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a thermally insulated wall panel for building construction having a metal liner panel and a metal facing panel with interconnected side - joint profiles which provide positive connections of facing panels of adjoining wall panels when outward stress is applied . positive connections of the liner panels of adjoining wall panels can be obtained when outward stress is applied . | 4 |
the present invention is directed to a cleaning laminate , which comprises an abrasive side that facilitates loosening of particulates , such as dust and dirt , and an opposing , soft absorbent side . the laminate is formed by hydroentanglement on a three - dimensional image transfer device . | 1 |
the present invention concerns methods and apparatus for implementing an interactive graphical user interface having the ability to graphically depict the relationships between or among multiple portlets . in one aspect , the present invention relates a child sub - portlet to a parent portlet with at least one graphical indicator when the child sub - portlet is surfaced from the parent portlet . other aspects of the present invention concern in - line tools integrated in the graphical indicators for managing portlet operations . the graphical indicators and inline controls of the present invention allow a user to accurately and precisely control portlets . | 6 |
this invention relates generally to training a user how to correctly throw a ball , and more specifically , a training , physical , or occupational therapy aid that can be used to strengthen and rehabilitate a user &# 39 ; s muscles and joints . | 0 |
the transfer and usage of a modulated carrier signal within a power signal on a power line communication system is described . the modulated signal comprises metadata which is transmitted at a different frequency than the transmitted power . the metadata , including such elements as energy costs , providers , renewable source status and originating location , may be used by consumers to make subsequent purchasing decisions . additionally , the energy costs of any given computer node commonly distributed in a grid architecture may be collected by a workload dispatcher in order to make more accurate cost and energy source based dispatch decisions . the consumer may be able to communicate directly back to the power provider . the use of computer - readable medium and product containing instructions that are implemented on a computer is also covered . finally , the invention may be deployed on behalf of the consumer by a third party service provider . | 6 |
a fluid distributing apparatus comprises a series of annular conduits positioned concentrically and close to a region for mixing or performing a reaction . each annular conduit has a plurality of orifices associated therewith which are spaced circumferentially and symmetrically proximate to the region and each orifice is positioned to deliver a liquid stream to the region . a feed line connects with a plurality of branch lines , each branch line connecting with one of the annular conduits . valves in the lines control the flow of liquid to the annular conduits . the conduits in the series are arranged for use in the method of the invention in a sequence , beginning with the conduit of greatest flow resistance when the feed rate is low and continuing successively with the conduits of lower flow resistance as the fixed rate increases . the resulting uniform flow rates through the orifices and avoidance of back flow contribute to high yield and quality of product . | 1 |
an eject mechanism for a module includes a module casing ; a module engaged in the module casing ; the module including a cable port ; and an eject button for allowing disengagement of the module from the module casing . the eject button prevents the module from disengagement when a cable is plugged into the cable port . a method of ejecting a module from a module casing includes disengaging the module from the module casing upon the pressing of an eject button , and preventing the module from disengagement when a cable is plugged into a cable port of the module . | 8 |
a system , method , and computer program product for providing a encrypted email reader and responder is described . the method of distributing and initializing an encrypted electronic mail software application for exchanging secure email , can include : obtaining by a first user a license for an email client software application program having public / private encryption ; requesting by the first user that a second user download a reader / responder software application program in order to exchange encrypted email between the first user and the second user ; downloading and installing the reader / responder software application program by the second user ; sending an email by the second user to the first user including embedding an unencrypted public key by using a send key function of the reader / responder software application program ; receiving the email from the second user by the first user , wherein the unencrypted public key is embedded in the email ; responding by the first user by sending a second email to the first user , where the reader / responder software application program encrypts a message of the second email into an encrypted message using the unencrypted public key of the second user ; receiving the second email by the second user with the encrypted message as an attachment from the first user into a third party email software application program , wherein the third party email software application program is different from the reader / responder software application program and the email client software application program ; and opening by the second user the attachment to execute the reader / responder software application program operative to allow a user without the email client software to read and respond to encrypted email created and sent from a user having the email client software . | 7 |
a square shaped battery includes : an electrode plate group including a belt - like positive electrode plate , a belt - like negative electrode plate , and a belt - like separator , the belt - like positive electrode plate , the belt - like negative electrode plate , and the belt - like separator being laminated and rolled up to form the electrode plate group ; and a pair of power collectors disposed on sides of the electrode plate group for collecting electric power from the electrode plate group . | 7 |
presented is a remote control for interacting with a navigation system that allows content presented on a display device to be navigated in an organized and categorized fashion . the remote control comprises operational controls grouped by navigational function located on at least three sides of the remote control for selecting content . an infrared transmitter is provided for transmitting instructions coded as infrared signals . a programmable controller is operative to receive an indication that a control was selected and instruct the transmitter to transmit an infrared signal corresponding to the control selected . | 7 |
a dc brush motor amplifier control includes a current switch power supply together with switching logic for operating the motor in response to a predetermined motor current signal . an encoder coupled to the dc brush motor provides a feedback signal used to control the motor operation . an overspeed detection system senses motor speeds in excess of a predetermined threshold and disables the switching logic to avoid overspeed failure . | 7 |
the invention relates to an arrangement for multi screw vessels , in particular twin screw vessels , with external propeller shafts , as well as to a method for producing such an arrangement . the arrangement according to the invention is in particular suitable for a drive system of an above - mentioned multi screw vessel and to improve the energy efficiency thereof . | 1 |
an apparatus and method use a hybrid absorbing element defined by a novel implementation of perfectly matched layer and infinite element concepts to model time - domain and frequency domain wave propagation finite element calculations . the hybrid absorbing element comprises three or more semi - infinite facets providing an essentially reflectionless interface for outgoing waves . perfectly matched layer conditions are coupled to finite - element wavefield computation regions and infinite element conditions , which effectively disperse advancing waves at infinity . the disclosed apparatus and method result in the rapid attenuation of waves arriving at arbitrary angles , leading to elimination of reflection artifacts . the hybrid absorbing element modeling approach reduces memory usage and related computational costs , especially when applied to large three - dimensional models and simulations and to large - scale simulations on massively parallel computing structures , cloud resources , or similar clustered or distributed compute and storage resources . the hybrid absorbing element can use a lumped , diagonal inertial operator for compatibility with explicit time - domain computations . | 6 |
