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a device and method for hetero laser and light - emission of high polarization radiation . previous light emitting devices suffered from very low degree of the radiation polarization . a hetero laser and light emitting device with a semiconductor layer sandwiched between δ - doped layers and ferromagnets allows for highly polarized light to be emitted . | 7 |
the incentive seating module comprises : a structural frame provided with a gaiter , a frame , disposed above said structural frame and provided with an arch , whereby the structural frame exhibits planar symmetry , means for connecting the frame to the structural frame comprising a joint enabling the frame to swivel in relation to the structural frame about an axis which is perpendicular to the symmetrical plane , and a seating element joining the frame to the gaiter , made of an elastic membrane which is used to define a rest position for the frame in relation to the structural frame and to return it towards said position when a user causes it to tilt in one direction or the other . | 0 |
a method and apparatus for processing an image captured by an image acquisition device having a two - dimensional matrix of non - square pixels with a first aspect ratio . in one aspect of the method , the image is sampled in a color sub - sampled manner such that fewer than three color measurements are known for each pixel location . a processed image is then constructed by processing the fewer than three color measurements known for each pixel to generate one or more interpolated color values at each of the pixel locations . a processed image is then created for rendering on an output device having a square raster with a second aspect ratio which differs from the first aspect ratio . the processed image is processed such that an aspect ratio of the original image captured on the non - square pixels is maintained on the output device . | 7 |
a signal transmission method and apparatus of a user equipment for a mobile communication system is provided for improving data transmission reliability and efficiency by transmitting data based on precise discrimination of the uplink transmission resource assignment messages indicative of initial transmission and retransmission . a signal transmission method of a user equipment for a mobile communication system receives an uplink transmission resource assignment message from a base station determines whether a hybrid automatic repeat request buffer is empty , and when the harq buffer is empty , transmits to the base station a media access control protocol data unit generated with reference to information contained in the uplink transmission resource assignment message . | 7 |
novel intermediates , process for their preparation and their use in the preparation of therapeutically effective antineoplastic agents , in particular temsirolimus of formula . | 2 |
curable fluoropolyether rubber composition : this composition comprises a straight chain fluoropolyether compound having at least two alkenyl groups in its molecule and having a divalent perfluoropolyether structure in its backbone chain , a polytetrafluoroethylene , an organohydrogenpolysiloxane having at least two hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms in its molecule , and a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst . the composition is provided in the form of a paste capable of forming into optional shapes , and its cured product is well - balanced in and is excellent in properties such as heat resistance , chemical resistance , solvent resistance , releasability , lubricating qualities , water repellency , oil repellency and weatherability . | 2 |
Beyond conventional block copolymer self-assembly: heat-activated folding and growth of metastable, length-specific DNA fibers Michael D. Dore, Muhammad Ghufran Rafique, Tianxiao Peter Yang, Marlo Zorman, Casey M. Platnich, Pengfei Xu, Tuan Trinh, Felix J. Rizzuto, Gonzalo Cosa, Jianing Li, Alba Guarné, Dmytro F. Perepichka, and Hanadi F. Sleiman Biopolymers such as nucleic acids and proteins exhibit dynamic backbone folding, wherein site-specific intramolecular interactions determine overall structure. Proteins then hierarchically assemble into supramolecular polymers such as microtubules, that are robust yet dynamic, constantly growing or shortening to adjust to cellular needs. The combination of dynamic, energy-driven folding and growth with structural stiffness and length control is difficult to achieve in synthetic polymer self-assembly. Here we show that highly charged, monodisperse DNA-oligomers assemble via seeded growth into length-controlled supramolecular fibers during heating; when the temperature is lowered, these metastable fibers slowly disassemble. Furthermore, the specific molecular structures of oligomers that promote fiber formation contradict the typical theory of block copolymer self-assembly. Efficient curling and packing of the oligomers – or 'curlamers' – determine morphology, rather than hydrophobic to hydrophilic ratio. Addition of a small molecule stabilises the DNA fibers, enabling temporal control of polymer lifetime and underscoring their potential use in nucleic- acid delivery, stimuli-responsive biomaterials, and soft robotics. | 9 |
Reionization-era galaxies tend to exhibit weak Ly α emission, likely reflecting attenuation from an increasingly neutral IGM. Recent observations have begun to reveal exceptions to this picture, with strong Ly α emission now known in four of the most massive z = 7-9 galaxies in the CANDELS fields, all of which also exhibit intense [O III]+H β emission (EW > 800 Å). To better understand why Ly α is anomalously strong in a subset of massive z ≃ 7-9 galaxies, we have initiated an MMT/Binospec survey targeting a larger sample (N = 22) of similarly luminous (≃1-6 L$^{\ast }_{\mathrm{UV}}$) z ≃ 7 galaxies selected over very wide-area fields (~3 deg<SUP>2</SUP>). We confidently (>7σ) detect Ly α in 78 per cent (7/9) of galaxies with strong [O III]+H β emission (EW > 800 Å) as opposed to only 8 per cent (1/12) of galaxies with more moderate (EW = 200-800 Å) [O III]+H β. We argue that the higher Ly α EWs of the strong [O III]+H β population likely reflect enhanced ionizing photon production efficiency owing to their large sSFRs (≳30 Gyr<SUP>-1</SUP>). We also find evidence that Ly α transmission from massive galaxies declines less rapidly over 6 < z < 7 than in low-mass lensed systems. In particular, our data suggest no strong evolution in Ly α transmission, consistent with a picture wherein massive z ≃ 7 galaxies often reside in large ionized regions. We detect three closely separated (R = 1.7 physical Mpc) z ≃ 7 Ly α emitters in our sample, conceivably tracing a large ionized structure that is consistent with this picture. We detect tentative evidence for an overdensity in this region, implying a large ionizing photon budget in the surrounding volume. | 9 |
a safety device for maintaining a load raised cylinder linkage in selected extended position . a combination cylinder engagement rod and locking sleeve with a piston rod engagement channel that will adjustably secure and extended piston rod from a cylinder assembly in a safe secure locked extended position . the cylinder safety stop of the invention is interposed between the cylinder sleeve and the piston end block by the incrementally adjustable engagement panel &# 39 ; s positioning via removably positioned stop adjustment pin . an intermediate incrementally adjustable fitting provides for positioning between multiple aligned stop pin engagement apertures . | 5 |
described herein is a bacterial cell containing a recombinant bacteriophage defense mechanism . the defense mechanism comprises a bacteriophage promoter operatively associated with a heterologous dna encoding a product lethal to the bacterial cell . the bacterial cell is susceptible to infection by a bacteriophage , and the promoter is activated upon the infection of said bacterial cell by that bacteriophage . bacteria useful in carrying out the invention include both gram negative and gram positive bacteria ; the heterologous dna may encode an enzyme that degrades nucleic acid . recombinant dnas useful for making the foregoing cells , cultures prepared from such cells , and fermentation methods carried out with such cells are also disclosed . | 2 |
a process and apparatus for testing material libraries , in particular catalysts , by means of coupled use of at least two analytical methods , preferably ir thermography and mass spectrometry . owing to the selected arrangement , the disadvantages of the two previously known individual methods are compensated for : the subsequent selectivity determination for selected sections by means of mass spectrometry invalidates the argument against ir thermography , of only being able to determine activities ; the rapid integrated determination of potentially “ good ” materials via ir thermography prevents an excessive loss of time by needing to test all materials of a library successively with the mass spectrometer . the reactor design permits , firstly , the integral recording of the entire reactor through a window which is transparent for the corresponding method and , secondly , permits the simultaneous , automated application of a second analytical method to selected materials of a material library , which have been rated as active by the optical method . in the case described , the optical method provides information on the material activity for a set problem , and the second analytical method determines the selectivity of the materials . | 1 |
