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a removable plugging device for a pipeline , and particularly for pressure testing a steam pipeline in a boiling water reactor , wherein an inflatable annular sealing member seals off the pipeline and characterized by radially movable shoes for holding the plug in place , each shoe being pivotally mounted for self - adjusting engagement with even an out - of - round pipeline interior . | 8 |
method for controlling installation of a head stack assembly in a disc drive . the head stack assembly is aligned in a head stack installation tool . a base deck assembly is advanced to the head stack installation tool , the base deck assembly having a post supporting a tolerance ring . a robotic assembly is dispatched to pick and press the head stack assembly onto the tolerance ring and post while mechanical resistance and distance traveled parameters by the head stack assembly are measured . the installation is aborted or completed in relation to the mechanical resistance encountered and the distance traveled , thus allowing use of minimum and maximum force thresholds with respect to insertion distance and assuring correct installation of the head stack assembly . | 8 |
Context. The analysis of galaxy properties, such as stellar masses, colors, sizes and morphologies, and the relations among them and the environment, in which the galaxies reside, can be used to investigate the physical processes driving galaxy evolution. <BR /> Aims: We conduct a thorough study of the cluster A209 with a new large spectro-photometric dataset to investigate possible environmental effects on galaxy properties that can provide information on galaxy evolution in cluster hostile environments. <BR /> Methods: We use the dataset obtained as part of the CLASH-VLT spectroscopic survey, supplemented with Subaru/SuprimeCam high-quality imaging in BVRIz-bands, which yields 1916 cluster members (50% of them spectroscopically confirmed) down to a stellar mass M<SUB>⋆</SUB> = 10<SUP>8.6</SUP> M<SUB>⊙</SUB>. We determine the stellar mass function of these galaxies in different regions of the cluster, by separating the sample into star-forming and passive cluster members. We then determine the intra-cluster light and its properties. We also derive the orbits of low- (M<SUB>⋆</SUB> ≤ 10<SUP>10.0</SUP> M<SUB>⊙</SUB>) and high-mass (M<SUB>⋆</SUB> > 10<SUP>10.0</SUP> M<SUB>⊙</SUB>) passive galaxies and study the effect of the environment on the mass-size relation of early-type galaxies, selected according to their Sérsic index; the effects are studied separately for the galaxies in each mass range. Finally, we compare the cluster stellar mass density profile with the number density and total-mass density profiles. <BR /> Results: The stellar mass function of the star-forming cluster galaxies does not depend on the environment. The slope found for passive galaxies becomes flatter in the densest cluster region, which implies that the low-mass component starts to dominate when moving away from the cluster center. The color distribution of the intra-cluster light is consistent with the color of passive cluster members. The analysis of the dynamical orbits of passive galaxies shows that low-mass galaxies have tangential orbits, avoiding small pericenters around the BCG. The mass-size relation of low-mass passive early-type galaxies is flatter than that of high-mass galaxies, and its slope is consistent with the slope of the relation of field star-forming galaxies. Low-mass galaxies are also more compact within the scale radius of 0.65 Mpc. The ratio between the stellar and number density profiles shows a mass segregation effect in the cluster center. The comparative analysis of the stellar and total density profiles indicates that this effect is due to dynamical friction. <BR /> Conclusions: Our results are consistent with a scenario in which the "environmental quenching" of low-mass galaxies is due to mechanisms such as harassment out to r<SUB>200</SUB>, starvation, and ram-pressure stripping at smaller radii. This scenario is supported by the analysis of the mass function, of the dynamical orbits and of the mass-size relation of passive early-type galaxies in different cluster regions. Moreover, our analyses support the idea that the intra-cluster light is formed through the tidal disruption of subgiant (M<SUB>⋆</SUB> ~ 10<SUP>9.5-10.0</SUP> M<SUB>⊙</SUB>) galaxies. In fact, our results suggest that low-mass galaxies are destroyed by tidal interactions, and that those that avoid small pericenters around the BCG are influenced by tidal interactions that reduce their sizes. We suggest dynamical friction as the process responsible for the observed mass segregation. <P />Based in large part on data collected at the ESO VLT (prog. ID 186.A-0798), at the NASA HST, and at the NASJ Subaru telescope. | 9 |
a coin handling assembly includes a coin vault loaded completely within an appliance cabinet . the coin vault is positioned to receive coins from the coin drop and a locking member is movable from a closed position keeping coins within the coin vault to an open position permitting the coins to drop by gravity to the outside of the cabinet walls . | 4 |
the optical pickup device according to the present invention , includes : a light emitting diode for emitting a light beam ; a collimating lens for collimating the light beam ; an objective lens for focusing the collimated light beam from the collimating lens onto a recording medium ; a beam splitter for splitting the light beam returned from the recording medium into two light beams ; a servo error signal detector for receiving one of the two light beams and detecting a servo error signal ; a diffracting element for diffracting the one of the two light beams from the beam splitter to direct the one of the two light beams toward the servo error signal detector ; and an optical waveguide element for receiving the other one of the two light beams and detecting a magneto - optical signal , the other one of the two light beams from the beam splitter being incident upon the optical waveguide element without passing through the diffracting element , wherein the beam splitter is disposed between the collimating lens and the diffracting element . | 6 |
a shoe machine having nozzles for applying adhesive progressively to the margin of a shoe bottom , in which the nozzles are moved heightwise to engage a guide of the nozzle with the edge of the shoe bottom maneuvered by an arrangement of piston and cylinder members , and a sensing device associated with a stop mechanism for control and guidance to enable the nozzles to follow the marginal contour of the shoe bottom to apply adhesive thereto , and thence to return the nozzles to their start position to begin another cycle . | 0 |
a simplified de - correlation method in cdma multi - user detection comprises : a . receive wireless symbols s ; b . obtain a channel correlation matrix r , take a part from r to get a partial correlation matrix r p ; c . do inversion operation to the partial correlation matrix r p , then obtain matrix v ; d . recover original data symbols d from received symbols s by v that the location of original data symbols d corresponds to . | 7 |
in a pneumatic brake booster , positive and variable pressure chambers on opposite sides of a spring loaded diaphragm piston both communicate with an air pressure source under inoperative condition of the booster ; only the positive pressure chamber communicates with the air pressure source while the variable pressure chamber communicates with atmospheric pressure in response to activation of the booster to operate the piston . | 5 |
a mechano / electrical sensor senses force or vibration and delivers at least one electrical signal that is a function of the sensed force or vibration . the sensor has at least one inner body supported by at least one piece of electric support structure that , in turn , is suspended in a surrounding framework . signal leads are provided from opposite lead polarizable sides of the at least one support structure . | 1 |
a communications connector with a flexible printed circuit board is provided . the flexible printed circuit board is electronically and mechanically connected to the plug interface contacts of the jack near the plug / jack interface , in order to provide effective crosstalk compensation . the flexible printed circuit board has fingers at one end allowing it to flex as individual plug interface contacts are depressed when a plug is installed into the jack . the flexible printed circuit board , or a flexible portion of a printed circuit board , is provided with elongated extensions for certain conductors to accommodate the connection of six - contact or eight - contact plugs to the connector . | 8 |
a device is provided which passes light of preselected wavelengths through a fluid or vapor to be tested . the light is detected after it has passed through the fluid or vapor . upon detection , a voltage is created which is proportional in amplitude to the detected light strength for each wavelength of light . these voltages are compared to produce a ratio which represents the condition of the fluid or vapor which is tested . when the ratio is outside of preselected boundaries , control signals are generated which may trigger alarms or otherwise respond to the condition . | 6 |
an apparatus for processing wafer - shaped articles comprises a closed process chamber providing a gas - tight enclosure . a rotary chuck is located within the closed process chamber , and is adapted to hold a wafer shaped article thereon . a lid is secured to an upper part of the closed process chamber . the lid comprises an annular chamber , gas inlets communicating with the annular chamber and opening on a surface of the lid facing outwardly of the closed process chamber , and gas outlets communicating with the annular chamber and opening on a surface of the lid facing inwardly of the closed process chamber . | 7 |
