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20110277353 | CUSHIONED ORTHOTIC - An orthotic is disclosed. The orthotic may include a cushioning layer configured to extend from at least the metatarsal region to the proximal heel region, the cushioning layer having a heel region with a protruding heel piece integrally molded as part of the cushioning layer. The orthotic may also include an outer shell layer fixedly coupled to the cushioning layer, the outer shell layer extending longitudinally from at least the medial cuneiform-first metatarsal joint region to the calcaneus bone region of the user, the outer shell layer configured to receive the protruding heel piece. | 11-17-2011 |
20110277354 | CUSHIONED ORTHOTIC - An orthotic is disclosed. The orthotic may include a cushioning layer configured to extend from at least the metatarsal region to the proximal heel region, the cushioning layer having a heel region with a protruding heel piece integrally molded as part of the cushioning layer. The orthotic may also include an outer shell layer fixedly coupled to the cushioning layer, the outer shell layer extending longitudinally from at least the medial cuneiform-first metatarsal joint region to the calcaneous bone region of the user, the outer shell layer configured to receive the protruding heel piece. | 11-17-2011 |
20120143092 | FOOTCARE PRODUCT DISPENSING KIOSK - A kiosk apparatus that may select for a person a recommended footcare product based on pressure measurements collected from pressures sensors or calculated biomechanical data estimates. Pressure measurements and calculated biomechanical data estimates may be used to determine if a foot is unshod on the pressure sensor and also group a person into a classified subgroup. The pressure measurement and calculated biomechanical data estimates may also be used to select a recommended footcare product. | 06-07-2012 |
20120191554 | FOOTCARE PRODUCT DISPENSING KIOSK - A kiosk apparatus that may select for a person a recommended footcare product based on pressure measurements collected from pressures sensors or calculated biomechanical data estimates. Pressure measurements and calculated biomechanical data estimates may be used to determine if a foot is unshod on the pressure sensor and also group a person into a classified subgroup. The pressure measurement and calculated biomechanical data estimates may also be used to select a recommended footcare product. | 07-26-2012 |
20120197161 | FOOTCARE PRODUCT DISPENSING KIOSK - A kiosk apparatus that may select for a person a recommended footcare product based on pressure measurements collected from pressures sensors or calculated biomechanical data estimates. Pressure measurements and calculated biomechanical data estimates may be used to determine if a foot is unshod on the pressure sensor and also group a person into a classified subgroup. The pressure measurement and calculated biomechanical data estimates may also be used to select a recommended footcare product. | 08-02-2012 |
20120198949 | FOOTCARE PRODUCT DISPENSING KIOSK - A kiosk apparatus that may select for a person a recommended footcare product based on pressure measurements collected from pressures sensors or calculated biomechanical data estimates. Pressure measurements and calculated biomechanical data estimates may be used to determine if a foot is unshod on the pressure sensor and also group a person into a classified subgroup. The pressure measurement and calculated biomechanical data estimates may also be used to select a recommended footcare product. | 08-09-2012 |
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20140033829 | FOOTCARE PRODUCT DISPENSING KIOSK - A kiosk apparatus that may select for a person a recommended footcare product based on pressure measurements collected from pressures sensors or calculated biomechanical data estimates. Pressure measurements and calculated biomechanical data estimates may be used to determine if a foot is unshod on the pressure sensor and also group a person into a classified subgroup. The pressure measurement and calculated biomechanical data estimates may also be used to select a recommended footcare product. | 02-06-2014 |
20140107966 | FOOTCARE PRODUCT DISPENSING KIOSK - A kiosk apparatus that may select for a person a recommended footcare product based on pressure measurements collected from pressures sensors or calculated biomechanical data estimates. Pressure measurements and calculated biomechanical data estimates may be used to determine if a foot is unshod on the pressure sensor and also group a person into a classified subgroup. The pressure measurement and calculated biomechanical data estimates may also be used to select a recommended footcare product. | 04-17-2014 |
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20090175562 | Imaging system - A method and apparatus for reconstruction of a region of interest for an object is provided. The reconstruction of the object may be based on chords which may fill a part, all, or more than all of the region of interest. Using chords for reconstruction may allow for reducing data acquired and/or processing for reconstructing a substantially exact image of the ROI. Moreover, various methodologies may be used in reconstructing the image, such as backprojection-filtration, and modified filtration backprojection. | 07-09-2009 |
