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a method of producing dispersed of high quality graphene / graphite oxides in a powder matrix to then be reacted to form a composite . where the powders have similar hydrophobicity and the graphene / graphite oxides has minimal surface oxidation or minimal epoxy group and where the powders are sonically mixed . | 2 |
a needle comprises an elongated first shaft element with a c - shaped cross section and an elongated second shaft element with a c - shaped cross section . the first shaft element and the second shaft element are adapted to be detachably connected to each other . this is achieved by an overlap of respective end sections of the first and second shaft elements . within the channel formed by the shaft elements , an optical probe may be accommodated from which the shaft elements may be removed by separating the two shaft elements from each other . | 0 |
a system for processing a product with a solvent containing volatile constituents , the system including a pressure chamber for receiving the product , a vacuum pump for evacuating the chamber , a solvent recirculating system for admitting the solvent at a predetermined pressure into the chamber , the solvent recirculating system including a heater for maintaining the temperature of the chamber at the saturation temperature of the solvent , gas liquid separator for separating the gas and liquid components of the solvent discharged from the chamber , a first closed loop system connected to the separator to return the gas constituent to the chamber and a second closed loop system connected to the separator to return the liquid component to the chamber . | 1 |
an improved multi - bit memory cell includes a storage capacitor and a switching element coupled to one of the terminals of the capacitor . the switching element includes a first switching component having a positive threshold , and a complementary switching component having a negative threshold . because the switching element is constructed in this manner , noise generation caused by activation of the switching components is significantly reduced , and cut - off effects are eliminated . both of these factors contribute to the memory cell &# 39 ; s ability to store more bits of information than prior art memory cells . | 6 |
a high efficacy antiperspirant / deodorant stearyl alcohol free stick product may be made by combining 30 - 70 % volatile cyclomethicone ; 10 - 25 % of an antiperspirant active ; 1 - 15 % of an emollient ; 1 - 14 % of polyethylene comprising one or more members selected from the group consisting of homopolymers and copolymers of polyethylene wherein the polyethylene is at least 90 % linear ; has a molecular weight in the range of 300 - 3000 ; has a melting point in the range of 50 - 129 degrees c . ; and has a polymer backbone of ch 3 ch 2 — n — h , where n is an average number and is selected to be in the range of 10 - 106 ; 0 . 3 - 7 % of a wax as a co - gellant with the polyethylene wherein the wax has a melting point in the range of 40 - 97 degrees c . ; and 1 - 40 % of an elastomer in cyclomethicone composition ; provided that the ratio of wax : polyethylene is in the range of 1 : 1 - 1 : 10 . | 0 |
multiple input laser pulses , wherein each pulse serves to create the population inversion for the next pulse , are amplified in the laser medium of a single laser amplifier apparatus . | 7 |
optical communication networks often incorporate fiber rings or fiber mesh topologies for interconnecting its nodes . both of these topologies can contain closed optical loops at one or more wavelengths within the optical spectrum . in amplified optical systems , the inherent loss of these optical loops is counteracted by the amplifier gain . thus , the optical loop may have a net loss that is too low to prevent excessive noise buildup resulting in a lasing fiber loop . the noise that builds up within such amplified systems is dominated by the amplified spontaneous emission noise resulting in ase loops . such loops can have a serious impact on all wavelengths carried by the fiber and lead to a partial or complete loss of end to end communication due to a severe degradation in signal to noise ratio . this invention provides an effective method and system for avoiding ase loops in optical communication networks . the method deploys optical seams as well as a unique signature for a wavelength instance for achieving an effective solution that is resilient to errors and failures that may occur on the system both during service creation and normal operation . | 7 |
in one embodiment , a method of recording an error in a tape drive , comprises receiving , in a tape library controller , an internal identifier associated with a tape cartridge ; recording , in a memory medium associated with the tape library controller , the internal identifier ; associating , in the memory medium , the internal identifier with an external identifier associated with the tape cartridge ; and providing information in the memory medium to identify the tape cartridge in a subsequent error analysis routine . | 6 |
a steering column apparatus comprising : a steering column provided with a body - side bracket mounted to a body strength member to have a pair of side plate portions opposed each other to be extended in a vertical direction , and a substantially cylindrical distance unit for supporting a steering shaft to be rotatable therein and having a pair of pressed and expanding portions formed to be expanded by plastic working to be pressed and supported by the side plate portions of the body - side bracket ; and an adjusting mechanism capable of adjusting a position of the steering column with respect to the side plate portions of the body - side bracket within a predetermined range , wherein the steering column is formed with a reinforcement portion for enhancing the clamping rigidity of the distance unit with respect to the side plate portions . | 1 |
to provide a flange to be attached to an end of a photoconductor drum , the flange including : a drum engagement part capable of being engaged with an inner surface of the photoconductor drum ; and a center hole , wherein the flange is prepared by cutting at least one of a surface of the engagement part and an inner surface of the center hole so that the axis of the center hole coincides with the axis of the photoconductor drum . | 1 |
a flexible tie including a head having a first cross - sectional geometry and a tail extending from the head in a longitudinal direction and having a second cross - sectional geometry different from the first cross - sectional geometry . the tie includes a lock disposed on the head and including a passage configured to receive the tail and a plurality of barbs disposed on the tail and configured to pass through the passage in the lock in a first direction , and configured to be restricted from retreating through the passage in a second direction opposite to the first direction . the tie also includes a tail break - point disposed on the tail and including a first cross - sectional area , as viewed along the longitudinal direction , smaller than any other cross - sectional area of the tail as viewed along the longitudinal direction . in some configurations , the tie includes a visual indicator in the head . | 8 |
a laurel oak tree named “ qhmtf ” having a compact habit with dense canopy , vigorous growth rate , shiny rich dark green foliage in summer , and semi - evergreen holding leaves until late spring and also capable of being reproduced reliably from vegetative cuttings . | 0 |
methods and apparatus for plasma modifying a substrate are disclosed along with associated techniques for applying coatings to the substrate . particular utility has been found using a hollow cathode to generate the plasma along with magnetic focusing means to focus the plasma at the surface of a substrate . | 7 |
the invention disclosed is useful in an i / o system of a programmable controller and provides a method and circuitry by which control and diagnostic information is exchanged between a control unit of an i / o module and a plurality of input / output points of the i / o module . a control signal is generated in the control unit in the form of sequential pulse frames such that the control information is defined by a series of pulse width modulated pulses . each frame includes a no - pulse time period following the review of pulses to mark the end of a frame . each i / o point receives a control signal of its own and generates a clock pulse in response to each pulse . the clock pulse initiates a sampling of the corresponding pulse and simultaneously initiates return of a diagnostic signal value to the central unit by implementation of firmware in a switch processor . thus , the control signal provides for sampling of its own content and provides for a return of a diagnostic data bit for each control bit . | 6 |
an electrical power protection technique which is especially suitable for use in three - phase high voltage switch gear applications is disclosed herein . this technique utilizes an electrically insulated housing for each phase of the electrical circuit . each housing contains a fuse intended for placement in circuit with the switch gear and a source of high voltage and has an entry door for gaining access to the fuse from outside the housing . each fuse is disengagably connected to a power terminal , outside the housing through a utility opening in the latter . the terminal is , in turn , connected in circuit with the source of high voltage and switch gear . a component interlock assembly is provided for automatically disconnecting each fuse from its terminal and thereafter closing the cooperating utility opening sufficient to physically shield the terminal from its fuse when the entry door is opened . the same interlock assembly automatically opens each utility opening and reconnects its associated fuse with its cooperating terminal when the entry door of its housing is closed . | 7 |
