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20090205026 | File transfer system for direct transfer between computers - A file authentication requesting device that stores a computer program for requesting authentication of files in digital systems, the device comprises a confirmation request system that generates a request for a confirmation receipt from a third party authenticator authenticating the attributes of a file; a transferring system that transfers attributes of at least one file to be authenticated to the third party authenticator from the device that requested the confirmation; and a receiving system that receives the confirmation receipt comprising authenticated file attributes, after authentication by the third party authenticator; wherein, at least one file authentication is received from the third party authenticator. Corresponding processing devices, media, systems and methods are also provided. | 08-13-2009 |
20100281164 | Selective acceptance of electronic messages in communication systems - A file authentication requesting device that stores a computer program for requesting authentication of files in digital systems, the device comprises a confirmation request system that generates a request for a confirmation receipt from a third party authenticator authenticating the attributes of a file; a transferring system that transfers attributes of at least one file to be authenticated to the third party authenticator from the device that requested the confirmation; and a receiving system that receives the confirmation receipt comprising authenticated file attributes, after authentication by the third party authenticator; wherein, at least one file authentication is received from the third party authenticator. Corresponding processing devices, media, systems and methods are also provided. | 11-04-2010 |
20100299728 | File transfer system for direct transfer between computers - A file authentication requesting device that stores a computer program for requesting authentication of files in digital systems, the device comprises a confirmation request system that generates a request for a confirmation receipt from a third party authenticator authenticating the attributes of a file; a transferring system that transfers attributes of at least one file to be authenticated to the third party authenticator from the device that requested the confirmation; and a receiving system that receives the confirmation receipt comprising authenticated file attributes, after authentication by the third party authenticator; wherein, at least one file authentication is received from the third party authenticator. Corresponding processing devices, media, systems and methods are also provided. | 11-25-2010 |
20120124164 | Method and apparatus for data file transfer using destination linked directories - A file authentication requesting device that stores a computer program for requesting authentication of files in digital systems, the device comprises a confirmation request system that generates a request for a confirmation receipt from a third party authenticator authenticating the attributes of a file; a transferring system that transfers attributes of at least one file to be authenticated to the third party authenticator from the device that requested the confirmation; and a receiving system that receives the confirmation receipt comprising authenticated file attributes, after authentication by the third party authenticator; wherein, at least one file authentication is received from the third party authenticator. Corresponding processing devices, media, systems and methods are also provided. | 05-17-2012 |
20130073597 | FILE TRANSFER SYSTEM - A file authentication requesting device that stores a computer program for requesting authentication of files in digital systems, the device comprises a confirmation request system that generates a request for a confirmation receipt from a third party authenticator authenticating the attributes of a file; a transferring system that transfers attributes of at least one file to be authenticated to the third party authenticator from the device that requested the confirmation; and a receiving system that receives the confirmation receipt comprising authenticated file attributes, after authentication by the third party authenticator; wherein, at least one file authentication is received from the third party authenticator. Corresponding processing devices, media, systems and methods are also provided. | 03-21-2013 |
20130326019 | Method and apparatus for data file transfer using destination linked directories - A file authentication requesting device that stores a computer program for requesting authentication of files in digital systems, the device comprises a confirmation request system that generates a request for a confirmation receipt from a third party authenticator authenticating the attributes of a file; a transferring system that transfers attributes of at least one file to be authenticated to the third party authenticator from the device that requested the confirmation; and a receiving system that receives the confirmation receipt comprising authenticated file attributes, after authentication by the third party authenticator; wherein, at least one file authentication is received from the third party authenticator. Corresponding processing devices, media, systems and methods are also provided. | 12-05-2013 |
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20090092635 | HETEROLOGOUS PRIME-BOOST IMMUNIZATION REGIMEN - The present invention is directed to a method for generating an antigen-specific immune response in a subject in general and in particular to administering a priming dose of an immunogenic composition of a recombinant mumps virus (rMuV) that encodes an antigen followed by administering a boosting dose of recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus (rVSV) encoding an antigen. | 04-09-2009 |
20100028377 | Recombinant RSV Virus Expression Systems And Vaccines - The present invention relates to genetically engineered recombinant respiratory syncytial viruses and viral vectors which contain deletions of various viral accessory gene(s) either singly or in combination. In accordance with the present invention, the recombinant respiratory syncytial viral vectors and viruses are engineered to contain complete deletions of the M2-2, NS1, NS2, or SH viral accessory genes or various combinations thereof. In addition, the present invention relates to the attenuation of respiratory syncytial virus by mutagenisis of the M2-1 gene. | 02-04-2010 |
