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this invention is a compact optical processor including a coherent light source , plural optical elements that together form a fourier transform interferometer , and a two dimensional detector array . the light source generates a two dimensional input optical wavefront intensity modulated according to the input signal . the optical elements are formed as slab - like members with parallel input and output surfaces . these optical elements are disposed abutting in tandem . the light detecting device includes a two dimensional array of photosensitive elements generating an image signal corresponding to the processed two dimensional optical wavefront . the plural optical elements preferably include at least one acousto - optical element forming a two dimensional scanner . the plural optical elements may further includes a holographic optical element to block light undiffracted by the scanning elements . the plurality of optical elements may include a modified kosters interferometer with a beam splitter and two orthogonally disposed roof prisms . the optical processor may operate on plural input signals on separate wavelengths employing sets dichroic beam splitters to assemble and separate plural wavelengths from separate point sources . | 6 |
a transmission is disclosed having an input member , an output member , three planetary gear sets , a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices . each of the planetary gear sets includes a sun gear member , a planet carrier member , and a ring gear member . the torque transmitting devices include five clutches and one brake arranged within a transmission housing . | 5 |
disclosed herein are embodiments of foam backing panels for use with lap siding and configured for mounting on a building . also disclosed are lap siding assemblies and products of lap sidings . one such embodiment of the foam backing panel comprises a rear face configured to contact the building , a front face configured for attachment to the lap siding , alignment means for aligning the lap siding relative to the building , means for providing a shadow line , opposing vertical side edges , a top face extending between a top edge of the front face and rear face and a bottom face extending between a bottom edge of the front face and rear face . | 8 |
for the shaping of a microstructure substrate via a mold cavity , an unmolding device allows an abrupt , shear - free separation , in particular at reaction temperature , of the microstructure substrate manufactured using the reaction molding method . optical waveguide components meeting stringent damping requirements can easily be manufactured with this device . | 1 |
the present invention relates to a light sensing system for sensing ambient light intensity , comprising a light sensing device with at least one light sensor and a calibration device for calibrating the sensor . the calibration device comprises at least one light source that emits light with a standard intensity . the invention is further related to a corresponding method for calibrating a light sensing device , comprising the illumination of the light sensor of the light sensing device with light that has a standard intensity , the comparison of the output intensity signal of the sensor with an expected signal that corresponds to the standard intensity , and the matching of the output intensity signal of the sensor to the expected signal by adjusting a gain parameter of the sensor . | 6 |
a method for a slots game is disclosed . such a slots game includes simulated gambling elements and adventure elements . further , such a slots game has a viral effect of attracting members of gamer &# 39 ; s social network . | 6 |
We announce the DECam Survey of Intermediate Redshift Transients (DESIRT), a time domain program using the Dark Energy Camera (DECam). We repeatedly observe in g,r,z bands regions of the sky that the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is going to cover around the same time. We reach depths greater than mag 23 in g and r, and 22.6 or better in z band (5 sigma). This program was run in 2021 between March and June, while this semester observations are running between April and the end of July 2022. We will be reporting transient discoveries to the community. | 9 |
a novel iron based alloy is disclosed which is characterized by high resistance to wear and corrosion . the alloy consists essentially of 0 to 40 % chromium , 1 to 40 % molybdenum , 1 to 15 % copper , 0 . 2 to 5 % boron , and 0 . 01 to 2 % carbon ; the balance being incidental impurities and at least 30 % iron , with the molydenum being at least 10 % if the boron is greater than 2 %. the alloy is preferably in the form of a powder for thermal spraying , and coatings produced thereby may have an amorphous structure . | 2 |
a signature verification system to accompany a computer - based training system to monitor the identity of the training system user . using a stylus and digitizing pad as a computer input device , the verification system accepts a user &# 39 ; s signature made under supervised conditions , and the computer generates various discriminator data associated with the singature , such as time to write signature , signature density and signature size . the verified , supervised signature and associated discriminator data are stored in encrypted format for security against tampering . during sessions on the training system the user is required to enter a signature at random times . again , corresponding discriminator data for these session signatures is generated by the computer , and the session signature and associated corresponding discriminator data are also likewise encrypted and stored . at a later time , e . g ., after the user has completed the training course , the discriminator data corresponding to the verified signature is compared to the discriminator data corresponding to a session signature , and any anomalous session signatures detected are flagged to alert the training course administration personnel to make visual comparison of the respective signatures . | 6 |
provided is a dye - sensitized solar cell including liquid - type imidazolium material , which is liquid at a room temperature to a high temperature , as electrolyte .. the dye - sensitized solar cell includes a semiconductor electrode ; a confronting electrode ; and electrolyte of 1 , 3 - vinylalkylimidazolium iodide family being inserted between the semiconductor electrode and the confronting electrode . since the solar cell of the present research uses 1 , 3 - vinylalkylimidazolium iodide instead of iodine - family oxidation and reduction electrolyte including organic solvent easily volatilized at a high temperature . thus , the solar cell can have excellent thermal stability and temperature stability as well as high energy conversion efficiency . | 7 |
a hospital bed has two mechanical drive mechanisms connected between each end of a bed support frame and a base , each of which has a respective actuator . selective operation of each of the drive mechanisms with the actuators permits either end of the bed support frame to be inclined to the trendelenburg and reverse trendelenburg positions at any height of the hospital bed . the drive mechanisms transfer forces for raising and lowering the bed support frame but do not transfer force when the bed is lowered onto an obstacle . when an obstacle is encountered , a switch interrupts operation of its respective actuator . | 8 |
the method of converting clayey or silty soil into stable and solid underground columns or piles suitable for carrying a building structure , comprises first the drilling of bores of a diameter considerably smaller than the external diameter of the column or pile to be created , to a predetermined depth , and secondly directing a focused laser beam gradually across the entire surface of each bore by mechanical and optical means , in such a manner that each point of the bore surface is irradiated and heated at an intensity sufficient for converting the soil surrounding the bore into a solid permanent mass of a predetermined thickness measured from the bore surface , which mass retains its strength and is resistant to moisture and temperature . | 4 |
an improved cage slip system is disclosed . the cage is constructed so that the cones which actuate the slips extend into the cage openings . the radial extension of the slips is limited so as to retain them if they are extended in an unsupported situation . the cones have a maximum outside dimension equal to the outside dimension of the cage so as to increase the rating of the slips by increasing the bearing area of the cones on the slips . the beneficial features of the cage design are retained while a greater degree of radial expansion of the slips is possible allowing minimization of tool inventory for situations where a lighter wall casing requires further slip extension . | 4 |
