VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUM LUFTLEER PUMPEN EINER DOPPELGLASSCHEIBE

PROCESS AND DEVICE Of ASSISTANCE TO NAVIGATION ON the GROUND Of a PLANE ON an AIRPORT

GATE AND PROCESS Of TEST

Circuit de commutation (1) destiné à être connecté à une charge et à une source de tension (2), comprenant un ou plusieurs dispositifs de commutation (6, 7, n) pour mettre la charge sous tension et hors tension, un dispositif de tirage vers le bas (4) pour court-circuiter la charge, en l'isolant ainsi de la source de tension, et un contrôleur (3) pouvant fonctionner pendant que la source est isolée de la charge, pour activer au moins un des dispositifs de commutation à la fois, un courant passant dans le dispositif de commutation activé ou dans chaque dispositif de commutation activé et pouvant être mesuré pour vérifier si le dispositif de commutation activé ou chaque dispositif de commutation activé fonctionne correctement.

METHOD OF FABRICATING NANOWIRES OF SILVER HAVING A HIGH ASPECT RATIO

La présente invention concerne un procédé de fabrication de nanofils d'argent ayant un rapport d'aspect élevé dans lequel les solides d'argent produits comprennent des nanofils d'argent ayant un rapport d'aspect élevé et sont appauvris en particules d'argent ayant un faible rapport d'aspect.

HYDROTHERMAL PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING SILVER NANOWIRES FILTERS

L'invention concerne un procédé pour fabriquer des nanofils d'argent filtrés ayant un rapport d'aspect élevé, où la concentration en glycols totale est < 0,001 % en poids à tout moment.

TECHNIQUES D'EVALUATION DES GEOLOGIES SOUTERRAINES DE TROU DE FORAGE AVEC DES ONDES DE STONELEY

Un procédé permettant d'évaluer des géologies souterraines de trou de forage peut comprendre la réception d'un signal de réponse total par un réseau de capteurs placé dans un trou de forage, le signal de réponse représente une onde de pression se propageant dans le trou de forage. Un signal secondaire peut être extrait du signal de réponse total et un emplacement de profondeur pour au moins une source secondaire qui correspond au signal secondaire est déterminé. Une réponse de réflectivité estimée pour le signal secondaire comme une fonction de la fréquence est déterminée et la réponse de réflectivité estimée est inversée pour déterminer la source secondaire et comprend au moins l'un d'une fracture potentielle ou d'un lavage potentiel. L'au moins une d'une conductivité de fracture ou d'un volume de lavage pour la source secondaire est comparé à une ou plusieurs images de trou de forage correspondant à l'emplacement de profondeur de la source secondaire pour déterminer si la fracture potentielle ...

DIPOLE SHEAR VELOCITY ESTIMATION

Des procédés de diagraphie de puits peuvent comprendre l'enregistrement d'une onde de pression au niveau d'un récepteur dipôle, le traitement de l'onde de pression avec une transformée de Fourier, le calcul d'une semblance de fréquence à partir de la transformée de Fourier, le calcul d'une fonction de pondération adaptative et l'estimation d'une lenteur de l'onde de cisaillement. Un procédé de diagraphie de puits peut également comprendre la pose d'un outil de fond de puits dans un trou de forage, l'activation de l'émetteur dipôle, la détection de l'onde de pression avec le récepteur dipôle, l'enregistrement de l'onde de pression, le traitement de l'onde de pression avec une transformée de Fourier, le calcul d'une semblance de fréquence à partir de la transformée de Fourier et l'estimation d'une lenteur d'onde de cisaillement. L'estimation de la lenteur de l'onde de cisaillement peut comprendre la production d'un ou de plusieurs poids adaptatifs et une combinaison d'une carte de cohérence ...

SYSTEM OF SEATS FOR PASSENGER INTEGRATING A MULTIFUNCTIONAL PIECE OF FURNITURE, AND AIRCRAFT INCLUDING/UNDERSTANDING SUCH A SYSTEM

NONWOVEN FABRIC OF POLYLACTIC ACID FIBERS, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND USE THEREOF FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CAPSULES OF COFFEE AND/OR TEA IN A PERCOLATING MACHINE

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AIDING THE PILOTING OF AN AIRCRAFT IN LANDING PHASE.

... - Procédé et dispositif d'aide au pilotage d'un aéronef en phase d'atterrissage. - Le dispositif (10) d'aide au pilotage d'un aéronef en vue d'un atterrissage sur une piste d'atterrissage, permet à l'équipage de l'aéronef d'anticiper ou d'éviter l'entrée dans une zone d'alerte de sortie de piste, ledit dispositif (10) comprenant un module (11) de détermination de position de l'aéronef, un module (12) de calcul de distance minimale d'arrêt de l'aéronef, un module (13) de calcul de distance marginale d'arrêt permettant d'anticiper une sortie de la piste, un module (14) de calcul de distance augmentée, un module(15) de calcul de distance restant à parcourir jusqu'à une extrémité aval de la piste, un module (16) de comparaison de la longueur de la piste restant à parcourir avec la distance augmentée, et au moins un module d'émission (17, 18, 19) configuré pour transmettre un signal d'alerte (s1, s2, s3) à un dispositif utilisateur (U1, U2, U3) en fonction du résultat de la comparaison.

PROCESS AND DEVICE TO DETERMINE the POSITION ON the GROUND Of a MOBILE, PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL Of a PLANE ON an AIRPORT

Method and apparatus for de-capping tubes and multi-well plates

Procédé de décapsulage de tubes (11) dans un réseau de microplaque/portoir pour tubes (12), ledit procédé comprenant les étapes consistant à : (i) placer un réseau de microplaque (12) de tubes fermés (11) dans un dispositif d'application de film adhésif ; (ii) appliquer un film adhésif (20) sur la partie supérieure du réseau (12) de bouchons de tubes (11) ; (iii) appliquer une force ascendante sur le film (20), l'éloignant du plan du réseau de microplaque (12), pour décoller les bouchons (18) des tubes (11), en même temps que le film (20) auquel les bouchons (18) sont fixés, en séparant ainsi les bouchons (18) des tubes (11). L'invention comprend également un film adhésif conçu spécialement (20) qui inclut des moyens de manipulation robotisée ainsi qu'un dispositif pour réaliser le procédé ci-dessus en mode automatique ou semi-automatique, en utilisant les techniques de manipulation robotisée nécessaires.

PROCESS AND DEVICE Of ASSISTANCE TO NAVIGATION ON the GROUND Of a PLANE ON an AIRPORT

LIGHT WIRE WEAPONS FOR ELECTRIC CABLES

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RIDE-RIDE THROUGH

Un système de distribution de puissance 100 en association fonctionnelle avec une source 105 et une pluralité de charges 106 inclut un convertisseur 102, une unité de distribution de puissance 104 incluant une pluralité de contrôleurs de puissance à semi-conducteurs et configurée pour fournir de la puissance depuis le convertisseur 102 à une pluralité de charges 106, et une unité anti-panne 108 couplée fonctionnellement au convertisseur 102, à l'unité de distribution de puissance 104, ou aux deux. L'unité anti-panne 108 inclut un capteur 114 configuré pour détecter le courant au niveau d'une borne de sortie d'au moins un de l'unité de distribution de puissance 104 et du convertisseur 102 et un contrôleur 110 configurée pour comparer le courant détecté avec une valeur de seuil de courant correspondante, identifier la présence d'une panne dans au moins un de la pluralité de charges 106, l'unité de distribution de puissance 104, et le convertisseur 102 en fonction de la comparaison, et activer ...

VALVE OF SAFETY COMPRISING A MECHANISM OF CLOSING USING A SPRING WORKING IN EXTENSION

EXTENSIBLE SYSTEM OF SHELF OF SEAT, MODULATES OF SEAT AND AIRCRAFT INCLUDING/UNDERSTANDING SUCH A SYSTEM

ASSISTING DEVICE GROUND NAVIGATION OF AN AIRCRAFT ON AN AIRPORT

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COOLING BODIES HEATINGS Of a TURBINE.

