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The present invention relates to a method for the production of a device for transmitting a signal between two end points at least one of which is movable relative to the other and between which a wound line which forms a coil and is contained in a substantially circular cassette is arranged. Further extending lines be... | {
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1. Field of Invention
The present invention relates to a magnetic composite tape for inhibiting radiation noise and a radiation noise inhibiting component using such a magnetic composite tape.
2. Description of Related Art
Conventionally, when suppressing noise radiated from an interface cable or a head cable (power su... | {
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Much progress is being made in remote (control) technology typified by grid technology, wherein one computer on a computer network sends an application to run on another computer, and then commands the running of that application. Applying grid technology, for example, allows high speed processing of large scale scient... | {
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The application of computers in education has been limited by several problems, including a) a failure to provide systems that adapt to new advances in course material caused by technological developments, b) a failure to permit customized design of instructional information by the teacher, and c) a failure to integrat... | {
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With the development of the touch-control display technology, capacitive touch-control display screens have been applied more and more widely. The touch-control display screen of the existing electronic apparatus generally includes a display layer and a touch sensing layer. The display layer includes electrodes, such a... | {
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In compromised vasculature and microvasculature systems, blood vessels may display increased leakiness through the blood vessel walls. Diseases where vasculature may be compromised may include cancer, stroke, aneurysm, and internal bleeding. The development of compositions and methods to identify leaky vasculature woul... | {
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Radiosurgery is a non-invasive medical procedure for various kinds of tumors and one of the most effective means for treating local and regional targets such as brain tumors. Instead of a surgical incision, radiosurgery delivers a high dose of high energy photons in radiated beams to destroy the tumor. Radiosurgery is ... | {
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The growth of online video is truly remarkable. Comscore estimates that over 75% of US internet users view online video. They spend an average of 235 minutes per month accounting for a total of 5 billion videos watched.
The content type typically determines the viewing experience. For example, premium content offers a ... | {
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The present invention relates to the field of communication systems and more specifically to a system for automatically recovering from service key changes.
Third party authentication is used for validating an entity's identity in a communication network. As an example, if a client wishes to access an application serve... | {
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1. Field of Technology
The present invention relates to a printing apparatus, a printing system, and a printing control method for printing a background image such as a watermark on a receipt along with print data sent from a host apparatus.
2. Description of Related Art
Technology for printing a background image of a ... | {
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Unless otherwise indicated herein, the materials described in this section are not prior art to the claims in this application and are not admitted to be prior art by inclusion in this section.
A mountable device may be configured to monitor health-related information based on at least one analyte detected from a user ... | {
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FIG. 1 is a perspective diagram of a conventional multi-phase switching power system 10, and FIG. 2 is a typical waveform diagram of the switching power system 10. The switching power system 10 is operative to provide a regulated output voltage Vcore supplied to other electronic devices, for example a central processin... | {
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Home automation systems are becoming increasingly prevalent. Such systems may incorporate a variety of electronic devices, such as “smart” electronics that allow end-users to control and/or view status information of those devices, and non-smart electronics. Such systems may further be used to enhance home security, fo... | {
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1. Field
Implementations of the invention relate to dynamic, policy-based control of copy service precedence.
2. Description of the Related Art
Certain disaster recovery systems address data loss over a period of time. In this type of gradual disaster, updates to volumes may be lost. A volume may be described as any lo... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to the field of lost object locators and more specifically relates to a key tracker and method for tracking system.
2. Description of the Related Art
Purses and wallets, remote controls, eyeglasses, and especially keys and cellular telephones are lost ev... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a technique for calculating toner consumption in an image forming apparatus.
2. Description of the Related Art
In electrophotographic image forming apparatuses, such as printers, copiers and facsimiles, which form images using a toner, a need exists for figurin... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a printed circuit board for mounting electronic parts thereon and particularly to a printed circuit board which is suitable for three dimensional high density mounting of surface mount type chip components.
