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20120262925 | MOLDED REFLECTIVE STRUCTURES FOR LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES - The present disclosure is directed to a molded reflective structure for a light source, which may be a light-emitting diode (“LED”). The structure includes a reflector which defines a cavity therein. The cavity is surrounded by at least one reflective side wall, and has a greatest dimension of less than about 50 mm. The at least one reflective side wall further has an initial reflectance at 460 nm of greater than about 85% and an initial whiteness index of greater than about 80. The reflector is made from a thermoplastic polymer composition that contains a material such that the at least one reflective side wall absorbs light in the ultraviolet and violet region of the electromagnetic spectrum and re-emits light in the blue region. | 10-18-2012 |
20120262927 | MOLDED REFLECTORS FOR LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE ASSEMBLIES - Polymer compositions are described containing a poly(1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol terephthalate) polymer in combination with a white pigment and optionally one or more reinforcing fillers. In accordance with the present disclosure, the composition also contains one or more reactive viscosity stabilizers. In order to prevent against yellowing, the composition is free of various aromatic epoxy resins, such as novolac epoxy resins. The polymer composition has excellent reflectance properties making the composition well suited for producing reflectors for light sources, such as LED assemblies. | 10-18-2012 |
20120264868 | Reflectors for Light-Emitting Diode Assemblies Containing a White Pigment - Polymer compositions are described containing a white pigment for increasing the reflectance properties of the resulting material. In this regard, the material is well suited for being used as a reflector, such as a reflector for light-emitting diode assemblies. In accordance with the present disclosure, the white pigment comprises chalk resistance particles. The particles can also display a basic pH when placed in distilled water. | 10-18-2012 |
20130085253 | Solid-Stage Polymerization System for a Liquid Crystalline Polymer - A multi-stage process for forming a liquid crystalline polymer is provided. More particularly, the process includes acetylating one or more precursor monomers and melt-polymerizing the acetylated monomers to form a prepolymer in the form of a solid particulate material. Thereafter, the prepolymer is solid-state polymerized in a fluidized bed reactor that contains a porous surface (e.g., bed, plate, grate, etc.) on which the prepolymer is supported. While supported by this porous surface, the prepolymer can become “fluidized” with a heated stream of a gas (e.g., nitrogen). In this manner, a sufficient degree of turbulence is created to distribute heat evenly around the prepolymer and cause it to rapidly reach the target reaction temperature. | 04-04-2013 |
20140128504 | Polymer Composition for Producing Articles with Light Reflective Properties - Polymer compositions are described containing a thermoplastic polymer in combination with one or more components, such as a white pigment and optionally one or more reinforcing fillers. In one embodiment, the polymer composition can be formulated to have high reflective properties. In other embodiments, the polymer composition can be formulated so as to have desired melt flow characteristics. In still another embodiment, the polymer composition can be formulated so as to have desired mechanical properties, such as impact resistance. | 05-08-2014 |
20140167088 | Molded Reflectors for Light-Emitting Diode Assemblies - Polymer compositions are described that are well suited for producing reflectors for light-emitting devices, such as light-emitting diodes. In one particular embodiment, the polymer composition contains a polymer resin, a white pigment, a silicone compound, and a nucleating agent. The polymer resin may comprise, for instance, a poly(1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol terephthalate). In accordance with the present disclosure, the composition also contains at least one silicone compound and at least one nucleating agent. The silicone compound and nucleating agent have been found to improve the molding processability and reflectance stability of the polymer composition. | 06-19-2014 |
20140299907 | Reflector for Light-Emitting Devices - Polymer compositions are described that are well suited for producing reflectors for light-emitting devices, such as light-emitting diodes. In one embodiment, the polymer composition contains a polymer resin and a stabilizer comprising a phosphonate compound and/or a phosphate compound and optionally a white pigment. The polymer resin may comprise, for instance, a poly(1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol terephthalate). The phosphate stabilizer has been found to significantly improve the stability of the polymer composition without interfering with the ability of the composition to bond to other polymer materials, such as silicone resins. Silicone resins, for instance, are typically used as an encapsulant for light-emitting diode assemblies. | 10-09-2014 |
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20100068187 | TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS FOR DIFFERENTIATION OF ADULT HUMAN OLFACTORY PROGENITOR CELLS - A method of transplantation that includes lineage priming human progenitor cells, to form lineage primed cells and transplanting the lineage primed cells into a patient. The lineage primed cells are selected from the group consisting of oligodendrocytic lineage primed cells, dopaminergic lineage primed cells, and motoneuronal lineage primed cells, and lineage priming has an efficiency of at least 1%. | 03-18-2010 |
20110014695 | METHODS FOR OBTAINING ADULT HUMAN OLFACTORY PROGENITOR CELLS - An isolated human olfactory stem cell can be prepared by culturing human tissue from olfactory neuroepithelium to form neurospheres. | 01-20-2011 |
20110280846 | OLFACTORY EPITHELIAL-DERIVED STEM CELLS AND METHODS OF USE THEREFOR - The presently disclosed subject matter provides recombinant dopaminergic neurons and/or recombinant progenitors thereof that include one or more transgenes encoding a nurr-1 polypeptide, a pitx3 polypeptide, an Imxi a polypeptide, a biologically active fragment thereof, a biologically active derivative thereof, and/or any combination thereof. Also provided are methods for producing a recombinant dopaminergic neuron or recombinant progenitor thereof, methods for producing lineage primed cells, methods for ameliorating at least one symptom associated with a neurological disorder, methods for transplantation, methods for inducing growth, repair, and/or regeneration of a neuron, for delivering a cytokine or a growth factor to the central nervous system, methods for providing a dopaminergic neuron function, and cell cultures that include recombinant olfactory epithelial-derived stem cells and/or a differentiated derivatives thereof. | 11-17-2011 |
