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an information aggregation and synthesization system and process . the present invention provides aggregation and packaging of structured or unstructured information from disparate sources such as those available on a network such as the internet . a network compatible / addressable interface device is operated by a user . the network interface device communicates with local datastores or network accessible datastores via an addressing scheme such as uniform resource locator addresses utilized by the internet . data passing between the network interface device and the datastores is accessed , polled , and retrieved through an intermediary gateway system . such aggregated information is then synthesized , customized , personalized and localized to meet the information resource requests specified by the user via the network interface device . | 7 |
a wheel for use with a bicycle includes a hub for mounting the wheel to a bicycle . the wheel includes a rim about which a tire is mountable and a plurality of spokes that extend between the hub and the rim . the rim and / or one or more of the spokes have a leading and / or trailing edge , at least part of which has an undulating configuration . | 1 |
the present invention provides an improved orthopedic system in which the part of a device that attaches to the bone is detachable from the rest of the device . the system includes a proximal bone anchor , associated proximal fastener , a distal bone anchor , and associated distal fastener . the bone anchors are affixed to the bone on opposing sides of the bone repair site , which may be an osteotomy . the fasteners serve to releasably mechanically couple the orthopedic device , which may be a distractor , to the bone anchors . in a preferred embodiment , the bone anchors are made from a resorbable material . | 8 |
The Astropy Project is a community effort to develop a common core package for Astronomy in Python and foster an ecosystem of interoperable astronomy packages. This entry includes a specific release of the core astropy package. | 9 |
in order to provide a pleasing aesthetic appearance , and also in order to enable concealed , directional lighting to be used , an openword grid - like suspended ceiling system has outer squares which contain four inner blades forming an inner square surrounded by four rectangles . light fittings are associated with the rectangles so that the axis of a light fitting can be inclined . in order to enable the ceiling system to be packaged at low packing density , the four inner blades are hinged to each other and collapse so as to lie parallel to each other . after opening out , they can be hooked into the sides of the outer squares . | 4 |
a method . iadd . and means . iaddend . of treating burn and decubitus patients in which a generally nonadhering disposable laminated fabric having nonwoven non - migrating fibrous surfaces is interposed between the patient and a surface on which he is supported . | 0 |
waste from confined animal feeding / growing operation is flushed from barn and routed to an enclosed anaerobic digester . a liquid portion of the digested waste is further treated with aerobic digestion and then clarified liquid is used to flush the barn and restart the cycle . high water volume used for frequent flushing of the barn combined with enclosed anaerobic digestion leads to control of odors . | 0 |
a ripple converter includes a transistor for switching an input direct - current voltage , a choke coil and a smoothing capacitor for smoothing the switched direct - current voltage , a flywheel diode for causing a current to flow through the choke coil when the transistor is turned off , and a comparing unit for controlling the on / off of the transistor according to ripple in an output voltage . in the ripple converter , a waveform converter is provided on a connecting path between an output terminal and a non - inverting input terminal of a comparator in the comparing unit . a result of converting the waveform of the output voltage is compared with a reference voltage , and a result of the comparison is fed back to the transistor . | 7 |
a novel flexure provides an improved disk drive suspension , the flexure having a different thickness of insulative film between its metal layer and respective ones of its read and write conductor circuits to vary the circuit impedances accordingly to different and optimum values for each type of circuit . | 6 |
a liquid density measurement system comprises a capacitance probe and a temperature sensor both immersible in a liquid the density of which is to be measured . signals derived from the probe and sensor are converted into respective electrical signals representing changes in the dielectric constant and temperature of the liquid respectively . these signals are scaled in a predetermined mutual ratio and then summated to give an output signal proportional to the density of the liquid . the scaling ratio is set according to predetermined liquid parameters such that the accuracy of the density represented by the output signal is unaffected by changes in liquid composition . | 6 |
an integral tape path assembly includes a head subassembly , a buffer / guide subassembly and a spaced sensor / guide subassembly , all mounted to a common tape path plate . the buffer / guide subassembly includes a buffer arm which pivots about an axis shared by a fixed guide . a hall - effect position sensor can be mechanically calibrated via an aperture in a housing . the speed sensor / guide subassembly includes a roller which serves to guide the tape on the take - up side of the tape drive system and to drive a shaft holding a speed indicator for a speed sensor . the speed sensor / guide subassembly includes a fixed - orientation washer for urging the tape against an upper flange of the roller . the washer is off - center sprung to counter distorting forces engendered by the tape as it engages the roller . accordingly , a compact tape path assembly is provided requiring a reduced number of precision alignments and minimizing sources of tape distortion . | 6 |
The Clusters, Clumps, Dust, and Gas in Extreme Star-forming Galaxies (CCDG) survey with the Hubble Space Telescope includes multiwavelength imaging of 13 galaxies less than 100 Mpc away, spanning a range of morphologies and sizes, from blue compact dwarfs to luminous infrared galaxies, all with star formation rates in excess of hundreds of solar masses per year. Images of seven merging galaxies in the CCDG survey were artificially redshifted to compare with galaxies at z = 0.5, 1, and 2. Most redshifted tails have surface brightnesses that would be visible at z = 0.5 or 1 but not at z = 2 due to cosmological dimming. Giant star clumps are apparent in these galaxies; the 51 measured have similar sizes, masses, and colors to clumps in observed high-z systems in the UDF, GEMS, GOODS, and CANDELS surveys. These results suggest that some clumpy high-z galaxies without observable tidal features could be the result of mergers. The local clumps also have the same star formation rate per unit area and stellar surface density as clumps observed at intermediate and high redshift, so they provide insight into the substructure of distant clumps. A total of 1596 star clusters brighter than M<SUB>V</SUB> = -9 were identified within the boundaries of the local clumps. The cluster magnitude distribution function is a power law with approximately the same slope (∼-1 for a plot of number versus log luminosity) for all the galaxies both inside and outside the clumps and independently of clump surface brightness. | 9 |
a data reproducing apparatus and method for improving data detection performance by adjusting decision levels used in a data detector . the data reproducing apparatus includes an equalizer which equalizes an input digital signal , a data detector which detects data from the output of the equalizer based on decision levels , and a level decision unit which detects levels corresponding to the decision levels used in the data detector from the output of the equalizer and feeds back corrected decision levels , which adaptively vary with the output level of the equalizer , to the data detector . accordingly , the detection performance of the data detector is improved . | 6 |
a method and apparatus for increasing the internal height of a casing of an air cleaner for an engine in order to accommodate a larger air filter . a larger air filter is accommodated by increasing the distance between the upper and lower members of the casing by increasing the thickness of the air filter &# 39 ; s peripheral flange or by adding a spacer element between the upper and lower members . | 5 |
