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Aashia Rahman, Dist-Nadia IN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120176597Strain and Temperature Discrimination Using Fiber Bragg Gratings in a Cross-Wire Configuration - A fiber Bragg grating cross-wire sensor may be used to independently determine strain and temperature variation. An example fiber Bragg grating cross-wire sensor comprises a first fiber Bragg grating (FBG) that reflects a first percentage, R07-12-2012

Abdur Rub Abdur Rahman, Singapore SG

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130045876INTEGRATED MICROFLUIDIC AND SOLID STATE PYROSEQUENCING SYSTEMS - The invention provides for sequencing a nucleic acid molecule based on the detection of base incorporation by the release of pyrophosphate (PPi) using a new enzyme system comprising adenosine diphosphate (ADP)-glucose pyrophosphorylase (AGPase) and its substrate ADP-glucose.02-21-2013
20140001041BIOSENSOR01-02-2014
20140123737Apparatus for Detecting Particles in a Fluid and a Method of Fabricating the Same - An apparatus for detecting particles in a fluid is provided including a substrate, a plurality of channel through holes extending through the substrate, wherein the channel through holes are configured to carry the fluid, a plurality of circuits monolithically integrated with the substrate, wherein each circuit of the plurality of circuitries is arranged adjacent a respectively assigned channel through hole, each circuit including a detection electrode and an control circuit coupled to the detection electrode and configured to control access to the detection electrode, wherein each detection electrode is positioned relative to the respectively assigned channel through hole such at least one electrical property of the fluid flowing through the channel through hole can be detected.05-08-2014
20140348706Microfluidic Device and Microfluidic System - A microfluidic device and a microfluidic system are provided. The microfluidic device includes a support substrate; and at least one filter array arranged on the support substrate and configured so as to trap a single cell in contact with the support substrate within the at least one filter array when a sample including a plurality of cells flows into the microfluidic device from a direction substantially perpendicular to a plane of the support substrate and flows out in a direction substantially parallel to the plane of the support substrate.11-27-2014
20150076049MICROFILTER AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING A BIOLOGICAL ENTITY FROM A SAMPLE VOLUME - According to embodiments of the present invention, a microfilter is provided. The microfilter includes a first porous layer and a second porous layer arranged one over the other, wherein the first porous layer includes a plurality of first pores defined through the first porous layer, wherein the second porous layer includes a plurality of second pores defined through the second porous layer, and wherein one or more respective second pores are arranged to at least substantially overlap with each respective first pore such that a respective opening defined between a perimeter of the each respective first pore and a perimeter of each of the one or more respective second pores is smaller than a diameter of each first pore. According to further embodiments of the present invention, an apparatus for separating a biological entity from a sample volume is also provided.03-19-2015

Patent applications by Abdur Rub Abdur Rahman, Singapore SG

Ahmad Rahman, Port Of Spain TT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100022551TRIMETAZIDINE FOR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF FIBROMYALGIA SYNDROME AND RELATED CONDITIONS - The present invention provides a method for treating certain rheumatic conditions such as fibromyalgia syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, myofascial pain syndrome, and Gulf War syndrome, among others, by administration of trimetazidine, along with related compositions and kits.01-28-2010

Akilur Rahman, Puri IN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120065804SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME FEEDER RECONFIGURATION FOR LOAD BALANCING IN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AUTOMATION - A system and method for real-time feeder reconfiguration are disclosed for load balancing in distribution system automation. The load balancing of transformers and feeders can be achieved by load transfer from an overloaded transformer or feeder to an adjacent transformer or feeder which is lightly loaded. An exemplary method can include defining an objective function as a sum of squares of the load deviation of transformers/feeders. The minimization of this objective function determines the optimal operating states (open or closed) of sectionalizing switches. The load balancing operation of transformer and feeder can be carried out by a single operation in which a plurality of switches is reconfigured.03-15-2012

Ariful Rahman, Kanpur IN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120074832INCANDESCENT LAMP - Techniques described herein generally relate to methods of manufacturing devices and devices including a filament having therein or coated with a catalyst and carbon nanotubes. The device may be configured to produce light with a luminary characteristic having a value higher than a value of the luminary characteristic of a device having an uncoated filament at a same operating condition. The luminary characteristic may include one or more of device irradiance or light efficiency. The filament may be a tungsten filament, and the carbon nanotubes may include multiwall carbon nanotubes or single wall carbon nanotubes. The filament may be coated with the carbon nanotubes using one or more deposition techniques including electric arc discharge, laser ablation and chemical vapor deposition (CVD). The filament may be coated with the catalyst using a method including one or more of electroless plating, electroplating, dip coating, spin coating, and radio frequency (RF) sputtering.03-29-2012
20120132864CARBON NANOFIBER/CARBON NANOCOIL - COATED SUBSTRATE AND NANOCOMPOSITES - A composition includes a substrate and a carbon filament where the carbon filament has a first end in contact with the substrate and a second end that is distal to the substrate. The carbon filament may be a carbon nanofiber or carbon nanocoil. The substrate may be a glass fiber and the carbon filament may be radially attached to the glass fiber.05-31-2012

Ataur Rahman, Hyderabad IN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130069627SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS REMOTE DISPLAY FOR HIGH VOLTAGE LINE METER - A system for measuring phase attributes of high voltage electrical lines comprises first and second high voltage probes. Each of the probes comprises a sensing element for selectively measuring voltage of a high voltage electrical line, a processing device for detecting zero crossings of the measured voltage and applying a time tag to the zero crossings, and storing samples of the amplitude and time tagged zero crossings. A transceiver transmits storage samples. A user interface device is remote from the first and second high voltage probes and comprises a transceiver for receiving transmitted storage samples. A memory stores received samples of the time tagged zero crossings for the first and second high voltage electrical lines. A processor is operatively associated with the memory for determining phase relationships between the first and second high voltage electrical lines. A display displays the phase relationships.03-21-2013
20130069629METHOD OF IMPLEMENTATION OF PEAK HOLD IN A PHASING VOLTMETER - A high voltage phasing voltmeter comprises first and second probes. Each probe comprises an electrode for contacting a high voltage electrical conductor. The electrodes are connected in series with a resistor. A meter comprises a housing enclosing an electrical circuit for measuring true rms voltage. The electrical circuit comprises an input circuit for connection to the first and second probes and developing a scaled voltage representing measured voltage across the electrodes. A converter circuit converts the scaled voltage to a DC signal representing true rms value of the measured voltage. A peak hold circuit is connected to the converter circuit to hold a peak value of the true rms value. A display is connected to the peak hold circuit for displaying the peak value of the true rms value.03-21-2013

Ateeq Rahman, Riyadh SA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130089738ACTIVATED NANO CARBON AND NANO COMPOSITE CONTAINING ACTIVATED NANO CARBON, AS WELL AS METHODS FOR THEIR PREPARATION - The present invention relates to a method for preparing activated nano carbon from food waste material and a method for preparing a polymer nano composite, wherein the activated nano carbon at least one polymer are blended.04-11-2013

