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a gate driving circuit of a lcd comprises a plurality of drivers , a timing processor , a trigger signal processor , a delay unit , and a logic unit for producing an output enable signal . further , transferring the signal to the gate driver of a lcd can efficiently control the charging time of each region in the lcd . the main object of the gate driving circuit of a lcd is that block dim phenomenon in each light crystal region will be restrain , and the visualization of the lcd can be enhanced . | 6Physics
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a rotary power transmission device includes a torque converter , which transmits rotary power between coaxial power input and power output shafts , and a lock up clutch between the power input and power output shafts , which includes first and second plate elements which can be biased towards or away from one another . the first clutch plate element is connected to the power input shaft . in a generally annular space defined between the outer part of the generally toroidal torque converter and the outer part of the second clutch plate element there is disposed a rotary damper which rotationally couples together the second clutch plate element and the power output shaft and provides a certain amount of rotary damping therebetween . the rotary damper includes two outer damper plate elements sandwiched on either side of one inner damper plate element , the outer damper plate elements being connected together , and the combination of them being rotationally connected to the second clutch plate element , while the inner damper plate element is rotationally connected to the power output shaft . two of the damper plate elements are flat annuli lying in said annular space , and one is subtantially a flat disk whose central portion is connected to the power output shaft . the inner damper plate element is pierced with several circumferentially extending slots in which are received compression coil springs , and opposing these slots there are formed in the outer damper plate elements corresponding circumferentially extending slot shaped apertures into which the sides of these springs project . around the entire peripheries of the slot shaped apertures in the outer damper plate elements there extend raised lips , which project from the planes of the outer damper plate elements in the direction away from the inner damper plate element . these lips reinforce the outer damper plate elements , and optionally may taper outwards so as snugly to receive the sides of the compression coil springs . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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with a process for manufacturing compostible thin - walled molded articles such as cups , plates , fast - food packagings , trays , flat sheets and the like , by applying a starch - based baking composition on the lower part of a multipart , preferably bipartite mold , to obtain a tough , durable article of high mechanical stability by using an essentially fat - free baking composition composed of water , a starch product , a release agent , and optionally further conventional additives , by baking the baking composition filling the mold , and by conditioning the resulting product to establish a moisture content of 6 - 22 % by weight , the invention proposes the use , in addition to or instead of starch , of at least one modified starch selected from the group comprising starch esterified with organic acids or phosphoric acid , etherified starch , cross - linked starch and starch capable of being modified by ionic interaction . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a method of operating a multi - queue device , including : storing a plurality of read count pointers , wherein each of the read count pointers is associated with a corresponding queue of the multi - queue device , providing a read count pointer associated with a present queue to read flag logic , adjusting the read count pointer associated with the present queue in response to each read operation performed by the present queue , indicating a read queue switch from the present queue to a next queue , retrieving a read count pointer associated with the next queue ; and then simultaneously providing the read count pointer associated with the present queue and the read count pointer associated with the next queue to the read flag logic . | 6Physics
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a system and method for stimulating a formation surrounding a well and vibrating a device for supporting a gravel pack in the well , according to which a build up of scale on the device is sensed and a corresponding signal is output . a driver is provided for driving a transducer coupled to the device for vibrating the device and removing scale from the device . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a method and apparatus for controlling the rotational speed and phase of a synchronous motor is provided by sensing the motion of the poles with respect to the stator to provide sensor signals . the sensor signals are converted to sensor pulses and compared to constant pulses . driving pulses are generated so that if the poles run ahead , a braking moment is generated , and if the poles lag behind , an accelerating moment is generated . | 6Physics
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in order to form a first capacitor having a small capacitance and a second capacitor having a large capacitance on a substance with a minimum number of manufacturing steps , at least one of electrodes of the first capacitor and at least one of electrodes of the second capacitor are formed simultaneously . | 7Electricity
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in a magnetic torsion meter for measuring the torque exerted on a rotating assembly , the rotating assembly includes first and second sections of a rotating shaft brought together by a torsion shaft . the torsion meter includes an exterior u - shaped fixed magnetic circuit . a continuous source of magnetic excitation creates a flux through the circuit and gaps of the first and second rotors . the first and second rotors each include an annular disk made of a non - magnetic material . the disks each include two concentric coils of ferromagnetic pins . the pins of the first rotor face the pins of the second rotor while defining two measuring gaps . the relative angular position of pins on both sides of the measuring gap is such that the reluctances are equal when no torque is applied but vary inversely when a nonzero torque is applied . the torsion meter includes at least two magnetic induction sensors housed in one of the smooth gaps of the u - shaped magnetic circuit . the sensors measure magnetic flux and output results to a treatment circuit , which produces a signal proportional to the angle of torsion . | 6Physics
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the present invention provides a power negotiation protocol that enables pds and pses to negotiate the amount of inline power that a pd consumes and the corresponding pse provides . this power negotiation allows the pds provide fine - grained power consumption level to pses , and the pses are able to manage inline power efficiently using the negotiation protocol of the present invention . the pds can ask the pses for more power when needed rather than having to constantly reserve the maximum amount of power they can consume at all times . similarly , the pds can release reservation of excess power when their respective power requirements decrease . the pses can limit the amount of power that can be consumed by the pd , thereby providing the ability for an administrator to control how much power a given pd can consume . | 6Physics
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a method and apparatus for selectively harvesting multiple components of a plant material . a grain component is separated from the plant material such as by processing the plant material through a primary threshing and separating mechanism . at least one additional component of the plant material is selectively harvested such as by subjecting the plant material to a secondary threshing and separating mechanism . for example , the stems of a plant material may be broken at a location adjacent one or more nodes thereof with the nodes and the internodal stem portions being subsequently separated for harvesting . the at least one additional component may then be consolidated and packaged for subsequent use or processing . the harvesting of the grain and of the at least one additional component may occur within a single harvesting machine , for example , during a single pass over a crop field . | 0Human Necessities
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a staurosporine derivative with anti - cancer activity and anti - bacterial activity is produced by acidifying a solution containing staurosporine to isomerize staurosporine to its desired derivative , whereby the derivative is recovered from the acidified solution . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a synchronous wheel - slip control system for a multi - axle vehicle having a speed sensor for producing signals representative of the velocity of each of the wheel axle units . a differentiator connected to each of the speed sensors for differentiating the velocity signals to obtain rate signals . a plurality of truck and car rate comparators for determining when all the wheel axle units are in synchronism . a plurality of truck and car highest velocity circuits for determining the actual highest velocity signal of the wheel axle units and a car differentiator for differentiating the actual highest velocity signal to obtain the actual highest rate signal . a synchronous slip logic network for causing a data processing circuit to initiate a brake force reduction action of one of the trucks when all the wheel axle units are in synchronism and when the actual highest rate signal exceeds a requested rate . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a warming chamber defining a heated internal cavity is presented having a door that may be opened or closed to provide access to the cavity for the storage of , for example , food products . the chamber includes a temperature sensor that sends signals to a control regarding the sensed temperature within the cavity . the control then activates heating elements when necessary to maintain the cavity at a predetermined temperature . the control further senses when the door has been opened , and supplies a power boost to the heating elements in anticipation of a cooling effect even though a temperature drop within the cavity has not yet been sensed . | 7Electricity
