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a silicon - controlled rectifier apparatus , comprising a substrate upon which a low - voltage triggered silicon - controlled rectifier is configured . a plurality of triggering components are formed upon the substrate and integrated with the low - voltage triggered silicon - controlled rectifier , wherein the plurality of triggering components are inserted into the low - voltage triggered silicon - controlled rectifier in order to permit the low - voltage triggered silicon - controlled rectifier to protect against electrostatic discharge during human - body model and charged - device model stress events .
7Electricity
this invention provides an engaging member of a fastening device integrally molded of synthetic resin which enables sewing thereof to clothes easily and accurately , ensures ease and smoothness in an operation for opening the engaging member of the fastening device even if it is molded relatively thick , and prevents too much force being applied to a sewing yarn by an external force upon the opening operation thereby ensuring durability and contributes to reduction of production cost . the engaging member of the fastening device is integrally molded with a substantially j - shaped section , consisting first and second flat plate portions substantially parallel with different lengths and made of thermoplastic synthetic resin material , whose each of end portions is connected via a connecting portion , wherein a number of engaging elements are formed on the surface of the first flat plate portion having a larger area such that they are in an upright position and a groove - like sewing line is formed along an entire peripheral edge portion thereof , a groove - like sewing line whose end portions are open is formed corresponding to part of the sewing line formed on the first flat plate portion on the second flat plate portion having a smaller area , and a tab made of the same resin material is molded integrally on the connecting portion so as to project outward from the connecting portion in parallel to the flat plate portions .
0Human Necessities
a respirator assembly has a respirator mask and a separate bracing device . the bracing device has a pressure element mountable over a frontpiece of the respirator mask , which bears against that frontpiece to hold the respirator mask against the face of a user . the bracing device also has two connection portions , each having one end attached to the pressure element and the other end being for attaching the bracing device to a helmet worn by the user . the connection portions are extendable . thus , shortening or distending the connection portions reduces the distance between the helmet and the respirator mask and thereby causes the pressure element to bear against the frontpiece of the respirator mask , compressing the user &# 39 ; s head between the helmet and the mask and thereby holding the mask against the user &# 39 ; s face .
0Human Necessities
a printhead ic comprising : an array of nozzles ; and , drive circuitry for sending an drive pulse to each of the nozzles individually such that they eject a drop of printing fluid ; and , a temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of printing fluid within the array ; wherein , the drive circuitry blocks the drive pulses sent to at least some of the nozzles in the array when the sensor indicates the temperature exceeds a predetermined maximum .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a impeller shaft assembly is disclosed for use in a refrigerant compressor , and more particularly in a commercial high - speed centrifugal impeller shaft configuration . the impeller shaft assembly includes a contoured spacer body . the contoured spacer body includes a front face , a rear face , a recessed spring bearing surface in its rear face , and a spring spacing abutment including a shoulder that is seated against a protective washer . the contoured spacer body functions to prevent the headed front end of a fastener from coming into direct contact with a spring assembly and protective washer . consequently , the spring assembly and protective washer are not sized to correspond to the cross - section area of the headed front end as disclosed in the prior art . instead , the protective washer and spring assembly are sized to fit the rear face of the contoured spacer body , which in turn is sized to fit the front face of a first stage impeller . the contoured spacer body ensures that the clamp load is dissipated across the front face of the first stage impeller . the contoured spacer body also provides greater protection to the first stage impeller during installation and maintenance . in another embodiment , the contoured spacer body and headed front head are combined to make a contoured front end .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
the intensity of a laser beam used for writing on a photosensitive surface is controlled to keep it at a selected level between upper and lower detected intensity levels regardless of differences in the driving current versus light output characteristics due to aging and due to manufacturing tolerances as between different lasers .
7Electricity
a line scanning , illuminating apparatus for use in an electrophotocopying machine . the apparatus includes a linear source of light , a hyperbolic reflector situated behind the linear light source , and a cylindrical lens located in front of the linear light source . the profile of the reflector is given by the equation : ## equ1 ## wherein the x and y axes intersect at the center line of the reflector , and wherein b is a positive quantity on the x axis representing the distance between the center line of the reflector and a virtual image of the light source created behind the reflector , and wherein a is a negative quantity representing the distance between the center line of the reflector and the linear light source located in front of the reflector .
6Physics
a method of managing invoices for goods services provided by several contractors working at a remote well site involves entering invoice data into a mobile computer at the well site and transmitting the data over a wireless communication link to a home base computer . in some forms of the invention , the invoice data is validated by transducer - generated data , which is produced by a transducer that senses a service operation being performed at the well site . passwords prevent unauthorized use . some information displayed on the computer at the well site reassures the contractors that the computers are communicating . the method is particularly useful when the contactors are independent contractors using different service vehicles in performing significantly different service operations .
6Physics
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 Ξ΄ - doped layers and ferromagnets allows for highly polarized light to be emitted .
7Electricity
the camera slider system supports a camera for longitudinal sliding or rolling movement along a pair of elongate support members which are parallel and spaced apart from one another . the camera mount supporting the camera thereon is supported by a pair of link members pivotally coupled between opposing ends of the camera mount and a carriage assembly which is movable along the rails . the orientation of the camera relative to the elongate supports is readily adjustable by adjusting the pivotal link members while the camera remains supported in a very stable configuration . rollers or bearings ensure a smooth movement of the camera along the elongate support members so that there are no undesired jerking movements in the resulting captured image .
6Physics
an exhaust brake incorporates a slide valve with a decreasing returning or opening effort without also having an increased working or closing effort of its valve elements incorporated therein . the brake system includes a first valve piston connected to a closing slide valve and adapted to move in reciprocating motion inside a cylinder under an operating pressure supplied thereto , and in addition , a second valve piston adapted to be driven in rectilinear motion under the operating pressure in the cylinder so as to work upon a resilient member to be deformed resiliently . when opening the slide valve , a restoring effort of the resilient member is relayed effectively to the first valve piston through a transmitting member to work in assistance with the returning motion of the valve piston .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
in a lateral bipolar transistor and a method for producing the same , an emitter layer and a collector layer are disposed on a structured dielectric layer . the structured dielectric layer is located in a plane of a base layer and is interrupted by the base layer in such a way that between the base layer and portions of the structured dielectric layer , the base layer is contacted on one side by the emitter layer and on the opposite side by the collector layer .
