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20100230835 | COMPOSITE POLYMER FIBERS - A composite polymer fiber comprises a polymer filler material and a plurality of polymer scattering fibers disposed within the filler material. At least one of the filler material and the scattering fibers is formed of a birefringent material. The refractive indices of the filler material and the scattering fibers can be substantially matched for light incident in a first polarization state on the composite polymer fiber and unmatched for light incident in an orthogonal polarization state. The scattering fibers may be arranged to form a photonic crystal within the composite fiber. The composite fibers may be extruded and may be formed into a yarn, a weave or the like. If the filler material is soluble, it may be washed out of the yarn or weave, and the scattering fibers may then be infiltrated with a resin that is subsequently cured. | 09-16-2010 |
20130088783 | MULTILAYER OPTICAL FILM, METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME, AND TRANSACTION CARD HAVING THE SAME - A multilayer optical film includes alternating layers of first and second optical layers; the first optical layer comprising a first polyester, wherein the first polyester comprises first dicarboxylate monomers and first diol monomers, and from about 0.25 to less than 10 mol % of the first dicarboxylate monomers have pendant ionic groups; the second optical layer comprising a second polyester; and wherein the first and second optical layers have refractive indices along at least one axis that differ by at least 0.04. The multilayer optical film may be a polarizer film, a reflective polarizer film, a diffuse blend reflective polarizer film, a diffuser film, a brightness enhancing film, a turning film, a mirror film, or a combination thereof. The multilayer optical film may also be a transaction card such as a financial transaction card, an identification card, a key card, or a ticket card. A method of making the multilayer film is also disclosed. | 04-11-2013 |
20150109693 | DURABLE SOLAR MIRROR FILMS - The present disclosure generally relates to durable solar mirror films, methods of making durable solar mirror films, and constructions including durable solar mirror films. In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a solar mirror film comprising: a multilayer optical film layer including having a coefficient of hygroscopic expansion of less than about 30 ppm per percent relative humidity; and a reflective layer having a coefficient of hygroscopic expansion. | 04-23-2015 |
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20120078862 | HYBRID OFF-PEAK AND JUST-IN-TIME INTEGRATION - The invention is directed to off-peak and just-in-time (JIT) retrieval of directory information to reduce network traffic and load on directory servers and/or data sources by requesting only the information that is currently needed from the directory server, while subsequently updating the directory information during an off-peak period in the case that the directory information retrieved in a JIT manner is outdated. In these embodiments, a hybrid integrator operable with an integration directory capable of retrieving directory information in a JIT manner provides this functionality. Specifically, the hybrid integrator and the integration directory are configured to receive a request for directory information at the hybrid integrator, and record the request. The integration directory retrieves a set of current attribute values in a JIT manner from at least one of the following: the directory server, and an external source. During an off-peak period, it is determined whether each of the set of current attribute values corresponding to the request is current. Based on whether each of the set of current attribute values corresponding to the request is current, a set of updated current attributes is retrieved from at least one of the following: a directory server, and an external source. | 03-29-2012 |
20120078947 | INTEGRATED JUST-IN-TIME SYNCHRONIZATION - The invention is directed to just-in-time (JIT) retrieval of directory information to reduce network traffic and load on directory servers and/or data sources by requesting only the information that is currently needed from the directory server. In the invention, a request handler operating with the directory server provides this capability. Specifically, the request handler and directory server are configured to receive a request for directory information from a client and to determine a location corresponding to a set of current attribute values for responding to the request. The request handler retrieves the set of current attribute values from at least one of the following: the directory server and an external source. A set of current attributes is returned to the client from the directory server. The request handler propagates information in a JIT manner so that only the information that will be currently used by the client is propagated across the network. | 03-29-2012 |
