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20100071056 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MULTI-PROTOCOL SINGLE LOGOUT - A method for multi-protocol logout. The method includes receiving, by a first identity provider, a logout request from a user agent, wherein the first identity provider executes in a federation manager, and initiating a logout on a service provider associated with the first identity provider based on the logout request by the first identity provider. The method further includes identifying, by the federation manager, a plurality of identity providers associated with the user agent, wherein the plurality of identity providers communicate using heterogeneous federation protocols, and initiating, by the federation manager, a logout on each of the plurality of identity providers based on the logout request using the plurality of heterogeneous federation protocols. The method further includes initiating, by the plurality of identity providers, a logout of each service provider corresponding to the plurality of identity providers, identifying a status of each logout, and sending the status to the user agent. | 03-18-2010 |
20130007389 | System and Method for Making Snapshots of Storage Devices - A system and method for making snapshots of storage devices are provided. A method for making a snapshot of a volume includes setting the volume to a read-only mode, receiving an access attempt for the volume, and if the access attempt is a write access attempt, buffering information associated with the write access attempt in a buffer, and updating a snapshot indicator based on the information associated with the write access attempt, where the snapshot indicator includes block information regarding a block in the volume that is a target of the write access attempt. The method also includes if the access attempt is a read access attempt, providing read information requested in the read access attempt, where the read information is based on the volume, or a combination of the snapshot indicator, the buffer, and a buffer indicator. | 01-03-2013 |
20130055009 | System and Method for Providing Reliable Storage - A system and method for providing reliable storage are provided. A method for initiator operations includes storing information associated with an access attempt in a store, and accessing a storage system responsive to the access attempt, wherein the storage system includes a first storage node and a second storage node arranged in a sequential loop, and where the first storage node is accessed by an initiator. The method also includes determining if the access attempt completed successfully, deleting the information from the store if the access attempt completed successfully, and indicating an error if the access attempt did not complete successfully. | 02-28-2013 |
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20090070312 | INTEGRATING EXTERNAL RELATED PHRASE INFORMATION INTO A PHRASE-BASED INDEXING INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - An information retrieval system uses phrases to index, retrieve, organize and describe documents, analyzing documents and storing the results of the analysis as phrase data. Phrases are identified that predict the presence of other phrases in documents. Documents are the indexed according to their included phrases. Related phrases and phrase extensions are also identified. Changes to existing phrase data about a document collection submitted by a user is captured and analyzed, and the existing phrase data is updated to reflect the additional knowledge gained through the analysis. | 03-12-2009 |
20100030773 | MULTIPLE INDEX BASED INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - An information retrieval system uses phrases to index, retrieve, organize and describe documents. Phrases are identified that predict the presence of other phrases in documents. Documents are the indexed according to their included phrases. The document index is partitioned into multiple indexes, including a primary index and a secondary index. The primary index stores phrase posting lists with relevance rank ordered documents. The secondary index stores excess documents from the posting lists in document order. | 02-04-2010 |
20100161617 | INDEX SERVER ARCHITECTURE USING TIERED AND SHARDED PHRASE POSTING LISTS - An information retrieval system uses phrases to index, retrieve, organize and describe documents. Phrases are extracted from the document collection. Documents are the indexed according to their included phrases, using phrase posting lists. The phrase posting lists are stored in an cluster of index servers. The phrase posting lists can be tiered into groups, and sharded into partitions. Phrases in a query are identified based on possible phrasifications. A query schedule based on the phrases is created from the phrases, and then optimized to reduce query processing and communication costs. The execution of the query schedule is managed to further reduce or eliminate query processing operations at various ones of the index servers. | 06-24-2010 |
20100169305 | INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEM FOR ARCHIVING MULTIPLE DOCUMENT VERSIONS - An information retrieval system uses phrases to index, retrieve, organize and describe documents. Phrases are identified that predict the presence of other phrases in documents. Documents are the indexed according to their included phrases. Index data for multiple versions or instances of documents is also maintained. Each document instance is associated with a date range and relevance data derived from the document for the date range. | 07-01-2010 |
20140095511 | MULTIPLE INDEX BASED INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - An information retrieval system uses phrases to index, retrieve, organize and describe documents. Phrases are identified that predict the presence of other phrases in documents. Documents are the indexed according to their included phrases. The document index is partitioned into multiple indexes, including a primary index and a secondary index. The primary index stores phrase posting lists with relevance rank ordered documents. The secondary index stores excess documents from the posting lists in document order. | 04-03-2014 |
20140156647 | PHRASE-BASED DETECTION OF DUPLICATE DOCUMENTS IN AN INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - An information retrieval system uses phrases to index, retrieve, organize and describe documents. Phrases are identified that predict the presence of other phrases in documents. Documents are the indexed according to their included phrases. Related phrases and phrase extensions are also identified. Phrases in a query are identified and used to retrieve and rank documents. Phrases are also used to cluster documents in the search results, create document descriptions, and eliminate duplicate documents from the search results, and from the index. | 06-05-2014 |
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20080306943 | PHRASE-BASED DETECTION OF DUPLICATE DOCUMENTS IN AN INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - An information retrieval system uses phrases to index, retrieve, organize and describe documents. Phrases are identified that predict the presence of other phrases in documents. Documents are the indexed according to their included phrases. Related phrases and phrase extensions are also identified. Phrases in a query are identified and used to retrieve and rank documents. Phrases are also used to cluster documents in the search results, create document descriptions, and eliminate duplicate documents from the search results, and from the index. | 12-11-2008 |
20080319971 | Phrase-based personalization of searches in an information retrieval system - An information retrieval system uses phrases to index, retrieve, organize and describe documents. Phrases are identified that predict the presence of other phrases in documents. Documents are the indexed according to their included phrases. Related phrases and phrase extensions are also identified. Phrases in a query are identified and used to retrieve and rank documents. Phrases are also used to cluster documents in the search results, create document descriptions, and eliminate duplicate documents from the search results, and from the index. | 12-25-2008 |
