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20080197055 | Removable Liners for Waste Sorting Method - Methods for using a liner in a waste sorting and disposal system are provided. The liner includes an internal space and an opening that provides access to that internal space. In some embodiments, the liner may also include a machine-readable identification key that is configured to identify a type of waste that the liner may receive. In some embodiments, the machine-readable key is optical, color-coded, alphanumeric or graphical. The liner can include one or more closure members to allow a user to securely seal the liner when it is removed from the container. In some embodiments, the liner can include a flange, lip, hook or other protrusion to secure its position relative to a container. | 08-21-2008 |
20080197059 | Removable Liners for Waste Sorting System - A liner for use in a waste sorting and disposal system is configured for placement in a container is provided. The liner includes an internal space and an opening that provides access to that internal space. In some embodiments, the liner may also include a machine-readable identification key that is configured to identify a type of waste that the liner may receive. In some embodiments, the machine-readable key is optical, color-coded, alphanumeric or graphical. The liner can include one or more closure members to allow a user to securely seal the liner when it is removed from the container. In some embodiments, the liner can include a flange, lip, hook or other protrusion to secure its position relative to a container. | 08-21-2008 |
20100213250 | SYSTEMS FOR IDENTIFYING AND CATEGORIZING MEDICAL WASTE - Methods for using a liner in a waste sorting and disposal system are provided. The liner includes an internal space and an opening that provides access to that internal space. In some embodiments, the liner may also include a machine-readable identification key that is configured to identify a type of waste that the liner may receive. In some embodiments, the machine-readable key is optical, color-coded, alphanumeric or graphical. The liner can include one or more closure members to allow a user to securely seal the liner when it is removed from the container. In some embodiments, the liner can include a flange, lip, hook or other protrusion to secure its position relative to a container. | 08-26-2010 |
20100219237 | ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS FOR IDENTIFYING AND CATEGORIZING WASTE - Methods for using a liner in a waste sorting and disposal system are provided. The liner includes an internal space and an opening that provides access to that internal space. In some embodiments, the liner may also include a machine-readable identification key that is configured to identify a type of waste that the liner may receive. In some embodiments, the machine-readable key is optical, color-coded, alphanumeric or graphical. The liner can include one or more closure members to allow a user to securely seal the liner when it is removed from the container. In some embodiments, the liner can include a flange, lip, hook or other protrusion to secure its position relative to a container. | 09-02-2010 |
20100219238 | METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND CATEGORIZING MEDICAL WASTE - Methods for using a liner in a waste sorting and disposal system are provided. The liner includes an internal space and an opening that provides access to that internal space. In some embodiments, the liner may also include a machine-readable identification key that is configured to identify a type of waste that the liner may receive. In some embodiments, the machine-readable key is optical, color-coded, alphanumeric or graphical. The liner can include one or more closure members to allow a user to securely seal the liner when it is removed from the container. In some embodiments, the liner can include a flange, lip, hook or other protrusion to secure its position relative to a container. | 09-02-2010 |
20130220907 | Portable Dialysis Machine with Improved Reservoir Heating System - The specification discloses a portable dialysis machine having a detachable controller unit and base unit with an improved reservoir heating system. The controller unit includes a door having an interior face, a housing with a panel, where the housing and panel define a recessed region configured to receive the interior face of the door, and a manifold receiver fixedly attached to the panel. The base unit has a reservoir with an internal pan and external pan, separated by a space that holds a heating element. The heating element is electrically coupled to electrical contacts attached to the external surface of the external pan. | 08-29-2013 |
20130292319 | Manifold Diaphragms - The specification discloses a portable dialysis machine having a detachable controller unit and base unit. The controller unit includes a door having an interior face, a housing with a panel, where the housing and panel define a recessed region configured to receive the interior face of the door, and a manifold receiver fixedly attached to the panel. The manifold includes diaphragms adapted to minimize the dead space between the dialysis machine pins and improve responsivity. The base unit has a planar surface for receiving a container of fluid, a scale integrated with the planar surface and a heater in thermal communication with the container. Embodiments of the disclosed portable dialysis system have improved structural and functional features, including improved modularity, ease of use, and safety features. | 11-07-2013 |
