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MOPSMAP consists of a data set of pre-calculated optical properties of single particles, a flexible Fortran program to calculate the properties of user-defined particle ensembles, and an intuitive web interface for online calculations. Besides spherical particles, also spheroids and some irregular particle shapes are currently available. MOPSMAP is described in a GMD paper. The web interface is provided at https://mopsmap.net. Here you may download the Fortran program and the data set for offline applications such as sensitivity studies. Instructions on how to install the offline application are provided at https://mopsmap.net/download.html. Publications or other works using MOPSMAP results are requested to include a reference to our GMD paper. Furthermore, it should be taken into consideration whether publications cited in this paper need to be cited as well. | 9 |
From Earth based observations Pluto is known to be the host of N2, CH4 and CO ices and also a dark red material. Very limited spatial distribution information is available from rotational visible and near-infrared spectral curves obtained from hemispheric measurements. In July 2015 the New Horizons spacecraft reached Pluto and its satellite system and recorded a large set of data. The LEISA spectro-imager of the RALPH instruments are dedicated to the study of the composition and physical state of the materials composing the surface. In this paper we report a study of the distribution and physical state of the ices and non-ice materials on Pluto's illuminated surface and their mode and degree of mixing. Principal Component analysis as well as various specific spectral indicators and correlation plots are used on the first set of 2 high resolution spectro-images from the LEISA instrument covering the whole illuminated face of Pluto at the time of the New Horizons encounter. Qualitative distribution maps have been obtained for the 4 main condensed molecules, N2, CH4, CO, H2O as well as for the visible-dark red material. Based on specific spectral indicators, using either the strength or the position of absorption bands, these 4 molecules are found to indicate the presence of 3 different types of ices: N2-rich:CH4:CO ices, CH4-rich(:CO:N2?) ices and H2O ice. The mixing lines between these ices and with the dark red material are studied using scatter plots between the various spectral indicators. CH4 is mixed at the molecular level with N2, most probably also with CO, thus forming a ternary molecular mixture that follows its phase diagram with low solubility limits. The occurrence of a N2-rich - CH4-rich ices mixing line associated with a progressive decrease of the CO/CH4 ratio tells us that a fractionation sublimation sequence transforms one type of ice to the other forming either a N2-rich - CH4-rich binary mixture at the surface or an upper CH4-rich ice crust that may hide the N2-rich ice below. The strong CH4-rich - H2O mixing line witnesses the subsequent sublimation of the CH4-rich ice lag left behind by the N2:CO sublimation (N spring-summer), or a direct condensation of CH4 ice on the cold H2O ice (S autumn). The weak mixing line between CH4-containing ices and the dark red material and the very sharp spatial transitions between these ices and this non-volatile material are probably due to thermal incompatibility. Finally the occurrence of a H2O ice - red material mixing line advocates for a spatial mixing of the red material covering H2O ice, with possibly a small amount intimately mixed in water ice. From this analysis of the different materials distribution and their relative mixing lines, H2O ice appears to be the substratum on which other ices condense or non-volatile organic material is deposited from the atmosphere. N2-rich ices seem to evolve to CH4-dominated ices, possibly still containing traces of CO and N2, as N2 and CO sublimate away. The spatial distribution of these materials is very complex. <P />The high spatial definition of all these composition maps, as well as those at even higher resolution that will be soon available, will allow us to compare them with Pluto's geologic features observed by LORRI panchromatic and MVIC multispectral imagers to better understand the geophysical processes in action at the surface of this astonishingly active frozen world. | 9 |
a system whereby a potential advertiser can see a motorist &# 39 ; s view of an outdoor ad space without the need to actually drive past the outdoor ad space . a video image is recorded of the outdoor ad space from a vehicle driving past the outdoor ad space using a video recorder . a database is populated with images of each outdoor ad space . an advertiser queries the database using some identifier in order to retrieve the image and once retrieved , view the image . | 6 |
a fluid bearing having a pair of members in relatively rotatable relationship with each other , and a compliant foil bearing disposed between the pair of relatively rotatable members . the compliant foil bearing has a plurality of overlapping integral compliant foil / stiffener elements with one end mounted to one of the rotatable members . | 5 |
a method assesses the rotational speed of a machine , and more particularly the rotational speed of a rotating equipment prime mover controlled by a governor . such machines include turbo machinery and relate to a measurement device for measuring speed . the method measures a number of pulses during a measurement interval , determines a portion of a pulse pattern , determines an integration period , and calculates the rotational speed based on the portion of the pulse pattern . | 6 |
this invention relates to an electrical connector for attachment to the end of an electrical cable . the connector includes a split body having contacts supported thereon for attachment to conductors of the cable . the split body accommodates cables of different diameters and is provided with a cable clamping member which can be placed in either of the split body portions . this cable clamping member cooperates with a clamping jaw on the other body member to clamp the cable between the cable clamping member and clamping jaw to provide strain - relief when the two body parts are joined . the cable clamping member is fitted with various ribs , tabs , etc . to properly position the cable clamping member in the body portions . | 7 |
a support for a grinding wheel or other rotary element used for conditioning workpieces , has the wheel arbor supported upon vertically shiftable support members , so that the distance between the lowermost , work engaging area of the wheel can be adjusted in respect to an underlying platen . in one form , slide blocks carry rotary idlers in tangential contact with diametrically opposite areas of the wheel , to sense wear of the wheel &# 39 ; s periphery . as the wheel wears , the slide blocks gravitate to lower positions , to cause the wheel to be vertically adjusted downwardly to an extent that will maintain the distance between the bottom of the grinding wheel and the platen at a constant value . in a second form , an idler actuates an assemblage of links and levers that include the support members , to effect the downward vertical adjustment of the wheel . | 1 |
embodiments disclosed enable the detection of the presence of chemical , biological , and / or explosive substance or other items of interest on individuals handling tickets , fobs , passes , smartcards , or other media . embodiments generally contemplate issuing media at a first location and analyzing the media at a second location . material sensitive to cbe substance can be applied to the media at the first and / or second location . an adhesive also may be used to attract and / or retain particles to the media for analysis and / or adhere the detection material to the media . such embodiments can be utilized in airports , transit stations , and other applications where security against threats posed by cbe substance may be a concern . | 6 |
a compartmented container and method of packaging is provided . the container in one embodiment has first and second compartments and a removable insert to separate the two compartments . in the closed position , the second compartment is on top of the first compartment . the insert is removable when the container is closed and includes a support tab that is insertable into a slot in the container to restrain movement of the insert and to distribute forces through the sidewalls of the container . | 8 |
a hydraulic system comprising a receiving body with electrohydraulic valve , with at least one hydraulic pump , and with channels for connecting the pump to at least one hydraulic load . a pulsation situation arises as a result of the delivery of a pressure medium by the pump and / or as a result of pressure medium being withdrawn by the load . at least one damping unit is provided , having a plurality of pulsation damping means such as , in particular , a damping chamber , and orifice . the hydraulic system provides a uniform and cost - effective solution for different operating situations and prevents a decrease in comfort . the damping unit has at least one switching means for adjusting the action of said damping unit to a varied pulsation situation by connecting or disconnecting one or more damping means . | 1 |
