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20140306638 | METHODS OF DETERMINING MACHINE TERMINAL VOLTAGE AND SYSTEMS THEREOF - At least one example embodiment discloses a control device for controlling an alternating current (ac) machine. The control device includes a processor configured to select a modulation mode from a plurality of modulation modes, determine a plurality of present phase voltages corresponding to phases of an inverter based on the selected modulation mode, the determination compensating for deadtimes associated with the selected modulation mode and phases of the inverter, the inverter configured to drive the ac machine and determine an estimated terminal voltage based on the plurality of present phase voltages. | 10-16-2014 |
20150185095 | METHODS OF TORQUE ESTIMATION AND COMPENSATION AND SYSTEMS THEREOF - At least one example embodiment discloses a method including measuring phase currents associated with one or more stator windings of the machine, estimating terminal voltage values based on the measured phase currents representations of the machine and based on at least one of a duty cycle and a dead time ratio of the machine, transforming the terminal voltage values to derive direct and quadrature voltage representations consistent with the measured phase currents, determining a terminal power of one or more terminals of the machine, the terminal power directly based on one of the estimated terminal voltage values and direct and quadrature voltage representations of the machine and current command values and determining an estimated shaft torque of the machine based on the terminal power in accordance with at least one efficiency value based on machine parameters from a characterization of the machine. | 07-02-2015 |
20150236632 | METHODS OF CONTROLLING A MACHINE USING A TORQUE COMMAND LIMIT DERIVED FROM A CURRENT LIMIT AND SYSTEMS THEREOF - At least one example embodiment discloses a method of controlling an alternating current (ac) machine. The method includes determining or retrieving a current limit for the ac machine, determining a characterized peak current value based on a voltage-to-speed ratio of the ac machine, determining current command values for the ac machine based on at least one of the torque command limit and a torque command for the ac machine, determining current command values for the ac machine based on the torque command limit and controlling the ac machine based on the current command values. | 08-20-2015 |
20160091568 | METHODS OF ESTIMATING ROTOR MAGNET TEMPERATURE AND SYSTEMS THEREOF - At least one example embodiment discloses a method of estimating a rotor magnet temperature of a motor. The method includes determining an applied voltage during operation of the motor at an operating point, obtaining a reference value associated with the operating point and associated with a reference temperature and determining an estimated rotor magnet temperature based on the applied voltage and the reference value. | 03-31-2016 |
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20090035587 | HIGH PERFORMANCE AQUEOUS COATING COMPOSITIONS - Coating compositions for cementitious substrates may be made from a silane-functional multistage latex polymer. The compositions adhere well to cementitious substrates and resist crush damage such as may be caused by stacking coated substrate boards. | 02-05-2009 |
20110033709 | HIGH PERFORMANCE AQUEOUS COATING COMPOSITIONS - This invention relates to coating compositions that include water; a latex polymer and a silane coupling agent. The latex polymer preferably comprises acetoacetoxy functionality, or is a multistage latex, or is an acetoacetoxy functional multistage latex. The silane coupling agent is preferably a functionalized silane coupling agent (more preferably an epoxy-functional silane coupling agent). The compositions may be used to coat a variety of substrates, including wood, cement and fiber cement. Articles having the coating applied thereto are also provided. | 02-10-2011 |
20110151265 | SELF-ETCHING CEMENTITIOUS SUBSTRATE COATING COMPOSITION - Coating compositions for cementitious substrates may be made from a multistage latex polymer; silane; and a water-soluble acid, acid anhydride or acid salt capable of etching or otherwise reacting with the surface of the substrate to provide improved coating adhesion. The silane my may be present as a silane coupling agent distinct from the multistage latex polymer, or may be present as silane functionality on the multistage latex polymer. The coating compositions adhere well to cementitious substrates and have a self-etching capability which improves coating adhesion, especially near edges and corners. | 06-23-2011 |
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20100310550 | ALPHA 1- ANTITRYPSIN COMPOSITIONS - A streamlined method for purifying alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) from an AAT-containing protein mixture, such as a Cohn fraction IV precipitate, is provided. In the method of the invention, contaminating proteins are destabilized by cleavage of disulfide bonds with a reducing reagent, such as a dithiol, which does not affect AAT. The destabilized proteins are then preferentially adsorbed on a solid protein-adsorbing material, without the addition of a salt as a precipitant. Separation of the solid adsorbent from the solution leaves a purified AAT solution that is directly suitable for chromatographic purification, without the need for extensive desalting as in prior art processes. A process incorporating this method, which provides pharmaceutical grade AAT in high yield on a commercial scale, is also described. | 12-09-2010 |