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a method of manufacturing a solid type secondary battery and a solid type secondary battery manufactured using the same , in which positive and negative electrodes include silicon carbide and silicon nitride , nonaqueous electrolyte includes ion exchange resin or ion exchange inorganic substance , the method including the steps of manufacturing a positive electrode print layer 2 , a negative electrode print layer 3 , and a nonaqueous electrolyte print layer 4 by mixing each pigment powder of 100 parts by weight for materials of the positive electrode layer , the negative electrode layer , and the nonaqueous electrolyte layer with water - soluble silicon resin of 1 to 50 parts by weight and water of 10 to 100 parts by weight ; sequentially performing layered printing for each print layer ; and drying the stack . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an architecture for a computing environment wherein transactions preferably model the enterprise and its business processes directly , allowing third - party systems , like erp , supply chain and web portals , to be more loosely coupled . because the system will often be distributed throughout the enterprise , reliance on central critical servers is reduced . the system of the present invention can also fill - in gaps in the functionality of legacy systems , as well as invoke complex applications and direct automated systems . the system offers an architecture where users can model their particular enterprises in business terms so that disparate applications can be linked without custom programming . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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the fire extinguisher particularly useful on a cooking stove , is formed by a container having a fire extinguishing powder , an explosive charge and a heat sensitive fuse . the fuse actuator the charge for forming an opening in the container through which the powder passes . a screen is located across the opening formed to meter the flow of fire extinguishing powder . a vent is provided to release the pressure in the container resulting form actuation of the explosive charge . a tiltable hanging assembly is provided as well as an extension fuse . for use on a gas stove , a system including an acoustic detector and circuity is provided for turning off the gas upon detection of the sound produced upon actuation of the explosive charge . | 0Human Necessities
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the invention relates to a self - cleaning , self - aligning , downhole make and break mechanical and electrical latch subassembly used in conjunction with logging vertical and deviated boreholes . the latch subassembly uses a pair of rings to self - align the male probe into the female receiver . a debris deflector surface and specially sized debris exit ports are provided to allow the mating of the parts without interference from extraneous downhole debris . | 4Fixed Constructions
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an attachment device for attaching a substrate to a support structure includes a housing having a space defined by facing wall portions . the space captures a rotatable push nut with flexible teeth . the housing is attached to the substrate using a flange positioned opposite one of the wall portions , the substrate being crimped between the flange and the wall portion . the device may be pushed onto a threaded stud to rapidly affix the substrate to the support structure . the push nut may be rotated within the housing to disengage it from the stud and thereby remove the substrate from the support structure . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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this patent relates to devices that can be manipulated by a user to expel or draw in a material . in one example , a hand - operable vacuum device can include an interface portion configured to contact a material . the hand - operable vacuum device can also include a deformable portion that extends along an axis that passes through the interface portion and wherein the deformable portion includes at least one longitudinally - oriented resilient structure that extends generally parallel to the axis . | 0Human Necessities
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an x - ray tube for producing a high - efficiency beam and especially a pencil beam as applicable to the field of radiology and more especially digital radiology comprises an anode provided with a rectilinear bore and a cathode for generating an electron beam which enters the bore . the internal walls of the bore constitute an anode target which is bombarded by the electron beam in order to produce at least one x - ray beam which emerges from one end of the bore . | 7Electricity
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an ocular disorder treatment implant includes an anchor and a therapeutic agent . the implant has a body with first and second end portions . the implant is configured to transport fluid from the anterior chamber of an eye to a physiological outflow pathway of the eye . the body has at least one inlet opening at the first end portion and at least one outlet opening at the second end portion such that the inlet and outlet openings are in fluid communication and define an axis therebetween . the anchor extends substantially perpendicularly to a part of the axis between the openings , and at least one outlet opening is configured to be positioned in the physiological outflow pathway . one implant has two outlet openings , and the anchor is disposed closer to one of the outlet openings . | 0Human Necessities
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a method of making an assembly for repelling birds from a selected area , including forming fins and vents on a rotor and rotatably mounting the rotor on the distal end of a support member , the proximate end of which is adjusted to be fixed within the selected area . the fins and vents on the rotor arc responsive to wind currents to rotate the rotor and generate bird repelling noises and visual effects . the fins may include light reflective and / or other design indicia to enhance the visual effects . an electrical sound producing device may be mounted on the rotor for emitting the sound of a bird predator . | 0Human Necessities
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a package for a flowable material such as a plant growth medium and which can be converted for use as a container for growing plants therein . the package has an elongated or square flexible outer container and is filled with the flowable filling material . the container has markings for cutting out a pair of openings at either end of the top surface to thereby leave a carrying handle in the middle . | 0Human Necessities
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a battery direct - mounted fusible link that is to be directly connected to a battery post and has an l - shape extending over a top surface and a lateral surface of a battery , the battery direct - mounted fusible link having a novel structure which may be capable of achieving a more compact size while effectively reducing a risk of rotation with respect to the battery only a battery connecting portion to be connected to a battery post is provided in a horizontal portion to be arranged on a top surface of the battery , whereas a stud bolt and a load connecting portion to be connected to a load are provided in a vertical portion to be arranged on a lateral surface of the battery . | 7Electricity
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a mosfet die and a schottky diode die are mounted on a common lead frame pad and their drain and cathode , respectively , are connected together at the pad . the pad has a plurality of pins extending from one side thereof . the lead frame has insulated pins on its opposite side which are connected to the fet source , the fet gate and the schottky diode anode respectively by wire bonds . the lead frame and die are molded in an insulated housing and the lead frame pins are bent downwardly to define a surface - mount package . | 7Electricity
