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20090093706 | Automatic Alignment of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Brain Scan By Anatomic Landmarks - A method to automatically align magnetic resonance (MR) brain scans for diagnostic scan planning, including: acquiring a three-dimensional (3D) localizer image of a patient; selecting a two-dimensional (2D) coronal view and a 2D transverse view from the localizer image; identifying a mid-sagittal plane (MSP) line in each of the coronal and transverse views and calculating a 3D MSP based on the MSP lines; reconstructing the localizer image based on an equation for the 3D MSP to obtain an image of the MSP of the patient's brain; identifying crista galli (CG) and tip of the occipital bone (TOB) in the image of the MSP of the patient's brain; calculating a transformation matrix based on the MSP, CG and TOB in the image and using the transformation matrix to obtain a scan plan for the patient; and outputting the scan plan for the patient. | 04-09-2009 |
20110071383 | VISUALIZATION OF ABNORMALITIES OF AIRWAY WALLS AND LUMENS - An exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a method of visualizing an airway of a bronchial tree. The method includes generating a tree model from an airway segmentation of a bronchial tree, determining a lumen, a wall thickness, and an adjacent artery for a branch of the tree model, determining whether the lumen of the branch has a first abnormal state and the wall thickness of the branch has a second abnormal state based on the adjacent artery, and illustrating the branch in one of a plurality of visually distinct styles based on the first and second abnormal states. | 03-24-2011 |
20120081362 | DYNAMIC GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACES FOR MEDICAL WORKSTATIONS - A dynamic method ( | 04-05-2012 |
20120082358 | Method for Visualization of Airway Anatomical Changes | 04-05-2012 |
20120268450 | Automated Detection of Airway and Vessel Orientations for Quantitative Analysis and Visualization - A method including displaying a three-dimensional (3D) image of a lung, receiving a selection of an airway of the lung and displaying a two-dimensional (2D) cross-section image of the airway perpendicular to the airway's long axis, wherein the display of the 2D cross-section image occurs almost immediately after the selection of the airway is received. | 10-25-2012 |
20150086099 | Visualization of Dual Energy Computed Tomography Airways Data - A method for depicting an airway tree of a patient includes: (a) generating an iodine map of the airway tree from dual energy computed tomography (DECT) imaging data acquired from the patient; (b) defining a region of interest of the airway tree from the DECT imaging data; (c) rendering at least a portion of the airway tree based on information derived from the iodine map and the defined region of interest; and (d) displaying a graphical image of at least a portion of the airway tree on a user interface. Systems for depicting an airway tree of a patient are described. | 03-26-2015 |
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20090109255 | Fluid ejection device - Embodiments of a fluid ejection device are disclosed. | 04-30-2009 |
20110176175 | Replaceable Printer Component Including a Memory Storing a Tag Encryption Mask - A replaceable printer component includes a memory and a communication link The memory stores a tag encryption mask and data. The data is stored in a plurality of portions of the memory where each portion is defined by a tag. The tag encryption mask indicates an encryption status of each portion of the memory defined by a tag. The communication link is configured to communicatively link the memory to a printer controller when the replaceable printer component is installed in a printing system. | 07-21-2011 |
20120019576 | REPLACEABLE PRINTING COMPONENT - A replaceable printing component is provided, including a fluid reservoir, an electrical storage device mounted on the fluid reservoir, and an identifier stored on the information storage device, wherein the identifier is fixed based on an initial volume of fluid stored in the fluid reservoir. | 01-26-2012 |
20130057606 | System and Method Using Ink Usage Adjustment Values - A method for tuning ink usage includes storing an ink usage adjustment value in a memory of an ink cartridge; and with a printing system utilizing the ink cartridge, adjusting an ink usage of the ink cartridge based on the ink usage adjustment value. An ink cartridge includes a memory for storing an ink usage adjustment value, the ink usage adjustment value based on ink usage properties of the cartridge. A printing system utilizing the ink cartridge adjusts an ink usage of the ink cartridge based on the ink usage adjustment value. | 03-07-2013 |
20130083096 | AUTHENTICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In an embodiment, an authentication system includes a base unit to receive a replaceable supply device, a controller integrated into the base unit, known characteristic data accessible by the controller, and an authentication algorithm executable on the controller to authenticate the supply device if a known characteristic measured on the supply device matches the known characteristic data. | 04-04-2013 |
