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20120210428 | FLOW DATA FOR SECURITY INTRUSION DETECTION - Disclosed herein are techniques for detecting possible security intrusions in a computer network. The security intrusion detection may be based on analyzing patterns of how transactions flow through one or more software applications. For example, patterns of transaction flows are determined for an initial time period to establish a baseline of normal flow patterns. These normal flow patterns may be compared with patterns for transaction flows for a later time period. Deviations in the patterns of transaction flow may indicate a possible security intrusion. | 08-16-2012 |
20120259793 | Transaction Model With Structural And Behavioral Description Of Complex Transactions - A model is used to provide a user interface to track flows through at least one application of a computer system. The model relates the structural aspects of the at least one application to a behavioral model such as a business transaction hierarchy. The structural part of the model includes linked Vertex and Edge records. Vertex records for different instances of a component can be aggregated to provide a single vertex or node for display in a user interface. A Vertex record is linked to an Agent record and a Metric Path record. The Edge records identify tail and head components of a call. A set of Edge records can be associated with a Transaction record in the behavioral part of the model. A Transaction record can be associated with a Business Transaction Record, and a Business Transaction record can be associated with a Business Service Record. | 10-11-2012 |
20130276108 | FLOW DATA FOR SECURITY DATA LOSS PREVENTION - There are techniques for detecting and preventing possible security violations in a computer network. The security violation detection may be based on data attached to transactions as they flow through one or more software applications. A transaction that is processed by a sequence of software components that execute on one or more electronic devices may be traced. Data that is associated with the transaction as the transaction flows through the sequence of software components may be accessed. The accessed data may be analyzed to detect a possible security violation. The accessed data may be compared to one or more pre-defined patterns. The transaction may be intercepted upon detection of a possible security violation. | 10-17-2013 |
20140149575 | ROUTING OF PERFORMANCE DATA TO DEPENDENT CALCULATORS - A method, system and computer program product are disclosed for routing performance data to compute nodes. According to one aspect of the present disclosure each of a plurality of compute nodes are assigned a topic. Each topic may be associated with a set of calculations. Labeled performance metrics for an application are received. Each performance metric is labeled with a context under which the performance metric was collected. A topic is associated with each of the performance metrics based on the labeled context. Each respective node listens for a topic assigned to it in order to access the performance metrics associated with the assigned topic. Each respective node analyzes the performance metrics associated with the topic assigned to it. | 05-29-2014 |
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20120158489 | GENERATION OF ADVERTISING TARGETING INFORMATION BASED UPON AFFINITY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM AN ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORK - Systems and methods for automatically generating targeting information for presentation of an offer via an online social network using affinity information collected concerning members of online social networks in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. One embodiment includes indexing member profiles within social networks for affinity to keywords using a targeting system that retrieves data concerning member profiles and activities from servers within an online social network, identifying member profiles that have affinity for at least one offer keyword using the targeting system and the index, identifying additional keywords for which the identified member profiles have affinity using the targeting system and the index, determining a set of keywords that target a desired audience based upon the identified additional keywords, and targeting presentation of advertisements for the specific offer to members of an online social network using the online social network and the targeting keywords. | 06-21-2012 |
20120158518 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATICALLY GENERATING CAMPAIGNS USING ADVERTISING TARGETING INFORMATION BASED UPON AFFINITY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM AN ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORK - Systems and methods for automatically targeting advertising on an online social network using affinity information collected concerning members of one or more online social networks in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. One embodiment of the invention includes a targeting server configured to obtain data from at least one server that forms part of an online social network, where the obtained data describes member profiles of members of the online social network and activities performed on the online social network associated with the member profiles. In addition, the targeting server is configured to detect affinities between a member profile and keywords based upon data describing activities associated with the member profile and to provide the targeting keywords to a server that is part of the online social network so that the online social network displays the specific offer to online social network members targeted using the targeting keywords. | 06-21-2012 |
