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a molded case circuit breaker movable contact arm or carrier electrically connects with the circuit breaker trip unit or load terminal without requiring a flexible electrical conducting braid . the contact carrier is pivotally arranged within a contact carrier support to which the trip unit or load terminal lug is attached . the contact carrier pivot pin is supported on a pair of parallel posts extending from the contact carrier and a spring clip is positioned around the parallel posts and the pivoting end of the contact carrier to promote good electric transport without interfering with the rotational movement of the contact carrier . | 7Electricity
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the invention relates to the acquisition of a code modulated signal , wherein a first set of correlation results for correlations between the code modulated signal and a first replica code with different code phases and a second set of correlation results for correlations between the code modulated signal and a second replica code with different code phases are available . in order to achieve a high sensitivity , results from both sets of correlation results are combined , wherein correlation results used in the combination are selected based on information on a relative difference between a correct code phase for both replica codes . then , it is determined based on the combination whether at least one of the sets of correlation results comprises a correlation result representing the correct code phase for the first replica code or the second replica code , respectively . | 6Physics
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a software development method and system having a suite of graphical customization tools that enables developers to rapidly configure all aspects of the underlying application software , including the look - and - feel , behavior , and workflow . this is accomplished without modifying application source code , base objects , or sql . the sophisticated repository management capabilities of the method and system of our invention allows teams of developers to work efficiently on configuring applications . the application upgrader provides an automated process to upgrade the customizations to future product releases thus protecting the investment in customization . the ease , comprehensiveness , scalability , and upgradeability of the customization process help reduce the total lifecycle cost of customizing enterprise applications . | 6Physics
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a method of planning the movement of plural trains through a rail network using a database of dynamic planning attributes reflecting the current conditions of the train and rail network . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a material handling vehicle having a deadman brake resiliently suspended from a load receiving receptacle of the vehicle . brake shoes of the brake normally frictionally engage center wheels of the vehicle and restrain the vehicle from movement . grasping of a handle of the brakes together with a fixed handle provided on the vehicle cause the brake shoes to disengage from the center wheels and permit free movement of the vehicle . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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in a computer system having an operating system and a compressed main memory defining a physical memory and a real memory characterized as an amount of main memory as seen by a processor , and including a compressed memory hardware controller device for controlling processor access to the compressed main memory , there is provided a system and method for managing real memory usage comprising : a compressed memory device driver for receiving real memory usage information from the compressed memory hardware controller , the information including a characterization of the real memory usage state : and , a compression management subsystem for monitoring the memory usage and initiating memory allocation and memory recovery in accordance with the memory usage state , the subsystem including mechanism for adjusting memory usage thresholds for controlling memory state changes . such a system and method is implemented in software operating such that control of the real memory usage in the computer system is transparent to the operating system . | 6Physics
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an apparatus is provided for transporting textile items into sorting bins with reduced energy consumption and improved load measuring accuracy and which provides textile item counting and sorting for a commercial laundry using vacuum air systems to move textiles into sorting bins and using a variable frequency drive to increase on / off response time of vacuum in the system . | 3Textiles; Paper
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an air launched weapon having wrap - around fins wherein the fins are provi with fences , slots and roll tabs to stabilize the roll - rate at all angles of attack . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a real - time refractory control system includes a laser refractive surgery instrument for modifying the refraction of the eye , an objective diagnostic apparatus for measuring the refraction and aberrations of the eye , and an aperture - sharing element to inject a refractive surgery beam and a monitoring diagnostic beam . an associated method of adjusting a refraction of an eye , includes : performing a procedure to modify the refraction of the eye ; while the procedure is being performed , measuring the refraction and / or an aberration of the eye ; and terminating the procedure when a change in the measured refraction and / or the measured aberration reaches a desired value . | 0Human Necessities
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a novel method for making a composite separation membrane , and the product of that method . this novel method includes applying one or more perfluoroethers to the surface of a microporous fiber or film made of a polymer such as pan , and subsequently coating that fiber or film surface with a layer of selective material . this method provides a more permeable composite membrane than would be obtained by coating a fiber or film that had not been pre - wetted with perfluoroether . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method of designing the operations and controls of a aircraft gas turbine engine includes generating an operations model for the gas turbine include at least one objective function , defining operations and control constraints for the operations model of the gas turbine , and providing an online dynamic optimizer / controller that dynamically optimizes and controls operation of the gas turbine using model predictive control based on the operations model and the operations and control constraints using an extended kalman filter for estimation . | 6Physics
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the present invention provides a connector that has a function of enabling and facilitating a secure connection of an inserted substrate . a connector includes a housing , a contact point member , and a position determining member . the housing includes an insertion recessed portion into which a substrate is inserted . the contact point member includes a contact point portion connected electrically to a conductive portion of the substrate . the position determining member determines a position of the contact point member . the position is determined to connect the contact point portion to the conductive portion of the substrate and is driven by moving the contact point member to retract the contact point portion from the insertion recessed portion and inserting the substrate into the insertion recessed portion . | 7Electricity
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a device for aiding in the control of the fuel - air mixture in an internal combustion engine having an accelerator linked mechanically to a carburetor and a ventilation passage from the crankcase of said engine to the intake manifold , said device comprising a valve housing having a seat coupled to an air passage adapted to communicate between outside ambient air and the ventilation passage ; a valve means for seating in the seat in the valve housing to prevent ambient air from flowing into the air passage , and a rotatable valve control cam means coupled to the accelerator to gradually open and close the valve as the accelerator is depressed . this device is used to increase the air in the fuel mixture so as to provide a more complete combustion . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a transport device for loading and unloading a trunk space of a motor vehicle is provided which includes at least one transport belt movably located on the bottom of the trunk space and at least two rollers for guiding the movable transport belt , wherein the at least one transport belt is located on the bottom of the trunk space and on a top surface of a vehicle part positioned adjacent to the bottom of the trunk space and capable of being pivoted into a horizontal position . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an improved method and apparatus for catching and holding a ball , plug or dart during oil and gas well operations employs a specially configured tool body that accepts a ball or a plug or a dart that flows downwardly into the tool body but disallows escape or discharge of the ball , plug or dart upwardly . the tool body has first and second flow channels or passages , one being generally axially aligned with the tool body . the other flow channel or passage is a second channel or passage that enables fluid flow around a cavity that contains one or more captive plugs ). | 4Fixed Constructions
