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20100097373 | CATHETER LOCATOR APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - This invention relates to a method of catheter and radiating coil location in a human body and in particular to the determination over time of the location of the tip of a catheter as it is inserted and during its use in the body. In particular when a radiating coil is used in conjunction with a catheter, a coil locating device can be used to determine the distance the coil is from the device and hence its depth in the body of a patient. To assist a clinician using the coil-locating device, a display is provided that shows both a reference image of a part or portion of a body (non-subject body) and an image of the coil located on the display with reference to the reference image. This is achieved by locating the coil-locating device on or over a predetermined landmark on the patient's body. The coil and its associated signal wires can be incorporated into a stylet, guide wire or a catheter. The coil locating device has a preferable triangular shape in plan view that allows it uppermost apex to be orientated towards the head of the patient and for an axis of the device to be aligned with the mid sagittal plane of the patient. Preferable landmarks on a human body include the xiphoid sternal junction and the caudal/mid sagittal aspect of the jugular sternal notch. | 04-22-2010 |
20130035589 | CATHETER LOCATOR APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - In one embodiment, a catheter locator apparatus is configured to determine the location of the tip of a catheter as it is inserted used in a human body. In one example embodiment, where a radiating coil is used in conjunction with a catheter, a coil locating device can be used to determine the distance the coil is from the device and hence its depth in the body of a patient. | 02-07-2013 |
20130218006 | CATHETER LOCATOR APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - This invention relates to a method of catheter and radiating coil location in a human body and in particular to the determination over time of the location of the tip of a catheter as it is inserted and during its use in the body. In particular when a radiating coil is used in conjunction with a catheter, a coil locating device can be used to determine the distance the coil is from the device and hence its depth in the body of a patient. To assist a clinician using the coil-locating device, a display is provided that shows both a reference image of a part or portion of a body (non-subject body) and an image of the coil located on the display with reference to the reference image. This is achieved by locating the coil-locating device on or over a predetermined landmark on the patient's body. The coil and its associated signal wires can be incorporated into a stylet, guide wire or a catheter. The coil locating device has a preferable triangular shape in plan view that allows its uppermost apex to be orientated towards the head of the patient and for an axis of the device to be aligned with the mid sagittal plane of the patient. Preferable landmarks on a human body include the xiphoid sternal junction and the caudal/mid sagittal aspect of the jugular sternal notch. | 08-22-2013 |
20140100450 | CATHETER LOCATOR APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - This disclosure relates to a method of catheter and radiating coil location in a human body and in particular to the determination over time of the location of the tip of a catheter as it is inserted and during its use in the body. In particular when a radiating coil is used in conjunction with a catheter, a coil locating device can be used to determine the distance the coil is from the device and hence its depth in the body of a patient. To assist a clinician using the coil-locating device, a display is provided that shows both a reference image of a part or portion of a body (non-subject body) and an image of the coil located on the display with reference to the reference image. This is achieved by locating the coil-locating device on or over a predetermined landmark on the patient's body. | 04-10-2014 |
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20080199909 | Methods for Expression and Purification of Recombinant Human Growth Hormone - The present invention relates generally to the production, purification, and isolation of human growth hormone (hGH). More particularly, the invention relates to the production, purification, and isolation of substantially purified hGH from recombinant host cells or culture medium including, for example, yeast, insect, mammalian and bacterial host cells. The process of the present invention is also useful for purification of hGH linked to polymers or other molecules. | 08-21-2008 |
20100135959 | Human Interferon Molecules and Their Uses - Modified human interferon polypeptides and uses thereof are provided. | 06-03-2010 |
20100287829 | SUBMERSIBLE AQUATIC ALGAE CULTIVATION SYSTEM - Floating ponds for the cultivation of algae are disclosed. The floating ponds consist of a buoyant framework, a liner, a culture, and a mooring system. Submersible floating ponds are disclosed with a buoyant framework built from tubes that may be filled or partially filled with, for example, air, or water, or the surrounding water, or the culture, and thereby the present invention provides a framework in which the buoyancy may be modulated. Use of submerging lines and spools are disclosed to control the orientation and depth of the floating pond during submersion. | 11-18-2010 |
