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20100230933 | Stroller Adapter for an Infant Car Seat - A juvenile product includes a frame, a hub assembly mounted on the frame and including first and second hubs, and first and second seat supports coupled to the first and second hubs, respectively, for pivotal movement between an in-use orientation and a folded orientation. The first hub includes a cam to release the first and second seat supports for the pivotable movement toward the folded orientation in response to rotation of the first seat support. | 09-16-2010 |
20120242050 | Stroller Wheel Assembly - A stroller wheel assembly has a wheel mount with an interior cavity and defining a generally vertical housing axis. An axle is carried by the wheel mount and a wheel is carried on the axle and rotatable about a rolling axis oriented perpendicular to the housing axis. A leg of a stroller frame has an end section coupled to the wheel mount. A suspension spring has one end borne against a spring stop on the wheel mount within the interior cavity and an opposite end borne against a fixed stop. The spring resiliently supports the wheel mount for movement against a bias force and by the bias force of the spring relative to the leg along the housing axis. The wheel assembly can also be capable of swiveling about the housing axis relative to the leg. | 09-27-2012 |
20120242062 | Foldable Stroller and Fold Joint for a Foldable Stroller - A stroller fold joint has a first part with a connection hosel coupled to a cylindrical hub body having a circumferential surface and a pivot axis extending through the body. A second part has connector coupled to two plates. The hub body is sandwiched between the plates and the first and second joint parts are pivotable about the pivot axis relative to one another between a folded orientation and an unfolded orientation. A tunnel extends through the hub body perpendicular to the pivot axis. A shuttle is slidable within the tunnel and has an elongate body, a latch end, and an actuator end. The latch end is adjacent the circumferential surface of the hub body at one tunnel end and the actuator end extends into the hosel. With the fold joint in the folded or the unfolded orientation, or moving therebetween, the shuttle is not exposed and covered by portions of the fold joint. | 09-27-2012 |
20130156490 | Fold Latch and Fold Joint for a Stroller - A fold joint for a stroller has a first latch part fixed to a first frame element and a second latch part fixed to a second frame element. The latch parts are pivotable relative to one another about a pivot axis between an in-use orientation and a folded orientation. A latch shuttle is movable between a latched position locking the latch parts in the in-use orientation and an unlatched position unlocking the latch parts. A latch pin is carried by the latch shuttle. A track on the first latch part has a fold portion and a latch portion. A slot on the second latch part aligns with the latch portion in the in-use orientation. The latch pin is captured within the track and slot. When the latch shuttle is moved to the unlatched position, the latch pin is moved along the latch portion to the fold portion of the track. When the latch parts are pivoted toward the folded orientation, the latch pin moves along the fold portion of the track. | 06-20-2013 |
20130193232 | Cartridge Sprayer System - A sprayer for forming and spraying a dispersion of a dispersible substance from a cartridge and a liquid dispersion medium from a source. The sprayer has a first passageway comprising a pump, wherein the first passageway is configured for supplying at least the liquid dispersion medium from the source in response to operation of the pump; a receptacle for removably receiving the cartridge; and a second passageway in fluid communication with both the receptacle and the first passageway for supplying the dispersible substance from the cartridge to the first passageway and, thereby, forming the dispersion in response to operation of the pump. A discharge apparatus is in fluid communication with the first passageway for dispensing the dispersion from the sprayer. | 08-01-2013 |
20130292987 | Stroller Seat with Articulating Calf Support - A stroller seat has a seat bottom with a calf support pivotally connected thereto and pivotable between a lowered position and a raised position. A positioning mechanism is coupled to the calf support and movable between an engaged arrangement and a released arrangement. The positioning mechanism, when in the engaged arrangement, retains the calf support in a position selectable from among at least the lowered position and raised position. A release actuator on the calf support is coupled to the positioning mechanism. The release actuator moves the positioning mechanism to the released arrangement. The positioning mechanism, whether in the engaged or released arrangement, allows the calf support to move in the direction of the raised position. The positioning mechanism, when in the engaged arrangement, prevents the calf support being moved in the direction of the lowered position. The positioning mechanism, when in the released arrangement, permits the calf support to move toward the lowered position. | 11-07-2013 |
