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20090119507 | Reference Monitor for Enforcing Information Flow Policies - A reference monitor that authorizes information flows between elements of a data processing system is provided. The elements of the data processing system are associated with security data structures in a reference monitor. An information flow request is received from a first element to authorize an information flow from the first element to a second element. A first security data structure associated with the first element and a second security data structure associated with the second element are retrieved. At least one set theory operation is then performed on the first security data structure and the second security data structure to determine if the information flow from the first element to the second element is to be authorized. The security data structures may be labelsets having one or more labels identifying security policies to be applied to information flows involving the associated element. | 05-07-2009 |
20100115580 | RETROSPECTIVE POLICY SAFETY NET - These and other objectives are attained with a method and system for evaluating an access policy change. The method comprises the step of providing an access control mechanism having a first policy, and an audit log having entries of accesses made under that first policy. The method comprises the further steps of submitting a second policy to the access control mechanism, comparing the log entries to the second policy, and based on the results of the comparing step, taking one of a predetermined number of actions. | 05-06-2010 |
20110302413 | Authorizing Information Flows Based on a Sensitivity of an Information Object - A system, apparatus, computer program product and method for authorizing information flows between devices of a data processing system are provided. In one illustrative embodiment, an information flow request is received from a first device to authorize an information flow from the first device to a second device. The information flow request includes an identifier of the second device. Based on an identifier of the first device and the second device, security information identifying an authorization level of the first device and second device is retrieved. A sensitivity of an information object that is to be transferred in the information flow is determined and the information flow is authorized or denied based only on the sensitivity of the information object and the authorization level of the first and second devices irregardless of the particular action being performed on the information object as part of the information flow. | 12-08-2011 |
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20130205368 | RETROSPECTIVE POLICY SAFETY NET - These and other objectives are attained with a method and system for evaluating an access policy change. The method comprises the step of providing an access control mechanism having a first policy, and an audit log having entries of accesses made under that first policy. The method comprises the further steps of submitting a second policy to the access control mechanism, comparing the log entries to the second policy, and based on the results of the comparing step, taking one of a predetermined number of actions. | 08-08-2013 |
20150046972 | RETROSPECTIVE POLICY SAFETY NET - These and other objectives are attained with a method and system for evaluating an access policy change. The method comprises the step of providing an access control mechanism having a first policy, and an audit log having entries of accesses made under that first policy. The method comprises the further steps of submitting a second policy to the access control mechanism, comparing the log entries to the second policy, and based on the results of the comparing step, taking one of a predetermined number of actions. | 02-12-2015 |
20150350216 | RETROSPECTIVE POLICY SAFETY NET - These and other objectives are attained with a method and system for evaluating an access policy change. The method comprises the step of providing an access control mechanism having a first policy, and an audit log having entries of accesses made under that first policy. The method comprises the further steps of submitting a second policy to the access control mechanism, comparing the log entries to the second policy, and based on the results of the comparing step, taking one of a predetermined number of actions. | 12-03-2015 |
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20130186832 | SEPARATING COMPONENTS OF MIXED FLUID USING A FUNCTIONALLY GRADED MATERIAL - A system for separating components of a fluid containing at least a first component and a second component includes a device having an inlet for introducing the fluid into the device, a first outlet for directing the first component of the fluid from the device, and a second outlet for directing the second component of the fluid from the device. A material that has a gradient in properties is located in the device between the inlet and the first and second outlets. The material has a first portion with an affinity for the first fluid component and a second portion with an affinity for the second fluid component. The first portion is positioned with relation to the first outlet such that the first component is directed from said device through the first outlet. The second portion is positioned with relation to the second outlet such that the second component is directed from the device through the second outlet. | 07-25-2013 |
