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20080299361 | Composite Ceramic Substrate For Micro-Fluid Ejection Head - A composite ceramic substrate for receiving an ejection head chip for a micro-fluid ejection head and a method for making the composite ceramic substrate. The substrate includes a high temperature previously fired ceramic base having a substantially planarized first surface and at least one fluid supply slot therethrough. A low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) tape layer bundle having at least two LTCC tape layers is attached to the ceramic base at an interface between the LTCC tape layer bundle and the first surface of the ceramic base. The LTTC tape layer bundle has at least one chip pocket therein and at least one of the LTCC tape layers includes a plurality of conductors. | 12-04-2008 |
20090189954 | INK JETTING STRUCTURE HAVING PROTECTED CONNECTIONS - An ink jetting structure includes a substrate that has a first surface and a second surface. A heater chip is mounted to the second surface of the substrate, and includes a first set of electrical contacts. A printhead circuit member has a third surface, a fourth surface, and an opening configured to receive the heater chip with the first set of electrical contacts of the heater chip being exposed through the opening. The third surface is mounted to the second surface of the substrate. The fourth surface has a second set of electrical contacts attached by wire bonds to the first set of electrical contacts. The third surface has a third set of electrical contacts electrically coupled to the second set of electrical contacts, and electrically connected to a flexible cable for coupling to corresponding contacts on a printer. | 07-30-2009 |
20100132874 | Composite Ceramic Substrate for Micro-Fluid Ejection Head - A composite ceramic substrate for receiving an ejection head chip for a micro-fluid ejection head and a method for making the composite ceramic substrate. The substrate includes a high temperature previously fired ceramic base having a substantially planarized first surface and at least one fluid supply slot therethrough. A low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) tape layer bundle having at least two LTCC tape layers is attached to the ceramic base at an interface between the LTCC tape layer bundle and the first surface of the ceramic base. The LTCC tape layer bundle has at least one chip pocket therein and at least one of the LTCC tape layers includes a plurality of conductors. | 06-03-2010 |
20100201752 | Micro-Fluid Ejection Heads with Multiple Glass Layers - Methods for fabricating micro-fluid ejection heads and micro-fluid ejection heads are provided herein, such as those that use non-conventional substrates. One such micro-fluid ejection head includes a substrate having first and second glass layers disposed adjacent to a surface thereof and a plurality of fluid ejection actuators disposed adjacent to the second glass layer. The first glass layer is thicker than the second glass layer and the second glass layer has a surface roughness of no greater than about 75 Å Ra. | 08-12-2010 |
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20120105486 | CALIBRATION FREE, MOTION TOLERENT EYE-GAZE DIRECTION DETECTOR WITH CONTEXTUALLY AWARE COMPUTER INTERACTION AND COMMUNICATION METHODS - Eye tracking systems and methods include such exemplary features as a display device, at least one image capture device and a processing device. The display device displays a user interface including one or more interface elements to a user. The at least one image capture device detects a user's gaze location relative to the display device. The processing device electronically analyzes the location of user elements within the user interface relative to the user's gaze location and dynamically determine whether to initiate the display of a zoom window. The dynamic determination of whether to initiate display of the zoom window may further include analysis of the number, size and density of user elements within the user interface relative to the user's gaze location, the application type associated with the user interface or at the user's gaze location, and/or the structure of eye movements relative to the user interface. | 05-03-2012 |
20140334666 | CALIBRATION FREE, MOTION TOLERANT EYE-GAZE DIRECTION DETECTOR WITH CONTEXTUALLY AWARE COMPUTER INTERACTION AND COMMUNICATION METHODS - Eye tracking systems and methods include such exemplary features as a display device, at least one image capture device and a processing device. The display device displays a user interface including one or more interface elements to a user. The at least one image capture device detects a user's gaze location relative to the display device. The processing device electronically analyzes the location of user elements within the user interface relative to the user's gaze location and dynamically determine whether to initiate the display of a zoom window. The dynamic determination of whether to initiate display of the zoom window may further include analysis of the number, size and density of user elements within the user interface relative to the user's gaze location, the application type associated with the user interface or at the user's gaze location, and/or the structure of eye movements relative to the user interface. | 11-13-2014 |