MECHANISM OF PUSHED FOR MACHINE SECTIONNELLE

AID SYSTEM FOR GROUND NAVIGATION OF AN AIRCRAFT ON AN AIRPORT

MODULATE OF SEAT FOR PASSENGER Of an AIRCRAFT

NONWOVEN FABRIC OF POLYLACTIC ACID FIBERS, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, AND USE THEREOF FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CAPSULES OF COFFEE AND/OR TEA IN A PERCOLATING MACHINE

Non-tissé comprenant des fibres constituées d'une âme d'acide polylactique (PLA-1) enrobée d'une enveloppe d'acide polylactique (PLA-2) caractérisé en ce que : - le PLA-1 est un copolymère d'acide lactique L1 et d'acide lactique D1 ; - le PLA-2 est un copolymère de monomères d'acide lactique L2 et d'acide lactique D2, dont le taux de monomères D2 est supérieur au taux de monomères D1 du PLA-1 ; - l'âme contient en outre, un plastifiant polymérique. Utilisation pour la fabrication de capsules de café et/ou de the dans une machine a percolation ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING A PORTION OF AN AIRPORT ON A VIEWING SCREEN

ONE-PACKAGE, COMPOSITIONS AND TREATMENT REGIMENS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF STIMULATORS OF PATHS OF PRO-RESOLVING ON KERATINOUS SURFACES

La présente invention concerne une ampoule contenant un stimulateur des voies de pro-résolution , des procédés de préparation et des méthodes de traitement d'une peau présentant des zones discrètes d'inflammation au moyen de la composition de l'ampoule contenant un stimulateur des voies de pro-résolution.

DETERMINING A DIGITAL AGE RELATED TO EVENTS WITHIN A GEOLOGIC SCHEME

La présente divulgation concerne des systèmes et des procédés permettant de déterminer un âge numérique pour des événements géologiques nouveaux au sein d'un nouveau schéma par le classement de relations entre des événements géologiques au sein d'un nouveau schéma et/ou au sein d'un nouveau schéma et d'un schéma préexistant selon une hiérarchie préférée, par l'exclusion de manière dynamique des relations plus basses dans la hiérarchie préférée qui sont en conflit avec des relations plus élevées en raison des âges irréconciliables des relations, et par l'utilisation des relations classées qui restent dans la hiérarchie préférée pour déterminer un âge numérique pour les nouveaux événements géologiques au sein du nouveau schéma.

GERAET ZUR VERSORGUNG VON RUNDSCHREIBNACHRICHTEN IN EINEM KOMMUNIKATIONSNETZ

DERIVATIVES OF PURINA, PURINONA AND DEAZAPURINA LIKE INHIBITORS OF THE ACTIVITY OF PROTEIN QUINASA; METHODS FOR ITS PREPARATION, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAIN THAT THEM AND ITS USE IN THE ELABORATION OF A MEDICINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF HALF-FULL DISEASES BY PROTEIN QUINASA TO AND B.

Composiciones farmacéuticas que los contienen y su uso en la fabricacion de medicamentos para el tratamiento de enfermedades mediadas por la proteínquinasa A y B. Reivindicacion 1: Un compuesto para usar en la profilaxis o tratamiento de un estado de enfermedad o condicion mediada por la proteína quinasa B, caracterizado porque responde a la formula (1), o sus sales, solvatos tautomeros o N-oxidos, donde T es N o un grupo CR5; J1-J2 representa un grupo seleccionado entre N=C(R6), (R7)C=N, (R8)N-C(O), (R8)2C-C(O), N=N y (R7)C=C(R6); A es un grupo saturado de union a hidrocarburo que contiene entre 1 y 7 átomos de C, donde el grupo de union tiene una longitud máxima de cadena de 5 átomos que se extiende entre R1 y NR2R3 y una longitud máxima de cadena de 4 átomos que se extiende entre E y NR2R3, en donde uno de los átomos de C en el grupo de union opcionalmente se puede reemplazar por átomos de O o de N; y en donde los átomos de C del grupo de union A opcionalmente pueden tener uno o más ...

NONIONIC SURFACTANT SYSTEMS CONTAINING POLYHYDROXY FATTY ACID AMIDES ONE OR MORE ADDITIONAL NONIONIC SURFACTANTS

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG EINER POLYMERZUSAMMENSETZUNG

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUM LUFTLEER PUMPEN EINER DOPPELGLASSCHEIBE

VERWENDUNG VON TENSIDEN ALS WEICHMACHER ZUR VERMINDERUNG DER FLÜCHTIGEN ORGANISCHEN VERBINDUNGEN IN WÄSSRIGEN POLYMEREN ÜBERZUGSZUSAMMENSETZUNGEN

Compuestos derivados de piridina y pirazina o una sal de los mismos, moduladores de proteina quinasa cdk9; composicion farmaceutica que los comprende, util para el tratamiento del cancer, hipotrofia cardiaca, vih y enfermedades inflamatorias.

Compuesto derivados de piridina y pirazina o una sal de los mismos, moduladores de proteína quinasa; composición farmacéutica que los comprende, útil para el tratamiento del cáncer, hipotrofia cardíaca, VIH y enfermedades inflamatorias.

DERIVATIVES OF PURINA, PURINONA, DEAZAPURINA AND DEAZAPURINONA LIKE INHIBITORS OF THE ACTIVITY OF PROTEIN QUINASA; METHODS FOR ITS PREPARATION, PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAIN THAT THEM AND ITS USE IN THE ELABORATION OF A MEDICINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF HALF-FULL DISEASES BY THE PROTEIN PERUVIAN BARK

Composiciones farmacéuticas que los contienen y su uso en la preparacion de medicamentos para el tratamiento de enfermedades mediadas por la proteínquinasa A y B. Reivindicacion 1: Un compuesto para usar como inhibidor de una proteína quinasa B, caracterizado porque responde de la formula (1), o sus sales, solvatos tautomeros o N.oxidos, en donde T es N o un grupo CR5; J1-J2 representa un grupo seleccionado entre N=C(R6), (R7)C=N, (R8)N-C(O), (R8)2C-C(O), N=N y (R7)C=C(R6); E es un grupo monocíclico carbocíclico o heterocíclico de 5 o 6 miembros en el anillo en donde el grupo heterocíclico contiene hasta 3 heteroátomos seleccionados entre O, N y S; Q1 es un enlace o un grupo saturado de union a hidrocarburo que contiene entre 1 y 3 átomos de C, en donde uno de los átomos de C en el grupo ligante opcionalmente se puede reemplazar por átomo de O o de N, o un par de átomos de C adyacentes se puede reemplazar por CONRq o NRqCO donde Rq es H, C1-4 alquilo o ciclopropilo; y en donde los átomos ...

Multi-spool intercooled recuperated gas turbine

A method and apparatus are disclosed for a multi-spool gas turbine engine with a variable area turbine nozzle and a motor/alternator device on the highest pressure turbo-compressor spool for starting the gas turbine and power extraction during engine operation. During power down of the engine, the variable area turbine nozzle may be used in conjunction with power extraction to maintain a near constant combustor outlet temperature while controlling turbine inlet temperatures on the turbines downstream of the highest pressure turbine and controlling spool speed on the highest pressure turbine.

Methods of reducing and/or avoiding fiber ordering in a connectorized multi-fiber, fiber optic cable system, and related fiber optic cables and assemblies

Methods of reducing and/or avoiding fiber ordering during preparations of a multi-fiber, fiber optic cable to provide a connectorized multi-fiber, fiber optic cable system, and related fiber optic cables and assemblies are also disclosed. The embodiments disclosed herein allow for a section of a multi-fiber, fiber optic cable to be prepared to form two or more connectorized fiber optic cables as part of a multi-fiber cable system without requiring specific fiber ordering in the fiber optic connectors. The natural ordering of the optical fibers in the fiber optic cable is fixed in place in at least one section of the fiber optic cable before the optical fibers are cut to form adjacent fiber optic connectors in the cable system. Thus, the fiber ordering between adjacent fiber optic connectors in the cable system will be the same even though the fiber ordering of the optical fibers was random during cable preparations.

Method for preheating fuels in a gas turbine engine

A method and apparatus are disclosed which are directed generally to gas turbine engine systems and specifically to a method utilizing a heat pipe or pipes associated with a thermal oxidizer for preheating a fuel-air mixture. This preheating of a fuel-air mixture allows a substantial reduction in size a thermal oxidizer used as a combustor so that it can be used with all fuels, especially natural gas.

