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20100324066 | CRYSTALLINE FORMS OF 4-[(2,4-DICHLORO-5-METHOXYPHENYL)AMINO]-6-METHOXY-7-[3-(4-METHYL-1-PIPERA- ZINYL)PROPOXY]-3-QUINOLINECARBONITRILE AND METHODS OF PREPARING THE SAME - This invention is directed to a crystalline 4-[(2,4-dichloro-5-methoxyphenyl)amino]-6-methoxy-7-[3-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)propoxy]-3-quinolinecarbonitrile monohydrate having an x-ray diffraction pattern wherein 2θ angles (°) of significant peaks are at about: 9.19, 11.48, 14.32, 19.16, 19.45, 20.46, 21.29, 22.33, 23.96, 24.95, 25.29, 25.84, 26.55, 27.61, and 29.51, and a transition temperature of about 109° C. to about 115° C. | 12-23-2010 |
20130190354 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A DGAT1 INHIBITOR - The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, one or more surfactants with lubricant properties, one or more dry binders with disintegrant properties, one or more fillers and one or more disintegrants. | 07-25-2013 |
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20080226714 | SUSTAINED-RELEASE TABLET FORMULATIONS OF PIPERAZINE-PIPERIDINE ANTAGONISTS AND AGONISTS OF THE 5-HT1A RECEPTOR HAVING ENHANCED INTESTINAL DISSOLUTION - The present invention relates to sustained-release tablet formulations of piperazine-piperidine compounds, which can be useful in treating central nervous system disorders; to processes for their preparation; and to methods of using them. | 09-18-2008 |
20100113541 | CRYSTAL FORMS OF 2-(3-FLUORO-4-HYDROXYPHENYL)-7-VINYL-1,3-BENZOXAZOL-5-OL - The present invention is directed to monohydrate and anhydrate crystal forms of 2-(3-fluoro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-7-vinyl-1,3-benzoxazol-5-ol, an estrogenic receptor modulator useful in the treatment of, for example, diseases related to abnormal levels of estrogen. | 05-06-2010 |
20100209480 | GALENICAL FORMULATIONS OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical oral fixed dose combination comprising
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20100222334 | Pharmaceutical Formulation of Valsartan - The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition in a form of suspension for oral administration comprising valsartan or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and at least one or two or more of the components selected from glycerol or syrup or the mixture thereof, a preservative, a buffer system and a suspending/stabilizing agent. The present invention further relates to the therapeutic uses of the pharmaceutical composition. | 09-02-2010 |
20120003308 | Pharmaceutical Composition Comprising Aliskiren - The invention provides a pharmaceutical oral fixed dose combination of aliskiren and valsartan. It provides compressed bilayer tablets with both a high drug load and suitable physical properties, which can be produced using conventional equipment. | 01-05-2012 |
20130102594 | Pharmaceutical Formulation of Valsartan - The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition in a form of suspension for oral administration comprising valsartan or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and at least one or two or more of the components selected from glycerol or syrup or the mixture thereof, a preservative, a buffer system and a suspending/stabilizing agent. The present invention further relates to the therapeutic uses of the pharmaceutical composition. | 04-25-2013 |
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20140033814 | CAPACITIVE PRESSURE SENSOR IN AN OVERMOLDED PACKAGE - An overmolded pressure sensor package is provided. The pressure sensor die (Pcell) is capped so that the Pcell has enhanced rigidity to withstand stress effects produced by the molding encapsulant. The Pcell cap includes a hole located away from the Pcell diaphragm, so that external gas pressure can be experienced by the Pcell, while at the same time directing moisture away from the diaphragm. Gel does not need to be used, and instead a soft film can be deposited on the Pcell to protect the Pcell diaphragm from excess moisture, if needed. The Pcell cap can take the form of, for example, a dummy silicon wafer or a functional ASIC. | 02-06-2014 |
20140264793 | LEAD FRAME FOR SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE WITH ENHANCED STRESS RELIEF - A semiconductor package includes a lead frame, a semiconductor die, bond wires providing an electrical connection between the die and the lead frame, and a mold compound that encapsulates the lead frame, the die and the bond wires. The lead frame includes spaced apart first and second frame members each having an inner peripheral edge and an opposing outer peripheral edge, spaced apart lead pads disposed between the inner peripheral edges of the first and second frame members, and conductive leads disposed proximate to the outer peripheral edge of each of the first and second frame members. The die is mounted on the lead pads. | 09-18-2014 |
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20100193398 | REUSABLE SAMPLE HOLDING DEVICE PERMITTING READY LOADING OF VERY SMALL WET SAMPLES - A reusable sample-holding device for readily loading very small wet samples for observation of the samples by microscopic equipment, in particular in a vacuum environment. Embodiments may be used with a scanning electron microscope (SEM), a transmission electron microscope (TEM), an X-ray microscope, optical microscope, and the like. For observation of the sample, embodiments provide a thin-membrane window etched in the center of each of two silicon wafers abutting to contain the sample in a small uniform gap formed between the windows. This gap may be adjusted by employing spacers. Alternatively, the thickness of a film established by the fluid in which the sample is incorporated determines the gap without need of a spacer. To optimize resolution each window may have a thickness on the order of 50 nm and the gap may be on the order of 50 nm. | 08-05-2010 |