Previous work has established the enhanced occurrence of compact systems of multiple small exoplanets around metal-poor stars. Understanding the origin of this effect in the planet formation process is a topic of ongoing research. Here we consider the radii of planets residing in systems of multiple transiting planets, compared to those residing in single-transiting systems, with a particular focus on late-type host stars. We investigate whether the two radius distributions are consistent with being drawn from the same underlying planetary population. We construct a planetary sample of 290 planets around late-K and M-dwarfs containing 149 planets from single-transiting planetary systems and 141 planets from multi-transiting compact multiple planetary systems (54 compact multiples). We performed a two sample Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Mann-Whitney U test, and Anderson-Darling K-Sampling test on the radius distributions of our two samples. We find statistical evidence (p < 0.0026) that planets in compact multiple systems are larger, on average, than their single-transiting counterparts. We determine that the offset cannot be explained by detection bias. We investigate whether this effect could be explained via more efficient outgassing of a secondary atmosphere in compact multiple systems due to the stress and strain forces of interplanetary tides on planetary interiors. We find that this effect is insufficient to explain our observations without significant enrichment in H2O compared to Earth-like bulk composition. | 9 |
scanning localized evaporation and deposition of an evaporant on a substrate utilizes a mask assembly comprised of a series of mask elements with openings thereon and spaced apart in a stack . the openings are aligned so as to direct the evaporant therethrough onto the substrate . the mask elements are heated and the stack may include a movable shutter element to block openings in adjacent mask elements . the evaporant streams are usually vertical but some may be oblique to the substrate , and they may be of different materials . | 2 |
a dioxetane that includes a fluorescent chromophore spiro - bound at the 4 - carbon of the dioxetane . the dioxetane has the formula ## str1 ## where x is cr 7 r 8 , o , s , or n - r , and each r 1 , r 2 , r 3 , r 4 , r 5 , andr 6 , independently , is h , an electron - withdrawing group , an electron - donating group , heteroaryl , or an enzyme cleavable group , or groups r 1 - r 6 together form a ring , and t is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl , polyaryl , cycloalkylidene or polycycloalkylidene group spiro - bound at the 3 - carbon of the dioxetane . the dioxetane can be decomposed by direct cleavage of the dioxetane 0 -- 0 bond or by cleavage of an enzyme cleavable group bonded to the dioxetane to form a luminescent substance that includes the coumarin portion of the dioxetane . the dioxetanes are used in an assay to detect a member of a specific binding pair or an enzyme . | 6 |
We report the discovery of a microlensing exoplanet OGLE-2012-BLG-0563Lb with the planet-star mass ratio of ∼ 1× {10}<SUP>-3</SUP>. Intensive photometric observations of a high-magnification microlensing event allow us to detect a clear signal of the planet. Although no parallax signal is detected in the light curve, we instead succeed at detecting the flux from the host star in high-resolution JHK‧-band images obtained by the Subaru/AO188 and Infrared Camera and Spectrograph instruments, allowing us to constrain the absolute physical parameters of the planetary system. With the help of spectroscopic information about the source star obtained during the high-magnification state by Bensby et al., we find that the lens system is located at 1.3{}<SUB>-0.8</SUB><SUP>+0.6</SUP> kpc from us, and consists of an M dwarf (0.34 {}<SUB>-0.20</SUB><SUP>+0.12</SUP>M{}<SUB>⊙ </SUB>) orbited by a Saturn-mass planet (0.39 {}<SUB>-0.23</SUB><SUP>+0.14</SUP>M<SUB>Jup</SUB>) at the projected separation of 0.74{}<SUB>-0.42</SUB><SUP>+0.26</SUP> AU (close model) or 4.3{}<SUB>-2.5</SUB><SUP>+1.5</SUP> AU (wide model). The probability of contamination in the host star’s flux, which would reduce the masses by a factor of up to three, is estimated to be 17%. This possibility can be tested by future high-resolution imaging. We also estimate the (J-{K}<SUB>{{s</SUB>}}) and (H-{K}<SUB>{{s</SUB>}}) colors of the host star, which are marginally consistent with a low metallicity mid-to-early M dwarf, although further observations are required for the metallicity to be conclusive. This is the fifth sub-Jupiter-mass (0.2\lt {m}<SUB>{{p</SUB>}}/{M}<SUB>{Jup</SUB>}\lt 1) microlensing planet around an M dwarf with the mass well constrained. The relatively rich harvest of sub-Jupiters around M dwarfs is contrasted with a possible paucity of ∼1-2 Jupiter-mass planets around the same type of star, which can be explained by the planetary formation process in the core-accretion scheme. | 9 |
No description provided. | 9 |
an operating system provides an extensible share action to broker content sharing between applications executing on a computing platform such as a personal computer , tablet computer , or smartphone . the share action enables a consistent user experience for content sharing to be implemented across all applications and eliminates users having to switch from the current application they are using to some other functionality in order to share content . applications can participate with the operating system share action as source applications and / or target applications . source applications may describe what content is shareable given the current state of their application when the user chooses to invoke the share action . target applications can be configured to receive the shared content from the source application according to content type , and will expose a companion view of their application to the user that is specifically tailored to facilitate sharing . | 6 |
a multi - layer cvd coating has at least one coating layer made of a metallic hard material layer x having a thickness of 10 to 90 nm , and at least one additional coating layer made of a metallic hard material layer y doped with boron , having a boron content of 0 . 005 to 5 at . % and a thickness of 10 to 90 nm . at least one coating layer x adjoins a coating layer y . the novel coatings exhibit significantly improved wear resistance . | 2 |
a method and apparatus for reducing the effect of integrity loss in a hollow fiber membrane module , said module including a plurality of hollow fiber membranes , at least one end of the fiber membranes being supported in a pot , the method including the step of increasing flow resistance of the liquid through the lumen of the fiber membrane in the region of the pot . | 1 |
a closure system consists of lock and several keys in which the closing of the lock , determined by mechanically or magnetically controllable tumblers , is variable in such a manner that a closure code of the lock which corresponds initially to the coding of the first key can be varied by rearrangement of at least one tumbler element within the lock , in response to the coding of a successor key . this negates need for a tool or hand knob . displacement of the tumbler element be effected by means of the corresponding successor key in the manner that successor keys are divided into a first region associated exclusively with a closure code of the tumblers and a second supplementation region e which enters into action when the first region agrees with the closure code of the tumblers . this shifts the tumbler element into the position acted on by the supplementation region of the next successor key . | 8 |
the invention is an inflatable antenna system . the antenna system includes an inflatable lenticular dish . the dish is enclosed in an inflatable radome . the inflatable radome stabilizes the orientation of the dish and protects it from environment conditions such as wind . | 7 |
the present disclosure provides for a system and method that intensely oxidizes water as it navigates through a system and accurately , controllably neutralizes the oxidation by - products before the water exits the system . | 2 |
A dark matter halo is commonly defined as a spherical overdensity of matter with respect to a reference density, such as the critical density or the mean matter density of the universe. Such definitions can lead to a spurious pseudo-evolution of halo mass simply due to redshift evolution of the reference density, even if its physical density profile remains constant over time. We estimate the amount of such pseudo-evolution of mass between z = 1 and 0 for halos identified in a large N-body simulation, and show that it accounts for almost the entire mass evolution of the majority of halos with M_{200\bar{ρ}} ≲ 10^{12} h^{-1} M_⊙ and can be a significant fraction of the apparent mass growth even for cluster-sized halos. We estimate the magnitude of the pseudo-evolution assuming that halo density profiles remain static in physical coordinates, and show that this simple model predicts the pseudo-evolution of halos identified in numerical simulations to good accuracy, albeit with significant scatter. We discuss the impact of pseudo-evolution on the evolution of the halo mass function and show that the non-evolution of the low-mass end of the halo mass function is the result of a fortuitous cancellation between pseudo-evolution and the absorption of small halos into larger hosts. We also show that the evolution of the low-mass end of the concentration-mass relation observed in simulations is almost entirely due to the pseudo-evolution of mass. Finally, we discuss the implications of our results for the interpretation of the evolution of various scaling relations between the observable properties of galaxies and galaxy clusters and their halo masses. | 9 |
