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a system for pressurizing transmission control elements includes an accumulator for containing pressurized fluid , first and second check valves , a booster valve supplied with accumulator pressure , and an actuator that causes the booster valve to open a fluidic connection between the accumulator and the control elements through the check valves in response to an engine restart signal . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a flooring structure comprising an exothermic body for heating purposes laid in a space provided under a floor , and a heat accumulating material having viscoelastic and / or elastic properties and capable of retaining water therein , which is filled into the space , and a method of constructing the floor structure are disclosed . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a system for the water tight sealing of an electrical service cable to a receptacle box wherein a cap having a top with an under sized opening therethrough for the receipt of the cable is molded from a high modulus thermosetting rubber - like material which exhibits a high degree of elastic memory which assures the continual exertion of force upon the cable which creates an effective seal without any accessory equipment or materials . | 7Electricity
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a method of routing calls through a network includes : receiving an incoming call at a signaling transfer point ; transferring information related to the incoming call to a routing engine by decoding isup signaling information related to the incoming call ; determining an optimized route based at least in part on the transferred information ; and signaling the stp to a destination number based on the optimized route . | 7Electricity
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a locking mechanism for hydraulically actuated devices is disclosed herein . the mechanism includes a slotted lock shaft coaxially mounted with respect to a piston assembly , the piston assembly being disposed in a hydraulic cylinder . the lock shaft has end faces or shoulders which engage a portion of a shaft associated with the piston assembly to lock the piston assembly and the ram shaft in a predetermined position . the lock shaft has a configured surface which cooperates with a configured surface of the piston assembly for unlocking the mechanism . the locking mechanism is described for use with a ram type blowout preventer but can be used with various types of hydraulically actuated devices . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a durable on - column tunneled frit was developed for use in nanoflow uplc systems . the frit was tunneled during sol - gel reaction . the tunneled - frit fabrication process is easy and reproducible in terms of back pressure and durability . this design creates low backpressure with high liquid flow , which is suitable for the nanoflowuplc application . a short packing tunneled - frit column was demonstrated to sustain 10 , 000 psi continuous liquid flow for over one week without any particle leakage or pressure instability . the tunneled - frit was also successfully applied to the fabrication of nanouplc trapping and analytical column system . it was demonstrated to have high separation efficiency and sensitivity for the analysis of tryptic peptides as well as improved detection sensitivity for phosphopeptide analysis . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a composite board includes a first board having a first grain , a second board having a second grain , and a mediate board securely sandwiched between the first board and the second board . the mediate board has a grain perpendicular to the first grain and the second grain such that deformation of the composite board is avoided as interaction among the first grain , the second grain and the grain harmonizes expansion or contraction of the first board and the second board . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a fluid shear coupling apparatus including a driving member comprising a rotor mounted to a shaft . a driven member including a bearing housing is mounted to the shaft . a complementary surface between the driven member and the driving member is provided between which a shear fluid provides variable coupling according to the proportion of fluid in the reservoir vis - a - vis the fluid shear chamber defined by the complementary surface . a temperature responsive valve is provided to modulate the shear fluid level . the valve may modulate an overlapping inlet having a constant area . an overlap inlet may be define by an arcuate slot or by a fixed size valve aperture . the valve may be pivotable on a valve axis which is eccentric to , and radially outward of , the common axis of the driving and driven members . temperature responsive rotation of the valve member may be provided by coupling links or by gearing mechanism . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a calculation device for use in a vehicle , having a housing and having a first planar display , disposed in the housing , for direct readout of information in the planar display , and having a second projection unit , disposed in the housing , for generating a virtual image , in particular on a windshield of the vehicle . | 6Physics
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a head drum assembly comprises a stationary drum , a rotary drum , and a self - compensating dynamic balancer . the stationary drum is fixed to a shaft , and the rotary drum is rotatably mounted to the shaft so that it faces the stationary drum . the rotary drum supports a magnetic head . the self - compensating dynamic balancer automatically compensates for any eccentricity between the rotational axis and the centroid of the rotary drum by using the centrifugal force of the rotary drum being rotated . | 6Physics
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the present invention concerns a device and a method for the rapid detection of a low molecular substance in a liquid flow . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an attachment system to fasten a power system to a frame of a loader is discussed . the frame has a proximal end , a distal end , and first and second opposing sides . the power system has an engine , and an arrangement of one or more hydraulic pumps attached to the engine . the attachment system has first and second connection points positioned in close proximity to a center of gravity of the power system relative to the direction between the proximal and distal ends of the loader . the attachment system also has a third connection point positioned distally from the first and second connection points , wherein the positions of the first , second and third connection points connect the power system to the frame to allow most of the weight of the power system to be loaded onto the first and second connection points . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an evaporating process that alternate between different modes of operation , according to the characteristics of the product handled ; the product is either force fed into the tube nest , or cascaded through it in a free - falling film . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the invention relates to a process for solution - phase synthesis of d - arginyl - 2 , 6 - dimethyl - l - tyrosyl - l - lysyl - l - phenylalaninamide , an active ingredient used for both common and rare diseases including a mitochondrial targeted therapy for ischemia reperfusion injury . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method and apparatus for modulating light , wherein a light source provides light of a certain wavelength to be modulated by a layer of superconducting material which forms part of a specifically configured plate assembly . the superconducting layer is placed in the optical path of the light source . further the superconducting layer is switched between a partially transparent non - superconducting state and a substantially non - transparent superconducting state by a modulation circuit . the resulting optical pulses transmitted through the superconducting layer are converted from the original wavelength to a lower wavelength by a frequency converting device . