Carroll, NC
Alan Frederic Carroll, Raleigh, NC US
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20090120483 | CONDUCTIVE COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES FOR USE IN THE MANUFACTURE OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - The present invention is directed to a thick film conductive composition comprising: (a) electrically conductive silver powder; (b) zinc-containing additive; (c) glass frit wherein said glass frit is lead-free; dispersed in (d) organic medium. The present invention is further directed to an electrode formed from the composition above wherein said composition has been fired to remove the organic vehicle and sinter said glass particles. Still further, the invention is directed to a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device from a structural element composed of a semiconductor having a p-n junction and an insulating film formed on a main surface of the semiconductor comprising the steps of (a) applying onto said insulating film the thick film composition detailed above; and (b) firing said semiconductor, insulating film and thick film composition to form an electrode. Additionally, the present invention is directed to a semiconductor device formed by the method detailed above and a semiconductor device formed from the thick film conductive composition detailed above. | 05-14-2009 |
Alan Frederrick Carroll, Raleigh, NC US
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20090044858 | Method of Manufacture of Semiconductor Device and Conductive Compositions Used Therein - The present invention is directed to a thick film conductive composition comprising: (a) electrically conductive silver powder; (b) Mn-containing additive; (c) glass frit wherein said glass frit has a softening point in the range of 300 to 600° C.; dispersed in (d) organic medium. | 02-19-2009 |
David Carroll, Winston-Salem, NC US
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20090117087 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PRINTING BIOLOGICALLY COMPATIBLE NANOTUBE COMPOSITES OF AUTOLOGOUS TISSUE - A method of carrying out an autologous tissue implant in a subject in need thereof is carried out by: (a) forming an autologous tissue implant from autologous cells collected from a subject (e.g., by ink-jet printing, the autologous cells and the scaffold, separately or together), and then (b) implanting the autologous tissue implant in said subject. | 05-07-2009 |
David Loren Carroll, Winston-Salem, NC US
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20090173372 | Organic Optoelectronic Devices And Applications Thereof - The present invention provides organic optoelectronic devices including organic photovoltaic devices. In an embodiment, the present invention provides an organic optoelectronic device comprising a fiber core, a radiation transmissive first electrode surrounding the fiber core, at least one photosensitive organic layer surrounding the first electrode and electrically connected to the first electrode, and a second electrode surrounding the organic layer and electrically connected to the organic layer. | 07-09-2009 |
20100053931 | Solid State Lighting Compositions And Systems - The present invention relates to lighting technologies and, in particular, to solid state lighting technologies. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a lighting apparatus comprising a first electrode, a radiation transmissive second electrode, and a composite layer disposed between the first and second electrode, the composite layer comprising at least one electric field concentrator and at least one phosphor disposed in a radiation transmissive dielectric material. | 03-04-2010 |
20100075925 | Hyperthermic Technologies And Therapeutic Uses Thereof - The present invention provides nanoscale and microscale compositions useful for a variety of purposes, including the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a disease treatment system comprising a thermal induction agent and a radiation source, wherein the thermal induction agent comprises at least one carbon nanotube, at least one carbon microtube, or a mixture thereof. | 03-25-2010 |
20100209479 | Compositions And Methods For Treating Cancer - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating cancer and, in particular, to composition and methods comprising nanostructures. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a composition comprising a mixture, the mixture comprising at least one nanoparticle and at least one chemotherapeutic. | 08-19-2010 |
20100307580 | Lateral Organic Optoelectronic Devices And Applications Thereof - The present invention provides organic optoelectronic devices including organic photovoltaic devices. In some embodiments of the present invention, organic optoelectronic devices are operable to convert electromagnetic energy received at one or more points at the side or circumferential area of an optical fiber core into electrical energy. | 12-09-2010 |
20120134618 | PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE WITH FREQUENCY CONVERSION REGION - The present invention provides an organic fibrous photovoltaic device with a frequency conversion region comprising a waveguide being arranged normal to the axis of the fiber. | 05-31-2012 |