a variable speed drive clutch of the type including a drive shaft , a driven or output shaft , a drive sheave on the drive shaft , a driven sheave on the driven shaft , and a drive belt for drivably interconnecting the drive sheave to the driven sheave . the drive sheave includes a fixed half and an axially slideable half . the slideable half defines a housing in which a support or spider for supporting flyweights is mounted . the flyweights move radially outward and inwardly , from a given radius at any given instant , in response to increasing and decreasing rotating speeds , respectively , of the drive shaft . cam rollers associated with the flyweights ride on cam surfaces on the slideable sheave half and cause the slideable sheave half to move axially away from the fixed sheave half , when the flyweights move radially inwardly , and towards the fixed sheave half when the flyweights move radially outwardly . the invention includes a non - circular , outer periphery for the drive shaft and bearing members are secured to the said housing and have the same inner peripheral shape as the outer periphery of the drive shaft so that rotation of the drive shaft is imparted directly to the slideable sheave half while , at the same time , the movable sheave half slides along the drive shaft in response to varying speeds of the drive shaft . | 5 |
a submersible vehicular lamp assembly comprises a base plate , an elastomeric lens base and a lens body . a lip member extends from lens body side walls and is snugly received within a groove formed in a surface of the elastomeric lens base to form a sealed , watertight inner cavity . a light bulb is resiliently mounted in the inner cavity to dampen the bulb from road induced vibrations , shocks and the like . associated wiring for the lamp assembly passes through apertures in the lens base which are smaller than the thickness of the individual wires to prevent entry of water , dust , and other damaging elements . | 1 |
a system and method of facilitating remote interventions in a self - checkout system which allows an attendant to wander among self - checkout stations . the system includes a communicator for communicating the interventions to an attendant and for communicating a response to the intervention from the attendant to the self - checkout system . | 0 |
laser unit for directing a laser beam in a strictly vertical direction , comprising a laser proper having a substantially vertical axis , an afocal system , an optical device for automatically correcting the verticality of the laser beam , and a base structure provided with means for supporting the assembly of said laser , afocal system and optical device in such position that the laser axis be substantially vertical . this invention is applicable to all fields and techniques in which it is desired to determine with the maximum precision the vertical at a given locus where the laser is installed . | 7 |
a mechanism for electrically connecting various electronic devices to a garment is provided . the mechanism has a sliding track adapted to support a variety of different electronic devices . the sliding track has one or more channels enabling elective electrical communication between at least one electronic device and a power source . the electronic device is adapted to be selectively supported by the sliding track such that the electronic device can slide along the sliding track . the mechanism has one or more channels having at least one conductive element disposed therein . the first conductive element is shaped to conform to one or more channels to provide an ideal electrical contact surface . the one or more channels are adapted to selectively enclose or seal the conductive element . | 0 |
an electrolyte / electrode assembly for a solid electrolyte fuel cell includes a pair of flat electrodes spaced from one another and a solid electrolyte element sandwiched between the electrodes . a porous matrix having one side and comprising at least one chemical constituent which provides the porous matrix with a coefficient of thermal expansion corresponding to the coefficient of thermal expansion of the solid electrolyte element , has one of the flat electrodes formed on or within the one side of the porous matrix . an electrically conductive material is supported in the porous matrix for providing an electrical conductivity in the porous matrix in the direction of thickness of the flat electrodes . | 7 |
a consumable metal anode which is used in refuelable electrochemical cells and wherein at least a peripheral edge portion of the anode is protected against a corrosive alkaline environment of the cell by the application of a thin metal coating , the coating being formed of metals such as nickel , silver , and gold . | 7 |
the present invention reveals a new use of neferine . neferine regulates m8 and v1 subtype of transient receptor potential ion channel , respectively , in mammalians , including humans , and can be used for preparing medicaments for treating disease related to said ion channel . the potency of neferine in the present invention is higher than that of hexahydrothymol . | 0 |
the invention relates to a device for injecting a fluid , which is at high pressure , through an injection nozzle and an externally actuated actuating device received with prestressing on a pump element . in the pump element , a control element triggerable by a magnetic actuator is received , with which high - pressure lines can be made to communicate with one another . the control element is assigned two spring means , which generate a closing force that on the high - pressure side closes the control edge of the switchable control element and / or open a control edge to a low - pressure chamber . | 5 |
the present invention provides a method of reducing the period within which a plant &# 39 ; s natural defence mechanism responds to attack by a plant pathogen , the method comprising causing the plant to maintain , in at least a part of the plant , a level of bip , or a homologue thereof , which is greater than the endogenous level for said plant in non - stressful conditions . increased bip levels can be achieved by transformation with a nucleic acid encoding bip or calreticulin or modifying signal transduction pathways leading to bip induction . bip levels can be increased above endogenous levels by over - expressing bip or calreticulin . the invention also provides for a modified plant produced by the method of the invention . | 2 |
a fishing chair mountable on a pier railing or truck tailgate , which includes a frame , for supporting a chair seat ; a first arm member extending from the frame to a point above the seat ; a pair of finger members extending from the first arm member for engaging over and around a pier railing or truck tailgate ; a second arm member extending from the frame for resting against a face of a wall of the pier or tailgate for allowing the chair to cantilever out from the pier wall or tailgate without making contact with the ground below ; and a leg extending downward from the frame and having a pair of wheels so that the fishing chair can be rolled onto and away from the mounting position . there is further included a rod holder mounted on the first arm member . in this embodiment the seat is positioned to have a user face the pier railing when the chair is mounted thereupon ; and the seat is positioned to have a user face away from the truck tailgate when the chair is mounted thereupon . there are other embodiments depicted in the body of the patent . | 0 |
a toy building element has sidewalls that include grooves and tongues by which the toy building element can be interconnected with a like building element . each groove is formed between a pair of outwardly extending flexible ridges . the tongue does not extend outward beyond the virtual plane of the sidewall that includes the tongue . the virtual plane is defined as a plane that passes through a midpoint of a line that connects a central point on an outer surface of the sidewall that includes the at least one tongue to a central point on an outer surface of the sidewall of the other building element that includes the at least one pair of ridges and is perpendicular to a line that passes through the central points of said interconnected building elements when said building elements are interconnected in a centered configuration . | 0 |
a controller includes a battery terminal holding member , a switch board holding member holding a switch board on which a push switch is mounted , a parts holding member , mounted on a main board . the battery terminal and the switch board are integrally formed on the parts holding member . | 0 |
