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20100165118 | PRINT CONTROL SYSTEM WITH PREDICTIVE IMAGE - A print control system is provided. The print control system comprises an image capturing device configured to capture an image of at least a portion of a printed image on a printed product of a print device. The print control device further comprises a control system comprising an input device and a module. The input device is configured to allow a user to vary a print parameter. The module is configured to calculate a predictive image based on the print parameter variation from the input device. The predictive image is representative of a resultant image on the printed product following implementation of the print parameter variation on the print device. | 07-01-2010 |
20110286019 | PRINT IMAGING SYSTEM - A printing machine includes a high-speed print device configured to receive a print media and discharge a printed product that includes a printed image. An image capturing device is positioned adjacent the print device and is configured to capture an image of the printed image on the printed product. A computer includes a monitor, a processor, an input device, and a communication device configured to communicate with the print device. The monitor is configured to display the captured image, the input device is configured to allow a user to vary the displayed image, and the processor is configured to calculate an adjustment to the print device in response to the varied image. | 11-24-2011 |
20120300231 | PRINT IMAGING SYSTEM - Systems and methods for performing imaging on print devices are provided. One system comprises a processing circuit in communication with an image capturing device. The image capturing device is configured to capture an image of at least a portion of a printed product of a web or offset print device and output at least one signal representative of the captured image. The processing circuit is configured to receive the at least one signal representative of the captured image and an input signal representative of a print parameter change and to determine a change to the captured image representative of how the captured image would be printed on the web or offset print device with the print parameter change represented by the input signal. | 11-29-2012 |
20130301883 | REMOTE APPROVAL OF PRINT - Systems and methods for providing remote approval of an image for printing are provided. One system includes a processing circuit in communication with an image capturing device that is configured to capture an image of a printed product. The processing circuit is configured to process the captured image into a processed image accurate to within a tolerance in a color space to indicate the visual appearance of one or more colors. The color space is a standardized color space, such as sRGB or CIELAB. The processing circuit is further configured to transmit the processed image to a display located remote from the image capturing device and to receive an input signal from a remote input device to allow a user to approve or reject the displayed processed image for printing on a print device. | 11-14-2013 |
20150243021 | REMOTE APPROVAL OF PRINT - Systems and methods for providing remote approval of an image for printing are provided. One system includes a processing circuit in communication with an image capturing device that is configured to capture an image of a printed product. The processing circuit is configured to process the captured image into a processed image accurate to within a tolerance in a color space to indicate the visual appearance of one or more colors. The color space is a standardized color space, such as sRGB or CIELAB. The processing circuit is further configured to transmit the processed image to a display located remote from the image capturing device and to receive an input signal from a remote input device to allow a user to approve or reject the displayed processed image for printing on a print device. | 08-27-2015 |
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20120316024 | Drive Axle Housing System for Reducing Oil Churning - A drive axle housing system may minimize churning of splash and spray oil within a drive axle housing. The drive axle housing system includes apparatus for incorporation into the axle, the apparatus including an oil churning reduction member that may be affixed to the interior walls of the axle housing. The oil churning reduction member includes interior surfaces adapted to closely align with interior moving gear components of the axle to minimize efficiency losses due to oil movement. The system may also incorporate an annular element, affixed to the axle housing and closely aligned with the backside of a ring gear component of the differential axle. The combined use of the member and the element may substantially reduce torque losses attributable to excessive churning of oil. | 12-13-2012 |
20130180744 | Operator Interface for an Implement Control System - An implement control system may include an operator interface having a grip movable to a pose relative to an operator interface frame of reference. A grip position sensor may detect the grip pose and generate a grip pose signal, and a controller communicatively coupled to the grip position sensor may receive the grip pose signal and generating an implement control signal. An implement assembly may include an implement supported for movement relative to a machine frame of reference and a plurality of actuators operably coupled to the implement and communicatively coupled to the controller. The plurality of implement actuators is configured to actuate in response to the implement control signal to drive the implement toward an implement pose relative to the machine frame of reference that corresponds to the grip pose. | 07-18-2013 |
