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adducts of tetrasubstituted pyrophosphato titanates and / or amines , having the formula x . sub . c tiopor . sup . 3 )]. sub . 4 - c ( nr . sup . 4 r 5 r 6 ) d ] e , are useful in improving the physical and chemical properties of many filled resins . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a hand instrument and method for use by a surgeon to target the appropriate entry point and trajectory on bony tissue through which an instrument , such as a nail , pin , screw , rod , wire , drill bit , or other implant is passed . imbedded within the instrument is at least one relatively radio - opaque target which allows the user to predict with the use of an x - ray or fluoroscopic imaging device the placement of said instrument or implant before drilling it into place with the use of an x - ray or fluoroscopic imaging device . by manipulating the device around the axis of the guide piece , the surgeon can predict the placement of the instrument or implant without iterative insertion and removal of the instrument or implant itself . | 0Human Necessities
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a vacuum processing apparatus includes vacuum processing chambers for subjecting a sample to vacuum processing , a vacuum carriage , a switchable chamber , a cassette support for supporting a plurality of cassettes capable of housing samples , and a waiting cassette support for supporting a waiting cassette that differs from the cassettes supported on the cassette support and capable of having a number of samples . an atmospheric carriage enables carrying a sample among a given cassette of the plurality of cassettes or the waiting cassette . a controller effects control for carrying unprocessed and processed samples among the given cassette , the waiting cassette and the vacuum processing chamber , so that a mixture of both processed and unprocessed samples does not exist in the given cassette or the waiting cassette . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a composite tape cassette , for use in either video or audio format is disclosed . the tape cassette includes a lightweight rigid thermoplastic frame for carrying the reels and tape and providing structural rigidity to the cassette . the frame is encompassed by a paperboard label and thin clear plastic sheath which is securely bonded thereto . graphics for the cassette are carried directly on the label . | 6Physics
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the invention refers to a soap recycling device that recycles solid soap bar remnants into purified liquid soap or purified reconstituted solid soap bars , depending on a user &# 39 ; s selected mode of operation of the device . the soap recycling device includes a heat source that melts the solid soap remnants , a uv emitter that sterilizes the solid soap remnants , and a directional valve that selectively delivers the molten soap fluid to a first receptacle capable of storing the soap in liquid form and delivering it for direct usage , for instance for hand washing , and a second receptacle where the molten soap fluid solidifies and turns into a reconstituted solid soap bar . the device includes a user interface that allows selecting the desired operation mode to either liquid or solid soap formation . the device according to the invention is compact and versatile . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a software system which employs a special set of simulated electrical circuits to generate user - specific textured and signature color images based on alphanumeric strings provided by the user . the output of the system is a unique set of textured and solid color images which can be used as validation and verification components in creating secure identification documents , financial documents and credit / debit cards . | 6Physics
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a slit exposure type photocopier apparatus includes an original document platform on which an original document is to be located . an electrostatic latent image support member receives a projected image of the original document as a result of a scanning optical system and an exposure light source . the scanning optical system includes a projection light assembly which is movable along the optical axis in order to change image magnification . a light measuring sensor can be positioned adjacent a side of the projection lens assembly and can measure light reflected from the original at a position displaced , in the forward scan direction , from the actual position on the original that is being projected as a recorded image on the electrostatic latent image support member . the actual displaced position for light measurement will be a function of the image magnification and will be capable of compensating for the lag time involved in changing the exposure output of the exposure lamp . | 6Physics
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a novel polyimide as a high molecular weight material having a low dielectric constant , a low dielectric loss tangent and low water absorptivity , a polyamic acid capable of generating the above polyimide , the above polyimide and the polyamic acid being obtained by reacting an aromatic diamine , obtained by introducing aromatic amino groups into both terminals of a specific bifunctional phenylene ether oligomer , with an acid anhydride , a process for the production of the polyimide , a process for the production of the polyimide , a film of the polyimide , and a laminate comprising the above film . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a rolling shutter characterized by an array of edge - adjacent , parallel shutter slats and full shutter width , clear shutter segments or links articulately interconnecting respective pairs of adjacent shutter slats . the links are telescopically movable in the slats to permit relative movement of the slats between spaced - apart and juxtaposed positions . when spaced apart , the slats form therebetween a gap which exposes the clear link which permits passage of light over substantially the full extent of the gap . the clear links also provide a double hinge - like joint between adjacent slats . the shutter slats are also uniquely reinforced and have an improved exterior appearance . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a method for controlling an ongoing network - initiated triggered session in compliance with a secure user plane location standard is provided , and the method proposes that the supl agent sends a request to the supl location platform , so that the slp further indicates the target supl enabled terminal to pause the ongoing network - initiated triggered session via a supl triggered stop message . also , a method for controlling an ongoing set - initiated triggered session is provided , and the method proposes that the slp indicates the target set to pause the ongoing set - initiated triggered session via a supl triggered stop message . | 7Electricity
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a dowel system for securing in a generally abutting relationship two parts or pieces of material having facing surfaces and preformed , aligned annular recesses . the dowel system includes a tubular body having sidewalls which are thinner near the middle of the body than at the ends thereof . the tubular body is dimensioned so that opposite ends thereof may be inserted into respective annular recesses of the two pieces of material , with enough room being left around the sides of the tubular body to allow adhesive to be put in place in the annular recesses to join the tubular body to the sidewalls of the annular recesses . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method of drilling into a geological region including a subsurface clathrate reservoir includes drilling a borehole into the geological region including the subsurface clathrate reservoir and dissociating at least a portion of the clathrate in a region near the borehole . after the dissociating , material within at least a portion of the region near the borehole in which the clathrate has been dissociated is compacted to form a compacted region at least partially surrounding the borehole within the clathrate reservoir . after the compacting , well casing is placed into the borehole within the compacted region and the well casing is cemented into the borehole in the compacted area . | 4Fixed Constructions
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this document relates to video transport systems and in particular , though not exclusively , where several compressed or encoded video services are multiplexed into a fixed bit rate transmission stream . there is provided a method of allocating bit - rates for video services in a transport channel . the method comprises receiving user defined weighting parameters for a number of video services ; then determining an available bit - rate for a transport channel for the video services . the method then automatically allocates a proportion of the available bit - rate to each video service according to their respective weighting parameters ; and multiplexes the video services into the transport channel according to the allocated proportions of the available bit - rate . | 7Electricity