Context. Spatially resolved continuum observations of planet-forming disks show prominent ring and gap structures in their dust distribution. However, the picture from gas observations is much less clear and constraints on the radial gas density structure (i.e. gas gaps) remain rare and uncertain. <BR /> Aims: We want to investigate the importance of thermo-chemical processes for the interpretation of high-spatial-resolution gas observations of planet-forming disks and their impact on the derived gas properties. <BR /> Methods: We applied the radiation thermo-chemical disk code PRODIMO (PROtoplanetary DIsk MOdel) to model the dust and gas disk of HD 163296 self-consistently, using the DSHARP (Disk Substructure at High Angular Resolution) gas and dust observations. With this model we investigated the impact of dust gaps and gas gaps on the observables and the derived gas properties, considering chemistry, and heating and cooling processes. <BR /> Results: We find distinct peaks in the radial line intensity profiles of the CO line data of HD 163296 at the location of the dust gaps. Our model indicates that those peaks are not only a consequence of a gas temperature increase within the gaps but are mainly caused by the absorption of line emission from the back side of the disk by the dust rings. For two of the three prominent dust gaps in HD 163296, we find that thermo-chemical effects are negligible for deriving density gradients via measurements of the rotation velocity. However, for the gap with the highest dust depletion, the temperature gradient can be dominant and needs to be considered to derive accurate gas density profiles. <BR /> Conclusions: Self-consistent gas and dust thermo-chemical modelling in combination with high-quality observations of multiple molecules are necessary to accurately derive gas gap depths and shapes. This is crucial to determine the origin of gaps and rings in planet-forming disks and to improve the mass estimates of forming planets if they are the cause of the gap. | 9 |
No description provided. | 9 |
a method for generating a sequence of random numbers approximated to sequences of numbers of a 1 / f noise is based on utilizing - normally - distributed random numbers to make possible the generation of an arbitrary - length sequence of random numbers representing a good approximation to random numbers of a 1 / f noise while limiting the computation time for determining such sequences of random numbers . | 6 |
a humidity control system for a musical instrument case includes at least two compartments venting into the inside of the case . at least one of these compartments is fitted for a desiccant pouch , with at least one compartment alternatively used and fitted for a humidifier . the use of more than two compartments may be occasioned by an extreme local atmosphere or an exceptionally large instrument or both . a hygrometer and a thermometer are preferably provided with the case to enable a musician to easily ascertain the environmental conditions inside the case . the musician then adds either the desiccant pouch or activates the humidifier in the appropriate compartment of the carrying case , as necessary . the compartments can be built into the case or fastened using conventional fasteners such as adhesive or snaps . | 6 |
a method for optimizing power management in the transmittal of a variable rate data transfer between two wireless stations , such as a base station transceiver and a mobile station . this is achieved by determining the initial power and the initial signal - to - noise values based on the reliability of the transmission , the desired data transfer rate , the power required to transmit a fixed rate message , and the frame error rates . by the use of this invention , the capacity of a desired system and / or quality of a service provided by a desired system may be enhanced . | 7 |
a diesel engine has a control system that processes certain data to develop data values for one or more temperature - dependent variables , such as injection control pressure , that affect engine starting and ensuing warm - up . the control system also processes data for detecting a temperature differential in the engine indicative of a block heater having been used to heat the engine prior to cranking . upon detection of such temperature differential , the control system selects a temperature data source from multiple available temperature data sources , namely engine coolant temperature ect , engine oil temperature eot , and charge air temperature ait , and processes temperature data from the selected source with additional data to develop data values for one or more of the temperature - dependent variables . | 5 |
an easy to use cargo restraining barrier device designed to keep items in a cargo area from moving around . the cargo restraining barrier is comprised of a vertical wall having peripheral flanges to hold and restrain packages . the flanges are provided with velcro hook - type material to securely grip carpeting in a cargo storage area such as the trunk of a car . the flanges surrounding the vertical wall on the cargo restraining barrier also includes spikes , and are constructed to use the shape and weight of packages , boxes , food items or other items to hold the barriers in position . in the preferred embodiment the vertical wall and flanges are of a molded hollow plastic construction allowing multiple cargo restraining barriers to be stacked for storage . optional embodiments provide hinged sections that fold to provide a vertical wall and flanges , and when unfolded , lie flat for storage . | 1 |
a circuit for testing for mobile ion contamination of a semiconductor chip has an enabling circuit , a voltage pump , and a regulating circuit . in a normal operating mode , the voltage pump is enabled whenever the substrate voltage drops below a normal operating voltage . in a test - mode , the voltage pump is continuously enabled to continually drive the substrate toward the normal operating voltage . however , the voltage regulating circuit is enabled to shunt current from the substrate to ground whenever the voltage pump drives the substrate beyond a test voltage that is intermediate the normal operating voltage and ground . the regulating circuit thus holds the substrate at the test voltage . | 6 |
a user interface for a medical ventilator has a screen adapted to display curves generated by a control unit representing measured parameters for the medical ventilator , and an input arrangement allowing a user to enter target values for control parameters for the medical ventilator . simplified modification or programming of the medical ventilator is achieved by adaptation of the screen to display curves and input target values in a volume - pressure graph . | 0 |
the present invention relates to polypeptide compositions which bind to cell surface epitopes and , in multivalent forms , cause or lead to the killing of cells including lymphoid tumor cells , and in the case of monovalent forms , cause immunosuppression or otherwise inhibit activation of lymphocytes . the invention further relates to nucleic acids encoding the polypeptides , methods for the production of the polypeptides , methods for killing cells , methods for immunosuppressing a patient , pharmaceutical , diagnostic and multivalent compositions and kits comprising the polypeptides and uses of the polypeptides . | 2 |
a method and system provides for automated handling of a service problem reported by a wireless device customer by first identifying the specific nature of the service problem by comparing certain system condition information to a database of known problems , and then initiating a corrective action responsive to the specific nature of the service problem . one such corrective action involves communicating certain computer instructions to one or more switches or other network components to adjust their settings . | 7 |
We study the relationship between the mid-infrared (mid-IR) and sub-millimetre (sub-mm) variability of deeply embedded protostars using the multi-epoch data from the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE/NEOWISE) and the ongoing James Clerk Maxwell Telescope (JCMT) Transient Survey. Our search for signs of stochastic (random) and/or secular (roughly monotonic in time) variability in a sample of 59 young stellar objects (YSOs) revealed that 35 are variable in at least one of the two surveys. This variability is dominated by secular changes. Of those objects with secular variability, 14 objects (22 per cent of the sample) show correlated secular variability over mid-IR and sub-mm wavelengths. Variable accretion is the likely mechanism responsible for this type of variability. Fluxes of YSOs that vary in both wavelengths follow a relation of log<SUB>10</SUB>F<SUB>4.6</SUB>(t) = ηlog<SUB>10</SUB>F<SUB>850</SUB>(t) between the mid-IR and sub-mm, with η = 5.53 ± 0.29. This relationship arises from the fact that sub-mm fluxes respond to the dust temperature in the larger envelope whereas the mid-IR emissivity is more directly proportional to the accretion luminosity. The exact scaling relation, however, depends on the structure of the envelope, the importance of viscous heating in the disc, and dust opacity laws. | 9 |
