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20120156442 | METHODS OF MULTI-SHOT INJECTION MOLDING AND METAL-PLATED MULTI-LAYERED POLYMERIC ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - Molded metallized polymeric components are formed by methods of multi-shot injection molding of a first resin and a second resin, where the first resin forms a first polymer that is metal-platable and the second resin forms a second polymer that is colored and resistant to metallization. Select regions of the metal-platable polymer surface are metallized. One or more metallized surface regions are formed on a first injection-molded polymer that is metal-platable and one or more colored surface regions defined by a second injection-molded polymer that is colored and resistant to metallization. Molded decorative polymeric components formed from such methods are also provided. A third polymer is optionally provided that comprises an injection-molded transparent polymer. The third layer protects and optionally encapsulates the underlying first and second polymers from exposure to an external environment. | 06-21-2012 |
20120156443 | METHODS OF MULTI-SHOT INJECTION MOLDING AND METAL-PLATED SURFACE COATED POLYMERIC ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - Molded metallized polymeric components are formed by methods of multi-shot injection molding of a first resin and a second resin, where the first resin forms a first polymer that is metal-platable and the second resin forms a second polymer that is resistant to metallization. The second resin defines one or more colored surface regions and may have one or more surface topcoats. The surface topcoat may be a transparent protective coating or a colored paint. Select regions corresponding to the metal-platable polymer surface are metallized. Molded decorative polymeric components formed from such methods are also provided. | 06-21-2012 |
20120164398 | METHODS OF MULTI-SHOT INJECTION MOLDING AND DURABLE POLYMERIC ASSEMBLIES MADE THEREFROM - Metallized multi-component polymeric assemblies are formed by methods provided, including injection molding a first resin to form a first sub-component comprising a metal-platable polymer and injection molding second and third colored resins via a multi-shot injection molding process to form second sub-component having a second and third polymer. Select regions corresponding to the metal-platable polymer surface are metallized. The second and third polymers preferably have distinct colors from one another. The first and second sub-components are assembled and coupled together to form a decorative polymeric component assembly that is visible to an external environment. | 06-28-2012 |
20120225255 | Methods of Multi-Shot Injection Molding and Metal-Plated Polymeric Articles Made Therefrom - Molded metallized polymeric components are formed by methods of multi-shot injection molding of a first resin and a second resin, where the first resin forms a first polymer that is metal-platable and the second resin forms a second polymer that is colored and resistant to metallization. Select regions corresponding to the metal-platable polymer surface are metallized. Further, one or more interface regions between the first metal-platable polymer and the second colored polymer can be concealed from a visible direction. Molded decorative polymeric components formed from such methods are also provided. | 09-06-2012 |
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20080313226 | LICENSED RIGHTS CLEARANCE AND TRACKING FOR DIGITAL ASSETS - Rights clearances management for assets, such as media assets. A rights brokerage service enables potential licensees to clears rights to use assets within designated projects, such as advertising campaign projects. The potential licensee uses an interface to select or identify an asset without necessarily accessing the asset itself. The rights holders and the rights held by each rights holder are identified based on the asset identity. A request is automatically issued to the rights holders to approve use of the asset for the project. The potential licensee may use an interface to track progress of approvals from the rights holders. Unenforceable rights are detected and approval is automatically obtained. If all enforceable rights are cleared, the asset may be committed for approval by a project manager or other authority. When approved, a license to use the asset is automatically created between the potential licensee and each of the rights holders. | 12-18-2008 |
20090205021 | MANAGEMENT OF RIGHTS CLEARANCE NEGOTIATIONS AND BROKERING OVER A NETWORK - Managing negotiations to clear rights for using an asset. A rights requester requests approval through a broker to a rights holder, such as a film studio, to use an image or other asset in a project, such as an advertising campaign. The rights requester or broker provides initial terms, such as fee amounts, type of use, sample of use, territory, or other terms. The broker notifies the rights holder of the opportunity, and provides an interface that enables the rights holder to review, revise, forward, approve, or otherwise manipulate the opportunity. The interface also enables the rights holder to search, sort, filter, analyze, and obtain aggregated information on a number of opportunities. Based on such actions, the broker can propose additional or alternate terms or opportunities. The broker may also automatically accept a counter offer if the revised terms fall within predefined ranges. Alternatively, relays a requester's reply offer. | 08-13-2009 |
