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| 20100149625 | Method of Fabricating an Integrated Device - A method of fabricating an integrated device including a MicroElectroMechanical system (MEMS) and an associated microcircuit is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises: forming a high temperature capable contact through a dielectric layer to an underlying element of a microcircuit formed adjacent to a MicroElectroMechanical System (MEMS) structure on a substrate; and depositing a layer of conducting material over the dielectric layer, and patterning the layer of conducting material to form a local interconnect (LI) for the microcircuit overlying and electrically coupled to the contact and a bottom electrode for the adjacent MEMS structure. Other embodiments are also provided. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20120307215 | Flow Through MEMS Package - A flow through Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) package and methods of operating a MEMS packaged using the same are provided. Generally, the package includes a cavity in which the MEMS is enclosed, an inlet through which a fluid is introduced to the cavity during operation of the MEMS and an outlet through which the fluid is removed during operation of the MEMS. In certain embodiments, the fluid includes an gas, such as nitrogen, and the inlet and outlet are adapted to provide a flow of gas of from 0.01 Standard Cubic Centimeters per Minute (sccm) to 10000 sccm during operation of the MEMS. The package and method are particularly useful in packaging spatial light modulators including a reflective surface and adapted to reflect and modulate a light beam incident thereon. Other embodiments are also provided. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130034958 | Method of Fabricating an Integrated Device - A method of fabricating an integrated device including a MicroElectroMechanical system (MEMS) and an associated microcircuit is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises: forming a high temperature contact through a dielectric layer to an underlying element of a microcircuit formed adjacent to a MicroElectroMechanical System (MEMS) structure on a substrate; and depositing a layer of conducting material over the dielectric layer, and patterning the layer of conducting material to form a local interconnect (LI) for the microcircuit overlying and electrically coupled to the contact and a bottom electrode for the adjacent MEMS structure. Other embodiments are also provided. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20140300880 | Flow Through MEMS Package - A flow through Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) package and methods of operating a MEMS packaged using the same are provided. Generally, the package includes a cavity in which the MEMS is enclosed, an inlet through which a fluid is introduced to the cavity during operation of the MEMS and an outlet through which the fluid is removed during operation of the MEMS, wherein the package includes features that promote laminar flow of the fluid across the MEMS. The package and method are particularly useful in packaging spatial light modulators including a reflective surface and adapted to reflect and modulate a light beam incident thereon. Other embodiments are also provided. | 10-09-2014 |
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| 20140164120 | COUPON DISPLAY SYSTEM - According to various exemplary embodiments, a redemption location associated with each of one or more coupons is determined, and a current location of a mobile device of a user is determined. Thereafter, for each of the coupons, a distance between the redemption location of the respective coupon and the current location of the mobile device of the user is calculated. The coupons are then displayed, via a user interface in the mobile device, in a visual arrangement that illustrates the proximity of the user to the redemption locations associated with each of the coupons. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140164121 | COUPON DISPLAY SYSTEM - According to various exemplary embodiments, an electronic message including a coupon is detected in an electronic message inbox associated with a user. A redemption location associated with the coupon is determined. Thereafter, a notification is displayed via a user interface in a mobile device associated with the user, when the mobile device is located within a predetermined distance of the redemption location. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20150082183 | LOCATION-BASED AND ALTER-EGO QUERIES - A user at a geographical location may submit a search query and receive results responsive to the search query. The search results provided to the user may be based on the user's geographical location. The search results may also be based on one or more attributes of the user or an alter ego. The alter ego may be an individual user or another type of entity, such as a group or a business. A user at a geographical location submitting an alter-ego search query may see the results that would be presented to the alter ego if the alter ego were at the geographical location. Each user's interests may be selected through an interest-selection interface, automatically generated as the user interacts with search results, dynamically generated as a user follows or likes search results, or otherwise determined. | 03-19-2015 |
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| 20090198607 | ONLINE MAP ADVERTISING - Systems and methods for selecting advertisements for presentation in a map space are disclosed. Map requests are received, map spaces identified, advertisement bids are received for advertisement space within the map spaces, and advertisements are selected for presentation in the map space based on the advertisement bids. The advertisement bids can be selected through an auction. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20120239509 | ONLINE MAP ADVERTISING - Systems and methods for selecting advertisements for presentation in a map space are disclosed. Map requests are received, map spaces identified, advertisement bids are received for advertisement space within the map spaces, and advertisements are selected for presentation in the map space based on the advertisement bids. The advertisement bids can be selected through an auction. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20130132208 | ONLINE MAP ADVERTISING - Systems and methods for selecting advertisements for presentation in a map space are disclosed. Map requests are received, map spaces identified, advertisement bids are received for advertisement space within the map spaces, and advertisements are selected for presentation in the map space based on the advertisement bids. The advertisement bids can be selected through an auction. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20140188635 | ONLINE MAP ADVERTISING - Systems and methods for selecting advertisements for presentation in a map space are disclosed. Map requests are received, map spaces identified, advertisement bids are received for advertisement space within the map spaces, and advertisements are selected for presentation in the map space based on the advertisement bids. The advertisement bids can be selected through an auction. | 07-03-2014 |
