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20120006572 | STADIUM GROOMER - The stadium groomer includes a hitch adapted to be pulled by a vehicle. An adjustable hitching mechanism is disposed on one side of the hitch. The hitch includes a base having wheels disposed at the bottom of the base. A grooming frame is pivotally mounted to the opposite side of the base. The grooming frame includes a tank that can be selectively filled with water to increase the weight of the grooming frame. A plurality of plow blades are disposed on opposite sides of the tank in a relatively staggered pattern, and the penetration depth of each of the blades Is adjustable. An adjustable base leveling bar and a pivotal smoothing bar are mounted to the tank on the trailing side thereof. The leveling bar levels the plowed soil beneath the penetration depth of the plow blades while the smoothing bar smoothes the disturbed surface. | 01-12-2012 |
20120325501 | Universal Farrier's Hoof and Cradle Support Stand - The present invention is a combination of a hoof support stand and a cradle support stand that is to be used by a farrier. A hoof support and a cradle support are both attached to a multipurpose pivot mechanism. The multipurpose pivot mechanism is rotatably attached to an adjustable height stand. The rotatable capability allows a farrier to immediately switch between either the hoof support or the cradle support without needing to remove or attach additional components. The adjustable height stand is removably attached to a base support that is conical to provide optimal stability. A padded support is attached to the multipurpose pivot mechanism so that a horse's fetlock can comfortably and securely rest within the cradle support. The padded support is an improvement to slings used with conventional cradle support stands. | 12-27-2012 |
20130068485 | Method For Heatless Manufacture Of Horseshoes - A method for cold manufacturing horseshoes utilizes a laser cutter, a hydraulic press, and a sanding belt to cut horseshoes from a sheet of material without heating up the sheet of material. Information, including dimensions of the horseshoe as well as position and size of a plurality of nail holes, is fed into a control computer for the laser cutter. The laser cutter cuts an outline of the horseshoe from the sheet of material, as directed by the control computer. The laser cutter also creates nail outlines, providing a guide for the second step involving the hydraulic press. Once the nail outlines are created an appropriately sized punch is selected for the hydraulic press. The hydraulic press uses the punch to bore through the outlines, creating beveled nail holes. The horseshoe is then moved to a sanding belt, where a rear surface and edge of the horseshoe is sanded smooth. | 03-21-2013 |
20150028092 | Horse Training Stick - A horse training stick that consists of an elongated body, a cord, a crook handle, a keeper, and an end cap. The elongated body and the cord allow the trainer to contact the horse from a distance by holding the crook handle. The end cap is attached on the opposite end of the elongated body. The cord is connected to the end cap. The keeper allows the cord to be stored when not in use. The keeper is mounted onto the elongated body and the position of the keeper can be changed according to user preference. | 01-29-2015 |
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20090174449 | DRIVING CIRCUIT SLEW RATE COMPENSATION METHOD - An apparatus for compensating slew rate of a driving circuit includes: a first circuit, for receiving an edge transition from the driving circuit and generating a first pulse proportional to an actual slope of the edge transition; a second circuit, for receiving an ideal edge transition of the driving circuit and generating a second pulse proportional to an ideal slope of the ideal edge transition; a comparison circuit, coupled to the first circuit and the second circuit, for comparing an extreme value of amplitude of the first pulse with an extreme value of amplitude of the second pulse to produce a comparison signal; and a control circuit, coupled to the comparison circuit, for increasing or decreasing the slew rate of the driving circuit according to the comparison signal. | 07-09-2009 |
20090195073 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING IDEAL RISE AND FALL TIME - A system for generating an ideal rise or fall time includes: a first current source, for providing a first current; an adjustable capacitive component, coupled to the first current source, for generating an output signal according to a total capacitance controlled by a comparison signal; a signal conversion circuit, coupled to the adjustable capacitive component, for restoring charges stored in the adjustable capacitive component to a predetermined value when a voltage level of the output signal reaches a reference value to generate a clock-like signal; and a comparison circuit, coupled to the signal conversion circuit and the adjustable capacitive component, for comparing a period of the clock-like signal with a reference period of a reference clock signal and generating the comparison signal to adjust the total capacitance of the adjustable capacitive component when periods are not the same. | 08-06-2009 |
20090237146 | Dynamic Voltage Pump Circuit and Method of Dynamically Generating an Output Supply Voltage Thereof - A dynamic voltage pump circuit includes a first stage voltage pump, a second stage voltage pump, a limiter, and a comparator. The first stage voltage pump generates an intermediate supply voltage according to an input supply voltage and a pump signal. The second stage voltage pump generates an output supply voltage according to the intermediate supply voltage, the pump signal, and an enable signal; the second stage voltage pump is enabled and disabled when the enable signal is asserted and de-asserted, respectively. The limiter controls the pump signal according to a comparison of the output supply voltage with a first reference voltage. The comparator compares the first reference voltage with a second reference voltage to generate the enable signal, and can assert the enable signal when the desired output supply voltage exceeds the maximum possible intermediate supply voltage generated by the first stage voltage pump. | 09-24-2009 |