20150101417 | STRAIN GAUGE AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - In one aspect, wireless strain gauges are described herein. In some embodiments, a wireless strain gauge comprises a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag and a nano-composite backplane coupled to the RFID tag, wherein the resonant frequency of the RFID tag antenna demonstrates an exponential dependence or substantially exponential dependence on the strain sensed by the strain gauge. | 04-16-2015 |
Douglas R. Carroll, Mount Pleasant, NC US
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20100286529 | NEAR INFRA RED FLUORESCENCE IMAGING FOR VISUALIZATION OF BLOOD VESSELS DURING ENDOSCOPIC HARVEST - Endoscopic identification and dissection of a blood vessel in tissue during endoscopic harvest can be enhanced by injecting a bolus of ICG into the bloodstream, illuminating the target vessels with excitation light capable of exciting fluorescence in the ICG, and locating the vessel to be harvested by observing the ICG fluorescence. Moreover, collapsed blood vessel may be harvested by inserting an endoscope into the collapsed blood vessel, injecting into the collapsed blood vessel a bolus containing ICG to re-inflate the blood vessel, illuminating the target vessels with excitation light capable of exciting fluorescence in the ICG; and locating the re-inflated blood vessel by observing the ICG fluorescence. | 11-11-2010 |
Erin A. Carroll, Mooresville, NC US
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20140085181 | MOOD-ACTUATED DEVICE - This document describes techniques and apparatuses for implementing a mood-actuated device. In various embodiments, mood information corresponding to a current mood of a user is received. An emotional state of the user is determined based on the mood information, and a mood-actuated device is controlled to react based on the emotional state of the user. In some embodiments, the mood-actuated device includes a flexible material that is configured to react by changing to a shape based on the emotional state of the user. | 03-27-2014 |
20140188276 | MOOD-ACTUATED DEVICE - This document describes techniques and apparatuses for implementing a mood-actuated device. In various embodiments, indicators of an emotional state of a user are sensed, and a mood-actuated device is controlled to react based on the emotional state of the user. In some embodiments, the mood-actuated device includes a mechanical component that is configured to react by moving based on the emotional state of the user. | 07-03-2014 |
F. Ivy Carroll, Durham, NC US
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20100143391 | HAPTEN COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - The invention generally relates to hapten compounds comprising either (+)methamphetamine or (+)amphetamine conjugated to a linker. Generally speaking, hapten compounds of the invention may be used to elicit an immune response to one or more of (+)methamphetamine, (+)amphetamine, or (+)MDMA. | 06-10-2010 |
20130150357 | HYDROXYBUPROPION ANALOGUES FOR TREATING DRUG DEPENDENCE - The invention provides hydroxybupropion analogues capable of inhibiting the reuptake of one or more monoamines and/or acting as antagonists at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. The compounds may selectively bind to one or more monoamine transporters, including those for dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin and/or may selectively bind to one or more nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subtypes. Such compounds may be used to treat conditions that are responsive to modification of monoamine levels and/or antagonism of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, including drug dependency, depression, and obesity. | 06-13-2013 |
F. Ivy Carroll, Research Triangle Park, NC US
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20090318490 | COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR PROMOTING SMOKING CESSATION - Compounds and methods for promoting smoking cessation. The compounds may be used to treat a variety of other conditions and disease states. | 12-24-2009 |
Fleming V. Carroll, Clemmons, NC US
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20090038058 | Anti-fog breathing apparatus for the elimination of breath vapor condensation on the surfaces of protective eye lenses associated with recreational equipment. - A breathing apparatus used in conjunction with eye glasses, goggles, face masks or helmets each containing eye protection elements to restrict/eliminate the presence of breath vapor condensing on the surface of said equipment containing eye lenses while being worn primarily during sport and recreational activity. The breathing apparatus, through the containment of breath vapor at its source, moves vapor away from said eye lenses by use of a snorkel assembly containing: mouthpiece, multi-port manifold, flexible tubing terminating in dual function breath exhaust/entry sub-assembly. Device may be positioned above wearer's shoulders and secured to his/her neck by means of a tension and position-adjusting strap. Not only is this apparatus presented as an ACCESSORY to be worn along with said eye protection sports equipment but will also be INTEGRATED INTO THE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE of a face mask for use in sport and recreation activities such as paintball. | 02-12-2009 |