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| 20110060813 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMISSION OF DATA - A system and method for data communication connecting on-line networks with on-line and off-line computers. The present system provides for broadcast of up to the minute notification centric information thereby providing an instant call to action for users who are provided with the ability to instantaneously retrieve further detailed information. The notification centric portions of information is wirelessly broadcast to wireless receiving devices which are attached to computing devices. Upon receipt of the information at the personal computer, the user is notified through different multimedia alerts that there is an incoming message. Wirelessly broadcasted URL's, associated with the data, are embedded in data packets and provide an automated wired or wireless connection back to the information source for obtaining detailed data. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110125862 | System and Method for Transmission of Data - A system and method for data communication connecting on-line networks with on-line and off-line computers. The present system provides for broadcast of up to the minute notification centric information thereby providing an instant call to action for users who are provided with the ability to instantaneously retrieve further detailed information. The notification centric portions of information is wirelessly broadcast to wireless receiving devices which are attached to computing devices. Upon receipt of the information at the personal computer, the user is notified through different multimedia alerts that there is an incoming message. Wirelessly broadcasted URL's, associated with the data, are embedded in data packets and provide an automated wired or wireless connection back to the information source for obtaining detailed data. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110138021 | System and Method for Transmission of Data - A system and method for data communication connecting on-line networks with on-line and off-line computers. The present system provides for broadcast of up to the minute notification centric information thereby providing an instant call to action for users who are provided with the ability to instantaneously retrieve further detailed information. The notification centric portions of information is wirelessly broadcast to wireless receiving devices which are attached to computing devices. Upon receipt of the information at the personal computer, the user is notified through different multimedia alerts that there is an incoming message. Wirelessly broadcasted URL's, associated with the data, are embedded in data packets and provide an automated wired or wireless connection back to the information source for obtaining detailed data. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20130282872 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMISSION OF DATA - A system and method for data communication connecting on-line networks with on-line and off-line computers. The present system provides for broadcast of up to the minute notification centric information thereby providing an instant call to action for users who are provided with the ability to instantaneously retrieve further detailed information. The notification centric portions of information is wirelessly broadcast to wireless receiving devices which are attached to computing devices. Upon receipt of the information at the personal computer, the user is notified through different multimedia alerts that there is an incoming message. Wirelessly broadcasted URL's, associated with the data, are embedded in data packets and provide an automated wired or wireless connection back to the information source for obtaining detailed data. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130282873 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMISSION OF DATA - A system and method for data communication connecting on-line networks with on-line and off-line computers. The present system provides for broadcast of up to the minute notification centric information thereby providing an instant call to action for users who are provided with the ability to instantaneously retrieve further detailed information. The notification centric portions of information is wirelessly broadcast to wireless receiving devices which are attached to computing devices. Upon receipt of the information at the personal computer, the user is notified through different multimedia alerts that there is an incoming message. Wirelessly broadcasted URL's, associated with the data, are embedded in data packets and provide an automated wired or wireless connection back to the information source for obtaining detailed data. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20140156775 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMISSION OF DATA - A system and method for data communication connecting on-line networks with on-line and off-line computers. The present system provides for broadcast of up to the minute notification centric information thereby providing an instant call to action for users who are provided with the ability to instantaneously retrieve further detailed information. The notification centric portions of information is wirelessly broadcast to wireless receiving devices which are attached to computing devices. Upon receipt of the information at the personal computer, the user is notified through different multimedia alerts that there is an incoming message. Wirelessly broadcasted URL's, associated with the data, are embedded in data packets and provide an automated wired or wireless connection back to the information source for obtaining detailed data. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140337447 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMISSION OF DATA - A system and method for data communication connecting on-line networks with on-line and off-line computers. The present system provides for broadcast of up to the minute notification centric information thereby providing an instant call to action for users who are provided with the ability to instantaneously retrieve further detailed information. The notification centric portions of information is wirelessly broadcast to wireless receiving devices which are attached to computing devices. Upon receipt of the information at the personal computer, the user is notified through different multimedia alerts that there is an incoming message. Wirelessly broadcasted URL's, associated with the data, are embedded in data packets and provide an automated wired or wireless connection back to the information source for obtaining detailed data. | 11-13-2014 |
