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an instrument for quantitative analysis using a matrix of radiation emitting diodes has means for assuring that a sample receives substantially uniform radiation from each diode . in the preferred embodiment a lens is used to direct the radiation beams to a focal plane where there is a matte surface diffuser backed with an aperture to provide relatively uniform radiant energy field through the aperture to a sample chamber . with this arrangement the same energy distribution contacts the test samples from each of the radiation sources . | 6 |
heat transfer fluid mixtures and methods of making and using same are presented . the inventive heat transfer fluid mixtures consist essentially of at least one light gas , such as hydrogen , and at least one heavy fluid , such as helium wherein the mixture will not be capable of mixing with air in any proportions to produce a self - sustaining flammable or combustible mixture , or wherein a concentration of hydrogen is sufficient to reduce cost of the mixture to an amount substantially less than cost of pure helium . | 2 |
a microstrip antenna is provided . the microstrip antenna includes a first substrate with a first surface and a second surface paralleled to each other , a metal ground plane with an aperture disposed on the first surface and exposing parts of the first substrate via the aperture and a metal feed line disposed on the second surface , the metal feed line has at least two intersections with the aperture on a horizontal projection plane , in order to feed a signal received or transmitted by the microstrip antenna . | 7 |
a mailing piece comprising the usual envelope enclosing a legible text . to induce the recipient to open the envelope and read the text , the envelope has a window at which there is a manually operable actuator for a device which generates an audible message . | 8 |
disclosed is a system for approximating conditional probabilities using an annotated decision tree where predictor values that did not exist in training data for the system are tracked , stored , and referenced to determine if statistical aggregation should be invoked . further disclosed is a system for storing statistics for deriving a non - leaf probability corresponding to predictor values , and a system for aggregating such statistics to approximate conditional probabilities . | 6 |
a computing system configured to handle preemption events in an environment having jobs with high and low priorities . the system includes a job queue configured to receive job requests from users , the job queue storing the jobs in an order based on the priority of the jobs , and indicating whether a job is a high priority job or a low priority job . the system also includes a plurality of node clusters , each node cluster including a plurality of nodes and a scheduler coupled to the job queue and to the plurality of node clusters and configured to assign jobs from the job queue to the plurality of node clusters . the scheduler is configured to preempt a first low priority job running in a first node cluster with a high priority job that appears in the job queue after the low priority job has started and , in the event that a second low priority job from the job queue may run on a portion of the plurality of nodes in the first node cluster during a remaining processing time for the high priority job , backfill the second low priority job into the portion of the plurality of nodes and , in the event a second high priority job is received in the job queue and may run on the portion of the plurality of nodes , return the second low priority job to the job queue . | 6 |
the present invention relates to an automatic charge magazine for storage and handling of propellent powder charges of the modular charges and / or powder bag charges type , also termed increment charges , for projectiles , for example shells , which are arranged in a fireable manner , together with the increment charges , in an artillery gun , preferably of the vehicle - mounted artillery gun type , wherein the charge magazine comprises a plurality of charge containers arranged in a drivable revolving track , which charge containers are arranged to assume feed - in and feed - out positions for the feed - in and feed - out of at least one increment charge to and from the charge containers . the invention can principally be deemed to be characterized in that the charge magazine also comprises at least one ejection member , which ejection member , in response to control signals from the said control unit , ejects one or more increment charges from the respective charge container / applied in the feed - out position , to a loading tray belonging to the gun . | 5 |
a ni — fe - based alloy brazing filler material is provided comprising , in mass %, fe : 21 to 40 %; cr : 10 to 30 %; p : 7 to 11 %; b : 0 to 5 %; si : 0 to 4 . 5 %; v : 0 to 5 %; co : 0 to 5 %; mo : 0 to 5 %; the balance being ni and unavoidable impurities , wherein the mass ratio of fe to p is in a range of 2 . 6 to 5 . the present invention provides a ni — fe - based alloy brazing filler material having a low melting temperature and a superior corrosion resistance and comprising raw materials that are relatively easily available , for use in manufacture of stainless - steel heat exchangers or the like . | 1 |
the present invention provides a system and method for facilitating commercial transactions involving the exchange of monetary value for goods , services , or other value between remote individuals , as in the case of transactions between users of a distributed computer network such as the internet . remote individuals are provided with a convenient , cost - efficient , and secure means for engaging in commercial transactions with one another . the invention provides remote sellers with an irrevocable means of receiving funds from a remote purchaser ; means for improving purchaser willingness to transact with an unknown party ; transaction tracking ; and rapid funds availability . the invention also provides remote purchasers with means for making a secure , confidential transfer of funds ; means for immediate initiation of shipment by a seller ; means for releasing funds to a seller only after approval of the goods , services , or other value ; means for demonstrating proof of payment ; and means for having some level of recourse against a remote seller . | 6 |
the present invention relates to method for synchronizing time , apparatus and system . the method discloses an olt generates a passive optical network downstream frame from to an optical network unit , wherein the pon downstream frame comprises a time synchronization message based on ethernet protocol , wherein the time synchronization message comprises a time value that is referenced to a pon media access control control layer and that indicates the onu to adjust a time of a clock coupled to the onu ; and send the pon downstream frame . | 7 |
the invention relates to a method for rendering an image sequence . wherein an individual image is rendered by rendering monochromatic subimages in temporal succession . a subimage sequence obtained by temporal sequencing of the subimages is generated in motion - compensated fashion . | 7 |
This GitHub repository contains all of Python Codes, data sets, atmospheric models, and cross section references to the Models that are used in the Waite et al Ganymede Paper JGR Planets 2023JE00785934 to determine: 1) the OI1356 emissions via an energy degradation model, 2) the electron thermal model of Ganymede in the auroral zone, and 3) the ion outflow in Ganymede's polar cap. | 9 |
an optical code recognition unit for recognizing a predetermined n - bit optical code has an n - way splitter having an input and n parallel outputs . a plurality of combiners are associated with the splitter outputs , and a respective gate is controlled by the output of each of the combiners . each of the splitter outputs is subject to a different delay of from 0 to bit periods , and each combiner receives an input from at least one of the splitter outputs . the ocru is such that all the gates are turned on if a predetermined optical code is applied to the splitter input . | 7 |
a high performance constant velocity universal joint is based on a body which encloses the constant velocity joint components and provides a smooth spherical outer surface . a one - piece semi - rigid plastic boot in the form of a truncated sphere has a smooth internal spherical surface sized to match the outer surface of the body . the plastic of the boot is sufficiently elastic to allow the boot to snap over the body , yet sufficiently resilient to snap the open end closed after the boot is snapped over the body to provide a substantial seal preventing entry of debris under the seal . a retaining ring is positioned on the boot near the truncated end to resist plastic creep which would result in enlarging the opening and allowing debris to enter the seal . | 8 |