We present temporal and time-resolved spectral analyses of all the thermonuclear X-ray bursts observed from the neutron star low-mass X-ray binary 4U 1728-34 with NICER from 2017 June to 2019 September. In total, we detected 11 X-ray bursts from the source and performed time-resolved spectroscopy. Unlike some of the earlier results for other bursting sources from NICER, our spectral results indicate that the use of a scaling factor for the persistent emission is not statistically necessary. This is primarily a result of the strong interstellar absorption in the line of sight toward 4U 1728-34, which causes the count rates to be significantly lower at low energies. We also searched for burst oscillations and detected modulations in six different bursts at around the previously known burst oscillation frequency of 363 Hz. Finally, we report the detection of oscillations prior to two bursts at 356 and 359 Hz, respectively. This is the first time in the literature where burst oscillations are detected before the rapid rise in X-ray flux, from any known burster. These oscillations disappear as soon as the burst starts to rise and occur at a somewhat lower frequency than the oscillations we detect during the bursts. | 9 |
We present observations of SN 2015bn (=PS15ae = CSS141223-113342+004332 = MLS150211-113342+004333), a Type I superluminous supernova (SLSN) at redshift z = 0.1136. As well as being one of the closest SLSNe I yet discovered, it is intrinsically brighter ({M}<SUB>U</SUB>≈ -23.1) and in a fainter galaxy ({M}<SUB>B</SUB>≈ -16.0) than other SLSNe at z∼ 0.1. We used this opportunity to collect the most extensive data set for any SLSN I to date, including densely sampled spectroscopy and photometry, from the UV to the NIR, spanning -50 to +250 days from optical maximum. SN 2015bn fades slowly, but exhibits surprising undulations in the light curve on a timescale of 30-50 days, especially in the UV. The spectrum shows extraordinarily slow evolution except for a rapid transformation between +7 and +20-30 days. No narrow emission lines from slow-moving material are observed at any phase. We derive physical properties including the bolometric luminosity, and find slow velocity evolution and non-monotonic temperature and radial evolution. A deep radio limit rules out a healthy off-axis gamma-ray burst, and places constraints on the pre-explosion mass loss. The data can be consistently explained by a ≳ 10 M {}<SUB>⊙ </SUB> stripped progenitor exploding with ∼ {10}<SUP>51</SUP> erg kinetic energy, forming a magnetar with a spin-down timescale of ∼20 days (thus avoiding a gamma-ray burst) that reheats the ejecta and drives ionization fronts. The most likely alternative scenario—interaction with ∼20 M {}<SUB>⊙ </SUB> of dense, inhomogeneous circumstellar material—can be tested with continuing radio follow-up. | 9 |
a confocal scanner which synchronously rotates a first disk , having a plurality of focusing means , and a second disk , having a plurality of apertures of the same pattern as the focusing means , and scans a sample by focusing light beams passing through the focusing means and apertures ; wherein the plurality of focusing means are arranged so that each border line between focusing means passes each bisected point of line segments connecting any two center points of adjacent focusing means thereby improving efficiency of light utilization . | 6 |
a patient support apparatus includes a patient support having a first patient support deck , a removable section having a second patient support deck , the removable section being configured for movement to a first position wherein the removable section is coupled to the patient support , a second position wherein the removable section is adjacent to but spaced from the first position and a third position spaced apart from the patient support . a handle support mechanism is mounted on one of the patient support and the removable section . a handle is movably mounted on the handle support mechanism and is supported thereby for movement between a first handle position and a second handle position . the handle support mechanism is configured to facilitate movement of the handle from the first handle position toward the second handle position only when the removable section is oriented at and between the first and second positions . | 0 |
a coin dispensing apparatus includes a storage interior for storing bulk coins , a coin passageway extending along a vertical longitudinal axis upward from the storage container to an exit aperture , and a coin selector for selectively sending coins upward along the coin passageway . a lever is pivotably mounted for contacting the coin as it exits the exit aperture , and a sensor unit operatively connected with the lever can count the coins as they exit . the lever and the sensor unit can be appropriately aligned in a fixed relationship and a mounting assembly that is mounting the lever and the sensor unit adjacent the exit aperture can be adjusted traverse to ? can be movably adjusted first to the longitudinal axis to accommodate different size coins . | 6 |
Photon axion conversion probabilities with C and Python | 9 |
a cartridge for an electrical immobilization weapon for optimized effectiveness and accuracy , comprising : a housing means for accommodating first and second projectiles adapted for being spaced within a targeted portion , having a length of at least from 5 inches to 25 inches , of a human body and for transmitting the electrical energy to the target ; connecting means having at least one such length for interconnecting the first and second projectiles and available outside the housing means for retaining the projectiles within the said length in between thereof ; means including the housing means for separating the first and second projectiles for immediately achieving a said length in between after leaving the housing means ; means secured to the housing means for propelling the projectiles from the housing means for reaching the targeted portion ; and means for coupling the projectiles to the electrical energy of the weapon &# 39 ; s power supply . | 5 |
a system and method for a panel system containing embedded electronic elements providing both housing for the electronics and structural support . a preferred embodiment of the system is for a container security system , which is constructed into or conforming onto the roof , walls , door , or base of a cargo container is provided . the panel system may consist of a variety of electronic elements , batteries or power elements , sensors , a processing element to collect the sensor data , and a communications element to transmit outside of the container . | 6 |
transparent optical ceramic coating materials have been fabricated from europium - doped lutetium oxide using physical vapor deposition and chemical vapor deposition techniques . the non - pixilated film coatings have columnar microcrystalline structure and excellent properties for use as radiological scintillators , namely very high density , high effective atomic number , and light output and emission wavelength suitable for use with silicon - based detectors having a very high quantum efficiency . the materials can be used in a multitude of high speed and high resolution imaging applications , including x - ray imaging in medicine . | 2 |
a system for interconnecting the connectors of two or more electrical appliances , each preferably having two or more terminals , wherein the connectors and terminals may be of different physical configurations . the system includes one conductor for connection to each terminal of each appliance , a connector at one end of each conductor to mate with one of the terminals , a coupler connector at a second end of each conductor , and an interface module interconnecting the coupler connectors . the interface module comprises a connector enclosure in which interchangeable transfer circuit boards are carried . by replacing circuit boards , numerous types of different electrical interconnections can be made using only a few types of interconnect cables . | 7 |
in a switching circuit , at least two bus bars are fixed with an insulator interposed therebetween and secured to a substrate of the switching circuit . being combined with the bus bars , the insulator serves not only to insulate those bus bars but also to enhance the bending rigidity and bending strength of the switching circuit . as current flows in one of the bus bars in a direction opposite to a direction in which current flows in the other bus bar , the inductance of the bus bars is reduced , resulting in the decreased fly - back voltage generated upon switching operation . | 7 |
a high accuracy programmable attenuator for accurately selecting and maintaining desired values of attenuation for a high frequency rf signal . the attenuator is comprised of a plurality of cells wherein each cell is comprised of an individual attenuator , a switch and a bias resistor . each bias resistor is comprised of a plurality of individual resistors arranged in a binary sequence and wire bonds are used to short out undesired resistors for compensating for insertion loss and obtaining desired attenuation . the attenuators of the circuit are also arranged in a binary sequence so as to allow the user to select from a large variety of attenuations in small increments . | 7 |
a method and apparatus for mounting a column / pile in an upstanding position on a supporting surface comprising the steps of lowering the column / pile to be installed from a support vessel into contact with the supporting surface , using the lower / toe end of the column / pile as a drill such as to form a bore in the supporting surface into which the lower region of the column / pile is to be located and leaving the column / pile in situ in the bore after the completion of a drilling operation . | 4 |
the present invention is directed to the synthesis of novel stable open metal clusters by selective oxidation of bound ligands . the synthesis comprises , for example , using an amine based oxidant for decarbonylation of specific carbonyl ligands . the synthesis can also comprise further removal of a bound amine group by an acid . the resulting metal cluster contains a coordinatively unsaturated site comprising a carbonyl vacancy . the resulting metal cluster can be used as a catalyst in a variety of chemical transformations . | 2 |