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| 20090040790 | SIDE CURED LIGHT-TRANSMISSIVE DISPLAY SYSTEM - An invisible, light-transmissive display system with a light resistant material is provided. The light resistant material has a first side and a second side. Substantially invisible holes penetrate between the first surface and the second surface in a predetermined light-transmissive display pattern. The second surface is exposed to a side curing light that is substantially parallel to the second surface at the invisible holes thereadjacent. A light-conducting curable filler is applied into the invisible holes from the first surface. Surfaces of the light-conducting curable filler are cured in the invisible holes at the second surface with the side curing light. The remaining curable filler in the invisible holes is cured. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20110250388 | SIDE CURED LIGHT-TRANSMISSIVE DISPLAY SYSTEM - An invisible, light-transmissive display system with a light resistant material is provided. The light resistant material has a first side and a second side. Substantially invisible holes penetrate between the first surface and the second surface in a predetermined light-transmissive display pattern. The second surface is exposed to a side curing light that is substantially parallel to the second surface at the invisible holes thereadjacent. A light-conducting curable filler is applied into the invisible holes from the first surface. Surfaces of the light-conducting curable filler are cured in the invisible holes at the second surface with the side curing light. The remaining curable filler in the invisible holes is cured. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20120032888 | Method and Apparatus for Enhancing Keycap Legend Visibility in Low Light Conditions - Techniques and apparatus to provide improved visibility to user input devices, such as keys, are disclosed. In low light conditions, keys can be difficult to distinguish. For example, often keys have legends on them to visually distinguish them from one another, but in low light conditions it can be difficult for users to visually distinguish the different keys. The legends can be textual and/or graphic. Hence, according to one embodiment, light from a nearby display device can be used to provide illumination to the user input devices (e.g., keys). More particularly, in one embodiment, some light from the nearby display device can be directed towards and reflected from the user input devices (e.g., keys) to enhance visibility of the keys or the legends thereon. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20130100638 | Side Cured Light-Transmissive Display System - An invisible, light-transmissive display system with a light resistant material is provided. The light resistant material has a first side and a second side. Substantially invisible holes penetrate between the first surface and the second surface in a predetermined light-transmissive display pattern. The second surface is exposed to a side curing light that is substantially parallel to the second surface at the invisible holes thereadjacent. A light-conducting curable filler is applied into the invisible holes from the first surface. Surfaces of the light-conducting curable filler are cured in the invisible holes at the second surface with the side curing light. The remaining curable filler in the invisible holes is cured. | 04-25-2013 |
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| 20090105124 | HETEROCYCLIC MODULATORS OF TGR5 - Disclosed herein are new heterocyclic compounds and compositions and their application as pharmaceuticals for the treatment of disease. Methods of modulation of TGR5 activity in a human or animal subject are also provided for the treatment diseases mediated by TGR5. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20110230526 | Thiazolyl Mglur5 Antagonists and Methods for Their Use - The identification of a unique series of compounds which possesses special advantages in terms of drug-like properties due to their possessing advantageous properties in terms of potency and/or pharmacokinetic and/or selectivity and/or in vivo receptor occupancy properties. Specifically, the selection of a 1,3-thiazol-2-yl ring member linked by an ethynylene to the 3 position of a pyridyl ring or the 5 position of a pyrimidinyl ring, wherein the ring is substituted with selected substituents, results in a compound having superior drug-like properties. The invention includes pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms of these heterocyclic compounds, in particular chloride salts and trifluoroacetate salts. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20120289696 | THIAZOLYL MGLUR5 ANTAGONISTS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - The identification of a unique series of compounds which possesses special advantages in terms of drug-like properties due to their possessing advantageous properties in terms of potency and/or pharmacokinetic and/or selectivity and/or in vivo receptor occupancy properties. Specifically, the selection of a 1,3-thiazol-2-yl ring member linked by an ethynylene to the 3 position of a pyridyl ring or the 5 position of a pyrimidinyl ring, wherein the ring is substituted with selected substituents, results in a compound having superior drug-like properties. The invention includes pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms of these heterocyclic compounds, in particular chloride salts and trifluoroacetate salts. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20130017249 | COMPOUNDS FOR TARGETING DRUG DELIVERY AND ENHANCING siRNA ACTIVITY - Here described are compounds consisting of the structure | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130022665 | CATIONIC LIPIDS FOR THERAPEUTIC AGENT DELIVERY FORMULATIONS - Here described are compounds of formula I: | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130071467 | RETINOID-LIPOSOMES FOR TREATING FIBROSIS - What is described are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a double-stranded nucleic acid molecule comprising a sense strand and an antisense strand wherein the sense and antisense strands are selected from the oligonucleotides described as SERPINH1_2 (SEQ ID NOS: 60 and 127), SERPINH1_45a (SEQ ID NOS: 98 and 165), and SERPINH1_51 (SEQ ID NOS: 101 and 168), and drug carrier comprising a mixture of a retinoid and a lipid vesicle, and methods of using these pharmaceutical compositions to treat a disease associated with hsp47 expression, including fibrosis. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130071478 | RETINOID-LIPOSOMES FOR ENHANCING MODULATION OF HSP47 EXPRESSION - What is described are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a double-stranded nucleic acid molecule comprising a sense strand and an antisense strand wherein the sense and antisense strands are selected from the oligonucleotides described as SERPINH | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130171127 | COMPOSITION FOR REGENERATING NORMAL TISSUE FROM FIBROTIC TISSUE - The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition and a method for regenerating normal tissue from fibrotic tissue, the pharmaceutical composition and the method employing a collagen-reducing substance. In accordance with the present invention, normal tissue can be therapeutically regenerated from fibrotic tissue. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130171240 | DRUG CARRIER AND DRUG CARRIER KIT FOR INHIBITING FIBROSIS - Disclosed is a stellate cell-specific drug carrier comprising a stellate cell-specific amount of a retinoid derivative and/or a vitamin A analogue, and a drug carrier component other than the retinoid derivative and/or a vitamin A analogue. Also disclosed in a medicine comprising the stellate cell-specific drug carrier, and a drug in an amount effective for controlling the activity or growth of stellate cells. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130210744 | TARGETING AGENT FOR CANCER CELL OR CANCER-ASSOCIATED FIBROBLAST - Disclosed are a novel therapeutic agent and a novel treatment method for cancer. Specifically disclosed are: a targeting agent for a cell selected from the group consisting of a cancer cell and a cancer-associated fibroblast, which comprises a retinoid and/or derivative thereof; a substance delivery carrier for the cell, which comprises the targeting agent; an anti-cancer composition utilizing the targeting agent or the carrier; an anticancer-associated fibroblast composition; and a method for treatment of cancer. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130330401 | LIPIDS FOR THERAPEUTIC AGENT DELIVERY FORMULATIONS - The description is directed to ionizable lipids useful for enhancing the delivery of therapeutic agents in liposomes. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140294934 | CATIONIC LIPIDS FOR THERAPEUTIC AGENT DELIVERY FORMULATIONS - Here described are compounds of formula I: | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140356413 | RETINOID-LIPOSOMES FOR TREATING FIBROSIS - What is described are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a double-stranded nucleic acid molecule comprising a sense strand and an antisense strand wherein the sense and antisense strands are selected from the oligonucleotides described as SERPINH1_2 (SEQ ID NOS: 60 and 127), SERPINH1_45a (SEQ ID NOS: 98 and 165), and SERPINH1_51 (SEQ ID NOS: 101 and 168), and drug carrier comprising a mixture of a retinoid and a lipid vesicle, and methods of using these pharmaceutical compositions to treat a disease associated with hsp47 espresssion, including fibrosis. | 12-04-2014 |
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| 20100330868 | TOY HAVING WATER SPRAY - A toy vehicle playset is disclosed herein the playset having: a vessel configured to define a receiving area; an object being located proximate to the vessel, the object having a pair of body portions configured for movement between a first position wherein the pair of body portions are next to each other and a second position wherein the pair of body portions are moved away from each other; first and second track segments disposed proximate to the vessel such that a gap is formed between the first and second track segments and across the vessel; a trigger disposed on the second track segment; a toy vehicle having a thermochromic paint thereon that is configured to travel along the first and second track segments, wherein the thermochromic paint on the toy vehicle changes from a first color to a second color in response to a temperature change of the thermochromic paint; wherein the pair of body portions are moved from the first position to the second position when the toy vehicle travels along the second track segment and actuates the trigger; and wherein the object has at least one spray nozzle fluidly coupled to a tank of fluid wherein a user operated pump sprays fluid from the tank towards the receiving area, the fluid being capable of changing the temperature of the thermochromic paint. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110217901 | Pop-up Play Set - A play set having a main panel section and a pair of side panel sections, each of which is pivotably connected to tile side lateral edges of the main panel section. When the play set is in a first orientation, the main panel section and the pair of side panel sections are oriented generally co-planar to each other such that the upper main surface and upper side surfaces define a play surface having a perimeter, and when the play set is in a second orientation, the side panel sections are adjacent each other and in a plane parallel to the main panel section to define a play set case. When in the first orientation, one of the panel sections includes an elongated member extendable therefrom in a telescoping manner to define an additional play surface outside the perimeter of the main panel sections and side panel sections. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20120061484 | TOY TRACK SET - A toy track set includes a vehicle path defined by a track and a gap disposed between a first gap end and a second gap end. The toy track also includes a carriage assembly configured to carry a toy vehicle across the gap such that the toy vehicle travels from the first gap end to the second gap end on the carriage assembly, the carriage assembly being moved from the first gap end to the second gap end by an assembly having an arm rotatable about an axis of rotation and that rotates through an angle equal to or greater than 360 degrees as it carries the toy vehicle from the first gap end to the second gap end. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120129424 | POP-UP PLAY SET - A play set, the play set having: a first surface having a central panel section and a pair of side panel sections, each of which is pivotally connected to the central panel section, the pair of side panel sections each being releasably attachable to each other via a latch member that is pivotally secured to one of the pair of side panel sections; and an elevated platform rotatably mounted to the first surface, the elevated platform having a central panel section and a pair of side panel sections, each of which is pivotally connected to the central panel section, wherein the elevated platform is enclosed within the pair of side panel sections of the first surface when the pair of side panel sections are attached to each other via the latch member. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120220183 | TOY VEHICLE PLAYSET - A toy vehicle playset having a toy vehicle and a vessel holding a body of water is provided. The toy vehicle traverses a gap above the vessel when a toy creature is in a first position and the toy vehicle is launched from one of first and second track segments into a gap. The toy vehicle is captured by the toy creature and subsequently lowered into the vessel and the body of water when the toy creature is in a second position and the toy vehicle is launched from one of the first and second track segments into the gap. A thermochromic paint on the toy vehicle changes from a first color to a second color when it is lowered into the body of water by the toy creature. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20140057524 | TOY WITH IDENTIFICATION CAPABILITY - A toy vehicle set is disclosed herein. A toy vehicle set includes a toy vehicle having at least one reflective surface. A toy track is provided having a toy vehicle guiding pathway. A toy vehicle identification system is coupled to at least a portion of the toy track. The identification system includes a light source arranged to direct an emitted light towards the at least one reflective surface. A plurality of light sensors, each arranged to receive the emitted light that is reflected from the at least one reflective surface. A controller is electrically coupled to the plurality of light sensors, the controller having a processor responsive to executable computer instructions for identifying the toy vehicle in response to a first signal received from the plurality of light sensors. | 02-27-2014 |