20120047177 | LICENSED RIGHTS CLEARANCE AND TRACKING FOR DIGITAL ASSETS - Rights clearances management for assets, such as media assets. A rights brokerage service enables potential licensees to clears rights to use assets within designated projects, such as advertising campaign projects. The potential licensee uses an interface to select or identify an asset without necessarily accessing the asset itself. The rights holders and the rights held by each rights holder are identified based on the asset identity. A request is automatically issued to the rights holders to approve use of the asset for the project. The potential licensee may use an interface to track progress of approvals from the rights holders. Unenforceable rights are detected and approval is automatically obtained. If all enforceable rights are cleared, the asset may be committed for approval by a project manager or other authority. When approved, a license to use the asset is automatically created between the potential licensee and each of the rights holders. | 02-23-2012 |
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20130123374 | PROCESS FOR MODIFYING THE PROPERTIES OF CITRUS PULP - A process is disclosed for modifying citrus fiber. Citrus fiber is obtained having a c* close packing concentration value of less than 3.8 w %, anhydrous basis. The citrus fiber can have a viscosity of at least 1000 mPa·s, wherein said citrus fiber is dispersed in standardized water at a mixing speed of from 800 rpm to 1000 rpm, to a 3 w/w % citrus fiber/standardized water solution, and wherein said viscosity is measured at a shear rate of 5 s−1 at 20 C. Citrus fiber can be obtained having a CIELAB L* value of at least 90. The citrus fiber can be used in food products, feed products, beverages, personal care products, pharmaceutical products or detergent products. | 05-16-2013 |
20130131012 | PROCESS FOR OBTAINING CITRUS FIBER FROM CITRUS PULP - A process is disclosed for obtaining citrus fiber from citrus pulp. Citrus fiber is obtained having a c* close packing concentration value of less than 3.8. The citrus fiber can be obtained having a viscosity of at least 1000 mPa·s, wherein said citrus fiber is dispersed in standardized water at a mixing speed of from 800 rpm to 1000 rpm, to a 3 w/w % citrus fiber/standardized water solution, and wherein said viscosity is measured at a shear rate of 5 s−1 at 20° C. Citrus fiber can be obtained having a CIELAB L* value of at least 90. The citrus fiber can be used in food products, feed products, beverages, personal care products, pharmaceutical products or detergent products. | 05-23-2013 |
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20120067457 | FUEL DISTRIBUTION NETWORK - A method for using a fuel distribution network. The method including receiving a fuel reservation request (FRR) from a fuel network user interface module (FNUIM), obtaining a physical location of the FNUIM, determining a user associated with the FRR, and obtaining a list of fuel stations using the physical location and information associated with the user. The method further includes sending, to FNUIM, a list of fuel stations, receiving, from the FNUIM, a selection request specifying a fuel station from the list of fuel stations and a fuel reservation amount specifying an amount of fuel, sending a backend service provider (BSP) reservation request to the fuel station, where the BSP reservation request comprises the fuel reservation amount, and sending a confirmation message comprising a reservation expiration time to the FNUIM. | 03-22-2012 |
20140337172 | FUEL DISTRIBUTION NETWORK - A method for using a fuel distribution network. The method including receiving a fuel reservation request (FRR) from a fuel network user interface module (FNUIM), obtaining a physical location of the FNUIM, determining a user associated with the FRR, and obtaining a list of fuel stations using the physical location and information associated with the user. The method further includes sending, to FNUIM, a list of fuel stations, receiving, from the FNUIM, a selection request specifying a fuel station from the list of fuel stations and a fuel reservation amount specifying an amount of fuel, sending a backend service provider (BSP) reservation request to the fuel station, where the BSP reservation request comprises the fuel reservation amount, and sending a confirmation message comprising a reservation expiration time to the FNUIM. | 11-13-2014 |
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20100290604 | Power Distribution Module With Monitoring And Control Functions - A modular form factor power module system with monitoring and control functions is disclosed. The power module system is configured to power, monitor and/or control telecommunications equipment at the circuit level. | 11-18-2010 |
