baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent TW-I793674-B (TW)
Title: 衛星追蹤系統及其追蹤方法
Inventor: CHOU FU-SHAN
IPC: G01S19/28
Filed: 2021-07-14
Granted: 2023-02-21
Abstract: 本揭露提供一種衛星追蹤系統及追蹤方法。該衛星追蹤系統具有一陣列之天線元件以及一控制單元。每一天線元件的一饋入電流係經過一相位移位器。該控制單元產生用於該相位移位器的一控制訊號。該衛星追蹤系統根據該控制訊號以搜尋、定位以及追蹤一目標衛星。該衛星追蹤系統與追蹤方法在該搜尋階段係利用步進掃描以及粒子群最佳化，在該定位階段中係利用小範圍步進掃描對搜尋階段產生的多個間隙進行補償，以及在該追蹤階段中的圓錐掃描所形成。
Patent TW-I783648-B (TW)
Inventor: WANG TSUNG-KUEI
IPC: G02B5/00
Filed: 2021-08-26
Granted: 2022-11-11
Abstract: 本發明所提供一種環型光學元件，定義一軸向，具有一內環面以及一與該內環面相間隔的外環面，該環型光學元件包含：一第一環凸部，鄰近該內環面，並具有一第一環凸頂面；一第二環凸部，鄰近該外環面，並具有一第二環凸頂面；以及一環凹部，位於該第一環凸部與該第二環凸部之間，並具有一環凹底面；其中該第一環凸頂面與該環凹底面的延伸面沿該軸向的距離大於該第二環凸頂面與該環凹底面的延伸面沿該軸向的距離，且該第二環凸部還具有一連接該第二環凸頂面與該外環面的環斜面。
Patent TW-I782677-B (TW)
Inventor: FREEMAN ZACHARY
IPC: F41G1/42
Filed: 2021-08-26
Granted: 2022-11-01
Abstract: 揭示一種用於一槍支之瞄準系統及相關方法。該瞄準系統具有前上翻瞄準及後上翻瞄準，其中該前瞄準器包括：一上翻部分，其具有一視桿可部分延伸穿過其之孔徑；一旋鈕，其包括在一第一側上之一或多個凹口且該視桿自一第二側延伸；至少一個制動，其經配置以面向且與該一或多個凹口相互作用。該旋鈕經組態以繞一第一軸線旋轉，其中該旋轉使該視桿沿該第一軸線在一第一方向上移動；該旋鈕在一第二方向上基於該制動與該等凹口介接之傾斜；及該視桿在該第二方向上之傾斜，藉此迫使該視桿之至少一部分壓靠該孔徑，或其之一組合。
Patent TW-I775642-B (TW)
Inventor: WU CHANG-SHIOU
IPC: E04C5/06
Filed: 2021-10-12
Granted: 2022-08-21
Abstract: 本發明提供一種鋼筋籠模組，包含第一開口鋼筋網以及第二開口鋼筋網。第一開口鋼筋網係沿一中心方向延伸，並部分圍繞該中心方向形成長條凹槽狀以圍成第一容置部，且具有第一開口。第二開口鋼筋網係沿該中心方向延伸，並部分圍繞該中心方向形成長條凹槽狀以圍成第二容置部，且具有與第一開口朝向相反方向的第二開口。其中，第一開口鋼筋網與第二開口鋼筋網能相蓋合，第一開口鋼筋網以至少部分分佈於第二開口，且第一開口鋼筋網至少部分穿過第二開口伸入第二容置部，使第一容置部與第二容置部至少部分重疊。
Patent TW-I793856-B (TW)
Inventor: YU TSUI WE
IPC: B02B1/04
Filed: 2021-11-12
Granted: 2023-02-21
Abstract: The invention is a processing method for Coix seed, including raw materials soaking in water to make the tissue swell and soft, followed by rotating at high-temperature cooker, and tempering at proper moisture content, then rolling and drying. The product can be used direct with rice or other grains for cooking without any pretreatment.