20150301600 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD OF PROVIDING AUTOMATIC MOTION-TOLERANT CALIBRATION FOR AN EYE TRACKING DEVICE - Eye tracking systems and methods include such exemplary features as a display device, at least one image capture device and a processing device. The display device displays a user interface including one or more interface elements to a user. The at least one image capture device detects a user's gaze location relative to the display device. The processing device electronically analyzes the location of user elements within the user interface relative to the user's gaze location and dynamically determine whether to initiate the display of a zoom window. The dynamic determination of whether to initiate display of the zoom window may further include analysis of the number, size and density of user elements within the user interface relative to the user's gaze location, the application type associated with the user interface or at the user's gaze location, and/or the structure of eye movements relative to the user interface. | 10-22-2015 |
20150309570 | EYE TRACKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH EFFICIENT TEXT ENTRY INPUT FEATURES - Eye tracking systems and methods include such exemplary features as a display device, at least one image capture device and a processing device. The display device displays a user interface including one or more interface elements to a user. The at least one image capture device detects a user's gaze location relative to the display device. The processing device electronically analyzes the location of user elements within the user interface relative to the user's gaze location and dynamically determine whether to initiate the display of a zoom window. The dynamic determination of whether to initiate display of the zoom window may further include analysis of the number, size and density of user elements within the user interface relative to the user's gaze location, the application type associated with the user interface or at the user's gaze location, and/or the structure of eye movements relative to the user interface. | 10-29-2015 |
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20090240140 | Target Identification Tool For Intra-Body Localization - A marker device that aids in the subsequent identification of a particular area is equipped with an anchoring device that prevents migration once placed in the tissue of that particular area. The device may include a chemical agent or drug that adds a therapeutic function to the marker device. | 09-24-2009 |
20100076303 | Lateral Deployment Catheter - A probe or catheter, usable with a navigation system, includes a longitudinal lumen that curves outwardly through a sidewall prior to reaching a distal tip of the probe. The distal tip contains a position sensor as part of the navigation system. The lumen provides a working channel that guides a tool into a sidewall of a branched structure without requiring the distal end of the probe to be facing the branched structure. | 03-25-2010 |
20100241028 | Navigable Tissue Treatment Tools - Tools for accessing tissue are described for use with a locatable guide of a navigation system. In preferred embodiments, said tools are attachable to a distal tip of a locatable guide, such that the location of the tool, preferably in six degrees of freedom, is known while the tool is being used. | 09-23-2010 |
20130204128 | TARGET IDENTIFICATION TOOL FOR INTRA-BODY LOCALIZATION - A marker device that aids in the subsequent identification of a particular area is equipped with an anchoring device that prevents migration once placed in the tissue of that particular area. The device may include a chemical agent or drug that adds a therapeutic function to the marker device. | 08-08-2013 |
20130267824 | NAVIGABLE TISSUE TREATMENT TOOLS - Tools for accessing tissue are described for use with a locatable guide of a navigation system. In preferred embodiments, said tools are attachable to a distal tip of a locatable guide, such that the location of the tool, preferably in six degrees of freedom, is known while the tool is being used. | 10-10-2013 |
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20100018071 | Clothes dryer lint filter device - A filter mechanism is disclosed which is designed to be used with a clothes drying machine for filtering the exhaust of the clothes drying machine, and for directing said exhaust either into the interior of a building or to the exterior of a building. The mechanism includes a disposable flexible filter element, a cylindrical body that supports and holds in place the flexible filter element, a rectangular enclosure to contain the cylindrical body and filter, and a means of directing the exhausted air into the interior or to the exterior of a building. The cylindrical body, in addition to holding the filter element in place, comprises one end of the rectangular filter mechanism and provides a means of removing the filter element for replacing of the flexible filter element. This said end comprises the inlet to the filter which may be connected the clothes drying machine. Openings on the rectangular housing provide the means for directing the exhaust into the interior or to the exterior of the building. The rectangular housing may be mounted in many positions attached to a wall or other convenient object, or it may be set on the floor. | 01-28-2010 |
