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Opticka is an experiment manager built on top of the Psychophysics toolbox (PTB) for MATLAB. It runs experimental tasks using flexible state machine logic and easily does dynamic methods-of-constants type experiments with full behavioural control. It uses a class system to create simple to use visual stimuli using experimenter friendly units. Opticka can use an Eyelink or Tobii eyetracker, Plexon Omniplex neurophysiology data collection and general TTL control using either a cheap LabJack (ms precision) or DataPixx/Display++ (µs precision). It contains analysis routines linked to Fieldtrip for spike and LFP data easily parsed in terms of the experimental variables. | 9 |
an oven includes an oven cavity , at least one heat source disposed in the cavity , and an oven controller operationally coupled to the heat source . the oven controller is configured to accept data regarding a number of racks and control the at least one heat source based upon the accepted data . | 7 |
an extremely high - speed , very stable system and a method for concurrent computing between heterogeneous simulators are shown , in which heterogeneous simulators for analyzing a complicated physical phenomenon are coupled based on a coupled equation thereby to obviate the disadvantages of the conventional noncoupled and coupled methods . a numerical calculation unit includes a calculation control unit equipped with an agent function having a heterogeneous coupling variational equation calculation unit , a convergence decision unit and a search vector setting unit . a parameter and a variable are supplied from the heterogeneous coupling variational equation calculation unit into and out of a simulator a , a simulator b and a heterogeneous coupled equation thereby to form the heterogeneous coupling variational equation 1 and thus to determine a globally consistent solution . with this configuration , a globally consistent solution can be obtained automatically simply by setting a heterogeneous coupled equation , and therefore the analysis and design efforts of an operator can be very effectively supported in analyzing complicated physical phenomena in all the fields of advanced science and technologies . | 6 |
disclosed herein is a species of peptide and non - peptide inhibitors of akt , an oncogenic protein . beginning with a residue of akt target substrate gsk - 3 , the functional domains of the gsk - 3 residue were characterized . functionally homologous non - peptide groups were substituted for the amino acids of the gsk - 3 creating a hybrid peptide - non - peptide and non - peptide compounds capable of binding to akt . the non - peptide compounds show increased stability and rigidity compared to peptide counterparts and are less susceptible to degradation . the bound non - peptide compounds exhibit an inhibitory effect on akt , similar to peptide - based akt inhibitors . | 2 |
The BICEP/$\textit{Keck}$ (BK) series of cosmic microwave background (CMB) polarization experiments has, over the past decade and a half, produced a series of field-leading constraints on cosmic inflation via measurements of the "B-mode" polarization of the CMB. Primordial B modes are directly tied to the amplitude of primordial gravitational waves (PGW), their strength parameterized by the tensor-to-scalar ratio, $r$, and thus the energy scale of inflation. Having set the most sensitive constraints to-date on $r$, $\sigma(r)=0.009$ ($r_{0.05}<0.036, 95\%$ C.L.) using data through the 2018 observing season (``BK18''), the BICEP/$\textit{Keck}$ program has continued to improve its dataset in the years since. We give a brief overview of the BK program and the "BK18" result before discussing the program's ongoing efforts, including the deployment and performance of the $\textit{Keck Array}$'s successor instrument, BICEP Array, improvements to data processing and internal consistency testing, new techniques such as delensing, and how those will ultimately serve to allow BK reach $\sigma(r) \lesssim 0.003$ using data through the 2027 observing season. | 9 |
the present invention provides a thin film transistor array panel comprising an insulating substrate ; a gate line formed on the insulating substrate ; a gate insulating layer formed on the gate line ; a drain electrode and a data line having a source electrode formed on the gate insulating layer , the drain electrode being adjacent to the source electrode with a gap therebetween ; and a pixel electrode coupled to the drain electrode , wherein at least one of the gate line , the data line , and the drain electrode comprises a first conductive layer comprising a conductive oxide and a second conductive layer comprising copper . | 7 |
a dma controller has a cycle register in which the number of data transfer cycles to be performed in response to a single dma transfer request is set , a cycle counter for counting the number of data transfer cycles actually performed , and a transfer counter for holding a value that is updated every time the number of data transfer cycles as held in the cycle register are completed . from the start to the end of the data transfer cycles , the number held in the cycle register is kept unchanged , and the data transfer cycles are performed until the value held in the transfer counter becomes equal to a predetermined value . in this configuration , even in a case where a predetermined number of dma transfer cycles are performed in response to a single dma transfer request and a plurality of dma transfer requests are made in succession , the cpu has to set in the dma controller only once the addresses of the source and destination locations and the values to be held in the cycle register and the transfer counter . this helps alleviate the burden on the cpu and thereby accordingly reduce the lowering of overall system performance . | 6 |
a variable valve comprising a first cylinder having a first aperture and a second cylinder having a second aperture . the first cylinder moves between a first position and a second position . preferably , the second cylinder moves in cooperation with the first cylinder such that the first aperture and the second aperture form a variable sized opening when the first cylinder moves from the first position toward the second position . the first aperture and the second aperture preferably rotate . the variable sized opening is preferably in a closed position when in the first position . the valve comprises a block body including a passage for allowing air to pass . therethrough . the first cylinder and the second cylinder are coupled to the block body and configured in a predetermined position such that the variable sized opening is in communication with the passage . the valve also includes an axle for driving the first cylinder and the second cylinder . | 5 |
a document managing system is provided with a plurality of document managing apparatuses each configured to retrieve a document stored in a storage according to a document id and to judge whether or not an operation with respect to the retrieved document is possible according to a user id that is generated with respect to each document managing apparatus , and a user id generating apparatus provided externally to the document managing apparatuses and configured to generate a common user id that is used in common among each of the document managing apparatuses . each document managing apparatus has an expert and import part configured to export and import data of an arbitrary document and an access control list . | 6 |
an air blowing system is disclosed having top and bottom air blowers that each includes a blower base and a blower housing tiltable relative thereto , and a coupling for enabling pivotable affixation of the top blower base to the bottom air blower , the air blowing system has at least first and second operational modes , whereby in the first operational mode the coupling does not affix the top blower base to the bottom air blower and the bottom and top air blowers are relatively independent , and in the second operational mode the coupling pivotably affixes the top blower base to the bottom air blower . | 5 |
A classical nova is an eruption on the surface of a white dwarf in an accreting binary system. The material ejected from the white dwarf surface generally forms an axisymmetric shell. The shaping mechanisms of nova shells are probes of the processes that take place at energy scales between planetary nebulae and supernova remnants. We report on the discovery of nova shells surrounding the post-nova systems V4362 Sagittarii (1994) and more limited observations of DO Aquilae (1925). Distance measurements of $0.5\substack{+1.4 \\ -0.2}$ kpc for V4362 Sgr and 6.7 ± 3.5 kpc for DO Aql are found based on the expansion parallax method. The growth rates are measured to be 0.07 arcsec yr<SUP>-1</SUP> for DO Aql and 0.32 arcsec yr<SUP>-1</SUP> for V4362 Sgr. A preliminary investigation into the ionization structure of the nova shell associated with V4362 Sgr is presented. The observed ionization structure of nova shells depends strongly on their morphology and the orientation of the central component towards the observer. X-ray, IR, and UV observations as well as optical integral field unit spectroscopy are required to better understand these interesting objects. | 9 |
No description provided. | 9 |