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method and apparatus for verification of a voucher after printing by a gaming printer . a human readable validation character string is received by a printer controller for printing on a voucher . a scanned validation character string is read from the voucher using an optical recognition process as the voucher is being printed . the voucher is verified by comparing the received and scanned validation character strings . if the two validation character strings are different , the voucher may be voided by the printer controller before the voucher is finished being printed . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method for raising a demagnetization temperature of a permanent magnet is disclosed . the method provides a ferromagnetic arrangement around the magnet to increase demagnetization thresholds for the duration of soldering , or any other process requiring high temperatures . using the method disclosed , it is possible to apply high levels of heat directly to permanent magnets without demagnetization , and more particularly to create permanent magnetic assemblies fit for any environment . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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embodiments are directed to eluting coils having a relaxed coiled state and a straightened state that may be deployed at a fixed location within a patient &# 39 ; s body and may accurately dispense and distribute fluids and or dissolvable substances at site specific locations of the body . some embodiments of eluting elements are configured to be subsequently retrieved from a delivery site . | 0Human Necessities
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a method of printing image information on a receiving material , two sides of which are provided with a binding portion for collecting a plurality of receiving materials into a booklet , the image information of at least two images being printed next to one another on the receiving material such that the images situated next to one another are printed with reading orientations rotated 180 ° relative to one another and forming a right angle with the sides of the receiving material that are provided with the binding portion . to rotate the images , a fast method of rotating digital images is described which requires minimal memory space . furthermore , the rotation method is particularly applicable to rotating a series of images and includes the capability of rotating each image in the series differently while utilizing minimal memory space and processor time . | 7Electricity
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lipases are immobilized by entrapment in silicon - containing matrices obtained by hydrolysis of alkoxy - silicon compounds in the presence of a catalyst and additives such as proteins , polyhydroxy compounds , insoluble organic polymers and / or insoluble inorganic compounds . the entrapped lipase may be used for treatment of digestive insufficiency in a patient caused by pancreatic disease or cystic fibrosis . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a new biodegradable polymer composed by polylactic acid and vitamin e is disclosedα . this polymer shows a high degree of haemocompatibility compared to the original polymer and is a good candidate as coating material of different biomaterials . | 0Human Necessities
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a waiting tray is provided at some midpoint of a conveying path , and a sheet is caused to be in a waiting state when a post - process is required . before performing the post - process , a processing tray receives the sheet conveyed from the waiting tray and the sheet conveyed from a conveying path without passing through the waiting tray . the waiting tray is formed by waiting tray parts which are arranged at a predetermined interval , and a strike - down mechanism is operated . therefore , a bundle of paper loaded on the waiting tray is caused to fall down on the process tray . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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method for etching organic low - k dielectric using ammonia , nh3 , as an active etchant . processes using ammonia results in at least double the etch rate of organic low - k dielectric materials than processes using n2 / h2 chemistries , at similar process conditions . the difference is due to the much lower ionization potential of nh3 versus n2 in the process chemistry , which results in significantly higher plasma densities and etchant concentrations at similar process conditions . | 7Electricity
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an air dryer comprises an annular filter element and a desiccant container in a housing , the end faces of the filter element being closed by end plate - type elements . the desiccant container forms at least one end plate - type element . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a game wherein characters are defined to form a data pool . each character in the data pool is related to and distinguished from the other characters in the data pool by a geographic location data . the data preferably includes actual information such as geographic information , city , country , maps , house plans etc . however , the data can also be fictitious , such as imaginary worlds with imaginary cites towns etc . the character data may be presented to the player for review or interaction to further develop the character . the characters may be randomly selected from the data pool to simulate the possibility / probability of living at the locations corresponding to the data . several characters may be provided in sequence , each with a potentially different date and location data . | 0Human Necessities
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a method of finishing a workpiece is disclosed . the method includes the use of a container , preferably a drag finishing machine to displace a workpiece or part about a substantially vertically oriented axis . the workpiece is immersed in a media and an abrasive that adheres to the media via surface tension of a liquid disposed in the container or drag finisher . the workpiece is then displaced and the workpiece contacts or impacts the abrasive to provide the desired finishing . the abrasive may move from media to media as it is loosely attached via the surface tension of the liquid . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention provides a fully human anti - her2 monoclonal antibody , which has an amino acid sequence of heavy chain variable region as shown in seq id no : 6 and an amino acid sequence of light chain variable region as shown in seq id no : 8 . the invention also discloses the nucleotide sequence encoding the antibody , the expression vector and the host cell comprising the nucleotide sequence , and the use of the antibody for manufacturing the medicament for the treatment of tumor . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention allows a mobile station to receive a command entered by a user for selecting among a plurality of possible values for an authentication key stored in its memory , including a default value , a random value and a custom value for the a - key . in response to the command , the mobile station can set the a - key in its memory to the default value or to an internally generated or previously stored random value , or to the custom value entered by the user . the command , whether for selecting the default , random or custom a - key value , may be entered during number assignment module programming of the mobile station . | 7Electricity
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this invention relates to novel sulfonamides , agriculturally suitable compositions containing them and their method - of - use as selective pre - emergent or post - emergent herbicides . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a matrix panel display apparatus includes plural signal lines and plural scanning lines intersecting each other and , near each intersection point , a picture element including a picture element electrode , a counter electrode , a display medium disposed between the picture element electrode and the counter electrode , and a transistor for applying image signals from the signal line to the picture element electrode . the transistor is controlled in response to scanning signals received on a scanning line . an auxiliary signal generating circuit generates auxiliary signals for increasing effective voltages of the image signals and applies the auxiliary signals to the picture elements while each of the transistors is in a non - conducting state and each of the picture elements is not selected . preferably , the auxiliary signal generating circuit applies the auxiliary signals to the picture elements during a predetermined period in which all of the transistors are in the non - conducting state and none of the picture elements is selected . | 6Physics