20130218678 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTING AND GENERATING TARGETING INFORMATION FOR SPECIFIC ADVERTISEMENTS BASED UPON AFFINITY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM AN ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORK - Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the invention can automatically generate advertising campaigns on an online social network using affinity information collected concerning members of one or more online social networks. In one embodiment, a method of targeting a piece of content as a paid advertisement within an online social network includes retrieving metrics with respect to engagement by members of an online social network, determining user affinities based upon the retrieved metrics, determining demographics of members of the online social network that have engaged with the pieces of content, identifying at least one cluster of members of the online social network based on the demographics, where the members are clustered based upon targeting information, and targeting at least one of the specific pieces of content as a paid advertisement targeted based on targeting information. | 08-22-2013 |
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20100042437 | CABINET WITH REMOTE INTEGRATION - Devices, systems, and methods are described for remotely managing items that are configured to be stored in at least one dispensing device. This includes receiving user identification information at a host computer system from an electronic device that is remotely located from the dispensing device. This also includes transmitting from the host computer system to the electronic device a disposition of at least one item, wherein the at least one item is associated with a patient. Further, this includes receiving, at the host computer system from the remote electronic device, information about the item originating from the dispensing device, wherein the information includes a further disposition of the item. | 02-18-2010 |
20130158705 | CABINET WITH REMOTE INTEGRATION - Devices, systems, and methods are described for remotely managing items that are configured to be stored in at least one dispensing device. This includes receiving user identification information at a host computer system from an electronic device that is remotely located from the dispensing device. This also includes transmitting from the host computer system to the electronic device a disposition of at least one item, wherein the at least one item is associated with a patient. Further, this includes receiving, at the host computer system from the remote electronic device, information about the item originating from the dispensing device, wherein the information includes a further disposition of the item. | 06-20-2013 |
20140180475 | CABINET WITH REMOTE INTEGRATION - Devices, systems, and methods are described for remotely managing items that are configured to be stored in at least one dispensing device. This include receiving user identification information at a host computer system from an electronic device that is remotely located from the dispensing device. This also includes transmitting from the host computer system to the electronic device a disposition of at least one item, wherein the at least one item is associated with a patient. Further, this includes receiving, at the host computer system from the remote electronic device, information about the item originating from the dispensing device, wherein the information includes a further disposition of the item. | 06-26-2014 |
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20090324453 | Catalytic Devices for Converting Urea to Ammonia - Disclosed are apparatuses, systems, and methods for treating exhaust. The disclosed apparatus and systems typically include a catalytic device for converting aqueous urea to ammonia. The catalytic device may include a pyrolysis catalyst and a hydrolysis catalyst for converting aqueous urea to ammonia. The catalytic device typically includes an upstream face that is positioned at an angle relative to exhaust flow when the device is positioned in a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system. | 12-31-2009 |
20100021356 | SPIN FORMED CATALYST - A catalytic device and method for forming a catalytic device are described. The devices and methods described can be used for emissions systems in heavy duty diesel engines. In particular, a method of spin forming a catalytic device generally includes disposing a mat about an outer surface of a catalyst substrate and inserting the catalyst substrate and mat inside a shell. The mat is between the shell and the catalyst substrate. The shell, catalyst substrate, and mat can be spin formed into at least a generally elliptical shape but generally other than a circle shape. | 01-28-2010 |
20100196225 | INCREASED REDUCTANT DECOMPOSITION REACTOR ROBUSTNESS THROUGH THE USE OF A HYDROLYTIC CATALYST COATING - A means for increasing the robustness of a SCR after-treatment system is provided. Specifically, a hydrolysis catalyst coating is applied to multiple surfaces within a decomposition reactor to aid in urea and urea based deposit decomposition and mitigation of urea based deposits. The reactor includes an injector mount attached to a middle tube portion, an inlet tube, an outlet tube and a mixer. A hydrolysis catalyst coating is applied to an inner surface of the injector mount, an inner surface of the middle tube portion, an inner surface of the outlet tube and an outer edge of the mixer. The hydrolysis catalyst coating is capable of decomposing urea and urea based deposits that comes in contact with the hydrolysis catalyst coating and mitigates the formation of urea based deposits. | 08-05-2010 |
20130233465 | SPIN FORMED CATALYST - A catalytic device and method for forming a catalytic device are described. The devices and methods described can be used for emissions systems in heavy duty diesel engines. In particular, a method of spin forming a catalytic device generally includes disposing a mat about an outer surface of a catalyst substrate and inserting the catalyst substrate and mat inside a shell. The mat is between the shell and the catalyst substrate. The shell, catalyst substrate, and mat can be spin formed into at least a generally elliptical shape but generally other than a circle shape. | 09-12-2013 |