Context. Observationally constraining the atmospheric temperature-pressure (TP) profile of exoplanets is an important step forward for improving planetary atmosphere models, thus further enabling one to place the detection of spectral features and the measurement of atomic and molecular abundances through transmission and emission spectroscopy on solid ground. <BR /> Aims: The aim is to constrain the TP profile of the ultra-hot Jupiter KELT-9b by fitting synthetic spectra to the observed Hα and Hβ lines and identify why self-consistent planetary TP models are unable to fit the observations. <BR /> Methods: We constructed 126 one-dimensional TP profiles varying the lower and upper atmospheric temperatures, as well as the location and gradient of the temperature rise. For each TP profile, we computed the transmission spectra of the Hα and Hβ lines employing the Cloudy radiative transfer code, which self-consistently accounts for non-local thermodynamic equilibrium (NLTE) effects. <BR /> Results: The TP profiles, leading to best fit the observations, are characterised by an upper atmospheric temperature of 10 000-11 000 K and by an inverted temperature profile at pressures higher than 10<SUP>-4</SUP> bar. We find that the assumption of local thermodynamic equilibrium (LTE) leads one to overestimate the level population of excited hydrogen by several orders of magnitude and hence to significantly overestimate the strength of the Balmer lines. The chemical composition of the best fitting models indicate that the high upper atmospheric temperature is most likely driven by metal photoionisation and that FeII and FeIII have comparable abundances at pressures lower than 10<SUP>-6</SUP> bar, possibly making the latter detectable. <BR /> Conclusions: Modelling the atmospheres of ultra-hot Jupiters requires one to account for metal photoionisation. The high atmospheric mass-loss rate (>10<SUP>11</SUP> g s<SUP>-1</SUP>), caused by the high temperature, may have consequences on the planetary atmospheric evolution. Other ultra-hot Jupiters orbiting early-type stars may be characterised by similarly high upper atmospheric temperatures and hence high mass-loss rates. This may have consequences on the basic properties of the observed planets orbiting hot stars. | 9 |
in recent system lsis , a plurality of rams differing in capacity and in bit width have come to be mounted on a single chip according to the needs on the system side . however , when testing the plurality of rams , if the rams differ in capacity , they cannot be tested using the same test pattern even if a special pin is provided for each ram , because x , y address mapping differs between the different rams ; accordingly , the test has to be performed by dividing the rams into groups each consisting of rams having the same memory space , and this has lead to increased test time . an external address signal and a test - only address signal are provided as ram control signals and , in the latter case , the number of x , y addresses in each of the rams 4 and 5 is set equal to that of the largest capacity ram 3 within the same chip , thereby making the x , y address mapping the same for all the rams 3 to 5 . | 6 |
the invention relates to ink jet printing and a process for ink jet printing wherein a coating is formed on an ink receiving layer containing a plastic pigment . the coating is fused into a durable coating which is water - resistant , has some lightfastness , is scratch resistant and can be used in indoor and outdoor environments . | 1 |
Fast inward migration of planetary cores is a common problem in the current planet formation paradigm. Even though dust is ubiquitous in protoplanetary disks, its dynamical role in the migration history of planetary embryos has not been assessed. In this Letter, we show that the scattered pebble-flow induced by a low-mass planetary embryo leads to an asymmetric dust-density distribution that is able to exert a net torque. By analyzing a large suite of multifluid hydrodynamical simulations addressing the interaction between the disk and a low-mass planet on a fixed circular orbit, and neglecting dust feedback onto the gas, we identify two different regimes, gas- and gravity-dominated, where the scattered pebble-flow results in almost all cases in positive torques. We collect our measurements in a first torque map for dusty disks, which will enable the incorporation of the effect of dust dynamics on migration into population synthesis models. Depending on the dust drift speed, the dust-to-gas mass ratio/distribution, and the embryo mass, the dust-induced torque has the potential to halt inward migration or even induce fast outward migration of planetary cores. We thus anticipate that dust-driven migration could play a dominant role during the formation history of planets. Because dust torques scale with disk metallicity, we propose that dust-driven outward migration may enhance the occurrence of distant giant planets in higher-metallicity systems. | 9 |
a non - blind rivet is disclosed that can be used to form a joint without the need for brazing , welding or threaded locknuts . the rivet 1 is placed in compression by opposing dies 15 , 20 causing a narrow region of the rivet wall to buckle forming a fold 24 , the rivet thus being held to a workpiece 12 between a flange 6 and the fold 24 . | 5 |
a perimeter pile anchor foundation is built by forming a plurality of individual perimeter pile anchors in a large generally circular pattern to form a perimeter wall . the individual pile anchors are contiguous , each pile overlapping the adjacent piles on either side . the overlapping pile anchors form an arch such that compression and friction between the pile anchors resist soil caving and sloughing pressure when soil inside the perimeter wall is excavated , enabling the perimeter pile foundation to be effectively constructed in weak saturated soils and / or cohesionless sands that will not allow conventional concrete foundation excavations . a concrete foundation ring is formed inside the pile perimeter wall to support a tall and / or heavy tower or other structure subject to high upset forces . | 4 |
packets filtering method in a wireless network system . the method includes following steps : using a first node of the wireless network system to transmit a packet to a switch of the wireless network system , using a receiving module of the switch to receive the packet , using an identifying module of the switch to sequentially compare an address information of the packet with a plurality of address data of an address list , and using a transmitting module of the switch to transmit the packet to a second node via a local area network if the address information of the packet corresponds to one of the address data of the address list . | 7 |
there is disclosed a portable hand held fluorescent task lamp comprising an elongated plastic housing having a clear lens on one end of the housing and a hand grip portion formed into the second end of the housing ; a line cord ; at least two compact fluorescent lamp bulbs removably disposed behind and visible through the clear lens , of any wattage from approximately four to thirty watts and of either a non - starting type or a self - starting type ; an electronic ballast circuit ; and an spst function switch disposed in series with each cfl bulb , wherein the cfl bulbs may be ignited and sustained in illumination in parallel , simultaneously or individually , as determined by the respective spst switches . | 7 |
method of establishing a route redundancy in a data transmission system using static routes , this system comprising a plurality of networks and a plurality of routers , a defined router being able to use several routes to reach a destination network . this method comprises the steps of defining all the static routes toward the destination network , verifying for each defined static route whether the destination network is reachable resulting in a set of static routes considered as eligible to be used , defining a priority for each route of the set of static routes , and selecting the static route having the highest priority as the route to be used . a conventional static route may be used if none of these static routes is available . | 7 |
a uniform , portion pre - sliced roast beef product is made without objectionable loss of original muscle and fiber by : trimming a primal cut of beef ; vacuum tumbling with water to soften and extract protein binder ; forming and placing into a shape - determining cylindrical cook encasement ; cooking ; crust cooling and removing the encasement ; slicing in one pass cross grain through a multi - blade slicer in a manner to exclude air contacting the slices ; and vacuum packaging . the product stores well with essentially no blooming and without change in taste . | 0 |
a system for controlling the folded or erected rearview mirror position selectively by turning reversible motors incorporated in the rearview mirrors by operating an operation switch in the cabin of a motor vehicle , includes a door lock controller locking the doors of the motor vehicle by an outer door lock switch or inner door lock switch , a controller for controlling the folded rearview mirrors , and switches for detecting the folded or erected rearview mirror position mounted in the rearview mirror turning parts , in which an electrically foldable rearview mirror system is interlocked with the door lock controller for controlling the folded rearview mirrors including a driving circuit changing over the reversible motors between regular and reverse rotations , and a micro computer controlling the driving circuit by processing the inputs from said switches . the rearview mirrors are folded or erected as a top priority by operating the operation switch after the ignition switch is actuated . | 1 |
the invention is an integrally blow - moulded bag - in - container obtainable by blow - moulding an injection moulded multi - layer preform . the bag - in - container includes an inner layer forming the bag and an outer layer forming the container , and a single opening , the mouth , fluidly connecting the volume defined by the bag to the atmosphere . the container further includes at least one interface vent fluidly connecting the interface between inner and outer layers to the atmosphere , wherein the bag is anchored to the outer layer at at least one point remote from the single opening and interface vent . the invention also relates to a process and a mould for the production of the blow - moulded bag - in - container . | 1 |
