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| 20100091403 | DATA STORAGE DEVICE WITH MAXIMUM CAPACITY INCREASABLE THROUGH CONSUMPTION OF ADVERTISEMENT MATERIAL - A data storage device is disclosed. In one embodiment, the data storage device has a maximum storage capacity and is initially limited to providing access to a limited amount of data storage capacity that is less than the maximum data storage capacity. The size of the limited amount of data storage capacity is variable based on an indication of how much of a collection of advertising material has been viewed. In one embodiment, a host system manages a transfer of all or a portion of the collection of advertising material to a storage location on the data storage device. In one embodiment, the same host system manages adjustments to the size of the limited amount of data storage capacity based on how much of the collection of advertising materials has been consumed. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100095034 | BUS-CONNECTED DEVICE WITH PLATFORM-NEUTRAL LAYERS - A bus-connected device includes a data storage element, a physical layer and a controller. The data storage element stores user data and multiple adaptations for multiple platform protocols. The physical layer uses at least a portion of a selected one of the multiple platform protocols to access the user data. The controller controls and communicates with the data storage element using a controller communication protocol that is neutral relative to the multiple platform protocols. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100191897 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WEAR LEVELING IN A DATA STORAGE DEVICE - The present disclosure provides a system and method for wear leveling. In one example, the method includes receiving first data to be stored to a first data storage medium and storing the first data to a first storage location in a nonvolatile data store of a second data storage medium comprising a solid-state memory. The method also includes setting a pointer to enable writing second data that is received to a next storage location in the nonvolatile data store. The next storage location comprises an address of the nonvolatile data store that is sequentially after an address of the first storage location. When the address of the first storage location is a last addressed location of the nonvolatile data store the pointer is set to enable writing the second data to a first addressed location of the nonvolatile data store. The method also includes writing the first data stored in the nonvolatile data store to the first data storage medium when a trigger occurs and preserving the pointer during the writing from the nonvolatile data store to the first data storage device such that the pointer enables writing the second data to the next storage location. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20110047347 | MAPPING ALIGNMENT - In general, this disclosure is directed to techniques for adjusting a mapping between a logical block address (LBA) space and a physical block address (PBA) space based on offset data associated with a plurality of access requests. According to one aspect, a method includes defining a translation map between a plurality of LBAs and a plurality of PBAs for a data storage device. Each PBA is associated with a sequence of storage slots. The translation map maps each of the LBAs to a PBA and to an index of a storage slot associated with the PBA. The method further includes obtaining offset data for a plurality of access requests associated with the plurality of LBAs. The offset data includes information relating to the indices to which starting LBAs of the access requests are mapped. The method further includes adjusting the translation map based on the offset data. | 02-24-2011 |
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| 20120063948 | NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Preparation methods, compositions, and articles are disclosed and claimed. Methods for reducing metal ions to metals, the metal products, and articles comprising the metal products are claimed. The claimed inventions are useful for electronic and optical applications. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120171072 | NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Methods of preparing nanowires, and compositions and articles comprising the nanowires are disclosed. Such methods allow tailored synthesis of nanowires based on one or more product geometrical parameters. Such tailored nanowires are useful in electronic applications. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120294755 | NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Preparation methods, compositions, and articles useful for electronic and optical applications are disclosed. Such methods reduce metal ions to metal nanowires in the presence of bromide ions, IUPAC Group 14 elements in their +2 oxidation state, and optionally chloride ions. The product nanowires are useful in electronics applications. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120301741 | NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Methods of preparing nanowires having small diameters and large lengths are disclosed. Such nanowires are useful in electronics applications. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120328469 | NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Methods of preparing nanowires, compositions, and articles are disclosed. Such methods can provide thin nanowires with reduced nanoparticle contamination. Compositions and articles comprising such nanowires are useful in electronics applications. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130186239 | NANOWIRE RING PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Methods and compositions are disclosed for preparation of both open and closed nanowire metal rings. Such rings may be used in conductive layers of electronic devices. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20140123808 | NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Methods of preparing nanowires by reducing metal cations are disclosed and claimed, where the metal cation reduction occurs in at least two stages. Such methods can exhibit improved reproducibility and reduced variability. The product nanowires are useful in, for example, electronics applications. | 05-08-2014 |
