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20100279310 | ASSAY DEVICE AND METHOD - An assay method is described, which comprises the steps of immobilizing a binding partner (e.g., an antigen or antibody) for an analyte to be detected (e.g., an antibody or antigen) on a portion of a surface of a microfluidic chamber; passing a fluid sample over the surface and allowing the analyte to bind to the binding partner; allowing a metal colloid, e.g., a gold-conjugated antibody, to associate with the bound analyte; flowing a metal solution, e.g., a silver solution, over the surface such as to form an opaque metallic layer; and detecting the presence of said metallic layer, e.g., by visual inspection or by measuring light transmission through the layer, conductivity or resistance of the layer, or metal concentration in the metal solution after flowing the metal solution over the surface. | 11-04-2010 |
20130330748 | FLUIDIC STRUCTURES INCLUDING MEANDERING AND WIDE CHANNELS - The present invention relates generally to microfluidic structures, and more specifically, to microfluidic structures and methods including meandering and wide channels. Microfluidic systems can provide an advantageous environment for performing various reactions and analyses due to a reduction in sample and reagent quantities that are required, a reduction in the size of the operating system, and a decrease in reaction time compared to conventional systems. Unfortunately, the small size of microfluidic channels can sometimes result in difficulty in detecting a species without magnifying optics (such as a microscope or a photomultiplier). A series of tightly packed microchannels, i.e., a meandering region, or a wide channel having a dimension on the order of millimeters, can serve as a solution to this problem by creating a wide measurement area. Although this invention mainly describes the use of meandering and wide channels in heterogeneous immunoassays on a microfluidic chip, this invention could be used for amplifying optical signals for other types of reactions and/or assays. | 12-12-2013 |
20140134603 | ASSAY DEVICE AND METHOD - An assay method is described, which comprises the steps of immobilizing a binding partner (e.g., an antigen or antibody) for an analyte to be detected (e.g., an antibody or antigen) on a portion of a surface of a microfluidic chamber; passing a fluid sample over the surface and allowing the analyte to bind to the binding partner; allowing a metal colloid, e.g., a gold-conjugated antibody, to associate with the bound analyte; flowing a metal solution, e.g., a silver solution, over the surface such as to form an opaque metallic layer; and detecting the presence of said metallic layer, e.g., by visual inspection or by measuring light transmission through the layer, conductivity or resistance of the layer, or metal concentration in the metal solution after flowing the metal solution over the surface. | 05-15-2014 |
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20100116343 | VALVES AND RESERVOIRS FOR MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS - A microfluidic valve assembly includes a structure defining a microfluidic fluid path and an actuator that can be moved between different positions controlling flow through the channel. In one embodiment, the actuator can be threaded into at least a portion of the structure, and can be moved rotationally between a first position, causing relatively greater constriction of a microfluidic fluid path, and a second position causing relatively lesser constriction of the fluid path. Actuating the actuator, e.g., by rotation, can deform material between the valve and the fluid path, thereby constricting at least a portion of the underlying fluid path and regulating the flow of a fluid in the fluid path. In another aspect, the invention provides a reservoir into which fluid can be placed and from which fluid can be introduced into a microfluidic system. In one embodiment, the reservoir is expandable and thereby able to store fluid under pressure for delivery to a microfluidic system. | 05-13-2010 |
20110045577 | Fabrication of conductive pathways, microcircuits and microstructures in microfluidic networks - Disclosed herein are a variety of microfluidic devices and solid, typically electrically conductive devices that can be formed using such devices as molds. In certain embodiments, the devices that are formed comprise conductive pathways formed by solidifying a liquid metal present in one or more microfluidic channels (such devices hereinafter referred to as “microsolidic” devices). In certain such devices, in which electrical connections can be formed and/or reformed between regions in a microfluidic structure; in some cases, the devices/circuits formed may be flexible and/or involve flexible electrical components. In certain embodiments, the solid metal wires/conductive pathways formed in microfluidic channel(s) may remain contained within the microfluidic structure. In certain such embodiments, the conductive pathways formed may be located in proximity to other microfluidic channel(s) of the structure that carry flowing fluid, such that the conductive pathway can create energy (e.g. electromagnetic and/or thermal energy) that interacts withy and/or affects the flowing fluid and/or a component contained therein or carried thereby. In other embodiments, a microsolidic structure may be removed from a microfluidic mold to form a stand-alone structure. In certain embodiments, the solid metal structures formed may interact with light energy incident upon a structure or may be used to fabricate a light-weight electrode. Another aspect of the invention relates to the formation of self-assembled structures that may comprise these electrically conductive pathways/connections. | 02-24-2011 |