20120017415 | METHOD OF USE OF REUSABLE SAMPLE HOLDING DEVICE PERMITTING READY LOADING OF VERY SMALL WET SAMPLES - A method for using a reusable sample-holding device for readily loading very small wet samples for observation of the samples by microscopic equipment, in particular in a vacuum environment. The method may be used with a scanning electron microscope (SEM), a transmission electron microscope (TEM), an X-ray microscope, optical microscope, and the like. For observation of the sample, the method provides a thin-membrane window etched in the center of each of two silicon wafers abutting to contain the sample in a small uniform gap formed between the windows. This gap may be adjusted by employing spacers. Alternatively, the thickness of a film established by the fluid in which the sample is incorporated determines the gap without need of a spacer. To optimize resolution each window may have a thickness on the order of 50 nm and the gap may be on the order of 50 nm. | 01-26-2012 |
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20110292990 | MULTIPLE-INPUT, ON-CHIP OSCILLOSCOPE - An integrated circuit that includes a receive data path is described. The receive data path: equalizes a received analog signal, converts the resulting equalized analog signal to digital data values based on a clock signal, and recovers the clock signal in the digital data values. The integrated circuit also includes an on-chip oscilloscope. The oscilloscope includes: two comparators, a phase rotator that outputs an oscilloscope clock signal whose phase can be varied relative to that of the recovered clock signal, and an offset circuit that outputs a voltage offset. Based on the voltage offset and the oscilloscope clock signal, the comparators output digital values which can be used to determine eye patterns that correspond to the analog signal before and after equalization. The eye patterns can then be correlated with an error rate associated with the received data. | 12-01-2011 |
20110302452 | CIRCUITRY TO FACILITATE TESTING OF SERIAL INTERFACES - Circuitry to facilitate testing of serial interfaces is described. Specifically, some embodiments of the present invention facilitate testing the clock and data recovery functionality of a receiver. A serial interface can include a multiplying phase locked loop (MPLL) clock generator, a transmitter, and a receiver. The MPLL clock generator can generate a first clock signal and a second clock signal, and can vary a phase and/or frequency difference between the first clock signal and the second clock signal. During test, the transmitter and the receiver can be directly or capacitively coupled to each another. Specifically, during test, the serial interface can be configured so that the transmitter transmits data using the first clock signal, and the receiver receives data using the second clock signal. The clock and data recovery functionality of the receiver can be tested by comparing the transmitted data with the received data. | 12-08-2011 |
20110307722 | REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION IN CLOCK AND DATA RECOVERY SYSTEMS - Some embodiments provide a clock and data recovery (CDR) system to recover clock and data information from an analog signal. The CDR system may include an integral path and a proportional path that are part of an integral-proportional control loop. The integral path may be used to track frequency changes in a clock signal that is embedded in the analog signal, while the proportional path may be used to track phase changes in the clock signal that is embedded in the analog signal. The proportional path may be executed at a first clock frequency, while the integral path may be executed at a second clock frequency that is lower than the first clock frequency to reduce the power consumption of the CDR system. | 12-15-2011 |
20110309857 | CIRCUITRY FOR MATCHING THE UP AND DOWN IMPEDANCES OF A VOLTAGE-MODE TRANSMITTER - Some embodiments of the present invention provide a voltage-mode transmitter. The transmitter can include configuration circuitry, bias circuitry, and a set of driver slices. Each driver slice can include driver transistors which drive an output value. The outputs of each driver slice can be directly or capacitively coupled with the transmitter's outputs. Each driver slice can also include one or more impedance-matching transistors which are serially coupled to at least some of the driver transistors. The configuration circuitry can configure a subset of driver slices so that the down (or up) impedance of the transmitter is within a first tolerance of a desired impedance value. The bias circuitry can bias the one or more impedance-matching transistors in each driver slice in the subset of driver slices so that the up (or down) impedance is within a second tolerance of the down (or up) impedance. | 12-22-2011 |
20110310942 | HIGHLY FLEXIBLE FRACTIONAL N FREQUENCY SYNTHESIZER - One embodiment of the present invention provides a phase-locked loop (PLL) for synthesizing a fractional frequency. The PLL can include a 1/N frequency divider, a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO), a programmable phase mixer, and a phase detector. The programmable phase mixer can be coupled between an output of the VCO and an input of the frequency divider, wherein the programmable phase mixer is configured to receive the output clock signal from the VCO and generate a first clock signal of frequency f | 12-22-2011 |
20110310947 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING ADAPTIVE EQUALIZATION - Systems and techniques for adapting and/or optimizing an equalizer of a receiver are described. The equalizer's behavior can be adjusted by modifying one or more equalization parameters. At the beginning of the adaptation and/or optimization process, the system can determine robust initial values for the one or more equalization parameters. The system can then adapt and/or optimize the equalizer by iteratively adjusting the one or more equalization parameters. Specifically, in each iteration, the system can use the receiver's clock and data recovery (CDR) circuitry to determine the number of early and late data transitions associated with one or more data patterns. Next, the system can adjust the one or more equalization parameters so that, for each data pattern in the one or more data patterns, the ratio between the number of early data transitions and the number of late data transitions is substantially equal to a desired value. | 12-22-2011 |
