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20100217234 | Catheter With Skived Tubular Member - An elongate shaft of a medical catheter including a thermoset polymeric tubular member including a skived distal portion. The skived distal portion includes a distally extending trough having a convex surface and a concave surface. A thermoplastic tubular sleeve may be positioned over at least a portion of the skived distal portion of the thermoset polymeric tubular member. In some instances, the thermoplastic tubular sleeve includes a crescent-shaped tubular portion defining a crescent-shaped lumen. The trough of the skived distal portion may extend through the crescent-shaped lumen. The thermoplastic tubular sleeve is thermally bonded to the inner and outer tubular members of a distal section of the elongate shaft at a guidewire port joint. | 08-26-2010 |
20120059336 | Catheter with Skived Tubular Member - An elongate shaft of a medical catheter including a thermoset polymeric tubular member including a skived distal portion. The skived distal portion includes a distally extending trough having a convex surface and a concave surface. A thermoplastic tubular sleeve may be positioned over at least a portion of the skived distal portion of the thermoset polymeric tubular member. In some instances, the thermoplastic tubular sleeve includes a crescent-shaped tubular portion defining a crescent-shaped lumen. The trough of the skived distal portion may extend through the crescent-shaped lumen. The thermoplastic tubular sleeve is thermally bonded to the inner and outer tubular members of a distal section of the elongate shaft at a guidewire port joint. | 03-08-2012 |
20120296364 | BALLOON CATHETER - Balloon catheter and methods for making and using balloon catheters are disclosed. An example balloon catheter may include a proximal shaft. A midshaft may be attached to the proximal shaft. The midshaft may have an outer wall. A distal shaft may be attached to the midshaft. A balloon may be coupled to the distal shaft. An inflation lumen may be defined that extends from the proximal shaft, through the midshaft, and into the distal shaft. The inflation lumen may be in fluid communication with the balloon. A support member may be attached to the outer wall of the midshaft. | 11-22-2012 |
20120296366 | BALLOON CATHETER WITH IMPROVED PUSHABILITY - Balloon catheter and methods for making and using balloon catheters are disclosed. An example balloon catheter may include a proximal shaft. A midshaft may be attached to the proximal shaft. The midshaft may have an outer wall. A distal shaft may be attached to the midshaft. A balloon may be coupled to the distal shaft. An inflation lumen may be defined that extends from the proximal shaft, through the midshaft, and into the distal shaft. The inflation lumen may be in fluid communication with the balloon. A core wire may be disposed within the inflation lumen and may be attached to the midshaft. | 11-22-2012 |
20130331782 | CATHETER WITH SKIVED TUBULAR MEMBER - An elongate shaft of a medical catheter including a thermoset polymeric tubular member including a skived distal portion. The skived distal portion includes a distally extending trough having a convex surface and a concave surface. A thermoplastic tubular sleeve may be positioned over at least a portion of the skived distal portion of the thermoset polymeric tubular member. In some instances, the thermoplastic tubular sleeve includes a crescent-shaped tubular portion defining a crescent-shaped lumen. The trough of the skived distal portion may extend through the crescent-shaped lumen. The thermoplastic tubular sleeve is thermally bonded to the inner and outer tubular members of a distal section of the elongate shaft at a guidewire port joint. | 12-12-2013 |
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20080296479 | Polymer X-Ray Window with Diamond Support Structure - A high strength window for a radiation detection system has a plurality of ribs comprising diamond material. The plurality of ribs defines a grid having openings therein. The tops of the ribs terminate generally in a common plane and the height of the ribs is sufficiently thin to allow some radiation to pass directly through the diamond material of the ribs. The high strength window also has a support frame around a perimeter of the grid. A layer of thin polymer film material is disposed over and spans the plurality of ribs and openings to pass radiation therethrough. A radiation detection system comprises a high strength window as described above and a sensor behind the window. The sensor is configured to detect radiation that passes thought the window. | 12-04-2008 |
20080296518 | X-Ray Window with Grid Structure - A high strength window for a radiation detection system includes a plurality of intersecting ribs defining a grid having openings therein with tops of the ribs terminate substantially in a common plane. The intersecting ribs are oriented non-perpendicularly with respect to each other and define non-rectangular openings. The window also includes a support frame around a perimeter of the plurality of intersecting ribs, and a film disposed over and spanning the plurality of intersecting ribs and openings. The film is configured to pass radiation therethrough. An associated radiation detection system includes a sensor disposed behind the window. The sensor is configured to detect radiation passing through the high strength window. | 12-04-2008 |
20090173897 | Radiation Window With Coated Silicon Support Structure - A window for a radiation detection system includes a frame with an aperture therein configured to receive radiation therethrough. A plurality of silicon ribs span the aperture and are carried by the frame. A coating substantially envelopes each of the plurality of silicon ribs. A thin film covers the aperture and is carried by the plurality of silicon ribs and is configured to pass radiation therethrough. | 07-09-2009 |
20100243895 | X-RAY WINDOW WITH GRID STRUCTURE - A window for a radiation detection system includes a plurality of intersecting ribs oriented non-perpendicularly with respect to each other. The plurality of intersecting ribs defines non-rectangular openings therebetween. A support frame is disposed around a perimeter of the plurality of intersecting ribs. A film is disposed over and spans the openings to pass radiation therethrough. The film and the plurality of intersecting ribs are integrally formed from a same material including a polymer. | 09-30-2010 |
20110121179 | X-RAY WINDOW WITH BERYLLIUM SUPPORT STRUCTURE - A high strength window for a radiation detection system has a plurality of ribs comprising beryllium material. There are openings between the plurality of ribs. The tops of the ribs terminate generally in a common plane. The high strength window also has a support frame around a perimeter of the ribs. A layer of thin polymer film material is disposed over and spans the plurality of ribs and openings to pass radiation therethrough. A radiation detection system comprises a high strength window as described above and a sensor behind the window. The sensor is configured to detect radiation that passes through the window. | 05-26-2011 |
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20110160087 | METHOD FOR INCREASING EFFICIENCY OF GERMPLASM SCREENING IN PLANT TRANSFORMATION - A method for increasing efficiency of germplasm screening for transformability may include providing a plurality of lines of plant target tissue to be transformed, characterizing each of the lines to provide characterization data, the characterization data comprises DNA or nucleic acid delivery technique response data and tissue culture response data, eliminating one or more of the plurality of lines based on the characterization data without performing transformation of the plurality of lines, such that a subset of the plurality of lines remains, and performing transformation experiments on the subset of the plurality of lines. The method may also include selecting a DNA or nucleic acid delivery technique protocol and a tissue culture protocol prior to the characterization. | 06-30-2011 |