a multiple spindle mower deck within which a plurality of mower blades rotate for mowing grass and having spindle housings which rotatively support respective mower blades , the spindle housings being operatively rigidly fixed with the mower deck . a belt drive mechanism drives the spindles , and includes pulleys mounted to respective spindles and a belt which operatively engages the pulleys . at least one idler pulley engages the belt . a mounting plate is provided to which said at least one idler pulley is mounted . the mounting plate is operatively fixed with the spindle housings , position above and press into abutement with the upper surface of the top wall of the mower deck by way of the same bolts which fix the spindle housing to the mower deck . the spindle housings are fixed to the mower deck by the spindle housing bolts which operatively press the spindle housings deck and mounting plate together . one of the idler pulleys is a tensioning idler which engages the belt for placing tension in the belt , and a tensioning mechanism operatively engages the tensioning pulley for applying a force to the idler pulley . the tensioning mechanism is mounted to said mounting plate . | 8 |
a lightening conductor for lightning protection of structures , particularly of mobile structures , comprises a conduit connected to a mast and provided for dissipation of a lightning current . the mast is telescopable so that the height of the lightening conductor can be individually adapted to local conditions and is transported conveniently . | 7 |
a system for detecting and recording head orientations of a person includes : a first sensor device capable of providing sensor data regarding a head orientation of a person in a three - dimensional space ; a medical data acquisition system configured for storing and outputting the sensor data from the first sensor device ; and a processor configured for processing the sensor data from the medical data acquisition system , outputting a first signal representing the head orientation , and generating an image for presentation by a graphical display ; wherein the image comprises : a first reference indicator ; an orientation indicator , wherein a position of the orientation indicator in the image is determined based on the first signal from the processor , and a feedback indicator when a first condition is met . | 0 |
a method and apparatus for controlling transmission of an rpc channel during a handoff in a mobile communication system , wherein . only one an is selected among a plurality of ans to transmit reverse power control information to an at . for this purpose , a forward link selection message received at an an from an rnc . alternatively , a drc cover received at an an from at can be used . the drc cover indicates at least one of ans excluding an an having the worst chennel condition for the at . | 7 |
No description provided. | 9 |
the innovative treatment strategy described here utilizes configurable microscopic medical payload delivery devices to act as a transport means to deliver chemotherapy molecules to specific cell types in the body . utilizing probes present on the exterior of the transport device , transport device locates specific target cell types in the body . once a specific target cell type has been encountered , the configurable microscopic medical payload delivery device inserts its payload of chemotherapy molecules into the target cell type . by delivering chemotherapy molecules into specific cells , the growth of the specific cells can be stifled . delivering chemotherapy molecules into specific cancer cells inhibits the rate of growth and rate of cell reproduction of the cancer cells . utilizing configurable microscopic medical payload delivery devices to insert chemotherapy into targeted cancer cells or inflammatory cells effectively manages cancer , inflammatory arthritis and other inflammatory conditions , while preventing unwanted side effects . | 0 |
This is archived code and data for the paper entitled "Integrated community occupancy models: A framework to assess occurrence and biodiversity dynamics using multiple data sources" in Methods in Ecology and Evolution (2022) by Jeffrey W. Doser, Wendy Leuenberger, T. Scott Sillett, Michael T. Hallworth, and Elise F. Zipkin. | 9 |
a self - checking temperature sensing circuit in which temperature sensitivity is provided by first and second resistive elements having positive and negative temperature coefficients respectively . the resistive elements are connected in parallel current paths , one of which includes a diode for allowing only unidirectional current flow . the resistances of the restrictive elements are determined by a circuit which periodically reverses the polarity of a voltage applied across the parallel paths . | 6 |
an improved apparatus for retaining a guitar pick is provided , which includes a ring with a magnetic component being attached , by a chain for example , to a guitar pick also including a magnetic component . the apparatus allows a performer to release or drop the guitar pick , either intentionally or unintentionally , and have the guitar pick be maintained in the performer &# 39 ; s hand by its attraction to the magnetic component of the ring . the guitar pick may be made from a magnetic material , including for example stainless steel or a magnetic plastic . | 6 |
the invention relates to a sense amplifier comprising the following element : a first current mirror unit coupled to a high voltage source , outputting a first current and a second current according to a first reference current , wherein the second current is twice the first current ; a second current mirror unit coupled to a high voltage source , outputting a third current according to a second reference current ; a first impedor coupled to the second current and a low voltage source ; a second impedor coupled to the third current and a low voltage source ; a third current mirror coupled to the first , second and third currents , and the first current is regarded as the reference current of the third current mirror unit , thus , the current which flows through the first impedor is the first current , and the current which flows through the second impedor is a fourth current . | 6 |
in the present invention are disclosed a step type ratchet wheel mechanism and a turning switch with step type ratchet wheel mechanism , wherein comprising : camshaft circular disc , on its end surface is disposed at least one groove , on its rim is disposed at least one positioning slot ; driving cam , on its end surface is disposed at least one groove , on its rim is disposed at least one angular shape tooth ; first pawl and second pawl ; one resilient element is contained in the chamber , which is formed from two corresponding grooves respectively disposed on the end surfaces of camshaft circular disc and driving cam . when said camshaft circular disc is at a control - position , first pawl falls into one positioning slot of camshaft circular disc ; when said driving cam is being turned toward next control - position , said two grooves will be staggered , said resilient element is compressed ; when said driving cam is turned to the next control - position , one angular shape tooth will push first pawl out from said positioning slot , the released resilient element will cause said camshaft circular disc turning to the next control - position , and then second pawl will fall into another positioning slot of camshaft circular disc . in use of the present invention , the acted force is even , the operation is steady , the hand handle is comfortable , and furthermore , the phenomenon of hung - up point between two adjacent control - positions also may be avoided . | 7 |
a method for assigning a tracking area is disclosed . a mobility state of a wireless transmit / receive unit is determined and the ta is assigned based on the determined mobility state . also disclosed is a method for accessing a closed subscriber group ta . a csg ta identifier is received at a wtru and is stored . a csg ta broadcast is received and the broadcast csg ta is accessed if an identifier of the broadcast csg ta matches the stored csg ta identifier . also disclosed is a method for changing a mobility state of a wtru . a current mobility state of the wtru is determined and a predetermined metric of the wtru is examined . the predetermined metric is evaluated to determine if the metric has crossed a threshold and the mobility state is changed based on the evaluated metric . | 7 |
provided is a semiconductor assembly , comprising a circuit board including a conductor circuit , the conductor circuit including connecting pads , a semiconductor chip provided with connecting terminals provided on a first surface thereof , and mounted on the circuit board , a casing covering the circuit board , wherein the connecting pads of the conductor circuit and the connecting terminals of the semiconductor chip are disposed in mutually opposing relationship , and are connected with each other by an electroconductive bonding agent , a neutral plane of the semiconductor chip substantially coinciding with an overall neutral plane of the semiconductor assembly . | 7 |