20110311009 | PATTERN AGNOSTIC ON-DIE SCOPE - An on-die scope is described. The on-die scope can include one or more scope slicers, phase sweeping circuitry, voltage sweeping circuitry, and eye-diagram data collection circuitry. The clock and data recovery circuitry can receive an input signal, and output a recovered clock signal and a recovered bit-stream. The phase sweeping circuitry can receive the recovered clock signal, and output the scope clock signal by adding a phase offset to the recovered clock signal. A scope slicer can receive the voltage threshold, the scope clock signal, and the input signal, and output a scope bit-stream. The eye-diagram data collection circuitry can detect one or more bit-patterns in the recovered bit-stream, and modify values of one or more scope counters based solely or partly on the scope bit-stream and the recovered bit-stream. | 12-22-2011 |
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20080268233 | NANOTEXTURED SUPER OR ULTRA HYDROPHOBIC COATINGS - The invention describes compositions that include a polymer having a water contact angle of between about 120° and about 150° or greater adhered to a | 10-30-2008 |
20100081750 | Nanotextured Surfaces - The invention describes novel compositions that include a cross linking compound, a polymer and a 1 nm to about a 25 micron sized particle optionally with an oxide layer. In particular, the particle is a silica and one which has been pretreated with a silane. | 04-01-2010 |
20100227077 | BRUSH POLYMER COATING BY IN SITU POLYMERIZATION FROM PHOTOREACTIVE SURFACE - The invention provides compositions that include crosslinking agents having multiple photoactivatable groups, such as diaryl ketones, or a diaryl ketone, such as benzophenone, and at least one polymerizable monomer, such as a zwitterionic monomer. The compositions are useful as surface coating agents that provide brush type polymeric coatings. These polymeric coatings can be used on medical devices, such as artificial joints, to reduce wear and tear between the components of the joint and thus reduce or eliminate debris generated by friction between the joint components. | 09-09-2010 |
20100274012 | Photochemical Crosslinkers for Polymer Coatings and Substrate Tie-Layer - The invention describes novel crosslinking compounds that include photoactivatable moieties. Several families of compounds are disclosed that can include one or more hydrophilic moieties that help to solubilize the compounds in aqueous environments. | 10-28-2010 |
20110020917 | NANOFIBERS CONTAINING LATENT REACTIVE GROUPS - A nanofiber is formed by combining one or more natural or synthetic polymeric materials and one or more than one cross-linking agents having at least two latent reactive activatable groups. The latent reactive activatable nanofiber may be used to modify the surface of a substrate by activating at least one of the latent reactive activatable groups to bond the nanofiber to the surface by the formation of a covalent bond between the surface of the substrate and the latent reactive activatable group. Some of the remaining latent reactive activatable group(s) are left accessible on the surface of the substrate, and may be used for further surface modification of the substrate. Biologically active materials may be immobilized on the nanofiber modified surface by reacting with the latent reactive groups that are accessible on the surface of the substrate. | 01-27-2011 |
20110223212 | DRUG ELUTING SUPERHYDROPHOBIC COATINGS - The invention describes nanotextured super hydrophobic coatings that contain active agents which can elute from the coating over a period of time. | 09-15-2011 |
20110223336 | PHOTOACTIVATABLE CROSSLINKER COMPOSITIONS FOR SURFACE MODIFICATION - The invention describes novel compositions of crosslinkers that include at least two pendent photoactivatable groups, such as benzophenone moieties, and an initiator, such as acetophenone. | 09-15-2011 |
20110268973 | NANOTEXTURED SURFACES - The invention describes novel compositions that include a cross linking compound, a polymer and a 1 nm to about a 25 micron sized particle optionally with an oxide layer. In particular, the particle is a silica and one which has been pretreated with a silane. | 11-03-2011 |
20130303759 | PHOTOCHEMICAL CROSSLINKERS FOR POLYMER COATINGS AND SUBSTRATE TIE-LAYER - The invention describes novel crosslinking compounds that include photoactivatable moieties. Several families of compounds are disclosed that can include one or more hydrophilic moieties that help to solubilize the compounds in aqueous environments. | 11-14-2013 |
20140011938 | NANOTEXTURED SURFACES - The invention describes novel compositions that include a cross linking compound, a polymer and a 1 nm to about a 25 micron sized particle optionally with an oxide layer. In particular, the particle is a silica and one which has been pretreated with a silane. | 01-09-2014 |
20140205849 | BRUSH POLYMER COATING BY IN SITU POLYMERIZATION FROM PHOTOREACTIVE SURFACE - The invention provides compositions that include crosslinking agents having multiple photoactivatable groups, such as diaryl ketones, or a diaryl ketone, such as benzophenone, and at least one polymerizable monomer, such as a zwitterionic monomer. The compositions are useful as surface coating agents that provide brush type polymeric coatings. These polymeric coatings can be used on medical devices, such as artificial joints, to reduce wear and tear between the components of the joint and thus reduce or eliminate debris generated by friction between the joint components. | 07-24-2014 |
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20120258313 | COATING AGENTS AND COATED ARTICLES - The invention describes novel coating agents that include a polymer, one or more latent reactive groups and one or more noncovalent linking groups, the noncovalent linking groups selected to interact with a substrate to which the coating agent is applied. The coating agents are useful for providing a coating that can be further functionalized (for example, by application of additional coating layers), or for providing desirable properties to a surface. | 10-11-2012 |