a hook for suspending a pipe string or other load in a well rig , including a tubular outer body supported by a first connector structure which is attachable to a suspending line , a tubular inner body which supports a second connector structure preferably taking the form of a hook , with the inner body being received within the outer body and being yieldingly urged upwardly relative thereto by a resilient unit or assembly located within the inner body , and with a structure within the inner body bearing upwardly against and supporting the resilient assembly and attached to the first connector structure . a cam mechanism between the inner and outer bodies automatically cams the inner body to a predetermined rotary position upon upward movement , with a locking device or devices serving to retain the inner body in fixed rotary position and / or to lock the camming mechanism in a fixed position in a manner determining the rotary setting to which the inner body returns upon upward movement . the mentioned first and / or second connectors may each consist of two parts receivable within one of the tubular bodies and held in operative connecting engagement therewith by a spacer between the two parts . a link suporting member may be formed separately from the load suporting hook , to be detachable therefrom for repair or replacement . | 4 |
the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions containing polydatin or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts with the effect of improving microcirculation , and their application in preparing drugs which can improve microcirculation . the compositions are an non - gastrointestinal injection preparation , the preparation can be an aqueous solution which have ph 7 . 0 - 10 . 0 comprising 5 - 50 % propandiol . the dosage forms of the compositions may be lyophilizing powder injection , oral form , suppository of procto - administration and other forms of administrations comprising unguent , ointment , paste film coating and the like . the compositions may be used to treat and / or prevent diseases related to microcirculation blockage . the unit form may contain 1 - 1000 mg polydatin or its derivatives . the invention solves the problem of using polydatin to improve microcirculation . the composition of the invention can be used in treating shock , cardiac and cerebrovascular diseases , diseases of sense organs , diabetes complication , vaculitis related to blockage of blood vessel , hemorrhoid related to circulation obstruction , skin injury and burn . | 0 |
laminated articles , particularly safety glass , comprising a lamina of ionomer resin film laminated to a sheet of glass . the ionomer resin film is preferably an ionically crosslinked ethylene - methacrylic acid copolymer . the laminated articles may also comprise a sheet of polycarbonate laminated to the ionomer resin film opposite the glass . the laminated articles may further comprise an ionomer resin film sandwiched between two sheets of glass . the laminated articles may still further comprise a sheet of polycarbonate or other plastics sandwiched between sheets of ionomer resin film , which are in turn sandwiched between sheets of glass . | 8 |
a rotary actuator arm assembly for positioning a transducer over a data track of at least one rotating magnetic disk . the actuator includes self contained spacers with semi - kinematic mounting features to accurately locate and secure a set of self - aligning components , thereby eliminating azimuth alignment problems created by conventional assembly procedures . | 6 |
an automated periodontal probe uses a logic device to control the drive motor of a distendable probe rod . the movement of the probe rod is measurable and the force applied to the rod is quantifiable , therefore the device affords exacting repeatability of test procedures on periodontal tissues and permits an accurate survey of the gum pockets which survey may be displayed or recorded . further the device can be calibrated to cause minimum discomfort to the patient . | 0 |
We report near-infrared integral field spectroscopic observations of the active galactic nucleus NGC 4151 with archive data from the NIFS-Gemini North Telescope. We have selected best-seeing observations (≲0.3 arcsec) that, allied to our methodology of image processing techniques, show structures with spatial resolution comparable to those of the HST. The intricate outflow of NGC 4151 is revisited in light of the results found for NGC 1068, in a previous work, and a very similar dynamic is found: the low-velocity [Fe II] emission depicts the glowing walls of an hourglass structure, while the high-velocity gas fills its volume. From this finding, we show that the misalignment between the jet and the NLR is not a projection effect, as previously thought. A molecular outflow is detected for the first time in this galaxy and, just like in NGC 1068, the transition between the molecular and the ionized gas phases comes from the fragmentation of molecular cavity walls into bullets of ionized gas exposed to the central source. Furthermore, it is suggestive that the same geometrical dichotomy between the cones seen in NGC 1068 is found here, with one side, where the cavity is disrupted by the AGN, being more extended than the other. Finally, a new spatial correlation between the high-velocity [Fe II] and the soft X-ray emission of [Ne IX] is found, which is unexpected given the difference between their ionization potentials. | 9 |
the present invention provides a prepayment system that uses a smart phone or similar device to present a unique graphic identifier to the retail individual that can quickly allow that retail individual to match purchasers with purchased items . the ability to work visually at a greater distance and in noisy environments can significantly reduce the point of exchange queue and improve the customer experience . | 6 |
this method of hydrolyzing sugar , protein or the like and apparatus are advantageous especially in achieving the effective exhibition of the activity of immobilized enzymes , which method comprises jet - dispersing a constant - temperature aqueous solution containing a substrate such as sugar , protein or the like through an orifice and a net and making the same react in contact with a rotating immobilized enzyme . | 2 |
there is provided a method for manufacturing a semiconductor wafer , comprising : performing heating so that metals dissolve into semiconductors of the wafer to form a semiconductor - metal compound ; and performing cooling so that the formed semiconductor - metal compound retrogradely melt to form a mixture of the metals and the semiconductors . according to embodiments of the present invention , it is possible to achieve wafers of a high purity applicable to the semiconductor manufacture . | 7 |
the present invention is directed to a door facing formed from a polymeric composite material . the door facing has a first major surface intended to be interiorly disposed and a second major surface intended to be exteriorly disposed . at least a portion of the first major surface is to be subjected to thermal and mechanical stresses during door assembly . the first major surface has a textured pattern in the portion to be subjected to thermal and mechanical stresses . the textured pattern includes a plurality of spaced grooves extending into the first major surface and minimizing thermal and mechanical stresses . a door formed with the disclosed polymeric door facing and a method of forming a door facing are also disclosed . | 4 |
the invention disclosed and claimed herein relates generally to a new and improved x - ray beam apparatus having an adjustable collimator device and more particularly to an x - ray apparatus in which the collimator device can be readily removed from the x - ray tube device of the apparatus and relatively easily adjusted relative to the x - ray tube device . | 0 |
this invention relates to a lattice piece for a large mobile crane , comprising four corner posts and null bars and diagonal bars connecting the same . in accordance with the invention , the lattice piece each is divided in two such that one part of the null and diagonal bars each is foldably hinged at two corner posts connected with each other . furthermore , the invention relates to a method for erecting such lattice piece . | 1 |
a system is set forth to increase the capacity of an lng - based liquefier in a cryogenic air separation unit wherein , in a low production mode , the nitrogen that is fed to the lng - based liquefier consists only of at least a portion of the high pressure nitrogen from the distillation column system while in a high production mode , a supplemental compressor is used to boost the pressure of at least a portion of the low pressure nitrogen from the distillation column system to create additional feed to the lng - based liquefier . a key to the present invention is the supplemental compressor and the associated heat exchange equipment is separate and distinct from the lng - based liquefier . this allows its purchase to be delayed until a capacity increase is actually needed and thus avoid building an oversized liquefier based on a speculative increase in liquid product demand . | 5 |
mercury salt - containing discharge effluents such as from b - 5 fixatives and pva fixatives are treated to remove mercury therefrom . the present method contemplates plates the addition of aluminum to the effluent to cause the precipitation of elemental mercury therefrom . the remaining effluent , after precipitation , can be decanted and post treated while recovering precipitated elemental mercury . the decanted effluent , once subjected to post treatment , by first rendering the effluent highly basic , is the neutralized . neutralization causes the precipitation of sodium chloride . a water conditioner is then added thereto . subsequently , the so - treated decanted effluent is then filtered through a filtering medium such as filter paper or the like . a second filtration step may then be carried out by passing the so - filtered effluent through a mixed bed or through a filter paper . | 8 |