20110045023 | Recombinant RSV Virus Expression Systems And Vaccines - The present invention relates to genetically engineered recombinant respiratory syncytial viruses and viral vectors which contain deletions of various viral accessory gene(s) either singly or in combination. In accordance with the present invention, the recombinant respiratory syncytial viral vectors and viruses are engineered to contain complete deletions of the M2-2, NS1, NS2, or SH viral accessory genes or various combinations thereof. In addition, the present invention relates to the attenuation of respiratory syncytial virus by mutagenisis of the M2-1 gene. | 02-24-2011 |
20120308602 | Recombinant RSV Virus Expression Systems And Vaccines - The present invention relates to genetically engineered recombinant respiratory syncytial viruses and viral vectors which contain deletions of various viral accessory gene(s) either singly or in combination. In accordance with the present invention, the recombinant respiratory syncytial viral vectors and viruses are engineered to contain complete deletions of the M2-2, NS1, NS2, or SH viral accessory genes or various combinations thereof. In addition, the present invention relates to the attenuation of respiratory syncytial virus by mutagenisis of the M2-1 gene. | 12-06-2012 |
20130023032 | Synergistic Attenuation of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus, Vectors Thereof and Immunogenic Compositions Thereof - The present invention broadly relates to the synergistic attenuation of vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV), More particularly, the invention relates to the identification of combined mutation classes which synergistically attenuate the pathogenicity of VSV vectors in mammals and immunogenic compositions thereof. | 01-24-2013 |
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20110301243 | NOVEL METHOD - The present invention is directed to a novel method for reducing intrapatient variability in pharmaceutically active agent which is suitably not absorbed in the stomach, such as paracetamol, containing formulations in patients having gastric dysmotility, or a method of improving analgesia in a diabetic patient, or improving absorption of an active agent is a patient with gastric dysmotility, which methods comprises administering orally to said patient in need thereof a pharmaceutical dosage form comprising a first active agent, calcium carbonate, at least one first binding agent, and at least one disintegrating agent as intragranular components in the form of a granulate, and as an extragranular component at least one hydrophilic colloid, an optionally a second binding agent, calcium carbonate, a super disintegrant, and a second active agent. | 12-08-2011 |
20140066516 | Novel Method - The present invention is directed to a novel method for reducing intrapatient variability in pharmaceutically active agent which is suitably not absorbed in the stomach, such as paracetamol, containing formulations in patients having gastric dysmotility, or a method of improving analgesia in a diabetic patient, or improving absorption of an active agent is a patient with gastric dysmotility, which methods comprises administering orally to said patient in need thereof a pharmaceutical dosage form comprising a first active agent, calcium carbonate, at least one first binding agent, and at least one disintegrating agent as intragranular components in the form of a granulate, and as an extragranular component at least one hydrophilic colloid, an optionally a second binding agent, calcium carbonate, a super disintegrant, and a second active agent. | 03-06-2014 |
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20080252980 | OPTICAL ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MAKING - Disclosed herein is an optical article having a top layer with a structured surface that collimates light, a core layer secured to the top layer opposite the structured surface, and a bottom layer secured to the core layer opposite the top layer. Either the top layer or the core layer includes a first extrudable polymer having a flexural modulus of greater than 2.5 GPa, and the other layer includes a second extrudable polymer having a flexural modulus of 2.5 GPa or less, an impact strength of greater than about 40 J/m, and tensile elongation at break of greater than about 5%. The bottom layer includes a third extrudable polymer. The bottom layer of the optical article may be structured to diffuse light. One or two optical articles may be secured to an optical film such as a polarizer film. Methods and display devices are also disclosed herein. | 10-16-2008 |
20090108504 | METHODS OF MAKING STRUCTURED FILMS - Structured films having acoustical absorbance properties are disclosed. Methods of making and using the structured films are also disclosed. | 04-30-2009 |
20090233045 | STRUCTURED FILMS HAVING ACOUSTICAL ABSORBANCE PROPERTIES - Structured films having acoustical absorbance properties are disclosed. Methods of making and using the structured films are also disclosed. | 09-17-2009 |
20100188751 | OPTICAL FILMS WITH INTERNALLY CONFORMABLE LAYERS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE FILMS - A co-extrusion method for making a replicated film. The method includes the steps of providing at least three materials and co-extruding them between a nip roll and a structured roll. The materials include a backside layer material, a core layer material, and a replicated layer material. The structured roll has a surface structure that is replicated onto the replicated layer, and the core layer is an internally conformable layer that conforms with the replicated layer. | 07-29-2010 |
20100252961 | OPTICAL FILM REPLICATION ON LOW THERMAL DIFFUSIVITY TOOLING WITH CONFORMAL COATING - A system and method for extrusion replication of microstructures to make microreplicated optical films. The system includes press roll and a replicating member. The replicating member includes a low thermal diffusivity material having a microreplicated outer surface or an organic material having a microreplicated outer surface. An inorganic conformal coating is disposed over the patterned outer surface of the organic or low thermal diffusivity material. | 10-07-2010 |
20120231199 | MICROSTRUCTURED TAPE - Herein is disclosed a plastic tape, comprising a backing with a first major side comprising a microstructured paint-retention pattern and a second major side that may comprise a microstructured hand-tear pattern and with a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer disposed on second major side of the backing; wherein the backing, the microstructured paint-retention pattern, and the microstructured hand-tear pattern (if present) all constitute a monolithic plastic unit. | 09-13-2012 |
