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20090115203 | DOOR WITH RETRACTABLE SCREEN - A door incorporating at least one movable glass insert or window sash slidably disposed in at least one track thereof. An end of the insert is coupled to an end of a spring biased roll of screen. As the insert moves from the spring biased roll, the screen is extracted therefrom providing a continuously variable screened region in the door. The insert can be positioned using a counterbalance, spaced apart latchable locations in the door, frictional engagement, or through the tension force of the biased roll of screen. A catch mechanism is disposed on the movable glass insert to detachably couple the glass insert to a portion of the door. | 05-07-2009 |
20110108209 | DOOR WITH RETRACTABLE SCREEN - A door incorporating at least one movable glass insert or window sash slidably disposed in at least one track thereof. An end of the insert is coupled to an end of a spring biased roll of screen. As the insert moves from the spring biased roll, the screen is extracted therefrom providing a continuously variable screened region in the door. The insert can be positioned using a counterbalance, spaced apart latchable locations in the door, frictional engagement, or through the tension force of the biased roll of screen. A catch mechanism is disposed on the movable glass insert to detachably couple the glass insert to a portion of the door. | 05-12-2011 |
20130333847 | DOOR WITH RETRACTABLE SCREEN - A door system including a door frame with first and second sides spaced from each other across a width of the frame, top and bottom edges spaced from each other across a height of the frame, and a central opening, and a retractable screen member movable from the first toward the second side of the frame or from the top to the bottom edges of the frame, wherein the screen member includes a cassette and a flexible screen member that is retractable and extendable relative to the cassette. | 12-19-2013 |
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20090048662 | IMPLANTABLE VASCULAR DEVICE - A multiple-sided medical device comprises a frame comprising wire or other resilient material and having a series of bends and interconnecting sides. The device has both a flat configuration and a second, folded configuration which a generally serpentine shape. The device is pushed from a delivery catheter into the lumen of a duct or vessel and may include one or more barbs for anchoring purposes. A full or partial covering of fabric or other flexible material such as DACRON, PTFE, or a collagen-based material such as small intestinal submucosa (SIS), may be sutured or attached to the frame to form an occlusion device, a stent graft, or an implantable, intraluminal valve such as for correcting incompetent veins in the lower legs and feet. | 02-19-2009 |
20090149946 | STENT HAVING AT LEAST ONE BARB AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - The present embodiments provide a barbed stent having at least one integrally-formed barb. In one embodiment, the barbed stent comprises a stent having at least one segment forming a strut. A slit is formed in the strut, preferably such that the slit is disposed partially but not entirely through the strut. A barbed portion is formed extending from the strut, whereby the slit separates the barbed portion from a remainder of the strut. The barbed portion then may be bent at an angle with respect to the strut, and a sharpened tip suitable for engaging tissue may be formed, for example, by grinding an end region of the barbed portion. | 06-11-2009 |
20090157169 | IMPLANTABLE VASCULAR DEVICE - A multiple-sided medical device comprises a frame comprising wire or other resilient material and having a series of bends and interconnecting sides. The device has both a flat configuration and a second, folded configuration which a generally serpentine shape. The device is pushed from a delivery catheter into the lumen of a duct or vessel and may include one or more barbs for anchoring purposes. A full or partial covering of fabric or other flexible material such as DACRON, PTFE, or a collagen-based material such as small intestinal submucosa (SIS), may be sutured or attached to the frame using heat or pressure welding crimping, adhesive, or other techniques to form an occlusion device, a stent graft, or an implantable, intraluminal valve such as for correcting incompetent veins in the lower legs and feet. | 06-18-2009 |
20090171442 | Z-STENT WITH INCORPORATED BARBS - A stent constructed from at least two individual monolithic stent units is provided. The stent includes at least two individual stent units. Each individual stent unit has, as a monolithic structure, a first strut, a second strut, and a third strut. A first apex adjoins the first and second struts, and a second apex adjoining the second and third struts, where the second apex is disposed in a direction generally opposite the first apex. The monolithic stent unit includes an attachment mechanism at the end of at least the first strut. The first strut of each monolithic stent unit is joined at an attachment point to the third strut of an adjacent monolithic stent unit. The attachment mechanism is bent to form an angle relative to the attachment point. A method of manufacturing the same stent also is provided. | 07-02-2009 |
20090281549 | BONE CEMENT MIXING AND DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - In at least one embodiment of the present invention, a device for mixing and dispensing a bone cement mixture is provided. The device comprises a housing having a chamber configured to contain a first and second bone cement. A plunger including a plunger rod having a piston at a first end and a plunger handle at a second end is configured to actuate within the chamber. A mixing element is disposed adjacent the piston and is configured to rotate within the chamber to mix the first and second bone cement components to form the bone cement mixture. The plunger is configured to rotate the mixing element to mix the bone cement mixture. The plunger is also configured to advance through the chamber. As the plunger is advanced through the chamber, the piston is configured to receive the mixing element and dispense the bone cement mixture from the device. | 11-12-2009 |
