UMM AL-QURA UNIVERSITY Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160140299 | AUTO DIRECTOR FOR THE AMBULANCE AND EMERGENCY - An emergency response system includes at least one server with circuitry configured to receive an emergency report from an external device regarding injuries and location of at least one victim. A scope of the emergency is determined based on the emergency report that describes a location of the victim and the injuries of the victim. The circuitry outputs instructions to the external device related to providing first aid based on the injuries of the victim. At least one emergency response team is assigned to respond to the emergency, and information related to one or more incoming patients is output to a medical facility. | 05-19-2016 |
20160136226 | METHOD AND A COMPOSITION HAVING PROPHYLACTIC ACTIVITY AGAINST VENOMS AND TOXINS - A composition to be administered to a patient to prevent harmful effects of biological venom or chemical toxin is described. The composition includes the use of the date palm, | 05-19-2016 |
20160136057 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING FOOD INTAKE - A controlled food intake system includes an apparatus having an inlet tube configured to connect to a lower esophageal stoma, a flow controller, and at least one container configured to detachably attach to the inlet tube and to administer nutrition liquids to a patient at a flow rate based on a position of the flow controller. The apparatus also includes an outlet tube configured to connect to an upper esophageal stoma and a waste container that detachably attaches to the outlet tube. Processing circuitry of the apparatus is configured to control the flow controller to control the flow rate of the nutrition liquids being administered to the patient based on prescribed nutrition intake order. The controlled food intake system also includes at least one server configured to generate reports based on the nutrition liquids administered to the patient and substance consumed by the patient. | 05-19-2016 |
20160134417 | METHOD FOR EFFICIENTLY PROTECTING ELLIPTIC CURVE CRYPTOGRAPHY AGAINST SIMPLE POWER ANALYSIS ATTACKS - A method and device for protecting elliptic curve cryptography against simple power attacks is disclosed. The method is based on a processor such as a computer equipped to encrypt and decrypt communications and selecting and entering a point P on an elliptic curve in the computer. The processor provides k copies of the point P (kP). The processor is used to divide a string of Ks into two equal length partitions that are scanned from right to left and performing point doubling operation and delay the point addition operation by storing the some doubled points in a buffer for later performing of addition operation. | 05-12-2016 |
20160133152 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COACH DECISION SUPPORT - A coach decision support method including collecting sensor data associated with an athlete at a data logger circuitry; wherein sensor data is generated by at least one sensor placed on the athlete; pre-processing the sensor data at the data logger circuitry and filtering sensor noise from the collected sensor data; extracting at least one feature of the collected sensor data; classifying the at least one extracted feature into at least one physical activity; transmitting the physical activity classification to a data analysis module; generating a detailed report of the physical activity analyzing the athlete's performance within a sporting arena; and generating at least one coach decision recommendation based at least in part on the generated detailed report. | 05-12-2016 |
20160125645 | GRADING AND MONITORING OF A GEOGRAPHICAL REGION - A grading and monitoring system that evaluates a quality of index of a neighborhood via satellite images in described. The system utilizes a fuzzy-logic rule based technique in determining the quality of the neighborhood. The crisp input parameters that define the characteristics of a neighborhood are first fuzzified and based on a set of rules that are obtained from an experts knowledge, an output fuzzy set of type-2 is obtained. Further, the output fuzzy set is aggregated and type-reduced to obtain an output crisp value corresponding to the neighborhoods quality. The system also monitors changes in the neighborhood quality in predetermined time intervals. | 05-05-2016 |
20160125297 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SOLVING SPATIOTEMPORAL-BASED PROBLEMS - A system for adaptive intelligent decision making includes circuitry that receives a spatiotemporal problem that includes at least one of a spatial dimension and a temporal dimension. Problem data is assigned to a relative problem space that affects decisions to the spatiotemporal problem. Weighting factors are assigned to the problem data that indicate an effect of the problem data on the decisions to the spatiotemporal problem in order to control relationships between the problem data in the relative problem space. Decisions are determined to the spatiotemporal problem based on decisions between the problem data. Feedback is provided that is related to the decisions and an associated decision confidence factor. | 05-05-2016 |
20160125031 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RETRIEVING AND ORGANIZING PHYSICAL ADDRESSES - A method and apparatus for retrieving and organizing geographical address information. Each physical address is assigned a unique code including symbols and alphanumeric characters. This unique code is the electronic address assigned to each physical address. Certain of the electronic addresses and the corresponding physical addresses are assigned aliases. The electronic addresses are assigned on a semi-permanent basis (i.e., the electronic addresses are not changed unless there is change to the physical location); whereas the aliases can be freely changed and reassigned among the electronic addresses. | 05-05-2016 |
20160123224 | SPRING LOADED PISTONS - Embodiments include a spring loaded piston in an internal combustion engine. In certain embodiments, the internal combustion engine may include a two stroke, one cylinder piston engine having first springs connecting between a piston and a cylinder head and second springs connecting between the piston and the base of the piston cylinder. The first springs are relatively compressed when the crankshaft is at top dead center while the second springs are relatively relaxed when the crankshaft is at top dead center and vice versa at when the crankshaft is at bottom dead center. During the power/intake stroke, some of the fuel's energy is delivered to the crankshaft and some is used to compress the second springs. The stored energy in the second springs is delivered to the crankshaft during the exhaust/compression stroke while the second springs return to their relatively relaxed condition and vice versa for the first springs. | 05-05-2016 |
20160122338 | NOVEL PHOTOCHROMIC TETRAHYDROINDOLIZINES - Photochromic tetrahydroindolizines (THIs) bearing dihydroisoquinoline derivatives as heterocyclic bases and central fluorene groups have been synthesized via different chemical and photochemical pathways. Three alternative pathways for the synthesis of the target photochromic THI-based pyridazinopyrrolo[1,2-b]isoquinolines via in situ trapping with hydrazine hydrate are also provided. High product yields are obtained using different Sonogashira-mediated coupling reactions provided herein. Low temperature multichannel UV-vis and flash photolysis techniques were used to detect the photochromic and kinetic properties of the synthesized system. | 05-05-2016 |