20130037987 | Profiled Extrusion Replication - A profiled extrusion replication process is disclosed that includes steps of (a) extruding a molten material through an extrusion die having at least one profiled die lip to form a molten extrudate having first and second major extrudate surfaces and having a first structural feature in the first major extrudate surface; (b) bringing the molten extrudate into contact with a tool surface comprising one or more second structural features so as to cause a portion of the first structural feature in the first major extrudate surface to contact the one or more second structural features on the tool surface; and (c) cooling the molten extrudate to provide the structured film. Structured films and apparatus for making structured films are also disclosed. | 02-14-2013 |
20140021492 | STRUCTURED LAMINATION TRANSFER FILMS AND METHODS - Lamination transfer films and methods for transferring a structured layer to a receptor substrate. The transfer films include a carrier substrate having a releasable surface, a sacrificial template layer applied to the releasable surface of the carrier substrate and having a non-planar structured surface, and a thermally stable backfill layer applied to the non-planar structured surface of the sacrificial template layer. The sacrificial template layer is capable of being removed from the backfill layer, such as via pyrolysis, while leaving the structured surface of the backfill layer substantially intact. | 01-23-2014 |
20140044912 | MASKING TAPE WITH MULTI-DIRECTIONAL HAND TEAR - A hand-tearable masking tape with a primary microstructured hand-tear pattern and at least one secondary hand-tear pattern oriented so that the tape exhibits multi-directional tear. | 02-13-2014 |
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20100240805 | ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING SAME - An adhesive composition substantially free of formaldehyde, comprising at least one bio-derived component, at least one multivalent cation and at least one polymer having a crosslinkable group, wherein the polymer having at least one crosslinkable group is substantially free of epichlorohydrin. | 09-23-2010 |
20130123426 | POLYMERIC PIGMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A composition useful as an inkjet ink is described as well as methods of making the composition. The composition includes a pigment and a polymer and the polymer may include a polyurethane. The composition exhibits properties that make it useful in thermal and piezo inkjet applications. | 05-16-2013 |
20140013996 | HIGH STRUCTURE CARBON BLACKS - Disclosed herein are high structured carbon blacks, methods of synthesis and treatment, and dispersions and inkjet ink formulations prepared therefrom. The carbon black can have the following properties: OAN≧170 mL/100 g; and STSA ranging from 160 to 220 m | 01-16-2014 |
20140162064 | HIGH STRUCTURE CARBON BLACKS - Disclosed herein are high structured carbon blacks, methods of synthesis and treatment, and dispersions and inkjet ink formulations prepared therefrom. The carbon black can have the following properties: OAN≧170 mL/100 g; and STSA ranging from 160 to 220 m | 06-12-2014 |
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20100200991 | Dopant Enhanced Interconnect - Techniques are disclosed that enable an interconnect structure that is resistance to electromigration. A liner is deployed underneath a seed layer of the structure. The liner can be a thin continuous and conformal layer, and may also limit oxidation of an underlying barrier (or other underlying surface). A dopant that is compatible (non-alloying, non-reactive) with the liner is provided to alloy the seed layer, and allows for dopant segregation at the interface at the top of the seed layer. Thus, electromigration performance is improved. | 08-12-2010 |
20120161295 | CYCLIC CARBOSILANE DIELECTRIC FILMS - Embodiments of the invention provide dielectric films and low-k dielectric films and methods for making dielectric and low-k dielectric films. Dielectric films are made from carbosilane-containing precursors. In embodiments of the invention, dielectric film precursors comprise attached porogen molecules. In further embodiments, dielectric films have nanometer-dimensioned pores. | 06-28-2012 |
20130249049 | CYCLIC CARBOSILANE DIELECTRIC FILMS - Embodiments of the invention provide dielectric films and low-k dielectric films and methods for making dielectric and low-k dielectric films. Dielectric films are made from carbosilane-containing precursors. In embodiments of the invention, dielectric film precursors comprise attached porogen molecules. In further embodiments, dielectric films have nanometer-dimensioned pores. | 09-26-2013 |
20130320520 | CHEMICALLY ALTERED CARBOSILANES FOR PORE SEALING APPLICATIONS - A method including forming a dielectric material including a surface porosity on a circuit substrate including a plurality of devices; chemically modifying a portion of the surface of the dielectric material with a first reactant; reacting the chemically modified portion of the surface with a molecule that, once reacted, will be thermally stable; and forming a film including the molecule. An apparatus including a circuit substrate including a plurality of devices; a plurality of interconnect lines disposed in a plurality of layers coupled to the plurality of devices; and a plurality of dielectric layers disposed between the plurality of interconnect lines, wherein at least one of the dielectric layers comprises a porous material surface relative to the plurality of devices and the surface comprises a pore obstructing material. | 12-05-2013 |
20140029181 | INTERLAYER INTERCONNECTS AND ASSOCIATED TECHNIQUES AND CONFIGURATIONS - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards interlayer interconnects and associated techniques and configurations. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a semiconductor substrate, one or more device layers disposed on the semiconductor substrate, and one or more interconnect layers disposed on the one or more device layers, the one or more interconnect layers including interconnect structures configured to route electrical signals to or from the one or more device layers, the interconnect structures comprising copper (Cu) and germanium (Ge). Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed. | 01-30-2014 |