Patent TW-I792724-B (TW)
Inventor: LAIR TIM
IPC: B65H9/08
Filed: 2021-11-29
Granted: 2023-02-11
Abstract: A positioning device (38) for holding a flat flexible part, especially a sheet, on a positioning surface (46) is presented. It comprises a body (44) having a suction opening (50) for aspiring the part and a fluid port (52) being in fluid communication with the suction opening (50). Furthermore, an abutment protrusion (60) is provided on a connection surface (48) for abutting the positioning device (38) against a base part (28) 
to which it may be mounted. Also a sealing protrusion (64) is arranged on the connection surface (48) for compressing a gasket (42) being interposed between the positioning device (38) and the base part (28). A height (H a ) of the abutment protrusion (60) is bigger than a height (H s ) of the sealing protrusion (64). Additionally, a positioning assembly (24) is presented which comprises at least one such positioning device (38). Furthermore, a sheet material processing machine comprising at least one such positioning assembly (24) is introduced.
Patent TW-I802132-B (TW)
Title: 新型汽車腳墊
Inventor: HUANG CHENG-SU
IPC: B60N3/06
Filed: 2021-12-07
Granted: 2023-05-11
Abstract: 一種新型汽車腳墊，其包括凹槽殼體和止擋結構，止擋結構設置於凹槽殼體的底面上，用於限制物體移動。藉此，該新型汽車腳墊可置放物體，保護腳墊的整潔和駕駛者的腳部活動，降低交通風險的可能性，並且便於取放物體。
Patent TW-I810773-B (TW)
Title: Plasmin inhibitor, preparation method and application thereof
Inventor: YANG ANLE
IPC: A61K31/661
Filed: 2022-01-03
Granted: 2023-08-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) that can inhibit plasmin activity, delay fibrinolysis, and have coagulation and hemostatic activities, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, isomers, prodrugs and mixtures thereof, wherein X, R 1  to R 5  are as defined in the specification.
Patent TW-I815317-B (TW)
Inventor: SAEGUSA HISASHI
IPC: F24C15/16
Filed: 2022-02-23
Granted: 2023-09-11
Abstract: [課題] 提供一種有利於高效地對加熱對象物進行加熱的烤箱。
        [解決手段] 具有載置加熱對象物的網構件之烤箱，其中具備有：箱狀的加熱室，其在前面具有能夠開閉的門，在內部配置有前述網構件；複數個加熱器，其在前述加熱室的內部延伸設置；以及反射構件，其設於前述加熱室的內部，反射分別從前述複數個加熱器放射的熱線，前述複數個加熱器包括配置於前述網構件的上方的上側加熱器，前述反射構件包括構成前述加熱室的上面的一部分的第1反射面，前述第1反射面配置於前述上側加熱器的上方，具有朝向前述上側加熱器凸出的曲面形狀。
Patent TW-I812130-B (TW)
Title: 線性滑軌及其滑動模組
Inventor: CHEN HOU-YIN
IPC: B23Q11/08
Filed: 2022-03-30
Granted: 2023-08-11
Abstract: 本發明公開一種線性滑軌及其滑動模組。所述滑動模組包含一滑塊、兩個側擴充體、及兩個側防塵件。所述滑塊定義有一滑動方向且包含有一基部及分別自所述基部延伸的兩個側翼部。兩個所述側擴充體埋射成形於所述滑塊的兩個所述側翼部，並且每個所述側擴充體無間隙地連接於所述滑塊的兩個端面以及相對應所述側翼部的內緣。每個所述側擴充體的長度大於相對應所述側翼部的長度，並且兩個所述側擴充體分別形成有彼此相向且平行於所述滑動方向的兩個側嵌合槽。兩個所述側防塵件可拆卸地沿所述滑動方向分別插設於兩個所述側嵌合槽內。
Patent ZA-200308860-B (ZA)
Title: Pyrazolo [1,5-a] pyridines and medicines containing the same
Inventor: HISASHI SHIBATA
IPC: C07D/
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: Compounds represented by the general formula: <CHEM> Äwherein R<1> represents methoxy, ethyl, methylthio, etc., R<2>, R<3> and R<4> each represent hydrogen, a halogen, etc., R<5> and R<6> each represent -X<5>-X<6>-X<7> (wherein X<5> represents a single bond or -CO-, X<6> represents a single bond, -NR<3a>, etc. and X<7> and R<3a> each represent hydrogen, C1-10 alkyl, etc.), and Ar represents phenyl, pyridyl, etc.Ü, salts thereof and hydrates of the foregoing.