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20090030524 | ANTIOXIDANT DOPING OF CROSSLINKED POLYMERS TO FORM NON-ELUTING BEARING COMPONENTS - Methods provide a non-eluting antioxidant doped UHMWPE in the form of an implant bearing component. The process includes the steps of: (a) providing a preform; (b) irradiating the preform with γ-irradiation to crosslink the UHMWPE; (c) doping the crosslinked preform by exposing it to an antioxidant composition at a temperature below the melting point of the UHMWPE; (d) removing the doped material from contact with the antioxidant composition; and then (e) annealing by heating the doped material at a temperature above 30° C. and below the melting point of the UHMWPE; followed by (f) making an implant bearing component from the doped material, wherein at least 1 mm but no more than about 15 mm of material are removed to make the component. | 01-29-2009 |
20090082546 | CROSSLINKED POLYMERIC MATERIAL WITH ENHANCED STRENGTH AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING - A radiation crosslinked (50 kGy), pressure-treated UHMWPE material has been developed by applying compressive force on a crosslinked polymer in a direction orthogonal to an axial direction. The deformed material is then cooled while held in a deformed state. The resulting material is anisotropic, with enhanced strength oriented along the axial direction. The directionally engineered material is oxidatively stable even after four weeks of accelerated aging in a pressure vessel containing five atmospheres of oxygen (ASTM F2003). Because of its oxidative stability, the deformation processed material is a suitable candidate for air-permeable packaging and gas sterilization, which has thus far been reserved for remelted highly crosslinked UHMWPEs. | 03-26-2009 |
20100298945 | CROSSLINKED POLYMERIC MATERIAL WITH ENHANCED STRENGTH AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING - A radiation crosslinked (50 kGy), pressure-treated UHMWPE material has been developed by applying compressive force on a crosslinked polymer in a direction orthogonal to an axial direction. The deformed material is then cooled while held in a deformed state. The resulting material is anisotropic, with enhanced strength oriented along the axial direction. The directionally engineered material is oxidatively stable even after four weeks of accelerated aging in a pressure vessel containing five atmospheres of oxygen (ASTM F2003). Because of its oxidative stability, the deformation processed material is a suitable candidate for air-permeable packaging and gas sterilization, which has thus far been reserved for remelted highly crosslinked UHMWPEs. | 11-25-2010 |
20100314800 | SOLID STATE DEFORMATION PROCESSING OF CROSSLINKED HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYMERIC MATERIALS - Solid-state deformation processing of crosslinked high molecular weight polymers such as UHMWPE, for example by extrusion below the melt transition, produces materials with a combination of high tensile strength and high oxidative stability. The materials are especially suitable for use as bearing components in artificial hip and other implants. Treated bulk materials are anisotropic, with enhanced strength oriented along the axial direction. The material is oxidatively stable even after four weeks of accelerated aging in a pressure vessel containing five atmospheres of oxygen (ASTM F2003). Because of its oxidative stability, the deformation processed material is a suitable candidate for air-permeable packaging and gas sterilization, which has thus far been reserved for remelted crosslinked UHMWPE. | 12-16-2010 |
20110272862 | SOLID STATE DEFORMATION PROCESSING OF CROSSLINKED HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYMERIC MATERIALS - Solid-state deformation processing of crosslinked high molecular weight polymers such as UHMWPE, for example by extrusion below the melt transition, produces materials with a combination of high tensile strength and high oxidative stability. The materials are especially suitable for use as bearing components in artificial hip and other implants. Treated bulk materials are anisotropic, with enhanced strength oriented along the axial direction. The material is oxidatively stable even after four weeks of accelerated aging in a pressure vessel containing five atmospheres of oxygen (ASTM F2003). Because of its oxidative stability, the deformation processed material is a suitable candidate for air-permeable packaging and gas sterilization, which has thus far been reserved for remelted crosslinked UHMWPE. | 11-10-2011 |
20130245772 | SOLID STATE DEFORMATION PROCESSING OF CROSSLINKED HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYMERIC MATERIALS - Solid-state deformation processing of crosslinked high molecular weight polymers such as UHMWPE, for example by extrusion below the melt transition, produces materials with a combination of high tensile strength and high oxidative stability. The materials are especially suitable for use as bearing components in artificial hip and other implants. Treated bulk materials are anisotropic, with enhanced strength oriented along the axial direction. The material is oxidatively stable even after four weeks of accelerated aging in a pressure vessel containing five atmospheres of oxygen (ASTM F2003). Because of its oxidative stability, the deformation processed material is a suitable candidate for air-permeable packaging and gas sterilization, which has thus far been reserved for remelted crosslinked UHMWPE. | 09-19-2013 |