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a computer - implemented method of recording the times of events related to the medical care delivered to patient , and for integrating those times to provide a patient history , including recording a first time of occurrence of a first event , recording first clock information characterizing a first time source from which the first time of occurrence was obtained , recording a second time of occurrence of a second event , recording second clock information characterizing a second time source from which the second time of occurrence was obtained , wherein the first time source and the second time source are independent of one another and not synchronized with one another , transferring recorded data so that the first time of occurrence , first clock information , second time of occurrence , and second clock information are accessible at a computer ; and producing a patient history using at least the first and second times of occurrence . | 6Physics
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a tabletting machine having upper and cooperating lower plungers surrounded at their leading end portions with clearance by elastic cuffs ; gas is blown through these cuffs towards the front ends of the plungers to prevent the deposition of dust on the plunger surfaces . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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device for simulating a patient &# 39 ; s body for the testing of a vascular x - ray apparatus of the type comprising a means for emitting an x - ray beam , and a means for receiving the x - ray beam after it has passed through a part of the patient &# 39 ; s body , the x - ray beam being centered on an axis . the device comprises at least one metal wire disposed at least partially transversely relative . | 0Human Necessities
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a bone cavity sealing gasket which can be fitted over the resected end of a bone to be provided with bone cement in its axial cavity , includes a sealing plate which has a quantity of a resiliently deformable material on its lower face to enable a seal to be created between the plate and the upper edge of the bone , and an opening extending through it . a plug can be received in the opening in the sealing plate . the plug has an injection port extending through it aligned with the opening in the sealing plate in which the injection nozzle of bone cement delivery apparatus can be received . | 0Human Necessities
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a motorcycle fork rake extension kit provides an increased fork rake without welding and maintains a favorable trail . the extension kit includes an upper adapter block fixedly attached to an upper end of a steering head of a motorcycle frame and a lower adapter block fixedly attached to a lower end of the steering head of the motorcycle frame . triple trees are rotatably attached to triple tree ends of the adapter blocks through steering head bearings . the triple tree ends of the adapter blocks are spaced away from the frame , the lower adapter block having a greater spacing to increase fork rake . the lower triple tree may further space the fork tubes forward to further increase fork rake . in a preferred embodiment , approximately 45 degrees of rake is provided with favorable trail . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method for identifying modulators of interleukin 24 mediated apoptosis is disclosed . for il - 24 apoptosis to be effective , the cells should express sigma 1 receptor . additionally apoptosis modulators can be identified by exposing biological cells to test compounds and monitoring for signs of endoplasmic reticulum stress protein expression ; calcium mobilization ; or reactive oxygen species production . | 6Physics
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there is provided a computer comprising an application that generates a call having a resource name and a default value . a resource manager compares an entry in a localized resource file to the resource name . a resource manager wrapper adds said resource name to a resource file if the localized resource file does not contain the resource name . the resource manager wrapper then sends a return value to the application to be used with presentations to an end user . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a mixture of dry ingredients capable of forming a crosslinked polymer upon hydration for use as a fracturing fluid in processes for recovering minerals from subterranean formations . the dry mix comprises a polysaccharide , a crosslinking agent selected to become active after the polysaccharide has been substantially hydrated , and a ph - adjusting agent to facilitate the crosslinking reaction . the mix is hydrated while being pumped and reaches maximum viscosity in the subterranean formation . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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clarified polyolefins such as polypropylene are used widely to make polymer articles , containers , and the like . such articles may be manufactured by the injection of molten polymer into a mold or forming device in manufacturing processes at high rates . a clarified composition is provided to achieve optimized clarity and organoleptic performance at lower processing temperatures and / or within a polypropylene resin having a higher melt flow rate . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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methods for reducing the acidic gas content of effluent gas streams are disclosed . the methods generally involve reducing the acidic gas content of combustion gases passing through a duct by injecting hydrated lime or pulverized quicklime into the duct by use of a shrouded injector which reduces the incidence of occlusion of the injector . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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bisbis - phosphane ]- rhodium } dodecahydrate and methods of preparation thereof . the compounds are useful as catalysts for the hydroformylation reaction . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the gathering device is used for gathering and securing a flexible fabric and includes a generally planar main body , and at least one slotted opening having at least two sides . the main body is a resilient material having flexibility and a relatively high friction coefficient . the sides of the slotted opening are very close to one another when the gathering device is not in use . the slotted opening may include a zig - zag pattern or a single peak which provides a tooth or a plurality of “ teeth ”. where two slotted openings are employed , the fabric is preferably pulled one direction through the first slotted opening and an opposite direction through the other slotted opening ; if the openings include teeth , the resiliency of the main body creates opposing frictional forces on the material . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a demodulator for a high definition television receiver includes a first circuit element which receives a signal , and is operative in a first arrangement to produce an output signal having a first dynamic range , and operative in a second arrangement to produce an output signal having a second dynamic range different from the first dynamic range . a second circuit element is arranged for optimally processing a signal having a substantially predetermined fixed dynamic range . a gain control circuit is coupled between the first and second circuit elements , and produces a signal having the substantially predetermined fixed dynamic range . | 7Electricity
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a lubricant is applied to swage contact surfaces in a disk drive of the type including a suspension arm connected to an actuator arm by a swaging process . a preferred thin film lubricant may be applied to the contact surfaces by immersion and draining , immersion and raising the part out of the solution , localized spraying , or various deposition processes . application of the lubricant reduces chipping during de - swaging , particularly with nickel plated metal components . application of the lubricant has also shown to improve gram load uniformity , reduce adverse distortion to the actuator assembly and reduces torque out retention values . improved gram load uniformity enhances overall disk drive functioning , reduced distortion preserves intended attitude and flatness of the actions for assembly and reduced torque out retention values improves reworkability of the disk drive . | 6Physics