an adaptation to a vehicle antilock braking system modulator to increase the initial displacement of the master cylinder , provide quicker system response and improved pedal feel . a solenoid assembly is added to the non fluid side of each of the low pressure accumulators in the abs modulator . upon the operator initiation of a brake apply , the solenoids are energized to immediately push upon the sump pistons and inject fluid from the low pressure accumulators into the brake system . this extra “ shot ” of fluid decreases the amount of fluid that the master cylinder delivers to the brake system . this improves pedal feel as it reduces the required initial pedal travel for a given brake system displacement . the low pressure accumulator pistons are spring balanced to ensure retention of fluid between brake applies and to allow normal abs operation . during abs operation , the low pressure accumulator displacer solenoids are de - energized to allow effective operation . the holding force of the displacer solenoids can be reduced by using a toggle linkage apply mechanism . | 1 |
an improved decoding apparatus for a manchester code receives an asynchronous manchester code , synchronizes to a received clock signal , and decodes an output nrz code and an output synchronous clock signal . a first decoding unit samples an asynchronous manchester code by synchronizing the asynchronous manchester code to a shift of a received clock signal to produce a synchronous manchester code and a synchronous clock , and computes an nrz code . a tolerance check unit receives the synchronous manchester code and checks a tolerance with respect to a shift at a bit cell center of the synchronous manchester code . a multiplexer unit receives the nrz code and the synchronous clock signal and selectively outputs a multiplexed nrz code and a multiplexed synchronous clock signal in accordance with a detection signal outputted from the tolerance check unit . a synchronous signal detection unit receives the multiplexed nrz code and the multiplexed synchronous clock signal and outputs a sync detection signal ; and a second decoding unit receives the multiplexed nrz code and the multiplexed synchronous clock signal and computes the output nrz data and the output synchronous clock signal in accordance with the sync detection signal . | 6 |
novel benzyl - and phenylethylamines useful as anti - viral agents are claimed as well as a process and a pharmaceutical composition for combating viral infections . | 2 |
the present invention provides novel tertiary alcohol compounds which are useful as monomers for the preparation of photoresist materials having high transparency and a great affinity for the substrate and hence suitable for use in photolithography using a light source comprising preferably light having a wavelength of 300 nm or less and more preferably light emitted from an arf excimer laser . specifically , the present invention provides tertiary alcohols compounds represented by the following general formula : wherein r 1 and r 2 each independently represents a straight - chain , branched or cyclic alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms , in which some or all of the hydrogen atoms on the constituent carbon atoms may be replaced by a halogen atom or halogen atoms , or r 1 and r 2 may be joined together to form an aliphatic hydrocarbon ring ; z represents a straight - chain , branched or cyclic divalent organic group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms ; and k is 0 or 1 . | 2 |
the invention provides four sub - patterns located at the periphery of the wafer surface at 90 - degree intervals . each of the four sub - patterns is divided into four alignment scales where each alignment scale is yet again subdivided into a multiplicity of alignment marks . this multiplicity of sub - patterns and alignment scales with each scale having a multiplicity of alignment marks results in very accurate and convenient alignment capability . | 6 |
A Python package for generating synthetic data from tabular datasets, with a focus on privacy and transparency. | 9 |
a locking system for a mold includes a first mold half , a second mold half , and a lock assembly that is coupled to one of the mold halves . the lock assembly includes a wear plate , that is disposed between the first mold half and the second mold half , and an adjustment element , which is disposed between the wear plate and one of the mold halves . the lock assembly also includes a wear plate locking fastener , that locks the position of the wear plate , and an adjustment fastener , which is separate therefrom and adjusts the position of the wear plate . | 1 |
disclosed is a novel system and method for maintaining computing functionality when a client device must be used in a low - power state . more particularly , when a client device is placed in a low - power state , sleep mode , or even shut - down , this method transfers aspects of the machine state onto a virtual machine in the cloud . this virtual machine may then function as a partial or full emulator of the user &# 39 ; s client machine and thus can be : 1 ) accessed ; and 2 ) communicated with by the machine &# 39 ; s owner or others who use the machine . as long as the client device is shutdown , the cloud continues to temporarily function as the user &# 39 ; s machine . numerous embodiments are disclosed including a “ hybrid decomposition feature ” in which the data on the client machine is prioritized and then transfer to a server , typically a virtual emulator , component by component or piecemeal manner or manner . | 8 |
devices are assigned to different buses at development time as well as dynamically during operation , based on actual performance . at development time , bus assignment can be determined based on experiments and direct observation of how devices behave in various configurations . at run time , load on each bus is preferably measured periodically , and when it is uneven , devices are reallocated to different buses . in an alternative embodiment , a user can specify a preference for using more or fewer buses in order to optimize operation for efficiency or lower power consumption . | 8 |
In this paper we determine the dipole in the distance redshift relation from the Pantheon+ data. We find that, while its amplitude roughly agrees with the dipole found in the cosmic microwave background which is attributed to the motion of the solar system with respect to the cosmic rest frame, the direction is different with a significance of slightly more than 3σ. While the amplitude depends on the lower redshift cutoff, the direction is quite stable. For redshift cuts of order z <SUB>cut</SUB> ≃ 0.05 and higher, the dipole is no longer detected with high statistical significance. An important role seems to be played by the redshift corrections for peculiar velocities. | 9 |
Context. Hot subdwarf-B stars in long-period binaries are found to be on eccentric orbits, even though current binary-evolution theory predicts these objects to be circularised before the onset of Roche-lobe overflow (RLOF). <BR /> Aims: We aim to find binary-evolution mechanisms that can explain these eccentric long-period orbits, and reproduce the currently observed period-eccentricity diagram. <BR /> Methods: Three different processes are considered; tidally-enhanced wind mass-loss, phase-dependent RLOF on eccentric orbits and the interaction between a circumbinary disk and the binary. The binary module of the stellar-evolution code Modules for Experiments in Stellar Astrophysics (MESA) is extended to include the eccentricity-pumping processes. The effects of different input parameters on the final period and eccentricity of a binary-evolution model are tested with MESA. <BR /> Results: The end products of models with only tidally-enhanced wind mass-loss can indeed be eccentric, but these models need to lose too much mass, and invariably end up with a helium white dwarf that is too light to ignite helium. Within the tested parameter space, no sdBs in eccentric systems are formed. Phase-dependent RLOF can reintroduce eccentricity during RLOF, and could help to populate the short-period part of the period-eccentricity diagram. When phase-dependent RLOF is combined with eccentricity pumping via a circumbinary disk, the higher eccentricities can be reached as well. A remaining problem is that these models favour a distribution of higher eccentricities at lower periods, while the observed systems show the opposite. <BR /> Conclusions: The models presented here are potentially capable of explaining the period-eccentricity distribution of long-period sdB binaries, but further theoretical work on the physical mechanisms is necessary. <P />Appendix A is available in electronic form at <A href="http://www.aanda.org/10.1051/0004-6361/201526019/olm">http://www.aanda.org</A> | 9 |
Context. Ambipolar diffusion is a physical mechanism related to the drift between charged and neutral particles in a partially ionized plasma that is key to many different astrophysical systems. However, understanding its effects is challenging due to basic uncertainties concerning relevant microphysical aspects and the strong constraints it imposes on the numerical modeling. <BR /> Aims: Our aim is to introduce a numerical tool that allows us to address complex problems involving ambipolar diffusion in which, additionally, departures from ionization equilibrium are important or high resolution is needed. The primary application of this tool is for solar atmosphere calculations, but the methods and results presented here may also have a potential impact on other astrophysical systems. <BR /> Methods: We have developed a new module for the stellar atmosphere Bifrost code that improves its computational capabilities of the ambipolar diffusion term in the generalized Ohm's law. This module includes, among other things, collision terms adequate to processes in the coolest regions in the solar chromosphere. As the main feature of the module, we have implemented the super time stepping (STS) technique, which allows an important acceleration of the calculations. We have also introduced hyperdiffusion terms to guarantee the stability of the code. <BR /> Results: We show that to have an accurate value for the ambipolar diffusion coefficient in the solar atmosphere it is necessary to include as atomic elements in the equation of state not only hydrogen and helium, but also the main electron donors like sodium, silicon, and potassium. In addition, we establish a range of criteria to set up an automatic selection of the free parameters of the STS method that guarantees the best performance, optimizing the stability and speed for the ambipolar diffusion calculations. We validate the STS implementation by comparison with a self-similar analytical solution. | 9 |