20100161625 | PHRASE-BASED DETECTION OF DUPLICATE DOCUMENTS IN AN INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - An information retrieval system uses phrases to index, retrieve, organize and describe documents. Phrases are identified that predict the presence of other phrases in documents. Documents are the indexed according to their included phrases. Related phrases and phrase extensions are also identified. Phrases in a query are identified and used to retrieve and rank documents. Phrases are also used to cluster documents in the search results, create document descriptions, and eliminate duplicate documents from the search results, and from the index. | 06-24-2010 |
20110131223 | DETECTING SPAM DOCUMENTS IN A PHRASE BASED INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - An information retrieval system uses phrases to index, retrieve, organize and describe documents. Phrases are identified that predict the presence of other phrases in documents. Documents are the indexed according to their included phrases. A spam document is identified based on the number of related phrases included in a document. | 06-02-2011 |
20120310902 | PHRASE-BASED DETECTION OF DUPLICATE DOCUMENTS IN AN INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEM - An information retrieval system uses phrases to index, retrieve, organize and describe documents. Phrases are identified that predict the presence of other phrases in documents. Documents are the indexed according to their included phrases. Related phrases and phrase extensions are also identified. Phrases in a query are identified and used to retrieve and rank documents. Phrases are also used to cluster documents in the search results, create document descriptions, and eliminate duplicate documents from the search results, and from the index. | 12-06-2012 |
20140258912 | ELECTRONIC BOOK INSCRIPTION SYSTEM - A portion of an electronic book is displayed and a selection of a position within the portion is received. The content of the electronic book is analyzed to determine an amount of whitespace that corresponds to the selected position. In response to the determined amount of whitespace being greater than a threshold amount, a user interface for providing inscription data is displayed. Inscription data is received and stored in association with an indication of the selected position. | 09-11-2014 |
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20080296369 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING ENHANCEMENT FEATURES ASSIGNED TO FINANCIAL PRESENTATION DEVICES - A system for managing enhancement features assigned to financial presentation devices such as credit cards. The system includes an accounts database and a feature management module. The accounts database stores account holder data containing assigned enhancement features for associated credit cards. The feature management module is capable of updating and managing the assigned features of an individual credit card independently of other cards so as to provide enhancement features that can be customized for each individual cardholder. | 12-04-2008 |
20090006203 | PAYMENT ACCOUNT PROCESSING WHICH CONVEYS FINANCIAL TRANSACTION DATA AND NON FINANCIAL TRANSACTION DATA - A payment processing system enables a consumer to purchase items at a merchant using an account provided by an issuer. Financial data related to payment for the purchase are sent by the merchant through an acquirer and a transaction expeditor to the issuer. The issuer responds by determining whether to authorize the purchase and if authorized, sends a notification back to the merchant. The acquirer also issues non-financial data that is conveyed by the transaction expeditor to a recipient connected to the payment processing system. The financial and non-financial data for the same transaction may be sent in separate messages and a technique is provided for matching those messages at the recipient. Different types of non-financial data can be conveyed, such as identification of the items being purchased which the recipient uses to determine whether the consumer should receive a reward under a product purchase incentive program. | 01-01-2009 |
20100030688 | TRANSACTION PROCESSING USING A GLOBAL UNIQUE IDENTIFIER - A Globally Unique IDentifier (GUID) is used to match an authorization request with an authorization response for a transaction between a merchant and a consumer upon an account within a payment processing system where the payment amount is unknown until after the merchant receives the authorization response that includes the GUID. After receiving the authorization response and when the payment amount is known, the merchant forms a transmission that has information for delivery to an issuer of the account. This information is sufficient for the issuer to forward the payment amount from the account to pay the merchant for the transaction. While including the GUID and the payment amount, the information does not include an identifier of the account. | 02-04-2010 |
20100145855 | PAYMENT ACCOUNT PROCESSING WHICH CONVEYS NON PURCHASE RELATED DATA EXCHANGES - An enhanced payment processing system is configured to process non-sales related requests. For example, such requests may pertain to a consumer's application for a payment account, a request for identification of a payment account assigned to a specified consumer, a transfer of a monetary amount between two payment accounts, a payment to be applied to an account, and a change of an expiration date for a portable payment device. A merchant formulates a non-sales related request which is sent through the payment processing system to an account issuer. The account issuer receives the non-sales related request, complies with that request, and formulates a reply. The reply is sent back through the payment processing system to the merchant. | 06-10-2010 |
20100161404 | PROMOTIONAL ITEM IDENTIFICATION IN PROCESSING OF AN ACQUIRED TRANSACTION ON AN ISSUED ACCOUNT - Disclosed methods enable an open loop system processing of private label and co-branded account transactions. Implementations in the open loop system employ communications directly between a merchant and an issuer offering promotional financing for a promotional item being purchased from the merchant. Other implementations in the open loop system enable different transaction amounts in an authorization request message and its corresponding authorization response as are respectively sent and received by a merchant, where the different can be for a promotion offered to an accountholder for conducting a transaction on an account with the merchant. | 06-24-2010 |
20100228670 | System and Method for Account Level Blocking - A system and method are disclosed. The method includes receiving, at a server computer, a transaction clearing request for a transaction, and then determining, using the server computer, if the transaction satisfies a stored blocking parameter. The method further includes allowing, using the server computer, the transaction clearing request if the transaction does not satisfy the stored blocking parameter, and denying, using the server computer, the transaction clearing request if the transaction satisfies the stored blocking parameter. | 09-09-2010 |
20100228671 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACCOUNT LEVEL BLOCKING - A system and method are disclosed. The method includes receiving, at a server computer, a transaction clearing request for a transaction, and then determining, using the server computer, if the transaction satisfies a stored blocking parameter. The method further includes allowing, using the server computer, the transaction clearing request if the transaction does not satisfy the stored blocking parameter, and denying, using the server computer, the transaction clearing request if the transaction satisfies the stored blocking parameter. | 09-09-2010 |
20110178929 | BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS TRANSACTION QUALIFIER - A system and method are disclosed. The method includes receiving, at a server computer, a transaction clearing request for a transaction, and then determining, using the server computer, if the transaction satisfies a stored blocking parameter. The method further includes allowing, using the server computer, the transaction clearing request if the transaction does not satisfy the stored blocking parameter, and denying, using the server computer, the transaction clearing request if the transaction satisfies the stored blocking parameter. In B2B transactions, clearing requests that are less than (or slightly above) a previously contracted amount can be denied because they are less than what the buyer expected. | 07-21-2011 |