20150191690 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PATHOGEN TRANSPORT - This disclosure provides a method for transporting a pathogen under ambient conditions, by culturing the pathogen with an amoeba under conditions that favor the incorporation of the pathogen into a trophozoite, starving the amoeba until it encysts, then culturing under conditions that favor conversion of the amoeba back to a trophozoite. In one aspect, the conditions that favor incorporation of the pathogen into the cyst of the amoeba comprises contacting the pathogen with the amoeba in an iron rich environment. Virus and/or bacteria are pathogens that can be transported by the disclosed method. Amoeba that are useful in the disclosed methods include, without limitation | 07-09-2015 |
20150361490 | DNA TAGGED MICROPARTICLES - In one embodiment, a product includes a plurality of particles, each particle including: a carrier that includes a non-toxic material; and at least one DNA barcode coupled to the carrier, where the particles each have a diameter in a range from about 1 nanometer to about 100 microns. | 12-17-2015 |
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20090304682 | Multiple-variable dose regimen for treating TNFa-related disorders - Multiple-variable dose methods for treating TNFα-related disorders, including Crohn's disease and psoriasis, comprising administering TNFα inhibitors, including TNFα antibodies, are described. Multiple-variable dose methods include administration of a TNF-inhibitor in an induction or loading phase followed by administration of the agent in a maintenance or treatment phase, wherein the TNF-inhibitor is administered in a higher dosage during the induction phase. | 12-10-2009 |
20130122011 | Multiple-variable dose regimen for treating TNFa-related disorders - Multiple-variable dose methods for treating TNFα-related disorders, including Crohn's disease and psoriasis, comprising administering TNFα inhibitors, including TNFα antibodies, are described. Multiple-variable dose methods include administration of a TNF-inhibitor in an induction or loading phase followed by administration of the agent in a maintenance or treatment phase, wherein the TNF-inhibitor is administered in a higher dosage during the induction phase. | 05-16-2013 |
20150175690 | MULTIPLE-VARIABLE DOSE REGIMEN FOR TREATING TNFALPHA-RELATED DISORDERS - Multiple-variable dose methods for treating TNFα-related disorders, including Crohn's disease and psoriasis, comprising administering TNFα inhibitors, including TNFα antibodies, are described. Multiple-variable dose methods include administration of a TNF-inhibitor in an induction or loading phase followed by administration of the agent in a maintenance or treatment phase, wherein the TNF-inhibitor is administered in a higher dosage during the induction phase. | 06-25-2015 |
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20100145371 | Embolectomy Catheters And Methods For Treating Stroke And Other Small Vessel Thromboembolic Disorders - Embolectomy catheters, rapid exchange microcatheters, systems and methods for removing clots or other obstructive matter (e.g., thrombus, thromboemboli, embolic fragments of atherosclerotic plaque, foreign objects, etc.) from blood vessels. This invention is particularly useable for percutaneous removal of thromboemboli or other obstructive matter from small blood vessels of the brain, during an evolving stroke or period of cerebral ischemia. In some embodiments, the embolectomy catheters of this invention are advanceable with or over a guidewire which has been pre-inserted through or around the clot. Also, in some embodiments, the embolectomy catheters include clot removal devices which are deployable from the catheter after the catheter has been advanced at least partially through the clot. The clot removal device may include a deployable wire nest that is designed to prevent a blood clot from passing therethrough. The delivery catheter may include telescoping inner and outer tubes, with the clot removal device being radially constrained by the outer tube. Retraction of the outer tube removes the constraint on the clot removal device and permits it to expand to its deployed configuration. An infusion guidewire is particularly useful in conjunction with the embolectomy catheter, and permits infusion of medicaments or visualization fluids distal to the clot. | 06-10-2010 |
20140135803 | Embolectomy Catheters And Methods For Treating Stroke And Other Small Vessel Thromboembolic Disorders - Embolectomy catheters, rapid exchange microcatheters, systems and methods for removing clots or other obstructive matter (e.g., thrombus, thromboemboli, embolic fragments of atherosclerotic plaque, foreign objects, etc.) from blood vessels. This invention is particularly useable for percutaneous removal of thromboemboli or other obstructive matter from small blood vessels of the brain, during an evolving stroke or period of cerebral ischemia. In some embodiments, the embolectomy catheters of this invention are advanceable with or over a guidewire which has been pre-inserted through or around the clot. Also, in some embodiments, the embolectomy catheters include clot removal devices which are deployable from the catheter after the catheter has been advanced at least partially through the clot. The clot removal device may include a deployable wire nest that is designed to prevent a blood clot from passing therethrough. The delivery catheter may include telescoping inner and outer tubes, with the clot removal device being radially constrained by the outer tube. Retraction of the outer tube removes the constraint on the clot removal device and permits it to expand to its deployed configuration. An infusion guidewire is particularly useful in conjunction with the embolectomy catheter, and permits infusion of medicaments or visualization fluids distal to the clot. | 05-15-2014 |