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20130019915 | Compactly Collapsible Chair Canopy - A canopy adapted to be mounted on a chair having a backrest. This canopy is supported by a frame comprising a closed loop rod and an open arc rod, each rod made of flexible material. The canopy also comprises a first sheet secured throughout its entire perimeter to the closed loop rod and a second sheet secured along its back edge to the top edge of the first sheet and along its front edge to at least a portion of the open arc rod. The canopy also includes anchors configured to attach said canopy to said chair's backrest. The canopy can be compactly collapsed by folding the first sheet over the second sheet, thereby forming a stack, twisting the stack into three sets of loops, shifting the left loops in front of the right loops and folding the middle loops in front of the left loops. | 01-24-2013 |
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20080249031 | CRYSTALLINE FORMS - The present invention relates to crystalline forms of (3S)-3-[N—(N′-(2-tert-butylphenyl)oxamyl)alaninyl]amino-5-(2′,3′,5′,6′-tetrafluorophenoxy)-4-oxopentanoic acid (see formula I). The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such crystalline forms and to the use of said pharmaceutical compositions and said crystalline forms in the treatment of various conditions, particularly in the treatment of liver fibrosis. | 10-09-2008 |
20110060049 | DERIVATIVES OF N-(ARYLAMINO) SULFONAMIDES INCLUDING POLYMORPHS AS INHIBITORS OF MEK AS WELL AS COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF USE AND METHODS FOR PREPARING THE SAME - This invention concerns N-(2-arylamino) aryl sulfonamide compounds which are inhibitors of MEK including crystalline polymorphic forms which exhibit a specific powder x-ray diffraction profile and/or a specific differential scanning calorimetry profile. This invention also concerns pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds described herein and methods of use of the compounds and compositions described herein, including the use in the treatment and/or prevention of cancer, hyperproliferative diseases and inflammatory conditions. The invention also concerns methods of making the compounds and compositions described herein. | 03-10-2011 |
20120016034 | Polymorphic Form Of N-(S)-(3,4-Difluoro-2-(2-Fluoro-4-Iodophenylamino)-6-Methoxyphenyl)-1-(2,- 3-Dihydroxypropyl)Cyclopropane-1-Sulfonamide And Uses Thereof - Disclosed herein, in certain embodiments, is a crystalline polymorph form A of N-(S)-(3,4-difluoro-2 -(2-fluoro-4-iodophenylamino)-6-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)cyclopropane-1-sulfonamide. Further disclosed herein, in certain embodiments, are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the crystalline polymorph form A of N-(S)-(3,4-difluoro-2-(2-fluoro-4-iodophenylamino)-6-methoxyphenyl) -1-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)cyclopropane-1-sulfonamide. | 01-19-2012 |
20120302518 | Polymorphic Form Of N-(S)-(3,4-Difluoro-2-(2-Fluoro-4-Iodophenylamino)-6-Methoxyphenyl)-1-(2,- 3-Dihydroxypropyl)Cyclopropane-1-Sulfonamide And Uses Thereof - Disclosed herein, in certain embodiments, is a crystalline polymorph form A of N—(S)-(3,4-difluoro-2-(2-fluoro-4-iodophenylamino)-6-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)cyclopropane-1-sulfonamide. Further disclosed herein, in certain embodiments, are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the crystalline polymorph form A of N—(S)-(3,4-difluoro-2-(2-fluoro-4-iodophenylamino)-6-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)cyclopropane-1-sulfonamide. | 11-29-2012 |
20130261339 | Polymorphic Form of N-(S)-(3,4-Difluoro-2-(2-Fluoro-4-Iodophenylamino)-6-Methoxyphenyl)-1-(2,- 3-Dihydroxypropyl)Cyclopropane-1-Sulfonamide and uses thereof - Disclosed herein, in certain embodiments, is a crystalline polymorph form A of N—(S)-(3,4-difluoro-2-(2-fluoro-4-iodophenylamino)-6-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)cyclopropane-1-sulfonamide. Further disclosed herein, in certain embodiments, are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the crystalline polymorph form A of N—(S)-(3,4-difluoro-2-(2-fluoro-4-iodophenylamino)-6-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)cyclopropane-1-sulfonamide. | 10-03-2013 |
20140303253 | Polymorphic Form of N-(S)-(3,4-Difluoro-2-(2-Fluoro-4-Iodophenylamino)-6-Methoxyphenyl)-1-(2,- 3-Dihydroxypropyl)Cyclopropane-1-Sulfonamide and uses thereof - Disclosed herein, in certain embodiments, is a crystalline polymorph form A of N-(S)-(3,4-difluoro-2-(2-fluoro-4-iodophenylamino)-6-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)cyclopropane-1-sulfonamide. Further disclosed herein, in certain embodiments, are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the crystalline polymorph form A of N-(S)-(3,4-difluoro-2-(2-fluoro-4-iodophenylamino)-6-methoxyphenyl)-1-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)cyclopropane-1-sulfonamide. | 10-09-2014 |
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20080283044 | Solar Collector Devices - A solar collector device for mounting on the outside of a support structure and including a fluid circuit for receiving a fluid for heating by solar radiation, the device further comprising a length of connection piping connected to the fluid circuit and moveable relative to the fluid circuit while thus connected thereto from a protected position to an installation position where the distal end thereof extends to the inside of said support structure. | 11-20-2008 |
20090031640 | Roof Flashing Connections - A roof-penetrating structure for incorporating into a roof, the structure including a portion extending along one or more sides of the roof-penetrating structure for receiving an edge section of one or more sheets of flashing to provide a weather-proof connection therebetween; said portion including one or more resilient members such that, in use, the insertion of flashing into said portion automatically forces at least one of said one or more resilient members into a configuration in which they are biased against the flashing. | 02-05-2009 |