20130310840 | BONE CEMENT MIXING AND DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - In at least one embodiment of the present invention, a device for mixing and dispensing a bone cement mixture is provided. The device comprises a housing having a chamber configured to contain a first and second bone cement. A plunger including a plunger rod having a piston at a first end and a plunger handle at a second end is configured to actuate within the chamber. A mixing element is disposed adjacent the piston and is configured to rotate within the chamber to mix the first and second bone cement components to form the bone cement mixture. The plunger is configured to rotate the mixing element to mix the bone cement mixture. The plunger is also configured to advance through the chamber. As the plunger is advanced through the chamber, the piston is configured to receive the mixing element and dispense the bone cement mixture from the device. | 11-21-2013 |
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20100310750 | EDIBLE COMPOSITIONS - A composition suitable for use as a feline treat or food containing (1) high melting point fats, (2) humectants, and (3) gelling agents; wherein the composition contains less than about 16% water and has a water activity of about 0.65 or less. The low moisture content means that unwanted microorganisms cannot grow and, thus, eliminates the need for preservatives that lower the palatability. The composition, therefore, has relatively high palatability while retaining its soft texture. | 12-09-2010 |
20110268849 | FRIED-CHUNK FOOD COMPOSITIONS - The invention provides fried-chunk food compositions comprising (1) food chunks that have been fried in oil at a temperature of from about 110 to 205° C. to produce fried food chunks having a moisture content of about 16% and an Aw of about 0.7 and (2) from about 5 to about 35% plasticizer applied to the fried food chunks, wherein the fried food chunks with applied plasticizer have a moisture content of about 12% or less and an Aw of about 0.65 or less. The compositions are made without using preservatives, have a desirable texture and appealing meat-like appearance, and are shelf-stable and therefore do not spoil due to unwanted microbial growth. | 11-03-2011 |
20140290587 | COMESTIBLE ANIMAL CHEW AND PLAY TOY - The invention provides a comestible animal chew and play toy having a unique shape that engages an animal in play before and during consumption. In one aspect, the invention provides a comestible animal chew and play toy made from an edible composition having a helical shape. The edible composition of the comestible animal chew and play toy can be an extruded pet food composition. The edible composition can further include a filling that can be co-extruded, with the edible composition and formed into a helical shape. | 10-02-2014 |
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20110084939 | INFRARED TOUCHSCREEN ELECTRONICS - Touchscreen electronics for detecting touches on a display screen broadly comprises a plurality of transmitters, a plurality of receivers, and a controller. Each transmitter may transmit at least one beam across the display screen, wherein the beam may be switched on and off in a repeated pattern. The receivers may detect the beams from the transmitters, and each receiver may generate an “on” value that corresponds to the beam being switched on and an “off” value that corresponds to the beam being switched off. The controller communicates with the transmitters and the receivers and may be configured to determine that a touch has occurred when the “on” value generated by one of the receivers transitions in a sequence from greater than an upper level to less than a lower level. | 04-14-2011 |
20130055080 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR DETECTING DEBRIS ON A TOUCHSCREEN SYSTEM DISPLAY SCREEN - Touchscreen electronics for detecting debris on a display screen of a touchscreen system and alerting a user to the presence of the debris broadly comprises a plurality of transmitters, a plurality of receivers, and a controller. Each transmitter may transmit at least one beam across the display screen. The receivers may detect the beams from the transmitters, and each receiver may generate a receive signal. The controller communicates with the transmitters and the receivers and may be configured to analyze the receive signals to determine if debris may be present on the display screen. If so, then the controller may generate an alert signal to indicate that the display screen needs to be cleaned or examined. | 02-28-2013 |
20130100037 | ADAPTIVE TOUCHSCREEN SYSTEM - A touchscreen system for adapting a user interface broadly comprises a controller and a display screen, the display screen comprising a touchscreen. The display screen is operable to present the user interface. The controller may be configured to detect a defect in an area of the touchscreen, determine a location on the display screen related to the defect, and adapting the user interface on the display screen to compensate for the defect. | 04-25-2013 |
20130127763 | INFRARED TOUCHSCREEN ELECTRONICS - Touchscreen electronics for detecting touches on a display screen broadly comprises a plurality of transmitters, a plurality of receivers, and a controller. Each transmitter may transmit at least one beam across the display screen, wherein the beam may be switched on and off in a repeated pattern. The receivers may detect the beams from the transmitters, and each receiver may generate an “on” value that corresponds to the beam being switched on and an “off” value that corresponds to the beam being switched off. The controller communicates with the transmitters and the receivers and may be configured to determine that a touch has occurred when the “on” value generated by one of the receivers transitions in a sequence from greater than an upper level to less than a lower level. | 05-23-2013 |
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20100016127 | TREADMILL CONVERSION RESISTANCE TRAINING APPARATUS - A treadmill conversion resistance training apparatus includes mirror-image left and right attachments for attaching to treadmill vertical support columns, each attachment having a vertical mounting bracket removably attachable to a vertical support column; a translation member rotatingly connectable to the vertical mounting bracket at a translation axis; resistance straps removably connectable between the translation member and the mounting bracket; a handle connectable to the translation member and lockable at selected angles; wherein, the treadmill to continues to function as an treadmill while the apparatus is attached. A treadmill conversion apparatus includes a handle having an articulation joint lockable at selectable angles. A treadmill conversion apparatus includes a handle joint having adjustable resistance portion. | 01-21-2010 |