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20090007553 | PREVENTION OF FACE-PLUGGING ON AFTERTREATMENT DEVICES IN EXHAUST - An inlet face for an aftertreatment device that prevents and/or eliminates face-plugging for a passageway where the inlet face is disposed. The inlet face includes a particular end surface disposed on an outer surface at the end of a substrate. The end surface includes at least one of a three-dimensional topographical configuration disposed at the end of the substrate, a chemical coating applied on the end of the substrate, or both a three-dimensional topographical configuration disposed on the end of the substrate and a chemical coating applied on the three-dimensional topographical configuration. As one example, the inlet face can be helpful in preventing carbonaceous fouling, which can result from engine exhaust material, such as carbon soot and other engine exhaust by-products. | 01-08-2009 |
20090019833 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A TIME-TEMPERATURE HISTORY OF AN AFTERTREATMENT DEVICE - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for determining a time-temperature history of an aftertreatment device. The apparatus includes an aftertreatment device comprising a substrate, and at least one thermal monitoring member (TMM) in thermal contact with the substrate. The TMMs may comprise a material that exhibits an electrical resistivity change at temperature over time. The apparatus may include a controller configured to measure the electrical resistivity of at least a portion of the TMMs, and to determine a thermal history based on the electrical resistivity measures. | 01-22-2009 |
20090038294 | Tuning Particulate Filter Performance Through Selective Plugging and Use of Multiple Particulate Filters to Reduce Emissions and Improve Thermal Robustness - Modified exhaust aftertreatment filters for filtering engine exhaust are provided as are methods of design and manufacturing modified exhaust aftertreatment filters. The modified filters are subject to reduced back pressure and reduced thermal gradients experienced during regeneration as compared to unmodified filters. The modified filters include flow-through channels obtained by unplugging channels which normally are plugged in an unmodified filter. | 02-12-2009 |
20120324852 | PREVENTION OF FACE-PLUGGING ON AFTERTREATMENT DEVICES IN EXHAUST - An inlet face for an aftertreatment device that prevents and/or eliminates face-plugging for a passageway where the inlet face is disposed. The inlet face includes a particular end surface disposed on an outer surface at the end of a substrate. The end surface includes at least one of a three-dimensional topographical configuration disposed at the end of the substrate, a chemical coating applied on the end of the substrate, or both a three-dimensional topographical configuration disposed on the end of the substrate and a chemical coating applied on the three-dimensional topographical configuration. As one example, the inlet face can be helpful in preventing carbonaceous fouling, which can result from engine exhaust material, such as carbon soot and other engine exhaust by-products. | 12-27-2012 |
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20080199647 | Asymmetric Multilayered Polymeric Film And Label Stock And Label Thereof - A polymeric film for labeling articles comprises an asymmetric multilayered film comprising specialized skin and core layers whose compositions address multiple needs including adhesion of a printing ink and an adhesive and die-cuttability. The polymeric film provides improved performance in the conversion to an adhesive containing label stock and adhesive label. | 08-21-2008 |
20080206505 | Multilayered Polymeric Film for Hot Melt Adhesive Labeling and Label Stock and Label Thereof - A polymeric film for labeling articles comprises a core layer (A), a print skin layer (B) comprising a polypropylene homopolymer, a polypropylene copolymer, a high density polyethylene, or a mixture of any of the foregoing polymers and at least 10% by weight based on the weight of the layer (B) of a polyolefin elastomer, an alkene-unsaturated carboxylic acid or acid derivative copolymer, or a mixture of any of the foregoing polymers, and an adhesive skin layer (C) comprising a polypropylene homopolymer, where the polymeric film is oriented. An adhesive containing label stock and an adhesive label die-cut from the adhesive containing label stock comprise the polymeric film which is especially useful for pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive applications. | 08-28-2008 |
20140069587 | Labels Compatible with Recycling - The present invention relates to adhesive compositions, facestocks and/or packaging labels containing same, where such compositions, facestocks and/or labels are designed to facilitate the recyclability of a plastic article formed from any suitable polymer or mixture of polymers (e.g., a polyethylene terephthalate (PET), recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET), high density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), polyesters, recycled polyesters, polylacticacid (PLA), biopolymers, cellulose or other types of polymers or plastics). In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for removing an adhesive composition, facestock and/or packaging label containing same, from a plastic article that is to be recycled and/or subjected to multi-generational recycling. | 03-13-2014 |
