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a reel gang mower has a row of front reel cutting units and a row of rear reel cutting units that cut an unbroken swath of grass in each pass . each cutting unit is connected for propulsion to the mower frame by a four - bar linkage having front and rear pivot links that converge towards a focal point that establishes a virtual pull point through which propulsive force acts on the cutting unit . the rear pivot links can attach to the mower frame at a selected one of different attachment points to thereby longitudinally shift the pull point fore - and - aft relative to the center of gravity of the cutting unit , thus changing the fore - and - aft weight distribution . the rear cutting units in the gang can be configured to have a tail heavy weight distribution relative to the front cutting units to help eliminate marking in the overlap areas between the cutting units . | 0 |
various exemplary embodiments relate to a method of controlling a near field communications system , including : reading a number of low power iterations n from a memory ; performing n low power polls ; performing a normal power poll . further , various exemplary embodiments relate to a method of controlling a near field communications system , including : performing a low power poll of a tag ; detecting a tag ; initiating a first activation of the detected tag ; receiving an indication that the first activation fails ; reading a number of retries n from a memory ; performing a second activation . | 8 |
the present application describes deuterium - enriched posaconazole , pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms thereof , and methods of treating using the same . | 2 |
a coal feed system for use in a fluidized bed combustor in which a grate is supported in a housing and is adapted to support a bed of particulate material including a combustible fuel . air is passed through the grate and into the bed to fluidize the particulate material . the particulate fuel material is separated externally of the bed into a relatively coarse material and a relatively fine material . the fine material is agglomerated and it , along with the coarse material , is passed to a distributor which distributes the material onto selected areas extending across the upper surface of the bed . | 5 |
an apparatus for raising and lowering a carrier for supporting clothes hangers or other hanging articles within a wardrobe closet that includes a tube , brackets for rotatable mounting of the tube , a tubular motor coupled to the tube for rotating the tube , and a base that attaches to a side panel of the wardrobe closet . two arms each lie on a plane parallel to the base and to the side panel , attach at their ends to the carrier , and are mounted on the base so that they may oscillate and pivot in the plane between two positions , raising and lowering the carrier . at the lowest position the carrier releases from the arms and drop further . fabric straps are wound onto and unwound from the tube to raise and lower the arms as the tube is rotated . a remote control receiver or programmable device may be used to control operation of the motor . | 0 |
We present a sub-kpc resolved study of the interstellar medium properties in SDP.81, a $z$ = 3.042 strongly gravitationally lensed, dusty star-forming galaxy, based on high-resolution, multiband ALMA observations of the far-infrared (FIR) continuum, CO ladder, and the [C II] line. Using a visibility-plane lens modelling code, we achieve a median source-plane resolution of ∼200 pc. We use photon-dominated region (PDR) models to infer the physical conditions - far-ultraviolet (FUV) field strength, density, and PDR surface temperature - of the star-forming gas on 200-pc scales, finding a FUV field strength of ∼10<SUP>3</SUP>-10<SUP>4</SUP>G<SUB>0</SUB>, gas density of ∼10<SUP>5</SUP> cm<SUP>-3</SUP>, and cloud surface temperatures up to 1500 K, similar to those in the Orion Trapezium region. The [C II] emission is significantly more extended than that FIR continuum: ∼50 per cent of [C II] emission arises outside the FIR-bright region. The resolved [C II]/FIR ratio varies by almost 2 dex across the source, down to ∼2 × 10<SUP>-4</SUP> in the star-forming clumps. The observed [C II]/FIR deficit trend is consistent with thermal saturation of the C<SUP>+</SUP> fine-structure-level occupancy at high gas temperatures. We make the source-plane reconstructions of all emission lines and continuum data publicly available. | 9 |
a video image capture device of the present invention includes : an optical system having distortion characteristics which enlarge the center portion and compress the peripheral portions ; an image sensor which performs photoelectric conversion of a subject image focused by the optical system to output as original image data ; a distortion correction circuit which corrects distortion in the original image data ; an instruction portion which sets the size of an extraction angle of view for the original image data before correction of distortion ; and a recording device which , taking the angle of view of the original image data to be a first angle of view , stores in succession image data corresponding to the first angle of view of the original image data and , as pairs , image data corresponding to a second angle of view narrower than the first angle of view set by the instruction portion . | 7 |
Magnetic clouds are large-scale transient structures in the solar wind with low plasma-β, low-amplitude magnetic field fluctuations, and twisted field lines with both ends often connected to the Sun. Their inertial-range turbulent properties have not been examined in detail. In this Letter, we analyze the normalized cross helicity, σ<SUB>c</SUB>, and residual energy, σ<SUB>r</SUB>, of plasma fluctuations in the 2018 November magnetic cloud observed at 0.25 au by the Parker Solar Probe. A low value of $| {\sigma }_{c}| $ was present in the cloud core, indicating that wave power parallel and antiparallel to the mean field was approximately balanced, while the cloud's outer layers displayed larger amplitude Alfvénic fluctuations with high $| {\sigma }_{c}| $ values and σ<SUB>r</SUB> ∼ 0. These properties are discussed in terms of the cloud's solar connectivity and local interaction with the solar wind. We suggest that low $| {\sigma }_{c}| $ is likely a common feature of magnetic clouds given their typically closed field structure. Antisunward fluctuations propagating immediately upstream of the cloud had strongly negative σ<SUB>r</SUB> values. | 9 |
the present invention includes compositions and methods for treating a breast cancer cell , a metastatic breast cancer cell , or a triple negative breast cancer cell comprising : identifying a subject in need for treatment for a breast cancer cell , a metastatic breast cancer cell , or a triple negative breast cancer cell ; and administering a therapeutically effective amount of a formulation that leads to the presentation of an immunogenic sp17 protein or peptide antigen on an antigen presenting cell to activate t cells that are sp17 - specific t cells , wherein the sp17 - specific t cells impair the growth of the breast cancer cell , the metastatic breast cancer cell , or the triple negative breast cancer cell growth . | 0 |
cabinet drawers are supported by a pair of runners each received within side grooves on the drawer . a first limit stop on the runners cooperates with a mating limit stop adjacent the rear end of the drawer to prevent the drawer from inadvertently being pulled completely out . a third limit stop is provided on the runners for cooperating with the second limit stop when sufficient upward force is applied to the drawers to cause the first limit stop to fail to contact , or to skip past , the second limit stop . | 0 |
a beverage can lid which has a sealing tab on its surface so that the can can be resealed after it has been opened . the can contains a rotatable lid element in addition to a fixed lid element either above or below the fixed element to perform the sealing feature . | 2 |
A classical nova results from runaway thermonuclear explosions on the surface of a white dwarf that accretes matter from a low-mass main-sequence stellar companion. In 2012 and 2013, three novae were detected in γ rays and stood in contrast to the first γ-ray-detected nova V407 Cygni 2010, which belongs to a rare class of symbiotic binary systems. Despite likely differences in the compositions and masses of their white dwarf progenitors, the three classical novae are similarly characterized as soft-spectrum transient γ-ray sources detected over 2- to 3-week durations. The γ-ray detections point to unexpected high-energy particle acceleration processes linked to the mass ejection from thermonuclear explosions in an unanticipated class of Galactic γ-ray sources. | 9 |
the present invention is directed to fluoro silicone acrylates that are used in reaction either alone or with other monomers to make polymers that can modify the surface of hair skin or pigment . this makes them ideal for incorporation into pigmented products in personal care applications like make up and lipsticks . | 2 |
