| 23rd week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 32 |
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| 20150153292 | Thermal Analyzer - A thermal analyzer is provided with: a furnace tube; a pair of sample holders; a heating furnace; a measurement chamber; and a measurement unit arranged inside the measurement chamber. The sample holders are arranged inside the furnace tube and are provided with mounting faces on which a pair of sample containers are mounted respectively. The heating furnace has an opening through which a measurement sample is observable, the opening being located at a position above the center of a virtual segment which connects centers of gravity of the mounting faces of the sample holders. The opening is formed to have a size, as viewed in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction and the mounting faces, of 7 mm or more in the direction along the virtual segment and of 3 mm or more in the direction perpendicular to the virtual segment. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153293 | THERMOGRAPHIC INSPECTION SYSTEM - A thermographic inspection system includes a heat source configured to be removably attached to an exterior surface of an object. A thermal imaging device obtains a thermal image of the object, and an analyzing device determines a location of a defect in the object based on the thermal image. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153294 | GAS DETECTOR - A gas detector includes a gas detection element having a protection layer formed of an oxide film mainly containing tantalum oxide (Ta | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153295 | SENSOR FOR DETECTING PROPERTY OF LIQUID - A liquid sensor may comprise a outer member, an inner member, a storage space having a tubular shape defined by the outer member and the inner member, an inflow path disposed on a first side in an axis direction of the storage space, and an outflow path disposed on a second side in the axis direction of the storage space. The inflow path may comprise a center line not passing through a center axis of the storage space in a plane vertical to the axis direction of the storage space such that the liquid inside the storage space forms a spiral flow including a flow from the first side in the axis direction of the storage space to the second side in the axis direction of the storage space and a flow revolving along a circumferential direction of the storage space. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153296 | HUMIDITY SENSOR AND SENSOR ELEMENT - A humidity sensor element includes a dielectric substrate, a nonporous conductive electrode disposed on the dielectric substrate, a permeable conductive electrode having a thickness in a range of from 4 to 10 nanometers and permeable by water vapor, and a detection layer disposed between the nonporous conductive electrode and the permeable conductive electrode. Both conductive electrodes have respective conductive leads attached thereto. The detection layer includes a sulfonated copolymer including monomeric units comprising (I) and (II), Wherein x and y are independently integers in the range of from 2 to 6, and wherein each M independently represents H or an alkali metal. A humidity sensor including the humidity sensor element is also disclosed. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153297 | CAPACITIVE HUMIDITY SENSOR WITH GRAPHENE ELECTRODE - A humidity-sensing device and a method of producing the humidity-sensing device. The humidity-sensing device is of capacitive type and includes a dielectric material with low permeability to moisture and an electrode with permeability to moisture greater than that of the dielectric material with which it is in contact. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153298 | Method of Measuring Hematocrit (HCT), and Measurement Device Using the Method - A method of measuring hematocrit (HCT) and a measurement device using in the method and depends on an electrode test specimen to create a capacitor charging effect and consequential change in discharge current for measurement of hematocrit. The method of measuring hematocrit comprises steps as follows: (a) Instill blood into a pair of test electrodes which is installed in the present invention and apply a voltage to the pair of test electrodes; (b) Remove the voltage applied to the pair of test electrodes and measure a discharge current value; (c) Refer to a predetermined decision rule and the discharge current to obtain a hematocrit value for blood. As such, the present invention which relies on an electrode test specimen in measurement of hematocrit corresponding to a discharge current value during electric discharge contributes to precision and reliability in contrast to conventional hematocrit tests. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153299 | REAL-TIME AIR MONITORING WITH MULTIPLE SENSING MODES - Embodiments of a gas detector with a first gas sensor having a first gas specificity and a first response time and a second gas sensor having a second gas specificity and a second response time. The first gas specificity is different than the second gas specificity, the first response time is different than the second response time, or both the first gas specificity and the first response time are different than the second gas specificity and the second response time. A readout and analysis circuit is coupled to the first and second gas sensors to read and analyze data from the first and second gas sensors, and a control circuit is coupled to the readout and analysis circuit and to the first and second gas sensors to execute logic that operates the first gas sensor, the second gas sensor, or both the first and second gas sensors. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153300 | INTEGRATED TYPE MICROFLUIDIC ELECTROCHEMICAL BIOSENSOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RAPID BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS - The present invention provides an integrated type microfluidic electrochemical biosensor system for rapid biochemical analysis and the usage of the system. The system comprising: a continuous feeding unit for sequentially conveying lead eluent, sample solution, sample eluent, signal probe solution, signal probe eluent and electrochemical detection buffer solution; a microfluidic chip consists of one or more micro-channel network, the microfluidic chip covers the electrode array to form a channel system, capture probes which have interaction with the said sample solution fixed on the surface of the electrode array, said channel system is connected with the continuous feed unit; and a power system for providing power to said continuous feeding unit. The invention innovatively combine three technologies of planar electrode arrays, microfluidic chip technology and continuous feeding unit together, and the integrated type microfluidic electrochemical biosensing system which is small in size and low in cost and has a wide application prospect is provided. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153301 | BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION MEASUREMENT METHOD USING SAME - In a biological information measurement device for measuring, for example, a blood glucose level, it is intended to improve measurement accuracy. In a voltage sweep mode A (a biological information characteristic detection mode), different voltage values are applied between a first input terminal and a second input terminal from a voltage applying unit | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153302 | Process for Biosensor Well Formation - A biochip for molecular detection and sensing is disclosed. The biochip includes a substrate. The biochip includes a plurality of discrete sites formed on the substrate having a density of greater than five hundred wells per square millimeter. Each discrete site includes sidewalls disposed on the substrate to form a well. Each discrete site includes an electrode disposed at the bottom of the well. In some embodiments, the wells are formed such that cross-talk between the wells is reduced. In some embodiments, the electrodes disposed at the bottom of the wells are organized into groups of electrodes, wherein each group of electrodes shares a common counter electrode. In some embodiments, the electrode disposed at the bottom of the well has a dedicated counter electrode. In some embodiments, surfaces of the sidewalls are silanized such that the surfaces facilitate the forming of a membrane in or adjacent to the well. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153303 | SYSTEM FOR DETECTING ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF A MOLECULAR COMPLEX - A system for detecting electrical properties of a molecular complex is disclosed. The system includes an electrode electrically coupled to a molecular complex that outputs an electrical signal affected by an electrical property of the molecular complex, wherein the effect of the electrical property of the molecular complex on the electrical signal is characterized by an expected bandwidth. The system further includes an integrating amplifier circuit configured to: receive the electrical signal from the electrode. The integrating amplifier circuit is further configured to selectively amplify and integrate a portion of the electrical signal over time within a predetermined bandwidth, wherein the predetermined bandwidth is selected at least in part based on the expected bandwidth. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153304 | EXHAUST GAS SENSOR - An exhaust gas sensor ( | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153305 | BASE-BY-BASE RATCHETING OF DNA/RNA IN A Y-SHAPED NANOCHANNEL - A mechanism is provided for ratcheting a double strand molecule. The double strand molecule is driven into a Y-channel of a membrane by a first voltage pulse. The Y-channel includes a stem and branches, and the branches are connected to the stem at a junction. The double strand molecule is slowed at the junction of the Y-channel based on the first voltage pulse being weaker than a force required to break a base pair of the double strand molecule. The double strand molecule is split into a first single strand and a second single strand by driving the double strand molecule into the junction of the Y-channel at a second voltage pulse. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153306 | MINI-GEL COMB - Molds for casting and retaining electrophoresis gel strips are provided, along with methods, kits, and systems for performing electrophoresis, electroelution, and/or electroblotting using these molds. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153307 | SYSTEM FOR RAPID ELECTROPHORESIS BINDING METHOD AND RELATED KITS AND COMPOSITIONS - An improved staining method and system is described for staining a biopolymer such as a peptide, a protein, an RNA, a DNA, an oligosaccharide or a complex containing a peptide, a protein, an RNA, a DNA, or an oligosaccharide in a matrix. The method includes the step of moving a staining reagent into the matrix using an electric force. The staining time can be dramatically reduced relative to conventional technologies. The improved staining method can particularly be used, for example, to stain proteins after gel separation. Other related methods, related kits and related systems for carrying out the staining method are also described. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153308 | CONTINUOUS CELL DETECTION BY ISOTACHOPHORESIS - The present invention provides a system including: a protein having a domain that binds a membranal component; an inlet for sample flow, an Isotachophoresis (ITP) system and a flow generating means connected or coupled to the aqueous parts of the ITP. The invention also provides a method for detecting and or sorting cells with this system. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153309 | BASE-BY-BASE RATCHETING OF DNA/RNA IN A Y-SHAPED NANOCHANNEL - A mechanism is provided for ratcheting a double strand molecule. The double strand molecule is driven into a Y-channel of a membrane by a first voltage pulse. The Y-channel includes a stem and branches, and the branches are connected to the stem at a junction. The double strand molecule is slowed at the junction of the Y-channel based on the first voltage pulse being weaker than a force required to break a base pair of the double strand molecule. The double strand molecule is split into a first single strand and a second single strand by driving the double strand molecule into the junction of the Y-channel at a second voltage pulse. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153310 | TURBINE BLADE TESTING DEVICE AND TESTING METHOD THEREOF - According to one embodiment, a testing device of a turbine blade includes: a non-compressive elastic medium brought into close contact with a platform of the turbine blade in a state fastened to a turbine rotor; a probe which has piezoelectric elements arranged in an array and transmits ultrasound waves toward a fastening portion of the turbine blade through the elastic medium and receives echo waves; and a display portion for imaging an internal region of the fastening portion on the basis of the echo waves and displaying the same. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153311 | SYSTEM FOR MEASURING PROPAGATION VELOCITY OF SOUND WAVE AND METHOD OF MEASURING PROPAGATION VELOCITY OF SOUND WAVE - The present invention provides an apparatus for measuring the propagation velocity of a sound wave that may easily and accurately measure the propagation velocity of a sound wave in the horizontal and vertical directions of the sample by using the fixing unit preventing the measurement unit from vibrating and the distance measurement unit capable of accurately measuring the distance between the sound wave transmission and reception units, and a method of measuring the propagation velocity of a sound wave by using the apparatus. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153312 | Modular Mobile Inspection Vehicle - A modular inspection vehicle having at least first and second motion modules is provided. The first and second motion modules are connected to a chassis. The first motion module includes a first wheel mounted to the chassis. The second motion module includes second wheel mounted to the chassis, the second wheel being at an angle to the first wheel. The vehicle further includes a navigation module configured to collect position data related to the position of the vehicle, an inspection module configured to collect inspection data related to the vehicle's environment, and a communication module configured to transmit and receive data. The vehicle can also include a control module configured to receive the inspection data and associate the inspection data with received position data that corresponds to the inspection data collect at a corresponding position for transmission via the communication module. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153313 | INTERFACE INSPECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - An interface inspection method according to the present invention includes a step S | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153314 | Fast Field Mud Gas Analyzer - A fast field mud gas analyzer is presented. The fast field mud gas analyzer has a splitter system; a plurality of analytical lines composed of a micro chromatographic column and one or more detector; one or more heating element; and a computer system. The splitter system selectively applies a portion of an effluent sample flow through one or more outlets. The analytical lines are in fluid communication with the splitter system and receive at least a portion of the effluent sample flow. The micro chromatographic column separates portions of the effluent sample flow. The detector analyzes the separated portions and generates information indicative of analysis of the separated portions. The heating element heats the portion of the effluent sample flow within the analytical line. The computer system controls the splitter system and the one or more heating element and receives the information from the detectors. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153315 | CONDITION CHANGE LABELS - Described herein are condition change labels, methods of forming them, and methods of using them. Generally, condition change labels include a first layer including a blister laminated to a first side of a bottom layer thereby creating a container; an indicator substance located in the container; and an adhesive disposed on at least a portion of a second side of the bottom layer, wherein the condition change label has a stiffness less than about 0.06 mN·m. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153316 | ANALYSIS OF EXHAUST GAS - A method and system of measuring non-methane hydrocarbons in exhaust gas. The method includes sampling exhaust gas, wherein the exhaust gas includes native carbon dioxide, non-methane hydrocarbons and methane. The native carbon dioxide present in the exhaust gas is removed followed by oxidation of the non-methane hydrocarbons to produce carbon dioxide. The concentration of carbon dioxide is then measured and provides a direct indication of the non-methane hydrocarbon concentration. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153317 | System for Inexpensive Characterization of Air Pollutants and Inexpensive Reduction of Indoor Dust - The invention describes software (including mathematical models implemented in software) and related electronic circuits that can be used to combine data from local, inexpensive dust sensors (particle counters) with Internet-available rich data on pollutants, weather, optional household devices, sensors, and appliances to create a rich picture of the local environment, shape that environment through non-trivial control of said household appliances and ventilation systems to reduce buildup of household dust on surfaces or reduce sensitive individuals' exposure to specific pollutants, and monitor individuals' exposure to pollutants. The software might live in a smartphone (such as the inventors' iPhone prototype), related hardware devices (such as a pollution sensor communicating via bluetooth with the smartphone) or in heating/cooling control system such as a common household thermostat. In particular, advanced control of windows or inexpensive air filters within a common forced air climate system to mitigate air pollution inexpensively are envisioned. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153318 | METHODS OF IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL COMPONENTS FOR TARGETED DRUG DELIVERY COMPOSITIONS - Methods of preparing compositions for preferential distribution of active agents to injury sites are provided. The compositions may comprise a polymer with hydrophilic properties and one or more active agents, such as compounds comprising hydrophilic metal ions. Because the delivery ligand and the active agent are specifically selected so the interactions between them are mainly of an ionic nature. Methods of identifying suitable components for such compositions are also disclosed. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153319 | SENSING AND ACTUATION OF BIOLOGICAL FUNCTION USING ADDRESSABLE TRANSMITTERS OPERATED AS MAGNETIC SPINS - Methods and apparatuses for sensing biological functions are disclosed. Sensors can be implanted in an organ, such as the brain, and a magnetic field gradient applied to the biological tissue. The field causes the sensors to have different resonant frequencies allowing their spatial localization. The sensors can harvest power from the external coils to be able to retransmit data. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153320 | MANUFACTURABLE SUB-3 NANOMETER PALLADIUM GAP DEVICES FOR FIXED ELECTRODE TUNNELING RECOGNITION - A technique is provided for manufacturing a nanogap in a nanodevice. An oxide is disposed on a wafer. A nanowire is disposed on the oxide. A helium ion beam is applied to cut the nanowire into a first nanowire part and a second nanowire part which forms the nanogap in the nanodevice. Applying the helium ion beam to cut the nanogap forms a signature of nanowire material in proximity to at least one opening of the nano gap. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153321 | BLOOD PRODUCT MANAGEMENT METHOD USING RBC DEFORMABILITY - A method for using red blood cell deformability testing to improve management of blood product comprising RBC, the method comprising: generating deformability data for red blood cells corresponding to a respective unit of blood product; correlating the deformability data with red blood cell viability or efficacy based on available data; obtaining a representation of quality for the respective unit; and based on the representation of quality assigning a rank and/or timing a transfer. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153322 | VITAMIN D DEFICIENCIES - Methods for determining the amount of vitamin D compounds in a sample are provided. The methods can employ LC-MS/MS techniques and optionally the use of deuterated internal standards. Methods for diagnosing vitamin D deficiencies are also provided. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153323 | PLASMA SEPARATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PLASMA SEPARATION - The disclosure relates to a system for separating plasma from whole blood, with a collector vessel for receiving whole blood, a filtering device for extracting plasma, whose input side can be attached to the collector vessel, and with a transport unit furnished with a pump for creating a partial vacuum. The transport unit is part of an analyser and the filtering device together with the attached collector vessel may be docked onto the sample input part of the analyser via the output side of the filtering device. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153324 | NON-INVASIVE METHOD FOR MEASURING PROLIFERATION AND DIFFERENTIATION STATE OF CELLS BY USING MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECTROSCOPY, AND CELL PROLIFERATION AND DIFFERENTIATION MARKER FOR MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECTROSCOPY USED THEREFOR - Provided are a noninvasive measurement of cell signals and a method thereof, wherein the measurement method can ascertain cell proliferation and differentiation states using MRS and can enable cells to be reused so that cell states can be evaluated with improved reproducibility and reliability. And since the cell signals are noninvasively measured using the MRS, the corresponding cells can be reused so that the cost and time needed for one experiment can be remarkably reduced. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153325 | TOXIN DETECTION USING STEM CELL DERIVED NEURONS - The present invention relates to neurons derived from a progenitor cell population, capable of forming synapse and producing neurotransmitter signals. Further, methods of producing such neurons and methods of detecting toxin activity using such neurons are disclosed. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153326 | QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF CONTACT-DEPENDENT CELL-TO-CELL TRANSFER AND DISEASE TRANSMISSION - A method for a microscope-based quantitative analysis of contact-dependent cell-to-cell transfer between cells. Single donor cells containing a traceable marker are cultured in a lawn of acceptor cells to allow cell-to-cell transfers. The donor and acceptor cells are then imaged and/or stained for microscopy to determine the location, shape and volumes of donor cells and of surrounding acceptor cells within selected regions of interest. The spatial distribution of the traceable marker in each volumetric picture element of the region of interest is determined and analyzed to determine quantitatively and qualitatively the substance transfer. The method allows a reliable quantitative evaluation of the effect of an active agent on cell-to-cell molecular communication and disease transmission. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153327 | Endogenous and Non-Endogenous Versions of Human G Protein-Coupled Receptors - The invention disclosed in this patent document relates to transmembrane receptors, more particularly to a human G protein-coupled receptor for which the endogenous ligand is unknown (“orphan GPCR receptors”), and most particularly to mutated (non-endogenous) versions of the human GPCRs for evidence of constitutive activity. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153328 | SURFACE ISOTROPY AS A MARKER FOR EPIDERMAL MATURATION - The present invention relates to a method for determining the isotropy of the skin surface of a subject, and hence the degree of maturation of the said skin surface, by examining various parameters reflecting the cell organization. Methods for identifying active agents, raw materials and formulation are also provided. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153329 | ASSAY SYSTEM FOR GLP-2 RECEPTOR LIGANDS - Disclosed herein is a method for measuring the contractility of intestinal tissue upon treatment with GLP-2 or a GLP-2 ligand. Also disclosed is an assay which directly measures the activity of GLP-2 or GLP-2 ligands ex vivo and permits the screening of putative GLP-2 ligands in native tissue. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153330 | sAPP-alpha as a Biomarker for Prediction of Inflammatory and Autoimmune-Related Disorders - The subject invention pertains to the use of amyloid precursor protein-alpha (sAPP-α) as a biomarker for prediction of a subject's risk of developing inflammatory and/or autoimmune-related disorders. In addition, the present invention provides methods for optimizing vaccine schedules and compositions, thereby preventing or reducing the risks of vaccine-induced inflammatory and/or autoimmune-related disorders. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153331 | METABOLOMICS IN PNEUMONIA AND SEPSIS - The present invention describes a global metabolomic profile of patients with community acquired pneumonia (CAP) and sepsis. The metabolomic profile of endogenous small molecules blood was determined using mass-spectrometry. The global metabolomic profile in plasma demonstrated broad differences between CAP and sepsis patients when comparing those who do and do not survive at 90 days. Increases in specific metabolite biomarkers displayed on a heat map provide early diagnosis of these medical conditions to allow for early intervention and aggressive treatment. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153332 | DISPOSABLE DIAGNOSTIC CARD AND ELECTRONIC READING DEVICE - The invention relates to a disposable diagnostic card for detecting an analyte in a fluid sample, comprising a base with a support surface for supporting a reagent strip and a sample receiving chamber; and a cover placed tightly on the base with an opening over the chamber of the base for introducing the sample, and a window over part of the reagent strip for observing a reaction thereon. An end of the reagent strip is bent and inserted into the sample receiving chamber, the sample in the chamber being movable by capillary action through the reagent strip from said bent end. The invention also relates to an electronic reading device having a housing for inserting a diagnostic card, optical reading means for reading a change in color on the reagent strip, and display means for visually presenting the results of the reading. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153333 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING MICROCARRIERS AND FOR PERFORMING BIOLOGICAL ASSAYS - The method according to the invention consists in providing a wafer having a bottom layer, a top first sacrificial layer and an insulating layer, structuring the first sacrificial layer to form a three dimensional structure onto which a first structural layer is deposited to define a corresponding three dimensional structure on the bottom surface of the first structural layer. The method consists also in forming a second three dimensional structure on the upper surface of the first structural layer. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153334 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE CONTENT OF A LIGAND IN A SAMPLE (ALTERNATIVES) - The invention relates to biology and medicine, specifically to the field of biochemical assays, and makes it possible to determine the presence of a ligand in a sample qualitatively or quantitatively. The essence of the invention consists in a method for determining the content of molecules of at least one type of ligand in a sample; in said method an agent or a carrier is selected, said agent or carrier having a blockable object which is not capable of specifically interacting with the detectible ligand and which participates directly or indirectly in the generation of a detectible signal, wherein spatial blocking or spatial electrostatic blocking of said blockable object governs a change in the detectible signal, on the basis of which a ligand is determined in the sample. The technical result of using the invention consists in increasing the sensitivity of the method to the detectible ligand, in reducing the assay time, in reducing the amounts of reagents required for the assay, in increasing the convenience of carrying out the assay, and in providing for the possibility of carrying out the assay in the field as well. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153335 | ANALYSIS DEVICE AND ANALYSIS METHOD - Biomolecules are specifically captured with magnetic particles and the biomolecules are labeled with fluorescence. A magnetic field generator, for attracting the magnetic particles to the support substrate, is provided on the reverse face of the support substrate, and an adhesion layer is provided on the surface of the support substrate to hold the magnetic particles. First, a dispersing solution for the magnetic particles is placed on the surface of the support substrate with the magnetic field in an off state. Next, the magnetic field is turned on, and the magnetic particles in solution are attracted to the support substrate surface. The magnetic particles colliding with the support substrate adhere to the adhesion layer of the support substrate surface, and then the magnetic field is turned off. Thus, aggregations can be broken up while the magnetic particles are held, and a magnetic particle layer on the support substrate can be a single layer. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153336 | MAGNETIC SYSTEM FOR PARTICLE ATTRACTION IN A PLURALITY OF CHAMBERS - The invention relates to a magnetic sample-processing device, particularly a sensor device ( | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153337 | Assay Device Having Uniform Flow Around Corners - An assay device includes: a liquid sample zone; a reagent zone downstream and in fluid communication with the sample zone containing a reagent material; a detection zone in fluid communication with the reagent zone having capture elements bound thereto; and a wicking zone in fluid communication with the capture zone having a capacity to receive liquid sample flowing from the detection zone. The sample receiving zone, the reagent zone, the detection zone and the wicking zone define a fluid flow path and at least a part of the fluid flow path has a substrate and projections which extend substantially vertically from the substrate, wherein the projections have a height, cross-section and a distance between one another that defines a space between the projections capable of generating capillary flow parallel to the substrate surface. In addition, the fluid flow path having projections includes a corner section which changes the direction of the flow path. The projections in or around the corner section are modified to maintain the configuration of the flow front of the sample flowing through the flow path after the corner is substantially the same configuration as before the corner. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153338 | Low Volume Assay Device Having Increased Sensitivity - An assay device includes: a liquid sample zone; a reagent zone downstream and in fluid communication with the sample addition zone containing a reagent material; a detection zone in fluid communication with the reagent zone. The detection zone has a substrate and projections which extend substantially vertically from the substrate, wherein the projections have a height, cross-section and a distance between one another that defines a capillary space between the projections capable of generating capillary flow parallel to the substrate surface. The device is capable of creating a reagent plume in the detection zone that includes liquid sample and dissolved reagent, where the width of the reagent plume extends substantially across the width of the detection zone, The device further includes a wicking zone in fluid communication with the detection zone having a capacity to receive liquid sample flowing from the detection zone. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153339 | IMMUNOASSAY STANDARDS AND MEASUREMENT OF CLINICAL BIOMARKERS USING INTRA-ASSAY CALIBRATION STANDARDS - The present invention provides novel compositions and methods for creating quantitative standards to calibrate analytes. These compositions and methods enable the creation of standards and calibrators for analyzing analytes and measuring clinical biomarkers. Also provided are kits comprising the novel compositions for use in assays, for example sandwich immunoassays. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153340 | COMPOSITION FOR DIAGNOSIS OF BEHCET'S DISEASE - The present invention relates to a composition for the diagnosis of Behcet's disease, comprising an agent for measuring the expression level of macrophage mannose receptor 1 (CD206), a kit for the diagnosis of Behcet's disease, and an information providing method using the same. According to the present invention, it is possible to diagnose the pathogenesis of Behcet's disease without being affected by symptoms of Behcet's disease or prescription drugs and differentially diagnose between active Behcet's disease and inactive Behcet's disease. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153341 | NANOPROBE, AND METHOD FOR DETECTING TARGET MATERIAL USING SAME - Provided is a nanoprobe based on a self-replicating biological material. The nanoprobe includes a binding agent existing in a first region of the biological material and capable of binding specifically to a target analyte, and nanoparticles existing in a second region of the biological material and providing an optical detection signal. The use of the nanoprobe enables quantitative analysis and multiplexed analysis of a target. In addition, the nanoprobe is easy to fabricate on a large scale. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153342 | Serological Methods and Diagnostic Tests for Syphilis Antibodies - A method of detecting antibodies to syphilis antigens includes providing a syphilis detection kit having a screening solid-phase platform with a screening portion coated with non-treponemal syphilis antigens. The screening portion is fabricated by initially dissolving cholesterol in an organic solvent and further diluting the dissolved cholesterol in an ethanol solution comprising cardiolipin and lecithin to form an antigen solution, permitting the antigen solution to evaporate at the screening portion and at least partially coating the screening portion with an antigen coating, and stabilizing the antigen coating into a syphilis antigen complex by overcoating the antigen coating with an overcoat solution comprising an inert protein. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153343 | DETECTION SYSTEM FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE - A rapid, easy, and highly sensitive detection system is herein described for the identification of resistance of animal plant pests to neonicotinoids and pymetrozine. Further, a method for controlling insect pests, in particular resistant pests is provided. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153344 | COELENTERAZINE ANALOGUES AND COELENTERAMIDE ANALOGUES - Coelenterazine analogues with different luminescence properties from conventional ones and coelenteramide analogues with different fluorescence properties from conventional ones have been desired. The invention provides coelenterazine analogues modified at the 8-position of coelenterazine and coelenteramide analogues modified at the 2- or 3-position of coelenteramide. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153345 | ANTIBODIES SPECIFIC TO E6 PROTEINS OF HPV AND USE THEREOF - The subject invention provides an antibody composition for detecting E6 protein of at least one HPV strain in a sample. The subject antibodies may be used to detect oncogenic HPV E6 proteins in a sample, and the antibodies find use in a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic applications, including methods of diagnosing and treating cancer. Kits for performing the subject methods and containing the subject antibodies are also provided. Also disclosed in the present invention is a method of generating an antibody that specifically binds to amino-terminus of E6 proteins of at least two HPV strains. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153346 | LUNG CANCER SIGNATURE - The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for cancer diagnosis, research and therapy, including but not limited to, cancer markers. In particular, the present disclosure relates to cancer markers as diagnostic markers and clinical targets for lung cancer. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153347 | LUNG CANCER DIAGNOSTIC ASSAY - A diagnostic assay for determining presence of lung cancer in a patient depends, in part, on ascertaining the presence of an antibody associated with lung cancer using random polypeptides. The assay predicated lung cancer prior to evidence of radiographically detectable cancer tissue. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153348 | BIOMARKERS FOR OVARIAN CANCER: Beta 2 MICROGLOBULIN - The present invention provides protein-based biomarkers and biomarker combinations that are useful in qualifying ovarian cancer status in a patient. In particular, the biomarkers of this invention are useful to classify a subject sample as ovarian cancer or non-ovarian cancer. The biomarkers can be detected by SELDI mass spectrometry. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153349 | Method for Quantifying Immune Cells in Tumoral Tissues and its Applications - A method for assessment of a number or density of immune cells in tumoral tissues comprising the steps consisting in: a. providing one or more immunostained slices of tissue section obtained by an automated slide-staining system by using antibodies binding specifically to antigens (markers) expressed by immune cells. b. proceeding to digitalisation of the slides of step a. by high resolution scan capture, whereby a high definition (4.6 μm/pixel or better) digital picture of the slide to be analysed is obtained, c. detecting the slice of tissue section on the digital picture d. analyzing the slice of tissue section for defining (i) the tumour (CT) and (ii) the invasive margin of the tumour (IM), e. providing a size reference grid with uniformly distributed units having a same surface, said grid being adapted to the size of the tumour to be analyzed, e1. checking the quality of immunostaining, f. detecting and quantifying stained cells of each unit whereby the number or the density of immune cells stained of each unit is assessed. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153350 | PORPHYRINIC COMPOUNDS FOR USE IN FLOW CYTOMETRY - The present invention provides a method of detecting (e.g., by flow cytometry) a target compound, cell or particle, wherein the target is labelled with a detectable luminescent compound. The method comprises utilizing as the detectable luminescent compound a compound comprising a porphyrinic macrocycle such as a porphyrin, chlorin, bacteriochlorin, or isobacteriochlorin. In particular embodiments, the detectable luminescent compound comprises a compound of the formula A-A′-Z—B′—B, wherein: A is a targeting group or member of a specific binding pair that specifically binds the detectable luminescent compound to the target compound, cell or particle; A′ is a linker group or covalent bond; B′ is a linker group or covalent bond; B is a water-soluble group; and Z is the porphyrinic macrocycle. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153351 | CALIBRATION MATERIAL DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS - A device includes: a first portion configured to be grasped by the hand of the user, and a second portion defining a reservoir containing a control material, wherein the control material contains a target analyte in a known or predetermined concentration. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153352 | NEW BIOMARKERS TO ESTIMATE THE RISK OF ALLOGRAFT FAILURE AND PATIENT MORTALITY AFTER ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION - Circulating uncarboxylated Gla-proteins, in particular desphospho-uncarboxylated MGP(dp-ucMGP) and uncarboxylated osteocalcin (ucOC), are provided as prognostic biomarkers for allograft failure and mortality in patients who received organ transplantation and who are under immunosuppressive medication. A diagnostic tool is provided to monitor vitamin K status in such patients, i.e. the level of uncarboxylated species of extra-hepatic vitamin K-dependent proteins. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153353 | METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING CHRONIC VALVULAR DISEASE - The invention provides methods for diagnosing chronic valvular disease in an animal. The methods comprise obtaining a sample from the animal; analyzing the sample for the presence of one or more metabolites associated with chronic valvular disease; comparing the amount of each such metabolite identified in the sample to a corresponding amount of the same metabolite present in a sample from one or more comparable control animals that do not suffer from chronic valvular disease; and using said comparison to diagnose chronic valvular disease in the animal if the metabolites found in the animal's sample is greater than or less than the amount present in the control animal's sample. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153354 | Methods and Compositions for Characterizing Phenotypes Using Kinome Analysis - Isolated peptides, arrays comprising a plurality of peptides and methods of use thereof are provided which can be used for identifying bee phenotypes and selecting bee lines with favourable characteristics. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153355 | VIRAL PARTICLE-BASED PROTEIN-PROTEIN INTERACTION - The disclosure relates to a virus-like particle in which a protein complex is entrapped, ensuring the formation of the protein complex under physiological conditions, while protecting the protein complex during purification and identification. The disclosure further relates to the use of such virus-like particle for the isolation and identification of protein complexes. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153356 | PEPTIDE AND ANTIBODY LIBRARIES AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates generally to antibody libraries, polypeptide libraries and the uses thereof, including methods for producing antibody libraries, methods for identifying an antibody to a target, and methods for identifying a target associated with a condition. In specific embodiments, the present invention relates to an antibody library comprising at least 10,000 different members, which can be used for screening an antibody with high affinity against a protein of interest | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153357 | Compositions, Methods for Treatment, and Diagnoses of Autoimmunity-Related Disorders and Methods for Making Such Compositions - The present invention provides compositions and methods useful in the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmunity-related disorders, including cancers and other disorders involving angiogenesis, as well as non-cancer disorders involving a dysfunction in the immune system. In some embodiments, the invention described a plasma assay. In other embodiments, urine assay. In certain other embodiments, the invention provides therapeutic methods comprising removing toxic autoantibodies from the circulation of a patient, e.g., via plasmapheresis, and subsequently infusing the patient with one or more immunoglobulins or immunoglobulin complexes to restore the immune system of the patient to a baseline status whereby the patient's restored immune system either eliminates the source of the disorder (e.g., in the case of cancers) or no longer causes the disease or disorder (e.g., in the case of autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, latent autoimmune type 1 diabetes in adults (LADA) and the like). Methods of making the high activity IVIG preparation are also provided. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153358 | MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING SHELLFISH ALLERGY - The disclosure provides materials and methods for diagnosing, treating and preventing shellfish allergic reactions, including allergic reactions to shrimp. The technology involves one or more shellfish-specific proteins selected from the group of myosin light chain, sarcoplasmic calcium-binding protein, hemocyanin, fatty acid binding protein, and troponin C, for example from shrimp, as well as encoding polynucleotides, vectors host cells, and specific binding partners for such proteins, e.g., antibodies. In compositions comprising a plurality of shellfish allergens, any of the aforementioned proteins may be included, as may arginine kinase and tropomyosin. The methods according to the disclosure include methods of making the specific binding partners such as antibodies as well as methods of using the materials of the disclosure to diagnose, treat or prevent an allergic reaction to shellfish, e.g., shrimp. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153359 | DISPLAY OF BINDING AGENTS - The present application relates to a method of preparing a genetic package displaying oligomers of modular antibody domains binding to a target and to a scaffold ligand as well as to vectors and libraries of genetic packages produced thereby. The invention further relates to methods of selecting suitable linker sequences for use in such oligomer display. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153360 | 1L1RL-1 as a Cardiovascular Disease Marker and Therapeutic Target - This invention pertains to methods and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions. More specifically, the invention relates to isolated molecules that can be used to diagnose and/or treat cardiovascular conditions including cardiac hypertrophy, myocardial infarction, stroke, arteriosclerosis, and heart failure. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153361 | Status of Tuberculosis Infection in an Individual - In a first aspect, the present invention relates to a method for diagnosing or determining the status of tuberculosis infection in an individual afflicted with or suspected to be afflicted with tuberculosis infection. In a further aspect, a method for the stratification of the therapeutic regimen of an individual with tuberculosis infection is provided as well as a method for predicting a clinical outcome or determining treatment course in an individual afflicted with tuberculosis infection. Moreover, the present invention provides a method for monitoring the change from latent into active status of tuberculosis infection or vice versa in an individual. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a kit for use in diagnosing or detecting the status of tuberculosis infection as well as to | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153362 | METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING OSTEOARTHRITIS - A method of predicting the risk of developing osteoarthritis (OA) comprising: (a) measuring the nuclear cellular level of prohibitin (PHB-1) in nucleated cells present in a blood sample from a subject having or suspected of having OA; and (b) comparing said nuclear cellular level to that corresponding to a control sample; and (c) identifying the subject as being at risk of developing OA when the nuclear cellular level of said PHB-1 in said blood sample is higher than in the control sample. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153363 | MARKERS OF THE MALE UROGENITAL TRACT - Methods for detecting urogenital conditions or urogenital status in a subject are described comprising measuring urogenital markers or polynucleotides, encoding the markers in a sample from the subject. The invention also provides localization or imaging methods for urogenital conditions, and kits for carrying out the methods of the invention. The invention also contemplates therapeutic applications for urogenital conditions employing urogenital markers, polynucleotides encoding the markers, and/or binding agents for the markers. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153364 | BIOMARKERS FOR TANGLE-PREDOMINANT DEMENTIA - This invention relates to the field of screening for, identifying, and diagnosing tangle-predominant dementia (TPD). Specifically, this invention provides various biomarkers for this disease, and methods of using these biomarkers to correctly subclassify patients with Alzheimer's-type dementia by differentiating TPD patients from those with classical Alzheimer's disease (AD), as well as prodromal AD, and mild cognitive impairment due to AD. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153365 | POLYPEPTIDES, NUCLEIC ACIDS AND USES THEREOF - We describe an ELABELA polypeptide comprising a sequence CXXXRCXXXHSRVPFP (SEQ ID NO: 1), in which X signifies an amino acid residue, such as a sequence selected from the group consisting of: SEQ ID NO: 2 to SEQ ID NO: 18, preferably CLQRRCMPLHSRVPFP (SEQ ID NO: 2), or a fragment, homologue, variant or derivative thereof, which polypeptide is capable of maintaining self-renewal and/or pluripotency of a stem cell. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153366 | At-Home Blood Pregnancy Test Kit - Disclosed is an at-home blood pregnancy test kit that can identify the presence of hCG in a blood sample to detect pregnancy in female mammals. The present kit includes a housing having a sample strip that is in fluid communication with a sample pad for holding a blood sample, a test pad, and a conjugate pad. The housing further includes a test window and a push button for releasing a reagent that can react with hCG. The reagent and the test pad include antibodies that can bind with hCG antigens to detect presence of the same. The test window is adapted to display a symbol that indicates a negative pregnancy test result in the absence of hCG, or display a symbol that indicates a positive pregnancy test result in the presence of hCG. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153367 | CAPILLARY NETWORK DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - Artificial microvascular network (AMVN) devices are provided and related methods of making and methods of using such devices are provided. The present disclosure generally relates to an AMVN device comprising a substrate including a capillary network configured so as to simulate those actually encountered in the circulation of various humans and animal model systems. In certain aspects, the AMVN devices may be used, e.g., to investigate the effect of storing RBCs under aerobic and anaerobic conditions. However, the use of such AMVN devices is not so limited. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153368 | Early Predictive Markers of Pre-Eclampsia - The present invention relates to a method for measuring levels of class VI isoprostane, an early predictive marker of pre-eclampsia (PE). The present invention also relates to an assay and diagnostic kit for performing the method of predicting PE by measuring the level of this marker and optionally establishing a ratio over other markers such as polyunstaturated fatty acids (PUFA) or beta-carotene. In particular, the method determines the level a class VI isoprostane in a blood sample from a pregnant woman prior to the appearance of symptoms of PE. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153369 | SAMPLE PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - The invention relates to a sample processing system and method for processing biological samples, particularly bodily fluids like blood, saliva, secretions and the like or tissue samples, particularly for preparation of samples for a DNA analysis by means of PCR, comprising a sample processing device ( | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153370 | AUTOMATED ANALYZER - The present invention provides an automated analyzer that can effectively reduce contamination of a diluted low-concentration specimen resulting from a high-concentration specimen not being diluted. The automated analyzer includes a specimen nozzle that performs both the function of pipetting a specimen from a specimen container accommodating the specimen and the function of pipetting a specimen diluted by the analyzer, and means for washing the specimen nozzle with a predetermined detergent. When a pipetting process of a high-concentration specimen not being diluted and a pipetting process of a low-concentration specimen diluted by the analyzer are consecutively performed for the same specimen by the specimen nozzle, between the pipetting process of a high-concentration specimen and the pipetting process of a low-concentration specimen, the analyzer performs a washing processing in which the specimen nozzle is washed with the predetermined detergent. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153371 | METHOD OF SUPPLYING REAGENT TO MICROCHIP, MICROCHIP, AND DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING REAGENT TO MICROCHIP - A microchip includes a reagent placement area to fix an anaerobic antibody therein. An inlet and outlet of the microchip that communicate with a channel having the reagent placement area are closed by thin plate sections and a sealing member. The sealing member is made from a silicone gel and possesses a self-repairing capability. To supply the reagent to the microchip, a fluid releasing unit having an aperture and a fluid recovering unit having an aperture are caused to penetrate the thin plate sections and the self-repairable sealing element, and enter a space including the reagent placement area. The free end of the fluid releasing unit is shaped like an injection needle, and the aperture serves as a fluid release opening. The free end of the fluid recovering unit is shaped like an injection needle, and the aperture serves as a fluid recovery opening. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153372 | MICRO ELECTRO MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SENSOR MODULE PACKAGE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a MEMS sensor module package. The MEMS sensor module package according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes: a printed circuit board (PCB); an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) stacked on the PCB, one side of the ASIC being wire-bonded to the PCB; a MEMS sensor stacked on the ASIC; and a molding encapsulating the MEMS sensor and the ASIC with a resin. Accordingly, the electrical connection distance between a MEMS sensor and an ASIC is shortened so that electrical characteristic may be improved. Further, a sensor module package may be implemented in an ASIC size, so that size reduction may be achieved to meet the requirements of mobile devices. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153373 | METROLOGICAL MECHANICAL COUPLING DEVICES - The present invention relates to metrological rotary devices, such as anemometers and the like. Specifically, the present invention relates to a mechanical coupling for the same, whereby an anemometer cup-rotor or like device, can be replaced without the use of a tool. The present invention seeks to provide a coupling device which makes a mechanical coupling between a first and a second member such that the locking together and release action is positive, without likelihood of failure, and can be conducted simply and quickly without the use of a tool. Further objects of the invention are to provide couplings in which a positive axial and rotational location of shaft as first member and mating bore in a second member are obtained which do not cause damage to either of the sliding surfaces when excessive force is applied, and which are capable of transmitting a torque, such couplings being suitable for attaching a rotor to an anemometer. In particular, the present invention provides a coupling arrangement for an anemometer rotating body comprising impellor cups, which impellor cups and rotating body are required for removable fitment, ideally without the use of tools. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153374 | FLIGHT TIME - Systems and methods for monitoring athletic performances include determining “flight time,” e.g., the amount of time both feet are off the ground, and optionally “flight time” resulting from different types of activities, such as jogging, running, sprinting, jumping, etc. “Flight time” may help a player or coach better understand the effort the athlete is putting out, compare efforts of two or more players, gauge the athlete's performance change over time, and/or identify conditioning needs and/or areas for improvement. Such systems and methods also may generate and display various athletic performance metrics, such as: instantaneous flight time; average flight time; cumulative flight time during an athletic performance or other time period; instantaneous jump height; average jump height; cumulative jump height during an athletic performance or other time period; and comparisons of any flight time and/or jump height metric(s) of one player against another player and/or against himself/herself; etc. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153375 | DIGITAL PITCH GAUGE - A measurement device for measuring and adjusting at least one control element of a model helicopter includes an electronic measurement unit ( | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153376 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE ALIGNMENT OF MULTI-APERTURE SYSTEMS - A vehicle sensor system consisting of video, radar, ultrasonic or laser sensors, oriented to obtain a 360 degree view around the vehicle for the purpose of developing a situation or scene awareness. The sensors may or may not have overlapping field of views, or support the same applications, but data will be shared by all. Orientation of the sensor to the vehicle body coordinates is critical in order to accurately assess threat and respond. This system describes methods based on measuring force and rotation on each sensor and computing a dynamic alignment to first each other, then second to the vehicle. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153377 | SPRING-MASS SYSTEM WITH A SMALL TRANSVERSE DISPLACEMENT - A spring-mass system including a support, a mass mobile with respect to the support, at least one first and one second spring connecting the mass to the support allowing a displacement of the mass relative to the support along a first direction, the first spring being the symmetrical of the second spring with respect to an axis, each first and second spring comprising at least first and second series-connected beams arranged in zigzag, and a first closed frame surrounding the mass, at a distance from the mass and the support, each first beam having a first end connected to the support and a second end attached to the first frame and each second beam having a third end attached to the first frame and a fourth end connected to the mass. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153378 | MICRO ELECTRO MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SENSOR MODULE PACKAGE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) sensor module package. The MEMS sensor module package includes: an MEMS sensor; a base part formed so as to encapsulate the MEMS sensor with a resin; an external terminal provided on one surface of the base part; a through mold via (TMV) provided in the base part to electrically connect the external terminal and the MEMS sensor to each other; and an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) stacked on the MEMS sensor. Compared to a MEMS sensor module package structure according to the prior art, the present invention is to reduce the entire size and implement electric shielding. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153379 | CAPACITANCE DETECTOR FOR ACCELEROMETER AND GYROSCOPE AND ACCELEROMETER AND GYROSCOPE WITH CAPACITANCE DETECTOR - A capacitance-to-frequency converter is configured to convert a difference between first and second capacitances produced of a teeter-totter capacitive transducer as a result of a rotational force being applied to the teeter-totter capacitive transducer to a first signal having a first frequency that is a function of the rotational force, and to convert a sum of the first and second capacitances produced as a result of an acceleration force to a second signal having a second frequency that is a function of the acceleration force. The capacitance-to-frequency converter includes a first oscillator having a first oscillator frequency that changes in response to a change in the first capacitance; a second oscillator having a second oscillator frequency that changes in response to a change in the second capacitance; and a mixer having first and second mixer inputs connected outputs of the first and | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153380 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATING MULTIPLE MODES OF MOTION - A method and system for determining the mode of motion or conveyance of a device, the device being within a platform (e.g., a person, vehicle, or vessel of any type). The device can be strapped or non-strapped to the platform, and where non-strapped, the mobility of the device may be constrained or unconstrained within the platform and the device may be moved or tilted to any orientation within the platform, without degradation in performance of determining the mode of motion. This method can utilize measurements (readings) from sensors in the device (such as for example, accelerometers, gyroscopes, etc.) whether in the presence or in the absence of navigational information updates (such as, for example, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) or WiFi positioning). The present method and system may be used in any one or both of two different phases, a model building phase or a model utilization phase. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153381 | ACCELEROMETER SENSING AND OBJECT CONTROL - A handheld controller includes a three-axis, linear acceleration sensor that can detect linear acceleration in three directions, i.e., the up/down direction (Y-axis), the left/right direction (Z-axis), and the forward/backward direction (X-axis). A programmed object adjustment process adjusts a falling object to decrease the velocity v at which the object is moving in response to detected tilt changes in a first direction, and to increase the velocity v at which the object is moving in response to detected tilt changes in a second direction different from the first direction. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153382 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CHECKING A PROBE FOR MEASURING THE PRESSURE OF A FLOW - A device is provided for checking a probe for measuring the pressure of a flow, the probe comprising an internal volume and at least one orifice communicating with the outside of the volume. The device comprises: an acoustic transmitter and an acoustic receiver; connection means to connect the device to the probe, such that the transmitter transmits an acoustic signal propagated in the internal volume, and such that the receiver picks up an acoustic signal observed in the internal volume; processing means suitable for comparing the observed signal to a reference signal. The connection means are configured in such a way that an incorrect connection of the probe disturbs the propagation in the internal volume of an acoustic signal transmitted by the transmitter. The processing means are configured to detect an incorrect connection of the probe by comparing the acoustic signal observed in the internal volume with the reference signal. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153383 | METHOD FOR CHECKING A PROBE FOR MEASURING THE PRESSURE OF A FLOW - A method for detecting the blocking of a drain hole of a pressure measurement probe by means of an acoustic checking device, the probe comprising an internal volume provided with at least one drain hole communicating with the outside of the volume, the checking device being able to be connected to the internal volume of the probe and comprising means for measuring an acoustic imprint of the internal volume. The method comprises: measuring an acoustic imprint by plugging the at least one drain hole from the outside of the volume; measuring an acoustic imprint without plugging the at least one drain hole from the outside of the volume; and comparing the two measured acoustic imprints. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153384 | DEVICE FOR CHECKING A PROBE FOR MEASURING THE PRESSURE OF A FLOW - A device is provided for checking a probe for measuring the pressure of a flow, the probe comprising: an internal volume; at least one orifice communicating with the outside of the volume; an acoustic loudspeaker, comprising an enclosure and a membrane sealing an opening of the enclosure; the opening being intended to be connected to the internal volume of the probe, so that the loudspeaker transmits an acoustic signal that is propagated through the opening into the internal volume; an acoustic receiver positioned in the enclosure of the loudspeaker that makes it possible to pick up an acoustic signal originating from outside the enclosure and passing through the membrane; and means for comparing the acoustic signal observed in the enclosure to a reference acoustic signal. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153385 | SCANNING MECHANISM AND SCANNING PROBE MICROSCOPE - A scanning mechanism includes a movable portion to which a scanning target object is attached, and an X-Y actuator to scan the movable portion in an X direction and a Y direction perpendicular to the X direction. The X-Y actuator is symmetrical with respect to a straight line parallel to the Y direction and asymmetrical with respect to a straight line parallel to the X direction. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153386 | DISCHARGE MEMBER FOR ANALYSIS - Provided is the following static elimination member for analysis. In precision analysis such as analysis involving using an atomic force microscope, the static elimination member for analysis can be sufficiently attached to the periphery of a sample to be analyzed, and can suppress the charging of the periphery of the sample to be analyzed without contaminating the sample to be analyzed or its surrounding environment. Even when a metal is present around the sample to be analyzed, the member eliminates the possibility of a spark. The member enables the analysis of the sample while the sample is covered with a chamber. The member enables the analysis thereof under a high-temperature environment or a vacuum environment without problems. The static elimination member for analysis of the present invention includes a fibrous columnar structure including a plurality of fibrous columnar objects. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153387 | TEST SOCKET INCLUDING CONDUCTIVE PARTICLES IN WHICH THROUGH-HOLES ARE FORMED AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The present invention relates to a test socket that is disposed between a blood test device and a test apparatus to electrically connect a terminal of the blood test device and a pad of the test apparatus with each other. Conduction units that are arranged at positions corresponding to the terminal of the blood test device and show conductivity in a thickness direction have: conduction units that are arranged in such a manner that multiple conductive particles are arranged in the thickness direction in an elastic insulating material; and an insulating support unit that supports and insulates each of the conduction units. The conductive particles are provided with through-holes bored through one surface and another surface other than the one surface, and the through-holes are filled with the elastic insulating material. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153388 | SOCKET AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE TEST APPARATUS - A socket is electrically connected to a test carrier. The test carrier includes a film-shaped first member on which at least one internal terminal, which contacts at least one electrode of an electronic device, is provided; and at least one external terminal which is electrically connected to the internal terminal. The socket includes: at least one contactor which contacts the external terminal; and a first pusher which pushes a portion of the first member where the internal terminal is provided and a portion of the first member surrounding the internal terminal. The first pusher includes: a bag member which has a sealed space within the bag member; and a fluid which is housed in the sealed space. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153389 | SOCKET AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE TEST APPARATUS - A socket is electrically connected to a test carrier. The test carrier includes: a film-shaped first member on which at least one internal terminal, which contacts at least one electrode of an electronic device, is provided; and at least one external terminal which is electrically connected to the internal terminal. The socket includes: at least one contactor which contacts the external terminal; and a first pusher which pushes a portion of the first member where the internal terminal is provided and a portion of the first member surrounding the internal terminal. The first pusher has an elastic member which becomes softer in stages or gradually with distance to the first member. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153390 | MEASURING ELECTRONICS COMPRISING A CONTACT STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a spring contact structure for contacting an electronic assembly and at least one contact element of an electric or electronic component, wherein the contact element is a projecting metallically conducting element and the electronic assembly has at least one resilient contact element which is supported by the contact element in an electrically conducting manner when force is applied to it. The invention also relates to a measuring device and a battery device. | 2015-06-04 |
| 20150153391 | MEDIUM OR HIGH VOLTAGE ARRANGEMENT WITH CABLE CONNECTION TERMINAL - A medium or high voltage arrangement with a cable connection terminal and a voltage sensor is disclosed, wherein the voltage sensor has a resistive voltage divider and shielding electrodes. In order to enhance the accuracy of voltage measurement at medium or high voltage pole parts, the voltage sensor can be applied as a voltage sensor module, which can be integrated in a further cable connection terminal, and the shielding electrodes can be an integral part of the voltage sensor module or an integral part of an insulating housing part of the further cable connection terminal. | 2015-06-04 |