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20100052911 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR RFID TAG DETECTION - A system for tracking objects that include radio frequency identification (RFID) tags associated therewith. The system including a structure substantially defining an enclosure, a reflective interior of the enclosure configured for the reflection of radio signals, at least one conveyor belt that transports the objects through the structure, at least one RFID reader panel inside the structure, wherein the at least one RFID reader panel transmits a radio signal into the interior of the structure such that the radio signal will reflect off of the interior of the structure to increase a probability that the RFID tags associated with the objects that enter the structure are read, and an operator terminal that receives and stores information regarding read RFID tags from the at least one reader panel. | 03-04-2010 |
20110181393 | Wireless Collection of Fastener Data - Data is remotely collected from a plurality of fasteners in response to a query signal wirelessly transmitted by a reader. Each of the fasteners includes a sensor for measuring a parameter related to the stress on the fastener. A device adapted to be attached to each of the fasteners receives the query signal, activates the sensor to measure the parameter and wirelessly transmits the data including the parameter to the reader. | 07-28-2011 |
20120306666 | Aircraft Part Control System - A method and apparatus for managing parts. Location information is displayed for a part on an aircraft on a mobile device. A determination is made as to whether the part is present in a location using a sensor system in the mobile device when the mobile device is in a zone including the location. A presence of the part in the location is indicated in response to the part being present in the location. | 12-06-2012 |
20140320302 | Wireless Collection of Fastener Data - Data is remotely collected from a plurality of fasteners in response to a query signal wirelessly transmitted by a reader. Each of the fasteners includes a sensor for measuring a parameter related to the stress on the fastener. A device adapted to be attached to each of the fasteners receives the query signal, activates the sensor to measure the parameter and wirelessly transmits the data including the parameter to the reader. | 10-30-2014 |
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20110205769 | POWER SHARING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TWO-STAGE POWER SUPPLIES - One embodiment of the invention provides a method for optimizing the power consumption in a redundant power system. A pulse width modulation waveform is generated in each of a first and second power supply to control the power output of each power supply. In response to the system load reaching a power setpoint, the first and second power supplies supply power to the system load in parallel. In response to the system load being below the power setpoint, the pulse width modulation waveform is disabled or blocked in the second power supply, and the system load is powered substantially entirely with the first power supply. | 08-25-2011 |
20130191664 | Managing Server Power Consumption In A Data Center - Methods, system, and computer program products are provided for managing server power consumption in a data center. Embodiments include detecting, by a circuit monitoring interposer, a type of a power circuit that is currently coupled to the circuit monitoring interposer; determining a power capacity of the power circuit based on the type of the power circuit; receiving, by the circuit monitoring interposer, a power consumption server measurement from each server monitoring interposer of a plurality of server monitoring interposers, each power consumption server measurement corresponding to a server of the plurality of servers; determining a total power consumption of the power circuit in dependence upon a total of the power consumption server measurements; and determining whether the total power consumption exceeds the power capacity, and if the total power consumption of the power circuit exceeds the power capacity, instructing one or more servers to reduce their power consumption. | 07-25-2013 |
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20090270423 | ANTIBACTERIAL SMALL MOLECULES AND METHODS FOR THEIR SYNTHESIS - The present invention relates generally to compounds providing antibacterial therapeutic agents and preparations, and related methods of using and making antibacterial compounds. Antibacterial compounds of the present invention include chalcone, alkylpyrimidine, aminopyrimidine and cyanopyridine compounds and derivatives thereof exhibiting minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) similar to or less than conventional antibacterial compounds in wide use. | 10-29-2009 |
20100261763 | ANTIBACTERIAL AGENTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention relates generally to compounds providing antibacterial therapeutic agents and preparations, and related methods of using and making antibacterial compounds. Antibacterial compounds of the present invention include chalcone, alkylpyrimidine, aminopyrimidine and cyanopyridine compounds and derivatives thereof exhibiting minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) similar to or less than conventional antibacterial compounds in wide use. For example, the present invention provides chalcone and cyanopyridine compounds, and derivatives thereof, exhibiting high antibacterial activities having multiple electron withdrawing group substituents, such as halogens and fluorinated alky groups, and optionally having hydroxyl and/or alkoxyl groups substituents. | 10-14-2010 |
20100305182 | COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING COMMUNICATION AND VIRULENCE IN QUORUM SENSING BACTERIA - The present invention provides compositions and methods for modulating the communication and virulence of quorum sensing bacteria. In various exemplary embodiments, the invention provides a combinatorial library of quorum sensing compounds including synthetic analogs of naturally occurring and non-naturally occurring acyl-homoserine lactone (AHL) analogs, and methods of synthesizing and using these compounds. | 12-02-2010 |
