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20090140949 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO IMPROVE RF SIMULATIONS | 06-04-2009 |
20120033619 | DYNAMIC BIT ALLOCATION FOR COMMUNICATION NETWORKS SUBJECT TO BURST INTERFERENCE - Wired and wireless communication networks can be subject to burst interference resulting in loss of throughput and data corruption. In a communication system comprising a transmitting network device and a receiving network device, the transmitting network device can be configured to implement a dynamic bit allocation technique for retransmitting packets of a failed packet transmission. On receiving a request for retransmission from the receiving network device, the transmitting network device can dynamically allocate bits of original symbols across two or more constituent symbols per original symbol. The transmitting network device can allocate the two or more constituent symbols across one or more retransmission packets to exploit time diversity. The transmitting network device can also vary modulation and coding schemes and other transmit parameters to generate robust retransmission packets. | 02-09-2012 |
20120033682 | BALANCED BIT LOADING FOR COMMUNICATION NETWORKS SUBJECT TO BURST INTERFERENCE - Wired and wireless communication networks can be subject to burst interference resulting in loss of throughput and data corruption. In a communication system comprising a transmitting network device and a receiving network device, the transmitting network device can be configured to implement balanced bit loading for retransmitting packets of a failed packet transmission. On receiving a request for retransmission from the receiving network device, the transmitting network device can identify and eliminate sub-carriers that are associated with a bit load that is less than a predefined bit load threshold. The transmitting network device can attempt to reallocate bit loads of the eliminated sub-carriers to remaining sub-carriers across two or more constituent symbols per original symbol. | 02-09-2012 |
20120140804 | OPTIMIZING DATA RATE OF MULTI-BAND MULTI-CARRIER COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - Wired and wireless communication networks can be subject to noise and interference resulting data corruption. In a communication system comprising a first network device and a second network device, the first and the second network devices can be configured for optimizing the data rate of the communication system. On receiving a multi-band signal at the first network device from the second network device during a channel adaptation mode, the multi-band signal can be split into a plurality of independent frequency band signals. A performance measurement of a first of the plurality of frequency band signals corresponding to a lowest frequency band signal can be calculated. Communication parameters can be determined for each of the plurality of frequency band signals based on the performance measurement of the first of the plurality of frequency band signals. The communication parameters can be provided from the first network device to the second network device. | 06-07-2012 |
20130278333 | OPTIMIZING CASCADE GAIN STAGES IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - Techniques for optimizing a cascade gain device comprising at least two gain stages are disclosed. A first noise figure associated with the first gain stage is incrementally increased by a plurality of noise figure increments determined based, at least in part, on a minimum noise figure and a maximum noise figure associated with the first gain stage. At each of the plurality of noise figure increments, at least a gain value that corresponds to the noise figure increment is calculated. One of the plurality of noise figure increments and the corresponding gain value is selected as an optimum noise figure of the first gain stage and an optimum gain value of the first gain stage respectively. Parameters of an inter-stage matching network associated with the first gain stage are configured based on the optimum noise figure and the optimum gain of the first gain stage. | 10-24-2013 |
20140092774 | CHANNEL REUSE AMONG COMMUNICATION NETWORKS SHARING A COMMUNICATION CHANNEL - A first network device determines whether a first reference code included in at least a first transmission on a communication channel is associated with a code configured in the first network device. The communication channel is shared among a plurality of communication networks and the first reference code is associated with a first communication network of the plurality of communication networks. The first network device joins the first communication network associated with the first reference code in response to determining the first reference code is associated with the code configured in the first network device. The first network device communicates with a second network device in the first communication network using the code configured in the first network device. | 04-03-2014 |
