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Ben Wirz, Broomfield, CO US
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20140015493 | SELF-OPTIMIZING POWER TRANSFER - A method is disclosed for charging a power source of a device. The method is performed by one or more processors. The one or more processors detect that a charging interface of the device and a charging interface of a charging dock are misaligned when the device is placed into contact or operational proximity with the charging dock. The device is automatically caused to move relative to the charging dock to achieve alignment. | 01-16-2014 |
Brandon P. Wirz, Kuna, ID US
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20130175698 | Integrated Circuit Constructions Having Through Substrate Vias And Methods Of Forming Integrated Circuit Constructions Having Through Substrate Vias - An integrated circuit construction includes a stack of two or more integrated circuit substrates. At least one of the substrates includes through substrate vias (TSVs) individually comprising opposing ends. A conductive bond pad is adjacent one of the ends on one side of the one substrate. A conductive solder mass is adjacent the other end projecting elevationally on the other side of the one substrate. Individual of the solder masses are bonded to a respective bond pad on an immediately adjacent substrate of the stack. Epoxy flux surrounds the individual solder masses. An epoxy material different in composition from the epoxy flux surrounds the epoxy flux on the individual solder masses. Methods of forming integrated circuit constructions are also disclosed. | 07-11-2013 |
20130299986 | METHODS FOR FORMING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE PACKAGES WITH PHOTOIMAGEABLE DIELECTRIC ADHESIVE MATERIAL, AND RELATED SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE PACKAGES - Methods for forming semiconductor device packages include applying a photoimageable dielectric adhesive material to a major surface of a semiconductor die and at least partially over conductive elements on the semiconductor die. The photoimageable dielectric adhesive material may be removed from over the conductive elements. The conductive elements are aligned with and bonded to bond pads of a substrate, and the semiconductor die and the substrate are adhered with the photoimageable dielectric adhesive material. A semiconductor device package includes at least one semiconductor die including conductive structures thereon, a substrate including bond pads thereon that are physically and electrically connected to the conductive structures, and a developed photoimageable dielectric adhesive material disposed between the semiconductor die and the substrate around and between adjacent conductive structures. | 11-14-2013 |
20150137353 | UNDER-BUMP METAL STRUCTURES FOR INTERCONNECTING SEMICONDUCTOR DIES OR PACKAGES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present technology is directed to manufacturing semiconductor dies with under-bump metal (UBM) structures for die-to-die and/or package-to-package interconnects or other types of interconnects. In one embodiment, a method for forming under-bump metal (UBM) structures on a semiconductor die comprises constructing a UBM pillar by plating a first material onto first areas of a seed structure and depositing a second material over the first material. The first material has first electrical potential and the second material has a second electrical potential greater than the first electrical potential. The method further comprises reducing the difference in the electrical potential between the first material and the second material, and then removing second areas of the seed structure between the UBM pillars thereby forming UBM structures on the semiconductor die. | 05-21-2015 |
20150333014 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND METHODS FOR BACKSIDE PHOTO ALIGNMENT - Various embodiments of microelectronic devices and methods of manufacturing are described herein. In one embodiment, a method for aligning an electronic feature to a through-substrate via includes forming a self-aligned alignment feature having a wall around at least a portion of the TSV and aligning a photolithography tool to the self-aligned alignment feature. In some embodiments, the self-aligned alignment feature is defined by the topography of a seed material at a backside of the device. | 11-19-2015 |
Christian H. Wirz, Muenchen DE
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20090025317 | Arrangement for closing building openings in a water tight manner - The invention relates to an arrangement for closing building openings in a watertight manner, wherein a frame is arranged at right angles on a watertight, stable covering panel, all the way round the latter and at a constant spacing from a wall of the building opening, and at least one pressure hose with an openable and closable pressure-hose connection is arranged all the way round the frame, and a periphery of the covering panel that projects beyond the building opening has, on the building side, an all-round sealing element and at least one swing-away handle is arranged on the outside of the covering panel, and projecting parts of the building opening are surrounded by the periphery of the covering panel such that the periphery of the covering panel, with the all-round sealing element, encloses the building opening in a watertight manner. | 01-29-2009 |
Christopher R. Wirz, Lancaster, CA US