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20090033737 | Method and System for Video Conferencing in a Virtual Environment - According to some embodiments, a method and a system are provided to receive a first video signal at a first client and to receive a second video signal at a second client. The first video signal comprises an image of a first person and the second video signal comprises an image of a second person. The received first video signal and an image of a conference room are combined at the first client to create a first modified video signal comprising the image of the first person in the conference room. The received second video signal and the image of the conference room are combined at the second client to create a second modified video signal comprising the image of the second person in the conference room. | 02-05-2009 |
20090274044 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DECENTRALIZED RAPID RECOVERY FOR ETHERNET RINGS - A telecommunications system including a plurality of switches defining an Ethernet ring; a plurality of virtual local area networks defined on the Ethernet ring, defining a number of virtual local area networks (VLANs) equal in number to the number of links; and a ring recovery system configured to recover from a link failure by rerouting traffic to a destination on the Ethernet ring via a VLAN not including a failed link | 11-05-2009 |
20120086645 | EYE TYPING SYSTEM USING A THREE-LAYER USER INTERFACE - A specially-configured interactive user interface for use in eye typing takes the form of a three-layer arrangement that allows for controlling computer input with eye gazes. The three-layer arrangement includes an outer, rectangular ring of letters, displayed clockwise in alphabetical order (forming the first layer). A group of “frequently-used words” associated with the letters being typed forms an inner ring (and is defined as the second layer). This second layer of words is constantly updated as the user continues to enter text. The third layer is a central “open” portion of the interface and forms the typing space—the “text box” that will be filled as the user continues to type. A separate row of control/function keys (including mode-switching for upper case vs. lower case, numbers and punctuation) is positioned adjacent to the three-layer on-screen keyboard display. | 04-12-2012 |
20120254412 | REPLICATED STATE MACHINE UTILIZING VIEW CHANGE PROTOCOL RESILIENT TO PERFORMANCE ATTACKS - A network of replicated servers providing a service includes a plurality of server replicas. A leader is elected from among the plurality of server replicas for coordinating ordering of operations among the plurality of server replicas. A view change protocol is executed by the plurality of server replicas after the election of the leader. Each iteration of the view change protocol corresponds to a unique view number. The server replicas are directed by the view change protocol to cooperate to order operations by exchange of information associated with particular view numbers. The information is prioritized in accordance with the view numbers. The non-leaders monitor the response time of the leader and elect a new leader when it is determined that the monitored length of time is greater than a threshold value that is dependent upon current network conditions. | 10-04-2012 |
20130036323 | FAULT-TOLERANT REPLICATION ARCHITECTURE - A fault-tolerant replication system includes a first machine running a first hypervisor. A second machine is failure-independent of the first machine. The second machine runs a second hypervisor. A first plurality of virtual machines runs on the first hypervisor. A second plurality of virtual machines runs on the second hypervisor. Each of the virtual machines of the first and second plurality of virtual machines constitutes either a virtual machine replica server of a fault-tolerant replicated state machine or a backup corresponding to a virtual machine replica server of the fault-tolerant replicated state machine. Every backup is embodied on a different machine, of the first and second machines, from its corresponding virtual machine replica server. | 02-07-2013 |
20130053986 | BYZANTINE FAULT-TOLERANT SCADA SYSTEM - A system for automatically monitoring and controlling an infrastructure or process includes a plurality of remote clients installed along various portions of an industrial infrastructure or an infrastructure performing a process. Each of the remote clients collects data. A plurality of server replicas is in communication with the plurality of remote clients. The server replicas receive the collected data from the remote clients and process the received data. The plurality of remote clients and the plurality of server replicas communicate across an electronic network. The plurality of server replicas includes a state machine replication system that is tolerant of a failure of one or more of the server replicas. | 02-28-2013 |
20130154913 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A GAZE AND GESTURE INTERFACE - A system and methods for activating and interacting by a user with at least a 3D object displayed on a 3D computer display by at least the user's gestures which may be combined with a user's gaze at the 3D computer display. In a first instance the 3D object is a 3D CAD object. In a second instance the 3D object is a radial menu. A user's gaze is captured by ahead frame containing at least an endo camera and an exo camera worn by a user. A user's gesture is captured by a camera and is recognized from a plurality of gestures. User's gestures are captured by a sensor and are calibrated to the 3D computer display. | 06-20-2013 |
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20090198163 | Traction apparatus and methods - A brace and traction device and associated methods of operation. In one embodiment, the device incorporates a forwardly open head and jaw brace which is adjustably supported vertically above a forwardly collar member. The brace and the collar member are adapted such that the brace is able to mate with the collar member while still being able to rotate to the subject's left and right while remaining planar to the collar member. Adjustment may be accomplished for example manually or via an electronic motor controlled by a control mechanism and microprocessor. The microprocessor may be adapted to store information regarding a user's sessions, and facilitate communication with patient and physician personal devices, thus sending these data from recorded sessions. The processor element may also be adapted to implement therapy sessions based on physician-entered program specifications, or based on pre-programmed specifications. | 08-06-2009 |