Attaur Rahman, Karachi PK

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080269510New alpha-glucosidase inhibitors and antibacterial compounds from Myrtus communis L. - Three new acylphloroglucinols, myrtucommulone-D (Compound 1), myrtucommulone-E (Compound 2), myrtucommulone-C (Compound 3), and a known acyphloroglucinol myrtucommulone B (Compound 4) were isolated from a methanolic extract of 10-30-2008
20090136434Tyrosinase enzyme inhibitors from fungal hydroxylation of tibolone - Seven new and one known metabolites of tibolone were obtained by incubation of tibolone with various fungi. Their structures were elucidated by means of a homo and heteronuclear 2D NMR and by HREI-MS techniques. The relative stereochemistry was deduced by 2D NOESY experiment. These metabolites of tibolone were strong inhibitors of tyrosine enzyme and thus useful in producing skin lightning and preserving fruits and vegetables.05-28-2009
20120301956Novel hydroxylated enantiomers of (-) 3a,6,6,9a-tetramethylperhydronaphtho[2,1-b]furan as perfuming agents derived from a fungal fermentation process - (−)3a,6,6,9a-tetramethylperhydronaphtho[2,1-b]furan (ambrox) is a strong aromatic compound used widely in a variety of perfumery applications and is highly prized for its musky odor. We report novel polar metabolites of (−)3a,6,6,9a-tetramethylperhydronaphtho[2,1-b]furan prepared by a novel process of microbial fermentation using a fungi, 11-29-2012

Patent applications by Attaur Rahman, Karachi PK

Attaur Rahman, Islamabad PK

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090137542Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors from fungal hydroxylation of tibolone and hydroxytibolones - Sixteen new and one known metabolites were obtained by incubation of tibolone and hydroxytibolones with various fungi. Their structures were elucidated by means of a homo and heteronuclear 2D NMR and by HREI-MS techniques. The relative stereochemistry was deduced by 2D NOESY experiment. These metabolites have shown promising inhibitory activities against α-glucosidase enzyme. Seven metabolites exhibited potent inhibitory activity against the α-glucosidase enzyme and were thus found useful in the treatment of diabetes mellitus and other diseases related to the activity of α-glucosidase enzyme.05-28-2009
20110124041Method of producing tibolone metabolites by fermentation with Rhizopus stolonifer - A new method of producing metabolites of tibolone comprising fermenting tibolone with 05-26-2011
20110124042Method of producing tibolone metabolites by fermentation with Fusarium lini - Method of producing Δ05-26-2011
20110124043Method of producing tibolone metabolites by fermentation with Gibberella fujikuroi - Method of producing Δ05-26-2011
20110124044Method of producing tibolone metabolites by fermentation with Cunninghamella elegans - A method of producing Δ05-26-2011

Atta-Ur Rahman, Karachi PK

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140221682SYNTHESIS AND BIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF AN ISOMERIC MIXTURE OF (E/Z) ISOXYLITONES AND ITS ANALOGUES - The invention relates to an anti-epileptic isoxylitone, 2,2′-(3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-ylidene) acetic acid.08-07-2014
20140256754QUINAZOLINES AS B-GLUCURONIDASE NOVEL INHIBITORS - Quinazoline derivatives 1-25, (2-[3,4-bis(methyloxy)phenyl]quinazolin-4-(3H)-one) and 2-[2-(ethyloxy)phenyl]quinazoline-4-(3H)-one) are reported as β-glucuronidase inhibitors useful in the treatment of β-glucuronidase hyperactivity disorders.09-11-2014
20150038543ANTI-GLYCATION PROPERTIES OF OXINDOLE DERIVATIVES - This invention provides a series of new oxindole derivatives 1-21, evaluated for their antiglycation potential by using in vitro BSA-MG glycation model. These derivatives showed a varying degree of antiglycation activity with IC02-05-2015
20150051286ANTHRANILIC ACID DERIVATIVES: NOVEL INHIBITORS OF ADVANCED GLYCATION END-PRODUCTS (AGES) FORMATION - Anthranilic acid derivatives are used to inhibit the formation of advanced glycation end products to reduce complications in diabetes.02-19-2015
20150080580THIOUREA DERIVATIVES AS a-CHYMOTRYPSIN INHIBITORS - α-Chymotrypsin inhibitors of thiourea class are reported that could be potent inhibitors of proteases, elastases, proteasomes, NS3 and NS4 serine protease of hepatitis C virus, dengue virus, etc. Compounds 03-19-2015

Atta-Ur Rahman, Lahore PK

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
201301711013-amino-2-(4-nitrophenyl)-4-(3H)-quinazolinone or derivatives thereof for treating or preventing antiviral infections - Surprising antiviral activity of 3-amino-2-(4-nitrophenyl)-4-(3H)-quinazolinone (Compound 1) was reported in the treatment or prevention of viral infections, particularly in combination with other antiviral agents such as interferon and/or ribavarin.07-04-2013

Bm Farid Rahman, West Columbia, SC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150054592ON-CHIP VERTICAL THREE DIMENSIONAL MICROSTRIP LINE WITH CHARACTERISTIC IMPEDANCE TUNING TECHNIQUE AND DESIGN STRUCTURES - A vertical three dimensional (3D) microstrip line structure for improved tunable characteristic impedance, methods of manufacturing the same and design structures are provided. More specifically, a method is provided that includes forming a first microstrip line structure within a back end of the line (BEOL) stack. The method further includes forming a second microstrip line structure separated from the BEOL stack by a predetermined horizontal distance.02-26-2015
20150054595THREE DIMENSIONAL BRANCHLINE COUPLER USING THROUGH SILICON VIAS AND DESIGN STRUCTURES - A three dimensional (3D) branchline coupler using through silicon vias (TSV), methods of manufacturing the same and design structures are disclosed. The method includes forming a first waveguide structure in a first dielectric material. The method further includes forming a second waveguide structure in a second dielectric material. The method further includes forming through silicon vias through a substrate formed between the first dielectric material and the second dielectric material, which connects the first waveguide structure to the second waveguide structure.02-26-2015

Brian M. Rahman, Maumee, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150101904SELF-PRELOADING SHIFT LEVER - An exemplary shift lever includes a mounting assembly, a flexible member coupled to the mounting assembly, and an interface coupled to the flexible member. The flexible member is resilient so as to provide a selected biasing force at a predetermined deformation angle, and flexible enough to elastically deform across a selected angular range. The mounting assembly is configured for connection with the input shaft of a transmission, and the interface is configured for connection with an output of a drive selector.04-16-2015