20100290605 | Power Distribution Module Form Factor - A modular form factor power module system with monitoring and control functions is disclosed. The power module system is configured to power, monitor and/or control telecommunications equipment at the circuit level. | 11-18-2010 |
20120275359 | TELECOMMUNICATION WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM - A telecommunication wireless site control system comprising a central control board configured to receive control signals disposed at a wireless site. The central control board may be communicatively coupled with current monitor and control boards, extension boards, and a local switch to control telecommunication equipment, power devices, and controllers. | 11-01-2012 |
20120275575 | TELECOMMUNICATION WIRED MONITOR SYSTEM - A telecommunication central office site monitor system comprising a central monitoring board configured to receive and send reported current values. The reported current values may be provided by current monitors, with each current monitor being arranged in-line with a power protection device and identified with a particular piece of telecommunication equipment. | 11-01-2012 |
20120278723 | TELECOMMUNICATION ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A telecommunication energy management system comprising a server configured to receive circuit current values identified with a respective piece of telecommunication equipment from a plurality of central boards located at respective telecommunication sites. The server integrates the received circuit current values and provides a graphical user interface (GUI) to allow a user to audit energy usage of each piece of telecommunication equipment of each telecommunication site. | 11-01-2012 |
20140117941 | Voltage Control Using Field-Effect Transistors - Described herein are techniques and architectures for gradually transitioning from voltage supplied by a primary power source to voltage supplied by a secondary power source. In particular implementations, a voltage control circuit is used to transition voltage across a load to be supplied by the secondary power source. The voltage control circuit may include a first circuit and a second circuit connected in parallel. The first circuit may include the primary power source connect to the load, while the second circuit may include the secondary power source connected to one or more field-effect transistors. The one or more field-effect transistors may be controlled to cause current of the secondary power source to be gradually transferred to the load. This may result in a transfer of the voltage across the load to be supplied by the secondary power source. | 05-01-2014 |
20140211422 | POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE FORM FACTOR - A modular form factor power module system with monitoring and control functions is disclosed. The power module system is configured to power, monitor and/or control telecommunications equipment at the circuit level. | 07-31-2014 |
20140274219 | Telecommunication Power System - A telecommunication power system comprises a battery recharge bus connected to a load bus via a plurality of contactor control paths. The telecommunication power system continuously cycles battery strings as primary power for loads at telecommunication sites in conjunction with utilizing alternate power sources as secondary power for the loads at the telecommunication sites. The telecommunication power system may be installed in a telecommunication site without removing an existing lead-acid rectifier system. | 09-18-2014 |
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20110016199 | SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE MONITORING - The present invention relates to telemetry methods and systems and more particularly, to telemetry network connectivity systems, devices and methods. In accordance with various embodiments, a suite of software components configured to provide machine-to-machine network connectivity includes a configurable device translation server module, a complex message constructor and at least one database. In some embodiments the suite of software components, specifically the complex message constructor, may be configured to authenticate commands between an interface and the device translation server. Additionally, the suite of software components, specifically the complex message constructor, may be configured to manage messages between the interface and the device translation server. Managing messages may include initiating alerts and notifications based on a comparison of programming and substantially synchronous and stored information. | 01-20-2011 |