Context. Magnetospheric accretion has been thoroughly studied in young stellar systems with full non-evolved accretion disks, but it is poorly documented for transition disk objects with large inner cavities. <BR /> Aims: We aim at characterizing the star-disk interaction and the accretion process onto the central star of LkCa 15, a prototypical transition disk system with an inner dust cavity that is 50 au wide. <BR /> Methods: We obtained quasi-simultaneous photometric and spectropolarimetric observations of the system over several rotational periods. We analyzed the system light curve and associated color variations, as well as changes in spectral continuum and line profile to derive the properties of the accretion flow from the edge of the inner disk to the central star. We also derived magnetic field measurements at the stellar surface. <BR /> Results: We find that the system exhibits magnetic, photometric, and spectroscopic variability with a period of about 5.70 days. The light curve reveals a periodic dip, which suggests the presence of an inner disk warp that is located at the corotation radius at about 0.06 au from the star. Line profile variations and veiling variability are consistent with a magnetospheric accretion model where the funnel flows reach the star at high latitudes. This leads to the development of an accretion shock close to the magnetic poles. All diagnostics point to a highly inclined inner disk that interacts with the stellar magnetosphere. <BR /> Conclusions: The spectroscopic and photometric variability on a timescale of days to weeks of LkCa 15 is remarkably similar to that of AA Tau, the prototype of periodic dippers. We therefore suggest that the origin of the variability is a rotating disk warp that is located at the inner edge of a highly inclined disk close to the star. This contrasts with the moderate inclination of the outer transition disk seen on the large scale and thus provides evidence for a significant misalignment between the inner and outer disks of this planet-forming transition disk system. <P />Based on observations obtained at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT) which is operated by the National Research Council of Canada, the Institut National des Sciences de l'Univers of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique of France, and the University of Hawaii. | 9 |
a process for purifying a p copolymer to produce an improved high performance copolymer for pyroelectric conversion . pellets of a p copolymer are dissolved in a solvent to form a solution . subsequently , anhydrous ethanol is added to the solution to initiate copolymer gel precipitation , after which the solution is separated to obtain the gel precipitate , which is subsequently washed and dried . the resulting copolymer has fewer impurities and higher resistivity , thereby being suitable for use in applications such as pyroelectric converters . the purified copolymer also exhibits phase transition characteristics that allow for increased power output . | 7 |
a problem arises with related art liquid crystal displays in that the amount of power consumed will not be reduced any further , as a voltage generator circuit to supply power is kept activated . an exemplary method for driving a display uses a first plurality of operational amplifiers to generate a first plurality of voltages of different levels associated with a first plurality of grayscale levels displayable in the display so as to provide the display with a second plurality of grayscale levels out of the first plurality of grayscale levels . the method includes activating a second plurality of operational amplifiers corresponding to the second plurality of grayscale levels out of the first plurality of operational amplifiers , and deactivating remaining operational amplifiers other than the second plurality of operational amplifiers . | 6 |
a transport path is defined by a plurality of consecutively arranged separately driven conveyor sections . a plurality of heat treating stations are spaced one from the other along the transport path . coils are conveyed along the transport path through one or more of the heat treating stations . the speed at which the coils are conveyed on the separately driven conveyor sections is controlled to provide different transport and / or dwell times for the coils at different locations along the transport path . | 2 |
the present invention relates to a lid for a container , which lid is capable of sealing and being removed from the container through simply rotating a handle mounted on the lid . the lid comprises two parts to provide the ease of cleaning of the lid . the two parts of the lid can be conveniently disassembled by pushing at least one locking plate provided on the lid , and can be easily re - assembled . the present invention also provides a sealing ring which provides better sealing effect and easier mounting . a container comprising the sealable lid and the sealing ring is also provided . | 1 |
a supporting structure for a ligating band dispensing device adapted to be coupled to a distal end of an endoscope comprises a rigid substantially cylindrical , transparent outer support surface adapted to receive a plurality of ligating bands thereon , wherein the support surface includes a distal portion extending from a distal end thereof proximally to a distal - most ligating band receiving area . a channel extends axially through the support surface from the distal end to a proximal end thereof , wherein an abutting surface is formed along at least a portion of a circumference of the channel to define a distal - most point of penetration of an endoscope received therein . a gripping surface extending around at least a portion of a circumference of the proximal end of the channel is sized so that , when an endoscope extends into the proximal end of the channel , the gripping surface frictionally couples the support surface to the endoscope . | 0 |
a method for operating a linear motor assembly includes : open - loop controlled introduction of electric energy to a first stator segment provided with solenoids for an open - loop controlled provision of a magnetic field for a permanent magnet arrangement of a conveying means for a generation of drive forces , and closed - loop controlled introduction of electric energy to a second stator segment provided with a measuring device for a detection of a position of a conveying means and with solenoids for a closed - loop controlled provision of a magnetic field acting on the conveying means , wherein a controlling device effects a temporary switch - over of the second stator segment from a closed - loop controlled state to an open - loop controlled state at a transition of the conveying means from the first stator segment to the second stator segment , and / or at a transition of the conveying means from the second stator segment to the first stator segment . | 7 |
a sensor configuration for measuring the local distribution of a measured variable has a plurality of sensor elements which are disposed in a distributed fashion and interconnected in an array . an electric response of the sensor elements is a function of the local value of the measured variable . at least one of the sensor elements has a series circuit composed of a series element which is independent of the value of the measured variable and a measuring element which is dependent on the value of the measured variable . | 1 |
a modified baseball cap comprises a dome - shaped shell having optional size adjustment means located thereon . a bill of shortened outward length is either securely or releasably attached to the cap . | 0 |
in a synthetic - material container for special waste which has elements of reducing the volume of the waste by shredding , which elements consist of a number of rotating cutting elements that force the waste against stationary cutters , these elements are composed of one or more rotating horizontal cutting elements which are mated with stationary horizontal cutters , as well as at least one pair composed of vertical cutting elements and of second stationary vertical cutting elements that are arranged downstream from horizontal cutting elements and above - mentioned horizontal cutting elements and which act in such a way as to shred again waste that is introduced into the container , further reducing its volume , whereby said the horizontal rotating cutting elements are able , by their rotation , to create a certain overpressure toward the bottom of the container . | 1 |
a process for preparing microspheres using very cold temperatures to freeze polymer - biologically active agent mixtures into polymeric microspheres with very high retention of biological activity and material . polymer is dissolved in a solvent together with an active agent that can be either dissolved in the solvent or dispersed in the solvent in the form of microparticles . the polymer / active agent mixture is atomized into a vessel containing a liquid non - solvent , alone or frozen and overlayed with a liquified gas , at a temperature below the freezing point of the polymer / active agent solution . the cold liquified gas or liquid immediately freezes the polymer droplets . as the droplets and non - solvent for the polymer is warmed , the solvent in the droplets thaws and is extracted into the non - solvent , resulting in hardened microspheres . | 5 |