a clamping device is provided with holding means on each of a first and second jaw means for positioning at least two workpieces of different thicknesses together in any desired abutting angular relationship and means for applying a force to the jaw means so that the holding means will hold the workpieces of different thicknesses in the abutting angular relationship . | 1 |
techniques that allow the operations of a program to be intercepted and intervened with are known . these techniques are restricted by the same limited view of the program &# 39 ; s data that is currently available at a base level of an object or method . some aspects need access to more information about the program &# 39 ; s data of one or more objects than is available at the base level . an aspect of aspect - oriented programming systems , methods and environments examines the results of a computation at one stage . that aspect affects only subsequent stages of the computation , so that no circularity exists . custom flow analyses , whether local or global , can also be performed at each stage to propagate non - local information . “ macro ” style programming can be reduced or avoided , as programming can be facilitated in terms of manipulating the results of various computational stages instead of in terms of manipulating blocks of code . | 6 |
a resuscitation device for automatic compression of victim &# 39 ; s chest using a compression belt which exerts force evenly over the entire thoracic cavity . the belt is constricted and relaxed through a motorized spool assembly which repeatedly tightens the belt and relaxes the belt to provide repeated and rapid chest compression . an assembly includes various resuscitation devices including chest compression devices , defibrillation devices , and airway management devices , along with communications devices and senses with initiate communications with emergency medical personnel automatically upon use of the device . | 0 |
the present invention provides nucleic acid and corresponding amino acid sequences of a multifunctional protein that has been found to be useful in numerous medical and cosmetic contexts . a protein having &# 34 ; multifunctional activity ,&# 34 ; is defined herein as including at least one of a chymotrypsin , trypsin , collagenase , elastase or exo peptidase activity or asialo gm 1 ceramide binding activity . these proteins are useful for multiple purposes , including treating viral infections such as herpes outbreaks , fungal , bacterial or parasitic infections , including the primary and secondary infections of leprosy , colitis , ulcers , hemorrhoids , corneal scarring , dental plaque , acne , cystic fibrosis , blood clots , wounds , immune disorders including autoimmune disease and cancer . | 0 |
a ni — cr — fe alloy with improved resistance to stress corrosion cracking in nuclear environments , the alloy comprising 23 - 28 wt % cr , 25 - 35 wt % ni , & lt ; 0 . 03 wt % c , & lt ; 0 . 70 wt % si , & lt ; 1 . 0 wt % mn , & lt ; 0 . 015 wt % s , & gt ; 0 . 35 wt % ti , 0 . 15 - 0 . 45 wt % al , & lt ; 0 . 75 wt % cu , and balance fe and incidental impurities . the alloy may be used in steam generator tubing of a nuclear reactor . a method of producing an article includes : providing the alloy as disclosed herein ; forming the alloy into the article by cold working the alloy to 20 %; and heat treating the article . | 2 |
Context. A number of novae have been found to emit high-energy gamma rays (>100 MeV). However, the origin of this emission is not yet understood. We report on the search for gamma-ray emission from 75 optically detected Galactic novae in the first 7.4 years of operation of the Fermi Large Area Telescope using the Pass 8 data set. <BR /> Aims: We compile an optical nova catalog including light curves from various resources and estimate the optical peak time and optical peak magnitude in order to search for gamma-ray emission to determine whether all novae are gamma-ray emitters. <BR /> Methods: We repeated the analysis of the six novae previously identified as gamma-ray sources and developed a unified analysis strategy that we then applied to all novae in our catalog. We searched for emission in a 15 day time window in two-day steps ranging from 20 days before to 20 days after the optical peak time. We performed a population study with Monte Carlo simulations to set constraints on the properties of the gamma-ray emission of novae. <BR /> Results: Two new novae candidates have been found at 2σ global significance. Although these two novae candidates were not detected at a significant level individually, taking them together with the other non-detected novae, we found a sub-threshold nova population with a cumulative 3σ significance. We report the measured gamma-ray flux for detected sources and flux upper limits for novae without significant detection. Our results can be reproduced by several gamma-ray emissivity models (e.g., a power-law distribution with a slope of 2), while a constant emissivity model (i.e., assuming novae are standard candles) can be rejected. | 9 |
pipeline lengthening in functional units likely to be involved in a writeback conflict is implemented to avoid conflicts . logic circuitry is provided for comparing the depths of two concurrently executing execution unit pipelines to determine if a conflict will develop . when it appears that two execution units will attempt to write back at the same time , the execution unit having a shorter pipeline will be instructed to add a stage to its pipeline , storing its result in a delaying buffer for one clock cycle . after the conflict has been resolved , the instruction to lengthen the pipeline of a given functional unit will be rescinded . multistage execution units are designed to signal a reservation station to delay the dispatch of various instructions to avoid conflicts between execution units . | 6 |
a method for enhancing detection sensitivity of suspected trace amounts of organic analytes and particularly semivolatile organic analytes extractable from a sample by an organic solvent carrier matrix and subsequent extraction and analysis of said trace organic analytes by spme wherein the improvement comprises exchanging the organic solvent carrier matrix containing the trace organic analytes for an aqueous carrier matrix before performing spme fiber extraction and detection of the trace organic analytes . | 6 |
a method and apparatus for cleaning , sanitizing , and refilling reusable containers in order to reduce the non - biodegradable waste and environment contamination . the apparatus and process allows a person / consumer to refill the container with any fluid dispensed by said apparatus such as a vending machine . depending on the fluid selection of the consumer the vending machine sanitizes the container before any fluid is dispensed in it . further , the machine provides the branding of the container depending on the consumer selection allowing people and consumer recognition of the product and enticing manufacturers to participate . | 1 |
We report a non-detection of the [O I] 63 μm emission line from the z = 6.03 galaxy G09.83808 using ALMA Band 9 observations, refuting the previously claimed detection with APEX by Rybak et al.; the new upper limit on the [O I] 63 μm flux is almost 20-times lower. [O I] 63 μm line could be a powerful tracer of neutral gas in the Epoch of Reionization: yet our null result shows that detecting [O I] 63 μm from z ≥ 6 galaxies is more challenging than previously hypothesized. | 9 |
a wall panel has elongate members connected together to form a rectangular frame having a top , a bottom and opposite sides , a sheathing extending over the rectangular frame ; and connectors providing a connection between the sheathing and the rectangular frame . the connectors are varied so that the strength of the connection increases from the top and bottom towards the middles of the opposite sides of the frame . | 4 |
We present an extended suite of the Auriga cosmological gravo-magnetohydrodynamical ``zoom-in'' simulations of 40 Milky Way-mass halos and 26 dwarf galaxy-mass halos run with the moving-mesh code Arepo. Auriga adopts the $\Lambda$ Cold Dark Matter ($\Lambda$CDM) cosmogony and includes a comprehensive galaxy formation physics model following the coupled cosmic evolution of dark matter, gas, stars, and supermassive black holes which has been shown to produce numerically well-converged galaxy properties for Milky Way-mass systems. We describe the first public data release of this augmented suite of Auriga simulations, which includes raw snapshots, group catalogues, merger trees, initial conditions, and supplementary data, as well as public analysis tools with worked examples of how to use the data. To demonstrate the value and robustness of the simulation predictions, we analyse a series of low-redshift global properties that compare well with many observed scaling relations, such as the Tully-Fisher relation, the star-forming main sequence, and HI gas fraction/disc thickness. Finally, we show that star-forming gas discs appear to build rotation and velocity dispersion rapidly for $z\gtrsim 3$ before they ``settle'' into ever-increasing rotation-dispersion ratios ($V/\sigma$). This evolution appears to be in rough agreement with some kinematic measurements from H$\alpha$ observations, and demonstrates an application of how to utilise the released data. | 9 |