Methods and apparatus for allowing users to control use and/or sharing of images and/or biometric data

Methods and apparatus for allowing an individual to preserve his/her privacy and control the use of the individual's images and/or personal information by other, without disclosing the identity of the individual to others, are described. In various embodiments the individual seeking privacy provides his/her identifying information, images, and sharing preferences indicating desired level of privacy to a control device which is then stored in a customer record. The control device can be queried to determine if an image or other information corresponds to a user who has restricted use of his/her image or other information in a public manner. Upon receiving a query the control device determines using the stored customer record whether an individual has authorized use of his or her image. Based upon the determination a response is sent to the querying device indicating whether the use of the image and/or individual's information is authorized.

Management of heat on a semiconductor device and methods for producing the same

An improved memory module and methods for constructing the same are disclosed herein. The memory module includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, each having a central portion, a first array area and a second array area. The first array area is cooler than the second array area during operation. The memory module also includes a power management integrated circuit attached to the central portion of the first surface. The memory module also includes a first semiconductor die attached to the substrate in the first array area. The first semiconductor die has a first performance rating of an operating parameter at high temperatures. The memory module also includes a second semiconductor die attached to the substrate in the second array area. The second semiconductor die has a second performance rating of an operating parameter better than the first performance rating at high temperatures.

Non-volatile memory devices and systems with read-only memory features and methods for operating the same

Memory devices, systems including memory devices, and methods of operating memory devices and systems are provided, in which at least a subset of a non-volatile memory array is configured to behave as read-only memory by not implementing erase or write commands. In one embodiment of the present technology, a memory device is provided, comprising a non-volatile memory array, and circuitry configured to store one or more addresses of the non-volatile memory array, to compare an address of a received command to the one or more addresses, and at least in part based on the comparison, determine not to implement the received command. The circuitry can be further configured to return an error message after determining not to implement the received command.

Method and system for performing color filter offsets in order to reduce moire interference in a display system including multiple displays

A multi-display system (e.g., a display including multiple display panels) includes at least first and second displays (e.g., display panels or display layers) arranged substantially parallel to each other in order to display three-dimensional (3D) features to a viewer(s). The first and second displays have different color filter patterns, respectively, as viewed from a point of view of a viewer of the display device, in order to reduce moiré interference.

Wire-Tray-Assembly with Stud-Mount Inserts

A stud-mount insert configured to be releasably retained by a mounting-tab of a wire-tray assembly. The stud-mount insert includes a flange and a body configured to rotate about a longitudinal-axis of a mounting-stud. The flange is configured to overlay an aperture defined by the mounting-tab such that the mounting-stud extends through the aperture into the body. The flange is further configured to engage a top-surface of the mounting-tab proximate a perimeter of the aperture.

Methods and apparatus for associating content with one or more wireless signals and/or controlling access to content associated with such signals

Methods and apparatus for associating content with wireless signals, e.g., beacon signals, and for controlling the ability to access or alter content provided in response to an indication that one or more wireless signals have been received are described. In some embodiments a beacon transmitter is placed in a product such as a teddy bear, story book, toy, piece of jewelry, etc. Devices in the range of the wireless transmitter detect the signal and report the receipt of the signal to a registry device. The registry device takes into consideration which wireless signal or signals were reported as being received in a given time period, the identity of the device reporting the receipt of the signal, the time period in which the wireless signal was received, and/or other factors. Based on one or more rules the registry device determines which content, if any, to supply to the device.

Refresh-related activation improvements

Methods, systems, and devices for refresh-related activation in memory are described. A memory device may conduct a refresh operation to preserve the integrity of data. A refresh operation may be associated with a refresh time where the memory device is unable to execute or issue any commands (e.g., access commands). By posting (e.g., saving) one or more commands and/or row addresses during the refresh time, the memory device may be configured to execute the saved commands and/or re-open one or more rows associated with the saved row addresses at a later time (e.g., upon completion of the refresh operation). Accordingly, fewer commands may be issued to activate the memory cells after the refresh time.

Non-volatile memory devices and systems with volatile memory features and methods for operating the same

Memory devices, systems including memory devices, and methods of operating memory devices and systems are provided, in which at least a subset of a non-volatile memory array is configured to behave as a volatile memory by erasing or degrading data in the event of a changed power condition such as a power-loss event, a power-off event, or a power-on event. In one embodiment of the present technology, a memory device is provided, comprising a non-volatile memory array, and circuitry configured to store one or more addresses of the non-volatile memory array, to detect a changed power condition of the memory device, and to erase or degrade data at the one or more addresses in response to detecting the changed power condition.

Methods for detecting and mitigating memory media degradation and memory devices employing the same

Memory devices, system, and methods for operating the same are provided. The memory device can comprise a non-volatile memory array and control circuitry. The control circuitry can be configured to store a value corresponding to a number of activate commands received at the memory device, update the value in response to receiving an activate command received from a host device, and trigger, in response to the value exceeding a predetermined threshold, a remedial action performed by the memory device. The control circuitry can be further configured to store a second value corresponding to a number of refresh operations performed by the memory device, update the second value in response to performing a refresh operation, and trigger, in response to the value exceeding a second predetermined threshold, a second remedial action performed by the memory device.

Methods for independent memory bank maintenance and memory devices and systems employing the same

Memory devices, systems including memory devices, and methods of operating memory devices in which multiple counters are provided to permit memory refresh commands greater freedom in targeting subsets of the memory device for data refresh operations. In one embodiment, a memory device is provided, comprising a plurality of memory banks, and circuitry configured to (i) store a plurality of values, each of the plurality of values corresponding to one of the plurality of memory banks; (ii) refresh first data stored in a first one of the plurality of memory banks; and (iii) update a first one of the plurality of values corresponding to the first one of the plurality of memory banks based at least in part on refreshing the first data.

System for mapping connections using RFID function

There is provided a system for identifying a plurality of components via an RFID reader with an associated database and processing element. The system includes a first component with an associated first RFID transponder and a second component with an associated second RFID transponder. A third RFID transponder may be associated with the first component, wherein either the first or third RFID transponder includes stored information relating to both transponders. The first and second RFID transponders are adapted to communicate with the RFID reader to enable identification of the connection of the first component to the second component. One of the RFID transponders may be adapted to identify the other RFID transponder and store the identification information for subsequent communication to the RFID reader of identification information for both RFID transponders and the associated components. The system is adapted to create a map of the two or more components, such as components of telecommunications equipment.

Pressure transducer system optimized for implantation in a patient

This invention relates generally to systems and methods for optimizing the performance and minimizing complications related to implanted sensors, such as pressure sensors, for the purposes of detecting, diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disease in a medical patient. Systems and methods for anchoring implanted sensors to various body structures is also provided.

Substrate-treating method

(57)【要約】 【課題】 基板にパッシベーション及びストリッピング を与えるプロセス。 【解決手段】 基板の腐食は下記のものを備えたアミン 蒸気に基板（２０）を暴露して更に抑制が可能であり： 【化１】 ここで、Ｒ 1 はアルキル基であり：Ｒ 2 とＲ 3 のそれぞ れは、同じでも異なっていてもよいが、水素原子又はア ルキル基であり、アミンが基板（２０）に吸着されて基 板（２０）の表面上の腐食抑制アミン層を形成する。

RFID systems and methods for optical fiber network deployment and maintenance

An optical-fiber-network (OFN) radio-frequency identification (RFID) system for deploying and/or maintaining an OFN. The system includes a plurality of OFN components, and at least one RFID tag that includes RFID tag data that has at least one property of the OFN component associated with the RFID tag. The RFID tag data is written to and read from the RFID tags prior, during or after deploying the OFN components. An OFN-component-data database unit is used to store and process the RFID tag data. This allows for different maps of the OFN to be made, such as an inventory map and a maintenance map. The OFN-RFID system allows for automated operations and management of OFN components by service personnel, and provides for faster and more accurate OFN system deployment and maintenance.

