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20100002998 | Cable exit trough with insert - A cable exit trough defining an insert aperture for receiving a modular cable management inserts. The modular insert providing an additional cable management device such as a curved guidewall. The cable management device may alternatively be fixed to the cable exit trough. Removable snap-mounted flanges may also be included in the exit trough. The exit trough may also include an exit cover having a cover plate and a pivot plate hingedly mounted thereto for easy access to the trough. | 01-07-2010 |
20100266255 | Cable exit trough with cover - A cable exit trough with pivoting cover. The cover having a cover plate and a pivot plate hingedly mounted thereto for easy access to the trough. The exit trough may define an insert aperture for receiving modular cable management inserts. The modular insert providing an additional cable management device such as a curved guidewall. The cable management device may alternatively be fixed to the cable exit trough. Removable snap-mounted flanges may also be included in the exit trough. | 10-21-2010 |
20110116754 | CABLE EXIT TROUGH WITH INSERT - A cable exit trough defining an insert aperture for receiving a modular cable management inserts. The modular insert providing an additional cable management device such as a curved guidewall. The cable management device may alternatively be fixed to the cable exit trough. Removable snap-mounted flanges may also be included in the exit trough. The exit trough may also include an exit cover having a cover plate and a pivot plate hingedly mounted thereto for easy access to the trough. | 05-19-2011 |
20120224821 | CABLE EXIT TROUGH WITH INSERT - A cable exit trough defining an insert aperture for receiving a modular cable management inserts. The modular insert providing an additional cable management device such as a curved guidewall. The cable management device may alternatively be fixed to the cable exit trough. Removable snap-mounted flanges may also be included in the exit trough. The exit trough may also include an exit cover having a cover plate and a pivot plate hingedly mounted thereto for easy access to the trough. | 09-06-2012 |
20120224822 | CABLE EXIT TROUGH WITH INSERT - A cable exit trough with pivoting cover. The cover having a cover plate and a pivot plate hingedly mounted thereto for easy access to the trough. The exit trough may define an insert aperture for receiving modular cable management inserts. The modular insert providing an additional cable management device such as a curved guidewall. The cable management device may alternatively be fixed to the cable exit trough. Removable snap-mounted flanges may also be included in the exit trough. | 09-06-2012 |
20130129300 | Coupler or Cable Trough - Couplers for a cable trough system including a terminal end sized to receive a terminal end of a trough member along a longitudinal direction of the body. A spring may be coupled to the body for securing the terminal end of the trough member to the coupler, the spring including first and second spring arms extending generally in opposition to one another in a plane generally parallel to the longitudinal direction. The spring may be received in a slot formed by the trough member. Also included may be a spring release mechanism coupled to the body, the spring release mechanism sliding in the longitudinal direction between a locked position, such that the first and second spring arms engage the terminal end of the trough, and an unlocked position, such that the first and second fingers release the first and second arms of the spring. | 05-23-2013 |
20130170808 | CABLE EXIT TROUGH WITH INSERT - A cable exit trough defining an insert aperture for receiving a modular cable management inserts. The modular insert providing an additional cable management device such as a curved guidewall. The cable management device may alternatively be fixed to the cable exit trough. Removable snap-mounted flanges may also be included in the exit trough. The exit trough may also include an exit cover having a cover plate and a pivot plate hingedly mounted thereto for easy access to the trough. | 07-04-2013 |
20130170809 | CABLE EXIT TROUGH WITH INSERT - A cable exit trough with pivoting cover. The cover having a cover plate and a pivot plate hingedly mounted thereto for easy access to the trough. The exit trough may define an insert aperture for receiving modular cable management inserts. The modular insert providing an additional cable management device such as a curved guidewall. The cable management device may alternatively be fixed to the cable exit trough. Removable snap-mounted flanges may also be included in the exit trough. | 07-04-2013 |
20140321824 | Cable Exit Trough with Insert - A cable exit trough defining an insert aperture for receiving a modular cable management inserts. The modular insert providing an additional cable management device such as a curved guidewall. The cable management device may alternatively be fixed to the cable exit trough. Removable snap-mounted flanges may also be included in the exit trough. The exit trough may also include an exit cover having a cover plate and a pivot plate hingedly mounted thereto for easy access to the trough. | 10-30-2014 |
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20090006291 | Computer-implemented land planning system and method designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem - A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system electronically creates at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a number of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its fitness. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. A computer output device outputs to a user documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem. | 01-01-2009 |
20100211512 | Computer-Implemented Land Planning System and Method - A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system electronically creates at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a number of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its fitness. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. A computer output device outputs to a user documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem. | 08-19-2010 |
20100299293 | Computer-implemented land planning system and method designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem - A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system electronically creates at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a number of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its fitness. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. A computer output device outputs to a user documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem. | 11-25-2010 |
20120330621 | Computer-implemented land planning system and method with automated parking area design tools - A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system employs a computer readable medium and a computer program encoded on the medium. The computer program is operable, when executed on a computer, for electronically creating at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site, the land site including a conceptually designed vehicle parking area. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its cost. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. Documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem is delivered to the user. | 12-27-2012 |