20120165261 | Alpha-1-antitrypsin compositions - A streamlined method for purifying alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) from an AAT-containing protein mixture, such as a Cohn fraction IV precipitate, is provided. In the method of the invention, contaminating proteins are destabilized by cleavage of disulfide bonds with a reducing reagent, such as a dithiol, which does not affect AAT. The destabilized proteins are then preferentially adsorbed on a solid protein-adsorbing material, without the addition of a salt as a precipitant. Separation of the solid adsorbent from the solution leaves a purified AAT solution that is directly suitable for chromatographic purification, without the need for extensive desalting as in prior art processes. A process incorporating this method, which provides pharmaceutical grade AAT in high yield on a commercial scale, is also described. | 06-28-2012 |
20140323405 | ALPHA-1-ANTITRYPSIN COMPOSITIONS - A streamlined method for purifying alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) from an AAT-containing protein mixture, such as a Cohn fraction IV precipitate, is provided. In the method of the invention, contaminating proteins are destabilized by cleavage of disulfide bonds with a reducing reagent, such as a dithiol, which does not affect AAT. The destabilized proteins are then preferentially adsorbed on a solid protein-adsorbing material, without the addition of a salt as a precipitant. Separation of the solid adsorbent from the solution leaves a purified AAT solution that is directly suitable for chromatographic purification, without the need for extensive desalting as in prior art processes. A process incorporating this method, which provides pharmaceutical grade AAT in high yield on a commercial scale, is also described. | 10-30-2014 |
20150320846 | METHODS OF TREATMENT USING ALPHA-1-ANTITRYPSIN COMPOSITIONS - A streamlined method for purifying alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) from an AAT-containing protein mixture, such as Coh fraction IV precipitate, is provided. In the method of the invention, contaminating proteins are destabilized by cleavage of disulfide bonds with a reducing reagent, such as dithiol, which does not affect AAT. The destabilized proteins are then preferentially adsorbed on a solid protein-adsorbing material, without the addition of a salt as a precipitante. Separation of the solid absorbent from the solution leaves a purified AAT solution that is directly suitable for chromatographic purification, without the need for extensive desalting as in prior art processes. A process incorporating this method, which provides pharmaceutical grade AAT in high yield on a commercial scale, is also described. | 11-12-2015 |
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20080209893 | Exhaust aftertreatment system having a diesel particulate filter manufactured for reducing thermal gradients - A diesel particulate filter includes a honeycomb structure having a plurality of elongated cell walls defining a plurality of passages and a skin layer surrounding the honeycomb structure. The filter is regenerated by oxidizing particulate matter trapped within the honeycomb structure by heating at least a portion of the honeycomb structure. A thermal gradient between the honeycomb structure and the skin layer is limited to less than a crack causing thermal gradient by utilizing at least one of maintaining a ratio of a heat capacity of the skin layer to a heat capacity of the cell walls at less than about 5, blocking at least those passages comprising a perimeter of the honeycomb structure, and heating the skin layer from an external side. | 09-04-2008 |
20080264038 | Exhaust treatment system having an acidic debris filter - An exhaust treatment system for a power source has an air induction system, an exhaust system and a recirculation system. The exhaust system includes a particulate filter. The recirculation system is configured to draw exhaust from downstream of the particulate filter and direct the exhaust to the air induction system. The recirculation system includes an exhaust gas cooler, and an acidic debris filter. | 10-30-2008 |
20100123031 | Fluid oscillator assembly for fuel injectors and fuel injection system using same - A fuel injection system includes a fuel injector that includes a nozzle assembly and at least one passageway that includes at least one fluid oscillator. The at least one passageway extends from a nozzle orifice, positioned on the outside of the fuel injector, to inside the fuel injector. Fuel from inside the fuel injector moves through the at least one fluid oscillator and oscillates between a high injection rate and a low injection rate as it moves through the at least one nozzle orifice and into the combustion chamber. | 05-20-2010 |
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20080209890 | Method of purging fluid injector by heating - A fluid injector for use in an exhaust treatment system is disclosed. The fluid injector may have a nozzle portion, a heater associated with the nozzle portion, and a controller in communication with the heater. The controller may be configured to recognize a condition triggering a purge event of the fluid injector. The controller may also be configured to activate the heater to purge the fluid injector in response to the recognized condition. | 09-04-2008 |
20080209897 | Fluid injector having purge heater - A fluid injector for an exhaust treatment system is disclosed. The fluid injector may have a body, a pin member, and a heater. The pin member may be disposed within the body and have a fluid receiving end and a fluid injecting end. The heater may be disposed about the fluid injecting end of the pin member. | 09-04-2008 |
