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20100138488 | Reliable, high-throughput, high-performance transport and routing mechanism for arbitrary data flows - The present invention leverages an existing content delivery network infrastructure to provide a system that enhances performance for any application that uses the Internet Protocol (IP) as its underlying transport mechanism. An overlay network comprises a set of edge nodes, intermediate nodes, and gateway nodes. This network provides optimized routing of IP packets. Internet application users can use the overlay to obtain improved performance during normal network conditions, to obtain or maintain good performance where normal default BGP routing would otherwise force the user over congested or poorly performing paths, or to enable the user to maintain communications to a target server application even during network outages. | 06-03-2010 |
20120215938 | Reliable, high-throughput, high-performance transport and routing mechanism for arbitrary data flows - The present invention leverages an existing content delivery network infrastructure to provide a system that enhances performance for any application that uses the Internet Protocol (IP) as its underlying transport mechanism. An overlay network comprises a set of edge nodes, intermediate nodes, and gateway nodes. This network provides optimized routing of IP packets. Internet application users can use the overlay to obtain improved performance during normal network conditions, to obtain or maintain good performance where normal default BGP routing would otherwise force the user over congested or poorly performing paths, or to enable the user to maintain communications to a target server application even during network outages. | 08-23-2012 |
20130311433 | Stream-based data deduplication in a multi-tenant shared infrastructure using asynchronous data dictionaries - Stream-based data deduplication is provided in a multi-tenant shared infrastructure but without requiring “paired” endpoints having synchronized data dictionaries. In this approach, data objects processed by the dedupe functionality are treated as objects that can be fetched as needed. Because the compressed objects are treated as just objects, a decoding peer does not need to maintain a symmetric library for the origin. Rather, if the peer does not have the chunks in cache that it needs, it follows a conventional content delivery network (CDN) procedure to retrieve them. In this way, if dictionaries between pairs of sending and receiving peers are out-of-sync, relevant sections are the re-synchronized on-demand. The approach does not require that libraries maintained at a particular pair of sender and receiving peers are the same. Rather, the technique enables a peer, in effect, to “backfill” its dictionary on-the-fly. | 11-21-2013 |
20140189040 | Stream-based data deduplication with cache synchronization - Stream-based data deduplication is provided in a multi-tenant shared infrastructure but without requiring “paired” endpoints having synchronized data dictionaries. Data objects processed by the dedupe functionality are treated as objects that can be fetched as needed. As such, a decoding peer does not need to maintain a symmetric library for the origin. Rather, if the peer does not have the chunks in cache that it needs, it follows a conventional content delivery network procedure to retrieve them. In this way, if dictionaries between pairs of sending and receiving peers are out-of-sync, relevant sections are then re-synchronized on-demand. The approach does not require that libraries maintained at a particular pair of sender and receiving peers are the same. Rather, the technique enables a peer, in effect, to “backfill” its dictionary on-the-fly. On-the-wire compression techniques are provided to reduce the amount of data transmitted between the peers. | 07-03-2014 |
20140189071 | Stream-based data deduplication with peer node prediction - Stream-based data deduplication is provided in a multi-tenant shared infrastructure but without requiring “paired” endpoints having synchronized data dictionaries. Data objects processed by the dedupe functionality are treated as objects that can be fetched as needed. As such, a decoding peer does not need to maintain a symmetric library for the origin. Rather, if the peer does not have the chunks in cache that it needs, it follows a conventional content delivery network procedure to retrieve them. In this way, if dictionaries between pairs of sending and receiving peers are out-of-sync, relevant sections are then re-synchronized on-demand. The approach does not require that libraries maintained at a particular pair of sender and receiving peers are the same. Rather, the technique enables a peer, in effect, to “backfill” its dictionary on-the-fly. On-the-wire compression techniques are provided to reduce the amount of data transmitted between the peers. | 07-03-2014 |
20140195653 | Connected-media end user experience using an overlay network - An Internet infrastructure delivery platform (e.g., operated by a service provider) provides an overlay network (a server infrastructure) that is used to facilitate “second screen” end user media experiences. In this approach, first media content, which is typically either live on-demand, is being rendered on a first content device (e.g., a television, Blu-Ray disk or other source). That first media content may be delivered by servers in the overlay network. One or multiple end user second content devices are then adapted to be associated with the first content source, preferably, via the overlay network, to facilitate second screen end user experiences (on the second content devices). | 07-10-2014 |