20090261801 | LOW-VOLTAGE CURRENT REFERENCE AND METHOD THEREOF - A low-voltage current reference providing a current being substantially constant with temperature includes a low voltage bandgap, a start circuit coupled to the low voltage bandgap, and a current summer coupled to the low voltage bandgap and to the start circuit. The low voltage bandgap is for providing a constant voltage reference, and the start circuit is for starting the low voltage bandgap from a non-start mode and for providing a proportional to absolute temperature (PTAT) current reference. The current summer is for providing a constant current reference according to the constant voltage reference and the PTAT current reference. | 10-22-2009 |
20090261870 | POWER-ON DETECTION CIRCUIT FOR DETECTING MINIMUM OPERATIONAL FREQUENCY - A power-on detection circuit for detecting a minimum operational frequency includes: an oscillating circuit, which includes: a ring oscillator, for generating a first oscillating signal; and a high pass filter for filtering the first oscillating signal to generate a second oscillating signal. The power-on detection circuit also includes a rectification device, coupled to the high pass filter, for generating a logic signal once the second oscillating signal reaches a certain frequency. | 10-22-2009 |
20100231265 | METHOD FOR DETECTING MINIMUM OPERATIONAL FREQUENCY - A method of detecting a minimum operational frequency includes: generating a signal that becomes an oscillating signal at a first predetermined frequency; and generating a logic signal to provide a level transition when a frequency of the oscillating signal reaches a second predetermined frequency corresponding to the minimum operational frequency. The logic signal is generated by: providing a transistor that is activated at the second predetermined frequency; providing a capacitor; storing charges in the capacitor when the oscillating signal is below the second predetermined frequency; discharging the capacitor when the transistor is activated by the oscillating signal; and outputting the logic signal when the capacitor discharges. | 09-16-2010 |
20130170286 | DECOUPLING CAPACITANCE CALIBRATION DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DRAM - A decoupling capacitance (decap) calibration device includes a plurality of parallel decoupling capacitors configured to be electrically connected to a power supply at a point between the power supply and logic circuitry. The plurality of capacitors exhibit a plurality of different capacitance values and are configured to independently turn on or off according to a plurality of inputs. Decap calibration circuitry is configured to update the plurality of inputs in response to a determination signal. A voltage detector is configured to detect a voltage at an output of the plurality of capacitors and to compare the output voltage to a reference voltage. The decap calibration device is configured to generate the determination signal in response to the voltage comparison. | 07-04-2013 |
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20080255894 | Electronic product information display system - The invention discloses a printed label and a display shelf for a business establishment, including a display shelf having a length and at least one area on which at least one product is to be placed. The area has a length and a depth. The label includes product information printed thereon for identifying the at least one product for display on the shelf, and first and second space indicators for indicating a position, corresponding to a portion of the length of the shelf, at which the at least one product is to be placed. The label is constructed and arranged to have a predetermined length that is coextensive with the portion of the length of the area of the shelf on which the at least one product is to be placed. The first and second space indicators define the predetermined length. The first space indicator indicates where the portion of the length of the area of the shelf begins and the second space indicator indicates where the portion of the length of the area of the shelf ends. | 10-16-2008 |
20140101000 | ELECTRONIC PRODUCT INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM - The invention discloses a printed label and a display shelf for a business establishment, including a display shelf having a length and at least one area on which at least one product is to be placed. The area has a length and a depth. The label includes product information printed thereon for identifying the at least one product for display on the shelf, and first and second space indicators for indicating a position, corresponding to a portion of the length of the shelf, at which the at least one product is to be placed. The label is constructed and arranged to have a predetermined length that is coextensive with the portion of the length of the area of the shelf on which the at least one product is to be placed. The first and second space indicators define the predetermined length. The first space indicator indicates where the portion of the length of the area of the shelf begins and the second space indicator indicates where the portion of the length of the area of the shelf ends. | 04-10-2014 |
