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| 20120042056 | Hard Disk Drive Integrated Circuit With Integrated Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module - A system including a network interface module, a first processor, a hard disk control module, and a second processor. The network interface module is configured to communicate with a network. The first processor is configured to communicate with the network interface module and perform processing related to communication of a hard disk drive with the network via the network interface module. The hard disk control module is configured to communicate with the first processor and control operation of the hard disk drive. The second processor is configured to communicate with the hard disk control module and perform processing related to storing data on the hard disk drive. The second processor and the hard disk control module are configured to process packets communicated via the network interface module using a hyper-text transfer protocol, a peer-to-peer sharing protocol, and an Internet protocol-based small computer system interface standard. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120070127 | Secure Video Distribution - An apparatus includes an input circuit, a storage device, a retrieve circuit, a decrypt circuit, and an output circuit. The input circuit is configured to receive packets of encrypted encoded video data from a first network. The storage device is preauthorized by the first network to store the encrypted encoded video data. The retrieve circuit is configured to retrieve the encrypted encoded video data from the storage device for decryption. The decrypt circuit is configured to decrypt the encrypted encoded video data without further authorization. The output circuit is configured to transmit a signal representing the encrypted encoded video data while the retrieve circuit retrieves the encrypted encoded video data from the storage device. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120203921 | Hard Disk Drive Integrated Circuit With Integrated Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module - A system including a network interface module, a first processor, a hard disk control module, and a second processor. The network interface module is configured to communicate with a network. The first processor is configured to (i) communicate with the network interface module, and (ii) perform processing related to communication of a hard disk drive with the network via the network interface module. The hard disk control module is configured to (i) communicate with the first processor, and (ii) control operation of the hard disk drive. The second processor is configured to (i) communicate with the hard disk control module, and (ii) perform processing related to storing data on the hard disk drive. The second processor and the hard disk control module are configured processes packets communicated via the network interface module using a hyper-text transfer protocol, a peer-to-peer sharing protocol, and an Internet protocol-based small computer system interface standard. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20130080666 | HARD DISK DRIVE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITH INTEGRATED GIGABIT ETHERNET INTERFACE MODULE - An integrated circuit of a hard disk drive includes an Ethernet network interface module configured to transmit and receive data packets via an Ethernet connection. The data packets respectively include packet headers and at least one of small computer system interface (SCSI) commands and SCSI data requests. A processor is configured to process the data packets transmitted and received by the Ethernet network interface module. A hard disk control module is configured to control, based on the at least one of the SCSI commands and the SCSI data requests, writing of data to a hard disk and reading of the data from the hard disk. Each of the hard disk control module, the processor, and the network interface module is located in the integrated circuit. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20140101348 | HARD DISK DRIVE WITH INTEGRATED ETHERNET INTERFACE - An integrated circuit of a hard disk drive includes an Ethernet network interface module configured to transmit and receive data packets via an Ethernet connection. The data packets respectively include packet headers and at least one of small computer system interface (SCSI) commands and SCSI data requests. A processor is configured to process the data packets transmitted and received by the Ethernet network interface module. A hard disk control module is configured to control, based on the at least one of the SCSI commands and the SCSI data requests, writing of data to a hard disk and reading of the data from the hard disk. Each of the hard disk control module, the processor, and the network interface module is located in the integrated circuit. | 04-10-2014 |
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| 20120257314 | GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) MONITOR - This document discusses, among other things, a self-test (ST) ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) monitor configured to generate a simulated ground fault starting in a first half-cycle of a first cycle of AC power and extending into a second half-cycle of the first cycle of AC power, wherein the first half-cycle of the first cycle of AC power precedes the second half-cycle of the first cycle of AC power. Further, the ST GFCI monitor can detect a response to the simulated ground fault. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20130176755 | DIMMER CONTROL WITH SOFT START OVER-CURRENT PROTECTION - This document discloses, among other things, apparatus and methods for dimmer control. In an apparatus example, a circuit can include an input configured to receive a control signal, a controller configured to modulate a pulse width of a pulse train using the control signal when the controller is enabled, an output configured to provide the pulse train to a driver, and first and second current limit detectors configured to receive load current information of the driver and to terminate an active pulse of the controller when a value of the load current information exceeds a threshold. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20140293490 | GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) MONITOR - This document discusses, among other things, a self-test (ST) ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) monitor configured to generate a simulated ground fault starting in a first half-cycle of a first cycle of AC power and extending into a second half-cycle of the first cycle of AC power, wherein the first half-cycle of the first cycle of AC power precedes the second half-cycle of the first cycle of AC power. Further, the ST GFCI monitor can detect a response to the simulated ground fault. | 10-02-2014 |