<BR /> Aims: We investigate the properties of cool cores in an optimally selected sample of 37 massive and X-ray-bright galaxy clusters, with regular morphologies, observed with Chandra. We started by measuring the density, temperature, and abundance radial profiles of their intracluster medium (ICM). From these independent quantities, we computed the cooling (t<SUB>cool</SUB>), free-fall (t<SUB>ff</SUB>), and turbulence (t<SUB>eddy</SUB>) timescales as a function of radius. <BR /> Methods: By requiring the profile-crossing condition, t<SUB>cool</SUB>/t<SUB>eddy</SUB> = 1, we measured the cool-core condensation radius, R<SUB>ccc</SUB>, within which the balancing feeding and feedback processes generate the turbulent condensation rain and related chaotic cold accretion (CCA). We also constrained the complementary (quenched) cooling flow radius, R<SUB>qcf</SUB>, obtained via the condition t<SUB>cool</SUB> = 25 × t<SUB>ff</SUB>, that encompasses the region of thermally unstable cooling. <BR /> Results: We find that in our our massive cluster sample and in the limited redshift range considered (1.3 × 10<SUP>14</SUP> < M<SUB>500</SUB> < 16.6 × 10<SUP>14</SUP> M<SUB>⊙</SUB>, 0.03 < z < 0.29), the distribution of R<SUB>ccc</SUB> peaks at ∼0.01 r<SUB>500</SUB> and the entire range remains below ∼0.07 r<SUB>500</SUB>, with a very weak increase with redshift and no dependence on the cluster mass. We find that R<SUB>qcf</SUB> is typically three times larger than R<SUB>ccc</SUB>, with a wider distribution, and growing more slowly along R<SUB>ccc</SUB>, according to an average relation R<SUB>qcf</SUB><SUP>∝</SUP> R<SUB>ccc</SUB><SUP>0.46</SUP>, with a large intrinsic scatter. <BR /> Conclusions: We suggest that this sublinear relation can be understood as an effect of the micro rain of pockets of cooled gas flickering in the turbulent ICM, whose dynamical and thermodynamical properties are referred to as "macro weather". Substituting the classical ad hoc cool-core radius R<SUB>7.7 Gyr</SUB>, we propose that R<SUB>qcf</SUB> is an indicator of the size of global cool cores tied to the long-term macro weather, with the inner R<SUB>ccc</SUB> closely tracing the effective condensation rain and chaotic cold accretion (CCA) zone that feeds the central supermassive black hole (SMBH). <P />The tabulated values for the plots shown in Fig. B.1 are only available at the CDS via anonymous ftp to <A href="https://cdsarc.cds.unistra.fr">cdsarc.cds.unistra.fr</A> (ftp://130.79.128.5) or via <A href="https://cdsarc.cds.unistra.fr/viz-bin/cat/J/A+A/674/A102">https://cdsarc.cds.unistra.fr/viz-bin/cat/J/A+A/674/A102</A> | 9 |
a shock absorber utilizes an internal passage design and cooperates with at least one flow - restricting member and elastic member to change the flow speed and displacement during the extension and retraction of the shock absorber , so as to make the extending and retracting speeds of the shock absorber different for buffering the shake wave to the house , thus reducing the force shaking the house in the earthquake . | 4 |
a platform is mounted in the doorway of a van so that it can be rotated from an upstanding stored position to a horizontal loading position level with the vehicle floor . from this point , it can be lowered to the ground . a particular linkage and cable - and - drum combination is disclosed which is very compact in the stored position . the unit is fully automated in that : a switch , internal of the vehicle , can be actuated to mechanically open the vehicle doors and rotate the platform from the storage to the loading position or vice - versa ; a switch , accessible from the platform , can be actuated to lower or raise the platform between the loading and ground positions ; and a switch , external of the vehicle , can be actuated to open the doors and move the platform from the stored to the ground positions or vice - versa . | 0 |
a network analyzer comprises : a signal source configured to supply an input signal to a device , wherein the device is configured to generate a phase reference signal ; a receiver configured to receive the phase reference signal from the device and to measure a phase response of the device according to the phase reference signal ; and a calibration component configured to compare the measured phase response of the device with an actual phase response of the device to identify a tracking parameter for the receiver . | 7 |
a backup copy of a source data volume is created by first performing an instant virtual copy with source volume identifier suspended , then creating a physical tape backup copy from the instant virtual copy with the source volume id being reintroduced . this creates an exact duplicate of the source volume with minimal impact on access to the source volume . moreover , the resultant backup copy is less costly and error prone because it is created by a machine - automated process rather than various commands issued by a system administrator . in addition , by differentiating the volume ids during intermediate copy steps , the invention is more fault tolerant since failure of the storage subsystem will not result in source and a temporary copy having confusingly indistinguishable volume ids . | 8 |
a modular , integrated , combination air purification and aroma diffuser includes a uv and catalytic oxidation germicidal cell and multiple filtrations as pre - treatment of air diffusing essential oils or other liquids as ultra - fine droplets entrained in airflow into enclosed , habitable spaces . liquid microbicide , insecticide , fumigant , or aroma therapy is kept cleaner by eradication of microbes . comparatively larger droplets are separated out and recycled to the reservoir after initial atomization . an electrical module , between a purifier and filters upstream and a diffuser downstream , includes a pump , a fan , and a controller for both . staged , double - eduction , triple - separation processes include a micro - cyclone for quiet , well diffused flow of ultra - fine droplets . | 0 |
an electronic device includes a chassis and a tray installed in the chassis . the tray includes a base plate which defines an opening . a limiting standoff protrudes from an inner surface of the chassis and extends through the opening of the base plate . a locking module includes a pivotable member pivotally attached to the base plate which rotates about an axis perpendicular to the base plate . when the pivotable member is rotated to a first position , the limiting standoff locks the pivotable member to prevent the tray from sliding out from the chassis . when the pivotable member is rotated to a second position , the limiting standoff unlocks the pivotable member to allow the tray sliding out from the chassis . | 7 |
a flashlight apparatus includes a quantity of tritium within a transparent capsule for emitting light independently of any power source for helping a person locate the apparatus in the absence of substantial external light . the tritium glows in the dark for many years without any external power source . the apparatus also includes the conventional elements of a power source , a primary light source , a power circuit for electrical communication between the power source and the primary light source , a switch , and a housing containing the power source , the primary light source . the light source is preferably a light emitting diode , and may alternatively be an incandescent bulb . the light emitting diode is preferably a high intensity , low power consuming light emitting diode . the transparent capsule includes a vial containing the tritium , which capsule provides a virtually unbreakable enclosure . | 5 |
a receiver for an orthogonal frequency division multiplex radio signal in which a carrier frequency is modulated by sub - carrier signals coded with data . analogue signal processing means produces base - band analogue signals in phase quadrature and analogue - to - digital converters convert the analogue signals to phase quadrature digital signals , xq ). the digital signal processor includes the ofdm demodulator and mismatch compensation . the mismatch compensation combines each of the reproduced sub - carrier signals with a limited number of the reproduced sub - carrier signals according to respective frequency offset coefficient that is a function of an estimated value of the offset of the reference frequency relative to the carrier frequency . | 7 |
the present invention is directed to a system for cataloging , inventorying , selecting , measuring , valuing and matching intellectual capital skills and matching or inquiring of an individual &# 39 ; s skills , and particularly to a system for finding candidates for an employment or consulting position having requisite skills , and more particularly to a system for creating a searchable knowledge base of individuals skills indexed in a hierarchical cataloging , measuring and valuation system . the present invention includes generating a list of intellectual capital codes based upon a standardized skills catalog which contains a set of skill categories organized in a hierarchical manner with a unique code assigned to each category within each hierarchical level , wherein the combination of at least one code from at least one of the hierarchical levels forms an intellectual capital code . | 8 |
a method of manufacturing an improved doorbeam having increased impact strength and reduced weight . the doorbeam is formed from a continuous metal web having opposing lateral edges and a varying thickness therebetween . the stock is rolled into a tubular configuration , and the lateral edges are welded together . the resultant beam provides extra reinforcing material where needed to provide a balance between weight and strength . | 8 |