20140013886 | Axle Porting to Legs - An axle assembly and method for assembling such axle assembly for a vehicle are disclosed. The axle assembly may comprise meshed ring and pinion gears, a center housing portion, and left and right leg housing portions. The center housing portion may include a center housing defining a center cavity in which the bevel gear is disposed, and at least one channel having an entrance port into the center cavity. The axle assembly may include a first conduit configured to branch off of the first channel in a first direction and a second conduit configured to branch off of the first channel in a second direction. Such channels and conduits may be integral to the center housing or substantially external to the center housing. | 01-16-2014 |
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20140130634 | Efficiency Spur Gear Set Housing - A hydraulic pump housing comprises passages formed in an inner wall separating the gear cavity and the pump cavity to allow for the movement of fluid into and out of the gear cavity, thereby alleviating some of the power loss caused by churning lubricating oil. The hydraulic pump may comprise spaces integrally formed in axially opposing surfaces of the gear cavity walls adjacent the area where the gears mesh to enable the churning oil to expand and flow around the gears. | 05-15-2014 |
20140165549 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HAVING MULTIPLE CLOSED LOOP CIRCUITS - A hydraulic system is disclosed. The hydraulic system may have a first pump, a boom cylinder, and a first closed loop fluidly connecting the first pump to the boom cylinder. The hydraulic system may also have a second pump, a swing motor, and a second closed loop fluidly connecting the second pump to the swing motor. The hydraulic system may further have a third pump, an auxiliary actuator, and a third closed loop fluidly connecting the third pump to the auxiliary actuator. The hydraulic system may additionally have a combining valve configured to selectively connect the second closed loop to the first closed loop during a boom raising operation, and a control valve configured to selectively connect the third closed loop to the first closed loop during a boom lowering operation. | 06-19-2014 |
20150176697 | Efficiency Spur Gear Set Housing - A hydraulic pump housing comprises passages formed in an inner wall separating the gear cavity and the pump cavity to allow for the movement of fluid into and out of the gear cavity, thereby alleviating some of the power loss caused by churning lubricating oil. The hydraulic pump may comprise spaces integrally formed in axially opposing surfaces of the gear cavity walls adjacent the area where the gears mesh to enable the churning oil to expand and flow around the gears. | 06-25-2015 |
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20090290997 | Reduced flow pulsations in a tandem floating cup pump with an odd number of pistons - A method for reducing the flow pulsations in a tandem floating cup pump having an odd number of pistons includes determining a low noise net index angle that produces reduced flow pulsations relative to those produced when the net index angle is either zero or half the separation angle and offsetting a first rotating group relative to a second rotating group by the low noise net index angle. The net index angle is the sum of a piston index angle and the port plate index angle. The piston index angle is the angle between a piston from a first rotating group and an adjacent piston from a second rotating group whereas the port plate index angle is the angle by which a first port plate is offset relative to a second port plate. | 11-26-2009 |
20100107620 | Rotary flow control valve with energy recovery - A hydraulic circuit is provided having a hydraulic actuator and a flow control valve. The flow control valve has a pressure adjusting element fluidly coupled to the hydraulic actuator and situated to affect a pressure of fluid being directed to the hydraulic actuator. The flow control valve also has an energy directing element operatively coupled to the pressure adjusting element and situated to be driven by the pressure adjusting element when the pressure adjusting element is selectively throttling fluid being directed to the hydraulic actuator. | 05-06-2010 |
20100107626 | Hydraulic variator with adjustable drum plates - A variator is provided having a first shaft rotatable around a first longitudinal axis associated with the first shaft and a second shaft rotatable around a second longitudinal axis associated with the second shaft. The variator also has a pump driven by the first shaft. The pump includes a first plurality of drum sleeves attached to a first drum plate tilted at a first angle relative to the first longitudinal axis. The drum sleeves are positioned to slidingly receive a first plurality of piston members. Each piston member is configured to form a seal substantially perpendicular to an axis of an associated drum sleeve. The seal substantially prevents fluid from leaking out of a chamber formed by the piston member end the drum sleeve. The variator further includes a motor fluidly coupled to the pump and configured to drive the second shaft. | 05-06-2010 |
