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an agricultural system including a tractor and an implement powered by the tractor . the implement having a plurality of hydraulic fluid using devices , at least one transducer , and a communications means . the transducer is configured to generate a signal representative of a hydraulic load requirement of the plurality of hydraulic fluid using devices . the communications means convey the signal to the tractor . the tractor is configured to alter a hydraulic fluid characteristic supplied to the implement dependent upon the signal . | 0Human Necessities
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an arc discharge metal halide lamp for providing visible light comprising an arc discharge vessel which has capillary tubes therein in at least one of which there is a first electrical feedthrough extending through an interior passageway to have an interior end of that electrode positioned in the discharge region opposite the other the interior passageway of the other capillary and an exterior end thereof positioned outside the outer end of that capillary tube but joined to a cermet portion inside that tube . in an intermediate stage of fabricating the lamp , a bonding material ring of limited diameter is provided at the end of the capillary tube about the exterior end . in a completed lamp , the first electrical feedthrough has limited extent joints where its components are joined and , alternatively or in addition , has a limited offset between its components at a joint between them . | 7Electricity
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a method for selecting the spin characteristics of a fluid filled golf ball and a golf ball incorporating these properties is disclosed herein . one aspect is a method for optimizing the spin and flight characteristics of a fluid containing golf ball which selects an internal fluid material having a viscosity that matches the cover hardness of the golf ball as to obtain the desired spin and flight characteristics of the golf ball . | 0Human Necessities
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a receiver - driven layered multicast rate control protocol technique includes receiving an information flow consisting of a group of different layers and detecting traffic congestion and cessation of traffic congestion . one or more of the group of different layers are dropped upon the detection of traffic congestion and one or more of the group of different layers are added upon the detection of cessation of traffic congestion . the dropping consists of forwarding a pause message to an upstream multicast router to instruct the upstream multicast router to discard packets and the adding consists of forwarding a resume message to the upstream multicast router to instruct the upstream multicast router to transmit packets . the adding and dropping may be performed by a local receiver downstream of the multicast router and one or more of the group of different layers may be added or dropped simultaneously in a single operation . | 7Electricity
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an automatic test generation system in which the coverage levels of the tests can be controlled to tradeoff between the extent of the test conducted and the length of time required to execute the test . the system under test is modeled as an extended finite state machine made up of interconnected models . the coverage level of each model can be controlled to avoid generating paths that differ only be edges within certain models if those differing edges are already included in other paths . the coverage level for each model can be set automatically through a process which computes the effect on the total number of paths generated when the coverage level of selected models is varied . | 6Physics
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an unbalance correction device of a high speed rotary apparatus which can prevent the lowering of productivity in the production line of a high speed rotary apparatus while reducing variation in the posture of a workpiece supported by a jig and suppressing vibration of a member for securing the workpiece to the jig , and can enhance the precision of unbalance correction . the unbalance correction device of a high speed rotary apparatus includes a plurality of claw structures for fixing , by clamping , a workpiece to a turbine housing section ; a cylinder mechanism for moving and energizing the claw structures , a solenoid valve for adjusting the moving amount and energizing force of the claw structure by the cylinder mechanism ; a position sensor for detecting the position of the claw structure ; and posture control means for controlling each solenoid valve such that the position shift of the claw structure detected by the position sensor becomes smaller than its acceptable value . | 6Physics
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this invention relates to a device to monitor the administration of a fluid through a conduit , such as intravenous fluid , and detect the completion of fluid delivery by monitoring the fluid level inside a chamber . the device will monitor , through an optical fluid sensor comprising a radiation source , two sensors , a logic means , and an indicating means , the bottom half of any “ user supplied ” drip chamber that is normally full during the administration of fluids . when the fluid level in the chamber drops below a predetermined level , the indicating means will initiate an electromechanical device that releases a pinching device to occlude the conduit . the pinching device is a rotary pincher that derives its force from a torsion spring and is held in the open position by the electromechanical device . | 0Human Necessities
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a long lever clutch suitable for racing has a lever arm with the centers of the yoke pivot hole and the pressure plate billet pivot hole in a line parallel with the beam surface of the lever . an opening at the external end of the lever permits the addition of bob weights . this design permits control of the internal centrifugal force so that the excessive pressure is not applied to the pressure plate at high rpm . the clutch can also be modified from the 6 - lever configuration to a 3 - lever mode . replaceable thrust and lever shims are used to reduce clutch wear . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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this invention provides a novel class of organohydrogenpolysiloxanes that function as curing agents for organosiloxane compositions curable by a hydrosilylation reaction in addition to imparting excellent adhesion to the cured composition . this invention also provides curable organosiloxane compositions containing these novel organohydrogen - polysiloxanes . the compositions exhibit excellent adhesion to a variety of organic and inorganic substrates , including but not limited to metals , glasses , and plastics . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the invention relates to optimization of culture conditions that utilizes different feed solutions and feeding strategies for improving capsular polyoses production . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a correlator circuit for calculating the correlation between a signal sequence and a binary reference sequence . a unique method of calculating the correlation value between the two sequences provides for the reduction in necessary computations and , as a result , a reduction in the amount of time expended in calculating the correlation is realized . | 6Physics
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the disclosed embodiments relate to a power - supply circuit , an electronic device that includes the power - supply circuit , and a method for generating high - voltage dc power from ac line power using the power - supply circuit . this power - supply circuit includes a voltage multiplier and a low dropout regulator , and does not include a step - up transformer . conventional power supplies often use a custom step - up transformer , which is expensive unless the power supplies are manufactured in high quantities . in contrast , one embodiment of the present disclosure provides a solid - state implementation of a 700 v regulated power supply that can take up to a 1020 v input from an 6 × voltage multiplier powered from the ac mains . hence , the disclosed power - supply circuit eliminates the need for large , heavy and expensive step - up transformers and chokes that are used in conventional high - voltage dc power supplies . | 7Electricity
