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20140277739 | Exosuit System - A flexible exosuit includes rigid and flexible elements configured to couple forces to a body of a wearer. Further, the flexible exosuit includes flexible linear actuators and clutched compliance elements to apply and/or modulate forces and/or compliances between segments of the body of the wearer. The flexible exosuit further includes electronic controllers, power sources and sensors. The flexible exosuit can be configured to apply forces to the body of the wearer to enable a variety of applications. In some examples, the flexible exosuit can be configured to augment the physical strength or endurance of the wearer. In some examples, the flexible exosuit can be configured to train the wearer to perform certain physical tasks. In some examples, the flexible exosuit can be configured to record physical activities of the wearer. | 09-18-2014 |
20150266180 | Exosuit System - A flexible exosuit includes rigid and flexible elements configured to couple forces to a body of a wearer. Further, the flexible exosuit includes flexible linear actuators and clutched compliance elements to apply and/or modulate forces and/or compliances between segments of the body of the wearer. The flexible exosuit further includes electronic controllers, power sources and sensors. The flexible exosuit can be configured to apply forces to the body of the wearer to enable a variety of applications. In some examples, the flexible exosuit can be configured to augment the physical strength or endurance of the wearer. In some examples, the flexible exosuit can be configured to train the wearer to perform certain physical tasks. In some examples, the flexible exosuit can be configured to record physical activities of the wearer. | 09-24-2015 |
20150266181 | Exosuit System - A flexible exosuit includes rigid and flexible elements configured to couple forces to a body of a wearer. Further, the flexible exosuit includes flexible linear actuators and clutched compliance elements to apply and/or modulate forces and/or compliances between segments of the body of the wearer. The flexible exosuit further includes electronic controllers, power sources and sensors. The flexible exosuit can be configured to apply forces to the body of the wearer to enable a variety of applications. In some examples, the flexible exosuit can be configured to augment the physical strength or endurance of the wearer. In some examples, the flexible exosuit can be configured to train the wearer to perform certain physical tasks. In some examples, the flexible exosuit can be configured to record physical activities of the wearer. | 09-24-2015 |
20150283789 | COMPOSITE MICROSTRUCTURES - Techniques for manufacturing composite microstructures may be realized as a three-dimensional structural component including first and second flat structural regions and a joint region connecting the first and second flat structural regions. The first, second, and joint regions can all include an integral flexible layer comprising a first flexible material that is fiber-reinforced and has a tear resistance greater than 10 N. At least the first and second regions can each include a structural layer comprising a second rigid material having greater stiffness than the first flexible material. | 10-08-2015 |
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20160034891 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ACTIVATING CREDENTIALS - Method and apparatus for activating credentials for transmission to a transaction processing system via a data communications network, the credentials being arranged in sets and a set including a unique identifier and verification data elements. Credentials are activated and are then available for use in at least one subsequent transaction. In the transaction, in response to receiving authorization from a user, the unique identifier and verification data elements from a set are transmitted to the transaction processing system on behalf of the user. Responsive to the user successfully authenticating, a plurality of options are transmitted to the user. This plurality of options corresponds to different set of credentials derived at least in part from data received via data communications from one or more trusted data processing systems remote from the user. The user selects one or more of the options resulting in one or more sets of credentials are activated. | 02-04-2016 |
20160034892 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTING CREDENTIALS - Method and apparatus for transmitting credentials to a transaction processing system, the credentials arranged in sets and a set including a unique identifier and verification data elements. Credentials are activated and are then available for use in at least one subsequent transaction. In the transaction, in response to receiving authorization from a user, the unique identifier and verification data elements from a set are transmitted to the transaction processing system for the user. The credentials are activated using an activation mode selected from at least a first activation mode and a second activation mode. In the first activation mode, additional user input for the verification data elements associated with the unique identifier is received from the user. In the second activation mode, the user is authenticated, and verification data elements are received via a data communications network are received from a trusted data processing system remote from the user. | 02-04-2016 |