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20130090898 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED LAND PLANNING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system electronically creates at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a number of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its fitness. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. A computer output device outputs to a user documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem. | 04-11-2013 |
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20140163932 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED LAND PLANNING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A computer-implemented land planning system is designed to generate at least one conceptual fit solution to a user-defined land development problem. The system electronically creates at least one candidate solution to the land development problem. The candidate solution incorporates a number of engineering measurements applicable in development of an undeveloped land site. A fitness function quantitatively evaluates the candidate solution based on its fitness. A heuristic problem-solving strategy manipulates the engineering measurements of the candidate solution to achieve a more quantitatively fit solution to the land development problem. A computer output device outputs to a user documentation illustrating the fit solution to the land development problem. | 06-12-2014 |
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20110029521 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMMUNICATION AMONG COLLABORATING USERS - Embodiments relate to methods and systems for building representations of related subjects. The representations may include a plurality of nodes, each being associated with a subject. Users may be able to access records and/or source documents related to a plurality of subjects and add or modify node characteristics based thereon. Users may interact with (e.g., by adding to or modifying) documents, files, and/or records and may also make other changes or additions to nodes in the system. A process may then identify what other users may be interested in such interaction and why. For example, a score may be associated with the interaction and other users based on factors such as whether the users have linked to the document, file or record and/or the node the interaction may apply to. Interacting users, identified users, and interaction details may be stored in a database. Identified users may be notified of the interaction. | 02-03-2011 |
20110029543 | COLLABORATIVE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTING REPRESENTATIONS OF DATA - Embodiments relate to methods and systems for building representations of related subjects. User instructions may be received via a computer system that relate identifying information relating to a subject (e.g., an individual, group and/or event) to a node being associated therewith. Nodes in different accounts may be compared and matched based on identifying information associated with the nodes. Characteristics of one of the matched nodes may be added or modified based on characteristics of another of the matched nodes. A user may be notified of a potential match, a match, and/or node characteristics additions and/or modifications. | 02-03-2011 |
20110029564 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE ORGANIZED DISTRIBUTION OF RELATED DATA - Embodiments relate to methods and systems for building representations of related subjects. The representations may include a plurality of nodes, each being associated with a subject. Users may be able to access records and/or source documents related to a plurality of subjects and add or modify node characteristics based thereon. Users may be able to perform an interaction and/or modification related to a record page. Other users (e.g., users connected to the record page) may be notified of such interaction and/or modification. | 02-03-2011 |
20130018844 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE ORGANIZED DISTRIBUTION OF RELATED DATA - Embodiments relate to methods and systems for building representations of related subjects. The representations may include a plurality of nodes, each being associated with a subject. Users may be able to access records and/or source documents related to a plurality of subjects and add or modify node characteristics based thereon. Users may be able to perform an interaction and/or modification related to a record page. Other users (e.g., users connected to the record page) may be notified of such interaction and/or modification. | 01-17-2013 |
20130238653 | COLLABORATIVE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSTRUCTING REPRESENTATIONS OF DATA - Embodiments relate to methods and systems for building representations of related subjects. User instructions may be received via a computer system that relate identifying information relating to a subject (e.g., an individual, group and/or event) to a node being associated therewith. Nodes in different accounts may be compared and matched based on identifying information associated with the nodes. Characteristics of one of the matched nodes may be added or modified based on characteristics of another of the matched nodes. A user may be notified of a potential match, a match, and/or node characteristics additions and/or modifications. | 09-12-2013 |
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20080233724 | RECYCLING OF ELECTROCHEMICAL-MECHANICAL PLANARIZATION (ECMP) SLURRIES/ELECTROLYTES - A method, process and system for the recycling of electrochemical-mechanical planarization slurries/electrolytes as they are used in the back end of line of the semiconductor wafer manufacturing process is disclosed. The method, process and system includes with the removal of metal ions from slurries using ion exchange media and/or electrochemical deposition. | 09-25-2008 |
20090142994 | ELECTRICAL CONTACT STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR USE - Methods and structures. A planarization method includes: providing a contact structure, where the contact structure includes an axle configured to rotate about an axis of rotation, a plurality of cantilever arms, each arm having a first end connected to the axle, where each arm extends radially outward from the axle; and a plurality of electrically conductive spheres, where at least one sphere is disposed on a second end of each arm; placing a substrate in contact with the spheres, applying an electric voltage to the axle, where the voltage transfers to the substrate, where responsive to the transfer an electrochemical reaction occurs on the substrate; rotating the axle, wherein the spheres revolve about the axis, wherein at least one sphere remains in electrical contact with the substrate; and electrochemical-mechanically planarizing the substrate. Also included is a contact structure, an electrical contact, and an electrical contact method. | 06-04-2009 |
20110119908 | ELECTRICAL CONTACT METHOD - An electrical contact method. An axle having an axis of rotation is provided. Cantilever arms are provided. Each cantilever arm has a first end and a second opposing end. The first end is connected to the axle. Each cantilever arm extends radially outward from the axle about perpendicular to the axis of rotation. At least two electrically conductive contacts is provided. At least one electrically conductive contact of the at least two electrically conductive contacts is disposed on the second end of each cantilever arm. A sample is supported on a support member. The electrically conductive contacts are pressed against a first surface of the sample. After the electrically conductive contacts are pressed, the electrically conductive contacts are revolved about the axis of rotation, wherein the at least one electrically conductive contact remains in electrical contact with the first surface. | 05-26-2011 |