20140148911 | ANTIOXIDANT DOPING OF CROSSLINKED POLYMERS TO FORM NON-ELUTING BEARING COMPONENTS - Methods provide a non-eluting antioxidant doped UHMWPE in the form of an implant bearing component. The process includes the steps of: (a) providing a preform; (b) irradiating the preform with γ-irradiation to crosslink the UHMWPE; (c) doping the crosslinked preform by exposing it to an antioxidant composition at a temperature below the melting point of the UHMWPE; (d) removing the doped material from contact with the antioxidant composition; and then (e) annealing by heating the doped material at a temperature above 30° C. and below the melting point of the UHMWPE; followed by (f) making an implant bearing component from the doped material, wherein at least 1 mm but no more than about 15 mm of material are removed to make the component. | 05-29-2014 |
20150048537 | Method For Making Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene - Heat treating UHMWPE by applying pressure with radial constraint at suitable times during a heating protocol reduces or eliminates cavitation, which is otherwise observed to occur when the UHMWPE is heated to a temperature above 300° C. Heat treated UHMWPE can undergo subsequent processing involving crosslinking, deformation, doping with antioxidant, and homogenizing or annealing. Heating during these steps can be carried out even above the onset melt temperature of the UHMWPE without loss of physical properties. | 02-19-2015 |
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20080289631 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RESPIRATORY TRACT THERAPY - An apparatus is provided for delivering heated and humidified air to the respiratory tract of a human patient for respiratory tract therapy and treatment. The apparatus includes a supply unit and a delivery tube that can be releasably connected to the supply unit. Methods of respiratory tract therapy and treatment are also provided. | 11-27-2008 |
20120171777 | TAPERED CUVETTE AND METHOD OF COLLECTING MAGNETIC PARTICLES - A vessel for use in clinical analysis including an open top, a closed bottom, and at least four tapered sides. A method for collecting magnetic particles in a fluid comprising the steps of providing a magnet and a vessel containing magnetic particles in a fluid, attracting the magnetic particles to the magnet, and moving the magnetic particles with the magnet out of the fluid. | 07-05-2012 |
20130287651 | TAPERED CUVETTE AND METHOD OF COLLECTING MAGNETIC PARTICLES - A vessel for use in clinical analysis including an open top, a closed bottom, and at least four tapered sides. A method for collecting magnetic particles in a fluid comprising the steps of providing a magnet and a vessel containing magnetic particles in a fluid, attracting the magnetic particles to the magnet, and moving the magnetic particles with the magnet out of the fluid. | 10-31-2013 |
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20100187253 | REAGENT CARTRIDGE MIXING TUBE - Embodiments of the invention relate to a clinical instrument analyzer system for the automated analysis of patient samples. In one embodiment, the analyzer may be used to analyze bodily fluid samples, such as blood, plasma, serum, urine or cerebrospinal fluid, for example. Embodiments of the invention relate to an apparatus and method for suspending magnetic particles accumulated on the floor of a mixing tube and depositing the magnetic particles in bodily fluid samples. | 07-29-2010 |
20140086005 | REAGENT CARTRIDGE MIXING TUBE - Embodiments of the invention relate to a clinical instrument analyzer system for the automated analysis of patient samples. In one embodiment, the analyzer may be used to analyze bodily fluid samples, such as blood, plasma, serum, urine or cerebrospinal fluid, for example. Embodiments of the invention relate to an apparatus and method for suspending magnetic particles accumulated on the floor of a mixing tube and depositing the magnetic particles in bodily fluid samples. | 03-27-2014 |
20140322098 | MAGNETIC PARTICLE WASHING STATION - Embodiments of the invention relate to a clinical instrument analyzer system for the automatic analysis of patient samples. In one embodiment, the analyzer may be used to analyze bodily fluid samples, such as blood, plasma, serum, urine or cerebrospinal fluid, for example. Embodiments of the invention relate to an apparatus and method, for example, an immunoassay method, for separating out target molecules in a magnetic field and then analyzing those target molecules with a luminometer. | 10-30-2014 |
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20120210691 | Bell Knife for Rotary Mower - A crop harvesting header has a cutter bed to cut crop material as the harvester advances through a field. The cutter bed includes a plurality of rotatable cutters having knives extending from opposing ends of the cutters. Each cutter has a generally elliptical knife carrier, and a pair of knives at opposites ends of the carrier, wherein a portion of each knife extends beyond the end of the carrier to expose a cutting surface to sever the standing crop. Each knife is shaped such that its width dimension at a proximal end where mounted on the knife carrier is narrower than its width dimension at a distal end extending away from the knife carrier. | 08-23-2012 |