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20120318294 | CORE UN-BLOCKING ROLLER BRUSH - An unblocking roller for removing excess material from the openings of cells of a honeycomb core is disclosed. The unblocking roller includes a cylindrical core having a center axis and a plurality of clusters each comprising a plurality of bristles. Each of the plurality of bristles of each cluster is coupled to the core at a first end and projecting outward from the core. Each bristle projects a minimum of a first distance from the core. Each cluster is separated from adjacent clusters by at least a second distance that is at least 20% of the first distance. | 12-20-2012 |
20120321800 | CORE STRIPING MECHANISM - A system for creating a reference mark on a honeycomb core is disclosed. The core has cells that pass from a top face to a bottom face. The system includes a support surface configured to position the honeycomb core, a mounting plate configured to move along a defined path proximate to the top surface of the honeycomb core when positioned on the support surface, and a first nozzle coupled to the mounting plate. The first nozzle is configured to apply a marking material to a portion of the top face of the honeycomb core as the mounting plate passes along the defined path. | 12-20-2012 |
Christopher R. Wirz, Corning, NY US
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20130290209 | CrowdSourced Wiki Resume - A new method for professionals to post their experience, expertise, and interests—while keeping this content understandable to a wide range of colleagues, up to date with current industry standards and definitions, and mediated of errors and misrepresentation. | 10-31-2013 |
Christopher Robert Wirz, Corning, NY US
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20140101895 | Reusable Bag Closing, Content Dispensing, and Preservation Device - This application describes a new, reusable device for temporarily convening the single opening of a bag into a sealable dispenser, consisting of a closing apparatus that is held shut by a latching mechanism. | 04-17-2014 |
Derek Wirz, Ooltewah, TN US
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20140100888 | Method to Identify Potential Workers Compensation Customers and Mapping Their Location - A system and method of acquiring from databases, potential customers that an insurance producer or software subscriber (user) desires to sell workers compensation insurance, utilizing their potential customers address(es), the potential customers insurance company(ies) names (past and present), their pricing basis, and other information such as industry type(s), classification(s) and rating information. The system also compares user's pricing levels from user's insurance companies with the current/expiring insurance that a potential customer may have. The system also coordinates the said address(es) with a mapping database or global positioning system (GPS) to assist the user in locating the potential customers as well as allowing the producer's office to track each visit. The system also integrates the said information into a workers compensation insurance application and request for loss runs from current and previous insurance carriers of potential customers so that the insurance carriers of user may consider the risk of potential customers. | 04-10-2014 |
Friedrich Wirz, Haselau DE
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20130055987 | INTERNAL COMBUSTION RECIPROCATING PISTON ENGINE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - Internal combustion reciprocating piston engine and method for operating an internal combustion reciprocating piston engine which works according to the Diesel process and has at least one cylinder ( | 03-07-2013 |
Holger Wirz, Bochum DE
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20140243042 | Methods And Apparatus For Reducing The Impact Of RF Interference Based On Estimation Of Colored Noise - A mobile device having first and second RF transceivers performs a communication function in accordance with a communication protocol of the second RF transceiver. During performance of this function, the mobile device estimates the RF interference on a channel of the first RF transceiver, and stores parameters which characterize the estimated RF interference in association with an identifier corresponding to the function. These actions are repeated for a plurality of channels of the first RF transceiver, as well as for a plurality of different communication functions. When performing a communication function again, the mobile device receives an identifier corresponding to the function and retrieves stored parameters corresponding to the received identifier. The mobile device applies the retrieved parameters to the first RF transceiver for reducing the adverse effect of RF interference during reception on the channel of the first RF transceiver. | 08-28-2014 |
Holger Wirz, Brookline, MA US
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20100038076 | EXPANDABLE TUBULARS FOR USE IN GEOLOGIC STRUCTURES - An expandable tubular includes a plurality of leaves formed from sheet material that have curved surfaces. The leaves extend around a portion or fully around the diameter of the tubular structure. Some of the adjacent leaves of the tubular are coupled together. The tubular is compressed to a smaller diameter so that it can be inserted through previously deployed tubular assemblies. Once the tubular is properly positioned, it is deployed and coupled or not coupled to a previously deployed tubular assembly. The inventive tubular is useful for all types of wells and boreholes. | 02-18-2010 |
Holger Wirz, Dusseldorf DE
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20080205318 | Apparatus, method and computer program product providing power optimization in battery powered communication devices - A method includes determining, based on a received network device resource allocation for an impending operational period, whether a power saving mode can be entered, and if the power saving mode can be entered, selectively controlling at least one of clock signals and power supply voltages of at least a baseband portion of a receiver. Also disclosed is an apparatus that operates in accordance with the method. | 08-28-2008 |