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20090312392 | Amino ceramide-like compounds and therapeutic methods of use - The present invention provides amino ceramide-like compounds which inhibit glucosyl ceramide (GlyCer) formation by inhibiting the enzyme GlyCer synthase, thereby lowering the level of glycosphingolipids. The compounds of the present invention have improved GlcCer synthase inhibition activity and are therefore useful in therapeutic methods for treating various conditions and diseases associated with altered glycosphingolipid levels. | 12-17-2009 |
20110003987 | SYNTHESIS OF UDP-GLUCOSE: N-ACYLSPHINGOSINE GLUCOSYLTRANSFERASE INHIBITORS - Disclosed is a novel enantiomeric synthesis ceramide-like inhibitors of UDP-glucose: N-acylsphingosine glucosyltransferase. Also disclosed are novel intermediates formed during the synthesis. | 01-06-2011 |
20110184021 | 2-Acylaminopropoanol-Type Glucosylceramide Synthase Inhibitors - A compound for use in treating polycystic kidney disease is represented by Structural Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. A pharmaceutical composition comprises a compound represented by Structural Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. A method of treating polycystic kidney disease in a subject in need thereof comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Methods of treating in polycystic kidney disease in a subject in need thereof respectively comprise administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound represented by Structural Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. | 07-28-2011 |
20120296088 | SYNTHESIS OF UDP-GLUCOSE: N-ACYLSPHINGOSINE GLUCOSYL TRANSFERASE INHIBITORS - Disclosed is a novel enantiomeric synthesis ceramide-like inhibitors of UDP-glucose: N-acylsphingosine glucosyltransferase. Also disclosed are novel intermediates formed during the synthesis. | 11-22-2012 |
20120322786 | 2-ACYLAMINOPROPOANOL-TYPE GLUCOSYLCERAMIDE SYNTHASE INHIBITORS - A compound for use in treating polycystic kidney disease is represented by Structural Formula (I): | 12-20-2012 |
20120322787 | 2-ACYLAMINOPROPOANOL-TYPE GLUCOSYLCERAMIDE SYNTHASE INHIBITORS - A compound is represented by Structural Formula (I): | 12-20-2012 |
20130137743 | AMORPHOUS AND A CRYSTALLINE FORM OF GENZ 112638 HEMITARTRATE AS INHIBITOR OF GLUCOSYLCERAMIDE SYNTHASE - The hemitartrate salt of a compound represented by the following structural formula: (Formula I Hemitartrate), which may be used in pharmaceutical applications, are disclosed. Particular single crystalline forms of the Formula (I) Hemitartrate are characterized by a variety of properties and physical measurements. As well, methods of producing crystalline Formula (I) Hemitartrate, and using it to inhibit glucosylceramide synthase or lowering glycosphingolipid concentrations in subjects to treat a number of diseases, are also discussed. Pharmaceutical compositions are also described. | 05-30-2013 |
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20080286196 | Multi-Component Hydrogen Storage Material - A reversible hydrogen storage composition having an empirical formula of: | 11-20-2008 |
20100068134 | METHODS OF ENHANCING KINETIC PROPERTIES OF HYDROGEN STORAGE MATERIALS BY SELF-CATALYSIS - Methods of enhancing the kinetic properties of solid-state hydrogen storage materials are disclosed. The methods of the present invention comprise a process of utilizing built-in, ancillary reactions to effectually catalyze primary hydrogen storage reactions. This self-catalysis process gives rise to novel mechanisms for solid-state hydrogen storage compositions that benefit from enhanced kinetic properties, thereby increasing the usefulness of hydrogen storage technologies. The methods of enhancing the kinetic properties of hydrogen storage compositions by implementing a self-catalyzing reaction mechanism generally include formulating a hydrogen desorption pathway in a hydrogen storage composition, the pathway including a hydrogen releasing reaction and an ancillary reaction; and selecting the ancillary reaction to produce a product that serves to enhance the kinetic properties of the hydrogen releasing reaction. | 03-18-2010 |
20100233076 | Hydrogen Storage Materials - According to at least one aspect of the present invention, a hydrogen storage material is provided. In at least one embodiment, the material comprises a borohydride compound of the formula M(BH | 09-16-2010 |
20110008693 | HYDROGEN STORAGE MATERIALS CONTAINING AMMONIA BORANE - According to at least one aspect of the present invention, an ammonia borane containing hydrogen storage material is provided to be present with substantially reduced formation of borazine or diborane. In at least one embodiment, the hydrogen storage material includes at least one ammonia borane (NH | 01-13-2011 |