a large industrial waste tub grinder is mounted onto a lift or support frame that has a connection for a hook from a hoist on a truck so that the lift or support frame can be placed onto the truck and offloaded from the truck utilizing a conventional hook hoist . the lift or support frame supports the tub grinder on the ground surface , for in place use , the lift or support frame carries stabilizers for insuring that the lift or support frame provides a stable mounting for the tub grinder . | 1 |
the present invention describes the process for the preparation of novel sesquiterpene oxide 3s , 3ar , 7ar ,- 6 isopropyl - 1 , 1 , 3 , 3a - tetramethyl 1 , 3 , 3a , 4 , 7 , 7a - hexahydro - isobenzofuran , of formula by the reaction of elemol with per acid at a temperature range of 20 to 30 ° c . the invention also deals with the use of compound of formula as a perfuming and flavouring agent . | 2 |
a device for drawing or braking metal bands or metal sheets and including two oppositely arranged endless revolving chain systems with a gap therebetween through which a metal band or a metal sheet is displaced and including carriage - like roller blocks for effecting one of clamping and driving the one of a metal band and a metal sheet , an elastic lining for covering the roller blocks ; a plurality of shaping and filler pieces for controlling tension applied to the elastic lining ; and elements for generating magnetic fields for controlling driving and / or restraining forces applied to the metal band or the metal sheet . | 1 |
strains of bacteria characterized by exhibiting : a 7α - dehydroxylase activity of less than 50 %, and a bile acid deconjugation activity of less than 50 %, and descendants , mutants and derivatives thereof preserving activities and ; and a pharmaceutical composition using one or more of such strains and use of same for preventing and treating diseases associated with or caused by an altered metabolism of bile acids . | 0 |
a rodent trap covered base defines an enclosed interior accessible through a sliding plastic tunnel defining a passageway for rodents into the interior . the tunnel has a projecting strike member , and is biased by an underlying spring to a retracted position . a trigger engaging member extends from the tunnel to be retained by a catch on a trigger mounted to the base . when a rodent passes through the tunnel into the base interior , it is directed by barriers towards a rodent attracting bait . to reach the bait , the rodent must press against a pivotably mounted trigger , thereby dislodging the trigger from the trigger engaging member which releases the tunnel to be driven by the spring to retract along parallel tracks to bring the strike plate forcibly against the rodent within the trap , usually killing it , and closing the trap , which is then presented covered within the trap for disposal . | 0 |
a preamble sequence generating apparatus and method in a bwa communication system using ofdm . an arm code generator generates at least one arm code of a different length . a sub - carrier selection and frequency mask unit maps a second number of arm code components to a second number of sub - carriers among a third number of ofdm sub - carriers distributed equally in a frequency band and maps null components to sub - carriers excluding from the second number of sub - carriers . here , the second number being the number of minus . then , an ifft generates a preamble sequence by inverse - fast - fourier - transforming the sub - carriers received from the sub - carrier and frequency mask unit . | 7 |
when an incoming call to a wireless communication apparatus is detected , a wireless control apparatus uses a wireless link , which has been established by previous communication , to perform succeeding communication . examples of communication include communication of audio or data already completed , or , when there are a plurality of wireless communication apparatus , communication of control information by a wireless link established when notification of an incoming call is given to the wireless communication apparatus . | 7 |
an implantable lead is provided with at least one extendable member to position therapy delivery elements , which may be electrodes or drug delivery ports , after the lead has been inserted into the body . the lead may formed as a resilient element which is contained in a retainer tube that may be removed to permit the lead to deploy . alternatively , a non - resilient lead may be provided with a slotted retainer tube . a series of mechanical linkages for expanding and retracting the lead within the human body may be actuated with various mechanisms . a control system may be provided for closed - loop feedback control of the position of the extendable members . the invention also includes a method for expanding an implantable lead in situ . | 0 |
the present invention discloses a fuel - saving accelerator for internal combustion engine , which comprises a water tank for storing water therein as auxiliary fuel for the inner combustion engine ; a water processing unit communicating with the water tank to process the water supplied from the water tank ; and a water control unit which is connected between the water processing unit and a combustion chamber of the inner combustion engine to control the amount of the processed water supplied from the water processing unit and supply a controlled amount of water to the combustion chamber . | 8 |
a process for imparting heat and light stability to vinylidene chloride copolymer resins by adding thereto small amounts of vitamin e , an alkyl ester of thiodipropionic acid having 12 to 18 carbon atoms in an alkyl group thereof and an alkali metal salt or an alkali earth metal salt of a phosphoric acid . | 2 |
a method and apparatus is disclosed for generating , based upon user input , clock signals which are delayed by sub - delays which are of a size that is smaller than the smallest achievable delay of a conventional delay element . a user can selectively add one or more sub - delays by providing control inputs which define the desired number of sub - delays to be added . | 7 |
An idl code is provided to compute the probability distribution of the misaligment angle between the black hole spin and the orbital angular momentum, assuming the inclination to the line-of-sight, the position angle of the jet, the binary inclination and the position angle of the orbital axis are known. The Fortran code is provided to compute spectral and polarization properties of single Compton scattered radiation for two geometrical configurations: the slab-corona and a hot flow with a certain opening angle. Also a sample output with the idl routines to plot the results are given. The software is used in the paper "Black hole spin--orbit misalignment in the x-ray binary MAXI J1820+070" by Poutanen et al. (2022). | 9 |
an annulus collar around a well production tube is cast in cement by a procedure that axially delineates the collar between two expandable well packers in the production tube string . between the packers are a pair of cementing valves . an ingress valve is most proximate to the lower packer whereas an egress valve is most proximate to the upper packer . additionally , the egress valve is modified to enclose the egress valve with a screen having mesh or slot openings that correspond with a screen plugging material that is mixed with the cement . | 4 |
the invention relates to the methods allowing to compact the soil , and devices for carrying out these methods . it comprises the insertion into the soil at a predetermined depth under which the compaction by the upper level of the soil becomes ineffective , of an underground compacting device . by advancing this device , the soil can be compacted below this specified depth . thanks to this invention it is possible to compact thicker layers and to improve the railway tracks repairing systems . | 4 |
a thermoanalysis device , including a controllable temperature regulating device for the controlled change in the temperature of a sample to be investigated , a detection device for the continuous detection of at least one signal characteristic of a property of the sample during the change in the temperature , and a gas analysis device for investigating gases which are liberated from the sample . in order to enable an improved time - and temperature - resolved investigation of volatile components and decomposition products , provision is made according to the invention such that , during the change in the temperature of the sample , the temperature regulating device is controlled according to a control algorithm taking account of the detected signal and / or the gas analysis device is constituted so as to be controllable and is controlled according to a control algorithm taking account of the detected signal . | 7 |
provided are a roll for roll forming and a roll forming method therefor , by which a strip of sheet material is continuously fed and passed between roll stands that are arranged continuously , and is sequentially formed so that the sectional shape of the sheet material becomes circular , and by welding both ends of the sheet material , a pipe is finally produced . in the method , pressure parts and non - pressure parts are selectively disposed on a convex roll or a concave roll and the frequency of pressuring by the convex roll and the concave roll is reduced or adjusted such that the work hardening of the roll formed material or produced pipe is lowered or made to be uniform . accordingly , the material characteristic and reprocessing characteristic of the roll formed material or pipe are greatly improved . | 1 |