20140246390 | PEGBOARD STOCKING AND RESETTING SYSTEM - Methods and apparatuses for making a stocking strip for pegboard stocking. The stocking strip includes an elongated strip containing information for locating a plurality of different products on a peg board display, a first identification number for identifying the strip, a first text area for identifying a source planogram or print job, a second text area for listing stocking location in a sales establishment which contains the pegboard display, a third text area for listing a height for the product, a demarcation for indicating a span of the position of the product on the pegboard, a product image, a product identifier, a color marker and a peg indicator for locating the peg on the pegboard display. | 09-04-2014 |
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20110131890 | WALL DROP PAINT BARRIER PROTECTOR - A drop cloth includes: a sheet of material having a length that is greater than its width; and a series of panels, each panel being connected to the sheet in series along the length of the sheet. The length may be substantially greater than the width. The panels are generally identical to one another and are equally spaced along the length of the sheet such that the spacing is sufficient for the sheet to be folded in-between adjacent panels such that the panes are stacked, the spacing between adjacent panels being about twice the thickness of each panel. The drop cloth can be used for protection against drips and spills when painting along a wall of a room. | 06-09-2011 |
20110135869 | STAIR DROP PAINT BARRIER PROTECTOR - A drop cloth includes: a sheet of material having a length substantially greater than its width; and a series of panels, each panel being connected to sheet along the length of the sheet. The panels are generally identical to one another and are equally spaced along the length of the sheet such that, when the drop cloth is applied to a staircase, a first panel of a pair of adjacent panels covers a horizontal section of the stairs and the other panel of the pair of adjacent panels covers a vertical section of the stairs, with a fabric area extending between the pair of adjacent panels and over a nose of a stair. The drop cloth can be used for protection against drips and spills when painting along a staircase. The drop cloth also can be used when painting along a wall of a room. | 06-09-2011 |
20130205530 | SIMPLE SPEED TRIM TOOL - A painting tool allows a consumer to paint around trim or an adjoining wall or surface without preparation tape or other time consuming methods prior to the actual paint application. The painting tool includes a guide guard that is activated into a working position by a switch on its handle. With the guide guard in place, the user can trim close to adjoining surfaces without getting paint on them. This is typically referred to as “cutting in”. There may be a calculated gap between the guide shield and the end of the working paint roller cover that works with the natural flow of the paint to cut in close to the unpainted surface. | 08-15-2013 |
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20120177553 | Injector And Method For Reducing Nox Emissions From Boilers, IC Engines and Combustion Processes - A system and method of reducing NOx emissions from a lean burn combustion source is provided. The system includes at least one injection lance having a elongated shaft with distal and proximal ends, a metering valve positioned at the distal end, an atomization chamber positioned between the metering valve and the distal end, a storage chamber for containing a reagent fluidly connected to the metering valve, an injection tip positioned at the proximal end for delivering the reagent, and at least one air port for supplying air to the atomization chamber. The injection lance is positioned in the combustion source, and the reagent is supplied from the storage chamber to the injection lance at an inlet pressure. The reagent is then injected into the combustion source via the injection lance, wherein a temperature of the reagent prior to the injection is maintained below a hydrolysis temperature of the reagent. | 07-12-2012 |
20130152470 | INJECTOR AND METHOD FOR REDUCING NOX EMISSIONS FROM BOILERS, IC ENGINES AND COMBUSTION PROCESSES - A system and method of reducing NOx emissions from a lean burn combustion source is provided. The system includes at least one injection lance having a elongated shaft with distal and proximal ends, a metering valve positioned at the distal end, an atomization chamber positioned between the metering valve and the distal end, a storage chamber for containing a reagent fluidly connected to the metering valve, an injection tip positioned at the proximal end for delivering the reagent, and at least one air port for supplying air to the atomization chamber. The injection lance is positioned in the combustion source, and the reagent is supplied from the storage chamber to the injection lance at an inlet pressure. The reagent is then injected into the combustion source via the injection lance, wherein a temperature of the reagent prior to the injection is maintained below a hydrolysis temperature of the reagent. | 06-20-2013 |
20140096532 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UREA DECOMPOSITION TO AMMONIA IN A SIDE STREAM FOR SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION - A method for reducing NOx emissions in the exhaust of a combined cycle gas turbine equipped with a heat recovery boiler and a catalyst effective for NOx reduction, wherein a slip stream of hot flowing exhaust gases is withdrawn from the primary gas flow after the catalyst at a temperature of 500° F. to 900° F. and directed through a fan to a continuous duct into which an aqueous based reagent is injected for decomposition to ammonia gas and the outlet of the continuous duct is connected to an injection grid positioned in the primary exhaust for injection of ammonia gas into the primary exhaust stream at a location upstream of the catalyst. | 04-10-2014 |