20130081386 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CHARGING OF AN ACCUMULATOR IN AN ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - A novel energy saving mode of charging an accumulator in an electro-hydraulic system is disclosed involving toggling the position of a fan isolation valve from the flow-passing position, where the flow is driving a fan motor thereby maintaining a fan in an on position, to the flow-blocking position where the flow is inhibited from driving the fan motor thereby causing the fan to turn off, when the time to charge an accumulator is less than the period of time that the fan may be off and still allow for the cooling requirements of the engine to be satisfied. By diverting fluid flow from driving the fan motor to charging the accumulator, the disclosed energy saving mode allows for a greater flow of fluid to be delivered to the accumulator for charging, making it possible to charge the accumulators quicker and more efficiently while maintaining the cooling requirements of the engine. The energy saving mode of operation may illustratively be used in a hystat fan and hybrid system. | 04-04-2013 |
20130139679 | PISTON ASSEMBLY FOR A FLUID TRANSLATING DEVICE - A piston assembly for use in the cylinder block of a fluid translating device such as a hydraulic pump or motor. The piston assembly has an inner core having a working end, a driven end and an axial stem. An outer sleeve is positioned about an axial stem of the inner core of the piston assembly. The outer sleeve is composed of a material, which is made from a material being lighter weight than steel, and secured to the axial stem. A slipper includes a piston receiving portion for pivotally receiving the driven end of the piston assembly. The piston assembly and slipper include a lubrication passage providing a path for pressurized fluid. | 06-06-2013 |
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20090129951 | Electrically powered hydraulic actuating system - An electrically powered hydraulic actuating system is disclosed. The system includes a pump that has a plurality of electro-magnetically actuated pumping chambers. The plurality of electro-magnetically actuated pumping chambers have a common inlet situated to supply the plurality of electro-magnetically actuated pumping chambers with low-pressure fluid. The plurality of electro-magnetically actuated pumping chambers also have a common outlet situated to receive fluid pressurized by the plurality of electro-magnetically actuated pumping chambers. | 05-21-2009 |
20100050627 | Hydraulic circuit with variable displacement flow divider - A hydraulic circuit associated with a hydraulic actuator is provided having a reservoir situated to hold a supply of fluid and a pump situated to supply pressurized fluid to the hydraulic actuator. The hydraulic circuit also has a pressure intensifying valve fluidly connected to the reservoir and the hydraulic actuator. The pressure intensifying valve is situated to direct fluid to the reservoir while in a first position and direct fluid to the hydraulic actuator while in a second position. The hydraulic circuit further has a flow divider including a housing with an inlet fluidly connected to the pump, a first outlet fluidly connected to the hydraulic actuator, and a second outlet fluidly connected to the pressure intensifying valve. The flow divider also includes a first fluid transporting portion fluidly connected to the inlet and the first outlet and a second fluid transporting portion fluidly connected to the inlet and the second outlet. The flow divider further includes a first variable displacement actuator associated with the first fluid transporting portion. The first variable displacement actuator is situated to regulate a volume change associated with the first fluid transporting portion. | 03-04-2010 |
20120297758 | Large Displacement Variator - A large displacement hydrostatic variator is disclosed which includes an input shaft coupled to at least first and second hydrostatic pumps. Two hydrostatic pumps are utilized instead of one larger hydrostatic pump because it has been found the two smaller hydrostatic pumps can operate at a faster speed than a larger hydrostatic pump with a displacement equivalent to that of the two smaller hydrostatic pumps. Each hydrostatic pump may include a carrier that includes a plurality of recesses. The recesses may serve as cylinders for slidably accommodating a piston in each piston of each pump may be pivotally coupled to an adjustable swash plate. A hydrostatic motor may be coupled to an output shaft. The motor includes a carrier that also includes a plurality of recesses that may also serve as cylinders for each slidably accommodating a piston. Each piston of the motor may be coupled to a swash plate. The adjustable swash plate of each pump may be coupled to an actuator, which may be controlled by a single controller. | 11-29-2012 |
20130318955 | ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR RECOVERING AND REUSING POTENTIAL ENERGY - A hydraulic system includes a hydraulic actuator, a pump configured to supply fluid to the hydraulic actuator, and a first accumulator fluidly connected to the hydraulic actuator. The first accumulator is configured to store fluid received from the hydraulic actuator. The hydraulic system also includes a motor drivingly connected to the pump and fluidly connected to the first accumulator. The motor is configured to receive the stored fluid from the first accumulator to drive the pump. The hydraulic system further includes a first discharge valve fluidly connected between the first accumulator and the hydraulic actuator. The first discharge valve is configured to supply the stored fluid from the first accumulator to the hydraulic actuator without the stored fluid from the first accumulator circulating through the pump. | 12-05-2013 |
