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the present invention discloses an adhesive tape to secure an intravascular catheter to the skin of a patient at an intravascular site comprising : a strip of tape having adhesive on all of one side except for portions at the ends , the strip of tape having a length of about 15 to about 300 mm and width of about 4 to about 30 mm ; two removable covers affixed near the ends of the adhesive side of the strip , wherein the removable covers are separated from each other by a centrally located portion of the strip of tape ; and a third removable cover affixed to the central portion of the adhesive side of the strip of tape . the subject invention further reveals a sterile intravascular starter kit , said kit being comprised of the adhesive tape for an intravascular catheter , a tourniquet , a gauze pad , an antiseptic skin preparation device , optionally a towel , and a clear occlusive dressing . | 8 |
this invention provides an ultrasonic imaging system that implements imaging by distinguishing sharply and definitely the echo components generated by scattering in a microbubble contrast medium , from the tissue harmonic components generated by nonlinear propagation of a transmitted pulse . this ultrasonic imaging system , constructed to transmit / receive ultrasonic pulses to / from a living body and form a contrast image of the inside of the living body by using the contrast - imaging microbubbles , repeats the transmitting / receiving operations four times in all , under the same transmitting / receiving focus conditions at different phase angles = 0 °, = 120 °, =− 120 °, = 180 °] of the carrier of a transmitted pulse wave including a common envelope signal , sums up three time - series receive echo signals associated with , , , forms the contrast image , sums up two time - series receive echo signals associated with , , forms an image of the living body having a nonlinear pulse propagation property , and makes a superimposed display of the two kinds of images . | 6 |
an enclosure which defines an extension located both immediately above and rearward of an aquarium with a front wall , a rear wall , opposing side walls , a bottom wall , an open top . the enclosure comprising a fame that includes a plurality of support members . located about the frame members is a screen material or other material which defines the top , front , sides and rear walls of said enclosure . an opening is defined in the enclosure by the support members and the screen material . the opening is horizontally oriented , generally adjacent to the front wall and spaced below the top wall of the enclosure . the frame is adapted to be mounted relative to the aquarium such that the opening is generally coincidental with the open top of the aquarium . a portion of said enclosure is thus located above the aquarium with another portion of the enclosure located above and rearward of the rear wall of the aquarium . in this manner , the enclosure provides an enclosed space that extends both above and rearward of an aquarium so as to enable the healthy confinement of additional , principally land - based animals in a varied environment . | 0 |
a motor retractor , comprising : a winding shaft which winds up a webbing for restraining a vehicle passenger ; a motor which rotates the winding shaft in a webbing winding - up direction ; and a control portion which , after release of the webbing wearing state of the passenger : drives the motor to cause the webbing to be wound up around the winding shaft ; stops the motor when an overload on the motor is detected during the winding - up ; redrives the motor after a predetermined time having elapsed after the motor is stopped due to detection of the overland , and adjusts , at the time of the redriving , a driving state of the motor according to the time of driving the motor that has elapsed before the overload detection , is provided . | 1 |
a manufacturing method for producing ceramic item from a photocurable ceramic filled material by stereolithography . the method compensates for the anisotropic shrinkage of the item during firing to produce a dimensionally accurate item . | 1 |
a voltage level detecting circuit includes a resistance voltage divider , a level converter and an mos driver arranged such that the detection characteristics are immune to temperature variations . the voltage divider has two resistive elements serially connected to each other to produce a divided voltage . the two resistive elements have different resistance variations to temperature change . the level converter has a threshold voltage and converts a divided voltage which is more than the threshold voltage from the voltage divider into a binary signal . the mos driver produces a control signal on receipt of a binary signal from the level converter . | 7 |
a display device and method of operating the display device . the display device comprising a support substrate , a plurality of light emitting resonators placed in a matrix on the support substrate forming a plurality of rows and columns of the light emitting resonators , a plurality of light waveguides positioned on the substrate such that each of the light emitting resonators is associated with an electro - coupling region with respect to one of the plurality of light waveguides , a deflection mechanism for causing relative movement between a portion of at least one of the plurality of light waveguides and the associated light emitting resonator so as to control when the light emitting resonator is in the electro - coupling region , and a light source associated with each of the plurality of light waveguides for transmitting a light along the plurality of light waveguides for selectively activating each of the light emitting resonators when positioned within the electro - coupling region . | 6 |
a suspension apparatus has suspension units mounted on wheels and each unit has a fluid spring chamber . fluid is supplied to contracted fluid spring chambers and is exhausted from elongated fluid spring chambers to control the change in position of the vehicle . in the position control mode , a large - diameter path is selected to supply or exhaust a large amount of compressed fluid . in the height control mode , a small - diameter path is selected to supply or exhaust a small amount of compressed fluid . the required amounts of compressed fluid can be supplied to the fluid spring chambers in both the position and height control modes . | 1 |
the invention disclosed is a path optimizer for peer to peer networks . large amounts of p2p file exchanges increase the costs to maintain a network . network service providers typically pay for the amount of data they exchange with other network service providers . the present invention examines p2p messages between and within networks and provides a cost efficient path to handle each p2p message . | 7 |
an astronomical data collection method employing a novel optical reticle projector . prior art ground - based optical systems for astronomical data collection typically comprise a main telescope , and a guide telescope comprising an internal reticle . the guide telescope presumably corrects nominal tracking errors , but may itself , by way of the internal reticle , develop supererogatory errors due to differential flexure . the method of the present invention addresses the problem due to differential flexure , and solves it , by minimizing a source of the supererogatory errors , while recreating an internal reticle function in the novel optical reticle projector . | 8 |
a method and system for forming a virtual network . the method comprises the steps of providing each of a plurality of mobile objects with a transceiver , and transmitting a cellular / radio signals from a source . at least a first of the mobile objects is located in an area where the transceiver of the first mobile object does not receive the signal directly from the source , while a second of the mobile objects is in a position where the transceiver of the second mobile object receives the signal directly from the source . the transceiver of the second mobile object is used to receive the signal directly from the source and to transmit the signal to the transceiver of the first mobile object . | 7 |
the present invention provides a method of integrating existing strong encryption methods into the processing of a . zip file to provide a highly secure data container which provides flexibility in the use of symmetric and asymmetric encryption technology . the present invention adapts the well established . zip file format to support higher levels of security and multiple methods of data encryption and key management , thereby producing a highly secure and flexible digital container for electronically storing and transferring confidential data . | 6 |
a system using membranes for separating a desired component from a liquid or gas mixture to obtain a high - concentration organic solvent , such as in a plant for fermenting a biomass feedstock to produce ethanol . a module for removing water from the ethanol / water mixture comprises multiple vessels or elements connected together in series and supported by a frame . each element includes a number of flow tubes concentrically enclosing a tubular membrane leaving an annular space between the membrane &# 39 ; s outer wall and the flow tube &# 39 ; s inner wall . the preferred membrane is a hollow ceramic tube . an ethanol / water vapor is passed through the space between the tube walls , and a vacuum is pulled on the membrane &# 39 ; s hollow core . water molecules selectively move through the membrane . multiple passes through a series of elements having the concentric tubes and membranes gradually reduces the water content of the ethanol . | 2 |
