputted from the reproducing part , a detecting circuit for detecting the level of a noise component included in the information signal outputted from the reproducing part , and a control part for controlling a muting action of the muting circuit on the basis of a result of detection provided by the detecting circuit . these parts in combination enable the reproducing apparatus to reproduce the information signal without generating any noise component , in a minimal length of time after the commencement of reproduction . | 6 |
a multi - section telescoping pole including a tubular first section having a female end and an interior which defines an axial path . a second section has a male end slidably engaged within the interior of the first section through the female end and being slidable along the axial path . an internal annular groove is provided adjacent a distal end of the pole section remote from a proximal end and having a button receiving opening in the annular groove . the annular groove is configured to capture the button when the first and second sections are telescopically extended so that once the button has been captured in the groove , all that the user need do thereafter is to rotate one pole section relative to another to align the button now captured in the groove with the button receiving opening to secure the two pole sections together . | 8 |
a turbomachine rotor blade , said blade having , at the distal end thereof , a heel comprising : a platform having a first edge on the lower side and a second edge on the upper side , at least one sealing member having a first end portion on the lower side and a second end portion on the upper side , said sealing member having a sealing top that extends radially outwards from said platform between said first and second end portions , characterised in that , for at least one sealing member , the heel comprises , on at least at one of the edges , a portion forming a bowl extending along the end portion of the sealing member which corresponds to the edge , the portion forming the bowl being suitable for receiving a deposit of anti - wear material . | 5 |
a machine for removing and mounting tires from and onto respective wheel rims has a base , a platform rotating on the base , and a column which extends vertically upwards from the base to the side of the platform and supports , one following the other , two mutually slidable elements one of which carries at its end a tool which is to operate on the tire bead . the element which supports the tool is secured to the center of the wheel rim . | 1 |
it is not uncommon for two or more wireless - enabled devices to spend most of their time in close proximity to one another . for example , a person may routinely carry a personal digital assistant and a portable digital audio / video player , or a cellphone and a pda , or a smartphone and a gaming device . when it is desirable to increase the memory storage capacity of a first such device , it may be possible to use memory on one or more of the other devices to temporarily store data from the first device . | 7 |
a current source comprises a current driver comprising a current generator and a first resistor serially coupled at a first node , a level shift unit located between the first node and a second node to generate a rated voltage difference between the second and the first nodes , and a voltage regulator device having an input terminal coupled to the second node and an output terminal coupled to a control terminal of the current generator . the voltage regulator device maintains the voltage level of the second node at a first voltage reference by modifying the voltage level of the control terminal . along with the variation of the voltage level of the control terminal , a supply current generated by the current source for a load is varied to modify the voltage level of the second node to the first voltage level . the control loop stabilizes the supply current value . | 6 |
formerly , it was difficult to exercise proper control for recording and outputting a plurality of contiguous data . to solve this problem , for example , a plurality of contiguous data are acquired from a stream in which the reference information for reproducing at an acquisition end a clock synchronized with a system clock prevailing at the time of generation is multiplexed . a plurality of timestamped data are then read from recording means . timestamp information is removed from the read timestamped information . the resulting data without the timestamp information is handled as the read data and output with the timing dependent on the timestamp information . the timestamp information generation operation performed for a write and the output operation performed for a read with the timing dependent on the timestamp information are synchronized with an adjusted clock . | 7 |
chemical mechanical polishing systems and methods are disclosed . the system includes a polishing pad that is configured to move from a first point to a second point . a carrier is also included and is configured to hold a substrate to be polished over the polishing pad . the carrier is designed to apply the substrate to the polishing pad in a polish location that is between the first point and the second point . a first sensor is located at the first point and oriented so as to sense an in temperature of the polishing pad , and a second sensor is located a the second point and oriented so as to sense an out temperature of the polishing pad . the sensing of the in and out temperatures is configured to produce a temperature differential that allows monitoring the process state and the state of the wafer surface for purposes of switching the process steps while processing wafers by chemical mechanical planarization . | 1 |
the invention relates to a device for heating food comprising a frame , a pan or basket having an opening into which the food to be heated can be placed , which pan or basket can be coupled to the frame by means of coupling means and in which the frame comprises a heating element and a fan for circulating heated air in the pan or basket , and a drive for rotating the pan or basket about a non - vertical rotation axis during the heating of food in a heating position of the frame . the frame is designed such that the pan or basket can be coupled to the frame while the pan or basket is on a supporting surface with its opening directed upwards . the invention also comprises a method for heating food . | 0 |