the present invention relates to an engine diagnostic system for detecting malfunctions in an engine system having a variable geometry turbine exhaust system . the engine diagnosis system includes an electronic control module adapted to periodically initiate a preprogrammed variable geometry turbine diagnostic routine . the diagnostic routine includes the operations of sending a sinusoidal control signal to a pressure regulator , determining the configuration of the variable geometry turbine , determining the pressure of a capsule , calculating the configuration of the variable geometry turbine as a function of the sinusoidal control signal , calculating the pressure of the capsule as a function of the sinusoidal control signal , determining if a pressure sensor is in calibration , determining if the pressure regulator is malfunctioning , determining if the variable geometry turbine position sensor is in calibration , determining if the variable geometry turbine is malfunctioning , and displaying the results of the test . | 5 |
a shoelace adjustment mechanism that provides for fastening shoelaces on shoes in which a shoelace is contiguously routed through a tightening and securing structure consisting of a plurality of shoelace winding sheaves along with the shoelace adjustment mechanism disposed on the left vamp and the right vamp such that the arrangement is capable of the rapid shoelace tensioning and loosening , the shoelace adjustment mechanism of the invention herein thereby affording greater practical value . | 0 |
a laser system is described which concurrently directs highly equivalent diffracted beams derived from an initial laser beam to both sides of a substrate . the diffracted beams may be generated with sufficient energy to soften spots on the surfaces of the substrate to form texture bumps as are used on substrates for magnetic disks . the diffracted beams are generated by a multichannel acousto - optic modulator having at least two channels . the crystal in the mcaom has at least two mounting faces oriented so that the acoustic transducers mounted thereon generate acoustic fields which intersect the incident laser beam at a common angle , i . e ., the bragg angle . energizing any of the transducers causes a corresponding first order beam to be diffracted out . preferably the diffracted beams are generated by alternating driving signals to transducers to produce two beams with pulse intensity greater than 50 % of that of the incident beam which can be directed to opposite sides of a substrate for extremely uniform texturing . | 6 |
by providing a network photograph service , prompt service can be provided to a customer without losing the advantages of easier understanding of where to access when placing an order and easier collective data management . a service center receiving an order of a printing service , and a minilab or a special laboratory spread across a plurality of places , are able to communicate through a network . a center server in the service center selects and assigns which photo - finishing laboratory will print the ordered picture , in response to order information transferred from a customer via the network . thus , the printing processing can be carried out by a photo - finishing laboratory specified by the customer , instead of at the center server . | 7 |
a system and method have been provided for programming synchronization features of a multidimensional digital frame structure . such a frame structure acts as a digital wrapper and includes overhead , payload , and forward error correction sections . words in the overhead section are used to selectively synchronize the broadcast frame structure at a plurality of network nodes . the described invention permits the frame synchronization bytes to be made programmable , so that the system and method are flexible for changes in communication protocols , as well for the selective exclusion of nodes . this flexibility also impacts the number , the location , bandwidth , and the bit error rate of the located fsbs . | 7 |
a method , system and computer program for transmitting at least two payloads in a downstream traffic phase of a time - division duplex cycle with a single preamble from a headend followed by concatenated payloads without intervening preambles , whereby the payloads are ranked by increasing modulation profiles . the preamble , and concatenated and ordered set of payloads are then transmitted to two or more predetermined customer premise equipments . | 7 |
this invention provides an air freshener dispenser device which consists of twin cartridges which are connected end - to - end with a flexible hinge means . the two cartridges can be folded together and incorporated in a dispensing holder as multiple refill units . each cartridge is composed of a shallow tray which contains a volatile air freshener medium , and which has its open surface sealed with a coextensive bonded laminate of an inner vapor - permeable membrane and an outer peelable vapor - impermeable membrane . removal of the peelable vapor - impermeable membrane sealing the two trays allows delivery of the air freshener medium as vapor into the environment at a controlled rate over an extended period of time . | 0 |
a temperature correcting pressure gauge which has a substrate having at least one surface coupled to a source of pressure to be measured , the substrate first surface having a first fiber bragg grating from a first optical fiber attached in an appropriately sensitive region of the substrate , a fiber bragg grating from a second optical fiber attached to the opposite surface from the first fiber bragg grating , the first and second fiber bragg gratings reflecting or transmitting optical energy of decreasing or increasing wavelength , respectively , in response to an applied pressure . the first and second fiber bragg gratings have nominal operating wavelength ranges that are adjacent to each other but are exclusive ranges and the fiber bragg gratings also have closely matched pressure coefficients and temperature coefficients . | 6 |
a standoff retainer is provided for effecting the securing of two panels to each other in spaced planar facing relationship . the retainer lockingly engages a push pin after being received in snap - fit relationship by one of the panels . ribs on the retainer space the panels , and a funnel surface on the retainer facilitates engagement with the push pin . | 8 |
Searches for phosphine in Venus' atmosphere have sparked a debate. Cordiner et al. (2022, <A href="https://doi.org/10.1029/2022gl101055">https://doi.org/10.1029/2022gl101055</A>) analyze spectra from the Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) and infer <0.8 ppb of PH<SUB>3</SUB>. We noticed that some spectral artifacts arose from non-essential calibration-load signals. By-passing these signals allows simpler post-processing and a 5.7σ candidate detection, suggesting ∼3 ppb of PH<SUB>3</SUB> above the clouds. Compiling six phosphine results hints at an inverted abundance trend: decreasing above the clouds but rising again in the mesosphere from some unexplained source. However, no such extra source is needed if phosphine is undergoing destruction by sunlight (photolysis), to a similar degree as on Earth. Low phosphine values/limits are found where the viewed part of the super-rotating Venusian atmosphere had passed through sunlight, while high values are from views moving into sunlight. We suggest Venusian phosphine is indeed present, and so merits further work on models of its origins. | 9 |
a three - phase vacuum interrupter switch assembly for power distribution systems comprises an outer case having at least one window , a plurality of internal disconnect switch assemblies , and a plurality of vacuum interrupter bottle switch assemblies within the case . each vacuum interrupter bottle switch is coupled in electrical series with a corresponding internal disconnect switch assembly . because the open / closed state of a bottle switch is not directly observable owing to its sealed interior , a direct visible indication of the state of the three - phase vacuum interrupter switch assembly is provided by a visually detectable contact rod for each internal disconnect switch that is visible through the case window . to prevent potentially serious damage caused by arcing between the contacts of the internal disconnect switch , the internal disconnect switch is prevented from opening or closing when the bottle switches are closed . the case interior is preferably free of oil and / or sf 6 gas . | 7 |
an encapsulated shelf assembly has a shelf support supporting a panel . the panel has an edge and a one piece member encapsulates the panel edge and a substantial majority of the shelf support . the encapsulated shelf assembly may be formed in a mold apparatus which defines a mold cavity and uses a spacing plug to position the shelf support in a mold cavity of the mold apparatus in a location spaced from the sides of the mold cavity . a method of making the encapsulated shelf assembly includes providing a mold apparatus defining a mold cavity , providing and supporting a shelf panel in the mold apparatus with an edge of the panel extending into the cavity , providing and supporting a shelf support in the mold apparatus with a majority of the shelf support positioned in the mold cavity and spaced from the sides of the mold cavity , filling the mold cavity with a moldable material to encapsulate each of the majority of the shelf support and the edge of the shelf panel , and removing the encapsulated shelf assembly from the mold cavity . | 1 |
the present invention relates to the technical field of plugs and sockets for electrical appliances . disclosed are a surface contact plug and socket , comprising a matching plug and socket ; a plug contact piece connected with a plug electric wire is arranged on the lower surface of the plug ; and a socket contact piece connected with a socket electric wire is arranged on the upper surface of the socket ; when the plug is inserted into the socket , the plug contact piece vertically or obliquely meets the socket contact piece to cause surface contact electrification . the surface contact plug and socket of the present invention employ surface contact between contact pieces , enlarge the contact area and improve current transmission capacity since the plug and socket are of the same size , and therefore the contact is always reliable , and the more the plug and the socket are used , the more reliable the contact is . | 7 |