20160036800 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING A UNIQUE IDENTIFIER - Method and apparatus for creating a second unique identifier for a user in a second system based on a first unique identifier for a user in a first system. A first authentication process is initiated based on a first unique identifier associated with the user in the first system. Responsive to the user successfully authenticating during the first authentication process, the second unique identifier for a user in the second system is generated. The second unique identifier is based on user data associated with the first unique identifier in the first system, and the second unique identifier is different from the first unique identifier. | 02-04-2016 |
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20080296841 | CONTAINER INCLUDING AN INTERACTIVE GAME BOARD AND BLANK FOR MAKING THE SAME - A container constructed from a blank of foldable sheet material is provided. The container includes an interactive board game. The container further includes a top wall and an opposing bottom wall, a back wall and an opposing front wall, and a pair of opposing side walls. A game board is included on at least one of the walls, and at least one game piece is removably defined within one of the walls. The game piece is removable from the wall and is movable on the game board. The container further includes a game event indicator included on one of the walls. The game event indicator indicates an event occurring within the board game. | 12-04-2008 |
20120234724 | SHIPPING AND DISPLAY CONTAINER AND BLANK FOR FORMING SAME - A container formed from a blank of sheet material includes, in an exemplary embodiment, opposing side walls, a front end wall, a back end wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall. An opening lip extends from a portion of the bottom of the front wall. Perforation lines extend diagonally from each end of the lip. Each perforation line extends to a side wall. Each side wall includes a perforation line extending from one of the front wall perforation lines to the upper corner of the sidewall adjacent the back end wall. Access holes are located in each side wall adjacent to the side wall perforation line. Another perforation line extends the width of the back end wall and intersects each of the perforation lines of the side walls. | 09-20-2012 |
20140367308 | SHIPPING AND DISPLAY CONTAINER AND BLANK FOR FORMING SAME - A container formed from a blank of sheet material includes, in an exemplary embodiment, opposing side walls, a front end wall, a back end wall, a top wall, and a bottom wall. An opening lip extends from a portion of the bottom of the front wall. Perforation lines extend diagonally from each end of the lip. Each perforation line extends to a side wall. Each side wall includes a perforation line extending from one of the front wall perforation lines to the upper corner of the sidewall adjacent the back end wall. Access holes are located in each side wall adjacent to the side wall perforation line. Another perforation line extends the width of the back end wall and intersects each of the perforation lines of the side walls. | 12-18-2014 |
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20090185687 | Systems and Methods for Mutual Authentication Using One Time Codes - Methods and systems for mutual authentication and personalizing a transaction device, such as a payment, transaction, or identity card. Successively generated one time codes are calculated by a first and second entity. One of the codes is transmitted to the second entity, which verifies the code is proper, then encrypts a second one time code using a third one time code and transmits the encrypted data to the first entity. The first entity decrypts the data using the third one time code, verifies the encrypted second one time code is proper, thereby mutually authenticating, and establishing a shared encryption key for subsequent communications, including transmission of personalization data. | 07-23-2009 |
20120303960 | Systems and Methods for Mutual Authentication Using One Time Codes - Methods and systems for mutual authentication and personalizing a transaction device, such as a payment, transaction, or identity card. Successively generated one time codes are calculated by a first and second entity. One of the codes is transmitted to the second entity, which verifies the code is proper, then encrypts a second one time code using a third one time code and transmits the encrypted data to the first entity. The first entity decrypts the data using the third one time code, verifies the encrypted second one time code is proper, thereby mutually authenticating, and establishing a shared encryption key for subsequent communications, including transmission of personalization data. | 11-29-2012 |