20130290360 | CONSUMABLE IDENTIFIER - A consumable product can have an identifier stored on a circuit or machine-readable medium. The identifier can be used to verify the authenticity of the consumable product. The integrity of the identifier can be verified based on an integrity check portion of the identifier. | 10-31-2013 |
20130335466 | CONTINUOUS INK SUPPLY APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A continuous ink supply (CIS) apparatus, a CIS printer system and a method of CIS employ a one-way valve having a minimum negative activation pressure. The apparatus includes an off-axis ink supply to source liquid ink to a printhead of a printer. The one-way valve is positioned between the off-axis ink supply and the printhead. The minimum negative activation pressure at a printhead side of the one-way valve is at least enough to substantially precludes drooling from the printhead. | 12-19-2013 |
20140059138 | SUPPLY ITEM MESSAGING - One example discloses a peripheral supply component. The peripheral supply component includes a supply item ( | 02-27-2014 |
20140211241 | AUTHENTICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - In an embodiment, an authentication system includes a supply device having a data storage chip with identification (ID) bit memory cells. The ID bit memory cells comprising a measured cell, pointer cells to store address information that points to the measured cell, and analog cells that store factory-measured analog information about the measured cell. | 07-31-2014 |
20140347419 | IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM AND METHODS THEREOF - An image forming system and methods are disclosed. The methods include detecting an ambient temperature of an image forming system by a first thermal sense resistor disposed in a first printhead to obtain a first detected ambient temperature, detecting the ambient temperature of the image forming system by a second thermal sense resistor disposed in a second printhead to obtain a second detected ambient temperature, and determining a temperature difference between the first detected ambient temperature and the second detected ambient temperature of the image forming system by a temperature variation module. | 11-27-2014 |
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20110048916 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MICROWAVE REDUCTION OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - The invention described herein generally pertains to utilization of high power density microwave energy to reduce organic compounds to carbon and their constituents, primarily in a gaseous state. The process includes, but is not limited to, scrap tires, plastics, asphalt roofing shingles, computer waste, medical waste, municipal solid waste, construction waste, shale oil, and PCB/PAH/HCB-laden materials. The process includes the steps of feeding organic material into a microwave applicator and exposing the material to microwave energy fed from at least two linear polarized sources in non-parallel alignment to each other, and collecting the material. The at least two sources of microwave energy are from a bifurcated waveguide assembly, whose outputs are perpendicular to each other and fed through waveguide of proper impedance, such that the microwave sources are physically and electrically 90° out of phase to each other. The microwave frequency is between 894 and 1000 MHz, preferably approximately 915 MHz. | 03-03-2011 |
20110132902 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MICROWAVE-BASED LIQUID VAPORIZATION SYSTEM - The invention described herein generally pertains to coupling microwave energy into a tuned multi-section WR-975 waveguide assembly, connected to a waveguide containing a ceramic cylindrical applicator, terminated in a dummy load, for pre-heating fuels to improve vaporization, combustion efficiency, and soot reduction in combustion chamber(s). Designed primarily for processing liquid byproducts produced during biodiesel fuel manufacturing, this invention establishes a charge density in a cross-coupled applicator, according to the applicator's volume, dielectric characteristics of the materials being processed, applied frequency, and voltage. This invention may also be used for preheating or polarization of solids within a pipe-conveyed slurry, such as biosolids, bituminous coal, crude oil sludge, paper pulp or shale oil rock. Finally, this invention may serve as an integral part of a coal gasification process, employing both microwave drying and reduction methods, to produce syngas, hydrogen, and/or liquid fuels. | 06-09-2011 |
20110215092 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MICROWAVE DISSOCIATION OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - The invention described herein generally pertains to a process for reducing an organic-containing material into lower molecular weight gaseous hydrocarbons, liquid hydrocarbons and solid carbon constituents, said process including the steps of: feeding a sample of said organic-containing material into an infeed system, wherein the infeed system contains a non-flammable blanketing purge gas; transferring the material into at least one microwave applicator containing the purge gas in a pressurized state above local atmospheric pressure to insure that no air migrates into said microwave applicator which might cause a fire or explosion hazard; exposing the material in said microwave applicator to at least two sources of microwaves from at least a pair of divaricated waveguide assemblies for a period of time sufficient to volumetrically reduce said material into said constituents, a frequency of said microwaves between approximately 894 MHz and approximately 1000 MHz and without an external heat source, the microwaves entering the at least one applicator out-of-phase to each other by using unequal lengths of waveguide between the microwave generator and the at least one applicator; the microwaves entering the at least one applicator through at least one applicator diffuser matrix for each divaricated waveguide, which includes at least four essentially parallel beveled entry channels (preferably six slotted, beveled entry channels per applicator diffuser); and collecting byproduct constituents. | 09-08-2011 |