a differential output buffer formed on a monolithic semiconductor substrate characterized by a bias generator coupled to a voltage source and a output stage coupled to the bias generator . the bias generator develops a bias output having a voltage level less than that of the voltage source . the output stage is responsive to a pair of complementary cmos logic level inputs and uses the bias output of the bias generator to develop a pair of corresponding , low voltage swing outputs . in one embodiment the bias generator and the output stage operate in an open - loop and produce output signals which swing approximately two volts and in another embodiment the bias generator and the output stage operate in a closed - loop configuration and produce output signals which swing approximately one volt . | 7 |
This repository provides access to the data and methods used for the comparative analysis of ant brain gene expression between reproductive and non-reproductive castes, published in Chandra, Fetter-Pruneda et al. (2018). | 9 |
apparatus and method for attaching tags to garments , gloves , handbags and the like includes an assembly for feeding tags from a stacked supply to a tag attaching station , an assembly for affixing the tag to the garment at the tag attaching station , and a control network for controlling and sequencing the tag feed and tag affixing operations . the tag feeding assembly includes a mechanism for gauging the width and thickness of a tag and for adjustably accommodating the same . the assembly also includes a pair of upright arms designed so that a tag having a prepunched hole can be placed with the hole over one of the arms . the other arm may be adjusted relative to the first arm and the positioned tag so that it touches the tag edge . the adjustment of the measuring arm automatically adapts the tag feed mechanism to precisely the required distance necessary to transport the tag from the stacked supply to the tag attaching station . the sequencing and control circuit includes a solid state microprocessor having a manual mode for feeding and attaching one tag at a time and an automatic mode for continuously cycling the assembly during operation . | 3 |
Context. For more than two decades, stellar atmosphere codes have been used to derive the stellar and wind parameters of massive stars. Although they have become a powerful tool and sufficiently reproduce the observed spectral appearance, they can hardly be used for more than measuring parameters. One major obstacle is their inconsistency between the calculated radiation field and the wind stratification due to the usage of prescribed mass-loss rates and wind-velocity fields. <BR /> Aims: We present the concepts for a new generation of hydrodynamically consistent non-local thermodynamical equilibrium (non-LTE) stellar atmosphere models that allow for detailed studies of radiation-driven stellar winds. As a first demonstration, this new kind of model is applied to a massive O star. <BR /> Methods: Based on earlier works, the PoWR code has been extended with the option to consistently solve the hydrodynamic equation together with the statistical equations and the radiative transfer in order to obtain a hydrodynamically consistent atmosphere stratification. In these models, the whole velocity field is iteratively updated together with an adjustment of the mass-loss rate. <BR /> Results: The concepts for obtaining hydrodynamically consistent models using a comoving-frame radiative transfer are outlined. To provide a useful benchmark, we present a demonstration model, which was motivated to describe the well-studied O4 supergiant ζPup. The obtained stellar and wind parameters are within the current range of literature values. <BR /> Conclusions: For the first time, the PoWR code has been used to obtain a hydrodynamically consistent model for a massive O star. This has been achieved by a profound revision of earlier concepts used for Wolf-Rayet stars. The velocity field is shaped by various elements contributing to the radiative acceleration, especially in the outer wind. The results further indicate that for more dense winds deviations from a standard β-law occur. | 9 |
the present invention relates to a portable boiler for a hot mat , which comprises : a water reservoir , one side of which has an inlet pipe for introducing water circulating through the hot mat , and which stores the water ; a heat transfer unit in which the water discharged from the water reservoir flows along a flow channel pipe to be heat exchanged , wherein the water is discharged to the hot mat via an outlet pipe formed at one side thereof ; a heating unit which burns the fuel gas fed from a fuel tank to heat the water in the heat transfer unit ; and a housing which forms the outer appearance of the boiler . | 5 |
an inkjet pen includes an internal ink supply ; and at least one datum feature configured to engage and slide over a guide track in a pen carriage during installation of the pen in the carriage . the at least one datum feature is configured to interact with corresponding datum features of the guide track to prevent improper installation of the pen in the carriage . | 1 |
Relativistic jets are believed to have a substantial impact on the gas dynamics and evolution of the interstellar medium (ISM) of their host galaxies. In this paper, we aim to draw a link between the simulations and the observable signatures of jet-ISM interactions by analyzing the emission morphology and gas kinematics resulting from jet-induced shocks in simulated disc and spherical systems. We find that the jet-induced laterally expanding forward shock of the energy bubble sweeping through the ISM causes large-scale outflows, creating shocked emission and high-velocity dispersion in the entire nuclear regions (~2 kpcs) of their hosts. The jetted systems exhibit larger velocity widths (>800 km s<SUP>-1</SUP>), broader Position-Velocity maps and distorted symmetry in the disc's projected velocities than systems without a jet. We also investigate the above quantities at different inclination angles of the observer with respect to the galaxy. Jets inclined to the gas disc of its host are found to be confined for longer times, and consequently couple more strongly with the disc gas. This results in prominent shocked emission and high-velocity widths, not only along the jet's path, but also in the regions perpendicular to them. Strong interaction of the jet with a gas disc can also distort its morphology. However, after the jets escape their initial confinement, the jet-disc coupling is weakened, thereby lowering the shocked emission and velocity widths. | 9 |
a sterilization cassette and a sterilization method for sterilizing , storing , and dispensing dental instruments . the sterilization cassette includes a mounting bar and a locking bar for dental pliers of various types , a removable instrument tray , and a case with a front side which opens and hinges in two places , allowing the cassette to be arranged in horizontal and vertical configurations . | 0 |
the invention features a method for the selection and expansion of bone marrow stromal cells . the method includes the steps of obtaining bone marrow stromal cells ; introducing the stromal cells into a vessel pre - coated on an inner surface with a gelatin , and containing a culture medium including an acidic fibroblast growth factor polypeptide ; and expanding the stromal cells in the culture medium under conditions and for a time sufficient to obtain an increased number of bone marrow stromal cells . the culture medium additionally can include heparin , and the vessel additionally can be precoated with fetal bovine serum . | 2 |
We report on a multi-wavelength study of the unclassified X-ray source CXOU J110926.4-650224 (J1109). We identified the optical counterpart as a blue star with a magnitude of ∼20.1 (3300-10500 Å). The optical emission was variable on timescales from hundreds to thousands of seconds. The spectrum showed prominent emission lines with variable profiles at different epochs. Simultaneous XMM-Newton and NuSTAR observations revealed a bimodal distribution of the X-ray count rates on timescales as short as tens of seconds, as well as sporadic flaring activity. The average broad-band (0.3-79 keV) spectrum was adequately described by an absorbed power law model with photon index of Γ = 1.63 ± 0.01 (at 1σ c.l.), and the X-ray luminosity was (2.16 ± 0.04) × 10<SUP>34</SUP> erg s<SUP>-1</SUP> for a distance of 4 kpc. Based on observations with different instruments, the X-ray luminosity has remained relatively steady over the past ∼15 years. J1109 is spatially associated with the gamma-ray source FL8Y J1109.8-6500, which was detected with Fermi at an average luminosity of (1.5 ± 0.2) × 10<SUP>34</SUP> erg s<SUP>-1</SUP> (assuming the distance of J1109) over the 0.1-300 GeV energy band between 2008 and 2016. The source was undetected during ATCA radio observations that were simultaneous with NuSTAR, down to a 3σ flux upper limit of 18 μJy beam<SUP>-1</SUP> (at 7.25 GHz). We show that the phenomenological properties of J1109 point to a binary transitional pulsar candidate currently in a sub-luminous accretion disk state, and that the upper limits derived for the radio emission are consistent with the expected radio luminosity for accreting neutron stars at similar X-ray luminosities. | 9 |
Accreting black holes (BHs) launch relativistic collimated jets, across many decades in luminosity and mass, suggesting the jet launching mechanism is universal, robust, and scale-free. Theoretical models and general relativistic magnetohydrodynamic (GRMHD) simulations indicate that the key jet-making ingredient is large-scale poloidal magnetic flux. However, its origin is uncertain, and it is unknown if it can be generated in situ or dragged inward from the ambient medium. Here, we use the GPU-accelerated GRMHD code H-AMR to study global 3D BH accretion at unusually high resolutions more typical of local shearing box simulations. We demonstrate that turbulence in a radially extended accretion disc can generate large-scale poloidal magnetic flux in situ, even when starting from a purely toroidal magnetic field. The flux accumulates around the BH till it becomes dynamically important, leads to a magnetically arrested disc (MAD), and launches relativistic jets that are more powerful than the accretion flow. The jet power exceeds that of previous GRMHD toroidal field simulations by a factor of 10 000. The jets do not show significant kink or pinch instabilities, accelerate to γ ∼ 10 over three decades in distance, and follow a collimation profile similar to the observed M87 jet. | 9 |