a cushioning foot for a mobility aid includes an elastomeric or rubber foot configured to compress under axial and angular loading . a collar is affixed to the distal end of a shaft of the mobility aid and includes a flange for contacting and compressing the elastomeric or rubber foot under axial and angular loads . | 0 |
a method and system for generating and solving production model algorithms for the optimum management of production rates , equipment utilization , raw material , utilities , inventories and production schedule so as to increase total output and / or decrease total cost per unit of production for a continuous or semi - continuous manufacturing facility . the application updates dynamically so that users are provided real - time optimized production decisions on the basis of current information . | 6 |
This release matches the revised paper that underlies this package. This release is tagged 1.0.0 because it is expected that the code will not change anymore until publication of the paper. | 9 |
a cosmetic applicator for transporting and applying cosmetic material , including flocked applicators , a method for making applicators , and cosmetic dispensers including such applicators . the fibers of the flocking can vary in length , density , distribution and / or color . | 0 |
an apparatus for the separation and removal of solid waste material from a flowing liquid , for instance , wastewater , includes two endless , circulating chains , which are partially immersed in the liquid . the chains exhibit links which , by means of pivotal joints are bound together . between the two chains are placed sieve elements which , respectively , are rigidly affixed to each link . successive sieve elements overlap each other in the running direction of the chain in the area of the pivotal joint of the links . | 1 |
GEOS-Chem in Classic mode (single-node, OpenMP parallelization) | 9 |
the present invention provides novel biomarkers for use in the diagnosis and prognosis of cancerous and malignant conditions and further of diseases which are mediated by a proinflammatory immune response . the biomarkers are glycoproteins , the levels of expression of which have been correlated by the inventors to correspond to particular disease conditions . the invention further extends to methods for use in monitoring the response to therapy of a treatment for use in the treatment of a cancerous condition or proinflammatory disease . | 6 |
the invention provides packaging and mailable apparatus suitable for a variety of uses , such as in the postal system for the purpose of mailing , mass mailing , or self - mailing of optical discs or other optical and non - optical cards , displaying such discs or cards at point of purchase locations , and / or carrying them in one &# 39 ; s wallet or pocket . such packaging comprises mailcards , such as standard postcards or greeting cards ; card - sized gift packaging ; or protective packaging of various sizes , which such packages house optical discs or cards that may or may not be visible through the packaging . | 1 |
an electrophotographic photoreceptor is disclosed , comprising a conductive substrate having thereon a photosensitive layer , wherein the photosensitive layer comprises at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a compound of formula , a compound of formula , and a compound of formula as defined below : ## str1 ## wherein x i represents a cyano group , an alkoxycarbonyl group , or an aryloxycarbonyl group ; r i 1 and r i 2 each represents a hydrogen atom , an alkyl group , an aryl group , an alkoxycarbonyl group , an aryloxycarbonyl group , an alkylcarbonyl group , an arylcarbonyl group , a nitro group , a halogen atom , or a cyano group ; a i represents ## str2 ## wherein r i 3 and r i 9 each represents a hydrogen atom , an alkyl group , a nitro group , a halogen atom , or a cyano group ; and m and n each represents an integer of 0 to 3 ; ## str3 ## wherein x ii represents o , c 2 or c 2 , wherein r ii is an alkyl group ; r ii 1 and r ii 2 each represents a hydrogen atom , an alkyl group , an aryl group , an alkoxycarbonyl group , an aryloxycarbonyl group , a nitro group , a halogen atom , or a cyano group ; and m &# 39 ; and n &# 39 ; each represents an integer of 0 to 2 ; and ## str4 ## wherein r iii 1 and r iii 2 each represents a hydrogen atom , an alkyl group , an aryl group , an alkoxycarbonyl group , an aryloxycarbonyl group , an alkylcarbonyl group , an arylcarbonyl group , a nitro group , a halogen atom , or a cyano group , a iii represents ## str5 ## wherein r iii 3 and r iii 9 each represents a hydrogen atom , an alkyl group , a nitro group , a halogen atom , or a cyano group ; and m &# 34 ; and n &# 34 ; each represents an integer of 0 to 3 . | 6 |
Ultraviolet (UV) processing in the interstellar medium (ISM) induces the dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons. Aliphatics, including alkanes, are present in different interstellar environments, being prevalently formed in evolved stars; thus, the dehydrogenation by UV photoprocessing of alkanes plays an important role in the chemistry of the ISM, leading to the formation of unsaturated hydrocarbons and eventually to aromatics, the latter ubiquitously detected in the ISM. Here, through combined experimental results and ab initio calculations, we show that UV absorption (mainly at the Lyα emission line of hydrogen at 121.6 nm) promotes an alkane to an excited Rydberg state from where it evolves toward fragmentation, inducing the formation of olefinic C=C bonds, which are necessary precursors of aromatic hydrocarbons. We show that the photochemistry of aliphatics in the ISM does not primarily produce direct hydrogen elimination but preferential C–C photocleavage. Our results provide an efficient synthetic route for the formation of unsaturated aliphatics, including propene and dienes, and suggest that aromatics could be formed in dark clouds by a bottom-up mechanism involving molecular fragments produced by UV photoprocessing of aliphatics. | 9 |
a modular stackable hub system that includes at least one stackable hub for communicating any combination of a multiplicity of electrical signals , for example , isdn modems , port replication , usb to ethernet , ethernet switching , direct current , alternating current , routers , kvm switches , cable modem , firewire , dvd drives , cdrw drives , and usb . the stackable hub would include at least one upstream port and at least one downstream port for releasable mounting to other components in the stackable component system , and may include at least one external port and / or at least one bay for receiving a removable module . the upstream port would communicate upstream electrical signals , which may be any combination of the electrical signals , for example , the aforementioned electrical signals , with an upstream component , and may pass these electrical signals on to the downstream port , where a separate downstream component may be connected , and / or the external port . the removable module may , for example , be a surge protector . consequently , any number of stackable hubs may be stacked together and releasably mounted to and communicating electrical signals with a base unit . | 6 |
a clutch actuating apparatus for a double clutch transmission , may include an electric unit that generates rotational force , a decelerating unit coupled to the electric unit and reducing the rotational force of the electric unit , a straight - converting unit that converts the rotational force reduced by the decelerating unit into a straight motion force , a push rod that is moved straight by the straight motion force of the straight - converting unit and makes an operational stroke to selectively engage a clutch , a supplement force supplying unit engaging with the push rod to increase the straight movement force to the push rod or to remove the increased straight movement force from the push rod when the push rod engages or disengages the clutch , and a rod locating unit coupled to the push rod and changing a relative position of the push rod to the straight - converting unit . | 5 |
a method and apparatus for exposing a sample , including a liquid and another material , to sonic energy to produce a desired result such as , suspending a material support in the liquid . the material support may be a bead or other particle with at least one surface feature to which the material may bind . material in the liquid may attach to the material support , such as by specific or non - specific binding , entrapment or other , so as to facilitate separation of the material from the liquid . separation of the material supports from the liquid and other unbound material may be done by allowing the material supports to settle out , e . g ., under the force of gravity and / or as assisted by centrifugation , by applying a magnetic field in case the supports or material bound to the supports are movable by way of a magnetic field , or other techniques . | 2 |
methods and apparatus are provided for interference reduction during keyless authentication . the apparatus includes a control system having a controller configured to detect an authentication event and deactivate at least one device within the vehicle . the control system is also configured to transmit an authentication command and to reactive the at least one device within the vehicle in response to receiving a valid authentication signal . the method includes an authentication method for a user to operate a vehicle wherein an authentication event is detected and at least one device within the vehicle is deactivated . an authentication command is transmitted and the at least one device within the vehicle is reactivated in response to receiving a valid authentication signal . | 1 |