The full-shape correlations of the Lyman alpha (Ly α) forest contain a wealth of cosmological information through the Alcock-Paczyński effect. However, these measurements are challenging to model without robustly testing and verifying the theoretical framework used for analysing them. Here, we leverage the accuracy and volume of the N-body simulation suite ABACUSSUMMIT to generate high-resolution Ly α skewers and quasi-stellar object (QSO) catalogues. One of the main goals of our mocks is to aid in the full-shape Ly α analysis planned by the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) team. We provide optical depth skewers for six of the fiducial cosmology base-resolution simulations ($L_{\rm box} = 2\, h^{-1}\, {\rm Gpc}$, N = 6912<SUP>3</SUP>) at z = 2.5. We adopt a simple recipe based on the Fluctuating Gunn-Peterson Approximation (FGPA) for constructing these skewers from the matter density in an N-body simulation and calibrate it against the 1D and 3D Ly α power spectra extracted from the hydrodynamical simulation IllustrisTNG (TNG; $L_{\rm box} = 205\, h^{-1}\, {\rm Mpc}$, N = 2500<SUP>3</SUP>). As an important application, we study the non-linear broadening of the baryon acoustic oscillation (BAO) peak and show the cross-correlation between DESI-like QSOs and our Ly α forest skewers. We find differences on small scales between the Kaiser approximation prediction and our mock measurements of the Ly α × QSO cross-correlation, which would be important to account for in upcoming analyses. The ABACUSSUMMIT Ly α forest mocks open up the possibility for improved modelling of cross-correlations between Ly α and cosmic microwave background (CMB) lensing and Ly α and QSOs, and for forecasts of the 3-point Ly α correlation function. Our catalogues and skewers are publicly available on Globus via the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC) (full link under the section 'Data Availability'). | 9 |
Codes and data used in the preprint: Lin, P. P., Peinke, I., Hagenmuller, P., Wächter, M., Rahimi Tabar, M. R., and Peinke, J.: Stochastic analysis of cone penetration tests in snow, The Cryosphere Discuss. [preprint], https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-2022-111, in review, 2022. The revised version of this preprint was accepted for the journal "The Cryosphere" and is expected to be published in due course. code/ R scripts: ddjQ.R - function data based jump-diffusion stochastic analysis. Kernel-based estimation of Kramers-Moyal coefficients. OU_JD_K4.R - numerical simulation and stochastic analysis of Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process (also with additional jump term). PP_KM.R - stochastic analysis of precipitation particles (PP). DH_KM.R - stochastic analysis of depth hoar (DH). RG_KM.R - stochastic analysis of rounded grains (RG). RGlr_KM.R - stochastic analysis of large rounded grains (RGlr). SnowLocal_new.R - estimation of local parameters of field snow data including laboratory samples. data/ Sample_profiles.xls - laboratory samples of snow types PP, DH, RG and RGlr. Sample_lists.xls - description of laboratory samples. SMP_profiles.csv - field snow data. | 9 |
the present invention provides a short resonator laser capable of high - speed operation with a low threshold value current and an element structure realizing a wavelength changeable laser having an excellent wavelength stability . a laser resonator waveguide is formed in such a manner that its lateral width is set to a wide value allowing lateral - multi mode at a part or the entire portion of the waveguide . this enables enhancement of a laser gain and reduction of electric resistance and thermal resistance while keeping the aforementioned characteristics of the short resonator laser . here , by using self - focusing effect as a result of multi - mode interference effect , it is possible to reduce the mode conversion loss in the laser resonator and the light intensity distribution at the laser emitting end becomes a single - hill lowest order mode . thus , it is possible to obtain a structure appropriate for connection with an optical fiber . | 7 |
a lighting device for cigarettes and cigars having an upright elongate body , a lid openable approximately ninety angular degrees from the body , a nozzle for producing a flame and directing the flame from the body at an angled direction between the body and the lid . the proximity of the flame base to the lid protects the flame from being inadvertently extinguished , while the distance of the flame tip from the lid allows the lighting of large diameter cigars and avoids overheating of the lid . | 5 |
a vehicle seat has a cushion integrated in a seat part and / or a backrest , which cushion has a ventilation layer , through which air can flow , and an air - permeable cushion cover spanning the cushion surface . the seat also has at least one ventilator arranged below the cushion for blowing air into the ventilation layer . in order to provide a ventilated vehicle seat construction at reasonable cost for vehicles of the medium to lower price range , the ventilation layer is constructed as an air - permeable cushion support which rests on a cushion carrier only by way of intermediate placement of an air - impermeable pressure distribution layer . the pressure distribution layer has at least one inflow opening for the ventilation air on which the ventilator is arranged below the air distribution layer . | 1 |
an improved slip and slip assembly for use with well tools such as anchors . the slip assemblies include a plurality of slips having ends formed by segments of circles , having a concave outer surface including teeth arranged to hold in both the upwardly and outwardly directions , and concave expander surfaces arranged to mate with the tapered surfaces of expanders on a well tool to move the slips into engagement with the well bore wall . the slips are held in the assembled relationship by a plurality of garter springs that extend through arcuate holes that extend through the sidewalls of the slips . | 4 |
The shape of dark matter (DM) haloes plays a critical role in constraining cosmology with upcoming large-scale structure surveys. In this paper, we study the correlations between the triaxial shapes and formation histories in DM haloes in the MultiDark Planck 2 N-body cosmological simulation. We find that halo ellipticity is strongly correlated with halo properties that serve as proxies of halo formation history, such as halo concentration and the normalized peak-centroid offset. These correlations are nearly independent of the halo density peak height. We present a simple model for the correlation between halo ellipticity and concentration using conditional abundance matching, and provide fitting formulae for the multidimensional distributions of triaxial halo shape as a function of halo peak height. We apply our halo shape model to gauge the effects of halo ellipticity and orientation bias on the excess surface mass density profiles in cluster-sized haloes. Our model should be useful for exploring the impact of triaxial halo shape on cosmological constraints in upcoming weak lensing surveys of galaxy clusters. | 9 |
a method and apparatus encode and decode a video that has been encoded with minimal computations . a first plurality of random measurements is taken for a first frame at an encoder . a subsequent plurality of random measurements is taken for each subsequent frame at the encoder such that the first plurality of random measurements is greater than each subsequent plurality of random measurements . each plurality of random measurements is encoded into a bitstream . the encoded bitstream , which includes a current input frame , is received at a decoder . a sparse recovery is performed on the current input frame to generate an initial version of a currently reconstructed frame based on the current input frame . at least one subsequent version of the currently reconstructed frame is generated based on a last version of the currently reconstructed frame , such that each subsequent version has a higher image quality than the last version . | 7 |
a method for sending a multi - rate multi - receiver message containing a multi - receiver multi - response aggregate . the multi - rate multi - receiver aggregate is transmitted until a multi - receiver multi - response aggregate embedded within the multi - rate multi - receiver aggregate is encountered . transmission of the multi - rate multi - receiver aggregate is suspended for a predetermined time period . after the expiration of the predetermined time period , transmission of the multi - rate multi - receiver aggregate resumes . | 7 |
spilanthol , in the form of an acmella oleracea extract , inhibits contractions in subcutaneous muscles , notably those of the face , and can be used as an anti - wrinkle product . a cosmetic treatment procedure for wrinkles consists of locally or subcutaneously applying an effective quantity of a composition based on spilanthol pure or in the form of an acmella oleracea extract . | 0 |
a process for selectively converting h 2 s to s , utilizing a porous catalyst having the atomic proportions covered by the formula fe a zn b , wherein a has a value of 0 . 5 to 10 and b has a value of 1 to 2 . the catalyst contains substantially no chromium . a gas stream comprising hydrogen sulfide and oxygen is passed over the catalyst at a temperature above the dew point of sulfur and up to about 300 ° c . | 1 |
a low density high temperature resistant insulation material especially suitable for use in automotive turbine chambers which bonds well to metallic surfaces while being soft enough to remain bonded and reduce the stresses caused during thermal expansion . the inventive insulation material contains inorganic fiber ; inorganic binder ; hydrophilic particulate inorganic material ; polymer ; and preferably a setting agent and an opacifier . | 2 |