Magnetars are neutron stars with extremely high magnetic fields (≳10<SUP>14</SUP> gauss) that exhibit various X-ray phenomena such as sporadic subsecond bursts, long-term persistent flux enhancements and variable rotation-period derivative<SUP>1,2</SUP>. In 2020, a fast radio burst (FRB), akin to cosmological millisecond-duration radio bursts, was detected from the Galactic magnetar SGR 1935+2154 (refs. <SUP>3-5</SUP>), confirming the long-suspected association between some FRBs and magnetars. However, the mechanism for FRB generation in magnetars remains unclear. Here we report the X-ray observation of two glitches in SGR 1935+2154 within a time interval of approximately nine hours, bracketing an FRB that occurred on 14 October 2022<SUP>6,7</SUP>. Each glitch involved a significant increase in the magnetar's spin frequency, being among the largest abrupt changes in neutron-star rotation<SUP>8-10</SUP> observed so far. Between the glitches, the magnetar exhibited a rapid spin-down phase, accompanied by an increase and subsequent decline in its persistent X-ray emission and burst rate. We postulate that a strong, ephemeral, magnetospheric wind<SUP>11</SUP> provides the torque that rapidly slows the star's rotation. The trigger for the first glitch couples the star's crust to its magnetosphere, enhances the various X-ray signals and spawns the wind that alters magnetospheric conditions that might produce the FRB. | 9 |
when a stepping motor is used as a driving source for a shutter device , if the stepping motor loses synchronization because of variations in load during driving or the like , it becomes unable to rotate a driving ring at that time , and this disables an exposure operation . in a first zone where a driven member is driven , but a light shielding member remains in a closed state or an open state , the motor drives the driven member in open - loop driving mode . in a second zone where the driven member is driven , and thus the light shielding member moves to the closed state or the open state , the motor drives the driven member in feed - back driving mode . | 6 |
an object of the invention is to connect different dielectrics electrically to each other in the direction of main surface of a sheet in a multilayer ceramic substrate and to increase the degree of flexibility in design and make the multilayer ceramic substrate compact in size . a multilayer ceramic substrate in accordance with the invention is formed of a plurality of laminated ceramic substrates including such a composite ceramic substrate of different materials that is made by inserting the second ceramic substrate in a pounched - out portion made in the first ceramic substrate and by planarizing its top and bottom surfaces , wherein a conductive layer is formed in a portion across a boundary between the first ceramic substrate and the second ceramic substrate of the interface of the composite ceramic substrate of different materials . | 8 |
the instant invention provides for novel cationic lipids that can be used in combination with other lipid components such as cholesterol and peg - lipids to form lipid nanoparticles with oligonucleotides . it is an object of the instant invention to provide a cationic lipid scaffold that demonstrates enhanced efficacy along with lower liver toxicity as a result of lower lipid levels in the liver . the present invention employs low molecular weight cationic lipids comprising at least one short lipid chain to enhance the efficiency and tolerability of in vivo delivery of sirna . | 2 |
a process for producing a bioreactor using viable immobilized biological material . the process produces a siliceous layer capable of biomass immobilization and selectively cutting off of macromolecules having a molecular weight higher than a selected threshold . the process includes the steps of : supplying a gas flow of a gas carrier saturated by a mixture of silicon alkoxides selected from the group comprising si 4 , sih 3 , r ′ si 3 and r ′ sih 2 wherein r and r ′, equal or different each other , are alkyl and / or aryl groups , wherein said gas flow is prepared by bubbling the gas carrier into a liquid mixture of said alkoxides in the ratio of 40 - 85 / 0 - 60 / 0 - 60 / 0 - 60 , preferably in the ratio of 40 - 85 / 0 - 50 / 0 - 50 / 0 - 50 , more preferably in the ratio of 50 - 80 / 0 - 20 / 5 - 30 / 5 - 30 , at a temperature of from 20 to 180 ° c ., preferably of from 20 to 100 ° c ., and b ) exposing a support comprising a biomass to the gas flow of step a ), wherein said selected threshold of molecular weight is chosen in the range of between 10 , 000 dalton and 150 , 000 dalton and wherein the ratio between the , , and si derivatives in step a ) is chosen as a function of the molecular weight of the macromolecules to be cut off . | 2 |
sinusitis , mucocysts , tumors , infections , hearing disorders , choanal atresia , fractures and other disorders of the paranasal sinuses , eustachian tubes , lachrymal ducts and other ear , nose , throat and mouth structures are diagnosed and / or treated using minimally invasive approaches and , in many cases , flexible catheters as opposed to instruments having rigid shafts . various diagnostic procedures and devices are used to perform imaging studies , mucus flow studies , air / gas flow studies , anatomic dimension studies and endoscopic studies . access and occluding devices may be used to facilitate insertion of working devices such asendoscopes , wires , probes , needles , catheters , balloon catheters , dilation catheters , dilators , balloons , tissue cutting or remodeling devices , suction or irrigation devices , imaging devices , sizing devices , biopsy devices , image - guided devices containing sensors or transmitters , electrosurgical devices , energy emitting devices , devices for injecting diagnostic or therapeutic agents , devices for implanting devices such as stents , substance eluting or delivering devices and implants , etc . | 0 |
The persistence of planetary systems after their host stars evolve into their post-main-sequence phase is poorly constrained by observations. Many young white dwarf systems exhibit infrared excess emission and/or spectral absorption lines associated with a reservoir of dust (or planetesimals) and its accretion. However, most white dwarfs are too cool to sufficiently heat any circumstellar dust to detectable levels of emission. The Helix Nebula (NGC 7293) is a young, nearby planetary nebula; observations at mid- and far-infrared wavelengths have revealed excess emission associated with its central white dwarf (WD 2226-210). The origin of this excess is ambiguous. It could be a remnant planetesimal belt, a cloud of comets, or the remnants of material shed during the post-asymptotic giant branch (post-AGB) phase. Here we combine infrared (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, Spitzer, Herschel) and millimeter (Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array) observations of the system to determine the origin of this excess using multiwavelength imaging and radiative transfer modeling. We find the data are incompatible with a compact remnant planetesimal belt or post-AGB disk, and conclude the dust most likely originates from deposition by a cometary cloud. The measured dust mass, and lifetime of the constituent grains, implies disruption of several thousand Hale-Bopp equivalent comets per year to fuel the observed excess emission around the Helix Nebula's white dwarf. | 9 |
method of soil conditioning which consists in applying a water - soluble or water - swelling polymer to the soil , characterized in that : the polymer is prepared as a polymer - concentrated liquid , the preparation of obtained in this way is applied to the surface of a support rotating about its axis of revolution in order to form droplets which are spread on the soil . | 2 |
the invention relates to polymorphous crystal modifications of a dpp - iv inhibitor , the preparation thereof and the use thereof for preparing a medicament . | 2 |
a method for integrating test modules in a modular test system includes creating component categories for integrating vendor - supplied test modules and creating a calibration and diagnostics framework for establishing a standard interface between the vendor - supplied test modules and the modular test system , where the c & amp ; d framework comprises interface classes communicating vendor - supplied module integration information . the method further includes receiving a vendor - supplied test module , retrieving module integration information from the vendor - supplied test module in accordance with the component categories , and integrating the vendor - supplied test module into the modular test system based on the module integration information using the c & amp ; d framework . | 6 |
a process for preparing 1h - imidazoquinolin - 4 - amines is disclosed . the process involves reacting a 6h - imidazotetrazoloquinoline with triphenylphosphine and hydrolyzing the product thereof . | 2 |