20090000283 | EGR equipped engine having condensation dispersion device - A condensation dispersion device for use with a power source having an exhaust recirculation system is disclosed. The condensation dispersion device may have a housing with an inlet configured to receive exhaust, and an outlet configured to discharge exhaust. The condensation dispersion device may also have a first static mixing device disposed within the housing and being configured to redirect condensate from an internal wall of the housing into the exhaust. | 01-01-2009 |
20090199794 | Crankcase ventilation system - A ventilation system for use with an internal combustion engine having a crankcase is disclosed. The ventilation system may have a breather housing connected to ventilate gases from the crankcase, and a filtration canister fluidly connected downstream of the breather housing. The filtration canister may have a filter housing, a filtering medium located within the filter housing to collect oil from the gases, and an oil collection container disposed within the filter housing and being configured to receive at least a portion of the filtering medium. The oil collection container may have a drain port in fluid communication with the crankcase. The filtration canister may also have at least one port configured to discharge the gases from the housing after the gases have passed through the filtering medium. | 08-13-2009 |
20090241518 | System for detecting sulfuric acid - In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a system for reacting with sulfuric acid. The system may include a housing having an inlet and an outlet and may also include a component disposed downstream of the inlet and upstream of the outlet. The component may be configured to restrict a flow of fluid through the housing as a function of sulfuric acid present within the fluid. | 10-01-2009 |
20100024788 | Systems and methods for filtering crankcase fumes - A filtration system is disclosed. The filtration system includes a valve lid defining a chamber. The chamber is configured to extend substantially in a second direction. The filtration system also includes a filter element associated with a lower portion of the chamber. The filtration system further includes a passageway in flow communication with the lower portion of the chamber. The passageway is configured to provide flow communication for a mixture of oil vapor and crankcase fumes flowing into the chamber substantially in a first direction and substantially upward direction. The first direction is generally orthogonal to the second direction. The chamber is configured such that the flow of the mixture into the chamber results in at least a portion of the oil vapor collecting in the filter element, and at least a portion of the crankcase fumes flowing through the filter element. | 02-04-2010 |
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20120316024 | Drive Axle Housing System for Reducing Oil Churning - A drive axle housing system may minimize churning of splash and spray oil within a drive axle housing. The drive axle housing system includes apparatus for incorporation into the axle, the apparatus including an oil churning reduction member that may be affixed to the interior walls of the axle housing. The oil churning reduction member includes interior surfaces adapted to closely align with interior moving gear components of the axle to minimize efficiency losses due to oil movement. The system may also incorporate an annular element, affixed to the axle housing and closely aligned with the backside of a ring gear component of the differential axle. The combined use of the member and the element may substantially reduce torque losses attributable to excessive churning of oil. | 12-13-2012 |
20140013886 | Axle Porting to Legs - An axle assembly and method for assembling such axle assembly for a vehicle are disclosed. The axle assembly may comprise meshed ring and pinion gears, a center housing portion, and left and right leg housing portions. The center housing portion may include a center housing defining a center cavity in which the bevel gear is disposed, and at least one channel having an entrance port into the center cavity. The axle assembly may include a first conduit configured to branch off of the first channel in a first direction and a second conduit configured to branch off of the first channel in a second direction. Such channels and conduits may be integral to the center housing or substantially external to the center housing. | 01-16-2014 |
20140265541 | Machine Axle Housing with Integrated Oil Circulation System - A machine axle housing includes a central body having an oil reservoir and a pair of axle legs. The central body includes a ring gear, an oil channel, and oil port for conveying oil through an oil conduit to each leg. Machine brakes within the central body include at least one disc rotatably adapted to centrifugally move oil radially outwardly of the brakes. A second oil channel collects oil from the disc, and a passageway extends from the second oil channel back to the central body to return oil from the legs back to the central body. The ring gear, first oil channel and first oil conduit define a first oil lubrication sub-system for moving oil from the central body to right and left legs, and the disc, second oil channel, and passageway define a second oil lubrication sub-system for moving oil from the legs back to the central body. | 09-18-2014 |
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20130114918 | Easy Open Flexible Film Packaging Products and Methods of Manufacture - Packages and methods having a flexible film ( | 05-09-2013 |