a piece of printed material has preprinted , hidden data and includes a structure which prevents premature or unauthorized revealing of the hidden lottery or gaming data . for example , an instant scratch - off lottery ticket according to the invention includes a substrate , an ink layer disposed on the substrate , the ink layer including hidden lottery data . an ink - receptive layer is provided between the ink layer and the substrate and includes a first security mechanism for preventing unauthorized detection of the hidden data . a second security mechanism is disposed between the ink - receptive layer and the substrate which further prevents unauthorized detection of the lottery data . | 1 |
a quick connector is capable of reducing wobbling due to vibrations , and even after the retaining member is reused repeatedly , sealing property can be maintained and wobbling can be made smaller . a quick connector is provided with , a female connector member , a male connector member which fits into the female connector via a sealing member , and a retaining member which exists in a circular space between these connector members , interposed between the inner periphery of the female connector member and the outer periphery of the male connector member to be engaged therewith , thereby preventing the male connector member from coming off in the connector central line direction , wherein , a locking ring having a first fitting part which fits between the inner periphery of the retaining member and the outer periphery of the male connector member is provided on the outer periphery of the male connector member . | 5 |
in order to be able to undertake a reliable prediction of a movement trajectory of an object moving in road traffic even for relatively long prediction periods , a method is proposed in which there is firstly determined with the aid of an evaluation of a determined movement variable of the object a driving maneuver that is executed by the object . a model of the movement of the object is then selected as a function of the determined driving maneuver , and the movement trajectory of the object is calculated with the aid of the selected model . there is also proposed an apparatus for predicting the movement trajectory of an object that is suitable for carrying out the method . the object can be both a motor vehicle and an object in the surroundings of the motor vehicle . | 1 |
a method for data reproducing from an optical storage device . the method is used to improve the usage efficiency of buffer memory of the storage device . date that is already transferred to the host computer is considered as “ cache hit ”. thus , when data near one address is read again , the storage device need not do tracking , reading and decoding . data in buffer memory is directly transferred to the host computer . it significantly improves the reproducing efficiency of the optical storage device . | 6 |
We present the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array survey of CO(2-1) emission from the 1/5 solar metallicity, Local Group dwarf galaxy NGC 6822. We achieve high (0\buildrel{\prime\prime}\over{.} 9≈ 2 pc) spatial resolution while covering a large area: four 250 pc × 250 pc regions that encompass ∼ 2/3 of NGC 6822's star formation. In these regions, we resolve ∼ 150 compact CO clumps that have small radii (∼2-3 pc), narrow line width (∼ 1 km s<SUP>-1</SUP>), and low filling factor across the galaxy. This is consistent with other recent studies of low-metallicity galaxies, but here shown with a 15× larger sample. At parsec scales, CO emission correlates with 8 μ {{m}} emission better than with 24 μ {{m}} emission and anticorrelates with Hα, so that polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon emission may be an effective tracer of molecular gas at low metallicity. The properties of the CO clumps resemble those of similar-size structures in Galactic clouds except of slightly lower surface brightness and with CO-to-H<SUB>2</SUB> ratio ∼1-2× the Galactic value. The clumps exist inside larger atomic-molecular complexes with masses typical for giant molecular clouds. Using dust to trace H<SUB>2</SUB> for the entire complex, we find the CO-to-H<SUB>2</SUB> ratio to be ∼ 20{--}25× the Galactic value, but with strong dependence on spatial scale and variations between complexes that may track their evolutionary state. The H<SUB>2</SUB>-to-H I ratio is low globally and only mildly above unity within the complexes. The ratio of star formation rate to H<SUB>2</SUB> is ∼ 3{--}5× higher in the complexes than in massive disk galaxies, but after accounting for the bias from targeting star-forming regions, we conclude that the global molecular gas depletion time may be as long as in massive disk galaxies. | 9 |
the present invention is an eyeglass holder wherein a storage frame , constructed of plastic , rubber or a combination thereof , that allows for the placement therein of a conventional pair of eyeglasses , for protection and storage , in a safe and convenient location . | 8 |
in order to finish the regeneration step in a short time and improve fuel efficiency , a regeneration control device for a post - processing device of a hybrid vehicle is constructed such that , at the time of deceleration during the regeneration of the post - processing device , the hybrid vehicle is driven by the electric motor , and the engine is controlled so as to retain a rotation speed suitable for the regeneration of the post - processing device in a manner irrelevant to the driving system , and a control force equivalent to the braking force provided by the engine brake is generated by the recovery of the electric motor . | 1 |
ion trap apparatus and methods for efficiently addressing the effects of charge space caused by ion trap overfilling , useful in linear ion traps of mass spectrometers . | 7 |
a vehicle energy harvester including a subunit having an upper surface forming a roadway surface ; a vehicle activated treadle on the subunit , the vehicle activated treadle moveable between a first position in which an upper surface of the treadle is at an angle with respect to the upper surface of the roadway surface and a second position in which the upper surface of the treadle is flush with the upper surface of the roadway surface ; a generator that generates power in response to movement of the vehicle activated treadle from the first position to the second position and from the second position to the first position . | 7 |
the present disclosure introduces a computer implemented method and system for business transaction properties registration represented by an event data sheet of the multidimensional data model . the usage of multidimensional data processing tools , such as olap , allows one to produce reports corresponding to the requirements of traditional accounting reports quickly and with minimum costs . examples of such reports are as follows : balance sheet , profit and loss statement , and many others . it allows one to perform all the accounting functions , simplify the execution thereof , enhance them , and significantly increase the capabilities of accounting data analysis . | 6 |
a reconfigurable magnetic numerical keyboard chart and a numerically notated sheet facilitates learning to play and playing piano . the chart fits behind a keyboard . notes are numbered . the numbers correspond to keys to be played . a notated sheet shows the sequence of keys to play , including a duration for each key . complex musical notation can be avoided . indicia displayed on the magnetic chart may be changed using magnetic pieces . | 6 |
Compact objects are expected to exist in the accretion disks of supermassive black holes (SMBHs) in active galactic nuclei (AGNs), and in the presence of such a dense environment (∼10<SUP>14</SUP> cm<SUP>-3</SUP>), they will form a new kind of stellar population denoted as accretion-modified stars (AMSs). This hypothesis is supported by recent LIGO/Virgo detection of the mergers of very high-mass stellar binary black holes (BHs). We show that the AMSs will be trapped by the SMBH disk within a typical AGN lifetime. In the context of SMBH disks, the rates of Bondi accretion onto BHs are ∼10<SUP>9</SUP>L<SUB>Edd</SUB>/c<SUP>2</SUP>, where L<SUB>Edd</SUB> is the Eddington luminosity and c is the speed of light. Outflows developed from the hyper-Eddington accretion strongly impact the Bondi sphere and induce episodic accretion. We show that the hyper-Eddington accretion will be halted after an accretion interval of t<SUB>a</SUB> ∼ 10<SUP>5</SUP>m<SUB>1</SUB> s, where m<SUB>1</SUB> = m<SUB>•</SUB>/10M<SUB>⊙</SUB> is the BH mass. The kinetic energy of the outflows accumulated during t<SUB>a</SUB> is equivalent to 10 supernovae driving an explosion of the Bondi sphere and developing blast waves. We demonstrate that a synchrotron flare from relativistic electrons accelerated by the blast waves peaks in the soft X-ray band (∼0.1 keV), significantly contributing to the radio, optical, UV, and soft X-ray emission of typical radio-quiet quasars. External inverse Compton scattering of the electrons peaks around 40 GeV and is detectable through Fermi-LAT. The flare, decaying with t<SUP>-6/5</SUP> with a few months, will appear as a slowly varying transient. The flares, occurring at a rate of a few per year in radio-quiet quasars, provide a new mechanism for explaining AGN variability. | 9 |