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20090251993 | SHEAR WAVE TRANSDUCER AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A wave generating device and method of using the same wherein the device is for producing a shear wave in a ground layer wherein the generated wave emanates from a bore hole in the ground layer and passes through the ground layer toward a receiver spaced from the bore hole. This wave having a given waveform and the bore hole being defined by at least one bore wall that extends from a surface of the ground layer to a bottom extent of the bore hole. The device including a driver having an outer layer extending in a longitudinal direction along a longitudinal axis and having a radially outwardly facing surface generally parallel to the longitudinal axis which is configured to engage an associated bore wall of an associated bore hole. The driver further including a coil assembly fixed relative to the outer layer, an inner assembly configured to move relative to the coil assembly and the inner assembly having at least one magnetic field emitter producing an inner magnetic field and the coil assembly having at least one coil of wire wherein the at least one magnetic field passes through the at least one coil. The device further including an electrical connection between the at least one coil of the driver and an associated power source such that when the associated power source is in an on condition the outer layer vibrates longitudinally relative to the inner assembly thereby producing a wave in an associated ground layer extending outwardly from the device. | 10-08-2009 |
20110200068 | PILE SENSING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A system for monitoring the forming of a solid object having a sensor string positionable in a forming structure before the curing process and a communication line extending along a string axis between a first and second end. The string further including a plurality of sensors joined to the communication line between the ends and each sensor being mounted at a set position on the line. Each sensor having a sensor body and a sensor housing and the sensor body including an electrical connecter to electrically join an electrical structure to the communication line at the set position. The electrical structure including a temperature sensor configured to monitor temperature near the set position and further including an electronic identification code corresponding to the set position of the sensor along the axis. The system further including a transmitting device for selectively communicating the temperature and identification code. | 08-18-2011 |
20120203462 | PILE INSTALLATION AND MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A system and method of monitoring the installation of a pile in a ground surface. The system and method including the use of a portable monitoring device configured to allow real time data entry and display relating to the pile(s) being installed and having at least one data entry button for at least a portion of the data entry. The device further including a display for the display of desired data to help monitor and control the installation process. | 08-09-2012 |
20130128920 | PILE SENSING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A system for monitoring the forming of a solid object having a sensor string positionable in a forming structure before the curing process and a communication line extending along a string axis between a first and second end. The string further including a plurality of sensors joined to the communication line between the ends and each sensor being mounted at a set position on the line. Each sensor having a sensor body and a sensor housing and the sensor body including an electrical connecter to electrically join an electrical structure to the communication line at the set position. The electrical structure including a temperature sensor configured to monitor temperature near the set position and further including an electronic identification code corresponding to the set position of the sensor along the axis. The system further including a transmitting device for selectively communicating the temperature and identification code. | 05-23-2013 |
20140185648 | PILE SENSING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A system for monitoring the forming of a solid object having a sensor string positionable in a forming structure before the curing process and a communication line extending along a string axis between a first and second end. The string further including a plurality of sensors joined to the communication line between the ends and each sensor being mounted at a set position on the line. Each sensor having a sensor body and a sensor housing and the sensor body including an electrical connecter to electrically join an electrical structure to the communication line at the set position. The electrical structure including a temperature sensor configured to monitor temperature near the set position and further including an electronic identification code corresponding to the set position of the sensor along the axis. The system further including a transmitting device for selectively communicating the temperature and identification code. | 07-03-2014 |