20140174835 | Load Suspension and Weighing System for a Dialysis Machine Reservoir - A load suspension and weighing system for a removable reservoir unit of a portable dialysis machine includes a centrally located flexure assembly. The flexure assembly includes magnets and a number of flexure rings which allow for movement of the magnets about a fixed circuit board. Sensors in the circuit board sense changes in the magnetic field as the magnets move in relation to the circuit board. The magnetic field changes produce a voltage output which is used by a processor to generate weight calculations. The top of the flexure assembly is attached to the interior of the dialysis machine. The entirety of the reservoir unit is suspended by a first internal frame that is attached to the bottom of the flexure assembly. Having a single flexure assembly positioned above the reservoir unit provides more accurate weight measurements while also preventing damage to the assembly from water spillage. | 06-26-2014 |
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20110159324 | BATTERY PACK, HOLSTER, AND EXTENDIBLE PROCESSING AND INTERFACE PLATFORM FOR MOBILE DEVICES - A battery pack is provided for a mobile communication device, comprising a casing defining a cavity that conforms, at least partially, to the outer shape of the mobile communication device and one or more rechargeable power cells housed within the thickness of the casing. An internal interface engages a corresponding interface on the mobile communication device to provide power from the one or more rechargeable cells to the mobile communication device. An external interface is electrically coupled to the internal interface in order to transmit signals from the mobile communication device to an external device and may further serve to recharge the one or more rechargeable power cells. The battery pack may also serve as an extendible platform by providing additional integrated communication interfaces and/or processors that can be utilized by the mobile communication device to extend its communication and/or processing capabilities. | 06-30-2011 |
20110287726 | EXTERNAL PROCESSING ACCESSORY FOR MOBILE DEVICE - Accessories for mobile devices. Embodiments include an external protective case and/or holster for mobile electronic devices, where the external protective case/holster incorporates a battery pack, a payment processing device, television signal receiver, and/or a modular multi-input/output device. | 11-24-2011 |
20110287808 | MODULAR MOBILE ACCESSORY FOR MOBILE DEVICE - Accessories for mobile devices. Embodiments include an external protective case and/or holster for mobile electronic devices, where the external protective case/holster incorporates a battery pack, a payment processing device, television signal receiver, and/or a modular multi-input/output device. | 11-24-2011 |
20120303520 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ACCESSORY FOR A MOBILE DEVICE - A wireless communication accessory for a mobile communication device comprising: a casing that conforms, at least partially, to the outer shape of the mobile communication device; a processing circuit housed within the casing and configured to process a first data; and a wireless transmitter coupled to the processing circuit, where the transmitter is configured to transmit the first data. The wireless communication accessory may further comprise a wireless receiver that is configured to receive a second data from an external wireless device. The first data may be associated with any or all of the following: payment card information for processing purchase transactions; public transportation account information for processing travel credits on public transportation systems; and access card information for gaining access into restricted areas. | 11-29-2012 |
20140065948 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ACCESSORY FOR A MOBILE DEVICE - A mobile device peripheral that incorporates a repeater antenna inside of a protective case for a mobile device to extend the range of short-range communications while minimizing interference caused by the thickness or materials of the protective case. The repeater antenna can be capable of receiving a wireless signal from an antenna in the mobile device and transmitting the same signal or an amplified version of the same signal. The repeater antenna can be capable of receiving a wireless signal from an external antenna and transmitting the same signal or an amplified version of the same signal to the mobile device. The mobile device peripheral can also include a battery that provides additional power the mobile device. Without a repeater antenna, the materials and/or thickness of the additional battery and/or the case can partially or completely block a short-range, low-frequency, or low-power communication signal such as Near Field Communication (NFC). | 03-06-2014 |