20120125920 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DUAL APPLICATOR MICROWAVE DESIGN - The invention described herein pertains generally to a more efficient and cost-effective method and apparatus for: (1) coupling of microwave energy from a microwave generator or plurality of microwave generators into an integral set of applicators; (2) extraction and separation of organic compounds from a mixture of organic and inorganic compounds; and (3) recovery and conversion of the organic compounds to gaseous and liquid fuels. The apparatus described in this invention result in improved microwave absorption within the mixture flowing through the applicators by increasing residence time within the applicators, resulting in a higher temperature within the material. The higher temperature lowers the viscosity of the solution, but also provides a limited reduction of the combination of complex chain and aromatic organic compounds to allow recovery of syngas and fuel oil. | 05-24-2012 |
20130056987 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MICROWAVE REDUCTION OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - The invention pertains to utilization of high power density microwave energy to reduce organic compounds to carbon and their constituents, primarily in a gaseous state. The process includes, but is not limited to, scrap tires, plastics, asphalt roofing shingles, computer waste, medical waste, municipal solid waste, construction waste, shale oil, and PCB/PAH/HCB-laden materials. The process includes the steps of feeding organic material into a microwave applicator and exposing the material to microwave energy fed from at least two linear polarized sources in non-parallel alignment to each other, and collecting the material. The at least two sources of microwave energy are from a bifurcated waveguide assembly, whose outputs are perpendicular to each other and fed through waveguide of proper impedance, such that the microwave sources are physically and electrically 90° out of phase to each other. The microwave frequency is between 894 and 1000 MHz, preferably approximately 915 MHz. | 03-07-2013 |
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20090245111 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR MANAGING NETWORK BANDWIDTH - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for managing network bandwidth. A monitor module monitors traffic of a plurality of peer computers over a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network. A detection module detects traffic exceeding a traffic threshold for the network. A delay module delays issuing each TCP/IP acknowledge signal for a specified delay interval in response to detecting the traffic exceeding the traffic threshold. | 10-01-2009 |
20090249331 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR FILE SYSTEM SHARING - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for file system sharing. A Read-Only File System (ROFS) organization module organizes a single ROFS for a plurality of operating systems. Each operating system executes on a distinct virtual machine. Each virtual machine executes on a computer. A Read/Write File System (RWFS) organization module organizes an RWFS for each operating system. An access module accesses the RWFS and ROFS for each operating system. The RWFS and ROFS appear to each operating system as a single, private file system. Each RWFS comprises at least one pointer to the ROFS. | 10-01-2009 |
20120311361 | PREDICTIVE POWER STATE TRANSITIONS FOR INFORMATION HANDLING DEVICES - Systems, methods and products are described that provide predictive power state transitions for information handling devices. One aspect includes ascertaining a power state transitioning pattern of an information handling device; responsive to a power state transition to a first lower power state at said information handling device, performing an additional power state transition to automatically transition the information handling device to a second lower power state, said second lower power state being a lower power state relative to said first lower power state; and proactively resuming the information handling device to the first lower power state responsive to a timing threshold being met; wherein the timing threshold is determined based on the power state transitioning pattern ascertained. Other embodiments are described. | 12-06-2012 |