20120101881 | LOYALTY PROMOTION APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - The LOYALTY PROMOTION APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“L-PROMO”) transforms consumer credentials, consumer opt-in activities, and, merchant campaign setup inputs via L-PROMO components into a financial transaction and offer redemption outputs. In one implementation, a method is disclosed, comprising: receiving consumer identifying information from a consumer electronic wallet vehicle; receiving merchant information and a proposed transaction from a merchant terminal; initiating consumer payment by sending a payment approval to an electronic wallet account; receiving a request to apply a promotional offer; determining consumer eligibility to apply the promotional offer to the proposed transaction; applying the promotional offer to the proposed transaction by returning credits to the consumer based on terms of the promotional offer; sending transaction details to the consumer; and sending a message to a social network indicating the transaction on the consumer's social media page. | 04-26-2012 |
20120316944 | Transaction Processing Using a Global Unique Identifier - A Globally Unique IDentifier (GUID) is used to match an authorization request with an authorization response for a transaction between a merchant and a consumer upon an account within a payment processing system where the payment amount is unknown until after the merchant receives the authorization response that includes the GUID. After receiving the authorization response and when the payment amount is known, the merchant forms a transmission that has information for delivery to an issuer of the account. This information is sufficient for the issuer to forward the payment amount from the account to pay the merchant for the transaction. While including the GUID and the payment amount, the information does not include an identifier of the account. | 12-13-2012 |
20130046670 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING ENHANCEMENT FEATURES ASSIGNED TO FINANCIAL PRESENTATION DEVICES - A system for managing enhancement features assigned to financial presentation devices such as credit cards. The system includes an accounts database and a feature management module. The accounts database stores account holder data containing assigned enhancement features for associated credit cards. The feature management module is capable of updating and managing the assigned features of an individual credit card independently of other cards so as to provide enhancement features that can be customized for each individual cardholder. | 02-21-2013 |
20140081862 | TRANSACTION PROCESSING USING A GLOBAL UNIQUE IDENTIFIER - A Globally Unique IDentifier (GUID) is used to match an authorization request with an authorization response for a transaction between a merchant and a consumer upon an account within a payment processing system where the payment amount is unknown until after the merchant receives the authorization response that includes the GUID. After receiving the authorization response and when the payment amount is known, the merchant forms a transmission that has information for delivery to an issuer of the account. This information is sufficient for the issuer to forward the payment amount from the account to pay the merchant for the transaction. While including the GUID and the payment amount, the information does not include an identifier of the account. | 03-20-2014 |
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20090220945 | HPV E6, E7 mRNA ASSAY AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Provided is an HPV E6, E7 mRNA assay, referenced herein as the “In Cell HPV Assay,” that is capable of sensitive and specific detection of normal cervical cells undergoing malignant transformation as well as abnormal cervical cells with pre-malignant or malignant lesions. The In Cell HPV Assay identifies HPV E6, E7 mRNA via in situ hybridization with oligonucleotides specific for HPV E6, E7 mRNA and quantitates the HPV E6, E7 mRNA via flow cytometry. The In Cell HPV Assay can be carried out in less than three hours directly from liquid-based cervical (“LBC”) cytology specimens. The In Cell HPV Assay provides an efficient and highly sensitive alternative to the Pap smear for determining abnormal cervical cytology. | 09-03-2009 |
20100120021 | HPV E6, E7 MRNA Assay and Methods of Use Thereof - Provided is an HPV E6, E7 mRNA assay, referenced herein as the “In Cell HPV Assay,” that is capable of sensitive and specific detection of normal cervical cells undergoing malignant transformation as well as abnormal cervical cells with pre-malignant or malignant lesions. The In Cell HPV Assay identifies HPV E6, E7 mRNA via in situ hybridization with oligonucleotides specific for HPV E6, E7 mRNA and quantitates the HPV E6, E7 mRNA via flow cytometry. The In Cell HPV Assay can be carried out in less than three hours directly from liquid-based cervical (“LBC”) cytology specimens. The In Cell HPV Assay provides an efficient and highly sensitive alternative to the Pap smear for determining abnormal cervical cytology. | 05-13-2010 |
20100234445 | Patterns of known and novel small RNAS in human cervical cancer - Small RNA sequences that are differentially expressed in SCCC cells are provided. The sequences find use in diagnosis of cancer, and classification of cancer cells according to expression profiles. The methods are useful for detecting cervical cancer cells, facilitating diagnosis of cervical cancer and the severity of the cancer (e.g., tumor grade, tumor burden, and the like) in a subject, facilitating a determination of the prognosis of a subject, and assessing the responsiveness of the subject to therapy. | 09-16-2010 |
20120020914 | LEUKEMIA INHIBITORY FACTOR (LIF) FOR USE IN REPRESSING HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV) TRANSCRIPTION - Embodiments of the invention are related to leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF) for use in repressing human papillomavirus (HPV) transcription. Processes and related kits are described for treating a HPV-associated papillomatous proliferation, for treating a HPV-associated genital, anal, vulvar, penile, oral, or laryngeal wart, for treating HPV-associated cervical dysplasia or cervical cancer, and for repressing HPV transcription, by administering LIF to a patient in need thereof. A related embodiment is treatment of HPV-16 by use of LIF. | 01-26-2012 |
20120122078 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PREDICTING WHETHER A SUBJECT HAS A CERVICAL INTRAEPITHELIAL NEOPLASIA (CIN) LESION FROM A SUSPENSION SAMPLE OF CERVICAL CELLS - Methods of predicting whether a subject has a cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) lesion are provided. Aspects of the methods include obtaining both morphometric and biomarker data from a liquid cervical cellular sample and then using both types of data to predict whether the subject has a CIN lesion. Also provided are systems that find use in practicing the methods. The methods and systems find use in a variety of applications, including cervical cancer screening applications. | 05-17-2012 |
20140193805 | HPV E6, E7 MRNA Assay and Methods of Use Thereof - Provided is an HPV E6, E7 mRNA assay, referenced herein as the “In Cell HPV Assay,” that is capable of sensitive and specific detection of normal cervical cells undergoing malignant transformation as well as abnormal cervical cells with pre-malignant or malignant lesions. The In Cell HPV Assay identifies HPV E6, E7 mRNA via in situ hybridization with oligonucleotides specific for HPV E6, E7 mRNA and quantitates the HPV E6, E7 mRNA via flow cytometry. The In Cell HPV Assay can be carried out in less than three hours directly from liquid-based cervical (“LBC”) cytology specimens. The In Cell HPV Assay provides an efficient and highly sensitive alternative to the Pap smear for determining abnormal cervical cytology. | 07-10-2014 |
20140199722 | METHODS FOR DETERMINING WHETHER A CERVICAL CELLULAR SAMPLE SHOULD BE TESTED FOR CERVICAL CANCER, AND DEVICES AND KITS FOR PRACTICING THE SAME - Methods for determining whether a cervical cellular sample should be tested for cervical cancer are provided. Aspects of the methods include obtaining cytological data from a cervical cellular sample, and determining whether the cellular sample should be tested for cervical cancer based on the cytological data. Also provided are devices and kits that find use in practicing the methods. The methods, devices and kits find use in a variety of applications, including cervical cancer prescreening. | 07-17-2014 |