20120079077 | JUST-IN-TIME WRAPPER SYNCHRONIZATION - The invention is directed to just-in-time (JIT) retrieval of directory information to reduce network traffic and load on directory servers and/or data sources by requesting only the information that is currently needed from the directory server. In the invention, a wrapper operating with a directory server and an application programming interface (API) provides this capability. The wrapper is configured to receive a request from a client and to determine a location corresponding to a set of current attribute values for responding to the request. The wrapper retrieves the set of current attribute values in a JIT manner from at least one of the following: the directory server and an external source. A set of current attributes is returned to the client from the wrapper. By propagating information in a JIT manner, only the information that will be currently used is propagated across the network. | 03-29-2012 |
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20100275766 | Mine resistant armored vehicle - In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a blast-resistant armored land vehicle. Wheels or tracks may be attached to the vehicle by an independent suspension. The vehicle may include a body comprised of sheet materials, the body having a longitudinal centerline, an upper portion including opposite side portions, a first bottom portion defining a V, with the apex of the V substantially parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle and extending along a portion of the vehicle, and a second bottom portion defining a V, with the apex of the V substantially parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle and extending along another portion of the vehicle. The first bottom portion further includes an energy-absorbing member extending longitudinally within an interior of the first bottom portion. The energy-absorbing member may be on the inside of the apex of the V and be held in position during the blast by its own inertia. The vehicle may also include a spine member having a V shaped cross section and extending along the entire length of the vehicle. All or a portion of the engine, transmission, and drive train assembly may be within the spine member. A vehicle not having a second bottom portion may be retrofitted with the second bottom portion by way of a kit. | 11-04-2010 |
20110138994 | Mine Resistant Armored Vehicle - In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a blast-resistant armored land vehicle. Wheels or tracks may be attached to the vehicle by an independent suspension. The vehicle may include a body comprised of sheet materials, the body having a longitudinal centerline, an upper portion including opposite side portions, a first bottom portion defining a V, with the apex of the V substantially parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle and extending along a portion of the vehicle, and a second bottom portion defining a V, with the apex of the V substantially parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the vehicle and extending along another portion of the vehicle. The first bottom portion further includes an energy-absorbing member extending longitudinally within an interior of the first bottom portion. The energy-absorbing member may be on the inside of the apex of the V and be held in position during the blast by its own inertia. The vehicle may also include a spine member having a V shaped cross section and extending along the entire length of the vehicle. All or a portion of the engine, transmission, and drive train assembly may be within the spine member. A vehicle not having a second bottom portion may be retrofitted with the second bottom portion by way of a kit. | 06-16-2011 |
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20110227260 | Cellular Ceramics Apparatus and Methods of Production - Cellular ceramic materials, for example closed cell glass ceramic materials, for use in construction of buildings comprising a clay material, carbon, and water used to form the cellular ceramic blocks, slabs and beams by expansion of the particles inside the ware. The cellular ceramic materials are produced by first mixing the clay, carbon and about 40% to about 70% water by weight of the clay in the mixture, allowing the mixture to cure, drying the cured mixture, then firing the dried mixture at a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to melt the surface of the mixture. The clay material can be, for example, surface clays, ball clays, kaolin, shale, fly ash and/or bentonite. In another embodiment a mixture of volcanic ash, carbon and water can be formed and layered with the mixture of clay, carbon and water. The cellular ceramic materials are, in most cases, impervious to liquid, are capable of supporting substantial loads in tension and compression without reinforcement, and require no additional insulating material. Such cellular ceramic material may also be used in the construction of buildings with a metal skeleton comprising metal bars forming a structure for supporting the cellular ceramic building material. | 09-22-2011 |