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methods of synthetically producing , formulating and using secretoglobins scgb1a1 , scgb3a2 , and scgb3a1 are provided . methods of using secretoglobins scgb1a1 , scgb3a2 , and scgb3a1 as therapeutic agents to affect long term patient outcomes , such as preventing severe respiratory exacerbations of underlying conditions that require medical intervention , including hospitalization are provided . methods of producing recombinant human secretoglobins , analytical methods , pharmaceutical compositions , and methods of use to prevent the long term sequelae of acute and chronic respiratory conditions are provided . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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a detachable timing gear cassette unit for an internal combustion engine . the cassette has side walls separate from the cylinder block of the engine , and the side walls form a housing . the housing contains the camshaft sprocket , the crankshaft sprocket , a timing chain that connects the sprockets , a tensioner to maintain a suitable tension in the timing chain and positioning ribs to position the sprockets within the housing . engine oil is circulated through the housing , in a generally downwardly direction , to lubricate the sprockets and the chain and to cool the oil . the cooling of the oil is assisted by internal ribs on the inside of the housing and by external ribs on the outside of the housing . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method of formatting data for transmission to another party including the step of incorporating in the data a flag indicative of the absence of data for authentication of the sender . an authentication tag length is also included to permit variable length tags to be used . | 7Electricity
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power over ethernet power sourcing device is provided inside a light fixture to enable a communications interface and provide electrical power to devices such as cameras , rain sensors , chemical sensors , wireless data uplink units , and other power over ethernet powered devices . the power over ethernet system is especially adapted for use in led street lights and must be able to operate from a wide ac voltage supply range that is typically found in these types of lights . | 7Electricity
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a part can receive a communication that originates externally of the part , that conforms to a predetermined communications protocol , and that contains payload information consistent with the protocol but subject to a security provision supplemental to the protocol . the part extracts the payload information from the security provision . | 7Electricity
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in general , in one aspect , the disclosure describes a digital network to telephone interface device having a controller capable of detecting foreign voltage faults without interrupting telephone service . upon detection of a foreign voltage fault the controller can deactivate the telephone service and initiate a test sequence to confirm the foreign voltage fault . if the fault is confirmed the telephone service remains deactivated and an operator of the digital network is notified . the device will improve the quality of service and save the cost of sending some one to investigate the fault . the operator can take proactive action once the device provides fault analysis and information remotely . | 7Electricity
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real estate transaction methods are disclosed to allow holders of tenancy in common property interests to convert such interests to real estate investment trusts holdings . such methods comprise a conversion of tic property interests to reit status through an upreit process , a downreit process and a process to accommodate a 1031 exchange whereby at some point in the future a tic interest is converted to reit holdings through either an upreit or downreit transfer . | 6Physics
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a digital automatic gain control system includes an envelope detector coupled to a system input for converting an ac input signal into a dc output signal . an analog - to - digital converter has an input coupled to receive the output signal of the envelope detector and an output coupled to a digital register controlled by a digital control circuit . a programmable gain amplifier has control inputs coupled to receive an output of the digital register for controlling the gain of the programmable gain amplifier such that the signal level at a system output of the programmable gain amplifier remains substantially constant as the signal level at the system input varies within a specified dynamic range . | 7Electricity
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a numerical simulation method for characterizing fluid channeling along large - aperture fractures of reservoirs relates to the field of petroleum reservoir development research and computational fluid dynamics . the conventional method can not effectively represent the rapid fluid channeling along large - aperture fractures . aiming at solving the above technical problem , an advanced method is provided in the present invention . in the invented method , the geometric similarity and hydraulic similarity treatments of large - aperture fractures can be made simultaneously , moreover , the traditional numerical simulation software was improved to be an unstructured grid simulator . therefore , the method of the present invention can effectively simulate the rapid fluid channeling along large - aperture fractures , consequently it can ensure the reliability of the simulation results and provide reasonable reference for the adjustment and optimization of oil field development plans . the present invention is simple in principle and easy to use , thus it has a great value of application and popularization . | 6Physics
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a method for generating a design plan for a physical space includes providing a main computer having a database of design products and a remote computer in communication with the main computer , placing an object within a physical space , directing a camera toward the physical space , using the camera to capture a first digital image of the physical space at a first angle and a second digital image of the physical space at a second angle , with the object visible in both digital images . the captured digital images are transmitted to the main computer , photogrammetrically assimilated to produce a three - dimensional data set rendering of the physical space . the method includes using the three - dimensional data set rendering to create a design plan for the physical space , storing the design plan on the main computer , and using the remote computer for accessing the design plan from the main computer . | 6Physics
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a ski brake having two braking legs , which in the braking position project next to the two ski edges below the running surface of the ski . the braking legs are the free ends of at least one braking bar which is formed preferably of a spring wire by being bent and curved , which braking bar can be swung against a vertically acting spring force of return spring which is produced when a ski boot or a sole plate urges the ski brake from the braking position into a retracted position , in which position the two braking legs are supported lying approximately parallel with respect to and above the upper surface of the ski , which vertical force is diverted by guide means substantially at a right angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the ski and thus the braking bars are either spread apart or pulled in . | 0Human Necessities
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touch fasteners with different portions having different material properties , and methods and apparatus for making such a product . in one embodiment , the fastener includes a cross - linkable polymer , and a first portion of the fastener is cross - linked and a second portion of the fastener is not cross - linked or is cross - linked to a degree less than said first portion . in another embodiment , the fastener is made in a continuous process on a rotating mold roll having a plurality of fastener element mold cavities extending into the mold roll from its outer circumferential surface . the method includes applying a first polymer to the mold roll and forcing some of the first polymer into the mold cavities , with some of the first polymer remaining on the surface of the mold roll in the form of a film having thickness ; with a doctoring blade , removing at least some of the first polymer remaining on the surface of the mold roll to at least reduce the thickness of the film of the first polymer on the mold roll surface ; and applying a second polymer to the mold roll , the second polymer being compatible with , and adhering to , the first polymer . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a device for simultaneously and evenly toasting articles of differing contours and dimensions arranged upon a heated griddle . a clamshell plate , positioned in stand - off relationship above said griddle - arranged articles , has a plurality of slideably moveable fingers or pins mounted therein which float , that is , are brought into contacting and resting relation with the upper surfaces of said articles to provide a gentle pressure thereon to urge the lower surfaces into more intimate contact with the griddle until the toasting process is completed , thereby accelerating the toasting process without undesirable side effects such as distortion of , and condensation on , the upper surfaces and caramelization of the lower surfaces of said articles . | 0Human Necessities
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an analysis tool for causing a computer to use information gain of attributes and a classification algorithm to classify new records in a set of data by taking into account the predictive value of the attributes and the effect of the new record . | 6Physics