7Electricity
a process of producing a device which is one of a battery , an electrochromic device , an electronic device , an n - type conductor , or an electroluminescent device includes fabricating at least one constituent of the device from a polymer comprised of poly having a chemical formula : ## str1 ## wherein r is an alkyl group having not less than 3 carbon atoms , and n is a degree of polymerization and is not less than 30 . preferably r is an alkyl group having 4 to 20 carbon atoms and n is a degree of polymerization and is not less than 30 . most preferably r is an alkyl group selected from the group consisting of a hexyl group , a pentyl group , an octyl group , a decyl group , and a dodecyl group .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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 .
0Human Necessities
a hybrid solar lighting system and components having at least one hybrid solar concentrator , at least one fiber receiver , at least one hybrid luminaire , and a light distribution system operably connected to each hybrid solar concentrator and each hybrid luminaire . a controller operates each component .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
an apparatus that is convertible between a social expression , such as a wedding invitation , and a decorative item , such as a votive candle holder . as a social expression , the apparatus is a flat , metal sheet which includes information pertaining to a social event that can be placed in an envelope and mailed to a recipient . once the recipient receives the social expressions piece and the information regarding the social event is conveyed , the recipient can convert the social expression into a decorative item by folding along one or more folding lines . by converting the social expression into a decorative item , the apparatus has a greatly extended life .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
metallizing compositions useful for printing metal patterns on a glass substrate to make heaters . the compositions comprise silver particles coated with silver halide . they are especially useful for making demisters for auto windshields , since these compositions are more resistant to sulfur attack than are conventional compositions . also the resultant demisters on glass substrates .
7Electricity
a voltage control circuit accepts an input voltage and produces a regulated output voltage . embodiments provide improved responsiveness to variations in input voltage , load current , and ambient temperature . exemplary embodiments include an npn transistor connected between the input and output terminals , which is controlled by a feedback circuit . in an embodiment , the feedback circuit includes a pmos transistor and in another embodiment the feedback circuit includes a pnp transistor .
6Physics
a can closure includes a plastic insert permanently installed in a hole in the can top , and a plug which seats in a pouring aperture extending through the insert . locking dogs on both the insert and the plug provide a bayonet - type connection so that the container can be resealed after its contents have been partially used . protrusions on the locking dogs prevent the plug from being fully removed until pressure within the container has been relieved .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a process for the regeneration of an at least partially spent zn - alkali slurry for use in metal - air batteries , including subjecting the slurry to at least the steps of separating the slurry into dissolved and undissolved phases ; electrolyzing the separated dissolved phase so that zn deposits on a cathode in removable form ; removing zn from the cathode and consolidating the zn into particles ; and combining the zn from step with the separated undissolved phase from step and an additional aqueous group ia metal hydroxide .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
n - tert - butoxycarbonyl - 2 - pyrrolidinones represented by the following formula . in the formula , r1 , r2 , r3 , r4 , r5 and r6 independently represent a hydrogen atom , a halogen atom , a cyano group , a linear , branched or cyclic alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms , which may have a substituent , a linear , branched or cyclic alkenyl group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms , which may have a substituent , or the like , r1 and r2 may be linked to form a & gt ; c ═ o group along with the carbon atom to which both are attached , r3 and r4 may be linked to form a & gt ; c ═ o group along with the carbon atom to which both are attached , r5 and r6 may be linked to form a & gt ; c ═ o group along with the carbon atom to which both are attached , or any two among r1 , r2 , r3 , r4 , r5 and r6 may be linked to form a polymethylene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms which may have a substituent .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
wireless portable vehicle lift system incorporating one or more enhanced communication and / or control features . the lift system can incorporate enhanced touch screen - enabled functionalities and / or enhanced wireless communication features .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a peripherally sealed dispensing package is provided that includes : a compartment with opposing walls ; an inner seal disposed within the compartment and sealingly engaging an oppositely aligned portion of the opposing walls ; and a finger traversable aperture extending through the inner seal to facilitate the opening of the package .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
an electric storage battery and method of manufacture thereof characterized by a feedthrough pin which is internally directly physically and electrically connected to an inner end of a positive electrode substrate . a c - shaped mandrel extends around the pin and substrate end enabling the pin / mandrel to be used during the manufacturing process as an arbor to facilitate winding layers of a spiral jellyroll electrode assembly . the pin additionally extends from the battery case and in the final product constitutes one of the battery terminals with the battery case comprising the other terminal . active material is removed from both sides of the outer end of the negative electrode in the jellyroll to allow room for adhesive tape to secure the jellyroll . the electrolyte is injected through the open end of the case after the endcap is welded to the negative electrode but before sealing the endcap to the case . the electrolyte is preferably injected through the c - shaped mandrel to facilitate and speed filling .
7Electricity
the present invention relates to a digital system for maintaining the speed of a motor vehicle at a preselected speed . the desired speed of the vehicle is set into a digital memory bank and the instantaneous actual speed of the vehicle is determined by a digital readout . the desired vehicle speed and the actual speed of the vehicle are compared to produce a digital error signal which is used to control the throttle setting of the vehicle to cause the actual speed of the vehicle to equal the desired speed .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
registration controlling methods are provided for a color electrophotographic apparatus capable of forming an image without color registration errors and uneven color . this is accomplished by preventing a photosensitive medium from being undesirably moved in the direction perpendicular to the transportation direction caused by an electrostatic attractive force between the photosensitive medium and an intermediate transfer device , even if there is a twist between the fixed axis of the member supporting the photosensitive medium and the axis of the member supporting the intermediate transfer device . with these methods , a fur brush cleaner made of a conductive brush is detached from the intermediate transfer device during the time period after the start of driving the photosensitive medium and until the front edge of the photosensitive medium reaches the intermediate transfer device . a small amount of toner therefore always exists between the intermediate transfer device and the photosensitive medium during the transportation of the photosensitive medium , thereby reducing the electrostatic attractive force between the intermediate transfer device and the photosensitive medium and preventing the photosensitive medium from being undesirably moved in the direction perpendicular to the transportation direction . also during this time period , the photosensitive medium is irradiated by a fade lamp to reduce electric charges on the photosensitive medium .
