31st week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 44 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140212778 | SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL SYSTEM - To provide a solid oxide fuel cell system with which the durable lifespan of the reformer can be extended by suppressing temperature unevenness in the reformer. The present invention is a solid oxide fuel cell, including a fuel cell module, a reformer for producing hydrogen by POX, ATR, and SR steps; a fuel supply apparatus, a reform air supply apparatus, a water supply apparatus, a generating air supply apparatus, and a control device which, as the temperature inside the fuel cell module rises, executes in sequence POX, ATR and SR steps at predetermined respective temperature bands, and causes a rise in temperature at which electrical generation is possible; wherein the control device comprises a localized temperature rise suppression circuit which, by causing steam reforming to occur locally within the reformer in the POX step, suppresses localized temperature rises in the reformer. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212779 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FUEL CELL SYSTEM - Provided is a method of controlling a fuel cell system including a stop command sensing process of sensing a stop command output when the fuel cell system stops, an anode pressure increasing process of increasing pressure so that the pressure of the anode reaches a first predetermined pressure value, and a stop-time discharge process of performing discharge by consuming oxygen remaining within an oxidant off-gas while driving an oxidant off-gas circulation pump. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212780 | METHOD OF STARTING FUEL CELL SYSTEM - Provided is a method of starting a fuel cell system including a hydrogen concentration acquisition process of acquiring a concentration of hydrogen in the anode, a threshold value determination process of determining whether or not the concentration of hydrogen which is acquired by the hydrogen concentration acquisition process is greater than or equal to a predetermined second threshold value, and a starting pressure setting process of setting a pressure of hydrogen supplied to an anode from a hydrogen tank when supplying hydrogen to the anode from the hydrogen tank in a state in which a contactor is shut off. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212781 | STACKED TYPE FUEL CELL - A stacked type fuel cell includes electricity generating modules, at least two cathode flow field plates, and at least one common anode flow field plate. Each electricity generating module includes an anode collector, a cathode collector, a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) between the anode collector and the cathode collector, a fuel diffusion layer, and a cathode moisture layer. The fuel diffusion layer and the cathode moisture layer are respectively located at two sides of the MEA. The anode collector is between the fuel diffusion layer and the MEA, and the cathode collector is between the cathode moisture layer and the MEA. The common anode flow field plate is between two fuel diffusion layers in two adjacent electricity generating modules. The common anode flow field plate and two electricity generating modules located at two sides of the common anode flow field plate are sandwiched between the cathode flow field plates. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212782 | FUEL CELL - A fuel cell includes a cathode side separator. An oxygen-containing gas flow field is formed on a surface of the cathode side separator. The oxygen-containing gas flow field includes an inlet channel having a plurality of flow grooves connected to the oxygen-containing gas supply passage, an outlet channel having a plurality of flow grooves connected to the oxygen-containing gas discharge passage, and an intermediate channel having flow grooves with both ends connected to the inlet channel and the outlet channel respectively. The flow grooves of the outlet channel are longer than the flow grooves of the inlet channel, and the flow grooves of the outlet channel are narrowed toward the oxygen-containing gas discharge passage. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212783 | FUEL CELL STACK WITH THIN ENDPLATE WITH INTEGRATED GAS DISTRIBUTION TUBES - A fuel cell stack comprises a thin process-gas-connection-endplate with a temperature expansion coefficient which is substantially the same as the temperature expansion coefficient of the plurality of fuel cells and interconnects forming the fuel cell stack, the length and width of the thin process-gas-connection-endplate is matching the length and width of the fuel cells and interconnects and the process-gas-connection-endplate is sealed to the stack of cells and interconnects so the process-gas-connection-endplate, cells and interconnects form one integrated unit, wherein process gas distribution tubes are fixed connected, e.g. welded or brazed to the process-gas-connection-endplate. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212784 | SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL AND INTER-CONNECTOR - A solid oxide fuel cell includes a fuel cell body and an inter-connector. The inter-connector has a base portion and a plurality of projecting portions projecting from the base portion toward the fuel cell body and electrically connected to the fuel cell body, and is integrally formed from a metallic material. Each of the projecting portions has a contour composed of a pair of linear portions which are disposed parallel to each other and each of which includes a straight line, and a pair of curved portions which connect opposite ends of the linear portions. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212785 | FUEL CELL STACK - A fuel cell stack includes a stacked body, insulators, end plates, heat insulating members, and terminal plates. In the stacked body, a plurality of power generation cells are stacked in a stacking direction. Each of the plurality of power generation cells includes a separator and an electrolyte electrode assembly which includes an electrolyte and a pair of electrodes sandwiching the electrolyte therebetween. The stacked body has a first end portion and a second end portion opposite to the first end portion in the stacking direction. The insulators are provided at the first end portion and the second end portion of the stacked body, respectively. Each of the insulators has a recessed portion that faces toward the stacked body. The end plates are provided on the insulators, respectively. The heat insulating members are each provided in the recessed portion. The terminal plates are each provided in the recessed portion. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212786 | SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL, CELL STACK DEVICE, FUEL CELL MODULE, AND FUEL CELL DEVICE - A solid oxide fuel cell, a cell stack device, a fuel cell module and a fuel cell device are disclosed. The solid oxide fuel cell includes a solid electrolyte layer, fuel electrode layer and an oxygen electrode layer. The solid electrolyte layer has gas blocking properties and includes first and second main surfaces opposite to each other. The fuel electrode layer is disposed on the first main surface while the oxygen electrode layer is disposed on the second main surface of the solid electrolyte layer. A thickness of the solid electrolyte layer is 40 μm or less. Porosity of the solid electrolyte layer in an arbitrary cross section thereof is 3 to 15% by area. An average pore diameter of pores in the solid electrolyte layer is 2 μm or less. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212787 | MULTIPLE TRANSITION FLOW FIELD AND METHOD - A fuel cell includes a membrane electrode assembly having an anode side and a cathode side, a first gas diffusion layer adjacent the cathode side of the membrane electrode assembly, and a first flow field plate contacting the first gas diffusion layer. The first flow field plate includes a reactant inlet, a reactant outlet, and a plurality of flow field chambers separated from one another by at least one rib. The reactant inlet is separated from the plurality of flow field chambers by at least one rib and the reactant outlet is separated from the plurality of flow field chambers by at least one rib. The ribs are configured to force a reactant flowing from the reactant inlet to the reactant outlet to enter the first gas diffusion layer at least twice. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212788 | FUEL CELL AND MEMBRANE THEREFORE - A fuel cell includes first and second flow field plates, and an anode electrode and a cathode electrode between the flow field plates. A polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) is arranged between the electrodes. At least one of the flow field plates influences, at least in part, an in-plane anisotropic physical condition of the PEM that varies in magnitude between a high value direction and a low value direction. The PEM has an in-plane physical property that varies in magnitude between a high value direction and a low value direction. The PEM is oriented with its high value direction substantially aligned with the high value direction of the flow field plate. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212789 | IONIC ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE STRUCTURE METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCTION AND SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL MAKING USE OF IONIC ELECTROLYTE MEMBRANE STRUCTURE - To provide an ionic electrolyte membrane structure that enables contact between the air pole and the fuel pole in which structure an edge face of the interface between an ion conducting layer and an ion non-conducting layer stands bare on a plane, an ionic electrolyte membrane structure which transmits ions only is made up of i) a substrate having a plurality of pores which have been made through the substrate in the thickness direction thereof and ii) a plurality of multi-layer membranes each comprising an ion conducting layer formed of an ion conductive material and an ion non-conducting layer formed of an ion non-conductive material which have alternately been formed in laminae a plurality of times on each inner wall surface of the pores of the substrate in such a way that the multi-layer membranes fill up the pores completely; the ions only being transmitted in the through direction by way of the multi-layer membranes provided on the inner wall surfaces of the pores. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212790 | Plate-Shaped Catalyst Product and Method for Manufacturing Same - The present disclosure provides a catalyst product having particular three-dimensional plate-like shape and comprising catalyst nanoparticles and a method for manufacturing same. The present product may be useful in fuel cells or battery applications. In certain embodiments the present catalysts show good catalytic activity and durability even at low catalyst loads. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212791 | FUEL ELECTRODE DOUBLING AS SUPPORT OF SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - An object of the present invention is to provide a fuel electrode doubling as a support of a solid oxide fuel cell, whose conductivity and strength hardly lower through repetitive exposure to a reducing atmosphere/oxidazing atmosphere. Specifically, a fuel electrode | 2014-07-31 |
20140212792 | HOLOGRAPHIC STORAGE MEDIUM AND METHOD OF MAKING HOLOGRAPHIC STORAGE MEDIUM - Articles for recording a holographic image are described. The articles include a holographic recording medium having a plurality of surfaces, having a transparent polymeric binder and a photochemically active dye, the holographic recording medium having a holographic image recorded therein formed by exposed areas of the photochemically active dye and unexposed areas of the photochemically active dye; and a first light-blocking layer or material over a first surface of the holographic recording medium from which surface the holographic image is viewed, the light blocking layer or material absorbing light in the wavelength range to which the photochemically active dye is sensitive and allowing transmission of light in a different wavelength range for viewing the holographic image. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212793 | Multiresolution Mask Writing - Mask writing techniques that employ multiple masking writing passes. A first writing pass is made to write a first shot pattern having a first resolution. A second writing pass is then made to write a second shot pattern having a second resolution finer than the first resolution, such that the second shot pattern substantially overlaps with the first shot pattern on the mask substrate. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212794 | REFLECTIVE MASK BLANK FOR EUV LITHOGRAPHY AND PROCESS FOR ITS PRODUCTION - To provide a process for producing an EUV mask blank, whereby the deformation of a substrate due to film stress in a Mo/Si multilayer reflective film can be reduced, and the change with time of the film stress in the Mo/Si multilayer reflective film can be reduced. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212795 | REFLECTIVE MASK BLANK AND REFLECTIVE MASK, AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING REFLECTIVE MASK BLANK AND REFLECTIVE MASK - A reflective mask blank, a reflective mask, and methods for manufacturing those, which suppress reflectance at a light-shielding frame. The reflective mask includes a substrate, a multilayered reflective layer formed on the substrate, an absorption layer formed on the multilayered reflective layer, and a frame-shaped light-shielding frame area at which the absorption layer has a film thickness larger than a film thickness at other areas. The multilayered reflective layer is diffused and mixed at the light-shielding frame area through melting. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212796 | PATTERN FORMING METHOD, ELECTRON BEAM-SENSITIVE OR EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET-SENSITIVE COMPOSITION, RESIST FILM, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - There is provided a pattern forming method comprising (1) a step of forming a film by using an electron beam-sensitive or extreme ultraviolet-sensitive resin composition, (2) a step of exposing the film by using an electron beam or an extreme ultraviolet ray, and (3) a step of developing the exposed film by using an organic solvent-containing developer, wherein the electron beam-sensitive or extreme ultraviolet-sensitive resin composition contains (A) a resin containing (R) a repeating unit having a structural moiety capable of decomposing upon irradiation with an electron beam or an extreme ultraviolet ray to generate an acid, and (B) a solvent. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212797 | ACTINIC RAY-SENSITIVE OR RADIATION-SENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION, RESIST FILM AND PATTERN FORMING METHOD EACH USING THE COMPOSITION, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE, SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND PRODUCTION METHOD OF RESIN - An actinic ray-sensitive or radiation-sensitive resin composition includes: (P) a resin that contains (A) a repeating unit capable of decomposing upon irradiation with an actinic ray or radiation to generate an acid in a side chain of the resin (P) and (C) a repeating unit represented by the following formula (I) as defined in the specification, wherein a polydispersity of the resin (P) is 1.20 or less. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212798 | MASKLESS PROCESS FOR PRE-TILTING LIQUID CRYSTAL MOLECULES - A method of tilting liquid crystal molecules is presented. The method entails providing a substrate including a photoalignment layer on top of a layer of liquid crystal molecules. The photoalignment layer is exposed to patterned light that is incident on the substrate at a substantially normal angle. The patterned light is polarized in a polarization direction that is non-parallel to an incident surface of the substrate. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212799 | ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTORECEPTOR, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - An electrophotographic photoreceptor includes a conductive substrate; an undercoat layer that is provided on the conductive layer and includes a binder resin, metal oxide particles, and an electron-accepting compound having an acidic group; and a photosensitive layer that is provided on the undercoat layer, wherein when the undercoat layer has a thickness of 20 μm, a transmittance T | 2014-07-31 |
20140212800 | ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS - An electrophotographic photosensitive member, wherein a charge transporting layer is a surface layer, the charge transporting layer contains a specified charge transportable compound and a specified binder resin, and the charge transporting layer satisfies the following expression (4-1). | 2014-07-31 |
20140212801 | ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER, PROCESS CARTRIDGE, AND ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC APPARATUS - A photosensitive layer or a charge generation layer of an electrophotographic photosensitive member contains a gallium phthalocyanine and a particular diamine compound such as 1,2-diaminoethane or 1,3-diaminopropane. The content of the particular diamine compound in the photosensitive layer or the charge generation layer is from 10 ppm to 1,000 ppm (mass ratio) based on the gallium phthalocyanine. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212802 | MULTI-LAYERED ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITE MEMBER, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING MULTI-LAYERED ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER - A multi-layered electrophotographic photosensitive member includes a multi-layered photosensitive layer. In the multi-layered photosensitive layer, a charge generating layer that contains a charge generating material and a charge transport layer that contains a charge transport material and a binder resin are layered sequentially. The binder resin includes a polycarbonate resin represented by a formula (1). | 2014-07-31 |