20110016514 | METHODS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROL OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES - The present invention relates to telemetry methods and systems and more particularly, to telemetry network connectivity systems, devices and methods. In accordance with various embodiments, a suite of software components configured to provide machine-to-machine network connectivity includes a configurable device translation server module, a complex message constructor and at least one database. In some embodiments the suite of software components, specifically the complex message constructor, may be configured to authenticate commands between an interface and the device translation server. Additionally, the suite of software components, specifically the complex message constructor, may be configured to manage messages between the interface and the device translation server. Managing messages may include initiating alerts and notifications based on a comparison of programming and substantially synchronous and stored information. | 01-20-2011 |
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20100293600 | Social Authentication for Account Recovery - A backup account recovery authentication of last resort using social authentication is described. The account holder requests trustees who have been previously identified to obtain an account recovery code. The account recovery system sends a communication to the trustee for information to verify the trustee as one of the previously identified trustees. The account recovery system then may transmit a link and code with instructions for the trustee to return the link. The account recovery system then transmits a situational query to the trustee to provide additional security. Finally, if all the communications have been completed for the required level of security, the account recovery code is transmitted to the trustee. The trustee sends the account recovery code to the account holder for access to an account. | 11-18-2010 |
20110296523 | ACCESS CONTROL MANAGEMENT MAPPING RESOURCE/ACTION PAIRS TO PRINCIPALS - The access control management technique described herein manages access control to one or more resources. Rather than mapping individuals or groups to permissions, the technique maps each permission (the right to perform an action on a resource) to the list of authorized principals (the users and groups authorized to perform the action on the resource). These lists are written in text form just as one would write the list of recipients (individuals and groups) of an email composition window. The technique also provides various operations to allow a user to manage the list of authorized principals and the authorizations assigned to a principal to access the resource/action pair. | 12-01-2011 |
20120297469 | Security Indicator Using Timing to Establish Authenticity - The subject disclosure is directed towards authentic timing indicators, comprising data (e.g., an animation) that are output to a user to convey security-related information to the user, using timing to call attention to the authentic timing indicators. For example, a browser program may select and output a particular authentic timing indicator based upon whether a connection to a site is unsecure, secure, or secure and the site has an extended validation certificate; an email program may use authentic timing indicators to highlight signed versus unsigned messages. The authentic timing indicator appears before the content is allowed to control the content pane, increasing the difficulty of spoofing a site, or email message. | 11-22-2012 |
20140324722 | Social Authentication for Account Recovery - A backup account recovery authentication of last resort using social authentication is described. The account holder requests trustees who have been previously identified to obtain an account recovery code. The account recovery system sends a communication to the trustee for information to verify the trustee as one of the previously identified trustees. The account recovery system then may transmit a link and code with instructions for the trustee to return the link. The account recovery system then transmits a situational query to the trustee to provide additional security. Finally, if all the communications have been completed for the required level of security, the account recovery code is transmitted to the trustee. The trustee sends the account recovery code to the account holder for access to an account. | 10-30-2014 |
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20100189401 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MODE CONTROL IN A SEMI-GUIDING AMPLIFIER MEDIUM - In various embodiments, a semi-guiding optical fiber includes a core having a first refractive index and a high aspect ratio elongated cross-section along a slow axis direction. First and second signal claddings having a second refractive index sandwich the core. A third cladding having a third refractive index substantially surrounds at least side edges of the core. The first refractive index of the core, the third refractive index of the third cladding, and/or the second refractive index of the first and second signal claddings, are selected so as to maximize a differential loss between a lowest order mode propagating in the optical fiber and next order modes so as to discriminate in favor of the lowest order mode and against the next order modes. In another embodiment, a method for mode control in a semi-guiding medium includes controlling either the first refractive index of the core, the second refractive index of the first and second signal claddings, and/or the third refractive index of the third cladding, to maximize a differential loss between a lowest order mode propagating in the optical fiber and next order modes so as to discriminate in favor of the lowest order mode and against the next order modes. | 07-29-2010 |