Fleming Vaughn Carroll, Clemmons, NC US
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20140194053 | Vertical Vent Stack Cap - A vent cap may include a hollow tube comprising a side wall defining at least one airway; a cap coupled to a first end of the hollow tube, the cap configured to deter one or more unwanted objects from entering the hollow tube through the first end; and a mesh material covering the at least one airway, the mesh material configured to allow air to pass through the at least one airway, the mesh material configured to deter the one or more unwanted objects from entering the hollow tube through the at least one airway. The vent cap may comply with one or more plumbing and/or building codes. | 07-10-2014 |
Frank I. Carroll, Durham, NC US
Frank Ivy Carroll, Research Triangle Park, NC US
Frank Ivy Carroll, Durham, NC US
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20120071560 | MONOAMINE REUPTAKE INHIBITORS - The invention provides bupropion analogue compounds capable of inhibiting the reuptake of one or more monoamines. The compounds may selectively bind to one or more monoamine transporters, including those for dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin. Such compounds may be used to treat conditions that are responsive to inhibition of the reuptake of monoamines, including addiction, depression, and obesity. | 03-22-2012 |
20130150373 | NICOTINIC RECEPTOR COMPOUNDS - Provided herein are compounds and methods of preparation of compounds that are capable of functioning as agonists or antagonists of a nicotinic receptor. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of these compounds, which may further comprise one or more additional therapeutic agents. Further provided are methods of treatment of various conditions that may be responsive to such activity at the nicotinic receptors, such as nicotine dependence. | 06-13-2013 |
20140357674 | NICOTINIC RECEPTOR COMPOUNDS - Compounds and compositions for promoting smoking cessation or decreasing tobacco use or nicotine addiction are provided. The compounds are 2′-fluoro-3′-(substituted phenyl) deschloroepibatidine analogs. The compounds have been found to modulate neuronal nicotine acetylcholine receptors and are useful in methods for the treatment of conditions or disorders influenced by the modulation of neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. | 12-04-2014 |
20150141416 | HYDROXYBUPROPION ANALOGUES FOR TREATING DRUG DEPENDENCE - The invention provides hydroxybupropion analogues capable of inhibiting the reuptake of one or more monoamines and/or acting as antagonists at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. The compounds may selectively bind to one or more monoamine transporters, including those for dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin and/or may selectively bind to one or more nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subtypes. Such compounds may be used to treat conditions that are responsive to modification of monoamine levels and/or antagonism of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, including drug dependency, depression, and obesity. | 05-21-2015 |
20150152119 | NICOTINIC RECEPTOR COMPOUNDS - Provided herein are compounds and methods of preparation of compounds that are capable of functioning as agonists or antagonists of a nicotinic receptor. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of these compounds, which may further comprise one or more additional therapeutic agents. Further provided are methods of treatment of various conditions that may be responsive to such activity at the nicotinic receptors, such as nicotine dependence. | 06-04-2015 |
John Carroll, Wake Forest, NC US
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20090121144 | READERS THAT COOPERATE WITH SINGLE-USE INTERNAL DOSIMETERS FOR DETECTING RADIATION IN MEDICAL PROCEDURES/THERAPIES - Methods, systems, devices, and computer program products include positioning single-use radiation internal dosimeters with MOSFETs into a patient to evaluate the radiation dose delivered during a medical procedure or treatment session. The MOSFETs can be unpowered during irradiation. | 05-14-2009 |
20090127469 | Single-Use External Dosimeters for Use in Radiation Therapies and Related Devices and Computer Program Products - Methods, systems, devices, and computer program products include positioning disposable single-use radiation sensor patches that have adhesive means onto the skin of a patient to evaluate the radiation dose delivered during a treatment session. The sensor patches are configured to be minimally obtrusive and operate without the use of externally extending power chords or lead wires. | 05-21-2009 |
20110121188 | SINGLE-USE INTERNAL DOSIMETERS FOR DETECTING RADIATION IN MEDICAL PROCEDURES/THERAPIES - Methods, systems, devices, and computer program products include positioning single-use radiation internal dosimeters with MOSFETs into a patient to evaluate the radiation dose delivered during a medical procedure or treatment session. The MOSFETs can be unpowered during irradiation. | 05-26-2011 |