POP An R package in support of publication, "Species Density Models from Opportunistic Citizen Science Data." Jay M. Ver Hoef<sup>a</sup>, Devin Johnson<sup>a</sup>, Robyn Angliss<sup>a</sup>, Matt Higham<sup>b</sup> <sup>a</sup>NOAA Fisheries (NMFS) Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Marine Mammal Laboratory, Seattle, WA <sup>b</sup>Department of Statistics, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY As a scientific work, and in keeping with common scientific practicies, I kindly request that you cite my research project and applicable publications if you use my work(s) or data in your publications or presentations. Additionally, I strongly encourage and welcome collaboration to promote use of these data in the proper context and scope. The publication is currently accepted for publication in <em>Methods in Ecology and Evolution</em>: Ver Hoef, J.M., Johnson, D., Angliss, R., and Higham, M. 2021. Species Density Models from Opportunistic Citizen Science Data. In press, <em>Methods in Ecology and Evolution</em>. | 9 |
the invention provides , improved herbicide compositions , methods of making the compositions and methods of controlling plant growth . the subject invention relates to combining fatty acid based and other herbicides with succinic acid , succinic acid derivatives and other additives such as those having essentially no herbicidal activity to increase the activity of the herbicide and provide methods of controlling plant growth by applying a combination of a herbicidal fatty acid with succinic acid and / or succinic acid derivative chemicals and / or other additives . in addition to the use of succinic acid , combining other krebs cycle acids with herbicides can also provide beneficial effects . concentrations of herbicides and additives applied to plants in accordance with the invention can include compositions involving 0 . 1 to 30 % herbicide , preferably 0 . 5 to 15 % herbicide and additive and more preferably 1 - 8 % herbicide . the ratio of herbicide , such as fatty acid herbicide to activity enhancing additives can be from 1 : 10 to 20 : 1 , preferably 1 : 1 to 20 : 1 , most preferably 1 : 1 to 5 : 1 . | 0 |
This project was created for the genome analysis of Aralia elata. HMM_search_pipeline.pl was used to predict gene families by HMM method. gene.on.chromosomes.R was used to show the genes distribution on chromosomes. | 9 |
in an apparatus for contacting fluid with subdivided contact material , such as a radial - flow catalytic reactor , means having a substantially horizontal surface is attached to a lower portion of a vertically movable member within the reactor , the member being selected from center pipes and particle - retaining screens . the weight of contact material on the means restrains upward movement of the member during temperature cycling , and thus prevents problems caused by the upward movement . | 1 |
a system and method for accomplishing improved file access within a joint tactical radio system software component architecture system environment is described . a file access class may be added to an existing jtrs sca system , the added file access class being an instance of a jtrs sca file access class . using this system and method , clients requesting access to a file may be allowed to use more direct file access methods , bypassing a jtrs sca service , if the file of interest is local to the requesting client &# 39 ; s environment , e . g . local to the same processor . it is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure . it is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims . | 8 |
a fusion protein for inhibiting cervical cancer is disclosed , which comprises a peptide sequence of human papillomavirus type 16 , a peptide translocating peptide for translocation , and a peptide within a carboxyl terminal fragment . the present invention further comprising a composition of antibody , which conjugates to e7 peptide , wherein the nucleotide sequence corresponding to the amino acid sequence of the e7 peptide is shown as seq . id . no . 1 . | 0 |
an extreme ultraviolet radiation source pellet includes at least one metal particle embedded within a heavy noble gas cluster contained within a noble gas shell cluster . the euv radiation source assembly can be activated by a sequential irradiation of at least one first laser pulse and at least one second laser pulse . each first laser pulse generates plasma by detaching outer orbital electrons from the at least one metal particle and releasing the electrons into the heavy noble gas cluster . each second laser pulse amplifies the plasma embedded in the heavy noble gas cluster triggering a laser - driven self - amplifying process . the amplified plasma induces inter - orbital electron transitions in heavy noble gas and other constitute atoms leading to emission of euv radiation . the laser pulsing units can be combined with a source pellet generation unit to form an integrated euv source system . | 7 |
a collapsible structure comprising a collapsible support structure having a flexible covering disposed thereon . the support structure comprises a plurality of pole members that emanate from an upper assembly . the upper assembly has first and second hub members that , when brought into abutting contact with each other , cause the structure to assume a fully constructed configuration but when separated from each other allow the structure to become collapsed . in many embodiments , the structure can be converted from its constructed configuration to its collapsed configuration substantially with the use of a single hand . in some embodiments , 2 or more of the collapsible structures may be joined together to form a multi - unit structure . these collapsible structures may include decorative markings on the flexible cover , especially in embodiments intended for use by or entertainment of children . | 4 |
an exercise garment and system of obtaining access to audio while exercising , the garment carrying an electrical cable removably connected to an earphone and an audio source carried by the person exercising . methods are also disclosed . | 7 |
a system and method for tracking the flight of golf balls at driving range . the system includes a plurality of hitting stations , a plurality of sensors , a computer , and a range surface . each hitting station in the plurality of hitting stations includes a golf ball , a golf club , a monitor , and a sensor . at least one other sensor in the plurality of sensors is placed outside a hitting station . the flight path of the golf balls being calculated by the computer using parameters by the plurality of sensors . the method includes steps for determining whether a first sensor detected a first parameter and a second parameter , whether a second sensor detected a first and a second parameter , whether a third sensor detected a third parameter , and depicting the flight path of the golf balls using the first parameter , the second parameter , and the third parameter . | 6 |