20160114767 | LIQUID DISPENSING APPARATUS - A liquid dispensing system includes a first container configured to house a first liquid, a plurality of nozzles, and a flow path connecting the first container to the plurality of nozzles. A second container configured to house a second liquid and having an electric valve mechanism which is disposed in the flow path downstream from the first container and upstream from the plurality of nozzles. A pump is in fluid communication with the first container and the plurality of nozzles and the pump is configured to force the first liquid and the second liquid through the flow path to be emitted by the plurality of spray nozzles. The liquid dispensing system further includes a controller that controls the electric valve mechanism and opens it to an open position to disperse the second liquid from the second container into the flow path upon an receiving a signal from a user. | 04-28-2016 |
20160096513 | DRIVE SHAFT MOUNTED EMERGENCY BRAKE - An emergency braking system for a vehicle, said system being independent of the primary service braking system for the vehicle, wherein the system includes a first cone-shaped copper brake member mounted coaxially on the vehicle drive shaft for limited axial movement but is prevented from rotation by cooperation with a housing fixed to the vehicle chassis, and a second cone-shaped copper brake member fixed coaxially on the drive shaft for rotation with the drive shaft and telescopically received in the first brake member. A cable extends from the first brake member to the cabin of the vehicle so that the driver can move the first brake member axially into contact with the second brake member to slow or stop the vehicle. The first brake member is normally biased out of contact with the second brake member. | 04-07-2016 |
20160096073 | GAME-BASED METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PHYSICAL REHABILITATION - A game-based method for physical rehabilitation that includes authenticating a user with authentication information input through a communication interface, identifying therapeutic movements by referencing a look-up table stored in a memory, the therapeutic movements being prescribed for the user or associated with a diagnosis of a predetermined physical condition, obtaining a user rehabilitation status stored in the memory, generating a game based on the therapeutic movements and the user status wherein the game includes controlling browsing of a map by detecting the therapeutic movements performed by the user, providing the game to the user, receiving a data stream from a motion-sensing device that monitors an actual movement of the user in correspondence to the therapeutic movements, analyzing the data stream to calculate information metrics that are associated with the correspondence of the actual movements to the therapeutic movements, and updating the user rehabilitation status based on the information metrics. | 04-07-2016 |
20160096072 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING, TRACKING, AND VISUALIZING JOINT THERAPY DATA - A user rehabilitation system and method that includes authenticating a user with authentication information input, determining a therapy identification, providing a display of a therapeutic sequence of exercises wherein the therapeutic sequence of exercises includes a plurality of primitive motions, receiving a data stream from a motion-sensing device, analyzing the data stream and comparing the data stream to corresponding therapeutic exercises to identify a mistake when a comparison result is below a first threshold, updating a mistake counter when the comparing identifies that the user failed to perform a therapeutic exercise adequately, updating an alert counter when the mistake counter is above a second threshold, sending a first alert message to a medical professional when the mistake counter is greater than a third threshold, sending a second alert message to a caregiver when the alert counter is greater than an alert threshold, and recording an evaluation result. | 04-07-2016 |
20160095486 | VACUUM CLEANER HEAD INCLUDING INSUFFLATION AND PULLING FANS - Embodiments include a vacuum head portion and a combined suction and blowing mechanism configured to agitate and remove debris. A set of powered fans provide an external pressured air source to provide pressured air for the blowing mechanism. The vacuum head portion may include blowing and suction nozzles arranged with the blowing nozzles flanking the suction nozzles. The set of powered fans may be driven an electric motor or via air turbines disposed in an air stream of the suction nozzles. The blowing nozzles may be in parallel rows adjacent to the suction nozzles. The blowing mechanism may be operated to act as a suction device by reversing the rotational direction of the set of powered fans via a switching mechanism to create a negative pressure or suction to assist the suction nozzles. The vacuum head portion may be formed as a removable detachment to the vacuum cleaner. | 04-07-2016 |
20160093020 | METHOD OF PROCURING INTEGRATING AND SHARING SELF PORTRAITS FOR A SOCIAL NETWORK - An apparatus and method for combining contributed images from a plurality of imaging devices on a network to create a combined image, such as a group selfie. A group-selfie request is initiated inviting selected network users to contribute images. After receiving the contributed images, sub-images are selected from the contributed images and arranged within a combined image. The border around each sub-image is then blended into the combined image. The sub-images can also be filtered and modified to harmonize with the combined image. Further, each sub-image from the respective contributed image can be assigned to a predefined partition of the combined image, and the sub-images can be continuously updated from the respective contributing network users to provide a real-time combined image. | 03-31-2016 |
20160092707 | SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TRACKING PRAYER - A beaded prayer system includes a beaded prayer device, which includes a plurality of beads connected by at least one wire that passes through a center of the plurality of beads. The beaded prayer device also includes a power source and processing circuitry that can detect contact between two or more adjacent beads, store bead contact data in memory, and transmit the bead contact data to one of a plurality of RFID readers. The beaded prayer system also includes at least one server that receives the bead contact data from one of the plurality of RFID readers, processes the bead contact data to perform pattern extraction, and outputs usage patterns and/or statistics based on the pattern extraction. | 03-31-2016 |
20160092655 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VOLUNTARY REPORTING - A voluntary reporting apparatus performs report generation and includes a check-in interface to receive patient identification information. The voluntary reporting apparatus determines whether a patient is taking a medication under study and receives side effects experienced by the patient related to the medication under study. The severity levels of the side effects are compared to severity level thresholds, and reports are generated that include the side effects and severity levels experienced by the patient related to the medication under study. | 03-31-2016 |