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a method for patterning an aluminum - containing layer . a tungsten - containing layer is provided over an aluminum - containing layer . the tungsten - containing layer is patterned to form an opening therein , so that the opening exposes an underlying portion of the aluminum - containing layer . the patterned tungsten - containing layer is exposed to an etch having a substantially higher etch rate of the aluminum - containing layer than of the tungsten - containing layer to remove the exposed portion of the aluminum - containing layer . | 7Electricity
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a high speed division method and apparatus that does not require the use of dividers are provided . the method and apparatus utilize a binary shift - add technique to simplify a divisional computation process and to enable computational error to be contained in a predetermined range , and to obtain a higher computing speed . the apparatus includes a divisor left - shift apparatus for inputting a divisor and to left - shift the divisor , a dividend left - shift apparatus for inputting a dividend and to left - shift the dividend , a left - shift controller for controlling the left - shift motion of the divisor , a quotient right - shift apparatus for inputting the indexes from a division table and then right - shift the quotient . the apparatus utilizes left - shift or right - shift to achieve a multiplication or division by 2 . | 6Physics
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a method for providing cooling air to the venturi and the combustion chamber in a low nox emission combustor as used in a gas turbine engine that includes the steps of providing an annular air passage surrounding said combustion chamber and venturi where said cooling air under pressure enters the combustion chamber / venturi near the aft portion of the combustion chamber , passing the air along the combustion chamber , past the venturi where the air exits near the front portion of the convergent area of the venturi . the method prevents any channel / passage cooling air from being received into the combustion chamber , and at the same time , introduces the outlet of the cooling air , after the air has passed over the combustion chamber of the venturi and has been heated , back into the premix chamber thereby improving the efficiency of the combustor while reducing and lowering nox emission in the combustion process . in an alternate embodiment , a combustion system is disclosed incorporating a shaped deflector to direct cooling air into a cooling passageway of a venturi . the deflector is configured to provide a cooling system with increased total pressure to increase overall cooling effectiveness . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a game device is provided whereby a predetermined set of word category cards are selected randomly one at a time together with spinning a roulette wheel to select the first letter designation for a word response by the players which satisfies both the category and first letter so selected . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for reforming or rerounding an underground pipe includes the initial steps of inserting a reforming tool into the underground pipe and locating the pipe reforming tool at a location to be reformed . at least two arms of the reforming tool are then extended into engagement with the inner periphery of the underground pipe , which arms push the underground pipe outwardly in a manner effective to change its cross - sectional shape . the arms may then be retracted and the tool withdrawn from the pipeline . such “ reforming ” or “ rerounding ” tool is preferably mounted at the distal end of a rod string so that the tool can be pushed , pulled and / or spun by operation of the rod pulling and pushing machine powering the rod string . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a wireless safety system for a garage door opener adapted for use at least in part with an independent energy source is provided . the wireless safety system includes a control circuit for controlling movement of the garage door . an activation member provides an input to the control circuit to initiate motion of the garage door . a detecting member detects whether an obstruction is provided in the path of the garage door . the detecting member includes a first state , wherein the detection member does not detect obstructions and consumes minimal energy , and a second state wherein the detection member detects obstructions . the detection member is selectively switchable between the first state and the second state by the control circuit . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present disclosure provides an automatic transmission having an input adapted to couple to a torque - generating mechanism and an output coupled to the input . the transmission also includes a first rotating torque - transferring mechanism disposed along a first torque path and coupled to the input . a second rotating torque - transferring mechanism is disposed along a second torque path and is coupled to the input independent of the first torque - transferring mechanism . the transmission includes a plurality of stationary torque - transferring mechanisms , each of which is disposed between the input and output . the transmission includes a first planetary gearset , a second planetary gearset , a third planetary gearset , and a fourth planetary gearset , where each gearset includes a sun gear , a ring gear , and a carrier assembly . moreover , the ring gear of the third planetary gearset is coupled to the carrier assembly of the second planetary gearset and the carrier assembly of the fourth planetary gearset . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an exemplary direct - type backlight module includes light sources , a frame , and a fixing member . each light source includes a supporting strip and at least one light - emitting member provided with the supporting strip . the frame includes a bottom plate . the bottom plate includes elastic members . the fixing member is engaged with the elastic members thereby fixing the supporting strips of the light sources to the bottom plate of the frame . a liquid crystal display using the backlight module is also provided . | 6Physics
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among other things , embodiments of the present disclosure help provide entities with the ability to remotely detect behavior associated with malware and identify compromised user - sessions , regardless of the malware variant or family , and independently of the page structure . | 6Physics
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a later generation display device may be connected to the video output port of an older electronic device which utilized an earlier generation display such as a dot matrix display . the early generation display is replaced with the later generation display . the display device includes software which receives graphic data through the video output port and identifies which frame is currently being streamed . the display device matches the frame being streamed to a stored graphic frame having a higher resolution and / or color . the matched frame is delivered to the later generation device so that the user can experience a higher quality visual effect by retrofitting the older electronic device with the later generation display . | 6Physics
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embodiments described herein are directed to generating a variable data image using a variable data image generator . the variable data image generator assigns a variable identifier to a specified location in a 3d scene to identify the specified location as being variable and populate the 3d scene with a component at the specified location based on the variable identifier and in response to a predefined populating rule . the predefined populating rule is applied based on an attribute of a recipient for which a static image of the 3d scene is to be generated . the component is selected and inserted at the specified location in accordance with the populating rule and with a perspective substantially matching a perspective of the specified location . the variable data generator outputs the static image of the 3d scene for the recipient , wherein the static image includes the component . | 6Physics