a remote controlled extension cord . the extension cord has a wire attached to a plug with an integrated base . the base serves to cradle a remote control , which is used to turn power on / off to the extensions on the cord . the remote control can snap inside the base and can be easily pushed out . the base thereby serves as a convenient storage for the remote control in order to discourage the remote from getting misplaced . | 7 |
an improved , secure money holder comprising a flat pouch , no wider than a belt , adapted to attach to the inside of the belt with a zipper incorporated in the inner layer of the flat pouch . the preferred means of attachment is adhesive backed hook and loop fastener . | 0 |
We use high-resolution zoom-in cosmological simulations to model outflow triggered by radiation and thermal drivers around the central mass accumulation during direct collapse within the dark matter (DM) halo. The maximal resolution is 1.3 × 10<SUP>-5</SUP> pc, and no restrictions are put on the geometry of the inflow/outflow. The central mass is considered prior to the formation of the supermassive black hole seed at a redshift of z ~ 15.9 and can constitute either a supermassive star (SMS) of ~10<SUP>5</SUP> M <SUB>⊙</SUB> surrounded by a growing accretion disk or a self-gravitating disk. The radiation transfer is modeled using the ray-tracing algorithm. Due to the high accretion rate of ~1 M <SUB>⊙</SUB> yr<SUP>-1</SUP> determined by the DM halo, accretion is mildly supercritical, resulting in mildly supercritical luminosity that has only a limited effect on the accretion rate, with a duty cycle of ~0.9. We observe a fast development of hot cavities, which quickly extend into polar funnels and expand dense shells. Within the funnels, fast winds, ~10<SUP>3</SUP> km s<SUP>-1</SUP>, are mass-loaded by the accreting gas. We follow the expanding shells to ~1 pc, when the shell velocity remains substantially (~5 times) above the escape speed. The ionization cones formed by the central UV/X-ray completely ionize the cavities. Extrapolating the outflow properties shows that the halo material outside the shell will have difficulty stopping it. We therefore conclude that the expanding wind-driven shell will break out of the central parsec and will reach the halo virial radius. Finally, the anisotropic accretion flow on subparsec scales will attenuate the UV/soft X-rays on the H<SUB>2</SUB>. Hence, the formation of funnels and powerful outflows around, e.g., SMSs can have interesting observational corollaries. | 9 |
the present invention relates to compounds having the following structure : wherein r is h or oh and x + is protonated metformin , protonated arginine , protonated lysine and protonated meglumine . the invention also relates to intermediates used in the preparation of such compounds , processes for the preparation of such compounds and intermediates , pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and the methods of treatment using such compounds as antidiabetic , antiobesity , and antisarcopenia agents . | 2 |
the thermo - optically controlled optical couplers wherein the coupling region between the waveguides in the coupling section is filled with a material having a high dependence of refractive index on temperature thus making the thermo - optic control means more efficient and allowing a greater range of adjustment in the coupling coefficient for a given temperature change . | 6 |
a flagpole ball ornament comprising opposed , hollow , hemispherical parts interfitted to each other at a circular rim formed on one of the parts and interconnected by an elongated diametral rod - like brace member . the brace member is internally threaded at opposite ends for receiving a machine screw to connect one of the hemispherical parts to the brace member and the opposite end of the brace member receives an all - thread member for connecting the ball to a support post member . the brace member may include , alternatively , a bolt clearance bore for receiving an elongated bolt for connection to the post member . | 8 |
a conveying unit that includes a base body , a conveying member with a rest element forming a rest surface and receiving a conveyed object , an inclining body that is connected to the conveying member , and an inclining mechanism for inclining the inclining body and , with this body , also the rest surface , with respect to the base body towards a delivery side for the purpose of delivering the conveyed object . the conveying member includes an encompassing frame that at least partly encompasses the rest surface of the rest element for the object to be conveyed and can therefore secure the conveyed object against sliding away from the rest surface , and the encompassing frame can be lifted to above the rest surface or be lowered to below the rest surface via control elements on the conveying unit , on inclining the inclining body to the delivery side . | 1 |
a method of improving the performance of magnesium containing electrodes used in metal / air batteries , comprising the addition of one or more additives to the electrolyte or electrode surface . the additives are selected from any of the following groups ; dithioburet , tin , and tin plus a quaternary ammonium salt . | 7 |
various embodiments of the present invention are directed to an improved golf ball retrieval and positioning device . unlike other anti - bend golf products , the golf ball retrieval and positioning system of various embodiments of the present invention includes a golf ball positioning device and a golf ball retrieval device that also functions as a base for supporting a golf ball in a teeing position . the components of the present invention are modular and interface with an existing golf club through a hole that exists in the end of a golf club grip . as a result , the present invention provides an improved system for teeing and retrieving golf balls without having to bend over . the system is inexpensive , easily portable , and non - damaging to the golf club . | 0 |
in one embodiment of the present system invention , there is provided a dividing module positioned in the holding tank of a toilet to separate the holding tank into a main portion and a reserve portion . the dividing module has a height lower than the full water level in the holding tank . the dividing module includes the ability to selectively connect the main portion and the reserve portion in fluid communication of each other . the embodiment allows an operator to press the handle arm an initial time to maintain the main portion and the reserve portion in substantially fluid separation of each other , such that water in the main portion is utilized to flush the toilet and wherein when the operator presses the handle a second time in the same manner as the initial time , the dividing module connects the main portion and the reserve portion in substantially fluid communication with each other , such that water in the reserve portion and the main portion is utilized to flush the toilet . | 4 |
a smooth electroding ink containing a silver - alloy powder is prepared by milling and deagglomerating the silver - alloy powder in the same vehicle employed in the ink . this is accomplished at high production rates in a sand mill by establishing and maintaining during milling a splash - free laminar - flow vortex of the slurry , leading to very smooth buried silver - alloy electrode films in a monolithic ceramic capacitor . | 7 |
a multi - battery system for high - voltage applications with proportional power sharing comprises a circuit having a circuit positive and a circuit negative terminal . at least two batteries are provided to combine to deliver required system power . the batteries are connected to a protection circuit , energy storage means , system output voltage sensing means and a logic gate . protection means generates a protection signal and the voltage sensing means generates an enabling signal that are fed into the logic gate as true signals to generate a true control signal . the true control signal causes the energy storage means to discharge . the digital enabling signal for each of the circuits is time - shifted by a time “ t ” so that at any time one of the circuits is discharging and one of the at least two circuits is charging during said time “ t ”. | 7 |
These are the input files of the controlled normal condition cases. | 9 |
a method and apparatus for converting radiation power , especially solar radiation , into mechanical power . a piston is provided that is movable in a cylinder accompanied by the formation of a variable - sized working chamber . during a compression stroke , the piston is used to press a working medium , accompanied by a reduction in the size of the working chamber , into a radiation absorber / heat exchanger that is disposed directly in the working chamber , receives radiation energy , and essentially completely accommodates the working medium when the working chamber is at a minimum . during a working stroke , the working medium , which is compressed by the reduction in size of the working chamber and which is heated up by absorbing thermal energy from the radiation absorber / heat exchanger , is used to move the piston , upon expansion of the working medium , into a position that enlarges the working chamber . at least a portion of the working medium is exchanged following the working stroke and prior to a subsequent compression stroke . | 8 |