20130121624 | Reclosable Flexible Packaging And Methods For Manufacturing Same - Flexible film packages having a partial, initial seal against ambient atmosphere and are easily openable and reclosable. The flexible film packages are generally resealable to extend the shelf-life or freshness of products contained therein once the package is initially opened. By one approach, the flexible film has two opposing edge portions that meet to form a longitudinal seal extending from a first end seal to a second end seal. The flexible film may have a score that defines a package opening. An elongated closure layer ( | 05-16-2013 |
20140079343 | Reclosable Flexible Film Packaging Products And Methods Of Manufacture - The present disclosure relates to a reclosable flexible film package with a flexible film having a folded edge, at least two opposing free edges, and at least a front panel and a back panel. The front and back panels define an interior space. The flexible film package also may have a score in the flexible film of the front panel forming a flap that defines an opening when the flap is moved upward, toward the folded edge and a label extending uninterrupted from edge to edge of the at least two opposing free edges, the label being attached on the film by pressure sensitive adhesive, and extending beyond the score on the front panel to reseal the package opening defined by the flap. | 03-20-2014 |
20140270584 | RECLOSABLE PACKAGES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING - A reclosable package has front and back panels each have a top end and a maximum height such that the maximum height of the back panel is greater than the maximum height of the front panel, resulting in an exposed segment of the back panel uncovered by the front panel. A closure flap including a first adhesive layer and a second adhesive layer and being non-removably attached to the exposed segment of the back panel via the first adhesive layer and removably attached to a portion of the front panel via the second adhesive layer. After opening to access an interior of the package, the second adhesive layer can be used to reattach the closure flap to the front panel. A method of manufacturing the package is also provided. | 09-18-2014 |
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20080240627 | PACKAGE INTEGRITY INDICATING CLOSURE - A resealable closure for a container in which package integrity is indicated by a structure which breaks and/or produces an audible sound when the resealable closure is opened for a first time. The package integrity feature, in one form includes at least one strip initially affixed to two portions which comprise the resealable closure so that upon opening the resealable closure for a first time, at least one of the strips breaks, thereby producing the audible sound. The strips may include a weakened portion such as a narrowing. Integrity of the package is indicated by an intact strip viewable upon opening the resealable closure and conversely, a broken or non-intact strip would indicate that the resealable closure has been previously opened. Package integrity may also be shown by a movable second panel or movable die cut tab portions. | 10-02-2008 |
20100018974 | PACKAGE INTEGRITY INDICATING CLOSURE - A resealable closure for a container in which package integrity is indicated by a structure which connects the closure to a remaining portion of the container which must be broken in order to gain access to the contents of the container for a first time. The package integrity feature, in one form, includes a structure associated with the closure, wherein upon opening the closure for a first time, the structure stretches, increasing a length of the structure until the structure eventually breaks, leaving one or both residual ends of the broken structure rippled or curved upward from the remainder of the container. In one alternative form, the structure is associated with a pull tab of the sealing panel, which comprises the closure, whereby either the structure must be broken first, prior to pulling back the sealing panel, or while pulling back the sealing panel for a first time, the structure breaks, prior to gaining access to the contents therein. Advantageously, the package integrity feature is integrally formed with the closure and a remaining portion of the container. Integrity of the package is indicated by visually observing an intact breakable structure. | 01-28-2010 |
20100303391 | Package integrity indicator for container closure - A resealable closure for packages is provided which has a package integrity feature. The closure includes a two-ply material having an inner film layer and an outer film layer, forming a top of container. The outer film layer has a sealing panel completely covering a first panel and a second panel of the inner film layer. The sealing panel is permanently attached to the first panel and is releasably affixed a portion of the inner film layer around the perimeter of the first panel to form an opening in the top when the sealing panel with affixed first panel is peeled back from the top. The sealing panel is resealable against the top to seal the opening when the sealing panel is moved back against the top. The package integrity feature comprises the second panel of the inner layer which separates from the sealing panel to indicate that the container has been previously opened. | 12-02-2010 |