20110165561 | DIRECT AND CONTINUOUS ROOT ALONE OR ROOT/SHOOT PRODUCTION FROM TRANSGENIC EVENTS DERIVED FROM GREEN REGENERATIVE TISSUES AND ITS APPLICATIONS - The present invention provides assays and methods for efficiently testing a polynucleotide of interest for a phenotype in a root. In some embodiments, the assays and methods include regenerating green tissue that is transgenic for at least one polynucleotide of interest into one or more transgenic plantlets that have at least one transgenic root. Further provided are methods of making a root assay by contacting green tissue with a first rooting medium to produce a plantlet and a plurality of roots. Additionally provided are methods of assaying for insecticidal activity on a live root. Accordingly provided herein is a substantially contamination-free, root bioassay. Further provided are methods of identifying a promoter having activity in a root. | 07-07-2011 |
20120071348 | METHODS FOR LARGE SCALE FUNCTIONAL EVALUATION OF NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCES IN PLANTS - The present invention provides for rapid and large scale evaluation of expression of, or function of, nucleotide sequences in plants. The invention comprises three specific components which provide for fast and large scale evaluation of nucleotide sequences. The first component includes delivery in either a single event a library of different engineered vectors or a single engineered vector for a single target nucleotide sequence comprising sequences the function of which is desired to be known in plant cells. Surprisingly, applicants have discovered that, the introduction of multiple vectors to plant cells predominantly results in individual transgenic plants which contain only a single transformation event. The second feature of the invention involves a highly transformable, fast cycling and/or miniature size plant and the final step involves mass scale analysis of T0 plants for various phenotypes and plasmid rescue to identify the nucleotide sequence present in a particular phenotype. | 03-22-2012 |
20120329674 | METHODS FOR LARGE SCALE FUNCTIONAL EVALUATION OF NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCES IN PLANTS - The present invention provides for rapid and large scale evaluation of expression of, or function of, nucleotide sequences in plants. The invention comprises three specific components which provide for fast and large scale evaluation of nucleotide sequences. The first component includes delivery in either a single event a library of different engineered vectors or a single engineered vector for a single target nucleotide sequence comprising sequences the function of which is desired to be known in plant cells. Surprisingly, applicants have discovered that, the introduction of multiple vectors to plant cells predominantly results in individual transgenic plants which contain only a single transformation event. The second feature of the invention involves a highly transformable, fast cycling and/or miniature size plant and the final step involves mass scale analysis of T0 plants for various phenotypes and plasmid rescue to identify the nucleotide sequence present in a particular phenotype. | 12-27-2012 |
20130145500 | METHOD FOR INCREASING EFFICIENCY OF GERMPLASM SCREENING IN PLANT TRANSFORMATION - A method for increasing efficiency of germplasm screening for transformability may include providing a plurality of lines of plant target tissue to be transformed, characterizing each of the lines to provide characterization data, the characterization data comprises DNA or nucleic acid delivery technique response data and tissue culture response data, eliminating one or more of the plurality of lines based on the characterization data without performing transformation of the plurality of lines, such that a subset of the plurality of lines remains, and performing transformation experiments on the subset of the plurality of lines. The method may also include selecting a DNA or nucleic acid delivery technique protocol and a tissue culture protocol prior to the characterization. | 06-06-2013 |
20140007300 | METHOD FOR INCREASING EFFICIENCY OF GERMPLASM SCREENING IN PLANT TRANSFORMATION | 01-02-2014 |
20150037807 | Direct and Continuous Root Alone or Root/Shoot Production from Transgenic Events Derived from Green Regenerative Tissues and Its Applications - The present invention provides assays and methods for efficiently testing a polynucleotide of interest for a phenotype in a root. In some embodiments, the assays and methods include regenerating green tissue that is transgenic for at least one polynucleotide of interest into one or more transgenic plantlets that have at least one transgenic root. Further provided are methods of making a root assay by contacting green tissue with a first rooting medium to produce a plantlet and a plurality of roots. Additionally provided are methods of assaying for insecticidal activity on a live root. Accordingly provided herein is a substantially contamination-free, root bioassay. Further provided are methods of identifying a promoter having activity in a root. | 02-05-2015 |
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20120129229 | Yeast Expressing Cellulases for Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation Using Cellulose - Host cells, comprising | 05-24-2012 |
20130273555 | Detoxification of Biomass Derived Acetate Via Metabolic Conversion to Ethanol, Acetone, Isopropanol, or Ethyl Acetate - One aspect of the invention relates to a genetically modified thermophilic or mesophilic microorganism, wherein a first native gene is partially, substantially, or completely deleted, silenced, inactivated, or down-regulated, which first native gene encodes a first native enzyme involved in the metabolic production of an organic acid or a salt thereof, thereby increasing the native ability of said thermophilic or mesophilic microorganism to produce lactate or acetate as a fermentation product. In certain embodiments, the aforementioned microorganism further comprises a first non-native gene, which first non-native gene encodes a first non-native enzyme involved in the metabolic production of lactate or acetate. Another aspect of the invention relates to a process for converting lignocellulosic biomass to lactate or acetate, comprising contacting lignocellulosic biomass with a genetically modified thermophilic or mesophilic microorganism. | 10-17-2013 |
20130323822 | Yeast Expressing Saccharolytic Enzymes for Consolidated Bioprocessing Using Starch and Cellulose - The present invention is directed to a yeast strain, or strains, secreting a full suite, or any subset of that full suite, of enzymes to hydrolyze corn starch, corn fiber, lignocellulose, (including enzymes that hydrolyze linkages in cellulose, hemicellulose, and between lignin and carbohydrates) and to utilize pentose sugars (xylose and arabinose). The invention is also directed to the set of proteins that are well expressed in yeast for each category of enzymatic activity. The resulting strain, or strains can be used to hydrolyze starch and cellulose simultaneously. The resulting strain, or strains can be also metabolically engineered to produce less glycerol and uptake acetate. The resulting strain, or strains can also be used to produce ethanol from granular starch without liquefaction. The resulting strain, or strains, can be further used to reduce the amount of external enzyme needed to hydrolyze a biomass feedstock during an Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation (SSF) process, or to increase the yield of ethanol during SSF at current saccharolytic enzyme loadings. In addition, multiple enzymes of the present invention can be co-expressed in cells of the invention to provide synergistic digestive action on biomass feedstock. In some aspects, host cells expressing different heterologous saccharolytic enzymes can also be co-cultured together and used to produce ethanol from biomass feedstock. | 12-05-2013 |