2. Description of the Related Art
A chip-type componen... | {
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In the gaming industry, certain games require that batches of randomly shuffled cards be provided to players and sometimes to dealers in live card games. It is important that the cards are shuffled thoroughly and randomly to prevent players from having an advantage by knowing the position of specific cards or groups of... | {
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As was mentioned in the introduction, it is beneficial for compensating the rotary movements of the ball-and-socket joint to provide thrust rings for one of the edges of the sealing bellows. However, there is an additional hazard potential for the joint components in the case of the use of thrust rings, because the mig... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to the use of improved flow modification devices for use with Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) emission control equipment.
Flow distribution devices can be the key to the efficient operation of chemical processing equipment such as contactors and reactors, mixers, burner... | {
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The composition and quality of ambient air in any given area may vary depending on a number of factors, including the presence of air pollution and various airborne contaminants. These contaminants may include biological materials, including bacteria and viruses, as well as chemical materials, such as pollutants and to... | {
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1. Field of Invention
The invention relates to a process for producing a hydrophobic membrane using a thermally induced phase separation process in accordance with the preamble of Claim 1, the membrane having a sponge-like, open-pored, microporous structure, and to the use of the membrane for gas exchange processes, in... | {
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An ongoing problem with rechargeable batteries is their general dependency on an external recharging unit, plug and AC socket, which are often unavailable when recharging is required. Whilst attempts have been made to embed North American style mains supply connectors within large battery assemblies, these require acce... | {
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1. FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a perpendicular magnetic recording medium.
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
Recently, a perpendicular magnetic recording medium has been developed which forms residual magnetism in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the recording medium. The perpendicul... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a device and a process of interaction with a user. It applies, in particular, to interactive terminals capable of processing several types of procedures based on one or more documents provided by the user. On the one hand, this terminal is intended to save time... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to the on-demand production of laser ablation transfer ("LAT") imaging films, and, more especially, to the on-demand (or on-line) economical production of LAT imaging films presenting options of flexibility hitherto unknown in laser ablation transfer imaging scien... | {
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The invention relates generally to pump mechanisms, and more particularly, to a method an apparatus for protecting a pump mechanism used in an infusion pump from possible adverse effects caused by the entrance of extraneous fluid into the pump mechanism, such as adhesion of mechanism parts.
An infusion system typically... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a forging die apparatus for processing a forging material arranged in a cavity formed by a die member so that the forging material is subjected to forging in accordance with a pressurizing action of a punch.
2. Description of the Related Art
A die apparatus has... | {
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Enterprises often employ large, complex, computing environments which include a number of servers and clients containing computer data. Certain systems and methods presently exist for backing up computer data that can be subsequently recovered. Such systems and methods may be used to backup computer data from and recov... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a hand-held pneumatic tool, and more particularly to a hand-held pneumatic tool with two output axles.
2. Description of Related Art
A conventional hand-held pneumatic tool in accordance with the prior art shown in FIG. 5 comprises a tubular body (7) having a l... | {
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Saw teeth for circular saws of the type mounted on a feller head for a tree felling apparatus are known. An example of such saw teeth are of the replaceable type having four sides. The teeth can be rotated when the active cutting tips and edges become dull or worn so that unused ones are presented to the tree.
Saw teet... | {
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Previously, network infrastructure investment and deployment were based historical data that was backwards looking. For example, past usage was used to extrapolate usage in the future regardless of the users or individuals. However, the types of services used by individuals and the types of individuals within a neighbo... | {
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Fiber distribution cabinets are known for holding and managing fiber optic cables, splices, and terminations for cables extending to and from the cabinets. In some cases, the cables extending to and from the cabinets are underground cables. In some systems, conduit is laid between a remote site and a cabinet and then o... | {
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Modern network computing allows great benefits by sharing information and computing resources. As an example, information is transmitted within networks between server computers and client computers in response to requests by the client computer's application.
Telnet provides an ability for client users to access host-... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an ink jet printer having an ink circulation path for circulating ink and a manufacturing method thereof.