20140308254 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING DIABETES AND OTHER DEGENERATIVE NEUROENDOCRINE DISEASES OR DISORDERS - The present application describes the use of adult human olfactory neuroepithelium (ONe) stem cells in the treatment of diabetes. | 10-16-2014 |
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20100077861 | Capacitive Accelerometer - Substantially hemispherical concave first and second surfaces of substantially equal radius and surface area face each other about a proof mass supported for movement between the surfaces. The surfaces and proof mass have electrically conductive portions allowing assessment of differential capacitance for measurement of acceleration. Electrically conductive portions are connected to a conditioning circuit in an embodiment. | 04-01-2010 |
20100079017 | ACCELEROMETER INCLUDING DIAPHRAGM AND POWER GENERATOR AND MOTOR INCLUDING SAME - An accelerometer includes a pressure transducer; and a vibration-to-pressure converter (VPC). The VPC may include a housing mechanically coupled to an object to be measured, and a diaphragm sealing the housing to form a chamber, the chamber being fluidly coupled to the pressure transducer. A power generator and motor including the accelerometer are also presented. | 04-01-2010 |
20120132001 | SPRING MOUNTING ELEMENT FOR AN ACCELEROMETER - A spring mounting element is provided having an inner ring with an inner radial circumference and an outer radial circumference, and an outer ring having an inner radial circumference and an outer radial circumference. A plurality of supporting elements are attached to and symmetrically disposed around the outer radial circumference of the inner ring, and attached to the inner radial circumference of the outer ring. The plurality of supporting elements allow the inner ring to move in three dimensions. | 05-31-2012 |
20120249281 | INDUCTOR AND EDDY CURRENT SENSOR INCLUDING AN INDUCTOR - An inductor and an eddy current sensor including an inductor are disclosed. The inductor includes a patterned metal layer arranged on an insulating substrate. The inductor is capable of sensing eddy current within a high temperature region. | 10-04-2012 |
20130041622 | SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR ROTATING DEVICES AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING - A sensor assembly is described herein. The sensor assembly includes a housing that includes an inner surface that defines a cavity within the housing, and a proximity sensor positioned within the cavity. The proximity sensor includes a first connector, a second connector, and a substantially planar sensing coil that extends between the first connector and the second connector. The sensing coil extends outwardly from the first connector such that the second connector is radially outwardly from the first connector. | 02-14-2013 |
20140021936 | HIGH EFFICIENCY ENERGY HARVESTER AND METHODS THEREOF - In one embodiment, a current transducer is provided. The current transducer includes a magnetic core configured to at least partially encircle a magnetic flux generated by a conductor. At least one coil is coupled to the magnetic core and the magnetic core comprises a superm-alloy material. | 01-23-2014 |
20140354302 | System and Method for a Capacitive Voltage Sensor System - A system including a non-intrusive capacitive voltage sensor configured to couple to an insulator surrounding a metal conductor, wherein the non-intrusive capacitive voltage sensor is configured to produce a voltage signal indicative of a voltage in the metal conductor, and a monitor-controller system configured to receive the voltage signal from the non-intrusive capacitive voltage sensor, wherein the monitor-controller system is configured to use the voltage signal to monitor or control a machine. | 12-04-2014 |
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20120043907 | COMPACT HIGH BRIGHTNESS LED GROW LIGHT APPARATUS, USING AN EXTENDED POINT SOURCE LED ARRAY WITH LIGHT EMITTING DIODES - A compact high-brightness LED grow light fixture is described for use in growing plants under artificial light, or as a supplement to natural sunlight. The LED grow light uses a densely-packed array of high-brightness light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are not individually packaged where the array behaves similarly to a point source of light. The LED chips are distributed laterally over an area, where the LED chips have light emitting surfaces for emitting light in directions transverse to said area, wherein the dimensions of the area do not exceed 25 mm. Adjacent chips of the array are preferably separated by less than about 0.2 mm. The extended point source LED array, with its lens and associated reflector, result in a concentrated, partially-collimated light source, such that the intensity of the light does not diminish rapidly as distance from the light source increases. Thus, foliage that is lower down on the plant will receive almost as much light energy as does foliage on the top of the plant. The compact LED grow light does not block much of the natural sunlight, making the LED grow light suitable for use as a supplement to natural sunlight. The LED array contains a plurality of LED strings that may be separately controlled, thereby allowing the spectral content of the LED grow light to be varied, to facilitate desired plant growth at various stages of plant life. Multiple wavelengths of LEDs may be used within each LED string, thereby allowing the ability to further optimize the spectral content of the LED grow light. Due to the compact size of the LED grow light, the light emitted at each of the multiple different wavelengths from the array is evenly distributed, when the objects being illuminated by the array are at a distance of less than about 6 feet or even less than 1 foot from the array. Flexible mounting options allow for the use of multiple compact LED grow lights within a single plant growing area, and also allow for side or bottom lighting of plant foliage, in addition to the more typical overhead lighting. | 02-23-2012 |