20120005913 | CLOTHES DRYER LINT FILTER MECHANISM - A clothes dryer lint filter mechanism for filtering the clothes dryer exhaust air and for directing the heat and humidity inherent in the clothes dryer exhaust air either into the interior of a building or the exterior of a building, the clothes dryer lint filter mechanism may include a back member, a front member being pivotally connected to the back member, an inlet port to be connected to a clothes dryer. The front member may include a first outlet port, and the back member may include a second outlet port. The first outlet port and the second outlet port may be selectively controllable. The first outlet port and the second outlet port may be selectively controlled by a control arm, and the housing device may include a filter which is pivotally connected to the front member. The filter may pivot to a substantially horizontal position when the front member is in a open position, and the filter may pivot to a position between the input port and the first outlet port and the second outlet port when the front member is in a closed position. | 01-12-2012 |
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20120100938 | Apparatus for training an athlete and methods of using the same - An apparatus aids an athlete, such as, for example, a basketball player, in developing skills, such as dribbling, passing and shooting. Specifically, an interconnected glove portion and sleeve portion comprise a plurality of components designed to aid a basketball player in developing muscles to enhance the player's basketball skills including, for example, dribbling, passing and/or shooting. These components include, generally, a palm interfering portion to force a basketball player to utilize the fingertips on the ball during dribbling, passing and/or shooting, tension bands to strengthen muscles associated with the fingers and wrist to enhance proper handling, passing and/or shooting techniques, and one or more weights disposed in various locations on the apparatus to provide resistance training to aid in developing muscles involved with handling, passing and/or shooting a basketball. | 04-26-2012 |
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20140266689 | EVENT DETECTION AND REPORTING USING A GENERAL PURPOSE PROCESSOR AND A HARDENED PROCESSOR - A system and method for detecting and reporting events in an emergency assistance system is provided. A general purpose processor can be configured to detect and report events to a remotely located emergency assistance system using at least a main radio to transmit information regarding the events. Also, a hardened processor can be configured to detect and report at least a subset of the events. The hardened processor can be used to report at least one event based at least in part on determining that the general purpose processor is unable to report the at least one event. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266690 | AUTOMATED EVENT SEVERITY DETERMINATION IN AN EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SYSTEM - A system and method for generating alerts for events in an emergency assistance system are provided. A report of an event is received from an event detecting device along with related information. A severity of the event is determined based at least in part on the related information, and one or more alerts are generated for responding to the event based at least in part on the severity. The related information can include audio recorded based on occurrence of the event, other component measurements based on occurrence of the event, etc. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266691 | DYNAMIC PROVISIONING OF PENDANT LOGIC IN EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS - A system and method for provisioning logic to a pendant in an emergency assistance system is provided. This can include receiving logic for operating a pendant from a component of an emergency assistance system over a network, storing at least a portion of the logic in a memory, and executing at least the portion of the logic to detect and report one or more events to the emergency assistance system. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266705 | MULTIPLE-RADIO PENDANTS IN EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS - A system and method for reporting events in an emergency assistance system is provided. A main radio using a main wireless technology can be configured to communicate with the emergency assistance system. An additional secondary radio using a secondary wireless technology can provide additional or alternative communication with the emergency assistance system. Detected events can be reported to the emergency assistance system over a network connection with the emergency assistance system using the main radio or the secondary radio. This can be based on a determined status of the main radio and/or the secondary radio. | 09-18-2014 |