System for mapping connections using RFID function

There is provided a system for identifying a plurality of components via an RFID reader with an associated database and processing element. The system includes a first component with an associated first RFID transponder and a second component with an associated second RFID transponder. A third RFID transponder may be associated with the first component, wherein either the first or third RFID transponder includes stored information relating to both transponders. The first and second RFID transponders are adapted to communicate with the RFID reader to enable identification of the connection of the first component to the second component. One of the RFID transponders may be adapted to identify the other RFID transponder and store the identification information for subsequent communication to the RFID reader of identification information for both RFID transponders and the associated components. The system is adapted to create a map of the two or more components, such as components of telecommunications equipment.

Radio frequency identification of component connections

There is provided a system for identifying a connection of two or more components in which one or more RFID transponders are associated with the two or more components. A plug is associated with the first component, such as a fiber optic connector, and a socket is associated with the second component, such as a fiber optic adapter. An RFID transponder is associated with each component and at least one of the RFID transponders is activatable when the plug is received by the socket to enable the activated RFID transponder to communicate with the RFID reader. The antennas and integrated circuit chips that define the RFID transponders are positioned relative to the plug and socket to enable the one or more RFID transponders to activate when the plug is received by the socket. In addition, the RFID transponders may communicate with one another to identify other RFID transponders in order to communicate identities of two or more RFID transponders.

RFID-based systems and methods for collecting telecommunications network information

Radio-frequency identification—(RFID)-based systems and methods for collecting telecommunications information is disclosed. The methods include storing transceiver information in a transceiver and connector information in an optical fiber connector, and then operably connecting the connector to the transceiver. The connection results in an electrical connection that allows the transceiver information to be communicated to the connector. The connector has a RFID tag that generates a connector RFID-tag signal that includes the connector information and the transceiver information. When electronics equipment are connected to the transceiver, electronics-equipment information is passed through the transceiver to the connector so that the electronics-equipment information can be included in the connector RFID-tag signal. The transceiver may also include a transceiver RFID tag that can receive connector information and electronics-equipment information and generate a transceiver RFID-tag signal that includes connector, transceiver and/or electronics-equipment information. A Portable test device is also used to connect to the transceiver or the electronics equipment to effectuate the transfer of transceiver and/or electronics-equipment information.

Radio frequency identification transponder for communicating condition of a component

There is provided a passive RFID transponder assembly that includes a condition responsive device adapted to read a condition relating to the component that is associated with the RFID transponder assembly. The condition that is read by the condition responsive device relates to physical contact with a field technician or a mating component, relates to electrical connection between an integrated circuit chip and an antenna, relates to one or more environmental conditions, or the like. The components with which the RFID transponder assemblies are associated include components of telecommunications equipment, such as fiber optic connectors, fiber optic adapters, fiber optic patch panels, copper connectors, and copper adapters to list some non-limiting examples.

Signal-processing systems and methods for RFID-tag signals

Systems and methods for reading a RFID-tag signal in the presence of noise and other propagation and circuit impairments using a RFID-tag reader are disclosed. The method includes receiving with a RFID-tag reader multiple copies of an original RFID-tag signal from a RFID tag. The original RFID-tag signal comprises an original bit sequence representative of information stored in the RFID tag. At least some of the received RFID-tag signal copies differ from one another due to noise or other signal impairments. The received multiple copies are processed on a sample-by-sample basis in the RFID-tag reader using digital signal processing techniques to obtain an improved received digitized RFID tag signal that substantially removes the noise and other impairments. This improved signal is used to recover the original bit sequence and thus the information stored in the RFID tag.

Passive RFID elements having visual indicators

There are provided components, connectors, receptacles, cables, and systems wherein passive RFID functionality is incorporated. Also provided are passive RFID elements in general. The passive RFID elements power visual indicators based on receipt of external RF signals. Passive energy storage devices may be employed to provide electrical energy to the visual indicators. The passive energy storage devices may be charged by the external RF signals. The visual indicators may operate continuously or according to a predetermined flashing pattern.

Rfid condition latching

A passive radio-frequency identification (RFID) system has an RFID reader that communicates with and provides power to an RFID tag. The RFID tag has an RFID integrated circuit chip that contains a memory device for storing information to be transmitted to the RFID reader, and energy storage device that stores energy for powering the integrated circuit chip. In the event that the RFID tag is activated during periods when the RFID integrated circuit chip is not receiving sufficient energy from the RFID reader, then either an energy storage device is provided to allow the activation event to be recorded at the RFID integrated circuit chip, or a memory device is provided that senses and records the activation event and communicates this activation event once power has been restored.

RFID-based systems and methods for collecting telecommunications network information

Radio-frequency identification-(RFID)-based systems and methods for collecting telecommunications information is disclosed. The methods include storing transceiver information in a transceiver and connector information in an optical fiber connector, and then operably connecting the connector to the transceiver. The connection results in an electrical connection that allows the transceiver information to be communicated to the connector. The connector has a RFID tag that generates a connector RFID-tag signal that includes the connector information and the transceiver information. When electronics equipment are connected to the transceiver, electronics-equipment information is passed through the transceiver to the connector so that the electronics-equipment information can be included in the connector RFID-tag signal. The transceiver may also include a transceiver RFID tag that can receive connector information and electronics-equipment information and generate a transceiver RFID-tag signal that includes connector, transceiver and/or electronics-equipment information. A Portable test device is also used to connect to the transceiver or the electronics equipment to effectuate the transfer of transceiver and/or electronics-equipment information.

System and method for programming programmable logic device

(57)【要約】 【課題】 ＩＳＰＬＤを、有線伝達方法ばかりでな く、ラジオ周波数及び赤外線周波数などの無線伝達方法 を用いてプログラムできるようにすることを目的とす る。 【解決手段】 その出力ポートからパラレルデータを 供給する信号源（１０）を含むホストシステムと、前記 信号源の前記出力ポートに接続されたパラレルポート と、シリアルポートとを備え、前記パラレルデータをシ リアルデータに変換する第１のインタフェース（２０） と、前記インタフェースの前記シリアルポートに接続さ れた第１の端子と、第２の端子とを備えた伝達手段と （２１，２２）、前記伝達手段の前記第２の端子に接続 されたシリアルポートと、前記プログラマブル論理デバ イスの複数のプログラミングピンに接続されたパラレル ポートとを備えた第２のインタフェース（３０）とを有 する。

Training toilet

A training toilet design that can be adapted for either a dog or a cat or other animal and even for a young human child is disclosed. A space or enclosure receives the trainee and upon receipt a switch is actuated. The switch can either be a pressure actuated mechanical switch or a motion detector switch. In response to the switch changing state, a microcontroller is actuated to provide any one of a number of responses. Responses include an audible encouraging comment when the trainee exits and for when entering the toilet. A timing lapse programmed into the microprocessor can ensure that the exit message is played only when there has been a predetermined lapse time between the entrance and exit of the trainee. Modes that are provided by different combinations of these features are determined by a mode switch that is operable by the user.

Training toilet

A training toilet for training a dog, cat or other animal, or for a young human child. A space above the first layer receives the trainee, and, upon receipt, activates a switch. The switch includes a pressure actuated mechanical switch or a motion detector switch, which changes state. Based on the change of state, a microcontroller operates to play a number of recorded responses, such as audible recorded encouragements to the trainee, played upon the start of use and exit from the top layer of the toilet. A programmed timing lapse for the plying of audible recordings ensures that the exit message is played only when there has been a predetermined lapse time between the entrance and exit of the trainee. Different modes are provided by different combinations of the recorded messages and different delay periods for the playing of encouragements, which are based on the mode switch operable by the user.

Coil-less overtone crystal oscillator

A crystal oscillator circuit for use with overtone crystals restricts its resonant frequency to either fundamental or overtone frequencies. An inverting amplifier, which provides 180 degrees of phase shift by inverting an input signal, includes components which effectively provide another 180 degree phase shift at a particular frequency by adding a time delay. The 180 degree phase shift by a signal inverting amplifier, with the included 180 degree phase shift provided by the time delay comprises an oscillator by the addition of a crystal with a resonant frequency equal to the particular frequency determined by the time delay. Suppression of unwanted oscillation frequencies is accomplished by adjusting a current source, which changes time delay, without using inductors or other reactive components.

Cutting or perforating tool.

Zinc-rich powders

A zinc-rich electrostatic powder is prepared comprising zinc incorporated homogeneously in an epoxy resin powder.