20120044713 | Compact High Brightness Led Aquarium Light Apparatus, Using an Extended Point Source Led Array with Light Emitting Diodes - A compact high-brightness LED aquarium light fixture is described for use in illuminating aquarium tanks artificial light. The LED aquarium light uses a densely-packed array of high-brightness light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are not individually packaged, where the array behaves similarly to a point source of light. The LED chips are distributed laterally over an area, where the LED chips have light emitting surfaces for emitting light in directions transverse to said area, wherein the dimensions of the area do not exceed 25 mm. Adjacent chips of the array are preferably separated by less than about 0.2 mm. The extended point source LED array, with its lens and associated reflector, result in a concentrated light source that attractively illuminates the contents of the aquarium, and creates a desirable shimmering effect within the aquarium. The compact LED aquarium light does not block much of the top surface area of the aquarium, thereby allowing unimpeded access to the top of the aquarium for viewing the aquarium, and also for tasks such as feeding, tank cleaning, and other aquarium maintenance. The LED array contains a plurality of LED strings that may be separately controlled, thereby allowing the spectral content of the LED aquarium light to be varied, to facilitate desired aquarium viewing conditions, as well as promoting the growth, health, and other desired attributes of various forms of marine life such as marine plants, algae, and coral. Multiple wavelengths of LEDs may be used within each LED string, thereby allowing the ability to further optimize the spectral content of the LED aquarium light. Due to the compact size of the LED aquarium light, the light emitted at each of the multiple different wavelengths from the array is evenly distributed, when the objects being illuminated by the array are at a distance of less than about 3 feet or even less than 1 foot from the array. A clamp-on, flexible gooseneck mounting arrangement allows for the use of one or more compact LED aquarium lights with aquarium tanks of various sizes and dimensions. | 02-23-2012 |
20120262782 | Multiple Wavelength LED Array Illuminator for Fluorescence Microscopy - One embodiment provides light along an optical axis. It comprises a substrate and at least one array of multiple LED chips without individual packaging supported by the substrate. The LED chips emit light within different wavelength ranges and are distributed laterally with respect to the axis over an area, the LED chips having light emitting surfaces for emitting light in directions transverse to the area. An optical element adjacent to the light emitting surfaces of the LED chips in the at least one array collects and directs light emitted by the LED chips of the at least one array along the axis towards a target. Another embodiment is directed to a method for providing multiple wavelength light for fluorescent microscopy using the above system. Electric current is supplied to the multiple LED chips, causing them to emit light of multiple wavelengths. The currents supplied to the multiple LED chips are controlled so as to control the exposure of fluorescent dyes with different excitation wavelengths wherein the light emitted by the multiple LED chips include wavelength components at such different excitation wavelengths without having to move the multiple LED chips. | 10-18-2012 |
20140063797 | MULTIPLE WAVELENGTH LED ARRAY ILLUMINATOR FOR FLUORESCENCE MICROSCOPY - One embodiment provides light along an optical axis. It comprises a substrate and at least one array of multiple LED chips without individual packaging supported by the substrate. The LED chips emit light within different wavelength ranges and are distributed laterally with respect to the axis over an area, the LED chips having light emitting surfaces for emitting light in directions transverse to the area. An optical element adjacent to the light emitting surfaces of the LED chips in the at least one array collects and directs light emitted by the LED chips of the at least one array along the axis towards a target. Another embodiment is directed to a method for providing multiple wavelength light for fluorescent microscopy using the above system. Electric current is supplied to the multiple LED chips, causing them to emit light of multiple wavelengths. The currents supplied to the multiple LED chips are controlled so as to control the exposure of fluorescent dyes with different excitation wavelengths wherein the light emitted by the multiple LED chips include wavelength components at such different excitation wavelengths without having to move the multiple LED chips. | 03-06-2014 |
20140210368 | LED ILLUMINATOR APPARATUS, USING MULTIPLE LUMINESCENT MATERIALS DISPENSED ONTO AN ARRAY OF LEDs, FOR IMPROVED COLOR RENDERING, COLOR MIXING, AND COLOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - An LED array includes three or more strings of bare LEDs mounted in close proximity to each other on a substrate. The strings of LEDs emit light of one or more wavelengths of blue, indigo and/or violet light, with peak wavelengths that are less than 490 nm. Luminescent materials deposited on each of the LED chips in the array emit light of different wavelength ranges that are of longer wavelengths than and in response to light emissions from the LED chips. A control circuit applies currents to the strings of LEDs, causing the LEDs in the strings to emit light, which causes the luminescent materials to emit light. A user interface enables users to control the currents applied by the control circuit to the strings of LEDs to achieve a Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) value and hue that are desired by users, with CIE chromaticity coordinates that lie on, or near to the black body radiation curve. Preferably a transparent material is dispensed on the substrate between the LED semiconductor chips to substantially surround the LED semiconductor chips. Thereafter at least one layer containing luminescent materials is applied on the LED semiconductor chips and the transparent material. | 07-31-2014 |
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20090137394 | ZEA MAYS NFB2 PROMOTER - The present invention provides non-coding regulatory element polynucleotide molecules isolated from the transcription factor Nuclear Factor B (NFB2) gene of | 05-28-2009 |
20090178163 | Genome-wide identification and characterization of gene expression regulatory elements in Zea mays for use in plants - The present invention provides non-coding regulatory element polynucleotide molecules isolated from the lipid transfer protein (LTP) gene of | 07-09-2009 |
20090188005 | METHODS FOR GENETIC CONTROL OF PLANT PEST INFESTATION AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - The present invention is directed to controlling plant pest infestation, and particularly plant nematode infestation, by inhibiting one or more biological functions in the plant pest. The invention discloses methods and compositions for use in controlling plant pest infestation by providing one or more different recombinant double stranded RNA molecules in the diet of the pest in order to achieve a reduction in pest infestation through suppression of pest gene expression. The invention is also directed to methods for making transgenic plants that express the double stranded RNA molecules, to methods for detecting cells comprising the disclosed sequences, and to methods for detecting the disclosed sequences in biological samples. | 07-23-2009 |
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20120090051 | PLANTS CONTAINING A HETEROLOGOUS FLAVOHEMOGLOBIN GENE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Plant nitrogen use efficiency in corn has been improved by transformation with a flavohemoglobin gene. Plants comprising a flavohemoglobin gene have decreased nitric oxide (NO) levels, increased biomass accumulation under a sufficient nitrogen growth condition, and increased chlorophyll content under a limiting nitrogen growth condition. Additionally, these transformed plants evidence higher levels of yield. | 04-12-2012 |