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20100044433 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO REMOTELY ISSUE PROXIMITY PAYMENT DEVICES - Pursuant to some embodiments, methods, apparatus, systems, devices, and means for issuing a payment device from a remote dispensing device are provided which include receiving a request to purchase a payment device from the remote dispensing device, the request including a load amount. Device information is read from a pre-personalized payment device in the remote dispensing device, and a request is made to an issuer of the pre-personalized payment device, for personalization data to personalize the pre-personalized payment device. In some embodiments, the request is sent over a secure authenticated session established between a module of the dispensing device and the issuer. The personalization data is loaded in the pre-personalized payment device to create a personalized payment device, and the personalized payment device is dispensed for use by a consumer. | 02-25-2010 |
20100161488 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BIOMETRIC VERIFICATION - Pursuant to some embodiments, methods, systems, apparatus, computer program code and means for verifying a cardholder during a transaction involving a transaction device and a terminal are provided. Pursuant to some embodiments, the invention includes transmitting biometric rule information from a transaction device to a terminal, the biometric rule information defining a biometric sample to be acquired at the terminal, receiving, from the terminal, a detected biometric sample. The detected biometric sample is compared to a biometric reference template stored in the transaction device, and the cardholder is verified if the detected biometric sample matches the biometric reference template. | 06-24-2010 |
20100174612 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND ARTICLES FOR USE IN ASSOCIATION WITH TOKEN - In some embodiments, a method comprises receiving a request from a customer to temporarily associate a token issued to the customer with a payment account associated with the customer, and temporarily associating the token with the payment account in response at least in part to the request. In some embodiments, a method comprises issuing a token to a customer before the token is associated with a payment account; and arranging for the customer to have an ability to request that the token be associated with a payment account and usable as a payment token. In some embodiments, a method comprises receiving a mapping associating an identifier of a token with a payment account; receiving the identifier from a point of sale system; and determining the payment account based at least in part on the mapping and the identifier received from the point of sale system. In some embodiments, apparatus comprises: a processing system to: receive a request from a customer to temporarily associate a token issued to the customer with a payment account associated with the customer, and temporarily associate the token with the payment account in response at least in part to the request. In some embodiments, apparatus comprises: a processing system to: receive a mapping associating an identifier of a token with a payment account; receive the identifier from a point of sale system; and determine the payment account based at least in part on the mapping and the identifier received from the point of sale system. | 07-08-2010 |
20130067216 | IN-MARKET PERSONALIZATION OF PAYMENT DEVICES - Systems and methods for remotely personalizing payment devices for consumers are described. In an embodiment, a system includes a MOTAPS server computer that provides data preparation functions and a trusted service provider (TSP) personalization server computer. The system also includes a service provider computer operably coupled to the TSP personalization server computer, and a remote personalization device (RPD) operably coupled to the service provider computer. The RPD transmits personalization requests, receives personalization data, and personalizes a payment device before providing the personalized payment device to a consumer. | 03-14-2013 |
20130332365 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BIOMETRIC VERIFICATION - Methods, systems and apparatus for verifying a cardholder during a transaction involving a payment device and a terminal are provided. In some embodiments, the payment device transmits a first biometric information template to a terminal, receives a first sample template, determines that a match occurs between the first sample template and a first biometric reference template, and determines that a verification sequence applies to the transaction requiring satisfaction of a second biometric rule. In an implementation, the payment device then transmits a second biometric information template, receives a second sample template, determines that a match occurs between the second sample template and a second biometric reference template, and transmits a verification status of the cardholder. | 12-12-2013 |
20140291395 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO REMOTELY ISSUE PROXIMITY PAYMENT DEVICES - Methods and apparatus for issuing a payment device from a remote dispensing device are provided. In an embodiment, a dispensing device receives a purchase request including a load amount, to purchase a proximity payment device. The dispensing device reads proximity payment device information from a stored pre-personalized proximity payment device, establishes a secure communications channel with a security terminal, encrypts a personalization data request, transmits it to the proximity device issuer server, and receives an encrypted personalization message. The dispensing device then decrypts the encrypted personalization message to obtain personalization data, writes the personalization data and the load amount to the pre-personalized proximity payment device, and then dispenses the personalized proximity payment device. | 10-02-2014 |