20140091467 | FORMING BARRIER WALLS, CAPPING, OR ALLOYS /COMPOUNDS WITHIN METAL LINES - Described herein are techniques structures related to forming barrier walls, capping, or alloys/compounds such as treating copper so that an alloy or compound is formed, to reduce electromigration (EM) and strengthen metal reliability which degrades as the length of the lines increases in integrated circuits. | 04-03-2014 |
20140183738 | COBALT BASED INTERCONNECTS AND METHODS OF FABRICATION THEREOF - A metal interconnect comprising cobalt and method of forming a metal interconnect comprising cobalt are described. In an embodiment, a metal interconnect comprising cobalt includes a dielectric layer disposed on a substrate, an opening formed in the dielectric layer such that the substrate is exposed. The embodiment further includes a seed layer disposed over the substrate and a fill material comprising cobalt formed within the opening and on a surface of the seed layer. | 07-03-2014 |
20150084198 | INTERCONNECT WIRES INCLUDING RELATIVELY LOW RESISTIVITY CORES - A dielectric layer and a method of forming thereof. An opening defined in a dielectric layer and a wire deposited within the opening, wherein the wire includes a core material surrounded by a jacket material, wherein the jacket material exhibits a first resistivity ρ1 and the core material exhibits a second resistivity ρ2 and ρ2 is less than ρ1. | 03-26-2015 |
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20120077053 | BARRIER LAYERS - Methods for fabricating integrated circuit electrical interconnects and electrical interconnects are provided. Methods include providing a substrate having a surface, the surface having a feature formed therein wherein the feature is a trench or via, depositing a metal layer, the metal of the metal layer being selected from the group consisting of Ru, Co, Pt, Ir, Pd, Re, and Rh, onto surfaces of the feature, depositing a copper seed layer wherein the copper seed layer comprises a dopant and the dopant is selected from the group consisting of Mn, Mg, MgB | 03-29-2012 |
20120161320 | COBALT METAL BARRIER LAYERS - Electrical interconnects for integrated circuits and methods of fabrication of interconnects are provided. Devices are provided comprising copper interconnects having metal liner layers comprising cobalt and a metal selected from the group consisting of Ru, Pt, Ir, Pd, Re, or Rh. Devices having barrier layers comprising ruthenium and cobalt are provided. Methods include providing a substrate having a trench or via formed therein, forming a metal layer, the metal being selected from the group consisting of Ru, Pt, Ir, Pd, Re, and Rh, onto surfaces of the feature, depositing a copper seed layer comprising a cobalt dopant, and depositing copper into the feature. | 06-28-2012 |
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20110100334 | FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - An engine includes a first piston with surfaces that define a substantially cylindrical chamber inside the first piston and a passage into the substantially cylindrical chamber. One or more second pistons are arranged to reciprocate inside the substantially cylindrical chamber and to define, in cooperation with the substantially cylindrical chamber, a combustion chamber. A fuel injector extends at least partially through the passage in the first piston to inject fuel into the combustion chamber. The first piston is arranged to move in a reciprocating manner relative to the fuel injector. | 05-05-2011 |
20130319351 | PISTON COOLING SYSTEM - An engine has an engine casing with one or more surfaces that define a first substantially tubular coolant passage (e.g., a coolant inlet passage) with an open end that opens inside the engine casing. A first piston assembly is inside the engine casing and configured to reciprocate relative to the engine casing when the engine is operating. The first piston assembly has one or more surfaces that define a piston coolant jacket inside the first piston assembly. The piston coolant jacket has a first opening at an outer surface of the first piston assembly. A first fluid communication conduit extends between the engine casing and the first piston assembly and has a first end that is rigidly coupled to the first opening in the piston coolant jacket and a second end that extends through the open end of the first substantially tubular coolant passage in the engine casing. | 12-05-2013 |
20130319368 | COMBUSTION CHAMBER INTAKE AND EXHAUST SHUTTER - An engine includes an engine casing and a first piston configured to reciprocate relative to the engine casing. The first piston has a wall that defines a substantially cylindrical chamber. One or more second pistons are configured to reciprocate inside the substantially cylindrical chamber. A combustion chamber intake port and a combustion chamber exhaust port extend through the wall. A shutter is outside the wall and is movable between a first position substantially blocking fluid flow through the combustion chamber exhaust port but not blocking fluid flow through the combustion chamber intake port and a second position substantially blocking fluid flow through the combustion chamber intake port but not blocking flow through the combustion chamber exhaust port. An actuator causes the shutter to move between the first position and the second position in response to the first piston reciprocating relative to the engine casing. | 12-05-2013 |
20130319385 | INTAKE AND EXHAUST CHAMBERS - An engine has a stationary first body portion with one or more surfaces that define a portion of a fluid flow path through the engine. The stationary first body portion has a substantially cylindrical outer surface. A first piston assembly is configured to reciprocate relative to the stationary first body portion and to accommodate one or more second piston assemblies reciprocating inside and relative to the first piston assembly. The first piston assembly has an extension portion. The extension portion has a substantially cylindrical inner surface that defines a space to receive the stationary first body portion. One or more sealing elements are between the substantially cylindrical outer surface of the stationary first body portion and the extension portion of the first piston assembly. | 12-05-2013 |