20130055377 | PROVIDING SELECTIVE SYSTEM PRIVILEGES ON AN INFORMATION HANDLING DEVICE - Devices, methods and products are described that provide for selective system or root level access for applications on an information handling device. One aspect provides a method comprising determining whether an application has system privileges on an information handling device; and executing privileged code from the application on said information handling device responsive to determining that the application has system privileges through one or more native services operating on said information handling device. Other aspects and embodiments are also described herein. | 02-28-2013 |
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20100174894 | Method, Apparatus, and System for Configuring an Operating System on a Target Computer - A method, apparatus, and system are disclosed for configuring an operating system on a target computer. A configuration module configures a target computer as a diskless client. A boot module boots the target computer to a setup state. A communication module establishes communications between the target computer, a donor storage device of a donor computer, and a virtual disk. A copy module copies a configuration image from the donor storage device to the virtual disk. The configuration image comprises an operating system and a software configuration installed on the donor computer. A modification module modifies the configuration image on the virtual disk to conform to a hardware configuration of the target computer. | 07-08-2010 |
20110106815 | Method and Apparatus for Selectively Re-Indexing a File System - A method and apparatus are disclosed for re-indexing a file system is disclosed. A detection module detects a reconnection of a storage device to an electronic device. The storage device was previously connected to and then disconnected from the electronic device. The storage device comprises a file system and the electronic device stores first metadata indexing the file system. A determination module determines if the file system is changed since the previous connection. An access module accesses the file system using the first metadata in response to the file system not changing since the previous connection. A re-index module re-indexes the file system in response to the file system changing since the previous connection. | 05-05-2011 |
20110113283 | Apparatus and Method for Reloading Software Images - An apparatus and method are disclosed for reloading software images. A copy module copies application metadata for an application image to an application metadata copy. The application metadata and application image are stored on a writable memory of a data processing device. The application metadata copy is stored remotely from the data processing device. A detection module detects an operational anomaly. An erasure module erases at least the application image on the writeable memory in response to detecting the operational anomaly. An identification module identifies the application image from the application metadata copy. A reload module reloads the application image to the writable memory using the application metadata copy. | 05-12-2011 |
20110113486 | Credentialing User Interface for Gadget Application Access - An approach is provided to receive a selection of a displayed window from a group of displayed windows that are visible on a display. The displayed window corresponds to a software application and the displayed window is displayed at a location on the display. Another displayed window is shown visually animating and forming from the first displayed window. An authentication input dialog is displayed on the second displayed window, with the displayed authentication input dialog corresponding to the software application. Authentication data is received at the authentication input dialog and is authenticated. | 05-12-2011 |
20120176946 | Power Management On Portable Devices - A computing apparatus receives data that corresponds to a wireless network connection established with an access point. The computing apparatus determines whether the access point corresponds to a predetermined access point type, and also determines that a device is to transition to a reduced power state. When the access point corresponds to the predetermined access point type and the determines that the device is to transition to the reduced power state, the computing apparatus transitions the device from a first power state to a reduced power state, and maintains the wireless network connection by using at least a subset of wireless functionality operatively coupled to the device. | 07-12-2012 |
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20100178630 | Dental Tray - The present invention is dental tray for applying treatment gels to a person's teeth. The dental tray is sized and shaped to accommodate the dental arch of a person's oral cavity and is constructed from a temperature-dependent material such that the dental arch forms to the shape of the person's teeth profile at temperatures at or above that of the person's oral cavity. Once the dental tray is fitted to the person's specific teeth profile, a treatment gel is applied to the dental tray, the dental tray reinserted and the treatment gel applied to the person's teeth by contact therewith. In one embodiment of the present invention, the treatment gel is applied to the unformed dental tray such that the dental tray is fitted to the person's teeth profile simultaneous with the treatment thereof. | 07-15-2010 |