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a collaborative cloud dvr system , which includes a cloud storage system and a plurality of participating dvr client devices , acts collaboratively as a single communal entity in which community members authorize each other to upload , remotely store and download licensed content for time shifted viewing , in a manner which rigorously protects legal rights of the content owners while overcoming the potential physical obstacles of limited bandwidth , power failures , incomplete uploads / downloads of content , limited cloud storage capacity , etc . the collaborative cloud dvr community collaboratively shares bandwidth and cloud storage capacity among dvr viewer / users with each owner / user of a dvr client device authorizing his or her individual dvr client device to be utilized by a cloud storage system server and any other owner / user of a dvr client device in the respective service community , and receiving similar permission in return to promote the convenience of cloud storage in an authorized manner . | 6Physics
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an x - ray tube is provided with a target that radiates primarily the characteristic x - ray of molybdenum . the target has an electron focal area of molybdenum base alloy containing molybdenum as a major component , and at least one of titanium and a combination of potassium oxide and silicon dioxide . | 7Electricity
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a fire retarding missile and method of use having a unitary construction and containing a propulsion system as well as fire treatment materials . dispersal of the materials can be initiated both actively and passively , with passive dispersal allowing for a fail safe mode of operation . the fire treatment materials are of the oxygen reduction type , and the method of the invention is to target the hot spot of a fire in order to reduce the spread and intensity thereof . an active guidance system may be of the heat seeking type , or may alternatively be remote controlled video . stabilizer and guidance fins are controlled in response to signals from the guidance system in order to precisely position the device . in one embodiment , the device can be broken down to allow for easy replacement of certain components . the device can be modified for use in fires of specific heat ranges by using nose cones designed to melt in a respective heat range . | 0Human Necessities
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a skimmer device for concentrating an aerosol from a flowing gas stream , having an inlet with inlet aperture and inlet raceway , an outlet with virtual impact void and collector channel , and bulk flow divertors symmetrically disposed on either side of the long axis of flow , further characterized in that the downstream walls of the bulk flow divertors are concavedly curved and reverse the direction of bulk flow . in section , the four channels or passages of the β skimmer β thus form a β crossed tee β with concavedly contoured lateral arms curving back around . the lateral flow channels are for diverting the bulk flow into exhaust chimney spaces , and the chimney spaces are positioned proximate to the inlet element and anterior to the collection channel . in operation , the bulk flow streamlines are thereby folded more than 90 degrees away from the long axis of flow on the laterally disposed concave walls of the bulk flow channels . while counterintuitive , this was found using computational fluid dynamics and experimentation to dramatically reduce wall separation and related instabilities and to improve particle recoveries . large two - dimensional arrays of closely stacked inlet and skimmer elements are thus achieved by fitting the chimneys into spaces between parallel inlet elements . the interlinked problems of flow instability , manufacturability of arrays , and scale - up of chimney cross - sectional area to equalize pressure differentials in the bulk flow diverter exhaust ducts , particularly in two - dimensional arrays at high throughput , are uniquely solved with this geometry . | 6Physics
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a device for loading storage containers for elongated articles , particularly tobacco products , wherein a feedbox for the articles presents an output window facing a horizontal plate for supporting an orderly mass of articles ; the output window is defined by the side by side output openings of a number of side by side channels for respective columns of articles ; the horizontal plate is movable vertically along a storage container positioned with its input opening facing the output window , and presents side by side seats on top for respective articles ; each output opening faces a rib separating two respective adjacent seats on the horizontal plate ; and the channels are all inclined to the same side in relation to the plate . | 0Human Necessities
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a trigger switch has a stationary contact and a moving contact provided inside a body and able to come close to and away from each other a contact drive member accommodated slidably inside the body to drive the moving contact , and an operating shaft having a first end engaging with the contact drive member and a second end which projects from the body , having a trigger configured to be operated by a user . clearance is provided between the first end of the operating shaft and the contact drive member upon engagement , which enables inclination of the operating shaft relative to the contact drive member . | 7Electricity
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an embodiment of a method of reconfiguring a firearm receiver system for receiving ammunition from a magazine and from an ammunition belt is disclosed herein . the embodiment of such a method comprises the operations of : providing a substantially as - manufactured oem lower receiver assembly capable of having an ammunition magazine attached thereto for communicating ammunition to an oem upper receiver assembly capable of having ammunition communicated thereto exclusively from the oem lower receiver assembly ; mounting a supplemental upper receiver assembly capable of having belt - fed ammunition communicated thereto on the oem lower receiver assembly ; mounting an ammunition belt feeding assembly on the supplemental upper receiver assembly ; attaching a piston tube assembly to the supplemental upper receiver assembly ; coupling a tappet assembly to the piston tube assembly ; engaging the tappet assembly with a bolt carrier of the supplemental upper receiver assembly ; and attaching an adjustable pressure regulator to the piston tube assembly . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a veneer splicing apparatus comprising a veneer detector for detecting the irregular portions of a veneer , disposed before a cutting tool which reciprocates toward and away from conveying means capable of being optionally driven or stopped , with respect to the direction of feeding a veneer ; a delivery conveyor disposed after the cutting tool ; veneer supporting members each disposed between the cutting tool and the delivery conveyor with one end thereof directed toward the cutting tool and with the other end thereof pivotally supported ; an adhesive material feed device to feed adhesive materials , such as adhesive tapes or adhesive - impregnated yarns , near to the veneer cutting position of the cutting tool ; said cutting tool or a tool holder being provided with an appropriate number of guide grooves at an appropriate distance away from the cutting edge of the cutting tool ; and pressing members integrally mounted on the tool holder on both sides , with respect to the direction of feeding a veneer , of the cutting tool by means of the guide grooves so that the pressing members are capable of being reciprocated toward and away from the veneer cutting position . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a universal serial bus interface connection for one of a usb connector and a usb port of a device comprises an insulating substrate including a first side and a second side . first , second , third and fourth conductors are arranged adjacent to each other on the first side of the insulating substrate and have a port side and a second side . first , second , third and fourth conductors are arranged adjacent to each other on the second side of the insulating substrate and have a port side and a second side . the usb connector can be connected in first and second orientations . | 7Electricity