storage rack shelving with improved fire protection for goods stored on multilevel racks , which includes decking having a plurality of channels , which have drain openings at selected locations to permit fluid from sprinklers thereabove to flow down over the goods into channels under the goods and out to lower level shelving for fire abatement , the shelving being provided with dams at the front and rear of the channels to confine and direct the sprinkler fluid . | 1 |
release assembly for a personal equipment carrier . release assembly includes securing component , a plurality of first cable assemblies , a plurality of attachment assembly first portions , trigger termination , and trigger activator . securing component is attachable to a personal equipment carrier . the first cable assemblies , include an outer member and an inner member . a first end of each first cable assembly outer member is anchored to the securing component . each attachment assembly first portion includes a detachment portion . the detachment portion is attached to a second end of each first cable assembly inner member . the detachment portion is operable , upon tensioning of the attached first cable assembly inner member , for detaching the attachment assembly first portion from an attached attachment assembly second portion . the trigger termination is connected to the first end of each first cable assembly inner member at the securing component . the trigger activator is connected to the trigger termination . | 5 |
inflatable articles of clothing are disclosed . using in many cases multiple plies of material impervious to air , inflatable pockets are created . valves may also be included to facilitate introducing air into the pockets and , if necessary , to permit their deflation . | 0 |
a system for capturing the position of a moving object , using a marker that is a passive component , and a sensor that is an active component . the sensor is carried or attached to the moving object and the marker placed at a stationary location . when the distance between the sensor and the marker is less than the detection range of the sensor , the sensor automatically detects the presence of the marker and produces a detection signal . the sensor has an electronic circuit of the sensor with a clock device and a storage unit , so that the time the signal is generated is automatically stored . | 0 |
a speaker apparatus has a container holding a volume of ferrofluid , a permanent magnet suspended in the ferrofluid , and a magnetic excitation apparatus proximate the container . operation of the excitation apparatus causes movement of the permanent magnet , translated through the ferrofluid to walls of the container , which walls act as resonators creating sound waves in surrounding medium . audio production is accomplished placing a ferrofluid and a permanent magnet in a container , placing an excitation apparatus in proximity of the permanent magnet , and driving the excitation apparatus to cause movement of the permanent magnet translated through the ferrofluid to walls of the container , which walls act as resonators creating sound waves in surrounding medium . | 7 |
a method for memory checkpointing which does not involve copying of data and that is virtually instantaneous involves designating the active location at a checkpoint as being the backup for the checkpoint . until there is a new write operation after the checkpoint , this location is regarded as both the active and the backup location . at the first write operation after the checkpoint , the write is carried out to the other , previously non - designated location . control of writing and indicating of the status of the locations is carried out by updating two binary bits for each pair of locations , namely , a first modification indicator bit and a second role indicator bit . the modification bits are stored on a resettable ram for almost instantaneous checkpointing where the location granularity is that of a write operation . the method obviates the need for copying the contents of an active location at a checkpoint . | 6 |
display panels capable of eliminating reliability issues due to high switching frequency . the display panel comprises a data driver outputting first , second , third and fourth data signals in sequence through a data line , a scan driver outputting first and second scan signals in sequence through first and second scan lines and an auxiliary driver generates first and second auxiliary signals in sequence , and first and second display cells commonly receives the first scan signal through the first scan line and receives the first and the second data signal through the data line , and a first switch is coupled to the data line and the second display cell , turning on and off in sequence according to the first auxiliary signal when the first scan signal is applied thereto such that the second and the first display cells receive the first and the second data signals in sequence . | 6 |
a collapsible storage cabinet having an improved structure and assembly technique is disclosed . the storage cabinet is designed to collapse to a compact size to minimize required shipping and retail space usage , while providing for ease of assembly by a consumer and improved structural design via recessed top and bottom walls . the collapsible storage cabinet includes a collapsible subassembly having a front wall , an opposing back wall , and a pair of folding sidewalls extending between and coupling the front wall and back wall . top and bottom walls are selectively secured to the subassembly to maintain the cabinet in a fully assembled state . | 0 |
a dental apparatus for maintaining the mouth of a patient in an open position during a dental procedure . the apparatus includes a bite block that is inserted into the patient &# 39 ; s mouth between the upper and lower teeth on either side of a patient &# 39 ; s mouth . disposed in operable relation to the bite block is a tongue suppressor for confinement of the patient &# 39 ; s tongue within a desired location , such as the bottom cavity , of the patient &# 39 ; s mouth . the tongue suppressor includes a retention arm that extends across the tongue laterally away from the bite block . the bite block includes features , such as a plurality of slots or paired recesses , that allow for a portion of the tongue suppressor , such as the retention arm , retention prongs or an adjustment peg to be selectively inserted and retracted relative to the bite block to provide for lateral adjustment of the tongue suppressor relative to the bite block . in addition , the tongue suppressor can be moved vertically relative to the bite block to account for the tremendous variation between the sizes and shapes of different patient &# 39 ; s mouths , teeth , tongues and the like . | 0 |
an information - transmitting apparatus for transmitting data records , each comprised of a plurality of data words , each word comprising a plurality of digits , wherein data words of a data record are compared with the next successive record which is also comprised of a plurality of data words . each data word of a first record is compared on a digit - by - digit basis with the corresponding data word of a second record , and various digits of the data words of the second record which are identical with those of the corresponding data words of the first record are omitted . deletion of identical digits of a data word of a second record is continued until a non - coincidence detection signal is produced . then , the remainder of the digits of the data word of the second record are transmitted . additionally , special codes which separate the data words and which separate the records are also transmitted . | 7 |
display data and video data are stored within a graphics processing unit to reduce power consumed by the computing device during video playback . storing display data and video data within the gpu reduces power consumption , because bus transaction activity is reduced and the need to read data from a larger , common main memory is avoided . | 6 |
a wireless air - volume damper control system for regulating air balance in a ducted network , the damper control system having one damper or more damper units installable in the ducted network at locations where air flow in the terminal can be adjusted , the damper units each having a damper blade with a motor to pivot the blade , a power source for powering the motor and pivoting the blade , a receiver and electronic circuitry that operates the motor in response to signals received by the receiver with a portable remote controller having inputs controls and a transmitter that transmits signals to the receiver for operation of the damper unit and a flow volume measuring device for measuring the volume of air flowing in the terminal , the airflow being adjusted by signals from the transmitter of the remote controller in response to measurements from the flow volume measuring device . | 5 |