20100279827 | INTEGRAL TREADMILL RESISTANCE TRAINING APPARATUS - An integral treadmill resistance training apparatus includes a treadmill having a treadway; left and right support columns, each support column including a base portion connected to the treadmill and an upper portion extending upward from the base portion; first and second translation members, each of the first and second translation members rotatingly connected to the left and right support column upper portions, respectively, at a translation axis, each of the translation members including one or more resistance strap connection points radially distal from the translation axis; first and second articulated handles connected to the first and second translation members, respectively; first and second handle locking mechanisms engageable with the first and second translation members and the first and second handles, respectively; and, one or more resistance straps removably connectable between each of the first and second translation members and the left and right support columns, respectively. | 11-04-2010 |
20140038792 | TREADMILL RESISTANCE TRAINING APPARATUS - Methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring plasma parameters in plasma doping systems. A plasma doping system includes a plasma doping chamber, a platen located in the plasma doping chamber for supporting a workpiece, an anode spaced from the platen in the plasma doping chamber, a process gas source coupled to the plasma doping chamber, a pulse source for applying pulses between the platen and the anode, and a plasma monitor. A plasma containing ions of the process gas is produced in a plasma discharge region between the anode and the platen. The pulses accelerate ions from the plasma into the workpiece. The plasma monitor may include a sensing device which senses a spatial distribution of a plasma parameter, such as plasma density, that is indicative of dose distribution of ions implanted into the workpiece. | 02-06-2014 |
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20100214768 | Light for a power tool and method of illuminating a workpiece - A power tool including a end effector rotatable with respect to the housing, a collar rotatable with respect to the housing, a printed circuit board (PCB) rotatably fixed with respect to the housing, and a light element operatively connected to the PCB and adjacent to the end effector and in a recess of the collar and located to illuminate a workpiece machined by the power tool. A method of providing light for a workpiece being machined by a power tool including locating lighting elements around a spindle of a power tool, aligning the lighting elements to shine light on a workpiece being machined by the power tool, operatively connecting the lighting elements to a PCB, containing and supporting the PCB with a guide, supporting wires configured to provide power to the PCB with the guide, locating the lighting elements, PCB and guide in a rotatable collar, and preventing the lighting elements, PCB and guide from rotating when the collar rotates. | 08-26-2010 |
20110058356 | POWER TOOL WITH LIGHT EMITTING ASSEMBLY - A power tool including an end effector rotatable with respect to the housing, a collar non-rotatably coupled to the housing, an annular printed circuit board (PCB) rotatably fixed with respect to the housing, and a light element operatively connected to the PCB and adjacent to the end effector and in a recess of the collar and located to illuminate a workpiece machined by the power tool. | 03-10-2011 |
20110188232 | POWER TOOL WITH A LIGHT FOR ILLUMINATING A WORKPIECE - A power tool having a light for illuminating an area proximate a movable end effector. The light may be mounted in such a way as to transmit light through a rotatable collar on the power tool, through or through a member of a housing of the power tool, or from the moving end effector. The light may be powered by a power source that is used for moving the end effector or from a generator that generates electrical power when the power tool is used. | 08-04-2011 |
20130003358 | Power Tool with Light for Illuminating a Workpiece - A power tool having a light for illuminating an area proximate a movable end effector. The light may be mounted in such a way as to transmit light through a rotatable collar on the power tool, through or through a member of a housing of the power tool, or from the moving end effector. The light may be powered by a power source that is used for moving the end effector or from a generator that generates electrical power when the power tool is used. | 01-03-2013 |
20130003359 | Light for a Power Tool and Method of Illuminating a Workpiece - A power tool including a end effector rotatable with respect to the housing, a collar rotatable with respect to the housing, a printed circuit board (PCB) rotatably fixed with respect to the housing, and a light element operatively connected to the PCB and adjacent to the end effector and in a recess of the collar and located to illuminate a workpiece machined by the power tool. A method of providing light for a workpiece being machined by a power tool including locating lighting elements around a spindle of a power tool, aligning the lighting elements to shine light on a workpiece being machined by the power tool, operatively connecting the lighting elements to a PCB, containing and supporting the PCB with a guide, supporting wires configured to provide power to the PCB with the guide, locating the lighting elements, PCB and guide in a rotatable collar, and preventing the lighting elements, PCB and guide from rotating when the collar rotates. | 01-03-2013 |
20130286635 | Power Tool with Light Emitting Assembly - A power tool includes a housing having a large diameter rear portion and a narrow diameter nosepiece. An end effector is rotatably coupled to the housing. A holder with a substantially annular holder body is received over the nosepiece and non-rotatably coupled to the housing. A substantially annular cover having at least one transparent surface, and an internal annular groove, is received at least partially inside the holder body, and non-rotatably and axially fixed with respect to the holder. A substantially annular printed circuit board is received at least partially inside the annular groove in the cover, and non-rotatably and axially fixed with respect to the cover. A plurality of lighting elements is operatively connected to the printed circuit board and radially disposed about the printed circuit board. The lighting elements are aligned with the at least one transparent surface so as to illuminate a workpiece. | 10-31-2013 |