20140280557 | HIGH RELIABILITY ALERT DELIVERY USING WEB-BASED INTERFACES - A system and method for improving reliability of alert delivery using web-based interfaces are provided. A web-based rendering of an alert is created based at least in part on a detected event, and a tracking mechanism can be inserted into the web-based rendering of the alert. The web-based rendering of the alert is delivered to a device at a monitoring station. Whether the web-based rendering of the alert is rendered by the device is detected based at least in part on determining whether a request relating to the tracking mechanism is received. If not, another rendering of the alert can be delivered to another device. | 09-18-2014 |
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20140143593 | MEMORY SEGMENT REMAPPING TO ADDRESS FRAGMENTATION - The techniques discussed herein identify failed segments of memory in a memory region. The techniques may then manage the failed segments of memory by logically clustering the failed segments of memory at an outlying portion of the memory region using a remapping process. The remapping process may include creating and storing remapping metadata defining segment remapping entries for the memory region. Accordingly, the failure clustering logically eliminates or reduces the memory fragmentation so that a system can allocate larger portions of contiguous memory for object storage. | 05-22-2014 |
20140181825 | Assigning Jobs to Heterogeneous Processing Modules - A processing system is described which assigns jobs to heterogeneous processing modules. The processing system assigns jobs to the processing modules in a manner that attempts to accommodate the service demands of the jobs, but without advance knowledge of the service demands. In one case, the processing system implements the processing modules as computing units that have different physical characteristics. Alternatively, or in addition, the processing system may implement the processing modules as threads that are executed by computing units. Each thread which runs on a computing unit offers a level of performance that depends on a number of other threads that are simultaneously being executed by the same computing unit. | 06-26-2014 |
20150301952 | MULTIPLEXED MEMORY FOR SEGMENTS AND PAGES - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for paging to a direct segment maintained by a multiplexed TLB. The multiplexed TLB defines a direct segment to directly map a virtual address range to a physical address range, which increases the reach of the multiplexed TLB. A partition code is maintained in the multiplexed TLB to indicate usage of the direct segment by an associated process. A management process, such as a system pager, uses the unused part of the direct segment for storing paged data. As the process continues to use more of the direct segment, paged data stored in the previously unused part of the direct segment can be evicted from memory or moved elsewhere in memory so that the process can continue to use the direct segment. | 10-22-2015 |
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20090078595 | Packaging System for Producing A Foam-in-Bag and Method of Mixing Foam - The present disclosure relates to a packaging system for producing a foam-in bag and method of mixing foam for the packaging of articles for shipment and storage, and in particular, to an improved, flexible, multilayered packaging system with a vented, deformable outer bag and an inner confinement structure made of paperboard box or a plastic bag with reclosable opening for optimal mixing and controlled release of the foam using preferential paths, score lines, weakness points, and/or obstacles to flow. In addition, the precursor fluids are placed in individually sealed pouches with calibrated and aptly positioned frangible seals to facilitate mixing after rupture inside of the inner confinement structure. In another embodiment, one of the precursor fluids is placed directly in the inner confinement structure, and in yet another embodiment, both sealed pouches are adhesively joined to the inner confinement structure. What is also disclosed is a method of mixing foam precursors in the different embodiments of the foam-in-bag packaging system. | 03-26-2009 |
20110278183 | PACKAGING SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING A FOAM-IN-BAG AND METHOD OF MIXING FOAM - The present disclosure relates to a packaging system for producing a foam-in bag and method of mixing foam for the packaging of articles for shipment and storage, and in particular, to an improved, flexible, multilayered packaging system with a vented, deformable outer bag and an inner confinement structure made of paperboard box or a plastic bag with reclosable opening for optimal mixing and controlled release of the foam using preferential paths, score lines, weakness points, and/or obstacles to flow. In addition, the precursor fluids are placed in individually sealed pouches with calibrated and aptly positioned frangible seals to facilitate mixing after rupture inside of the inner confinement structure. In another embodiment, one of the precursor fluids is placed directly in the inner confinement structure, and in yet another embodiment, both sealed pouches are adhesively joined to the inner confinement structure. What is also disclosed is a method of mixing foam precursors in the different embodiments of the foam-in-bag packaging system. | 11-17-2011 |