20140033693 | Reduced Parasitic Hydraulic Fan System with Reversing Capability - A method is provided for controlling a hydraulic system having at least an implement pump, a fan-steering-braking (FSB) pump, a valve assembly, a fan drive system and one or more accumulators. The method may determine an operational state of a power source associated with the hydraulic system, actuate one or more valves of the valve assembly such that the FSB pump charges the accumulators and operates at least the fan drive system if the power source is operating at less than maximum power, and actuate one or more valves of the valve assembly such that the accumulators operate at least the fan drive system and such that the FSB pump supplements the implement pump as needed if the power source is operating at maximum power. | 02-06-2014 |
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20140014361 | Automatic Annular Blow-Out Preventer - The present invention relates to a blow-out prevented utilized to ensure that high pressure material stay contained and do not enter an oil platform riser, thereby preventing explosions, damage, oil spills, injury, loss of life and other issues that may be common to oil platform accidents. Specifically, the present invention relates to an automatic blow-out preventer that cuts off communication between a casing and a riser automatically when pressures rise within the casing. More specifically, the blow-out preventer comprises a plurality of curved blades or “petals” that automatically close to seal off casing pressure from riser pressure when pressure rises within the casing. | 01-16-2014 |
20150196937 | Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Cleaning and Polishing Accessories - The present invention relates to accessories. Specifically, the present invention relates to cleaning accessories such as jewelry that have small crevices, impressions, engravings, or other fine details that are difficult to reach and clean. Even more specifically, the present invention relates to polishing and drying the cleaned accessories by using an allotment of polishing compound and/or steam. | 07-16-2015 |
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20150108110 | TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED HEATING UNIT - A heating apparatus including a first heating plate configured to contact a first side of an object to heat the object and a second heating plate configured to contact a second side of the object opposite the first side to heat the object. The heating apparatus includes a controller configured to determine a temperature of the object based on sensor data received from a temperature sensor and to control a position of the first heating plate based on the determined temperature of the object. | 04-23-2015 |
20150305555 | GRILLING APPLIANCE WITH LOWER PLATEN POSITION CONTROL - A grill is provided including a base structure. An upper platen assembly is connected to the base structure and includes an upper grilling surface. A lower platen assembly is connected to the base structure and includes a lower grilling surface. A plurality of leveling mechanisms is mounted to the base structure with a mounting bracket. A portion of each leveling mechanism is arranged in contact with the lower platen assembly. The leveling mechanisms are configured to automatically level the lower grilling surface relative to the upper grilling surface. Each of the plurality of leveling mechanisms is configured to independently move a portion of the lower grilling surface about a different axis. | 10-29-2015 |
20150305556 | TWO SIDED GRILL WITH RELEASE SHEET COVERING - A grill is provided including a base structure. An upper platen assembly is connected to the base structure and includes an upper grilling surface having a first cooking surface. A lower platen assembly is connected to the base structure and includes a lower grilling surface having a second cooking surface. A release sheet is removably mounted to the grill. The release sheet has a central portion configured to cover at least the first cooking surface and a joint between the upper platen assembly and the lower platen assembly. | 10-29-2015 |
20150305557 | TWO SIDED GRILL WITH MOVABLE LOWER PLATE - A grill is provided including a base structure. An upper platen assembly is connected to the base structure and includes an upper grilling plate. A lower platen assembly is connected to the base structure and includes a lower grilling plate. A plurality of leveling mechanisms is mounted to the base structure and arranged in contact with the lower grilling plate. The leveling mechanisms are configured to move the lower grilling plate relative to the upper grilling plate. At least one grease receptacle has an inboard sidewall and an outboard sidewall connected by a compartment configured to receive grease from a grilling surface of the lower plate. The inboard sidewall is mounted to the lower grilling plate at or below the grilling surface. | 10-29-2015 |
20150305558 | TWO SIDED GRILL WITH EASY CLEAN FEATURES - A grill is provided including a base structure. A lower platen assembly is connected to the base structure and includes a lower grill plate having a first cooking surface. An upper platen assembly is connected to the base structure and includes an upper grill plate having a second cooking surface movable between a raised position and a lowered position. A backsplash is arranged at a joint between the upper platen assembly and the lower platen assembly. The backsplash includes a partially open compartment within which a back end of the upper grill plate is arranged when in the raised position. The upper platen assembly includes an extended back end configured to direct grease away from the cooking surface. When the upper platen assembly is in the lowered position, the extended back end if offset from the first cooking surface. | 10-29-2015 |