20140308724 | Yeast Expressing Saccharolytic Enzymes for Consolidated Bioprocessing Using Starch and Cellulose - The present invention is directed to a yeast strain, or strains, secreting a full suite, or any subset of that full suite, of enzymes to hydrolyze corn starch, corn fiber, lignocellulose, (including enzymes that hydrolyze linkages in cellulose, hemicellulose, and between lignin and carbohydrates) and to utilize pentose sugars (xylose and arabinose). The invention is also directed to the set of proteins that are well expressed in yeast for each category of enzymatic activity. The resulting strain, or strains can be used to hydrolyze starch and cellulose simultaneously. The resulting strain, or strains can be also metabolically engineered to produce less glycerol and uptake acetate. The resulting strain, or strains can also be used to produce ethanol from granular starch without liquefaction. The resulting strain, or strains, can be further used to reduce the amount of external enzyme needed to hydrolyze a biomass feedstock during an Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation (SSF) process, or to increase the yield of ethanol during SSF at current saccharolytic enzyme loadings. In addition, multiple enzymes of the present invention can be co-expressed in cells of the invention to provide synergistic digestive action on biomass feedstock. In some aspects, host cells expressing different heterologous saccharolytic enzymes can also be co-cultured together and used to produce ethanol from biomass feedstock. | 10-16-2014 |
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20090085669 | Method and apparatus to enhance linearity and efficiency in an RF power amplifier - Dynamic biasing techniques are used to enhance both linearity and efficiency within a transistor power amplifier. In at least one embodiment, as the power level being processed by a transistor increases toward a saturation point, a transistor is moved from class B or class AB operation toward class A operation. This increases the linearity of operation (because class A operation is typically highly linear) without a corresponding decrease in efficiency (because efficiency typically peaks near saturation). Similarly, as the power level decreases from the saturation point, the transistor is moved from class A or class AB operation toward class B operation. This increases the efficiency (because class B operation is more efficient than class A or AB), while having little effect on linearity (because operation is moving away from saturation). | 04-02-2009 |
20090085689 | Digitally tuned, integrated baluns with enhanced linearity for multi-band radio applications - An integrated balun includes a low pass filter and a high pass filter that are formed on a semiconductor chip using tunable reactive elements. The outputs of the low pass filter and the high pass filter are tied together to form the single ended output of the balun. The inputs of the low pass filter and the high pass filter form the differential inputs of the balun. The low pass filter and the high pass filter each include a number of tunable networks for achieving the tunable reactive elements. Each tunable network includes at least one switching transistor and at least one fixed value reactive elements. In at least one embodiment, dynamic biasing circuitry may be provided to improve the linearity and reduce the insertion loss of the balun. | 04-02-2009 |
20090085818 | Digitally tuned, integrated RF filters with enhanced linearity for multi-band radio applications - An integrated, multi-band radio frequency (RF) filter is capable of modifying a filter response thereof in response to control information. Switching elements within the filter can be changed between on and off conditions to modify the filter response. In one implementation, the integrated, multi-band filter is integrated on a front end module chip to be used within a multi-radio wireless device. In at least one embodiment, linearity enhancement circuitry is provided within a multi-band filter to improve linearity and reduce insertion loss. | 04-02-2009 |
20120062318 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSFORMER POWER COMBINER AND DYNAMIC POWER CONTROL FOR OUTPHASING POWER AMPLIFIERS - A method, system, apparatus and article are described for optimizing transformer power combiners and for dynamically controlling power for outphasing power amplifiers. In some embodiments, for example, an apparatus may comprise one or more outphasing power amplifiers, one or more phase modulator modules coupled to and operative to dynamically control the one or more outphasing power amplifiers, and one or more power combiners coupled to and operative to combine outputs from the one or more outphasing power amplifiers, wherein the one or more power combiners comprise transformer power combiners arranged to combine outphasing signals using a primary inductor and differential signals using a secondary inductor. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 03-15-2012 |
20130082772 | DIGITALLY-SCALABLE TRANSFORMER COMBINING POWER AMPLIFIER - A digitally configurable transformer that performs switched transformer combining is disclosed. The flexible transformer includes switches that are dynamically configurable to efficiently combine RF power from power amplifier cores to achieve different power levels. The disclosed transformer is efficient at a broad range of power levels, leading to high power output efficiency. The transformer may be part of any power amplifier design that uses the transformer for power combining. | 04-04-2013 |
20140002182 | OUTPHASING POWER COMBINING BY ANTENNA | 01-02-2014 |
20140206301 | TRANSCEIVER WITH AN INTEGRATED RX/TX CONFIGURABLE PASSIVE NETWORK - Disclosed is an apparatus including a transmitter amplifier having an output terminal communicatively coupled to a transmission line to output a first set of radio frequency (RF) signals to an antenna. The apparatus may include a receiver amplifier having an input terminal communicatively coupled to the transmission line to receive a second set of RF signals from the antenna. The apparatus may include a passive network coupled between the transmitter amplifier and the receiver amplifier, the passive network being configurable to cancel either a first reactance of a parasitic capacitance of the transmitter amplifier or second reactance of a parasitic capacitance of the receiver amplifier. The apparatus may also include a switch coupled between the input terminal and a voltage reference to selectively configure the passive network to cancel either the first reactance or the second reactance. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 07-24-2014 |
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20090176938 | POLYESTER COMPOSITION RESISTANT TO HYDROLYSIS - A composition comprises or is produced from polyester, a first modifier, and a second modifier wherein the first modifier includes a polymer that is incompatible with poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) and is not an acid-containing or acid generating polymer. Also provided is an article comprising or produced from the composition. | 07-09-2009 |