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20080203995 | Methods of discharge control for a battery pack of a cordless power tool system, a cordless power tool system and battery pack adapted to provide over-discharge protection and discharge control - In a cordless power tool system, a battery pack which may removably attachable to a cordless power tool and to a charger may include at least one battery cell and a power limiting device. The power limiting device may be arranged in series with the at least one battery cell for limiting power output of the battery pack based on the component that is connected to the pack. Current and hence power out of the battery pack may be controlled as a function of total internal impedance in the battery pack, which may be adjusted depending on the component that is connected to the pack. | 08-28-2008 |
20080238370 | BATTERY PACK FOR CORDLESS POWER TOOLS - A battery pack which includes a battery pack electronic control circuit adapted to control an attached power tool and/or an attached charger. The battery pack includes additional protection circuits, methodologies and devices to protect against fault conditions within the pack, as the pack is operatively attached to and providing power to the power tool, and/or as the pack is operatively attached to and being charged by the charger. | 10-02-2008 |
20090015410 | WIRELESS ASSET MONITORING AND SECURITY SYSTEM - An asset monitoring and security system includes at least one asset assigned a unique identifier and operable wirelessly transmit an identification signal embodying the identifier. A data store maintains a list of the assets and privileges associated with the assets for authorized users of the assets. A control unit is adapted to receive identification signals from the assets and monitor positions of the assets within a defined area. The control unit communicates with the data store and is further operable to initiate an alarm event when privileges associated with a given asset for authorized users of the asset are exceeded. Each of the assets includes a lock-out mechanism that impedes use of the asset when the lock-out mechanism is activated. The control unit activates the lock-out mechanism of a given asset when the privileges associated with the asset for authorized users of the asset are exceeded. | 01-15-2009 |
20100213900 | BATTERY PACK FOR CORDLESS POWER TOOLS - A battery pack which includes a battery pack electronic control circuit adapted to control an attached power tool and/or an attached charger. The battery pack includes additional protection circuits, methodologies and devices to protect against fault conditions within the pack, as the pack is operatively attached to and providing power to the power tool, and/or as they pack is operatively attached to and being charged by the charger. | 08-26-2010 |
20110095883 | ASSET MONITORING SYSTEM AND PORTABLE SECURITY SYSTEM THEREFOR - A portable security system for monitoring an asset has one or more alarm sensors and a wireless transmitter/receiver that communicates via wireless communication with a host system. The portable security system is switchable between a disabled (partially powered) state and an enabled (fully powered state) in response to commands received from the host system. In an aspect, the portable security system has a plurality of alarm sensors which a user can separately activate and deactivate via the host system. In an aspect, the portable security system includes a base unit and an auxiliary unit. The base unit includes one or more of the alarm sensors that serves a dual purpose depending on whether the base unit is mated with the auxiliary unit. In an aspect, the host system can be utilized by multiple users to manage portable security systems associated with the respective users, including management by group. In an aspect, the host system notifies a user(s) of an alarm condition(s). | 04-28-2011 |
20110163701 | Battery Pack for Cordless Power Tools - A battery pack which includes a battery pack electronic control circuit adapted to control an attached power tool and/or an attached charger. The battery pack includes additional protection circuits, methodologies and devices to protect against fault conditions within the pack, as the pack is operatively attached to and providing power to the power tool, and/or as the pack is operatively attached to and being charged by the charger. | 07-07-2011 |
20110317064 | Remote Inspection Device - A remote inspection device is disclosed. The device has an imager housing with an imager device, a grip housing, a cable connecting the imager and grip housings, a display housing removably attached to the grip housing, and a power tool battery pack removably attached to the grip housing. The display housing includes a battery and a display for showing images generated by the imager device. The battery may be charged by the power tool battery pack. | 12-29-2011 |
20130207830 | HANDHELD LOCATING DEVICE - A locating device disposable on a surface has a housing, a capacitance sensor, a radar sensor, and an inductance sensor. The locating device also has a motion sensor disposed for detecting at least one motion parameter. A controller receives data from the capacitance sensor, the radar sensor, the inductance sensor and the motion sensor, and determines from the data a presence of objects disposed within or behind the surface. A display is used for displaying a graphical representation of the objects disposed within or behind the surface. | 08-15-2013 |
20130265766 | LIGHT MODULE AND LIGHT STAND ASSEMBLY - A light stand assembly with a base having pivoting legs and a power supply circuit. An adjustable post detachably connects to the base. The adjustable post is configured for telescoping movement between a lower position and a raised position, and secures at a selected position with latches. An adjustable post connector moveably connects to the adjustable post. A pair of light modules detachably connect to the adjustable post connector and operatively connects to the power supply circuit. | 10-10-2013 |
20130265780 | LIGHT MODULE AND LIGHT STAND ASSEMBLY - A light stand assembly with a base having pivoting legs and a power supply circuit. An adjustable post detachably connects to the base. The adjustable post is configured for telescoping movement between a lower position and a raised position, and secures at a selected position with latches. An adjustable post connector moveably connects to the adjustable post. A pair of light modules detachably connect to the adjustable post connector and operatively connects to the power supply circuit. | 10-10-2013 |
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20090239459 | Self Service Coin Processing Machines With EPOS Terminal And Method For Automated Payout Utilizing Same - A method of redeeming coins using a self-service coin redemption machine is provided and includes the act of printing on a blank substrate, using a self-service coin redemption machine printer, indicia associated with a coin processing transaction before the initiation of the coin processing transaction or prior to a completion of a processing of a batch of coins in the self-service coin redemption machine to determine a redemption value thereof. The method also includes the acts of dispensing the substrate, processing a batch of coins in the self-service coin redemption machine to determine a redemption value thereof, and transmitting the redemption value from the self-service coin redemption machine to an EPOS terminal using a communication device. The method further includes inputting the indicia printed on the substrate into the EPOS terminal using a data input device, verifying, using the EPOS terminal, that the indicia input into the EPOS terminal corresponds to an open transaction. | 09-24-2009 |