20160091617 | PHOTON DETECTION APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODOLOGY TO ENABLE HIGH SPEED OPERATION - A photon detection apparatus that includes a photon detector configured to detect single photons. The apparatus includes: a time-to-voltage converter circuit generating a signal proportional to the time interval the photon detector exceeds a reference threshold. Thus, it is the length of time the photon detector exceeds the threshold rather than integrated signal from the photon detector that indicates whether a photon is detected. A second threshold test then discriminates detection events based on the output signal from the time-to-voltage converter. | 03-31-2016 |
20160089973 | VEHICLE BODY PROTECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING - Embodiments include a method and apparatus for preventing damage to the paintwork of vehicles caused by spillage of fluids or fuel when refueling. The method includes installing the apparatus into a fuel tank inlet of a vehicle and extending the apparatus from the fuel tank inlet. The apparatus includes a container configured to capture any spillage via a funneling trough extending from the fuel tank inlet to the container. The method further includes raising the apparatus above the fuel tank inlet to return the captured spillage to the fuel tank inlet via the trough. The method also includes retracting and inserting the apparatus into the fuel tank inlet ready for reuse during the next refueling of the vehicle. | 03-31-2016 |
20160089411 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR TREATING SYMPTOMS OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE - Disclosed herein is a nutraceutical composition comprising dried | 03-31-2016 |
20160089409 | A METHOD AND COMPOSITION USING PARSLEY (PETROSELINUM CRISPUM) AS A NATURAL REMEDY FOR DIABETES MELLITUS - A homogenate to be administered to a patient to inhibit and reduce increased glucose level in the blood and stimulate insulin secretion. The homogenate includes the use of different components, mainly the herb | 03-31-2016 |
20160080892 | TRACKING AND COMMUNICATING WITH SHORT-RANGE COMMUNICATION DEVICES - First communication circuitry of a first device is made discoverable by a second device via a short-range wireless protocol. A device name for the first communication circuitry is set to a user identifier that is specific to a user of the first device. The second device discovers the first device and the user identifier is transmitted to the second device. A response message can also be included with the user identifier and can be appended to the user identifier. The second device stores the user identifier, and the response message if included, in a log to record a presence of the user of the first device within a range between the first and second devices of the short-range wireless protocol. | 03-17-2016 |
20160078758 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF CROWD AND TRAFFIC DATA USING DEVICE MONITORING - A first mobile monitoring system includes one or more mobile monitoring devices, a network, a server and a storage memory. The server is implemented to analyze the collected signals and the traffic information to identify at least one traffic flow according to travel routes of the one or more wireless devices; determine whether the identified at least one traffic flow exceeds an updating threshold based on the collected signals; derive at the server when the traffic flow exceeds the updating threshold, an updating priority indicating an order in which the traffic flows are processed based on the collected signals; and update a dynamic traffic transportation plan map based on the at least one traffic flow, the updating threshold and the updating priority. | 03-17-2016 |
20160078756 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF CROWD AND TRAFFIC DATA USING DEVICE MONITORING - A first mobile monitoring system includes one or more mobile monitoring devices, a network, a server and a storage memory. The server is implemented to analyze the collected signals and the traffic information to identify at least one traffic flow according to travel routes of the one or more wireless devices; determine whether the identified at least one traffic flow exceeds an updating threshold based on the collected signals; derive at the server when the traffic flow exceeds the updating threshold, an updating priority indicating an order in which the traffic flows are processed based on the collected signals; and update a dynamic traffic transportation plan map based on the at least one traffic flow, the updating threshold and the updating priority. | 03-17-2016 |
20160078738 | A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING PEOPLE - The present invention relates to receiving information of detected wireless electronic tags, comparing the received information to information stored in the server, and updating the information stored in the server based on the received information. Further, the invention relates to receiving a request regarding location information of an electronic wireless tag, determining whether identification information regarding the electronic wireless tag is available, and transmitting the identification information regarding the electronic wireless tag in response to the request regarding location information after determining that the identification information is available. | 03-17-2016 |
20160078516 | WASUL TRANSPORT APPLICATION - A system for peer-to-peer (P2P) transport accommodation including an application server configured to communicate with at least two user mobile location based service applications, the application server configured to provide user access for administration, registration, edit and settings, view and retrieval of transactional records, a user mobile land based service application that runs on a user mobile device and configured to communicate with the application serve and enable the at least two users to communicate directly with one another, wherein the user mobile land based service application is further configured to register a user and allow a user to login in a service provider mode, service requester mode or both, service provider and service requester modes. | 03-17-2016 |
20160074453 | A METHOD AND COMPOSITION USING MYRRH, DILL AND PEEL OF POMEGRANATE AS A NATURAL REMEDY FOR CHRONIC WOUNDS - A method of making a homogenized powder comprising | 03-17-2016 |
20160074135 | ADJUSTABLE DENTAL HAND INSTRUMENT - A dental instrument and a dental kit comprising multiple dental instruments are disclosed for use in dental examination, extraction and reconstruction procedures. Each dental instrument is composed of three detachable components: the handle, the arm and the head. These components are connected to one another during assembly through magnetized hexagonal projections and hollows of 0.5-1.0 cm in length or depth to provide fast and sturdy connections between the components. Multiple versions of the arm and the head are provided to enable different angulations, different combinations of angulations, different configurations and sizes of a single type of dental instrument, different types of dental instruments to be assembled during the dental treatment procedure. Embodiments disclosed herein help to create a neat and orderly working environment for the dental professional wherein the multiple tools required for a procedure are provided in a compact kit. | 03-17-2016 |