20110142750 | HYBRID HYDROGEN STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD USING THE SAME - According to one aspect of the present invention, a hybrid hydrogen storage system is provided. In one embodiment, the hybrid hydrogen storage system includes: a first hydrogen storage material present at a first volume percent (%) having a first gravimetric capacity and a first volumetric capacity; and a second hydrogen storage material forming an unreacted mixture with the first hydrogen storage material and present at a second volume % being 100 volume % minus the first volume %, the second storage material having a second gravimetric capacity and a second volumetric capacity, the first gravimetric capacity at the first volume % being higher or lower than the second gravimetric capacity at the second volume %, and the first volumetric capacity at the first volume % being the other of higher or lower than the second volumetric capacity at the second volume %. | 06-16-2011 |
20110143227 | Metal Oxygen Battery Containing Oxygen Storage Materials - A battery system includes a metal oxygen battery. The metal oxygen battery includes a first electrode and a second electrode. The second electrode includes a metal material (M). The metal oxygen battery is in communication with an oxygen storage material. In certain instances, the oxygen storage material is contained within an oxygen containment unit. The metal oxygen battery and the oxygen containment unit may be in a closed-loop with respect to each other. The battery system further includes a conduit for providing fluid communication from one of the metal oxygen battery and the oxygen containment unit to the other of the metal oxygen battery and the oxygen containment unit. | 06-16-2011 |
20110165061 | METHOD OF ENHANCING THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY IN HYDROGEN STORAGE SYSTEMS - A system for reversibly storing hydrogen includes a storage tank with an internal volume with a thermally conducting composite material situated within the storage tank and having a three-dimensional and interconnected framework of a conductive metal within the internal volume of the storage tank. | 07-07-2011 |
20130209354 | METHOD OF ENHANCING THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY IN HYDROGEN STORAGE SYSTEMS - A method of forming a material for reversible hydrogen storage within a storage tank includes charging a mixture of a metal amide and a metal hydride to the storage tank, and chemically reacting the mixture at a reaction condition within the storage tank to form a thermally conducting composite material situated in the storage tank and for reversibly storing hydrogen. The composite material includes a three-dimensional and interconnected framework including a conductive metal. A method for reversibly storing hydrogen includes providing a storage tank and in situ chemically forming a composite material by charging a mixture of a metal amide and a metal hydride to the storage tank and chemically reacting the mixture at a reaction condition to form a thermally conducting composite material including a metal hydride and a substantially unreactive elemental metal framework. Hydrogen is absorbed into the composite material and is desorbed from the composite material. | 08-15-2013 |
20130219993 | HIGH-THROUGHPUT MODULAR HYDROGEN STORAGE ENGINEERING PROPERTIES ANALYZER - A cover, sample tray and base may form a hydrogen storage engineering properties analyzer. In at least one embodiment, the sample tray includes a plurality of cooling fins, each of which includes a sample well therein. A variety of hydrogen storage materials may be loaded into and unloaded from each sample well by way of a respective sample well opening. The combined cover and sample tray define at least one plenum which may be in fluid communication between a source of pressurized hydrogen gas and each sample well. The cooling fins may be received by a cooling chamber defined within the base and configured to receive a through-flow of heat-exchange fluid. Certain embodiments may include one or more pressure transducers in fluid communication between the plenum and hydrogen source, and thermal transducers connected to portions of the cooling fins. | 08-29-2013 |
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20090028834 | Methods and compositions for stimulating the proliferation or differentiation of stem cells with substance P or an analog thereof - Compositions and methods are provided for stimulating cell proliferation and differentiation with substance P or a substance P analog. In one embodiment, the methods provide for stimulating or promoting stem cell differentiation by contacting a stem cell with substance P or a substance P analog. In another embodiment, the methods provide for administering to subject an effective amount of substance P or a substance P analog to treat an illness, disease or disorder. | 01-29-2009 |
20090075903 | METHOD OF USING SUBSTANCE P ANALOGS FOR TREATMENT AMELIORATION OF MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROME - Myelodysplastic syndromes can be treated or ameliorated by the administration of substance P analogs as disclosed herein. | 03-19-2009 |
20090099092 | METHODS FOR STIMULATING FIBROBLAST PROLIFERATION USING SUBSTANCE P ANALOGS - Provided herein are methods and compositions for stimulating or promoting fibroblast proliferation. In one embodiment, provided herein are methods and compositions for promoting or enhancing wound healing. | 04-16-2009 |
20090137492 | METHOD TO REDUCE THE RISK AND/OR SEVERITY OF ANTHRAX INFECTION - Neuropeptides are used to treat mammals who have been exposed to or who are suspected of having been exposed to spores of | 05-28-2009 |