Faizur Rahman, Dhahran SA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120083641CATALYST FOR OXIDATIVE DEHYDROGENATION OF PROPANE TO PROPYLENE - The catalyst for oxidative dehydrogenation of propane to propylene includes vanadium and aluminum incorporated into the framework of a mesoporous support, viz., MCM-41, to form V—Al-MCM-41, and nickel impregnated onto the walls of the mesoporous support. Nickel loading is preferably in the range of 5 to 15% by weight of the catalyst. A process for the production of propylene from propane includes steps of placing the catalyst in a fixed bed reactor, introducing a flow of feedstock in a propane:oxygen:nitrogen ratio of about 6:6:88 by volume, maintaining the reactor at atmospheric pressure and in a temperature range of about 400 to 550° C., collecting the product, and separating propylene from the product. The process achieves propane conversion between about 6 to 22%, and a selectivity for propylene between about 22 and 70%, depending upon percent nickel content and temperature of the reaction.04-05-2012
20120234083DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TESTING REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANES - The device for testing reverse osmosis membranes provides for the quick and efficient testing of the transport properties of reverse osmosis membranes at a fixed pressure over a fixed period of time. The device includes a first chamber adapted for receiving a volume of de-ionized water and a second chamber adapted for receiving a volume of brine. In use, a reverse osmosis membrane to be tested is clamped between the first and second chambers and a pressurized inert gas, such as gaseous nitrogen, is injected into the second chamber at known pressure to initiate reverse osmosis transport. The transport is carried out at the known pressure for a fixed period of time, after which the concentration of brine volume of water in the first chamber is measured.09-20-2012
20130006030OXIDATIVE DEHYDROGENATION OF PROPANE - The oxidative dehydrogenation of propane provides a highly selective catalyst for the oxidative dehydrogenation of propane to propylene, and a process for preparing the catalyst. The catalyst is a mixed metal oxides catalyst of the general formula Mo01-03-2013
20140190895CALCIUM SALFATE SCALE -INHIBITING COMPOSITIONS - The calcium sulfate scale-inhibiting compositions are polyelectrolyte antiscalant compositions for the inhibition of calcium sulfate scale formation in desalination plant feed brine, such as that typically used with reverse osmosis desalination plants. In order to inhibit the formation of calcium sulfate scale, the polyelectrolyte antiscalant compositions are mixed at a concentration between approximately 1 ppm and approximately 50 ppm into the desalination plant feed brine. The polyelectrolyte antiscalant composition may be either poly[disodium 3-(diallylamino)propanephosphonate]-alt-(sulfur dioxide), poly[sodium 5-(diallylcarboxymethylammonio)pentanoate]-alt-(sulfur dioxide), or poly[sodium 5-(diallylcarboxymethylammonio)pentanoate].07-10-2014

Patent applications by Faizur Rahman, Dhahran SA

Hafeezur Rahman, Chennai IN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090118843System and method for displaying status of field devices - The invention is a system for monitoring the status of a field device having data including a data acquisition module, a first and a second diagnosis engine, and a client having a user input element for receiving user input status.05-07-2009

Imadur Rahman, Sollentuna SE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140192686Methods and Apparatus for Multiple Connectivity in a TDD System - A wireless communication system (07-10-2014
20150036519Method and Apparatus for Measurement Procedures with Composite Dynamic Subframes in Dynamic TDD - According to one aspect of the teachings herein, a base station (02-05-2015

Masudur Rahman, Toyohashi-Shi JP

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100089754METHOD OF MEASURING MICROPARTICLES HAVING NUCLEIC ACID AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - To provide a system by which evaluation of circumstances of contamination by microparticles having nucleic acid can be performed rapidly and accurately. The theme is achieved by a system for measuring microparticles that includes: (1) a microparticle adhesion step of adhering the microparticles having nucleic acid to a microparticle adhesion member; (2) a membrane breakage step of breaking membranes of the adhered microparticles by electrical discharge; (3) an electrophoresis step of electrophoresing the microparticles in a thickness direction of a gel to make the nucleic acid in the microparticles migrate from a negative electrode side toward a positive electrode side and adhere the nucleic acid on a surface of a nucleic acid detection member; and (4) a nucleic acid measurement step of fluorescently staining the surface of the nucleic acid detection member to measure a concentration of the nucleic acid.04-15-2010

Md Mijanur Rahman, Petaling Jaya MY

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100245091Wireless Physiology Monitor - The present invention provides a new non-invasive technique for organ, e.g., heart and lung, monitoring. In at least one embodiment of the invention, a subject is radiated with a non-harmful and relatively low power electromagnetic source diagnostic signal normally associated with a communications protocol such as, but not limited to a version of the IEEE 802.11(x) family of protocols in the 2.4, 3.6, or 5 GHz spectrum bands. After passing through the patient, a return signal is acquired from the patient and compared to the original source signal. The differences between the source and modified signals are then analyzed to monitor the heart, e.g., measure heart rate and detect defects within the heart, and the lung. For example, using Doppler Effect principles, heart rate and motion can be measured from the differences in frequency, phase, and/or wavelength between the source signal and the modified signal reflected back from the heart moving within the patient.09-30-2010

Md. Mujibur Rahman, Seoul KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140377773Detection Marker for Anticancer Effects by Selenomethionine as an Inhibitor of Environmental Toxicity - The present invention relates to specific markers capable of detecting the development of colorectal cancer and the colorectal cancer inhibitory effect of SeMet (selenomethionine) having a chemopreventive effect against colorectal cancer. When the expressions of the biomarkers according to the present invention are measured and the expression levels thereof are analyzed in combination, whether SeMet (selenomethionine) is to be administered to prevent colorectal cancer can be determined and the development of colorectal cancer and the inhibitory effect of SeMet (selenomethionine) against the development of colorectal cancer can be monitored. Thus, these markers can be effectively used to observe the colorectal cancer inhibitory effect of SeMet (selenomethionine) and the prognosis of colorectal cancer resulting from the intake of SeMet (selenomethionine).12-25-2014

Md Zahidur Rahman, Bloomington, IN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150049170METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VIRTUAL 3D MODEL GENERATION AND NAVIGATION USING OPPORTUNISTICALLY CAPTURED IMAGES - A method and device for opportunistically collecting images of a location via a mobile device, the device including algorithms that allow the selective winnowing of collected images to facilitate the creation of a 3D model from the images while minimizing the storage needed to hold the pictures.02-19-2015

Mohammad Atiur Rahman, Frankfurt DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100261606Homogeneous and Storage-Stable Mixtures of Different Active Plant Protection Agent Granule Particles - The use of mixtures of different plant protectant active substance granule particles which remain homogeneous upon storage, handling and application, for the stable storage of mixing-incompatible active substances, and a preparation process therefor.10-14-2010

Mohammad Azizur Rahman, Koganei-Shi JP

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130010747METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COEXISTENCE BETWEEN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - One wireless communication network 01-10-2013

Mohammad Imadur Rahman, Sollentuna SE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120231826WIRELESS DEVICE POSITION DETERMINING AND FREQUENCY ASSIGNING SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS - Wireless communication methods determine a position of a first wireless base station. A wireless communication frequency to be used by the first wireless base station is determined by identifying a common frequency that can be used at a plurality of locations surrounding and spaced apart from the position of the first wireless base station that was determined. The first wireless base station may be a femto-base station and the frequency may be an unlicensed frequency. Related systems and devices are also described.09-13-2012

Mohammed Abdur Rahman, Delft NL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150108047Eddy current separation apparatus, separation module, separation method and method for adjusting an eddy current separation apparatus - Eddy current separation apparatus (04-23-2015