20150010872 | Hot Surface Igniter With Fuel Assist - A large-scale combustion system has a fuel line having a burner end, a burner at the burner end of the fuel line, a source of fuel flowing through the fuel line to the burner, a hot surface igniter adjacent to the fuel line, a flame holder disposed adjacent to the hot surface igniter, and a source of igniter combustion air. The hot surface igniter is activated to ignite the source of fuel, the ignited fuel leaving the burner, and the hot surface igniter is protected from a heat caused by the ignited fuel. A flame detector detects ignition of the source of fuel and in response to detection of ignition the hot surface igniter is deactivated. | 01-08-2015 |
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20090188531 | METHODS AND DEVICES TO CLEAR OBSTRUCTIONS FROM MEDICAL TUBES - A device for clearing obstructions from a medical tube, such as a chest tube, is disclosed in various embodiments. The device features a shuttle member that is magnetically coupled to a guide wire within a guide tube, through the guide-tube wall, so that translation of the shuttle member induces a corresponding translation of the guide wire within the guide tube, without penetrating or compromising the guide-tube wall. In this manner, when the guide tube is coupled to a medical tube where obstructions have formed, the guide wire and clearance member may be inserted into and withdrawn from the medical tube, via actuation of the shuttle member, to engage and help clear such obstructions from the medical tube without compromising the sterile field. Methods of clearing a medical tube of obstructions are also disclosed. | 07-30-2009 |
20110040286 | METHODS AND DEVICES TO CLEAR OBSTRUCTIONS FROM MEDICAL TUBES - A device for clearing obstructions from a medical tube, such as a chest tube, is disclosed in various embodiments. The device features a clearance member in the form of a loop. The loop desirably has a diameter that substantially corresponds to the inner diameter of the medical tube. Also desirably, the loop presents a substantially unobstructed pathway therethrough for the flow of material from a location in the medical tube distal to the loop to a location in the medical tube proximal to the loop regardless whether the clearance member is being translated or is at rest in the medical tube. Methods of utilizing such a device are also disclosed. | 02-17-2011 |
20110251489 | ULTRASOUND MONITORING SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPONENTS - Ultrasound monitoring systems and components used in ultrasound monitoring systems, such as Transcranial Dopper (TCD) systems, are disclosed. Components include framework systems for mounting, locating and maintaining one or more ultrasound probes in contact with an anatomical surface, adjustable probe mounting systems, and probe interface components providing an acoustically transmissive interface between a probe mounting system and the emissive face of the ultrasound probe. | 10-13-2011 |
20120017943 | METHODS AND DEVICES TO CLEAR OBSTRUCTIONS FROM MEDICAL TUBES - A device for clearing obstructions from a medical tube, such as a chest tube, is disclosed in various embodiments. The device features a clearance member in the form of a loop. The loop desirably has a diameter that substantially corresponds to the inner diameter of the medical tube. Also desirably, the loop presents a substantially unobstructed pathway therethrough for the flow of material from a location in the medical tube distal to the loop to a location in the medical tube proximal to the loop regardless whether the clearance member is being translated or is at rest in the medical tube. Methods of utilizing such a device are also disclosed. | 01-26-2012 |
20130144270 | METHODS AND DEVICES TO CLEAR OBSTRUCTIONS FROM MEDICAL TUBES - A device for clearing obstructions from a medical tube, such as a chest tube, is disclosed in various embodiments. The device features a clearance member in the form of a loop. The loop desirably has a diameter that substantially corresponds to the inner diameter of the medical tube. Also desirably, the loop presents a substantially unobstructed pathway therethrough for the flow of material from a location in the medical tube distal to the loop to a location in the medical tube proximal to the loop regardless whether the clearance member is being translated or is at rest in the medical tube. Methods of utilizing such a device are also disclosed. | 06-06-2013 |
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20090170149 | PHOTO-ACOUSTIC DETECTION DEVICE AND METHOD - An example system for detecting an analyte in a sample of a bodily fluid comprises a test chamber having at least one sidewall and configured to contain at least a portion of a bodily fluid sample, an excitation electromagnetic energy source configured to direct an energy source into the test chamber through the at least one sidewall and to induce a thermoelastic expansion in the one or more analytes, and a sensor configured to detect said thermoelastic expansion in the bodily fluid sample in the test chamber, the sensor configured to measure changes in optical reflectance that result from the thermoelastic expansion. | 07-02-2009 |
20100285518 | PHOTOACOUSTIC DETECTION OF ANALYTES IN SOLID TISSUE AND DETECTION SYSTEM - A preferred system for detecting an analyte in solid tissue, such as an intact lymph node, in vitro includes a laser arranged to generate a pulsed laser beam into solid tissue, which can be a fully intact lymph node. An acoustic sensor, and preferably at least three acoustic sensors are arranged in different positions to span a three dimensional space, such as in an X, Y and Z coordinate system, to detect photoacoustic signals generated within the lymph node. At least one computer receives signals from the acoustic sensor(s). The computer determines the presence or absence of, and preferably the position of analyte, from the signals and the timing of the signals. A preferred method for detecting an analyte in a lymph node in vitro includes exposing an extracted lymph node to a pulsed laser beam. A photoacoustic signal is sensed. The photoacoustic signal is analyzed to confirm the presence or absence of an analyte in the lymph node. Preferably, multiple photoacoustic signals are sensed from sensors that span a three dimensional space and the position of analyte is also determined. | 11-11-2010 |