the addition of an organophosphato - titanate and an organophosphato - zirconate to printing ink improves the adhesivity of the ink to a variety of substrates . a concentrate of the two organo - metallic components may be added to a conventional ink or added to the ink formulation during the ink &# 39 ; s initial preparation . in addition to improving adhesivity , the additives reduce drying time , permit more rapid processing , and minimize the need for solvent diluents . | 2 |
a computer - implemented method of recording the times of events related to the medical care delivered to patient , and for integrating those times to provide a patient history , including recording a first time of occurrence of a first event , recording first clock information characterizing a first time source from which the first time of occurrence was obtained , recording a second time of occurrence of a second event , recording second clock information characterizing a second time source from which the second time of occurrence was obtained , wherein the first time source and the second time source are independent of one another and not synchronized with one another , transferring recorded data so that the first time of occurrence , first clock information , second time of occurrence , and second clock information are accessible at a computer ; and producing a patient history using at least the first and second times of occurrence . | 6 |
a removable handrail assistance device includes a bracket and a handle extension . the bracket may be affixed to a wall or other essentially immobile structure . the handle may be easily inserted into , or removed from , the bracket . the inserted handle extension is capable of supporting a user who holds onto the handle for support while , for example , climbing up or down one or more stairs . the bracket may be reversible , thereby allowing the handle to point in an opposite direction when inserted . | 8 |
a control circuit of a dc - dc converter that has a switching element , including an error amplifier that amplifies a difference between a reference voltage and a feedback voltage corresponding to an output voltage of the dc - dc converter , a voltage reduction comparator that outputs an interrupt signal when the feedback voltage is lower than a voltage reduction threshold that has a value lower than that of the reference voltage , and a pulse - width modulation signal generator circuit . the pwm signal generator circuit generates a pwm signal of a predetermined frequency based on the voltage difference when no interrupt signal is generated , or otherwise generates a switch drive signal to activate the switching element for a first period of time corresponding to the difference output by the error amplifier , and to deactivate the switching element for a second period of time after the first period of time has elapsed . | 7 |
an octagonal structure of photodiodes using standard cmos technology has been developed to serve as a de - multiplexer for spatially multiplexed fiber optic communication systems . | 7 |
this invention provides a reagent composition for the determination of bicarbonate ion capable of measuring in a wide determination range in visible light region which comprises a combined substrate of thionadh and nadh for a coupled enzymes of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase and malate dehydrogenase . | 2 |
a method and a device are for evaluating sensor signals from a seat mat in a vehicle seat , the signals functioning to characterize the sensors in the seat mat as active and inactive . in this manner , a linear evaluation method is performed to make possible a weight classification of passengers situated on the vehicle seat . for this purpose , a seat profile is generated using the active and inactive sensors . | 1 |
an improved throttle control which includes a metal throttle lever , a metal bracket , a plastic detent plate and the lever being pivotally mounted to the bracket with the detent plate therebetween and a spring biasing the lever toward the detent plate . the detent plate includes an annular ridge facing the lever and immediately surrounding the mounting means and an arcuate ridge facing the lever and spaced radially outward from said annular ridge . the arcuate ridge includes at least one recess which coacts with a detent on the lever to provide an easily detected preset throttle position . the detent on the lever rides on the arcuate ridge and the force necessary for lever movement is determined by the friction force created between the lever detent and the detent plate arcuate ridge . the lever also includes an arm which engages a throttle cable and the bracket receives and secures the end of the throttle cable sheath . | 8 |
a system and method for fabricating a thermoelectric cooling device and a semiconductor device using such a tec device are described . adhesive - containing support structures are used to secure , respectively , positively - doped and negatively - doped tec elements . the elements are intermeshed and an encapsulating material is applied to the intermeshed array . the support structures are then released and the ends of the encapsulated elements are smoothed and electrically coupled together . if desired , panels are secured to the ends of the elements and a heat sink may also be provided . the tec device may be used to control and / or tune a laser device . | 7 |
a noble gas - chlorine gas mixture having broad - spectrum effectiveness against bacteria , viruses , mold , fungi , algae including spore forming microorganisms , termites , roaches , mice and other organisms . the noble gas , preferably argon / chlorine gas mixture is introduced into an enclosed area where the bacteria , virus , mold , fungi , etc ., are found and allowed to remain so that the gas composition can penetrate completely into the space including cracks and crevices . after the remediation is complete , the enclosed space should be ventilated or air movement increased to disperse the remaining gas composition . | 0 |
dynamic voltage and frequency scaling is an effective way to reduce energy and power consumption in microprocessor units . current implementations of dvfs suffer from inaccurate modeling of power requirements and usage , and from inaccurate characterization of the relationships between the applicable variables . a system and method is proposed that adjusts cpu frequency and voltage based on run - time calculations of the workload processing time , as well as a calculation of performance sensitivity with respect to cpu frequency . the system and method are processor independent , and can be applied to either an entire system as a unit , or individually to each process running on a system . | 6 |
a process comprising : fixing a first end of a tendon to an anchor ; lowering the anchor to the sea floor ; securing the anchor to the sea floor ; fixing a second end of the tendon to the platform . a tendon comprising : a flexible line that extends from the tlp to the anchor , wherein the flexible line comprises a top end and a bottom end ; an attacher of the top end of the flexible line to the tlp ; and an attacher of the bottom end of the flexible line to the anchor . a platform comprising : a platform for floating on the surface of the sea ; an anchor for attachment to the sea floor ; and a flexible tendon for securing the platform to the anchor . | 1 |
an optical device including at least one first optical waveguide coupled to a second optical waveguide of smaller cross - section which penetrates into it on the side of a first end . the first optical waveguide is capable of being coupled with an optical fiber on the side of a second end . a surface of the first optical waveguide includes a diffraction grating capable of introducing - extracting - sending back light into and from the first optical waveguide . | 1 |
a computer program product for a computer system includes code that directs a processor to display a two - dimensional representation of a three - dimensional object on a display , wherein the two - dimensional representation comprises a plurality of two - dimensional regions , wherein the three - dimensional object is associated with a plurality of components in a component hierarchy , and wherein each two - dimensional region is associated with at least one component from the plurality of components , code that directs the processor to receive a selection of a two - dimensional region from the user on the display , code that directs the processor to determine a component from the plurality of components associated with the two - dimensional region , code that directs the processor to receive a value for an animation variable associated with the component , and code that directs the processor to set the animation variable associated with the component to the value , wherein the codes reside on a tangible media . | 6 |
pre - tension and post - tension processes for the manufacture of pre - stressed structures in which bonded carbon fiber cables are provided with burial anchors and temporary anchors outward of the burial anchors . the burial anchors are embedded in the structure . the temporary anchors enable stressing of the carbon fiber cables . | 3 |
novel mono -, di - and triacylated derivatives of scirpentriol are provided for use as antitumor agents . also provided are methods for the production of such derivatives . | 2 |
the present invention relates to a method for treating of oil contaminated , metal - containing solids , in particular spent catalysts . the solids are cleaned with a dense phase gas and then metal is recovered from the cleaned solids . | 8 |