an imaging optical system includes first to third lens groups , and performs focusing by moving the second lens group , to satisfy the following conditional expressions : 0 . 8 & lt ; 1 gr — fl / fl & lt ; 1 . 2 , 0 . 6 & lt ;| 2 gr — fl / fl |& lt ; 2 . 5 , 0 . 6 & lt ; 3 gr — fl / fl & lt ; 1 . 8 0 . 8 & lt ; 1 gr — r — nop / 1 gr — thi & lt ; 1 . 1 , and − 0 . 6 & lt ; 2 gr — r — nop / 2 gr — thi & lt ; 1 . 6 where fl , 1gr_fl , 2gr_fl , and 3gr_fl represent focal lengths of the entire system , and the first to third lens groups , respectively , 1gr_r_nop represents a distance from the outermost surface of the first lens group on the object side to a rear principal point of the first lens group , 1gr_thi represents a total length of the first lens group , 2gr_r_nop represents a distance from the outermost surface of the second lens group on the object side to a rear principal point of the second lens group , and 2gr_thi represents a total length of the second lens group . | 6 |
an apparatus is disclosed for the feeding of oval - shaped open end wire links seriatim , from an open - link feeding bar magazine , to a groove in a movable link - forming slide tool . subsequent upward movement of the link - forming slide tool carries the open oval - shaped wire link into internal surface contact with a fixed position link center - forming anvil . closed chain links or findings are mounted over the ends of the open wire links at this point , and further upward movement of the link - forming slide tool results in the closure of the previously open wire link to a desired configuration such as oval or round , and its assembly with the preformed ornamental objects is completed . the present device may be employed in various power driven modes . | 1 |
Antares A is a ~0.6-1.4-mag irregular variable M1.5 Iab star. Along with Betelgeuse (M2 Iab), Antares is the one of the nearest red supergiants (RSG) and core collapse supernovae progenitors. Unlike Betelgeuse, Antares has a companion (B4V: Antares B) and is near its birthplace in the Upper Sco OB Association (d ~140-170 pc; age ~7-11 Myr). Betelgeuse appears to have a more complicated history, being a runaway star and a possible result of a stellar merger (Wheeler et al. 2017). For these reasons Antares may be a better representative of a typical RSG Type II SN progenitor. We analyzed 70 years of photometric data primarily from the American Variable Star Observers (AAVSO) database and from the Hipparcos mission. Due to its southern (-26.25°) declination, Antares is difficult to observe from the northern hemisphere where airmasses typically exceed z >2.5. Moreover, Antares is a bright star with no nearby comparison stars which makes visual photometry relatively difficult. Because of this, there are much fewer and lesser quality observations of Antares (1,800mv/V observations) as compared to Betelgeuse (46,000). We vetted the observations assigning low (or zero) weight to visual observations made from the mid-northern latitudes. Because of denser time coverage, the observations analysis was separated into segments with the 1988-2023 holding the most substantial and reliable data. For the period analyses we employed the CLEANest algorithm and the Weighted Wavelet Z-Transform (WWZ) given in the period analysis software Peranso-3 (Paunzen & Vanmunster 2016). Three dominant periods were uncovered. One of 348±25d and longer periods of 850±65d and 3080±320d. An additional period of 8,000±300d was also discovered through an analysis of the full 70 years of photometric data. High precision time series photometry, preferably from the southern hemisphere, is sorely needed. The results are discussed, and our period studies are compared with a similar period analysis of Betelgeuse. This research is supported by Villanova Undergraduate Research Fellowship (VURF). We thank the many AAVSO observers who carried out visual and photoelectric observations. We also thank Don Corona and Rick Wasatonic for carrying out CCD and PEP photometry. | 9 |
a vane assembly for a gas turbine engine including a shroud with openings defined therein about a circumference thereof and vanes extending radially from the shroud with a vane tip in each opening . isolating means are disposed in each opening to isolate the vane tip from the shroud ring . each vane tip is engaged with the shroud by retaining means for restricting movement of the vane tip in an axial direction relative to said shroud . | 5 |
a neutron absorbent including a composite material is provided . the composite material is obtained by impregnating a carbon material with a boron oxide and / or a hydrate compound thereof , and baking such carbon material under pressure by inert gas at a temperature of not lower than 1500 ° c . | 8 |
the present invention modifies the implementation of the netscape security model to use an apparatus to set and get extended class data . more specifically , use of the apparatus to store the additional security information for later retrieval at the point where this information would have been written into the java class data structure , and retrieve this information at the point it would have been read from the java class data structure . the apparatus is implemented by creating a hash table of objects that store the extended class information . the hash key function uses the original class reference to lookup the classes shadow data structure . | 6 |
an optical noise monitor measures noise power within narrow wavelength regions between channel signals of a dense wavelength division multiplexed signal . the noise monitor receives the dwdm signal and cascades the signal along a multipoint travel path where the signal is incident on a series of multi - pass filters . each multi - pass filter selects a narrow , predefined wavelength region between channel signals of the dwdm signal . noise power within the predefined wavelength region is detected and snr is monitored by comparing the detected noise power to the power in the channel signal . according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention , the noise monitor includes multi - pass filters that each have reflective surfaces to guide optical energy within a predefined wavelength region through multiple passes of an optical filter . according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention , the noise monitor includes multi - pass filters each having a serial arrangement of multiple optical filters . | 6 |