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a networked camera for controlling electronic devices is provided . the camera includes a camera module for obtaining images , a remote control module for generating remote control signals for electronic devices , and a module for controlling orientation of the remote control module . the remote control module includes an ir beam emitter for generating ir remote control signals . in response to a control command from a user device , the camera identifies a target electronic device , an orientation associated with the target electronic device . the camera changes orientation of a remote control module toward the target electronic device using the identified orientation and transmit an ir control signal for controlling the target electronic device . | 7Electricity
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a processing block is processed by using an extension - interpolation method , wherein the processing block consisting of n × n pixels which are classified into object pixels and background pixels and the e - i method comprises the steps of : selecting l rows of the processing block , each having at least one object pixels ; for each selected row , determining m representing a number of object pixels included in said each selected row and providing a first vector representing the m object pixels ; for each first vector , selecting an extension matrix among a multiplicity of predetermined extension matrices based on the m and n values and multiplying the selected extension matrix to the first vector to provide an extended first vector ; providing a first extended processing block which includes l rows , each row representing each of the extended first vectors ; for each column of the first extended processing block , providing a corresponding l - dimensional second vector ; selecting an extension matrix among a multiplicity of the predetermined extension matrices based on the l and n values ; and multiplying the extension matrix selected at step to each of the second vectors , to provide n extended second vectors . | 7Electricity
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a sealing arrangement is disclosed for sheet - like elements such as flat wall elements . a separation joint can be sealed against penetration gases or steam by placing level sealing elements on both sides of the separation joint , the sealing elements being braced against each other by connections , such as screw connection . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a wireless programmable logic device contains a wireless component and a programmable logic component . a remote wireless host can be used to program the programmable logic device . some product designs require multiple programmable logic devices . when wireless programmable logic devices are used in the design , all of them can receive data and commands from the host . as a result , the wireless host can control the order of configuration and the start time of these logic devices . there is no need to build glue logic for this purpose . consequently , the efficiency in product design is improved . if there are problems in programming a programmable logic device , the host can log the failed operation in its memory . this information could be used to improve production flow . | 6Physics
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a ball return device for aiding in the practice of basketball or other games which require that a ball be returned to a player in order to perform repetitive practice routines . the device comprises a receiving basket which may be placed under a basketball hoop and which directs a ball to a pair of rotating heads operable to propel the ball toward the player . a detection apparatus on the return device is operable to sense the distance between a player and the return device . when the distance between the player and the return device is within a zone of acceptable distances , an output signal is generated which causes the return mechanism to eject a ball toward the player . | 0Human Necessities
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a cartridge insertion assembly including apparatus with a pathway formed therein , a cartridge including a cartridge coupling element connectable to an activation mechanism disposed in the apparatus operative to cause a substance contained in the cartridge to be metered out of the cartridge , and a door pivoted to the apparatus that includes a door coupling element arranged with respect to the cartridge such that when the door is in a fully closed position , the door coupling element couples the cartridge coupling element with a coupling element of the activation mechanism . | 0Human Necessities
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an animal training device and system which uses a voltage to frequency conversion technology providing the capability to adjust in gradual incremental levels upward and downward for consistent and individual electronic control of separate output to an animal undergoing training to learn new behaviors which are desired by its owner / handler / trainer . the device is contained in a housing which is worn around the neck of an animal by means of a collar strap or attached to a harness that properly fits onto an animal . the primary use is with dogs , but all kinds of domestic animals may be trained using this device . this vfc technology is offered in a variety of electronic platforms . whether one - way or two - way remote controller with manual activation by the user , automatic activation by remote sensor detectors , or automatically activated by an on - board microprocessor circuitry sensing the animals own actions , either or all device outputs allow the animal &# 39 ; s caretaker the unique capability to select an appropriate level of one of a variety of cue signals at a given moment allowing the animal not to be overwhelmed or to cause any over - reactions . | 0Human Necessities
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a sinter metal part with a homogeneous distribution of non - homogeneously melting components , essentially comprising non - homogeneously melting non ferrous metal powder mixtures , produced in the following manner : continuous isostatic pressure sintering of the starting material to obtain densities which substantially correspond to the density of a high - temperature isostatically pressed solid having the same composition , using die in conditions avoiding the occurrence of a liquid phase in powder at temperatures of up to 70 % of the metal melting point , preferably up to 60 % of the metal melting point , forming a sinter profile substantially possessing a final contour . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a system for self - configuring complex hvac systems has each of several units provided with a microprocessor control . the several units are each available in various optional styles , sizes , etc . the microprocessors provide information to a central control of the particular characteristic of the particular unit . thus , when the hvac system is initially assembled , the microprocessors associated with the individual units report these characteristics to the control . the control then determines the characteristics of each of the individual units , and accesses control strategies for the combination of individual units that are being utilized in the particular hvac system . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an in - line programming system and method for programming and testing programmable integrated circuit devices and performing the assembly of printed circuit board assemblies . printed circuit boards enter and leave the ilp system on a conveyor system . pics are loaded into the ilp system , and the ilp system automatically programs and tests the pics and places them onto the pcbs as the pcbs arrive on the conveyor . the programming and testing operations are performed by the same piece of equipment that performs the pcba assembly operation . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a blower unit for a vehicle including a fan , a motor , a scroll case , a cooling chamber , a first partition , and a second partition . the fan is configured to generate airflow . the motor is connected to the fan . the scroll case accommodates the fan . the cooling chamber is connected to the scroll case and defines a cooling path for guiding airflow from the fan to the motor . the first partition is arranged in the cooling path . the second partition is arranged in the cooling path spaced apart from the first partition . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an enhanced output impedance current mirror in which the operational amplifier includes a set of four mosfets having a common gate that is connected to a drain terminal of one of the differential pairs . two of the mosfets reside in parallel in the current path of each of the mosfets of the differential pair . the differential pair mosfet that has its drain terminal connected to the common gate also has a gate terminal that is connected to the common node between the two other mosfets in its current path . | 6Physics