20110046195 | Non-Lactone Carbocyclic and Heterocyclic Antagonists and Agonists of Bacterial Quorum Sensing - Compounds which modulate quorum sensing in quorum sensing bacteria. Compounds of the invention inhibit quorum sensing and/or activate quorum sensing in various bacteria. Compounds that inhibit quorum sensing are particularly useful for inhibition of detrimental bacterial biofilm formation. Compounds that activate quorum sensing are particularly useful for promoting growth and biofilm formation of beneficial bacterial. | 02-24-2011 |
20120277252 | Antibacterial Agents and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention relates generally to compounds providing antibacterial therapeutic agents and preparations, and related methods of using and making antibacterial compounds. Antibacterial compounds of the present invention include chalcone, alkylpyrimidine, aminopyrimidine and cyanopyridine compounds and derivatives thereof exhibiting minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) similar to or less than conventional antibacterial compounds in wide use. For example, the present invention provides chalcone and cyanopyridine compounds, and derivatives thereof, exhibiting high antibacterial activities having multiple electron withdrawing group substituents, such as halogens and fluorinated alkyl groups, and optionally having hydroxyl and/or alkoxyl groups substituents. | 11-01-2012 |
20140142156 | Non-Lactone Carbocyclic and Heterocyclic Antagonists and Agonists of Bacterial Quorum Sensing - Compounds which modulate quorum sensing in quorum sensing bacteria. Compounds of the invention inhibit quorum sensing and/or activate quorum sensing in various bacteria. Compounds that inhibit quorum sensing are particularly useful for inhibition of detrimental bacterial biofilm formation. Compounds that activate quorum sensing are particularly useful for promoting growth and biofilm formation of beneficial bacterial. | 05-22-2014 |
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20080312319 | Modulation of Bacterial Quorum Sensing with Synthetic Ligands - The present invention provides compounds and methods for modulation of the quorum sensing of bacteria. In an embodiment, the compounds of the present invention are able to act as replacements for naturally occurring bacterial quorum sensing ligands in a ligand-protein binding system; that is, they imitate the effect of natural ligands and produce an agonistic effect. In another embodiment, the compounds of the present invention are able to act in a manner which disturbs or inhibits the naturally occurring ligand-protein binding system in quorum sensing bacteria; that is, they produce an antagonistic effect. The compounds of the present invention comprise N-acylated-homoserine lactones (AHLs) comprised of a wide range of acyl groups. | 12-18-2008 |
20110212860 | Modulation of Bacterial Quorum Sensing With Synthetic Ligands - The present invention provides compounds and methods for modulation of the quorum sensing of bacteria. In an embodiment, the compounds of the present invention are able to act as replacements for naturally occurring bacterial quorum sensing ligands in a ligand-protein binding system; that is, they imitate the effect of natural ligands and produce an agonistic effect. In another embodiment, the compounds of the present invention are able to act in a manner which disturbs or inhibits the naturally occurring ligand-protein binding system in quorum sensing bacteria; that is, they produce an antagonistic effect. The compounds of the present invention comprise N-acylated-homoserine lactones (AHLs) comprised of a wide range of acyl groups. | 09-01-2011 |
20150080349 | MODULATION OF BACTERIAL QUORUM SENSING WITH SYNTHETIC LIGANDS - The present invention provides compounds and methods for modulation of the quorum sensing of bacteria. In an embodiment, the compounds of the present invention are able to act as replacements for naturally occurring bacterial quorum sensing ligands in a ligand-protein binding system; that is, they imitate the effect of natural ligands and produce an agonistic effect. In another embodiment, the compounds of the present invention are able to act in a manner which disturbs or inhibits the naturally occurring ligand-protein binding system in quorum sensing bacteria; that is, they produce an antagonistic effect. The compounds of the present invention comprise N-acylated-homoserine lactones (AHLs) comprised of a wide range of acyl groups. | 03-19-2015 |
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20080241423 | HIGH K DIELECTRIC GROWTH ON METAL TRIFLATE OR TRIFLUOROACETATE TERMINATED III-V SEMICONDUCTOR SURFACES - Surface preparation of a compound semiconductor surface, such as indium antimonide (InSb), with a triflating agent, such as triflic anhydride or a trifluoroacetylating agent, such as trifluoroacetic anhydride is described. In one embodiment, the triflating or trifluoroacetylating passivates the compound semiconductor surface by terminating the surface with triflate trifluoroacetate groups. In a further embodiment, a triflating agent or trifluoroacetylating agent is employed to first convert a thin native oxide present on a compound semiconductor surface to a soluble species. In another embodiment, the passivated compound semiconductor surface is activated in an ALD chamber by reacting the triflate or trifluoroacetate protecting groups with a protic source, such as water (H | 10-02-2008 |
20090004385 | Copper precursors for deposition processes - In one embodiment, a method comprises providing a chemical phase deposition copper precursor within a chemical phase deposition chamber; and depositing a metal film onto a substrate with the copper precursor by a chemical phase deposition process. | 01-01-2009 |