20140175712 | CELLULAR CERAMICS APPARATUS AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION - Cellular ceramic materials, for example closed cell glass ceramic materials, for use in construction of buildings comprising a clay material, carbon, and water used to form the cellular ceramic blocks, slabs and beams by expansion of the particles inside the ware. The cellular ceramic materials are produced by first mixing the clay, carbon and about 40% to about 70% water by weight of the clay in the mixture, allowing the mixture to cure, drying the cured mixture, then firing the dried mixture at a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to melt the surface of the mixture. The clay material can be, for example, surface clays, ball clays, kaolin, shale, fly ash and/or bentonite. In another embodiment a mixture of volcanic ash, carbon and water can be formed and layered with the mixture of clay, carbon and water. The cellular ceramic materials are, in most cases, impervious to liquid, are capable of supporting substantial loads in tension and compression without reinforcement, and require no additional insulating material. Such cellular ceramic material may also be used in the construction of buildings with a metal skeleton comprising metal bars forming a structure for supporting the cellular ceramic building material. | 06-26-2014 |
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20120010534 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AN UNDER FOOT LOAD PROFILE OF A TIBIAL FRACTURE PATIENT DURING A PERIOD OF PARTIAL WEIGHT BEARING - Systems, devices, and methods for measuring an under foot load profile of a tibial fracture patient during a period of partial weight bearing are described. The system may include a walking boot cast. A housing, including an inner surface and an upper surface that cooperate to define an inner cavity, may be oriented with respect to a patient's tibia. The upper surface is slidably received within the inner cavity in a piston and cylinder configuration. The system may include a pressure sensor configured to monitor the load profile of a patient during the desired period of partial weight bearing. The pressure sensor may be located below the upper surface. The system may include a noncompressible force transmitter positioned within the inner cavity and at least partially encapsulating an upper portion of the pressure sensor to transmit pressure within the housing to the pressure sensor. | 01-12-2012 |
20120010535 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AN UNDER FOOT LOAD PROFILE OF A PATIENT DURING A PERIOD OF PARTIAL WEIGHT BEARING - Systems, devices, and methods for measuring an under foot load profile of a patient during a period of partial weight bearing are described. The system may include a walking boot cast. A housing, including an inner surface and an upper surface that cooperate to define an inner cavity, may be oriented with respect to a patient's leg. The upper surface may be slidably received within the inner cavity in a piston and cylinder configuration or may be otherwise configured. The system may include a pressure sensor configured to monitor the load profile of a patient during the desired period of partial weight bearing. The pressure sensor may be located below the upper surface. The system may include a noncompressible force transmitter positioned within the inner cavity and at least partially encapsulating an upper portion of the pressure sensor to transmit pressure within the housing to the pressure sensor. | 01-12-2012 |
20130150755 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING FOOT LOADING FEEDBACK TO PATIENTS AND PHYSICIANS DURING A PERIOD OF PARTIAL WEIGHT BEARING - Systems, devices, and methods for providing user feedback regarding compliance with a set of partial weight bearing (PWB) criteria are described. A computer system receives force data from a non-compressible force transmitter that is assigned to a user, and accesses the force data received from the non-compressible force transmitter to determine whether the user is within a predefined pressure compliance range. The pressure compliance range specifies a prescribed range of pressure that is to be applied during a PWB period. The computer system then receives a compliance data request from the user or the user's physician and communicates compliance data representing the user's compliance with the prescribed range of pressure during the PWB period to the user and/or the user's physician. | 06-13-2013 |
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20130082835 | SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A security control apparatus, system and method are provided. The security control apparatus includes a wireless communication element that supports a plurality of wireless communication protocols. The wireless communication element is configured to provide wireless communications with a user interface device and at least one premise-based device. A remote communication element is configured to provide remote communications with a monitoring center. A processor is in communication with the local wireless communication element and the remote communication element. The processor is configured to use the wireless communication element to communicate with the user interface device to receive local control and configuration data. The processor is also configured to use the remote communication element to communicate data associated with at least one of a life safety feature and life style feature with the monitoring center. | 04-04-2013 |