the engine has at least one cylinder each with at least one and preferably multiple air intake valves into the cylinder , and at least one exhaust port at a lower position above the bottom position of the piston . a blower is arranged to force air into each cylinder via each intake valve as the piston moves around the bottom position , the blower not supplying enough pressure to keep each intake valve open during upward motion of the piston , such that during upward motion of the piston , compression occurs within each cylinder , and such that during downward motion of the piston the blower forces air into each cylinder via each intake valve once each exhaust port is uncovered by the downward motion , and out of each cylinder via each exhaust port . the air intake valves are positively actuated by controlled air pressure differentials , for example by each intake valve having a valve disk to close against a valve seat , a valve shaft , and lower and upper guide disks . the lower and upper guide disks run in guide bores and act as actuating pneumatic pistons , the guide bores extending between an air supply chamber receiving air from the blower and a vacuum plenum . the guide disks thereby respond to a pressure differential between the vacuum plenum and the air supply chamber to actuate the valve . | 5 |
f - 3 - methylbutene - 1 has been oxidized using oxygen and ultraviolet radiation to form poly oligomers . the formation of fluoroformate terminated material is insignificant . this is in sharp contrast to the products derived from the prior art oxidation of f - propene in which up to 60 % fluoroformate terminated material was produced . f - ethylene can be added to the f - 3 - methylbutene - 1 reaction gas stream without adversely affecting the product composition . the fluoride oligomers , after addition of one unit of hexafluoropropylene oxide , can be converted to s - triazines which have excellent properties as hydrualic fluids . | 2 |
there is disclosed a pharmaceutical composition and method for treating sepsis , including septic shock and ards , comprising administering an effective amount of a hmg1 antagonist . there is further disclosed a diagnostic method for monitoring the severity or potential lethality of sepsis or septic shock , comprising measuring the serum concentration of hmg1 in a patient exhibiting or at risk or exhibit sepsis or septic shock symptoms . lastly , there is disclosed a pharmaceutical composition and method for effecting weight loss or treating obesity , comprising administering an effective amount of hmg1 or a therapeutically active hmg1 fragment . | 0 |
a vehicle screening method and system . a vehicle occupant can be identified utilizing one or more biometric identifiers input by or obtained from the vehicle occupant via a biometric input device . a barcode can also be provided by the vehicle occupant from a scanned card or other structure upon which the barcode is maintained . additionally , a unique identification number can be provided by the user in order to match the unique identification number against a database of identification numbers , thereby permitting the vehicle occupant to be remotely screened and verified for entry into a secure facility based on the biometric identifier , the barcode and the unique identification number . | 6 |
a prefilled syringe composed of a barrel having a luer tip at one end and an open proximal end , the barrel having at least a three layer structure of an innermost layer , an outermost layer , both made of a polyolefin resin , and an intermediate layer made of a resin with a barrier property and sandwiched by the innermost layer and the outermost layer . the barrel is produced through the sequential steps of : injecting a specific amount of a polyolefin resin inside a cavity ; injecting a specific amount of a resin excelling in barrier property ; injecting a specific amount of the polyolefin resin again ; and separating the luer tip surface and an injection unit by pushing off a valve pin provided inside a valve gate or an inner nozzle of the injection unit , which injects the resin excelling in barrier property , toward the direction of the luer tip surface as desired . | 1 |
blood coagulation can be normalized in persons consuming high saturated fatty acids of omega - 3 type , such as eicosapentanoic acid and docosahexanoic acid , by administration of vitamin e in an amount between about 40 % to 100 % by weight of the fatty acid . an article of manufacture is thus provided comprising such fatty acids and vitamin e . | 8 |
a system and method for controlling fluid flow within a microchannel includes a fluid circuit comprising a fluid outlet well and one or more fluid inlet wells , all in communication with a microchannel . a negative pressure differential is applied to the outlet well and fluid flow from an inlet well into the microchannel is controlled by opening or closing the inlet well to atmospheric pressure . to stop fluid flow from the inlet well , a negative pressure differential may be applied to the inlet well to equalize pressure between the inlet and outlet wells . by sequentially opening and closing different inlet wells to atmosphere , controlled amounts of different reagents can be serially introduced into the microchannel . | 8 |
Context. H<SUB>2</SUB> is the simplest and the most abundant molecule in the interstellar medium (ISM), and its formation precedes the formation of other molecules. <BR /> Aims: Understanding the dynamical influence of the environment and the interplay between the thermal processes related to the formation and destruction of H<SUB>2</SUB> and the structure of the cloud is mandatory to understand correctly the observations of H<SUB>2</SUB>. <BR /> Methods: We performed high-resolution magnetohydrodynamical colliding-flow simulations with the adaptive mesh refinement code RAMSES in which the physics of H<SUB>2</SUB> has been included. We compared the simulation results with various observations of the H<SUB>2</SUB> molecule, including the column densities of excited rotational levels. <BR /> Results: As a result of a combination of thermal pressure, ram pressure, and gravity, the clouds produced at the converging point of HI streams are highly inhomogeneous. H<SUB>2</SUB> molecules quickly form in relatively dense clumps and spread into the diffuse interclump gas. This in particular leads to the existence of significant abundances of H<SUB>2</SUB> in the diffuse and warm gas that lies in between clumps. Simulations and observations show similar trends, especially for the HI-to-H<SUB>2</SUB> transition (H<SUB>2</SUB> fraction vs. total hydrogen column density). Moreover, the abundances of excited rotational levels, calculated at equilibrium in the simulations, turn out to be very similar to the observed abundances inferred from FUSE results. This is a direct consequence of the presence of the H<SUB>2</SUB> enriched diffuse and warm gas. <BR /> Conclusions: Our simulations, which self-consistently form molecular clouds out of the diffuse atomic gas, show that H<SUB>2</SUB> rapidly forms in the dense clumps and, due to the complex structure of molecular clouds, quickly spreads at lower densities. Consequently, a significant fraction of warm H<SUB>2</SUB> exists in the low-density gas. This warm H<SUB>2</SUB> leads to column densities of excited rotational levels close to the observed ones and probably reveals the complex intermix between the warm and cold gas in molecular clouds. This suggests that the two-phase structure of molecular clouds is an essential ingredient for fully understanding molecular hydrogen in these objects. | 9 |
the invention provides a method for improving operation lifetime of a capacitor module in an electronic circuit employing the capacitor module , comprising the steps of providing two or more capacitor modules of same configuration ; and controlling alternately a respective one of the capacitor modules to operate in the electronic circuit for a first predetermined period of time . the invention also relates to a capacitor control circuit structure for use in a location of an electronic circuit previously occupied by an original capacitor module , and the capacitor control circuit structure exhibits the extended operation lifetime with respect to the original capacitor module . the invention also relates to the use of the capacitor control circuit structure in the electronic applications . | 7 |
a ferrite carrier for electrophotographic developers which comprises a mn - mg ferrite having the general formula . sub . x . sub . y . sub . z wherein x + y + z = 100 mol % and sro is substituted for a part of mno , mgo and / or fe 2 o 3 . | 6 |
an interactive multi - station medical specimen analysis system for simultaneously analyzing a medical specimen at remote locations and accessing , for evaluation , the results of each of the analyses at a central laboratory is disclosed . a central laboratory , interacts with remote computers , through a server to review , evaluate and accept or reject specimen analyses . the server communicates with the plurality of remote computers , laboratory computer and a centralized computer via a network . analytical instruments which are not equipped to communicate with a computer are connected through computer interface software which interprets the instrument language into the computer program language and the computer program language into the instrument language . the interactive system requests analytical tests , transmits the test results to the server databases and receives and displays data from the server databases . laboratory based interactive software acquires and either displays test results from the server databases , reviews and accepts or rejects the test results and transmits the acceptance or rejection to the server databases . | 6 |
a method involving : detecting a first signal characterized by a periodically occurring first event ; detecting a second signal characterized by a periodically occurring second event ; and based on both the detected first and second signals , generating a third signal characterized by a periodically occurring third event , wherein generating the third signal involves automatically adjusting the phase of the third signal so that the periodically occurring third event occurs at a predetermined location between the first and second events of the first and second signals . | 6 |