20090095984 | DIELECTRIC INTERFACE FOR GROUP III-V SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A Group III-V Semiconductor device and method of fabrication is described. A high-k dielectric is interfaced to a confinement region by a chalcogenide region. | 04-16-2009 |
20120070981 | ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION OF A COPPER-CONTAINING SEED LAYER - The present disclosure relates to the field of microelectronic device fabrication and, more particularly, to the formation of copper-containing seed layers for the fabrication of interconnects in integrated circuits. The copper-containing seed layers may be formed in an atomic layer deposition process with a copper pre-cursor and organometallic co-reagent. | 03-22-2012 |
20120161295 | CYCLIC CARBOSILANE DIELECTRIC FILMS - Embodiments of the invention provide dielectric films and low-k dielectric films and methods for making dielectric and low-k dielectric films. Dielectric films are made from carbosilane-containing precursors. In embodiments of the invention, dielectric film precursors comprise attached porogen molecules. In further embodiments, dielectric films have nanometer-dimensioned pores. | 06-28-2012 |
20140004358 | LOW K CARBOSILANE FILMS | 01-02-2014 |
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20100331644 | HOUSING FOR AN INTRAVASCULAR SENSOR - An apparatus houses an intravascular sensor and is configured to measure the analyte in a biological sample of a host. The apparatus includes a fluid coupler having a first end configured to mate with a connecting end of a catheter and a second end configured to mate with a tubing assembly including, for example, an infusion pump, and a housing connected to the fluid coupler. The housing is configured to receive a sensor disposed within the fluid coupler such that when the fluid coupler is mated to the catheter, the sensor can be exposed to a biological sample. The housing is also configured to electrically couple the sensor with an external device, such as a processor for receiving and analyzing the sensor output. The housing and the fluid coupler are connected such that a fluidic seal is formed thereby preventing fluid in the fluid coupler from entering the housing. | 12-30-2010 |
20140005508 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS TO COMPENSATE FOR EFFECTS OF TEMPERATURE ON IMPLANTABLE SENSORS | 01-02-2014 |
20140107450 | SENSORS FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE MONITORING, AND RELATED METHODS - Sensor devices including dissolvable tissue-piercing tips are provided. The sensor devices can be used in conjunction with dissolvable needles configured for inserting the sensor devices into a host. Hardening agents for strengthening membranes on sensor devices are also provided. Methods of using and fabricating sensor devices are also provided. | 04-17-2014 |
20140213866 | SENSORS FOR CONTINUOUS ANALYTE MONITORING, AND RELATED METHODS - Sensor devices including dissolvable tissue-piercing tips are provided. The sensor devices can be used in conjunction with dissolvable needles configured for inserting the sensor devices into a host. Hardening agents for strengthening membranes on sensor devices are also provided. Methods of using and fabricating sensor devices are also provided. | 07-31-2014 |
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20110098820 | END CAP FOR A VERTEBRAL IMPLANT - An implant for insertion between adjacent vertebral members, comprising an implant body with at least one base section and an end cap. The end cap is adapted for selective positioning on a base section via rotational adjustment of the end cap. The end cap comprises an exterior contact surface that faces away from the implant body when positioned on the base section, a seating surface which contacts the base section when positioned on the implant body, an end cap angulation, and locking passages extending between the exterior contact surface and seating surface and adapted to receive base section teeth. The locking passages and base teeth are complimentarily configured to engage and securely maintain the end cap positioned on the base section such that the implant imparts the end cap angulation to an adjacent vertebral body at a selected point when the implant is positioned between adjacent vertebral members. | 04-28-2011 |
20110106258 | END CAP FOR A VERTEBRAL IMPLANT - An implant for insertion between adjacent vertebral members, comprising an implant body with at least one base section and an end cap. The end cap is adapted for selective positioning on a base section via rotational adjustment of the end cap. The end cap comprises an exterior contact surface that faces away from the implant body when positioned on the base section, a seating surface which contacts the base section when positioned on the implant body, end cap angulation, positioning passages adapted to receive positioning teeth, the positioning passages and positioning teeth complimentarily configured to facilitate positioning the end cap on the base section, and a locking mechanism adapted to lockingly engage the end cap and base section such that the implant imparts end cap angulation to an adjacent vertebral body at the selected point when the implant is positioned in the intervertebral space. | 05-05-2011 |
20110184523 | SLIDE-ON END CAP FOR A VERTEBRAL IMPLANT - An implant for insertion between adjacent vertebral members, comprising an implant body with a base section having positioning teeth, and an end cap adapted for positioning at a selected point on the base section via adjustment of an approach direction. The end cap comprises a seating surface adapted to contact the base section when positioned on the implant body, an end cap angulation, and positioning passages adapted to receive the positioning teeth. The implant may further comprise a locking mechanism adapted to lockingly engage the end cap and base section and prevent axial movement of the end cap. The positioning passages and positioning teeth are complementarily configured to facilitate slideably positioning the end cap on the base section. The implant body and end cap combination will impart end cap angulation to an adjacent vertebral body at the selected point when the implant is positioned in the intervertebral space. | 07-28-2011 |
