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| 20080199060 | Distortion compensated imaging - Certain aspects can relate to responsive to the at least some input compensating information, imaging the at least the portion of the individual in a manner to limit at least some distorting effects of the at least the portion of the at least one distorting feature associated with the at least the portion of the individual at least partially by modifying a non-optical electromagnetic output from an imaging modality as applied to the at least the portion of the at least one distorting feature associated with the at least the portion of the individual. Certain aspects can relate to creating at least one conformal absence of a non-optical electromagnetic output to limit distortion to an imaging of an at least a portion of an individual resulting at least partially from at least one distorting feature associated with the at least the portion of the individual. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080201007 | Methods and systems for making a blood vessel sleeve - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that include accepting one or more blood vessel sleeve dimensions based on blood vessel data from an individual; and making a rapid-prototyped blood vessel sleeve at least partly based on the one or more blood vessel sleeve dimensions. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080207983 | Coded-sequence activation of surgical implants - Implants responsive to spatiotemporal signal sequences, and methods of operating implants by transmitting spatiotemporal signal sequences. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080208010 | Coded-sequence activation of surgical implants - Implants responsive to spatiotemporal signal sequences, and methods of operating implants by transmitting spatiotemporal signal sequences. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080212923 | Plasmon gate - A variety of structures, methods, systems, and configurations can support plasmons for logic. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080216826 | Airway imaging system - Embodiments include a medical device, an apparatus, and a method. The medical device includes a tube portion shaped and sized for airway passage insertion and having at least one pathway therethrough; and a stylet of at least one shape-transforming material, configured for insertion in one of said at least one pathway; and at least one sensor carried by the tube portion and the stylet. The apparatus includes a stylet having a first end and a second end, at least a portion of the stylet including a shape-transforming material, the stylet being configured for insertion through an airway intubation structure having at least one pathway therethrough; and at least one sensor carried by the stylet in a proximity to the first end. The method includes capturing an image adjacent to an airway tube proximate to an airway passage; and actuating, in response to the image, at least one shape-transformation of the airway tube. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080216840 | Imaging via the airway - Embodiments include a medical device, an apparatus, and a method. The medical device includes a tube portion shaped and sized for airway passage insertion and having at least one pathway therethrough; and a stylet of at least one shape-transforming material, configured for insertion in one of said at least one pathway; and at least one sensor carried by the tube portion and the stylet. The apparatus includes a stylet having a first end and a second end, at least a portion of the stylet including a shape-transforming material, the stylet being configured for insertion through an airway intubation structure having at least one pathway therethrough; and at least one sensor carried by the stylet in a proximity to the first end. The method includes capturing an image adjacent to an airway tube proximate to an airway passage; and actuating, in response to the image, at least one shape-transformation of the airway tube. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080232535 | Modular nuclear fission reactor - Illustrative embodiments provide modular nuclear fission deflagration wave reactors and methods for their operation. Illustrative embodiments and aspects include, without limitation, modular nuclear fission deflagration wave reactors, modular nuclear fission deflagration wave reactor modules, methods of operating a modular nuclear fission deflagration wave reactor, and the like. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080240333 | Nuclear fission igniter - Illustrative embodiments provide nuclear fission igniters for nuclear fission reactors and methods for their operation. Illustrative embodiments and aspects include, without limitation, a nuclear fission igniter configured to ignite a nuclear fission deflagration wave in nuclear fission fuel material, a nuclear fission deflagration wave reactor with a nuclear fission igniter, a method of igniting a nuclear fission deflagration wave, and the like. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080245520 | System and method for changing the convective heat transfer of a surface - A system and method is described generally for producing surface deformations on a surface of a body. The system and method relate to changing the convective heat transfer coefficient for a surface. The system includes a first surface being a surface of a body exposed to a fluid flow and at least one actuator affecting deformation of the first surface. The system also includes a control system providing control commands to the at least one actuator, the control commands configured to change deformations on the first surface in order to change the convective heat transfer coefficient of the first surface. Further, the system includes a sensor providing environmental characteristic information to the control system. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080253511 | Scintillator aspects of compton scattered X-Ray visualization, imaging, or information providing - One aspect relates to visualizing, imaging, or providing information at least partially through at least some matter of an at least a portion of an individual, based at least in part on Compton scattering to at least partially form scattered X-rays, the Compton scattering occurring primarily in the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual, wherein the visualizing, imaging, or providing information is at least partially performed by converting the scattered X-rays into an at least one scintillated viewable and/or visible light that is detectable by a user. Another aspect relates to Compton scattered X-ray based visualizing, imaging, or providing information of an at least some matter of an at least a portion of an at least one individual to allow the at least one individual and/or an untrained assistant to at least partially visualize, image, or provide information into the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual based at least partially on Compton scattered X-rays. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080253513 | Compton scattered X-ray visualization, imaging, or information provider in soft matter such as tissue, organs, or blood, and/or in hard matter such as bones or teeth - One aspect relates to visualizing, imaging, or providing information of an at least some tissue-based matter or bone-based matter of an at least a portion of an individual at least partially through at least one range of visualizing, imaging, or providing information depth to at least one prescribed visualizing, imaging, or providing information depth of the at least some tissue-based matter or bone-based matter of the at least the portion of the individual, at least partially dependent on an at least one applied characteristic of an at least one applied X-ray being applied to the at least some of the at least some tissue-based matter or bone-based matter of the at least the portion of the individual. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080253520 | Compton scattered X-ray visualization, imaging, or information provider with scattering event locating - One aspect relates to determining a location of an at least one scattering event occurring within an at least some matter of at least a portion of an individual, wherein the determining the location of the the at least one scattering event is based at least in part on a combination of: a relative position and/or angle at which an at least one applied X-ray being applied to the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual, an applied energy level of the at least one applied X-ray being applied to the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual, a detected location of an at least one scattered X-ray resulting from scattering of the at least one applied X-ray scattering during the at least one scattering event, and a scattered energy level of the at least one scattered X-ray. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080253521 | Compton scattered X-ray visualization, imaging, or information provider with time of flight computation - One aspect relates to locating an at least one scattering event at least partially within an at least some matter of an at least a portion of an individual at least partially by directing an at least one pulse-type applied X-ray at the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual to create an at least one corresponding pulse-type Compton scattered X-ray, wherein the locating the at least one scattering event is based at least in part on an at least one time of flight computation derived at least in part from a combination of an at least one applied duration and an at least one scattered duration, wherein the at least one applied duration corresponds to a time for the at least one pulse-type applied X-ray to reach the at least one scattering event within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual, and further wherein the at least one scattered duration corresponds to a time for the at least one corresponding pulse-type Compton scattered X-ray to thereupon travel from the at least one scattering event within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual to be detected. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080253522 | Tool associated with compton scattered X-ray visualization, imaging, or information provider - One aspect relates to providing an at least one Compton scattered X-ray visualizing, imaging, or information providing operation relative to at least one visualizing, imaging, or information providing region within an at least some matter of an at least a portion of an individual; and providing a tool-based operation to at least the portion of the at least one visualizing, imaging, or information providing region within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual based at least partially on the providing the at least one Compton scattered X-ray visualizing, imaging, or information providing operation relative to the at least the portion of the at least one visualizing, imaging, or information providing region. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080253523 | Compton scattered X-ray depth visualization, imaging, or information provider - One aspect relates to at least a portion of at least one Compton scattered X-ray visualizer, imager, or information provider configured to receive an at least one Compton scattered X-ray that has scattered through a substantial scattering depth range to one or more substantial prescribed scattering depths within an at least one matter of an at least a portion of an individual based at least in part on a set of scattering characteristics, the set of scattering characteristics at least partially corresponding to the at least one matter of the least the portion of the individual; the at least the portion of the at least one Compton scattered X-ray visualizer, imager, or information provider being configured for providing an at least one Compton scattered X-ray visualization, imaging, or information providing through one or more visualization, imaging, or information providing depth ranges to one or more visualization, imaging, or information providing prescribed depths into the at least one matter of the least the portion of the individual. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080253524 | Method and system for Compton scattered X-ray depth visualization, imaging, or information provider - One aspect relates to at least a portion of at least one Compton scattered X-ray visualizer, imager, or information provider configured to receive an at least one Compton scattered X-ray that has scattered through a substantial scattering depth range to one or more substantial prescribed scattering depths within an at least one matter of an at least a portion of an individual based at least in part on a set of scattering characteristics, the set of scattering characteristics at least partially corresponding to the at least one matter of the least the portion of the individual; the at least the portion of the at least one Compton scattered X-ray visualizer, imager, or information provider being configured for providing an at least one Compton scattered X-ray visualization, imaging, or information providing through one or more visualization, imaging, or information providing depth ranges to one or more visualization, imaging, or information providing prescribed depths into the at least one matter of the least the portion of the individual. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080253525 | Compton scattered x-ray visualizing, imaging, or information providing of at least some dissimilar matter - One aspect relates to Compton Scattered X-ray visualizing, imaging, or providing information at least partially through an at least some matter of an at least a portion of an individual through an at least one prescribed visualizing, imaging, or information providing depth based at least partially on a density differentiation between the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual and at least some dissimilar matter of the at least the portion of the individual, wherein the Compton Scattered X-ray visualizing, imaging, or providing information is at least partially dependent on an at least one applied characteristic of an at least one applied X-ray being applied to the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual and the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual, and thereupon the at least one applied X-ray undergoes Compton Scattering within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual in a manner that density differentiates the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual with respect to the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080253526 | Geometric compton scattered x-ray visualizing, imaging, or information providing - Certain aspects relate to determining a location that an at least one Compton Scattered X-ray event occurs within an at least some matter of at least a portion of an individual based at least in part on determining a relative angle at which an at least one applied X-ray is being applied to the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual, determining a relative position from which an at least one applied X-ray is being applied to the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual. Certain aspects can include determining a detected location at which at least one induced Compton scattered X-ray photon is detected following scattering at the at least one Compton Scattered X-ray event, and determining a received angle at which the at least one induced Compton scattered X-ray photon is received following scattering at the at least one Compton Scattered X-ray event. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080253527 | Limiting compton scattered x-ray visualizing, imaging, or information providing at particular regions - One aspect relates to Compton X-ray scattering visualizing, imaging, or information providing within an at least some matter of an at least a portion of an individual to an at least one prescribed desired application regions within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual based at least partially on an inducing of at least one induced Compton X-ray scattering photon within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual responsive to an at least some applied X-rays being applied to the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual, wherein the Compton X-ray scattering visualizing, imaging, or information providing is limited to an at least one prescribed desired radiation protected region within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual based at least partially on a limiting of an inducing of at least one induced Compton X-ray scattering photon within the at least one prescribed desired radiation protected region. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080253528 | Low invasive technique using compton scattered x-ray visualizing, imaging, or information providing to differentiate at least some dissimilar matter - One aspect relates to ablating an at least some matter of an at least a portion of an individual within an at least one prescribed desired ablating region at least partially responsive to at least some Compton X-ray scattering visualizing, imaging, or information providing within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual that is performed at least partially through a substantial depth through the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual. Certain aspects can include locating an at least one prescribed desired ablating region within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual at least partially responsive to the Compton X-ray scattering visualizing, imaging, or information providing within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080253529 | Ablating based at least partially on compton scattered x-ray visualizing, imaging, or information providing - Certain aspects relate to determining a desired ablating region within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual at least partially in response to a Compton X-ray scattering visualizing, imaging, or information providing within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual. Certain aspects can include ablating at least a portion of a desired ablating region within at least a portion of an at least some matter of an at least a portion of an individual based at least partially on a determining the desired ablating region within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual responsive to the Compton X-ray scattering visualizing, imaging, or information providing within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080253530 | Limiting ablation based at least partially on Compton scattered X-ray visualizing, imaging, or information providing - Certain aspects relate to locating an at least some matter of at least a portion of an individual within an at least one prescribed desired ablating region at least partially responsive to a Compton X-ray scattering visualizing, imaging, or information providing within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual. Certain aspects relate to ablating the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual within the at least one prescribed desired ablating region at least partially responsive to a locating the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual within the at least one prescribed desired ablating region, in a manner that limits effects of the ablating to the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual at regions outside of the at least one prescribed desired ablating region based at least partially on the locating the at least one prescribed desired ablating region at least partially responsive to the locating the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual within the at least one prescribed desired ablating region. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080253531 | Cauterizing based at least partially on Compton scattered x-ray visualizing, imaging, or information providing - Certain aspects relate to locating an at least one prescribed desired cauterizing region within an at least some matter of an at least a portion of an individual at least partially responsive to a Compton X-ray scattering visualizing, imaging, or information providing of the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual. Certain aspects relate to cauterizing the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual within the at least one prescribed desired ablating region at least partially responsive to the locating the at least one prescribed desired cauterizing region within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual, at least partially response to the locating the at least one prescribed desired cauterizing region within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080253627 | Compton scattered X-ray visualization, imaging, or information provider using image combining - One aspect relates to deriving at least one first visualization, image, or provided information via Compton scattering substantially within an at least some matter of an at least a portion of an individual at least partially as a result of directing an at least one first applied X-ray having an at least one first energy level towards the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual; deriving at least one second visualization, image, or provided information via Compton scattering substantially within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual at least partially as a result of directing an at least one second applied X-ray having an at least one second energy level toward the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual; and deriving at least one combined visualization, combined image, or combined provided information at least partially by combining the at least one first visualization, image, or provided information with the at least one second visualization, image, or provided information. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080253637 | Volumetric type compton scattered X-ray visualization, imaging, or information provider - One aspect relates to capturing one or more tomographic-type Compton scattering based visualizations, images, or provided information of an at least some matter of at least a portion of an individual based at least partially on Compton scattering of an at least one X-ray being applied to the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual. Another aspect relates to deriving an at least one material characteristic distribution function that substantially fits at least some data obtained at least partially by scattering of an at least one applied X-ray within at least some matter of at least a portion of an individual to form at least one Compton scattered X-ray. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080257396 | High altitude structures and related methods - A system and method is described generally for providing a high altitude conduit the high altitude conduit includes a first material layer forming an elongated duct. The high altitude conduit also includes a second material layer outside the first material layer. The second material layer defines a space between the second material layer and the first material layer. A gas has a density that is less dense than that of the atmosphere outside of the second material layer. The gas is disposed in the space between the first and the second layer. An introducer is configured to provide the gas into the space between the first material layer and the second material layer. The gas causes the conduit to extend in an approximately upright orientation. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080257977 | High altitude atmospheric alteration system and method - A system and method is described generally for affecting atmospheric change. The system and method include providing a high altitude conduit. The system and method also include providing a first material through the conduit Further, the system and method include expelling the first material through at least one conduit opening into the atmosphere at high altitude. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080258006 | High altitude structures control system and related methods - A system and method is described generally for providing a high altitude structure including an elongated structure extending substantially skyward from the ground. The elongated structure at least partially supported by buoyancy effects. The system and method also include a gas having a density that is less dense than that of the atmosphere outside of the elongated structure; the gas is disposed in one or more voids of the elongated structure. The system and method further include at least one control device coupled to the elongated structure and used to control the motion of the elongated structure, the control device not being directly coupled to the surface of the Earth. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080258013 | High altitude payload structures and related methods - A system and method is described generally for providing a high altitude structure including an elongated structure coupled to the ground and extending skyward. The elongated structure at least partially supported by buoyancy effects, the elongated structure including at least one lumen, the at least one lumen configured to transport at least one material and to vent the at least one material to the atmosphere. The system and method also include a gas having a density that is less dense than that of the atmosphere outside of the elongated structure; the gas is disposed in one or more voids of the elongated structure. The system and method includes the use of an introducer configured to provide the gas into the one or more voids. The system and method further include a payload coupled to the elongated structure and being held aloft by the elongated structure. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080262341 | Active blood vessel sleeve methods and systems - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that include accepting one or more blood vessel sleeve dimensions based on blood vessel data from an individual; and making a rapid-prototyped blood vessel sleeve at least partly based on the one or more blood vessel sleeve dimensions. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080262390 | Fiducials for placement of tissue closures - Fiducial markings are placed on a patient to identify surgical parameters such as locations for an incision or a surgical closure. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080262524 | Systems and methods for closing of fascia - An opening in a fascia is closed by inserting a cannula through the fascia, and attaching a tissue anchor to the fascia from the exterior or through a side of the cannula. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080262540 | Systems and methods for approximating surfaces - Tissue is approximated by adhering anchors to opposing sides of a wound and coupling the anchors together. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080262543 | Systems and methods for approximating surfaces - Tissue is approximated by adhering anchors to opposing sides of a wound and coupling the anchors together. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080273833 | Plasmon switch - A variety of structures, methods, systems, and configurations can support plasmons for logic. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080283570 | Gentle touch surgical stapler - Embodiments include a surgical device and a method. An embodiment of the surgical instrument includes at least one grasping jaw, the at least one grasping jaw being adapted to deliver surgical staples by a force generated from a force generator mechanism that is contained within the at least one grasping jaw or is in a proximity to the at least one grasping jaw. Another embodiment includes at least one grasping jaw, at least one actuation mechanism adapted to deliver surgical fasteners, the actuation mechanism being located in a proximity to or contained within the at least one grasping jaw, the surgical fasteners containing at least one shape-transforming material, at least one sensor, at least one chemical tissue sealant and at least one cutter. A method includes: grasping a body organ/tissue with at least one grasping jaw, adjusting a configuration of the grasping in response to a signal or a datum or an image, and releasing a surgical staple/fastener in response to the signal, datum or image. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080283571 | Sensing surgical fastener - Embodiments include a surgical device and a method. An embodiment of the surgical instrument includes at least one grasping jaw, the at least one grasping jaw being adapted to deliver surgical fasteners by a force generated from a force generator mechanism that is contained within the at least one grasping jaw or is in a proximity to the at least one grasping jaw. Another embodiment includes at least one grasping jaw, at least one actuation mechanism adapted to deliver surgical fasteners, the actuation mechanism being located in a proximity to or contained within the at least one grasping jaw, the surgical fasteners containing at least one shape-transforming material, at least one sensor, at least one chemical tissue sealant and at least one cutter. A method includes: grasping a body tissue with at least one grasping jaw, adjusting a configuration of the grasping in response to a signal or a datum or an image, and releasing a surgical staple or fastener in response to the signal, datum or image. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080283572 | Surgical stapling instrument with chemical sealant - Embodiments include a surgical device and a method. An embodiment of the surgical instrument includes at least one grasping jaw, the at least one grasping jaw being adapted to deliver surgical staples by a force generated from a force generator mechanism that is contained within the at least one grasping jaw or is in a proximity to the at least one grasping jaw. Another embodiment includes at least one grasping jaw, at least one actuation mechanism adapted to deliver surgical staples, the actuation mechanism being located in a proximity to or contained within the at least one grasping jaw, the surgical staples containing at least one shape-transforming material, at least one sensor, at least one chemical tissue sealant and at least one cutter. A method includes: grasping a body tissue with at least one grasping jaw, adjusting a configuration of the grasping in response to a signal or a datum or an image, and releasing a surgical staple/fastener in response to the signal, datum or image. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080283574 | Maneuverable surgical stapler - Embodiments include a surgical device and a method. An embodiment of the surgical instrument includes at least one grasping jaw, the at least one grasping jaw being adapted to deliver surgical staples by a force generated from a force generator mechanism that is contained within the at least one grasping jaw or is in a proximity to the at least one grasping jaw. Another embodiment includes at least one grasping jaw, at least one delivery mechanism adapted to deliver surgical fasteners, the delivery mechanism being located in a proximity to or contained within the at least one grasping jaw, the surgical fasteners containing at least one shape-transforming material, at least one sensor, at least one chemical tissue sealant and at least one cutter. A method includes: grasping a body tissue with at least one grasping jaw, adjusting a configuration of the grasping in response to a signal or a datum or an image, and releasing a surgical staple/fastener in response to the signal, datum or image. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080283576 | Surgical fastening device with cutter - Embodiments include a surgical device and a method. An embodiment of the surgical fastening device includes at least one grasping jaw, the at least one grasping jaw being adapted to deliver surgical fasteners by a force generated from a force generator mechanism that is contained within the at least one grasping jaw or is in a proximity to the at least one grasping jaw. Another embodiment includes at least one grasping jaw, at least one actuation mechanism adapted to deliver surgical fasteners, the actuation mechanism being located in a proximity to or contained within the at least one grasping jaw, the surgical fasteners containing at least one shape-transforming material, at least one sensor, at least one chemical tissue sealant and at least one cutter. A method includes: grasping a body tissue with at least one grasping jaw, adjusting a configuration of the grasping in response to a signal or a datum or an image, and releasing a surgical staple/fastener in response to the signal, datum or image. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080283577 | Steerable surgical stapler - Embodiments include a surgical device and a method. An embodiment of the surgical instrument includes at least one grasping jaw, the at least one grasping jaw being adapted to deliver surgical staples by a force generated from a force generator mechanism that is contained within the at least one grasping jaw or is in a proximity to the at least one grasping jaw. Another embodiment includes at least one grasping jaw, at least one delivery mechanism adapted to deliver surgical fasteners, the delivery mechanism being located in a proximity to or contained within the at least one grasping jaw, the surgical fasteners containing at least one shape-transforming material, at least one sensor, at least one chemical tissue sealant and at least one cutter. A method includes: grasping a body organ/tissue with at least one grasping jaw, adjusting a configuration of the grasping in response to a signal or a datum or an image, and releasing a surgical staple/fastener in response to the signal, datum or image. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080287987 | Dispensing system for tissue sealants - The present invention discloses a medical device comprising a dispenser adapted to dispense a tissue sealant or one or more precursor compounds, the dispenser being operably coupled to a surgical stapler, which in turn is configured to deliver one or more surgical staples or fasteners in an area of bodily tissue approximation surface. Furthermore, the medical device comprises a dispenser adapted to dispense a tissue sealant or one or more precursor compounds thereof, the dispenser being operably coupled to a surgical cutter. Additionally or alternatively the medical; device can include a microactuation mechanism, whereby the dispenser dispenses the tissue sealant or one or more precursor compounds at a surgical cutting site or in a proximity thereof. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080293050 | Gene analysis for determination of a treatment characteristic - An apparatus, device, methods, computer program product, and systems are described that determine at least one amino acid sequence alteration of an amino acid sequence of a disease associated polypeptide, relative to an amino acid sequence of a corresponding non-disease associated polypeptide, identify a sub-sequence in the amino acid sequence of the disease associated polypeptide in which the amino acid sequence alteration occurs, relate the sub-sequence in the amino acid sequence of the disease associated polypeptide to a corresponding sub-sequence of the amino acid sequence of the corresponding non-disease associated polypeptide, and determine a treatment characteristic, based on the relating. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080302971 | Variable multi-stage waveform detector - A variable waveform detector may include multiple stages. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090008567 | Variable multi-stage waveform detector - A variable waveform detector may include multiple stages. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090016675 | Plasmon multiplexing - A variety of structures, methods, systems, and configurations can support plasmons for multiplexing. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090022455 | High-Q resonators assembly - An electromagnetically responsive element includes sets of arrangements of self-resonant bodies, such as atoms or quantum dots that form an effective dielectric constant, typically at or near a resonance. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090022666 | Methods and systems relating to mitochondrial DNA information - The present application relates, in general, to a system or a method for detection or treatment. In some aspects, a system includes at least one computer program for use with at least one computer system and wherein the computer program includes a plurality of instructions including but not limited to one or more instructions for making at least one correlation between mitochondrial DNA information regarding at least one person and information regarding at least one clinical trial involving the at least one person. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090024018 | Anatomical imaging system - Embodiments include a medical device, an apparatus, and a method. The medical device includes a tube portion shaped and sized for airway passage insertion and having at least one pathway therethrough; and a stylet of at least one shape-transforming material, configured for insertion in one of said at least one pathway; and at least one sensor carried by the tube portion and the stylet. The apparatus includes a stylet having a first end and a second end, at least a portion of the stylet including a shape-transforming material, the stylet being configured for insertion through an airway intubation structure having at least one pathway therethrough; and at least one sensor carried by the stylet in a proximity to the first end. The method includes capturing an image adjacent to an airway tube proximate to an airway passage; and actuating, in response to the image, at least one shape-transformation of the airway tube. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090024140 | Surgical feedback system - The invention pertains to a surgical system. In an embodiment, the system comprises one or more sensors operably responsive to physical boundary limitations of an operating field. Furthermore, the one or more sensors provide information regarding the physical boundary limitations of the operating field. In another embodiment, the system comprises a surgical instrument that is configured to respond to the information by either activation or inactivation. In another aspect the invention includes generating an anatomical image or anatomic positional reference data. Additionally, the method includes creating haptic feedback signals based at least partly on the anatomical image or anatomic positional reference data, and determining a position or orientation of a surgical instrument. Furthermore the method includes activating or inactivating the surgical instrument based at least partly on the haptic feedback signals. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090024152 | Custom-fitted blood vessel sleeve - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and/or systems are described that include a blood vessel sleeve that is custom-fitted for the outside of a blood vessel at least partly based on anatomical blood vessel data from an individual. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090024329 | Methods and systems relating to epigenetic information - The present application relates, in general, to a system or method for detection or treatment. In some aspects, a system includes at least one computer program for use with at least one computer system and wherein the computer program includes a plurality of instructions including, but not limited to, one or more instructions for determining at least one correlation between at least one aspect of epigenetic information regarding at least one individual and information regarding at least one clinical outcome following receipt by the at least one individual of at least one medical therapy. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090024330 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS RELATING TO EPIGENETIC PHENOTYPES - In one aspect, a system includes, but is not limited to, at least one computer program for use with at least one computer system and wherein the computer program includes a plurality of instructions, including but not limited to, one or more instructions for determining at least one correlation between at least one epigenetic-influencing event and at least one aspect of epigenetic phenotype information regarding at least one individual. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090024333 | Methods and systems relating to mitochondrial DNA phenotypes - In one aspect, a system includes, but is not limited to, at least one computer program for use with at least one computer system and wherein the computer program includes a plurality of instructions, including but not limited to, one or more instructions for determining at least one correlation between at least one mitochondrial DNA-influencing event and at least one aspect of mitochondrial DNA phenotype information regarding at least one individual. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090035756 | Methods for arbitrary peptide synthesis - Methods, apparatus, systems, computer programs and computing devices related to biologically assembling and/or synthesizing peptides and/or proteins are disclosed. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090036649 | Methods for arbitrary peptide synthesis - Methods, apparatus, systems, computer programs and computing devices related to biologically assembling and/or synthesizing peptides and/or proteins are disclosed. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090046976 | High-Q resonators assembly - An electromagnetically responsive element includes sets of arrangements of self-resonant bodies, such as atoms or quantum dots that form an effective dielectric constant, typically at or near a resonance. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090048648 | Self-sterilizing device - An insertable medical element may be supportive of evanescent energy for sterilization of a biomaterial. A system including an insertable medical element supportive of evanescent energy may include an energy source, where the energy source may be emissive of electromagnetic or plasmon energy, a sensor such as a surface plasmon resonance sensor, and/or it may include an imager. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090059402 | Plasmon filter - A plasmon filter may include an element supportive of plasmon energy and having a plurality of openings through which a material may pass. A system includes a fluid filter supportive of evanescent energy, an evanescent field generator, a sensor, and/or other components. A corresponding method may include generating plasmons on the filter and exposing a material to the plasmon energy. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090060287 | Physiological condition measuring device - A device is configured for one or more of communication transfer and audio/video playback. The device includes a sensing system for measuring a physiological condition through manipulation of an output of the device and analysis of a user response. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090062686 | Physiological condition measuring device - A method may include providing an output comprising a presentation format to an end user. The output may be provided for user-based interaction. An interactive response from the end user may be measured in response to the presentation format of the output, where the interactive response may be indicative of at least one physiological condition regarding the end user. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090076840 | Wireless ICU - A method may include receiving information from two or more wireless sensors and identifying patient identification information included in the information. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090080587 | Nuclear fission igniter - Illustrative embodiments provide nuclear fission igniters for nuclear fission reactors and methods for their operation. Illustrative embodiments and aspects include, without limitation, a nuclear fission igniter configured to ignite a nuclear fission deflagration wave in nuclear fission fuel material, a nuclear fission deflagration wave reactor with a nuclear fission igniter, a method of igniting a nuclear fission deflagration wave, and the like. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090080588 | Nuclear fission igniter - Illustrative embodiments provide nuclear fission igniters for nuclear fission reactors and methods for their operation. Illustrative embodiments and aspects include, without limitation, a nuclear fission igniter configured to ignite a nuclear fission deflagration wave in nuclear fission fuel material, a nuclear fission deflagration wave reactor with a nuclear fission igniter, a method of igniting a nuclear fission deflagration wave, and the like. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090084951 | Scintillator aspects for X-Ray fluorescence visualizer, imager, or information provider - One aspect relates to optically detecting an at least one scintillated viewable and/or visible photon that has been converted from the at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon. The aspect can also relate to optically detecting an at least one scintillated viewable and/or visible photon that has been converted from the at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090086892 | Proximity-based X-ray fluorescence visualizer, imager, or information provider - One aspect relates to detecting at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon fluoresced from substantially within an at least some matter of an at least a portion of an at least one individual at least partially as a result of receiving at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon generated at least partially within at least one X-ray fluorescence event within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the at least one individual which has been generated responsive to an at least some input energy resulting from a single input energy event, wherein the at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon that has passed through the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the at least one individual is at a level to substantially limit interference between the at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon with an at least one other induced X-ray fluorescing photon that travel for distances greater than a prescribed limit through the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the at least one individual, wherein the at least one other induced X-ray fluorescing photon attenuates by a prescribed percentage after passing through the prescribed distance through the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the at least one individual. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090086893 | Combining X-Ray fluorescence visualizer, imager, or information provider - One aspect relates to deriving at least one first X-ray fluorescence visualization, image, or provided information substantially within an at least some matter of an at least a portion of an at least one individual at least partially as a result of directing an at least one first applied high energy photon and/or particle having an at least one first input energy towards the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the at least one individual. The aspect comprises deriving at least one second X-ray fluorescence visualization, image, or provided information substantially within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the at least one individual at least partially as a result of directing an at least one second applied high energy photon and/or particle having an at least one second input energy toward the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the at least one individual. The aspect comprises deriving an at least one combined X-ray fluorescence visualization, combined image, or combined provided information at least partially by combining the at least one first X-ray fluorescence visualization, image, or provided information with the at least one second X-ray fluorescence visualization, image, or provided information. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090086894 | Time of flight aspects for X-Ray fluorescence visualizer, imager, or information provider - One aspect can relate to determining a total time of flight that indicates an at least one applied duration and an at least one induced duration, wherein the at least one applied duration describes the time for an at least some pulse-type input energy to be applied from a transmission location to an at least one X-ray fluorescing event in the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the at least one individual, and wherein the at least one induced duration describes the time for an at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon, to travel from the at least one X-ray fluorescing event in the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the at least one individual to a location where the at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon is received at least partially by a detecting the at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon. The aspect can relate to determining a location information of the at least one X-ray fluorescing event in the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the at least one individual based at least partially on the total time of flight. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090086895 | Geometric X-Ray fluorescence visualizer, imager, or information provider - One aspect relates to determining a location of an at least one X-ray fluorescing event occurring within an at least some matter of at least a portion of an individual, wherein the determining the location of the at least one X-ray fluorescing event is based at least in part on determining a relative angle at which an at least one applied high energy photon and/or particle is being applied to the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual, a relative position from which an at least one applied high energy photon and/or particle is being applied to the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual, a detected location of an at least one induced fluorescing X-ray photon fluoresced during the at least one X-ray fluorescing event, and a received angle at which the at least one induced fluorescing X-ray photon is received. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090086896 | Tool based X-ray fluorescence visualizing, imaging, or information providing - Certain embodiments of one aspect relates to inducing at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon within an at least some matter of an at least a portion of an at least one individual responsive to an at least some input energy being applied to the at least some matter of the least the portion of the at least one individual. The aspect can include X-ray fluorescence visualizing, imaging, or information providing within the at least some matter of the least the portion of the at least one individual at least partially in response to the inducing at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon within the at least some matter of the least the portion of the at least one individual. Certain embodiments of the aspect can include providing a substantial real time tool-based operation to the at least some matter of the least the portion of the at least one individual at least partially relying on the X-ray fluorescence visualizing, imaging, or information providing within the at least some matter of the least the portion of the at least one individual. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090086899 | Repositioning X-ray fluorescence visualizer, imager, or information provider - One aspect can relate to performing a first X-ray fluorescence visualizing, imaging, or information providing within a first field of view in an at least some matter of an at least a portion of an at least one individual based on at least one induced fluorescing X-ray photon. The aspect can include operationally repositioning the first X-ray fluorescence visualizing, imaging, or information providing to X-ray fluorescence visualize, image, or information provide from within the first field of view to within a second field of view. The aspect can include performing a second X-ray fluorescence visualizing, imaging, or information providing within the second field of view within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the at least one individual. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090086900 | Portable aspects for x-ray fluorescence visualizer, imager, or information provider - One aspect relates to inducing at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon at a X-ray fluorescence event within an at least some matter of an at least a portion of an at least one individual responsive to an at least some input energy being applied to the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the at least one individual. The aspect can include detecting the at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon, wherein the inducing at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon and the detecting the at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon is configured to be transported portably as a self-contained and self-powered unit. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090086901 | X-ray fluorescence visualizing, imaging, or information providing of chemicals, compounds, or biological materials - One aspect can relate to detecting a presence of an at least one chemical, compound, or biological material contained in an at least some matter of an at least a portion of an at least one individual based at least partially on addition of an at least one chemical identifying additive to the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the at least one individual based at least partially on a generation of an at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon within the at least one chemical identifying additive responsive to a single input energy event in which an at least some input energy is being applied proximal to the at least one chemical, compound, or biological material contained in the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the at least one individual. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090086902 | Personal transportable X-ray fluorescence visualizing, imaging, or information providing - One aspect relates to inducing at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon at a X-ray fluorescence event within an at least some matter of an at least a portion of an at least one individual responsive to an at least some input energy being applied to the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the at least one individual. The aspect can relate to detecting the at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon, wherein the inducing at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon and the detecting the at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon is configured to be performed at least partially with at least one device which is configured to be transported portably by a person. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090086903 | Selective elemental color providing for X-ray fluorescence visualization, imaging, or information providing - One aspect relates to selective X-ray fluorescence visualization, imaging, or information providing of an at least some matter of an at least a portion of an individual that at least partially indicates an at least one differentiatable element composition of the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual, wherein the selective X-ray fluorescence visualization, imaging, or information providing selectively displays a first at least one differentiatable element composition of the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual at least partially responsive to a first single input energy event based at least partially on an at least some first input energy being applied to the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual, and the selective X-ray fluorescence visualization, imaging, or information providing selectively displays a second at least one differentiatable element composition of the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual that is interpretable distinctly from the first at least one differentiatable element composition. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090086904 | X-Ray fluorescence visualizing, imaging, or information providing of chemicals, compounds, or biological materials - One aspect can relate to detecting a prescence of an at least one chemical, compound, or biological material contained in an at least some matter of an at least a portion of an at least one individual based at least partially on addition of an at least one chemical identifying additive to the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the at least one individual based at least partially on a generation of an at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon within the at least one chemical identifying additive responsive to a single input energy event in which an at least some input energy is being applied proximal to the at least one chemical, compound, or biological material contained in the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the at least one individual. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090086905 | X-ray fluorescence visualizer, imager, or information provider - One aspect relates to inducing at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon within an at least some matter of an at least a portion of an at least one individual responsive to a substantial single input energy event based at least partially on an at least some input energy being applied to the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the at least one individual; and detecting the at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon; and X-ray fluorescence visualizing, imaging, or information providing within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the at least one individual responsive to the detecting the at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090090334 | Opposed piston electromagnetic engine - An engine includes a cylinder having a two pistons slidably disposed therein, a port arranged to admit a reactant into the cylinder between the two pistons, and a converter operable with at least one piston to convert mechanical energy of the piston to electrical energy. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090091138 | Electromagnetic engine - A converter converts mechanical energy of a piston to and from electrical energy during each piston cycle. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090091195 | Free piston electromagnetic engine - A converter converts mechanical energy of a piston to and from electrical energy during each piston cycle. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090093713 | Vasculature and lymphatic system imaging and ablation associated with a local bypass - Devices, methods, and systems related to imaging and ablation are disclosed. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090093728 | Vasculature and lymphatic system imaging and ablation associated with a reservoir - Devices, methods, and systems related to imaging and ablation are disclosed. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090093807 | Vasculature and lymphatic system imaging and ablation - Devices, methods, and systems related to imaging and ablation are disclosed. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090094047 | Systems and methods for predicting a risk utilizing epigenetic data - A method includes receiving epigenetic information associated with at least a specific individual and/or prognosticating a risk at least partially based on the epigenetic information associated with at least a specific individual and the at least one correlation of epigenetic information associated with at least a first individual for at least a first epigenetic-information interval of time with disability data associated with at least a first individual for at least a first disability-data interval of time. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090094065 | Systems and methods for underwriting risks utilizing epigenetic information - Methods and devices are described for calculating insurance premiums based upon epigenetic information. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090094067 | Systems and methods for company internal optimization utilizing epigenetic data - A method includes receiving epigenetic information associated with at least a first individual and/or assessing at least one corporate liability at least partially based on the epigenetic information associated with at Least a first individual. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090094261 | Systems and methods for correlating epigenetic information with disability data - A method includes receiving epigenetic information associated with at least a first individual, receiving disability data associated with at least a second individual, and/or correlating the epigenetic information associated with at least a first individual with the disability data associated with at least a second individual. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090094281 | Systems and methods for transferring combined epigenetic information and other information - A method may include receiving anonymized epigenetic information associated with at least one individual. The anonymized epigenetic information associated with at least one individual may be combined with characteristic data. The combined data may be transferred. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090094282 | Systems and methods for correlating past epigenetic information with past disability data - A method includes receiving epigenetic information associated with at least a first individual for at least a first epigenetic-information interval of time, receiving disability data associated with at least a first individual for at least a first disability-data interval of time, and/or correlating the epigenetic information associated with at least a first individual for at least a first epigenetic-information interval of time with the disability data associated with at least a first individual for at least a first disability-data interval of time. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090094827 | Method of retrofitting an engine - A converter converts mechanical energy of a piston to and from electrical energy during each piston cycle. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090099877 | Systems and methods for underwriting risks utilizing epigenetic information - Methods and devices are described for calculating insurance premiums based upon epigenetic information. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090100095 | Systems and methods for reinsurance utilizing epigenetic information - A method may include receiving epigenetic information associated with at least one individual. The epigenetic information may be utilized to calculate a risk. A least a portion of the risk may be transferred utilizing the epigenetic information. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090101153 | Method of facilitated airway intubation - Embodiments include a medical device, an apparatus, and a method. The medical device includes a tube portion shaped and sized for airway passage insertion and having at least one pathway therethrough; and a stylet of at least one shape-transforming material, configured for insertion in one of said at least one pathway; and at least one sensor carried by the tube portion and the stylet. The apparatus includes a stylet having a first end and a second end, at least a portion of the stylet including a shape-transforming material, the stylet being configured for insertion through an airway intubation structure having at least one pathway therethrough; and at least one sensor carried by the stylet in a proximity to the first end. The method includes capturing an image adjacent to an endotracheal tube proximate to an airway passage; and actuating, in response to the image, at least one shape-transformation of the endotracheal tube. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090101838 | Ionizing-radiation-responsive compositions, methods, and systems - A method, composition and system respond to ionizing radiation to adjust biological activity. In some approaches the ionizing radiation is X-ray or extreme ultraviolet radiation that produces luminescent responses that induce biologically active responses. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090101840 | Ionizing-radiation-responsive compositions, methods, and systems - A method composition and system respond to ionizing radiation to adjust biological activity. In some approaches the ionizing radiation is X-ray or extreme ultraviolet radiation that produces luminescent responses that induce biologically active responses. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090101841 | Ionizing-radiation-responsive compositions, methods, and systems - A method composition and system respond to ionizing, radiation to adjust biological activity. In some approaches the ionizing radiation is X-ray or extreme ultraviolet radiation that produces luminescent responses that induce biologically active responses. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090101846 | Ionizing-radiation-responsive compositions, methods, and systems - A method, composition and system respond to ionizing radiation to adjust biological activity. In some approaches the ionizing radiation is X-ray or extreme ultraviolet radiation that produces luminescent responses that induce biologically active responses. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090101875 | Ionizing-radiation-responsive compositions, methods, and systems - A method, composition and system respond to ionizing radiation to adjust biological activity. In some approaches the ionizing radiation is X-ray or extreme ultraviolet radiation that produces luminescent responses that induce biologically active responses. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090104113 | Ionizing-radiation-responsive compositions, methods, and systems - A method, composition and system respond to ionizing, radiation to adjust biological activity. In some approaches the ionizing radiation is X-ray or extreme ultraviolet radiation that produces luminescent responses that induce biologically active responses. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090104179 | Ionizing-radiation-responsive compositions, methods, and systems - A method, composition and system respond to ionizing radiation to adjust biological activity. In some approaches the ionizing radiation is X-ray or extreme ultraviolet radiation that produces luminescent responses that induce biologically active responses. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090104250 | Medical or veterinary digestive tract utilization systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for implementing or deploying medical or veterinary utility modules (a) operable for mooring at least partly within a digestive tract, (b) small enough to pass through the tract per vias naturales and including a wireless-control component, (c) having one or more attachment protrusions positionable adjacent to a mucous membrane, (d) configured to facilitate redundant modes of attachment, (e) facilitating a “primary” material supply deployable within a stomach for an extended and/or controllable period, (f) moored by one or more adaptable extender modules supported by a subject's head or neck, and/or (g) configured to facilitate supporting at least a sensor within a subject's body lumen for up to a day or more. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090105531 | Disintegrating digestive tract interaction system - Systems and methods are described for configuring several modules each individually small enough to pass through a digestive tract; and a tether or other means for releasably configuring at least the several modules in a group. Such a tether may (directly or indirectly) couple some of the modules via at least a gap in another module from which the tether may slip free, in some embodiments. Such methods may include modes of administering a medication or otherwise taking an action in response to the one or more phenomena. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090105561 | Medical or veterinary digestive tract utilization systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for implementing or deploying medical or veterinary utility modules (a) operable for mooring at least partly within a digestive tract, (b) small enough to pass through the tract per vias naturales and including a wireless-control component, (c) having one or more attachment protrusions positionable adjacent to a mucous membrane, (d) configured to facilitate redundant modes of attachment, (e) facilitating a “primary” material supply deployable within a stomach for an extended and/or controllable period, (f) moored by one or more adaptable extender modules supported by a subject's head or neck, and/or (g) configured to facilitate supporting at least a sensor within a subject's body lumen for up to a day or more. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090105694 | Medical or veterinary digestive tract utilization systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for implementing or deploying medical or veterinary utility modules (a) operable for mooring at least partly within a digestive tract, (b) small enough to pass through the tract per vias naturales and including a wireless-control component, (c) having one or more attachment protrusions positionable adjacent to a mucous membrane, (d) configured to facilitate redundant modes of attachment, (e) facilitating a “primary” material supply deployable within a stomach for an extended and/or controllable period, (f) moored by one or more adaptable extender modules supported by a subject's head or neck, and/or (g) configured to facilitate supporting at least a sensor within a subject's body lumen for up to a day or more. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090108777 | Devices and systems that deliver nitric oxide - The present disclosure relates to dressings, such as patches and bandages, and other devices and systems that deliver nitric oxide. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090109803 | Data storage device container - A method of storing a data storage device includes but is not limited to emplacing a data storage device in a container, the container having surfaces; and writing storable data to the data storage device by transmitting energy through a surface of the container. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present application. Other methods and apparatuses are also disclosed. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090110604 | Substrates for nitric oxide releasing devices - The present disclosure relates to substrates associated with nitric oxide. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090110612 | Nitric oxide permeable housings - The present disclosure relates to an apparatus that includes one or more nitric oxide permeable housings. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090110712 | Methods and systems for use of photolyzable nitric oxide donors - The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for use of photolyzable nitric oxide donors for the treatment of sexual dysfunction. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090110714 | Medical or veterinary digestive tract utilization systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for implementing or deploying medical or veterinary utility modules comprising a first module operable in a digestive or respiratory tract to engage a second module, optionally by a magnetic field. Alternatively or additionally, systems may be operable to remain in situ and also operable to permit a therapeutic material dispensation. In some contexts, for example, systems or methods may dispense a therapeutic material via a subject's throat or elsewhere in the digestive or respiratory tract. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090110933 | Systems and devices related to nitric oxide releasing materials - The present disclosure relates to systems and devices related to nitric oxide releasing materials. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090110958 | Systems and devices that utilize photolyzable nitric oxide donors - The present disclosure relates to systems and devices that utilize photolyzable nitric oxide donors. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090111184 | Chromosome selection - Systems, methods, compositions and apparatus relating to genome, chromosome, and mitochondria selection are disclosed. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090111185 | Female genome selection - Systems, methods, compositions and apparatus relating to genome, chromosome, and mitochondria selection are disclosed. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090111764 | Mitochondrial selection - Systems, methods, compositions and apparatus relating to genome, chromosome, and mitochondria selection are disclosed. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090112048 | Medical or veterinary digestive tract utilization systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for implementing or deploying medical or veterinary utility modules (a) operable for mooring at least partly within a digestive tract, (b) small enough to pass through the tract per vias naturales and including a wireless-control component, (c) having one or more attachment protrusions positionable adjacent to a mucous membrane, (d) configured to facilitate redundant modes of attachment, (e) facilitating a “primary” material supply deployable within a stomach for an extended and/or controllable period, (f) moored by one or more adaptable extender modules supported by a subject's head or neck, and/or (g) configured to facilitate supporting at least a sensor within a subject's body lumen for up to a day or more. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090112189 | Medical or veterinary digestive tract utilization systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for implementing or deploying medical or veterinary utility modules (a) operable for mooring at least partly within a digestive tract, (b) small enough to pass through the tract per vias naturales and including a wireless-control component, (c) having one or more attachment protrusions positionable adjacent to a mucous membrane, (d) configured to facilitate redundant modes of attachment, (e) facilitating a “primary” material supply deployable within a stomach for an extended and/or controllable period, (f) moored by one or more adaptable extender modules supported by a subject's head or neck, and/or (g) configured to facilitate supporting at least a sensor within a subject's body lumen for up to a day or more. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090112190 | Medical or veterinary digestive tract utilization systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for implementing or deploying medical or veterinary utility modules comprising a first module operable in a digestive or respiratory tract to engage a second module, optionally by a magnetic field. Alternatively or additionally, systems may be operable to remain in situ and also operable to permit a therapeutic material dispensation. In some contexts, for example, systems or methods may dispense a therapeutic material via a subject's throat or elsewhere in the digestive or respiratory tract. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090112191 | Medical or veterinary digestive tract utilization systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for implementing or deploying medical or veterinary utility modules comprising a first module operable in a digestive or respiratory tract to engage a second module, optionally by a magnetic field. Alternatively or additionally, systems may be operable to remain in situ and also operable to permit a therapeutic material dispensation. In some contexts, for example, systems or methods may dispense a therapeutic material via a subject's throat or elsewhere in the digestive or respiratory tract. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090112193 | Systems and devices that utilize photolyzable nitric oxide donors - The present disclosure relates to systems and devices that utilize photolyzable nitric oxide donors. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090112197 | Devices configured to facilitate release of nitric oxide - The present disclosure relates to devices that facilitate release of nitric oxide from one or more photolyzable nitric oxide donors. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090112243 | Surgical cutter with dispensing system for tissue sealants - The present invention discloses a medical device comprising a dispenser adapted to dispense a tissue sealant or one or more precursor compounds, the dispenser being operably coupled to a surgical stapler, which in turn is configured to deliver one or more surgical staples or fasteners in an area of bodily tissue approximation surface. Furthermore, the medical device comprises a dispenser adapted to dispense a tissue sealant or one or more precursor compounds thereof, the dispenser being operably coupled to a surgical cutter. Additionally or alternatively the medical; device can include an actuation mechanism, whereby the dispenser dispenses the tissue sealant or one or more precursor compounds at a surgical cutting site or in a proximity thereof. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090112256 | Suturing device with tissue sealant dispenser - The present invention discloses a medical device comprising a dispenser adapted to dispense a tissue sealant or one or more precursor compounds, the dispenser being operably coupled to a surgical suturing device, which in turn is configured to deliver one or more surgical sutures or fasteners in an area of bodily tissue approximation surface. Furthermore, the medical device comprises a dispenser adapted to dispense a tissue sealant or one or more precursor compounds thereof, the dispenser being operably coupled to a surgical cutter. Additionally or alternatively the medical; device can include a microactuation mechanism, whereby the dispenser dispenses the tissue sealant or one or more precursor compounds at a surgical cutting site or in a proximity thereof. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090112295 | Devices and systems that deliver nitric oxide - The present disclosure relates to dressings, such as patches and bandages, and other devices and systems that deliver nitric oxide. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090112485 | Nitric oxide sensors and systems - The present disclosure relates to nitric oxide sensors and systems. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090117001 | Event-triggered ultraviolet light sterilization of surfaces - Solutions for limiting the undesirable spread of pathogens by indirect contact are provided. The solutions involve event-controlled self-sterilization of contact regions on articles or fixtures. A self-sterilizing article structure, in response to a contact event, allows sterilizing UV energy to controllably flow from a UV generator within the article to a portion of the contact region. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090117475 | Multilayer active mask lithography - An active mask emits a patterned energy flux in response to an energy input. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090129726 | Photonic crystal energy converter - A photonic crystal is configured with wavelength converting material to act as a concentrator for electromagnetic energy. The concentrator may also be configured with energy conversion devices to convert the electromagnetic energy into another form of energy. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090130017 | Targeted short-lived drug delivery - An aspect of the disclosure includes a system for delivering therapeutic agents. In an embodiment, the system includes an implantable medical device comprising at least one reservoir that holds at least one therapeutic agent. Additionally the device includes a delivery mechanism that provides non-systemic in vivo delivery of the at least one therapeutic agent to a local area of an animal in a therapeutically-effective concentration, wherein the therapeutically-effective concentration is in excess of a concentration that would produce a toxic effect when administered systemically to the animal. Furthermore, the at least one therapeutic agent has short half-life. A further aspect of the disclosure includes a method of delivering a therapeutic agent in vivo at non-systemic high doses to a localized area of an animal. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090130573 | Multilayer active mask lithography - An active mask emits a patterned energy flux in response to an energy input. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090131737 | Lumen-traveling biological interface device and method of use - Lumen-traveling biological interface devices and associated methods and systems are described. Lumen-traveling biological interface devices capable of traveling within a body lumen may include a propelling mechanism to produce movement of the lumen-traveling device within the lumen, electrodes or other electromagnetic transducers for detecting biological signals and electrodes, coils or other electromagnetic transducers for delivering electromagnetic stimuli to stimulus responsive tissues. Lumen-traveling biological interface devices may also include additional components such as sensors, an active portion, and/or control circuitry. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090131738 | Lumen-traveling biological interface device and method of use - Lumen-traveling biological interface devices and associated methods and systems are described. Lumen-traveling biological interface devices capable of traveling within a body lumen may include a propelling mechanism to produce movement of the lumen-traveling device within the lumen, electrodes or other electromagnetic transducers for detecting biological signals and electrodes, coils or other electromagnetic transducers for delivering electromagnetic stimuli to stimulus responsive tissues. Lumen-traveling biological interface devices may also include additional components such as sensors, an active portion, and/or control circuitry. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090136099 | Image guided surgery with dynamic image reconstruction - A method may include processing two or more fiducials included in a three-dimensional medical image and included in a current image to generate two or more transform coefficients of a transform, and applying the transform to the three-dimensional medical image to form a present image. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090137866 | Medical or veterinary digestive tract utilization systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for implementing or deploying medical or veterinary utility modules (a) operable for mooring at least partly within a digestive tract, (b) small enough to pass through the tract per vias naturales and including a wireless-control component, (c) having one or more attachment protrusions positionable adjacent to a mucous membrane, (d) configured to facilitate redundant modes of attachment, (e) facilitating a “primary” material supply deployable within a stomach for an extended and/or controllable period, (f) moored by one or more adaptable extender modules supported by a subject's head or neck, and/or (g) configured to facilitate supporting at least a sensor within a subject's body lumen for up to a day or more. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090142223 | Sterilization of consumable composition dispensers - Methods and systems for programmed dispensation of consumable compositions are provided. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090142413 | Targeted short-lived drug delivery - An aspect of the disclosure includes a system for delivering therapeutic agents. In an embodiment, the system includes an implantable medical device comprising at least one reservoir that holds at least one therapeutic agent. Additionally the device includes a delivery mechanism that provides non-systemic in vivo delivery of the at least one therapeutic agent to a local area of an animal in a therapeutically-effective concentration, wherein the therapeutically-effective concentration is in excess of a concentration that would produce a toxic effect when administered systemically to the animal. Furthermore, the at least one therapeutic agent has short half-life. A further aspect of the disclosure includes a method of delivering a therapeutic agent in vivo at non-systemic high doses to a localized area of an animal. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090143816 | Grasper with surgical sealant dispenser - The present disclosure is directed to a medical device comprising a dispenser adapted to dispense a tissue sealant or one or more precursor compounds, the dispenser being operably coupled to a grasper. Furthermore, the medical device comprises a dispenser adapted to dispense a tissue sealant or one or more precursor compounds thereof, the dispenser being operably coupled to a surgical cutter. Additionally or alternatively the medical device can include an actuation mechanism, whereby the dispenser dispenses the tissue sealant or one or more precursor compounds at a surgical cutting site or in a proximity thereof. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090143899 | Communication regarding aspects of a dispensed consumable composition - Methods and systems for programmed dispensation of consumable compositions are provided. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090143900 | Reordering of Consumable Compositions - Methods and systems for programmed dispensation of consumable compositions are provided. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090144184 | Communication regarding aspects of a dispensed consumable composition - Methods and systems for programmed dispensation of consumable compositions are provided. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090144189 | Programmed dispensing of consumable compositions - Methods and systems for administering consumable compositions according to a programmed dosing schedule are provided. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090144190 | Programmed dispensing of consumable compositions - Methods and systems for programmed dispensation of consumable compositions are provided. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090145163 | Methods of manufacturing temperature-stabilized storage containers - Methods disclosed herein include methods of manufacturing integrally thermally-sealed storage containers. Methods include creating at least one indentation in at least one layer of first thermal barrier sheet, wherein the at least one layer of first thermal barrier sheet includes at least one first ultra efficient insulation material and wherein the at least one indentation is in a size and shape substantially conforming with material to be stored; placing material to be stored within one or more of the at least one indentation; placing at least one layer of second thermal barrier sheet adjacent to the material to be stored, wherein the at least one layer of second thermal barrier sheet includes at least one second ultra efficient insulation material; and creating a thermal seal between at least two layers of thermal barrier sheet, substantially thermally sealing the material to be stored. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145164 | Temperature-stabilized storage systems - Systems include at least one substantially thermally sealed storage container, including an outer assembly including one or more sections of ultra efficient insulation material substantially defining at least one thermally sealed storage region, and an inner assembly including one or more interlocks configured to provide controllable egress of a quantity of a material from one or more of the at least one thermally sealed storage region. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145793 | Temperature-stabilized medicinal storage systems - Systems include one or more medicinal storage containers. For example, an integrally thermally sealed medicinal storage container may include one or more segments of at least one ultra efficient insulation material, the one or more segments having one or more surface regions, the one or more segments principally defining at least one storage region, one or more regions of substantially thermally sealed connections between at least one of the one or more surface regions of the one or more segments wherein the one or more regions of substantially thermally sealed connections and the one or more segments form at least one integrally thermally sealed medicinal storage region, one or more thermal variant units, and at least one selectively-operable thermal conduction unit. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145910 | Temperature-stabilized storage containers with directed access - Systems include one or more storage containers. A container may include one or more segments of a first ultra efficient insulation material shaped to define at least one substantially temperature-stabilized storage region, and an access region, including at least one region of the one or more segments of ultra efficient insulation material configured for at least one perforation by a perforation device, wherein one or more of the at least one perforation is configured to provide for a controlled egress of a discrete quantity of material from the at least one storage region. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145911 | Temperature-stabilized storage containers for medicinals - Systems include integrally sealed medicinal storage containers, including one or more segments of an ultra efficient insulation material, the one or more segments having one or more surface regions, the one or more segments principally defining at least one storage region, and one or more regions of substantially thermally sealed connections between at least one of the one or more surface regions of the one or more segments wherein the one or more regions of substantially thermally sealed connections and the one or more segments form an integrally thermally sealed medicinal storage region. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090145912 | Temperature-stabilized storage containers - Systems described herein include integrally sealed containers. An integrally sealed container may include one or more segments of a first ultra efficient insulation material having one or more surface regions, the one or more segments principally defining at least one storage region; and one or more regions of substantially thermally sealed connections between at least one of the one or more surface regions of the one or more segments wherein the one or more regions of substantially thermally sealed connections and the one or more segments form an integrally thermally sealed storage region. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090149693 | Method for magnetic modulation of neural conduction - Methods and related systems for modulating neural activity by repetitively blocking conduction in peripheral neural structures with magnetic stimuli are disclosed. Methods and systems for reversing effects of blocking stimuli and/or for producing substantially permanent conduction block are also disclosed. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090149694 | System for magnetic modulation of neural conduction - Methods and related systems for modulating neural activity by repetitively blocking conduction in peripheral neural structures with magnetic stimuli are disclosed. Methods and systems for reversing effects of blocking stimuli and/or for producing substantially permanent conduction block are also disclosed. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090149708 | Treatment techniques using ingestible device - An apparatus, device, methods, computer program product, and systems are described that determine a control command at a patient internal device within a patient, and provide the control command to an ingestible device within the patient, the control command including instructions to the ingestible device to control an operation thereof. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090149726 | Spectroscopic detection of malaria via the eye - Methods, apparatus, and systems for detecting hemozoin and diagnosing malaria infection are disclosed. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090149797 | System for reversible chemical modulation of neural activity - Methods and related systems for modulating neural activity by repetitively blocking conduction in peripheral neural structures with chemical blocking agents are disclosed. Methods and systems for reversing effects of chemical blocking agents and/or for producing substantially permanent conduction block are also disclosed. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090149798 | Implant system for chemical modulation of neural activity - Methods and related systems for modulating neural activity by repetitively blocking conduction in peripheral neural structures with chemical blocking agents are disclosed. Implantable systems for delivery of chemical blocking agents are disclosed. Methods and systems for reversing effects of chemical blocking agents and/or for producing substantially permanent conduction block are also disclosed. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090149799 | Method for chemical modulation of neural activity - Methods and related systems for modulating neural activity by repetitively blocking conduction in peripheral neural structures with chemical blocking agents are disclosed. Methods and systems for reversing effects of chemical blocking agents and/or for producing substantially permanent conduction block are also disclosed. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090149839 | Treatment techniques using ingestible device - An apparatus, device, methods, computer program product, and systems are described that determine a control command at a patient internal device within a patient, and provide the control command to an ingestible device within the patient, the control command including instructions to the ingestible device to control an operation thereof. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090149895 | Method and system for cyclical neural modulation based on activity state - Methods and related systems for modulating neural activity by repetitively or cyclically blocking conduction in a peripheral neural structure are disclosed. Timing of delivery of blocking stimuli may be based upon overall activity level of the subject or use/activity of a portion of the body of a subject. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090149896 | System for chemical modulation of neural activity - Methods and related systems for modulating neural activity by repetitively blocking conduction in peripheral neural structures with chemical blocking agents are disclosed. Methods and systems for reversing effects of chemical blocking agents and/or for producing substantially permanent conduction block are also disclosed. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090149897 | System for transdermal chemical modulation of neural activity - Methods and related systems for modulating neural activity by repetitively blocking conduction in peripheral neural structures with chemical blocking agents are disclosed. Systems for transdermal delivery of chemical blocking agents are disclosed. Methods and systems for reversing effects of chemical blocking agents and/or for producing substantially permanent conduction block are also disclosed. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090149911 | System for electrical modulation of neural conduction - Methods and related systems for modulating neural activity by repetitively blocking conduction in peripheral neural structures with electrical stimuli are disclosed. Methods and systems for reversing effects of blocking stimuli and/or for producing substantially permanent conduction block are also disclosed. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090149912 | Method for electrical modulation of neural conduction - Methods and related systems for modulating neural activity by repetitively blocking conduction in peripheral neural structures with electrical stimuli are disclosed. Methods and systems for reversing effects of blocking stimuli and/or for producing substantially permanent conduction block are also disclosed. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090149914 | Method for reversible chemical modulation of neural activity - Methods and related systems for modulating neural activity by repetitively blocking conduction in peripheral neural structures with chemical blocking agents are disclosed. Methods and systems for reversing effects of chemical blocking agents and/or for producing substantially permanent conduction block are also disclosed. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090149919 | Method for thermal modulation of neural activity - Methods and related systems for modulating neural activity by blocking conduction in peripheral neural structures with thermal stimuli are disclosed. Methods and systems for reversing effects of thermal blocking stimuli and/or for producing substantially permanent conduction block are also disclosed. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090149926 | System for thermal modulation of neural activity - Methods and related systems for modulating neural activity by blocking conduction in peripheral neural structures with thermal stimuli are disclosed. Methods and systems for reversing effects of thermal blocking stimuli and/or for producing substantially permanent conduction block are also disclosed. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090149987 | Programmed dispensing of consumable compositions - Methods and systems for administering consumable compositions according to a programmed dosing schedule are provided. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090149988 | Programmed dispensing of consumable compositions - Methods and systems for administering consumable compositions according to a programmed dosing schedule are provided. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090156988 | Circulatory monitoring systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for obtaining and acting upon information indicative of circulatory health and related phenomena in human beings or other subjects. Some involve implementing or deploying therapeutic administration systems, for example, for obtaining a priori implant information and signaling a decision whether to initiate implant-site-targeting treatment partly based on the a priori implant information and partly based on one or more other clot-indicative determinants; or obtaining a flow-change-indicative measurement and signaling a decision whether to administer one or more clot-reducing agents at least partly based on the flow-change-indicative measurement; or obtaining one or more indications of a lytic material in a vicinity of one or more body lumens and accelerating a decrease in a local concentration of the lytic material in the vicinity of the one or more body lumens by causing one or more elements to extract at least a portion of the lytic material in the vicinity of the one or more body lumens in response to the one or more indications of the lytic material in the vicinity of the one or more body lumens; or one or more capture components configured to accelerate a decrease in a local concentration of one or more therapeutic structures along a downstream portion of a vasculature and one or more dispensation components configured to release the one or more therapeutic structures into an upstream portion of the vasculature. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090157054 | Treatment indications informed by a priori implant information - Systems and methods are described for implementing or deploying therapeutic administration systems for obtaining a priori implant information and signaling a decision whether to initiate implant-site-targeting treatment partly based on the a priori implant information and partly based on one or more other clot-indicative determinants; or obtaining a flow-change-indicative measurement and signaling a decision whether to administer one or more clot-reducing agents at least partly based on the flow-change-indicative measurement; or obtaining one or more indications of a lytic material in a vicinity of one or more body lumens and accelerating a decrease in a local concentration of the lytic material in the vicinity of the one or more body lumens by causing one or more elements to extract at least a portion of the lytic material in the vicinity of the one or more body lumens in response to the one or more indications of the lytic material in the vicinity of the one or more body lumens; or one or more capture components configured to accelerate a decrease in a local concentration of one or more therapeutic structures along a downstream portion of a vasculature and one or more dispensation components configured to release the one or more therapeutic structures into an upstream portion of the vasculature. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090157055 | Treatment indications informed by a priori implant information - Systems and methods are described for implementing or deploying therapeutic administration systems for obtaining a priori implant information and signaling a decision whether to initiate implant-site-targeting treatment partly based on the a priori implant information and partly based on one or more other clot-indicative determinants: or obtaining a flow-change-indicative measurement and signaling a decision whether to administer one or more clot-reducing agents at least partly based on the flow-change-indicative measurement; or obtaining one or more indications of a lactic material in a vicinity of one or more body lumens and accelerating a decrease in a local concentration of the lytic material in the vicinity of the one or more body lumens by causing one or more elements to extract at least a portion of the lytic material in the vicinity of the one or more body lumens in response to the one or more indications of the lytic material in the vicinity of the one or more body lumens; or one or more capture components configured to accelerate a decrease in a local concentration of one or more therapeutic structures along a downstream portion of a vasculature and one or more dispensation components configured to release the one or more therapeutic structures into an upstream portion of the vasculature. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090157056 | Circulatory monitoring systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for obtaining and acting upon information indicative of circulatory health and related phenomena in human beings or other subjects. Some involve implementing or deploying therapeutic administration systems, for example, for obtaining a priori implant information and signaling a decision whether to initiate implant-site-targeting treatment partly based on the a priori implant information and partly based on one or more other clot-indicative determinants; or obtaining a flow-change-indicative measurement and signaling a decision whether to administer one or more clot-reducing agents at least partly based on the flow-change-indicative measurement; or obtaining one or more indications of a lytic material in a vicinity of one or more body lumens and accelerating a decrease in a local concentration of the lytic material in the vicinity of the one or more body lumens by causing one or more elements to extract at least a portion of the lytic material in the vicinity of the one or more body lumens in response to the one or more indications of the lytic material in the vicinity of the one or more body lumens; or one or more capture components configured to accelerate a decrease in a local concentration of one or more therapeutic structures along a downstream portion of a vasculature and one or more dispensation components configured to release the one or more therapeutic structures into an upstream portion of the vasculature. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090157057 | Circulatory monitoring systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for obtaining and acting upon information indicative of circulatory health and related phenomena in human beings or other subjects. Some involve implementing or deploying therapeutic administration systems, for example, for obtaining a priori implant information and signaling a decision whether to initiate implant-site-targeting treatment partly based on the a priori implant information and partly based on one or more other clot-indicative determinants; or obtaining a flow-change-indicative measurement and signaling a decision whether to administer one or more clot-reducing agents at least partly based on the flow-change-indicative measurement; or obtaining one or more indications of a lytic material in a vicinity of one or more body lumens and accelerating a decrease in a local concentration of the lytic material in the vicinity of the one or more body lumens by causing one or more elements to extract at least a portion of the lytic material in the vicinity of the one or more body lumens in response to the one or more indications of the lytic material in the vicinity of the one or more body lumens; or one or more capture components configured to accelerate a decrease in a local concentration of one or more therapeutic structures along a downstream portion of a vasculature and one or more dispensation components configured to release the one or more therapeutic structures into an upstream portion of the vasculature. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090157058 | Circulatory monitoring systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for obtaining and acting upon information indicative of circulatory health and related phenomena in human beings or other subjects. Some involve implementing or deploying therapeutic administration systems, for example, for obtaining a priori implant information and signaling a decision whether to initiate implant-site-targeting treatment partly based on the a priori implant information and partly based on one or more other clot-indicative determinants; or obtaining a flow-change-indicative measurement and signaling a decision whether to administer one or more clot-reducing agents at least partly based on the flow-change-indicative measurement; or obtaining one or more indications of a lytic material in a vicinity of one or more body lumens and accelerating a decrease in a local concentration of the lytic material in the vicinity of the one or more body lumens by causing one or more elements to extract at least a portion of the lytic material in the vicinity of the one or more body lumens in response to the one or more indications of the lytic material in the vicinity of the one or more body lumens; or one or more capture components configured to accelerate a decrease in a local concentration of one or more therapeutic structures along a downstream portion of a vasculature and one or more dispensation components configured to release the one or more therapeutic structures into an upstream portion of the vasculature. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090157059 | Surgical instrument navigation system - The disclosure pertains to a surgical system. In an embodiment, the system comprises one or more sensors operably responsive to physical boundary limitations of an operating field. Furthermore, the one or more sensors provide information regarding the physical boundary limitations of the operating field. In another embodiment, the system comprises a surgical instrument that is configured to respond to the information by either activation or inactivation. In another aspect the disclosure includes generating an anatomical image or anatomic positional reference data from one or more anatomical objects. Additionally, the method includes creating haptic feedback signals based at least partly on the anatomical image or anatomic positional reference data, and determining a position or orientation of a surgical instrument. Furthermore the method includes activating or inactivating the surgical instrument based at least partly on the haptic feedback signals. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090157171 | Treatment indications informed by a priori implant information - Systems and methods are described for implementing or deploying therapeutic administration systems for obtaining a priori implant information and signaling a decision whether to initiate implant-site-targeting treatment partly based on the a priori implant information and partly based on one or more other clot-indicative determinants; or obtaining a flow-change-indicative measurement and signaling a decision whether to administer one or more clot-reducing agents at least partly based on the flow-change-indicative measurement; or obtaining one or more indications of a lactic material in a vicinity of one or more body lumens and accelerating a decrease in a local concentration of the lytic material in the vicinity of the one or more body lumens by causing one or more elements to extract at least a portion of the lytic material in the vicinity of the one or more body lumens in response to the one or more indications of the lytic material in the vicinity of the one or more body lumens; or one or more capture components configured to accelerate a decrease in a local concentration of one or more therapeutic structures along a downstream portion of a vasculature and one or more dispensation components configured to release the one or more therapeutic structures into an upstream portion of the vasculature. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090164504 | Look ahead of links/alter links - A computationally-implemented method comprising retrieving at least a portion of data from a data source, determining an effect of the data, determining an acceptability of the effect of the data at least in part via a virtual machine representation of at least a part of a real machine having one or more end-user specified preferences and providing at least one data display option based on the determining acceptability of the effect of the data. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090164892 | Look Ahead of links/alter links - A computationally-implemented method comprises obtaining at least a portion of data from a data source, determining a content of the data, determining an acceptability of an effect of content of the data at least in part via at least two virtual machine representations of at least a part of a real machine having at least one end-user specified preference, at least one of the at least two virtual machine representations operating at least in part on an individual core of a multi-core system, and displaying at least one data display option based on the determining an acceptability of a content of the data. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090164924 | Look ahead of links/alter links - A computationally-implemented method comprises retrieving at least a portion of data from a data source, determining an acceptability of an effect of the retrieved at least a portion of the data at least in part via a virtual machine representation of at least a part of an end user's real machine having one or more end-user specified preferences, and providing at least one data display option to the end user's real machine based on the determining acceptability of the effect of the retrieved at least a portion of the data. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090164992 | Look ahead of links/alter links - A computationally-implemented method comprises retrieving at least a portion of data from a data source, determining an acceptability of an effect of the retrieved at least a portion of the data at least in part via a virtual machine representation of at least a part of an end user's real machine having one or more end-user specified preferences, and providing at least one data display option to the end user's real machine based on the determining acceptability of the effect of the retrieved at least a portion of the data. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090164993 | Look ahead of links/alter links - A computationally-implemented method comprises obtaining at least a portion of data from a data source, determining a content of the data, determining an acceptability of an effect of content of the data at least in part via at least two virtual machine representations of at least a part of a real machine having at least one end-user specified preference, at least one of the at least two virtual machine representations operating at least in part on an individual core of a multi-core system, and displaying at least one data display option based on the determining an acceptability of a content of the data. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090165134 | Look ahead of links/alter links - A computationally-implemented method comprising retrieving at least a portion of data from a data source, determining an effect of the data, determining an acceptability of the effect of the data at least in part via a virtual machine representation of at least a part of a real machine having one or more end-user specified preferences and providing at least one data display option based on the determining acceptability of the effect of the data. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090166103 | Limbed vehicles, systems and methods using same, and post networks on which limbed vehicles travel - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to systems including a limbed vehicle having a plurality of controllably movable limbs (e.g., a limbed machine, limbed robot, etc.), a plurality of spaced posts that the limbed vehicle may travel on using the limbs, and at least one logistical-support unit associated with at least one of the posts and configured to provide logistical support to the limbed vehicle. As non-limiting examples, such disclosed embodiments of systems may be used to service an agriculture field, to enable travel over an environmentally-sensitive area or an area impassable by a conventional wheeled or tracked vehicle, and may be used in many other different applications. Embodiments disclosed herein also relate to limbed vehicles configured to receive logistical support from a logistical-support unit, methods of providing logistical support to such limbed vehicles, post networks, and posts. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090166104 | Systems and methods employing limbed vehicle and spaced posts - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to systems including a limbed vehicle having a plurality of controllably movable limbs (e.g., a limbed machine, limbed robot, etc.) and a plurality of spaced posts that the limbed vehicle may travel on using the limbs. As non-limiting examples, such disclosed embodiments of systems may be used to service an agriculture field, to enable travel over an environmentally-sensitive area or an area impassable by a conventional wheeled or tracked vehicle, and may be used in many other different applications. Embodiments disclosed herein also relate to methods of operating a limbed vehicle to travel on a plurality of spaced posts. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090166105 | Limbed vehicles, systems and methods using same, and post networks on which limbed vehicles travel - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to systems including a limbed vehicle having a plurality of controllably movable limbs (e.g., a limbed machine, limbed robot, etc.) and a plurality of spaced posts that the limbed vehicle may travel on using the controllably movable limbs. As non-limiting examples, such disclosed embodiments of systems may be used to service an agriculture field, to enable travel over an environmentally-sensitive area or an area impassable by a conventional wheeled or tracked vehicle, and may be used in many other different applications. Embodiments disclosed herein also relate to methods of operating a limbed vehicle to travel on a plurality of spaced posts, limbed vehicles, post networks, and posts. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090169419 | Sterilization of consumable composition dispensors - Methods and systems for programmed dispensation of consumable compositions are provided. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090171263 | System, devices, and methods including actively-controllable superoxide water generating systems - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively-controllable disinfecting implantable device configured to, for example, treat or prevent an infection in a biological subject. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090171422 | Radiation treatment device - Embodiments include an apparatus, a medical device, a method and a system. The medical device includes an ellipsoidally-shaped reflector having a first focus and a second focus. The ellipsoidally-shaped reflector also provides a translational coupling of electromagnetic energy from the first focus to the second focus. The medical device also includes a controllable electromagnetic energy source aligned to emit a non-biologically emitted electromagnetic energy in a proximity to the first focus. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090171547 | Traffic-sensitive engine control - A method and engine control system for controlling a vehicle, including determining an acceptable range for an engine operating parameter responsive to traffic conditions and directing the engine to maintain the engine operating parameter within the acceptable range. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090171548 | System and method for operating a vehicle - A method of operating a vehicle including, during operation of the engine, receiving a control signal broadcast from outside the vehicle including instructions for modifying a vehicle operating parameter and modifying the vehicle operating parameter in accordance with the instructions. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090171549 | Condition-sensitive exhaust control - A method and exhaust control system for controlling a vehicle, including adjusting a vehicle parameter in response to a determined ambient condition or to local time. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090171555 | System and method for remotely modifying vehicle operations - A method and control system for controlling an engine in a vehicle includes broadcasting a control signal including instructions for modification of a vehicle parameter to the vehicle during operation of the engine. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090173386 | Water alteration structure applications and methods - A method is generally described which includes environmental alteration. The method includes determining a placement of at least one vessel capable of moving water to lower depths in the water via wave induced downwelling. The method also includes placing the at least one vessel in the determined placement. Further, the method includes generating movement of the water adjacent the surface of the water in response to the placing. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090173404 | Water alteration structure and system - A system is described generally for providing a structure or structures for altering water surface temperature. The system includes a holding vessel configured to hold water. The holding vessel has at least one wall coupled to a lowermost portion. The at least one wall extends above the water level and the lowermost portion is configured to be submerged. At least one conduit extends from the lower side of the holding vessel. The at least one conduit has a length extending to a depth at which a property of water at the depth is substantially different from that of the water at the surface. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090173801 | Water alteration structure and system having below surface valves or wave reflectors - A system is described generally for providing a structure or structures for altering water surface temperature. The system includes a holding vessel configured to hold water. The holding vessel has at least one wall coupled to a lowermost portion. The at least one wall extends above the water level and the lowermost portion is configured to be submerged. At least one conduit extends from the lower side of the holding vessel. The at least one conduit has a length extending to a depth at which a property of water at the depth is substantially different from that of the water at the surface. The at least one conduit or the holding vessel includes at least one aperture formed in at least one of the holding vessel or the at least one conduit and located at a distance below the mean surface water level and at least one one way valve is coupled to the at least one aperture and allowing flow of water in only one direction. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090175402 | Method and system for providing fuel in a nuclear reactor - Exemplary embodiments provide automated nuclear fission reactors and methods for their operation. Exemplary embodiments and aspects include, without limitation, re-use of nuclear fission fuel, alternate fuels and fuel geometries, modular fuel cores, fast fluid cooling, variable burn-up, programmable nuclear thermostats, fast flux irradiation, temperature-driven surface area/volume ratio neutron absorption, low coolant temperature cores, refueling, and the like. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090175685 | Water alteration structure movement method and system - A structure described generally for altering one or more properties within a body of water includes a vessel configured to hold water. The vessel may have at least one wall. The at least one wall extends at least above a mean surface water level. At least one conduit extends downward from the holding vessel. The at least one conduit has a length that extends below the surface of the water. A propulsion system may be coupled to at least one of the vessel or the conduit and may be configured to provide forces to the vessel. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090177139 | System, devices, and methods including actively-controllable electromagnetic energy-emitting delivery systems and energy-activateable disinfecting agents - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively-controllable disinfecting implantable device configured to, for example, treat or prevent an infection in a biological subject. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090177254 | System, devices, and methods including actively-controllable electrostatic and electromagnetic sterilizing excitation delivery system - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively-controllable disinfecting implantable device configured to, for example, treat or prevent an infection in a biological subject. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090177569 | Water alteration structure risk management or ecological alteration management systems and methods - A method of managing risk includes selling individual insurance policies regarding areas to be protected by storm suppression equipment. The method discussed also includes finding at least one of purchase, operation, or maintenance of the storm suppression equipment at least partially through premiums collected from the selling. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090192449 | Adaptive dispensation in a digestive tract - Systems and methods are described for implementing a bioactive material selection from within a digestive tract and transmitting a wireless signal indicating at least the bioactive material selection from within the digestive tract. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090196561 | Photonic crystal surface states - A photonic crystal may be configured to support a surface state for logic. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090221898 | Shaped surgical tool - A custom medical device may be fabricated based on a patient image with a rapid prototyping machine. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090222059 | Shaped implantation device - A custom medical device for implanting an implantable device may be fabricated based on a patient image with a rapid prototyping machine. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090224840 | Photonic diode - An element for interacting with electromagnetic radiation is disclosed, including a first self-resonant body, a second self-resonant body, and a directional device interposed between the first self-resonant body and the second self-resonant body. The directional device is adapted to inhibit propagation of electromagnetic radiation from the second self-resonant body to the first self-resonant body. | 09-10-2009 |