We study the effects of cosmic rays (CRs) on outflows from star-forming galaxies in the circum and intergalactic medium (CGM/IGM), in high-resolution, fully cosmological FIRE-2 simulations (accounting for mechanical and radiative stellar feedback, magnetic fields, anisotropic conduction/viscosity/CR diffusion and streaming, and CR losses). We showed previously that massive ($M_{\rm halo}\gtrsim 10^{11}\, \mathrm{M}_{\odot }$), low-redshift (z ≲ 1-2) haloes can have CR pressure dominate over thermal CGM pressure and balance gravity, giving rise to a cooler CGM with an equilibrium density profile. This dramatically alters outflows. Absent CRs, high gas thermal pressure in massive haloes 'traps' galactic outflows near the disc, so they recycle. With CRs injected in supernovae as modelled here, the low-pressure halo allows 'escape' and CR pressure gradients continuously accelerate this material well into the IGM in 'fast' outflows, while lower-density gas at large radii is accelerated in situ into 'slow' outflows that extend to >Mpc scales. CGM/IGM outflow morphologies are radically altered: they become mostly volume-filling (with inflow in a thin mid-plane layer) and coherently biconical from the disc to >Mpc. The CR-driven outflows are primarily cool ($T\sim \! 10^{5}\,$ K) and low velocity. All of these effects weaken and eventually vanish at lower halo masses ($\lesssim 10^{11}\, \mathrm{M}_{\odot }$) or higher redshifts (z ≳ 1-2), reflecting the ratio of CR to thermal + gravitational pressure in the outer halo. We present a simple analytical model that explains all of the above phenomena. We caution that these predictions may depend on uncertain CR transport physics. | 9 |
systems and methods for optimizing resource utilization of an automated content recognition system by delaying the identification of certain large quantities of media cue data are disclosed . the delayed identification of the media may be for the purpose of , for example , generating usage statistics or other non - time critical work flow , among other non - real - time uses . in addition , real - time identification of a certain subset of media cue data is performed for the purposes of video program substitution , interactive television opportunities or other time - specific events . | 6 |
a base station system and method for call setting up , handing over and releasing in hybrid network are disclosed . the base station system consists of bsc , tc , several btss and a band - width guaranteed ip network among them , ip mode transport and traditional tdm mode transport between bsc and tc are simultaneity supported in the system , and bts supports tdm mode or ip mode . the invention is provided with such advantages : compatibility with tdm , which maximumly protects the providers &# 39 ; investment ; smooth transition from tdm to ip , which decreases investing risk ; flexible choice for different physical layer or data link layer transmission apparatuses to bear ip message , which facilitates the providers to constitute their networks . in ip mode , data service can share bandwidth with the mute frames of voice service , the system can coexist with different ip networks such as 3g or wimax , and the control plane and the user plane is independent each other so as to simplify the developing procedure and reduce the maintaining cost . | 7 |
an improved force feeder chain assembly including a force drive chain assembly on a conventional combine harvester apparatus and having a force feed slat assembly mounted thereon . the force feed slat assembly includes a plurality of elongated slat members for rotation on the force drive chain assembly for conventional harvesting operation . the force feed slat assembly includes a self - lubricating stripper insert member easily assembled and disassembled on respective elongated slat members for conversion of the force feed slat assembly from normal harvesting operations for use in a grain stripper harvesting operation . the force feed slat assembly with the stripper insert member thereon is easily and economically converted so as to be usable for all harvesting of crops , including the method of grain stripping utilized on a grain stripper combine harvester apparatus . the stripper insert members reduce friction and , thus , wear on the combine harvester apparatus and substantially lessens damage to the grain heads being harvested . | 0 |
a field emission array includes a dielectric structure with at least two dielectric layers between the cathode and anode grid thereof . the lower dielectric layer is planarized to minimize the occurrence of electrical shorts between the cathode and anode grid of the field emission array . thus , the upper dielectric layer is substantially free of any electrically conductive defects or imperfections that extend through the lower dielectric layer . in addition , the field emission array includes an array of emitter tips , which are laterally surrounded and may be spaced apart from the dielectric structure . the field emission array may also include a grid over the dielectric structure and the emitter tips , with the emitter tips being exposed through grid openings or apertures . | 7 |
a battery pack burn - in test system comprising first and second interconnection circuits for electrically interconnecting a first and a second battery pack respectively to the system ; a data communication bus for coupling to respective battery management integrated circuits of the first and second battery packs ; and a system management unit coupled to the data communication bus . the system management unit may control a charging of the first battery pack during a burn - in test from a discharging of the second battery pack . | 7 |
a method is provided for diagnosing a fault in a selective catalytic reduction system having an electric driven transportation device that provide a mass flow of a diesel exhaust fluid into the selective catalytic reduction system . the method includes , but is not limited to applying an electric signal to the transportation device for establishing the mass flow , monitoring a parameter value of the electric signal , monitoring the mass flow provided into the selective catalytic reduction system caused by the transportation device when it is driven with the signal , determining , for the monitored mass flow , the difference between the corresponding parameter value , and a corresponding parameter value stored in a data map . | 8 |
a device for the application of continuous positive airway pressure delivering 100 % oxygen during thoracic surgery utilizing one - lung anesthesia . the device comprises a hollow , cylindrical member serving as a conduit for oxygen . one end of the device is connected to a source of oxygen delivered at a constant flow rate . the opposite end attaches to one lumen of a double - lumen endotracheal tube . a removable cap is attached to the device . if the cap is removed , a breathing bag can be attached for allowing the periodic expansion of the lung connected to the apparatus . a venting device is provided to allow the egress of oxygen under pressure . by changing a venting orifice , varying degrees of pressure of oxygen will be delivered to the one lumen of the double - lumen tube . | 0 |
a method and system for managing a challenge event . at least two participants are selected to participate in the challenge event based on determining that the participants are expected to perform well in the challenge event . selection of the participants utilizes data elements provided for managing the challenge event . assets of computer code are provided to the participants for assisting the participants to deliver respective submissions as outcomes of participation by the participants in the challenge event . the challenge event is conducted with the participants . | 0 |
a rock splitter of oil hydraulic piston type includes a housing having a plurality of cylinder chambers on the upper portion and first and second paths communicated with the cylinder chambers for supplying and discharging oil ; a piston in the cylinder chamber of the housing ; and a cap capable of a vertical movement , the cap being connected to the upper surface of the housing in such a manner that the inner surface thereof is in contact with the upper surface of the housing . the cap moves vertically depending on the movement of the piston . the rock splitter further comprises : a cylinder detachably mounted inside the cylinder chamber of the housing ; a collapsible member having a locking member detachably mounted in the cylinder chamber , a plurality of extension members capable of a vertical extension ; and an elastic member supporting the lower end of a central extension member . the entire front surface area of the cap touches the rock to maximize the power applied to the rock . repair to the cylinder is effected by replacing only the cylinder . | 1 |
a guard for a swing connection comprised of a hook which hooks through the eye of a connector member includes a pair of rigid shells which are slotted at their edges to provide clearance for the hook and the connector member so that the shells can be clamped to opposite sides of the hook and engaged together edge to edge so as to form an enclosure which completely surrounds the hook and its connection to the connector member . the guard prevents finger injuries due to the pinch point at the connection between the hook and the connector member . it also maintains the relative position of the hook and connector member so that the connector member cannot become disengaged accidentally from the hook . in addition , the guard may be shaped and its exterior surface treated so that the guard adds a decorative element to the swing connection . | 8 |
a single - ended to differential conversion circuit for converting an input signal into a pair of differential signals is provided . an amplifier includes an inverting input terminal , a non - inverting input terminal for receiving a reference signal , and an output terminal . a first resistor is coupled between the inverting input terminal and the output terminal of the amplifier . a second resistor is coupled to the inverting input terminal of the amplifier . the third resistor is coupled to the output terminal of the amplifier . the resistor string is coupled between the output terminal of the amplifier and the second resistor , and includes a fourth resistor and a fifth resistor connected in series . a signal of the pair of differential signals is provided via the third resistor , and another signal of the pair of differential signals is provided via the resistor string . | 7 |