20160072900 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE GENERATION OF CONTEXT AWARE SERVICES BASED ON CROWD SOURCING - A context aware service generation method and system that stores a list of events, stores one or more dates and times each corresponding to an event, receives user data indicating a state of the user, determines whether a current date and time corresponds with a date and time stored in the memory, determines an event in response to determining that the current date and time corresponds with the date and time, determines a user context based on the user data, and generates a subset of services based on the user context and the event. The method uses crowd sourcing technique to generate services to the users. | 03-10-2016 |
20160072622 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SCALAR MULTIPLICATION SECURE AGAINST DIFFERENTIAL POWER ATTACKS - A method of scalar multiplication to obtain the scalar product between a key and a point on an elliptic curve, wherein the secret is m bits long. In selected embodiments, the first step is to partition the secret into two partitions each with m/2 bits. Point-doubling operations are performed on the point and stored into three buffers. Point additions are performed at randomized time intervals thereby preventing the method from being susceptible to differential power analysis attacks. | 03-10-2016 |
20160043335 | TRANSPARENT OLED ARCHITECTURAL PARTITION AND METHOD - An intelligent architectural display dividing system includes a foldable, retractable partition including a flexible TOLED display screen, which is used when deployed in an interior space. A controllable motor is used to controllably retract and deploy the transitory side of the foldable, retractable partition to change between a folded state and a taut state. A sensor generates a control signal for actuating the motor in response to detecting at least one of a user gesture and reception of a remote control signal. A processor includes circuitry used to respond to the control signal by actuating the motor to automatically retract or deploy the foldable, retractable partition and display a predetermined image from an image source on the flexible TOLED display screen when the foldable, retractable partition is deployed. | 02-11-2016 |
20160034036 | OLED MULTI-USE INTELLIGENT CURTAIN AND METHOD - An intelligent architectural curtain system includes a foldable, retractable curtain which has two fabric portions separated by a flexible OLED display screen portion, which is used when deployed against the wall of an interior space. A controllable motor is used to controllably retract and deploy the foldable, retractable curtain to change between a folded state and a taut state. A sensor generates a control signal for actuating the motor in response to detecting at least one of a user gesture and reception of a remote control signal. A processor includes circuitry used to respond to the control signal by actuating the motor to automatically retract or deploy the foldable, retractable curtain and display a predetermined image from an image source on the flexible OLED display screen when the foldable, retractable curtain is deployed. | 02-04-2016 |
20160005054 | DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - A system, method, and computer program product are described that implement an analysis system that provides a quantitative basis for redirecting research projects, marketing efforts, and innovation initiatives. A computer implemented decision tool and method is described with a graphics user interface that provides a visual dashboard of fused research/innovation/market activities for observing imbalance in professional activities. The system provides graphical analysis to recommend management oversight adjustments of funding initiatives to provide a greatest return on investment. | 01-07-2016 |
20150345073 | AUTOMATIC IRONING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An automatic ironing system and method comprise a volumetric enclosure configured to receive an article to be steamed, and a base configured to support, power, and provide steamed water to the volumetric enclosure. The system also comprises a rotary engine configured to rotate the article when activated, and at least one steam nozzle configured to direct steam towards the article. The system also comprises a receptacle configured to receive condensed steam from the volumetric enclosure and to recirculate the condensed steam for re-use, and a controller configured to monitor one or more variables of the automatic ironing system and adjust parameters according to instructions. | 12-03-2015 |
20150336546 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE TO SENSE ROADBLOCK - A system and a method detect a presence of a roadblock and perform an evaluation of a vehicle's approach to a roadblock located at a flat road surface, or an upslope road surface or a downslope road surface. A roadblock sensor system includes a transmitter, a receiver and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry includes a road surface slope information detector, a roadblock information detector, a road surface and roadblock information calculator, a decision processor, a vehicle speed controller, a vehicle navigation controller and an impact reduction controller. | 11-26-2015 |
20150332580 | EMERGENCY DETECTION AND ALERT DEVICE AND SYSTEM UTILIZING A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A wireless emergency detection and alert system includes a primary wireless emergency communication device having an emergency detection and alert application to determine the presence of an emergency condition, based on information received indicating an emergency condition from a sensor associated with the primary wireless emergency communication device, and to execute at least one of a visual or sensual alarm of the at least one detected emergency condition by the primary wireless emergency communication device and to wirelessly transmit an alert signal and an alert message of the detected emergency condition to at least one secondary communication device, the alert message including at least to one of an SMS message, a text type message or a voicemail. The primary wireless emergency communication device also generates an audible alert, a visual alert, or a tactile alert, an alert message or combination thereof, in response to the detection of an emergency condition. | 11-19-2015 |
20150327794 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AND VISUALIZING LIVE KINETIC AND KINEMATIC DATA FOR THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM - A system and method using a single 3D motion sensing Microsoft Kinect for Windows augmented with computer vision algorithms for detecting, recognizing and tracking the movement of different joints of the body of a subject and deducing kinetic and kinematic data from those movements. The method requires only a single motion sensing device and is non-invasive as the subject does not need to wear any external devices on the body. The proposed method incorporates Second Life serious game environment where the patient, the therapist and other members of the community of interest can log-in any time and see all the subject's movements performed by an avatar in Second Life, thereby making the invention particularly useful for disabled hemiplegic children. | 11-19-2015 |