a portable box for electrical power distribution and blackout programming capability includes electrical outlet receptables , pilot lights and switches in wiring modules , constructed for blackout capability . another wiring module provides blackout programming capability in a push to reset main circuit breaker , together with secondary circuit breakers providing circuit overload protection for the wiring modules . | 7 |
a pressure sensor system involves a semi - conductive diaphragm electrode overlying a cavity in a semiconductor chip , with the center of the diaphragm secured to a mesa extending upwardly from the cavity . a second electrode is implemented by a heavily doped raised ring between the mesa and the periphery of the chip at the ring of maximum deflection of the diaphragm . the raised ring electrode is heavily doped with one polarity , with light doping near the base of the raised area , and the remainder of the cavity is heavily doped with the opposite polarity . the plot of linearity error versus width of the ring electrode , has a minimum , and the width of the ring electrode and related constructional features are selected to conform to the minimum point of the linearity function . the reference capacitor is arcuate in configuration and extends part way around and in immediate proximity to the sensor diaphragm . | 6 |
the present invention relates to a lubricious polymer compound . the lubricous polymer compound includes a base polymer and a hydrophilic polymer . the lubricous compounds may be injection molded or extruded . | 0 |
in a voice actuated computer system voice command from an end user relevant to or promoted from a discrete location on a display screen are analyzed by the system . in response , a confirmation area is displayed on the screen at a location functionally related to the analyzed contents and context of the voice input or the screen location the utterance was prompted from . within the confirmation area the computer interpretation of the utterance is displayed persisting and dissolving at selectively adjustable rates and times . display of the recognized utterance is thereby placed in a confirmation area at variable locations where the user &# 39 ; s focus is likely to be . distractions are avoided associated with a fixed location confirmation area which obscures other content on the display screen and / or destroys end - user focus by requiring the eyes to shift from a location of current interest on the display screen to a different location wherein the confirmation is displayed . persistence and dissolution time of the confirmation area and associated analyzed voice command displayed therein may vary automatically as a function of the degree of confidence of the voice recognition system that the command was accurately analyzed , and correctly recognized commands are automatically executed after display in the confirmation window . | 6 |
process and apparatus for extracting soil gases from the earth and analyzing the collected gasses to determine the presence in the soil of gases produced by lower subterranean hydrocarbon deposits , such as petroleum and methane gas . the soil gases are passed from the soil through a soil probe and conductive tubing into a gas collector and concentrator comprising at least one molecular sieve which is chosen and selected for its ability to trap the gas or gases of interest . when the collection and concentration process is completed the gas collector is removed from the field apparatus and taken to a laboratory where the molecular sieves are heated to release the trapped gases . the gases are then analyzed in a gas chromatograph . | 6 |
the present invention generally relates to a hot molten adhesive application machine . more specifically the present invention discloses a unique hot melt adhesive application machine having a novel construction whereby the reservoir of molten adhesive material is heated from within the molten adhesive . the adhesive pump , discharge hoses , and discharge applicators are heated by electrical resistance heating elements that may operate on 120 or 240 volt current . further , a novel axial pump piston is disclosed whereby the pump cylinder bore may be machined to a lessor tolerance standard than previous pumps of this type . | 1 |
a nut shell filter allows the shell filter media to be scrubbed without being removed from the filter vessel . in order to protect the vessel from pressure surges which can occur during the scrubbing cycle , pressure applied during the beginning of the scrubbing cycle is contained within a scrubber tube such that the filter vessel is not subjected to pressure surges which occur at the beginning of the scrubbing cycle . the scrubber tube and scrubber filter tube may either be disposed within the filter vessel or outside of the filter vessel . | 1 |
computerized systems and methods may be used to enable users to report crimes , safety hazards or other perceived problems to the appropriate authorities via an alert . such alerts may be communicated to the authorities through any suitable communication method such as , for example , phone calls , email and / or sms text messages . in some example embodiments , the reporting system includes a computing device including , but not limited to , a mobile smartphone , tablet device , laptop computer , or desktop computer programmed with a software application . | 7 |
a driving device for an ultrasonic wave motor , comprises : a stator member having an electrostrictive member and a resilient member , and adapted to generate travelling vibration wave in the resilient member by excitation with the electrostrictive member ; a moving member maintained in pressure contact with the stator member and driven by the travelling vibration wave ; a reference pulse oscillator circuit for generating reference pulses of a frequency determined corresponding to a required moving speed of the member ; an encoder for generating pulses relating to the amount of movement of the moving member ; a phase difference signal generating circuit for generating a phase difference signal corresponding to the phase difference between the reference pulses from the reference pulse oscillator circuit and the output pulses of the encoder ; and an ac voltage forming circuit for forming ac voltage signals to be supplied to the electrostrictive member , based on the phase difference signal . | 7 |
a sir system has frontal air bags and side air bags both controlled by the same microprocessor . to guard against spurious deployment of side air bags with minimal software burden , a lateral accelerometer and an arming circuit detect side crash activity and apply an arming signal to a pulse accumulator circuit in the microprocessor which monitors the accumulator state to detect arming , thereby inhibiting deployment when the arming signal is absent . the arming circuit receives the accelerometer signal , removes the dc component which is subject to drift , adds a fixed offset voltage and compares the resultant signal to threshold values to produce an arming signal when a threshold is breached . | 1 |
a sign system with a frame and at least one sign . the sign has at least one protruding ridge extending from the backside with the ridge having a narrow neck portion proximate the backside . at least one clamping unit is fixed to the frame with at least one pair of clamps to securely the neck portion of the ridge such that the frame is reversibly but securely fastened to the frame . | 6 |
a conveyor apparatus including dips to turn and tumble items placed on the conveyor . the conveyor apparatus has a conveyor belt configured in a series of dips arranged to insure the turning and tumbling of items placed on the conveyor belt . | 1 |
Context. Submillimeter galaxies (SMGs) have been proposed as the progenitors of massive ellipticals in the local Universe. Mapping the neutral gas distribution and investigating the gas accretion toward the SMGs at high redshift can provide information on the way SMG environments can evolve into clusters at z = 0. <BR /> Aims: In this work, we study the members of the protocluster around AzTEC-3, a submillimeter galaxy at z = 5.3. We use Lyα emission and its synergy with previous CO and [C II]158 μm observations. <BR /> Methods: We analyzed the data from the Multi Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE) instrument in an area of 1.4 × 1.4 arcmin<SUP>2</SUP> around AzTEC-3 and derived information on the Lyα line in emission. We compared the Lyα profile of various regions of the environment with the zELDA radiative transfer model, revealing the neutral gas distribution and kinematics. <BR /> Results: We identified ten Lyα emitting sources, including two regions with extended emission: one embedding AzTEC-3 and LBG-3, which is a star-forming galaxy located 2″ (12 kpc) north of the SMG and another toward LBG-1, which is a star-forming galaxy located 15″ (90 kpc) to the southeast. The two regions extend for ∼27 × 38 kpc<SUP>2</SUP> (∼170 × 240 ckpc<SUP>2</SUP>) and ∼20 × 20 kpc<SUP>2</SUP> (∼125 × 125 ckpc<SUP>2</SUP>), respectively. The sources appear distributed in an elongated configuration of about 70″ (430 kpc) in extent. The number of sources confirms the overdensity around AzTEC-3. We study the MUSE spectra of the AzTEC-3+LBG-3 system and LBG-1 in detail. For the AzTEC-3+LBG-3 system, the Lyα emission appears redshifted and more spatially extended than the [C II] line emission. Similarly, the Lyα line spectrum is broader in velocity than [C II] for LBG-1. In the former spectrum, the Lyα emission is elongated to the north of LBG-3 and to the south of AzTEC-3, where a faint Lyα emitting galaxy is also located. The elongated structures could resemble tidal features due to the interaction of the two galaxies with AzTEC-3. Also, we find a bridge of gas, revealed by the Lyα emission between AzTEC-3 and LBG-3. The Lyα emission toward LBG-1 embeds its three components. The HI kinematics support the idea of a merger of the three components. <BR /> Conclusions: Given the availability of CO and [C II] observations from previous campaigns, and the Lyα information from our MUSE dataset, we find evidence of starburst-driven phenomena and interactions around AzTEC-3. The stellar mass of the galaxies of the overdensity and the Lyα luminosity of the HI nebula associated with AzTEC-3 imply a dark matter halo of ∼10<SUP>12</SUP> M<SUB>⊙</SUB> at z = 5.3. By comparing this with semi-analytical models, the dark matter halo mass indicates that the region could evolve into a cluster of 2 × 10<SUP>13</SUP> M<SUB>⊙</SUB> by z = 2 and into a Fornax-type cluster at z = 0 with a typical mass of 2 × 10<SUP>14</SUP> M<SUB>⊙</SUB>. <P />The reduced mosaic of the MUSE observations is only available at the CDS via anonymous ftp to <A href="http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr/">cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr</A> (ftp://130.79.128.5) or via <A href="http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr/viz-bin/cat/J/A+A/660/A137">http://cdsarc.u-strasbg.fr/viz-bin/cat/J/A+A/660/A137</A> <P />Based on observations made with ESO Telescopes at the Paranal Observatory, under programme ID 094.A-0487. | 9 |