Nanoparticle-based etching of silicon surfaces

A method ( 300 ) of texturing silicon surfaces ( 116 ) such to reduce reflectivity of a silicon wafer ( 110 ) for use in solar cells. The method ( 300 ) includes filling ( 330, 340 ) a vessel ( 122 ) with a volume of an etching solution ( 124 ) so as to cover the silicon surface 116 ) of a wafer or substrate ( 112 ). The etching solution ( 124 ) is made up of a catalytic nanomaterial ( 140 ) and an oxidant-etchant solution ( 146 ). The catalytic nanomaterial ( 140 ) may include gold or silver nanoparticles or noble metal nanoparticles, each of which may be a colloidal solution. The oxidant-etchant solution ( 146 ) includes an etching agent ( 142 ), such as hydrofluoric acid, and an oxidizing agent ( 144 ), such as hydrogen peroxide. Etching ( 350 ) is performed for a period of time including agitating or stirring the etching solution ( 124 ). The etch time may be selected such that the etched silicon surface ( 116 ) has a reflectivity of less than about 15 percent such as 1 to 10 percent in a 350 to 1000 nanometer wavelength range.

Multi-alloy turbine rotors and methods of manufacturing the rotors

A dual alloy turbine rotor (100) is provided and includes an integrally formed blade ring (102) and a disk (104). The blade ring (102) is made of a first alloy and includes a ring portion (108) and a plurality of airfoils (106) extending therefrom, where the ring portion (108) includes an inner surface (114), and each airfoil (106) includes an internal cavity (124) formed therein. The disk (104) is made of a second alloy and may have a beveled outer peripheral surface (118). The disk (104) is disposed within the ring portion (108) such that the disk outer peripheral surface (118) contacts at least a portion of the ring portion inner surface (114). Methods of manufacturing the turbine rotor are also provided.

Process for thickening a drilling mud waste materials and a modified drilling mud waste material

A process for thickening an oil-based and/or water-based drilling mud waste materials comprising: (1) mixing a drilling mud waste materials having greater than zero percent by weight free liquid with an effective amount of one or more anionic copolymers to form a treated drilling mud waste materials; (2) providing an effective amount of time period sufficient to thicken the treated drilling mud waste materials for eliminating the free liquid; and (3) optionally, transporting and disposing of the thickened treated drilling mud waste materials in a landfill. The anionic copolymer is either: (a) a crosslinked anionic copolymer derived from an anionic monomer, a nonionic monomer, and a cross-linking monomer; or (b) a non-cross-linked, linear chain copolymer of an anionic polymer arid a nonionic polymer; or (c) a blend of (a) and (b). A modified drilling mud waste materials having zero percent by weight free liquid, as generated from the aforementioned process, is disclosed.

Method of manufacturing a ruminant feedstuff with reduced ruminal protein degradability

A feedstuff with reduced ruminal protein degradability is prepared by mixing a carbohydrase enzyme with a material suitable for livestock feed and steeping the mixture under suitable conditions for the carbohydrase enzyme to hydrolyze carbohydrates contained within the material to reducing forms. The mixture is then heated to induce browning so that the protein contained within the material is rendered inert to ruminal degradation. The carbohydrase enzyme may be supplied to the steeping step by the addition of a microorganism capable of secreting the enzyme. A method of feeding a feedstuff with reduced ruminal degradability is also provided.

Cable arrangement and lifting platform for stabilized load lifting

The present invention is directed to a cable arrangement and lifting platform for lifting a load in a stabilized manner. The lifting platform secures loads to a securing device and the platform is able to be suspended from a crane by an attachment carriage. The attachment carriage includes a cable winch onto which six cables suspend and attach to the lifting platform. The attachment carriage also includes cable guides which guide the six cables away from the winch in three cable pairs, preferably equidistantly-spaced. In order to secure the cables to the lifting platform, the platform includes an attachment frame having three cable attachment points, preferably spaced equidistantly apart with respect to each other. The lifting platform helps stabilize the lifting of loads by sensing the load's imbalance relative to the center of mass of the platform and repositioning the load to correct for the imbalance. In addition, in order to precisely position the load and exert controlled forces on the load in all six degrees of freedom, the present invention includes a device for rotating the load 360° angle relative to the horizontal plane, a device for adjusting the tilt position of the load up to a 90° angle relative to the horizontal plane of the platform, and a device for rotating the load in 360° angle about the longitudinal axis of the load securing device.

Power take-off for power driven vehicles

Crucible liner and method of making and using the same

An improved crucible liner maintains a relatively thick reaction layer (34) on the inside of the crucible during pouring of a molten nickel chrome alloy. By maintaining a thick reaction layer inside the liner, the transfer of impurities from the crucible to a cast article is minimized. The liner is formed by impregnating the inside of the refractory liner (32) with an alkaline earth oxide such as calcium or magnesium. When a nickel chrome alloy is melted in the crucible liner, the alloy reacts with the liner and the alkaline earth oxide. The reaction products are deposited on the surface of the liner (11) and adhere to the surface of the liner during pouring.

Bubble-blowing toy

Abstract: A toy bubble-blowing lawn mower is disclosed having a wheel driven impeller coupled to a propeller for generating a stream of air. The impeller is also intermittently coupled to a bubble disk in either direction of rotation of the impeller for successively moving apertures in the disk covered by a bubble-forming liquid film into alignment with the stream of air.

Glp-1r modulating compounds

The present disclosure provides GLP-1R agonists, and compositions, methods, and kits thereof. Such compounds are generally useful for treating a GLP-1R mediated disease or condition.

Logging tool sonde sleeve

A logging tool for use in a wellbore having a sensor portion for making measurements. The tool has a sleeve enclosing the sensor portion and made of a material that is transparent to the measurements being made. One or more structural elements having physical characteristics different from the material comprising the sleeve are carried on the sleeve to enhance the mechanical properties of the sleeve.

Adjustable antenna arrangement for a portable radio

ADJUSTABLE ANTENNA ARRANGEMENT FOR A PORTABLE RADIO ABSTRACT An extendable half-wave dipole is capacitively coupled to a driven resonant helical antenna for use as on a hand-held, two-way portable radio, the helix being end fed. The dipole may be mounted adjacent to or collinear with the axis of the helix. The collinear mounting requires non-conductive portions on each end of the dipole. Optimum dimensional and performance characteristics are available without switching.

Method for encapsulation of orally ingested materials to alter the site of digestion, site of action, or stability

Comestible materials encapsulated by a film-forming composition including a plant protein source and methods of forming the same are provided. The film-forming composition affects the site of digestion of the comestible material within the digestive tract of an animal or a human thereby allowing the material to be most effectively utilized by the body. Also, the film-forming compositions maybe used to enhance the stability of the encapsulated material and prevent undesired interaction with other components of a mixture.

Hydraulic control system for multiple clutches in a motor vehicle

A torque transfer mechanism for controlling the magnitude of a clutch engagement force exerted on a clutch pack that is operably disposed between a first rotary member and a second rotary member includes a hydraulic clutch actuation system. The hydraulic clutch actuation system includes a primary fluid circuit coupled to a secondary fluid circuit by a pressure intensifier. The pressure intensifier provides magnified pressure to a piston for actuating the clutch pack.

METHOD AND METHOD OF COLORING HER

Method and composition for increasing the proportion of dietary ingredients that are resistatnt to degradation by ruminal microoraganisms

Feed ingredients that are otherwise susceptible to degradation by ruminai microorganisms are combined with mineral hydrates (or oxides) and water, and processed through a pin mixer, pellet mill, extruder, or other suitable device to produce agglomerated particles. The ruminant animal feed which is so produced effectively increases the proportion of dietary ingredients presented for digestion and absorption within the post-ruminal digestive tract of the animal by inhibiting premature digestion by microorganisms inhabiting the rumen.

Radio frequency identification of component connections

Microfluidic devices with integrated tubular structures

A microfluidic device is disclosed comprising a body of refractory material having one or more fluid passages of millimeter-or sub-millimeter scale defined therein and at least one tube of refractory material embedded in said body, the tube having a millimeter- or sub-millimeter-scale passage therein and first and second ends. The tube is desirably, though not necessarily, of a material having a higher softening point than the material of the body. The tube may optionally include a narrowed or 'drawn down' portion along the length or at an end thereof to provide extremely fine structure. By shaping depressions or holes to receive the tube in layers of refractory material that are fired or sintered to form the device, the tube can be assembled together with the layers and fired or sintered to form a consolidated refractory microfluidic device.