Observational confirmation of hot accretion model predictions has been hindered by the challenge to resolve spatially the Bondi radii of black holes with X-ray telescopes. Here, we use the Megasecond Chandra X-ray Visionary Project observation of the NGC 3115 supermassive black hole to place the first direct observational constraints on the spatially and spectroscopically resolved structures of the X-ray emitting gas inside the Bondi radius of a black hole. We measured temperature and density profiles of the hot gas from a fraction out to tens of the Bondi radius (R<SUB>B</SUB> = 2.''4-4.''8 = 112-224 pc). The projected temperature jumps significantly from ~0.3 keV beyond 5'' to ~0.7 keV within ~4''-5'', but then abruptly drops back to ~0.3 keV within ~3''. This is contrary to the expectation that the temperature should rise toward the center for a radiatively inefficient accretion flow. A hotter thermal component of ~1 keV inside 3'' (~150 pc) is revealed using a two-component thermal model, with the cooler ~0.3 keV thermal component dominating the spectra. We argue that the softer emission comes from diffuse gas physically located within ~150 pc of the black hole. The density profile is broadly consistent with ρvpropr <SUP>-1</SUP> within the Bondi radius for either the single temperature or the two-temperature model. The X-ray data alone with physical reasoning argue against the absence of a black hole, supporting that we are witnessing the onset of the gravitational influence of the supermassive black hole. | 9 |
a biological fluid processing or fluid filtration system is provided having novel open and closed loop processing systems wherein the gases transferred into and out of the system during processing pass through a porous medium in upstream and / or downstream gas inlet or outlet housings or vents in a manner which precludes the fluid being processed or filtered from ever contacting the housings or vents . each housing or vent is separated from the fluid by a column of gas in its respective transfer line . the upstream gas inlet housing or vent is in communication with the unfiltered biological fluid , and the downstream gas inlet housing or vent is in communication with the filtered biological fluid . | 0 |
a perpendicular magnetoresistive memory element comprises a three - terminal structure having a thick multilayered recording layer connected to a middle electrode and a functional layer having rocksalt crystal structure interfacing to the recording layer . the interface crystal grain structures between the functional layer and the recording layer provides an electric field manipulated perpendicular anisotropy enabling a low spin transfer write current . | 7 |
The dominant formation mechanism of brown dwarfs and planetary-mass objects (PMOs) in star-forming regions is presently uncertain. Do they form like stars, via the collapse and fragmentation of cores in giant molecular clouds, or do they form like planets in the discs around stars and are ejected via dynamical interactions? In this paper, we quantify the spatial distribution of substellar objects in NGC 1333, in particular focusing on PMOs that have been the target of recent deep imaging observations. We find that these objects have a spatial distribution that is indistinguishable from the stars, and more massive brown dwarfs. We also analyse N-body simulations and find that a population of ejected planets would have a significantly different spatial and kinematic distribution from stars, and brown dwarfs that also formed through gravitational collapse and fragmentation. We therefore conclude that the low-mass substellar objects in NGC 1333 formed more like stars than planets, although we predict that a population of hitherto undetected ejected PMOs may be lurking in this and other star-forming regions. | 9 |
the present invention is an automated crawling robot system including a platform , a first leg assembly , a second leg assembly , first and second rails attached to the platform , and an onboard electronic computer controller . the first leg assembly has an intermittent coupling device and the second leg assembly has an intermittent coupling device for intermittently coupling the respective first and second leg assemblies to a particular object . the first and second leg assemblies are slidably coupled to the rail assembly and are slidably driven by motors to thereby allow linear movement . in addition , the first leg assembly is rotary driven by a rotary motor to thereby provide rotary motion relative to the platform . to effectuate motion , the intermittent coupling devices of the first and second leg assemblies alternately couple the respective first and second leg assemblies to an object . this motion is done while simultaneously moving one of the leg assemblies linearly in the desired direction and preparing the next step . this arrangement allows the crawler of the present invention to traverse an object in a range of motion covering 360 degrees . | 8 |
The stellar-to-halo mass relation (SHMR) is a fundamental relationship between galaxies and their host dark matter haloes. In this study, we examine the scatter in this relation for primary galaxies in the semi-analytic L-GALAXIES model and two cosmological hydrodynamical simulations, EAGLE (Evolution and Assembly of Galaxies and their Environments) and TNG100-1. We find that in low-mass haloes, more massive galaxies tend to reside in haloes with higher concentration, earlier formation time, greater environmental density, earlier major mergers, and, to have older stellar populations, which is consistent with findings in various studies. Quantitative analysis reveals the varying significance of halo and galaxy properties in determining SHMR scatter across simulations and models. In EAGLE and TNG100-1, halo concentration and formation time primarily influence SHMR scatter for haloes with $M_{\rm h}\lt 10^{12}{\, \rm M_\odot }$, but the influence diminishes at high mass. Baryonic processes play a more significant role in LGal. For haloes with $M_{\rm h} \lt 10^{11}{\, \rm M_\odot }$ and $10^{12}{\, \rm M_\odot }\lt M_{\rm h}\lt 10^{13}{\, \rm M_\odot }$, the main drivers of scatter are galaxy star formation rate and age. In the $10^{11.5}{\, \rm M_\odot }\lt M_{\rm h} \lt 10^{12}{\, \rm M_\odot }$ range, halo concentration and formation time are the primary factors. And for haloes with $M_{\rm h} \gt 10^{13}{\, \rm M_\odot }$, supermassive black hole mass becomes more important. Interestingly, it is found that active galactic nucleus feedback may increase the amplitude of the scatter and decrease the dependence on halo properties at high masses. | 9 |
an improvement to a laser ceilometer and like instruments comprises a laser diode array which includes a plurality of laser diodes , and an array driver driving the laser diode array in accordance with commands from a microprocessor . the laser diodes are gaas diodes . by utilizing the improvement , service life and reliability of the ceilometer are both increased . | 6 |
a cryogenic freezer apparatus for food products includes a conveyor within a thermally insulated enclosure . a cryogen injecting unit is located in said enclosure adjacent the opening thereof , and responsive to a cryogen control signal for introducing liquid cryogen in said enclosure . a blower unit in said enclosure directs cryogen vapor away from said enclosure opening toward the interior of said enclosure . the output of said blower unit being controllable by a blower control signal . a sensing unit within said enclosure senses the cooling capacity of the cryogen vapor at the enclosure opening and generates a sensor output signal which is indicative of the amount of cryogen vapor escaping out of said opening . a control unit , coupled to said sensing unit , said injecting unit , and to said blower unit generates a cryogen control signal and a blower control signal in response to the sensor output signal . cryogen vapor escaping from the enclosure is limited to an amount needed to maintain an air lock , thus preventing air intrusion into the enclosure . | 5 |
methods having corresponding computer - readable media comprise : generating a authorization token , wherein the authorization token represents i ) one or more actions for a target computer , wherein the one or more actions require an authorization , ii ) one or more preconditions , wherein the preconditions must be true for the target computer to execute the one or more actions , and iii ) the authorization ; and providing the authorization token to a person , wherein the person does not have the authorization , and wherein the person provides the authorization token to the target computer . | 6 |
multi - layer concrete forms are provided that can include outer layers having a scrim layer there between . the forms may include a form section having four edges , wherein at least two of the edges are configured to abut one another ; and a flange section extending from at least one of the other four edges . processes for constructing a concrete form are provided with the process including providing a substantially flat section of form to a construction site , with the section having four edges ; substantially abutting at least two of the edges to create a tubular form ; and heat sealing the edges . | 8 |
devices for the occlusion of body cavities , such as the embolization of vascular aneurysms and the like , and methods for making and using such devices . the devices may be comprised of novel expansile materials , novel infrastructure design , or both . the devices provided are very flexible and enable deployment with reduced or no damage to bodily tissues , conduits , cavities , etceteras . | 0 |
a rope tow for use on a ski slope . rollers are rotatably mounted one above the other on a fixed frame ; the bearing surfaces are in frictional engagement . one of the bearing surfaces has a plurality of ridges . a knotted endless rope is passed through the engaged surfaces . the ridges clamp the rope as it passes therethrough to prevent slippage . | 1 |