a process of fabricating the storage capacitor of a dram memory ic device having increased electrode surface area is disclosed . the hemispherical - grain silicon layer used to effect the area increase does not suffer stripping - off during the process of removal of its native oxide . the prevention of the stripping - off is achieved by the employment of a amorphous silicon layer underlying the hemispherical - grain silicon layer . the amorphous silicon layer improves the adhesiveness of the hemispherical - grain silicon layer , thereby preventing its stripping - off . | 7 |
a head and neck restraint system includes a headpiece , a saddle , and tensioners connecting the headpiece to the saddle . the headpiece resides on top of a crew member &# 39 ; s head and the saddle includes a saddle strap residing under the crew member &# 39 ; s buttocks . the tensioners are pneumatic muscles which contract when a flow of gas is provided by gas generators . the gas generators are triggered by a g - sensor or by the initiation of a predetermined event . triggering signals pass through a manifold from an ejection seat , aircraft , or vehicle . contraction of the pneumatic muscles pulls the headpiece toward the saddle , thereby restraining the head , neck , and spine . the system is worn as an undergarment or incorporated into a garment . a manual adjustment provides head support during flight . the system is particularly useful for preventing head and neck injuries during ejection from or crash of an aircraft or vehicle . | 1 |
lip die structures include thrust developing elements spaced along one lip at first points for flexing those first points toward and away from the other lip and controlled by a thickness monitor spaced downstream along the web being produced from the lip die . first heating elements are carried by the one lip aligned with the thrust developing elements and are controlled by the thickness monitor to selectively heat the first heating elements responsive to monitored decreases in web thickness . second heating elements are also carried by the first lip intermediate the first heating elements and are controlled by the thickness monitor to actuate , selectively , the second heating elements responsive to monitored decreases in thickness of said web . | 1 |
a method for the treatment or prevention of a disease mediated by the alpha - 2b - adrenoceptor in a mammal . the method includes administering to the mammal an effective amount of a selective ( alpha - 2b - adrenoceptor antagonist , where the antagonist is a compound selected from the group consisting of compounds a , b , c , d and e disclosed in scheme i , or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound . | 2 |
a mufti illumination point flashlight headlamp that can be used as a traditional handheld flashlight or mounted in a head strap and used as a hands free headlamp . | 5 |
a liquid friction coupling is disclosed , which comprises a housing , which constitutes one coupling part and is filled with a viscous liquid , a shaft , which protrudes into the housing and constitutes the other coupling part , interdigitating disks , which are nonrotatably connected in alternation to the housing and to the shaft , respectively , and spacers disposed between the disks . in order to improve the torque characteristic during an operation involving liquid friction and to achieve a steeper rise of the hump torque , each of the outer or inner disks entirely or in part tends to exhibit a thermal deformation in an axial direction and a spacer ring is provided between each inner disk and an outer disk of an adjacent pair of disks . | 5 |
in the past , user authorization based on biometric information was conducted by correlating a single instance of biometric information against a template . by using this method , a percentage of the population is difficult to authenticate . further , due to skin damage and injuries , sometimes biometric information is not suited to identification . a sore throat affecting voice information and scraped finger tips affecting fingerprint information are two examples of common problems with authorization in dependence upon biometric information . a method of authenticating a user in dependence upon biometric input information is disclosed . the method allows a user to select biometric information sources and a number of repetitions for each source in order to customize the process of biometric user authentication . | 6 |
a permanent magnet starter / generator subsystem configured in a fault tolerant architecture is described herein for small engine applications . the system allows for lighter system weight , improved system reliability , higher performance capability and reduced maintenance . | 7 |
We present results on the environmental dependence of the star-forming galaxy main sequence in 11 galaxy cluster fields at 1.0 < z < 1.5 from the Gemini Observations of Galaxies in Rich Early Environments Survey (GOGREEN) survey. We use a homogeneously selected sample of field and cluster galaxies whose membership is derived from dynamical analysis. Using [ $\rm{O{\small II}}$ ]-derived star formation rates (SFRs), we find that cluster galaxies have suppressed SFRs at fixed stellar mass in comparison to their field counterparts by a factor of 1.4 ± 0.1 (∼3.3σ) across the stellar mass range: 9.0 < log (M<SUB>*</SUB>/M<SUB>⊙</SUB>) < 11.2. We also find that this modest suppression in the cluster galaxy star-forming main sequence is mass and redshift dependent: the difference between cluster and field increases towards lower stellar masses and lower redshift. When comparing the distribution of cluster and field galaxy SFRs to the star-forming main sequence, we find an overall shift towards lower SFRs in the cluster population, and note the absence of a tail of high SFR galaxies as seen in the field. Given this observed suppression in the cluster galaxy star-forming main sequence, we explore the implications for several scenarios such as formation time differences between cluster and field galaxies, and environmentally induced star formation quenching and associated time-scales. | 9 |
an apparatus for observing an eye of an examinee by imaging the eye , includes an irradiation optical system ; an imaging optical system ; a monitor ; and a display control part , wherein the imaging optical system includes a wavefront detector which receives the beam reflected by the objective part to detect wavefront aberration thereof and a wavefront compensator adapted to compensate the wavefront aberration based on a detection result of the wavefront detector , the wavefront compensator being placed within an optical path of the imaging optical system excepting a common optical path with the irradiation optical system . | 0 |