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20110252337 | Messaging and Presence Protocol as a Configuration and Management Bus for Embedded Devices - Techniques are provided herein for establishing at a network management server a presence on a network. A presence associated with one or more managed devices on the network is detected. An instant messaging (IM) session is established with the one or more managed devices. The IM session forms a virtual chat room for performing a management function on the one or more managed devices, and IM messages are sent that are configured to perform the management function on the one or more managed devices. Techniques are also provided herein for establishing on a network an enriched presence by a network management server that is configured to perform a management function via a presence function of a messaging and presence protocol. | 10-13-2011 |
20130262461 | Method and System for Centralized Issue Tracking - In one embodiment, a method for facilitating centralized issue tracking. The method includes receiving information on a case from an issue tracking system (case information). The method facilitates executing a tagging method stored in a memory device that reads the case information, determines whether a part of the case information is desired information, and then tags the desired information. Finally, the method facilitates communicating the tagged information to a centralized database, where the centralized database stores the tagged information, and where the tagged information is accessible to the issue tracking system and at least one other issue tracking system. | 10-03-2013 |
20130290224 | System or Solution Index Fault - Assessment, Identification, Baseline, and Alarm Feature - A system may be assessed, based on support engineer knowledge, to identify specific, predictive, index fault indicators. The identified fault indicators may be fed into an embedded automation system on a network device, which is used to baseline the fault indicators, and then subsequently provide alerts when problems begin, so that corrective action may be taken. | 10-31-2013 |
20140173073 | Proactive M2M Framework Using Device-Level vCard for Inventory, Identity, and Network Management - A network device may connect to a smart-enabled network. Once connected, the network device may receive a network address for a network management server (NMS). Having the network address for the NMS, the network device may generate a vCard comprising the attributes necessary for registering with the NMS. The network device may then communicate the vCard to the NMS. The NMS may then be configured to identify, register, and add the network device to a directory. | 06-19-2014 |
20140289243 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CENTRALIZED ISSUE TRACKING - In one example, a method for facilitating centralized issue tracking. The method includes receiving information on a case from an issue tracking system (case information). The method facilitates executing a tagging method stored in a memory device that reads the case information, determines whether a part of the case information is desired information, and then tags the desired information. Finally, the method facilitates communicating the tagged information to a centralized database, where the centralized database stores the tagged information, and where the tagged information is accessible to the issue tracking system and at least one other issue tracking system. | 09-25-2014 |
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20090124997 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR IMPROVING DELIVERY OF A SUBSTANCE TO SKIN - A method of delivery of a substance to a human subject's skin comprising deposition into a specific compartment of the skin, wherein the delivery occurs at a controlled rate and pressure. The methods of the invention provide accurate deposition of s pre-selected volume of the substance, e.g., greater than 90% of the pre-selected volume. The methods of the invention encompass varying one or more parameters including but not limited to configurations of the delivery device, volume, pressure, and flow rate of delivery, to enhance the efficacy of delivery of the substance to the human skin. Substances delivered in accordance with the methods of the invention result in a more efficacious deposition of the substance into the targeted compartment, improved delivery performance, i.e., completeness of delivery as measured by quantification of the substance not delivered or the amount of the substance leaked out from the injection site, and enhanced safety as measured by the occurrence of minimal adverse cutaneous events at the site of injection. | 05-14-2009 |
20110071494 | Intradermal Delivery Device - A system and method is provided for an injectable substance delivery device comprising a limiter, shoulder or post, that controls how deep the needle is inserted into the tissue. The limiter is sized in proportions that control the maximum insertion depth of the needle into the tissue without excessively restricting the complete insertion of the needle. The system and method further comprises an normalization or stabilizer ring that prevents distortion of the tissue in the vicinity of the infusion, so that the needle length is the major determining factor as to how deep the infusion is delivered. | 03-24-2011 |
20130218129 | Intradermal Delivery Device - A system and method is provided for an injectable substance delivery device comprising a limiter, shoulder or post that controls how deep the needle is inserted into the tissue. The limiter is sized in proportions that control the maximum insertion depth of the needle into the tissue without excessively restricting the complete insertion of the needle. The system and method further comprises an normalization or stabilizer ring that prevents distortion of the tissue in the vicinity of the infusion, so that the needle length is the major determining factor as to how deep the infusion is delivered. | 08-22-2013 |
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20120058198 | METHODS FOR TREATING AND PREVENTING PNEUMONIA AND VENTILATOR-ASSOCIATED TRACHEOBRONCHITIS - The invention relates to methods for treating bacterial infection of the respiratory tract, including pneumonias, such as ventilator-associated pneumonia, and to methods for treating ventilator-associated tracheobronchitis, comprising administering an effective amount of a salt formulation as an aerosol to the respiratory tract of an individual in need thereof. The formulations can also be used to reduce transmission of pathogen which can infect the respiratory tract, cause pneumonia or cause ventilator-associated tracheobronchitis. | 03-08-2012 |