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20120054957 | Devices and Methods for Body Elevation - Devices and methods are presented for elevating seat devices. The device allows a vertical and forward motion of a seat from a first position to a second position. Such motion more resembles a natural body motion during the standing motion. A similar but converse motion is also possible with movement from a standing position to a sitting position. | 03-08-2012 |
20140338119 | Devices and Methods for Body Elevation - Devices and methods are presented for elevating seat devices. The device allows a vertical and forward motion of a seat from a first position to a second position. Such motion more resembles a natural body motion during the standing motion. A similar but converse motion is also possible with movement from a standing position to a sitting position. | 11-20-2014 |
20150182402 | Devices and Methods for Lift Assistance and Waste Control - Devices and methods are disclosed which relate to lifting a user from a seated position to a raised position. This is performed by incorporating a lifting mechanism into a seat coupled to a movable base portion. As the lifting portion lifts the seat, an angle of the seat changes from a substantially horizontal position to a relatively angled position, mimicking the natural motion of the hips and thighs for humans needing assistance. Embodiments disclosed include using the device as a bedside toilet, having a removable bucket attached to the seat, or using the device placed over a toilet. The removable bucket may be a drop-in commode bucket, or a splash guard having no bottom for use over the toilet. The seat may be built flush to a seating platform base, enabling easy cleaning, and accommodating users of various shapes and sizes. | 07-02-2015 |
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20100025069 | Cable and a method of assembling same - A cable for encasing one or more wires includes at least one wire, a tube surrounding the at least one wire, and a conductive braid surrounding the tube. The cable further includes a jacket surrounding the conductive braid, wherein the jacket is formed from an abrasion-proof heat-flame resistant material. | 02-04-2010 |
20100027942 | Cable connector assembly - A cable connector assembly includes a fitting having first and second fitting ends and a fitting opening therethrough, wherein the fitting is formed from a conductive material. The cable connector assembly further includes a ferrule having first and second ferrule ends, a ferrule opening therethrough, and one or more teeth disposed axially along the ferrule opening, wherein the ferrule is formed from a conductive material. The first ferrule end is disposed over the second fitting end. The cable connector assembly further includes a tube including an outer nonconductive layer and an inner conductive layer. The tube is disposed between the second fitting end and the first ferrule end and the ferrule is secured around the fitting so that at least one of the one or more teeth pierce the outer nonconductive layer and make contact with the inner conductive layer to create an EMI/RFI shield across the fitting, the ferrule, and the tube. | 02-04-2010 |
20100029113 | Cable connector assembly - A cable connector assembly includes a fitting having first and second fitting ends and a fitting opening therethrough and an insert having first and second insert ends and an insert opening therethrough. The insert is disposed within the first fitting end. The cable connector assembly further includes a key structure disposed within the insert opening. The key structure extends axially past ends of one or more wire contacts disposed within the insert opening toward the first insert end. The key structure is aligned with a corresponding structure on a mating connector to allow attachment of the mating connector to the cable connector assembly without damage to the contacts. | 02-04-2010 |
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20100160355 | Anti-Viral Compounds - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection. | 06-24-2010 |
20100267634 | Anti-Viral Compounds - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection. | 10-21-2010 |
20100317568 | Anti-Viral Compounds - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection. | 12-16-2010 |
20110092415 | Anti-Viral Compounds - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection. | 04-21-2011 |
20110207699 | Anti-Viral Compounds - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection. | 08-25-2011 |
20120004196 | Anti-Viral Compounds - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection. | 01-05-2012 |
20140213595 | ANTI-VIRAL COMPOUNDS - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection. | 07-31-2014 |
20140315792 | ANTI-VIRAL COMPOUNDS - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection. | 10-23-2014 |
20150087618 | Anti-Viral Compounds - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection. | 03-26-2015 |
20150218194 | Anti-Viral Compounds - Compounds effective in inhibiting replication of Hepatitis C virus (“HCV”) are described. This invention also relates to processes of making such compounds, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds to treat HCV infection. | 08-06-2015 |