20150233230 | BOREHOLE INSPECTING AND TESTING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A borehole inspection device and method of using the same to measure the condition of the bottom extent of a borehole, the system having a head unit assembly with top and bottom sides and including at least one downwardly extending force sensor configured to measure a reaction force applied to the at least one sensor as it engages a bottom extent of the borehole, the inspection device being configured to be lowered into a borehole and to bring the sensor(s) into contact with the bottom extent wherein continued downward movement of the head unit creates the reaction force on the sensor(s) to determine at least one of a location of an associated debris layer, a bearing capacity of the associated debris layer, the thickness of the associated debris layer, the location of an associated bearing layer and/or the bearing capacity of the associated bearing layer. | 08-20-2015 |
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20130086127 | COMPACT TREE NODE REPRESENTATION OF AN XML DOCUMENT - Methods and systems for creating a compact tree node representation of an XML document. One implementation commences by allocating memory for storing an XML tree index data structure, then allocating another separate portion of memory to store a hash table. Then, traversing an XML document to process the traversed nodes as follows: (a) when the traversed node is an element node, then adding the element node to the XML tree index data structure (b) when the traversed node is a text node, then populating a text node index into the XML tree index data structure and copying the text node values to the hash table, and (c) when the traversed node is an attribute node, then populating an attribute node index into the XML tree index data structure. Such a structure supports fast index-based tree restructuring, and permits very large XML document to be accessed within tight memory size constraints. | 04-04-2013 |
20130086392 | INCREASING DATA SECURITY IN ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS BY USING FORMATTING, CHECKSUMS, AND ENCRYPTION TO DETECT TAMPERING OF A DATA BUFFER - A method, system, and computer program product for using hidden buffer formatting and passing obfuscated encryption key values to detect tampering with and/or prevent unauthorized inspection of a data buffer. The method comprises receiving an unencrypted sequence to be encrypted, selecting a layout version to associate to an encryption method and a checksum method, then encrypting the unencrypted sequence using the encryption method to form an encrypted sequence, and calculating, using the checksum calculation method, an unencrypted sequence checksum. Further, storing the encrypted sequence to form a hidden buffer payload, which hidden buffer has its own hidden buffer payload checksum. Encryption keys are not stored in program data, nor sent in the hidden buffers. Instead obfuscated encryption key values are used to generate keys on the fly. The receiver of a hidden buffer and obfuscated encryption key values can detect tampering or data corruption of the payload for further processing. | 04-04-2013 |
20130086393 | INCREASING DATA SECURITY IN ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS BY OBFUSCATING ENCRYPTION KEYS - A method, system, and computer program product for using hidden buffer formatting and passing obfuscated encryption key values to detect tampering with and/or prevent unauthorized inspection of a data buffer. The method comprises receiving an unencrypted sequence to be encrypted, selecting a layout version to associate to an encryption method and a checksum method, then encrypting the unencrypted sequence using the encryption method to form an encrypted sequence, and calculating, using the checksum calculation method, an unencrypted sequence checksum. Further, storing the encrypted sequence to form a hidden buffer payload, which hidden buffer has its own hidden buffer payload checksum. Encryption keys are not stored in program data, nor sent in the hidden buffers. Instead obfuscated encryption key values are used to generate keys on the fly. The receiver of a hidden buffer and obfuscated encryption key values can detect tampering or data corruption of the payload for further processing. | 04-04-2013 |
20140304217 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING AN ON-DEMAND DATA WAREHOUSE - Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for reducing the number of database calls when transferring data from a database to a server. One embodiment provides an approach for utilizing staging tables to collate and transform core data and related data in the database before transferring the data to the server, so that the number of database calls used may be reduced. | 10-09-2014 |
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20130245057 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING OR PREVENTING SYMPTOMS OF HORMONAL VARIATIONS - The present invention relates to methods, compositions, and kits for treating or preventing symptoms of hormonal variation. The method comprises the steps of administering an effective amount of Dextromethorphan or Dextrorphan, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a subject having one or more symptoms of hormonal variations. | 09-19-2013 |