an interaction / input device for use in systems utilizing infrared video - based trackers is provided . the interaction / input device is employed by placing markers , e . g ., small retroreflective disks , in a predetermined configuration on a planar surface to simulate physical buttons . once in view of the infrared tracker , the system will recognize the predetermined configuration as the input device which can then be physically manipulated by the user . the user will put their fingers on one of these markers or disks , and in turn , the infrared video - based tracker will recognize this action and process it accordingly . optionally , an augmented reality system employing the input device of the present invention can also augment simulated menus in the user &# 39 ; s view , via a head - mounted display , giving the user the necessary feedback for interaction . by exploiting conventional tracking technology , the interaction / input device can be implemented with minimal additional hardware and minimal additional processing required by the system . | 7 |
We analyze Brans-Dicke gravity with a cosmological constant, Λ, and cold dark matter (BD-ΛCDM) in the light of the latest cosmological observations on distant supernovae, Hubble rate measurements at different redshifts, baryonic acoustic oscillations, large-scale structure formation data, gravitational weak-lensing, and the cosmic microwave background under full Planck 2015 cosmic microwave background likelihood. Our analysis includes both the background and perturbations equations. We find that BD-ΛCDM is observationally favored as compared to the concordance ΛCDM model, which is traditionally defined within General Relativity (GR). In particular, some well-known persisting tensions of the ΛCDM with the data, such as the excess in the mass fluctuation amplitude {σ }<SUB>8</SUB> and especially the acute H <SUB>0</SUB>-tension with the local measurements, essentially disappear in this context. Furthermore, viewed from the GR standpoint, BD-ΛCDM cosmology mimics quintessence at ≳ 3σ c.l. near our time. | 9 |
methods of organizing a series of sibling data entities in a digital computer are provided for preserving sibling ranking information associated with the sibling data entities and for attaching the sibling ranking information to a joint parent of the sibling data entities to facilitate on - demand generation of ranked parent candidates . a rollup function of the present invention builds a rollup matrix that embodies information about the sibling entities and the sibling ranking information and provides a method for reading out the ranked parent candidates from the rollup matrix in order of their parent confidences . parent confidences are based on the sibling ranking information , either alone or in combination with n - gram dictionary ranking or other ranking information . | 6 |
a sensor , such as a mass spectrometer , capable of detecting the presence of materials in a sampled gas is interconnected with a processing chamber of a vacuum manufacturing tool . the sensor includes a timing circuit which is activated only if certain levels of specific materials are detected . furthermore , the timer is set to run a predetermined time interval after activation so as to discriminate between known transient processing conditions and the presence of impurities which can greatly influence the manufacturing process . when the timer exceeds the predetermined time duration , an output signal can alert the process operator or automatically shutdown the manufacturing tool . | 7 |
apparatus and methods for purifying the water in spas or hot tubs are provided . such apparatus include an ozone generator sized and adapted to purify the water in a spa or jetted tub , the ozone generator including a chip electrode assembly adapted to produce ozone from air using an electric discharge ; and a transfer assembly cooperating with said ozone generator to pass ozone produced by the ozone generator to the water in the spa or jetted tub . | 2 |
a method of gaming comprising : defining a target outcome to be achieved in respect of a game , the target outcome having an associated award ; allocating a number of game rounds to achieve the target outcome ; conducting the allocated game rounds , each of which can result in a contribution to the target outcome ; accumulating any contributions during the one or game rounds ; and making the associated award if the target outcome is achieved based on the accumulated contributions before the allocated game rounds are exhausted . | 6 |
a novel feed source for ruminants is prepared from the annual herbaceaous plant cephalaria joppensis . the plant can be raised in the field , harvested and treated as hay or ensiled . feed preparations such as total mixed rations including the harvested plant can form a substitute to roughage sources of the prior art without degrading the quality of the feed in terms of animal welfare and milk quality and quantity . | 0 |
a circuit for producing multiple pulse width modulated outputs . the circuit includes a logic device for each pulse width modulated output . each of the logic devices includes a first input , a second input , and a clock input , and each of logic device produces a logical high output in response to a logical high at its first input in coincidence with a clock signal at its clock input . the logical high output of the logic device remains high until a logical high is applied at its second input in coincidence with a clock signal at the clock input , whereupon the logic device produces a logical low output . the logical low output of the logic device remains low until a logical high is again applied at its first input in coincidence with a clock signal at the clock input . the circuit includes programmable circuitry for selectively applying logical high and low signals to the first and second inputs of the logic devices . | 7 |
a method is provided to quantify and / or qualify psychological and physiological components of stress in mammals , in which a stimulus can be applied to the test subject &# 39 ; s environment during the test . the method involves the steps of measuring one or more physiological and / or psychological characteristics before and after the administration of a stimulus to a test subject . the stimulus may consist of any product , task , aroma or the like that elicits a stress - related response upon administration . by analyzing the resulting measurements , and optionally comparing physiological and psychological characteristics where both are measured , an overall level of stress may be determined . the method of stress measurement may further be used in product development and / or testing . | 0 |
inductors and methods for integrated circuits that result in inductors of a size compatible with integrated circuits , allowing the fabrication of inductors , with or without additional circuitry on a first wafer and the bonding of that wafer to a second wafer without wasting of wafer area . the inductors in the first wafer are comprised of coils formed by conductors at each surface of the first wafer coupled to conductors in holes passing through the first wafer . various embodiments are disclosed . | 7 |
disclosed is a single mode optical waveguide having a segmented core of at least two segments . the relative refractive index , the index profile and the radial dimensions of the core segments are selected to provide an optical waveguide fiber having properties suitable for a high performance telecommunication system operating in the wavelength window of about 1530 nm to 1570 nm . embodiments of the invention having two , three and four segments are described . | 6 |
an optical disc drive having a cover member attached thereto is disclosed . the cover member serves to protect optical components located in the optical disc drive from shock , vibration , and contamination . the cover member is affixed to the optical disc drive in the proximity of the optical components . the optical disc drive moves the optical components under the cover member when the optical components are not required for the operation of the optical disc drive . the optical components are , thus , held in a secure position by the cover member , which protects the optical components from shock and vibration . the cover member provides additional protection for the optical components by removing the optical components from the reach of a user . in addition , the cover member blocks any harmful light emissions by the optical components from contacting the user . | 6 |
a humidistat including an air inlet defining a beginning of an airflow path through the humidistat , a humidity sensor for enabling measurement of the humidity of air flowing along the airflow path , a baffle , a heat source for heating air along a portion of the airflow path , the baffle and the heat source cooperating to define two zones in the humidistat , and an air outlet defining an end of the airflow path . during operation of the humidistat , the air temperature is higher in one zone than in the other zone , and the higher air temperature zone is downstream from the lower air temperature zone in the airflow path . | 5 |