20150314195 | TACTILE FEEDBACK GLOVES - The tactile feedback glove incorporates a plurality of pin actuators disposed inside the glove. Actuator pins point towards bottom surfaces of a user's hand inside the glove. A plurality of pivotally attached joint members is disposed inside the glove. The joint members are arranged proximately above top surfaces of a user's hand inside the glove. The pin actuators have a rectangular actuator body with bores sunk through a parallelepiped actuator body surface and arranged in a row-by-column matrix formation of solenoid cores in the bores. The pins slide up and down inside sleeves extending from the solenoid cores. The extent of each pin outside its respective bore is responsive to current flow in the solenoid core. The joint members are arranged above a user's intermediate, proximal, and distal phalanges. Motor control of the joint members determines the angular displacement of the joints directing and limiting hand motion inside the glove. | 11-05-2015 |
20150297298 | CONTAINER FOR THE SAFE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF USED MEDICAL SHARPS - A container into which used sharps can be deposited immediately following their use and carried to a second container into which the used sharps can be dumped for subsequent disposal without having to directly handle the sharps following their use. A top wall is normally latched closed and is opened to deposit used sharps into the container. A normally closed end wall is opened so that the used sharps can be dumped from the container. The container has a pistol-type grip for carrying it, and in a first embodiment a rearwardly biased pusher is slidably mounted in the container and moved forwardly by depressing a trigger on the grip. In a second embodiment, the pusher is biased forwardly and is latched in a rearward position. The trigger is connected with the latch to release it so the pusher can move forwardly. | 10-22-2015 |
20150272313 | LIQUID-DISPENSING HAIR BRUSH - The liquid-dispensing hair brush includes various embodiments, each having an internal reservoir for a hair grooming liquid. The liquid (oil, tonic, gel, etc.) is released from the reservoir to pass through passages in the teeth or bristles of the brush, for application to the hair and scalp simultaneously with the brushing of the hair. Certain embodiments have controls upon the handles, for releasing and/or pressurizing the contents of the reservoir to flow from the reservoir and out through the teeth and/or bristles. Another embodiment includes a pneumatic bulb for applying air pressure to the reservoir. Yet another embodiment includes an internal plate with a series of stops extending therefrom, the stops corresponding to the internal pores of each of the teeth or bristles. A handle extends from the plate through the back of the brush for control of the flow of liquid from the reservoir. | 10-01-2015 |
20150267552 | VEHICLE WIND TURBINE SYSTEM - The vehicle wind turbine system includes at least one wheel, the at least one wheel having at least one fan blade adapted to generate airflow from the rotation of the at least one wheel, at least one turbine blade coupled to a corresponding shaft, the at least one turbine blade receiving the generated airflow from the at least one fan blade to rotate the at least one turbine blade, the rotation of the at least one turbine blade rotating the corresponding shaft to generate mechanical energy, and at least one electrical generator respectively in communication with the corresponding shaft, the at least one electrical generator to generate electrical power from the mechanical energy generated by the rotation of the corresponding at least one turbine blade, the generated mechanical energy driving the at least one electrical generator to generate the electrical power for use by a vehicle or to be stored. | 09-24-2015 |
20150266750 | SOLAR-POWERED DESALINATION SYSTEM - The solar-powered desalination system includes a double-walled tank, the inner and outer walls defining a condensation chamber therebetween. The lower portion of the tank provides a thermally insulated storage volume for saltwater, and the upper portion forms an evaporation chamber. Warm saltwater is sprayed upward into the evaporation chamber so that the resulting water vapor passes to the top of the tank and down between the two walls, where it condenses. Condensate is drained off by an outlet at the bottom of the condensation chamber between the two tank walls. A solar collector warms the saltwater before it enters the lower part of the tank. No energy is required, as the water circulates due to a thermosiphon effect. The only energy required is to operate the pump for the internal spray system. Optionally, a heating element may be installed in the bottom of the tank. | 09-24-2015 |
20150266579 | AUXILIARY STORAGE COMPARTMENT FOR AIRLINE PASSENGER CABINS - The auxiliary storage compartment for airline passenger cabins is installed between conventional overhead baggage bins in an airline passenger aircraft. The compartment has a slide-up door that forms the floor and one wall of the compartment when the door is closed. When the door is raised, any article(s) therein automatically deploy and fall from the compartment due to gravity. The compartment may contain a fire retardant blanket, first aid kit, or other article(s). The door is lifted automatically by a motor that draws a tensile cable upward upon demand, the distal end of the cable being attached to the upper portion of the door. Detection of a passenger cabin fire or smoke triggers an audible alarm, with a sensor receiving the audible signal to actuate the motor and draw the door upward. The door may be lifted manually by a recessed handle in the lower outer portion of the door. | 09-24-2015 |
20150266189 | LIQUID-DISPENSING RAZOR - The liquid-dispensing razor provides liquid flow from a plurality of small pores or orifices immediately below the blade(s), to moisturize the beard at all times during shaving. The liquid is provided from a remote source (water tap or portable container) through a hose or line connected to the razor handle. The liquid flows through a passage through the handle, to the razor head, where it flows from the pores adjacent to the blade(s). The razor may include a control valve in the handle, or a remotely located foot-actuated valve may be provided in the water hose or line. A hand- or foot-actuated pump may be provided to create pneumatic pressure in the portable liquid container to force the liquid up through the line. The razor head may be removed to fill the hollow handle with shaving lather or gel, the liquid flow entraining the lather or gel for shaving. | 09-24-2015 |
20150265044 | LIQUID-DISPENSING SHAVING BRUSH - The liquid-dispensing shaving brush includes a number of embodiments that provide for dispensing water from the head of the brush and through the fibers or bristles of the brush. Some embodiments provide for connection to a water tap, and a hand control on the brush or a remote foot control providing for control of water flow. Other embodiments provide a portable container for water, permitting use when a source of running water is not available. The portable container may be pressurized, and flow may be controlled either by the hand-operated valve on the brush handle, or by a remote foot control. Still other embodiments are self-contained, with a liquid supply contained within the handle. All embodiments may include a hollow brush handle volume for containment of liquefied shaving soap or cream therein, and an openable brush head or cap providing access for refilling the brush handle volume as needed. | 09-24-2015 |