Mohammed M. Rahman, Jeddah SA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130186840SYNTHESIZING AND UTILIZING SOLAR LIGHT ACTIVATED NANO-PARTICLE PHOTOCATALYST - Toxic organic materials contaminate water resources and one need to find an easy and energy efficient way to decontaminate water resources. The current invention discloses a photocatalyst Fe doped ZnO nano-particle photocatalyst that enables the decontamination process by degrading toxic organic material such as brilliant cresyl blue, indigo carmine and gentian blue by using solar light. In the current disclosure many examples of characterization of the photocatalyst, optimal working conditions and efficient use of solar light has been described. The process described to use the photocatalyst to degrade toxic organic material using the solar light to activate the photocatalyst is cost efficient and cheap to clean our water resources.07-25-2013
20140183404METHOD OF MAKING A NANO-PARTICLE PHOTOCATALYST - A novel composition for a photocatalyst Fe doped ZnO nano-particle photocatalyst that enables the decontamination process by degrading toxic organic material such as brilliant cresyl blue, indigo carmine and gentian blue by using solar light is described. In the current disclosure method of making a specific size of the nano photocatalyst is described. Characterization of the photocatalyst, optimal working conditions and efficient use of solar light has been described to show that this photocatalyst is unique. The process described to use the photocatalyst to degrade toxic organic material using the solar light to activate the photocatalyst is cost efficient and cheap to clean our water resources.07-03-2014

Mohd Rizal Bin Abdul Rahman, Shah Alam MY

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100276821VAPOR DISTRIBUTOR FOR GAS-LIQUID CONTACTING COLUMNS - A vapor distributor for use in atmospheric or vacuum columns includes a new design of vapor inlet device, or vapor horn, to provide superior mixing and distribution of a tangential first feed and a vertical second feed. New vapor inlet device has an inlet dividing the first feed into two portions, each flowing in respective housings in opposed circulation directions, and a plurality of vanes for redirection of vapor. Mixing and distribution of feeds by the vapor distributor is further enhanced by inclusion in vapor distributor of a mixer and vapor directing plates.11-04-2010

Montajir Rahman, Otsu-Shi, Shiga JP

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140002823GAS ANALYSIS DEVICE01-02-2014

Montajir Rahman, Otsu-Shi JP

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120125080EXHAUST GAS SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM - An exhaust gas sampling and analysis system includes a main flow channel in which a flow restriction mechanism and a first suction pump are arranged; a measurement flow channel in which an exhaust gas analysis device is provided and that extends from the main flow channel at a position downstream of the flow restriction mechanism; and a compensation flow channel in which a flow rate adjustment mechanism is provided and that extends from the main flow channel at a position downstream of the point from which the measurement flow channel extends. The first suction pump further reduces the pressure of the exhaust gas. The flow rate adjustment mechanism adjusts, in order that the pressure of the exhaust gas at the point from which the measurement flow channel extends is a predetermined value, the flow rate of the compensation gas.05-24-2012

Montajir Rahman, Kyoto JP

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20110285998ADSORPTIVE GAS ANALYZER - This invention makes it possible to measure a concentration of a gas component having the adsorption even thought the concentration is low, and to improve a response speed of the measurement of the concentration, and comprises a body that has an introduction port to introduce a sample gas into a measurement cell, a laser light irradiation part that irradiates the laser light on the measurement cell, a heating pipe that applies heat to the sample gas introduced into the introduction port, a flow rate limit part that makes the sample gas at a negative pressure and that introduces the negative-pressurized heated sample gas into the body, and a negative pressure pump that keeps inside of the measurement cell and a flow channel from a downstream side of the flow rate limit part to the measurement cell at the negative pressure.11-24-2011
20130209330EXHAUST GAS SAMPLING DEVICE - An exhaust gas sampling device is intended to heat or cool a temperature of sampled exhaust gas flowing through a sampling line to a desired temperature in accordance with various exhaust gas conditions and usage conditions of the sampling line irrespective of a temperature of the exhaust gas flowing through an exhaust pipe, and includes the sampling line for sampling the exhaust gas to be introduced into an analyzing instrument; a plurality of heating parts provided along the sampling line from an upstream side to a downstream side for heating the exhaust gas flowing through the sampling line; and a temperature control part for individually setting set temperatures of the plurality of heating parts using the temperature of the exhaust gas in the exhaust pipe and a target temperature of the exhaust gas in an outlet side of the heating part located in the most downstream as parameters.08-15-2013

Muhammad Abdul Rahman, Butterworth MY

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140200405EXTENDABLE INTUBATION STYLET - An extendable Intubation stylet including a handle member and a trigger mechanism moveable relative to the handle member between a retracted position and an extended position. A hollow semi-rigid stylet member extends from the handle member from a proximal end to a distal end. A flexible stylet member has a proximal end and a distal end and extends through the semi-rigid stylet member with the proximal end of the flexible stylet member connected with the trigger mechanism and configured such that when the trigger mechanism is in the retracted position, the flexible stylet member distal end is proximate the semi-rigid stylet member distal end and when the trigger mechanism is in the extended position, the flexible stylet member distal end is extended from the semi-rigid stylet member distal end.07-17-2014

Muhammad Imadur Rahman, Aalborg DK

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080212530APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FREQUENCY REUSE IN A MULTI INPUT MULTI OUTPUT SYSTEM - A frequency reuse apparatus and method for a Mobile Station (MS) using a multiple-antenna in a broadband wireless access communication system are provided. The method includes dividing a first frequency band into ‘N’ second frequency bands where ‘N’ equals a number of Base Stations (BSs); dividing each second frequency band into ‘n’ third frequency bands; allocating each of the ‘N’ second frequency bands according to the number of receive antennas; and allocating the third frequency bands to all of the BSs, respectively.09-04-2008
20080248773APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INTERFERENCE CANCELLATION IN multiple-antenna COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for interference cancellation in multiple-antenna communication system is disclosed. Accordingly, a receiver of a multiple-antenna communication system cancels interference by selecting either a multiple-symbol processing scheme or a single-symbol processing scheme depending on a signal type, thereby improving performance of the communication system.10-09-2008

Patent applications by Muhammad Imadur Rahman, Aalborg DK

Muhammad Imadur Rahman, Sollentuna SE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110080969MULTI-GRANULAR FEEDBACK REPORTING AND FEEDBACK PROCESSING FOR PRECODING IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS - A communications system comprises a second device (04-07-2011
20110149813FLEXIBLE SUBFRAMES - The technology disclosed provides the ability for a subframe to be configured as a “flexible” subframe. As a result, at least three different types of subframes in a TDD system may be configured: a downlink (“DL”) subframe, an uplink (“UL”) subframe, and a “flexible” subframe. While the DL and UL subframes are preconfigured for each frame instance, the flexible subframes are dynamically allocated to be an uplink subframe in one instance of a frame and a downlink subframe in another instance of the frame.06-23-2011
20110205930Method for Transmitting of Reference Signals and Determination of Precoding Matrices for Multi-Antenna Transmission - Techniques are disclosed for determining transmitter antenna weights at a base station (08-25-2011
20130039235Method and Arrangement in a Wireless Communication System - Method and arrangement in a base station for sending data to a user equipment. The base station comprises an instance of a codebook, corresponding to another instance of the codebook comprised in the user equipment. The method comprises obtaining channel state information from a signal received from the user equipment, estimating a channel to be used for transmitting data to the user equipment, calculating a precoder, based on the obtained channel state information. Further is comprised the steps of selecting a precoding index from the codebook based on the calculated precoder, or selecting a precoding index received from the user equipment, precoding data to be transmitted to the user equipment using the calculated precoder and transmitting the precoded data, a non-user dedicated reference signal and the precoding index on the estimated channel to the user equipment. Further, corresponding method and arrangement in a user equipment are described.02-14-2013
20130115964METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECONDARY SHARING05-09-2013
20130257655BEAMFORMING METHOD, APPARATUS FOR POLARIZED ANTENNA ARRAY AND RADIO COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND SYSTEM THEREOF - The invention discloses a beamforming method for polarized antenna array consisting of a plurality of antenna elements, applied to single layer beamforming or dual layer beamforming, which includes the steps: determining (10-03-2013
20140022966FLEXIBLE SUBFRAMES - The technology disclosed provides the ability for a subframe to be configured as a “flexible” subframe. As a result, at least three different types of subframes in a TDD system may be configured: a downlink (“DL”) subframe, an uplink (“UL”) subframe, and a “flexible” subframe. While the DL and UL subframes are preconfigured for each frame instance, the flexible subframes are dynamically allocated to be an uplink subframe in one instance of a frame and a downlink subframe in another instance of the frame.01-23-2014
20140177487Override of Multi-TTI Scheduling Messages - The embodiments herein relate to a method in a network node (06-26-2014