20110232861 | Air Handling Unit With Integral Inner Wall Features - An air handling unit has an interior wall configured to selectively retain a removable component of the air handling unit. An air handling unit has an interior wall configured as a drain pan. An air handling unit has an outer skin joined to the interior wall, an insulator disposed between the interior wall and the outer skin, and the interior wall has a mounting channel configured to selectively retain a removable component of the air handling unit. | 09-29-2011 |
20110237177 | Modular Air Handling Unit - An air handling unit has a first modular cabinet comprising a first profile, a second modular cabinet comprising a second profile that is complementary to the first profile, and the first profile comprises an alignment feature. An air handling unit has a heat exchanger cabinet comprising a first profile, a blower cabinet comprising a second profile complementary to the first profile, a first connector system disposed at least partially on each of the heat exchanger cabinet and the blower cabinet, and the first connector system is operable to releasably secure the first profile to the second profile. An air handling unit has a first modular cabinet comprising a first portion of a first connection system and a second modular cabinet comprising a second portion of the first connection system. A component of the first portion may be least partially received within the second portion. | 09-29-2011 |
20150037184 | DOUBLE-ENDED SCROLL COMPRESSOR LUBRICATION OF ONE ORBITING SCROLL BEARING VIA CRANKSHAFT OIL GALLERY FROM ANOTHER ORBITING SCROLL BEARING - A scroll compressor orbiting scroll bearing lubrication system includes a scroll compressor crankshaft having a lubricating fluid gallery extending therethrough between a first stage orbiting scroll and a second stage orbiting scroll. The first stage employs an orbiting scroll radial bearing and an orbiting scroll hydrodynamic thrust bearing, while the second stage employs an orbiting scroll radial bearing and an orbiting scroll hydrostatic thrust bearing. Lubricating fluid is supplied to the second stage orbiting scroll radial bearing via the lubricating fluid gallery. | 02-05-2015 |
20150037185 | ORBITING CRANKSHAFT DRIVE PIN AND ASSOCIATED DRIVE PIN SLEEVE GEOMETRY - A compressor crankshaft assembly includes a crankshaft and an eccentric drive pin extending from one end of the crankshaft. The shape of the drive pin viewed into the exposed end of the drive pin is defined by the intersection of a first cylinder that is coaxial with the axis of a substantially cylindrical orbital bearing journaled and installed to receive the eccentric drive pin and a second cylinder that is coaxial with the axis of a substantially cylindrical main bearing journaled and installed to rotatably receive the crankshaft, such that the area defined by the intersecting portion is less than the area defined by either cylinder. | 02-05-2015 |
20150037192 | SCROLL COMPRESSOR WITH PRESSURIZED OIL BALANCE PISTON - A scroll compressor includes an orbiting scroll member disposed within a compressor housing. The orbiting scroll member has a substantially circular baseplate and a generally spiral wrap extending from its base. A first seal is disposed proximal to the outer periphery of the orbiting scroll baseplate to provide an external seal between the baseplate and the housing. A second seal is disposed radially inward from the first seal to provide an internal seal between the baseplate and the housing. A space between the internal seal and the external seal defines a balance piston chamber. The balance piston chamber is pressurized via a high or intermediate pressure oil source to reduce thrust loading on the baseplate caused by an axial pressure differential across the baseplate. | 02-05-2015 |
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20100019538 | Modular Architecture for Combat Tactical Vehicle - A combat tactical modular vehicle structure including a center frame module comprising a front bulkhead a cab portion and a rear bulkhead where the center frame module includes an integrated armor so that the integrated armor is a part of center frame module or the center frame module has at least one piece of armor attached to the center frame module, a front frame module comprising an engine subframe where the front frame module is connected to the front bulkhead by a plurality of mechanical coupling devices, and a rear frame module comprising a gearbox subframe where the rear frame module is connected to the rear bulkhead by the plurality of mechanical coupling devices for selectively connecting and disconnecting the front frame module to the front bulkhead without substantially affecting the connection and the rear frame module to the rear bulkhead without substantially affecting the connection. | 01-28-2010 |
20110175398 | MODULAR ARCHITECTURE FOR COMBAT TACTICAL VEHICLE - A combat tactical modular vehicle structure including a center frame module comprising a front bulkhead a cab portion and a rear bulkhead where the center frame module includes an integrated armor so that the integrated armor is a part of center frame module or the center frame module has at least one piece of armor attached to the center frame module, a front frame module comprising an engine subframe where the front frame module is connected to the front bulkhead by a plurality of mechanical coupling devices, and a rear frame module comprising a gearbox subframe where the rear frame module is connected to the rear bulkhead by the plurality of mechanical coupling devices for selectively connecting and disconnecting the front frame module to the front bulkhead without substantially affecting the connection and the rear frame module to the rear bulkhead without substantially affecting the connection. | 07-21-2011 |