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20120216297 | MEDICAL DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND PROCESS - Systems and processes for managing data relating to one or more medical or biological conditions of a plurality of subjects (such as patients) over a wide area network, such as the Internet, may be employed for diabetes subjects or subjects with other medical conditions requiring monitoring and/or treatment over time. Such systems and processes provide various functions for several types of users, including patients or subject-users, healthcare provider-users and payor entity-users and combinations thereof, which allow for improved treatment and medical data management of individual subjects and groups of subjects and which allow collection and analysis of aggregate data from many subject sources, for improving overall healthcare practices of providers and subjects (e.g., patients). | 08-23-2012 |
20140200923 | MEDICAL DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND PROCESS - Systems and processes for managing data relating to one or more medical or biological conditions of a plurality of subjects (such as patients) over a wide area network, such as the Internet, may be employed for diabetes subjects or subjects with other medical conditions requiring monitoring and/or treatment over time. Such systems and processes provide various functions for several types of users, including patients or subject-users, healthcare provider-users and payor entity-users and combinations thereof, which allow for improved treatment and medical data management of individual subjects and groups of subjects and which allow collection and analysis of aggregate data from many subject sources, for improving overall healthcare practices of providers and subjects (e.g., patients). | 07-17-2014 |
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20090066724 | GRAPHICS DISPLAY SYSTEM WITH GRAPHICS WINDOW CONTROL MECHANISM - A graphics integrated circuit chip is used in a set-top box for controlling a television display. The graphics chip processes analog video input, digital video input, a graphics input and an audio input simultaneously. The chip processes graphics images organized as windows. The chip obtains data that describes the windows, sorts the data according to the depth of the window on the display, transfers graphics images from memory, and blends the graphics images using alpha values associated with the graphics images. | 03-12-2009 |
20090295815 | GRAPHICS DISPLAY SYSTEM WITH WINDOW DESCRIPTORS - A graphics integrated circuit chip is used in a set-top box for controlling a television display. The graphics chip processes analog video input, digital video input, a graphics input and an audio input simultaneously. The chip uses window descriptors to describe logical surfaces, or windows, of graphics information to be displayed on the screen. The chip incorporates a unified memory architecture that provides a high level of system performance while conserving memory bandwidth and chip size. Video and graphics scaling capabilities as well as anti-flutter filtering capability are provided. | 12-03-2009 |
20090295834 | GRAPHICS DISPLAY SYSTEM WITH VIDEO SCALER - A video processing device may comprise one or more processors and/or circuits for use in a video processing device, in which the one or more processors and/or circuits may comprise a video scaler, a memory, a scaler engine, a clock selection circuit. The one or more processors and/or circuits are operable to receive a video image and select a video input clock or a display output clock for upscaling the received video image, or select the video input clock or the display output clock for downscaling the received video image based on a determination of whether the video image is to be downscaled or upscaled. The one or more circuits may be operable to downscale the received video image to generate a first scaled video image, and/or upscale the received video image to generate a second scaled video image, based on the selection. | 12-03-2009 |
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20110292074 | Graphics Display System With Anti-Flutter Filtering And Vertical Scaling Feature - A graphics integrated circuit chip is used in a set-top box for controlling a television display. The graphics chip processes analog video input, digital video input, and graphics input. The chip includes a single polyphase filter that preferably provides both anti-flutter filtering and scaling of graphics. Anti-flutter filtering may help reduce display flicker due to the interlaced nature of television displays. The scaling of graphics may be used to convert the normally square pixel aspect ratio of graphics to the normally rectangular pixel aspect ratio of video. | 12-01-2011 |
20110292082 | Graphics Display System With Anti-Flutter Filtering And Vertical Scaling Feature - A graphics integrated circuit chip is used in a set-top box for controlling a television display. The graphics chip processes analog video input, digital video input, and graphics input. The chip includes a single polyphase filter that preferably provides both anti-flutter filtering and scaling of graphics. Anti-flutter filtering may help reduce display flicker due to the interlaced nature of television displays. The scaling of graphics may be used to convert the normally square pixel aspect ratio of graphics to the normally rectangular pixel aspect ratio of video. | 12-01-2011 |
20120093215 | GRAPHICS DISPLAY SYSTEM WITH VIDEO SCALER - A method for processing video data includes performing by one or more processors and/or circuits in a video processing device, the one or more processors and/or circuits including a video scaler, a memory, and a scaler engine, functions including receiving a video image by the video processing device. The functions also include determining whether the video scaler requires less memory bandwidth to scale the video image before writing the video image to the memory or after reading the video image from the memory, and scaling the video image based on the determination. If the video scaler requires less memory bandwidth to scale the video image before writing the video image to the memory, performing by the one or more processors and/or circuits scaling of the video image in the video scaler using a video input clock of the video scaler to generate a first scaled video image. | 04-19-2012 |
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20090206882 | Thermal Electric NOR Gate - A thermal electric (TE) binary NOR gate logic circuit is provided with a method for NOR logic gating. The method accepts a first input voltage representing an input binary logic state and generates a first thermal electric (TE) temperature in response to the first input voltage. A second input voltage is accepted representing an input binary logic state, and a second TE temperature is generated in response to the second input voltage. In response to the first and second TE temperatures, a NOR logic state output voltage is generated. More explicitly, a first control voltage is generated in response to the first TE temperature, and a second control voltage is generated in response to the second TE temperature. Then, a third TE temperature is generated in response to the first and second control voltages, which in turn generates the output voltage. | 08-20-2009 |
20090206911 | Solid State Thermal Electric Logic - A method is provided for thermal electric binary logic control. The method accepts an input voltage representing an input logic state. A heat reference is controlled in response to the input voltage. The method supplies an output voltage representing an output logic state, responsive to the heat reference. More explicitly, the heat reference controls the output voltage of a temperature-sensitive voltage divider. For example, the temperature-sensitive voltage divider may be a thermistor voltage divider. | 08-20-2009 |