one aspect of the present invention is a method for detecting a class of target species containing quadrupolar nuclei in a specimen by nuclear quadrupole resonance , comprising : generating a random or pseudo - random train of rf pulses ; irradiating the specimen with the train of rf pulses ; detecting an nqr signal in response to irradiating the specimen ; cross - correlating the nqr signal with the random or pseudo - random train of rf pulses , thereby generating a free induction decay signal ; and converting the free induction decay signal into a frequency domain signal . another aspect of the present invention is an apparatus for carrying out the method of the invention . | 6 |
systems and methods for contiguously and accurately updating target object information during an entire target engagement period are provided . the target tracking system includes a database for storing starfield information , an optical beam source configured to illuminate one or more optical beam pulses , first and second camera systems , and a processor . the processor instructs the first camera system to track the object based on recordation of the tracked object , instructs the second camera system to stabilize the tracking image based on the instructions sent to the first camera system , and determines inertial reference information of the tracked object based on the stabilized image and starfield information associated with the stabilized image . | 6 |
a current control circuit that employs a magnetic amplifier and an active feedback circuit . the feedback circuit establishes the effective operating current of the amplifier at a fixed point . the magnetic amplifier includes a pair of oppositely wound gate windings , a bias winding and a control winding . the gate windings are driven by an oscillator driver that generates a gate winding current and a gate winding voltage . a reference voltage and the gate winding voltage are applied to a feedback amplifier and the feedback circuit . when the gate winding voltage becomes equal to the reference voltage , the feedback circuit is stable and the gate winding current is set to a desired zero current operating point . | 6 |
This model is an update of Hourdin et al. (2006) for the simulation of tracer transport in the global atmosphere. It addresses tracer transport by large-scale advection, deep convection, thermal plumes and boundary layer turbulence using a series of meteorological variables computed at exactly the same spatial resolution from the full LMDz model: the 3D mass of air, 3D large-scale atmospheric mass fluxes for the advection, vertical turbulent exchange coefficients and temperature for the boundary-layer turbulence, vertical mass fluxes for the thermal scheme, various updraft and downdraft mass fluxes and exchange coefficients to drive the deep convection scheme. The model includes three configurations: a standard direct version, a tangent-linear version which implements a first-order Taylor expansion of the model, and an adjoint version which propagates sensitivities backward in time in the model. The model is based on the general circulation model of the Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique nudged to a Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) re-analysis. Its Fortran code has been augmented with OpenACC directives to run on GPU. Reference: Hourdin, F., Talagrand, O., and Idelkadi, A.: Eulerian backtracking of atmospheric tracers. II: Numerical aspects, Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society, 132, 585–603, https://doi.org/10.1256/qj.03.198.B, 2006. | 9 |
a method of adjusting a frequency response in a ladder - type electric filter having a pair of parallel resonators and a pair of strip - shaped series resonators arranged in a predetermined manner to form a fundamental filter circuit in which at least one of corner portions of each of the strip - shaped series resonators is beveled without changing its length l to regulate its resonance frequency so that the device can be stored within a case without displacing it from its proper position and held in contact with a contact at its node of vibration . | 7 |
an improved field effect transistors and methods of manufacturing the field effect transistors are provided . the method of manufacturing a zero capacitance random access memory cell includes comprises forming a finfet on a substrate and enhancing a storage capacitance of the finfet . the enhancement can be by either adding a storage capacity to the finfet or altering a portion of the finfet after formation of a fin body of the finfet . | 7 |
a method for concentrating and isolating nucleated cells , such as a maternal and fetal nucleated red blood cells , in a maternal whole blood sample . the invention also provides methods and apparatus for preparing to analyze and analyzing the sample for identification of fetal genetic material as part of prenatal genetic testing . the invention also pertains to methods and apparatus for discriminating fetal nucleated red blood cells from maternal nucleated red blood cells obtained from a blood sample taken from a pregnant woman . | 2 |
this invention is a group of 4 , 5 - didehydro and 4 , 5 , 17 , 18 - tetradehydro pg 1 compounds , and processes for making them . these compounds are useful for a variety of pharmacological purposes , including anti - ulcer , inhibition of platelet aggregation , increase of nasal patency , labor inducement at term , and wound healing . | 2 |
a photography device that includes an imaging component , a focusing component , a magnification alteration component , a display component , an acquisition component and a control component is provided . the focusing component focuses a subject image on an imaging surface of the imaging component . the magnification alteration component alters a magnification of the subject image focused by the focusing component . the acquisition component acquires a focusing evaluation value representing a degree of focusing of the subject image by the focusing component . the control component performs focusing control by controlling the focusing component such that the focusing evaluation value acquired by the acquisition component is at a maximum , and controls the magnification alteration component so as to lower a display magnification of the subject image by the display component if the focusing evaluation value is at or below a pre - specified threshold value . | 7 |
The source code for the version 2.0 of FESOM. This is the exact version of the code used in the paper submitted to GMD journal with the MS No.: gmd-2016-260. | 9 |
a method and system for providing security protection to common object request broker architecture objects located on a server . an ejb shadow object is created for the corba object . the ejb shadow object invokes an ejb security mechanism on behalf of the corba object , thus protecting the corba object from unauthorized object requesters . in a preferred embodiment , requesters are categorized and identified by their roles in the enterprise . only those requesters having a proper role are authorized to access the requested object . | 7 |
a method and system for responding to a client request for information from a service device in a data processing network . initially , the server receives the information request from the client and determines that the requested information is not in the server &# 39 ; s cache . the server then generates a storage request and sends the storage request to a network attached storage device . the storage device retrieves the requested information and generates a set of packets containing the requested information . the storage device then sending the generated packets simultaneously to the client to satisfy the client request and to the server to refresh the server cache . the storage request may include protocol information corresponding to the client - server connection that the storage device uses to replicate the client - server protocol stack in the generated packet . sending the generated packet may comprise including a multicast address in the packet . | 7 |
an interface for enabling an application program to control the movement of objects within a robotics workstation , the workstation including a plurality of objects , the plurality of objects being members of a group of objects , the interface including a module for representing a model of the workstation , the model including a representation of the locations of objects within the workstation ; a module for processing a command from the application program , the command identifying a first object of interest , a second object of interest and a desired movement , the first and second objects of interest being selected from among the plurality of objects , the processing module including a module for identifying a robot that connects the first and second objects of interest within the model ; and a module for sending a motion command to the identified robot . | 1 |