20150074187 | Reliable, high-throughput, high-performance transport and routing mechanism for arbitrary data flows - The present invention leverages an existing content delivery network infrastructure to provide a system that enhances performance for any application that uses the Internet Protocol (IP) as its underlying transport mechanism. An overlay network comprises a set of edge nodes, intermediate nodes, and gateway nodes. This network provides optimized routing of IP packets. Internet application users can use the overlay to obtain improved performance during normal network conditions, to obtain or maintain good performance where normal default BGP routing would otherwise force the user over congested or poorly performing paths, or to enable the user to maintain communications to a target server application even during network outages. | 03-12-2015 |
20150281204 | Traffic on-boarding for acceleration through out-of-band security authenticators - A traffic on-boarding method is operative at an acceleration server of an overlay network. It begins at the acceleration server when that server receives an assertion generated by an identity provider (IdP), the IdP having generated the assertion upon receiving an authentication request from a service provider (SP), the SP having generated the authentication request upon receiving from a client a request for a protected resource. The acceleration server receives the assertion and forwards it to the SP, which verifies the assertion and returns to the acceleration server a token, together with the protected resource. The acceleration server then returns a response to the requesting client that includes a version of the protected resource that points back to the acceleration server and not the SP. When the acceleration server then receives an additional request from the client, the acceleration server interacts with the service provider using an overlay network optimization. | 10-01-2015 |
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20090157258 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS INVOLVING QUADRANT DEPENDENT ACTIVE DAMPING - A method for controlling a steering system, including, receiving a first signal representative of a torque applied to a steering wheel, receiving a second signal representative of a motor velocity of a motor operatively linked to the steering wheel, multiplying the first signal with the second signal resulting in a product signal, applying a backlash function to the product signal, wherein the backlash function imparts a defined hysteresis in the system, multiplying a defined first-third quadrant scaling factor with an active damping signal, and sending a resultant motor command signal to the motor responsive to determining that the product signal is a positive signal, and multiplying a defined second-fourth quadrant scaling factor with the active damping signal, and sending the resultant motor command signal to the motor responsive to determining that the product signal is a negative signal. | 06-18-2009 |
20090271075 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS INVOLVING TORQUE DISTURBANCE REJECTION - A method for controlling a steering system, the method including, receiving a first signal including a position of a component in the steering system, receiving a second signal including a disturbance signal operative to indicate an effect of a first torque disturbance in the steering system, calculating a first counter acting torque command signal operative to minimize the first torque disturbance as a function of the position of the component and the disturbance signal, and sending the first counter acting torque command signal to a motor. | 10-29-2009 |
20100005914 | POWER STEERING DEVICE INCLUDING A COMPLIANT GEAR - A power steering device includes a first gear provided on the first shaft, the first gear having a centerline axis, and a second gear operatively connected to the first gear. The second gear includes a rotational axis that is maintained substantially coplanar with the centerline axis. The power steering device further includes a compliant member operatively connected with the second gear. The compliant member allows rotational compliance of the second gear while avoiding axial and radial compliance. | 01-14-2010 |
20110010049 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR END OF TRAVEL HARSHNESS REDUCTION - A control system for controlling a steering system is provided. The control system includes a first module that selectively determines a gain curve based on a position of a hand wheel of the steering system. A second module determines a motor assist command based on the gain curve. | 01-13-2011 |
20110010053 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR END OF TRAVEL HARSHNESS REDUCTION - A control system for controlling a steering system is provided. The control system includes a first module that estimates a command adjust value based on a current position of a hand wheel of the steering system relative to an end of travel region. A second module generates a motor assist command based on the command adjust value to control the steering system. | 01-13-2011 |
20120004807 | DYNAMIC SYSTEM COMPENSATOR FOR ACTIVELY CONTROLLED POWER STEERING SYSTEMS - A control method for an electric power steering system is provided. The method includes providing a power steering control signal; providing a disturbance cancel command; varying at least one filter based on a frequency of the disturbance cancel command; applying the at least one varied filter to the disturbance cancel command to generate a compensation signal; applying the compensation signal to the power steering control signal to generate a compensated control signal; and controlling the power steering system based on the compensated control signal. | 01-05-2012 |