a method and system of signal noise reduction used for digital chips to prevent errors when signal noise occurs includes checking whether a recent received signal is logically consistent . if the recent signal is consistent , then the consistent signal is adopted . if the recent signal is not consistent , then a previous confirmed signal is adopted . | 7 |
an optical system includes a housing having an axis of elongation , and a non - spherical window affixed to the housing . an optical corrector , preferably in the form of an aspherical strip of transparent material , is positioned adjacent to the curved inner surface of the window . the optical corrector is mounted on an optical corrector support , which is rotatable about the axis of elongation . an optical rain is positioned such the the optical corrector lies between the window and the optical train . the optical train includes at least one optical element operable to alter an optical ray incident thereon , and a gimbal upon which the at least one optical element is mounted . the gimbal is pivotable about a transverse axis perpendicular to the axis of elongation . the optical train is mounted on an optical train support , which is movable independently of the optical corrector support . a sensor is positioned to receive the optical ray passing sequentially through the window , the optical corrector , and the optical train . | 6 |
this invention relates to azeotropic compositions of 1 , 2 - dichloro - 1 - fluoroethane or of 1 , 2 - dichloro - 1 , 2 - difluoroethane with certain alcohols , ethers , or ketones . | 2 |
in comparison with thermal light sources , led lighting has the advantage that it is very small and at the same time commercially available in different colors , so that colored lighting can be produced inexpensively and at the same time in a manner that saves installation space . it is an object of the present invention to equip an led lighting apparatus with a color mixing functionality that is distinguished by high efficiency and at the same time a small number of components . | 7 |
This package contains some scripts written in the R language (R Core Team 2020) that allow the calculation of various morphometric methods published by Baur & Leuenberger (2011). Later these methods were addressed under the name "Multivariate Ratio Analysis (MRA)" (see Baur et al. 2014). The scripts were originally provided by the authors in an electronic supplementary file together with the original paper, and later in slightly modified form also by Baur et al. (2014). However, it is our wish to publish them in a manner that they may be cited separately and also be updated when necessary. The package contains the main scripts in two files: Shape_PCA_vX.XX.R LDA_Ratio_Extractor_vY.YY.R Important note: In the script of the LDA Ratio Extractor the case for more than 2 groups is now also included. This case was described by Baur & Leuenberger (2011, p. 817), but was left out from the R-script originally published in Systematic Biology. We think that the implementation is a welcome addition to the entire set of methods provided by MRA. For both scripts, separate tutorials are available: Tutorial_1_ Shape_PCA.R Tutorial_2_LDA_Ratio_Extractor.R It is recommended to work through these brief tutorials, starting with the first one. A dataset (from Baur et al. 2014) is supplied as well: Anisopteromalus_data.csv In order to avoid any troubles, make sure that all files are put into one and the same folder. R-Studio is recommended for performing the R-scripts (especially for beginners). PDFs of the two papers cited below are also provided in the package. Citation: You may use the citation of the package as indicated by Zenodo on this webpage. Do also cite the original paper by Baur & Leuenberger (2011, citation below), as only this article contains the mathematical background and scientific context concerning the methods. If you have questions please contact: Hannes Baur, Natural History Museum Bern, Bernastrasse 15, 3005 Bern, Switzerland, Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.nmbe.ch/en/hannes.baur Cited references Baur H, Kranz-Baltensperger Y, Cruaud A, Rasplus J-Y, Timokhov AV, Gokhman VE (2014) Morphometric analysis and taxonomic revision of Anisopteromalus Ruschka (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Pteromalidae) - an integrative approach. Systematic Entomology 39: 691–709. https://doi.org/10.1111/syen.12081 Baur H, Leuenberger C (2011) Analysis of ratios in multivariate morphometry. Systematic Biology 60: 813–825. https://doi.org/10.1093/sysbio/syr061 R Core Team (2020). R: A language and environment for statistical computing. R Foundation for Statistical Computing, Vienna, Austria. URL https://www.R-project.org/. Further reading (recommended examples of the use of MRA in taxonomy and functional morphology) Huber C, Schnitter PH (2020) Nebria (Pseudonebriola) tsambagarav sp. nov., a new alpine species from the Mongolian Altai (Coleoptera, Carabidae). Alpine Entomology 4: 29–38. https://doi.org/10.3897/alpento.4.50408 Petrović TG, Vukov TD, Tomašević Kolarov N (2017) Morphometric ratio analyses: Locomotor mode in anurans. Comptes Rendus Biologies 340: 250–257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crvi.2017.02.004 | 9 |
an image pick - up apparatus including an image sensor with a matrix of radiation - sensitive elements , notably a ccd image sensor , is provided with a control circuit for selecting gate electrodes as collecting gate electrodes or as isolating gate electrodes by application of an electric potential of suitable polarity . groups of collecting gate electrodes are separated from one another by isolating gate electrodes . the surface area of such a group of collecting gate electrodes co - determines the modulation transfer function and hence the spatial resolution of the image sensor ; this surface area , and hence the spatial resolution , can be adjusted by adjustment of the electric potentials . notably the spatial resolution can be rendered dependent on the different modes of operation of the image pick - up apparatus , for example when the image pick - up apparatus forms part of an x - ray examination apparatus which is suitable for fluoroscopy as well as for making x - ray images . furthermore , the spatial resolution can be adjusted so that it differs in different directions . in the case of an image pick - up apparatus including a plurality of image sensors , each of which picks up the same image , be it with a shift relative to one another , an image is composed from the images supplied by the various image sensors . differentiation of the spatial resolutions of the images constituting the composite image enables a spatial resolution in the composite image to be achieved which is the same and higher in all directions . | 7 |
Models of stellar population synthesis (SPS) are the fundamental tool that relates the physical properties of a galaxy to its spectral energy distribution (SED). In this paper, we present DSPS: a PYTHON package for SPS. All of the functionality in DSPS is implemented natively in the JAX library for automatic differentiation, and so our predictions for galaxy photometry are fully differentiable, and directly inherit the performance benefits of JAX, including portability onto GPUs. DSPS also implements several novel features, such as i) a flexible empirical model for stellar metallicity that incorporates correlations with stellar age, ii) support for the Diffstar model that provides a physically-motivated connection between the star formation history of a galaxy (SFH) and the mass assembly of its underlying dark matter halo. We detail a set of theoretical techniques for using autodiff to calculate gradients of predictions for galaxy SEDs with respect to SPS parameters that control a range of physical effects, including SFH, stellar metallicity, nebular emission, and dust attenuation. When forward modelling the colours of a synthetic galaxy population, we find that DSPS can provide a factor of 5 speed-up over standard SPS codes on a CPU, and a factor of 300-400 on a modern GPU. When coupled with gradient-based techniques for optimization and inference, DSPS makes it practical to conduct expansive likelihood analyses of simulation-based models of the galaxy-halo connection that fully forward model galaxy spectra and photometry. | 9 |