20150262167 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO REMOTELY ISSUE PROXIMITY PAYMENT DEVICES - A system is described for remotely issuing a payment device. The system includes a payment network, a chip card issuer and a remote dispensing device. The remote dispensing device is configured to receive a request from a consumer to purchase a proximity payment card, to transmit a transaction authorization request to the payment network and to receive a transaction authorization. The remote dispensing device then reads proximity payment card information from a pre-personalized proximity payment card, transmits it and a request for personalization data to the chip card issuer, receives the personalization data and transmits it to the pre-personalized proximity payment card to store thereon to create a personalized proximity payment card, and lastly dispenses the personalized proximity payment card to the consumer. | 09-17-2015 |
20160026998 | IN-MARKET PERSONALIZATION OF PAYMENT DEVICES - Described are methods and systems for remotely personalizing a payment device. In an embodiment, a trusted service provider (TSP) personalization server receives a payment device personalization request from a remote personalization device (RPD), determines that a hardware security token (HST) permits issuance of the payment device, and transmits a personalization data request to an issuer. The TSP personalization server then receives the requested personalization data from a Mobile Over-the-Air Provisioning Service (MOTAPS) server, generates session keys, converts data from the MOTAPS server into payment device application process data unit (APDU) data, and then transmits the personalization data and APDU data to the RPD to load onto a payment device. | 01-28-2016 |
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20090173985 | Dense arrays and charge storage devices - There is provided a monolithic three dimensional array of charge storage devices which includes a plurality of device levels, wherein at least one surface between two successive device levels is planarized by chemical mechanical polishing. | 07-09-2009 |
20110019467 | VERTICALLY STACKED FIELD PROGRAMMABLE NONVOLATILE MEMORY AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - A memory cell is provided that includes a first conductor, a second conductor, a steering element that is capable of providing substantially unidirectional current flow, and a state change element coupled in series with the steering element. The state change element is capable of retaining a programmed state, and the steering element and state change element are vertically aligned with one another. Other aspects are also provided. | 01-27-2011 |
20110156044 | DENSE ARRAYS AND CHARGE STORAGE DEVICES - There is provided a monolithic three dimensional array of charge storage devices which includes a plurality of device levels, wherein at least one surface between two successive device levels is planarized by chemical mechanical polishing. | 06-30-2011 |
20120223380 | DENSE ARRAYS AND CHARGE STORAGE DEVICES - There is provided a monolithic three dimensional array of charge storage devices which includes a plurality of device levels, wherein at least one surface between two successive device levels is planarized by chemical mechanical polishing. | 09-06-2012 |
20120250396 | VERTICALLY STACKED FIELD PROGRAMMABLE NONVOLATILE MEMORY AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - A memory cell is provided that includes a steering element, and a non-volatile state change element coupled in series with the steering element. The steering element and state change element are disposed in a vertically-oriented pillar. Other aspects are also provided. | 10-04-2012 |
20130314970 | PILLAR-SHAPED NONVOLATILE MEMORY AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - A pillar-shaped memory cell is provided that includes a steering element, and a non-volatile state change element coupled in series with the steering element. Other aspects are also provided. | 11-28-2013 |
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20140239248 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL NONVOLATILE MEMORY AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - A three-dimensional memory is provided that includes a first memory level and a second memory level monolithically formed above the first memory level. The first memory level includes a first steering element coupled in series with and vertically stacked above or below a first non-volatile state change element. The second memory level includes a second steering element coupled in series with and vertically stacked above or below a second non-volatile state change element. Other aspects are also provided. | 08-28-2014 |
20150044833 | DENSE ARRAYS AND CHARGE STORAGE DEVICES - There is provided a monolithic three dimensional array of charge storage devices which includes a plurality of device levels, wherein at least one surface between two successive device levels is planarized by chemical mechanical polishing. | 02-12-2015 |