20110219719 | TRANSITION-JOINTS FOR JOINING DISSIMILAR MATERIALS - An assembly includes a first structural member made from a first material, such as aluminum, and having a first and a second flange, a second structural member having a first and a second flange and made from a second material, such as magnesium, and a third and a fourth structural member made from the first material and each having a first and second flange for contacting with the flanges of the first and second structural members so as to lock the first and second members together. | 09-15-2011 |
20120186428 | BLAST ENERGY ABSORPTION SYSTEM - Blast energy absorption system capable of being integrated into the structure of a vehicle having removable, interchangeable, and configurable components adaptable to configure the vehicle for varying mission threats. The blast energy absorption system has a plurality of independent energy absorbing systems including one or more in combination of the following: a floor structure, a housing, cross beam members, adjustable energy absorbing containers, and an understructure. Each component may be an independent reactant system. The integral relationship between the above mentioned components forms a system that absorbs and distributes blast energy to minimize energy transfer to the occupants of the vehicle. Blast energy absorption system is capable of many configurations depending on the threat level of a mission. | 07-26-2012 |
20140318360 | BLAST ENERGY ABSORPTION SYSTEM - Blast energy absorption system capable of being integrated into the structure of a vehicle having removable, interchangeable, and configurable components adaptable to configure the vehicle for varying mission threats. The blast energy absorption system has a plurality of independent energy absorbing systems including one or more in combination of the following: a floor structure, a housing, cross beam members, adjustable energy absorbing containers, and an understructure. Each component may be an independent reactant system. The integral relationship between the above mentioned components forms a system that absorbs and distributes blast energy to minimize energy transfer to the occupants of the vehicle. Blast energy absorption system is capable of many configurations depending on the threat level of a mission. | 10-30-2014 |
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20090205083 | Engineered zinc finger proteins targeting 5-enolpyruvyl shikimate-3-phosphate synthase genes - The present disclosure relates to engineered zinc finger proteins that target 5-enolpyruvyl shikimate-3-phosphate synthase (EPSPS) genes in plants and methods of using such zinc finger proteins in modulating gene expression, gene inactivation, and targeted gene modification. In particular, the disclosure pertains to zinc finger nucleases for targeted cleavage and alteration of EPSPS genes. | 08-13-2009 |
20110151441 | ENDPOINT TAQMAN METHODS FOR DETERMINING ZYGOSITY OF CORN COMPRISING TC1507 EVENTS - A method for zygosity analysis of the maize Cry1F event TC1507 is provided. The method provides TC1507 event-specific and maize endogenous reference gene-specific primers and TaqMan probe combinations for use in an endpoint biplex TaqMan PCR assay capable of producing robust genotype calls for assisting in molecular breeding of TC1507. | 06-23-2011 |
20110167521 | Engineered zinc finger proteins targeting plant genes involved in fatty acid biosynthesis - The present disclosure relates to engineered zinc finger proteins that target genes in plants involved in fatty acid biosynthesis. Methods of using such zinc finger proteins in modulating gene expression, gene inactivation, and targeted gene modification are also provided. | 07-07-2011 |
20120244533 | DETECTION OF AAD1 EVENT DAS-40278-9 - This invention relates in part to detecting herbicide tolerant plants—more specifically, an aad-1 transformation event in corn plants. The subject invention also provides assays for detecting the presence of the subject event in a sample (of corn grain, for example). Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are also provided. The subject invention also relates in part to plant breeding using the subject methods. In some embodiments, said event/polynucleotide sequence can be “stacked” with other traits. More specifically, the invention relates in part to an endpoint TaqMan PCR assay for AAD-1 corn event 40278-9. Some embodiments are directed to assays that are capable of high throughput zygosity analysis. The subject invention further relates, in part, to the use of a preferred reference gene for use in determining zygosity. | 09-27-2012 |
20120258867 | HIGH THROUGH-PUT ANALYSIS OF TRANSGENE BORDERS - The present invention is a method to identify unknown DNA sequences which flank known DNA sequences. The invention improves the accuracy, sensitivity, and reproducibility for determining unknown DNA sequences which flank a known DNA sequence. This claimed method can be deployed as a high throughput method to quickly and efficiently identify plant genomic chromosomal sequences which flank a transgene. Further analysis of these unknown sequences can be used to characterize the transgene insertion site for the identification of rearrangements, insertions and deletions which result from the integration of the transgene. In addition, analysis of the chromosomal flanking sequences can be used to identify the location of the transgene on the chromosome. | 10-11-2012 |