the object of the present invention is a liquid atomization procedure that uses appropriate geometric parameters and physical properties to ensure that the liquid to be atomized is discharged as a continuous , steady capillary microjet through a suitable orifice . the procedure relies on the microwithdrawal effect undergone by a liquid - gas interface when the gas is withdrawn from a point near the liquid surface . the invented procedure is applicable to any mechanism involving homogeneous atomization of liquids . | 1 |
RavenR version 2.1.4 now on CRAN and released here. 2.1.4 Updates to a number of functions and new features implemented, including: removal of all dependencies on spatial packages (e.g. sf, raster), and removal of the netcdf-related functions; rvn_download and rvn_run to enable downloading and running Raven.exe within R; rvn_rvi_write_template to write model rvi files from templates in the Raven manual; rvn_budyko_plot to generate a budyko curve from model precip, AET, and PET; updates to rvi mapping, including improvements to add functionality from ggrepel library in spacing labels, and addition of the DiagrammeR library to support rvn_rvi_process_diagrammer; rvn_budyko_plot to generate a budyko curve from model precip, AET, and PET; updates to handling rvt reading and writing, which is now generic for all rvt types; and rvn_met_interpolate for performing inverse distance weighting interpolation to fill missing data values in meteorological data (works immediately with weathercan downloads). | 9 |
a power supply device equipped with ac and dc power supply structures aims to separate an ac connection structure and a dc connection structure of the power supply device of a given size specification to replace the conventional dc and ac connection structures that are coupled on a single connection board so that the dc connection board may be extended to the maximum width of the power supply device specification to increase output legs and maximize the output power of the power supply device . | 6 |
a second - order bandpass filter having an improved frequency response is disclosed , in which a grounding capacitor is connected electrically to a two - port network as a feedback path so as to provide two finite transmission zeros . with the two transmission zeros , signals of second harmonic frequency and gsm signals may be blocked out from the pass band of the filter and thus filtered out . as such , the filter may be utilized in wireless local area network application . further , since no extremely small value component is used within the filter , the frequency response may not be influenced by a manufacturing process of the filter . in addition , the thus formed filter has a relatively smaller volume . | 7 |
I study the contribution of young massive star clusters (YMCs) and open star clusters (OCs) to the present day, intrinsic merger rate density of dynamically assembled binary black holes (BBHs). The BBH merger event rate is estimated based on a set of state-of-the-art evolutionary models of star clusters, as presented in Banerjee (2021). The merger-event rates are obtained by constructing a cluster population of the Universe, out of the models, taking into account mass distribution of clusters and cosmic star formation and enrichment histories, as per observations. The model BBH merger rate density ranges from a pessimistic to a reference value of 0.5-37.9 yr<SUP>-1</SUP> Gpc<SUP>-3</SUP>, for a LIGO-Virgo-like detector horizon. The reference rate well accommodates the BBH merger rate densities estimated from GWTC-1 and GWTC-2 merger-event catalogues. The computed models also yield differential BBH merger rate densities that agree reasonably with those from GWTC-1 and, as well, with the much more constrained ones from GWTC-2. These results suggest that dynamical interactions in YMCs and OCs can, in principle, alone explain the BBH merger rate density and its dependence on the merging-binary properties, as inferred from to-date gravitational-wave (GW) events. The cosmic merger rate density evolution also agrees with GWTC-2. The models predict a rate of ≈5 yr<SUP>-1</SUP> Gpc<SUP>-3</SUP> for eccentric LIGO-Virgo mergers from YMCs and OCs. The improving constraints on BBH merger rate density with mounting GW events will help constraining scenarios of star cluster formation across cosmic time and as well the relative contributions of the various compact binary merger channels. | 9 |
the present invention is directed towards a process that allows for the adjustment of hydrogen concentration in a syngas product or fischer - tropsch feedstock stream . in particular , the invention is identified as an improved process for producing syngas comprising a secondary chemical reaction , preferably a water gas shift reaction , that allows for the adjustment of the hydrogen concentration in a syngas product stream . ultimately , the present invention is for an improved process for converting hydrocarbon - containing gas to liquid hydrocarbons . | 2 |
We analyse spectroscopic and photometric transits of the hot Jupiters WASP-52 b and HAT-P30 b obtained with ESPRESSO, Eulercam and NGTS for both targets, and additional TESS data for HAT-P-30. Our goal is to update the system parameters and refine our knowledge of the host star surfaces. For WASP-52, the companion planet has occulted starspots in the past, and as such our aim was to use the reloaded Rossiter-McLaughlin technique to directly probe its starspot properties. Unfortunately, we find no evidence for starspot occultations in the datasets herein. Additionally, we searched for stellar surface differential rotation (DR) and any centre-to-limb variation (CLV) due to convection, but return a null detection of both. This is unsurprising for WASP-52, given its relatively cool temperature, high magnetic activity (which leads to lower CLV), and projected obliquity near 0° (meaning the transit chord is less likely to cross several stellar latitudes). For HAT-P-30, this result was more surprising given its hotter effective temperature, lower magnetic field, and high projected obliquity (near 70°). To explore the reasons behind the null DR and CLV detection for HAT-P-30, we simulated a variety of scenarios. We find that either the CLV present on HAT-P-30 is below the solar level or the presence of DR prevents a CLV detection given the precision of the data herein. A careful treatment of both DR and CLV is required, especially for systems with high impact factors, due to potential degeneracies between the two. Future observations and/or a sophisticated treatment of the red noise present in the data (likely due to granulation) is required to refine the DR and CLV for these particular systems; such observations would also present another opportunity to try to examine starspots on WASP-52. | 9 |
Vera C. Rubin Observatory, through the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), will allow us to derive a panchromatic view of variability in young stellar objects (YSOs) across all relevant timescales. Indeed, both short-term variability (on timescales of hours to days) and long-term variability (months to years), predominantly driven by the dynamics of accretion processes in disk-hosting YSOs, can be explored by taking advantage of the multiband filters option available in Rubin LSST, in particular the u, g, r, i filters that enable us to discriminate between photospheric stellar properties and accretion signatures. The homogeneity and depth of sky coverage that will be achieved with LSST will provide us with a unique opportunity to characterize the time evolution of disk accretion as a function of age and varying environmental conditions (e.g., field crowdedness, massive neighbors, metallicity) by targeting different star-forming regions. In this contribution to the Rubin LSST Survey Strategy Optimization Focus Issue, we discuss how implementing a dense observing cadence to explore short-term variability in YSOs represents a key complementary effort to the Wide-Fast-Deep observing mode that will be used to survey the sky over the full duration of the main survey (≈10 yr). The combination of these two modes will be vital to investigate the connection between the inner-disk dynamics and longer-term eruptive variability behaviors, such as those observed on EX Lupi-type objects. | 9 |
methods of screening incoming packets are provided . a first firewall detects a tunnel formation . a second firewall maintains a list of open firewall sessions . each tunnel has one or more associated firewall sessions . the first firewall detects variable situations , such as when the tunnel is torn down , and notifies the second firewall so that , for example , the second firewall call act to clear an associated firewall session from the firewall session list . incoming packets that are associated with firewall sessions that have been cleared from the firewall session list may not be passed through the second firewall . | 7 |
an inkjet printhead , typically constructed by a mems process , includes a large number of nozzle chambers with ink ejection nozzle apertures and a paddle moveable in each chamber by an actuator to deliver ink through the nozzle . each actuator extends through an aperture in a side wall of the nozzle chamber and is provided with a shield to inhibit leaking or wicking of ink from the chamber . | 1 |