20110210258 | DISPOSABLE SINGLE-USE EXTERNAL DOSIMETERS FOR DETECTING RADIATION IN FLUOROSCOPY AND OTHER MEDICAL PROCEDURES/THERAPIES - Methods, systems, devices, and computer program products include positioning single-use radiation sensor patches that have adhesive onto the skin of a patient to evaluate the radiation dose delivered during a medical procedure or treatment session. The sensor patches are configured to be relatively unobtrusive and operate during radiation without the use of externally extending power cords or lead wires. | 09-01-2011 |
Marvin Carroll, Greensboro, NC US
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20100065146 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FILLING A GAS CYLINDER - A charge station is provided for filling a gas cylinder with gas. The charge station includes a gas output port configured to be fluidly connected to a supply of gas. The gas output port is configured to be fluidly connected to the gas cylinder for filling the gas cylinder with gas from the supply of gas. The charge station also includes a control system operatively connected to the gas output such that the control system is configured to control filling of the gas cylinder, and a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader operatively connected to the control system, the RFID reader configured to read data from an RFID tag on the gas cylinder. | 03-18-2010 |
Mavin Carroll, Greensboro, NC US
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20140090745 | Method and System for Filling a Gas Cylinder - A charge station is provided for filling a gas cylinder with gas. The charge station includes a gas output port configured to be fluidly connected to a supply of gas. The gas output port is configured to be fluidly connected to the gas cylinder for filling the gas cylinder with gas from the supply of gas. The charge station also includes a control system operatively connected to the gas output such that the control system is configured to control filling of the gas cylinder, and a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader operatively connected to the control system, the RFD reader configured to read data from an RFID tag on the gas cylinder. | 04-03-2014 |
Michael Carroll, Jamestown, NC US
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20120218047 | VERTICAL BALLAST TECHNOLOGY FOR POWER HBT DEVICE - Power amplification devices are disclosed having a vertical ballast configuration to prevent thermal runaway in at least one stack of bipolar transistors formed on a semiconductor substrate. To provide a negative feedback to prevent thermal runaway in the bipolar transistors, a conductive layer is formed over and coupled to the stack. A resistivity of the conductive layer provides an effective resistance that prevents thermal runaway in the bipolar transistors. The vertical placement of the conductive layer allows for vertical heat dissipation and thus provides ballasting without concentrating heat. | 08-30-2012 |
20140242760 | SEMICONDUCTOR RADIO FREQUENCY SWITCH WITH BODY CONTACT - The present disclosure relates to a radio frequency (RF) switch that includes multiple body-contacted field effect transistor (FET) elements coupled in series. The FET elements may be formed using a thin-film semiconductor device layer, which is part of a thin-film semiconductor die. Conduction paths between the FET elements through the thin-film semiconductor device layer and through a substrate of the thin-film semiconductor die may be substantially eliminated by using insulating materials. Elimination of the conduction paths allows an RF signal across the RF switch to be divided across the series coupled FET elements, such that each FET element is subjected to only a portion of the RF signal. Further, each FET element is body-contacted and may receive reverse body biasing when the RF switch is in an OFF state, thereby reducing an OFF state drain-to-source capacitance of each FET element. | 08-28-2014 |
20140252566 | SILICON-ON-DUAL PLASTIC (SODP) TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A semiconductor device and methods for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor stack structure having a first surface and a second surface. A first polymer having a high thermal conductivity and a high electrical resistivity is disposed on the first surface of the semiconductor stack structure. An exemplary method includes providing the semiconductor stack structure with the second surface in direct contact with a wafer handle. A next step involves removing the wafer handle to expose the second surface of the semiconductor stack structure. A following step includes disposing a second polymer having high thermal conductivity and high electrical resistivity directly onto the second surface of the semiconductor stack structure. Additional methods apply silicon nitride layers on the first surface and second surface of the semiconductor stack structure before disposing the first polymer and second polymer to realize the semiconductor device. | 09-11-2014 |