20110255767 | CURRENCY PROCESSING SYSTEM WITH FITNESS DETECTION - In one aspect, a method of processing currency in a currency processing machine includes the act of retrieving, from a plurality of input currency bills, characteristic information from each of the bills, the characteristic information itself including at least a first characteristic information relating to fitness. The method also includes the act of assigning to each currency bill one of a plurality of fitness types and fitness levels relating to the first characteristic information of the bill, at least one of the fitness types and the fitness levels being defined by a user. The method also includes the act of outputting each currency bill along one of a plurality of output paths designated by the user to receive currency bills, the output path having a fitness type and/or fitness level assigned to the currency bill. | 10-20-2011 |
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20100159584 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OBTAINING ALIQUOT FROM LIQUID-BASED CYTOLOGICAL SAMPLE - Sample vials and methods of processing the sample vials are provided. The sample vial comprises a vial container, a sample collection chamber within the vial container, a vial cap configured to be mated with the vial container to enclose the collection chamber, an aliquot chamber, which may be carried by the vial cap or the vial container, and a valve mechanism for selectively sealing and unsealing the aliquot chamber from the collection chamber. The method may comprise flowing an aliquot of the sample from the collection chamber while the sample within the collection chamber is isolated from an environment exterior to the vial, sealing the aliquot chamber from the collection chamber to isolate the aliquot sample from the remaining sample portion, and transferring at least some of the remaining sample portion from the collection chamber to a microscope slide while the aliquot chamber is sealed from the collection chamber. The method further comprises reserving the slide for cytological screening of the sample, and reserving the aliquot sample for deoxynucleic acid (DNA) testing. | 06-24-2010 |
20100330660 | CELL BLOCK PROCESSING STATION - A system for making cell blocks includes a cell block cassette and processing station, the cassette including a main body having a having a collection aperture formed therein and a filter assembly removably attached to the main body, the filter assembly defining a collection well in communication with the collection aperture, and having a filter positioned across a bottom surface of the collection well, the filter configured to retain cellular matter carried in a fluid that is dispensed into the collection well and flows across the filter. The cell block processor has a cassette interface removably seating the cell block cassette, and a sensor positioned or positionable to detect and monitor a fluid level in the collection well. The processing station includes an automated fluid delivery system operable to dispense a fluid into the collection well, and a controller operatively coupled to the fluid delivery system, wherein the controller causes the fluid delivery system to selectively dispense fluids into the collection well based at least in part on a flow rate across the filter determined at least in part based on changes in the monitored fluid level in the collection well. | 12-30-2010 |
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20080294603 | Providing Profile Information to Partner Content Providers - In some implementations, a computer-implemented method includes receiving a search query, at an information provider, from a mobile device; generating a plurality of search results that are responsive to the search query and directed to corresponding content providers that are external to the information provider; identifying one or more search results from the plurality of search results that are directed to partners of the information provider; and providing, to the mobile device, the plurality of search results, wherein the one or more search results directed to partners of the information provider include location information that is stored in a profile maintained by the information provider and associated with the mobile device, wherein the location information is passed to the corresponding partners upon selection of the one or more search results. | 11-27-2008 |
20120016902 | Providing Profile Information to Partner Content Providers - In some implementations, a computer-implemented method includes receiving a search query, at an information provider, from a mobile device; generating a plurality of search results that are responsive to the search query and directed to corresponding content providers that are external to the information provider; identifying one or more search results from the plurality of search results that are directed to partners of the information provider; and providing, to the mobile device, the plurality of search results, wherein the one or more search results directed to partners of the information provider include location information that is stored in a profile maintained by the information provider and associated with the mobile device, wherein the location information is passed to the corresponding partners upon selection of the one or more search results. | 01-19-2012 |
20130124494 | Sharing of Profile Information with Content Providers - In some implementations, a method includes receiving a search query, at an information provider, from a mobile device; generating a plurality of search results that are responsive to the search query and directed to corresponding content providers that are external to the information provider; identifying one or more search results from the plurality of search results that are directed to partners of the information provider; and providing, to the mobile device, the plurality of search results, wherein the one or more search results directed to partners of the information provider include location information that is stored in a profile maintained by the information provider and associated with the mobile device, wherein the location information is passed to the corresponding partners upon selection of the one or more search results. | 05-16-2013 |
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20080275675 | IC CHIP PARAMETER MODELING - A method and system are disclosed for preserving measured temperature and geometric behavior of a hardware model while adjusting the model to match specified target values. In one embodiment, the method includes measuring a characteristic of an integrated circuit (IC) chip at a plurality of temperatures; modeling to form a hardware model for the characteristic versus temperature based on the measuring; obtaining a known first target value of the characteristic for at least one temperature in the hardware model; determining a plurality of second target values for the characteristic for a corresponding plurality of temperatures in the hardware model; and modeling to form a target model for the characteristic based on the first known target value and the plurality of second target values. | 11-06-2008 |