there is provided a field - emission type cold cathode including a substrate at least a surface of which has electrical conductivity , an insulating layer formed on the substrate , an electrically conductive gate electrode formed on the insulating layer , an almost conical , sharp - pointed emitter electrode disposed in a hole formed through the gate electrode and insulating layer , a focusing electrode formed on the insulating layer so that the focusing electrode is located in the same plane as the gate electrode and surrounds the gate electrode , and a feeder line formed in the same plane as the gate electrode . the feeder line extends from the gate electrode into the focusing electrode and being shaped complementarily with the focusing electrode so that the focusing electrode is present at every radial directions as viewed from a center of the emitter electrode . the present invention provides an electron source which has small divergence and has high axis - symmetry , and which can be fabricated by conventional field - emission type cold cathode fabrication methods having no focusing electrodes . hence , the present invention makes it possible to provide a high - quality cathode at lower cost suitable for an electron source for an electronic tube and an electron beam emitter . | 7 |
in a fishing boat , a built - in tank which serves the combined function of a livewell for holding fish that are caught and a bait well for receiving a minnow bucket . an electric pump powered by the battery of the boat pumps water from the lake into the tank in a manner to aerate the water and circulate it in the tank . a drain tube drains off water from the tank and prevents overflow . one half of the tank serves as a bait well in which a minnow bucket may be suspended . the other half of the tank is a livewell which receives newly caught fish . the livewell and bait well have separate hinged lids . | 1 |
ozone is made by exposure of oxygen to ultraviolet light and is supplied to a fuel cell to increase its efficiency . | 7 |
the invention provides a method for measuring the amount of analyte in a sample of biological fluid using a simple low sample volume reagent test strip with a built in metering system . the test strip may include a microtitration zone to prevent oversampling and an integrated capillary to prevent problems associated with short sampling and act as means of absorbing the fluid sample . the test strip comprises a wicking layer and a reaction matrix embossed layer in the form of a pillow assembled into a microtitration pocket formed in the strip . the test strip is used in single use applications such as the determination of the concentration of glucose in blood . | 8 |
the present invention provides a method and apparatus for increasing the drift diameter and improving the well path of the well bore , accomplished in one embodiment by cutting away material primarily forming surfaces nearer the center of the drift , thereby reducing applied power , applied torque and resulting drag compared to conventional reamers that cut into all surfaces of the well bore . | 4 |
for a microinjection of liquids or suspensions of substances into living cells , a stage and a cannula , which is movably mounted and extends at an oblique angle relative to the stage , are arranged to be movable relative to each other , the cells being contained in a culture vessel on the stage , the tip of the cannula constitutes a pointer and is moved in a plane z 1 , which is parallel to the stage and is disposed above the cells on the stage , the tip is moved to a position exactly over the location which is desired for an injection and thereafter , the cannula is moved away from the selected cell in the direction of the projection of the cannula on the plane and over a distance which depends on the angle between the cannula and the plane , the cannula is thus moved to a setback position , in which the axis of the cannula extends through the desired location , the cannula is then axially moved to puncture the cell and is subsequently reversed . | 2 |
an electro - stimulation device for the treatment of anterior and posterior pelvic floor muscle dysfunction is reversibly compressible and is fully self - contained . the device requires no external power sources or control and may be inserted into the vagina or anus through the use of an applicator . in the compressed state the device may be of tampon proportions and after use may easily be removed . the device utilizes a compressible electrode component . | 0 |
inconsistencies between internal logical names assigned to hardware devices and physical labeling of the hardware device connectors are overcome by reassigning internal logical names in a network appliance hosting the hardware devices . the initial logical names that refer to the hardware devices are read from an operating system , along with hardware addresses for the hardware devices . the relationship between the initial logical names and the hardware device addresses is compared against a desired relationship , as may be provided in a configuration file . undesired relationships between logical names and hardware devices are reassigned so that the logical names are consistent with the physical labeling for the hardware devices . the reassigned logical names can be committed to system resources to make the reassignment persistent . | 6 |
a metallized substrate , such as used to make a resonant circuit tag with inductive and capacitive elements in series , has a thin inorganic or polymeric dielectric layer formed on a metal layer . the inorganic layer may be formed by anodizing a surface of the metal layer . the organic layer may be formed by flexographic printing . in both cases , a via hole is formed through the dielectric layer . a second layer of very thin conductive metal is deposited on the dielectric layer and in the via hole . the substrate is subsequently patterned with an etch resist and then etched to form the inductor coil and the capacitor plates , which are interconnected via the metallized via hole . | 6 |
an apparatus provides a warning of propeller rotation or co / co 2 hazard in a marine craft and includes a sensor in communication with the propeller to directly or indirectly sense rotation of the propeller and to generate a signal in response to the hazard , a controller coupled to the sensor to process the signal from the sensor , and a sensory alarm coupled to the controller to generate a warning alarm signal when the sensor returns a signal indicative of a predetermined state of hazard , namely actual rotation of the propeller from a nonzero rpm to a user or factory defined rpm or co / co 2 levels at or above a predetermined maximum . | 1 |
Scientists have long speculated about the potential habitability of Venus, not at the 700K surface, but in the cloud layers located at 48-60 km altitudes, where temperatures match those found on Earth's surface. However, the prevailing belief has been that Venus' clouds cannot support life due to the cloud chemical composition of concentrated sulfuric acid—a highly aggressive solvent. In this work, we study 20 biogenic amino acids at the range of Venus' cloud sulfuric acid concentrations (81% and 98% w/w, the rest water) and temperatures. We find 19 of the biogenic amino acids we tested are either unreactive (13 in 98% w/w and 12 in 81% w/w) or chemically modified in the side chain only, after 4 weeks. Our major finding, therefore, is that the amino acid backbone remains intact in concentrated sulfuric acid. These findings significantly broaden the range of biologically relevant molecules that could be components of a biochemistry based on a concentrated sulfuric acid solvent. | 9 |
the present invention provides an automatic tethering device and assembly method for two wheeled container lids . container lids are held snugly under a housing enclosure lid as it opens from a closed position then back to a closed position . two wheeled containers with hinged lids are rolled into a housing enclosure underneath a housing enclosure lid automatically tethering to the housing enclosure lid . two wheeled containers with hinged lids are then rolled away from the housing enclosure lid automatically detaching from the tether . the elevated rolling tethering assembly for the two wheeled container lid is press fit below the outer surface of the container lid 19 . | 8 |
Analysis and Figure code for ACP publication acp-2021-981 Hindley et al., (2022) | 9 |