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| 20090231671 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTICAL MEMS WITH FLEXIBLE LANDING STRUCTURES - An optical deflection device for a display application includes a semiconductor substrate comprising an upper surface region defining an upper surface plane. The optical deflection device also includes one or more electrode devices provided overlying the upper surface region and a hinge device including a silicon material and coupled to the upper surface region at a predetermined height above the upper surface plane. The optical deflection device further comprises a plurality of landing pads including a silicon material and coupled to the upper surface region at the predetermined height from the upper surface plane and a mirror structure. The mirror structure includes a post portion coupled to the hinge device and a mirror plate portion coupled to the post portion. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090233244 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OVERLAY CORRECTION DURING PHOTOLITHOGRAPHY - A method of performing overlay error correction includes forming a photoresist layer over a substrate and exposing a first set of apertures to incident radiation. The method also includes determining an overlay error associated with the first set of apertures and determining an overlay correction as a function of the determined overlay error. The method further includes exposing a data area and a second set of apertures. The data area and the second set of apertures are exposed based, in part, on the determined overlay correction. Moreover, the method includes verifying the determined overlay correction. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20100109102 | Method and structure for forming a gyroscope and accelerometer - A method for fabricating a micro electromechanical device includes providing a first substrate including control circuitry. The first substrate has a top surface and a bottom surface. The method also includes forming an insulating layer on the top surface of the first substrate, removing a first portion of the insulating layer so as to form a plurality of standoff structures, and bonding a second substrate to the first substrate. The method further includes thinning the second substrate to a predetermined thickness and forming a plurality of trenches in the second substrate. Each of the plurality of trenches extends to the top surface of the first substrate. Moreover, the method includes filling at least a portion of each of the plurality of trenches with a conductive material, forming the micro electromechanical device in the second substrate, and bonding a third substrate to the second substrate. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20110059565 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEMS OSCILLATOR - A resonator includes a CMOS substrate having a first electrode and a second electrode. The CMOS substrate is configured to provide one or more control signals to the first electrode. The resonator also includes a resonator structure including a silicon material layer. The resonator structure is coupled to the CMOS substrate and configured to resonate in response to the one or more control signals. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20120034724 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEMS OSCILLATOR - A resonator includes a CMOS substrate having a first electrode and a second electrode. The CMOS substrate is configured to provide one or more control signals to the first electrode. The resonator also includes a resonator structure including a silicon material layer. The resonator structure is coupled to the CMOS substrate and configured to resonate in response to the one or more control signals. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120170102 | Spatial Light Modulators and Fabrication Techniques - We describe a phase modulating spatial light modulator (SLM). The SLM comprises a substrate bearing multiple SLM pixels, each of the SLM pixels comprising a MEMS (micro electromechanical system) optical phase modulating structure. The MEMS optical phase modulating structure comprises: a pixel electrode; a spring support structure around a perimeter of the pixel electrode; and a mirror spring supported by the spring support structure. The mirror spring comprises a mirror support and a plurality of mirror spring arms each extending between the mirror support and the spring support structure, and a mirror mounted on the mirror support. Each mirror spring arm has a spiral or serpentine shape. A voltage applied to the pixel electrode flexes the mirror spring and causes the mirror to translate perpendicularly to the substrate substantially without tilting. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120205617 | NON-POLAR SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT EMISSION DEVICES - A light emitting device includes a silicon substrate having a (100) upper surface. The (100) upper surface has a recess, the recess being defined in part by (111) surfaces of the silicon substrate. The light emitting device includes a GaN crystal structure over one of the (111) surfaces which has a non-polar plane and a first surface along the non-polar plane. Light emission layers over the first surface have at least one quantum well comprising GaN. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120228727 | METHOD AND STRUCTURE FOR FORMING A GYROSCOPE AND ACCELEROMETER - A method for fabricating a micro electromechanical device includes providing a first substrate including control circuitry. The first substrate has a top surface and a bottom surface. The method also includes forming an insulating layer on the top surface of the first substrate, removing a first portion of the insulating layer so as to form a plurality of standoff structures, and bonding a second substrate to the first substrate. The method further includes thinning the second substrate to a predetermined thickness and forming a plurality of trenches in the second substrate. Each of the plurality of trenches extends to the top surface of the first substrate. Moreover, the method includes filling at least a portion of each of the plurality of trenches with a conductive material, forming the micro electromechanical device in the second substrate, and bonding a third substrate to the second substrate. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20140091420 | METHOD OF MONOLITHICALLY INTEGRATED OPTOELECTRICS - A monolithically integrated sensor is disclosed in the form of light detector(s), visible light emitter(s) and associated control circuit(s) monolithically integrated on a single silicon microchip. The detector structures consist of p-i-n photodiode structures, both diffused into and deposited on the surface of the silicon substrate. The emitter structures consist of III-V compound semiconductor hetero-epitaxial layers deposited on the surface of the silicon substrate. The control circuits are fabricated using traditional CMOS high volume manufacturing techniques. The sensor assembly is designed to be processed in a traditional CMOS wafer fab. The sensor assembly is further designed to be packaged at the wafer level. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140093993 | DEVICE OF MONOLITHICALLY INTEGRATED OPTOELECTRICS - A method is disclosed for fabricating optoelectronic component structures and traditional circuit elements on a single silicon substrate. Specific examples of optoelectronic components include, but are not limited to: photodiode structures, light emitter structures and waveguide structures. Traditional circuit elements include transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors and associated metalized interconnects. The method of fabrication is compatible with traditional CMOS, Bi-CMOS and Bipolar processing requirements and design rules. The method consists of a set of processing steps to allow hetero-epitaxial deposition of III-V compound semiconductor films on to a suitably prepared silicon surface, a set of processing steps to allow this deposited wafer to continue processing in a traditional CMOS, Bi-CMOS or Bipolar processing line without the risk of contamination, and a set of steps to allow the fabrication of p-n and p-i-n photodiode/detector structures in parallel with the traditional CMOS, Bi-CMOS or Bipolar processing flow that produces the traditional circuit elements and also a set of steps for producing dielectric waveguides and optically black isolation films. The disclosed method also allows for wafer level encapsulation and wafer level packaging of the as-fabricated integrated optoelectronic chip. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20150069322 | SEMIPOLAR EMITTER - A light emitting diode is disclosed in the form of a III-V compound semiconductor hetero-epitaxially grown on the (111) crystallographic surface of a silicon substrate. The light emitter consists of a multiple quantum well hetero-structure that has been realized in one or more crystallographic planes that are members of a set of semi-polar crystallographic planes of the III-V material. | 03-12-2015 |
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| 20080220387 | COMBUSTION APPARATUS TO REDUCE FLUE GAS NOX BY INJECTION OF N-AGENT DROPLETS AND GAS IN OVERFIRE AIR - A combustion apparatus for combusting including: a boiler defining an enclosed flue gas path having a combustion zone and a burnout zone, wherein flue gas is formed in the combustion zone and the combustion flue gas comprising nitrogen oxides; a fuel injector aligned with and introducing fuel into the combustion zone and a combustion air injector aligned with and introducing air into the combustion zone; an overfire air system adjacent the burnout zone comprising an overfire air port adjacent the burnout zone and through which overfire air flows into the burnout zone, and a nitrogen reagent injector having an outlet aligned with the overfire air system and injecting nitrogen reagent gas or small droplets into said overfire air, wherein said small droplets have an average diameter of no greater than 50 microns. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090078175 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING A FUEL FLEXIBLE FURNACE TO REDUCE POLLUTANTS IN EMISSIONS - A fuel flexible furnace, including a main combustion zone, a reburn zone downstream from the main combustion zone, and a delivery system operably coupled to supplies of biomass and coal and configured to deliver the biomass and the coal as ingredients of first and reburn fuels to the main combustion zone and the reburn zone, with each fuel including flexible quantities of the biomass and/or the coal. The flexible quantities are variable with the furnace in an operating condition. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090214988 | COMBUSTION SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR BURNING FOSSIL FUEL WITH REDUCED NITROGEN OXIDE EMISSIONS - Combustion systems having reduced nitrogen oxide emissions and methods of using the same are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a combustion system is provided. The combustion system includes a combustion zone, which includes a burner for converting a fuel, under fuel rich conditions, to a flue gas. An intermediate staged air inlet is downstream from the combustion zone, for supplying intermediate staged air to the flue gas and producing fuel lean conditions. A reburn zone is downstream from the intermediate staged air inlet for receiving the flue gas. A process for using the combustion system and a method of reducing NO | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090214989 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STAGED COMBUSTION OF AIR AND FUEL - A method for operating a fuel-fired furnace including at least one burner is provided. The method includes channeling a first fluid flow to the at least one burner at a first predetermined velocity, and channeling a second fluid flow to the at least one burner at a second predetermined velocity during a first mode of operation of the at least one burner. The second predetermined velocity is different than the first predetermined velocity. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100212556 | SYSTEMS FOR STAGED COMBUSTION OF AIR AND FUEL - A combustion system for combusting air and fuel includes a primary combustion zone configured to produce combustion gases from the air and the fuel and an intermediate air zone downstream from the primary combustion zone. The intermediate air zone is configured to inject an intermediate air stream into the combustion gases. The combustion system further includes a burnout zone downstream from the intermediate air zone, wherein the burnout zone is configured to inject an overfire air stream into the combustion gases, and at least one hybrid-boosted air injector within at least one of the intermediate air zone and the burnout zone. The at least one hybrid-boosted air injector is configured to substantially simultaneously inject a boosted air stream and a windbox air stream into the combustion gases. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110142739 | MULTI-COMPARTMENT OVERFIRE AIR AND N-AGENT INJECTION METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR NITROGEN OXIDE REDUCTION IN FLUE GAS - A method of decreasing a concentration of nitrogen oxides in a combustion gas flowing through a vessel including: generating a flue gas in a combustion zone of the vessel, the flue gas containing nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide; providing overfire air into a burnout zone of the vessel from a first injector of overfire air to oxidize at least some of the carbon monoxide in the flue gas; injecting a selective reducing agent concurrent with overfire air at a level in the burnout zone downstream of the first injector of overfire air and downstream of the oxidization of the carbon monoxide, and reacting the selective reducing agent with the flue gas to reduce the nitrogen oxides. | 06-16-2011 |