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thioalkylated aromatic amines are prepared by reacting a mixture of an aromatic amine , an organic disulfide and a lewis acid or organometallic catalyst to form a product mixture and adding to said product mixture a heavy , miscible organic base or a combination of a heavy , miscible organic base and a polypolymer . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a chucking method and apparatus for processing a lens blank in a manner requiring only a single mounting of the blank to an associated lens block . the lens block is mounted to the convex lens blank surface by a hot melt type of adhesive so as to extend outwardly thereof substantially coaxial with the lens blank frame center axis . the lens blank and lens block are releasably mounted in a chuck assembly associated with lens surface generating apparatus such that a desired optical center axis in the lens blank and the tailstock of the generating apparatus are coaxial . the chuck includes means for selectively rotating and / or canting the lens blank relative to the tailstock to accommodate desired axis and prism settings as prescribed for the finished lens . following generation of the desired optical characteristics in the lens blank , additional operations are performed thereon for producing a finished optical lens while the lens block remains affixed thereto . after these additional operations are completed , the lens block is removed from mounted association with the finished optical lens . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a system , an apparatus , and a method for an aerospace vehicle braking system for decelerating an aerospace vehicle on a landing surface . an arm is provided having a first portion connected to the aerospace vehicle and a second portion generally distal to the first portion . the second portion of the arm includes an engagement portion configured to engage the landing surface . the arm is movable between a first position , wherein the engagement portion is substantially disengaged from the landing surface , and a second position , wherein the engagement portion engages the landing surface with a force sufficient to significantly decelerate the aerospace vehicle . the engagement portion is configured to pivot with respect to the arm in response to the direction of travel of the aerospace vehicle upon the landing surface . an actuator is connected to the arm to selectively move the arm between the first position and the second position . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present disclosure provides exemplary collapsible drills and associated methods of use . thus , in one aspect , the disclosure provides a collapsible drill including or comprising a chuck , a piston and a motor section . the chuck can be configured and dimensioned to receive a drill bit . the piston can include a pair of interlocking splines . the motor section drives rotation of the piston and the chuck . depression of the piston can stop rotation of the chuck relative to the piston . in another aspect , the disclosure provides methods of drilling into a material that include providing a collapsible drill , driving rotation of the piston and the chuck with the motor section , and depressing the piston to stop rotation of the chuck relative to the piston . | 0Human Necessities
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a spinal device for stabilizing adjacent vertebral bodies of the human spine . the device includes a combination of a screw and a member having a screw hole and a length sufficient to span a disc space between the adjacent vertebral bodies . the member has a portion that is bendable or deformable to prevent the outward excursion of the screw from the screw hole of the member . | 0Human Necessities
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a wireless rf data transmission system subscriber station has a fixed , overhead bracket secured , spindle . an open sided housing is rotatably mounted to the spindle . the housing has a finned heat sink and is interiorly coated with heat absorbing paint . emissions shielding enclosures secured within the housing house an rf transceiver . an antenna array mounted to an enclosure is operatively connected to the transceiver through the enclosures for communicating rf data signals . an a / d - d / a board is mounted to an enclosure on an opposite side from the array . a radome is secured over a face of the array , sealed to the housing by a carbon impregnated gasket . an electric motor mounted within the housing and operatively engaging the spindle is controlled by antenna aiming logic for aiming the station and its array . an orifice sealed with a waterproof , breathable membrane allows moisture to escape the housing and prevents moisture infiltration . | 7Electricity
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portable electronic storage devices with hardware based security are described . according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention , a portable electronic storage device comprises a security engine integrated thereon . the security engine is configured to provide data encryption , data decryption , and encryption / decryption key generation according to a security standard ). aes is a symmetric encryption algorithm processing data in block of 128 bits . under the influence of a key , a 128 - bit data block is encrypted by transforming the data block in a unique way into a new data block of the same size . aes is symmetric sine the same key is used for encryption and the reverse transformation . the only secret necessary to keep for security is the key . aes may use different key - lengths . | 6Physics
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the present invention relates to a method for sending and receiving a reference signal for a backhaul subframe in a wireless communication system in which a relay is present and also to a device therefor , constituted in such a way that common reference signals for a plurality of receiving devices and reference signals dedicated to separate receiving devices are allocated dispersed in a subframe , and the common reference signals and the dedicated reference signals are generated and are sent and received via the subframe . the present invention can improve the channel estimation performance for subframes in a wireless communication system . in this way , communications efficiency in wireless communication systems can be improved . | 7Electricity
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a distributed network transaction system and method includes a central exchange computer connected via the internet to multiple remote computers associated with , for example , individual brokers . a central database is provided with the exchange computer and each remote computer can have a respective database for information that the individual brokers was to maintain separate from the system . e - commerce transactions are conducted by the system , which performs a number of transaction - related functions , such as pushing tickets up to the system for sale , purchasing tickets online , shipping , web site - related and bookkeeping . the system and methodology accommodate price event functions where non real - time tickets can be sold and the orders filled with tickets acquired on the system . | 6Physics
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a biodegradable implant for placement in nonunion bone fractures as a substitute for bone graft material is provided which is a flat plate or disk having a thickness of between about 1 mm and about 15 % of the length of the bone , interconnected micropores , and canals substantially equivalent in size and spacing to naturally - occurring haversian canals . the implant may additionally comprise additives such as growth factors , including bone morphogenic protein . in a preferred embodiment the implant is formed from a biodegradable polymer such as a polylactic acid - polyglycolic acid copolymer by a gel casting technique followed by solvent extraction to precipitate the implant as a microporous solid . | 0Human Necessities
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a decimator is used to process a multi - channel audio signal , and includes a memory , a controller and a processing unit . the processing unit is used to decimate each input audio component of a multi - channel audio signal to generate corresponding multi - channel operational data . the controller is used to control read and write actions for each audio component of the multi - channel audio signal and the multi - channel operational data into or from the memory . the memory provides a digital signal process for decimation together with the processing unit . the input of the multi - channel audio and the output of the multi - channel operational data are performed through time division . compared with conventional decimator circuits , the decimator circuit of the present invention reduces the cost and the power consumption of the hardware circuitry . | 7Electricity
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cosmetic methods and compositions containing selected iminodibenzyl or fluorene derivatives . when used for skin or hair care , the inventive compositions provide control of sebum secretion from sebocytes , improved oil control and improved feel , and prevent shine and stickiness . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention relates to improved methods of detecting and characterizing polynucleotide sequences and variations in polynucleotide sequences . the invention further relates to a device that can be used to detect and characterize polynucleotide sequences and variations in polynucleotide sequences . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a work box to be combined with a work table has a base with at least one extending side wall enclosing a tool retaining area . an interruption is formed in the base to define a gap for receiving a support on the work table . the support mounts the base and , in turn , the work box onto the support and the work table . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method and circuit arrangement for electronic retouching of color images is provided . the color signals of at least one color component acquired by pixel - by - pixel and line - by - line , trichromatic scanning of an original are digitized and stored as color values . the pixels of the color values to be retouched in the color image are marked by shifting a correction field that contains at least one dot element over the image region to be retouched , using the marking device of a coordinate acquisition unit . before the retouch , a correction intensity distribution that achieves the desired retouch effect is declared for the correction field of the marking device . correction intensity values allocated pixel - by - pixel are identified for the color values of the marked pixels of the color image and the color values to be retouched are modified by the correction intensity values under visual control . the correction intensity values to be utilized for the modification of the color values are thereby calculated by a maximum or minimum selection , as a result whereof the action of a real retouch brush is simulated . | 7Electricity