2. Description of the Related Art
Ink jet printers are equipped with an ink head of the thermal head type or the piezoelectric conversion element (piezo) t... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates in general to a monitor, and more particularly, to a monitor improved in tilting structure of the monitor against a base member, and improved in combining structure of the base member and an inclined plane.
2. Description of the Related Art
As shown in FIG. 1, a c... | {
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This invention relates to a bellows and valve system used to administer ventilation air to a victim, either in conjunction with or without Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The invention ensures that the rescuer does not come in mouth to mouth contact with the victim and air is delivered to the victim in an energy e... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to heterogeneous fingerprint recognition systems and, more particularly, to a method of compensating for distortion caused by fingerprint input sensors of heterogeneous fingerprint recognition systems, which is capable of compensating for distortion, cau... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to shafts and particularly shafts for use in arrows.
2. Prior Art
In the prior art there exists several different methods for making shafts. The earliest method of shaft manufacturing was to make cylindrical solid wooden shafts. Shafts were later produced out of p... | {
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Traditionally, when performing a partial knee replacement procedure, a practitioner first makes a horizontal femoral cut in the distal femur to remove diseased bone and provide a surface for receiving a femoral prosthesis. The proximal tibia is then cut to remove any diseased bone and provide a surface and sufficient c... | {
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Many ink jet printing mechanisms are known. Unfortunately, in mass production techniques, the production of ink jet heads is quite difficult. For example, often, the orifice or nozzle plate is constructed separately from the ink supply and ink ejection mechanism and bonded to the mechanism at a later stage (Hewlett-Pac... | {
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Flight data recorders, also known as “black boxes”, maintain data representing the state of the aircraft in which they are mounted, and are designed, configured, and manufactured to withstand periods of fire and pressure which may be associated with a crash. They also contain transponders and batteries for energizing t... | {
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Junction boxes may be used to receive, route, and connect portions of utility systems. For instance, electrical junction boxes may receive electrical cables from multiple electrical components. The electrical cables may be electrically coupled to one another within the electrical junction boxes. Such electrical couplin... | {
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People are increasingly interacting with computers and other electronic devices to perform a wide variety of tasks. In order to help users to navigate and perform these tasks in more intuitive and user-friendly ways, interfaces are increasingly providing new views and types of interactivity. One such approach involves ... | {
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1. Field of the Present Invention
The present invention relates generally to systems that convey bulk commodities from primary locations in carts and wagons to secondary locations such as barns, silos, trailers, and train cars. More particularly, this invention relates to an improved, two-piece folding auger system for... | {
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Various types of conventional books have been provided to the public for educating, entertaining, and amusing children. Often, educational books for children show different objects to be identified by children.
One such conventional book is described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,537,576. This conventional book enables children t... | {
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Ammonium Nitrate (AN) fertilizer, combined with fuel oil (ANFO) or other fuels is a common explosive used throughout the world. Unfortunately, due to the availability of ammonium nitrate and fuels (such as fuel oil, powdered sugar, or aluminum powder), malicious parties (e.g. terrorists) are able to obtain these materi... | {
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Many types of hardware are available both for the fixation of bones that are fractured and for the fixation of bones that are to be fused (arthrodesed).
For example, the human hip girdle (see FIGS. 1 and 2) is made up of three large bones joined by three relatively immobile joints. One of the bones is called the sacrum... | {
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As used herein, the term “user equipment” (alternatively “UE”) might in some cases refer to mobile devices such as mobile telephones, personal digital assistants, handheld or laptop computers, and similar devices that have telecommunications capabilities. Such a UE might include a device and its associated removable me... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to ink for ink jet recording, an ink cartridge, an ink jet recording device, an image forming method, and an image recorded medium.
2. Description of the Background Art
Ink jet recording methods are advantageous in comparison with other recording methods in that t... | {
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The following relates to the voltage regulation arts, power system arts, and related arts.