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| 20120188572 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UPDATING A USER INTERFACE FOR A PRINTING DEVICE - Systems and methods for updating a user interface that indicates printing capabilities for a printing device by reading one or more first printing capabilities from first printing capabilities data, generating a user interface including a plurality of interface elements, wherein one or more interface elements of the plurality of interface elements are associated with the one or more first printing capabilities, reading one or more second printing capabilities from second printing capabilities data, the one or more second printing capabilities including at least one printing capability different from the one or more first printing capabilities, generating delta printing capabilities data indicating changed printing capabilities based on the one or more first printing capabilities and the one or more second printing capabilities, wherein the delta printing capabilities data includes the at least one printing capability different from the one or more first printing capabilities, and updating the one or more interface elements associated with the changed printing capabilities indicated by the delta printing capabilities data, including the at least one printing capability different from the one or more first printing capabilities, wherein at least one interface element is independent from the changed printing capabilities. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120188574 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UPDATING A USER INTERFACE FOR A PRINTING DEVICE - Systems and methods for updating a user interface that indicates printing capabilities for a printing device read one or more first printing capabilities from first printing capabilities data, generate a user interface that includes a plurality of interface elements, read one or more second printing capabilities from second printing capabilities data, the one or more second printing capabilities including at least one printing capability different from the one or more first printing capabilities, generate delta printing capabilities data indicating changed printing capabilities based on the one or more first printing capabilities and the one or more second printing capabilities, wherein the delta printing capabilities data includes the at least one printing capability different from the one or more first printing capabilities, and update one or more interface elements associated with the changed printing capabilities indicated by the delta printing capabilities data. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120188575 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UPDATING PRINTING DEVICE CAPABILITIES - Systems and methods that generate initial printing device capabilities data including one or more initial printing device capabilities based on the initial print ticket markup language data, receive second print ticket markup language data, generate updated printing device capabilities data including one or more updated printing device capabilities based on the second print ticket markup language data, and generate one or more changed printing device capabilities markup language data based on the initial printing device capabilities data and the updated printing device capabilities data, wherein the one or more changed printing device capabilities markup language data includes one or more changed printing device capabilities that indicate differences between the one or more initial printing device capabilities and the one or more updated printing device capabilities. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120188585 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UPDATING PRINTING DEVICE CAPABILITIES - Systems and methods that generate initial printing device capabilities data including one or more initial printing device capabilities based on the initial print ticket markup language data, receive second print ticket markup language data, generate updated printing device capabilities data including one or more updated printing device capabilities based on the second print ticket markup language data, and generate one or more changed printing device capabilities markup language data based on the initial printing device capabilities data and the updated printing device capabilities data, wherein the one or more changed printing device capabilities markup language data includes one or more changed printing device capabilities that indicate differences between the one or more initial printing device capabilities and the one or more updated printing device capabilities. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20130215455 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENTERPRISE SHARING OF A PRINTING DEVICE - Systems, methods, and devices for registering a printing device receive a selection of a printing device available on an enterprise, wherein the selection includes a printing device identifier associated with the printing device, receive a credential issued by an enterprise device, wherein the enterprise device is associated with the enterprise, receive a refresh token from the printing device, receive a printing service user identifier, send the refresh token to the printing service, receive an access token from the printing service, and send the access token, the printing device identifier, a share request, and the printing service user identifier to the printing service. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130222839 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENTERPRISE SHARING OF A PRINTING DEVICE - Systems and methods for sharing a printing device in an enterprise read information from a tag, wherein the information includes a printing device identifier and a refresh token, the printing device identifier is associated with a printing device, and the refresh token was issued to the printing device by a printing service; retrieve a printing service user identifier from a computer-readable medium; send the refresh token to the printing service; receive an access token from the printing service; send the access token, the printing device identifier, and the printing service user identifier to the printing service; receive an invitation associated with the printing service user identifier to access the printing device via the printing service; and send an acceptance of invitation associated with the printing service user identifier and a credential associated with the printing service user identifier to the printing service. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130293924 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EMBEDDING CONSTRAINT LOGIC OF PRINT SETTINGS IN PRINT CAPABILITIES - Systems and methods for updating print data receive a request for print capabilities data from a computing device, wherein the request includes print settings data, and wherein the print settings data indicates a first imaging device associated with the print settings data; generate print capabilities data based on the print settings data and on printing capabilities of the first imaging device; add imaging device capability constraint logic for the first imaging device to the print capabilities data, and send the print capabilities data to the computing device. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20140036296 | CONSTRAINT PRINT SETTING VALIDATION AND RESOLUTION FOR CLOUD-AWARE PRINT DEVICE - Systems and methods for printing in a cloud environment, wherein a second cloud service assists a printer and a cloud-print service with the user interaction required to update an invalid print ticket to a valid print ticket. | 02-06-2014 |