20120128835 | RECLOSABLE FLEXIBLE PACKAGING AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - Flexible film packages having a partial, initial seal against ambient atmosphere and are easily openable and reclosable. The flexible film packages are generally resealable to extend the shelf-life or freshness of products contained therein once the package is initially opened. By one approach, the flexible film has two opposing edge portions that meet to form a longitudinal seal extending from a first end seal to a second end seal. The flexible film may have a score that defines a package opening. An elongated closure layer may extend over the score and may extend from a first end seal to a second end seal and within the opposing edge portions that form the longitudinal seal. The elongated closure layer may have a tack-free gripping portion used to release at least a portion of the elongated closure from the flexible film to form the package opening. | 05-24-2012 |
20130064477 | Package Integrity Indicator For Container Closure - A resealable closure for packages is provided which has a package integrity feature. The closure includes a two-ply material having an inner film layer and an outer film layer, forming a top of container. The outer film layer has a sealing panel completely covering a first panel and a second panel of the inner film layer. The sealing panel is permanently attached to the first panel and is releasably affixed a portion of the inner film layer around the perimeter of the first panel to form an opening in the top when the sealing panel with affixed first panel is peeled back from the top. The sealing panel is resealable against the top to seal the opening when the sealing panel is moved back against the top. The package integrity feature comprises the second panel of the inner layer which separates from the sealing panel to indicate that the container has been previously opened. | 03-14-2013 |
20130064934 | Package Integrity Indicating Closure - A resealable closure for a container in which package integrity is indicated by a structure which breaks and/or produces an audible sound when the resealable closure is opened for a first time. The package integrity feature, in one form includes at least one strip initially affixed to two portions which comprise the resealable closure so that upon opening the resealable closure for a first time, at least one of the strips breaks, thereby producing the audible sound. The strips may include a weakened portion such as a narrowing. Integrity of the package is indicated by an intact strip viewable upon opening the resealable closure and conversely, a broken or non-intact strip would indicate that the resealable closure has been previously opened. Package integrity may also be shown by a movable second panel or movable die cut tab portions. | 03-14-2013 |
20130270268 | Package Integrity Indicating Closure - A resealable closure for a container in which package integrity is indicated by a structure which connects the closure to a remaining portion of the container which must be broken in order to gain access to the contents of the container for a first time. The package integrity feature, in one form, includes a structure associated with the closure, wherein upon opening the closure for a first time, the structure stretches, increasing a length of the structure until the structure eventually breaks, leaving one or both residual ends of the broken structure rippled or curved upward from the remainder of the container. In one alternative form, the structure is associated with a pull tab of the sealing panel, which comprises the closure, whereby either the structure must be broken first, prior to pulling back the sealing panel, or while pulling back the sealing panel for a first time, the structure breaks, prior to gaining access to the contents therein. Advantageously, the package integrity feature is integrally formed with the closure and a remaining portion of the container. Integrity of the package is indicated by visually observing an intact breakable structure. | 10-17-2013 |
20140209495 | PACKAGE INTEGRITY INDICATOR FOR CONTAINER CLOSURE - A resealable closure for packages is provided which has a package integrity feature. The closure includes a two-ply material having an inner film layer and an outer film layer, forming a top of container. The outer film layer has a sealing panel completely covering a first panel and a second panel of the inner film layer. The sealing panel is permanently attached to the first panel and is releasably affixed a portion of the inner film layer around the perimeter of the first panel to form an opening in the top when the sealing panel with affixed first panel is peeled back from the top. The sealing panel is resealable against the top to seal the opening when the sealing panel is moved back against the top. The package integrity feature comprises the second panel of the inner layer which separates from the sealing panel to indicate that the container has been previously opened. | 07-31-2014 |
20140248402 | RESEALABLE FOOD CONTAINER - A polygonal shaped container is provided which includes a wrapper surrounding a food product. The shape of the container is defined by either a frame containing a food product or rigid material incorporated with the wrapper. Access to contents in the container is provided by withdrawing a resealable sealing layer sealed to the top or side surface of the container and withdrawing the sealing layer from the container or by pivoting a rigid lid away from the top of the container. | 09-04-2014 |