a spool retainer and method are presented which greatly increase the speed and efficiency of textile workers in changing spools on yarn covering machines . the spool retainer has an outer sleeve resiliently affixed to an inner plunger which allows the operator ease and convenience in changing yarn spools and make the doffing operation less expensive and time consuming . | 1 |
Barium stars, stars which have [Ba/Fe] in excess of +1.0, are not explained by current Galactic chemical evolution models, and their origins are still an open question. They are thought to form through mass transfer from a companion asymptotic giant branch (AGB) star, or through radiative levitation, a process that lifts barium to the surface in stars with effective temperatures exceeding 6000 K. Understanding barium stars is important because if these theories of their origins hold true, they can trace AGB star nucleosynthesis and multiplicity, as well as the internal processes of stars that affect surface abundances. Using data from the GALAH and Gaia surveys, we identify over 2000 barium rich stars and separate them into hot (>6000 K) and cool (<6000 K) populations. We investigate their Gaia DR3 RUWE (a tracer of multiplicity), and further analyze their chemical compositions. We also locate barium stars in the Milky Way, both kinematically using stellar velocities, and chemically using metallicity and alpha abundance. Kinematically and chemically, barium stars exist in the thin and thick disk, with a distribution similar to the background stars. Roughly 25% of hot barium stars exhibit low RUWE (RUWE <1.4) values, and depleted alpha elements, supporting radiative levitation as an origin. Barium stars across all temperatures display RUWE excess (RUWE >1.4), implying that mass transfer between binary stars may be the primary formation mechanism for these stars. Overall, we show evidence of both methods holding true for producing barium stars in the GALAH survey. JL acknowledges support from NSF REU grant AST-2244278 (PI: Jogee) | 9 |
a system and method for tracking a mobile electronic device , which is capable of accesses a wireless or wired network , using a multimedia messaging service . the mobile device includes a storing function for storing one or more contact phone numbers or email addresses . when the mobile communication device is lost or stolen and subscriber identity module card of the mobile terminal is changed , the mobile device verifies whether the sim card is the same as that of the owner of the mobile device by comparing the international mobile subscriber identity numbers of the two sim cards . if the imsi numbers are different , the mobile device activates a tracking feature . the tracking feature stealthily captures still images or motion pictures of the surrounding area and transfers those captured images / videos to a pre - stored contact phone numbers through a mms or through a pre - stored email address . | 7 |
We propose a new model-independent measurement strategy for the propagation speed of gravitational waves (GWs) based on strongly lensed GWs and their electromagnetic (EM) counterparts. This can be done in two ways: by comparing arrival times of GWs and their EM counterparts and by comparing the time delays between images seen in GWs and their EM counterparts. The lensed GW-EM event is perhaps the best way to identify an EM counterpart. Conceptually, this method does not rely on any specific theory of massive gravitons or modified gravity. Its differential setting (i.e., measuring the difference between time delays in GW and EM domains) makes it robust against lens modeling details (photons and GWs travel in the same lensing potential) and against internal time delays between GW and EM emission acts. It requires, however, that the theory of gravity is metric and predicts gravitational lensing similar to general relativity. We expect that such a test will become possible in the era of third-generation gravitational-wave detectors, when about 10 lensed GW events would be observed each year. The power of this method is mainly limited by the timing accuracy of the EM counterpart, which for kilonovae is around 1 0<SUP>4</SUP> s . This uncertainty can be suppressed by a factor of ∼1 0<SUP>10</SUP>, if strongly lensed transients of much shorter duration associated with the GW event can be identified. Candidates for such short transients include short γ -ray bursts and fast radio bursts. | 9 |
a metal is electrolytically deposited on a nonconductive surface comprising impregnating a solid material with a reducible metal salt thereby forming a solid electrolyte material ; placing the solid electrolyte material between an anode and a cathode thereby forming an electrolytic cell and impressing a current across the electrodes of a potential sufficient to electrolyze the metal ions thereby resulting in the deposition of a metal layer along the surface of the electrolyte adjacent the cathode . | 2 |
system architectures and protocols are described to synchronize forwarding state across redundant control planes in a computer network . clusters of network devices include multiple agents , which are either in active or inactive mode . each such agent is associated with a forwarding information base , which stores network path information for communicating with network destinations . updates to the forwarding information bases are shared amongst the agents in a cluster by use of a network communications protocol . the protocol includes features that ensure that the active / inactive status of agents can be changed immediately , and that the fibs in a cluster are consistent at all times , in order to ensure that network forwarded by a cluster will not be disrupted in the event of a failure of an active agent . agents may be designated as either masters or slaves , which determines which determines the hierarchy in which fib entries and written to and read by agents . | 7 |
While the Milky Way nuclear star cluster (MW NSC) has been studied extensively, how it formed is uncertain. Studies have shown it contains a solar and supersolar metallicity population that may have formed in situ, along with a subsolar-metallicity population that may have formed via mergers of globular clusters and dwarf galaxies. Stellar abundance measurements are critical to differentiate between formation scenarios. We present new measurements of [M/H] and α-element abundances [α/Fe] of two subsolar-metallicity stars in the Galactic center. These observations were taken with the adaptive-optics-assisted high-resolution (R = 24,000) spectrograph NIRSPEC in the K band (1.8-2.6 micron). These are the first α-element abundance measurements of subsolar-metallicity stars in the MW NSC. We measure [M/H] = - 0.59 ± 0.11, [α/Fe] = 0.05 ± 0.15 and [M/H] = - 0.81 ± 0.12, [α/Fe] = 0.15 ± 0.16 for the two stars at the Galactic center; the uncertainties are dominated by systematic uncertainties in the spectral templates. The stars have an [α/Fe] in between the [α/Fe] of globular clusters and dwarf galaxies at similar [M/H] values. Their abundances are very different than the bulk of the stars in the nuclear star cluster. These results indicate that the subsolar-metallicity population in the MW NSC likely originated from infalling dwarf galaxies or globular clusters and are unlikely to have formed in situ. | 9 |
a green process and system are disclosed for utilizing a biomass filter aid in the filtration of a bio - oil . the process comprises filtering a bio - oil containing residual solids from a conversion reaction in the presence of the biomass filter aid to produce a filtered bio - oil . the biomass filter aid facilitates efficient removal of residual solids from the bio - oil . the spent biomass filter aid containing the residual solids may be recycled as a conversion feedstock or used as a combustion heat source in the biomass conversion system . | 2 |
an anatomical support adjustment and tension control article for use in applying a tensioning force to anatomical support material disposed therein . the tension control article preferably comprises a base member disposing a plurality of tensioning members extending therefrom . the tensioning members create a tortuous pathway thereby providing a tensioning force to anatomical support material positioned therebetween . additionally , at least one of the plurality of tensioning members may be removed from the device to alter the supportive tension applied by the device . the anatomical support material may be disposed between the plurality of tensioning members in a number of ways , thereby resulting in varying amounts of supportive tension being applied by the device . | 0 |
apparatus for stowing and deploying a plurality of control surfaces of a guided air vehicle comprises : a housing including : a plurality of slotted openings along an outside surface thereof ; and a corresponding plurality of cavities within the housing , each cavity extending to the outside surface of the housing through the slotted opening corresponding thereto and configured to accommodate span wise stowage of a corresponding control surface of the plurality , and each cavity having a section including an angled ledge and side wall support surface to accommodate stowage of the corresponding control surface in a span wise canted position with respect to the corresponding slotted opening . a method of operating comprises the steps of : folding each control surface of the plurality edge wise through the corresponding slotted opening and into the corresponding cavity within the housing ; moving each folded control surface into a stowage section of the corresponding cavity to edge wise mis - align each folded control surface from the corresponding slotted opening ; moving each control surface in the corresponding cavity from the corresponding stowage section into edge wise alignment with the corresponding slotted opening ; and deploying each control surface edge wise aligned with the corresponding slotted opening from the cavity through the corresponding slotted opening to a deployed position . | 5 |