an electrolytic cell comprising an electrolysis vessel for receiving a liquid electrolyte that fills the vessel to a predetermined level , electrodes for passing an electric current through the electrolyte , a vent for allowing gases produced by the electrolytic process to leave the vessel and an air inlet means located substantially adjacent to the predetermined level for directing air into the vessel at a predetermined rate . | 2 |
a flat gasket for a reciprocating engine or a driven machine including at least one metal sheet 0 . 05 to 0 . 5 mm thick which is provided with a coating of an elastomer film at least on the sides facing outward in at least one sealing area and has an edge area , formed by the outer contour and / or at least one cylinder bore and / or a water and / or oil passage in the cylinder head , adjacent to at least one peripheral self - contained cavity , and the cavity is filled completely with a hydraulic medium . | 5 |
Using the SDO/AIA, SOHO/LASCO, STEREO/SECCHI, and ground-based H α, radio observations, we studied a prominence eruption (PE) from the western limb that occurred on 2013 December 4. PE is associated with a moderate coronal mass ejection (CME) and GOES class C4.7 flare. Before a couple of days, the prominence pre-existed as an inverse-S shaped filament lying above fragmented opposite polarities between two active regions. Initially, the prominence appears as kinked or writhed as observed from different vantage points. From a careful study of magnetic field observations, we infer that the flux emergence at one leg of the prominence causes the loss of equilibrium which then initiates the slow upward motion of the prominence followed by onset of the eruption at a projected height of 35 Mm. The fast rise motion is also in synchronization with the flare impulsive phase but the average acceleration is quite small (150 ms<SUP>-2</SUP>) compared to strong flare cases. In the LASCO field of view (FOV), the CME continues to accelerate at 3 ms<SUP>-2</SUP> attaining a speed of 450 km s<SUP>-1</SUP> at 16 R<SUB>⊙</SUB>. In the extended STEREO-A FOV upto 38 R<SUB>⊙</SUB>, the CME decelerates 0.82 m s<SUP>-2</SUP>. The PE launched type III bursts delayed by 14 min with respect to the flare peak time (04:58 UT). Since the prominence is lying in the fragmented polarities, it is likely that the sheared arcade has little contribution to the poloidal flux of the rising magnetic flux rope and subsequently weak flare is recorded. This study of PE emphasizes the influence of the magnetic reconnection on the CME speed, launch of type II, III burst, and the CME propagation distance farther away from the Sun. | 9 |
The current cosmological probes have provided a fantastic confirmation of the standard Λ Cold Dark Matter cosmological model, which has been constrained with unprecedented accuracy. However, with the increase of the experimental sensitivity, a few statistically significant tensions between different independent cosmological datasets emerged. While these tensions can be in part the result of systematic errors, the persistence after several years of accurate analysis strongly hints at cracks in the standard cosmological scenario and the need for new physics. In this Letter of Interest we will focus on the 4.4 σ tension between the Planck estimate of the Hubble constant H<SUB>0</SUB> and the SH0ES collaboration measurements. After showing the H<SUB>0</SUB> evaluations made from different teams using different methods and geometric calibrations, we will list a few interesting models of new physics that could solve this tension and discuss how the next decade's experiments will be crucial. | 9 |
a impeller shaft assembly is disclosed for use in a refrigerant compressor , and more particularly in a commercial high - speed centrifugal impeller shaft configuration . the impeller shaft assembly includes a contoured spacer body . the contoured spacer body includes a front face , a rear face , a recessed spring bearing surface in its rear face , and a spring spacing abutment including a shoulder that is seated against a protective washer . the contoured spacer body functions to prevent the headed front end of a fastener from coming into direct contact with a spring assembly and protective washer . consequently , the spring assembly and protective washer are not sized to correspond to the cross - section area of the headed front end as disclosed in the prior art . instead , the protective washer and spring assembly are sized to fit the rear face of the contoured spacer body , which in turn is sized to fit the front face of a first stage impeller . the contoured spacer body ensures that the clamp load is dissipated across the front face of the first stage impeller . the contoured spacer body also provides greater protection to the first stage impeller during installation and maintenance . in another embodiment , the contoured spacer body and headed front head are combined to make a contoured front end . | 5 |
a fuel injection system for internal combustion engines having a fuel injector that injects fuel into a combustion chamber , which is delimited by a cylinder wall in which a piston is guided , and having a spark plug that projects into the combustion chamber , the fuel injector injecting a plurality of injection jets into the combustion chamber . the injection jets generate a cone - shaped mixture cloud having an elliptical cross - section in the combustion chamber . | 8 |
In the Milky Way, the thick disk can be defined using individual stellar abundances, kinematics, or age, or geometrically, as stars high above the midplane. In nearby galaxies, where only a geometric definition can be used, thick disks appear to have large radial scale lengths, and their red colors suggest that they are uniformly old. The Milky Way’s geometrically thick disk is also radially extended, but it is far from chemically uniform: α-enhanced stars are confined within the inner Galaxy. In simulated galaxies, where old stars are centrally concentrated, geometrically thick disks are radially extended, too. Younger stellar populations flare in the simulated disks’ outer regions, bringing those stars high above the midplane. The resulting geometrically thick disks therefore show a radial age gradient, from old in their central regions to younger in their outskirts. Based on our age estimates for a large sample of giant stars in the APOGEE survey, we can now test this scenario for the Milky Way. We find that the geometrically defined thick disk in the Milky Way has indeed a strong radial age gradient: the median age for red clump stars goes from ∼9 Gyr in the inner disk to 5 Gyr in the outer disk. We propose that at least some nearby galaxies could also have thick disks that are not uniformly old, and that geometrically thick disks might be complex structures resulting from different formation mechanisms in their inner and outer parts. | 9 |
a method of dynamic magnetic resonance imaging comprising acquiring undersampled magnetic resonance signals for successive temporal time slots . in a space spanned by geometrical space and temporal frequency and on the basic of a priori information the aliased difference magnetic resonance data which are gained by subtracting for respective k - space sampling positions data of a baseline magnetic resonance image from the undersampled magnetic resonance signals are decomposed into difference data which essentially pertain to individual spatial positions at individual time slots . | 6 |
the carbon dioxide recovery system includes a carbon dioxide absorption tower which absorbs and removes carbon dioxide from the combustion exhaust gas of a boiler by an absorption liquid , and a regeneration tower which heats and regenerates the loaded absorption liquid with carbon dioxide . the regeneration tower includes plural loaded absorption liquid heating means , which heat the loaded absorption liquid and remove carbon dioxide in the loaded absorption liquid . the turbine includes plural lines which extract plural kinds of steam with different pressures from the turbine and which supply the plural kinds of steam to the plural loaded absorption liquid heating means as their heating sources . the plural lines make the pressure of supplied steam increase from a preceding stage of the plural loaded absorption liquid heating means to a post stage of the plural loaded absorption liquid heating means . | 8 |
a method of introducing discontinuities to an adhesive coated region of a substrate is provided . the method includes the steps of providing a web having upper and lower edges ; excising a portion of the web creating open sections interposed between retained sections connected to carrier sections , each including the upper or lower edge of the web to yield a patterned web ; perforating the patterned web such that the perforations span from one open section to the next open section to yield a perforated web ; contacting the perforated web to the adhesive coated region of the substrate ; and removing the carrier sections at the perforations leaving the retained sections on the substrate | 2 |