20090325325 | Laser Optical Path Detection in Integrated Circuit Packaging - A method is provided for detecting laser optical paths in integrated circuit (IC) packages. The method provides an IC die encapsulated as a package in a compound of glass spheres and epoxy. Power is supplied to the IC. The IC is scanned with a laser. Typically, a laser wavelength is used that is minimally absorbed by the glass spheres in the epoxy compound of the IC package, and changes in current to the IC are detected. A detected current change is cross-referenced against a scanned IC package surface region. This process identifies an optical pathway underlying the scanned IC package surface region. In some aspects, this process leads to the identification of a glass sphere-collecting package structure underlying the optical pathway. Examples of a glass sphere-collecting structure might include an inner lead wire, lead frame edge, or die edge. | 12-31-2009 |
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20110067605 | Methods and compositions using calcium carbonate - Provided herein are compositions and methods including hydraulic cement, supplementary cementitious material, and/or self-cementing material. Methods for making the compositions and using the compositions are provided. | 03-24-2011 |
20120073474 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS USING CALCIUM CARBONATE - Provided herein are compositions and methods including hydraulic cement, supplementary cementitious material, and/or self-cementing material. Methods for making the compositions and using the compositions are provided. | 03-29-2012 |
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20110058547 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR AN INTEGRATED CARRIER ETHERNET EXCHANGE - An Ethernet exchanger is coupled to two or more Ethernet networks to exchange information among the two or more Ethernet networks using virtual circuits. A first Ethernet network is associated with a first carrier and a first port of the Ethernet exchanger. A second Ethernet network is associated with a second carrier and a second port of the Ethernet exchanger. Network information of the first Ethernet network and network information of the second Ethernet network are provided by the respective first carrier and the second carrier and stored in a database. A virtual circuit is provisioned to interconnect the first Ethernet network and the second Ethernet network based on a partnership between the first carrier and the second carrier and based on the stored information about the first network and the second network. The virtual circuit is associated with the first port and the second port. The stored information about the first network or the second network is reusable for subsequent provisioning of other virtual circuits associated with the first carrier or the second carrier. | 03-10-2011 |
20110058565 | REAL TIME CONFIGURATION AND PROVISIONING FOR A CARRIER ETHERNET EXCHANGE - An Ethernet switch platform is configured to receive and process a provisioning order to establish a logical virtual circuit interconnecting a physical port associated with a buying carrier and a physical port associated with a selling carrier to set up a private network to private network connection between the buying and selling carriers. The virtual circuit is established with parameters called for in a request for quote (RFQ) initiated by the buying carrier and in a response to the RFQ submitted by the selling carrier. Information from the RFQ and from the response together with information previously stored in a relational database is extracted and used to fill out the provisioning order. The information extracted from the database include profile information and network service information associated with the buying and selling carriers. | 03-10-2011 |
20110060657 | ON LINE WEB PORTAL FOR PRIVATE NETWORK SERVICE PROVIDERS - A web-enabled user interface is provided to enable the carriers of private networks to interact and to offer services to one another. The web-enabled user interface is integrated to a switch fabric configured to provide interconnection services for the carriers. The web-enabled user interface is configured to enable the carriers to assign different roles to different representatives. Each of the representatives is granted certain rights and permissions by an administrator representative based on the representative's role. The web-enabled user interface is configured to present to each representative a unique interface based on their roles thus providing each representative a unique experience. | 03-10-2011 |
20110060846 | NETWORK TO NETWORK INTERFACE (NNI) FOR MULTIPLE PRIVATE NETWORK SERVICE PROVIDERS - An Ethernet exchanger connected to private Ethernet networks of participating carriers to enable the private Ethernet networks to be interconnected at a common point. The Ethernet exchanger not biased to any participating carrier and is configured to receive, translate and transmit frames from one private Ethernet network to another private Ethernet network. The frame translation is performed by the Ethernet exchanger is based on the profiles of the participating carriers. The profiles are created based on information provided by the participating carriers using templates presented by an online web portal. | 03-10-2011 |
20130013442 | REAL TIME CONFIGURATION AND PROVISIONING FOR A CARRIER ETHERNET EXCHANGE - An Ethernet switch platform is configured to receive and process a provisioning order to establish a logical virtual circuit interconnecting a physical port associated with a buying carrier and a physical port associated with a selling carrier to set up a private network to private network connection between the buying and selling carriers. The virtual circuit is established with parameters called for in a request for quote (RFQ) initiated by the buying carrier and in a response to the RFQ submitted by the selling carrier. Information from the RFQ and from the response together with information previously stored in a relational database is extracted and used to fill out the provisioning order. The information extracted from the database include profile information and network service information associated with the buying and selling carriers. | 01-10-2013 |
20130018753 | ON LINE WEB PORTAL FOR PRIVATE NETWORK SERVICE PROVIDERS - A web-enabled user interface is provided to enable the carriers of private networks to interact and to offer services to one another. The web-enabled user interface is integrated to a switch fabric configured to provide interconnection services for the carriers. The web-enabled user interface is configured to enable the carriers to assign different roles to different representatives. Each of the representatives is granted certain rights and permissions by an administrator representative based on the representative's role. The web-enabled user interface is configured to present to each representative a unique interface based on their roles thus providing each representative a unique experience. | 01-17-2013 |
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20100022616 | 3-(PHENOXYPHENYLMETHYL)PYRROLIDINE COMPOUNDS - In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds of formula I: | 01-28-2010 |
20100125092 | 4-[2-(2-FLUOROPHENOXYMETHYL)PHENYL]PIPERIDINE COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to compounds of formula I: | 05-20-2010 |
20100125093 | CRYSTALLINE FORM OF A 4-[2-(2-FLUOROPHENOXYMETHYL)PHENYL]PIPERIDINE COMPOUND - The invention provides a crystalline hydrochloride salt of 4-[2-(2,4,6-trifluorophenoxymethyl)phenyl]piperidine. This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the crystalline salt, processes and intermediates for preparing the crystalline salt, and methods of using the crystalline salt to treat diseases. | 05-20-2010 |
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20110021597 | 3-PHENOXYMETHYLPYRROLIDINE COMPOUNDS - In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds of formula I: | 01-27-2011 |
20110172246 | 1-(2-PHENOXYMETHYLPHENYL)PIPERAZINE COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to compounds of formula I: | 07-14-2011 |
20110230495 | 1-(2-PHENOXYMETHYLHETEROARYL)PIPERIDINE AND PIPERAZINE COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to compounds of formula I: | 09-22-2011 |
20110257243 | 3-PHENOXYMETHYLPYRROLIDINE COMPOUNDS - In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds of formula I: | 10-20-2011 |
20110275694 | 3-(PHENOXYPHENYLMETHYL)PYRROLIDINE COMPOUNDS - In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds of formula I: | 11-10-2011 |
20120088799 | SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS - In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds of formula I: | 04-12-2012 |
20120309985 | 3-PHENOXYMETHYLPYRROLIDINE COMPOUNDS - In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds of formula I: | 12-06-2012 |