the description relates to an exhaust gas purification system for exhaust gases that are emitted from an internal combustion engine , in particular a diesel engine . in one embodiment , exhaust gases from the engine are separated into two streams . the two exhaust streams are processed differently so as to take advantage of different attributes of different aftertreatment devices . | 8 |
a 1 . 4 - 1 . 6 mm diameter microendoscope is introduced into a duct leading to the submaxillary or parotid glands containing a concrement . the endoscope is adapted to contain a working channel , an image bundle , a light bundle and a wire , all structure fixedly spaced apart within the microendoscope . a laser fiber is inserted into the working channel to the concrement and the concrement is fragmented with a laser shock wave while flushing the fragments away through the working channel . | 0 |
We announce the discovery of GPX-1 b, a transiting brown dwarf with a mass of 19.7 ± 1.6 M<SUB>Jup</SUB> and a radius of 1.47 ± 0.10 R<SUB>Jup</SUB>, the first substellar object discovered by the Galactic Plane eXoplanet (GPX) survey. The brown dwarf transits a moderately bright (V = 12.3 mag) fast-rotating F-type star with a projected rotational velocity $v\sin {\, i_*}=40\pm 10$ km s<SUP>-1</SUP>. We use the isochrone placement algorithm to characterize the host star, which has effective temperature 7000 ± 200 K, mass 1.68 ± 0.10 $\mathrm{\it M}_\odot$, radius 1.56 ± 0.10 $\mathrm{\it R}_\odot$, and approximate age $0.27_{-0.15}^{+0.09}$ Gyr. GPX-1 b has an orbital period of ~1.75 d and a transit depth of 0.90 ± 0.03 per cent. We describe the GPX transit detection observations, subsequent photometric and speckle-interferometric follow-up observations, and SOPHIE spectroscopic measurements, which allowed us to establish the presence of a substellar object around the host star. GPX-1 was observed at 30-min integrations by TESS in Sector 18, but the data are affected by blending with a 3.4 mag brighter star 42 arcsec away. GPX-1 b is one of about two dozen transiting brown dwarfs known to date, with a mass close to the theoretical brown dwarf/gas giant planet mass transition boundary. Since GPX-1 is a moderately bright and fast-rotating star, it can be followed-up by the means of the Doppler tomography. | 9 |
We study different incarnations of the Tully-Fisher (TF) relation for the Local Volume (LV) galaxies taken from Updated Nearby Galaxy Catalog. The UNGC sample contains 656 galaxies with W<SUB>50</SUB> H I-line-width estimates, mostly belonging to low-mass dwarfs. Of them, 296 objects have distances measured with accuracies better than 10%. For the sample of 331 LV galaxies having baryonic masses {log}{M}<SUB>{bar</SUB>}> 5.8{log} {M}<SUB>⊙ </SUB>, we obtain a relation {log}{M}<SUB>{bar</SUB>}=2.49{log}{W}<SUB>50</SUB>+3.97 with an observed scatter of 0.38 dex. The largest factors affecting the scatter are observational errors in K-band magnitudes and W<SUB>50</SUB> line widths for the tiny dwarfs, as well as uncertainty of their inclinations. We find that accounting for the surface brightness of the LV galaxies or their gas fraction, specific star-formation rate, or isolation index does not essentially reduce the observed scatter on the baryonic TF diagram. We also notice that a sample of 71 dSph satellites of the Milky Way and M31 with a known stellar velocity dispersion σ* tends to follow nearly the same bTF relation, having slightly lower masses than that of late-type dwarfs. | 9 |
polysilicon resistors and integrated circuits are brought to zero or positive temperature coefficient by a combination of laser annealing and ionic hydrogen plasma treatment . | 7 |
a structure for a semiconductor component is provided having a bi - layer capping coating integrated and built on supporting layer to be transferred . the bi - layer capping protects the layer to be transferred from possible degradation resulting from the attachment and removal processes of the carrier assembly used for layer transfer . a wafer - level layer transfer process using this structure is enabled to create three - dimensional integrated circuits . | 7 |
human mesenchymal stem cells having the phenotype sh3 +, cd45 + can be isolated . these precursor mesenchymal item cells are useful for treatment of patients in need of mensenchymal stem cell . | 2 |
The morphology and kinematics of the spiral structure of the Milky Way are long-standing problems in astrophysics. In this review we firstly summarize various methods with different tracers used to solve this puzzle. The astrometry of Galactic sources is gradually alleviating this difficult situation caused mainly by large distance uncertainties, as we can currently obtain accurate parallaxes (a few μas) and proper motions (≈1 km s<SUP>-1</SUP>) by using Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI). On the other hand, the Gaia mission is providing the largest, uniform sample of parallaxes for O-type stars in the entire Milky Way. Based upon the VLBI maser and Gaia O-star parallax measurements, nearby spiral structures of the Perseus, Local, Sagittarius and Scutum Arms are determined in unprecedented detail. Meanwhile, we estimate fundamental Galactic parameters of the distance to the Galactic center, R <SUB>0</SUB>, to be 8.35 ± 0.18 kpc, and circular rotation speed at the Sun, Θ<SUB>0</SUB>, to be 240±10 km s<SUP>-1</SUP>. We found kinematic differences between O stars and interstellar masers: the O stars, on average, rotate faster, >8 km s<SUP>-1</SUP> than maser-traced high-mass star forming regions. | 9 |
a reversible slice lip for paper machine is formed with two discrete slice edges extending substantially parallel and forming opposite longitudinal edges of the slice lip . the slice lip is provided with a mounting means and is formed substantially symmetrical about its longitudinal axis so that it may be mounted on the headbox with one or the other of the slice edges in operative position . | 3 |
improved media allocation techniques for use in accordance with information - seeking systems are provided . for example , in one aspect of the invention , a technique for allocating media to present data content for a response to a query comprises the following steps / operations . data content suitable for generating a response to the query is determined . one or more media for presenting at least a portion of the response are dynamically allocated . media allocation is modeled as an optimization operation which attempts to balance context - based allocation constraints . the optimization operation may also attempt to achieve the desired presentation of intended data content . | 6 |
the aqueous wash stream of an electrolytic precipitation system treating natural gas liquid is maintained at a ph sufficiently basic to decrease the solubility of iron sulfide in the aqueous wash stream . | 8 |
a rocket propulsion system working with cryogenic fuel is modified by supersonic and hypersonic flight wherein air is sucked in to be used in lieu of the oxidizer in the rocket system . hybrid operation is provided for . | 5 |
a computer implemented method for a mail tracking service provider to manage mail tracking identification codes for customers . a master list is maintained of identification codes that have been provided to customers . a customer sends a request for a block of identification codes to use with their mailing . the service generates a block of identification codes , referring to the master list to determine identification codes that are not already being used . the generated block is sent to the customer . the service updates the master list to identify the customer and the block sent . the mailer sends mailing job data back to the tracking service . the job data identifies which codes from the block have been placed on mail to be delivered . the service gathers data about the delivery of the mail from the carrier service , and the tracking data is consolidated and provided in a report to the customer . | 6 |
a windshield wiper system for improving the cleaning operation of the windshield wiper . the system includes a wiper motor , a wiper arm , and a link means for converting the rotary power of the motor into wiper arm movement on a windshield . the washer fluid is pumped from a reserve tank at a predetermined pressure by a pump . a washer fluid control part uses washer fluid interrupters for injecting washer fluid on the windshield in front of the wiper arms . | 1 |
a method and apparatus for assigning an ip address , in a modular network system , to at least one client premise equipment device coupled by a communications link to a router , wherein the last octet of said ip address may be one of at least three different values . | 7 |