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20120055572 | Backflow Prevention and Method of Manufacture - A backflow prevention assembly is disclosed including a backflow prevention valve having a valve housing including a valve inlet end and a valve outlet end; a spool spacer of predetermined length having a first end and a second end; an inlet shut-off valve; and an outlet shut-off valve, wherein the spool spacer extends between the backflow prevention valve and one of the inlet shut-off valve and the outlet shut-off valve. The entire assembly, including the backflow prevention valve, the spool spacer, the inlet shut-off valve, and the outlet shut-off valve, is a certified assembly, certified by a certifying authority prior to installation. Methods of manufacturing a backflow prevention assembly and replacing a backflow prevention assembly are also disclosed. | 03-08-2012 |
20150219228 | Backflow Prevention and Method of Manufacture - A backflow prevention assembly is disclosed including a backflow prevention valve having a valve housing including a valve inlet end and a valve outlet end; a spool spacer of predetermined length having a first end and a second end; an inlet shut-off valve; and an outlet shut-off valve, wherein the spool spacer extends between the backflow prevention valve and one of the inlet shut-off valve and the outlet shut-off valve. The entire assembly, including the backflow prevention valve, the spool spacer, the inlet shut-off valve, and the outlet shut-off valve, is a certified assembly, certified by a certifying authority prior to installation. Methods of manufacturing a backflow prevention assembly and replacing a backflow prevention assembly are also disclosed. | 08-06-2015 |
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20080206067 | High Pressure Pump Control - A feedback control loop for a high pressure pump modifies the accumulator velocity and pressure during solvent transfer. The accumulator velocity is adjusted to maintain the system pressure equal to the expected pressure to thereby eliminate the effect of the flow deficit created by a thermal effect. | 08-28-2008 |
20090294344 | Fluid mixer assembly - Disclosed is an assembly for mixing fluids (i.e., gases or liquids), and more particularly an assembly that accurately mixes two or more high-pressure fluid sources and is adapted for use in applications, such as for example, chromatography. The mixer assembly includes, inter alia, a housing, an inlet fitting, and a mixer cartridge assembly. The housing has a fluid receiving section and a fluid discharge section with a fluid outlet formed therein. A central bore extends between the fluid receiving section and fluid discharge section. An inlet fitting is engaged with the housing and has first and second fluid inlet ports formed therein that extend from the fitting exterior to the fluid receiving section of the housing. A mixer cartridge assembly is disposed within the central bore of the housing and is positioned between the inlet fitting and the downstream end portion of the housing. The mixer cartridge assembly includes a body portion, a plurality of spheres disposed within a central mixing chamber formed in the body portion, and mechanism for retaining the spheres in the mixing chamber. | 12-03-2009 |
20100189574 | HIGH PRESSURE PUMP CONTROL - A feedback control loop for a high pressure pump modifies the accumulator velocity and pressure during solvent transfer. The accumulator velocity is adjusted to maintain the system pressure equal to the expected pressure to thereby eliminate the effect of the flow deficit created by a thermal effect. | 07-29-2010 |
20100202897 | HIGH PRESSURE PUMP CONTROL - A feedback control loop for a high pressure pump modifies the accumulator velocity and pressure during solvent transfer. The accumulator velocity is adjusted to maintain the system pressure equal to the expected pressure to thereby eliminate the effect of the flow deficit created by a thermal effect. | 08-12-2010 |
20130080073 | TECHNIQUES FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY PEAK LIST COMPUTATION USING PARALLEL PROCESSING - Described are techniques for processing data. Sample analysis is performed generating scans of data. Each scan comprises a set of data elements each associating an ion intensity count with a plurality of dimensions including a retention time dimension and a mass to charge ratio dimension. The scans are analyzed to identify one or more ion peaks. Analyzing includes filtering a first plurality of the scans producing a first plurality of filtered output scans. The filtering including first filtering producing a first filtering output, wherein the first filtering includes executing a plurality of threads in parallel which apply a first filter to the first plurality of scans to produce the first filtering output. Each of the plurality of threads computes at least one filtered output point for at least one corresponding input point included in the plurality of scans. Analyzing includes detecting one or more peaks using the filtered output scans. | 03-28-2013 |
20150123825 | TECHNIQUES FOR COMPRESSING MASS SPECTROMETRY DATA IN REAL-TIME - Techniques are described for performing data compression of a first data set including data points in a plurality of dimensions. First processing is performed to determine a second set of final sums. For each data point in the first data set, a corresponding final sum of the second set is determined that is a sum of intensities associated with a first portion of data points, wherein the first portion of data points for which the intensities are summed for said each data point are included within a geometric shape centered on said each data point. Second processing is performed to determine a final set of final combined keep values. Each of the final combined keep values corresponds to a different one of the data points in the first data set and denotes whether to keep or otherwise remove the different one of the data points from the first data set. | 05-07-2015 |