20140268518 | DURABLE PROTECTIVE BATTERY CASE - A durable and water-resistant or water-proof communication accessory with a built-in battery for a mobile communication device capable of enclosing, powering, and protecting a mobile device and protecting it from dirt, water, weather, bumps, and scratches. The built-in battery can extend the life of mobile communication device while protecting the sensitive electronics, glass screen, and data. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268519 | PROTECTIVE CASE FOR MOBILE DEVICE - Disclosed is durable and water-resistant or water-proof communication accessory with a built-in battery for a mobile communication device capable of enclosing, powering, and protecting a mobile device and protecting it from dirt, water, weather, bumps, and scratches. The built-in battery can extend the battery operating time of mobile communication device while protecting the sensitive electronics, glass screen, and data. | 09-18-2014 |
20150072200 | BATTERY PACK, HOLSTER, AND EXTENDIBLE PROCESSING AND INTERFACE PLATFORM FOR MOBILE DEVICES - A battery pack is provided for a mobile communication device, comprising a casing defining a cavity that conforms, at least partially, to the outer shape of the mobile communication device and one or more rechargeable power cells housed within the thickness of the casing. An internal interface engages a corresponding interface on the mobile communication device to provide power from the one or more rechargeable cells to the mobile communication device. An external interface is electrically coupled to the internal interface in order to transmit signals from the mobile communication device to an external device and may further serve to recharge the one or more rechargeable power cells. The battery pack may also serve as an extendible platform by providing additional integrated communication interfaces and/or processors that can be utilized by the mobile communication device to extend its communication and/or processing capabilities. | 03-12-2015 |
20150072744 | EXTERNAL PROCESSING ACCESSORY FOR MOBILE DEVICE - Accessories for mobile devices. Embodiments include an external protective case and/or holster for mobile electronic devices, wherein the external protective case/holster incorporates a battery pack, a payment processing device, television signal receiver, and/or a modular multi-input/output device. | 03-12-2015 |
20150084593 | BATTERY PACK, HOLSTER, AND EXTENDIBLE PROCESSING AND INTERFACE PLATFORM FOR MOBILE DEVICES - A battery pack is provided for a mobile communication device, comprising a casing defining a cavity that conforms, at least partially, to the outer shape of the mobile communication device and one or more rechargeable power cells housed within the thickness of the casing. An internal interface engages a corresponding interface on the mobile communication device to provide power from the one or more rechargeable cells to the mobile communication device. An external interface is electrically coupled to the internal interface in order to transmit signals from the mobile communication device to an external device and may further serve to recharge the one or more rechargeable power cells. The battery pack may also serve as an extendible platform by providing additional integrated communication interfaces and/or processors that can be utilized by the mobile communication device to extend its communication and/or processing capabilities. | 03-26-2015 |
20150093623 | BATTERY PACK, HOLSTER, AND EXTENDIBLE PROCESSING AND INTERFACE PLATFORM FOR MOBILE DEVICES - Embodiments of this disclosure relate to battery packs and/or holsters and, more particular, to an external battery pack and/or holster for mobile electronic devices. | 04-02-2015 |
20150140386 | BATTERY PACK, HOLSTER, AND EXTENDIBLE PROCESSING AND INTERFACE PLATFORM FOR MOBILE DEVICES - Embodiments of this disclosure relate to battery packs and/or holsters and, more particular, to an external battery pack and/or holster for mobile electronic devices. | 05-21-2015 |
20150148093 | BATTERY PACK WITH SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORY - Features are disclosed relating to a case for a mobile device that provides supplemental battery power and supplemental storage space to the mobile device. Additional features are disclosed relating to an external storage device that can provide supplemental battery power and/or supplemental storage space for one or more devices. Further features are disclosed relating sharing and searching for files. Files may be shared across multiple (e.g., two or more) devices, operated by or associated with multiple users, providing multiple file storage locations. Files may be searched across the multiple devices using, e.g., search terms, tags, and/or other search options. Searching may also be performed with respect to activities performed in connection with subject files. | 05-28-2015 |
20150214993 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ACCESSORY FOR A MOBILE DEVICE - A mobile device peripheral that incorporates a repeater antenna inside of a protective case for a mobile device to extend the range of short-range communications while minimizing interference caused by the thickness or materials of the protective case. The repeater antenna can be capable of receiving a wireless signal from an antenna in the mobile device and transmitting the same signal or an amplified version of the same signal. The repeater antenna can be capable of receiving a wireless signal from an external antenna and transmitting the same signal or an amplified version of the same signal to the mobile device. The mobile device peripheral can also include a battery that provides additional power the mobile device. Without a repeater antenna, the materials and/or thickness of the additional battery and/or the case can partially or completely block a short-range, low-frequency, or low-power communication signal such as Near Field Communication (NFC). | 07-30-2015 |