20140212803 | POSITIVELY CHARGEABLE ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A positively chargeable electrophotographic photosensitive member has a photosensitive layer. The photosensitive layer at least includes the following layers layered in the stated order: (I) a charge transport layer at least containing a hole transport material and a binder resin; and (II) a charge generating-and-transporting layer at least containing a charge generating material, an electron transport material, a hole transport material, and a binder resin all within this layer. The binder resin contained in the charge transport layer is different from the binder resin contained in the charge generating-and-transporting layer, and either of the binder resins contains a polyvinyl acetal resin. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212804 | SOLUTION OF GALLIUM PHTHALOCYANINE METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME METHOD FOR PRODUCING GALLIUM PHTHALOCYANINE CRYSTAL METHOD FOR PURIFYING COMPOSITION CONTAINING GALLIUM PHTHALOCYANINE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER - A solution of a gallium phthalocyanine contains a compound of formula (1) and a gallium phthalocyanine of formula (2), | 2014-07-31 |
20140212805 | DECOLORIZABLE TONER - Provided is a decolorizable toner including a binder resin and colorant particles which contain a color developable compound, a color developing agent, and a decolorizing agent, and have a capsule structure coated with an outer shell, wherein the binder resin is contained in an amount of 60 to 80% by mass with respect to the total amount of the toner components. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212806 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER - A method for producing an electrophotographic photosensitive member including an undercoat layer includes preparing a coating liquid for an undercoat layer containing zinc oxide particles, a polyol, a blocked isocyanate compound whose isocyanate group is blocked with a specific structure, and a solvent mixture, in which the solvent mixture contains a monohydric alcohol in an amount of 1 chemical equivalent or more based on the specific structure and 90% by mass or less based on the total mass of the solvent mixture, and a ketonic solvent and/or a cyclic ether solvent in an amount of 7% by mass or more based on the total mass of the solvent mixture. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212807 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PHOTOSENSITIVE MEMBER - A method for producing an electrophotographic photosensitive member having a charge transporting layer, the charge transporting layer being a surface layer, the method including drying a coat of a charge-transporting-layer coating liquid to form the charge transporting layer, wherein the charge-transporting-layer coating liquid contains components (α), (β), (γ) and (δ), and when the solubility of the component (α) in 100 g of the component (γ) is defined as X(g) and the solubility of the component (α) in 100 g of the component (δ) is defined as Y(g), solubility X and solubility Y satisfy a relationship of X>Y. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212808 | PATTERNING PROCESS AND RESIST COMPOSITION - A resist composition comprising a polymer comprising recurring units having an acid labile group of cyclopentyl with tert-butyl or tert-amyl pendant is coated onto a substrate, baked, exposed to high-energy radiation, PEB and developed in an organic solvent to form a negative pattern. A fine hole pattern can be formed from the resist composition with advantages including high dissolution contrast, good size control and wide depth of focus. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212809 | PHOTOSENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF FORMING PATTERN USING THE SAME - A photosensitive resin composition includes an acryl-based copolymer formed by copolymerizing unsaturated carboxylic acid, unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydride, or a mixture thereof and an olefin-based unsaturated compound or a mixture of olefin-based unsaturated compounds, a photoinitiator represented by the following Chemical Formula 1 or 2, a multifunctional acrylate oligomer, a multifunctional monomer having an ethylenically unsaturated bond, and a melamine crosslinking agent. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212810 | NEGATIVE RESIST COMPOSITION AND PATTERNING PROCESS - A polymer comprising recurring units (a) of styrene having an HFA group and an ester group adjacent thereto and recurring units (b) having a hydroxyl group is used as base resin to formulate a negative resist composition. The negative resist composition has a high dissolution contrast in alkaline developer, high sensitivity, high resolution, good pattern profile after exposure, and a suppressed acid diffusion rate. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212811 | PATTERN-FORMING METHOD, ELECTRON BEAM-SENSITIVE OR EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION-SENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION, RESIST FILM, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THEM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A pattern-forming method includes in this order: step (1) of forming a film with an electron beam-sensitive or extreme ultraviolet radiation-sensitive resin composition that contains (A) a resin having an acid-decomposable repeating unit and capable of decreasing a solubility of the resin (A) in a developer containing an organic solvent by an action of an acid, (B) a compound capable of generating an acid upon irradiation with an electron beam or extreme ultraviolet radiation, (C) a resin having one or more groups selected from the specific group as defined in the specification and (D) a solvent; step (2) of exposing the film with an electron beam or extreme ultraviolet radiation; and step (4) of developing the film with a developer containing an organic solvent after the exposing to form a negative pattern. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212812 | FLUORINE-BASED RESINS AND PHOTOSENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE SAME - The present application relates to a fluorine-based resin having a novel structure and a photosensitive resin composition including the same. The photosensitive resin composition including the fluorine-based resin according to an exemplary embodiment of the present application has excellent photosensitivity and developability and can increase a contact angle of a coating film to prevent a water stain. Accordingly, the photosensitive resin composition including the fluorine-based resin according to the exemplary embodiment of the present application may be applied to various photosensitive materials, and particularly, may be preferably applied when a color filter pattern for LCD is manufactured. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212813 | RADIATION-SENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION, METHOD FOR FORMING RESIST PATTERN, POLYMER AND POLYMERIZABLE COMPOUND - A radiation-sensitive resin composition includes a first polymer including an acid-labile group, an acid generator to generate an acid upon exposure to radiation, and a second polymer including a fluorine atom and a functional group shown by a general formula (x). The second polymer has a fluorine atom content higher than a fluorine atom content of the first polymer. R | 2014-07-31 |