20140378499 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING OR PREVENTING SYMPTOMS OF HORMONAL VARIATIONS - The present invention relates to methods, compositions, and kits for treating or preventing symptoms of hormonal variation. The method comprises the steps of administering an effective amount of Dextromethorphan or Dextrorphan, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a subject having one or more symptoms of hormonal variations. | 12-25-2014 |
20150231129 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING OR PREVENTING SYMPTOMS OF HORMONAL VARIATIONS - The present invention relates to methods, compositions, and kits for treating or preventing symptoms of hormonal variation. The method comprises the steps of administering an effective amount of Dextromethorphan or Dextrorphan, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a subject having one or more symptoms of hormonal variations. | 08-20-2015 |
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20090072098 | Support bracket for mounting wires to floor beams of an aircraft - A support bracket for mounting wires, cables, conduits and the like to floor beams of an aircraft passenger cabin floor without modification to the floor beams. The floor beams have a top flange, a bottom flange, and a vertical web therebetween. The support bracket includes: a support body having a number of cradles where each cradle has an engaging surface and a tie wrap passage; and at least one beam engaging member connected to the support body, the beam engaging member having a beam clamping surface and biasing device to urge the beam clamping surface toward the support body. | 03-19-2009 |
20090249408 | ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM FOR INFLIGHT SERVICES AT PASSENGER SEAT - An access control system for controlling individualized access, by passengers of a vehicle, to data transmissions and electrical power including a transmission source; a passenger access interface; and a control circuit in communication with the transmission source. The control circuit includes: a microprocessor with memory storage, the microprocessor having a control signal emitter in communication with the transmission source, where the control signal determines access between the transmission source and the passenger access interface; and a portable memory device including stored access control software readable by the microprocessor for determining when a control signal is to be emitted, the portable memory device being removable by the passenger. | 10-01-2009 |
20100139948 | SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING ELECTRICAL AND OPTICAL CONDUCTORS TO FLOOR BEAMS OF AN AIRCRAFT - A system for mounting conductors, such as electrical wires, optical fibre cables, conduits and the like, to the floor beams of an aircraft cabin floor, having: an elongate raceway a longitudinal routing rails spanning between adjacent pairs of floor beams, each routing rail having an interior channel for housing conductors; conductor cradle blocks disposed in the interior channel, each cradle block including a mounting cushion adapted to engage a bottom portion of said conductors; and rail support brackets, each rail support bracket removably clamped on at least one of: the top flange; the bottom flange; and the web of a beam and removably mounted to the rail ends | 06-10-2010 |
20110279741 | FLEXIBLE AND CONTOURING SCREEN FOR AIRCRAFT PASSENGER CABIN - A viewing device, including: a base having an upper surface adapted for mounting to a lower contoured surface of an overhead structure in a passenger vehicle; a flexible and contouring viewing screen pivotally mounted to the base for rotary movement of the flexible and contouring viewing screen between a deployed position and a stowed position, wherein the flexible and contouring viewing screen moves from a flat deployed shape in the deployed position to a curved stowed shape that complies to the lower contoured surface of the overhead structure in the stowed position; and a rotary actuator disposed in the base and engaging the screen. | 11-17-2011 |
20110290954 | SUPPORT BRACKET FOR MOUNTING WIRES TO FLOOR BEAMS OF AN AIRCRAFT - A support bracket for mounting wires, cables, conduits and the like to floor beams of an aircraft passenger cabin floor without modification to the floor beams, the floor beams having a top flange, a bottom flange, and a vertical web. The support bracket has a support body with cable support cradles where each cradle has a cradling surface and a tie wrap passage; and at least clamping block connected to the support body with at least one adjustable tension bolt, the clamping block having a beam engaging surface wherein tension in the at least one bolt urges the beam engaging surface toward the support body. | 12-01-2011 |
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20110162879 | ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE FOAM EMI SHIELD - An EMI shield having at least one compartment for enclosing circuitry of an electronic device. The shield includes a resilient layer of a thermoformable, electrically-conductive foam, the layer having first surface and a second surface defining a thickness dimension therebetween, and the layer having an interior portion surrounded by a perimeter portion. The interior portion of the layer is compressed through the thickness dimension thereof to form a top wall portion of the shield, with the thickness dimension of the perimeter portion extending downwardly from the top wall portion to form a side wall portion of the shield which together with the top wall portion defines at least a portion of the compartment. | 07-07-2011 |