a method for producing multiple devices for securing identification means to a mounting surface includes a mounting device having a upper surface of translucent plastic film having certain regions glued to a substrate of label stock beneath the film . a gap with opening between the label stock and the film forms a pocket into which an identification means may be inserted or removed . the label stock possesses a face having an adhesive coating which is exposed by a peel - away backing . an image area printed on the label stock prior to application of the plastic film overlay is visible through the pocket and up to the outer edges of each mounting device . the device is economically created in multiples using adhesive label stock in either roll or sheet form . | 1 |
a substrate treating method for cleaning a substrate by supplying a cleaning solution thereto . the method comprises the steps of supplying the cleaning solution having ozone dissolved therein to the substrate , and irradiating the cleaning solution with ultraviolet light . by irradiating the cleaning solution having ozone dissolved therein with ultraviolet light , oxygen radicals are generated easily to increase the activity of the cleaning solution . thus , a significantly improved cleaning capability is achieved even with low concentration ozone water . this method is applicable also to a piecemeal treatment for cleaning large substrates . since the cleaning solution supplied to the substrate contains ozone in a low concentration , a filter and piping materials for supplying the cleaning solution need not have strong ozone resistance . | 7 |
a system and method for calculating memory addresses in a partitioned memory in a processing system having a processing unit , input and output units , a program sequencer and an external interface . an address calculator includes a set of storage elements , such as registers , and an arithmetic unit for calculating a memory address of a vector element dependent upon values stored in the storage elements and the address of a previous vector element . the storage elements hold stride , skip and span values and optionally a type value , relating to the spacing between elements in the same partition , the spacing between elements in the consecutive partitions , the number of elements in a partition and the size of a vector element , respectively . | 6 |
the present invention provides devices and methods for use in the perfusion of organs and anatomical regions . in one aspect the present method provides a percutaneously deliverable device for supporting a vessel in a human or animal subject including means for supporting the vessel during delivery of a fluid thereto or collection of a fluid therefrom . in another aspect the invention provides a method for delivery or collection of a fluid to or from an organ or anatomical region in a human or animal subject , the method including the step of supporting a vessel associated with the organ or anatomical region . the devices and methods may be used to deliver , remove or recirculate a therapeutic agent to an organ or anatomical region . | 0 |
an apparatus for recording and reproducing a data signal on and from a rewritable recording medium structured to have sectors and a method for recording the data signal on the recording medium are provided for enhancing endurance against the degrade of the recording medium caused by overwriting . the shift information for representing a shift amount of a recording start point is added to a vfo or a sync of the data . in recording , the recording start point is changed on the shift amount so as to avoid the overlap of the recording start location . in reproduction , the unnecessary portion of the recorded data is erased for preventing the vfo of the recorded data from being erroneously detected . by this operation , the apparatus and the method enhances the endurance against the repetitive overwrite of the data signal and secures extraction and synchronization of the reproduction clock . | 6 |
an apparatus for separating a lead pack from a continuously moving file of folded sheet objects such as paper napkins and transferring the pack to a work station . each pack in the file is identified by a flag which projects a short distance from the file . a flag detector senses that a flag has reached a predetermined point along the path to indicate that the lead pack has advanced into a transfer pan . the flag detector initiates a separation and transfer cycle in which the lead pack is separated from the moving file and the transfer pan containing the lead pack is moved out of the path of the file and adjacent a work station where the pack is moved onto the work station . | 1 |
a single journal bearing replaces three bearings in applications where one arm is rotary supported by the inner diameter bearing surface of the journal bearing and another arm is rotary supported by the outer diameter of the bearing surface and the journal bearing is fixed so that it cannot rotate . in a v - shaped piston engine the female piston rod is rotary supported to the inner diameter of the journal bearing for driving the shaft crank journal affixed to the fly wheel and the male piston rod is rotary supported for articulated motion to the outer diameter of the journal bearing . in another embodiment a roller bearing is mounted withing said journal bearing and serves to rotary support the shaft crank journal of the fly wheel . | 5 |
The accretion phase of star formation is investigated in magnetically dominated clouds that have an initial subcritical mass-to-flux ratio. We employ non-ideal magnetohydrodynamic simulations that include ambipolar diffusion and ohmic dissipation. During the early prestellar phase, the mass-to-flux ratio rises towards the critical value for collapse, and during this time the angular momentum of the cloud core is reduced significantly by magnetic braking. Once a protostar is formed in the core, the accretion phase is characterized by the presence of a small amount of angular momentum but a large amount of magnetic flux in the near-protostellar environment. The low angular momentum leads to a very small (or even non-existent) disc and weak outflow, while the large magnetic flux can lead to an interchange instability that rapidly removes flux from the central region. The effective magnetic braking in the early collapse phase can even lead to a counterrotating disc and outflow, in which the rotation direction of the disc and outflow is opposite to that of the infalling envelope. The solutions with a counterrotating disc, tiny disc, or non-existent disc (direct collapse) are unique outcomes that are realized in collapse from magnetically dominated clouds with an initial subcritical mass-to-flux ratio. | 9 |
image sensor devices and methods for fabricating the same are provided . an exemplary embodiment of an image sensor device comprises a support substrate . a passivation structure is formed over the support substrate . an interconnect structure is formed over the passivation structure . a first semiconductor layer is formed over the interconnect structure , having a first and second surfaces , wherein the first and second surfaces are opposing surfaces . at least one light - sensing device is formed over / in the first semiconductor layer from a first surface thereof . a color filter layer is formed over the first semiconductor layer from a second surface thereof . at least one micro lens is formed over the color filter layer . | 7 |
the current subject matter describes displaying multimedia data on a graphical user interface of a user device during a display of a video channel in accordance with an aesthetic display design and based on effective interaction between the user device and an input device configured to interact with the user device . related methods , apparatuses , systems , techniques and articles are also described . | 7 |