20120205185 | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SIMULATED TRAVEL STOPS - A control system for controlling a steering system is provided. The control system includes a first module that determines a position control value based on a handwheel position. A second module generates a torque command based on the position control value to simulate an end of travel stop in the steering system. | 08-16-2012 |
20120232754 | TORQUE BASED END OF TRAVEL SOFT STOP - A control system for controlling a steering system near an end of travel region is provided. The control system includes a first module that selectively estimates a command adjust value based on a hand wheel position and a hand wheel torque. A second module generates a motor assist command based on the command adjust value to control the steering system. | 09-13-2012 |
20130131916 | ROAD WHEEL DISTURBANCE DETECTION - control method for a vehicle is provided. The control method includes estimating a magnitude of wheel disturbance based on wheel velocity, and generating a disturbance status signal based on the magnitude of wheel disturbance. | 05-23-2013 |
20130131926 | ROAD WHEEL DISTURBANCE REJECTION - A control method for an electric power steering system is provided. The control method includes evaluating wheel disturbance based on a wheel velocity. A wheel disturbance cancel amount is determined based on the wheel velocity. An assist command is generated to the power steering system based on the wheel disturbance cancel amount. | 05-23-2013 |
20130151078 | Steering System Having Compensation Command Calibration - A control system for a power steering system is provided. The control system includes an amplitude calculation module and a command module. The amplitude calculation module receives a compensation command. The amplitude calculation module determines a command amplitude that is based on the compensation command. The command module generates a command to the power steering system. The command is based on the command amplitude. | 06-13-2013 |
20130158805 | Wheel Speed Velocity Variation Scaling System - A control system for a power steering system is provided. The control system includes a scaling module for calculating a scale factor based on a wheel frequency. The control system also includes a command module that evaluates a wheel disturbance based on a wheel speed and that determines a wheel disturbance cancel amount based on the wheel speed. The command module generates an assist command to the power steering system based on the wheel disturbance cancel amount and the scale factor. | 06-20-2013 |
20140257641 | ROAD WHEEL DISTURBANCE REJECTION BASED ON HAND WHEEL ACCELERATION - A control system for a steering system is provided, and includes an acceleration module, a scaling module, and a final command module. The acceleration module determines a hand wheel acceleration. The scaling module determines a rejection command. The rejection command is based on the hand wheel acceleration and a road wheel frequency. The final command module determines an adjusted assist command that is based on a normal assist command and the rejection command. | 09-11-2014 |
20140324294 | PROVIDING ASSIST TORQUE WITHOUT HAND WHEEL TORQUE SENSOR - A method of controlling an electric power steering system of a vehicle is provided. The method determines that one or more hand wheel torque sensors of the vehicle are not enabled. The method generates an assist torque command by estimating a lateral acceleration of the vehicle based on a hand wheel angle and determining an amount of assist torque based on the estimated lateral acceleration. The method controls the electric power steering system using the generated assist torque command. | 10-30-2014 |
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20080244292 | Method and Apparatus to Re-create trust model after sleep state - A processing system features random access memory (RAM), a processor, and a trusted platform module (TPM). When the processing system enters a sleep mode during which the RAM is to stay powered, the processing system may measuring a VMM and one or more secure VMs in the processing system. However, the processing system may not measure or encrypt all of system memory. Upon resuming from sleep, the processing system may verify the measurements, to ensure that the VMM and secure VMs have not been tampered with. Other steps may include sealing encryption keys to the TPM, while preserving the blobs in memory. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 10-02-2008 |
20090172243 | Providing metadata in a translation lookaside buffer (TLB) - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a translation lookaside buffer (TLB) to store entries each having a translation portion to store a virtual address (VA)-to-physical address (PA) translation and a second portion to store bits for a memory page associated with the VA-to-PA translation, where the bits indicate attributes of information in the memory page. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 07-02-2009 |
20100281273 | System and Method for Processor-Based Security - A system and method for processor-based security is provided, for on-chip security and trusted computing services for software applications. A processor is provided having a processor core, a cache memory, a plurality of registers for storing at least one hash value and at least one encryption key, a memory interface, and at least one on-chip instruction for creating a secure memory area in a memory external to the processor, and a hypervisor program executed by the processor. The hypervisor program instructs the processor to execute the at least one on-chip instruction to create a secure memory area for a software area for a software module, and the processor encrypts data written to, and decrypts data read from, the external memory using the at least one encryption key and the verifying data read from the external memory using the at least one hash value. Secure module interactions are provided, as well as the generation of a power-on key which can be used to protect memory in the event of a re-boot event. Lightweight, run-time attestation reports are generated which include selected information about software modules executed by the processors, for use in determining whether the processor is trusted to provide secure services. | 11-04-2010 |