20110213255 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR NON-INVASIVELY MEASURING HEMODYNAMIC PARAMETERS - Improved apparatus and methods for non-invasively assessing one or more hemodynamic parameters associated with the circulatory system of a living organism. In one aspect, the invention comprises apparatus adapted to accurately place and maintain a sensor (e.g., tonometric pressure sensor) with respect to the anatomy of the subject, including an alignment apparatus which is separable from an adjustable fixture. The apparatus moveably captures the sensor to, inter alia, facilitate-coupling thereof to an actuator used to position the sensor during measurements. In a second aspect, improved sensor apparatus is disclosed adapted to minimize the effects of shear during sensor movement and monitoring as well as maximize the lateral and proximal search area available to the sensor within the apparatus. Methods for positioning the alignment apparatus and sensor are also disclosed. | 09-01-2011 |
20140186792 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM FOR DENTISTRY APPLICATIONS - A dental illumination apparatus includes a lamp system mounted on a support structure. The lamp system includes a light source. A control system is provided for controlling the activation of the lamp system. A light guide shields soft tissues local to teeth of a subject from effects of ultraviolet radiation. The light guide includes a lamp attachment formation coupled to the lamp system, and a recording device in communication with the control system, the recording device including memory which stores the amount of time that the light source has been on since the beginning of a treatment procedure. A lip retractor, coupled to the light guide, is adapted to receive the lips of a patient. | 07-03-2014 |
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20080206794 | Systems And Methods For Characterizing Contrast Induced-Nephropathy - The present invention relates to methods of diagnosing, predicting and monitoring kidney disorders. In particular, the present invention relates to the diagnosis, prediction and monitoring of contrast-induced nephropathy by detection of cytokines, cytokine-related compounds, and chemokines in urine. The present invention further relates to methods and compositions for assessing the efficacy of agents and interventions used to treat contrast-induce nephropathy. | 08-28-2008 |
20090197287 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZING KIDNEY DISEASE - The present invention relates to methods of diagnosing, predicting and monitoring kidney disorders. In particular, the present invention relates to the diagnosis, prediction and monitoring of kidney disorders by detection of cytokines, cytokine-related compounds and chemokines in urine. The present invention further relates to methods and compositions for assessing the efficacy of agents and interventions used to treat kidney disorders. | 08-06-2009 |
20110236912 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZING LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS - The present invention provides systems and methods for characterizing biological markers in the urine of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) subjects. In particular, the present invention relates to the detection of cytokines and chemokines in urine of SLE subjects for determining nephritic disease states and kidney damage in SLE subjects and the efficacy of agents and interventions used to treat lupus nephritis. | 09-29-2011 |
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20090029675 | VEHICLE SAFETY DEVICE FOR REDUCING DRIVER DISTRACTIONS - A safety device for automotive vehicles (cars, buses and trucks) or rail locomotives. The device inhibits use of cellular telephones and other communication devices that run the risk of distracting a driver/operator while the vehicle is in motion. Several techniques for inhibiting use are described which can be used individually or in a complementary combinations. In one technique, a rapidly varying signal level is created local to the communication device. The variations exceed the operational limits of the system, thereby inhibiting communications. In another technique, the safety device emits radiation that interferes with the reception of signals by the communication device only within the interior of the vehicle and will not interfere with cell phones or wireless devises outside the automotive vehicle or rail locomotive. As another alternative, masking signals also may be generated to prevent signals sent by the communication device within the vehicle from being intelligible at receiving stations outside the vehicle. | 01-29-2009 |
20090212110 | Virtual barcodes - In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises an electrically-controlled illumination source, and a circuit configured to control the illumination source so as cause the light source to generate at least one sequence of light pulses that mimics those a photo-detector of a bar code reader would observe from a reflected source when reading a printed bar code symbol. In another embodiment, an apparatus comprises an electronically reconfigurable, reflective display that is insensitive to a polarization of an incident illumination source, and a circuit configured to selectively configure the display to display a bar code symbol thereon. | 08-27-2009 |