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a method for measuring and displaying the flatness of a rolled steel sheet is disclosed that includes the steps of measuring tension in the sheet at a plurality of locations on the surface of the sheet and determining a plurality of tension ranges into which the sensed tension level can fall . a color is associated with each of the tension ranges , and a representation of the sheet is produced that is made up of a plurality of regions , each region having a color corresponding to tension range into which the tension sensed at the corresponding location on the surface of the sheet falls . a device for carrying out this method is also disclosed . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a metallic coated substrate capable of reaching a predetermined surface temperature upon being exposed to microwave energy of a known strength including a base , a metal coating on the base , the coating being formed in a plurality of discrete metal areas having predetermined surface resistivity , the size of the areas being below the arcing size for the surface resistivity , and the resisitivity being such that the predetermined surface temperature will be reached when the substrate is exposed to the microwave energy . different areas on the base may contain discrete areas of different surface resistivity so that the different areas reach different temperatures . the spacing of the discrete areas may be varied so that the rate of energy emission from those areas differs . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention relates , generally , to methods of providing long - term minimization of wrinkles or folds in the skin by injecting a bolus of hyaluronic acid deep into the skin . the methods of the present invention are particularly beneficial for improving the contours of the cheeks , filling folds under the eyes , and providing the visual effect of a chin implant , without requiring the use of surgical procedures . | 0Human Necessities
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a polymer of fluorinated monomers and hydrophilic monomers is provided . it is also provided a polymer blend that contains a polymer of fluorinated monomers and another biocompatible polymer . the polymer of fluorinated monomers or polymer blend described herein and optionally a bioactive agent can form a coating on an implantable device such as a drug - delivery stent . the implantable device can be used for treating or preventing a disorder such as atherosclerosis , thrombosis , restenosis , hemorrhage , vascular dissection or perforation , vascular aneurysm , vulnerable plaque , chronic total occlusion , patent foramen ovale , claudication , anastomotic proliferation for vein and artificial grafts , bile duct obstruction , ureter obstruction , tumor obstruction , or combinations thereof . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a process for the purification of crude 4 - aminophenol which was prepared by the catalytic hydrogenation of nitrobenzene in aqueous sulfuric acid is described involving : adjusting the ph of an aqueous solution of crude 4 - aminophenol to ph 4 . 0 - 5 . 0 at a temperature between 75 ° c . and 85 ° c . ; mixing the aforesaid solution with toluene as the solvent , in order to extract various impurities and the dissolved nitrobenzene starting material ; adjusting the ph of the resultant solution as required to maintain it at ph 4 . 0 - 5 . 0 ; allowing the resultant mixture to settle thereby forming a top organic layer and a bottom aqueous raffinate layer which raffinate contains 4 - aminophenol and the by - product material , ortho - aminophenol ; separating the two layers and repeatedly extracting the raffinate layer which toluene at ph 4 . 0 - 5 . 0 at a temperature of 75 °- 85 ° c . until most impurities have been removed from the resultant final raffinate ; adding to the resultant raffinate , a charcoal decolorizing agent and a sodium sulfite type salt , which are then removed , leaving a filtrate which contains the 4 - aminophenol and also the by - product ortho - aminophenol ; adjusting the ph of said filtrate to ph 6 . 5 - 8 . 0 and cooling it to a temperature below 10 ° c . ; separating the precipitated pure 4 - aminophenol from the by - product ortho - aminophenol which remains in the solution . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a roadway barrier section includes a duct formed of two intersecting frusto - conical portions placed end - to - end so that the central portion thereof . the duct is formed using two tapering mold plugs that are preferably frusto - conical . the mold plugs are placed in a concrete form so that the lower edge of the duct is a straight line that is generally parallel to the base of the barrier section . | 4Fixed Constructions
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the configurations of a dielectric barrier discharge lamp system and the driving method thereof are provided in the present invention . the proposed dbdl system includes a driver circuit receiving a dc input voltage and generating an ac output voltage , including a transformer having a primary winding and a secondary winding , a dielectric barrier discharge lamp coupled to the secondary winding and a burst mode dimming circuit including a first switch . in which , the first switch is turned on when the first switch is starting such that the first switch and the primary winding forms a conducting path so as to apply a driving high voltage to the dbdel and turn off the first switch after the dbdl is breaking through by the driving high voltage such that a driving normal voltage is applied to the dbdl . | 7Electricity
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a solid state image sensor having row lines connected to a vertical scanning circuit , column lines connected to a horizontal scanning circuit , a video line selectively connected to the column lines , and pixels arranged at cross points between the row and column lines , each pixel including a static induction transistor having a drain connected to the ground , a source connected to a column line and a gate connected to a capacitor formed by a gate electrode connected to the gate , a photoconductive film applied on the gate electrode and a transparent electrode applied on the photoconductive layer . the transparent electrode may be divided into a plurality of parts each of which extends in a row direction and is connected to respective row line . | 7Electricity
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the device described herein proposes an electronic active filter void of capacitors and inductors . the circuit utilizes only operational amplifiers and resistors , hence the name op - r . although capable of being constructed of lumped circuit elements this filter is intended for integrated circuit applications . filtering of signals can be accommodated from dc through the uhf frequency range depending on the selected op - amp ics . low pass , band pass , high pass , as well as band reject frequency responses are achievable . although the circuits described herein are single input - single output , multiple inputs and outputs present no difficulty , being limited only chip space . temperature and production spread variations are also considered within the realm of tenability . | 7Electricity
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a printer uses a rotating platen to transport a sheet of print media receiver across a print head . the receiver is held to the platen with a positive receiver locking clamp at the beginning of a print cycle . the clamp is released prior to the completion of formation of an image on the receiver so that the receiver can be quickly removed from the platen . this reduces the print cycle time of the printer . the clamp is configured and operated such that the speed of the moving receiver is not changed when the clamp is released . the clamp configuration and operation permit the printing of high - resolution images without any discernible distortions caused by the release of the clamp during the image formation . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a water - proof camera comprises a camera body , a back lid rotatably supported on one side of the camera body , an elastic water - proof member disposed at a marginal area which requires water - proof integrity between the camera body and the back lid , and a back lid locking device positioned on the other side of the camera body when the back lid is closed . | 6Physics
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a fluidized solid process for upgrading or converting a hydrocarbon feedstock wherein carbonaceous deposits accumulate on a particulate fluidized solid and are burned in a regenerator to regenerate the solid , the regenerated solid and entrained combustion products are introduced into a vertical lift pipe , a fluid lift medium is introduced into the lift pipe and the regenerated solid is separated from the lift medium and combustion products to improve the quality of the regenerated solid contacted with the hydrocarbon feedstock . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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printed circuit boards are disclosed comprising a support which on a major side carries circuit components in a desired design and on a second major side carries the soldered wires corresponding to said circuit components . manufacturing of the pcbs is carried out by producing respective designs of the component and soldering sides as labile electrostatic images on which conductive metallic powder is applied . the so obtained images are printed on respective insulating sheets , one with the component side design , and another with the solder side design . the thus printed sheets are fixed on the pcb support , and the conductive designs are treated to increase the thickness of the design . | 7Electricity