20150295439 | BATTERY CASE FOR MOBILE DEVICES - A battery pack is provided for a mobile communication device, comprising a casing defining a cavity that conforms, at least partially, to the outer shape of the mobile communication device and one or more rechargeable power cells housed within the thickness of the casing. An internal interface engages a corresponding interface on the mobile communication device to provide power from the one or more rechargeable cells to the mobile communication device. An external interface is electrically coupled to the internal interface in order to transmit signals from the mobile communication device to an external device and may further serve to recharge the one or more rechargeable power cells. The battery pack may also serve as an extendible platform by providing additional integrated communication interfaces and/or processors that can be utilized by the mobile communication device to extend its communication and/or processing capabilities. | 10-15-2015 |
20150341536 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ORIENTING AN IMAGE - Various embodiments relate to systems and methods for orienting an image captured by a camera (e.g., on a wearable computing device such as a smartwatch). The system can include an orientation sensor (e.g., one or more accelerometers) for detecting the orientation of the camera. In some embodiments, a controller can modify (e.g., crop and/or rotate) a first image captured by the camera (e.g., at a misaligned orientation) to produce a second image. In some embodiments, an actuator can move (e.g., rotate) the camera to an aligned position before the image is captured. The controller can use information from the orientation sensor to determine an amount of rotation to be applied to the camera and/or to the first image in order to orient the image at the desired orientation. | 11-26-2015 |
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20080225310 | Data processing using print driver - The present invention provides for transforming a document containing data using a filter pipeline. The document is received, and at least one parameter for transforming the data within the document is obtained by a print driver interface. The data within the document is transformed based on the obtained at least one parameter, using the filter pipeline. The transformed document is output. As such, an enhancement/transformation feature can be applied to data within a document from virtually any editing software application, even if that application does not incorporate the feature into its software. | 09-18-2008 |
20090161144 | AVOIDING DEADLOCK IN NETWORK PRINTING - A method and apparatus for printing over a network where a user at a client device is able to print to a network printer via a server device. The server device includes a print driver that initializes an asynchronous communication channel, sends notification message data to a client device over a network via the asynchronous communication channel, receives data from the client device in response to delivery of the notification message data, and requests user input data from the client device for printing. | 06-25-2009 |
20100214540 | IMAGE PROJECTION SYSTEM WITH AUTO-FOCUS - Focus adjustment for a projector which includes a projection lens having an adjustable focus position. An asymmetrically focused pattern is projected through the projection lens onto a projection screen, wherein the asymmetrically focused pattern is imaged by the projection lens onto the projection screen with a focus at one portion on the screen that differs with focus at another portion thereof. An image of the asymmetrically focused pattern is captured from the projection screen. A focus adjustment direction is calculated by using asymmetrical aspects of the captured image of the asymmetrically focused pattern. The focus position of the projection lens is driven in the calculated focus adjustment direction so as to move from an out-of-focus state of the projection lens toward an in-focus state. | 08-26-2010 |
20100231811 | IMAGE PROJECTION SYSTEM WITH KEYSTONE CORRECTION - Keystone correction for a projector. An uncorrected graphic is displayed on a display unit utilizing pixels. The uncorrected graphic is projected from the display unit onto a projection screen to form an uncorrected image. An orientation of the uncorrected image relative to the projection screen is captured. The uncorrected graphic is transformed into a pre-distorted graphic for projection from the display unit onto the projection screen so as to form a corrected image with an orientation more aligned with the projection screen than the orientation of the uncorrected image and such that the pre-distorted graphic utilizes more pixels in the display unit than a second pre-distorted graphic, wherein if formed, would be formed by transforming the uncorrected graphic such that the second pre-distorted graphic forms a second corrected image with a maximum rectangular area inside the uncorrected image when projected from the display unit onto the projection screen. | 09-16-2010 |