20140159896 | SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A security control apparatus, system and method are provided. The security control apparatus includes a wireless communication element that supports a plurality of wireless communication protocols. The wireless communication element is configured to provide wireless communications with a user interface device and at least one premise-based device. A remote communication element is configured to provide remote communications with a monitoring center. A processor is in communication with the local wireless communication element and the remote communication element. The processor is configured to use the wireless communication element to communicate with the user interface device to receive local control and configuration data. The processor is also configured to use the remote communication element to communicate data associated with at least one of a life safety feature and life style feature with the monitoring center. | 06-12-2014 |
20140197949 | SECURITY SYSTEM HAVING SEGREGATED OPERATING SOFTWARE - A control apparatus for a premises based system is provided. The control apparatus has an improved memory and processor configuration for separate operation of the life safety and life style code so that the operation of the life style code may be changed without changing the operation of the life safety code, such as through the use of a virtual machine or code running at a single operating system layer. The memory may store life safety code in a first partition and life style code in a second partition. The life style code may be updated while life safety code continues to run. | 07-17-2014 |
20140266678 | SECURITY SYSTEM HEALTH MONITORING - An apparatus and method for determining at least one operational condition of a premises based system including at least one premises device. The apparatus includes a processor configured to perform a diagnostic procedure. The diagnostic procedure includes determining operational data of the premises based system, the operational data indicating at least one of a premises device and the apparatus is operating outside a failure range and performing predictive analysis based at least in part on the received operational data. The predictive analysis indicates whether the at least one of premises device and apparatus is likely to operate within the failure range within a predefined period of time. The diagnostic procedure includes causing a notification alert to be transmitted to at least one of a user interface device and remote monitoring center based on the predictive analysis. | 09-18-2014 |
20140266679 | SECURITY SYSTEM INSTALLATION - An apparatus, method and system for installation and testing of a system at a premise is provided. The apparatus is configured to communicate with an installer interface device. The apparatus includes a communication subsystem that provides at least one communication protocol. The communication subsystem is configured to receive data from the installer interface device and communicate with a plurality of premise devices. The apparatus includes a processor in communication with the communication subsystem. The processor is configured to automatically configure at least one life safety feature of the system at a premise. The automatic configuration includes at least configuring a plurality of premise devices based at least in part on the received data. The process is configured to test the configuration of at least one of the plurality of premise devices. | 09-18-2014 |
20140278281 | SECURITY SYSTEM USING VISUAL FLOOR PLAN - An apparatus for a premises based system is provided. A processor may be configured to generate a layout (such as a floor plan layout) of at least a portion of a premises to be monitored by the premises based system and populate the layout with at least one premises device. The processor may be further configured to cause layout data associated with the populated layout to be stored. | 09-18-2014 |
20140282048 | SECURITY SYSTEM ACCESS PROFILES - An apparatus is provided for controlling access to a premises based system through a user interface device. Criteria are used for establishing a set of system functions that are accessible through the user interface device; and this set of system function is provided by determining an access characteristic associated with the user interface device, comparing the access characteristic to the criteria, and determine the set of system functions to provide the user interface based at least in part on the comparison. The criteria may be defined by an access profile containing a predetermined set of system functions. The access characteristic may include physical location of the user interface device, connection type, device type, and a device identifier. The set of functions may be automatically provided to the user interface device upon with a prompt to arm/disarm the system, and/or control other devices, such as through geo-fencing. | 09-18-2014 |
20150161370 | VOICE ACTIVATED APPLICATION FOR MOBILE DEVICES - A system and methods for performing authentication to enable a user to access a site monitoring system are provided. The authentication includes voice authentication having at least one threshold that may be dynamically adjustable between false-rejection and false-acceptance. The system includes a processor configured to adjust the at least one threshold for the voice authentication based on at least one factor associated with the site monitoring system. The processor may be configured to perform voice authentication based on the adjusted at least one threshold to authenticate the user. | 06-11-2015 |