We present an extensive study of the Sagittarius II (Sgr II) stellar system using MegaCam g and I photometry, narrow-band, metallicity-sensitive calcium H&K doublet photometry and Keck II/DEIMOS multiobject spectroscopy. We derive and refine the Sgr II structural and stellar properties inferred at the time of its discovery. The colour-magnitude diagram implies Sgr II is old (12.0 ± 0.5 Gyr) and metal poor. The CaHK photometry confirms the metal-poor nature of the satellite ([Fe/H] <SUB>CaHK</SUB> = -2.32 ± 0.04 dex) and suggests that Sgr II hosts more than one single stellar population (σ _[FeH]^CaHK = 0.11^{+0.05}_{-0.03} dex). Using the Ca infrared triplet measured from our highest signal-to-noise spectra, we confirm the metallicity and dispersion inferred from the Pristine photometric metallicities ([Fe/H]<SUB>spectro</SUB> = -2.23 ± 0.05 dex, σ _[Fe/H]^spectro = 0.10 ^{+0.06}_{-0.04} dex). The velocity dispersion of the system is found to be σ <SUB>V</SUB> = 2.7^{+1.3}_{-1.0} { km s^{-1}} after excluding two potential binary stars. Sgr II's metallicity and absolute magnitude (M<SUB>V</SUB> = -5.7 ± 0.1 mag) place the system on the luminosity-metallicity relation of the Milky Way dwarf galaxies despite its small size. The low but resolved metallicity and velocity dispersions paint the picture of a slightly dark-matter-dominated satellite (M/L = 23.0^{+32.8}_{-23.0} M<SUB>⊙</SUB> L^{-1}_{⊙ }). Furthermore, using the Gaia Data Release 2, we constrain the orbit of the satellite and find an apocentre of 118.4 ^{+28.4}_{-23.7} { kpc} and a pericentre of 54.8 ^{+3.3}_{-6.1} { kpc}. The orbit of Sgr II is consistent with the trailing arm of the Sgr stream and indicates that it is possibly a satellite of the Sgr dSph that was tidally stripped from the dwarf's influence. | 9 |
a switched mode controller for properly handling an under - voltage condition in a power line which includes a current mirror for receiving current from the power line ; a reference current source coupled to the current mirror for supplying a reference current ; and a power transistor coupled to the reference current source , the power transistor generating a pulse width modulated signal when current from the power line exceeds the reference current , the power transistor being disabled when current from the power line is less than the reference current . | 7 |
a workpiece support pedestal includes an insulating puck having a workpiece support surface , a conductive plate underlying the puck , the puck containing electrical utilities and thermal media channels , and an axially translatable coaxial rf path assembly underlying the conductive plate . the coaxial rf path assembly includes a center conductor , a grounded outer conductor and a tubular insulator separating the center and outer conductors , whereby the puck , plate and coaxial rf path assembly comprise a movable assembly whose axial movement is controlled by a lift servo . plural conduits extend axially through the center conductor and are coupled to the thermal media utilities . plural electrical conductors extend axially through the tubular insulator and are connected to the electrical utilities . | 7 |
use of a textured polyester filament yarn in a substrate for the manufacture of abrasives is disclosed . the substrate permits the manufacture of abrasives having a uniform and clean surface and a long running time . coated abrasives incorporating the invention will not rapidly lose their binding agent grain layer during grinding and possess a high level of adhesion between substrate and adhesive . the particular yarn disclosed exhibits good absorbency for a binding agent for all , including fine , grains of abrasives . | 1 |
a filter comprising a flat sheet , a corrugated sheet adhered in faced relationship to said flat sheet , a first array of parallel spaced orifices formed in said flat sheet , and a second array of parallel spaced orifices formed in said corrugated sheet , orifices in said first array being disposed laterally in spaced relationship from orifices in said second array , orifices in said first array communicating with orifices in said second array through corrugations in said corrugated sheet . a process for separating suspended particles from a fluid using the foregoing filter is disclosed . use of the foregoing filter in a spray booth is also disclosed . | 1 |
a device for training a baseball pitcher has a baseball catching element operative for catching a baseball , a baseball throwing element operating for throwing a caught baseball in accordance with a catapult principle , and a drive connecting with the baseball throwing element and actuating the baseball throwing element when the baseball is received by the baseball throwing element . | 0 |
systems for harvesting energy from a variable output energy harvesting apparatus are disclosed . the systems include an energy harvesting apparatus for providing energy input to a switched mode power supply and a control loop for dynamically adjusting energy harvesting apparatus input to the switched mode power supply , whereby system output power is substantially optimized to the practical . exemplary embodiments include systems for harvesting energy using solar cells in boost , buck , and buck - boost configurations . | 7 |
Planetesimals or smaller bodies in protoplanetary discs are often considered to form as pebble piles in current planet formation models. They are supposed to be large but loose, weakly bound clusters of more robust dust aggregates. This makes them easy prey for destructive processes. In microgravity experiments, we apply strong electric fields on clusters of slightly conductive dust aggregates. We find that this generates enough tensile stress on the fragile clusters to sequentially rip off the aggregates from the cluster. These experiments imply that electric fields in protoplanetary discs can dissolve pebble pile planetesimals. This process might induce a bias for the local planetesimal reservoir in regions with strong fields. Planetesimals prevail with certain kinds of compositions where they are either good isolators or compacted bodies. The less lucky ones generate pebble clouds that might be observable as signposts of electrostatic activity in protoplanetary discs. | 9 |
provided is a medicament delivery device that is reliable , safe and intuitive to use and at the same time is easy to use when handling . this is achieved by a medicament delivery device comprising a tubular housing having a proximal end and an opposite distal end , an actuator member being coaxially arranged at the distal end of the tubular housing and movably arranged , in relation to the tubular housing and a cap being releasably connected to the proximal end of the tubular housing wherein the medicament device further comprises a longitudinal actuator interlocking member movably arranged within the tubular housing and interactively connected to both the actuator member and to the cap for controlling movement of the actuator member . thus the cap acts as a device enabler , i . e . it is impossible to actuate the medicament delivery device until the cap has been removed . | 0 |
a user who intends to install software notifies the sales company of such software of the user &# 39 ; s own credit card information . then , the software sales company communicates such credit card information to the credit company to request the confirmation thereof . if the credit company confirms the user to be the legitimate user , the software sales company produces the installation key uniquely corresponding to the user in accordance with the credit card information for issuing it to the user . when the user inputs the installation key thus issued and the credit card information into an installer . the installer produces an installation key from the credit card information . if the installation key thus produced and the installation key thus inputted are in agreement , the installer executes installation , hence determining the legitimate use of software by avoiding the problems to be encountered in processing software or analyzing it , while coping with the replacement of computers due to out of order or the like . | 6 |
the invention contemplates mechanism for ejecting incomplete fascicles which are astride a transport rail and are carried along by driver means moving in the lengthwise direction of this transport rail . the ejector mechanism has a guide rail which starts at an offset from the transport rail that is greater than the thickness of complete fascicles and which extends from this starting end upward and to the side at an acute angle to the direction of movement of the fascicles moving along the transport rail ; the upward slope peaks at a highest point , the location of which is selected such that incomplete fascicles leave the active region of the driver means only after the center of gravity of the fascicle has passed the highest point of the guide rail . from this point to its end , the guide rail has a downward slope which is sufficient to promote gravitational movement of the incomplete fascicles , on their own , to the discharge end of the guide rail . a switch tongue is movable between a first position in which it forms a guide path for the incomplete fascicles from the transport rail to the starting end of the guide rail and a second position in which it permits the transport of complete fascicles through the intermediate space between the transport rail and the starting end of the guide rail . | 1 |
the present invention is concerned with the modification of the sodium salt of a known optical brightener to obtain a white crystalline material . the commercially available 4 , 4 &# 39 ;- bis -- stilbene - 2 , 2 &# 39 ;- disulphonic acid is neutralized with a sodium base such as caustic and exposed to temperatures above about 65 ° c . as an aqueous slurry containing some undissolved disodium salt . the water solubility of this salt may be inhibited by the addition of an electrolyte and the product may be recovered by spray drying . | 2 |