Context. Recent observations have shown that Nitrogen-bearing complex organic species are present in large quantities in star-forming regions. Thus, investigating the N-bearing species in a hot molecular core, such as G10.47+0.03, is crucial to understanding the molecular complexity in star-forming regions. They also allow us to investigate the chemical and physical processes that determine the many phases during the structural and chemical evolution of the source in star-forming regions. <BR /> Aims: The aim of this study is to investigate the spatial distribution and the chemical evolution states of N-bearing complex organic molecules in the hot core G10.47+0.03. <BR /> Methods: We used the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) archival data of the hot molecular core G10.47+0.03. The extracted spectra were analyzed assuming local thermodynamic equilibrium (LTE). LTE methods are used to estimate the column density of observed species. Furthermore, robust methods such as Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) and rotational diagram methods are implemented for molecules for which multiple transitions were identified to constrain the temperature and column density. Finally, we used the Nautilus gas-grain code to simulate the nitrogen chemistry in the hot molecular core. We carried out both 0D and 1D simulations of the source. We compared the simulated abundances with observational results. <BR /> Results: We report various transitions of nitrogen-bearing species (NH<SUB>2</SUB>CN, HC<SUB>3</SUB>N, HC<SUB>5</SUB>N, C<SUB>2</SUB>H<SUB>3</SUB>CN, C<SUB>2</SUB>H<SUB>5</SUB>CN, and H<SUB>2</SUB>NCH<SUB>2</SUB>CN) together with some of their isotopologues and isomers. Besides this, we also report the identification of CH<SUB>3</SUB>CCH and one of its isotopologues. We present detailed chemical simulation results to investigate the possible N-bearing chemistry in the source. <BR /> Conclusions: In this study, various transitions of nitrogen-bearing molecules are identified and discussed. The emissions originating from vinyl cyanide, ethyl cyanide, cyanoacetylene, and cyanamide are compact, which could be explained by our astrochemical modeling. Our 0D model shows that the chemistry of certain N-bearing molecules can be very sensitive to initial local conditions such as density or dust temperature. In our 1D model, simulated higher abundances of species such as HCN, HC<SUB>3</SUB>N, and HC<SUB>5</SUB>N toward the inner shells of the source confirm the observational findings. | 9 |
a method treats urogenital and / or intestinal tract cancer and includes administering a therapeutically effective amount of at least one annexion protein , annexin of a3 , to a mammal . | 6 |
a system for converting known speech segments into machine storable binary signals for the purpose of later attempting a match between a stored signal and an incoming signal using autocorrelation techniques . through the use of a clipper and a sample and hold register , the system converts an incoming speech signal into a bit stream signal . two successive groups of bits called frames are stored in separate registers . a bit - by - bit correlation is performed on the bits stored in the separate registers and a counter is indexed as a function of the correlation . a memory is provided for maintaining a record of the counts associated with each speech segment for later attempting computer pattern matching against received unknown speech segments . | 6 |
The structures and dynamics of molecular, atomic, and ionized gases are studied around a low-luminosity active galactic nucleus (AGN) with a small (2× {10}<SUP>6</SUP>{M}<SUB>⊙ </SUB>) black hole using three-dimensional (3D) radiation-hydrodynamic simulations. We studied, for the first time, the non-equilibrium chemistry for the X-ray-dominated region in the “radiation-driven fountain” with supernova feedback. A double hollow cone structure is naturally formed without postulating a thick “torus” around a central source. The cone is occupied with an inhomogeneous, diffuse ionized gas and surrounded by a geometrically thick (h/r≳ 1) atomic gas. Dense molecular gases are distributed near the equatorial plane, and energy feedback from supernovae enhances their scale height. Molecular hydrogen exists in a hot phase (>1000 K) as well as in a cold (\lt 100 {{K}}), dense (\gt {10}<SUP>3</SUP> {{cm}}<SUP>-3</SUP>) phase. The velocity dispersion of H<SUB>2</SUB> in the vertical direction is comparable to the rotational velocity, which is consistent with near-infrared observations of nearby Seyfert galaxies. Using 3D radiation transfer calculations for the dust emission, we find polar emission in the mid-infrared band (12 μm), which is associated with bipolar outflows, as suggested in recent interferometric observations of nearby AGNs. If the viewing angle for the nucleus is larger than 75°, the spectral energy distribution is consistent with that of the Circinus galaxy. The multi-phase interstellar medium observed in optical/infrared and X-ray observations is also discussed. | 9 |
a method for treating carpets is provided which obviates the need for scouring . in accordance with the method , an unscoured carpet is treated topically , and by means of a low wet pickup method , with a solution comprising particles of silica or a similar inorganic additive and a fluorochemical or other optional organic additive . carpets treated in accordance with this method are found to have excellent soil resistance properties which do not decrease noticeably with subsequent wear or cleaning . furthermore , since the method involves a low wet pickup , the required drying times are significantly reduced as compared to conventional aqueous bath immersion methods . | 8 |
the present invention provides a method for implementing uplink transmission ta . the method includes : receiving , by a ue , a ta command , adding a ta value corresponding to the ta command and a pre - configured ta adjusting offset to obtain a practical uplink transmission timing advance ta ′; and transmitting , by the ue , uplink data according to the ta ′. the present invention also provides another method for implementing uplink transmission ta . compared with the prior art , in the methods provided by the present invention , a ta adjustment indicating table is respectively configured in the enodeb and the ue , and some items of the ta adjustment indicating table are commonly - used by a tdd system and an fdd system . the present invention also provides apparatuses for implementing uplink transmission ta . the present invention provides detailed solutions for implementing uplink transmission ta in the tdd system and achieves coherence between the designs of the tdd system and the fdd system to the largest extent . | 7 |
a distributed bragg reflector includes a base substrate and a gain medium formed on the base substrate . a waveguide positioned above the base substrate in optical communication with the gain medium and defines a gap extending between the base substrate and the waveguide along a substantial portion of the length thereof the waveguide having a grating formed therein . a heating element is in thermal contact with the waveguide and electrically coupled to a controller electrically configured to adjust optical properties of the waveguide by controlling power supplied to the heating element . | 7 |
spherical storage containers for radioactive materials , such as plutonium oxides and salts , are comprised of coupled hemispheres joined by helical threads or bayonet connections . the spherical storage containers are supported in a barrel by a vertical strut and laterally extending straps or are supported in cylindrically configured frames . | 6 |
a decoder for use in a wireless communication device , the decoder comprising a correlator for correlating a received data sequence with a set of codewords such that a correlation value is generated for each correlation , wherein the set of codewords correspond to possible codewords that could be generated from encoding bit sequences having a predetermined number of information bits ; a selector for selecting a first correlation value and a second correlation value generated by the correlator and for subtracting the second correlation value from the first correlation value to generate a third value ; and a comparator for comparing the third value with a predetermined value to generate a decoding reliability indicator . | 7 |
an electrically insulating overload coupling for a wind turbine generator includes a gear - side or generator - side hub having an axially oriented ring flange . a pipe made of an electrically insulating material and having an axial section with an annular circumferential sliding surface rests directly on a corresponding sliding surface of the ring flange , so that the pipe is rotatable in a torque - dependent manner in relation to the ring flange . | 5 |
a method and apparatus for correcting errors in convolutional code signals prior to viterbi decoding . branch metrics in the decoding of n - psk convolution code signals are used to obtain a differential metric with calculations in both the logical and arithmetic domain . the differential metric is used to obtain a phase error signal which includes information on the quality of the convolution code signals , and control signals for the resolution of phase ambiguity in the demodulation of the convolution code signals are obtained using the phase error signal , such that an improvement in the bit error rate and synchronization is made possible , in particular in decoders for error - correctable convolution code signals . the phase error signal is produced when , over a predetermined time period the differential metric is less than a given threshold value or is decreasing , so as to indicate an error in the demodulated convolution signal over such time period and therefore the probable presence of a phase error . the phase error signals are used to estimate the presence and direction of phase angle jumps in the modulation carrier by formation of the difference between current and previously ascertained values of the phase angle , starting of a counter for upward counting of the binary value of the signal whenever the phase angle jump direction is positive , starting of this counter for downward counting of the binary value whenever the phase angle jump direction is negative , and emission of the counter state in the form of a control signal . | 7 |