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the present invention relates to methods and arrangements to measure network performance . the method comprises the following steps : — transmitting via a communication network payload packets from a sending node to a receiving node . — generating at the sending node a send specification for each of at least one selected packet of the transmitted payload packets . — generating at the receiving node , a receive specification for each of at least one selected packet of the transmitted payload packets . — bringing together generated send specifications and generated receive specifications . — estimating network performance by utilizing corresponding specifications of the brought together specifications . | 7Electricity
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a multi - piece disc replacement implant device for replacing a disc removed by a discectomy including an upper plate member , a lower plate member , and an intermediate resilient member providing movement between the two plate members replicating the natural movement of the spine including flexion / extension , lateral bending , and , in some embodiments , rotation . the plate members are rigid and have orthogonal sidewalls forming an enclosure . the resilient member is an elastic solid or a multi - chamber balloon structure of fluid - filled sacks that collectively define a non - uniform shape such as an oblate spheroid , or a helically coiled string of beads . such an implant is capable of supporting the compressive and cyclic loads required of a natural disc . the upper and lower plate members are cooperatively formed to selectively limit the allowable range of motion in any given direction . alternate embodiments of the invention may be employed in conjunction with removal of the nucleus pulposus when removal of the annulus fibrosus is not required or desirable . | 0Human Necessities
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a spraying device for applying a coating material such as anticorrosion oil to the internal surfaces of hollow bodies comprises a spray gun provided with a front piece which is inserted into the hollow body during operation of the device . furthermore , the device comprises a pump for feeding the spray material to the gun and a control device for controlling the gun , the pump and the introduction of compressed gas into the front piece . this gas is introduced in order to further atomize the spray material ejected through an atomizing nozzle of the gun and in order to support the transport of the spray material through the front piece . the control device comprises means for controlling the rate of introduction of spray material into the gun . as a consequence , the degree of atomization of the spray material leaving the front piece is variable . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an electrical component has a plurality of paired contacts with spaced inner contact sections bridged by a fuse element . the paired contacts have outer contact sections enabling mounting to a circuit panel to complete circuit paths thereon . the component can be used as a shunt for programming the circuit panel by programming the component prior to in - service use of the panel , by the method of deliberately opening the respective fuse element between one or more selected pairs of contacts by an electrical programming current thereon , leaving other fuse elements intact for in - service path connection of their respective circuit paths . the component can be surface mountable and can have dip configuration . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a micro - evaporator is disclosed which is easy to manipulate and can be operated problem - free over a large temperature range . the micro - evaporator has micro - evaporator channels in a trapezoidal region , comprising an inlet region opening in the liquid feed chamber with a small diameter , and an outlet region opening into the vapor collecting chamber with a large diameter . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a cover for a selective type bird feeder , the cover having at least one downwardly extending wall with a protrusion formed on an inwardly facing surface of the downwardly extending wall and a side wall of a shroud or feed tube having a keyway to permit entry of the protrusion , and a biasing member to bias the cover upwardly . the cover arrangement provides for easy removal and replacement while permitting access to the inside of the feed tube . | 0Human Necessities
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anodized aluminum - based metal workpieces are colored in a nickel - based electrolytic coloring process in which the nickel ion is supplied in the form of nickel sulfate in acidic solution . improvements in both throwing power and coloring rate are observed at elevated temperatures and nickel concentrations . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the present invention describes an industrially advantageous process to prepare highly pure 1 - methyl - 3 - phenylpiperazine of formula i that makes use of a novel piperazine derivative , 4 - benzyl - 1 - methyl - 2 - oxo - 3 - phenylpiperazine , represented by formula ii 1 - methyl - 3 - phenylpiperazine is a useful intermediate in the preparation of antidepressant mirtazapine . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method of treating a mammal is disclosed comprises administering to a mammal an effective amount to provide a desired therapeutic effect in the mammal of a compound selected from the group consisting of those having the formula : ## str1 ## , and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof and mixtures thereof , wherein r 1 and r 2 each is selected from the group consisting of alkyl radicals containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms and alkoxy radicals containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms , the 2 - imidazolin - 2 - ylamino group may be in any of the 5 -, 6 -, 7 - or 8 - positions of the quinoxaline nucleus , and r 3 , r 4 and r 5 each is located in one of the remaining 5 -, 6 -, 7 - or 8 - positions of the quinoxaline nucleus and is independently selected from the group consisting of cl , br , h and alkyl radicals containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms wherein said desired therapeutic effect is a reduction of at least one effect of an inflammatory disorder . | 0Human Necessities
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a moldable compound of the type which has the inherent capability of cleaning contaminating stains and residues in compression , transfer and similar molds , is deposited on a carrier sheet to form an uncured mat for placement in a mold to be cleaned . when placed in a mold to be cleaned and subjected to a molding operation , the moldable compound coating of the uncured mat will melt and flow into conformity with the interior configuration of the mold and cure in that conforming configuration . the cured mat is then capable of being ejected in as a reinforced unitary structure from the mold . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a closure has a first screw thread capable of cooperating with a second screw thread formed by a container intended to receive the closure . an elastically deformed part is capable , when the first and second screw threads are engaged , of keeping the closure bearing elastically on the container in at least one direction oriented radially with respect to the closure , so as to improve the holding and working of the closure on the container . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method for optimizing frequency of a clock signal is provided for operations of a network switch . the network switch includes a clock signal generator for generating the clock signal , and a plurality of input / output ports for communicating therevia with at least one network node . firstly , a control signal is asserted to the clock signal generator according to a certain condition of the input / output ports , e . g . the count of the i / o ports in use or the overall data transmission rate of the i / o ports in use . then , the frequency of the clock signal outputted from the clock signal generator is adjusted in response to the control signal . | 7Electricity