The spectral properties of the post-merger gravitational-wave signal from a binary of neutron stars encodes a variety of information about the features of the system and of the equation of state describing matter around and above nuclear saturation density. Characterizing the properties of such a signal is an "old" problem, which first emerged when a number of frequencies were shown to be related to the properties of the binary through "quasi-universal" relations. Here we take a new look at this old problem by computing the properties of the signal in terms of the Weyl scalar ψ <SUB>4</SUB>. In this way, and using a database of more than 100 simulations, we provide the first evidence for a new instantaneous frequency, ${f}_{0}^{{\psi }_{4}}$ , associated with the instant of quasi-time-symmetry in the dynamics, and which also follows a quasi-universal relation. We also derive a new quasi-universal relation for the merger frequency ${f}_{\mathrm{mer}}^{h}$ , which provides a description of the data that is 4 times more accurate than previous expressions while requiring fewer fitting coefficients. Finally, consistent with the findings of numerous studies before ours, and using an enlarged ensemble of binary systems, we point out that the ℓ = 2, m = 1 gravitational-wave mode could become comparable with the traditional ℓ = 2, m = 2 mode on sufficiently long timescales, with strain amplitudes in a ratio ∣h <SUP>21</SUP>∣/∣h <SUP>22</SUP>∣ ~ 0.1-1 under generic orientations of the binary, which could be measured by present detectors for signals with a large signal-to-noise ratio or by third-generation detectors for generic signals should no collapse occur. | 9 |
We tested the gravitational 1 /r<SUP>2</SUP> law using a stationary torsion-balance detector and a rotating attractor containing test bodies with both 18-fold and 120-fold azimuthal symmetries that simultaneously tests the 1 /r<SUP>2</SUP> law at two different length scales. We took data at detector-attractor separations between 52 μ m and 3.0 mm. Newtonian gravity gave an excellent fit to our data, limiting with 95% confidence any gravitational-strength Yukawa interactions to ranges <38.6 μ m . | 9 |
a method and apparatus for controlling access to digital information utilizes a location identity attribute that defines a specific geographic location . the location identity attribute is associated with the digital information such that the digital information can be accessed only at the specific geographic location . the location identity attribute further includes a location value and a proximity value . the location value corresponds to a location of an intended recipient appliance of the digital information , and may be further defined in terms of latitude , longitude and altitude dimensions . the location identity attribute is enforced by allowing access to the digital information only at the specific geographic location . as a first part of this enforcement process , the location of an appliance through which access to the digital information is sought is identified . the appliance location is then compared to the specific geographic location defined by the location identity attribute , and access to the digital information is allowed only if the appliance location falls within the specific geographic location . there are many ways to identify the location of the appliance , including : resolving the appliance location from a street address for the appliance ; retrieving the appliance location from a file stored within the appliance ; recovering the appliance location from a gps receiver embedded in the appliance ; and recovering the appliance location by triangulating rf signals received by the appliance . | 6 |
a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device which has the steps of : forming an insulated gate field effect transistor of a first conductivity type on a semiconductor substrate ,; forming a first insulating film over the semiconductor substrate , the first insulating film covering the insulated gate electrode ; forming a contact window through the first insulating film to at least one of the source / drain regions ; embedding a metal plug in the contact window ; forming a second insulating film having an oxygen blocking function on the first insulating film , the second insulating film covering the metal plug ; forming a capacitor lower electrode on the second insulating film ; forming a dielectric oxide film having a perovskite crystal structure on the lower electrode ; annealing the semiconductor substrate in an oxygen - containing atmosphere ; and forming a capacitor upper electrode on the dielectric oxide film . a semiconductor device can be realized which has capacitors with dielectric oxide films of a perovskite crystal structure having a high dielectric constant . | 7 |
a rail attachment assembly for attaching an end of a sinuous spring band to a steel rail . a vertical flange of the rail is provided with pairs of longitudinally spaced apertures to facilitate passage of anchor links or band elements . the steel rail section between the apertures in each pair is deformed inwardly of the flange to permit seating of the heavier gauge band segment or the lighter gauge link segment for rotation about a fixed axis . where either a link or a spring is employed , noise , grinding and squeeking normally associated with uncontrolled vertical and / or lateral motion and travel of the link or springs ; i . e ., &# 34 ; wandering &# 34 ;, is obviated . | 0 |
Winking (oscillating) filaments have been observed for many years. However, observations of successive winking filaments in one event have not yet been reported. In this paper, we present the observations of a chain of winking filaments and a subsequent jet that are observed right after the X2.1 flare in AR11283. The event also produced an extreme-ultraviolet (EUV) wave that has two components: an upward dome-like wave (850 km s<SUP>-1</SUP>) and a lateral surface wave (554 km s<SUP>-1</SUP>) that was very weak (or invisible) in imaging observations. By analyzing the temporal and spatial relationships between the oscillating filaments and the EUV waves, we propose that all the winking filaments and the jet were triggered by the weak (or invisible) lateral surface EUV wave. The oscillation of the filaments last for two or three cycles, and their periods, Doppler velocity amplitudes, and damping times are 11-22 minutes, 6-14 km s<SUP>-1</SUP>, and 25-60 minutes, respectively. We further estimate the radial component magnetic field and the maximum kinetic energy of the filaments, and they are 5-10 G and ~10<SUP>19</SUP> J, respectively. The estimated maximum kinetic energy is comparable to the minimum energy of ordinary EUV waves, suggesting that EUV waves can efficiently launch filament oscillations on their path. Based on our analysis results, we conclude that the EUV wave is a good agent for triggering and connecting successive but separated solar activities in the solar atmosphere, and it is also important for producing solar sympathetic eruptions. | 9 |
a variable speed floating point unit comprising : 1 ) an execution pipeline comprising a plurality of execution stages capable of executing floating point operations in a series of sequential steps ; and 2 ) a clock controller capable of receiving an input clock signal and generating a variable speed output clock signal capable of clocking the execution pipeline . the clock controller adjusts a speed of the variable speed output clock signal according to a level of queued opcodes waiting to be executed in the execution pipeline . | 6 |
The inflow of cosmological gas on to haloes, while challenging to directly observe and quantify, plays a fundamental role in the baryon cycle of galaxies. Using the EAGLE suite of hydrodynamical simulations, we present a thorough exploration of the physical properties of gas accreting on to haloes - namely, its spatial characteristics, density, temperature, and metallicity. Classifying accretion as 'hot' or ' cold' based on a temperature cut-off 10<SUP>5.5</SUP> K, we find that the covering fraction (f<SUB>cov</SUB>) of cold-mode accreting gas is significantly lower than the hot-mode, with z = 0 f<SUB>cov</SUB> values of ${\approx}50{{\ \rm per\ cent}}$ and ${\approx}80{{\ \rm per\ cent}}$, respectively. Active galactic nucleus (AGN) feedback in EAGLE reduces inflow f<SUB>cov</SUB> values by ${\approx}10{{\ \rm per\ cent}}$, with outflows decreasing the solid angle available for accretion flows. Classifying inflow by particle history, we find that gas on first-infall on to a halo is metal depleted by ≈2 dex compared to pre-processed gas, which we find to mimic the circum-galactic medium (CGM) in terms of metal content. We also show that high (low) halo-scale gas accretion rates are associated with metal-poor (rich) CGM in haloes below $10^{12}\, \mathrm{M}_{\odot }$, and that variation in halo-scale gas accretion rates may offer a physical explanation for the enhanced scatter in the star-forming main sequence at low (${\lesssim}10^{9}\, \mathrm{M}_{\odot }$) and high (${\gtrsim}10^{10}\, \mathrm{M}_{\odot }$) stellar masses. Our results highlight how gas inflow influences several halo- and galaxy-scale properties, and the need to combine kinematic and chemical data in order to confidently break the degeneracy between accreting and outgoing gas in CGM observations. | 9 |
a method for obtaining nmr spectra of quadrupolar nuclei having spin i & gt ; ½ using magic angle spinning in solid powders and transfer of coherences from a neighboring nucleus with spin s = 1 / 2 to single - or double - quantum transitions of quadrupolar nuclei having spin i & gt ; ½ , is characterized in that the transfer of coherences occurs through a combination of scalar and residual dipolar splittings . with the inventive method improved nmr - spectra can be obtained from which parameters can be extracted , which can be related to the structure and internal dynamics of solids containing the quadrupolar nuclei . | 6 |