20100321615 | LCD BASED POLARIZATION, PHASE AND AMPLITUDE SPATIAL LIGHT MODULATOR - An optical pulse shaper includes an optical delay line; a spatial light modulator placed at the Fourier plane of the optical delay line having a spectral amplitude spatial light modulator; a spectral phase and polarization ellipticity spatial light modulator; and a spectral polarization rotator; and a controller configured to independently control an amplitude, a phase and polarization ellipticity, and a linear polarization of an optical pulse. A method for shaping an optical pulse is also provided. | 12-23-2010 |
20130011109 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MODE CONTROL IN A SEMI-GUIDING AMPLIFIER MEDIUM - In various examples, a semi-guiding optical fiber includes a core having a high aspect ratio including first and second wide surface interfaces, and first and second narrow edge interfaces. The core has a slow axis parallel to the first and second wide surface interfaces, and a refractive index. The fiber also includes first and second signal claddings positioned in contact with the first and second wide surfaces of the core, respectively. The first and second signal claddings have a spatial refractive index profile having: i) a minimum value at a longitudinal axis of the core, ii) a maximum value substantially equal to the refractive index of the core at the first and second narrow edge interfaces of the core, and iii) intermediate values gradually increasing from the minimum value to the maximum value as distance from the longitudinal axis increases along the slow axis of the fiber. | 01-10-2013 |
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20100253111 | Hold-down Locking Mechanism for a Flexible Cover System - A locking mechanism is provided for a tarping system having a flexible cover carried by a deployment mechanism having a horizontal arm spanning the width of a container, the deployment mechanism movable to an extended position in which the horizontal arm is adjacent one end of the container. The locking mechanism includes at least one locking element associated with one end of the container and at least one latching element having a latching portion configured to engage the at least one locking element. The latching element is pivotably supported on the horizontal arm so that that latching element can pivot to and from a locked position in which the latching portion engages the at least one locking element. A tension element is connected between the latching element and the cover to control the pivoting of the latching element under the force of gravity based on the position of the flexible cover. | 10-07-2010 |
20110266826 | Tension Bow Locking Device For A Flexible Cover System - A cover system for covering an open top of an open-topped container with a flexible cover comprises a bail member having a first end pivotally connected to the container and an opposite second end connected to an end of the flexible cover, a tensioning bow member including an end portion pivotally connected to the bail member and an opposite end configured for bearing against the flexible cover, and a mechanism between the bail member and tensioning bow member including first and second members configured to cooperate to lock the tensioning bow member against movement relative to the bail member. | 11-03-2011 |
20130009421 | Hold-down Locking Mechanism for a Flexible Cover System - A locking mechanism is provided for a tarping system having a flexible cover carried by a deployment mechanism having a horizontal arm spanning the width of a container, the deployment mechanism movable to an extended position in which the horizontal arm is adjacent one end of the container. The locking mechanism includes at least one locking element associated with one end of the container and at least one latching element having a latching portion configured to engage the at least one locking element. The latching element is pivotably supported on the horizontal arm so that latching element can pivot to and from a locked position in which the latching portion engages the at least one locking element. A tension element is connected between the latching element and the cover to control the pivoting of the latching element under the force of gravity based on the position of the flexible cover. | 01-10-2013 |
20130015418 | Adjustable Bail Arm CouplingAANM Vogel; JohnAACI ColumbusAAST INAACO USAAGP Vogel; John Columbus IN USAANM Reeder; RyanAACI CarmelAAST INAACO USAAGP Reeder; Ryan Carmel IN US - A bail arm assembly for a retractable tarp or cover system for a container, comprises a lower arm configured to be pivotably mounted relative to the container, an upper arm configured to support the tarp or cover, and an adjustable coupling connecting the lower arm to the upper arm. The adjustable coupling includes a pair of opposing engagement faces configured to permit selective adjustment of the angular relationship between the lower and upper arms at discrete angular intervals. | 01-17-2013 |