20130301244 | Power Tool With Light For Illuminating Workpiece - A power tool having a light for illuminating an area proximate a movable end effector. The light may be mounted in such a way as to transmit light through a rotatable collar on the power tool, through or through a member of a housing of the power tool, or from the moving end effector. The light may be powered by a power source that is used for moving the end effector or from a generator that generates electrical power when the power tool is used. | 11-14-2013 |
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20090199616 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING UREA LEVEL - A sensor diagnostic system comprises first, second, and third dosing agent sensors and a control module. The first, second, and third dosing agent sensors indicate whether a dosing agent is present at first, second, and third volumetric levels of a dosing agent tank, respectively. The second volumetric level is greater than the first volumetric level and the third volumetric level is greater than the second volumetric level. The control module selectively diagnoses a sensor fault in at least one of the first, second, and third dosing agent sensors based on the indications of the first, second, and third dosing agent sensors. | 08-13-2009 |
20090293600 | DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS FOR COOLING SYSTEMS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES - A control system for an engine system includes a temperature sensor and a diagnostic module. The temperature sensor measures an outlet temperature at an outlet of a cooling system. The diagnostic module estimates the cooling fluid temperature, determines the cooling performance based on the outlet temperature and the cooling fluid temperature, and selectively diagnoses a fault in the cooling system based on the cooling performance and a predetermined threshold. | 12-03-2009 |
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20100137945 | AUTOMATED VERIFICATION OF MRI COMPATIBILITY OF ACTIVE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A system may include a processor configured to automatically obtain magnetic resonance imaging compatibility information relating to compatibility of an active implantable medical device implantable in a patient with an MRI modality from at least two information sources. The processor may also be configured to automatically determine compatibility of the active implantable medical device with the magnetic resonance imaging modality based on the magnetic resonance imaging compatibility information. | 06-03-2010 |
20100137946 | PATIENT-CENTRIC DATA COLLECTION FOR AUTOMATED MRI COMPATIBILITY VERIFICATION - A system may include a patient information terminal that receives magnetic resonance imaging compatibility information from a patient and a processor that automatically determines compatibility of an active implantable medical device with an magnetic resonance imaging modality based on the magnetic resonance imaging compatibility information. The magnetic resonance imaging compatibility information includes information relating to compatibility of the active implantable medical device implantable in the patient and the magnetic resonance imaging modality. | 06-03-2010 |
20100137947 | PATIENT PROGRAMMER WITH AUTOMATED MRI COMPATIBILITY VERIFICATION FOR ACTIVE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A system may include an active implantable medical device implantable in a body of a patient and a patient programmer for the AIMD. The patient programmer may be configured to obtain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compatibility information relating to compatibility of the AIMD with an MRI modality. | 06-03-2010 |
20120035951 | VERIFICATION THAT A PATIENT WITH AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL SYSTEM CAN UNDERGO A MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SCAN - Verification that an implantable medical system within a patient is MRI safe is provided. Several verifications may be performed such as verifying that the device and leads are of an MRI safe type, that the leads have adequate electrical integrity, that the device has entered an MRI safe mode, that the lead routing and device placement are MRI safe, and that the MRI settings of the MRI machine are safe for the implantable medical system. The result of these verifications may lead to a conclusion that the implantable medical system of interest is or is not MRI safe for a given MRI scan. An indication of this result may be output such as via a display so that an MRI technician can have some assurance as to whether to conduct the MRI scan. | 02-09-2012 |
20120101552 | STEREO DATA REPRESENTATION OF BIOMEDICAL SIGNALS ALONG A LEAD - Various embodiments concern sensing bioelectrical signals using electrodes along a lead, the electrodes having a spatial configuration along the lead, generating signal data sets, one signal data set being generated for each bioelectrical signal, and graphically representing the electrodes and data representations of the signal data sets on a display. In various embodiments, each data representation indicates a parameter of a respective one of the data sets, the electrodes are graphically represented on the display in a spatial configuration representative of the spatial configuration of the electrodes along the lead, and each data representation is graphically represented on the display in spatial association with at least one electrode through which the bioelectrical signal on which the signal data set is based was sensed. The parameter can be indicative of the relative presence of a biomarker in the bioelectrical signals. | 04-26-2012 |
20140222108 | PATIENT PROGRAMMER WITH AUTOMATED MRI COMPATIBILITY VERIFICATION FOR ACTIVE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - A system may include an active implantable medical device implantable in a body of a patient and a patient programmer for the AIMD. The patient programmer may be configured to obtain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compatibility information relating to compatibility of the AIMD with an MRI modality. | 08-07-2014 |
