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20100318764 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING PROCESSOR-IN-MEMORY (PIM) OPERATIONS - A system and method of compiling program code, wherein the program code includes an operation on an array of data elements stored in memory of a computer system. The program code is scanned for operations that are vectorizable. The vectorizable operations are examined to determine whether they should be executed at least in part in a vector atomic memory operation (AMO) functional unit attached to memory. If so, the compiled code includes vector AMO instructions. | 12-16-2010 |
20100318769 | USING VECTOR ATOMIC MEMORY OPERATION TO HANDLE DATA OF DIFFERENT LENGTHS - A system and method of compiling program code, wherein the program code includes an operation on an array of data elements stored in memory of a computer system. The program code is scanned for an equation which operates on data of lengths other than the limited number of vector supported data lengths. The equation is then replaced with vectorized machine executable code, wherein the machine executable code comprises a nested loop and wherein the nested loop comprises an exterior loop and a virtual interior loop. The exterior loop decomposes the equation into a plurality of loops of length N, wherein N is an integer greater than one. The virtual interior loop executes vector operations corresponding to the N length loop to form a result vector of length N, wherein the virtual interior loop includes one or more vector atomic memory operation (AMO) instructions, used to resolve false conflicts. | 12-16-2010 |
20100318773 | INCLUSIVE "OR" BIT MATRIX COMPARE RESOLUTION OF VECTOR UPDATE CONFLICT MASKS - A computer system is operable to identify index elements in a vector index array that cannot be processed in parallel by calculating a complement modified bit matrix compare function between a first matrix filled with elements from the vector index array and a second matrix filled with the same elements from the vector index array. | 12-16-2010 |
20100318979 | VECTOR ATOMIC MEMORY OPERATION VECTOR UPDATE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method of compiling program code, wherein the program code includes an operation on an array of data elements stored in memory of a computer system. The program code is scanned for an equation which may have recurring data points. The equation is then replaced with vectorized machine executable code, wherein the machine executable code comprises a nested loop and wherein the nested loop comprises an exterior loop and a virtual interior loop. The exterior loop decomposes the equation into a plurality of loops of length N, wherein N is an integer greater than one. The virtual interior loop executes vector operations corresponding to the N length loop to form a result vector resident in memory, wherein the virtual interior loop includes a vector atomic memory operation (AMO) instruction. | 12-16-2010 |
20140244968 | MAPPING VECTOR REPRESENTATIONS ONTO A PREDICATED SCALAR MULTI-THREADED SYSTEM - A system implementing a method for generating code for execution based on a SIMT model with parallel units of threads is provided. The system identifies a loop within a program that includes vector processing. The system generates instructions for a thread that include an instruction to set a predicate based on whether the thread of a parallel unit corresponds to a vector element. The system also generates instructions to perform the vector processing via scalar operations predicated on the predicate. As a result, the system generates instructions to perform the vector processing but to avoid branch divergence within the parallel unit of threads that would be needed to check whether a thread corresponds to a vector element. | 08-28-2014 |
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20140333525 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USING AN APPLICATION TO CONTROL OPERATION WITH A DEADMAN SWITCH - The present invention provides a system and method for wirelessly controlling an operating device by way of a wireless connection between the operating device and a computing device. The computing device provides an interface via an application for controlling the operating device. The interface includes a deadman switch which halts the operation of the operating device when released. The application and interface are downloadable and installable as a package on various computing devices for use in providing a deadman switch feature for the operating device. | 11-13-2014 |
20140336793 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS CONTROL USING A DEADMAN SWITCH - The present invention provides a system and method for wirelessly controlling an operating device by way of a wireless connection between the operating device and a computing device. The computing device provides an interface for controlling the operating device. The interface includes a switch for use as a deadman switch, whereby releasing the switch will cease the operation of the operating device. The user may remotely control the operating device via the computing device while the switch is actuated. Upon releasing the switch, the computer device wirelessly halts the operating device for safety. | 11-13-2014 |