20110217762 | PHOTO-ACOUSTIC DETECTION DEVICE AND METHOD - An example method for detecting an analyte in a sample of a bodily fluid comprises the steps of exposing the bodily fluid sample to electromagnetic energy to cause a thermoelastic expansion in the analyte, and detecting a photoacoustic signal in the sample that results from the thermoelastic expansion. | 09-08-2011 |
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20080220072 | BIOLOGIC MODULATIONS WITH NANOPARTICLES - Certain aspects of the invention relate to the use of small particles in biological systems, including the delivery of biologically active agents to cells or tissues using nanoparticles of less than about 200 nm in approximate diameter. Embodiments include collection of particles having a bioactive component, a surfactant molecule, a biocompatible polymer, and a cell recognition component, wherein the cell recognition component has a binding affinity for a cell recognition target. Compositions and methods of use are also set forth, including the use of antisense directed against Protein Kinase CK2, CK2alpha, CK2 alpha′, and CK2 beta. | 09-11-2008 |
20080234214 | Oligonucleotide-Containing Pharmacological Compositions and Their Use - The present invention relates to methods and compositions containing oligonucleotides suitable for administration to humans and other mammals. | 09-25-2008 |
20090092659 | Devices for Improved Wound Management - The present invention provides devices and compositions for the management of infection of topical lesions, each of the devices and compositions containing protonated/acidified nucleic acids either on its surface, or integrated into the device. These modified nucleic acids are effective as bactericidal and/or bacteriostatic agents without regard to the class of bacteria, so are especially useful when diagnosis is difficult or when multiple infectious organisms are present. The antibiotic activity of nucleic acids of the invention is not dependent on either the specific sequence of the nucleic acid or the length of the nucleic acid molecule. The nucleic acids used in the invention are protonated/acidified to give a pH when dissolved in water of less than pH 7 to about 1, more preferably less than pH 4.5 to about 1, and even more preferably less than pH 2 to about 1. | 04-09-2009 |
20110135713 | Antimicrobial and Antiviral Compounds and Methods for Their Use - The present invention provides protonated compounds having antiviral and antimicrobial activity. The invention also provides antimicrobial compositions comprising protonated compounds of the invention. The protonated compounds of the invention provide efficacious antimicrobial activity against resistant strains of bacteria and opportunistic fungi. The invention also provides antiviral compositions comprising compounds of the invention. Viruses that may be treated by compositions of the invention include, but are not limited to, HIV, HSV, CMV, HBV, HCV and influenza virus. | 06-09-2011 |
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20120183643 | LIVESTOCK FEED FROM CORN ETHANOL BYPRODUCT - A method for processing of byproducts in an ethanol production process to improve their nutritional value is provided. The method includes applying a mixture of microorganism to a stillage stream with concomitant production of organic acids and de-emulsification and liberation of oil for recovery. An improved livestock feed resulting from ethanol production is provided which comprises a much reduced oil content and a much higher level of organic acids | 07-19-2012 |
20120315362 | BIODEGRADABLE, EDIBLE, WEATHER RESISTANT CONTAINER FOR LIVESTOCK FEED SUPPLEMENT BLOCK - A method for the production of a bio-degradable, weather resistant container for solidified livestock feed supplement blocks is disclosed. The method includes forming a wax container around the supplement block with liquid wax that has a high melting point. A biodegradable, edible, weather resistant container for a solidified feed supplement block is also disclosed. The container comprises a wax container formed around the supplement block. The wax container may be a solidified liquid wax having a high melting point. A feed supplement for an animal is also disclosed which comprises a solidified feed supplement block packaged within a biodegradable, edible, weather resistant container. | 12-13-2012 |
20130059042 | HANDLING APPARATUS FOR LIVESTOCK FEED SUPPLEMENT BLOCK - A handling apparatus for solidified livestock feed supplement blocks is disclosed. The handling apparatus includes a handle incorporated into the block at the time of manufacturing such that the handle is inherent or intrinsic to the block. A method of producing a handling apparatus for a solidified livestock feed supplement block is also disclosed, including incorporation of a handle into the block at the time of manufacturing such that the handle is inherent or intrinsic to the block. | 03-07-2013 |
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20090177840 | System and Method for Servicing Inquiry Commands About Target Devices in Storage Area Network - Inquiry data received from sequential target devices is stored in a cache memory. In one embodiment, the cache memory is coupled to a router. In one embodiment, when the router receives from a host an inquiry command about a target, the router first checks to see if the inquiry command can be serviced from the cache. If so, the inquiry data about the target is retrieved from the cache and returned to the host. If not, the router checks to see if the target is busy. If not busy, the router routes the inquiry command to the target and stores the inquiry data returned by the target in the cache. If the target is busy, the router places the inquiry command in a queue. When the target becomes available, the router forwards the inquiry command to the target for processing, thereby keeping the inquiry command from timing out. | 07-09-2009 |