20110170757 | Imaging System - A method and apparatus for reconstruction of a region of interest for an object is provided. The reconstruction of the object may be based on chords which may fill a part, all, or more than all of the region of interest. Using chords for reconstruction may allow for reducing data acquired and/or processing for reconstructing a substantially exact image of the ROI. Moreover, various methodologies may be used in reconstructing the image, such as backprojection-filtration, and modified filtration backprojection. | 07-14-2011 |
20120215090 | IMAGING SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for reconstruction of a region of interest for an object is provided. The reconstruction of the object may be based on chords which may fill a part, all, or more than all of the region of interest. Using chords for reconstruction may allow for reducing data acquired and/or processing for reconstructing a substantially exact image of the ROI. Moreover, various methodologies may be used in reconstructing the image, such as backprojection-filtration, and modified filtration backprojection. | 08-23-2012 |
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20100247600 | THERAPEUTIC DRUG ELUTING IMPLANT COVER AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A drug-eluting implant cover fabricated from a drug-eluting biocompatible matrix containing at least one elutable drug, a drug-eluting implant cover kit containing at least one drug-eluting implant cover, and a method of manufacturing the same. | 09-30-2010 |
20100266657 | PREFORMED DRUG-ELUTING DEVICE TO BE AFFIXED TO AN ANTERIOR SPINAL PLATE - A drug-eluting device comprising a drug-eluting matrix containing at least one elutable drug, a method of manufacturing a preformed drug-eluting device, and an implant kit comprising the same. | 10-21-2010 |
20110184245 | TISSUE MONITORING SURGICAL RETRACTOR SYSTEM - An apparatus for monitoring the characteristics of tissue adjacent a surgical site and communicating that information to a health care provider includes a retractor, a sensor, and a processing system. The sensor is disposed on the retractor and is configured to measure a parameter indicative of at least one characteristic of the tissue adjacent the first or the second blade. The processing system is in communication with the sensor and configured and arranged to receive information from the sensor indicative of the measured parameter. It includes a threshold stored therein indicative of excessive trauma to the tissue and it is configured in a manner such that it compares the received information to the stored threshold and communicates information to the health care provider regarding the comparison. | 07-28-2011 |
20120116454 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACET JOINT STABILIZATION - In one form, a method for stabilization of a facet joint of the spinal column includes forming a cavity between adjacent bones defining the facet joint and positioning an implant in the cavity between the adjacent bones. In one aspect of this form, the method also includes positioning a bone anchor across the facet joint and engaging the bone anchor with each of the adjacent bones to force the bones toward one another and clamp the implant therebetween. In a further aspect of this form, the implant is a cancellous bone dowel and becomes fractured into a plurality of fragments upon being clamped between the adjacent bones and/or otherwise interacting with the bone anchor. In another form, systems and devices for performing percutaneous facet joint stabilization and/or fusion are provided. However, different forms and applications are also envisioned. | 05-10-2012 |
20130123582 | TISSUE MONITORING SURGICAL RETRACTOR SYSTEM - An apparatus for monitoring the characteristics of tissue adjacent a surgical site and communicating that information to a health care provider includes a retractor, a sensor, and a processing system. The sensor is disposed on the retractor and is configured to measure a parameter indicative of at least one characteristic of the tissue adjacent the first or the second blade. The processing system is in communication with the sensor and configured and arranged to receive information from the sensor indicative of the measured parameter. It includes a threshold stored therein indicative of excessive trauma to the tissue and it is configured in a manner such that it compares the received information to the stored threshold and communicates information to the health care provider regarding the comparison. | 05-16-2013 |
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20080261052 | COATED SUBSTRATES AND POLYMER DISPERSIONS SUITABLE FOR USE IN MAKING THE SAME - A coated substrate comprises a substrate and a coating on at least one surface of the substrate. The coating comprises a prepolymer, polymer, or resin produced, for example, by the reaction of (i) an isocyanate (e.g., a polyisocyanate), (ii) an active hydrogen-terminated colorant, and optionally (iii) at least one reactant selected from the group consisting of chain extenders, polyols, internal surfactants, and combinations thereof. Polymer dispersions suitable for use in making such coated substrates comprise such a prepolymer, polymer, or resin. | 10-23-2008 |