the present invention provides seating apparatuses that may reduce an effect of an ailment such as sciatica , joint illness , degenerative disc condition , hip bursitis , tendinitis , or sacral / coccyx pain . a seating apparatus includes a back portion and a seating portion , each portion having at least one encased bladder that is inflated by a pumping component in a timed sequence . the bladders may be differently shaped , asymmetrically situated with respect to a center axis , and spatially overlapping . the bladders are inflated and deflated in accordance with a predetermined time sequence and are independently controlled . the seating apparatus may contain a set of encased bladders that may be configured for different aliments . a user selects a treatment for one of the ailments through a remote control unit . consequently , a subset of bladders is configured so that the selected subset of bladders is inflated and deflated . | 0 |
a method for the waterproofing of joints and / or cracks in the upstream face of dams , other hydraulic works and concrete or masonry structures . a waterproofing membrane includes a strip of elastically yielding synthetic material that is fastened to the surface to be protected along the whole joint and / or crack . prior to positioning the waterproofing membrane , sliding elements are positioned onto the surface to support the membrane . a protection and sliding substrate is properly fastened independently from the waterproofing membrane so that the waterproofing membrane is allowed to freely elongate and follow the movements of the joint and / or the crack while maintaining a water tightening condition . | 4 |
the invention concerns a vehicle having a closure with a handle surrounded by a handle bezel , and a method of assembling the handle bezel to the closure . the handle bezel , which may contain a key cylinder , mounts around the handle and includes a retainer bracket having a retaining clip . the retaining clip includes fastener retention tabs that engage with a fastener extending from an inner surface of the closure . the fastener retention tabs allow the handle bezel to be installed from the outer surface of the closure without requiring extra fastener installation . but the handle bezel cannot be removed from the closure without access to the inner surface of the closure . | 4 |
a medical device of the type used for assisting a user in manually delivering repetitive therapy to a patient , the device comprising a feedback device configured to generate feedback cues to assist the user in timing the delivery of the repetitive therapy , at least one sensor or circuit element configured to detect actual delivery times , at which the user actually delivers the repetitive therapy , and a processor , memory , and associated circuitry configured to compare the actual delivery times to information representative of desired delivery times to determine cue times at which the feedback cues are generated by the feedback device . | 0 |
an apparatus for isolating a first zone from a second zone in a subterranean wellbore . the apparatus includes an outer tubular and an inner tubular disposed within the outer tubular forming an annular flow path therebetween that is in fluid communication with the first zone . the inner tubular defines a central flow path that is in fluid communication with the second zone . a sleeve having at least one seal is positioned in the annular flow path and is axially movable relative to the inner and outer tubulars between a closed position wherein the seal engages the inner tubular and an open position wherein the seal engages the outer tubular . a mandrel is slidably disposed within the inner tubular and is coupled to the sleeve . the mandrel is operable to shift the sleeve between the open position and the closed position responsive to changes in pressure within the central flow path . | 4 |
a first speed detecting means detects whether the engine speed has fallen below a prescribed level . a second speed detecting means detects whether an accelerator pedal angle has been changed at a speed higher than a predetermined value . a third speed detecting means is provided to detect whether the speed of the automobile is equal to , or higher than , a predetermined value . upon receipt of the output signals from the first , second and third speed detecting means , a solenoid drive circuit drives engine vibration absorbers for a predetermined period of time . more specifically , the circuit energizes solenoids for this period . the solenoids rotate the thus rotary valves of the absorbers , thus closing the orifices of the absorbers . as a result , the absorbers generate great forces damping the back - and - forth motion of the engine . the vibrations of the engine are therefore not transmitted to the chassis of the automobile . | 5 |
a universal serial bus dock is provided . the usb dock includes : a plurality of downstream ports ; and a upstream port , connecting the usb dock to a portable device , wherein the upstream port includes an on - the - go id pin and a differential pair ; and a microcontroller , configured to detect operating states of the portable device , wherein when it is detected that the portable device is in a usb otg host mode and has entered a suspend state , the microcontroller controls the portable device to switch from the usb otg host mode to a usb device mode by toggling a state of the usb otg id pin , thereby charging the portable device via the upstream port . | 6 |
an x - ray marker includes a shaping material formed with a base having a substantially constant thickness and pattern formed in the base having a thickness different than the base . an x - ray attenuator is suspended in the shaping material creating a composite material having a substantially uniform density . the x - ray absorption of the base varies in proportion with the base thickness . therefore , the different thicknesses of the base forms an image corresponding to the pattern when the marker is disposed over an x - ray sensitive image receptor and exposed to x - rays . | 6 |
a first computing device operated by a first user of a social networking system sends a quote attributed to a second user of the social networking system to a server device . the server device receives input from a second computing device operated by a second user indicating the consent of the second user to sharing the quote with selected other users of the social networking system . the server device shares the quote with the selected other users of the social networking system in response to receipt of the consent of the second user . | 7 |
an apparatus , and method of forming the same , for measuring a head - to - disc contact force in a magnetic disc storage system are disclosed . a slider body of the head has a trailing edge and an air bearing surface . a flexible beam is formed on the slider body at a corner between the air bearing surface and the trailing edge . contact between the flexible beam and the disc causes deflection of the flexible beam . a degree of deflection of the flexible beam is indicative of the force caused by contact between the head and the disc . the apparatus includes first and second electrical access terminals for use in determining a parameter indicative of the quantity of deflection of the flexible beam and thereby of the force caused by contact between the head and the disc . | 6 |
positive - acting no - process printing plates are disclosed in which a stable visual or print - out image is obtained upon exposure of the plate to actinic radiation . the visual image is obtained by incorporation into the photosensitive layer , a dye which is irreversibly bleached upon exposure of the printing plate . for example , an acid which is generated upon exposure of a photopolymer to radiation may be used to bleach a dye of this invention . the visual or print - out images produced are useful in the production cycle and are stable to basic environments that may be encountered in the production setting . | 6 |
there is provided an ignition system for a rotary piston engine comprising first and second ignition means mounted in a rotor housing . the first ignition means is positioned ahead of the second ignition means in the direction of rotation of a rotor . switching means is actuated in response to the output signal of an engine speed sensor and an intake manifold vacuum sensor so that current is supplied to the second ignition means only during specified periods such as during the high engine speed operation and high engine load operation . | 5 |
an electronic apparatus includes a first input unit to input an image signal and a first audio signal that constitute a first video content , a second input unit to input a second audio signal different from the first audio signal , a first calculation unit to detect a face image area in which a face of a person is included from the image signal input , and calculate a face evaluation value evaluating a certainty of the face image area detected , a second calculation unit to detect a voice of the person from the first audio signal input , and calculate a voice evaluation value evaluating a volume of the voice , a setting unit to set first and second weighting factors for each image signal , and a generation unit to generate a third audio signal , and generate a second video content constituted of the third audio signal and the image signal . | 6 |