20100262685 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMAND TRACKING - Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method of command tracking that eliminates, or at least substantially reduces, the shortcomings of prior art systems and methods for command tracking. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method in which a command is assigned a unique identification. State information for the command (e.g., has the command been completed, has all the data associated with the command been received and other state information) can be associated with the unique identification and recorded. According to one embodiment, the state information can be stored in various tables that correspond to particular data transport protocols and/or devices. Because the state information for the command is associated with the unique identification in the tables, state information for the same command can be identified, even if the command changes data transport protocols. | 10-14-2010 |
20110161584 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INQUIRY CACHING IN A STORAGE AREA NETWORK - A system and method for servicing an inquiry command from a host device requesting inquiry data about a sequential device on a storage area network. The inquiry data may be cached by a circuitry coupled to the host device and the sequential device. The circuitry may reside in a router. In some embodiments, depending upon whether the sequential device is available to process the inquiry command, the circuitry may forward the inquiry command to the sequential device or process the inquiry command itself, utilizing a cached version of the inquiry data. The cached version may include information indicating that the sequential device is not available. In some embodiments, regardless whether the sequential device is available, the circuitry may process the inquiry command and return the inquiry data from a cache memory. | 06-30-2011 |
20130080568 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CACHING INQUIRY DATA ABOUT SEQUENTIAL ACCESS DEVICES - An intermediate device communicatively connected to a host device and a sequential device in a storage area network. The host device is configured to issue different kinds of commands to the sequential device, including an inquiry command. The sequential device is configured to sequentially process requests from the host device. The intermediate device is configured to cache inquiry data about the sequential device itself in a cache memory connected to the intermediate device and service inquiry commands from the host device. | 03-28-2013 |
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20120083874 | DEVICE FOR COLLAPSING AND LOADING A HEART VALVE INTO A MINIMALLY INVASIVE DELIVERY SYSTEM - A device is provided for collapsing a stented bioprosthetic valve, including first section and second sections, each spanning between first and second ends of the device. The second section of the device is associated with the first section to at least partially enclose an internal cavity formed by the first and second sections, the internal cavity tapering from an open insertion portion at a first end of the device to an open exit portion at a second end of the device. The insertion portion has a larger dimension than the exit portion. When the first section and second section are substantially enclosing the internal cavity, a stented bioprosthetic valve may be inserted into the insertion portion and collapsed as it is moved toward and through the exit portion. The valve may then be loaded on an apparatus for insertion into the body. | 04-05-2012 |
20120330407 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HEART VALVE REPAIR - A transcatheter method of gathering tissue of a heart valve leaflet may include inserting an elongated catheter assembly to a position adjacent the heart valve leaflet, the catheter assembly including a capture tool moveable between a retracted position and an extended position, a tissue support, and a clamping member moveable between an open position and a closed position. The capture tool may be partially retracted to gather tissue of the heart valve leaflet between the tissue support and the clamping member. The clamping member may then be moved from the open position toward the closed position so as to clamp a substantial portion of the gathered tissue of the heart valve leaflet between the tissue support and the clamping member. Subsequently, a clip may be applied from the catheter assembly to the clamped tissue so as to hold the clamped tissue substantially in a gathered configuration. | 12-27-2012 |
20130295541 | TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE DELIVERY DEPLOYMENT SIMULATOR - An apparatus for simulation of an anatomical structure may include a left ventricle component having an inlet port configured to receive fluid flow therethrough, an aortic arch component having an outlet port configured to receive fluid flow therethrough, an aortic annulus component attached to and disposed between the left ventricle component and the aortic arch component, and an introducer configured to receive an elongated catheter assembly therethrough. The aortic annulus component may have an inner surface including simulated stenotic nodules. The introducer may be in fluid communication with at least one of the left ventricle component and the aortic arch component. | 11-07-2013 |