20140336827 | ADAPTIVE CONTROL SYSTEM - The present invention provides a system and method for wirelessly controlling an operating device by way of a wireless connection between the operating device and a computing device. The computing device provides an interface for controlling the operating device via a control unit which is removably connected to the operating device. The control unit and the computing device communicate wirelessly allowing a user to move about freely while still controlling operating device. Control unit may include at least one valve for use in controlling the operating device. | 11-13-2014 |
20140336828 | MECHANISM FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING WATER JET EQUIPMENT - The present invention provides a system and method for wirelessly controlling a water jet machine by way of a wireless connection between the water jet machine and a computing device. The computing device provides an interface for controlling the operating device either directly to the water jet machine or via a control unit which is removably connected to the water jet machine. The water jet machine or control unit communicates wirelessly with the computing device, allowing a user to move about freely while still controlling the water jet machine. The control unit may include at least one valve for use in controlling the operating device. | 11-13-2014 |
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20120103368 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING ELONGATED TUBES - Methods, apparatus and other embodiments associated with cleaning elongated tubes are presented. An apparatus includes a rail, a lance a cart and a door. The rail has a left side and a right side. The lance sprays material into elongated tubes. The first cart supports the lance the cart can move in the rail in a forward direction and in a reverse direction. The first door is movably attached to the rail and moves to an open position when the cart moves in the forward direction and moves to a closed position when the cart moves in the reverse direction. | 05-03-2012 |
20130042894 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLEANING HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES - A hose reel assembly, system and method for cleaning tubes, particularly heat exchanger tubes, which system includes independently rotatable inner and outer drums. The inner drum is rotated in a first or second direction by a first motor assembly to wind a hose disposed in a gap between the drums, off of or onto the inner drum. A second motor rotates the outer drum causing rotation of a nozzle on the hose about the hose's longitudinal axis and at speeds of about 100 to about 1600 rpm. The nozzle delivers a water jet at pressures of up to about 55,000 psi to cut through deposits in the bores of the exchanger tubes. The nozzle is mounted on an indexer movable within the heat exchanger and a camera and joystick on a remote console enables an operator to view the cleaning operations and manipulate the nozzle in relative safety. | 02-21-2013 |
20130118529 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING SURFACES - An apparatus and method for cleaning a surface. The apparatus includes a frame having wheels and a handle extending outwardly therefrom. A disc plate assembly is mounted on the frame for rotation about a first vertical axis and a nozzle assembly is mounted on the disc plate assembly for rotation about a second vertical axis. The disc plate assembly is rotated at a lower speed than the nozzle assembly. Separate pneumatically-operable motors drive the wheels, the disc plate assembly and nozzle assembly. A skirt extends downwardly from the frame and outwardly from nozzles on the nozzle assembly. The nozzles may be raised or lowered relative to the surface to be cleaned. Fluid is delivered from a fluid source to the nozzles and a vacuum port is provided on the frame to enable dirty fluid to be removed from a chamber bounded by the skirt. | 05-16-2013 |
20140109936 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLEANING ELONGATED TUBES - A system and method for cleaning elongated tubes is presented. An apparatus for cleaning elongated tubes includes a cart, a lance, a pressure sensing device and a propulsion device. The lance sprays material into elongated tubes to clean the elongated tubes. The cart supports the lance while the cart is moves in a rail in a forward direction and in a reverse direction. The pressure sensing device is located in the cart detects a pressure exerted on the cart as the cart moves in a forward direction in the rail. The propulsion device, upon the pressure sensing device detecting a pressure crossing a threshold value, propels the cart in the reverse direction for predetermined distance or time before again propelling the first cart in the forward direction. | 04-24-2014 |