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| 20080278741 | SCOPE-BASED XPS FILTER DRIVER CONFIGURATION TO PERFORM DYNAMIC OPERATIONS - A filter pipeline framework is provided for a printer driver including a plurality of filters. The framework includes a logical page filter configured to perform operations on logical pages within a first thread; a document level filter configured to perform document level operations within a second thread; a job level and physical page filter configured perform job level operations and physical page operations within a third thread; and a command managing unit configured to generate and manage commands compiled in command lists for the filters. Print ticket processing is performed at the beginning of the filter pipeline in the logical page filter. And further, each filter simultaneously runs within its own thread to perform a specific scope of operations defined for each filter. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090279122 | DUAL-HEAD OR HYBRID PRINT DRIVER SUPPORTING XPS AND GDI PRINT PATHS WITHOUT PERFORMING DATA CONVERSION BETWEEN XPS TO EMF OR VICE VERSA - A method is provided for improving printing performance of a print job from a Graphics Device Interface (GDI) based Windows® application submitted to an XPSDrv printer driver which is utilized by a filter pipeline service, wherein a required conversion from an existing GDI/device driver interface (DDI) to an XML Paper Specification (XPS) performed by a GDI-to-XPS conversion unit is eliminated to reduce latency. The method includes replacing the GDI-to-XPS conversion unit with a printer graphics driver which converts DDI calls into raw spool data; and adding a dual head filter as a first filter to the filter pipeline service to handle the raw spool data generated from the printer graphics driver. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20110242564 | PRINTER CONTROL SYSTEM, PRINTING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A method for controlling a printer comprises, spooling a file including a hierarchy of print ticket attached with remaining fixed document and fixed pages, in response to a print job, creating print data from a spooled file, detecting a printing error at a printer, modifying the spooled file by including printing type information and page information where printing error occurred, and redirecting the spooled file modified by the modifying step to another printer driver. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110242565 | PRINTER CONTROL SYSTEM, PRINTING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A method for controlling a printer comprises, spooling a file including a hierarchy of a print ticket attached with a fixed document and a fixed page, in response to a print job, creating print data from a spooled file, detecting a printing error at the printer, determining, using a CPU, required printing features for the print job based on the print ticket in the spooled file, and displaying candidate printers to be redirected based on the result of the determining. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110242582 | PRINTER CONTROL SYSTEM, PRINTING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A method for controlling a printer via a server computer comprises, spooling a file including a hierarchy of a print ticket attached with a fixed document and a fixed page, in response to a print job on a client computer, creating print data from a spooled file, processing a print job, storing, using a CPU, a copy of the spooled file during the processing of the print job, receiving a request to redirect, and sending a modified copy of the spool file to another printer after the request to redirect is received. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20130258377 | PRINTER CONTROL SYSTEM, PRINTING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A method for controlling a printer comprises, spooling a file including a hierarchy of print ticket attached with remaining fixed document and fixed pages, in response to a print job, creating print data from a spooled file, detecting a printing error at a printer, modifying the spooled file by including printing type information and page information where printing error occurred, and redirecting the spooled file modified by the modifying step to another printer driver. | 10-03-2013 |
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| 20090204239 | LED Light Controller System and Method - Embodiments of the disclosure provide a system for selecting a color show generated by LED landscape, pool, and/or spa lights. The system can include a faceplate indicating the color shows available to select from. The faceplate includes a selector positioned to select one of the color shows. The system includes a microcontroller in communication with the selector and a triac circuit in communication with the microcontroller. The microcontroller controls the LED landscape, pool, and/or spa lights using the triac circuit in response to the position of the selector. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20100218991 | Cord Seal for Swimming Pool and Spa Light Niches - Provided is a cord seal for use in an underwater niche that comprises a seal cap and a main seal having a front side and a rear side and the main seal further includes a plurality of apertures that extend from the front side to the rear side. The cord seal can accommodate cords of two different sizes. The main seal also includes a plurality of splits to make it easier to install the cords. The main seal deforms to provide a water-tight seal despite the presence of at least one split in the main seal. In one embodiment, additional support structures are provided including a front seal support and a rear seal support. The front seal support has a plurality of projections that extend through the main seal and the rear seal support to connect each of the structures. The projections can be used to help spread apart the seal when it is desired to remove and replace a light assembly. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20130170235 | LED Replacement Light Assembly with Improved Cooling Features - Embodiments of the invention provide an LED replacement light assembly for retrofitting an incandescent light fixture that has a housing with a base. The LED replacement light assembly can include a shaft with a top portion and a lower threaded portion. The lower threaded portion can be screwed into the base. The LED replacement light assembly can also include an LED adapter, and a circuit board including a plurality of LEDs. One embodiment can include a thermally conductive disc that can engage the circuit board and the housing to conduct heat from the circuit board to the housing. A thermal interface can be positioned between the thermally conductive disc and the housing to provide enhanced conduction. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20140145644 | LED LIGHT CONTROLLER SYSTEM AND METHOD - Embodiments of the disclosure provide a system for selecting a color show generated by LED landscape, pool, and/or spa lights. The system can include an overlay indicating the color shows available to select from. A selector adjacent to the overlay can be positioned to select one of the color shows. The system includes a microcontroller in communication with the selector and a triac circuit in communication with the microcontroller. The microcontroller controls the LED landscape, pool, and/or spa lights using the triac circuit in response to the position of the selector. | 05-29-2014 |