a method of seismic investigation using the swept impact seismic technique involves measuring the response of a site to be investigated to a series of controlled impact sequences applied at different points of the site , each sequence using impacts generating pulses of energy at 100 - 2500 hz ., the impacts of the sequence having a repetition frequency swept between frequencies in the range of 10 to 500 hz ., the end frequencies having a ratio of at least 1 . 5 to 1 , and the number of impacts in the sequence being at least 100 . the invention also extends to apparatus for implementing such a method , comprising an electrically - actuated hammer having an impact frequency variable through a range of at least 1 . 5 : 1 within the range 10 to 500 hz ., and generating impacts characterized by substantial energy within a frequency range of 100 - 5000 hz ., a drive circuit for energizing the hammer to deliver a sequence of at least 100 impacts having a repetition frequency swept through a ratio of at least 1 . 5 to 1 , and means for repositioning the hammer between sequences . | 6 |
a bracket for holding three doors upright while they are being painted . the bracket attaches to the hinge attachment areas of a new door , and stabilizes the doors in a vertical position as they are painted , varnished , or stained , and as the paint , varnish , or stain dries . | 1 |
a constant direction four quadrant lift type vertical shaft wind power generator is provided , which includes a truss - type wind wheel formed by an upper wind disc , a lower wind disc , and supporting rods ; a speeder ; and a generator , in which the wind wheel and the speeder are sleeved on a central shaft , several groups of vanes are perpendicularly arranged at a diametral top end of the wind wheel by their respective pivots , the wind wheel and the vanes are disposed at an upper end of the equipment , and the generator , the speeder , and a controller are disposed at a bottom of the equipment . the wind power generator can be conveniently installed , operated , and maintained . | 5 |
a controller is provided , operable to control a system on the basis of measurement data received from a plurality of sensors indicative of a state of the system , with at least partial autonomy , but in environments in which it is not possible to fully determine the state of the system on the basis of such sensor measurement data . the controller , comprises : a system model , defining at least a set of probabilities for the dynamical evolution of the system and corresponding measurement models for the plurality of sensors of the system ; a stochastic estimator operable to receive measurement data from the sensors and , with reference to the system model , to generate a plurality of samples each representative of the state of the system ; a rule set corresponding to the system model , defining , for each of a plurality of possible samples representing possible states of the system , information defining an action to be carried out in the system ; and an action selector , operable to receive an output of the stochastic estimator and to select , with reference to the rule set , information defining one or more corresponding actions to be performed in the system . | 6 |
a color image forming apparatus provided with an input terminal for plural input color component signals , an independent input terminal for an output color component control signal , a processing circuit for processing the input color component signal to obtain plural output color component signals specific to the apparatus , and image forming means for forming each color component image according to the value of each output color component signal , in which the processing circuit is capable of controlling the calculation of output color component control signals according to the value of the output color component control signal . in one illustrated embodiment , the output color component signal is adapted to maintain a black output color component at a predetermined value . | 7 |
an electropolishing or electroplating system and method for metal conveyor belts is described . as opposed to conventional polishing processes in which the product is guided around rollers which direct the product into and out of an electrolyte bath , embodiments of the present invention pass the product through a housing supplied with a continuous directional flow of electrolyte . thus , the electroplating or electropolishing can be targeted to specific areas of the product , such as the edges and / or the center of a conveyor belt , and straight products can pass through the housing without deformation . | 2 |
the present invention provides a method for authenticating the copy right of a device by an offline way , a digital right protection system , and a method for providing digital contents , which mainly includes embedding an authentication agent into the digital content , said authentication agent , instead of the copyright issuer at the server side , authenticates the rendering qualification of the device before rendering the digital content . if the device is a non - compliant device , the authentication agent will not permit the device to render the digital content . the technique of the invention realizes offline digital right management , so it is not restricted by the network condition and can be applied widely in various environments . | 7 |
a method and apparatus for shielding a user &# 39 ; s private billing data , such as credit card information , or other billing arrangements , but distributing different billing data to businesses during commerce therewith . also disclosed is assigning the different billing data through real - time and advance distribution of the different billing data to a user , as well . also disclosed is validating the correctness of a charge through confirmation of the charge with a financial institution , such as a bank , and by comparing itemized charges against expected charges identified by the user . | 6 |
The latest generation of Galactic Plane surveys is enhancing our ability to study the effects of galactic environment upon the process of star formation. We present the first data from CO Heterodyne Inner Milky Way Plane Survey 2 (CHIMPS2). CHIMPS2 is a survey that will observe the Inner Galaxy, the Central Molecular Zone (CMZ), and a section of the Outer Galaxy in <SUP>12</SUP>CO, <SUP>13</SUP>CO, and C<SUP>18</SUP>O $(J = 3\rightarrow 2)$ emission with the Heterodyne Array Receiver Program on the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope (JCMT). The first CHIMPS2 data presented here are a first look towards the CMZ in <SUP>12</SUP>CO J = 3 → 2 and cover ${-}3^{\circ }\, \le \, \ell \, \le \, 5^{\circ }$ and $\mid {b} \mid \, \le \, 0{_{.}^{\circ}} 5$ with angular resolution of 15 arcsec, velocity resolution of 1 km s<SUP>-1</SUP>, and rms $\Delta \, T_A ^\ast =$ 0.58 K at these resolutions. Such high-resolution observations of the CMZ will be a valuable data set for future studies, whilst complementing the existing Galactic Plane surveys, such as SEDIGISM, the ${Herschel}$ infrared Galactic Plane Survey, and ATLASGAL. In this paper, we discuss the survey plan, the current observations and data, as well as presenting position-position maps of the region. The position-velocity maps detect foreground spiral arms in both absorption and emission. | 9 |
Debris disks are classically considered to be gas-less systems, but recent (sub)millimeter observations have detected tens of those with rich gas content. The origin of the gas component remains unclear, but it could be protoplanetary remnants and/or secondary products from large bodies. In order to be protoplanetary in origin, the gas component of the parental protoplanetary disk is required to survive for $\gtrsim 10\,\mathrm{Myr}$ . However, previous models predict $\lesssim 10\,\mathrm{Myr}$ lifetimes because of efficient photoevaporation at the late stage of disk evolution. We investigate photoevaporation of gas-rich, optically-thin disks around intermediate-mass stars at a late stage of the disk evolution. The evolved system is modeled like those devoid of small grains ( $\lesssim 4\,\mu {\rm{m}}$ ). We find that grain depletion reduces photoelectric heating so that far-ultraviolet photoevaporation is not excited. Extreme-ultraviolet (EUV) photoevaporation is dominant and yields a mass-loss rate of the order of $1\times {10}^{-11}{({{\rm{\Phi }}}_{\mathrm{EUV}}/{10}^{38}{{\rm{s}}}^{-1})}^{1/2}\,{M}_{\odot }\,{\mathrm{yr}}^{-1}$ , where ${{\rm{\Phi }}}_{\mathrm{EUV}}$ is the EUV emission rate of the host star. The estimated gas-disk lifetimes are $\sim 100{({M}_{\mathrm{disk}}/{10}^{-3}{M}_{\odot })({{\rm{\Phi }}}_{\mathrm{EUV}}/{10}^{38}{{\rm{s}}}^{-1})}^{1/2}\,\mathrm{Myr}$ and depend on the "initial" disk mass at the point small grains have been depleted in the system. We show that the gas component can survive for a much longer time around A-type stars than lower-mass (F-, G-, K-type) stars owing to their atypical low EUV (and X-ray) luminosities. This trend is consistent with the higher frequency of gas-rich debris disks around A-type stars, implying the possibility of the gas component being protoplanetary remnants. | 9 |