6Physics
an inking system for an offset printing press having a stationary portion and a movable portion that is movable toward and away from a roller . a plurality of hinge pins form a pivot axis between the stationary and movable portions . each of the hinge pins having at least one hollow end portion communicating axially with one of the stationary and movable portions permitting ink flow . each of the hinge pins also having a radial passage for ink , whereby the ink may pass from the stationary portion to the movable portion , and whereby the ink may be supplied to the movable portion during change of the relative positions of the stationary and movable portions .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
the device provides for the formation of a cd jacket using conventional or custom dimensioned paper by imparting a diagonal folding pattern to the paper to be used for the cd jacket . the folding pattern is imparted to the paper and a defined series of folding steps followed to yield the cd jacket . reversing the last step in the folding sequence provides access to the internal pocket formed by folding the paper through an aperture in a top flap . completing the last step in the sequence seals the internal pocket . the folding sequence may be imparted to the paper using printing or scoring or both to yield the diagonal lines on which folds are made .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
the disclosure of the current invention describes a method of handling a message or a document to be released external of a secure computer environment . the message or the document is first directed to a trusted sealing device which displays the message or the document to a human user for visual checking . if the message or document is acceptable to the human user , the method associates the message or the document with a seal produced by the trusted sealing device . the message or the document is then directed along with the associated seal to a gateway which deletes portions of the header and checks the validity of the associated seal . if , as a result of this verification , it is determined that the associated seal is validly associated with the message or the document , the method attaches predetermined header portions to the message or document and communicates the message or the document from the secure computer environment .
7Electricity
a glucose measuring system includes a glucose meter that incorporates wireless communication capabilities . the meter can advantageously be a low cost meter by eliminating expensive components , such as the display . the user nevertheless is able to retrieve and view his or her glucose values by referring to displays within the glucose measuring local area network . feedback via these displays can advantageously be used by the diabetic to create a higher level of confidence and safety .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a tissue connector has a first pointed end , an anchor end , a body with a periphery and a plurality of protrusions projecting from said periphery of said body . the plurality of protrusions are adapted to grasp tissue in a direction of movement of the first end of the connector through tissue and are not adapted to grasp tissue in an opposite direction of movement of the connector through tissue , which is in the direction of the anchor end . at axial locations of said body , three said protrusions are about equally located about the periphery of said body . at axial locations on a cylindrical periphery of the body protrusions are locate at about 120 degree spacings .
0Human Necessities
a battery having a zinc or zinc alloy anode , a metal oxide or hydroxide cathode and an alkaline electrolyte comprising a solution of a salt formed by the reaction of boric acid , phosphoric acid or arsenic acid with an alkali or earth alkali hydroxide present in a sufficient amount to produce a stoichiometric excess of hydroxide to acid in the range of 2 . 5 to 11 . 0 equivalents per liter , and of a soluble alkali or earth or earth alkali fluoride in an amount corresponding to a concentration range of 0 . 01 to 1 . 0 equivalents per liter of total solution .
7Electricity
an electrostatic fiber collecting and yarn spinning apparatus is substantially improved by adding a bowl - shaped electrode and changing the configuration of the electrodes so that the rotating electrode is substantially enclosed by the stationary electrode .
3Textiles; Paper
an improved scanning grating useful as an image scanner and spatial frequency filter , for a focusing detector to ascertain the focus of an optical system on deflecting the light incident from the optical system into two different directions for forming two images of the exit pupil or of parts thereof of said optical system . a slit grating is superimposed over the groove grating so that the ledges cover the peaks and the troughs thereof . it is thereby attained that the signals obtained from the peak and trough areas , which normally are more or less undefined , are exempt from evaluation . the ledges have a width ranging from 10 to 100 percent of that of the slit width .
6Physics
a compound of the formula : ## str1 ## wherein : n is an integer 2 , 3 , 4 , or 5 ; r 1 is hydrogen or an alkyl group ; and r 2 and r 3 are defined as follows : r 2 is hydrogen or an alkyl group ; r 3 is hydrogen or an alkyl group ; or r 2 and r 3 together form a heterocyclic ring , e . g . piperidine , pyrrolidine . the compounds have high radiosensitizing activity , and act as agents toxic to hypoxic cells in the absence of radiation .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a circuit breaker of the oil type having an operating mechanism for providing an improved force operation of the contact lift rod . the mechanism includes a linkage arrangement with a scissor - type toggle to provide a mechanical advantage for increasing the force for closing the contacts . in addition , the improved pull rod mechanism is particularly well adapted for location in relatively small enclosures .
7Electricity
a capillary electrophoresis apparatus and method are disclosed which utilize a meltable plug in an end of the capillary tube to selectively pass small ionic contaminants electrophoretically and retain macromolecular analytes against one end of the plug until the plug is melted . when this plug is melted , the analytes and the contaminants pass through unimpeded . this permits separation of the analytes from the contaminants during electrophoretic separation and enhances instrument resolution .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a dunnage bag having multiple outer plies of paper and an inner ply of plastic has a baffle means opposite the inflation valve to prevent dry burn constituting either a piece of corrugated paper or a similarly flat member of sufficient included area to baffle substantially all of the air projected through the valve and having an expanded thickness sufficient to separate the confronting surfaces of the plastic ply a discrete distance so that the air stream directed through the valve will be diffused transversely and thereby dissipate any vibratory forces tending to produce a dry burn on the plastic ply .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a composition comprises a compound of formula 1 : a pharmaceutically acceptable salt , hydrate , solvate , crystal form , diastereomer , prodrug , or mixture thereof , wherein w is a nitrogen - substituted 5 - or 6 - membered monocyclic ring . the compounds are of utility as modulators of kinase activity .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a socket comprises a base having a plurality of lower passageways each of which receives a contact which has an upper section extending upward beyond the base . a cover has a plurality of upper passageways each of which is in communication with one of the lower passageways and adjacent to a retention aperture which accommodates the upper section of the contact . the cover is movably engaged with the base so that when the cover is moved with respect to the base , each contact will be bent by the cover .