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the objective of the present invention is a distributed electronic voting system of the type permitting the performance of an election regarding a given issue and using remote terminals interconnected by means of an open telecommunication network . the method is characterized by comprising a phase in which virtual ballots are created , a phase in which an order between the voting agents is established , a phase in which each voting agent successively extracts a virtual ballot , a phase in which the last agent makes the list of remaining ballots public , a phase in which each agent verifies the coherence of the data and communicates any possible mistake in that , a phase in which each agent asks for additional information to other agents so that they can make additional security verifications . | 7Electricity
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patient support and positioning system for continuous passive motion machines comprising a fully adjustable chair to which is attached a horizontal telescoping arm having a coupling member for fastening the vertical stand of a cpm machine thereto . the chair has full adjustment in all axes : rotation around a vertical center axis ; vertical height adjustment ; fully adjustable seat back , both fore - and - aft and vertically for proper lumbar support ; and tilt of the seat . the telescoping arm is lockably adjustable in length to provide proper center - to - center distance between the center post of the chair and the cpm machine support . the arm further includes a downward vertical step member at its outboard cpm machine connecting end to permit proper vertical alignment of the cpm machine for users having a short torso . the arm also provides a support for a cpm power supply / control unit , and has means for securing the power cord out of the way off the floor . the invention permits support of the patient with a full range of adjustment so that the patient can have proper positioning for selected exercise of the selected extremity in flexion / extension , forward flexion / extension internal / external rotation , supination / pronation and the like . | 0Human Necessities
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a process for treatment of a secondary gas including ozone , comprising the steps of : a ) adding an adjacent gas including co 2 to the secondary gas to form a mixture of secondary gas and adjacent gas ; b ) passing the mixture of secondary gas and of adjacent gas obtained at the end of stage a ) into at least one stock of adsorbent , where the ozone is completely or partly adsorbed ; c ) sweeping the stock of adsorbent with the aid of a desorbing gas including co 2 , and discharging from an outlet of the stock an output gas including ozone , wherein the ozone has a concentration which is higher in the output gas than the ozone concentration of the secondary gas . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a process is disclosed for producing spherical glass particles . the process involves forming a high velocity stream of molten droplets of glass , directing said stream toward a repellent surface , impacting the molten droplets against the surface to form fragmented portions , and cooling the fragmented portions to form a glass powder consisting essentially of particles the major portion of which are glass spheres . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the invention relates to the use of olive leaf extracts for producing a pharmaceutical composition capable of inducing angiogenesis and vascularization . in general , the composition can be used for therapeutic applications in order to promote the differentiation of stem cells into endothelial progenitor cells and / or mature endothelial cells , as well as to induce the vessel formation from said endothelial cells . the vascularization - inducing angiogenic composition of the invention is intended for , inter alia , cardiovascular disease , ischemic processes in general , ulcers , and wound healing in both human and veterinary medicine . | 0Human Necessities
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the following specification discloses a directional optical encoder including a track ball . the track ball is supported within a case and moves against two respective shafts for providing positive and negative x and y movement . the shafts turn circular optical disc encoders wherein a beam of light passes through a slotted disc to be received against a sensing device , such as an optical sensor . the disc is a round disc having slots in order to provide rotationally pulsed outputs to a light sensor on the opposite side of the disc from a light source , such as a light emitting diode . on each shaft , a pendulous shutter is journalled with a fractional or clutched helical spring engagement for providing movement of the shutter in either the plus direction or the minus direction respectively for the x and y shafts . the shutters provide for shuttering of the light source to one of two light sensors to indicate minus or plus movement , depending upon which particular sensor is being covered . the attendant output from either the minus or plus sensor for each respective x and y shaft allows for a pulsed output directly to a circuit without further conditioning , modification , or decoding to determine direction . | 7Electricity
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a system and method to maximize fuel efficiency for a plurality of simultaneously operating engines is disclosed . the system includes means to determine the fuel consumption of the engine , measure the thrust of each engine and means to substantially equalize the ratio of the fuel consumption to the thrust between each of the engines . a pressure transducer is included to provide thrust data supply to each of the engines to a microprocessor , and a microprocessor is run to substantially equalize the ratio of the fuel consumption to the thrust to provide an increased fuel efficient system . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method and system for enhancing the sales potential of transactions conducted over the internet or other networks though selectively offered promotions functionally related to an initial order . | 6Physics
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a tube has a deflection section to allow it to align between two bores which are substantially coaxial . the tube has an inner wall , an outer wall , a first end and second end . the first end of the tube rigidly connects to the first member . the second end of the tube slidingly extends into the bore of the second member . the deflecting section has circumferential inner and outer grooves . these grooves extend in from the inner and outer walls of the tube . each of the grooves has an axial thickness that is much less than the distance between the grooves . the axial thickness is also less than the radial dimension between the base of each groove and the adjacent wall of the tube . this provides substantial rigidity to the deflecitng section , yet allows slight deflection . | 4Fixed Constructions
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there is disclosed a thermosensitive recording material , comprising a support , a thermosensitive recording layer coated on said support and comprising a dye precursor and a color developer capable of developing a color of said dye precursor upon heating , and an porous undercoat layer comprising any one selected from water soluble polymers and latex resins and coated between said support and said thermosensitive recording layer . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a liquid internal phase for use in encapsulated particles to produce high intensity marks includes an organic solvent having a specific amount of colorless chromogenic material and a larger amount of alkylated benzene material to yield a blue mark , and a specific amount of colorless chromogenic material and a lesser amount of alkylated benzene material to yield a black mark . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method of automatic notification to selected remote devices in response to machine conditions detected by a machine monitoring element including displaying machine condition options for selection of predetermined machine conditions for automatic notification to remote stations , selectively programming the predetermined machine conditions for notification to the remote locations , monitoring the operation of the machine , determining a machine condition to be a condition to require a notification to the remote locations , and automatically initiating a notification to the remote locations on a priority basis including notification to a first remote station in response to a first machine condition and notification to a second remote station in response to a second machine condition detected by the machine monitoring element . | 6Physics