deadblow hammers capable of minimizing or eliminating recoils when the hammers impact their targets are discussed which have easy access anti - recoil chambers and which have open sockets for receiving handles that extend the length of the hammerhead body . these hammers incorporate filler materials , which function to negate the effects of the hammer recoils , with improved filling port for filling the filler materials . golf clubs with anti - recoil chamber and insert elements are also discussed . | 0 |
a new and distinct primocane - fruiting cultivar of blackberry plant named “ camila ” as described and shown herein . distinctive characteristics of “ camila ” include its earliness , thornless stems , large sized fruit and sweetness without bitter aftertaste . | 0 |
Tidal forces close to massive black holes can violently disrupt stars that make a close approach. These extreme events are discovered via bright X-ray and optical/ultraviolet flares in galactic centres. Prior studies based on modelling decaying flux trends have been able to estimate broad properties, such as the mass accretion rate. Here we report the detection of flows of hot, ionized gas in high-resolution X-ray spectra of a nearby tidal disruption event, ASASSN-14li in the galaxy PGC 043234. Variability within the absorption-dominated spectra indicates that the gas is relatively close to the black hole. Narrow linewidths indicate that the gas does not stretch over a large range of radii, giving a low volume filling factor. Modest outflow speeds of a few hundred kilometres per second are observed; these are below the escape speed from the radius set by variability. The gas flow is consistent with a rotating wind from the inner, super-Eddington region of a nascent accretion disk, or with a filament of disrupted stellar gas near to the apocentre of an elliptical orbit. Flows of this sort are predicted by fundamental analytical theory and more recent numerical simulations. | 9 |
the present invention relates to methods and systems for removing polar molecule contaminants from a refinery stream in connection with the processing of hydrocarbon fluids , chemicals , whole crude oils , blends and fractions in refineries and chemical plants that include adding high surface energy and / or high surface area nanoparticle compounds to a refinery stream to remove the polar molecule contaminants . | 2 |
a treatment method for polyene resins used in thiol - ene formulations , especially norbornene resins , significantly stabilizes thiol - ene compositions made from batches of polyene resin which otherwise give compositions with poor dark stability . the treatment comprises contacting the polyene with an amphoteric treating agent selected from the group consisting of silicated magnesium oxide , basic aluminum oxide , silica gel , magnesium oxide , magnesium hydroxide , calcium oxide , calcium hydroxide , barium oxide , and barium hydroxide , and then separating the resin from the treating agent prior to mixture with a polythiol to form a thiol - ene composition . the treatment method significantly reduces ionic content in polyene resins , particularly chloride ion but also sodium and potassium ions . consequently , treatment is also beneficial with polyene resins which do not produce substantial dark stability problems . reduction of the ionic content of the resin is desirable to produce cured thiolene polymers with low electrical conductivity and low corrosiveness . | 2 |
the masts of a front - end loader are releasably attached to vertical plates of a loader mounting frame located at the opposite sides of a tractor by latch hooks pivotally mounted to the masts and engaged with latching elements carried by the vertical plates . an over center biasing arrangement acts on each latch hook and acts to bias the latch hook to a closed position , but moves over center when the latch is manually opened so as to bias the latch to its open position . the pins pivotally coupling the latches to the masts also serve to couple the piston rods of a pair of loader boom lift cylinders to the masts . extension of the cylinders during detaching the masts from the vertical plates causes the opened latch hooks to be pivoted to the extent that the biasing elements move over center and reset the latches to their closed positions , which positions are conducive for automatically reattaching the mast to the vertical plates . | 4 |
We present a 0.5-2.2 μm scattered light spectrum of the circumstellar disk around TW Hya from a combination of spatially resolved Hubble Space Telescope STIS spectroscopy and NICMOS coronagraphic images of the disk. We investigate the morphology of the disk at distances >40 AU over this wide range of wavelengths, and identify the presence of a depression in surface brightness at ~80 AU that could be caused by a gap in the disk. Additionally, we quantify the surface brightness, azimuthal symmetry, and spectral character of the disk as a function of radius. Our analysis shows that the scattering efficiency of the dust is largely neutral to blue over the observed wavelengths. We model the disk as a steady α-disk with an ad hoc gap structure. The thermal properties of the disk are self-consistently calculated using a three-dimensional radiative transfer code that uses ray tracing to model the heating of the disk interior and scattered light images. We find a good fit to the data over a wide range of distances from the star if we use a model disk with a partially filled gap of 30% depth at 80 AU and with a self-similar truncation knee at 100 AU. The origin of the gap is unclear, but it could arise from a transition in the nature of the disk's dust composition or the presence of a planetary companion. Based on scalings to previous hydrodynamic simulations of gap-opening criteria for embedded proto-planets, we estimate that a planetary companion forming the gap could have a mass between 6 and 28 M <SUB>⊕</SUB>. <P />Based on observations made with the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, obtained at the Space Telescope Science Institute, which is operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc., under NASA contract NAS 5-26555. These observations are associated with programs 10167, 8624, 7226, and 7233. | 9 |
a method for calibrating an output signal of a mass airflow sensor in operative communication with an induction system of an internal combustion engine is provided . the method comprises the steps of determining an engine speed value , determining a maximum maf output signal value at the engine speed value , detecting a mean maf output signal value at the engine speed value , and correlating the maf output signal with an airflow rate value as a function of the maf output signal value , mean maf output signal value and engine speed . the present invention is particularly suited to improving the maf sensor output of internal combustion piston engines having pulsating airflow including gaseous - fueled engines . | 5 |
a nursing bottle insert that stores a measured amount of powder . the insert resides inside the bottle along with a correspondingly measured amount of water for the sealed powder to mix with . the powder and the water are allowed to mix when desired by applying a force external to the bottle . | 0 |
this invention relates to wall hanging systems in general , and particularly to a new single body device which embodies the seam between two adjacent fabric panels and overcomes the problems inherent in wall hanging systems in use presently for the installation of fabric or acoustical panels . | 4 |
disclosed are systems and methods for dynamically interacting with a user through a spoken dialogue system . a method includes the steps of receiving a user utterance , analyzing the user utterance for a threshold determination of dialect , generating a response that reflects an incremental implementation of the dialect , further varying the perceived implementation of the dialect in subsequent responses by a process of : receiving a subsequent user utterance , determining a modified level of confidence in the dialect based at least in part from the subsequent utterance , generating a subsequent response that implements an incremental variation according to the modified level of confidence . | 6 |
a strike plate against which sheets exiting a printer contact prior to falling into a receiving tray , the strike plate comprising : a ) at least one strike face ; and b ) a generally outward directed abutment surface at an upper portion of the strike face , said direction being referenced to said strike face . | 1 |