a method for synthesizing electrocardiogram leads includes obtaining a sequence of voltage - time measurements for a set of electrocardiogram leads and subjecting the measurements to abstract factor analysis to obtain a set of eigenvalues and associated eigenvectors . a minimal subset of electrocardiogram leads is identified from which the voltage - time measurements can be calculated with acceptable error . simplex optimization is performed on a subset of the voltage - time measurements measured with the minimal subset of electrocardiogram leads to obtain a universal transformation matrix , and the universal transformation matrix is multiplied by the subset of the voltage - time measurements to calculate the full set of voltage - time measurements . the full set of leads can be used to calculate a body surface map , and the eigenvalues can be tracked in time to predict the onset of pathology such as myocardial infarction . | 0 |
the engine comprises a base having a spool fastened thereon , the spool including a hub symmetrical about a first axis and having a pair of side plates normal to and having inside faces spaced apart along the first axis . there are plate ports in the inside faces . a cylinder rotor includes a second hub rotatable on the first hub about the first axis and includes a pair of side discs normal to the first axis and having outside faces spaced apart axially between said side plates to establish first and second axial clearances between the side plates and the adjacent side discs . there are cylinders mounted radially on the cylinder rotor with ducts extending from the cylinders to the disc ports in the outside faces radially opposite the plate ports . a driven shaft symmetrical about a second axis is eccentrically journalled in and extends through the hub . a rotor is fast on the driven shaft and carries pivot pins . there are pistons in the radial cylinders and connecting rods pivoted in the pistons and pivoted on the pivot pins . on the rotor are some spacing pins carrying eccentrics . eccentric strap bearings extend around the eccentrics and are secured to the spool . there are separate , constant volume oil pumps appropriately driven , each being connected to a respective one of the axial clearances in order to maintain the dimensions and shapes of the clearances such that gas leakage therethrough from the ports toward the atmosphere is maintained at a predetermined minimum value . | 5 |
the present invention provides a technique for securely identifying devices that can interact by wired or wireless communication protocols . an transaction object is generated which contains details of an interaction between a pair of devices . the transaction object can subsequently be transferred to other devices to provide details of the interaction , thereby enabling the identity of the sending device to be determined by the receiving device , as well as other relevant information . | 6 |
We present the imaging and spectroscopic analysis of the combined Chandra ACIS-S observations of the Compton-thick Seyfert 2 galaxy NGC 4945. We performed a spatially resolved spectroscopy of the circumnuclear environment of the source, picturing the innermost 200 parsecs around the highly absorbed nucleus. The additional 200 ks ACIS-S data with respect to the previous campaign allowed us to map with even greater detail the central structure of this source and to discover an enhanced iron emission in the innermost nuclear region, with respect to the associated Compton reflection continuum. We revealed that the equivalent width of the Fe K α line is spatially variable (ranging from 0.5 to 3 keV), on scales of tens of parsecs, likely due to the ionization state and orientation effects of the reprocessing material, with respect to the central X-ray illuminating source. A clump of highly ionized Fe xxv He α is also detected, 40 parsecs east to the nucleus. When observations taken years apart are considered, the central unresolved reflected emission is found to remain constant. | 9 |
dimethacrylates are provided having the following chemical structure : ## str1 ## where ## str2 ## is a saturated , 6 membered , monocyclic , hydrocarbyl ring system ; r 1 , r 2 and r 3 are the same or different and are hydrogen or alkyl or alkoxy groups having 1 to 12 carbon atoms ; and r 4 and r 5 are the same or different and are hydrogen or groups of the formula : ## str3 ## where r 6 is an aliphatic , aromatic or cycloaliphatic group having 1 to 14 carbon atoms , provided that at least one of the groups r 4 and r 5 is a group of the formula : ## str4 ## these compounds are useful in dental material which cures to form polymers having high mechanical strength , low water sorption , resistance to staining , good color stability when exposed to short - wave radiation and good chemical resistance to the oral environment . also provided are a method for polymerizing this compound in situ on teeth and a tooth comprising a polymer of this compound . | 0 |
a unique mixture of expanded polystyrene beads and vermiculite is molded to form a one piece nesting block , having a plurality of egg laying holes for the leaf cutter bee . the unique nesting block is light weight and possesses the necessary environmental characteristics attractive to the leaf cutter bee namely , dissipation of water while providing a degree of permeability necessary to prevent mold and other harmful effects to the bee larvae . | 0 |
The Wide-Field Infrared Space Telescope (WFIRST) will be capable of delivering precise astrometry for faint sources over the enormous field of view of its main camera, the Wide-Field Imager (WFI). This unprecedented combination will be transformative for the many scientific questions that require precise positions, distances, and velocities of stars. We describe the expectations for the astrometric precision of the WFIRST WFI in different scenarios, illustrate how a broad range of science cases will see significant advances with such data, and identify aspects of WFIRST's design where small adjustments could greatly improve its power as an astrometric instrument. | 9 |
the present invention discloses ethylenediaminenitroplatinum complexes of with ligands of oxides of nitrogen , and their synthesis , which , in vivo , may be reduced to produce &# 34 ; cisplatin &# 34 ; type platinum antitumor complex and nitric oxide , which also reportedly has anti - tumor activity . | 2 |