20120210692 | Fixed Rotary Knife - A crop harvesting header has a cutter bed to cut crop material as the harvester advances through a field. The cutter bed includes a plurality of rotatable cutters having knives extending from opposing ends of the cutters. Each cutter is ninety degrees out of phase with respect to its adjacent cutters such that the circular paths of travel of the knives of adjacent cutters overlap one another, and adjacent cutters rotate in opposite directions. Each cutter has a generally elliptical knife carrier, and a pair of knives at opposites ends of the carrier, wherein a portion of each knife extends beyond the end of the carrier to expose a cutting surface to sever the standing crop. The cutter also includes an attachment device connecting each knife to the knife carrier, and a fixed stop restricting rotational movement of the knife with respect to the carrier about the attachment device. | 08-23-2012 |
20120210693 | Fixed Rotary Knife with Multiple Cutting Surfaces - A crop harvesting header has a cutter bed to cut crop material as the harvester advances through a field. The cutter bed includes a plurality of rotatable cutters having knives extending from opposing ends of the cutters. Each cutter is ninety degrees out of phase with respect to its adjacent cutters such that the circular paths of travel of the knives of adjacent cutters overlap one another, and adjacent cutters rotate in opposite directions. Each cutter has a generally elliptical knife carrier, and a pair of knives at opposites ends of the carrier, wherein a portion of each knife extends beyond the end of the carrier to expose a cutting surface to sever the standing crop. The cutter also includes an attachment device connecting each knife to the knife carrier, and a fixed stop restricting rotational movement of the knife with respect to the carrier about the attachment device. | 08-23-2012 |
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20100097074 | CONTINUOUS SERIES ARC GENERATOR - An arc fault demonstrator device for testing the efficacy of an arc fault interrupter (AFI) circuit breaker. The device includes a motor that moves a movable electrode relative to a stationary electrode under microprocessor control. A relay switches the electrodes connection between an arc voltage measurement circuit and an electrode close circuit. When current is applied to the electrodes, the measurement circuit provides voltage measurements to the microprocessor, which instructs the motor to move the electrodes closer or apart. When the arc voltage is below a low threshold, the electrodes are moved apart until the arc voltage exceeds a medium threshold. When the arc voltage exceeds a high threshold, the electrodes are moved closer until the arc voltage falls below the medium threshold. A switch switches between the AFI circuit breaker or a conventional circuit breaker to confirm that the AFI breaker will trip upon detection of the arc whereas the conventional breaker will not. | 04-22-2010 |
20100123981 | Multiple Pole Arc-Fault Circuit Breaker Using Single Test Button - A multiple pole arc-fault circuit breaker includes a first pole assembly, a second pole assembly, a microprocessor, and a single test button. At least one of the first pole assembly and the second pole assembly has a trip mechanism. The microprocessor is electrically coupled to the first pole assembly and to the second pole assembly, and, in response to receiving a single test signal, is operative to perform electrical tests for both the first pole assembly and the second pole assembly. In response to successful completion of the electrical tests, the microprocessor is further operative to actuate the trip mechanism. The single test button is mounted to the housing and includes a single test position which causes the sending of the single test signal for initiating the electrical tests. | 05-20-2010 |
20100220507 | Microcontroller operated current limited switching power supply for circuit protective devices - An AC to DC power supply for small heat sensitive electronic device. The power supply being dynamically controlled to operate symmetrically about the lowest point of the AC source voltage waveform for minimum excess heat production. | 09-02-2010 |
20120099237 | CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH FAULT INDICATION AND SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY - An electronic circuit breaker includes controllable contacts adapted to connect a power source to at least one load, and a microcontroller for monitoring the flow of power to the load, detecting different types of fault conditions and automatically opening the contacts in response to a fault. A primary power supply of the breaker receives power from the line source when the contacts are closed, and supplies power to the control circuitry. Fault indicators in the microcontroller indicate the type of fault that caused the contacts to open. A secondary power supply provides power to the control circuitry when the contacts are open and a switch is closed. | 04-26-2012 |
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20090283747 | METALLIZED SILICON SUBSTRATE FOR INDIUM GALLIUM NITRIDE LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A light emitting diode having a metallized silicon substrate including a silicon base, a buffer layer disposed on the silicon base, a metal layer disposed on the buffer layer, and light emitting layers disposed on the metal layer. The buffer layer can be AlN, and the metal layer ZrN. The light emitting layers can include GaN and InGaN. The metallized silicon substrate can also include an oxidation prevention layer disposed on the metal layer. The oxidation prevention layer can be AlN. The light emitting diode can be formed using an organometallic vapor phase epitaxy process. The intermediate ZrN/AlN layers enable epitaxial growth of GaN on silicon substrates using conventional organometallic vapor phase epitaxy. The ZrN layer provides an integral back reflector, ohmic contact to n-GaN. The AlN layer provides a reaction barrier, thermally conductive interface layer, and electrical isolation layer. | 11-19-2009 |