20140333525 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USING AN APPLICATION TO CONTROL OPERATION WITH A DEADMAN SWITCH - The present invention provides a system and method for wirelessly controlling an operating device by way of a wireless connection between the operating device and a computing device. The computing device provides an interface via an application for controlling the operating device. The interface includes a deadman switch which halts the operation of the operating device when released. The application and interface are downloadable and installable as a package on various computing devices for use in providing a deadman switch feature for the operating device. | 11-13-2014 |
20140336793 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS CONTROL USING A DEADMAN SWITCH - The present invention provides a system and method for wirelessly controlling an operating device by way of a wireless connection between the operating device and a computing device. The computing device provides an interface for controlling the operating device. The interface includes a switch for use as a deadman switch, whereby releasing the switch will cease the operation of the operating device. The user may remotely control the operating device via the computing device while the switch is actuated. Upon releasing the switch, the computer device wirelessly halts the operating device for safety. | 11-13-2014 |
20140336827 | ADAPTIVE CONTROL SYSTEM - The present invention provides a system and method for wirelessly controlling an operating device by way of a wireless connection between the operating device and a computing device. The computing device provides an interface for controlling the operating device via a control unit which is removably connected to the operating device. The control unit and the computing device communicate wirelessly allowing a user to move about freely while still controlling operating device. Control unit may include at least one valve for use in controlling the operating device. | 11-13-2014 |
20140336828 | MECHANISM FOR REMOTELY CONTROLLING WATER JET EQUIPMENT - The present invention provides a system and method for wirelessly controlling a water jet machine by way of a wireless connection between the water jet machine and a computing device. The computing device provides an interface for controlling the operating device either directly to the water jet machine or via a control unit which is removably connected to the water jet machine. The water jet machine or control unit communicates wirelessly with the computing device, allowing a user to move about freely while still controlling the water jet machine. The control unit may include at least one valve for use in controlling the operating device. | 11-13-2014 |
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20090084685 | DESIGN OF AN IC-PROCESSED POLYMER NANO-LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY SYSTEM ON-A-CHIP AND METHOD OF MAKING IT - Embodiments in accordance with the present invention relate to packed-column nano-liquid chromatography (nano-LC) systems integrated on-chip, and methods for producing and using same. The microfabricated chip includes a column, frits/filters, an injector, and a detector, fabricated in a process compatible with those conventionally utilized to form integrated circuits. The column can be packed with supports for various different stationary phases to allow performance of different forms of nano-LC, including but not limited to reversed-phase, normal-phase, adsorption, size-exclusion, affinity, and ion chromatography. A cross-channel injector injects a nanolitre/picolitre-volume sample plug at the column inlet. An electrochemical/conductivity sensor integrated at the column outlet measures separation signals. A self-aligned channel-strengthening technique increases pressure rating of the microfluidic system, allowing it to withstand the high pressure normally used in high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). On-chip sample injection, separation, and detection of mixture of anions in water is successfully demonstrated using ion-exchange nano-LC. | 04-02-2009 |
20110209531 | DESIGN OF AN IC-PROCESSED POLYMER NANO-LIQUID CHROMATORAPHY SYSTEM ON-A-CHIP AND METHOD OF MAKING IT - Embodiments in accordance with the present invention relate to packed-column nano-liquid chromatography (nano-LC) systems integrated on-chip, and methods for producing and using same. The microfabricated chip includes a column, flits/filters, an injector, and a detector, fabricated in a process compatible with those conventionally utilized to form integrated circuits. The column can be packed with supports for various different stationary phases to allow performance of different forms of nano-LC, including but not limited to reversed-phase, normal-phase, adsorption, size-exclusion, affinity, and ion chromatography. A cross-channel injector injects a nanolitre/picolitre-volume sample plug at the column inlet. An electrochemical/conductivity sensor integrated at the column outlet measures separation signals. A self-aligned channel-strengthening technique increases pressure rating of the microfluidic system, allowing it to withstand the high pressure normally used in high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). On-chip sample injection, separation, and detection of mixture of anions in water is successfully demonstrated using ion-exchange nano-LC. | 09-01-2011 |
