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20130019577 | System and Method for Capturing Gases from Exhaust - In one example, we discuss the capture of the gases as byproducts, for future/other purposes, coming from conventional power generators or factories or from algae biofuel production facility (or any other similar sources). This increases the energy production, saves the environment, conserves the resources, improves the air quality, reduces the global warming, increases water supply, reduces the cost, and improves agriculture and food resources, around the globe. In one example, we discuss the biofuel production, method, and system. | 01-24-2013 |
20130019753 | System and Method for Separation of Captured Gases from Exhaust - In one example, we discuss the separation of the captured gases as byproducts, for future/other purposes, coming from conventional power generators or factories or from algae biofuel production facility (or any other similar sources). This increases the energy production, saves the environment, conserves the resources, improves the air quality, reduces the global warming, increases water supply, reduces the cost, and improves agriculture and food resources, around the globe. In one example, we discuss the biofuel production, method, and system. | 01-24-2013 |
20130023044 | System and Method for Fuel Generation from Algae - A novel algae bioreactor and biofuel production system is presented that uses an efficient distribution and delivery mechanism for light, water, nutrient, and carbon dioxide. An efficient light delivery system uses multiple LEDs at red and blue wavelengths to enhance/optimize the algal growth. In addition, multiple light rods are immerses in large and deep bioreactor to achieve even growth of algae within the tank. A novel water/nutrient/CO | 01-24-2013 |
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20120318695 | THEFT-RESISTANT PRODUCT PACKAGING AND RELATED METHOD - Theft-resistant product packaging includes a front shell having a matrix of cut-resistant strands disposed within or adjacent to a plastic substrate, and a back cover secured to and disposed relative to the front shell so as to form a cavity configured to contain a product therebetween. The cut-resistant strands may be formed of metal, fiber or fabric forming a matrix of cut-resistant strands which are overlayed, weaved or twisted with respect to one another. The cut-resistant strands may be disposed in a grid so as to form squares, rectangles, diamonds or parallelograms which are welded, glued or bound at the points of intersection | 12-20-2012 |
20120322638 | METHOD FOR FORMING THEFT-RESISTANT PRODUCT PACKAGING - A method for manufacturing theft-resistant product packaging includes the steps of (1) providing a matrix of cut-resistant strands, (2) adhering the matrix to a plastic substrate to form a theft-resistant material, (3) forming a front shell from the theft-resistant material including a cavity for holding a product therein, and (4) securing the front shell to a back cover so as to enclose the product therebetween. | 12-20-2012 |
20140124401 | THEFT-RESISTANT PRODUCT PACKAGING AND RELATED MANUFACTURING PROCESS - Theft-resistant product package includes a front shell having a security pattern of thickened plastic areas or of cut-resistant strands on a plastic substrate and a back cover secured to and disposed relative to the front shell. An alternative theft-resistant product package includes an enclosed packaging structure having front and back surfaces spaced apart by at least one side wall around the perimeter of the front and back surfaces, and a plurality of indentations disposed in the at least one side wall. A process for manufacturing theft-resistant product packaging includes the steps of forming a theft-resistant security pattern of thickened plastic areas on a plastic substrate, shaping the plastic substrate to form a cavity, and securing the plastic substrate to a back cover. | 05-08-2014 |
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20130175650 | COVER FOR IMAGE SENSOR ASSEMBLY WITH LIGHT ABSORBING LAYER - An image sensor assembly includes an image sensor die attached adjacent to a cavity and a lower surface in a preformed package having substantially vertical surfaces extending from the lower surface to an upper surface of the package. The image sensor die may include a charge-coupled device or an active pixel sensor imager that provides the light receiving surface for capturing the image. A cover is placed over the upper surface of the package. The cover may be a glass cover or an infrared cut filter. A light absorbing layer is applied to the cover in registry with the image sensor die such that the light absorbing layer prevents light from falling on the substantially vertical surfaces of the preformed package without preventing the passage of light that falls on the light receiving surface of the image sensor die. | 07-11-2013 |
20130328148 | COVER FOR IMAGE SENSOR ASSEMBLY WITH LIGHT ABSORBING LAYER AND ALIGNMENT FEATURES - An image sensor assembly includes an image sensor die attached adjacent to a cavity and a lower surface in a preformed package having substantially vertical surfaces extending from the lower surface to an upper surface of the package. The image sensor die provides the light receiving surface for capturing the image. A light absorbing layer is applied to a cover such that the light absorbing layer prevents light from falling on the substantially vertical surfaces of the preformed package without preventing the passage of light that falls on the light receiving surface of the image sensor die. The light absorbing layer includes openings that provide a line-of-sight view of two opposing corners of at least one of the light receiving surface and the image sensor die to facilitate placing the cover over the upper surface of the package in registry with the image sensor die. | 12-12-2013 |
20140168799 | ARTIFICIAL MUSCLE CAMERA LENS ACTUATOR - An artificial muscle structure has an electro-active polymer (EAP) layer having a frusto-conical shape and whose tip has an opening formed therein for use as a camera variable aperture. First, second and third electrode segments are formed on a rear face of the EAP layer. The second segment is positioned in a gap between the first and third segments so as to be electrically isolated from the first and third segments. The second segment has an opening formed therein that is aligned with the opening in the EAP layer. A complementary electrode is formed on a front face of the EAP layer. Other embodiments are also described. | 06-19-2014 |