20140145466 | TENSIONING BOW ASSEMBLY FOR A FLEXIBLE COVER SYSTEM - A cover system for covering an open top of a container includes a flexible cover, a bail member, a bow member, and a tension element. The cover has a first end connected to the container and is sized to cover the open top when a second end is in an extended position. The bail member has an end pivotally connected to the container and an end connected to the second end of the cover. The bail member pivots to deploy the cover into the extended position. The bow member includes an end pivotally connected to the bail member and an end configured to bear against the cover between the ends of the cover. The tension element is connected between the container and the bow member. The tension element applies a force to the bow member to apply a force against the cover. | 05-29-2014 |
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20080271238 | Integrated bathroom electronic system - An integrated bathroom electronic system including a plurality of sensors to detect conditions within a bathroom and to provide signals indicative thereof to a controller. A plurality of distinct and exclusive modules or subsystems are illustratively provided for integration into the system. Such modules may include a quick hot water module, a roman tub module, a custom shower module, a hands free faucet module, and a tub shower module. In certain illustrative shower modules, a user interface includes a plurality of user defined presets, each preset including a shower setting stored in memory. | 11-06-2008 |
20090139024 | Faucet mounting system including a lift rod - A faucet assembly including a mounting base and an upper faucet assembly. A coupler is pivotally supported by the mounting base and releasably couples the upper faucet assembly to the mounting base. A lift rod is slidably received within a lift rod passageway defined by the coupler. | 06-04-2009 |
20110079657 | POWER SPRAYER - A spray head for a power sprayer configured to generate a continuous sheet-like water shield around a center stream of water is disclosed. A water delivery device for use with a sink is disclosed, the water delivery device may produce a stream of water surrounded by a continuous shield of water. | 04-07-2011 |
20120017367 | INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC SHOWER SYSTEM - An integrated bathroom electronic system including a plurality of sensors to detect conditions within a bathroom and to provide signals indicative thereof to a controller. A plurality of distinct and exclusive modules or subsystems are illustratively provided for integration into the system. Such modules may include a quick hot water module, a roman tub module, a custom shower module, a hands free faucet module, and a tub shower module. In certain illustrative shower modules, a user interface includes a plurality of user defined presets, each preset including a shower setting stored in memory. | 01-26-2012 |
20130239321 | INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC SHOWER SYSTEM - An integrated bathroom electronic system including a plurality of sensors to detect conditions within a bathroom and to provide signals indicative thereof to a controller. A plurality of distinct and exclusive modules or subsystems are illustratively provided for integration into the system. Such modules may include a quick hot water module, a roman tub module, a custom shower module, a hands free faucet module, and a tub shower module. In certain illustrative shower modules, a user interface includes a plurality of user defined presets, each preset including a shower setting stored in memory. | 09-19-2013 |
20140361012 | Removable Bow End For A Cover System - A bow end is provided for a retractable cover assembly for a container, the container having an open top and a side rail extending along each side of the container, and the cover assembly having a tarpaulin sized to cover the open top in an extended position, the cover assembly including a plurality of arcuate bows attached to the cover assembly and configured to support the tarpaulin and to span the width of the container. The bow end is engaged to the each end of each arcuate bow and comprises a one-piece body defining a bow receiving portion with a bore configured to receive an end of the arcuate bow therein, the bow receiving portion including a surface arranged for sliding contact with a top rail when the bow end is engaged to an arcuate bow of the cover assembly. The one-piece body further includes an outboard portion integral with the bow receiving portion and extending substantially vertically downward from the bow receiving portion when the bow end is engaged to an arcuate bow of the cover assembly, the outboard portion extending vertically below the top rail of the container and defining an opening for receiving a drive cable of the cover assembly. | 12-11-2014 |