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20100187254 | Package with resealable flexible spout - A package for containing and dispensing of pourable product has a sheet material bag. A dispenser tube is inserted through a seam of the bag, where a pouring spout of the tube extends into the bag from the bag seam and a sealing sleeve extends outwardly from the bag seam. An openable/closeable seal extends across the end of the sealing sleeve, the openable/closeable seal having first and second strips with releasably interengaging configuration. The openable/closeable seal may be opened and the pouring spout everted through the sealing sleeve. The pouring spout is longer than the sealing sleeve and extends past the open seal. The openable/closeable seal is a zipper seal or a slide seal. The package may have a box in which the bag and dispenser tube are contained prior to and after use in dispensing a pourable product. | 07-29-2010 |
20100189528 | Dunnage bag with double seal reusable inflation valve - A dunnage bag has an inflatable cushion and an inflation valve. The inflation valve is a flattened sleeve of thermoplastic material inserted through a seam of the inflatable cushion, with an interior sleeve portion extending into the inflatable cushion and an exterior sleeve portion extending outwardly of the inflatable cushion. A zipper seal extends across the exterior sleeve portion of the inflation valve, the zipper seal having first and second strips with releasably interengaging tongue-and-groove configuration. The inflation valve is doubly sealed, first by air pressure on the interior sleeve portion and second by closing the zipper seal. The interior sleeve portion is longer than the exterior sleeve portion, so that when it is everted, it covers the zipper seal. | 07-29-2010 |
20120067760 | Multi-chamber inflatable packaging cushion and method of inflation thereof - An inflatable packaging cushion has an inflation manifold connected to inflatable chambers through check valves. The inflation manifold mounts an inflation plate defining an aperture. Placing the end of an inflation tube on the inflation plate inflates the manifold and the inflation chambers through the check valves. This eliminates the need to insert an inflation tube through an opening in the polymer sheet forming the manifold, and the inflation tube placement may be automated. | 03-22-2012 |
20130139601 | Inflation Probe Device with Measurement of Inflation Pressure - An inflation device for airbags has an inflation tube insertable through the airbag inflation valve, the inflation tube having a distal end. A handle mounts the inflation tube and is connected to an inflation gas source. A delivery valve controls inflation gas flow through inflation tube. A pressure gauge has an input and conduit extending therefrom along the inflation tube and to the end of the inflation tube for ascertaining inflation pressure within the airbag. The delivery valve is operated to achieve a desired inflation pressure. The inflation tube has gas delivery openings through its side walls laterally delivering inflation gas to the airbag. The inflation tube and pressure gauge conduit are inserted together through the airbag inflation valve, so that inflation pressure is monitored substantially concurrently with inflation. | 06-06-2013 |
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20130342188 | Disassociated Split Sensor Coil for Power Distribution Line Monitoring - A disassociated split sensor coil manufactured from hemi-toroidal cores. Each core includes a surface channel extending from end to end, with wire sections being wound about the core to form a helical sensor coil electrically connected to a connecting wire returned through the surface channel. The connecting wires are interconnected to form a continuous electrical path, with terminal wires being electrically connectable to a monitoring circuit. Also, a method of manufacturing including obtaining a hemi-toroidal core having a surface channel, placing a first length of a wire within the surface channel so as to extend from end to end, winding a second length of the wire so as to form a helical coil section extending from end to end, providing a third length of the wire extending from one end, and repeating the steps to form a disassociated split sensor coil electrically connectable by joining the first lengths of wire. | 12-26-2013 |
20140160820 | Electrical Current Transformer for Power Distribution Line Sensors - An electrical current transformer for installation upon a power distribution line including a generally annular, split core and a secondary winding. The secondary winding includes a first winding portion, wound with a first winding polarity about the split core, and a second winding portion, wound with a second, opposite winding polarity about the split core, and a tap. The transformer further includes first and second rectifiers, electrically connecting a tap output to terminals of the first and second winding portion opposite the tap, respectively, and a tap control for controlling the tap output, where the tap is both electrically connectable to the output to provide an additive connection and electrically isolatable from the output to cause a subtractive connection. The tap control controls the tap output in response to a condition sensed in the powered circuit. Self-cancellation may be achieved by using windings having an equal number of turns. | 06-12-2014 |