Calculate the Set Voronoi tessellation in two dimensions | 9 |
This is a PISM code release as used in the Geoscientifc Model Development publication "Coupling framework (1.0) for the PISM (1.1.4) ice sheet model and the MOM5 (5.1.0) ocean model via the PICO ice shelf cavity model in an Antarctic domain" by Moritz Kreuzer, Ronja Reese, Willem Huiskamp, Stefan Petri, Torsten Albrecht, Georg Feulner and Ricarda Winkelmann. | 9 |
IXPE, the first observatory dedicated to imaging x-ray polarimetry, was launched on Dec 9, 2021 and is operating successfully. A partnership between NASA and the Italian Space Agencey (ASI) IXPE features three x-ray telescopes each comprised of a mirror module assembly with a polarization sensitive detector at its focus. An extending boom was deployed on orbit to provide the necessary 4 m focal length. A three-axis-stabilized spacecraft provides power, attitude determination and control, and commanding. After one year of observation IXPE has measured statistically significant polarization from almost all the classes of celestial sources that emit X-rays. In the following we describe the IXPE mission, reporting on its performance after 1.5 year of operations. We show the main astrophysical results which are outstanding for a SMEX mission. | 9 |
a gaming system and method involving a dice game . the gaming system displays a plurality of wager areas . each wager area is associated with a wager area value . the gaming system indicates a plurality of different reward ratios associated with the wager areas . one or more of the wager areas are selectable by the player for wagering . a plurality of dice are simulated as rolled . if the sum of the stopped dice is equal to the value of any of the wagered upon areas , the gaming system provides an award . if a bonus condition is satisfied , the gaming system provides a bonus outcome . | 0 |
the invention consists of a multilayer material and a process for manufacturing this material . the multilayer material comprises a polyester substrate which is provided with a thermoset plastic polymer coating and a layer of contact adhesive . the polymer coating is produced by a reaction between a polyurethane polymer containing hydroxyl groups and a low molecular linear polyisocyanate , with catalytic tin - organic additives and colorants . the multilayer material is resistant to tearing and is also weather - resistant . a transparent , reactive layer , consisting , for example of a layer to take toner or ink , or a metallic layer , can be deposited on the side opposite to the polymer - coated substrate . multilayer materials of this kind are suitable for large - scale covering of supporting frameworks in the construction of model aircraft and are also suitable as a medium onto which images and print may be applied using a plain paper copier , and can also be used to carry advertising . | 1 |
Magnetars are isolated young neutron stars characterised by the most intense magnetic fields known in the Universe, which power a wide variety of high-energy emissions from giant flares to fast radio bursts. The origin of their magnetic field is still a challenging question. In situ magnetic field amplification by dynamo action could potentially generate ultra-strong magnetic fields in fast-rotating progenitors. However, it is unclear whether the fraction of progenitors harbouring fast core rotation is sufficient to explain the entire magnetar population. To address this point, we propose a new scenario for magnetar formation involving a slowly rotating progenitor, in which a slow-rotating proto-neutron star is spun up by the supernova fallback. We argue that this can trigger the development of the Tayler-Spruit dynamo while other dynamo processes are disfavoured. Using the findings of previous studies of this dynamo and simulation results characterising the supernova fallback, we derive equations modelling the coupled evolution of the proto-neutron star rotation and magnetic field. Their time integration for different accreted masses is successfully compared with analytical estimates of the amplification timescales and saturation value of the magnetic field. We find that the magnetic field is amplified within 20 − 40 s after the core bounce, and that the radial magnetic field saturates at intensities between ∼10<SUP>13</SUP> and 10<SUP>15</SUP> G, therefore spanning the full range of a magnetar's dipolar magnetic fields. The toroidal magnetic field is predicted to be a factor of 10-100 times stronger, lying between ∼10<SUP>15</SUP> and 3 × 10<SUP>16</SUP> G. We also compare the saturation mechanisms proposed respectively by H.C. Spruit and J. Fuller, showing that magnetar-like magnetic fields can be generated for a neutron star spun up to rotation periods of ≲8 ms and ≲28 ms, corresponding to accreted masses of ≳ 4 × 10<SUP>−2</SUP> M<SUB>⊙</SUB> and ≳ 1.1 × 10<SUP>−2</SUP> M<SUB>⊙</SUB>, respectively. Therefore, our results suggest that magnetars can be formed from slow-rotating progenitors for accreted masses compatible with recent supernova simulations and leading to plausible initial rotation periods of the proto-neutron star. | 9 |
the invention relates to novel solid forms of fluoroquinolones , in particular to complex co - crystals and to solvates , hydrates and polymorphs thereof . these substances can be used to prepare a pharmaceutical composition containing same as an active ingredient , which can be used as an antibiotic . the compounds have a storage stability that is constant and above that of the salts or hydrates thereof . | 2 |
an extendable guidewire system for introducing a dilatation catheter into the cardiovascular system . the guidewire has guidewire and extension sections with a connection therebetween which permits the two sections to be joined together and separated simply by pushing the two sections together and pulling them apart . one of the sections can be used for positioning the catheter within the cardiovascular system , and the other section can be employed to extend the wire to change catheters . | 0 |
a method for preparing placenta membrane tissue grafts for medical use , includes obtaining a placenta from a subject , cleaning the placenta , separating the chorion tissue from the amniotic membrane , mounting a selected layer of either the chorion tissue or the amniotic membrane onto a drying fixture , dehydrating the selected layer on the drying fixture , and cutting the selected layer into a plurality of tissue grafts . preferably , the drying fixture includes grooves or raised edges that define the outer contours of each desired tissue graft , after they are cut , and further includes raised or indented logos that emboss the middle area of the tissue grafts during dehydration and that enables an end user to distinguish the top from the bottom side of the graft . the grafts are comprised of single layers of amnion or chorion , multiple layers of amnion or chorion , or multiple layers of a combination of amnion and chorion . | 0 |
a position control system capable of relatively great positioning accuracy includes a universal electric motor and a gear box for transferring the motion of the motor and an object being positioned . the position control system includes a conductive brush which moves with the object being positioned and which slides on a plurality of electrical contacts which are part of a control circuit the control circuit includes a plurality switches for selection of the desired position of the object and resistance networks which serve to apply various values of voltage to voltage sensitive motor speed and direction controls which in turn control the speed direction and stopping of the motor hereby controlling the position of the object . | 6 |
a peripheral electronic system for an electronic device including a motherboard having multiple individual electrically connected vertically stacked modules , at least one of which is a circuit board assembly including active and / or passive electronic components embedded therein with the components being electrically connected by conductive traces to provide desired operating function . the peripheral electronic system further includes an electrical connector array on an exposed surface of the composite structure to provide electrical connections between the peripheral electronic system and the motherboard . | 7 |
apparatus arranged to analyse a signal comprising a series of symbols , the apparatus comprising means for calculating a metric of said signal , filter means for filtering said signal , means for calculating a metric of said filtered signal and means for comparing said metrics , wherein the filtering means is arranged to track a spectral feature of the signal and maintain that feature within the pass band of the filtering means . | 7 |
the present invention relates to methods of preventing or treating an infection or disease caused by an infectious agent . the present invention also relates to the augmentation of the efficacy of existing anti - infective agents by the co - administration of the compounds described herein . | 0 |