| 20090231099 | Method and apparatus for tracking plants with electronic tag - One or more plants may be associated with an electronic tag including a memory circuit and interrogation interface. The memory circuit in the electronic tag may include data corresponding to the one or more plants. According to an embodiment the data may include plant care information such as a record of treatments received by the one or more plants and/or plant care instructions. The data may be structured. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090231101 | Electronic tag and method for using an electronic tag configured to track at least one plant - A system for tracking at least one plant includes an electronic tag including an interrogation interface and memory circuitry and a package for the electronic tag, the package being configured for physical association with at least one corresponding plant. The package may be configured for self-contained physical association with the at least one plant. The electronic tag may be interrogated by multiple trading partners in a supply chain. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090231102 | Electronic tag configured to sense a plant environment - A system for tracking at least one plant includes an electronic tag including an interrogation interface and memory circuitry and a package for the electronic tag, the package being configured for physical association with at least one corresponding plant. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090231110 | Method and system for correlating external data to a plant with an electronic tag - One or more plants may be associated with an electronic tag including a memory circuit and interrogation interface. The memory circuit in the electronic tag may include data corresponding to the one or more plants. According to an embodiment the data may include at least one data coordinate corresponding to an external database holding data related to the one or more plants. The external database may hold plant care information such as a record of treatments received by the one or more plants and/or plant care instructions, for example. The data may be structured. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090232268 | System and method for operating a modular nuclear fission deflagration wave reactor - Illustrative embodiments provide modular nuclear fission deflagration wave reactors and methods for their operation. Illustrative embodiments and aspects include, without limitation, modular nuclear fission deflagration wave reactors, modular nuclear fission deflagration wave reactor modules, methods of operating a modular nuclear fission deflagration wave reactor, and the like. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090237212 | Electronic tag and system with conditional response corresponding to at least one plant attribute - A system for tracking plants includes electronic tags configured to conditionally respond to interrogation, the condition response corresponding to data stored in the tag and/or one or more environmental parameters corresponding to one or more plants. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090240188 | Subdermal material delivery device - A method may include placing a first device on a first side of a skin portion of a subject and transferring a material through the skin portion of the subject from the first device to a subdermal second device disposed on a second side of the skin portion of the subject. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090240189 | Subdermal material delivery device - A method may include placing a first device on a first side of a skin portion of a subject and transferring a material through the skin portion of the subject from the first device to a subdermal second device disposed on a second side of the skin portion of the subject. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090240231 | Subdermal material delivery device - A method may include placing a first device on a first side of a skin portion of a subject and transferring a material through the skin portion of the subject from the first device to a subdermal second device disposed on a second side of the skin portion of the subject. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090240241 | Subdermal material delivery device - A method may include placing a first device on a first side of a skin portion of a subject and transferring a material through the skin portion of the subject from the first device to a subdermal second device disposed on a second side of the skin portion of the subject. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090242806 | Electroactive polymers for lithography - Systems and methods for lithography include actuating an electroactive polymer member to position mask and/or substrate. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090243832 | Electronic tag with indicator - An electronic tag may include a human perceptible indicator configured to indicate a need for one or more treatments by at least one corresponding plant. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090244511 | Electroactive polymers for lithography - Systems and methods for lithography include actuating an electroactive polymer member to position mask and/or substrate. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090246080 | Systems and methods for obtaining analytes from a body - A method may include collecting at least one analyte from within a body, ejecting the collected at least one analyte from the body through at least one dermal layer of the body, and receiving the ejected at least one analyte outside the body. A system may include a means for collecting at least one analyte from within a body, a means for ejecting the collected at least one analyte from the body through at least one dermal layer of the body, and a means for receiving the ejected at least one analyte outside the body. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090247903 | Systems and methods for obtaining analytes from a body - A method may include collecting at least one analyte from within a body, ejecting the collected at least one analyte from the body through at least one dermal layer of the body, and receiving the ejected at least one analyte outside the body. A system may include a means for collecting at least one analyte from within a body, a means for ejecting the collected at least one analyte from the body through at least one dermal layer of the body, and a means for receiving the ejected at least one analyte outside the body. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090247904 | Systems and methods for obtaining analytes from a body - A method may include collecting at least one analyte from within a body, ejecting the collected at least one analyte from the body through at least one dermal layer of the body, and receiving the ejected at least one analyte outside the body. A system may include a means for collecting at least one analyte from within a body, a means for ejecting the collected at least one analyte from the body through at least one dermal layer of the body, and a means for receiving the ejected at least one analyte outside the body. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090247905 | Systems and methods for obtaining analytes from a body - A method may include collecting at least one analyte from within a body, ejecting the collected at least one analyte from the body through at least one dermal layer of the body, and receiving the ejected at least one analyte outside the body. A system may include a means for collecting at least one analyte from within a body, a means for ejecting the collected at least one analyte from the body through at least one dermal layer of the body, and a means for receiving the ejected at least one analyte outside the body. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090252273 | Automated nuclear power reactor for long-term operation - Exemplary embodiments provide automated nuclear fission reactors and methods for their operation. Exemplary embodiments and aspects include, without limitation, re-use of nuclear fission fuel, alternate fuels and fuel geometries, modular fuel cores, fast fluid cooling, variable burn-up, programmable nuclear thermostats, fast flux irradiation, temperature-driven surface area/volume ratio neutron absorption, low coolant temperature cores, refueling, and the like. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090252283 | Nuclear fission reactor fuel assembly adapted to permit expansion of the nuclear fuel contained therein - A nuclear fission reactor fuel assembly adapted to permit expansion of the nuclear fuel contained therein. The fuel assembly comprises an enclosure having enclosure walls to sealingly enclose a nuclear fuel foam defining a plurality of interconnected open-cell voids or a plurality of closed-cell voids. The voids permit expansion of the foam toward the voids, which expansion may be due to heat generation and/or fission gas release. The voids shrink or reduce in volume as the foam expands. Pressure on the enclosure walls is substantially reduced because the foam expands toward and even into the voids rather than against the enclosure walls. Thus, the voids provide space into which the foam can expand. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090254215 | Programmed dispensing of consumable compositions - Methods and systems for programmed dispensation of consumable compositions are provided. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090259112 | Sensors - The present disclosure relates to sensors and systems associated with the sensors. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090259214 | Agent delivery device - The present disclosure relates to agent delivery devices and related systems. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090259215 | Methods and systems associated with delivery of one or more agents to an individual - The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for administration of one or more agents. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090259217 | Methods and systems associated with delivery of one or more agents to an individual - The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for administration of one or more agents. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090261959 | Energy dissipative cushioning system - An apparatus, method, computer program product, and/or system are described that determine a pre-collision event, actuate, in response to determining the pre-collision event, a cushioning element prior to a collision between a first object and a second object, the cushioning element including one or more tension-bearing members to dissipate at least some of an energy associated with the collision based on deforming at least one of the tension-bearing members during the collision, determine an updated status of the collision, and adjust one or more properties of the cushioning element based on the updated status of the collision. Other example embodiments are also provided relating to energy dissipative cushioning systems. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090267758 | Systems and apparatus for measuring a bioactive agent effect - Apparatus and systems are described that include physical media related to accepting at least one attribute associated with an individual from a licensed health care provider and/or presenting an output of an artificial sensory experience associated with a request to measure at least one effect of a bioactive agent on the attribute associated with individual. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090269329 | Combination Therapeutic products and systems - Combination therapeutics, computer program products, and systems are described that include at least one combined prescription psychiatric medication and at least one artificial sensory experience for treating a psychiatric disorder | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090270687 | Methods and systems for modifying bioactive agent use - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include measuring at least one effect of a combined bioactive agent and artificial sensory experience on an individual and/or modifying at least one of the bioactive agent or the artificial sensory experience at least partially based on the at least one effect. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090270688 | Methods and systems for presenting a combination treatment - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting an indication of an individual's compliance with an artificial sensory experience and presenting an indication of a bioactive agent at least partly based on the indication of the individual's compliance with the artificial sensory experience. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090270692 | Combination treatment alteration methods and systems - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include detecting at least one indication of bioactive agent use by an individual and/or altering an artificial sensory experience to modify at least one effect of the bioactive agent. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090270693 | Methods and systems for modifying bioactive agent use - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include measuring at least one effect of a combined bioactive agent and artificial sensory experience on an individual and/or modifying at least one of the bioactive agent or the artificial sensory experience at least partially based on the at least one effect. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090270694 | Methods and systems for monitoring and modifying a combination treatment - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include monitoring at least one health attribute of an individual during an artificial sensory experience, associating a characteristic of the artificial sensory experience with the at least one health attribute of the individual, and/or modifying at least one of a bioactive agent or the artificial sensory experience at least partly based on associating a characteristic of the artificial sensory experience with the at least one health attribute of the individual. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090270786 | Methods and systems for presenting a combination treatment - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting an indication of a schedule for administration of a bioactive agent to an individual and presenting an indication of an artificial sensory experience at least partly based on the accepting an indication of the schedule for administration of the bioactive agent to the individual. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090271008 | Combination treatment modification methods and systems - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting at least one indication of bioactive agent use by an individual and/or modifying an artificial sensory experience to alter at least one effect of the bioactive agent. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090271009 | Combination treatment modification methods and systems - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting at least one indication of bioactive agent use by an individual and/or modifying an artificial sensory experience to alter at least one effect of the bioactive agent. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090271010 | Combination treatment alteration methods and systems - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include detecting at least one indication of bioactive agent use by an individual and/or altering an artificial sensory experience to modify at least one effect of the bioactive agent. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090271011 | Methods and systems for monitoring bioactive agent use - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting at least one indication of a bioactive agent use by an individual and/or assigning an artificial sensory experience to monitor at least one desired effect of the bioactive agent on the individual. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090271120 | Methods and systems for monitoring bioactive agent use - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting at least one indication of a bioactive agent use by an individual and/or assigning an artificial sensory experience to monitor at least one desired effect of the bioactive agent on the individual. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090271121 | Methods and systems for detecting a bioactive agent effect - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting at least one indication of bioactive agent use by an individual and/or presenting an indication of an artificial sensory experience programmed to detect at least one effect of the bioactive agent at least partly based on the at least one indication of the bioactive agent. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090271122 | Methods and systems for monitoring and modifying a combination treatment - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include monitoring at least one attribute of an individual during an artificial sensory experience while the individual is under the influence of a bioactive agent, identifying at least one characteristic of the artificial sensory experience that is proximate to a desired change in the at least one attribute of the individual, and/or modifying at least one of the artificial sensory experience or the bioactive agent at least partly based on the identifying at least one characteristic of the artificial sensory experience that is proximate to the desired change in the at least one attribute of the individual. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090271213 | Combination treatment selection methods and systems - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting at least one attribute of at least one individual, querying at least one database at least partly based on the at least one attribute, selecting from the at least one database at least one prescription medication and at least one artificial sensory experience to address the at least one attribute of at least one individual, and/or presenting an indication of the at least one prescription medication and the at least one artificial sensory experience at least partly based on the selecting from the at least one database at least one prescription medication and at least one artificial sensory experience to address the at least one attribute of at least one individual | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090271215 | Methods and systems for detecting a bioactive agent effect - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting at least one indication of bioactive agent use by an individual and/or presenting an indication of an artificial sensory experience programmed to detect at least one effect of the bioactive agent at least partly based on the at least one indication of the bioactive agent. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090271217 | Side effect ameliorating combination therapeutic products and systems - Combination therapeutics, computer program products, and systems are described that include at least one combined prescription psychiatric medication and at least one artificial sensory experience for ameliorating at least one side effect of the psychiatric medication. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090271219 | Methods and systems for presenting a combination treatment - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting an indication of an individual's compliance with an artificial sensory experience and presenting an indication of a bioactive agent at least partly based on the indication of the individual's compliance with the artificial sensory experience. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090271347 | Methods and systems for monitoring bioactive agent use - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting at least one indication of a bioactive agent use by an individual and/or assigning an artificial sensory experience to monitor at least one side effect of the bioactive agent on the individual. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090271375 | Combination treatment selection methods and systems - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting at least one attribute of at least one individual, querying at least one database at least partly based on the at least one attribute, selecting from the at least one database at least one prescription medication and at least one artificial sensory experience to address the at least one attribute of at least one individual, and/or presenting an indication of the at least one prescription medication and the at least one artificial sensory experience at least partly based on the selecting from the at least one database at least one prescription medication and at least one artificial sensory experience to address the at least one attribute of at least one individual | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090276011 | Intrusion resistant implantable medical device - Provided embodiments include a device, apparatus, system, computer program product, and method. A medical apparatus is provided. At least a portion of which is configured for implantation in an animal. The medical apparatus includes a communication module configured to receive communications originating external to the animal. The medical apparatus also includes a threat assessment module configured to ascertain a threat characteristic of a communication received by the communication module. The medical apparatus further includes a threat mitigation module configured to implement a mitigation measure responsive to the ascertained threat characteristic of the received communication. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090276012 | Secure operation of implanted device - Provided embodiments include a device, apparatus, system, computer program product, and method. A provided method includes a method implemented in a medical apparatus implanted in an animal and configured to at least one of transmit or receive a communication externally of the animal. The method includes receiving a communication. The method also includes detecting an indication of a malware in the received communication. The method further includes implementing in the implanted medical device a countermeasure responsive to the detected indication of malware in the received communication. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090283534 | Storage container including multi-layer insulation composite material having bandgap material and related methods - In one embodiment, a storage container includes a container structure defining at least one storage chamber. The container structure includes multi-layer insulation (MLI) composite material having at least one thermally-reflective layer. The at least one thermally-reflective layer includes bandgap material that is transmissive to radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090284378 | Circulatory monitoring systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for obtaining and acting upon information indicative of circulatory health and related phenomena in human beings or other subjects. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090285348 | Heat pipe fission fuel element - Illustrative embodiments provide nuclear fission fuel elements, and systems, applications, apparatuses, and methods related thereto. Illustrative embodiments and aspects include, without limitation, nuclear fission fuel elements, heat pipe assemblies, heat pipes, methods of fabricating a nuclear fission fuel element, methods of fabricating a heat pipe assembly, and the like. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090285349 | Heat pipe fission fuel element - Illustrative embodiments provide nuclear fission fuel elements, and systems, applications, apparatuses, and methods related thereto. Illustrative embodiments and aspects include, without limitation, nuclear fission fuel elements, heat pipe assemblies, heat pipes, methods of fabricating a nuclear fission fuel element, methods of fabricating a heat pipe assembly, and the like. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090286022 | Multi-layer insulation composite material including bandgap material, storage container using same, and related methods - In one embodiment, a multi-layer insulation (MLI) composite material includes a first thermally-reflective layer and a second thermally-reflective layer spaced from the first thermally-reflective layer. At least one of the first or second thermally-reflective layers includes bandgap material that is reflective to infrared electromagnetic radiation. A region between the first and second thermally-reflective layers impedes heat conduction between the first and second thermally-reflective layers. Other embodiments include a storage container including a container structure that may be at least partially formed from such MLI composite materials, and methods of using such MLI composite materials. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090287093 | Circulatory monitoring systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for obtaining and acting upon information indicative of circulatory health and related phenomena in human beings or other subjects. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090287094 | Circulatory monitoring systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for obtaining and acting upon information indicative of circulatory health and related phenomena in human beings or other subjects. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090287101 | Circulatory monitoring systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for obtaining and acting upon information indicative of circulatory health and related phenomena in human beings or other subjects. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090287109 | Circulatory monitoring systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for obtaining and acting upon information indicative of circulatory health and related phenomena in human beings or other subjects. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090287110 | Circulatory monitoring systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for obtaining and acting upon information indicative of circulatory health and related phenomena in human beings or other subjects. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090287120 | Circulatory monitoring systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for obtaining and acting upon information indicative of circulatory health and related phenomena in human beings or other subjects. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090287191 | Circulatory monitoring systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for obtaining and acting upon information indicative of circulatory health and related phenomena in human beings or other subjects. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090292212 | Circulatory monitoring systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for obtaining and acting upon information indicative of circulatory health and related phenomena in human beings or other subjects. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090292213 | Circulatory monitoring systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for obtaining and acting upon information indicative of circulatory health and related phenomena in human beings or other subjects. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090292214 | Circulatory monitoring systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for obtaining and acting upon information indicative of circulatory health and related phenomena in human beings or other subjects. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090292222 | Circulatory monitoring systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for obtaining and acting upon information indicative of circulatory health and related phenomena in human beings or other subjects. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090294668 | Focusing and sensing apparatus, methods, and systems - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide focusing, focus-adjusting, and sensing. In some approaches the focus-adjusting includes providing an extended depth of focus greater than a nominal depth of focus. In some approaches the focus-adjusting includes focus-adjusting with a transformation medium, where the transformation medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a metamaterial. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090296076 | Negatively-refractive focusing and sensing apparatus, methods, and systems - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide negatively-refractive focusing and sensing of electromagnetic energy. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes providing an interior focusing region with an axial magnification substantially greater than one. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes negatively-refractive focusing with a transformation medium, where the transformation medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a metamaterial. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090296077 | Negatively-refractive focusing and sensing apparatus, methods, and systems - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide negatively-refractive focusing and sensing of electromagnetic energy. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes providing an interior focusing region with an axial magnification substantially less than one. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes negatively-refractive focusing with a transformation medium, where the transformation medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a metamaterial. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090296224 | Emitting and negatively-refractive focusing apparatus, methods, and systems - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide emitting and negatively-refractive focusing of electromagnetic energy. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes negatively-refractive focusing from an interior field region with an axial magnification substantially less than one. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes negatively-refractive focusing with a transformation medium, where the transformation medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a metamaterial. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090296225 | Negatively-refractive focusing and sensing apparatus, methods, and systems - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide negatively-refractive focusing and sensing of electromagnetic energy. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes providing an interior focusing region with an axial magnification substantially greater than one. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes negatively-refractive focusing with a transformation medium, where the transformation medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a metamaterial. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090296226 | Negatively-refractive focusing and sensing apparatus, methods, and systems - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide negatively-refractive focusing and sensing of electromagnetic energy. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes providing an interior focusing region with an axial magnification substantially greater than one. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes negatively-refractive focusing with a transformation medium, where the transformation medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a metamaterial. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090296236 | Emitting and focusing apparatus, methods, and systems - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide emitting, field-adjusting, and focusing of electromagnetic energy. In some approaches the field-adjusting includes providing an extended depth of field greater than a nominal depth of field. In some approaches the field-adjusting includes field-adjusting with a transformation medium, where the transformation medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a metamaterial. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090296237 | Focusing and sensing apparatus, methods, and systems - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide focusing, focus-adjusting, and sensing. In some approaches the focus-adjusting includes providing an extended depth of focus greater than a nominal depth of focus. In some approaches the focus-adjusting includes focus-adjusting with a transformation medium, where the transformation medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a metamaterial. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090296887 | Aspects of compton scattered X-RAY visualization, imaging, or information providing - One aspect relates to visualizing, imaging, or providing information at least partially through at least some matter of an at least a portion of an individual, based at least in part on Compton scattering to at least partially form scattered X-rays, the Compton scattering occurring primarily in the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual, wherein the visualizing, imaging, or providing information is at least partially performed by converting the scattered X-rays into an at least one scintillated viewable and/or visible light that is detectable by a user. Another aspect relates to Compton scattered X-ray based visualizing, imaging, or providing information of an at least some matter of an at least a portion of an at least one individual to allow the at least one individual and/or an untrained assistant to at least partially visualize, image, or provide information into the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual based at least partially on Compton scattered X-rays. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090299683 | Emitting and focusing apparatus, methods, and systems - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide emitting, field-adjusting, and focusing of electromagnetic energy. In some approaches the field-adjusting includes providing an extended depth of field greater than a nominal depth of field. In some approaches the field-adjusting includes field-adjusting with a transformation medium, where the transformation medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a metamaterial. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090299708 | Focusing and sensing apparatus, methods, and systems - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide focusing, focus-adjusting, and sensing. In some approaches the focus-adjusting includes providing an extended depth of focus greater than a nominal depth of focus. In some approaches the focus-adjusting includes focus-adjusting with a transformation medium, where the transformation medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a metamaterial. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090302201 | Photo-detector filter having a cascaded low noise amplifier - Method and systems related to obstructing a first predefined portion of at least one defined wavelength of light incident upon a first photo-detector array; and detecting the at least one defined wavelength of light with a photo-detector in a second photo-detector array. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090311269 | Methods for collecting and detecting oligonucleotides - Methods, pharmaceutical compositions, and kits are provided which includes accurately sampling a RNA from a tissue of an animal and analyzing RNA in the tissue of the animal as an indicator of physiological state, infectious disease, neoplastic disease, autoimmune disease, inflammatory disease, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerotic disease, or neurological disease in the animal. A method is provided which includes administering at least one compound to an animal wherein the at least one compound is configured to prevent the cleavage of at least one tissue RNA by a ribonuclease. The method further includes collecting a sample of at least a portion of tissue from the animal. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090311270 | Methods, compositions, and kits for collecting and detecting oligonucleotides - Methods, pharmaceutical compositions, and kits are provided which includes accurately sampling a RNA from a tissue of an animal and analyzing RNA in the tissue of the animal as an indicator of physiological state, infectious disease, neoplastic disease, autoimmune disease, inflammatory disease, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerotic disease, or neurological disease in the animal. A method is provided which includes administering at least one compound to an animal wherein the at least one compound is configured to prevent the cleavage of at least one tissue RNA by a ribonuclease. The method further includes collecting a sample of at least a portion of tissue from the animal. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090311665 | Methods, compositions, and kits for collecting and detecting oligonucleotides - Methods, pharmaceutical compositions, and kits are provided which includes accurately sampling a RNA from a tissue of an animal and analyzing RNA in the tissue of the animal as an indicator of physiological state, infectious disease, neoplastic disease, autoimmune disease, inflammatory disease, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerotic disease, or neurological disease in the animal. A method is provided which includes administering at least one compound to an animal wherein the at least one compound is configured to prevent the cleavage of at least one tissue RNA by a ribonuclease. The method further includes collecting a sample of at least a portion of tissue from the animal. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090316279 | Emitting and focusing apparatus, methods, and systems - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide emitting, field-adjusting, and focusing of electromagnetic energy. In some approaches the field-adjusting includes providing an extended depth of field greater than a nominal depth of field. In some approaches the field-adjusting includes field-adjusting with a transformation medium, where the transformation medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a metamaterial. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090319301 | Methods and systems for presenting a combination treatment - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting an indication of a schedule for administration of a bioactive agent to an individual and presenting an indication of an artificial sensory experience at least partly based on the accepting an indication of the schedule for administration of the bioactive agent to the individual. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090321429 | Microwave oven - Generally and not exclusively, a microwave cooking oven to cook food in a microwave chamber (e.g., a cooking chamber) includes a microwave power source, and a microwave control unit. The control unit includes a microwave detector to detect the microwave power in the cooking chamber, and a control circuit to determine the food optical density or food temperature, based on the microwave power being absorbed by the food. The control circuit determines the microwave power being absorbed based on the difference between the power emitted into the cooking chamber and the power detected within the cooking chamber. In one illustrative embodiment, microwave power is emitted by multiple ports from different directions, and the microwave power absorbed by the food along these different directions is measured. The control circuit then determines the optical density or temperature of the food along each direction. In one illustrative embodiment, the control circuit directs the power source to emit microwave power based on the determined power being absorbed by the food. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090326443 | Preparatory dispensation systems and methods - Methods and systems are described for receiving wireless control signal content into a module containing one or more active ingredients and causing one or more dispensations from the module according to a programmatic dispensation profile partly dependent on the wireless control signal content and partly dependent on an attribute of the module; or for obtaining data indicating a future event time intended by an individual, and causing a bioactive material administration to the individual in response to the data to occur about or before the future event time. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090326516 | Preparatory dispensation systems and methods - Methods and systems are described for receiving wireless control signal content into a module containing one or more active ingredients and causing one or more dispensations from the module according to a programmatic dispensation profile partly dependent on the wireless control signal content and partly dependent on an attribute of the module; or for obtaining data indicating a future event time intended by an individual, and causing a bioactive material administration to the individual in response to the data to occur about or before the future event time. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090326823 | Methods of using environmental conditions in sports applications - A method is generally described which includes a method of using environmental information in sports applications. The method also includes receiving at least one environmental condition detected using electronic remote sensing. Further, the method includes determining by a computer simulation an estimated effect of the at least one environmental condition on at least one of a predicted or actual first user action. Further still, the method includes communicating the estimated effect to at least one of the first user or a second user. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090326887 | Wind profile systems for sporting applications - A system is generally described which includes a wind profile detector. The wind profile detector provides wind profile information using electronic remote sensing. The wind profile detector provides a first processor configured with software to carry out computer simulation of at least one user action in a sports context. Computer software is running on at least one of the first processor or a second processor. The computer software includes a computer simulation system. The computer simulation system simulates at least one user action in the presence of the detected wind profile information. The computer simulation system receiving wind profile information from the wind profile detector. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090326894 | Methods of processing wind profile information in sports applications - A method is generally described which includes processing wind profile information in sports applications. The method includes receiving wind profile information detected using electronic remote sensing. The method also includes computer modeling at least one user action in a sports context. The wind profile information may then be applied as an input to the computer simulation system and be applied to the user action in the computer simulation system. The computer simulation system may then generate or calculate an estimated user result. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100008819 | Event-triggered self-sterilization of article surfaces - Solutions for limiting the undesirable spread of pathogens by indirect contact are provided. The solutions involve event-controlled self-sterilization of contact surfaces on articles or fixtures. A self-sterilizing contact surface structure allows chemical sterilizing agents to controllably flow in response to a contact event, from within the article to exude upon a portion of the contact surface. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100008822 | Event-triggered self-sterilization of article surfaces - Solutions for limiting the undesirable spread of pathogens by indirect contact are provided. The solutions involve event-controlled self-sterilization of contact surfaces on articles or fixtures. A self-sterilizing contact surface structure allows chemical sterilizing agents to controllably flow in response to a contact event, from within the article to exude upon a portion of the contact surface. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100018981 | Multi-layer insulation composite material having at least one thermally-reflective layer with through openings, storage container using the same, and related methods - In an embodiment, a multi-layer insulation (MLI) composite material includes a first thermally-reflective layer and a second thermally-reflective layer spaced from the first thermally-reflective layer. At least one of the first or second thermally-reflective layers includes a plurality of through openings configured to at least partially obstruct transmission therethrough of infrared electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength greater than a threshold wavelength. A region between the first and second thermally-reflective layers impedes heat conduction between the first and second thermally-reflective layers. Other embodiments include a storage container including a container structure that may be at least partially formed from such MLI composite materials, and methods of using such MLI composite materials. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100019868 | Rolled resonant element - A material including a conductor may be rolled to form a resonant element. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100022487 | Method, device, and kit for maintaining physiological levels of steroid hormone in a subject - A method, device, or kit is provided which maintain a substantially physiological cyclic pre-menopausal level of one or more steroid hormones in a mammalian subject in need thereof. The method, device, or kit includes providing to the subject at least one treatment regimen including replacement therapy for the one or more steroid hormones or metabolites or modulators thereof, wherein the at least one treatment regimen is determined based on pre-menopausal cyclic steroid hormone levels of the subject and on current cyclic steroid hormone levels of the subject, wherein the at least one treatment regimen is configured to maintain the subject's one or more steroid hormones or metabolites or modulators thereof at substantially physiological cyclic pre-menopausal levels. The method, device, or kit can be used for the treatment of a disease or condition in the mammalian subject. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100022488 | Method, device, and kit for maintaining physiological levels of steroid hormone in a subject - A method, device, or kit is provided which maintain a substantially physiological cyclic pre-menopausal level of one or more steroid hormones in a mammalian subject in need thereof. The method, device, or kit includes providing to the subject at least one treatment regimen including replacement therapy for the one or more steroid hormones or metabolites or modulators thereof, wherein the at least one treatment regimen is determined based on pre-menopausal cyclic steroid hormone levels of the subject and on current cyclic steroid hormone levels of the subject, wherein the at least one treatment regimen is configured to maintain the subject's one or more steroid hormones or metabolites or modulators thereof at substantially physiological cyclic pre-menopausal levels. The method, device, or kit can be used for the treatment of a disease or condition in the mammalian subject. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100022489 | Method, device, and kit for maintaining physiological levels of steroid hormone in a subject - A method, device, or kit is provided which maintain a substantially physiological level of one or more steroid hormones in a mammalian subject in need thereof. The method, device, or kit includes providing to the subject at least one treatment regimen including replacement therapy for the one or more steroid hormones or metabolites or modulators thereof, wherein the at least one treatment regimen is determined based on steroid hormone levels prior to disease diagnosis in the subject and on current steroid hormone levels in the subject, wherein the at least one treatment regimen is configured to maintain the subject's one or more steroid hormones or metabolites or modulators thereof at substantially physiological pre-disease levels. The method, device, or kit can be used for the treatment of a disease or condition in the mammalian subject. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100022494 | Method, device, and kit for maintaining physiological levels of steroid hormone in a subject - A method, device, or kit is provided which maintain a substantially physiological level of one or more steroid hormones in a mammalian subject in need thereof. The method, device, or kit includes providing to the subject at least one treatment regimen including replacement therapy for the one or more steroid hormones or metabolites or modulators thereof, wherein the at least one treatment regimen is determined based on steroid hormone levels prior to disease diagnosis in the subject and on current steroid hormone levels in the subject, wherein the at least one treatment regimen is configured to maintain the subject's one or more steroid hormones or metabolites or modulators thereof at substantially physiological pre-disease levels. The method, device, or kit can be used for the treatment of a disease or condition in the mammalian subject. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100022497 | Method for treating or preventing a cardiovascular disease or condition utilizing estrogen receptor modulators based on APOE allelic profile of a mammalian subject - A method for treating cardiovascular disease in a mammalian subject includes providing to the subject at least one treatment regimen including at least one estrogen receptor modulator, wherein the at least one treatment regimen is determined based on the APOE allelic profile in the subject, and based on the steroid hormone levels prior to disease diagnosis and on current steroid hormone levels in the subject. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100022991 | System and device for maintaining physiological levels of steroid hormone in a subject - A system, device, or method is provided which maintains a substantially physiological level or a substantially physiological cyclic pre-menopausal level of one or more steroid hormones in a mammalian subject in need thereof. The system, device, or method includes providing to the subject at least one treatment regimen including replacement therapy for the one or more steroid hormones or metabolites or modulators thereof, wherein the at least one treatment regimen is determined based on pre-menopausal cyclic steroid hormone levels of the subject and on current cyclic steroid hormone levels of the subject, wherein the at least one treatment regimen is configured to maintain the subject's one or more steroid hormones or metabolites or modulators thereof at substantially physiological cyclic pre-menopausal levels. The system, device, or methods can be used for the treatment of a disease or condition in the mammalian subject. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100023344 | System and device for maintaining physiological levels of steroid hormone in a subject - A system, device, or method is provided which maintains a substantially physiological level or a substantially physiological cyclic pre-menopausal level of one or more steroid hormones in a mammalian subject in need thereof. The system, device, or method includes providing to the subject at least one treatment regimen including replacement therapy for the one or more steroid hormones or metabolites or modulators thereof, wherein the at least one treatment regimen is determined based on pre-menopausal cyclic steroid hormone levels of the subject and on current cyclic steroid hormone levels of the subject, wherein the at least one treatment regimen is configured to maintain the subject's one or more steroid hormones or metabolites or modulators thereof at substantially physiological cyclic pre-menopausal levels. The system, device, or methods can be used for the treatment of a disease or condition in the mammalian subject. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100025599 | Emitting and negatively-refractive focusing apparatus, methods, and systems - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide emitting and negatively-refractive focusing of electromagnetic energy. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes negatively-refractive focusing from an interior field region with an axial magnification substantially less than one. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes negatively-refractive focusing with a transformation medium, where the transformation medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a metamaterial. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100027130 | Emitting and negatively-refractive focusing apparatus, methods, and systems - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide emitting and negatively-refractive focusing of electromagnetic energy. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes negatively-refractive focusing from an interior field region with an axial magnification substantially less than one. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes negatively-refractive focusing with a transformation medium, where the transformation medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a metamaterial. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100027780 | Systems and methods for anonymizing personally identifiable information associated with epigenetic information - Methods and devices are described for anonymizing personally identifiable information associated with epigenetic information. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100030089 | Methods and systems for monitoring and modifying a combination treatment - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include monitoring at least one attribute of an individual during an artificial sensory experience while the individual is under the influence of a bioactive agent, identifying at least one characteristic of the artificial sensory experience that is proximate to a desired change in the at least one attribute of the individual, and/or modifying at least one of the artificial sensory experience or the bioactive agent at least partly based on the identifying at least one characteristic of the artificial sensory experience that is proximate to the desired change in the at least one attribute of the individual. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100033712 | Emitting and negatively-refractive focusing apparatus, methods, and systems - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide emitting and negatively-refractive focusing of electromagnetic energy. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes negatively-refractive focusing from an interior field region with an axial magnification substantially greaters than one. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes negatively-refractive focusing with a transformation medium, where the transformation medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a metamaterial. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100033832 | Negatively-refractive focusing and sensing apparatus, methods, and systems - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide negatively-refractive focusing and sensing of electromagnetic energy. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes providing an interior focusing region with an axial magnification substantially less than one. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes negatively-refractive focusing with a transformation medium, where the transformation medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a metamaterial. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100033833 | Emitting and negatively-refractive focusing apparatus, methods, and systems - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide emitting and negatively-refractive focusing of electromagnetic energy. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes negatively-refractive focusing from an interior field region with an axial magnification substantially greaters than one. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes negatively-refractive focusing with a transformation medium, where the transformation medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a metamaterial. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100035855 | Method for treating or preventing a cardiovascular disease or condition utilizing estrogen receptor modulators based on APOE allelic profile of a mammalian subject - A method for treating cardiovascular disease in a mammalian subject includes providing to the subject at least one treatment regimen including at least one estrogen receptor modulator, wherein the at least one treatment regimen is determined based on the APOE allelic profile in the subject, and based on the steroid hormone levels prior to disease diagnosis and on current steroid hormone levels in the subject. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100036209 | Circulatory monitoring systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for obtaining and acting upon information indicative of circulatory health and related phenomena in human beings or other subjects. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100036263 | Circulatory monitoring systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for obtaining and acting upon information indicative of circulatory health and related phenomena in human beings or other subjects. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100036268 | Circulatory monitoring systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for obtaining and acting upon information indicative of circulatory health and related phenomena in human beings or other subjects. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100036269 | Circulatory monitoring systems and methods - Systems and methods are described for obtaining and acting upon information indicative of circulatory health and related phenomena in human beings or other subjects. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100040187 | Heat pipe nuclear fission deflagration wave reactor cooling - Illustrative embodiments provide systems, applications, apparatuses, and methods related to nuclear fission deflagration wave reactor cooling. Illustrative embodiments and aspects include, without limitation, nuclear fission deflagration wave reactors, methods of transferring heat of a nuclear fission deflagration wave reactor, methods of transferring heat from a nuclear fission deflagration wave reactor, methods of transferring heat within a nuclear fission deflagration wave reactor, and the like. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100040188 | Heat pipe nuclear fission deflagration wave reactor cooling - Illustrative embodiments provide systems, applications, apparatuses, and methods related to nuclear fission deflagration wave reactor cooling. Illustrative embodiments and aspects include, without limitation, nuclear fission deflagration wave reactors, methods of transferring heat of a nuclear fission deflagration wave reactor, methods of transferring heat from a nuclear fission deflagration wave reactor, methods of transferring heat within a nuclear fission deflagration wave reactor, and the like. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100040546 | Biological targeting compositions and methods of using the same - Modified red blood cells are described. In an embodiment, the modified red blood cell includes a target-binding agent. Targeted delivery of imaging agents, drugs, and peptide and protein pharmaceuticals using modified red blood cells are described. Processes for preparing the modified red blood cells, pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions containing the same and methods of diagnosis and treatment involving the modified red blood cells are described. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100041014 | Biological targeting compositions and methods of using the same - Modified red blood cells are described. In an embodiment, the modified red blood cell includes a target-binding agent. Targeted delivery of imaging agents, drugs, and peptide and protein pharmaceuticals using modified red blood cells are described. Processes for preparing the modified red blood cells, pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions containing the same and methods of diagnosis and treatment involving the modified red blood cells are described. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100041133 | Biological targeting compositions and methods of using the same - Modified red blood cells are described. In an embodiment, the modified red blood cell includes a target-binding agent. Targeted delivery of imaging agents, drugs, and peptide and protein pharmaceuticals using modified red blood cells are described. Processes for preparing the modified red blood cells, pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions containing the same and methods of diagnosis and treatment involving the modified red blood cells are described. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100042072 | Biological targeting compositions and methods of using the same - Modified red blood cells are described. In an embodiment, the modified red blood cell includes a target-binding agent. Targeted delivery of imaging agents, drugs, and peptide and protein pharmaceuticals using modified red blood cells are described. Processes for preparing the modified red blood cells, pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions containing the same and methods of diagnosis and treatment involving the modified red blood cells are described. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100052892 | Health-related signaling via wearable items - Systems and methods are described for configuring and using displays, speakers, or other output devices positioned by an article of clothing or other such structure wearable by a healthcare recipient, for example, in a clinic or residential care facility. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100052897 | Health-related signaling via wearable items - Systems and methods are described for configuring and using displays, speakers, or other output devices positioned by an article of clothing or other such structure wearable by a healthcare recipient, for example, in a clinic or residential care facility. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100052898 | Health-related signaling via wearable items - Systems and methods are described for configuring and using displays, speakers, or other output devices positioned by an article of clothing or other such structure wearable by a healthcare recipient, for example, in a clinic or residential care facility. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100052915 | Health-related signaling via wearable items - Systems and methods are described for configuring and using displays, speakers, or other output devices positioned by an article of clothing or other such structure wearable by a healthcare recipient, for example, in a clinic or residential care facility. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100056873 | Health-related signaling via wearable items - Systems and methods are described for configuring and using displays, speakers, or other output devices positioned by an article of clothing or other such structure wearable by a healthcare recipient, for example, in a clinic or residential care facility. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100062428 | Methods for collecting and detecting oligonucleotides - Methods, pharmaceutical compositions, and kits are provided which includes accurately sampling a RNA from a tissue of an animal and analyzing RNA in the tissue of the animal as an indicator of physiological state, infectious disease, neoplastic disease, autoimmune disease, inflammatory disease, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerotic disease, or neurological disease in the animal. A method is provided which includes administering at least one compound to an animal wherein the at least one compound is configured to prevent the cleavage of at least one tissue RNA by a ribonuclease. The method further includes collecting a sample of at least a portion of tissue from the animal. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100065097 | Systems configured to deliver energy out of a living subject, and related appartusesand methods - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to systems configured to deliver energy out of a living subject to power at least one external device, and related apparatuses, and methods of use. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100065164 | System and method for annealing nuclear fission reactor materials - Illustrative embodiments provide systems, methods, apparatuses, and applications related to annealing nuclear fission reactor materials. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100065165 | System and method for annealing nuclear fission reactor materials - Illustrative embodiments provide systems, methods, apparatuses, and applications related to annealing nuclear fission reactor materials. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100065992 | System and method for annealing nuclear fission reactor materials - Illustrative embodiments provide systems, methods, apparatuses, and applications related to annealing nuclear fission reactor materials. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100067920 | Systems configured to transmit optical power signals transdermally out of a living subject, and devices and methods - In an embodiment, a system includes an internal optical power transmitter configured to be disposed within a living subject. The internal optical power transmitter includes a power source configured to provide electrical energy and an electrical-optical converter operably coupled to the power source. The electrical-optical converter may be configured to convert at least a portion of the electrical energy into one or more optical power signals transdermally transmittable out of the living subject. The system further includes an external optical-electrical converter configured to convert the one or more optical power signals into one or more electrical power signals and at least one external device configured to be operably coupled to the external optical-electrical converter and powered by the one or more electrical power signals. Embodiments of methods, biocompatible electrical-optical converters, and internal optical power transmitters are also disclosed. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100068152 | Ex vivo modifiable particle or polymeric based final dosage form - Provided embodiments include a final dosage form, an article of manufacture, and method. A final dosage form for administering a medicament to an animal is provided. The final dosage form includes the medicament, and a particle or polymeric material. The particle or polymeric material carries the medicament and is configured in a medicament-retention state. In medicament-retention state, the medicament is substantially not bioavailable to the animal if the final dosage form is administered to the animal. The particle or polymeric material is modifiable ex vivo by an exposure to a stimulus to a medicament-release state. In the medicament-release state, the medicament is substantially bioavailable to the animal if the final dosage form is administered to the animal. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100068153 | Ex vivo activatable final dosage form - Provided embodiments include a final dosage form, an article of manufacture, and method. A final dosage form for administering a medicament to an animal is provided. The final dosage form includes an outer layer, the medicament, and a release element. The release element configured in a medicament-holding state and modifiable ex vivo to a medicament-discharge state by an exposure to a stimulus. In an embodiment, the final dosage form includes a chamber substantially within the outer layer and carrying the medicament. In an embodiment, the final dosage form includes an indicator element configured to indicate an exposure of the release element to the stimulus. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100068233 | Modifiable dosage form - Provided embodiments include a final dosage form, an article of manufacture, and method. A final dosage form for delivering a medicament to an animal is provided. The final dosage form includes an outer layer. The final dosage form also includes a release element configured in a first medicament-release state and modifiable to a second medicament-release state upon an ex vivo exposure to a stimulus. The final dosage form further includes a chamber at least substantially within the outer layer and configured to carry the medicament. The final dosage form includes the medicament. The final dosage form may include an indicator element configured to indicate an exposure of the release element to the stimulus. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100068235 | Individualizable dosage form - Provided embodiments include a final dosage form, an article of manufacture, and a method. A final dosage form for delivering a medicament to an animal is provided. The final dosage form includes an outer layer. The final dosage form also includes a release element configured in a first medicament-release state and modifiable to a second medicament-release state upon an ex vivo exposure to a stimulus. The final dosage form further includes a chamber at least substantially within the outer layer and configured to carry the medicament. The final dosage form further includes a containment element configured to retain the medicament within the final dosage form until the dosage form is administered to the animal. The final dosage form includes the medicament. The final dosage form may include an indicator element configured to indicate an exposure of the release element to the stimulus. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100068254 | Modifying a medicament availability state of a final dosage form - Provided embodiments include a final dosage form, an article of manufacture, and method. A method of modifying a medicament availability state of a final dosage form is provided. The method includes initiating an exposure of a particle or polymeric material of the final dosage form to a stimulus. The initiated stimulus is selected to transform the particle or polymeric material from a medicament-retention state to a medicament-release state. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100068256 | Ex vivo modifiable medicament release-substance - A described final dosage form includes a substance carrying a medicament in a first medicament-release state having a first bioavailability. The substance is modifiable ex vivo by an exposure to a first stimulus to carry the medicament in a second medicament-release state having a second bioavailability. The substance is modifiable ex vivo by an exposure to a second stimulus to carry the medicament in a third medicament-release state having a third bioavailability. The final dosage form includes another substance carrying another medicament in another first medicament-release state having another first bioavailability. The another substance is modifiable ex vivo by an exposure to another first stimulus to carry the another medicament in another second medicament-release state having another second bioavailability. The another substance is modifiable ex vivo by an exposure to another second stimulus to carry the another medicament in another third medicament-release state having another third bioavailability. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100068266 | Ex vivo-modifiable multiple-release state final dosage form - Described embodiments include a final dosage form for administering a medicament to an animal, an article of manufacture, and method. A described final dosage form includes a medicament. The final dosage form also includes a release-control substance carrying the medicament in a first medicament-release state wherein the medicament has a first bioavailability to the animal if the final dosage form is administered to the animal. The release-control substance is modifiable ex vivo by an exposure to a first stimulus to carry the medicament in a second medicament-release state wherein the medicament has a second bioavailability to the animal if the final dosage form is administered to the animal. The release-control substance is modifiable ex vivo by an exposure to second stimulus to carry the medicament in a third medicament-release state wherein the medicament has a third bioavailability to the animal if the final dosage form is administered to the animal. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100068275 | Personalizable dosage form - Provided embodiments include a final dosage form, an article of manufacture, and a method. A method of fulfilling a request specifying a dose of a medicament for an individual animal includes choosing pursuant to the request an instance of a final dosage form that includes the medicament. The method also includes selecting a stimulus effective to change a medicament-release state of a release element of the final dosage form. The method further includes initiating an ex vivo exposure of the release element of the chosen instance of the final dosage form to the selected stimulus. The method further includes the release element configured in a first medicament-release state and changeable to a second medicament-release state upon an ex vivo exposure to a stimulus. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100068277 | Ex vivo modifiable multiple medicament final dosage form - Described embodiments include a final dosage form for administering a medicament to an animal, an article of manufacture, and method. A described final dosage form includes a dosage portion having a medicament and a release element in a first medicament-release state. The medicament has a first bioavailability to the animal. The release element is modifiable ex vivo to a second medicament-release state by an exposure to a stimulus, wherein the medicament has a second bioavailability to the animal. The final dosage form includes another dosage portion having another medicament and another release element in another first medicament-release state. In the another first medicament-release state, the another medicament has another first bioavailability to the animal. The another release element is modifiable ex vivo to another second medicament-release state by an exposure to another stimulus, wherein the another medicament has another second bioavailability to the animal. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100068278 | Ex vivo modifiable medicament release-associations - Described embodiments include a final dosage form, an article of manufacture, and method. A described final dosage form includes a medicament, and a substance associated with the medicament in a first release-control state. In the first release-control state, the medicament has a first bioavailability to the animal. The substance is modifiable ex vivo by an exposure to a stimulus to associate with the medicament in a second release-control state, wherein the medicament has a second bioavailability to the animal. The final dosage form also includes another medicament, and another substance associated with the another medicament in another first release-control state. In the another first release-control state, the another medicament has another first bioavailability to the animal. The another substance is modifiable ex vivo by an exposure to another stimulus to associate with the another medicament in another second release-control state, wherein the another medicament has another second bioavailability. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100068283 | Ex VIVO modifiable particle or polymeric material medicament carrier - Described embodiments include a final dosage form, an article of manufacture, and method. A final dosage form for administering a medicament to an animal is described. The final dosage form includes the medicament. The final dosage form also includes a particle or polymeric material carrying the medicament in a first medicament-release state wherein the medicament is available to the animal in a first bioavailability if the final dosage form is administered to the animal. The particle or polymeric material is modifiable ex vivo by an exposure to a stimulus to carry the medicament in a second medicament-release state wherein the medicament is available to the animal in a second bioavailability if the final dosage form is administered to the animal. In an embodiment, the final dosage form further includes a transport medium suitable for delivering the particle or polymeric material binding the medicament to the animal. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100068808 | Tubular nanostructure targeted to cell membrane - Devices, compositions, and methods are described which provide a tubular nanostructure or a composite tubular nanostructure targeted to a lipid bilayer membrane. The tubular nanostructure includes a hydrophobic surface region flanked by two hydrophilic surface regions. The tubular nanostructure is configured to interact with a lipid bilayer membrane and form a pore in the lipid bilayer membrane. The tubular nanostructure may be targeted by including at least one ligand configured to bind to one or more cognates on the lipid bilayer membrane of a target cell. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100069606 | Tubular nanostructure targeted to cell membrane - Devices, compositions, and methods are described which provide a tubular nanostructure targeted to a lipid bilayer membrane. The targeted tubular nanostructure can have a surface region configured to pass through a lipid bilayer membrane of a cell, a hydrophobic surface region flanked by two hydrophilic surface regions configured to form a pore in a lipid bilayer membrane of a cellular organelle, and at least one ligand configured to bind one or more cognates on the lipid bilayer membrane of the cellular organelle. The target cell can be, for example, a tumor cell, an infected cell, or a diseased cell in a subject. The tubular nanostructure can form a pore in the lipid bilayer membrane of the cellular organelle, e.g., mitochondria, which can permit transit or translocation of at least one compound across the membrane and cause cell death of the target cell. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100069821 | Ex vivo modifiable medicament release-sites final dosage form - Described embodiments include a final dosage form, an article of manufacture, and method. A described final dosage form includes a dosage portion having a medicament, and a site and the medicament in a first association. In the first association, the medicament has a first bioavailability. The first association of the site and the medicament is modifiable ex vivo to a second association an exposure to a stimulus, wherein the medicament has a second bioavailability. The final dosage form includes another dosage portion having another medicament, and another site and the another medicament in another first association. In the another first association, the another medicament has another first bioavailability. The another first association is modifiable ex vivo to another second association of the another site and the another medicament by an exposure to another stimulus, wherein the another medicament has another second bioavailability. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100069822 | System for ex vivo modification of medicament release state - Described embodiments include a system. A described system includes a computer-readable storage medium configured to indicate a stimulus to modify ex vivo a bioavailability of a medicament carried by a final dosage form based upon a selected medicament bioavailability of the final dosage form. The system also includes a holder configured to establish ex vivo of the animal a location of the final dosage form to receive the indicated stimulus from a stimulus source. The system further includes the stimulus source operable to provide the indicated stimulus. The system also includes a stimulation controller operable to regulate an ex vivo exposure of the final dosage form to the indicated stimulus. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100069887 | Multiple chamber ex vivo adjustable-release final dosage form - Described embodiments include a final dosage form, an article of manufacture, and method. A described final dosage form includes a dosage portion having a chamber carrying a medicament. The dosage portion also has a release element in a first medicament-release state wherein the medicament has a first bioavailability to the animal. The release element is modifiable ex vivo to a second medicament-release state by an exposure to a stimulus, wherein the medicament has a second bioavailability to the animal. The final dosage form includes another dosage portion having another chamber carrying another medicament. The another dosage portion also has another release element in another first medicament-release state wherein the another medicament has another first bioavailability to the animal. The another release element is modifiable ex vivo to another second medicament-release state by an exposure to another stimulus, wherein the another medicament has another second bioavailability to the animal. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100070002 | Systems configured to locate a photonic device disposed in a living subject, and related apparatuses and methods - In an embodiment, a system includes a biocompatible photonic device configured for disposal within a living subject and a location-indicating aid associated with the photonic device. The location-indicating aid is configured to facilitate locating the biocompatible photonic device within the living subject. Related apparatuses and methods of use are also disclosed. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100070003 | Systems configured to power at least one device disposed in a living subject, and related apparatuses and methods - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to systems configured to power at least one device disposed in a living subject, apparatuses configured to be disposed in a living subject and export power stored in an energy-storage device, and related methods of powering at least one device disposed in the living subject. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100070214 | System and method for identifying appliances by electrical characteristics - Illustrative embodiments provide systems, applications, apparatuses, computer software program products, and methods related to identification of electrical appliances by electrical characteristics. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100070215 | System and method for identifying appliances by electrical characteristics - Illustrative embodiments provide systems, applications, apparatuses, computer software program products, and methods related to identification of electrical appliances by electrical characteristics. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100070218 | System and method for identifying appliances by electrical characteristics - Illustrative embodiments provide systems, applications, apparatuses, computer software program products, and methods related to identification of electrical appliances by electrical characteristics. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100070224 | System and method for identifying appliances by electrical characteristics - Illustrative embodiments provide systems, applications, apparatuses, computer software program products, and methods related to identification of electrical appliances by electrical characteristics. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100070225 | System and method for identifying appliances by electrical characteristics - Illustrative embodiments provide systems, applications, apparatuses, computer software program products, and methods related to identification of electrical appliances by electrical characteristics. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100070227 | System and method for identifying appliances by electrical characteristics - Illustrative embodiments provide systems, applications, apparatuses, computer software program products, and methods related to identification of electrical appliances by electrical characteristics. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100071771 | High altitude atmospheric injection system and method - A system and method is described generally for affecting atmospheric change. The system and method include providing a high altitude conduit or track. The system and method also include providing a first material through the conduit or via a payload delivery system. Further, the system and method include expelling the first material into the atmosphere at high altitude. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100078014 | Method, composition, and system to control pH in pulmonary tissue of a subject - Methods, pharmaceutical compositions, and systems are provided which include a method for treating a pulmonary viral infectious disease in a subject. The method includes administering a pharmaceutical composition including at least one agent to a pulmonary tissue of the subject, wherein the pharmaceutical composition is administered as two or more distinct and non-overlapping particle size ranges configured to contact two or more levels of pulmonary tissue of the subject, wherein the at least one agent is configured to achieve a selected pH range in the two or more levels of pulmonary tissue of the subject. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100078020 | Method, device, and system to control PH in pulmonary tissue of a subject - Methods, devices, and systems are provided which include an aerosol generator and a pharmaceutical composition including a membrane selective for a charged ion configured to achieve a selected pH of a pulmonary tissue in a subject. The methods, devices, or systems which include the membrane may be configured to alter selectivity for the charged ion in response to a sensed condition in the pulmonary tissue. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100078995 | Beam power with multipoint reception - A beam power source transmits a signal indicating power availability, receives a request for power in response, and beams power in response to the request. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100079005 | Beam power with multiple power zones - A beam power source transmits a signal indicating power availability, receives a request for power in response, and beams power in response to the request. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100079008 | Beam power with broadcaster impingement detection - A beam power source transmits a signal indicating power availability, receives a request for power in response, and beams power in response to the request. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100079009 | Beam power with multipoint broadcast - A beam power source transmits a signal indicating power availability, receives a request for power in response, and beams power in response to the request. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100079010 | Beam power for local receivers - A beam power source transmits a signal indicating power availability, receives a request for power in response, and beams power in response to the request. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100079011 | Beam power with beam redirection - A beam power source transmits a signal indicating power availability, receives a request for power in response, and beams power in response to the request. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100079012 | Beam power with receiver impingement detection - A beam power source transmits a signal indicating power availability, receives a request for power in response, and beams power in response to the request. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100080760 | Method, device, and system to control pH in pulmonary tissue of a subject - Methods, devices, and systems are provided which include an aerosol generator and a pharmaceutical composition including a membrane selective for a charged ion configured to achieve a selected pH of a pulmonary tissue in a subject. The methods, devices, or systems which include the membrane may be configured to alter selectivity for the charged ion in response to a sensed condition in the pulmonary tissue. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100081190 | Histological facilitation systems and methods - Systems, methods, and other modalities are described for generating or otherwise handling images or other data indicating (a) an extraction of chemically treated tissue frozen in vivo, (b) a treatment of a tissue sample in a chamber extended into tissue of an organism, and/or (c) cells to which an optical enhancement material was applied in vivo. Several contexts in which such indications facilitate histological evaluation are likewise described. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100081915 | Histological facilitation systems and methods - Systems, methods, and other modalities are described for generating or otherwise handling images or other data indicating (a) an extraction of chemically treated tissue frozen in vivo, (b) a treatment of a tissue sample in a chamber extended into tissue of an organism, and/or (c) cells to which an optical enhancement material was applied in vivo. Several contexts in which such indications facilitate histological evaluation are likewise described. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100081916 | Histological facilitation systems and methods - Systems, methods, and other modalities are described for generating or otherwise handling images or other data indicating (a) an extraction of chemically treated tissue frozen in vivo, (b) a treatment of a tissue sample in a chamber extended into tissue of an organism, and/or (c) cells to which an optical enhancement material was applied in vivo. Several contexts in which such indications facilitate histological evaluation are likewise described. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100081919 | Histological facilitation systems and methods - Systems, methods, and other modalities are described for generating or otherwise handling images or other data indicating (a) an extraction of chemically treated tissue frozen in vivo, (b) a treatment of a tissue sample in a chamber extended into tissue of an organism, and/or (c) cells to which an optical enhancement material was applied in vivo. Several contexts in which such indications facilitate histological evaluation are likewise described. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100081923 | Histological facilitation systems and methods - Systems, methods, and other modalities are described for generating or otherwise handling images or other data indicating (a) an extraction of chemically treated tissue frozen in vivo, (b) a treatment of a tissue sample in a chamber extended into tissue of an organism, and/or (c) cells to which an optical enhancement material was applied in vivo. Several contexts in which such indications facilitate histological evaluation are likewise described. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100081924 | Histological facilitation systems and methods - Systems, methods, and other modalities are described for generating or otherwise handling images or other data indicating (a) an extraction of chemically treated tissue frozen in vivo, (b) a treatment of a tissue sample in a chamber extended into tissue of an organism, and/or (c) cells to which an optical enhancement material was applied in vivo. Several contexts in which such indications facilitate histological evaluation are likewise described. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100081925 | Histological facilitation systems and methods - Systems, methods, and other modalities are described for generating or otherwise handling images or other data indicating (a) an extraction of chemically treated tissue frozen in vivo, (b) a treatment of a tissue sample in a chamber extended into tissue of an organism, and/or (c) cells to which an optical enhancement material was applied in vivo. Several contexts in which such indications facilitate histological evaluation are likewise described. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100081926 | Histological facilitation systems and methods - Systems, methods, and other modalities are described for generating or otherwise handling images or other data indicating (a) an extraction of chemically treated tissue frozen in vivo, (b) a treatment of a tissue sample in a chamber extended into tissue of an organism, and/or (c) cells to which an optical enhancement material was applied in vivo. Several contexts in which such indications facilitate histological evaluation are likewise described. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100081927 | Histological facilitation systems and methods - Systems, methods, and other modalities are described for generating or otherwise handling images or other data indicating (a) an extraction of chemically treated tissue frozen in vivo, (b) a treatment of a tissue sample in a chamber extended into tissue of an organism, and/or (c) cells to which an optical enhancement material was applied in vivo. Several contexts in which such indications facilitate histological evaluation are likewise described. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100081928 | Histological Facilitation systems and methods - Systems, methods, and other modalities are described for generating or otherwise handling images or other data indicating (a) an extraction of chemically treated tissue frozen in vivo, (b) a treatment of a tissue sample in a chamber extended into tissue of an organism, and/or (c) cells to which an optical enhancement material was applied in vivo. Several contexts in which such indications facilitate histological evaluation are likewise described. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100081954 | Method, device, and system to control pH in pulmonary tissue of a subject - Methods, systems, and devices are provided which include receiving data or providing data, wherein the data regards a physical condition affecting one or more subjects. The data can inform administration of a pharmaceutical composition in response to the physical condition, wherein the pharmaceutical composition is configured to contact pulmonary tissue to treat a pulmonary disease or condition in the one or more subjects. The data regarding the physical condition may be acquired prior to the subject entering an environment where the physical condition exists. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100081956 | Method, composition, and system to control pH in pulmonary tissue of a subject - Methods, pharmaceutical compositions, and systems are provided which include a method for treating a pulmonary viral infectious disease in a subject. The method includes administering a pharmaceutical composition including at least one agent to a pulmonary tissue of the subject, wherein the pharmaceutical composition is administered as two or more distinct and non-overlapping particle size ranges configured to contact two or more levels of pulmonary tissue of the subject, wherein the at least one agent is configured to achieve a selected pH range in the two or more levels of pulmonary tissue of the subject. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100081957 | Method, device, and system to control pH in pulmonary tissue of a subject - Methods, systems, and devices are provided which include receiving data or providing data, wherein the data regards a physical condition affecting one or more subjects. The data can inform administration of a pharmaceutical composition in response to the physical condition, wherein the pharmaceutical composition is configured to contact pulmonary tissue to treat a pulmonary disease or condition in the one or more subjects. The data regarding the physical condition may be acquired prior to the subject entering an environment where the physical condition exists. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100083631 | Hybrid propulsive engine including at least one independently rotatable turbine stator - One aspect relates to a hybrid propulsive technique, comprising providing a flow of a working fluid through at least a portion of an at least one jet engine. The at least one jet engine includes an at least one turbine section, wherein the at least one turbine section includes at least one turbine stage. The at least one turbine stage includes an at least one turbine rotor and an at least one independently rotatable turbine stator. The hybrid propulsive technique further involves extracting energy at least partially in the form of electrical power from the working fluid, and converting at least a portion of the electrical power to torque. The hybrid propulsive technique further comprises rotating an at least one at least one independently rotatable turbine stator at least partially responsive to the converting the at least a portion of the electrical power to torque. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100083632 | Hybrid propulsive engine including at least one independently rotatable compressor rotor - One aspect relates to a hybrid propulsive technique, comprising providing at least some first thrust associated with a flow of a working fluid through at least a portion of an at least one jet engine. The hybrid propulsive technique includes extracting energy at least partially in the form of electrical power from the working fluid, and converting at least a portion of the electrical power to torque. The hybrid propulsive technique further includes rotating an at least one substantially axial-flow independently rotatable compressor rotor at least partially responsive to the converting the at least a portion of the electrical power to torque. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100083668 | Hybrid propulsive engine including at least one independently rotatable compressor stator - One aspect relates to a hybrid propulsive technique, comprising providing a flow of a working fluid through at least a portion of an at least one jet engine. The hybrid propulsive technique comprises extracting energy from the working fluid that is at least partially converted into electrical power, and converting at least a portion of the electrical power to a torque. The hybrid propulsive technique also comprises rotating an at least one independently rotatable compressor stator at least partially responsive to the converting the at least a portion of the electrical power to the torque. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100083669 | Hybrid propulsive engine including at least one independently rotatable propeller/fan - One aspect relates to a hybrid propulsive technique comprising providing at least some first thrust associated with a flow of a working fluid through at least a portion of an at least one axial flow jet engine. The hybrid propulsive technique comprises extracting energy from the working fluid that is at least partially converted into electrical power, and converting at least a portion of the electrical power to torque. The hybrid propulsive technique further comprises rotating an at least one independently rotatable propeller/fan of at least one rotatable propeller/fan assembly at least partially responsive to the converting the at least a portion of the electrical power to torque, wherein the rotating of the at least one independently rotatable propeller/fan of the at least one rotatable propeller/fan assembly is arranged to produce at least some second thrust. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100099176 | Systems for genome selection - Systems, methods, compositions and apparatus relating to genome selection are disclosed. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100099197 | Systems for genome selection - Systems, methods, compositions and apparatus relating to genome selection are disclosed. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100102921 | Electrical closing switch made from reactive composite materials - Devices and components that can interact with or modify propagation of electromagnetic waves are provided. The design, fabrication and structures of the devices exploit the properties of reactive composite materials (RCM) and reaction products thereof. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100104493 | Reactive composite material structures with endothermic reactants - Devices and components that can interact with or modify propagation of electromagnetic waves are provided. The design, fabrication and structures of the devices exploit the properties of reactive composite materials (RCM) and reaction products thereof. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100104820 | Optical and metamaterial devices based on reactive composite materials - Devices and components that can interact with or modify propagation of electromagnetic waves are provided. The design, fabrication and structures of the devices exploit the properties of reactive composite materials (RCM) and reaction products thereof. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100104822 | Optical and metamaterial devices based on reactive composite materials - Devices and components that can interact with or modify propagation of electromagnetic waves are provided. The design, fabrication and structures of the devices exploit the properties of reactive composite materials (RCM) and reaction products thereof. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100104823 | Reactive composite material structures with multiple reaction-propagation circuits - Devices and components that can interact with or modify propagation of electromagnetic waves are provided. The design, fabrication and structures of the devices exploit the properties of reactive composite materials (RCM) and reaction products thereof. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100104834 | Foam-like structures based on reactive composite materials - Articles having porous or foam-like elements are provided. The design, fabrication and structures of the articles exploit properties of reactive composite materials (RCM) and their reaction products. In particular, fluids generated by reacting RCM are utilized to create or fill voids in the porous or foam-like elements. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100104848 | Foam-like structures based on reactive composite materials - Articles having porous or foam-like elements are provided. The design, fabrication and structures of the articles exploit properties of reactive composite materials (RCM) and their reaction products. In particular, fluids generated by reacting RCM are utilized to create or fill voids in the porous or foam-like elements. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100107651 | Hybrid propulsive engine including at least one independently rotatable compressor stator - One aspect relates to a hybrid propulsive technique, comprising providing a flow of a working fluid through at least a portion of an at least one jet engine. The hybrid propulsive technique comprises extracting energy from the working fluid that is at least partially converted into electrical power, and converting at least a portion of the electrical power to a torque. The hybrid propulsive technique also comprises rotating an at least one independently rotatable compressor stator at least partially responsive to the converting the at least a portion of the electrical power to the torque. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100107652 | Hybrid propulsive engine including at least one independently rotatable compressor rotor - One aspect relates to a hybrid propulsive technique, comprising providing at least some first thrust associated with a flow of a working fluid through at least a portion of an at least one axial flow jet engine. The hybrid propulsive technique includes extracting energy at least partially in the form of electrical power from the working fluid, and converting at least a portion of the electrical power to torque. The hybrid propulsive technique further includes rotating an at least one substantially axial-flow independently rotatable compressor rotor at least partially responsive to the converting the at least a portion of the electrical power to torque. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100108806 | Hybrid propulsive engine including at least one independently rotatable propeller/fan - One aspect relates to a method of reducing noise for an aircraft. The method includes determining a mode of operation of the aircraft or the engine. The method also includes controlling a hybrid jet engine, based on the mode of operation, to at least partially use electrically generated torque to generate thrust. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100109536 | LED-based secondary general illumination lighting color slaved to primary general illumination lighting - One aspect relates to combining an at least one primary general illumination lighting with an at least one LED-based secondary general illumination lighting. The aspect further comprises sensing an at least one sensed electric characteristics used to produce the at least one primary general illumination lighting. The aspect further comprises controlling an optical characteristic of the at least one LED-based secondary general illumination lighting at least partially responsive to the sensing the at least one sensed electric characteristics used to produce the at least one primary general illumination lighting. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100110682 | Led-based secondary general illumination lighting color slaved to alternate general illumination lighting - One aspect relates to combining an at least one LED-based secondary general illumination lighting with an at least one primary general illumination lighting to at least partially provide an at least one combined general illumination lighting. The aspect further comprises sensing one or more sensed optical characteristics of an at least one alternate general illumination lighting. The aspect further comprises controlling at least one controlled optical characteristics of the at least one LED-based secondary general illumination lighting to control the at least one combined general illumination lighting at least partially responsive to the sensing the one or more sensed optical characteristics of an at least one alternate general illumination lighting. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100111775 | Surveying sterilizer methods and systems - Methods and systems for surveying and sterilizing one or more areas or one or more portions of one or more areas are described. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100111830 | Compositions and methods for surface abrasion with frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100111831 | Compositions and methods for surface abrasion with frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100111832 | Compositions and methods for surface abrasion with frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100111833 | Compositions and methods for surface abrasion with frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100111834 | Compositions and methods for therapeutic delivery with frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100111835 | Compositions and methods for therapeutic delivery with frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100111836 | Compositions and methods for therapeutic delivery with frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100111837 | Compositions and methods for biological remodeling with frozen particle compositions - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100111841 | Compositions and methods for surface abrasion with frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100111842 | Compositions and methods for therapeutic delivery with frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100111843 | Compositions and methods for therapeutic delivery with frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100111844 | Compositions and methods for therapeutic delivery with frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100111845 | Compositions and methods for therapeutic delivery with frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100111846 | Compositions and methods for delivery of frozen particle adhesives - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100111847 | Compositions and methods for administering compartmentalized frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100111848 | Compositions and methods for administering compartmentalized frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100111849 | Compositions and methods for administering compartmentalized frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100111850 | Compositions and methods for administering compartmentalized frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100111854 | Frozen compositions and methods for piercing a substrate - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100111855 | Frozen compositions and methods for piercing a substrate - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100111857 | Compositions and methods for surface abrasion with frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100111938 | Compositions and methods for biological remodeling with frozen particle compositions - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100112067 | Compositions and methods for biological remodeling with frozen particle compositions - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100112068 | Compositions and methods for biological remodeling with frozen particle compositions - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100112093 | Compositions and methods for therapeutic delivery with frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100112533 | System and method of training by providing motional feedback - A method is generally described which includes providing training by altering a user's motional response includes directing a user to perform specified motions in accordance with a training sequence and detecting the user's motions, by a feedback sensor device, the motions associated with the user. The method also includes generating, by the control program, control data based on the data representative of the detected motions and the training sequence. The control program is configured to receive data representative of the detected motions and to receive the training sequence. The control program has a control algorithm configured to generate control data based on the data representative of the detected motions and the information. Further, the method includes running the control program by a controller configured to output control signals based on the control data. Further still, the method includes delivering current, during a repeating phase in which the user is attempting to repeat the training sequence, from the current source to a vestibular stimulation device configured to deliver a stimulation current to at least one electrical contact, in response to the control signals. The at least one electrical contact is configured to contact flesh of the user. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100112535 | System and method of altering motions of a user to meet an objective - A method is generally described which includes detecting motions associated with a user, by a feedback sensor device. The method of also includes receiving information by a control program, the information being related to an objective of the user's motion from an objective information source and receiving data representative of the detected motions by the control program. Further, the method includes generating control data based on the data representative of the detected motions and the information, by a control algorithm of the control program. Further still, a method includes running the control program by a controller. Yet further still, the method includes outputting control signals based on the control data and delivering current from a current source to the vestibular system of the user in response to the control signals. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100113150 | System and method for game playing using vestibular stimulation - A method of gaming is generally described which includes detecting motions associated with the user by a feedback sensor device and providing motion information from the feedback sensor device to the game device. The method also includes providing a vestibular stimulation signal to a user, by a vestibular stimulation device in communication with a game device in response to the motion information and the game content. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100113614 | Compositions and Methods for delivery of frozen particle adhesives - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100113615 | Compositions and methods for delivery of frozen particle adhesives - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100114013 | Compositions and methods for surface abrasion with frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100114186 | System for altering motional response to music - A system for altering a user's motional response to music is generally described. The system includes a current source and a music source including at least one musical piece. The system also includes an information source including information associated with at least one characteristic of the at least one musical piece. Further, the system includes a sound delivering device configured with a sound producing structure and in communication with the music source. A feedback sensor device is configured to detect motions associated with the user. A control unit is configured to receive signals from the feedback sensor and receive the information, the control unit generating control signals based on the signals and the information. Further, electrical contacts are configured to contact flesh of the user and deliver current from the current source to the vestibular system of the user in response to the control signals. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100114187 | System and method for providing feedback control in a vestibular stimulation system - A method is generally described which includes a method for altering a user's motional response to sound. The method includes receiving a sound produced by a sound device capable of producing sound and the sound device in communication with a sound data source. The sound data source includes information associated with at least one set of sounds. The method also includes detecting movement by a feedback sensor device and compared to information from an information source including information associated with at least one characteristic of the at least one set of sounds, and the comparison information being provided to a control program, the control program having a control algorithm configured to generate control data based on the comparison. Further, the method includes receiving current, by a vestibular system, from electrical contacts coupled to a current source, the current delivered being based on the control data and output control signals. Further still, the method includes causing alteration of the created movement in response to the current. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100114188 | System and method for providing therapy by altering the motion of a person - A method for providing motor control therapy for a user by altering a user's motional response is generally described. The method includes directing a user to perform a specified motion in accordance with a schedule. The method also includes detecting the user's motions in response to the directions, by a feedback sensor device, the motions associated with the user and providing information from an information source including information associated with a target motion. Further, the method includes generating, by a control program, control data based on the data representative of the detected motions and the information. The control program is configured to receive data representative of the detected motions and to receive the information. The control program has a control algorithm configured to generate control data based on the data representative of the detected motions and the information. Further still, the method includes running the control program by a controller configured to output control signals based on the control data. Yet further still, the method includes delivering current from the current source to a vestibular stimulation device configured to deliver a stimulation current to at least one electrical contact, in response to the control signals. The at least one electrical contact is configured to contact flesh of the user. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100114255 | System for altering motional response to sensory input - A system is generally described for altering a user's motional response to sensory input and includes a current source and a first sensory input device configured to provide a first sensory input to a user. The system also includes a second sensory input device configured to provide a second sensory input to a user and a sensor device configured to detect motions associated with the user. Further, the system includes a control unit configured to receive signals from the sensor and receive sensory signals related to the first and second sensory inputs. The control unit generates control signals based on the signals and the sensory signals. Further still, the system includes electrical contacts configured to contact flesh of the user and deliver current from the current source to the vestibular system of the user in response to the control signals and the current is configured to cause the user to move in a predetermined manner if the user is not in the process of making the predetermined motion. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100114256 | Adaptive system and method for altering the motion of a person - A method is generally described which includes producing a sound from a sound device capable of producing sound. The sound device is in communication with a sound data source. The sound data source is associated with at least one set of sounds. The method also includes detecting motions, by a feedback sensor device, the motions associated with the user. The further the method includes providing information from an information source including information associated with at least one characteristic of the at least one set of sounds and providing the information to a control program configured to receive data representative of the detected motions and to receive the information. Further still, the method includes generating, by the control program, control data based on the data representative of the detected motions and the information. The control program is configured to receive data representative of the detected motions and to receive the information. The control program has a control algorithm configured to generate control data based on the data representative of the detected motions and the information. Further still, the method includes running the control program by a controller configured to output control signals based on the control data and adjusting parameters of at least one of the controller, the feedback sensor, the sound source, the information, or the control algorithm, by an adaptive system. Yet further still, the method includes delivering current from the current source to the vestibular system of the user in response to the control signals, by a vestibular stimulation device. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100114267 | Compositions and methods for surface abrasion with frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100114268 | Compositions and methods for surface abrasion with frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100114348 | Frozen compositions and methods for piercing a substrate - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100114496 | Compositions and methods for surface abrasion with frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100114497 | Compositions and methods for therapeutic delivery with frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100114545 | Compositions and methods for surface abrasion with frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100114546 | Compositions and methods for therapeutic delivery with frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100114547 | Compositions and methods for biological remodeling wih frozen particle compositions - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100114592 | Compositions and methods for therapeutic delivery with frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100117000 | Variable multi-stage waveform detector - A variable waveform detector may include multiple stages. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100119455 | Administering a therapeutic agent with more than one taggant - A system may include a means for administering a therapeutic agent to a subject; a means for administering a first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant to the subject at least substantially concurrent with the therapeutic agent, the first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant having a pharmacokinetic profile; and a means for administering a second pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant to the subject with the first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant, the second pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant having a pharmacokinetic profile different from the pharmacokinetic profile of the first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100119456 | Administering a therapeutic agent with more than one taggant - A system may include a means for administering a therapeutic agent to a subject; a means for administering a first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant to the subject at least substantially concurrent with the therapeutic agent, the first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant having a pharmacokinetic profile; and a means for administering a second pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant to the subject with the first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant, the second pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant having a pharmacokinetic profile different from the pharmacokinetic profile of the first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100119557 | Frozen compositions and methods for piercing a substrate - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100121176 | Administering a therapeutic agent with more than one taggant - A system may include a means for administering a therapeutic agent to a subject; a means for administering a first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant to the subject at least substantially concurrent with the therapeutic agent, the first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant having a pharmacokinetic profile; and a means for administering a second pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant to the subject with the first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant, the second pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant having a pharmacokinetic profile different from the pharmacokinetic profile of the first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100121177 | Administering a therapeutic agent with more than one taggant - A system may include a means for administering a therapeutic agent to a subject; a means for administering a first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant to the subject at least substantially concurrent with the therapeutic agent, the first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant having a pharmacokinetic profile; and a means for administering a second pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant to the subject with the first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant, the second pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant having a pharmacokinetic profile different from the pharmacokinetic profile of the first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100121185 | Administering a therapeutic agent with more than one taggant - A system may include a means for administering a therapeutic agent to a subject; a means for administering a first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant to the subject at least substantially concurrent with the therapeutic agent, the first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant having a pharmacokinetic profile; and a means for administering a second pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant to the subject with the first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant, the second pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant having a pharmacokinetic profile different from the pharmacokinetic profile of the first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100121186 | Administering a therapeutic agent with more than one taggant - A system may include a means for administering a therapeutic agent to a subject; a means for administering a first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant to the subject at least substantially concurrent with the therapeutic agent, the first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant having a pharmacokinetic profile; and a means for administering a second pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant to the subject with the first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant, the second pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant having a pharmacokinetic profile different from the pharmacokinetic profile of the first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100121187 | Administering a therapeutic agent with more than one taggant - A system may include a means for administering a therapeutic agent to a subject; a means for administering a first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant to the subject at least substantially concurrent with the therapeutic agent, the first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant having a pharmacokinetic profile; and a means for administering a second pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant to the subject with the first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant, the second pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant having a pharmacokinetic profile different from the pharmacokinetic profile of the first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100121466 | Frozen compositions and methods for piercing a substrate - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100121581 | Administering a therapeutic agent with more than one taggant - A system may include a means for administering a therapeutic agent to a subject; a means for administering a first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant to the subject at least substantially concurrent with the therapeutic agent, the first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant having a pharmacokinetic profile; and a means for administering a second pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant to the subject with the first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant, the second pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant having a pharmacokinetic profile different from the pharmacokinetic profile of the first pharmaceutically-acceptable taggant. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100125176 | Food content detector - A system may include utensil means for portioning a foodstuff into a first portion and a second portion, a means for detecting a first portion size for the first portion with the utensil means, a means for detecting a second portion size for the second portion with the utensil means, and a means for determining a cumulative amount of portioned foodstuff based upon the first portion size and the second portion size. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100125177 | Food content detector - A system may include utensil means for portioning a foodstuff into a first portion and a second portion, a means for detecting a first portion size for the first portion with the utensil means, a means for detecting a second portion size for the second portion with the utensil means, and a means for determining a cumulative amount of portioned foodstuff based upon the first portion size and the second portion size. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100125178 | Food content detector - A system may include utensil means for portioning a foodstuff into a first portion and a second portion, a means for detecting a first portion size for the first portion with the utensil means, a means for detecting a second portion size for the second portion with the utensil means, and a means for determining a cumulative amount of portioned foodstuff based upon the first portion size and the second portion size. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100125179 | Food content detector - A system may include utensil means for portioning a foodstuff into a first portion and a second portion, a means for detecting a first portion size for the first portion with the utensil means, a means for detecting a second portion size for the second portion with the utensil means, and a means for determining a cumulative amount of portioned foodstuff based upon the first portion size and the second portion size. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100125180 | Food content detector - A system may include utensil means for portioning a foodstuff into a first portion and a second portion, a means for detecting a first portion size for the first portion with the utensil means, a means for detecting a second portion size for the second portion with the utensil means, and a means for determining a cumulative amount of portioned foodstuff based upon the first portion size and the second portion size. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100125181 | Food content detector - A system may include utensil means for portioning a foodstuff into a first portion and a second portion, a means for detecting a first portion size for the first portion with the utensil means, a means for detecting a second portion size for the second portion with the utensil means, and a means for determining a cumulative amount of portioned foodstuff based upon the first portion size and the second portion size. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100125417 | Food content detector - A system may include utensil means for portioning a foodstuff into a first portion and a second portion, a means for detecting a first portion size for the first portion with the utensil means, a means for detecting a second portion size for the second portion with the utensil means, and a means for determining a cumulative amount of portioned foodstuff based upon the first portion size and the second portion size. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100125418 | Food content detector - A system may include utensil means for portioning a foodstuff into a first portion and a second portion, a means for detecting a first portion size for the first portion with the utensil means, a means for detecting a second portion size for the second portion with the utensil means, and a means for determining a cumulative amount of portioned foodstuff based upon the first portion size and the second portion size. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100125419 | Food content detector - A system may include utensil means for portioning a foodstuff into a first portion and a second portion, a means for detecting a first portion size for the first portion with the utensil means, a means for detecting a second portion size for the second portion with the utensil means, and a means for determining a cumulative amount of portioned foodstuff based upon the first portion size and the second portion size. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100125420 | Food content detector - A system may include utensil means for portioning a foodstuff into a first portion and a second portion, a means for detecting a first portion size for the first portion with the utensil means, a means for detecting a second portion size for the second portion with the utensil means, and a means for determining a cumulative amount of portioned foodstuff based upon the first portion size and the second portion size. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100126178 | Hybrid propulsive engine including at least one independently rotatable turbine stator - One aspect relates to a hybrid propulsive technique, comprising providing a flow of a working fluid through at least a portion of an at least one jet engine. The at least one jet engine includes an at least one turbine section, wherein the at least one turbine section includes at least one turbine stage. The at least one turbine stage includes an at least one turbine rotor and an at least one independently rotatable turbine stator. The hybrid propulsive technique further involves extracting energy at least partially in the form of electrical power from the working fluid, and converting at least a portion of the electrical power to torque. The hybrid propulsive technique further comprises rotating an at least one at least one independently rotatable turbine stator at least partially responsive to the converting the at least a portion of the electrical power to torque. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100127507 | Electromagnetic engine - A converter converts mechanical energy of a piston to and from electrical energy during each piston cycle. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100135908 | Delivery devices for modulating inflammation - Certain embodiments disclosed relate to compositions, including therapeutic compositions, methods, devices, and systems that modulate at least one inflammatory response or reaction. According to various embodiments, the compositions, methods, devices, and systems relate to modulating one or more of Toll-like receptors, Src family kinases, NF-kB molecules, proteases, or proteasomes. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100135983 | Anti-inflammatory compositions and methods - Certain embodiments disclosed relate to compositions, including therapeutic compositions, methods, devices, and systems that modulate at least one inflammatory response or reaction. According to various embodiments, the compositions, methods, devices, and systems relate to modulating one or more of Toll-like receptors, Src family kinases, NF-kB molecules, proteases, or proteasomes. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100135984 | Anti-inflammatory compositions and methods - Certain embodiments disclosed relate to compositions, including therapeutic compositions, methods, devices, and systems that modulate at least one inflammatory response or reaction. According to various embodiments, the compositions, methods, devices, and systems relate to modulating one or more of Toll-like receptors, Src family kinases, NF-kB molecules, proteases, or proteasomes. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100136094 | Systems for modulating inflammation - Certain embodiments disclosed relate to compositions, including therapeutic compositions, methods, devices, and systems that modulate at least one inflammatory response or reaction. According to various embodiments, the compositions, methods, devices, and systems relate to modulating one or more of Toll-like receptors, Src family kinases, NF-kB molecules, proteases, or proteasomes. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100136095 | Systems for modulating inflammation - Certain embodiments disclosed relate to compositions, including therapeutic compositions, methods, devices, and systems that modulate at least one inflammatory response or reaction. According to various embodiments, the compositions, methods, devices, and systems relate to modulating one or more of Toll-like receptors, Src family kinases, NF-kB molecules, proteases, or proteasomes. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100136096 | Systems for modulating inflammation - Certain embodiments disclosed relate to compositions, including therapeutic compositions, methods, devices, and systems that modulate at least one inflammatory response or reaction. According to various embodiments, the compositions, methods, devices, and systems relate to modulating one or more of Toll-like receptors, Src family kinases, NF-kB molecules, proteases, or proteasomes. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100136097 | Systems for modulating inflammation - Certain embodiments disclosed relate to compositions, including therapeutic compositions, methods, devices, and systems that modulate at least one inflammatory response or reaction. According to various embodiments, the compositions, methods, devices, and systems relate to modulating one or more of Toll-like receptors, Src family kinases, NF-kB molecules, proteases, or proteasomes. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100137246 | Anti-inflammatory compositions and methods - Certain embodiments disclosed relate to compositions, including therapeutic compositions, methods, devices, and systems that modulate at least one inflammatory response or reaction. According to various embodiments, the compositions, methods, devices, and systems relate to modulating one or more of Toll-like receptors, Src family kinases, NF-kB molecules, proteases, or proteasomes. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100137247 | Anti-inflammatory compositions and methods - Certain embodiments disclosed relate to compositions, including therapeutic compositions, methods, devices, and systems that modulate at least one inflammatory response or reaction. According to various embodiments, the compositions, methods, devices, and systems relate to modulating one or more of Toll-like receptors, Src family kinases, NF-kB molecules, proteases, or proteasomes. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100137787 | Delivery devices for modulating inflammation - Certain embodiments disclosed relate to compositions, including therapeutic compositions, methods, devices, and systems that modulate at least one inflammatory response or reaction. According to various embodiments, the compositions, methods, devices, and systems relate to modulating one or more of Toll-like receptors, Src family kinases, NF-kB molecules, proteases, or proteasomes. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100137843 | Delivery devices for modulating inflammation - Certain embodiments disclosed relate to compositions, including therapeutic compositions, methods, devices, and systems that modulate at least one inflammatory response or reaction. According to various embodiments, the compositions, methods, devices, and systems relate to modulating one or more of Toll-like receptors, Src family kinases, NF-kB molecules, proteases, or proteasomes. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100137844 | Delivery devices for modulating inflammation - Certain embodiments disclosed relate to compositions, including therapeutic compositions, methods, devices, and systems that modulate at least one inflammatory response or reaction. According to various embodiments, the compositions, methods, devices, and systems relate to modulating one or more of Toll-like receptors, Src family kinases, NF-kB molecules, proteases, or proteasomes. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100140943 | Device for storage of intraluminally generated power - A device for storing power generated from intraluminal pressure changes may comprise: (a) an intraluminal pressure change-receiving structure operably coupled to the generator; (b) a intraluminal generator; and (c) an energy storage apparatus. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100140956 | Method for generation of power from intraluminal pressure changes - A method for extracting power from intraluminal pressure changes may comprise one or more of the following steps: (a) receiving an intraluminal pressure change; (b) converting the intraluminal pressure change into energy with an intraluminal generator; and (c) storing the energy in an energy storage apparatus. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100140957 | Method for generation of power from intraluminal pressure changes - A method for generating power from intraluminal pressure changes may comprise one or more of the following steps: (a) receiving an intraluminal pressure change; and (b) converting the intraluminal pressure change into energy with an intraluminal generator. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100140958 | Method for powering devices from intraluminal pressure changes - A method for extracting power from intraluminal pressure changes may comprise one or more of the following steps: (a) receiving an intraluminal pressure change; (b) converting an intraluminal pressure change into energy with an intraluminal generator; and (c) providing the energy to a power utilization device. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100140959 | Device and system for generation of power from intraluminal pressure changes - A device for generating power from intraluminal pressure changes may comprise: (a) a generator configured for intraluminal disposal; and (b) an intraluminal pressure change-receiving structure. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100141052 | System for powering devices from intraluminal pressure changes - A system for utilizing power extracted from intraluminal pressure changes may comprise: (a) an intraluminal generator; (b) an intraluminal pressure change-receiving structure operably coupled to the intraluminal generator; and (c) a power utilization device. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100142031 | MAGNETIC CONTROL OF SURFACE STATES - A magnetic field may be applied to a plasmon path to affect plasmon propagation. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100143243 | Frozen compositions and methods for piercing a substrate - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100145412 | System, devices, and methods including actively-controllable sterilizing excitation delivery implants - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively-controllable disinfecting implantable device configured to, for example, treat or prevent an infection in a biological subject. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100149660 | Focusing and sensing apparatus, methods, and systems - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide focusing, focus-adjusting, and sensing. In some approaches the focus-adjusting includes providing an extended depth of focus greater than a nominal depth of focus. In some approaches the focus-adjusting includes focus-adjusting with a transformation medium, where the transformation medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a metamaterial. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100150292 | Controllable long term operation of a nuclear reactor - Exemplary embodiments provide automated nuclear fission reactors and methods for their operation. Exemplary embodiments and aspects include, without limitation, re-use of nuclear fission fuel, alternate fuels and fuel geometries, modular fuel cores, fast fluid cooling, variable burn-up, programmable nuclear thermostats, fast flux irradiation, temperature-driven surface area/volume ratio neutron absorption, low coolant temperature cores, refueling, and the like. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100152651 | Frozen compositions and methods for piercing a substrate - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100152880 | Systems, devices, and methods for making or administering frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one substrate. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100163020 | Method for administering an inhalable compound - A method may include dispensing a dose of an inhalable compound according to a dosing instruction set; and maintaining a hands-free article for dispensing the inhalable compound in an operable dispensing position. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100163024 | Methods and systems for presenting an inhalation experience - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting an indication of a bioactive agent-dispensing inhalation device and presenting an indication of an artificial sensory experience at least partially based on accepting an indication of a bioactive agent-dispensing inhalation device. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100163025 | Methods and systems for presenting an inhalation experience - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting an indication of a bioactive agent-dispensing inhalation device and presenting an indication of an artificial sensory experience at least partially based on accepting an indication of a bioactive agent-dispensing inhalation device. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100163026 | Methods and systems for presenting an inhalation experience - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting an indication of at least one health-related condition and presenting an indication of at least one artificial sensory experience and an indication of at least one inhalation therapy at least partially based on the accepting at least one indication of a health-related condition. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100163027 | Methods and systems for presenting an inhalation experience - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting at least one indication of use of an inhalation device configured to dispense a bioactive agent to an individual and presenting at least one artificial sensory experience to monitor at least one desired effect of the bioactive agent on the individual. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100163028 | Methods and systems for presenting an inhalation experience - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include monitoring at least one health attribute of an individual during an artificial sensory experience, associating a characteristic of the artificial sensory experience with the at least one health attribute of the individual, and modifying at least one of an inhalation device-dispensed bioactive agent or the artificial sensory experience at least partially based on associating a characteristic of the artificial sensory experience with the at least one health attribute of the individual. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100163029 | Method for administering an inhalable compound - A method may include dispensing a dose of an inhalable compound according to a dosing instruction set; and maintaining a hands-free article for dispensing the inhalable compound in an operable dispensing position. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100163033 | Methods and systems for presenting an inhalation experience - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting an indication of at least one health-related condition and presenting an indication of at least one artificial sensory experience and an indication of at least one inhalation therapy at least partially based on the accepting at least one indication of a health-related condition. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100163034 | Methods and systems for presenting an inhalation experience - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include detecting in an exhalant at least one indication of bioactive agent use by an individual and altering at least one artificial sensory experience at least partly based on the at least one indication of bioactive agent use by an individual. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100163035 | Methods and systems for presenting an inhalation experience - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting at least one indication of use of an inhalation device configured to dispense a bioactive agent to an individual and presenting at Least one artificial sensory experience to monitor at Least one side effect of the bioactive agent on the individual. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100163036 | Methods and systems for presenting an inhalation experience - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include measuring at least one effect of an inhalation device-dispensed bioactive agent and artificial sensory experience on an individual and modifying at least one of the inhalation device-dispensed bioactive agent or the artificial sensory experience at least partially based on the at least one effect. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100163037 | Methods and systems for presenting an inhalation experience - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include measuring at least one effect of an inhalation device-dispensed bioactive agent and artificial sensory experience on an individual and modifying at least one of the inhalation device-dispensed bioactive agent or the artificial sensory experience at least partially based on the at least one effect. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100163038 | Methods and systems for presenting an inhalation experience - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting an indication of a schedule for administration of an inhalation device-dispensed bioactive agent to an individual and presenting an indication of an artificial sensory experience at least partly based on the accepting an indication of the schedule for administration of the inhalation device-dispensed bioactive agent to the individual. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100163039 | Method for administering an inhalable compound - A method may include dispensing a dose of an inhalable compound according to a dosing instruction set; and maintaining a hands-free article for dispensing the inhalable compound in an operable dispensing position. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100163040 | Method for administering an inhalable compound - A method may include dispensing a dose of an inhalable compound according to a dosing instruction set; and maintaining a hands-free article for dispensing the inhalable compound in an operable dispensing position. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100163041 | Method for administering an inhalable compound - A method may include dispensing a dose of an inhalable compound according to a dosing instruction set; and maintaining a hands-free article for dispensing the inhalable compound in an operable dispensing position. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100163576 | Systems, devices, and methods for making or administering frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one substrate. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100164729 | Methods and systems for presenting an inhalation experience - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting an indication of an individual's compliance with an artificial sensory experience and presenting an indication of an inhalation device-dispensed bioactive agent at least partially based on the indication of the individual's compliance with the artificial sensory experience. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100166613 | Methods and systems for presenting an inhalation experience - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include detecting in an exhalant at least one indication of bioactive agent use by an individual and altering at least one artificial sensory experience at least partly based on the at least one indication of bioactive agent use by an individual. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100168525 | Methods and systems for presenting an inhalation experience - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting at least one indication of use of an inhalation device configured to dispense a bioactive agent to an individual and presenting at least one artificial sensory experience to monitor at least one desired effect of the bioactive agent on the individual. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100168529 | Methods and systems for presenting an inhalation experience - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include monitoring at least one health attribute of an individual during an artificial sensory experience, associating a characteristic of the artificial sensory experience with the at least one health attribute of the individual, and modifying at least one of an inhalation device-dispensed bioactive agent or the artificial sensory experience at least partially based on associating a characteristic of the artificial sensory experience with the at least one health attribute of the individual. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100168602 | Methods and systems for presenting an inhalation experience - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting at least one indication of use of an inhalation device configured to dispense a bioactive agent to an individual and presenting at least one artificial sensory experience to monitor at least one side effect of the bioactive agent on the individual. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100168900 | Systems, devices, and methods for making or administering frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one substrate. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100169022 | Computational methods and systems for treatment in relation to modulation of CYP450 enzyme activity - Methods and systems such as those described herein include accepting input, identifying CYP450-family enzymes, identifying at least one modulator of an enzyme, and communicating one or more treatments to a system user. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100169023 | Computational methods and systems for suggesting modulators of CYP450 as treatment options - Computational methods and systems are described which accept input, identify one or more CYP450-family enzymes, identify one or more modulators of the CYP450-family enzymes, and communicate treatments to at least one system user, wherein the treatments include one or more of the identified at least one modulator. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100169259 | Methods and systems for presenting an inhalation experience - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting an indication of an individual's compliance with an artificial sensory experience and presenting an indication of an inhalation device-dispensed bioactive agent at least partially based on the indication of the individual's compliance with the artificial sensory experience. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100169260 | Methods and systems for presenting an inhalation experience - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting an indication of a schedule for administration of an inhalation device-dispensed bioactive agent to an individual and presenting an indication of an artificial sensory experience at least partly based on the accepting an indication of the schedule for administration of the inhalation device-dispensed bioactive agent to the individual. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100173308 | Systems for genome selection - Systems, methods, compositions and apparatus relating to genome selection are disclosed. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100174346 | System, devices, and methods including actively-controllable sterilizing excitation delivery implants - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively-controllable disinfecting implantable device configured to, for example, treat or prevent an infection in a biological subject. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100174493 | Systems for genome selection - Systems, methods, compositions and apparatus relating to genome selection are disclosed. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100178687 | Systems for genome selection - Systems, methods, compositions and apparatus relating to genome selection are disclosed. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100184534 | Sports applications for wind profile systems - A system is generally described which includes a sports system. The sports system includes a wind profile detector, a reference location, and a user interface device. Among other information the user interface device may provide information based on the wind profile from the wind profile detector and the reference location. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100185174 | Systems, devices, and methods for making or administering frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one substrate. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100186284 | Photonic fence - A system for tracking airborne organisms includes an imager, a backlight source (such as a retroreflective surface) in view of the imager, and a processor configured to analyze one or more images captured by the processor to identify a biological property of an organism. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100187224 | Microwave processing systems and methods - Generally and not exclusively, a method for controlling a process condition of at least one item within a microwave chamber may include receiving one or more initial values of one or more dynamically variable heatability properties for the at least one item in the microwave chamber, applying one or more microwave energy beams to the at least one item in the microwave chamber, remotely monitoring a spatial variation of the one or more dynamically variable heatability properties for the at least one item in the microwave chamber at least one of simultaneously with or following the applying of the one or more microwave energy beams, and estimating the process condition for microwaving the at least one item in the microwave chamber based at least partially on the monitoring of the one or more dynamically variable heatability properties for the at least one item in the microwave chamber. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100187304 | Diagnostic delivery service - Systems, methods, and other modalities are described for (a) obtaining an indication relating to an emission module (which may be dangerous, e.g.) or its user (who may be untrained, e.g.) and for (b) configuring the module or causing an irradiation (for imaging, e.g.) in response to the indication. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100187728 | Systems, devices, and methods for making or administering frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one substrate. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100189219 | Diagnostic delivery service - Systems, methods, and other modalities are described for (a) obtaining an indication relating to an emission module (which may be dangerous, e.g.) or its user (who may be untrained, e.g.) and for (b) configuring the module or causing an irradiation (for imaging, e.g.) in response to the indication. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100189224 | Diagnostic delivery service - Systems, methods, and other modalities are described for (a) obtaining an indication relating to an emission module (which may be dangerous, e.g.) or its user (who may be untrained, e.g.) and for (b) configuring the module or causing an irradiation (for imaging, e.g.) in response to the indication. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100191091 | Diagnostic delivery service - Systems, methods, and other modalities are described for (a) obtaining an indication relating to an emission module (which may be dangerous, e.g.) or its user (who may be untrained, e.g.) and for (b) configuring the module or causing an irradiation (for imaging, e.g.) in response to the indication. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100191092 | Diagnostic delivery service - Systems, methods, and other modalities are described for (a) obtaining an indication relating to an emission module (which may be dangerous, e.g.) or its user (who may be untrained, e.g.) and for (b) configuring the module or causing an irradiation (for imaging, e.g.) in response to the indication. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100191093 | Diagnostic delivery service - Systems, methods, and other modalities are described for (a) obtaining an indication relating to an emission module (which may be dangerous, e.g.) or its user (who may be untrained, e.g.) and for (b) configuring the module or causing an irradiation (for imaging, e.g.) in response to the indication. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100191094 | Diagnostic delivery service - Systems, methods, and other modalities are described for (a) obtaining an indication relating to an emission module (which may be dangerous, e.g.) or its user (who may be untrained, e.g.) and for (b) configuring the module or causing an irradiation (for imaging, e.g.) in response to the indication. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100191105 | Diagnostic delivery service - Systems, methods, and other modalities are described for (a) obtaining an indication relating to an emission module (which may be dangerous, e.g.) or its user (who may be untrained, e.g.) and for (b) configuring the module or causing an irradiation (for imaging, e.g.) in response to the indication. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100191107 | Diagnostic delivery service - Systems, methods, and other modalities are described for (a) obtaining an indication relating to an emission module (which may be dangerous, e.g.) or its user (who may be untrained, e.g.) and for (b) configuring the module or causing an irradiation (for imaging, e.g.) in response to the indication. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100196899 | Systems for genome selection - Systems, methods, compositions and apparatus relating to genome selection are disclosed. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100197002 | Systems for genome selection - Systems, methods, compositions and apparatus relating to genome selection are disclosed. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100203530 | Systems for genome selection - Systems, methods, compositions and apparatus relating to genome selection are disclosed. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100208861 | Method and system for providing fuel in a nuclear reactor - Exemplary embodiments provide automated nuclear fission reactors and methods for their operation. Exemplary embodiments and aspects include, without limitation, re-use of nuclear fission fuel, alternate fuels and fuel geometries, modular fuel cores, fast fluid cooling, variable burn-up, programmable nuclear thermostats, fast flux irradiation, temperature-driven surface area/volume ratio neutron absorption, low coolant temperature cores, refueling, and the like. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100213200 | Temperature-stabilized storage systems - A substantially thermally sealed storage container includes an outer assembly, including one or more sections of ultra efficient insulation material substantially defining at least one thermally sealed storage region, and an inner assembly, including at least one heat sink unit within the at least one thermally sealed storage region, and at least one stored material dispenser unit, wherein the at least one stored material dispenser unit includes one or more interlocks. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100216226 | Device, system, and method for controllably reducing inflammatory mediators in a subject - Devices, systems, and methods are provided for controlling an inflammatory response in a subject. Devices, systems, and methods are provided that alter the functional structure of one or more inflammatory mediators in the peripheral blood of the subject. The device or system is useful in a method for treating an inflammatory disease or condition in the subject. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100217172 | Device, system, and method for controllably reducing inflammatory mediators in a subject - Devices, systems, and methods are provided for controlling an inflammatory response in a subject. Devices, systems, and methods are provided that alter the functional structure of one or more inflammatory mediators in the peripheral blood of the subject. The device or system is useful in a method for treating an inflammatory disease or condition in the subject. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100217173 | Device, system, and method for controllably reducing inflammatory mediators in a subject - Devices, systems, and methods are provided for controlling an inflammatory response in a subject. Extracorporeal devices, systems, and methods are provided that alter the functional structure of one or more inflammatory mediators in the peripheral blood of the subject. The device or system is useful in a method for treating an inflammatory disease or condition in the subject. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100219393 | Connectible nanotube circuit - Carbon nanotube template arrays may be edited to form connections between proximate nanotubes and/or to delete undesired nanotubes or nanotube junctions. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100220382 | Magnetic control of surface states - A magnetic field may be applied to a plasmon path to affect plasmon propagation. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100221721 | System for genome selection - Systems, methods, compositions and apparatus relating to genome selection are disclosed. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100228234 | Device for actively removing a target cell from blood or lymph of a vertebrate subject - Devices, systems, and methods are described herein for controlling the level of one or more target cell types in the blood fluid and/or lymph fluid of a vertebrate subject. Devices and systems are provided that include a body defining at least one lumen configured for fluid flow; at least one controllable flow barrier to the at least one lumen; one or more sensor configured to detect one or more target cell types in blood fluid or lymph fluid of a vertebrate subject; at least one treatment region disposed within the at least one lumen; at least one reactive component disposed in the at least one treatment region, the at least one reactive component configured to modulate a physiological effect of the one or more target cell types in the vertebrate subject; and at least one controller in communication with the one or more sensor and in communication with the at least one controllable flow barrier to the at least one lumen; wherein the at least one controller is configured to open or close the at least one controllable flow barrier in response to the one or more sensor. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100233781 | Tubular nanostructure targeted to cell membrane - Devices, compositions, and methods are described which provide a tubular nanostructure targeted to a lipid bilayer membrane. The targeted tubular nanostructure can have a surface region configured to pass through a lipid bilayer membrane of a cell, a hydrophobic surface region flanked by two hydrophilic surface regions configured to form a pore in a lipid bilayer membrane of a cellular organelle, and at least one ligand configured to bind one or more cognates on the lipid bilayer membrane of the cellular organelle. The target cell can be, for example, a tumor cell, an infected cell, or a diseased cell in a subject. The tubular nanostructure can form a pore in the lipid bilayer membrane of the cellular organelle, e.g., mitochondria, which can permit transit or translocation of at least one compound across the membrane and cause cell death of the target cell. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100234792 | Systems, devices, and methods including infection-fighting and monitoring shunts - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable shunt configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent an infection. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100234793 | Systems, devices and methods including infection-fighting and monitoring shunts - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable shunt configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent an infection. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100235178 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting an indication of at least one health-related status of an individual; determining at least one health service option for the individual based on the indication of at least one health-related status; and providing a matching system for procurement of a desired health service option. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100235182 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting an indication of at least one health-related status of an individual; determining a plurality of health service options for the individual based on the indication of at least one health-related status; comparing at least two determined health service options; and providing a matching system for procurement of a desired health service option. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100235183 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting an indication of at least one health-related status of an individual; determining a plurality of health service options for the individual based on the indication of at least one health-related status; comparing at least two determined health service options; and providing a matching system for procurement of a desired health service option. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100235184 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting an indication of at least one health-related status of an individual; determining a plurality of health service options for the individual based on the indication of at least one health-related status; accessing at least one historical result of one or more of the plurality of health service options; and providing a matching system for procurement of a desired health service option. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100235185 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting an indication of at least one health-related status of an individual; determining a plurality of health service options for the individual based on the indication of at least one health-related status; accessing at least one historical result of one or more of the plurality of health service options; and providing a matching system for procurement of a desired health service option. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100235186 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting an indication of at least one health-related status of an individual; determining a plurality of health service options for the individual based on the indication of at least one health-related status; filtering the plurality of health service options; and providing a matching system for procurement of a desired health service option. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100235187 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting an indication of at least one health-related status of an individual; determining a plurality of health service options for the individual based on the indication of at least one health-related status; providing a matching system for procurement of a desired health service option; and presenting value information about one or more experiences with the desired health service option. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100235188 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting an indication of at least one health-related status of an individual; determining a plurality of health service options for the individual based on the indication of at least one health-related status; providing a matching system for procurement of a desired health service option; and presenting value information about one or more experiences with the desired health service option. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100235189 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting an indication of at least one health-related status of an individual; determining a plurality of health service options for the individual based on the indication of at least one health-related status; advertising a desire for at least one selected health service option; and providing a matching system for procurement of a desired health service option. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100235190 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting an indication of at least one health-related status of an individual; determining a plurality of health service options for the individual based on the indication of at least one health-related status; advertising a desire for at least one selected health service option; and providing a matching system for procurement of a desired health service option. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100235191 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting an indication of at least one health-related status of an individual; determining a plurality of health service options for the individual based on the indication of at least one health-related status; and soliciting advertising for at least one selected health service option. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100235195 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting an indication of at least one health-related status of an individual; determining at least one health service option for the individual based on the indication of at least one health-related status; and providing a matching system for procurement of a desired health service option. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100235242 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting an indication of at least one health-related status of an individual; determining a plurality of health service options for the individual based on the indication of at least one health-related status; and soliciting advertising for at least one selected health service option. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100238432 | Photo-detector filter - Method and systems related to obstructing a first predefined portion of at least one defined wavelength of light incident upon a first photo-detector array; and detecting the at least one defined wavelength of light with a photo-detector in a second photo-detector array. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100240017 | Systems, devices, and methods including infection-fighting and monitoring shunts - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable shunt configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent an infection. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100241048 | Systems, devices, and methods including infection-fighting and monitoring shunts - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable shunt configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent an infection. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100241049 | Systems, devices, and methods including infection-fighting and monitoring shunts - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable shunt configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent an infection. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100241050 | Systems, devices, and methods including infection-fighting and monitoring shunts - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable shunt configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent an infection. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100241051 | Systems, devices, and methods including infection-fighting and monitoring shunts - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable shunt configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent an infection. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100241052 | Systems, devices, and methods including infection-fighting and monitoring shunts - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable shunt configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent an infection. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100241053 | Systems, devices, and methods including infection-fighting and monitoring shunts - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable shunt configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent an infection. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100241054 | Systems, devices, and methods including infection-fighting and monitoring shunts - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable shunt configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent an infection. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100241055 | Systems, devices, and methods including infection-fighting and monitoring shunts - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable shunt configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent an infection. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100241448 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting user input relating to a plurality of health service option selection factors; presenting a plurality of choices for at least one of the health service option selection factors; and presenting at least one outcome output based on a selection of at least one of the plurality of choices for at least one of the health service option selection factors. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100241449 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting brain sensor data and presenting a plurality of health service options at least partly based on the accepting brain sensor data. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100241454 | Computational Systems and Methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting user input relating to a plurality of health service option selection factors; presenting a plurality of choices for at least one of the health service option selection factors; and presenting at least one outcome output based on a selection of at least one of the plurality of choices for at least one of the health service option selection factors. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100249692 | Systems, devices, and methods including infection-Fighting and monitoring shunts - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable shunt configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent an infection. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100254501 | Traveling wave nuclear fission reactor, fuel assembly, and method of controlling burnup therein - A traveling wave nuclear fission reactor, fuel assembly, and a method of controlling burnup therein. In a traveling wave nuclear fission reactor, a nuclear fission reactor fuel assembly comprises a plurality of nuclear fission fuel rods that are exposed to a deflagration wave burnfront that, in turn, travels through the fuel rods. The excess reactivity is controlled by a plurality of movable neutron absorber structures that are selectively inserted into and withdrawn from the fuel assembly in order to control the excess reactivity and thus the location, speed and shape of the burnfront. Controlling location, speed and shape of the burnfront manages neutron fluence seen by fuel assembly structural materials in order to reduce risk of temperature and irradiation damage to the structural materials. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100254502 | Traveling wave nuclear fission reactor, fuel assembly, and method of controlling burnup therein - A traveling wave nuclear fission reactor, fuel assembly, and a method of controlling burnup therein. In a traveling wave nuclear fission reactor, a nuclear fission reactor fuel assembly comprises a plurality of nuclear fission fuel rods that are exposed to a deflagration wave burnfront that, in turn, travels through the fuel rods. The excess reactivity is controlled by a plurality of movable neutron absorber structures that are selectively inserted into and withdrawn from the fuel assembly in order to control the excess reactivity and thus the location, speed and shape of the burnfront. Controlling location, speed and shape of the burnfront manages neutron fluence seen by fuel assembly structural materials in order to reduce risk of temperature and irradiation damage to the structural materials. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100255057 | Device for actively removing a target cell from blood or lymph of a vertebrate subject - Devices, systems, and methods are described herein for controlling the level of one or more target cell types in the blood fluid and/or lymph fluid of a vertebrate subject. Devices and systems are provided that include a body defining at least one lumen configured for fluid flow; at least one controllable flow barrier to the at least one lumen; one or more sensor configured to detect one or more target cell types in blood fluid or lymph fluid of a vertebrate subject; at least one treatment region disposed within the at least one lumen; at least one reactive component disposed in the at least one treatment region, the at least one reactive component configured to modulate a physiological effect of the one or more target cell types in the vertebrate subject; and at least one controller in communication with the one or more sensor and in communication with the at least one controllable flow barrier to the at least one lumen; wherein the at least one controller is configured to open or close the at least one controllable flow barrier in response to the one or more sensor. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100255489 | Systems for genome selection - Systems, methods, compositions and apparatus relating to genome selection are disclosed. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100260303 | Method and system for the thermoelectric conversion of nuclear reactor generated heat - A method and system for the thermoelectric conversion of nuclear reactor generated heat including upon a nuclear reactor system shutdown event, thermoelectrically converting nuclear reactor generated heat to electrical energy and supplying the electrical energy to a mechanical pump of the nuclear reactor system. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100260304 | Method, system, and apparatus for the thermoelectric conversion of gas cooled nuclear reactor generated heat - A method, system, and apparatus for the thermoelectric conversion of nuclear reactor generated heat including thermoelectrically converting gas cooled nuclear reactor generated heat to electrical energy and supplying the electrical energy to an operation system of the nuclear reactor system. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100260305 | Method, system, and apparatus for the thermoelectric conversion of gas cooled nuclear reactor generated heat - A method, system, and apparatus for the thermoelectric conversion of nuclear reactor generated heat including thermoelectrically converting gas cooled nuclear reactor generated heat to electrical energy and supplying the electrical energy to an operation system of the nuclear reactor system. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100260306 | Method and system for the thermoelectric conversion of nuclear reactor generated heat - A method and system for the thermoelectric conversion of nuclear reactor generated heat including upon a nuclear reactor system shutdown event, thermoelectrically converting nuclear reactor generated heat to electrical energy and supplying the electrical energy to a mechanical pump of the nuclear reactor system. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100260307 | Method and system for the thermoelectric conversion of nuclear reactor generated heat - A method and system for the thermoelectric conversion of nuclear reactor generated heat including upon a nuclear reactor system shutdown event, thermoelectrically converting nuclear reactor generated heat to electrical energy and supplying the electrical energy to a mechanical pump of the nuclear reactor system. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100260308 | Method, system, and apparatus for selectively transferring thermoelectrically generated electric power to nuclear reactor operation systems - A method, system, and apparatus for the selective transfer of thermoelectrically generated electric power to operation systems of a nuclear reactor system including thermoelectrically converting nuclear reactor generated heat to electrical energy and selectively transferring the electrical energy to at least one operation system of the nuclear reactor system. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100260309 | Method, System, and apparatus for selectively transferring thermoelectrically generated electric power to nuclear reactor operation systems - A method, system, and apparatus for the selective transfer of thermoelectrically generated electric power to operation systems of a nuclear reactor system including thermoelectrically converting nuclear reactor generated heat to electrical energy and selectively transferring the electrical energy to at least one operation system of the nuclear reactor system. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100262160 | Adjustable orthopedic implant and method for treating an orthopedic condition in a subject - An orthopedic implant is described including at least one adjustment mechanism configured for securing to at least one orthopedic structure of a subject, and at least one motor operatively connected to the at least one adjustment mechanism, wherein the at least one motor is configured to move the at least one adjustment mechanism in at least three degrees of freedom. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100262239 | Adjustable orthopedic implant and method for treating an orthopedic condition in a subject - An orthopedic implant is described including at least one adjustment mechanism configured for securing to at least one orthopedic structure of a subject, and at least one motor operatively connected to the at least one adjustment mechanism, wherein the at least one motor is configured to move the at least one adjustment mechanism in at least three degrees of freedom. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100265006 | Evanescent electromagnetic wave conversion methods II - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide conversion of evanescent electromagnetic waves to non-evanescent electromagnetic waves and/or conversion of non-evanescent electromagnetic waves to evanescent electromagnetic waves. In some approaches the conversion includes propagation of electromagnetic waves within an indefinite electromagnetic medium, and the indefinite medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a layered structure or other metamaterial. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100265014 | Evanescent electromagnetic wave conversion lenses I - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide conversion of evanescent electromagnetic waves to non-evanescent electromagnetic waves and/or conversion of non-evanescent electromagnetic waves to evanescent electromagnetic waves. In some approaches the conversion includes propagation of electromagnetic waves within an indefinite electromagnetic medium, and the indefinite medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a layered structure or other metamaterial. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100265158 | Evanescent electromagnetic wave conversion lenses III - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide conversion of evanescent electromagnetic waves to non-evanescent electromagnetic waves and/or conversion of non-evanescent electromagnetic waves to evanescent electromagnetic waves. In some approaches the conversion includes propagation of electromagnetic waves within an indefinite electromagnetic medium, and the indefinite medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a layered structure or other metamaterial. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100265589 | Evanescent electromagnetic wave conversion apparatus III - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide conversion of evanescent electromagnetic waves to non-evanescent electromagnetic waves and/or conversion of non-evanescent electromagnetic waves to evanescent electromagnetic waves. In some approaches the conversion includes propagation of electromagnetic waves within an indefinite electromagnetic medium, and the indefinite medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a layered structure or other metamaterial. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100265590 | Evanescent electromagnetic wave conversion apparatus I - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide conversion of evanescent electromagnetic waves to non-evanescent electromagnetic waves and/or conversion of non-evanescent electromagnetic waves to evanescent electromagnetic waves. In some approaches the conversion includes propagation of electromagnetic waves within an indefinite electromagnetic medium, and the indefinite medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a layered structure or other metamaterial. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100265591 | Evanescent electromagnetic wave conversion apparatus II - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide conversion of evanescent electromagnetic waves to non-evanescent electromagnetic waves and/or conversion of non-evanescent electromagnetic waves to evanescent electromagnetic waves. In some approaches the conversion includes propagation of electromagnetic waves within an indefinite electromagnetic medium, and the indefinite medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a layered structure or other metamaterial. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100265592 | Evanescent electromagnetic wave conversion lenses II - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide conversion of evanescent electromagnetic waves to non-evanescent electromagnetic waves and/or conversion of non-evanescent electromagnetic waves to evanescent electromagnetic waves. In some approaches the conversion includes propagation of electromagnetic waves within an indefinite electromagnetic medium, and the indefinite medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a layered structure or other metamaterial. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100266084 | Nuclear fission reactor fuel assembly and system configured for controlled removal of a volatile fission product and heat released by a burn wave in a traveling wave nuclear fission reactor and method for same - A nuclear fission reactor fuel assembly and system configured for controlled removal of a volatile fission product and heat released by a burn wave in a traveling wave nuclear fission reactor and method for same. The fuel assembly comprises an enclosure adapted to enclose a porous nuclear fuel body having the volatile fission product therein. A fluid control subassembly is coupled to the enclosure and adapted to control removal of at least a portion of the volatile fission product from the porous nuclear fuel body. In addition, the fluid control subassembly is capable of circulating a heat removal fluid through the porous nuclear fuel body in order to remove heat generated by the nuclear fuel body. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100266085 | Nuclear fission reactor, flow control assembly, methods therefor and a flow control assembly system - A nuclear fission reactor, flow control assembly, methods therefor and a flow control assembly system. The flow control assembly is coupled to a nuclear fission module capable of producing a traveling burn wave at a location relative to the nuclear fission module. The flow control assembly controls flow of a fluid in response to the location relative to the nuclear fission module. The flow control assembly comprises a flow regulator subassembly configured to be operated according to an operating parameter associated with the nuclear fission module. In addition, the flow regulator subassembly is reconfigurable according to a predetermined input to the flow regulator subassembly. Moreover, the flow control assembly comprises a carriage subassembly coupled to the flow regulator subassembly for adjusting the flow regulator subassembly to vary fluid flow into the nuclear fission module. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100266086 | Nuclear fission reactor, flow control assembly, methods therefor and a flow control assembly system - A nuclear fission reactor, flow control assembly, methods therefor and a flow control assembly system. The flow control assembly is coupled to a nuclear fission module capable of producing a traveling burn wave at a location relative to the nuclear fission module. The flow control assembly controls flow of a fluid in response to the location relative to the nuclear fission module. The flow control assembly comprises a flow regulator subassembly configured to be operated according to an operating parameter associated with the nuclear fission module. In addition, the flow regulator subassembly is reconfigurable according to a predetermined input to the flow regulator subassembly. Moreover, the flow control assembly comprises a carriage subassembly coupled to the flow regulator subassembly for adjusting the flow regulator subassembly to vary fluid flow into the nuclear fission module. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100266087 | Nuclear fission reactor, flow control assembly, methods therefor and a flow control assembly system - A nuclear fission reactor, flow control assembly, methods therefor and a flow control assembly system. The flow control assembly is coupled to a nuclear fission module capable of producing a traveling burn wave at a location relative to the nuclear fission module. The flow control assembly controls flow of a fluid in response to the location relative to the nuclear fission module. The flow control assembly comprises a flow regulator subassembly configured to be operated according to an operating parameter associated with the nuclear fission module. In addition, the flow regulator subassembly is reconfigurable according to a predetermined input to the flow regulator subassembly. Moreover, the flow control assembly comprises a carriage subassembly coupled to the flow regulator subassembly for adjusting the flow regulator subassembly to vary fluid flow into the nuclear fission module. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100266088 | Nuclear fission reactor, flow control assembly, methods therefor and a flow control assembly system - A nuclear fission reactor, flow control assembly, methods therefor and a flow control assembly system. The flow control assembly is coupled to a nuclear fission module capable of producing a traveling burn wave at a location relative to the nuclear fission module. The flow control assembly controls flow of a fluid in response to the location relative to the nuclear fission module. The flow control assembly comprises a flow regulator subassembly configured to be operated according to an operating parameter associated with the nuclear fission module. In addition, the flow regulator subassembly is reconfigurable according to a predetermined input to the flow regulator subassembly. Moreover, the flow control assembly comprises a carriage subassembly coupled to the flow regulator subassembly for adjusting the flow regulator subassembly to vary fluid flow into the nuclear fission module. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100266089 | Nuclear fission reactor fuel assembly and system configured for controlled removal of a volatile fission product and heat released by a burn wave in a traveling wave nuclear fission reactor and method for same - A nuclear fission reactor fuel assembly and system configured for controlled removal of a volatile fission product and heat released by a burn wave in a traveling wave nuclear fission reactor and method for same. The fuel assembly comprises an enclosure adapted to enclose a porous nuclear fuel body having the volatile fission product therein. A fluid control subassembly is coupled to the enclosure and adapted to control removal of at least a portion of the volatile fission product from the porous nuclear fuel body. In addition, the fluid control subassembly is capable of circulating a heat removal fluid through the porous nuclear fuel body in order to remove heat generated by the nuclear fuel body. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100266090 | Nuclear fission reactor fuel assembly and system configured for controlled removal of a volatile fission product and heat released by a burn wave in a traveling wave nuclear fission reactor and method for same - A nuclear fission reactor fuel assembly and system configured for controlled removal of a volatile fission product and heat released by a burn wave in a traveling wave nuclear fission reactor and method for same. The fuel assembly comprises an enclosure adapted to enclose a porous nuclear fuel body having the volatile fission product therein. A fluid control subassembly is coupled to the enclosure and adapted to control removal of at least a portion of the volatile fission product from the porous nuclear fuel body. In addition, the fluid control subassembly is capable of circulating a heat removal fluid through the porous nuclear fuel body in order to remove heat generated by the nuclear fuel body. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100266091 | Nuclear fission reactor fuel assembly and system configured for controlled removal of a volatile fission product and heat released by a burn wave in a traveling wave nuclear fission reactor and method for same - A nuclear fission reactor fuel assembly and system configured for controlled removal of a volatile fission product and heat released by a burn wave in a traveling wave nuclear fission reactor and method for same. The fuel assembly comprises an enclosure adapted to enclose a porous nuclear fuel body having the volatile fission product therein. A fluid control subassembly is coupled to the enclosure and adapted to control removal of at least a portion of the volatile fission product from the porous nuclear fuel body. In addition, the fluid control subassembly is capable of circulating a heat removal fluid through the porous nuclear fuel body in order to remove heat generated by the nuclear fuel body. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100266238 | Evanescent electromagnetic wave conversion methods III - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide conversion of evanescent electromagnetic waves to non-evanescent electromagnetic waves and/or conversion of non-evanescent electromagnetic waves to evanescent electromagnetic waves. In some approaches the conversion includes propagation of electromagnetic waves within an indefinite electromagnetic medium, and the indefinite medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a layered structure or other metamaterial. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100266239 | Evanescent electromagnetic wave conversion methods I - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide conversion of evanescent electromagnetic waves to non-evanescent electromagnetic waves and/or conversion of non-evanescent electromagnetic waves to evanescent electromagnetic waves. In some approaches the conversion includes propagation of electromagnetic waves within an indefinite electromagnetic medium, and the indefinite medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a layered structure or other metamaterial. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100268057 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting brain sensor data and presenting a plurality of health service options at least partly based on the accepting brain sensor data. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100268108 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to detecting an indication of at least one attribute of an individual; accepting sensor data about the individual; and presenting a set of health care options at least partially based on the detecting an indication of at least one attribute of the individual and the accepting sensor data about the individual. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100268199 | Device for passively removing a target component from blood or lymph of a vertebrate subject - Devices, systems, and methods are described herein for controlling or modulating the levels of one or more target components in the blood and/or lymph of a vertebrate subject. Devices and systems are provided that include a body defining at least one lumen configured for fluid flow; at least one controllable flow barrier to fluid flow into the at least one lumen; at least one first reservoir disposed within the body and configured to include one or more bifunctional tags, wherein the one or more bifunctional tags are configured to selectively bind to one or more target components in one or more of blood fluid or lymph fluid of a vertebrate subject; at least one treatment region disposed within the at least one lumen; and at least one second reservoir disposed in the at least one treatment region and configured to include one or more reactive components, wherein the one or more reactive components are configured to sequester the one or more bifunctional tags when bound to the one or more target components. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100274202 | Systems and methods for automatically inserting a needle into a living subject - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to systems and methods for automatically inserting a needle into an insertion-target region of a living subject in response to a machine-vision system locating the insertion-target region. In an embodiment, a needle insertion system includes a moveable needle configured to be inserted into a living subject, a machine-vision system configured to locate an insertion-target region of the living subject, control electrical circuitry, and an actuator coupled to the control electrical circuitry. The control electrical circuitry may be coupled to the machine-vision system to receive location information therefrom about the insertion-target region, and configured to output needle targeting instructions. The actuator may be coupled to the control electrical circuitry to receive the needle targeting instructions therefrom and coupled to the moveable needle. The actuator may be configured to move the moveable needle to the insertion-target region automatically in response to receiving the needle targeting instructions from the control electrical circuitry. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100274240 | Electromagnetic device and method - Embodiments include an apparatus, a medical device, a method and a system. The medical device includes an ellipsoidally shaped reflector having a first focus and a second focus. The ellipsoidally shaped reflector also provides a translational coupling of electromagnetic energy from the first focus to the second focus. The medical device also includes a controllable electromagnetic energy source aligned to emit a non-biologically emitted electromagnetic energy in a proximity to the first focus. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100274577 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting an indication of at least one attribute of an individual; accepting sensor data about the individual; presenting a set of health care options at least partially based on the accepting sensor data about the individual; and providing a matching system for procurement of at least one selected health service option. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100274578 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting an indication of at least one attribute of an individual; accepting sensor data about the individual; presenting a set of health care options at least partially based on the accepting sensor data about the individual; and providing a matching system for procurement of at least one selected health service option. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100275338 | Shape changing material - An apparatus may be configured with one or more sensors arranged to detect a first shape-related parameter, one or more control elements arranged to provide a force, and circuitry operably connected to the one or more sensors and the one or more control elements to determine the force provided to the one or more control elements. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100277807 | NEGATIVELY-REFRACTIVE FOCUSING AND SENSING APPARATUS, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide negatively-refractive focusing and sensing of electromagnetic energy. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes providing an interior focusing region with an axial magnification substantially less than one. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes negatively-refractive focusing with a transformation medium, where the transformation medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a metamaterial. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100277808 | Emitting and negatively-refractive focusing apparatus, methods, and systems - Apparatus, methods, and systems provide emitting and negatively-refractive focusing of electromagnetic energy. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes negatively-refractive focusing from an interior field region with an axial magnification substantially greaters than one. In some approaches the negatively-refractive focusing includes negatively-refractive focusing with a transformation medium, where the transformation medium may include an artificially-structured material such as a metamaterial. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100280332 | Methods and systems for monitoring bioactive agent use - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include accepting at least one indication of a bioactive agent use by an individual and/or assigning an artificial sensory experience to monitor at least one side effect of the bioactive agent on the individual. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100280416 | Shape sensing clothes to inform the wearer of a condition - A garment may be configured with one or more sensors and circuitry to communicate information related to a physiological condition to the user. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100280686 | Awarding privileges to a vehicle based upon one or more fuel utilization characteristics - A device may include a determination module for determining at least one of a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or a status indicative of electricity utilization for propelling a hybrid vehicle; and a transmitter coupled with the determination module for transmitting the at least one of the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or the status indicative of electricity utilization for the hybrid vehicle to an off-site entity. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100280688 | Awarding standings to a vehicle based upon one or more fuel utilization characteristics - A method may include receiving at least one of a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or a status indicative of electricity utilization for a hybrid vehicle; and allocating a standing based upon the at least one of the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or the status indicative of electricity utilization for the vehicle, wherein the standing is allocated upon receipt of the status. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100280689 | Awarding standings to a vehicle based upon one or more fuel utilization characteristics - A method may include receiving at least one of a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or a status indicative of electricity utilization for a hybrid vehicle; and allocating a standing based upon the at least one of the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or the status indicative of electricity utilization for the vehicle, wherein the standing is allocated upon receipt of the status. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100280690 | Awarding standings to a vehicle based upon one or more fuel utilization characteristics - A method may include receiving at least one of a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or a status indicative of electricity utilization for a hybrid vehicle; and allocating a standing based upon the at least one of the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or the status indicative of electricity utilization for the vehicle, wherein the standing is allocated upon receipt of the status. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100280691 | Awarding standings to a vehicle based upon one or more fuel utilization characteristics - A method may include receiving at least one of a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or a status indicative of electricity utilization for a hybrid vehicle; and allocating a standing based upon the at least one of the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or the status indicative of electricity utilization for the vehicle, wherein the standing is allocated upon receipt of the status. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100280692 | Awarding standings to a vehicle based upon one or more fuel utilization characteristics - A method may include receiving at least one of a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or a status indicative of electricity utilization for a hybrid vehicle; and allocating a standing based upon the at least one of the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or the status indicative of electricity utilization for the vehicle, wherein the standing is allocated upon receipt of the status. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100280693 | Awarding standings to a vehicle based upon one or more fuel utilization characteristics - A method may include receiving at least one of a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or a status indicative of electricity utilization for a hybrid vehicle; and allocating a standing based upon the at least one of the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or the status indicative of electricity utilization for the vehicle, wherein the standing is allocated upon receipt of the status. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100280703 | Awarding Privileges to a vehicle based upon one or more fuel utilization characteristics - A device may include a determination module for determining at least one of a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or a status indicative of electricity utilization for propelling a hybrid vehicle; and a transmitter coupled with the determination module for transmitting the at least one of the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or the status indicative of electricity utilization for the hybrid vehicle to an off-site entity. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100280704 | Awarding standings to a vehicle based upon one or more fuel utilization characteristics - A method may include, but is not limited to, receiving a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for a vehicle and conveying a standing, the standing based upon the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100280705 | Awarding standings to a vehicle based upon one or more fuel utilization characteristics - A method may include, but is not limited to, transmitting to an off-site entity a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization from a vehicle. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100280706 | Awarding standings to a vehicle based upon one or more fuel utilization characteristics - A method may include, but is not limited to, querying a hybrid vehicle for at least one of a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or a status indicative of electricity utilization for the vehicle. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100280707 | Awarding standings to a vehicle based upon one or more fuel utilization characteristics - A method may include, but is not limited to, receiving at least one of a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or a status indicative of electricity utilization for a hybrid vehicle and forwarding to an off-site entity the at least one of the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or the status indicative of electricity utilization for the vehicle. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100280708 | Awarding standings to a vehicle based upon one or more fuel utilization characteristics - A method may include, but is not limited to, transmitting to an off-site entity at least one of a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or a status indicative of electricity utilization from a hybrid vehicle. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100280709 | Awarding standings to a vehicle based upon one or more fuel utilization characteristics - A method may include, but is not limited to, receiving a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for a vehicle and forwarding to an off-site entity the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100280885 | Awarding privileges to a vehicle based upon one or more fuel utilization characteristics - A device may include a determination module for determining at least one of a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or a status indicative of electricity utilization for propelling a hybrid vehicle; and a transmitter coupled with the determination module for transmitting the at least one of the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or the status indicative of electricity utilization for the hybrid vehicle to an off-site entity. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100280886 | Awarding privileges to a vehicle based upon one or more fuel utilization characteristics - A device may include a determination module for determining at least one of a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or a status indicative of electricity utilization for propelling a hybrid vehicle; and a transmitter coupled with the determination module for transmitting the at Least one of the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or the status indicative of electricity utilization for the hybrid vehicle to an off-site entity. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100280887 | Awarding privileges to a vehicle based upon one or more fuel utilization characteristics - A device may include a determination module for determining at least one of a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or a status indicative of electricity utilization for propelling a hybrid vehicle; and a transmitter coupled with the determination module for transmitting the at least one of the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or the status indicative of electricity utilization for the hybrid vehicle to an off-site entity. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100280888 | Awarding privileges to a vehicle based upon one or more fuel utilization characteristics - A device may include a determination module for determining at least one of a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or a status indicative of electricity utilization for propelling a hybrid vehicle; and a transmitter coupled with the determination module for transmitting the at least one of the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or the status indicative of electricity utilization for the hybrid vehicle to an off-site entity. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100286820 | Programmed dispensing of consumable compositions - Methods and systems for administering consumable compositions according to a programmed dosing schedule are provided. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100289263 | Free piston electromagnetic engine - A converter converts mechanical energy of a piston to and from electrical energy during each piston cycle. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100292629 | Systems, devices, and methods including infection-fighting and monitoring shunts - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable shunt configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent an infection. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100293002 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting an indication of at least one attribute of an individual; accepting sensor data about the individual; and presenting a set of health care options at least partially based on the accepting an indication of at least one attribute of the individual and the accepting sensor data about the individual. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100294825 | Steerable surgical stapler - Embodiments include a surgical device and a method. An embodiment of the surgical instrument includes at least one grasping jaw, the at least one grasping jaw being adapted to deliver surgical staples by a force generated from a force generator mechanism that is contained within the at least one grasping jaw or is in a proximity to the at least one grasping jaw. Another embodiment includes at least one grasping jaw, at least one delivery mechanism adapted to deliver surgical fasteners, the delivery mechanism being located in a proximity to or contained within the at least one grasping jaw, the surgical fasteners containing at least one shape-transforming material, at least one sensor, at least one chemical tissue sealant and at least one cutter. A method includes: grasping a body organ/tissue with at least one grasping jaw, adjusting a configuration of the grasping in response to a signal or a datum or an image, and releasing a surgical staple/fastener in response to the signal, datum or image. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100294826 | Gentle touch surgical stapler - Embodiments include a surgical device and a method. An embodiment of the surgical instrument includes at least one grasping jaw, the at least one grasping jaw being adapted to deliver surgical staples by a force generated from a force generator mechanism that is contained within the at least one grasping jaw or is in a proximity to the at least one grasping jaw. Another embodiment includes at least one grasping jaw, at least one actuation mechanism adapted to deliver surgical fasteners, the actuation mechanism being located in a proximity to or contained within the at least one grasping jaw, the surgical fasteners containing at least one shape-transforming material, at least one sensor, at least one chemical tissue sealant and at least one cutter. A method includes: grasping a body organ/tissue with at least one grasping jaw, adjusting a configuration of the grasping in response to a signal or a datum or an image, and releasing a surgical staple/fastener in response to the signal, datum or image. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100294827 | Maneuverable surgical stapler - Embodiments include a surgical device and a method. An embodiment of the surgical instrument includes at least one grasping jaw, the at least one grasping jaw being adapted to deliver surgical staples by a force generated from a force generator mechanism that is contained within the at least one grasping jaw or is in a proximity to the at least one grasping jaw. Another embodiment includes at least one grasping jaw, at least one delivery mechanism adapted to deliver surgical fasteners, the delivery mechanism being located in a proximity to or contained within the at least one grasping jaw, the surgical fasteners containing at least one shape-transforming material, at least one sensor, at least one chemical tissue sealant and at least one cutter. A method includes: grasping a body tissue with at least one grasping jaw, adjusting a configuration of the grasping in response to a signal or a datum or an image, and releasing a surgical staple/fastener in response to the signal, datum or image. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100295372 | Methods, devices and systems for transmission between an implanted device and an external device - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to systems including an internal power transmitter that delivers energy out of a living subject to power at least one external device that is in communication with the internal power transmitter, and related apparatuses, devices, and methods of use. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100298766 | Device for passively removing a target component from blood or lymph of a vertebrate subject - Devices, systems, and methods are described herein for controlling or modulating the levels of one or more target components in the blood and/or lymph of a vertebrate subject. Devices and systems are provided that include a body defining at least one lumen configured for fluid flow; at least one controllable flow barrier to fluid flow into the at least one lumen; at least one first reservoir disposed within the body and configured to include one or more bifunctional tags, wherein the one or more bifunctional tags are configured to selectively bind to one or more target components in one or more of blood fluid or lymph fluid of a vertebrate subject; at least one treatment region disposed within the at least one lumen; and at least one second reservoir disposed in the at least one treatment region and configured to include one or more reactive components, wherein the one or more reactive components are configured to sequester the one or more bifunctional tags when bound to the one or more target components. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100300560 | Water alteration structure and system having heat transfer conduit - A system is described generally for a water capture structure that is configured to capture wave water lapping over at least one wall of the water capture structure. The at least one wall extends at least above a nominal surface water level and at least one conduit extends downward from the water capture structure. The at least one conduit has a length extending to a depth at which at least one property of water at the depth differs substantially from that of water at the surface. The at least one conduit is configured to provide thermal energy to water outside of the at least one conduit. The at least one conduit has at least one conduit wall. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100301094 | Surgical stapling instrument with chemical sealant - Embodiments include a surgical device and a method. An embodiment of the surgical instrument includes at least one grasping jaw, the at least one grasping jaw being adapted to deliver surgical staples by a force generated from a force generator mechanism that is contained within the at least one grasping jaw or is in a proximity to the at least one grasping jaw. Another embodiment includes at least one grasping jaw, at least one actuation mechanism adapted to deliver surgical staples, the actuation mechanism being located in a proximity to or contained within the at least one grasping jaw, the surgical staples containing at least one shape-transforming material, at least one sensor, at least one chemical tissue sealant and at least one cutter. A method includes: grasping a body tissue with at least one grasping jaw, adjusting a configuration of the grasping in response to a signal or a datum or an image, and releasing a surgical staple/fastener in response to the signal, datum or image. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100301855 | Systems, devices, methods, and compositions including targeted ferromagnetic structures - Magnetic resonance systems, devices, methods, and compositions are provided. A nuclear magnetic resonance imaging composition includes, but is not limited to, a plurality of target-selective ferromagnetic microstructures configured to generate a time-invariant magnetic field within at least a portion of one or more internal surface-defined voids. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100301856 | Systems, devices, methods, and compositions including functionalized ferromagnetic structures - Magnetic resonance systems, devices, methods, and compositions are provided. A nuclear magnetic resonance imaging composition includes, but is not limited to, a plurality of functionalized ferromagnetic microstructures configured to generate a time-invariant magnetic field within at least a portion of one or more internal surface-defined voids. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100301857 | Multiplex imaging systems, devices, methods, and compositions including ferromagnetic structures - Multiplex imaging systems, devices, methods, and compositions are provided. A nuclear magnetic resonance imaging composition includes, but is not limited to, a plurality of ferromagnetic microstructures configured to generate a time-invariant magnetic field within at least a portion of one or more internal surface-defined voids. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100303731 | Systems, devices, methods, and compositions including selectively accessible ferromagnetic structures - Magnetic resonance systems, devices, methods, and compositions are provided. A nuclear magnetic resonance imaging composition includes, but is not limited to, a plurality of ferromagnetic microstructures configured to generate a time-invariant magnetic field within at least a portion of one or more internal surface-defined voids. In an embodiment, a plurality of ferromagnetic microstructures includes one or more selectively accessible ferromagnetic microstructures. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100303733 | Systems, devices, methods, and compositions including ferromagnetic structures - Magnetic resonance systems, devices, methods, and compositions are provided. A nuclear magnetic resonance imaging composition includes, but is not limited to, a plurality of ferromagnetic microstructures configured to generate a time-invariant magnetic field within at least a portion of one or more internal surface-defined voids. In an embodiment, at least one of the plurality of ferromagnetic microstructures includes one or more targeting moieties attached thereof. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100304192 | System for altering temperature of an electrical energy storage device or an electrochemical energy generation device using high thermal conductivity materials based on states of the device - A method is generally described which includes altering temperature of an electrical energy storage device or an electrochemical electrochemical energy generation device, includes providing at least one thermal control structure formed of a high thermal conductive material, the high thermal conductive material having a high k-value. The high k-value is greater than approximately 410 W/(m*K). The thermal control structures are disposed adjacent at least a portion of the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical electrochemical energy generation device. The thermal control structures are configured to provide heat transfer away from the portion of the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical electrochemical energy generation device. Further, the method includes configuring a controller with a control algorithm to control the actions of a controllable fluid flow device as a function of current draw from the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical electrochemical energy generation device, the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical electrochemical energy generation device configured to provide electrical current and the controllable fluid flow device providing a fluid to the at least one thermal control structure. Further still, the method includes providing an electrical characteristic sensor coupled to the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical electrochemical energy generation device and configured to sense at least one electrical characteristic of the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical electrochemical energy generation device and to provide a signal representative of the at least one characteristic to the controller. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100304250 | System for operating an electrical energy storage device or an electrochemical energy generation device using microchannels based on mobile device states and vehicle states - A method is generally described which includes operating an electrical energy storage device or an electrochemical energy generation device includes configuring a controller with a control algorithm to control the actions of a controllable fluid flow device as a function of states of a mobile device using the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device is configured to provide electrical current. The method also includes providing a microchannel thermal control system for the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The microchannel thermal control system is configured to alter the temperature at least portions of the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The microchannel thermal control system is configured to flow a fluid through the microchannels and the fluid to receive heat generated by the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The method further includes providing an electrical characteristic sensor coupled to the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device and is configured to sense at least one electrical characteristic of the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device and to provide a signal representative of the at least one characteristic to the controller. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100304251 | System and method of operating an electrical energy storage device or an electrochemical energy generation device using thermal conductivity materials based on mobile device states and vehicle states - A method is generally described which includes operating an electrical energy storage device or an electrochemical energy generation device includes providing at least one thermal control structure formed of a high thermal conductive material. The high thermal conductive material having a high k-value, the high k-value being greater than approximately 410 W/(m*K). The thermal control structures are disposed adjacent at least a portion of the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The thermal control structures are configured to provide heat transfer away from the portion of the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The method also includes configuring a controller with a control algorithm to control the actions of a controllable fluid flow device as a function of a mobile device states. The mobile device using electricity from the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device is configured to provide electrical current and the controllable fluid flow device providing a fluid to the at least one thermal control structure. The method also includes accessing a processor of a mobile device. The processor is configured to determine at least one mobile device state. Further, the method includes providing an electrical characteristic sensor coupled to the power source and is configured to sense at least one electrical characteristic of the power source and to provide a signal representative of the at least one characteristic to the controller. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100304252 | System for altering temperature of an electrical energy storage device or an electrochemical energy generation device using microchannels based on states of the device - A method is generally described which includes altering the temperature of an electrical energy storage device or an electrochemical energy generation device includes configuring a controller with a control algorithm to control the actions of a fluid control system as a function of current draw from the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device, the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device configured to provide electrical current. The method also includes providing A microchannel thermal control system for the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The microchannel thermal control system is configured to cool at least portions of the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The microchannel thermal control system is configured to flow a fluid through the microchannels and the fluid to receive heat generated by the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. Further, the method includes providing an electrical characteristic sensor coupled to the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device and configured to sense at least one electrical characteristic of the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device and to provide a signal representative of the at least one characteristic to the controller. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100304255 | System and method of operating an electrical energy storage device or an electrochemical energy generation device, during charge or discharge using microchannels and high thermal conductivity materials - A method is generally described which includes operating an electrical energy storage device or an electrochemical energy generation device includes placing an electrical load to draw current from the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device includes a housing having an external surface and an internal surface. The method also includes generating electricity by at least one component within the housing. At least one component is configured to generate electrical energy in combination with other components, chemicals, or materials residing within the housing. Further, the method includes thermal control of the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device by transferring heat to a plurality of microchannels coupled to at least one of the internal surface of the housing or the at least one internal components. The at least one microchannel is at least partially formed of or coated with a high thermal conductivity material. The high thermal conductivity material has a high k-value. The high k-value is greater than approximately 410 W/(m*K). Further still, the method includes transferring the collected heat through a thermal sink coupled to the microchannels. The thermal sink is configured to transfer heat energy to or from the microchannel and to receive a fluid flowing through the microchannels. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100304256 | Method of operating an electrical energy storage device using microchannels during charge and discharge - A method is generally described which includes operating an electrical energy storage device or an electrochemical energy generation device includes placing an electrical load to draw current from the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device includes a housing having an external surface and an internal surface. The method also includes generating electricity by at least one component within the housing. At least one component is configured to generate electrical energy in combination with other components, chemicals, or materials residing within the housing. Further, the method includes thermal control the electrical energy storage device by transferring heat to a plurality of microchannels coupled to at least one of the internal surface of the housing or at least one components. Further still, the method includes rejecting the collected heat through a thermal sink coupled to the microchannels. The thermal sink is configured to transfer heat energy from the microchannels and to receive a fluid flowing through the microchannels. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100304257 | System and method of operating an electrical energy storage device or an electrochemical energy generation device using microchannels and high thermal conductivity materials - A method is generally described which includes operating an electrical electrochemical energy generation device or an electrochemical energy generation device. The method includes providing a housing having an external surface and an internal surface. The method also includes coupling at least one component within the housing. At least one component is configured to generate electrical energy in combination with other components, chemicals, or materials residing within the housing. The method includes forming a plurality of microchannels coupled to at least one of the internal surface of the housing or the at least one internal components. At least one microchannel is at least partially formed of a high thermal conductivity material. The high thermal conductivity material has a high k-value, the high k-value is greater than approximately 410 W/(m*K). The method further includes providing a thermal sink coupled to the microchannels. The thermal sink is configured to transfer heat energy to or from the microchannels. Further, the method includes flowing a fluid through the microchannels. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100304258 | System and method of altering temperature of an electrical energy storage device or an electrochemical energy generation device using high thermal conductivity materials - A method is generally described which includes thermal control of an electrical energy storage device or electrochemical energy generation device includes providing a housing having an external surface and an internal surface. The method also includes providing at least one component within the housing. At least one component is configured to generate electrical power in combination with other components, chemicals, or materials residing within the housing. Further, the method includes forming a plurality of thermal control structures of a high thermal conductivity material coupled to at least one of the internal surface of the housing or the at least one internal components. The high thermal conductivity material having a high k-value, the high k-value being greater than approximately 400 W/(m*K). Further still, the method includes flowing a fluid adjacent the high thermal conductivity material to transfer heat to or from the high thermal conductivity material. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100304259 | Method of operating an electrical energy storage device or an electrochemical energy generation device using high thermal conductivity materials during charge and discharge - A method is generally described which includes altering the temperature of an electrical energy storage device or an electrochemical energy generation device, includes placing an electrical load to draw current from the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device includes a housing having an external surface and an internal surface. The method also includes generating electricity by at least one component within the housing. At least one component being configured to generate electrical power in combination with other components, chemicals, or materials residing within the housing. Further, the method includes thermal control of the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device by transferring heat to a plurality of thermal control structures of a high thermal conductivity material coupled to at least one of the internal surface of the housing or the at least one internal components. The high thermal conductivity material having a high k-value, the high k-value being greater than approximately 400 W/(m*K). The method further includes flowing a fluid adjacent the high thermal conductivity material to remove heat from the high thermal conductivity material. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100305762 | System and method of altering temperature of an electrical energy storage device or an electrochemical energy generation device using microchannels - A method is generally described which includes altering temperature. The method includes providing a housing having an external surface and an internal surface. The method also includes coupling at least one component within the housing. At least one component is configured to generate electrical energy in combination with other components, chemicals, or materials residing within the housing. Further, the method includes forming a plurality of microchannels coupled to at least one of the internal surface of the housing or at least one internal components. Further still, the method includes providing a thermal sink coupled to the microchannels. The thermal sink is configured to transfer heat energy to or from the microchannels. Yet further still, the method includes flowing a fluid through the microchannels and the thermal sink. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100305962 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to detecting an indication of at least one attribute of an individual; accepting sensor data about the individual; and presenting a set of health care options at least partially based on the detecting an indication of at least one attribute of the individual and the accepting sensor data about the individual. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100305963 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting an indication of at least one attribute of an individual; activating at least one sensor at least partially based on the accepting an indication of at least one attribute of the individual; accepting sensor data from the at least one sensor; and presenting a set of health care options at least partially based on the accepting sensor data from the at least one sensor. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100308295 | Deletable nanotube circuit - Carbon nanotube template arrays may be edited to form connections between proximate nanotubes and/or to delete undesired nanotubes or nanotube junctions. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100312384 | Programmed dispensing of consumable compositions - Methods and systems for administering consumable compositions according to a programmed dosing schedule are provided. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100312579 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting an indication of at least one attribute of an individual; activating at least one sensor at least partially based on the accepting an indication of at least one attribute of the individual; accepting sensor data from the at least one sensor; and presenting a set of health care options at least partially based on the accepting sensor data from the at least one sensor. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100320366 | Beam power with beam redirection - A beam power source transmits a signal indicating power availability, receives a request for power in response, and beams power in response to the request. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100321225 | Photo-detector filter having a cascaded low noise amplifier - Method and systems related to obstructing a first predefined portion of at least one defined wavelength of light incident upon a first photo-detector array; and detecting the at least one defined wavelength of light with a photo-detector in a second photo-detector array. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100331215 | Peptide Synthesis Apparatuses - Methods, apparatus, systems, computer programs and computing devices related to biologically assembling and/or synthesizing peptides and/or proteins are disclosed. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100331641 | Devices for continual monitoring and introduction of gastrointestinal microbes - Systems and methods described herein include those for the continual modification of intestinal microbes. Described herein are systems including sampling devices, analysis devices, computational devices and user interface devices as well as methods for the use of such devices in combination. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110002821 | Surveying sterilizer methods and systems - Methods and systems for surveying and sterilizing one or more areas or one or more portions of one or more areas are described. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110011611 | Polarized lightning arrestors - Systems and methods for dynamically defending a site from lightning strikes are provided. The systems and methods involve dynamically altering electrostatic fields above the site and/or dynamically intervening in lightning discharges processes in the vicinity of the site. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110011621 | Smart link coupled to power line - A smart link in a power delivery system includes an insulator, which electrically isolates a power line, and a switchable conductance placed in parallel with the insulator. The switchable conductance includes switchgear for sourcing, sinking, and/or dispatching real and/or reactive power on the power line to dynamically in response to dynamic loading, transient voltages and/or currents, and phase conditions or other conditions on the power line. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110011622 | Maintaining insulators in power transmission systems - An electrical power transmission system includes electrical insulators arranged to electrically isolate live power lines. Surface reconditioning units are incorporated or integrated in the insulator structures. A sensor arrangement determines surface conditions of the electrical insulators in use to isolate live power lines. In response, the surface reconditioning units automatically recondition the surfaces of the in-service electrical insulators if appropriate for maintaining the electrical insulators in healthy state. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110011623 | Smart link coupled to power line - A smart link in a power delivery system includes an insulator, which electrically isolates a power line, and a switchable conductance placed in parallel with the insulator. The switchable conductance includes switchgear for sourcing, sinking, and/or dispatching real and/or reactive power on the power line to dynamically in response to dynamic loading, transient voltages and/or currents, and phase conditions or other conditions on the power line. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110011624 | Smart link coupled to power line - A smart link in a power delivery system includes an insulator, which electrically isolates a power line, and a switchable conductance placed in parallel with the insulator. The switchable conductance includes switchgear for sourcing, sinking, and/or dispatching real and/or reactive power on the power line to dynamically in response to dynamic loading, transient voltages and/or currents, and phase conditions or other conditions on the power line. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110012436 | Systems and methods for assessing standoff capabilities of in-service power line insulators - An electrical power transmission system includes electrical insulators arranged to electrically isolate live power lines. Measurement devices are physically incorporated or integrated in the insulator structures. The measurement devices measure and report insulator properties during live wire conditions. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110012437 | Maintaining insulators in power transmission systems - An electrical power transmission system includes electrical insulators arranged to electrically isolate live power lines. Surface reconditioning units are incorporated or integrated in the insulator structures. A sensor arrangement determines surface conditions of the electrical insulators in use to isolate live power lines. In response, the surface reconditioning units automatically recondition the surfaces of the in-service electrical insulators if appropriate for maintaining the electrical insulators in healthy state. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110012583 | Use pairs of transformers to increase transmission line voltage - A smart link in a power delivery system includes an insulator, which electrically isolates a power line, and a switchable conductance placed in parallel with the insulator. The switchable conductance includes switchgear for sourcing, sinking, and/or dispatching real and/or reactive power on the power line to dynamically in response to dynamic loading, transient voltages and/or currents, and phase conditions or other conditions on the power line. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110012615 | Systems and methods for assessing standoff capabilities of in-sevice power line insulators - An electrical power transmission system includes electrical insulators arranged to electrically isolate live power lines. Measurement devices are physically incorporated or integrated in the insulator structures. The measurement devices measure and report insulator properties during live wire conditions. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110012616 | Systems and methods for assessing standoff capabilities of in-service power line insulators - An electrical power transmission system includes electrical insulators arranged to electrically isolate live power lines. Measurement devices are physically incorporated or integrated in the insulator structures. The measurement devices measure and report insulator properties during live wire conditions. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110012706 | Smart link coupled to power line - A smart link in a power delivery system includes an insulator, which electrically isolates a power line, and a switchable conductance placed in parallel with the insulator. The switchable conductance includes switchgear for sourcing, sinking, and/or dispatching real and/or reactive power on the power line to dynamically in response to dynamic loading, transient voltages and/or currents, and phase conditions or other conditions on the power line. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110013323 | Systems and methods for grounding power line sections to clear faults - Systems and methods for dynamically clearing faults in a power transmission line involve automatically terminating ends of a section of the power line while preserving electrical and/or physical continuity of the power line. The terminating of the ends is reversed at about voltage zero-crossings in the power line to clear a fault. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110013324 | Systems and methods for grounding power line sections to clear faults - Systems and methods for dynamically clearing faults in a power transmission line involve automatically terminating ends of a section of the power line while preserving electrical and/or physical continuity of the power line. The terminating of the ends is reversed at about voltage zero-crossings in the power line to clear a fault. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110013327 | Smart link coupled to power line - A smart link in a power delivery system includes an insulator, which electrically isolates a power line, and a switchable conductance placed in parallel with the insulator. The switchable conductance includes switchgear for sourcing, sinking, and/or dispatching real and/or reactive power on the power line to dynamically in response to dynamic loading, transient voltages and/or currents, and phase conditions or other conditions on the power line. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110013331 | Polarized lightning arrestors - Systems and methods for dynamically defending a site from lightning strikes are provided. The systems and methods involve dynamically altering electrostatic fields above the site and/or dynamically intervening in lightning discharges processes in the vicinity of the site. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110013332 | Polarized lightning arrestors - Systems and methods for dynamically defending a site from lightning strikes are provided. The systems and methods involve dynamically altering electrostatic fields above the site and/or dynamically intervening in lightning discharges processes in the vicinity of the site. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110013333 | Polarized lightning arrestors - Systems and methods for dynamically defending a site from lightning strikes are provided. The systems and methods involve dynamically altering electrostatic fields above the site and/or dynamically intervening in lightning discharges processes in the vicinity of the site. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110013336 | Polarized lightning arrestors - Systems and methods for dynamically defending a site from lightning strikes are provided. The systems and methods involve dynamically altering electrostatic fields above the site and/or dynamically intervening in lightning discharges processes in the vicinity of the site. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110023727 | System and structure for heating or sterilizing a liquid stream - A food product sterilizer includes a food product source and a regenerative heat exchanger configured to receive a flow of food product from the food product source. The heat exchanger includes an input channel configured to receive a flow of food product to be sterilized. The heat exchanger also includes an output channel fluidly coupled to the input channel. The output channel is adjacent the input channel. The output channel and the input channel are configured to transfer heat between the two channels. The heat exchanger further includes an integrated heating section of at least a portion of the input channel or the output channel. The heating section is configured to heat the flow of food product. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110023728 | Pasteurization system and method - A pasteurization system includes a liquid inlet configured to receive a liquid to be pasteurized. The system also includes a pump coupled to the liquid inlet for pressurizing the liquid. Further, the system includes a counter flow heat exchanger coupled to the liquid inlet and the pump, the counterflow heat exchanger configured to heat the liquid to a predetermined temperature for at least a predetermined time and configured to exchange heat between a flow of liquid in a first direction in a first channel with the flow of liquid in a second direction opposite the first direction in a second channel. A heating section that heats the liquid flow is integrated into the heat exchanger and heats at least a portion of the first channel or the second channel. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110026107 | Surface state gain - A gain medium may be arranged to provide energy to a surface state. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110026874 | Surface state gain - A gain medium may be arranged to provide energy to a surface state. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110027441 | Method for heating or sterilizing a liquid stream - A method of sterilizing a liquid food product includes flowing a food product to be sterilized through an input channel. The method also includes flowing the liquid food product through a heating channel that is fluidly coupled to the input channel. Further, the method includes flowing the food product through an output channel fluidly coupled to the heating channel. The output channel is adjacent the input channel, and the output channel, the input channel, and the heating channel are all integrated portions of a heat exchanger. Further still, the method includes transferring heat between the output channel and the input channel. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110027621 | Instrumented fluid-surfaced electrode - An electrochemical device (such as a battery) includes at least one electrode having a fluid surface and one or more sensors configured to detect an operating condition of the device. Fluid-directing structures may modulate flow or retain fluid in response to the sensors. An electrolyte within the device may also include an ion-transport fluid, for example infiltrated into a porous solid support. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110027624 | Fluid-surfaced electrode - An electrochemical device (such as a battery) includes at least one electrode having a fluid surface, which may employ a surface energy effect to maintain a position of the fluid surface and/or to modulate flow within the fluid. Fluid-directing structures may also modulate flow or retain fluid in a predetermined pattern. An electrolyte within the device may also include an ion-transport fluid, for example infiltrated into a porous solid support. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110027627 | Fluid-surfaced electrode - An electrochemical device (such as a battery) includes at least one electrode having a fluid surface, which may employ a surface energy effect to maintain a position of the fluid surface and/or to modulate flow within the fluid. Fluid-directing structures may also modulate flow or retain fluid in a predetermined pattern. An electrolyte within the device may also include an ion-transport fluid, for example infiltrated into a porous solid support. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110027628 | Instrumented fluid-surfaced electrode - An electrochemical device (such as a battery) includes at least one electrode having a fluid surface and one or more sensors configured to detect an operating condition of the device. Fluid-directing structures may modulate flow or retain fluid in response to the sensors. An electrolyte within the device may also include an ion-transport fluid, for example infiltrated into a porous solid support. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110027629 | Instrumented fluid-surfaced electrode - An electrochemical device (such as a battery) includes at least one electrode having a fluid surface and one or more sensors configured to detect an operating condition of the device. Fluid-directing structures may modulate flow or retain fluid in response to the sensors. An electrolyte within the device may also include an ion-transport fluid, for example infiltrated into a porous solid support. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110027633 | Instrumented fluid-surfaced electrode - An electrochemical device (such as a battery) includes at least one electrode having a fluid surface and one or more sensors configured to detect an operating condition of the device. Fluid-directing structures may modulate flow or retain fluid in response to the sensors. An electrolyte within the device may also include an ion-transport fluid, for example infiltrated into a porous solid support. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110027637 | Fluid-surfaced electrode - An electrochemical device (such as a battery) includes at least one electrode having a fluid surface, which may employ a surface energy effect to maintain a position of the fluid surface and/or to modulate flow within the fluid. Fluid-directing structures may also modulate flow or retain fluid in a predetermined pattern. An electrolyte within the device may also include an ion-transport fluid, for example infiltrated into a porous solid support. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110027638 | Fluid-surfaced electrode - An electrochemical device (such as a battery) includes at least one electrode having a fluid surface, which may employ a surface energy effect to maintain a position of the fluid surface and/or to modulate flow within the fluid. Fluid-directing structures may also modulate flow or retain fluid in a predetermined pattern. An electrolyte within the device may also include an ion-transport fluid, for example infiltrated into a porous solid support. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110027639 | Fluid-surfaced electrode - An electrochemical device (such as a battery) includes at least one electrode having a fluid surface, which may employ a surface energy effect to maintain a position of the fluid surface and/or to modulate flow within the fluid. Fluid-directing structures may also modulate flow or retain fluid in a predetermined pattern. An electrolyte within the device may also include an ion-transport fluid, for example infiltrated into a porous solid support. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110028798 | Electronically initiating an administration of a neuromodulation treatment regimen chosen in response to contactlessly acquired information - Described embodiments include a system, and a method. A described method includes acquiring electronic data indicative of a property of a mammal without making physical contact with the mammal. The method also includes extracting digital information indicative of a physiological characteristic of the mammal from the electronic data indicative of the property of the mammal. The method further includes choosing from an electronically accessible treatment database a neuromodulation treatment regimen for administration to the mammal in response to the information indicative of a physiological characteristic of the mammal. The method also includes electronically initiating an administration of the chosen neuromodulation treatment regimen to a nervous system component of the mammal. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110028799 | Broadcasting a signal indicative of a disease, disorder, or symptom determined in response to contactlessly acquired information - Described embodiments include a system, and a method. A described system includes a sensor device operable to detect a property of a mammal without a direct physical contact with the mammal. The system also includes a patient assessment device operable to evaluate the detected property of the mammal for an indicator of a disease. The system further includes a patient information device including a computer-readable medium, and configured to maintain and to provide access to information corresponding to the indication of the disease. The system further includes a transmitter device operable to broadcast a signal indicative of the disease. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110029038 | Determining a neuromodulation treatment regimen in response to contactlessly acquired information - Described embodiments include a system, an apparatus, and a method. A described system includes a sensor device configured to sense a property of a mammal without physically contacting the mammal. The system also includes a signal generator configured to generate a signal indicative of the sensed property of the mammal. The system further includes a treatment decision device configured to determine in response to the signal indicative of the sensed property of the mammal a neuromodulation treatment regimen for administration to a nervous system component of the mammal. The system also includes a computer-readable medium configured to maintain and to provide access to information corresponding to the determined neuromodulation treatment regimen. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110029044 | Stimulating a nervous system component of a mammal in response to contactlessly acquired information - Described embodiments include a system, an apparatus, and a method. A described system includes a sensor device configured to sense a property of a mammal without physically contacting the mammal. The system also includes a signal generator configured to generate a signal indicative of the sensed property of the mammal. The system further describes a neuromodulation device configured to output a stimulus operable to modulate a nervous system component of the mammal in response to the signal indicative of the sensed property of the mammal. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110029170 | System for selective vehicle operation modes - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable selective control of an operational mode for a vehicle that is subject to an administrative standard. In some instances a qualified person or entity may attain a preferred consequential result related to a selected vehicle operation mode that may involve a vehicle operation paradigm and/or a vehicle travel route and/or a vehicle travel destination. In some embodiments, implementation of the selected vehicle operation mode may modify a conformity status of the vehicle relative to the administrative standard. Various accessible records may be maintained regarding administrative compliance states and their respective benefits, as well as regarding certification of preferable consequential results available to qualified recipients based on a correlated vehicle operational mode. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110029171 | Selective control system for vehicle operating parameters - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable selective control of an operational mode for a vehicle that is subject to an administrative standard. In some instances a qualified person or entity may attain a preferred consequential result related to a selected vehicle operation mode that may involve a vehicle operation paradigm and/or a vehicle travel route and/or a vehicle travel destination. In some embodiments, implementation of the selected vehicle operation mode may modify a conformity status of the vehicle relative to the administrative standard. Various accessible records may be maintained regarding administrative compliance states and their respective benefits, as well as regarding certification of preferable consequential results available to qualified recipients based on a correlated vehicle operational mode. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110029173 | Hybrid vehicle qualification for preferential result - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable selective control of an operational mode for a vehicle that may be subject to an administrative standard. In some instances a qualified person or entity may attain a possible consequential result related to a user-selected vehicle operation mode that may involve a vehicle operation paradigm and/or a vehicle travel route and/or a vehicle travel destination. In some embodiments, implementation of the selected vehicle operation mode may modify a conformity status of the vehicle relative to the administrative standard. Various accessible records may be maintained regarding certification of preferable consequential results available to qualified recipients based on a correlated vehicle operational mode. A further aspect may provide correlation between a selective operation mode of an electric/combustion hybrid vehicle during an applicable travel period and a preferred consequential result available to a qualified recipient associated with the hybrid vehicle. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110029181 | Selective control of an optional vehicle mode - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable selective control of an operational mode for a vehicle that is subject to an administrative standard. In some instances a qualified person or entity may attain a preferred consequential result related to a user-selected vehicle operation mode that may involve a vehicle operation paradigm and/or a vehicle travel route and/or a vehicle travel destination. In some embodiments, implementation of the selected vehicle operation mode may modify a conformity status of the vehicle relative to the administrative standard. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110029182 | Vehicle system for varied compliance benefits - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable selective control of an operational mode for a vehicle that is subject to an administrative standard. In some instances a qualified person or entity may attain a possible consequential result related to a user-selected vehicle operation mode that may involve a vehicle operation paradigm and/or a vehicle travel route and/or a vehicle travel destination. In some embodiments, implementation of the selected vehicle operation mode may modify a conformity status of the vehicle relative to the administrative standard. Various accessible records may be maintained regarding administrative compliance states and their respective benefits, as well as regarding certification of preferable consequential results available to qualified recipients based on a correlated vehicle operational mode. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110029187 | Promotional correlation with selective vehicle modes - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable selective control of an operational mode for a vehicle that is subject to an administrative standard. In some instances a qualified person or entity may attain a possible consequential result related to a user-selected vehicle operation mode that may involve a vehicle operation paradigm and/or a vehicle travel route and/or a vehicle travel destination. In some embodiments, implementation of the selected vehicle operation mode may modify a conformity status of the vehicle relative to the administrative standard. Various accessible records may be maintained regarding administrative compliance states and their respective benefits, as well as regarding certification of preferable consequential results available to qualified recipients based on a correlated vehicle operational mode. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110029188 | Remote processing of selected vehicle operating parameters - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable selective control of an operational mode for a vehicle that is subject to an administrative standard. In some instances a qualified person or entity may attain a possible consequential result related to a user-selected vehicle operation mode that may involve a vehicle operation paradigm and/or a vehicle travel route and/or a vehicle travel destination. In some embodiments, implementation of the selected vehicle operation mode may modify a conformity status of the vehicle relative to the administrative standard. Various accessible records may be maintained regarding administrative compliance states and their respective benefits, as well as regarding certification of preferable consequential results available to qualified recipients based on a correlated vehicle operational mode. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110029189 | Promotional correlation with selective vehicle modes - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable selective control of an operational mode for a vehicle that is subject to an administrative standard. In some instances a qualified person or entity may attain a possible consequential result related to a user-selected vehicle operation mode that may involve a vehicle operation paradigm and/or a vehicle travel route and/or a vehicle travel destination. In some embodiments, implementation of the selected vehicle operation mode may modify a conformity status of the vehicle relative to the administrative standard. Various accessible records may be maintained regarding administrative compliance states and their respective benefits, as well as regarding certification of preferable consequential results available to qualified recipients based on a correlated vehicle operational mode. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110029190 | Remote processing of selected vehicle operating parameters - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable selective control of an operational mode for a vehicle that is subject to an administrative standard. In some instances a qualified person or entity may attain a possible consequential result related to a user-selected vehicle operation mode that may involve a vehicle operation paradigm and/or a vehicle travel route and/or a vehicle travel destination. In some embodiments, implementation of the selected vehicle operation mode may modify a conformity status of the vehicle relative to the administrative standard. Various accessible records may be maintained regarding administrative compliance states and their respective benefits, as well as regarding certification of preferable consequential results available to qualified recipients based on a correlated vehicle operational mode. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110029192 | Selective implementation of an optional vehicle mode - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable selective control of an operational mode for a vehicle that is subject to an administrative standard. In some instances a qualified person or entity may attain a preferred consequential result related to a selected vehicle operation mode that may involve a vehicle operation paradigm and/or a vehicle travel route and/or a vehicle travel destination. In some embodiments, implementation of the selected vehicle operation mode may modify a conformity status of the vehicle relative to the administrative standard. Various accessible records may be maintained regarding administrative compliance states and their respective benefits, as well as regarding certification of preferable consequential results available to qualified recipients based on a correlated vehicle operational mode. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110029255 | Drinking vessels and related systems and methods - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to systems configured to determine an amount of alcohol in an alcohol-containing liquid discharged from a drinking vessel or an amount of the alcohol-containing liquid discharged from the drinking vessel, drinking vessels configured to measure alcohol content or other property of an alcohol-containing liquid held therein, other related components such as mat devices that facilitate determining the amount, and related methods. The systems, drinking vessels, and methods disclosed herein facilitate determination of an amount of alcohol in an alcohol-containing liquid discharged from a drinking vessel or an amount of alcohol-containing liquid discharged from the drinking vessel, which may be indicative of an amount of alcohol consumed by a drinker. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110029356 | Selective control of an optional vehicle mode - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable selective control of an operational mode for a vehicle that is subject to an administrative standard. In some instances a qualified person or entity may attain a preferred consequential result related to a user-selected vehicle operation mode that may involve a vehicle operation paradigm and/or a vehicle travel route and/or a vehicle travel destination. In some embodiments, implementation of the selected vehicle operation mode may modify a conformity status of the vehicle relative to the administrative standard. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110029357 | Promotional correlation with selective vehicle modes - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable selective control of an operational mode for a vehicle that is subject to an administrative standard. In some instances a qualified person or entity may attain a possible consequential result related to a user-selected vehicle operation mode that may involve a vehicle operation paradigm and/or a vehicle travel route and/or a vehicle travel destination. In some embodiments, implementation of the selected vehicle operation mode may modify a conformity status of the vehicle relative to the administrative standard. Various accessible records may be maintained regarding administrative compliance states and their respective benefits, as well as regarding certification of preferable consequential results available to qualified recipients based on a correlated vehicle operational mode. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110029358 | Promotional incentives based on hybrid vehicle qualification - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable selective control of an operational mode for a vehicle that may be subject to an administrative standard. In some instances a qualified person or entity may attain a possible consequential result related to a user-selected vehicle operation mode that may involve a vehicle operation paradigm and/or a vehicle travel route and/or a vehicle travel destination. In some embodiments, implementation of the selected vehicle operation mode may modify a conformity status of the vehicle relative to the administrative standard. Various accessible records may be maintained regarding certification of preferable consequential results available to qualified recipients based on a correlated vehicle operational mode. A further aspect may provide correlation between a selective operation mode of an electric/combustion hybrid vehicle during an applicable travel period and a preferred consequential result available to a qualified recipient associated with the hybrid vehicle. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110034908 | Device for actively removing a target component from blood or lymph of a vertebrate subject - Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein for modulating the levels of one or more target components in the blood and/or lymph of a vertebrate subject for treatment of a disease or condition in the vertebrate subject. An implantable device is provided which includes a body defining at least one lumen configured for fluid flow; at least one first reservoir in communication with at least one lumen; one or more energy sources configured to provide energy to elicit one or more signal responses associated with one or more labels that bind to one or more target components in one or more of blood fluid or lymph fluid of the vertebrate subject; one or more sensors configured to detect the one or more signal responses associated with one or more labeled target components; and one or more reactive components in communication with the at least one lumen for release responsive to the one or more sensors. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110035231 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting an indication of at least one attribute of an individual; accepting sensor data about the individual; and presenting a set of health care options at least partially based on the accepting an indication of at least one attribute of the individual and the accepting sensor data about the individual. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110051876 | Nuclear fission reactor, a vented nuclear fission fuel module, methods therefor and a vented nuclear fission fuel module system - Illustrative embodiments provide a nuclear fission reactor, a vented nuclear fission fuel module, methods therefor and a vented nuclear fission fuel module system. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110051877 | Nuclear fission reactor, a vented nuclear fission fuel module, methods therefor and a vented nuclear fission fuel module system - Illustrative embodiments provide a nuclear fission reactor, a vented nuclear fission fuel module, methods therefor and a vented nuclear fission fuel module system. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110051881 | Nuclear fission reactor, vented nuclear fission fuel module, methods therefor and a vented nuclear fission fuel module system - Illustrative embodiments provide a nuclear fission reactor, a vented nuclear fission fuel module, methods therefor and a vented nuclear fission fuel module system. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110053173 | Game with detection capability - Methods and systems are described herein relating to game systems. In one aspect, a game system includes: at least one game component configured for use in a game system by an individual player; at least one sensor system operably connected to the at least one game component and configured to detect one or more analyte, the at least one sensor system including a signal transmitter; at least one signal detector configured to detect a signal transmitted from the at least one sensor system; and at least one principal game unit operably connected to the at least one signal detector, the at least one principal game unit including at least one signal transmitter configured to transmit a signal responsive to the at least one signal detector. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110054866 | Personalized plan development - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: receiving a request for a personalized plan designed to facilitate an end user to achieve one or more target outcomes when one or more emulatable aspects indicated by the personalized plan are emulated, the request identifying at least a source user; acquiring source user data indicating a plurality of reported aspects associated with at least the source user in response to receiving the request; and developing the personalized plan by at least determining which of the plurality of reported aspects associated with the source user are relevant to the achievement of the one or more target outcomes. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110054867 | Detecting deviation from compliant execution of a template - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: detecting deviation from a compliant execution of a template by an end user, the template designed to facilitate the end user to achieve one or more target outcomes when one or more emulatable aspects included in the template are emulated, the one or more emulatable aspects being based on one or more relevant reported aspects of one or more source users that are relevant to achieving the one or more target outcomes; and executing one or more actions in response to the detecting of the deviation In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110054939 | Personalized plan development - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: receiving a request for a personalized plan designed to facilitate an end user to achieve one or more target outcomes when one or more emulatable aspects indicated by the personalized plan are emulated, the request identifying at least a source user; acquiring source user data indicating a plurality of reported aspects associated with at least the source user in response to receiving the request; and developing the personalized plan by at least determining which of the plurality of reported aspects associated with the source user are relevant to the achievement of the one or more target outcomes. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110054940 | Template modification based on deviation from compliant execution of the template - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: determining whether a plurality of end users deviated from compliantly executing a template designed to facilitate the plurality of end users in achieving one or more target outcomes when one or more emulatable aspects included in the template are emulated by the plurality of end users, the one or more emulatable aspects being based on one or more relevant reported aspects of one or more source users that were deemed to have been relevant to achieving the one or more target outcomes; and modifying the template based, at least in part, on determining that the plurality of end users deviated from compliantly executing the template In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110054941 | Template development based on reported aspects of a plurality of source users - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: providing a plurality of relevant reported aspects associated with a plurality of source users that are relevant to achieving one or more target outcomes, the providing of the plurality of relevant reported aspects being based, at least in part, on relevancy of the plurality of relevant reported aspects with respect to the one or more target outcomes; and developing a template designed to facilitate one or more end users to achieve the one or more target outcomes when one or more emulatable aspects included in the template are emulated, the development of the template being based, at least in part, on the providing of the plurality of relevant reported aspects associated with the plurality of source users In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110055094 | Personalized plan development based on outcome identification - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: receiving a request for one or more personalized plans designed to facilitate an end user to achieve one or more target outcomes when one or more emulatable aspects indicated by the one or more personalized plans are emulated, the request identifying the one or more target outcomes; seeking one or more reported aspects that are relevant to achieving the one or more target outcomes in response to receiving the request; and developing the one or more personalized plans based, at least in part, on the seeking. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110055095 | Personalized plan development based on outcome identification - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: receiving a request for one or more personalized plans designed to facilitate an end user to achieve one or more target outcomes when one or more emulatable aspects indicated by the one or more personalized plans are emulated, the request identifying the one or more target outcomes; seeking one or more reported aspects that are relevant to achieving the one or more target outcomes in response to receiving the request; and developing the one or more personalized plans based, at least in part, on the seeking. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110055096 | Personalized plan development based on identification of one or more relevant reported aspects - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: identifying one or more relevant reported aspects associated with one or more source users that are relevant to achieving one or more target outcomes, the identifying of the one or more relevant reported aspects being based, at least in part, on the one or more relevant reported aspects' relevancy with respect to the one or more target outcomes; and developing one or more personalized plans designed to facilitate an end user to achieve the one or more target outcomes when one or more emulatable aspects indicated by the one or more personalized plans are emulated, the development of the one or more personalized plans being based, at least in part, on the identifying In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110055097 | Template development based on sensor originated reported aspects - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: providing one or more reported aspects associated with one or more source users that were originally reported by one or more sensors; and developing one or more templates designed to facilitate one or more end users to achieve one or more target outcomes when one or more emulatable aspects indicated by the one or more templates are emulated, the development of the one or more templates being based at least on a portion of the one or more reported aspects In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110055105 | Personalized plan development based on identification of one or more relevant reported aspects - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: identifying one or more relevant reported aspects associated with one or more source users that are relevant to achieving one or more target outcomes, the identifying of the one or more relevant reported aspects being based, at least in part, on the one or more relevant reported aspects' relevancy with respect to the one or more target outcomes; and developing one or more personalized plans designed to facilitate an end user to achieve the one or more target outcomes when one or more emulatable aspects indicated by the one or more personalized plans are emulated, the development of the one or more personalized plans being based, at least in part, on the identifying In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110055124 | Development of personalized plans based on acquisition of relevant reported aspects - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: acquiring one or more relevant reported aspects associated with one or more source users that are relevant to achieving one or more target outcomes, the acquisition of the one or more relevant reported aspects being based, at least in part, on relevancy of the one or more relevant reported aspects with respect to the achievement of the one or more target outcomes; and developing one or more personalized plans designed to facilitate an end user to achieve the one or more target outcomes when one or more emulatable aspects indicated by the one or more personalized plans are emulated, the development of the one or more personalized plans being based, at least in part, on the acquiring In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110055125 | Template development based on sensor originated reported aspects - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: providing one or more reported aspects associated with one or more source users that were originally reported by one or more sensors; and developing one or more templates designed to facilitate one or more end users to achieve one or more target outcomes when one or more emulatable aspects indicated by the one or more templates are emulated, the development of the one or more templates being based at least on a portion of the one or more reported aspects In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110055126 | Target outcome based provision of one or more templates - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: receiving one or more requests indicating at least one or more target outcomes of one or more particular templates, the one or more particular templates designed to facilitate one or more end users to achieve the one or more target outcomes when one or more emulatable aspects included in the one or more particular templates are emulated; and providing from a plurality of templates the one or more particular templates, the providing being based at least on the one or more particular templates' association with the one or more target outcomes, the one or more particular templates developed based on one or more reported aspects of one or more source users In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110055142 | Detecting deviation from compliant execution of a template - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: detecting deviation from a compliant execution of a template by an end user, the template designed to facilitate the end user to achieve one or more target outcomes when one or more emulatable aspects included in the template are emulated, the one or more emulatable aspects being based on one or more relevant reported aspects of one or more source users that are relevant to achieving the one or more target outcomes; and executing one or more actions in response to the detecting of the deviation In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110055143 | Template modification based on deviation from compliant execution of the template - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: determining whether a plurality of end users deviated from compliantly executing a template designed to facilitate the plurality of end users in achieving one or more target outcomes when one or more emulatable aspects included in the template are emulated by the plurality of end users, the one or more emulatable aspects being based on one or more relevant reported aspects of one or more source users that were deemed to have been relevant to achieving the one or more target outcomes; and modifying the template based, at least in part, on determining that the plurality of end users deviated from compliantly executing the template In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110055144 | Template development based on reported aspects of a plurality of source users - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: providing a plurality of relevant reported aspects associated with a plurality of source users that are relevant to achieving one or more target outcomes, the providing of the plurality of relevant reported aspects being based, at least in part, on relevancy of the plurality of relevant reported aspects with respect to the one or more target outcomes; and developing a template designed to facilitate one or more end users to achieve the one or more target outcomes when one or more emulatable aspects included in the template are emulated, the development of the template being based, at least in part, on the providing of the plurality of relevant reported aspects associated with the plurality of source users In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110055208 | Personalized plan development based on one or more reported aspects' association with one or more source users - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: providing one or more relevant reported aspects associated with one or more source users that are relevant to achieving one or more target outcomes, the providing of the one or more relevant reported aspects being based, at least in part, on the one or more relevant reported aspects' association with the one or more source users; and developing one or more personalized plans designed to facilitate an end user to achieve the one or more target outcomes when one or more emulatable aspects indicated by the one or more personalized plans are emulated, the development of the one or more personalized plans being based, at least in part, on the providing In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110055225 | Development of personalized plans based on acquisition of relevant reported aspects - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: acquiring one or more relevant reported aspects associated with one or more source users that are relevant to achieving one or more target outcomes, the acquisition of the one or more relevant reported aspects being based, at least in part, on relevancy of the one or more relevant reported aspects with respect to the achievement of the one or more target outcomes; and developing one or more personalized plans designed to facilitate an end user to achieve the one or more target outcomes when one or more emulatable aspects indicated by the one or more personalized plans are emulated, the development of the one or more personalized plans being based, at least in part, on the acquiring In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110055262 | Personalized plan development based on one or more reported aspects' association with one or more source users - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: providing one or more relevant reported aspects associated with one or more source users that are relevant to achieving one or more target outcomes, the providing of the one or more relevant reported aspects being based, at least in part, on the one or more relevant reported aspects' association with the one or more source users; and developing one or more personalized plans designed to facilitate an end user to achieve the one or more target outcomes when one or more emulatable aspects indicated by the one or more personalized plans are emulated, the development of the one or more personalized plans being based, at least in part, on the providing In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110055265 | Target outcome based provision of one or more templates - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: receiving one or more requests indicating at least one or more target outcomes of one or more particular templates, the one or more particular templates designed to facilitate one or more end users to achieve the one or more target outcomes when one or more emulatable aspects included in the one or more particular templates are emulated; and providing from a plurality of templates the one or more particular templates, the providing being based at least on the one or more particular templates' association with the one or more target outcomes, the one or more particular templates developed based on one or more reported aspects of one or more source users In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110055269 | Identification and provision of reported aspects that are relevant with respect to achievement of target outcomes - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: identifying, in response to reception of one or more solicitations, one or more relevant reported aspects associated with one or more source users that are relevant to achieving one or more target outcomes, the identification of the one or more relevant reported aspects being based, at least in part, on relevancy of the one or more relevant reported aspects with respect to achieving the one or more target outcomes; and providing the one or more relevant reported aspects. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110055270 | Identification and provision of reported aspects that are relevant with respect to achievement of target outcomes - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: identifying, in response to reception of one or more solicitations, one or more relevant reported aspects associated with one or more source users that are relevant to achieving one or more target outcomes, the identification of the one or more relevant reported aspects being based, at least in part, on relevancy of the one or more relevant reported aspects with respect to achieving the one or more target outcomes; and providing the one or more relevant reported aspects. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110055705 | Source user based provision of one or more templates - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: receiving one or more requests for one or more particular templates that are associated with one or more source users, the one or more particular templates designed to facilitate one or more end users to achieve one or more target outcomes when one or more emulatable aspects included in the one or more particular templates are emulated; and providing from a plurality of templates the one or more particular templates, the providing being based at least on the association of the one or more particular templates with the one or more source users, the one or more particular templates developed based on one or more reported aspects associated with the one or more source users In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110055717 | Source user based provision of one or more templates - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: receiving one or more requests for one or more particular templates that are associated with one or more source users, the one or more particular templates designed to facilitate one or more end users to achieve one or more target outcomes when one or more emulatable aspects included in the one or more particular templates are emulated; and providing from a plurality of templates the one or more particular templates, the providing being based at least on the association of the one or more particular templates with the one or more source users, the one or more particular templates developed based on one or more reported aspects associated with the one or more source users In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110057749 | Surface state gain - A gain medium may be arranged to provide energy to a surface state. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110058638 | Nuclear fission reactor, a vented nuclear fission fuel module, methods therefor and a vented nuclear fission fuel module system - Illustrative embodiments provide a nuclear fission reactor, a vented nuclear fission fuel module, methods therefor and a vented nuclear fission fuel module system. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110067216 | Method of retrofitting an engine - A converter converts mechanical energy of a piston to and from electrical energy during each piston cycle. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110070153 | Artificial cells - The present disclosure relates to various embodiments associated with artificial cells, particularly artificial antigen presenting cells, methods of making the same, methods of administering the same, computer systems relating thereto, computer-implemented methods relating thereto, and associated computer program products. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110070154 | Artificial cells - The present disclosure relates to various embodiments associated with artificial cells, particularly artificial antigen presenting cells, methods of making the same, methods of administering the same, computer systems relating thereto, computer-implemented methods relating thereto, and associated computer program products. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110077805 | Selective implementation of an optional vehicle mode - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable selective control of an operational mode for a vehicle that is subject to an administrative standard. In some instances a qualified person or entity may attain a preferred consequential result related to a selected vehicle operation mode that may involve a vehicle operation paradigm and/or a vehicle travel route and/or a vehicle travel destination. In some embodiments, implementation of the selected vehicle operation mode may modify a conformity status of the vehicle relative to the administrative standard. Various accessible records may be maintained regarding administrative compliance states and their respective benefits, as well as regarding certification of preferable consequential results available to qualified recipients based on a correlated vehicle operational mode. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110077806 | Selective implementation of an optional vehicle mode - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable selective control of an operational mode for a vehicle that is subject to an administrative standard. In some instances a qualified person or entity may attain a preferred consequential result related to a selected vehicle operation mode that may involve a vehicle operation paradigm and/or a vehicle travel route and/or a vehicle travel destination. In some embodiments, implementation of the selected vehicle operation mode may modify a conformity status of the vehicle relative to the administrative standard. Various accessible records may be maintained regarding administrative compliance states and their respective benefits, as well as regarding certification of preferable consequential results available to qualified recipients based on a correlated vehicle operational mode. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110077807 | Vehicle system for varied compliance benefits - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable selective control of an operational mode for a vehicle that is subject to an administrative standard. In some instances a qualified person or entity may attain a possible consequential result related to a user-selected vehicle operation mode that may involve a vehicle operation paradigm and/or a vehicle travel route and/or a vehicle travel destination. In some embodiments, implementation of the selected vehicle operation mode may modify a conformity status of the vehicle relative to the administrative standard. Various accessible records may be maintained regarding administrative compliance states and their respective benefits, as well as regarding certification of preferable consequential results available to qualified recipients based on a correlated vehicle operational mode. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110077808 | Vehicle system for varied compliance benefits - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable selective control of an operational mode for a vehicle that is subject to an administrative standard. In some instances a qualified person or entity may attain a possible consequential result related to a user-selected vehicle operation mode that may involve a vehicle operation paradigm and/or a vehicle travel route and/or a vehicle travel destination. In some embodiments, implementation of the selected vehicle operation mode may modify a conformity status of the vehicle relative to the administrative standard. Various accessible records may be maintained regarding administrative compliance states and their respective benefits, as well as regarding certification of preferable consequential results available to qualified recipients based on a correlated vehicle operational mode. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110082412 | Device for actively removing a target component from blood or lymph of a vertebrate subject - Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein for modulating the levels of one or more target components in the blood and/or lymph of a vertebrate subject for treatment of a disease or condition in the vertebrate subject. An implantable device is provided which includes a body defining at least one lumen configured for fluid flow; at least one first reservoir in communication with at least one lumen; one or more energy sources configured to provide energy to elicit one or more signal responses associated with one or more labels that bind to one or more target components in one or more of blood fluid or lymph fluid of the vertebrate subject; one or more sensors configured to detect the one or more signal responses associated with one or more labeled target components; and one or more reactive components in communication with the at least one lumen for release responsive to the one or more sensors. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110087399 | Promotional correlation with selective vehicle modes - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable selective control of an operational mode for a vehicle that is subject to an administrative standard. In some instances a qualified person or entity may attain a possible consequential result related to a user-selected vehicle operation mode that may involve a vehicle operation paradigm and/or a vehicle travel route and/or a vehicle travel destination. In some embodiments, implementation of the selected vehicle operation mode may modify a conformity status of the vehicle relative to the administrative standard. Various accessible records may be maintained regarding administrative compliance states and their respective benefits, as well as regarding certification of preferable consequential results available to qualified recipients based on a correlated vehicle operational mode. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110092961 | Artificial cells - The present disclosure relates to various embodiments associated with artificial cells, particularly artificial antigen presenting cells, methods of making the same, methods of administering the same, computer systems relating thereto, computer-implemented methods relating thereto, and associated computer program products. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110100014 | Hybrid propulsive engine including at least one independently rotatable propeller/fan - One aspect relates to a hybrid propulsive technique comprising providing at least some first thrust associated with a flow of a working fluid through at least a portion of an at least one axial flow jet engine. The hybrid propulsive technique comprises extracting energy from the working fluid that is at least partially converted into electrical power, and converting at least a portion of the electrical power to torque. The hybrid propulsive technique further comprises rotating an at least one independently rotatable propeller/fan of at least one rotatable propeller/fan assembly at least partially responsive to the converting the at least a portion of the electrical power to torque, wherein the rotating of the at least one independently rotatable propeller/fan of the at least one rotatable propeller/fan assembly is arranged to produce at least some second thrust. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110101989 | Systems and methods for testing the standoff capability of an overhead power transmission line - An overhead power transmission line system includes detector circuitry to detect a flashover event on a power line conductor in response to test over voltage excitations applied to the power line conductor applied. Processing circuitry establishes an operational voltage level for the power line conductor taking into account the lowest applied test over voltage excitation that causes a flashover event. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110104831 | Deletable nanotube circuit - Carbon nanotube template arrays may be edited to form connections between proximate nanotubes and/or to delete undesired nanotubes or nanotube junctions. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110106354 | Awarding standings to a vehicle based upon one or more fuel utilization characteristics - A method may include, but is not limited to, querying a vehicle for a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization in comparison to electricity utilization for the vehicle. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110106591 | Awarding standings to a vehicle based upon one or more fuel utilization characteristics - A method may include, but is not limited to, receiving at least one of a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or a status indicative of electricity utilization for a hybrid vehicle and conveying a standing, the standing based upon the at least one of the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or the status indicative of electricity utilization for the vehicle. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110110477 | Systems and methods for controlling reactivity in a nuclear fission reactor - Illustrative embodiments provide a reactivity control assembly for a nuclear fission reactor, a reactivity control system for a nuclear fission reactor having a fast neutron spectrum, a nuclear fission traveling wave reactor having a fast neutron spectrum, a method of controlling reactivity in a nuclear fission reactor having a fast neutron spectrum, methods of operating a nuclear fission traveling wave reactor having a fast neutron spectrum, a system for controlling reactivity in a nuclear fission reactor having a fast neutron spectrum, a method of determining an application of a controllably movable rod, a system for determining an application of a controllably movable rod, and a computer program product for determining an application of a controllably movable rod. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110110478 | Systems and methods for controlling reactivity in a nuclear fission reactor - Illustrative embodiments provide a reactivity control assembly for a nuclear fission reactor, a reactivity control system for a nuclear fission reactor having a fast neutron spectrum, a nuclear fission traveling wave reactor having a fast neutron spectrum, a method of controlling reactivity in a nuclear fission reactor having a fast neutron spectrum, methods of operating a nuclear fission traveling wave reactor having a fast neutron spectrum, a system for controlling reactivity in a nuclear fission reactor having a fast neutron spectrum, a method of determining an application of a controllably movable rod, a system for determining an application of a controllably movable rod, and a computer program product for determining an application of a controllably movable rod. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110110479 | Systems and methods for controlling reactivity in a nuclear fission reactor - Illustrative embodiments provide a reactivity control assembly for a nuclear fission reactor, a reactivity control system for a nuclear fission reactor having a fast neutron spectrum, a nuclear fission traveling wave reactor having a fast neutron spectrum, a method of controlling reactivity in a nuclear fission reactor having a fast neutron spectrum, methods of operating a nuclear fission traveling wave reactor having a fast neutron spectrum, a system for controlling reactivity in a nuclear fission reactor having a fast neutron spectrum, a method of determining an application of a controllably movable rod, a system for determining an application of a controllably movable rod, and a computer program product for determining an application of a controllably movable rod. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110110480 | Methods and systems for migrating fuel assemblies in a nuclear fission reactor - Illustrative embodiments provide methods and systems for migrating fuel assemblies in a nuclear fission reactor, methods of operating a nuclear fission traveling wave reactor, methods of controlling a nuclear fission traveling wave reactor, systems for controlling a nuclear fission traveling wave reactor, computer software program products for controlling a nuclear fission traveling wave reactor, and nuclear fission traveling wave reactors with systems for migrating fuel assemblies. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110110481 | Methods and systems for migrating fuel assemblies in a nuclear fission reactor - Illustrative embodiments provide methods and systems for migrating fuel assemblies in a nuclear fission reactor, methods of operating a nuclear fission traveling wave reactor, methods of controlling a nuclear fission traveling wave reactor, systems for controlling a nuclear fission traveling wave reactor, computer software program products for controlling a nuclear fission traveling wave reactor, and nuclear fission traveling wave reactors with systems for migrating fuel assemblies. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110110482 | Methods and systems for migrating fuel assemblies in a nuclear fission reactor - Illustrative embodiments provide methods and systems for migrating fuel assemblies in a nuclear fission reactor, methods of operating a nuclear fission traveling wave reactor, methods of controlling a nuclear fission traveling wave reactor, systems for controlling a nuclear fission traveling wave reactor, computer software program products for controlling a nuclear fission traveling wave reactor, and nuclear fission traveling wave reactors with systems for migrating fuel assemblies. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110110483 | Methods and systems for migrating fuel assemblies in a nuclear fission reactor - Illustrative embodiments provide methods and systems for migrating fuel assemblies in a nuclear fission reactor, methods of operating a nuclear fission traveling wave reactor, methods of controlling a nuclear fission traveling wave reactor, systems for controlling a nuclear fission traveling wave reactor, computer software program products for controlling a nuclear fission traveling wave reactor, and nuclear fission traveling wave reactors with systems for migrating fuel assemblies. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110110484 | Standing wave nuclear fission reactor and methods - Disclosed embodiments include nuclear fission reactor cores, nuclear fission reactors, methods of operating a nuclear fission reactor, and methods of managing excess reactivity in a nuclear fission reactor. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110110815 | Sterilization of consumable composition dispensers - Methods and systems for programmed dispensation of consumable compositions are provided. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110117150 | Device, system, and method for targeted delivery of anti-inflammatory medicaments to a mammalian subject - A device, a system, or a method is described for treating a disease or condition of one or more joints of articulating bone in a mammalian subject. A device is described which includes one or more substrates configured to contact one or more body contours at one or more joints of articulating bone of a mammalian subject; and an applicator supported by the one or more substrates and configured to inject one or more medicaments to one or more joint tissues of the mammalian subject. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110117151 | Device,system, and method for targeted delivery of anti-inflammatory medicaments to a mammalian subject - A device, a system, or a method is described for treating a disease or a condition of one or more joints of articulating bone in a mammalian subject. The device provides one or more medicaments to one or more joints of the mammalian subject. A device is described that includes one or more substrates configured to contact one or more body contours in proximity to one or more joints of articulating bone of a mammalian subject; one or more sensors configured to monitor movement of the one or more body contours; and one or more applicators supported by the one or more substrates and configured to respond to the movement of the one or more body contours by injecting one or more medicaments to the one or more joint tissues of the mammalian subject. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110118560 | Device, system, and method for targeted delivery of anti-inflammatory medicaments to a mammalian subject - A device, a system, or a method is described for treating a disease or a condition of one or more joints of articulating bone in a mammalian subject. The device provides one or more medicaments to one or more joints of the mammalian subject. A device is described that includes an enclosure including one or more sensors, a controller, and one or more applicators configured to surround one or more joints of articulating bone of a mammalian subject, wherein the one or more sensors are configured to detect one or more physiological conditions of the one or more joints of the mammalian subject, and the controller, configured to communicate with the one or more sensors, is configured to activate the one or more applicators, and wherein the one or more applicators are configured to inject one or more medicaments to one or more joint tissues of the mammalian subject. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110118652 | Device,system, and method for targeted delivery of anti-inflammatory medicaments to a mammalian subject - A device, a system, or a method is described for treating a disease or a condition of one or more joints of articulating bone in a mammalian subject. The device provides one or more medicaments to one or more joints of the mammalian subject. A device is described that includes one or more substrates configured to contact one or more body contours in proximity to one or more joints of articulating bone of a mammalian subject; one or more sensors configured to detect one or more physiological conditions of the one or more joints; and one or more microjet applicators supported by the one or more substrates and configured to respond to the one or more sensors by injecting one or more medicaments to the one or more joint tissues of the mammalian subject. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110118653 | Device, system, and method for targeted delivery of anti-inflammatory medicaments to a mammalian subject - A device, a system, or a method is described for treating a disease or a condition of one or more joints of articulating bone in a mammalian subject. The device provides one or more medicaments to one or more joints of the mammalian subject. A device is described that includes an enclosure including one or more sensors, a controller, and one or more applicators configured to surround one or more joints of articulating bone of a mammalian subject, wherein the one or more sensors are configured to detect one or more physiological conditions of the one or more joints of the mammalian subject, and the controller, configured to communicate with the one or more sensors, is configured to activate the one or more applicators, and wherein the one or more applicators are configured to inject one or more medicaments to one or more joint tissues of the mammalian subject. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110118656 | Device, system, and method for targeted delivery of anti-inflammatory medicaments to a mammalian subject - A device, a system, or a method is described for treating a disease or a condition of one or more joints of articulating bone in a mammalian subject. The device provides one or more medicaments to one or more joints of the mammalian subject. A device is described that includes one or more sheaths configured to contact one or more body contours in proximity to one or more joints of articulating bone of a mammalian subject; one or more sensors configured to detect one or more physiological conditions of the one or more joints; and one or more applicators supported by the one or more sheaths and configured to respond to the one or more sensors by injecting one or more medicaments to the one or more joint tissues of the mammalian subject. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110118695 | Device, system, and method for targeted delivery of anti-inflammatory medicaments to a mammalian subject - A device, a system, or a method is described for treating a disease or a condition of one or more joints of articulating bone in a mammalian subject. The device provides one or more medicaments to one or more joints of the mammalian subject. A device is described that includes one or more substrates configured to contact one or more body contours in proximity to one or more joints of articulating bone of a mammalian subject; one or more sensors configured to monitor movement of the one or more body contours; and one or more applicators supported by the one or more substrates and configured to respond to the movement of the one or more body contours by injecting one or more medicaments to the one or more joint tissues of the mammalian subject. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110118696 | Device, system, and method for targeted delivery of anti-inflammatory medicaments to a mammalian subject - A device, a system, or a method is described for treating a disease or condition of one or more joints of articulating bone in a mammalian subject. A device is described which includes one or more substrates configured to contact one or more body contours at one or more joints of articulating bone of a mammalian subject; and an applicator supported by the one or more substrates and configured to inject one or more medicaments to one or more joint tissues of the mammalian subject. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110118697 | Device, system, and method for targeted delivery of anti-inflammatory medicaments to a mammalian subject - A device, a system, or a method is described for treating a disease or a condition of one or more joints of articulating bone in a mammalian subject. The device provides one or more medicaments to one or more joints of the mammalian subject. A device is described that includes one or more substrates configured to contact one or more body contours in proximity to one or more joints of articulating bone of a mammalian subject; one or more sensors configured to detect one or more physiological conditions of the one or more joints; and one or more microjet applicators supported by the one or more substrates and configured to respond to the one or more sensors by injecting one or more medicaments to the one or more joint tissues of the mammalian subject. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110118698 | Device, system, and method for targeted delivery of anti-inflammatory medicaments to a mammalian subject - A device, a system, or a method is described for treating a disease or a condition of one or more joints of articulating bone in a mammalian subject. The device provides one or more medicaments to one or more joints of the mammalian subject. A device is described that includes one or more sheaths configured to contact one or more body contours in proximity to one or more joints of articulating bone of a mammalian subject; one or more sensors configured to detect one or more physiological conditions of the one or more joints; and one or more applicators supported by the one or more sheaths and configured to respond to the one or more sensors by injecting one or more medicaments to the one or more joint tissues of the mammalian subject. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110125659 | System and method for output of assessment of physical entity attribute effects on physical environments through in part social networking service input - A method includes, but is not limited to: obtaining assessment information for at least one of one or more physical entities, the assessment information based at least in part upon status information about one or more physical attributes associated with the one or more physical entities, the one or more physical attributes each being perceived by one or more humans as being capable of having one or more effects upon one or more physical environments, and the assessment information based at least in part upon input information from at least one of the one or more humans through at least in part one or more social networking services, the input information associated with at least one of the one or more physical attributes, and outputting output information based at least in part upon one or more elements of the assessment information. In addition to the foregoing, other related system/system aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110125660 | System and method for assessment of physical entity attribute effects on physical environments through in part social networking service input - A method includes, but is not limited to: obtaining status information about one or more physical attributes associated with one or more physical entities, the one or more physical attributes each being perceived by one or more humans as being capable of having one or more effects upon one or more physical environments, obtaining input information from at least one of the one or more humans through at least in part one or more social networking services, the input information associated with at least one of the one or more physical attributes, and determining assessment information for at least one of the one or more physical entities based at least in part upon the status information and based at least in part upon the input information. In addition to the foregoing, other related system/system aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110125688 | System and method for output of assessment of physical entity attribute effects on physical environments through in part social networking service input - A system includes, but is not limited to: one or more obtaining assessment information modules configured for obtaining assessment information for at least one of one or more physical entities, the assessment information based at least in part upon status information about one or more physical attributes associated with the one or more physical entities, the one or more physical attributes each being perceived by one or more humans as being capable of having one or more effects upon one or more physical environments, and the assessment information based at least in part upon input information from at least one of the one or more humans through at least in part one or more social networking services, the input information associated with at least one of the one or more physical attributes, and one or more output information modules configured for outputting output information based at least in part upon one or more elements of the assessment information. In addition to the foregoing, other related system/system aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110125689 | System and method for physical attribute status comparison of physical entities including physical entities associated with a social network and selected based on location information - A method includes, but is not limited to: selecting, through use of at least in part at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter, one or more first physical entities based at least in part upon location information, the selecting the one or more first physical entities for comparing the one or more first physical entities with one or more second physical entities, each of the one or more first physical entities associated with an electronic based social networking service, obtaining, through use of at least in part at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter, status information about one or more physical attributes for each of the one or more first physical entities and for each of the one or more second physical entities, the one or more physical attributes each being perceived by one or more humans as being capable of having one or more effects upon one or more physical environments, and determining, through use of at least in part at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter, assessment information by at least in part comparing the one or more first physical entities with the one or more second physical entities based at least in part upon the status information about the one or more physical attributes for each of the one or more first physical entities and for each of the one or more second physical entities. In addition to the foregoing, other related method/system aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110125690 | System and method for output of physical entity comparison associated with a social network and selected based on location information - A method includes, but is not limited to: obtaining assessment information being performed at least in part by at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter, the assessment information based at least in part on a comparing being performed at least in part by at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter, the comparing being between one or more first physical entities and one or more second physical entities based at least in part on status information about one or more physical attributes for each of the one or more first physical entities and for each of the one or more second physical entities, the one or more first physical entities being selected for the comparing at least in part by at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter based at least in part on location information, each of the one or more first physical entities being associated with an electronic based social networking service, the one or more physical attributes each being perceived by one or more humans as being capable of having one or more effects upon one or more physical environments, and outputting output information at least in part by at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter based at least in part upon one or more elements of the assessment information. In addition to the foregoing, other related system/system aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110125691 | System and method for output of comparison of physical entities of a received selection and associated with a social network - A method includes, but is not limited to: obtaining assessment information being performed at least in part by at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter, the assessment information based at least in part on a comparing being performed at least in part by at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter, the comparing being between one or more first physical entities and one or more second physical entities, the comparing based at least in part on receiving a selection of the one or more first physical entities, the receiving the selection being performed at least in part by at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter, the selection being based at least in part on each of the one or more first physical entities being associated with an electronic based social networking service, the comparing being based at least in part upon status information about one or more physical attributes for each of the one or more first physical entities and for each of the one or more second physical entities, the one or more physical attributes each being perceived by one or more humans as being capable of having one or more effects upon one or more physical environments, and outputting output information at least in part by at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter based at least in part upon one or more elements of the assessment information. In addition to the foregoing, other related system/system aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110125692 | System and method for physical attribute status comparison of physical entities including physical entities associated with a social network and selected based on location information - A method includes, but is not limited to: selecting, through use of at least in part at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter, one or more first physical entities based at least in part upon location information, the selecting the one or more first physical entities for comparing the one or more first physical entities with one or more second physical entities, each of the one or more first physical entities associated with an electronic based social networking service, obtaining, through use of at least in part at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter, status information about one or more physical attributes for each of the one or more first physical entities and for each of the one or more second physical entities, the one or more physical attributes each being perceived by one or more humans as being capable of having one or more effects upon one or more physical environments, and determining, through use of at least in part at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter, assessment information by at least in part comparing the one or more first physical entities with the one or more second physical entities based at least in part upon the status information about the one or more physical attributes for each of the one or more first physical entities and for each of the one or more second physical entities. In addition to the foregoing, other related method/system aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110125693 | System and method for output of physical entity comparison associated wih a social network and selected based on location information - A method includes, but is not limited to: obtaining assessment information being performed at least in part by at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter, the assessment information based at least in part on a comparing being performed at least in part by at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter, the comparing being between one or more first physical entities and one or more second physical entities based at least in part on status information about one or more physical attributes for each of the one or more first physical entities and for each of the one or more second physical entities, the one or more first physical entities being selected for the comparing at least in part by at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter based at least in part on location information, each of the one or more first physical entities being associated with an electronic based social networking service, the one or more physical attributes each being perceived by one or more humans as being capable of having one or more effects upon one or more physical environments, and outputting output information at least in part by at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter based at least in part upon one or more elements of the assessment information. In addition to the foregoing, other related system/system aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110125840 | System and method for assessment of physical entity attribute effects on physical environments through in part social networking service input - A system includes, but is not limited to: one or more obtaining status modules configured for obtaining status information about one or more physical attributes associated with one or more physical entities, the one or more physical attributes each being perceived by one or more humans as being capable of having one or more effects upon one or more physical environments, one or more obtaining input modules configured for obtaining input information from at least one of the one or more humans through at least in part one or more social networking services, the input information associated with at least one of the one or more physical attributes, and one or more determining assessment modules configured for determining assessment information for at least one of the one or more physical entities based at least in part upon the status information and based at least in part upon the input information. In addition to the foregoing, other related system/system aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110125841 | System and method for comparison of physical entity attribute effects on physical environments through in part social networking service input - A method includes, but is not limited to: obtaining status information about one or more physical attributes associated with one or more first physical entities and one or more second physical entities, the one or more physical attributes each being perceived by one or more humans as being capable of having one or more effects upon one or more physical environments, obtaining input information from at least one of the one or more humans through at least in part one or more social networking services, the input information associated with at least one of the one or more physical attributes, and determining assessment information comparing the one or more first physical entities with the one or more second physical entities based at least in part upon the status information and based at least in part upon the input information. In addition to the foregoing, other related method/system aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110125842 | System and method for comparison of physical entity attribute effects on physical environments through in part social networking service input - A system includes, but is not limited to: one or more obtaining status modules configured for obtaining status information about one or more physical attributes associated with one or more first physical entities and one or more second physical entities, the one or more physical attributes each being perceived by one or more humans as being capable of having one or more effects upon one or more physical environments, one or more obtaining input modules configured for obtaining input information from at least one of the one or more humans through at least in part one or more social networking services, the input information associated with at least one of the one or more physical attributes, and one or more determining assessment modules configured for determining assessment information comparing the one or more first physical entities with the one or more second physical entities based at least in part upon the status information and based at least in part upon the input information. In addition to the foregoing, other related system/system aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110126124 | System and method for receiving selection of physical entities associated with a social network for comparison of physical attribute status - A method includes, but is not limited to: obtaining status information about one or more physical attributes for each of the one or more first physical entities and for each of the one or more second physical entities, the obtaining status information performed at least in part by at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter, the one or more physical attributes each being perceived by one or more humans as being capable of having one or more effects upon one or more physical environments, receiving a selection of one or more first physical entities, the receiving the selection performed at least in part by at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter, the selection being based at least in part on each of the one or more first physical entities being associated with an electronic based social networking service, the selection of the one or more first physical entities for comparing the one or more first physical entities with one or more second physical entities, and determining assessment information by at least in part comparing the one or more first physical entities with the one or more second physical entities based at least in part upon the status information about the one or more physical attributes for each of the one or more first physical entities and for each of the one or more second physical entities, the determining assessment information performed at least in part by at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter. In addition to the foregoing, other related method/system aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110126125 | System and method for receiving selection of physical entities associated with a social network for comparison of physical attribute status - A method includes, but is not limited to: obtaining status information about one or more physical attributes for each of the one or more first physical entities and for each of the one or more second physical entities, the obtaining status information performed at least in part by at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter, the one or more physical attributes each being perceived by one or more humans as being capable of having one or more effects upon one or more physical environments, receiving a selection of one or more first physical entities, the receiving the selection performed at least in part by at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter. In addition to the foregoing, other related method/system aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110127273 | Temperature-stabilized storage systems including storage structures configured for interchangeable storage of modular units - Temperature-stabilized storage systems are described herein. Substantially thermally sealed storage containers include an outer assembly, including one or more sections of ultra efficient insulation material substantially defining at least one thermally sealed storage region, wherein the outer assembly and the one or more sections of ultra efficient insulation material substantially define a single access aperture to the at least one thermally sealed storage region; and an inner assembly within the at least one thermally sealed storage region, including a storage structure configured for receiving and storing at least one heat sink module and at least one stored material module. Systems including at least one substantially thermally sealed storage container and an information system are also described. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110129183 | Plasmon multiplexing - A variety of structures, methods, systems, and configurations can support plasmons for multiplexing. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110137204 | Systems and methods for obtaining analytes from a body - A method may include collecting at least one analyte from within a body, ejecting the collected at least one analyte from the body through at least one dermal layer of the body, and receiving the ejected at least one analyte outside the body. A system may include a means for collecting at least one analyte from within a body, a means for ejecting the collected at least one analyte from the body through at least one dermal layer of the body, and a means for receiving the ejected at least one analyte outside the body. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110143355 | Systems for genome selection - Systems, methods, compositions and apparatus relating to genome selection are disclosed. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110144566 | Systems, devices, and methods including catheters having an actively controllable therapeutic agent delivery component - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively-controllable disinfecting implantable device configured to, for example, treat or prevent an infection in a biological subject. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110148753 | Identifying a characteristic of an individual utilizing facial recognition and providing a display for the individual - A method may include automatically remotely identifying at least one characteristic of an individual via facial recognition; and providing a display for the individual, the display having a content at least partially based on the identified at least one characteristic of the individual. A system may include a facial recognition module configured for automatically remotely identifying at least one characteristic of an individual via facial recognition; and a display module coupled with the facial recognition module, the display module configured for providing a display for the individual, the display having a content at least partially based on the identified at least one characteristic of the individual. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110150167 | Nuclear fission reactor, a vented nuclear fission fuel module, methods therefor and a vented nuclear fission fuel module system - Illustrative embodiments provide a nuclear fission reactor, a vented nuclear fission fuel module, methods therefor and a vented nuclear fission fuel module system. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110150276 | Identifying a characteristic of an individual utilizing facial recognition and providing a display for the individual - A method may include automatically remotely identifying at least one characteristic of an individual via facial recognition; and providing a display for the individual, the display having a content at least partially based on the identified at least one characteristic of the individual. A system may include a facial recognition module configured for automatically remotely identifying at least one characteristic of an individual via facial recognition; and a display module coupled with the facial recognition module, the display module configured for providing a display for the individual, the display having a content at least partially based on the identified at least one characteristic of the individual. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110150294 | Identifying a characteristic of an individual utilizing facial recognition and providing a display for the individual - A method may include automatically remotely identifying at least one characteristic of an individual via facial recognition; and providing a display for the individual, the display having a content at least partially based on the identified at least one characteristic of the individual. A system may include a facial recognition module configured for automatically remotely identifying at least one characteristic of an individual via facial recognition; and a display module coupled with the facial recognition module, the display module configured for providing a display for the individual, the display having a content at least partially based on the identified at least one characteristic of the individual. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110150295 | Identifying a characteristic of an individual utilizing facial recognition and providing a display for the individual - A method may include automatically remotely identifying at least one characteristic of an individual via facial recognition; and providing a display for the individual, the display having a content at least partially based on the identified at least one characteristic of the individual. A system may include a facial recognition module configured for automatically remotely identifying at least one characteristic of an individual via facial recognition; and a display module coupled with the facial recognition module, the display module configured for providing a display for the individual, the display having a content at least partially based on the identified at least one characteristic of the individual. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110150296 | Identifying a characteristic of an individual utilizing facial recognition and providing a display for the individual - A method may include automatically remotely identifying at least one characteristic of an individual via facial recognition; and providing a display for the individual, the display having a content at least partially based on the identified at least one characteristic of the individual. A system may include a facial recognition module configured for automatically remotely identifying at least one characteristic of an individual via facial recognition; and a display module coupled with the facial recognition module, the display module configured for providing a display for the individual, the display having a content at least partially based on the identified at least one characteristic of the individual. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110150297 | Identifying a characteristic of an individual utilizing facial recognition and providing a display for the individual - A method may include automatically remotely identifying at least one characteristic of an individual via facial recognition; and providing a display for the individual, the display having a content at least partially based on the identified at least one characteristic of the individual. A system may include a facial recognition module configured for automatically remotely identifying at least one characteristic of an individual via facial recognition; and a display module coupled with the facial recognition module, the display module configured for providing a display for the individual, the display having a content at least partially based on the identified at least one characteristic of the individual. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110150298 | Identifying a characteristic of an individual utilizing facial recognition and providing a display for the individual - A method may include automatically remotely identifying at least one characteristic of an individual via facial recognition; and providing a display for the individual, the display having a content at least partially based on the identified at least one characteristic of the individual. A system may include a facial recognition module configured for automatically remotely identifying at least one characteristic of an individual via facial recognition; and a display module coupled with the facial recognition module, the display module configured for providing a display for the individual, the display having a content at least partially based on the identified at least one characteristic of the individual. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110150299 | Identifying a characteristic of an individual utilizing facial recognition and providing a display for the individual - A method may include automatically remotely identifying at least one characteristic of an individual via facial recognition; and providing a display for the individual, the display having a content at least partially based on the identified at least one characteristic of the individual. A system may include a facial recognition module configured for automatically remotely identifying at least one characteristic of an individual via facial recognition; and a display module coupled with the facial recognition module, the display module configured for providing a display for the individual, the display having a content at least partially based on the identified at least one characteristic of the individual. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110150472 | Data center with free-space optical communications - A data center for executing a data processing application includes processing units, sub-units or servers. Each of the processing units, sub-units or servers can execute a part or all of the data processing application. The processing units, sub-units or servers are electrical disjoint with respect to data communications, but can communicate with each other over free space optical links. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110150473 | Data center with free-space optical communications - A data center for executing a data processing application includes processing units, sub-units or servers. Each of the processing units, sub-units or servers can execute a part or all of the data processing application. The processing units, sub-units or servers are electrical disjoint with respect to data communications, but can communicate with each other over free space optical links. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110150480 | Data center with free-space optical communications - A data center for executing a data processing application includes processing units, sub-units or servers. Each of the processing units, sub-units or servers can execute a part or all of the data processing application. The processing units, sub-units or servers are electrical disjoint with respect to data communications, but can communicate with each other over free space optical links. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110150486 | Data centerr with free-space optical communications - A data center for executing a data processing application includes processing units, sub-units or servers. Each of the processing units, sub-units or servers can execute a part or all of the data processing application. The processing units, sub-units or servers are electrical disjoint with respect to data communications, but can communicate with each other over free space optical links. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110150489 | Data center with free-space optical communications - A data center for executing a data processing application includes processing units, sub-units or servers. Each of the processing units, sub-units or servers can execute a part or all of the data processing application. The processing units, sub-units or servers are electrical disjoint with respect to data communications, but can communicate with each other over free space optical links. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110150490 | Data center with free-space optical communications - A data center for executing a data processing application includes processing units, sub-units or servers. Each of the processing units, sub-units or servers can execute a part or all of the data processing application. The processing units, sub-units or servers are electrical disjoint with respect to data communications, but can communicate with each other over free space optical links. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110150491 | Data center with free-space optical communications - A data center for executing a data processing application includes processing units, sub-units or servers. Each of the processing units, sub-units or servers can execute a part or all of the data processing application. The processing units, sub-units or servers are electrical disjoint with respect to data communications, but can communicate with each other over free space optical links. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110150492 | Data center with free-space optical communications - A data center for executing a data processing application includes processing units, sub-units or servers. Each of the processing units, sub-units or servers can execute a part or all of the data processing application. The processing units, sub-units or servers are electrical disjoint with respect to data communications, but can communicate with each other over free space optical links. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110150765 | Frozen compositions and methods for piercing a substrate - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110150924 | Device, Method, and system for neural modulation as vaccine adjuvant in a vertebrate subject - A method for enhancing an immune response in a vertebrate subject is described. The method includes providing at least one energy stimulus configured to modulate one or more nervous system components of the vertebrate subject, and administering one or more immunogen to the vertebrate subject, wherein the at least one energy stimulus and the one or more immunogen are provided in a combination and in a temporal sequence sufficient to enhance an immune response in the vertebrate subject. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110152748 | Device, method, and system for neural modulation as vaccine adjuvant in a vertebrate subject - A method for enhancing an immune response in a vertebrate subject is described. The method includes providing at least one energy stimulus configured to modulate one or more nervous system components of the vertebrate subject, and administering one or more immunogen to the vertebrate subject, wherein the at least one energy stimulus and the one or more immunogen are provided in a combination and in a temporal sequence sufficient to enhance an immune response in the vertebrate subject. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110152750 | Systems devices, and methods including catheters configured to monitor and inhibit biofilm formation - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively-controllable disinfecting implantable device configured to, for example, treat or prevent an infection in a biological subject. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110152751 | Systems, devices, and methods including catheters having UV-Energy emitting coatings - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively-controllable disinfecting implantable device configured to, for example, treat or prevent an infection in a biological subject. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110152752 | Systems, devices, and methods including catheters having components that are actively controllable between transmissive and reflective states - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively-controllable disinfecting implantable device configured to, for example, treat or prevent an infection in a biological subject. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110152789 | Systems, devices, and methods including catheters having components that are actively controllable between two or more wettability states - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively-controllable disinfecting implantable device configured to, for example, treat or prevent an infection in a biological subject. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110152790 | Systems, devices, and methods including catheters having self-cleaning surfaces - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively-controllable disinfecting implantable device configured to, for example, treat or prevent an infection in a biological subject. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110152978 | Systems, devices, and methods including catheters configured to monitor biofilm formation having biofilm spectral information configured as a data structure - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively-controllable disinfecting implantable device configured to, for example, treat or prevent an infection in a biological subject. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110155745 | Temperature-stabilized storage systems with flexible connectors - Substantially thermally sealed containers including flexible connectors joining an aperture in the exterior of the container to an aperture in a substantially thermally sealed storage region within the container are described. The flexible connectors include a duct forming an elongated thermal pathway between the exterior of the container and the substantially thermally sealed storage region within the container. The flexible connectors include compression units mated to each end of the duct and a plurality of compression strands connected between the compression units. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110160643 | Systems, devices, and methods including catheters having acoustically actuatable waveguide components for delivering a sterilizing stimulus to a region proximate a surface of the catheter - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively-controllable disinfecting implantable device configured to, for example, treat or prevent an infection in a biological subject. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110160644 | Systems, devices, and methods including catheters configured to release ultraviolet energy absorbing agents - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively-controllable disinfecting implantable device configured to, for example, treat or prevent an infection in a biological subject. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110160681 | Systems, devices, and methods including catheters having light removable coatings based on a sensed condition - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively-controllable disinfecting implantable device configured to, for example, treat or prevent an infection in a biological subject. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110164712 | Standing wave nuclear fission reactor and methods - Disclosed embodiments include nuclear fission reactor cores, nuclear fission reactors, methods of operating a nuclear fission reactor, and methods of managing excess reactivity in a nuclear fission reactor. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110164713 | Standing wave nuclear fission reactor and methods - Disclosed embodiments include nuclear fission reactor cores, nuclear fission reactors, methods of operating a nuclear fission reactor, and methods of managing excess reactivity in a nuclear fission reactor. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110164714 | Standing wave nuclear fission reactor and methods - Disclosed embodiments include nuclear fission reactor cores, nuclear fission reactors, methods of operating a nuclear fission reactor, and methods of managing excess reactivity in a nuclear fission reactor. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110164880 | Data center with free-space optical communications - A data center for executing a data processing application includes processing units, sub-units or servers. Each of the processing units, sub-units or servers can execute a part or all of the data processing application. The processing units, sub-units or servers are electrical disjoint with respect to data communications, but can communicate with each other over free space optical links. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110166536 | Substrates for nitric oxide releasing devices - The present disclosure relates to substrates associated with nitric oxide. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110166937 | Media output with micro-impulse radar feedback of physiological response - A system and method for providing media and/or advertising content determines content and/or parameters responsive to physical and/or physiological information about a viewer detected by a micro-impulse radar (MIR). | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110166940 | Micro-impulse radar detection of a human demographic and delivery of targeted media content - A micro-impulse radar (MIR) may be configured to provide information about at least one person in a region. A media output device may be driven responsive to the information to output media content to the at least one person. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110177154 | Tubular nanostructure targeted to cell membrane - Devices, compositions, and methods are described which provide a tubular nanostructure or a composite tubular nanostructure targeted to a lipid bilayer membrane. The tubular nanostructure includes a hydrophobic surface region flanked by two hydrophilic surface regions. The tubular nanostructure is configured to interact with a lipid bilayer membrane and form a pore in the lipid bilayer membrane. The tubular nanostructure may be targeted by including at least one ligand configured to bind to one or more cognates on the lipid bilayer membrane of a target cell. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110182859 | Compositions and methods for therapeutic delivery with microorganisms - Certain embodiments disclosed relate to compositions, including therapeutic compositions, methods, devices, and systems that include modified microorganisms including at least one genetic element encoding at least one therapeutic agent or environmental treatment agent. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110182970 | Nitric oxide sensors and systems - The present disclosure relates to nitric oxide sensors and systems. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110183319 | Compositions and methods for therapeutic delivery with microorganisms - Certain embodiments disclosed relate to compositions, including therapeutic compositions, methods, devices, and systems that include modified microorganisms including at least one genetic element encoding at least one therapeutic agent or environmental treatment agent. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110183347 | Compositions and methods for therapeutic delivery with microorganisms - Certain embodiments disclosed relate to compositions, including therapeutic compositions, methods, devices, and systems that include modified microorganisms including at least one genetic element encoding at least one therapeutic agent or environmental treatment agent. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110183348 | Compositions and methods for therapeutic delivery with microorganisms - Certain embodiments disclosed relate to compositions, including therapeutic compositions, methods, devices, and systems that include modified microorganisms including at least one genetic element encoding at least one therapeutic agent or environmental treatment agent. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110183351 | Compositions and methods for therapeutic delivery with microorganisms - Certain embodiments disclosed relate to compositions, including therapeutic compositions, methods, devices, and systems that include modified microorganisms including at least one genetic element encoding at least one therapeutic agent or environmental treatment agent. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110184387 | Compositions and methods for therapeutic delivery with microorganisms - Certain embodiments disclosed relate to compositions, including therapeutic compositions, methods, devices, and systems that include modified microorganisms including at least one genetic element encoding at least one therapeutic agent or environmental treatment agent. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110186805 | Doped graphene electronic materials - A graphene substrate is doped with one or more functional groups to form an electronic device. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110186806 | Doped graphene electronic materials - A graphene substrate is doped with one or more functional groups to form an electronic device. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110186807 | Doped graphene electronic materials - A graphene substrate is doped with one or more functional groups to form an electronic device. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110186817 | Doped graphene electronic materials - A graphene substrate is doped with one or more functional groups to form an electronic device. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110186818 | Doped graphene electronic materials - A graphene substrate is doped with one or more functional groups to form an electronic device. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110188777 | Input compensating for imaging distortion - Certain aspects can relate to obtaining at least some input compensating information at least partially based on the distortion characterizing imaging information that when applied to an imaging modality used to obtain the at least one image information can limit distortions to the at least the portion of the at least one image information resulting from at least a portion of at least one distorting feature, wherein the at least some input compensating information is characterized based at least in part on the at least one relative orientation of the at least the portion of the at least one distorting feature relative to the at least one image information. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110190201 | Method, device, and kit for maintaining physiological levels of steroid hormone in a subject - A method, device, or kit is provided which maintain a substantially physiological cyclic pre-menopausal level of one or more steroid hormones in a mammalian subject in need thereof. The method, device, or kit includes providing to the subject at least one treatment regimen including replacement therapy for the one or more steroid hormones or metabolites or modulators thereof, wherein the at least one treatment regimen is determined based on pre-menopausal cyclic steroid hormone levels of the subject and on current cyclic steroid hormone levels of the subject, wherein the at least one treatment regimen is configured to maintain the subject's one or more steroid hormones or metabolites or modulators thereof at substantially physiological cyclic pre-menopausal levels. The method, device, or kit can be used for the treatment of a disease or condition in the mammalian subject. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110190604 | Nitric oxide sensors and systems - The present disclosure relates to nitric oxide sensors and systems. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110191257 | System and method for output of comparison of physical entities of a received selection and associated with a social network - A method includes, but is not limited to: obtaining assessment information being performed at least in part by at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter, the assessment information based at least in part on a comparing being performed at least in part by at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter, the comparing being between one or more first physical entities and one or more second physical entities, the comparing based at least in part on receiving a selection of the one or more first physical entities, the receiving the selection being performed at least in part by at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter, the selection being based at least in part on each of the one or more first physical entities being associated with an electronic based social networking service, the comparing being based at least in part upon status information about one or more physical attributes for each of the one or more first physical entities and for each of the one or more second physical entities, the one or more physical attributes each being perceived by one or more humans as being capable of having one or more effects upon one or more physical environments, and outputting output information at least in part by at least one of a machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter based at least in part upon one or more elements of the assessment information. In addition to the foregoing, other related system/system aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110200156 | Method, system, and apparatus for the thermal storage of nuclear reactor generated energy - A method, system, and apparatus for the thermal storage of nuclear reactor generated energy including diverting a selected portion of energy from a portion of a nuclear reactor system to an auxiliary thermal reservoir and, responsive to a shutdown event, supplying a portion of the diverted selected portion of energy to an energy conversion system of the nuclear reactor system. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110200157 | Method, system, and apparatus for the thermal storage of nuclear reactor generated energy - A method, system, and apparatus for the thermal storage of nuclear reactor generated energy including diverting a selected portion of energy from a portion of a nuclear reactor system to an auxiliary thermal reservoir and, responsive to a shutdown event, supplying a portion of the diverted selected portion of energy to an energy conversion system of the nuclear reactor system. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110200158 | Method, system, and apparatus for the thermal storage of energy generated by multiple nuclear reactor systems - A method, system, and apparatus for the thermal storage of energy generated by multiple nuclear reactor systems including diverting a first selected portion of energy from a portion of a first nuclear reactor system of a plurality of nuclear reactor systems to at least one auxiliary thermal reservoir, diverting at least one additional selected portion of energy from a portion of at least one additional nuclear reactor system of the plurality of nuclear reactor systems to the at least one auxiliary thermal reservoir, and supplying at least a portion of thermal energy from the auxiliary thermal reservoir to an energy conversion system of a nuclear reactor of the plurality of nuclear reactors. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110200159 | Method, system, and apparatus for the thermal storage of energy generated by multiple nuclear reactor systems - A method, system, and apparatus for the thermal storage of energy generated by multiple nuclear reactor systems including diverting a first selected portion of energy from a portion of a first nuclear reactor system of a plurality of nuclear reactor systems to at least one auxiliary thermal reservoir, diverting at least one additional selected portion of energy from a portion of at least one additional nuclear reactor system of the plurality of nuclear reactor systems to the at least one auxiliary thermal reservoir, and supplying at least a portion of thermal energy from the auxiliary thermal reservoir to an energy conversion system of a nuclear reactor of the plurality of nuclear reactors. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110202361 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting an indication of at least one health-related status of an individual; determining a plurality of health service options for the individual based on the indication of at least one health-related status; filtering the plurality of health service options; and providing a matching system for procurement of a desired health service option. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110206245 | Identifying a characteristic of an individual utilizing facial recognition and providing a display for the individual - A method may include automatically remotely identifying at least one characteristic of an individual via facial recognition; and providing a display for the individual, the display having a content at least partially based on the identified at least one characteristic of the individual. A system may include means for automatically remotely identifying at least one characteristic of an individual via facial recognition; and means for providing a display for the individual, the display having a content at least partially based on the identified at least one characteristic of the individual. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110208021 | Systems, devices, and methods including implantable devices with anti-microbial properties - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable implant configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent microbial growth or adherence to the implant. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110208023 | Systems, devices, and methods including implantable devices with anti-microbial properties - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable implant configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent microbial growth or adherence to the implant. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110208026 | Systems, devices, and methods including implantable devices with anti-microbial properties - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable implant configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent microbial growth or adherence to the implant. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110210876 | Plug-in power line conditioner - A plug-in power line conditioner is configured to receive an AC voltage from a circuit and insert a correction signal onto the circuit. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110211738 | Identifying a characteristic of an individual utilizing facial recognition and providing a display for the individual - A method may include automatically remotely identifying at least one characteristic of an individual via facial recognition; and providing a display for the individual, the display having a content at least partially based on the identified at least one characteristic of the individual. A system may include means for automatically remotely identifying at least one characteristic of an individual via facial recognition; and means for providing a display for the individual, the display having a content at least partially based on the identified at least one characteristic of the individual. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110211739 | Identifying a characteristic of an individual utilizing facial recognition and providing a display for the individual - A method may include automatically remotely identifying at least one characteristic of an individual via facial recognition; and providing a display for the individual, the display having a content at least partially based on the identified at least one characteristic of the individual. A system may include means for automatically remotely identifying at least one characteristic of an individual via facial recognition; and means for providing a display for the individual, the display having a content at least partially based on the identified at least one characteristic of the individual. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110215790 | Use pairs of transformers to increase transmission line voltage - A smart link in a power delivery system includes an insulator, which electrically isolates a power line, and a switchable conductance placed in parallel with the insulator. The switchable conductance includes switchgear for sourcing, sinking, and/or dispatching real and/or reactive power on the power line to dynamically in response to dynamic loading, transient voltages and/or currents, and phase conditions or other conditions on the power line. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110221208 | Opposed piston electromagnetic engine - A converter converts mechanical energy of a piston to and from electrical energy during each piston cycle. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110256028 | Event-triggered self-sterilization of article surfaces - Solutions for limiting the undesirable spread of pathogens by indirect contact are provided. The solutions involve event-controlled self-sterilization of contact surfaces on articles or fixtures. A self-sterilizing contact surface structure allows chemical sterilizing agents to controllably flow in response to a contact event, from within the article to exude upon a portion of the contact surface. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110262137 | Data center with free-space optical communications - A data center for executing a data processing application includes processing units, sub-units or servers. Each of the processing units, sub-units or servers can execute a part or all of the data processing application. The processing units, sub-units or servers are electrical disjoint with respect to data communications, but can communicate with each other over free space optical links. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110270435 | Shape changing material - An apparatus may be configured with one or more sensors arranged to detect a first shape-related parameter, one or more control elements arranged to provide a force, and circuitry operably connected to the one or more sensors and the one or more control elements to determine the force provided to the one or more control elements. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110274586 | Plasmon Filter - A plasmon filter may include an element supportive of plasmon energy and having a plurality of openings through which a material may pass. A system includes a fluid filter supportive of evanescent energy, an evanescent field generator, a sensor, and/or other components. A corresponding method may include generating plasmons on the filter and exposing a material to the plasmon energy. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110275880 | Lumen-traveling biological interface device and method of use - Lumen-traveling biological interface devices and associated methods and systems are described. Lumen-traveling biological interface devices capable of traveling within a body lumen may include a propelling mechanism to produce movement of the lumen-traveling device within the lumen, electrodes or other electromagnetic transducers for detecting biological signals and electrodes, coils or other electromagnetic transducers for delivering electromagnetic stimuli to stimulus responsive tissues. Lumen-traveling biological interface devices may also include additional components such as sensors, an active portion, and/or control circuitry. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110275912 | Systems, devices, and methods including implantable devices with anti-microbial properties - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable implant configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent microbial growth or adherence to the implant. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110275978 | Devices and systems that deliver nitric oxide - The present disclosure relates to dressings, such as patches and bandages, and other devices and systems that deliver nitric oxide. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110276407 | Method and apparatus for measuring the motion of a person - One or more micro-impulse radars (MIRs) are configured to determine the movement of at least one person. Media can be output to the person responsive to the movement. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110278440 | Optical power transmission system and method having co-propagating control signal - A system for delivering more than one optical power form and at least one control signal over an optical conduit includes control circuitry for controlling characteristics of the optical power system. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110278479 | Optical power transmission system and method having counter-propagating control signal - A system for delivering optical power over optical conduits includes at least one optical power source delivering multiple optical power forms over an optical conduit with a counter propagating optical control signal. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110278480 | Optical power transmission system and method having multiple optical power forms - A system for delivering optical power over optical conduits includes delivering more than one optical power form over an optical conduit. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110278481 | Optical power transmission system and method having multiple optical power forms with partial free-space transmission - A system for delivering optical power over an optical conduit includes at least one than one optical power source delivering multiple optical power forms at least partially over a free space. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110278942 | Wearable power source carryable by a health care provider - Described embodiments include a system, an apparatus, and a method. A described system includes a portable energy source configured to supply electrical or radiant power, and configured to be carried proximate to a first body portion of a health care provider. The system also includes a portable power transmitter configured to wirelessly transfer the electrical or radiant power supplied by the portable energy source from the portable energy source to a wireless power receiver connected to a handheld medical device. The system further includes a connective structure configured to transfer the electrical or radiant power supplied by the portable energy source between the portable energy source and the portable power transmitter, and configured to be carried proximate to the body of the health care provider. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110278943 | System including wearable power receiver and wearable power-output device - Described embodiments include a system, apparatus, and method. A described wearable power supply system configured to be usable after sterilization includes a portable energy source configured to supply electrical or radiant power, and configured to be carried by a person proximate to a first body portion of the person. The system also includes a portable power-output device configured to interact with a power-receiving device connected to a powerable handheld device, and configured to be carried by the person proximate to a second body portion at a position distal of a shoulder joint of the person. If interacting, the supplied electrical or radiant power is transferred from the portable power-output device to the power-receiving device. The system further includes a connective structure configured to transfer the supplied electrical or radiant power between the portable energy source and the power-output device. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110278944 | Wearable power-output device operable to deliver wirelessly received power - Described embodiments include a system, an apparatus, and a method. A described system includes a power receiver configured to wirelessly receive a first power from a wireless power transmitter source, and configured to be carried by a health care provider. The system also includes an energy storage device configured to store energy derived from the first power, to supply a second power, and configured to be carried by the health care provider. The system further includes a power-output device configured to interact with a power-receiving device connected to a handheld medical device, and configured to be carried by the health care provider proximate. If interacting, a third power is transferred from the power-output device to the power-receiving device. The system also includes a first connective structure configured to transfer the first power between the portable power receiver and the energy storage device, and configured to be carried by the health care provider. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110278956 | System including wearable power receiver and wearable power-output device - Described embodiments include a system, apparatus, and method. A described system includes a power-receiving connector configured to be usable after sterilization, to releasably couple with a power-source connector, and configured to be carried by a health care provider proximate to a first body portion. If coupled, the power-receiving connector is operable to receive an electrical or radiant power from the power-source connector. The system also includes a power-output device configured to be usable after sterilization, to interact with a power-receiving device connected to a handheld medical device, and configured to be carried by the health care provider proximate to a second body portion. If interacting, the received electrical or radiant power is transferred from the power-output device to the power-receiving device. The system further includes a wearable connective structure configured to be usable after sterilization, and to transfer the received electrical or radiant power from the power-receiving connector to the power-output device. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110278957 | Wearable power source - Described embodiments include a system, an apparatus, and a method. A described system includes a portable energy source configured to supply electrical or radiant power and configured to be carried proximate to a first body portion of a health care provider. The system also includes a power-output connector configured to releasably couple with a power-receiving connector connected to a handheld medical device, the power-output connector configured to be carried proximate to a second body portion at a position distal of a shoulder joint of the health care provider. If coupled, the power-output connector and the power-receiving connector are operable to transfer the electrical or radiant power supplied by the portable energy source. The system further includes a connective structure configured to transfer the electrical or radiant power supplied by the portable energy source between the portable energy source and the power-output connector. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110279882 | Optical power source modulation system - A system for delivering optical power over an optical conduit includes at least one optical power source delivering multiple optical power forms, at least one of the optical power forms being a modulated optical power form. The system includes an optical power receiving device that is directly driven by the at least one modulated optical power form. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110280576 | Optical power distribution system - A system for delivering optical power over optical conduits includes more than one optical power source and an optical power distribution node configured for selectively delivering optical power to multiple optical power sinks. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110280577 | Optical power distribution device and method - A network for delivering optical power over an optical conduit includes at least one optical power source delivering optical power to multiple outlet power subsystems the subsystem managing demands for power from the multiple outlet sinks. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110280583 | Optical power transmission systems and methods - A system for delivering optical power over optical conduits includes at least one optical power source delivering multiple optical power forms to multiple outlet nodes in a variety of applications. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110280586 | Optical power transmission packeting systems and methods - A system for delivering optical power over an optical conduit includes at least one optical power source delivering optical power to multiple outlet nodes in accordance with a multiple power access methodology. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110282415 | Wearable wireless power transmitter - Described embodiments include a system, an apparatus, and a method. A described system includes a portable power receiver configured to wirelessly receive electrical or radiant power from a wireless power transmitter source, and configured to be carried by a health care provider proximate to a first body portion of the health care provider. The system also includes a portable power-output device configured to interact with a power-receiving device connected to a handheld medical device, and configured to be carried by the health care provider proximate to a second body portion of the health care provider. If interacting, the electrical or radiant power is transferred from the portable power-output device to the power-receiving device. The system further includes a connective structure configured to transfer the electrical or radiant power between the portable power receiver and the portable power-output device. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110285339 | Heat removal from motor components - An electrical machine having a rotor component configured to rotate with respect to a stator component includes a sensing arrangement to sense electrical, magnetic, and/or mechanical machine parameters during machine operation. The electrical machine also includes a fluid sprayer coupled to a cooling controller. The cooling controller activates the fluid sprayer to spray cooling fluid on a portion of the electrical machine in response to in response to the sensed electrical, magnetic, and/or mechanical machine parameters. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110285579 | Tracking identities of persons using micro-impulse radar - One or more human attributes extracted from a micro-impulse radar (MIR) signal is correlated to a temporary identity or phenotypic identity of a person. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110286748 | Data Center with free-space optical communications - A data center for executing a data processing application includes processing units, sub-units or servers. Each of the processing units, sub-units or servers can execute a part or all of the data processing application. The processing units, sub-units or servers are electrical disjoint with respect to data communications, but can communicate with each other over free space optical links. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110290821 | Anti-viral compositions and methods for administration - Certain embodiments disclosed relate to compositions, including therapeutic compositions, methods, articles of manufacture, systems, and devices. Certain embodiments relate to anti-viral compositions, methods, articles of manufacture, systems and devices. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110293059 | Liquid fuel nuclear fission reactor - Disclosed embodiments include nuclear fission reactors, nuclear fission fuel pins, methods of operating a nuclear fission reactor, methods of fueling a nuclear fission reactor, and methods of fabricating a nuclear fission fuel pin. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110293060 | Liquid fuel nuclear fission reactor - Disclosed embodiments include nuclear fission reactors, nuclear fission fuel pins, methods of operating a nuclear fission reactor, methods of fueling a nuclear fission reactor, and methods of fabricating a nuclear fission fuel pin. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110293061 | Liquid fuel nuclear fission reactor - Disclosed embodiments include nuclear fission reactors, nuclear fission fuel pins, methods of operating a nuclear fission reactor, methods of fueling a nuclear fission reactor, and methods of fabricating a nuclear fission fuel pin. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110293521 | Anti-viral compositions and methods for administration - Certain embodiments disclosed relate to compositions, including therapeutic compositions, methods, articles of manufacture, systems, and devices. Certain embodiments relate to anti-viral compositions, methods, articles of manufacture, systems and devices. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110293686 | Anti-viral compositions and methods for administration - Certain embodiments disclosed relate to compositions, including therapeutic compositions, methods, articles of manufacture, systems, and devices. Certain embodiments relate to anti-viral compositions, methods, articles of manufacture, systems and devices. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110295088 | Systems, devices, and methods including implantable devices with anti-microbial properties - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable implant configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent microbial growth or adherence to the implant. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110295089 | Systems, devices, and methods including implantable devices with anti-microbial properties - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable implant configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent microbial growth or adherence to the implant. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110295090 | Systems, devices, and methods including implantable devices with anti-microbial properties - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable implant configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent microbial growth or adherence to the implant. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110295365 | Anti-viral compositions and methods for administration - Certain embodiments disclosed relate to compositions, including therapeutic compositions, methods, articles of manufacture, systems, and devices. Certain embodiments relate to anti-viral compositions, methods, articles of manufacture, systems and devices. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110308201 | Methods of manufacturing temperature-stabilized storage containers - Methods disclosed herein include methods of manufacturing integrally thermally-sealed storage containers. Methods include creating at least one indentation in at least one layer of first thermal barrier sheet, wherein the at least one layer of first thermal barrier sheet includes at least one first ultra efficient insulation material and wherein the at least one indentation is in a size and shape substantially conforming with material to be stored; placing material to be stored within one or more of the at least one indentation; placing at least one layer of second thermal barrier sheet adjacent to the material to be stored, wherein the at least one layer of second thermal barrier sheet includes at least one second ultra efficient insulation material; and creating a thermal seal between at least two layers of thermal barrier sheet, substantially thermally sealing the material to be stored. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110309940 | Personal telecommunication device with target-based exposure control - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable detection and/or monitoring and/or control of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposure of target body-related portions of a user operating a telecommunication device. In some embodiments a risk-assessment output is provided based on a safety threshold or predetermined intrusion level of EMR exposure. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110309941 | Interactive technique to reduce irradiation from external source - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable detection and/or monitoring and/or control of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposure of target body-related portions of a user operating a telecommunication device. In some embodiments a risk-assessment output is provided based on a safety threshold or predetermined intrusion level of EMR exposure. A further aspect may include interaction with external EMR sources regarding possible modification of emissions as well as possible arrangements for other types of remedial action. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110309942 | Mapping system for irradiation protection - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable detection and/or monitoring and/or control of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposure of target body-related portions of a user operating a telecommunication device. In some embodiments a risk-assessment output is provided based on a safety threshold or predetermined intrusion level of EMR exposure. A further aspect may include interaction with external EMR sources regarding possible modification of emissions as well as possible arrangements for other types of remedial action. Some embodiments may provide travel route mapping data indicative of EMR source locations and/or irradiation values in a given locale. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110309945 | Irradiation self-protection from user telecommunication device - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable detection and/or monitoring and/or control of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposure of target body-related portions of a user operating a telecommunication device. In some embodiments a risk-assessment output is provided based on a safety threshold or predetermined intrusion level of EMR exposure. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110313651 | Travel route mapping based on radiation exposure risks - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable detection and/or monitoring and/or control of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposure of target body-related portions of a user operating a telecommunication device. In some embodiments a risk-assessment output is provided based on a safety threshold or predetermined intrusion level of EMR exposure. A further aspect may include interaction with external EMR sources regarding possible modification of emissions as well as possible arrangements for other types of remedial action. Some embodiments may provide travel route mapping data indicative of EMR source locations and/or irradiation values in a given locale. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110316354 | Beam power with multipoint reception - A beam power source transmits a signal indicating power availability, receives a request for power in response, and beams power in response to the request. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110318312 | Rejuvenation or preservation of germ cells - Certain embodiments disclosed herein include, but are not limited to, at least one of compositions, methods, devices, systems, kits, or products regarding rejuvenation or preservation of germ cells or gametes. Certain embodiments disclosed herein include, but are not limited to, methods of modifying germ cells or gametes, or methods of administering modified germ cells or gametes to at least one biological tissue. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110319807 | Rejuvenation or preservation of germ cells - Certain embodiments disclosed herein include, but are not limited to, at least one of compositions, methods, devices, systems, kits, or products regarding rejuvenation or preservation of germ cells or gametes. Certain embodiments disclosed herein include, but are not limited to, methods of modifying germ cells or gametes, or methods of administering modified germ cells or gametes to at least one biological tissue. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110319984 | Rejuvenation or preservation of germ cells - Certain embodiments disclosed herein include, but are not limited to, at least one of compositions, methods, devices, systems, kits, or products regarding rejuvenation or preservation of germ cells or gametes. Certain embodiments disclosed herein include, but are not limited to, methods of modifying germ cells or gametes, or methods of administering modified germ cells or gametes to at least one biological tissue. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110321200 | Rejuvenation or preservation of germ cells - Certain embodiments disclosed herein include, but are not limited to, at least one of compositions, methods, devices, systems, kits, or products regarding rejuvenation or preservation of germ cells or gametes. Certain embodiments disclosed herein include, but are not limited to, methods of modifying germ cells or gametes, or methods of administering modified germ cells or gametes to at least one biological tissue. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120000918 | Temperature-stabilized storage systems configured for storage and stabilization of modular units - Apparatus for use with substantially thermally sealed storage containers are described herein. These include an apparatus comprising a stored material module, a stabilizer unit, a stored material module cap and a central stabilizer unit. The apparatus also include a transportation stabilizer unit with dimensions corresponding to a substantially thermally sealed storage container with a flexible conduit. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120007445 | Beam power with receiver impingement detection - A beam power source transmits a signal indicating power availability, receives a request for power in response, and beams power in response to the request. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120010481 | Systems, devices, and methods including implantable devices with anti-microbial properties - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable implant configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent microbial growth or adherence to the implant. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120014581 | Distortion compensated imaging - Certain aspects can relate to responsive to the at least some input compensating information, imaging the at least the portion of the individual in a manner to limit at least some distorting effects of the at least the portion of the at least one distorting feature associated with the at least the portion of the individual at least partially by modifying a non-optical electromagnetic output from an imaging modality as applied to the at least the portion of the at least one distorting feature associated with the at least the portion of the individual. Certain aspects can relate to creating at least one conformal absence of a non-optical electromagnetic output to limit distortion to an imaging of an at least a portion of an individual resulting at least partially from at least one distorting feature associated with the at least the portion of the individual. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120018653 | Metamaterial surfaces - An apparatus to modify an incident free space electromagnetic wave includes a block of an artificially structured material having an adjustable spatial distribution of electromagnetic parameters (e.g., ∈, μ, η, σ, and n). A controller applies control signals to dynamically adjust the spatial distribution of electromagnetic parameters in the material to introduce a time-varying path delay d(t) in the modified electromagnetic wave relative to the incident electromagnetic wave.) | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120019431 | Metamaterial surfaces - An apparatus to modify an incident free space electromagnetic wave includes a block of an artificially structured material having an adjustable spatial distribution of electromagnetic parameters (e.g., ∈, μ, η, σ, and n). A controller applies control signals to dynamically adjust the spatial distribution of electromagnetic parameters in the material to introduce a time-varying path delay d(t) in the modified electromagnetic wave relative to the incident electromagnetic wave. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120019432 | Metamaterial surfaces - An apparatus to modify an incident free space electromagnetic wave includes a block of an artificially structured material having an adjustable spatial distribution of electromagnetic parameters (e.g., ∈, μ, η, σ, and n). A controller applies control signals to dynamically adjust the spatial distribution of electromagnetic parameters in the material to introduce a time-varying path delay d (t) in the modified electromagnetic wave relative to the incident electromagnetic wave. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120019892 | Metamaterial surfaces - An apparatus to modify an incident free space electromagnetic wave includes a block of an artificially structured material having an adjustable spatial distribution of electromagnetic parameters (e.g., ε, μ, η, σ, and n). A controller applies control signals to dynamically adjust the spatial distribution of electromagnetic parameters in the material to introduce a time-varying path delay d(t) in the modified electromagnetic wave relative to the incident electromagnetic wave. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020446 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING FUEL IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR - Exemplary embodiments provide automated nuclear fission reactors and methods for their operation. Exemplary embodiments and aspects include, without limitation, re-use of nuclear fission fuel, alternate fuels and fuel geometries, modular fuel cores, fast fluid cooling, variable burn-up, programmable nuclear thermostats, fast flux irradiation, temperature-driven surface area/volume ratio neutron absorption, low coolant temperature cores, refueling, and the like. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020885 | MHC-Less cells - The present disclosure relates to compositions, methods, systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products thereof that relate to biological cells for delivery of at least one therapeutic agent to a biological tissue or subject. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020938 | MHC- less cells - The present disclosure relates to compositions, methods, systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products thereof that relate to biological cells for delivery of at least one therapeutic agent to a biological tissue or subject. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020939 | MHC-less cells - The present disclosure relates to compositions, methods, systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products thereof that relate to biological cells for delivery of at least one therapeutic agent to a biological tissue or subject. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020949 | MHC-LESS cells - The present disclosure relates to compositions, methods, systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products thereof that relate to biological cells for delivery of at least one therapeutic agent to a biological tissue or subject. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020987 | MHC-Less cells - The present disclosure relates to compositions, methods, systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products thereof that relate to biological cells for delivery of at least one therapeutic agent to a biological tissue or subject. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120022337 | MHC-less cells - The present disclosure relates to compositions, methods, systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products thereof that relate to biological cells for delivery of at least one therapeutic agent to a biological tissue or subject. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120032530 | Beam power with multipoint broadcast - A beam power source transmits a signal indicating power availability, receives a request for power in response, and beams power in response to the request. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034155 | Artificial cells - The present disclosure relates to various embodiments associated with artificial cells, particularly artificial antigen presenting cells, methods of making the same, methods of administering the same, computer systems relating thereto, computer-implemented methods relating thereto, and associated computer program products. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034156 | Artificial cells - The present disclosure relates to various embodiments associated with artificial cells, particularly artificial antigen presenting cells, methods of making the same, methods of administering the same, computer systems relating thereto, computer-implemented methods relating thereto, and associated computer program products. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034157 | Artificial cells - The present disclosure relates to various embodiments associated with artificial cells, particularly artificial antigen presenting cells, methods of making the same, methods of administering the same, computer systems relating thereto, computer-implemented methods relating thereto, and associated computer program products. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120035434 | Control of a lumen traveling device in a body tube tree - Methods of controlling the operation of a device traveling in a body tube tree, including storing information regarding portions of the body tube tree and performing an action based on sensed parameters, implemented with a control system located partially or fully on the lumen traveling device. Various actions can be performed by the device for, e.g., medical or therapeutic purposes. Machine-readable media including instructions for performing the methods are also described. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120035437 | Navigation of a lumen traveling device toward a target - Methods of controlling the operation of a device traveling in a body tube tree, including, for example, moving the device toward a target location in the body tube tree, and performing an action at the target location. Various actions can be performed by the device for, e.g., medical or therapeutic purposes. Machine-readable media including instructions for performing the methods are also described. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120035439 | Map-based navigation of a body tube tree by a lumen traveling device - Method of controlling the operation of a device traveling in a body tube tree, including, determining the location of the device on a map of the body tube tree and planning a path of travel for the device toward a target location. Various actions can be performed by the device for, e.g., medical or therapeutic purposes. Machine-readable media including instructions for performing the methods are also described. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120035440 | Parameter-based navigation by a lumen traveling device - Methods of controlling the operation of a device traveling in a body tube tree, including sensing parameters from possible directions of travel and selecting the direction of travel based on the sensed parameters, implemented with a control system located partially or fully on the lumen traveling device. Various actions can be performed by the device for, e.g., medical or therapeutic purposes. Machine-readable media including instructions for performing the methods are also described. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120035540 | Event-based control of a lumen traveling device - Methods of controlling the operation of a device traveling in a body tube tree, including selecting a direction of travel based on information relating to a previous event associated with a possible direction of travel, implemented with a control system located partially or fully on the lumen traveling device. Various actions can be performed by the device for, e.g., medical or therapeutic purposes. Machine-readable media including instructions for performing the methods are also described. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120041285 | Systems, devices, and methods including implantable devices with anti-microbial properties - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable implant configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent microbial growth or adherence to the implant. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120041286 | Systems, devices, and methods including implantable devices with anti-microbial properties - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable implant configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent microbial growth or adherence to the implant. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120041287 | Systems, devices, and methods including implantable devices with anti-microbial properties - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable implant configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent microbial growth or adherence to the implant. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120041291 | Temporal control of a lumen traveling device in a body tube tree - Methods of controlling the operation of a device traveling in a body tube tree, including determining a time based on a signal from a timing device and performing an action based on the determined time, implemented with a control system located partially or fully on the lumen traveling device. Various actions can be performed by the device for, e.g., medical or therapeutic purposes. Machine-readable media including instructions for performing the methods are also described. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120046876 | Computational methods and systems for suggesting modulators of CYP450 as treatment options - Computational methods and systems are described which accept input, identify one or more CYP450-family enzymes, identify one or more modulators of the CYP450-family enzymes, and communicate treatments to at least one system user, wherein the treatments include one or more of the identified at least one modulator. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120055749 | Energy dissipative cushioning elements - An apparatus, method, computer program product, and/or system are described that determine an event, actuate a cushioning element in response to the determining the event, the cushioning element including one or more tension-bearing members, and dissipate at least some of an energy associated with a collision based on deforming at least one of the tension-bearing members during the collision, the deforming including substantially inelastically stretching the at least one of the tension-bearing members. Other example embodiments are also provided relating to actuatable cushioning elements. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120059597 | Computational methods and systems for treatment in relation to modulation of CYP450 enzyme activity - Methods and systems such as those described herein include accepting input, identifying CYP450-family enzymes, identifying at least one modulator of an enzyme, and communicating one or more treatments to a system user. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120068876 | Control of an electronic apparatus using micro-impulse radar - A computer or entertainment system is configured to respond to data received from a micro impulse radar configured to detect movement, physiology, posture, presence, and/or absence of a person in one or more regions near the computer or entertainment system. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120069417 | Photonic modulation of a photonic band gap - An apparatus comprises a first photonic crystal structure having a first photonic band gap distribution and configured to support a first electromagnetic signal, wherein the first photonic band gap distribution may vary according to a second electromagnetic signal. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120070380 | Ingestible salt grabber - Disclosed herein include embodiments related to compositions, devices, computer systems, computer-implemented methods, and computer program products associated with an ingestible salt grabber. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120082284 | System and method for determining a state of operational readiness of a fuel cell backup system of a nuclear reactor system - A method for determining a state of operational readiness of a fuel cell backup system of a nuclear reactor system includes monitoring a readiness state of a fuel cell system associated with a nuclear reactor system, and providing a readiness determination of the fuel cell system by comparing the monitored state of readiness of the fuel cell system to an established operating readiness state, the established operating readiness state a function of at least one characteristic of the nuclear reactor system. An apparatus includes a fuel cell monitoring system configured to monitor a readiness state of a fuel cell system associated with a nuclear reactor system, and a readiness determination system configured to provide a readiness determination of the fuel cell system by comparing the monitored state of readiness of the fuel cell system to an established operating readiness state. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120082911 | System and method for maintaining and establishing operational readiness in a fuel cell backup system of a nuclear reactor system - A method and apparatus for maintaining or establishing a readiness state in a fuel cell backup system of a nuclear reactor system are disclosed. A method includes maintaining a readiness state of a fuel cell system within a set of readiness parameters, the readiness parameters a function of a characteristic of the nuclear reactor system. Another method includes monitoring a nuclear reactor system characteristic and, responsive to the monitored nuclear reactor system characteristic, establishing a readiness state of a fuel cell system. An apparatus includes a fuel cell system associated with a nuclear reactor system and a fuel cell control system configured to maintain a readiness state of the fuel cell system. Another apparatus includes a fuel cell system associated with a nuclear reactor system, a nuclear reactor characteristic monitoring system, and a fuel cell control system configured to establish a readiness state of the fuel cell system. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120082912 | System and method for maintaining and establishing operational readiness in a fuel cell backup system of a nuclear reactor system - A method and apparatus for maintaining or establishing a readiness state in a fuel cell backup system of a nuclear reactor system are disclosed. A method includes maintaining a readiness state of a fuel cell system within a set of readiness parameters, the readiness parameters a function of a characteristic of the nuclear reactor system. Another method includes monitoring a nuclear reactor system characteristic and, responsive to the monitored nuclear reactor system characteristic, establishing a readiness state of a fuel cell system. An apparatus includes a fuel cell system associated with a nuclear reactor system and a fuel cell control system configured to maintain a readiness state of the fuel cell system. Another apparatus includes a fuel cell system associated with a nuclear reactor system, a nuclear reactor characteristic monitoring system, and a fuel cell control system configured to establish a readiness state of the fuel cell system. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120082913 | System and method for determining a state of operational readiness of a fuel cell backup system of a nuclear reactor system - A method for determining a state of operational readiness of a fuel cell backup system of a nuclear reactor system includes monitoring a readiness state of a fuel cell system associated with a nuclear reactor system, and providing a readiness determination of the fuel cell system by comparing the monitored state of readiness of the fuel cell system to an established operating readiness state, the established operating readiness state a function of at least one characteristic of the nuclear reactor system. An apparatus includes a fuel cell monitoring system configured to monitor a readiness state of a fuel cell system associated with a nuclear reactor system, and a readiness determination system configured to provide a readiness determination of the fuel cell system by comparing the monitored state of readiness of the fuel cell system to an established operating readiness state. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120084970 | Electromagnetic flow regulator, system, and methods for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid - Disclosed embodiments include electromagnetic flow regulators for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, systems for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, methods of regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, nuclear fission reactors, systems for regulating flow of an electrically conductive reactor coolant, and methods of regulating flow of an electrically conductive reactor coolant in a nuclear fission reactor. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120085070 | Establishment and maintenance of low gas pressure within interior spaces of temperature-stabilized storage systems - Methods and apparatus described herein relate to establishing and maintaining low gas pressure within a gas-sealed device fabricated from heat sensitive materials. Methods include transferring activated getters within the interior of an apparatus from regions fabricated from heat-resistant materials to interior regions of the gas-sealed device fabricated from heat-sensitive materials. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120085419 | Electromagnetic flow regulator, system, and methods for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid - Disclosed embodiments include electromagnetic flow regulators for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, systems for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, methods of regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, nuclear fission reactors, systems for regulating flow of an electrically conductive reactor coolant, and methods of regulating flow of an electrically conductive reactor coolant in a nuclear fission reactor. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120085423 | Electromagnetic flow regulator, system, and methods for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid - Disclosed embodiments include electromagnetic flow regulators for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, systems for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, methods of regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, nuclear fission reactors, systems for regulating flow of an electrically conductive reactor coolant, and methods of regulating flow of an electrically conductive reactor coolant in a nuclear fission reactor. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120085447 | Electromagnetic flow regulator, system and methods for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid - Disclosed embodiments include electromagnetic flow regulators for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, systems for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, methods of regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, nuclear fission reactors, systems for regulating flow of an electrically conductive reactor coolant, and methods of regulating flow of an electrically conductive reactor coolant in a nuclear fission reactor. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120085448 | Electromagnetic flow regulator, system, and methods for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid - Disclosed embodiments include electromagnetic flow regulators for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, systems for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, methods of regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, nuclear fission reactors, systems for regulating flow of an electrically conductive reactor coolant, and methods of regulating flow of an electrically conductive reactor coolant in a nuclear fission reactor. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120087455 | Electromagnetic flow regulator, system, and methods for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid - Disclosed embodiments include electromagnetic flow regulators for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, systems for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, methods of regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, nuclear fission reactors, systems for regulating flow of an electrically conductive reactor coolant, and methods of regulating flow of an electrically conductive reactor coolant in a nuclear fission reactor. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120097686 | Temperature-Stabilized medicinal storage systems - Systems include one or more medicinal storage containers. For example, an integrally thermally sealed medicinal storage container may include one or more segments of at least one ultra efficient insulation material, the one or more segments having one or more surface regions, the one or more segments principally defining at least one storage region, one or more regions of substantially thermally sealed connections between at least one of the one or more surface regions of the one or more segments wherein the one or more regions of substantially thermally sealed connections and the one or more segments form at least one integrally thermally sealed medicinal storage region, one or more thermal variant units, and at least one selectively-operable thermal conduction unit. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120101738 | Compositions and methods for biological remodeling with frozen particle compositions - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120107285 | Mitochondrial enhancement of cells - Certain embodiments disclosed herein include, but are not limited to, at least one of compositions, methods, devices, systems, kits, or products regarding rejuvenation or preservation of stem cells. Certain embodiments disclosed herein include, but are not limited to, methods of modifying stem cells, or methods of administering modified stem cells to at least one biological tissue. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120107937 | Mitochondrial enhancement of cells - Certain embodiments disclosed herein include, but are not limited to, at least one of compositions, methods, devices, systems, kits, or products regarding rejuvenation or preservation of stem cells. Certain embodiments disclosed herein include, but are not limited to, methods of modifying stem cells, or methods of administering modified stem cells to at least one biological tissue. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120109039 | Device, system, and method for controllably reducing inflammatory mediators in a subject - Devices, systems, and methods are provided for controlling an inflammatory response in a subject. Extracorporeal devices, systems, and methods are provided that alter the functional structure of one or more inflammatory mediators in the peripheral blood of the subject. The device or system is useful in a method for treating an inflammatory disease or condition in the subject. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120109613 | Compositions and methods for biological remodeling with frozen particle compositions - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120115240 | Treatment of ruminant exhalations - Methane gas in a ruminant exhalation may be oxidized to reduce the amount of methane gas output by the ruminant. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120116202 | Surveillance of stress conditions of persons using micro-impulse radar - One or more computers are configured to determine a human stress condition corresponding to one or more physical or physiological parameters extracted from one or more micro-impulse radar (MIR) signals. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120128783 | Compositions and methods for delivery of frozen particle adhesives - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120133504 | Material, system, and method that provide indication of a breach - A multilayer material is described herein that includes at least one signaling layer configured to propagate at least one electromagnetic signal; and a flexible layer configured to enclose the at least one signaling layer, wherein the flexible layer is substantially impermeable to an environment and to the at least one electromagnetic signal. The multilayer material including the at least one signaling layer is configured to transmit a change in the at least one electromagnetic signal upon exposure of the signaling layer to the environment. A system, an article of clothing, or a method is described herein. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120133507 | Material, system, and method that provide indication of a breach - A multilayer material is described herein that includes at least one signaling layer configured to propagate at least one electromagnetic signal; and a flexible layer configured to enclose the at least one signaling layer, wherein the flexible layer is substantially impermeable to an environment and to the at least one electromagnetic signal. The multilayer material including the at least one signaling layer is configured to transmit a change in the at least one electromagnetic signal upon exposure of the signaling layer to the environment. A system, an article of clothing, or a method is described herein. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120134975 | Biological targeting compositions and methods of using the same - Modified red blood cells are described. In an embodiment, the modified red blood cell includes a target-binding agent. Targeted delivery of imaging agents, drugs, and peptide and protein pharmaceuticals using modified red blood cells are described. Processes for preparing the modified red blood cells, pharmaceutical and diagnostic compositions containing the same and methods of diagnosis and treatment involving the modified red blood cells are described. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120135527 | Material, system, and method that provide indication of a breach - A multilayer material is described herein that includes a flexible inner layer and a flexible outer layer configured to enclose at least one signaling layer, the at least one signaling layer including at least one chemical compound. The multilayer material including the chemical compound within the at least one signaling layer is configured to release a gas-phase chemical compound to signal to a detector indicating a breach of the multilayer material. A multilayer material, a system, an article of clothing, or a method is described herein. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120136270 | Methods and Systems for Presenting an Inhalation Experience - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include detecting in an exhalant at least one indication of bioactive agent use by an individual and altering at least one artificial sensory experience at least partly based on the at least one indication of bioactive agent use by an individual. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120138179 | Electromagnetic flow regulator, system, and methods for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid - Disclosed embodiments include electromagnetic flow regulators for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, systems for regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, methods of regulating flow of an electrically conductive fluid, nuclear fission reactors, systems for regulating flow of an electrically conductive reactor coolant, and methods of regulating flow of an electrically conductive reactor coolant in a nuclear fission reactor. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120150550 | Efficiency-of-use techniques - A method for associating an efficiency-of-use-score may include, but is not limited to: associating a physical product with a user account in response to a signal indicating that a user has control of the physical product; generating an efficiency-of-use score based on information associated with how the physical product is used during a period of time that the user has control of the physical product; and associating the efficiency-of-use score with the user account. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120150551 | Efficiency of use of a shared product - Systems and methods for determining efficiency-of-use scores related to uses of a product by two or more users may implement operations including, but not limited to: associating a physical product with a first user in response to a signal indicating that the first user has control of the physical product; computing an efficiency-of-use score associated with a use of the physical product by the first user; associating the physical product with a second user in response to a signal indicating that the second user has control of the physical product; and computing an efficiency-of-use score associated with a use of the physical product by the second user. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120150552 | Monitoring efficiency and ecological impact associated with a use of a product - Systems and methods for determining efficiency-of-use scores related to uses of a product by two or more users may implement operations including, but not limited to: associating a physical product with a user account associated with a user in response to a signal indicating that the user has control of the physical product; receiving data associated with use of the physical product by the user during a period of time the user has control of the physical product; computing at least one of an efficiency-of-use score and an environmental impact quantification according to the data associated with the use of the physical product by the user over a period of time the user is indicated as having control of the physical product; and publishing at least one of the efficiency-of-use score and the environmental impact quantification. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120150703 | User as part of supply chain - A method for determining an ecological impact score may include, but is not limited to: determining an ecological-impact score for acquiring a product, the ecological-impact score generated from at least information that quantifies ecological impact caused by at least a portion of a supply chain used to transport the product; and sending the ecological-impact score to a computing device. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120150733 | Ecological impact compliance - Systems and methods for providing ecological impact quantification identifiers may implement operations including, but not limited to computing at least one ecological impact quantification associated with at least one life-cycle phase of a product; and means for assigning at least one of a positive ecological impact status, a negative ecological impact status and a neutral ecological impact status with a user account according to the at least one ecological impact quantification. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120150754 | Lifecycle impact indicators - A system includes, but is not limited to, a physical product associated with a device-readable indicator, the device-readable indicator associated with a first potential-ecological-impact quantification and with a first-disposal-mode identifier describing a first mode of disposing of at least a first portion of the physical product. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120150756 | Ecological impact quantification identifiers - Systems and methods for providing ecological impact quantification identifiers may implement operations including, but not limited to: computing an ecological impact quantification associated with manufacturing at least a portion of a product according to product specification data associated with the product; and means for associating a device-readable indicator corresponding to the ecological impact quantification associated with manufacturing at least a portion of a product with a product manufactured at least partially according the product specification data. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120150758 | Efficiency of use of a common product - Systems and methods for determining efficiency-of-use scores related to uses of a product by two or more users may implement operations including, but not limited to: computing an efficiency-of-use score associated with a use of a first physical product of a set of products by a first user and an efficiency-of-use score associated with a use of a second physical product of the set of products by a second user; comparing the efficiency-of-use score associated with the use of the first physical product by the first user to the efficiency-of-use score associated with the use of the second physical product by the second user; and providing a notification according to the comparison of an efficiency-of-use score associated with the use of the first product by the first user to an efficiency-of-use score associated with the use of the second product by the second user. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120157829 | Ablative technique using compton scattered x-ray visualizing, imaging, or information providing based on matter material density - Certain aspects relatee to ablating at least some matter of an at least a portion of an individual within an at least one prescribed desired ablating region at least partially responsive to a locating the at least one prescribed desired ablating region within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual at least partially based on a material density of at least some of the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual. Certain aspects relatee to locating an at least one prescribed desired ablating region within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual at least partially responsive to the Compton X-ray scattering visualizing, imaging, or information providing within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120157830 | Matter displacement based at least partially on Compton scattered X-ray visualizing, imaging, or information providing - Certain aspects relate to locating an at least one prescribed desired displacing region within an at least some matter of an at least a portion of an individual at least partially responsive to a Compton X-ray scattering visualizing, imaging, or information providing of the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual. Certain aspects relate to displacing the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual within the at least one prescribed desired ablating region at least partially responsive to the locating the at least one prescribed desired displacing region within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual, at least partially response to the locating the at least one prescribed desired displacing region within the at least some matter of the at least the portion of the individual. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120160189 | Electromagnetic engine - A converter converts mechanical energy of a piston to and from electrical energy during each piston cycle. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120164069 | Compositions and methods for surface abrasion with frozen particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120168448 | Temperature-stabilized storage containers with directed access - Systems include one or more storage containers. A container may include one or more segments of a first ultra efficient insulation material shaped to define at least one substantially temperature-stabilized storage region, and an access region, including at least one region of the one or more segments of ultra efficient insulation material configured for at least one perforation by a perforation device, wherein one or more of the at least one perforation is configured to provide for a controlled egress of a discrete quantity of material from the at least one storage region. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120172652 | Method and system for reversible chemical modulation of neural activity - Methods and related systems for modulating neural activity by repetitively blocking conduction in peripheral neural structures with chemical blocking agents are disclosed. Methods and systems for reversing effects of chemical blocking agents and/or for producing substantially permanent conduction block are also disclosed. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120179482 | Computational systems and methods for health services planning and matching - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting user input relating to a plurality of health service option selection factors; presenting a plurality of choices for at least one of the health service option selection factors; and presenting at least one outcome output based on a selection of at least one of the plurality of choices for at least one of the health service option selection factors. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120183949 | Method, device, or system using lung sensor for detecting a physiological condition in a vertebrate subject - Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein for detecting one or more physiological conditions in lungs of a vertebrate subject. A method is described for administering at least one microparticle to lungs of a vertebrate subject, wherein the at least one microparticle includes one or more markers; wherein the one or more markers is configured to be released in response to one or more physiological conditions in the vertebrate subject; and detecting the one or more markers in a lung exhalant of the vertebrate subject. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120185304 | Disposal mode ecological impact monitoring - Systems, methods, computer-readable storage mediums including computer-readable instructions and/or circuitry for monitoring ecological impact of disposal of a product by a user may implement operations including, but not limited to: determining a disposal mode of at least a portion of a physical product associated with a user; and associating an ecological impact quantification associated with the disposal mode with a user account associated with the user. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120186685 | High Altitude structures and related methods - A system and method is described generally for providing a high altitude conduit the high altitude conduit includes a first material layer forming an elongated duct. The high altitude conduit also includes a second material layer outside the first material layer. The second material layer defines a space between the second material layer and the first material layer. A gas has a density that is less dense than that of the atmosphere outside of the second material layer. The gas is disposed in the space between the first and the second layer. An introducer is configured to provide the gas into the space between the first material layer and the second material layer. The gas causes the conduit to extend in an approximately upright orientation. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120190964 | Vasculature and lymphatic system imaging and ablation - Devices, methods, and systems related to imaging and ablation are disclosed. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120199379 | MAINTAINING INSULATORS IN POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS - An electrical power transmission system includes electrical insulators arranged to electrically isolate live power lines. Surface reconditioning units are incorporated or integrated in the insulator structures. A sensor arrangement determines surface conditions of the electrical insulators in use to isolate live power lines. In response, the surface reconditioning units automatically recondition the surfaces of the in-service electrical insulators if appropriate for maintaining the electrical insulators in healthy state. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120209090 | Systems, devices, and methods including implantable devices with anti-microbial properties - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable implant configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent microbial growth or adherence to the implant. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120211349 | PLASMON PHOTOCATALYSIS - Plasmons on a waveguide may deliver energy to photocatalyze a reaction. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120222979 | Glassy compositions - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to thermostable storage of one or more therapeutic agents, including at least one detectable indicator. In an embodiment, the one or more therapeutic agents including at least one detectable indicator are included in at least one glassy substance. Also disclosed are embodiments relating to delivery devices for administration of the thermostable therapeutic agents. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120225011 | Glassy compositions - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to thermostable storage of one or more therapeutic agents, including at least one detectable indicator. In an embodiment, the one or more therapeutic agents including at least one detectable indicator are included in at least one glassy substance. Also disclosed are embodiments relating to delivery devices for administration of the thermostable therapeutic agents. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120238835 | System, devices, and methods for real-time monitoring of cerebrospinal fluid for markers of progressive conditions - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing real-time monitoring of cerebrospinal fluid for markers of progressive conditions. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120238836 | System, devices, and methods for real-time monitoring of cerebrospinal fluid for markers of progressive conditions - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing real-time monitoring of cerebrospinal fluid for markers of progressive conditions. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120238837 | System, devices, and methods for real-time monitoring of cerebrospinal fluid for markers of progressive conditions - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing real-time monitoring of cerebrospinal fluid for markers of progressive conditions. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120238838 | System, devices, and methods for real-time monitoring of cerebrospinal fluid for markers of progressive conditions - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing real-time monitoring of cerebrospinal fluid for markers of progressive conditions. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120238839 | System, devices, and methods for real-time monitoring of cerebrospinal fluid for markers of progressive conditions - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing real-time monitoring of cerebrospinal fluid for markers of progressive conditions. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120238936 | System, devices, and methods for real-time monitoring of cerebrospinal fluid for markers of progressive conditions - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing real-time monitoring of cerebrospinal fluid for markers of progressive conditions. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120238944 | Device for Actively Removing a Target Cell from Blood or Lymph of a Vertebrate Subject - Devices, systems, and methods are described herein for controlling the level of one or more target cell types in the blood fluid and/or lymph fluid of a vertebrate subject. Devices, systems, and methods are provided that include a body defining at least one lumen configured for fluid flow; at least one controllable flow barrier to the at least one lumen; one or more sensor configured to detect one or more target cell types in blood fluid or lymph fluid of a vertebrate subject; at least one treatment region disposed within the at least one lumen; at least one reactive component disposed in the at least one treatment region; and at least one controller in communication with the one or more sensor and in communication with the at least one controllable flow barrier to the at least one lumen. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120238945 | Device for Actively Removing a Target Cell from Blood or Lymph of a Vertebrate Subject - Devices, systems, and methods are described herein for controlling the level of one or more target cell types in the blood fluid and/or lymph fluid of a vertebrate subject. Devices, systems, and methods are provided that include a body defining at least one lumen configured for fluid flow; at least one controllable flow barrier to the at least one lumen; one or more sensor configured to detect one or more target cell types in blood fluid or lymph fluid of a vertebrate subject; at least one treatment region disposed within the at least one lumen; at least one reactive component disposed in the at least one treatment region; and at least one controller in communication with the one or more sensor and in communication with the at least one controllable flow barrier to the at least one lumen. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120238948 | Device for Actively Removing a Target Cell from Blood or Lymph of a Vertebrate Subject - Devices, systems, and methods are described herein for controlling the level of one or more target cell types in the blood fluid and/or lymph fluid of a vertebrate subject. Devices and systems are provided that include a body defining at least one lumen configured for fluid flow; at least one controllable flow barrier to the at least one lumen; one or more sensor configured to detect one or more target cell types in blood fluid or lymph fluid of a vertebrate subject; at least one treatment region disposed within the at least one lumen; at least one reactive component disposed in the at least one treatment region; and at least one controller in communication with the one or more sensor and in communication with the at least one controllable flow barrier to the at least one lumen. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120240524 | MULTI-LAYER INSULATION COMPOSITE MATERIAL INCLUDING BANDGAP MATERIAL, STORAGE CONTAINER USING SAME, AND RELATED METHODS - In one embodiment, a multi-layer insulation (MLI) composite material includes a first thermally-reflective layer and a second thermally-reflective layer spaced from the first thermally-reflective layer. At least one of the first or second thermally-reflective layers includes bandgap material that is reflective to infrared electromagnetic radiation. A region between the first and second thermally-reflective layers impedes heat conduction between the first and second thermally-reflective layers. Other embodiments include a storage container including a container structure that may be at least partially formed from such MLI composite materials, and methods of using such MLI composite materials. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120253735 | Method and apparatus for operating a motor with optimized efficiency - A system and method can include a motor subject to a change in efficiency as a function of temperature and a motor cooling system. The motor cooling system can be driven to minimize the sum of energy consumed by the motor and the cooling system. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120257707 | Nuclear fuel and method of fabricating the same - A nuclear fuel includes a volume of a nuclear fuel material defined by a surface, the nuclear fuel material including a plurality of grains, some of the plurality of grains having a characteristic length along at least one dimension that is smaller than or equal to a selected distance, wherein the selected distance is suitable for maintaining adequate diffusion of a fission product from a grain interior to a grain boundary in some of the grains, the nuclear fuel material including a boundary network configured to transport the fission product from at least one grain boundary of some of the grains to the surface of the volume of the nuclear fuel material. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120265544 | Cost-effective resource apportionment technologies suitable for facilitating therapies - Configuration technologies for apportioning resources and communicating indications of potential or actual incentives based on one or more measurements or other objective indications that therapeutic components have been administered to an individual, other attributes of the therapeutic components or the individual, or other such determinants. Techniques for apportioning resources cost-effectively (between providers and other parties, e.g.) and for facilitating or handling implementations thereof or output therefrom. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120265545 | Cost-effective resource apportionment technlogies suitable for facilitating therapies - Configuration technologies for apportioning resources and communicating indications of potential or actual incentives based on one or more measurements or other objective indications that therapeutic components have been administered to an individual, other attributes of the therapeutic components or the individual, or other such determinants. Techniques for apportioning resources cost-effectively (between providers and other parties, e.g.) and for facilitating or handling implementations thereof or output therefrom. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120265546 | Cost-effective resource apportionment technologies suitable for facilitating therapies - Configuration technologies for apportioning resources and communicating indications of potential or actual incentives based on one or more measurements or other objective indications that therapeutic components have been administered to an individual, other attributes of the therapeutic components or the individual, or other such determinants. Techniques for apportioning resources cost-effectively (between providers and other parties, e.g.) and for facilitating or handling implementations thereof or output therefrom. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120265547 | Cost-effective resource apportionment technologies suitable for facilitating therapies - Configuration technologies for apportioning resources and communicating indications of potential or actual incentives based on one or more measurements or other objective indications that therapeutic components have been administered to an individual, other attributes of the therapeutic components or the individual, or other such determinants. Techniques for apportioning resources cost-effectively (between providers and other parties, e.g.) and for facilitating or handling implementations thereof or output therefrom. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120265548 | Cost-effective resource apportionment technologies suitable for facilitating therapies - Configuration technologies for apportioning resources and communicating indications of potential or actual incentives based on one or more measurements or other objective indications that therapeutic components have been administered to an individual, other attributes of the therapeutic components or the individual, or other such determinants. Techniques for apportioning resources cost-effectively (between providers and other parties, e.g.) and for facilitating or handling implementations thereof or output therefrom. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120265591 | Cost-effective resource apportionment technologies suitable for facilitating therapies - Configuration technologies for apportioning resources and communicating indications of potential or actual incentives based on one or more measurements or other objective indications that therapeutic components have been administered to an individual, other attributes of the therapeutic components or the individual, or other such determinants. Techniques for apportioning resources cost-effectively (between providers and other parties, e.g.) and for facilitating or handling implementations thereof or output therefrom. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120269684 | SYSTEMS AND DEVICES THAT UTILIZE PHOTOLYZABLE NITRIC OXIDE DONORS - The present disclosure relates to systems and devices that utilize photolyzable nitric oxide donors. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120274498 | Personal electronic device providing enhanced user environmental awareness - A personal electronic device is configured to provide enhanced user awareness of the environment responsive to data from a micro-impulse radar (MIR). | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120274502 | Personal electronic device with a micro-impulse radar - A personal electronic device such as a smart phone can include a micro-impulse radar (MIR). | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120274503 | Network and personal electronic devices operatively coupled to micro-impulse radars - A network resource can be operatively coupled to personal electronic devices that include or are operatively coupled to micro-impulse radars (MIRs). | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120276849 | Adaptive control of a personal electronic device responsive to a micro-impulse radar - A personal electronic device is configured to be adaptively controlled responsive to data from a micro-impulse radar (MIR). | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120282246 | Compositions and methods for antibody and ligand identification - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methodology, and kits thereof for identifying particular disease-associated antibodies partially based on comparative binding to a mimotope array. Isolation of identified disease-associated antibodies and uses thereof are also described. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120283113 | Compositions and methods for antibody and ligand identification - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methodology, and kits thereof for identifying particular disease-associated antibodies partially based on comparative binding to a mimotope array. Isolation of identified disease-associated antibodies and uses thereof are also described. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120283138 | System and device for reporting a result of an evaluation of a sample after queuing the result for transmission - A system or device includes an evaluation module for automatically evaluating, remotely from a health care facility, a biological sample acquired from a subject for a presence or an absence of at least one pathogen in the biological sample; an electronic memory for queuing a first result of the evaluation for transmission to an off-site entity; and a reporting module for reporting a second result of the evaluation to the subject after queuing the first result of the evaluation for transmission. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120283143 | Compositions and methods for antibody and ligand identification - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methodology, and kits thereof for identifying particular disease-associated antibodies partially based on comparative binding to a mimotope array. Isolation of identified disease-associated antibodies and uses thereof are also described. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120284037 | Computer program product for receiving a notification of a benefit after queuing the result of an evaluation of a sample for transmission - A computer program product includes a recordable-type signal bearing medium bearing computer usable code configured for causing an automatic evaluation, remotely from a health care facility, of a biological sample acquired from a subject for a presence or an absence of at least one pathogen in the biological sample; computer usable code configured for electronically queuing a first result of the evaluation for transmission to an off-site entity; and computer usable code configured for receiving a notification of a benefit for the subject after queuing the first result of the evaluation for transmission. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120284046 | Computer program product for reporting a result of an evaluation of a sample after queuing the result for transmission - A computer program product includes a recordable-type signal bearing medium bearing computer usable code configured for causing an automatic evaluation, remotely from a health care facility, of a biological sample acquired from a subject for a presence or an absence of at least one pathogen in the biological sample; computer usable code configured for electronically queuing a first result of the evaluation for transmission to an off-site entity; and computer usable code configured for reporting a second result of the evaluation to the subject after queuing the first result of the evaluation for transmission. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120284047 | Method for receiving a notification of a benefit after queuing the result of an evaluation of a sample for transmission - A method includes automatically evaluating, remotely from a health care facility, a biological sample acquired from a subject for a presence or an absence of at least one pathogen in the biological sample; electronically queuing a first result of the evaluation for transmission to an off-site entity; and receiving a notification of a benefit for the subject after queuing the first result of the evaluation for transmission. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120284048 | Method for reporting a result of an evaluation of a sample after queuing the result for transmission - A method includes automatically evaluating, remotely from a health care facility, a biological sample acquired from a subject for a presence or an absence of at least one pathogen in the biological sample; electronically queuing a first result of the evaluation for transmission to an off-site entity; and reporting a second result of the evaluation to the subject after queuing the first result of the evaluation for transmission. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120284049 | System and device for receiving a notification of a benefit after queuing the result of an evaluation of a sample for transmission - A system or device includes an evaluation module for automatically evaluating, remotely from a health care facility, a biological sample acquired from a subject for a presence or an absence of at least one pathogen in the biological sample; an electronic memory for queuing a first result of the evaluation for transmission to an off-site entity; and a benefit module for receiving a notification of a benefit for the subject after queuing the first result of the evaluation for transmission. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120289757 | Method, device and system for modulating an activity of brown adipose tissue in a vertebrate subject - Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein for treatment of a disease, disorder, or condition in a vertebrate subject. A device is provided that includes one or more cooling elements configured to be applied to one or more tissues of a vertebrate subject to modulate at least one activity of brown adipose tissue of the vertebrate subject, wherein at least a portion of the one or more cooling elements is configured to be implantable, and a programmable controller configured to provide instructions to the one or more cooling elements in response to information regarding one or more physiological conditions of the vertebrate subject. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120289758 | Method, device and system for modulating an activity of brown adipose tissue in a vertebrate subject - Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein for treatment of a disease, disorder, or condition in a vertebrate subject. A device is provided that includes one or more cooling elements configured to be applied to one or more tissues of a vertebrate subject to modulate at least one activity of brown adipose tissue of the vertebrate subject, and a programmable controller configured to provide instructions to the one or more cooling elements in response to information regarding one or more physiological conditions of the vertebrate subject. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120289761 | Method, device and system for modulating an activity of brown adipose tissue in a vertebrate subject - Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein for treatment of a disease, disorder, or condition in a vertebrate subject. A device is provided that includes one or more cooling elements configured to be applied to one or more tissues of a vertebrate subject to modulate at least one activity of brown adipose tissue of the vertebrate subject, wherein at least a portion of the one or more cooling elements is configured to be implantable, and a programmable controller configured to provide instructions to the one or more cooling elements in response to information regarding one or more physiological conditions of the vertebrate subject. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120289763 | Method, device and system for modulating an activity of brown adipose tissue in a vertebrate subject - Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein for treatment of a disease, disorder, or condition in a vertebrate subject. A device is provided that includes one or more passive cooling elements configured to be applied to one or more tissues of a vertebrate subject to modulate at least one activity of brown adipose tissue of the vertebrate subject, wherein at least a portion of the one or more passive cooling elements is configured to be implantable, and wherein the one or more passive cooling elements includes a first portion configured to be in association with the one or more tissues to be cooled, and a second portion configured to be placed in association with one or more tissues adjacent to an external epidermal tissue of the vertebrate subject. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120290023 | Method, device and system for modulating an activity of brown adipose tissue in a vertebrate subject - Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein for treatment of a disease, disorder, or condition in a vertebrate subject. A device is provided that includes one or more cooling elements configured to be applied to one or more tissues of a vertebrate subject to modulate at least one activity of brown adipose tissue of the vertebrate subject, and a programmable controller configured to provide instructions to the one or more cooling elements in response to information regarding one or more physiological conditions of the vertebrate subject. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120290051 | Method, device and system for modulating an activity of brown adipose tissue in a vertebrate subject - Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein for treatment of a disease, disorder, or condition in a vertebrate subject. A device is provided that includes one or more passive cooling elements configured to be applied to one or more tissues of a vertebrate subject to modulate at least one activity of brown adipose tissue of the vertebrate subject, wherein at least a portion of the one or more passive cooling elements is configured to be implantable, and wherein the one or more passive cooling elements includes a first portion configured to be in association with the one or more tissues to be cooled, and a second portion configured to be placed in association with one or more tissues adjacent to an external epidermal tissue of the vertebrate subject. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120296180 | SPECTROSCOPIC DETECTION OF MALARIA VIA THE EYE - Methods, apparatus, and systems for detecting hemozoin and diagnosing malaria infection are disclosed. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120313451 | BEAM POWER WITH MULTIPLE POWER ZONES - A beam power source transmits a signal indicating power availability, receives a request for power in response, and beams power in response to the request. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120316720 | VEHICLE SYSTEM FOR VARIED COMPLIANCE BENEFITS - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable selective control of an operational mode for a vehicle that is subject to an administrative standard. In some instances a qualified person or entity may attain a possible consequential result related to a user-selected vehicle operation mode that may involve a vehicle operation paradigm and/or a vehicle travel route and/or a vehicle travel destination. In some embodiments, implementation of the selected vehicle operation mode may modify a conformity status of the vehicle relative to the administrative standard. Various accessible records may be maintained regarding administrative compliance states and their respective benefits, as well as regarding certification of preferable consequential results available to qualified recipients based on a correlated vehicle operational mode. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120321671 | Method for reducing heat loss in neonatal mammalian subjects by transplanting brown adipocytes or precursors thereof - A method for modulating heat loss in a neonatal mammalian subject is disclosed herein that includes providing exogenous brown adipocytes, or precursors thereof, to an internal site in the neonatal mammalian subject. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20120324616 | SHAPE CHANGING MATERIAL - An apparatus may be configured with one or more sensors arranged to detect a first shape-related parameter, one or more control elements arranged to provide a force, and circuitry operably connected to the one or more sensors and the one or more control elements to determine the force provided to the one or more control elements. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20120330136 | SYSTEMS CONFIGURED TO LOCATE A PHOTONIC DEVICE DISPOSED IN A LIVING SUBJECT, AND RELATED APPARATUSES AND METHODS - In an embodiment, a system includes a biocompatible photonic device configured for disposal within a living subject and a location-indicating aid associated with the photonic device. The location-indicating aid is configured to facilitate locating the biocompatible photonic device within the living subject. Related apparatuses and methods of use are also disclosed. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20120330137 | SYSTEMS CONFIGURED TO LOCATE A PHOTONIC DEVICE DISPOSED IN A LIVING SUBJECT, AND RELATED APPARATUSES AND METHODS - In an embodiment, a system includes a biocompatible photonic device configured for disposal within a living subject and a location-indicating aid associated with the photonic device. The location-indicating aid is configured to facilitate locating the biocompatible photonic device within the living subject. Related apparatuses and methods of use are also disclosed. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20120330138 | SYSTEMS CONFIGURED TO LOCATE A PHOTONIC DEVICE DISPOSED IN A LIVING SUBJECT, AND RELATED APPARATUSES AND METHODS - In an embodiment, a system includes a biocompatible photonic device configured for disposal within a living subject and a location-indicating aid associated with the photonic device. The location-indicating aid is configured to facilitate locating the biocompatible photonic device within the living subject. Related apparatuses and methods of use are also disclosed. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20120330274 | Device, system, and method including micro-patterned cell treatment array - Devices, systems, or methods are disclosed herein for treatment of disease in a vertebrate subject. The device can include a quasi-planar substrate; and one or more laterally-mobile effector molecule types at least partially embedded within the quasi-planar substrate, wherein the one or more laterally-mobile effector molecule types is configured to interact with one or more cell types. The device can further include one or more sensors configured to detect at least one aspect of an interaction between the at least one of the one or more laterally-mobile effector molecule types and the one or more cell types; and a controller in communication with the one or more sensors, wherein the controller is configured to responsively initiate modification of at least one of the one or more laterally-mobile effector molecule types, the quasi-planar substrate, and the one or more cell types. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20120330281 | Device, system, and method including micro-patterned cell treatment array - Devices, systems, or methods are disclosed herein for treatment of disease in a vertebrate subject. The device can include a quasi-planar substrate; and one or more laterally-mobile effector molecule types at least partially embedded within the quasi-planar substrate, wherein the one or more laterally-mobile effector molecule types is configured to interact with one or more cell types. The device can further include one or more sensors configured to detect at least one aspect of an interaction between the at least one of the one or more laterally-mobile effector molecule types and the one or more cell types; and a controller in communication with the one or more sensors, wherein the controller is configured to responsively initiate modification of at least one of the one or more laterally-mobile effector molecule types, the quasi-planar substrate, and the one or more cell types. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20120330283 | Systems, devices, and methods to induce programmed cell death in adipose tissue - Systems, devices, and methods are described for registering treatment focal regions with adipose depot targets and for transcutaneously delivering an energy stimulus to the treatment focal regions when treatment registration information indicates that the treatment focal regions coincide with the anatomical targets. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20120330284 | Systems, devices, and methods to induce programmed cell death in adipose tissue - Systems, devices, and methods are described for registering treatment focal regions with adipose depot targets and for transcutaneously delivering an energy stimulus to the treatment focal regions when treatment registration information indicates that the treatment focal regions coincide with the anatomical targets. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130000001 | Wearable air blast protection device - Described embodiments include a system, device and method. A described device includes a first material configured to reflect a substantial portion of a specified incident air blast wave energy. The first material has an acoustic impedance substantially mismatched to air's acoustic impedance. The device includes a second material configured for wearing proximate to a human body and having attenuating-regions. A first attenuating-region has a first inelastic response to the specified incident air blast wave energy. A second attenuating-region has a second inelastic response to the specified incident air blast wave energy. At least a portion of a back surface of the first material is proximate to at least a portion of a front surface of the second material. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130000474 | Wearable air blast protection device having at least two attenuating regions - Described embodiments include a system, device and method. A described device includes a first material configured to reflect a substantial portion of a specified incident air blast wave energy. The first material has an acoustic impedance substantially mismatched to air's acoustic impedance. A second material is configured for wearing proximate to a human body. The second material includes attenuating-regions. A first attenuating-region is configured to attenuate a first range of overpressures utilizing a first inelastic response. A second attenuating-region is configured to attenuate a second range of overpressures utilizing a second inelastic response. At least a portion of the back surface of the layer of the first material is proximate to at least a portion of the front surface of the layer of the second material. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130000475 | Air blast wave protection - Described embodiments include a system, device and method. A described device includes a layer of a first material configured to reflect a substantial portion of a specified incident air blast wave energy. The layer of the first material has an acoustic impedance substantially mismatched to air's acoustic impedance, and a thickness less than about 3 mm. The device includes a layer of a second material configured to attenuate a substantial portion of the specified incident air blast wave energy utilizing an inelastic response. At least a portion of a back surface of the first material is proximate to at least a portion of a front surface of the second material. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130000476 | Wearable air blast protection device having at least two reflective regions - Described embodiments include a system, device and method. A described device includes a first material configured to reflect a substantial portion of a specified incident air blast wave energy. The first material includes a first reflective-region having a first acoustic impedance substantially mismatched to air's acoustic impedance. The first material includes a second reflective-region having a second acoustic impedance substantially less than the first acoustic impedance. The device includes a second material configured to attenuate the specified incident air blast wave energy utilizing an inelastic response. The second material is configured for wearing proximate to a human body. At least a portion of a back surface of the first material is proximate to a front surface of the second material. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130002020 | Systems and methods for controlled startup of electrical devices loading a power line - An electrical system having a plurality of devices is supplied with power by a common power supply line. One of the devices has a circuit that slows or delays device startup or activation in response to a signal indicative of power demand, draw or use by another of the plurality of devices supplied with power by the common power supply line. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130003234 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GROUNDING POWER LINE SECTIONS TO CLEAR FAULTS - Systems and methods for dynamically clearing faults in a power transmission line involve automatically terminating ends of a section of the power line while preserving electrical and/or physical continuity of the power line. The terminating of the ends is reversed at about voltage zero-crossings in the power line to clear a fault. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130006438 | Systems and methods for controlled startup of electrical devices loading a power line - An electrical system having a plurality of devices is supplied with power by a common power supply line. One of the devices has a circuit that slows or delays device startup or activation in response to a signal indicative of power demand, draw or use by another of the plurality of devices supplied with power by the common power supply line. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130011332 | Frozen Compositions and Methods for Piercing a Substrate - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130016421 | MAGNETIC CONTROL OF SURFACE STATES - A magnetic field may be applied to a plasmon path to affect plasmon propagation. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130019928 | SYSTEMS CONFIGURED TO POWER AT LEAST ONE DEVICE DISPOSED IN A LIVING SUBJECT, AND RELATED APPARATUSES AND METHODS - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to systems configured to power at least one device disposed in a living subject, apparatuses configured to be disposed in a living subject and export power stored in an energy-storage device, and related methods of powering at least one device disposed in the living subject. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130027919 | SYSTEMS CONFIGURED TO POWER AT LEAST ONE DEVICE DISPOSED IN A LIVING SUBJECT, AND RELATED APPARATUSES AND METHODS - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to systems configured to power at least one device disposed in a living subject, apparatuses configured to be disposed in a living subject and export power stored in an energy-storage device, and related methods of powering at least one device disposed in the living subject. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130027920 | SYSTEMS CONFIGURED TO POWER AT LEAST ONE DEVICE DISPOSED IN A LIVING SUBJECT, AND RELATED APPARATUSES AND METHODS - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to systems configured to power at least one device disposed in a living subject, apparatuses configured to be disposed in a living subject and export power stored in an energy-storage device, and related methods of powering at least one device disposed in the living subject. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130030502 | SYSTEMS CONFIGURED TO POWER AT LEAST ONE DEVICE DISPOSED IN A LIVING SUBJECT, AND RELATED APPARATUSES AND METHODS - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to systems configured to power at least one device disposed in a living subject, apparatuses configured to be disposed in a living subject and export power stored in an energy-storage device, and related methods of powering at least one device disposed in the living subject. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130034288 | DISTORTION COMPENSATED IMAGING - Certain aspects can relate to responsive to the at least some input compensating information, imaging the at least the portion of the individual in a manner to limit at least some distorting effects of the at least the portion of the at least one distorting feature associated with the at least the portion of the individual at least partially by modifying a non-optical electromagnetic output from an imaging modality as applied to the at least the portion of the at least one distorting feature associated with the at least the portion of the individual. Certain aspects can relate to creating at least one conformal absence of a non-optical electromagnetic output to limit distortion to an imaging of an at least a portion of an individual resulting at least partially from at least one distorting feature associated with the at least the portion of the individual. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130034527 | MITOCHONDRIAL ENHANCEMENT OF CELLS - Certain embodiments disclosed herein include, but are not limited to, at least one of compositions, methods, devices, systems, kits, or products regarding rejuvenation or preservation of stem cells. Certain embodiments disclosed herein include, but are not limited to, methods of modifying stem cells, or methods of administering modified stem cells to at least one biological tissue. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130035591 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATICALLY INSERTING A NEEDLE INTO A LIVING SUBJECT - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to systems and methods for automatically inserting a needle into an insertion-target region of a living subject in response to a machine-vision system locating the insertion-target region. In an embodiment, a needle insertion system includes a moveable needle configured to be inserted into a living subject, a machine-vision system configured to locate an insertion-target region of the living subject, control electrical circuitry, and an actuator coupled to the control electrical circuitry. The control electrical circuitry may be coupled to the machine-vision system to receive location information therefrom about the insertion-target region, and configured to output needle targeting instructions. The actuator may be coupled to the control electrical circuitry to receive the needle targeting instructions therefrom and coupled to the moveable needle. The actuator may be configured to move the moveable needle to the insertion-target region automatically in response to receiving the needle targeting instructions from the control electrical circuitry. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130035786 | Vending devices having ad-watching as consideration - Systems and methods for vending devices having ad-watching as consideration are described. In some implementations, a vending apparatus includes a dispensing portion operable to dispense a product (e.g. electricity) to a user; a communication portion operable to provide a communicable content (e.g. an advertisement) to the user; and a control system operatively coupled to the dispensing portion and the communication portion. The control system receives a signal indicative of a consent by the user to receive or review the communicable content at least partially in exchange for the product, and after receipt of the signal, causes the communication portion to provide the communicable content to the user and causes the dispensing portion to dispense the product to the user. In further implementations, the apparatus may include a monitoring system operable to determine whether the user is receiving or reviewing the communicable content. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130038330 | Systems, Devices, Methods, and Compositions Including Ferromagnetic Structures - Magnetic resonance systems, devices, methods, and compositions are provided. A nuclear magnetic resonance imaging composition includes, but is not limited to, a plurality of ferromagnetic microstructures configured to generate a time-invariant magnetic field within at least a portion of one or more internal surface-defined voids. In an embodiment, at least one of the plurality of ferromagnetic microstructures includes one or more targeting moieties attached thereof. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130041253 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATICALLY INSERTING A NEEDLE INTO A LIVING SUBJECT - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to systems and methods for automatically inserting a needle into an insertion-target region of a living subject in response to a machine-vision system locating the insertion-target region. In an embodiment, a needle insertion system includes a moveable needle configured to be inserted into a living subject, a machine-vision system configured to locate an insertion-target region of the living subject, control electrical circuitry, and an actuator coupled to the control electrical circuitry. The control electrical circuitry may be coupled to the machine-vision system to receive location information therefrom about the insertion-target region, and configured to output needle targeting instructions. The actuator may be coupled to the control electrical circuitry to receive the needle targeting instructions therefrom and coupled to the moveable needle. The actuator may be configured to move the moveable needle to the insertion-target region automatically in response to receiving the needle targeting instructions from the control electrical circuitry. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130043974 | Systematic distillation of status data relating to regimen compliance - Configuration technologies for cost-effectively monitoring indicia of regimen compliance or noncompliance in response to one or more indications of symptoms or actions or other data on data-bearing media or in wireless transmissions, such as implementing techniques for providing or preventing access or otherwise acting on or communicating incremental or definitive indicia of compliance or noncompliance. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130043975 | Systematic distillation of status data relating to regimen compliance - Configuration technologies for cost-effectively monitoring indicia of regimen compliance or noncompliance in response to one or more indications of symptoms or actions or other data on data-bearing media or in wireless transmissions, such as implementing techniques for providing or preventing access or otherwise acting on or communicating incremental or definitive indicia of compliance or noncompliance. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130043991 | Systematic distillation of status data relating to regimen compliance - Configuration technologies for cost-effectively monitoring indicia of regimen compliance or noncompliance in response to one or more indications of symptoms or actions or other data on data-bearing media or in wireless transmissions, such as implementing techniques for providing or preventing access or otherwise acting on or communicating incremental or definitive indicia of compliance or noncompliance. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130043993 | Systematic distillation of status data relating to regimen compliance - Configuration technologies for cost-effectively monitoring indicia of regimen compliance or noncompliance in response to one or more indications of symptoms or actions or other data on data-bearing media or in wireless transmissions, such as implementing techniques for providing or preventing access or otherwise acting on or communicating incremental or definitive indicia of compliance or noncompliance. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130046153 | Systematic distillation of status data relating to regimen compliance - Configuration technologies for cost-effectively monitoring indicia of regimen compliance or noncompliance in response to one or more indications of symptoms or actions or other data on data-bearing media or in wireless transmissions, such as implementing techniques for providing or preventing access or otherwise acting on or communicating incremental or definitive indicia of compliance or noncompliance. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130046173 | Devices and methods for recording information on a subject's body - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for visibly or non-visibly indicating a subject has received a medical treatment. In certain embodiments, a subject receives an information mark in conjunction with a medical treatment. In certain embodiments, the information mark includes unique information relating to the subject. In certain embodiments, devices, computer systems, and methods relate to reading an information mark on a subject, and optionally determining if further medical treatment of the subject is warranted. In certain embodiments, receipt of an information mark entitles a subject to a reward. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130046182 | Devices and Methods for Recording Information on a Subject's Body - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for visibly or non-visibly indicating a subject has received a medical treatment. In certain embodiments, a subject receives an information mark in conjunction with a medical treatment. In certain embodiments, the information mark includes unique information relating to the subject. In certain embodiments, the information mark is fluorescent or phosphorescent. In certain embodiments, devices, computer systems, and methods relate to reading an information mark on a subject, and optionally determining if further medical treatment of the subject is warranted. In certain embodiments, receipt of an information mark entitles a subject to a reward. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130046227 | Devices and Methods for Recording Information on a Subject's Body - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for visibly or non-visibly indicating a subject has received a medical treatment. In certain embodiments, a subject receives an information mark in conjunction with a medical treatment. In certain embodiments, the information mark includes unique information relating to the subject. In certain embodiments, the information mark is fluorescent or phosphorescent. In certain embodiments, the information mark includes one or more magnetic particles. In certain embodiments, the information mark includes a combination of magnetic particles, fluorescent particles, phosphorescent particles, and/or multi-spectral ink. In certain embodiments, devices, computer systems, and methods relate to reading an information mark on a subject, and optionally determining if further medical treatment of the subject is warranted. In certain embodiments, receipt of an information mark entitles a subject to a reward. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130046235 | Devices and methods for recording information on a subject's body - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for visibly or non-visibly indicating a subject has received a medical treatment. In certain embodiments, a subject receives an information mark in conjunction with a medical treatment. In certain embodiments, the information mark includes unique information relating to the subject. In certain embodiments, devices, computer systems, and methods relate to reading an information mark on a subject, and optionally determining if further medical treatment of the subject is warranted. In certain embodiments, receipt of an information mark entitles a subject to a reward. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130046477 | Systematic distillation of status data relating to regimen compliance - Configuration technologies for cost-effectively monitoring indicia of regimen compliance or noncompliance in response to one or more indications of symptoms or actions or other data on data-bearing media or in wireless transmissions, such as implementing techniques for providing or preventing access or otherwise acting on or communicating incremental or definitive indicia of compliance or noncompliance. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130046555 | Devices and methods for recording information on a subject's body - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for visibly or non-visibly indicating a subject has received a medical treatment. In certain embodiments, a subject receives an information mark in conjunction with a medical treatment. In certain embodiments, the information mark includes unique information relating to the subject. In certain embodiments, devices, computer systems, and methods relate to reading an information mark on a subject, and optionally determining if further medical treatment of the subject is warranted. In certain embodiments, receipt of an information mark entitles a subject to a reward. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130049931 | Systems, devices, methods, and admixtures of transponders and food products for indication of food attributes - Systems, devices, admixtures, and methods are described including transponder devices (e.g., a palatable transponder, an edible transponder, a palatable radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, an edible RFID tag, etc.) for admixing with a food product. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130049932 | Systems, devices, methods, and admixtures of transponders and food products for indication of food attributes - Systems, devices, admixtures, and methods are described including transponder devices (e.g., a palatable transponder, an edible transponder, a palatable radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, an edible RFID tag, etc.) for admixing with a food product. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130049933 | Systems, devices, methods, and admixtures including interrogators and interrogation of tags for indication of food attributes - Systems, devices, admixtures, and methods are described including transponder devices (e.g., a palatable transponder, an edible transponder, a palatable radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, an edible RFID tag, etc.) for admixing with a food product. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130049934 | Systems, devices, methods, and admixtures including interrogators and interrogation of tags for indication of food attributes - Systems, devices, admixtures, and methods are described including transponder devices (e.g., a palatable transponder, an edible transponder, a palatable radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, an edible RFID tag, etc.) for admixing with a food product. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130058470 | Computational systems and methods for identifying a communications partner - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one telephone communication from at least one member of a network; disambiguating the at least one search term including associating the at least one search term with at least one of network-participation identifier data or device-identifier data; and presenting the sender profile in association with the at least one telephone communication. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130059572 | Computational systems and methods for identifying a communications partner - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one telephone communication from at least one member of a network; disambiguating the at least one search term including associating the at least one search term with at least one of network-participation identifier data or device-identifier data; and presenting the sender profile in association with the at least one telephone communication. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130060619 | Computational systems and methods for regulating information flow during interactions - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one request for personal information from a party to a transaction; evaluating the transaction; and negotiating presentation of at least one persona to the party to the transaction at least partly based on an evaluation of the transaction. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130060620 | Computational systems and methods for regulating information flow during interactions - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one request for personal information from a party to a transaction; evaluating the transaction; and negotiating presentation of at least one persona to the party to the transaction at least partly based on an evaluation of the transaction. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130060624 | Computational systems and methods for regulating information flow during interactions - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one persona from a party to a transaction; evaluating the transaction; and negotiating receipt of at least one different persona from the party to the transaction at least partly based on an evaluation of the transaction. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130060625 | Computational systems and methods for regulating information flow during interactions - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one persona from a party to a transaction; evaluating the transaction; and negotiating receipt of at least one different persona from the party to the transaction at least partly based on an evaluation of the transaction. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130060665 | Computational systems and methods for disambiguating search terms corresponding to network members - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one search term corresponding to at least one member of a network; disambiguating the at least one search term including associating the at least one search term with at least one of network-participation identifier data or device-identifier data; and presenting a disambiguated search term at least partly based on at least one of the network-participation identifier data or the device-identifier data. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130060695 | Computational systems and methods for regulating information flow during interactions - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one request for personal information from a party to a transaction; evaluating the transaction; selecting a persona at least partly based on an evaluation of the transaction, wherein the persona is linked to a unique identifier that is at least partly based on a user's device-identifier data and the user's network-participation data; and presenting the persona in response to the request for personal information. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130060759 | Computational systems and methods for disambiguating search terms corresponding to network members - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one search term corresponding to at least one member of a network; disambiguating the at least one search term including associating the at least one search term with at least one of network-participation identifier data or device-identifier data; and presenting a disambiguated search term at least partly based on at least one of the network-participation identifier data or the device-identifier data. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130060848 | Computational systems and methods for linking users of devices - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting device-identifier data corresponding to at least one communication device; accepting network-participation identifier data associated with a verified real-world user associated with the at least one communication device; and assigning a unique identifier at least partly based on the device-identifier data and the network-participation identifier data. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130060850 | Computational systems and methods for regulating information flow during interactions - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one indication of an interaction involving at least one member of a network; creating a persona corresponding to the at least one member of a network, wherein the persona is at least partly based on the indication of an interaction; and presenting the persona for use in the interaction involving the at least one member of the network. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130060851 | Computational systems and methods for regulating information flow during interactions - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one indication of an interaction involving at least one member of a network; creating a persona corresponding to the at least one member of a network, wherein the persona is at least partly based on the indication of an interaction; and presenting the persona for use in the interaction involving the at least one member of the network. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130060852 | Computational systems and methods for regulating information flow during interactions - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one request for personal information from a party to a transaction; evaluating the transaction; selecting a persona at least partly based on an evaluation of the transaction, wherein the persona is linked to a unique identifier that is at least partly based on a user's device-identifier data and the user's network-participation data; and presenting the persona in response to the request for personal information. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130060866 | Computational systems and methods for identifying a communications partner - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one email communication from at least one member of a network; disambiguating the at least one search term including associating the at least one search term with at least one of network-participation identifier data or device-identifier data; and presenting the sender profile in association with the at least one email communication. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130060867 | Computational systems and methods for identifying a communications partner - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one email communication from at least one member of a network; disambiguating the at least one search term including associating the at least one search term with at least one of network-participation identifier data or device-identifier data; and presenting the sender profile in association with the at least one email communication. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130060868 | Computational systems and methods for identifying a communications partner - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one social network message from at least one member of a network; disambiguating the at least one search term including associating the at least one search term with at least one of network-participation identifier data or device-identifier data; and presenting the sender profile in association with the at least one. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130060869 | Computational systems and methods for identifying a communications partner - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one social network message from at least one member of a network; disambiguating the at least one search term including associating the at least one search term with at least one of network-participation identifier data or device-identifier data; and presenting the sender profile in association with the at least one. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130061050 | Computational systems and methods for linking users of devices - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting device-identifier data corresponding to at least one communication device; accepting network-participation identifier data associated with a verified real-world user associated with the at least one communication device; and assigning a unique identifier at least partly based on the device-identifier data and the network-participation identifier data. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130061332 | Computational systems and methods for verifying personal information during transactions - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accessing at least one persona that includes a unique identifier that is at least partly based on a first user's device-identifier data and the first user's network-participation data; verifying the persona by comparing the first user's device-identifier data and the first user's network-participation data of the unique identifier to a second user's device-identifier data and the second user's network-participation data; and presenting the persona in response to a request for personal information. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130061333 | Computational systems and methods for verifying personal information during transactions - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accessing at least one persona that includes a unique identifier that is at least partly based on a first user's device-identifier data and the first user's network-participation data; verifying the persona by comparing the first user's device-identifier data and the first user's network-participation data of the unique identifier to a second user's device-identifier data and the second user's network-participation data; and presenting the persona in response to a request for personal information. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130062527 | Systems, devices, and methods including Implants for managing cumulative x-ray radiation dosage including x-ray radiation direction determination devices - Systems, devices, and methods are described including implantable radiation sensing devices having exposure determination devices that determines exposure information based on the at least one in vivo measurand output. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130062528 | Systems, devices, and methods including implants for managing cumulative X-ray radiation dosage - Systems, devices, and methods are described including implantable radiation sensing devices having exposure determination devices that determines cumulative exposure information based on the at least one in vivo measurand. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130064348 | Systems, devices, and methods including implants for managing cumulative x-ray radiation dosage - Systems, devices, and methods are described including implantable radiation sensing devices having exposure determination devices that determines cumulative exposure information based on the at least one in vivo measurand. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130064349 | Systems, Devices, and methods including implants for managing cumulative x-ray radiation dosage - Systems, devices, and methods are described including implantable radiation sensing devices having exposure determination devices that determines cumulative exposure information based on the at least one in vivo measurand. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130070069 | Coregistering images of a region of interest during several conditions using a landmark subsurface feature - Described embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product. A described system includes an image coregistration circuit that coregisters a first depiction of a region of interest of a mammalian body part during a first condition by a reference medical image and a second depiction of the region of interest of the mammalian body part during a second condition by a target medical image. The coregistration is at least partially based on the first spatial relationship and on the second spatial relationship. The described system includes a computer-readable media configured to maintain informational data corresponding to the coregistration of the first depiction of the region of interest and the second depiction of the region of interest. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130070972 | Patient verification based on a landmark subsurface feature of the patient's body part - Described embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product. A described system includes a feature matching circuit that receives a first reference image that includes a representation of a distinctive landmark subsurface feature of a body part of a known patient and a second reference image that includes a representation of a contemporaneously acquired landmark subsurface feature of a body part of a person presenting. A feature matching circuit determines a correspondence between the distinctive landmark subsurface feature of a body part of a known patient and the contemporaneously-acquired landmark subsurface feature of a body part of a person presenting. A data circuit generates informational data indicative of a verification of the person presenting with respect to the known patient, the verification at least partially based on the determined correspondence between the distinctive landmark subsurface feature and the contemporaneously-acquired landmark subsurface feature. A communication circuit outputs the informational data. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130070978 | Creating a subsurface feature atlas of at least two subsurface features - Described embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product. A described system includes a receiver circuit that receives at least two reference images that each includes a respective landmark subsurface feature of a mammalian body part; and that receives data indicative of a respective spatial relationship among each respective landmark subsurface feature. The system includes a coordinate analysis circuit that determines a common frame of reference at least partially based on a landmark subsurface feature included in a reference image. The system includes a registration circuit that registers the respective landmark subsurface feature of the mammalian body part included in each reference image. The registration is based on the determined common frame of reference and on the data indicative of a respective spatial relationship. The system maintains informational data corresponding to the registration of the respective landmark subsurface features of the mammalian body part in a computer-readable media. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130070979 | Registering regions of interest of a body part to a coordinate system - Described embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product. A described system includes a receiver circuit that receives at least two medical images that each includes a respective region of interest of a mammalian body part. The receiver circuit also receives at least two reference images that each includes a respective landmark subsurface feature of the mammalian body part. Each landmark subsurface feature has a respective spatial relationship to a respective region of interest. The system includes a coordinate analysis circuit configured to determine a common frame of reference at least partially based on a landmark subsurface feature included in a reference image. The system includes a registration circuit configured to register the respective regions of interest. The registration is based on the determined common frame of reference. The system includes a computer-readable media configured to maintain informational data corresponding to the respective registered regions of interest. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130070980 | Confirming that an image includes at least a portion of a target region of interest - Described embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product. A described system includes a receiver circuit that receives a first medical image. The first medical image includes a selected target region of interest of an individual patient's body part, and a landmark subsurface feature of the individual patient's body part having a first spatial relationship with the selected target region. The receiver circuit receives a second medical image that includes a candidate region of interest of the individual patient's body part, and a landmark feature of the individual's patient body part having a second spatial relationship with the candidate region. A feature matching circuit determines a correspondence between the candidate landmark subsurface feature and the associated landmark subsurface feature. A reporting circuit generates informational data indicating the second medical image includes at least a portion of the selected target region of interest. A communication circuit outputs the informational data. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130070981 | Guidance information indicating an operational proximity of a body-insertable device to a region of interest - Described embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product. A described system includes a receiver circuit that receives a first reference image that includes an objective landmark subsurface feature of a mammalian body part, and a second reference image that includes a present-location landmark subsurface feature of the mammalian body part. A feature matching circuit determines a substantial correspondence between the objective landmark subsurface feature and a first atlas subsurface feature, and a substantial correspondence between the present-location landmark subsurface feature and a second atlas subsurface feature. A location analysis circuit determines a fourth spatial relationship between the destination region of interest and a distal end portion of the body-insertable device deployed operationally proximate to the mammalian body part. An indicator circuit generates informational data indicative of the determined fourth spatial relationship. The system includes a computer-readable media configured to maintain the informational data. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130070989 | Registering a region of interest of a body part to a landmark subsurface feature of the body part - Described embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product. A described system includes a receiver circuit configured to receive a medical image that includes a region of interest of a mammalian body part, and a reference image that includes a landmark subsurface feature of the mammalian body part, the landmark subsurface feature having a spatial relationship to the region of interest. The system includes a registration circuit configured to register the region of interest and the landmark subsurface feature of the mammalian body part. The system includes a computer-readable, recordable-type media configured to maintain informational data corresponding to the registration of the region of interest and the landmark subsurface feature of the mammalian body part. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130071319 | Compositions and Methods for Surface Abrasion with Frozen Particles - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130072761 | Listing instances of a body-insertable device being proximate to target regions of interest - A described system includes a feature matching circuit that determines a correspondence between a present-location landmark subsurface feature of a body part of an individual patient and a candidate reference landmark subsurface feature of the individual patient body part. The present-location landmark subsurface feature has a first spatial relationship to a distal end portion of a body-insertable device deployed in the individual patient. The candidate reference landmark subsurface feature has a second spatial relationship to a particular selected target region of interest of at least two selected target regions of interest. An event data circuit generates data indicative of a proximity event that includes the distal end portion of a body-insertable device being proximate to the particular target region of interest. A list management circuit adds the proximity event to a proximity event list. A computer-readable media maintains informational data corresponding to the proximity event list. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130072779 | Reporting imaged portions of a patient's body part - Described embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product. In a described system, a receiver circuit receives at least two reference images of a patient body part. Each reference image includes a respective landmark subsurface feature of the patient body part, and each imaged landmark subsurface feature has a respective spatial relationship to a respective region of a surface of the patient body part imaged during a medical examination. A feature matching circuit determines a correspondence between (x) each atlas landmark subsurface feature of the patient body part included in a landmark subsurface feature atlas and (y) each respective imaged landmark subsurface feature. A reporting circuit generates informational data reporting a depiction of an area of the surface of the patient body part by at least two adjacent imaged regions of the surface of the patient body part. A communication circuit outputs the informational data. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130072783 | Indicating proximity of a body-insertable device to a destination region of interest - Described embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product. A described system includes a receiver circuit that receives a first reference image that includes an objective landmark subsurface feature of a mammalian body part, and receives a second reference image that includes a present-location landmark subsurface feature of the mammalian body part. The objective landmark subsurface feature has a first spatial relationship to a destination region of interest of the mammalian body part. The present-location landmark subsurface feature has a second spatial relationship to a distal end portion of a body-insertable device. The system includes a feature matching circuit that determines a substantial correspondence between the present-location landmark subsurface feature and the objective landmark subsurface feature. The system includes a proximity indicator circuit that generates informational data indicative of an operational proximity of the distal end portion of the body-insertable device to the destination region of interest. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130074107 | POWER SOURCE FOR IN-TRANSIT ELECTRONIC MEDIA - Exemplary methods, systems and components are implemented on a multipassenger transit vehicle to provide passenger access to a pre-assigned interactive electronic media device associated with a passenger identification (ID) code or associated with an on-board situs location. The electronic media device may include a storage component, and a battery module that can periodically be replaced or recharged. Security techniques may provide protection against unauthorized usage of each electronic media device, and also help prevent unauthorized removal of the electronic media device from its approved location in the transit vehicle. Selective content may be accessible or downloaded via a communication node, wherein such content may include application programs or informational data specifically correlated with a media device location or a designated vehicle passenger. Selective content and/or operation capability for the electronic media device may be varied based on predetermined qualifications or passenger request. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130074111 | In-transit electronic media with location-based content - Exemplary methods, systems and components are implemented on a multipassenger transit vehicle to provide passenger access to a pre-assigned interactive electronic media device associated with a passenger identification (ID) code or associated with an on-board situs location. The electronic media device may include a storage component, and a battery module that can periodically be replaced or recharged. Security techniques may provide protection against unauthorized usage of each electronic media device, and also help prevent unauthorized removal of the electronic media device from its approved location in the transit vehicle. Selective content may be accessible or downloaded via a communication node, wherein such content may include application programs or informational data specifically correlated with a media device location or a designated vehicle passenger. Selective content and/or operation capability for the electronic media device may be varied based on predetermined qualifications or passenger request. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130074112 | Secure electronic media for in-transit passenger usage - Exemplary methods, systems and components are implemented on a multipassenger transit vehicle to provide passenger access to a pre-assigned interactive electronic media device associated with a passenger identification (ID) code or associated with an on-board situs location. The electronic media device may include a storage component, and a battery module that can periodically be replaced or recharged. Security techniques may provide protection against unauthorized usage of each electronic media device, and also help prevent unauthorized removal of the electronic media device from its approved location in the transit vehicle. Selective content may be accessible or downloaded via a communication node, wherein such content may include application programs or informational data specifically correlated with a media device location or a designated vehicle passenger. Selective content and/or operation capability for the electronic media device may be varied based on predetermined qualifications or passenger request. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130074115 | In-transit electronic media with Customized passenger-related content - Exemplary methods, systems and components are implemented on a multipassenger transit vehicle to provide passenger access to a pre-assigned interactive electronic media device associated with a passenger identification (ID) code or associated with an on-board situs location. The electronic media device may include a storage component, and a battery module that can periodically be replaced or recharged. Security techniques may provide protection against unauthorized usage of each electronic media device, and also help prevent unauthorized removal of the electronic media device from its approved location in the transit vehicle. Selective content may be accessible or downloaded via a communication node, wherein such content may include application programs or informational data specifically correlated with a media device location or a designated vehicle passenger. Selective content and/or operation capability for the electronic media device may be varied based on predetermined qualifications or passenger request. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130079582 | Device, Method, and System for Neural Modulation as Vaccine Adjuvant in a Vertebrate Subject - A method for enhancing an immune response in a vertebrate subject is described. The method includes providing at least one energy stimulus configured to modulate one or more nervous system components of the vertebrate subject, and administering one or more immunogen to the vertebrate subject, wherein the at least one energy stimulus and the one or more immunogen are provided in a combination and in a temporal sequence sufficient to enhance an immune response in the vertebrate subject. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130081875 | Umbilical technique for robotic mineral mole - Exemplary methods, systems and components disclosed herein provide propagation of light signals from an external source to a borehole mining mole which includes an optical/electric transducer configured to provide propulsive power for the borehole mining mole and its associated mineral prospecting tools. Some embodiments include one or more umbilicals connected from a remote source location to an onboard reel incorporated with the borehole mining mole. The umbilicals are spooled outwardly or inwardly from the onboard reel during traverse of the borehole mining mole along a path in an earthen environment. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130081876 | Optical power for self-propelled mineral mole - Exemplary methods, systems and components disclosed herein provide propagation of light signals from an external source to a borehole mining mole which includes an optical/electric transducer configured to provide propulsive power for the borehole mining mole and its associated mineral prospecting tools. Some embodiments include one or more umbilicals connected from a remote source location to an onboard reel incorporated with the borehole mining mole. The umbilicals are spooled outwardly or inwardly from the onboard reel during traverse of the borehole mining mole along a path in an earthen environment. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130085802 | Publication of efficiency and ecological impact data to a social media interface - Systems and methods for determining efficiency-of-use scores related to uses of a product by two or more users may implement operations including, but not limited to: computing at least one of an efficiency-of-use score and an environmental impact quantification according to data associated with a use of a physical product by a user over a period of time the user is indicated as having control of the physical product; and publishing the at least one of an efficiency-of-use score and an ecological impact quantification associated with the use of the product by the user to a social media interface. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130097669 | Behavioral fingerprint controlled theft detection and recovery - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: determining a behavioral fingerprint associated with a network accessible user of one or more devices, the behavioral fingerprint providing a current status of the network accessible user; and disabling the one or more devices automatically as a function of the determined behavioral fingerprint. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130097683 | Trust verification schema based transaction authorization - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: for determining one or more behavioral fingerprints associated with one or more network accessible users; relationally mapping the one or more behavioral fingerprints to generate a trust verification schema associated with the one or more network accessible users; and determining whether to authenticate one or more transactions via the trust verification schema. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130099197 | DOPED GRAPHENE ELECTRONIC MATERIALS - A graphene substrate is doped with one or more functional groups to form an electronic device. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130099598 | SYSTEMS CONFIGURED TO TRANSMIT OPTICAL POWER SIGNALS TRANSDERMALLY OUT OF A LIVING SUBJECT, AND DEVICES AND METHODS - In an embodiment, a system includes an internal optical power transmitter configured to be disposed within a living subject. The internal optical power transmitter includes a power source configured to provide electrical energy and an electrical-optical converter operably coupled to the power source. The electrical-optical converter may be configured to convert at least a portion of the electrical energy into one or more optical power signals transdermally transmittable out of the living subject. The system further includes an external optical-electrical converter configured to convert the one or more optical power signals into one or more electrical power signals and at least one external device configured to be operably coupled to the external optical-electrical converter and powered by the one or more electrical power signals. Embodiments of methods, biocompatible electrical-optical converters, and internal optical power transmitters are also disclosed. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130103116 | SYSTEMS CONFIGURED TO TRANSMIT OPTICAL POWER SIGNALS TRANSDERMALLY OUT OF A LIVING SUBJECT, AND DEVICES AND METHODS - In an embodiment, a system includes an internal optical power transmitter configured to be disposed within a living subject. The internal optical power transmitter includes a power source configured to provide electrical energy and an electrical-optical converter operably coupled to the power source. The electrical-optical converter may be configured to convert at least a portion of the electrical energy into one or more optical power signals transdermally transmittable out of the living subject. The system further includes an external optical-electrical converter configured to convert the one or more optical power signals into one or more electrical power signals and at least one external device configured to be operably coupled to the external optical-electrical converter and powered by the one or more electrical power signals. Embodiments of methods, biocompatible electrical-optical converters, and internal optical power transmitters are also disclosed. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130103117 | SYSTEMS CONFIGURED TO TRANSMIT OPTICAL POWER SIGNALS TRANSDERMALLY OUT OF A LIVING SUBJECT, AND DEVICES AND METHODS - In an embodiment, a system includes an internal optical power transmitter configured to be disposed within a living subject. The internal optical power transmitter includes a power source configured to provide electrical energy and an electrical-optical converter operably coupled to the power source. The electrical-optical converter may be configured to convert at least a portion of the electrical energy into one or more optical power signals transdermally transmittable out of the living subject. The system further includes an external optical-electrical converter configured to convert the one or more optical power signals into one or more electrical power signals and at least one external device configured to be operably coupled to the external optical-electrical converter and powered by the one or more electrical power signals. Embodiments of methods, biocompatible electrical-optical converters, and internal optical power transmitters are also disclosed. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130104203 | BEHAVIORAL FINGERPRINT BASED AUTHENTICATION - A computationally-implemented method, for certain example embodiments, may include, but is not limited to: determining that a first user of a computing device is associated with the computing device; and determining a level of authentication associated with the first user via the computing device, the level of authentication at least partially based on a behavioral fingerprint. In addition to the foregoing, other example aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and written description forming a part of the present disclosure. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130104733 | Air-treatment mask systems, and related methods and air-treatment masks | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130106682 | Context-sensitive query enrichment | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130106683 | Context-sensitive query enrichment | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130106685 | Context-sensitive query enrichment | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130106695 | Context-sensitive query enrichment | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130106892 | Context-sensitive query enrichment | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130106893 | Context-sensitive query enrichment | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130106894 | Context-sensitive query enrichment | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130109568 | Compositions and Methods for Therapeutic Delivery with Microorganisms | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130109934 | Device for Passively Removing a Target Component from Blood or Lymph of a Vertebrate Subject | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130110804 | Context-sensitive query enrichment | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130112897 | Systems, devices, methods, and compositions including fluidized x-ray shielding compositions - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an x-ray shielding system including a flexible layer including a support structure having a plurality of interconnected interstitial spaces that provide a circulation network for an x-ray shielding fluid composition. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130112898 | Systems, devices, methods, and compositions including fluidized x-ray shielding compositions - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an x-ray shielding system including a flexible layer including a support structure having a plurality of interconnected interstitial spaces that provide a circulation network for an x-ray shielding fluid composition. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130112924 | Systems, devices, methods, and compositions including fluidized x-ray shielding compositions - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an x-ray shielding system including a flexible layer including a support structure having a plurality of interconnected interstitial spaces that provide a circulation network for an x-ray shielding fluid composition. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130113282 | Systems and methods for operation of an AC power supply distribution circuit - Systems and methods for operation of an AC power supply distribution circuit that has a limited supply capacity rely on dynamically measured available load capacity to regulate operation of the AC power supply circuit, and existing and potential loads, to avoid fault or damage. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130113285 | Smart circuit breaker - A smart circuit breaker for an AC power supply circuit that has a limited capacity for supplying power to one or more electrical loads. Smart circuit breaker includes a sensing circuit to dynamically determine the available load capacity of the AC power supply circuit. A reporting circuit reports the dynamically available load capacity to a controller, an existing electrical load, and/or a potential electrical load on the AC power supply circuit. The AC power supply circuit, the existing electrical load, and/or the potential electrical load can adjust operations based on the reported availability of load capacity. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130116615 | Inflatable cuff with built-in drug delivery device for dynamic drug therapy response to blood pressure incidents - An inflatable cuff in a blood pressure-measurement system is integrated with a drug delivery device. The drug delivery device is configured to automatically deliver a drug dermally or transdermally to the individual in response to the measured blood pressures. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130116663 | Systems and methods for dynamic drug therapy response to blood pressure incidents - A dermal or transdermal drug-delivery skin patch has a blood pressure sensor structurally integrated or built into it. The skin patch when attached to a skin portion of an individual determines a blood pressure of the individual and in response needle-lessly delivers a treatment drug to the individual if necessary. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130117214 | Behavioral Fingerprinting Via Derived Personal Relation - Disclosed herein are example embodiments for behavioral fingerprinting via derived personal relation. For certain example embodiments, at least one indication of personal relation for at least one authorized user may be derived via at least one user-device interaction, and the at least one indication of personal relation may be incorporated into at least one behavioral fingerprint that is associated with the at least one authorized user, the at least one behavioral fingerprint including one or more indicators of utilization of one or more user devices by the at least one authorized user. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130119071 | TEMPERATURE-STABILIZED STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR MEDICINALS - Systems include integrally sealed medicinal storage containers, including one or more segments of an ultra efficient insulation material, the one or more segments having one or more surface regions, the one or more segments principally defining at least one storage region, and one or more regions of substantially thermally sealed connections between at least one of the one or more surface regions of the one or more segments wherein the one or more regions of substantially thermally sealed connections and the one or more segments form an integrally thermally sealed medicinal storage region. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130119072 | TEMPERATURE-STABILIZED STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR MEDICINALS - Systems include integrally sealed medicinal storage containers, including one or more segments of an ultra efficient insulation material, the one or more segments having one or more surface regions, the one or more segments principally defining at least one storage region, and one or more regions of substantially thermally sealed connections between at least one of the one or more surface regions of the one or more segments wherein the one or more regions of substantially thermally sealed connections and the one or more segments form an integrally thermally sealed medicinal storage region. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130131435 | DEVICE, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR NEURAL MODULATION AS VACCINE ADJUVANT IN A VERTEBRATE SUBJECT - A method for enhancing an immune response in a vertebrate subject is described. The method includes providing at least one energy stimulus configured to modulate one or more nervous system components of the vertebrate subject, and administering one or more immunogen to the vertebrate subject, wherein the at least one energy stimulus and the one or more immunogen are provided in a combination and in a temporal sequence sufficient to enhance an immune response in the vertebrate subject. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130131575 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS INCLUDING INFECTION-FIGHTING AND MONITORING SHUNTS - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively controllable shunt configured to, for example, monitor, treat, or prevent an infection. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130131627 | Device for Passively Removing a Target Component from Blood or Lymph of a Vertebrate Subject - Devices, systems, and methods are described herein for controlling or modulating the levels of one or more target components in the blood and/or lymph of a vertebrate subject. Devices and systems are provided that include a body defining at least one lumen configured for fluid flow; at least one controllable flow barrier to fluid flow into the at least one lumen; at least one first reservoir disposed within the body and configured to include one or more bifunctional tags, wherein the one or more bifunctional tags are configured to selectively bind to one or more target components in one or more of blood fluid or lymph fluid of a vertebrate subject; at least one treatment region disposed within the at least one lumen; and at least one second reservoir disposed in the at least one treatment region and configured to include one or more reactive components, wherein the one or more reactive components are configured to sequester the one or more bifunctional tags when bound to the one or more target components. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130133033 | Behavioral fingerprint controlled automatic task determination - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: determining a behavioral fingerprint associated with a network-accessible user, the behavioral fingerprint providing a current status of the network-accessible user; and controlling one or more devices automatically as a function of the determined behavioral fingerprint and a direction received from the network-accessible user. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130133052 | Behavioral fingerprint device identification - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: determining a behavioral fingerprint associated with a network accessible user of one or more devices, the behavioral fingerprint providing a current status of the network-accessible user; and identifying a current device of the one or more devices as being currently used by the network-accessible user as a function of the determined behavioral fingerprint. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130133054 | Relationship Based Trust Verification Schema - A computationally-implemented method, in accordance with certain example embodiments, may include, but is not limited to: receiving at a computer device one or more behavioral fingerprints associated with one or more network accessible users; receiving an authentication request at the computer device, the authentication request associated with one or more proposed transactions of the one or more network accessible users; and transmitting from the computer device a decision associated with the authentication request, the decision based at least partially on a trust verification schema generated from a relational mapping of the one or more behavioral fingerprints associated with the one or more network accessible users. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are presented in the claims, drawings, and written description forming a part of the present disclosure. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130135332 | Context-sensitive query enrichment - Structures and protocols are presented for facilitating a search partly based on a movement status of a search-capable device or on a position of a person's limb or on an association with another search-capable device. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130141576 | DETERMINING THREATS BASED ON INFORMATION FROM ROAD-BASED DEVICES IN A TRANSPORTATION-RELATED CONTEXT - Techniques for ability enhancement are described. Some embodiments provide an ability enhancement facilitator system (“AEFS”) configured to enhance a user's ability to operate or function in a transportation-related context as a pedestrian or a vehicle operator. In one embodiment, the AEFS is configured to perform vehicular threat detection based on information received at a road-based device, such as a sensor or processor that is deployed at the side of a road. An example AEFS receives, at a road-based device, information about a first vehicle that is proximate to the road-based device. The AEFS analyzes the received information to determine threat information, such as that the vehicle may collide with the user. The AEFS then informs the user of the determined threat information, such as by transmitting a warning to a wearable device configured to present the warning to the user. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130142347 | VEHICULAR THREAT DETECTION BASED ON AUDIO SIGNALS - Techniques for ability enhancement are described. Some embodiments provide an ability enhancement facilitator system (“AEFS”) configured to enhance a user's ability to operate or function in a transportation-related context as a pedestrian or a vehicle operator. In one embodiment, the AEFS is configured perform vehicular threat detection based at least in part on analyzing audio signals. An example AEFS receives data that represents an audio signal emitted by a vehicle. The AEFS analyzes the audio signal to determine vehicular threat information, such as that the vehicle may collide with the user. The AEFS then informs the user of the determined vehicular threat information, such as by transmitting a warning to a wearable device configured to present the warning to the user. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130142365 | AUDIBLE ASSISTANCE - Techniques for sensory enhancement and augmentation are described. Some embodiments provide an audible assistance facilitator system (“AAFS”) configured to provide audible assistance to a user via a hearing device. In one embodiment, the AAFS receives data that represents an utterance of a speaker received by a hearing device of the user, such as a hearing aid, smart phone, media device, or the like. The AAFS identifies the speaker based on the received data, such as by performing speaker recognition. The AAFS determines speaker-related information associated with the identified speaker, such as by determining an identifier (e.g., name or title) of the speaker, by locating an information item (e.g., an email message, document) associated with the speaker, or the like. The AAFS then informs the user of the speaker-related information, such as by causing an audio representation of the speaker-related information to be output via the hearing device. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130142393 | VEHICULAR THREAT DETECTION BASED ON IMAGE ANALYSIS - Techniques for ability enhancement are described. Some embodiments provide an ability enhancement facilitator system (“AEFS”) configured to enhance a user's ability to operate or function in a transportation-related context as a pedestrian or a vehicle operator. In one embodiment, the AEFS is configured perform vehicular threat detection based at least in part on analyzing image data. An example AEFS receives data that represents an image of a vehicle. The AEFS analyzes the received data to determine vehicular threat information, such as that the vehicle may collide with the user. The AEFS then informs the user of the determined vehicular threat information, such as by transmitting a warning to a wearable device configured to present the warning to the user. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130144490 | PRESENTATION OF SHARED THREAT INFORMATION IN A TRANSPORTATION-RELATED CONTEXT - Techniques for ability enhancement are described. In some embodiments, devices and systems located in a transportation network share threat information with one another, in order to enhance a user's ability to operate or function in a transportation-related context. In one embodiment, a process in a vehicle receives threat information from a remote device, the threat information based on information about objects or conditions proximate to the remote device. The process then determines that the threat information is relevant to the safe operation of the vehicle. Then, the process modifies operation of the vehicle based on the threat information, such as by presenting a message to the operator of the vehicle and/or controlling the vehicle itself. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130144595 | LANGUAGE TRANSLATION BASED ON SPEAKER-RELATED INFORMATION - Techniques for ability enhancement are described. Some embodiments provide an ability enhancement facilitator system (“AEFS”) configured to automatically translate utterances from a first to a second language, based on speaker-related information determined from speaker utterances and/or other sources of information. In one embodiment, the AEFS receives data that represents an utterance of a speaker in a first language, the utterance obtained by a hearing device of the user, such as a hearing aid, smart phone, media player/device, or the like. The AEFS then determines speaker-related information associated with the identified speaker, such as by determining demographic information (e.g., gender, language, country/region of origin) and/or identifying information (e.g., name or title) of the speaker. The AEFS translates the utterance in the first language into a message in a second language, based on the determined speaker-related information. The AEFS then presents the message in the second language to the user. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130144603 | ENHANCED VOICE CONFERENCING WITH HISTORY - Techniques for ability enhancement are described. Some embodiments provide an ability enhancement facilitator system (“AEFS”) configured to enhance voice conferencing among multiple speakers. Some embodiments of the AEFS enhance voice conferencing by recording and presenting voice conference history information based on speaker-related information. The AEFS receives data that represents utterances of multiple speakers who are engaging in a voice conference with one another. The AEFS then determines speaker-related information, such as by identifying a current speaker, locating an information item (e.g., an email message, document) associated with the speaker, or the like. The AEFS records conference history information (e.g., a transcript) based on the determined speaker-related information. The AEFS then informs a user of the conference history information, such as by presenting a transcript of the voice conference and/or related information items on a display of a conferencing device associated with the user. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130144619 | ENHANCED VOICE CONFERENCING - Techniques for ability enhancement are described. Some embodiments provide an ability enhancement facilitator system (“AEFS”) configured to enhance voice conferencing among multiple speakers. In one embodiment, the AEFS receives data that represents utterances of multiple speakers who are engaging in a voice conference with one another. The AEFS then determines speaker-related information, such as by identifying a current speaker, locating an information item (e.g., an email message, document) associated with the speaker, or the like. The AEFS then informs a user of the speaker-related information, such as by presenting the speaker-related information on a display of a conferencing device associated with the user. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130144623 | VISUAL PRESENTATION OF SPEAKER-RELATED INFORMATION - Techniques for ability enhancement are described. Some embodiments provide an ability enhancement facilitator system (“AEFS”) configured to determine and present speaker-related information based on speaker utterances. In one embodiment, the AEFS receives data that represents an utterance of a speaker received by a hearing device of the user, such as a hearing aid, smart phone, media player/device, or the like. The AEFS identifies the speaker based on the received data, such as by performing speaker recognition. The AEFS determines speaker-related information associated with the identified speaker, such as by determining an identifier (e.g., name or title) of the speaker, by locating an information item (e.g., an email message, document) associated with the speaker, or the like. The AEFS then informs the user of the speaker-related information, such as by presenting the speaker-related information on a display of the hearing device or some other device accessible to the user. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130144919 | TEMPLATE DEVELOPMENT BASED ON REPORTED ASPECTS OF A PLURALITY OF SOURCE USERS - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: providing a plurality of relevant reported aspects associated with a plurality of source users that are relevant to achieving one or more target outcomes, the providing of the plurality of relevant reported aspects being based, at least in part, on relevancy of the plurality of relevant reported aspects with respect to the one or more target outcomes; and developing a template designed to facilitate one or more end users to achieve the one or more target outcomes when one or more emulatable aspects included in the template are emulated, the development of the template being based, at least in part, on the providing of the plurality of relevant reported aspects associated with the plurality of source users In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130148869 | User-assistance information at least partially based on an identified possible non-imaged portion of a skin - Described embodiments include a system, method, and program product. A described system includes a circuit that determines a substantial correspondence between a human-perceivable feature included in a border region segment of a selected medical skin image and a human-perceivable feature included in each other medical skin image of a plurality of medical skin images. A circuit gathers the determined substantial correspondences. A circuit generates data indicative of a border region-overlap status of the selected medical skin image. A circuit adds the data to an omitted-coverage list. A circuit iteratively designates a next medical skin image as the selected digital image, and initiates a processing of each of the iteratively designated next medical skin images. A circuit identifies a possible non-imaged portion of the region of interest. A circuit outputs user-assistance information based on the identified possible non-imaged portion of the skin. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130148870 | Reporting informational data indicative of a possible non-imaged portion of a skin - Described embodiments include a system, method, and program product. A described system includes a circuit that extracts a human-perceivable feature included in each medical skin image of a plurality of medical skin images. Each medical skin image includes a respective portion of a region of interest of a surface of the skin of the individual human, and was acquired by a handheld device. A circuit determines a substantial correspondence between (x) a human-perceivable feature included in a border region segment of a selected medical skin image and (y) a human-perceivable feature included in each medical skin image of the plurality of medical skin images other than the selected medical skin image. A circuit gathers the determined substantial correspondences. A circuit outputs informational data indicative of a possible non-imaged portion of the region of interest of the skin of the individual human adjacent to the selected medical skin image. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130148901 | Reporting informational data indicative of a possible non-imaged portion of a region of interest - Described embodiments include a system, method, and program product. A described system includes a circuit that determines a substantial correspondence between (x) a perceivable feature included in a border region of a selected digital image and (y) a perceivable feature included in each other digital image of a plurality of digital images. A circuit gathers the determined substantial correspondences. A circuit generates data indicative of a border region-overlap status of the selected digital image. A circuit adds the data to an omitted-coverage list. A circuit iteratively designates a next digital image from the plurality of digital images as the selected digital image until each digital image has been designated. This circuit initiates processing of each of the iteratively designated next digital images. A circuit identifies a possible non-imaged portion of the region of interest. A circuit outputs informational data indicative of the possible non-imaged portion. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130148902 | Informational data indicative of a possible non-imaged portion of a region of interest - Described embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product. A described system includes a feature-detection circuit that extracts a perceivable feature included in each digital image of a plurality of digital images. Each digital image includes a respective portion of a region of interest of a surface. A feature-matching circuit determines a substantial correspondence between (x) a perceivable feature included in a border region segment of a selected digital image and (y) at least one perceivable feature included in each digital image of the plurality of digital images other than the selected digital image. A data collection circuit gathers the determined substantial correspondences for the perceivable feature included in the border region segment of the selected digital image. A reporting circuit outputs informational data indicative of a possible non-imaged portion of the region of interest of the surface. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130151168 | DRINKING VESSELS AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to systems configured to determine an amount of alcohol in an alcohol-containing liquid discharged from a drinking vessel or an amount of the alcohol-containing liquid discharged from the drinking vessel, drinking vessels configured to measure alcohol content or other property of an alcohol-containing liquid held therein, other related components such as mat devices that facilitate determining the amount, and related methods. The systems, drinking vessels, and methods disclosed herein facilitate determination of an amount of alcohol in an alcohol-containing liquid discharged from a drinking vessel or an amount of alcohol-containing liquid discharged from the drinking vessel, which may be indicative of an amount of alcohol consumed by a drinker. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130151169 | DRINKING VESSELS AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to systems configured to determine an amount of alcohol in an alcohol-containing liquid discharged from a drinking vessel or an amount of the alcohol-containing liquid discharged from the drinking vessel, drinking vessels configured to measure alcohol content or other property of an alcohol-containing liquid held therein, other related components such as mat devices that facilitate determining the amount, and related methods. The systems, drinking vessels, and methods disclosed herein facilitate determination of an amount of alcohol in an alcohol-containing liquid discharged from a drinking vessel or an amount of alcohol-containing liquid discharged from the drinking vessel, which may be indicative of an amount of alcohol consumed by a drinker. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130151515 | Behavioral Fingerprinting Via Social Networking Interaction - Disclosed herein are example embodiments for behavioral fingerprinting via social networking interaction. For certain example embodiments, at least one indication of family relation for at least one authorized user may be obtained via at least one social networking interaction, and the at least one indication of family relation may be incorporated into at least one behavioral fingerprint that is associated with the at least one authorized user, the at least one behavioral fingerprint including one or more indicators of utilization of one or more user devices by the at least one authorized user. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130151617 | BEHAVIORAL FINGERPRINTING VIA SOCIAL NETWORK VERIFICATION - Disclosed herein are example embodiments for behavioral fingerprinting via social network verification. For certain example embodiments, one or more devices may (i) detect at least one attempt to perform at least one task via at least one user device; and (ii) initiate transmission of at least one verification inquiry to one or more social network connections based at least partly on the at least one attempt to perform the at least one task via the at least one user device. However, claimed subject matter is not limited to any particular described embodiments, implementations, examples, or so forth. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130159217 | ENVIRONMENTALLY-RESPONSIVE BEHAVIORAL FINGERPRINTING - Disclosed herein are example embodiments for environmentally-responsive behavioral fingerprinting. For certain example embodiments, one or more devices may: (i) obtain at least one environmental parameter relating to an event to potentially occur in conjunction with at least one user device; or (ii) perform at least one analysis for the event based at least partially on the at least one environmental parameter and at least partially on at least one utilization indicator of a behavioral fingerprint that is associated with the at least one user device. However, claimed subject matter is not limited to any particular described embodiments, implementations, examples, or so forth. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130159413 | BEHAVIORAL FINGERPRINTING WITH SOCIAL NETWORKING - Disclosed herein are example embodiments for behavioral fingerprinting with social networking. For certain example embodiments, one or more devices may: (i) communicate for at least one interaction related to a user of a user device in a behavioral fingerprint habitat; or (ii) administer at least an aspect of at least one interaction related to a user of a user device in a behavioral fingerprint habitat. However, claimed subject matter is not limited to any particular described embodiments, implementations, examples, or so forth. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130160087 | BEHAVIORAL FINGERPRINTING WITH ADAPTIVE DEVELOPMENT - Disclosed herein are example embodiments for behavioral fingerprinting with adaptive development. For certain example embodiments, one or more devices may: (i) determine at least one indication of utilization for at least one authorized user via at least one user-device interaction; and (ii) incorporate at least one indication of utilization into at least one behavioral fingerprint that is associated with at least one authorized user, with the at least one behavioral fingerprint including one or more indicators of utilization of one or more user devices by the at least one authorized user. However, claimed subject matter is not limited to any particular described embodiments, implementations, examples, or so forth. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130164277 | Compositions and methods including B lymphocyte cell line expressing membrane immunoglobulin different from secreted immunoglobulin - Compositions and methods are disclosed herein for producing one or more immunoglobulins in an isolated B lymphocyte cell line. An isolated recombinant cell line includes an isolated B lymphocyte cell line capable of expressing at least one endogenous membrane immunoglobulin reactive to a first antigen and at least one exogenously incorporated nucleic acid encoding at least one secreted immunoglobulin reactive to a second antigen. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130164784 | Compositions and methods including B lymphocyte cell line expressing membrane immunoglobulin different from secreted immunoglobulin - Compositions and methods are disclosed herein for producing one or more immunoglobulins in an isolated B lymphocyte cell line. An isolated cell line includes an isolated B lymphocyte cell line capable of expressing at least one exogenously incorporated membrane immunoglobulin reactive to a first antigen and at least one endogenous secreted immunoglobulin reactive to a second antigen. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130165138 | Computational Systems and Methods for Locating a Mobile Device - Systems and methods are described relating to detecting an indication of a person within a specified proximity to at least one mobile device; and presenting an indication of location of the at least one mobile device at least partially based on the indication of the person within the specified proximity. Additionally, systems and methods are described relating to means for detecting an indication of a person within a specified proximity to at least one mobile device; and means for presenting an indication of location of the at least one mobile device at least partially based on the indication of the person within the specified proximity. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130165139 | Computational Systems and Methods for Locating a Mobile Device - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting a query from a radio-frequency identification object associated with at least one mobile device; and presenting an indication of location of the at least one mobile device at least partially based on the query response from the radio-frequency identification object associated with the at least one mobile device. Additionally, systems and methods are described relating to means for accepting a query from a radio-frequency identification object associated with at least one mobile device; and means for presenting an indication of location of the at least one mobile device at least partially based on the query response from the radio-frequency identification object associated with the at least one mobile device. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130165140 | Computational Systems and Methods for Locating a Mobile Device - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting an indication of an inertial impact associated with at least one mobile device; and presenting an indication of location of the at least one mobile device at least partially based on accepting the indication of the inertial impact associated with the at least one mobile device. Additionally, systems and methods are described relating to means for accepting an indication of an inertial impact associated with at least one mobile device; and means for presenting an indication of location of the at least one mobile device at least partially based on accepting the indication of the inertial impact associated with the at least one mobile device. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130165141 | Computational Systems and Methods for Locating a Mobile Device - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting a query from a radio-frequency identification object associated with at least one mobile device; and presenting an indication of location of the at least one mobile device at least partially based on the query response from the radio-frequency identification object associated with the at least one mobile device. Additionally, systems and methods are described relating to means for accepting a query from a radio-frequency identification object associated with at least one mobile device; and means for presenting an indication of location of the at least one mobile device at least partially based on the query response from the radio-frequency identification object associated with the at least one mobile device. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130165148 | Computational Systems and Methods for Locating a Mobile Device - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting a mobile device location query using digital signal processing and presenting an indication of location of the mobile device at least partially based on receiving the location query. Additionally, systems and methods are described relating to means for accepting a mobile device location query using digital signal processing and means for presenting an indication of location of the mobile device at least partially based on receiving the location query. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130165158 | Computational Systems and Methods for Locating a Mobile Device - Systems and methods are described relating to determining a specified time period of non-movement in a mobile device and presenting an indication of location of the mobile device at least partially based on the specified time period of non-movement. Additionally, systems and methods are described relating to means for determining a specified time period of non-movement in a mobile device and means for presenting an indication of location of the mobile device at least partially based on the specified time period of non-movement. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130165159 | Computational Systems and Methods for Locating a Mobile Device - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting a mobile device location query using digital signal processing and presenting an indication of location of the mobile device at least partially based on receiving the location query. Additionally, systems and methods are described relating to means for accepting a mobile device location query using digital signal processing and means for presenting an indication of location of the mobile device at least partially based on receiving the location query. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130165160 | Computational Systems and Methods for Locating a Mobile Device - Systems and methods are described relating to determining a specified time period of non-movement in a mobile device and presenting an indication of location of the mobile device at least partially based on the specified time period of non-movement. Additionally, systems and methods are described relating to means for determining a specified time period of non-movement in a mobile device and means for presenting an indication of location of the mobile device at least partially based on the specified time period of non-movement. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130165161 | Computational Systems and Methods for Locating a Mobile Device - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting an indication of an inertial impact associated with at least one mobile device; and presenting an indication of location of the at least one mobile device at least partially based on accepting the indication of the inertial impact associated with the at least one mobile device. Additionally, systems and methods are described relating to means for accepting an indication of an inertial impact associated with at least one mobile device; and means for presenting an indication of location of the at least one mobile device at least partially based on accepting the indication of the inertial impact associated with the at least one mobile device. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130167207 | Network Acquired Behavioral Fingerprint for Authentication - A computationally-implemented method, for certain example embodiments, may include, but is not limited to: identifying a network connection coupling a computer server to a computing device; and transmitting, via the network connection, a behavioral fingerprint associated with an authorized user of the computing device, the behavioral fingerprint providing at least one status of the authorized user with respect to the computing device. In addition to the foregoing, other example aspects are presented in the claims, drawings, and written description forming a part of the present disclosure. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130168635 | MATERIALS AND CONFIGURATIONS OF A FIELD EMISSION DEVICE - A field emission device is configured as a heat engine. Different embodiments of the heat engine may have different configurations that may include a cathode, gate, suppressor, and anode arranged in different ways according to a particular embodiment. Different embodiments of the heat engine may also incorporate different materials in and/or proximate to the cathode, gate, suppressor, and anode. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130169108 | ANODE WITH SUPPRESSOR GRID - A suppressor grid is configured proximate to an anode to produce a suppressor electric field selected to provide a force on an electron in a direction pointing away from the anode, wherein the suppressor electric field is further selected to pass electrons from the suppressor grid to the anode. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130169142 | Electronic Device Graphene Grid - A device includes an anode, a cathode, and a grid configured to modulate a flow of electrons from the cathode to anode. The grid is made of graphene material which is substantially transparent to the flow of electrons. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130169156 | Field emission device - A field emission device is configured as a heat engine. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130169193 | PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION OF A FIELD EMISSION DEVICE - A field emission device is configured as a heat engine, and the performance of the device is optimized. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130169928 | Fabrication technique for replaceable optical corrective elements - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable an enhanced direct-viewing optical device to include customized adjustments that accommodate various optical aberrations of a current user. A real-time adjustment of transformable optical elements is sometimes based on predetermined corrective optical parameters associated with a current user. Customized optical elements are incorporated with the direct-viewing optical device to produce a specified change in optical wavefront at an exit pupil. Possible transformable or replacement optical elements may have refractive and/or reflective and/or diffractive and/or transmissive characteristics that are selected based on current performance viewing factors for a given field of view of the direct-viewing device. Some embodiments enable dynamic repositioning and/or transformation of corrective optical elements responsive to a detected shift of a tracked gaze direction of a current user. Replacement corrective optical elements may be fabricated for current usage or retained in inventory for possible future usage in the direct-viewing device. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130170017 | Customized user options for optical device - Exemplary methods, systems and components enable an enhanced direct-viewing optical device to include customized adjustments that accommodate various optical aberrations of a current user. A real-time adjustment of transformable optical elements is sometimes based on predetermined corrective optical parameters associated with a current user. Customized optical elements are incorporated with the direct-viewing optical device to produce a specified change in optical wavefront at an exit pupil. Possible transformable or replacement optical elements may have refractive and/or reflective and/or diffractive and/or transmissive characteristics that are selected based on current performance viewing factors for a given field of view of the direct-viewing device. Some embodiments enable dynamic repositioning and/or transformation of corrective optical elements responsive to a detected shift of a tracked gaze direction of a current user. Replacement corrective optical elements may be fabricated for current usage or retained in inventory for possible future usage in the direct-viewing device. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130172004 | Computational Systems and Methods for Locating a Mobile Device - Systems and methods are described relating to detecting an indication of a person within a specified proximity to at least one mobile device; and presenting an indication of location of the at least one mobile device at least partially based on the indication of the person within the specified proximity. Additionally, systems and methods are described relating to means for detecting an indication of a person within a specified proximity to at least one mobile device; and means for presenting an indication of location of the at least one mobile device at least partially based on the indication of the person within the specified proximity. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130173029 | Optical device with interchangeable corrective elements - Exemplary embodiments enable an enhanced direct-viewing optical device to include customized adjustments that accommodate various optical aberrations of a current user. Customized optical elements associated with an authorized current user are incorporated with the direct-viewing optical device to produce a specified change in optical wavefront at an exit pupil. Possible replacement optical elements may have refractive and/or reflective and/or diffractive and/or transmissive characteristics based on current performance viewing factors for a given field of view of the direct-viewing optical device. Some embodiments enable dynamic repositioning and/or transformation of replaceable corrective optical elements responsive to a detected shift of a tracked gaze direction of a current user. Replaceable interchangeable corrective optical elements may be fabricated for current usage or retained in inventory for possible future usage in designated direct-viewing optical devices. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130173284 | EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTHCARE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROTOCOLS - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision (processing or transmitting a medical record or other resource, e.g.) conditionally. Such signaling may be partly based on one or more symptoms, regimen attributes, performance indicia (compliance indications, e.g.), privacy considerations (patient consent, e.g.), contextual considerations (being in or admitted by a care facility, e.g.), sensor data, or other such determinants. In some contexts this may trigger an incentive being manifested (as a dispensation of an item, e.g.), an intercommunication (telephone call, e.g.) beginning, a device being configured (enabled or customized, e.g.), data distillations being presented or tracked, or other such results. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130173285 | EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTHCARE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROTOCOLS - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision (processing or transmitting a medical record or other resource, e.g.) conditionally. Such signaling may be partly based on one or more symptoms, regimen attributes, performance indicia (compliance indications, e.g.), privacy considerations (patient consent, e.g.), contextual considerations (being in or admitted by a care facility, e.g.), sensor data, or other such determinants. In some contexts this may trigger an incentive being manifested (as a dispensation of an item, e.g.), an intercommunication (telephone call, e.g.) beginning, a device being configured (enabled or customized, e.g.), data distillations being presented or tracked, or other such results. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130173293 | Evidence-based healthcare information management protocols - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a decision (processing or transmitting a medical record or other resource, e.g.) conditionally, at least partly based on one or more performance indicia (excess hospital readmissions, e.g.) or therapeutic determinants (prior success, e.g.) or privacy considerations (patient consent, e.g.). | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130173294 | Evidence-based healthcare information management protocols - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a decision (processing or transmitting a medical record or other resource, e.g.) conditionally, at least partly based on one or more performance indicia (excess hospital readmissions, e.g.) or therapeutic determinants (prior success, e.g.) or privacy considerations (patient consent, e.g.). | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130173295 | Evidence-based healthcare information management protocols - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a decision (processing or transmitting a medical record or other resource, e.g.) conditionally, at least partly based on one or more performance indicia (excess hospital readmissions, e.g.) or therapeutic determinants (prior success, e.g.) or privacy considerations (patient consent, e.g.). | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130173296 | Evidence-based healthcare information management protocols - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a decision (processing or transmitting a medical record or other resource, e.g.) conditionally, at least partly based on one or more performance indicia (excess hospital readmissions, e.g.) or therapeutic determinants (prior success, e.g.) or privacy considerations (patient consent, e.g.). | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130173297 | Evidence-based healthcare information management protocols - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a decision (processing or transmitting a medical record or other resource, e.g.) conditionally, at least partly based on one or more performance indicia (excess hospital readmissions, e.g.) or therapeutic determinants (prior success, e.g.) or privacy considerations (patient consent, e.g.). | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130173298 | Evidence-based healthcare information management protocols - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a decision (processing or transmitting a medical record or other resource, e.g.) conditionally, at least partly based on one or more performance indicia (excess hospital readmissions, e.g.) or therapeutic determinants (prior success, e.g.) or privacy considerations (patient consent, e.g.). | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130173299 | EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTHCARE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROTOCOLS - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision (processing or transmitting a medical record or other resource, e.g.) conditionally. Such signaling may be partly based on one or more symptoms, regimen attributes, performance indicia (compliance indications, e.g.), privacy considerations (patient consent, e.g.), contextual considerations (being in or admitted by a care facility, e.g.), sensor data, or other such determinants. In some contexts this may trigger an incentive being manifested (as a dispensation of an item, e.g.), an intercommunication (telephone call, e.g.) beginning, a device being configured (enabled or customized, e.g.), data distillations being presented or tracked, or other such results. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130173300 | EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTHCARE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROTOCOLS - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision (processing or transmitting a medical record or other resource, e.g.) conditionally. Such signaling may be partly based on one or more symptoms, regimen attributes, performance indicia (compliance indications, e.g.), privacy considerations (patient consent, e.g.), contextual considerations (being in or admitted by a care facility, e.g.), sensor data, or other such determinants. In some contexts this may trigger an incentive being manifested (as a dispensation of an item, e.g.), an intercommunication (telephone call, e.g.) beginning, a device being configured (enabled or customized, e.g.), data distillations being presented or tracked, or other such results. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130173301 | EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTHCARE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROTOCOLS - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision (processing or transmitting a medical record or other resource, e.g.) conditionally. Such signaling may be partly based on one or more symptoms, regimen attributes, performance indicia (compliance indications, e.g.), privacy considerations (patient consent, e.g.), contextual considerations (being in or admitted by a care facility, e.g.), sensor data, or other such determinants. In some contexts this may trigger an incentive being manifested (as a dispensation of an item, e.g.), an intercommunication (telephone call, e.g.) beginning, a device being configured (enabled or customized, e.g.), data distillations being presented or tracked, or other such results. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130173302 | EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTHCARE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROTOCOLS - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision (processing or transmitting a medical record or other resource, e.g.) conditionally. Such signaling may be partly based on one or more symptoms, regimen attributes, performance indicia (compliance indications, e.g.), privacy considerations (patient consent, e.g.), contextual considerations (being in or admitted by a care facility, e.g.), sensor data, or other such determinants. In some contexts this may trigger an incentive being manifested (as a dispensation of an item, e.g.), an intercommunication (telephone call, e.g.) beginning, a device being configured (enabled or customized, e.g.), data distillations being presented or tracked, or other such results. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130173303 | EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTHCARE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROTOCOLS - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision (processing or transmitting a medical record or other resource, e.g.) conditionally. Such signaling may be partly based on one or more symptoms, regimen attributes, performance indicia (compliance indications, e.g.), privacy considerations (patient consent, e.g.), contextual considerations (being in or admitted by a care facility, e.g.), sensor data, or other such determinants. In some contexts this may trigger an incentive being manifested (as a dispensation of an item, e.g.), an intercommunication (telephone call, e.g.) beginning, a device being configured (enabled or customized, e.g.), data distillations being presented or tracked, or other such results. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130173304 | EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTHCARE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROTOCOLS - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision (processing or transmitting a medical record or other resource, e.g.) conditionally. Such signaling may be partly based on one or more symptoms, regimen attributes, performance indicia (compliance indications, e.g.), privacy considerations (patient consent, e.g.), contextual considerations (being in or admitted by a care facility, e.g.), sensor data, or other such determinants. In some contexts this may trigger an incentive being manifested (as a dispensation of an item, e.g.), an intercommunication (telephone call, e.g.) beginning, a device being configured (enabled or customized, e.g.), data distillations being presented or tracked, or other such results. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130173305 | EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTHCARE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROTOCOLS - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision (processing or transmitting a medical record or other resource, e.g.) conditionally. Such signaling may be partly based on one or more symptoms, regimen attributes, performance indicia (compliance indications, e.g.), privacy considerations (patient consent, e.g.), contextual considerations (being in or admitted by a care facility, e.g.), sensor data, or other such determinants. In some contexts this may trigger an incentive being manifested (as a dispensation of an item, e.g.), an intercommunication (telephone call, e.g.) beginning, a device being configured (enabled or customized, e.g.), data distillations being presented or tracked, or other such results. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130173829 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING DATA STORED ON A REMOVABLE DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A system for protecting data stored in a memory of a removable data storage device is provided. The system includes a personal electronic device, a removable solid state data storage device operatively coupled to the personal electronic device, and a circuit configured to protect data stored in a memory of the data storage device in response to detecting impending removal of the data storage device from the personal electronic device. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130174264 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING DATA STORED ON A REMOVABLE DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A system for protecting data stored in a memory of a removable data storage device is provided. The system includes a personal electronic device, a removable solid state data storage device operatively coupled to the personal electronic device, and a circuit configured to protect data stored in a memory of the data storage device in response to detecting impending removal of the data storage device from the personal electronic device. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130174265 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING DATA STORED ON A REMOVABLE DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A system for protecting data stored in a memory of a removable data storage device is provided. The system includes a personal electronic device, a removable solid state data storage device operatively coupled to the personal electronic device, and a circuit configured to alter data stored in the memory of the data storage device in response to detecting that the data storage device has been removed from the personal electronic device. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130179188 | EVIDENCE-BASED HEALTHCARE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROTOCOLS - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision (processing or transmitting a medical record or other resource, e.g.) conditionally. Such signaling may be partly based on one or more symptoms, regimen attributes, performance indicia (compliance indications, e.g.), privacy considerations (patient consent, e.g.), contextual considerations (being in or admitted by a care facility, e.g.), sensor data, or other such determinants. In some contexts this may trigger an incentive being manifested (as a dispensation of an item, e.g.), an intercommunication (telephone call, e.g.) beginning, a device being configured (enabled or customized, e.g.), data distillations being presented or tracked, or other such results. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130184543 | Systems and Methods for Obtaining Analytes From a Body - A method may include collecting at least one analyte from within a body, ejecting the collected at least one analyte from the body through at least one dermal layer of the body, and receiving the ejected at least one analyte outside the body. A system may include a means for collecting at least one analyte from within a body, a means for ejecting the collected at least one analyte from the body through at least one dermal layer of the body, and a means for receiving the ejected at least one analyte outside the body. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130188887 | AUTOGENERATING VIDEO FROM TEXT - A method of converting user-selected printed text to a synthesized image sequence is provided. The method includes capturing a first image of printed text and generating a model information associated with the text. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130191887 | Social network based trust verification Schema - A computationally implemented method includes, but is not limited to: for receiving at a computing device one or more behavioral fingerprints associated with one or more network accessible users; receiving an authentication request at the computing device, the authentication request associated with one or more proposed transactions of the one or more network accessible users; and transmitting from the computing device a decision associated with the authentication request, the decision based on a trust verification schema generated by relationally mapping the one or more behavioral fingerprints associated with the one or more network accessible users. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130197417 | DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLABLY REDUCING INFLAMMATORY MEDIATORS IN A SUBJECT - Devices, systems, and methods are provided for controlling an inflammatory response in a subject. Extracorporeal devices, systems, and methods are provided that alter the functional structure of one or more inflammatory mediators in the peripheral blood of the subject. The device or system is useful in a method for treating an inflammatory disease or condition in the subject. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130197968 | BEHAVIORAL FINGERPRINTING WITH RETAIL MONITORING - Disclosed herein are example embodiments for behavioral fingerprinting with retail monitoring. For certain example embodiments, one or more devices may: (i) communicate for at least one interaction related to a user of a user device in a behavioral fingerprint habitat; or (ii) administer at least an aspect of at least one interaction related to a user of a user device in a behavioral fingerprint habitat. However, claimed subject matter is not limited to any particular described embodiments, implementations, examples, or so forth. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130200632 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STORING ENERGY - An energy storage apparatus for storing energy transmitted by a power transmission line includes an elastically deformable component and an actuator-generator. The actuator-generator is coupled to the elastically deformable component such that electrical actuation of the actuator-generator generates tension in the elastically deformable component. The actuator-generator is further coupled to the elastically deformable component such that mechanical actuation of the actuator-generator via a release of tension in the elastically deformable component causes a generation of electrical energy by the actuator-generator. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130200633 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL OF HARMONIC NOISE - An apparatus for removing harmonic noise from a power transmission line transmitting electricity at a primary frequency includes a filter and a controller coupled to the sensor and to an actuator-generator. The filter separates electricity at a harmonic of a primary frequency from the electrical signal transmitted by the power transmission line. The controller is configured to modulate consumption of electricity from the power transmission line. The consumption is controlled by electrical actuation of the actuator-generator, such that the electrical actuation of the actuator-generator causes consumption of electricity from the power transmission line at a harmonic of the primary frequency. The actuator-generator is coupled to an elastically deformable component, such that electrical actuation of the actuator-generator generates tension in the elastically deformable component. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130200946 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL OF HARMONIC NOISE - An apparatus for removing harmonic noise from a power transmission line transmitting electricity at a primary frequency includes a filter and a controller coupled to the sensor and to an actuator-generator. The filter separates electricity at a harmonic of a primary frequency from the electrical signal transmitted by the power transmission line. The controller is configured to modulate consumption of electricity from the power transmission line. The consumption is controlled by electrical actuation of the actuator-generator, such that the electrical actuation of the actuator-generator causes consumption of electricity from the power transmission line at a harmonic of the primary frequency. The actuator-generator is coupled to an elastically deformable component, such that electrical actuation of the actuator-generator generates tension in the elastically deformable component. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130213778 | NANOTUBE BASED NANOELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICE - A nanoelectromechanical device is provided. The nanoelectromechanical device includes a nanotube, a first contact, and a first actuator. The nanotube includes a first end, the first end supported by a first structure, a second end opposite the first end, and a first portion. The first actuator is configured to apply a first force to the nanotube, the first force causing the nanotube to buckle such that the first portion couples to the first contact. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130214875 | GRAPHENE SHEET AND NANOMECHANICAL RESONATOR - A graphene sheet is provided. The graphene sheet includes a carbon lattice and a spatial distribution of defects in the carbon lattice. The spatial distribution of defects is configured to tailor the buckling properties of the graphene sheet. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130215551 | GRAPHENE MOUNTED ON AEROGEL - An apparatus having reduced phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is provided. The apparatus includes an aerogel substrate and a monolayer of graphene coupled to the aerogel substrate. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130216234 | DATA CENTER WITH FREE-SPACE OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS - A data center for executing a data processing application includes processing units, sub-units or servers. Each of the processing units, sub-units or servers can execute a part or all of the data processing application. The processing units, sub-units or servers are electrical disjoint with respect to data communications, but can communicate with each other over free space optical links. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130217445 | CUSTOMIZED HARDWARE SELECTION FOR A MOBILE PHONE - A computerized method of customizing hardware for a mobile phone is provided. The method includes receiving shell selection information from a user input device, identifying a set of hardware components, the set of hardware components generated based on a compatibility between the hardware components and the shell selection information, and outputting the identified set of compatible hardware components. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130218603 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSURANCE BASED UPON CHARACTERISTICS OF A COLLISION DETECTION SYSTEM - A property of an insurance policy may be determined, at least in part, upon characteristics of a vehicle collision detection system. The characteristics may pertain to any capability, configuration, and/or operating state of the collision detection system (and/or vehicle). For example, a property of the insurance policy may be based upon whether the collision detection system is configured to take automatic collision avoidance actions in response to detecting a potential collision and/or whether the automatic collision avoidance actions can be overridden by the operator of the vehicle. The property of the insurance policy may be dynamic, and may be updated in response to changes to the collision detection system and/or the real-time operating state thereof. The coverage of particular events may be based upon characteristics of the collision detection system and/or vehicle at the time the event occurred. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130218604 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSURANCE BASED UPON MONITORED CHARACTERISTICS OF A COLLISION DETECTION SYSTEM - A property of an insurance policy may be determined, at least in part, upon characteristics of a vehicle collision detection system. The characteristics may pertain to any capability, configuration, and/or operating state of the collision detection system (and/or vehicle). For example, a property of the insurance policy may be based upon whether the collision detection system is configured to take automatic collision avoidance actions in response to detecting a potential collision and/or whether the automatic collision avoidance actions can be overridden by the operator of the vehicle. The property of the insurance policy may be dynamic, and may be updated in response to changes to the collision detection system and/or the real-time operating state thereof. The coverage of particular events may be based upon characteristics of the collision detection system and/or vehicle at the time the event occurred. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130218704 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING CAMERA SYSTEMS - System and methods for identifying one or more out-of-network camera systems of interest and for enabling dynamic bidding for access to the one or more out-of-network camera systems are disclosed. In certain embodiments, identifying one or more out-of-network camera systems may include receiving a search query from a user, comparing search parameters included in the search query with information stored in a database and, based on the comparison, identify one or more camera systems satisfying the search query. In embodiments enabling bidding for access to one or more out-of-network camera systems, a bid management system may receive a plurality of bids for accessing one or more camera systems, determine at least one winning bid and corresponding winning bidder from the plurality of bids, and provide access to the one or more camera systems to the winning bidder. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130218705 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING CAMERA SYSTEMS - System and methods for identifying one or more out-of-network camera systems of interest and for enabling dynamic bidding for access to the one or more out-of-network camera systems are disclosed. In certain embodiments, identifying one or more out-of-network camera systems may include receiving a search query from a user, comparing search parameters included in the search query with information stored in a database and, based on the comparison, identify one or more camera systems satisfying the search query. In embodiments enabling bidding for access to one or more out-of-network camera systems, a bid management system may receive a plurality of bids for accessing one or more camera systems, determine at least one winning bid and corresponding winning bidder from the plurality of bids, and provide access to the one or more camera systems to the winning bidder. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130218706 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING CAMERA SYSTEMS - System and methods for identifying one or more out-of-network camera systems of interest and for enabling dynamic bidding for access to the one or more out-of-network camera systems are disclosed. In certain embodiments, identifying one or more out-of-network camera systems may include receiving a search query from a user, comparing search parameters included in the search query with information stored in a database and, based on the comparison, identify one or more camera systems satisfying the search query. In embodiments enabling bidding for access to one or more out-of-network camera systems, a bid management system may receive a plurality of bids for accessing one or more camera systems, determine at least one winning bid and corresponding winning bidder from the plurality of bids, and provide access to the one or more camera systems to the winning bidder. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130221843 | FIELD EMISSION DEVICE WITH AC OUTPUT - A field emission device is configured as a heat engine with an AC output. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130224112 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR SURFACE ABRASION WITH FROZEN PARTICLES - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one biological tissue. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130225246 | CUSTOMIZED HARDWARE SELECTION FOR A MOBILE PHONE - A method of customizing hardware by an end user for a mobile phone is provided. The method includes receiving from an end-user a selection of a mobile phone shell from a set of mobile phone shells, sending to the end-user a subset of interchangeable hardware components having different functions, and receiving from the end-user a selection of at least one hardware component from the subset of interchangeable hardware components. The subset of interchangeable hardware components is generated based on a compatibility between the selected mobile phone shell and the set of available interchangeable hardware components. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130226104 | Devices, systems, and methods to control stomach volume - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for reducing stomach volume in a subject. In certain embodiments, a subject receives a stomach-volume-reducing device that optionally includes at least one reservoir configured to release at least one appetite suppressant. In an embodiment, the stomach-volume-reducing device is responsive to one or more environmental conditions of the subject, for example, pH or chemical chemicals in the stomach of the subject. In an embodiment, the stomach-volume-reducing device controls hunger in the subject. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130226105 | Subdermal Material Delivery Device - A method may include placing a first device on a first side of a skin portion of a subject and transferring a material through the skin portion of the subject from the first device to a subdermal second device disposed on a second side of the skin portion of the subject. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130226217 | Devices, systems, and methods to control stomach volume - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for reducing stomach volume in a subject. In certain embodiments, a subject receives a stomach-volume-reducing device that optionally includes at least one reservoir configured to release at least one appetite suppressant. In an embodiment, the stomach-volume-reducing device is responsive to one or more environmental conditions of the subject, for example, pH or chemical chemicals in the stomach of the subject. In an embodiment, the stomach-volume-reducing device controls hunger in the subject. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130226221 | Devices, systems, and methods to control stomach volume - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for reducing stomach volume in a subject. In certain embodiments, a subject receives a stomach-volume-reducing device that optionally includes at least one reservoir configured to release at least one appetite suppressant. In an embodiment, the stomach-volume-reducing device is responsive to one or more environmental conditions of the subject, for example, pH or chemical chemicals in the stomach of the subject. In an embodiment, the stomach-volume-reducing device controls hunger in the subject. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130228615 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCANNING A USER ENVIRONMENT AND EVALUATING DATA OF INTEREST - According to various embodiments, a mobile device continuously and/or automatically scans a user environment for tags containing non-human-readable data. The mobile device may continuously and/or automatically scan the environment for tags without being specifically directed at a particular tag. The mobile device may be adapted to scan for audio tags, radio frequency tags, and/or image tags. The mobile device may be configured to scan for and identify tags within the user environment that satisfy a user preference. The mobile device may perform an action in response to identifying a tag that satisfies a user preference. The mobile device may be configured to scan for a wide variety of tags, including tags in the form of quick response codes, steganographic content, audio watermarks, audio outside of a human audible range, radio frequency identification tags, long wavelength identification tags, near field communication tags, and/or a Memory Spot device. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130229105 | VARIABLE FIELD EMISSION DEVICE - A field emission device is configured as a heat engine, wherein the configuration of the heat engine is variable. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130229133 | ADDRESSABLE ARRAY OF FIELD EMISSION DEVICES - Field emission devices are configured in addressable arrays. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130229261 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCANNING A USER ENVIRONMENT AND EVALUATING DATA OF INTEREST - According to various embodiments, a mobile device continuously and/or automatically scans a user environment for tags containing non-human-readable data. The mobile device may continuously and/or automatically scan the environment for tags without being specifically directed at a particular tag. The mobile device may be adapted to scan for audio tags, radio frequency tags, and/or image tags. The mobile device may be configured to scan for and identify tags within the user environment that satisfy a user preference. The mobile device may perform an action in response to identifying a tag that satisfies a user preference. The mobile device may be configured to scan for a wide variety of tags, including tags in the form of quick response codes, steganographic content, audio watermarks, audio outside of a human audible range, radio frequency identification tags, long wavelength identification tags, near field communication tags, and/or a Memory Spot device. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130230178 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCANNING A USER ENVIRONMENT AND EVALUATING DATA OF INTEREST - According to various embodiments, a mobile device continuously and/or automatically scans a user environment for tags containing non-human-readable data. The mobile device may continuously and/or automatically scan the environment for tags without being specifically directed at a particular tag. The mobile device may be adapted to scan for audio tags, radio frequency tags, and/or image tags. The mobile device may be configured to scan for and identify tags within the user environment that satisfy a user preference. The mobile device may perform an action in response to identifying a tag that satisfies a user preference. The mobile device may be configured to scan for a wide variety of tags, including tags in the form of quick response codes, steganographic content, audio watermarks, audio outside of a human audible range, radio frequency identification tags, long wavelength identification tags, near field communication tags, and/or a Memory Spot device. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130240623 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING TREATMENT COMPLIANCE INCLUDING TRACKING, REGISTERING, ETC. OF MEDICAL STAFF, PATIENTS, INSTRUMENTATION, EVENTS, ETC. ACCORDING TO A TREATMENT STAGING PLAN - Systems, devices, and methods are described for tracking, registering, etc. of medical staff, patients, instrumentation, events, or the like according to a treatment staging plan. For example a medical apparatus includes a right-patient verification device having an interrogation interface device that elicits at least one of identification data, authorization data, or treatment plan data from a medical procedure authorization device associated with a patient; and a right-site verification device that generates patient-specific treatment staging data consistent with the at least one of the identification data, the authorization data, or the treatment plan data. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130240624 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING TREATMENT COMPLIANCE INCLUDING TRACKING, REGISTERING, ETC. OF MEDICAL STAFF, PATIENTS, INSTRUMENTATION, EVENTS, ETC. ACCORDING TO A TREATMENT STAGING PLAN - Systems, devices, and methods are described for tracking, registering, etc. of medical staff, patients, instrumentation, events, or the like according to a treatment staging plan. For example a medical apparatus includes a right-patient verification device having an interrogation interface device that elicits at least one of identification data, authorization data, or treatment plan data from a medical procedure authorization device associated with a patient; and a right-site verification device that generates patient-specific treatment staging data consistent with the at least one of the identification data, the authorization data, or the treatment plan data. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130241210 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STORING ENERGY - An energy storage apparatus for storing energy transmitted by a power transmission line includes an elastically deformable component and an actuator-generator. The actuator-generator is coupled to the elastically deformable component such that electrical actuation of the actuator-generator generates tension in the elastically deformable component. The actuator-generator is further coupled to the elastically deformable component such that mechanical actuation of the actuator-generator via a release of tension in the elastically deformable component causes a generation of electrical energy by the actuator-generator. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130241212 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STORING ENERGY - An energy storage apparatus for storing energy transmitted by a power transmission line includes an elastically deformable component and an actuator-generator. The actuator-generator is coupled to the elastically deformable component such that electrical actuation of the actuator-generator generates tension in the elastically deformable component. The actuator-generator is further coupled to the elastically deformable component such that mechanical actuation of the actuator-generator via a release of tension in the elastically deformable component causes a generation of electrical energy by the actuator-generator. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130243275 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING TREATMENT COMPLIANCE INCLUDING TRACKING, REGISTERING, ETC. OF MEDICAL STAFF, PATIENTS, INSTRUMENTATION, EVENTS, ETC. ACCORDING TO A TREATMENT STAGING PLAN - Systems, devices, and methods are described for tracking, registering, etc. of medical staff, patients, instrumentation, events, or the like according to a treatment staging plan. For example a medical apparatus includes a right-patient verification device having an interrogation interface device that elicits at least one of identification data, authorization data, or treatment plan data from a medical procedure authorization device associated with a patient; and a right-site verification device that generates patient-specific treatment staging data consistent with the at least one of the identification data, the authorization data, or the treatment plan data. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130245390 | Blood Pressure Cuff - A device can include a vibration sensor configured to sense blood flow in a lumen of a person; a cuff coupled to the vibration sensor and configured to contact a limb of the person; a mechanical cuff tensioner coupled to the cuff, the mechanical cuff tensioner configured to adjust a compressive force of the cuff on the lumen; a tension sensor operably coupled to the mechanical cuff tensioner, the tension sensor configured to measure a first tension value of the cuff during a first sense by the vibration sensor and to measure a second tension value of the cuff during a second sense by the vibration sensor; and a recorder mechanism configured to record the first tension value, the first measurement by the vibration sensor, the second tension value, and the second measurement by the vibration sensor. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130245391 | Blood Pressure Cuff - A device may include a vibration sensor configured to sense blood flow in a lumen of a person; a cuff coupled to the vibration sensor and configured to contact a limb of the person; a cuff pressurizer coupled to the cuff, the cuff pressurizer configured to adjust a compressive force of the cuff on the lumen; and an energy-generating apparatus coupled to the cuff, the energy-generating apparatus configured to generate energy from a depressurization of the cuff. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130248580 | Gentle Touch Surgical Stapler - Embodiments include a surgical device and a method. An embodiment of the surgical instrument includes at least one grasping jaw, the at least one grasping jaw being adapted to deliver surgical staples by a force generated from a force generator mechanism that is contained within the at least one grasping jaw or is in a proximity to the at least one grasping jaw. Another embodiment includes at least one grasping jaw, at least one actuation mechanism adapted to deliver surgical fasteners, the actuation mechanism being located in a proximity to or contained within the at least one grasping jaw, the surgical fasteners containing at least one shape-transforming material, at least one sensor, at least one chemical tissue sealant and at least one cutter. A method includes: grasping a body organ/tissue with at least one grasping jaw, adjusting a configuration of the grasping in response to a signal or a datum or an image, and releasing a surgical staple/fastener in response to the signal, datum or image. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130249310 | SYSTEMS CONFIGURED TO DELIVER ENERGY OUT OF A LIVING SUBJECT, AND RELATED APPARTUSES AND METHODS - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to systems configured to deliver energy out of a living subject to power at least one external device, and related apparatuses, and methods of use. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130249311 | SYSTEMS CONFIGURED TO DELIVER ENERGY OUT OF A LIVING SUBJECT, AND RELATED APPARTUSES AND METHODS - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to systems configured to deliver energy out of a living subject to power at least one external device, and related apparatuses, and methods of use. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130256613 | MOBILE DEVICE CONFIGURED TO TRAVEL ON A TRANSMISSION LINE AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE - Described embodiments include a system and an apparatus. A described system includes a mobile device configured to travel on a transmission line between two transmission towers of a power transmission system, physically assist installation of a new conductor cable or line between the two transmission towers, and wirelessly communicate with an installation controller. The system includes the installation controller configured to control travel by the mobile device over the transmission line, to control provision of physical assistance by the mobile device, and to wirelessly communicate with the mobile device. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130257144 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING AUXILIARY ELECTRICAL POWER TO AN ELECTRIC OR HYBRID VEHICLE - The present invention may include a towable trailer being mechanically couplable to a vehicle, the towable trailer including an auxiliary battery housing unit, a wheel being rotatably connected to the towable trailer, an auxiliary battery disposed within the auxiliary battery housing unit of the towable trailer, the vehicle including a storage battery, the auxiliary battery of the towable trailer being electrically couplable with the storage battery of the vehicle via a bidirectional pathway, and a control system configured to control a transfer of electrical energy between the auxiliary battery of the towable trailer and the storage battery of the vehicle along the bidirectional pathway. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130257145 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING AUXILIARY ELECTRICAL POWER TO AN ELECTRIC OR HYBRID VEHICLE - The present invention may include a towable trailer being mechanically couplable to a vehicle, the towable trailer including an auxiliary battery housing unit, a wheel being rotatably connected to the towable trailer, an auxiliary battery disposed within the auxiliary battery housing unit of the towable trailer, the vehicle including a storage battery, the auxiliary battery of the towable trailer being electrically couplable with the storage battery of the vehicle via a bidirectional pathway, and a control system configured to control a transfer of electrical energy between the auxiliary battery of the towable trailer and the storage battery of the vehicle along the bidirectional pathway. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130257449 | DEVICES CONFIGURED TO COOPERATIVELY MEASURE PROPERTIES OF A POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - Described embodiments include a system and an apparatus. A described system includes a stationary device configured to be electrically coupled to a transmission line of a power transmission system and remain at a fixed location during a test measurement of the power transmission system. The system includes a mobile device configured to travel on the transmission line. The stationary device and the mobile device are further configured to cooperatively measure properties of the power transmission system. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130261372 | Device, System, and Method for Delivery of Sugar Glass Stabilized Compositions - Devices, methods, and compositions are described that includes an implantable device including one or more compartments. One or more pharmaceutically effective compounds stabilized in a sugar glass composition, at least one of the one or more stabilized pharmaceutically effective compounds in the sugar glass composition enclosed within the one or more compartments; and one or more reservoirs configured to provide access for one or more release agents to an interior of the sugar glass composition, wherein the one or more reservoirs are configured to controllably dispense the one or more release agents to disrupt the sugar glass composition from the interior of the sugar glass composition. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130261593 | Device, System, and Method for Delivery of Sugar Glass Stabilized Compositions - Devices, methods, and compositions are described that includes an implantable device including one or more compartments. One or more pharmaceutically effective compounds stabilized in a sugar glass composition, at least one of the one or more stabilized pharmaceutically effective compounds in the sugar glass composition enclosed within the one or more compartments; and one or more reservoirs configured to provide access for one or more release agents to an interior of the sugar glass composition, wherein the one or more reservoirs are configured to controllably dispense the one or more release agents to disrupt the sugar glass composition from the interior of the sugar glass composition. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130261797 | MOBILE DEVICE CONFIGURED TO PERFORM TASKS RELATED TO A POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - Described embodiments include a system and an apparatus. A described mobile robotic device includes a mobile chassis configured to travel on a transmission line of a power transmission system. The mobile robotic device includes an inspection module physically associated with the mobile chassis and configured to automatically inspect a structure associated with the power transmission system. The mobile robotic device includes a risk-assessment module physically associated with the mobile chassis and configured to assess a potential risk to the power transmission system in response to inspection data provided by the inspection module. The mobile robotic device includes a communication module physically associated with the mobile chassis and configured to output data indicative of the assessed potential risk. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130261828 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR SCHEDULING MOBILE DEVICE OPERATIONS ON A POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - Described embodiments include a system, apparatus, method, and computer program product. A described apparatus includes a receiver circuit configured to receive data indicative of at least one physical parameter of a power transmission system configured to transport electric power from one place to another. The apparatus includes an analysis circuit configured to assess a potential operational risk to a portion of the power transmission system at least partially based on the received data. The apparatus includes a planning circuit configured to schedule a traverse by a mobile device over a transmission line of the power transmission system at least partially based upon the assessed potential operational risk. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130263281 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING DATA STORED ON A REMOVABLE DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A system for protecting data stored in a memory of a removable data storage device is provided. The system includes a personal electronic device, a removable solid state data storage device operatively coupled to the personal electronic device, and a circuit configured to alter data stored in the memory of the data storage device in response to detecting that the data storage device has been removed from the personal electronic device. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130265145 | STORAGE CONTAINER INCLUDING MULTI-LAYER INSULATION COMPOSITE MATERIAL HAVING BANDGAP MATERIAL - In one embodiment, a storage container includes a container structure defining at least one storage chamber. The container structure includes multi-layer insulation (MLI) composite material having at least one thermally-reflective layer. The at least one thermally-reflective layer includes bandgap material that is transmissive to radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130265630 | PHOTONIC MODULATION OF A PHOTONIC BAND GAP - An apparatus comprises a first photonic crystal structure having a first photonic band gap distribution and configured to support a first electromagnetic signal, wherein the first photonic band gap distribution may vary according to a second electromagnetic signal. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130268756 | COMPUTATIONAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ANONYMIZED STORAGE OF DOUBLE-ENCRYPTED DATA - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out receiving level-two encrypted data and at least one associated hash; storing the level-two encrypted data and at least one associated hash; and transmitting the level-two encrypted data and at least one associated hash in response to a request for at least one of the level-two encrypted data or the at least one associated hash. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130268773 | COMPUTATIONAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREPARING DATA FOR DOUBLE-ENCRYPTION AND ANONYMOUS STORAGE - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting at least one identifier corresponding to a user having at least one instance of data for encryption; encrypting the at least one identifier corresponding to the user to produce at least one encrypted identifier, wherein the at least one encrypted identifier also corresponds to the at least one instance of data for encryption; and transmitting the encrypted identifier to an encryption entity. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130271278 | COMPUTATIONAL METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REPORTING INFORMATION REGARDING APPURTENANCES TO WOUND DRESSINGS - Computational systems and methods for reporting information regarding appurtenances to wound dressings are described. A system can include an appurtenance to a wound dressing, including a substrate, a transmission unit, a selectively activated switch, and a projection of a size and shape to extend into an interior region of a wound dressing and configured to sample a fluid associated with a wound; a local unit, including a receiver configured to receive signals from the transmission unit, a transmitter configured to send signals to the transmission unit, a processor, non-volatile memory, and a power source; and a central assembly, including a processor, a receiver configured to receive signals from the local unit, and at least one user interface. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130273508 | Food Content Detector - A system may include utensil means for portioning a foodstuff into a first portion and a second portion, a means for detecting a first portion size for the first portion with the utensil means, a means for detecting a second portion size for the second portion with the utensil means, and a means for determining a cumulative amount of portioned foodstuff based upon the first portion size and the second portion size. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130274563 | APPURTENANCES TO CAVITY WOUND DRESSINGS - Appurtenances to cavity wound medical dressings are described. In some embodiments, an appurtenance to a cavity wound dressing includes: a substrate including at least one wound-facing surface, the wound-facing surface configured to be oriented facing a wound surface of a cavity wound; and a plurality of sensor units attached to the substrate, the plurality of sensor units oriented and positioned on the substrate relative to the wound surface of the cavity wound. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130274629 | APPURTENANCES FOR REPORTING INFORMATION REGARDING WOUND DRESSINGS - Appurtenances to wound dressings are described, which include: a substrate configured to mechanically or chemically attach to a wound dressing; a transmission unit attached to a surface of the substrate, the transmission unit including circuitry and at least one antenna, the transmission unit configured to transmit a signal; and a projection operably attached to the transmission unit, the projection of a size and shape to extend into an interior region of the wound dressing and configured to sample a fluid associated with a wound. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130274630 | DORMANT TO ACTIVE APPURTENANCES FOR REPORTING INFORMATION REGARDING WOUND DRESSINGS - Appurtenances to wound dressings can include: a substrate configured to attach to a wound dressing; a fluid-activated voltaic cell attached to the substrate; a transmission unit attached to a surface of the substrate, the transmission unit including circuitry and at least one antenna, the transmission unit configured to transmit a signal in response to current generated by the fluid-activated voltaic cell; and a projection operably attached to the fluid-activated voltaic cell, the projection of a size and shape to extend into an interior region of the wound dressing and configured to sample a fluid within the interior region of the wound dressing. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130277038 | MANAGED TRANSMISSION LINE COUPLED COOLING SYSTEM - Described embodiments include a system, a method, and a computer program product. A described system includes an air-pump-based cooling apparatus configured to mount on and cool a portion of a live transmission line of a power transmission system, wherein the power transmission system is configured to transport electric power from one place to another. The described system includes a temperature management device configured to assess a temperature condition of the transmission line and actuate the air-pump-based cooling apparatus in response to the assessment. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130277082 | TRANSMISSION-LINE COUPLED CLOSED-CYCLE HEAT TRANSFER DEVICE - Described embodiments include a device, a method, and a system. A described device includes a closed-cycle heat transfer device. The device includes a hollow member configured to be thermally coupled with and to be disposed substantially parallel to a length of a live transmission line of an overhead power transmission system. The power transmission system is configured to transport electric power from one place to another. The device includes a working fluid contained within the hollow member and tuned to transport heat received from the live transmission line to a heat removal structure. The device includes the heat removal structure configured to dissipate the transported heat. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130278083 | TRANSMISSION-LINE COUPLED HEAT-DISSIPATION DEVICE WITH AN ASSEMBLY OF ONE OR MORE CONTROLLABLE FINS - Described embodiments include a device, a system, and a method. A described device includes a closed-cycle heat transfer device. The device includes a thermal management system adapted for dissipating heat generated by transmission lines of a power transmission system in use to transport electric power from one place to another. The system includes a heat-dissipation device and a transmission-line temperature manager. The heat-dissipation device includes a heat-acquisition element configured to absorb heat from a portion of a live transmission line of the power transmission system. The heat-dissipation device includes an assembly of one or more controllable fins thermally coupled to the heat-acquisition element and configured to dissipate at least a portion of the heat absorbed by the heat-acquisition. The transmission-line temperature manager is configured to control an aspect of the assembly of one or more controllable fins. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130287204 | COMPUTATIONAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DOUBLE-ENCRYPTING DATA FOR SUBSEQUENT ANONYMOUS STORAGE - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out receiving level-one encrypted data including at least one associated encrypted identifier; encrypting with a level-two encryption key at least a part of the level-one encrypted data to produce level-two encrypted data; receiving a hash of the at least one associated encrypted identifier; associating the hash with the level-two encrypted data; and transmitting the level-two encrypted data and associated hash of the at least one associated encrypted identifier. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130289360 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MODIFYING BIOACTIVE AGENT USE - Methods, computer program products, and systems are described that include measuring at least one effect of a combined bioactive agent and artificial sensory experience on an individual and/or modifying at least one of the bioactive agent or the artificial sensory experience at least partially based on the at least one effect. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130290700 | COMPUTATIONAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENCRYPTING DATA FOR ANONYMOUS STORAGE - Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, devices and systems are described that carry out accepting from a user identifier encryption entity at least one encrypted identifier corresponding to a user having at least one instance of data for encryption; encrypting the at least one instance of data to produce level-one-encrypted data; associating the at least one encrypted identifier with the level-one-encrypted data, wherein a level-one decryption key for the level-one-encrypted data is inaccessible to the user identifier encryption entity; and transmitting the level-one-encrypted data and associated encrypted identifier. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130296755 | CERVICAL SPINE STABILIZING SYSTEM - A passive cervical spine stabilizing system includes a head engagement member, a torso supported member, and at least one stabilization connector having a first portion configured to be secured to the head engagement member and having a second portion configured to be secured to the torso supported member, wherein the at least one stabilization connector includes a surface in contact with a shear-thickening non-Newtonian fluid. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130296811 | FLUID SPRAYING APPARATUSES, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to fluid spraying apparatuses, and related systems and methods. The disclosed fluid spraying apparatuses may be used, for example, to spray a medically suitable fluid on a target region of a subject, such as for treating or removing tissue of the subject. In an embodiment, a fluid spraying apparatus includes a spray mechanism including at least one reservoir, and a spraying device operably coupled to the at least one reservoir which has an adjustable spray nozzle. The fluid spraying apparatus includes a distance sensor configured to sense information at least related to a distance to a target region of a subject and output one or more signals encoding the information, and control electrical circuitry operably coupled to the spray mechanism and the distance sensor. The control electrical circuitry is configured to activate the spray mechanism responsive to receiving the one or more signals. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130296812 | FLUID SPRAYING APPARATUSES, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to fluid spraying apparatuses, and related systems and methods. The disclosed fluid spraying apparatuses may be used, for example, to spray a medically suitable fluid on a target region of a living subject such as for treating or removing tissue. In an embodiment, a fluid spraying apparatus includes a target designation unit having a target sensor configured to sense a target region of a living subject, a spray mechanism, and a controller. The spray mechanism includes at least one reservoir configured to hold fluid, and a spraying device operably coupled to the at least one reservoir, the spraying device configured to spray the fluid in the at least one reservoir onto the target region. The controller includes control electrical circuitry operably coupled to the spray mechanism and the target designation unit, and configured to control the spray mechanism responsive to the target sensor sensing the target region. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130297217 | Devices, Systems, and Methods for Automated Data Collection - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for automated data collection from a subject. In certain embodiments, one or more characteristics of a subject are sensed, and the subject is given a queue status indicator based on a comparison of the subject's one or more sensed characteristics with corresponding sensed characteristics from other subjects. In one embodiment, the subject is a healthcare worker and the system, methods, and devices are utilized to evaluate the overall health of the worker as part of the check-in process for work. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130297218 | Devices, Systems, and Methods for Automated Data Collection - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for automated data collection from a subject. In certain embodiments, one or more characteristics of a subject are sensed, and the subject is given a queue status indicator based on a comparison of the subject's one or more sensed characteristics with corresponding sensed characteristics from other subjects. In one embodiment, the subject is a healthcare worker and the system, methods, and devices are utilized to evaluate the overall health of the worker as part of the check-in process for work. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130297219 | Devices, Systems, and Methods for Automated Data Collection - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for automated data collection from a subject. In certain embodiments, one or more characteristics of a subject are sensed, and the subject is given a queue status indicator based on a comparison of the subject's one or more sensed characteristics with corresponding sensed characteristics from other subjects. In one embodiment, the subject is a healthcare worker and the system, methods, and devices are utilized to evaluate the overall health of the worker as part of the check-in process for work. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130301770 | System and Method for Annealing Nuclear Fission Reactor Materials - Illustrative embodiments provide systems, methods, apparatuses, and applications related to annealing nuclear fission reactor materials. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130301984 | OPTICAL POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND METHOD HAVING COUNTER-PROPAGATING CONTROL SIGNAL - A system for delivering optical power over optical conduits includes at least one optical power source delivering multiple optical power forms over an optical conduit with a counter propagating optical control signal. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130303195 | Computational Systems and Methods for Locating a Mobile Device - Systems and methods are described relating to accepting an indication of a traveled path of at least one mobile device over a specified time period; determining, using a microprocessor, a predicted location of the at least one mobile device at least partly based on receiving the indication of the traveled path over a specified time period; and presenting an indication of the predicted location of the at least one mobile device at least partially based on accepting an indication of a traveled path and determining a predicted location of the at least one mobile device. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130304513 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSURANCE BASED ON MONITORED CHARACTERISTICS OF AN AUTONOMOUS DRIVE MODE SELECTION SYSTEM - A property of an insurance policy may be determined, at least in part, upon characteristics of a vehicle autonomous drive mode selection system. The characteristics may pertain to any capability, configuration, and/or operating state of the autonomous drive mode selection system (and/or vehicle). For example, a property of the insurance policy may be based upon whether the autonomous drive mode selection system is enabled or disabled. In some embodiments, the property of the insurance policy may be based upon which of one or more autonomous driving modes is selected via an autonomous drive mode selection system. The property of the insurance policy may be dynamic, and may be updated in response to changes to the autonomous drive mode selection system. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130304514 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSURANCE BASED ON MONITORED CHARACTERISTICS OF AN AUTONOMOUS DRIVE MODE SELECTION SYSTEM - A property of an insurance policy may be determined, at least in part, upon characteristics of a vehicle autonomous drive mode selection system. The characteristics may pertain to any capability, configuration, and/or operating state of the autonomous drive mode selection system (and/or vehicle). For example, a property of the insurance policy may be based upon whether the autonomous drive mode selection system is enabled or disabled. In some embodiments, the property of the insurance policy may be based upon which of one or more autonomous driving modes is selected via an autonomous drive mode selection system. The property of the insurance policy may be dynamic, and may be updated in response to changes to the autonomous drive mode selection system. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130306656 | TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED STORAGE SYSTEMS - In some embodiments, a substantially thermally sealed storage container includes an outer assembly and an evaporative cooling assembly integral to the container. In some embodiments, the outer assembly includes one or more sections of ultra efficient insulation material substantially defining at least one thermally-controlled storage region, and a single access conduit to the at least one thermally-controlled storage region. In some embodiments, the evaporative cooling assembly integral to the container includes: an evaporative cooling unit affixed to a surface of the at least one thermally-controlled storage region; a desiccant unit affixed to an external surface of the container; a vapor conduit, the vapor conduit including a first end and a second end, the first end attached to the evaporative cooling unit, the second end attached to the desiccant unit; and a vapor control unit attached to the vapor conduit. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130307654 | ELECTRICAL DEVICE WITH EMERGENCY COOLING SYSTEM - An electrical device includes a winding, a primary cooling system, a secondary cooling system, and an actuator. The winding includes an interior portion and an exterior surface. The primary cooling system cools the exterior surface of the winding. The secondary cooling system cools the interior portion of the winding. The actuator is configured to actuate the secondary cooling system in response to a sensed condition of the electrical device or a predicted condition of the electrical device. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130307956 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REGISTERING ADVERTISEMENT VIEWING - An apparatus for identifying active access, by a viewer, of a source containing an advertisement includes a video capture device for recording user interaction in an area and a video processor electrically coupled to the video capture device. The video processor is configured to analyze the video obtained by the video capture device. The video process analysis includes identification of active access, by the viewer, of the source containing the advertisement. The source is electrically decoupled from the video capture device. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130309137 | Material, System, and Method That Provide Indication of a Breach - A multilayer material is described herein that includes a flexible inner layer and a flexible outer layer configured to enclose at least one signaling layer, the at least one signaling layer including at least one chemical compound. The multilayer material including the chemical compound within the at least one signaling layer is configured to release a gas-phase chemical compound to signal to a detector indicating a breach of the multilayer material. A multilayer material, a system, an article of clothing, or a method is described herein. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130309456 | GRAPHENE MOUNTED ON AEROGEL - An apparatus having reduced phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is provided. The apparatus includes an aerogel substrate and a monolayer of graphene coupled to the aerogel substrate. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130313943 | GRAPHENE SHEET AND NANOMECHANICAL RESONATOR - A graphene sheet is provided. The graphene sheet includes a carbon lattice and a spatial distribution of defects in the carbon lattice. The spatial distribution of defects is configured to tailor the buckling properties of the graphene sheet. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130313980 | EMBODIMENTS OF A FIELD EMISSION DEVICE - In one embodiment, the trajectory of one or more electrons is controlled in a field emission device. In another embodiment, the field emission device is configured analogously to a klystron. In another embodiment, the field emission device is configured with electrical circuitry selected to control the input and output of the device. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130319531 | CHILLED CLATHRATE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM - Described embodiments include a system and a method. A described system includes a pipeline system. The pipeline system includes a transportation conduit containing a natural gas hydrate flowing from a first geographic location to a second geographic location. The pipeline system includes a cooling conduit running parallel to the transportation conduit, and having a heat-transfer surface thermally coupled with the flowing natural gas hydrate. The cooling conduit contains a heat-transfer fluid flowing between the first geographic location and the second geographic location. The flowing heat-transfer fluid has a target temperature range predicted to maintain a selected stability of the flowing natural gas hydrate. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130319532 | FLUID RECOVERY IN CHILLED CLATHRATE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS - Described embodiments include a system and a method. A described system includes a pipeline system that transports flowable natural gas hydrate slurries. The pipeline system including a transportation conduit configured to contain natural gas hydrate slurry flowing from a first geographic location to a second geographic location. The natural gas hydrate slurry includes a natural gas hydrate and a liquid. A removal system is configured to withdraw a portion of the liquid from the flowing natural gas hydrate slurry. The pipeline system includes a cooling system configured to cool the withdrawn liquid to a target temperature range predicted to provide a selected stability of the natural gas slurry during transit of the natural gas slurry over at least a portion of the distance from the first geographic location to the second geographic location. A mixing system is configured to reintroduce the cooled withdrawn liquid into the flowing natural gas slurry. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130319538 | DIRECT COOLING OF CLATHRATE FLOWING IN A PIPELINE SYSTEM - Described embodiments include a system and a method. A described pipeline system includes a transportation conduit containing a gas hydrate flowing from a first geographical location to another geographical location. The pipeline system includes a cooling system in thermal contact with the flowing gas hydrate and maintaining the temperature of the flowing gas hydrate within a target temperature range predicted to maintain a selected stability of the flowing gas hydrate. In an embodiment, the pipeline system includes a controller configured to control a pressure or temperature of the flowing gas hydrate in response to a sensed pressure or temperature of the flowing gas hydrate. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130329326 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GROUNDING POWER LINE SECTIONS TO CLEAR FAULTS - Systems and methods for dynamically clearing faults in a power transmission line involve automatically terminating ends of a section of the power line while preserving electrical and/or physical continuity of the power line. The terminating of the ends is reversed at about voltage zero-crossings in the power line to clear a fault. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130332201 | DATA ACQUISITION APPARATUS CONFIGURED TO ACQUIRE DATA FOR INSURANCE PURPOSES, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to data acquisition apparatuses configured to acquire insurance-related data from an insurance policyholder for insurance purposes and transmit the insurance-related data directly or indirectly to an insurer of insurance for the insurance policyholder, and related systems and methods. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130332370 | REPLACEABLE BATTERY VALUATION SYSTEM - A replaceable battery valuation system may include, but is not limited to: at least one replaceable battery module; at least one sensor configured to measure at least one characteristic of the at least one replaceable battery module; and a controller configured to determine a monetary value of at least one replaceable battery module based upon sensor data regarding the at least one characteristic of the at least one replaceable battery module and provide a notification regarding the monetary value. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130334936 | MOTOR WITH ROTOR-MOUNTED CONTROL CIRCUITRY - A rotating electromechanical machine has a rotor having at least one current-carrying winding and at least one rotor-mounted sensor configured to sense a machine property or parameter during machine operation. Rotor-mounted circuitry dynamically modifies at least one property of the current-carrying winding during machine operation in response to the sensed machine property or parameter. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130338768 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH ANALYTE SENSORS AND INTERNAL POWER SOURCE - Breast implants including sensor modules and related methods are described herein. Breast implants include those with: a shell configured to be substantially filled with a viscous material; a plurality of sensor modules attached to the shell, the sensor modules oriented to detect one or more analytes in a fluid adjacent to the shell, the sensor modules positioned at a distance from each other, wherein each of the plurality of sensor modules includes a unique identifier; and at least one power source operably attached to the plurality of sensor modules. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130338769 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH ANALYTE SENSORS RESPONSIVE TO EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE - Breast implants including sensor modules and related methods are described herein. Breast implants include those with: a shell configured to be substantially filled with a viscous material; and a plurality of sensor modules attached to the shell and positioned at a distance from each other, each of the plurality of sensor modules oriented to detect one or more analytes in a fluid adjacent to the shell, wherein each of the plurality of sensor modules includes a unique identifier and is configured to utilize energy transmitted from an external source. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130338770 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH COVERING, ANALYTE SENSORS AND INTERNAL POWER SOURCE - Breast implants including sensor modules and related methods are described herein. Breast implants include those with: a shell configured to be substantially filled with a viscous material; at least one fluid-permeable cover, the cover completely enveloping the shell; a plurality of sensor modules attached to the shell, the sensor modules oriented to detect one or more analytes in a fluid between the shell and the cover, the sensor modules positioned at a distance from each other, wherein each of the plurality of sensor modules includes a unique identifier; and at least one power source operably attached to the plurality of sensor modules. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130338771 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH COVERING AND ANALYTE SENSORS RESPONSIVE TO EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE - Breast implants including sensor modules and related methods are described herein. Breast implants include those with: a shell configured to be substantially filled with a viscous material; at least one fluid-permeable cover, the cover completely enveloping the shell; and a plurality of sensor modules attached to the shell and positioned at a distance from each other, each of the sensor modules oriented to detect one or more analytes in a fluid between the shell and the cover, wherein each of the plurality of sensor modules includes a unique identifier and is configured to utilize energy transmitted from an external source. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130338772 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH REGIONALIZED ANALYTE SENSORS AND INTERNAL POWER SOURCE - Breast implants including sensor modules and related methods are described herein. Breast implants include those with: a shell configured to be substantially filled with a viscous material; a plurality of projections extending from an external surface of the shell, the projections forming a plurality of compartments adjacent to the external surface of the shell; at least one fluid-permeable cover attached to the projections, the cover completely enveloping the shell and the plurality of projections; a plurality of sensor modules attached to the shell, each of the sensor modules oriented to detect one or more analytes in a fluid within one of the plurality of compartments, wherein each of the plurality of sensor modules includes a unique identifier; and at least one power source operably attached to the plurality of sensor modules. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20130338773 | BREAST IMPLANT WITH REGIONALIZED ANALYTE SENSORS RESPONSIVE TO EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE - Breast implants including sensor modules and related methods are described herein. Breast implants include those with: a shell configured to be substantially filled with a viscous material; a plurality of projections extending from an external surface of the shell, the projections forming a plurality of compartments adjacent to the external surface of the shell; at least one fluid-permeable cover attached to the projections, the cover completely enveloping the shell and the plurality of projections; and a plurality of sensor modules attached to the shell and positioned at a distance from each other, each of the sensor modules oriented to detect one or more analytes in a fluid within one of the plurality of compartments, wherein each of the plurality of sensor modules includes a unique identifier and is configured to utilize energy transmitted from an external source. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140000805 | GRAPHENE MOUNTED ON AEROGEL | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140009275 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VEHICLE MONITORING - A monitoring service is configured to receive monitoring data from one or more collision detection systems. The monitoring data may comprise collision detection information, such as a collision detection model, sensor data, data pertaining to potential collisions, data pertaining to collisions, vehicle identifier(s), and so on. The monitoring service may extract and/or derive indexing criteria from the monitoring data, and may store and/or index the monitoring data on a persistent storage. An entity may request monitoring data pertaining to a specified time, location, and/or vehicle. The monitoring service may respond to the request by identifying monitoring data that conforms with the request, and providing the identified monitoring data to the requesting entity. The monitoring service may issue collision notifications to emergency service entities and/or may provide collision alerts to vehicles in the vicinity of a collision. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140012492 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COOPERATIVE COLLISION DETECTION - A vehicle collision detection system may be configured to coordinate with collision detection systems of other vehicles. The coordination may comprise sharing sensor data with other vehicles, receiving sensor information from other vehicles, using sensor information to generate a collision detection model, sharing the collision detection model with other vehicles, receiving a collision detection model from other vehicles, and the like. In some embodiments, vehicles may coordinate sensor operation to form a bistatic and/or multistatic sensor configuration, in which a detection signal generated at a first land vehicle is detected at a sensing system at a second land vehicle. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140016426 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING DATA REMANENCE IN MEMORY - A system for preventing data remanence in memory is provided. The system includes a computing device, a memory chip coupled to the computing device and including memory, and a heater, the heater configured to prevent data remanence in a memory by providing heat to at least a portion of the memory. The memory includes a plurality of bits configured to electronically store data. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140020787 | LIQUEFIED BREATHING GAS SYSTEMS FOR UNDERGROUND MINES - A method of transporting liquefied breathing gases in underground mines includes providing a conduit system that extends within a mine shaft to a work space below ground where the conduit system includes an outlet positioned in the work space, delivering liquefied breathing gases through the conduit system, and vaporizing the liquefied breathing gases at the outlet of the conduit system. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140020861 | PHASE-CHANGE COOLING OF SUBTERRANEAN POWER LINES - A cooling system for a subterranean power line may include a cooling tube configured to house a fluid. Heat generated by the subterranean power line may be radiated and/or conducted to the cooling tube and absorbed by the fluid within the cooling tube. As the fluid heats up, it may change phase from a liquid to a gas. The hot gas may rise to a heat-exchanging condenser configured to dissipate the heat and condense the fluid back into a liquid. The cool, condensed liquid my return from the heat-exchanging condenser to the cooling tube. Risers, gas transport tubes, pressure regulation systems, fluid storage tanks, and other components described herein may increase the efficiency of the cooling system and/or otherwise improve the viability of the cooling system for subterranean power lines. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140021308 | ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION OF TRANSMISSION LINES - A support system for supporting one or more transmission lines and for mitigating sagging or swinging of the transmission lines may comprise support lines coupled to the transmission lines by adjustable risers. The adjustable risers may be dynamically adjustable in length to compensate for the sagging or swinging of the transmission lines. Various embodiments of the adjustable risers, support lines, and support system are contemplated. These embodiments may include adjustment mechanisms, sensors, shock absorbers, positioning mechanisms, zero gap connections, guy wires, lateral members, and various different arrangements of the elements. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140021327 | ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION OF TRANSMISSION LINES - A support system for supporting a transmission line and for mitigating sagging or swinging of the transmission line may comprise support lines coupled to the transmission line by adjustable risers. The adjustable risers may be dynamically adjustable in length to compensate for the sagging or swinging of the transmission line. Various embodiments of the adjustable risers, support lines, and support system are contemplated. These embodiments may include adjustment mechanisms, sensors, shock absorbers, positioning mechanisms, zero gap connections, guy wires, lateral members, and various different arrangements of the elements. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140022708 | PHASE-CHANGE COOLING OF SUBTERRANEAN POWER LINES - A cooling system for a subterranean power line may include a cooling tube configured to house a fluid. Heat generated by the subterranean power line may be radiated and/or conducted to the cooling tube and absorbed by the fluid within the cooling tube. As the fluid heats up, it may change phase from a liquid to a gas. The hot gas may rise to a heat-exchanging condenser configured to dissipate the heat and condense the fluid back into a liquid. The cool, condensed liquid my return from the heat-exchanging condenser to the cooling tube. Risers, gas transport tubes, pressure regulation systems, fluid storage tanks, and other components described herein may increase the efficiency of the cooling system and/or otherwise improve the viability of the cooling system for subterranean power lines. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140025401 | DATA ACQUISITION APPARATUS CONFIGURED TO ACQUIRE DATA FOR INSURANCE PURPOSES, AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to data acquisition apparatuses configured to acquire insurance-related environmental data from an insurance policyholder for insurance purposes and transmit the insurance-related environmental data directly or indirectly to an insurer of insurance for the insurance policyholder, and related systems and methods. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140035827 | TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY COMPENSATED FOR A CARRIER-INDUCED MOTION - Described embodiments include a device, method, and computer program product. A described mobile computing device has a touch-sensitive display surface. The device includes a screen manager circuit configured to delineate a touch-selectable area on the touch-sensitive display surface. The device includes a display circuit configured to display a widget in a positional relationship or spatial association with the delineated touch-selectable area. The device includes a movement detector circuit configured to sense a motion of the touch-sensitive display surface. The device includes a display adjustment circuit configured to apply a compensating adjustment to the displayed widget or the delineated touch-selectable area. The compensating adjustment is responsive to an aspect of the sensed motion. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140035828 | ADJUSTING A DISPLAYED WIDGET OR DELINEATED TOUCH-SELECTABLE AREA OF A TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY IN RESPONSE TO AN APPROACHING USER-APPENDAGE - Described embodiments include a device, method, and computer program product. A described hand-held computing device has a touch-sensitive display surface. The device includes a screen manager circuit configured to delineate a touch-selectable area on the touch-sensitive display surface. The device includes a display circuit configured to display at least a portion of a widget within the delineated touch-selectable area. The device includes a movement detector circuit configured to sense a motion between the touch-sensitive display surface and a user appendage approaching the touch-sensitive display surface. The device includes a display adjustment circuit configured to apply a compensating adjustment to the displayed widget or the delineated touch-selectable area, the compensating adjustment responsive to the sensed motion. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140035829 | ADJUSTING A DISPLAYED WIDGET OR DELINEATED TOUCH-SELECTABLE AREA OF A TOUCH SCREEN DISPALY IN RESPONSE TO A PREDICTED TOUCH-CONTACT SITE OF AN APPROACHING USER-APPENDAGE - Described embodiments include a device, method, and computer program product. A hand-held computing device has a touch-sensitive display surface. The device includes a screen manager circuit configured to delineate a touch-selectable area on the touch-sensitive display surface. The device includes a display circuit configured to display a widget in a positional relationship with the delineated touch-selectable area. The device includes an incoming-movement detector circuit configured to sense a motion of a user appendage approaching the touch-sensitive display surface. The device includes a prediction circuit configured to predict a touch-contact site on the touch-sensitive display surface of the approaching user appendage, the predicted touch-contact site at least partially based on the sensed motion. The device includes a display adjustment circuit configured to apply a compensating adjustment to the displayed widget or the delineated touch-selectable area, the compensating adjustment responsive to the predicted touch-contact site. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140039357 | SYSTEM, DEVICES, AND METHODS INCLUDING STERILIZING EXCITATION DELIVERY IMPLANTS WITH GENERAL CONTROLLERS AND ONBOARD POWER - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an actively-controllable disinfecting implantable device configured to, for example, treat or prevent an infection in a biological subject. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140039452 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR WEARABLE INJECTION GUIDES - Wearable injection guides and manufacture and use thereof are described, which include: a rigid needle-penetrable material having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface having form-fitting contours substantially conforming to a topography of a body region of an individual and the outer surface including one or more fiducials indication of at least one treatment parameter. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140039658 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WEARABLE INJECTION GUIDES - Systems and methods for wearable injection guides are described, which include: acquiring one or more digital images of a body region of an individual with at least one image capture device; creating a digitally rendered model of a wearable injection guide from the one or more digital images of the body region of the individual; adding one or more digitally rendered fiducials indicative of at least one treatment parameter to the digitally rendered model of the wearable injection guide; and forming the wearable injection guide from the digitally rendered model of the wearable injection guide, the formed wearable injection guide including one or more fiducials corresponding to the one or more digitally rendered fiducials on the digitally rendered model of the wearable injection guide. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140039991 | DYNAMIC CUSTOMIZATION OF ADVERTISING CONTENT - Systems and methods for dynamic customization of advertising content are described. In some implementations, a process may include receiving at least one audio-visual core portion, receiving at least one advertising content portion receiving at least one advertising content portion, receiving at least one selection signal indicative of a viewer preference, modifying at least one of the audio-visual core portion or the at least one advertising content portion in accordance with the at least one selection signal to create a dynamically customized audio-visual content, and outputting the dynamically-customized audio-visual content. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140040039 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VIEWING DYNAMICALLY CUSTOMIZED ADVERTISING CONTENT - Systems and methods for dynamic customization of advertising content are described. In some implementations, a process may include providing at least one selection signal indicative of a viewer preference, receiving a dynamically customized audio-visual content including a dynamically customized advertising content portion having at least one revised content portion customized in accordance with the at least one selection signal, and displaying the dynamically-customized audio-visual content. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140040930 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VIEWING DYNAMICALLY CUSTOMIZED AUDIO-VISUAL CONTENT - Systems and methods for viewing dynamically customized audio-visual content are described. In some implementations, a process may include providing at least one selection signal indicative of a preference, receiving a dynamically customized audio-visual content including an audio-visual core portion at least partially modified with at least one revised content portion in accordance with the at least one selection signal, and displaying the dynamically-customized audio-visual content. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140040931 | DYNAMIC CUSTOMIZATION AND MONETIZATION OF AUDIO-VISUAL CONTENT - Systems and methods for dynamic customization of audio-visual content are described. In some implementations, a process may include receiving at least one audio-visual core portion, receiving at least one selection signal indicative of a viewer preference, modifying the audio-visual core portion with at least one revised content portion in accordance with the at least one selection signal to create a dynamically customized audio-visual content, and outputting the dynamically-customized audio-visual content. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140040932 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VIEWING DYNAMICALLY CUSTOMIZED AUDIO-VISUAL CONTENT - Systems and methods for viewing dynamically customized audio-visual content are described. In some implementations, a process may include providing at least one selection signal indicative of a viewer preference, receiving a dynamically customized audio-visual content including an audio-visual core portion having at least one revised content portion customized in accordance with the at least one selection signal, displaying the dynamically-customized audio-visual content; and providing a consideration for the dynamically-customized audio-visual content. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140040945 | DYNAMIC CUSTOMIZATION OF AUDIO VISUAL CONTENT USING PERSONALIZING INFORMATION - Systems and methods for dynamic customization of advertising content are described. In some implementations, a process may include obtaining at least one customization input based at least partially on a personalizing information corresponding to at least one user, modifying at least part of an audio-visual content in accordance with the at least one customization input to create a dynamically customized audio-visual content, and providing the dynamically-customized audio-visual content. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140040946 | DYNAMIC CUSTOMIZATION OF AUDIO VISUAL CONTENT USING PERSONALIZING INFORMATION - Systems and methods for dynamic customization of advertising content are described. In some implementations, a process may include obtaining at least one customization input based at least partially on a personalizing information corresponding to at least one user, modifying at least part of an audio-visual content in accordance with the at least one customization input to create a dynamically customized audio-visual content, and providing the dynamically-customized audio-visual content. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140040989 | MULTI-DEVICE BEHAVIORAL FINGERPRINTING - Disclosed herein are example embodiments for multi-device behavioral fingerprinting by a user device or a server device. For certain example embodiments, at least one device may obtain at least one behavioral fingerprint that is associated with at least one authorized user, with the at least one behavioral fingerprint including one or more indicators of utilization of two or more user devices by the at least one authorized user. The at least one device may perform at least one authentication-related operation based at least partially on the at least one behavioral fingerprint. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140053970 | MULTI-LAYER INSULATION COMPOSITE MATERIAL HAVING AT LEAST ONE THERMALLY-REFLECTIVE LAYER WITH THROUGH OPENINGS, STORAGE CONTAINER USING SAME, AND RELATED METHODS - In an embodiment, a multi-layer insulation (MLI) composite material includes a first thermally-reflective layer and a second thermally-reflective layer spaced from the first thermally-reflective layer. At least one of the first or second thermally-reflective layers includes a plurality of through openings configured to at least partially obstruct transmission therethrough of infrared electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength greater than a threshold wavelength. A region between the first and second thermally-reflective layers impedes heat conduction between the first and second thermally-reflective layers. Other embodiments include a storage container including a container structure that may be at least partially formed from such MLI composite materials, and methods of using such MLI composite materials. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140055268 | COMPUTATIONAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING MEDICATION EVENTS - Computer-based systems and computer-implemented methods are described for monitoring medication events for an individual. Computer-based systems include systems for monitoring medication events relating to an individual, including: circuitry for analyzing data for an identifier of a first medication event for an individual; circuitry for analyzing the data for at least one attribute of an individual; circuitry for analyzing the data for at least one attribute relating to a medication during the first medication event; circuitry for analyzing the data for at least one feature of visual information and at least one feature of non-visual information relating to the individual during the first medication event; circuitry for analyzing the received data for a time associated with the first medication event; circuitry for determining a compliance likelihood for the first medication event based on the analyses of the received data; and circuitry for indicating the determined compliance likelihood. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140055588 | COMPUTATIONAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING MEDICATION EVENTS - Computer-based systems and computer-implemented methods are described for monitoring medication events for an individual. Computer-based systems include systems for monitoring medication events relating to an individual, including: circuitry for analyzing data for an identifier of a first medication event for an individual; circuitry for analyzing the data for at least one attribute of an individual; circuitry for analyzing the data for at least one attribute relating to a medication during the first medication event; circuitry for analyzing the data for at least one feature of visual information and at least one feature of non-visual information relating to the individual during the first medication event; circuitry for analyzing the received data for a time associated with the first medication event; circuitry for determining a compliance likelihood for the first medication event based on the analyses of the received data; and circuitry for indicating the determined compliance likelihood. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140055589 | COMPUTATIONAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING MEDICATION EVENTS - Computer-based systems and computer-implemented methods are described for monitoring medication events for an individual. Computer-based systems include systems for monitoring medication events relating to an individual, including: circuitry for analyzing data for an identifier of a first medication event for an individual; circuitry for analyzing the data for at least one attribute of an individual; circuitry for analyzing the data for at least one attribute relating to a medication during the first medication event; circuitry for analyzing the data for at least one feature of visual information and at least one feature of non-visual information relating to the individual during the first medication event; circuitry for analyzing the received data for a time associated with the first medication event; circuitry for determining a compliance likelihood for the first medication event based on the analyses of the received data; and circuitry for indicating the determined compliance likelihood. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140057073 | MULTI-LAYER INSULATION COMPOSITE MATERIAL HAVING AT LEAST ONE THERMALLY-REFLECTIVE LAYER WITH THROUGH OPENINGS, STORAGE CONTAINER USING SAME, AND RELATED METHODS - In an embodiment, a multi-layer insulation (MLI) composite material includes a first thermally-reflective layer and a second thermally-reflective layer spaced from the first thermally-reflective layer. At least one of the first or second thermally-reflective layers includes a plurality of through openings configured to at least partially obstruct transmission therethrough of infrared electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength greater than a threshold wavelength. A region between the first and second thermally-reflective layers impedes heat conduction between the first and second thermally-reflective layers. Other embodiments include a storage container including a container structure that may be at least partially formed from such MLI composite materials, and methods of using such MLI composite materials. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140058263 | Adaptive Ultrasonic Array - An ultrasound array uses information about contact quality with the body to weight produced ultrasound data. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140058264 | Adaptive Ultrasonic Array - An ultrasound array uses information about contact quality with the body to weight produced ultrasound data. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140059545 | Look Ahead of Links/Alter Links - A computationally-implemented method comprises retrieving at least a portion of data from a data source, determining an acceptability of an effect of the retrieved at least a portion of the data at least in part via a virtual machine representation of at least a part of an end user's real machine having one or more end-user specified preferences, and providing at least one data display option to the end user's real machine based on the determining acceptability of the effect of the retrieved at least a portion of the data. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140061321 | IMPLANTATION OF A SPATIALLY FORMATTED AND ULTRASOUND-DIFFERENTIABLE MICRO-OBJECTS IN A VERTEBRATE SUBJECT - Described embodiments include a system and a method. A described system includes an implantable media format including a spatial arrangement of at least two regions. Each region is mapped for implantation of at least one micro-object of a set of micro-objects. The system includes a conversion table correlating units of information with machine recognizable features in ultrasound echo responses by implanted micro-objects of the set of micro-objects. The system includes an encoding apparatus configured to encode a data set into machine-recognizable features of at least two micro-objects pursuant to the implantable media format and the conversion table. The system includes a selector apparatus configured to pick at least two micro-objects having the respective machine recognizable features corresponding to the encoded data set. Each micro-object while implanted respectively returns an echo response to an applied ultrasound energy having a machine recognizable feature differentiating the micro-object over each other micro-object. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140066774 | BIOCOMPATIBLE AND ULTRASOUND-DIFFERENTIABLE MICRO-OBJECTS SUITABLE FOR IMPLANTATION IN A VERTEBRATE SUBJECT - Described embodiments include a system. A described system includes a set of at least two biocompatible and ultrasound-differentiable micro-objects suitable for implantation in a vertebrate subject. Each micro-object of the set of micro-objects while implanted respectively returning an echo response to an applied ultrasound energy having a machine recognizable feature differentiating the micro-object over each other micro-object of the set of micro-objects (hereafter “set of micro-objects”). The system includes a conversion table correlating each digit of the conversion table base system with a respective machine recognizable feature in an echo response to an ultrasound energy applied to a micro-object of the set of micro-objects. In an embodiment, the system includes a packaging material carrying the set of micro-objects and the conversion table. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140066775 | READING ULTRASOUND-DIFFERENTIABLE MICRO-OBJECTS IMPLANTED IN A VERTEBRATE SUBJECT AND HAVING A SPATIAL FORMAT - Described embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product. A receiver circuit receives ultrasound echoes from ultrasound-differentiable micro-objects implanted in a vertebrate subject in accordance with an implantable media format (hereafter “implanted micro-objects”). A format decoding circuit identifies the respective implantation region of the implantable media format occupied by each implanted micro-object based on their respective echoes. A micro-object recognition circuit recognizes each implanted micro-object based upon a machine recognizable feature in the respective echoes. A micro-object decoder circuit respectively decodes each recognized micro-object of the two implanted micro-objects into a unit of information pursuant to the identified implantation region of the recognized micro-object and a conversion table. An aggregator circuit collects the decoded units of information into a decoded information set. A computer storage media saves the decoded information set. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140066776 | READING ULTRASOUND-DIFFERENTIABLE MICRO-OBJECTS ENCODING DATA AND IMPLANTED IN A VERTEBRATE SUBJECT - Described embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product. A receiver circuit receives ultrasound echoes from at least two ultrasound-differentiable micro-objects implanted in a vertebrate subject (hereafter “implanted micro-objects”). A recognition circuit recognizes each implanted micro-object based upon a machine recognizable feature in the received echoes. A decoder circuit decodes pursuant to a conversion table each recognized implanted micro-objects into a digit of the base system of the conversion table. An aggregator circuit collects the decoded digits into a decoded data set. A computer storage media saves the decoded data set. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140066777 | IMPLANTATION OF ULTRASOUND-DIFFERENTIABLE MICRO-OBJECTS ENCODING DATA IN A VERTEBRATE SUBJECT - Described embodiments include a system and a method. A conversion table correlates each digit of the conversion table base system to a respective machine recognizable feature in an ultrasound echo response by a respective micro-object of a set at least two ultrasound-differentiable micro-objects (hereafter “set of micro-objects). An encoding apparatus encodes a data set into machine recognizable features of at least two micro-objects of the set of micro-objects pursuant to the conversion table. A selector apparatus picks from a physical set of the micro-objects at least two micro-objects having the machine recognizable features corresponding to the encoded data set. Each micro-object of the physical set of micro-objects is biocompatible and suitable for implantation in a vertebrate subject. Each micro-object while implanted returns an ultrasound echo having a machine recognizable feature differentiating the micro-object over each other micro-object of the set of micro-objects. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140067296 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING NEGAWATT USAGE OF AN APPLIANCE - The present invention may include measuring energy usage of one or more appliances for a selected usage metric, receiving reference energy usage data indicative of energy usage of one or more reference appliances for the selected usage metric, comparing the measured energy usage of the one or more appliances for the selected usage metric to the one or more received sets of reference energy usage data for the selected usage metric, and reporting an amount of energy savings based on the comparison of measured energy usage of the one or more appliances and the one or more received sets of reference energy data. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140068661 | Dynamic Customization and Monetization of Audio-Visual Content - Systems and methods for dynamic customization of audio-visual content are described. In some implementations, a process may include receiving at least one audio-visual core portion, receiving at least one selection signal indicative of a viewer preference, modifying the audio-visual core portion with at least one revised content portion in accordance with the at least one selection signal to create a dynamically customized audio-visual content, outputting the dynamically-customized audio-visual content; and receiving a consideration for the dynamically-customized audio-visual content. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140070696 | TIME-VARYING FIELD EMISSION DEVICE - A field emission device is configured as a heat engine, wherein the configuration of the heat engine is variable as a function of time. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140076068 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVING SURFACE PARTICLES FROM AN OBJECT - A fluid jet may be delivered by an outlet to dislodge particles from an object, such as a person. An image sensor may determine a target location on the object for delivering the fluid jet. In some embodiments, the image sensor may locate particles of interest to determine the target location. A steering mechanism may direct the fluid jet, so that it impacts the target location. The dislodged particles may then be captured for analysis. A distraction mechanism may distract the object and/or mask the sound of the fluid jet to prevent the object from realizing the fluid jet has been delivered. Additional substances and/or tags may be delivered by the outlet to the object and/or particles. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140076069 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVING SURFACE PARTICLES FROM AN OBJECT - A proximity sensor may detect the presence of an object, such as a person. A fluid jet may be delivered by an outlet to dislodge particles from the object. The dislodged particles may then be captured for analysis. The proximity sensor may determine the distance and/or velocity of the object to determine when to deliver the fluid jet. An image sensor may determine a target location for delivering the dislodging fluid jet and/or track particles dislodged from the object. A distraction mechanism may distract the object and/or mask the sound of the fluid jet to prevent the object from realizing the fluid jet has been delivered. Additional substances and/or tags may be delivered by the outlet to the object and/or particles. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140076130 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEFLECTING OBJECTS WITH ROCKET EXHAUST - According to one embodiment, a system for protecting a vehicle from projectiles includes a detection component, an ignition component, and an adjustment component. In one embodiment, the detection component detects one or more projectiles having a first trajectory that is incident to a first location on the vehicle. In one embodiment, the ignition component ignites one or more rockets mounted on the vehicle to produce one or more exhaust streams. In one embodiment, the adjustment component adjusts the one or more exhaust streams to deflect the one or more projectiles to a second trajectory that is not incident to the first location on the vehicle. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140076142 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEFLECTING OBJECTS WITH ROCKET EXHAUST - According to one embodiment, a system for protecting a vehicle from projectiles includes a detection component, a selection component, and an ignition component. In one embodiment, the detection component detects one or more projectiles having a first trajectory that is incident to a first location on the vehicle. In one embodiment, the selection component automatically selects two or more rockets mounted on the vehicle that, when ignited, produce a plurality of exhaust streams configured to deflect the one or more projectiles to a second trajectory. In one embodiment, the second trajectory is not incident to the first location on the vehicle. In one embodiment, the ignition component ignites the selected two or more rockets. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140077162 | DOPED GRAPHENE ELECTRONIC MATERIALS - A graphene substrate is doped with one or more functional groups to form an electronic device. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140078164 | UNAUTHORIZED VIEWER DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for detecting and responding to an intruding camera. The system includes an electronic media display device having a screen configured to display content, a sensor, and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to obtain information from the sensor, analyze the information to determine a presence of a camera, and edit any displayed content in response to the presence of the camera. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140078493 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVING SURFACE PARTICLES FROM AN OBJECT - A fluid jet may be delivered by an outlet to dislodge particles from an object, such as a person. An image sensor may track particles dislodged from the object. The image sensor may also be configured to analyze the dislodged particles in flight. The dislodged particles may also be captured for further analysis. The image sensor may provide feedback for adjusting an impact location of the fluid jet and/or for adjusting the positioning of a particle capture mechanism. A distraction mechanism may distract the object and/or mask the sound of the fluid jet to prevent the object from realizing the fluid jet has been delivered. Additional substances and/or tags may be delivered by the outlet to the object and/or particles. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140078578 | FOCUSING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION WITHIN A TURBID MEDIUM USING ULTRASONIC MODULATION - The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for focusing electromagnetic radiation (EMR) within a diffusion medium, such as a turbid medium. A diffusion medium is irradiated with EMR. The EMR may be modulated by an acoustical wave focused on a focus volume within the diffusion medium. The EMR may be modulated by a beat frequency or other function of multiple focused acoustical waves. The EMR may be modulated at a harmonic of a fundamental frequency of one or more acoustical waves. A filter may filter the emerging EMR to remove all but specifically modulated EMR scattered from the focus volume. The modulated EMR may be focused and/or used for various purposes, including imaging. In some embodiments, the modulated EMR may be reflected and/or amplified by a phase conjugating mirror. Furthermore, in some embodiments, acoustical phase conjugation may be used to focus an acoustical wave on a focus volume. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140078863 | ASSAYING GOLD WITH A MICROWAVE PULSE - A system for assaying gold in a rock formation includes a transmitter and an acoustic sensor. The transmitter is configured to transmit a microwave pulse into the rock formation. The acoustic sensor is coupled to the rock formation and is configured to detect an acoustic wave emitted from the rock formation in response to receipt by the rock formation of the microwave pulse. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140079241 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING PERSONALIZED AUDIO CONTENT - A method for providing audio content to a user device in a movie theater includes the steps of personalizing the audio content for the user device based on an identifier and providing the personalized audio content to the user device. In some embodiments, the identifier is based on demographic information about the user. According to some embodiments, the personalized audio content accompanies additional content that is not provided by the user device. In some embodiments, the personalized audio content accompanies a movie. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140079594 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UNDERWATER STORAGE OF CARBON DIOXIDE - An underwater carbon dioxide storage facility including a carbon dioxide deposit stored underwater as a clathrate includes a flexible barrier disposed at least partially over the carbon dioxide deposit. The carbon dioxide deposit may be stored in or at the bottom of a body of water. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140081096 | FOCUSING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION WITHIN A TURBID MEDIUM USING ULTRASONIC MODULATION - The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for focusing electromagnetic radiation (EMR) within a diffusion medium, such as a turbid medium. A diffusion medium is irradiated with EMR. The EMR may be modulated by an acoustical wave focused on a focus volume within the diffusion medium. The EMR may be modulated by a beat frequency or other function of multiple focused acoustical waves. The EMR may be modulated at a harmonic of a fundamental frequency of one or more acoustical waves. A filter may filter the emerging EMR to remove all but specifically modulated EMR scattered from the focus volume. The modulated EMR may be focused and/or used for various purposes, including imaging. In some embodiments, the modulated EMR may be reflected and/or amplified by a phase conjugating mirror. Furthermore, in some embodiments, acoustical phase conjugation may be used to focus an acoustical wave on a focus volume. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140081102 | FOCUSING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION WITHIN A TURBID MEDIUM USING ULTRASONIC MODULATION - The present disclosure provides various systems and methods for focusing electromagnetic radiation (EMR) within a diffusion medium, such as a turbid medium. A diffusion medium is irradiated with EMR. The EMR may be modulated by an acoustical wave focused on a focus volume within the diffusion medium. The EMR may be modulated by a beat frequency or other function of multiple focused acoustical waves. The EMR may be modulated at a harmonic of a fundamental frequency of one or more acoustical waves. A filter may filter the emerging EMR to remove all but specifically modulated EMR scattered from the focus volume. The modulated EMR may be focused and/or used for various purposes, including imaging. In some embodiments, the modulated EMR may be reflected and/or amplified by a phase conjugating mirror. Furthermore, in some embodiments, acoustical phase conjugation may be used to focus an acoustical wave on a focus volume. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140083522 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING AND DISPENSING FUEL AND BALLAST FLUID - A system for storing and dispensing fuel and a ballast fluid is disclosed. The system may be employed in a vehicle or facility having a power plant. Fuel and ballast fluid may be stored cryogenically in a liquid phase and dispensed to the vapor phase. The system may employ a thermal and volumetric compensatory arrangement wherein fuel dispensed from storage for use in a power plant is used as a heat exchange medium (refrigerant) for ballast fluid received for storage; during refueling, ballast fluid stored in the vehicle or facility may be dispensed and used as a refrigerant for fuel being stored in the vehicle in space made available by the dispensed ballast fluid. The fuel may be natural gas with a main component of methane; the ballast fluid may be a fluid obtainable from ambient environmental air, such as nitrogen or oxygen. The fuel and ballast fluid may be conditioned so that the respective boiling points are approximately equal. The system may employ a heat transfer system with a microchannel heat exchanger. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140088717 | ARTIFICIAL JOINT COMPONENTS INCLUDING SYNOVIAL FLUID DEFLECTING STRUCTURES - Artificial joint prosthetic components including synovial fluid deflection structures are described. Embodiments of artificial joint prosthesis include those with: a bone-facing surface of a artificial joint prosthesis, the bone-facing surface configured to face a bone-prosthesis interface in vivo; a non-contact surface of the artificial joint prosthesis; and at least one fluid deflection structure positioned on the non-contact surface, the fluid deflection structure positioned to deflect synovial fluid away from the bone-prosthesis interface in vivo. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140088718 | ARTIFICIAL JOINT COMPONENTS INCLUDING SYNOVIAL FLUID DEFLECTING STRUCTURES AND PARTICLE RETAINING STRUCTURES - Artificial joint prostheses, including hip, knee and shoulder joints, are described. In some aspects, an artificial joint prosthesis includes: a bone-facing surface of an artificial joint prosthesis, the bone-facing surface configured to face a bone-prosthesis interface in vivo; a non-contact surface of the artificial joint prosthesis, the non-contact surface adjacent to the bone-facing surface of the artificial joint prosthesis; at least one fluid deflection structure attached to the non-contact surface, the fluid deflection structure positioned to direct a flow of synovial fluid away from the bone-prosthesis interface in vivo; and at least one particle retaining structure positioned to contact the directed flow of synovial fluid and configured to retain particles present within the synovial fluid. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140088719 | ARTIFICIAL JOINT COMPONENTS INCLUDING MECHANIZED SYNOVIAL FLUID DEFLECTING STRUCTURES - Prosthetic artificial joints are described, including hip, knee and shoulder joints. In some embodiments, a artificial joint prosthesis includes: a bone-facing surface of a artificial joint prosthesis, the bone-facing surface configured to face a bone-prosthesis interface in vivo; a non-contact surface of the artificial joint prosthesis, the non-contact surface adjacent to the bone-facing surface of the artificial joint prosthesis; at least one fluid deflection structure positioned adjacent to the non-contact surface, the fluid deflection structure positioned to deflect synovial fluid away from the bone-prosthesis interface in vivo; and a mechanism attached to the fluid deflection structure, the mechanism operable to move the fluid deflection structure to direct synovial fluid away from the bone-prosthesis interface in vivo. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140088720 | ARTIFICIAL JOINT COMPONENTS INCLUDING MECHANIZED SYNOVIAL FLUID DEFLECTING STRUCTURES AND PARTICLE RETAINING STRUCTURES - Prosthetic artificial joints are described, including hip, knee and shoulder joints. In some embodiments, an artificial joint prosthesis includes: a bone-facing surface of a artificial joint prosthesis, the bone-facing surface configured to face a bone-prosthesis interface in vivo; a non-contact surface of the artificial joint prosthesis, the non-contact surface adjacent to the bone-facing surface of the artificial joint prosthesis; at least one fluid deflection structure positioned adjacent to the non-contact surface, the fluid deflection structure positioned to deflect synovial fluid away from the bone-prosthesis interface in vivo; a mechanism attached to the fluid deflection structure, the mechanism operable to move the fluid deflection structure to direct synovial fluid away from the bone-prosthesis interface in vivo; and at least one particle retaining structure positioned to contact the directed flow of synovial fluid and configured to retain non-physiological particles present within the synovial fluid. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140088721 | ARTIFICIAL JOINT COMPONENTS INCLUDING INTEGRAL MAGNETIC FIELDS CONFIGURED TO DEFLECT WEAR DEBRIS PARTICLES - Prosthetic artificial joints are described, including hip, knee and shoulder joints. In some embodiments, an artificial joint prosthesis includes: a bone-facing surface of a artificial joint prosthesis, the bone-facing surface configured to face a bone-prosthesis interface in vivo; a first component of the artificial joint prosthesis including a contact surface of the artificial joint prosthesis, the first component fabricated from at least one polymer and a plurality of magnetic particles; and a second component of the artificial joint prosthesis including at least one magnet configured to create a magnetic field within the artificial joint, the at least one magnet positioned to form a magnetic field directed to influence a location of debris including the magnetic particles in the joint to a position distinct from the bone-prosthesis interface in vivo. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140088804 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING ELECTRICAL ENERGY BETWEEN VEHICLES - Motor vehicles may need to exchange electrical energy. At least one vehicle may determine a target charge state. The vehicle may then identify another vehicle with which to exchange energy. The vehicles may negotiate a quantity to be transferred, transfer parameters for the exchange, and/or the like. The vehicles may be in a common fleet or an affinity group. A central location may facilitate the identification and/or negotiation process. The transfer may be monitored and may be controlled based on monitoring data collected. The transfer may be wired or wireless, and the vehicles may be stationary or in motion during the transfer. The vehicles may be, among others, pure electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and/or fuel cell vehicles. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140089064 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING ELECTRICAL ENERGY BETWEEN VEHICLES - Motor vehicles may need to exchange electrical energy. The vehicles may negotiate a quantity to be transferred, a price for the transferred energy, transfer parameters for the exchange, and/or the like. A bidding process may be used to set the price. The bidding process may also be used to identify a vehicle with which to exchange energy. A vehicle may perform a credit check on another vehicle, and payment information may be exchanged. The transfer may be monitored and may be controlled based on monitoring data collected. The transfer may be wired or wireless, and the vehicles may be stationary or in motion during the transfer. The vehicles may be, among others, pure electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and/or fuel cell vehicles. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140089172 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING AND DISPENSING FUEL AND BALLAST FLUID - A system for storing and dispensing fuel and a ballast fluid is disclosed. The system may be installed in a station. The system may be employed in a vehicle or facility having a power plant. Fuel and ballast fluid may be stored cryogenically in a liquid phase and dispensed to the vapor phase. The system may employ a thermal and volumetric compensatory arrangement wherein fuel dispensed from storage for use in a power plant is used as a heat exchange medium (refrigerant) for ballast fluid received for storage; during refueling, ballast fluid stored in the vehicle or facility may be dispensed and used as a refrigerant for fuel being stored in the vehicle in space made available by the dispensed ballast fluid. The fuel may be natural gas with a main component of methane; the ballast fluid may be a fluid obtainable from ambient environmental air, such as nitrogen or oxygen. The fuel and ballast fluid may be conditioned so that the respective boiling points are approximately equal. The system may employ a heat transfer system with a microchannel heat exchanger. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140089206 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING ELECTRICAL ENERGY BETWEEN VEHICLES - A central location may facilitate negotiation and exchange of electrical energy between motor vehicles that need to exchange electrical energy. The central location may identify vehicles to exchange electrical energy and may determine exchange terms. The central location may store member information from which it determines exchange terms. The central location may update the member information based on data reported from the exchange. The central location may also authorize transactions, which may comprise confirming identities of one or both vehicles, validating payment information, and/or the like. The vehicles may be members of an affinity group or common fleet. The central location may manage the affinity group or common fleet, such as by prequalifying vehicles to join the group, ensuring vehicles have sufficient energy to reach a destination, and/or the like. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140090171 | AUTOMATED SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR TRANSPORTING AND SUPPORTING PATIENTS - Systems, devices, and methods are described for moving a patient to and from various locations, care units, etc., within a care facility. For example a transport and support vehicle includes a body structure including a plurality of rotatable members operable to frictionally interface the vehicle to a travel path and to move the vehicle along the travel path, and a surface structured and dimensioned to support an individual subject. A transport and support vehicle can include, for example, an imager operably coupled to one or more of a power source, a steering assembly, one or more of the plurality of rotatable members, etc., and having one or more modules operable to control the power source, steering assembly, one or more of the plurality of rotatable members, etc., so as to maintain an authorized operator in the image zone. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140090172 | Automated Systems, Devices, and Methods for Transporting and Supporting Patients - Systems, devices, and methods are described for moving a patient to and from various locations, care units, etc., within a care facility. For example a transport and support vehicle includes a body structure including a plurality of rotatable members operable to frictionally interface the vehicle to a travel path and to move the vehicle along the travel path, and a surface structured and dimensioned to support an individual subject. A transport and support vehicle can include, for example, an imager operably coupled to one or more of a power source, a steering assembly, one or more of the plurality of rotatable members, etc., and having one or more modules operable to control the power source, steering assembly, one or more of the plurality of rotatable members, etc., so as to maintain an authorized operator in the image zone. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140090889 | MINING DRILL WITH GRADIENT SENSING - A drill for excavating a bore in the earth includes a steerable boring tool configured to excavate a bore and sensors coupled to the boring tool. The sensors are spaced apart from one another at multiple azimuthal locations around the steerable boring tool and the sensors are configured to detect a mineral property in the earth adjacent the steerable boring tool. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140091713 | LOW PRESSURE LAMP USING NON-MERCURY MATERIALS - One embodiment relates to a mercury-free low-pressure lamp having a bulb. The bulb includes an emissive material and one or more phosphors. The emissive material includes at least one of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal, wherein when the bulb is in a non-operational state, the emissive material condenses into a liquid or solid, and when the bulb is in an operational state the emissive material forms an emitter, the emitter in combination with one or more gases generate photons when excited by an electrical discharge. The one or more phosphors are configured to convert at least a portion of the photons to other visible wavelengths. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140091716 | FIELD EMISSION DEVICE - A field emission device is configured as a heat engine. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140094990 | Automated Systems, Devices, and Methods for Transporting and Supporting Patients - Systems, devices, and methods are described for moving a patient to and from various locations, care units, etc., within a care facility. For example a transport and support vehicle includes a body structure including a plurality of rotatable members operable to frictionally interface the vehicle to a travel path and to move the vehicle along the travel path, and a surface structured and dimensioned to support an individual subject. A transport and support vehicle can include, for example, an imager operably coupled to one or more of a power source, a steering assembly, one or more of the plurality of rotatable members, etc., and having one or more modules operable to control the power source, steering assembly, one or more of the plurality of rotatable members, etc., so as to maintain an authorized operator in the image zone. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140094997 | Automated Systems, Devices, and Methods for Transporting and Supporting Patients Including Multi-Floor Operation - Systems, devices, and methods are described for moving a patient to and from various locations, care units, etc., within a care facility. For example a transport and support vehicle includes a body structure including a plurality of rotatable members operable to frictionally interface the vehicle to a travel path and to move the vehicle along the travel path, and a surface structured and dimensioned to support an individual subject. A transport and support vehicle can include, for example, an elevator interface module that provides communicate and control of elevator controller. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140095011 | AUTOMATED SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR TRANSPORTING AND SUPPORTING PATIENTS - Systems, devices, and methods are described for moving a patient to and from various locations, care units, etc., within a care facility. For example a transport and support vehicle includes a body structure including a plurality of rotatable members operable to frictionally interface the vehicle to a travel path and to move the vehicle along the travel path, and a surface structured and dimensioned to support an individual subject. A transport and support vehicle can include, for example, an imager operably coupled to one or more of a power source, a steering assembly, one or more of the plurality of rotatable members, etc., and having one or more modules operable to control the power source, steering assembly, one or more of the plurality of rotatable members, etc., so as to maintain an authorized operator in the image zone. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140102947 | RADIOFREQUENCY PARTICLE SEPARATOR - An apparatus for separating a mineral from a liquid including a housing and a fluid having a mineral bearing particle and contained within the housing. The apparatus further includes a generator configured to apply a radio-frequency electromagnetic field to the mineral bearing particle. The field produces a temperature increase within a portion of the mineral bearing particle and the mineral bearing particle transfers heat into the fluid, the heated fluid imposing motion-inducing forces on the particle. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140103800 | MANAGED MULTIPLE-FILAMENT INCANDESCENT LIGHTING SYSTEM - Described embodiments include an incandescent lighting system and a method. A described system includes a gas filled and sealed glass envelope. The system includes at least two filaments enclosed within the glass envelope. Each filament of the at least two filaments is configured to generate light in response to a flow of electric current. The system includes a controller circuit configured to manage the at least two filaments in response to a filament management schedule. The filament management schedule includes managing the respective flow of electric current through each filament of the at least two filaments. In an embodiment, the schedule includes managing the respective flow of electric current through each filament of the at least two filaments so that not all of the at least two filaments generate light at any one time. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140103801 | MULTIPLE-FILAMENT INCANDESCENT LIGHTING SYSTEM MANAGED IN RESPONSE TO A SENSOR DETECTED ASPECT OF A FILAMENT - Described embodiments include an incandescent lighting system and a method. A described system includes a gas filled and sealed glass envelope. The system includes a gas filled glass envelope. The system includes at least two filaments enclosed within the glass envelope. Each filament of the at least two filaments is configured to generate visible light in response to a flow of electric current. The system includes a sensor configured to detect an aspect of a filament of the at least two filaments and to generate a sensor signal indicative of the aspect. The system includes a controller circuit configured to manage the at least two filaments in response to a filament management schedule. The filament management schedule includes adjusting a flow of electric current through a filament of the at least two filaments in response to the sensor signal. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140103835 | MULTIPLE-FILAMENT TUNGSTEN-HALOGEN LIGHTING SYSTEM HAVING MANAGED TUNGSTEN REDEPOSITION - Described embodiments include a tungsten-halogen lighting system and a method. A described system includes a sealed glass envelope containing a halogen gas. The system includes at least two tungsten filaments enclosed within the glass envelope. Each tungsten filament of the at least two tungsten filaments is configured to generate light in response to a flow of electric current. The system includes a controller circuit configured to manage the at least two tungsten filaments in response to a tungsten filament management schedule. The tungsten filament management schedule includes controlling tungsten redeposition by the halogen regenerative cycle on each tungsten filament of the at least two tungsten filaments. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140110103 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING RECOVERY OF HYDROCARBON DEPOSITS - A method for enhancing the recovery of hydrocarbon deposit includes the step of sensing a material property of an underground volume. A three-dimensional map identifying the spatial variation in the sensed material property of the underground volume is generated. Propagating electromagnetic radiation is transmitted in the volume based on the map. The propagating electromagnetic radiation transmission is varied in at least one of frequency, polarization, wavelength, frequency, amplitude, mode, and phase in response to the variation in the material property of a region within the volume to which the propagating electromagnetic radiation is directed. Accordingly, the volume is heated in a spatially varying manner to heat material in the volume and thereby induce the flow of hydrocarbon deposits from the volume. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140117773 | METHODS, DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR TRANSMISSION BETWEEN AN IMPLANTED DEVICE AND AN EXTERNAL DEVICE - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to systems including an internal power transmitter that delivers energy out of a living subject to power at least one external device that is in communication with the internal power transmitter, and related apparatuses, devices, and methods of use. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140118407 | Enhanced Retroreflective Display Device - Method and apparatus features are implemented in a visual display system to provide coordinated interaction between an independent light source and a proximate retroreflective display. The light rays output characteristics of the independent light source are adjusted (e.g., by a controller) based on predetermined and/or detected viewing parameters of the retroreflective display. The retroreflected rays are targeted back toward an eye of a user associated with the independent light source to provide improved brightness and contrast for screen viewing by the user. Some retroreflective display screen embodiments may also include a self-illuminating mode as well as other non-retroreflective illumination modes of operation. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140118511 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO CONFIRM THAT AN AUTOSTEREOSCOPIC DISPLAY IS ACCURATELY AIMED - A autostereoscopic display system includes an autostereoscopic display configured to project images representing a left-eye view and a right-eye view of an image, an emitter configured to emit a tracer beam having a directional relationship to that of the projected images, a sensor configured to detect reflections of the tracer beam, and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to control an emission of the tracer beam, receive feedback data from the sensor, use the feedback data to determine an impact site on the viewer corresponding to the tracer beam and adjust a direction of the tracer beam based on the impact site. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140119020 | Smart Illuminator For Retroreflective Display Device - Method and apparatus features are implemented in a visual display system to provide coordinated interaction between an independent light source and a proximate retroreflective display. The light rays output characteristics of the independent light source are adjusted (e.g., by a controller) based on predetermined and/or detected viewing parameters of the retroreflective display. The retroreflected rays are targeted back toward an eye of a user associated with the independent light source to provide improved brightness and contrast for screen viewing by the user. Some retroreflective display screen embodiments may also include a self-illuminating mode as well as other non-retroreflective illumination modes of operation. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140119021 | Hybrid Retroreflective Display Device - Method and apparatus features are implemented in a visual display system to provide coordinated interaction between an independent light source and a proximate retroreflective display. The light rays output characteristics of the independent light source are adjusted (e.g., by a controller) based on predetermined and/or detected viewing parameters of the retroreflective display. The retroreflected rays are targeted back toward an eye of a user associated with the independent light source to provide improved brightness and contrast for screen viewing by the user. Some retroreflective display screen embodiments may also include a self-illuminating mode as well as other non-retroreflective illumination modes of operation. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140119150 | BIPOLAR LOGIC GATES ON MOS-BASED MEMORY CHIPS - A system for using selectable-delay bipolar logic circuitry within the address decoder of a MOS-based memory includes a MOS-based memory, which includes an array of a plurality of memory cells configured to store data; an address decoder including bipolar logic circuitry, where the address decoder is configured to accept a word including a plurality of bits and access the array of memory cells using the word; where the bipolar logic circuitry includes a plurality of bipolar transistor devices, where at least one bipolar transistor device has an adjustable gate bias and is configured to accept an input, wherein the gate bias is adjusted based on the input, where the gate bias determines a selectable gate delay. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140119554 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR NON-VOLATILE MEMORY IN WIRELESS HEADSETS - Headsets, systems, devices, and methods for storage and presentation of an audio or visual file are presented. Embodiments relate to storing the audio or visual file in non-volatile memory and playing or displaying the audio or visual file through at least one speaker or display if a playback command is received from an external server or a sensor condition is met. In some embodiments, the playback command is received wirelessly. According to some embodiments, the sensor condition is based on a location or a signal availability. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140121636 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GUIDING INJECTIONS - Systems and methods are described herein for guided injection, which include: one or more controllable light-emitting elements configured to emit non-destructive light and a computing device operably connected to the one or more controllable light-emitting elements configured to emit non-destructive light, the computing device including a processor operable to receive at least one digital representation of a body region of an individual, the body region of the individual including one or more physical registration landmarks, the at least one digital representation including one or more digitally registered injection sites and one or more digital registration landmarks corresponding to the one or more physical registration landmarks on the body region; and control the one or more controllable light-emitting elements to illuminate a location of a surface of the body region of the individual corresponding in location to at least one of the one or more digitally registered injection sites. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140121637 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING AN INJECTION GUIDE - System and methods are described herein for generating an injection guide, which include receiving one or more digital images of a body region of an individual, the body region including one or more physical registration landmarks, generating at least one digital representation of the body region using the one or more digital images, the at least one digital representation including one or more digital registration landmarks corresponding to the one or more physical registration landmarks on the body region, adding one or more digitally registered injection sites to the at least one digital representation of the body region in an injection-treatment pattern, the one or more digitally registered injection sites registered relative to the one or more digital registration landmarks, and generating one or more output signals having information for controlling one or more controllable light-emitting elements to illuminate a location on a surface of the body region of the individual corresponding in location to at least one of the one or more digitally registered injection sites. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140123249 | Behavioral Fingerprinting Via Corroborative User Device - Disclosed herein are example embodiments for behavioral fingerprinting via corroborative user device. For certain example embodiments, one or more devices may (i) ascertain at least one indicator of a proximity of at least one corroborative user device that is affiliated with a behavioral fingerprint and (ii) incorporate the at least one indicator of a proximity of the at least one corroborative user device into an authentication-related analysis for a user device that is associated with the behavioral fingerprint. However, claimed subject matter is not limited to any particular described embodiments, implementations, examples, or so forth. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140123253 | Behavioral Fingerprinting Via Inferred Personal Relation - Disclosed herein are example embodiments for behavioral fingerprinting via inferred personal relation. For certain example embodiments, at least one indication of personal relation for at least one authorized user may be inferred via at least one user-device interaction, and the at least one indication of personal relation may be incorporated into at least one behavioral fingerprint that is associated with the at least one authorized user, with the at least one behavioral fingerprint including one or more indicators of utilization of one or more user devices by the at least one authorized user. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140130358 | ACTIVELY RELEASED FOOD ADDITIVES - The present disclosure provides systems and methods for actively releasing food additives to deliver aromatic compounds to consumers during food or drink consumption. The food additives may be contained within an encapsulation layer. The encapsulation layer may be configured to release the food additives in response to being exposed to energy provided by an activation source proximate to the food additives. The activation source may be incorporated into, or connected with, an eating utensil or an oral implant. The activation source can be manually controlled by a consumer, can be controlled based on conditions near the food additives, or can be programmed with a release schedule that defines how and when food additives are to be released. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140131222 | COMMINUTION WATER CONTAMINANT REMOVAL SYSTEM - An electrochemical reactor for removing mining constituents from a fluid is disclosed. The electrochemical reactor includes a housing defining a flow path and a pump configured to continuously move fluid through the flow path at a flow rate. The electrochemical reactor also includes a power supply coupled to the housing, an anode and a cathode coupled to the power supply, and a controller configured to selectively engage the power supply power supply. The power supply applies an electrical potential between the anode and the cathode when engaged. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140134298 | ACTIVELY RELEASED FOOD ADDITIVES - The present disclosure provides systems and methods for actively releasing food additives to deliver aromatic compounds to consumers during food or drink consumption. The food additives may be contained within an encapsulation layer. The encapsulation layer may be configured to release the food additives in response to being exposed to energy provided by an activation source proximate to the food additives. The activation source may be incorporated into, or connected with, an eating utensil or an oral implant. The activation source can be manually controlled by a consumer, can be controlled based on conditions near the food additives, or can be programmed with a release schedule that defines how and when food additives are to be released. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140135815 | Embolism Deflector - Devices, methods, and systems provide an embolism deflecting device, methods for deflecting or diverting emboli away from critical locations in the body, and systems therefor. Embodiments of the embolism deflecting device comprise an embolism detector, a diverter controller operable for determining the presence of emboli from a target input from the embolism detector, and an embolism diverter operable by the diverter controller to deflect, divert, redirect, etc., emboli away from the critical body location on the detection thereof. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140135816 | Embolism Deflector - Devices, methods, and systems provide an embolism deflecting device, methods for deflecting or diverting emboli away from critical locations in the body, and systems therefor. Embodiments of the embolism deflecting device comprise an embolism detector, a diverter controller operable for determining the presence of emboli from a target input from the embolism detector, and an embolism diverter operable by the diverter controller to deflect, divert, redirect, etc., emboli away from the critical body location on the detection thereof. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140135951 | ACTIVELY RELEASED FOOD ADDITIVES - The present disclosure provides systems and methods for actively releasing food additives to deliver aromatic compounds to consumers during food or drink consumption. The food additives may be contained within an encapsulation layer. The encapsulation layer may be configured to release the food additives in response to being exposed to energy provided by an activation source proximate to the food additives. The activation source may be incorporated into, or connected with, an eating utensil or an oral implant. The activation source can be manually controlled by a consumer, can be controlled based on conditions near the food additives, or can be programmed with a release schedule that defines how and when food additives are to be released. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140136140 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING OVERHEAD LINE MOTION - A system for monitoring motion of an overhead line includes a monitoring device. The monitoring device includes an accelerometer and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to accept data from the accelerometer corresponding to line movement, analyze the data to determine displacement data corresponding to a displacement of the overhead line, accept data corresponding to a location of at least one external object proximate to the overhead line, and analyze the displacement data to determine a clearance from the at least one external object. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140136583 | RANDOM NUMBER GENERATOR FUNCTIONS IN MEMORY - A memory device includes but is not limited to a substrate, a non-volatile memory array integrated on the substrate, and random number generator logic integrated with the non-volatile memory array on the substrate. The random number generator logic is operable to perform at least one random number generator function in association with the non-volatile memory array. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140136754 | INTELLIGENT MONITORING FOR COMPUTATION IN MEMORY - A memory device can include a non-volatile memory array and control logic integrated with and distributed over the non-volatile memory array. The control logic can be operable to selectively distribute functionality across the non-volatile memory array. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140136755 | FLEXIBLE PROCESSORS AND FLEXIBLE MEMORY - An apparatus includes but is not limited to a non-volatile memory array and a processor integrated with the apparatus. The processor is operable to operate in combination with the non-volatile memory array to accumulate information associated with a product. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140136903 | REDUNDANCY FOR LOSS-TOLERANT DATA IN NON-VOLATILE MEMORY - A memory device includes a memory array including a plurality of memory sections characterized by a plurality of memory types and control logic integrated with and distributed over the memory array. The control logic is operable to selectively allocate redundant sections in the plurality of memory sections. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140136915 | ERROR CORRECTION WITH NON-VOLATILE MEMORY ON AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A memory device includes but is not limited to a non-volatile memory array and control logic integrated with and distributed over the non-volatile memory array. The control logic can be operable to maintain a plurality of copies of data in the non-volatile memory array and detect errors by comparison of selected ones of the plurality of copies. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140137119 | MULTI-CORE PROCESSING IN MEMORY - A memory device includes but is not limited to a substrate, a non-volatile memory array integrated on the substrate, and processing logic integrated with the non-volatile memory array on the substrate. The processing logic is operable to perform at least one general purpose processing function associated with the non-volatile memory array. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140137271 | DATA SECURITY AND ACCESS TRACKING IN MEMORY - A memory device includes but is not limited to a substrate, a non-volatile memory array integrated on the substrate, and data security logic integrated with the non-volatile memory array on the substrate. The data security logic is operable to perform at least one data security function associated with the non-volatile memory array. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140137951 | UNDERWATER OIL PIPELINE HEATING SYSTEMS - A system for reducing buildup of solids in pipes used in underwater oil operations is disclosed. The system includes an annular pipe having an inner pipe wall and an outer pipe wall. The inner pipe wall defines an inner pipe configured to transport an oil. The outer pipe wall is displaced from the inner pipe wall. The outer pipe wall defines an outer pipe between the outer pipe wall and the inner pipe wall. The system includes an oxidizer delivery pipe having an oxidizer delivery outlet. The oxidizer delivery pipe is configured to supply an oxidizer to the outer pipe. The system further includes a fuel delivery pipe having a fuel delivery outlet. The fuel delivery pipe is configured to supply a fuel to the outer pipe. The oxidizer and the fuel release thermal energy in an exothermic reaction. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140138058 | HEAT PIPE HAVING A CHANNELED HEAT TRANSFER ARRAY - Described embodiments include a heat pipe system. The system includes an evaporator portion having a wall internally defining an evaporator chamber and configured to evaporate a liquid phase of a working fluid by absorbing heat. A condenser portion has a wall internally defining a condenser chamber and configured to condense a vapor phase of the working fluid by releasing heat. The system includes the working fluid. The system includes a channeled heat transfer array including at least two tubes. Each tube of the at least two tubes has a wall defining (i) a channel flowing an intermediate fluid and (ii) an exterior surface directly exposed to the working fluid. The evaporator chamber, the condenser chamber, and the exterior surfaces of the at least two tubes of the channeled heat transfer array form a hermetically sealed hollow vessel containing the working fluid. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140138109 | BIOMASS STORAGE SYSTEM - An apparatus for forming a water storage material from a biomass input material using supercritical or subcritical fluid processing, the water storage material capable of absorbing a liquid and releasing the liquid. The apparatus utilizes supercritical fluid processing, subcritical fluid processing, charring, or a combination thereof. The apparatus includes a controller configured to control the apparatus. The apparatus further including a processing station configured to hold the biomass input material, and to use the biomass input material for processing into the water storage material. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140139652 | PULSED PROJECTION SYSTEM FOR 3D VIDEO - A 3D-display system alternates between directing light representing a left-eye view of a 3D image to a viewer's left eye and directing light representing a right-eye view of a 3D image to a viewer's right eye. To direct the light towards the viewer's eyes, the system receives eye-location data relative to a display device from an eye-tracking system and uses light deflectors, such as acousto-optic, electro-optic, and passive optical deflectors, to aim the light in a particular direction. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140140808 | MITIGATING WIND TURBINE BLADE NOISE GENERATION IN RESPONSE TO AN ATMOSPHERIC VARIATION - Described embodiments include a wind turbine system. In this embodiment, the system includes a rotor blade attached to a rotor hub drivingly coupled to an electric generator. The system includes a controllable feature configured to decrease a noise generated by the rotor blade if activated. The system includes a sensor configured to detect an atmospheric variation approaching the rotor blade. The system includes a noise manager circuit configured to authorize a noise mitigation measure responsive to the detected atmospheric variation. The system includes a control circuit configured to activate the controllable feature in response to the authorized noise mitigation measure. In an embodiment, the system includes a support structure positioning the rotor hub a sufficient distance above the ground to allow rotation of the rotor blade about the rotor hub without contacting the ground. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140140842 | MITIGATING WIND TURBINE BLADE NOISE GENERATION IN VIEW OF A MINIMUM POWER GENERATION REQUIREMENT - Described embodiments include a wind turbine system. In this embodiment, the system includes a wind turbine including a rotor blade having a controllable feature and attached to a rotor hub drivingly coupled to an electric generator. The controllable feature is configured if activated to decrease a noise generated by the rotor blade and correspondingly to decrease electric power generated by the electric generator. The wind turbine system includes a sensor configured to detect a parameter indicative of present or possible future noise generation state of the rotor blade. The wind turbine system includes a noise manager circuit configured to select a noise mitigation measure responsive to the detected parameter and in compliance with a minimum electric power generation requirement assigned to the wind turbine. The wind turbine system includes a control circuit configured to activate the controllable feature in response to the selected noise mitigation measure. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140142888 | MITIGATING WIND TURBINE BLADE NOISE GENERATION - Described embodiments include a wind turbine system. In this embodiment, the system includes a rotor blade attached to a rotor hub drivingly coupled to an electric generator. The system includes a sensor configured to detect a rotational position of the rotor blade relative to a surface of the ground. The system includes a noise controller configured to implement a noise mitigation measure responsive to the detected rotational position of the rotor blade relative to the surface of the ground. In an embodiment, the system further includes a support structure mounted on or in the ground and maintaining the rotor hub a sufficient distance above the surface of the ground to allow the rotor blade to rotate about the rotor hub without contacting the surface of the ground. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140143884 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING DATA STORED ON A REMOVABLE DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A system for protecting data stored in a memory of a removable data storage device is provided. The system includes a personal electronic device, a removable solid state data storage device operatively coupled to the personal electronic device, and a circuit including a data protection module and an authorization module. The data storage device includes a memory for storing data. The authorization module is configured to determine whether a preauthorized state is active. When the preauthorized state is not active, the data protection module is configured to protect at least some of the data stored in the memory in response to detecting impending removal of the data storage device from the personal electronic device. When the preauthorized state is active, the data protection module is configured to preserve certain data stored in the memory in response to detecting impending removal of the data storage device from the personal electronic device. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140144036 | ENERGY EFFICIENT DRYER SYSTEMS - A dryer including a housing, a drying chamber disposed within the housing, and a heating element coupled to the housing. The dryer further includes an intake configured to supply intake air to the drying chamber and an exhaust vent configured to vent exhaust air out of the drying chamber. The intake, the drying chamber, and the exhaust vent define an air flow path from the intake through the drying chamber and out the exhaust vent. The dryer includes a heat exchanger and a heat pump having a condenser. The heat exchanger and the heat pump are each configured to absorb thermal energy from the exhaust air and transfer the thermal energy to the intake air. The air flow path is configured such that the intake air is heated directly or indirectly by the heat exchanger prior to the intake air being further heated directly or indirectly by the condenser. The air flow path is configured such that the intake air is further heated directly or indirectly by the condenser prior to the intake air entering the drying chamber. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140144390 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DIRECTING BIRDS AWAY FROM EQUIPMENT - A system for directing a bird away from equipment includes an emitter configured to transmit a beam of audio-modulated ultrasonic sound. The beam of audio-modulated ultrasonic sound is configured to frequency down-convert in the atmosphere to produce a specified audible sound for a bird at a selected distance away from the emitter. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140145002 | SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING CLOUD FORMATION AND CLOUD PRECIPITATION - A system for facilitating cloud formation and cloud precipitation includes a controller and a beam emitter that is responsive to the controller. The beam emitter is configured to emit a beam to form charged particles within an atmospheric zone containing water vapor. The charged particles enhance the formation of cloud condensation nuclei such that water vapor condenses on the cloud condensation nuclei forming cloud droplets. The system further includes a sensor configured to detect a cloud status and output a signal corresponding to the cloud status to the controller. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140147555 | EDIBLE COMPOSITIONS - The present technology provides an edible composition including a plurality of dietary strands coated with a flavored coating; where the interior of each dietary strand comprises a fat, protein, carbohydrate, or a combination thereof; where the dietary strands are braided or woven together; and where the flavor of the interior of the dietary strand is distinct from the flavor of the flavored coating. Also provided are methods of providing an animal with nourishment, including providing the animal with any one of the edible compositions described herein. The animal may or may not be a human. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140147556 | EDIBLE OR INHALABLE COMPOSITIONS HAVING ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF USE - The present technology provides, in one aspect, an edible or inhalable composition including an isolated “antagonist ligand” or an isolated “antagonist antibody” or an antigen-binding fragment thereof, which specifically binds a taste receptor ligand or an olfactory receptor ligand. Foods and intranasal formulations containing the above-described compositions are described, as are methods of use. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140148341 | METHODS FOR MODULATING PHOTOSYNTHETIC ACTIVITY - A method is provided for modulating transpiration in an organism that is capable of photosynthesis, where the method includes contacting the organism with a composition including an effective amount of an oxygen antagonist. Also provided is an apparatus for modulating transpiration in an organism that is capable of photosynthesis. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140148978 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DIRECTING BIRDS AWAY FROM EQUIPMENT - A system for directing a bird away from equipment includes an item of equipment and a detector configured to detect a bird that could be harmed by or that could harm the equipment and to determine the proximity of the bird to the equipment. The system also includes an unmanned aerial vehicle and a pilot system configured to control the unmanned aerial vehicle. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140150464 | Temperature-Stabilized Storage Systems with Integral Regulated Cooling - In some embodiments, a regulated thermal transfer device for a storage container includes: a phase change material unit, the phase change material unit including one or more walls surrounding a phase-change material region, and an aperture in the one or more walls; a heat pipe with a first end positioned within the phase change material unit, and a second end; a thermoelectric unit thermally connected to the second end of the heat pipe; a heat sink connected to the thermoelectric unit, and positioned to radiate heat away from the thermoelectric unit; and an electronic controller operably connected to the thermoelectric unit; wherein the regulated thermal transfer device is of a size and shape to be positioned so that the phase change material unit is within a storage region of a temperature-stabilized storage container, and the thermoelectric unit is positioned adjacent to an external surface of the temperature-stabilized storage container. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140151601 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN GAS - Systems and methods for thermally decomposing hydrocarbon feedstock may comprise a hydrocarbon feedstock, a non-oxidizing carrier gas, one or more heat exchangers, and a reaction chamber. The carrier gas may be used to transfer heat to the hydrocarbon feedstock. The heat exchanger(s) may be configured to heat the carrier gas. And the reaction chamber may be configured to receive hydrocarbon feedstock and heated carrier gas. Inside the reaction chamber, the hydrocarbon feedstock and the heated carrier gas may mix with one another causing the thermal decomposition reaction. The thermal decomposition reaction occurs in a substantially oxidant-free environment thereby eliminating or greatly reducing the production of carbon oxide byproducts. Hydrogen gas may be separated from a gaseous product stream that is thereafter collected from the reaction chamber. A portion of the gaseous product stream may be thermally coupled to the carrier gas and may thereafter be recycled through the system. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140153685 | System and Method for Annealing Nuclear Fission Reactor Materials - Illustrative embodiments provide systems, methods, apparatuses, and applications related to annealing nuclear fission reactor materials. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140154169 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN GAS - Systems and methods for thermally decomposing hydrocarbon feedstock may comprise a hydrocarbon feedstock, a non-oxidizing carrier gas, one or more heat exchangers, and a reaction chamber. The carrier gas may be used to transfer heat to the hydrocarbon feedstock. The heat exchanger(s) may be configured to heat the carrier gas. And the reaction chamber may be configured to receive hydrocarbon feedstock and heated carrier gas. Inside the reaction chamber, the hydrocarbon feedstock and the heated carrier gas may mix with one another causing the thermal decomposition reaction. The thermal decomposition reaction occurs in a substantially oxidant-free environment thereby eliminating or greatly reducing the production of carbon oxide byproducts. Hydrogen gas may be separated from a gaseous product stream that is thereafter collected from the reaction chamber. A portion of the gaseous product stream may be thermally coupled to the carrier gas and may thereafter be recycled through the system. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140154170 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN GAS - Systems and methods for thermally decomposing hydrocarbon feedstock may comprise a hydrocarbon feedstock, a non-oxidizing carrier gas, one or more heat exchangers, and a reaction chamber. The carrier gas may be used to transfer heat to the hydrocarbon feedstock. The heat exchanger(s) may be configured to heat the carrier gas. And the reaction chamber may be configured to receive hydrocarbon feedstock and heated carrier gas. Inside the reaction chamber, the hydrocarbon feedstock and the heated carrier gas may mix with one another causing the thermal decomposition reaction. The thermal decomposition reaction occurs in a substantially oxidant-free environment thereby eliminating or greatly reducing the production of carbon oxide byproducts. Hydrogen gas may be separated from a gaseous product stream that is thereafter collected from the reaction chamber. A portion of the gaseous product stream may be thermally coupled to the carrier gas and may thereafter be recycled through the system. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140159590 | MATERIALS AND CONFIGURATIONS OF A FIELD EMISSION DEVICE - A field emission device is configured as a heat engine. Different embodiments of the heat engine may have different configurations that may include a cathode, gate, suppressor, and anode arranged in different ways according to a particular embodiment. Different embodiments of the heat engine may also incorporate different materials in and/or proximate to the cathode, gate, suppressor, and anode. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140160432 | Self-Aligning Unobtrusive Active Eye Interrogation - Methods and system for determining a physiological parameter of a subject through interrogation of an eye of the subject with an optical signal are described. Interrogation is performed unobtrusively. The gaze direction of the eye of the subject is determined and an interrogation signal source and/or response signal sensor are moved into alignment with the eye using an actuator to facilitate detection of the signal from the eye of the subject. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140160433 | Unobtrusive Active Eye Interrogation - Methods and systems for determining a physiological parameter of a subject through interrogation of an eye of the subject with an optical signal are described. Interrogation is performed unobtrusively. The physiological parameter is determined from a signal sensed from the eye of a subject when the eye of the subject is properly aligned with regard to an interrogation signal source and/or response signal sensor. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140160434 | Time-Based Unobtrusive Active Eye Interrogation - Methods and systems for determining a physiological parameter of a subject through interrogation of an eye of the subject with an optical signal are described. Interrogation is performed unobtrusively. The physiological parameter is determined from a signal sensed from the eye of a subject according to a schedule, under the control of a scheduling controller. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140163329 | Unobtrusive Active Eye Interrogation with Gaze Attractor - Methods and systems for determining a physiological parameter of a subject through interrogation of an eye of the subject with an optical signal are described. Interrogation is performed unobtrusively. The system includes a gaze attractor for attracting the gaze of the subject to cause an eye of the subject to move into alignment with regard to an interrogation signal source and/or response signal sensor to facilitate detection of a signal from the eye of the subject. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140163432 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ULTRASONIC NEURAL MODULATION IN A LIMB - Methods and related systems for modulating neural activity by cyclical blocking of conduction in peripheral neural structures with ultrasound are disclosed. In an aspect, neural activity is blocked cyclically with an ultrasonic blocking stimulus source positioned adjacent a skin surface in a vicinity of a nerve. In an aspect, a conduction block is produced in a sensory nerve. Neural modulation may be used, for example, to modulate an immune or inflammatory response or process. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140163483 | Method and System for Modulating Neural Activity in a Limb - Methods and related systems for modulating neural activity by cyclically blocking conduction in peripheral neural structures are disclosed. In an aspect, neural activity is blocked cyclically with a blocking stimulus source positioned adjacent a skin surface in a vicinity of a nerve. Neural modulation may be used, for example, to modulate an immune or inflammatory response or process. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140163647 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BLOCKING NERVE CONDUCTION - Methods and related systems for modulating neural activity by cyclical blocking of conduction in peripheral neural structures with electrical blocking stimuli are disclosed. In an aspect, neural activity is blocked cyclically with an electrical blocking stimulus source implanted adjacent a nerve. In an aspect, a conduction block is produced in a sensory nerve. Neural modulation may be used, for example, to modulate an immune or inflammatory response or process. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140164115 | SYSTEMS FOR FACILITATING THIRD-PARTY ART SUBMISSIONS - A method and for submitting third-party prior art submissions in a patent application to a patent office. The method including receiving a request from a third-party. The request identifies a target patent application. The method further includes publishing an advertisement for a prior art search relating to the target patent application. The method includes receiving an indication from a search party that the search party will perform the prior art search. The method includes receiving a first prior art document from the search party. The method includes submitting a package of documents to the patent office, wherein the package of documents includes the first prior art document and a statement of relevance. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140170392 | MULTI-LAYER PHONONIC CRYSTAL THERMAL INSULATORS - A thermal insulator includes a plurality of layers. At least some of the layers include phononic crystals having a phononic bandgap, wherein heat transporting phonons within a selected range of frequencies are substantially blocked by each phononic crystal layer. The plurality of layers thermally isolate a first region from a second region, wherein the first region is at one end of the plurality of layers and the second region is at the other end of the plurality of layers. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140171749 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING ACQUISITION OF SENSOR INFORMATION - Systems and methods are described for controlling acquisition of sensor information, including: one or more condition sensors, one or more physiological sensors, and a computing device including a processor programmed to query the condition sensors to initiate measurement of one or more conditions of an individual relative to the one or more physiological sensors; receive a set of condition sensor values from the condition sensors; assign a predictive value to the set of condition sensors values; query at least one of the one or more physiological sensors to measure one or more physiological parameters of the individual if the assigned predictive value of the set of condition sensor values meets or exceeds a minimum predictive value threshold; and re-query at least one of the one or more condition sensors if the assigned predictive value of the set of condition sensors fails to meet or exceed the minimum predictive value threshold. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140172310 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING ACQUISITION OF SENSOR INFORMATION - Systems and methods are described for controlling acquisition of sensor information, including: one or more physiological sensors and a computing device including a processor programmed to query the physiological sensors to measure one or more physiological parameters of an individual in response to at least one flag indicating a need to measure the one or more physiological parameters; receive a set of sensor values from the physiological sensors; assign a quality value to the set of sensor values received from the physiological sensors; retain the set of sensor values if the assigned quality value of the set of sensor values meets or exceeds a minimum quality value threshold; and update the at least one flag if the assigned quality value of the set of sensor values meets or exceeds the minimum quality value threshold. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140175876 | Ad Hoc Wireless Sensor Package - Systems, methods, computer-readable storage mediums including computer-readable instructions and/or circuitry for control of transmission to a target device with communicating with one or more sensors in an ad-hoc sensor network may implement operations including, but not limited to: generating electrical power from at least one ambient source via at least one structurally integrated electromagnetic transducer; powering at least one transmitter via the electrical power to wirelessly transmit one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors; and at least one of powering one or more sensing operations of one or more sensors via the electrical power or charging one or more power storage devices electrically coupled to the one or more sensors via the electrical power. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140176061 | Ad-hoc Wireless Sensor Package - Systems, methods, computer-readable storage mediums including computer-readable instructions and/or circuitry for control of transmission to a target device with communicating with one or more sensors in an ad-hoc sensor network may implement operations including, but not limited to: generating electrical power from at least one ambient source via at least one transducer; powering at least one transmitter via the electrical power from at least one ambient source to wirelessly transmit one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors; and at least one of powering one or more sensing operations of the one or more sensors or charging one or more power storage devices of the one or more sensors via the one or more sensor operation activation signals. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140176343 | Ad-hoc Wireless Sensor Package - Systems, methods, computer-readable storage mediums including computer-readable instructions and/or circuitry for control of transmission to a target device with communicating with one or more sensors in an ad-hoc sensor network may implement operations including, but not limited to: obtaining location data associated with a portion of a region including at least one sensor; wirelessly transmitting one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors; and powering one or more sensing operations of a sensor via the one or more sensor operation activation signals. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140177524 | Ad-Hoc Wireless Sensor Package - Systems, methods, computer-readable storage mediums including computer-readable instructions and/or circuitry for control of transmission to a target device with communicating with one or more sensors in an ad-hoc sensor network may implement operations including, but not limited to: receiving one or more wireless signals associated with a sensing capability status of at least one sensor; wirelessly transmitting one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors according to the sensing capability status of the at least one sensor; and at least one of powering one or more sensing operations of the at least one sensor and charging one or more power storage devices of the at least one sensor via the one or more sensor operation activation signals. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140180171 | GAIT-RESPONSIVE ACTIVE TORSO SUPPORT - An active torso support that controls force applied to one or more portions of a torso of a subject in response to detected gait of the subject is described. For example, the torso support can be a back brace for providing support to the back of a subject to limit or prevent injury or discomfort. The active torso support includes one or more elements for applying force to the torso of the subject, positioned on the torso of the subject by a positioning element, which may include a belt, for example. Gait of the subject can be determined through analysis of signals from one or more sensors located on the active torso support and/or at a location remote from the active torso support. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140180186 | POSTURE-DEPENDENT ACTIVE TORSO SUPPORT - An active torso support that controls force applied to one or more portions of a torso of a subject in response to detected posture of the subject is described. The active torso support includes one or more elements for applying force to the torso of the subject, positioned on the torso of the subject by a positioning element, which may include a belt, for example. Posture of the subject can be determined at least in part from a height measurement. In some aspects posture may be determined in part from additional measurements, e.g., inclination or force. For example, the torso support can be a back brace for providing support to the back of a subject to limit or prevent injury or discomfort. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140180628 | Ad-hoc Wireless Sensor Package - Systems, methods, computer-readable storage mediums including computer-readable instructions and/or circuitry for communicating with one or more sensors in an ad-hoc sensor network may implement operations including, but not limited to: receiving one or more wireless signals indicative of a presence of a sensor within a portion of a region to be monitored; storing location data associated with the portion of the region to be monitored; and wirelessly transmitting one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors according to the location data. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140180630 | Ad-hoc Wireless Sensor Package - Systems, methods, computer-readable storage mediums including computer-readable instructions and/or circuitry for control of transmission to a target device with communicating with one or more sensors in an ad-hoc sensor network may implement operations including, but not limited to: receiving electrical power via at least one structurally integrated electrically conductive element; and powering one or more sensing operations of one or more sensors via the electrical power. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140180639 | Ad-hoc Wireless Sensor Package - Systems, methods, computer-readable storage mediums including computer-readable instructions and/or circuitry for control of transmission to a target device with communicating with one or more sensors in an ad-hoc sensor network may implement operations including, but not limited to: wirelessly transmitting one or more sensor operation activation signals to one or more sensors according to one or more transmission authorization parameters; and powering one or more sensing operations of a sensor via the one or more sensor operation activation signals. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140182200 | ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR ADMINISTERING CO2 INTO PLANTS - Methods and articles are provided for reducing the amount of water consumed by a plant over a period of time, sequestering CO | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140182267 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING EMISSIONS FROM AN ENGINE OF A VEHICLE - Disclosed embodiments include methods of removing carbon dioxide from combustion gas from an engine of a vehicle, systems for removing carbon dioxide from combustion gas from an engine of a vehicle, vehicles, methods of managing carbon dioxide emissions from an engine of a vehicle, and computer software program products for managing carbon dioxide emissions from an engine of a vehicle. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140182268 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING EMISSIONS FROM AN ENGINE OF A VEHICLE - Disclosed embodiments include methods of removing carbon dioxide from combustion gas from an engine of a vehicle, systems for removing carbon dioxide from combustion gas from an engine of a vehicle, vehicles, methods of managing carbon dioxide emissions from an engine of a vehicle, and computer software program products for managing carbon dioxide emissions from an engine of a vehicle. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140182435 | NANOTUBE SLICER - A device for slicing material includes a structural support and a nanotube blade. The nanotube blade includes a nanotube filament having atoms arranged in a lattice structure and has a first end and a second end. Both the first end and the second end are coupled to the structural support and separated by a length of the nanotube blade. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140183773 | NANOIMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY - A mold may include a plurality of nanostructures configured to form a lithographic pattern when imprinted into a material. Imprinting may include imprinting the mold a first predetermined distance, modifying a temperature of the material, and altering a position of the mold based on the temperature modification. One or more thermal elements may alter a temperature of a first section of the material and/or one or more nanostructures for a predetermined pulse time less than an equilibrium time required for the mold and/or material to reach a stable temperature state. A first thermal element may selectively alter the temperature of a first section of the material and/or a first nanostructure and a second thermal element may selectively alter the temperature of a second section of the material and/or a second nanostructure. The one or more thermal elements may include one or more thermoelectric elements. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140183783 | NANOIMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY - A mold may include a plurality of nanostructures configured to form a lithographic pattern when imprinted into a material. Imprinting may include imprinting the mold a first predetermined distance, modifying a temperature of the material, and altering a position of the mold based on the temperature modification. One or more thermal elements may alter a temperature of a first section of the material and/or one or more nanostructures for a predetermined pulse time less than an equilibrium time required for the mold and/or material to reach a stable temperature state. A first thermal element may selectively alter the temperature of a first section of the material and/or a first nanostructure and a second thermal element may selectively alter the temperature of a second section of the material and/or a second nanostructure. The one or more thermal elements may include one or more thermoelectric elements. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140183795 | NANOIMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY - A mold may include a plurality of nanostructures configured to form a lithographic pattern when imprinted into a material. Imprinting may include imprinting the mold a first predetermined distance, modifying a temperature of the material, and altering a position of the mold based on the temperature modification. One or more thermal elements may alter a temperature of a first section of the material and/or one or more nanostructures for a predetermined pulse time less than an equilibrium time required for the mold and/or material to reach a stable temperature state. A first thermal element may selectively alter the temperature of a first section of the material and/or a first nanostructure and a second thermal element may selectively alter the temperature of a second section of the material and/or a second nanostructure. The one or more thermal elements may include one or more thermoelectric elements. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140183927 | NANOTUBE SLICER - A system for slicing material includes a structural support and a nanotube blade. The nanotube blade is coupled to the structural support and includes a nanotube filament having atoms arranged in a lattice structure. A first end and a second end of the nanotube blade are coupled such that the nanotube blade forms a nanotube loop. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140185338 | BALANCING POWER GRID PARAMETERS USING DISTRIBUTED ENERGY CONTROL - Described embodiments include a system and a method. A system includes an energy storage device configured to store and release energy. The system includes a waveform sensor configured to detect a second harmonic or higher frequency component deviation in a waveform of electric power supplied to the system by an electrical power grid. The system includes a bi-directional switched-mode converter coupled between the energy storage device and the electrical power grid. The switched-mode converter is configured to receive and convert electric power from the electrical power grid into energy stored in the energy storage device and to convert energy released from the energy storage device into electric power and discharge the converted electric power into the electrical power grid. The system includes a waveform correction manager configured to control the bi-directional switched-mode converter in a manner implementing a waveform deviation reduction strategy responsive to the detected deviation in the waveform. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140185457 | COST-EFFECTIVE MOBILE CONNECTIVITY PROTOCOLS - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision concerning a wireless service or device within a region to a network participant or other communication device (smartphone or motor vehicle, e.g.). | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140186916 | ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR ADMINISTERING CO2 INTO PLANTS - Methods and articles are provided for reducing the amount of water consumed by a plant over a period of time, sequestering CO | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140187145 | COST-EFFECTIVE MOBILE CONNECTIVITY PROTOCOLS - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision concerning a wireless service or device within a region to a network participant or other communication device (smartphone or motor vehicle, e.g.). | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140187161 | COST-EFFECTIVE MOBILE CONNECTIVITY PROTOCOLS - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision concerning a wireless service or device within a region to a network participant or other communication device (smartphone or motor vehicle, e.g.). | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140187279 | COST-EFFECTIVE MOBILE CONNECTIVITY PROTOCOLS - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision concerning a wireless service or device within a region to a network participant or other communication device (smartphone or motor vehicle, e.g.). | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140187425 | ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR ADMINISTERING CO2 INTO PLANTS - Methods and articles are provided for reducing the amount of water consumed by a plant over a period of time, sequestering CO | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140188491 | ESTIMATING FEES AND COSTS INCURRED BY A PATIENT RECEIVING A HEALTHCARE SERVICE - Described embodiments include a computer-implemented method, device, and computer program product. A computer-implemented method includes electronically receiving a previously prepared estimate of fees and costs to deliver a diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a particular disease, illness, injury, or other physical or mental impairment (hereafter “healthcare service”) to a particular patient. The computer-implemented method includes electronically receiving data at least partially indicative of the healthcare service provided to the patient to date. The computer-implemented method includes estimating probable fees and costs incurred to date in providing the healthcare service to the particular patient. The estimating is responsive to the received data indicative of at least part of the healthcare service provided to date. The computer-implemented method includes outputting in substantially real time information indicative of the probable fees and costs incurred to date in view of the previous estimate of the fees and costs for providing the healthcare service. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140188492 | FORECASTING FEES AND COSTS TO COMPLETE DELIVERY OF A HEALTHCARE SERVICE TO A PATIENT - Described embodiments include a computer-implemented method, device, and computer program product. A computer-implemented method includes electronically receiving a request for information indicative of future fees and costs to be incurred by a particular patient presently undergoing a diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of a particular disease, illness, injury, or other physical or mental impairment (hereafter “healthcare service”). The computer-implemented method includes electronically receiving data at least partially indicative of the healthcare service provided to the patient as of receipt of the request for information. The computer-implemented method includes forecasting probable fees and costs to complete delivery of the healthcare service to the patient. The forecasting is responsive to the received data and on a characteristic of the healthcare service. The computer-implemented method includes outputting in substantially real time information indicative of the probable future fees and costs to complete delivery of the healthcare service to the patient. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140188493 | INFORMATION INDICATING FEES AND COSTS TO COMPLETE DELIVERY OF A HEALTHCARE SERVICE TO A PATIENT AND AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE HEALTHCARE SERVICE - For example, and without limitation, an embodiment of the subject matter described herein includes a computer-implemented method. The computer-implemented method includes electronically receiving a request for information indicative of future fees and costs to be incurred by a particular patient presently undergoing a healthcare service. The computer-implemented method includes electronically receiving data at least partially indicative of the healthcare service provided to the patient. The computer-implemented method includes forecasting probable future fees and costs to complete delivery of the healthcare service. The forecasting is responsive to the received data and a characteristic of the healthcare service. The computer-implemented method includes identifying an efficacious alternative healthcare service option. The computer-implemented method includes outputting in substantially real time information indicative of the forecasted probable future fees and costs to complete delivery of the healthcare service to the patient and the efficacious alternative healthcare service option. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140188494 | ESTIMATING FEES AND COSTS INCURRED BY PATIENT BASED ON INDIRECTLY ACQUIRED DATA OR PATIENT ENTERED DATA - For example, and without limitation, an embodiment of the subject matter described herein includes a computer-implemented method. The computer-implemented method includes electronically receiving data indicative of a healthcare service provided to a particular patient. The received data includes at least one of data indicative of an activity within a proximity of the patient, or data inputted by the patient and relevant to determining an aspect of the healthcare service. The computer-implemented method includes converting the received data into information indicative of one or more units of service. The computer-implemented method includes estimating probable fees and costs incurred to date in providing the healthcare service. The estimating is responsive to the information indicative of units of healthcare service provided to the patient. The computer-implemented method includes outputting information indicative of the probable fees and costs incurred to date providing the healthcare service. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140189846 | COST-EFFECTIVE MOBILE CONNECTIVITY PROTOCOLS - Structures and protocols are presented for signaling a status or decision concerning a wireless service or device within a region to a network participant or other communication device (smartphone or motor vehicle, e.g.). | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140194808 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USE OF PHOTOLYZABLE NITRIC OXIDE DONORS - The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for use of photolyzable nitric oxide donors for the treatment of sexual dysfunction. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140198297 | USING A 3D DISPLAY TO TRAIN A WEAK EYE - A method for treating a weak viewer-eye includes the steps of receiving eye-strength data indicative of an eye-strength of the weak viewer-eye and causing a 3D display system to vary, in accordance with the eye-strength of the weak viewer-eye, display characteristics of a perspective that the 3D display system displays. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140199225 | TREATMENT OF RUMINANT EXHALATIONS - Methane gas in a ruminant exhalation may be oxidized to reduce the amount of methane gas output by the ruminant. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140199455 | DRY STEAM OVENS - A method of cooking a food item includes supporting a food item having multiple cooking sites, providing a jet of dry steam from a steam nozzle, determining a targeted subset of the cooking sites, and dynamically moving the food item or the steam nozzle so that the jet of dry steam is directed onto the targeted subset of the cooking sites. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140200079 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIFFERENTIATING BETWEEN DOMINANT AND WEAK EYES IN 3D DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY - A method of displaying visual information to different viewer-eyes includes receiving eye strength data indicative of a deficiency of a weak viewer-eye with respect to a dominant viewer-eye. The method further includes causing a 3D-display system to display a first perspective of an image to the weak viewer-eye and causing the 3D-display system to display a second perspective of the image to the dominant viewer-eye. A difference between the first perspective and the second perspective is a variation of a display characteristic of one of the first and second perspectives where the variation is made in accordance with the indicated deficiency of the weak viewer-eye | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140200496 | POSITION SENSING ACTIVE TORSO SUPPORT - An active torso support includes multiple force applying elements for applying force to selected regions of a torso of a subject, to reduce or prevent injury or discomfort, under the control of control circuitry on the torso support. Target regions for application of force are selected by detecting the position of a landmark in or on the torso of the subject relative to a portion of the torso support, and selecting one or more force applying elements closest to the target region. Force can be applied according to spatial or temporal patterns, selected in response to user input or detected motion or activity of the subject. Related devices and methods are described. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140200511 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR MAKING OR ADMINISTERING FROZEN PARTICLES - Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to compositions, methods, devices, systems, and products regarding frozen particles. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles include materials at low temperatures. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles provide vehicles for delivery of particular agents. In certain embodiments, the frozen particles are administered to at least one substrate. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140208041 | MEMORY CIRCUITRY INCLUDING COMPUTATIONAL CIRCUITRY FOR PERFORMING SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS - A computer system includes but is not limited to a primary processing circuitry, a bus coupled to the primary processing circuitry, and memory circuitry coupled to the bus. The memory circuitry is physically separated from the primary processing circuitry. The memory circuitry includes at least one integrated memory circuit and computational circuitry. The at least one integrated memory circuit configured to store and retrieve data and to provide to the bus, during accessing intervals, requested data for the primary processing circuitry. The computational circuitry co-located with the at least one integrated memory circuit, the computational circuitry co-located with integrated memory circuit can be configured for performing supplemental functions at least partially during time periods that are not accessing intervals. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140231506 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCANNING A USER ENVIRONMENT AND EVALUATING DATA OF INTEREST - According to various embodiments, a mobile device continuously and/or automatically scans a user environment for tags containing non-human-readable data. The mobile device may continuously and/or automatically scan the environment for tags without being specifically directed at a particular tag. The mobile device may be adapted to scan for audio tags, radio frequency tags, and/or image tags. The mobile device may be configured to scan for and identify tags within the user environment that satisfy a user preference. The mobile device may perform an action in response to identifying a tag that satisfies a user preference. The mobile device may be configured to scan for a wide variety of tags, including tags in the form of quick response codes, steganographic content, audio watermarks, audio outside of a human audible range, radio frequency identification tags, long wavelength identification tags, near field communication tags, and/or a Memory Spot device. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140231520 | BIOCOMPATIBLE AND ULTRASOUND-DIFFERENTIABLE MICRO-OBJECTS SUITABLE FOR IMPLANTATION IN A VERTEBRATE SUBJECT - Described embodiments include a system. A described system includes a set of at least two biocompatible and ultrasound-differentiable micro-objects suitable for implantation in a vertebrate subject. Each micro-object of the set of micro-objects while implanted respectively returning an echo response to an applied ultrasound energy having a machine recognizable feature differentiating the micro-object over each other micro-object of the set of micro-objects (hereafter “set of micro-objects”). The system includes a conversion table correlating each digit of the conversion table base system with a respective machine recognizable feature in an echo response to an ultrasound energy applied to a micro-object of the set of micro-objects. In an embodiment, the system includes a packaging material carrying the set of micro-objects and the conversion table. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140232662 | COMPUTING DEVICE HAVING A HAND CLEANLINESS SENSOR - Described embodiments include a computing device. The computing device includes a touch-sensitive screen configured to accept an input from a hand of a person based upon a touch contact. The computing device includes a cleanliness sensor configured to detect an indicator of a pathogen present on the hand of the person contacting the touch-sensitive screen or present on the other hand of the person. The computing device includes a cleanliness notification circuit configured to output a signal responsive to the detected indicator of a pathogen. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140233864 | AUTOGENERATING VIDEO FROM TEXT - A method of converting user-selected printed text to a synthesized image sequence is provided. The method includes capturing a first image of printed text and generating a model information associated with the text. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140234009 | WRITING IMPLEMENT SENSING A USER'S HAND CLEANLINESS - Described embodiments include a device. The device includes a hand-holdable housing carrying a writing element, a cleanliness sensor, and a cleanliness notification circuit. The device includes the writing element configured to form a mark on a surface in response to a touch or movement of the writing element with respect to the surface. The device includes the cleanliness sensor configured to detect an indicator of a pathogen present on a hand of a person holding the hand-holdable housing. The device includes the cleanliness notification circuit configured to output a signal responsive to the detected indicator of a pathogen on the hand of the person. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140236351 | Programmed Dispensing of Consumable Compositions - Methods and systems for administering consumable compositions according to a programmed dosing schedule are provided. A method for administering a consumable composition may comprise one or more of the following steps: (a) dispensing a dose of a consumable composition according to a programmed dosing schedule; and (b) detecting an aspect of the consumable composition. A system for administering a consumable composition may comprise: (a) means for dispensing a dose of a consumable composition according to a programmed dosing schedule; and (b) means for detecting an aspect of the consumable composition. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140239806 | LOW PRESSURE LAMP USING NON-MERCURY MATERIALS - A mercury-free low-pressure lamp having a bulb is provided. The bulb includes an emissive material and one or more phosphors. The emissive material includes at least one of an alkali metal or an alkaline earth metal, wherein when the bulb is in a non-operational state, the emissive material condenses into a liquid or solid, and when the bulb is in an operational state the emissive material forms an emitter, the emitter in combination with one or more gases generate photons when excited by an electrical discharge. The one or more phosphors are configured to convert at least a portion of the photons to other visible wavelengths. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140241571 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTAMINATION MONITORING - A system for contamination monitoring includes a tracking component, a material identification component, a procedural component, and a notification component. The tracking component tracks an individual and one or more objects in a work area using a three-dimensional tracking system. The material identification component identifies a material of the one or more objects based on a captured image. The procedural component determines that an object of the one or more objects is contaminated based on tracked locations of the one or more objects and the individual. The notification component provides a notification of the contamination. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140244344 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACTIVITY MONITORING - A system for activity monitoring includes a tracking component, an activity identification component, a procedural component, and a notification component. The tracking component tracks an individual and one or more objects in a work area using a three-dimensional tracking system. The activity identification component identifies an activity of the individual and any of the one or more objects that are affected by the activity. The procedural component determines whether the activity violates one or more procedural rules pertaining to one or more of the individual, the work area, and the one or more objects. The notification component provides a notification of a violation. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140250525 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING DATA REMANENCE IN MEMORY - A system for preventing data remanence in memory is provided. The system includes a computing device, a memory chip coupled to the computing device and including memory, and a heater, the heater configured to prevent data remanence in a memory by providing heat to at least a portion of the memory. The memory includes a plurality of bits configured to electronically store data. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140254340 | TOPOGRAPHIC FEEDFORWARD SYSTEM - A control mechanism may control the height and/or position of a read/write head configured to interact with a rotating information storage surface. A computation unit may compute a detected topography from gap measurements using a dynamic filter including a model of read/write head dynamics. A sensor may detect gap measurements of a side read/write track while the read/write head is interacting with a current read/write track. A memory may store the detected topography. The control mechanism may adjust the height of the read/write head based on the detected and/or stored topography. The control mechanism may be a reactionless control mechanism configured to apply a counterforce to offset movements of the read/write head and/or a slider. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140257496 | ARTIFICIAL JOINT COMPONENTS INCLUDING SYNOVIAL FLUID DEFLECTING STRUCTURES AND PARTICLE RETAINING STRUCTURES - Artificial joint prostheses, including hip, knee and shoulder joints, are described. In some aspects, an artificial joint prosthesis includes: a bone-facing surface of an artificial joint prosthesis, the bone-facing surface configured to face a bone-prosthesis interface in vivo; a non-contact surface of the artificial joint prosthesis, the non-contact surface adjacent to the bone-facing surface of the artificial joint prosthesis; at least one fluid deflection structure attached to the non-contact surface, the fluid deflection structure positioned to direct a flow of synovial fluid away from the bone-prosthesis interface in vivo; and at least one particle retaining structure positioned to contact the directed flow of synovial fluid and configured to retain particles present within the synovial fluid. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140257497 | ARTIFICIAL JOINT COMPONENTS INCLUDING MECHANIZED SYNOVIAL FLUID DEFLECTING STRUCTURES - Prosthetic artificial joints are described, including hip, knee and shoulder joints. In some embodiments, a artificial joint prosthesis includes: a bone-facing surface of a artificial joint prosthesis, the bone-facing surface configured to face a bone-prosthesis interface in vivo; a non-contact surface of the artificial joint prosthesis, the non-contact surface adjacent to the bone-facing surface of the artificial joint prosthesis; at least one fluid deflection structure positioned adjacent to the non-contact surface, the fluid deflection structure positioned to deflect synovial fluid a |