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a document reading apparatus comprises a contact type image sensor having a protection glass located at a surface where a document is to be read , first roller mechanism for supplying a document which is to be read in a document transport direction on the protection glass of the contact type image sensor , a platen roller which is rotatably supported at a position confronting the protection glass , a support mechanism for rotatably supporting the platen roller , and a restricting mechanism . the support mechanism permits a movement of the platen roller in a predetermined direction which is approximately perpendicular to a surface of the protection glass depending on a thickness of the document which is supplied between the platen roller and the protection glass by the first roller mechanism . the restricting mechanism restricts a position of the platen roller to a predetermined position when no document is inserted between the platen roller and the protection glass so that a predetermined gap is formed therebetween . | 7Electricity
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a receiver includes a single infrared sensor , which is coupled to sense an ir signal carrying data and to produce an electrical signal responsively to the ir signal . the receiver further includes multiple receiver channels arranged to accept the electrical signal from the single ir sensor , each receiver channel configured to process the electrical signal in accordance with a different , respective ir remote control protocol so as to extract the data , and to output the extracted data to a host system . | 6Physics
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a system for dispensing a fluid from a first tank into a second tank , in which one of the tanks is attached to a vehicle . the system comprises a flexible , stretchable , resilient delivery hose , a first end of the delivery hose being connected to the first tank and a second end of the delivery hose being attached to a nozzle adapted to dispense the fluid into the second tank . a flexible tension element is provided between first and second fittings on the hose , the fittings being separated by at least six feet , the tension element substantially eliminating stretching of the delivery hose between the fittings . the tension element substantially reduces damage to the hose and to surrounding persons and objects when the hose is pulled and released as in a drive - away from a gasoline dispenser . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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in an apparatus for treatment of an ammoniacal waste liquid comprising a reaction tank for effecting a decomposition reaction of fixed ammonia by adding a calcium series alkali so as to obtain a reaction product comprising free ammonia and a calcium salt , a solid - liquid separator for effecting separation of the calcium salt so as to obtain a separated liquid , a distillation column for steam - stripping of the free ammonia from the separated liquid , and a pipe passage connecting consecutively said reaction tank , said separator and said distillation column , the improvement comprising a heat aging tank interposed in the pipe passage between the solid - liquid separator and the distillation column so that the calcium salt present in a dissolved state in the separated liquid may be separated out and aged in the aging tank where the liquid is raised to the temperature at the top of the distillation column , thus preventing blocking in the distillation column . the distillation column may also be provided with a circulating pipe passage for an acid washing liquid , in a communication at both ends with the column and also provided with a nozzle for blowing gas for stirring the washing liquid in the column . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an oil pump organization for an internal combustion engine is described in which the pump rotor is operatively connected to a transmission gear shaft in order to eliminate the need for a pump drive shaft and to thereby reduce engine space requirements . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a monitoring apparatus having an obstacle - detecting system comprises a plurality of detecting devices fastened on the object , an evaluation unit and an optical display device . for the purpose of displaying the surrounding situation more effectively , the fields of view of two neighbouring detecting devices intersect , the individual images of these detecting devices are combined to form an overall image , and the object can be projected on the display device into the overall image and can be displayed as part of the overall image . | 7Electricity
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systems and methods of queuing data for multiple readers and writers are provided . enqueuing operations are disclosed that can process write functionality and can determine whether ring buffers have potentially filled , and dynamically declare a new ring buffer at a multiple of capacity of the current ring . dequeuing operations are disclosed that can process read functionality for advancing control and determining whether and when to free ring buffers from memory . | 6Physics
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a housing for a household appliance , such as a refrigerator , has walls that are covered at least locally by a colored plastic film . preferably , the film may be a thermoplastic foil that is heated and stretched onto the walls . the film may be applied on the finished housing or it may be placed on individual wall panels prior to the final assembly of the appliance housing . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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eyeglasses having a lens frame removably attached to a primary eyewear using easy release snap connection that provides effective resistance from said lens frame from becoming involuntarily detached from said primary eyewear . this arrangement allows the user to maximize the different kinds of eyewear . | 6Physics
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there is disclosed an information processing apparatus / method comprises inputting variable length packet data including packet length information indicative of a packet length and encoded information data , and identification flag information for identifying the packet length information , distinguishing the packet length information included in the packet data in accordance with the identification flag information and judging the packet length of the packet data , and generating the variable length packet data into fixed length packet data in accordance with the judgment result and transmitting the fixed length packet data . | 7Electricity
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a method for etching a polysilicon layer comprises the steps of providing a semiconductor wafer substrate assembly having at least first and second features therein in spaced relation to each other which define an opening therebetween . a blanket polysilicon is formed over the wafer assembly and within the opening . a patterned photoresist layer is formed over the polysilicon layer , then the polysilicon layer within the opening is etched with a first etch . subsequent to the first etch , the polysilicon with the opening is etched with a second etch comprising a halogen - containing gas flow rate of from about 35 sccm to about 65 sccm and an oxygen - containing gas flow rate of from about 12 sccm to about 15 . 6 sccm . | 7Electricity
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the invention relates to a process for the preparation of milk and milk powders having a long storage life utilizing techniques which are known per se . to that end , a milk liquid is prepared , which is evaporated , and a fat fraction is added to the milk liquid in one or more effects of the evaporator . this process is particularly suitable for the preparation of a milk having a long storage life , in which unsaturated fatty acid chains are present . | 0Human Necessities
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a high - availability computer server system , and method of operation thereof , capable of serving a large number of requests received from a plurality of computer client devices connected through a network to said server system , said requests specifically identifying said server system , said server system comprising : a messaging and queuing unit having an input connected to said network upon which said requests identifying said server system are received , and an output ; and a plurality of server units connected in parallel to said output of said messaging and queuing unit , where each server unit pulls requests off of a queue in the messaging and queuing unit . | 7Electricity