20090156504 | METHODS OF TREATING BLOOD CELL DEPLETION - Provided herein are methods and compositions useful for the replenishment of blood cells in a mammal after exposure to therapeutic radiation or drugs. Radiation illness can be reduced in animals by treatment with substance P analogs. In one embodiment, granulocytes can be regenerated after therapeutic radiation by the administration of a substance P analog. In one embodiment, substance P analogs are useful for reducing PARP activity or PARP expression. In one embodiment, substance P analogs are useful for preventing, reducing or ameliorating adverse effects of drugs. In one embodiment, drug induced blood dyscrasias can be ameliorated by the methods and compositions provided herein. | 06-18-2009 |
20100062986 | METHOD TO TREAT BLOOD CELL DEPLETION - Neuropeptides are used to treat mammals which have depletion of count of one or more blood cell types. Intramuscular administration or administration via inhalation causes the blood cell count to increase. | 03-11-2010 |
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20120078997 | RESUMING CONTENT ACROSS DEVICES AND FORMATS - Intelligent content delivery enables content to be delivered to different devices in formats appropriate for those devices based on the capabilities of those devices. A user might access the same piece of content on two different devices, and can automatically receive a higher quality format on a device capable of playing that higher quality format. The user can purchase rights to content in any format, such that as new formats emerge or the user upgrades to devices with enhanced capabilities, the user can receive the improved formats automatically without having to repurchase the content. Further, the user can pause and resume content between devices even when those devices utilize different formats, and can access content on devices not otherwise associated with the user, receiving content in formats that are appropriate for those unknown devices even if the user has not previously accessed content in those formats. | 03-29-2012 |
20120079095 | CLOUD-BASED DEVICE SYNCHRONIZATION - A logically centralized system or service, such as a cloud-based content management service, enables intelligent communication between disparate devices. Such communication enables content such as applications and data to be synchronized between various devices, where the synchronization takes into account the capabilities of each device to provide versions and/or formats of that content that are appropriate for each device. A user purchasing an additional device, for example, can have various applications and other content automatically installed or copied over to the additional device, but with versions or formats that take advantage of, and are appropriate for, the capabilities of that additional device. Further, the intelligent communication via a logically centralized service can enable such devices to interact even though those devices might utilize different protocols and/or formats, and might otherwise not be able to communicate or have ever have been tested together. | 03-29-2012 |
20120079126 | CLOUD-BASED DEVICE INTERACTION - A logically centralized system or service, such as a cloud-based content management service, enables intelligent communication between disparate devices. Such communication enables content such as applications and data to be synchronized between various devices, where the synchronization takes into account the capabilities of each device to provide versions and/or formats of that content that are appropriate for each device. A user purchasing an additional device, for example, can have various applications and other content automatically installed or copied over to the additional device, but with versions or formats that take advantage of, and are appropriate for, the capabilities of that additional device. Further, the intelligent communication via a logically centralized service can enable such devices to interact even though those devices might utilize different protocols and/or formats, and might otherwise not be able to communicate or have ever have been tested together. | 03-29-2012 |
20120079276 | CONTENT SELECTION AND DELIVERY FOR RANDOM DEVICES - Intelligent content delivery enables content to be delivered to different devices in formats appropriate for those devices based on the capabilities of those devices. A user might access the same piece of content on two different devices, and can automatically receive a higher quality format on a device capable of playing that higher quality format. The user can purchase rights to content in any format, such that as new formats emerge or the user upgrades to devices with enhanced capabilities, the user can receive the improved formats automatically without having to repurchase the content. Further, the user can pause and resume content between devices even when those devices utilize different formats, and can access content on devices not otherwise associated with the user, receiving content in formats that are appropriate for those unknown devices even if the user has not previously accessed content in those formats. | 03-29-2012 |
20120079606 | RIGHTS AND CAPABILITY-INCLUSIVE CONTENT SELECTION AND DELIVERY - Intelligent content delivery enables content to be delivered to different devices in formats appropriate for those devices based on the capabilities of those devices. A user might access the same piece of content on two different devices, and can automatically receive a higher quality format on a device capable of playing that higher quality format. The user can purchase rights to content in any format, such that as new formats emerge or the user upgrades to devices with enhanced capabilities, the user can receive the improved formats automatically without having to repurchase the content. Further, the user can pause and resume content between devices even when those devices utilize different formats, and can access content on devices not otherwise associated with the user, receiving content in formats that are appropriate for those unknown devices even if the user has not previously accessed content in those formats. | 03-29-2012 |