20150265025 | LIQUID-DISPENSING COMB - The liquid-dispensing comb includes a liquid reservoir in the handle and/or spine thereof, with the teeth of the comb being hollow to allow liquid to flow from the reservoir into the teeth. Outlets are provided along the sides of the teeth rather than at their distal tips, to distribute liquid to the hair strands as the comb is passed therethrough, rather than to the scalp of the person using the comb. Various embodiments include pneumatic devices for pressurizing the reservoirs of the combs, thus forcing liquid to flow from the outlets along the sides of the teeth. Another embodiment includes an internal plate with a series of stops thereon, the stops fitting into corresponding passages at the bases of the teeth. A handle extends from the spine of the comb, enabling the user to manipulate the internal plate to control flow from the reservoir and into the teeth. | 09-24-2015 |
20150254943 | MULTISENSOR SYSTEM FOR THE BLIND - The multisensor system for the blind includes a cane, a boot, a headband, and a central control device. The cane, the boot, and the headband may each include one or more sensors to detect obstructions in the path of the user. Each sensor may be configured to detect obstructions at a level corresponding generally to an elevation at which it is carried on the user. Once an obstruction is detected, the sensors may transmit signals to the central control device. The central control device may process the signals and activate an appropriate auditory device to alert the user of the presence and/or distance of the obstruction. | 09-10-2015 |
20150238935 | METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING SILVER NANOPARTICLES ON TiO2 USING HYBRID POLYMERS | 08-27-2015 |
20150233638 | CLOTHES DRYING RACK - The clothes drying rack has a generally horizontal rectangular frame with a series of intermediate lateral members and support legs. The various elements are formed of hollow pipe or tube, with most being perforated. Additional perforated tubular members depend from the lateral members. A portable fluid supply unit is remotely situated from the frame and connected to a non-perforated leg of the frame by a suitable duct, with the fluid supply unit having a fan therein to provide air to the tubular frame to flow from the perforated tubes, thereby circulating through clothing suspended on the frame. The fluid supply unit may also include a water dispenser and a heating element therefor, to produce steam to reduce wrinkling of the clothing. A fragrance tank and dispenser may also be included with the fluid supply unit, to dispense a pleasant fragrance through the frame and to the clothing suspended thereon. | 08-20-2015 |
20150231637 | COMPOSTABLE WASTE PROCESSING APPARATUS - The compostable waste processing apparatus includes a pulverizing device and a shredding device in separate compartments within a housing. The pulverizing device and the shredding device may be driven by at least one electronic motor. The electronic motor may be powered by one or more batteries that are charged by a photovoltaic panel of the housing. The compostable waste processing apparatus has a simple and efficient structure to facilitate use by a wide range of end-users, including households. | 08-20-2015 |
20150198072 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REDUCING AIR POLLUTION FROM EXHAUST - An apparatus for reducing air pollution includes a piping system, at least one compressor fan, a cooling system, and a tank having at least one first filter and at least one second filter separated by at least one intermediary member. The piping system is coupled to a cooling system adapted to saturate the exhaust with water. The exhaust and contaminated water flow downward into the tank containing at least one first filter and at least one second filter separated by at least one intermediary member where the exhaust and the contaminated water are filtered. The cleaned water is recirculated through the cooling system, and the exhaust is filtered a second time through the at least one second filter, the at least one intermediary member, and the at least one first filter prior to release into the atmosphere. A method for reducing air pollution from exhaust is also provided. | 07-16-2015 |
20150142369 | PREDICTION OF CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO OF SUBBASE LAYER USING MULTIPLE LINEAR REGRESSION MODEL - A method for predicting the California Bearing Ratio of a pavement subbase layer, wherein samples are collected from different regions of the subbase layer, the samples are tested to determine at least moisture content and density. Each sample is prepared at optimum moisture content and at different densities and tested to determine the California Bearing Ratio for each density and to obtain a dataset of variables. A multiple linear regression model is applied to selected variables from the dataset to relate the determined California Bearing Ratio value to the selected variables from the dataset to obtain a predicted value of the California Bearing Ratio of a subbase having comparable variables. | 05-21-2015 |
20150100694 | USE OF ITERATIVE LEARNING FOR RESOLVING SCALABILITY ISSUES OF BANDWIDTH BROKER - A centralized bandwidth broker (a special network server) functioning as a domain manager in an internet network having differentiated services architecture is responsible for receiving and replying to a large number of requests and for performing huge numbers of resource management tasks at the inter- and intra-domain level. Consequently, it can have scalability issues. According to the invention the bandwidth broker maintains an experience database in addition to information about other aspects of the network, and uses iterative learning for solving scalability issues by using information of previous good experiences to take future resource management decisions. Based on similarity with previous network and request conditions, the new decision can be taken without executing resource intensive algorithms. The database of experience is continuously updated for optimized iterative learning. Processing overhead is reduced, enabling a single bandwidth broker to manage big networks with large numbers of users. | 04-09-2015 |
20150096620 | OIL-LESS PUMP SAMPLING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An oil-less pump sampling system for portable environmental testing. The system includes an oil-less pump that generates a suctioning force, an external hose carrying the suction from the pump and in fluid communication with a control value and a collection container. The control valve is fluidly connected to the external hose to regulate the flow of suction, and the collection container is fluidly connected to the external hose for suctioning a sample from the surrounding environment. The internal assembly of the pump includes an electromagnetic coil generating an electromagnetic force to move a plurality of magnets. The magnets oscillate to move a plurality of lever arms which move a plurality of diaphragms to create the suction force from a valve block. A plurality of internal hoses stems from the valve block and joined at a connector to carry the suctioning force to the external hose. | 04-09-2015 |
20140339079 | IONOPHORE AND POLYMER MEMBRANE SELECTIVE FOR ALUMINUM (III) ION - The ionophore and polymer membrane selective for aluminum (III) ion provide an ionophore that is selective for aluminum (III) ion [Al | 11-20-2014 |