20120070417 | ANTI-INFLUENZA FORMULATIONS AND METHODS - The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions that contain a calcium salt as an active ingredient and also comprise another anti-influenza agent, and to methods for treating or preventing influenza virus infection. | 03-22-2012 |
20120083531 | CALCIUM CITRATE AND CALCIUM LACTATE FORMULATIONS FOR ALTERATION OF BIOPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF MUCOSAL LINING - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions suitable for inhalation, comprising as an active ingredient calcium lactate or calcium citrate. The invention also relates to methods of treating, preventing, and reducing the spread of an infection of the respiratory tract, comprising administering a pharmaceutical composition that comprises calcium lactate or calcium citrate as an active ingredient. | 04-05-2012 |
20120107414 | PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations for treating a respiratory tract infection or a pulmonary disease in an individual, comprising a calcium salt and a sodium salt, wherein the ratio of Ca | 05-03-2012 |
20130078282 | FORMULATIONS DECREASING PARTICLE EXHALATION - Formulations have been developed for pulmonary delivery to treat or reduce the infectivity of diseases such as viral infections, especially tuberculosis, SARS, influenza and respiratory synticial virus in humans and hoof and mouth disease in animals, or to reduce the symptoms of allergy or other pulmonary disease. Formulations for pulmonary administration include a material that significantly alters physical properties such as surface tension and surface elasticity of lung mucus lining fluid, which may be isotonic saline and, optionally, a carrier. The formulation may be administered as a liquid solution, suspension, aerosol, or powder where the particles consist basically of an osmotically active solute. Drugs, especially antivirals or antibiotics, may optionally be included with the formulation. These may be administered with or incorporated into the formulation. | 03-28-2013 |
20130164338 | TREATMENT OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS USING CALCIUM LACTATE, LEUCINE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE IN A RESPIRAPLE DRY POWDER - The invention relates to a methods for treating cystic fibrosis, comprising administering an effective amount of a calcium salt formulation to the respiratory tract of an individual with cystic fibrosis. The calcium salt formulation is can be a dry powder formulation. | 06-27-2013 |
20130203715 | USE OF TRP CHANNEL AGONISTS TO TREAT INFECTIONS - Methods are described for treating or preventing a respiratory infection by administering an effective amount of a TRP channel agonist. | 08-08-2013 |
20130213398 | DRY POWDER FORMULATIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING PULMONARY DISEASES - The present invention is directed toward respirable dry particles for delivery of divalent metal cation salts and/or monovalent cation salts to the respiratory tract and methods for treating a subject having a respiratory disease and/or infection. | 08-22-2013 |
20130281361 | METHODS OF TREATING AND PREVENTING RHINOVIRUS INFECTION - The present invention relates to methods of treating or preventing non-enveloped viral infection and/or disease caused by non-enveloped virus infection, particularly a viral infection caused by rhino virus. The methods comprise administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of a defensin peptide. The defensin peptide may be selected from α-, β-, or θ-defensins. | 10-24-2013 |
20140134251 | PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations for treating a respiratory tract infection or a pulmonary disease in an individual, comprising a calcium salt and a sodium salt, wherein the ratio of Ca | 05-15-2014 |
20150079173 | FORMULATIONS DECREASING PARTICLE EXHALATION - Formulations have been developed for pulmonary delivery to treat or reduce the infectivity of diseases such as viral infections, especially tuberculosis, SARS, influenza and respiratory synticial virus in humans and hoof and mouth disease in animals, or to reduce the symptoms of allergy or other pulmonary disease. Formulations for pulmonary administration include a material that significantly alters physical properties such as surface tension and surface elasticity of lung mucus lining fluid, which may be isotonic saline and, optionally, a carrier. The formulation may be administered as a liquid solution, suspension, aerosol, or powder where the particles consist basically of an osmotically active solute. Drugs, especially antivirals or antibiotics, may optionally be included with the formulation. These may be administered with or incorporated into the formulation. | 03-19-2015 |
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20080197640 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DRIVING A BOLT - A method and apparatus for removing liner bolts over a range of impact angles is disclosed. Complimentary liner bolt and driving assembly features cooperate to control energy transfer during impact of the driving assembly upon the liner bolt. The liner bolt includes a convex annular portion on the end face of the bolt shank and a concave depression in the end face of the bolt shank. The driving assembly includes a concave driving face for impacting the convex annular portion of the bolt shank and a spring-loaded guide pin seated in the concave depression of the shank for guiding the concave driving face into contact with the bolt shank. A retraction collar may be associated with the guide pin through a slot in the driving member to retract the guide pin as the driving member chases the liner bolt from the surrounding structure. The respective profiles of the convex shank portion, concave depression, concave driving face, and guide pin accommodate impact angles of approximately between 0-15 degrees, providing increased versatility, efficiency, and safety in removing liner bolts. | 08-21-2008 |