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20120085563 | ELECTRICAL GROUND FAULT PROTECTION DEVICE - A ground fault protection device includes an electrically-conductive main body defining a reservoir having a plurality of drainage ports, and having downwardly-extending, ground-penetrating electrodes configured for minimal ground penetration. The device has handles for manual lifting and transportation, plus grounding terminals for connection of grounding cables. The device may be installed at a desired field location by applying downward force to the device to press the electrodes into the earth, thereby establishing an electrical connection between the grounding terminals and the ground via the main body and the electrodes. Grounding cables may then be connected between the grounding terminals and structures or equipment requiring grounding. Optionally, the reservoir may be filled with water, which will drip through the drainage ports and moisten the soil surrounding the electrodes, thereby decreasing the soil's electrical resistance and consequently improving electrical conductivity between the electrodes and the soil. | 04-12-2012 |
20130228357 | ELECTRICAL GROUND FAULT PROTECTION DEVICE - A ground fault protection device includes an electrically-conductive main body having downwardly-extending, ground-penetrating electrodes configured for minimal ground penetration. The device has one or more grounding terminals for connection of grounding cables, and may have handles for manual transportation. The device may be installed at a desired field location by applying downward force to the device to press the electrodes into the earth, thereby establishing an electrical connection between the grounding terminals and the ground via the main body and the electrodes. Grounding cables may then be connected between the grounding terminals and structures or equipment requiring grounding. Optionally, the main body may define a reservoir having a plurality of drainage ports. The reservoir may be filled with water, which will drip through the drainage ports and moisten the soil surrounding the electrodes, thereby decreasing the soil's electrical resistance and improving electrical conductivity between the electrodes and the soil. | 09-05-2013 |
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20080237238 | Closure and package with flexible base wall panel - A closure includes a plastic shell having a generally flat base wall, a peripheral skirt for mounting the closure on a container neck finish and an annular portion integrally connecting the skirt to the periphery of the base wall. A flexible resilient sealing liner is disposed on at least an inner surface of the annular portion. The annular portion has an inverted V-shape with an outer leg integrally connected to the skirt and an inner leg integrally connected to the periphery of the base wall such that the base wall is disposed axially beneath the annular connection between the inner and outer legs. The inner leg is resiliently flexible with respect to the outer leg upon engagement with an end of a container neck finish so as to flex the inner leg and the base wall outwardly with respect to the skirt and thereby draw the outer leg into engagement with an outer surface of the container neck finish. The inner leg of the annular V-shaped portion preferably is conical, and in exemplary embodiments of the disclosure the outer leg preferably either is cylindrical or is conical preferably at an angle equal and opposite to the conical inner leg. | 10-02-2008 |
20090159556 | CONTAINER BASE STRUCTURE RESPONSIVE TO VACUUM RELATED FORCES - A plastic container having a base portion adapted for vacuum pressure absorption. The base portion including a contact ring that supports the container, an upstanding wall, and a central portion. The upstanding wall being adjacent to and generally circumscribing the contact ring. The central portion defined in at least part by a pushup and an inversion ring that generally circumscribes the pushup. The pushup and the inversion ring being moveable to accommodate vacuum related forces generated within the container. | 06-25-2009 |
20110017700 | HOT-FILL CONTAINER - A container body and base being lightweight structures designed to accommodate vacuum forces either simultaneously or in sequence. The container body and base each absorb a significant percentage of the vacuum. By utilizing a lightweight base design to absorb a portion of the vacuum forces enables an overall light-weighting, design flexibility, and effective utilization of alternative vacuum absorbing capabilities on the container body. | 01-27-2011 |
20110135778 | LIQUID OR HYDRAULIC BLOW MOLDING - An apparatus and method for simultaneously forming and filling a plastic container is provided. A mold cavity defines an internal surface and is adapted to accept a preform. A pressure source is a servo motor system that includes an inlet. The servo motor system is operable to draw liquid through the inlet and urged it into the preform. A blow nozzle may be adapted to receive the liquid from the pressure source and transfer the liquid at high pressure into the preform thereby urging the preform to expand toward the internal surface of the mold cavity and create a resultant container. The liquid remains within the container as an end product. | 06-09-2011 |