20130029329 | DETECTION OF AAD-12 SOYBEAN EVENT 416 - The invention relates in part to methods of detecting an AAD-12 soybean event. The subject invention provides assays for detecting the presence of the subject event in a sample (of soybeans, for example). Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are also provided. More specifically, the present invention relates in part to an endpoint TaqMan PCR assay for the AAD-12 soybean event. Some embodiments are directed to assays that are capable of high throughput zygosity analysis. The subject invention further relates, in part, to the discovery of a preferred reference gene for use in determining zygosity. This invention also relates in part to plant breeding using any of the subject methods. In some embodiments, said event/polynucleotide sequence can be “stacked” with other traits. The subject procedures can be used to uniquely identify soybean lines comprising the event of the subject invention. | 01-31-2013 |
20130104257 | CONSTRUCT AND METHOD FOR EXPRESSING TRANSGENES USING A BRASSICA BIDIRECTIONAL CONSTITUTIVE PROMOTER - Provided are constructs and methods for expressing multiple genes in plant cells and/or plant tissues using a disclosed bidirectional promoter from | 04-25-2013 |
20130130920 | HIGH THROUGH-PUT ANALYSIS OF TRANSGENE BORDERS - A method of analyzing, in chromosomal DNA having a transgene incorporated therein, a DNA flanking region derived from the chromosome which is adjacent to the transgene. Wherein, the DNA flanking region is characterized by isolation and digestion of genomic DNA with a restriction enzyme, ligation of a double stranded adapter to the isolated and digested genomic DNA, a primer extension reaction of the adapter ligated genomic DNA, and the isolation of the primer extension reaction product via a streptavidin-biotin interaction. The DNA flanking region is further characterized via subsequent PCR amplification reactions and DNA sequencing. | 05-23-2013 |
20130145503 | ENGINEERED ZINC FINGER PROTEINS TARGETING 5-ENOLPYRUVYL SHIKIMATE-3-PHOSPHATE SYNTHASE GENES - The present disclosure relates to engineered zinc finger proteins that target 5-enolpyruvyl shikimate-3-phosphate synthase (EPSPS) genes in plants and methods of using such zinc finger proteins in modulating gene expression, gene inactivation, and targeted gene modification. In particular, the disclosure pertains to zinc finger nucleases for targeted cleavage and alteration of EPSPS genes. | 06-06-2013 |
20130338006 | STACKED HERBICIDE TOLERANCE EVENT 8291.45.36.2, RELATED TRANSGENIC SOYBEAN LINES, AND DETECTION THEREOF - This invention relates to soybean event pDAB8291.45.36.2, which includes a novel expression cassette comprising multiple traits conferring resistance to glyphosate, aryloxyalkanoate, and glufosinate herbicides. This invention also relates in part to methods of controlling resistant weeds, plant breeding, and herbicide tolerant plants. In some embodiments, the event sequence can be “stacked” with other traits, including, for example, other herbicide tolerance gene(s) and/or insect-inhibitory proteins. This invention further relates in part to detection methods, including endpoint TaqMan PCR assays, for the detection of Event pDAB8291.45.36.2 in soybeans and related plant material. Some embodiments can perform high throughput zygosity analysis of plant material and other embodiments can be used to uniquely identify the zygosity of and breed soybean lines comprising the event of the subject invention. Kits and conditions useful in conducting these assays are also provided. | 12-19-2013 |
20140090113 | ENGINEERED TRANSGENE INTEGRATION PLATFORM (ETIP) FOR GENE TARGETING AND TRAIT STACKING - An Engineered Transgene Integration Platform (ETIP) is described that can be inserted randomly or at targeted locations in plant genomes to facilitate rapid selection and detection of a GOI that is perfectly targeted (both the 5′ and 3′ ends) at the ETIP genomic location. One element in the subject disclosure is the introduction of specific double stranded breaks within the ETIP. In some embodiments, an ETIP is described using zinc finger nuclease binding sites, but may utilize other targeting technologies such as meganucleases, CRISPRs, TALs, or leucine zippers. Also described are compositions of, and methods for producing, transgenic plants wherein the donor or payload DNA expresses one or more products of an exogenous nucleic acid sequence (e.g. protein or RNA) that has been stably-integrated into an ETIP in a plant cell. In embodiments, the ETIP facilitates testing of gene candidates and plant expression vectors from ideation through Development phases. | 03-27-2014 |
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20110226343 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CARTRIDGE-BASED CARBONATION OF BEVERAGES - Systems, methods and cartridges for carbonating a precursor liquid, such as water, to form a beverage. A carbon dioxide source can be provided in a cartridge which is used to generate carbon dioxide gas that is dissolved into the precursor liquid. A beverage medium, such as a powdered drink mix or liquid syrup, may be provided in the same, or a separate cartridge as the carbon dioxide source and mixed with the precursor liquid to form a beverage. The use of one or more cartridges for the carbon dioxide source and/or beverage medium may make for an easy to use and mess-free system for making carbonated beverages, e.g., in the consumer's home. | 09-22-2011 |