the present invention relates to a device for generating at least one code phase the device comprising a shift register comprising n outputs and to which a code sequence to be phased is applied , and at least one logic branch controlled by at least one combination control signal on the basis of which the logic branch combines the code phase from i outputs of the shift register . n is an integer greater than 2 and i is an integer between 2 and n . said at least one logic branch preferably comprises i two - input selectors , to the first input of each of which is connected one input of the shift register and to the second input is connected one combination control signal , and an i - input combiner , to whose outputs are connected the outputs of said i selectors and from whose output said code phase is obtained . | 7 |
the bisphosphonates of formula r . sub . 2 -- x --. sub . m1 -- cr . sub . 3 r . sub . 4 -- ch . sub . 2 -- cm 2 ] 2 bicyclic bisphosphonates , and cyclic bisphosphonates are useful as anti - arthritic agents and do not have the side effects of anti - arthritic agents which are prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors . | 2 |
apparatus for plasma processing of semiconductor substrates . aspects of the apparatus include an upper shield with a gas diffuser arranged at a center of the upper shield . the gas diffuser and upper shield admit a process gas to a processing chamber in a laminar manner . a profile of the upper shield promotes radial expansion of the process gas and radial travel of materials etched from a surface of the substrates . curvatures of the upper shield direct the etched materials to a lower shield with reduced depositing of etched materials on the upper shield . the lower shield also includes curved surfaces that direct the etched materials toward slots that enable the etched materials to exit from the process chamber with reduced depositing on the lower shield . | 7 |
this invention is a system and method that provides for the total integration and processing of all possible incoming message types into a single unit at one location . this invention also provides a system to automatically route messages based upon the preferences of the party who received the message . responses to messages may be kept with the original message so that the status of the message may be maintained . this invention also presents an integrated approach for transmitting messages in all possible media from a single device at one location . | 6 |
a catch pan apparatus for starting and stopping coating is disclosed for coating a downwardly moving receiving surface by curtain coating . the catch pan device includes an intercepting pan that intercepts the curtain when coating is stopped and a substantially horizontal intercepting surface that intercepts the curtain only when the catch pan moves to start or stop coating . the intercepting pan and horizontal intercepting surface intersect to create a volume that retains in the catch pan excess liquids that would otherwise spill onto the coating receiving surface as the catch pan is retracted to a non - intercepting position . the catch pan is controllably retracted at high speed through the curtain using linear servomotors such that the releasing edge of the horizontal intercepting surface passes close to the coating receiving surface at the point of curtain release . flushed edge guides maintaining curtain width are positioned outside the lateral edges of the catch pan . the lateral edges of the intercepting pan have side walls that intercept edge portions of the curtain . the side walls project outward and upward and terminate with horizontal severing edges spaced closely to the edge guides . edge portions of the curtain are thereby directed partly onto the intercepting pan and partly onto the edge guides for evacuation by the edge guide suction removal means . | 6 |
obtaining mirrored data so that the original data can be recovered after failure without transmitting the entire mirrored data between computers . a write request at a primary computer is stored in a delay buffer and a copy is transmitted to a backup computer , where it is stored in a delta queue . the backup computer executes the copy of the write request to the mirrored data and transmits an acknowledgement to the primary computer that the copy of the write request has been received . in response to the acknowledgement , the primary computer executes the write request stored in the delay buffer . the computers send to each other subsequent acknowledgements of the write request execution , enabling the computers to delete the write requests . if the primary computer fails , the primary computer can recover the original data by receiving only the copies of write requests that remain stored in the delta queue . | 8 |
an apparatus and method for low power , single - ended sensing in a multi - port static random access memory using pre - discharged bit lines includes holding a bit line associated with the memory cell at a zero voltage potential when the memory cell is not being accessed ; releasing the bit line from being held at a zero voltage potential when the memory cell is being accessed ; charging the bit line to a first voltage potential greater in value than the zero voltage potential during an access of the memory cell , wherein charging the bit line to a first voltage potential occurs for a first predetermined period of time after access to the memory cell has begun ; and sensing the memory cell contents during an access of the memory cell , wherein sensing of the memory cell contents occurs for a second predetermined period of time after access to the memory cell has begun . | 6 |
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The study of binary stars in different astronomical environments offers insights into the dynamical state of the hosting stellar systems. The binary fraction in fact plays a crucial role in the dynamical evolution of stellar systems, regulating processes like mass segregation and dynamical heating, and in some cases leading to the formation of exotic objects, like, for instance, blue straggler stars. We used two methodologies to estimate the binary fraction in three different-age open star clusters: FSR 866, NGC 1960 (M36), and Stock 2. The first is a photometric approach based on color–magnitude diagram analysis, and the second is a spectroscopic technique that employs radial velocity measurements. We used Gaia DR3 data in tandem with new spectroscopic observations, and employed the Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise algorithm to identify probable cluster members based on proper motion and parallax in 3D space. The new sample of cluster members allows us to provide new estimates of the cluster fundamental parameters. As a by-product, we found two previously undetected, small physical groups of stars in the background of NGC 1960. The resulting binary fractions lie in the range 0.3–0.5 and are in good agreement with those expected theoretically for open clusters. | 9 |
the present invention refers to benzoquinolizine derivatives of general formula their pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters , processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them . | 2 |
a system for delivering power to a processor enables a dc - to - dc converter substrate to be secured to the processor carrier in the z - axis direction . the ability to assemble the converter to the processor in this way facilitates assembly compared to systems in which the converter is plugged in to the processor carrier in the direction substantially parallel to the surface of the motherboard . | 7 |
a rejection apparatus adapted for selective installation in a female electrical socket to prevent mating of an incompatible male connector . the apparatus is formed of an elongated body of dielectric material and includes a segmented spherical head portion adjacent one end . the spherical head portion is designed to resiliently compress to allow insertion into a connector sleeve of the female socket . the head portion snaps outwardly into retaining engagement at an inner end or shoulder area in the sleeve . the spherical head portion also includes a shoulder which can engage an associated inner portion of the female socket to limit axial movement of the apparatus . when in position in the sleeve , the opposite end of the apparatus extends outward to function as a rejection element . the end is color coded to give a ready visual indication of the presence of a rejection apparatus in the sleeve . also disclosed is an installation tool arranged to resiliently grasp the rejection apparatus for insertion into the connector sleeve . | 8 |
a method and system for pre - authenticating a pre - establishing key management on a roaming device prior to reassociation to facilitate fast hand - off in a wireless network is described . for enhanced mobility , both authentication and key establishment is performed prior to reassociation of the roaming device between access points . when the roaming device enters in contact with one of the access points , a local authentication is performed between the access point and the roaming device prior to reassociation with the access point to allow for fast hand - offs of the device between access points within the network . | 7 |