a portable subsystem carried by the inspector includes an identification scanner , an emissions sensor and a portable data collector . an inspector identifies the release point by use of a portable scanner and then tests the release point for leaks . the portable data collector stores the identification along with the emissions test data . at periodic intervals the portable data collector is connected to a main computer and the stored data is uploaded . the main computer analyzes the uploaded data for a pass or fail of the release point of the emissions test and issues the appropriate comparison results . additionally , the severity of the leak is determined and remedial action is specified . this remedial action includes issuance of a repair report and updating the repair schedule , updating the inspection schedule for reinspection after repairs are completed and updating the inspection history . the computer maintains data sufficient to generate reports tailored to the requirements of government agencies . | 6 |
edge interface electrical connectors 75 and configurations for electrical devices such as radiotelephones position electrical contacts 55 on a lateral or edge surface of a printed circuit board 110 , 110a and employ spring contacts 74 to interconnect other components such as batteries 60 or other accessories therewith . | 7 |
Flux ropes erupting from the vicinity of the black hole are thought to be a potential model for the flares observed in Sgr\,A$^*$. In this study, we examine the radiative properties of flux ropes that emerged from the vicinity of the black hole. We have performed three-dimensional two-temperature General Relativistic Magnetohydrodynamic (GRMHD) simulations of magnetized accretion flows with alternating multiple magnetic loops, and General Relativistic Radiation Transfer (GRRT) calculations. In GRMHD simulations, two different sizes of initial magnetic loops are implemented. In the small loop case, magnetic dissipation leads to a weaker excitement of magneto-rotational instability inside the torus which generates a lower accretion rate compared to the large loop case. However, it makes more generation of flux ropes due to frequent reconnection by magnetic loops with different polarities. By calculating the thermal synchrotron emission, we found that the variability of light curves and emitting region are tightly related. At $230\,\rm GHz$ and higher frequency, the emission from the flux ropes is relatively stronger compared with the background, which is responsible for the filamentary structure in the images. At lower frequencies, e.g. $43\,\rm GHz$, emission comes from more extended regions, which have a less filamentary structure in the image. Our study shows self-consistent electron temperature models are essential for the calculation of thermal synchrotron radiation and the morphology of the GRRT images. Flux ropes contribute considerable emission at frequencies $\gtrsim 230\,\rm GHz$. | 9 |
an optical network is provided . the optical network includes a station to convert a downstream radio frequency signal to a downstream optical signal and convert an upstream optical signal to an upstream rf signal ; and a remote access unit to convert the downstream optical signal to a downstream rf signal and to convert the upstream rf signal to the upstream optical signal , wherein the rau determines a non - transmission band portion on which data is not carried from the downstream rf signal and inputs upstream data in the non - transmission band . | 7 |
an assembly for the illuminated display of a logo in a motor vehicle includes a support and at least one light source which is arranged behind or adjacent to the support . the logo can be represented by means of an emblem , particularly an opaque emblem . | 1 |
a machine for manufacturing a cushioning product starting from a multi - ply stock material or the like includes a frame having a housing with an exit opening , a stock supply supported by the frame , a forming assembly causing the lateral edges of the stock material to roll inwardly to form a continuous strip having lateral pillow - like portions and a central band , a gear assembly for feeding the stock material through the forming assembly and out the exit opening , a cutting assembly intermediate the gear assembly and the exit opening for cutting a determined length of the continuous strip to produce a cushioning product and , an access assembly for permitting the cushioning product to be fed therethrough and inhibiting access to the cutting assembly from outside the housing . | 8 |
quantum processing devices are integrated with conventional distributed computing paradigms . in one aspect , ideas from classical distributed and high - performance computing are brought into the quantum processing domain . various architectures and methodologies enable the bilateral integration of quantum processing devices and distributed computers . | 7 |
a low - cost compact slide presentation toy offering combined slide projector and viewer function by integrating a slide projector section and a slide viewer section with a single housing . both sections share a common slide recieving slot so that simulataneous viewing and projecting is made possible by means of a novel rotatable slide member which carries a plurality of image cells in a diametrically opposite manner . also , images to be viewed or projected can be changed by simply rotating a slide member without the need of actually removing a slide from the device . this device is particular attractive for young children . | 6 |
A new reconstruction of the heliospheric modulation potential for galactic cosmic rays is presented for the neutron monitor era, since 1951. The new reconstruction is based on an updated methodology in comparison to previous reconstructions: (1) the use of the new-generation neutron monitor yield function; (2) the use of the new model of the local interstellar spectrum, employing in particular direct data from the distant missions; and (3) the calibration of the neutron monitor responses to direct measurements of the cosmic ray spectrum performed by the Payload for Antimatter Matter Exploration and Light-nuclei Astrophysics (PAMELA) spaceborne spectrometer over 47 time intervals during 2006-2010. The reconstruction is based on data from six standard NM64-type neutron monitors (Apatity, Inuvik, Kergulen, Moscow, Newark, and Oulu) since 1965 and two International Geophysical Year-type ground-based detectors (Climax and Mount Washington) for 1951-1964. The new reconstruction, along with the estimated uncertainties is tabulated in the paper. The presented series forms a benchmark record of the cosmic ray variability (in the energy range between 1 and 30 GeV) for the last 60 years and can be used in long-term studies in the fields of solar, heliospheric, and solar-terrestrial physics. | 9 |
a smooth , oblique - angled endface fracture of an optical fiber 39 useful in low reflectance , low insertion loss mechanical splices is achieved by creating tensile stress in the fiber and scoring the fiber at an angle to its longitudinal axis . tension may be applied by bending the fiber with a flexible platen 16 to which it is affixed , and the scoring may be accomplished by scribing the fiber surface with a sharp point or impressing a notch into the fiber with a blade 28 . | 8 |
a method and apparatus for determining a cardiovascular parameter including receiving an input signal corresponding to an arterial blood pressure measurement over an interval that covers at least one cardiac cycle , determining a propagation time of the input signal , determining at least one statistical moment of the input signal , and determining an estimate of the cardiovascular parameter using the propagation time and the at least one statistical moment . | 0 |
a shaft reduction furnace is provided with a pressure equalizing chamber for supplying raw materials such as ores in the furnace . the interior of the furnace is separated by a dividing plate into an upper portion and a lower portion . a pipe path through the dividing plate communicates the upper portion with lower portion . the upper portion and the pipe path form an inside ore hopper for supplying ore continuously into the lower portion of the furnace , thus omitting the conventional ore hopper of pressure - proof - structure provided separately outside of the furnace . | 2 |
disclosed herein are autoclavable formulations of cyclosporin a form 2 , methods of making such formulations , and methods of treating diseases of the eye with such formulations . | 2 |
a cable processing system includes a conveyor that holds cables and conveys the cables in a specified direction . the operation stretches the cables and allows them to be packaged or otherwise coiled . the cable processing system may wash the cables as they pass thereby . | 1 |