20100169849 | Extracting Consistent Compact Model Parameters for Related Devices - A method, apparatus and program product are provided for extracting parameters for compact models for semiconductor devices. A first set of parameters associated with first and second semiconductor devices is defined and has the same value for all devices. A second set of parameters associated with the semiconductor devices is defined having values that differ among the devices. Data is measured from the semiconductor devices related to the first and second set of parameters. A mathematical relationship is established between the measured data, and the values of the second set of parameters are adjusted to fit the established mathematical relationship. The mathematical relationship may also be a correlation of the measured data from the first semiconductor device with the measured data from the second semiconductor device creating a data set for parameter extraction. Parameters may then be extracted from the data set related to the first and second semiconductor devices. | 07-01-2010 |
20120068722 | MEASURING FLOATING BODY VOLTAGE IN SILICON-ON-INSULATOR (SOI) METAL-OXIDE-SEMICONDUCTOR-FIELD-EFFECT-TRANSISTOR (MOSFET) - In one embodiment, a body region of a body-contacted silicon-on-insulator (SOI) metal-oxide-semiconductor-field-effect-transistor (MOSFET) is connected to a gate of another MOSFET in a sensing circuit to form a floating body node. The voltage at the floating body node is accurately obtained at the output of the sensing circuit and used to provide an estimate of required floating body voltage over a full device operating range. | 03-22-2012 |
20120212504 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXTRACTING COMPACT MODELS FOR CIRCUIT SIMULATION - A method of forming a compact model for an electrical device includes obtaining shape information for the device and obtaining nominal information for the device. The method also includes merging the shape information and the nominal information to form composite data, and fitting the compact model to the composite data. | 08-23-2012 |
20130073266 | SOLUTIONS FOR MODELING SPATIALLY CORRELATED VARIATIONS IN AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A computer-implemented method for modeling Spatially Correlated Variation (SCV) in a design of an Integrated Circuit (IC) is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes: generating a set of coefficient values for a position dependent SCV function, the set of coefficient values being selected from a set of random variables; obtaining a set of coordinates defining a position of each of a plurality of devices in a defined field; evaluating the position dependent SCV function to determine a device attribute variation for each of the plurality of devices based upon the coordinates of each of the plurality of devices; modifying at least one model parameter based upon the evaluation of the position dependent SCV function; and running a circuit simulation using the at least one modified model parameter. | 03-21-2013 |
20130132925 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND PROGRAM STORAGE DEVICE FOR GENERATING ACCURATE PERFORMANCE TARGETS FOR ACTIVE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES DURING NEW TECHNOLOGY NODE DEVELOPMENT - Disclosed are embodiments of a method, system and program storage device for generating accurate performance targets for active semiconductor devices during technology node development in order to reduce the number of iterations required for model extraction and/or to improve model quality. In these embodiments, initial sets of performance targets for related semiconductor devices are generated, e.g., by making assumptions based on hardware measurements taken from semiconductor devices in prior technology nodes. Additional processes are then performed on the initial sets of performance targets prior to the modeling stage in order to detect and resolve any inconsistencies between the data in the sets. Specifically, plotting techniques are performed with respect to the performance targets. The results are analyzed to detect any inconsistencies indicating that the performance targets are inaccurate and adjustments are made to the performance targets in order to resolve those inconsistencies. | 05-23-2013 |
20130154673 | MEASURING FLOATING BODY VOLTAGE IN SILICON-ON-INSULATOR (SOI) METAL-OXIDE-SEMICONDUCTOR-FIELD-EFFECT-TRANSISTOR (MOSFET) - In one embodiment, a body region of a body-contacted silicon-on-insulator (SOI) metal-oxide-semiconductor-field-effect-transistor (MOSFET) is connected to a gate of another MOSFET in a sensing circuit to form a floating body node. The voltage at the floating body node is accurately obtained at the output of the sensing circuit and used to provide an estimate of required floating body voltage over a full device operating range. | 06-20-2013 |
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20100169043 | NON-DESTRUCTIVE THICKNESS MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present invention generally relates to improved non-destructive thickness measurement systems and methods. Embodiments of the present invention utilize quarter wave resonant frequency to measure the thickness of high-temperature pipe walls. In one embodiment, an improved non-destructive thickness measurement system is provided that utilizes Gaussian white noise to produce maximum mechanical resonance in the pipe wall and laser vibrometers to detect the pipe wall's maximum displacement. | 07-01-2010 |
20140262112 | CENTRIFUGAL CASTING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus for centrifugal casting, in which transfer functions are developed relating the fluidity of molten metal, for example iron of varying composition, to casting machine movement for a particular mold in order to cast objects, for example pipe, having desired and uniform characteristics, including wall thickness. Fluidity is calculated for each pour of molten metal based on the measured pour temperature and measured liquidus arrest temperature. A drive system controlled by a programmable logic controller moves the casting machine in accordance with the output of the transfer functions based on the calculated fluidity. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262118 | CENTRIFUGAL CASTING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus for centrifugal casting, in which transfer functions are developed relating the fluidity of molten metal, for example iron of varying composition, to casting machine movement for a particular mold in order to cast objects, for example pipe, having desired and uniform characteristics, including wall thickness. Fluidity is calculated for each pour of molten metal based on the measured pour temperature and measured liquidus arrest temperature. A drive system controlled by a programmable logic controller moves the casting machine in accordance with the output of the transfer functions based on the calculated fluidity. | 09-18-2014 |
20140262120 | CENTRIFUGAL CASTING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus for centrifugal casting, in which transfer functions are developed relating the fluidity of molten metal, for example iron of varying composition, to casting machine movement for a particular mold in order to cast objects, for example pipe, having desired and uniform characteristics, including wall thickness. Fluidity is calculated for each pour of molten metal based on the measured pour temperature and measured liquidus arrest temperature. A drive system controlled by a programmable logic controller moves the casting machine in accordance with the output of the transfer functions based on the calculated fluidity. | 09-18-2014 |