an apparatus and method are disclosed for measuring the desired length of a prosthetic device which is to be implanted in a body cavity of a patient . the apparatus generally includes a helically coiled stent formed of a resiliently - deformable material , a plunger which is connected to the proximal end of the stent , a sheath which slides over the plunger and stent when the plunger and sheath are used to insert and removably deploy the stent into the body cavity , and a scale for measuring an indication of the length of the stent once removably deployed in the body cavity . proximal movement of the sheath to partially deploy the stent causes a length to be indicated on the scale . according to the method of the invention , the helically coiled stent of the apparatus is placed and partially deployed within the body cavity by use of the plunger and sheath of the apparatus . once the stent bridges the body cavity , the scale of the apparatus is used to determine the length of the deployed stent . the apparatus is then removed from the body cavity , and a stent similar to the stent of the apparatus is cut to the length indicated on the scale . in a second embodiment of the apparatus and method , the stent of the measuring apparatus is substantially non - porous to allow occlusion of side vessels extending from the body cavity . the patient is then monitored for any ill effects resulting from the occlusion . | 0 |
in a fluid jet loom in general , the loom operation is not stopped immediately after detection of the defective weft yarn , resulting unavoidably in the insertion of the next weft yarn . in this regard , the present invention provides a method for disposal of the defective weft yarn in a fluid jet loom which consists in temporarily disabling the weft yarn cutting function of a weft yarn cutter provided to the weft yarn inserting nozzle upon detection of defective weft yarn insertion , and subsequently stopping the loom operation . | 3 |
a dual flat non - leaded semiconductor package is disclosed . a method of making a dual flat non - leaded semiconductor package includes forming a leadframe having a die bonding area with an integral drain lead , a gate lead bonding area and a source lead bonding area , the gate lead bonding area and a source lead bonding area being of increased area ; bonding a die to the die bonding area ; coupling a die source bonding area to the source lead bonding area ; coupling a die gate bonding area to the gate lead bonding area ; and partially encapsulating the die , the drain lead , the gate lead and the source lead to form the dual flat non - leaded semiconductor package . | 7 |
an electromagnetic clutch with improved transmission torque by means of a low - cost method includes an electromagnetic coil , a rotor that is rotary driven by means of an external drive source , an armature attracted to the rotor by means of a magnetic force of the electromagnetic coil , and a hub structure . the electromagnetic clutch is characterized in that a recessed and projected surface having a surface roughness of 10 μm or more and a hardness of 4 gpa or less is formed on the friction surface of the rotor and / or the friction surface of the armature . | 5 |
a building construction member comprising a rectangular panel with perpendicular flanges extending from one face thereof along opposed edges to form a shallow channel - shaped construction module . when the member is arranged side - by - side with other like members , the abutted flanges of adjacent members become the studs of a wall or the joists of a ceiling . when used to build a wall finished on both sides , the studs of the two sides are interspersed , and may be placed in contact with the panels of the opposite side to reinforce the panels . also disclosed is the blank from which the construction member is fabricated , with particular detail of the gypsum board blank for interior surfaces . | 4 |
a method and a device for the detection of obstruction in image sensor systems made up of at least two image sensors , which record essentially the same scene . if at least one image feature of the respective images differs unacceptably between the respective images , a signal is generated indicating the obstruction . | 7 |
a coordinate input device comprising a wheel operable through rotation includes a plurality of rotating bodies disposed along a circumferential edge of the wheel for rotation and a rotating body rotating state detection means for detecting the rotating state of the rotating bodies . | 6 |
disclosed is a method for purifying a crude diphenylsulfone tetracarboxylic acid which comprises the steps of dissolving a crude diphenyolsulfone tetracarboxylic acid in a solvent mixture of water and acetic acid and recrystallizing the crude to obtain a highly purifed diphenylsulfone tetracarboxylic acid . | 2 |
the averaged pulse energy of a pulsed type laser source can be measured by several types of commercial laser energy meters , such as pyroelectric detector or thermopile sensor , the spectral responsivity and the time / frequency related response properties of which are compatible with those of the pulsed type laser source . these commercial laser energy meters , regardless of sensor / detector type , should be calibrated against the working standards calibrated in a national traceability chain relying on primary standards on the highest level having the lowest uncertainty in realizations of the fundamental si units . fcis based - lemcs designed in this invention accomplishes both of the above proficiencies of measuring the averaged pulse energy of the pulsed type laser source and calibrating the commercial laser energy meters , which are traceably to primary level standards . fcis based - lemcs contains an integrating sphere having a novel port and an interior design and a series of mechanical choppers having separate duty cycles , each of which is rotated by an electrical motor in fcis based - lemcs , used for generating a chopped type laser , called as chopped type laser source , in order to provide the reference and averaged pulse energy for traceable calibration of commercial laser energy meters . with this invention , in addition to generating the reference and averaged pulse energy to be used during the calibration of commercial laser energy meters to be performed by means of fcis based - lemcs , the peak pulse energies of the pulsed type laser source and the chopped type laser source , which is a strict part of fcis based - lems and which is used for producing the reference averaged pulse energy in the calibration of commercial laser energy meters , are also measured by fcis based - lemcs , traceable to electrical substitution cryogenic radiometer in primary optical watt scale , to 133 cs atomic frequency standard in time scale t , and to direct current unit realized with quantum hall — primary resistance standard and dc josephson primary voltage standard . with this configuration presented as a preferred embodiment , the averaged pulse energy measurements are performed and achieved for a range extending from 16 . 5 p j to 100 mj . | 6 |
a method and system is disclosed for distributing multimedia information . the system and method comprises sending a plurality of multimedia files to at least one server ; and recording the plurality of multimedia files on a removable memory device . the removable memory device has a format that includes a predetermined information set that is described and physically stored thereon . the method and system is a complete solution for the commercial multimedia distribution . also , the method and system can be used for commercial distribution of any kind digital data . the method and system uses individual unique keycode for customized access to internet and any other electronic devices . all multimedia data files are stored on a removable memory device as a physical , hardware device . | 6 |
the present invention concerns an extended release formulation having an accelerating erosion and / or dissolution rate of the surface of the formulation . the formulation comprises a drug having low solubility in water dispersed or dissolved in at least one erasable hydrophilic polymeric matrix . | 8 |
an apparatus and method for minimizing entanglement and bunching of a retracting or extending cable for a swimming pool cover , comprises a shaft with a roller to guide the cable . the roller slidably rotates on the shaft so that it rotates and moves axially in response to any forces provided by the cable when being retracted or extended , to minimize entanglement and bunching . | 1 |
disclosed is an optical disc drive sharing switching device , method and associated application system . the optical disc drive sharing switching device integrates a personal computer and an optical disc player together inside an information - processing appliance . the personal computer and the optical disc player share the use of an optical disc drive . the user is free to switch connections between the personal computer and the optical disc player with the optical disc drive . the device uses a simple switching program and the computer functions normally even if the optical disc drive is not under its control . | 6 |