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20110009370 | METHOD TO ENHANCE TISSUE REGENERATION - The present invention provides for compositions and methods for modulating tissue growth using tissue growth modulators, which are agents that either enhance or inhibit tissue growth as desired by a particular indication by modulating the PG or Wnt signaling pathways, or employing modulators of both PG and Wnt signaling pathways for a synergistic effect or highly selective effect. | 01-13-2011 |
20110206781 | METHOD TO MODULATE HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL GROWTH - Described herein are methods, compositions and kits related to manipulating hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) and more particularly to methods, compositions and kits related to increasing the number of hematopoietic stem cells in vitro, ex vivo and/or in vivo. Also described are methods, compositions and kits related to making an expanded population of HSC and methods, compositions and kits related to using the expanded population of HSC. For example, HSC growth may be enhanced by contacting the nascent stem cells or HSC with an agent that stimulates the nitric oxide signaling pathway. | 08-25-2011 |
20120189592 | METHODS FOR PROMOTING HEMATOPOIETIC RECONSTITUTION - The present invention provides for compositions and methods for modulating hematopoetic stem cell populations by using HCS modulators, which are agents that either increase HSC numbers or decrease HSC numbers as desired by a particular indication. For example, HSC modulators found to increase HSC numbers include prostaglandin E | 07-26-2012 |
20120189593 | METHODS FOR PROMOTING HSC ENGRAFTMENT - The present invention provides for compositions and methods for modulating hematopoetic stem cell populations by using HCS modulators, which are agents that either increase HSC numbers or decrease HSC numbers as desired by a particular indication. For example, HSC modulators found to increase HSC numbers include prostaglandin E | 07-26-2012 |
20120189594 | METHODS FOR PROMOTING HSC SELF-RENEWAL - The present invention provides for compositions and methods for modulating hematopoetic stem cell populations by using HCS modulators, which are agents that either increase HSC numbers or decrease HSC numbers as desired by a particular indication. For example, HSC modulators found to increase HSC numbers include prostaglandin E | 07-26-2012 |
20130209423 | METHODS FOR PROMOTING HEMATOPOIETIC RECONSTITUTION - The present invention provides for compositions and methods for modulating hematopoetic stem cell populations by using HCS modulators, which are agents that either increase HSC numbers or decrease HSC numbers as desired by a particular indication. For example, HSC modulators found to increase HSC numbers include prostaglandin E | 08-15-2013 |
20130209424 | COMPOSITIONS FOR PROMOTING HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL GROWTH - The present invention provides for compositions and methods for modulating hematopoetic stem cell populations by using HCS modulators, which are agents that either increase HSC numbers or decrease HSC numbers as desired by a particular indication. For example, HSC modulators found to increase HSC numbers include prostaglandin E | 08-15-2013 |
20130216507 | METHODS FOR PROMOTING HSC ENGRAFTMENT - The present invention provides for compositions and methods for modulating hematopoetic stem cell populations by using HCS modulators, which are agents that either increase HSC numbers or decrease HSC numbers as desired by a particular indication. For example, HSC modulators found to increase HSC numbers include prostaglandin E | 08-22-2013 |
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20090313761 | Method and Device for Maintaining a Side Sleeping Position - A method and device for developing a positional orientation sleep aspect (POSA) to enhance individual awareness of sleeping position to enable the individual located on a bed of fixed width to assume at least one preselected side-sleeping orientation on either a left or right side. The method utilizes a pillow combination having a full transverse span shorter than the fixed width of the bed and including first and second elongate pillows tethered together in parallel orientation by an intermediate member for providing concurrent support at front and back sides of the individual. Specific steps of the invention include:
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20110078859 | Sleep Methods and Devices for Reducing Cardio-Pulmonary Risks Factors - A method and device for reducing tendencies for occurrence of cardiovascular/pulmonary risk factors for a human body as part of a preventative health regimen comprising the steps of (a) positioning the body between opposing first and second pillows attached together by an intermediate member such that the body has concurrent opposing contact at forward and rearward orientations with respect to the two opposing pillows in tension, including contact of one pillow at a back portion of the body and contact of the second pillow with an extended arm or leg during natural sleep on a bed; (b) repeating a sequence of habitual side-sleeping positions of the body based on the forward and rearward contacts with the opposing pillows to establish a memory of the sequence and feelings associated with the contacts; and (c) applying this sequence during normal sleep to condition the body and mind to favor a side rather than supine sleeping orientation. | 04-07-2011 |