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20130129870 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CARTRIDGE-BASED CARBONATION OF BEVERAGES - Systems, methods and cartridges for carbonating or otherwise dissolving gas in a precursor liquid, such as water, to form a beverage. A gas source can be provided in a cartridge which is used to generate gas that is dissolved into the precursor liquid. A beverage medium, such as a powdered drink mix or liquid syrup, may be provided in the same, or a separate cartridge as the gas source and mixed with the precursor liquid to form a beverage. The use of one or more cartridges for the gas source and/or beverage medium may make for an easy to use and mess-free system for making sparkling beverages, e.g., in the consumer's home. | 05-23-2013 |
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20110072715 | FUEL PRODUCTION FROM FEEDSTOCK CONTAINING TRIGLYCERIDE AND/OR FATTY ACID ALKYL ESTER - This invention relates to processes for the production of a fuel composition from a feedstock that comprises lipid material (e.g., bio-material) and mineral oil. The processes can be carried out without producing a significant mount of undesirable side reactions such as cracking, polymerization, and aromatization, which can be an undesirable consequence of large heats of reaction. As a result, the invention provides for the production of a product that is relatively high in quality, and catalyst used in the processes is not adversely affected to any significant extent. | 03-31-2011 |
20110163009 | HYDROPROCESSING OF HIGH NITROGEN FEED USING BULK CATALYST - Methods are provided for hydrotreating high nitrogen feeds with improved results for nitrogen removal, aromatic saturation, and/or sulfur removal. The method includes hydrotreating the feed with a supported hydrotreating catalyst followed by a bulk metal catalyst, the hydrotreated effluent of which can be suitable for use as a feed to an FCC reactor. | 07-07-2011 |
20110219669 | Hydroprocessing of diesel range biomolecules - Non-hydrotreated biocomponent feeds can be mixed with mineral feeds and processed under catalytic isomerization/dewaxing conditions. The catalytic isomerization/dewaxing conditions can be selected to advantageously also substantially deoxygenate the mixed feed. Diesel fuel products with improved cold flow properties can be produced. | 09-15-2011 |
20110219671 | DEWAXING OF RENEWABLE DIESEL FUEL - Feeds containing a hydrotreated biocomponent portion, and optionally a mineral portion, can be processed under catalytic conditions for isomerization and/or dewaxing. The sulfur content of the feed for dewaxing can be selected based on the hydrogenation metal used for the catalyst. Diesel fuel products with improved cold flow properties can be produced. | 09-15-2011 |
20110219672 | HYDROPROCESSING OF BIODIESEL FUELS AND BLENDS - A method for producing diesel fuel from biocomponent feeds includes hydrotreating the feed followed by catalytic dewaxing with a ZSM-48 containing catalyst. The hydrotreated feed may be cascaded directly to the dewaxing step, or the hydrotreated feed can undergo intermediate separation. The diesel fuel resulting from processing of the biocomponent feed exhibits superior cetane values. | 09-15-2011 |
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20120248008 | FUELS HYDROCRACKING WITH DEWAXING OF FUEL PRODUCTS - This invention relates to a process involving hydrocracking and dewaxing of a feedstream in which a converted fraction can correspond to a majority of the product from the reaction system, while an unconverted fraction can exhibit improved properties. In this hydrocracking process, it can be advantageous for the yield of unconverted fraction for gasoline fuel application to be controlled to maintain desirable cold flow properties for the unconverted fraction. Catalysts and conditions can be chosen to assist in attaining, or to optimize, desirable product yields and/or properties. | 10-04-2012 |
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20140165356 | CONVERSION OF A REFORMING PROCESS/UNIT INTO A PARTIAL NAPHTHA CRACKING PROCESS/UNIT - A cost effective method for reutilizing exiting refinery equipment associated with either a Reformer Unit or Isomerization Unit by converting such units into units and associated processes for hydrodesulfurizing and cracking naphtha feedstocks into light plant gases and chemical feedstocks. These existing Reformer or Isomerization units and processes can be converted into the processes described herein with very little capital expenditures, essentially utilizing almost all of the existing unit equipment, and with little to no major equipment replacements. The processes disclosed herein also effectively reduce the overproduction of naphtha currently experienced in many modern refineries that have resulted from a reduction in overall demand of gasoline products relative to other refinery products. | 06-19-2014 |
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