20090301383 | INDICATING FASTENER LOADING - An amplified indication of the elongation of a fastener is provided for determining instantaneous loading conditions of a fastener. A load indicator is couplable to a fastener for instantaneous load measurement and includes a housing defining a fastener interface configured to removably couple the housing to a fastener. A moveable datum probe extends from the housing in contact with a datum rod anchored within an internal bore of the fastener. A first lever is pivotally mounted within the housing and is moveable in response to displacement of the datum probe. A load display indicates a degree of loading of a fastener as a function of displacement of the datum probe. A second lever can be used to further amplify the reading from the displacement of the datum probe. An inclined visual scale and a multi-faceted lens allows for viewing of loading values from multiple directions or angles. | 12-10-2009 |
20100284759 | MONITORING FASTENING LOADING - A retrofit system for providing a load indicator on a foundation bolt. The system includes a fastener having a fastener head, gauge length and central fastener bore in the gauge length and head. A datum rod is anchored in the central bore with a free datum rod being moveable longitudinally relative to the fastener head during elongation of the fastener gauge length. An internally threaded fastener portion below the central fastener bore is configured to thread over a foundation bolt. A compression sleeve positioned over the foundation bolt is configured to receive the load indicating fastener therein and to bear the compressive forces of the fastening. Elongation of the gauge length as the fastener is tightened onto the stud is manifest as displacement of the datum rod end, which displacement is measured to provide an indication of fastener loading. | 11-11-2010 |
20100284765 | PROVIDING A COUNTER TORQUE FORCE WITHIN A FASTENING - A washer body bearing hardened balls in apertures in the washer body provides a counter-torque resistance in a fastening. The hardened balls form projections that indent the underside of a fastener head and an adjacent fastening joint surface during tightening of the fastening to prevent rotation of the fastener head while a nut is driven to tighten or loosen the fastening. A reservoir portion of the apertures in the washer around the balls receives the material displaced during indention to allow full contact of the washer with the fastener head and joint surface. The hardened balls provide point loads for ready indentation upon minimal loading to prevent rotation of the fastener, obviating the need for a counter-torque wrench. | 11-11-2010 |
20130081244 | MONITORING FASTENING LOADING - A retrofit system for providing a load indicator on a foundation bolt. The system includes a fastener having a fastener head, gauge length and central fastener bore in the gauge length and head. A datum rod is anchored in the central bore with a free datum rod being moveable longitudinally relative to the fastener head during elongation of the fastener gauge length. An internally threaded fastener portion below the central fastener bore is configured to thread over a foundation bolt. A compression sleeve positioned over the foundation bolt is configured to receive the load indicating fastener therein and to bear the compressive forces of the fastening. Elongation of the gauge length as the fastener is tightened onto the stud is manifest as displacement of the datum rod end, which displacement is measured to provide an indication of fastener loading. | 04-04-2013 |
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20100279903 | Metal Salts Of Oxidized Low Molecular Byproduct Polyethylene As Lubricants For PVC - Polymeric salts, lubricant compositions comprising the polymeric salts and processes for producing such polymeric salts. More specifically, low viscosity lubricants for the working surface of an extrusion die during the processing of plastics that require lubricants to render them processable, such as polyvinyl chloride, chlorinated polyvinyl chloride, polyvinylidene chloride and copolymers thereof. A metal base is reacted with acid functional groups formed during oxidation of a wax, thereby forming a polymeric salt, neutralizing the wax and saponifying saponifiable functional groups. | 11-04-2010 |
20130150515 | NUCLEATING AGENT FOR NYLON SYSTEM - The present invention provides a nucleating agents comprising: a) ethylene-acrylic acid ionomers selected from the group consisting of ethylene-acrylic acid calcium ionomers and ethylene-acrylic acid zinc ionomers and combinations thereof; wherein the ionomers have a molecular weight between about 1000 and about 10000; b) talcum; and c) ethylene-acrylic acid copolymers. The present invention also provides plastic compositions comprising: a) nylon and b) a nucleating agent, as well as a processes of making such plastic compositions. The present invention also provides nucleating agents comprising only one or two of the above types of compounds, as well as plastic compositions comprising such nucleating agents and processes of making such a plastic compositions. | 06-13-2013 |
20140316047 | NUCLEATING AGENT FOR NYLON SYSTEM - The present invention provides a nucleating agents comprising: a) ethylene-acrylic acid ionomers selected from the group consisting of ethylene-acrylic acid calcium ionomers and ethylene-acrylic acid zinc ionomers and combinations thereof; wherein the ionomers have a molecular weight between about 1000 and about 10000; b) talcum; and c) ethylene-acrylic acid copolymers. The present invention also provides plastic compositions comprising: a) nylon and b) a nucleating agent, as well as a processes of making such plastic compositions. The present invention also provides nucleating agents comprising only one or two of the above types of compounds, as well as plastic compositions comprising such nucleating agents and processes of making such a plastic compositions. | 10-23-2014 |
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20110178980 | DATA SOURCE INDEPENDENT INTERFACE FOR AN ELECTRONIC BILL PRESENTMENT AND PAYMENT SYSTEM - An electronic bill presentment and payment system including an extensible, customizable, data source independent data layer for accessing a business data repository for processing billing information. The business data repositories use one or more data source formats. A business logic module generating business data requests for data from the business data repository in order to carry out processing of billing information. The business data requests are independent of the one or more data source formats of the business data repository. A data layer descriptor repository stores customizable data source descriptions for generating the data layer. The data layer is generated from the customizable descriptors in the data layer descriptor repository. The data layer module receives the data source independent business data requests and based on the request, the data layer implements a data source specific method for fulfilling the request by accessing data in the business data repository. The data layer module further returns a result back to the business logic module in data source independent format. The data layer descriptor repository preferably includes top-level listings of data sources in the system. The data layer descriptor repository further includes customized data source specifications for the each of the data sources listed in the customized set of data sources. | 07-21-2011 |