a container lid includes a conventional main or pour opening and a vent opening spaced from the main opening . a vent score defines the shape of the vent opening , and a vent panel covers the vent opening . the vent panel has a raised convex shape . the lower surface of the tab handle includes a protruding portion , seen as a concave shaped element when viewed from above the container lid . the protruding portion of the tab handle can be aligned with the vent panel so application of a downward force on the tab handle transfers force to the vent panel and breaks the vent score . the shapes of the vent panel and concave element of the tab handle can be adjusted for selective and controlled force transfer to create the vent opening . | 1 |
in one aspect , a method includes representing a range of doppler frequency offsets as a local oscillator waveform comprising a plurality of digital waveform samples , selecting a portion of the plurality of digital waveform samples using a doppler value to form an optical heterodyne ; and generating a signal associated with a target within a bandwidth of a receiver using the optical heterodyne . | 6 |
the invention presents a battery pack for a portable device in near field communication having an integrated circuit chip for performing contactless communication , an antenna connected to the integrated circuit chip for transmitting signals between the integrated circuit chip and a remote transceiver , a power source for providing power to the portable device and the integrated circuit chip , and at least one first card holder connected to the integrated circuit chip for removably receiving at least one first integrated circuit card . | 7 |
a dominator wire comprises a plurality of braided strands forming a continous wire . each separate strand is supplied with an electrical current that is different than the electrical current that is supplied to each of the other strands . a plurality of insulating disks are disposed in spaced relationship a predetermined distance apart along the length of the wire creating discrete wire segments . the spaced distance is selected so that a bird that lands on the wire cannot put both of its feet on the wire between the same two insulating disks . each wire segment has a single exposed metal conductor segment . when the bird alights on the wire , each foot will contact a different metal conductor segment thereby causing a current to flow through the body of the bird causing the bird to be stunned or killed . | 0 |
a battery protection circuit for supplying necessary power to a load by starting to discharge electric power of the battery in place of a main power source when the battery is fully charged and thereafter disconnecting itself from the load to be recharged in order to protect the battery from excess currents when the voltage reaches a specified level . | 7 |
a method for improving multiple - input multiple - output mimo downlink transmissions includes obtaining a channel state information csi report including preferred matrix index pmi for precoding , channel quality index cqi and rank index ri at a base station from user terminals through a channel feedback ; applying selectively a signal - to - interference - plus - noise - ratio sinr offset to a sinr of said csi report ; applying selectively a rate matching responsive to sinr offset or the csi report ; and controlling or adjusting the sinr offset . | 7 |
a multi - step process by which plant somatic embryos can be sown and germinated ex vitro using conventional seeding equipment , growing mixes , and plant propagation environments . the process most preferably comprises the steps of : placing a somatic embryo on or within a three - phase substrate , the phases comprising solid , liquid and gas phases , placing the substrate containing a somatic embryo into an environmentally - controlled plant - growing environment in which at least one environmental factor may be controlled and manipulated , manipulating at least one of the environmental factors to enable and facilitate germination of the somatic embryo , and applying water and / or nutrient solutions at regular intervals , the intervals preferably ranging from 1 minute - 24 hours , to the surface of the substrate in the form of microdroplets , preferably for a period of time ranging between 3 to eight weeks , such that somatic embryo imbibition , germination , growth and development occur . the process can be practiced in non - sterile conditions with “ naked ” fresh and / or hrht - treated and / or desiccated embryos , i . e ., non - encapsulated or otherwise uncoated embryos , and does not require the use of aseptic techniques or sterilized media or equipment . | 0 |
a new and improved all - terrain seat that is ideal for hunting , fishing , backpacking , camping , sports viewing , and the like . the all - terrain seat includes legs that are individually adjustable enabling the seat to be securely positioned on any surface , regardless of incline . the all - terrain seat is made from a lightweight material and is very portable as it may attach to a belt , easily fit inside a backpack , or be hand carried . | 0 |
a treatment of ischemia and the attendant reperfusion injury entails the administration plasmin and plasmin - forming proteins , including lys - plasminogen and similar substances . lys - plasminogen , which can be obtained from the proteolytic cleavage of glu - plasminogen , has been found to have a protective effect on tissue that has been injured by ischemic conditions . the administration of lys - plasminogen alone , in a dosage of about 10 - 1000 caseinolytic units / kg , can be used to treat subjects during the time of reperfusion and after reperfusion has already occurred . lys - plasminogen also can be administered in conjunction with clot lysis therapies , such as those that employ tissue plasminogen activator and the like . lys - plasminogen can also lessen cerebral edema which results from cerebral ischemia . | 8 |
Stable release to accompany the HESS Discussions paper | 9 |
a solid polymeric latent initiator which is a dehydrated aqueous emulsion polymer of a monomer having an ethylenically unsaturated group and an organic salt group , the salt group being a product of an acid and a base , wherein either the acid or the base or the acid and the base are initiators capable of opening a strained heterocyclic ring system , provides rapid cure - on - demand one - part adhesives with improved shelf stability . | 2 |
a method and apparatus for compressing magnetic flux to achieve high levitation pressures . magnetic flux produced by a magnetic flux source travels through a gap between two high temperature superconducting material structures . the gap has a varying cross - sectional area to compress the magnetic flux , providing an increased magnetic field and correspondingly increased levitation force in the gap . | 7 |
a software system that performs the creation of compact discs containing full product files is described . this system allows clients to produce , on demand , software cd &# 39 ; s as required for purchases and avoid maintenance of stock of product . a method of providing software cd &# 39 ; s also is described . | 6 |
We report the early discovery and multicolor (BVI) high-cadence light-curve analyses of the rapidly declining sub-Chandrasekhar Type Ia supernova KSP-OT-201509b (= AT 2015cx) from the KMTNet Supernova Program. The Phillips and color stretch parameters of KSP-OT-201509b are ΔM<SUB>B,15</SUB> ≃ 1.62 mag and s<SUB>BV</SUB> ≃ 0.54, respectively, at an inferred redshift of 0.072. These, together with other measured parameters (such as the strength of the secondary I-band peak, colors, and luminosity), identify the source to be a rapidly declining Type Ia of a transitional nature that is closer to Branch-normal than 91bg-like. Its early light-curve evolution and bolometric luminosity are consistent with those of homologously expanding ejecta powered by radioactive decay and a Type Ia SN explosion with 0.32 ± 0.01 M<SUB>⊙</SUB> of synthesized <SUP>56</SUP>Ni mass, 0.84 ± 0.12 M<SUB>⊙</SUB> of ejecta mass, and (0.61 ± 0.14) × 10<SUP>51</SUP> erg of ejecta kinetic energy. While its B - V and V - I colors evolve largely synchronously with the changes in the I-band light curve, as found in other supernovae, we also find the presence of an early redward evolution in V - I prior to -10 days since peak. The bolometric light curve of the source is compatible with a stratified <SUP>56</SUP>Ni distribution extended to shallow layers of the exploding progenitor. Comparisons between the observed light curves and those predicted from ejecta-companion interactions clearly disfavor Roche lobe-filling companion stars at large separation distances, thus supporting a double-degenerate scenario for its origin. The lack of any apparent host galaxy in our deep stack images reaching a sensitivity limit of ∼28 mag arcsec<SUP>-2</SUP> makes KSP-OT-201509b a hostless Type Ia supernova and offers new insights into supernova host galaxy environments. | 9 |
in general , in one aspect , the disclosure describes a computer program to access a set of source instructions and identify a variable within the source instructions to be accessed by different threads . the program determines a location within the execution flow specified by the set of source instructions , where the variable value , after the determined flow location , has an unchanging value . the program generates at least one set of target instructions for the source instructions . the target instructions copy the value of the variable from a first memory to a second memory based on the determined location . the generated target instructions access the copy of the value in the second memory for at least one source instruction that specifies access to at least one variable . | 2 |
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