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a neutron absorbent including a composite material is provided . the composite material is obtained by impregnating a carbon material with a boron oxide and / or a hydrate compound thereof , and baking such carbon material under pressure by inert gas at a temperature of not lower than 1500 ° c . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the present invention relates to an installation intended for the pyrolysis of solids , comprising a rotary furnace inside which pyrolysis is achieved , and a means for heating the rotary furnace . the installation according to the invention further comprises a means for preheating the solids , located upstream from said furnace , said means comprises at least two zones in which the solids are preheated at different temperatures and a gas extraction device into which the pyrolysis gases are led after passing through at least one of said preheating zones . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a method an apparatus are provided for imparting a sliding capacity to a wire which is fed through at least one loop of a strand of material which has been steeped in a lubricant such as paraffin or wax . preferably , the strand of material is advanced at a speed which is less than the feed speed of the wire . the apparatus includes means for feeding the wire and means for advancing the strand of material around the wire . the apparatus also includes a compensating device which adjusts the tension of the strand of material and a checking device for automatically checking the lubricating operation . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the present invention relates to lower urinary dysfunctions and more particularly to an electronic stimulator implant and method to improve bladder voiding and prevent bladder hyperreflexia . there is provided an electronic stimulator implant for which comprises a tonicity signal generator generating a tonicity signal which prevents bladder hyperreflexia combined with a voiding signal generator generating a voiding signal for voiding the bladder . the implant is connected to an end of an electrode , and the second end thereof is connected to a sacral nerve . when the voiding key is activated , the voiding signal is generated which activates detrusor muscle contraction , causing bladder voiding . the voiding may be achieved without dyssynergia , by activating detrusor muscle contraction without activating external urethral sphincter contraction . the tonicity signal may be provided intermittently . the implant may be activated by a manually activated external controller . | 0Human Necessities
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an actuator containing a drive mechanism that moves a locking pin forward and backward . said drive mechanism is provided with the following : a holder that holds the locking pin ; a cam member that has a cam gear ; and a power - transmitting member in which a lower gear to which power from a motor is transmitted and an upper gear coupled to the cam gear are formed . the cam is offset from the center of rotation of the cam gear . the holder is pushed in a forward / backward direction by reciprocal motion of the cam within a range that constitutes less than a full revolution about the center of rotation of the cam gear . a region into which part of the lower gear fits and a region through which the cam moves are provided in a space above one surface of the cam gear . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the invention provides methodologies and apparatus for producing devitalized soft - tissue implants where the implant retains metabolically non - viable and / or reproductively non - viable cells , and preferably retains large molecular weight cytoplasmic proteins , such implants produced both in small quantities and in commercializable quantities . such soft - tissue implants include vascular graft substitutes . a devitalized graft is produced by subjecting the tissue sample to an induced pressure mediated flow of an extracting solution , optionally followed by inducing a pressure mediated flow of a salt solution , then washing the tissue to produce the devitalized graft . the devitalized grafts produced are uniform and non - immunogenic . the inventive method allows for the production of multiple devitalized soft tissue implants , where processing time is significantly less than prior art processes and the number of implants produced per day is increased over prior art processes . in clinical use , the devitalized grafts produced exhibit significantly improved in long - term durability and function , and enhanced recellularization post - implantation . | 0Human Necessities
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an elevator installation includes at least one car or floor door and at least one acceleration sensor mounted on the door . the sensor generates measurements that are transmitted wirelessly to a communications module for determining maintenance data . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a light emitting diode package includes at least one led chip , a carrier , a light reflection element and at least one outside connection electrode . the led chip is disposed on the carrier and a conductive line or a flip chip method is used to connect the electrodes of the led chip to the external connection electrodes . a transparent material is used for fixing the light reflection element and carrier , and forming a lens . | 7Electricity
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system and methods for processing signals in a television system are disclosed and may include measuring relative power of rf carriers over a full bandwidth of one or more received tv channels . the method may also include determining based on the measured relative power , whether the one or more received tv channels includes a digital component or an analog component without demodulating the received tv channel . it may be determined whether the one or more received tv channels includes a digital component or an analog component without synchronizing and / or decoding the one or more received tv channels . the method may further include tuning to the one or more received tv channels . it may be determined whether an applied power gain for the one or more received tv channels is a maximum power gain . | 7Electricity
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a lighting apparatus for a snowplow comprises a plurality of lamps fixed to the top portion of a snowplow . holes are applied to structural members of the snowplow moldboard , and fasteners and protectors are employed to fixedly attach electrical connections through the holes . fasteners such as eye bolts are used to fixedly attach the electrical connections that run from the snowplow blade , through the snowplow frame , and into the engine compartment . the resultant lighting system illuminates the area in front of the snowplow for better operation . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a hybrid routing and forwarding solution for a mobile wireless sensor network is provided . this invention allows each node of the wireless sensor network to move in random directions in a three dimensional space . the invention seeks to minimize resource consumption while optimizing routing and forwarding in a wireless sensor network . | 7Electricity
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a circuit for implementing elliptic curve and hyperelliptic curve encryption and decryption operations , having a read only memory with no more than about two kilobytes of accessible memory , containing first programming instructions . an arithmetic logic unit has access to second programming instructions that are resident in a gate - level program disposed in the arithmetic logic unit , and is operable to receive data from no more than one input fifo register . a microcontroller has no more than about two thousand gates , and is adapted to read the first programming instructions from the read only memory , send control signals to the arithmetic logic unit , and receive flags from the arithmetic logic unit . the arithmetic unit reads the third programming instructions , selectively performs elliptic curve and hyperelliptic curve encryption and decryption operations on the data according to the second programming instructions and the microcontroller , and sends output to no more than one output fifo register . | 7Electricity