20110208944 | Providing Metadata In A Translation Lookaside Buffer (TLB) - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a translation lookaside buffer (TLB) to store entries each having a translation portion to store a virtual address (VA)-to-physical address (PA) translation and a second portion to store bits for a memory page associated with the VA-to-PA translation, where the bits indicate attributes of information in the memory page. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 08-25-2011 |
20120297161 | Providing Metadata In A Translation Lookaside Buffer (TLB) - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a translation lookaside buffer (TLB) to store entries each having a translation portion to store a virtual address (VA)-to-physical address (PA) translation and a second portion to store bits for a memory page associated with the VA-to-PA translation, where the bits indicate attributes of information in the memory page. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 11-22-2012 |
20140337600 | PROVIDING METADATA IN A TRANSLATION LOOKASIDE BUFFER (TLB) - In one embodiment, the present invention includes a translation lookaside buffer (TLB) to store entries each having a translation portion to store a virtual address (VA)-to-physical address (PA) translation and a second portion to store bits for a memory page associated with the VA-to-PA translation, where the bits indicate attributes of information in the memory page. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 11-13-2014 |
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20090028250 | DECODER WITH SOFT DECISION COMBINING - A receiver including first circuitry configured to combine corresponding soft decision values from at least two groups of RDS/RBDS data transmitted as part of a broadcast channel to generate a set of combined values and second circuitry configured to identify a subset of the combined values that indicate a relatively constant subset of the received values from the at least two groups of the RDS/RBDS data is provided. | 01-29-2009 |
20090068964 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING RDS/RBDS DATA - A receiver including first circuitry configured to combine corresponding soft decision values from at least two groups of RDS/RBDS data transmitted as part of a broadcast channel to generate a set of combined values and second circuitry configured to identify a subset of the combined values that indicate a relatively constant subset of the received values from the at least two groups of the RDS/RBDS data is provided. | 03-12-2009 |
20100080326 | RDS/RBDS DECODER WITH RELIABLE VALUES - A method is provided that contemplates including filtered decode values in an RDS/RBDS output signal. The filtered decode values are generated from reliable values. The reliable values are generated from corresponding received values from each of at least two groups of RDS/RBDS data in an RDS/RBDS input signal. The method also comprises preventing an error correction code (ECC) unit from modifying the filtered decode values in the RDS/RBDS output signal. | 04-01-2010 |
20110151819 | Radio Frequency (RF) Receiver with Dynamic Frequency Planning and Method Therefor - A radio frequency (RF) receiver comprises an analog receiver, a digital processor, and a clock synthesizer. The analog receiver has an input for receiving an RF input signal, and an output for providing a digital intermediate frequency (IF) signal. The digital processor has a first input for receiving the digital IF signal, a second input for receiving a clock signal, a signal output for providing an IF output signal, and a control output for providing a clock control signal. The clock synthesizer has an input for receiving the clock control signal, and an output for providing the clock signal. The digital processor controls a frequency of the clock signal dynamically in response to a channel selection input to reduce interference of sub-harmonics created by the digital processor on the analog receiver. | 06-23-2011 |
20110158298 | TUNER CIRCUIT WITH AN INTER-CHIP TRANSMITTER AND METHOD OF PROVIDING AN INTER-CHIP LINK FRAME - A tuner circuit includes a digital signal processor to generate a digital data stream related to a radio frequency signal and a transceiver circuit coupled to the digital signal processor and configurable to generate an inter-chip communication frame having a start portion and a plurality of channels. The plurality of channels includes a first data channel to carry a portion of the digital data stream and a control channel to carry control data. The transceiver circuit is configurable to send the inter-chip communication frame to an additional tuner circuit through an inter-chip communication link. | 06-30-2011 |
20120250809 | RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) RECEIVER WITH DYNAMIC FREQUENCY PLANNING AND METHOD THEREFOR - A radio frequency (RF) receiver comprises an analog receiver, a digital processor, a clock synthesizer, and a microcontroller. The analog receiver has an input for receiving an RF input signal, and an output for providing a digital intermediate frequency (IF) signal. The digital signal processor has a first input for receiving the digital IF signal, a second input for receiving a clock signal, and a signal output for providing an IF output signal. The clock synthesizer has an input for receiving a clock control signal, and an output for providing the clock signal. The a microcontroller has an input for receiving a channel selection signal, wherein the microcontroller provides the clock control signal to control a frequency of the clock signal dynamically in response to a channel selection input to reduce interference of sub-harmonics created by the clock signal on the analog receiver. | 10-04-2012 |