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20090241807 | OVERBED TABLE FOR USE WITH PATIENT SUPPORT - An overbed table is provided for use with a bed. The bed includes a first connector that mates with a second connector of the overbed table. When the first and second connectors mate, an electrical connection is established for an electrical device supported by the overbed table. | 10-01-2009 |
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20120102434 | TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL OF A HOSPITAL BED - A hospital bed includes a frame having at least one movable frame portion and circuitry coupled to the frame. The hospital bed also has a touch screen coupled to the frame and coupled to the circuitry. The touch screen is operable to display a plurality of screens for controlling bed functions, including displaying a frame control screen having at least one icon which is touched by a user to command the circuitry to actuate movement of the movable frame portion of the frame. | 04-26-2012 |
20130131870 | HOSPITAL BED COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR CONTROL OF PATIENT ROOM ENVIRONMENT - A point-of-care computer system is provided, including a display positioned in a point-of-care location. The point-of-care computer includes hardware coupled to a frame of a hospital bed. | 05-23-2013 |
20140195057 | HOSPITAL BED COMPUTER SYSTEM HAVING DIRECT CAREGIVER MESSAGING - A point-of-care computer system is provided, including a display positioned in a point-of-care location. The point-of-care computer includes hardware coupled to a frame of a hospital bed. | 07-10-2014 |
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20080275329 | Diffusion weighted preparatory sequence for magnetic resonance imaging pulse sequence - A preparatory pulse sequence is applied prior to an imaging pulse sequence during a diffusion-weighted MRI scan. The preparatory pulse sequence diffusion weights the longitudinal magnetization using a gradient waveform that is first moment nulled to reduce image artifacts caused by patient motion. | 11-06-2008 |
20090261823 | METHOD FOR WATER-FAT SEPARATION AND T2* ESTIMATION IN AN MRI SYSTEM EMPLOYING MULTIPLE FAT SPECTRAL PEAKS AND FAT SPECTRUM SELF-CALIBRATION - NMR signal contributions from water and fat are separated using a model of the fat resonant frequency spectrum that has multiple resonant peaks. The relative frequencies of the multiple fat spectrum peaks are known a priori and their relative amplitudes are determined using a self-calibration process. With the determined relative amplitudes of the fat spectrum peaks, acquired NMR signals are modeled. Using this model and NMR signal data acquired at a plurality of echo times (TE), the signal contribution from multiple fat spectrum peaks is separated from the acquired NMR signal data. A combined image is alternatively produced from weighted contributions of the separated water and fat images. Additionally, a more accurate estimation of the apparent relaxation time and rate (T | 10-22-2009 |
20100185081 | MAGNETIC RESONANCE THERMOMETRY IN THE PRESENCE OF WATER AND FAT - The in vivo measurement of tissue temperature is performed during a medical procedure using an MRI system. Fat and Water images are acquired at each temperature measurement time and corresponding phase images are produced. A temperature map is produced by subtracting the phase at each Fat image pixel from the corresponding pixel in the Water phase image to improve measurement accuracy in tissues with fat/water mixtures. | 07-22-2010 |
20110254547 | METHOD FOR SEPARATING MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SIGNALS USING SPECTRAL DISTINCTION OF SPECIES - A method for producing an image of a subject with a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system in which a signal contribution of a chemical species is depicted and a signal contribution of another chemical species is substantially separated is provided. For example, the provided method is applicable for water-fat separation. Spectral differences between at least two different chemical species are exploited to produce a weighting map that depicts the likelihood that one chemical species being depicted as another. A weighting map that characterizes the smoothness of a field map variation is also produced. These weighting maps are utilized to produce a correct field map estimate, such that a robust separation of the signal contributions of the at least two chemical species can be performed. | 10-20-2011 |
20130214781 | System and Method for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Water-Fat Separation with Full Dynamic Range Using In-Phase Images - A magnetic resonance imaging (“MRI”) system and method for producing an image of a subject with the MRI system in which signal contributions of water and fat are separated are provided. A plurality of in-phase echoes formed at a plurality of different echo times are sampled to acquire k-space data. The in-phase echoes include signal contributions from water and fat that are in-phase with each other. The signal contributions from water and fat are then separated by fitting only those echo signals that are in-phase echo signals to a signal model that models a fat spectrum as including multiple resonance peaks. From these signal contributions, an image of the subject depicting a desired amount of signal contribution from water and a desired amount of signal contribution is produced. | 08-22-2013 |