a mechanical seal for rotating shafts having a first , second and third ring member . the first ring member has a series of annular axial grooves in the internal bore and a slot extending across the grooves to an end of the first ring . the second ring member is adapted for insertion into an annular recess in the first ring member . the first and second rings have complimentary adjacent recesses for insertion of a third ring member . | 5 |
Post-starburst galaxies are sources that had the last major episode of star formation about 1 Gyr before the epoch of the observations and are on their way to quiescence. It is important to study such galaxies at redshift z > 1, during their main quenching phase, and estimate their molecular gas content to constrain the processes responsible for the cessation of star formation. We present CO(3-2) ALMA observations of two massive (M<SUB>⋆</SUB> ~ 5 × 10<SUP>10</SUP> M<SUB>⊙</SUB>) post-starburst galaxies at z > 1. We measure their molecular gas fraction to be f<SUB>H2</SUB> = M<SUB>H2</SUB>/M<SUB>⋆</SUB> ~ 8-16 per cent, consistent with z < 1 post-starburst galaxies from the literature. The star formation efficiency of our targets is ~10× lower than that of star-forming galaxies at similar redshift, and they are outliers of the f<SUB>H2</SUB>-specific star formation rate (sSFR) relation of star-forming galaxies, as they have larger f<SUB>H2</SUB> than expected given their sSFR. The gas fraction of post-starbursts from our sample and the literature correlates with the D<SUB>n</SUB>4000 spectral index, a proxy of the stellar population age. This suggests that their gas content decreases after the last major burst of star formation. Finally, one of our targets is undergoing a major merger phase with two highly star-forming companions. This hints at a picture where a perturber event (e.g. major merger) quenches star formation without completely removing the molecular gas. | 9 |
non linear optical compositions contain a vinylidene fluoride copolymer and an additive having molecular optoelelectronic activity , e . g . methyl - n -- alaninate . poled films derived from the composite display optoelectronic activity . there is a marked contrast with known techniques in which single crystals are utilized . the compositions are used to make laminates which display good waveguide properties . | 6 |
a method and system for processing real - time data for an in transit aircraft is provided . the method includes , determining if the real - time data is current ; extracting elements from the real - time data based on an entity that owns the aircraft ; assigning a display code to display aircraft status ; and providing a link to a display image allowing access to aircraft status using a computer network . an image code determines the type of image used to display aircraft status and a display code determines an image attribute for displaying the aircraft status . the system includes a processing module for determining if the real - time data is current ; extracting elements from the real - time data based on an entity that owns the aircraft ; assigning a display code to display aircraft status ; and providing a link to a display image allowing access to aircraft status using a computer network . | 6 |
a locking assembly is provided for installation on a saddle - type vehicle such as an atv . the locking assembly has a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration and comprises a removable portion and a receptacle . the receptacle is configured to engage the removable portion . the locking assembly is configured to unlock and allow powering of the vehicle when the removable portion is engaged in the receptacle and to lock and prevent powering the vehicle when the removable portion is not engaged in the receptacle . the removable portion includes an actuator configured to select from a first operable engine condition and a second inoperable engine condition . | 1 |
cellulose pulp or recycled paper is defiberized , screened and pumped . initial defiberizing , separation of non - disintegrated material , final defiberizing and pumping of the defiberized pulp are performed at a consistency of 6 to 18 %, preferably 8 to 12 %. preferably all operations are performed at the same consistency . a defiberizing rotor is disposed in front of an impeller in the inlet of a centrifugal pump . a screen plate is mounted close to the defiberizing rotor . defiberizing elements are arranged on the other side of the screen plate to move close to the screen surface . | 5 |
method for the cationic polymerization of at least one olefinic monomer and more particularly the homopolymerization of a mono - olefinic monomer such as isobutylene and the copolymerization thereof with a di - olefinic monomer such as butadiene and optionally another mono - olefinic monomer in the presence of , as initiator of a halide of tetravalent vanadium , titanium and zirconium , an activator and under the influence of visible ultraviolet or infra - red light . | 2 |
in an optical fiber connector member with a precision fit external conical surface at its front end , the fiber core is adjustable for centering during mounting by first fixing the fiber in an adjuster member inserted in the connector member , and bears with its nose against the inside of the connector member at a point somewhat inwards from the outer end of the fiber . the adjuster member pivots about its bearing point until the fiber core is correctly positioned , and is then fixed , with glue , for example . | 6 |
the present invention relates to expression in plants of pectinolytic enzymes and of pectin methylesterase inhibitors for increasing the degradability of plant tissues through enzymatic digestion , thus improving saccharification efficiency . | 2 |
a monorail shifting device for a multi - gear variable - speed transmission with a gearshift rail , a shifting element and a selector element . the gearshift rail is arranged and can be displaced axially , in a transmission housing , and the shifting element is connected to the gearshift rail , fixed in the axial direction . the shifting element transmits axial shifting movement selectively to one of a plurality of shifting fork arms . relative to the transmission housing , the selector element is fixed in the axial direction on the housing . the shifting element and the selector element can pivot together about a central axis . a shift position detent acts between the shifting element and the selector element . furthermore , the monorail shifting device is typically incorporated into a multi - gear variable - speed transmission . | 8 |
an inking system for an offset printing press having a stationary portion and a movable portion that is movable toward and away from a roller . a plurality of hinge pins form a pivot axis between the stationary and movable portions . each of the hinge pins having at least one hollow end portion communicating axially with one of the stationary and movable portions permitting ink flow . each of the hinge pins also having a radial passage for ink , whereby the ink may pass from the stationary portion to the movable portion , and whereby the ink may be supplied to the movable portion during change of the relative positions of the stationary and movable portions . | 1 |
a receiving antenna with a rigid directional pattern , that is to say with an anisotropic receiving sensitivity of the receiving antenna , is used for localizing a wheel electronics unit in a wheel of the motor vehicle . suitable evaluation of the received electromagnetic signals is provided in order to obtain a functionality achieved by way of the displacement or rotation of the directional antenna in the case of prior solutions . in this respect , a level of the received electromagnetic signal is compared with a predefined threshold value . as the result of the comparison , the wheel electronics unit is localized as being arranged in a wheel of the first wheel group or as being arranged in a wheel of the second wheel group . | 1 |
methods of preparing electrodes , as well as related devices , components , systems , and methods , are disclosed . | 8 |
a method and system to position a non - immersion temperature sensor relative to a water heater tank is disclosed . an illustrative but non - limiting example may be found in a mounting bracket that includes a body that has a sensor portion configured to receive at least a portion of a temperature sensor assembly . when installed , the mounting bracket may include a biasing element to bias the temperature sensor assembly towards the water heater tank . the bias element may help the temperature sensor assume a proper position relative to the water heater tank , despite variations in equipment that may exist in the field . | 6 |
the specification discloses a fecal occult blood test device capable of determining whether the blood found during the test originated in the upper or lower gastrointestinal track . a fecal sample is applied to a test medium charged to be differentially attractive to blood components originating in the upper and lower gastrointestinal track respectively . a solvent is applied to the test specimen to cause differential migration of the blood components and an indicator is then applied to indicate the presence of the blood components , if any . | 8 |