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20090023607 | COMPACT NANOFABRICATION APPARATUS - An apparatus for use in fabricating structures and depositing materials from tips to surfaces for patterning in direct-write mode, providing ability to travel macroscopic distances and yet provide for nanoscale patterning. Useful in small scale fabrication and nanolithography. The instrument can be compact and used on a laboratory bench or desktop. An apparatus comprising: at least one multi-axis assembly comprising a plurality of nanopositioning stages, at least one pen assembly, wherein the pen assembly and the multi-axis assembly are adapted for delivery of material from the pen assembly to a substrate which is positioned by the multi-axis assembly, at least one viewing assembly, at least one controller. Nanopositioning by piezoelectric methods and devices and motors is particularly useful. The apparatus can include integrated environmental chambers and housings, as well as ink reservoirs for materials to be delivered. The viewing assembly can be a microscope with a long working distance. Particularly useful for fabrication of bioarrays or microarrays. The multi-axis assembly can be a five-axis assembly. Software can facilitate efficient usage. | 01-22-2009 |
20100242765 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INK DELIVERY TO NANOLITHOGRAPHIC PROBE SYSTEMS - Inkwells adapted for use in direct-write nanolithography and other applications including use of wells, channels, and posts. The wells can possess a geometry which matches the geometry of tips which are dipped into the inkwells. The channels can be open or closed. Hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity can be used to control ink flow. SEM can be used to characterize the inkwells. Ink flow can be monitored with video. Hydrophobic material layers can be used to prevent cross contamination. Microsyringes can be used to fill reservoirs. Satellite reservoirs can be used to prevent bubble formation. | 09-30-2010 |
20100294147 | Apparatus and methods for preparing identification features including pharmaceutical applications - Semi-automated or automated manufacturing of micro- or nanostructured identification features on objects and compositions, and especially pharmaceutical compositions. In particular, a motorized stamping apparatus capable of precise hot embossing with or without closed-loop control of the loading; a modular stamp head for a high-throughput parallel stamping apparatus that comprise an array of compact, error-tolerant, individually temperature-controllable stamping elements; inexpensive stamp holders for said elements, as well as associated methods. The inventive features do not reside in the method of making the stamps. | 11-25-2010 |
20100294844 | Identification features - Methods for providing pharmaceutical compositions and objects with identification regions and identification features which are difficult to detect. Microlithography, nanolithography, and stamping methods are used. The identification features can be positive protrusions or negative indentations with respect to the surface. The identification regions can comprise bar codes and holograms. DPN printing or other lithographies such as electron beam lithography, optical lithography, or nanoimprint lithography can be used to prepare stamps, which are then used to prepare the identification features. Redundant patterns can be formed. The invention is useful for counterfeit prevention. An apparatus for stamping the identification features is also described. | 11-25-2010 |
20100294927 | High throughput inspecting - The various embodiments provide methods and apparatus high-throughput reading and decoding of information-encoding features (especially identification features) on pharmaceutical compositions for the purpose of e.g. counterfeiting detection and inventory tracking/tracing. A preferred embodiment provides high-throughput imaging of regular arrays of pharmaceutical tablets with a scanning electron microscope. Another preferred embodiment provides video-rate scanning probe imaging of pharmaceutical compositions and especially atomic force microscopy imaging thereof. | 11-25-2010 |
20100297190 | IDENTIFICATION FEATURES - Methods for providing pharmaceutical compositions and objects with identification regions and identification features which are difficult to detect. Microlithography, nanolithography, and stamping methods are used. The identification features can be positive protrusions or negative indentations with respect to the surface. The identification regions can comprise bar codes and holograms. DPN printing or other lithographies such as electron beam lithography, optical lithography, or nanoimprint lithography can be used to prepare stamps, which are then used to prepare the identification features. Redundant patterns can be formed. The invention is useful for counterfeit prevention. An apparatus for stamping the identification features is also described. | 11-25-2010 |
20120272845 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PREPARING IDENTIFICATION FEATURES INCLUDING PHARMACEUTICAL APPLICATIONS - Semi-automated or automated manufacturing of micro- or nanostructured identification features on objects and compositions, and especially pharmaceutical compositions. In particular, a motorized stamping apparatus capable of precise hot embossing with or without closed-loop control of the loading; a modular stamp head for a high-throughput parallel stamping apparatus that comprise an array of compact, error-tolerant, individually temperature-controllable stamping elements; inexpensive stamp holders for said elements, as well as associated methods. The inventive features do not reside in the method of making the stamps. | 11-01-2012 |