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20120055554 | COPPER ZINC TIN CHALCOGENIDE NANOPARTICLES - This invention relates to nanoparticles of kesterite (copper zinc tin sulfide) and copper zinc tin selenide nanoparticles, inks and devices thereof, and processes to prepare same. The nano-particles are useful to for the absorber layer as a p-type semiconductor in a thin film solar cell application. | 03-08-2012 |
20120060928 | PROCESSES FOR PREPARING COPPER TIN SULFIDE AND COPPER ZINC TIN SULFIDE FILMS - This invention relates to processes for preparing films of CTS and CZTS and their selenium analogues on a substrate. Such films are useful in the preparation of photovoltaic devices. This invention also relates to processes for preparing coated substrates and for making photovoltaic devices. | 03-15-2012 |
20120122270 | ETCHING METHOD FOR USE WITH THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL - The present invention relates to a chemical etching method to electrically isolate the edge from the interior of a thin-film photovoltaic panel comprising a substrate and a photovoltaic laminate. The method comprises a step to dispense an etching paste comprising two or more acids on the laminate periphery; an optional step to apply heat to the laminate; and a step to remove the etching paste. The method is further characterized by the chemical removal of at least two chemically distinctive layers of the laminate at the periphery where the etching paste is applied. The method may be used to produce a thin-film photovoltaic panel. | 05-17-2012 |
20120122271 | ETCHING METHOD TO INCREASE LIGHT TRANSMISSION IN THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS - The present invention relates to a chemical etching method for removing portions of material from the photovoltaic laminate of a thin-film photovoltaic panel. The method involves disposing a pre-determined pattern of an etching paste onto the back electrode of the photovoltaic laminate, and then removing the etching paste after a sufficient dwell time. | 05-17-2012 |
20120180852 | ETCHING COMPOSITION - The invention relates to a chemical etching composition and to methods to produce a photovoltaic cell with transparent regions. The methods comprise a step to locally dispense an etching composition on the photovoltaic cell in a pattern, or adjacent to the edge thereof; an optional step to apply heat to the cell; and a step to remove the etching composition. The methods are further characterized by the chemical removal of one or more chemically distinctive layers of the photovoltaic cell where the etching composition is applied. The methods may be used to produce a thin film photovoltaic panel. | 07-19-2012 |
20120288987 | AQUEOUS PROCESS FOR PRODUCING CRYSTALLINE COPPER CHALCOGENIDE NANOPARTICLES, THE NANOPARTICLES SO-PRODUCED, AND INKS AND COATED SUBSTRATES INCORPORATING THE NANOPARTICLES - The present invention relates to aqueous processes to make metal chalcogenide nanoparticles that are useful precursors to copper zinc tin sulfide/selenide and copper tin sulfide/selenide. In addition, this invention provides processes for preparing crystalline particles from the metal chalcogenide nanoparticles, as well as processes for preparing inks from both the metal chalcogenide nanoparticles and the crystalline particles. | 11-15-2012 |
20120291835 | ARRAY OF THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS HAVING A TOTALLY SEPARATED INTEGRATED BYPASS DIODE AND A PANEL INCORPORATING THE SAME - An array of at least three series-connected solar cells has a cell level integrated bypass diode formed by total separation from a selected parent cell. The material of the first type of the diode is connected to the material of the second type of any one chosen solar cell in the array. The material of the second type of the diode is connected with the material of the first type of the one chosen solar cell in the array so that the diode is connected in parallel and in opposition to the one chosen solar cell. | 11-22-2012 |
20120291836 | ARRAY OF THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS HAVING AN ETCHANT-RESISTANT ELECTRODE AN AN INTEGRATED BYPASS DIODE ASSOCIATED WITH A PLURALITY OF CELLS AND A PANEL INCORPORATING THE SAME - An array of series-connected solar cells each having a front electrode formed of a transparent conductive oxide resistant to an etchant that defines a first interface with a semiconducting material of the first type and a back electrode that defines a second interface with a semiconducting material of the second type. A bypass diode formed through separation from a parent cell has first and second interfaces that are substantially coplanar with the respective first and second interfaces defined in a first solar cell. A conductor connects the semiconducting material of the second type of the diode with the semiconducting material of the first type of a third solar cell in the array so that the diode is electrically connected in parallel and in opposition to the second and the third solar cells in the array and all solar cells connected intermediate therebetween. | 11-22-2012 |
20120295387 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL HAVING AN ETCHANT-RESISTANT ELECTRODE AND AN INTEGRATED BYPASS DIODE AND A PANEL INCORPORATING THE SAME - A method for producing a thin-film solar cell with a cell level integrated bypass diode includes forming at least first, second and third series-connected cells on a support, each cell being a laminated structure comprising a junction layer including semiconducting material of a first and second type, a front electrode formed of a transparent conductive oxide resistant to an etchant disposed in electrical contact with the semiconducting material of the first type, and a back electrode in electrical contact with the semiconducting material of the second type. A portion of both the back electrode and the junction layer are separated from a selected parent solar cell. Using the separated portion of the back electrode the semiconducting material of the second type of the separated portion of the junction layer is connected to the semiconducting material of the first type of any one chosen solar cell in the array. | 11-22-2012 |
20120295392 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ARRAY OF THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS HAVING A TOTALLY SEPARATED INTEGRATED BYPASS DIODE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PANEL INCORPORATING THE SAME - A method for producing a thin-film solar cell with a cell level integrated bypass diode includes forming at least three series-connected solar cells, each cell being a laminated structure including semiconducting material of first and second types, a front electrode in contact with the material of the first type, and a back electrode in contact with the material of the second type. The bypass diode is formed by total separation from a selected parent cell. The material of the first type of the diode is connected to the material of the second type of any one chosen solar cell in the array. The material of the second type of the diode is connected with the material of the first type of the one chosen solar cell in the array so that the diode is connected in parallel and in opposition to the one chosen solar cell. | 11-22-2012 |