20090215928 | ETHYLENE/ESTER COPOLYMER NANOFILLER COMPOSITION - A nanofiller masterbatch comprising a nanofiller and an ethylene/ester copolymer having copolymerized units of ethylene and a comonomer selected from monoesters of C | 08-27-2009 |
20130174483 | PLANT ARTIFICIAL SEEDS AND METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - Composition and method for preparing artificial seeds of plantlets that can be developed into grown plants for propagation in the field are disclosed. In one embodiment, the artificial seeds are developed in degradable containers. The disclosed methods also allow for rapid propagation of in demand plants, such as sugarcane, to meet the ever increasing global demand for this plant. | 07-11-2013 |
20130180173 | PLANT ARTIFICIAL SEEDS HAVING MULTILAYERS AND METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - Composition and method for preparing artificial seeds of plantlets that can be developed into grown plants for propagation in the field are disclosed. In one embodiment, the artificial seeds are developed in degradable containers. The disclosed methods also allow for rapid propagation of in demand plants, such as sugarcane, to meet the ever increasing global demand for this plant. | 07-18-2013 |
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20090180736 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING MULTIPLE OPTICAL WAVELENGTHS - Optical gratings that perform a number of functions at various wavelengths are formed by various methods that preserve spectral information within a wavelength band, the functions including: coupling radiation from one wavelength to another, controllable gratings that operate on different wavelengths in response to external control signals. | 07-16-2009 |
20120033217 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING MULTIPLE OPTICAL WAVE LENGTHS - Optical gratings that perform a number of functions at various wavelengths are formed by various methods that preserve spectral information within a wavelength band, the functions including: coupling radiation from one waveguide ( | 02-09-2012 |
20130209683 | Methods of Making Nanowires - The present invention is directed towards methods for growing diamond nanowires via chemical vapor deposition and apparatuses that incorporate these diamond nanowires. | 08-15-2013 |
20130307177 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING POROUS CERAMIC BODIES WITH GRADIENT OF POROSITY - Provided is a method of manufacturing porous ceramic bodies with gradient of porosity, in which a gradient that is continuous to a pore size and porosity is precisely controlled in a simple way. The method includes the steps of: obtaining molded bodies by pressurizing and molding a mixture of powder obtained by mixing ceramic powder and polymer powder at a weight ratio of | 11-21-2013 |
20140105242 | Device and methods for temperature and humidity measurements using a nanocomposite film sensor - Devices and methods are provided for a nanocomposite having a phase change polymer matrix and conductive nanoparticles to provide greatly enhanced responsivity to temperature and/or humidity. A sensing film includes carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and the polymer. Operation near the transition temperature increases the TCR by over an order of magnitude, thus providing a new platform for devices such as IR sensors, bolometers and imaging elements, MEMS devices, compensating or uncompensated circuit elements and other electronic devices. Nanocomposite films may be under about one micron thick, and coatings, constant environment chambers or mounts, and other engineered improvements and variations may be provided to further enhance the response, range, response times or sensitivity of the film-based devices. One embodiment employs a nanocomposite film under one micron in thickness to operate as an uncooled but highly sensitive infrared bolometer under ambient conditions. | 04-17-2014 |
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20110193115 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURING - Light emitting diodes and associated methods of manufacturing are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a light emitting diode (LED) includes a substrate, a semiconductor material carried by the substrate, and an active region proximate to the semiconductor material. The semiconductor material has a first surface proximate to the substrate and a second surface opposite the first surface. The second surface of the semiconductor material is generally non-planar, and the active region generally conforms to the non-planar second surface of the semiconductor material. | 08-11-2011 |
20110220866 | SOLID STATE LIGHTING DEVICES GROWN ON SEMI-POLAR FACETS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURING - Solid state lighting devices grown on semi-polar facets and associated methods of manufacturing are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a solid state light device includes a light emitting diode with an N-type gallium nitride (“GaN”) material, a P-type GaN material spaced apart from the N-type GaN material, and an indium gallium nitride (“InGaN”)/GaN multi quantum well (“MQW”) active region directly between the N-type GaN material and the P-type GaN material. At least one of the N-type GaN, InGaN/GaN MQW, and P-type GaN materials is grown a semi-polar sidewall. | 09-15-2011 |
20110233581 | SOLID STATE LIGHTING DEVICES WITH CELLULAR ARRAYS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURING - Solid state lighting (“SSL”) devices with cellular arrays and associated methods of manufacturing are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a light emitting diode includes a semiconductor material having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The semiconductor material has an aperture extending into the semiconductor material from the first surface. The light emitting diode also includes an active region in direct contact with the semiconductor material, and at least a portion of the active region is in the aperture of the semiconductor material. | 09-29-2011 |
20130005065 | SOLID STATE LIGHTING DEVICES WITH CELLULAR ARRAYS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURING - Solid state lighting (“SSL”) devices with cellular arrays and associated methods of manufacturing are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a light emitting diode includes a semiconductor material having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The semiconductor material has an aperture extending into the semiconductor material from the first surface. The light emitting diode also includes an active region in direct contact with the semiconductor material, and at least a portion of the active region is in the aperture of the semiconductor material. | 01-03-2013 |
20130026481 | TEXTURED OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - Textured optoelectronic devices and associated methods of manufacture are disclosed herein. In several embodiments, a method of manufacturing a solid state optoelectronic device can include forming a conductive transparent texturing material on a substrate. The method can further include forming a transparent conductive material on the texturing material. Upon heating the device, the texturing material causes the conductive material to grow a plurality of protuberances. The protuberances can improve current spreading and light extraction from the device. | 01-31-2013 |