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a new method is presented for characterizing the associative properties of a solution of macromolecules at high concentration . sample aliquots spanning a range of concentrations are injected sequentially into a light scattering photometer . equilibrium association constants and association stoichiometry are derived from an analysis of the angular and concentration dependence of the scattering signals . thermodynamic nonideality , which becomes important at high concentrations , is dealt with in the analysis in a simplified manner which is applicable to multiple associated species . | 6Physics
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a programmable logic structure is disclosed that has a set of dedicated lines which extend internally throughout different dedicated logic cells within a logic and routing block , extend from a previous logic routing block to the present logic and routing block , or extend from the present logic and routing block to the next logic and routing block . one set of dedicated lines from a first logic and routing block can be stitched to another set of dedicated lines of a second logic and routing block for extending the reach as well as bypassing a logic and routing block , or bypassing a dedicated logic cell in the same logic and routing block . the dedicated lines between logic and routing blocks allow a logic and routing block to receive more inputs from its own switch box or to drive more outputs than provided by the logic and routing block as specified by a given function . | 7Electricity
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there is disclosed a fraunhofer plane spatial filter design for use in filtering the forward scattered light from a collection of particles to obtain an indication of the sum of the radii of the particles as a direct function of the total diffracted light flux passed by the filter . | 6Physics
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a measuring device for measuring the thread start distance of a thread formed on an outer surface of a container finish is provided . the measuring device includes a base having a first surface for receiving a rim of a container finish , a support member , a gauge , and a counterweight to balance the measuring device on the finish . the support member is movably attached to the base and adjacent the first surface . a side surface of the support element is in contact with the container finish . the gauge is attached to the base and a gauge actuator having a roller contact member is operatively associated with the gauge . the gauge actuator measures the distance between the rim of the container finish and a thread start point of the thread of the container finish , s - dimension , as the gauge actuator moves along an upper base line of the thread . | 6Physics
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an integrated circuit including a power stage , a low - voltage component separated from the power stage by an isolating region and a reference potential region at a reference potential . the power stage includes an n - type substrate region which may be biased to a terminal voltage with respect to the reference potential and the isolating region has p - type conductivity . the low - voltage component includes an n - type input region receiving an input voltage . the input voltage and the terminal voltage may oscillate a few tens of volts above or below the reference potential and turn on parasitic transistors . to prevent turning on of the parasitic transistors , switchable conductive paths are interposed between the isolating region on the one hand , and the substrate region , the input region and the reference potential region on the other , for electrically connecting the isolating region to one of the substrate region , input region and reference potential region which presents instant by instant the lowest potential . | 7Electricity
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the method for abstracting high levels of β - glucan from a grain product such as oat or barley grain to produce a β - glucan product containing at least about 18 % by weight β - glucan is provided . the β - glucan product can be produced as an agglomerated food additive having at least about 18 % by weight β - glucan . methods are provided for enriching a food product with the β - glucan agglomerated food additive to produce an enriched resulting food product . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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to easily change an ordinary waterproof connector to a ventilation waterproof connector provided with a ventilation tube for introducing an atmospheric pressure into the connector housing to reduce pressure difference between inside and outside of the connector , a single ventilation tube is mechanically fixed to a connector terminal in the same way as when plural connector wires are electrically fixed to the same connector terminals , without changing the housing structure or preparing additional parts . | 7Electricity
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the present invention is directed to an assembly and a method of treating rainwater to produce potable water . a compact and easy - to - install apparatus is achievable as a result of a simple , yet highly effective sanitisation method . rainwater is entrained with a gas , and the entrained rainwater is irradiated with an ultraviolet light to fully sanitise the rainwater . the uv light is used during the irradiation of the entrained water and is also used to form a gaseous bactericide which is used to entrain the rainwater . none of the disadvantages of the prior art systems apply to any rainwater treatment systems which use this method . all of the connections between the component parts may be already provided for in this rainwater treatment unit , and consequently both installation and maintenance costs will be significantly reduced in comparison to the rainwater treatment systems which are known from the prior art . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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methods of ex situ synthesis of graphene , graphene oxide , reduced graphene oxide , other graphene derivative structures and nanoparticles useful as polishing agents are disclosed . compositions and methods for polishing , hardening , protecting , adding longevity to , and lubricating moving and stationary parts in devices and systems , including , but not limited to , engines , turbos , turbines , tracks , races , wheels , bearings , gear systems , armor , heat shields , and other physical and mechanical systems employing machined interacting hard surfaces through the use of nano - polishing agents formed in situ from lubricating compositions and , in some cases , ex situ and their various uses are also disclosed . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a beverage dispensing apparatus is adapted to mix together a concentrate fluid with a base fluid . the apparatus comprises a cool fluid trunk line carrying the base fluid , a manifold , an in line and an out line extending between the cool fluid trunk and the manifold , a python and a bar gun assembly fluidly connected to the downstream side of the manifold by means of a plurality of conduits contained in the python , wherein the apparatus includes a recirculation channel having an inlet port and an outlet port , wherein the inlet and outlet ports of the recirculation channel are fluidly connected to respective in and out conduits in the python , the said in and out conduits being fluidly connected respectively to the in line and the out line of the cool fluid trunk line via the manifold , the beverage dispensing apparatus further including a plurality of product lines , a mixing means and a dispensing outlet , wherein the insulation material extends beyond the end of the outer sheath via the manifold , at least one of the product lines is fluidly connected to a source of concentrate and at least one of the product lines is fluidly connected to a source of base fluid . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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disclosed is a method for realizing gray levels of a liquid crystal display device , which realize various gray levels by interworking a gamma voltage and a sub - frame . the method includes the steps of dividing a liquid crystal response time interval for a pixel during one frame into n sequential sub - frames , enabling the pixel and applying a gamma voltage having a fixed level to the pixel , filling electric charges in the pixel by using the gamma voltage during each of the n specific sub - frames , and disabling the pixel at an end time point of a predetermined i th sub - frame , the i being an integer , wherein an amount of light projected on the pixel is adjusted by regulating a time point at which the pixel is disabled during each of the n specific sub - frames . | 6Physics