Patent applications by Muhammad Imadur Rahman, Sollentuna SE

Muhammad Kalimur Rahman, Dhahran SA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130151204STRUT AND TIE METHOD FOR WAFFLE SLABS - The strut and tie method for waffle slabs relates to computer modeling of waffle slabs to predict strength and mode of failure. The waffle slab strut and tie method utilizes a three-dimensional strut-and-tie model, which is applied to distinct structural features of waffle slabs. Individual ribs in the slab form two-dimensional trusses, which are connected with perpendicular trusses at rib intersections. The geometry of the slab defines the location of nodes for finite element analysis.06-13-2013
20140332217PORTLAND SAUDI CEMENT TYPE-G WITH NANOSILICA ADDITIVE FOR HIGH PRESSURE-HIGH TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS - The Portland Saudi cement type-G with nanosilica additive for high pressure-high temperature applications comprises a mixture of about 1.0%-2.0% by dry weight of nanoparticles of silica; and type-G Portland Saudi cement forming the balance of the mixture. The cement so formed is suitable for use in deep petroleum wells, which require cement that can be introduced under high temperature (about 290° F.) and high pressure (about 8,000-9,000 psi) conditions. The addition of nanosilica shortened the thickening time for the cement slurry and caused a growth in the average compressive strength of the cement samples. In addition, the nanosilica did not cause any free water separation from the cement slurry column after aging.11-13-2014

Nahid Rahman, Rupnagar BD

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140300526SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS INCLUDING HYBRID SPIRAL ANTENNA - A spiral antenna device includes a plurality of generally polygonal loops. The polygonal loops have respective side counts that decrease progressively as a function of the loop's radial distance from a center of the antenna device. The side count may vary between loops as a multiple of a power of two.10-09-2014

Noor M. Anisur Rahman, Dhahran SA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130220008METHOD FOR TRANSIENT TESTING OF OIL WELLS COMPLETED WITH INFLOW CONTROL DEVICES - Disclosed is a method for transient testing of an oil well to determine the individual, distinct skin factor components of an apparent skin factor, which includes opening the well to a first predefined choke setting to allow the reservoir fluid to flow through the well for a first predefined period of time, and measuring a production rate of the reservoir fluid through the well, when the first predefined period of time expires. The method further includes performing a shut-in of the well for a first predefined build-up period, and repeating, when the first predefined build-up period expires, the steps of the flowing, the measuring, and the performing for at least two additional choke settings. The distinct skin factor components of the apparent skin factor are determined using a graphical relationship between the determined apparent skin factors and the measured production rates.08-29-2013
20140358443System For Computing The Radius Of Investigation In A Radial, Composite Reservoir System - A system for calculating the radius of investigation of a radial, composite reservoir, comprises a processor; a memory and, preferably, a clock electronically coupled to the processor; a display electronically coupled to said processor; and an electronic input coupled to said processor. The processor is programmed to calculate the radius of investigation, at any given time, in the reservoir based upon a plurality of user inputs including the number of concentric regions n into which the reservoir is to be divided, a starting time or elapsed time, and data relating to the reservoir rock, fluids, and geometries of each of the n regions. The processor computes the radius of investigation using at least one of Equations (1), (2) and (6) through (12) set forth in the specification, if using the System of U.S. Oilfield Units, or using an equivalent equation if using other units.12-04-2014

Nusrat Rahman, Hong Kong HK

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140289385MANAGING ACTIONS OF A NETWORK DEVICE THROUGH A MANUAL INFORMATION INPUT MODULE - A method and device for allowing users to manage policy(s) of the device through a manual information input module. The manual information input module is a physical interface which allows manipulation of the policy(s). The manual information input may include, but not limited to, a button a knob, a display panel, etc. Policy(s) are assigned to the manual information input module and the assigned policy(s) are executed by interacting with the manual information input module. The policy(s) of the device are stored in the computer readable storage medium and the policy(s) associated with the manual information input module are retrieved by the processor of the device from the computer readable storage medium of the device in order to execute the policy(s).09-25-2014

Obaidur Rahman, Uppsala SE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
2008029396918F-Labeled Daa Analogues and Method of Labeling These Analogues as Positron Emission Tomography (Pet) Tracers For Imaging Peripheral Benzodiazepine Receptors - Methods for selecting novel DAA analogues for a peripheral type benzodiazepine receptor were labeled with 11-27-2008

Obakur Rahman, Yongin-Si KR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140285359IMPLANTED HUMAN BODY SENSOR NETWORK - The present invention relates to a sensor network, and more particularly, to an implanted sensor network in a human body sensor network in which a plurality of sensor nodes are implanted in the human body to detect biosignals of the human body, wherein the implanted sensor network can prevent the temperature of a sensor node implanted in a human body from rising and thus protect the human body from injury caused thereby.09-25-2014

Raja Noor Zaliha Raja.abd. Rahman, Selangor MY

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100144011CRYSTAL GROWTH UNDER MICROGRAVITY CONDITION - The present invention relates to the growth of protein crystallization on earth and in zero-gravity conditions. Moreover, the invention relates to preferred conditions to develop protein crystals or 3D crystal structures. Furthermore, the preferred embodiment of the present invention relates to an evaluation of 3D crystal growth under microgravity (zero-gravity) and on earth. In addition, the invention also relates to the quality of protein crystal/s grown on earth and zero-gravity. The present invention provides a new and improved method for growing protein crystals and for screening crystallization conditions in solution crystal growth.06-10-2010

Raja Noor Zaliha Raja Abd Rahman, Selangor MY

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110097784THERMOSTABLE ORGANIC SOLVENT TOLERANT PROTEASE FROM GRAM-POSITIVE BACTERIA - The present invention relates to a thermostable protease useful as an enzyme for industrial use, a gene encoding the same and a method of producing the enzyme by genetic engineering technique. More particularly, the present invention discloses a thermostable organic solvent tolerant protease and its code gene and application. The invention also discloses a method for preparing protease by isolating from 04-28-2011

Raja Noor Zaliha Raja Abdul Rahman, Serdang MY

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140342430PROCESS FOR PRODUCING LIPASE - A process for producing lipase by microorganisms on the industrial scale, wherein 11-20-2014
20150111285DETERGENT FORMULATION FOR DISHWASHING MACHINE - The objective of the present invention is in the field of cleaning agent in particular detergents. In particular, it relates to a novel detergent formulation for an automatic dishwashing. The formulation provides excellent cleaning and finishing; it is environmentally friendlier than traditional compositions and allows for a more energy efficient automatic dishwashing process.04-23-2015