20090253322 | SYNTHETIC LEATHER ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - Novel synthetic leather articles comprise a substrate and a coating applied to a surface of the substrate. The coating comprises a resin and a polymeric colorant. The polymeric colorant comprises a chromophore and an oligomeric constituent bound to the chromophore. Novel methods for producing synthetic leather articles using polymeric colorants are also provided. | 10-08-2009 |
20110111657 | COATED SUBSTRATES AND POLYMER DISPERSIONS SUITABLE FOR USE IN MAKING THE SAME - A coated substrate comprises a substrate and a coating on at least one surface of the substrate. The coating comprises a prepolymer, polymer, or resin produced, for example, by the reaction of (i) an isocyanate (e.g., a polyisocyanate), (ii) an active hydrogen-terminated colorant, and optionally (iii) at least one reactant selected from the group consisting of chain extenders, polyols, internal surfactants, and combinations thereof. Polymer dispersions suitable for use in making such coated substrates comprise such a prepolymer, polymer, or resin. | 05-12-2011 |
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20080217585 | LACTONE STABILIZING COMPOSITIONS - This invention provides a novel class of compounds and compositions and synthetic methods related to lactone antioxidant 3-arylbenzofuranones. The compounds may be useful to prevent yellowing and deterioration of organic materials preferably polymers, such as polyurethane foams as one example. The lactone antioxidants may be polymeric, and may also be liquid or paste in physical form at room temperature. Although it is not necessary for its stabilizing properties, the compositions may, in some species, bear one or more reactive primary OH groups on the polymer chains. The chains may also contain oligomeric oxyalkylene ether and aliphatic ester functional groups, in one embodiment of the invention. | 09-11-2008 |
20100010124 | LACTONE STABILIZING COMPOSITIONS - This invention provides a novel class of compounds and compositions and synthetic methods related to lactone antioxidant 3-arylbenzofuranones. The compounds may be useful to prevent yellowing and deterioration of organic materials preferably polymers, such as polyurethane foams as one example. The lactone antioxidants may be polymeric, and may also be liquid or paste in physical form at room temperature. Although it is not necessary for its stabilizing properties, the compositions may, in some species, bear one or more reactive primary OH groups on the polymer chains. The chains may also contain oligomeric oxyalkylene ether and aliphatic ester functional groups, in one embodiment of the invention. | 01-14-2010 |
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20090311707 | O-GLYCANS AS DIAGNOSTIC MARKERS FOR INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE - The present invention provides diagnostic methods for inflammatory bowel disorders (e.g., Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) comprising assessing expression, structure and/or function of O-glycans in a sample from a subject, as well as antibodies to such molecules. | 12-17-2009 |
20100150883 | STEM CELLS TREATED BY IN VITRO FUCOSYLATION AND METHODS OF USE - A method of in vitro fucosylation of selectin ligands on cord blood-derived hematopoietic stem cells for bone marrow transplantation is disclosed. In this method, an effective amount of an α1,3-fucosyltransferase, e.g., α1,3-fucosyltransferase VI, is used in vitro to treat cord blood-derived hematopoietic stem cells to convert non-functional PSGL-1 or other ligands on the cell surface into functional forms that bind selectins, especially P-selectin or E-selectin. The treated cells have enhanced effectiveness in reconstituting bone marrow in patients in need of such therapy. | 06-17-2010 |
20110097308 | STEM CELLS TREATED BY IN VITRO FUCOSYLATION AND METHODS OF USE - A method of in vitro fucosylation of selectin ligands on cord blood-derived hematopoietic stem cells for bone marrow transplantation is disclosed. In this method, an effective amount of an α1,3-fucosyltransferase, e.g., α1,3-fucosyltransferase VI, is used in vitro to treat cord blood-derived hematopoietic stem cells to convert non-functional PSGL-1 or other ligands on the cell surface into functional forms that bind selectins, especially P-selectin or E-selectin. The treated cells have enhanced effectiveness in reconstituting bone marrow in patients in need of such therapy. | 04-28-2011 |
20130251688 | CELLS TREATED BY IN VITRO FUCOSYLATION AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - A population of cells possesses enhanced selectin binding based upon a fucosylated selectin ligand present on a surface thereof. Methods of producing the population of cells, along with therapeutic methods of using the cells, are also disclosed. | 09-26-2013 |
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20090286774 | PURINONE DERIVATIVES AS HM74A AGONISTS - The present invention relates to purinone derivatives which are agonists of the HM74a receptor. Further provided are compositions and methods of using the compounds herein, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts for the treatment of disease. | 11-19-2009 |
20120035172 | Purinone Derivatives as HM74A Agonists - The present invention relates to purinone derivatives which are agonists of the HM74a receptor. Further provided are compositions and methods of using the compounds herein, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts for the treatment of disease. | 02-09-2012 |