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a highly specific monoclonal antibody , produced by a hybridoma cell has been found . a new assay , highly specific for activated protein c has been developed which will permit rapid determination of apc levels in clinical situations . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present disclosure introduces a computer implemented method and system for business transaction properties registration represented by an event data sheet of the multidimensional data model . the usage of multidimensional data processing tools , such as olap , allows one to produce reports corresponding to the requirements of traditional accounting reports quickly and with minimum costs . examples of such reports are as follows : balance sheet , profit and loss statement , and many others . it allows one to perform all the accounting functions , simplify the execution thereof , enhance them , and significantly increase the capabilities of accounting data analysis . | 6Physics
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an inventive method is presented for resource security in a database management system having a plurality of resources , the method comprising creating a macro and a corresponding data section definition defining security for each resource , assembling all of the dsects into a load module , processing the load module to obtain source code , and assembling the source code , such that changing the source code of one resource modifies the defined security of the resource and adding new source code to the source code adds a new resource having security to the plurality of resources . the processing step can comprise loading the load module , reading a dsect having a total number of resources , and , for each resource of the total number of resources , reading a next dsect , finding the defined security in the next dsect , and obtaining the source code associated with the defined security . | 6Physics
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a plurality of resistive heating elements and conductive elements are screenprinted onto a ceramic substrate to form a heater having multiple resistive heating elements . slots formed between adjacent resistive heating elements members provide air gaps to thermally insulate each heating element from neighboring elements . gold - plated leads provide low contact resistance for receiving power from a battery for energizing each of the resistive heating elements . | 0Human Necessities
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a system and method of reactive power regulation in a wind farm having a plurality of wind turbines that provides optimum control of the reactive power compensation in the wind farm and is able to keep a reactive power reserve in order to support eventual grid contingencies . | 7Electricity
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a device and method for impotence correction . a device is implanted inside the body . it is programmable and controllable from outside the body . the press of a button sends a signal which initiates a process which simulates the body &# 39 ; s natural reproductive processes . in a preferred embodiment , a programmable electronic device is implanted under abdominal muscle rectus . an electrical conductor is fixed to the surface of the pelvic splanchnic nerve . stimulation of this nerve by low voltage electrical pulses from the electronic device causes neuromediators release which causes penis arterioles dilation which initiates erection . the electronic device is controlled by a controller operated by the patient or his partner . a second preferred embodiment also provides for emission stimulation . emission is stimulated by electrical excitation of the pelvic plexus nerves from separate conductors from the electronic device . | 0Human Necessities
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an elongate structure has a body support surface inclined with respect to a generally horizontal foundation surface and contoured to provide comfortable support for a sunbather in positions intermediate prone and supine for tanning side portions of the body . a hollow cavity formed in the structure provides a convenient storage and transport compartment and an integral handle facilitates portability . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention relates to a method for recycling of old corrugated container using flotation , followed by selective enzymatic treatment to fines portion and by selective refining to long fiber stream , and more particularly , to a method for recycling of occ , wherein occ is treated with floatation and enzymatic hydrolysis and those recycled stock is refined , thereby having the following effects : a ) the drainage property of base paper of old corrugated container is improved ; and b ) the strength of the same is enhanced by the refining treatment of the fractionated long fiber only ; and c ) the cost for disintegration and enzymatic treatment is reduced ; and the imported corrugated board and unbleached kraft pulp can be substituted by the korean old corrugated container . | 3Textiles; Paper
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arterial spin labeling mri is used to provide a patient specific correction factor to correct a image provided by a non - asl imaging modality . more specifically , a first blood flow image is taken using the non - asl imaging modality , and a corresponding second blood flow image is taken with asl . some or all of the voxels in the first image are selected according to a predetermined selection method . a correction factor is computed to be the ratio of second image bf to first image bf averaged over the selected voxels . thus , cf is the average of asl / non - asl blood flow over the selected voxels . this correction factor is applied to all voxels of an image equally , but can differ from patient to patient . this correction can be applied to one or more non - asl blood flow images . | 6Physics
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a plurality of letter output devices are connected to a letter data control device by a transmission path . the control device stores letter data for transmission to the letter output devices , and is able to convert that letter data to a desired layout and then transmits the converted letter data to one or more of the letter output devices . the control device is able to select part of its stored letter data for transmission so that only commonly used letter data need be transmitted during start up of the system . since a large amount of letter data may be stored in the control device , and only part may be transmitted to the letter output devices , those output devices can have a relatively small memory . | 6Physics
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a rock bit for a down - the - hole drill provides auxiliary flow paths for flushing the working face of the drill bit to facilitate the removal of cuttings and debris through peripheral troughs in the drill thereby significantly reducing the abrasive effect of the cuttings and debris on the bit body . the exhaust fluid is supplied to the working face of the drill bit through several delivery channels spaced equidistantly about the periphery of the drill head where a first set of delivery channels are disposed at acute angles to the central axis of the drill bit and a second set of delivery channels are interposed directly between the central bore of the drill bit and the working face . | 4Fixed Constructions
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using at least one network consisting of at least one node , a multi - hop communication system is formed in which data are received and forwarded from a transmitting first node to a second node receiving the data via at least one third node interposed between the first and the second node . for transmission , the data are subdivided into packets that have a useful data portion and at least one first control data portion associated with the multi - hop method and a second control data portion associated with the network . the data are encrypted using a first public key determined by the first node and the second node , but only the useful data portion is encrypted using the first public key . | 7Electricity
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the present invention provides orally administered pharmaceutical compositions which contains an effective amount of free base or pharmaceutcially acceptable salts of nalbuphine and / or nalbuphine ester , an oily substance , and a solubility - assisting agent . the oily substance is preferably sesame oil . the solubility - assisting agent is preferably benzyl benzoate . the pharmaceutical composition is useful as an analgesic . the compositions achieves a much higher bioavailability rate and yields much longer lasting effects on nalbuphine than other nalbuphine products currently in the market . | 0Human Necessities