20130244601 | RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) RECEIVER WITH DYNAMIC FREQUENCY PLANNING AND METHOD THEREFOR - A radio frequency (RF) receiver comprises an analog receiver, a digital signal processor, a clock synthesizer, and a microcontroller. The analog receiver has an input for receiving an RF input signal, and an output for providing a digital intermediate frequency (IF) signal. The digital signal processor has a first input for receiving the digital IF signal, a second input for receiving a clock signal, and a signal output for providing an IF output signal. The clock synthesizer has an input for receiving a clock control signal, and an output for providing the clock signal. The a microcontroller has an input for receiving a channel selection signal, wherein the microcontroller provides the clock control signal to control a frequency of the clock signal dynamically in response to a channel selection input to place a sub-harmonic at a tolerable frequency of a selected channel. | 09-19-2013 |
20150048877 | Apparatus and Method of Adjusting Analog Parameters for Extended Temperature Operation - A circuit includes a temperature sensor configured to determine a circuit temperature and includes an analog circuit including one or more controllable circuit elements. The analog circuit includes at least one adjustable parameter. The circuit further includes a controller coupled to the temperature sensor and configured to select a threshold temperature. The controller is configured to control the analog circuit in response to the circuit temperature to selectively adjust at least one adjustable parameter of the analog circuit when the temperature exceeds the selected threshold temperature. | 02-19-2015 |
20150048878 | Apparatus and Method of Background Temperature Calibration - A circuit includes a controller configured to determine a calibration state of a circuit, to determine an active mode state of the circuit, and to select a type of calibration operation based on the calibration state. The controller is configured to control timing of the selected type of calibration operation in response to determining the calibration state to correspond to a time when the circuit is not active. | 02-19-2015 |
20150189788 | TRANSMISSION-BASED TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE - A method includes estimating a temperature change to an integrated circuit, which is associated with a pending transmission from the integrated circuit. The method includes, based on the estimated temperature change, regulating at least one parameter that is associated with the pending transmission to maintain a temperature of the integrated circuit below a temperature threshold | 07-02-2015 |
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20090150904 | PROVIDING IDENTITY TO A PORTAL WITH A REDIRECT - In an example embodiment, a method is provided to receive a request message. A client that transmitted the request message then is identified. Here, the client is associated with a client identifier. The client identifier is inserted into a response message, and this response message includes a redirect to a portal. The response message then is transmitted. | 06-11-2009 |
20120262575 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VALIDATING VIDEO SECURITY INFORMATION - A method is provided in one example and includes receiving video data captured by a camera at a location; comparing a portion of the video data to security information characteristics stored in a policy; and identifying a violation of the policy when the portion of the video data does not match at least one of the security information characteristics stored in the policy. In more particular instances, the method can include triggering an alert when the violation of the policy is identified. | 10-18-2012 |
20130086634 | Grouping Multiple Network Addresses of a Subscriber into a Single Communication Session - An apparatus includes a processor, an interface, and a memory. The interface is operable to receive a request from a subscriber to access network services, wherein the request includes a subscriber address from the set comprising: an IP address and a media access control (MAC) address. The processor is operable to generate a query requesting an address associated with the subscriber address. The interface is further operable to communicate the query to the subscriber address, and receive a response to the query, wherein the response includes an address associated with the subscriber address, wherein the associated address is from the set comprising: an IP address and a MAC address. The memory is operable to store the subscriber address and the received associated address. | 04-04-2013 |
20130291073 | MULTI-STACK SUBSCRIBER SIGN ON - A system includes a multi-stack subscriber, a gateway, and a web portal. The web portal determines whether the subscriber is authenticated to access the Internet using a first Internet Protocol by receiving logon information from the subscriber. The subscriber requests to access the Internet using a second Internet Protocol. The gateway and/or the web portal determine whether the subscriber is authenticated to access the Internet using the second Internet Protocol without sending a second logon to the subscriber. | 10-31-2013 |