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20120220836 | Multipurpose Host System for Invasive Cardiovascular Diagnostic Measurement Acquisition and Display - A multifunctional invasive cardiovascular diagnostic measurement host is disclosed that interfaces a variety of sensor devices, such as guide wire-mounted pressure sensors, flow sensors, temperature sensors, etc, and provides a multi-mode graphical user interface providing a plurality of displays in accordance with the various types of sensors and measurements rendered by the sensors. | 08-30-2012 |
20120220837 | Multipurpose Host System for Invasive Cardiovascular Diagnostic Measurement Acquisition and Display - A multifunctional invasive cardiovascular diagnostic measurement host is disclosed that interfaces a variety of sensor devices, such as guide wire-mounted pressure sensors, flow sensors, temperature sensors, etc, and provides a multi-mode graphical user interface providing a plurality of displays in accordance with the various types of sensors and measurements rendered by the sensors. | 08-30-2012 |
20140121475 | Multipurpose Host System for Invasive Cardiovascular Diagnostic Measurement Acquisition and Display - A multifunctional invasive cardiovascular diagnostic measurement host is disclosed that interfaces a variety of sensor devices, such as guide wire-mounted pressure sensors, flow sensors, temperature sensors, etc, and provides a multi-mode graphical user interface providing a plurality of displays in accordance with the various types of sensors and measurements rendered by the sensors. | 05-01-2014 |
20140180032 | System and Method for Multi-Site Intravascular Measurement - Systems and methods for obtaining and processing data collected using a multi-site intravascular sensing device are provided. Some embodiments are directed to locating a structure within a vessel and performing an examination of the structure once it has been located. In one embodiment, an elongate member has a plurality of sensors and set of measurements is obtained using the plurality of sensors, the set of measurements including at least one measurement from each sensor of the plurality of sensors. The various sensor measurements are compared and a difference in a vascular characteristic is determined from the compared measurements. The location of the structure may be determined based on the adjacent sensors. | 06-26-2014 |
20140180087 | Display Control for a Multi-Sensor Medical Device - Systems and methods for user control over the acquisition, processing, and presentation of medical data are provided. Some embodiments are particularly directed to controlling the display of multi-modality medical data in a multi-modality processing system. In one embodiment, a medical imaging system receives a set of medical data including a first data subset collected using a first sensor and a second data subset collected using a second sensor, where the first sensor and the second sensor are different. A display attribute to be applied to the first data subset independent of the second data subset is received. An instruction is generated that affects the processing of the first data subset based on the display attribute. The first data subset is processed according to the instruction. The processed first data subset is displayed according to the display attribute, and the second data subset is displayed independent of the display attribute. | 06-26-2014 |
20140218210 | Medical Communication Hub and Associated Methods - A medical sensing system including a data acquisition module operable to receive patient data from a medical sensing device, the data acquisition module being operable to packetize the patient data, a processing module operable to process the packetized first patient data, a user interface module operable to present the processed packetized patient data within a graphical user interface, and a message queue module in communication with the data acquisition module, processing module, and user interface module, the message queue module being operable to receive the packetized patient data from the modules, temporarily store the packetized patient data, and make the packetized patient data available for retrieval by the modules. | 08-07-2014 |
20140275844 | Universal Patient Interface Module and Associated Devices, Systems, and Methods - An intravascular device interface and associated systems and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the intravascular device interface includes a housing containing one or more processors in communication with a memory, a first connector, and a second connector. The first connector is secured to the housing and configured to interface with a proximal connector of an imaging intravascular device sized and shaped for insertion into human vasculature. The second connector is also secured to the housing and is configured to interface with a proximal connector of a physiology intravascular device. The one or more processors process data received from the first connector or the second connector for transmission over a device output. In some embodiments disclosed herein, an intravascular device interface includes a single connector that may be configured to support a non-rotational imaging device or a rotational imaging device. | 09-18-2014 |