20090222349 | Portable electronic authorization system and method - A portable electronic device may be configured to present information identifying a coupon or rebate offer concerning a product or service in a machine-readable format at a point of sale. The portable electronic device may additionally or alternatively be configured to electronically receive information identifying a coupon or rebate offer concerning a product or service while disposed at a first location, and to store the information in memory so that the information can be selectively retrieved from the memory and presented in a manner that enables the information to be communicated to a provider of the product or service in connection with a purchase of the product or service consummated when the portable electronic device is disposed at a second location. The portable electronic device may be further configured to, in response to the occurrence of at least one event, automatically disable a capability of the portable electronic device to present the information. | 09-03-2009 |
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20100289412 | Integrated lighting system and method - System and method are provided where a plurality of luminaires, control switches, occupancy detectors, and photocells are connected to a central control module including a user interface which is used for setting up, testing, commissioning and maintaining the system; a memory card interface and associated memory card which can be used to load and save configuration data, update firmware, and log system operation. Lighting system can be set up and tested and then the configuration saved in a portable memory, such as on a memory card which can be transferred to another system where it is read to facilitate faster and easier configuring of the other system to parallel, or to be exactly like, the original system. Data stored on a portable memory can be automatically recognized to perform appropriate actions such as, for example: update configuration, or update firmware. Also provided is switching between different mutually exclusive lighting modes where the lighting of each mode is sequenced such that the second lighting mode is initiated before the first mode is terminated, resulting in a continuity of lighting in the controlled area. Other features include daylight harvesting control with multiple zone dimming and switching, programmable attack and decay dimming rates, the ability to return a system to its previous dimming level after the lights have been turned off, and the ability to start the controlled lights at full light level then dim down to the previous level to ensure the lighting ballast have sufficient voltage to start up. | 11-18-2010 |
20140049167 | INTEGRATED LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - System and method include luminaires, control switches, occupancy detectors, and photocells connected to central control module for setting up, testing, commissioning and maintaining the system. Memory card interface and associated memory card provided for loading, saving and/or transferring configuration, update firmware, and log system operation data, which can be automatically recognized to perform appropriate actions. System and method provide switching between different mutually exclusive lighting modes where lighting of each mode is sequenced such that second lighting mode is initiated before first mode is terminated, resulting in continuity of lighting in controlled area. Other features include daylight harvesting control with multiple zone dimming and switching, programmable attack and decay dimming rates, ability to return system to previous dimming level after lights have been turned off, and ability to start controlled lights at full light level then dim down to previous level to ensure lighting ballasts have sufficient start up voltage. | 02-20-2014 |
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20090144994 | Archery Bow Plane Alignment Device and Method - Methods and systems for tuning an archery bow are disclosed, including providing a bow having a string, providing a laser plane, rotating the laser plane to be inline with the string and aligning the bow to the laser plane. | 06-11-2009 |
20120100942 | Device And Method For Illuminating An Arrow Nock - Devices and methods for illuminating an arrow nock or bolt end are disclosed including providing a nock having a first portion adapted to receive the bowstring in a drawn position and a second portion adapted to receive the bowstring after the bowstring is released from the drawn position; a light source assembly at least partially disposed within the nock body and activated when the bowstring is released from the drawn position; the light source assembly comprising a power source, a light source and a switch; and at least a portion of the light source assembly protruding from the end of the nock body so that releasing the bowstring causes the switch to close, thereby activating the light source and illuminating the nock or bolt end. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 04-26-2012 |
20120137529 | Opacity Changing Peep Sight - An opacity changing peep sight device is disclosed wherein the peep sight comprises a photochromic substance sensitive to UV light. When there is plenty of available UV light, the peep sight becomes substantially opaque. When there is little available UV light, the peep sight becomes substantially translucent. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-07-2012 |
20140121045 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ILLUMINATING AN ARROW NOCK - Devices and methods for illuminating an arrow nock or bolt end are disclosed including providing a nock having a first portion adapted to receive the bowstring in a drawn position and a second portion adapted to receive the bowstring after the bowstring is released from the drawn position; a light source assembly at least partially disposed within the flock body and activated when the bowstring is released from the drawn position; the light source assembly comprising a power source, a light source and a switch; and a least a portion of the light source assembly protruding from the end of the nock body so that releasing the bowstring causes the switch to close, thereby activating the light source and illuminating the nock or bolt end. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 05-01-2014 |