a monitor is remotely coupled to a source of display data for real - time display of the data thereon . the display is real - time in that the received data is converted to pixel values and is displayed by the remote monitor almost instantaneously except for some minor data hand - off and transmission delays . the remote monitor can be any kind of conventional text and / or graphics display device , e . g . a cathode ray tube device , but preferably is a flat panel , digital display . preferably the system couples to a pre - existing data bus , e . g . an isa , eisa , vlb or pci bus , and an interface circuit communicates with the source of the display information , such as a processor on the bus . digital pixel values are stored in a local frame buffer . a transmit controller transmits the stored pixel values over a preferably serial , optical transmission medium , to a remote circuit which stores them in a remote frame buffer . a remote processor controls the communication of pixel values from the remote frame buffer to the remote monitor . in some embodiments , the remote processor has data ports , e . g . a keyboard , pointing device and / or a serial port , and can be used to process operator inputs to perform functions such as pan and zoom on the display data . also data input at the remote monitor can be sent back to the bus interface circuit via a second transmission medium , preferably optical and serial . | 6 |
The possible gamma-ray excess in the inner Galaxy and the Galactic center (GC) suggested by Fermi-LAT observations has triggered a large number of studies. It has been interpreted as a variety of different phenomena such as a signal from WIMP dark matter annihilation, gamma-ray emission from a population of millisecond pulsars, or emission from cosmic rays injected in a sequence of burst-like events or continuously at the GC. We present the first comprehensive study of model systematics coming from the Galactic diffuse emission in the inner part of our Galaxy and their impact on the inferred properties of the excess emission at Galactic latitudes 2° < |b| < 20° and 300 MeV to 500 GeV. We study both theoretical and empirical model systematics, which we deduce from a large range of Galactic diffuse emission models and a principal component analysis of residuals in numerous test regions along the Galactic plane. We show that the hypothesis of an extended spherical excess emission with a uniform energy spectrum is compatible with the Fermi-LAT data in our region of interest at 95% CL. Assuming that this excess is the extended counterpart of the one seen in the inner few degrees of the Galaxy, we derive a lower limit of 10.0° (95% CL) on its extension away from the GC. We show that, in light of the large correlated uncertainties that affect the subtraction of the Galactic diffuse emission in the relevant regions, the energy spectrum of the excess is equally compatible with both a simple broken power-law of break energy E<SUB>break</SUB> = 2.1 ± 0.2 GeV, and with spectra predicted by the self-annihilation of dark matter, implying in the case of b̄b final states a dark matter mass of m<SUB>χ</SUB>=49<SUP>+6.4</SUP><SUB>-5.4</SUB> GeV. | 9 |
carriers for flat objects such as sheet music are described which supplement the capacity of musical instrument cases having at least one handle . an adjustable hanger strap or straps are provided so that the carrier can be used on cases having different sizes , shapes and thicknesses . the case handle fits through one of a plurality of elongated slots on the hangar strap of the carrier with the carrier positioned against the case . the particular slot used depends on the shape and size of the case . the carrier has one or more compartments for storing articles placed therein , with the carrier draping over one of the sides while being transported about as a single unit by virtue of the case carry handle . loops engaging the strap are also provided to provide stability . | 0 |
an adjustment device for a rotational adjustment of two centrically mounted adapter pieces especially for a seat , preferably for a seat of a motor vehicle , includes a planetary gear with a sun wheel and planetary wheels . the planetary gear has a first housing part and a second housing part each with an internal toothing . the housing parts can be rotated relative to one another and are captively held on one another . both housing parts have an edge flange . a separate retaining ring , which overlaps the edge flanges , holds the housing parts together . this allows to assemble the adjustment device in a simple manner and at low cost and ensures that the adjustment device functions even when subjected to high stress . | 1 |
the specification discloses an isolation trench formed in a semiconductor body . a stress relief layer of oxide is formed on the interior walls of the trench , the layer being sufficiently thin to prevent stressing of the lower corners of the trench . a masking layer of nitride is formed over the layer . an isolation body of oxide or polysilicon then refills the remainder of the trench and a cap oxide and layer of field oxide is formed over the semiconductor body and the filled trench . | 8 |
an object of the present invention is to data compress a binary image which includes a pseudo expressed halftone image effectively . to attain this object , an image processing apparatus of the present invention comprises region division means for dividing an input binary image data into a region of a pseudo expressed halftone image portion and a region of another portion , first encoding means for generating multi - value image data from binary image data of said pseudo expressed halftone image portion and encoding the obtained multi - value image data , second encoding means for encoding at least a part of the binary image data from a portion other than the pseudo expressed halftone image portion . | 7 |
in an electronic timepiece including a battery , a time count circuit for counting reference clock signals from an oscillator and a display unit for displaying the counted values of the time count circuit , there is provided a switching mechanism for controlling a function other than a time count function . a battery set signal which is generated upon incorporation of a battery into the body of the timepiece is temporarily held in a holding circuit . the timepiece includes a switching circuit which , when the switching mechanism is operated , permits a switching operation signal for controlling a function other than the time count function to be switched by the output of a signal holding circuit to a switching operation signal for controlling a time setting function . the timepiece further includes a counter in which the contents are counted by the latter switching operation signal . the output of the counter is delivered as an instruction for time counting . after the time count circuit completes its time setting operation , the signal holding circuit releases its hold state to permit the switching mechanism to return to the state of the normal time function . | 6 |
a reusable trap and a fully disposable trap include two opposing panels or walls , each with a patterned adhesive portion on an inner surface . the trap is configured to provide easy access to crawling pests from all sides , and the patterned adhesive portion provides non - adhesive paths deep into the trap , such that crawling pests may venture further into the trap before encountering adhesive , thereby increasing the trapping capacity . the opposed panels or walls are configured to be urged together by the user , for example by stepping on the trap , to encase trapped pests therebetween , avoiding potential harmful exposure to the user during disposal . | 0 |
an implement wing frame folding apparatus is provided for a mobile machine and includes a main frame , a wing frame pivotally connected to the main frame , and a striker pin offset from the pivot axis of the wing frame . a float bar having first and second ends is provided with the first end pivotally connected to the wing frame . an actuating device is pivotally connected to and between the main frame and the float bar second end for selectively moving the float bar to pivot the wing frame between lowered and raised positions . a latch is pivotally mounted to the main frame for engaging the striker pin in an engaging position when the wing frame is in the raised position . a biasing mechanism is provided on the main frame for biasing the latch toward the engaging position . | 0 |
disclosed is methodology and apparatus for producing an asymmetrical filter for use with implantable medical devices , and in other input filtering environments . differing forward and reverse characteristic responses are provided by inserting a low value resistor in series with heart connecting leads so that emi input protection may be provided without significantly reducing energy transfer from the protected device . improved protection against voltage transients is provided with present arrangements of differentiated series impedance . higher frequency energy is allowed out of a subject device than is allowed into such device , which allows for attenuation of undesired frequency ranges entering the filter while allowing output pulses to exit without distortion . | 7 |
an applicator tip is provided for operating in conjunction with a pierceable fluid reservoir . assemblies in accordance with the invention can lead to an exceptionally easy to use , safe , and convenient system and method of applying a fixed dosage of chemicals to which a user might wish to avoid contact , such as parasiticides . the cap - applicator can have an internal piercing tip capable of piercing the reservoir when the assembly is converted into an active configuration . projections can be provided , in the form of fins on a tube or a multi - prong structure with straight or curved projections . the tips of one or more projections can include dispensing ports or the ports can be recessed from the distal tip , such as in a notch , so as not to be obstructed if the distal tip of the cap is pressed against an animal to dispense the fluid . | 0 |