20130175562 | SOLID-STATE RADIATION TRANSDUCER DEVICES HAVING AT LEAST PARTIALLY TRANSPARENT BURIED-CONTACT ELEMENTS, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Solid-state radiation transducer (SSRT) devices having buried contacts that are at least partially transparent and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. An SSRT device configured in accordance with a particular embodiment can include a radiation transducer including a first semiconductor material, a second semiconductor material, and an active region between the first semiconductor material and the second semiconductor material. The SSRT device can further include first and second contacts electrically coupled to the first and second semiconductor materials, respectively. The second contact can include a plurality of buried-contact elements electrically coupled to the second semiconductor material. Individual buried-contact elements can have a transparent portion directly adjacent to the second semiconductor material. The second contact can further include a base portion extending between the buried-contact elements, such as a base portion that is least partially planar and reflective. | 07-11-2013 |
20130181219 | SEMICONDUCTOR GROWTH SUBSTRATES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIE SINGULATION - Semiconductor growth substrates and associated systems and methods for die singulation are disclosed. A representative method for manufacturing semiconductor devices includes forming spaced-apart structures at a dicing street located between neighboring device growth regions of a substrate material. The method can further include epitaxially growing a semiconductor material by adding a first portion of semiconductor material to the device growth regions and adding a second portion of semiconductor material to the structures. The method can still further include forming semiconductor devices at the device growth regions, and separating the semiconductor devices from each other at the dicing street by removing the spaced-apart structures and the underlying substrate material at the dicing street. | 07-18-2013 |
20130252365 | SOLID STATE LIGHTING DEVICES GROWN ON SEMI-POLAR FACETS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURING - Solid state lighting devices grown on semi-polar facets and associated methods of manufacturing are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a solid state light device includes a light emitting diode with an N-type gallium nitride (“GaN”) material, a P-type GaN material spaced apart from the N-type GaN material, and an indium gallium nitride (“InGaN”)/GaN multi quantum well (“MQW”) active region directly between the N-type GaN material and the P-type GaN material. At least one of the N-type GaN, InGaN/GaN MQW, and P-type GaN materials is grown a semi-polar sidewall. | 09-26-2013 |
20130320386 | METHODS OF SEPARATING SOLID STATE TRANSDUCERS FROM SUBSTRATES AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - Wafer-level processing of wafer assemblies with transducers is described herein. A method in accordance with some embodiments includes forming a solid state transducer device by forming one or more trenches to define solid state radiation transducers. An etching media is delivered in to the trenches to release the transducers from a growth substrate used to fabricate the transducers. A pad can hold the radiation transducers and promote distribution of the etching media through the trenches to underetch and release the transducers. | 12-05-2013 |
20140319536 | SOLID STATE LIGHTING DEVICES WITH CELLULAR ARRAYS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURING - Solid state lighting (“SSL”) devices with cellular arrays and associated methods of manufacturing are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a light emitting diode includes a semiconductor material having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The semiconductor material has an aperture extending into the semiconductor material from the first surface. The light emitting diode also includes an active region in direct contact with the semiconductor material, and at least a portion of the active region is in the aperture of the semiconductor material. | 10-30-2014 |
20150028347 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURING - Light emitting diodes and associated methods of manufacturing are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a light emitting diode (LED) includes a substrate, a semiconductor material carried by the substrate, and an active region proximate to the semiconductor material. The semiconductor material has a first surface proximate to the substrate and a second surface opposite the first surface. The second surface of the semiconductor material is generally non-planar, and the active region generally conforms to the non-planar second surface of the semiconductor material. | 01-29-2015 |
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20090139307 | VENT AND SOIL FLUX MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A method and apparatus are provided for maintaining pressure inside a closed chamber equal to the changing outside pressure, detecting leaks in the plumbing (i.e., air handling system) of a trace gas flux measurement system, and estimating the kinetic volume, e.g., of such a system. | 06-04-2009 |
20110054803 | Method and Apparatus for Determining Gas Flux - Disclosed embodiments of the present invention provide means to obtain correct gas density and flux measurements using (i) gas analyzer (open-path, or closed-path gas analyzers with short intake tube, for example 1 m long, or any combination of the two); (ii) fast temperature or sensible heat flux measurement device (such as, fine-wire thermocouple, sonic anemometer, or any other device providing fast accurate gas temperature measurements); (iii) fast air water content or latent heat flux measurement device (such as, hygrometer, NDIR analyzer, any other device providing fast accurate gas water content measurements); (iv) vertical wind or sampling device (such as sonic anemometer, scintillometer, or fast solenoid valve, etc.) and (v) algorithms in accordance with the present invention to compute the corrected gas flux, compensated for T-P effects. In case when water factor in T-P effects is negligible, the fast air water content or latent heat flux measurement device (item iii in last paragraph) can be excluded. | 03-03-2011 |
20110061442 | VENT AND SOIL FLUX MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A method and apparatus are provided for maintaining pressure inside a closed chamber equal to the changing outside pressure, detecting leaks in the plumbing (i.e., air handling system) of a trace gas flux measurement system, and estimating the kinetic volume, e.g., of such a system. | 03-17-2011 |
20110270534 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING GAS FLUX - Disclosed embodiments of the present invention provide means to obtain correct gas density and flux measurements using (i) gas analyzer (open-path, or closed-path gas analyzers with short intake tube, for example 1 m long, or any combination of the two); (ii) fast temperature or sensible heat flux measurement device (such as, fine-wire thermocouple, sonic anemometer, or any other device providing fast accurate gas temperature measurements); (iii) fast air water content or latent heat flux measurement device (such as, hygrometer, NDIR analyzer, any other device providing fast accurate gas water content measurements); (iv) vertical wind or sampling device (such as sonic anemometer, scintillometer, or fast solenoid valve, etc.) and (v) algorithms in accordance with the present invention to compute the corrected gas flux, compensated for T-P effects. In case when water factor in T-P effects is negligible, the fast air water content or latent heat flux measurement device (item iii in last paragraph) can be excluded. | 11-03-2011 |