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20140095727 | CLOUD-BASED DEVICE INTERACTION - A logically centralized system or service, such as a cloud-based content management service, enables intelligent communication between disparate devices. Such communication enables content such as applications and data to be synchronized between various devices, where the synchronization takes into account the capabilities of each device to provide versions and/or formats of that content that are appropriate for each device. A user purchasing an additional device, for example, can have various applications and other content automatically installed or copied over to the additional device, but with versions or formats that take advantage of, and are appropriate for, the capabilities of that additional device. Further, the intelligent communication via a logically centralized service can enable such devices to interact even though those devices might utilize different protocols and/or formats, and might otherwise not be able to communicate or have ever have been tested together. | 04-03-2014 |
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20120061821 | SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP WITH REDUNDANT THRU-SILICON-VIAS - A semiconductor chip with conductive vias and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The method includes forming a first plurality of conductive vias in a layer of a first semiconductor chip. The first plurality of conductive vias includes first ends and second ends. A first conductor pad is formed in ohmic contact with the first ends of the first plurality of conductive vias. | 03-15-2012 |
20130256872 | THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF STACKED SEMICONDUCTOR CHIPS WITH ELECTRICALLY NON-FUNCTIONAL INTERCONNECTS - A method of manufacturing is provided that includes fabricating a first plurality of electrically functional interconnects on a front side of a first semiconductor chip and fabricating a first plurality of electrically non-functional interconnects on a back side of the first semiconductor chip. Additional chips may be stacked on the first semiconductor chip. | 10-03-2013 |
20130256895 | STACKED SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS WITH UNIVERSAL INTERCONNECT FOOTPRINT - A method of manufacturing is provided that includes fabricating a first set of interconnect structures on a side of a first semiconductor substrate. The first semiconductor substrate is operable to have at least one of plural semiconductor substrates stacked on the side. The first set of interconnect structures is arranged in a pattern. Each of the plural semiconductor substrates has a second set of interconnect structures arranged in the pattern, one of the plural semiconductor substrates has a smallest footprint of the plural semiconductor substrates. The pattern has a footprint smaller than the smallest footprint of the plural semiconductor substrates. | 10-03-2013 |
20130256913 | DIE STACKING WITH COUPLED ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTS TO ALIGN PROXIMITY INTERCONNECTS - A method of manufacturing is provided that includes forming a first proximity interconnect on a first side of a first semiconductor chip and a first plurality of interconnect structures projecting from the first side. A second proximity interconnect is formed on a second side of a second semiconductor chip and a second plurality of interconnect structures are formed projecting from the second side. The second semiconductor chip is coupled to the first semiconductor chip so that the second side faces the first side and the first interconnect structures are coupled to the second interconnect structures. The first and second proximity interconnects cooperate to provide a proximity interface. The coupling of the first interconnect structures to the second interconnect structures provides desired vertical and lateral alignment of the first and second proximity interconnects. | 10-03-2013 |
20130341783 | INTERPOSER WITH IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - Various interposers and method of manufacturing related thereto are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of manufacturing is provided that includes coupling an identification structure to an interposer. The identification structure is operable to provide identification information about the interposer. The identification structure is programmable to create or alter the identification information. | 12-26-2013 |
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20120100594 | ENZYME CATALYSTS FOR DIELS-ALDER REACTIONS - The present invention provides enzyme catalysts for Diels-Alder reactions, including intermolecular Diels-Alder reactions, as well as protein scaffolds for making such enzyme catalysts. In other aspects, the invention provides methods of making the enzyme catalysts, including by de novo computational design. The present invention thereby provides enzyme catalysts capable of catalyzing a desired Diels-Alder reaction, including with a specified or desired stereo-selectivity. | 04-26-2012 |