a system for the metered dispensing of a fragrance in a toilet , in particular in a lavatory of a vehicle , comprises a fragrance container having a fragrance stored in a receptacle , and a port carrying the fragrance and joined with the receptacle for guiding the fragrance out of the receptacle . the port is connectable with a flushing pipe for the toilet . | 0 |
a photocatalyst apparatus includes a substrate ; a plurality of photocatalytic fibers , each of the photocatalytic fibers having a core or a sheath covering the core and a plurality of photocatalytic particles dispersed therein ; and wherein the photocatalytic fibers are disposed on / in the substrate . another photocatalyst apparatus includes a substrate having a substantially transparent member and a plurality of light diffusing particles dispersed therein ; and a plurality of photocatalytic fibers disposed on / in the substrate , each of the photocatalytic fibers containing a photocatalyst disposed therein / thereon . the photocatalyst apparatus may be applicable to a dental cleaner or toothbrush . a cleaner for cleaning floors , carpets and / or walls , the cleaner includes : a cleaning head including a plurality of brushes containing a photocatalyst disposed hereon / therein ; and at least one light source in communication with the photocatalyst . the cleaner may be applicable to a vacuum cleaner . | 0 |
compositions for directed self - assembly patterning techniques are provided . methods for directed self - assembly are also provided in which a dsa composition comprising a block copolymer is applied to a substrate and then self - assembled to form the desired pattern . the block copolymer includes at least two blocks and is selected to have a high interaction parameter . the bcps are able to form perpendicular lamellae by simple thermal annealing on a neutralized substrate , without a top coat . the bcps are also capable of micro - phase separating into lines and spaces measuring at 10 nm or smaller , with sub - 20 - nm l 0 capability . | 6 |
in an electrochemical machining system a continuous web metal is moved through a working region around a conductive roller in electrical contact therewith . part - cylindrical cathodes are disposed coaxially with the roller a slight distance radially therefrom to define a working gap between the cathodes and the web . the positive and negative terminals of a dc source are respectively connected to the roller and the cathodes and an electrolyte fluid is injected under pressure through bores in the cathodes into the working gap and removed therefrom through other bores in the cathodes or establish a current flow between the web and the cathode for removing material from the former . retainers confine the electrolyte emitting laterally from the working gap , and electrolyte falling vertically therefrom is collected in a basin . the speed of movement of the web around the roller may be varied as a function of the thickness of the machined web . longitudinal grooves may be utilized on the cathodes to provide a longitudinal ribbed configuration in the machined web . | 1 |
the invention relates to a dosing pump unit for mixing a liquid reducing agent with an exhaust gas flow by means of a dosing pump which is connected , on the input side thereof , to a connection connectable to a reducing agent tank and , on the output side thereof , to a pressure pipe and a pipe for returning flow back to said reducing agent tank , wherein a non - return valve which is prestressed against a hydraulic pressure produced by the dosing pump is arranged in the pressure line , the return pipe is connected to the pressure pipe upstream of the non - return valve in the reducing agent flow direction and a first stop valve for selectively closing the return pipe is placed therein . | 8 |
Astrophysical models of binary-black hole mergers in the universe require a significant fraction of stellar-mass black holes (BHs) to receive negligible natal kicks to explain the gravitational wave detections. This implies that BHs should be retained even in open clusters with low escape velocities (≲1 km s<SUP>-1</SUP>). We search for signatures of the presence of BHs in the nearest open cluster to the Sun - the Hyades - by comparing density profiles of direct N-body models to data from Gaia. The observations are best reproduced by models with 2-3 BHs at present. Models that never possessed BHs have an half-mass radius $\sim 30~{{\ \rm per\ cent}}$ smaller than the observed value, while those where the last BHs were ejected recently (≲150 Myr ago) can still reproduce the density profile. In 50 per cent of the models hosting BHs, we find BHs with stellar companion(s). Their period distribution peaks at ~10<SUP>3</SUP> yr, making them unlikely to be found through velocity variations. We look for potential BH companions through large Gaia astrometric and spectroscopic errors, identifying 56 binary candidates - none of which is consistent with a massive compact companion. Models with 2-3 BHs have an elevated central velocity dispersion, but observations cannot yet discriminate. We conclude that the present-day structure of the Hyades requires a significant fraction of BHs to receive natal kicks smaller than the escape velocity of $\sim 3 \, \mathrm{km \, s^{-1}}$ at the time of BH formation and that the nearest BHs to the Sun are in, or near, Hyades. | 9 |
a method of making a miniature chamber assembly that provides a miniature capillary environment in which a liquid medium containing microscopic size particulate material can be placed for study under a microscope includes the steps of forming components which are inadequate as to wettability relative to the liquid medium , altering the wettability of the components relative to the liquid medium so that they can provide a miniaturized capillary environment that can contain the liquid medium with particulate material for a time sufficient to prevent deterioration while being studied , and assembling the components to define the miniaturized capillary environment . | 1 |
a handheld spreader having a fillable container for dispensing particulate from an electrically powered blower assembly in a detachable base . the spreader includes a feed slide leading from the container to the air stream channel of the base that has a vibrating eccentric plate for guiding and improving the flow of particulate from container into the air stream . the container and base are frictionally engaged together , thereby allowing for easy assembly of spreader , including assembly after container has been filled with particulate , as well as easy reassembly if container is removed and refilled . the spreader includes a rotating slide that may be operated by a user to open and partially close the feed slide of the container to control the feed rate . | 0 |
a fluid cooled roof assembly for an electric arc furnace comprised of at least three circular sector shaped panels having coolant passages and an outer ring member supporting a plurality of connected arcuate ring sectors which extend upwardly away from the interior of the furnace giving added height thereto , and on which the assembled panels are supported in a flat disposition . the circular sector panels , when assembled , are designed to provide ports for receiving the electrodes and come together at a point location in the center of the roof forming a full circle which completely covers the furnace . | 5 |
a drug pressuring and delivering system has an internal quantitative pusher for providing stable and precise drug delivery , and a drug pressuring and delivering device for introducing a compression gas for pressuring and ejecting a drug into an atomized drug . the quantitative pusher adopts a bidirectional motor for driving a screw rod to rotate forward or reversely to push the push rod forward or backward , such that the drug is delivered through a solenoid and a drug delivering needle in a cylinder drug delivering pipe and then quantitatively delivered to a drug delivery pressuring tube . in addition , an introduced mainstream gas in the drug delivery pressuring tube forms a gas - liquid mixing and pressuring action to achieve the precisely quantitative and uniform atomization high speed ejection function . also , all members of the invention can be assembled / disassembled , so that the damaged or contaminated members can be detached , cleaned or replaced . | 0 |