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an optical recording medium is provided , the optical recording medium including a plurality of zones configured to store data corresponding to an adaptive write pulse , the adaptive write pulse including a first pulse , a last pulse , and a multi - pulse train , the adaptive write pulse being different for each of the plurality of zones , the plurality of zones being reflected by a grouping table , the grouping table being configured to generate an adaptive write pulse waveform by varying a position of a rising edge of a first pulse of a mark to be written according to a length of the mark to be written and a leading space , the adaptive write pulse waveform being generated without regard for a trailing space of a present mark being written using the adaptive write pulse waveform , the adaptive write pulse being configured to correspond to the adaptive write pulse waveform , and store rising edge data of the first pulse of the adaptive write pulse waveform varying according to corresponding stored values of lengths of marks to be written . a width of the first pulse is varied by varying the position of the rising edge . | 6Physics
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a braking system includes a master cylinder that is operational to introduce a manually effected braking pressure in the braking system and includes a wheel brake that is responsive to the manually effected braking pressure . a modulator is interconnected in the braking system between the master cylinder and the wheel brake and includes a pump that has an inlet and an outlet wherein the inlet is in continuous open fluid communication with the wheel brake through a first fluid passageway . the first fluid passageway is free of any flow restrictive orifices and the first fluid passageway is not in fluid communication with an accumulator . the modulator also includes a normally open valve that is positioned in a second fluid passageway and the second fluid passageway extends between the wheel brake and both the pump outlet and the master cylinder . during base brake operation of the braking system , the pump and the valve remain unoperated so that the manually effected pressure is freely transmitted to the wheel brake . during abs release operation , the pump is turned on and the valve is energized to close , blocking the second fluid passageway so that a reduced wheel brake fluid pressure is effected at the wheel brake and a rate of reduction of the wheel brake pressure is established that is directly proportional to , and from a mechanical effect standpoint , is a result solely of pump flow rate . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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methods for sealing a porous dielectric are presented including : receiving a substrate , the substrate including the porous dielectric ; exposing the substrate to an organosilane , where the organosilane includes a hydrolysable group for facilitating attachment with the porous dielectric , and where the organosilane does not include an alkyl group ; and forming a layer as a result of the exposing to seal the porous dielectric . in some embodiments , methods are presented where the organosilane includes : alkynyl groups , aryl groups , flouroalkyl groups , heteroarlyl groups , alcohol groups , thiol groups , amine groups , thiocarbamate groups , ester groups , ether groups , sulfide groups , and nitrile groups . in some embodiments , method further include : removing contamination from the porous dielectric and a conductive region of the substrate prior to the exposing ; and removing contamination from the conductive region after the forming . | 7Electricity
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an apparatus and method for patients requiring repositioning of misaligned teeth who typically undergo orthodontic treatment to move the teeth into corrected positions . the orthodontic methods typically require lengthy procedures involving the application of light forces to the teeth to effect movement as accomplished by braces or other appliances . the apparatus and method includes the administration of a needle corticotomy to select regions that have been identified as absent any landmarks to avoid . the method is accomplished without the use of freeze - dried and bovine bone and without a mucoperiosteal flap procedure , resulting in low medical risk and providing a simplified and less time consuming procedure as compared to the prior art , and furthermore wherein the method effects a significant reduction in the time required to complete an orthodontic case while also significantly reducing the discomfort and recovery time for the patient . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for repairing a pipeline by means of at least one shell that is adapted to the outer contour of the pipeline , wherein the at least one shell is attached to the outer wall of the pipeline using an intermediate layer between the interior of the shell and the outer wall of the pipeline . the intermediate layer is made of an adhesive that can be activated , which is used to substantially completely coat the interior of the at least one shell . the attachment of the shell is carried out by applying a force acting at least in the radial direction , and the activation of the adhesive . a shell that is coated in this manner is also disclosed . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an organic light - emitting device comprising an anode , a cathode , and an emissive layer between the anode and cathode , wherein either the emissive layer is an oligo or derivative thereof is described . the device may further include a hole transport layer and / or an electron transport layer coupled with either the anode or cathode . also described are displays employing such devices and a method of making such a device . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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an electrosurgical instrument for ablating cartilage while limiting collateral damage includes a non - conducting head with a small electrically conductive surface . the head of the instrument is coupled to a shaft by a flexible portion . the flexible portion biases the electrically conductive surface towards a tissue surface . the head is pivotably coupled to the shaft such that the electrically conductive surface is oriented substantially parallel to the tissue surface as the head slides across the tissue surface . a method of performing electrosurgery includes positioning the electrically conductive surface adjacent to the tissue surface , and sliding the shaft across the tissue surface with the head pivoting such that the electrically conductive surface is oriented substantially parallel to the tissue surface . | 0Human Necessities
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a method for testing a semiconductor device , is disclosed , which comprises detecting a defect in a semiconductor wafer having a plurality of chips on each of which a plurality of semiconductor elements are formed , to detect those of the chips which have a defect , and carrying out a fist electrical characteristics test to a first chip without defect , and a second electrical characteristics test which is more detailed than the first electrical characteristics test to a second chip having the defect . | 6Physics
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a cryogenic rectification system employing a phase separator , which may include one or more trays , in conjunction with a double column air separation plant , wherein some shelf liquid is subcooled and phase separated to produce crude neon vapor , and the remaining liquid is used to reflux the lower pressure column of the double column plant . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a compound chemically sensitive element comprises a chemically sensitive assembly which is selectively sensitive to a specific ion or a specific substance in a material to be examined , and a ph sensor having an insulated gate field effect transistor structure , both of which are separately manufactured . the chemically sensitive assembly and the insulated gate of the ph sensor are electrochemically connected together by a conductive resin , thus improving the durability and the selectivity of the element . in this manner , limitations imposed upon the manufacture of mos ph sensor is removed , permitting a wide variety of chemically sensitive films to be used . | 6Physics
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apparatus for manufacturing articles is disclosed in which a preheated sheet of thermoplastic material is intermittently fed to present successive preheated portions of the sheet in a work station having a forming tool for forming articles in each successive sheet portion and a stamping tool for co - operating with the forming tool to stamp the formed articles from the sheet . the forming tool has a plurality of forming dies which are movable successively and cyclically into the work station for forming articles in respective successive sheet portions . after each forming operation the stamping tool is brought into engagement with a resilient counter - surface on the forming die to stamp from the sheet the articles formed by that die . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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an enema tip retention apparatus for retaining an inserted enema tip in a patient during the administering of an enema to the patient includes an adjustable belt for encompassing the waist of the patient and including depending straps which couple to a substantially flat mounting plate . the mounting plate has a clamp disposed thereon and a clearance aperture therethrough and includes two collar buttons which are arranged for connection to the two depending straps . the clamp has a ratcheted arrangement such that its clearance aperture diameter may be varied , depending upon the enema tube outside diameter which is inserted therethrough . with the depending straps coupled to the collar buttons , the mounting plate may be drawn adjacent the rectal opening of the patient and with the enema tip and tube anchored by the clamp , this tip and tube may be held in position throughout a fluoroscopy examination and will be retained in its desired position , regardless of the movements and the maneuvers the patient is subjected to . | 0Human Necessities