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20100141161 | HOLIDAY LED LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - The present disclosure provides a decorative light string system comprising a light string comprising a plurality of lighting bulbs arranged electrically in series, wherein each light bulb comprises at least two LED chips, wherein half of said LED chips are connected in parallel and wherein half of said LED chips are connected in reverse parallel; and a switch box, and a switchbox comprising a switch having at least a first position and a second position, wherein when the switch is in the first position, a first pole is engaged allowing passage of a positive waveform lighting the LEDs connected in parallel, and wherein when the switch is in a second position, a second pole is engaged allowing passage of a negative waveform lighting the LEDs connected in reverse parallel; as well as methods of using said decorative light string system. | 06-10-2010 |
20110210677 | HOLIDAY LED LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - The present disclosure provides a decorative light string system comprising a light string comprising a plurality of lighting bulbs arranged electrically in series, wherein each light bulb comprises at least two LED chips, wherein half of said LED chips are connected in parallel and wherein half of said LED chips are connected in reverse parallel; and an adapter comprising a rectifier, wherein when the plug of the light string is plugged into the outlet adapter in a first orientation, the rectifier allows passage of a half-rectified wave lighting the LEDs connected in parallel, and wherein when the plug of the light string is plugged into the outlet adapter in a second orientation, the rectifier allows passage of a half-rectified wave lighting the LEDs connected in reverse parallel. Also included are methods of using said adapter and said decorative light string system. | 09-01-2011 |
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20080238343 | System and Method for Dimming One or More Light Source - A system for dimming one or more light sources includes a first light source that emits a light of a first brightness according to an operating condition of the first light source, a second light source that emits a light of a second brightness according to an operating current of the second light source, wherein the light of the first brightness is different than that of the light of the second brightness, and one or more components that references the operating condition of the first light source, wherein, in response to the referenced operating condition of the first light source, the one or more components modifies the operating current of the second light source to substantially match the light of the second brightness to the light of the first brightness. A method for dimming one or more light sources is also disclosed. | 10-02-2008 |
20090196031 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Selectively Colored Light - An apparatus for providing selectively-colored light is disclosed. The apparatus includes a circuit having a plurality of diodes each including an anode and a cathode, wherein the plurality of diodes include a first diode that emits a first light defined by a first wavelength, a second diode that emits a second light defined by a second wavelength, and a third diode that emits a third light defined by a third wavelength, wherein a summation of one or more of the first, second and third light defines a selectively-colored light; and a controller including a first output connected to the anode of the first diode, and the cathode of the second diode, a second output connected to the cathode of the first diode, the anode of the second diode, and the anode of the third diode, and a third output connected to the cathode of the third diode. A method is also disclosed. | 08-06-2009 |
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20080278542 | Micro-Fluid Ejection Devices Having Reduced Input/Output Addressable Heaters - Micro-fluid ejection devices, methods for making micro-fluid ejection, heads, and micro-fluid ejection heads having N actuators on a first substrate and logic capable of driving the N actuators on a second substrate. The ejection heads also have less than N electrical connections between the first and second substrates. | 11-13-2008 |
20080299361 | Composite Ceramic Substrate For Micro-Fluid Ejection Head - A composite ceramic substrate for receiving an ejection head chip for a micro-fluid ejection head and a method for making the composite ceramic substrate. The substrate includes a high temperature previously fired ceramic base having a substantially planarized first surface and at least one fluid supply slot therethrough. A low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) tape layer bundle having at least two LTCC tape layers is attached to the ceramic base at an interface between the LTCC tape layer bundle and the first surface of the ceramic base. The LTTC tape layer bundle has at least one chip pocket therein and at least one of the LTCC tape layers includes a plurality of conductors. | 12-04-2008 |
20090189954 | INK JETTING STRUCTURE HAVING PROTECTED CONNECTIONS - An ink jetting structure includes a substrate that has a first surface and a second surface. A heater chip is mounted to the second surface of the substrate, and includes a first set of electrical contacts. A printhead circuit member has a third surface, a fourth surface, and an opening configured to receive the heater chip with the first set of electrical contacts of the heater chip being exposed through the opening. The third surface is mounted to the second surface of the substrate. The fourth surface has a second set of electrical contacts attached by wire bonds to the first set of electrical contacts. The third surface has a third set of electrical contacts electrically coupled to the second set of electrical contacts, and electrically connected to a flexible cable for coupling to corresponding contacts on a printer. | 07-30-2009 |
20100098838 | Tunable Dielectric Compositions and Methods - Methods of tuning a printable dielectric layer, dielectric layers made by the method, and devices incorporating the dielectric layers. One such method includes printing a first dielectric composition and a second dielectric composition onto a substrate to provide a mixed composition. The first dielectric composition includes a first concentration of dispersed particles in a carrier fluid and the second dielectric composition includes a polymeric binder component. The mixed composition has a second concentration of particles. | 04-22-2010 |