20130171331 | Stimuli Responsive Nanofibers - A stimuli responsive nanofiber that includes a stimuli responsive polymer, such as a thermally responsive polymer, and a cross-linking agent having at least two latent reactive activatable groups. The nanofiber may also include a biologically active material or a functional polymer. The stimuli responsive nanofiber can be used to modify the surface of a substrate. When the nanofiber includes a thermally responsive polymer, the physical properties of the surface can be controlled by controlling the temperature of the system, thus controlling the ability of the surface to bind to a biologically active material of interest. | 07-04-2013 |
20130317086 | NEURAL TRANSFECTION REAGENTS - The invention is directed to transfection reagents for the delivery of nucleic acids into neural cells, compositions including the reagents, methods of preparation of such reagents, methods of transfecting cells with such reagents, and uses thereof. In preferred embodiments the reagents comprise horseradish peroxidase and/or a polycarboxylic acid such as poly(acrylic acid) or poly(methacrylic acid). | 11-28-2013 |
20140199468 | NANOFIBERS CONTAINING LATENT REACTIVE GROUPS - A nanofiber is formed by combining one or more natural or synthetic polymeric materials and one or more than one cross-linking agents having at least two latent reactive activatable groups. The latent reactive activatable nanofiber may be used to modify the surface of a substrate by activating at least one of the latent reactive activatable groups to bond the nanofiber to the surface by the formation of a covalent bond between the surface of the substrate and the latent reactive activatable group. Some of the remaining latent reactive activatable group(s) are left accessible on the surface of the substrate, and may be used for further surface modification of the substrate. Biologically active materials may be immobilized on the nanofiber modified surface by reacting with the latent reactive groups that are accessible on the surface of the substrate. | 07-17-2014 |
20140294783 | IMPLANTABLE SCAFFOLDS AND METHODS OF USE - Inventive concepts relate general to the field of implantable three-dimensional scaffolds. More particularly, methods of preparing and using implantable nanofibrous tissue scaffolds are described. Inventive scaffolds can be used for treatment of defects in a living organism, such as hard or soft tissue defects including bone. | 10-02-2014 |
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20130146086 | ACID REGENERATION OF ION EXCHANGE RESINS FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS - Methods and systems for acid regeneration of ion exchange resins are disclosed. Acid resins designed for use in a variety of cleaning application using a water source use a treated, softened, acidic water source according to the invention. Various methods of using the softened acidic water generated by acid regenerate-able ion exchange resins are disclosed to beneficially reduce spotting, filming and scale buildup on treated surfaces, reduce and/or eliminate the need for polymers, threshold reagents and/or rinse aids, and using protons generated in the acidic water effluent for triggering events useful in various cleaning applications. | 06-13-2013 |
20130146087 | INTEGRATED ACID REGENERATION OF ION EXCHANGE RESINS FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS - Methods and systems for an integrated acid regeneration of ion exchange resins are disclosed for use in cleaning applications. Acid resins designed for use in a variety of cleaning application using a treated, softened, acidic water source are disclosed. Various methods of using the softened acidic water generated by acid regenerate-able ion exchange resins within a cleaning application, e.g. ware wash machine, are disclosed to beneficially reduce spotting, filming and scale buildup on treated surfaces, reduce and/or eliminate the need for polymers, threshold reagents and/or rinse aids, and using protons generated in the acidic water effluent for triggering events useful in various cleaning applications. | 06-13-2013 |
20130167929 | Photovoltaic Cell Containing Novel Photoactive Polymer - Novel photoactive polymers, as well as related photovoltaic cells, articles, systems, and methods, are disclosed. | 07-04-2013 |
20130192637 | UREA SULFATE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE BLEND FOR REGENERATION OF CATION EXCHANGE RESINS - Methods and systems for acid regeneration of ion exchange resins are disclosed. Acid resins designed for use in a variety of cleaning application using a water source use a treated, softened, acidic water source according to the invention. Various methods of using the softened acidic water generated by acid regenerate-able ion exchange resins are disclosed to beneficially reduce spotting, filming and scale buildup on treated surfaces, reduce and/or eliminate the need for polymers, threshold reagents and/or rinse aids, and using protons generated in the acidic water effluent for triggering events useful in various cleaning applications. | 08-01-2013 |
20130192638 | UREA SULFATE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE BLEND FOR REGENERATION OF CATION EXCHANGE RESINS - Methods and systems for an integrated acid regeneration of ion exchange resins are disclosed for use in cleaning applications. Acid resins designed for use in a variety of cleaning application using a treated, softened, acidic water source are disclosed. Various methods of using the softened acidic water generated by acid regenerate-able ion exchange resins within a cleaning application, e.g. ware wash machine, are disclosed to beneficially reduce spotting, filming and scale buildup on treated surfaces, reduce and/or eliminate the need for polymers, threshold reagents and/or rinse aids, and using protons generated in the acidic water effluent for triggering events useful in various cleaning applications. | 08-01-2013 |