the present invention discloses an improved rigid structure of a cushion frame provided with a vehicle seat for a child , wherein the seat for a child is mounted at the rear side of a seat back . further , a seat belt anchor of the seat is firmly fixed to the cushion frame . to a back frame member of a cushion frame to which a seat belt anchor for a child is fixed , a horizontal portion of a reinforcing member having a large section modulus in the longitudinal direction is firmly fixed . further a vertical portion of the reinforcing member having a large section modulus in the vertical direction is firmly fixed to the right and left frame members of the cushion frame so as to reinforce the back frame member and the right and left frame members of the cushion frame . | 1 |
the unique advantages of computer - controlled fabrication of a patient - specific orthotic device using an automated fabrication machine capable of following computer instructions to create 3d surface contours and new developments in non - invasive three - dimensional scanning have made it possible to acquire digital models of freeform surfaces such as the surface anatomy of the human body and to then fabricate such a patient - specific device with high precision . such a patient - specific device brings significant improvement in patient - specific fit , comfort , and function of medical devices . the combination of these two technologies is ideally suited for the development of patient - specific orthotic devices . a patient specific ankle - foot orthotic device using this technology is disclosed . this exemplary device is used to help stabilize the ankle - foot region , for example , in patients with impaired gait . | 1 |
one embodiment of the present invention provides a system that accommodates different clock frequencies in an ethernet passive optical network . the system receives a signal from an optical line terminal at an optical network unit and derives an olt clock . the system also maintains a local clock . the system further receives from the olt an assignment for an upstream transmission window , during which the onu can transmit an upstream data burst to the olt based on the local clock . the system adjusts the number of bits of the data burst without affecting the payload data carried in the data burst , thereby allowing the data burst to fit properly within the upstream transmission window and compensating for frequency differences between the local clock and the olt clock . the system transmits the data burst based on the local clock in the upstream transmission window . | 7 |
alignment technique for calibrating a phase - shifting point diffraction interferometer involves three independent steps where the first two steps independently align the image points and pinholes in rotation and separation to a fixed reference coordinate system , e . g , ccd . once the two sub - elements have been properly aligned to the reference in two parameters , the third step is to align the two sub - element coordinate systems to each other in the two remaining parameters using standard methods of locating the pinholes relative to some easy to find reference point . | 6 |
a hydraulic arrangement is provided with at least one pressure accumulator for a hydraulic fluid , a hydraulic cylinder with at least one chamber to which pressure can be applied , a connecting line , on the basis of which the at least one accumulator is connected with the chamber , and a control unit . in order to provide an electronic pipe break safety device , an electronically controlled on - off valve is mounted in the connecting line and coupled for receiving control signals from the control unit , and a signal transmitter , which is coupled for monitoring the pressure in the connecting line is also connected to the control unit . if a pressure drop occurs in the connecting line , a signal change is generated by means of the signal transmitter , whereupon the control unit sends a signal effecting movement of the shut - off valve to its closed position . | 5 |
there is provided a media device for use in a system including a plurality of speakers . the media device includes a memory configured to store a software application , and a processor configured to execute the software application to transmit one or more audio calibration signals to the plurality of speakers for emission by the plurality of speakers , receive , from a user device , information relating to a detection of the one or more audio calibration signals by the user device , and analyze the information received from the user device to determine a position of the user device . | 7 |
a device for protecting a gutter having a rear wall , front wall and a bottom wall , the walls defining a trough there between , the device comprising a guard member having generally planar central portion with one side thereof having an inverted u - shaped configuration designed to fit over an upper marginal edge of the rear wall of the gutter while at the other side , there is provided an overflow wall . the guard and gutter are attached directly to a supporting structure by means of screws or other mechanical fastening devices . | 4 |
The electromagnetic emission from the nonrelativistic ejecta launched in neutron star mergers (either dynamically or through a disk wind) has the potential to probe both the total mass and composition of this ejecta. These observations are crucial in understanding the role of these mergers in the production of r-process elements in the Universe. However, many properties of the ejecta can alter the light curves and we must both identify which properties play a role in shaping this emission and understand the effects these properties have on the emission before we can use observations to place strong constraints on the amount of r-process elements produced in the merger. This paper focuses on understanding the effect of the velocity distribution (amount of mass moving at different velocities) for lanthanide-rich ejecta on the light curves and spectra. The simulations use distributions guided by recent calculations of disk outflows and compare the velocity-distribution effects to those of ejecta mass, velocity, and composition. Our comparisons show that uncertainties in the velocity distribution can lead to a factor of 2-4 uncertainties in the inferred ejecta mass based on peak infrared luminosities. We also show that early-time UV or optical observations may be able to constrain the velocity distribution, reducing the uncertainty in the ejecta mass. | 9 |
a representatively pumpless water heater system has an instantaneous water heater coupled in series with a storage water heater by piping circuitry incorporating a fixed bypass useable to route pressurized incoming cold water sequentially through the instantaneous and storage type heaters . the fixed bypass can also route pressurized incoming cold water to mix with the heated water exiting the instantaneous heater for delivery to the storage heater . | 8 |
disclosed are compositions including crosslinked lipase crystals that are highly resistant to proteolysis , low ph and elevated temperature . | 0 |
a securities trading system utilizes distributed data processing effected by a central processing station and a plurality of processing consoles all tied to a common network . the central station includes several computation sequences that can be used to compute the autocorrelation distribution function of any one security price to predict the probable price variation increment within a contract consummation interval , the cross correlation between various securities to determine any pattern of offsetting trades , and a reconciliation sequence to effect the securities transactions within the price variation increment . the autocorrelation and cross correlation sequences can be transferred for processing in one of the consoles , thereby allowing for a distributed processing arrangement of a plurality of securities patterns , and the computation results can be displayed on the console monitor that is interested in the particular security . a price increment selected for a particular level of probability is included in each buy and sell offer and if the offers intersect a transaction is consummated . the ratios of the buy and sell increments are then used to distribute the price overlap . | 6 |
an apparatus , method and data structure for generating at least one table in a broadcast environment , are provided . the apparatus includes a generator to generate an event information table and an extended text table . the ett has program guide information for an n - hour span and has a transmission interval . the ett has a transmission interval and program description information according to the eit . the transmission interval of the eit is shorter than the transmission interval of the ett . | 7 |
a method and circuit for receiving frame messages connected to one or more nodes , each controlled by a microcontroller , along a common transmission line of a multiplex communication system . the method includes the steps of : receiving the type and target bytes , and responsive thereto generating a first interrupt signal to the microcontroller at the node ; commanding the microcontroller , responsive to receiving the first interrupt signal , for qualifying the frame message by retrieving and matching one or more of the type and target bytes with corresponding bytes stored in programmable memory within the microcontroller , and responsive thereto generating a qualified signal ; and receiving data bytes from the frame message only responsive to receiving the qualified signal from the microcontroller . | 7 |