20140114403 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HEART VALVE REPAIR - A device for transcatheter gathering of tissue of a heart valve leaflet may include an elongated tube, a capture tool moveable in the tube between a retracted position and an extended position, a tissue support located within a distal portion of the tube, and a clamping member pivotable in the tube between an open position spaced from the tissue support and a closed position adjacent the tissue support. The clamping member may have a flattened clamping portion and a C-shaped portion that defines a pocket therein. An open side of the C-shaped portion may face the tissue support. The capture tool and the clamping member may be operable to gather and clamp tissue between the tissue support and the clamping member, such that the clamped tissue has a gathered configuration. The device may also include a releasable clip adapted to hold the clamped tissue in the gathered configuration. | 04-24-2014 |
20140243856 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HEART VALVE REPAIR - A transcatheter method of gathering tissue of a heart valve leaflet may include inserting an elongated catheter assembly to a position adjacent the heart valve leaflet, the catheter assembly including a capture tool moveable between a retracted position and an extended position, a tissue support, and a clamping member moveable between an open position and a closed position. The capture tool may be partially retracted to gather tissue of the heart valve leaflet between the tissue support and the clamping member. The clamping member may then be moved from the open position toward the closed position so as to clamp a substantial portion of the gathered tissue of the heart valve leaflet between the tissue support and the clamping member. Subsequently, a clip may be applied from the catheter assembly to the clamped tissue so as to hold the clamped tissue substantially in a gathered configuration. | 08-28-2014 |
20140277407 | SIMULATED ENVIRONMENT FOR TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE REPAIR - An apparatus for applying liquid pressure to resected tissue may include a fixture, a papillary assembly coupled to the fixture and having first and second spaced apart papillary attachment elements, and a resected mitral valve attached to the fixture. The fixture may have a first chamber, a second chamber, and an internal panel extending between the first and second chambers. The resected mitral valve may be attached to the internal panel and may have a posterior leaflet, an anterior leaflet, and tendinae chordae. The tendinae chordae may each be attached at a first end to the posterior leaflet or the anterior leaflet and at a second end to one of the papillary attachment elements. A first group of the tendinae chordae may be attached to the first papillary attachment element, and a second group of the tendinae chordae may be attached to the second papillary attachment element. | 09-18-2014 |
20140371844 | TRANSCATHETER MITRAL VALVE AND DELIVERY SYSTEM - A prosthetic heart valve includes a collapsible and expandable stent, a collapsible and expandable valve assembly disposed within the stent, and one or more features coupled to the stent for at least partially anchoring the prosthetic heart valve within a native valve annulus of a patient. The anchoring features may include a body transitionable from an unfurled condition to a furled condition, the furled condition forming a flange for at least partially anchoring the heart valve, and/or a plurality of hooks transitionable from a deformed condition to a relaxed condition for at least partially anchoring the heart valve. A delivery device for the prosthetic heart valve may include a handle and a catheter member extending from the handle and having a first portion, a second portion, and a compartment for receiving the valve. The delivery device may provide for staged deployment of the valve. | 12-18-2014 |
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20120131928 | FLEXIBLE SEAL FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE SYSTEM - A system includes a gas turbine engine, a nozzle structure located adjacent to the gas turbine engine, a flexible annular seal linking the gas turbine engine and the nozzle structure, the flexible annular seal having a plurality of corrugate sections arranged about a centerline, and a connection device secured to the gas turbine engine and to the nozzle structure. The connection device is adjustable to select a length of the flexible annular seal measured along the centerline. | 05-31-2012 |
20130121813 | FLEXIBLE SEAL SYSTEM FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A flexible seal system for a gas turbine engine includes an annular mounting bracket, an annular support bracket, an annular flexible seal and a plurality of mounting spacers. The flexible seal extends axially between a first mounting segment and a second mounting segment. The first mounting segment is connected axially between the mounting bracket and the support bracket, and includes a plurality of mounting apertures that extend axially through the first mounting segment. Each of the mounting spacers is arranged within a respective one of the mounting apertures, and extends axially between the mounting bracket and the support bracket. | 05-16-2013 |
20130259660 | AXIAL NON-C0NTACT SEAL - A gas turbine engine has a turbine section and an air moving section upstream of the turbine section. A seal is between a static surface and a rotating surface in at least one of the turbine section and air moving section. The seal includes a seal shoe which is biased at least in part by a spring force, with the spring force created by cuts formed to provide a gap to allow arms associated with the seal to provide the spring force. The movement of the shoe is along a direction having at least a component parallel to an axis of rotation of the gas turbine engine. In addition, an axially moving non-contact seal is claimed. | 10-03-2013 |
20140056704 | TURBINE ENGINE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SELF ANTI-ROTATING BUSHING - A turbine engine includes multiple tierod supports. Each of the tierod supports is connected to an inner frame case of the turbine engine via multiple fasteners and at least one self anti-rotating bushing component. | 02-27-2014 |