a mailbox signaling device for rural mailboxes for indicating when the mailbox has been opened to insert delivered mail or retrieve outgoing mail . the device , which is preferably supplied in kit form for do - it - yourself installation , includes a signaling member , preferably including a portion coated with high visibility paint , pivotally secured to the mailbox for swinging movement between raised and lowered positions and a flexible connector extending from the signaling member , through the mailbox interior , to a releasable connection at the door of the mailbox . opening the door releases the connector allowing the signaling member to fall indicating such door opening . | 8 |
the present invention refers to an apparatus for the plasma treatment of hollow bodies , comprising a vacuum treatment chamber and means for generating the plasma , which apparatus is characterized in that the means for generating the plasma comprise an electrode of a substantially u - shaped cross - section , which is arranged in the vacuum treatment chamber , the hollow bodies immersing at least in part into the u - shaped electrode when the plasma treatment is carried out , and being moved at least temporarily relative to the u - shaped electrode . furthermore , the present invention refers to a method for the plasma treatment of hollow bodies , in which the hollow bodies are moved into a vacuum treatment chamber in which the plasma treatment is carried out and the plasma is generated by an electromagnetic field , which method is characterized in that the hollow bodies immerse at least in part into the electromagnetic field when the plasma treatment is carried out , and that the hollow bodies are moved at least temporarily relative to the electromagnetic field . | 2 |
an inlet adapter includes a top portion threadingly engageable to a body portion , an expandable portion disposed adjacent the body portion , and a bolt threadingly engageable to the top portion , the bolt securing the expandable portion adjacent the body portion and compressing the expandable portion in association with rotation of the body portion about the top portion . | 5 |
methods of controlling a pest such as an insect pest comprise administering to said pest a pesticidally effective amount of a non - peptide tmof analog . compositions and compounds useful for carrying out such methods are also disclosed . | 2 |
apparatus for generating gas by electrolysis of a liquid comprises an electrolysis cell , and first , second and third chambers . liquid for supply to the electrolysis cell is stored in the first chamber . the second chamber contains liquid which is a product of the electrolysis reaction and is enriched with a first gaseous product of the electrolysis reaction , and has an outlet for controlled release of the first gaseous product . the third chamber contains liquid which is a product of the electrolysis reaction and is enriched with a second gaseous product of the electrolysis reaction , and has an outlet for controlled release of the third gaseous product . a first channel which connects the first and second chambers , and a second channel which connects the second and third chambers . each of the first and second channels provides a trap for liquid which can provide a barrier to passage of gas between the chambers which are connected by it , irrespective of the level to which liquid in the first chamber falls during operation . | 2 |
a deployable pet carrier assembly for a vehicle includes a sliding rail guide system configured to attach the pet carrier to a vehicle seat back and collapsible front , rear , and side walls defining a box structure when deployed . an actuator is provided , configured to retain or release the pet carrier walls for transitioning the pet carrier between a collapsed configuration and a deployed configuration . the sliding guide rail system includes front and rear guide rails configured to slidingly hold the pet carrier front wall and rear wall . a tray may be included to define a floor of the pet carrier . | 0 |
disclosed is a heat resistant alloy for exhaust valves , in which ni - content is constrained to at maximum 62 % due to the material cost , while the strength is maintained equal or better to those of conventional alloys and the strength is kept even after use at high temperature for a long period of time . the alloy has the composition essentially consisting of , by weight %, c : 0 . 01 - 0 . 2 %, si : up to 1 . 0 %, mn : up to 1 . 0 %, p : up to 0 . 02 %, s : up to 0 . 01 %, ni : 30 - 62 %, cr : 13 - 20 %, w : 0 . 01 - 3 . 00 %, mo : up to 2 . 0 %, provided that mo + 0 . 5 w : 1 . 0 - 2 . 5 %, al : 0 . 7 % or higher and less than 1 . 6 %, ti : 1 . 5 - 3 . 0 %, nb : 0 . 5 - 1 . 5 %, b : 0 . 001 - 0 . 010 %, provided that /: 1 . 6 or more to less than 2 . 0 , and the balance of fe and inevitable impurities . optional components are i ) at least one of mg : 0 . 001 - 0 . 030 %, ca : 0 . 001 - 0 . 030 % and zr : 0 . 001 - 0 . 100 %, ii ) cu : up to 2 . 0 %, and iii ) v : 0 . 005 - 1 . 00 %. | 2 |
We conduct a comprehensive spectro-temporal analysis of repeating fast radio bursts (FRBs) utilizing nine distinct sources, the largest sample to date. Our data set includes 175 sub-bursts and 31 multicomponent bursts from 11 data sets, with centre frequencies ranging from 149 to 7144 MHz and durations spanning from 73 µs to 13 ms. Our findings are consistent with the predictions of the triggered relativistic dynamical model (TRDM) of FRB emission. We affirm the predicted quadratic relationship between sub-burst slope and central frequency, as well as a linear dependence of the sub-burst bandwidth on central frequency that is consistent with mildly relativistic Doppler broadening of narrow-band emission. Most importantly, we confirm the sub-burst slope law, a predicted inverse relationship between sub-burst slope and duration, to hold consistently across different sources. Remarkably, we also discover that the drift rates of multicomponent bursts follow the same law as the sub-burst slopes, an unexplained result that warrants further investigation. These findings not only support the TRDM as a viable framework for explaining several aspects of FRB emission, but also provide new insights into the complex spectro-temporal properties of FRBs. | 9 |
a male incontinence guard having a longitudinal extension defined between a first and a second end and a triangular base shape , the male incontinence guard comprising a liquid permeable top sheet , a liquid impermeable back sheet ; an absorbent core , the absorbent core having straight longitudinal side edges ; a side barrier at each longitudinal side edge of the absorbent core , each side barrier having an outer edge facing away from the respective longitudinal side edge of the absorbent core and an elastic fixed to at least the back sheet between the longitudinal side edge and the outer edge ; wherein a distance between the elastics of the side barriers and the respective longitudinal side edge of the absorbent core in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal side edge differs along the longitudinal direction . | 0 |
an adaptor cable for an electronic device offered for sale in a retail situation includes a connector adapted to connect the cable to the device . the connector houses a programmable chip that is capable of adjusting voltage and current levels to meet the requirements of the device . | 7 |
Fixes some presentation issues in README. | 9 |
Analysis from 'Wind-driven and Seasonal Effects on marine aerosol production in the Bellingshausen Sea, Antarctica' | 9 |
DISTL is a deep learning algorithm developed to gradually improve the performance of AI model with the accumulating data every year without any annotation by experts. For demo, we provide python codes where you can train, evaluate and visualize the attention of the model. | 9 |
described herein are a method and system that has the capability to interface with a remote control system and utilize systems within wireless devices to activate a debug logger and view and analyze the collected data logs . a wide range of measurements and analytical with respect to applications , device hardware , device software and network in various simulated and natural environments is obtained , and transmitted to the remote system for analysis and storage . | 7 |
an assessment engine includes a definition of inquiry skills being assessed . assessment models are used to infer skill demonstration as one or more students engage in inquiry within computerized simulations and / or microworlds . a pedagogical agent and / or help system provides real - time feedback to one or more students based on the assessment model outputs , and / or based on additional models that track one or more students developing proficiency across inquiry tasks over time . a pedagogical agent and / or help system for science inquiry tutoring responds in real - time on the basis of knowledge - engineered and data - mined assessment and / or tracking models . | 6 |