20120295393 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ARRAY OF THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS HAVING AN ETCHANT-RESISTANT ELECTRODE AND AN INTEGRATED BYPASS DIODE ASSOCIATED WITH A PLURALITY OF CELLS AND A PANEL INCORPORATING THE SAME - An array of series-connected solar cells is formed on a support layer with at least a two cells being adjacent and a third solar cell being either adjacent or separated from the second solar cell. A portion of the photovoltaic junction layer is separated from the first solar cell. The semiconducting material of the first type of the separated portion is electrically connected with the semiconducting material of the second type of the second solar cell through physical contact between the front electrode of the first cell and the back electrode of the second cell. The material of the second type of the separated portion of the junction layer is connected with the semiconducting material of the first type of the third cell to define a bypass diode that is in parallel and in opposition to the second and the third solar cells. | 11-22-2012 |
20120295395 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ARRAY OF THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS HAVING A TOTALLY SEPARATED INTEGRATED BYPASS DIODE ASSOCIATED WITH A PLURALITY OF CELLS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PANEL INCORPORATING THE SAME - A method for producing an array a thin-film solar cell with a cell level integrated bypass diode, the includes forming at least three series-connected solar cells; totally separating a bypass diode from a selected parent solar cell; connecting the semiconducting material of the first type of the photovoltaic junction layer of the bypass diode with the semiconducting material of the second type of any one chosen solar cell in the array; and connecting the semiconducting material of the second type of the photovoltaic junction layer of the bypass diode with the semiconducting material of the first type of any other chosen solar cell in the array so that the bypass diode is connected in parallel and in opposition to both the one chosen solar cell and the other chosen solar cell. | 11-22-2012 |
20120298168 | THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL HAVING AN ETCHANT-RESISTANT ELECTRODE AND AN INTEGRATED BYPASS DIODE AND A PANEL INCORPORATING THE SAME - A thin-film solar cell having a photovoltaic junction layer including semiconducting material of first and second types, a front electrode formed of a transparent conductive oxide resistant to an etchant in contact with the semiconducting material of the first type, and a back electrode in contact with the semiconducting material of the second type. A bypass diode is supported on the support layer with at least the junction layer and the back electrode of the bypass diode being formed through separation from a selected parent solar cell. The separated portions of the junction layer and the back electrode of the diode are spaced from the selected parent solar cell in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of the parent cell. An conductor connects the semiconducting material of the second type of the diode with the semiconducting material of the first type of a chosen solar cell. | 11-29-2012 |
20120318321 | ARRAY OF THIN-FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS HAVING A TOTALLY SEPARATED INTEGRATED BYPASS DIODE ASSOCIATED WITH A PLURALITY OF CELLS AND A PANEL INCORPORATING THE SAME - An array a thin-film solar cell with a cell level integrated bypass diode includes at least three series-connected solar cells; a bypass diode formed by total separation from a selected parent solar cell; a first conductor connecting the semiconducting material of the first type of the bypass diode with the semiconducting material of the second type of any one chosen solar cell in the array; and a second conductor connecting the semiconducting material of the second type of the bypass diode with the semiconducting material of the first type of any other chosen solar cell in the array, so that the bypass diode is connected in parallel and in opposition to both the one chosen solar cell and the other chosen solar cell. | 12-20-2012 |
20130125988 | CZTS/Se PRECURSOR INKS AND METHODS FOR PREPARING CZTS/Se THIN FILMS AND CZTS/Se-BASED PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - The present invention relates to coated binary and ternary chalcogenide nanoparticle compositions that can be used as copper zinc tin chalcogenide precursor inks. In addition, this invention relates to coated substrates comprising binary and ternary chalcogenide nanoparticle compositions and provides processes for manufacturing these coated substrates. This invention also relates to compositions of copper zinc tin chalcogenide thin films and photovoltaic cells comprising such films. In addition, this invention provides processes for manufacturing copper zinc tin chalcogenide thin films, as well as processes for manufacturing photovoltaic cells incorporating such films. | 05-23-2013 |
20130221489 | INKS AND PROCESSES TO MAKE A CHALCOGEN-CONTAINING SEMICONDUCTOR - The present invention relates to a process to make a chalcogen-containing semiconductor comprising copper, zinc and tin and to inks used in the process. The inks comprise at least one copper, zinc or tin source which is elemental particles of the particular metal. | 08-29-2013 |
20130233202 | INKS AND PROCESSES FOR PREPARING COPPER INDIUM GALLIUM SULFIDE/SELENIDE COATINGS AND FILMS - This invention relates to inks comprising molecular precursors to copper indium gallium sulfide/selenide (CIGS/Se) and a plurality of particles. The inks are useful for preparing coatings and films of CIGS/Se on substrates. Such films are useful in the preparation of photovoltaic devices. This invention also relates to processes for preparing coated substrates and films and also to processes for making photovoltaic devices. | 09-12-2013 |
20130264526 | MOLECULAR PRECURSORS AND PROCESSES FOR PREPARING COPPER INDIUM GALLIUM SULFIDE/SELENIDE COATINGS AND FILMS - This invention relates to molecular precursors and processes for preparing coated substrates and films of copper indium gallium sulfide/selenides (CIGS/Se). Such films are useful in the preparation of photovoltaic devices. This invention also relates to processes for preparing coated substrates and for making photovoltaic devices. | 10-10-2013 |
20130292800 | PROCESSES FOR PREPARING COPPER INDIUM GALLIUM SULFIDE/SELENIDE FILMS - This invention relates to processes for preparing films of copper indium gallium sulfide/selenides (CIGS/Se) on substrates via inks comprising CIGS/Se microparticles and a plurality of particles. This invention relates to inks, coated layers, and film compositions. Such films are useful in the preparation of photovoltaic devices. This invention also relates to processes for preparing coated substrates and for making photovoltaic devices. | 11-07-2013 |