The intracluster medium (ICM) is a reservoir of heavy elements synthesized by different supernovae (SNe) types over cosmic history. Different enrichment mechanisms contribute a different relative metal production, predominantly caused by different SNe type dominance. Using spatially resolved X-ray spectroscopy, one can probe the contribution of each metal-enrichment mechanism. However, a large variety of physically feasible supernova (SN) explosion models make the analysis of the ICM enrichment history more uncertain. This paper presents a nonparametric probability distribution function analysis to rank different theoretical SNe yields models by comparing their performance against observations. Specifically, we apply this new methodology to rank 7192 combinations of core-collapse SN and Type Ia SN models using eight abundance ratios from Suzaku observations of 18 galaxy systems (clusters and groups) to test their predictions. This novel technique can compare many SN models and maximize spectral information extraction, considering all the individual measurable abundance ratios and their uncertainties. We find that Type II SNe with nonzero initial metallicity progenitors in general performed better than pair-instability SN and hypernova models, and that 3D SNIa models (with a white dwarf progenitor central density of 2.9 × 10<SUP>9</SUP> g cm<SUP>-3</SUP>) performed best among all tested SN model pairs. | 9 |
disclosed is a protective layer having the composition 1 . 5 % to 2 . 5 % rhenium , 11 % to 13 % cobalt , 20 % to 22 % chrome , 10 . 5 % to 11 . 5 % aluminum , 0 . 3 % to 0 . 5 % yttrium and or at least one equivalent metal selected from the group comprising scandium and the rare earths and the remainder consists of nickel . existing protective layers which have a high al and / or cr content and which are additionally reinforced by re - forming brittle phases that , during use , additionally embrittle under the influence of carbon . the present invention hardly exhibits a brittleness by cr / re depositions . | 8 |
embodiments of methods and systems for improving boot - up time in computer systems utilize ram in devices separate from the main memory , normally dedicated to another function , to provide a stack and temporary storage during bios execution , enabling bios to call subroutines and execute in a multi - threading fashion , speeding system boot - up . | 6 |
a method and an apparatus for increasing the temperature gradient of a magneto - calorific thermal generator comprising magneto - calorific elements subjected to a magnetic field variation . at least one of a pre - heating and pre - cooling of the magneto - calorific elements is carried out to modify the initial temperature before and / or during the magnetic field variation before reaching the maximum and / or minimum field value . the method and apparatus may be employed in heating , tempering , air conditioning , refrigeration and other industrial or domestic applications . | 8 |
a system and method for introducing medical devices within vasculature that incorporates a dual lumen introducer allowing a plurality of guidewires to be introduced without entanglement . the introducer further includes slits formed in the dual lumen introducer and a dilator or an inner member with grooves that facilitate easy removal of the introducer and dilator from vasculature . the dual lumen introducer maintains separation between guidewires . the slits in the dual lumen introducer and the dilator grooves allow removal from the guidewires by slipping the device off the guidewires without retracting them the entire guidewire length . a peel - away sheath protects the vasculature from the guidewires , prevents the dilator from slipping off the guidewires , and maintains access to an expanded vessel for the introduction of medical devices . | 0 |
We provide uniform RR Lyrae-based distances to 39 dwarf galaxies in and around the Local Group. We determine distances based on a Bayesian hierarchical model that uses periods and magnitudes of published RR Lyrae in dwarf galaxies and is anchored to well-studied Milky Way (MW) RR Lyrae with spectroscopic metallicities and Gaia eDR3 parallaxes. Gaia eDR3 parallaxes for the anchor sample are a factor of 2, on average, more precise than DR2 parallaxes, and allow for a much better constrained period-luminosity-metallicity relation. While ~75% of our distances are within 1σ of recent RR Lyrae distances in the literature, our distances are also ~2-3 times more precise than distances in the literature, on average. On average, our distances are ~0.05 mag closer than distances in the literature, as well as ~0.06 mag closer than distances derived using a theoretical period-luminosity-metallicity relation. These discrepancies are largely due to our eDR3 parallax anchor. We show that the Hipparcos-anchored RR Lyrae distance scale of Carretta et al. overpredicts distances to MW RR Lyrae by ~0.05 mag. The largest uncertainties in our distances are (i) the lack of direct metallicity measurements for RR Lyrae and (ii) the heterogeneity of published RR Lyrae photometry. We provide simple formulae to place new dwarf galaxies with RR Lyrae on a common distance scale with this work. We provide a public code that can easily incorporate additional galaxies and data from future surveys, providing a versatile framework for the cartography of the local universe with RR Lyrae. | 9 |
registration controlling methods are provided for a color electrophotographic apparatus capable of forming an image without color registration errors and uneven color . this is accomplished by preventing a photosensitive medium from being undesirably moved in the direction perpendicular to the transportation direction caused by an electrostatic attractive force between the photosensitive medium and an intermediate transfer device , even if there is a twist between the fixed axis of the member supporting the photosensitive medium and the axis of the member supporting the intermediate transfer device . with these methods , a fur brush cleaner made of a conductive brush is detached from the intermediate transfer device during the time period after the start of driving the photosensitive medium and until the front edge of the photosensitive medium reaches the intermediate transfer device . a small amount of toner therefore always exists between the intermediate transfer device and the photosensitive medium during the transportation of the photosensitive medium , thereby reducing the electrostatic attractive force between the intermediate transfer device and the photosensitive medium and preventing the photosensitive medium from being undesirably moved in the direction perpendicular to the transportation direction . also during this time period , the photosensitive medium is irradiated by a fade lamp to reduce electric charges on the photosensitive medium . | 6 |
a method for increasing signal to noise ratio is disclosed . the method can automatically detect saturation output voltage of the photosensors via adjusting exposure time or illumination intensity so as to obtain optimum output voltage of the photosensors as well as high signal to noise ratio that can generate high quality images . | 7 |
a combination lock and pump for use with a bicycle . the combination lock and pump has a flexible cable including an inflation tube running parallel with a metal rope or chain . the flexible cable has a male end preferably including a lock bolt or shackle and a piston - cylinder pump . the flexible cable also has a female end preferably including a lock cylinder with a key hole and one or more apertures to receive either a bicycle tire &# 39 ; s valve stern or the male end &# 39 ; s lock bolt or shackle . when used as a lock , the combination secures the bicycle from theft by looping the flexible cable around the bicycle and locking together its male and female ends . when used as a pump , the combination &# 39 ; s female end attaches to the bicycle tire &# 39 ; s valve stem and inflates the tire by actuating the pump of the male end . | 4 |
glmnet efficiently fits the entire lasso or elastic-net regularization path for linear regression (gaussian), multi-task gaussian, logistic and multinomial regression models (grouped or not), Poisson regression and the Cox model. The algorithm uses cyclical coordinate descent in a path-wise fashion. | 9 |