Modular electronic measuring and printing unit

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A compact, modular, electronic measuring unit constructed for enclosure within a small. portable housing having a removable front wall to provide access to the enclosure formed within the housing. A measuring and indicator circuit card is mounted within the enclosure adjacent the front wall while a power circuit card is mounted within the enclosure adjacent the rear wall thereof. Manual control units are mounted on the front wall of the housing and are removable therewith. A moving dot matrix printer is mounted within the housing and is connected to receive data from the measuring and indicator circuit. This printer is activated by one of the control units on the front wall of the housing, and includes a printer unit which is driven in a first plane during the printing of a character on a record medium and a record medium drive unit which drives a record medium in a second plane transverse to the first plane during the printing of a character.

High efficiency compact gas turbine engine

This disclosure relates generally to the field of vehicle propulsion and power generation and, more specifically, to a gas turbine engine architecture for high efficiency shaft power output and more specifically to increasing gas turbine engine thermal efficiency to levels approaching and exceeding 50% utilizing multiple stages of intercooling and reheat, ceramic technology, turbocharger technology and high pressure combustion. The approach includes utilizing a conventional dry low NOx combustor for the main combustor and thermal reactors for the reheat apparatuses. In a first configuration, there are three separate turbo-compressor spools and a free power turbine spool. In a second configuration, there are three separate turbo-compressor spools but no free power spool. In a third configuration, all the compressors and turbines are on a single shaft. Each of these configurations include two stages of intercooling and two stages of reheat.

Alloy

Method of lining a blast furnace

A method is provided for lining a blast furnace or other metallurgical vessel in stages using a plurality of porous consumable forms and a pumpable casting composition. A form member, including a rigid support frame and a porous consumable form mounted thereto, is installed in a lower portion of the vessel being lined, and is spaced from the vessel wall. Casting composition is then pumped into the space between the consumable form and the vessel wall, and is permitted to harden. Then, another form member is positioned above the first, and casting composition is pumped into the space between the second form member and the vessel wall. This process is repeated, using stacked form members, until the refractory lining is completely installed.

Injecting method and means for molding thermoplastic materials

Collapsible snowshoe

A collapsible snowshoe is provided. The snowshoe includes a frame having a first supporting cross-bar configured to interact with a second supporting cross-bar, wherein the cross-bars are configured to alternate between an open position and a closed position, a first supporting material configured to be coupled to the cross-bars and further configured to extend between the cross-bars, whereby the extended supporting material creates a support surface for walking when the cross-bars are in the open position; and a frame-locking mechanism configured to secure the cross-bars in the open position.

Methods for independent memory bank maintenance and memory devices and systems employing the same

Memory devices, systems including memory devices, and methods of operating memory devices in which multiple counters are provided to permit memory refresh commands greater freedom in targeting subsets of the memory device for data refresh operations. In one embodiment, a memory device is provided, comprising a plurality of memory banks, and circuitry configured to (i) store a plurality of values, each of the plurality of values corresponding to one of the plurality of memory banks; (ii) refresh first data stored in a first one of the plurality of memory banks; and (iii) update a first one of the plurality of values corresponding to the first one of the plurality of memory banks based at least in part on refreshing the first data.

Package configured to preserve or inhibit pathogens on product, and method of making and using at least portions of same

A package ( 10 ) configured to preserve or prevent contamination through inhibition of pathogens of product therein includes an active member ( 26 ) co-extruded to a carrier ( 24 ). The combined active member and carrier can be attached to an interior surface of a package, optionally a lidding film ( 22 ) enclosing a cavity formed by a tray of the package.

Thermally responsive recuperator housing

A microturbine system includes a compressor, a recuperator assembly, a combustor, a turbine, and a generator. The recuperator assembly includes a core that preheats compressed air provided by the compressor with exhaust gas from the turbine. The preheated compressed air is mixed with a fuel and burned in the combustor. The products of combustion are used to drive the turbine, which in turn drives the compressor and generator. The recuperator core is surrounded by a recuperator housing that is intimate with the recuperator core such that the recuperator housing assumes substantially the same temperature as the recuperator core. The recuperator housing is constructed of materials that have a coefficient of thermal expansion that is substantially equal to that of the recuperator core, and that have thicknesses substantially equal to the thickness of the recuperator core materials. A superstructure supports the recuperator core and resists expansion of the core in a stackwise direction. The superstructure includes tie rods outside of the recuperator housing, and the tie rods are substantially thermally isolated from the heat of the recuperator assembly by insulation.

Logging tool sonde sleeve

A logging tool for use in a wellbore having a sensor portion for making measurements. The tool has a first sleeve enclosing the sensor portion and made of a material that is transparent to the measurements being made. The logging tool also includes one or more stand-off sleeves carried on the logging tool and having grooves to permit fluid flow and ridges to minimize contact between the first sleeve and the wellbore wall or casing.

Sample accurate audio state update

A method and apparatus for sample accurate parameter update management in digital audio recording/playback wherein a digital signal processor, memory, recording controller, and appropriate interfacing facilitate storage and retrieval of digital audio data samples continuously to achieve substantially seamless flow and sample accurate audio state updated at precisely designated times, all as required in such critical synchronizing applications as film dubbing.

Neutron scatter camera

An instrument that will directly image the fast fission neutrons from a special nuclear material source has been described. This instrument can improve the signal to background compared to non imaging neutron detection techniques by a factor given by ratio of the angular resolution window to 4π. In addition to being a neutron imager, this instrument will also be an excellent neutron spectrometer, and will be able to differentiate between different types of neutron sources (e.g. fission, alpha-n, cosmic ray, and D-D or D-T fusion). Moreover, the instrument is able to pinpoint the source location.

Applicator, assembly, and method for connecting an inlet conduit to a hollow organ

The invention provides an applicator for forming a hole in a wall of a hollow organ and for connecting a hemostatic connection assembly to the hollow organ, wherein, when the hole is formed in the wall of the hollow organ, a first fluid seal exists between the hemostatic connection assembly and the wall of the hollow organ and a second fluid seal exists between the hemostatic connection assembly and the applicator, thereby minimizing fluid loss from the hollow organ. The invention further provides a hemostatic connection assembly for connecting an inlet conduit to a hollow organ, the hemostatic connection assembly comprising a organ wall connection portion, a cuff portion, an extension portion, and a seal ring portion, wherein, during the process of connecting the inlet conduit to the hollow organ, a first fluid seal exists between the organ wall connection portion and the wall of the hollow organ, and a second fluid seal exists between the hemostatic connection assembly and the inlet conduit, thereby minimizing fluid loss from the hollow organ. A method is also disclosed in which the applicator and hemostatic connection assemblies of the invention are used to connect an inlet conduit to a hollow organ.

Microreactor glass diaphragm sensors

Microfluidic devices having wall structures comprised of sintered glass frit and further including a glass, glass-ceramic or ceramic membrane structure sealed by a sintered seal to said wall structures, such that a a fluid passage or chamber is defined at least in part by the wall structures and said membrane structure. This allows for changes in pressure within the fluid passage or chamber to cause deflections of the membrane structure, providing for direct measurement of pressure within the device. The microfluidic device may have both floors and walls of sintered frit, or may have only walls of sintered frit, with planar floor-like substrate structures, thicker than the membrane structure defining the vertical boundaries of the internal passages. The device may include multiple fluid passages or chambers each defined at least in part by a membrane structure. Multiple membrane structures may be used in a single device, and one single membrane structure may be used for multiple passages or chamber.

Honeycomb body reactor optimized channel sizing

Powder mixing apparatus and method of use

Disclosed herein are powder mixing apparatuses and methods that utilize the deagglomerizing and mixing effects of an air flow that impacts a flowing powder. The resulting powder can have smaller particle sizes and/or exhibit a more homogenous mixture than the premixed powder.

Plane for aeroplanes.