20140178355 | Compositions and Methods for Treating Celiac Sprue Disease - The invention provides compositions and methods for treating celiac sprue. | 06-26-2014 |
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20090104410 | Process to Improve the Adhesion Between Thermosetting Laminate and Thermoplastic Shell - The present invention related to a process to improve the adhesion between a thermosetting laminate and a thermoplastic shell in making reinforced plastic laminates for sanitary fixtures, such as shower receptors, spas, bathtubs, sinks, lavatories and the like, and composites laminates for transportation, marine, and construction applications. The adhesion improvement is through a designed post-curing process of the cured composites laminates. The thermosetting resin used in the construction of composites laminate can be unsaturated polyester resin of any kind, vinyl ester resin, or combination of both. | 04-23-2009 |
20120231268 | Process to Improve the Adhesion Between Thermosetting Laminate and Thermoplastic Shell - The present invention related to a process to improve the adhesion between a thermosetting laminate and a thermoplastic shell in making reinforced plastic laminates for sanitary fixtures, such as shower receptors, spas, bathtubs, sinks, lavatories and the like, and composites laminates for transportation, marine, and construction applications. The adhesion improvement is through a designed post-curing process of the cured composites laminates. The thermosetting resin used in the construction of composites laminate can be unsaturated polyester resin of any kind, vinyl ester resin, or combination of both. | 09-13-2012 |
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20100088843 | BATTERY POWERED CORDLESS CLEANING SYSTEM - A cordless, battery-powered system of cleaning products. The system of cleaning products includes devices such as upright vacuums (e.g., a stick vacuum, a lightweight upright vacuum, etc.), a hand-held vacuum, a carpet-cleaner, a canister vacuum, and the like. Each of the devices is powered by a battery pack which is interchangeable among the devices. The battery pack includes a combination of hardware and software for connecting to, identifying, and communicating with the cleaning products to ensure that each of the products receives the power necessary to ensure optimal performance. | 04-15-2010 |
20120317743 | BATTERY POWERED CORDLESS CLEANING SYSTEM - A cordless, battery-powered system of cleaning products. The system of cleaning products includes devices such as upright vacuums (e.g., a stick vacuum, a lightweight upright vacuum, etc.), a hand-held vacuum, a carpet-cleaner, a canister vacuum, and the like. Each of the devices is powered by a battery pack which is interchangeable among the devices. The battery pack includes a combination of hardware and software for connecting to, identifying, and communicating with the cleaning products to ensure that each of the products receives the power necessary to ensure optimal performance. | 12-20-2012 |
20130082661 | Mobile Power Systems for High Power Applications - Some embodiments relate to a mobile power system. The system includes a first battery module including a number of rechargeable cells. A first battery module current limiter is configured to monitor a current flowing to or from the plurality of rechargeable cells of the first battery module. The battery module current limiter is further configured to selectively limit the current flowing to a non-zero current that is less than a predetermined current threshold, wherein the selectively limiting is based on whether the monitored current is approaching the predetermined current threshold. | 04-04-2013 |
20130152333 | BATTERY POWERED CORDLESS CLEANING SYSTEM - A cordless, battery-powered system of cleaning products. The system of cleaning products includes devices such as upright vacuums (e.g., a stick vacuum, a lightweight upright vacuum, etc.), a hand-held vacuum, a carpet-cleaner, a canister vacuum, and the like. Each of the devices is powered by a battery pack which is interchangeable among the devices. The battery pack includes a combination of hardware and software for connecting to, identifying, and communicating with the cleaning products to ensure that each of the products receives the power necessary to ensure optimal performance. | 06-20-2013 |
20140101887 | BATTERY POWERED CORDLESS CLEANING SYSTEM - A cordless, battery-powered system of cleaning products. The system of cleaning products includes devices such as upright vacuums (e.g., a stick vacuum, a lightweight upright vacuum, etc.), a hand-held vacuum, a carpet-cleaner, a canister vacuum, and the like. Each of the devices is powered by a battery pack which is interchangeable among the devices. The battery pack includes a combination of hardware and software for connecting to, identifying, and communicating with the cleaning products to ensure that each of the products receives the power necessary to ensure optimal performance. | 04-17-2014 |
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20090248198 | RETAIL SHELF SUPPLY MONITORING SYSTEM - An inventory shelf monitoring system includes a plurality of track systems located on at least one shelf of a retail or warehouse establishment. Each track system includes a sensor and actuator that determines the position of a product pusher. The identity and location of the product pusher, for each track system on the at least one shelf, is sent to a data acquisition and transmitter circuit that assembles, formats, and transmits pusher position data to a central receiver, which receives corresponding data from all shelves employing the system in the retail or warehouse establishment. The data is then transmitted to a central processing unit in a user device that maintains data corresponding to product count, availability, and activity associated with each track unit of each shelf employing the system in the retail or warehouse establishment. Inventory control, the prevention of out-of-stock situations, and the assessment of activity indicative of theft or accident is thus monitored in real time for prompt remedial action. | 10-01-2009 |