the present invention provides a foot pedal for a drum that can clamp a hoop regardless of a board thickness of a hoop , improves an operability , handling and moreover , appearance , and increases a freedom of a setting the angle of a foot board . a pedal frame provides a hoop pushing apparatus that clamps a drum hoop . the hoop pushing apparatus includes : a hoop clamp with rotatability ; a bolt that is provided at a front edge portion of the hoop clamp , piercing the hoop clamp , and can be adjusted in height ; a hoop holding and binding lever that is provided at a bottom side of the hoop clamp with rotability ; and a clamp holding mechanism that rotates and holds the hoop clamp at a certain height . the hoop pushing apparatus , upon clamping , holds and binds the hoop with a hoop receiving member and the hoop holding and binding lever . | 6 |
a wrapping method for operating a vertical , inclined or horizontal type wrapping machine for wrapping food products such as loaves of bread , wads of noodles or the like with synthetic resin film is free from the problem which are inherent in conventional wrapping machines related to abrupt stopping actions of the wrapping operation whenever products are incorrectly positioned . the method provides a way to bypass the problem by detecting in advance incorrectly positioned products and temporarily halting only the operation of the cutting blades without stopping the overall operation of the machine . the method according to the present invention can significantly enhance the efficiency of the wrapping operation and reduce the time and labor required to remove the trouble in a conventional machine . | 1 |
a high speed apparatus for pocketing documents in a pocket . a document to be pocketed is diverted from a document track towards a cupping apparatus by a pocket selector . the cupping apparatus includes an initial cupping rib and first , second , and third drive rollers , with a metal pinch roller being positioned opposite the second drive roller to cup a document to be pocketed . the leading edge of the cupped document encounters a document spring to create a &# 34 ; travelling wave &# 34 ; which functions to push the trailing edges of documents already pocketed away from an entry point to the pocket to enable the document to be pocketed to enter the pocket without collision and to enter in the right order . the document spring has a rectangular opening in each end thereof to enable the end to be secured to a rectangular boss located on a guide member within the apparatus to provide a quick change construction . | 1 |
We present the computational relativity (CoRe) collaboration’s public database of gravitational waveforms from binary neutron star mergers. The database currently contains 367 waveforms from numerical simulations that are consistent with general relativity and that employ constraint satisfying initial data in hydrodynamical equilibrium. It spans 164 physically distinct configuration with different binary parameters (total binary mass, mass-ratio, initial separation, eccentricity, and stars’ spins) and simulated physics. Waveforms computed at multiple grid resolutions and extraction radii are provided for controlling numerical uncertainties. We also release an exemplary set of 18 hybrid waveforms constructed with a state-of-art effective-one-body model spanning the frequency band of advanced gravitational-wave detectors. We outline present and future applications of the database to gravitational-wave astronomy. | 9 |
in a double row ball bearing disposed around a pinion shaft to support the same , at least an inner ring member out of its inner and outer ring members is applied to a carbonitriding surface treatment , and hardness of at least inner ring raceway surfaces of the inner ring member is substantially the same as hardness of balls . with this construction , the bearing has an excellent load - withstanding performance , so that the lifetime of the bearing is prolonged . | 5 |
an extender for a bolt catch release lever on a bolt catch operating lever of a firearm equipped with a protective spare magazine carrier for holding a loaded spare magazine in a position of readiness for immediate insertion into operative engagement with that firearm , and an integrated bolt catch and extended catch release lever . the extended bolt catch release lever places an engagement contact face of an outer end in a position accessible for easy operation of the bolt catch release mechanism of a rifle when the spare magazine carrier is in place . | 5 |
pharmaceutical compositions which release the active ingredient slowly are based upon a growth factor or hormone as active ingredient and a means for effecting slow release of the active ingredient . means for effecting slow release of the active ingredient comprise a conjugate or mixture of a first component and a second component . the first component is a protein other than the active ingredient for binding growth factors and hormones , and the second component is a biodegradable carrier . | 0 |
the present invention relates to a system and process for a nutraceutical beverage mixing system . provided is a customizable supplement beverage system and method for personalizing and operating the same to a particular user and optionally for operative tracking proposed additionally is an operative system for receiving and individually identifying a concentrate or supplement combinations , for mixing the same prior to a use , and for dispensing the same for use , and for tracking control factors relating to the same . | 0 |
an arrangement for the equipping of electronic packages with elliptical c4 connects possessing optimal orientation for enhanced reliability . furthermore , disclosed is a method providing elliptical c4 connects which possesses optimal orientation for enhanced reliability , as implemented in connection with their installation in electronic packages . employed are essentially elliptical solder pads or elliptical c4 pad configurations at various preferably corner locations on a semiconductor chip . | 8 |
a method and a device for the assisted parking of a motor vehicle into a parking space are provided . the method comprises the following method steps : approaching the parking space ; measuring the parking space using sensors situated on the motor vehicle ; calculating a setpoint parking path and indicating the setpoint parking path on a display ; indicating the actual parking path on the display such that the actual parking path may be adapted to the setpoint parking path . | 1 |
a skate having a skate boot with a non - lasted boot shell , the shell having a first non - lasted three - dimensional sub - shell and a second non - lasted three - dimensional sub - shell , the second sub - shell being interior to and adjoining the first sub - shell , the first sub - shell comprising a first material having a first density and the second sub - shell comprising a second material having a second density , the second density being less than the first density , the shell being shaped so as to have a heel portion , an ankle portion , a lateral portion , a medial portion , and a sole portion ; and a ground - engaging assembly disposed on an underside of the skate . additional sub - shells are possible . methods of manufacturing the skate boot shell , including molding and build - up , are also disclosed . | 0 |