20110096355 | PRINTING IMAGE METADATA - A method for printing image including selecting data to be printed, wherein the data includes image data, setting printing preferences associated with a print job to print the data, submitting the print job, receiving the print job, detecting whether metadata associated with the data to be printed exists in the print job, determining whether any detected metadata is to be printed along with the data to be printed, creating a file to be printed, wherein the file includes the data to be printed and metadata determined to be printed, and printing the file. | 04-28-2011 |
20110185369 | REFRESH OF AUXILIARY DISPLAY - A system includes an information processing apparatus and a display. The apparatus has at least one processor coupled via a bus to a memory, the processor being programmed to control one or more of a content generation unit to generate content for display, wherein the content includes a page having a plurality of content elements, an ID generating unit to generate content IDs corresponding to each of the content elements in the generated page, a content refresh determination unit to determine a content ID of at least one content element to be refreshed on the display, and a device driver to receive the generated content and transmit instructions to the display to cause display of the content. The device driver receives the content ID for the at least one content element to be refreshed, and transmits instructions to cause refresh of the at least one content element corresponding to the content ID at the identified page location. | 07-28-2011 |
20110216284 | AUTOMATIC MODE SWITCHING BETWEEN SINGLE AND MULTIPLE PROJECTORS - Control of a multiprojector system having multiple projectors arranged in a projector array. It is determined whether the projector array is positioned to form one object or two or more objects. A first keystone correction mode is selected if it is determined that the projector array is positioned to form one object. A second keystone correction mode is selected if it is determined that the projector array is positioned to form two or more objects. In the first keystone correction mode, a homography transformation for each of the projectors is derived so as to accommodate keystone correction of all projectors in the projector array involved in the projection of the single object. In the second keystone correction mode, a homography transformation for each of the projectors is derived so as to accommodate keystone correction of all projectors involved in the projection of each object. | 09-08-2011 |
20110321111 | DYNAMIC LAYOUT OF CONTENT FOR MULTIPLE PROJECTORS - A projection system distributed on a network, the projection system comprising a projection server and at least one projection client. The projection client hosts a projector array of multiple projectors which together project a tiling of an image onto a projection surface. The projection server accepts an incoming request from the projection client via the network, the request providing the projection server with area information for a projection area of the projector array onto the projection surface. The projection server determines a layout for the image by calculations using the area information. Layout information based on the layout is transmitted via the network to the projection client in response to the request, and image data is projected in accordance with the layout information received from the projection server. | 12-29-2011 |
20120032978 | PROJECTOR ARRAY FOR MULTIPLE IMAGES - A centralization point in a projection area is designated. The projection area is on a projection surface onto which images are projected by a projector array, which includes a plurality of projectors. A first image is projected in a first maximum area rectangle at a first aspect ratio of the first image, and the first image is projected into the projection area centered at the centralization point. A second image is projected in a second maximum area rectangle at a second aspect ratio of the second image, and the second image is projected into the projection area centered at the centralization point. | 02-09-2012 |
20120077442 | ESTABLISHING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DEVICES - A method for establishing communication between a plurality of devices, including obtaining communication protocols that the plurality of devices support, determining which of the communication protocols are common to each the plurality of devices, determining operational parameters that are associated with each of the common communication protocols, indicating which of the common communication protocols and associated operational parameters can be used to establish communication between the plurality of devices, determining whether the plurality of devices can communicate with each other using the common communication protocols, and establishing communication between the plurality of devices using at least one of the common communication protocols. | 03-29-2012 |
20120099081 | PROJECTOR ARRAY FOR MULTIPLE IMAGES - A projector array includes a plurality of projectors, which together project images into a projection area on a projection surface. Aspect ratios are normalized for all of multiple images designated for display. The normalized aspect ratios are aligned at a common central point. An aspect ratio of a minimum rectangular shape is determined that will encompass all of the aligned aspect ratios. A maximum rectangular projection area is determined within the projection area having the same aspect ratio as the minimum rectangular shape. The center of the maximum rectangular area is designated as a centralization point. Each of all of the multiple images is sequentially projected into the projection area. Each image is scaled for display at its aspect ratio and is displayed centered at the centralization point. | 04-26-2012 |