20110275981 | ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR DELIVERING A THERAPEUTIC AGENT INTO OCULAR TISSUE - A contact electrode assembly for delivering at least one therapeutic agent into ocular tissue of a subject includes a flexible dielectric layer, a first electrode portion, and a second electrode portion. The flexible dielectric includes oppositely disposed first and second surfaces. The first electrode portion is disposed on the first surface of the dielectric layer. The second electrode portion is disposed on a portion of the second surface of the dielectric layer. The second electrode portion includes an interdigitated electrode having a first comb-shaped portion defining a first plurality of fingers and a second comb-shaped portion defining a second plurality of fingers. Each of the first electrode portion, the first comb-shaped portion, and the second comb-shaped portion is electrically connectable to a signal source. | 11-10-2011 |
20130068519 | LOW FORCE DEFLECTION AND CORROSION RESISTANT EMI GASKET - An EMI shielding gasket having enhanced corrosion protection and force deflection is provided. The gasket has a body formed from an electrically conductive material with outwardly extending projections from one or both surface portions thereof. A non-conductive polymer gel is applied to the spaces between the projections for protection against corrosion. The gasket is particularly adapted for use in external aluminum aircraft surfaces which are exposed to harsh environmental conditions. | 03-21-2013 |
20130092410 | ENCAPSULATED EXPANDED CRIMPED METAL MESH FOR SEALING, EMI SHIELDING AND LIGHTNING STRIKE APPLICATIONS - A composite gasket for sealing, lightning strike protection and EMI shielding is provided. The gasket has a resilient conductive mesh sheet embedded with an elastomer gel layer. The conductive mesh is corrugated to provide a series of repeating waveforms, providing the gasket with a lower deflection force, better corrosion resistance, protection against lightning strikes and a higher EMI shielding capability. A second elastomer can be used around the edge portions of the gasket for improved abrasion resistance and increased tensile strength. A fiberglass sheet can be incorporated in the mesh for added reinforcement and support. The gaskets of the invention can be used on external aircraft components, such as external aircraft antenna mounts. | 04-18-2013 |
20140360772 | DEFLECTABLE CONDUCTIVE GASKET WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SEAL - A deflectable gasket assembly for EMI shielding and environmental sealing is described. The gasket assembly is formed from an electrically-conductive mesh sheet positioned between adjacent conductive surfaces. A gasket is provided at the outer boundaries of the mesh sheet for environmental protection. The edge of the gasket has a branched sealing element extending above and below the gasket assembly for contacting the adjacent surfaces. The branched sealing element is deformable and can be used on external aircraft electronic components. | 12-11-2014 |
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20090095560 | SUSPENDED FLOORBOARD - A materials handling vehicle is provided comprising: a frame; a set of wheels supported on the frame to allow the materials handling vehicle to move across a floor surface; a rider compartment located within the frame for receiving an operator; and an operator support assembly. The operator support assembly comprises a suspended floorboard upon which the operator may stand when located within the rider compartment and an energy absorbing structure coupled to the frame and the suspended floorboard for absorbing and dissipating at least a portion of energy resulting from disturbances encountered by the vehicle as it moves across the floor surface prior to the energy portion reaching the operator standing on the suspended floorboard, the energy absorbing structure including a damping element for effecting a dampening function. | 04-16-2009 |
20090194358 | MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE WITH A MODULE CAPABLE OF CHANGING A STEERABLE WHEEL TO CONTROL HANDLE POSITION RATIO - A materials handling vehicle is provided comprising: a frame comprising an operator's compartment; wheels supported on the frame, at least one of the wheels being a steerable wheel; a steer-by-wire system associated with the steerable wheel to effect angular movement of the steerable wheel about a first axis; and a control apparatus. The steer-by-wire system comprises a control handle capable of being moved by an operator to generate a steer control signal, a selection switch capable of generating one of a first select signal and a second select signal, and a steer motor coupled to the steerable wheel to effect angular movement of the steerable wheel about the first axis. The control apparatus may be coupled to the control handle to receive the steer control signal, coupled to the selection switch to receive the one select signal, and coupled to the steer motor to generate a first drive signal to the steer motor to effect angular movement of the steerable wheel about the first axis. The control apparatus may convert the steer control signal to a corresponding desired angular position for the steerable wheel using one of first and second steerable-wheel-to-control-handle-position ratios, wherein the one ratio is selected based on the one select signal. | 08-06-2009 |