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20080229979 | Particulate Flow Enhancing Additives and Associated Methods - Compositions that may improve the flow properties of dry particulate cementitious and non-cementitious materials, and methods of synthesis and use, are provided. In one embodiment, the methods may comprise providing a flow enhancing additive comprising a flow inducing chemical, a solid adsorbent particulate material, ethylene glycol, and water; providing a cementitious material, a non-cementitious material, or a mixture of cementitious and non-cementitious material; and blending the flow enhancing additive with the cementitious material, the non-cementitious material, or the mixture of cementitious and non-cementitious material. | 09-25-2008 |
20080229980 | Particulate Flow Enhancing Additives and Associated Methods - Compositions that may improve the flow properties of dry particulate cementitious and non-cementitious materials, and methods of synthesis and use, are provided. In one embodiment, the compositions may comprise a particulate solid adsorbent material, a flow inducing chemical, water, and ethylene glycol. | 09-25-2008 |
20120234540 | Particulate Flow Enhancing Additives and Associated Methods - Methods comprising providing a dry, solid particulate material comprising a cementitious material, a non-cementitious material, or a combination thereof and having a flow enhancing additive absorbed thereon. The flow enhancing additive comprises a flow inducing chemical, ethylene glycol, and water. The coated, dry, solid material is then mixed with a sufficient amount of water to form a pumpable slurry and then the slurry may be placed in a subterranean formation. In some cases the dry, solid particulate material comprising a cementitious material, a non-cementitious material, or a combination thereof and having a flow enhancing additive absorbed thereon may be stored for a period of time before the slurry is formed. | 09-20-2012 |
20120272870 | Particulate Flow Enhancing Additives and Associated Methods - Solid, flowable compositions comprising a dry, solid particulate material and a flow enhancing additive. The dry, solid particulate material may be cementitious, non-cementitious material, or a combination thereof. The flow enhancing additive comprises a solid, particulate absorbent material having absorbed thereon: a flow inducing chemical, ethylene glycol, and water. In some cases the flow inducing chemical comprises an organic acid, a salt of an organic acid, an acid anhydride, or a combination thereof. | 11-01-2012 |
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20150363442 | INDEX MERGE ORDERING - System, method, and computer program product to order query results, by processing a received query at least in part using a composite key index, wherein the composite key index comprises at least two key columns, wherein the at least two key columns comprise at least one pre-ordering column and an ordering column, wherein the query specifies ordering criteria to order a result set based on values of the ordering column, wherein the processing comprises receiving, from the composite key index, an ordering column value for each unique pre-ordering column value in the composite key index, identifying a first ordering column value as being ordered first according to the ordering criteria, and returning the first ordering column value as being responsive to the query. | 12-17-2015 |
20150363470 | INDEX MERGE ORDERING - Method to order query results, by processing a received query at least in part using a composite key index, wherein the composite key index comprises at least two key columns, wherein the at least two key columns comprise at least one pre-ordering column and an ordering column, wherein the query specifies ordering criteria to order a result set based on values of the ordering column, wherein the processing comprises receiving, from the composite key index, an ordering column value for each unique pre-ordering column value in the composite key index, identifying a first ordering column value as being ordered first according to the ordering criteria, and returning the first ordering column value as being responsive to the query. | 12-17-2015 |
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20120017935 | MAGNETIC TAPE HEAD CLEANING - An embodiment of a magnetic tape head cleaner for a magnetic tape head, the head having at least one read/write surface, wherein the magnetic tape head is configured to read and write data with respect to a movable magnetic tape as the tape is moved in a longitudinal direction of the tape and across the read/write surface(s) of the head, employs a closed cellular polyurethane foam pad; and a support member configured to support the pad for movement of the pad across and in contact with the read/write surface(s) of the magnetic tape head. The closed cellular polyurethane foam pad may have a Shore hardness of substantially 55-60. | 01-26-2012 |