We present an astrometric study of the proper motions (PMs) in the core of the globular cluster NGC 6441. The core of this cluster has a high density and observations with current instrumentation are very challenging. We combine ground-based, high-angular-resolution NACO@VLT images with Hubble Space Telescope ACS/HRC data and measure PMs with a temporal baseline of 15 yr for about 1400 stars in the centremost 15 arcsec of the cluster. We reach a PM precision of ∼30 µas yr<SUP>-1</SUP> for bright, well-measured stars. Our results for the velocity dispersion are in good agreement with other studies and extend already existing analyses of the stellar kinematics of NGC 6441 to its centremost region never probed before. In the innermost arcsecond of the cluster, we measure a velocity dispersion of (19.1 ± 2.0) km s<SUP>-1</SUP> for evolved stars. Because of its high mass, NGC 6441 is a promising candidate for harbouring an intermediate-mass black hole (IMBH). We combine our measurements with additional data from the literature and compute dynamical models of the cluster. We find an upper limit of $M_{\rm IMBH} \lt 1.32 \times 10^4\, \textrm{M}_\odot$ but we can neither confirm nor rule out its presence. We also refine the dynamical distance of the cluster to $12.74^{+0.16}_{-0.15}$ kpc. Although the hunt for an IMBH in NGC 6441 is not yet concluded, our results show how future observations with extremely large telescopes will benefit from the long temporal baseline offered by existing high-angular-resolution data. | 9 |
a plurality of data items are received in each frame period , and a digital signal processor checks a flag corresponding to each data item in each frame period before the dsp applies processing to the received data . when the checked flag allows the corresponding data item to be processed , the process is performed . when the execution of the process is finished , the flag is reset . when all the flags are reset , the dsp enters a sleep state . | 8 |
stabilized , 17 - substituted hydrocortisone containing compositions and methods of manufacture are disclosed . isomerization of the hydrocortisone component of topical steroid compositions is markedly reduced by including an omega - 6 acid component in the form of a free acid or as a compound such as an ester . specifically disclosed are methods for preventing the isomerization of hydrocortisone 17 - butyrate into hydrocortisone 21 - butyrate through the use of safflower oil . | 0 |
an apparatus for carrying and delivering pourable product . the apparatus comprises a bag having a centerline and a pouring region formed on one side of the centerline . a handle is operably connected to the bag and is on an opposite side of the centerline from the pouring region . | 1 |
a hydraulic push drive for pusher centrifuges , having a rotating body with a cylindrical bore . the rotating body is provided with a piston rod and piston body therein . a rotary control valve is disposed in the rotating body . the rotary control valve is driven by a hydraulic motor and controls the application of pressure . a valve is slideably mounted in a coaxial bore in the piston rod in order to control the stroke center of the piston by pulse duration modulation of a controlled leakage flow . | 1 |
medical devices for the treatment of spinal conditions are described herein . the medical device includes a main body that is adapted to be placed between the l5 vertebra and the sacrum so that the main body acts as a spacer with respect to the l5 vertebra and the sacrum to maintain distraction therebetween when the spine moves in extension . the main body is formed from two pieces , an upper body portion and a lower body portion . | 0 |
a system includes a substantially sealed , substantially airtight cabinet sized for housing a vertical array of heat - producing units , the cabinet having an exterior shell and the system including an interior divider wall disposed inside the cabinet , the shell and divider wall providing an equipment chamber adapted to support the array such that the array cooperates with the shell and divider wall in use to define a first plenum , the first plenum having a first inlet defined by the divider wall for receiving a flow of cooling gas and having a first outlet defined by a plurality of openings through the array whereby the first plenum communicates with the openings in use to exhaust substantially all of the flow of cooling fluid through the openings and hence through the array , wherein the divider wall is configured to allow the first inlet to admit the gas to the first plenum in a substantially horizontal direction . | 7 |
this invention relates to a system for the calibration of an optical particle - size analyzer of the light - intercepting type for spherical particles , wherein a rotary wheel or disc is provided with radially - extending wires of differing diameters , each wire corresponding to a particular equivalent spherical particle diameter . these wires are passed at an appropriate frequency between the light source and the light detector of the analyzer . the reduction of light as received at the detector is a measure of the size of the wire , and the electronic signal may then be adjusted to provide the desired signal for corresponding spherical particles . this calibrator may be operated at any time without interrupting other processing . | 6 |
a magnetic memory device having a packaged magnetic memory chip is disclosed , which comprises a package structure including a magnetic memory chip , and a magnetic guide of a high - permeability magnetic material , forming a structural member of the package structure . | 7 |
a topical skin barrier for protecting and promoting healing of skin , and for providing comfort to a patient , comprises a semi - solid hydrocarbon and a water - absorbing compound . the topical skin barrier effectively adheres to skin , affords protection from moisture and waste , and provides transparency in use . methods of in vitro evaluation are for a composition &# 39 ; s protection from moisture and waste , and a composition &# 39 ; s adhesion to skin . | 0 |
a method and apparatus for the management of injection and production of well fluids in a subterranean well is described to optimize the use of stimulation fluids to enhance their compatibility with subterranean reservoirs and the surface environment and thereby reducing the damage said fluids induce in subterranean reservoirs and upon flow back to the surface reduce their damage to the environment is described . more specifically , this method is directed to the subterranean treatment of injection fluids . | 8 |
a semiconductor memory device having a prom with an output register has an initialize input terminal and a programmable initial data memory cell for each bit . when an initialize input signal is supplied to the initialize input terminal , the output register is cleared or present in accordance with the content of the initial data memory cell , whereby the reduction of adaptability caused by a decrease in input terminals can be prevented , a circuit arrangement can be simplified , and a high degree of integration and high - speed operation can be achieved . | 6 |
the present invention is directed to packages having a flexible top sheet sealed to a flexible embossed bottom sheet the flexible bottom sheet comprises a plurality of embossed peaks and valleys wherein each valley has a defined perimeter with a valley base integrally connected to a valley wall which thereby defines an individual liquid containment cell . the packages according to the present invention are heat resistant to allow food packaged therein to be cooked in a microwave oven such that a substantial amount of water and / or grease released by the food during the cooking process is captured beneath a food contact surface in a plurality of embossed individual liquid containment cells , in preferred embodiments , the package of the present invention is a microwavable form - fill - seal package or microwavable vacuum package for storing and cooking a precooked or cured food product with substantial water and / or fat content . | 1 |
the present invention relates to an improved method for preparing dipeptidyl peptidase - iv inhibitor intermediates . the present invention is able to reduce preparation costs by using low cost reagents on reaction and is able to be used in mass production by improving yield . | 2 |
system and methods for formatting a virtual channel are provides in which , responsive to a user selection of a plurality of time - bounded multimedia events , there is formatted for display the plurality of time - bounded multimedia events in a first virtual channel . the user is enabled to fill a first time slot in the first virtual channel with overlapping time - bounded multimedia events from the plurality of time - bounded multimedia events . a representation of a numeric count of the overlapping time - bounded multimedia events is formatted for display in the first time slot . | 7 |
a collapsible container configured to lay substantially flat in a collapsed position and maintain an extended or usable position by utilizing load - bearing means rigidly disposed among and affixed to various support members . the load - bearing means are adapted to receive support members and sustain the container in its usable position when a load is placed therein . the load bearing means resist movement of support members in the direction caused by the load exerted on the container . when the load is removed , the load - bearing means is adapted to permit the support members to be withdrawn there from so that the container may be transitioned to a substantially flat collapsed position . | 0 |