20090194363 | MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLE HAVING A STEER SYSTEM INCLUDING A TACTILE FEEDBACK DEVICE - A materials handling vehicle is provided comprising: a frame comprising an operator's compartment; wheels supported on the frame, at least one of the wheels being a steerable wheel; a steer-by-wire system and control apparatus. The steer-by-wire system is associated with the steerable wheel to effect angular movement of the steerable wheel about a first axis. | 08-06-2009 |
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20090089343 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BLOCK ALLOCATION FOR HYBRID DRIVES - A method for priority-based allocation in a storage pool, involving receiving a first request to write a first data item in the storage pool, wherein the storage pool includes a first hybrid drive including a first plurality of metaslabs associated with a first storage type and a second plurality of metaslabs associated with a second storage type, selecting a first target metaslab from the first and second plurality of metaslabs based on a first plurality of allocation priorities, wherein the first plurality of allocation priorities are determined using a storage and power management policy, a storage characteristic, and a power characteristic associated with the first storage type and the second storage type in the first hybrid drive, allocating a first block to the first target metaslab, and writing the first block to the first target metaslab, wherein the first block includes a first portion of the first data item. | 04-02-2009 |
20090265519 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR POWER AWARE I/O SCHEDULING - A method for retrieving a logical block, including receiving a request to read the logical block, and obtaining metadata associated with the logical block, wherein the metadata includes a replication type used to store the logical block and physical block locations in a storage pool for each physical block associated with the logical block. The method further includes obtaining power state information including a power state for the storage devices specified in the physical block locations, selecting a first set of physical block locations using the metadata, the power state information, and a power-usage selection policy, and generating I/O requests, where each I/O request specifies one of the first set of physical block locations. The method further includes issuing the I/O requests, receiving physical blocks in response to the I/O requests, and constructing the logical block using the physical blocks. | 10-22-2009 |
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20090147827 | Methods, Systems, and Computer Program Products for Implementing Spread Spectrum Using Digital Signal Processing Techniques - Implementing spread spectrum using digital signal processing techniques. An incoming clock signal is received and sampled using a programmable sampling mechanism to generate a plurality of signal data points included in a sampled signal. The sampled signal is conditioned using a programmable signal conditioning mechanism capable of performing at least one of: reducing a cycle to cycle jitter of the sampled signal; or adjusting the sampled signal to a base frequency. The signal data points are processed and spread across a band of frequencies using a programmable digital signal processor to adjust at least one of: (a) an amplitude, (b) a phase shift, or (c) a frequency shift; for each of a plurality of respective signal data points at a plurality of corresponding frequencies in the band of frequencies. An output waveform is constructed from the processed and spread signal data points, wherein the output waveform constitutes a clock output signal. | 06-11-2009 |
20090319974 | User Selected Grid for Logically Representing an Electronic Circuit - A computer implemented method employs software on a system for generating a logical representation of an electronic circuit undergoing a design. A predetermined grid for the circuit being designed is selected through interaction with the user through a graphical user interface. An input file defines objects to be plotted to the grid, and is read into a computer system. Objection locations relative to the grid, and connections between objects are checked and adjustments made by moving objects as necessary to align with the grid and to ensure connections between the objects. A design file of the adjusted logical representation is written for use in completing a circuit design. | 12-24-2009 |
20140142883 | IMPLEMENTING FREQUENCY SPECTRUM ANALYSIS USING CAUSALITY HILBERT TRANSFORM RESULTS OF VNA-GENERATED S-PARAMETER MODEL INFORMATION - A method, system and computer program product are provided for implementing frequency spectrum analysis of noise in a device under test using causality (Hilbert Transform) results of Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) VNA-generated S-parameter model Information. A plurality of S-parameter samples are collected from the VNA generated S-parameter model Information. A Hilbert Transform of the collected plurality of S-parameter samples is used for error magnitude per frequency point analysis. An average error magnitude of predefined collected error magnitude samples is calculated to identify environmental noise in the device under test and used to identify acceptable environmental effects on the device under test. | 05-22-2014 |