20110223069 | CONTAINER HAVING AN OXYGEN SCAVENGING ACTIVATION SYSTEM - A polyethylene terephthalate container having a hydrogen generator and catalyst disposed or otherwise incorporated in components of the container. The container further comprises an activation system or means for activating the hydrogen generator and/or catalyst system at a predetermined time or in response to a predetermined stimulus. | 09-15-2011 |
20110223070 | CONTAINER HAVING OXYGEN SCAVENGING SYSTEM - A polyethylene terephthalate container having a hydrogen generator and catalyst disposed or otherwise incorporated in components of the container, including the closure, closure insert, label, label glue, and/or any other portions of the final container assembly. In addition, the catalyst and the hydrogen generator can both be located in the same component. Methods for dispersing the hydrogen generator and catalyst in the container wall without affecting clarity are provided. | 09-15-2011 |
20110318232 | OXYGEN SCAVENGING SYSTEM FOR A CONTAINER - A container having a hydrogen generator and catalyst disposed or otherwise incorporated in components of the container. The container further comprises a system for providing at least a portion of the hydrogen generator and/or catalyst in an area defined within the closure of the container for improved performance. | 12-29-2011 |
20120000879 | FINISH HORIZONTAL REINFORCING RIB-RING FORCE - A container comprising a finish, a sidewall portion extending from the finish having a thread portion and an opening formed therein, a base portion extending from the sidewall portion and enclosing the sidewall portion to form a volume therein for retaining a commodity, and an inwardly directed rib member. The inwardly directed rib member is circumferentially disposed about the finish. In some embodiments, the inwardly directed rib member is positioned between the opening of the finish and the start of the thread portion. | 01-05-2012 |
20120012592 | CONTROLLED BASE FLASH FORMING A STANDING RING - A blow-molded plastic container comprising a base portion having a flexible standing ring radially extending therefrom. The flexible standing ring is disposed about a lowest most portion of the container and operable to support the container on a surface. The flexible standing ring defines an annular groove thereabout that collapses in response to internal vacuum forces and/or external loading forces. The container further comprises a body portion that extends from an upper portion to the base, such that the upper portion, the body portion and the base cooperate to define a receptacle chamber within the container into which product can be filled. | 01-19-2012 |
20130001235 | CONTAINER BASE STRUCTURE RESPONSIVE TO VACUUM RELATED FORCES - A plastic container has a base adapted for vacuum pressure absorption. The base portion includes a chime extending from a body portion to a contact ring which defines a surface upon which the container is supported. The base further includes a central portion defined in at least part by a pushup having a generally truncated cone shape in cross section located on a longitudinal axis of the container, and an inversion ring having a generally S shaped geometry in cross section and hinge means formed therein, and circumscribing the pushup. The truncated cone has an overall general diameter that is at most 30% of an overall general diameter of the base and a top surface generally parallel to a support surface. | 01-03-2013 |
20130307199 | CONTAINER HAVING OXYGEN SCAVENGING SYSTEM - A polyethylene terephthalate container having a hydrogen generator and catalyst disposed or otherwise incorporated in components of the container, including the closure, closure insert, label, label glue, and/or any other portions of the final container assembly. In addition, the catalyst and the hydrogen generator can both be located in the same component. Methods for dispersing the hydrogen generator and catalyst in the container wall without affecting clarity are provided. | 11-21-2013 |
20140061211 | HOT-FILL CONTAINER - A plastic container including an upper portion, a base, a plurality of surface features, and a substantially cylindrical portion. The upper portion has a mouth defining an opening into the container. The base is movable to accommodate vacuum forces generated within the container thereby decreasing the volume of the container. The plurality of surface features are included with the base and are configured to accommodate vacuum forces. The substantially cylindrical portion extends between the upper portion and the base. | 03-06-2014 |
20140212537 | CONTROLLED BASE FLASH FORMING A STANDING RING - A mold for forming a plastic container having an integrally formed standing ring. The mold includes a first mold portion and a second mold portion. The second mold portion is movable relative to the first mold portion. The first mold portion and the second mold portion together define at least in part a mold cavity for molding a plastic container. The first mold portion and the second mold portion together define a standing ring slot for forming a standing ring on a base portion of the plastic container. The standing ring slot is defined at an interface between the first mold portion and the second mold portion. | 07-31-2014 |