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20140262261 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATING THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS - Methods and compositions for stimulating of the production of hydrocarbons (e.g., formation crude oil and/or formation gas) from subterranean formations are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions are emulsions or microemulsions, which may include water, a terpene, and a surfactant. In some embodiments, methods of selecting a composition for treating an oil or gas well are provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274817 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATING THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS - Methods and compositions for stimulating of the production of hydrocarbons (e.g., formation crude oil and/or formation gas) from subterranean formations are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions are emulsions or microemulsions, which may include water, a terpene, and a surfactant. In some embodiments, methods of selecting a composition for treating an oil or gas well are provided. | 09-18-2014 |
20140284057 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN OIL AND/OR GAS WELLS - Methods and compositions comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives. | 09-25-2014 |
20140367107 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATING THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS - Methods and compositions for stimulating of the production of hydrocarbons (e.g., formation crude oil and/or formation gas) from subterranean formations are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions are emulsions or microemulsions, which may include water, a solvent, and a surfactant. In some embodiments, methods of selecting a composition for treating an oil or gas well are provided. | 12-18-2014 |
20140371115 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATING THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS - Methods and compositions for stimulating of the production of hydrocarbons (e.g., formation crude oil and/or formation gas) from subterranean formations are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions are emulsions or microemulsions, which may include water, a solvent, and a surfactant. In some embodiments, methods of selecting a composition for treating an oil or gas well are provided. | 12-18-2014 |
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20140338911 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN OIL AND/OR GAS WELLS - Methods and compositions comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives. | 11-20-2014 |
20150252249 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATING THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROCARBONS FROM SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS - Methods and compositions for stimulating of the production of hydrocarbons (e.g., formation crude oil and/or formation gas) from subterranean formations are provided. In some embodiments, the compositions are emulsions or microemulsions, which may include water, a terpene, and a surfactant. In some embodiments, methods of selecting a composition for treating an oil or gas well are provided. | 09-10-2015 |
20150329767 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN OIL AND/OR GAS WELLS - Methods and compositions (e.g., comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion) for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, an emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives. In some embodiments, a concentrate is provided which may be used to form an emulsion or microemulsion. | 11-19-2015 |
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20100121136 | Methods and apparatus for capturing and manipulating body parts - A device for grasping a body part is preferably a catheter having a proximal end and distal end, the proximal end being juxtaposed a user while in use. A grasping section is attached to the catheter near or at the distal end. The grasping section has a first position wherein a body part may be received by the grasping section and a second position wherein the grasping section grasps the body part with sufficient force to enable the operator to move the body part to a desired location. | 05-13-2010 |
20110054545 | DISTAL INTERPHALANGEAL FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a distal interphalangeal (“DIP”) fusion device for connecting a first bone of a patient to a second, adjacent bone of the patient. The device may include an anchor assembly and a compressor assembly. In another embodiment, a separate compressor base assembly is included. In yet another embodiment an access port assembly is included. The anchor assembly is rotationally coupled to one end of the compressor assembly, such that the compressor assembly may rotate about the anchor assembly within a semi-spherical zone (three degrees of rotational freedom) and translate axially (one degree of translational freedom). In an operative position, the anchor assembly is anchored in an intermediate phalanx of a digit of a patient, the compressor assembly is contained in a distal phalanx of the digit, and the distal phalanx is flexed relative to the intermediate phalanx to create a joint angle. The joint angle is then fixated for fusion by compressing the phalanges together in the flexed position by counter-rotation of the compressor assembly. An advantage of an embodiment of the invention is the screw threads may be matching which eliminates the need to pre-drill two different diameter pilot holes. | 03-03-2011 |
20110276099 | DISTAL INTERPHALANGEAL FUSION METHOD AND DEVICE - The various embodiments of the present invention provide a system, including methods, apparatus and kits for connecting bones and/or bone portions using a multi-part bone connector with one or more rotating joints. | 11-10-2011 |
20120065692 | PROXIMAL INTERPHALANGEAL FUSION DEVICE - The various embodiments of the present invention provide a system, including methods, apparatus and kits for connecting bones and/or bone portions using a multi-part bone connector with one or more rotating joints. | 03-15-2012 |