a mobile station in a spread spectrum communications system includes a matched filter that can be divided into segments . on initial acquisition , when a frequency deviation between the expected receiving frequency of the mobile station and the transmitting frequency of the base station is expected to be relatively large , the device can operate in a first synchronisation mode , in which the filter is used divided into segments . on searching for alternative cells , when the frequency deviation is expected to be smaller , the device can operate in a second synchronisation mode , in which the filter is used undivided . thus , in the first mode , a reduced filter length avoids the difficulties caused by frequency deviation , while , in the second mode , an increased filter length allows faster acquisition . | 7 |
a method for operating a dialysis cassette including a flexible membrane that covers a pump chamber includes applying a vacuum about a piston head and sucking the flexible membrane of the dialysis cassette onto the piston head ; mechanically retracting the piston head along with the vacuum applied membrane away from the dialysis cassette to draw fluid into the pump chamber ; mechanically extending the piston head and the flexible membrane into the pump chamber to expel fluid from the pump chamber through a flow path ; and directly sensing a pressure of the fluid flowing through the flow path at a location of the dialysis cassette adjacent to the pump chamber . | 0 |
an vacuum bag for forming of a fiber reinforced composite article , made of a curable elastomer , having molded in resin distribution means . optional vacuum conduits are molded into the periphery of the bag , causing the bag to be adapted to any number of mold shapes . the bag contains a resin distribution conduit sealed into the vacuum bag . a multiplicity of cross channels are formed on the inner surface of the bag , covering most of the area under which the fiber lay up is placed within the mold . these cross channels can be formed from a pattern of multiple , variegated small dots or pentagons , which , under vacuum , leave a multiplicity of small crisscross channels running along the inner surface of the vacuum bag . this pattern of distribution channels covers most of the fiber lay up , except for a perimeter area which insures resin flow into rather than across the fiber lay up . | 1 |
a gas turbine engine air valve assembly has first and second valving elements . the second element is rotatable about a first axis relative to the first element . the rotation controls a flow of air through the first and second elements . an actuator is coupled by a linkage to the second element . the linkage includes a spindle having a first portion coupled to the actuator to rotate the spindle about a second axis . a guided spherical bearing couples a second portion of the spindle to the second element . | 8 |
a low - water - content castable composition produces cast products with an increased modulus of rupture , an increased cold crushing strength , and decreased porosity . the composition employs closed fractions of constituent particles with specified populations and specified gaps in the particle size distribution to produce these properties . the composition is suitable for refractory applications . | 2 |
there is disclosed herein an antenna for generating a rotating pattern . the pattern is generated electronically , and no physically moving parts are required . an exemplary embodiment of the antenna radiates a cardioid pattern which rotates at a 15hz rate for use as a tacan beacon . the structure of the antenna is in the form of a conic monopole above a ground plane . a plurality of vertical modulator fins , providing controllable shorting elements , and a plurality of suppressor posts are added . the modulator fins have associated diodes to which are applied a bias current along with modulating signals which cause the resistance of the diodes to vary with respect to the flow of rf current at the frequencies of interest . other details of the physical structure of the antenna are shown and described herein , as well as an electronic system for controlling the diodes . in a typical application , the antenna is mounted on an airplane to enable the airplane to serve as a beacon . in this instance , the exemplary system as shown and described herein is adapted to be coupled with the synchro system of the airplane compass for providing a reference with respect to magnetic north so as to properly electronically relate the rotating pattern of the antenna to magnetic north while the airplane upon which the antenna is mounted changes its flight direction . | 7 |
a hob comprising a plurality of heating elements further comprises a support for a plurality of illuminating means , said support being of elongate construction and typically arcuate in shape . in one embodiment , two rows of illuminaries in the form of leds are provided wherein a cover with light zones is positioned thereover . the cover may indicate various symbols and letters to a user of the hob . separate light zones may be defined to prevent light from one illuminary zone spilling over to the next illuminary zone . a controller may illuminate one row of illuminaries indicating the heating element is hot , even after power is removed from the heating element , and illuminate another row indicating a level of operation of the heating element . the hob may comprise a plurality of heating elements each having an associated illuminating means located in front of the heating area facing the operator . | 5 |
in the method for constrained optimization for compander design for ofdm papr , wherein the improvement comprises the step of converting a rayleigh amplitude distribution from which superior performing companders are derived , whereby a constrained optimization problem may be solved using lagrange multipliers . | 7 |
the present invention relates to a chemical and pharmaceutical technology , and in particular to a stat3 and erk signal pathway inhibitor and a use thereof . the present invention provides a stat3 and erk signal pathway inhibitor . the inhibitor mainly consists of a mogroside and / or an analog thereof . the mogroside and the analog thereof inhibit the phosphorylation of a transcription factor stat3 and the phosphorylation of an erk . the method for preparing the mogroside and the analog has the characteristics of simpleness , strong operability and high purity of products . the present invention furtherprovides a use of the stat3 and erk signal pathway inhibitor in the preparation of drugs for treating tumors , which realizes the purposes of inhibiting the proliferation of cancer cells and promoting the apoptosis of cancer cells and has a very good inhibition effect on cancers . | 0 |
Protoplanets growing within the protoplanetary disk by pebble accretion acquire hydrostatic gas envelopes. Due to accretion heating, the temperature in these envelopes can become high enough to sublimate refractory minerals which are the major components of the accreted pebbles. Here we study the sublimation of different mineral species and determine whether sublimation plays a role during the growth by pebble accretion. For each snapshot in the growth process, we calculate the envelope structure and the sublimation temperature of a set of mineral species representing different levels of volatility. Sublimation lines are determined using an equilibrium scheme for the chemical reactions responsible for destruction and formation of the relevant minerals. We find that the envelope of the growing planet reaches temperatures high enough to sublimate all considered mineral species when M ≳ 0.4 M<SUB>⊕</SUB>. The sublimation lines are located within the gravitationally bound envelope of the planet. We make a detailed analysis of the sublimation of FeS at around 720 K, beyond which the mineral is attacked by H<SUB>2</SUB> to form gaseous H<SUB>2</SUB>S and solid Fe. We calculate the sulfur concentration in the planet under the assumption that all sulfur released as H<SUB>2</SUB>S is lost from the planet by diffusion back to the protoplanetary disk. Our calculated values are in good agreement with the slightly depleted sulfur abundance of Mars, while the model over predicts the extensive sulfur depletion of Earth by a factor of approximately 2. We show that a collision with a sulfur-rich body akin to Mars in the moon-forming giant impact lifts the Earth's sulfur abundance to approximately 10% of the solar value for all impactor masses above 0.05 Earth masses. | 9 |
the present invention relates to a method of eliminating microbubbles associated with a developer solution . the method includes depositing the developer solution over an exposed photoresist film which overlies a substrate and agitating the developer solution using waves . the agitation of the developer solution causes the microbubbles to exit the developer solution and reduces defects previously associated therewith . in addition , a system for eliminating microbubbles associated with a developer solution is disclosed . the system includes an apparatus for applying the developer solution to a photoresist film which overlies a substrate and a developer agitation system . the developer agitation system is operably coupled to the developer solution and agitates the developer solution using waves , which causes the microbubbles to exit the developer solution . | 6 |