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an apparatus for the operation of a working element of an excavator . an arm connected to the working element and a boom for supporting and operating the arm are fabricated each in the shape of a hollow tube whose opposite ends are left unclosed . a boom cylinder , an arm cylinder , or a working element cylinder is disposed as contained within the boom or the arm . the point of connection of the boom to the arm and the point of connection of the working element cylinder to the arm constitute a joint fulcrum . the point of connection of the boom cylinder to the boom and the point of connection of the arm cylinder to the boom similarly constitute a joint fulcrum . | 4Fixed Constructions
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a method for dynamically clocking one component located into a wireless telecommunication apparatus comprising a rf transceiver subject to desensizitation by said component emi , characterized in that it involves the steps of performing an adaptive control on the clock rate of said component so as to locate a wideband noise psd null just to the left or to the right , in the frequency domain , of the rf transceiver wanted carrier frequency particularly , the control is performed by means of the control of programmable frequency dividers , and under the control of a general control unit for the purpose of performing a contextual analysis of the current mode of operation of said wireless telecommunications and , in response to said contextual analysis , for determining the fine tuning of the clock rate to be applied to said component . | 7Electricity
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a device for testing smoke detectors comprises a barrel , an end - piece coupled to one end of the barrel and which is capable of covering at least a sensing area of a smoke detector , and a device body coupled to the opposite end of the barrel and which is capable of carrying a pressurized dispensing container having a smoke - simulating substance . | 6Physics
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in construction of a faulty weft remover for a fluid jet loom equipped with a rotary take - up drum and a reciprocal cutter assembly , a common drive source is provided for selective , phased and independent driving of the take - up drum and the cutter assembly is configurated to automatically distribute a faulty weft wound on the take - up drum into separate groups so that phased operation of the take - up drum and the cutter assembly should be curried out reliably with high degree of success in faulty weft severance by a simplified construction . | 3Textiles; Paper
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a hair and scalp treatment composition for generally improving the health of hair and scalp of an individual and also improving the manageability of the hair . the composition is primarily based on the use of herbal components and does not employ any strong chemical reagents . the composition will also aid in maintaining normal hair color tending to obviate some of the aging conditions and will even aid in some hair growth . the composition is generally provided in the form of a wax or a gel and relies upon various major components , such as citronella and willow and bergamot , potentially along with certain vitamins which are initially mixed in selected vegetable oil where elements of these components are entrapped in the oil and the oil is then mixed in a wax or gel . | 0Human Necessities
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wet proofed catalyst being a hydrophobic porous matrix with catalylically active platinum plus at least one of chromium are titanium dispersed in the matrix . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a method for recognizing heart diseases in a cardiac echo video of a heart with an unknown disease using a spatio - temporal disease model derived from a training echo video , comprising the steps of : generating a plurality of training models for heart diseases , wherein the cardiac echo videos are each derived from a known viewpoint and the disease of the heart is known ; analyzing the video of the heart with the unknown disease by fitting a model of shape and motion for each frame and combining the results across the frames ; and , reporting the disease using a classification method for choosing among the diseases of interest . | 0Human Necessities
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a seat for a motor vehicle includes a seatbelt integrated into a seat back of the seat and a seatbelt mechanism for providing access to the seatbelt . the seat further includes an extended base attached to the seat , a raised and curved section of the extended base for transitioning the seatbelt from a vertical orientation inside the seatback to a horizontal orientation for use , an arcuate slot atop the extended base , the seatbelt being threaded through the arcuate slot , the arcuate slot preventing the seatbelt from becoming tangled and misaligned , a garnish for covering the seatbelt mechanism , a fastener , and a cap for covering the fastener . the fastener fastens the garnish and the cap to the extended base . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a bag binder comprises ; a binding - piece feeding member for feeding a binding piece to a position adjacent to the bag , the binding piece made of a synthetic resin and including a pair of leg portions for binding the bag ; a crossing member for crossing the leg portions by pressing the leg portions of the binding pieces ; and a bonding member for bonding the leg portions of the binding pieces each other so as to crosswise engage a crossed portion of the leg portions each other . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a carburetor outer vent control device for use in a fuel system of a motor vehicle of the type including an outer vent provided in a float chamber of the carburetor , a charcoal canister and a fuel vapor line coupling the outer vent with the charcoal canister . the carburetor outer vent control device includes a valve means provided in the fuel vapor line which is only open when an excessive amount of fuel vapor is present in the float chamber and an engine of the motor vehicle is not running . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a handle assembly mounted to a dynamometer measuring device including a base mounted to an input location of the measuring device . a plurality of arms extend in a lineal direction from the base and are arranged in spaced and gap defining fashion . the arms deflect inward relative to one another upon being exerted by a compressing force and concurrent with outputting a signal through at least one strain gauge wire extending from an interior of each arm to the measuring device . | 0Human Necessities
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a communications system is designed to present a number of options to a caller who is attempting to reach a call - waiting subscriber already busy on a first call . the options are presented to the caller via an announcement that offers the caller the alternative of either sending immediately a conventional call - waiting alert signal to the subscriber , or leaving a message that is automatically delivered to the subscriber immediately after the subscriber terminates the first call . | 7Electricity
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a torque sensor provides a specific property for a shaft member so as to improve sensitivity and so as to minimize hysteresis in measurement of the torque exerted thereon . the shaft member is provided specific composition achieving the desired level of sensitivity without increasing the hysteresis . in the alternative , the shaft member is processed in order to provide the desired property . | 6Physics
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disclosed is a method for inhibiting the formation of foam in aqueous systems by adding foam control composition including a polyoxethylene and / or a polyoxypropylene nonionic fatty acid derivative and a quaternary ammonium surfactant . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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the invention provides an amplifier for providing adaptive operation of an auditory prosthesis . the amplifier receives an input signal and produces an output signal , and comprises a gain control . estimates of the current noise floor value of the input signal are obtained , and in response to a change in the current estimated noise floor value , the gain control alters the amount of gain applied to the input signal . further , in response to the change in the current estimated noise floor value , the gain control alters a gain compression ratio of the amplifier across the dynamic range of the amplifier . the present invention allows for adaptive operation of the amplifier responsive to varying noise floor levels , while maintaining desired gain characteristics of the amplifier across a range of input signal levels . | 7Electricity