in order to determine the quality of fuel in an auto - igniting internal combustion engine , a defined fuel amount is injected at defined crank shaft angles during a deceleration fuel shut - off phase of the internal combustion engine . the thereby created crankshaft torque contribution is detected and an absolute or relative measure is determined for the fuel quality thereof . | 8 |
fig . 1 depicts a full view of the picnic table backrest . it shows the backrest , the bars that wrap around the bench to keep the back rest stable and the latch on the back of the rest that keeps the rest from slipping out . fig . 2 shows a close up view of the latch on the rear of the backrest . the bar that holds the latch swivels upward to latch on to the top part of the backrest . this keeps the backrest from slipping out and also holds it in place so it doesn &# 39 ; t shift while your sitting . | 7 |
a system and method for administering tests at a computer terminal in communication with a remote location is provided . the method includes : establishing an initial threshold amount of questions , the initial threshold amount being a positive integer greater than one ; sending to the computer terminal a first batch of questions that exceeds the threshold amount , the batch of questions having a substantially equal difficulty level ; receiving an answer to one of the batch of questions ; selecting , based on the answer to the one of the number of questions , a new question having a difficultly level different than the one of the number of questions ; and sending the new question to the computer terminal . | 6 |
a low cost crimpable and sealable contact assembly including a contact member and a tubular sleeve member . the contact member is capable of being manually continuity crimped to a tip of an electrically conductive core of an electrically insulated wire . the tubular sleeve member is then deformed to hermetically seal it to the insulation on the wire , and the contact member . the hermetic seal protects the core from corrosion . this hermetic seal is particularly important where the core comprises aluminum . separating the crimping and sealing into separate operations permits them to be performed manually . the sleeve member may be comprised of polymeric material , or it may be metallic . the metallic embodiments may be mechanically or electromagnetically deformed . the polymeric sleeve members may , in addition , be heat shrunk . | 7 |
a valve operator is connected to a pipeline valve to control the throughput flow therethrough . a plurality of chambers are formed in the housing including control , balancing , bleed and regulator chambers . a poppet valve and an orifice device are disposed in the bleed chamber to be independently shiftable therein to vary the discharge from the orifice device which is shifted responsive to the pressure in the control chamber , while the poppet valve is shifted responsive to the pressure in the regulator chamber . a reset valve is connected in a reset loop connected between the control and balancing chambers to produce a predetermined delay in balancing the pressure gradient therebetween . the regulating chamber is formed in a regulator section of the housing to be detachably connected thereto so that a plurality of regulator sections can be formed each having a different operative pressure range so that the valve operator is selectively usable for example for high , medium and low pressure operation . the reset valve is adjustable to permit the delay to be set as desired . | 6 |
developer mixtures comprising finely - divided toner particles electrostatically clinging to the surface of carrier particles . the toner particles comprise a colorant and at least about 60 percent by weight , based on the weight of the toner particles , of a resin mixture comprising between about 40 and about 90 parts by weight of a styrene resin and from about 10 to about 60 parts by weight of an epoxy resin . electrostatographic imaging processes employing said developer mixtures are also disclosed . | 6 |
a metal turning chip breaking apparatus includes an impulse actuator in the form of a piezoelectric element that rapidly expands and contracts in response to a rapidly applied and removed voltage . this , in turn , is used to impulsively move a cutter support in a matching fashion , causing a cutter to rapidly withdraw from and return to the cut in a chopping action . this breaks up the chip , which would otherwise form continuously . there is no need to synchronize the incremental motion of the cutter with the rotation of the workpiece . | 8 |
according to an aspect of the present invention , there is provided a semiconductor device manufacturing method , including : preparing a support plate having a mounting portion on which a mounting terminal is mountable ; preparing a circuit board having a mounting surface on which a semiconductor chip is mounted and a connection pad is formed ; bringing the support plate to face the mounting surface of the circuit board , and connecting the support plate to the connection pad through the mounting terminal ; forming a resin layer between the support plate and the mounting surface of the circuit board to cover the mounting terminal ; and removing the support plate , thereby faulting a via in the resin layer along a shape of the mounting portion so as to expose the mounting terminal therethrough . | 7 |
the invention relates to an improvement in armor structures through the utilization of at least one panel capable of absorbing kinetic energy . the panel comprises a rigid structure having a multiplicity of joined polygonal cells having 3 to 8 sides throughout the panel . the cells have individual cell diameters of about 0 . 1 to 8 . 0 inches . | 8 |
cycle - by - cycle synchronous waveform shaping is provided for by filtering and combining of square and / or impulse shaped signals . specifically , a plurality of first square shaped signals is generated and filtered using at least one first filter to produce at least one filtered signal . a plurality of second square shaped signals is generated and filtered using at least one second filter to produce at least one second filtered signal . the at least one first and at least one second filtered signals are combined to produce a continuous shaped waveform having a characteristic shape within each of a plurality of data periods defining a data rate . alternatively , at least one impulse signal having a plurality of sinusoidal impulses each comprising a positive impulse and a negative impulse is generated . the at least one impulse signal is filtered using at least one filter to produce the continuous shaped waveform . | 7 |
in ordinary telephones , a communication partner is called without considering the location of the communication partner and whether or not the communication partner is busy . in the present invention , it is determined whether or not the communication partner is to be called at least based on information relating the position of a communication apparatus possessed by the communication partner . | 7 |
the present invention describes the precise metering of soldering material realized in a preferred desktop preferably portable device designated for hand - soldering in small and medium volume operations . it combines the fully automated process of precise metering of the soldering wire for high accuracy and quality soldering with the freedom of a hand - operated soldering process . | 1 |
a method for measuring and displaying the flatness of a rolled steel sheet is disclosed that includes the steps of measuring tension in the sheet at a plurality of locations on the surface of the sheet and determining a plurality of tension ranges into which the sensed tension level can fall . a color is associated with each of the tension ranges , and a representation of the sheet is produced that is made up of a plurality of regions , each region having a color corresponding to tension range into which the tension sensed at the corresponding location on the surface of the sheet falls . a device for carrying out this method is also disclosed . | 1 |
a method of verifying the color and tinting strength of a manufactured batch of a semi - transparent wood stain . in accordance with the method , a standard batch of the wood stain is formed and then mixed with a specified amount of a white colorant to form a standard measurement batch . a test sample of the manufactured batch is obtained and is also mixed with a specified amount of the white colorant to form a test measurement sample . layers of the standard measurement batch and the test measurement sample are formed on the substrates and complete hide obtained . reflectance measurements of the layers are made using a spectrophotometer . the reflectance measurements are used to determine if the color and the tinting strength of the manufactured batch is within an acceptable deviation range of the color and tinting strength of the standard batch . this allows for objective color difference and tint strength difference calculations , and adjustments can be made therefrom , therefore eliminating the past visual trial and error methods . | 6 |
