Author: priorartbot

A method and apparatus for generating power which includes a phase-change media that expands upon cooling contained within an expandable capsule if the phase change involves solidification, a carrier liquid that does not freeze in the operating temperature range, a heat exchanger, and an engine. The transducer module includes a waveguide, a locking mechanism, and an electronics assembly including at least one button. The data file management system may relate to the management of data files stored in a storage area of a computer. Thereafter, the fuse element portions are formed at the predetermined locus by, for example, stamping.

The present invention provides a substrate, an optical fiber connecting end member, an optical element-housing member, a light module, and a manufacturing method of the substrate. Positioning mechanisms coupled between the transporter frame and the grinding element enclosure positions the grinding element relative to the pavement surface. Then, the specified digital image is processed to obtain image information associated with a right-side-up image of the specified digital image. Patient concentration values of the contrast agent for the area of lung tissue at time points T1 and T2 are obtained, and a malignancy classification for the region of lung tissue is provided by comparing the obtained sample concentration values with a predetermined malignancy profile. In accordance with the invention, a universal structural element in the form of a profile body, having preferably a substantially square cross-section, comprises on all longitudinal sides undercut grooves which are connected on the end sides by means of intersecting undercut grooves with preferably the same cross-section.

A three-piece lens assembly comprises: a first lens group, a second lens group, a third lens group and an aperture. For example, disclosed RF amplifier circuits may employ a baseband decoupling network connected in parallel with a low-pass RF matching network of the amplifier circuit. The virtual smart card driver communicates with an authentication client to authenticate a user, and access the user’s private key stored in the secure key store when the user’s physical smart card is unavailable. The cam essentially is in the shape of a cylinder, and includes a cam surface and defines a cam hole extending therethrough. A tactile feedback device provides feedback as the capacitive switch is being actuated. Because the influence of the characteristic difference of an underlying layer on the formation of the USG film 5 can be avoided due to the existence of the oxide film, the USG film 5 can be formed in a uniform thickness over regions including the semiconductor substrate 1, the P-type active region 3 and the N-type active region 2.

A monitoring device for a harvesting machine comprises at least one sensor that is designed for generating a signal containing information on the noises caused by harvested crop material as it passes through a crop processing assembly. The multi-application cards are realized by portable device technologies, such as, smart cards or pocket-sized computer devices, and have the ability to store and activate a traveler’s permit for transportation and other travel services; as well as a monetary value for electronic payment means. At least one electrical connector extends through a wall of the lens, with one end provided inside the cavity and connected to the LED board, and another end disposed outside the cavity and connected to a power source.

The present invention is to provide a silver-based inorganic antimicrobial agent that has excellent heat resistance and chemical resistance, that gives little resin coloration, and that has excellent processability. The compounds are useful for the treatment andor prophylaxis of diseases which are associated with the modulation of CB1 receptors. A series of sparks is produced across the spark gap and the spark voltage is sensed and attenuated to produce a voltage signal. Digital graffiti corresponding to the gestures are then superimposed onto a digital canvas. , for 3D sequences, stock tickers, interactive advertising and other uses.

The technique capable of reducing the power consumption in the MISFET by suppressing the scattering of the carriers due to the fixed charges is provided. Multiple guns are maintained in modular gun chambers that can be vacuum isolated from the primary vacuum chamber containing the targets. The first clip is delivered a priori to the customer’s Digital Video Recorder using a hidden channel and it is made available for purchase on demand. Furthermore, the present invention can simplify a data drive circuit and achieve the uniformity of brightness between pixels. The method includes communicating the dispatched application message to the client using the single push channel.

A pedicle screw construct includes a pedicle screw, a coupling, and a collet. The vibration isolator cancels vibratory forces at an isolation frequency. The tines and the expandable elements are offset from one another. The cover extends past one of the side flanges and is stiffened by being transversely corrugated.

Circuits and methods for generating multi-phase clock signals using digitally-controlled hierarchical delay units are provided. In a switching regulator of hysteresis current mode control system, a sense resistor connected in series to a coil is eliminated, a serially connected resistor and a capacitor are connected in parallel to a coil in place of such sense resistor. A portion of the main pole resides at the ABS. The glass composition of the present invention includes a substantially reduced content of boron and preferably an increased amount of sodium dioxide. Said films comprise a conductive phase based on pyrochlore-related compounds, and a dielectric phase based on glass.

The present invention provides an ancillary electrical component in very close proximity to a semiconductor device, preferably mounted directly to the semiconductor device. Embodiments of the present invention may include an applicator system configured to receive and retain a wide variety of mascara applicators andor mascara container caps. Software and test equipment for performing the method are also described. A threat type associated with the potential security threat is identified at the network management system based on the determination. The microprocessor preferably determines the presence of an interval of steady state ventilation and measures the timed ventilation during that interval.

A filling device including a web-forming station, a filling station, a sampling station, and a retrieval station. The process has an aggregating step of adding an aggregating agent composed of a compound having a divalent or trivalent metal element into a dispersion with fine particles of a binder resin dispersed in an aqueous medium, and an aggregation terminating step of adding an aggregation terminating agent into the dispersion. In another aspect of the present invention, a network of shared end-user computers periodically backs up each individual end-user computer to a central instrumentality, in a novel manner to reduce storage and time requirements. The prefix value is combined with the master key from the processing unit to create a random value that is the seed for a hashing algorithm. The services platform allocates a unique private IP address space to the enterprise network, and translates IP addresses in network communications between enterprise network addresses and corresponding services platform addresses in the allocated unique private address space. As such, the heat built-up within the computer system can be effectively dissipated so as to prolong the service life of the computer.