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| 20090001277 | GaTe semiconductor for radiation detection - GaTe semiconductor is used as a room-temperature radiation detector. GaTe has useful properties for radiation detectors: ideal bandgap, favorable mobilities, low melting point (no evaporation), non-hygroscopic nature, and availability of high-purity starting materials. The detector can be used, e.g., for detection of illicit nuclear weapons and radiological dispersed devices at ports of entry, in cities, and off shore and for determination of medical isotopes present in a patient. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090294680 | ENERGY RESOLUTION IN SEMICONDUCTOR GAMMA RADIATION DETECTORS USING HETEROJUNCTIONS AND METHODS OF USE AND PREPARATION THEREOF - In one embodiment, a system comprises a semiconductor gamma detector material and a hole blocking layer adjacent the gamma detector material, the hole blocking layer resisting passage of holes therethrough. In another embodiment, a system comprises a semiconductor gamma detector material, and an electron blocking layer adjacent the gamma detector material, the electron blocking layer resisting passage of electrons therethrough, wherein the electron blocking layer comprises undoped HgCdTe. In another embodiment, a method comprises forming a hole blocking layer adjacent a semiconductor gamma detector material, the hole blocking layer resisting passage of holes therethrough. Additional systems and methods are also presented. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100044576 | BARIUM IODIDE AND STRONTIUM IODIDE CRYSTALS AND SCINTILLATORS IMPLEMENTING THE SAME - In one embodiment, a material comprises a crystal comprising strontium iodide providing at least 50,000 photons per MeV. A scintillator radiation detector according to another embodiment includes a scintillator optic comprising europium-doped strontium iodide providing at least 50,000 photons per MeV. A scintillator radiation detector in yet another embodiment includes a scintillator optic comprising SrI | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100252741 | SOLUTION-GROWN CRYSTALS FOR NEUTRON RADIATION DETECTORS, AND METHODS OF SOLUTION GROWTH - A method according to one embodiment includes growing an organic crystal from solution, the organic crystal exhibiting a signal response signature for neutrons from a radioactive source. A system according to one embodiment includes an organic crystal having physical characteristics of formation from solution, the organic crystal exhibiting a signal response signature for neutrons from a radioactive source; and a photodetector for detecting the signal response of the organic crystal. A method according to another embodiment includes growing an organic crystal from solution, the organic crystal being large enough to exhibit a detectable signal response signature for neutrons from a radioactive source. An organic crystal according to another embodiment includes an organic crystal having physical characteristics of formation from solution, the organic crystal exhibiting a signal response signature for neutrons from a radioactive source, wherein the organic crystal has a length of greater than about 1 mm in one dimension. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100294939 | PHASE STABLE RARE EARTH GARNETS - A transparent ceramic according to one embodiment includes a rare earth garnet comprising A | 11-25-2010 |
| 20130026364 | MIXED IONIC-ELECTRONIC CONDUCTOR-BASED RADIATION DETECTORS AND METHODS OF FABRICATION - A method of fabricating a mixed ionic-electronic conductor (e.g. TlBr)-based radiation detector having halide-treated surfaces and associated methods of fabrication, which controls polarization of the mixed ionic-electronic MIEC material to improve stability and operational lifetime. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130075628 | LUTETIUM OXIDE-BASED TRANSPARENT CERAMIC SCINTILLATORS - In one embodiment, a transparent ceramic of sintered nanoparticles includes gadolinium lutetium oxide doped with europium having a chemical composition (Lu | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130181135 | COMPOUNDS FOR NEUTRON RADIATION DETECTORS AND SYSTEMS THEREOF - A material according to one embodiment exhibits an optical response signature for neutrons that is different than an optical response signature for gamma rays, said material exhibiting performance comparable to or superior to stilbene in terms of distinguishing neutrons from gamma rays, wherein the material is not stilbene, the material comprising a molecule selected from a group consisting of: two or more benzene rings, one or more benzene rings with a carboxylic acid group, one or more benzene rings with at least one double bound adjacent to said benzene ring, and one or more benzene rings for which at least one atom in the benzene ring is not carbon. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130299702 | SYSTEM AND PLASTIC SCINTILLATOR FOR DISCRIMINATION OF THERMAL NEUTRON, FAST NEUTRON, AND GAMMA RADIATION - A scintillator material according to one embodiment includes a polymer matrix; a primary dye in the polymer matrix, the primary dye being a fluorescent dye, the primary dye being present in an amount of 3 wt % or more; and at least one component in the polymer matrix, the component being selected from a group consisting of B, Li, Gd, a B-containing compound, a Li-containing compound and a Gd-containing compound, wherein the scintillator material exhibits an optical response signature for thermal neutrons that is different than an optical response signature for fast neutrons and gamma rays. A system according to one embodiment includes a scintillator material as disclosed herein and a photodetector for detecting the response of the material to fast neutron, thermal neutron and gamma ray irradiation. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140027646 | PLASTIC SCINTILLATOR WITH EFFECTIVE PULSE SHAPE DISCRIMINATION FOR NEUTRON AND GAMMA DETECTION - In one embodiment, a scintillator material includes a polymer matrix; and a primary dye in the polymer matrix, the primary dye being a fluorescent dye, the primary dye being present in an amount of 5 wt % or more; wherein the scintillator material exhibits an optical response signature for neutrons that is different than an optical response signature for gamma rays. In another embodiment, a scintillator material includes a polymer matrix; and a primary dye in the polymer matrix, the primary dye being a fluorescent dye, the primary dye being present in an amount greater than 10 wt %. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140124677 | MIXED CRYSTAL ORGANIC SCINTILLATORS - A mixed organic crystal according to one embodiment includes a single mixed crystal having two compounds with different bandgap energies, the organic crystal having a physical property of exhibiting a signal response signature for neutrons from a radioactive source, wherein the signal response signature does not include a significantly-delayed luminescence characteristic of neutrons interacting with the organic crystal relative to a luminescence characteristic of gamma rays interacting with the organic crystal. According to one embodiment, an organic crystal includes bibenzyl and stilbene or a stilbene derivative, the organic crystal having a physical property of exhibiting a signal response signature for neutrons from a radioactive source. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140291532 | COMPOUNDS FOR NEUTRON RADIATION DETECTORS AND SYSTEMS THEREOF - A composition of matter includes an organic molecule having a composition different than stilbene. The organic molecule is embodied as a crystal, and exhibits: an optical response signature for neutrons; an optical response signature for gamma rays, and performance comparable to or superior to stilbene in terms of distinguishing neutrons from gamma rays. The optical response signature for neutrons is different than the optical response signature for gamma rays. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140361221 | BARIUM IODIDE AND STRONTIUM IODIDE CRYSTALS AND SCINTILLATORS IMPLEMENTING THE SAME - In one embodiment, a crystal includes at least one metal halide; and an activator dopant comprising ytterbium. In another general embodiment, a scintillator optic includes: at least one metal halide doped with a plurality of activators, the plurality of activators comprising: a first activator comprising europium, and a second activator comprising ytterbium. In yet another general embodiment, a method for manufacturing a crystal suitable for use in a scintillator includes mixing one or more salts with a source of at least one dopant activator comprising ytterbium; heating the mixture above a melting point of the salt(s); and cooling the heated mixture to a temperature below the melting point of the salts. Additional materials, systems, and methods are presented. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150028217 | LITHIUM-CONTAINING SCINTILLATORS FOR THERMAL NEUTRON, FAST NEUTRON, AND GAMMA DETECTION - In one embodiment, a scintillator includes a scintillator material; a primary fluor, and a Li-containing compound, where the Li-containing compound is soluble in the primary fluor, and where the scintillator exhibits an optical response signature for thermal neutrons that is different than an optical response signature for fast neutrons and gamma rays. | 01-29-2015 |