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20080316773 | High Voltage Power Supply for Static Neutralizers - A high voltage power supply for a static neutralizer is disclosed. The high voltage power supply includes a resonant converter and a load with an emitter module having an emitter, reference electrode, and a capacitance value. The resonant converter is disposed to have a resonant frequency and an output coupled to the load. The resonant converter generates an output waveform with an amplitude sufficient for generating to ions by corona discharge when the load receives the output waveform. The load is predominantly capacitive when the resonant converter is operating at the resonant frequency. | 12-25-2008 |
20100054845 | Removing Click and Friction Noise In A Writing Device - Systems for removing or attenuating friction and/or click noise generated during writing with a smart pen are disclosed. In a smart pen, the writing cartridge is biased towards a first side of the smart pen internal cavity by a low-force biasing system without affecting writing cartridge movement. For example, the writing cartridge is comprised of a magnetic material and a magnet is embedded into the first side of the smart pen internal cavity to bias the writing cartridge towards the first side. Alternatively, the material comprising the writing cartridge or smart pen internal cavity is modified, reducing friction between the components. As another alternative, a DSP method identifies analyzes one or more parameters of received audio data to differentiate click noise from audio data, and may receive data from a movement sensor indicating when the writing cartridge has moved to reduce power consumption for identifying click noise. | 03-04-2010 |
20130137189 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING A LATERAL FLOW ASSAY - An embodiment of the present invention provides a method for performing a lateral flow assay. The method includes depositing a sample on a test strip at an application region, detecting a first detection signal arising from the test strip in the first detection zone, and generating a baseline for the first measurement zone by interpolating between values of the detection signal outside of the first measurement zone and inside of the first detection zone. The method may include locating a beginning boundary and an ending boundary for the first measurement zone on the test strip. Additional detection zones having measurement zones may also be incorporated with the embodiment. | 05-30-2013 |
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20100199043 | METHODS AND MECHANISMS FOR PROACTIVE MEMORY MANAGEMENT - A proactive, resilient and self-tuning memory management system and method that result in actual and perceived performance improvements in memory management, by loading and maintaining data that is likely to be needed into memory, before the data is actually needed. The system includes mechanisms directed towards historical memory usage monitoring, memory usage analysis, refreshing memory with highly-valued (e.g., highly utilized) pages, I/O pre-fetching efficiency, and aggressive disk management. Based on the memory usage information, pages are prioritized with relative values, and mechanisms work to pre-fetch and/or maintain the more valuable pages in memory. Pages are pre-fetched and maintained in a prioritized standby page set that includes a number of subsets, by which more valuable pages remain in memory over less valuable pages. Valuable data that is paged out may be automatically brought back, in a resilient manner. Benefits include significantly reducing or even eliminating disk I/O due to memory page faults. | 08-05-2010 |
20100199063 | METHODS AND MECHANISMS FOR PROACTIVE MEMORY MANAGEMENT - A proactive, resilient and self-tuning memory management system and method that result in actual and perceived performance improvements in memory management, by loading and maintaining data that is likely to be needed into memory, before the data is actually needed. The system includes mechanisms directed towards historical memory usage monitoring, memory usage analysis, refreshing memory with highly-valued (e.g., highly utilized) pages, I/O pre-fetching efficiency, and aggressive disk management. Based on the memory usage information, pages are prioritized with relative values, and mechanisms work to pre-fetch and/or maintain the more valuable pages in memory. Pages are pre-fetched and maintained in a prioritized standby page set that includes a number of subsets, by which more valuable pages remain in memory over less valuable pages. Valuable data that is paged out may be automatically brought back, in a resilient manner. Benefits include significantly reducing or even eliminating disk I/O due to memory page faults. | 08-05-2010 |
20130061167 | Process Management Views - Two different process management views can be displayed, and a user can request to switch between the two views. The user can select a process in either view and have the selected process terminated. One view is a simplified view that identifies processes and whether they are non-responsive. The other view is an expanded view that identifies processes and the amount of various system resources used by each of those processes. Various additional information can be displayed in the expanded view, such as identifiers of various windows, tabs, and/or services associated with each of the processes. | 03-07-2013 |