20100132874 | Composite Ceramic Substrate for Micro-Fluid Ejection Head - A composite ceramic substrate for receiving an ejection head chip for a micro-fluid ejection head and a method for making the composite ceramic substrate. The substrate includes a high temperature previously fired ceramic base having a substantially planarized first surface and at least one fluid supply slot therethrough. A low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) tape layer bundle having at least two LTCC tape layers is attached to the ceramic base at an interface between the LTCC tape layer bundle and the first surface of the ceramic base. The LTCC tape layer bundle has at least one chip pocket therein and at least one of the LTCC tape layers includes a plurality of conductors. | 06-03-2010 |
20100201752 | Micro-Fluid Ejection Heads with Multiple Glass Layers - Methods for fabricating micro-fluid ejection heads and micro-fluid ejection heads are provided herein, such as those that use non-conventional substrates. One such micro-fluid ejection head includes a substrate having first and second glass layers disposed adjacent to a surface thereof and a plurality of fluid ejection actuators disposed adjacent to the second glass layer. The first glass layer is thicker than the second glass layer and the second glass layer has a surface roughness of no greater than about 75 Å Ra. | 08-12-2010 |
20110292124 | LAMINATE CONSTRUCTS FOR MICRO-FLUID EJECTION DEVICES - A micro-fluid ejection head has an ejection chip to expel fluid. It connects to a laminate construct. The construct has vertically configured wiring layers interspersed with non-conductive layers, such as carbon fiber layers. An upper of the wiring layers electrically connects to the ejection chip. The upper layer may also support a planar undersurface of the chip directly on a surface or in a recessed pocket. The two can connect with a die bond, such as one having silica or boron nitride. Fluid connections exist between ink feed slots of the chip and the laminate construct. A silicon tile or other material may also fluidly interconnect with the two. A plastic manifold optionally supports the laminate construct and may fluidly connect to it. The wiring layers of the laminate contemplate ground, power, and various bond pads. Other construct layers contemplate prepreg or core FR4 layers. | 12-01-2011 |
20140092171 | LAMINATE CONSTRUCTS FOR MICRO-FLUID EJECTION DEVICES - A micro-fluid ejection head has an ejection chip to expel fluid. It connects to a laminate construct. The construct has vertically configured wiring layers interspersed with non-conductive layers, such as carbon fiber layers. An upper of the wiring layers electrically connects to the ejection chip. The upper layer may also support a planar undersurface of the chip directly on a surface or in a recessed pocket. The two can connect with a die bond, such as one having silica or boron nitride. Fluid connections exist between ink feed slots of the chip and the laminate construct. A silicon tile or other material may also fluidly interconnect with the two. A plastic manifold optionally supports the laminate construct and may fluidly connect to it. The wiring layers of the laminate contemplate ground, power, and various bond pads. Other construct layers contemplate prepreg or core FR4 layers. | 04-03-2014 |
20140142245 | THERMALLY INKJETTABLE ACRYLIC DIELECTRIC INK FORMULATION AND PROCESS - An aqueous composition for forming a micro-fluid jet printable dielectric film layer, methods for forming dielectric film layers, and dielectric film layers formed by the method. The aqueous composition includes from about 5 to about 20 percent by 65 weight of a polymeric binder emulsion, from about 10 to about 30 percent by weight of a humectant, from about 0 to about 3 percent by weight of a surfactant, and an aqueous carrier fluid. The aqueous composition has a viscosity ranging from about 2 to about 6 centipoise at a temperature of about 23° C. | 05-22-2014 |
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20090255181 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN-ENRICHED FUEL GAS FOR EMISSIONS REDUCTION AND CARBON DIOXIDE FOR SEQUESTRATION - A method of generating hydrogen-enriched fuel gas and carbon dioxide comprising converting hydrocarbon molecules from a gaseous hydrocarbon feed stream into hydrogen and carbon dioxide, separating the hydrogen and carbon dioxide, blending the hydrogen back into the gaseous hydrocarbon feed stream to generate a hydrogen-enriched fuel gas, and utilizing the carbon dioxide for storage or sequestration. A system for generating hydrogen-enriched fuel gas and carbon dioxide comprising an inlet handling system, a syngas and water-gas shift system, a water-gas compression system, a carbon dioxide recovery system, a dehydration system, and a carbon dioxide compression system. | 10-15-2009 |
20110000133 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN-ENRICHED FUEL GAS FOR EMISSIONS REDUCTION AND CARBON DIOXIDE FOR SEQUESTRATION - A method of generating hydrogen-enriched fuel gas and carbon dioxide comprising converting hydrocarbon molecules from a gaseous hydrocarbon feed stream into hydrogen and carbon dioxide, separating the hydrogen and carbon dioxide, blending the hydrogen back into the gaseous hydrocarbon feed stream to generate a hydrogen-enriched fuel gas, and utilizing the carbon dioxide for storage or sequestration. A system for generating hydrogen-enriched fuel gas and carbon dioxide comprising an inlet handling system, a syngas and water-gas shift system, a water-gas compression system, a carbon dioxide recovery system, a dehydration system, and a carbon dioxide compression system. | 01-06-2011 |
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20090308412 | STORAGE TANK CLEANING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A tank cleaning apparatus and method is provided that employs a series of associated canisters that house filters of various sizes. Fluid flow to each canister may be selectively ceased so that the filter contained therein may be replaced or cleaned while allowing tank cleaning to be continued. | 12-17-2009 |