Context. Wide binaries are a potential pathway for the formation of hot Jupiters. The binary fraction among host stars is an important discriminator between competing formation theories, but has not been well characterised. Additionally, contaminating light from unresolved stars can significantly affect the accuracy of photometric and spectroscopic measurements in studies of transiting exoplanets. <BR /> Aims: We observed 101 transiting exoplanet host systems in the Southern hemisphere in order to create a homogeneous catalogue of both bound companion stars and contaminating background stars, in an area of the sky where transiting exoplanetary systems have not been systematically searched for stellar companions. We investigate the binary fraction among the host stars in order to test theories for the formation of hot Jupiters. <BR /> Methods: Lucky imaging observations from the Two Colour Instrument on the Danish 1.54 m telescope at La Silla were used to search for previously unresolved stars at small angular separations. The separations and relative magnitudes of all detected stars were measured. For 12 candidate companions to 10 host stars, previous astrometric measurements were used to evaluate how likely the companions are to be physically associated. <BR /> Results: We provide measurements of 499 candidate companions within 20 arcsec of our sample of 101 planet host stars. 51 candidates are located within 5 arcsec of a host star, and we provide the first published measurements for 27 of these. Calibrations for the plate scale and colour performance of the Two Colour Instrument are presented. <BR /> Conclusions: We find that the overall multiplicity rate of the host stars is 38<SUP>+17</SUP><SUB>-13</SUB> %, consistent with the rate among solar-type stars in our sensitivity range, suggesting that planet formation does not preferentially occur in long period binaries compared to a random sample of field stars. Long period stellar companions (P> 10 yr) appear to occur independently of short period companions, and so the population of close-in stellar companions is unconstrained by our study. <P />Based on data collected by the MiNDSTEp consortium using the Danish 1.54 m telescope at the ESO La Silla observatory.Full Tables 1, 4, and 8 are only available at the CDS via anonymous ftp to <A href="http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr">http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr</A> (ftp://130.79.128.5) or via <A href="http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr/viz-bin/qcat?J/A+A/589/A58">http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr/viz-bin/qcat?J/A+A/589/A58</A> | 9 |
solder fillets are inspected post - reflow by illuminating firstly from one side only along a dimension through a row of components . only pixels arising from light received normal to the joints on that side are analysed . there is then illumination from the opposite side and corresponding image analysis normal to the right side fillets only . this avoids noise arising from reflections from a fillet across to the opposite fillet of an adjacent component . | 6 |
an improved wood processing apparatus which prevents clogging or fouling of the apparatus by providing a clear opening in the base of the apparatus for the passage of the pieces once cut , this area directing the pieces by gravity away from the drive mechanism . additionally , the fully enclosed nature of the cutting hole eliminates the possibility of logs of too large a section being inserted into the cutting drum thereby stalling or fouling the cutting drum action . | 8 |
A package of utilities for writing, reading, and applying image processing to calibrated data from imaging atmospheric Cherenkov telescopes in a standardized format. | 9 |
a container for storing a sensitive or aggressive product is disclosed . the container comprises a hollow basic body made of natural glass . a plunger is arranged displaceably in the interior of the basic body . in order to seal the container so as to be diffusion - proof , the basic body is sealed at a distal out - let opening and at a proximal actuating opening by respective seals which can be removed and / or severed and are sealed in a materially bonded manner onto a supporting surface surrounding the particular opening . the seals can be sealed , in particular inductively , onto the respective supporting surfaces . | 1 |
a fence module is adapted for installation without required anchoring buy providing a base frame and a plurality of upright supporting posts extending from the base frame . at least three fence sections extend between the supporting posts . a first fence section at a first extreme end of the fence module , a second fence section at a second extreme end of the fence module , and a third fence section angularly positioned between the first and second fence sections . a pair of vibration sensing modules are used to detect intruders , one applied to the first fence section and a second applied to the third fence section , with the first fence section positioned on the secure end of the protected zone . | 4 |
a tightly integrated palmtop computer system and personal computer system is disclosed . the palmtop computer system and personal computer system synchronize with each other to share information . the synchronization software recognizes different synchronization environments including : synchronizing multiple palmtop computer systems with a single personal computer system ; synchronizing a single palmtop computer system with multiple personal computer systems ; synchronizing a palmtop computer system with a remote personal computer system across a network using a local personal computer system ; and remotely synchronizing with a personal computer system across a telephone line . the synchronization software handles each different synchronization environment appropriately with minimal user interaction . | 8 |
We use a complete set of deep narrow-band imaging data for 384 galaxies gathered during the Virgo Environmental Survey Tracing Ionised Gas Emission (VESTIGE) to derive the first Hα luminosity function of the Virgo cluster within its virial radius. The data, which are sensitive to the emission of a single O-early B ionising star, allow us to cover the whole dynamic range of the Hα luminosity function (10<SUP>36</SUP> ≤ L(Hα)≤10<SUP>42</SUP> erg s<SUP>−1</SUP>). After they are corrected for [NII] contamination and dust attenuation, the data are used to derive the star formation rate function in the range 10<SUP>−4</SUP> ≲ SFR ≲ 10 M<SUB>⊙</SUB> yr<SUP>−1</SUP>. These luminosity functions are derived for gas-rich and gas-poor systems and for objects belonging to the different substructures of the Virgo cluster. They are then compared to those derived at other frequencies or using different tracers of star formation in Virgo, in other nearby and high-z clusters, in the field, and finally to those predicted by the IllustrisTNG cosmological hydrodynamical simulations (TNG50 and TNG100). The Hα luminosity function of the Virgo cluster is fairly flat (α = −1.07 when fitted with a Schechter function) in the range 10<SUP>38.5</SUP> ≲ L(Hα)≲10<SUP>40.5</SUP> erg s<SUP>−1</SUP>, and it abruptly decreases at lower luminosities. When compared to those derived for other nearby clusters and for the field, the slope and the characteristic luminosity of the Schechter function change as a function of the dynamical mass of the system, of the temperature of the X-rays gas, and of the dynamical pressure exerted on the interstellar medium of galaxies moving at high velocity within the intracluster medium. All these trends can be explained in a scenario in which the activity of star formation of galaxies is reduced in massive clusters due to their hydrodynamical interaction with the surrounding medium, suggesting once again that ram-pressure stripping is the dominant mechanism affecting galaxy evolution in local clusters of dynamical mass M<SUB>cluster</SUB> ≳ 10<SUP>14</SUP> M<SUB>⊙</SUB>. The comparison with the IllustrisTNG cosmological hydrodynamical simulations shows a more pronounced decrease at the faint end of the distribution. If the Virgo cluster is representative of typical nearby clusters of similar mass, this difference suggests that the stripping process in simulated galaxies in these environments is more efficient than observed. <P />Based on observations obtained with MegaPrime/MegaCam, a joint project of CFHT and CEA/DAPNIA, at the Canada-French-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT) which is operated by the National Research Council (NRC) of Canada, the Institut National des Sciences de l'Univers of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) of France and the University of Hawaii. | 9 |
the present invention relates generally to a cellular telecommunications network . each cell has at least one base station for sending messages on a downlink of a frequency division duplex to end user equipments within the cell and for receiving messages on an uplink from end user equipments within the cell . other end user equipment located within the cell which have no or only poor communication directly with the base station over the fdd communicate with the base station indirectly via an intermediate end user equipment , such as a mobile telephone . the intermediate end user equipment includes an fdd transceiver and a time division duplex transceiver and an fdd / tdd interface . the intermediate end user equipment receives signals from the base station over the fdd using the fdd transceiver and relays them via the fdd / tdd interface and the tdd transceiver towards a relevant one of the other end user equipments over a tdd and receives signals from the other end user equipment over the tdd using the tdd transceiver and relays them via the fdd / tdd interface and the fdd transceiver to the base station over the fdd . the network provider thereby improves capacity and coverage by utilising tdd channels without having to deploy and tdd infrastructure . | 7 |