methods and structures for providing single - color or multi - color photo - detectors leveraging plasmon resonance for performance benefits . in one example , a radiation detector includes a semiconductor absorber layer having a first electrical conductivity type and an energy bandgap responsive to radiation in a first spectral region , a semiconductor collector layer coupled to the absorber layer and having a second electrical conductivity type , and a plasmonic resonator coupled to the collector layer and having a periodic structure including a plurality of features arranged in a regularly repeating pattern . | 7 |
The two brightest satellite galaxies of the Milky Way are most commonly referred to as the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds. However, Indigenous communities around the world have known of the Clouds for centuries—far before the first Western explorers catalogued them. Here we describe the cultural significance of the Clouds to several Indigenous cultures, and we present several alternatives for new names that might better honor the legacies of these communities. | 9 |
the present invention comprises a method of external object sensing for an automobile . the method comprises the steps of establishing a vehicle operational criteria for initiating a vehicle operational safety feature , determining a sensor beam coverage area for the vehicle operational criteria or the vehicle operational safety feature , receiving a status parameter representing the operational status of the vehicle and activating the sensor for scanning the sensor beam coverage area when the status parameter meets the vehicle operational criteria . | 6 |
The processes that govern the formation of intermediate-mass black holes (IMBHs) in dense stellar clusters are still unclear. Here, we discuss the role of stellar mergers, star-BH interactions, and accretion, as well as BH binary (BBH) mergers in seeding and growing IMBHs in the DRAGON-II simulation database, a suite of 19 direct N-body models representing dense clusters with up to 10<SUP>6</SUP> stars. DRAGON-II IMBHs have typical masses of m<SUB>IMBH</SUB> = (100-380) M<SUB>⊙</SUB> and relatively large spins χ<SUB>IMBH</SUB> > 0.6. We find a link between the IMBH formation mechanism and the cluster structure. In clusters denser than 3 × 10<SUP>5</SUP> M<SUB>⊙</SUB> pc<SUP>-3</SUP>, the collapse of massive star collision products represents the dominant IMBH formation process, leading to the formation of heavy IMBHs (m<SUB>IMBH</SUB> > 200 M<SUB>⊙</SUB>), possibly slowly rotating, that form over times <5 Myr and grow further via stellar accretion and mergers in just <30 Myr. BBH mergers are the dominant IMBH formation channel in less dense clusters, for which we find that the looser the cluster, the longer the formation time (10-300 Myr) and the larger the IMBH mass, although remaining within 200 M<SUB>⊙</SUB>. Strong dynamical scatterings and relativistic recoil efficiently eject all IMBHs in DRAGON-II clusters, suggesting that IMBHs in this type of cluster are unlikely to grow beyond a few 10<SUP>2</SUP> M<SUB>⊙</SUB>. | 9 |
a stowage and center of gravity verification and assessment tool which assists users in locating items within an environment , determining the center of gravity of the environment , and calculating item location changes that facilitate altering the center of gravity . each item to be tracked within the environment is equipped with one or more remotely pollable identifiers , such as , without limitation , barcodes , or rfid or ultrasonic tags , and the system stores the mass of each item . as items are moved in the environment , the system tracks the impact of such movement on the environment &# 39 ; s center of gravity and recommends item location changes . the system can also assist users in locating items within the environment , provide access to detailed information about individual items , and assist with task scheduling . | 6 |
a docking node transporter tug is disclosed . the tug can dock with various spacecraft to allow access by people between the spacecraft . further , the tug may dock with other specialty tugs to form a custom system . | 1 |
embodiments of systems and methods for improved measurement of transient thermal responses in electronic systems are described herein . embodiments of the disclosure use the known thermal transfer function of an electronic system to generate an equivalent resistor - capacitor network having a dynamic response that is identical to a given power excitation as the actual electronic system would have to that power excitation . using the analogy between thermal and electrical systems , a foster rc network is constructed , comprising a plurality of rc stages in which resistors and capacitors are connected in parallel . subsequently , the analog thermal rc network is converted into an infinite impulse response digital filter , whose coefficients can be obtained the z - transform of the analog thermal rc network . this iir digital filter establishes the recursive relationship between temperature output at the current time step and measured power input at the previous time step . using this iir digital filter , temperature response subject to arbitrary time - dependent power can be calculated in very small amount of time compared with prior art methods . | 6 |
Although Lyman-continuum (LyC) radiation from star-forming galaxies likely drove the reionization of the universe, observations of star-forming galaxies at low redshift generally indicate low LyC escape fractions. However, the extreme [O III]/[O II] ratios of the z = 0.1-0.3 Green Pea galaxies may be due to high escape fractions of ionizing radiation. To analyze the LyC optical depths and ionizing sources of these rare, compact starbursts, we compare nebular photoionization and stellar population models with observed emission lines in the Peas' Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) spectra. We focus on the six most extreme Green Peas, the galaxies with the highest [O III]/[O II] ratios and the best candidates for escaping ionizing radiation. The Balmer line equivalent widths and He I λ3819 emission in the extreme Peas support young ages of 3-5 Myr, and He II λ4686 emission in five extreme Peas signals the presence of hard ionizing sources. Ionization by active galactic nuclei or high-mass X-ray binaries is inconsistent with the Peas' line ratios and ages. Although stacked spectra reveal no Wolf-Rayet (WR) features, we tentatively detect WR features in the SDSS spectra of three extreme Peas. Based on the Peas' ages and line ratios, we find that WR stars, chemically homogeneous O stars, or shocks could produce the observed He II emission. If hot stars are responsible, then the Peas' optical depths are ambiguous. However, accounting for emission from shocks lowers the inferred optical depth and suggests that the Peas may be optically thin. The Peas' ages likely optimize the escape of LyC radiation; they are old enough for supernovae and stellar winds to reshape the interstellar medium, but young enough to possess large numbers of UV-luminous O or WR stars. | 9 |
an ear tip apparatus for use with a hearing device is provided and comprises a malleable structure . the malleable structure is sized and configured for placement in an ear canal of a user . the malleable structure is deformable to allow an adjustable venting of the ear canal , thereby minimizing the occlusion effect . methodology for adjusting a degree of venting of the ear canal is also provided , including the automatic adjustments . adjusting the degree of venting may be done in response to one or more of detected feedback or an environmental cue . | 7 |
Observations by recent space missions reported the detection of Rossby waves (r‑modes) in light curves of many stars (mostly A, B, and F spectral types) with outer radiative envelope. This article aims to study the theoretical dynamics of Rossby‑type waves in such stars. Hydrodynamic equations in a rotating frame were split into horizontal and vertical parts connected by a separation constant (or an equivalent depth). Vertical equations were solved analytically for a linear temperature profile and the equivalent depth was derived through free surface boundary condition. It is found that the vertical modes are concentrated in the near‑surface layer with a thickness of several tens of surface density scale height. Then with the equivalent width, horizontal structure equations were solved, and the corresponding dispersion relation for Rossby, Rossby‑gravity, and inertia‑gravity waves was obtained. The solutions were found to be confined around the equator, leading to the equatorially trapped waves. It was shown that the wave frequency depends on the vertical temperature gradient as well as on stellar rotation. Therefore, observations of wave frequency in light curves of stars with known parameters (radius, surface gravity, rotation period) could be used to estimate the temperature gradient in stellar outer layers. Consequently, the Rossby mode may be considered as an additional tool in asteroseismology apart from acoustic and gravity modes. | 9 |