20110126874 | LAMINATED THIN FILM METAL-SEMICONDUCTOR MULTILAYERS FOR THERMOELECTRICS - A thermoelectric segment and a method for fabricating. The fabricating includes forming structures by depositing thin-film metal-semiconductor multilayers on substrates and depositing metal layers on the multilayers, joining metal bonding layers to form dual structures with combined bonding layers; and removing at least one of the substrates; and using the dual structure to form a thermoelectric segments. The method can include dicing the dual structures before or after removing the substrates. The method can include depositing additional bonding layers and joining dual structures to make thermoelectric segments of different thicknesses. Each multilayer can be about 5-10 μm thick. Each bonding layer can be about 1-2 μm thick. The bonding layers can be made of a material having high thermal and electrical conductivity. The multilayers can be (Hf,Zr,Ti,W)N/(Sc,Y,La,Ga,In,Al)N superlattice layers. Metal nitride layers can be deposited between each of the bonding layers and multilayers. | 06-02-2011 |
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20100192447 | RIFLE ACCESSORY RAIL, COMMUNICATION, AND POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM - The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices. | 08-05-2010 |
20100218410 | ACCESSORY MOUNT FOR RIFLE ACCESSORY RAIL, COMMUNICATION, AND POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM - ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT - The present invention is related to weapons systems. In particular, the present invention is directed to accessory attachment systems for rifles and small arms weapons that enable attached accessory devices to draw power from a central power source and communicate with the user and/or other devices. The present invention embodies firearm systems comprising at least one mounting rail comprising at least one power connection, at least one power source, at least one rail accessory comprising a rail grabber or mount, wherein the at least one rail accessory receives electrical power from the power source. | 09-02-2010 |
20120131837 | RAIL CONTACTS FOR ACCESSORIES MOUNTED ON THE POWERED RAIL OF A WEAPON - A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapon Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided to encircle the barrel of the weapon, to provide a point of mechanical and electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories to provide quick connect mounting and dismounting of the power-consuming accessory, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The Weapon Accessory Rail Contacts provide the mechanism to electrically interconnect the power-consuming accessory with the powered rail. | 05-31-2012 |
20120144716 | COMMUNICATION AND CONTROL OF ACCESSORIES MOUNTED ON THE POWERED RAIL OF A WEAPON - A firearm may have a plurality of power-consuming accessories that can be attached to the weapon. In order to reduce the weight of these power-consuming accessories, as well as the proliferation of their batteries, the Weapon Accessory Power Distribution System provides a common power source to power the power-consuming accessories attached to the weapon. One or more powered rails are provided on the handguard, which encircles the barrel of the weapon, to provide a point of mechanical and electrical interconnection for the power-consuming accessories to provide quick-connect mounting and dismounting of the power-consuming accessory, absent the use of connectors with their tethering cables, which are susceptible to entanglement. The Weapon Accessory Control System is provided to enable the user to control the activation of a power-consuming accessory as well as enable communications between the user and the accessory and among power-consuming accessories. | 06-14-2012 |
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20090283462 | FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR FRYING OIL OR OTHER LIQUIDS AND AN ASSOCIATED VALVE ASSEMBLY - A filter assembly is provided. Embodiments of the filter assembly allow for the continuous filtering of the frying oil, while the fryer is on-line. The filter assembly may include a dirty chamber, a clean chamber, a pump configured to suck the frying oil through the chambers, and a toggle clamp configured to move the filter assembly between a closed configuration and an opened configuration. In the opened configuration, the filter assembly is configured to seal a filter media portion between the two chambers. The pump is configured to suck oil into the dirty chamber and through the filter media and into the clean chamber in order to filter dirt from the oil. In the opened configuration, the filter assembly is configured to allow the removal of now dirty filter media portion from between the chambers and the insertion of a new clean filter media portion. | 11-19-2009 |