20130268208 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING GAS FLUX - Systems and methods for measuring turbulent gas flux using high-speed vertical wind speed measurements (e.g., on the order of 5-10 Hz or more frequently) and low-speed gas content measurements (e.g., on the order of 5 Hz or less frequently), without the need for the sophisticated and expensive high-speed hardware to separate gas samples (e.g., into accumulation bags) according to updrafts and downdrafts. A time series of high-speed vertical wind speed data is used as a guide to distinguish between updrafts and downdrafts. When vertical wind speed is upward (updraft), the low-speed gas content is recorded into a data structure in one location, or marked with one flag. When vertical wind speed is downward (downdraft), the low-speed gas content is recorded into a different location, or marked with a different flag. Eddy Accumulation or Relaxed Eddy Accumulation computations can be performed using the stored gas content data to determine gas flux. | 10-10-2013 |
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20080255154 | Amido Compounds And Their Use As Pharmaceuticals - The present invention relates to inhibitors of 11-β hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1, antagonists of the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR), and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The compounds of the invention can be useful in the treatment of various diseases associated with expression or activity of 11-β hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1 and/or diseases associated with aldosterone excess. | 10-16-2008 |
20090124649 | AZA SPIRO ALKANE DERIVATIVES AS INHIBITORS OF METALLOPROTEASES - The present invention provides a compound of Formula I or Formula II: | 05-14-2009 |
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20100130467 | TRIAZOLOTRIAZINES AS KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention is directed to [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-b][1,2,4]triazines, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, which are inhibitors of kinases such as c-Met and are useful in the treatment of cancer and other diseases related to the dysregulation of kinase pathways. | 05-27-2010 |
20100137401 | 2-METHYLPROP ANAMIDES AND THEIR USE AS PHARMACEUTICALS - The present invention relates to inhibitors of 11-β hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1, antagonists of the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR), and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The compounds of the invention can be useful in the treatment of various diseases associated with expression or activity of 11-β hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1 and/or diseases associated with aldosterone excess. | 06-03-2010 |
20110136781 | IMIDAZOTRIAZINES AND IMIDAZOPYRIMIDINES AS KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention is directed to imidazo[1,2-b][1,2,4]triazines and imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidines, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, which are inhibitors of kinases such as c-Met and are useful in the treatment of cancer and other diseases related to the dysregulation of kinase pathways. | 06-09-2011 |
20110144113 | TRIAZOLOTRIAZINES AS KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention is directed to [1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-b][1,2,4]triazines, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, which are inhibitors of kinases such as c-Met and are useful in the treatment of cancer and other diseases related to the dysregulation of kinase pathways. | 06-16-2011 |
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20120015928 | Amido Compounds And Their Use As Pharmaceuticals - The present invention relates to inhibitors of 11-β hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1, antagonists of the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR), and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The compounds of the invention can be useful in the treatment of various diseases associated with expression or activity of 11-β hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1 and/or diseases associated with aldosterone excess. | 01-19-2012 |
20120040964 | N-SUBSTITUTED PIPERIDINES AND THEIR USE AS PHARMACEUTICALS - The present invention relates to inhibitors of 11-β hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1, antagonists of the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR), and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The compounds of the invention can be useful in the treatment of various diseases associated with expression or activity of 11-β hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1 and/or diseases associated with aldosterone excess. | 02-16-2012 |
20120122858 | LACTAM COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE AS PHARMACEUTICALS - The present invention relates to inhibitors of 11-β hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1, antagonists of the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR), and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The compounds of the invention can be useful in the treatment of various diseases associated with expression or activity of 11-β hydroxyl steroid dehydrogenase type 1 and/or diseases associated with aldosterone excess. | 05-17-2012 |
20120165305 | SUBSTITUTED IMIDAZOPYRIDAZINES AND BENZIMIDAZOLES AS INHIBITORS OF FGFR3 - The present invention relates to substituted imidazopyridazines and substituted benzimidazoles, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, which are FGFR3 inhibitors useful in the treatment of cancer and other diseases. | 06-28-2012 |
20130324515 | IMIDAZOTRIAZINES AND IMIDAZOPYRIMIDINES AS KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention is directed to imidazo[1,2-b][1,2,4]triazines and imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidines, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, which are inhibitors of kinases such as c-Met and are useful in the treatment of cancer and other diseases related to the dysregulation of kinase pathways. | 12-05-2013 |
20130338134 | SUBSTITUTED TRICYCLIC COMPOUNDS AS FGFR INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to tricyclic compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions of the same, that are inhibitors of one or more FGFR enzymes and are useful in the treatment of FGFR-associated diseases such as cancer. | 12-19-2013 |
20140171405 | Fused Pyrazoles as FGFR Inhibitors - The present invention relates to fused pyrazole derivatives, and pharmaceutical compositions including the same, that are inhibitors of one or more FGFR enzymes and are useful in the treatment of FGFR-associated diseases such as cancer. | 06-19-2014 |
20140187530 | AZA Spiro Alkane Derivatives as Inhibitors of Metalloproteases - The present invention provides a compound of Formula I or Formula II: | 07-03-2014 |
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20090100536 | Transgenic plants with enhanced agronomic traits - This invention provides transgenic plant cells with recombinant DNA for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. This invention also provides transgenic plants and progeny seed comprising the transgenic plant cells where the plants are selected for having an enhanced trait selected from the group of traits consisting of enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced cold tolerance, increased yield, enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, enhanced seed protein and enhanced seed oil. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing transgenic seed and plants with enhanced traits. | 04-16-2009 |
20100333234 | Transgenic Plants with Increased Stress Tolerance and Yield - Polynucleotides are disclosed which are capable of enhancing a growth, yield under water-limited conditions, and/or increased tolerance to an environmental stress of a plant transformed to contain such polynucleotides. Also provided are methods of using such polynucleotides and transgenic plants and agricultural products, including seeds, containing such polynucleotides as transgenes. | 12-30-2010 |