20130132616 | CHARACTERIZING DEVICE PERFORMANCE BASED ON USER-PERCEIVABLE LATENCY - A method and an apparatus for characterizing performance of a device based on user-perceivable latency. To characterize device performance, a value of a metric may be computed from latencies of operations performed by the device. In computing a value of a metric, latencies may be treated differently, such that some latencies perceivable by a user of the device may have a greater impact on the value of the metric than other latencies that either are not perceivable or are perceived by the user to a lesser degree. Such a performance metric based on user-perceivable latency facilitates identification of computing device that provide a desirable user experience. | 05-23-2013 |
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20110162148 | LONG LIFE COMPRESSED CUSHION AND/OR MATTRESS WITH COVER - A method for reducing a cushion footprint for long-term storage may include inserting a foam core into a plastic cover, subsequently applying a vacuum to the plastic cover, and, while under the vacuum effect, sealing the plastic cover, and its contents. A device providing the vacuum effect may include a surface having protruding sections connected to non-protruding sections via tapered sections. A cushion may include an at least | 07-07-2011 |
20140157518 | LONG LIFE COMPRESSED CUSHION AND/OR MATTRESS WITH COVER - A method for reducing a cushion footprint for long-term storage may include inserting a foam core into a plastic cover, subsequently applying a vacuum to the plastic cover, and, while under the vacuum effect, sealing the plastic cover, and its contents. A device providing the vacuum effect may include a surface having protruding sections connected to non-protruding sections via tapered sections. A cushion may include an at least 20 density high resiliency foam core, and a fabric cover that includes (a) a combination of polyester and spandex and/or lycra, (b) nylon to which a thin water resistant material coating is applied, and/or (c) polyester fabric including raised anti-slip polyvinyl chloride dots, other portions of the polyester fabric at which the dots are not positioned having applied thereto a polyvinyl chloride coating. The device may compress the foam core while housed in a fabric cover, housed in the plastic cover. | 06-12-2014 |
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20090125398 | METHODS OF COMPUTING ADVERTISING VALUE THROUGH REAL-TIME AUCTION - A method of soliciting and receiving a bid for placement of an ad on a web browser. The method includes receiving a request from the browser to serve an ad, the request from the browser including information describing browsing activity of the browser. The method also includes soliciting a bid from the at least one advertiser for placement of an ad on the browser; receiving at least one bid from the at least one advertiser for placement of an ad on the browser; evaluating the at least one bid; and placing an ad from at least one advertiser on the browser based on the evaluation of the at least one bid. | 05-14-2009 |
20090125444 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE AND METHODS OF ENSURING LEGITIMATE PAY-PER-CLICK ADVERTISING - A graphical user interface for setting parameters related to ad delivery, including a first window for logging into a web interface; a second window for setting at least one of a basic or advanced configuration policies; a third window for displaying at least one of a case study, a budget report, a traffic report, a data mining report, and an ad denial report. | 05-14-2009 |
20090125719 | METHODS OF ENSURING LEGITIMATE PAY-PER-CLICK ADVERTISING - A method for transferring state information between a client device and a server, the client device being configured to select content, and the server having a memory module and being configured to store referenced content and to transmit referenced content to at least one client device. The method includes receiving a request on the server from the client device, wherein the request includes the state information from the client device; detecting whether the state information has previously been received by the server; updating the state information; and transmitting a response including the updated state information to the client device. | 05-14-2009 |
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20110147320 | FILTER MEDIA AND ARTICLES INCLUDING DENDRIMERS AND/OR OTHER COMPONENTS - Articles such as filter media, which include dendrimers and/or other components, are provided. The filter media may further include a water repellant (e.g., a fluorinated species) to impart desirable properties to the media such as high water repellency. The filter media may also have a high efficiency as a function of pressure drop (i.e., high gamma values). In some embodiments, the filter media includes a fiber web which may be formed of various components such as glass fibers. The fiber web can also include additional components such as synthetic fibers, binder components, as well as other additives. The media may be incorporated into a variety of filter element products. | 06-23-2011 |
20120107588 | FILTER MEDIA AND ARTICLES INCLUDING DENDRIMERS AND/OR OTHER COMPONENTS - Articles such as filter media, which include dendrimers and/or other components, are provided. The filter media may further include a water repellant (e.g., a fluorinated species) to impart desirable properties to the media such as high water repellency. The filter media may also have a high efficiency as a function of pressure drop (i.e., high gamma values). In some embodiments, the filter media includes a fiber web which may be formed of various components such as glass fibers. The fiber web can also include additional components such as synthetic fibers, binder components, as well as other additives. The media may be incorporated into a variety of filter element products. | 05-03-2012 |
