01st week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 38 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160003709 | ENGINE RPM MONITORING METHOD USING MODE OF PRIORITY AND ENGINE RPM MONITORING CONTROLLER THEREFORE - An ERM method is provided that uses a mode of priority, when engine monitoring is performed during a key on. In addition, engine stall and RPM sudden increase are determined based on a revolution per minute (RPM) of an engine. A storage priority decision of a first D_RPM Data associated with the engine stall and a second D_RPM Data associated with the RPM sudden rise is performed and a prioritized one of the first D_RPM Data and the second D_RPM Data is stored as new data of an engine RPM monitoring data memory | 2016-01-07 |
20160003710 | DETECTION OF AIR-FUEL RATIO RICH-LEAN IMBALANCE USING AN OXYGEN SENSOR - A system and method for detecting air-fuel ratio rich-lean imbalance in an automotive engine cylinder is provided. The system and the method are configured to receive an oxygen sensor voltage of an oxygen sensor. They also include filtering the oxygen sensor voltage to create a filtered oxygen sensor voltage. An engine speed and load are determined, and an air-fuel ratio imbalance detection threshold is determined based on the engine speed and the engine load. A rich-lean imbalance status is determined, the rich-lean imbalance status being non-normal if any portion of the filtered oxygen sensor voltage exceeds the air-fuel ratio imbalance detection threshold, and the rich-lean imbalance status being normal if none of the filtered oxygen sensor voltage exceeds the air-fuel ratio imbalance detection threshold. An engine control unit having several control logics to execute similar steps is also provided. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003711 | TIRE UNIFORMITY IMPROVEMENT USING ESTIMATES BASED ON CONVOLUTION/DECONVOLUTION WITH MEASURED LATERAL FORCE VARIATION - Systems and methods for estimating a uniformity parameter of a tire are provided. For instance, convolution can be used to estimate radial force variation from one or more uniformity parameter measurements, including radial run out parameter measurements and lateral force variation measurements. Deconvolution can be used to estimate radial run out from one or more uniformity parameter measurements, including radial force variation parameter measurements and lateral force variation measurements. The estimated uniformity parameter can be estimated from the measured radial uniformity parameter using one or more models. The one or more models can represent an estimated radial uniformity parameter at a discrete measurement point as a weighted sum of the measured radial uniformity parameter at the discrete measurement point and one or more selected measurement points proximate the discrete measurement point. The measurement points can be selected based on the contact patch length of the tire. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003712 | Blood and Marrow Draw Processing Devices and Methods - Apparatus, systems and methods for processing a blood sample. One embodiment comprises an isolation container having at least one sidewall defining an interior volume. The interior volume includes a medial reservoir in fluid communication with proximal and distal reservoirs. The diameter of the medial reservoir is less than the diameter of the proximal and distal reservoirs. Therefore, the isolation container has an interior volume which is roughly hour-glass shaped with the medial reservoir being a substantially narrowed portion or channel between two wider portions. The isolation container is configured such that the buffy coat layer of fractionated blood will be located within and may be accessed from the reduced cross sectional medial reservoir after a centrifuge or other processing step. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003713 | Single-Platform Integrated Aquatic Species and Habitat Sampling System - Low or no disturbance sampling can be accomplished such as through a single-platform aquatic species and habitat sampling system with data integration and rapid processing capabilities that can address the need for sampling at variable depths over varied habitats, along with the simultaneous collection of linked physical and biological data. The platform may be based on a 24-36 foot boat, and may include a net mouth opener brace for an adjustable concentrator net and smaller drift net which may be attached to an adjustable sample chamber, perhaps containing variable mesh capture nets as well as cameras, water sampling equipment, and water quality sensors integrated with a fish finder, GPS, and other monitoring and data recording equipment. The depth of the net mouth opener brace and sample chamber may be adjustable using a depth control. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003714 | Sampling Point - An air sampling system for a low-temperature space is disclosed. The air sampling system includes an air sampling pipe for passing sampling air to an air sampling device, and a sampling conduit extending from the low-temperature space to outside the low-temperature space. The sampling conduit is connected to the sampling pipe. The sampling conduit is selectively accessible from outside the low-temperature space for removal of ice build-up within the sampling conduit. Also disclosed is a kit for an air sampling system. Also disclosed is a method, computing system, air-sampling device and air monitoring system that evaluates an air sampling network. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003715 | Novel Methods of Tissue Processing and Imaging - The present invention includes novel methods of processing a tissue sample. The present invention also includes novel methods of imaging a tissue sample. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003716 | Novel Methods of Tissue Processing and Imaging - The present invention includes novel methods of processing a tissue sample. The present invention also includes novel methods of imaging a tissue sample. The present invention further includes a specimen holding device for performing the novel methods of processing a tissue sample and a microscope system for performing the novel methods of imaging a tissue sample. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003717 | Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM) Extraction Device and Device Carrier, and Method for Post-LCM Fluid Processing - The present invention generally discloses an extraction system that provides a locale for fluid processing and extraction on a post-microcapture transfer film. The extraction system includes a transfer film carrier and an extraction device forming a reservoir. The extraction system selectively excludes regions of the transfer film from the reservoir to advantageously reduce contamination due to matter adhered to the transfer film by non-specific transfer. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003718 | AID FOR FILLING LIQUID, AND METHOD FOR FILLING LIQUID - A liquid filling aid that is placed on a plate-shaped member and defines a reaction chamber to be filled with a liquid, the aid includes a main body, a storage section that is formed in the main body and stores the liquid, a reaction section that is a recess formed at a bottom of the main body, a communication aperture for fluid communication between the storage section and the reaction section, and an air vent for communication between the reaction section and outside air, wherein the reaction section and an upper surface of the plate-shaped member define the reaction chamber and a liquid filling method including a step of placing the liquid filling aid on the plate-shaped member, and a step of discharging the liquid in an amount equal to or larger than the volume of the reaction chamber for supply to the storage section. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003719 | APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING OBJECT TO BE MEDICALLY EXAMINED BY BLOWING - An apparatus for providing an object to be medically examined by blowing is provided where air is blown into a container in which an object to be medically examined is stored, so as to make the uniform distribution state of the object to be medically examined from the inside of the container, thereby ensuring the sameness of the object to be medically examined, which is to be extracted from the container. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003720 | Apparatus Comprising an Increased-Capacity Platinumware Holder and Method Therefor - A platinumware holder includes a crucible holder in which the crucibles are laterally staggered and a mold rack in which the molds are vertically staggered. In some embodiments, the crucibles have a non-circular cross section. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003721 | TENSION AND COMPRESSION TESTER FOR FRACTURE STRESS TEST OF COMPACT PIPE SAMPLE - A tension and compression tester for a fracture stress test of a compact pipe sample having a crack portion formed thereon, comprises: a pair of holders each of which is configured to surround both ends of the compact pipe sample respectively such that the crack portion is interposed between both ends of the compact pipe; fixing portions each of which is disposed between the compact pipe sample and the holder to enhance fastening between the compact pipe sample and the holder; levers each of which is connected with the fixing portion and the holder to deliver tension or bending to the compact pipe sample; and separation preventing portions for fixing both ends of the holder and the lever with each other to prevent separation of the lever and the holder. Accordingly, the tester can conduct both tension and compression tests, while easily applying loads on the sample during the test. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003722 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING ADHESIVE STRENGTH - Embodiments of the invention include systems and methods for determining adhesive strength of a sample label. For example, the present invention relates to a novel approach for examining the resistance to peel force required to remove a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) label from its intended substrate. This approach is encompassed by systems and methods which rely on the creation of one or any combination of at least four test strip types traced and cut from a label adhered to its intended substrate. The test strips may be oriented in at least three ways: along the machine direction of the label's face stock, along the cross direction of the label's face stock, and along an angle diagonal to the intersection of the machine and cross directions of the label's face stock, where the angle does not equal 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°, or 360°. The test strips may be peeled in reference to the position along the label and to and from which they extend. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003723 | HOSE KINK RESISTANCT TESTING DEVICE - A device and methods for testing and quantifying the kink resistance of a hose. The device has the ability to simultaneously test a plurality of hoses at equal amounts of twist or torque while water or other fluid is pumped through the hoses. The device can monitor one or more of the flow rate of fluid through a hose, fluid backpressure from a pressure source, torque and degrees of hose twist. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003724 | HEAVY DYNAMIC PENETROMETER AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE FALL HEIGHT OF A HAMMER BELONGING TO SUCH A PENETROMETER - The penetrometer includes a chassis, a mast mounted thereon and positioned substantially vertically during a test, a rod string, including a tip penetrating the ground that is positioned at one end of the rod string, an anvil that bears against the rod string at an end opposite the tip, a hammer striking the anvil, elements for raising the hammer along the mast up to a fall height, at which the hammer is released, and elements for measuring the sinking of the tip into the ground. The penetrometer further includes an electronic control unit for controlling the fall height, and configured to select the fall height adopted for the test based on the sinking of the tip measured by the measuring elements during one or more earlier tests, and mechanical elements controlled by the control unit for triggering the fall of the hammer at the height selected by the control unit. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003725 | Estimating Porosity or Permeability in a Region Of Interest - Disclosed herein are implementations of various technologies for a method for estimating porosity or permeability in a region of interest. The method may receive chemical measurements for the region of interest. The chemical measurements may include an amount of silicon, aluminum, potassium and iron in the region of interest. The method may determine an amount of biogenic silica in the region of interest using the chemical measurements. The method may determine grain density of the region of interest based on the amount of biogenic silica. The method may determine the porosity or permeability in the region of interest based on the grain density. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003726 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING GAS BARRIER PROPERTIES - An apparatus for evaluating gas barrier properties, containing a support ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160003727 | PHOTODETECTION DEVICE - A photodetection device has an optical module ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160003728 | METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR ASCERTAINING THE SIZE OF PARTICLES - A method of ascertaining the size of small particles is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: a) intersecting at least two light beams at an intersection volume; b) sensing at each of a plurality of sensing positions angularly displaced from one another light scattered by a particle substantially in the intersection volume, and producing respective output signals indicative of the sensed light; c) ascertaining the phase difference between one of the signals and each other of the signals to give a measured indication of the variation of phase difference with angular displacement; and d) comparing the measured indication with at least one known indication of the variation of phase difference with angle for a known particle size and thereby determining the size of the particle substantially in the intersection volume. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003729 | FLUIDIC FLOW CYTOMETRY DEVICES AND PARTICLE SENSING BASED ON SIGNAL-ENCODING - Microfluidic devices, systems and techniques in connection with particle sorting in liquid, including cytometry devices and techniques and applications in chemical or biological testing and diagnostic measurements. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003730 | FLOW CYTOMETRY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A flow cytometry system having a flow channel defined through the thickness of a substrate is disclosed. Fluid flowing through the flow channel is illuminated by a first plurality of surface waveguides that are arranged around the flow channel in a first plane, while a second plurality of surface waveguides arranged around the flow channel in a second plane receive light after it has interacted with the fluid. The illumination pattern provided to the fluid is controlled by controlling the phase of the light in the first plurality of surface waveguides. As a result, the fluid is illuminated with light that is uniform and has a low coefficient of variation, improving the ability to distinguish and quantify characteristics of the fluid, such as cell count, DNA content, and the like. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003731 | BIOLOGIC FLUID SAMPLE ANALYSIS CARTRIDGE WITH NON-REFLECTIVE BEADS - A biological fluid sample analysis chamber and a method for analyzing a biological fluid sample is provided. The chamber includes a first chamber panel, a second chamber panel, and a plurality of beads disposed between the first chamber panel and the second chamber panel, which beads are configured to not reflect light incident to the beads in an amount that appreciably interferes with a photometric analysis of the biologic fluid. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003732 | DEVICES TO DETECT A SUBSTANCE AND METHODS OF PRODUCING SUCH A DEVICE - Devices to detect a substance and methods of producing such a device are disclosed. An example device to detect a substance includes an orifice plate defining a first chamber. A substrate is coupled to the orifice plate. The substrate includes nanostructures positioned within the first chamber. The nanostructures are to react to the substance when exposed thereto. A seal is to enclose at least a portion of the first chamber to protect the nanostructures from premature exposure. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003733 | TUBE CONNECTOR - Tube connector having at least one polarizing element arranged such that a tube connection system can identify at least one parameter of light passed through said first polarizing element, wherein said at least one parameter comprises presence of light, light polarization state, light polarization direction, light intensity or combinations thereof. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003734 | DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETECTING CORROSION UNDER AN OUTER PROTECTIVE LAYER - Incoherent millimetre wave, sub-millimetre wave and terahertz test signals are used to probe metal substrates that are covered by a protective coating or outer layer, such as paint or thermal insulation, obscuring direct assessment of the substrate. The incoherent test signals, which may be from a naturally occurring passive source (such as the sky) and/or from an active noise source, provide signal dispersion and angular variation of the test signals with respect to angular incidence to the substrate. Illumination of the substrate permits differentiation between un-corroded and corroded sections of the sample because reflectivity (and emissivity) from a metal-based substrate is heavily dependent on the surface resistivity which in turn is dependent on the corroded state. A detector/camera is arranged to pick up reflections from the substrate and an associated control system identifies regions of the sample that reflect the test signal illumination differently or otherwise indicate a variation from a reference value. The differences therefore signify the presence or lack of corrosion or, indeed, the presence of other abnormalities within or on the substrate. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003735 | Structured Illumination for Contrast Enhancement in Overlay Metrology - Contrast enhancement in a metrology tool may include generating a beam of illumination, directing a portion of the generated beam onto a surface of a spatial light modulator (SLM), directing at least a portion of the generated beam incident on the surface of the SLM through an aperture of an aperture stop and onto one or more target structures of one or more samples, and generating a selected illumination pupil function of the illumination transmitted through the aperture utilizing the SLM in order to establish a contrast level of one or more field images of the one or more target structures above a selected contrast threshold, and performing one or more metrology measurements on the one or more target structures utilizing the selected illumination pupil function. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003736 | DUST LINE WITH OPTICAL SENSOR, AND METHOD FOR MEASURING THE COMPOSITION OF DUST - An optical sensor is arranged in an indentation of a dust line, the indentation being equipped with at least one gas inlet nozzle for removing the dust from the optical sensor. Dust is transported through the dust line. An optical property of the dust is measured using at least one optical sensor arranged in an indentation of the dust line, and the dust is then removed from the optical sensor by blowing in air using the at least one gas inlet nozzle arranged in the indentation. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003737 | MULTILAYER CERAMIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT - A multilayer ceramic capacitor includes a laminated body including laminated ceramic layers, and first and second internal electrodes extending along interfaces between the ceramic layers. External electrodes are located on outer surfaces of the laminated body. Phosphor is disposed on portions of outer surfaces of the laminated body containing no external electrodes. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003738 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING THE OXYGEN CONTENT IN WELDING PROCESSES - The invention relates to a device for measuring the oxygen content in welding processes, in particular shielded arc welding, the device having at least one sensor element for sensing the oxygen content of a shielding atmosphere. With the aim of providing a device for measuring the oxygen content in welding processes that provides stable measured values for the residual oxygen content even at very high temperatures of the welding process and is ready to use after a very short time, it is envisaged to design the sensor element as an optical oxygen sensor. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003739 | DIFFERENTIAL SCAN IMAGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for producing background-reduced fluorescence imaging signals include an illumination system that provides illumination light from an illumination source to a targeted area on the sample platform, a sensor adapted to detect light and having an array of sensing locations, and collection optics arranged and configured to project light emanating from the sample platform onto the sensor. In typical operation, light from the targeted area is projected onto a first portion of the sensor comprising a first plurality of the sensing locations and light from proximal to the targeted area on the platform is projected onto a second portion of the sensor comprising a second plurality of the sensing locations, and a second signal detected by the second portion of the sensor is subtracted from a first signal detected by the first portion of the sensor to produce a background-reduced signal, e.g., a signal with reduced background related noise. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003740 | Interferometric focusing of guide-stars for direct wavefront sensing - Interferometric focusing (IF), rather than conventional geometric focusing, of excitation light onto a guide-star that is embedded deeply in tissue, increases its fluorescence intensity. The method can extend the depth of wavefront measurement and improve correction inside of tissues because of its ability to suppress both scattering of diffuse light and aberration of ballistic light. The results showed more than two times improvement in SNR and RMS error of the wavefront measurement. Although only ballistic light in the excitation path is corrected, the intensity after wavefront correction increased by 1.5 times. When applying IF to a two-photon microscope with a near infra-red laser, this method would further extend the measurement depth and achieve high SNR for the wavefront sensor. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003741 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FLUORESCENCE IMAGING USING RADIOFREQUENCY-MULTIPLEXED EXCITATION - Apparatus and methods for fluorescence imaging using radiofrequency multiplexed excitation. One apparatus splits an excitation laser beam into two arms of a Mach-Zehnder interferometer. The light in the first beam is frequency shifted by an acousto-optic deflector, which is driven by a phase-engineered radiofrequency comb designed to minimize peak-to-average power ratio. This RF comb generates multiple deflected optical beams possessing a range of output angles and frequency shifts. The second beam is shifted in frequency using an acousto-optic frequency shifter. After combining at a second beam splitter, the two beams are focused to a line on the sample using a conventional laser scanning microscope lens system. The acousto-optic deflectors frequency-encode the simultaneous excitation of an entire row of pixels, which enables detection and de-multiplexing of fluorescence images using a single photomultiplier tube and digital phase-coherent signal recovery techniques. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003742 | TIME-RESOLVED LASER-INDUCED FLUORESCENCE SPECTROSCOPY SYSTEMS AND USES THEREOF - The invention provides systems for characterizing a biological sample by analyzing emission of fluorescent light from the biological sample upon excitation and methods for using the same. The system includes a laser source, collection fibers, a demultiplexer and an optical delay device. All references cited herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety as though fully set forth. Unless defined otherwise, technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003743 | Device and Methods for Quantifying Analytes - The present invention relates to devices and methods for measuring the quantity of multiple analytes in a sample. The device is designed such that each of the analyte sensing elements is configured to measure the quantity of a predetermined analyte and where the machine executable instructions are configured to select the proper analyte sensing element corresponding to the analyte to be measured. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003744 | Plasmonic Nanocavity Array Sensors for Analyte Detection Enhancement and Methods for Making and Using of the Same - This disclosure provides, among other things, a nanosensor for sensing an analyte. In some embodiments the nanosensor comprises (a) a substrate; (b) a signal amplification layer comprising: (i) a substantially continuous metallic backplane on the substrate; (ii) one or a plurality of pillars extending from the metallic backplane or from the substrate through holes in the backplane; and (iii) a metallic disk on top of the pillar, wherein at least one portion of the edge of the disk is separated from the metallic backplane; and (c) a capture agent that specifically binds to the analyte, wherein the capture agent is linked to the surface of the signal amplification layer; wherein the nanosensor amplifies a light signal from an analyte, when the analyte is bound to the capture agent. Methods for fabricating the nanosensor and methods for using the nanosensor are also provided. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003745 | EMBEDDED DEVICE FOR MEASURING COMPONENT AND COMPOSITION OF MULTI-PHASE FLOW FLUID FLOWING IN PIPE - An embedded measurement device that is capable of measuring the component and a composition of a multi-phase flow fluid flowing in a pipe. The embedded measurement device includes: a high-pressure pipe tube in which the multi-phase flow fluid flows; a Raman probe that is partially inserted inside the high-pressure pipe tube and has an optical lens; and a Raman peak analysis unit that is connected to another part of the Raman probe. The device for measuring the composition of the multi-phase flow fluid measures a Raman peak intensity value of the multi-phase flow fluid in the high-pressure pipe tube by using the Raman probe, thereby determining the composition of the fluid. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003746 | CONTROL SYSTEM - The application presented herein focuses on the gas flow control for the evaluation of lactose intolerance but is also consistent with flow control required in diverse applications such as, but not limited to: analysis of other disease states (either using chemical markers or using naturally occurring chemical composition analysis) from breath samples, analysis of chemical concentrations of contaminants in naturals gas production/delivery and in petrochemical processing, analysis of air samples for the detection of drugs and or explosives, detection of chemical composition for the optimization of growth of biological species and or compounds such as in fish farming and or phyto-plancton farming, and finally in the detection of release of carbon dioxide in the determination of an earthquake event. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003747 | Apparatus for two-step surface-enhanced raman spectroscopy - A kit of components is used in the detection, identification, analysis, and quantitation, by SERS, of a designated target analyte in a sample, comprising: packaging means normally containing a SER-active device component providing a support structure including a SER-active material, a collection component, a container component containing a liquid reagent comprised of a SER-active material, and a component for introducing the liquid reagent into the SER-active device. At least one of the SER-active materials is functionalized with an agent having the specific capability of binding the designated target analyte, and is accessible for the deposit thereon of liquid analyte samples. The SER-active device is constructed for receiving the liquid reagent and for enabling irradiation and collection of Raman-scattered radiation, by and from a Raman spectrometer, cooperatively generated by SER-active metals of the SER-active materials. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003748 | POLARIZATION SELECTIVE SURFACE ENHANCED RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY - Polarization selective surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) includes a plurality of nanofingers arranged as a SERS multimer to exhibit a polarization-dependent plasmonic mode and one or both of a stimulus source and a Raman detector. The stimulus source is to illuminate the SERS multimer with a stimulus signal and the Raman detector is to detect a Raman scattering signal emitted by an analyte in a vicinity of the SERS multimer. One or both of the Raman scattering signal has a polarization state dictated by or associated with the polarization-dependent plasmonic mode and the stimulus signal has a polarization state corresponding to the polarization-dependent plasmonic mode. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003749 | METHOD AND ASSEMBLY FOR DETERMINING THE TEMPERATURE OF A TEST SENSOR - An assembly determines an analyte concentration in a sample of body fluid. The assembly includes a test sensor having a fluid-receiving area for receiving a sample of body fluid, where the fluid-receiving area contains a reagent that produces a measurable reaction with an analyte in the sample. The assembly also includes a meter having a port or opening configured to receive the test sensor; a measurement system configured to determine a measurement of the reaction between the reagent and the analyte; and a temperature-measuring system configured to determine a measurement of the test-sensor temperature when the test sensor is received into the opening. The meter determines a concentration of the analyte in the sample according to the measurement of the reaction and the measurement of the test-sensor temperature. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003750 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TITRATION - Method for titration comprising: providing a solution comprising at least one titrand and at least one indicator; providing a titrant; performing titration by repeatedly: transmitting light through the solution; measuring an intensity of light transmitted through the solution at a first wave length; measuring an intensity of light transmitted through the solution at a second wave length; comparing the measured intensities of light transmitted through the solution at the first and second wave lengths with a target value; and adding titrant to the solution at a rate based on said comparing. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003751 | CONTACTLESS EXAMINATION OF A BUTT WELD - A device for the contactless examination of a butt weld of plastic pipes and fittings is provided. The device includes a carrier device, an illumination unit, and at least one sensor for monitoring the pipe ends or fitting ends to be welded and the weld seam, wherein the sensor is an electronic light-sensitive sensor. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003752 | EXTENDED FIELD ITERATIVE RECONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE (EFIRT) FOR CORRELATED NOISE REMOVAL - Computerized method and system for improving 3D reconstruction images involves applying the Extended Field Iterative Reconstruction Technique (EFIRT) to remove correlated noise, in addition to using COMET (constrained maximum relative entropy tomography) to eliminate uncorrelated noise, wherein the EFIRT is applied by performing a set of successive reconstructions on an extended field larger than a region of interest (ROI); and extracting and averaging the ROI from said set of successive reconstructions. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003753 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYSIS OF SEALED CONTAINERS - This invention relates to methods and devices for NMR spectroscopy analyzing sealed containers e.g., food and beverage containers and other containers, and particularly according to specific embodiments sealed containers made of a conducting but generally nonferromagnetic metal or other conducting material. As discussed in above referenced applications, many current strategies for contaminant detection require a container to be violated, a process that can destroy the container or product and is impractical in large scale applications. The present invention overcomes these and other problems by providing methods and devices for the detection of contaminants and/or contraband in metal or conducting containers by NMR spectroscopy. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003754 | POWER MODULE - An A/D converter converts an output from a temperature sensor into a digital signal. A service life diagnostic unit diagnoses a service life of a power module based on a signal indicating a temperature outputted from the A/D converter. An output unit generates a signal representing a diagnostic result and outputs the generated signal from an output terminal to outside. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003755 | ELECTRONICALLY CONDUCTIVE FLUID DETECTOR - A sensor detects the presence of an electrically conductive liquid such as water or the material at the bottom of a reservoir such as an oil pan or crank case. The water or other material will enter a gap between two contacts that are connected to a power source and a signal device such as an LED. The power source may be a battery positioned within the sensor or may be external. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003756 | RESISTIVITY-MEASURING CIRCUIT, CELL FOR MEASURING LIQUID SAMPLE, RESISTIVITY-MEASURING APPARATUS, LIQUID SAMPLE CONTROL METHOD, AND LIQUID SAMPLE CONTROL SYSTEM - The present invention is one that makes it possible to continuously measure the resistivity of a liquid sample with accuracy as well as preventing the deterioration of the liquid sample associated with measurement, such as change in quality, and relates to a resistivity-measuring circuit C that measures the resistivity in order to sense the deterioration of the liquid sample. The resistivity-measuring circuit C is one that calculates the resistivity of the liquid sample by detecting voltage generated between an outer electrode and an inner electrode, and between the outer electrode and the inner electrode, applies square wave AC voltage having an amplitude of 1 V to 42 V and a frequency of 0.5 Hz to 30 Hz. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003757 | GAS MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND MEASUREMENT METHOD THEREOF - A gas measurement device measures gas using a gas sensor including a sense resistance exposed to the gas and a reference resistance not exposed to the gas. The gas measurement device applies a first current value and a second current value to the sensor. A detector functions to detect a first resistance variation and a second resistance variation of the sense resistance exposed to the gas with respect to the reference resistance as a function of the first current value and the second current value, respectively. The resistance variation dependent on relative humidity is then determined as a function of the first and second resistance variations and a first constant. The resistance variation dependent on gas content is then determined as a function of the first and second resistance variations and a second (different) constant. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003758 | CAPACITOR TYPE HUMIDITY SENSOR - A capacitor type humidity sensor consisting of a humidity sensing region or a peripheral circuit region is provided. A capacitor type humidity sensor may include a semiconductor substrate comprising a humidity sensing region and a peripheral circuit region, a sensing capacitor disposed on the humidity sensing region and the sensing capacitor comprising a humidity sensitive layer, a dielectric layer made of a material different than from the humidity sensitive layer, and a reference capacitor configured to provide a reference capacitance value, wherein the sensing capacitor and the reference capacitor are disposed on different planes from each other. A reference capacitor is disposed at an arbitrary region under a sensing capacitor among a humidity sensing region or at a peripheral circuit region. The reference capacitor is a metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitor or a polysilicon-insulator-polysilicon (PIP) capacitor. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003759 | Modular Stretchable and Flexible Capacitance Sensors for Use with Electrical Capacitance Volume Tomography & Capacitance Sensing Applications - A flexible capacitance sensor having multiple layers for communicating signals to a data acquisition system for reconstructing an image of an area or object located in a subject being sensed, the flexible capacitance sensor having a flexible layer of capacitance plates; a flexible shielding ground layer next to the layer of capacitance plates; a flexible layer of signal traces next to the shielding ground layer, where the layer of signal traces has a plurality of trace lines; and where the capacitance sensor is flexible and adapted to be wrapped around the subject being sensed. The sensor is adapted to communicate signals via the plurality of trace lines to a data acquisition system for providing an image of the area or object between the capacitance plates. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003760 | Electrochemical Sensor Chip - An electrochemical sensor is disposed on a sensor substrate suitable for flip-chip mounting to another substrate. The electrochemical sensor can be fabricated in bulk by patterning sets of electrodes on a common substrate with vias that electrically couple each electrode to a conductive pad on the opposite side of the substrate. The substrate with electrodes thereon can then be diced and the individual electrochemical sensors can be flip-chip mounted in a body-mountable device in which the sensor can be used to obtain analyte concentrations. As a result, fabrication of the electrochemical sensor electrodes can be isolated from fabrication of the other electronics in the device, which can facilitate efficient fabrication of the sensor and allows for other electronics to be fabricated without restrictions associated with the electrode fabrication. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003761 | Measurement Device with Sensor Array - A system for obtaining a pH measurement includes a disposable probe and a reader. The disposable probe comprises multiple indicating electrodes and at least one reference electrode. The reader is configured to operably engage with the disposable probe and provide pH information of a sample. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003762 | PORTABLE ANALYTICAL DEVICE - A portable analytical device includes a housing, a measuring facility and a processor in the housing, and an electrical connector coupled to the housing and having one end electrically connected to the processor and an opposite end extending outwardly from the housing. The measuring facility is configured to analyze an optical or electrochemical change in the test element having received a liquid sample of the body fluid and to generate measuring values resulting from the analysis. A memory has stored therein software at least a portion of which is executable by the processor to process the measuring values to produce analytical measuring data taking into account calibration values. The electrical connector may be a male universal serial bus (USB) electrical connector, a Type-A USB electrical connector or a mini-USB electrical connector having electrical connections for electrical power, ground, data and ID. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003763 | METHODS FOR GENERATING pH/IONIC CONCENTRATION GRADIENT NEAR ELECTRODE SURFACES FOR MODULATING BIOMOLECULAR INTERACTIONS, AND BUBBLE DETECTION USING ELECTRODES - Device and methods for use in a biosensor comprising a multisite array of test sites, the device and methods being useful for modulating the binding interactions between a (biomolecular) probe or detection agent and an analyte of interest from a biological by modulating the pH or ionic gradient near the electrodes in such biosensor. An electrochemically active agent that is suitable for use in biological buffers for changing the pH of the biological buffers. Method for changing the pH of biological buffers using the electrochemically active agents. The methods of modulating the binding interactions provided in a biosensor, analytic methods for more accurately controlling and measuring the pH or ionic gradient near the electrodes in such biosensor, and analytic methods for more accurately measuring an analyte of interest in a biological sample. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003764 | METHODS OF ELECTROCHEMICALLY MEASURING AN ANALYTE WITH A TEST SEQUENCE HAVING A PULSED DC BLOCK AS WELL AS DEVICES, APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS INCORPORATING THE SAME - Methods are disclosed for measuring an analyte concentration in a fluidic sample. Such methods further allow one to correct and/or compensate for confounding variables such as hematocrit (Hct), temperature or both before providing an analyte concentration. The measurement methods utilize information obtained from test sequences having at least one AC block and at least one pulsed DC block, where pulsed DC block includes at least one recovery potential, and where a closed circuit condition of the electrode system is maintained during the DC block. Also disclosed are devices, apparatuses and systems incorporating the various measurement methods. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003765 | METHODS OF USING INFORMATION FROM RECOVERY PULSES IN ELECTROCHEMICAL ANALYTE MEASUREMENTS AS WELL AS DEVICES, APPARATUSES AND SYSTEMS INCORPORATING THE SAME - Methods are disclosed for measuring an analyte concentration in a fluidic sample. Such methods allow one to correct and/or compensate for confounding variables such as temperature before providing an analyte concentration. The measurement methods use response information from a test sequence having at least one DC block, where the DC block includes at least one excitation pulse and at least one recovery pulse, and where a closed circuit condition of an electrode system is maintained during the at least one recovery pulse. Information encoded in the at least one recovery pulse is used to correct/compensate for temperature effects on the analyte concentration. Also disclosed are devices, apparatuses and systems incorporating the various measurement methods. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003766 | METHODS FOR GENERATING pH/IONIC CONCENTRATION GRADIENT NEAR ELECTRODE SURFACES FOR MODULATING BIOMOLECULAR INTERACTIONS - Device and methods for use in a biosensor comprising a multisite array of test sites, the device and methods being useful for modulating the binding interactions between a (biomolecular) probe or detection agent and an analyte of interest by modulating the pH or ionic gradient near the electrodes in such biosensor. An electrochemically active agent that is suitable for use in biological buffers for changing the pH of the biological buffers. Method for changing the pH of biological buffers using the electrochemically active agents. The methods of modulating the binding interactions provided in a biosensor, analytic methods for more accurately controlling and measuring the pH or ionic gradient near the electrodes in such biosensor, and analytic methods for more accurately measuring an analyte of interest in a biological sample. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003767 | PROTON-CONDUCTING OXIDE - The present invention provides a proton-conducting oxide comprising a perovskite crystal structure represented by a composition formula A | 2016-01-07 |
20160003768 | SURFACE TREATMENT OF SEMICONDUCTOR SENSORS - A sensor component includes a sensor including a sensor surface and a reaction site in cooperation with the sensor and exposing the sensor surface. The reaction site including a reaction site surface. A surface agent is bound to the reaction site surface or the sensor surface. The surface agent includes a surface active functional group reactive with Bronsted base or Lewis acid functionality on the reaction site surface or the sensor surface and including distal functionality that does not have a donor electron pair. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003769 | DETECTION OF VOLATILE CHEMICALS USING AN RFID SENSING SYSTEM - Methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable media, for monitoring volatile chemicals. A system includes an radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag composed of a patterned metal. The patterned metal is configured to absorb a volatile chemical. The RFID tag includes a non-volatile memory configured to store identification data. The RFID tag also includes a receiver that receives a signal at a frequency in a frequency range. The frequency is based upon an amount of the volatile chemical absorbed in the patterned metal. A transmitter of the RFID tag transmits the identification data in response to receiving the signal. The strength of the transmitted identification data is based upon an amount of the absorbed volatile chemical. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003770 | WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE FLUID SENSOR BASED ON NANOWIRE PLATFORM | 2016-01-07 |