20140048137 | Process for preparing coated substrates and photovoltaic devices - This invention provides compositions and the processes for preparing the compositions that are useful for preparing films of CZTS and its selenium analogues on a substrate. Such films are useful in preparing photovoltaic devices. This invention also provides processes for preparing a semiconductor layer comprising CZTS/Se microparticles embedded in an inorganic matrix. This invention also provides processes for making a photovoltaic devices and the photovoltaic devices so produced. | 02-20-2014 |
20140144500 | SEMICONDUCTOR INKS FILMS, COATED SUBSTRATES AND METHODS OF PREPARATION - This invention provides compositions useful for preparing films of CZTS and its selenium analogues on a coated substrate. This invention also provides processes for preparing films and coated substrates comprising CZTS/Se microparticles embedded in an inorganic matrix. This invention also provides processes for preparing photovoltaic cells comprising films of CZTS and its selenium analogues. | 05-29-2014 |
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20120235864 | System and Method for Three-Dimensional Geolocation of Emitters Based on Energy Measurements - According to an embodiment of the present invention, a three-dimensional (3-D) energy-based emitter geolocation technique determines the geolocation of a radio frequency (RF) emitter based on energy or received signal strength (RSS) of transmitted signals. The technique may be employed with small unmanned air vehicles (UAV), and obtains reliable geolocation estimates of radio frequency (RF) emitters of interest. | 09-20-2012 |
20120293371 | System and Method for Geolocation of Multiple Unknown Radio Frequency Signal Sources - According to an embodiment of the present invention, geolocations of multiple unknown radio frequency (RF) signal sources are determined using three-dimensional (3-D) geolocation techniques. The three-dimensional (3-D) geolocation techniques obtain reliable geolocation estimates of radio frequency (RF) emitters based on energy or received signal strength (RSS) of emitter transmitted signals and based on their time differences of arrival (TDOAs) at various sensor locations. The energy based geolocations and the time difference of arrival (TDOA) geolocations are combined to determine an overall set of geolocations for multiple unknown radio frequency (RF) signal sources. The geolocation information is used to track and monitor the locations of the multiple emitters. | 11-22-2012 |
20120309288 | System and Method for Allocating Jamming Energy Based on Three-Dimensional Geolocation of Emitters - According to an embodiment of the present invention jamming energy is allocated to a plurality of emitters based on a three-dimensional (3-D) emitter geolocation technique that determines the geolocation of radio frequency (RF) emitters based on energy or received signal strength (RSS) and/or time differences of arrival (TDOAs) of transmitted signals. The three-dimensional (3-D) emitter geolocations are used to rank emitters of interest according to distance and available radio frequency (RF) jamming energy is allocated to the emitters in rank order. The techniques may be employed with small unmanned air vehicles (UAV), and obtains efficient use of jamming energy when applied to radio frequency (RF) emitters of interest. | 12-06-2012 |
20130027251 | System and Method for Direction Finding and Geolocation of Emitters Based on Line-of-Bearing Intersections - According to an embodiment of the present invention an emitter geolocation technique determines the geolocation of a radio frequency (RF) emitter using pair-wise line-of-bearing intersections that are derived from signal-to-noise ratios of transmitted signals received at a sensor. The technique may be employed with ground based vehicle or small unmanned air vehicles (UAV), and obtains reliable geolocation estimates of radio frequency (RF) emitters of interest. | 01-31-2013 |
20130070814 | Method and Apparatus for Cooperative Communications Between Groups of Communication Units Using a Time Reversed Channel Response - Enhanced reception in a communication system is achieved by applying a time domain generated time-reversed channel response to signals transmitted from a group of transmitter to a group of receivers. The time-reversed channel response is generated from a radio frequency channel response derived from signals previously received from the group of receivers, but reversed in the time domain. The time-reversed channel response is convolved with an information signal that when transmitted in a coordinated fashion from the group of transmitters, the signals arrive at each receiver in the group of distant receiving communication devices at approximately the same time where the signals coherently combine, thereby increasing signal power at the receivers. This permits detection at a greater range or with a lower bit error rate. In addition, the many-to-many configuration enables signal power from each transmitter to be focused temporarily and spatially on each receiver. | 03-21-2013 |
20130182748 | Method and Apparatus for Radio Synchronization Detection in a Rake Receiver - Enhanced reception in a communication system is achieved by performing radio synchronization (SYNC) detection after multipath signal components are combined via a Rake combiner. In a communication system comprising a transmitter and a receiver, plural multipath signal components of a signal transmitted by the transmitter are received by the receiver. The plural multipath signal components are correlated with a known spreading code (e.g. a PN code). The correlated multipath signals are analyzed to identify plural correlation peaks and those correlation peaks that exceed a multipath threshold are selected. The selected correlation peaks are combined (i.e., coherently combined) to produce a combined signal. A synchronization event is declared when the combined signal exceeds an adjusted synchronization threshold and the combined signal is then decoded. | 07-18-2013 |
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20100126499 | Solar Thermal Energy Absorber Tube - An absorber tube is provided that includes an inner tube and an outer tube that at least partially surrounds the inner tube and is concentric with the inner tube. An expansion element is present and is configured for expanding in response to differences in thermal expansion between the inner tube and the outer tube. A getter is located radially at a position between the inner tube and the outer tube. | 05-27-2010 |