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20090232736 | Dual specificity antibodies and methods of making and using - Antibodies having dual specificity for two different but structurally related antigens are provided. The antibodies can be, for example, entirely human antibodies, recombinant antibodies, or monoclonal antibodies. Preferred antibodies have dual specificity for IL-1α and IL-1β and neutralize IL-1α and IL-1β activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Methods of making and methods of using the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting two different but structurally related antigens (e.g., IL-1α and IL-1β) and for inhibiting the activity of the antigens, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which IL-1α and/or IL-1β activity is detrimental. | 09-17-2009 |
20140155579 | DUAL SPECIFICITY ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - Antibodies having dual specificity for two different but structurally related antigens are provided. The antibodies can be, for example, entirely human antibodies, recombinant antibodies, or monoclonal antibodies. Preferred antibodies have dual specificity for IL-1α and IL-1β and neutralize IL-1α and IL-1β activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Methods of making and methods of using the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting two different but structurally related antigens (e.g., IL-1α and IL-β) and for inhibiting the activity of the antigens, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which IL-1α and/or IL-1β activity is detrimental. | 06-05-2014 |
20140378666 | DUAL SPECIFICITY ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - Antibodies having dual specificity for two different but structurally related antigens are provided. The antibodies can be, for example, entirely human antibodies, recombinant antibodies, or monoclonal antibodies. Preferred antibodies have dual specificity for IL-1α and IL-1β and neutralize IL-1α and IL-1β activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. Methods of making and methods of using the antibodies of the invention are also provided. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting two different but structurally related antigens (e.g., IL-1α and IL-1β) and for inhibiting the activity of the antigens, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which IL-1α and/or IL-1β activity is detrimental. | 12-25-2014 |
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20080215158 | Prosthetic hip joint having polycrystalline diamond articulation surfaces and at least one solid polycrystalline diamond compact - A prosthetic joint in which at least one bearing component is made from solid diamond. | 09-04-2008 |
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20140315038 | THICK SINTERED POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND AND SINTERED JEWELRY - Methods of forming larger sintered compacts of PCD and other sintered ultrahard materials are disclosed. Improved solvent metal compositions and layering of the un-sintered construct allow for sintering of thicker and larger high quality sintered compacts. Jewelry may also be made from sintered ultrahard materials including diamond, carbides, and boron nitrides. Increased biocompatibility is achieved through use of a sintering metal containing tin. Methods of sintering perform shapes are provided. | 10-23-2014 |
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20100066001 | CAM ACTUATED CLAMP - A clamp including an upper body including a proximal end, a distal end, and an upper fulcrum, the upper fulcrum being positioned between the proximal end and the distal end of the upper body, wherein the distal end of the upper body includes an upper jaw, a lower body including a proximal end, a distal end, and a lower fulcrum, the lower fulcrum being positioned between the proximal end and the distal end of the lower body, wherein the distal end of the lower body includes a lower jaw, an edge pusher having an upper projection pivotally engaged with the upper fulcrum and a lower projection pivotally engaged with the lower fulcrum, an actuating lever pivotally connected to the upper body, the actuating lever including a cam lobe moveable relative to the lower body to displace the proximal end of the lower body away from the proximal end of the upper body, and a biasing element positioned to bias the upper jaw away from the lower jaw. | 03-18-2010 |
20140008854 | Method and Apparatus for Forming an Angled Flange - A method and apparatus comprising a structure and a locking magnet. The structure comprises a retaining portion and a magnetic portion. The retaining portion of the structure is configured to receive a first section of a workpiece such that a second section of the workpiece is positioned at an angle relative to the magnetic portion of the structure. The magnetic portion of the structure is positioned at a first side of the workpiece. The locking magnet is configured to exert an attractive force that causes the magnetic portion of the structure to move towards the second section of the workpiece when the locking magnet is positioned at a second side of the workpiece. | 01-09-2014 |
20140061010 | Toggle Switch Lockout Clip and Method - A toggle switch lockout clip including a clip body having a central region and including a latch portion protruding from the central region, the latch portion including an extension member and a hook member connected to the extension member to define a hook gap, a leg portion protruding from the central region away from the latch portion, a first side portion opposed from a second side portion, wherein the first and second side portions extend from the central region and define a gap therebetween, and an engagement portion positioned between the first and second side portions. | 03-06-2014 |
20150042019 | METHOD FOR FORMING AN ANGLED FLANGE - A method and apparatus comprising a structure and a locking magnet. The structure comprises a retaining portion and a magnetic portion. The retaining portion of the structure is configured to receive a first section of a workpiece such that a second section of the workpiece is positioned at an angle relative to the magnetic portion of the structure. The magnetic portion of the structure is positioned at a first side of the workpiece. The locking magnet is configured to exert an attractive force that causes the magnetic portion of the structure to move towards the second section of the workpiece when the locking magnet is positioned at a second side of the workpiece. | 02-12-2015 |