20150085180 | DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR ELECTRO-ACTIVE POLYMER DEVICES - A driver circuit for electro-active polymer (EAP) device has a shared, voltage boost circuit that is coupled to drive a common terminal of first and second EAP devices to a given voltage. A first voltage boost circuit is coupled to drive a respective terminal of the first EAP device to an opposite polarity voltage, while a second voltage boost circuit is coupled to drive a respective terminal of the second EAP device to an opposite polarity voltage. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 03-26-2015 |
20150355326 | OPTICALLY GATED DETECTOR ARRANGEMENT - A camera includes a pulse transmitter for transmitting at a transmit time through an aperture and along an optical path to a target a coherent electromagnetic ranging pulse at a first wavelength range outside the visible spectrum. In some embodiments, the camera includes a reflected pulse detector for receiving a reflected electromagnetic pulse reflected by the target back along the optical path and through the aperture at a detect time subsequent to the transmit time. In some embodiments, the camera includes a shutter positioned for shielding the pulse detector from at least transmit time to an intermediate time between the transmit time and the detect time. In some embodiments, the shutter includes a layer of semiconductor material placed in the optical path at a point between the target and the detector. | 12-10-2015 |
20160057347 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CAMERA ACTUATOR DRIVER MODE CONTROL SYNCHRONIZED WITH IMAGING SENSOR FRAME - A sequence of digital images are produced using an imaging sensor circuit, wherein each of the digital images was a result of light capture by the imaging sensor circuit during a respective pixel integration phase followed by analog to digital conversion during a respective readout phase. A camera actuator is driven while producing the sequence of images, wherein during a part of every respective readout phase for the sequence of digital images the actuator is driven using a linear drive circuit, and wherein during a part of every respective pixel integration phase the actuator is driven using a switch mode drive circuit. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 02-25-2016 |
20160073028 | WIRE SUSPENSION MOUNTING APPROACH FOR REDUCED OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZATION PACKAGE SIZE - Some embodiments include an optics assembly. In some embodiments, the optics assembly includes an optics component. In some embodiments, the optics assembly is configured to move within the apparatus on one or more axes orthogonal to an optical axis of the optics component. In some embodiments, the optics assembly is suspended by a plurality of wires on a base component of the apparatus, each wire of the plurality of wires being substantially parallel to the optical axis of the optics component. Some embodiments include a base assembly component or substrate having an upper surface plane and a lower surface plane. In some embodiments, one or more terminations are disposed around the plurality of wires. In some embodiments, the terminations are located beyond the upper surface plane of the base assembly component. | 03-10-2016 |
20160091768 | CAMERA LENS FILTER - An electrically activated lens filter with an electro-optic portion having a radially and circumferentially symmetric electric field gradient is disclosed. More particularly, embodiments of the lens filter include an electro-optic portion having one or more conductive plugs arranged around a center region such that an electric field within the electro-optic portion varies from a maximum at an outer rim to a minimum outside of the center region. The lens filter may include a plurality of front electrodes and rear electrodes accessible in an axial direction for electrically activating front and rear transparent conductive layers, respectively. | 03-31-2016 |
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20100070069 | MICROPLATE HANDLING SYSTEMS AND RELATED COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS AND METHODS - Systems, computer program products, and methods useful for handling or managing microplates are provided. | 03-18-2010 |
20100075430 | SAMPLE PROCESSING UNITS, SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS - Sample processing units useful for mixing and purifying materials, such as fluidic materials are provided. A sample processing unit typically includes a container configured to contain a sample comprising magnetically responsive particles, and one or more magnets that are in substantially fixed positions relative to the container. A sample processing unit also generally includes a conveyance mechanism configured to convey the container to and from a position that is within magnetic communication with the magnet, e.g., such that magnetically responsive particles with captured analytes can be retained within the container when other materials are added to and/or removed from the container. Further, a sample processing unit also typically includes a rotational mechanism that is configured to rotate the container, e.g., to effect mixing of sample materials disposed within the container. Related carrier mechanisms, sample processing stations, systems, and methods are also provided. | 03-25-2010 |
20100219336 | IONIZATION PROBE ASSEMBLIES - The invention relates generally to sample ionization, and provides ionization probe assemblies, systems, computer program products, and methods useful for this purpose. | 09-02-2010 |
20110014027 | LIFT AND MOUNT APPARATUS - The present invention provides devices, apparatuses, and systems for lifting and mounting of clinical- and research-related equipment. In particular, the present invention provides a lift and mount system for mass spectrometers (e.g., for time of flight (TOF) mass spectrometers (MS)). | 01-20-2011 |
20120058552 | SAMPLE PROCESSING UNITS, SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS - Sample processing units useful for mixing and purifying materials, such as fluidic materials are provided. A sample processing unit typically includes a container configured to contain a sample comprising magnetically responsive particles, and one or more magnets that are in substantially fixed positions relative to the container. A sample processing unit also generally includes a conveyance mechanism configured to convey the container to and from a position that is within magnetic communication with the magnet, e.g., such that magnetically responsive particles with captured analytes can be retained within the container when other materials are added to and/or removed from the container. Further, a sample processing unit also typically includes a rotational mechanism that is configured to rotate the container, e.g., to effect mixing of sample materials disposed within the container. Related carrier mechanisms, sample processing stations, systems, and methods are also provided. | 03-08-2012 |
