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Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160140865 | Systems and Methods for Training People to a Modified Gait or Posture - Device for training people to a preferred posture during normal gait comprising of: at least a base for stabilizing at least one rail or post coupled to said base at least one gait regulating component, which will be arranged perpendicularly with respect to said rod or post and parallel to the floor surface, with said gait regulating component provided for defining an obstacle during the normal gait of a user to impose on the latter a predetermined movement of the foot, knee, and hip, facilitating the maintenance of the user's bust erected in a position of equilibrium, with the consequent lengthening of the pushing leg, the gradual transition of the weight of the user's body by the supporting foot posterior to that of the advancing leg, and the oscillation of the arm forward opposite to the lower limb that moves, with a final effect of a steady pace. | 05-19-2016 |
20160134433 | UNDERWATER MULTI-HOP COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A multi-hop ad hoc communications network may allow optical communications between underwater nodes. Each node may be fitted with environmental sensors. Each node may collect data from the sensors and transmit the data to other nodes in the network according to a time division multiple access (TDMA) scheme. The data may propagate through a series of child and parent nodes to reach a master node. The master node may have a wired connection for power and data transfer. | 05-12-2016 |
20160102140 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING BRAIN DISEASES - The present invention provides methods of delivering a protein to the brain of a mammal, comprising administering to the mammal a therapeutic fusion protein comprising a homeodomain peptide operably linked to a therapeutic agent. | 04-14-2016 |
20160089427 | Genetically Modified Yersinia as Vaccines Against Yersinia Species - Recombinant attenuated | 03-31-2016 |
20160065243 | RADIATION HARDENING ARCHITECTURAL EXTENSIONS FOR A RADIATION HARDENED BY DESIGN MICROPROCESSOR - This disclosure relates generally to processors and methods of operating the same. In particular, this disclosure relates to components for correcting soft errors in a processor. In one embodiment, a processor includes an instruction decoder and an exception handler. The instruction decoder is configured to receive one or more soft error correction instructions and decode the one or more soft error correction instructions. Additionally, an exception handler is configured to execute the one or more soft error correction instructions so as to correct one or more soft errors. In this manner, the processor is capable of correcting soft errors that are the result of radiation strikes. | 03-03-2016 |
20160060643 | PREMETHYLATION OF DNA FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY TRANSFORMATION OF CYANOBACTERIA - Methods of pre-methylation of foreign DNA to improve genetic transformation in cyanobacterium. Two Type II methyltransferase-encoding genes, i.e., M (sll0729) and C (slr0214), were cloned from the chromosome of | 03-03-2016 |
20160049195 | RESISTIVE CROSS-POINT ARCHITECTURE FOR ROBUST DATA REPRESENTATION WITH ARBITRARY PRECISION - This disclosure relates generally to resistive memory systems. The resistive memory systems may be utilized to implement neuro-inspired learning algorithms with full parallelism. In one embodiment, a resistive memory system includes a cross point resistive network and switchable paths. The cross point resistive network includes variable resistive elements and conductive lines. The conductive lines are coupled to the variable resistive elements such that the conductive lines and the variable resistive elements form the cross point resistive network. The switchable paths are connected to the conductive lines so that the switchable paths are operable to selectively interconnect groups of the conductive lines such that subsets of the variable resistive elements each provide a combined variable conductance. With multiple resistive elements in the subsets, process variations in the conductances of the resistive elements average out. As such, learning algorithms may be implemented with greater precision using the cross point resistive network. | 02-18-2016 |
20160044035 | Systems and Apparatuses for a Secure Mobile Cloud Framework for Mobile Computing and Communication - Systems and apparatuses for a secure mobile cloud framework (referred to as MobiCloud) for mobile computing and communication are disclosed. Embodiments of MobiCloud transfer each mobile node from a traditional strictly layer-structured communication node into a service node (SN). Each SN may be used as a service provider or a service broker according its capability. Each SN may be incorporated as a virtualized component of the MobiCloud. In some embodiments, MobiCloud mirrors an SN to one or multiple virtual images in the Cloud for addressing communication and computation deficiencies of mobile devices. Virtual images can create a visualized MANET routing and communication layer that can maximally assist the mobile nodes to enable pervasive computing services for each mobile device owner. A secure data processing framework is disclosed for the MobiCloud. | 02-11-2016 |