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20080242154 | Powered, Mobile Electronics Mount - A powered, mobile electronics mount system has a male plug, a support arm, a connector housing, and an interconnecting wire. The male plug includes an electrical connector, wherein the plug is adapted to be inserted into an automobile electrical socket. The support arm is connected on one end to the male plug and on its opposite end to the connector housing, the connector housing having a transformer and a universal electrical connector socket, and the connector housing further including a mount for an electronics product. The interconnecting wire is in electrical connection with the automobile electrical socket through the plug and the universal electrical connector in the connector housing. | 10-02-2008 |
20090309709 | Vehicle Security And Monitoring System - A vehicle monitoring system includes a communication subsystem configured to provide two-way wireless communication, and a controller mounted in a vehicle and configured to receive data indicative of a location of the vehicle and to control the communication subsystem to transmit the data indicative of the vehicle location toward a remote communication center and receive operational information transmitted from the remote communication center. The controller receives a mode change command included in the operational information and in response changes operating mode between an authorization mode, in which the controller transmits an alert signal to the remote communication center, and a tracking mode, in which the controller transmits the data indicative of vehicle location continuously at predetermined intervals regardless of the authorization signal. | 12-17-2009 |
20120139760 | VEHICLE SECURITY AND MONITORING SYSTEM - A vehicle monitoring system includes a communication subsystem configured to provide two-way wireless communication, and a controller mounted in a vehicle and configured to receive data indicative of a location of the vehicle and to control the communication subsystem to transmit the data indicative of the vehicle location toward a remote communication center and receive operational information transmitted from the remote communication center. The controller receives a mode change command included in the operational information and in response changes operating mode between an authorization mode, in which the controller transmits an alert signal to the remote communication center, and a tracking mode, in which the controller transmits the data indicative of vehicle location continuously at predetermined intervals regardless of the authorization signal. | 06-07-2012 |
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20100263490 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RECOVERING RHENIUM FROM A COPPER LEACH - Various embodiments provide new methods of rhenium recovery. The methods can include subjecting a metal-bearing solution to an activated carbon bed, and adsorbing rhenium onto the activated carbon. The methods can also include heating a basic aqueous elution solution and eluting the rhenium from the activated carbon with the heated elution solution. | 10-21-2010 |
20120304827 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RECOVERING RHENIUM FROM A COPPER LEACH - Various embodiments provide new methods of rhenium recovery. The methods can include subjecting a metal-bearing solution to an activated carbon bed, and adsorbing rhenium onto the activated carbon. The methods can also include heating a basic aqueous elution solution and eluting the rhenium from the activated carbon with the heated elution solution. | 12-06-2012 |
20130118310 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RECOVERING RHENIUM FROM A COPPER LEACH - Various embodiments provide new methods of rhenium recovery. The methods can include subjecting a metal-bearing solution to an activated carbon bed, and adsorbing rhenium onto the activated carbon. The methods can also include heating a basic aqueous elution solution and eluting the rhenium from the activated carbon with the heated elution solution. The methods can also incorporate an ion exchange as a rhenium recovery apparatus. | 05-16-2013 |
20130276586 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RECOVERING RHENIUM FROM A COPPER LEACH - Various embodiments provide new methods of rhenium recovery. The methods can include subjecting a metal-bearing solution to an activated carbon bed, and adsorbing rhenium onto the activated carbon. The methods can also include heating a basic aqueous elution solution and eluting the rhenium from the activated carbon with the heated elution solution. | 10-24-2013 |
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20110128387 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAINTAINING MULTIPLE OBJECTS WITHIN A CAMERA FIELD-OFVIEW - In one embodiment, a system and method for maintaining objects within a camera field of view include identifying constraints to be enforced, each constraint relating to an attribute of the viewed objects, identifying a priority rank for the constraints such that more important constraints have a higher priority that less important constraints, and determining the set of solutions that satisfy the constraints relative to the order of their priority rank such that solutions that satisfy lower ranking constraints are only considered viable if they also satisfy any higher ranking constraints, each solution providing an indication as to how to control the camera to maintain the objects within the camera field of view. | 06-02-2011 |
20140064624 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTIMATING THE GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION AT WHICH IMAGE DATA WAS CAPTURED - In some embodiments, a system and method for estimating the geographical location at which image data was captured with a camera identifies matching feature points between the captured images, estimates a pose of the camera during the image capture from the feature points, performs geometric reconstruction of a scene in the images using the estimated pose of the camera to obtain a reconstructed scene, and compares the reconstructed scene to overhead images of known geographical origin to identify potential matches | 03-06-2014 |
20140168461 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTIMATING THE STRUCTURE AND MOTION OF AN OBJECT - In one embodiment, the structure and motion of a stationary object are determined using two images and a linear velocity and linear acceleration of a camera. In another embodiment, the structure and motion of a stationary or moving object are determined using an image and linear and angular velocities of a camera. | 06-19-2014 |