Methods of packaging and preserving finfish

Methods are provided for storing and preserving comestible finfish material, preferably so as to extend shelf life of the same. In one optional method, comestible finfish material is placed in a product containing space of a storage container atop a platform of a support structure. The storage container includes an internal compartment having the product containing space. The support structure defines the platform for supporting the comestible finfish material. The internal compartment further includes a reservoir, configured to retain liquid, below the platform. The platform and/or support structure are configured to direct liquid exuded from the comestible finfish material to the reservoir. Optionally, the reservoir comprises an absorbent material for absorbing liquid in the reservoir.

Channel structure

Signal-processing systems and methods for rfid-tag signals

Systems and methods for reading a RFID-tag signal in the presence of noise and other propagation and circuit impairments using a RFID-tag reader are disclosed. The method includes receiving with a RFID-tag reader multiple copies of an original RFID-tag signal from a RFID tag. The original RFID-tag signal comprises an original bit sequence representative of information stored in the RFID tag. At least some of the received RFID-tag signal copies differ from one another due to noise or other signal impairments. The received multiple copies are processed on a sample-by-sample basis in the RFID-tag reader using digital signal processing techniques to obtain an improved received digitized RFID tag signal that substantially removes the noise and other impairments. This improved signal is used to recover the original bit sequence and thus the information stored in the RFID tag.

System for mapping connections using rfid function

There is provided a system for identifying a plurality of components via an RFID reader with an associated database and processing element. The system includes a first component with an associated first RFID transponder and a second component with an associated second RFID transponder. A third RFID transponder may be associated with the first component, wherein either the first or third RFID transponder includes stored information relating to both transponders. The first and second RFID transponders are adapted to communicate with the RFID reader to enable identification of the connection of the first component to the second component. One of the RFID transponders may be adapted to identify the other RFID transponder and store the identification information for subsequent communication to the RFID reader of identification information for both RFID transponders and the associated components. The system is adapted to create a map of the two or more components.

Apparatuses and methods for interfacing on-memory pattern matching

Embodiments of the disclosure are drawn to apparatuses, systems, methods, and memories that are capable of performing pattern matching operations within a memory device. The pattern matching operations may be performed on data stored within the memory based on a pattern stored in a register. The result of the pattern matching operation may be provided by the memory. The data may be retrieved from a memory array for the pattern matching operation by a read operation, a refresh operation, an error correction operation, and/or a pattern matching operation. The data may be retrieved from incoming data input lines instead of or in addition to the memory array. How the data is stored or retrieved for pattern matching operations may be controlled by a memory controller.

Downhole anchoring tools conveyed by non-rigid carriers

An apparatus and method provides an anchoring apparatus for use in a wellbore that comprises a gripping assembly and an actuation assembly. In one arrangement, the actuation assembly includes a motor and a module having at least a compressible element (e.g., a hydraulic module) between the motor and the gripping assembly. Upon activation, the motor actuates the hydraulic module to cause activation of the gripping assembly. In one arrangement, the anchoring apparatus is designed to pass through a tubing or other restriction in the wellbore. When in the retracted state, the gripping assembly of the anchoring apparatus has an outer diameter that is smaller than an inner diameter of the tubing. When in the expanded state, the gripping assembly of the anchoring apparatus has an outer diameter than is substantially the same as the inner diameter of the liner to enable engagement of the gripping assembly against the liner.

Glp-1r modulating compounds

The present disclosure provides GLP-1R agonists, and compositions, methods, and kits thereof. Such compounds are generally useful for treating a GLP-1R mediated disease or condition in a human.

Snowshoe

A collapsible snowshoe is provided. The snowshoe includes a frame having a first supporting cross-bar configured to interact with a second supporting cross-bar, wherein the cross-bars are configured to alternate between an open position and a closed position, a first supporting material configured to be coupled to the cross-bars and further configured to extend between the cross-bars, whereby the extended supporting material creates a support surface for walking when the cross-bars are in the open position; and a frame-locking mechanism including a first portion pivotally coupled to the first supporting cross-bar, a second portion pivotally coupled to the second supporting crossbar, the first portion is configured to be pivotally coupled to the second portion, wherein upon the first portion and second portion are configured to interlock with one another to secure said cross-bars in said open position.

Logging tool sonde sleeve

A logging tool for use in a wellbore having a sensor portion for making measurements. The tool has a sleeve enclosing the sensor portion and made of a material that is transparent to the measurements being made. One or more structural elements having physical characteristics different from the material comprising the sleeve are carried on the sleeve to enhance the mechanical properties of the sleeve.

Neutron scatter camera for improved neutron detection

An instrument that will directly image the fast fission neutrons from a special nuclear material source wherein the neutron detection efficiency is increased has been described. Instead of the previous technique that uses a time-of-flight (TOF) between 2 widely spaced fixed planes of detectors to measure scatter neutron kinetic energy, we now use the recoil proton energy deposited in the second of the 2 scatter planes which can now be repositioned much closer together. Allowing the 2 planes to be placed closer together has been shown to provide up to about a ˜170% improvement in detection efficiency without adding additional detectors and ancillary electronics. The distance between planes also may be dynamically changed using a suitable common technique such as a gear- or motor-drive to toggle between the various positions. The angular resolution of this new configuration is diminished but this loss of resolution may be acceptable for those applications where only modest directionality is sufficient to identify a threat.

Antenna systems for passive rfid tags.

Sistemas de antena para etiquetas de identificación de radio frecuencia (RFID) pasivas; los sistemas de antena tienen un factor de forma muy pequeño con buena colección de energía y buen desempeño en proximidad con otras antenas; el sistema de antena incluye por lo menos uno, y preferentemente dos, elementos de antena de serpentina paralelos formados en, o soportados de otra forma por, un sustrato de antena, de manera que un circuito integrado (IC) de etiqueta RFID puede ponerse en contacto en forma eléctrica con el sistema de antena en un extremo del sustrato de antena; un cable conductor que corre en la misma dirección que el por lo menos un elemento de antena de serpentina se utiliza para hacer coincidir la impedancia y mejorar el desempeño de la antena y el flujo de energía entre la antena y el lC; un circuito de coincidencia de impedancia puede ser empleado en lugar del cable conductor para facilitar la coincidencia de impedancia entre la antena y el lC.

Methods of packaging and preserving crustaceans

Methods are provided for storing and preserving comestible crustacean material, preferably so as to extend shelf life of the same. In one optional method, comestible crustacean material is placed in a product containing space of a storage container atop a platform of a support structure. The storage container includes an internal compartment having the product containing space. The support structure defines the platform for supporting the comestible crustacean material. The internal compartment further includes a reservoir, configured to retain liquid, below the platform. The platform and/or support structure are configured to direct liquid exuded from the comestible crustacean material to the reservoir. Optionally, the reservoir comprises an absorbent material for absorbing liquid in the reservoir.

Downhole anchoring tools conveyed by non-rigid carriers

An apparatus and method provides an anchoring apparatus for use in a wellbore that comprises a gripping assembly and an actuation assembly. In one arrangement, the actuation assembly includes a motor and a module having at least a compressible element (e.g., a hydraulic module) between the motor and the gripping assembly. Upon activation, the motor actuates the hydraulic module to cause activation of the gripping assembly. In one arrangement, the anchoring apparatus is designed to pass through a tubing or other restriction in the wellbore. When in the retracted state, the gripping assembly of the anchoring apparatus has an outer diameter that is smaller than an inner diameter of the tubing. When in the expanded state, the gripping assembly of the anchoring apparatus has an outer diameter than is substantially the same as the inner diameter of the liner to enable engagement of the gripping assembly against the liner.

Method of Installing a Refractory Lining

A method is provided for installing a refractory lining in a metallurgical vessel having a main opening which is much smaller than the diameter of the vessel. The method is especially useful in a vessel having a circular or otherwise curved cross-section. A form or mold is assembled inside the vessel, leaving a space between the form and the outer shell of the vessel. The form is supported on both sides, to maintain the distance between the form and the outer shell, and to prevent collapse or implosion of the form. Then, a pumpable casting composition having a smooth and easy flow is injected between the form and the shell, and allowed to harden. The use of the pumpable composition significantly shortens the time required to form the liner.