20120147054 | IDENTIFYING A RECTANGULAR AREA IN A MULTI-PROJECTOR SYSTEM - Determining a rectangular area with a given aspect ratio within a global boundary formed by multiple projectors. An iterated process is repeated at moved locations along the global boundary, until a stopping condition is met. According to the iterated process, a point at a location of the global boundary is selected, a minimum rectangle with the given aspect ratio is grown from identified directions, and the largest rectangle encountered is delivered when the stopping condition has been met. For each such direction, the minimum rectangle is grown in the direction from the selected point until it intersects with a boundary, the grown rectangle is grown in another direction responsive to a determination that the grown rectangle can grow in another direction. The largest rectangle encountered previously is replaced, responsive to a comparison which indicates that the grown rectangle is larger than the largest rectangle encountered previously. | 06-14-2012 |
20120155771 | IDENTIFYING MULTIPLE RECTANGULAR AREAS IN A MULTI PROJECTOR SYSTEM - Determination of locations of multiple rectangular areas within a composite projection area formed on a projection surface by a projector array of multiple projectors. A location of a maximum rectangular area is determined within the composite projection area. Available regions comprise regions unoccupied by previously-located rectangular areas. The maximum rectangular area is removed from the available regions. The following are iteratively repeated: determining a location of a next maximum rectangular area and removing the next maximum rectangular area from the available regions, until a stopping condition is met. A list of determined locations for rectangular areas within the composite projection area is provided after the stopping condition has been met. | 06-21-2012 |
20140267301 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FEATURE FUSION - Systems and methods for generating visual words define initial inter-visual word relationships between a plurality of visual words; define visual word-image relationships between the plurality of visual words and a plurality of images; define inter-image relationships between the plurality of images; generate revised inter-visual word relationships in a vector space based on the initial inter-visual word relationships, the inter-image relationships, and the visual word-image relationships; and generate higher-level visual words in the vector space based on the revised inter-visual word relationships. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272822 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING A HIGH-LEVEL VISUAL VOCABULARY - Systems and methods for learning a high-level visual vocabulary generate inter-visual-word relationships between a plurality of visual words based on visual word-label relationships, map the visual words to a vector space based on the inter-visual word relationships, and generate high-level visual words in the vector space. | 09-18-2014 |
20150078655 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR LARGE-SCALE LINEAR DISCRIMINANT ANALYSIS OF IMAGES - Systems, devices, and methods for generating hierarchical subspace maps obtain a training set of images, wherein the images in the training set of images are each associated with at least one category in a plurality of categories; organize the images in the training set of images into a category hierarchy based on the training set of images and on the plurality of categories, wherein the category hierarchy identifies each of the categories in the plurality of categories as at least one of a parent category and child category; and generate a subspace map for each parent category based on images associated with respective child categories of the parent category, thereby generating a plurality of subspace maps. | 03-19-2015 |
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20120312162 | Fluid Separation Assembly and Method - In an embodiment there is provided a fluid separation assembly. The assembly has a hollow fiber bundle with a plurality of hollow fiber membranes. The assembly further has a first tubesheet and a second tubesheet encapsulating respective ends of the hollow fiber bundle, wherein one of the tubesheets has a plurality of radial through openings formed in the tubesheet. The assembly further has a housing surrounding the hollow fiber bundle and the first and second tubesheets, the housing having a feed inlet port, a permeate outlet port, and a non-permeate outlet port. The feed gas, permeate gas, or non-permeate gas are introduced into or removed from the hollow fiber membranes via the plurality of radial through openings formed in the tubesheet, such that the radial through openings of the tubesheet intersect each or substantially each of the hollow fiber membranes. | 12-13-2012 |