20120077798 | AZETIDINE AND CYCLOBUTANE DERIVATIVES AS JAK INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to azetidine and cyclobutane derivatives, as well as their compositions, methods of use, and processes for preparation, which are JAK inhibitors useful in the treatment of JAK-associated diseases including, for example, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, as well as cancer. | 03-29-2012 |
20130225556 | AZETIDINE AND CYCLOBUTANE DERIVATIVES AS JAK INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to azetidine and cyclobutane derivatives, as well as their compositions, methods of use, and processes for preparation, which are JAK inhibitors useful in the treatment of JAK-associated diseases including, for example, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, as well as cancer. | 08-29-2013 |
20140256941 | PROCESSES AND INTERMEDIATES FOR MAKING A JAK INHIBITOR - This invention relates to processes and intermediates for making {1-{1-[3-fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)isonicotinoyl]piperidin-4-yl}-3-[4-(7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl]azetidin-3-yl}acetonitrile, useful in the treatment of diseases related to the activity of Janus kinases (JAK) including inflammatory disorders, autoimmune disorders, cancer, and other diseases. | 09-11-2014 |
20140371216 | PURINONE DERIVATIVES AS HM74A AGONISTS - The present invention relates to purinone derivatives which are agonists of the HM74a receptor. Further provided are compositions and methods of using the compounds herein, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts for the treatment of disease. | 12-18-2014 |
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20110132525 | Mold And A Method Of Manufacturing Large Diameter FRP Flues - A mold and method is provided for manufacturing a large diameter fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) cylinder. Longitudinal ends of a circumferential plate are connected with end plates. Central axes stick out at the center of the end plates. Both sides of the circumferential plate and in the radial directions are connected with inward flange plates. The inner side of the circumferential plate is equipped with a back plate that is connected with the end plates and the inward flange plates. Supporting beams are set between inner sides of the circumferential plate and the back plate. The method for manufacturing large diameter FRP cylinder includes the following procedures: (1) applying releasing wax on the external surfaces of circumferential plate and inward flange plate on the mold; covering polyester films, making the inner liner; continuously rotating the mold, wind reinforcing fibers around the entire mold external surfaces; and resins or composites are showered along the longitude; (2) curing; (3) mold unloading; (4) truing; and (5) finishing. This invention resolves the inconvenience and technical problems of transporting an entire piece of large diameter FRP cylinders, onsite winding and installations. | 06-09-2011 |
20110136423 | Large Diameter FRP Flues In Large Diameter Chimneys - Large diameter fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) flues are installed inside large diameter concrete chimneys or steel structures, comprising a plurality of large diameter FRP cylindrical sections, jointed end to end and stacked up longitudinally. Large diameter cylinders are comprised of circumferential segments, side jointed together by means of chemical bonding and mechanical fastening to complete the enclosures. Longitudinal sides of each segment are designed in specific joints of inward flanges for connections. The novel mean for large diameter FRP flue design using compositional modular segments, accommodates rapid construction, shop fabrications, corrosion resistance for low maintenance, inertness of over a wide range of adverse, weather conditions for onsite vertical filament winding, overcomes the limitations or even infeasibility of monolithic large diameter FRP cylinders for shipping and transportation and eliminates needs of large opening on the outside chimney structures. In addition to the nature of filament wound FRP composites in low density and physical properties, this invention surpasses steel, alloy metal and conventional FRP flues in numerous aspects in quantity shop fabrications, lower costs, lighter weight, and easier installations, in flue gas desulfurization industries. | 06-09-2011 |
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20100062421 | COMPOSITIONS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR ISOLATING BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS - Compositions, methods, devices, and kits, which include an immobilized-metal support material comprising a substrate having a plurality of —C(O)O | 03-11-2010 |
20100129878 | METHODS FOR NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION - The present invention provides methods for amplifying nucleic acid after isolating nucleic acid from a sample using functionalized support material. | 05-27-2010 |
20100151469 | SAMPLE-PROCESSING REAGENT COMPOSITIONS, METHODS, AND DEVICES - Stable compositions comprising a nucleic acid binding support material comprising a substrate with functional groups attached to the substrate; a lysing enzyme; a water dispersible matrix material; and a saccharide, methods of using the compositions, and products and devices which include the compositions are disclosed. | 06-17-2010 |