Patent ZA-200404108-B (ZA)
Title: Remote control of drilling rigs
Inventor: MIKAEL RAMSTROM
IPC: H04Q/
Filed: 2004-05-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for remote control of drilling rigs, where the remote control is performed in a from the drilling rig (1) remotely located control centre (2). The system is arranged to utilise a standardised data communication method for communication between the remotely located control centre (2) and the drilling rig (1). The system further includes a control unit (11) arranged to control the data communication between the remotely located control centre (2) and the drilling rig (1), and other traffic within the network. The invention also relates to such a control unit (11).
Patent ZA-200501336-B (ZA)
Title: Systems and methods for encoding randomly distributed features in an object
Inventor: DARKO KIROVSKI
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2005-02-15
Abstract: The described systems and methods described are directed at encoding randomly distributed features in an object. Randomly distributed features in an authentication object are determined. Data representing the randomly distributed features is compressed and encoded with a signature. A label is created and includes the authentication object and the encoded data. The data may be compressed by determining a probability density function associated with the authentication object. Vectors associated with the randomly distributed attributes are determined based, at least in part, on the probability density function. The vectors are encoded using an arithmetic coding algorithm.
Patent ZA-200602146-B (ZA)
Title: Process and apparatus for recovery of non-ferrous metals from zinc residues
Inventor: MAURITS VAN CAMP
IPC: C22B/
Filed: 2004-08-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the separation and recovery of non-ferrous metals from zinc-bearing residues, in particular from residues produced by the zinc manufacturing industry. The process comprises the steps of:-subjecting the residue to a flash or agitated bath fuming step, thereby producing an Fe bearing slag and Zn- and Pb-bearing fumes; and-extracting the Zn- and Pb-bearing fumes and valorizing Zn and Pb; characterized in that CaO, SiO2 and MgO are added as a flux before or during the fuming step so as to obtain a final slag composition with: formula (I) all concentrations being expressed in wt %. The invention also relates to a single-chamber reactor for Zn-fuming equipped with one or more submerged plasma torches as heat and gas sources. [ Fe ] [ SiO 2 ] + [ CaO ] [ SiO 2 ] + [ Mg ⁢ O ] 3 > 3.5 ; ⁢ ⁢ 0.1 < [ CaO ] [ SiO 2 ] < 1.3 ; and ⁢ ⁢ 6 < [ SiO 2 ] < 22 ( I )
Patent ZA-200607555-B (ZA)
Title: Combination therapy
Inventor: ROBERT WEDGE STEPHEN
IPC: A61K45/06
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of an antiangiogenic and/or vascular permeability reducing effect in a warm-blooded animal such as a human which is optionally being treated with ionising radiation, particularly a method for the treatment of a cancer, particularly a cancer involving a solid tumour, which comprises the administration of AZD2171 in combination with 5-FU, CPT-11 or 5-FU and CPT-11; to a pharmaceutical composition comprising AZD2171 and 5-FU, CPT-11 or 5-FU and CPT-11; to a combination product comprising AZD2171 and 5-FU, CPT-11 or 5-FU and CPT-11 for use in a method of treatment of a human or animal body by therapy; to a kit comprising AZD2171 and 5-FU, CPT-11 or 5-FU and CPT-11; to the use of AZD2171 and 5-FU, CPT-11 or 5-FU and CPT-11 in the manufacture of a medicament for use in the production of an antiangiogenic and/or vascular permeability reducing effect in a warm-blooded animal such as a human which is optionally being treated with ionising radiation.