Nowadays, astronomers perform point spread function (PSF) fitting for most types of observational data. Interpolation of the PSF is often an intermediate step in such algorithms. In the case of the Multi-AO Imaging Camera for Deep Observations (MICADO) at the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), PSF interpolation will play a crucial role in high-precision astrometry for stellar clusters and confirmation of the Intermediate-Mass Black Holes (IMBHs) presence. Significant PSF variations across the field of view invalidate the approach of deconvolution with a mean PSF or on-axis PSF. The ignoring of PSF variations can be especially unsatisfactory in the case of Single Conjugate Adaptive Optics (SCAO) observations, as these sophisticated and expensive systems are designed to achieve high resolution with ground-based telescopes by correcting for atmospheric turbulence in the direction of one reference star. In plenty of tasks, you face the question: How can I establish the quality of PSF fitting or interpolation? Our study aims to demonstrate the variety of PSF quality metrics, including the problem of revealing IMBHs in stellar clusters. | 9 |
a motor gasoline composition for use in automotive vehicles is disclosed . a selected gasoline fraction is combined with a specified amount of a selected alkali earth metal salt whereby plug fouling inhibiting ability is greatly improved . | 2 |
a method and apparatus for capturing an analog waveform on a serial bus . the method comprises the steps of designating a predetermined digital data sequence , decoding a serial data signal carried on a serial data bus , and comparing the decoded serial data signal to the predetermined digital data sequence . when it is determined that a portion of the decoded serial data matches the predetermined digital data sequence , the portion of the serial data signal corresponding to the matching portion of the decoded serial data signal is marked . | 6 |
a computing system receives a compressed archive file that includes a one or more new executable software modules , and a installation file specifying instructions for installing such modules on the computing system . the modules and the installation file are extracted from the compressed archive file , and the modules installed in accordance with the instructions . instances of executing software modules that correspond to the installed modules are notified about their impending termination . the instances are then terminated before launching corresponding instances of the installed modules . | 6 |
a sensor system includes a sensor and a control module . the sensor includes an electrically actuated moving member . the sensor is in fluid communication with a reservoir of a separator that separates a first fluid from a fuel . the control module selectively causes current to be supplied to the sensor to actuate the member . the control module measures the current and determines a parameter of the current . the control module identifies one of presence and absence of the first fluid in the reservoir based on the parameter . | 6 |
process for preparing baked dog biscuits having a coating containing at least one inorganic pyrophosphate , comprising : subjecting unbaked dog biscuit dough to a liquefied coating material containing at least one inorganic pyrophosphate , thereby , forming a coating of such liquefied coating material on the dog biscuit ; and baking the unbaked dog biscuit dough pieces having a coating containing said at least one inorganic pyrophosphate . the baked , coated dog biscuits are chewed and / or eaten by dogs , with the result that tartar accumulation on their teeth is reduced or prevented . | 0 |
a novel surgical apparatus and method of use in osteoplasty and other methods of injecting materials into a subject for medical purposes . the present invention particularly relates to the surgical treatment of traumatic , pathogenic , or osteoporotic bone conditions of the human and other animal body systems and more particularly , to a novel apparatus and method for injection of a material into a lesion of a vertebral body or other bony structure . | 0 |
a laser beam generating module capable of projecting a series of concentric circles of light is connected to the frame of a firearm in substantial alignment with the gun barrel . the laser beam can be actuated on demand , and the resultant pattern will be projected onto the target . due to the intrinsic fan angle of the spatially projected beams , the circles displayed on the target will appear to be spaced further apart when the target is further away , and appear to be spaced closer when the target is nearer . by selecting a suitable laser fan angle , it is possible to get an immediate visual indication of the approximate range to the target increasing the potential accuracy . | 5 |
the present invention relates generally to the field of food supplements for cosmetic purpose . more specifically , the present invention aims to provide an ingredient containing chicoric acid and / or derivatives for preventing and / or treating hyper - pigmentation of skin , skin color imperfections such as age - spots and other skin disorders characterized by abnormal pigments . the present invention also aims at improving skin tone as well as providing a skin lightening agent . | 0 |
an access device includes a body , a first tube , a second tube , and a mechanism . the first and second tubes extend through the body . the mechanism operably couples the first and second tubes such that at least one tube is pivotable about an axis with respect to the other tube . the body may form a substantially fluid - tight seal at the incision . in another embodiment , the access device further includes a third tube extending through the body and the mechanism operably couples the tubes together such that at least two tubes are pivotable about the axis with respect to the remaining tube . | 0 |
a system , method and computer readable medium of instructions are provided which are useful for determining whether an evaluation testing method or device is clinically equivalent to a reference testing method or device . the report can include a modified mean difference plot , a variability chart , confidence intervals for bias and a plot of the intervals . a graphical user interface is provided to allow data associated with the reference and evaluation methods or devices to be identified . a level of variance in the reference method is determined . an observed bias between the evaluation methods or devices and the reference methods or devices is calculated . a confidence interval for the bias is calculated . the biases between the evaluation methods or devices and reference method or device is compared relative to the level of variance in the reference method , and a report is generated including a conclusion about whether the evaluation methods or devices are clinically equivalent to the reference method or device . | 6 |
the optical system , which is comprised of a thin layer of ion conducting , macromolecular material , or solid polymer electrolyte sandwiched between two electrodes presenting each a conducting deposition carried by a support plate such that at least one of the conductor depositions and the associated support plate are transparent , is heated by applying between the conductor depositions of said electrodes an electric voltage signal of which at least one portion includes an alternating component which has an amplitude between 0 . 05 and 100 volts and a frequency lower than 5 khz and preferably between 2 and 2000 hz so as to generate within said optical system an alternating ionic current susceptible of producing a heating of the ion conducting macromolecular material by joule effect . the optical system to be heated , which may be an electrochromium device , may have particularly a glazing type structure or a mirror type structure . | 7 |
an apparatus for measuring gas leakage including a hollow container having a gas inlet port which is connected to a reference pressure gas supply via a valve and another gas outlet port that is connected to a test container ; a liquid container located in the hollow container , a balance mechanism mounted within the hollow container which is maintained in equilibrium by an inverted floating cup that is attached to the underside of the balance beam and which is immersed in a liquid contained in the liquid container , a supply pipe that introduces gas at a reference pressure into the floating cup , a detector which detects the inclination of the balance mechanism and generates a signal corresponding thereto , a measuring device that measures the displacement of the floating cup as a function of the signal from the detector , and a restoring means that will restore the equilibrium of the tilted balance beam . | 6 |
a method of phosphorous reduction in stormwater runoff using iron humate , such as in the form of a filter , a layered filter bed , a stacked wall or a liner . the stormwater runoff is sent to a fluid retention area such as a retention pond , wetland reservoir or the like where the runoff is filtered through iron humate . while the runoff is filtered , the iron humate absorbs or chemically retains the phosphorous in the runoff to produce filtered runoff with a reduced level of phosphorous . in an alternate embodiment , the runoff can be pumped from a retention pond into a iron humate filter where the runoff is filtered . in another alternate embodiment , the iron humate filter may be placed in a trench below ground to intercept and filter groundwater flows . | 2 |
a regenerator for a thermal cycle engine and methods for its manufacture . the regenerator has a random network of fibers formed to fill a specified volume and a material for cross - linking the fibers at points of close contact between fibers of the network . a method for manufacturing a regenerator has steps of providing a length of knitted metal tape and wrapping a plurality of layers of the tape in an annular spiral . | 5 |