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an adjustable awning structure which can be assembled for use or disassembled for shipping and storage has two sides . the size of one or both sides of the canvas can be adjusted . the supporting angle of one or both sides of the canavas can also be adjusted . after being disassembled , the whole structure can be reduced to a small bundle for shipping and storage . the awning finds particular use for a user who travels quite often . moreover , since the structure has a considerable supporting strength , the size of the canvas can be suitably varied , if necessary . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a lamp protection circuit for smaller gas discharge lamps and for compact fluorescent lamps powered by a ballast . the circuit protects against several lamp failure modes that can cause overheating and cracking of the lamp . power levels in the lamp are sensed and when a level is exceeded , a control signal is generated . the circuit acts to reduce power in an electronic ballast powering the lamp and keeps the lamp powered down when either one of two fault conditions is sensed in the lamp . several embodiments are disclosed . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an anchor device and system for coupling soft tissue to osseous tissue includes a stopper member that supports a loop of suture material . a fixing member includes features that allow it to be rigidly coupled to surrounding bone and thus hold the stopper member in a cavity within the bone . the loop of suture material , in turn , supports a second suture device , which is coupled to , and thus retains , the soft tissue . in certain embodiments , the stopper member includes a mechanical linkage for coupling it to the fixing member , and surface features that resist withdrawal of the fixing member from the bone . | 0Human Necessities
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a punch press is utilized for rapidly embossing ceiling tile . the embossing plate in the press is backed up with a high output heater to assist in the embossing operation . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method for producing a field effect transistor , in which a plurality of layers are in each case deposited , planarized and etched back , in particular a gate electrode layer , is disclosed . this method allows the manufacturing of transistors having outstanding electrical properties and having outstanding reproducibility . | 7Electricity
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an optical rotary encoder uses polarization difference imaging techniques to calculate an angle of orientation of a rotatable member . the optical rotary encoder includes a light source , a polarization sensor that has a polarizer and image sensing structure , and a polarizer disk fixed between to the rotatable and interposed between the light source and the polarization sensor . | 6Physics
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an ignition device for an internal combustion engine including : a dc power source ; a convertor for raising the voltage of the dc power source to a predetermined voltage ; a charge storing device arranged to be charged with the output from the convertor ; an ignition coil ; an ignition signal generator for generating an ignition signal in synchronization with the rotation of the internal combustion engine ; a switch which is switched on in response to the ignition signal generated by the ignition signal generator to discharge a charge stored in the charge storing device through the ignition coil ; and a controller for stopping the operation of the convertor during a period in which the ignition signal is being transmitted from the ignition signal generator . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention relates to methods and systems for monitoring the effectiveness of diabetes treatment . methods and systems in accordance with the present invention provide information relating to variability of glucose levels and hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia . such information is based on time - stamped blood glucose data obtained from a meter or the like and actual measurements of hba1c levels are not required . | 6Physics
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alloy compositions include mn alloys that combine mn with one element selected from ga , in , ni and zn . also included are fe alloys and co alloys in which fe or co are combined with either pt or pd . the alloy compositions form ordered compounds having l1 0 or l1 2 type crystalline structures within specified compositional ranges . in addition , the alloy compositions have low levels of impurities , such as oxygen and sulfur , which provide better performance in magnetic memory applications . the alloy compositions preferably are formed into sputtering targets used for thin film applications . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a coil device may be capable of varying the gap of a coil so that several devices may be wirelessly charged simultaneously or a single device may be wirelessly charged with concentrated power . the coil device may include : a case having a reception space and varying a charging area upon a user &# 39 ; s selection ; and a coil part , having , in the reception space of the case , a coil body formed of a wound conductor having a predetermined length . a gap of the wound conductor of the coil body varies as the charging area of the case varies . | 7Electricity
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a c - shaped innerframe is preformed and then applied to a preformed cigarette bundle as part of a cigarette packing operation . the preformed innerframe first contacts the bundle with the back of the c in contact with the front surface of the bundle , and with the arms of the c adjacent the sides of the bundle and projecting rearwarly behind the rear surface of the bundle . thereafter , the arms of the c are brought in against the side and rear surfaces of the bundle to complete application of the innerframe to the bundle . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method of protecting a bond layer in a substrate support adapted for use in a plasma processing system . the method includes the steps of attaching an upper member of a substrate support to a lower member of a substrate support with a bonding material . an adhesive is applied to an outer periphery of the upper member and to an upper periphery of the lower member , and a protective ring is positioned around the outer periphery of the upper member and the upper periphery of the lower member . the protective ring is originally fabricated with dimensions the provide mechanical stability and workability . the protective ring is then machined to an exact set of final dimensions consistent with the design of the substrate support application . | 7Electricity
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a solid state memory unit and method for protecting a solid state memory having a microprocessor are disclosed . the method may include receiving user - input requests for access to blocks of the solid state memory , the blocks of the solid state memory storing ordered virtual files . the user - input requests may have a respective sequence of virtual file position values . the method may include comparing the sequence of virtual file position values with a predetermined sequence of virtual file position values to verify the user - input requests , and when the sequence of virtual file position values equals the predetermined sequence of virtual file position values , responding to , via the microprocessor , requests for access to the blocks of the solid state memory to decrypt and transfer requested files stored . the predetermined sequence may correspond to a predetermined sequence of requests for access to files that can be selected by the user . | 6Physics