Patent ZA-200608280-B (ZA)
Title: Liquid dispensing device
Inventor: ENGELEN WIM
IPC: B05B/
Filed: 2006-10-04
Abstract: The present invention is related to a battery-operated liquid dispensing device comprising a valve which is operated by the trigger (4), and which comprises a valve body (22) with a resilient dome-shaped portion (24), which closes off the valve by being biased against the valve seat (25). By pulling the trigger (4), the dome-shaped portion (24) is pushed away from the seat (25), thereby creating a passage for the liquid to pass to a gear pump and nozzle (5). <IMAGE>
Patent ZA-200808648-B (ZA)
Title: Identity document with tissue reinforcement
Inventor: VAN DEN BERG JAN
IPC: B42D/
Filed: 2008-10-09
Abstract: Identity document and also method for producing said identity document. Such a document or bank card is provided with a hole pattern acting as a security feature, for example depicting the face of the rightful holder of that document. In order to prevent cracks or other damage at the position of the hole pattern, it is proposed that a tissue layer be placed at that point. The tissue layer consists of a tissue web made up of intersecting multifilament threads. If a staggered grid pattern of the perforation has to be obtained, the thread directions preferably extend at an angle of approximately 60 or 90°.
Patent ZA-200908921-B (ZA)
Title: Method for spinning the liquid matrix, device for production of nanofibres through electrostatic spinning of liquid matrix and spinning electrode for such device
Inventor: PETRAS DAVID
IPC: B29C48/05
Filed: 2009-12-14
Abstract: A device for production of nanofibers through electrostatic spinning of the liquid matrix in electrostatic field between at least one spinning electrode and a collecting electrode positioned opposite thereto, while the spinning electrode contains at least one spinning member containing the cord, which comprises a straight section which is parallel with a plane of depositing the nanofibers and/or with the collecting electrode and it forms an active spinning zone of the cord. The cord of the spinning member is stationary or is displaceable in a direction of its length or is movable in a direction of its length either discontinuously or continuously and to the cord there is assigned a device for application of the liquid matrix on the cord in a direction of length of the cord.
Patent ZA-201901367-B (ZA)
Title: Inhibition of olig2 activity
Inventor: BEATON GRAHAM
Filed: 2019-03-05
Abstract: Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which inhibit the activity of Olig2. Also described herein are methods of using such Olig2 inhibitors, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating cancer and other diseases. In particular the Olig2 inhibitors may be used to treat glioblastoma.
Patent ZA-202204982-B (ZA)
Title: Stable formulation of integrin antibody
Inventor: JAYARAMAN MURALI
Filed: 2022-05-06
Abstract: The present invention discloses a stable pharmaceutical formulation of an α4β7antibody, wherein the formulation contains buffer, PEG, salt, amino acid and surfactant and wherein the formulation is devoid of sugar and/or sugar alcohols. The disclosed antibody formulations are liquid formulations, and are also suitable to be formulated as a lyophilized powder.
Patent ZA-202303923-B (ZA)
Title: System and method for network access payment processing
Inventor: DE BRUYN DANIEL IGNATIUS
Filed: 2023-03-29
Abstract: A system and method for network access payment processing are provided. The method includes assigning a unique identifier number to an internet terminal and outputting the unique identifier number for distribution to an end-user associated with the internet terminal. The method includes receiving the unique identifier number from a payment channel, the unique identifier number having been input into the payment channel by the end-user. The method includes providing network package options associated with the unique identifier number to the payment channel for output to the end-user. The method includes receiving payment information associated with the unique identifier number from the payment channel, the information including an end-user selection from the network package options. The method includes distributing a payment confirmation based on the payment information to a network facility, for the network facility to authorise and connect the internet terminal associated with the unique identifier number in accordance with the end-user selection.
Patent GR-1003919-B (GR)
Title: Cork stopper with internal stopper remover
Inventor: MACHAIRAS KYRIAKOS
IPC: B67B7/44
Filed: 2001-04-24
Abstract: he invention is composed of a cylinder-shaped cork having internally a cylindrical hole with a plastic cylinder (4) inside, and 12 external projections (8).  Furthermore, there is a plastic piston (2-3) whose body end has, accordingly, the shape ofan upside down triangle (fig.1), of a square (fig2) or of, a screw (fig3) liable to be pulled upwards; the piston catches the internal recesses of the plastic cylinder while the cork stopper is synchronically removed from the bottle.