20140303929 | METHOD TO OBTAIN ACCURATE VERTICAL COMPONENT ESTIMATES IN 3D POSITIONING - The method to obtain accurate vertical component estimates in 3D positioning provides a closed-form least-squares solution based on time-difference of arrival (TDOA) measurements for the three-dimensional source location problem. The method provides an extension of an existing closed-form algorithm. The method utilizes the full set of the available TDOA measurements to increase the number of nuisance parameters. These nuisance parameters are range estimates from the source to the sensors, which the method uses for delivering accurate estimates of the vertical component of the source's location, even when quasi-coplanar sensors are employed. | 10-09-2014 |
20140301427 | DIFFERENTIAL ULTRA-WIDEBAND INDOOR POSITIONING METHOD - The differential ultra-wideband indoor positioning method provides differential positioning to increase the accuracy of ultra-wideband (UWB) based indoor position estimation. Knowledge about common errors can be learned by employment of a reference source, where the difference between its known and estimated position (differential operation in solution domain), or the difference between the known and measured ranges (differential operation in measurement domain), provides invaluable information to be utilized in reducing errors in estimating the position of the target source. Differential operation accuracy reaches far beyond the accuracy of the non-differential setting. | 10-09-2014 |
20140245679 | CUT STONE CONSTRUCTION AND MASONRY METHOD - The cut stone construction and masonry method is a wall construction technique using the Flemish bond pattern and utilizing natural stone cut in blocks. The technique employs only vertically oriented semi-dry mortar layers between the stones. No horizontal mortar layers are used in the construction, except at the foundation level. Use is made of the dry-stacking, horizontal surface bonding techniques developed by the ancient Egyptians. | 09-04-2014 |
20140242196 | METHOD OF TREATING VENOMOUS BITES - The method of treating venomous bites, such as those from snakes and scorpions, involves treatment by the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of an aqueous extract of the fruit of | 08-28-2014 |
20140238839 | DESALINATION SYSTEM - The solar, water desalination system includes a desalination chamber where fine water droplets are injected upward by an air atomizer towards an air-cooled condenser. Hot saline water is ejected vertically upward to double the contact time between the droplets and the surrounding air. The air is preheated by solar energy in parallel with an auxiliary heater to prevent lowering of the droplet temperature. Pumped air functions as a condensation media and to pull the salt water into the atomizer. This arrangement improves the heat and mass transfer inside the desalination chamber. | 08-28-2014 |
20140236552 | ENVIRONMENTAL TEST CHAMBER FOR WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS - The environmental test chamber for wireless sensor networks includes a structural enclosure having peripheral walls. A dynamic topology builder is a hanging mechanism disposed in a ceiling portion of the structure and is used to suspend the wireless devices below the ceiling portion via a cable. A weather conditioning machine simulating environmental conditions is disposed in at least one of peripheral walls. A controller sends commands to control the suspension height of the wireless units and to control environmental parameters of the weather conditioning machine. This allows the test chamber to test the communication and networking aspects of the wireless sensor network devices in different environmental conditions, such as sand storms and different temperatures, and humidity levels, within a 3-D topology specified by the controller. | 08-21-2014 |
20140193782 | COLOR EDUCATION SYSTEM FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED - The color education system for the visually impaired is a battery-powered device including a console having a plurality of color identification modules mounted on the top platform, each of the rectangular members being formed of a unique color and having a corresponding touchpad sensor mounted thereon. The touchpad sensor has a Braille inscription mounted thereon spelling the color of the rectangular member in Braille. The touchpad sensors are connected to a processor that identifies which touchpad has been touched by a user. A voice synthesizer connected to the processor is programmed to announce the color associated with the touchpad touched by the user. A speaker or headset is connected to the audio output of the voice synthesizer, thus allowing the user to hear the announced color. Each rectangular member also has a well defined therein, and a vial containing a pigment dye of the corresponding color disposed in the well. | 07-10-2014 |
20140193307 | CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR CONFINED AREAS - The catalytic converter for confined areas is installed with a vehicular tunnel, parking garage, or other confined area subject to motor vehicle operation therein. The converter catalyzes internal combustion engine exhaust by-products by selective catalytic reduction. The heat required for the catalytic reaction is provided by an electric heater installed with the converter, the converter being thermally insulated to retain the heat. The carbon dioxide and water vapor resulting from the catalytic reactions are gathered by the same fan or pump and the water vapor condensed to liquid form, and distributed to vegetation external to and adjacent to the tunnel or enclosure. | 07-10-2014 |
20140190201 | COOLING RECEPTACLE FOR VACCINE BOTTLES - The cooling receptacle for vaccine bottles has a lower portion and an upper portion removably attached to the lower portion. The lower portion has a lower wall, a first annular sidewall and an open upper end. The lower wall and the first annular sidewall of the lower portion are each hollow. The open interior regions of the lower portion are in fluid communication with one another and are at least partially filled with a refreezable material. The upper portion has an open lower end, an upper end having a central opening formed therethrough and a second annular sidewall. The upper end and the second annular sidewall are each hollow. The open interior regions of the upper portion are in fluid communication with one another and are at least partially filled with the refreezable material. | 07-10-2014 |
20140177827 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURING SCALAR MULTIPLICATION AGAINST SIMPLE POWER ATTACKS - The system and method for securing scalar multiplication against simple power attacks (SPAs) delays required point additions in elliptic curve cryptosystem scalar multiplication. A buffer is used to store the points that will be added later until the buffer is full or the last bit of a multiplier k is inspected, Then, the stored points in the buffer are added to the accumulation point. The same procedure is repeated whenever the buffer is full again. This makes the power trace appears as a repeated sequence of consecutive point doubling followed by consecutive point additions. This makes it very difficult for an attacker to know the exact value of the inspected bit during the scalar multiplication process. | 06-26-2014 |