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to increase the solubility of acidic medicines a high concentration solvent system to be encapsulated comprises a ) 10 - 80 % by weight acidic medicine , b ) 0 . 1 - 1 . 0 mole hydroxide ions for one mole equivalent of said medicine , and c ) 1 - 20 % by weight water . included in polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester as the solvent . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a methodology and system is disclosed which addresses outstanding needs of refiners to process cheaper crudes or blends of crudes . this method and system comprises a number of steps , including characterizing the impact of various constituents in the crude which result in fouling of heat exchangers ; estimating model parameters ; monitoring and predicting qualitative and quantitative performance ; and determining optimal dosage of chemical treatments . | 6Physics
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the method of inspecting a degraded area of a metal structure covered by a composite repair generally comprises operating a compton scattering inspection device onto the degraded area , including emitting a beam of radiation particles directed towards and across the composite repair , detecting at least some backscattered photons scattered back from the metal structure , and acquiring compton scattering data from the detected backscattered photons , the compton scattering data being indicative of remaining wall thickness of the degraded area . | 6Physics
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a lubricating oil supply system for internal combustion engine includes an oil reservoir and oil pump connected with a lubrication distribution network including a pressure controller which selectively controls the pressure within the distribution network to at least one pressure value that is less than the maximum pressure produced by a pressure relief valve associated with the oil pump . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a wheel for use with a bicycle includes a hub for mounting the wheel to a bicycle . the wheel includes a rim about which a tire is mountable and a plurality of spokes that extend between the hub and the rim . the rim and / or one or more of the spokes have a leading and / or trailing edge , at least part of which has an undulating configuration . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a commercial vehicle wheel with valve emerging outside the wheel disk and having a safety element on the outside of the rim , the safety element consisting of a cylindrical wall of axial width p , so that , φ being the standard diameter of the wheel , there is the relationship : 10 ≦ p / φ × 1000 ≦ 35 . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention relates to an output controller for an engine control for an engine system comprising an internal combustion engine and in electric generator coupled to the internal combustion engine ; a computer device which is designed to receive a mechanical target output for the engine system and a maximally permissible rotational speed for the generator and to calculate a target rotational speed for the electric generator and an output torque for the internal combustion engine on the basis of the target output and the maximally permissible rotational speed ; an inertia compensating device which is designed to calculate a torque transmitted to a shaft of the generator by a mass moment of inertia of the internal combustion engine on the basis of a change of the target rotational speed for the electric generator and to calculate a target torque for the internal combustion engine on the basis of the transmitted torque and the calculated output torque of the internal combustion engine ; and an efficiency calculating device which is designed to calculate a degree of efficiency of the engine system on the basis of the target rotational speed for the electric generator , the calculated output torque of the internal combustion engine , a battery voltage and a generator current of a battery of the engine system , and the calculated target torque for the internal combustion engine and to adapt the value for the mechanical target output , which is supplied to the first computer device , on the basis of the calculated degree of efficiency . the invention further relates to an engine controller and to an engine system . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method of charging a battery pack is provided . the method includes : electronically connecting a battery pack to a charger ; detecting information regarding the battery pack ; determining an appropriate charging regime based on the detected information ; and applying the charging regime to the battery pack . a battery charger may also provided . the battery charger includes : a first terminal for connecting to a battery pack ; a second terminal for connecting to a battery pack , a microprocessor operatively connected to the terminals and configured to receive a signal from at least one terminal regarding a battery pack connected to the terminal and control the charger to select and apply a charging regime to the battery pack according to the signal . | 7Electricity
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a financial institution can provide financial services to a plurality of remote devices , such as personal computers , personal data assistants , screen phones , automatic teller machines , external service providers , and internally to staff terminals and individual branches . by separating the components of the system into independent components , the system and method can be developed and tested on a component level rather than the entire system level , thereby reducing the development and maintenance cycle time . the system and method operate in sessions and can employ a dialog component for gathering information from a customer , a rule broker component for providing answers to the various legal and regulatory rules in a particular country , a language man component for selecting appropriate language , a transaction executor component for performing transactions , and a presentation manager component for formatting outputs to the customer . | 6Physics
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the prepay telecommunications system includes a prepay call management platform which is directly coupled to a telecommunications carrier switch . a customer database is coupled to the prepay call management platform for storing prepay customer data , and a plurality of customer interface facilities are provided for accepting customer prepayment and immediately updating the customer database . the prepay calls are recognized by the mobile identification number and is routed to the prepay call management platform coupled to and co - located with the telecommunications carrier switch . the customer account balance associated with the prepay call is looked up in a customer database , and the maximum allowable call duration in response to the customer account balance is computed . the prepay call is then released to the telecommunications carrier switch for line termination . at the same time , a call duration timer is started . the call is disconnected in response to the call duration timer reaching the maximum allowable call duration . the prepay telecommunications system is applicable to both wireless and non - wireless telecommunications systems . | 7Electricity
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an intravascular pump and balloon catheter assembly is shown . the assembly includes a primary catheter having a balloon provided thereon and an intravascular pump provided therein . the pump is adapted to generate a pressure differential between the inlet of the catheter and the outlet . with this structure , fluid is supplied , under pressure , to multiple arteriotomy cannulae provided at the terminal end of the assembly . the cannulae are inserted into blood vessels at appropriate points so that an occlusion or restriction in a blood vessel can be bypassed while still maintaining blood flow throughout the body . | 0Human Necessities