Holger Wirz, Medford, MA US
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20120115705 | DISPOSABLE SEPARATOR/CONCENTRATOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for separation and concentration of particles from liquid and fluid samples. In some embodiments, the separation/concentration is achieved by sequential centrifugation steps. In particular, one aspect of the invention relates to a separation/concentration device which comprises at least a first chamber ( | 05-10-2012 |
20120122831 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR RAPID DETECTION OF BACTERIAL ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE/SUSCEPTIBILITY - Described herein is a method and a device for expediting delivery of an agent to a damaged bacterial cell. In one embodiment, the methods and devices are useful for screening candidate antibiotics. In another embodiment, the methods and devices described herein are used to determine susceptibility of bacteria to an antibiotic. The methods also provide a method for determining an appropriate antibiotic to treat an individual having a bacterial infection. | 05-17-2012 |
20120267949 | SYSTEM FOR WAVE ENERGY HARVESTING EMPLOYING TRANSPORT OF STORED ENERGY - A system employs wave energy harvesting apparatus and a water vessel (e.g., a ship) carrying an energy storage apparatus (e.g., array of batteries). The energy harvesting apparatus is preferably also carried by the water vessel, but may be fixed or carried by a separate water vessel. The water vessel is operated in an energy storing mode at an energy harvesting location subject to wave activity, during which the energy storage apparatus stores energy from the wave activity as harvested by the energy harvesting apparatus. The water vessel is operated in an energy transporting mode to transport the stored energy from the energy harvesting location to an energy releasing location (preferably onshore, but may be offshore) having a connection to an electrical power grid. The water vessel is operated at the energy releasing location in an energy releasing mode in which the stored energy is transformed into appropriate AC electricity supplied to the electrical power grid. | 10-25-2012 |
20140273046 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR RAPID DETECTION OF BACTERIAL ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE/SUSCEPTIBILITY - Described herein is a method and a device for expediting delivery of an agent to a damaged bacterial cell. In one embodiment, the methods and devices are useful for screening candidate antibiotics. In another embodiment, the methods and devices described herein are used to determine susceptibility of bacteria to an antibiotic. The methods also provide a method for determining an appropriate antibiotic to treat an individual having a bacterial infection. | 09-18-2014 |
20150159622 | SYSTEM FOR WAVE ENERGY HARVESTING EMPLOYING TRANSPORT OF STORED ENERGY - A system employs wave energy harvesting apparatus and a water vessel (e.g., a ship) carrying an energy storage apparatus (e.g., array of batteries). The energy harvesting apparatus is preferably also carried by the water vessel, but may be fixed or carried by a separate water vessel. The water vessel is operated in an energy storing mode at an energy harvesting location subject to wave activity, during which the energy storage apparatus stores energy from the wave activity as harvested by the energy harvesting apparatus. The water vessel is operated in an energy transporting mode to transport the stored energy from the energy harvesting location to an energy releasing location (preferably onshore, but may be offshore) having a connection to an electrical power grid. The water vessel is operated at the energy releasing location in an energy releasing mode in which the stored energy is transformed into appropriate AC electricity supplied to the electrical power grid. | 06-11-2015 |
Holger Wirz, Medord, MA US
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20150316451 | System and Method for Automatic Plant Tissue Sampling - An automatic plant tissue sampler and a method for operating the same are provided. The sampler can include a plant handler configured to transport a plurality of plants to an imager. The imager may be configured to image plants to identify a sampling location. The automatic plant tissue sampler also includes a sampler configured to remove a tissue sample from the sampling location of plants, and a collection vessel configured to receive the tissue samples. The automatic plant tissue sampler may transport a plurality of plants to an imager and images the plurality of plants to identify a sampling location. The automatic plant tissue sampler can remove a tissue sample from the sampling location of the plurality of plants and store the tissue samples in a collection vessel for testing. | 11-05-2015 |
Joseph H. Wirz, Duluth, MN US
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20110014425 | FIBERBOARD AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - Fiberboards and methods for making the same. The fiberboard can include two or more compressed fibers; less than 10 wt % of resin and wax, based on total weight of the fibers; and a coating comprising at least one colorant, wherein the colorant covers at least 70% of the fiberboard surface. | 01-20-2011 |
Kai Wirz, Cologne X2 DE
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20140306141 | SILOXANE-CONTAINING FIRE EXTINGUISHING FOAM - The invention relates to fire extinguishing foams or concentrates thereof, these comprising a carbohydrate-containing siloxane surfactant. | 10-16-2014 |