described are packages and systems for conveniently dispensing tongue cleaning devices . the packages include containers containing a plurality of tongue cleaning devices . the package and devices are arranged in such a fashion that the tongue cleaning devices are presented individually for dispensing from the container . arrangements for achieving convenient dispensing include strips containing a plurality of tongue cleaning devices attached to one another and wound around a spindle within the container . the strip exits an opening in the container and conveniently presents devices sequentially which can be separated from one another at relatively weak points along the strip and / or using cutting elements on the container . additional embodiments include a plurality of tongue cleaning devices in a stacked relationship in a container , and presented individually for sequential dispensing from the container . the invention provides packages , articles of manufacture and tongue cleaning devices which can be conveniently stored , used , and transported , and which are readily adapted as disposable items thus avoiding the need for cleaning and storing operations of conventional non - disposable tongue cleaners . | 0 |
an apparatus for producing an emulsion by agitatedly mixing liquid fuel and water . low pollutant level emissions and an efficient combustion system are realized by burning this emulsion . an agitator chamber supplies liquid fuel and water from a liquid fuel tank and a water tank and agitating blades are arranged inside agitator chamber to agitatedly mix liquid fuel and water . movable permanent magnets are fixed on agitator disks and an agitating blade driving motor rotates agitating blades to produce an ionized emulsion . a pump pressurizes the emulsion and a burner sprays it for burning . | 2 |
a ceramic - coated heat resisting alloy member comprises a base metal mainly composed of at least one of nickel , cobalt and iron ; a mixture layer which is deposited on the external surface of the base metal and which comprises a ceramics and a metal ; an alloy layer which is formed between the mixture layer and a ceramic coating layer formed as an outermost layer and which comprises an alloy material exhibiting excellent resistance to high temperature oxidation and excellent resistance to high temperature corrosion . it is therefore possible to prevent any high temperature oxidation and high temperature corrosion of the mixture layer and to enable the mixture layer to have a satisfactory function of reducing the thermal stress produced between the ceramic coating layer and the base metal . the ceramic coating thus has a satisfactory thermal barrier effect on the base metal . in addition , it is therefore possible to provide the ceramic - coated heat resisting alloy member as a useful structural member for improving the power efficiency of gas turbine plants used for power generation . | 8 |
a device is disclosed which combines the advantages of cmos and bipolar using an existing parasitic bipolar device . as such high on - chip density is attainable with the device along with high speed capability while maintaining low power advantages . | 7 |
Using both ground-based transit photometry and high-precision radial velocity spectroscopy, we confirm the planetary nature of TOI-3785 b. This transiting Neptune orbits an M2-Dwarf star with a period of ~4.67 days, a planetary radius of 5.14 ± 0.16 R <SUB>⊕</SUB>, a mass of ${14.95}_{-3.92}^{+4.10}$ M <SUB>⊕</SUB>, and a density of $\rho ={0.61}_{-0.17}^{+0.18}$ g cm<SUP>-3</SUP>. TOI-3785 b belongs to a rare population of Neptunes (4 R <SUB>⊕</SUB> < R <SUB> p </SUB> < 7 R <SUB>⊕</SUB>) orbiting cooler, smaller M-dwarf host stars, of which only ~10 have been confirmed. By increasing the number of confirmed planets, TOI-3785 b offers an opportunity to compare similar planets across varying planetary and stellar parameter spaces. Moreover, with a high-transmission spectroscopy metric of ~150 combined with a relatively cool equilibrium temperature of T <SUB>eq</SUB> = 582 ± 16 K and an inactive host star, TOI-3785 b is one of the more promising low-density M-dwarf Neptune targets for atmospheric follow up. Future investigation into atmospheric mass-loss rates of TOI-3785 b may yield new insights into the atmospheric evolution of these low-mass gas planets around M dwarfs. | 9 |
the invention relates to an aqueous solution containing at least one species selected from the group consisting of a 1 : 1 molar complex of teo 2 with a moiety of formula and ammonium salts thereof : ho — x — oh ; where x is an optionally substituted divalent saturated hydrocarbon group containing 2 - 8 carbon atoms in the chain connecting the two oh groups ; and its use for stimulating cells to produce cytokines and for treating mammalian diseases and conditions responsive to increased production of cytokines . the complex may be used also for treating mammalian cancer which is not responsive to increased production of cytokines . | 0 |
a fluid substance may be dispensed from a container with a fluid dispenser . the fluid dispenser has a housing connected to the container and a passage for providing fluid communication between a nozzle attached to the housing and the container . a pump positioned within the housing draws the fluid substance from the container interior and pushes the substance through an orifice in the nozzle . attached to the housing is a pivotable door which is moveable between an open position wherein the fluid substance may be dispensed and a closed position wherein the door inhibits the fluid substance from being dispensed . the door has an aperture located remote from the nozzle orifice . extending from the housing is a tongue which is configured to engage the aperture in the door when the door is in the closed position to prevent the door from being opened and to prevent the fluid substance from being dispensed from the nozzle orifice without first disengaging the tongue from the aperture and moving the door to the open position . | 1 |
a method for optimizing frequency of a clock signal is provided for operations of a network switch . the network switch includes a clock signal generator for generating the clock signal , and a plurality of input / output ports for communicating therevia with at least one network node . firstly , a control signal is asserted to the clock signal generator according to a certain condition of the input / output ports , e . g . the count of the i / o ports in use or the overall data transmission rate of the i / o ports in use . then , the frequency of the clock signal outputted from the clock signal generator is adjusted in response to the control signal . | 7 |
the present invention relates to a fabric treating apparatus and method for controlling the same . a fabric treating apparatus according to the present invention includes a treating space within which fabrics are treated ; a heating unit configured to supply heated air , or steam , or heated air and steam to the treating chamber ; a motor to generate a rotational power ; a device receiving the rotational power from the motor , the device configured to move a rack disposed within the treating space ; and a control unit adapted to : control the motor according to a sensed electric current of the motor , and drive the motor to rotate at a speed defined by a target number of rotations per minute . | 3 |
the invention provides a novel class of compounds , pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods of using such compounds to treat or prevent diseases or disorders associated with abnormal or deregulated tpo activity , particularly diseases or disorders that involve thrombocytopenia . | 2 |
the present invention relates to an automatic balance adjusting centrifuge which calculates the magnitude and the location of imbalance of itself based on the vibration generated in the dynamic state and automatically compensate for the imbalance based on the calculation , and the control method thereof . the method includes : measuring the amount of vibration of a rotor of a centrifuge , supporting buckets that load samples , at a predetermined rotational velocity ; determining whether the amount of vibration measured in step is greater than an allowed value ; and when the amplitude of the vibration is greater than the allowed value , compensating for a weight imbalance of the rotor by an amount calculated based on the vibration amount measured in step and returning to step , otherwise , performing a centrifugal separation by accelerating the rotor to a working velocity . | 1 |
a gem setting elegantly mounts a gem in a diadem so the gem appears to be suspended above a base by a plurality of complementary gemstones . the setting permits light to pass inwardly through the complementary gemstones and into a pavilion of the gem to enhance the appearance of the gem . | 0 |
In this work, we study the relation of the cosmic environment and morphology with the star formation and stellar population of galaxies. Most importantly, we examine if this relation differs for systems with active and non-active supermassive black holes. For that purpose, we used 551 X-ray detected active galactic nuclei (AGNs) and 16 917 non-AGN galaxies in the COSMOS-Legacy survey for which surface-density field measurements are available. The sources lie at a redshift of 0.3 < z < 1.2, probe X-ray luminosities of 42 < log[L<SUB>X,2−10 keV</SUB>(erg s<SUP>−1</SUP>)] < 44, and have stellar masses of 10.5 < log [M<SUB>*</SUB>(M<SUB>⊙</SUB>)] < 11.5. Our results show that isolated AGNs (field) have lower star formation rates (SFRs) compared to non-AGNs at all L<SUB>X</SUB> spanned by our sample. However, in denser environments (filaments and clusters), moderate L<SUB>X</SUB> AGN (log[L<SUB>X,2−10 keV</SUB>(erg s<SUP>−1</SUP>)] > 43) and non-AGN galaxies have similar SFRs. We also examined the stellar populations and the morphology of the sources in different cosmic fields. For the same morphological type, we find that non-AGN galaxies tend to have older stellar populations and are less likely to have undergone a recent burst in denser environments compared to their field counterparts. The differences in the stellar populations concerning density field are mainly driven by quiescent systems. Moreover, low L<SUB>X</SUB> AGNs present negligible variations of their stellar populations in all cosmic environments, whereas moderate L<SUB>X</SUB> AGNs have, on average, younger stellar populations and are more likely to have undergone a recent burst in high-density fields. Finally, in the case of non-AGN galaxies, the fraction of bulge-dominated (BD) systems increases with the density field, while BD AGNs are scarce in denser environments. Our results are consistent with a scenario in which a common mechanism, such as mergers, triggers both the star-formation and the AGN activity. | 9 |