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20120102742 | HAIR REMOVAL DEVICE WITH REMOVABLE PERSONAL CARE BOTTLE - A hair removal device with a handle and a cartridge mounted to one end of the handle. A personal care bottle is removably secured to the handle. The personal care bottle has a first end wall disposed within the handle, a second end wall defining an aperture opposite the first end wall, and a pair of opposing walls wherein one of the opposing walls is disposed within the handle and the other opposing wall is spaced apart from the handle. | 05-03-2012 |
20120102744 | LIQUID DISPENSING HAIR REMOVAL KIT - A hair removal kit having a handle, a cover removably engagable to the handle, and a cartridge removably engagable to the handle. The cartridge has at least one blade. A removable dispensing unit is disposed within the handle. The dispensing unit has a pump, an applicator in liquid communication with the pump, and a reservoir having a first position and a second position. The reservoir is in liquid communication with the pump in the second position, but not in liquid communication with the pump in the first position. | 05-03-2012 |
20120102745 | HAIR REMOVAL DEVICE WITH CARTRIDGE RETENTION COVER - A liquid dispensing hair removal device with a cartridge having at least one blade. The liquid dispensing hair removal device has a handle with a pair of opposing movable arms removably engaged to the cartridge. A dispensing unit is disposed within the handle. A cover is removably mounted to the handle. The cover has a closed position with a pair of cartridge retention members positioned between the pair of arms of the handle. The cartridge retention members contact the pair of arms preventing disengagement of the cartridge from the handle. | 05-03-2012 |
20120102746 | CARTRIDGE BIASING APPLICATOR FOR A HAIR REMOVAL DEVICE - A liquid dispensing hair removal device having a handle. A cartridge is pivotably mounted to the handle. The cartridge has a guard, a cap, and a blade between the guard and the cap. A dispensing unit is within the handle. The dispensing unit has a reservoir, a pump in liquid communication with the reservoir, and a resilient applicator in liquid communication with the pump. The applicator engages the cartridge and flexes as the cartridge pivots applying a biasing force against the cartridge. | 05-03-2012 |
20120102761 | HAIR REMOVAL CARTRIDGE WITH ELONGATED RECESS - A hair removal cartridge having a housing, a cap, and at least one blade mounted to the housing. The blade has a blade edge in front of the cap. A guard is in front of the blade. The guard defines an elongated recess having an overall width extending parallel to the blade that is 70% to 100% of an overall width of the guard. | 05-03-2012 |
20120103928 | PERSONAL CARE BOTTLE - A personal care bottle with a first end wall and a second end wall opposite the first end wall. The second end wall defines an aperture. The personal care bottle has a top surface and an opposing bottom surface connecting the first and second end walls. The bottom surface has a wall thickness that is less than a wall thickness of the top surface. | 05-03-2012 |
20130097868 | Hair Removal Cartridge with Elongated Recess Region - A cartridge with a housing having a cap, a guard having a base, and at least one blade mounted to the housing. The blade has a blade edge between the cap and the guard. The guard has an elongated recessed region and one or more trailing projections between the blade edge and the elongated recessed region. The elongated recessed region has one or more leading projections positioned below a tangent line extending from the cap to one of the trailing projections. | 04-25-2013 |
20130145601 | PERSONAL-CARE APPLIANCE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A personal-care appliance having a handle defining a cavity. A fluid connector is positioned within the cavity. A fluid reservoir is positioned within the cavity. The fluid reservoir has a frangible seal that is spaced apart from the fluid connector. A cover is mounted to the handle over the cavity. | 06-13-2013 |
20130145624 | Personal-care appliance having pivoting fluid connector - A fluid dispensing razor with a handle defining a cavity configured to receive a fluid reservoir. A fluid dispensing cartridge is mounted to the handle. A fluid connector is pivotably coupled to the handle. The fluid connector has a neutral position and a biased loading position. The fluid connector in the biased loading position is inclined at an angle of about 10 degrees to about 60 degrees relative to the fluid connector in the neutral position. | 06-13-2013 |
20150013166 | PERSONAL-CARE APPLIANCE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A personal-care appliance having a handle defining a cavity. A fluid connector is positioned within the cavity. A fluid reservoir is positioned within the cavity. The fluid reservoir has a frangible seal that is spaced apart from the fluid connector. A cover is mounted to the handle over the cavity. | 01-15-2015 |