20140212814 | ACTINIC-RAY- OR RADIATION-SENSITIVE RESIN COMPOSITION, ACTINIC-RAY- OR RADIATION-SENSITIVE FILM THEREFROM, METHOD OF FORMING PATTERN USING THE COMPOSITION, PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Provided is an actinic-ray- or radiation-sensitive resin composition, including any of compounds of general formula (1) below that when exposed to actinic rays or radiation, is decomposed to thereby generate an acid and a resin that when acted on by an acid, is decomposed to thereby increase its solubility in an alkali developer. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212815 | Charged Particle Lithography System With a Long Shape Illumination Beam - A system includes an integrated circuit (IC) design data base having a feature, a source configured to generate a radiation beam, a pattern generator (PG) including a mirror array plate and an electrode plate disposed over the mirror array plate, wherein the electrode plate includes a lens let having a first dimension and a second dimension perpendicular to the first dimension with the first dimension larger than the second dimension so that the lens let modifies the radiation beam to form the long shaped radiation beam, and a stage configured secured the substrate. The system further includes an electric field generator connecting the minor array plate. The mirror array plate includes a mirror. The mirror absorbs or reflects the radiation beam. The radiation beam includes electron beam or ion beam. The second dimension is equal to a minimum dimension of the feature. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212816 | PHOTOLITHOGRAPHIC METHODS - Provided are photoresist overcoat compositions, substrates coated with the overcoat compositions and methods of forming electronic devices by a negative tone development process. The compositions, coated substrates and methods find particular applicability in the manufacture of semiconductor devices. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212817 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FABRICATING WAFER BY CALCULATING PROCESS CORRECTION PARAMETERS - A method of calculating an overlay correction model in a unit for the fabrication of a wafer is disclosed. The method comprises measuring overlay deviations of a subset of first overlay marks and second overlay marks by determining the differences between the subset of first overlay marks generated in the first layer and corresponding ones of the subset of second overlay marks generated in the second layer. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212818 | METHOD FOR FORMING GRAPHENE PATTERN - There is provided a method for forming a graphene pattern, in which a graphene thin film layer is transferred onto a surface of a photosensitive film, and then patterned through exposure/development of the photosensitive film. The photosensitive film is cured after being finally developed, thereby securing stability and reliability. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212819 | LITHOGRAPHIC PATTERNING PROCESS AND RESISTS TO USE THEREIN - A lithographic process includes the use of a silicon-containing polymer or a compound that includes at least one element selected from the group consisting of: Ta, W, Re, Os, Ir, Ni, Cu or Zn in a resist material for an EUV lithographic process. The wavelength of the EUV light used in the process is less than 11 nm, for example 6.5-6.9 nm. The invention further relates to novel silicon-containing polymers. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212820 | BURNER SYSTEM INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE COANDA SURFACE AND ELECTRODYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEM, AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a burner system including at least one Coanda surface and at least two electrodes that are biased in a manner to influences a location of fuel flow relative to the at least one Coanda surface and related methods. In an embodiment, a burner system includes at least one Coanda surface, at least one nozzle positioned and configured to emit a fuel flow at least proximate to the at least one Coanda surface, at least two electrodes, and a voltage source operably coupled to the at least two electrodes. The voltage source may be configured to bias the at least two electrodes to generate an electric field at least proximate to the at least one Coanda surface that influences a location of the fuel flow and/or a flame relative to the at least one Coanda surface. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212821 | IGNITION SYSTEM FOR FLAME EMITTING APPARATUS - A flame-emitting apparatus is provided, whereby a burner has an inlet connected to a fuel source. Fuel burned by the burner provides a flame extending from an outlet of the burner. A flame ignition system detects the presence of the flame during operation of the apparatus and controls supply of fuel to the burner in response to flame detection. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212822 | HEATER WITH REPLACEABLE CARTRIDGE - A catalytic tank heater includes a removably attached catalytic heater cartridge having catalytic material. The heater is attached to an LPG tank to position the catalytic heater cartridge to face the tank. The catalytic heater cartridge covers a plenum chamber of the catalytic tank heater. A fuel distribution header and heating element are positioned within the plenum chamber and are controlled to initiate combustion of the catalytic material to heat the tank. Vapor from the tank is provided as fuel to the catalytic tank heater, and is regulated to increase heat output as tank pressure drops. The catalytic heater cartridge can be replaced with a new cartridge while at the location of the tank on a property. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212823 | Reduction of NOx Emissions From Fired Heaters With Combustion Air Preheaters - A fired heater unit is disclosed having a radiant section having a high emissivity coating therein. The fired heater unit also includes a burner for mixing fuel and preheated air to produce flue gas to be used in heating operations within the unit, and a preheater for heating ambient air with the flue gas to produce the preheated air for use in the burner. Other process streams are heated with the flue gas in the radiant section and a convection section operatively connected to the radiant section prior to venting the flue gas to atmosphere. The fired heater unit, and associated processes, result in a reduction of NOx emissions over conventional systems and methods. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212824 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS PROVIDING FLAME DETECTION - A system includes a flame detector with a photon detecting portion and a processing portion, the processing portion including a processor-based device programmed to provide the following functions: receiving input regarding a type of burner and a type of fuel, applying a flame detection configuration to the burner scanner according to the received input, and performing a flame detection process according to the flame detection configuration. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212825 | OXY-COMBUSTION COUPLED FIRING AND RECIRCULATION SYSTEM - A combustion system is provided for an oxy-combustion furnace. The combustion system includes at least one windbox mountable on the oxy-combustion furnace and having at least one main firing location. At least one primary inlet is positioned in the at least one main firing location for conveying fuel and the first oxidant into the oxy-combustion furnace. At least one secondary inlet is positioned in the at least one main firing location for conveying the second oxidant into the oxy-combustion furnace. The at least one secondary inlet is angularly offset from the at least one primary inlet. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212826 | MEASUREMENT APPARATUS, METHOD FOR INVESTIGATING COATINGS ON A COATING PROBE, INCINERATION PLANT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH AN INCINERATION PLANT - The invention relates to a measuring apparatus comprising a coating probe and a probe holder which is disposed on a wall of a sample chamber. The coating probe is displaceable into the sample chamber on one side and is displaceable out from the sample chamber on the opposite side. As a result, practical investigations of boiler coatings are made possible. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212827 | ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES WITH DISSOLVABLE COATINGS - Orthodontic appliances and related methods are provided, including a fast-dissolving and humidity-resistant coating, containing a colorant and a binder selected from a polyamide, cellulose derivative, or homopolymer/copolymer of poly(ethylene oxide). The coating can facilitate appliance identification and serve as a reference marking to assist the practitioner in appliance placement. Advantageously, the composition of these coatings allows the color marking to be rinsed off quickly, and yet the color of the coating does not bleed during storage even in high humidity environments. The fast-dissolving nature of these coatings also allows the coating to be deposited in concave and recessed areas of the appliance, such as the archwire slot and vertical slot, since these coatings can be removed prior to archwire installation. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212828 | SELF-LIGATING ORTHODONTIC BRACKETS - The present invention employs a self-ligating orthodontic bracket comprising a body having a pair of laterally spaced gingival tie wings and a pair of laterally spaced occlusal tie wings, the gingival and occlusal tie wings projecting from a labial surface of the body; an arch wire slot extending mesially-distally across the body and between the gingival and occlusal tie wings to accommodate an arch wire; a free-sliding, controlled-locking, or pivoting clip wherein the clip allows placement and removal of the arch wire when in the open position and prevents the displacement of the arch wire from the bracket member when in the closed position. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212829 | HEATING APPARATUS FOR MATERIALS USED IN DENTAL TREATMENT - A heating apparatus ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140212830 | Light for Oral Anesthesia Injection Syringe - A light for use with an oral anesthesia syringe that is received into a passageway of a barrel of the light. When the syringe is received into a first opening in a proximal end of the barrel's passageway, the needle of the syringe extends through a second opening at the proximal end of the barrel. At least one lamp and preferably a plurality of lamps at the distal end of the barrel illuminate the needle and the interior of a patient's mouth. A battery is included in the light for powering the lamps. The insertion of the syringe into the barrel closes a pair of contacts to cause the battery to power the lamps, or the battery may be removed to remove power from the lamps. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212831 | MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENT DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A MEDIUM - A medical or dental treatment device for use in an oral or dental procedure, comprises a base part with a power supply unit and an electrical or electronic control device and a set of different parts for use with the base part. The set of different parts comprises at least one delivery part for a first treatment phase and comprising a sound or ultrasound source, a movable piston and a piston operating element operable to deliver a substance from the delivery part to a treatment site, and at least one active part for use in a second treatment phase to act on the treatment site. The active part comprises a sound source, an ultrasound source and/or an electromagnetic radiation source. The delivery part and the active part are selectively connectible to the base part for use in consecutive treatment phases (the first can precede or follow the second). | 2014-07-31 |
20140212832 | DETECTION OF A MOVABLE OBJECT WHEN 3D SCANNING A RIGID OBJECT - A method for detecting a movable object in a location includes —providing a first 3D representation of at least part of a surface by scanning; —providing a second 3D representation of at least part of the surface by scanning; —determining for the first 3D representation a first excluded volume; —determining for the second 3D representation a second excluded volume; —if a portion of the surface in the first 3D representation is located in space in the second excluded volume, the portion of the surface in the first 3D representation is disregarded, and/or —if a portion of the surface in the second 3D representation is located in space in the first excluded volume, the portion of the surface in the second 3D representation is disregarded | 2014-07-31 |
20140212833 | COUPLING DEVICE FOR DETACHABLY CONNECTING A MEDICAL OR DENTAL INSTRUMENT TO A DRIVE UNIT OR A SUPPLY HOSE - A coupling device for detachably connecting a medical or dental instrument to a drive unit or a supply hose for transfer of at least one of data, energy, a driving movement and a working medium between the drive unit or the supply hose and the instrument comprises a first coupling element and a second coupling element. One of the coupling elements comprises a coupling recess and the other comprises a coupling protrusion insertible therein. One of the coupling elements comprises a positioning element and the other comprises an indentation into which the positioning element can be inserted to position the coupling elements in a defined angular position about a shared axis. One of the coupling elements comprises a memory unit for storage of data and the other comprises a transfer unit, so that data can be transferred from the memory unit by the transfer unit to the other coupling element. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212834 | ENDODONTIC CLEANING INSTRUMENT AND APPARATUS - A cleaning instrument for an endodontic procedure such as a root canal provides a distal portion for agitating an irrigant, comprising in some embodiments agitating structures that stir the irrigant to assist in removing the smear layer and dislodging loosely adhered organic debris. The structures may also be designed to assist in evacuating irrigant from the canal. Some embodiments provide orifices through which an irrigating fluid can traverse the distal portion of the instrument and enter the canal to wash away loosened debris and sterilize the canal. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212835 | In-situ Tooth Filling System and Method Utilizing External Curing Step - An In-situ Tooth Filling System and Method Utilizing External Curing Step. The method and system utilizes the heat-/light-/vacuum-curing process normally available only in a dental laboratory. Like the conventional dental prosthetic production process, the filling is attached to the tooth void utilizing curable cement. Unlike the conventional (indirect) method, however, the instant method is completed totally within a single appointment in the dentist's office. The system utilizes fill stems that are made from curable filling material. These stems will become a part of the filling when the filling is cured. The filling is partially cured and then removed from the tooth for final curing in a vacuum oven that heat- and/or light-cures the filling. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212836 | Composite Capsule and Method for Dispensing a Dental Compound - A composite capsule for receiving and dispensing a dental compound. The composite capsule has a receiving space, which is surrounded by a capsule wall and which extends between a discharge opening and a receiving opening, wherein the discharge opening is arranged at a front end of the receiving space, and the receiving opening is arranged at a rear end of the receiving space. The composite capsule comprises a support face, which protrudes outward in relation to the capsule wall and which is oriented in the direction of the front end. The support face is interrupted by a thread recess. By way of the thread recess, the composite capsule can be connected to a storage container, in order to introduce a desired amount of dental compound into the composite capsule. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212837 | INTRAORAL DEVICE WITH MESH - A dental mouthpiece is provided that may be attached to a high-suction dental adapter for the purpose of assisting the dental staff during dental procedures through chair-side, hands-free suction, and isolation. Such a mouthpiece may comprise a main body portion, a cheek retractor portion, and a suction connector portion. In some embodiments, the main body portion, cheek retractor portion, and suction connector portion (and sub-portions thereof) may be molded in one piece, preferably by injection molding. In an exemplary embodiment, the mouthpiece may be made of a material that is flexible, translucent, conducive to injection molding, high heat-resistant, and autoclavable. Such a material may include silicone. Because the mouthpiece may be made of a high heat-resistant and autoclavable material, such a mouthpiece may be reusable. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212838 | INTRAORAL DEVICE WITH BRIDGE - A dental mouthpiece is provided that may be attached to a high-suction dental adapter for the purpose of assisting the dental staff during dental procedures through chair-side, hands-free suction, and isolation. Such a mouthpiece may comprise a main body portion, a cheek retractor portion, and a suction connector portion. In some embodiments, the main body portion, cheek retractor portion, and suction connector portion (and sub-portions thereof) may be molded in one piece, preferably by injection molding. In an exemplary embodiment, the mouthpiece may be made of a material that is flexible, translucent, conducive to injection molding, high heat-resistant, and autoclavable. Such a material may include silicone. Because the mouthpiece may be made of a high heat-resistant and autoclavable material, such a mouthpiece may be reusable. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212839 | INTRAORAL DEVICE WITH STABILITY BAR - A dental mouthpiece is provided that may be attached to a high-suction dental adapter for the purpose of assisting the dental staff during dental procedures through chair-side, hands-free suction, and isolation. Such a mouthpiece may comprise a main body portion, a cheek retractor portion, and a suction connector portion. In some embodiments, the main body portion, cheek retractor portion, and suction connector portion (and sub-portions thereof) may be molded in one piece, preferably by injection molding. In an exemplary embodiment, the mouthpiece may be made of a material that is flexible, translucent, conducive to injection molding, high heat-resistant, and autoclavable. Such a material may include silicone. Because the mouthpiece may be made of a high heat-resistant and autoclavable material, such a mouthpiece may be reusable. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212840 | INTRAORAL DEVICE WITH SLIT - A dental mouthpiece is provided that may be attached to a high-suction dental adapter for the purpose of assisting the dental staff during dental procedures through chair-side, hands-free suction, and isolation. Such a mouthpiece may comprise a main body portion, a cheek retractor portion, and a suction connector portion. In some embodiments, the main body portion, cheek retractor portion, and suction connector portion (and sub-portions thereof) may be molded in one piece, preferably by injection molding. In an exemplary embodiment, the mouthpiece may be made of a material that is flexible, translucent, conducive to injection molding, high heat-resistant, and autoclavable. Such a material may include silicone. Because the mouthpiece may be made of a high heat-resistant and autoclavable material, such a mouthpiece may be reusable. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212841 | INTRAORAL DEVICE WITH DETACHABLE MOUTH PROP - A dental mouthpiece is provided that may be attached to a high-suction dental adapter for the purpose of assisting the dental staff during dental procedures through chair-side, hands-free suction, and isolation. Such a mouthpiece may comprise a main body portion, a cheek retractor portion, and a suction connector portion. In some embodiments, the main body portion, cheek retractor portion, and suction connector portion (and sub-portions thereof) may be molded in one piece, preferably by injection molding. In an exemplary embodiment, the mouthpiece may be made of a material that is flexible, translucent, conducive to injection molding, high heat-resistant, and autoclavable. Such a material may include silicone. Because the mouthpiece may be made of a high heat-resistant and autoclavable material, such a mouthpiece may be reusable. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212842 | DENTAL PROSTHESIS - The invention relates to a dental prosthesis, comprising an implant body ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140212843 | Custom Dental Implant Fixture - The present invention relates to dental implants, and more particularly to custom dental implant fixture that shortens the extraction to completed restoration period from 6-8 months to 4 months. The invention is to use the existing extraction site as is to place custom implant fixture, thereby avoiding a lengthy extraction healing stage and the subsequent osteotomy surgery. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212844 | DENTAL IMPLANT SYSTEM - A dental-implant system ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140212845 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING CEMENT RETENTION IN IMPLANT-SUPPORTED ABUTMENT - The current disclosure is directed to a dental implant system and method that modifies the screw access channel of an implant-supported abutment in order to improve cement retention within the abutment chamber and to improve retention strength of prosthesis. The cement-retaining system comprises an abutment screw and a longitudinal extension of the abutment screw that channels excess cement into the chamber. The extension may be made from a variety of materials, including metal alloys, plastic materials, or materials that have a low melting point and can be removed in order to allow easy access to the screw head. In one implementation, the extension is affixed at the head of an abutment screw. In other implementations, the extension and the abutment screw are a continuous unit. Experiments demonstrate that the extension increases the volume of cement within the abutment chamber and improves the retention ability of the abutment-restoration complex. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212846 | Coupler Alarm and Instructional Guide - An excavator ( | 2014-07-31 |
20140212847 | Pilot Assessment System - A method and apparatus for assessing performance in operating an aircraft. Information for assessing a performance of a group of operations performed by a number of crew members of the aircraft is displayed on a display system during operation of the aircraft by the number of crew members for which the group of operations is assessed. User input assessing the performance of the group of operations by the number of crew members is received through an input system. The user input is stored. A report on the performance of the group of operations performed by the number of crew members using the user input is generated. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212848 | Minimizing Coriolis-Tumbling Intensity in a Centrifuge-Based-Flight Simulator - A system and method for minimizing or eliminating Coriolis-tumbling sensations on a trainee in a centrifuge-based simulator is described. In one example methodology, a simulator transitions its rate of rotation to replicate flight conditions in which G-forces are unloaded on a trainee from a first-G-force value to a nominal-G-force value. Before reaching the nominal-G-force value, an intermediate-G-force value—which is more than the nominal-G-force value, but less than the first-G-force value—is imparted and maintained on the trainee for a suitable duration of time. This intermediate-G-force value may be determined based on several factors including: (i) the angle of rotation of a gondola at during the first-G-force value, and/or (ii) the first-G-force value. After the intermediate-G-force value is imparted and maintained for a suitable duration of time, the G-forces imparted on the trainee may be further unloaded till the nominal-G force value is reached. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212849 | DRIVING ASSISTANCE DEVICE AND METHOD - A driving skill in input driving data is acquired from driving skill classification unit, driving data, which includes a driving skill higher than the driving skill in the input driving data and of which a similarity to the input driving data is at least a predetermined similarity, is selected from among driving data stored in a driving data storage unit, a difference between the selected driving data and the input driving data is detected, and a notice on the detected difference is issued as driving advice. As a result, it is possible to present suitable advice to improve a driving skill taking into account the skill and type of a driver. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212850 | BODY WEIGHT MANAGEMENT DEVICE FOR MANAGING A MEASUREMENT SUBJECT'S BODY WEIGHT USING A TARGET - A body weight management device includes: a change obtainment unit for obtaining an intra-day body weight change value on a daily basis based body weight measurement values of a measurement subject measured on a daily basis; an achievement rate obtainment unit for comparing the intra-day body weight change value obtained by the change obtainment unit with an intra-day target weight loss value and obtaining, based on a result of the comparison, a target achievement rate indicating a percentage of total days in a predetermined period in which the intra-day body weight change value has reached the intra-day target weight loss value; and a target obtainment unit for obtaining, based on the target achievement rate obtained by the achievement rate obtainment unit, a new intra-day target weight loss value to serve as a target for future body weight measurement. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212851 | Titles of my related inventions are Binary Mixed Equations, Binary-School Cards, Binary Quads Puzzles and Binary Quads Games. - My Binary Mixed Equation is a new math equation format and my Binary Quads Puzzles, Binary Quads Games and Binary-School Cads are new math related instructional aids I created to introduce students to the world of Base Two numbers, while reinforcing their math kills. I used Binary Coded Decimal number sequences of ones (1) and zeros (0) to represent decimal numbers within a traditional equation format. I then created my Binary Quads Puzzles and Games by combining my Binary Mixed Equations and traditional equations into mathematically functional equation based puzzle designs. I developed a process of individually pivoting a group of equations from their traditional horizontal orientation and then rotating each of them to different angles from 0 to 360 degree before arranging each equation within a crisscrossing, intersecting and bisecting design to create multiple puzzle designs that are functional, instructive and recreational. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212852 | DISTORTION TRAINING TABLE - An apparatus and methods for training workers to recognize distortions. One example method includes positioning vacuum arms on a tilt-table top of a distortion training table situated in a horizontal position. The method further includes positioning locator arms on the tilt-table top in proximity to the vacuum arms, positioning a body panel on the locator arms to situate an inner surface of the body panel adjacent to each of the vacuum arms, applying suction to the inner surface of the body panel using the vacuum arms wherein the suction creates non-destructive distortions on an outer surface of the body panel, instructing the workers in tactile recognition of the distortions on the outer surface of the body panel, moving the tilt-table top from the horizontal position to a vertical position, and instructing the workers in visual recognition of the distortions on the outer surface of the body panel. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212853 | MULTI-MODAL MODELING OF TEMPORAL INTERACTION SEQUENCES - A multi-modal interaction modeling system can model a number of different aspects of a human interaction across one or more temporal interaction sequences. Some versions of the system can generate assessments of the nature or quality of the interaction or portions thereof, which can be used to, among other things, provide assistance to one or more of the participants in the interaction. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212854 | MULTI-MODAL MODELING OF TEMPORAL INTERACTION SEQUENCES - A multi-modal interaction modeling system can model a number of different aspects of a human interaction across one or more temporal interaction sequences. Some versions of the system can generate assessments of the nature or quality of the interaction or portions thereof, which can be used to, among other things, provide assistance to one or more of the participants in the interaction. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212855 | Fitness System And Method For Determining An Exercise Routine - The present disclosure relates to a fitness system which includes an input device; a display device; and a processor. The processor is configured to transmit a survey to a user, wherein the survey comprises a plurality of questions related to the physical or performance abilities of the user for a predetermined plurality of exercises; receive answers to the survey from the input device; determine a suggested exercise routine based on at least the answers to the survey; and transmit the suggested exercise routine to the user. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212856 | Gear Necklace System - A necklace that contains a gear assembly within a housing where gears of the gear assembly are rotated by a driving component. The driving component is a necklace chain where the chain, for example is a ball chain or a box chain that passes through openings in a housing wall and is configured to physically rotate gears. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212857 | GENERATING A WORKOUT ROUTINE - One or more systems and/or techniques are provided for generating a workout routine. For example, a first input including a first tool available to a user and/or a second input including a modality may be received. A set of movements may be generated based upon the first tool and/or the modality. A workout routine may be generated based upon the set of movements. The workout routine can be generated based upon a selection of one or more movements from the set of movements. In an example, the one or more movements are randomly selected from the set of movements. The results of the workout routine may also be tracked. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212858 | Auto-induced Tactile Feedback Device for Training Sportspersons - The invention provides a training aide for swimmers and sportsperson. The device includes a tail piece which extends from a head support. The tail piece is aligned so that it will contact with the body, so as to provide feedback to the wearer when their head has moved and is not properly aligned. The tailpiece may be aligned so that raising the head causes the tailpiece to press against the back of the neck or shoulders. The head support may be integrated into the strap of swimming goggles, or have a separate head strap suited for holding the training device. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212859 | Focus Object and Method for Use - An object designed to improve the hand-eye coordination of a user. The object comprising a plurality of distinct zones with each zone have a unique indicator. In use a user will verbally identify the indicator prior to catching the object. Preferably, the object is a spherical shaped ball. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212860 | VIRTUAL-REALITY SIMULATOR TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR SENTINEL LYMPH NODE SURGERY USING IMAGE DATA AND DATABASE DATA - A virtual-reality method for surgical training simulates the task of detecting sentinel lymph nodes using a nuclear uptake probe. The simulator can be used with lymphoscintigraphic clinical imaging data to provide patient-specific training scenarios. In yet another embodiment, the apparatus can use a database representing mathematical phantoms to simulate different patient sizes, node distributions, node uptakes, and combinations thereof. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212861 | EDUCATIONAL SUTURING APPARATUS - An educational suturing apparatus is presented. The educational suturing apparatus may include a support layer and an imitation skin layer. The support layer may include an insert protruding from the support layer. An inner surface of the imitation skin layer may fit over the insert. The imitation skin layer may be made of an elastomer so that an incision may be cut and sutured back together. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212862 | Medical Simulators With Energy Harvesting Power Supplies - Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training are provided. In some implementations, the devices, systems, and methods are not dependent on external power supplies or internal batteries. A patient simulator is provided that includes a simulated patient body portion; and an electric-harvesting system positioned within the simulated patient body portion. The electric-harvesting system converts mechanical energy applied to the simulated patient body portion into electric energy for use by one or more components of the simulated body portion. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212863 | Pregnant Abdominal System and Associated Devices, Systems, and Methods - Simulated pregnant abdominal systems and associated devices, systems, and methods are provided. The pregnant abdominal systems allow an interactive scenario simulating a routine gestation palpation of a fetal baby, the performance of an external cephalic version as well as the Leopold's Maneuvers. Further, the pregnant abdominal systems can be used as a platform to physically hear the fetus heartbeat using stethoscope, Doppler Instrument, or a Pre-Natal Monitor. Further, in some implementations the fetus can be visualized using standard ultrasound systems. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212864 | INJECTION TRAINING APPARATUS USING 3D POSITION SENSOR - Systems and methods are disclosed for an apparatus and method for practicing injection techniques through an injectable apparatus. The injectable apparatus may contain a camera that is configured to provide three-dimensional location information for a testing tool based on light attenuated from the testing tool after it is injected into a simulated human or animal body parts. A training tool may be connected to a user display device to generate a display of the injection apparatus as well as the performance parameters of a trainee. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212865 | ONLINE PROCTORING PROCESS FOR DISTANCE-BASED TESTING - A system for enabling real time live proctoring of an exam across a distributed network includes a first remote computer. The first remote computer is capable of real time audio visual capture and display of an image of a user of the first remote computer. A second remote computer is capable of real time audio visual capture and display of an image of the user of the second remote computer. A server is in communication with the first remote computer and the second remote computer, and provides an interactive web based scheduling portal accessible from the first remote computer and the second remote computer. A database is associated with the server for storing data regarding the rules for proctoring of an exam including the rate at which an exam may be proctored at a given date and time. The server enables access to a virtual exam room by the first remote computer and the second remote computer in response to a request from the first remote computer through the scheduling portal for a date and time to take an exam administered at the first computer when the requested date and time fulfils the rules stored in the database. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212866 | METHOD OF INDUCING LEARNER TO LOG INTO LEARNING CONTENT-PROVIDING SERVER - A method of inducing a learner to log into a learning content-providing server, which is performed by a learner terminal, the method including: receiving an input of uniform resource locator (URL) information that is printed in a textbook; accessing a location in the learning content-providing server, which corresponds to the URL information; receiving and playing a learning content file, which is stored in the location in the learning content-providing server; and if a period or number of times the received learning content file is played expires, frequently accessing the learning content-providing server and requesting to extend the period or number of times the learning content file is played. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212867 | DEVICE FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING CELLULAR GROWTH - The present disclosure is drawn to a device for monitoring and controlling live cells and associated methods. In an example, the device can include a plurality of elongated nanostructures affixed to a substrate. The elongated nanostructures can each have an attachment end and a free end opposite the attachment end. The free end includes a metal and the attachment end is affixed to the substrate. The device can further include a functionalization layer that is coated on the free end of at least a portion of the plurality of elongated nanostructures. The functionalization layer can be formulated to retain live cells, and the device can be configured to be used in conjunction with a detector, such as a Raman spectrometer, in order to monitor growth of live cells. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212868 | Method and Kit For The Isolation Of Genomic DNA, RNA Proteins and Metabolites From A Single Biological Sample - The invention provides a method and kit for the separation and purification of cellular components including polar and non-polar metabolites, genomic DNA, RNA and proteins from a single biological sample where two steps of lysis of the cells are performed sequentially, before and after a metabolite isolation step. The first lysis step is mechanical and performed in order to be incomplete, whereas the second is chemical or both mechanical and chemical. A sequential isolation of genomic DNA, RNA and proteins is carried out after the second lysis step. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212869 | Nucleic Acid Proximity Assay Involving the Formation of a Three-way junction - Provided herein is a proximity assay that, in certain embodiments, involves: (a) hybridizing a first oligonucleotide and a second oligonucleotide with a target nucleic acid, wherein the first oligonucleotide comprises: i. a region that is complementary to a first sequence in the target nucleic acid and ii. a barcode sequence; and the second oligonucleotide comprises i. a region that is complementary to a second region in the target and ii. the complement of the barcode sequence; and (b) detecting hybridization between the barcode sequence and the complement of the barcode sequence, wherein hybridization between the barcode sequence and the complement of the barcode sequence indicates that the first and second target sequences are proximal to one another in the sample. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212870 | FET Sensors With Subtractive Probes for Indirect Detection and Methods - The present invention relates to compositions on a FET sensor for detecting wide variety of biological entities. The composition of the FET sensor comprises a linker probe having a region for binding a biological entity, and enzymatic region that can cleave or change the position of a cargo molecule bound to the linker probe. The binding of the biological entity may cause a first strand of DNA to dehybridize from a second strand of DNA resulting in a change in conductance of the FET sensor. When the conformation of the probe changes, the conductance of the FET changes. This method provides an advantage over the conventional FET biosensors that use antibodies as probes since the size of nucleotide aptamer probes is smaller, their conformation/shape is well controlled, and their charge is fixed for a wider range of solution conditions, enabling robust detection of target entities with high sensitivity and specificity. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212871 | Nucleic Acid Extraction from Heterogeneous Biological Materials - Methods for extracting high quality nucleic acids from a heterogenous collection of nucleic acid-containing materials from a biological sample are disclosed. The heterogenous collection of nucleic-acid containing materials may contain cells or microvesicles, or both. The extractions obtained by the methods described herein are characterized by high yield and high integrity, making the extracted nucleic acids useful for various applications in which high quality nucleic acid extractions are preferred, e.g., a diagnosis, prognosis, or therapy evaluation for a medical condition. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212872 | Identity Elucidation of Unknown Metabolites - A method of elucidating the identity of an unknown metabolite comprising measuring amounts of known and unknown metabolites in subjects; associating the unknown metabolite with a specific gene from a gene association study; determining a protein associated with the specific gene and analyzing information for the protein; associating the unknown metabolite with concentrations and/or ratios of other metabolites in subjects; obtaining chemical structural data for the unknown metabolite; and using the information obtained to elucidate the identity of the unknown metabolite. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212873 | TREATMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF EPIGENETIC DISORDERS AND CONDITIONS - The present disclosure relates generally to the field of epigenetics and in particular epigenetic profiles associated with a pathological condition. The present specification teaches screening of individuals and populations for epigenetic profiles associated with a pathological condition. Epigenetic profiles are disclosed from the following sites in the FMR1 gene: FREE3, intron 2, an intron, intron/exon boundary and/or splicing region downstream of intron 2, and a site within the FREE2 portion of intron 1 in combination with a FM. Epigenetic profiles are also disclosed from a region in the FMR genetic locus selected from an intron, intron/exon boundary, a splicing region or an intragenic region in combination with an expansion mutation. Kits and diagnostic assays are also taught herein as are computer programs to monitor changes in epigenetic patterns and profiles. Further enabled herein is a method for screening for agents which can reduce or mask the adverse effects of epigenetic modification and the use of these agents in therapy and prophylaxis. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212874 | ENHANCED PROBE BINDING - Methods for enhancing the binding of oligonucleotide probes to DNA and RNA are disclosed. The methods make use of thermodynamic and kinetic effects to reduce probe mismatches and failure of complementary probes to bind to DNA and RNA templates. Mapping and sequencing of the probed DNA and RNA samples are contemplated herein. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212875 | Human Metabolically Active Brown Adipose Derived Stem Cells - A method of distinguishing a brown adipose cell from a white adipose cell. In one embodiment the method includes measuring the expression level of one or more genes in an adipose cell; comparing the measured expression levels to a control, and correlating the expression level of the one or more genes to an identity as a white adipose cell or a brown adipose cell. In one embodiment the one or more genes are selected from the genes listed in FIG. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212876 | TARGETING C-REL O-GLCNACYLATION AND USES THEREOF - Serine 350 has been identified as the site of O-GlycNAcylation of c-Rel. Methods are provided for identifying compositions capable of blocking c-Rel activation. The methods generally involve identifying compounds that inhibit O-GlcNAcylation of c-Rel at the serine 350 residue, thereby preventing c-Rel activation and production of c-Rel-dependent cytokines. | 2014-07-31 |
20140212877 | MAIZE LINKAGE DRAG AND GENOME ANALYSIS PROCESS - This invention relates to a method for improving a maize linkage drag and genome analysis process. Some embodiments produce a significant cost and time reduction in plant breeding projects. Particular embodiments concern a method to determine one amount of linkage drag flanking a desired, introgressed trait and to determine a recurrent parent percentage performed at a same stage of plant growth. This disclosure also concerns selecting plants containing the desired, introgressed trait based on results of genome analysis. | 2014-07-31 |