20120197402 | INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT WITH ROTATING MEMBER - An implant for spacing apart skeletal structures. The implant includes a base, a rotatable member, and a connector. The base extends around at least a portion of the member, and the member is pivotally connected to the base by the connector. The member includes a first pair of opposing sides that have a first height that is smaller than or equal to a height of the base, and a second pair of opposing sides that have a second height larger than the base. The member is movable to a first rotational position with the first pair of opposing sides facing in the same direction as the sides of the base such that the member is shorter than or equal to the base. The member is also movable to a second rotational position with the second pair of opposing sides facing in the same direction as the sides of the base such that the member is taller than the base. | 08-02-2012 |
20120259416 | LATERALLY EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SPINAL FUSION IMPLANT - A spinal implant particularly adapted for lateral expansion while disposed in the disc space between adjacent vertebrae. The implant includes a first frame member pivotally linked to a second frame member via at least one, and preferably multiple, pivoting links. The implant may be inserted into the disc space in a collapsed configuration using a lateral approach, and then expanded in the anterior-posterior direction (lateral to insertion direction) to a deployed configuration where the first and second frame members are farther apart. The implant may be expanded by holding one frame member and pushing on the other frame member or one or more proximal links linking the two frame members. | 10-11-2012 |
20130103153 | INTERBODY IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - An interbody implant system includes at least one endplate member defining a longitudinal axis, a trial member and a permanent implant. The endplate member is configured for engagement with a vertebral endplate and permanent implantation. The trial member is configured for disposal adjacent the at least one endplate member within an intervertebral space. The permanent implant member has a configuration and dimension corresponding to the trial member, and is disposed adjacent the at least one endplate member within the intervertebral space. | 04-25-2013 |
20130110241 | PIVOTABLE INTERBODY IMPLANT SYSTEM | 05-02-2013 |
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20090036746 | Instrumentation for tissue retraction - Instrumentation for retracting tissue comprising a retractor member including a sidewall defining an axial passage extending along a length thereof and a lateral opening in transverse communication with the passage. A pin member is disposed within the passage and includes a distal end portion positionable adjacent the distal end of the retractor member, with at least a portion of the pin member positioned adjacent and visible through the lateral opening. In another embodiment, the retractor member includes a sidewall having a main sidewall portion defining a first wall thickness, and an enlarged sidewall portion extending axially along a length of the sidewall and defining a second wall thickness greater than the first wall thickness, with the sidewall defining an axial passage extending through the enlarged sidewall portion. A pin member is disposed within the passage and includes a distal end portion positionable adjacent the distal end of the retractor member. | 02-05-2009 |
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20100318132 | Spinal Implants and Methods With Extended Multi-Axial Anchor Assemblies - Systems and methods are provided that include a plate member engageable to the spinal column with an anchor assembly. The anchor assembly includes a coupling member having a post extending through at least one opening of the plate member and an anchor member pivotally captured in a receiver member of the coupling member below a lower surface of the plate member. A locking member secures the plate member to the coupling member. The coupling member includes an extended post with a proximal removable portion. The extended post facilitates placement of the plate member in position relative to the anchor assembly when engaged to the patient and be employed to reduce the plate member toward the anchor assembly when engaged to a vertebra. | 12-16-2010 |
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20110190890 | END CAP FOR A VERTEBRAL IMPLANT - An implant for insertion between adjacent vertebral members, comprising an implant body with a base section having positioning teeth, and an end cap for positioning at a selected point on the base section via adjustment of an approach direction. The end cap comprises a seating surface which contacts the base section when positioned on the implant body, an end cap angulation, and positioning passages for receiving positioning teeth. The implant may comprise a locking mechanism for lockingly engaging the end cap and base section and preventing end cap axial movement. The positioning passages and positioning teeth configured to facilitate end cap slideable positioning on the base section. And, a positioning passage comprising a locking tenon for lockingly engaging a positioning tooth in the positioning passage. The implant body and end cap combination imparting angulation to an adjacent vertebral body at the selected point when positioned in the intervertebral space. | 08-04-2011 |