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a paper web processing mechanism for applying a combined breaker press and size press coating operation including a first breaker nip formed between a first hard surfaced chilled iron roll and a second coating roll with the first roll being loaded to control the nip pressure and a third roll forming a coating nip with said second roll with the web led immediately through the second nip either by following the second roll or being passed over a guide roll therebetween and the web coated as it passes into the second nip in either a gate roll coating operation by gate rolls nipped against the third roll or by a puddle coating operation with coating supplied to the upwardly facing side of the second nip . | 3Textiles; Paper
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waste from confined animal feeding / growing operation is flushed from barn and routed to an enclosed anaerobic digester . a liquid portion of the digested waste is further treated with aerobic digestion and then clarified liquid is used to flush the barn and restart the cycle . high water volume used for frequent flushing of the barn combined with enclosed anaerobic digestion leads to control of odors . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention provides methods and apparatus , including computer program products , implementing techniques for searching and ranking linked information sources . the techniques include receiving multiple content items from a corpus of content items ; receiving digital signatures each made by one of multiple agents , each digital signature associating one of the agents with one or more of the content items ; and assigning a score to a first agent of the multiple agents , wherein the score is based upon the content items associated with the first agent by the digital signatures . | 6Physics
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an emergency vehicle shelter designed for women , senior citizens , and / or individuals with limited disabilities in mind ; including an inflatable unit configured for nested engagement with a vehicle for covering the vehicle &# 39 ; s upper and outer surfaces . the unit may be inflated by a remotely activated inflation unit . provision is made in the unit member to allow a vehicle operator to reenter the vehicle for shelter from inclement weather . | 4Fixed Constructions
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the heating apparatus for applying heat to the interior of a chamber includes a modular , removable , electrical , heat - producing unit and a heat pipe mountable in a wall of the chamber with one end of the pipe arranged to receive heat from the electrical heat producing unit exterior of the housing and with another end of the pipe constructed and arranged to apply heat to the medium within the chamber . the heat pipe has high conductivity with a low temperature differential between the ends thereof and the heat producing unit includes an electric coil positioned about and removably secured to the one end of the heat pipe . the electric coil is embedded in a high thermal conductivity , low electrical conductivity filler material which is surrounded by a low thermal conductivity insulating jacket and which is received around a metal core member which is removably secured to the one end of the heat pipe . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an actuator / coupler device attached to a towed vehicle for releasably coupling the towed vehicle to a towing vehicle , and for actuating brakes on the towed vehicle , wherein the point of coupling is a coupler ball attached to the towing vehicle . in particular , the device comprises a generally rectangular shaped housing for attachment to the towed vehicle , and a generally hollow coupler correspondingly shaped for telescopic attachment to the housing . a roller shaft extends through a hole in the housing and extends through an elongated slot in the coupler thereby providing a point of attachment for the coupler and the housing that allows for limited movement of the coupler relative to the housing . a pair of opposing rollers secure to the roller shaft and are located inside the generally hollow interior of the coupler whereby the rollers roll on a surface within the generally hollow interior of the coupler . a brake actuator secures within the generally hollow interior of the coupler , wherein a first end of the brake actuator is secured to the roller shaft and a second end of the brake actuator is fixed to the coupler , wherein the brake actuator is in operable communication with the brakes of the towed vehicle such that the brake actuator is actuated by movement of the coupler relative to the housing . a coupler ball socket is included within the generally hollow interior of the coupler for releaseable attachment of the coupler ball attached to the towing vehicle . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the invention relates generally to a covering system for athletic courses . a movable framework straddles the athletic course and serves as a support for a cover . inside , lighting and climate may be controlled . also , possibly as a training aid or to facilitate competitive events , a timing system and / or pa system may be incorporated . among the possible athletic courses suitable for covering are running courses , in - line skating courses , cycling courses , etc . the invention also includes a method of operating an outdoor exercise course . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a fuel cell system includes a fuel cell stack that receives a cathode feed gas and has an exhaust stream and a heat transfer stream flowing therefrom . a charge - air heat exchanger enables heat transfer between the heat transfer stream and the cathode feed gas . the charge - air heat exchanger also enables heat transfer between the heat transfer stream and the cathode feed gas to compensate for the adiabatic cooling effect . furthermore , the charge - air heat exchanger vaporizes the liquid water to provide water vapor . the water vapor humidifies the cathode feed gas . | 7Electricity
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a rotating x - ray tube comprises a cathode assembly including a cathode and a cathode current supply , and an anode assembly having an anode current controlled via the cathode current supply . a filament for emitting electrons is separated from the cathode . a cathode cup supports the filament and provides electron field shaping assistance . the x - ray tube further comprises a distributed capacitance for affecting the cathode cup electron field , and an insulator leakage resistance . the cathode cup is allowed to float on the insulator leakage resistance , whereby voltage associated with the distributed capacitance and the leakage resistance is allowed to remain relatively constant . | 7Electricity
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a computer based system for testing an optical monitoring system includes a program having program instruction and optical monitoring system parameters , for implementing a plurality of tests of an optical monitoring system . a computer includes at least one processor for executing the program instructions , storage components for storing program instructions and test data , including the optical system parameters , a user input for inputting commands , and a display for displaying a menu of available test commands , test results and other data . an interface is provided for interfacing the optical monitoring system to tile computer for exchange of control and data signals . a fixture is provided for mounting the optical monitoring system during testing . | 6Physics
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a trocar assembly consisting of a trocar tube subassembly and a separate interengageable trocar body subassembly is provided . the trocar body subassembly includes an elongated obturator having a sharp pointed tip which is normally housed within an elongated tube of the trocar tube subassembly . the obturator is extendable from a retracted position within the tube wherein the tip is recessed from the tube end to an operative position forward of said tube end and outside the tube . by manually advancing the trocar assembly against a body wall , the resisting force locks the obturator in the operative position . relaxation of the force incident to passing through the body wall causes the obturator to be automatically unlocked and retracted to its initial position with the tip positioned protectively within the tube , thereby protecting body tissues and organs from being damaged by the tip when it enters a body cavity beyond the wall . | 0Human Necessities