a recording apparatus with a recording unit for recording an image on a recording medium in consonance with an image signal , a feeder for feeding the recording medium to the recording unit , first auxiliary feeding unit , which contact the feeder when the recording medium is cut sheet paper , but which is separated from the feeder when the recording medium is continuous sheet paper in order to form a feeding route for the continuous sheet paper , second auxiliary feeding unit , which contacts the feeder when the recording medium is cut sheet paper , but which maintains a contact position with the feeder which decreasing pressure against the feeder when the recording medium is continuous sheet paper , and third auxiliary feeding unit , which contacts the feeder when the recording medium is cut sheet paper , but which decreases pressure against the feeder when the recording medium is continuous sheet paper , and switching device for selecting the forward or the backward movement of the first and the second auxiliary feeding unit to the feeder , whereby the sliding center of the first auxiliary feeding unit with respect to the feeder . | 1 |
a kind of vise comprising a back jaw and a front jaw which are separately provided with a plurality of different jaw faces corresponding to one another for pinching different shapes of things or material , the faces are changeable in their position by turning for choosing the most proper one for pinching a thing to be worked on . a punch set on the screw is also able to punch a hole . | 1 |
a synchronism pattern detecting timing recorder records a synchronism pattern detecting timing at which a synchronism pattern is detected in reception data , a synchronism decider collates the reception data with reference data to decide whether or not the reception data is consistent in phase with the reference data , and a timing generator operates , when the synchronism decider gives a decision for inconsistency in phase , for a match between the synchronism pattern detecting timing recorded in the synchronism pattern detecting timing recorder , as a subsequent one , and a timing of a synchronism pattern of the expectation data , and the subsequent synchronism pattern detecting timing in record is used to render the phases consistent , allowing for a rapid synchronization to be obtained , without the need of waiting a detection of synchronism pattern , even with an inconsistency in phase due to a false synchronism pattern . | 7 |
a squeeze bottle , useful for atomizing liquids such as perfumes , medications , insecticides , or the like , by manually squeezing the bottle while orienting the bottle to direct the resulting atomized spray for a desired application . the squeeze bottle utilizes ambient air and contains an inner , compliant pouch for storing a liquid . the pouch is configured so that it deforms by the hydrostatic air pressure generated within the bottle during a squeezing action . this deformation assists in transferring liquid from the pouch into the bottle &# 39 ; s spray nozzle where the liquid is atomized in a swirl airflow and dispersed by the expelled ambient air . | 1 |
a bracket construction for fixedly securing a cylindrical tank such as the oxygen tank of an emergency vehicle in a vertically upright position wherein the tank is easily releasable which accommodates various sizes and configurations of upper neck sections having a backing plate with a lower surrounding member for receiving and retaining the tank bottom therewithin and an upper surrounding member including a u - shaped channel for receiving the tank neck therewithin . two uniquely shaped bracket cams are pivotally mounted relative to the upper surrounding member and resiliently biased with respect thereto such that they can be manually manipulated or directly contacted by the arcuate neck of a tank to move to the opened position to allow exiting or entry of the tank . a lower auxiliary floor surface is pivotally secured relative to the lower surrounding member for varying the vertical dimension for accommodating tanks of various lengths and shapes . | 5 |
a method of and an apparatus for erbium - doped optical fibers usable as an optical amplifier allowing optical signals to be directly amplified by themselves , which method and apparatus are capable of reducing manufacturing time while increasing productivity . the methods includes the steps of closing one end of a quartz tube deposited with a clad layer and a core layer , injecting a solution containing erbium and other additive elements into the quartz tube , thereby absorbing the solution in the core layer , removing the solution from the quartz tube after a predetermined period of time elapses , clamping the quartz tube to a clamping chuck via a connecting tube which is connected to the quartz tube , opening again the closed end of the quartz tube , injecting a large amount of gas into the quartz tube , heating the connecting tube by the heating source to a predetermined temperature , thereby warming the gas introduced in the quartz tube , rotating the clamping chuck to uniformly heat the quartz tube , thereby slowly drying the solution absorbed in the core layer of the quartz tube , and heating again the quartz tube by the heating source , thereby softening the quartz tube . thereafter , the quartz tube may be collapsed into a condensed erbium - doped optical fiber preform , or both ends of the quartz tube may be completely sealed to form an erbium - doped optical fiber preform having a hollow cylindrical structure . | 2 |
the present invention discloses a rfid system for monitoring food hygiene , comprising : a first accommodating space ; an object - under - monitor with a rfid tag attached thereon , being disposed in the first accommodating space ; an environmental sensor , disposed in the first accommodating space ; a processor , electrically connected to the environmental sensor ; a first rfid accessing device , disposed in the first accommodating space while electrically connected to the processor ; a second accommodating space ; a displaying device , disposed in the second accommodating space ; and a second rfid accessing device , disposed in the second accommodating space while electrically connected to the displaying device . | 6 |
an automated system displays enables a user to observe the activities in a system based on information in the display . from this display , the user can quickly identify the source of problems for the purpose of troubleshooting without the need to manually determine the source and nature of the problem . in this system , data about the system is gathered through a plurality of agents positioned throughout the network . this data is analyzed and a system monitor deployment configuration is developed . this monitor deployment information along with information about the various devices in the system and any relationships of devices in the system are imported to the display system . the display system then displays this information showing the present relationships of the devices in the system . | 7 |
a portable grain moisture measurement device has an automatic grain moisture measurement actuation system whenever the compaction of the grain within a test cell of the device is at a preset value and upon such automatic actuation a visual display is activated to indicate that a moisture measurement is being taken as well as the sounding of an audible alarm indicating this measurement to warn the user that further compaction of the grain is unnecessary . | 6 |
an image density control method for an image forming apparatus for forming a plurality of exclusive patterns on a photoconductive element , or image carrier , and controlling an image forming condition based on the exclusive patterns so as to control image density . the exclusive patterns include a high density black pattern and a low density white pattern . while a scanner included in the apparatus is brought to and held at a predetermined position , a latent image of the low densit white pattern is electrostatically formed on the photoconductive element . while the scanner is in a reciprocating motion , a latent image of the high density black pattern is formed on the photoconductive element . the plurality of patterns formed on the photoconductive element are sensed to correct toner density and background output based on sensed values , whereby accurate image density control is promoted . | 6 |
a system and method to distribute disaster information to a customer . an information distribution apparatus for distributing disaster information to a customer terminal includes a disaster information storage for storing disaster - occurred district information for identifying a disaster - occurred district in which a disaster has occurred and a real disaster level corresponding to the disaster selected from a plurality of preset disaster levels ; a customer information registration unit for registering customer district information ; a distribution information management unit for deciding whether the disaster information is distributed to the customer by collating the disaster - occurred district with the customer district with respect to the disaster level ; and an information distribution unit for distributing disaster information to the terminal according to a decision of the distribution information management unit . | 6 |
an optical scanning system includes a light source to generate a light beam . an oscillatory microelectromechanical system including a mirror deflects the light beam in a predetermined manner . the light source and microelectromechanical system are formed in a silicon substrate . rotational shafts in the microelectromechanical system facilitate oscillatory movement of the mirror . | 6 |