7Electricity
a method and system for the integration of disparate data stored within an information technology infrastructure of a company is provided . the system and method enables holistic , real time control of data discovery , retrieval and analysis . the system combines data mining , retrieval and analytics at the source of the data , thereby solving traditional problems with disparate and distributed data , systems , business processes and analytics across an organization . the system enables a user to configure and target data , then apply rules , workflows and analytics from one central source . this process is accomplished by distributing functions in the form of software pneurons against the existing infrastructure for maximum processing while preserving a robust and extendable suite of definitions . the system uses the existing application , network and hardware assets and enables connection to the native data , maps only the data fields that need to be mapped to carry out the desired analysis , runs the analysis and then returns the data to a central location to be assembled , analyzed , organized and / or reported .
6Physics
a system and method to share tv programming content that enables recording and sharing of video clips of tv programming , where viewer creates a recording / video clip , which can then be shared via a link of the video clip .
7Electricity
a data center network that employs an optical network having optical nodes arranged in a ring topology uses a method of topography discovery and maintenance so that connectivity can be maintained and node failures , link failures , end stations being discovered on the network , etc ., can be handled without impacting network performance .
7Electricity
according to an aspect of the present invention , there is provided a handle unit including : a main body including : a pair of bearings ; and a pair of holding walls separated from the pair of the bearings ; a handle including : a pair of support walls ; and a pair of rotational shafts projecting outward from the pair of support walls to be engaged with the pair of the bearings , wherein the handle is rotatable between a stored position and a operating position , wherein the support walls are formed to not face the holding walls when the handle is in the stored position , and formed to face the holding walls and contact the holding walls by being deflected when the handle is in the operating position .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
method and apparatus for trimming plastic frames . frames are joined to bring heated , soften ends into engagement , causing some softened material to be forced out from between the engaged portions , forming a flashing . this flashing is trimmed by a pair of trimming blades moved along associated guide members . the trimming assembly is mounted directly upon clamps holding the frame members , enabling performance of the trimming operation and eliminating the need for moving to a separate trimming / finishing station remote from the joining equipment . excellent cutting action is assured by locking the guide blocks preparatory to a trimming operation . various combinations and sequences of repetitive trimming operations may be selected whereby the cooperating blades are moved in selective cooperating directions to provide a trimming operation which avoids the need for further finishing . trimming may also be performed simultaneously on multiple stacks of members being joined using the above technique .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
an edger for a paint roller , comprising : a roller frame ; a roller cover , having lateral edges , the lateral edges being outside a painting width of the paint roller and being configured to glide against a surface without marring the surface ; a displaceable mount , configured to have a first position in which a roller cover is fully engaged over the paint roller and a second position in which the roller cover is disengaged from the paint roller ; and at least one auxiliary brush , located on at least one lateral edge of the roller cover , configured to provide painting coverage adjacent to an edge of the roller . a paintbrush edger comprising a linked pair of selectively deployed shields , separated by a wicking space , having tips which glide in a corner , protecting a from contact with paint , while withdrawing paint which seeps into the corner into the wicking space .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
the distribution of bluetooth ids among multiple integrated circuit testers at multiple sites for programming with a master database containing large size id blocks , site operational databases with medium size id blocks and tester programs with small size id blocks provides reduced memory requirements and limits the chance of two units with a duplicate id .
6Physics
an apparatus for delivering a predetermined volume of lead to a mould includes a housing defining a lead reservoir having a lead outlet defined in its base and in communication with the reservoir . a runway is provided beneath the base , spaced from the base and generally parallel thereto . a block is provided slidably mounted between the base and the runway and defining a through cavity having the predetermined volume for receiving lead from the outlet in a first position and for releasing the lead in a second position . a mechanism is provided for reciprocating the block between the first and second positions . a cast on strap machine is also disclosed . a lead delivery apparatus comprising a delivery chute is also disclosed .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a mirror shade screen is made by providing a shade screen material dimensioned so as to cover and overlap the edges of a particular mirror . the shade screen material is then provided with a draw string , an elastic strip or velcro strip in order to hold the shade screen material onto the mirror . the mirror shade screen is particularly adapted to rear view mirrors of automotive vehicles , such as outside truck and car mirrors .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a method of estimating snr for a plurality of carriers modulated with digital information , wherein the digital information includes data baud and training baud , comprising the steps of : receiving the plurality of carriers ; determining a first snr for the data baud ; determining a second snr for the training baud ; comparing at least one of the first and second snrs to predetermined selection criteria ; and selecting one of the first and said second snrs based on the comparison step . in the preferred embodiment , the carriers are processed to produce an equalizer output for each of the carriers , and the equalizer output is processed to produce a symbol decision for each of the carriers . the equalizer output is subtracted from the symbol decision when a data baud is received to produce a first difference value , and the first difference value is squared to produce a first signal to noise estimate . the equalizer output is also subtracted from predetermined training data when a training baud is received to produce a second difference value , and the second difference value is squared to produce a second signal to noise estimate . apparatus that performs the above method is also included .
7Electricity
a partially enclosed induction motor comprises a rotor assembly , a stator assembly , and a metal frame defining a housing having a generally cylindrical shape with bearing housings at each axial end . the interior of the frame is configured to closely embrace a laminated core and follows the contour of the coil end turns of the stator assembly . a canister seal between the stator assembly and the rotor assembly hermetically seals the rotor assembly from the stator assembly . a heat conductive molding material fills gaps in the stator winding and the space between the stator assembly and the frame . a fan driven by the rotor shaft and a shroud direct the air along the canister seal and through the rotor assembly .