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| 20140065697 | CELLS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING ISOBUTYRIC ACID - Disclosed herein are cells and methods for renewably producing isobutyrate. In some cases, the cells can include a heterologous DNA that encodes at least one enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of isobutyraldehyde to isobutyrate. In other cases, the cells can include a genetically modified enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of isobutyraldehyde to isobutyrate to a degree greater than the wild-type version of the enzyme. In other cases, the cells can include one or more enzyme that catalyze the conversion of 2-ketovaline to isobutyrate. Generally, methods include growing the cells in a medium that includes a carbon source that the cells are able to convert to isobutyrate. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140329275 | BIOCATALYSIS CELLS AND METHODS - In one aspect, the invention provides a recombinant microbial cell modified to exhibit increased biosynthesis of a biosynthetic product compared to a wild-type control. In some cases, the biosynthetic product can be isocaproate; in other cases the biosynthetic product can be isovalerate. In another aspect, the invention provides methods of constructing such recombinant cells. In yet another aspect, the invention provides methods of using the cells to produce the biosynthetic product. In yet another aspect, the invention provides methods of harvesting organic acids from a fermentation culture. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20150337342 | BIOSYNTHETIC PATHWAYS AND METHODS - This disclosure describes a recombinant microbial cells and methods of making and using such recombinant microbial cells. Generally, the recombinant cells may be modified to exhibit increased biosynthesis of a TCA derivative compared to a wild-type control. In some embodiments, the TCA derivative can include 1,4-butanediol. In various embodiments, the microbial cell is a fungal cell or a bacterial cell. In some embodiments, the increased biosynthesis of the TCA derivative can include an increase in xylose dehydrogenase activity, xylonolactonase activity, xylonate dehydratase activity, or 2-keto-3-deoxyaldonic acid dehydratase activity. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20160068877 | BIOSYNTHETIC PATHWAYS AND PRODUCTS - This disclosure describes biosynthesized compounds including anhydromevalonolactone and β-methyl-δ-valerolactone. This disclosure further describes biosynthetic methods for making these compounds. In some embodiments, the biosynthetic methods can include a combination of biosynthesis and chemical steps to produce β-methyl-δ-valerolactone. Finally, this disclosure described recombinant cells useful for the biosynthesis of these compounds. | 03-10-2016 |
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| 20110201083 | PRODUCTION OF C5-C8 ALCOHOLS USING EVOLVED ENZYMES AND METABOLICALLY ENGINEERED MICROORGANISMS - Provided herein are metabolically-modified microorganisms useful for producing biofuels. More specifically, provided herein are methods of producing higher alcohols including C5-C8 alcohol from a suitable substrate. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20130029386 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF L-HOMOALANINE - Healthcare costs are a significant worldwide, with many patients being denied medications because of their high prices. One approach to addressing this problem involves the biosynthesis of chiral drug intermediates, an environmentally friendly solution that can be used to generate pharmaceuticals at much lower costs than conventional techniques. In this context, embodiments of the invention comprise methods and materials designed to allow microorganisms to biosynthesize the nonnatural amino acid L-homoalanine. As is known in the art, L-homoalanine is a chiral precursor of a variety of pharmaceutically valuable compounds including the anticonvulsant medications levetiracetam (sold under the trade name Keppra®) and brivaracetam, as well as ethambutol, a bacteriostatic antimycobacterial drug used to treat tuberculosis. Consequently, embodiments of the invention can be used in low cost, environmentally friendly processes to generate these and other valuable compounds. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20150132813 | BIOSYNTHETIC PATHWAYS, RECOMBINANT CELLS, AND METHODS - This disclosure describes, generally, recombinant cells modified to exhibit increased biosynthesis of pentanoic acid, methods of making such recombinant cells, and methods of inducing the cells to produce pentanoic acid. This disclosure also describes, generally, recombinant cells modified to exhibit increased biosynthesis of 2-methylbutyric acid, methods of making such recombinant cells, and methods of inducing the cells to produce 2-methylbutyric acid. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150140620 | BIOSYNTHETIC PATHWAYS, RECOMBINANT CELLS, AND METHODS - This disclosure describes engineered biosynthetic pathways, recombinant cells, and methods relating to biosynthesis of esters. The recombinant cells may be modified to exhibit increased biosynthesis of an ester compared to a wild-type control. The recombinant cell may be incubated in medium that includes a carbon source under conditions effective for the recombinant cell to produce an ester. This disclosure also describes a method that generally includes introducing into a host cell a heterologous polynucleotide encoding at least one polypeptide that catalyzes a step in converting a carbon source to an ester, wherein the at least one polynucleotide is operably linked to a promoter so that the modified host cell catalyzes conversion of the carbon source to an ester. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20160053236 | COMPOSITION AND METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF L-HOMOALANINE - Healthcare costs are a significant worldwide, with many patients being denied medications because of their high prices. One approach to addressing this problem involves the biosynthesis of chiral drug intermediates, an environmentally friendly solution that can be used to generate pharmaceuticals at much lower costs than conventional techniques. In this context, embodiments of the invention comprise methods and materials designed to allow microorganisms to biosynthesize the nonnatural amino acid L-homoalanine. As is known in the art, L-homoalanine is a chiral precursor of a variety of pharmaceutically valuable compounds including the anticonvulsant medications levetiracetam (sold under the trade name Keppra®) and brivaracetam, as well as ethambutol, a bacteriostatic antimycobacterial drug used to treat tuberculosis. Consequently, embodiments of the invention can be used in low cost, environmentally friendly processes to generate these and other valuable compounds. | 02-25-2016 |
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| 20090096134 | Process and Apparatus for Forming Medical Device Balloons - Medical device balloons are formed from a tubular parison by a process or apparatus which establishes a controlled location (initiation zone) on the parison where radial expansion is initiated. Initiation within the initiation zone is achieved by heating the parison in that location to a higher temperature than the remainder of the parison for at least a portion of the blowing time. A variety of apparatus configurations are provided, some of which allow for the size and location of the initiation zone to be readily reconfigured. Balloons can also be modified, post-blowing, using heating apparatus and methods described. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20110165284 | CATHETER BALLOON MOLD FORM AND MOLDING PROCESS - An immersion mold for a medical device balloon. The mold has a cavity adapted to receive a hollow parison expandable therein to form the balloon. The cavity has a length, a first end, a second end, and a cavity wall with inner and outer surfaces. The mold form cavity wall is provided with one or a plurality of through-holes along the length thereof to facilitate entrance and egress of a heated fluid. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20140142506 | BALLOON CATHETER WITH IMPROVED PUSHABILITY - Embodiments of the disclosure describe a balloon catheter. The balloon catheter may include a catheter shaft including a proximal shaft, a midshaft attached to the proximal shaft, and a distal shaft attached to the midshaft. A balloon may be coupled to the distal shaft. An inflation lumen may be defined in the catheter shaft 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 extending through a portion of the inflation lumen. A push member may be coupled to the core wire, the push member being configured to engage an inner wall surface of the catheter shaft. | 05-22-2014 |
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| 20140101113 | Locality Aware, Two-Level Fingerprint Caching - The present disclosure provides for implementing a two-level fingerprint caching scheme for a client cache and a server cache. The client cache hit ratio can be improved by pre-populating the client cache with fingerprints that are relevant to the client. Relevant fingerprints include fingerprints used during a recent time period (e.g., fingerprints of segments that are included in the last full backup image and any following incremental backup images created for the client after the last full backup image), and thus are referred to as fingerprints with good temporal locality. Relevant fingerprints also include fingerprints associated with a storage container that has good spatial locality, and thus are referred to as fingerprints with good spatial locality. A pre-set threshold established for the client cache (e.g., threshold Tc) is used to determine whether a storage container (and thus fingerprints associated with the storage container) has good spatial locality. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140244599 | DEDUPLICATION STORAGE SYSTEM WITH EFFICIENT REFERENCE UPDATING AND SPACE RECLAMATION - A deduplication storage system and associated methods are described. The deduplication storage system may split data objects into segments and store the segments. A plurality of data segment containers may be maintained. Each of the containers may include two or more of the data segments. Maintaining the containers may include maintaining a respective logical size of each container. In response to detecting that the logical size of a particular container has fallen below a threshold level, the deduplication storage system may perform an operation to reclaim the storage space allocated to one or more of the data segments included in the particular container. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20150112950 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING INCREASED SCALABILITY IN DEDUPLICATION STORAGE SYSTEMS - A computer-implemented method for providing increased scalability in deduplication storage systems may include (1) identifying a database that stores a plurality of reference objects, (2) determining that at least one size-related characteristic of the database has reached a predetermined threshold, (3) partitioning the database into a plurality of sub-databases capable of being updated independent of one another, (4) identifying a request to perform an update operation that updates one or more reference objects stored within at least one sub-database, and then (5) performing the update operation on less than all of the sub-databases to avoid processing costs associated with performing the update operation on all of the sub-databases. Various other systems, methods, and computer-readable media are also disclosed. | 04-23-2015 |