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| 20090157109 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR FORMING INCISIONS IN OCULAR TISSUE - A surgical tool includes a surgical blade configured to be moved to form an incision. The surgical tool also includes a wire configured to cause movement of the surgical blade. The surgical tool further includes an actuator configured to shorten a length of the wire to cause the movement of the surgical blade. The surgical tool could be configured to move the surgical blade in a first direction and then in a second direction in response to a single shortening of the wire. Also, the wire could represent a first wire, the surgical tool could include a second wire, and the surgical tool could be configured to move the surgical blade in a first direction in response to shortening the first wire and to move the surgical blade in a second direction in response to shortening the second wire. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20110118627 | DISPOSABLE PATIENT INTERFACE FOR INTRADUCTAL FLUID ASPIRATION SYSTEM - Disclosed is a disposable patient interface for an intraductal fluid aspiration system. The interface has a flexible tubular distal member for contacting the patient, and a proximal support portion forming a vacuum chamber therein. The support portion has a vacuum aperture for communication with a source of vacuum, and a retention structure for releasably mounting within a hand piece of an intraductal fluid aspiration system. The flexible member preferably has a low modulus of elasticity and a high tear strength, such that it can be stretched to fit over a rigid support without rupture. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20120035637 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR FORMING INCISIONS IN OCULAR TISSUE - A surgical tool includes a surgical blade configured to be moved to form an incision. The surgical tool also includes a wire configured to cause movement of the surgical blade. The surgical tool further includes an actuator configured to shorten a length of the wire to cause the movement of the surgical blade. The surgical tool could be configured to move the surgical blade in a first direction and then in a second direction in response to a single shortening of the wire. Also, the wire could represent a first wire, the surgical tool could include a second wire, and the surgical tool could be configured to move the surgical blade in a first direction in response to shortening the first wire and to move the surgical blade in a second direction in response to shortening the second wire. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120078280 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR FORMING INCISIONS IN OCULAR TISSUE - A surgical tool includes a surgical blade configured to be moved to form an incision. The surgical tool also includes a wire configured to cause movement of the surgical blade. The surgical tool further includes an actuator configured to shorten a length of the wire to cause the movement of the surgical blade. The surgical tool could be configured to move the surgical blade in a first direction and then in a second direction in response to a single shortening of the wire. Also, the wire could represent a first wire, the surgical tool could include a second wire, and the surgical tool could be configured to move the surgical blade in a first direction in response to shortening the first wire and to move the surgical blade in a second direction in response to shortening the second wire. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120078281 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR FORMING INCISIONS IN OCULAR TISSUE - A surgical tool includes a surgical blade configured to be moved to form an incision. The surgical tool also includes a wire configured to cause movement of the surgical blade. The surgical tool further includes an actuator configured to shorten a length of the wire to cause the movement of the surgical blade. The surgical tool could be configured to move the surgical blade in a first direction and then in a second direction in response to a single shortening of the wire. Also, the wire could represent a first wire, the surgical tool could include a second wire, and the surgical tool could be configured to move the surgical blade in a first direction in response to shortening the first wire and to move the surgical blade in a second direction in response to shortening the second wire. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20130103143 | SCLERAL PROSTHESIS FOR TREATING PRESBYOPIA AND OTHER EYE DISORDERS AND RELATED DEVICES AND METHODS - A system includes a scleral prosthesis and an insert. The scleral prosthesis includes an elongated body having a first free end and a second free end opposite the first end. A maximum width of the body at each end is wider than a maximum width of the body between the ends. The body includes multiple first portions that form the first end of the body and a part of the body between the ends. The first portions are separated lengthwise along a substantial portion of a total length of the body. The first portions are biased so that they maintain separation from one another without external interference but are configured to be pushed towards each other. The insert is configured to be placed between the first portions to maintain a separation of the first portions. The body and/or the insert could be formed using one or more magnetic materials. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20150073302 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NONINVASIVE INTRADUCTAL FLUID DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN - Disclosed is a disposable patient interface for an intraductal fluid aspiration system. The interface has a flexible tubular distal member for contacting the patient, and a proximal support portion forming a vacuum chamber therein. The support portion has a vacuum aperture for communication with a source of vacuum, and a retention structure for releasably mounting within a hand piece of an intraductal fluid aspiration system. The flexible member preferably has a low modulus of elasticity and a high tear strength, such that it can be stretched to fit over a rigid support without rupture. | 03-12-2015 |