a launderable prosthetic device for camouflaging missing or deformed human body mass or parts comprises a plurality of layers which are sized , shaped and interconnected to form a composite structure that , when partially compressed , assimilates the size , shape and resiliency of the camouflaged body mass . a soft inner liner provides an interface between the composite structure and the human body surface and a smooth outer shield liner provides an interface between the composite structure and an abutting outer garment . the liners are joined to enclose the composite structure and cooperate to maintain the composite structure in a partially compressed state . randomly spaced openings in the layers provide ventilation for the body surface abutting the prosthetic device . in one embodiment of the device , the layers are progressively sized laterally larger and opposite sides of each of the layers are joined to respective sides of the other layers so as to form a bowed construction adapted to fit a curved surface of a user . | 0 |
the invention relates to a method for visualizing the input and display components of terminal equipment . the terminal equipment includes the said input component , for controlling the operations of the terminal equipment , and the display component . the terminal equipment has at least two states , of which in the first , open , state , the terminal equipment implements the operations directed to it through the input component , and in which second , locked , state , the terminal equipment does not implement the operations directed to it through the input component , but instead implements an indicator effect in the input and / or the display component , in order to visualize the input and / or the display component . | 8 |
New release: R is now optional | 9 |
a toroidal variable speed traction drive is provided . the drive comprises a driving toroidal disc assembly and a driven toroidal disc assembly . the toroidal disc assemblies have a common axis of rotation . a plurality of roller assemblies are interposed between the toroidal discs . each roller assembly comprises at least one roller . the toroidal discs are urged together against the interposed roller assemblies by an axially directed clamping force . each roller of each roller assembly contacts each toroidal disc at contact points . the driving toroidal disc assembly is driven by an input drive shaft which provides an input torque . the driven toroidal disc drives an output structure , that rotates around the common axis of rotation , the output structure driving an output shaft . an interposed clamping arrangement is provided between the driven toroidal disc and the output structure , the interposed clamping arrangement provides the axially directed clamping force which is proportional to an output torque experienced by the output shaft . | 5 |
an electrical connector system includes mating pin and socket connectors each designed for increased contact density to improve performance of high - speed data transfer . the connectors include features for retaining a plurality of pin or socket contacts in a ganged , co - aligned configuration and for shielding groups of contacts from one another to reduce interference and crosstalk . the connectors further include features for providing strain relief to the internal wires and / or cables . one of the connectors may include a plug insert with cantilevered fingers extending therefrom that contact a conductive surface of the mating connector to provide a mechanical connection and a low - impedance pathway between the mating connectors for grounding and shielding . the connectors are designed to be readily assembled and disassembled for repair or rework without the use of special tools . | 7 |
a quantised biometric method comprising the steps of : acquiring a value of a biometric measurement variable from a registrant to generate an acquired registrant variable ; identifying a container from a preconfigured number of containers each of preconfigured , substantially non - overlapping , upper and lower boundary values , whose boundary values substantially embrace the value of the acquired registrant variable , to generate a registrant container ; adapting the upper and lower boundary values of the registrant container so that the acquired registrant variable is centred therein ; adapting the upper and lower boundary values of the remaining containers so that they remain substantially non - overlapping with each other and those of the registrant container , to generate a plurality of registrant imposter containers ; storing the boundary values of the registrant container and the registrant imposter containers and an acquired identity of the registrant ; acquiring a value of the biometric measurement variable from a user to generate an acquired user variable ; acquiring from the user a claim to an identity to generate a claimed identity ; retrieving the containers of the registrant with the claimed identity to generate the claimed registrant container and claimed registrant imposter containers ; deciding that the user has passed the quantised biometric method in the event the boundary values of the claimed registrant container substantially embrace the acquired user variable . | 6 |
one embodiment relates to a method of providing dual - homing in a layer 2 switch . a determination is made as to whether a link is available to an upstream network on for a currently active port . if the link is unavailable , then the layer 2 switch a ) performs a switchover such that the currently active port becomes a newly passive port , and a currently passive port becomes a newly active port , b ) clears entries in an address table of the layer 2 switch , and c ) spoofs mac addresses out of the newly active link . other embodiments are also disclosed . | 7 |
an apparatus for perforating packaging film which includes a cylindrical roller which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis . bearings are mounted to each end of the roller to facilitate rotation . a number of longitudinal , circumferentially spaced grooves are formed in the outer surface of the roller . perforation pin holders are removably and adjustably mounted in the grooves . the perforating pins are removably or permanently mounted on the holder . | 8 |
the present invention provides a module for a computer interface including a transducer wherein the transducer receives a measurement value and makes this measurement value available for monitoring an individual &# 39 ; s health by means of the computer interface , for example , for monitoring an individual &# 39 ; s blood glucose level , wherein the measurement value is obtained by means of a sensor . | 6 |
novel 2 - halochromans and their coupling to various nucleophiles to produce vitamin e and as well as novel intermediates for vitamin e . | 2 |
We report on magnetic field measurements of 157 chemically peculiar A/B stars (Ap/Bp) based on resolved, magnetically split absorption lines present in H-band spectra provided by the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS)/Apache Point Observatory Galactic Evolution Experiment (APOGEE) survey. These stars represent the extreme magnetic end of a still-growing sample of >900 Ap/Bp stars selected among the APOGEE telluric standard stars as those with Ce III absorption lines and/or literature Ap/Bp classifications. The lines most frequently resolved into their split components for these stars in the H-band pertain primarily pertain to Ce III, Cr II, Fe I, Mn II, Si I, and Ca II, in addition to one or more unidentified ions. Using mean magnetic field modulus (< B> ) estimates for transitions with known Landé factors, we estimate effective Landé factors for 5 Ce III lines and 15 unknown lines and proceed to measure < B> of 157 stars, only 3 of which have previous literature estimates of < B> . This 183% increase in the number of Ap/Bp stars for which < B> has been measured is a result of the large number of stars observed by SDSS/APOGEE, extension of high-resolution Ap/Bp star observations to fainter magnitudes, and the advantages of long wavelengths for resolving magnetically split lines. With < B> ∼ 25 kG, the star 2MASS J02563098+4534239 is currently the most magnetic star of the SDSS/APOGEE sample. Effective Landé factors, representative line profiles, and magnetic field moduli are presented. The validity of the results is supported using optical, high-resolution, follow-up spectra for 29 of the stars. | 9 |
We consider the synchrotron emission from high-energy electrons accelerated in supernova explosions of massive Population III stars in high-redshift minihaloes of mass 10^{5-7} M_⊙. We show the resulting intensity of radio background from this process can be substantial, which could potentially explain the recently reported EDGES result, if not for the associated heating of the IGM by CR protons, which are also produced at the same time. The trade-off between the radio background and heating is such that the 21 cm brightness temperature cannot be larger than |ΔT<SUB>21</SUB>| ∼ 0.25 K. The radio background and heating are both produced by energetic particles, although one by energetic electrons and the other by energetic protons. The two competing processes, production of radio background and heating of IGM by Pop III supernovae, determine the depth of the trough in the 21 cm brightness temperature, which can be observed in future experiments and used as a test of this scenario. | 9 |
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