20130325077 | DISTAL INTERPHALANGEAL FUSION METHOD AND DEVICE - A system, including methods, apparatus and kits for connecting bones and/or bone portions using a multi-part bone connector with one or more rotating joints is disclosed. A flexible bone fusion apparatus is provided having an anchor and a compressor, each of which engages with a coupler to provide axial and/or linear rotation of the apparatus. Alternatively, a compressor and an anchor may directly join with each other at a shared interface. Tools for installing and compressing the apparatus are provided. Also provided is a method for fusing two bones or bone portions to create a non-linear post-fusion orientation. A further aspect of the disclosure is a method for maintaining thread synchronization of a bone fusion apparatus having a discontinuous thread. | 12-05-2013 |
20140222091 | PROXIMAL INTERPHALANGEAL FUSION DEVICE - The various embodiments of the present invention provide a system, including methods, apparatus and kits for connecting bones and/or bone portions using a multi-part bone connector with one or more rotating joints. | 08-07-2014 |
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20130190830 | BENT DIP FUSION SCREW - Devices and methods are disclosed for the fusion of joints (particularly finger joints or toe joints) in a bent (or angled) position. In certain embodiments, the device is pre-bent and inserted into the joint in its pre-bent configuration. Alternatively, the device may be configured to have a first position wherein it is bent and a second position wherein it is straight. In that case, the device is preferably straightened by inserting a K-wire through a cannula in the device, and the device can be inserted into the joint in its straight position. Once inserted, the device is permitted to move to its bent position, which moves the joint to a bent position. In one embodiment the device moves to its bent position when the K-wire is removed. | 07-25-2013 |
20130274879 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TENDON REPAIR - Disclosed is a device and method for repairing a partially or totally ruptured tendon. The device comprises an implant placed inside or outside of the tendon on either side of the rupture in order to strengthen the ruptured area during repair. Once positioned inside the tendon, the tendon is held in place so it can heal either by sewing or stapling through the tendon and implant, or by any other suitable method that utilizes the implant to provide strength to the ruptured area. In this manner the tendon can heal with less chance of rupturing again prior to healing. | 10-17-2013 |
20140025124 | METACARPAL BONE STABILIZATION DEVICE - A device and method for stabilizing a broken bone while it heals is disclosed. The device is preferably a metal rod that has a threaded portion. The device is positioned into a bone, such as a metacarpal bone, by forming an opening in the bone suitable for receiving the device, and inserting it into the opening wherein the threaded portion retains the device in position. | 01-23-2014 |
20140166521 | ERGONOMIC SURGICAL GLOVE - Disclosed is a surgical glove that alleviates the biasing force associated with bending or abducting the hand and fingers when wearing a surgical glove. | 06-19-2014 |
20140208480 | SURGICAL GLOVE WITH ERGONOMIC FEATURES - Disclosed is a surgical glove that alleviates the biasing force associated with bending or abducting the hand and fingers when wearing a surgical glove. | 07-31-2014 |
20140208481 | ERGONOMIC GLOVE FOR MEDICAL PROCEDURES - Disclosed is a surgical glove that alleviates the biasing force associated with bending or abducting the hand and fingers when wearing a surgical glove. | 07-31-2014 |
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20150094724 | JOINT SCRUBBER - A medical device suitable for scrubbing a joint, such as a distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint, is disclosed. The device may include a first end, a second end, and a space there between, and a joint scrubber having a first end coupled to the second end of the arm. The joint scrubber is configured to break apart or loosen material in a joint in order to facilitate the insertion of another device, such as a bone screw. | 04-02-2015 |
20150094777 | BONE SCREW - Bone screws suitable for use with treatment of bones such as phalanges, particularly distal or terminal phalanges, and methods of using the bone screws are disclosed. Exemplary bone screws include a shaft having a thread about at least a portion of the shaft and at least one blade attached to the shaft. The at least one blade can be configured to bury into a bone to capture bone fragments and/or to securely attach to a bone. | 04-02-2015 |
20150150316 | SELF-DONNING SURGICAL GOWN - A self-donning surgical gown that can be secured in place on a user by the user without the assistance of another person is disclosed. The self-donning gown includes a neck fastening assembly, a back closure assembly, and/or a front tie assembly to facilitate self-donning by the user. | 06-04-2015 |
20150173737 | METHOD FOR TENDON REPAIR - Disclosed is a device and method for repairing a partially or totally ruptured tendon. The device comprises an implant placed inside or outside of the tendon on either side of the rupture in order to strengthen the ruptured area during repair. Once positioned inside the tendon, the tendon is held in place so it can heal either by sewing or stapling through the tendon and implant, or by any other suitable method that utilizes the implant to provide strength to the ruptured area. In this manner the tendon can heal with less chance of rupturing again prior to healing. | 06-25-2015 |