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20100180595 | STIRLING ENGINE SYSTEMS, APPARATUS AND METHODS - Systems, methods, and apparatus relating to the use of Stirling engine technology to convert heat, such as from solar radiation, to mechanical work or electricity. Apparatus, systems, components, and methods relating to energy converting apparatus are described herein. In one aspect, the invention relates to the field alignment of panels and the assembly of a concentrator. In another aspect, a passive balancer is used in combination with a ring frame and other moving masses to reduce engine forces and vibration on the structure of the energy converting apparatus while maintaining properly constrained alignment of various suspended masses. In yet another aspect, the invention relates to various over-insolation control and management strategy to prevent overheating of the energy converting apparatus or components and subsystems thereof. | 07-22-2010 |
20120312017 | Stirling Engine Systems, Apparatus and Methods - Systems, methods, and apparatus relating to the use of Stirling engine technology to convert heat, such as from solar radiation, to mechanical work or electricity. Apparatus, systems, components, and methods relating to energy converting apparatus are described herein. In one aspect, the invention relates to the field alignment of panels and the assembly of a concentrator. In another aspect, a passive balancer is used in combination with a ring frame and other moving masses to reduce engine forces and vibration on the structure of the energy converting apparatus while maintaining properly constrained alignment of various suspended masses. In yet another aspect, the invention relates to various over-insolation control and management strategy to prevent overheating of the energy converting apparatus or components and subsystems thereof. | 12-13-2012 |
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20130006828 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPEN EXECUTION AUCTION TRADING OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - In a computerized trading system, at least one passive order from a liquidity provider is placed on a book of orders. An order received from a liquidity consumer is held for a holding period. During the holding period the order from the liquidity consumer is checked and information relating to the received order from the liquidity consumer is sent to eligible ones of one or more liquidity providers. If, during the holding period, changes to the orders on the book of orders are made by the liquidity providers, those orders are modified on the book and the book of orders is revised. Upon expiration of the holding period, the order from the liquidity consumer is matched with orders that remain on the book after any revisions. | 01-03-2013 |
20130013483 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-CURRENCY TRADING - A multi-currency interface: presents, to at least one customer wishing to trade in a customer currency, a view of orders currently residing on the trading exchange in the customer currency; receives an order, from the at least one customer, denominated in the customer currency; and, if the customer currency is not the same as the exchange quoted currency, calculates a conversion rate from the customer currency to the exchange traded currency, based upon FX index prices, and generates an exchange order, denominated in the exchange quoted currency, corresponding the to the received order from the customer. | 01-10-2013 |
20140136392 | Systems and Methods for Open Execution Auction Trading of Financial Instruments - In a computerized trading system, at least one passive order from a liquidity provider is placed on a book of orders. An order received from a liquidity consumer is held for a holding period. During the holding period the order from the liquidity consumer is checked and information relating to the received order from the liquidity consumer is sent to eligible ones of one or more liquidity providers. If, during the holding period, changes to the orders on the book of orders are made by the liquidity providers, those orders are modified on the book and the book of orders is revised. Upon expiration of the holding period, the order from the liquidity consumer is matched with orders that remain on the book after any revisions. | 05-15-2014 |
20140180893 | Methods and Systems For Generating A Mid-Point Periodic Mark Pool Tradeable Index - A computerized method provides periodic mark trading of financial instruments on a computerized trading system having one or more server computers. The method comprises at least one of the server computers: receiving a communication from a customer computer on a trading date, the communication including at least one periodic mark limit order, including at least an amount and an indication of a mark time at which a price will be determined for the at least one periodic mark limit order, and placing the received at least one periodic mark limit order in a periodic mark pool; calculating a periodic mark price from non-periodic mark orders on the book of an FX ECN; matching the received periodic mark limit order with a compatible other periodic mark limit order in the periodic mark pool; after the mark time, executing the matched received periodic mark limit order at the calculated periodic mark price. | 06-26-2014 |
20140180897 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-CURRENCY TRADING - A multi-currency interface: programmed or configured for limit orders in a customer currency for financial instruments traded in an exchange traded currency. A multi-currency interface programmed or configured for facilitating purchases of goods or services from an online merchant in multiple currencies. | 06-26-2014 |