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20100327096 | Grinder - A grinder includes a generally vertical, rotatable shaft having at least one set of cutter blades driven thereby and a fan assembly mounted on the shaft below the cutter blades in position to receive output therefrom. The fan assembly includes a fan disc secured to the shaft and rotatable therewith. A plurality of fan blades are secured to the fan disc in a generally radial orientation. Each fan blade includes a bottom flange secured to a top surface of the fan disc, a web extending upwardly from the bottom flange and a top flange extending outwardly from the web in a direction of rotation of the fan disc. The fan blades are preferably moveably mounted to the fan disc such that the angle of the fan blades relative to a true radial orientation can be adjusted. | 12-30-2010 |
20110215179 | GRINDER - A grinder includes a generally vertical, rotatable shaft having at least one set of cutter blades driven thereby and a fan assembly mounted on the shaft below the cutter blades in position to receive output therefrom. The fan assembly includes a fan disc secured to the shaft and rotatable therewith. Fan blades are secured to the fan disc in a generally radial orientation. Each fan blade includes a bottom flange secured to a top surface of the fan disc, a web extending upwardly from the bottom flange and a top flange extending outwardly from the web in a direction of rotation of the fan disc. The fan blades are preferably moveably mounted to the fan disc such that the angle of the fan blades relative to a true radial orientation can be adjusted. | 09-08-2011 |
20120119003 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR DEMANUFACTURING MATERIALS FROM COMPOSITE MANUFACTURES - A process for separating carpet fibers from carpet backing uses a grinder of the type having a rotor with a plurality of vertically spaced cutter discs and a fan disc below the cutter discs. Sections of carpet are fed into the grinder which grinds the carpet, separating the fibers from the backing and breaking the backing into relatively small particles. The grinder is connected with a series of ginning equipment for removing the ground backing from the fibers. | 05-17-2012 |
20130043336 | GRINDER - A grinder includes a generally vertical, rotatable shaft having at least one set of cutter blades driven thereby and a fan assembly mounted on the shaft below the cutter blades in position to receive output therefrom. The fan assembly includes a fan disc secured to the shaft and rotatable therewith. Fan blades are secured to the fan disc in a generally radial orientation. Each fan blade includes a bottom flange secured to a top surface of the fan disc, a web extending upwardly from the bottom flange and a top flange extending outwardly from the web in a direction of rotation of the fan disc. The fan blades are preferably moveably mounted to the fan disc such that the angle of the fan blades relative to a true radial orientation can be adjusted. | 02-21-2013 |
20140077009 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR DEMANUFACTURING MATERIALS FROM COMPOSITE MANUFACTURES - A process for separating carpet fibers from carpet backing uses a grinder of the type having a rotor with a plurality of vertically spaced cutter discs and a fan disc below the cutter discs. Sections of carpet are fed into the grinder which grinds the carpet, separating the fibers from the backing and breaking the backing into relatively small particles. The grinder is connected with a series of ginning equipment for removing the ground backing from the fibers. | 03-20-2014 |
20140077011 | GRINDER - A grinder includes a generally vertical, rotatable shaft having at least one set of cutter blades driven thereby and a fan assembly mounted on the shaft below the cutter blades in position to receive output therefrom. The fan assembly includes a fan disc secured to the shaft and rotatable therewith. A plurality of fan blades are secured to the fan disc in a generally radial orientation. Each fan blade includes a bottom flange secured to a top surface of the fan disc, a web extending upwardly from the bottom flange and a top flange extending outwardly from the web in a direction of rotation of the fan disc. The fan blades are preferably moveably mounted to the fan disc such that the angle of the fan blades relative to a true radial orientation can be adjusted. | 03-20-2014 |
20140154080 | GRINDER - A grinder includes a generally vertical, rotatable shaft having at least one set of cutter blades driven thereby and a fan assembly mounted on the shaft below the cutter blades in position to receive output therefrom. The fan assembly includes a fan disc secured to the shaft and rotatable therewith. Fan blades are secured to the fan disc in a generally radial orientation. Each fan blade includes a bottom flange secured to a top surface of the fan disc, a web extending upwardly from the bottom flange and a top flange extending outwardly from the web in a direction of rotation of the fan disc. The fan blades are preferably moveably mounted to the fan disc such that the angle of the fan blades relative to a true radial orientation can be adjusted. | 06-05-2014 |
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20090057910 | METHOD OF EMBEDDING PASSIVE COMPONENT WITHIN VIA - A method of forming a device associated with a via includes forming an opening or via, and forming at least a pair of conducting paths within the via. Also disclosed is a via having at pair of conducting paths therein. | 03-05-2009 |
20100301492 | METHOD OF STIFFENING CORELESS PACKAGE SUBSTRATE - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method of stiffening a semiconductor coreless package substrate to improve rigidity and resistance against warpage. An embodiment of the method comprises disposing a sacrificial mask on a plurality of contact pads on a second level interconnect (package-to-board interconnect) side of a coreless package substrate, forming a molded stiffener around the sacrificial mask without increasing the effective thickness of the substrate, and removing the sacrificial mask to form a plurality of cavities in the molded stiffener corresponding to the contact pads. Embodiments also include plating the surface of the contact pads and the sidewalls of the cavities in the molded cavities with an electrically conductive material. | 12-02-2010 |
20110198723 | METHOD OF EMBEDDING PASSIVE COMPONENT WITHIN VIA - A method of forming a device associated with a via includes forming an opening or via, and forming at least a pair of conducting paths within the via. Also disclosed is a via having at pair of conducting paths therein. | 08-18-2011 |
20110215464 | Semiconductor package with embedded die and its methods of fabrication - Embodiments of the present invention describe a semiconductor package having an embedded die. The semiconductor package comprises a coreless substrate that contains the embedded die. The semiconductor package provides die stacking or package stacking capabilities. Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention describe a method of fabricating the semiconductor package that minimizes assembly costs. | 09-08-2011 |
20130271907 | OFFSET INTERPOSERS FOR LARGE-BOTTOM PACKAGES AND LARGE-DIE PACKAGE-ON-PACKAGE STRUCTURES - An offset interposer includes a land side including land-side ball-grid array (BGA) and a package-on-package (POP) side including a POP-side BGA. The land-side BGA includes two adjacent, spaced-apart land-side pads, and the POP-side BGA includes two adjacent, spaced-apart POP-side pads that are coupled to the respective two land-side BGA pads through the offset interposer. The land-side BGA is configured to interface with a first-level interconnect The POP-side BGA is configured to interface with a POP substrate. Each of the two land-side pads has a different footprint than the respective two POP-side pads. | 10-17-2013 |