20130024023 | RETAIL SHELF SUPPLY MONITORING SYSTEM - An inventory shelf monitoring system includes a plurality of track systems located on at least one shelf of a retail or warehouse establishment. Each track system includes a sensor and actuator that determines the position of a product pusher. The identity and location of the product pusher, for each track system on the shelf, is sent to a data acquisition and transmitter circuit that assembles, formats, and transmits pusher position data to a central receiver. The data is then transmitted to a central processing unit in a user device that maintains data corresponding to product count, availability, and activity associated with each track unit of each shelf employing the system. Inventory control, the prevention of out-of-stock situations, and the assessment of activity indicative of theft or accident is thus monitored in real time for prompt remedial action. | 01-24-2013 |
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20090041762 | Methods of treating ankylosing spondylitis using anti-TNF antibodies and peptides of human tumor necrosis factor - Anti-TNF antibodies, fragments and regions thereof which are specific for human tumor necrosis factor-α (TNFα) and are useful in vivo diagnosis and therapy of a number of TNFα-mediated pathologies and conditions, including ankylosing spondylitis, as well as polynucleotides coding for murine and chimeric antibodies, methods of producing the antibody, methods of use of the anti-TNF antibody, or fragment, region or derivative thereof, in immunoassays and immunotherapeutic approaches are provided. | 02-12-2009 |
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20130183298 | Methods of Treating Hepatitis With Anti-TNF alpha Antibodies - Anti-TNF antibodies, fragments and regions thereof which are specific for human tumor necrosis factor-α (TNFα) and are useful in vivo diagnosis and therapy of a number of TNFα-mediated pathologies and conditions, as well as polynucleotides coding for murine and chimeric antibodies, methods of producing the antibody, methods of use of the anti-TNF antibody, or fragment, region or derivative thereof, in immunoassays and immunotherapeutic approaches are provided. | 07-18-2013 |
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20100240948 | MALE URETHRAL PROSTHESIS WITH TENSIONING MEMBER - The present invention provides a urethral prosthesis including a first and a second arm that join to form a junction, and a stem that is also joined to the junction. The junction is adapted to exert sufficient pressure on a portion of a patient's urethra to prevent unintentional voiding of the patient's bladder. However, upon exerting a tension force on the stem, the pressure exerted by the junction is reduced such that the patient's bladder may be intentionally voided. | 09-23-2010 |
20100262158 | TRANSOBTURATOR LEAD IMPLANTATION FOR PELVIC FLOOR STIMULATION - The disclosure is directed to a method and tool for implanting a stimulation lead or other medical device adjacent a pudendal nerve. The tool includes a shaped needle that enters a patient and passes through an obturator foramen passage in a pelvis. A physician places a tip of the tool at the pudendal nerve and performs test stimulation to confirm an effective stimulation location. A shape memory cannula initially covering the needle remains at the pudendal nerve when the physician removes the tool. The cannula deforms to follow the curve of the pudendal nerve once the needle is removed, and a lead is inserted into the cannula and secured at the pudendal nerve placement site. This method may provide an easier and more consistent procedure for implanting the stimulation lead near the pudendal nerve. | 10-14-2010 |
20110257471 | MALE URETHRAL PROSTHESIS WITH TENSIONING MEMBER - The present invention provides a urethral prosthesis including a first and a second arm that join to form a junction, and a stem that is also joined to the junction. The junction is adapted to exert sufficient pressure on a portion of a patient's urethra to prevent unintentional voiding of the patient's bladder. However, upon exerting a tension force on the stem, the pressure exerted by the junction is reduced such that the patient's bladder may be intentionally voided. | 10-20-2011 |
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20110276514 | EVALUATING THE QUALITY AND RISK-ROBUSTNESS OF AN ENERGY GENERATION CAPACITY RESOURCE PLAN UNDER INHERENT UNCERTAINTIES IN ENERGY MARKETS AND CARBON REGULATORY REGIME - The present invention includes a computing system for evaluating a quality and risk-robustness of a utility company's capacity resource plan (CRP). The computing system computes a net present value of a total cost distribution of the CRP. The computing system calculates a standardized risk measure defined over the net present value. The computing system computes a resource plan that minimizes the standardized risk measure. Then, the computing system compares the standardized risk measure and the resource plan. | 11-10-2011 |