7Electricity
provided is a receiving medium comprising a substrate and an ink receiving layer provided thereon , said ink receiving layer comprising a blend of an ethylene vinylacetate copolymer and a hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol . the ink receiving layer preferably further comprises a solid particulate such as silica or calcium silicate . also provided is a process for providing a water resistant ink jet print by attaching droplets of a recording liquid on a recording medium , said recording medium comprising an ink receiving layer provided on a substrate with the ink receiving layer comprising a blend of an ethylene vinylacetate copolymer and a hydrolyzed polyvinylalcohol .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
an inner diameter pressurized mechanical end face seal includes at least one seal module with adjacent relatively rotating rings each having a radially extending face confronting the face of the other ring . at least one of the rings , preferably the rotating ring , has plural spiral grooves adjacent to or extending from the inner diameter of the ring whereby the fluid pressure from the inner diameter together with the centrifugal force of the rotating ring expel any fluid leaking from the seal outwardly from the sealed chamber with sufficient force to inhibit contaminants from outboard the seal ring interface area from entering the seal . the structure and material comprising one or both of the rings provides structural integrity to each ring , thereby permitting the inner diameter pressurized seal rings to withstand fluid pressures up to at least as high as 1200 psi . preferably , the ring material is a composite plastic material , such as polyamide - imide .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a panoramic light emitter of an omnidirectional horizontal light beam with very sharp cut - off in the vertical plane is disclosed . the sharp cut - off prevents interference near airports . high average powers are attainable because the light source can be distributed rather than be a point source . the omnidirectional - in - the - horizontal - plane light emitter with a high degree of vertical beam control is achieved by combining a generally cylindrical refractor with an internally emitting open - ended generally conical light source . the internal emitting surface of the conical light source is in the focal plane of the cylindrical refractor . the refractor sharply images the source with its edges , and that image is projected panoramically as the light beam having sharp cut - off at the edges of the image . the external surface of the conical light source does not emit , thus preventing undesired angles of light from passing out through the refractor . the light source disclosed is made up of a circular lamp illuminating the interior surface of a conical section in a reflector , although other light sources yielding the above characteristics are also suitable .
7Electricity
in a distributed network formed of communication stations having equal control functions , each station which sends a master station determination frame appends a unique identifier to the frame , and each station which receives a frame judges the rationality of the received frame based on the identifier thereby to determine the operation of the self station depending on the result of judgement .
7Electricity
a three - pole double - throw switch is provided to selectively interrupt the video signal from an input connector to an output connector for display of white characters generated by a microprocessor on a dark screen of a crt monitor , or vice versa , and route the video signal through an inverter for display of dark characters on white screen . one pole of the switch is used to provide the vertical sync signal to the power input terminal of the inverter , thus powering the select switch box solely from the transmitted vertical sync signal . a capacitor filters the power supply thus provided . the select switch box requires no external power and is virtually free of rf energy radiation while providing noise free data display with equal bandwidth response in both modes .
6Physics
a window latch that includes a latch plate swingably mounted on the window and having edge notches facing a latch rod . the rod may be inserted in one notch for locking the window in a closed position . the other of the notches are keyhole shaped and the throat is smaller than the rod but will expand sufficiently to permit movement of the rod into and out of the respective notch .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a new and distinct cultivar of lagerstroemia plant named β€˜ purple magic ’, characterized by its compact , rounded to upright intermediate growth habit , reddish new growth , lustrous dark green foliage in summer , purple flowers , and resistance to powdery mildew and cercospora leaf spot .
0Human Necessities
the present invention relates to the field of motion / movement sensors , detectors , and / or monitors , as well as other types of sensors . in particular , the present invention may provide , for example , a large pulsed output voltage in response to very low sensed movement or environment changes , such as , temperature , pressure , and energy . the present invention relates , for example , to other available sensors and may provide an output high enough to turn on related processing circuitry from an β€œ off ” state . the present invention relates , among other things , to sensing various events via , for example , axially poled homopolymer polyvinyladine fluoride or other piezoelectric materials .
7Electricity
a method , system and computer program product are provided for monitoring a communication session in a contact center . an agent follows a structured workflow while handling the communications session , and trigger events are defined which are associated with significant steps in the workflow other than the connection and disconnection of the agent with the session . when a trigger event is detected indicating that the agent has reached a predefined significant step in the workflow , an event notification issues to another system of the contact center , such as a statistics package , or a supervisor workstation , or an event aggregator which receives such notifications from many agent stations . in a preferred embodiment , these event notifications are used by an automated outbound dialler to more accurately predict the time to the end of a communications session , thereby providing a better outbound dialling algorithm .
7Electricity
the present invention relates to the operational control of a digital computer system which includes the digital logic circuitry for temporarily storing results internal to an execution unit . an input unit of the execution , which inputs operand words to the execution logic of the execution unit , includes a first stack for holding operand words received from an external memory unit and a second stack for holding the result words of the execution logic . the input unit also includes a switch element for selecting words stored in the first and second stack which are to be utilized as input operand words to the execution logic in response to at least one control signal .
6Physics
a watercycle having , generally do - nut shape float mounted onto a frame or chassis member , and a rider &# 39 ; s seat within the hollow of the float and which can be adjusted vertically and horizontally . adjusting the seat to its highest level will cause the seated rider to submerge up to the hip , and adjusting it to its lowest level will cause the rider to submerge up to the chest . the seat is likewise adjustable forward and backward for convenient foot - reach to the pedals . the watercycle is fitted with steerable propellers utilizable for propelling and for steering .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
the invention relates to the fault tree analysis system for a nuclear power plant with advanced boiling water reactor . the full digital instrument control system uses six different modes to simulate the transmission of the digital signals and the analog signals from the detection units . it is to develop the fault tree for various signal transmission modes to support the nuclear power plant in probabilistic risk assessment and meet requirements for simulated signal detection , transmission , logic operation and equipment actuation . thus , the digital instrument control flow process can fit into pra model and properly reflect its importance in risk assessment .