20130130270 | FILTRATION METHODS AND DEVICES - A method of filtering a liquid sample that includes passing a sample comprising at least one biological organism through a filter membrane at a water volume flux of at least 100 L/m | 05-23-2013 |
20130266955 | EFFERVESCENT COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - A latent effervescent body comprising a selective agent is disclosed. A method of using the latent effervescent body in a method to selectively enrich a target microorganism is also disclosed. The method comprises providing a sample, a culture medium, and the latent effervescent body. The method further comprises contacting the sample, the culture medium, and the latent effervescent body under conditions to facilitate growth of the target microorganism. The method further comprises releasing the selective agent from the latent effervescent body. Optionally, the method includes detecting a microorganism. | 10-10-2013 |
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20090258108 | FOOD PRODUCT WITH AN ENCAPSULATED LECITHIN MATERIAL - A composition includes a first component containing phospholipids and a second component encapsulating the first component. The composition includes between about 10% and about 80% by weight phospholipids. The composition may be used in chewing gum to provide a gum cud that does not adhere to concrete and does not dissolve in the mouth while chewing. | 10-15-2009 |
20110123672 | GUM BASES, CHEWING GUMS BASED THEREUPON, AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present invention provides gum bases and chewing gums, as well as methods of manufacturing the gum bases. More specifically, the gum bases provided herein contain microparticles comprising a crosslinked polymer. The microparticles render a gum cud comprising the gum base more easily removable from surfaces onto which it may become adhered than gum cuds comprising conventional gum bases. | 05-26-2011 |
20120128980 | GUM BASES CONTAINING NON-UNIFORM CROSSLINKED POLYMER MICROPARTICLES - A gum base comprises nanoparticles and/or non-uniform microparticles containing at least one crosslinked polymer. Non-uniform microparticles may be in the form of polymer composite microparticles, hollow shell microparticles and/or core-shell microparticles. It has been found that such gum bases exhibit desirable chewing properties similar to conventional gum bases. Cuds formed by chewing gum bases containing crosslinked polymer microparticles are easily removable from environmental surfaces such as concrete, fabrics and flooring materials. | 05-24-2012 |
20120237632 | CHEWING GUMS HAVING IMPROVED REMOVABILITY BASED ON EXTENSIONAL FLOW PROPERTIES - A chewing gum, when chewed, produces a cud having improved removability from environmental surfaces by virtue of its extensional viscosity strain hardening parameter. Specifically, the cud has a extensional strain hardening parameter of less than zero or greater than 2.0. | 09-20-2012 |
20120269924 | CHEWING GUMS HAVING IMPROVED REMOVABILITY BASED ON LINEAR VISCOELASTIC SHEAR RHEOLOGY - A chewing gum, when chewed, produces a cud having improved removability from environmental surfaces by virtue of its linear viscoelastic shear rheology. The cud has a specified temperature dependent storage modulus differential (Δ log G′/ΔT) at 25° C. and 60° C. Specifically, the cud has a temperature dependent storage modulus differential less than 0.050. | 10-25-2012 |
20130022708 | GUM BASES HAVING REDUCED POLARITY AND CHEWING GUMS BASED THEREUPON - A gum base, which when formulated into a chewing gum provides a gum cud removable from concrete and cement surfaces, contains 3 to 30 wt. % elastomer, 0 to 32 wt. % elastomer solvent and 0 to 8% paraffin wax and has a polarity index of less than 2.00 MPa½ and chewing gums containing the gum base. | 01-24-2013 |
20140308394 | CHEWING GUM COMPOSITIONS BASED ON DRIED FRUIT POWDERS - Dried fruit powders are used as a replacement for current bulking agents used in chewing gum, such as polyols or sucrose, thereby providing healthier chewing gum options to consumers with real fruit taste. | 10-16-2014 |
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20090166903 | MOLDED WAVEGUIDES - Chemically or biochemically active agents or other species are patterned on a substrate surface by providing a micromold having a contoured surface and forming, on a substrate surface, a chemically or biochemically active agent or fluid precursor of a structure. A chemically or biochemically active agent or fluid precursor also can be transferred from indentations in an applicator to a substrate surface. The substrate surface can be planar or non-planar. Fluid precursors of polymeric structures, inorganic ceramics and salts, and the like can be used to form patterned polymeric articles, inorganic salts and ceramics, reactive ion etch masks, etc. at the surface. The articles can be formed in a pattern including a portion having a lateral dimension of less than about 1 millimeter or smaller. The indentation pattern of the applicator can be used to transfer separate, distinct chemically or biochemically active agents or fluid precursors to separate, isolated regions of a substrate surface. Waveguide arrays, combinatorial chemical or biochemical libraris, etc. can be made. Differences in refractive index of waveguide and cladding can be created by subjecting the waveguide and cladding, made of indentical prepolymeric material, to different polymerization or cross-linking conditions. Interferometers are defined by coupling arrays of waveguides, where coupling can be controlled by altering the difference in refractive index between cladding and waveguide at any desired location of the array. Alteration and refractive index can be created photochemically, chemically, or the like. Sensors also are disclosed, including biochemical sensors. | 07-02-2009 |