20150182325 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TENDON REPAIR - Disclosed is a device and method for repairing a partially or totally ruptured tendon. The device comprises an implant placed inside or outside of the tendon on either side of the rupture in order to strengthen the ruptured area during repair. Once positioned inside the tendon, the tendon is held in place so it can heal either by sewing or stapling through the tendon and implant, or by any other suitable method that utilizes the implant to provide strength to the ruptured area. In this manner the tendon can heal with less chance of rupturing again prior to healing. | 07-02-2015 |
20150189932 | ERGONOMIC WORK GLOVES - Disclosed is a glove that alleviates the biasing force associated with opening or closing the hand and fingers. In some aspects the glove may be formed of a plurality of materials in which one material provides protection for the hand and another enables the hand to flex to the open and closed position. | 07-09-2015 |
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20140013776 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COMPRESSOR HUB WITH AN INTEGRATED RECTIFYING SYSTEM FOR DC FLOW - A system, apparatus and method for a compressor hub assembly configured for use with a dual piston compressor is provided and includes a cylindrically shaped body having a centrally located inner wall and defining cylinder sealing surface for receiving and maintaining at least one compressor pump; a plurality of bores integrated within the body, the bores defining at least one fill port, a fluid inlet port, an output port, at least two compression bores, an off-center cross-bore interconnected with the one of the at least two compression bores, and at least one reservoir passages; at least one check-valve assembly disposed in the output port, the check valve assembly including a check valve, a valve seal and a valve retainer, wherein the use of the check valve assembly and the plurality of bores produces a continuous DC flow output when fluid is flowed through the compressor pump and into the hub assembly. | 01-16-2014 |
20140216064 | EXTENDED TRAVEL FLEXURE BEARING AND MICRO CHECK VALVE - Variations of the devices and methods disclosed herein pertain to an extended travel spiral flexure bearing having spiral arms, each of the spiral arms including an attachment point at the inner end thereof and at the outer end thereof. Variations of the bearing may also include a bearing clamp to be attached to the spiral flexure bearing at the attachment points, the bearing including an outer bearing portion to be disposed on the outer periphery of the flexure bearing and an inner bearing portion to be disposed at the center of the flexure bearing. Variations also pertain to a micro check valve assembly that includes a valve base, a valve cover, and a flexure that are all bonded together. The valve being closed when the valve door rests on the valve seat and open when the valve door is lifted from the valve seat. | 08-07-2014 |
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20080257562 | FARRIER TRAINING SYSTEM - A farrier training system includes an artificial leg portion attached to an artificial hoof portion. The hoof portion is removably attached to the lower end of the leg portion. The leg is articulated with at least one spring-loaded joint to simulate a real horse's leg and train the farrier in proper shoeing techniques. The removable hoof portion is replaceable with hoof portions exhibiting typical hoof diseases and abnormalities. The hoof portion is carvable and indicates through color changes when the hoof portion has been carved too deeply. The hoof portion is also nailable and includes the ability to indicate when nails have been inserted too deeply. Horseshoe stock is provided along with tools for forming the stock into horseshoes fitted to the removable hoof portion. A support platform is provided to allow the upper end of the leg portion to be removably attached to a fixture, building or ground surface. | 10-23-2008 |
20140205975 | HOOF MOUNTING FOR FARRIER TRAINING SYSTEM - A hoof mounting for a farrier training includes a positioning block with a fixture for attaching to a central shaft of an artificial horse leg. The block has a front surface, a rear surface and first and second side surfaces and first and second securing ledges that extend laterally from the side surfaces. An artificial hoof has an open interior space with a partially open top, a closed bottom, a closed front wall, closed first and second side walls and an open back. The side walls have mating grooves sized and shaped to fit slidably about the securing ledges. At least one securing channel extends from a closed portion of the partially open top into one the mating grooves. A fastening latch has an activating tab and a locking portion that is slidably mounted to the positioning block and fits the securing channel when the block is within the hoof. | 07-24-2014 |
20140234812 | ARTIFICIAL HORSE LEG STAND - An artificial horse leg stand includes a planar base, outer and inner tubular members providing height adjustment with an angled bracket at an upper end of the inner member. The bracket has a mounting feature located adjacent the distal end for attachment of a rotating trunion and a lower shock mount at the proximate end. The trunion has cylindrical positioning features extending outwardly from first and second sides. An attachment fixtures is located orthogonally to a horizontal axis of the trunion. The trunion has an upper shock mount spaced from the attachment fixture. The trunion is rotatably attached by the cylindrical positioning features to the mounting feature. Dual-acting gas shock absorbers are rotatably attached to the upper and lower shock mounts. A securing fixture is attached to the attachment fixture at the first end and has a mounting feature at the second end for attachment to an artificial horse leg. | 08-21-2014 |