Conventional electrical power grids in the United States, Europe, and many other countries is maintained as a constant voltage system, in which electrical outlets in a home or business are expected to have a certain voltage. For ... | {
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A positron CT apparatus, i.e. a PET (Positron Emission Tomography) apparatus, is constructed to detect a plurality of gamma rays generated by annihilation of positively charged electrons (positrons), and reconstruct an image of the patient only when a plurality of detectors detect gamma rays at the same time (that is, ... | {
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This invention relates to fuel-gas generation systems for fuel cells and hydrogen generation equipment.
Fuel cells are increasingly becoming an alternative way of producing electricity for use in commercial and industrial establishments, electric vehicles, and homes. However, their rapid assimilation into society is be... | {
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Microfluidic systems or devices, such as inkjet print heads, DNA microarrays, biosensors, cell sorting devices, and lab-on-a-chip devices, rely on sub-millimeter plumbing components to manipulate fluids precisely. A microfluidic system includes various channels, also referred to as capillaries, through which fluids are... | {
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Apoptosis is a physiological form of cell death that plays a role in various biological processes, including normal development, tissue homeostasis, and defense against pathogens (Thompson et al., 1995, Science 267:1456-1462). Different forms of apoptosis can be distinguished according to whether transcription and tran... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a semiconductor laser with a self-sustained pulsation in which the noises attributable to the optical feedback of a laser beam are reduced.
2. Description of Related Art
The problem of conventional semiconductor lasers is that in the case where the optical feed... | {
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The present invention relates in general to coated glass, and specifically to perfluoroalkoxy copolymer coated glass and a method of manufacturing perfluoroalkoxy copolymer coated glass.
Coatings have been applied to glass to change one or more characteristics of the glass. One such coating is perfluoroalkoxy copolymer... | {
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This invention relates to a method for driving and controlling liquid crystal which stepwise controls a liquid crystal shutter array to record images on a photosensitive material at half tone and to a device therefor.
FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an image recording device using a liquid crystal shutter array to which ... | {
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With the development of Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) technology, flexible OLED display devices have been extensively studied due to their advantages such as flexibility and portability, and have become main in the field of display technology. Among the various flexible OLED display technology, the separation of ... | {
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Methods for detecting the presence and/or quantity of an immunoreactant, such as an antibody or antigen, present in a human physiological fluid or tissue test sample often employ labelled reagents in a specific complexing process for the detection of these immunoreactants. Commonly used labels include radioactive, enzy... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to methods and systems for interfacing a control device with a computer device, and more particularly, methods and systems for interfacing a control device with a computer program executing at a base computing device.
2. Description of the Related Art
The video ga... | {
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The present invention relates to the growth of silicon carbide for semiconductor purposes, and to the seeded sublimation growth of large, high quality silicon carbide single crystals. The invention particularly relates to improvements that reduce the defect density in large single crystals grown using seeded sublimatio... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an image processor and an image processing method for a synthetic aperture radar capable of displaying information originally held by a small target without damaging it.
2. Description of Related Art
Conventionally, a method disclosed in Japanese Patent Applica... | {
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The present invention relates to an inflatable seat belt apparatus, more particularly to an inflatable seat belt wherein a webbing of a seat belt apparatus to restrain an occupant has an inflatable structural portion formed in an envelope shape which is usually maintained in a band shape and is inflated, in an accident... | {
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This invention is in the field of camera handling equipment and more particularly to a transportable, foldable, maneuverable, and multifunctional video cart.
When a camera operator arranges to film a subject, the operator ordinarily sets up a tripod with camera mounted thereon at the location of the subject. Sequential... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an eyepiece lens which can be applied to a telescope, a microscope, a viewfinder of a camera, or the like, or can be used as a magnifier.
2. Description of the Related Art
As a simply structured eyepiece lens applied to a telescope, a microscope, or the like, R... | {
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The present invention relates to a device for the measurement of the level of a chemical in a body fluid of a subject, and particularly relates to such a chemical level measurement device which is suitable for easily and conveniently measuring the level of blood sugar or urine sugar or the like.