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| 20130163357 | Quantifying the Read and Write Margins of Memory Bit Cells - Yield loss from peripheral circuit failure while screening memory arrays for aging effects is prevented by operating the peripheral circuitry at nominal operating voltages during the screening for aging effects. An integrated circuit including one or more memory bit cells, includes circuitry to change the voltage applied to the supply rails of bit cells and the voltage applied to the word-line drivers relative to each other in order to facilitate improved screening for read and write margins. In normal operation the supply rails for word-line drivers and bit cells are nominally the same. In a write margin test mode the voltage on the supply rail of word-line drivers is lower than the voltage on the supply rail of the bit cells. In a read margin test mode the voltage on the supply rail of word-line drivers is higher than the voltage on the supply rail of the bit cells. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20150146476 | PASSIVE SRAM WRITE ASSIST - Passive write assist passively improves SRAM performance (e.g., write margin speed) while reducing manufacturing costs (e.g., die area, packaging) and operating costs (e.g., power consumption, cooling) associated with active write assist schemes. Passive write assist may be implemented in peripheral circuitry or embedded in an SRAM array or even in each array cell or bitcell. For example, one or more memory cells may be converted to provide passive write assist to a plurality of other memory cells. As another example, each memory cell may independently implement passive write assist using one or more high resistive contacts to couple to the array power supply, resulting in the array voltage level being changed by different amounts in different memory cells according to cell variations. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20160093399 | ALL VOLTAGE, TEMPERATURE AND PROCESS MONITOR CIRCUIT FOR MEMORIES - A device for monitoring process variations across memory bitcells includes a bitcell inverter that provides an output voltage to be used for identifying skewed corners of the memory bitcells. A first comparator compares the output voltage with a first reference voltage, and a second comparator compares the output voltage with a second reference voltage. The first and the second comparators generate a corner code based on comparison results. | 03-31-2016 |
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| 20100055326 | METHODS FOR MAKING FASTENERS - A method for forming a fasteners is disclosed comprising providing a multiplicity of suitable polymer particles, providing a base with a front surface, and dispersing the particles onto at least one discrete area of the contact release surface, forming a predetermined shape. The dispersed particles are provided in a semiliquid state of a suitable viscosity, at least some of the particles in the discrete areas being in contact with the contact release surface for a time sufficient to transform into preform projections. The method further comprises conducting and fixing the front surface of the base with the terminal ends of at least some of the preform projections and removing the base from the contact release surface to separate the preform projections fixed thereto and form engaging projections projecting from the front surface of the base in the form of a predetermined shape. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20140350507 | MECHANICAL FASTENER, FASTENING SYSTEM, AND DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A mechanical fastener is disclosed that includes a thermoplastic backing and multiple, upstanding fastening elements that have a post with a proximal end attached to the thermoplastic backing and a distal end comprising a cap larger in area than a cross-sectional area of the post. The basis weight of the mechanical fastener is in a range from 25 grams per square meter to 75 grams per square meter, and the height of the multiple, upstanding fastening elements is up to 300 micrometers. Fastening systems and disposable absorbent articles including the mechanical fastener are also disclosed. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20150267927 | COLLAPSIBLE AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure relates generally to air filter systems and air filters. More particularly, it relates to air filter systems capable of transitioning from a collapsed arrangement to an expanded arrangement. | 09-24-2015 |
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| 20100262227 | IMPLANTS HAVING HIGH FATIGUE RESISTANCE, IMPLANT DELIVERY SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF USE - According to one aspect of the present invention, a fatigue resistant stent comprises a flexible tubular structure having an inside diameter, an outside diameter, and a sidewall therebetween and having apertures extending through the sidewall. According to other aspects of the invention, processes for making a fatigue resistant stent are disclosed. According to further aspects of the invention, delivery systems for a fatigue resistant stent and methods of use are provided. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20110130777 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CUTTING TISSUE - A catheter which includes a cutting element having one or more raised elements is provided. The cutting element has a cup-shaped surface at the distal end that may be smooth and continuous except for the raised elements. The raised elements have a surface that tends to direct cut particles of material towards one or more of the axis of rotation of the cutting element, the catheter axis, or a particle collection chamber. In further aspects of the invention, a cutting element oscillates in a direction roughly parallel to the axis of rotation of the cutting element. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110144673 | MATERIAL REMOVAL DEVICE HAVING IMPROVED MATERIAL CAPTURE EFFICIENCY AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides an improved atherectomy catheter having means for directing particles generated by a cutting element into a collection chamber. Methods of directing the cut material from a blood vessel lumen into a collection chamber are also provided. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20130018397 | MATERIAL REMOVAL DEVICE HAVING IMPROVED MATERIAL CAPTURE EFFICIENCY AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides an improved atherectomy catheter having means for directing particles generated by a cutting element into a collection chamber. Methods of directing the cut material from a blood vessel lumen into a collection chamber are also provided. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20140052230 | IMPLANTS HAVING HIGH FATIGUE RESISTANCE, IMPLANT DELIVERY SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF USE - According to one aspect of the present invention, a fatigue resistant stent includes a flexible tubular structure having an inside diameter, an outside diameter, and a sidewall therebetween and having apertures extending through the sidewall. According to other aspects of the invention, processes for making a fatigue resistant stent are disclosed. According to further aspects of the invention, delivery systems for a fatigue resistant stent and methods of use are provided | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140163590 | Device for Cutting Tissue - A catheter which includes a cutting element having one or more raised elements is provided. The cutting element has a cup-shaped surface at the distal end that may be smooth and continuous except for the raised elements. The raised elements have a surface that tends to direct cut particles of material towards one or more of the axis of rotation of the cutting element, the catheter axis, or a particle collection chamber. In further aspects of the invention, a cutting element oscillates in a direction roughly parallel to the axis of rotation of the cutting element. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140277380 | Stent - A stent comprising a stent body and a plurality of cells is disclosed. Each cell includes two structural members extending in an undulating pattern. Each structural member includes a plurality of cell segments defining a plurality of peaks and valleys therebetween. A first segment and a second segment defining a first peak, the second segment and a third segment defining a first valley, the third segment and a fourth segment defining a second peak, the fourth segment and a fifth segment defining a second valley, the fifth segment and a sixth segment defining a third peak. The first peak, the second peak and the first valley include a first radius of curvature. The third peak and the second valley include a second radius of curvature. The first radius of curvature is larger than the second radius of curvature. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150216555 | MATERIAL REMOVAL DEVICE HAVING IMPROVED MATERIAL CAPTURE EFFICIENCY AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides an improved atherectomy catheter having means for directing particles generated by a cutting element into a collection chamber. Methods of directing the cut material from a blood vessel lumen into a collection chamber are also provided. | 08-06-2015 |
| 20160022453 | Stent - A stent comprising a stent body and a plurality of cells is disclosed. Each cell includes two structural members extending in an undulating pattern. Each structural member includes a plurality of cell segments defining a plurality of peaks and valleys therebetween. A first segment and a second segment defining a first peak, the second segment and a third segment defining a first valley, the third segment and a fourth segment defining a second peak, the fourth segment and a fifth segment defining a second valley, the fifth segment and a sixth segment defining a third peak. The first peak, the second peak and the first valley include a first radius of curvature. The third peak and the second valley include a second radius of curvature. The first radius of curvature is larger than the second radius of curvature. | 01-28-2016 |
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| 20130269958 | FLUORINATED OXIRANES AS FIRE EXTINGUISHING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF EXTINGUISHING FIRES THEREWITH - Fire extinguishing compositions and methods for extinguishing, controlling, or preventing fires are described wherein the extinguishing agent includes a fluorinated oxirane alone, or in admixture with a co-extinguishing agent selected from hydrofluorocarbons, hydrochlorofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, perfluoropolyethers, hydrofluoroethers, hydrofluoropolyethers, chlorofluorocarbons, bromofluorocarbons, bromochlorofluorocarbons, iodofluorocarbons, hydrobromofluorocarbons, fluorinated ketones, hydrobromocarbons, fluorinated olefins, hydrofluoroolefins, fluorinated sulfones, fluorinated vinylethers, and mixtures thereof. Also described are methods of preventing or extinguishing fires by introducing these compositions into an air-containing enclosed area and maintaining the composition in an amount sufficient to suppress combustion of combustible material in that enclosed area. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130292614 | FLUORINATED OXIRANES AS DIELECTRIC FLUIDS - An electrical device containing as a component a C | 11-07-2013 |
| 20140058003 | POLYMERIC FOAMS INCLUDING FLUORINATED OXIRANES, METHODS OF PREPARATION, AND USE OF SAME - Foamable compositions are provided that include at least one blowing agent, at least one foamable polymer or a precursor composition thereof, and a nucleating agent. The nucleating agent includes a fluorinated oxirane which, in some embodiments, can have up to a maximum of three hydrogen atoms. The fluorinated oxiranes can have a total of from about 2 to about 12 carbon atoms. Also provided is a process for preparing a polymeric foam and a composition that includes a blowing agent and a nucleating agent comprising a fluorinated oxirane. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140311146 | FLUORINATED OXIRANES AS ORGANIC RANKINE CYCLE WORKING FLUIDS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A process and an apparatus for converting thermal energy into mechanical energy in a Rankine cycle is provided. The process and apparatus include a working fluid that comprises a fluorinated oxirane. The fluorinated oxirane can contain substantially no hydrogen atoms bonded to carbon atoms and can have from about 4 to about 9 carbon atoms. The process can drive a turbine and, in some embodiments, generate electricity. | 10-23-2014 |