This dataset contains information relating to the topology of Australia's largest electricity transmission network, along with details pertaining to the technical and economic characteristics of generators operating within this grid. Information has been compiled from publicly available datasets released by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) [1, 2] and Geoscience Australia (GA) [3, 4, 5]. Potential applications include the development of economic dispatch, power-flow, and unit commitment models. The network is comprised of 912 nodes, 1406 AC edges, and three HVDC links. Information regarding forward and reverse power-flow limits for two AC interconnectors is also provided. Latitude and longitude coordinates are given for each node, with the network based off of geospatial datasets obtained from GA [3, 4, 5]. Signals for electricity demand at each node were derived using regional load profiles in combination with population data obtained from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) [6]. Allocation methods outlined in [7, 8] were used to disaggregate regional load profiles according to the geospatial distribution of Australia's population. Construction of the generator dataset involved compiling information obtained from AEMO's Market Management System Data Model (MMSDM) [1] and National Transmission Network Development Plan (NTNDP) [2] datasets. Historic generator dispatch signals were also obtained from AEMO [1], allowing the output of market models to be compared with realised outcomes. For further information regarding the contents of each csv file please refer to "dataset_summary.pdf". Jupyter Notebooks at [9] contain the Python code necessary to reproduce these datasets. Version history: v1.1 - Transmission line parameters and demand allocation update Transmission lines: Line resistance and shunt susceptance values have been updated. Transmission line lengths and voltages have also been added to network_edges.csv. AC interconnector information is split over two files to better capture aggregate flow limits defined over the New South Wales - Victoria interconnector. Connection points for these interconnectors are described in network_ac_interconnector_links.csv, while network_ac_interconnector_flow_limits.csv contains aggregate forward and reverse power flow limits. Demand allocation: The algorithm used to approximate demand at different nodes has been updated. The new method constructs a Voronoi tessellation based on network nodes. These cells are then overlapped with geospatial ABS population data, which are used to estimate the number of people served by each node. v1.0 - First release | 9 |
the vehicle signalization retrofit kit according to the present invention comprises a limit switch assembly wherein a pair of limit switches are pre - wired with a colour coded wiring system and connectors , and are adjustably affixed to a post that is easily mountable by bonding to the firewall of a vehicle , between the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal . the wiring system has a connection to the battery of the vehicle such that no interference with the wiring system or the fuse box of the vehicle is required . the retrofit kit also has a pair of light modules each having colored lights of red , amber and green colours . one light module is mountable to the front end of the vehicle and the other is mountable to the rear end of the vehicle for communicating to nearby drivers and pedestrians various operating conditions of the vehicle , such as braking , decelerating and accelerating . | 1 |
methods , systems , and apparatus for hair treatment are disclosed which include applying treatment radiation to a skin treatment area and / or to one or more hairs to deposit energy in one or more hairs so as to modify the structure ). the applied radiation can modify at least a portion of the hair to make the hair less capable of re - entering the skin . specifically , the proposed technique is directed to decreasing stiffness of at least portion of a hair through diminishing its flexural modulus as well as increasing the bend radius of its sharpest point . the methods and apparatus can treat and / or prevent pseudofolliculitis barbae in the treatment area . | 0 |
a precious metal structure which has an internal gas permeable membrane is described herein for a glass manufacturing vessel configured to have molten glass flow therein . the internal gas permeable membrane can be supplied with an atmosphere of gas to control the flux of hydrogen into our out of the molten glass or otherwise improve the production of the molten glass . in this manner , the undesirable detrimental reactions that can occur at the interface of the molten glass and precious metal interface which can cause defects in the molten glass such as bubbles or solid inclusions can be stopped or at least substantially reduced . | 1 |
a magnetic disk apparatus includes a first disk drive unit capable of accessing a first - size disk contained in a first disk cartridge , and a second disk drive unit capable of accessing a smaller , second - size disk contained in a second disk cartridge , the second disk drive unit being attached to the first disk drive unit to form a single unit . the second disk drive unit comprises : a chassis having a size substantially equal to a size of the first disk drive unit ; a disk motor which rotates the second - size disk of the second disk cartridge on the disk motor when the second - size disk is accessed ; and a motor base attached to a bottom of the disk motor , the motor base including a control circuit to control the rotation of the disk motor . an entire top area of the first disk drive unit is covered with the chassis of the second disk drive unit , and an entire height of the second disk drive unit is substantially equal to an entire height of a conventional disk drive unit added to a thickness of a top plate . | 6 |
a cdma radio receiving apparatus which receives a slot which has a long code group identification short code at a point where a long code is masked . the apparatus includes a detector that detects a phase of the long code in association with a pattern that appears over successive slots and comprises the long code group identification short code . the apparatus also includes a correlator that performs correlation processing in association with the phase detected by the detector to identify the long code . | 7 |
improved connectors of the type used for attaching shelves and bins to slot boards are generally shaped like the known w - clips and z - clips but have ribbed channels to receive one edge portion of a shelf or bin . the edge portions of the shelves and bins are shaped to fit within the channels and grooved to fit around the ribs on the connectors when a connector is attached to a shelf or bin by seating the corresponding edge portion of the shelf or bin in the channel of the connector and seating the rib on the connector in the groove in the shelf or bin to mechanically interlock the connector with its shelf or bin . a combination connector is also provided which can be used either as a w - clip or a z - clip . | 0 |
an object of the present invention is to provide a process for producing a β - amino - α - hydroxy acid derivative via efficient and industrially utilizable steps . the present invention provides a process for producing a β - amino - α - hydroxy acid derivative represented by the general formula given below which comprises hydrolyzing an α - amino - α &# 39 ;, α - dihaloketone derivative of the general formula given below in the presence of a base , followed by protecting the amino group or without protecting the same . ## str1 ## | 2 |
the fuel cell device is provided with : an electricity - generating unit having a fuel electrode , an air electrode , and an electrolyte film sandwiched between the fuel electrode and the air electrode ; a hydrogen - generating member that , by means of an oxidation reaction with water , generates hydrogen for supplying to the fuel electrode of the aforementioned electricity - generating unit ; a heater that heats the hydrogen - generating member ; a temperature sensor that detects the temperature of the hydrogen - generating member ; and a temperature control unit that controls the temperature of the hydrogen - generating member in response to the detection results of the temperature sensor . the temperature control unit stops the passage of electricity through the heater when it has been determined that the temperature of the hydrogen - generating member is at least a predetermined temperature . | 7 |
a media cartridge for a printer has a connector for connecting to the printer and a media storage volume in which sheets of media are stored . a manually operated slider ejects one sheet at a time through an outlet to an input slot of the printer . the printer then draws the sheet past a printhead . | 6 |
a device for connecting shielded pair has a base holding a shield bus and two conductor buses . each bus is formed from sheet metal stock and positioned to provide a wall at right angle to the floor of the base . the buses have insulation displacement slots situated away from the floor of the base . the base and a cover cooperatively form line entrance structures which are aligned with the slots in the shield bus and resist rotating of the lines . the cover has structures which retain the conductors in place . the base has structures supporting the shield bus in proximity to the displacement slots . | 7 |
a biochip reader wherein spectroscopic information of a sample under analysis is arranged in spaces between images of the sample arranged on a biochip . the reader comprises a confocal microscope and the biochip comprises a transparent substrate to allow passage of the excitation light and fluorescent light from the sample with the excitation light being applied from the side opposite that on which the samples are arranged so that noise from dust and the like is avoided by the transmitted light avoiding contact with the dust . another aspect is an electrophoresis system wherein different coloring material are used for each of a variety of target substances , so that the same lane and area are utilizable to concurrently detect a polychrome fluorescent pattern of the different targets . a confocal scanner or fluorescence imaging system is used with a plurality of filters to detect the multi - colored fluorescences of the target substance . advantageously , in the biochip reader , a lower s / n ratio is obtained together with lower cost ; and in the electrophoresis system , concurrent detection of multiple polychormatic fluorescence patterns is attained . | 6 |