20130192639 | ACID REGENERATION OF ION EXCHANGE RESINS FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS - Methods and systems for employing softened acidified water sources from an acid regenerated ion exchange resins are disclosed. Various methods of dispensing and/or using the softened acidic water generated by an acid regenerate-able ion exchange resin are disclosed to beneficially reduce spotting, filming and scale buildup on treated surfaces, reduce and/or eliminate the need for polymers, including water conditioning agents, threshold reagents and/or rinse aids, and using protons generated in the acidic water effluent for triggering events useful in various cleaning applications. | 08-01-2013 |
20140053905 | Novel Photoactive Polymers - This disclosure relates to a photovoltaic cell that includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a photoactive layer disposed between the first and second electrodes. The photoactive layer includes a photoactive polymer containing a first monomer repeat unit, which contains a moiety of formula (1): | 02-27-2014 |
20140124035 | PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL WITH BENZODITHIOPHENE-CONTAINING POLYMER - Benzodithiophene-containing polymers, as well as related photovoltaic cells, articles, systems, and methods, are disclosed. | 05-08-2014 |
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20080265052 | Method of using an ultrasonic spray apparatus to coat a substrate - A method to eject a fluid from a surface. The steps of the method are i.) vibrating a surface of a nozzle in a direction substantially normal to the surface and ii.) providing an amplitude of the vibration that is equal to or greater than about 120 microns. | 10-30-2008 |
20080265055 | Ultrasonic nozzle - An ultrasonic nozzle for applying a coating to an exterior surface of a substrate. The ultrasonic nozzle has an ultrasonic nozzle having an amplitude. The amplitude is greater than 120 microns. | 10-30-2008 |
20080265056 | Ultrasonic spray apparatus to coat a substrate - Field is ejected from a surface of an apparatus. The apparatus comprises a.) a power supply operating at a frequency; b.) a transducer, which upon being applied the power is made to vibrate with a first amplitude; c.) a vibrating nozzle, comprising the surface, which is acoustically coupled to the transducer, to transmit the transducer vibration to the surface with a second amplitude; and, d.) a control unit to control the power supply applied to the transducer. The fluid is delivered to the surface of the nozzle. During this time the control unit cycles the power applied to the transducer at the frequency between a low power level and a high power level. The fluid is ejected from the surface when the high power level (i.e., first power level) is applied to the transducer but not when the low power level (i.e., second power level) is applied to the transducer. | 10-30-2008 |
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20110019557 | PACKET AGGREGATION - Methods and apparatus for improving the efficient use of a wireless channel. Flows of compatible packets to be transmitted are processed in separate queues based on characteristics of the packets, destination and quality of service (QoS) requirements. Aggregation parameters selected for each flow define when packets aggregated on a flow are to be sent. The aggregation parameters may reflect packet type, such as QoS requirements, an application type and/or wireless channel conditions. In some embodiments, the aggregation parameters indicate a threshold frame size or include a threshold time to buffer a packet while waiting for other packets on that flow to fill a frame. When an aggregation parameter for a queue is met, the aggregated packets are transmitted as a frame. The queue is cleared and subsequent packets may begin aggregating. Some types of packets, such as acknowledgment packets, may be sent without aggregation. | 01-27-2011 |
20130343182 | PACKET AGGREGATION - Methods and apparatus for improving the efficient use of a wireless channel. Flows of compatible packets to be transmitted are processed in separate queues based on characteristics of the packets, destination and quality of service (QoS) requirements. Aggregation parameters selected for each flow define when packets aggregated on a flow are to be sent. The aggregation parameters may reflect packet type, such as QoS requirements, an application type and/or wireless channel conditions. In some embodiments, the aggregation parameters indicate a threshold frame size or include a threshold time to buffer a packet while waiting for other packets on that flow to fill a frame. When an aggregation parameter for a queue is met, the aggregated packets are transmitted as a frame. The queue is cleared and subsequent packets may begin aggregating. Some types of packets, such as acknowledgment packets, may be sent without aggregation. | 12-26-2013 |
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20090053896 | Copper polishing slurry - A water-soluble polymer is effective as a removal rate enhancer in a chemical mechanical polishing slurry to polish copper on semiconductor wafers or other copper laid structures, while keeping the etching rate low. The slurry may also include soft particles and certain metal chelating agents, or combinations thereof. The slurry can also comprise an abrasive particle, an organic acid, and an oxidizer. | 02-26-2009 |
20110089143 | HIGHLY DILUTABLE POLISHING CONCENTRATES AND SLURRIES - The present disclosure provides a concentrate for use in chemical mechanical polishing slurries, and a method of diluting that concentrate to a point of use slurry. The concentrate comprises abrasive, complexing agent, and corrosion inhibitor, and the concentrate is diluted with water and oxidizer. These components are present in amounts such that the concentrate can be diluted at very high dilution ratios, without affecting the polishing performance. | 04-21-2011 |