disclosed is a support post for supporting roadway signs . in one embodiment , a polymer support post is formed of a composition of high density polyethylene — hdpe —, ground rubber and ‘ xlpe ’/ polycure . all these materials may be sourced from recycled materials . additionally , the support may include ultra - violet materials and flame retardant materials . in one embodiment , the ultra - violet materials and flame retardant material are included in recycled xlpe material . one or more support rods may be disposed within the polymer support post . additionally , one or more fragility apertures may extend through the support post to allow the support post to collapse upon impact . | 5 |
according to one aspect , embodiments provide a ups comprising an input configured to receive input power , a backup input configured to receive backup power from a backup power source , an output configured to provide output power , a communication stack including an external system interface configured to communicate with at least one external device , a local user interface including a switch , the switch having a first position corresponding to a filtering mode and a second position corresponding to a non - filtering mode , the switch being communicatively decoupled from the communication stack , and a controller configured to receive , through the communication stack , commands from an external entity , detect a position of the switch , identify , responsive to detection of the position of the switch corresponding to the filtering mode , that the commands are disallowed commands , and responsive to identifying the disallowed commands , ignore the disallowed commands without executing the disallowed commands . | 6 |
a fluid cooled vehicle brake includes a fluid flow passageway disposed in fluid communication with a brake shoe rim carrying a layer of friction material . high thermal conductive members may be disposed within the layer of friction material to conduct heat to the rim . heat radiator members are mounted within the coolant passageway . a brake fluid flow control includes a diverter valve responsive to brake pedal activation to divert fluid flow from the vehicle heater fluid flow loop to the brake shoe . | 5 |
This release brings a new plot function, parallelization, a few minor new features and bug fixes, as well as updated experimental data. New plot function For Bayesian analyses using Markov chains, smooth 1D and 2D histograms often have to be generated. This is already possible using the functions smooth_histogram and density_contour in flavio.plots. The new function density_contour_joint combines these functions by showing the contours of a 2D distribution along with the 1D marginals along the x and y axes. There is a demo of the new function in the new notebook in the examples repository. Parallelization When generating likelihood contour plots from parameter or Wilson coefficient fits, one faces the often time consuming steps of computing the likelihood in a 2D plane (using flavio.plots.likelihood_contour or flavio.plots.likelihood_contour_data) or of generating the pseudo-measurement for FastFit instances (using the make_measurement method). All of these three functions can now be parallelized, leveraging the power of multi-CPU systems. This works by simply passing the option threads=N with N > 1 to these functions. Treatment of upper limits For treating upper limits in experimental measurements, e.g. on branching ratios of unobserved decays, there is a new probability distribution GeneralGammaUpperLimit that is appropriate for low-statistics counting experiments with an uncertain background. This applies e.g. to the rare B decays with neutrinos in the final state mentioned below. Other improvements For all classes with named instances, e.g. Observable, Measurement, or Parameter, instances can now be accessed with a dictionary-like notation, e.g. Observable['BR(Bs->mumu)'], in addition to the old get_instance method. All 1D probability distributions now have methods get_error_left, get_error_right with an argument nsigma that return the lower and upper error for a given number of sigmas. The FastFit has gained a new method best_fit returning the position and log-likelihood of the best fit point in the space of fit parameters and Wilson coefficients. Experimental data The world average of BR(B->Xsgamma) has been updated to use the value of Misiak and Steinhauser that includes the recent Belle measurement All existing limits on decays of the type B→Mνν, where M is a meson, have been added, including the new Belle analysis, and using the new generalized treatment of upper limits mentioned above. Thanks to James Kahn for useful discussions. | 9 |
We report the ALMA Cycle 2 observations of the Class I binary protostellar system L1551 NE in the 0.9 mm continuum, C<SUP>18</SUP>O (3-2), <SUP>13</SUP>CO (3-2), SO (7<SUB>8</SUB>-6<SUB>7</SUB>), and CS (7-6) emission. At 0.″18 (=25 au) resolution, ∼4 times higher than that of our Cycle 0 observations, the circumbinary disk (CBD) as seen in the 0.9 mm emission is shown to be composed of a northern and a southern spiral arm, with the southern arm connecting to the circumstellar disk (CSD) around Source B. The western parts of the spiral arms are brighter than the eastern parts, suggesting the presence of an m = 1 spiral mode. In the C<SUP>18</SUP>O emission, the infall gas motions in the interarm regions and the outward gas motions in the arms are identified. These observed features are well reproduced with our numerical simulations, where gravitational torques from the binary system impart angular momenta to the spiral-arm regions and extract angular momenta from the interarm regions. Chemical differentiation of the CBD is seen in the four molecular species. Our Cycle 2 observations have also resolved the CSDs around the individual protostars, and the beam-deconvolved sizes are 0.″29 × 0.″19 (=40 × 26 au) (P.A. = 144°) and 0.″26 × 0.″20 (=36 × 27 au) (P.A. = 147°) for Sources A and B, respectively. The position and inclination angles of these CSDs are misaligned with those of the CBD. The C<SUP>18</SUP>O emission traces the Keplerian rotation of the misaligned disk around Source A. | 9 |
a semiconductor device includes a pillar - shaped silicon layer on a fin - shaped silicon layer . a gate insulating film and a metal gate electrode are around the pillar - shaped silicon layer and a metal gate line extends in a direction perpendicular to the fin - shaped silicon layer and is connected to the metal gate electrode . a contact resides on the metal gate line and a nitride film is on an entire top surface of the metal gate electrode and the metal gate line , except for the bottom of the contact . a vertical thickness of the nitride film relative to the substrate is greater than a horizontal thickness of the nitride film on the sidewall of the metal gate electrode and gate line relative to the substrate . | 7 |
a hybrid routing and forwarding solution for a mobile wireless sensor network is provided . this invention allows each node of the wireless sensor network to move in random directions in a three dimensional space . the invention seeks to minimize resource consumption while optimizing routing and forwarding in a wireless sensor network . | 7 |
in lighting fixture such as an exit sign , a light emitting diode lighting device is provided for mating engagement with an electrical socket of the lighting fixture . the light emitting diode lighting device has a plurality of light emitting diodes with a light directing member spaced therefrom for directing light into a desired illumination pattern . the light directing member can be wedge or parabola shaped . | 5 |
a method for treating a subterranean formation comprising measuring mechanical properties of a formation comprising young &# 39 ; s modulus , poisson &# 39 ; s ratio , and in - situ stress ; determining formation fracture height based on the mechanical properties ; estimating number and location of hydraulic fractures based on the determining ; identifying hydraulic fracturing treatment stages based on the estimating ; and performing hydraulic fracturing treatments in the stages . a method for treating a subterranean formation comprising measuring mechanical properties of a formation comprising young &# 39 ; s modulus , poisson &# 39 ; s ratio , and in - situ stress ; determining a target zone based on the mechanical properties ; estimating number and location of hydraulic fractures based on the determining ; identifying hydraulic fracturing treatment stages based on the estimating ; and performing hydraulic fracturing treatments in the stages . | 4 |
a method and apparatus are disclosed for providing communication between and among multiple keyboards and a common host . the keyboards can be peers , transmitting to the host either independently or cooperatively . alternatively , the keyboards can be prioritized , with lower - priority keyboards transmit to the host only when higher - priority keyboards are not , thereby avoiding interference with the higher - priority keyboards . also , the keyboards can be prioritized with lower - priority keyboards communicating with the host only through the higher - priority keyboards , the higher - priority keyboards storing and forwarding data from the lower priority keyboards to higher - priority keyboards and / or the host . a method for organizing data from multiple keyboards for transmission to the host is also disclosed , in which the intended message is received by the host in the presence of interference . | 6 |