6Physics
a drum towel drier for vehicles , in which towel holders are pivotally mounted around the periphery of a rotating drum . each towel holder carries a towel and also has a lever projecting therefrom . when the towel holder enters a vehicle drying sector , the lever contacts a fixed trip pin , causing the towel holder to rotate through an arc , pulling such towel holder &# 39 ; s towel part way off the drum . this expedites unwrapping of the towels from the drum so that they can dry a vehicle . a guide rail below the drum limits the rotation of the towel holders so that the rear towel hangs lower than the towels forwardly thereof , to improve the distribution of towels on the vehicle .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a surgical plate and process for preventing screw backout of repaired bones . at least one pawl is provided on a surgical plate adjacent to a screw hole . a screw having a ratchet wheel is inserted through the hole and screwed into the bone . the pawl engages the ratchet wheel to prevent rotational movement of the screw to prevent the screw from backing out . in a preferred embodiment , a pawl plate comprising a base portion is rigidly connected to the surgical plate and a torsion bar is pivotally connected to the base portion . the pawl is positioned at the end of the torsion bar . in the preferred embodiments , several of these special screw holes with pawls , and several screws are used in bone repair .
0Human Necessities
a method and apparatus for inspecting defects includes emitting an ultraviolet light from an ultraviolet light source , illuminating a specimen with the ultraviolet light in which a polarization condition of the ultraviolet light is controlled , controlling a polarization condition of light reflected from the specimen which is illuminated by the polarization condition controlled ultraviolet light , detecting the light reflected from the specimen , processing the detected light so as to detect defects , and outputting information about the defects . the ultraviolet light source is disposed in a clean environment supplied with clean gas and separated from outside .
6Physics
a novel silica based bioactive glass composition that can be used in conjunction with a delivery agent such as a toothpaste , gel , etc . having a particle size range & lt ; 90 ΞΌgm which will form a rapid and continuous reaction with body fluids due to the immediate and long term ionic release of ca and p from the core silica particles , to produce a stable crystalline hydroxy carbonate apatite layer deposited onto and into the dentin tubules for the immediate and long term reduction of dentin hypersensitivity and tooth surface remineralization .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a canister guard for preventing liquid contamination of an oulet to a canister containing liquid . the canister guard may include baffles extending from a sidewall . additionally , the canister guard may be configured to be replacable or for retrofitting to conventional liquid chemical containing canisters .
2Chemistry; Metallurgy
a method of object - aware video coding is provided that comprises the steps of : receiving a video sequence having a plurality of frames ; selecting at least two frames ; determing total area of at least one object of interest in each of the at least two frames ; comparing the total area to a threshold area ; classifying each of the at least two frames as being a low object weighted frame or a high object weighted frame , low object weighted frames being frames having the total area exceeding the threshold area and high object weighted frames being frame having the total area not exceeding the threshold area ; and encoding each low object weighted frame according to one encoding mode and encoding each high object weighted frame according to a different encoding mode .
7Electricity
a self - contained , battery powered , cableless starting device provides high dc power levels for short durations . preferred devices have a battery , a connector terminal assembly , and a monitor / control circuit that indicates the voltage available , and limits the device output to safe voltage levels so the battery is not damaged . the connector terminal assembly preferably has 2 or more contacts , sized and dimensioned to electrically contact with selected electric starter auxiliary power input terminals . in another aspect of preferred embodiments , the coupling mechanism physically prevents the contact surface from being positioned more than 5 feet from the battery . commercial devices may advantageously include multiple batteries in a small carrying case , and have the appropriate capacity , voltage and connectors for starting a specific type of engine . for example , an especially preferred device has connectors suitable for starting a 12v or 24v powered aircraft . such devices may advantageously have an overall stick shape , such as 2 Γ— 3 Γ— 14 inches , and may weigh only about 3 pounds .
7Electricity
the present invention is directed to a laminated paperboard package having enhanced graphics and to a method of producing the same . the present invention uses metalized paper to enhance the quality of the packaging .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
a lighter - than - air device comprises a buoyant element containing lighter - than - air gas , and a flexible surface having a length and height forming a usable area . the flexible surface has a bottom edge that is not connected to the buoyant element . the length of the flexible surface is connected directly to the buoyant element . the flexible surface is operable to use an area defined by the buoyant element and the bottom edge of the flexible surface to , among other things , condense water , move a vessel , and block material from entering an area .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
an improved system and method is disclosed for performing a design rule check on a proposed integrated circuit layout , and for creating customized design rule check command files . the individual layers of the ic are separated into different regions having different kinds of features . each different type of region is then analyzed in accordance with the customized design rule command file so that so - called β€œ false errors ” are eliminated . the invention thus improves , among other things , a development time for getting a design implemented in silicon .
6Physics
a non - rotating drill pipe / casing protector is disclosed . the protector has a bi - directional thrust bearing which can be mounted uphole or downhole from the protector . the bi - directional thrust bearing comprises a female and male part where the female is fixed to the tube and the male can relatively rotate with respect to the pipe . the protector has an insert which extends longitudinally out of the sleeve and is used as the male component in the thrust bearing . thrust loads are absorbed by metallic component contact , thereby eliminating edge wear of the non - rotating sleeve . the thrust bearing components may have wear pads that are replaceable . roller bearings can also be used to facilitate the relative rotation between the drillpipe and the sleeve . wear pads can also be employed on the outside of the sleeve to increase its life .
4Fixed Constructions
method and apparatus for the detection of microbes in liquids , in air and on non - living surfaces in which samples are exposed to electromagnetic radiation of specific energies capable of exciting various metabolites , cofactors and cellular and spore components , with the microbial cells to be sampled contained therein emit fluorescence that can be measured . the signal from the background and scattered excitation signals is removed from the fluorescence signals of the microbial components , the relative fluorescent signals of the intrinsic microbial components are required to lie within physiological ranges , and the amplitude of the background - corrected fluorescence signals used to enumerate the microbe content in the sample .