20140177824 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURING SCALAR MULTIPLICATION AGAINST DIFFERENTIAL POWER ATTACKS - The system and method for securing scalar multiplication against differential power attacks (DPAs) delays required point additions in elliptic curve cryptosystem scalar multiplication. A buffer is used to store the points that will be added later in a random manner. Then, a randomly selected one of the stored points in the buffer is added to the accumulation point, or several randomly selected points are added consecutively. This makes the power trace appear as a repeated sequence of consecutive point doubling followed by consecutive point additions, which makes it very difficult for an attacker to know the exact value of the inspected bit during the scalar multiplication process. | 06-26-2014 |
20140174952 | POTENTIOMETRIC DEVICE AND METHOD SELECTIVE FOR PIOGLITAZONE - The potentiometric device and method selective for pioglitazone relates to the detection of pioglitazone in urine, in other liquid biological samples, and in pharmaceutical preparations for quality control testing and the like, and particularly to the use of a potentiometric sensor for potentiometric detection and measurement of the concentration of pioglitazone. The potentiometric sensor includes a plasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) matrix membrane having an ionophore impregnated or embedded therein. The ionophore is an iodobismuth anion in which the iodobismuth anion forms a complex with pioglitazone. The polymer membrane is plasticized with either ortho-nitrophenyl octyl ether (NPOE) or dioctyl phthalate (DOP). | 06-26-2014 |
20140174116 | EVAPORATION COOLER AND PAD - The evaporative cooler and pad operates on the principle of cooling the air by evaporation of water passing through one or more evaporator pads in the cooler. The evaporation of water cools the air as it is drawn through the cooler by an internal fan. The pads of the evaporative cooler and pad are formed of luffa sponge fibers. The cooler may include a device for dispensing antimicrobial and/or antifungal agents into the water reservoir of the cooler. Alternatively, the pads may be pretreated with antimicrobial and/or antifungal agents. A cooling fan is provided in the interior of the cooler to blow cooled, humidified air over the surface of the water in the reservoir before the water is passed through the evaporator pads, thereby increasing the cooling efficiency of the system. | 06-26-2014 |
20140092545 | PORTABLE WORKSTATION - The portable workstation includes a portable housing and a plurality of office modules disposed therein. The office modules include a computer module, a scanner module, printer module and a projector module. The computer module is the main interface for operating the other modules. A plurality of fans are disposed at the rear of the housing to cool the interior of the housing by expelling heated air generated by the different modules during use. The fans and all the modules are connected to a single rechargeable battery module. The various modules contained in the housing provide the user with all the necessary tools to perform any task at any locale. | 04-03-2014 |
20140085087 | REMOTELY ACTUATED DOOR LOCK - A remotely actuated door lock is provided. The remotely actuated lock includes a transceiver for establishing telephone communication with a remote telephone and for receiving a transmitted identification code therefrom. The door lock includes a microprocessor, a programmable logic controller or the like for comparing the transmitted identification code with a stored identification code stored in memory associated with the processor or controller. The door lock further includes a lock bolt actuator in communication with a lock bolt for changing a state of the door lock. The lock bolt actuator is selectively actuated if the transmitted identification code matches the stored identification code. However, if the transmitted identification code does not match the stored identification code, then the transceiver transmits a first alert message to a user, alerting the user to possible unauthorized access. | 03-27-2014 |
20130276244 | TOPICAL DEPILATORY AND METHOD OF REMOVING HAIR - A topical depilatory made from the juice of a ripe fruit of the | 10-24-2013 |
20130227506 | TIMING VERIFICATION METHOD FOR DETERMINISTIC AND STOCHASTIC NETWORKS AND CIRCUITS - The timing verification method for deterministic and stochastic networks and circuits is a computerized method that includes a non-enumerative path length analysis algorithm for deterministic and stochastic directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) with applications to timing verification of circuits, the algorithm computing statistical measures of path lengths without storing and/or manipulating the paths in such networks. The timing verification method is able to compute deterministic or probabilistic costs assigned to edges, vertices, or both. | 08-29-2013 |
20130222118 | METHOD OF PREDICTING TAG DETECTION PROBABILITY FOR RFID FRAMED SLOTTED ALOHA ANTI-COLLISION PROTOCOLS - The method of predicting tag detection probability for RFID framed slotted ALOHA anti-collision protocols is uses recursive calculations to accurately estimate the probability of discovering RFID tags in a multiple rounds discovery system. First, the method estimates the probability of detecting a given number of tags in a single round. Then, using a probability map, the method estimates the probability of detecting the given number of tags in multiple rounds. The probabilities are used to adjust the number of slots in a frame and the number of interrogation rounds used by the RFID tag reader to minimize collisions and optimize tag reading time. | 08-29-2013 |
20130220347 | MEDICAL PROTECTIVE COVER - The medical protective cover includes a semi-ovoid shell configured to cover a wound or intravenous site. The shell is attached to a patient's limb or extremity by a pair of adhesive tabs extending from longitudinal ends of the shell and a plurality of adjustable straps extending laterally from the shell. A plurality of ventilation holes longitudinally extend along lateral edges of the shell to allow passage of air for keeping the covered area dry. Each longitudinal end of the shell includes a pair of tubing ports to facilitate mounting and passage IV infusion tubing to an IV catheter or cannula. The top of the shell also includes a selectively opened slot that permits passage of a needle for the administration or withdrawal of fluids through an access port of the catheter. | 08-29-2013 |
20130119622 | WHEELED PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION DEVICE POWERED BY WEIGHT OF THE USER - The wheeled personal transportation device includes a frame member having opposed front and rear ends having front and rear wheels rotatably mounted thereto. An air cushion has upper and lower ends, the lower end being supported by the frame member. A foot platform is mounted on the upper end of the air cushion, the foot platform being adapted for supporting a foot of a user. A pneumatic motor is mounted on the front end of the frame member and is in communication with the front wheel for selectively driving rotation thereof. The pneumatic motor is in fluid communication with the air cushion such that compression of the air cushion by the user's foot drives the pneumatic motor to drive rotation of the front wheel. A pneumatic brake is further in communication with the rear wheel for selective braking thereof. Alternatively, the front wheel may be powered mechanically by spring-biased gears. | 05-16-2013 |