Biocompatible compounds for pharmaceutical drug delivery systems

Methods, compounds, and medicinal formulations utilizing biocompatible polymers for delivery of a drug, particularly for solubilizing, stabilizing and/or providing sustained release of drug from topical, implantable, and inhalation systems. Many of the methods, compounds, and medicinal formulations are particularly suitable for oral and/or nasal inhalation and use polymers of the formula -[X-R1-C(O)]- wherein each R1 is an independently selected organic group that links the -X- group to the carbonyl group, and each X is independently oxygen, sulfur, or catenary nitrogen.

Bubble-blowing toy

Apparatus and method for septal punch

In some embodiments, a method includes a shaft (320) having a side catheter guide (330) attached thereto via a guide coupler (340) into an inferior vena cava and a superior vena cava such that the guide coupler (340) is disposed in a right atrium, and applying a distal force to a proximal portion of the side catheter guide (330) such that a distal end of the side catheter guide (330) deflects laterally about the guide coupler (340) towards a septum. The method further includes extending a side catheter (360) that is disposed within the side catheter guide (330) distally from the side catheter guide (330) towards and into contact with the septum. The method further includes, with the side catheter (360) in contact with the septum, extending a septum penetrator (370) that is slidably disposed within the side catheter (360) distally from the side catheter (360) such that the septum penetrator (370) pierces the septum.

Methods for independent memory bank maintenance and memory devices and systems employing the same

Provided herein are memory devices, systems including memory devices, and methods of operating memory devices in which multiple counters are provided to permit memory refresh commands greater freedom in targeting subsets of the memory device for data refresh operations. In one embodiment, a memory device is provided, comprising a plurality of memory banks, and circuitry configured to (i) store a plurality of values, each of the plurality of values corresponding to one of the plurality of memory banks; (ii) refresh first data stored in a first one of the plurality of memory banks; and (iii) update a first one of the plurality of values corresponding to the first one of the plurality of memory banks based at least in part on refreshing the first data.

Apparatuses and methods for staggered timing of skipped refresh operations

Embodiments of the disclosure are drawn to apparatuses and methods for staggering the timing of skipped refresh operations on a memory. Memory cells of memories may need to periodically perform refresh operations. In some instances, auto-refresh operations may be periodically skipped when charge retention characteristics of the memory cells of the memory exceed the auto-refresh frequency. To reduce peak current draw during refresh operations, the skipped refresh operations may be staggered across different portions of the memory. In one example, the skipped refresh operation may be staggered in time among memory dies of the memory to limit a number of memory dies that are performing an auto-refresh operation to a maximum number. In another example, the skipped refresh operation may be staggered in time among memory banks of a single memory array to limit a number of memory banks that are performing an auto-refresh operation to a maximum number.

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Compositions exhibiting improved flowability

Powder compositions exhibiting improved flow properties. The compositions generally contain a bulk solid material in the form of a powder and surface-modified nanoparticles. Methods of improving the flow of powder compositions and devices and articles made using such compositions are also disclosed.

Method for encapsulation of orally ingested materials to alter the site of digestion, site of action, or stability

Comestible materials encapsulated by a film-forming composition including a plant protein source and methods of forming the same are provided. The film-forming composition affects the site of digestion of the comestible material within the digestive tract of an animal or a human thereby allowing the material to be most effectively utilized by the body. Also, the film-forming compositions maybe used to enhance the stability of the encapsulated material and prevent undesired interaction with other components of a mixture.

Apparatuses and methods for staggered timing of skipped refresh operations

Embodiments of the disclosure are drawn to apparatuses and methods for staggering the timing of skipped refresh operations on a memory. Memory cells of memories may need to periodically perform refresh operations. In some instances, auto-refresh operations may be periodically skipped when charge retention characteristics of the memory cells of the memory exceed the auto-refresh frequency. To reduce peak current draw during refresh operations, the skipped refresh operations may be staggered across different portions of the memory. In one example, the skipped refresh operation may be staggered in time among memory dies of the memory to limit a number of memory dies that are performing an auto-refresh operation to a maximum number. In another example, the skipped refresh operation may be staggered in time among memory banks of a single memory array to limit a number of memory banks that are performing an auto-refresh operation to a maximum number.

Downhole anchoring tools conveyed by non-rigid carriers

An apparatus and method provides an anchor device (18) for use in a wellbore (10) that comprises an actuator assembly (104) responsive to an actuating signal, an operator coupled to the actuator assembly (104) and an engagement member moveable to a set position by the operator when actuated by the actuator assembly (104) to set the anchor device (18). The anchor device (18) may be employed in various tool strings, such as a perfo-rating tool string (14). In one arrangement, the anchor device (18) provides an automated retraction mechanism that is activated after a predetermined time delay. In another arrangement, a retract signal may be supplied to ac-tivate the retraction mechanism (152).

A method of photoresist removal in the presence of a dielectric layer having a low k-value

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Microreactor glass diaphragm sensors

Microfluidic devices having wall structures comprised of sintered glass frit and further including a glass, glass-ceramic or ceramic membrane structure sealed by a sintered seal to said wall structures, such that a a fluid passage or chamber is defined at least in part by the wall structures and said membrane structure. This allows for changes in pressure within the fluid passage or chamber to cause deflections of the membrane structure, providing for direct measurement of pressure within the device. The microfluidic device may have both floors and walls of sintered frit, or may have only walls of sintered frit, with planar floor-like substrate structures, thicker than the membrane structure defining the vertical boundaries of the internal passages. The device may include multiple fluid passages or chambers each defined at least in part by a membrane structure. Multiple membrane structures may be used in a single device, and one single membrane structure may be used for multiple passages or chamber.

Slit nozzle injecting gas for plasma processing reactor

(57)【要約】 【課題】 スペースをとらず、密封表面積が小さいプラ ズマリアクタガス注入システム。 【解決手段】 側壁を有する真空チャンバと、処理を受 ける半導体ウエハを保持するためのペデスタルと、ＲＦ 電圧をチャンバに印加するＲＦ電圧アプリケータとを持 つ、ガスをプラズマリアクタに注入するガス注入システ ム。ガス注入システムはガスを含有する少なくともひと つのガス供給部と、少なくとも一つのスロットアパーチ ャがチャンバの内側に面しているガス散布装置と、一つ か複数のガス供給部をガス散布装置に接続する一つある いは複数のガスフィードラインとを有する。本発明によ る放射ガス散布装置の好ましい実施例は、チャンバ側壁 に設けられ、チャンバの内側に面するスロットアパーチ ャをそれぞれ有した複数のガス散布ノズルを含む。ガス フィードラインを用いて、それぞれのガス散布ノズルを それぞれ別個のガス供給部に接続する。

Antenna systems for passive rfid tags

Antenna systems for passive radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags. The antenna systems have a very small form factor with good power harvesting and good performance in proximity to other antennas. The antenna system includes at least one, and preferably two, parallel serpentine antenna elements formed on, or otherwise supported by, an antenna substrate so that a RFID-tag integrated circuit (IC) can be electrically contacted to the antenna system at one end of the antenna substrate. A conducting wire that runs in the same direction as the at least one serpentine antenna element is used to match impedance and enhance antenna performance and power flow between the antenna and the IC. An impedance-matching circuit may be employed in place of the conducting wire to facilitate impedance matching between the antenna and the IC.

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Method and means for molding thermoplastic articles

Honeycomb mini-reactor systems and methods

Disclosed is a reactor or reactor component comprising a honeycomb structure having cells extending along a common direction and having one or more passages each extending across at least some of the cells, wherein the path or paths of the one or more passages, taken within a plane perpendicular to the common direction, includes or include a number of repeating sub-path units arranged in a two-dimensional array, each sub-path unit including one or more turns or bends in the path. Methods of making, and methods of use, including resulting standardized reactor or reactor component systems, and standardized reactor or reactor component engineering or design, are also disclosed.

Compositions exhibiting improved flowability

Powder compositions exhibiting improved flow properties. The compositions generally contain a bulk solid material in the form of a powder and surface-modified nanoparticles. Methods of improving the flow of powder compositions and devices and articles made using such compositions are also disclosed.

Polymer compositions comprising active carbon for formaldehyde sorption

Disclosed are polymer compositions comprising activated carbon and method of making the polymer compositions that are used for sorption of formaldehyde from air, gas or liquids. The activated carbon is entrained in at least one base polymer with optional channels throughout.

OLIGOMERIZATION OF ETHYLENE IN METHANOL AND WATER.