Sadegur Rahman, Nicholls AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120266267RICE AND PRODUCTS THEREOF HAVING STARCH WITH AN INCREASED PROPORTION OF AMYLOSE - Rice having reduced levels of starch branching enzymes produce grain having a high relative amylose content in the endosperm. The rice grain of this invention can be of a non-shrunken phenotype despite a lesion in the amylopectin synthesis pathway and may be transgenic or nontransgenic.10-18-2012

Sadequr Rahman, Australian Capital Territory AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090308041Altering the fatty acid composition of rice - The present invention relates to rice oil, rice bran and rice seeds which have altered levels of oleic acid, palmitic acid and/or linoleic acid. The present invention also provides methods for genetically modifying rice plants such that rice oil, rice bran and rice seeds produced therefrom have altered levels of oleic acid, palmitic acid and/or linoleic acid. Specifically this is achieved through modulation of Fad2 and/or FatB expression.12-17-2009

Sadequr Rahman, Nicholis Act AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110070352WHEAT WITH ALTERED BRANCHING ENZYME ACTIVITY AND STARCH AND STARCH CONTAINING PRODUCTS DERIVED THEREFROM - Wheat having a reduced level of SBEIIa activity, that may have a relative high amylose content. Wheat having a mutant SBEIIa gene in the A genome. The wheat might additionally have reduced levels of SBEIIb activity. The wheat grain of this invention can be of a non-shrunken phenotype despite a lesion in the amylopectin synthesis pathway, and may also have a high relative amylose content.03-24-2011

Sadequr Rahman, Nicholls AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110059225Rice and products thereof having starch with an increased proportion of amylose - Rice having reduced levels of starch branching enzymes produce grain having a high relative amylose content in the endosperm. The rice grain of this invention can be of a non-shrunken phenotype despite a lesion in the amylopectin synthesis pathway and may be transgenic or nontransgenic.03-10-2011
20110212916Method and means for improving bowel health - A method and composition for improving one or more indicators of bowel health or metabolic health in a mammalian animal. This comprises the delivering to the gastrointestinal tract of the animal an effective amount of an altered wheat starch in the form of or derived from the grain of a wheat plant. The proportion of amylose in the starch of the grain is at least 30% and/or the grain comprises a reduced level of SBEIIa enzyme activity and/or protein relative to wild-type grain.09-01-2011
20120074247WHEAT WITH ALTERED BRANCHING ENZYME ACTIVITY AND STARCH CONTAINING PRODUCTS DERIVED THEREFROM - Wheat having a reduced level of SBEIIa activity, that may have a relative high amylose content. Wheat having a mutant SBEIIa gene in the A genome. The wheat might additionally have reduced levels of SBEIIb activity. The wheat grain of this invention can be of a non-shrunken phenotype despite a lesion in the amylopectin synthesis pathway, and may also have a high relative amylose content.03-29-2012
20140120225METHOD OF PREPARING FOOD USING RICE OIL - The present invention relates to methods of preparing food using rice oil which has increased levels of oleic acid and decreased palmitic and linoleic acids, for increased stability to oxidation and health benefits.05-01-2014

Patent applications by Sadequr Rahman, Nicholls AU

Sadequr Rahman, Melba AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110010807STARCH BRANCHING ENZYME - This invention relates to a new starch branching enzyme, and to the gene encoding the enzyme. In particular, the invention provides a new starch branching enzyme type II from wheat, the nucleic acid encoding the enzyme, and constructs comprising the nucleic acid. The invention also relates to a novel method for identification of branching enzyme type II proteins, which is useful for screening wheat germplasm for null or altered alleles of wheat branching enzyme IIb. The novel gene, protein and methods of the invention are useful in production of plants which produce grain with novel properties for food and industrial applications, for example wheat grain containing high amylose or low amylopectin starch.01-13-2011

Saleem Ur Rahman, Dhahran SA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120141907FUEL CELL MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY - The fuel cell membrane electrode assembly includes PtRu active species supported on mesoporous carbon nitride materials for use in the anode of direct methanol fuel cells. The fuel cell membrane electrode assembly includes an anode plate, a gas diffusion layer, and a catalyst adjacent a PEM membrane. The composition of the catalyst is about 30 wt % active species and 70 wt % support materials. The nitrided PtRu on a mesoporous carbon support provides enhanced hydrogen adsorbing capacity to accelerate the rate of oxidation of methanol at the anode of a direct methanol fuel cell, resulting in greater efficiency of the fuel cell.06-07-2012
20130165318METHANOL ELECTRO-OXIDATION CATALYST AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The methanol electro-oxidation catalysts include nano-oxides of rare earth metals (i.e., cesium, praseodymium, neodymium and samarium) and platinum nano-particles. The nano-oxides of the rare earth metals are dispersed during synthesis of a support material, preferably formed from mesoporous carbon. The platinum nano-particles form between about 10 wt % and about 15 wt % of the methanol electro-oxidation catalyst, the rare earth metal forms between about 10 wt % and about 15 wt % of the methanol electro-oxidation catalyst, and carbon and oxygen forming the balance (between about 70 wt % and about 80 wt %) of the methanol electro-oxidation catalyst.06-27-2013
20130172174METHANOL ELECTRO-OXIDATION CATALYST AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The active methanol electro-oxidation catalysts include nano-oxides of transition metals (i.e., iron, cobalt and nickel) and platinum-ruthenium alloy nano-particles. The nano-oxides of the transition metals are dispersed during synthesis of a support material, such as mesoporous carbon. The catalyst includes a support material formed from mesoporous carbon, a nano-oxide of a transition metal dispersed in the support material, and platinum-ruthenium alloy nano-particles supported on the nano-oxide of the transition metal, the platinum-ruthenium alloy nano-particles (in a 1:1 molar ratio) forming about 15 wt % of the methanol electro-oxidation catalyst, the transition metals forming about 15 wt % of the methanol electro-oxidation catalyst, and carbon and oxygen forming the balance of about 70 wt % of the methanol electro-oxidation catalyst.07-04-2013
20130256123ELECTROCATALYST FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CONVERSION OF CARBON DIOXIDE - An electrocatalyst for the electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide to hydrocarbons is provided. The electrocatalyst for the electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide includes copper material supported on carbon nanotubes. The copper material may be pure copper, copper and ruthenium, copper and iron, or copper and palladium supported on the carbon nanotubes. The electrocatalyst is prepared by dissolving copper nitrate trihydrate in deionized water to form a salt solution. Carbon nanotubes are then added to the salt solution to form a suspension, which is then heated. A urea solution is added to the suspension to form the electrocatalyst in solution. The electrocatalyst is then removed from the solution. In addition to dissolving the copper nitrate trihydrate in the deionized water, either iron nitrate monohydrate, ruthenium chloride or palladium chloride may also be dissolved in the deionized water to form the salt solution.10-03-2013
20130256124ELECTROCATALYST FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CONVERSION OF CARBON DIOXIDE - The electrocatalyst for the electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide includes a copper material supported on titania nanotubes. The copper material may be pure copper, copper and ruthenium, or copper and iron supported on the titania nanotubes. The electrocatalyst is prepared by first dissolving copper nitrate trihydrate in deionized water to form a salt solution. Titania nanotubes are then added to the salt solution to form a suspension, which is then heated. A urea solution is added to the suspension to form the electrocatalyst in solution. The electrocatalyst is then removed from the solution. In addition to dissolving the copper nitrate trihydrate in the volume of deionized water, either iron nitrate to monohydrate or ruthenium chloride may also be dissolved in the deionized water to form the salt solution.10-03-2013
20140174916CATALYTIC COMPOSITION FOR THE ELECTROCHEMICAL REDUCTION OF CARBON DIOXIDE - The catalytic composition for the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide is a metal oxide supported by multi-walled carbon nanotubes. The metal oxide may be nickel oxide (NiO) or tin dioxide (SnO06-26-2014
20140336036ELECTROCATALYST FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CONVERSION OF CARBON DIOXIDE - The electrocatalyst for the electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide includes a copper material supported on titania nanotubes. The copper material may be pure copper, copper and ruthenium, or copper and iron supported on the titania nanotubes. The electrocatalyst is prepared by first dissolving copper nitrate trihydrate in deionized water to form a salt solution. Titania nanotubes are then added to the salt solution to form a suspension, which is then heated. A urea solution is added to the suspension to form the electrocatalyst in solution. The electrocatalyst is then removed from the solution. In addition to dissolving the copper nitrate trihydrate in the volume of deionized water, either iron nitrate monohydrate or ruthenium chloride may also be dissolved in the deionized water to form the salt solution.11-13-2014
20140336037ELECTROCATALYST FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CONVERSION OF CARBON DIOXIDE - An electrocatalyst for the electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide to hydrocarbons is provided. The electrocatalyst for the electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide includes copper material supported on carbon nanotubes. The copper material may be pure copper, copper and ruthenium, copper and iron, or copper and palladium supported on the carbon nanotubes. The electrocatalyst is prepared by dissolving copper nitrate trihydrate in deionized water to form a salt solution. Carbon nanotubes are then added to the salt solution to form a suspension, which is then heated. A urea solution is added to the suspension to form the electrocatalyst in solution. The electrocatalyst is then removed from the solution. In addition to dissolving the copper nitrate trihydrate in the deionized water, either iron nitrate monohydrate, ruthenium chloride or palladium chloride may also be dissolved in the deionized water to form the salt solution.11-13-2014
20150072853CATALYTIC COMPOSITION FOR THE ELECTROCHEMICAL REDUCTION OF CARBON DIOXIDE - The catalytic composition for the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide is a metal oxide supported by multi-walled carbon nanotubes. The metal oxide may be nickel oxide (NiO) or tin dioxide (SnO03-12-2015
20150072854CATALYTIC COMPOSITION FOR THE ELECTROCHEMICAL REDUCTION OF CARBON DIOXIDE - The catalytic composition for the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide is a metal oxide supported by multi-walled carbon nanotubes. The metal oxide may be nickel oxide (NiO) or tin dioxide (SnO03-12-2015