a three - wedge double block isolation chamber including a body with an internal chamber bounded by an inlet and an outlet having a wedge assembly positioned in the chamber . the wedge assembly may be configured as either a blind wedge assembly to block the flow of liquid through a pipeline ; a flow - through wedge assembly to permit flow of liquid through a pipeline ; or a meter wedge assembly to meter the flow of liquid through the pipeline . the wedge assembly includes an upstream wedge , a downstream wedge , and a force wedge . the wedge assembly seats in the internal chamber of the body . the upstream wedge and the downstream wedge each include a seal and are positioned respectively against the inlet and outlet . the upstream wedge and the downstream wedge each also include a tapered surface to mate the tapered surface of a force wedge such that when the force wedge is inserted between the upstream wedge and the downstream wedge , a force is applied so as to seal the upstream wedge against the inlet and the downstream wedge against the outlet , thereby producing to independent seals , one on each end of the internal chamber of the body . when the blind wedge assembly is positioned in the chamber , it provides a double block and seal to assist in the prevention of flow of a liquid through a pipeline past the isolation chamber . | 5 |
this invention relates to a new class of novel inorganic - organic hybrid polymers that are formed from linear inorganic - organic hybrid polymers of varying molecular weight . these new high temperature oxidatively stable thermosetting polymers are formed from linear polymeric materials having repeat units that contain at least one alkynyl group for cross - linking purposes and at least one biscarboranyl group . these novel organoboron thermoset polymers contain an unsaturated cross - linked hydrocarbon moiety . | 2 |
a method of scrambling a television signal is provided in which , during a horizontal blanking interval and during a vertical blanking interval , a video signal is compressed and a key signal containing information concerning the compression is superimposed on an audio signal in the horizontal blanking period . the method is characterized by superimposing a pseudo - key signal on an audio signal in the vertical blanking interval , making the key signal contain information concerning the position of a vertical blanking interval , and fixing a video signal in a predetermined number of horizontal scanning periods before a vertical synchronizing signal portion in the vertical blanking interval at a constant level while eliminating color bursts in a predetermined number of horizontal scanning periods before and after the vertical synchronizing signal portion in the vertical blanking interval . in this way , unauthorized users are prohibited from receiving the signal , and unauthorized access is made difficult . | 7 |
a diaper is woven with an unfolded width of greater than about 40 inches , and is then folded along not fewer than three warp - direction fold lines in such a way that the central panel of the folded diaper includes at least four superposed layers while each side panel includes only one or two superposed layers . the number of filling yarns per inch in the diaper is considerably reduced , as compared to conventional diapers , thus providing an increase in production speed and hence a reduction in production cost , without decreasing the total thread count per square inch in , and absorbency of , the central panel . | 0 |
a technology - independent scheme is defmed for channels of a communication network which are already identified by first identifiers constituting a technological identification scheme . according to this second scheme , the channels are assigned second , technology - independent identifiers by which the channels are identified . | 7 |
a repeater station having circularly polarized antennas . a diamond panel antenna and a panel antenna are positioned in a back - to - back relationship . each antenna is circularly polarized . the antennas use &# 34 ; tunnel technology &# 34 ; for isolating the antennas . a chassis forming a recessed portion is provided . a dielectric board is inserted into the recess . patch elements mounted on a board are inserted into the recess and connected to the dielectric board . the width of the boards are such that a &# 34 ; tunnel &# 34 ; is formed about the periphery thereof . absorber material is then inserted into the tunnel around the boards . a radome is placed over the recess enclosing the boards and elements . | 7 |
in a process for operating a fluid flow engine , a conditioning medium is conducted through the rotor , which consists of several shaft parts welded together ; this medium is capable of evening out the temperature difference established between the stator and the rotor in the transient operating ranges , depending on whether heating or cooling of the rotor is suited to the characteristic curve of the stator temperature course . | 5 |
a storage box includes a rigid enclosing housing having a front opening and two separate left and right plates positioned against the left and right walls of the housing . the left and right plates are provided with vertically spaced and horizontally aligned racks . a sliding door is slideably held in the guide rails provided in the left and right plates which extend adjacent to the top and rear walls of the housing and which permit the door to be drawn to the front side of the housing to cover the front opening . | 6 |
production - treating chemicals , such as paraffin inhibitors , corrosion inhibitors and scale inhibitors are provided along with water - soluble polymers in a base oil phase to be used in a well treatment . the mixture may be provided as a separate product or mixed at a well site when performing a well treatment , such as hydraulic fracturing , acidizing or gravel packing . | 4 |
V2487 Oph is a recurrent nova with detected eruptions in 1900 and 1998. Startlingly, V2487 Oph shows flares, called 'Superflares', with up to 1.10 mag amplitude, fast rises of under one-minute, always with an initial impulsive spike followed by a roughly exponential tail, typically one-hour durations, and with random event times averaging once-per-day. The typical flare energy E is over 10<SUP>38</SUP> erg, while the yearly energy budget is 10<SUP>41</SUP> erg. V2487 Oph Superflares obey three relations; the number distribution of flare energies scales as E<SUP>-2.34 ± 0.35</SUP>, the waiting time from one flare to the next is proportional to E of the first event, and flare durations scale as E<SUP>0.44 ± 0.03</SUP>. Scenarios involving gravitational energy and nuclear energy fail to satisfy the three relations. The magnetic energy scenario, however, can explain all three relations. This scenario has magnetic field lines above the disc being twisted and amplified by the motions of their footprints, with magnetic reconnection releasing energy that comes out as Superflare light. This exact mechanism is already well known to occur in white light solar flares, in ordinary M-type flare stars, and in the many Superflare stars observed all across the H-R diagram. Superflares on Superflare stars have rise times, light-curve shapes, and durations that are very similar to those on V2487 Oph. So we conclude that the V2487 Oph Superflares are caused by large-scale magnetic reconnection. V2487 Oph is now the most extreme Superflare star, exhibiting the largest known flare energy (1.6 × 10<SUP>39</SUP> erg) and the fastest occurrence rate. | 9 |
according to the invention , there is provided an inbred corn line , designated phm10 . this invention thus relates to the plants and seeds of inbred corn line phm10 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line phm10 with itself or with another corn plant . this invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line phm10 with another corn line or plant and to crosses with related species . | 0 |
an anti - infective composition for inhalation , containing , at least an effective amount of an antimicrobial aminoglycoside compound or a salt thereof ; and an effective amount of a biofilm modifier which is a macrolide compound or salt thereof . | 0 |
a shoe tree having toe and heel engaging portions connected together for articulated movement between an extended generally longitudinally aligned condition and a retracted non - aligned condition . a shoe horn secured to and extending from the heel engaging portion provides a lever to facilitate its movement between the extended and retracted conditions . | 0 |
a process for photochemically converting 3 - exomethylene cephams cephams or and 1 - oxacephams ) from the corresponding 3 - alkyl - 3 - cephem cephem or 1 - oxacephem ) is provided . further provided are 3 - cephams useful as intermediates to 3 - cephem compounds . | 2 |
We present significant differences in the simulated atmospheric flow for warm, tidally locked small Neptunes and super Earths (based on a nominal GJ 1214b) when solving the simplified, and commonly used, primitive dynamical equations or the full Navier-Stokes equations. The dominant prograde, superrotating zonal jet is markedly different between the simulations, which are performed using practically identical numerical setups, within the same model. The differences arise due to the breakdown of the so-called “shallow-fluid” and traditional approximations, which worsens when rotation rates are slowed, and day-night temperature contrasts are increased. The changes in the zonal advection between simulations solving the full and simplified equations, give rise to significant differences in the atmospheric redistribution of heat, altering the position of the hottest part of the atmosphere and temperature contrast between the daysides and nightsides. The implications for the atmospheric chemistry, and therefore, observations need to be studied with a model including a more detailed treatment of the radiative transfer and chemistry. Small Neptunes and super Earths are extremely abundant and important, potentially bridging the structural properties (mass, radius, and composition) of terrestrial and gas giant planets. Our results indicate care is required when interpreting the output of models solving the primitive equations of motion for such planets. | 9 |
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