a vertically adjustable armrest that is suitable for use in connection with various types of passenger vehicles , including commercial aircraft . the armrest includes a slide mechanism for permitting easy height adjustment of the armrest and also includes a locking mechanism for securely locking the headrest in the desired elevated position . the armrest moves in a smooth vertical motion and is continuously biased toward an upraised position . vertical adjustment of the armrest is accomplished by pushing a push button located in the upper portion of the armrest . | 0 |
the instant disclosure relates to a system and method of constructing drilling and production platforms that are particularly useful in remote , inaccessible and / or environmentally sensitive operating environments . according to one aspect of the invention , an arctic drilling platform is provided wherein various methods and means of interlocking neighboring platform modules are provided . methods and means for sealing the intersections formed between a plurality of interlocked platform modules are also disclosed . according to further aspects of the invention , improved platform floor plans are provided , and various wellhead cellar layouts and sealing means are also described . methods and means of enhancing the usefulness of modular storage platforms are disclosed , and a number of support post installation and removal techniques are also provided . also taught are a variety of methods of adjusting the height and level of an assembled drilling platform , and methods and means of adding extension members useful for extending the length of a support post are also described . | 4 |
a method for forming a nanowire tunnel field effect transistor device includes forming a nanowire connected to a first pad region and a second pad region , the nanowire including a core portion and a dielectric layer , forming a gate structure on the dielectric layer of the nanowire , forming a first protective spacer on portions of the nanowire , implanting ions in a first portion of the exposed nanowire and the first pad region , implanting in the dielectric layer of a second portion of the exposed nanowire and the second pad region , removing the dielectric layer from the second pad region and the second portion , removing the core portion of the second portion of the exposed nanowire to form a cavity , and epitaxially growing a doped semiconductor material in the cavity to connect the exposed cross sections of the nanowire to the second pad region . | 8 |
a liquid crystal film is provided . the exemplified lcf can be used as a reflective polarization plate , which can improve luminance and light utilization efficiency of a display device , such as an lcd , and the like . | 8 |
Code for planktonic foraminiferal d18O quantile regression deconvolution and Mediterranean box model sensitivity estimates | 9 |
a holding apparatus for use in combination with a working machine , where such loading apparatus has a first quadric parallel link body attached to the working machine and adapted to be oscillated within a vertical plane ; a second quadric parallel link body attached to the first link body through a l - shaped member for oscillating motion therewith , and having a holder arm assembly effective to hold a workpiece ; and a mechanism adapted to reciprocate said holder arm assembly of the second link body . | 8 |
a pixel for an imaging device is described . the pixel includes a photosensitive device provided within a substrate for providing photo - generated charges , a circuit associated with the photosensitive device for providing at least one pixel output signal representative of the photo - generated charges , the circuit includes at least one operative device that is responsive to a first control signal during operation of the associated circuit and a pump circuit . the pump circuit may include substrate pumps , charge pumps and / or voltage pumps . the pixel may also be embedded in an imaging system . | 7 |
a relay and a data processing method are provided . the relay includes : a detection unit for classifying and detecting event oriented monitoring data and non - event oriented monitoring data from monitoring data ; a storage unit for storing the detected monitoring data ; a communication unit for receiving a request signal of the monitoring data from a monitoring device and transmitting corresponding monitoring data in response to a transmission request signal of the monitoring data ; and a control unit for extracting event oriented monitoring data from the monitoring data and performing a control to transmit the monitoring data requested from the monitoring device . | 7 |
a job execution apparatus , comprising : an accumulator unit to accumulate jobs with their destination information ; an authentication unit to perform an authentication to permit a user to execute jobs transmitted to the user and accumulated in said accumulator unit , and said authentication unit is provided inside or outside of the apparatus ; a job execution unit , and a controller unit to make said job execution unit whether or not execute a job transmitted to the user who is permitted by said authentication unit to execute jobs automatically after the authentication , depending on an attribute of the job . | 6 |
an electronic data analysis , storage , and retrievable system includes a verification capability for verifying the integrity of the system &# 39 ; s operational health . an operation monitoring mechanism continuously monitors the system &# 39 ; s operation . a collection mechanism contains relevant system data . the system further includes a storage ability for archiving system data . a media verification mechanism verifies the integrity and authenticity of storage media . finally , a data analysis mechanism analyzes and compares archived system information . | 6 |
We investigate pre-processing using the observed quenched fraction of group and cluster galaxies in the Yang et al. Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS)-seventh data release (DR7) group catalogue in the redshift range of 0.01 < z < 0.045. We categorize group galaxies as virialized, infall or backsplash and we apply a combination of the Dressler-Shectman statistic and group member velocities to identify subhaloes. On average, the fraction of galaxies that reside in subhaloes is a function of host halo mass, where more massive systems have a higher fraction of subhalo galaxies both in the overall galaxy and infall populations. Additionally, we find that within the range 2 ≲ r<SUB>200</SUB> < 3 the quiescent fraction is higher in the subhalo population with respect to both the field and non-subhalo populations. At these large radii (2 ≲ r<SUB>200</SUB> < 3), the majority of galaxies (∼80 per cent) belong to the infall population and therefore, we attribute the enhanced quenching to infalling subhalo galaxies, indicating that pre-processing has occurred in the subhalo population. We conclude that pre-processing plays a significant role in the observed quiescent fraction, but only for the most massive (M<SUB>halo</SUB> > 10<SUP>14.5</SUP> M<SUB>⊙</SUB>) systems in our sample. | 9 |
We revisit the planetary microlensing event OGLE-2013-BLG-0132/MOA-2013-BLG-148 using Keck adaptive optics imaging in 2013 with NIRC2 and in 2020, 7.4 yr after the event, with OSIRIS. The 2020 observations yield a source and lens separation of 56.91 ± 0.29 mas, which provides us with a precise measurement of the heliocentric proper motion of the event μ <SUB>rel,hel</SUB> = 7.695 ± 0.039 mas yr<SUP>‑1</SUP>. We measured the magnitude of the lens in the K band as K <SUB>lens</SUB> = 18.69 ± 0.04. Using these constraints, we refit the microlensing light curve and undertake a full reanalysis of the event parameters including the microlensing parallax π <SUB>E</SUB> and the distance to the source D <SUB> S </SUB>. We confirm the results obtained in the initial study by Mróz et al. and improve significantly upon the accuracy of the physical parameters. The system is an M dwarf of 0.495 ± 0.054 M <SUB>⊙</SUB> orbited by a cold, Saturn-mass planet of 0.26 ± 0.028 M <SUB>Jup</SUB> at projected separation r <SUB>⊥</SUB> = 3.14 ± 0.28 au. This work confirms that the planetary system is at a distance of 3.48 ± 0.36 kpc, which places it in the Galactic disk and not the Galactic bulge. | 9 |
tab length is controlled in a tape applicator by adjusting the position of a tension roll as the diameter or periphery of the tape supply roll is changed to increase the force pulling the tape from the supply roll as the diameter of the tape supply roll decreases without significantly changing the tension in the tape . | 1 |
an electrical connector having a male coupling assembly including a male coupling ring and a male connection insert and a female coupling assembly including an anti rotational washer and female connector insert . the male coupling assembly is equipped with interengaging portions which prevent rotational movement between the male coupling assembly and the male connector insert . the female coupling assembly includes interengaging portions which prevent rotational movement between the female coupling ring and the female connector insert . | 7 |