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20090215620 | ENHANCED SECURITY OF OPTICAL ARTICLE - An optical article comprising a primary mark disposed on the optical article and a secondary mark disposed on the optical article in close proximity to the primary mark. The primary mark comprises a first optical-state change material and the secondary mark comprises a second optical-state change material. The optical article is transformed from a pre-activated state to an activated state when a localized authorized activation method is used that selectively activates the primary mark. The optical article is transformed from a pre-activated state to an deactivated state when a non-localized unauthorized activation method is used that activates the secondary mark along with the primary mark resulting in the second optical-state change material undergoing a reverse color change when compared to the first optical-state change material. An optical article with a single mark including multiple color change optical-state change material is also disclosed. Methods of covering and encapsulating the marks are also disclosed. | 08-27-2009 |
20120267574 | MATERIALS FOR OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES - Energy efficient optoelectronic devices include an electroluminescent layer containing a polymer made up of structural units of formula I and II; | 10-25-2012 |
20140261388 | THERMO-RESPONSIVE ASSEMBLY AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - In an embodiment, an assembly, comprising: a glazing layer; a light absorbing layer; and a thermo-responsive layer between the glazing layer and the light absorbing layer. The thermo-responsive layer comprises a matrix polymer having a glass transition temperature and an inorganic filler, wherein the matrix polymer comprises 0.5 to 10 weight percent of repeat units derived from acrylonitrile, based upon a total weight of the matrix polymer. The refractive indices of the matrix polymer and the inorganic filler differ by less than or equal to 0.05 at 25° C. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272282 | THERMO-RESPONSIVE ASSEMBLY AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME - In an embodiment, an assembly comprises: a glazing layer; a light absorbing layer; and a thermo-responsive layer between the glazing layer and the light absorbing layer, wherein the thermo-responsive layer comprises a matrix polymer having a glass transition temperature and an inorganic filler having a particle size, wherein refractive indices of the matrix polymer and the inorganic filler differ by less than or equal to 0.05 at 25° C. In an embodiment, a method of making the assembly comprises: forming the glazing layer; forming the light absorbing layer; and forming the thermo-responsive layer between the glazing layer and the light absorbing layer, wherein the thermo-responsive layer comprises a matrix polymer having a glass transition temperature and an inorganic filler having a particle size, wherein refractive indices of the matrix polymer and the inorganic filler differ by less than or equal to 0.05 at 25° C. | 09-18-2014 |
20150136712 | HYDROPHILIC-OLEOPHOBIC COPOLYMER COMPOSITION AND USES THEREOF - Provided herein are copolymers and copolymer compositions that are both hydrophilic and oleophobic. The copolymers include structural units derived from a fluoroalkyl monomer and a zwitterionic monomer. It further relates to membranes formed by coating a porous substrate with the copolymeric compositions. The copolymeric coating imparts hydrophilicity and oleophobicity/oil-tolerance to the membranes. The uses of such membranes as microfiltration membrane or ultrafiltration membrane are also provided. | 05-21-2015 |
20150265977 | FOULING RESISTANT MEMBRANES FOR WATER TREATMENT - Methods for treating water containing dissolved solids, suspended solids, organic material, or combinations include contacting the water with a coated membrane comprising a coating material disposed on a membrane substrate, the coating material comprising structural units derived from a compound of formula I, a compound of formula II and a compound of formula III; | 09-24-2015 |
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20090072608 | Seat belt system and seat - A seat belt stowage apparatus includes a seat with a backrest, a cavity, and a seat belt buckle. The cavity is located in the seat. The buckle is releasably attached to a seat belt tongue. The buckle is movable between a stowage position inside the cavity and an in-use position. When a force is applied to the seat belt buckle, a buckle strap allows the seat belt buckle to be rotated forward out of the seat. When the force is removed, a torsion spring reverts the seat belt buckle to the stowage position inside the cavity. | 03-19-2009 |
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20090160616 | Seat belt system - A seat belt monitoring system is provided. The seat belt monitoring system includes a seat belt system. The seat belt system has a first portion including a seat belt webbing and a tongue. The seat belt system also includes a buckle. A radio frequency device is associated with the first portion. The seat belt monitoring system further includes a radio frequency receiver that detects either a signal from the radio frequency device or a particular spatial relationship between the radio frequency device and a second radio frequency device placed near the buckle of the seat belt system. | 06-25-2009 |