a centrally - activated deferred - action silver - zinc battery has a central well defined by a stack of electrodes and separators each having a central hole . isolating washers are placed around the central holes of each metal sheet and include recesses which provide curved channels for conveying electrolyte from the well towards the electrodes . the restricted cross - section and extended length of these channels ensure a greater electrical resistance to leakage currents which flow between couples via the electrolyte during activation . pyrotechnic means are provided to activate the battery by rupturing a fragible partition and rapidly forcing electrolyte from an isolated compartment via the rupture in the partition into the well and from thence via the curved channels to spaces provided between electrodes of opposite polarity . | 7 |
this invention provides a calibration unit for generating known concentrations of an oxidizing or a reducing gas in an inert carrier gas . the gas - generating electrode is sandwiched between an ion - exchange membrane and a porous diffusion membrane for minimizing the liquid layer thickness around the electrode and for regularizing the rate of diffusion of the gas generated . the present invention is especially useful for calibrating gas sensors which detect , measure , and monitor the concentration of a gas in the atmosphere , and for providing an accurate low concentration of gas for use wherever desired . | 2 |
the present invention concerns itself with a dry , free of toxic chemicals , and thus , environmentally safe , mineral processing technique . it uses ore elements &# 39 ; specific heat differences as the basis for separating valuable minerals from ores . no epa approval , no environmental pit and no expensive monitoring are required in order to practice the teachings of the present invention . furthermore , the technique described herein is economically attractive since it is a low cost approach to mineral processing . | 1 |
the invention relates to streptococcus suis infection in pigs , vaccines directed against those infections and tests for diagnosing streptococcus suis infections . the invention provides an isolated or recombinant nucleic acid encoding a capsular gene cluster of streptococcus suis or a gene or gene fragment derivated thereof . the invention further provides a nucleic acid probe or primer allowing species or serotype - specific detection of streptococcus suis . the invention also provides a streptococcus suis antigen and vaccine derived thereof . | 2 |
PG 1553 + 113 is one of the few blazars with a convincing quasi-periodic emission in the gamma-ray band. The source is also a very high energy (VHE; >100 GeV) gamma-ray emitter. To better understand its properties and identify the underlying physical processes driving its variability, the MAGIC Collaboration initiated a multiyear, multiwavelength monitoring campaign in 2015 involving the OVRO 40-m and Medicina radio telescopes, REM, KVA, and the MAGIC telescopes, Swift and Fermi satellites, and the WEBT network. The analysis presented in this paper uses data until 2017 and focuses on the characterization of the variability. The gamma-ray data show a (hint of a) periodic signal compatible with literature, but the X-ray and VHE gamma-ray data do not show statistical evidence for a periodic signal. In other bands, the data are compatible with the gamma-ray period, but with a relatively high p-value. The complex connection between the low- and high-energy emission and the non-monochromatic modulation and changes in flux suggests that a simple one-zone model is unable to explain all the variability. Instead, a model including a periodic component along with multiple emission zones is required. | 9 |
a precision electromechanical measuring device utilizes a strain gauge or pressure transducer to sense changes of position in a workpiece contacting finger . the finger is pivotable about a relatively stiff pivot to different positions , enabling the instrument &# 39 ; s use as a center finder for circular bores and pins or for verifying the flatness and perpendicularity of a disc or plate to the axis of rotation of a spindle . a housing of the device supports a rotatable shank extending from one end for engagement in a chuck , mandrel or collet associated with a spindle of a machine , and also supports pivotal apparatus including the finger extending out the other end of the housing . brushes conduct a variable signal from the strain gauge in the housing to the exterior , where the signal is fed to an ammeter . in use as a center finder , the device is fixed in a chuck or mandrel , with a workpiece approximately alligned with the center of rotation of the mandrel , the finger is engaged against the interior of a bore or the exterior of a pin of the workpiece , and the machine spindle is power - rotated to sweep the finger around the bore or pin . variations in the reading of the ammeter indicate eccentricity and direction and degree of eccentricity . | 8 |
a bifurcated stent for insertion into a bifurcated vessel such as a blood vessel . in one embodiment , a first sheet is formed into a first leg , a second sheet is formed into a second leg , a third sheet is formed into a stem , and the two legs are attached to the stem . in a second embodiment , a first sheet is formed into a member having a first leg and half of a stem , a second sheet is formed into a second member having a second leg and half of a stem , and the two stem halves are combined to form the bifurcated stent . in a third embodiment , the stent comprises two sections that are serially inserted and assembled within the vessel at the site of the bifurcation to be treated . | 0 |
a suturing device suitable for anastomosis procedures . the suturing device includes a suture guid and a needle holder . the suture guide includes a foot portion having an axis defined along a length of the foot portion . the foot portion includes a plurality of apertures , each aperture holding a suture . the needle holder movably holds at least one needle relative to a first side of the foot portion and movably holds at least one needle relative to a second side of the foot portion . the needles are movable into respective apertures , and the at least one needle on the first side of the foot portion is at an angle relative to the at least one needle on the second side of the foot portion . | 0 |
a triangular star shaped diamond adapted to display a hearts and arrows pattern when exposed to light comparable to the hearts and arrows pattern in a round diamond , comprising : six main crown facets , twelve crown half facets , a table facet , six main pavilion facets and an even number of main girdle facets separating the crown facets from the pavilion facets with each main crown facet having a symmetrical main crown facet in an opposing relationship and at least one edge in parallel alignment with an edge of the opposing main crown facet . | 0 |
a sandwich panel is constructed by molding or spraying to provide a foam insulated panel for an ice / beverage dispensing machine . the panel comprises a foam thereon and a hard coating on the foam on the side opposite the panel . the foam could be a urethane with a foaming agent and the hard coating could also be a urethane but without a foaming agent . the panel could be formed by spraying or molding or upon another existing structural member , such as of stainless steel and can be used to enclose and insulate other components such as beverage lines or ice bin . | 8 |
tomographic images of a body are constructed by placing a plurality of surface electrodes at spaced intervals on the body , causing currents to flow in the body , and measuring the potential between pairs of electrodes , calculating the potential in each case on the assumption that the body consists of one uniform medium , plotting the isopotentials corresponding to the calculated results to create a uniform image of the body , obtaining the ratio between the measured potential and the calculated potential in each case , and modifying the image in accordance with the respective ratios by increasing the impedance along an isopotential in proportion to a ratio greater than unity or decreasing the impedance in proportion to a ratio less than unity . the calculations of potentials and the obtaining of ratios are carried out using a computer and the plotting of the isopotentials is carried out by a visual display unit and / or a print - out unit run off the computer . an additional method is provided for indicating a change of state in the body . this method includes the step of determining ratios between initial and subsequent measured actual potentials between electrodes . | 0 |
The feedinlib is designed to calculate feedin timeseries of photovoltaic and wind power plants. It is part of the oemof group but works as a standalone application. See the oemof website or the oemof developer group at github for more modeling libraries. | 9 |
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