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a drop cloth includes : a sheet of material having a length substantially greater than its width ; and a series of panels , each panel being connected to sheet along the length of the sheet . the panels are generally identical to one another and are equally spaced along the length of the sheet such that , when the drop cloth is applied to a staircase , a first panel of a pair of adjacent panels covers a horizontal section of the stairs and the other panel of the pair of adjacent panels covers a vertical section of the stairs , with a fabric area extending between the pair of adjacent panels and over a nose of a stair . the drop cloth can be used for protection against drips and spills when painting along a staircase . the drop cloth also can be used when painting along a wall of a room . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a cold cathode lighting system comprising a cold cathode lamp with electrodes on either end of the lamp , oriented such that it includes an electrode extension in order to return the electrode to the same parallel position as the main body of the lamp . the lamp &# 39 ; s electrodes are inserted into a casing that is comprised of a casing covers on either ends of the casing which may slid be opened . the casing covers interact with a electrode cover assembly underneath the casing covers , that allows the lamp to be inserted when the casing covers are opened . the closing of the casing covers will safely engage an interconnection with the lamp &# 39 ; s electrodes through the electrode cover assembly . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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this invention relates to a composition for use in the treatment of pathogenic microorganisms in a live animal , the composition comprising an electro - chemically activated , anion - containing aqueous solution . | 0Human Necessities
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provided is a semiconductor integrated circuit including a variable resistor circuit of the small layout area , which is free from an error in resistance caused by on - state resistances of switch elements for trimming , and is also free from power supply voltage dependence and temperature dependence . the semiconductor integrated circuit including a variable resistor circuit includes : a resistor circuit including a plurality of series - connected resistors ; a selection circuit including a plurality of switch elements for selecting a connected number of the plurality of series - connected resistors ; and a control circuit for controlling on - state resistances of the plurality of switch elements . the control circuit controls the on - state resistances of the plurality of switch elements so as to obtain a predetermined ratio to a resistance of the plurality of series - connected resistors of the resistor circuit . | 6Physics
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an extrudate comprising titania , a carboxyalkyl cellulose , and a hydroxyalkyl cellulose is disclosed . the extrudates have a smooth outer surface when they exit the extruder . the extrusion processibility is improved . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a machine for cross - cutting a web of material . a roller - mounted knife carrier is supported along its length on a bend - resistant support by supporting plates which are rotatably driven in synchronization with the knife carrier . the plates are of generally circular configuration with recesses on the circumference thereof to permit passage of the knife therethrough . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a food age organization system that provides the user with a convenient way by which to label the leftover food containers in their refrigerators , indicating the date upon which it was placed therein . simple in design , the system incorporates a color - coding system wherein the date upon which a food storage container was placed in a refrigerator can be ascertained quickly and easily . | 6Physics
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the present invention is concerned with core and shell polymeric particles having microvoids in the core and one or more channels connecting the microvoids to the exterior of the particle . these particles , or lcaps are produced by forming a core of polymeric acid , encasing the core in a shell polymer permeable to base , and then neutralizing the core such that the core swells , causing the shell to &# 34 ; explode &# 34 ; in a controlled fashion . this controlled explosion causes channels to form in the shell . these particles can be used as control release devices for target compounds , to impart reinforcing properties to acrylic films , as an opacifying agent in coating compositions , and as a supplement or replacement of part or all of the pigmentary material or extenders that would otherwise be used in such coating compositions . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a portable telescoping observation stand attachable to a pole , a tree or like object by way of straps includes a plurality of telescopically engaged sections maintained in an extended position by locking members removably received in slots in overlapping ends of adjacent sections . foot hold members removably attached to the sections provide steps for the stand with the locking members also serving as steps for the stand . when the stand is collapsed , the sections are nested together , the removed locking members and foot hold members are stored in a compartment defined by the nested sections . | 4Fixed Constructions
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apparatus for separating relatively large particles from dust particles , comprising an enclosed separating station for separating the large particles from the dust particles . the large particle and dust particle mixture is pneumatically conveyed from a supply source to the separating station . the separated large particles and dust particles are conveyed from the separating station to respective depositories by respective pneumatic conveyors . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a biological tissue slicer having improvements therein which enable an inexperienced operator to rapidly prepare minimally traumatized tissue slices of excellent viability and of very uniform shape and dimension . the improvements limit contact of the cutting edge of the blade with the tissue to avoid irregular surfaces and trauma to the tissue sample . the device utilizes two pins and one or more magnets to hold the blade to a rapidly reciprocally moving blade holder such that uniform tissue slices of defined dimensions are produced by eliminating excessive lateral and vertical movement of the blade . | 6Physics
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filtering systems and methods remove debris from coolant in a nuclear reactor setting . one or more filters are installed outside coolant reservoirs specifically where coolant will flow toward the reservoir , such as during a transient or other coolant leak event . useable filters permit coolant through - flow while catching , straining , diverting , or otherwise removing debris from the coolant without significant interference with the coolant flow . filters can be installed at any location in a flow path for coolant flowing toward the reservoir , including pipes draining into a suppression pool , floor or personnel platform gratings , areas around main steam legs or steam generators , in a reactor drywell , etc . one or more filters are installed by securing the filter in a coolant flow path into a coolant source . installation and maintenance can be performed during any maintenance period . | 6Physics
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a method and apparatus for direct sequence spread spectrum communication having low complexity . in the transmitter , the data bit is spreaded by a code sequence , a reference code is interleaved with the code sequence , and together they are transmitted by the transmitter . the corresponding receiver recovers the data signal from the received signal by transforming the received signal to a complex base band signal and differentially decoding the base band signal at the chip level . the spreaded signal is despreaded by the chip - level differential operation , thus eliminating the decorrelation operation , and so significantly reducing the cost of the overall system . furthermore , this system is very robust to any carrier frequency drift since the chip - level differential operation is used , thus releasing the reference clock or crystal requirements , and so further reducing the cost of the system . | 7Electricity