20130285242 | PIN GRID INTERPOSER - An interposer to form a frame around a bottom chip bonded to a package substrate and to standoff a top chip or package for clearance of the bottom chip. The interposer has pins arrayed on a first side which are soldered to the package substrate for reduced interposer z-height and pads arrayed on a second side to which the top package (chip) is bonded. During assembly, the interposer pins may be pressed against pre-soldered pads and the solder reflowed to join the interposer to the package substrate. A top package (chip) is then joined to an opposite side of the interposer to integrate the first and second chips. | 10-31-2013 |
20150050781 | SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE WITH EMBEDDED DIE AND ITS METHODS OF FABRICATION - Embodiments of the present invention describe a semiconductor package having an embedded die. The semiconductor package comprises a coreless substrate that contains the embedded die. The semiconductor package provides die stacking or package stacking capabilities. Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention describe a method of fabricating the semiconductor package that minimizes assembly costs. | 02-19-2015 |
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20090301539 | AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION OF THERMOELECTRIC GENERATION SYSTEM TO LOAD REQUIREMENTS - Apparatus and methods for automatically configuring a thermoelectric power generation system in accordance with the requirements of a load. The apparatus includes a thermoelectric generator that generates electric power when subjected to a temperature differential, at least one configurable component that affects at least one aspect of the power generated by the thermoelectric generator, a monitor that senses at least one aspect of the power generated by the thermoelectric generator and provides at least one signal characterizing the power generated by the thermoelectric generator, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive the at least one signal and configure the at least one configurable component based on the at least one signal in accordance with the requirements of a load to which power is supplied by the thermoelectric generator. The configurable component may be a matrix switch that can reconfigure the interconnections between banks included in the thermoelectric generator. | 12-10-2009 |
20090301541 | THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR - A thermoelectric generator includes a plurality of thermoelectric modules that generate electrical power when subjected to a temperature differential. The generator also includes a plurality of first thermal elements to which heat is supplied by a first fluid and a plurality of second thermal elements from which heat is removed by a second fluid. The first and second thermal elements are arranged in a stack of alternating first and second thermal elements having one of the plurality of thermoelectric modules between each adjacent pair of first and second thermal elements. Each thermoelectric module is in contact on its first side with one of the first thermal elements and in contact on its second side with one of the second thermal elements such that no face of any thermal element contacts more than one of the thermoelectric modules. | 12-10-2009 |
20090301687 | INTEGRATED ENERGY SYSTEM FOR WHOLE HOME OR BUILDING - An integrated energy system for a home or other building utilizes a heated reservoir for energy storage. The reservoir is mainly heated by one or more solar collectors. The system also includes an environment-coupled piping loop through which a cooling fluid is circulated such that heat is exhausted from the cooling fluid to the environment. The thermal energy from the reservoir and the cooling fluid are then used in an integrated set of systems that provide space heating, space cooling, and electrical generation. Electricity is generated by a thermoelectric generator that exploits the temperature differential between the reservoir and the cooling fluid. The system may include heating and storage for domestic hot water, and may use excess power for hydrogen production. Backup heating and electrical systems may be provided for. | 12-10-2009 |
20120199171 | THERMOELECTRIC GENERATION UTILIZING NANOFLUID - According to one aspect, a system generates electricity from a temperature differential using a thermoelectric module. At least one side of the temperature differential is supplied by a thermal element having a fluid flowing through it. The fluid contains suspended nanoparticles to enhance the transfer of heat between the fluid containing the nanoparticles and the thermal element, as compared with a similar fluid not containing the nanoparticles. The nanoparticles may include metal ions, for example silver ions, copper ions, or both. The system may further include an ion generator for generating the ions within the fluid. | 08-09-2012 |
20140283815 | SOLAR COLLECTOR - A solar collector is made primarily of plastic materials. A wide variety of collector configurations may be made from similar parts, and thus the collector may be adapted to mount in locations where traditional flat panel collectors may not be feasible. The collector may conveniently be used with a nanofluid as the heat transfer fluid, to increase the heat transfer characteristics of the heat transfer fluid. A control system for stagnation remediation, freeze protection, or both may be utilized. For example, when the collector is in danger for stagnation or freezing, water may be circulated through a ground coupled heat exchange loop to cool or heat the collector. Preferably, the stagnation remediation mode does not sacrifice thermal energy previously collected and stored. | 09-25-2014 |
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20090005276 | Boron-Containing Lubricating Oils Having Improved Friction Stability - Lubricating oil compositions having excellent friction stability comprise a base lubricating oil, an oil soluble source of phosphorus and a defined polyalkylene polyamine-based friction modifier that has been reacted with a borating agent to convert at least one secondary amine group into the corresponding boric acid ester or boric acid salt. | 01-01-2009 |
20090005277 | Lubricating Oils Having Improved Friction Stability - Lubricating oil compositions having excellent friction stability comprise a base lubricating oil, an oil soluble source of phosphorus and a defined polyalkylene polyamine-based friction modifier that has been reacted with an acylating agent to convert at least one secondary amine group into an amide. | 01-01-2009 |
20090131288 | POWER TRANSMISSION FLUIDS WITH IMPROVED FRICTION CHARACTERISTICS - Reaction products of maleic and/or succinic acids or anhydrides and primary aliphatic amines are disclosed as effective in reducing the static friction in power transmission fluids. | 05-21-2009 |
20140162924 | METHOD OF IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF AUTOMOTIVE TRANSMISSIONS - A method for improving the fuel economy of an automobile is disclosed. The method involves lubricating an automotive transmission system with a lubricant composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) a viscosity modifying polymer comprising linear polymers characterized by the formula: | 06-12-2014 |