a pre - printing toner - save method for selective , different - character page description language color - object rendering of different - category pdl color objects . this method includes a preliminary determination regarding whether such an object is categorizable as a text object , as a graphics object , or as a raster object , and a subsequent , “ post categorization ” evaluation of whether the specific - category object nominally selected for toner - save treatment possesses a certain preselected threshold characteristic . objects so categorized and “ successfully thresholded ” are then subjected to differentiation into different object regions , and then to toner - save rendering which includes the two , collaborative steps of preserving object - edge dot density , and , within an object &# 39 ; s bounding edge , establishing a checkerboard pattern of dots which maximizes dot gain . | 6 |
a flexible , fiber reinforced pipe has been invented for conveying fluids . the pipe is flexible enough to be spoolable , even under winter temperature conditions . the pipe can contain pressure , when buried , unrestrained and bent . the pipe exhibits impact resistance under normal handling and can be formed using a continuous process , such that it can be manufactured as it is being laid . a flexible , fiber reinforced pipe includes an inner tubular liner having an inner surface and an outer surface ; a first layer of reinforcing fibers helically wrapped about the inner liner and in direct contact therewith ; an outer layer of reinforcing fibers helically wrapped about an underlying layer of reinforcing fibers and in direct contact therewith ; and an outer tubular sheath applied over the outer layer in direct contact therewith . | 5 |
a seaming mechanism for a machine of the type employed to secure a metallic head on a metallic drum by deforming and folding together adjacent , initially lapped , peripheral portions of the head and drum end ; such mechanism embodying a pair of seaming rolls positioned for sequential movement into working engagement with such peripheral portions of the head and drum end , and corresponding seaming roll supporting arm units -- actuated from a single , driven cam -- operative to impart such sequential movement to said seaming rolls . | 1 |
a wipe includes a generally flat piece of material made of paper , cloth or the like . the generally flat piece of material is formed into a non - planar form having a three - dimensional shape , for example conical , for storage and dispensing . | 8 |
a humanized convenient door lock includes a lock housing , a latch , a security hook , an outside handle operation mechanism , an inside handle operation mechanism , a cylinder driving mechanism , and an inside deadlocking rotary knob driving mechanism . the inside handle operation mechanism drives and controls the latch , the security hook , and the inside deadlocking rotary knob driving mechanism . to open the door , it only needs a one - time operation by pressing down a handle , thereby providing ease and convenience . the design is a humanized one , making it particularly suit for the needs of the disabled and the elderly and for urgent door opening . | 4 |
a server system and cluster system using the same . the server system includes power supply module for providing first operation power , an energy - storing module for providing a stored power , power management module coupled to power supply module and energy - storing module for receiving first operation power and providing a second operation power , or for receiving the stored power and providing a third operation power , at least one motherboard having internal memory module for receiving second operation power or third operation power , and an external memory module coupled to the at least one motherboard . the present invention retains the data in the memory and the operating messages while a power failure occurs suddenly in the server so that server system is capable of restoring the data and the operating messages before the power failure to simplify the system and reduce the cost . | 8 |
this invention provides a metering method of automatic exposure for determining an exposure value of a picture having a subject , comprising a subject detecting step comprising using focus values of the picture to detect the subject , and an exposure value calculating step comprising using an auto exposure metering function to calculate an exposure value of the picture . the present invention can provide a simpler and smaller metering method . | 7 |
in an ethernet network element comprising at least one line interface element and a central processing unit to control forwarding of data packets at the network element , a method comprising receiving continuity check messages at the at least one line interface element , and processing the ccms in the at least one line interface element to provide continuity checks for connections to the network element without requiring processing of ccms by the cpu . | 7 |
an improved jaw for a rod gripping device is provided including a front , rod engaging face with a plurality of teeth or studs made of a material harder than the jaw body , such as tungsten carbide , with the studs positioned to engage an outer rounded rod surface . in one embodiment , the studs are oriented radially inward toward a longitudinal axis defined by the rod engaging surface . the rod engaging face of the jaw may have a concave shape in its lengthwise direction , thus being adapted to grasp a cylindrical member such as a rod or pipe section . a tool for gripping a rod including a pair of jaws is also provided . | 4 |
in one embodiment , a method for fabricating a neurostimulation stimulation lead comprises : providing a plurality of ring components and hypotubes in a mold ; placing an annular frame with multiple lumens over distal ends of the plurality of hypotubes to position a portion of each hypotube within a respective lumen of the annular frame ; molding the plurality of ring components and the hypotubes to form a stimulation tip component for the stimulation lead , wherein the molding fills interstitial spaces between the plurality of ring components and hypotubes with insulative material ; and forming segmented electrodes from the ring components after performing the molding . | 1 |
this is a design for a microphone which directly outputs a one - bit digital audio signal . no electronic analogue - to - digital converter is required . | 7 |
night vision apparatus including an infrared night vision sensor having a selected field of view and a display panel positioned for displaying an image detected by the sensor , the display panel having a display aspect ratio optimized based upon the horizontal dimension of the field of view of the infrared sensor such that the display aspect ratio decreases as the horizontal field of view narrows . | 6 |
We utilize generalized unitarity and recursion relations combined with effective field theory techniques to compute spin-dependent interaction terms for an inspiralling binary system in the post-Newtonian (PN) approximation. Using these methods offers great computational advantage over traditional techniques involving Feynman diagrams, especially at higher orders in the PN expansion. As a specific example, we reproduce the spin-orbit (up to 2.5PN order) and the leading-order S<SUP>2</SUP> (2PN) Hamiltonian for a binary system with one of the massive objects having nonzero spin using the S -matrix elements of elementary particles. For the same system, we also obtain the S<SUP>3</SUP> (3.5PN) spin Hamiltonian for an arbitrary massive object, which was until now known only for a black hole. Furthermore, we derive the missing S<SUP>4</SUP> Hamiltonian at leading order (4PN), again for an arbitrary massive object and establish that the minimal coupling of an elementary particle to gravity automatically captures the physics of a spinning black hole. Finally, the Kerr metric is obtained as a series in G<SUB>N</SUB> by comparing the action of a test particle in the vicinity of a spinning black hole to the derived potential. | 9 |
a system and method of attaching a heat sink to an integrated circuit chip includes providing a compliant material for constraining the heat sink &# 39 ; s mechanical motion while simultaneously allowing for thermal expansion of the heat sink . | 8 |
a method and devices are described for wirelessly uploading and downloading data to and from a mobile vehicular platform while within range of a coordinated network of base stations that monitor the location of the vehicle and optimize data throughput using any combination of diversity and beam forming adaptive antenna techniques while the vehicle is on the ground or additionally in the case of aircraft , not only on the ground , but also during take - off , climb , en - route , holding , on - approach , touchdown and rollout . particularly , in describing this art , the intent is to address the aspects of a quantifiable vehicle environment , where the vehicle &# 39 ; s behavior is predictable , such as in train routes , bus routes , ship dockings and aircraft flight plans . | 7 |
the aim of the present invention consists of reducing the switching time from one reception channel to another . in fact , this reduction will be particularly discernable since the number of different rights stored in a security module of a multimedia unit or decoder is high . when a user selects a service among those proposed by an electronic programs guide , an access control module explores a stored service information table in order to extract an access condition associated to the service . this access condition allows determining an index in a rights table stored in the access control module of a right that fulfills the access condition . the access control module transmits to the security module the index thus determined alone or accompanied by a control message . this index allows the security module to find quickly the right that it compares afterwards with the access condition included in the control message after decryption of the latter . | 6 |
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