20120003901 | COMPOSITION FOR ADVANCED NODE FRONT-AND BACK-END OF LINE CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING - The present disclosure is directed to a highly dilutable chemical mechanical polishing concentrate comprising an abrasive, an acid, a stabilizer, and water with a point-of-use pH ranging from 2.2-3.5 for planarizing current and next generation semiconductor integrated circuit FEOL/BEOL substrates. | 01-05-2012 |
20120145951 | HIGHLY DILUTABLE POLISHING CONCENTRATES AND SLURRIES - The present disclosure provides a concentrate for use in chemical mechanical polishing slurries, and a method of diluting that concentrate to a point of use slurry. The concentrate comprises abrasive, complexing agent, and corrosion inhibitor, and the concentrate is diluted with water and oxidizer. These components are present in amounts such that the concentrate can be diluted at very high dilution ratios, without affecting the polishing performance. | 06-14-2012 |
20130288478 | HIGHLY DILUTABLE POLISHING CONCENTRATES AND SLURRIES - The present disclosure provides a concentrate for use in chemical mechanical polishing slurries, and a method of diluting that concentrate to a point of use slurry. The concentrate comprises abrasive, complexing agent, and corrosion inhibitor, and the concentrate is diluted with water and oxidizer. These components are present in amounts such that the concentrate can be diluted at very high dilution ratios, without affecting the polishing performance. | 10-31-2013 |
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20110065081 | Electrically erasable writable educational flash card - The invention provides an electrically erasable writable educational flash card comprising electronic display that displays prescribed patterns such as text characters of a language, Arabic numbers, and graphics pictures of a learning subject. Two or more of such cards comprise a youth oriented subject learning educational flash card set. Such card has a look of conventional paper flash card but with advantages: user can erase and write the displaying contents—making the learning activities more enjoyable and effective; the card is ergonomically fitful for young children to play with; and the card does not consume conventional paper, which is made from plant, trees in particular, and therefore conserves forest and environment. The invention further provides an electronic card writer for user to electrically erase and write the contents on the card's display. Alternatively, a commercially available computer or an electronic paper printer can be adapted as an electronic card writer. | 03-17-2011 |
20110097699 | Magnetically erasable writable educational flash card and method for making the same - Disclosed herein are a magnetically erasable writable educational flash card and method for making the same. The method uses a flash card comprising magnetic display panel, a magnetic die of predetermined pattern such as text character of a language, Arabic numeral, symbol or graphical picture of a learning subject, and a magnetic eraser. To make an educational flash card, a controlled repeated small amplitude sliding movement is applied to the flash card's magnetic display panel in contact with the face of the magnetic die resulting visual display of a mirrored silhouette of the magnetic die's predetermined pattern being created on the magnetic display panel. Two or more such cards comprise an educational flash card set for young children. The advantages of such flash card set include: more effective and enjoyable learning through participation, ergonomically fitful for fine motor skills development, better structured and creative learning, and changeable displaying indicia. | 04-28-2011 |
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20090057822 | SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A semiconductor component that includes a leadframe, a discrete passive circuit element, and an active circuit element. The discrete passive circuit element such as, for example, a discrete ferrite core inductor, is mounted either laterally or vertically adjacent to the leadframe. A semiconductor chip is attached to the discrete ferrite core inductor. Bond pads on the semiconductor chip may be electrically coupled to leads from the leadframe or to the discrete ferrite core inductor by wire bonds. The leadframe, discrete ferrite core inductor, semiconductor chip, and wire bonds are protected by an encapsulant such as a mold compound. Other passive circuit elements may be mounted to the discrete ferrite core inductor before encapsulation in the mold compound. | 03-05-2009 |
20110291231 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT AND STRUCTURE - A semiconductor component and methods for manufacturing the semiconductor component that includes a monolithically integrated common mode choke. In accordance with embodiments, a transient voltage suppression device may be coupled to the monolithically integrated common mode choke. | 12-01-2011 |
20110292632 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT AND STRUCTURE THEREFOR - A semiconductor component and a method of manufacturing the semiconductor component that reduces parasitic elements. A semiconductor chip is coupled to a semiconductor chip receiving area of a support structure. The semiconductor chip has at least two power semiconductor devices. A drain contact of a first power semiconductor device is coupled to a source contact of a second power semiconductor device and the drain and source contacts of the first and second power semiconductor devices are joined to the semiconductor chip receiving area. Another semiconductor chip may be bonded to a second semiconductor chip receiving area of the support structure. An energy storage element may be coupled between the source contact of the first power semiconductor device and the drain contact of the second semiconductor device. A protective structure may be formed over the semiconductor chips and the energy storage element. | 12-01-2011 |