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an apparatus produces contractions in skeletal muscles of a target to impede locomotion by an animal of human target . the apparatus is used with at least one electrode for conducting a current through the target . the apparatus may be implemented as an electronic disabling device . the apparatus includes two circuits . the first circuit includes a transformer and a first capacitor . the second capacitor and a secondary winding of the transformer . the second circuit is a series circuit with the electrode . in operation with the electrode , the transformer impresses a voltage on the electrode of greater magnitude than the first voltage , and the current is responsive to the first capacitor and discharge of the second capacitor . | 7Electricity
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an arrangement of equipment for a motor vehicle provided with at least one reserved space consisting of one or several side walls which are located between an opposing bottom and an opening . the reserved space in the arrangement accommodates a plurality of equipment elements respectively including at least one frame . the elements have dimensions that are equal to or multiples of a base and which fit into each other and / or do so against the side walls of the reserved space as a result of cooperation which occurs between first and second fastening devices which are provided on the frame of the elements and on the walls of the reserved space . the fixing devices are distributed in a regular manner according to the dimensions of the base . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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the combined benefits of decision feedback equalization and error correction coding are realized in a communications system by the use of a plurality of coders and decoders respectively disposed in the transmitter and receiver . the plurality of encoders and decoders is used to interleave the data symbols so that each coder and decoder is operative upon every mth symbol , where m is the number of coders or decoders . by a judicious choice of m , both the probability of noise impairing the recovery of successive symbols and the error propagation effects inherent in decision feedback equalizers are reduced . | 7Electricity
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a computer implemented method for an aviation system to manage , consistent with specified system business goals , the temporal assignment of airport gates for use by a plurality of aircraft which are to - be - serviced by specified ground resources , including ground personnel , equipment and supplies , so as to deliver and receive specified passengers , their baggage and cargo during a specified time period , based upon specified data pertaining to the aircraft , passengers and ground resources , includes the steps of : collecting and storing the specified data , processing the data to predict the trajectories of the aircraft , wherein these trajectories including the expected gate arrival time , required ground servicing period and projected departure time of each of the aircraft , processing the data to predict the loads imposed on the ground resources and gates associated with the movement of the passengers , equipment and supplies in relation to the arrival and departure of the aircraft , processing the data , trajectories and loads to identify the various possible ways to distribute the ground system resources and assign the gates so as to meet the time constraints of the predicted trajectories and loads , and assigning to each of the plurality of aircraft a gate for use for a prescribed period , with these assignments being made in such a manner as to allow the aviation system to optimally meet its business goals . | 6Physics
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disclosed is a catheter having a flexible tube and a sharpened needle secured to the catheter at its distal end . the catheter does not require a separate sharpened instrument to enable insertion into an anatomical passageway . the sharpened needle of the catheter remains disposed within an anatomical passageway during treatment . also disclosed is a catheter assembly comprising the catheter and a safety inserter . the safety inserter has a blunt end and facilitates the insertion of the catheter by providing a mechanism to urge the sharpened needle of the catheter into an anatomical passageway . also disclosed is an improved needle tip which minimizes trauma to an anatomical passageway . also disclosed are methods of using and forming the catheter , catheter assembly and needle tip . | 0Human Necessities
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a portable game feeder backpack that is worn by the user to spread feed for wild game or other granular material , e . g . seed , grain , or fertilizer . the invention provides a bucket mounted on a tubular frame . a funnel and a downspout direct granular material to a motorized spreader plate mounted below the bucket . a handheld switch remotely activates the motor . the device is worn as a backpack and has two removable padded shoulder straps . a detachable bracket allows the device to be attached to the rear structure on a vehicle , e . g . an all terrain vehicle or pickup . the device also can be used as a swiveling hunting seat having a padded cover on the lid of the bucket . the lid draining accumulated water to protect interior contents . motor control is easily interchangeable among pushbutton , remote and timer control . | 0Human Necessities
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in a conveying pump having a cylinder introducible into a reservoir and having a pump piston , whereby the conveyed medium is supplied via an ascending line to a discharge line , an ascending line formed of two sections adjustable relative to one another is provided . the ascending line can be locked at different heights to vary the length of the ascending line so that the conveying pump can be used for reservoirs of different heights without deteriorating the conveying capacity of the pump . this adaptation can be performed easily and quickly . in addition , the conveying pump can be taken apart and easily cleaned , and component parts can be easily replaced . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a circuit and method is described for automatically testing multiple ldo regulator circuits on an integrated circuit chip independent of an ate . each ldo regulator is tested for voltage at a specified current output capability , wherein the output driver transistor is formed by at least two pass transistors , which are each tested for voltage output at a particular current capability . the test results are delivered back to the ate and for a failed test , the gate voltage of the pass device can be observed through an analog multiplexer to enable debug . | 6Physics
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to prevent unexpected http session timeouts on the web and enable reliable business processing on the web , a unit for notifying a user of timeouts of web and a unit for the user to change timeout intervals in the processing of web applications such as online shopping . the present invention includes an application system which provides application services via a network and clients which receive the application services via the network , in which the application system sends to the clients a program for generating a window which displays information about timeouts on web sessions of application services , and the clients display the window based on the program received . | 7Electricity
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the present application discloses a method for manufacturing a gate - all - around field effect transistor , comprising the steps of forming a suspended fin in a semiconductor substrate ; forming a gate stack around the fin ; and forming source / drain regions in the fin on both sides of the gate stack , wherein an isolation dielectric layer is formed in a portion of the semiconductor substrate which is adjacent to bottom of both the fin and the gate stack . the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a gate - all - around device on a bulk silicon substrate , which suppress a self - heating effect and a floating - body effect of the soi substrate , and lower a manufacture cost . the inventive method is a conventional top - down process with respect to a reference plane , which can be implemented as a simple manufacture process , and is easy to be integrated into and compatible with a planar cmos process . the inventive method suppresses a short channel effect and promotes miniaturization of mosfets . | 7Electricity
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the present invention is a method for cutting a fowl to create a meat cut which includes the radius bone and muscles adhering to the radius bone . the method involves separating the radius bone and muscles adhering to the radius bone from the carcass of the fowl , and then removing the radius bone and muscles adhering to the radius bone from the carcass of the fowl . the meat cut may be produced with the cutaneous tissues attached to the muscles adhering to the radius bone or with the cutaneous tissues removed from the muscles adhering to the radius bone to produce a skinless meat cut . the resulting meat cut contains a larger percentage of meat and is easier to consume . alternatively , a portion of the muscles adhering to the radius bone can be removed to create a meat cut having less meat . | 0Human Necessities