a toy vehicle is provided which allows the track to be bent without creasing . the track is provided with a plurality of rails and side ribs which strengthen the track against deformation even when the track is provided with loops for play or coiled for transport . stiffener bars are releasably secured to the track to form and support loops . a connector pad and suction cup are provided to allow releasable securement of the track or window or similar flat surface . | 0 |
the invention is an improved apparatus and method for the automatic coloration and / or shading of images , and especially images utilized for presenting animated motion pictures . display means are provided , preferably at least one display for displaying monochrome line drawings and one for displaying color images . graphical imput means , for example a data tablet , are provided , having a coordinate system adapted to effect display on the display means of characters defined by coordinate points selected by an operator . means are provided for storing the coordinate points of at least one enclosed area of the coordinate system , this storing means typically including a portion of the data base of a computer system which stores the coordinate points of the lines drawn by the operator . these lines typically define a plurality of enclosed areas , such as the areas of a drawn character or figure . means are also provided for storing an operator - selected position reference , called a &# 34 ; seed point &# 34 ;, for each enclosed area . further means are provided for storing an operator - selected color - defining parameter associated with each of the seed points . in this manner , the operator defines the coloration of each area , the seed point defining the area to be colored and the color - defining parameter associated with the seed point being determinative of the color with which the area will be filled . means are provided for scanning the coordinate points within each enclosed area , the scan for each area initiating from a position which depends upon the stored position references , i . e . the stored seed points . finally , video frame storage means are provided for storing the selected color - defining and / or shading - defining parameter for each of the scanned coordinate points within each enclosed area . in this manner , the video frame storage means will store the operator - selected parameter for each enclosed area , this operation being performed automatically after selection of the area and the desired color . | 6 |
We present a pilot study of extragalactic H I 21-cm absorption lines using the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST). We observed five continuum sources with H I absorption features first identified in the 40 per cent data release of the Arecibo Legacy Fast Arecibo L-Band Feed Array (ALFA) Survey (ALFALFA), including two systems later detected by the Westerbork Synthesis Radio Telescope (WSRT). Most of our observations were carried out during the FAST commissioning phase, and we have tested different observing modes, as well as data reduction methods, to produce the best spectra. Our observations successfully confirmed the existence of H I absorption lines in all these systems, including two sources that were marginally detected by ALFALFA. We fitted the H I profiles with single or double of Gaussian functions, and calculated the H I column densities of each source. The H I absorption profiles obtained by FAST show much higher spectral resolution and higher SNR ratio than the existing data in the literature, thus demonstrating the power of FAST in revealing detailed structures of H I absorption lines. Our pilot observations and tests have enabled us to develop a strategy to search for H I absorption sources using the data from the FAST extragalactic H I survey, which is one of the key projects undertaken at FAST. We expect that over 1500 extragalactic H I absorbing systems could be detected with survey data, based on sensitivity level that we achieved in pilot observations. | 9 |
a method for forming a dielectric - constant - enhanced capacitor is provided . a wafer in a reaction chamber is provided , wherein said wafer comprises a first conductive layer . then , a first dielectric layer is formed above said first conductive layer to prevent said first conductive layer from growing silicon oxide and to diminish leakage current . next a precursor is transmitted to a vaporizer . then said precursor is transformed to a gas and said gas is transmitted to said reaction chamber . next , a second dielectric layer is deposited above said first dielectric layer . then a heat treatment is proceeded and a second conductive layer is formed on said second dielectric layer . | 8 |
the present invention provides a viscous salad dressing formulated with microparticulated protein which serves as a replacement for all or part of the fat and / or oil normally found in a viscous salad dressing . | 8 |
an improved gas baffle device is disclosed for use in on - site waste disposal system tanks , such as septic tanks , which can be adjustably mountable to the outlet line of the septic tank . the gas baffle device includes a mounting strap which is readily secured to a pipe extending downwardly from a sanitary tee mounted the tank &# 39 ; s outlet line . the mounting strap carries a support post and a gas baffle plate . the baffle plate is maintained over the end of and at an angle to the opening of the sanitary tee pipe . special connection means on the strap allow the support post to be readily interconnected thereto . this improved gas baffle device is easily and quickly field - installed into a new septic tank , or can be readily retrofitted into an existing septic tank as needed . | 2 |
a fluid level switch for a machine having a fluid reservoir adapted to contain a fluid at an acceptable level . the fluid level switch includes a mounting plate , a float housing , and a float assembly positioned within the float housing . the mounting plate retains first and second contacts . the float housing is configured to receive fluid from the fluid reservoir and the float assembly is movable in response to the level of fluid in the float housing . the float assembly includes a contact member electrically connecting the first and second contacts when the level of the fluid is below the acceptable level . the contact member is coupled to the float for movement with the float and for movement relative to the float . | 7 |
methods and apparatus , including computer program products , for updating information on a writable tag bound to an article . in one aspect , a method includes : receiving in a system first attribute information for a first article derived from data read automatically from a first tag bound to the article ; similarly receiving second attribute information for a second article ; receiving sensor information derived from a sensor coupled to the second article ; receiving relationship information specifying a relationship between the articles ; maintaining first and second virtual articles representing the first article and the second article and sensor information , respectively , and maintaining a context object representing the relationship ; recognizing an alert condition relating to the first article ; generating updated attribute information ; detecting the presence of the first tag at a tag writer station after the alert condition ; and causing the tag writer station to write the updated information to the first tag . | 6 |
an organic light emitting diode emitting light downward through a transparent substrate . the oled embeds a microcavity formed between a cathode and an anode and includes a plurality of organic layers including a light emitting layer . the plurality of organic layers include at least a first layer made of an organic doped material aimed at enhancing the transport of electrons ; and at least a second layer made of an organic doped material aimed at enhancing the transport of holes . the anode is obtained by deposition of a semitransparent layer of silver over the transparent substrate to be directly in contact with the first doped organic layer . then , thicknesses of the first and second doped organic layers can be freely adapted to best adjust the optical characteristics of the microcavity for the wavelength of monochromatic light to be produced by the oled . | 7 |
Context. Hierarchical triple stars are ideal laboratories for studying the interplay between orbital dynamics and stellar evolution. Both mass loss from stellar winds and strong gravitational perturbations between the inner and outer orbit cooperate to destabilise triple systems. <BR /> Aims: Our current understanding of the evolution of unstable triple systems is mainly built upon results from extensive binary-single scattering experiments. However, destabilised hierarchical triples cover a different region of phase space. Therefore, we aim to construct a comprehensive overview of the evolutionary pathways of destabilised triple-star systems. <BR /> Methods: Starting from generic initial conditions, we evolved an extensive set of hierarchical triples using the code TRES, combining secular dynamics and stellar evolution. We detected those triples that destabilise due to stellar winds and/or gravitational perturbations. Their evolution was continued with a direct N-body integrator coupled to stellar evolution. <BR /> Results: The majority of triples (54-69%) preserve their hierarchy throughout their evolution, which is in contradiction with the commonly adopted picture that unstable triples always experience a chaotic, democratic resonant interaction. The duration of the unstable phase was found to be longer than expected (10<SUP>3 − 4</SUP> crossing times, reaching up to millions), so that long-term stellar evolution effects cannot be neglected. The most probable outcome is dissolution of the triple into a single star and binary (42-45%). This occurs through the commonly known democratic channel, during which the initial hierarchy is lost and the lightest body usually escapes, but also through a hierarchical channel, during which the tertiary is ejected in a slingshot, independent of its mass. Collisions are common (13-24% of destabilised triples), and they mostly involve the two original inner binary components still on the main sequence (77-94%). This contradicts the idea that collisions with a giant during democratic encounters dominate (only 5-12%). Together with collisions in stable triples, we find that triple evolution is the dominant mechanism for stellar collisions in the Milky Way. Lastly, our simulations produce runaway and walk-away stars with speeds up to several tens of km/s, with a maximum of a few 100 km s<SUP>−1</SUP>. We suggest that destabilised triples can explain - or at least alleviate the tension behind - the origin of the observed (massive) runaway stars. <BR /> Conclusions: A promising indicator for distinguishing triples that will follow the democratic or hierarchical route, is the relative inclination between the inner and outer orbits. Its influence can be summed up in two rules of thumb: (1) prograde triples tend to evolve towards hierarchical collisions and ejections, and (2) retrograde triples tend to evolve towards democratic encounters and a loss of initial hierarchy, unless the system is compact, which experience collision preferentially. The trends found in this work complement those found previously from binary-single scattering experiments, and together they will help to generalise and improve our understanding on the evolution of unstable triple systems of various origins. | 9 |