20130092154 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A SECONDARY REFLECTOR ON A SOLAR COLLECTOR SYSTEM - A solar collector system is provided that comprises an absorber tube, a primary reflector, and a secondary reflector. In certain embodiments, the primary and secondary reflectors are positioned on opposing sides of the absorber tube, such that their respective focal points converge upon a longitudinal axis of the absorber tube. The secondary reflector may be configured with a substantially transparent surface facing away from the absorber tube, so as to permit passage of light beams there-through. Opposing surfaces of the secondary and primary reflectors, namely those facing substantially toward the absorber tube contain a reflective coating thereon to facilitate redirection of light beams toward the absorber tube. The solar collector system includes in certain embodiments a frame assembly, whereby the primary reflector, the secondary reflector, and the absorber tube are all configured to unitarily rotate about a common pivot axis defined by at least a portion of the frame assembly. | 04-18-2013 |
20130180518 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY ABSORBER TUBE FOR A SOLAR COLLECTOR SYSTEM - Various embodiments provide an absorber tube that comprises an inner tube having an exterior surface, at least a portion of which contains a plurality of coating layers. The absorber tube also includes an outer tube spaced apart from the inner tube so as to define a cavity between the two. At least one of the coating layers may be configured to substantially impede migration of gaseous particles from the interior surface and into said cavity. At least one of the coating layers may be a reflective copper coating that is adhered to the exterior surface via an electrical charging process. An absorber tube comprising a connecting member between central and end portions of the tube is also provided. The central portion may be formed from carbon steel, while remaining portions are formed from stainless steel. Coating layers may be likewise adhered to only the central portion. | 07-18-2013 |
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20100196411 | Yeast-Based Vaccine for Inducing an Immune Response - The invention provided herein relates to vaccines that can be tailored to achieve a desired immune response. Some compositions provided herein are used for preferentially eliciting a humoral immune response while other compositions are useful for preferentially eliciting a cell-mediated response. Combinations of vaccine compositions are also useful for eliciting both types of responses and/or for modulating the type of immune response elicited. The invention also provides methods for eliciting an immune response in an individual by administering the compositions disclosed herein. These immune responses are useful for protecting an individual from various types of diseases, infections, and undesirable conditions. | 08-05-2010 |
20100215678 | Ras Mutation and Compositions and Methods Related Thereto - Disclosed are newly discovered Ras mutations and combinations of mutations, proteins and peptides and fusion proteins containing these mutations, nucleic acid molecules encoding such proteins, peptides, and fusion proteins, and a variety of tools and diagnostic, therapeutic, and screening methods associated with the use of such mutations. | 08-26-2010 |
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20140072590 | Compositions and Methods for the Treatment or Prevention of Human Adenovirus-36 Infection - Disclosed are fusion proteins, recombinant nucleic acid molecules, and therapeutic compositions, including yeast-based immunotherapy compositions, for use in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of adenovirus-36 (Ad-36) infection and sequela thereof. | 03-13-2014 |
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20090076571 | MRI-Guided Photodynamic Therapy For Cancer - Disclosed is a method of therapy used in combination with a diagnostic tool for enhanced photodynamic therapy using MRI, called (magnetic resonance imaging)-guided photodynamic therapy. The methods of the present invention includes administration of MRI contrast agent labeled polymer photosensitizer conjugates, detection and localization of tumor or cancer tissues with contrast-enhanced MRI and specific illumination and treatment of localized target tissues, such as tumors or cancer cells, using laser energy. The delivered laser energy activates the photosensitizer accumulated in the target tissue, resulting in treatment. Also disclosed are novel conjugate compounds, such as PLGA-Mce | 03-19-2009 |
20090104143 | Hyaluronic acid containing bioconjugates: targeted delivery of anti-cancer drugs to cancer cells - A cell-targeted polymeric drug delivery system was designed based on the specific interaction between hyaluronic acid (HA) and its cell surface receptors overexpressed on cancer cell surface. The invention relates to compounds composed of a carrier molecule, wherein the carrier molecule contains at least one residue of an anti-cancer agent and at least one residue of a hyaluronic acid. The invention also relates to methods of making and using the compounds thereof. | 04-23-2009 |
20100004316 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL CARRIERS FOR THE DELIVERY OF NUCLEIC ACIDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Described herein are multifunctional compounds useful as devices for the delivery of nucleic acids to cells. Also described herein are methods for using the multifunctional compounds. | 01-07-2010 |
20100135909 | DENDRIMERS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF - A metal treatment composition including Tin (II) Chloride and processed montmorillonite clay. The addition of Tin (II) Chloride to the composition provides Tin for forming a ceramic-metal layer on the surfaces of the friction pair. Tin (II) Chloride provides Chlorine ions for forming Chloric films for protecting juvenile surfaces which form in the friction zone. The clay is heated and pulverized to produce a powder comprising both particles having crystalline layer structure and salts and oxides. The layered crystalline structure of the clay contains slip planes that transversely shift when tangential pressure from the friction pair is applied thereby lubricating the friction pair. The salts and oxides contribute to the formation of the ceramic-metal layer. | 06-03-2010 |
20100284927 | USE OF MRI CONTRAST AGENTS FOR EVALUATING THE TREATMENT OF TUMORS - Described herein are methods for using macromolecular MRI contrast agents to evaluate the effectiveness of anti-cancer treatments. The methods take advantage of MRI for evaluating more specifically and accurately one or more tumor properties of the tumor in response to a particular treatment. Ultimately, the 5 methods described herein help evaluate the effectiveness of the anti-cancer treatment over time. | 11-11-2010 |