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a peptide nanotube device and method of manufacturing thereof are disclosed herein . the pnt device comprises pnts composed of cyclo - peptide and a matrix , including biomolecules , complexed with the pnts . the pnt device is biodegradable and biocompatible , as well as capable of being uptake by mammalian cells . wherein , the biomolecules comprise peptides , proteins , nucleic acids including dna , shrna and sirna , and drugs . the method for manufacturing pnt device comprises : dissolving a cyclo - peptide powder in a solvent to be a solution in a container ; incubating the solution at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time for the solvent to evaporate to obtain pnts formed of cyclo - peptide ; and mixing the pnts with a matrix including biomolecules to obtain the pnt device . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a seal is provided for a shock absorber having a housing and a piston rod partially disposed within the damping fluid in the working chamber of the shock absorber . the seal comprises a first surface engaging the housing operable to prevent the flow of damping fluid between the first surface and the housing . the seal further comprises a second surface engaging the piston rod , the second surface operable to prevent the flow of damping fluid between the second surface and the piston rod . the second surface of the seal comprises a first annular recess coaxially disposed on the second surface with respect to the piston rod , as well as a first annular lip coaxially disposed on the second surface . finally , the second surface comprises a groove which reduces friction between the piston rod and the seal . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a hydraulic pump with permanent - magnet motor having a preset direction of rotation , comprising a permanent - magnet motor connected to an impeller with curved vanes which is rotatably accommodated in a volute . the volute is predominantly symmetrical with respect to a line being directed toward an intake port and passing through a rotation axis of the impeller . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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balanced ph , hyperosmotic , hypoosmotic , or isoosmotic gels are ideal vehicles for drug delivery . they are especially suited for topical body cavity or injection application of drugs or diagnostic agents ; for drug or diagnostic agent delivery to the eye of a mammal ; as protective corneal shields ; or as ablatable corneal masks useful in laser reprofiling of the cornea . the compositions without the addition of a drug or diagnostic agent are useful as medical devices , for instance , in separating surgically or otherwise injured tissue as a means of preventing adhesions . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a process of preparing a starch hydrolysate from wheat , barley or rye comprising the steps of contacting kernels of wheat , barley or rye with an aqueous solution to hydrate and soften the kernels , gently wet - milling the hydrated and softened kernels , separating fibres and pentosans attached thereto as well as germs and gluten from the wet - milled product to form a starch - containing slurry essentially free of insoluble pentosans , carefully washing the fraction to form a refined , starch - containing product , hydrolysing the refined product to form a starch hydrolysate and finally refining the hydrolysate . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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systems and methods consistent with the present invention provide an interface to facilitate the communication between systems . a source system translates data into an xml format and transmits the data to a synchronizer interface tool . the synchronizer tool stores the data in a persistent intermediate storage , such as a queue , allowing the source system to go offline or perform other tasks while the data is transmitted to the target system . the synchronizer tool initiates the transmission of the data to the target system . if the target system indicates that it received the data , then the synchronizer tool sends an acknowledgement to the source system indicating the data was received . if the target system does not receive the transmission , the synchronizer tool maintains the data in the persistent intermediate storage and reinitiates transmission of the data to the target system . | 7Electricity
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a synchronous machine is operable in a starting mode of operation in which a magnitude of a parameter of power applied to a main generator portion armature winding of the synchronous machine is detected relative to a stationary frame of reference and is converted into field and torque producing components relative to a rotating frame of reference . a controllable power source coupled to the main generator portion armature winding is controlled during operation in the starting mode based upon the field and torque producing components . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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there is described a voltage booster circuit for powering a piezoelectric actuator of an injector , and having a first and a second input terminal supplied with an input voltage ; a first and a second output terminal supplying an output voltage greater than the input voltage , the second input terminal and second output terminal being connected to each other over a common line ; a first and a second inductor coupled magnetically and connected in series between the first input terminal and the first output terminal ; a capacitor connected between the first output terminal and the second output terminal ; and a controlled switch connected between the intermediate node between the first and second inductor , and the second input terminal and second output terminal , and which switches between a closed operating state , to permit charging of the first inductor by the input voltage , and an open operating state , to permit transfer of the charge stored in the first inductor to the capacitor via the second inductor . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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the present invention addresses the problem of conveniently and efficiently decorating nanostructures such as carbon nanotubes with aerosol nanoparticles using electrostatic force directed assembly . esfda permits size selection as well as control of packing density spacing of nanoparticles . esfda is largely material independent allowing different compositions of such nanoparticle - nanotube structures to be produced . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a frac nut assembly and method of using the assembly . the assembly has an annular shape , an outer circumferential surface , an interior surface having female threads thereon at one axial end of the frac nut assembly and a shoulder that extends radially inward from an opposite axial end of the frac nut assembly , and at least two lugs radially protruding from the outer circumferential surface . the frac nut assembly further comprises at least two members that define the frac nut assembly when assembled together at planar radial interfaces . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a method for producing a delivery system for transporting pharmaceuticals and other ingredients in a chewable and palatable form is provided . the delivery system comprises a lipid source in which drug actives are homogeneously suspended to form a high solids suspension which can be solidified and molded into an oral dosage form . the lipid source provides an external phase comprising the carrier for the suspension and also provides a hydrophobic film which continuously coats the hydrophilic drug actives and other ingredients . the suspension exhibits pseudoplastic and thixotropic properties which enable it to suspend a large volume of particles relative to the lipid source . the drug particles may be pre - encapsulated before mixing in with the suspension , which provides taste - masking and controlled release qualities to the products formed from the delivery system . | 8General tagging of new or cross-sectional technology
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a system and method for securing communications between a plurality of users communicating over an optical network . the system utilizes a fixed or tunable source optical generator to generate entangled photon pairs , distribute the photons and establish a key exchange between users . the distribution of entangled photon pairs is implemented via at least one wavelength selective switch . | 7Electricity
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the invention provides a steerable device for the delivery of a therapeutic solution , in particular , an angiogenesis - promoting substance into a heart , and a method of delivering such a substance into the heart . the device includes an elongated needle which the physician may steer by asserting a tensioning force on a steering cable coupled to the needle toward its distal end . a axially - slidable steering sleeve is disposed about the needle and the steering cable , and the position of the steering sleeve may be adjusted to control the radius of flexure of the needle . the needle body is flexible enough to maneuver around thoracic and cardiac geometry , yet sufficiently rigid to facilitate such maneuvering . the needle may also have a stop , or platform , spaced from the distal needle tip to stabilize the needle in the cardiac tissue . according to a method of the invention , the needle may be inserted into the heart tissue through lung tissue adhering to the heart , as is common in re - operative patients . the platform may either transit the needle as the platform contacts the lung or heart tissue , or the platform may move forward to contact tissue as needle contact with heart tissue is confirmed . | 0Human Necessities