20150251829 | Package Integrity Indicator For Container Closure - A resealable closure for packages is provided which has a package integrity feature. The closure includes a two-ply material having an inner film layer and an outer film layer, forming a top of container. The outer film layer has a sealing panel completely covering a first panel and a second panel of the inner film layer. The sealing panel is permanently attached to the first panel and is releasably affixed a portion of the inner film layer around the perimeter of the first panel to form an opening in the top when the sealing panel with affixed first panel is peeled back from the top. The sealing panel is resealable against the top to seal the opening when the sealing panel is moved back against the top. The package integrity feature comprises the second panel of the inner layer which separates from the sealing panel to indicate that the container has been previously opened. | 09-10-2015 |
20160083162 | Package Integrity Indicating Closure - A resealable closure or package for a container in which package integrity is indicated by a structure which breaks and/or produces an audible sound when the resealable closure is opened for a first time. The package integrity feature, in one form includes at least one strip or frangible structure that is initially affixed to two portions which comprise the resealable closure so that upon opening the resealable closure for a first time, at least one of the strips breaks. The strips may include a weakened portion such as a narrowing. Integrity of the package is indicated by an intact strip viewable upon opening the resealable closure and conversely, a broken or non-intact strip would indicate that the resealable closure has been previously opened. Package integrity may also be shown by a movable second panel or movable die cut tab portions. | 03-24-2016 |
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20130210518 | SELECTIVE FILTERING OF FEED PUBLICATION OF WAGERING GAME ACTIVITY - A method comprises receiving a feed of a number of messages providing notification of wagering game activity, wherein the wagering game activity occurred via at least one of a wagering game machine at a wagering game establishment and an online wagering game website. The method includes storing the number of messages. The method includes filtering the number of messages to create a subset of messages, wherein the filtering is based on at least one of an operator criteria and a player criteria. The operator criteria and the player criteria comprises at least one of a jackpot win, a progressive win, an entry into a bonus round, and a win where a monetary amount won exceeds a threshold multiplier of an amount wagered. The method includes publishing the subset of messages to a computing device associated with the wagering game player. | 08-15-2013 |
20130244772 | REMOTE LOGIN FOR A WAGERING GAME MACHINE - A method includes receiving a login request to an account at a wagering game machine. In response to the login request, the method includes displaying a security token on a display of the wagering game machine. Also in response to the login request, the method includes transmitting the security token to a server, wherein the server is communicatively coupled to the wagering game machine and a mobile device. Also in response to the login request, the method includes receiving, back from the server and at the wagering game machine, authorization for login to the account at the wagering machine, wherein the authorization is based on an earlier login to the account from the mobile device using the login credentials. After receiving the authorization, the method includes logging into the account at the wagering game machine, wherein the logging occurs without inputting of the login credentials at the wagering game machine. | 09-19-2013 |
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20140122106 | System and Method for Coordinating Administration of a Medical Test to a User - A computer-implemented system and method are provided for coordinating administration of a medical test to a user in which a request from a user for a recommendation in connection with a medical condition is received from a first computing device. A plurality of diagnostic questions associated with the medical condition are transmitted for display on the first computing device, and a plurality of responses to the plurality of diagnostic questions are received from the first computing device. The responses are analyzed to develop a test plan, which includes a test panel. A prescription for the test plan is developed and transmitted to a second computing device associated with an entity that executes the test panel. Results of tests conducted in accordance with the prescription are received from the second computing device. Medical advice a physician will communicate to the user is determined in accordance with at least one of the demographic information, the plurality of responses, and the test results. A summary report of the medical advice is developed, and transmitted to one or both of a third computing device associated with the physician and the first computing device. | 05-01-2014 |
20140122107 | System and Method for Reporting of Medical Advice - A computer-implemented system and method for reporting of medical advice are provided. Demographic information associated with a patient user, and a request from the patient user for a recommendation in connection with a medical condition are received from a first computing device. A prescription is created for a test plan associated with the medical condition and the prescription is transmitted to a second computing device associated with an entity that executes the test plan. Test results associated with execution of the test plan for the patient user are received from the second computing device. A regulations database is used to determine a delivery method for communicating the test results to the patient user. A medical report in accordance with the delivery method is generated and the medical report is transmitted to the patient user. The regulations database includes regulations associated with different jurisdictions. | 05-01-2014 |