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invention provides novel rotavirus vaccine compositions comprising rotavirus antigens , stabilizers and buffers . the buffers in the invention are pre - mixed in the rotavirus vaccine compositions to neutralize the high acidic ph of the stomach without requiring separate administration of an antacid before vaccine administration . vaccine compositions with buffers of the invention are stable liquid rotavirus vaccine formulations for oral administration . | 0Human Necessities
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leaky bucket state machines police packets and throttle packets of a stream or streams that are flowing from hosts towards the processor of a switch or router of a network . the throttling is performed by measuring and analyzing the actual flow rate of the streams &# 39 ; packets . the actual flow rate is compared to a predetermined threshold , which may be based on historical or estimated normal traffic patterns . if the actual flow rate exceeds the threshold associated with characteristics that relate packets to certain streams , packets are discarded from the streams having excessive flow rates . by discarding excessive packets having characteristics that correspond to packet information that typically causes a switch / router &# 39 ; s processor to execute operations , the effects of a dos attack are minimized while also minimizing the discarding of legitimate traffic packets . | 7Electricity
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the image data processing apparatus includes a position adjusting means for adjusting a paste - in position in pasting a secondary image in a primary image , an image data editing means for editing the image of a third image resulted by the pasting of the secondary image in the primary image , an image data compressing means for compressing the image data through a block encoding , an optimal value detecting means for detecting an optimal value of the compressed image data by absolutely or relatively determining an amount of the compressed data compressed by the image data compressing means , and means for automatically adjusting the paste - in position within a given space around the paste - in position so as that the amount of the compressed data becomes a minimum . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to a method of treating cellular proliferative diseases , in particular cancer , which comprises administering a modulator of the activity of the mitotic kinesin ksp , wherein the activity of the ksp modulator is dependent on the presence of microtubules . it is believed that the ksp modulators utilized in the instant method bind to the ksp protein in a previously unreported manner , since the compounds do not bind competitively with respect to either microtubules or atp , the substrates of ksp . the modulators useful in the instant methods are furthermore not active against the non - microtubule stimulated activity of ksp . cellular proliferative diseases that may be treated using the method disclosed herein are , for example cancer , hyperplasias , restenosis , cardiac hypertrophy , immune disorders and inflammation . | 6Physics
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a fuel cell system enables time required for purging to be reduced without a major increase in discharge gas concentration at a time of purging . it comprises a fuel cell ; a fuel gas supply path for supplying the fuel gas to an anode ; an oxidizing gas supply path for supplying an oxidizing gas to a cathode ; a fuel gas circulating path for returning an unreacted fuel gas to an anode inlet side ; a dilution box for diluting the fuel gas by the oxidizing gas and for discharging it to outside ; and a fuel gas discharge path connecting the fuel gas circulating path and a dilution box discharge gas inlet . a drain valve , a purge valve and an air discharge valve are provided , opening areas of which are different from one another . the drain valve with a smallest opening area is initially opened . | 7Electricity
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an atomizer and an electronic cigarette . the electronic cigarette includes an electronic cigarette body . sequentially provided on the electronic cigarette body are a mouthpiece cover , an atomizing component , and a battery component . the mouthpiece cover covers an end surface of the atomizing component . provided within the atomizing component are an e - liquid storage space used for storing an e - liquid , an atomizing core used for atomizing the e - liquid and electrically connected to the battery component , and a smoke channel used for discharging smoke to the mouthpiece cover and extended along the axis of the atomizing component . at least two smoke outlet gaps in communication with the smoke channel are formed on the end surface of the mouthpiece cover . the smoke outlet gaps are extended from the center of the end surface of the mouthpiece cover towards the periphery of the end surface of the mouthpiece cover . | 7Electricity
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an inflatable penile prosthesis includes an implantable pump having a bypass valve . the bypass valve includes a cavity having a valve seat at a port , a poppet and a spring . the poppet includes a valve member and a stem extending from the valve member . in operation , the poppet includes a sealing position , where the valve member seals the port through contact with the valve seat , and a deflating position , where the valve member is displaced from the valve seat . the spring is configured to bias the valve member toward the valve seat , wherein the spring engages a portion of the stem while the poppet is in the deflating position . | 0Human Necessities
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pipeline lengthening in functional units likely to be involved in a writeback conflict is implemented to avoid conflicts . logic circuitry is provided for comparing the depths of two concurrently executing execution unit pipelines to determine if a conflict will develop . when it appears that two execution units will attempt to write back at the same time , the execution unit having a shorter pipeline will be instructed to add a stage to its pipeline , storing its result in a delaying buffer for one clock cycle . after the conflict has been resolved , the instruction to lengthen the pipeline of a given functional unit will be rescinded . multistage execution units are designed to signal a reservation station to delay the dispatch of various instructions to avoid conflicts between execution units . | 6Physics
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an efficient method for storing relational data in a memory space uses b tree and b + tree structures to store data for a database where non - identical values are stored in a string buffer and pointers to the string buffer are stored in a table buffer , and where identical data is stored only once , and each instance of that value in the database is referenced by a pointer to such identical data corresponding to the locations in the database where that identical value exists , thereby preserving physical memory and increasing the storage capacity of a fixed memory space . | 6Physics
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a nozzle particularly adapted for use in connection with mist oil lubricating units removes the mist oil from the carrier gas , collects the removed oil , and reintroduces it into the interior of the carrier gas flow such that it may be carried in the form of a series of uniformly sized drops to a target to be lubricated . the nozzle may include a helical flow path for the mist , during the traverse of which the mist oil is extracted from the unit , and a needle - like assembly which collects extracted oil and channels it into the interior of the gas flow as it exits the nozzle . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an arrangement for aligning a semiconductor process tool to a track system , and a method which facilitates the calibration and alignment between a previously installed overhead transport system in a fabrication facility or plant for semiconductor wafers or integrated circuit components , and a plurality of load ports on a process tool for the semiconductor wafer or integrated circuit components , which is to be subsequently installed in the fabrication facility . | 7Electricity