a toy action figure comprises in combination a miniature three - dimensional model or figurine of a living creature , particularly a human being , and a manipulating stem which protrudes from the body of the figurine , the stem having an outer hand grip portion adapted to be grasped by the hand of the user . the figurine is preferably combined with a model of a vehicle , such as a bicycle or motorcycle , or a miniature model of other locomotion means such as skates , a skateboard or the like . pairs of certain body members of the figurine , such as the pelvis and thighs , are connected by a first , loose type of joint which enables those body members to be pivoted freely with respect to one another in response to inertial forces exerted on the body members , such inertial forces including the force of gravity , when the figurine is tilted about a horizontal axis , and centrifugal force , when the figurine is spun about an arbitrary axis . pairs of other body members of the figurine , e . g ., an upper and lower arm are rigidly joined to one another or interconnected by a second , “ stiff ” type joint which enables the body members to be moved relative to another to a posed orientation which remain fixed while the figurine is moved in inertial space . the combination of loose and stiff joints between different pairs of body members causes the figurine to execute realistically life - like , fluid motions as the figurine is manipulated by the manipulating stem . realistic motion is enhanced by limit stops which limit the relative angular excursion angles of certain body members otherwise freely pivotable with respect fo one another . also , a preferred manipulating stem includes a ring - shaped portion adapted to inertially receive a person &# 39 ; s fingertip , thereby allowing the action figurine to be orbited around the finger . | 0 |
a fluid - powered cylinder for displacing an object with respect to a support surface is disclosed . the fluid - power cylinder includes a fabric enclosure having ends fastened to two end caps and forming an expandable and contractible chamber therein . the chamber has a port for selectively disposing an incompressible fluid in the chamber . the chamber is adapted to displace the object to a first position with respect to the support surface and to displace the object to a second position with respect to the support surface . | 5 |
In spite of the advent of extremely large telescopes in the UV/optical/NIR range, the current generation of 8-10m facilities is likely to remain competitive at ground- UV wavelengths for the foreseeable future. The Cassegrain U-Band E cient Spectrograph (CUBES) has been designed to provide high-e ciency (> 40%) observations in the near UV (305-400 nm requirement, 300-420 nm goal) at a spectral resolving power of R > 20,000, although a lower-resolution, sky-limited mode of R ∼ 7,000 is also planned. CUBES will o er new possibilities in many fields of astrophysics, providing access to key lines of stellar spectra: a tremendous diversity of iron-peak and heavy elements, lighter elements as well as Balmer lines and the Balmer jump. The UV range is also critical in extragalactic studies: the circumgalactic medium of distant galaxies, the contribution of different types of sources to the cosmic UV background, the measurement of H2 and primordial Deuterium in a regime of relatively transparent intergalactic medium, and follow-up of explosive transients. The CUBES project has entered Phase B, dedicated to detailed design and construction. First science operations are planned for 2028. | 9 |
a modified suspension bridge which comprises a continuous cable in which tension is developed by operation of turnbuckles or the like , instead of hanging weights . | 4 |
the present invention comprises a method of synthesizing compounds of formula : wherein z , r 1 , r 2 , r 3 , r 4 and r 8 are as described herein ; comprising the steps of . reacting a compound of the formula ## str1 ## with an effective amount of ethyl cyanoacetate to form a compound of the formula ## str2 ## subjecting said compound to successive steps of nitrosating with a nitrosating agent to form a nitro group , reduction of the nitro group to an amine group with a reducing agent , and acylation of the amine group to an amide group with an acylating agent , to form compound ## str3 ## reacting said compound with an effective amount of a base to form compound ## str4 ## reacting said compound with an effective amount of a desulfurization compound to form compound ## str5 ## and subjecting said oxo group of compound to the successive steps of halogenation with a halogenating agent and displacement with an amine of the formula nr 1 r 2 , wherein r 1 and r 2 are as defined above , to form said compound of formula 1 . | 2 |
this application is directed to a novel polymorph of a hydroisoindoline tachykinin receptor antagonist having the following structural formula a . | 2 |
a home weight lifting exercise device including clips for engagement over the upper edge of a door . each of the clips has an outstanding flange . a pulley is suspended from each flange . a cord is reeved over each pulley . on an end of each cord there is positioned a hand loop to be grasped by a user . on the opposite ends of each cord is a weighted bag . there is a releasable fastener device on each bag to detachably connect it with its associated cord . a head support is removably connected to the hand loops . | 0 |
a system includes a glare - blocking member including a left recess , a right recess , and a rail including , a left lateral portion including a left protrusion configured to mate with the left recess of the glare - blocking member , a right lateral portion including a right protrusion configured to mate with the right recess of the glare - blocking member , and a projecting contour disposed between the left and right lateral portions , wherein an apex of the projecting contour is disposed farther from a line passing through lower edge portions of the rail than is either the left or the right protrusion . | 4 |
at least one compound defined by one of the following formulae : ## str1 ## where x represents cl , br , ## str2 ## nhso 2 ch 3 , ## str3 ## or -- sch 3 , and n is 1 or 2 ; and ch . sub . 3 so . sub . 2 nhch . sub . 2 ch . sub . 2 cn have been administered to animals to improve the efficiency of food utilization by these animals . these compounds can be administered orally by combining the compounds with feed compositions and fed to animals such as ruminants with a developed rumen function as well as other animals that ferment fibrous material and vegetable matter in the cecum or colon . these compounds effect the rumen metabolism to increase the production of propionate relative to other volatile fatty acids , particularly acetate and to inhibit methanogenesis . | 0 |
apparatus and methods for auditing a transaction record are provided . the transaction record may correspond to a credit card transaction . the auditing may include identifying a surcharge violation . the surcharge violation may be an unlawful surcharge . the auditing may identify patterns of double surcharging . transaction - level auditing may include ensuring that a surcharge is returned upon a product return . a mobile wallet application may allow consumers to access and / or report merchant surcharge compliance activity . functionality may include surcharge receipt scanning for use in crosschecking authenticity of a consumer report . additional crosscheck functionality provided by geographic location support . embodiments may include a registry for merchants that certify their surcharge calculations . | 6 |
a lock employing a lock cylinder protected by an outer escutcheon and positioned coaxially with a lock control mechanism and an inner doorknob . an outer doorknob is supported by the outer escutcheon and mounted on an axis which is offset with respect to the axis of the lock cylinder and inner doorknob . a cam and pushrod arrangement is utilized to transfer rotation of the outer knob to the lock mechanism . the encasing of the lock cylinder within the outer escutcheon instead of the outer knob increases the security of the device by making it more difficult to tamper with the lock cylinder . in addition , slight modifications prevent the application of excess torque to the outer knob from releasing the lock mechanism . | 8 |
a system and method for sampling constituents in air including counting particles in the air to be sampled ; collecting samples of accumulated particles ; measuring uv response of a sample of accumulated particles only if the particle count exceeds a predetermined threshold ; measuring ir response of that sample ; and indicating a threat alarm if the ir response matches that of a target within a predetermined threshold . | 6 |
a classroom computer network requiring no direct visual contact between teacher and student , comprising student stations with microcomputers , display screens , and controls for transmitting to a teacher screen , and a teacher station with a switching console for selectively connecting student and teacher screens for display on any screen . | 6 |
a screw with replaceable threads is particularly useful to releasably join the spiders of rotational molding machines . the screw comprises a master bolt that passes through a first spider , and a tip that is removably assembled to the master bolt . the tip is threaded to selectively engage and disengage a receiver on the second spider . when the tip is assembled to the master bolt , the screw is captured in the first spider . when the tip has worn through use , it can be replaced without disturbing the master bolt . similarly , when the tip seizes to the receiver , the tip and receiver are replaceable as a unit without disturbing the master bolt . | 8 |
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