20140043023 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACCELERATED MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING USING SPECTRAL SENSITIVITY - A system and method for accelerated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using spectral sensitivity information are provided. The MRI system is used to acquire k-space data from a subject that when positioned in the main magnetic field of the MRI system causes inhomogeneities in the main magnetic field. Spectral sensitivity information is derived from the acquired k-space data. In general, the spectral sensitivity information relates specific resonance frequencies to distinct spatial locations in the main magnetic field of the MRI system. One or more images of the subject may be reconstructed from the acquired k-space data using the produced spectral sensitivity information to spatially encode the acquired k-space data. By using the spectral sensitivity information to provide spatial-encoding, the data acquisition can be accelerated, for example, by undersampling k-space. In addition, using the provided system and method, clinically viable images can be obtained in the presence of severe off-resonance. | 02-13-2014 |
20140142417 | System and Method for Assessing Susceptibility of Tissue Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging - A system and method for assessing magnetic susceptibility of tissue of a subject using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system to acquire chemical-shift-encoded, water-fat separated data. From the water-fat separated data, separated water and fat images, as well as a magnetic field inhomogeneity map are used to estimate the magnetic susceptibility within tissue. | 05-22-2014 |
20140233817 | System and Method For Magnetic Resonance Imaging Parametric Mapping Using Confidence Maps - A method for producing parametric maps using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system is provided. The MRI system is used to acquire k-space data from a field-of-view. A series of images is reconstructed from the acquired k-space data, and a confidence map is produced using the k-space data. The confidence map depicts regions in the field-of-view that are affected by error sources. A parametric map is produced using the reconstructed series of images and the produced confidence map. Values in the parametric map associated with regions in the field-of-view depicted in the confidence map as being affected by error sources are not computed, thereby reducing errors in the parametric map. | 08-21-2014 |
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20090112081 | METHODS FOR FAT QUANTIFICATION WITH CORRECTION FOR NOISE BIAS - Methods are disclosed for calculating a fat fraction corrected for noise bias of one or more voxels of interest using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. A plurality of image data sets are obtained each corresponding to NMR k-space data acquired using a pulse sequence with an individual associated echo time t | 04-30-2009 |
20110268337 | Methods For Fat Quantification With Correction For Noise Bias - Methods are disclosed for calculating a fat fraction corrected for noise bias of one or more voxels of interest using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. A plurality of image data sets are obtained each corresponding to NMR k-space data acquired using a pulse sequence with an individual associated echo time t | 11-03-2011 |
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20120268121 | METHOD FOR R*2 QUANTIFICATION WITH MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - A method for measuring transverse relaxation rate, R | 10-25-2012 |
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20100229480 | Window Muntin and Method - A non-metal window muntin formed from plastic or wood is described for use in hermetically sealed insulated glass windows. The process for forming the muntin includes machining polystyrene sheets which are painted with a latex pain and baked prior to use between sealed glass of the window. | 09-16-2010 |
20120117899 | Window, Muntin and Method - A non-metal window muntin formed from plastic or wood is described for use in hermetically sealed insulated glass windows. The process for forming the muntin includes machining polystyrene sheets which are painted with a latex pain and baked prior to use between sealed glass of the window. | 05-17-2012 |
20130283712 | Window, Muntin and Method - A non-metal window muntin formed from plastic or wood is described for use in hermetically sealed insulated glass windows. The process for forming the muntin includes machining polystyrene sheets which are painted with a latex pain and baked prior to use between sealed glass of the window. | 10-31-2013 |
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