A per se conventional s... | {
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In the past several years, there has been an explosion in the use of LEDs in a variety of applications. Initially, LEDs were small and did not provide a significant degree of illumination. Accordingly, LEDs were often used as indicator lights and not as a source of illumination. However, as the technology surrounding t... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
Embodiments of the present invention relate, in general, to beamforming and more particularly to beamforming in wireless communication networks.
2. Relevant Background
Beamforming is a signal processing technique used with one or more transmitters or receivers to control the directionality of,... | {
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Inertial sensors may be formed using micromachining processes and may include microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices. In MEMS devices, certain micromachined structures are designed to move relative to a substrate and other micromachined structures in response to forces applied. The operation of the MEMS device i... | {
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This invention relates to a method and apparatus for controlling the electrodeposition process of zinc and, more particularly, to a method for controlling the purification of zinc sulfate electrowinning solutions and the zinc electrowinning process by measuring the activation over-potential which is a measure of the so... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to a mobile harbor crane for the combined handling of containers and bulk materials, having an undercarriage and an upper carriage, which is mounted rotatably on the base frame of the undercarriage and on which a tower with a boom that can be pivoted about a horizontal ax... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to wireless networks in general and in particular to power management in devices operating in said wireless networks.
2. Prior Art
The use of wireless devices and wireless networks as a means for accessing remote office computers, the Internet or communicating wit... | {
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The present invention relates to the production, design, and maintenance of business forms within a document management system. In order to produce, design, and maintain a group of forms for a particular business, it is often desirable to evaluate periodically the forms used by the business. This evaluation process is ... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates in general to hand-held razor structures, cartridges and systems for shaving, and in particular to hand-held versatile razor structures, cartridges and systems for shaving. The present invention comprises one or more razor blade strips, wherein a single razor head... | {
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The present invention relates to stacked multiple die semiconductor assemblies, printed circuit board assemblies, computer systems, and their methods of assembly. More particularly, the present invention relates to an improved scheme for increasing semiconductor die density.
Conventional Chip On Board (COB) techniques ... | {
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1. Field of Invention
This invention relates to a device for simultaneous frequency modulation and amplification and it is particularly related to a device which is capable of putting out an amplified reproduction of an input signal while modulating the same simultaneously. More specifically, this invention relates to ... | {
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Networked computing devices, and in particular mobile networked computing devices are maintaining more and more applications. Many of those applications are dedicated to communication functions between those devices. To give some well known examples, voice communications are handled through telephony applications; inst... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for transmitting a message to a plurality of receiving mobile communication terminals, and more particularly, to an apparatus and a method for transmitting a message containing both common content to be transmitted to all of the plural... | {
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The plasma kinins--kallidin and bradykinin--are polypeptides produced in-vivo which possess an extrordinarily high degree of pharmacological activity. They are the most potent vasodilator autacoids of mammals. In very low concentration they increase capillary permeability; produce edema; evoke pain and reflexes by acti... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a motor.
2. Description of the Related Art
Recently, a structure in which at least one electronic component is integrated with the motor has been proposed to increase responsiveness of the motor. In this motor, if the number of electronic components is increase... | {
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Optical discs such as CDs and DVDs are sold and rented to consumers. The content of the optical discs may be music, movies, video clips, software or data The purchase price of CDs and DVDs can be high; this reflects the value of the information encoded on the discs, such as movies or software, rather than the manufactu... | {
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This invention relates to a new injection nozzle system and a new method for effecting an improved degree of combustion of fuel by an internal combustion engine particularly of the diesel type. An especially significant feature of the invention is that of injecting pressurized cleaning air through the injection orifice... | {
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Exercise weight stacks are well known in the art and prevalent in the exercise equipment industry. Generally speaking, a plurality of weights or plates are arranged in a stack and maintained in alignment by guide members or rods. A desired amount of weight is engaged by selectively connecting a selector rod to the appr... | {
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Laser ablation is a process that directs high-energy laser pulses to impinge on the surface of a material causing ablation of the surface via laser-material interactions. Laser ablation generates particles or clusters of the material that can be transported by a carrier gas away from the ablation point. The particles o... | {
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The present invention relates generally to the preparation of metal oxide thin films and more particularly to the preparation of solution-derived metal oxide thin films from metal diketonate or carboxylate precursors.