20140252567 | PATTERNED SILICON-ON-PLASTIC (SOP) TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A semiconductor device and methods for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor stack structure attached to a wafer handle having at least one aperture that extends through the wafer handle to an exposed portion of the semiconductor stack structure. A thermally conductive and electrically resistive polymer substantially fills the at least one aperture and contacts the exposed portion of the semiconductor stack structure. One method for manufacturing the semiconductor device includes forming patterned apertures in the wafer handle to expose a portion of the semiconductor stack structure. The patterned apertures may or may not be aligned with sections of RF circuitry making up the semiconductor stack structure. A following step includes contacting the exposed portion of the semiconductor stack structure with a polymer and substantially filling the patterned apertures with the polymer, wherein the polymer is thermally conductive and electrically resistive. | 09-11-2014 |
20140306324 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH A POLYMER SUBSTRATE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A semiconductor device and methods for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor stack structure having a first surface and a second surface. A polymer substrate having a high thermal conductivity and a high electrical resistivity is disposed onto the first surface of the semiconductor stack structure. One method includes providing the semiconductor stack structure with the first surface in direct contact with a wafer handle. A next step involves removing the wafer handle to expose the first surface of the semiconductor stack structure. A following step includes disposing a polymer substrate having high thermal conductivity and high electrical resistivity directly onto the first surface of the semiconductor stack structure. | 10-16-2014 |
Randolph W. Carroll, Raleigh, NC US
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20100094645 | ERGONOMICS-BASED HEALTH FACILITATOR FOR COMPUTER USERS - A method, system and computer program product for facilitating ergonomics-based health in a user of a computer workstation is presented. The method includes the steps of detecting an ergonomics problem for a user of a computer workstation, wherein the ergonomics problem is directly related to a current real-time body position of the user, and wherein the ergonomics problem would likely cause an injury to the user if left uncorrected. A user health protection algorithm is then executed to generate an ergonomic recommendation. The user health protection algorithm utilizes user work parameters as inputs. The ergonomic recommendation, which will correct the ergonomics problem, is then presented to the user. | 04-15-2010 |
Sean Carroll, Trent Woods, NC US
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20120150561 | Prescription Verification System - A centralized verification system and method is provided that stores and processes information on a secure remote server database for verifying medical prescription orders originating from healthcare providers. A secure interactive website resides on a remote server with a unique URL address, enabling one or more clients to retrieve medical prescriptions originated and for ordering personnel information for prescription verification through the internet by use of a general purpose computer. Access is limited to medical and pharmacy personnel having a validated and authorized identification and access code. The system includes functionality for entering, editing, or deleting data files and retrieving and displaying them as requested by authorized users as they pertain to ordering and filling of medical prescriptions. | 06-14-2012 |
20120150563 | Prescription Verification System - A prescription verification system and method is provided that stores and processes information on one or more servers for verifying medical prescription orders originating from healthcare providers. The system and method enables one or more clients to retrieve medical prescriptions and for ordering personnel information for prescription verification through the system. The system includes functionality for entering, editing, or deleting data files and retrieving and displaying them as requested by authorized users as they pertain to ordering, verifying, filling and tracking of medical prescriptions. | 06-14-2012 |
Terry Neal Carroll, Boone, NC US
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20150223407 | Passive Solar Greenhouse - The present invention is directed to a passive solar greenhouse for controlling the greenhouse's interior environment and maximizing photosynthetic metabolism within the plants grown therein through regulation of sunlight, temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide levels and methods optimizing plant growth conditions by using passive solar greenhouse of the present invention. Generally the greenhouse has a sloped glazed face which faces substantially true south in the Northern hemisphere and substantially true north in the Southern hemisphere with a predetermined slope angle designed to maximize incident solar radiation (insolation) and increase the interior temperature during the colder months of the year while reducing overheating during the warmer months of the year. | 08-13-2015 |