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| 20110170567 | LASER BANDWIDTH INTERLOCK CAPABLE OF SINGLE PULSE DETECTION AND REJECTION - A pulse of laser light is switched out of a pulse train and spatially dispersed into its constituent wavelengths. The pulse is collimated to a suitable size and then diffracted by high groove density multilayer dielectric gratings. This imparts a different angle to each individual wavelength so that, when brought to the far field with a lens, the colors have spread out in a linear arrangement. The distance between wavelengths (resolution) can be tailored for the specific laser and application by altering the number of times the beam strikes the diffraction gratings, the groove density of the gratings and the focal length of the lens. End portions of the linear arrangement are each directed to a respective detector, which converts the signal to a 1 if the level meets a set-point, and a 0 if the level does not. If both detectors produces a 1, then the pulse train is allowed to propagate into an optical system. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20130294468 | DIFFRACTIVE OPTICAL ELEMENTS FOR TRANSFORMATION OF MODES IN LASERS - Spatial mode conversion modules are described, with the capability of efficiently transforming a given optical beam profile, at one plane in space into another well-defined optical beam profile at a different plane in space, whose detailed spatial features and symmetry properties can, in general, differ significantly. The modules are comprised of passive, high-efficiency, low-loss diffractive optical elements, combined with Fourier transform optics. Design rules are described that employ phase retrieval techniques and associated algorithms to determine the necessary profiles of the diffractive optical components. System augmentations are described that utilize real-time adaptive optical techniques for enhanced performance as well as power scaling. | 11-07-2013 |
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| 20120026749 | LOW STRAY LIGHT BEAM DUMP WITH FIBER DELIVERY - The present invention is directed to a beam dump which is configured for not increasing a temperature of a laser with which it may be implemented. The beam dump may include an opaque enclosure which is configured for receiving light (ex.—initial light) from a light source (ex.—a frequency-converted laser), said light being delivered through an aperture of the enclosure via one or more connected optical fibers. The received light may be scattered within the enclosure. However, the beam dump is configured for minimizing the amount of light which is back scattered light into the fiber(s). For instance, the amount of back scattered light may be less than 1/1000 of the initial light. Further, the beam dump may be configured for minimizing photocontamination which may be caused when the light contacts interior surfaces of the enclosure. Still further, the beam dump may be a small size, low cost structure. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120032065 | DYNAMIC WAVEFRONT CONTROL OF A FREQUENCY CONVERTED LASER SYSTEM - The present invention is directed to a laser system in which a current laser wavefront performance of the laser system may be monitored. Further, the laser system embodiments disclosed herein may be configured for correcting the laser wavefront internally via correction system(s) within the laser system. Still further, the correction system(s) disclosed herein may provide a long lifetime of performance and may be configured for having a minimal impact on photocontamination. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120113995 | MEASURING CRYSTAL SITE LIFETIME IN A NON-LINEAR OPTICAL CRYSTAL - The present invention includes a fundamental laser light source configured to generate fundamental wavelength laser light, an optical crystal configured to receive fundamental laser light from the fundamental laser light source, the optical crystal configured to generate alternate wavelength light by frequency converting a portion of the received fundamental laser light to alternate wavelength light, an auxiliary light source configured to generate auxiliary wavelength light, the auxiliary wavelength light having a wavelength different from the fundamental wavelength laser light and the alternate wavelength light, the fundamental laser light source and the auxiliary light source oriented such that the fundamental laser light copropagates with the auxiliary light through a surface of the optical crystal, and a detector configured to detect at least one of fundamental wavelength laser light scattered by the optical crystal, alternate wavelength light scattered by the optical crystal, or auxiliary light scattered by the optical crystal. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120120481 | HIGH DAMAGE THRESHOLD FREQUENCY CONVERSION SYSTEM - The present invention includes a fundamental laser light source configured to generate fundamental wavelength laser light, a first nonlinear optical crystal configured to generate first alternate wavelength light; a second nonlinear optical crystal configured to generate second alternate wavelength light; a dual wavelength Brewster angle waveplate configured to rotate a polarization of the first alternate wavelength light relative to the second alternate wavelength light such that the first and second alternate wavelength light have the same polarization; a set of Brewster angle wavefront processing optics configured to condition the first and second alternate wavelengths of light; a harmonic separator configured to separate the first alternate wavelength light from the second alternate wavelength light; and a Brewster angle output window configured to transmit the first or second alternate wavelengths of light from the interior of a laser frequency conversion system to the exterior of the laser frequency conversion system. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120314286 | Semiconductor Inspection And Metrology System Using Laser Pulse Multiplier - A pulse multiplier includes a polarizing beam splitter, a wave plate, and a set of mirrors. The polarizing beam splitter receives an input laser pulse. The wave plate receives light from the polarized beam splitter and generates a first set of pulses and a second set of pulses. The first set of pulses has a different polarization than the second set of pulses. The polarizing beam splitter, the wave plate, and the set of mirrors create a ring cavity. The polarizing beam splitter transmits the first set of pulses as an output of the pulse multiplier and reflects the second set of pulses into the ring cavity. This pulse multiplier can inexpensively reduce the peak power per pulse while increasing the number of pulses per second with minimal total power loss. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130021602 | Laser With High Quality, Stable Output Beam, And Long Life High Conversion Efficiency Non-Linear Crystal - A mode-locked laser system operable at low temperature can include an annealed, frequency-conversion crystal and a housing to maintain an annealed condition of the crystal during standard operation at the low temperature. In one embodiment, the crystal can have an increased length. First beam shaping optics can be configured to focus a beam from a light source to an elliptical cross section at a beam waist located in or proximate to the crystal. A harmonic separation block can divide an output from the crystal into beams of different frequencies separated in space. In one embodiment, the mode-locked laser system can further include second beam shaping optics configured to convert an elliptical cross section of the desired frequency beam into a beam with a desired aspect ratio, such as a circular cross section. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130077086 | Solid-State Laser And Inspection System Using 193nm Laser - An improved solid-state laser for generating 193 nm light is described. This laser uses the 6 | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130313440 | Solid-State Laser And Inspection System Using 193nm Laser - Improved laser systems and associated techniques generate an ultra-violet (UV) wavelength of approximately 193.368 nm from a fundamental vacuum wavelength near 1064 nm. Preferred embodiments separate out an unconsumed portion of an input wavelength to at least one stage and redirect that unconsumed portion for use in another stage. The improved laser systems and associated techniques result in less expensive, longer life lasers than those currently being used in the industry. These laser systems can be constructed with readily-available, relatively inexpensive components. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20140016655 | Reducing The Spectral Bandwidth Of Lasers - A laser system for semiconductor inspection includes a fiber-based fundamental light source for generating fundamental light that is then converted/mixed by a frequency conversion module to generate UV-DUV laser light. The fundamental light source includes a nonlinear chirp element (e.g., a Bragg grating or an electro-optic modulator) that adds a nonlinear chirp to the seed light laser system prior to amplification by the fiber amplifier(s) (e.g., doped fiber or Raman amplifiers). The nonlinear chirp includes an x | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140071520 | Solid State Illumination Source And Inspection System - An exemplary illumination source for an inspection system includes a pulsed seed laser having a wavelength of approximately 1104 nm and a continuous wave, Raman seed laser having a wavelength of approximately 1160 nm. An optical coupler can combine outputs of the pulsed seed laser and the continuous wave, Raman seed laser. Pre-amplification stages can receive an output of the optical coupler. A power amplifier can receive an output of the pre-amplification stages. A sixth harmonic can be generated using the amplified, combined wavelength. Systems for inspecting a specimen such as a reticle, photomask or wafer can include one of the illumination sources described herein. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140153596 | Semiconductor Inspection And Metrology System Using Laser Pulse Multiplier - A pulse multiplier includes a beam splitter and one or more mirrors. The beam splitter receives a series of input laser pulses and directs part of the energy of each pulse into a ring cavity. After circulating around the ring cavity, part of the pulse energy leaves the ring cavity through the beam splitter and part of the energy is recirculated. By selecting the ring cavity optical path length, the repetition rate of an output series of laser pulses can be made to be a multiple of the input repetition rate. The relative energies of the output pulses can be controlled by choosing the transmission and reflection coefficients of the beam splitter. This pulse multiplier can inexpensively reduce the peak power per pulse while increasing the number of pulses per second with minimal total power loss. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140204963 | 193NM Laser And Inspection System - A laser for generating an output wavelength of approximately 193.4 nm includes a fundamental laser, an optical parametric generator, a fourth harmonic generator, and a frequency mixing module. The optical parametric generator, which is coupled to the fundamental laser, can generate a down-converted signal. The fourth harmonic generator, which may be coupled to the optical parametric generator or the fundamental laser, can generate a fourth harmonic. The frequency mixing module, which is coupled to the optical parametric generator and the fourth harmonic generator, can generate a laser output at a frequency equal to a sum of the fourth harmonic and twice a frequency of the down-converted signal. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20150022805 | Laser With High Quality, Stable Output Beam, And Long Life High Conversion Efficiency Non-Linear Crystal - An optical system for detecting contaminants and defects on a test surface includes an improved laser system for generating a laser beam and optics directing the laser beam along a path onto the test surface, and producing an illuminated spot thereon. A detector and ellipsoidal mirrored surface are also provided with an axis of symmetry about a line perpendicular to the test surface. In one embodiment, an optical system for detecting anomalies of a sample includes the improved laser system for generating first and second beams, first optics for directing the first beam of radiation onto a first spot on the sample, second optics for directing the second beam onto a second spot on the sample, with the first and second paths at different angles of incidence to the sample surface. In another embodiment, a surface inspection apparatus includes an illumination system configured to focus beams at non-normal incidence angles. | 01-22-2015 |
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| 20080225282 | Beam delivery system for laser dark-field illumination in a catadioptric optical system - A method and apparatus for inspecting a specimen are provided. The apparatus comprises a primary illumination source, a catadioptric objective exhibiting central obscuration that directs light energy received from the primary illumination source at a substantially normal angle toward the specimen, and an optical device, such as a prism or reflective surface, positioned within the central obscuration resulting from the catadioptric objective for receiving further illumination from a secondary illumination source and diverting the further illumination to the specimen. The method comprises illuminating a surface of the specimen at a variety of angles using a primary illumination source, illuminating the surface using a secondary illumination source, the illuminating by the secondary illumination source occurring at a substantially normal angle of incidence; and imaging all reflected, scattered, and diffracted light energy received from the surface onto a detector. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080247035 | Catadioptric imaging system employing immersion liquid for use in broad band microscopy - A reduced size catadioptric inspection system employing a catadioptric objective and immersion substance is disclosed. The objective may be employed with light energy having a wavelength in the range of approximately 190 nanometers through the infrared light range, and can provide numerical apertures in excess of 0.9. Elements are less than 100 millimeters in diameter and may fit within a standard microscope. The objective comprises a focusing lens group, a field lens, a Mangin mirror arrangement, and an immersion substance or liquid between the Mangin mirror arrangement and the specimen. A variable focal length optical system for use with the objective in the catadioptric inspection system is also disclosed. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080247036 | Catadioptric microscope objective employing immersion liquid for use in broad band microscopy - An objective for imaging specimens is disclosed. The objective receives light energy from a light energy source configured to provide light energy in a wavelength range of approximately 480 to 660 nanometers, employs a Mangin mirror arrangement in conjunction with an immersion liquid to provide a numerical aperture in excess of 1.0 and a field size in excess of 0.05 millimeters, where every element in the objective has a diameter of less than approximately 40 millimeters. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20100149662 | External beam delivery system for laser dark-field illumination in a catadioptric optical system - A catadioptric objective configured to inspect a specimen is provided. The catadioptric objective includes a Mangin element having one surface at a first axial location and an extension element positioned together with the Mangin element. The extension element provides a second surface at a second axial location. Certain light energy reflected from the specimen passes to the second surface of the extension element, the Mangin element, and through a plurality of lenses. An aspheric surface may be provided, and light energy may be provided to the specimen using diverting elements such as prisms or reflective surfaces. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20110073982 | Inspection system using back side illuminated linear sensor - An improved inspection system using back-side illuminated linear sensing for propagating charge through a sensor is provided. Focusing optics may be used with a back side illuminated linear sensor to inspect specimens, the back side illuminated linear sensor operating to advance an accumulated charge from one side of each pixel to the other side. The design comprises controlling voltage profiles across pixel gates from one side to the other side in order to advance charge between to a charge accumulation region. Controlling voltage profiles comprises attaching a continuous polysilicon gate across each pixel within a back side illuminated linear sensor array. Polysilicon gates and voltages applied thereto enable efficient electron advancement using a controlled voltage profile. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110075138 | External beam delivery system using catadioptric objective with aspheric surfaces - An inspection system including a catadioptric objective that facilitates dark-field inspection is provided. The objective includes an outer element furthest from the specimen having an outer element partial reflective surface oriented toward the specimen, an inner element nearest the specimen having a center lens comprising an inner element partial reflective surface oriented away from the specimen, and a central element positioned between the outer lens and the inner lens. At least one of the outer element, inner element, and central element has an aspheric surface. The inner element is spatially configured to facilitate dark-field inspection of the specimen. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20120160856 | Enclosure for controlling the environment of optical crystals - An enclosure that maintains the environment of one or more optical crystals and allows efficient frequency conversion for light at wavelengths at or below 400 nm with minimal stress being placed on the crystals in the presence of varying temperatures. Efficient conversion may include multiple crystals of the same or different materials. Multiple frequency conversion steps may also be employed within a single enclosure. Materials that have been processed specifically to provide increased lifetimes, stability, and damage thresholds over designs previously available are employed. The enclosure allows pre-exposure processing of the crystal(s) such as baking at high temperatures and allowing real time measurement of crystal properties. | 06-28-2012 |
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| 20090191175 | THERAPEUTIC METHODS USING PEG-CONJUGATED AGENTS AND DEVICES FOR PERFORMING THE SAME - The present invention discloses methods and devices for selectively removing anti-PEG antibodies from a patient's blood prior to administration of a PEG-conjugated therapeutic agent so as to prevent immune reactions against the PEG-conjugated therapeutic agents when the agents are administered as a therapeutic regimen. Removal of anti-PEG antibodies may be physical, in which anti-PEG antibodies are physically removed from the blood through an extracorporeal blood circuit connected to an anti-PEG antibody removal device, or functional, in which an anti-PEG inactivating agent is infused into the patient's blood stream prior to administration of the PEG-conjugated therapeutic agent. Also disclosed is a device for selectively removing anti-PEG antibodies from a blood stream and system incorporating the device. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090238758 | RANDOM AND NON-RANDOM ALKYLENE OXIDE POLYMER ALLOY COMPOSITIONS - A polymeric material comprised of (i) at least one random copolymer comprised of ethylene oxide and one or more other alkylene oxide(s) and (ii) at least one non-random polymer comprised of one or more poly(alkylene oxide)s has been discovered. Preferably, it is a polymer alloy. Alkylene oxide homopolymers or block copolymers may be the non-random polymer. In a related discovery, an adhesive material can be made by suspending (a) particles in (b) a matrix of at least one poly(ethylene oxide) copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, or a combination thereof. The handling characteristics may be adjusted for different utilities (e.g., from runny oil to hard wax). Applications include use as adhesive, cohesive, filler, lubricant, surfactant, or any combination thereof. In particular, the hard materials may be used for cleaning or waxing. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090286886 | RESORBABLE POLYMER COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN MEDICINE, DENTISTRY, AND SURGERY - We describe the medical, dental, and surgical uses of modified poly(alkylene) materials which are fully resorbable after implantation into the body, and compositions formulated with such modified poly(alkylene) materials. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20110002915 | RANDOM AND NON-RANDOM ALKYLENE OXIDE POLYMER ALLOY COMPOSITIONS - A polymeric material comprised of (i) at least one random copolymer comprised of ethylene oxide and one or more other alkylene oxide(s) and (ii) at least one non-random polymer comprised of one or more poly(alkylene oxide)s has been discovered. Preferably, it is a polymer alloy. Alkylene oxide homopolymers or block copolymers may be the non-random polymer. In a related discovery, an adhesive material can be made by suspending (a) particles in (b) a matrix of at least one poly(ethylene oxide) copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, or a combination thereof. The handling characteristics may be adjusted for different utilities (e.g., from runny oil to hard wax). Applications include use as adhesive, cohesive, filler, lubricant, surfactant, or any combination thereof. In particular, the hard materials may be used for cleaning or waxing. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110002974 | RANDOM AND NON-RANDOM ALKYLENE OXIDE POLYMER ALLOY COMPOSITIONS - A polymeric material comprised of (i) at least one random copolymer comprised of ethylene oxide and one or more other alkylene oxide(s) and (ii) at least one non-random polymer comprised of one or more poly(alkylene oxide)s has been discovered. Preferably, it is a polymer alloy. Alkylene oxide homopolymers or block copolymers may be the non-random polymer. In a related discovery, an adhesive material can be made by suspending (a) particles in (b) a matrix of at least one poly(ethylene oxide) copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, or a combination thereof. The handling characteristics may be adjusted for different utilities (e.g., from runny oil to hard wax). Applications include use as adhesive, cohesive, filler, lubricant, surfactant, or any combination thereof. In particular, the hard materials may be used for cleaning or waxing. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20120219497 | RANDOM ETHYLENE OXIDE AND NON-RANDOM ALKYLENE OXIDE(S) POLYMERS - A polymeric material comprised of (i) at least one random copolymer comprised of ethylene oxide and one or more other alkylene oxide(s) and (ii) at least one non-random polymer comprised of one or more poly(alkylene oxide)s has been discovered. Preferably, it is a polymer alloy. Alkylene oxide homo-polymers or block copolymers may be the non-random polymer. In a related discovery, an adhesive material can be made by suspending (a) particles in (b) a matrix of at least one poly(ethylene oxide) copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, or a combination thereof. The handling characteristics may be adjusted for different utilities (e.g., from runny oil to hard wax). Applications include use as adhesive, cohesive, filler, lubricant, surfactant, or any combination thereof. In particular, the hard materials may be used for cleaning or waxing. | 08-30-2012 |
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| 20100190290 | SOLAR CELL PATTERNING AND METALLIZATION - Embodiments of the present invention generally provide methods for forming conductive structures on the surfaces of a solar cell. In one embodiment, conductive structures are formed on the front surface of a solar cell by depositing a sacrificial polymer layer, forming patterned lines in the sacrificial polymer via a fluid jet, depositing metal layers over the front surface of the solar cell, and performing lift off of the metal layers deposited over the sacrificial polymer by dissolving the sacrificial polymer with a water based solvent. In another embodiment, conductive structures are formed on the back surface of a solar cell by depositing a sacrificial polymer layer, forming patterned lines in the sacrificial polymer via a fluid jet, depositing a metal layer over the back surface of the solar cell, and performing lift off of the metal layer deposited over the sacrificial polymer by dissolving the sacrificial polymer with a water based solvent, and completing selective metallization of the remaining metal lines. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20120325149 | GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - In some embodiments, a gas distribution system may include a body disposed within a through hole formed in a process chamber body, the body comprising an opening, wherein an outer surface of the body is disposed a first distance from an inner surface of the through hole to form a first gap; a flange disposed proximate a first end of the body, the flange having an outer dimension greater than an inner dimension of the through hole; a showerhead disposed proximate a second end of the body opposite the first end and extending outwardly from the body to overlap a portion of the process chamber body, the showerhead configured to allow a flow of gas to an inner volume of the process chamber, wherein an outer surface of the showerhead is disposed a second distance from an inner surface of the process chamber body to form a second gap. | 12-27-2012 |
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| 20100078206 | Process of Positioning Groups of Contact Structures - A contact apparatus can be made by providing a first substrate with electrically conductive terminals and second substrates each of which can have contact structures. Each of the contact structures can have a contact tip. The second substrates can be aligned such that contact tips of the contact structures are aligned substantially in a plane. An optical system can be used to monitor an actual position of the second substrates, and a mechanical system can be used to move the second substrates to aligned positions. The contact structures can be attached to ones of the terminals on the first substrate while the second substrates are in the aligned positions. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20120242363 | Non-Linear Vertical Leaf Spring - An electrically conductive contact element can include a first base and a second base with elongate, spaced apart leaves between the bases. A first end of each leaf can be coupled to the first base and an opposite second end of the leaf can be coupled to the second base. A body of the leaf between the first end and the second end can be sufficiently elongate to respond to a force through said contact element substantially parallel with the first axis and the second axis by first compressing axially while said force is less than a buckling force and then bending while said force is greater than the buckling force. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20130189602 | MICROSTRUCTURED ELECTRODE STRUCTURES - A structure for use in an energy storage device, the structure comprising a backbone system extending generally perpendicularly from a reference plane, and a population of microstructured anodically active material layers supported by the lateral surfaces of the backbones, each of the microstructured anodically active material layers having a void volume fraction of at least 0.1 and a thickness of at least 1 micrometer. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20140329132 | MICROSTRUCTURED ELECTRODE STRUCTURES - A structure for use in an energy storage device, the structure comprising a backbone system extending generally perpendicularly from a reference plane, and a population of microstructured anodically active material layers supported by the lateral surfaces of the backbones, each of the microstructured anodically active material layers having a void volume fraction of at least 0.1 and a thickness of at least 1 micrometer. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140335395 | IONICALLY PERMEABLE STRUCTURES FOR ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES - An electrochemical stack comprising carrier ions, an anode comprising an anode active material layer, a cathode comprising a cathode active material layer, a separator between the anode and the cathode comprising a porous dielectric material and a non-aqueous electrolyte, and an ionically permeable conductor layer located between the separator and an electrode active material layer. | 11-13-2014 |