the present invention relates to compositions and methods for removing an epidermal portion of the skin of a patient by microdermabrasion with a crystalline emulsion . the crystalline emulsion includes a mixture of coated crystals and a carrier . the coated crystals are formed by combining magnesium oxide , aluminum oxide or a combination of the two with methicone , adding a catalyst , such as ammonia , and mixing , then baking the resulting slurry mixture until the mixture is dry . the coated crystals are able to stay in the emulsion in a carrier . | 0 |
a hand - held apparatus is provided to allow a user to easily apply the necessary force required to install or remove caps into or from a vial or test tube . the device includes a handle member that is ergonomically shaped to provide a user with maximum comfort and control of a cap while applying pressure to insert caps . the device also includes a coupling portion configured to selectively engage a cap and efficiently disengage a cap . through this configuration , a user generated force is transferred from the handle member through the coupling portion , and to the cap , thereby causing the cap into an opening of the vial for locking the cap into a sealed and closed position with the vial . | 8 |
the presently claimed invention relates to image sensors to be worn or attached on a human . one claim recites an apparatus including : an image sensor to capture image data , said apparatus to be worn or attached on a human so that said image sensor captures image data while said apparatus is worn or attached on the human ; and an analyzer to analyze captured image data and to determine plural - bit identifiers for one or more objects represented in the captured image data . of course , additional combinations are provided as claimed as well . | 6 |
improvements in an abandoned baby , infant , child or animal alter system is disclosed . when a child or animal is being transported with a driver in the vehicle , the driver will generally maintain a comfortable temperature in the interior of the vehicle . the temperature and temperature changes are monitored to determine that a child or animal is unattended . the monitor is coupled with a connection in the car , a seat belt of a baby seat or integrated into the baby seat . integrating the sensor with a seat belt or buckle provides a switch for operation of the sensor . the signaling system can be integrated with the light , horn or alarm or can be connected to a cellular network , wi - fi or other radio communications system to send a notification that a baby , infant , child or animal has been left and secured in a vehicle and needs attention . | 6 |
pre - shave compositions to lubricate skin during electric shaving that comprise at least one carboxy silicone polymer and a volatile component to serve as a carrier to the polymer . the pre - shave composition lubricates the skin to reduce skin friction between the electric razor and the skin surface , provides a closer shave , and provides improved feeling to the skin during and after shaving . | 0 |
The Submillimetre Common User Bolometer Array 2 (SCUBA-2) is the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope's continuum imager, operating simultaneously at 450 and 850 μm. SCUBA-2 was commissioned in 2009-2011, and since that time, regular observations of point-like standard sources have been performed whenever the instrument is in use. Expanding the calibrator observation sample by an order of magnitude compared to previous work, in this paper we derive updated opacity relations at each wavelength for a new atmospheric extinction correction, analyze the Flux Conversion Factors used to convert instrumental units to physical flux units as a function of date and observation time, present information on the beam profiles for each wavelength, and update secondary calibrator source fluxes. Between 07:00 and 17:00 UTC, the portion of the night that is most stable to temperature gradients that cause dish deformation, the total flux uncertainty and the peak flux uncertainty measured at 450 μm are found to be 14% and 17%, respectively. Measured at 850 μm, the total flux and peak flux uncertainties are 6% and 7%, respectively. The analysis presented in this work is applicable to all SCUBA-2 projects observed since 2011. | 9 |
an annular saw blade has a outer periphery with cutting or tearing members , an inner periphery or inner edge and an annular web portion between the inner and outer peripheries . the saw blade has at least one annular drive surface of a flexible , polymeric solid material , against which flexible drive surface a rotatable drive member is intended to be pressed to effect the rotation of the saw blade about its center of rotation . an annular saw for this saw blade has at least one rotatable drive member with projections intended to be pressed into said flexible material of the saw blade . | 1 |
a method and apparatus for the management of injection and production of well fluids in a subterranean well is described to optimize the use of stimulation fluids to enhance their compatibility with subterranean reservoirs and the surface environment and thereby reducing the damage said fluids induce in subterranean reservoirs and upon flow back to the surface reduce their damage to the environment is described . more specifically , this method is directed to the subterranean treatment of injection fluids . | 2 |
This version of the code generates the bifurcation diagrams and integral stability figures | 9 |
a device for stopping flow of molten metal through a conduit having a longitudinal central passage . a ceramic seal is placed through a wall of a ceramic pipe for preventing flow of the molten metal through the opening in the wall of the ceramic pipe . a nonmetallic plug is located adjacent the ceramic seal . a lever arm adjacent the plug is used for depressing the ceramic seal and the nonmetallic plug vertically into the ceramic pipe through the longitudinal central passage to prevent flow of molten metal through the ceramic pipe . | 1 |