20140274835 | METHOD OF PROVIDING HIGH COEFFICIENTS OF FRICTION ACROSS OIL-LUBRICATING FRICTION CLUTCHES - The invention concerns a method of increasing the dynamic coefficient of friction in an oil-lubricated friction clutch by using a lubricating oil containing at least one specific copolymer, the presence of which develops higher dynamic friction levels in the clutch. | 09-18-2014 |
20150051129 | Transmission Fluid Compositions for Improved Energy Efficiency - Transmission fluid compositions are provided having improved power transmission properties through the presence therein of certain defined additives, which increase the energy efficiency of the transmission during operation. The invention further provides a process for the manufacture of such transmission fluid compositions, a method of improving the energy efficiency of a transmission, and an additive concentrate for a transmission fluid. | 02-19-2015 |
20150051131 | Automotive Transmission Fluid Compositions for Improved Energy Efficiency - Automotive transmission fluid compositions are provided having improved power transmission properties through the presence therein of certain defined additives, which increase the fuel efficiency of the vehicle during operation. The invention further provides a process for the manufacture of such transmission fluid compositions, a method of improving the energy efficiency of a transmission, and an additive concentrate for a transmission fluid. | 02-19-2015 |
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20100218518 | ICE MAKER CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - Provided is a method and system for forming ice pieces with an ice maker that includes a mold defining a plurality of cavities for receiving water to be frozen into ice pieces. A processor controls delivery of a refrigerant to freeze water received in the plurality of cavities into ice pieces. A freeze signal transmitted by a temperature sensor embedded within the mold is received by the processor, the freeze signal indicating that a temperature of a portion of the mold adjacent to the temperature sensor has reached a freeze temperature where the water in at least one of the cavities has achieved a frozen state to initiate harvesting of the frozen ice pieces. Defrosting a system evaporator can also be coordinated with operation of the ice maker. | 09-02-2010 |
20100218520 | ICE MAKER FOR FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENT OF REFRIGERATOR - Provided is an ice maker including a mold with two or more cavities for receiving water to be frozen into ice pieces. A bracket defines a track establishing a range of travel of the mold during an ice making cycle and a removable pin projects outwardly from the mold, extending into the track defined by the bracket to support the mold within the ice maker. The mold can be provided with a partition separating the cavities, the partition including an aperture for establishing a substantially-even water level in the cavities below the partitions. | 09-02-2010 |
20100218526 | DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR A REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE - Provided is refrigeration appliance that includes a fresh food compartment and a freezer compartment for storing food items in a refrigerated environment. The refrigeration appliance also includes at least one door restricting access into at least one of the fresh food compartment and the freezer compartment. A heated mullion including a substantially-planar, externally-exposed surface is provided to cooperate with a seal provided to the door. An ice chute extends at least partially through the door for dispensing ice through the door. The ice chute includes a fastener for coupling the ice chute to a door liner and maintain the position of the ice chute relative to the door liner during installation of an insulating material in the door. | 09-02-2010 |
20100218542 | ICE MAKER CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - Provided is an ice maker that includes a mold including a plurality of cavities for receiving water to be frozen into ice pieces, a driver operatively connected to the mold for adjusting a position of the mold to a plurality of different locations during an ice making cycle, and a controller. A limit switch is located at a plurality of different positions along a range of travel of the mold to be actuated and transmit a signal indicative of the mold's arrival at the different locations. The mold can travel along path including first portion having a first axis of rotation and a substantially vertical portion, and can be driven by a motor with a drive shaft rotatable about a single axis of rotation. The motor can drive both the mold and a bail arm, and the mold can be leveled upon reaching a predetermined location. The ice maker can perform a Dry Cycle in response to detecting an anomaly during ice making. | 09-02-2010 |
20140265798 | DIRECT DRIVE RACK & PINION LIFT MECHANISM FOR REFRIGERATED STORAGE BIN - A refrigerator is provided including a refrigerator compartment having a bin door. A storage bin is positioned within the refrigerator compartment. A lift mechanism is positioned within the refrigerator compartment. The lift mechanism includes a lifting device that supports the storage bin. The lifting mechanism further includes a gear system that assists in raising and lowering the storage bin. The gear system includes a motor and one or more gears. The motor rotates the one or more gears, causing the one or more gears to apply a vertical force to the storage bin. This vertical force raises and lowers the storage bin. | 09-18-2014 |
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20100205995 | ICE MAKING DEVICE - An ice making device may include an ice tray, a drive mechanism for moving the ice tray to a water-supply position and to an ice making position, two guide plates each of which is formed with a guide groove for guiding the ice tray to the water-supply position and to the ice making position, two engaging projections provided on the ice tray and each of which is engaged with the guide groove, and two cranks each of which is formed with a drive groove with which the engaging projection is engaged and is connected with the drive mechanism to be turned for moving the ice tray. The water-supply position is located at a position separated from the ice making position in a lateral direction, and the two engaging projections are provided on the ice tray so that their axial direction are substantially coincided with each other, and a gravity center position of the ice tray is located on a lower side of the two engaging projections. | 08-19-2010 |
20100205996 | ICE MAKING DEVICE - An ice making device may include an ice tray, a drive mechanism for moving the ice tray to a water-supply position and to an ice making position, a guide plate formed with a guide groove for guiding the ice tray to the water-supply position and to the ice making position, an engaging projection provided on the ice tray and engaged with the guide groove, a crank which is formed with a drive groove with which the engaging projection is engaged and which is connected with the drive mechanism for moving the ice tray, a heater which is mounted on the ice tray, and a connecting wire which is connected to the heater. The engaging projection is an engaging tube and is structured of two engaging tube pieces which are divided by a plane in an axial direction, and the connecting wire is drawn out by passing through an inner side of the engaging tube. | 08-19-2010 |