a vehicle event recorder is provided that includes a camera for capturing a video as discrete image frames , and that further includes a managed loop memory and a management system for generating a virtual ‘ timeline dilation ’ effect . to overcome size limits in the buffer memory of the video event recorder , the maximum time extension of a video series is increased by enabling a reduction in temporal resolution in exchange for an increase in the temporal extension . memory cells are overwritten in an ‘ interleaved ’ fashion to produce a reduced frame rate for the recording of certain time periods connected to an event moment . in time periods furthest from the event moment , the resulting frame rate is minimized while in time periods closest to the event moment , the resulting frame rate is maximized . | 7 |
an apparatus and a method configured for the efficient delivery of a viscous material , such as bone cement , to a surgical site are described . a housing removably receives a large gauge syringe which is filled with the viscous material . the apparatus is a syringe - type assembly that uses at least one vibrating motor together with a plunger rod assembly . the method employs the continuous application of vibrational forces to the central barrel portion of the apparatus during the time that the viscous material is being delivered and / or applied in vivo . the vibration to the central barrel portion increases the tendency of the viscous material to flow thereby making delivery of such materials easier and more efficient . | 0 |
a memory cell of a semiconductor device and a method for forming the same , wherein the memory cell includes a substrate having active regions and field regions , a gate layer formed over the substrate , the gate layer including a plurality of access gates formed over the active regions of the substrate and a plurality of pass gates formed over the field regions of the substrate , first self - aligned contact regions formed between adjacent pass gates and access gates , and second self - aligned contact regions formed between adjacent access gates , wherein a width of each of the first self - aligned contact regions is larger than a width of each of the second self - aligned contact regions . | 7 |
a pump laser capable of delivering at least a specified amount of output power is described . the pump laser has an array of n semiconductor lasers each having a first wavelength and an individual available output power such that the product of n times p is equal to or greater than the specified amount of output power . the pump laser also has a coupler configured to couple light emitted by the individual lasers in the array to an individual optical fiber . | 6 |
gelatin coated pharmaceutical dosage units containing , for example , analgesic compounds , such as aspirin , stabilized with a proteolytic enzyme , such as pepsin , are described . | 8 |
We present an improved measurement of the carbon-nitrogen-oxygen (CNO) solar neutrino interaction rate at Earth obtained with the complete Borexino Phase-III dataset. The measured rate, R<SUB>CNO</SUB>=6.7<SUB>-0.8</SUB><SUP>+2.0</SUP> counts/(day ×100 tonnes ) , allows us to exclude the absence of the CNO signal with about 7 σ C.L. The correspondent CNO neutrino flux is 6.6<SUB>-0.9</SUB><SUP>+2.0</SUP>×10<SUP>8</SUP> cm<SUP>-2</SUP> s<SUP>−1</SUP> , taking into account the neutrino flavor conversion. We use the new CNO measurement to evaluate the C and N abundances in the Sun with respect to the H abundance for the first time with solar neutrinos. Our result of N<SUB>CN</SUB>=(5.7 8<SUB>-1.00</SUB><SUP>+1.86</SUP>)×10<SUP>-4</SUP> displays a ∼2 σ tension with the "low-metallicity" spectroscopic photospheric measurements. Furthermore, our result used together with the <SUP>7</SUP>Be and <SUP>8</SUP>B solar neutrino fluxes, also measured by Borexino, permits us to disfavor at 3.1 σ C.L. the "low-metallicity" standard solar model B16-AGSS09met as an alternative to the "high-metallicity" standard solar model B16-GS98. | 9 |
the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a preform for optical fibers , wherein deposition of glass - forming compounds on the substrate takes place . the present invention furthermore relates to a method for manufacturing optical fibers , wherein one end of a solid preform is heated , after which an optical fiber is drawn from said heated end . | 2 |
disclosed are a fabrication process and a device of a multi - chip package having spliced substrates , characterized in utilizing an incomplete substrate and a substrate block with different dimensions to combine as a spliced complete substrate during the fabrication process . two kinds of chips with different functions , including memory and controller , are disposed on the incomplete substrate and the substrate block , respectively . then , the incomplete substrate and the substrate block are then spliced together by joining their spliced portions formed on their substrate sidewalls . finally , an encapsulant is formed on the incomplete substrate and further formed on the substrate block . accordingly , it is possible to integrate different functional chips into a single multi - chip package by optimizing packaging processing parameters with optimized materials . | 7 |
a portable printing data entry terminal device includes a portable data entry terminal unit which has a display and keyboard for manual entry of data and control instructions . the data entry terminal unit is powered by a rechargeable battery pack which is housed within the terminal unit . a printer unit is mounted to one end of the data entry terminal unit . the printer unit has its own battery pack to power the printing function . an electrical and data interface between the terminal and printer units routes data to the printer unit for information to be printed . the interface also routes communication and power lines through the printer unit to external connectors disposed at one end of the printer unit . the printer power , though contained within the printer unit , is controlled by the data entry terminal unit to be selectively turned off . controlling the printer power to be turned on only when information is to be printed tends to equalize the discharge cycle of the terminal and printer batteries . | 6 |
We present a scheme for numerical simulations of collisionless self-gravitating systems which directly integrates the Vlasov-Poisson equations in six-dimensional phase space. Using the results from a suite of large-scale numerical simulations, we demonstrate that the present scheme can simulate collisionless self-gravitating systems properly. The integration scheme is based on the positive flux conservation method recently developed in plasma physics. We test the accuracy of our code by performing several test calculations, including the stability of King spheres, the gravitational instability, and the Landau damping. We show that the mass and the energy are accurately conserved for all the test cases we study. The results are in good agreement with linear theory predictions and/or analytic solutions. The distribution function keeps the property of positivity and remains non-oscillatory. The largest simulations are run on 64<SUP>6</SUP> grids. The computation speed scales well with the number of processors, and thus our code performs efficiently on massively parallel supercomputers. | 9 |
the invention relates to a method and monitoring means for monitoring the performance of an antenna device . in the prior art the monitoring of the performance of antenna systems , in particular of antenna systems of base stations , has been done by monitoring systems comparing actually measured performance samples with common and fixed alarm threshold values which shall be valid for many antenna systems but which were not adapted to individual antenna device installations . in order to achieve more reliable alarms with less costs the present invention proposes to detect a deterioration in the performance of the antenna device by watching and evaluating the variation of different performance samples taken from time to time from said antenna device . | 7 |
an organic light emitting device , including a substrate , a conductive nitride electrode , an organic film , and a second conductive electrode . the conductive nitride films can be transparent or opaque depending on their thickness . the oleds provide high brightness and efficiency and can be incorporated into electronic devices , including computers , monitors , televisions , large area wall screens , theater screens , stadium screens , billboards , signs , vehicles , printers , telecommunications devices , and telephones . | 7 |