20110270395 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING RADIATION IN SELECTED DIRECTIONS - Embodiments of the invention include a device for supplementing or replacing a spinal structure and therapeutically delivering radiation to tissue. Some embodiments include a radiation source and a combination of members surrounding the radiation source that move relative to one another to permit or restrict emission of radiation from the device. | 11-03-2011 |
20120029518 | LUMBO-SACRAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for treating a lumbo-sacral junction includes at least one dilator configured to create a passageway from a direct lateral trajectory in a body defining a longitudinal axis. A cutting instrument is configured to create a bore, oriented at an angle from the longitudinal axis, in a L5 vertebrae of the body extending to a central portion of a L5-S1 intervertebral disc space of the body. A delivery instrument is configured to deliver an implant through the bore to the central portion of the L5-S1 disc space. Methods of use are disclosed. | 02-02-2012 |
20120029638 | VERTEBRAL BODY REPLACEMENT DEVICE CONFIGURED TO DELIVER A THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCE - Embodiments of the invention include a medical implant having a vertebral body replacement device, alone or in combination with other complimentary elements, configured to deliver one or more therapeutic substances. The one or more therapeutic substances may be contained in the medical implant or be ported to the medical implant. | 02-02-2012 |
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20100057956 | Virtual Media Systems, Methods and Devices - In a KVM system, a system provides for USB devices to be accessed by target computers. A KVM switch connects a client with a target server via a network, the client computer having at least one device attached thereto. A second mechanism connects to a USB port of the target and communicates with the target using a USB protocol. A client mechanism communicates with the second mechanism via the network. A virtual media mechanism enables the target server to access the USB device attached to the client. | 03-04-2010 |
20100077118 | Virtual Media Systems, Methods and Devices - In a KVM system, a system provides for USB devices to be accessed by target computers. A KVM switch connects a client with a target server via a network, the client computer having at least one device attached thereto. A second mechanism connects to a USB port of the target and communicates with the target using a USB protocol. A client mechanism communicates with the second mechanism via the network. A virtual media mechanism enables the target server to access the USB device attached to the client. | 03-25-2010 |
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20090000626 | HAPTIC GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for joint replacement is provided. A representation of a first bone is created, and a representation of a second bone is created. Bone preparation for implanting a first implant on the first bone is planned. The first bone to receive the first implant is prepared by manipulating a surgical tool to sculpt the first bone. Bone preparation for implanting a second implant on the second bone after preparing the first bone is planned. The second bone to receive the second implant is prepared by manipulating the surgical tool to sculpt the second bone. | 01-01-2009 |
20090000627 | HAPTIC GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A surgical planning method is provided. A representation of a bone of a joint is created. The joint is moved to a first position. A first point corresponding to a first location in the joint is identified when the joint is in the first position. The joint is moved to a second position. A second point corresponding to a second location in the joint is identified, when the joint is in the second position. Bone preparation for implanting an implant on the bone is planned based at least in part on the first and second points. | 01-01-2009 |
20090012531 | HAPTIC GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A surgical apparatus includes a surgical device, configured to be manipulated by a user to perform a procedure on a patient, and a computer system. The computer system is programmed to create a representation of an anatomy of a patient; to associate the anatomy and a surgical device with the representation of the anatomy; to manipulate the surgical device to perform a procedure on a patient by moving a portion of the surgical device in a region of the anatomy; to control the surgical device to provide at least one of haptic guidance and a limit on manipulation of the surgical device, based on a relationship between the representation of the anatomy and at least one of a position, an orientation, a velocity, and an acceleration of a portion of the surgical device; and to adjust the representation of the anatomy in response to movement of the anatomy during the procedure. | 01-08-2009 |
20090012532 | HAPTIC GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A surgical planning method is provided. A height of a cartilage surface above a bone is detected. A representation of the bone and a representation of the height of the cartilage surface is created. Bone preparation for implanting an implant on the bone is planned based at least in part on the detected height of the cartilage surface. | 01-08-2009 |
20120109150 | HAPTIC GUIDANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A surgical apparatus includes a surgical device, configured to be manipulated by a user to perform a procedure on a patient, and a computer system. The computer system is programmed to implement control parameters for controlling the surgical device to provide at least one of haptic guidance to the user and a limit on user manipulation of the surgical device, based on a relationship between an anatomy of the patient and at least one of a position, an orientation, a velocity, and an acceleration of a portion of the surgical device, and to adjust the control parameters in response to movement of the anatomy during the procedure. | 05-03-2012 |