20110179573 | Suspended Back Pillow For Sustaining A Side Sleeping Position - A device and method for enabling an individual located on a bed to sustain a side-sleeping orientation on either a left or right side. The device comprises a light weight, elongate pillow having a longitudinal axis and being configured to concurrently rest at a back side of the individual and an adjacent surface of a bed when reclined in a side-sleeping orientation on the bed. The pillow includes a flexible attachment structure which is positioned along a longitudinal edge of the pillow to secure the pillow to the individual's bed clothing. The attachment structure provides sufficient flexibility to allow the pillow to rotate with respect to and rest against the individual's back to a laterally offset and suspended, partial captured configuration in general alignment with the individual's spine and in concurrent contact with the bed surface to prevent a supine sleeping position. | 07-28-2011 |
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20090074764 | Methods for diagnosing and treating neuroendocrine cancer - The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing neuroendocrine cancers via detecting the presence of N-methyl D-asparate-associated (NMDA) glutamate receptors type 1 and/or type 2. Methods for preventing and treating neuroendocrine cancers are also disclosed. | 03-19-2009 |
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20140050730 | METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING NEUROENDOCRINE CANCER - The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing neuroendocrine cancers via detecting the presence of N-methyl D-asparate-associated (NMDA) glutamate receptors type 1 and/or type 2. Methods for preventing and treating neuroendocrine cancers are also disclosed. | 02-20-2014 |
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20110265503 | REFRIGERATED MERCHANDISER - A refrigerated merchandiser including a refrigeration system, a first sensor in communication with the refrigerated airflow in a discharge passageway to sense a discharge airflow temperature, and a second sensor is in communication with the refrigerated airflow in the return passageway to sense a return airflow temperature. A controller is in electrical communication with the first sensor and the second sensor and controls a temperature of the product within a predetermined temperature range that is between about 22 degrees Fahrenheit and 23 degrees Fahrenheit based on at least one of the discharge airflow temperature and the return airflow temperature. The controller is further programmed to operate the refrigeration system such that the discharge airflow temperature is maintained above a temperature between about 10 degrees Fahrenheit and 30 degrees Fahrenheit to regulate an evaporation temperature of the evaporator to avoid freezing the product. | 11-03-2011 |
20110265504 | REFRIGERATED MERCHANDISER - A refrigerated merchandiser including a case, a refrigeration system, a sensor, and a controller. The refrigeration system is operable in a defrost mode defrosting the evaporator, and a refrigeration mode discharging a refrigerated airflow into the product storage area to refrigerate the product and to maintain the product within a predetermined temperature range without freezing the product, and to receive the refrigerated airflow along a return passageway. The sensor senses one or more defrost conditions of the case. The controller controls the refrigeration system in the refrigeration mode and in the defrost mode, and includes an algorithm for calculating when to initiate the defrost mode and for calculating a duration of the defrost mode. The controller is programmed to vary the refrigeration system between the refrigeration mode and the defrost mode based on the signals indicative of the defrost conditions and the calculations by the algorithm. | 11-03-2011 |
20110265507 | REFRIGERATED MERCHANDISER - A refrigerated merchandiser including a case and a refrigeration system in communication with a product storage area of the case. The case includes a case top, a discharge passageway, and a return passageway, and the case top has a lower wall, a front wall, and a deflector. The refrigeration system includes a refrigeration circuit that has a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator in series, where the evaporator is disposed in the case top. The refrigeration system further includes a fan that cooperates with the lower wall, the front wall, and the deflector to discharge a substantially laminar refrigerated airflow into and through the product storage area to refrigerate the product within a predetermined temperature range without directing the refrigerated airflow directly at the product. | 11-03-2011 |