Metal oxide thin films have applications ranging from catalysts to capacitors. For example, ruthenium ... | {
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The general issue associated with the present invention is to do with the collection of data by satellite. The objective is to propagate information to a satellite network, whether it is low volume periodic data or high volume instantaneous data. These data have to be able to be transmitted in real time by senders that... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to devices and methods for performing Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL). More specifically, the invention relates to methods and devices for performing ESWL in which a spherical-sector shock wave (non-focused and diverging) is applied to non-invasively disinteg... | {
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This invention relates to a process for the separation of a gas containing hydrocarbons. The applicants claim the benefits under Title 35, United States Code, Section 119(e) of prior U.S. Provisional application Ser. No. 60/045,874 which was filed on May 7, 1997.
Ethylene, ethane, propylene, propane and/or heavier hydr... | {
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In certain sporting activities that are played on either grassy surfaces, surfaces with artificial turf, or on bare ground, participants typically wear footwear having cleats projecting from the bottom of the footwear in order to provide stability and traction. Such sports include, but are not limited to, baseball, sof... | {
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Casting may involve adding a fluid material to a mold cavity and then allowing the fluid material to solidify into a part having the shape of the mold cavity. Depending upon the materials used and the parts being formed, casting may pose various challenges. For example, some materials, such as plastics, may shrink whil... | {
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1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to sound processing, and more particularly to analog-to-digital conversion.
2. Description of the Related Art
Referring to FIG. 1, a schematic diagram of a sound processing device 150 comprising a microphone array is shown. In one embodiment, the sound processing device 1... | {
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1. Field of Invention
The present invention relates to a speaker driver circuit driven by positive and negative voltages.
2. Description of Related Art
FIG. 1 shows a typical structure of a conventional two-channel speaker driver circuit. In order to obtain a maximum dynamic range, the output of such conventional speak... | {
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The subject matter discussed in the background section should not be assumed to be prior art merely as a result of its mention in the background section. Similarly, a problem mentioned in the background section or associated with the subject matter of the background section should not be assumed to have been previously... | {
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The present invention generally relates to manufacturing, remanufacturing or repairing replaceable imaging components, and more particularly to apparatus and techniques for providing a drive gear for a drum or roller, such as an organic photo conductor (OPC) drum, for example, of a replaceable imaging cartridge adapted... | {
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} |
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention is directed in general to a system for processing analog signals, and more particularly to a system which employs sequential digital profiles to detect analog signals (or fragments of analog signals) satisfying requirements represented by said sequential digital profiles.... | {
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} |
1. Technical Field
The present invention relates generally to hand tools and, more particularly, to hand tools designed to assist those who have trouble manipulating small objects such as the buttons and zippers on everyday clothing. Specifically, the present invention relates to a hand tool that is used to pull a butt... | {
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} |
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a method for producing radio frequency transmission line beamforming networks and antennas having improved electrical properties and increased strength-to-weight or mass ratios, for use in beamforming networks for satellite antennas.
2. State of the Art
Satelli... | {
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An increasing number of wireless communication standards as applied to a device and a trend towards ever smaller, slimmer and lighter devices may cause major design challenges for antenna or antennas (hereinafter referred to as antenna in this document). The antenna represent a category of components that may fundament... | {
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1. Field of the invention
The present invention relates to a semiconductor memory device, and particularly to a memory cell structure and the method of making the same which increases the electric capacity of a capacitor in a dynamic type semiconductor memory device performing storage of information by storing charges ... | {
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