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a contaminated water disinfectant and method including a quantity of substantially dry soluble alkali metal ferrate particles . a porous sealed packet contains the particles in a quantity sufficient to disinfect a predetermined quantity of contaminated water by oxygenation . a quantity of substantially dry insoluble inert particles are also contained within said packet and are of sufficient weight to cause the packet to at least partially sink into the contaminated water . the packet is formed of a porous sheet material capable of passing oxygen and water therethrough while preventing undissolved ferrate and inert particles from passing from the packet and entering the water . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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an apparatus for arraying parts on respective trays therefor comprises a tray - stocking device for receiving empty trays from a conveyor and maintaining a stock of the empty trays from which the latter are individually lifted by a first elevator to a conveying line extending above the tray - stocking device past a tray - accommodating station , a parts supplying mechanism disposed adjacent such station for selectively supplying parts to an empty tray disposed thereat , a vibrator for shaking the tray disposed at the tray - accommodating station and thereby arraying the parts supplied to the tray , whereupon the tray with parts arrayed thereon is withdrawn from the station along the conveying line , and a second elevator for removing the individual trays with parts arrayed thereon from the conveying line and for returning the removed trays with parts arrayed thereon to the first - mentioned conveyor . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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self - contained solar - powered long - life intelligent illuminated road markers are provided comprising a one - piece housing formed of optionally colored plastic capable of transmitting light . light is reflected by reflective coating or generated internally by led which is powered by a long life battery , the charging of which is controlled by electrical circuitry which comprises a peripheral interface controller . the electrical circuitry provides intelligent control for a variety of modes corresponding to diverse driving conditions , and can enter a low - power sleep mode to conserve battery life . | 4Fixed Constructions
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an electrosurgery medical device is enhanced with unique solution - assistance , and comprises , in combination , co - operating device jaws including jaw portions for manipulating tissue , and a plurality of solution infusion openings defined and spaced along each of the jaw portions , for receiving electrolytic solution and infusing the solution onto and into tissue to be manipulated , along said jaw portions . as preferred , the device further comprises at least one , and most preferably , many , longitudinal groove along at least one and most preferably , both , of the jaw portions , with the solution infusion openings located in the groove or grooves . the solution is energized with rf energy and contributes to the functions and beneficial effects of the instrument . the solution exits the openings in the grooves at sufficient flow rates to separate substantially all the operative surfaces of the device from tissue , thereby substantially completely preventing adherence between the operative surfaces and tissue . the solution is further energized to a range of energy densities such that tissues to be affected are sealed against flow of blood , lymphatic fluids , air , and other bodily fluids and gases . | 0Human Necessities
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the embodied invention is a large , horizontal sunshade with vertical shading curtains around the perimeter that is securely attached to the roof of a vehicle . the attachment means comprises a semi - permanent magnetic vehicle mount assembly that is attached to the vehicle roof and a matching snap ring that secures the sunscreen in place . the snap ring is magnetically attached to the car mount assembly using strong magnets that prevent the sunscreen from blowing away in the event of a wind . the sunscreen assembly incorporates reinforcing ribs in a way that allows the sunscreen assembly to be folded and stored compactly . the sunscreen assembly is removable by a simple rotation . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a defensively orientated target assembly or apparatus comprising a main target capable of receiving projectiles and subtargets which when struck act to dislodge projectiles previously situated in strategic positions within the main or primary target . an offensive score is accomplished by landing the projectile within a subsection of the main or primary target . subsequently , an opponent may dislodge the projectile by successfully striking the associated subtarget . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a tire sensor that communicates to a remote interrogator in one of two modes depending on the nature of the interrogation . the interrogator may be distributed throughout a vehicle if needed for design options . further , the interrogator only interrogates the transponder when the interrogator has reason to believe that the transponder is in range of the interrogator . the interrogator and transponder may be configured to operate in different modes for communication during operation of the tire on a vehicle and during non - operation . the transponder may communicate tire condition information to the interrogator concerning environmental or other information sensed about the tire . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method , product and system are disclosed for generating and facilitating user navigation among one or more investment maps and corresponding scorecards generated using stored data associated with performance metrics of a several information technology projects . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a multi mode ion implantation system , which operates in both an arc discharge mode of operation and a non arc discharge mode of operation , is described . the multi mode ion implantation system may consist of dual ionization volumes forming two ion sources , an arc discharge source and a non arc discharge source , in tandem . the dual chambers and the two sources feed the ion implantation system with material of various species for multi mode , an arc discharge and a non arc discharge operation . | 7Electricity
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this invention is a system and method that provides for the total integration and processing of all possible incoming message types into a single unit at one location . this invention also provides a system to automatically route messages based upon the preferences of the party who received the message . responses to messages may be kept with the original message so that the status of the message may be maintained . this invention also presents an integrated approach for transmitting messages in all possible media from a single device at one location . | 6Physics
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a resettable device is provided for supporting an object , sensing when an environment reaches a critical temperature and releasing the object when the critical temperature is reached . it includes a flexible container having a material inside with a melting point at the critical temperature . the object &# 39 ; s weight is supported by the solid material which gives rigidity to the container until the critical temperature is reached at which point the material in the container melts . the flexible container with the now fluid material inside has insufficient strength to support the object which is thereby released . biasing means forces the container back to its original shape so that when the temperature falls below the melting temperature the material again solidifies , and the object may again be supported by the device . | 6Physics
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a current - compensated current sensor for hysteresis - dependent and temperature - dependent measurement of even relatively large currents at different frequencies , includes a soft - magnetic magnet core having a flat magnetization loop . the sensor thus also permits rapid changes in a primary current to be measured . | 7Electricity