20110252501 | Transgenic plants with enhanced agronomic traits - This invention provides transgenic plant cells with recombinant DNA for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. This invention also provides transgenic plants and progeny seed comprising the transgenic plant cells where the plants are selected for having an enhanced trait selected from the group of traits consisting of enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced cold tolerance, increased yield, enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, enhanced seed protein and enhanced seed oil. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing transgenic seed and plants with enhanced traits. | 10-13-2011 |
20110258734 | GENE SEQUENCES AND USES THEREOF IN PLANTS - This invention provides transgenic plant cells with recombinant DNA for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. This invention also provides transgenic plants and progeny seed comprising the transgenic plant cells where the plants are selected for having an enhanced trait selected from the group of traits consisting of enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced cold tolerance, increased yield, enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, enhanced seed protein and enhanced seed oil. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing transgenic seed and plants with enhanced traits. | 10-20-2011 |
20130074202 | GENE SEQUENCES AND USES THEREOF IN PLANTS - This invention provides transgenic plant cells with recombinant DNA for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. This invention also provides transgenic plants and progeny seed comprising the transgenic plant cells where the plants are selected for having an enhanced trait selected from the group of traits consisting of enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced cold tolerance, increased yield, enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, enhanced seed protein and enhanced seed oil. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing transgenic seed and plants with enhanced traits. | 03-21-2013 |
20140366441 | VEGETATIVE PROPAGATION OF SOYBEAN PLANTS IN A HYDROPONIC ENVIRONMENT - The present invention is directed to a method of clonally propagating crop plant material in a hydroponic environment. The methods are useful for evaluating transgenic crop plants following transformation or expanding the number of genetically identical plants and seed generated therefrom. The methods comprise removing a part from a crop plant, such as a shoot or stem, and placing it in a hydroponic medium sufficient to support the development of one or more roots in the hydroponic medium. The new plant can then be grown under suitable conditions into a mature crop plant. | 12-18-2014 |
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20120121009 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ADAPTIVE TRANSFORM SELECTON FOR VIDEO ENCODING AND DECODING - Methods and apparatus are provided for adaptive transform selection for video encoding and decoding. An apparatus includes a video encoder for encoding at least a block in a picture using a transform. The transform used to encode the block is selected from a plurality of transforms. The plurality of transforms is adaptively updated during the encoding of the picture. | 05-17-2012 |
20120134426 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REUSING TREE STRUCTURES TO ENCODE AND DECODE BINARY SETS - Methods and apparatus are provided for reusing tree structures to encode and decode binary sets. The method encodes a binary set of data using a tree structure, wherein said encoding step encodes a portion of the binary set using a portion of the tree structure and encodes another portion of the binary set by reusing at least some of the portion of the tree structure used to encode the portion of the binary set. | 05-31-2012 |
20120147948 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR EXPLICIT UPDATES FOR SYMBOL PROBABILITIES OF AN ENTROPY ENCODER OR DECODER - Methods and apparatus are provided for explicit updates for symbol probabilities of an entropy encoder or decoder. An apparatus includes a video encoder having an entropy encoder for encoding symbols for picture data for at least a portion of a picture. An explicit update function is used to update probabilities of the symbols processed by the entropy encoder. The explicit update function at least one of is truncated at a threshold value and has a varying rate of adaptation. | 06-14-2012 |
20120195371 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VIDEO ENCODING AND DECODING BINARY SETS USING ADAPTIVE TREE SELECTION - Methods and apparatus are provided for encoding and decoding binary sets using adaptive tree selection. In one exemplary encoding method embodiment, picture data is encoded for a block in a picture; in which one of a plurality of trees structures is selected to code a binary set of data for indicating coefficient significance for the block. In another exemplary encoding method embodiment, picture data is encoded for a block in a picture, in which one or more trees are used to encode a binary set of data for indicating coefficient significance for the block, the one or more trees each having a plurality of nodes, at least one of the nodes of the one or more trees being modified responsive to at least one parameter. | 08-02-2012 |
20120320983 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCED COMPLEXITY TEMPLATE MATCHING PREDICTION FOR VIDEO ENCODING AND DECODING - There are provided methods and apparatus for reduced complexity template matching prediction for video encoding and decoding. The encoding method encodes at least an image block in a picture using template matching prediction, wherein the template matching prediction is selectably constrained using one or more constraining criterion that reduces a complexity of performing the template matching prediction. | 12-20-2012 |
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20120121977 | Surface-modified silicon anode active material, method of preparing the same, and anode and lithium battery employing the same - An anode active material comprising silicon particles with an interfacial layer formed on the surface of the silicon is provided. The interfacial layer has good electron conductivity, elasticity and adhesion among anode materials, thereby enhancing anode capacity and reducing stress caused by expansion of silicon particles during charge and discharge cycles. Direct contact between silicon particles and electrolyte is remarkably reduced as well. In addition, anodes and lithium batteries including the anode active material exhibit excellent capacity and cycle efficiency. | 05-17-2012 |
20120164528 | Composite anode with an interfacial film and lithium secondary battery employing the same - A composite anode for lithium secondary battery which has an active anode material layer formed on a conductive substrate and an interfacial film coated on the active anode material layer, wherein the active anode material layer includes carbonaceous materials, other active and inactive materials, and a binder. The anode increases degree of the anode active material utilization and the cycle life and characteristic and capacity of the battery can be improved. | 06-28-2012 |