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a bunk arrangement including a partition device is providing which is especially suitable for use as a sleeping or storing compartment in a vehicle , especially a truck or a bus . in one alternative , the bunk arrangement includes a partition device with a partition wall with a plurality of wall elements , which are provided for folding together and defolding the wall , for retracting and extending it , respectively , and holding and guiding means for holding the partition wall and for guiding the same between a retracted arid an extended state . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a database system comprises an individual station with berth means for receiving an optically readable information carrier with local information . the system reads the carrier and furthermore receives remotely supplied secondary information . it has a processor for processing both local information and secondary information to produce output information , and a user interface for presenting said output information to a user . in particular , the carrier has a read - only part , and a write part for storage of at least one decryption key . the processor is arranged for decrypting the secondary information using said at least one decryption key . | 6Physics
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the invention is a highly abrasion resistant laminate material with high resistance to water penetration , yet breathable , that can be manufactured to various degrees of breathability to suit any particular application need and a method for making same . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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broadly , the present invention is directed to a high pressure / high temperature process for making polycrystalline cbn composite masses from graphitic boron nitride in the substantial absence of catalytically - active material . the present invention specifically comprises subjecting a mixture of different structural forms of gbn to simultaneous conversion of each for making a cbn / cbn composite mass . pyrolytic boron nitride / hexagonal boron nitride mixtures are ideally suited for conversion into the inventive cbn / cbn composite masses of the present invention . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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described herein is the use of a combination of organic additives that is particularly advantageous for the preparation of cementitious compositions having a high conservation of the degree of white , which contain in mass a photocatalyst that is able to oxidize , in the presence of light , air and ambient humidity , pollutant substances present in the environment , the said photocatalyst being , in particular , titanium dioxide prevalently in the form of anatase . the above combination of additives comprises the following : a melamine resin ; a cellulose ether ; a polymer chosen from among an ethylene polymer , an acrylic polymer , and a terpolymer comprising as co - monomers at least one ester of acrylic acid with an alcohol and at least one ester of vinyl alcohol with a carboxylic acid , or alternatively , an acrylic , styrene or butadiene latex ; and a chemically modified starch . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a clothes dryer including a cabinet , a drum rotatably mounted in the cabinet , ductwork connected to the drum for circulating air , a heating element for providing heat to the drum , and a control system for operating the clothes dryer . the control system includes a warning indicator and a control module . the control module monitors and tracks usage of the clothes dryer . the warning indicator provides first and second warnings to a user based on the usage . the first warning indicates that factory authorized service is required to clean inside the cabinet of the clothes dryer , and the second warning indicates that the heating element has been disabled until the factory authorized service occurs . preferably , the control module is further operative to completely disable the clothes dryer based on the usage . | 3Textiles; Paper
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disclosed herein are an apparatus and a method for controlling a motor speed , in which an actual speed is set to be a targeted speed by considering an order of a speed increase to be meaningless no more if it is determined that a previous error and a current error are unchanged according to a result of comparing errors between the targeted speed and the actual speed upon issuing an order of the speed increase of a motor . | 7Electricity
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a unitized photovoltaic assembly is disclosed . a unitized photovoltaic assembly consists of a unitary frame designed to retain a plurality of photovoltaic modules . the unitary frame is formed by orienting a plurality of rails in the lateral direction above and mounted to a plurality of struts oriented in the vertical direction . once the unitary framed is formed , photovoltaic modules slide into slots running the length of the rails and are thus retained in the unitary frame . also added to the unitary frame are a series of power conversion elements , retaining brackets , mounting brackets , and cleaning elements . the completed unitized photovoltaic assembly can be fabricated off - site , transported as a single unit and installed to a roof or other surface with the use of a specialized lifting frame , also disclosed . additional unitized photovoltaic assemblies can be mechanically and electrically interconnected to form a complete photovoltaic system . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a new and distinct variety of flat peach tree , denominated β flatprincesse β, has a very high regular productivity and has the same good fruit quality as other varieties : β maillarflat β β flatpretty β β flatqueen β β flatnice β. | 0Human Necessities
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an image retrieving device for classifying and retrieving an image by detecting an object in the image and adding a keyword comprises an image storing section for storing the image which is supposed to be classified and retrieved together with the keyword in a database , an object acknowledging section for acknowledging a predetermined object in the image which is inputted , a keyword proposing section for proposing the keyword which relates to the object which is acknowledged by the object acknowledging section , and an object information inputting section for confirming , adding , and correcting the keyword which is proposed by the keyword proposing section . by doing this , the object in the image is detected for classifying the image ; thus , it is possible to provide an image retrieving device in which the keywords are added to the image efficiently . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a converter for converting a series of digital input bits to an analog output employs a direct current comparator having a magnetic core and primary and secondary ratio windings coupled with the core . the primary winding is divided into two sections . a first group of the more significant input bits varies the number of turns of the first primary section which is traversed by a first direct current . a second group of less significant input bits varies the number of turns of the second primary section traversed by a second direct current . a direct current is also passed through the secondary winding , this secondary current being varied proportionally with the number of turns of the first primary section traversed by the first primary current . modulation - detection windings arranged inside the core detect any net ampere - turns unbalance of the primary and secondary currents in the ratio windings . detection of such an unbalance further varies the secondary current to tend to bring the unbalance to zero . the analog output is proportional to the secondary current . the splitting of the primary winding into two sections enables the converter to handle a larger number of bits , e . g . 20 , than would be possible with a prior art type of primary winding , without the number of turns becoming unmanageably large . | 7Electricity
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a compound of formula : wherein : r 1 is β sr 10 , β o β c β r 11 , β nr 12 r 13 , where r 10 is a c 1 - 8 - alkyl group or a phenyl group unsubstituted or substituted by a c 1 - 4 - alkyl group , r 11 is a thiophenenyl , furanyl or pyrrolyl group , r 12 is h or a c 1 - 4 - alkyl group and r 13 is a c 1 - 8 - alkyl group or a phenyl group unsubstituted or substituted by a c 1 - 4 - alkyl group ; r 2 is h or a c 1 - 4 - alkyl group ; r 3 and r 4 are independently h or c 1 - 4 - alkyl groups ; r 5 and r 6 are independently h , oh or or 14 , or taken together are β o , where r 14 is a protecting group ; r 7 is h or a c 1 - 4 - alkyl group ; and , r 8 is h , r 9 is oh and r 15 is h , or r 15 is h and r 8 and r 9 taken together are β o β, or r 9 is oh and r 8 and r 15 taken together form a bond ; and , r 18 and r 19 are both h , or r 18 and r 19 taken together form a bond , or a plant physiologically acceptable salt thereof is useful for inhibiting 9 - cis - epoxycarotenoid dioxygenase in a plant or seed and is therefore useful for regulating aba biosynthesis in the plant or seed . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a coding system for elements of machine tools , particularly of the numerically controlled type , consisting of a &# 34 ; bar &# 34 ; code applied to the element to be coded , and read by a reading head provided with a code detecting sensor connected to a circuit for transforming the code into signals fed to utilization circuits which operate by comparing the read message with a set signal . | 6Physics