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the present invention relates to melting plate candles that employ heat conductive materials to distribute heat from a burning flame at a wick to a plate for melting a meltable fuel . such melting plate candles more rapidly liquefy the meltable fuel , such as paraffin wax . further , such melting plate candles more uniformly and intensely heat the meltable fuel thereby increasing the efficiency of consumption thereof and more rapidly releasing volatile materials contained within the fuel . the heat conductive plate is configured so as to have a capillary recess or a capillary pedestal upon the surface thereof , which cooperatively engages a wick holder assembly comprising a wick and a heat conductive fin that conducts heat from a flame upon the wick to the plate . the wick holder further engages the fuel and the plate so as to cause the flow of liquefied fuel to the wick . the fuel may be provided in various forms , configured to cooperatively engage the wick holder and plate , and may comprise various volatile materials . the capillary recess or pedestal , in conjunction with the wick holder , causes rapid and complete flow of the liquefied fuel to the wick . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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a photoconductive composition containing at least one of azaazulenium salt compounds represented by the following formula : ## str1 ## wherein r 1 , r 2 , r 3 , r 4 , r 5 and r 6 each represents a hydrogen atom , a halogen atom , a hydroxyl group , a nitro group , a carboxyl group , a sulfonic acid group , a mercapto group or a monovalent organic residue ; a represents a divalent organic group bonded by the double bond ; x . sup .⊖ represents an anionic group ; n is the number of x . sup .⊖ groups required to balance the positive charge ; provided that each x . sup .⊖ group may be bonded to any of r 1 , r 2 , r 3 , r 4 , r 5 , r 6 or a to form an inner salt ; and any two of r 2 , r 3 , r 4 , r 5 and r 6 bonded to adjacent carbon atoms may be linked to form a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic carbocyclic or aromatic heterocyclic ring . the photoconductive composition provides an electrophotographic photoreceptor having high sensitivity and stable charging properties even after long use . | 6Physics
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a peristaltic pump driven by a single speed power source has a fixed length of flexible wall tubing circumferentially positioned between the wall of the inner chamber and an adjustable band . the flexible band has one end fixed to the pump housing and the other to an adjusting screw . turning the adjusting screw varies the effective length of the adjustable band and consequently the degree of contact with the flexible wall tubing . increasing the effective length of the adjustable band flattens the tubing against the wall , thereby changing the volumetric capacity of the tubing and delivery rate of the pump . decreasing the effective length of the adjustable band has the opposite effect . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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disclosed is a serial access memory and a method of writing in said memory comprising at least one matrix of memory cells , a clock signal input terminal receiving a clock signal , a data input terminal receiving a defined number of data bits in series and a selection terminal receiving a selection signal , said method being initialized when the selection signal changes state from a first state to a second state . the writing in the matrix of memory cells occurs only if the selection signal goes from the second state to the first state during a window located just after the last of the data bits has been received . | 6Physics
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a current generation circuit includes a mirroring circuit suitable for being charged by using a bias voltage , wherein a voltage level of the charged voltage varies corresponding to changes in a voltage level of a power voltage , a comparison circuit suitable for comparing the charged voltage with a feedback voltage , and a current driving circuit suitable for generating a current based on a voltage output from the comparison circuit . | 6Physics
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methods and systems for supply chain management in accordance with a state model . a supply chain management system includes a transaction state module within an inter - enterprise server assessable by trading partners . the transaction state module can define a state model which allows a trading partner to view a transaction and perform an action in accordance with a state of the transaction . the state model describes , in association with each state , which of the trading partners have visibility to the transaction and ability to perform an action . the trading partners can include consumers , retailers , distributors , etc . the transactions can include a forecast order , a purchase order , a billing , a product shipment , a payment , an invoice , a credit memo , a request for quote , and a return material authorization . states of the transaction can include , for example , create , open , public view , private view , publish , commit , cancel , supersede , and the like . | 6Physics
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we improve still further the crashworthiness of a tubular - frame chassis by providing a means for absorbing lower - energy impacts without deforming the tubular steel frame , the vehicle comprises a chassis structure including a load - bearing tubular chassis member extending longitudinally within the vehicle , at least one crush structure located laterally outside of the chassis member , the crush structure having an upper and a lower extent that overlap with an upper and lower extent of the chassis member . in this way , the crush structure is able to interact with the chassis member , transferring impact forces to the chassis member and thereby reducing the necessary size of the crush structure . the crush structure is preferably removable , to allow replacement after an impact . alternatively , the crush structure part of a door of the vehicle , positioned as necessary when the door is closed . | 1Performing Operations; Transporting
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a furnace for the formation of a black oxide film on the surface of a thin metal sheet is disclosed which comprises a tunnel - like furnace proper provided at one terminal side thereof with an inlet and at the other terminal side thereof with an outlet , conveying means laid inside the furnace proper from the inlet through the outlet thereof for conveying a thin metal sheet from the inlet to the outlet , openable shutter means for partitioning the interior of the furnace proper into at least first and second regions on the front and rear sides respectively in the direction of conveyance of the thin metal sheet , first gas supply means for feeding into the first region on the inlet side of the furnace proper partitioned by the shutter means a mixed gas containing carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide and containing substantially no oxygen or a mixed gas containing carbon dioxide , carbon monoxide , and steam and containing substantially no oxygen , second gas supply means for feeding into the second region on the outlet side of the furnace proper partitioned by the shutter means a mixed gas containing carbon dioxide , carbon monoxide , and oxygen and containing substantially no steam , and heating means for heating the first region to a temperature in the range of 500 ° to 650 ° c . and the second region to a temperature in the range of 100 ° to 300 ° c . | 5Mechanical Engineering; Lightning; Heating; Weapons; Blasting
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an oscillator comprising a delay circuit having an input terminal and an output terminal , and a tristate inverter having an input connected to the output terminal of the delay circuit and an output connected to the input terminal of the delay circuit . this tristate inverter is adapted to be switched by a control signal between an operable condition and an inoperable condition . a wave shaping inverter is connected to the output of the tristate inverter to generate a shaped pulse signal . further , there is provided at least one tristate inverter having an input directly connected to an output of the tristate inverter itself so that it can generate a predetermined potential corresponding to the threshold of the tristate inverter itself . this voltage generating tristate inverter is connected at its output terminal to a selected one of the input and output terminals of the delay circuit . this voltage generating tristate inverter is adapted to be put in response to the control signal , when the first tristate inverter is put in the operable condition , in such a biasing mode as to generate the above predetermined voltage at the output terminal , and when the first tristate inverter is put in the operable condition , in such a floating mode as to bring its output terminal into a floating condition , so that the first tristate inverter oscillates because of a feedback given by the delay circuit . | 7Electricity
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the invention comprises novel polynucleotides , and related vectors , host cells , methods , and compositions , containing transcriptional enhancers providing very high levels of expression of operably - linked expressible nucleic acid sequences in eukaryotic cells . advantageously the enhancers may be used in combination with their naturally - associated promoters and / or other genetic elements that increase transcription . the invention comprises eukaryotic expression vectors that are capable of providing increased levels of expression in many cell types over that obtainable from human or murine cmv ie enhancer / promoter elements . | 2Chemistry; Metallurgy
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