20110126925 | FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR FRYING OIL OR OTHER LIQUIDS AND AN ASSOCIATED VALVE ASSEMBLY - A filter assembly is provided. Embodiments of the filter assembly allow for the continuous filtering of the frying oil, while the fryer is on-line. The filter assembly may include a dirty chamber, a clean chamber, a pump configured to suck the frying oil through the chambers, and a toggle clamp configured to move the filter assembly between a closed configuration and an opened configuration. In the closed configuration, the filter assembly is configured to seal a filter media portion between the two chambers. The pump is configured to suck oil into the dirty chamber and through the filter media and into the clean chamber in order to filter dirt from the oil. In the opened configuration, the filter assembly is configured to allow the removal of now dirty filter media portion from between the chambers and the insertion of a new clean filter media portion. | 06-02-2011 |
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20100070072 | AUTOMATED RESEARCH PLANTING SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS - The present invention provides an automated research seed planting system, method, and apparatus. The system, method, and apparatus may include a planter configured for planting a research plot and comprising a seed package assembly handling device configured to receive a seed package assembly containing a research seed sample, and a controller configured to communicate with the seed package assembly handling device. The controller is configured to automatically control the seed package assembly handling device to release the research seed sample. In various embodiments, the research seed planter may include a positional data acquisition system configured to acquire position data associated with one or more research seed planting events. | 03-18-2010 |
20110047042 | AUTOMATED HIGH-THROUGHPUT SEED PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method for automated high-throughput processing seed requests or orders includes an autonomous single seed counter and packager which operates by pre-programmed criteria. Optional features can include a thresher, a spiral separator, and a label applicator. A conveyance path, controlled automatically, can move the seed to appropriate and desired stations during the processing while maintaining segregation from subsequent seed being processed. Validation of the seed request matching the sample requested occurs prior to processing and information about the seed to process or having been processed can be derived and stored for further use. | 02-24-2011 |
20110086684 | COMBINE HARVESTER AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY GATHERING GRAIN TEST DATA - The present invention provides a novel combine harvester and associated method configured for gathering grain test data. In general, the combine harvester includes a grain diverting assembly that is configured to selectively divert grain from a grain harvesting path to a grain testing path for the purpose of gathering the grain test data. In various embodiments, the present invention may return the tested grain to the grain harvesting path for further delivery to a primary grain hopper. The present invention may also provide a sampling cup and sample delivery system that allows a sample of the diverted grain to be automatically gathered and delivered to a combine harvester operator location. | 04-14-2011 |
20120188364 | AUTOMATED SEED PACKAGE IDENTIFICATION APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - An automated seed package identification apparatus is presented that may include a sensor device configured to read a machine-readable package identifier on a seed package which identifies the seed package and/or the seeds therein. A sensor positioning mechanism adjusts the position of the sensor device with respect to a seed tray assembly which is configured to retain seed packages. The sensor positioning mechanism may include a moveable track member which translates on a stationary track member, and the sensor device may translate along the moveable track member. A control unit may instruct the sensor positioning mechanism to move with respect to the seed tray assembly to thereby read the machine-readable package identifiers with the sensor device and record the positional layout of the seed packages. One or more cameras may be configured to capture one or more images of the plurality of seed packages retained in the seed tray assembly. | 07-26-2012 |
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20090183871 | MICROFLUIDIC SEPARATOR - The present invention provides methods and apparatus for separating and/or analyzing fluids of interest. According to principles of the present invention, fluid analysis is accomplished with microfluidic devices and may be reported in real-time or near real-time in a subterranean environment. In addition or alternative to oilfield applications, the principles of the present invention contemplate separation in a laboratory or other environment for biological sample separation and analytical chemistry applications. The present invention is capable of separating liquid-liquid mixtures or emulsions in a microfluidic device without fouling. | 07-23-2009 |