20120124102 | METHOD FOR LOADING LARGE XML DOUCMENTS ON DEMAND - Systems and methods for loading XML documents on demand are described. The system provides a Wrapper class for the XML Document class and the Element class. A user application then utilizes the Wrapper class in the same way that the Element class and Document class would be used to access any element in the XML Document. The Wrapper class loads external components as required. The external component retrieval is completely transparent to the user application and the user application is able to access the entire XML document as if it were completely loaded into a DOM object in memory. Accordingly, each element is accessible in a random manner. In one configuration, the XML document components or external components are stored in a database in a BLOB field as a Digital Document. The system uses external components to efficiently use resources as compared to systems using Xlink and external entities. | 05-17-2012 |
20140222867 | DATA SOURCE INDEPENDENT INTERFACE FOR AN ELECTRONIC BILL PRESENTMENT AND PAYMENT SYSTEM - An electronic bill presentment and payment system including an extensible, customizable, data source independent data layer for accessing a business data repository. The business data includes different data source formats. A business logic module generates business data requests for processing. The business data requests are independent of the one or more data source formats of the business data repository. A data layer is generated from the customizable descriptors in a data layer descriptor repository. The data layer implements a data source specific method for fulfilling the request by accessing data in the business data repository. The data layer descriptor repository preferably includes top-level listings of data sources in the system and customized data source specifications for the each of the data sources listed in the customized set of data sources. | 08-07-2014 |
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20090006886 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ERROR CORRECTION AND DETECTION IN A MEMORY SYSTEM - A system and method for error correction and detection in a memory system. The system includes a memory controller, a plurality of memory modules and a mechanism. The memory modules are in communication with the memory controller and with a plurality of memory devices. The mechanism detects that one of the memory modules has failed possibly coincident with a memory device failure on an other of the memory modules. The mechanism allows the memory system to continue to run unimpaired in the presence of the memory module failure and the memory device failure. | 01-01-2009 |
20090006900 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A HIGH FAULT TOLERANT MEMORY SYSTEM - A system and method for providing a high fault tolerant memory system. The system includes a memory system having a memory controller, a plurality of memory modules and a mechanism. The plurality of memory modules are in communication with the memory controller and with a plurality of memory devices. The plurality of memory devices include at least one spare memory device for providing memory device sparing capability. The mechanism is for detecting that one of the memory modules has failed possibly coincident with a memory device failure on an other of the memory modules. The mechanism allows the memory system to continue to run unimpaired in the presence of the memory module failure and the possible memory device failure. | 01-01-2009 |
20130181738 | SOFT ERROR RESILIENT FPGA - A field programmable gate array (FPGA) includes configuration RAM (CRAM) including at least one non-hardened portion and at least one hardened portion having an SER resilience greater than an SER resilience of the non-hardened portion. | 07-18-2013 |
20130191703 | DYNAMIC GRADUATED MEMORY DEVICE PROTECTION IN REDUNDANT ARRAY OF INDEPENDENT MEMORY (RAIM) SYSTEMS - Dynamic graduated memory device protection in redundant array of independent memory (RAIM) systems that include a plurality of memory devices is provided. A first severity level of a first failing memory device in the plurality of memory devices is determined. The first failing memory device is associated with an identifier used to communicate a location of the first failing memory device to an error correction code (ECC). A second severity level of a second failing memory device in the plurality of memory devices is determined. It is determined that the second severity level is higher than the first severity level. The identifier from the first failing memory device is removed based on determining that the second severity level is higher than the first severity level. The identifier is applied to the second failing memory device based on determining that the second severity level is higher than the first severity level. | 07-25-2013 |
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20140101518 | DYNAMIC GRADUATED MEMORY DEVICE PROTECTION IN REDUNDANT ARRAY OF INDEPENDENT MEMORY (RAIM) SYSTEMS - Dynamic graduated memory device protection in redundant array of independent memory (RAIM) systems that include a plurality of memory devices is provided. A first severity level of a first failing memory device in the plurality of memory devices is determined. The first failing memory device is associated with an identifier used to communicate a location of the first failing memory device to an error correction code (ECC). A second severity level of a second failing memory device in the plurality of memory devices is determined. It is determined that the second severity level is higher than the first severity level. The identifier from the first failing memory device is removed based on determining that the second severity level is higher than the first severity level. The identifier is applied to the second failing memory device based on determining that the second severity level is higher than the first severity level. | 04-10-2014 |