20140122108 | System and Method for Coordinating Payment for Healthcare Services - A computer-implemented system and method for coordinating payment for healthcare services are provided. Demographic and insurance information associated with a patient user, a request for medical advice, and a responses to queries provided by the patient user are received from a first computer device. A test plan is developed for the patient user. A prescription for the test plan is created and transmitted to a second computing device associated with an entity that executes the prescription, and test results are received from the second computing device. Medical advice is determined in accordance with at least one of the demographic information associated, the responses, and the test results. A claim is generated and transmitted to an insurance claim adjudication system. Payment for charges paid by an insurance provider is received and an invoice for charges paid by the patient user is sent to a payment system associated with the patient user. | 05-01-2014 |
20140156299 | System for Coordinating Healthcare Services - A system for coordinating healthcare services includes a patient communication engine in which information associated with a patient user is received from a first computing device. Queries are transmitted to the first computing device for display and responses to the queries are received from the first computing device. A test plan is developed for the patient user in accordance information from the patient user and the responses. A prescription is created for the test plan and transmitted to a second computing device associated with an entity that executes the prescription for the test plan. Test results of the patient user associated with the prescription are received. Medical advice that the physician will communicate to the patient user is determined and a summary report of the medical advice is developed and transmitted to at least one of a third computing device associated with the physician and the first computing device. | 06-05-2014 |
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20080268458 | Method of Preparing Nucleic Acids for Detection - A method is provided for preparing a test sample for detecting a predetermined target nucleic acid. The method includes the steps of providing a test probe comprising an oligonucleotide attached to a nanoparticle and providing a hybridization unit containing the test sample and the test probe, wherein said hybridization unit further includes a target sample substrate and a distribution manifold coupled to a first side of the substrate. The method further includes the steps of clamping a processing fluids manifold to the distribution manifold of the hybridization unit, denaturing the test sample and preparing the test sample for detecting the predetermined target nucleic acid by pumping a plurality of processing fluids between the processing fluids source manifold and distribution manifold to hybridize the test probe and predetermined target nucleic acid to the target sample substrate, to wash the hybridized sample and to amplify a detectable parameter of the hybridized sample. | 10-30-2008 |
20110008907 | SYSTEM USING SELF-CONTAINED PROCESSING MODULE FOR DETECTING NUCLEIC ACIDS - A method and apparatus are provided for processing a nucleic acid. The apparatus includes a disposable self-contained processing module that contains the nucleic acid and substantially all of the fluids to effect a nanoparticle hybridization test, a pump coupled to the processing module, a valving system disposed between the pump and processing module and a control system coupled to the pump and valving system causing the processing fluids to interact with the nucleic acid to effect a sandwich hybridization test using nanoparticles. | 01-13-2011 |
20120063653 | METHOD FOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF A TARGET ANALYTE IN A TEST SPOT - An apparatus and method for imaging metallic nanoparticles is provided. Preferably, the invention provides for an apparatus and method for detection of gold colloid particles and for accurate reporting to the operator. The apparatus includes a substrate holder for holding the substrate, a processor and memory device, an imaging module, an illumination module, a power module, an input module, and an output module. The apparatus may have a stationary substrate holder and imaging module which are proximate to one another. The apparatus provided for a compact sized system without the need for complex motorized devices to move the camera across the substrate. Further, the apparatus and method provide for automatic detection of the spots/wells on the substrate, automatic quantification of the spots on the substrate, and automatic interpretation of the spots based on decision statistics. | 03-15-2012 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20130042559 | WALL CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM - A wall construction system includes a plurality of leveling blocks arranged in a first course wherein each leveling block including an upper surface, a wall defining a leveling block void, and at least one leveling component having a leveling plate that engages the wall and at least one threaded adjuster extending through the plate. A plurality of field blocks is arranged in a second course atop the first course wherein each field block includes a lower surface that interfits with the upper surface of at least one of the leveling blocks and a wall defining a field block void aligned with the leveling block void of the one leveling block. A cementitious material is disposed in an aligned field block void and leveling block void of at least one of the field blocks and at least one of the leveling blocks, respectively. | 02-21-2013 |