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a sputtered low copper concentration multilayered , device interconnect metallurgy structure is disclosed herein . the interconnect metallization structure comprises a sputtered aluminum - copper weight percent copper conductor . in the preferred embodiment , the alcu conductor has formed on one or both of its surfaces a layer of an intermetallic compound formed from a group iva metal and aluminum . the group iva metal is deposited by sputtering . optionally , onto said top intermetallic layer is further deposited a non - reflective , non - corrosive , etch - stop , capping layer . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a device for identifying a determined repetitive sequence of predetermined signals arriving on a modem . the device includes a delay circuit so that all the words of a sequence are simultaneously present ; a combination circuit for providing a combined word ; a circuit for calculating the modulus of each combined word and for comparing this modulus with a threshold ; a circuit for counting clock pulses corresponding to the rate at which words arrive ; a circuit for inhibiting the counting circuit when the modulus of the combined word is lower than the threshold ; and a circuit for providing an identification signal when a predetermined number of clock signals is counted . | 7Electricity
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a faucet fitting system having interchangeable components useable in both single handle and dual handle faucet fixtures . the component system is designed to allow the same putty plate with breast plate , waterway spout , aerator and mounting nuts to be used with the various escutcheons , metering valves and waterways associated with the single handle and dual handle faucet fixtures . specially constructed water valves , putty plates and escutcheon constructions useable in conjunction with the system are also disclosed . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a photoresist mask used in the fabrication of an integrated circuit is described . this mask can include a first portion having a phase characteristic ; a second portion being located proximate the first portion and having the same phase characteristic as the first portion ; and a segment disposed between the first portion and the second portion to prevent phase conflict between the first portion and the second portion . | 6Physics
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a method of making below 250 - nm uv light transmitting optical fluoride lithography crystals includes applying heat along a shortest path of conduction of a selected optical fluoride crystal , heating the optical fluoride crystal to an annealing temperature , holding the temperature of the optical fluoride crystal at the annealing temperature , and gradually cooling the optical fluoride crystal to provide a low - birefringence optical fluoride crystal for transmitting below 250 - nm uv light . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a power transmission device is provided , the power transmission device comprising : a motor including a rotor having a permanent magnet embedded therein and a stator , and configured to generate a rotational force ; a reducer configured to transmit the rotational force of the motor ; and a wet brake mechanism configured to put a brake the rotation of the motor . spaces accommodating the motor , the reducer , and the brake mechanism communicate with each other so that lubricant oil can flow through the spaces . a leakage magnetic flux at an axial end face of the rotor away from the brake mechanism is greater than that of the end face toward the brake mechanism . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a detecting device and a detecting method for monitoring a battery module are provided . the battery module is electrically connected to a load and includes a first battery unit , a second battery unit and a connecting device . the connecting device connects the positive electrode of the first battery unit to the negative electrode of the second battery unit . the detecting device includes a shunt , a voltage detecting module and a control module . the shunt is serial connected between the battery module and the load to measures the load current . the voltage detecting module measures the voltage difference across the connecting device between the positive electrode and the negative electrode . the control module computes the equivalent resistance across the connecting device between the positive electrode and the negative electrode according to the load current and the voltage difference . therefore , the hazard caused by aging of the electric circuit can be prevented by monitoring the equivalent resistance , which infers the change of the assembly quality . | 6Physics
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a method , device , and system use bluetooth - assisted communication in a wireless local area network . the method includes communicating with a wireless network using a wireless local area network interface , establishing an inactive mode based on communication activity with the wireless network , communicating with the wireless network using a bluetooth interface , and establishing an active mode based on communication activity with the wireless network . the inactive mode disables the wlan interface and the active mode enables the wlan interface . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a data packet for bidirectional transmission of data packets in the case of data transmission between a first and a second communication device and a method for transmitting such a data packet is provided . a data packet that is transmitted from a first to a second communication device to contain a piece of acknowledgement information for all data packets that have already been received from the first communication device previously during this data transmission . | 7Electricity
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methods and systems for the cross incentivizing of food and entertainment sales . in one aspect , a method includes receiving an entertainment selection from a user . in response to the received entertainment selection , presenting to the user information concerning at least one sponsoring food , wherein a sponsoring food when selected covers a cost of the selected entertainment . then receiving from the user a sponsoring food selection and retrieving the selected entertainment from a location differing from the location of where the selected sponsoring food is prepared . afterwards , delivering the selected entertainment and the selected sponsoring food to the user . | 6Physics
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the present invention provides a method of manufacturing optical devices which includes the steps of providing a substrate and forming at least one optical layer on the substrate . the optical layer is formed by a chemical vapor deposition process which includes a deuterated source gas . the present invention also provides an optical device which includes a substrate and an optical layer including deuterium . | 6Physics
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a mounting plate having a central shaft fixedly and coaxially mounted to the shaft is arranged for reception within a pot member and with the mounting plate positioned on the pot floor spaced therefrom by a plurality of support feet . in this manner , the central shaft may be manually grasped for the lifting of the mounting plate from the pot effecting separation of a plant positioned upon the mounting plate from the associated pot . | 0Human Necessities
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a portable cooking grill includes upright posts , rails , a grilling surface , and a fuel tray . each rail couples a pair of the upright posts . the grilling surface is coupled with the rails and supports food for cooking . the fuel tray is coupled with the rails and receives a volume of fuel . the grilling surface and the fuel tray slide relative to each other to allow them to be relatively moved into distinct positions . in one position , the fuel tray is beneath the grilling surface . in another position , at least a portion of the fuel tray is not beneath the grilling surface . | 0Human Necessities
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a buffer circuit in an integrated circuit for applying to a connecting terminal thereof an output signal the polarity of which depends on a voltage to which an external load resistor is connected , the other end of this load resistor being connected to the terminal . the circuit comprises two output transistors arranged in series with two current measuring impedances for measuring the direction of the current flowing through the load resistor and for cutting off one of the output transistors . | 7Electricity
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