20100041155 | FABRICATION TECHNIQUE FOR METALLIC DEVICES WITH EMBEDDED OPTICAL ELEMENTS, OPTICAL DEVICES, OR OPTICAL AND ELECTRICAL FEEDTHROUGHS - Methods and related systems for fabricating a device or a part, the method including the step of growing at least one material from a vapor phase, by a CVD process, for example a MO-CVD process, on a heated base substrate, wherein the at least one material conforms to one of at least one topographical pattern of the base substrate, one or more predefined geometrical shape on the base substrate or both. The method includes removing the base substrate embedded in the CVD deposited material, as well as optionally machining a portion of the CVD deposited material. | 02-18-2010 |
20100269579 | DETECTING GAS COMPOUNDS FOR DOWNHOLE FLUID ANALYSIS USING MICROFLUIDICS AND REAGENT WITH OPTICAL SIGNATURE - A gas separation and detection tool for performing in situ analysis of borehole fluid is described. The tool operates by introducing a reagent to a test sample and causing the resulting mixture to flow through a microfluidic channel where optical testing is performed. The optical testing detects a change in a characteristic of the reagent in response to expose to one or more particular substances in the test sample. The test sample may be borehole fluid, a mixture of borehole fluid and scrubbing fluid subsequently mixed with reagent, a mixture of reagent and gas separated from borehole fluid, or a mixture of scrubbing fluid and gas separated from borehole fluid which is subsequently mixed with reagent. A membrane may be employed to separate one or more target gasses from the borehole fluid. | 10-28-2010 |
20130243028 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PHASE EQUILIBRIUM WITH IN-SITU SENSING - A technique facilitates the monitoring of thermodynamic properties of reservoir fluids. The technique utilizes a modular sensor assembly designed to evaluate a sample of a hydrocarbon-containing fluid within a cell body. A variety of sensors may be selectively placed into communication with a sample chamber within the cell body to evaluate the sample at potentially high pressures and temperatures. The sensors may comprise a density-viscosity sensor located in-situ to efficiently measure both the density and viscosity of the sample as a function of pressure and temperature. Other sensors, such as an optic sensor, may also be positioned to measure parameters of the sample while the sample is retained in the sample chamber. | 09-19-2013 |
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20120066373 | PERSONAL CLOUD COMPUTING WITH SESSION MIGRATION - Methods and systems associated with personal cloud computing (PCC) are disclosed herewith. In embodiments, a method may include receiving, by a PCC client device, a message from a PCC server. The message may include information for migrating a session of an application executing on another PCC client device off the other client device. In response, an application may be launched, by the client device, to migrate the session onto the client device, using the information included in the message. In embodiments, a PCC server may be configured to receive a request from a PCC client device to migrate a session of an application executing on the client device off the client device; and in response, to send a message to another PCC client device equipped to launch an application on the other client device to migrate the session onto the other client device. The message may include information for the migration. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. | 03-15-2012 |
20140181633 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR METADATA DIRECTED DYNAMIC AND PERSONAL DATA CURATION - In some embodiments, methods and devices for generation and playback of metadata directed dynamic and personal data curation of content are described. In at least one embodiment, an embodiment is intended to ensure presentations using Web or remote content remain fresh, using current content and can transcend cultural, geographical or demographic barriers to be relevant and effectively communicate intent. Dynamic story elements within a presentation are correlated with metadata tags having information about the process used to find or grab the content and may include criteria for replacing content to be more contextually relevant to a reader's experience, geographic location, demographic or other context. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-26-2014 |
20140244662 | USE OF DISCOVERY VS SEARCH AS A MEANS TO UNDERSTAND USER BEHAVIOR, INTERESTS AND PREFERENCES - Methods and systems may involve identifying source content associated with an activity of is user with respect to a rust media source. Discovery content may be captured from one or more additional media sources based on the source content, wherein the discovery content may be presented to the user if at least a portion of the discovery content is tangential to the source content. | 08-28-2014 |
20140373048 | REAL-TIME TOPIC-RELEVANT TARGETED ADVERTISING LINKED TO MEDIA EXPERIENCES - Methods and systems may involve receiving a real-time keyword associated with media content, and identifying modifier data associated with a user that encounters the media content. In addition, the real-time keyword and the modifier data may be transmitted to an advertising service, which may select a topic-relevant and user-specific advertisement based on the real-time keyword and the modifier data. | 12-18-2014 |