20160003771 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE DETECTION OF TARGET ENTITIES - A device for the detection of target entities, the device including: a fluidic channel to conduct a liquid sample containing at least one type of target entity to be detected; and mutually spaced electrodes disposed along the fluidic channel; wherein the mutually spaced electrodes are functionalised to selectively bond to the at least one type of target entity and are configured to electro-hydrodynamically pump the liquid sample along the fluidic channel on application of a signal to the electrodes, such that selectivity of attachment of the at least one type of target entity to the electrodes is determined by at least one parameter of the signal. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003772 | POLYACRYLAMIDE GELS FOR RAPID CASTING, BLOTTING, AND IMAGING, WITH STORAGE STABILITY - Hand cast gels, and solutions for their preparation, are described. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003773 | Optimised Ion Mobility Separation Timescales for Targeted Ions - An analytical device for analysing ions is provided comprising a separator for separating ions according to a physico-chemical property and an interface comprising one or more ion guides. A quadrupole rod set mass filter is arranged downstream of the interface. A control system is arranged and adapted: (i) to transmit a first group of ions which emerges from the separator through the interface with a first transit time t | 2016-01-07 |
20160003774 | Substances Detection System and Method - A system and methodology for the detection of threat substances is described. The detector system consists of a method to evaporate the sample into a primary separator and thermal release of trapped target materials into a secondary separator like conventional GC. The GC column is thermally ramped to elute all substances and the end of the column terminates into an atmospheric pressure chemical ionization source of an axial ion mobility spectrometer (AIMS). Both polarity ions are pulsed into a single construction separator tube at different timing. Their arrival time is detected on a collector plate, which allows registering their ion mobility spectra of both polarities for a single GC peak. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003775 | Apparatus and Circuit - Apparatus for an alternating current field measurement (ACFM) probe is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an arrangement for generating a magnetic field for inducing an alternating current field in a conductor; a sensor element arranged to produce a signal responsive to the alternating current field; and a compensator element arranged to compensate for an influence of the generated magnetic field in the signal responsive to the alternating current field. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003776 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITIES IN SAMPLES BY MEANS OF AN EDDY CURRENT SENSOR - In the method for determining the electrical conductivity in samples by means of an eddy current sensor, an alternating electrical field is excited within a sample by an alternating electrical voltage applied to a transmitter coil at a known measurement frequency f, ω and an alternating electromagnetic field which is directed against the alternating electrical field is thereby formed which is detected by a receiver coil or by a suitable detector and the complex impedance Z R+jX is determined. This procedure is carried out at different measurement frequencies f, ω once in air and once with the same measurement frequencies f, ω at a calibration body with a known electrical conductivity σ. The differences of the real and imaginary portions ΔR and ΔX of the measured values in air and over the calibration body are then divided by the respective measurement frequency f, ω; wherein a product ωσ is associated with each value pair ΔR/ω and ΔX/ω=ΔL in accordance with the associated measurement frequency ω and the known conductivity σ of the calibration body and a ωσ locus is presented in a Nyquist diagram with these value pairs. With a measured impedance Z at a measurement frequency ω of a sample having an unknown conductivity σ, a value pair ΔR/ω and ΔX/ω of the values in air is formed at the measured values over the sample and a point from the ωσ locus and thus a ωσ value is associated with this value pair ΔR/ω and ΔX/ω=ΔL and the unknown electrical conductivity σ of the sample material is determined from this using the known measurement frequency f, ω. In the calibration at a calibration body and a measurement at a sample, wherein the phase angle φ=tan(ΔX/ΔR) is calculated, instead of the ωσ locus, the function of the product ωσ=f(φ) can, however, also be calculated, with a product ωσ being associated with the phase angle φ on the measurement of an un known conductivity σ of the sample material with this function and thus the electrical conductivity σ of the sample can be determined with the known measurement frequency f, ω or in the calibration at a calibration body and a measurement at a sample, the quotient q=ΔX/ΔR or its reciprocal 1/q is calculated and, instead of the ωσ locus, the function of the product ωσ=f(q) or ωσ=f(1/g) is determined and a product ωσ is associated with the quotient q or 1/g on the measurement of an unknown conductivity σ of a sample with this function f(q) or f(1/q) and thus the electrical conductivity σ of the sample material is determined. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003777 | RECORDING DEVICE AND RECORDING METHOD - The invention relates to a recording device comprising an excitation module ( | 2016-01-07 |
20160003778 | OBSTACLE DETECTION DEVICE - An obstacle detection device includes an air-coupled ultrasonic wave sensor | 2016-01-07 |
20160003779 | OMNI-DIRECTIONAL SHEAR-HORIZONTAL WAVE ELECTROMAGNETIC ACOUSTIC TRANSDUCER - A transducer is provided. The transducer includes: a permanent magnet unit formed in a form of a circular ring having upper and lower surfaces each having a predetermined diametrical direction width while having a circular through-portion in a central portion of the permanent magnet unit, the permanent magnet unit generating a vertical magnetic flux due to opposite magnetic poles that are formed in the upper and lower surfaces; and a coil wound in a diametrical direction across an area between an inner surface formed by the circular through-portion of the permanent magnet and an outer surface formed by an outer circumference of the permanent magnet and also wound in a circumferential direction of the permanent magnet, wherein the coil comprises a conductive material so that a current is applied to the coil, and when an alternating current is applied to the coil, a direction of the alternating current flowing along the coil and a direction of a magnetic field passing through the coil are orthogonal to each other. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003780 | METHOD FOR DETECTING TEMPORALLY VARYING THERMOMECHANICAL STRESSES AND/OR STRESS GRADIENTS OVER THE WALL THICKNESS OF METAL BODIES - The present invention relates to a method for detecting temporally varying thermomechanical stresses and/or stress gradients over the wall thickness of metal bodies, in particular pipelines. In the method, the temperature on the outer surface of the body is measured in order to determine a temperature progression and stress progression therefrom. In addition, electromagnetic ultrasonic transducers are used at at least one measuring point on the outer surface in order to determine the progression of the stresses and/or stress gradients over time over the wall thickness of the body in conjunction with the result of the temperature measurement. The method allows the fatigue monitoring of pipelines even in the event of rapid stress changes. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003781 | OBJECT INFORMATION ACQUIRING APPARATUS AND LASER APPARATUS - There is used an object information acquiring apparatus including a laser resonator configured to include two reflection bodies and a Q switch provided between the two reflection bodies and determining a Q value based on a voltage to be applied, an excitation section configured to optically excite a laser medium, a detector configured to detect light output from one of the reflection bodies, a controller configured to control the laser resonator and determine a value of the voltage based on a detection result of the detector and applies the voltage to the Q switch, a receiver configured to receive an acoustic wave propagating from an object based on irradiation of the object with laser light output from one of the reflection bodies, and an acquisition section configured to acquire information on the object based on a reception result of the receiver. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003782 | SYSTEM FOR PREDICTION AND PREVENTION OF ELECTRIC TRANSFORMER FAILURES - The present application relates to systems for detection of partial discharges in a power transformer. In embodiments, the systems utilize fiber optic acoustic sensors to monitor the pressure waves associated with partial discharges and localize the discharges using appropriate measurement and analysis software. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003783 | ULTRASONIC INSPECTION DEVICE AND ULTRASONIC INSPECTION METHOD - An ultrasonic inspection device includes a signal generator configured to generate a square wave burst signal, an ultrasonic wave transmitter configured to drive a probe according to the square wave burst signal output from the signal generator and transmit ultrasonic waves toward an inspection subject, an ultrasonic wave receiver configured to receive the ultrasonic waves transmitted toward the inspection subject and propagated through the inspection subject, and a defect determinator configured to determine the presence or absence of a defect in the inspection subject based on a signal from the ultrasonic wave receiver, wherein the square wave burst signal has square waves that continuously alternate due to positive voltages and negative voltages relative to a ground. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003784 | SOLUTE EXTRACTING APPARATUS - A solute trapping column including two trapping agent layers has a first branched pathway extending from an upper part of a main body part thereof, and a second branched pathway extending from between two trapping agent layers, and with its upper part a purification column is connected. By injection of solution of dioxins and supply of solvent into the purification column, dioxins are trapped by the trapping agent layers. An extraction solvent supplied from the lower end side of the solute trapping column while keeping both the purification column and the first branched pathway blocked extracts the dioxins trapped by the second trapping agent layer and flows into the second branched pathway. An extraction solvent supplied in a similar manner while keeping both the purification column and the second branched pathway blocked extracts the dioxins trapped by the first trapping agent layer and flows into the first branched pathway. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003785 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING DISSOLVED-HYDROGEN CONCENTRATION - The present invention is configured of: a gas control step in which a carrier gas that differs in thermal conductivity from hydrogen by a given value is chosen, and the flow rate thereof is controlled; a sample introduction step in which an aqueous solution sample is prepared and introduced into the carrier gas serving as a mobile phase and which is characterized in that the preparation of an aqueous solution sample comprises injecting an aqueous solution sample into a vessel, the inside of which is kept vacuum, to thereby conduct gas-liquid separation and collecting the gas-phase portion as a sample to be introduced; a separation step in which the hydrogen is separated from the aqueous solution sample on the basis of an adsorption/distribution equilibrium between the aqueous solution sample introduced into the mobile phase and the fixed phase of the column; a detection step; and a data processing step. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003786 | Methods Of Detecting Cancer - The present disclosure is directed toward methods and kits for detecting cancer, and in particular breast cancer, in a subject by measuring the levels of at least one of the identified markers, as compared to a control. The expression of the markers in Table 2A is increased in samples from subjects with cancer as compared to the expression level in subjects without cancer and the expression of the markers in Table 2B are decreased in samples from subjects with cancer as compared to the expression level in subjects without cancer. The sample may be lacrimal secretions or eye wash fluid, saliva, or other biological fluids. The kits may include an eye wash kit, collection tubes and protease inhibitors, or protein stabilizers. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003787 | Method and System for Monitoring Biomolecule Separations by Mass Spectrometry - Monitoring biomolecule separations by mass spectrometry is described. The mixture to be separated is introduced into a first fluidic stream, which then passes through a chromatography column. Small samples are periodically taken from the first fluidic stream as it leaves the chromatography column and injected into a first branch of a second fluidic stream. Low molecular weight components detrimental to the efficient operation of the mass spectrometer are removed by an in-line dialysis cell. A second fraction of the second fluidic stream acts as the dialysate. In a second and preferred system provided in accordance with the present teaching, the first fraction of the second fluidic stream is further split downstream of the sampling mechanism through the use of a three-way connector. Approximately 0.3 to 5 microliters per minute continues through the dialysis cell and thereafter to the electrospray emitter of the mass spectrometer. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003788 | UV LIGHT EMITTING DIODE AS LIGHT SOURCE IN GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY-UV ABSORPTION SPECTROPHOTOMETRY - An apparatus for analyzing a sample, including a sample receiving device, a gas chromatograph and a spectrophotometer, said spectrophotometer including a UV Light Emitting Diode as the light source, an elongated chamber and a detector. The UV light source is arranged to illuminate sample substances conducted through the chamber, and the detector is arranged to identify sample substances by UV absorption spectroscopy. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003789 | SENSOR APPARATUS FOR ANALYZING A GAS MIXTURE IN A PROCESS CHAMBER - A sensor apparatus for analyzing a gas in a process chamber, having a housing, a gas sensor for analyzing at least a part of the gas, the gas sensor being arranged at a determined position in the housing, a gas feed for connecting the housing to the process chamber to feed the part of the gas from the process chamber into the housing and to the determined position, and a gas discharge for discharging the gas from the housing, wherein the gas feed and the gas discharge are configured as tubes lying inside one another, characterized by a closure cap at the combustion chamber-side end of the tubes lying inside one another, the closure cap including an even number of at least four openings with the same area, which are connected alternately as a gas inlet and a gas outlet to the tubes lying inside one another is provided. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003790 | CONTINUAL CROP DEVELOPMENT PROFILING USING DYNAMICAL EXTENDED RANGE WEATHER FORECASTING WITH ROUTINE REMOTELY-SENSED VALIDATION IMAGERY - A modeling framework for estimating crop growth and development over the course of an entire growing season generates a continuing profile of crop development from any point prior to and during a growing season until a crop maturity date is reached. The modeling framework applies extended range weather forecasts and remotely-sensed imagery to improve crop growth and development estimation, validation and projection. Output from the profile of crop development profile generates a combination of data for use in auxiliary farm management applications. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003791 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RADIOSYNTHESIS, QUALITY CONTROL AND DOSE DISPENSING - A system and method for performing radiochemical synthesis, analysis and/or dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals using specially designed disposable components: palettes and caddies, the palette being an assembly of containers not connected with each other for direct material transfer; the caddy being a disposable component used to transfer material between containers on the palettes and/or other locations. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003792 | FUNCTIONAL SOIL MAPS - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to system and methods for generating functional soil maps. The systems and methods are configured to determine soil information for an area of interest; determine an elevation model for the area of interest; determine terrain attributes for the area of interest based on the elevation model; determine a relationship between the soil information and the terrain attributes for the area of interest; and generate a functional soil map based at least in part on the relationship between the soil information and the terrain attributes for the area of interest. In an embodiment, the systems and methods can be used to improve management strategies for crops and other land management regions. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003793 | SURFACE GAS CORRECTION BY GROUP CONTRIBUTION EQUILIBRIUM MODEL - Methods and systems are disclosed to determine total hydrocarbons from fluid-carrying fluids and solids from a geological formation during downhole operations. Gas extraction at a well site occurs through a gas extractor at a set pressure, detected temperature, detected density, and controlled volume rate. The quantities of various components of interest are determined from samples of fluid influent and effluent from the wellbore by solving a system of equations of state using a group contribution equilibrium model. Knowing approximate chemical compositions of the liquid fluid and solid phases before contamination with formation materials, with the detection of the gas phase and description of the solid phase from the geological formation, to allows for determination of total detectable hydrocarbons from geological formations at the surface, and their concentrations to be expressed as mole or mass fraction for materials coming from a wellbore while downhole operations. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003794 | Method of Detecting the Extent of Oil Degradation - A method of detecting the extent of degradation of an oil is provided. The method may comprise the steps of analyzing samples of the oil when fresh and when used; calculating electrochemical property data of the fresh and used engine oil; determining whether the electrochemical property data correlates with the degradation marker data; and using the electrochemical property to detect the extent of degradation of the oil of a used sample of the oil. The method may be used for any suitable oil, including mineral oil, synthetic oil and blends (a.k.a. semi-synthetic). The method can be used to maximize oil usage by monitoring used oil quality over time so that the oil is replaced when necessary and not before. The method can also identify trends in oil degradation. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003795 | GEM TESTER - A gem tester for testing a gem under test and a kit including a horizontal recharging stand are disclosed. In one embodiment of the gem tester, an elongated body has a line-of-sight contour tapering from a bulbous end to a radially deviating frontal nose having a probe extending therefrom. Internal circuitry measures electrical and thermal conductivity of the gem under test in order to identify the type of gem under test and drive a color control signal in response thereto. A luminescent mounting extends about the contact to provide, in response to the control signal, a color indication of the identified gem type. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003796 | Multi Point Method and Apparatus for monitoring the aging and changes in corresponding tensile performance properties of a polymer - The molecular weight distribution in a polymer sample can be used as a measure for when parts need to be replaced, and can be tracked over time to allow for predicting when parts need to be replaced and/or identifying the type of aging taking place in the polymer part. Molecular weight distribution determination has particular application in determining the replacement time and or aging parameters in polyamide (e.g., formed from 11-aminoundecanoic acid or formed from 12 aminododecanoic acid) polyvinyldiflouride, and polyethyelene pipe liners used in, for example, offshore oil and gas production and fuel transport operations. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003797 | METHOD FOR DETECTION OF ADENOSINE AND METABOLITES THEREOF - This invention relates is a label-free, enzyme-free, aptamer-free method for simultaneously measuring adenosine, and its intracellular metabolites, e.g., AMP, ADP and ATP, using high pressure liquid chromatography coupled to electrochemical detector (HPLC-ECD). | 2016-01-07 |
20160003798 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING ANALYTE CHARGE - The present disclosure provides a sensor including a pore and an applied electric field that is capable of detecting analytes such as nucleic acids. In accordance with various embodiments, the sensor comprises a fluidic chamber having electrically opposing portions with a membrane between, the membrane providing a pore suitable for the passage of an electrolyte between the electrically opposing portions of the fluidic chamber, and having at least one charged analyte tethered in proximity to the pore, a first circuit configured to apply an electric field capable of passing the electrolyte through the pore and pulling the at least one charged analyte into the pore, and a second circuit configured to measure a signal indicative of the charge of the at least one charged analyte. Also provided are methods for using the sensor, for example, to sequence a nucleic acid molecule. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003799 | Means and Methods for Assessing the Quality of a Biological Sample - The present invention relates to the field of diagnostic methods. Specifically, the present invention relates to a method for assessing the quality of a biological sample comprising the steps of determining in a sample the amount of at least one biomarker from Tables 1, 1′, 2, 2′, 3, 3′, 4, 5, 5′, 6, 7, and/or 8 and comparing the said amount of the at least one biomarker with a reference, whereby the quality of the sample is assessed. The invention also relates to tools for carrying out the aforementioned method, such as devices and kits. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003800 | METHODS OF MONITORING FOR ADHERENCE TO ARIPIPRAZOLE THERAPY - Methods for helping to monitor subject adherence with a prescribed antipsychotic drug treatment regimen are disclosed. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003801 | PHOTOACOUSTIC IMAGING DEVICE AND OXYGEN SATURATION MEASUREMENT METHOD - Provided is a photoacoustic imaging device including: a light source unit which generates an ultra-broadband pulsed laser beam and outputs the ultra-broadband pulsed laser beam; a filter unit which filters narrowband pulsed laser beams having predetermined different wavelength bands from the ultra-broadband pulsed laser beam to selectively extract the narrowband pulsed laser beams and outputs the narrowband pulsed laser beams as pulsed laser beams for photoacoustic imaging; and a PA (photoacoustic) unit which receives the pulsed laser beams for photoacoustic imaging to irradiate a measurement object with the pulsed laser beams for photoacoustic imaging and receives photoacoustic signals generated from the measurement object. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003802 | Module for Electronic Musical Instrument, and Electronic Musical Instrument - The invention provides a module for electronic musical instruments and an electronic musical instrument that is easy to use during drinking and allow a user to know the alcohol concentration in their exhaled breath in a timely manner. The electronic musical instrument of the present invention can easily be used by a user while drinking. Accordingly, the user and the audience can know the alcohol concentration in the user's exhaled breath in timely manner. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003803 | A SCREENING METHOD, A KIT, A METHOD OF TREATMENT AND A COMPOUND FOR USE IN A METHOD OF TREATMENT - A method of screening for a candidate compound for the treatment of a condition involving dysregulation of metabolism in a mammal, said method comprising bringing a compound into contact with at least one population of cells, comprising cells that express mTOR and Akt and that are capable of activating mTORC2 and Akt; determining mTORC2 activity and Akt activity in cells brought into contact with the compound, and identifying the candidate compound based on the determined mTORC2 activity and Akt activity. A kit for use in such a method of. A compound for use in a method of treatment of a condition involving dysregulation of metabolism in a mammal, and a method of treatment of such a condition. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003804 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING C-REL-DEPENDENT CYTOKINE PRODUCTION - The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for modulating c-Rel-dependent cytokine production without materially altering the level of expression of NFκB and/or the amount of IκB. The present invention is also directed to screening for modulators of c-Rel activity as determined by assaying for altered subcellular localization of c-Rel but where the level of expression of NFκB and/or the amount of IκB is materially unaltered. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003805 | METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING ARTHROPOD REPELLENTS AND ATTRACTANTS, AND COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS IDENTIFIED BY SUCH METHODS - Provided herein are screening methods for identifying compounds for use as an arthropod repellent based on the masking or inhibition of the detection of the skin odor by a cpA neuron. Provided herein are also screening methods for identifying compounds for use as an arthropod attractant based on activation of the cpA neuron. Further provided are one or more compounds identified using the screening methods described herein, and compositions containing such compounds. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003806 | HIGH THROUGHPUT ASSAYS FOR DETERMINING CONTRACTILE FUNCTION AND DEVICES FOR USE THEREIN - The present invention provides high throughput assays for identifying compounds that modulate a contractile function, as well as devices suitable for use in these assays. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003807 | TLR8 TRANSGENIC ANIMALS - Provided herein are human Toll-like receptor 8 (TLR8)-expressing transgenic animals and methods of use thereof. | 2016-01-07 |
20160003808 | MOLECULAR TARGETS AND COMPOUNDS, AND METHODS TO IDENTIFY THE SAME, USEFUL IN THE TREATMENT OF DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH EPITHELIAL MESENCHYMAL TRANSITION - The present invention relates to methods and assays for identifying agents useful in the treatment of diseases associated with epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT), in particular fibrotic diseases and cancer. The invention provides polypeptide and nucleic acid TARGETs, siRNA sequences based on these TARGETs and antibodies against the TARGETs. The invention is further related to pharmaceutical composition comprising siRNA sequences based on the TARGETs and antibodies against the TARGETs for use in the treatment of diseases associated with epithelial mesenchymal transition, in particular fibrotic disease and cancer. The invention further provides in vitro methods for inhibition of epithelial mesenchymal transition. | 2016-01-07 |