20130205798 | THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR IN TURBINE ENGINE NOZZLES - In one embodiment, a gas turbine engine assembly comprises an engine assembly disposed about a longitudinal axis, a core nozzle positioned adjacent the engine assembly to direct a core flow generated by the engine assembly, a fan nozzle surrounding at least a portion of the core nozzle to direct a fan flow, wherein the core nozzle defines a plenum to receive a portion of the core stream flow from the core nozzle and a thermoelectric generator assembly positioned in the plenum. Other embodiments may be described. | 08-15-2013 |
20150344146 | FLUID SEPARATION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A fluid separation assembly and method are provided. The assembly has a hollow fiber bundle with a plurality of hollow fiber membranes. The assembly further has a pair of tubesheets, each encapsulating respective ends of the hollow fiber bundle. The assembly further has a plurality of radial through openings formed along a circumference of one or both of the tubesheets and radially through a body portion in one or both of the tubesheets. The radial through openings include center connected radial through openings and partial radial through openings, and intersect each, or substantially each, of the hollow fiber membranes. The assembly further has a housing surrounding the hollow fiber bundle and the tubesheets. The housing has a feed inlet port, a permeate outlet port, and a non-permeate outlet port. The feed inlet port and the non-permeate outlet port are in parallel alignment with a longitudinal central axis of the housing. | 12-03-2015 |
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20140127638 | ORTHODONTIC BRACKET HAVING A BIASED SLIDE MEMBER - An orthodontic bracket includes a bracket body, a slide member, and a resilient member. The slide member is slidable relative to the archwire slot. The resilient member is coupled to and is slidable with the slide member. The resilient member is configured to engage a first portion of the bracket body in the opened position and a second portion of the bracket body in the closed position. The second portion is different from the first portion. The resilient member imposes a biasing force on the slide member in the direction of movement toward the archwire slot when the slide member is in the closed position. The resilient member may be configured to impose a biasing force on the slide member in the direction away from the archwire slot when the slide member is at a position intermediate the opened and closed positions. | 05-08-2014 |
20140234527 | METHODS FOR FABRICATION OF ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES AND ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES MADE THEREBY - A method of manufacturing an orthodontic appliance includes plating a first pattern of a material on a substrate to define a layer. Repeating plating of the first material one or more times forms an additional pattern. A layered structure is built up and forms a portion of the orthodontic appliance. A pattern of a second material different from a first material may be plated on the substrate or on a pattern of the first material. The material may be a sacrificial material that may be later removed. The orthodontic appliance may be an archwire or a self-ligating orthodontic bracket having one or more layered structures formed by plating patterns of the material. Plating may include plating patterns of materials so as to form a movable member in place relative to a bracket body. | 08-21-2014 |
20140272752 | SELF-LIGATING ORTHODONTIC BRACKET AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A self-ligating orthodontic bracket includes a bracket body, a slide member, and a resilient member. The slide member is movable relative to the bracket body between an opened position, a first ligating position, and a second ligating position. In the first ligating position and in the second ligating position, a surface of the slide member bounds the archwire slot on a side generally opposite to the base surface to retain the archwire. The resilient member is configured to engage the other of the slide member and the bracket body and has a deformed state for biasing the slide member toward the base surface in at least one of the first and second ligating positions. In the first and second ligating positions, the base surface of the archwire slot and the surface of the slide member are separated by different distances. | 09-18-2014 |
20150017596 | THERMOPLASTIC-BASED MATERIALS IN ORTHODONTIC APPLICATIONS - An adjustable orthodontic bracket is described which includes a body member having an orthodontic archwire fixing member and a first faying surface; a bonding base member having a second faying surface and a tooth bonding surface; and a connecting member that includes a layer of a thermoplastic polymer, and which connects the first faying surface of the body member to the second faying surface of the bonding base member. Methods of repositioning and manufacturing the adjustable orthodontic brackets are also described. A method is also provided for reducing a bond strength of an orthodontic appliance adhered to a tooth structure with a cured adhesive composition, which includes treating the orthodontic bracket with ultrasonic energy thereby reducing the bond strength more than about 20%. The cured adhesive composition includes an ultrasonic energy responsive filler, and under the ultrasonic energy stimulation, the cured adhesive composition softens thereby reducing the overall bonding strength. | 01-15-2015 |