20120097846 | IONIZATION PROBE ASSEMBLIES - The invention relates generally to sample ionization, and provides ionization probe assemblies, systems, computer program products, and methods useful for this purpose. | 04-26-2012 |
20120115213 | SYSTEMS FOR BIOAGENT IDENTIFICATION - The present invention provides systems and methods for analysis of samples, particularly biological and environmental sample to detect biomolecules of interest contained therein. A variety of system components are described herein, including, but not limited to, components for sample handling, mixing of materials, sample processing, transfer of materials, and analysis of materials. The invention further provides mechanisms for combining and integrating the different components and for housing, moving, and storing system components or the system as a whole. The systems may include any one or more or all of these components. The system finds particular use when employed for analysis of nucleic acid molecule using mass spectrometry, however, the invention is not limited such specific uses. | 05-10-2012 |
20130059372 | SAMPLE PROCESSING UNITS, SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS - Sample processing units useful for mixing and purifying materials, such as fluidic materials are provided. A sample processing unit typically includes a container configured to contain a sample comprising magnetically responsive particles, and one or more magnets that are in substantially fixed positions relative to the container. A sample processing unit also generally includes a conveyance mechanism configured to convey the container to and from a position that is within magnetic communication with the magnet, e.g., such that magnetically responsive particles with captured analytes can be retained within the container when other materials are added to and/or removed from the container. Further, a sample processing unit also typically includes a rotational mechanism that is configured to rotate the container, e.g., to effect mixing of sample materials disposed within the container. Related carrier mechanisms, sample processing stations, systems, and methods are also provided. | 03-07-2013 |
20130302787 | CARTRIDGE FOR USE IN AN AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR ISOLATING AN ANALYTE FROM A SAMPLE, AND METHODS OF USE - A device for extraction or isolation of an analyte, such as a nucleic acid, a protein, or a cell, from a sample, and in particular from a biological sample, is described. Methods of using the device are also described. Further processes, such as amplification of the isolated analyte, may also be carried out within the device. | 11-14-2013 |
20140154043 | MICROPLATE HANDLING SYSTEMS AND RELATED COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS AND METHODS - Systems, computer program products, and methods useful for handling or managing microplates are provided. | 06-05-2014 |
20150014548 | IONIZATION PROBE ASSEMBLIES - The invention relates generally to sample ionization, and provides ionization probe assemblies, systems, computer program products, and methods useful for this purpose. | 01-15-2015 |
20160104610 | IONIZATION PROBE ASSEMBLIES - The invention relates generally to sample ionization, and provides ionization probe assemblies, systems, computer program products, and methods useful for this purpose. | 04-14-2016 |
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20110211748 | Full-Field Mask Error Enhancement Function - A technique for determining a full-field Mask Error Enhancement Function (MEEF) associated with a mask pattern for use in a photo-lithographic process is described. In this technique, simulated wafer patterns corresponding to the mask pattern are generated at an image plane in an optical path associated with the photo-lithographic process. Then, the full-field MEEF is determined. This full-field MEEF includes MEEF values in multiple directions at positions along one or more contours that define boundaries of one or more features in the one or more simulated wafer patterns. Moreover, at least one of the MEEF values is at a position on a contour where a critical dimension for a feature associated with the contour is undefined. | 09-01-2011 |
20110222739 | Determining Calibration Parameters for a Lithographic Process - A technique for determining a set of calibration parameters for use in a model of a photo-lithographic process is described. In this calibration technique, images of a test pattern that was produced using the photo-lithographic process are used to determine corresponding sets of calibration parameters. These images are associated with at least three different focal planes in an optical system, such as a photo-lithographic system that implements the photo-lithographic process. Moreover, an interpolation function is determined using the sets of calibration parameters. This interpolation function can be used to determine calibration parameters at an arbitrary focal plane in the photo-lithographic system for use in simulations of the photo-lithographic process, where the set of calibration parameters are used in a set of transmission cross coefficients in the model of the photo-lithographic process. | 09-15-2011 |
20130004056 | Determining Calibration Parameters For a Lithographic Process - A technique for determining a set of calibration parameters for use in a model of a photo-lithographic process is described. In this calibration technique, images of a test pattern that was produced using the photo-lithographic process are used to determine corresponding sets of calibration parameters. These images are associated with at least three different focal planes in an optical system, such as a photo-lithographic system that implements the photo-lithographic process. Moreover, an interpolation function is determined using the sets of calibration parameters. This interpolation function can be used to determine calibration parameters at an arbitrary focal plane in the photo-lithographic system for use in simulations of the photolithographic process, where the set of calibration parameters are used in a set of transmission cross coefficients in the model of the photo-lithographic process. | 01-03-2013 |