a folding collapsible kick scooter includes a head tube folding structure , which uses a quick - release lock to lock the head tube between an extended position and a collapsed position , and a handlebar folding structure , which uses a quick - release lock to lock the left handlebar and the right handlebar between an extended position and a collapsed position . | 8 |
a metallic housing utility knife and method for making the device with a soft over molded elastomeric cover to provide blister free comfort and slip proof safety . the cover or skin is molded into the unique structure of the housing in a fashion that results in mechanical bonds that embrace the cover on the housing . the knife includes flexible posts from the cover that project into the blade storage compartment of the housing to prevent internally stored spare blades from moving within the storage compartment . an elastomeric blade clamp integrally formed with the cover serves to restrict lateral movement of blades of varying sizes when installed in a cutting position within the knife assembly . a rear quick release latch and interlocking housing sections provide a convenient way to open and close the knife and assure that it is also secure and firmly held when locked in a safe cutting position . | 1 |
systems and methods for an improved solar / infrared conversion efficiency using multiple rectennas , one for each band of the spectrum . each rectenna is optimally efficient for each spectrum band . an antenna receives at least one of a visible or infrared spectrum . rectifying circuits coupled to the antenna generate a current based on a portion of the spectrum received by the at least one antenna . each rectenna operates efficiently using a different operating voltage . the operating voltages are based on the selected load resistor and the current - voltage characteristics for the diode of the rectifying circuit at the associated spectrum portion . | 6 |
the claimed invention relates to compositions that may be in a form of a liquid , solid , gel , cream or gel capsule comprising an analgesic , and methods for administering these compositions for treatment of patients suffering from various forms of pain . | 0 |
an automatic water supply device and method therefore , comprising a water container , a pressure sensitive diaphragm refill valve , and a garden hose adapter . in a preferred embodiment , a pet is supplied automatically with fresh drinking water as needed . in another preferred embodiment , a tile saw cooling system is supplied with a constant flow of clean water . | 0 |
On 26 September 2022, as NASA's first planetary defense test mission, the DART spacecraft will intentionally impact the smaller member (named Dimorphos) of the binary near-Earth asteroid Didymos. In addition to energy from the spacecraft, ejecta removed by the impact will impart momentum to Dimorphos and change its orbital period around Didymos. The baseline requirement for the mission is to change the orbital period by at least 73 seconds. This change will allow direct measurement of the so-called beta parameter, or the momentum enhancement caused by escaping ejecta. <P />For this experiment to be successful, the pre-impact orbital state of Dimorphos must be well constrained. Measuring successive mutual events (eclipses and occultations) has served as the primary method to derive these constraints (Pravec et al. 2006, 2022). We will present a synthesis of mutual event detections from multiple apparitions that have contributed to understanding the pre-impact state of the system (Naidu et al. 2022, Scheirich & Pravec 2022). We will show that the most recent observations from July 2022 confirmed the reference orbit of Dimorphos and reduced the formal uncertainty of its orbital phase at the time of impact to 3.9 degrees, which is more than 10x smaller than the baseline requirement set by the mission. <P />Following impact, the ejecta may obscure the system for days or even weeks, and thus preclude measurement of mutual events. As such it is unlikely that a post-impact orbit solution based on new mutual event detections will be available at the time of the meeting. However, monitoring of the ejecta will be an important post-impact activity. We will present preliminary results from a coordinated ejecta monitoring campaign at the 4.1-m Southern Astrophysical Research (SOAR) telescope, Lowell Observatory's 1.1-m Hall telescope, and the 4.3-m Lowell Discovery Telescope (LDT). This monitoring campaign will include measuring photometric colors and morphology of the ejecta cloud as a means to constrain key properties such as particle size and the dynamics of released particles. These observations are planned to probe a range of timescales (hours, days, weeks) and will directly complement other observations carried out by the DART investigation team. | 9 |
a method of power optimization in a memory is disclosed . the method generally includes the steps of dividing a plurality of bit cells in a design of the memory into a plurality of first rows storing programmed data and at least one second row storing only padding data , adjusting the design such that a second power consumption in each of the second rows is lower than a first power consumption in each of the first rows and generating a file defining the design as adjusted . | 6 |
a method for converting a watertight carrying case into a desk that includes mounting a bracket onto rearward projections from the case for permitting the case to serve as a desk without compromising its watertightness . | 0 |
a method is provided for mitigation of aircraft bird strikes through the provision of conditions on the ground that totally prevents the formation of atmospheric thermals in the proximity of airports and airfields , whereby conflicts between soaring and migratory birds and aircrafts may be avoided . this is accomplished by modification of the topography of the field into a plurality of zones , as described herein and through construction of high albedo pavements , roads , artificial turfs and cool terrains . | 4 |
an instrument including a cutter mountable on a cutter 32 spindle and shaped in such a way that it also acts as a test cup 33 engageable by a test head of a femoral prosthesis . the cutter may be attached to the pelvis by means of nails , and the cutter position is detected by sighting means on the cutter spindle . the sighting means are then used to arrange the final cup in the same position as the cutter so that the position of the final cup may be selected in such a way that the risk of joint dislocation is reduced . | 0 |
the present invention is directed to an intraocular lens , an intraocular lens system and a method of producing and / or implanting the lens or system in an eye wherein at least one intraocular lens includes a coating that aids in resisting interlenticular opacification . the material of the coating is preferably hydrophilic or super - hydrophobic . | 0 |
the present invention relates to a self drilling rock bolt which may be used in mining applications . self drilling rock bolts are typically are formed by rebars having an axially extending central passageway for water passage and post grouting . costs of such hollow steel rebars is quite high . in the present invention , a rock bolt is formed from a hollow tubular member which may be steel pipe , and a reinforcing arrangement comprising prestressed concrete type steel strand wound around the outside of the hollow tubular member . | 4 |
the present technology involves a method and apparatus for detecting and reporting magnetic fields in the proximity of a utility meter as an approach to determining tampering of such meter . the sensitivity level of the magnetic field sensors may be adjustable allowing either remote or local sensitivity adjustments to a magnetic field sensor to compensate for variations in the electromagnetic environments of different meter installation sites . alternatively , the output of each magnetic field sensor may be connected to the input of an adjustable threshold circuit . when the output voltage of the magnetic field exceeds a predetermined threshold voltage , a magnetic event signal is generated . threshold adjustments to the adjustable threshold circuit may be performed locally at the meter site or remotely from a station . the output of each magnetic field sensor may be monitored by a locally or remotely programmable magnetic sensor output monitor . such magnetic sensor output monitor generates a magnetic event signal when a predetermined number of magnetic sensors have been activated . | 6 |
a method for scene classification of a digital image comprising the steps of : extracting predetermined camera metadata tags from the digital image ; obtaining estimates of image class based on the extracted metadata tags ; obtaining estimates of image class based on image content ; and producing a final estimate of image class based on a combination of metadata - based estimates and image content - based estimates . | 6 |
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