Kai Oliver Wirz, Köln DE
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20160001115 | CARBOSILANE CONTAINING FIRE-EXTINGUISHING FOAM - The invention relates to fire-extinguishing foams or concentrates, which include a carbohydrate containing silane surfactant. | 01-07-2016 |
Margit Wirz, Polch DE
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20110022009 | Self-destructing transdermal therapeutic system having improved functionality and efficacy - The invention relates to a self-destructing transdermal therapeutic system (TTS), preferably in the form of a transdermal patch, that includes an active ingredient, an agent rendering the active ingredient useless, and a perforation mechanism. The perforation mechanism allows a mobile phase to reach an agent that is capable of rendering the active ingredient useless after removing the TTS after use. The agent then comes into contact with the active ingredient and destroys the active ingredient in the presence of the mobile phase. | 01-27-2011 |
20120129415 | Destructive Disposal of Medical Active Ingredients in Transdermal Therapeutic Systems - The invention relates to a multilayered structure used in the destructive disposal of medical active ingredients contained in transdermal therapeutic systems (=TTS). The structure has a multi-layer design and contains at least one layer having agents embedded therein and at least one fiber layer. It may additionally include a protective layer. The structure according to the invention is stored separately from the TTS. The separately stored structure is brought into contact with the TTS after use of the TTS. | 05-24-2012 |
20130226108 | Self-destructing transdermal therapeutic system having improved functionality and efficacy - The invention relates to a self-destructing transdermal therapeutic system (TTS), preferably in the form of a transdermal patch, that includes an active ingredient, an agent rendering the active ingredient useless, and a perforation mechanism. The perforation mechanism allows a mobile phase to reach the agent that is capable of rendering the active ingredient useless after removing the TTS after use. The agent then comes into contact with the active ingredient and destroys the active ingredient in the presence of the mobile phase. | 08-29-2013 |
Paul Wirz, Forstinning DE
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20140001020 | ELECTRICAL SNAP-ACTION SWITCH | 01-02-2014 |
Richard E. Wirz, Los Angeles, CA US
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20140363303 | WIND TURBINE BLADE WITH BIPLANE SECTION - A hybrid turbine blade having a box beam assembly structure and method of designing such a hybrid turbine blade are disclosed. The box beam assembly provides the primary structure for supporting loads on the blade, and comprises oppositely positioned spar caps joined by oppositely positioned shear webs. For a portion of the blade, the box beam assembly further comprises a root buildup. In one embodiment, the shear webs comprise foam core sandwiched between two biaxial fiber-reinforced plastic laminates (FRP), the spar caps comprise uniaxial FRP laminates, and the root buildup comprises triaxial FRP laminates. The blades are designed using a novel inside-out method, wherein the box beam is first designed to support expected loads, and an aerodynamic surface is then designed to be supported by the box beam. The blade may be constructed in segments that are joined with connectors that engage the box beam structure. | 12-11-2014 |
20150060008 | HIGH-DENSITY, HIGH-TEMPERATURE THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL - A thermal energy storage (TES) system that uses an elemental material (e.g., elemental sulfur) as an energy storage material is disclosed. The energy storage material is separately stored from a heat transfer fluid. For example, the energy storage material can be sealed within one or more corrosion-resistant containers that are further contained within an outer shell. A heat transfer fluid flows through the shell via an inlet and an outlet, over and around the containers. A TES system may include an energy source that receives thermal energy intermittently, and a steam generator. | 03-05-2015 |
20150128560 | MAGNETICALLY SHIELDED MINIATURE HALL THRUSTER - Magnetically shielded miniature Hall thrusters are disclosed that use a unique magnetic field topology that prevents the magnetic field lines from intersecting the discharge channel walls in the acceleration region of the thruster. Instead, the lines of force originating from both the inner and outer pole pieces curve around the downstream edges of the discharge channel and follow the channel walls towards the anode. This unique field topology results in low electron temperature at the discharge channel walls while eliminating strong electric field components that would otherwise lead to high erosion rates and power deposition from ion acceleration into the channel walls. | 05-14-2015 |
Richard E. Wirz, Altadena, CA US
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20120328434 | INTEGRATED WIND TURBINE - An integrated wind turbine. Each turbine blade has a flexible skin. Openings in the leading edge lead to one or more inflation chambers for ram air inflation during operation. A pivotal connection with the support post allows the plurality of turbine blades to yaw such that the rotor plane remains substantially perpendicular to the wind direction. The wind turbine may also include self-deploying drag vanes that extend away from the flexible skin when the wind speed is greater than the speed of the airfoil. | 12-27-2012 |
20130236327 | ADVANCED AERODYNAMIC AND STRUCTURAL BLADE AND WING DESIGN - An airfoil having an inboard blade section ( | 09-12-2013 |