20090297388 | CRYSTALLINE NOBEL METAL NANOSTRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR THEIR PREPARATION - Crystalline noble metal nanostructures and methods for their preparation. | 12-03-2009 |
20120028793 | DUAL-OXIDE SINTER RESISTANT CATALYST - A catalyst material for use at elevated temperatures is provided. The material can include a plurality of fibers and a plurality of particles supported on the fibers. In addition, a porous layer can cover the plurality of particles and allow for process fluid to come into contact with the particles, and yet retard sintering of the particles at elevated temperatures is present. The plurality of fibers can be a plurality of nanofibers which may or may not be oxide nanofibers. The particles can be metallic nanoparticles and the porous layer can be a porous oxide layer. | 02-02-2012 |
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20140135945 | POLYMER NANOFIBER SCAFFOLD FOR A HEPARIN / FIBRIN BASED GROWTH FACTOR DELIVERY SYSTEM - A growth factor delivery scaffold combines a heparin/fibrin-based delivery system (HBDS) with a backbone based on polymer nanofibers for tissue (e.g., tendon and ligament) repair. The scaffold has improved surgical handling properties compared to the gelatinous consistency of the prior art HBDS system and retains the capability for delivering mesenchymal cells and controlling the release of growth factors. One application for the scaffold is mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy for flexor tendon repair. The scaffold can deliver growth factors in a sustained manner, can be implanted for flexor tendon repair, is biocompatible, and is not cytotoxic. The growth factor delivery scaffold may also be used in the surgical repair of an injury to bone, muscle, cartilage, or other tissues. | 05-15-2014 |
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20120074394 | Polycyclic Aromatic Molecular Semiconductors and Related Compositions and Devices - Disclosed are new semiconductor materials prepared from polycyclic aromatic compounds. Such compounds can exhibit high carrier mobility and/or good current modulation characteristics. In addition, the compounds of the present teachings can possess certain processing advantages such as solution-processability and/or good stability at ambient conditions. | 03-29-2012 |
20130048949 | Carbonaceous Nanomaterial-Based Thin-Film Transistors - Disclosed are thin film transistor devices incorporating a thin film semiconductor derived from carbonaceous nanomaterials and a dielectric layer composed of an organic-inorganic hybrid self-assembled multilayer. | 02-28-2013 |
20130196469 | Low-Temperature Fabrication of Metal Oxide Thin Films and Nanomaterial-Derived Metal Composite Thin Films - Disclosed are new methods of fabricating metal oxide thin films and nanomaterial-derived metal composite thin films via solution processes at low temperatures (<400° C.). The present thin films are useful as thin film semiconductors, thin film dielectrics, or thin film conductors, and can be implemented into semiconductor devices such as thin film transistors and thin film photovoltaic devices. | 08-01-2013 |
20130200345 | Photocurable Polymeric Materials and Related Electronic Devices - Disclosed are photocurable polymers that can be used as active and/or passive organic materials in various electronic, optical, and optoelectronic devices. In some embodiments, the device can include a dielectric layer prepared from such photocurable polymers. In some embodiments, the device can include a passivation layer prepared from the polymers described herein. | 08-08-2013 |
20130217180 | Low-Temperature Fabrication of Metal Oxide Thin Films and Nanomaterial-Derived Metal Composite Thin Films - Disclosed are new methods of fabricating metal oxide thin films and nanomaterial-derived metal composite thin films via solution processes at low temperatures (<400° C.). The present thin films are useful as thin film semiconductors, thin film dielectrics, or thin film conductors, and can be implemented into semiconductor devices such as thin film transistors and thin film photovoltaic devices. | 08-22-2013 |
20140042369 | Organic Semiconductor Formulations - Disclosed are formulations including an organic semiconducting compound in a liquid medium, where the liquid medium includes (1) a compound in liquid state that has electronic properties complementary to the electronic structure of the organic semiconducting compound and optionally (2) a solvent or solvent mixture for solubilizing the organic semiconducting compound. The present formulations can be used as inks in the fabrication of organic semiconductor devices. | 02-13-2014 |
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