disclosed is a multi - purpose secure and anonymous payment system based on a variety of cryptographic confidentiality , authentication , and privacy methods . users pay anonymously over the internet using their mobile phones supported by the secure sim card . the sim cards do not reveal any personal payment information that is not directly necessary for the transaction to either the merchant or the bank . the system allows configuration of different cryptographic methods or hardware components to allow proper balancing of any specific implementation while maintaining strong security and privacy . it is resilient to connection breakdowns and allows users and merchants to recover from such disruptions without maintaining complex transaction states on the sim card and without financial losses to any of the parties . the system and protocols can also be configured for electronic cash payments with smart cards or software agents on the internet or at conventional merchant sale terminals . | 7 |
an improved miniature golf course provides water features which may advance , retard , or randomly impact the motion of the golf ball . the features may also wet the players by spraying them , forcing them to wade , misting them , etc . the features may take the form of water jets , streams , waterfalls , cascades , swirling turbulent water , water tunnels , triggers , alternative routes to the green , alternative parts of the green reached by different water features , fountains , gratings , nets , floating fairways and greens , ramps , waterwheels , water cannons , and combinations thereof . | 0 |
an apparatus and method is disclosed for blocking specific television commercials from the viewer &# 39 ; s television based upon the characteristics of the television commercial . in the method , characteristics from a first signal containing a television commercial received at a television are determined . the characteristics may include video and / or audio characteristics , and the characteristics may define a signature . characteristics from a second signal , also containing the television commercial , are also received and are compared to the first signature . upon recognizing the second signal , the television commercial is blocked . | 7 |
information derived from breast self - examination is recorded using a system that includes a plurality of transparent overlays . each overlay has a plurality of images depicting front and side views of right and left female breasts , with each image having a coordinate system . a writing board has a surface with a number of pegs extending therefrom . when an overlay is placed against the writing board surface the pegs extend through holes in the overlay . the pegs and holes provide a mechanism that registers the images on multiple overlays applied against the surface . an overlay is used to record information about the position and size of masses detected in a breast . each overlay represents the condition of the breast at a different point in time . | 6 |
Context. Detailed modelling of the high-energy emission from gamma-ray binaries has been propounded as a path to pulsar wind physics. <BR /> Aims: Fulfilling this ambition requires a coherent model of the flow and its emission in the region where the pulsar wind interacts with the stellar wind of its companion. <BR /> Methods: We have developed a code that follows the evolution and emission of electrons in the shocked pulsar wind based on inputs from a relativistic hydrodynamical simulation. The code is used to model the well-documented spectral energy distribution and orbital modulations from LS 5039. <BR /> Results: The pulsar wind is fully confined by a bow shock and a back shock. The particles are distributed into a narrow Maxwellian, emitting mostly GeV photons, and a power law radiating very efficiently over a broad energy range from X-rays to TeV gamma rays. Most of the emission arises from the apex of the bow shock. Doppler boosting shapes the X-ray and very high energy (VHE) lightcurves, constraining the system inclination to i ≈ 35°. There is tension between the hard VHE spectrum and the level of X-ray to MeV emission, which requires differing magnetic field intensities that are hard to achieve with constant magnetisation σ and Lorentz factor Γ<SUB>p</SUB> of the pulsar wind. Our best compromise implies σ ≈ 1 and Γ<SUB>p</SUB> ≈ 5 × 10<SUP>3</SUP>, so respectively higher and lower than the typical values in pulsar wind nebulae. <BR /> Conclusions: The high value of σ derived here, where the wind is confined close to the pulsar, supports the classical picture that has pulsar winds highly magnetised at launch. However, such magnetisations will require that further investigations are based on relativistic MHD simulations. <P />Movies associated to Figs. A.1-A.4 are available in electronic form at <A href="http://www.aanda.org/10.1051/0004-6361/201425394/olm">http://www.aanda.org</A> | 9 |
a new mechanism of an open - end adjustable spanner includes right latch , left latch , return spring , and control containing hairpin springs and serrated bit respectively installed by deck into an accommodation trough of a handle to create a torque transmission structure to turn a ratchet by gearing to permit easy alignment of the ratchet at the bolt or nut and avoid falling off before and after tightening or loosening up the bolt or nut ; and allow efforts - saving and convenient torque application in clamping head of a bolt or nut by selecting a proper specification of the configuration of the open end of the ratchet . | 1 |
an automatic hand dryer contains a heating element and a motor which drives a squirrel cage fan . the fan exhausts air past the heating element to a downwardly - directed outlet . a base or mounting plate is adapted for flush mounting to a wall . the axis of the fan is peripendicular to the base plate and wall to which the dryer is attached . a control or sensing circuit emits signals to a detection zone beneath the outlet and monitors the zone for reflected signals indicative of a user &# 39 ; s presence . the circuit operates to energize and deenergize the power circuit to the fan motor and heating element . upon detection for a predetermined period , the circuit energizes the power circuit . the control circuit deenergizes the power circuit upon interruption of the reflected signals for a predetermined period , or after a predetermined maxium time period of continuous detection . under the latter condition , the stimulus reflecting the emitted signals must be removed from the detection zone to reactivate the control circuitry . any incremental interruption in the reflected signal which does not exceed the period of permitted interruption , restarts the commencement of the timing of the maximum period of continuous detection . | 0 |
an oil filter module may include a casing and a filter therein . the oil filter module may also include a cap coupled to the casing , and including a drain nipple protruding downward from a portion of the cap corresponding to a bottom support plate of the filter with a drain hole formed in the drain nipple . the oil filter module may further include a drain pin coupled to the drain nipple so as to be removable so that the drain hole is open or closed by the drain pin . a rotation groove having a rotating axis of the casing may be formed in a lower surface of the bottom support plate . the drain hole may be formed at a position corresponding to the rotation groove , and the drain pin may be seated at one end thereof onto a bottom of the rotation groove when the drain pin is coupled to the drain nipple . | 1 |
an apparatus for communicating data , including facsimile data , via first wireless signals and second wireless signals . the apparatus includes a facsimile machine coupled to a switch , a first transceiver that converts the first wireless signals with the switch , and a second transceiver that converts the second wireless signals with the switch . the switch is selectable to a first state wherein the facsimile data is coupled between the first transceiver and the facsimile machine , and a second state wherein the facsimile data is coupled between the second transceiver and the facsimile machine , and a third state wherein the data is coupled between the first transceiver and the second transceiver . | 1 |
a method for recognizing and avoiding premature combustion events includes the steps of : providing at least one sensor and / or an electronic evaluation circuit for recognizing premature combustion ; directly recognizing premature combustion ; and performing at least one measure for avoiding premature combustion when premature combustion is recognized . | 5 |
the isolation , elucidation and synthetic replication of novel pentapeptidemides and esters are described . the compounds have the general structure ## str1 ## in which r 1 and r 2 are selected as shown below : ## str2 ## r . sub . 1 = ch . sub . 3 ; r . sub . 2 =-- o -- ch . sub . 2 ch . sub . 2 ch . sub . 2 ch . sub . 2 ch 3 16a ) r . sub . 1 = ch . sub . 3 ; r . sub . 2 =-- o -- ch . sub . 2 ch . sub . 2 ch . sub . 2 ch . sub . 2 ch 2 ch 2 ch 2 ch 3 16b ) r . sub . 1 = ch . sub . 3 ; r . sub . 2 =-- nh -- ch . sub . 2 ch . sub . 2 ch . sub . 2 ch . sub . 2 ch 2 ch 3 16c ) | 2 |
a system for determining the type of graphical data within a scanned image . the system scans an image to obtain grayscale image data , and then performs a density slice operation on the grayscale image data , using a predetermined grayscale range , to produce binary image data . the system erodes the binary image data , and counts the number of black pixels remaining within the image data . if the count of the black pixels within the image exceeds a maximum acceptable pixel count , the area is considered to be continuous tone , such as a photograph , otherwise , the region is considered to be bi - tonal , such as line art or text . the system can also perform multiple density slices and erosions , using different grayscale ranges , or the results , and then analyze the result of the or operation to determine the type of image . | 6 |
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