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a retractable , automatic , on / off flashlight system includes a retriever having a retriever spring and a line to be retracted by the retriever spring into the retriever in a retraction direction . a flashlight has a light source , a power source and a switch connected in a circuit . the switch has an actuator connected to the line . the actuator closes the switch and turns on the light source upon pulling the flashlight and the line away from the retriever in an extension direction . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a screwdriver of the present invention is designed for use with power tools . the screwdriver provides an automatic disengagement mechanism to prevent excess penetration of the screw into a work surface . the screwdriver has a housing enclosing the motor and a bracing member inserted into the housing , in which the bracing member is shaped to slide inside the housing . a sleeve member adjustably secured to the bracing member so that when the sleeve member is in a fully extended position in relation to the bracing member the spindle containing a driver bit is engaged to the motor through a transmission assembly , such as clutches or ball bearings . alternatively , if the sleeve member is in a retracted position , then the spindle is disengaged from the motor thus stopping the rotation of the screw even if the motor is still rotating . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a protective assembly for electronic components . the protective assembly has a chassis and a removable cover . the removable cover is secured to the chassis by a latch and a catch . the catch is biased by a spring to a first position . the latch slidingly engages the catch to displace the catch during the installation of the cover . the spring returning the catch to the first position when the cover is disposed on the chassis in the securing position . the panel being removeable by sliding the catch against the spring to release the latch from the catch . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method of speech recognition including receiving speech signals into a front - end processor and storing at least some resources used for speech recognition in a network - attached server . the front - end processor is coupled to the network - attached server to perform the speech recognition . | 6Physics
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a special receptacle which mounts on a user &# 39 ; s wrist for holding and displaying visual aids as used by ice skaters . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention features an output driver for integrated circuits that includes a driver that has a data input connected to the integrated circuit , a data output connected to a transmission line leading to the external circuit , and impedance adjusting means for adjusting the output impedance of the driver circuit according to determinable impedance adjusting data . the output driver also includes a dummy circuit having a dummy driver circuit and transmission line , and an impedance control circuit for controlling the output impedance of the driver circuit . the impedance control circuit controls the impedance of the driver circuit by determining the impedance adjusting data ( necessary for matching the output impedance of the dummy driver circuit to the characteristic impedance of the dummy transmission line and outputting the determined impedance adjusting data to the impedance adjusting means of the driver circuit . | 7Electricity
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body fluid testing device for analyzing a body fluid comprises a test media tape adapted to collect the body fluid . the test media tape comprises a tape and test media portions . a free tape portion without test medium is located between successive test media portions . the testing device further comprises a supply portion . the supply portion comprises a housing in which uncontaminated test media tape is contained . the housing further has an opening for withdrawing test media tape from the housing . the testing device further has a sealing means for closing the opening against the surrounding . a free tape portion of the test media tape is located between a wall of the housing and the sealing means when the sealing means closes the opening . further aspects concern a test media cassette with sealing means and a method for providing test media while holding them sealed against humidity during onboard storage . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention relates to an electrolyzer for producing sodium hypochlorite by electrolyzing brine such as salt water or seawater and the like , and more specifically to a horizontal non - membrane type electrolyzer of a new structure which can maintain a constant interval among electrode plates without using a welding means or an adhering means on the inside of a housing by including a separator for dividing an inner space of a hollow type housing into a plurality of electrode chambers ; the electrode plates which are arranged in parallel to each other in the constant interval within a rectangular space part of the separator ; and a fixing bar for fixing the separator to an inner wall of the housing . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a bicycle antitheft device includes an antitheft mechanism switchable between an antitheft state and a release state , wherein the antitheft mechanism includes a first member that moves relative to a second member to move the bicycle forward and backward . a movement controlling mechanism hinders the first member from moving relative to the second member when the antitheft mechanism is in the antitheft state , and a selection mechanism is provided for selecting one of the antitheft state and the release state . alternatively , the antitheft mechanism may include a sound generator for generating a sound when the first member moves relative to the second member and the antitheft mechanism is in the antitheft state . the movement controlling mechanism and the sound generator may be combined into a single antitheft mechanism . the movement controlling mechanism and / or sound generator may be installed inside of an internal transmission such as a hub or crank transmission , or they could be installed inside a handlebar control for the transmission . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method is provided for beam shaping in a radio communication system having subscriber stations and a base station , and an antenna device with a number of antenna elements that emit a downlink signal weighted with a coefficient of an actual weighting vector to a subscriber station , the actual weighting vector being updated via feedback information from the subscriber station . the subscriber station estimates the direction of a control vector in an m - dimensional vector space using measurements of the downlink signals , it detects a deviation of the estimated direction from the direction of a reference control vector and transmits information representative of the deviation to the base station . the base station then adapts the weighting vector using the representative information . | 7Electricity
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a method for formulating a glucose oxidase enzyme with peroxide resistant properties and a glucose oxidase enzyme formulated by the method . the enzyme formulation method results in a glucose oxidase enzyme with improve resistance to peroxide , and therefore , with improved resistance to oxidative inactivation . the method employs directed evolution techniques to evolve glucose oxidase to achieve the desirable properties . a peroxide resistant glucose oxidase may improve the longevity of , for example , glucose biosensors in which a peroxide resistant glucose oxidase may be placed . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention is directed to an apparatus for carrying in - line skates . the in - line skates have blades that include at least two adjacent wheels . the apparatus comprises a base member having a front , back and bottom . the base member defines first and second slots , each open to the bottom and extending from the front to the back . the first and second slots are each sized to receive the blade of an in - line skate so that the base member is substantially perpendicular to the in - line skate blades . | 0Human Necessities