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20120323353 | ALGORITHMIC FRAMEWORK FOR THE INTEGRATED OPTIMIZATION OF HOT STRIP MILL AND UPSTREAM MOLTEN METAL OPERATIONS FOR A LARGE-SCALE STEEL MANUFACTURING PLANT - A method and system for optimizing modules of a steel manufacturing process includes a plurality of manufacturing modules for a manufacturing process. Each of the modules have a plurality of steps. The plurality of modules include at least an upstream module, a casting module, and a downstream module. Each of the plurality of modules have parameters, and include at least one variable event. The variable event is adjustable for optimization of the manufacturing process while the parameters are being maintained for each of the plurality of modules. A communication system is used for exchanging information between the modules while the manufacturing process is occurring to adjust the at least one variable event for optimizing the manufacturing process. | 12-20-2012 |
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20100291855 | Air conditioning system - An air conditioning system for a data processing system that has at least one row of server cabinets. The row of server cabinets borders a cold path. At least one air conditioning unit takes in warm air, cools it, and blows it out as cold air. The air conditioning unit is integrated into a row of server cabinets and the dimensions of the air conditioning unit and the dimensions of the server cabinets are essentially the same or, while having the same height and depth, the width of the air conditioning unit corresponds to a whole-number multiple of a width of one server cabinet. The air conditioning system can be used to produce an effective cooling concept for temperature-sensitive data processing systems, which influences the immediate surroundings only slightly with warm air. The modular construction allows the cooling capacity to be scaled, also making it possible to carry out a subsequent expansion. | 11-18-2010 |
20120087087 | Method And Device For Controlling An Air Conditioning System For Data Processing Facilities - The invention relates to a method for controlling an air conditioning system for a data processing facility that comprises at least one row of server switch cabinets, wherein the row of server switch cabinets bounds a cold aisle that is sealed off from a hot aisle facing away from the cold aisle side, wherein hot air is drawn in, cooled, and blown into the cold aisle by at least one air conditioner, and wherein cold air is drawn out of the cold aisle and fed into the hot aisle or into the surrounding space by at least one of the server switch cabinets. The invention further relates to a corresponding device for performing the method. According to the invention, the control of the air supply rate of the air conditioner is performed by means of a pressure controller, wherein a measured pressure difference between a pressure sensor in the cold aisle or in the hot aisle and a pressure sensor in the surrounding space outside the cold aisle or the hot aisle is used as an input variable of the pressure controller. The device comprises a control unit for performing the method. Using the method and the device, optimal and at the same time energy-saving cooling of such data processing facilities can be provided. In addition, the operational reliability is increased, because failures or defects in the air supply can be detected directly. | 04-12-2012 |
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20120247117 | VEHICLE SYSTEM - A system is disclosed one form of which is an aircraft that includes a pod capable of housing a work providing device. The pod can also include a thermal conditioning system and a power generation device that can be powered from the work providing device. The pod can provide thermal conditioning services and power services to a payload aboard the aircraft. In one non-limiting form the payload is a directed energy member that can be cooled using the thermal conditioning system and powered using the power generation device. | 10-04-2012 |
20120248242 | AIRCRAFT AND AIRBORNE ELECTRICAL POWER AND THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - One embodiment of the present invention is a unique airborne electrical power and thermal management system. Another embodiment is a unique aircraft. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for aircraft and electrical power and thermal management systems. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith. | 10-04-2012 |
20140356135 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE AND ELECTRIC MACHINE - An electric machine is disclosed integrated to rotate with a shaft of a gas turbine engine. In one form the electric machine is integrated with a fan of the gas turbine engine. A rotor of the electric machine can be disposed at the end of the fan blades and the stator integrated into a flow path forming surface of the gas turbine engine. In one form the windings of the electric machine can change configuration permitting some windings to be placed in parallel with one or more other windings, and then connected together in series with remaining windings, if any. The voltage of the electric machine can change as a result of a change in configuration of the windings. A moveable member can also be used to alter a magnetic field produced from the electric machine when operated such that a voltage can be changed as a result of altering the magnetic field. | 12-04-2014 |