6Physics
the invention relates to a method of tightly electrically connecting an electric cable to an end member such as an electric contact , it is proposed that the partly bared or stripped end of the cable be introduced into a stepped blind hole formed in a rear connection part of the member . more specifically , the bared cable end is received in two cylindrical sections of the hole , in which have been inserted beforehand a transparent sleeve , capping an inspection hole , and a metal interface ring . the unbared part of the cable is received in a cylindrical entrance section of the hole . then , by wiredrawing , the partly truncated cone - shaped , outer surface of the part is deformed in order to give it a cylindrical shape .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
this invention discloses a demodulation method . the method includes steps of : a ) receiving a modulated input signal having an input signal frequency . b ) generating a first switch control signal at a first switching frequency substantially equal to the input signal frequency . c ) generating a second switch control signal having the same frequency as the first switch control signal and having a phase that is approximately 90 degrees different from a phase of the first switch control signal . and d ) controlling at least two switching circuits with the first and second switch control signals for obtaining at least two sets of sampled amplitudes of the input signals for generating switching output signals for each of the switching circuits defined by subtracting the sampled amplitudes when the first switch control signal is high by the sampled amplitudes when the first switch control signal is low for each of the switching circuits to generate demodulated output signals for the modulated input signal .
7Electricity
a method of forming a bag stand including the steps of : bending a first subpanel along a hinge from a flattened arrangement , the first subpanel including a plurality of side panels and a connection mechanism , each of the plurality of side panels including a left end and a right end , the hinge positioned between a first side panel of the plurality of side panels and an adjacent second side panel of the plurality of side panels ; and connecting the first subpanel to a second subpanel by the connection mechanism .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
an assembly and system for collection and assessment of physiological data is provided . the assembly includes a physiological data acquisition module that may be used in combination with a head harness for the collection , recordation , storage and transmission of quality physiological data . the assembly integrates easy to use , self - applied electrodes in a user - friendly system resulting in less data artifacts than commonly seen in conventional methods and techniques for collecting physiological data . the assembly and system captures high - quality physiological data for display , storage , processing and analysis .
0Human Necessities
a projection display device includes a light source ; an optical system which modulates light from the light source , and emits the modulated light ; a projecting portion which enlarges and projects the light emitted from the optical system ; a cabinet which houses the light source , the optical system , and the projecting portion ; an opening which is formed in one surface of the cabinet to allow mounting or dismounting of an optical component constituting the optical system , or the light source ; a cover which covers the opening ; and a holding portion which holds the cover in such a manner that the cover is allowed to slide in a direction along the one surface .
6Physics
a digital display apparatus monitors changes in a measurement value , e . g ., voltage or fuel load , and in response , controls the rate at which the display is updated , to prevent flicker . when changes in the measurement value are small in amplitude or resemble noise pulses , the response time of the display is slowed . however , when the changes in the measurement values are large in amplitude or appear to be noise - free , response time is quickened so that a correct value is rapidly displayed .
6Physics
a multi - purpose sports apparatus has a frame which has spaced - apart support members adapted to rest upon a supporting surface , such as the ground , a net extending between the support members , and a backboard carrying a basketball goal hoop supported between the support members above the net , the backboard being adjustably rotatable horizontally between a vertical position and a horizontal position , whereby the basketball goal hoop can be positioned to extend horizontally or vertically .
0Human Necessities
a method and apparatus for storing and using β€œ register use ” information to determine when a register is being used for the last time so that power savings may be achieved is disclosed . the register use information may take the form of β€œ last read ” information for a particular register . the last read information may be used to force the value of the register , after being read , to zero or to clock only that register while masking off the other registers . several methods and hardware variations are disclosed for using the register use information to achieve power savings .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
the present invention is directed to a method for managing and paying off a plurality of loan debts comprising the following debts a ) identifying the debts with the highest periodic interest expense ; b ) determining an extra payment value to be placed ; c ) making a payment of the debt with the extra payment to be paid on the debt with the highest periodic interest payment ; d ) paying off the payment with the highest periodic interest payment ; and e ) paying the payment on the first debt and the extra payment on the debt with second highest periodic interest payment .
6Physics
this rotary engine is made up of three parallel encased rotors : a central male rotor , flanked by a female compression / combustion rotor and a female separation rotor , all three coupled for synchronous rotation . the male rotor has lobes projecting from it , which mesh with complementary cavities in the female rotors during rotation . these cavities have hollows , so that as the lobes mesh with them combustion chambers are formed in the compression / combustion rotor cavities and compression zones are formed the separation rotor cavities . a passage connecting the lobe and combustion chamber provides more opportunity to convert combustion energy into rotational mechanical energy . the separation rotor serves as a pump and separates intake from exhaust gases . passages connecting the compression zone to the combustion chamber , and that to the exhaust port , help purge residual combusted gases from the combustion chamber .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a shape measurement apparatus capable of saving time and effort of an examiner and improving measurement accuracy . the apparatus for measuring a spherical shape of an object to be examined comprising a measurement unit where a first projection optical system projects first targets for measurement onto a spherical surface to be measured , a first detection optical system detects images of the projected first targets and a calculation unit obtains a shape of the surface based on the detected images , an output unit which outputs the obtained shape , a mode setting unit which sets any one of a first measurement mode for a convex shape and a second measurement mode for a concave shape , and a condition setting unit which sets at least one of a measurement condition and an output condition based on a mode setting result , the conditions being different between the first and second measurement modes .
0Human Necessities
an indicia authentication system includes a franking device for embedding identification and encrypted authentication data into indicia and applying the indicia to an article , and a computing device for utilizing the identification data to retrieve a key for deciphering the encrypted authentication data , where the computing device is adapted to utilize the deciphered authentication data to determine the validity of the indicia .
6Physics
a multipurpose recreational cart comprised of a round barrel shaped body , a handle for pushing or pulling the cart , a lid opening to expose the interior of the barrel and a chair pivotally connected in the interior of the barrel such that when the lid is opened a chair is exposed .
0Human Necessities
an injection molding nozzle tip thermal insulator includes an apparatus for removably fastening the insulator to a nozzle tip having a receiving detent therein . the apparatus includes a fastening structure that engages the nozzle tip receiving detent and holds the insulator onto the nozzle tip . the fastening structure is movable between a first position where the insulator is fastened to the nozzle tip , and a second position where the insulator is removable from the nozzle tip . also included are a method of removably attaching the insulator to the nozzle tip , and assembly and removal tools for attaching and removing the insulator from the nozzle tip , respectively .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a stentless support structure capable of being at least partly assembled in situ . the support structure comprises a braided tube that is very flexible and , when elongated , becomes very long and very small in diameter , thereby being capable of placement within a small diameter catheter . the support structure is preferably constructed of one or more thin strands of a super - elastic or shape memory material such as nitinol . when released from the catheter , the support structure folds itself into a longitudinally compact configuration . the support structure thus gains significant strength as the number of folds increase . this radial strength obviates the need for a support stent . the support structure may include attachment points for a prosthetic valve .