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in the mining process , linear , branched , hyperbranched or dendrimeric polyols or mixtures thereof are employed as process stabilization aids for aqueous solutions and , or suspensions of metal salts . a specific application area of the polyols is the stabilization of bauxite liquor in the bayer process of producing alumina from bauxite . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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in a system and method for monitoring cardiac synchrony in a human heart , a first sensor is positioned at a first cardiac wall location that is subject to movements related to longitudinal valve plane movements along the longitudinal axis of the heart , and measures the cardiac wall movements at the first cardiac wall location and a second sensor is positioned at a second cardiac wall location that is subject to movements related to longitudinal valve plane movements along the longitudinal axis of the heart , and measures the cardiac wall movements at the second cardiac wall location . a lead arrangement conducts respective output signals from the first and second sensors to processing circuitry that processes the first and second sensor output signals to produce a synchronization signal therefrom indicative of synchrony in the respective valve plane movements at the first and second cardiac wall locations . | 0Human Necessities
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homogeneous , high melting , flexible copolyamides , adopted as molding compositions and for textile applications , are conveniently prepared by prepolymerizing either mixture of adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine , or admixture thereof with at least one other short - chain dicarboxylic acid , or mixture of a salt of adipic acid , or salt of admixture of adipic acid with at least one other short - chain dicarboxylic acid , and hexamethylenediamine , together with free hexamethylenediamine , said prepolymerization being carried out in the presence of a catalytically effective amount of a strong inorganic oxyacid , or strong organic oxyacid other than a carboxylic acid , or alkali or alkaline earth metal thereof , said resulting prepolymer having amino end groups , and thence polycondensing said prepolymer with a fatty acid dimer . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the invention provides a rapid and economical process for manufacturing a transparent , spinel based ceramic . a transparent body of sintered magnesium aluminate spinel having excellent optical and mechanical properties is provided in a single - stage thermal process . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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hepatitis a antigen obtained from the stools of patients infected with hepatitis a virus has been found to be usable in fast , simple assays for hepatitis a antibody and thus usable in diagnosis of hepatitis a disease , and for the preparation of hepatitis a vaccine . | 0Human Necessities
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a device for cleaning a cylinder of a printing machine by a washing cloth rolled from a supply roll and brought in contact with the surface of the printing cylinder by a pressing arrangement includes two rollers for transporting the washing cloth , a cutting device and a spraying device . the cleaning device is formed as a functional unit removable from and pivotable and lockable in opposite side walls connectable to the printing machine . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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disclosed is a self - contained , portable apparatus for cleaning chemical and / or radioactively contaminated articles . a cleaning chamber is provided where contaminated articles are placed . solvent from a solvent reservoir is sprayed onto the contaminated articles to dissolve the chemical contaminants and to dislodge the radioactive particulates . the solvent and contaminants drain through a short vertical duct connecting the cleaning chamber to the solvent reservoir . there is a cooling means present in the short vertical duct which serves to condense the solvent vaporized during the cleaning operation . a filter means is provided to filter particulate contaminants from the solvent before the solvent is delivered from the solvent reservoir to the cleaning chamber . a high efficiency particulate air filter and an adsorber are connected in series such that the initial atmosphere contained within the cleaning chamber is vented to atmosphere through the high efficiency particulate air filter in the absorber during the initial increase in pressure within the cleaning chamber when spraying of the solvent is commenced . as the cooling means condenses the solvent vapor , the pressure within the apparatus is reduced to subatmospheric pressure thus preventing the possibility of leak of contamination from the apparatus into the atmosphere . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an improved throttle control which includes a metal throttle lever , a metal bracket , a plastic detent plate and the lever being pivotally mounted to the bracket with the detent plate therebetween and a spring biasing the lever toward the detent plate . the detent plate includes an annular ridge facing the lever and immediately surrounding the mounting means and an arcuate ridge facing the lever and spaced radially outward from said annular ridge . the arcuate ridge includes at least one recess which coacts with a detent on the lever to provide an easily detected preset throttle position . the detent on the lever rides on the arcuate ridge and the force necessary for lever movement is determined by the friction force created between the lever detent and the detent plate arcuate ridge . the lever also includes an arm which engages a throttle cable and the bracket receives and secures the end of the throttle cable sheath . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an improved seizure device for connecting coaxial cable transmission lines to electronic devices is disclosed . according to the invention , the center conductor of the coaxial cable is inserted in an opening between two tines of a conductive post which is electrically connected to the electronic circuitry . the outer conductor of the coaxial cable is inserted through a serrated ferrule . a single clamping nut provides a force which acts through the serrated ferrule , a guide clamp and a tapered seizure post holder to simultaneously clamp the inner and outer conductors for electrical and mechanical contact . | 7Electricity
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methods for producing contact lenses for are provided including transferring an iris - simulating pattern to a contact lens substrate . the iris - simulating pattern is obtained from a digitized image of an iris of an eye . contact lenses including such iris - simulating patterns are also provided . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a system for facilitating remote printing via a network . the system , in one embodiment , includes a first mechanism for receiving information with respect to the availability to print of one or more printers connected to the network , for selecting an available printer in response thereto , and for providing a printer - selected message to the selected printer indicating that the printer has been selected to print the document . the system also includes a second mechanism , responsive to the printer - selected message , for rechecking the availability to print of the selected printer and for pulling the document from the first mechanism in preparation for printing via the selected printer unless the rechecking determines that the selected printer has subsequently become unavailable to print . | 6Physics
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methods and apparatuses are disclosed for automatic relative placement of part of a clock tree in the course of generating a placed , routed , and optimized circuit design . | 6Physics