20120171560 | Silicon and lithium silicate composite anodes for lithium rechargeable batteries and preparation method thereof - The present invention provides composite anodes comprising particles composed of silicon and lithium silicate, active and inactive anode materials, and binders, for lithium rechargeable batteries, wherein the particles composed of silicon and lithium silicate are prepared via treating silicon particles with lithium hydroxide in a wet process. Cycle life and characteristics and capacity of a secondary battery adopting the composite anode can be greatly improved. | 07-05-2012 |
20130167362 | PREPARATION METHOD OF LITHIUM RECHARGEABLE BATTERY COMPOSITE ANODE FROM SILICON KERF - The disclosure generally describes a method to prepare a composite anode for a lithium rechargeable battery comprising silicon particles from silicon kerf. Said silicon particles are mechanically resized, separated, cleaned, mixed with carbonaceous materials and polymer binder, and formed into an anode for a lithium rechargeable battery. The lithium rechargeable battery featuring such an anode exhibits an exceptionally high specific capacity, an excellent reversible capacity, and a long cycle life. | 07-04-2013 |
20130230769 | Silicon and lithium silicate composite anodes for lithium rechargeable batteries - The present invention provides composite anodes comprising particles composed of a silicon core and a lithium silicate outer layer, active and inactive anode materials, and a binder, ibr lithium rechargeable batteries, wherein the particles composed of a silicon core and a lithium silicate outer layer are prepared via treating silicon nanoparticles with lithium hydroxide in a wet process. A lithium rechargeable battery that comprises the composite anode is also contemplated. Cycle life and characteristics and capacity of a rechargeable battery adopting the composite anode can be greatly improved. | 09-05-2013 |
20130252097 | METHOD TO PREPARE SILICON PARTICLES FOR USE IN LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY ANODES - The disclosure describes a process to fabricate composite anodes for lithium secondary batteries using silicon particles obtained from the byproducts of silicon manufacturing processes. Silicon particles are obtained from the byproducts of solar cell manufacturing or silicon wafer manufacturing steps such as sawing, polishing and deposition processes. Said silicon particles are mechanically resized, mixed with carbonaceous materials and formed into an anode for a lithium secondary battery. | 09-26-2013 |
20130295457 | Composite Anodes with an Interfacial Film - A composite anode for lithium secondary battery, which has an active anode material layer formed on a conductive substrate and an interfacial film coated on the active anode material layer, wherein the active anode material layer includes carbonaceous materials, other active and inactive materials, and a binder. The anode increases degree of the anode active material utilization and the cycle life and characteristic and capacity of the battery can be improved. | 11-07-2013 |
20130309563 | COMPOSITE ANODE FROM SILICON KERF - The disclosure relates to a composite anode for a lithium rechargeable battery comprising silicon particles from kerf. Said silicon particles are mixed with carbonaceous materials, other anode active materials and a polymer binder, and formed into a lithium insertion anode for a lithium rechargeable battery. The battery featuring such an anode exhibits superior electrochemical performance, an exceptionally high specific capacity, an excellent reversible capacity, and a long cycle life. | 11-21-2013 |
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20110162953 | RECOVERY OF BUTANOL FROM A MIXTURE OF BUTANOL, WATER, AND AN ORGANIC EXTRACTANT - A process for recovering butanol from a mixture comprising a water-immiscible organic extractant, water, butanol, and optionally a non-condensable gas, is provided. The butanol is selected from 1-butanol, isobutanol, and mixtures thereof. An overhead stream from a first distillation column is decanted into two liquid phases. The wet butanol phase is returned to the first distillation column as reflux. A bottom stream from the first distillation column is refined in a second distillation column to obtain a second overhead stream comprising butanol and a second bottoms stream comprising the extractant. The extractant comprises at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of C | 07-07-2011 |
20110162954 | RECOVERY OF BUTANOL FROM A MIXTURE OF BUTANOL, WATER, AND AN ORGANIC EXTRACTANT - A process for recovering butanol from a mixture comprising a water-immiscible organic extractant, water, butanol, and optionally a non-condensable gas, is provided. The butanol is selected from 1-butanol, isobutanol, and mixtures thereof. An overhead stream from a first distillation column is decanted into two liquid phases. The wet butanol phase is refined in a second distillation column; the aqueous phase is returned to the first distillation column. A portion of the wet butanol phase from the decanter is also returned to the first distillation column. The extractant comprises at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of C | 07-07-2011 |
20110288344 | RECOVERY OF BUTANOL FROM A MIXTURE OF BUTANOL, WATER, AND AN ORGANIC EXTRACTANT - A process for recovering butanol from a mixture comprising a water-immiscible organic extractant, water, butanol, and optionally a non-condensable gas, is provided. The butanol is selected from 1-butanol, 2-butanol, isobutanol, and mixtures thereof. An overhead stream from a first distillation column is condensed to recover a mixed condensate. An entrainer is added to at least one appropriate process stream or vessel such that the mixed condensate comprises sufficient entrainer to provide phase separation of the organic and the aqueous phases to provide for recovery of the butanol. | 11-24-2011 |
20110288345 | RECOVERY OF BUTANOL FROM A MIXTURE OF BUTANOL, WATER, AND AN ORGANIC EXTRACTANT - A process for recovering butanol from a mixture comprising a water-immiscible organic extractant, water, butanol, and optionally a non-condensable gas, is provided. The butanol is selected from 1-butanol, 2-butanol, isobutanol, and mixtures thereof. The extractant comprises at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of C | 11-24-2011 |
20110315541 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ALCOHOL RECOVERY AND CONCENTRATION OF STILLAGE BY-PRODUCTS - Systems and methods for separating an alcohol, and in particular butanol, from a fermented feed and concentrating thin stillage into syrup includes operation of one or more alcohol recovery distillation columns using the heat supplied by steam generated from concentration of the thin stillage in a multi-train, multi-effect evaporation system. | 12-29-2011 |
20130001061 | RECOVERY OF BUTANOL FROM A MIXTURE OF BUTANOL, WATER, AND AN ORGANIC EXTRACTANT - A process for recovering butanol from a mixture comprising a water-immiscible organic extractant, water, butanol, and optionally a non-condensable gas, is provided. The butanol is selected from 1-butanol, 2-butanol, isobutanol, and mixtures thereof. An overhead stream from a first distillation column is condensed to recover a mixed condensate. An entrainer is added to at least one appropriate process stream or vessel such that the mixed condensate comprises sufficient entrainer to provide phase separation of the organic and the aqueous phases to provide for recovery of the butanol. | 01-03-2013 |
20130001062 | RECOVERY OF BUTANOL FROM A MIXTURE OF BUTANOL, WATER, AND AN ORGANIC EXTRACTANT - A process for recovering butanol from a mixture comprising a water-immiscible organic extractant, water, butanol, and optionally a non-condensable gas, is provided. The butanol is selected from 1-butanol, 2-butanol, isobutanol, and mixtures thereof. The extractant comprises at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of C | 01-03-2013 |
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