Patent GR-1004490-B (GR)
Title: Mechanical apparatus for cleaning carpets
Inventor: KREKOUKIS IOANNIS DIONYSIOS
IPC: D06G1/00
Filed: 2003-04-22
Abstract: he invention relates to a mechanical apparatus and method of cleaning carpets from solid residues adhered deep to the basis and surface of the carpet's pile. The cleaning process is mechanical and the cleaning method consists in flexing the carpetfor the piles to be opened. At the point where the pile is opened, strong air stream issued from the air nozzle (K10) is blown and strong vibration is applied to detach residues from carpet. A metal beam, having the shape of an inversed delta letter(A1) initiated by the vibrator A3, accomplishes the flexing and vibration of the carpet. Afterwards, the scraping cylinder K2, which bears asymmetrical metal ribs, scrapes the piles to remove fluff and hair therefrom. The cleaning apparatus in question is a unified complex characterised by an upper and a lower part. The upper part opens for the carpet's placing and entrains -when opened- all related mechanisms. In operational condition, the cleaning apparatus is closed and enclosed in a protective shell. Detached dirties are removed by the sucker K9.
Patent MX-337959-B (MX)
Title: Tertiary amines blocked with polymer acids.
Inventor: RISTER ERNEST L JR
IPC: C08G18/34
Filed: 2008-01-18
Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for forming a catalyst. In one aspect, the catalyst is formed by mixing at least one tertiary amine with at least one polymer acid. Such catalysts are particularly useful in the polymerization of polyurethane foams.
Patent MX-294415-B (MX)
Title: Hermetic closing system, additive dispenser, for containers and/or bottles.
Inventor: HOFFA MAURO ANDRES CANZIANI
Filed: 2009-12-08
Abstract: A system for closing containers of the bottle and/or jar type which, at the same time, is a dispenser of active formulas placed inside an airtight space created in its interior, counting on specially designed means to be able to evacuate them towards the liquid or content of the bottle at the moment when the mix needs to be made. This closing system is equipped with a tubular space designed to hermetically contain active formulas in its interior and, that at the same time contains a movable push-cut carriage (4) that is driven mechanically by an external puller to cut the seals of said tubular space and push the active formulas towards the interior of a bottle or jar that contains liquids, thus permitting the mixing of the formula with the content of the bottle at the moment it is required.
Patent MX-346563-B (MX)
Title: Printer register holographic images.
Inventor: ROBERT HAZEN
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 2010-09-03
Abstract: A method of creating a substrate containing multiple holographic images. The method includes dividing the substrate into a plurality of equally sized print surfaces and placing a holographic image on each of the print surfaces. Wherein the holographic image is placed at substantially the same location on each of the print surfaces.
Patent MX-350651-B (MX)
Title: Synthetic base having a bar or tablet form for the manufacture of disinfectants and cleaning products.
Inventor: VÍCTOR MANUEL TREJO MONTOYA
IPC: C11D1/66
Filed: 2012-11-30
Abstract: The present invention refers to the production of a synthetic base comprising 70 to 80% of polyethylenglycol of high molecular weight, 10 to 15% of polyethyleneglycol or propylene glycol mono-distearate and 10 to 15% of cetyl alcohol, which non-ionic character allows different disinfectants and cleaning products to be formulated in a bar or tablet form with a wide variety of raw materials and additives such as bactericides, biocides, fungicides, surfactants of the anionic, non-anionic, cationic, amphoteric type as well as a wide range of dyes, colorants, perfumes, essential oils, moisturizers and additives for the skin care.
Patent MX-359421-B (MX)
Title: Indexed positive displacement rotary motion device.
Inventor: JUAN ALEJANDRO
IPC: F01C3/08
Filed: 2009-09-17
Abstract: An indexing system for a rotor assembly where the indexing system can regulate the rotational location of drive rotors that are configured to rotate about a shaft in one form.
Patent MX-346954-B (MX)
Title: A method of manufacturing an optical lens.
Inventor: EURIN BRIGITTE
IPC: B24B13/005
Filed: 2012-12-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing an optical lens, the method comprising: a lens member providing step during which a lens member comprising a first surface and a first reference system identified by engraved markings on the first surface are provided, a surface data providing step during which surface data corresponding to a second surface of the optical lens to be manufactured are provided, a second markings providing step during which second markings are provided on the lens member defining a second reference system, a marking positioning error providing step during which a marking positioning error between the second markings and the engraved markings is provided, taping step during which an adhesive tape is provided on the first surface of the lens member, a manufacturing step during which the second surface of the optical lens is manufactured according to the surface data and the marking positioning error such that the relative position of the first and second surfaces is respected.