systems are described for the “ on - site ” production of substantial amounts of carbon dioxide and hydrogen . the systems include a stack of multiple electrochemical cells , which decompose organic carboxylated compounds into co 2 and h 2 without leaving any residue . from a bench - top small generator , producing about 1 lb of co 2 per day to a large - scale generator producing 1 ton of co 2 per day , the process is essentially identical . oxalic acid , either anhydrous or in its dihydrate form , is used to efficiently generate the gases . the energy required is less than 0 . 3 kilowatt - hours per lb of co 2 generated . individual cells operate at less than 1 . 2 volts at current densities in excess of 0 . 75 amps / cm 2 . co 2 production rates can be controlled either through voltage or current regulation . metering is not required since the current sets the gas production rate . these systems can competitively replace conventional compressed co 2 gas cylinders . | 2 |
a wheel speed sensor latch for securing a wheel speed sensor to a bearing cap of a vehicle speed sensing assembly . the latch includes a main body having a collar section adapted for receiving the wheel speed sensor therethrough . the latch further includes a pair of bifurcated legs extending from the main body . the pair of bifurcated legs being engageable with a pair of latching members formed on the bearing cap such that the pair of latching members and the pair of bifurcated legs cooperate to secure the wheel speed sensor on the bearing cap . | 6 |
there is disclosed a spray head of improved design for airless spraying of liquids which utilizes a rotatable turret member to provide for reversing of the position of the orifice spray orifice tip for cleaning purposes . the rotatable turret member houses a conventional flat tip orifice without compromising the sealing , or the strength and useful life , of the spray assembly . to this end , a cylindrical turret member is formed of two sectored cylinders , one of which has a recess which receives a conventional flat tip . the two sectored cylinders are joined and secured in a cylindrical turret subassembly by interlocking keys and slots , preferably at opposite ends . the spray head also has a spray guard of generally conventional design with a key and arcuate slot connection to index the position of the rotatable turret member at cleaning and spraying positions . | 1 |
a perforating gun that has a detonator section in which a window is formed is assembled by : disposing a detonating cord in an inner bore of the perforating gun ; fixing a clip to a detonator ; gripping the clip with an installation tool ; inserting the clip laterally through the window of the detonator section using the installation tool ; and attaching the clip to the detonator cord by pressing the clip against the detonator cord using the installation tool . the clip has a planar base , an opening formed in the base for receiving the detonator , and a pair of prongs extending from the base , wherein each prong of the pair of prongs extends from an edge of the base and has a gripping end . | 5 |
in the world of mobile telecommunications , roaming agreements have become successful which enable a user to use his / her terminal in a foreign mobile radio network . although this established method currently only applies to telecommunication services , it can be extended to the mobile payment transactions in that the existing clearing means from the roaming agreements from the existing business relationships are utilized to effect a method for transferring values in telecommunication networks . | 6 |
a belt and conical pulley transmission including pairs of conical pulleys on the drive side and on the driven side , each pair of pulleys including an axially movable and an axially fixed conical pulley . a plate - link chain is disposed between the pulley pairs to transmit torque and includes pressure pieces . a slide rail guides the chain in a chain movement direction and is tiltably supported for tilting movement relative to a support . the slide rail is also movable along the support in a transverse direction relative to the chain movement direction to guide the chain during transmission ratio changes to minimize chain transverse oscillations and consequent acoustic disturbances . | 5 |
a system is provided which uses a camera to generate an image of an environment to be controlled by the user . the image is displayed on a display monitor of a control device . the control device allows the user to interact with a region of the image on the display monitor . the region corresponds to controllable consumer electronics equipment displayed within the image of the environment . interaction with the region causes the ce equipment to be controlled in a pre - programmed manner . | 7 |
a method of heating toner of an image on a moving surface of an intermediate transfer member in order to transfer the image to a printing medium of a printing system includes providing a toner image on an intermediate transfer member , and placing a surface of a heated member in contact with the toner image on the intermediate transfer member prior to transferring the toner image to a further surface from the intermediate transfer member . heating of the toner image by the contacting heated member is in addition to heating by a heater internal to the intermediate transfer member . | 6 |
Understanding the formation and evolution of giant planets (≥1 M<SUB>Jup</SUB>) at wide orbital separation (≥5 AU) is one of the goals of direct imaging. Over the past 15 yr, many surveys have placed strong constraints on the occurrence rate of wide-orbit giants, mostly based on non-detections, but very few have tried to make a direct link with planet formation theories. In the present work, we combine the results of our previously published VLT/NaCo large program with the results of 12 past imaging surveys to constitute a statistical sample of 199 FGK stars within 100 pc, including three stars with sub-stellar companions. Using Monte Carlo simulations and assuming linear flat distributions for the mass and semi-major axis of planets, we estimate the sub-stellar companion frequency to be within 0.75-5.70% at the 68% confidence level (CL) within 20-300 AU and 0.5-75 M<SUB>Jup</SUB>, which is compatible with previously published results. We also compare our results with the predictions of state-of-the-art population synthesis models based on the gravitational instability (GI) formation scenario with and without scattering. We estimate that in both the scattered and non-scattered populations, we would be able to detect more than 30% of companions in the 1-75 M<SUB>Jup</SUB> range (95% CL). With the threesub-stellar detections in our sample, we estimate the fraction of stars that host a planetary system formed by GI to be within 1.0-8.6% (95% CL). We also conclude that even though GI is not common, it predicts a mass distribution of wide-orbit massive companions that is much closer to what is observed than what the core accretion scenario predicts. Finally, we associate the present paper with the release of the Direct Imaging Virtual Archive (DIVA), a public database that aims at gathering the results of past, present, and future direct imaging surveys. <P />Based on observations collected at the European Southern Observatory, Chile (ESO Large Program 184.C-0157 and Open Time 089.C-0137A and 090.C-0252A). | 9 |
a device including an elastic member and means for connecting the ends of it to a person so that the elastic strip is operable , when the person &# 39 ; s leg is straight or nearly straight , to exert a force that tends to bend the leg at the knee and hip is disclosed . the device assists someone using the device to achieve a safe and adequate lift of his or her legs during the swing phase of the gait cycle . prolonged use of the device has been observed to cause a person , when later walking without the device , to exhibit better leg lift during the swing phase of the gait cycle than that person did before using the device . the elastic strip can be connected at one end to a shoe insert and , at the other end , to a belt . | 0 |
a high - span anchoring system is described for a cavity wall incorporating a wall reinforcement combined with a wall tie which together serve a wall construct having a larger - than - normal cavity . further the various embodiments combine wire formatives which are compressively reduced in height by the cold - working thereof . among the embodiments is a veneer anchoring system with a low - profile wall tie for use in a heavily insulated wall . the compressively reduced in height wall anchors protrude into the cavity through the seams , between insulation strips , which seams seal thereabout and maintain the integrity of the insulation by minimizing air leakage . further , the eye wires extend across the insulation into the cavity between the wythes , and each accommodates the threading thereinto of a wire facing anchor or wall tie with either a pintle inserted through the eye or the open end of the veneer tie . the veneer tie is then positioned so that the insertion end is embedded in the facing wall . the close control of overall heights permits the mortar of the bed joints to flow over and about the wall reinforcement and wall tie combination inserted in the inner wythe and insertion end of the wall in the outer wythe . because the wire formatives hereof employ extra strong material and benefit from the cold - working of the metal alloys , the high - span anchoring system meets the unusual requirements demanded thereof . | 4 |