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20110209624 | Apparatus For Infant Formula And Beverage Preparation - An apparatus for quickly preparing infant formula and beverage comprising: a powder container for storing dry formula or beverage powder, a powder dispenser for dispensing controllable amount of formula or beverage powder into a milk bottle or a cup, a water container for storing water, a heat-exchanging reservoir for heating up or cooling down water to an ideal temperature, a water delivery system for delivering controllable amount of water from the water container to the heat-exchanging reservoir and then from the heat-exchanging reservoir to the milk bottle once the water is adjusted to the ideal temperature. The device has a main setting and controlling system to set up parameters of powder dispensing amount, water dispensing temperature and water dispensing volume prior to a formula or beverage preparation, so that the apparatus can prepare infant formula or beverage with ideal volume, concentration and temperature. The apparatus in present invention can also include an external mixing system which apply shaking or vibration (can be ultrasonic) to the bottle or cup for mixing and dissolving powder with water inside it and a remote controlling system so that a user can start the formula or beverage preparation process from a distance. | 09-01-2011 |
20110237396 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL MOTIVATING EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - A multi-functional exercise machine, whose console has parts that can be slidden, rotated, extended, bended or unfolded so that the console can be transformed into an exercise workstation, comprising an arm supporting component and a computer supporting component for a user to efficiently work with a personal laptop computer free of distractions while doing exercise. The console can be transformed between a normal console and an exercise workstation, so that it can be used for both highly focused extensive exercise and moderate exercise with working or entertaining at same time, in either family or gym environment. The arm supporting component is specially designed to minimize upper body movements and the console supporting assembly is specially designed to minimize vibration and shaking during exercise. The equipment can further comprise a force adjustable body support to decrease load when standing on an exercise machine by supporting predetermined amount of weight, so that a user can do exercise longer while working with a computer. | 09-29-2011 |
20130295771 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR POLISHING PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS - A slurry for polishing a phase change material, such as Ge—Sb—Te, or germanium-antimony-tellurium (GST), includes abrasive particles of sizes that minimize at least one of damage to (e.g., scratching of) a polished surface of phase change material, an amount of force to be applied during polishing, and a static etch rate of the phase change material, while optionally providing selectivity for the phase change material over adjacent dielectric materials. A polishing method includes applying a slurry with one or more of the above-noted properties to a phase change material, as well as bringing the polishing pad into frictional contact with the phase change material. Polishing systems are disclosed that include a plurality of sources of solids (e.g., abrasive particles) and provide for selectivity in the solids that are applied to a substrate or polishing pad. | 11-07-2013 |
20140167131 | THREE DIMENSIONAL MEMORY - A method to fabricate a three dimensional memory structure may include creating a stack of layers including a conductive source layer, a first insulating layer, a select gate source layer, and a second insulating layer, and an array stack. A hole through the stack of layers may then be created using the conductive source layer as a stop-etch layer. The source material may have an etch rate no faster than 33% as fast as an etch rate of the insulating material for the etch process used to create the hole. A pillar of semiconductor material may then fill the hole, so that the pillar of semiconductor material is in electrical contact with the conductive source layer. | 06-19-2014 |
20140197416 | MEMORIES AND METHODS OF FORMING THIN-FILM TRANSISTORS USING HYDROGEN PLASMA DOPING - Methods of forming thin-film transistors and memories are disclosed. In one such method, polycrystalline silicon is hydrogen plasma doped to form doped polycrystalline silicon. The doped polycrystalline silicon is then annealed. The hydrogen plasma doping and the annealing are decoupled. | 07-17-2014 |
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20110269957 | SYNTHESIS OF INHIBITORS OF 11BETA-HYDROXYSTEROID DEHYDROGENASE TYPE 1 - Disclosed are syntheses of 11β-HSD1 inhibitors and corresponding intermediates that are promising for the treatment of a variety of disease states including diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, hypertension, hypertension-related cardiovascular disorders, hyperlipidemia, deleterious gluco-corticoid effects on neuronal function (e.g. cognitive impairment, dementia, and/or depression), elevated intra-ocular pressure, various forms of bone disease (e.g., osteoporosis), tuberculosis, leprosy (Hansen's disease), psoriasis, and impaired wound healing (e.g., in patients that exhibit impaired glucose tolerance and/or type 2 diabetes). | 11-03-2011 |
20120122887 | SOLID STATE FORMS OF A POTENT HCV INHIBITOR - This invention relates to novel sodium salt forms of the following Compound (1), and methods for the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and their use in the treatment of Hepatitis C Viral (HCV) infection: | 05-17-2012 |
20140057928 | SOLID STATE FORMS OF A POTENT HCV INHIBITOR - This invention relates to novel sodium salt forms of the following Compound (1), and methods for the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and their use in the treatment of Hepatitis C Viral (HCV) infection: | 02-27-2014 |
20140094609 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN HIV INTEGRASE INHIBITOR - The present invention is directed to an improved process for the preparation of Compounds of Formula (I), which are useful in the treatment of HIV infection. In particular, the present invention is directed to an improved process for the preparation of (2S)-2-tert-butoxy-2-(4-(2,3-dihydropyrano[4,3,2-de]quinolin-7-yl)-2-methylquinolin-3-yl)acetic acid, which is useful in the treatment of HIV infection. | 04-03-2014 |
20140094610 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN HIV INTEGRASE INHIBITOR - The present invention is directed to an improved process for the preparation of Compounds of Formula (I) or salts thereof which are useful in the treatment of HIV infection. In particular, the present invention is directed to an improved process for the preparation of (2S)-2-tert-butoxy-2-(4-(2,3-dihydropyrano[4,3,2-de]quinolin-7-yl)-2-methylquinolin-3-yl)acetic acid or salt thereof which is useful in the treatment of HIV infection. | 04-03-2014 |
20140135493 | METHODS OF MAKING DIASTEREOMERIC ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - Disclosed is a process for making diastereomeric compound of the formula (I): wherein m, n and R | 05-15-2014 |
20140171692 | PROCESS FOR ASYMETRIC METHYLALLYLATION IN THE PRESENCE OF A 2,2'-SUBSTITUTED 1,1'-BI -2-NAPHTHOL CATALYST - Disclosed are a process and catalysts useful for carrying out asymmetric methlyallylations. The catalysts used in the invention have the formula (IV): wherein X | 06-19-2014 |