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20090136490 | OVR110 ANTIBODY COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USE - The invention provides isolated anti-ovarian, pancreatic, lung or breast cancer antigen (Ovr110) antibodies that internalize upon binding to Ovr110 on a mammalian in vivo. The invention also encompasses compositions comprising an anti-Ovr110 antibody and a carrier. These compositions can be provided in an article of manufacture or a kit. Another aspect of the invention is an isolated nucleic acid encoding an anti-Ovr110 antibody, as well as an expression vector comprising the isolated nucleic acid. Also provided are cells that produce the anti-Ovr110 antibodies. The invention encompasses a method of producing the anti-Ovr110 antibodies. Other aspects of the invention are a method of killing an Ovr110-expressing cancer cell, comprising contacting the cancer cell with an anti-Ovr110 antibody and a method of alleviating or treating an Ovr110 expressing cancer in a mammal, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of the anti-Ovr110 antibody to the mammal. | 05-28-2009 |
20100209438 | OVR110 Antibody Compositions and Methods of Use - The invention provides isolated anti-ovarian, pancreatic, lung or breast cancer antigen (Ovr110) antibodies that internalize upon binding to Ovr110 on a mammalian in vivo. The invention also encompasses compositions comprising an anti-Ovr110 antibody and a carrier. These compositions can be provided in an article of manufacture or a kit. Another aspect of the invention is an isolated nucleic acid encoding an anti-Ovr110 antibody, as well as an expression vector comprising the isolated nucleic acid. Also provided are cells that produce the anti-Ovr110 antibodies. The invention encompasses a method of producing the anti-Ovr110 antibodies. Other aspects of the invention are a method of killing an Ovr110-expressing cancer cell, comprising contacting the cancer cell with an anti-Ovr110 antibody and a method of alleviating or treating an Ovr110-expressing cancer in a mammal, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of the anti-Ovr110 antibody to the mammal. | 08-19-2010 |
20130022539 | OVR115 ANTIBODY COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention provides isolated anti-ovarian, pancreatic, lung or breast cancer antigen (Ovr115) antibodies that bind to Ovr115 on a mammalian cell in vivo. The invention also encompasses compositions comprising an anti-Ovr115 antibody and a carrier. These compositions can be provided in an article of manufacture or a kit. Another aspect of the invention is an isolated nucleic acid encoding an anti-Ovr115 antibody, as well as an expression vector comprising the isolated nucleic acid. Also provided are cells that produce the anti-Ovr115 antibodies. The invention encompasses a method of producing the anti-Ovr115 antibodies. Other aspects of the invention are a method of killing an Ovr115-expressing cancer cell, comprising contacting the cancer cell with an anti-Ovr115 antibody and a method of alleviating or treating an Ovr115-expressing cancer in a mammal, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of the anti-Ovr115 antibody to the mammal. | 01-24-2013 |
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20090232732 | PRO108 Antibody Compositions and Methods of Use and Use of PRO108 to Assess Cancer Risk - This invention relates to a method for assessing risk of prostate cancer. Specifically, it relates to utilizing both Pro108 and Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) in combination to determine the risk of prostate cancer. In addition, it is directed to a method for assessing risk of ovarian, colon, breast or stomach cancer utilizing Pro108 or specific antibodies to Pro108. The invention provides isolated anti-prostate, ovarian, colon, breast or stomach cancer antigen (Pro108) antibodies that bind to Pro108 on a mammalian cell in vivo. The invention also encompasses compositions comprising an anti-Pro108 antibody and a carrier. These compositions can be provided in an article of manufacture or a kit. Another aspect of the invention is an isolated nucleic acid encoding an anti-Pro108 antibody, as well as an expression vector comprising the isolated nucleic acid. Also provided are cells that produce the anti-Pro108 antibodies. The invention encompasses a method of producing the anti-Pro108 antibodies. Other aspects of the invention are a method of killing an Pro108-expressing cancer cell, comprising contacting Pro108 present in the ECM with an anti-Pro108 antibody and a method of alleviating or treating an Pro108-expressing cancer in a mammal, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of the anti-Pro108 antibody to the mammal. | 09-17-2009 |
20110306057 | Phosphorylated RalA - Antibodies that are specific for human RalA that is phosphorylated at one or both of Ser183 and Ser194 are described as various methods such antibodies, including diagnostic methods and screening methods. | 12-15-2011 |