20120033332 | LOW VISCOSITY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) DISSIPATING ADHESIVE - In one embodiment, a system includes a cable comprising a plurality of leads and an ESD dissipating adhesive coupled to the plurality of leads in a coverage area for providing ESD protection to an element of an electronic device. The ESD adhesive comprises a mixture of a polymeric thin film and electrically conductive fillers dispersed in the film, and the ESD adhesive has a resistivity from about 50 to 100 MΩ. In another embodiment, a method for providing ESD protection to an element of an electronic device includes applying an ESD adhesive across exposed leads of a cable and evaporating the solvent from the ESD adhesive. At least some of the leads are coupled to an element of an electronic device. The ESD adhesive comprises a polymeric thin film, electrically conductive fillers dispersed in the polymeric thin film, and a solvent for controlling a viscosity of the ESD adhesive. | 02-09-2012 |
20120042899 | CLEANING MAGNETIC TAPE - Methods and apparatus provide for non-destructive cleaning of magnetic tape. In one embodiment, a continuing length of the magnetic tape is submersed and passed through a covered solvent bath; and each side (front and back) of the continuing length of magnetic tape is swabbed with a cotton swab subsequent to the submerging step. The cotton swabs are arranged to swab each respective side of the magnetic tape. | 02-23-2012 |
20120042905 | EXTRACTION OF SURFACE CONTAMINANTS OF MAGNETIC TAPE - Methods for preparing for analysis of surface contamination of magnetic tape, in one embodiment, submerses and passes a continuing length of the magnetic tape through a covered water bath; and subsequent to the submersing step, wipes the continuing length of the magnetic tape while covered. The preparation is conducted, in one embodiment, with a covered enclosure configured to enclose a water bath to a level at least submersing guide(s) and a continuing length of the magnetic tape passed by the guide(s). A wiping arrangement is configured to wipe the continuing length of magnetic tape subsequent to the submersion in the water bath. Further, the covered enclosure comprises openings therein to pass the continuing length of magnetic tape. | 02-23-2012 |
20130027811 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROTECTING A SENSITIVE DEVICE FROM CORROSION - A product according to one embodiment includes a tape having an applicator portion for applying an organic coating to a magnetic head for reducing exposure of the head to oxidation promoting materials; the organic coating on the applicator portion of the tape; and a lubricant on a data portion of the tape. A product according to another embodiment includes a tape having a data portion along a portion of a length thereof, and a cleaning portion along another portion of the length of the tape, the cleaning portion being for removing an organic coating from a magnetic head. A magnetic storage system according to one embodiment includes a magnetic head having a removable organic coating thereon in an amount sufficient for reducing exposure of the head to oxidation promoting materials. | 01-31-2013 |
20150103441 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROTECTING A SENSITIVE DEVICE FROM CORROSION - A magnetic storage system according to one embodiment includes a magnetic head having a removable organic coating thereon in an amount sufficient for reducing exposure of the head to oxidation promoting materials. A kit according to one embodiment includes a drive having a magnetic head, and a tape having an applicator portion for applying an organic coating to the magnetic head for reducing exposure of the head to oxidation promoting materials. | 04-16-2015 |
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20090273857 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROTECTING A SENSITIVE DEVICE FROM CORROSION - A method for protecting a magnetic head according to one embodiment includes reducing a relative humidity in a vicinity of a magnetic head by passing an elevated bias current through a sensor of the head during at least some time periods when the sensor is not in use for reading data, the elevated bias current being chosen to be sufficient to heat the sensor to a level which will reduce the local relative humidity to below a threshold level for reducing or eliminating corrosion of the sensor. Additional methods are also presented. | 11-05-2009 |
20090274836 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROTECTING A SENSITIVE DEVICE FROM CORROSION - A method in one embodiment includes applying an organic coating to a magnetic head for reducing exposure of the head to oxidation promoting materials; and storing the magnetic head. A method in another embodiment includes applying an organic coating to a magnetic head for reducing exposure of the head to oxidation promoting materials, the organic coating being applied to the magnetic head after the head is installed in the magnetic storage system. Another method includes fabricating a tape having an applicator portion for applying an organic coating to a magnetic head for reducing exposure of the head to oxidation promoting materials; applying the organic coating to the applicator portion of the tape; and applying a lubricant to a data portion of the tape. A method in another embodiment includes fabricating a tape having a data portion, and a cleaning portion for removing an organic coating from a magnetic head. | 11-05-2009 |