It has been suggested in recent literature that non-linear and/or gravitomagnetic general relativistic effects can play a leading role in galactic dynamics, partially or totally replacing dark matter. Using the 1+3 "quasi-Maxwell" formalism, we show, on general grounds, such hypothesis to be impossible. | 9 |
a method for post - etch copper cleaning uses a hydrogen plasma with a trace gas additive constituting about 3 - 10 percent of the plasma by volume to clean a copper surface exposed by etching . the trace gas may be atomic nitrogen or other species having an atomic mass of 15 or greater . the trace gas adds a sputtering aspect to the plasma cleaning and removes polymeric etch by - products and polymeric and other residuals formed during the deposition of dielectric materials or etch stop layers over the copper surface . an anti - corrosion solvent may be used to passivate the copper surface prior to formation of the dielectric materials or etch stop layers . | 7 |
a method and apparatus for rapidly detecting acceleration variations in a moving object by monitoring the instantaneous velocity of the object . a signal representative of instantaneous velocity is operated on to derive signals representative of average acceleration , instantaneous acceleration and predicted velocity . the average acceleration and instantaneous acceleration signals are compared to determine acceleration changes . in a preferred embodiment the invention is applied as a wheel slip / slide detector in a traction vehicle and a signal generated when the instantaneous acceleration deviates from the average acceleration by a predetermined magnitude is utilized as a wheel slip / slide signal to implement corrective action to the power control system of the vehicle . upon generation of the wheel slip / slide signal , calculation of average acceleration is inhibited to prevent its influence by the sudden acceleration change . the predicted velocity signal , which is dependent upon the average acceleration signal , is compared with the instantaneous velocity signal to determine when the vehicle has recovered from the wheel slip / slide condition . | 1 |
the present invention is concerned with a printing plate of which image formation is done by photoirradiation , having a front side covered waith a peelable or removable protective layer which contains a photofading material . the printing plate is safe against fogging to light and can be used under ordinary illumination . | 6 |
a tissue implant member for implanting in living tissue is provided . the implant is formed of a fibrous structure of tantalum filament having a diameter less than 5 microns . | 0 |
a pixel array uses two sets of pixels to provide accurate exposure control . one set of pixels provide continuous output signals for automatic light control as the other set integrates and captures an image . alc pixels allow monitoring of multiple pixels of an array to obtain sample data indicating the amount of light reaching the array , while allowing the other pixels to provide proper image data . a small percentage of the pixels in an array is replaced with alc pixels and the array has two reset lines for each row ; one line controls the reset for the image capture pixels while the other line controls the reset for the alc pixels . in the columns , at least one extra control signal is used for the sampling of the reset level for the alc pixels , which happens later than the sampling of the reset level for the image capture pixels . | 7 |
ni base superalloys containing relatively large amounts of al and / or ti are known to be difficult to weld satisfactorily . as the al and ti content of the superalloy is increased to improve the strength , the weldability of the component is drastically reduced . it is concluded herein that reducing the γ ′ phase improves weldability . a stepwise , controlled heating and cooling process is described to be used in cooperation with a welding process to reduce the γ ′ present and thereby improve weldability . | 1 |
To keep current global warming below 1.5°C compared with the pre-industrial era, measures must be taken as quickly as possible in all spheres of society. Astronomy must also make its contribution. In this proceeding, and during the workshop to which it refers, different levers of actions are discussed through various examples: individual efforts, laboratory-level actions, impact evaluation and mitigation in major projects, institutional level, and involvement through collectives. | 9 |
an electrically erasable programmable read only memory cell includes cell selection circuitry and a storage cell for storing the informational state of the cell . the storage cell is an electro - mechanical data retention cell in which the physical positional state of a storage cell element represents the informational state of the cell . the storage cell element is a carbon nanotube switching element . the storage is writable with supply voltages used by said cell selection circuitry . the storage is writable and readable via said selection circuitry with write times and read times being within an order of magnitude . the write times and read times are substantially the same . the storage has no charge storage or no charge trapping . | 6 |
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will provide deep imaging and spectroscopy for sources at redshifts above 6, covering the entire Epoch of Reionization (EoR, 6 < z < 10), and enabling the detailed exploration of the nature of the different sources during the first 1 Gyr of the history of the Universe. The Medium Resolution Spectrograph (MRS) of the mid-IR Instrument (MIRI) will be the only instrument on board JWST able to observe the brightest optical emission lines Hα and [OIII]0.5007 μm at redshifts above 7 and 9, respectively, providing key insights into the physical properties of sources during the early phases of the EoR. This paper presents a study of the Hα fluxes predicted by state-of-the-art FIRSTLIGHT cosmological simulations for galaxies at redshifts of 6.5-10.5, and its detectability with MIRI. Deep (40 ks) spectroscopic integrations with MRS will be able to detect (signal-to-noise ratio > 5) EoR sources at redshifts above 7 with intrinsic star formation rates (SFR) of more than 2 M<SUB>⊙</SUB> yr<SUP>-1</SUP>, and stellar masses above 4-9 × 10<SUP>7</SUP> M<SUB>⊙</SUB>. These limits cover the upper end of the SFR and stellar mass distribution at those redshifts, representing ∼6% and ∼1% of the predicted FIRSTLIGHT population at the 6.5-7.5 and 7.5-8.5 redshift ranges, respectively. In addition, the paper presents realistic MRS simulated observations of the expected rest-frame optical and near-infrared spectra for some spectroscopically confirmed EoR sources recently detected by ALMA as [OIII]88 μm emitters. The MRS simulated spectra cover a wide range of low metallicities from about 0.2-0.02 Z<SUB>⊙</SUB>, and different [OIII]88 μm/[OIII]0.5007 μm line ratios. The simulated 10 ks MRS spectra show S/N in the range of 5-90 for Hβ, [OIII]0.4959,0.5007 μm, Hα and HeI1.083 μm emission lines of the currently highest spectroscopically confirmed EoR (lensed) source MACS1149-JD1 at a redshift of 9.11, independent of metallicity. In addition, deep 40 ksec simulated spectra of the luminous merger candidate B14-65666 at 7.15 shows the MRS capabilities of detecting, or putting strong upper limits on, the weak [NII]0.6584 μm, [SII]0.6717,0.6731 μm, and [SIII]0.9069,0.9532 μm emission lines. These observations will provide the opportunity of deriving accurate metallicities in bright EoR sources using the full range of rest-frame optical emission lines up to 1 μm. In summary, MRS will enable the detailed study of key physical properties such as internal extinction, instantaneous star formation, hardness of the ionizing continuum, and metallicity in bright (intrinsic or lensed) EoR sources. | 9 |
the disclosure provides a method of oil delivery to a chainsaw chain blade using a gerotor pump in sequence with flow control valves to provide lubrication to the chain blade to reduce friction with the chainsaw bar guide and prevent overheating and damage to the chain blade or guide bar . | 5 |
a spectral - sensitized silver halide photographic emulsion containing in supersensitizing amounts the combination of 1 . at least one sensitizing dye represented by the formula ## equ1 ## wherein z 1 and z 2 are the atomic groups necessary for forming a benzoxazole ring or a napthoxazole ring , in which a benzene nucleus of the ring may be substituted ; r 1 and r 2 are aliphatic groups and at least one of r 1 or r 2 is a carboxyalkyl group or a sulfoalkyl group ; r 3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group ; x is an acid anion group ; and m is 1 or 2 and m is 1 when the dye forms an intramolecular salt having a betaine like - structure , 2 . at least one sensitizing dye represented by the formula ## equ2 ## wherein z 3 is an atomic group necessary for forming a 5 - membered or 6 - membered heterocyclic ring which may be substituted by substituents other than r 4 ; z 4 is an atomic group necessary for forming a 2 - pyrazoline - 5 - one ring nucleus which may be substituted ; r 4 is an aliphatic group ; r 5 is a hydrogen atom , an alkyl group , or an aryl group ; and n is 1 or 2 . | 6 |