Patent applications by Saleem Ur Rahman, Dhahran SA

Sardar Monsurur Rahman, Sydney AU

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140372346DATA INTELLIGENCE USING MACHINE LEARNING - Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are presented for performing data analytics using machine learning. An unsupervised learning module is configured to assemble an unstructured data set into multiple versions of an organized data set. A supervised learning module is configured to generate one or more machine learning ensembles based on each version of multiple versions of an organized data set and to determine which machine learning ensemble exhibits a highest predictive performance.12-18-2014

Shafi Rahman, Bangalore IN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090094064Healthcare Insurance Claim Fraud and Error Detection Using Co-Occurrence - A healthcare insurance claim that includes variables characterizing aspects of a healthcare service for which reimbursement is sought is analyzed in order to determine whether there are any aspects that are indicative of fraud or error. This analysis includes generating score variables from the variables of the healthcare insurance claim and determining whether a presence of one or more of the pairs of variables is indicative of fraud or error based on levels of co-occurrence of the one or more pairs in historical healthcare insurance claims. If a positive determination occurs, then the healthcare insurance claim can be flagged or elevated for review by a user. Related techniques, apparatus, systems, and articles are also described.04-09-2009
20090248438Characterizing relationships among procedures using similarity metrics - Data is received that characterizes a plurality of procedures for a single event. Thereafter, one or more dynamically determined groups are associated with the plurality of procedures, the dynamically determined groups being generated from similarity metrics derived from a plurality of historical procedures for a plurality of historical events. A likelihood of the plurality of procedures being associated with the single event can then be determined based on the associated one or more dynamically determined groups. This determined likelihood can be used to determine whether the data is indicative of fraud. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.10-01-2009
20100179838HEALTHCARE SERVICE PROVIDER INSURANCE CLAIM FRAUD AND ERROR DETECTION USING CO-OCCURRENCE - Data characterizing one or more healthcare insurance claims is received. Each claim comprises variables characterizing aspects of a healthcare service for which reimbursement is sought. The healthcare services being initiated by a single healthcare service provider for a single patient. Thereafter, score variables from the variables of the healthcare insurance claims are generated. Based on these score variables, it is determined whether a presence of one or more of the variables in more than one of the healthcare insurance claims is indicative of fraud or error based on levels of co-occurrence of the one or more pairs of variables in historical healthcare insurance claims being initiated by a single healthcare service provider. Subsequently, notification that the one or more of the healthcare insurance claims are indicative of fraud based on a positive determination is initiated (to allow, for example, a user to manually review the healthcare insurance claims, etc.). Related techniques, apparatus, systems, and articles are also described.07-15-2010
20110264459HEALTHCARE INSURANCE CLAIM FRAUD DETECTION USING DATASETS DERIVED FROM MULTIPLE INSURERS - Various techniques are described that enable a smaller insurer (or an insurer with a less developed dataset) to be able to characterize whether certain healthcare insurance claim elements are potentially fraudulent or erroneous. Datasets from larger insurers (with well developed datasets) and/or datasets from a consortium of insurers can be leverage by the smaller insurer. Related techniques, apparatus, systems, and articles are also described.10-27-2011
20140156347Enhanced Market Basket Analysis - The current subject matter describes a generation of a score based on an enhanced market basket analysis (eMBA). An eMBA model can receive historical data characterizing historical purchases of a plurality of products over a specified time-period. In response, the eMBA model can generate baskets, which can include data that is causal and predictive. The generated baskets can be provided as an input to a group generator. The group generator can then generate product groups and confidence values. The product groups and confidence values can be provided to a score generator. In run-time, the score generator can receive current product data, and in return, can use the product groups and confidence values to generate a score. The score can characterize a likelihood of a purchase of the product by a corresponding customer associated with the product group. Related methods, apparatuses, systems, techniques and articles are also described.06-05-2014