20130030020 | 4-[2-(2-FLUOROPHENOXYMETHYL)PHENYL]PIPERIDINE COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to compounds of formula I: | 01-31-2013 |
20130030185 | CRYSTALLINE FORM OF A 4-[2-(2-FLUOROPHENOXYMETHYL)PHENYL]PIPERIDINE COMPOUND - The invention provides a crystalline hydrochloride salt of 4-[2-(2,4,6-trifluorophenoxymethyl)phenyl]piperidine. This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the crystalline salt, processes and intermediates for preparing the crystalline salt, and methods of using the crystalline salt to treat diseases. | 01-31-2013 |
20130178509 | 3-(PHENOXYPHENYLMETHYL)PYRROLIDINE COMPOUNDS - In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds of formula I: | 07-11-2013 |
20130237581 | 3-PHENOXYMETHYLPYRROLIDINE COMPOUNDS - In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds of formula I: | 09-12-2013 |
20130253013 | SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS - In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds of formula I: | 09-26-2013 |
20130324550 | 1-(2-PHENOXYMETHYLHETEROARYL) PIPERIDINE AND PIPERAZINE COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to compounds of formula I: | 12-05-2013 |
20140045892 | CRYSTALLINE FORM OF A 4-[2-(2-FLUOROPHENOXYMETHYL) PHENYL]PIPERIDINE COMPOUND - The invention provides a crystalline hydrochloride salt of 4-[2-(2,4,6-trifluorophenoxymethyl)phenyl]piperidine. This invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the crystalline salt, processes and intermediates for preparing the crystalline salt, and methods of using the crystalline salt to treat diseases. | 02-13-2014 |
20140057944 | 4-[2-(2-FLUOROPHENOXY METHYL)PHENYL]PIPERIDINE COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to compounds of formula I: | 02-27-2014 |
20140243536 | SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS - In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds of formula I: | 08-28-2014 |
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20120323316 | PROSTHETIC APPARATUS FOR IMPLANTATION AT MITRAL VALVE - Embodiments of prosthetics configured for implanting in at the native mitral valve region of the heart include a main body that is radially compressible to a radially compressed state and self-expandable from the compressed state to a radially expanded state. The prosthetic apparatus also comprises at least one ventricular anchor coupled to the main body and disposed outside of the main body with a leaflet-receiving space between the anchor and an outer surface of the main body to receive a native valve leaflet. Methods and apparatus for delivering and implanting the prosthetic valve are also described. | 12-20-2012 |
20140012372 | Apparatus For Treating A Mitral Valve - Embodiments of an apparatus for treating a deficient mitral valve include an expandable spacer configured for placement between the native leaflets of the mitral valve, the spacer anchorable to a wall of the ventricle. Methods and apparatus for delivering and implanting the prosthetic are also described. | 01-09-2014 |
20140012373 | Method for Implanting a Prosthetic Mitral Valve - Embodiments of a method for implanting a prosthetic valve at the native mitral valve region of the heart, the prosthetic valve including a main body that is radially compressible to a radially compressed state and self-expandable from the compressed state to a radially expanded state. The prosthetic apparatus also comprises at least one ventricular anchor coupled to the main body and disposed outside of the main body with a leaflet-receiving space between the anchor and an outer surface of the main body to receive a native valve leaflet. Apparatus for delivering and implanting the prosthetic valve are also described. | 01-09-2014 |
20140213970 | CATHETER BALLOON AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - A process for forming a catheter balloon includes subjecting a tubular parison in a mold to molding fluid pressure. The resulting catheter balloon includes a balloon portion having two ends and tubular leg portions extending from either end. The ends of the balloon portion are tapered to the tubular leg portions. The tapered ends have alternating elongate areas of greater and lesser resistance to deformation displaced circumferentially about the tapered ends. The elongate areas of greater and lesser resistance to deformation can include ridges which are either longitudinal or spiraled or rods imbedded in the body of the balloon. While in the mold, the tubular legs are drawn axially sufficiently to form permanent creases in the tapered ends. This drawing may be sufficient to cause the material of the tapered ends to exceed the yield strength, particularly with the balloon material in a malleable state. | 07-31-2014 |
20140214068 | CATHETER BALLOON AND FORMATION THEREOF - A process for forming a catheter balloon includes subjecting a tubular parison in a mold to molding fluid pressure. The resulting catheter balloon includes a balloon portion having two ends and tubular leg portions extending from either end. The ends of the balloon portion are tapered to the tubular leg portions. While in the mold, the tubular leg portions are drawn axially sufficiently to form permanent creases in the tapered ends. This drawing may be sufficient to cause the material of the tapered ends to exceed the yield strength, particularly with the balloon material in a malleable state. Anomalies on tapered parts of the mold may include ribs or spiral ribs to assist in the creasing process. | 07-31-2014 |
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20100033062 | LOW FREQUENCY QUARTZ BASED MEMS RESONATORS AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A method for fabricating a low frequency quartz resonator includes metalizing a top-side of a quartz wafer with a metal etch stop, depositing a first metal layer over the metal etch stop, patterning the first metal layer to form a top electrode, bonding the quartz wafer to a silicon handle, thinning the quartz wafer to a desired thickness, depositing on a bottom-side of the quartz wafer a hard etch mask, etching the quartz wafer to form a quartz area for the resonator and to form a via through the quartz wafer, removing the hard etch mask without removing the metal etch stop, forming on the bottom side of the quartz wafer a bottom electrode for the low frequency quartz resonator, depositing metal for a substrate bond pad onto a host substrate wafer, bonding the quartz resonator to the substrate bond pad, and removing the silicon handle. | 02-11-2010 |
20130326863 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A LOAD CELL ASSEMBLY AND METHODS OF FOLDING A CIRCUIT DEVICE - A method of manufacturing a load cell assembly and methods of folding a circuit device are disclosed. A flexible circuit body including a strip having at least one hinge is provided, with the strip being in a first position or an unfolded position. A plurality of strain gauges are attached to the strip, with the hinge disposed between the strain gauges. A jig is provided and the strip of the flexible circuit body is folded along the hinge utilizing the jig to define a second position or folded position of the strip. | 12-12-2013 |
20140211298 | TUNABLE OPTICAL METAMATERIAL - A tunable metamaterial has a two dimensional array of resonant annular ring elements; and a plurality of voltage controllable electrical tuning elements disposed in or adjacent openings in each of said ring elements, each of said voltage controllable electrical tuning element ohmically contacting portions of only one of said ring elements. The voltage controllable electrical tuning elements may comprise highly doped semiconductor tunnel diodes, or the charge accumulation layer at the semiconductor/insulator interface of a metal-insulator-semiconductor structure, or nanoelectromechanical (NEMs) capacitors. The tunable metamaterial may be used, for example, in an optical beam steering device using the aforementioned tunable optical metamaterial in which a free-space optical beam is coupled into a receiving portion of a plane of the optical metamaterial and is steered out of a transmitter portion of the plane of the optical metamaterial in controllable azimuthal and elevational directions. The tunable metamaterial additionally has other applications. | 07-31-2014 |