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a client card mail system , comprising : means for storing client information including individual information of clients &# 39 ; code number , name , sex distinction , age , address and telephone number ; means for storing information of the goods for sales company for the sales goods , departments , classes of the goods name , goods codes , prime unit prices , and sales unit prices ; means for storing information of the goods purchased by the clients ; and means for retrieving clients &# 39 ; information of the clients who actually purchased the goods setting the conditions of periods and goods classes from the information of the goods purchased ; and means for outputting and printing the results retrieved . according to the present invention , the clients &# 39 ; taste and living custom can be grasped to enable propaganda activity without waste , and there is provided a client card mail system making use of a method for storage and retrieval of fractionalized data . | 6Physics
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a method and system of detecting and reporting failures in a computer , in particular a personal computer is disclosed . event codes related to failure events are given unique alpha numeric designations , allowing universal recognition of failures related to diagnostic programs that are ran . the unique event codes are stored in an error log when a particular failure is found through the operation of a diagnostic program . the error log is parsed as to determined values and can be minimized further by eliminating redundant occurrences of the event codes . event codes can be related to frequently asked question files , the faq files can then be presented to a user . in certain cases , the presented faq files can be minimized further by a template that masks out irrelevant faq files . the faq file that are considered relevant can be predetermined per the requirements of the user . | 6Physics
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the present invention is concerned with the development of a vaccine against aeromonas hydrophila for use especially in fish . the invention provides an immunogenic s - layer protein of approximately 50 kda of a . hydrophila for use in the development of a vaccine , as well as the nucleic acid encoding said protein and vaccines comprising said protein or nucleic acid encoding said protein . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention relates to an improved hole saw boss and in particular , to a boss including a threaded member adapted to accommodate two hole saws of the same or different bore thread diameters . the present invention allows for a pre - existing aperture in a work piece to be simply enlarged . this is useful if a new lock mechanism is being installed in a door with a pre - existing aperture where the lock mechanism requires a larger aperture than that which was in existence . currently the aperture has to be enlarged by manual handwork since there is no centre - point to which a pilot drill may be enlarged . the threaded bore diameters of the present invention correspond with the commonly available hole saw threaded bore diameters . the present invention therefore provides the public with device for enlarging apertures which is simply , cost effective and can be used with currently available hole saws . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention relates to a highly efficient method of preparing modified microcapsules exhibiting selective targeting . these microcapsules are suitable for encapsulation surface attachment of therapeutic and diagnostic agents . in one aspect of the invention , surface charge of the polymeric material is altered by conjugation of an amino acid ester to the providing improved targeting of encapsulated agents to specific tissue cells . examples include encapsulation of radiodiagnostic agents in 1 ΞΌm capsules to provide improved opacification and encapsulation of cytotoxic agents in 100 ΞΌm capsules for chemoembolization procedures . the microcapsules are suitable for attachment of a wide range of targeting agents , including antibodies , steroids and drugs , which may be attached to the microcapsule polymer before or after formation of suitably sized microcapsules . the invention also includes microcapsules surface modified with hydroxyl groups . various agents such as estrone may be attached to the microcapsules and effectively targeted to selected organs . | 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus , method and data structure for generating at least one table in a broadcast environment , are provided . the apparatus includes a generator to generate an event information table and an extended text table . the ett has program guide information for an n - hour span and has a transmission interval . the ett has a transmission interval and program description information according to the eit . the transmission interval of the eit is shorter than the transmission interval of the ett . | 7Electricity
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a doze warning system has a circuit 20 for producing pulse signals representative of left - and right - hand steering angle variations , circuits 30 and 40 counting the pulse signal and producing a warning signal when the counter value reaches a threshold value , and a circuit 60 for producing a reset signal to clear the counter value when a difference between a number of pulse signals representative of the left - hand steering angle variations and a number of pulse signals representative of the right - hand steering angle variations exceeds a given value , or of a condition wherein the left - hand or right - hand pulse signals inputted exceeds a predetermined pulse number . the reset signal generating circuit detects a steering angle variation in excess of the threshold value in a normal driving condition such as passing through a curved road and produces the reset signal to inhibit production of the warning . by this reset signal generating circuit function , the warning system is prevented from malfunctioning . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method for programming a plurality of memory cells of a nonvolatile semiconductor memory device comprises the steps of : dividing the plurality of memory cells into m number of groups ; successively selecting each of the m number of groups ; generating m number of successive overlapping pulse signals ; and programming the memory cells of the m number of groups in response to the respective m number of successive overlapping pulse signals . | 6Physics
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a flexible mandrel for use in bending tubes and especially for producing tight bends in thin wall , high strength metal tubing . the mandrel comprises a series of ball members each of which is adapted to nest within the preceding ball of the series as the mandrel is flexed . the balls are free to rotate transversely and to slide longitudinally on a series of rigid link members which are flexibly interconnected . the balls and links are so constructed that as the mandrel is flexed , each ball pivots around a point located at or near the geometrical center of its outer curved surface . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a microlens is affixed in the far field of an optical fiber to spatially transform a beam either entering or exiting the fiber . in a first embodiment , a droplet of photo polymer is placed on the end of an optical fiber and the fiber is spun to create an artificial gravity . the droplet is cured by uv radiation during the spinning . in a second embodiment , nanoparticles are mixed into the droplet to increase the refractive index of the photo polymer . a third embodiment employs artificial gravity to attach a microsphere to the end of the optical fiber . a fourth embodiment chemically treats the surface of the microsphere so that the requirement of artificial gravity is either reduced or eliminated . in a fifth embodiment the droplet is cured under equilibrium or nonequilibrium conditions to obtain different final shapes for the lenslet . a sixth embodiment discloses fabrication of microlens arrays . | 6Physics
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a print quality control method , comprises the steps of : providing a visual referring target on the printing substrate , setting a specific halftone of black β k β; creating a neutral grey tone i . e . ngt ; placing tightly both mgt and ngt next to each other across the printing surface ; and comparing both printed tones result . by adopting the grey balance theory and visual matching technique , the resultant can provide accurate ink balance information for the production personnel to immediate execute the correction on the imbalance inking condition during production . | 7Electricity