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the isolation , elucidation and synthetic replication of novel pentapeptidemides and esters are described . the compounds have the general structure ## str1 ## in which r 1 and r 2 are selected as shown below : ## str2 ## r . sub . 1 = ch . sub . 3 ; r . sub . 2 =-- o -- ch . sub . 2 ch . sub . 2 ch . sub . 2 ch . sub . 2 ch 3 16a ) r . sub . 1 = ch . sub . 3 ; r . sub . 2 =-- o -- ch . sub . 2 ch . sub . 2 ch . sub . 2 ch . sub . 2 ch 2 ch 2 ch 2 ch 3 16b ) r . sub . 1 = ch . sub . 3 ; r . sub . 2 =-- nh -- ch . sub . 2 ch . sub . 2 ch . sub . 2 ch . sub . 2 ch 2 ch 3 16c ) | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a bail arm assembly for a retractable tarp or cover system for a container , comprises a lower arm configured to be pivotably mounted relative to the container , an upper arm configured to support the tarp or cover , and an adjustable coupling connecting the lower arm to the upper arm . the adjustable coupling includes a pair of opposing engagement faces configured to permit selective adjustment of the angular relationship between the lower and upper arms at discrete angular intervals . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention provides modular optical amplifier constituents suitable for constructing optical amplifiers of various designs and modular fiber optic cassettes . each stage of a multiple stage optical amplifier is housed in a separate optical cassette . optical pump are separately packaged in pump modules to further simplify amplifier design and enhance amplifier manufacturability . in an exemplary embodiment , a modular optical amplifier is constructed comprising a first amplifier housing including a first optical cassette for holding a first amplifier stage . cassette regions are provided for receiving one or more passive optical components used with the first stage of the optical amplifier . a first length of rare - earth doped optical fiber is retained by cassette retaining projections and optically communicates with a pump interconnection element . a second amplifier housing is provided comprising a second optical cassette for holding a second amplifier stage in a substantially similar manner as the first optical cassette . at least one optical pump is retained in an optical pump housing separate from the first and second optical cassettes for supplying pump energy to the optical amplifier . the cassettes are optionally mounted vertically or adjacent one another on a circuit board . the circuit board may include electrical circuits for monitoring amplifier performance and for passing the monitoring information to a network management system . | 7Electricity
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a backing strip for a windshield wiper assembly includes a pair of rails . each of the pair of rails includes a body portion and a detent portion . the detent portion includes a cut - out on each side thereof . the cut - outs form at least a pair of hooks on each side of said detent portion . the cut - out on one side of the detent portion of each of said rails is for receiving a claw of the windshield wiper assembly and the hooks on the opposite side of the detent portion of each of the rails are for engaging a windshield wiper blade of the windshield wiper assembly . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an apparatus and method for generating via integer calculations a metric for estimating link utilization within a network device having at least one output port . the metric is determined by calculating at least three data rate link parameters for a given sampling period . the data rate link parameters include an error data rate parameter , an average data rate parameter , and a deviation data rate parameter . these parameters are determined using integer values and integer operations and may be used by a link management system for performing load balancing among a plurality of output ports and for determining whether to forward low priority data traffic via a particular output port . | 7Electricity
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a fan section for a gas turbine engine includes a fan hub having blade slots for receiving a root of a fan blade . a lock ring is configured to move rotatably from an unlocked position to a locked position for securing the blade root in the blade slot . a nose cone is secured to the lock ring , and thereby secured to the fan section . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a gas turbine engine comprises a gear train defined along an axis . a spool along the axis drives the gear train and includes a low stage count low pressure turbine . a fan i s rotatable at a fan speed about the axis and driven by the low pressure turbine through the gear train . the fan speed is less than a speed of the low pressure turbine . a core is surrounded by a core nacelle defined about the axis . a fan nacelle i s mounted at least partially around the core nacelle to define a fan bypass airflow path for a fan bypass airflow . a bypass ratio defined by the fan bypass passage airflow divided by airflow through the core is greater than about ten . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a code card reader having a contact which can be moved vertically relative to a code card so as to be brought into contact with the code card at the contact - making area of an integrated circuit of the code card . in a preferred embodiment , vertical movement of the contact carrier toward the code card may be provided in response to horizontal movement of the code card by means of a kinematically rigid gear mechanism . | 6Physics
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a spray nozzle for spraying a matrix reagent onto a foil carrier , for subsequent chromatographic analysis ; the nozzle has an interior chamber for receiving a flow of the material sample into a capillary tube . the capillary tube has an open end concentric with gas flowing through the nozzle interior chamber , for causing the gas flow to atomize the material sample into a conical spray pattern . a pair of air jets are directed at the atomized conical spray pattern downstream from the capillary tube end , to flatten and elongate the atomized spray pattern for depositing on a collection medium . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a multi - function alternating current meter having a voltage probe and clamp type current probe for sampling voltage and current of a alternating current line without physically breaking into the line . components include the two input probes which are connected to a squaring circuit and compensated low pass active filters which are arranged for feeding the respective output signals into an analog summing amplifier . subsequently the signals are fed into a calibrated output indicator . a scaled multiplier and phase lead / lag detector are included in the circuit . switches are capable of rerouting the input signals through various components , and the various outputs are individually applied to the calibrated output indicator to indicate the a . c . line &# 39 ; s power factor , phase angle , true power , apparent power , voltage , current , or lead / lag status , as selected . | 6Physics
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a computer system utilizing software to map content by determining a field of relevance and at least one topic in the field of relevance is presented . the system determines at least one content pertaining to the topic , retrieves a representation of the content and maps the representation of the content onto the field of relevance . then , it provides an extremely flexible presentation mechanism where the content is organized by multi - dimensional mappings to present the information effectively . the system also provides a navigation aid for traversing multi - dimensional information utilizing a variety of features and tools for effectively visualizing the information . one of the features allows a vector to be assigned to each entity , queries a user or software agent for a particular focal element and displays the multiplicity of distinguishable entities based upon the assigned vectors utilizing the focal vector as a reference point to view the information . the system facilitates the organization of results of database interrogations , web searches and other large data situations , creating a multi - dimensional topic space of content and the tools to navigate the space effectively . the topic space is traversed by dynamically modifying the focal vector , which modifies the visualization of the information to conform the user or software agent &# 39 ; s directions . the invention represents a novel , unique approach that matches nicely with the requirements of the internet to efficiently examine the results from search engines in an efficient manner . | 6Physics