a method and system includes a set of lamps and programmable controller . the programmable controller can automate wavelength and intensity settings for the set of lamps in accordance with a user - defined sequence that is specifically suited to a plant type and a state of plant growth . the method and system give plants the optimum conditions for growth including the optimum wavelengths , light intensities , energy and timing for their particular stage of growth . | 7 |
This is the version of Rigorous used for my master's thesis. | 9 |
a substituted monoethylglycinexylidide or analogue is disclosed . the xylidide or analogue has the structure of fig . 1 of the attached drawings where m is ch 2 nhch 2 ch 3 , ch 2 ch 2 ch 2 ch 3 or ch 2 och 2 ch 3 , one of y 1 and y 2 is h and the other is a protein or a fluorescein moiety chemcially bonded to the glycinexylidide or analogue moiety . also disclosed is a method for carrying out immunoassays for megx , which has the structure of fig . 3 of the attached drawings . the method for carrying out immunoassays involves using the foregoing compounds as tracers and immunogens . | 2 |
Red supergiant stars are surrounded by a gaseous and dusty circumstellar environment created by their mass loss, which spreads heavy elements into the interstellar medium. The structure and dynamics of this envelope are crucial to understand the processes driving the red supergiant mass loss and the shaping of the pre-supernova ejecta. We have observed the emission from the CO J = 2 - 1 line from the red supergiant star μ Cep with the NOEMA interferometer. In the line the synthesized beam was 0.92 × 0.72 arcsec (590 × 462 au at 641 pc). The continuum map shows only the unresolved contribution of the free-free emission of the star chromosphere. The continuum-subtracted channel maps reveal a very inhomogeneous and clumpy circumstellar environment. In particular, we detected a bright CO clump, as bright as the central source in the line, at 1.80 arcsec south-west from the star, in the blue channel maps. After a deprojection of the radial velocity assuming two different constant wind velocities, the observations were modelled using the 3D radiative transfer code LIME to derive the characteristics of the different structures. We determine that the gaseous clumps observed around μ Cep are responsible for a mass-loss rate of (4.9 ± 1.0) × 10^{-7} M_⊙ yr^{-1}, in addition to a spatially unresolved wind component with an estimated mass-loss rate of 2.0 × 10^{-6} M_⊙ yr^{-1}. Therefore, the clumps have a significant role in μ Cep's mass loss (≥ 25 per cent). We cannot exclude that the unresolved central outflow may be made of smaller unresolved clumps. | 9 |
the following description sets forth a new process for the preparation of ≧ 98 . 5 % pure crystalline lactulose from commercially available aqueous syrups having the following composition : 50 - 70 % by weight of lactulose , 3 - 9 % by weight of lactose , 3 - 14 % by weight of galactose , 4 - 7 % by weight of other carbohydrates , the total content of carbohydrates different from lactulose being of from 10 % to 30 %. | 2 |
a system to enable a subjective and an objective evaluation of supplier performance is provided and includes a commodity / part / supplier search system , a traceability system , an aggregation system , a survey system , an evaluation system , a scoring system , and an alert system to compare the score with the target performance level of the supplier and , if the score differs from the predicted performance level by a predetermined amount , to alert the supplier of the differential . | 6 |
a lift ring device arranged to normally remain in a flush condition , and involving a generally u - shaped lift loop pivotally mounted upon a base plate , such as a base plate mounted on the hatch lid of a boat . the lift loop is equipped with a pair of arm portions of substantially equal length , with each arm portion terminating in a pintle bent out of the plane of the lift loop . the base plate has a central recess defined over a substantial portion of its circumference by angled sidewalls , and in such recess the lift loop normally resides . a pair of symmetrically placed pintle - receiving holes are located in the sidewalls , which holes are elongate in a direction essentially perpendicular to the plane of the central recess . the interaction of the pintles of the lift loop with their respective holes is such as to prohibit the lift loop from residing in a perpendicular direction with respect to the base plate , thus assuring that the lift ring device will not represent a trip hazard . | 8 |
a retransmission value in a digital cellular phone is negotiated using information from the cellular phone , sent to the network . | 7 |
Around 10 per cent of white dwarfs exhibit global magnetic structures with fields ranging from 1 kG to hundreds of MG. Recently, the first radiation magnetohydrodynamics simulations of the atmosphere of white dwarfs showed that convection should be suppressed in their photospheres for magnetic fields with strengths B ≳ 50 kG. These predictions are in agreement with our knowledge of stellar physics (e.g. energy transfer in strong magnetic field regions of the solar photosphere), but have yet to be directly confirmed from white dwarf observations. We obtained Cosmic Origins Spectrograph (COS) far-ultraviolet (FUV) spectroscopy of the weakly magnetic, hydrogen-atmosphere, white dwarf WD2105-820 and of three additional non-magnetic, convective remnants (all in the T<SUB>eff</SUB> range 9000-11 000 K). We fitted both the COS and the already available optical spectra with convective and radiative atmospheric models. As expected, we find that for two of the non-magnetic comparison stars only convective model fits predicted consistent T<SUB>eff</SUB> values from both the optical and the FUV spectra. In contrast, for WD2105-820 only the best-fitting radiative model produced consistent results. | 9 |
method and apparatus for processing payment transactions using debit card numbers without the requirement of a personal identification number is disclosed . a telepay system of the present invention provides an interface between a standard touchtone telephone and at least one debit card network such that real - time bill payment transactions may be effected using a keypad of the telephone . the telepay system includes an interactive voice response unit for prompting a payor to enter an access code , account number , debit card number and payment amount and for informing the user of the status of the transaction . real - time processing of transactions is provided through use of debit card networks , rather than the automated clearing house . the telepay system is also capable of performing settlement functions and processing inquiries by payees of the system regarding previously processed transactions . | 6 |
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