the method includes the use of a closed mold consisting of two shells and an annular joint , the joint having a hole for filling the mold cavity with a polymerizable material , the introduction of the material occurring after a stage in which an external mechanical effort is exerted in order to bring the shells together and before a stage in which the effort is relaxed . in the joint , the filling hole includes two sections . a first section extends from the molding cavity to the second section which is wider . the device includes elements for exerting an external effort in order to bring the shells together and elements for introducing the polymerizable material into the molding cavity . | 8 |
a shifter assembly for a motor vehicle includes a housing , a detent gate connected to the housing , a shifter lever moveable between at least a park position and a neutral position , a locking button movably supported by the shifter lever that contacts the detent gate when in a first position and that spaces apart from the detent gate when depressed to a second position , and a pawl moveable between an unlock position and a lock position . the pawl prevents the shifter lever from moving out of the park or neutral positions and prevents the locking button from being depressed when in the lock position . | 5 |
biodegradable polymeric compositions that are liquids or pastes at temperatures below 37 ° c . are described . immersion of the compositions in aqueous medium , such as body fluids , increases the viscosity of the composition resulting in the formation of a semisolid material . the polymeric material is a hydroxyalkanoic acid polyester derived from the copolymerization of at least one unsaturated hydroxy fatty acid copolymerized with hydroxyalkanoic acids of 2 - 6 carbons . | 0 |
an adaptive continuously variable transmission constructed to automatically adjust gear ratio in response to changes in power to an input shaft , and to the load applied to the output shaft while still transmitting power to the output shaft . the transmission blends three compound planetary gear sets together so that the instantaneous difference in rotational speed between the input and output shafts sets the gear ratio and torque output of the transmission . | 5 |
to improve the execution performance of a program which makes indirect array reference by performing data prefetching also on an indirect reference array while reducing an instruction overhead , locality in data reference which cannot be detected by a conventional compiler is enabled to be detected by a user instruction or analysis by a compiler on the basis of a tendency that values of indices in an indirect reference array monotonously increase or decrease . by using the information , issuing of redundant prefetch instructions is suppressed , and data prefetching is enabled to be performed also on an indirect reference array . | 6 |
a ligating band dispenser comprises a substantially cylindrical first support surface capable of holding a plurality of first ligating bands . the first support surface has a first channel extending substantially axially therethrough and a plurality of first slots extending away from a distal end thereof through at least a portion of the first support surface . a plurality of increased diameter abutting portions define a plurality of segments of a pull line extending through the slots with each of the abutting portions being retained within the channel by contact with a corresponding one of the slots . each of the segments loops around a corresponding one of the ligating bands to releasably couple the pull line to the ligating bands . | 0 |
an electrical machine has a lamination core assembled with an interference fit into a frame . the core has notches around the surface forming the interference fit which reduce the stress in the frame . the notches extend from the outer surface of the core towards the centre of the machine . this invention is particularly beneficial when the operating or storage temperature is reduced to a low value . the invention also applies to the fitting of a shaft into a rotor core . | 7 |
an automotive ignition system lockup protection circuit utilizes a capacitor charging / discharging circuit to generate a periodic clock signal . a counter circuit activates an ignition coil deenergizing signal after a predetermined number of clock signal . the capacitor charges and discharges within a voltage reference window defined as the difference between a first reference voltage and a second larger reference voltage , wherein the first reference voltage is functionally related to a variable battery voltage and the second reference voltage is fixed and independent of battery voltage . the frequency of the periodic clock signal is modulated in accordance with the voltage reference window to thereby vary the lockup time in accordance with battery voltage . the capacitor charging and discharging current is adjustable to compensate for variations in the capacitor value and the entire circuit operates consistently over a temperature range typically required in an automotive application . | 5 |
a method and apparatus for the automatic manufacture of flat bottom bags from a substantially continuous supply of a sealable material whereby the material is formed as a bag having a reinforced sealed flat bottom formed by an interior bag forming assembly that is cooperable with a relatively movable folder assembly that folds the bottom of the bag and removes it from the bag former assembly after a length of the bag is severed from the remainder of the material . | 1 |
a print monitoring apparatus for monitoring a print transported out of a printing unit comprises a defect position discrimination unit for discriminating a position of a defect on a print web of the print fed from the printing unit , a defect memory unit for storing defect position information given from the defect position discrimination unit and record information containing defect occurrence time , a number of successive occurrence pages , a roll paper name and a number of used pages , and a display unit for displaying the information stored in the defect memory unit . in another aspect , a print monitoring apparatus for monitoring a print transported out of a printing unit comprises a print defect detection unit for detecting defect on a print web of the print fed from the printing unit , the defect detection unit including a monitoring sensor for dividing a print surface of the print web into a plurality of pixels and converting information of pixels into electric signals representing density information of the respective pixels , a central processing unit for processing information data regarding the density information of the respective pixels from the print defect detection unit , and a defect content discrimination unit for discriminating defect content in accordance with information data from the central processing unit and preliminarily set reference for the discrimination . | 1 |
the temperature adjustable coating and medium and method for providing an electrically - resistant temperature - adjustable article and structure . the coating provides a continuous electrically - conductive electrically - resistive path for the application of electrical current to the coating . the electrically - resistant temperature - adjustable article consists of a surface on which a high - temperature conductive - resistive coating is bound . the surface temperature of the article along the path is thereby adjustable between ambient and 2000 ° f . in response to electric current applied to it without oxidization destroying the electrical conductivity of the medium in temperatures above 600 ° f . the medium possesses the high - temperature conductive - resistive quality of the coating while maintaining a clay consistency capable of being formed into various shapes without a substrate . | 8 |
the invention relates to an apparatus and a method for reducing the size of fiber composite materials , characterized in that means for mechanically abrading an embedding matrix from fibers is provided , the mechanical abrasion of the embedding matrix from the fibers being performed using a rotational movement . in the method of the invention , an embedding matrix is mechanically abraded from the fibers by the means using a rotational movement of the means that are put in place . | 1 |
an infinitely - variable power - branching transmission with two operating modes . the transmission components are distributed between two power paths connecting in parallel a heat engine to vehicle wheels , including at least first planetary trains , two electrical machines , and a reduction stage . a third planetary train co - operates with control members to establish the two transmission operating modes and to switch there between . | 8 |
The CRESST experiment is a direct dark matter search which aims to measure interactions of potential dark matter particles in an earth-bound detector. With the current stage, CRESST-III, we focus on a low energy threshold for increased sensitivity towards light dark matter particles. In this manuscript we describe the analysis of one detector operated in the first run of CRESST-III (05/2016-02/2018) achieving a nuclear recoil threshold of 30.1eV. This result was obtained with a 23.6g CaWO$_4$ crystal operated as a cryogenic scintillating calorimeter in the CRESST setup at the Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso (LNGS). Both the primary phonon/heat signal and the simultaneously emitted scintillation light, which is absorbed in a separate silicon-on-sapphire light absorber, are measured with highly sensitive transition edge sensors operated at ~15mK. The unique combination of these sensors with the light element oxygen present in our target yields sensitivity to dark matter particle masses as low as 160MeV/c$^2$. | 9 |
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