20090288864 | CABLE HAVING ESD DISSIPATIVE ADHESIVE ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING LEADS THEREOF - A cable in one embodiment comprises a plurality of leads; and an electrostatically dissipative adhesive operatively electrically coupling the leads together, the adhesive comprising a mixture of an adhesive material and electrically conductive particles intermixed with the adhesive material. A method in one embodiment comprises applying an electrostatically dissipative adhesive to exposed leads of a cable for operatively electrically coupling the leads together, the adhesive comprising a mixture of an adhesive material and electrically conductive particles intermixed with the adhesive material. Additional embodiments are presented. | 11-26-2009 |
20090289231 | ELECTROSTATIC DISSIPATIVE ADHESIVE - An electrostatically dissipative adhesive in one embodiment includes a mixture comprising: an adhesive material; and electrically conductive particles intermixed with the adhesive material, the electrically conductive particles being present in an amount between 0 and about 10% by weight of a total weight of the mixture. An electrostatically dissipative adhesive in another embodiment includes a mixture comprising: an adhesive material; and electrically conductive particles intermixed with the adhesive material, the electrically conductive particles being present in an amount between 0 and about 10% by weight of a total weight of the mixture, wherein the mixture has at least 50% of a lap shear strength as measured in accordance with ISO 4587 after curing for 72 hours at 22° C. as the raw adhesive material has as measured in accordance with ISO 4587 after curing for 72 hours at 22° C. | 11-26-2009 |
20090290260 | SYSTEMS HAVING COMPONENTS COUPLED WITH ELECTROSTATIC DISSIPATIVE ADHESIVE - A system in one embodiment includes a substrate; a thin film structure coupled to the substrate, the thin film structure comprising at least one of read transducers and write transducers; a closure; and an electrostatically dissipative adhesive coupling the closure to at least one of the thin film structure and the substrate. The adhesive comprises a mixture comprising: an adhesive material; and electrically conductive particles intermixed with the adhesive material, the electrically conductive particles being present in an amount between 0 and about 10% by weight of a total weight of the mixture. The closure defines at least a portion of a tape bearing surface. Additional systems and methods are also presented. | 11-26-2009 |
20090290278 | CABLE HAVING ESD DISSIPATIVE LAYER ELECTRICALLY COUPLED TO LEADS THEREOF - A cable having an electrostatic discharge (ESD) dissipative layer in one embodiment includes a plurality of leads; an ESD dissipative layer; and a coupling layer between the leads and the ESD dissipative layer, the coupling layer electrically connecting each of the leads, individually, to the ESD dissipative layer. A cable having an electrostatic discharge (ESD) dissipative layer in another embodiment comprises at least 16 leads; an ESD dissipative layer; and a coupling layer between the leads and the ESD dissipative layer, the coupling layer electrically connecting each of the leads, individually, to the ESD dissipative layer. A method for fabricating a cable in one embodiment comprises coupling an electrostatic discharge (ESD) dissipative layer to a plurality of leads using a coupling layer between the leads and the ESD dissipative layer, the coupling layer electrically connecting each of the leads, individually, to the ESD dissipative layer. | 11-26-2009 |
20110077869 | CIRCUIT FOR DETECTING ANALYTES VIA NANOPARTICLE-LABELED SUBSTANCES WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC READ-WRITE HEADS - A circuit for detecting antigens on biosample tracks comprising a processor, an electromagnetic write head for magnetizing nanoparticles attached to the antigens via antibodies in response to a write signal from the processor, and a first amplifier for supplying power to the write head. The circuit further comprises a magneto-resistive read sensor for detecting the magnetized nanoparticles upon receiving a read signal from the processor, and a second amplifier for supplying power to the read sensor. The write head and read sensor may be part of a head module in a magnetic tape drive. Nanoparticles of differing magnetic properties may be selectively paired with antibodies associated with different antigens to allow different antigens to be detected upon a single scan by the read-sensor. | 03-31-2011 |
20150380028 | PROTECTING A SENSITIVE DEVICE FROM CORROSION - A product according to one embodiment includes a tape having an applicator portion for applying an organic coating to a magnetic head; the organic coating on the applicator portion of the tape; and a lubricant on a data portion of the tape. The lubricant has a different composition than the organic coating. A method for protecting a magnetic head according to one embodiment includes applying an organic coating to a magnetic head using the foregoing product. | 12-31-2015 |