20150062691 | TUNABLE OPTICAL METAMATERIAL - A tunable metamaterial has a two dimensional array of resonant annular ring elements; and a plurality of voltage controllable electrical tuning elements disposed in or adjacent openings in each of said ring elements, each of said voltage controllable electrical tuning element ohmically contacting portions of only one of said ring elements. The voltage controllable electrical tuning elements may comprise highly doped semiconductor tunnel diodes, or the charge accumulation layer at the semiconductor/insulator interface of a metal-insulator-semiconductor structure, or nanoelectromechanical (NEMs) capacitors. The tunable metamaterial may be used, for example, in an optical beam steering device using the aforementioned tunable optical metamaterial in which a free-space optical beam is coupled into a receiving portion of a plane of the optical metamaterial and is steered out of a transmitter portion of the plane of the optical metamaterial in controllable azimuthal and elevational directions. The tunable metamaterial additionally has other applications. | 03-05-2015 |
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20100143945 | DNA-DAMAGE-INDUCED PROTEOLYSIS - The present application provides methods for identifying compounds for inhibiting DNA damage-induced Htt proteolysis, and methods and compositions for protecting cells from DNA damage-induced cleavage of Htt. | 06-10-2010 |
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20100135885 | System and Method for Removing Organic Compounds from Exhaust Gases - A system removes ethanol and other organic carbons from fermentation exhaust gases. Structurally, the system includes a first scrubber with top and bottom ends. Further, the system includes a second scrubber with a top end and with a bottom end in fluid communication with the first scrubber's top end. During operation, exhaust gases are introduced into the bottom end of the first scrubber. Further, a light alcohol solvent is flowed down from the top end to the bottom end of the first scrubber. As the solvent contacts the exhaust gases, it absorbs the other organic carbons. Thereafter, the exhaust gases enter the second scrubber's bottom end. At the second scrubber's top end, water is introduced and falls into contact with the exhaust gases, absorbing the ethanol. In this manner, ethanol and other organic carbons are removed from the exhaust gases solely through absorption by solvents. | 06-03-2010 |
20100224070 | Shipboard Vessel Having a Vertically Aligned Scrubber and Process Component - The vessel apparatus processes exhaust gases and effluent seawater on a ship. Structurally, the vessel apparatus includes a vertically oriented vessel. Further, a scrubber is positioned within the vessel to remove pollutants from the exhaust gases with seawater. Also, an effluent seawater processing component is positioned in the vessel above the scrubber. Between the processing component and the scrubber is a liquid barrier that prevents effluent seawater from entering the top of the scrubber while allowing exhaust gases to pass from the scrubber to the top of the vessel. For operation of the apparatus, effluent seawater resulting from the scrubbing process is recirculated from below the scrubber to a location in the vessel above the processing component. As a result, the effluent seawater may be processed above the scrubber. | 09-09-2010 |
20130228074 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR INHIBITING BACKFLOW OF LIQUID INTO ENGINE DUCTS ON A SHIP - Methods and apparatuses for inhibiting backflow of liquid into an engine duct on a ship are provided. In an embodiment, a gas processing apparatus includes an engine producing exhaust gases. The apparatus also includes a processing vessel having a bottom end. The processing vessel is formed with an inlet, a riser having a riser opening, and a liquid outlet positioned between the bottom end and the riser opening. Further, a duct connects the engine to the processing vessel to flow the exhaust gases into the processing vessel. A secondary basin is positioned below the bottom end of the processing vessel. Also, a pipe connects the liquid outlet of the processing vessel to the secondary basin and is configured to flow liquid from the bottom end of the processing vessel into the secondary basin under force of gravity to prevent liquid from entering the riser opening. | 09-05-2013 |
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20120310922 | Suggesting Search Results to Users Before Receiving Any Search Query From the Users - In one embodiment, in response to a user accessing a search tool and before the user submitting any search query or portion thereof to the search tool, compiling a first set of search results based on information known about the user and presenting the first set of search results to the user. | 12-06-2012 |
20120310927 | Context-Based Selection of Calls-To-Action Associated With Search Results - In one embodiment, access a search query provided by a user of a social-networking system; identify a set of search results in response to the search query; associate one or more call-to-action elements with one or more search results in the set of search results based on one or more factors associated with the social-networking system; and present the set of search results, including the one or more call-to-action elements, to the user. | 12-06-2012 |
20120310929 | Context-Based Ranking of Search Results - In one embodiment, a computing device may access a search query provided by a user; identify a set of search results in response to the search query, wherein one or more search results in the set are associated with a feature of a social-networking system; rank the set of search results based on one or more factors; boost one or more ranks of the one or more search results associated with the feature to bring the feature to the user's attention; and present the set of search results to the user in order of its ranking | 12-06-2012 |
20150058332 | Context-Based Ranking of Search Results - In one embodiment, a computing device may access a search query provided by a user; identify a set of search results in response to the search query, wherein one or more search results in the set are associated with a feature of a social-networking system; rank the set of search results based on one or more factors; boost one or more ranks of the one or more search results associated with the feature to bring the feature to the user's attention; and present the set of search results to the user in order of its ranking. | 02-26-2015 |
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20100094113 | HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING DURING AUTOMATED MEASUREMENT OF BLOOD CONSTITUENTS - The present invention provides methods and apparatuses that can provide measurement of analytes such as glucose with a variety of sensors in connection with hemodynamic monitoring. Some embodiments of the present invention enable the use of a single arterial access site for automated blood glucose measurement as well as hemodynamic monitoring. Some embodiments of the present invention can reduce or eliminate nuisance hemodynamic alarms. Some embodiments of the present invention can provide hemodynamic monitoring during an automated analyte measurement process. An example apparatus according to the present invention comprises a blood access system, adapted to remove blood from a body and infuse at least a portion of the blood back into the body. Such an apparatus also comprises an analyte sensor, mounted with or integrated into the blood access system such that the analyte sensor measures the analyte in the blood that has been removed from the body by the blood access system. | 04-15-2010 |
20100168535 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES RELATED TO BLOOD ANALYTE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a blood analyte measurement system for the procurement of blood samples for measurement of blood properties such as analyte concentration or analyte presence. A blood access system can be coupled with a measurement system such as an electrochemical sensor, and can also be used with other measurement modalities. Embodiments of the present invention can facilitate accurate measurement of blood glucose by the clinician in a sterile manner. Embodiments of the present invention can also enable the calibration of the sensor at one or more calibration points. One desired analyte of measurement is glucose for the effective implementation of glycemic control protocols. Embodiments of the present invention can also be used for the measurement of other analytes such as arterial blood gases, lactate, hemoglobin, potassium and urea. Additionally, embodiments of the present invention can function effectively on a variety of blood access points and specifically enables glucose monitoring in an existing arterial line that is already in place for hemodynamic monitoring. The present invention does not consume a significant amount of blood. Some embodiments of the present invention can re-infuse the blood into the patient, which can facilitate operation of the system in a sterile manner. | 07-01-2010 |