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20100089869 | NANOMANUFACTURING DEVICES AND METHODS - Devices for performing nanofabrication are provided which provide small volume reaction space and high reaction versatility. A device may include a reaction chamber adapted for nanoscale modification of a substrate and vacuum conditions; a scanning probe tip assembly enclosed within the reaction chamber; a first port coupled to the reaction chamber for delivering a gas; a second port coupled to the reaction chamber for applying a vacuum; and a substrate assembly insertedly mounted to the reaction chamber. The reaction chamber may include a body having one or more flexible walls and one or more supports to prevent the reaction chamber from collapsing under a vacuum. The device may further include an electrical conduit for coupling the tips of the scanning probe tip assembly to electrical components outside the reaction chamber. Also provided are apparatuses incorporating the devices and methods of using the devices and apparatuses. | 04-15-2010 |
20100227063 | Large area, homogeneous array fabrication including substrate temperature control - Improved patterning at small scale including nanoscale. A method comprising: providing at least one cantilever comprising at least one tip thereon, and a material deposited on the tip, contacting the cantilever with a substrate so that the material is deposited from the tip onto the substrate to form a material deposit, wherein the temperature of the substrate is adapted to control a size of the material deposit. A device comprising: at least one heat sink, at least one heating or cooling stage, at least one vacuum system, wherein the device is adapted to function with a substrate to be subjected to a material deposition and to keep the substrate temperature substantially constant during deposition. | 09-09-2010 |
20110014378 | LEVELING DEVICES AND METHODS - Devices for leveling an object for patterning a substrate surface, including an array of scanning probe tips, are provided. A device may include a support structure adapted to mount an object, the object having a plurality of protrusions adapted to form a pattern on a surface of a substrate upon contact of the object to the surface; and at least one flexible joint assembly mounted to the support structure and adapted to allow the object to achieve a parallel orientation with respect to the surface upon contact of the object to the surface. Also provided are apparatuses and kits incorporating the devices and methods of making and using the devices and apparatuses. | 01-20-2011 |
20110268882 | Ball spacer method for planar object leveling - An apparatus for leveling an array of microscopic pens with respect to a substrate surface is provided. The apparatus includes an array of microscopic pens; a substrate having a substrate surface; a controllable arm comprising a spherical ball on an end thereof; a force sensor configured to measure a force exerted on the array or the substrate surface at each of the plurality of positions; one or more actuators configured to drive the array and/or the substrate to vary a relative distance and a relative tilting between the array and the substrate surface; and a controller configured to determine a planar offset of the array with respect to the substrate and initiate a leveling of the array with respect to the substrate based on the planar offset. Methods are also provided. | 11-03-2011 |
20110268883 | Force curve analysis method for planar object leveling - An apparatus for leveling an array of microscopic pens relative to a substrate surface or measuring a relative tilting therebetween includes an actuator configured to drive one of the array or the substrate to vary a distance therebetween, one or more force sensors configured to measure a force between the array and the surface, and a device configured calculate a force curve parameter of the force over the distance or time. The apparatus is configured to level the array relative to the surface by varying a relative tilting between the array and the substrate surface based on the force curve parameter or to measure the relative tilting based on the force curve parameter. Methods and software also are provided. | 11-03-2011 |
20120104660 | INJECTION MOLDING OF MICRON AND NANO SCALE FEATURES FOR PHARMACEUTICAL BRAND PROTECTION - A method for forming a pharmaceutical container portion comprises providing a pharmaceutical container portion mold comprising a surface with at least one identification region, the at least one identification region comprising at least one identification feature that has a lateral dimension of 100 microns or less; and molding a pharmaceutical container portion from a moldable material using the mold, such that the at least one identification region is transferred to a surface of the pharmaceutical container portion. Applications include anti-counterfeiting. | 05-03-2012 |
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20140109524 | Stretch Wrap and Dispenser - A stretch wrap applicator includes a member designed to engage the stretch wrap or stretch film as it is dispensed and to deform the stretch wrap by creating additional pockets of stretch on the stretch wrap transverse to its plane. The additional deformations caused by the member engaging the stretch wrap whether done in-line using the applicator or offline using equipment effects an additional stretch of the stretch film during application beyond the typical stretch caused by tension on stretch wrap when being applied to an object. | 04-24-2014 |
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