0Human Necessities
the disposable polymer - structured filtering kit includes a disposable , polymer - structured filtering funnel with a stem having a distal tip . a flow discharge end is formed at the distal tip . preferably , a polymer fritted filter disc is positioned in the funnel , providing filtering for liquids passing therethrough . the kit preferably also includes a glass vacuum take - off adapter having a port for connecting to a vacuum source for providing negative pressure . the adapter securely and snuggly receives the funnel and maintains position of the distal tip thereof with the flow discharge end below the port , thus preventing contaminants from entering the adapter . a reusable , glass round bottle flask or a disposable vial receives the adapter and the stem of the funnel . the funnel and fritted disc are formed from disposable materials , thus removing the necessity of cleaning them following use . the adapter is reusable , since no contaminants come in contact therewith during filtering .
1Performing Operations; Transporting
a field configurable function element offers multi - function use of memory cells by organizing the cells in memory banks and by providing internal configurable interconnections of the memory banks . a versatile logic function configuration is obtained by storing the truth table of the desired logic functions in the memory cells . an arithmetic functions configuration is obtained by internally interconnecting the memory cells . a read / write memory function configuration is obtained by adding write address decoding , write enablement capability and input data leads . the configuration permits a parallel writing and reading of the memory cells , thereby effectuating a two - port memory operation . an added set of latches connected to the configurable function element and a configurable routing network connected to the inputs of the configurable function element , to the output of the configurable function element and to the output of the latches , form a powerful device that can be easily configured to any one of the three primary modes . a generalized routing fabric coupled to the routing network provides for configurable connections to other configurable function devices . to minimize the load that such a device may present to the routing fabric because of the various configurable interconnections that it can effect , the input leads from the routing fabric to the routing network in configurable function device are all multiplexed to one , or a few contact points , via an intermediate level of routing .
7Electricity
an integrated circuit for processing security - relevant data has data output circuits and access control circuits wherein a disturbance of the power supply of the access control circuits results in a blocking of the data output circuits .
8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
safety plugs for power ports are disclosed . a safety plug in accordance with embodiments of the invention includes a body having a first end adapted to be inserted into a power port ; a locking device connected to the body for reversibly engaging an inside of the power port ; and a control device operatively coupled to the locking device for disengaging the locking device from the inside of the power port , wherein the control device comprises a child - resistant mechanism .
7Electricity
this invention relates to a tool device . in the first embodiment , the device comprises a body defining a grip - like , handle , a tool holder joined to the body , a piston and valve assembly disposed in the body adjacent one end thereof , a conduit extending from the valve , a piston slideably disposed on the conduit , as well as means for supplying the device with a fluid under pressure . by the use of the first embodiment of the present invention , the piston is caused to reciprocate in the body thereby producing a hammer - like action . in the second embodiment of the invention , a similar tool handle is used in combination with a tool holder and motor assembly . the assembly includes means for selectively joining a tool to the assembly , and a rotary motor means having a plurality of radially disposed movable vane members , as well as means for introducing and removing a fluid from the motor . by the use of the second embodiment of the present invention , rotary action such as that associated with a rotary sander can be achieved .
5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
a method for locating network resources includes determining a distance between a client device and each of a plurality of network resources . for each of the network resources , a subset of a plurality of location tags is selected . the subset for a given network resource is selected according to the distance between the client device and that network resource . the method also includes , for each of the network resources , causing a display by the client device , of values for the subset of location tags selected for that network resource .
6Physics
spectrofluorometer employing a pair of linear variable spectral filters to produce a three dimensional data output is disclosed . a collimated white light source is used that first passes through a first linear variable spectral filter , then through a sample where fluorescence occurs , then the resultant light passes through a second linear variable spectral light filter that is oriented at ninety degrees from the first filter . the light is then detected by a ccd sensor for conversion into data . this arrangement provides a very simple , rugged and compact instrument that can be used almost anywhere , such as at the scene of a contamination accident .
6Physics
systems and methods are disclosed for providing media access control in an optical network by providing a separate control channel and data channel ; dedicating each optical network unit with one control channel , wherein the control message is transmitted at any time without constraints ; sending a grant message to an onu just before an allocated time is about to start ; and sending data traffic from the onu immediately after receiving the grant message without synchronizing with an optical line terminal clock .
7Electricity
a plug is used to plug the end of a drain tube . the drain tube is introduced into a patient during a medical procedure to drain the surgical site . the drain tube is introduced through an opening or incision in the patient leading to the interior of the patient &# 39 ; s body . a medical instrument is used to extract the drain tube out through the opening in the patient &# 39 ; s body . the plug includes an elongated insertion section of a cross - sectional size for slidable insertion into the end of the drain tube . the plug also includes a grasping section projecting longitudinally from the insertion section and conveniently graspable by the medical instrument . the grasping section includes a tip portion opposite the insertion section , and a base portion located between the tip and the insertion section . the cross - sectional size of the base portion is greater than the cross - sectional size of the tip portion , wherein the cross - sectional size of the grasping section decreases in a direction extending away from the insertion section .
0Human Necessities
a mass spectrograph combining one or more magnetic deflections with the action of electrostatic fields , characterized by the fact that the system is circularly symmetrical ; by the fact that the ions are injected radially from a source constituted by a heated circular filament and a pair of small ring - shaped magnets which confine the ionizing electrons to the interior or exterior periphery of the analyzer system per se ; by the fact that the first pair of deflection magnets of the analyzer system is ring shaped ; and by the fact that the selective action of the other fields , in particular the electrostatic fields , is due to the prior dispersion obtained by the first magnetic induction .
7Electricity