20160041138 | Methods for Monitoring Airborne Contaminants and Agents using Atmospheric Condensate - Methods for sample collection for assessment of air quality include generating an atmospheric condensate from air to be sampled, and collecting the atmospheric condensate in a collection vessel for subsequent use and analysis. Atmospheric condensate may be generated through a heat exchange module, such as a cold trap or the cooling coils of an HVAC system. The collection vessel may be an ultraclean glass jar or a cold trap. Air may be sampled actively or passively for both chemical and biological agents. | 02-11-2016 |
20160040519 | System and Method for Facilitating Subterranean Hydrocarbon Extraction with Electrochemical Processes - This disclosure includes systems and methods for extracting hydrocarbons from a geologic structure. Some systems use or include a well-bore that extends at least partially through the geologic structure, a first electrode disposed within the wellbore, an ionically conductive medium in fluid communication with the first electrode, a second electrode in electrical communication with the first electrode, and a power source configured to establish an electrical current between the first and second electrodes to cause an electrochemical reaction. Some systems are configured to facilitate extraction of hydrocarbons from a geologic structure. | 02-11-2016 |
20160028397 | RADIATION HARDENED DIGITAL CIRCUIT - This disclosure relates generally to radiation hardened digital circuits. In one embodiment, a radiation hardened digital circuit includes a delay network and a first Muller C element. The delay network is configured to generate a first delayed clock signal from a global clock signal such that that the first delayed clock signal is delayed with respect to the global clock signal. The first Muller C element is configured to generate a first clock input signal and set the first clock input signal to one of a set of clock states in response to the first delayed clock signal and the global clock signal each being provided in a same one of the set of clock states and is configured to hold the first clock input signal otherwise. Thus, a radiation strike is prevented from causing a soft error in the first clock input signal. | 01-28-2016 |
20160024550 | BACTERIAL IDENTIFICATION - The present invention provides for separation of bacterial species and serotypes using electrophoretic methods. | 01-28-2016 |
20160022832 | PROTEAS STABILIZED ANTIBACTERIAL PEPTIDES FOR S. AUREUS - Improved peptide compositions and synbody compositions are disclosed that show improved stability and antibiotic activity. The new antibacterial peptides for | 01-28-2016 |
20160018408 | PEPTIDE ARRAY QUALITY CONTROL - The present application provides arrays for use in immunosignaturing and quality control of such arrays. Also disclosed are peptide arrays and uses thereof for diagnostics, therapeutics and research. | 01-21-2016 |
20160006438 | THRESHOLD LOGIC ELEMENT WITH STABILIZING FEEDBACK - Threshold logic elements and methods of operating the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a threshold logic element includes a first input gate network configured to receive a first set of logical signals, a second input gate network configured to receive a second set of logical signals. The differential sense amplifier is operably associated with the first input gate network and the second input gate network such that the differential sense amplifier is configured to generate a differential logical output in accordance with a threshold logic function. In order to make the threshold logic element more robust, the differential sense amplifier is configured to feed back the differential logical output to the first input gate network and the second input gate network. By providing the differential logical output as feedback, floating node issues are avoided and the threshold logic element is more resistant to noise. | 01-07-2016 |
20160006437 | THRESHOLD LOGIC GATES WITH RESISTIVE NETWORKS - This disclosure relates generally to threshold logic elements for integrated circuits (ICs). In one embodiment, a threshold logic element has a first input gate network, a second input gate network, a differential sense amplifier, and a resistive network. The first input gate network is configured to receive a first set of logical signals, while the second input gate network configured to receive a second set of logical signals. The differential sense amplifier is operably associated with the first input gate network and the second input gate network such that the differential sense amplifier is configured to generate a differential output in accordance with a threshold logic function. The resistive network is coupled between the differential sense amplifier and the first input gate network and between the differential sense amplifier and the second input gate network. The resistive network makes the threshold logic element less susceptible to process variations. | 01-07-2016 |
20160004802 | Multiscale Modelling of Growth and Deposition Processes in Fluid Flow - A multiscale procedure models the growth of fluid-suspended particles through phase transition and/or agglomeration. The particle deposition on fluid flow boundaries and the precipitation occurred on the solid/liquid interface will influence and potentially constrict/block the fluid flow. The multiscale Lagrangian/Eulerian model enables detailed predictive simulations of the deposit formation and aging processes due to the continued precipitation on the deposit interface and deposition processes of precipitated solids, such as wax crystals or asphaltenes, on boundaries like walls exposed to fluid flow. | 01-07-2016 |