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a filament having excellent incision resistance includes as a primary component a polyethylene filament having a weight - average molecular weight of 300 , 000 or less and a ratio of a weight - average molecular weight to a number - average molecular weight of 4 . 0 or less as determined in the state of a filament as well as a modulus of 500 cn / dtex or more . this filament is useful to produce a fabric excellent in incision resistance , a fibrous material for reinforcing mortar or concrete , and a rope , each of which comprises the filament . the filament can be produced by drawing a non - drawn polyolefin filament which comprises a polyethylene having a weight - average molecular weight of 60 , 000 - 600 , 000 , a ratio of a weight - average molecular weight to a number - average molecular weight of 4 . 5 or less , and a rate of birefringence of 0 . 008 or more , at a temperature not higher than the α - relaxation temperature of the non - drawn filament . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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lift / suspension system for vertical and azimuthal support for display or use of computer monitors , keyboards or other equipment , which can be economically manufactured and assembled from common component parts for utilization in either a lift mode or a suspension mode . a gas spring provides for support of the system . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a switchable antenna includes a substrate , a first antenna element , a second antenna element , a first switch element , a second switch element , a first radiating portion on an upper surface of the substrate including a first center , a first bend section and a second bend section , and a second radiating portion on an lower surface of the substrate including a second center , a third bend section and a fourth bend section . the third and the fourth bend sections extending from the second center are respectively disposed corresponding to the first and the second bend sections extending from the first center . the first and the second antenna elements on the upper surface are disposed corresponding to the first and the second bend sections . the first and the second switch elements are respectively configured to switch the first and the second antenna elements between a reflector and a parasitic radiating element . | 7Electricity
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a data processing system for the compression and decompression of data using differential pulse code modulation , and optimized for fast execution using a parallel processing dsp such as the texas instruments tms320c8x family . decompression is speeded up over the methods known in the art by combining the vlc codes and the additional interval bits into one code , which is then used as an index into a look up table that yields the final result in one step instead of the multiple operations required by current implementations . | 7Electricity
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methods and apparatus are provided for predicting ice formation on and shedding from blades of an air cycle machine turbine . the method comprises generating operational condition data representative of acm turbine operating conditions using a software model of the acm , determining an amount of ice formation on the blades of the acm turbine , and determining an amount of ice shed from the blades of the acm turbine . the apparatus comprises means for generating operational condition data representative of acm turbine operating conditions using a software model of the acm , means for determining an amount of ice formation on the blades of the acm turbine , and means for determining an amount of ice shed from the blades of the acm turbine . in some embodiments , the means and apparatus may also involve predicting acm wear , based at least in part on the predicted ice formation and shedding . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the aim of the present invention consists of reducing the switching time from one reception channel to another . in fact , this reduction will be particularly discernable since the number of different rights stored in a security module of a multimedia unit or decoder is high . when a user selects a service among those proposed by an electronic programs guide , an access control module explores a stored service information table in order to extract an access condition associated to the service . this access condition allows determining an index in a rights table stored in the access control module of a right that fulfills the access condition . the access control module transmits to the security module the index thus determined alone or accompanied by a control message . this index allows the security module to find quickly the right that it compares afterwards with the access condition included in the control message after decryption of the latter . | 6Physics
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an object of the present invention is to provide an image forming apparatus which can achieve reduction in printing time , suppression of developer consumption , and implementation of silence . an image forming apparatus capable of forming a color image on an image carrier with use of developers of a plurality of different developing colors , including a plurality of developing devices respectively housing the developers of different colors , and a control section for controlling operation of the developing devices based on inputted image data , wherein the control section includes a concentration ratio recognition section for recognizing a concentration ratio of the respective colors for image data of every sheet from the image data , and controls so as to spare at least one color developer among the developers in response to the concentration ratio of respective colors recognized by the concentration ratio recognition section . | 6Physics
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methods , apparatus , and systems for generating and verifying one time passwords in connection with a risk assessment are disclosed . the risk assessment may comprise a client - side risk assessment . the risk assessment may also comprise a server - side risk assessment . | 7Electricity
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a fitting for connecting tubular assemblies according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes , among other things , a base member defining a first bore configured to receive a tube therein . a retaining band defines a second bore for receiving a portion of the base member . the retaining band defines an engagement feature on a radially outward surface configured to engage a locking mechanism of a fastening member . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a physio - ball including a shell and a support member attached to the shell . the support member is sufficiently rigid so as to support at least a portion of a user &# 39 ; s body when the portion of the user &# 39 ; s body is in contact with the support member . | 0Human Necessities
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floor care apparatus is disclosed wherein a powered brush assembly having a multiplicity of rotary brushes is suspended within the apparatus such that the brush assembly floats freely upon the surface being cleaned without supporting any of the machine &# 39 ; s weight . the rotary brushes are generally configured as spur gears and function in a gear train wherein one brush drives all other gear brushes in the system . axially projecting brush bristles are embedded in each gear tooth such that there is no unbrushed area between adjacent brushes in the brush line . the portion of the gear tooth wherein the bristles are embedded includes a recessed profile to allow for circumferential expansion of the tooth , upon insertion of the brush bristles , thereby preventing gear tooth interference . the brush assembly is particularly suitable for hot water carpet extractors of the upright design . | 0Human Necessities
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