20120329079 | Pro108 Antibody Compositions and Methods of Use and Use of Pro108 to Assess Cancer Risk - A method for assessing risk of prostate cancer utilizing both Pro108 and Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) in combination is provided. Also provided is a method for assessing risk of cancer utilizing Pro108 or specific antibodies to Pro108. Antibodies that bind to Pro108 on a mammalian cell in vivo and compositions comprising an anti-Pro108 antibody and a carrier which can be provided in an article of manufacture or a kit are also provided. An isolated nucleic acid encoding an anti-Pro108 antibody, an expression vector comprising the isolated nucleic acid, cells that produce the anti-Pro108 antibodies and a method of producing the anti-Pro108 antibodies as well as methods for use of the antibodies in killing an Pro108-expressing cancer cell and alleviating or treating an Pro108-expressing cancer in a mammal are also provided. | 12-27-2012 |
20140275485 | LIPOPROTEIN-ASSOCIATED PHOSPHOLIPASE A2 ANTIBODY COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention provides isolated anti-Lp-PLA2 antibodies that bind to Lp-PLA2. The invention also encompasses compositions comprising an anti-Lp-PLA2 antibody. These compositions can be provided in an article of manufacture or a kit. Another aspect of the invention is an isolated nucleic acid encoding an anti-Lp-PLA2 antibody, as well as an expression vector comprising the isolated nucleic acid. Also provided are cells that produce the anti-Lp-PLA2 antibodies. The invention encompasses a method of producing the anti-Lp-PLA2 antibodies. Other aspects of the invention are a method of detecting an Lp-PLA2 in a subject. | 09-18-2014 |
20140283157 | LIPOPROTEIN-ASSOCIATED PHOSPHOLIPASE A2 ANTIBODY COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention provides isolated anti-Lp-PLA2 antibodies that bind to Lp-PLA2. The invention also encompasses compositions comprising an anti-Lp-PLA2 antibody. These compositions can be provided in an article of manufacture or a kit. Another aspect of the invention is an isolated nucleic acid encoding an anti-Lp-PLA2 antibody, as well as an expression vector comprising the isolated nucleic acid. Also provided are cells that produce the anti-Lp-PLA2 antibodies. The invention encompasses a method of producing the anti-Lp-PLA2 antibodies. Other aspects of the invention are a method of detecting an Lp-PLA2 in a subject. | 09-18-2014 |
20150203590 | LIPOPROTEIN-ASSOCIATED PHOSPHOLIPASE A2 ANTIBODY COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention provides isolated anti-Lp-PLA2 antibodies that bind to Lp-PLA2. The invention also encompasses compositions comprising an anti-Lp-PLA2 antibody. These compositions can be provided in an article of manufacture or a kit. Another aspect of the invention is an isolated nucleic acid encoding an anti-Lp-PLA2 antibody, as well as an expression vector comprising the isolated nucleic acid. Also provided are cells that produce the anti-Lp-PLA2 antibodies. The invention encompasses a method of producing the anti-Lp-PLA2 antibodies. Other aspects of the invention are a method of detecting an Lp-PLA2 in a subject. | 07-23-2015 |
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20130111870 | DECORING MECHANISM WITH MECHANIZED HARVESTER - A mechanical harvester for harvesting produce with a core planted in a field is provided. The mechanical harvester includes a chassis, a positioning apparatus, a decoring device, and a transport assembly. The positioning apparatus is connected to the chassis and configured to position the produce in the ground for harvesting and decoring. The decoring device is connected to the positioning apparatus and configured to sever the core of the produce while the produce is in the ground. The transport assembly is connected to the chassis and configured to lift the cut produce from the ground and transport the cut produce to a processing unit or a storage container. | 05-09-2013 |
20140182260 | DECORING MECHANISM WITH MECHANIZED HARVESTER - A mechanical harvester for harvesting produce with a core planted in a field is provided. The mechanical harvester includes a chassis, a positioning apparatus, a decoring device, and a transport assembly. The positioning apparatus is connected to the chassis and configured to position the produce in the ground for harvesting and decoring. The decoring device is connected to the positioning apparatus and configured to sever the core of the produce while the produce is in the ground. The transport assembly is connected to the chassis and configured to lift the cut produce from the ground and transport the cut produce to a processing unit or a storage container. | 07-03-2014 |
20140200058 | LEAF REMOVAL APPARATUS - A leaf removal apparatus for removing one or more wrapper leaves of a harvested produce is provided. The leaf removal apparatus includes a framework, a conveyor, a stripping roller, and a plurality of flexible members. The conveyor is configured to transport the harvested produce in a forward direction to the stripping roller. The stripping roller is connected to the framework and rotates in a direction opposite to the moving direction of the conveyor. The stripping roller applies a friction force on the harvested produce. The plurality of flexible members are connected to the framework and are configured to loosen or remove one or more wrapper leaves of the harvested produce and prolong the duration of contact between the harvested produce and the stripping roller. The flexible members may also cause the harvested produce to rotate, helping to remove one or more wrapper leaves. The friction force applied by the stripping roller removes one or more wrapper leaves of the harvested produce. | 07-17-2014 |