20090261566 | Locking height adjuster for a seat belt - A seat belt system for a vehicle may include a tongue configured to slidably engage a seat belt; a retractor coupled to a portion of the vehicle, the retractor configured to receive the seat belt; and a height adjuster. The height adjuster may include a guide webbing configured to be secured to a portion of the vehicle; a frame supporting a locking mechanism; and a supporting surface to support the seat belt as the seat belt changes direction. The position of the frame relative to the guide webbing is adjustable. The locking mechanism is configured to lock the frame in a position relative to the guide webbing by clamping the guide webbing without input from the user and stays in position during a crash. | 10-22-2009 |
20100244424 | SEAT BELT BUCKLE - A buckle assembly configured to mate with a plurality of tongues may include a rotational lever; a latch plate supported by the rotational lever and configured to move in a vertical direction when the lever rotates; a plurality of latch pins, wherein each latch pin is configured to engage the latch plate at one end of the pin and one of the plurality of tongues at the other end of the pin in order to mate the tongue with the buckle assembly; and a rotational solenoid. A core of the rotational solenoid may be connected to the rotational lever, so that rotation of the core causes the lever to rotate and the latch plate to move in a vertical direction. Each of the latch pins is configured to disengage from the corresponding tongue when the lever rotates. | 09-30-2010 |
20100325845 | SEAT BELT BUCKLE - A buckle assembly configured to mate with a plurality of tongues may include a rotational lever; a latch plate supported by the rotational lever and configured to move in a vertical direction when the lever rotates; a plurality of latch pins, wherein each latch pin is configured to engage the latch plate at one end of the pin and one of the plurality of tongues at the other end of the pin in order to mate the tongue with the buckle assembly; and a rotational solenoid. A core of the rotational solenoid may be connected to the rotational lever, so that rotation of the core causes the lever to rotate and the latch plate to move in a vertical direction. Each of the latch pins is configured to disengage from the corresponding tongue when the lever rotates. | 12-30-2010 |
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20120274115 | SEAT INTEGRATED ENERGY MANAGEMENT DEVICE - A frame for a vehicle seat generally includes a frame bottom and a generally vertical frame member. The Generally vertical frame member includes a lower end coupled to the frame bottom and also includes an upper end. The frame member includes a first weakened portion arranged between the upper end and the lower end. The weakened portion is configured to define a first bending region about which the upper end may rotate rearward upon application of a predetermined rearward load to the upper end. | 11-01-2012 |
20120274120 | WEBBING ADJUSTER FOR A SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY - A webbing adjuster for a seat belt system having a webbing, the webbing adjuster including a main body having a base and a guide portion configured to limit a forward movement of the webbing relative to the base, the base having a friction element and a passage configured to route the webbing from a front side to a rear side of the base, and a lower guide member connected to the main body and configured to limit the forward movement of the webbing. When the webbing is not under load, the webbing adjuster is configured to be moveable relative to the webbing. When the webbing is under load, the friction element is configured to secure the webbing to maintain a relative position between the webbing adjuster and the webbing. | 11-01-2012 |
20120283916 | OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM - An occupant restraint system including a harness coupled to the occupant by surrounding a portion of the occupant, a winding mechanism fixed to the vehicle and configured to operate in a first mode and a second mode, and a flexible linking member having a first end coupled to the harness and a second end coupled to the winding mechanism. The linking member is configured to selectively wind and unwind from the winding mechanism. When the winding mechanism is in the first mode of operation, the linking member may be unwound from the winding mechanism to allow the occupant to move freely about the vehicle. When the winding mechanism is in the second mode of operation, the winding mechanism winds the linking member to pull the harness toward the winding mechanism. | 11-08-2012 |
20130020847 | MODULAR SEAT APPARATUS - A modular seat assembly including a seat bottom, a seat back, and a fastener. The seat bottom having a frame and a cushion, the frame including a first member having a channel with an open end. The seat back having a back frame, a back cushion, a second member, and a first restraint system. The second member is configured to be removably coupled to the first member by the fastener with the channel of the first member receiving the second member through the open end. The seat assembly is configured such that the second member may be decoupled from the first member to decouple the first seat back from the seat assembly and replace the first seat back with a second seat back. | 01-24-2013 |