20130152489 | WALL CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM - A leveling block for a wall construction system includes an upper surface, a lower surface, and a wall extending at least partially between the upper and lower surfaces and defining a leveling block void. A leveling plate engages the lower surface wherein the leveling plate includes a bore for receiving a threaded bolt having a contact surface and the threaded bolt extends into the leveling block void. The threaded bolt is adapted to be threaded to a desired position relative to the leveling plate to permit the contact surface to be positioned at a desired vertical position relative to the lower surface of the block such that the upper surface of the block is disposed substantially in a particular orientation when the block is placed on a surface. | 06-20-2013 |
20130312353 | WALL CONSTRUCTION BLOCK - A wall construction block includes a front surface, a back surface, an upper surface, a lower surface, and a plurality of webs extending between the front and rear surfaces to define at least one void. The front surface and back surface have first vertical ends and second vertical ends opposite the first vertical ends. The wall construction block further includes structures on the first vertical ends defining an interior protrusion and a shoulder, and structures on the second vertical ends defining an outer protrusion and a recess. The interior protrusions of the first vertical ends are adapted to interfit with the recesses on the second vertical ends of an adjacent wall construction block, and a channel is defined that extends in a height direction and is adapted to channel a fluid. | 11-28-2013 |
20130312359 | WALL CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM - A wall construction system includes a first plurality of leveling blocks arranged in a first course and a second plurality of field blocks arranged in a second course atop the first course. Each leveling block has a leveling plate that engages a lower surface of the leveling block and includes a bore for receiving a threaded bolt having a contact surface. The threaded bolt is adapted to be threaded to a desired position relative to the leveling plate to permit the contact surface to be positioned at a desired vertical position relative to the lower surface of the block such that the upper surface of the block is disposed substantially in a particular orientation when the block is placed on a surface. Each field block includes a lower surface that interfits with the upper surface of at least one of the leveling blocks. | 11-28-2013 |
20140059829 | BLIND, KEYED DOVETAIL JOINT - A joint structure includes a tenon and a mortise groove. The tenon has a distal end and a proximal end integral with and extending from a first surface, wherein the distal end includes a planar surface and is wider than the proximal end. The mortise groove has a receiving end and a retaining end formed in a second surface. The first and second surfaces are beveled, and the mortise groove is adapted to receive the tenon such that the tenon is slidable from the receiving end to the retaining end to maintain the first and second surfaces in stationary placement with respect to one another. | 03-06-2014 |
20150308114 | WALL CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM AND COMPONENT THEREOF - A wall construction system includes a first block having a first surface and a first void and a second block having a second surface and a second void. The second block is positioned atop the first block to define an interface plane at the adjacent first and second surfaces. The wall construction system further includes a shear member encased within cementitious material within the first and second voids at the interface plane. The cementitious material engages opposing walls of the first and second voids. | 10-29-2015 |
20150308698 | WALL CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM AND COMPONENT THEREOF - A wall construction system comprises a number of courses of masonry construction blocks stacked one atop another in any desired pattern, such as a running bond pattern. One or more fluid conduits are disposed in thermal communication with one or more of the masonry construction blocks and one or more fluids are passed through the fluid conduits. The fluid(s) may comprise one or more liquids, one or more gases, or a combination of liquid(s) and gas(es). The fluid(s) can transfer heat between an enclosed environment, such as a room, and the material of the masonry construction blocks. | 10-29-2015 |
20150368901 | Wall Construction System and Component Thereof - A wall construction system comprises a number of courses of masonry construction blocks stacked one atop another in any desired pattern, such as a running bond pattern. One or more fluid conduits are disposed in thermal communication with one or more of the masonry construction blocks and one or more fluids are passed through the fluid conduits. The fluid(s) may comprise one or more liquids, one or more gases, or a combination of liquid(s) and gas(es). The fluid(s) can transfer heat between an enclosed environment, such as a room, and the material of the masonry construction blocks. | 12-24-2015 |