20110118777 | METALLIC COILS ENLACED WITH FIBERS FOR EMBOLIZATION OF A BODY CAVITY - The invention provides for vaso-occlusive coils comprising fibers. | 05-19-2011 |
20120065482 | DETERMINATION OF BLOOD PUMP SYSTEM PERFORMANCE AND SAMPLE DILUTION USING A PROPERTY OF FLUID BEING TRANSPORTED - The present invention provides methods and apparatuses related to measurement of analytes, including measurements of analytes in samples withdrawn from a patient. | 03-15-2012 |
20140142611 | DELIVERY AND DETACHMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VASCULAR IMPLANTS - A system for delivering an implant device to a vascular site in a patient a delivery pusher apparatus, an implant device detachably connected to the delivery pusher apparatus by a tether having a distal end connected to a proximal end of the implant device, wherein the tether is substantially non-tensioned when connecting the implant device to the delivery pusher, and an electrical heating element configured coaxially around at least a portion of the tether, wherein heat generated by the heating element severs the tether at a point near the proximal end of the implant device. | 05-22-2014 |
20140330299 | EMBOLIC OCCLUSION DEVICE AND METHOD - An occlusion device including a tubular braided member having a first end and a second end and extending along a longitudinal axis, the tubular braided member having a repeating pattern of larger diameter portions and smaller diameter portions arrayed along the longitudinal axis, and at least one metallic coil member extending coaxially along at least a portion of the braided member, the at least one metallic coil member having an outer diameter and an inner diameter, wherein the smaller diameter portions of the tubular braided member have an outer diameter and an inner diameter, and wherein at least one of the outer diameter and inner diameter of the tubular braided member is configured to closely match a directly opposing diameter of the metallic coil member. | 11-06-2014 |
20140358178 | FILAMENTARY DEVICES FOR TREATMENT OF VASCULAR DEFECTS - Devices and methods for treatment of a patient's vasculature with some embodiments configured for delivery with a microcatheter for treatment of the cerebral vasculature of a patient. Embodiments may include a self-expanding resilient permeable shell having a radially constrained elongated state configured for delivery within a catheter lumen, an expanded state with a globular and longitudinally shortened configuration relative to the radially constrained state, and a plurality of elongate filaments which are woven together, which define a cavity of the permeable shell Some embodiments may include at least about 40% composite filaments having a high strength material and a highly radiopaque material. In some embodiments, the total cross sectional area of the highly radiopaque material is between about 11% and about 30% of the total cross sectional area of the plurality of elongate elements. | 12-04-2014 |
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20080228215 | IMPLANT INCLUDING A COIL AND A STRETCH-RESISTANT MEMBER - This invention is directed to implantable coils and, more particularly, to a coil implant having a stretch-resistant member internal to the coil. The implant of the invention is able to freely articulate and torque prior to delivery. Once delivered, the implant is no longer stretch resistant and is therefore able to substantially conform to the vascular site. | 09-18-2008 |
20080228216 | IMPLANT, A MANDREL, AND A METHOD OF FORMING AN IMPLANT - This invention is directed to an implant having a coil for embolizing a vascular site, such as aneurysm. The coil has a specific three-dimensional shape that is achieved by winding the coil around a mandrel in a specific pattern and then heat setting the coil and the mandrel, another aspect of the invention. The three-dimensional shape resembles unclosed mobius loops. Also provided are methods of making the coil and methods of embolizing vascular site. | 09-18-2008 |
20100030200 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MECHANICALLY POSITIONING INTRAVASCULAR IMPLANTS - An intravascular implant delivery system carries an implant by retaining an engagement member engaging the implant in a position proximal of an aperture at a distal end of the delivery system. The engagement member is retained proximal to the aperture by a cord that obstructs the movement of the engagement member through the aperture. The engagement member is free to rotate and move within an area defined by the delivery system, allowing the implant to react to forces imparted to the implant by the movement of the delivery system and implant through a delivery catheter. Once the implant is in a desired implant position, the cord is moved away from an aperture and the engagement member is allowed to move away from the delivery system. | 02-04-2010 |
20110313447 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MECHANICALLY POSITIONING INTRAVASCULAR IMPLANTS - An intravascular implant delivery system carries an implant by retaining an engagement member engaging the implant in a position proximal of an aperture at a distal end of the delivery system. The engagement member is retained proximal to the aperture by a cord that obstructs the movement of the engagement member through the aperture. The engagement member is free to rotate and move within an area defined by the delivery system, allowing the implant to react to forces imparted to the implant by the movement of the delivery system and implant through a delivery catheter. Once the implant is in a desired implant position, the cord is moved away from an aperture and the engagement member is allowed to move away from the delivery system. | 12-22-2011 |
20120065720 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MECHANICALLY POSITIONING INTRAVASCULAR IMPLANTS - An intravascular implant delivery system carries an implant by retaining an engagement member engaging the implant in a position proximal of an aperture at a distal end of the delivery system. The engagement member is retained proximal to the aperture by a cord that obstructs the movement of the engagement member through the aperture. The engagement member is free to rotate and move within an area defined by the delivery system, allowing the implant to react to forces imparted to the implant by the movement of the delivery system and implant through a delivery catheter. Once the implant is in a desired implant position, the cord is moved away from an aperture and the engagement member is allowed to move away from the delivery system. | 03-15-2012 |
20120226305 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MECHANICALLY POSITIONING INTRAVASCULAR IMPLANTS - An intravascular implant delivery system carries an implant by retaining an engagement member engaging the implant in a position proximal of an aperture at a distal end of the delivery system. The engagement member is retained proximal to the aperture by a cord that obstructs the movement of the engagement member through the aperture. The engagement member is free to rotate and move within an area defined by the delivery system, allowing the implant to react to forces imparted to the implant by the movement of the delivery system and implant through a delivery catheter. Once the implant is in a desired implant position, the cord is moved away from an aperture and the engagement member is allowed to move away from the delivery system. | 09-06-2012 |
20130331883 | IMPLANT INCLUDING A COIL AND A STRETCH-RESISTANT MEMBER - This invention is directed to implantable coils and, more particularly, to a coil implant having a stretch-resistant member internal to the coil. The implant of the invention is able to freely articulate and torque prior to delivery. Once delivered, the implant is no longer stretch resistant and is therefore able to substantially conform to the vascular site. | 12-12-2013 |