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20080314322 | FLUID APPLICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS AND MILKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A fluid application system for automatically applying a fluid to the teats of an animal subsequent to the milking of the animal comprises a fluid delivery arrangement comprising a plurality of applicators, wherein each of the applicators is arranged in connection with a respective teat cup and is provided for applying the fluid to a teat of the animal, to which the respective teat cup is attached during the milking of the animal, in connection with a detachment of the teat cup from the teat. A control arrangement is provided for (i) determining, for a detachment of a teat cup from a teat, whether that detachment is a normal detachment or an abnormal detachment, and (ii) controlling, for the detachment of the teat cup from the teat, the applicator arranged in connection with that teat cup to apply the fluid provided that the detachment is a normal detachment and to not apply the fluid provided that the detachment is an abnormal detachment. | 12-25-2008 |
20100236487 | Fluid Application Systems And Methods And Milking Systems And Methods - A fluid application system for automatically applying a fluid to the teats of an animal subsequent to the milking of the animal comprises a fluid delivery arrangement comprising a plurality of applicators, wherein each of the applicators is arranged in connection with a respective teat cup and is provided for applying the fluid to a teat of the animal, to which the respective teat cup is attached during the milking of the animal, in connection with a detachment of the teat cup from the teat. A control arrangement is provided for (i) determining, for a detachment of a teat cup from a teat, whether that detachment is a normal detachment or an abnormal detachment, and (ii) controlling, for the detachment of the teat cup from the teat, the applicator arranged in connection with that teat cup to apply the fluid provided that the detachment is a normal detachment and to not apply the fluid provided that the detachment is an abnormal detachment. | 09-23-2010 |
20120160175 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR INDICATING UNDESIRED DETACHMENT OF A MILKING MEMBER FROM AN ANIMAL - An arrangement and a method for indicating an undesired detachment of a milking member from an animal in a milking stall. The arrangement includes a removing device adapted to detach the milking member from the animal and move the detached milking member to a parking position when the milking process has been completed, and a supervision device adapted to supervise when the milking member has been detached from the animal before the milking process has been completed. When the milking member has been detached from the animal before the milking process has been completed, the removing device is adapted to move the undesirably detached milking member to an indicating position located at a distance from the parking position. | 06-28-2012 |
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20080299172 | TISSUE REPAIR IMPLANT - An implant is formed from a sheet material and a plurality of microparticles. The sheet may be coated with a mixture of collagen and PMMA beads. The implant may be used to treat many types of defects, including hernias, skin defects, tendon defects, and ulcers. A biocompatible alloplastic mesh implant is stronger and more resistant to infection than typical mesh implants. | 12-04-2008 |
20100004699 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE CAPSULAR AUGMENTATION OF CANINE COXOFEMORAL JOINTS - The present technology relates to methods and devices for augmenting the canine coxofemoral joint. In particular, methods for augmenting the capsule of the canine coxofemoral joint are provided. In some embodiments, augmentation can be performed by injecting an implantable device comprising a biodegradable matrix and microparticles into the capsule. In some embodiments, augmentation can be performed by imbricating an implantable device comprising a biodegradable matrix and microparticles at the capsule. | 01-07-2010 |
20100010549 | DEVICE AND METHOD OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE EXTRACAPSULAR LIGAMENTOUS AUGMENTATION FOR CANINE STIFLE LIGAMENT INJURIES - The present invention relates to the field of veterinary medicine. In particular, methods and devices are described for augmenting ligaments of the canine stifle joint. In some embodiments, the medial or lateral collateral ligaments are augmented or replaced using an implantable device containing biodegradable matrix containing microparticles. | 01-14-2010 |
20120226354 | METHOD OF USING AN IMPLANT FOR TREATMENT OF LIGAMENTS AND TENDONS - A method of treating a ligament or tendon according to the present invention can include inserting a tissue-generating implant into the ligament or tendon to thereby treat the defect. The tissue-generating implant has a plurality of microparticles. The microparticles subsequently form a biological scaffold which operates at least as partial connective tissue in the ligament or tendon giving structural support during regrowth. | 09-06-2012 |
20140067068 | METHOD OF TREATING SPINAL INTERNAL DISK DERANGEMENT - A method of treating a spinal disk according to the present invention can include inserting an alloplastic bulking agent into the spinal disk to treat the defect. The alloplastic bulking agent has a plurality of microparticles. The bulking agent results in at least one of sealing the defect, increasing a pressure of the disk, increasing a height of the disk, improving stability of the disk and improving structural integrity of the disk. | 03-06-2014 |
20140163689 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE CAPSULAR AUGMENTATION OF CANINE COXOFEMORAL JOINTS - The present technology relates to methods and devices for augmenting the canine coxofemoral joint. In particular, methods for augmenting the capsule of the canine coxofemoral joint are provided. In some embodiments, augmentation can be performed by injecting an implantable device comprising a biodegradable matrix and microparticles into the capsule. In some embodiments, augmentation can be performed by imbricating an implantable device comprising a biodegradable matrix and microparticles at the capsule. | 06-12-2014 |