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| 20110073107 | CONTROLLING AND COMMUNICATNG WITH RESPIRATORY CARE DEVICES - Disclosed are methods, systems, apparatus, and products, including a method for operating a respiratory care device that includes collecting at a respiratory care device data representative of operation of the respiratory care device, and communicating to a computing-based device external to the respiratory care device at least some of the collected data to control the operability of the respiratory care device. In some embodiments, the method may further include communicating to the respiratory care device data to controllably change one or more operation parameters of the respiratory care device to cause a change in the operation of the respiratory care device, changing the operation parameters of the respiratory care device according to the communicated data, and communicating to the external computing-based device resultant data representative of operation of the respiratory care device resulting from the controllable change to the one or more operation parameters. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110247620 | Portable Oxygen Delivery Device - Disclosed are devices, systems, and methods, including an oxygen delivery device that includes an oxygen delivery module, at least one sensor to detect patient breathing, and a controller configured to control the oxygen delivery module to cause the oxygen delivery module to deliver oxygen to the patient based on data from the at least one sensor such that in response to a determination, based on data from the at least one sensor, that no breathing is detected for a first pre-determined period of time, the controller causes the oxygen delivery module to deliver oxygen to the patient in continuous flow mode, and in response to a determination, based on additional data from the at least one sensor, that breathing is detected for a second period of time, the controller causes the oxygen delivery module to deliver oxygen to the patient in a pulse flow mode. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20120000462 | Portable Oxygen Delivery Device - Disclosed are devices, systems, and methods, including an oxygen delivery device that includes an oxygen delivery module to produce at least concentrated oxygen, a gas moving device to deliver air to the oxygen delivery module, at least one motor to controllably drive the gas moving device, an energy source to power at least the at least one motor, a pressure sensor to determine a pressure level, and a purity sensor to determine oxygen purity value. The device also includes a controller to control, based on the oxygen purity value and the pressure level, at least the gas moving device's operations and the oxygen delivery module's operations to cause the pressure resulting from gas moving device to be substantially at a pre-determined pressure value and to cause the purity level of the oxygen produced by the oxygen delivery module to be substantially at a pre-determined purity value. | 01-05-2012 |
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| 20090238632 | Toggling Cosmetic Lacquer Dispenser and Delivery - A toggling dispenser is disclosed with a reservoir capable of containing substances and an integrally placed applicator which, at the user's election, enters and exits the dispenser by shifting or shaking the dispenser. While inside the dispenser, an amount of contained substance collects on the applicator so that when the applicator exits the enclosure, the collected substance may be delivered to a target via contact with the applicator. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090245918 | Toggling Cosmetic Lacquer Dispenser and Delivery - A toggling dispenser is disclosed with a reservoir capable of containing substances and an integrally placed applicator which, at the user's election, enters and exits the dispenser by shifting or shaking the dispenser. While inside the dispenser, an amount of contained substance collects on the applicator so that when the applicator exits the enclosure, the collected substance may be delivered to a target via contact with the applicator. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090245922 | Retractable Solid or Semi-Solid Substance Dispenser - The application relates to a solid or semi-solid substance dispenser featuring a body, an opening, and a retractable barrel which may be electively presented at the opening whereby the solid or semi-solid substance might be projected from the barrel for application to a target. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20100215422 | Toggling Cosmetic Substance Dispenser - Disclosed is an improved toggling dispenser for dispensing substances. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100236567 | Cosmetic Substance Dispenser - Disclosed are a dispenser and related methods for dispensing substances having fluid or liquid, semi-liquid, quasi-liquid, or paste-like properties (e.g., mascara, lip moisturizer, or the like). | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110116857 | Retractable Substance Dispenser - Disclosed is a cosmetic dispenser comprising a reservoir configured to hold a substance; an applicator selectively extendable or retractable from the dispenser; and, means for ejecting the substance in the reservoir through the applicator. Also disclosed are methods related to the use of the cosmetic dispenser. | 05-19-2011 |
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| 20080271505 | KEYING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A kit for a master keying system includes a plurality of replacement master racks. A rack removal key is provided for insertion into a keyway. The rack removal key has a first cut defining a first lift amount. A rack removal tool is provided for insertion into the keyway. The rack removal tool has a second cut defining a second lift amount, wherein the second lift amount is greater than the first lift amount. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090031774 | REKEYABLE LOCK CYLINDER - A rekeyable lock cylinder includes a cylinder body with a longitudinal axis. A plug assembly is disposed in the cylinder body and is rotateable between a first position and a second position, the plug assembly having a lock face with a tool receiving aperture. A plurality of key followers and a corresponding plurality of racks are disposed in the plug assembly. The plurality of racks is selectively engageable with the plurality of key followers. A first member is coupled to the plurality of racks. The first member is moveable in response to application of a force against the first member by a tool received through the tool receiving aperture. The first member is configured to simultaneously disengage all of the plurality of racks from the plurality of key followers in response to the movement of the first member. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20100236307 | REKEYABLE LOCK CYLINDER - A lock cylinder having a keyway includes a first plurality of guide channels. A plurality of cup-shaped pins is movably disposed within the first plurality of guide channels. Each cup-shaped pin of the plurality of cup-shaped pins extends across the keyway. Each cup-shaped pin of the plurality of cup-shaped pins has an engagement protrusion. The first plurality of guide channels conform to the shape of the plurality of cup-shaped pins to allow movement of the plurality of cup-shaped pins in a first direction while restraining movement transverse to the first direction. A plurality of biasing springs is positioned to bias the plurality of cup-shaped pins in a direction toward the keyway. A plurality of racks is movably disposed in a second plurality of guide channels. Each rack of the plurality of racks has at least one engagement groove to selectively receive the engagement protrusion of a respective cup-shaped pin. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110070014 | Applicator for Paint and Other Liquids - An applicator for the application of different liquids such paint, sun-tan lotion, adhesives and other decorative or functional coatings to a multitude of surfaces. The applicator has a liquid reservoir sized to held in a hand of a user, having a housing that retains a roller adjacent to the reservoir. | 03-24-2011 |