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20120193175 | HEAT DISSIPATION PLATE - The present invention provides a heat dissipation plate which includes a heat dissipator and two elastic plates. The heat dissipation plate is adapted to be disposed in a bicycle disc brake. The elastic plates are fixed to the heat dissipator, and the elastic plates are disposed in the bicycle disc brake so as to fix the back panels of the brake linings in the disc brake. Thereby, the elastic plates of the present invention can conduct the heat, which is generated when braking, to the heat dissipator, so that it can prevent the brake linings from overheating when braking. The overheated brake linings may make the disc brake fail to stop the bicycle; therefore, the present invention can enhance the safety of the bicycle disc brake. | 08-02-2012 |
20130284964 | STRUCTURE OF VALVE STEM AND FRAME LINING - A structure of valve stem and frame lining includes a frame lining, a valve body, and a stem. At least two ribs are formed on one face of the frame lining, and the other opposite face of the frame lining is engaged with a base portion of the valve body by molding. The stem is disposed in an air channel of the valve body to control availability of air through the air channel. More particularly, when being disposed on a wheel frame, the frame lining has a width which enables the frame lining to overlap an outer cover engaged with the wheel frame to provide good sealing performance. Besides, the ribs help the frame lining be positioned on the wheel frame. | 10-31-2013 |
20140027215 | HEAT-DISSIPATING DEVICE FOR HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM - A heat-dissipating device for hydraulic brake system is provided. The device includes a heat-dissipating element and a plurality of heat-dissipating tube units. The heat-dissipating element has a heat-dissipating portion which has large surface area, and is located between a brake mechanism and an oil tube. The heat-dissipating tube units are sleeved around the oil tube in order. Thereby, the heat generated by the brake mechanism can be dissipated rapidly by the heat-dissipating element and the heat-dissipating tube units, so as to promote performance of the brake mechanism. | 01-30-2014 |
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20130046768 | FINDING A TOP-K DIVERSIFIED RANKING LIST ON GRAPHS - A method, system and computer program product for finding a diversified ranking list for a given query. In one embodiment, a multitude of date items responsive to the query are identified, a marginal score is established for each data item; and a set, or ranking list, of the data items is formed based on these scores. This ranking list is formed by forming an initial set, and one or more data items are added to the ranking list based on the marginal scores of the data items. In one embodiment, each of the data items has a measured relevance and a measured diversity value, and the marginal scores for the data items are based on the measured relevance and the measured diversity values of the data items. | 02-21-2013 |
20130046769 | MEASURING THE GOODNESS OF A TOP-K DIVERSIFIED RANKING LIST - A method, system and computer program product for measuring a relevance and diversity of a ranking list to a given query. The ranking list is comprised of a set of data items responsive to the query. In one embodiment, the method comprises calculating a measured relevance of the set of data items to the query using a defined relevance measuring procedure, and determining a measured diversity value for the ranking list using a defined diversity measuring procedure. The measured relevance and the measured diversity value are combined to obtain a measure of the combined relevance and diversity of the ranking list. The measured relevance of the set of data items may be based on the individual relevance of each of the data items to the query, and the diversity value may be based on the similarities of the data items to each other. | 02-21-2013 |
20130212047 | MULTI-TIERED APPROACH TO E-MAIL PRIORITIZATION - An apparatus for automating a prioritization of an incoming message, including a batch learning module that generates a global classifier based on training data that is input to the batch learning module. A feedback learning module that generates a user-specific classifier based on a plurality of feedback instances. A feature extraction module that receives the incoming message and a topic-based user model, infers a topic of the incoming message based on the topic-based user model, and computes a plurality of contextual features of the incoming message. A classification module that dynamically determines a priority classification strategy for assigning a priority level to the incoming message based on the plurality of contextual features of the incoming message and a weighted combination of the global classifier and the user-specific classifier, and classifies the incoming message based on the priority classification strategy. | 08-15-2013 |
20130339276 | MULTI-TIERED APPROACH TO E-MAIL PRIORITIZATION - A method of automating incoming message prioritization. The method including training a global classifier of a computer system using training data. Dynamically training a user-specific classifier of the computer system based on a plurality of feedback instances. Inferring a topic of the incoming message received by the computer system based on a topic-based user model. Computing a plurality of contextual features of the incoming message. Determining a priority classification strategy for assigning a priority level to the incoming message based on the computed contextual features of the incoming message and a weighted combination of the global classifier and the user specific classifier. Classifying the incoming message based on the priority classification strategy. | 12-19-2013 |