STARS: stellar TDEs (tidal disruption events) with abundances and realistic structures | 9 |
These notes summarise the contents of the lectures I delivered at the International School of Physics "Enrico Fermi" on "Foundations of Cosmic Ray Astrophysics". The lectures were dealing with the physics of Pulsars and Pulsar Wind Nebulae (PWNe) in the Cosmic Ray (CR) perspective. It has become now clear that the processes taking place in the environment of fast rotating, highly magnetized neutron stars, often detected as pulsars, play a crucial role in the formation of the CR spectrum detected at the Earth. These lectures discuss the main aspects of this connection. Pulsars are likely contributors of the CR lepton flux at the Earth thanks to their nature of electron-positron factories. Pulsars and their nebulae are the best potential leptonic PeVatron in the Galaxy, and the Crab Nebula, the prototype of the Pulsar Wind Nebula class is the only established PeVatron in the Galaxy. Pulsars are however also potential sources of high energy hadrons, up to the energies relevant for UHECRs. Pulsars and their nebulae are the best potential leptonic PeVatrons in the Galaxy, and the Crab Nebula, the prototype of the Pulsar Wind Nebula class, is the only established PeVatron in the Galaxy. Finally, regions of suppressed particle diffusion have been observed around evolved pulsars, the so-called TeV halos, which could have an impact on galactic CR transport. These lectures discuss the physics of pulsars and PWNe, summarising what we know about these systems and what pieces of information are still missing to fully assess their role in all the above mentioned Cosmic Ray connected aspects. | 9 |
a catheter support comprising a pliant tubular structure of rigidity greater than the penis including a region surrounding the penis shaft , a region surrounding the penis head , and a substantially closed end having an aperture aligned with the penis terminal opening through which the catheter is received . the catheter support limits or eliminates catheter movement substantially radial to the axis of the catheter and thus radially against the inner opening if the penis head , substantially reducing or eliminating abrasion or other insult to the penis surfaces and tissue that interface with the catheter . one embodiment comprises 2 substantially identical elongated halves having longitudinal recesses and hinged together to close around the penis end and catheter providing the catheter support in a structure having improved comfort and wearability . | 0 |
numerical code for holographic first-order phase transition | 9 |
Context: Quasar variability has proven to be a powerful tool to constrain the properties of their inner engine and the accretion process onto supermassive black holes. Correlations between UV/optical variability and physical properties have been long studied with a plethora of different approaches and time-domain surveys, although the detailed picture is not yet clear. Aims: We analysed archival data from the SDSS Stripe-82 region to study how the quasar power spectral density (PSD) depends on the black hole mass, bolometric luminosity, accretion rate, redshift, and rest-frame wavelength. We developed a model-independent analysis framework that could be easily applied to upcoming large surveys such as the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST). Methods: We used light curves of 8042 spectroscopically confirmed quasars, observed in at least six yearly seasons in five filters ugriz. We split the sample into bins of similar physical properties containing at least 50 sources, and we measured the ensemble PSD in each of them. Results: We find that a simple power law is a good fit to the power spectra in the frequency range explored. Variability does not depend on redshift at a fixed wavelength. Instead, both PSD amplitude and slope depend on the black hole mass, accretion rate, and rest-frame wavelength. We provide scaling relations to model the observed variability as a function of the physical properties, and discuss the possibility of a universal PSD shape for all quasars, where frequencies scale with the black hole mass, while normalization and slope(s) are fixed (at any given wavelength and accretion rate). | 9 |
a sliding support to facilitate the displacement of loads and particularly items of furniture is disclosed . the sliding support comprises a cup - shaped member of synthetic material adapted to come in contact with the ground . the cup - shaped member contains an elastomeric body adapted to support the load which is to be displaced . the sliding support further comprises a plug - shaped member which is removably housed in an approximately correspondingly shaped recess provided in the elastomeric body . | 0 |
an improvement in a process for the production of ethylbenzene from a dilute ethylene stream wherein an ethylene - containing stream derived from a cracking process is directed to an ethylene fractionator for separation of ethylene and ethane . the improvement includes providing the dilute ethylene stream by liquefying and separating out a portion of the ethylene - containing stream prior to directing the remainder of the ethylene - containing stream to the ethylene fractionator and / or by drawing off a side stream from the ethylene fractionator ; and , directing the dilute ethylene stream as a feed to an alkylator for alkylation with benzene to produce ethylbenzene . | 2 |
coded interchangeable key pad assemblies alternately installed on a keyboard so that one of a variety of programmable sets of keyboard functions is enabled for selection by user actuation of the keys . each key pad assembly has a durable construction and is securely attachable to the remainder of the keyboard . each key pad assembly is installed on the remainder of the keyboard and interacts with the system with which the keyboard interfaces , preferably a programmable system , to provide a custom key panel for the user so that key functions can be tailored to a desired selection of operations available to the user upon actuation of the keys . | 7 |
a method of controlling valve landing in a camless engine including a valve movable between fully open and fully closed positions , and an electromagnetic valve actuator for actuating the valve is provided . the method includes providing at least one discrete position measurement sensor to determine when the valve is at a particular position during valve movement . the velocity of the valve is calculated at the particular position based upon current and rate of change of current in the electromagnetic valve actuator when the valve is at the particular position . valve landing is controlled based upon the calculated velocity . | 5 |
an optical keyboard includes a key assembly for alphanumeric data input ; a keyboard housing being an integrally formed rectangular block for surrounding the key assembly , the keyboard housing including a left frame member , a right frame member , a rear frame member , and a front frame member ; and at least one actuation sensing module disposed on a periphery of the keyboard housing , each of the at least one actuation sensing module including a light emitting member for emitting light directed to a predetermined space above the key assembly within the keyboard housing to create a sensing zone , and a photo sensor for sensing light emitted from the light emitting member . | 7 |
the standing wave simple math processor is a new system for doing simple math . by utilizing standing waves and conventional connections , a charge of direct current is transferred from 2 adjacent standing waves to 1 final standing wave representing the output . in essence the two input waves function as operands in a math problem . the operator , in this sense , is an interconnection of dc current between the 3 standing waves , as well as a set of redistribution rules . the final solution is retrieved upon completion of the redistribution rules . | 6 |
a method and system of selective data transmission is disclosed . a plurality of data packets are transmitted wherein at least a portion of the data packets have one or more predetermined identifiers . the data packets having the predetermined identifier are selected and forwarded to a desired recipient . | 7 |
a wash / rinse system for a drawer - type dishwasher includes a wash mechanism having a paddlewheel and a spray bar mounted in a washing chamber of the dishwasher . the spray bar includes at least one nozzle that is positioned so as to deliver a jet of washing fluid onto a deflector member provided on the paddlewheel . upon impacting the deflector member , the jet of washing fluid diverges into streams of washing fluid which are sprayed onto articles positioned in the washing chamber . preferably , the spray bar includes a plurality of nozzles which direct multiple jets of washing fluid onto a corresponding plurality of deflector members . the paddlewheel is mounted so as to create random streams of washing fluid that are sprayed into the washing chamber to combine with washing fluid emanating from a lower wash arm to clean articles in the washing chamber . | 0 |
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