the invention relates to apparatus for detecting the stuck point of a conduit , such as drill pipes , in a borehole while eliminating any stress on the detection means during the measurement . a two - part body member is suspended from a cable with the two parts mounted movably with respect to each other . each part is anchored independently in the drill pipes and movements between these parts are detected when stresses are applied to the drill pipes from the surface . after anchoring , a spring , designed to bias the two parts of the body member toward each other , is disconnected from the top part of the body member . an angular detection means is mounted between a mobile sleeve and the top part of the body member . before the measurement , the sleeve is uncoupled from the bottom part and reset in relation to the top part . during the measurement , the sleeve is blocked in the bottom part . | 4 |
a portable safety , entertainment and communication device for a bicycle is provided . the device brings together a plurality of functions in a single device that can be fixed to the handlebar of a bicycle . the device is configured to automatically detect whether a casing is connected to a support and change the functionality of various elements of the device if so . in one aspect , the device changes the functionality of a digital music player so that a user may listen to music through speakers when the casing is connected to the support and listen to music through headphones connected to an audio output port when the casing is not connected to the support . various other modules providing functionality may also be included in the device , such as a video camera and / or digital camera and a light source . | 1 |
the present invention relates to a method for preparing self - assembled silicon nanotubes by a hydrothermal method . a method for preparing self - assembled sints comprises forming a mixture of silicon oxide and water in a sealed container , wherein the mixture has a silicon oxide to water ratio of no more than 10 % by weight . the mixture is maintained at a constant temperature and a constant pressure , and the mixture is stirred for a period of time . self - assembled sints may be formed with an average inner diameter of less than 5 nm and an average outer diameter of around 15 nm . the present invention completely utilizes non - toxic raw materials , and the materials and process do not pollute the environment , so the method satisfies the development trends of the modern industry . | 8 |
a turbomachine diffuser includes a body having an inner surface defining a diffuser flow path , a plurality of stationary struts extending from the inner surface , and a plurality of flow mixing lobes arranged in an annular array on the inner surface . the plurality of flow mixing lobes is configured and disposed to guide a substantially high momentum flow toward the inner surface of the body . | 5 |
a safety boat assembly which includes air bags , a breathing device , a tubular pole containing a dense material , safety belts , a gravity on / off light switch , and a view finding window disposed therein for improving buoyancy and stability and for reducing the dangers associated with boating accidents when the boat assembly is turned over . | 1 |
a microfluidic device , for analysis , comprising : a chip comprising a cavity ; a light emitting diode or a laser which emits a first electromagnetic radiation for heating a sample placed in the cavity in use ; and an analytical assembly configured to record a change in the sample arising from an interaction of the sample with the first source of electromagnetic radiation . | 1 |
the present invention relates to a base powder for preparing functional beverages , soft drinks or an additive for food products , which is made with red raspberry from rubus idaeus and with clinoptilolite zeolite contained in the zam ® . the powder is prepared with dehydrated fruit juice . the raspberry juice extract is obtained by slowly heating a pot containing the ground fruit or a receptacle with fruit , using the bain - marie method , without exceeding 70 ° c . the juice is stabilized , dehydrated , optionally mixed with sugar substitutes , sweeteners or fiber , and , lastly , homogenized . the object of the present invention is to provide a food - grade base powder of natural origin that is totally different from current presentations of red raspberry on the market . likewise , the present invention seeks to utilize the therapeutic properties of said fruit as a coadjuvant in controlling active and passive tobacco consumption , nicotine detoxification and nicotine addiction , and also detoxification in the case of other toxic substances in tobacco smoke , as an antioxidant , antimutagenic , anticancer agent and immunostimulant . it is 100 % rehydrateable in water , easy to transport and has a shelf life in excess of one year . | 0 |
a rule engine system works with physical systems monitored by internet - enabled endpoints on one hand and developer custom applications on the other . endpoints operate in both the domain specific language of the rule engine , and communicate with participating applications in the native protocols thereof . whether new or legacy , whether hardware , software , or firmware , whether having much , little , or no digital processing or communication capacity , the participating application may be monitored and controlled by an endpoint that communicates over the internet with the rule engine . individual developers prepare rule language files , containing data and instructions for the rule engine to implement through the end point . any apparatus , whether exclusively mechanical , electrical , electronic , highly sophisticated electronic , or some combination may be monitored and controlled . any participating application , from a mechanical lawn sprinkler to an internet commerce server may be implemented thus . | 6 |
a tumbler pin lock includes an auxiliary locking mechanism including an auxiliary locking pin to provide enhance locking in addition to the locking provided by the tumbler pins so that the lock remains locked even if the tumblers are picked or bumped into their unlocked positions . | 8 |
an object of the present invention is to provided a device that performs dispersive compensation in an optical fiber transmission path , such as performing waveform shaping in optical fiber transmission . this adaptive dispersion compensating element is provided with a chirp bragg grating 104 formed in an optical fiber , a temperature gradient impressing means 105 that impresses a temperature gradient along the longitudinal direction of the chirp bragg grating , a spectral resolving means 106 that spectrally resolves the output light from the chirp bragg grating , a detecting means 107 that detects the output light from the spectral resolving means , and a control means 108 that performs feedback control of the temperature gradient impressing means based on the output from the detecting means and provides a compact and high - stability device that performs the dispersive compensation in the optical fiber transmission path , such as performing the waveform shaping in the optical fiber transmission . | 6 |
a method of making a body cavity insert , e . g . an ear insert , comprises deforming by pressure a pressure deformable sheet of material over an impression of a body cavity , e . g . an ear canal , and separating the impression from the sheet of material without permanently disturbing the shape into which the sheet has been deformed to leave a mould cavity in the sheet of material . a moulding material is then introduced into the mould cavity to provide , when the moulding material solidifies , the body cavity insert . typically the pressure deformable sheet of material is a sheet of non - toxic , thermoplastics material , e . g . a polycarbonate or silicon rubber material . one example of a suitable moulding material is an acrylic plastics material . | 7 |
a container has a body with a body opening . a spout fitment base is positioned within the body opening . a spout has a threaded engagement with the spout fitment base for movement between a retracted position and an extended position . a cap has a removed condition disengaged from the body , spout fitment base , and spout . the cap has an installed condition having a threaded engagement with at least one of the body and spout base fitment . an unscrewing of the cap from its installed condition rotates the spout so that the threaded engagement with the spout with the spout base fitment drive the spout from the retracted condition toward the extended condition . | 1 |
an integrated circuit including a power stage , a low - voltage component separated from the power stage by an isolating region and a reference potential region at a reference potential . the power stage includes an n - type substrate region which may be biased to a terminal voltage with respect to the reference potential and the isolating region has p - type conductivity . the low - voltage component includes an n - type input region receiving an input voltage . the input voltage and the terminal voltage may oscillate a few tens of volts above or below the reference potential and turn on parasitic transistors . to prevent turning on of the parasitic transistors , switchable conductive paths are interposed between the isolating region on the one hand , and the substrate region , the input region and the reference potential region on the other , for electrically connecting the isolating region to one of the substrate region , input region and reference potential region which presents instant by instant the lowest potential . | 7 |
the present invention enables users of a network service to register with the network as valued shoppers , thereby allowing them to receive specialized treatment when calling registered retailers . the present invention enables retailers to register with the network , thereby allowing them to set preferred service logic for handling valued customer calls by the network . | 7 |