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a liquid titanium - based catalyst and method for preparing polyester polymer thereof are disclosed herein . the catalyst is made by tetrabutyl titanate , 1 - 4 butanediol , phosphate ester , hydroxycarboxylic acid , teos , acetates of metal element through heating reactions in an appropriate amount of solvent . while the catalyst maintains a high activity , the synthetic slices have good hue , with high molecular weight , stable property , resistance to hydrolysis , moreover , the catalyst is a stable multicomponent liquid catalyst based on titanium , silicon . it can be directly added or diluted to add to the raw material ester or oligoester to be poly - condensed used for synthesis of polyesters which can be used in the production of fibers , engineering plastics , films , pet bottles , sheets and profiles , etc . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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disclosed is a computer - implemented method of designing a number of dental restorations for a patient , wherein the method includes : selecting a composed set of teeth including a number of teeth , where the number of teeth are arranged spatially relative to each other forming a high aesthetic composition ; applying the composed set of teeth to a virtual three dimensional representation of the patient &# 39 ; s present oral situation to obtain an initial set of teeth ; optionally modifying one or more parameters of one or more of the teeth in the initial set of teeth to obtain a finalized set of teeth . | 0Human Necessities
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an assembly and method of identifying and visually associating individuals and medical equipment includes a computing device having a software algorithm that determines a unique combination of one or more human cognitive identifiers to avoid confusion and displays the determined selection on an electronic skin located on the individual or medical equipment so that identities and associations amongst individuals and equipment can be understood readily . | 6Physics
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a ripple converter includes a transistor for switching an input direct - current voltage , a choke coil and a smoothing capacitor for smoothing the switched direct - current voltage , a flywheel diode for causing a current to flow through the choke coil when the transistor is turned off , and a comparing unit for controlling the on / off of the transistor according to ripple in an output voltage . in the ripple converter , a waveform converter is provided on a connecting path between an output terminal and a non - inverting input terminal of a comparator in the comparing unit . a result of converting the waveform of the output voltage is compared with a reference voltage , and a result of the comparison is fed back to the transistor . | 7Electricity
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thread monitor for monitoring double lock stitch shuttles or hooks and chain stitch machine shuttles or loopers . during normal operation of the sewing machine , the shuttle thread is used as a reflection surface . the scattered light beams reflected by the thread enter photodetector 10 of the thread monitor 8 . if the support surface 7 , 28 is covered by thread , light beams will reach said photodetector 10 , as a result of which a control circuit 12 connected to it issues a warning signal . | 3Textiles; Paper
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an electro - stimulation device for the treatment of anterior and posterior pelvic floor muscle dysfunction is reversibly compressible and is fully self - contained . the device requires no external power sources or control and may be inserted into the vagina or anus through the use of an applicator . in the compressed state the device may be of tampon proportions and after use may easily be removed . the device utilizes a compressible electrode component . | 0Human Necessities
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this invention relates generally to training a user how to correctly throw a ball , and more specifically , a training , physical , or occupational therapy aid that can be used to strengthen and rehabilitate a user &# 39 ; s muscles and joints . | 0Human Necessities
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an image forming apparatus includes an image forming apparatus body provided with an image formation unit and plural paper feeding apparatuses . paper conveyance paths of the plural paper feeding apparatuses are daisy - chained with respect to the image forming apparatus body . an output unit outputs an instruction signal which instructs a specified paper feeding apparatus to start feeding a paper . a paper feed unit feeds the paper upon receipt of the instruction signal . a recognition unit recognizes a delay time until an analysis that the instruction signal is a paper feed instruction . a correction unit corrects an output timing of the instruction signal based on the delay time . | 6Physics
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in various embodiments , the invention disclosed herein provides systems , devices and methods for providing electrical stimulation to a patient . an electrical mechanical interconnection is provided to facilitate user friendly systems and devices . exemplary therapeutic electrical stimulation devices include a shoe connected mechanically and electrically to a conductor that provides signals for electrical stimulation . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for estimating target parameters of a target with respect to a platform such as ownship includes assigning predetermined initial values for the target parameters , wherein the target parameters are part of models having respective model probabilities . the models may include a kalman filter . the models are updated in response to measured parameters of the target , wherein the measured parameters are different from the ones to be estimated . after a predetermined number of updates , the model having the highest updated model probability may be selected as the winning model . the updated values of the target parameters in the winning model at the time of winner selection are used as the estimated values for the parameters sought to be estimated . the updated parameter values may be refined by restarting the process using the updated values of the winning model as the basis for assigning new initial values for the target parameters . the parameters to be estimated may include range and velocity of the target and the measured parameter may include azimuth and elevation . the method may be practiced without resort to ownship maneuvering . | 6Physics
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a line scanner compries a conductive film which has been patterned to define a plurality of electrodes , each with an attached lead , is covered with a layer of photosensitive a - silicon and the silicon in turn is covered with an insulating resin . the insulating film is patterned to open a linear window which exposes equal amounts of each electrode and attached lead and a common electrode overlies the resin and contacts the electrodes and leads through the window . | 7Electricity
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a system and method for providing a customized on - line shopping interface and / or manufacturing is disclosed . the system uses customer &# 39 ; s computer , location , url , ip address , email domain , embedded promotion code , or other predetermined criteria to provide special product offerings and pricing for a particular class or subclass of customers . if an unauthorized user attempts to access the system , a series of screens containing non - customized pricing is presented to the intruder so as not to alert the intruder that he or she has reached the restricted content . based on the authentication information , automated manufacturing processes and equipment may be utilized to produce the customized products . | 6Physics
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disclosed is a substantially flat nanosheet with a first side and a second side , the first side having substantially different properties than the second side . the nanosheet may have self - assembly properties under certain anisotropic conditions such as phase separation boundaries , sheer stresses , friction , temperature gradients , viscosity , density , and / or combinations therein . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a chest seal for treating an open pneumothorax that is low profile and thus unobtrusive so that the chest seal can be effectively maintained in position to seal a chest wound while allowing the pleural cavity to vent . | 0Human Necessities
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in an approach for parallelizing document processing in an information handling system , a processor receives a document , wherein the document includes text content . a processor extracts information from the text content , utilizing natural language processing and semantic analysis , to form tokenized semantic partitions , comprising a plurality of sub - documents . a processor schedules a plurality of concurrently executing threads to process the plurality of sub - documents . | 6Physics
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a complementary integrated circuit device is disclosed which includes a semiconductor substrate having a first area in which a plurality of first transistors are formed and a second area in which a plurality of second transistors are formed , each of the first transistors being larger in size than each of the second transistors . a guard ring region is formed in the substrate to surround the first area . the guard ring region is supplied with a power voltage via a first conductor line which is formed separately from a second conductor line supplying the power voltage to each of the first transistors . | 7Electricity
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