Patent MX-356941-B (MX)
Title: A process for lime slurry production.
Inventor: CLARENCE SCHEURMANN III
IPC: C04B2/08
Filed: 2012-09-12
Abstract: A process for controlling scaling on and within lime slaking and handling equipment such as SDA atomizers and reducing lime usage by forming a mixture with at least one polymeric dispersant and a quantity of water and introducing the mixture to a vessel for preparation of a lime slurry.
Patent MX-340901-B (MX)
Title: Wireless power for portable articles.
Inventor: NORMAN R BYRNE
IPC: H02J5/00
Filed: 2014-09-29
Abstract: A wireless electrical power system provides access to high voltage and/or low voltage electrical power at portable articles that are positionable at different locations within a work area, and substantially without the use of exposed cabling. The power system includes a portable article that is positionable at two or more locations within a work area. The work area is defined by a plurality of surfaces, at least one of which incorporates a wireless electrical power transmitter. The portable article incorporates a wireless electrical power receiver that is configured to receive electrical power from the wireless power transmitter when the wireless power receiver is sufficiently close to the wireless power transmitter. The portable article further includes an electrical power outlet that provides users in the work area with access to the electrical power.
Patent MX-354045-B (MX)
Title: System and methods for coping with doppler effects in distributed-input distributed-output wireless systems.
Inventor: PERLMAN STEPHEN G
IPC: H04B7/01
Filed: 2013-05-03
Abstract: A system and methods are described which compensate for the adverse effect of Doppler on the performance of DIDO systems. One embodiment of such a system employs different selection algorithms to adaptively adjust the active BTSs to different UEs based by tracking the changing channel conditions. Another embodiment utilizes channel prediction to estimate the future CSI or DIDO precoding weights, thereby eliminating errors due to outdated CSI.
Patent MX-350913-B (MX)
Title: Gravity transducer and application to hydrocarbon exploration.
Inventor: GEORGE LISZICASZ
IPC: G01V7/04
Filed: 2013-05-22
Abstract: A gravity transducer includes a particle system characterized by internal vibrations relating to its de Broglie wave, a resonant cavity for trapping the particle without holding it in a lattice structure; a source of a phonon wave, wherein the de Broglie wave and the phonon wave interact over a junction area; a power source for applying electrical power across the junction; a sensing system for measuring resistance, voltage, or current across the junction and for producing a sensed signal; and a recording system for recording the sensed signal. The transducer is used in a method of detecting potential hydrocarbon deposits, the method comprising: providing the transducer for sensing a change in a spatial orientation of gravity; flying the gravity transducer across the hydrocarbon deposit; sensing a change in spatial orientation of gravity to produce a signal indicative of geologic subsurface features, generally associated with hydrocarbon deposit; and recording the signal.
Patent MX-352728-B (MX)
Title: Identification of host-compatible downloadable applications.
Inventor: PATRICK MICHAEL CONLAN
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2013-06-20
Abstract: A user's (client) computer sends a request for a listing of applications which can be downloaded from a server in an electronic marketplace and a list of functions provided by a host program. A description of an application, such as in an application manifest, provides a list of required functions and, preferably, a list of optional functions for a software application. The server sends a list of applications supported by those functions. Those supported applications are displayed to the user as being available for downloading. The user selects the desired application and the user's computer requests, and the server provides, a download of that application. The downloaded application will then operate on the user's computer using the required functions provided by the host programs, and may use any optional functions provided by the host programs.
Patent MX-358990-B (MX)
Title: TOOL FOR INSTALLING and REMOVING THREADED MEMBERS.
Inventor: PETER KROLL
IPC: B25B13/18
Filed: 2013-08-23
Abstract: A tool for installing or removing a threaded member as for example a thread protector onto a second threaded member, as for example, the pin or box of an oilfield tubular, which has a jaw for selectively gripping an outer surface of a thread protector, a bridge interconnecting the jaw and a cam, the cam being selectively engageable with the inner surface of the thread protector, the cam being operatively connected to a lever for moving the cam from a first position out of contact with the inner surface of the thread protector to a second position in gripping engagement with the inner surface of the thread protector.