Patent applications by Shafi Rahman, Bangalore IN

Shafi Rahman, Malsch DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130346152DETERMINING CUSTOMER GROUPS FOR CONTROLLED PROVISION OF OFFERS - A controlled and optimal provision of offers to customers on associated products is described. A three dimensional matrix characterizes product, customer, and time dimensions. Each product is associated with volume constraint(s). The three dimensional matrix is populated with scores. A score characterizes likelihood of a customer to purchase a corresponding product in an associated time period. First pairs of products and customers are randomly selected. The scores associated with the first pairs are changed to zero. Using volume constraints, an optimization is performed that excludes customers of the first pairs from a provision of best offers so that those customers are provided alternate offers. Based on the volume constraints, second pairs of products and customers are selected. The scores associated with the second pairs of products and customers are changed to one. Using volume constraints, optimization is performed such that customers of the second pairs are always provided best offers.12-26-2013

Shafi Ur Rahman, Bangalore IN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120078681MULTI-HIERARCHICAL CUSTOMER AND PRODUCT PROFILING FOR ENHANCED RETAIL OFFERINGS - The current subject matter provides the ability to infer a richer customer profile using purchase transaction data in conjunction with various hierarchical groupings of products as well as an ability to characterize products such that they can be used to enrich customer profiles. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.03-29-2012
20120109710RETAIL TIME TO EVENT SCORECARDS INCORPORATING CLICKSTREAM DATA - The current subject matter provides the ability to infer a richer customer profile using clickstream data obtained in connection with the traversal of a website by a customer. In some cases, this clickstream data is used in connection with in-store point of sale data and inputted into a Time to Event scorecard model in order to identify transactions (e.g., offerings, campaigns, etc.) to be initiated. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.05-03-2012
20120158474COUPON EFFECTIVENESS INDICES - Profiles characterizing each of a plurality of consumers are received. Thereafter, each profile is associated with one of a plurality of customer segments (e.g., matched pairs, etc.). Thereafter, a coupon effectiveness index is determined for each of the plurality of consumers for an offering based on the associated customer segment. The coupon effectiveness indices model characterizes causal effects estimates determined using historical data of purchases of individuals having varying coupon treatments for the offering. Subsequently, provision of at least a portion of the determined coupon effectiveness indices is initiated. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.06-21-2012
20140046895DATA-DRIVEN PRODUCT GROUPING - Data for a plurality of entities that can be offered a plurality of products can be obtained. The data can include categorical data and numeric data. Based on business constraints, some of all of the data can be selected. The selected data can be converted to another set of numeric data, wherein the categorical values are converted to numeric values. Dimensions of the converted data can be reduced to generate another set of data. Based on this another set of data, clusters of entities can be formed. The products can be grouped by assigning a unique product identifier of each product to a corresponding cluster. This grouping of products can be used by a predictive model to predict a likelihood of an entity to purchase a particular product in a future time period. Related methods, apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.02-13-2014

Shariman Bin Abdul Rahman, Saitama JP

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120206020PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE - A piezoelectric device capable of adjusting shape/position of connection electrodes is provided to accommodate a first or second oscillating plate (piezoelectric). The second oscillating plate is shorter than the first oscillating plate, each oscillating plate includes an excitation and an extraction electrodes. The extraction electrode is electrically connected with a connection electrode via conductive adhesive agent in a package. The package includes a carrier section, carrying the first or the second oscillating plate thereon. The connection electrode is disposed on at least a portion of a surface of the carrier section. When the extraction electrode of the first oscillating plate is electrically connected with the connection electrode, the excitation electrode on one side of the first oscillating plate is not electrically connected with the connection electrode on the other side. The extraction electrodes of the second oscillating plate can be electrically connected with the connection electrodes.08-16-2012

Siti Humairah Abd Rahman, Selangor MY

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100018708Control of the Properties of Cement Slurries of Normal Densities With Optimized Polymers Combination - The invention discloses a cement slurry composition for cementing a well comprising: an hydraulic cement, water and a combination made of a cellulosic polymer and an acrylamido-methyl-propane sulfonate co- or ter-polymer, wherein the density of said cement slurry is above 1700 kg/m01-28-2010

Syed Masiur Rahman, Dhahran SA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130318016METHOD OF PREDICTING GAS COMPOSITION - The method of predicting gas composition in a multistage separator includes solutions to the regression problem of gas composition prediction that are developed using an ensemble of hybrid computational intelligence (CI) models. Three separate homogeneous and one heterogeneous ensemble of hybrid computational intelligence (EHCI) models are developed using a parallel scheme. The homogeneous models have the same types of CI models used as base learners, and the heterogeneous model has of different types of CI models used as base learners. Various popular CI models, including multi-layer perceptron (MLP), support vector regression (SVR) and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS), are used as base learners of ensemble models.11-28-2013

Zaiur Rahman, Gulshan-2 BD

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130254901Managing Secure Sharing of Private Information Pertaining to Abuse or Neglect Across Security Domains - A method of granting a user in a first organization access to private information stored within an authorization profile of a second organization, an access agreement between the two organizations is formed. Authorization is requested for the user, the authorization profile is retrieved, and authorization to private information pertaining to abuse or neglect is granted if authorized by the access agreement.09-26-2013
20140331290Managing Secure Sharing of Private Information Across Security Domains by Individuals Having a Service Authorization - A system and method of granting a service authorization to a service provider in a regulating or funding agency of a first organization to access one or more individual's information in a second organization, where a service authorization comprises an authorization to access information and to provide specific services from said regulating or funding agency, the request for service authorization coming from an organization from an individual, patent or guardian of the individual, or regulating or funding organization, for service to be provided to an individual whose private information is stored within the second organization. A system for approving or rejecting the service authorization requests is provided based on authorization of the service provider, as well as a system and method for recording and sharing the outcomes of all decisions with the organization. If a service authorization is approved, it may be integrated into the organization's own workflow.11-06-2014

Ziaur Rahman, Gulshan-2 BD

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130007851Method and System for Managing Secure Sharing of Private Information Across Security Domains Using an Authorization Profile - In a method of granting a user in a first organization access to private information stored within an authorization profile of a second organization, an access agreement between the two organizations is formed. Authorization is requested for the user, the authorization profile is retrieved, and authorization to private information is granted if authorized by the access agreement.01-03-2013
20130007897Method and System for Managing Secure Sharing of Private Information Across Security Domains - In a method of granting a user in a first organization access to private information stored within an authorization profile of a second organization, an access agreement between the two organizations is formed. Authorization is requested for the user, the authorization profile is retrieved, and authorization to private information is granted if authorized by the access agreement.01-03-2013
20130014280Managing Secure Sharing of Private Information Across Security Domains Via a Communication Link, Including Through the Internet, Wireless Communications, Mobile Devices, a Telephone Network, and Electronic Messaging - A system and method of sharing information among at least a first organization and a second organization, comprising receiving via a communication link a request for authorization for a user in the first organization to access one or more individual's information in a second organization, the communication link comprising the Internet, Wireless Communications, Mobile Devices, a Telephone Network, and Electronic Messaging. A request is logged and authorization is determined based on at least an access profile, one or more caseloads and the one or more roles associated with the user and the type of the one or more individual's information in the second organization. The information requested is transferred, by the communication link, from the second organization to the user in the first organization and such transfer of information is logged.01-10-2013
20130304505Managing Secure Sharing of Private Medication Information Across Security Domains - A method of granting a user in a first organization access to private medication information stored within an authorization profile of a second organization, an access agreement between the two organizations is formed. Authorization is requested for the user, the authorization profile is retrieved, and authorization to private information is granted if authorized by the access agreement.11-14-2013
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