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a method and device for installing a tube of a geothermal closed loop system in the ground . a drill rod includes a hook for removably mounting the heat exchange tube for positioning the tube in the hole bored in the ground by the drill bit . the tube may be inserted into the bored hole once the drill is removed therefrom , mounted to the tube and then reinserted into the hole . alternatively , the tube is mounted to the drill rod as the hole is being bored . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a multifocal intraocular lens is provided having two external refractive surfaces and a longitudinal axis , and a diffractive structure superimposed on one of the surfaces in the form of a fresnel zone . to reduce eye traumatism during surgery , to shorten post - surgical time period , to increase visual acuity , and to ensure a constant quality image at any distance from an object , a multifocal intraocular lens is proposed in which at least one additional refractive surface is inserted between the two external refractive surfaces , wherein the at least one additional refractive surface divides the lens volume into zones made of materials having different refraction coefficients . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for communicating with and controlling design logic modules external to a system - on - chip design during verification of the design uses verification software to generate and apply test cases to stimulate components of an soc design in simulation ; the results are observed and used to de - bug the design . typically , soc designs interface with cores that are external to the design . existing methods of including such external cores in a verification test of a soc design typically entail having to create special test cases to control the external cores ; such test cases typically do not communicate with test cases being applied internally to the soc and therefore lack realism . an external memory - mapped test device according to the present invention is coupled between a soc design being tested in simulation , and cores external to the soc design . internal emmtd logic provides for control and status monitoring of an external core coupled to an emmtd bi - directional bus by enabling functions including driving data on the bus , reading the current state of data on the bus , and capturing positive and negative edge transitions on the bus . in one embodiment , a test case being executed by a simulator embedded processor in the soc can communicate with and control elements external to the soc , by using the emmtd to perform such functions as initiating external core logic which drives test signals to an internal core , directly controlling an internal core via its external interface , or determining the status of an external core . | 6Physics
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an image display apparatus for displaying image signals of a form of packets incorporating display position information includes a combination of unit display devices so as to acquire translational objectivity . each of the unit display devices including a receiving part for receiving image signals , a processing part for dividing input image signals into those falling inside and those falling outside a range for display or those subject to or those not subject to display based on the display position information and serving to process display positions of the image signals falling outside the range for display or not subject to display , an output part for outputting the processed image signals along an axis of translational objectivity to a subsequent unit display device , and a display part for displaying the images falling in the range for display , the image display apparatus displaying the image signals as a whole , with the image signals processed sequentially with the unit display devices . | 7Electricity
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a delayed locked loop circuit of dll comprises a buffer that receives a power - down signal and an inverted signal of a first clock signal ; first and second delay lines an output device that outputs signals corresponding to the output signals of the first and second delay lines respectively ; a replica delay unit , a phase comparator for comparing a phase difference between the output signal of the second buffer and the output signal of the replica delay unit ; and a delay line controller for controlling delay times of the first delay line and the second delay line by corresponding to a comparison result of the phase comparator . the dll circuit is configured such that the first and second buffers are disabled when the power - down mode entry notifying signal corresponding to a power - down mode is provided . | 7Electricity
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a plant and a method for the recycling of plastics , preferably pet , including a switching device for switching between a first process line for a first production process for the production of a first recycling product , in particular pellets , and a second process line for a production process for the production of a second recycling product , in particular flakes , so as to render the recycling process more flexible . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a horse bit which may be adjusted to fit various widths of horses &# 39 ; mouths . the adjustable bit includes a mouth piece having an adjustment assembly which may be elongated or abbreviated to an appropriate width for insertion into a mouth of a particular horse . the adjustable horse bit is illustrated in both curb bit and snaffle bit styles . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a cup for use with the handpiece of an apparatus for applying gas to a portion of a tooth comprising a liner configured and arranged to engage a gas dispensing handpiece , a body defining a gas exposure chamber , the body having a higher resiliency to deformation than the liner . the body may be so deformable that it forms against the surface of a tooth to effect a seal and to expose a portion of the tooth to gas circulated in the chamber . the body may overmold the liner and may be formed of thermal - plastic rubber , and the liner may be formed of a plastic material . the gas exposure chamber may be cylindrical . | 0Human Necessities
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a relatively inexpensive modular component that can be substituted for , or used in conjunction with , an existing smoke detector in a commercially available residential fire - detection alarm comprises : an amperometric sensor for carbon monoxide , in which the reference and counter electrodes are combined either internally into a single auxiliary electrode or externally by electrical shorting ; and a simple current - to - voltage converter circuit that converts the current signals from the sensing electrode into amplified voltage signals . the converter circuit is powered by the same battery and is connected to the same alarm - triggering circuit that are used in existing residential fire alarms . the sensor - and - converter module is designed to fit into a commercially available smoke - detector - type fire alarm unit . the electrical output of the module is designed to be compatible with the electrical input requirements of the commercial detection circuitry . an alarm fitted with this module provides early warning of hazardous conditions , such as a smoldering fire , a leaky furnace , or an otherwise heavily polluted atmosphere . | 6Physics
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an improved eddy current braking system for fly wheel braked exercise equipment includes the use of a flat aluminum disc and electromagnets to either side of the disc adjacent to the periphery thereof , with the electromagnets containing multiple pole pieces to multiply the torque so as to reduce heating and power consumption . the utilization of aluminum achieves a flat torque versus speed characteristic vis - a - vis copper discs over the normal operating speed range . additionally , the utilization of aluminum prevents the warpage associated with copper . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to memory management and provide a method , system and computer program product for dynamic optimization of dram controller page policy . in one embodiment of the invention , a memory module can include multiple different memories , each including a memory controller coupled to a memory array of memory pages . each of the memory pages in turn can include a corresponding locality tendency state . a memory bank can be coupled to a sense amplifier and configured to latch selected ones of the memory pages responsive to the memory controller . finally , the module can include open page policy management logic coupled to the memory controller . the logic can include program code enabled to granularly change open page policy management of the memory bank responsive to identifying a locality tendency state for a page loaded in the memory bank . | 6Physics
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a rim space sealing device comprising a peripheral sealing ring of over - lapped shoe segments attached to a floating cover within a storage tank . spring loaded hanger - pushers and horizontal springs keep the peripheral sealing ring of shoe segments pressed against the tank wall and also keep the floating cover centered within the tank . the space between the peripheral sealing ring of shoe segments and the floating cover is covered by a flexible fabric that prevents product loss . vertical movement of the individual shoe segments over each other is prevented by a series of circumferentially arranged rods . the over - lap of the shoe segments is restricted by a series of bars forming expansion - contraction spaces . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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