20140101085 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR EXPEDITING EXPERTISE - A method including generating a global topic model based on a set of data that is updated according to an activity of each user of a plurality of users, the global topic model including a topic representation for a topic, generating a plurality of user models, each user model being generated based on the activity of a respective user, generating an expertise model for the topic based on the activity of at least one user of the plurality of users, the expertise model for the topic setting a target level of knowledge for a first user of the plurality of users, comparing a user model of the first user with the expertise model for the topic, the comparing being performed by a processor of a computer system, and recommending an activity associated with the set of data to the first user based on the comparison. | 04-10-2014 |
20140101086 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR EXPEDITING EXPERTISE - A system including a global topic model building module that builds a global topic model based on a set of data that is updated according to an activity of each user of a plurality of users, a user model building module that builds a plurality of user models, each user model being built based on an activity of a respective user, an expertise model building module that builds an expertise model for the topic based on the activity of at least one user of the plurality of users, the expertise model for the topic setting a target level of knowledge for a first user of the plurality of users, a processor to compare a user model of the first user with the expertise model for the topic; and an expertise assessment and learning recommendation module that recommends an activity associated with the set of data to the first user based on the comparison. | 04-10-2014 |
20150052090 | SEQUENTIAL ANOMALY DETECTION - A dataset including at least one temporal event sequence is collected. A one-class sequence classifier f(x) that obtains a decision boundary is statistically learned. At least one new temporal event sequence is evaluated, wherein the at least one new temporal event sequence is outside of the dataset. It is determined whether the at least one new temporal event sequence is one of a normal sequence or an abnormal sequence based on the evaluation. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed. | 02-19-2015 |
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20130217084 | PRODUCTION OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS FROM CRUDE GLYCEROL - The present invention relates to various methods to produce a variety of omega-3 fatty acids from various species of alga using crude glycerol as a substrate for algal growth. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to various methods to produced docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from a | 08-22-2013 |
20140088317 | PRODUCTION OF OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS FROM CRUDE GLYCEROL - The present invention relates to various methods to produce a variety of omega-3 fatty acids from various species of alga using crude glycerol as a substrate for algal growth. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to various methods to produced docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from a | 03-27-2014 |
20140273171 | REVOLVING ALGAL BIOFILM PHOTOBIOREACTOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An algal growth system can include a flexible sheet material, where the flexible sheet material can be configured to facilitate the growth and attachment of algae. The algal growth system can include a plurality of shafts, where the plurality of shafts can be associated with and support the flexible sheet material, a gear system, a drive motor, where the drive motor can be coupled with the gear system, where the drive motor can actuate the gear system and the plurality of shafts such that the flexible sheet material can be actuated, a fluid reservoir, where the flexible sheet material can be configured to pass through the fluid reservoir, a contacting liquid, and a liquid phase and a gaseous phase. | 09-18-2014 |
20140273172 | PHOTOBIOREACTOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An algal growth system can include a frame and a flexible sheet material that can have a substantially vertical orientation, where the flexible sheet material can be configured to facilitate the growth and attachment of algae, where the flexible sheet material can be supported by the frame. The algal growth system can include a first drive shaft, where the first drive shaft can be coupled with the frame, where the first drive shaft can support and actuate the flexible sheet material, a gear system, where the gear system can be coupled with the first drive shaft, a first roller, where the first roller can be coupled with the frame and can be configured to guide the flexible sheet material, and a drive motor, where the drive motor can be coupled with the gear system, where the drive motor can actuate the gear system and the at least one drive shaft such that the flexible sheet material can be actuated. | 09-18-2014 |
20140273174 | REVOLVING ALGAL BIOFILM PHOTOBIOREACTOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An algal growth system can include a vertical reactor that can include a flexible sheet material, where the flexible sheet material can be configured to facilitate the growth and attachment of algae. The vertical reactor can include a shaft, where the shaft can be associated with and can supports the flexible sheet material and a drive motor, where the drive motor can be coupled with the shaft such that the flexible sheet material can be selectively actuated. The algal growth system can include a raceway pond, where the vertical reactor can be positioned at least partially within the raceway pond, where the raceway pond can include a fluid reservoir, where the flexible sheet material can be configured to pass through the fluid reservoir during operation of the algal growth system, a contacting liquid, where the contacting liquid can be retained within the fluid reservoir and can includes nutrients that facilitate the growth of the algae, and a liquid phase and a gaseous phase, where the liquid phase can include rotating the flexible sheet material through the contacting liquid retained in the fluid reservoir and the gaseous phase can include rotating the flexible sheet material through gaseous carbon dioxide. | 09-18-2014 |