the present invention relates to a digital system for maintaining the speed of a motor vehicle at a preselected speed . the desired speed of the vehicle is set into a digital memory bank and the instantaneous actual speed of the vehicle is determined by a digital readout . the desired vehicle speed and the actual speed of the vehicle are compared to produce a digital error signal which is used to control the throttle setting of the vehicle to cause the actual speed of the vehicle to equal the desired speed . | 1 |
Artifacts associated with the POPL'21 Paper "Abstracting Gradual Typing Moving Forward" | 9 |
a device for driving a light source in an image display device includes input terminals to receive a horizontal synchronization signal and a control signal , an oscillator to generate a reference signal having a frequency , a controller to modulate the reference signal in response to the control signal and output a modulated signal , and a phase difference detecting unit to receive the horizontal synchronization signal and the modulated signal and detect a phase difference between the horizontal synchronization signal and the modulated signal to generate an output signal indicating the phase difference . the oscillator adjusts the frequency of the reference signal in response to the output signal of the phase difference detecting unit so that the horizontal synchronization signal and the reference signal are synchronized with each other . | 6 |
a multi - modulation frequency laser range finder and a method for the same make use of a crystal oscillator to send out a modulation signal and a sampling signal . after the modulation signal is coupled with a light signal emitted by a laser diode , a laser light beam is generated and emitted to a target . the laser light signal is reflected by the target and received by a receiver to be converted to a reception signal , which is processed according to the frequency of the sampling signal . the processed result is finally sent to a data processor to calculate out the distance to the target . as compared to the prior art , less number of components are used , the precision is enhanced , and the circuit is much simplified , hence reducing the errors and the cost . | 6 |
a note organizer is provided which provided preprinted sticky notes for common tasks to aid a user in efficiently recording information with minimal attention and time expenditure . | 1 |
a tank truck including a horizontal support platform secured on the tank for supporting a suction hose , a boom secured to the support platform and supporting a free end of the suction hose , and a lead - in rotatably supported on the support platform and connecting the suction hose thereto , with the support platform being able to rotate about the rotational axis of the lead - in independently of the rotation of the lead - in . | 8 |
a plasma - activated cvd process provides improved adhesion of the coated surface layers and employs , as the plasma exciting source , a pulsed direct voltage and a residual direct voltage which remains during the pulse intervals . the residual direct voltage is equal to or greater than the lowest ionization potential of the gases participating in the cvd process , but is no more than 50 % of the maximum value of the pulsed direct voltage . the total thickness of the layer does not exceed 30 μm and the temperature of the basic tool body during the coating process is reduced , compared to prior art plasma cvd processes , and ranges from between 400 ° to 800 ° c ., and is preferably kept below 600 ° c . | 1 |
this invention describes a pharmaceutical compound which has the capsid protein of dengue virus and which is capable of inducing , in the receptor , a protective immune response before the viral challenge , without inducing the ab - dependent enhancement phenomenon . | 0 |
The unprecedented precision of Gaia has led to a paradigm shift in membership determination of open clusters where a variety of machine learning (ML) models can be employed. In this paper, we apply the unsupervised Gaussian Mixture Model (GMM) to a sample of thirteen clusters with varying ages (log t ≈ 6.38-9.64) and distances (441-5183 pc) from Gaia DR3 data to determine membership. We use ASteca to determine parameters for the clusters from our revised membership data. We define a quantifiable metric Modified Silhouette Score (MSS) to evaluate its performance. We study the dependence of MSS on age, distance, extinction, galactic latitude and longitude, and other parameters to find the particular cases when GMM seems to be more efficient than other methods. We compared GMM for nine clusters with varying ages but we did not find any significant differences between GMM performance for younger and older clusters. But we found a moderate correlation between GMM performance and the cluster distance, where GMM works better for closer clusters. We find that GMM does not work very well for clusters at distances larger than 3 kpc. | 9 |
the present invention provides a child safety seat installed within a motor vehicle , including both upper portions of a harness web threaded through a pair of sleeves surrounding that portion of the web proximate a child &# 39 ; s chest area . it is an object of this invention to eliminate the disadvantages of the harness webs , tangs and buckle , falling into the depression or concavity formed by the contours of the seat , interfering with placing a child within the seat . the upper portions of both webs are required to be connected laterally to offer protection against separation in the event of a sudden deceleration . the sleeves therefore include a latchable connector to selectively couple or uncouple one sleeve to another . a magnet is positioned upon each sleeve , and metallic strips embedded within the seat sides . thereby when sleeves are in an uncoupled position , each sleeve may be repositioned and inverted toward an adjoining lateral seat edge , whereby the magnets and metallic strips are attracted and fasten in releasable attachment , by this means maintaining the web harness clear of the interior of the seat . a handle is provided attached to a lower buckle , providing a grasping and manipulating opportunity to store the buckle assembly outside an interference zone . | 1 |
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disclosed are a method and apparatus for detecting disk drive start - up failure under disparate temperature conditions by employing a temperature sensor to measure the temperature of the disk drive at start - up . a controller selects , in response to the measured temperature , a start - up failure timing corresponding to that measured temperature . the controller then detects whether the disk drive reaches operational speed within the selected start - up failure timing . preferably , the temperature sensor is digital . the temperature sensor may be mounted on the drive electronics card , or on electronics in the disk enclosure . the controller may have a stored lookup table relating various temperatures to start - up failure timings for selecting a start - up failure timing corresponding to the measured temperature . this method allows selection of a motor torque constant that does not compromise normal operating performance based on cold start conditions . | 6 |
a balance toy in the form of a body having a top portion , a bottom portion and a plurality of sections therebetween . the intermediate sections are rotatable with respect to each other about a common axis in the form of an elongated rod connecting the top and bottom portions . at least some of the sections are provided with a weighted portion spaced from the axis . the toy will be tilted unless the weighted portions are arranged so as to counterbalance each other . | 0 |
a door alarm toy comprising a whistle adapted to be sounded by air escaping from an inflated balloon ; and a clip adapted for engagement between a door and its door frame to hang the toy with an inflated balloon pressed against the door to frictionally retain a twist in the balloon which prevents it from deflating . when the door is then opened , the toy drops , the balloon untwists and air escaping from the balloon sounds the whistle . | 0 |
a door for a ticket gate is disclosed . the door is composed of a metal plate as a core material and a cushioning material covering the metal plate . the metal plate defines at least one through - hole therein . the cushioning material comprises expanded polyolefin plates , and the metal plate and the expanded polyolefin plates have been integrated together by arranging the polyolefin plates on opposite sides of the metal plate , respectively , and then press molding them together . | 1 |
We have derived a gravity field solution in spherical harmonics to degree and order 900, GRGM900C, from the tracking data of the Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) Primary (1 March to 29 May 2012) and Extended Missions (30 August to 14 December 2012). A power law constraint of 3.6 ×10<SUP>-4</SUP>/ℓ<SUP>2</SUP> was applied only for degree ℓ greater than 600. The model produces global correlations of gravity, and gravity predicted from lunar topography of ≥ 0.98 through degree 638. The model's degree strength varies from a minimum of 575-675 over the central nearside and farside to 900 over the polar regions. The model fits the Extended Mission Ka-Band Range Rate data through 17 November 2012 at 0.13 μm/s RMS, whereas the last month of Ka-Band Range-Rate data obtained from altitudes of 2-10 km fit at 0.98 μm/s RMS, indicating that there is still signal inherent in the tracking data beyond degree 900. | 9 |
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