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20100320357 | ACTIVE SUSPENDING - An apparatus has an active suspension including an electromagnetic actuator coupled to a plant in a vehicle. A force bias eliminator is coupled to the plant for causing the actuator to experience a zero-mean load, and a vibration isolation block generates a control signal based on the response of a nominal plant to measured disturbances of the actively suspended plant. A compensation system modifies the control signal in response to a difference between the response of the nominal plant to the control signal and a measured response of the actively-suspended plant to the control signal. | 12-23-2010 |
20110243365 | Moving Magnet Levered Loudspeaker - A loudspeaker including a moving magnet motor. The moving magnet motor includes an armature comprising a magnet carrier, and a lever arm, coupling the armature and a pivot. The lever arm further couples the armature and an acoustic diaphragm to transmit motion of the armature to the acoustic diaphragm to cause the acoustic diaphragm to move. The loudspeaker described may be torque balance and moment balanced. | 10-06-2011 |
20110243366 | Loudspeaker Moment and Torque Balancing - A loudspeaker including a moving magnet motor. The moving magnet motor includes an armature comprising a magnet carrier, and a lever arm, coupling the armature and a pivot. The lever arm further couples the armature and an acoustic diaphragm to transmit motion of the armature to the acoustic diaphragm to cause the acoustic diaphragm to move. The loudspeaker described may be torque balance and moment balanced. | 10-06-2011 |
20140263911 | Rotary Actuator Driven Vibration Isolation - An active vibration isolation system for isolating a suspended platform from vibration input to the vibration isolation system base includes an exoskeleton which supports the suspended platform relative to the base. The exoskeleton includes first and second scissors mechanisms with main links of unequal length. The main links pass through a parallel condition as the suspended platform moves over its intended range of travel relative to the base. The vibration isolation system may include a rotary actuator and a drive mechanism separate from the exoskeleton for providing force output from the rotary actuator to the suspended platform. The rotary actuator may include inner and outer rotors which rotate relative to each other and may be free to rotate relative to the exoskeleton. The rotary actuator may be free to translate relative to the vibration isolation system base and the suspended platform. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263932 | Rotary Actuator Driven Vibration Isolation - An active vibration isolation system for isolating a suspended platform from vibration input to the vibration isolation system base includes an exoskeleton, a rotary actuator, and a drive mechanism separate from the exoskeleton for providing force output from the rotary actuator to the suspended plant. The rotary actuator may include inner and outer rotors which rotate relative to each other. The rotary actuator may be free to translate relative to the vibration isolation system base and the suspended platform, and both the inner and outer rotors may be free to rotate relative to the exoskeleton. | 09-18-2014 |
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20090173231 | Carbon canister with valve activated by weight of saturated carbon - A carbon canister with a valve activated by the weight of nearly saturated or saturated carbon communicates with piping from an underground tank. The invention includes carbon within a casing inside a canister, a weight actuated valve, and piping in communication with the atmosphere. When an ORVR vehicle refuels, the pressure lowers in the tank that draws air into the canister. After refueling, the tank remains subject to conditions that generate hydrocarbon vapors. Those vapors then return to the canister and adhere to the surface of the carbon. The carbon, heavier with hydrocarbons, lowers the canister and closes the weight actuated valve. Closing the valve returns pressure control to an external pressure vacuum relief valve. The next refueling draws in atmospheric air to purge the hydrocarbons in the canister and thus lighten it. A secondary purge valve also removes hydrocarbons from the canister. Once the carbon lightens, the inlet valve opens and the vapors return to the canister for adsorption. This cycle regenerates the carbon. | 07-09-2009 |
20120145006 | Carbon canister for vapor recovery systems - A carbon canister as utilized relative to underground fuel storage tank vapor recovery, including for the capture and purging of hydrocarbon vapors as air is introduced into and released from an underground storage tank, and wherein, in one form intended primarily for use in Stage II Vapor Recovery systems, the carbon canister includes a valve activated by weight of saturated carbon and wherein, in another form intended primarily for use in Stage I Vapor Recovery systems, the carbon canister is a free breathing carbon canister with a surge protection device. | 06-14-2012 |
20150060719 | Poppet seal - A poppet seal is disclosed which comprises a poppet seal holder comprising a cylindrical base portion and a cylindrical central post extending up from a center of the base portion, the base portion having a bottom having an inner ring, and a fluoroelastomer compound ring molded into the inner ring of the poppet seal holder. | 03-05-2015 |