20150369795 | PORTABLE METABOLIC ANALYZER SYSTEM - A system for measuring and tracking metabolic rate, physical activity and calorie intake. The metabolic rate is measured with a design that features an adaptive sampling mechanism for accurate breath sample collection, optimized flow rate measurement for minimizing backpressure while maximizing accuracy, humidity regulation and water condensation reduction mechanism for reliable performance, as well as breath temperature measurement for volume and humidity corrections. The system further comprises an improved algorithm for determining physical activity such as related energy expenditure, and a mechanism for tracking changes in food intake over time. | 12-24-2015 |
20150363517 | TECHNIQUES FOR GENERATING PHYSICAL LAYOUTS OF IN SILICO MULTI MODE INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - This disclosure relates generally to computerized systems and methods of producing a physical representation of an in silico Integrated Circuit (IC) having an in silico Multi-Mode Redundant (MMR) pipeline circuit. An IC layout of the in silico IC is initially generated with the electronic design automation (EDA) program. Multi-Mode Redundant Self-Correcting Sequential State Element (MMRSCSSE) layouts are then rendered immotile while initial redundant Combinational Logic Circuit (CLC) layouts are removed from the IC layout after the MMRSCSSE layouts have been rendered immotile. By first placing the MMRSCSSE layouts and then rendering them immotile, the remaining logic can be placed again and optimized without compromising critical node spacing. As such, the described method provides for a more efficient way to create the IC layout of the in silico IC while maintaining critical node spacing. | 12-17-2015 |
20150330941 | System and Method for Ion-Selective, Field Effect Transistor on Flexible Substrate - A flexible ion-selective field effect transistor (ISFET) and methods of making the same are disclosed. The methods may comprise: (a) attaching a flexible substrate to a rigid support with an adhesive; (b) forming an ion-selective field effect transistor structure on a surface of the flexible substrate; and (c) removing the flexible substrate from the rigid support after step (b). | 11-19-2015 |
20150306429 | Methods and Apparatus for Treating a Cervix with Ultrasound Energy - Methods and apparatuses for speeding the softening of the cervix (cervical ripening) by way of application of ultrasound energy. A vaginal transducer may be used to emit pulse-modulated ultrasound energy directed to the cervix. Focused ultrasound energy may be applied trans-abdominally and directed at the cervix. Ultrasound energy is widely used in medical applications such as diagnostic imaging, therapeutic heating and noninvasive surgery. | 10-29-2015 |
20150277410 | POWER DELIVERY SYSTEM MANAGEMENT - An energy management system includes a number of power sources, a first set of energy storage devices (ESDs), a second set of ESDs, and a control system. The first set of ESDs is coupled between the power sources and a load and has a first set of operating characteristics. The second set of ESDs is also coupled between the power sources and the load and has a second set of operating characteristics that are different from the first set of operating characteristics. The control system is configured to selectively deliver power from one of the plurality of power sources to the first plurality of ESDs, the second plurality of ESDs, or both and selectively deliver power from the first plurality of ESDs, the second plurality of ESDs, or both to the load based on short and long term variations in a set of energy delivery system characteristics. | 10-01-2015 |
20150274628 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL RADICAL QUENCHERS - The invention provides a compound of formula (I): [insert formula (I)] wherein X, Y, and R | 10-01-2015 |
20150269723 | STEREO VISION MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for automatic, stereo vision based, in-line solder ball height and substrate coplanarity inspection includes providing an imaging setup together with an imaging processor for reliable, in-line solder ball height measurement. The imaging set up includes a pair of cameras mounted at two opposing angles with ring lighting around each camera lens, which allows the capture of two images of an electronics package in parallel. The lighting generates features on solder balls located on a substrate of the electronics package, which are then used to determine height. Specifically, points with the same intensity on each solder ball surface are grouped, which allows for the formation of curves, also known as iso-contours, which are then matched between the two views. An optimized triangulation is then performed to determine the height of each one of the solder balls. | 09-24-2015 |
20150268108 | Electrochemical Pressure Transducer - An electrochemical sensor ( | 09-24-2015 |
20150266947 | ANTIBODY BASED REAGENTS THAT SPECIFICALLY RECOGNIZE TOXIC OLIGOMERIC FORMS OF TAU - The invention relates to antibodies, antibody fragments and binding agents that specifically recognize oligomeric tau but do not bind to monomelic tau, fibrillar tau or non-disease associated forms of tau. | 09-24-2015 |
20150238140 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STRESS SENSING - A system for non-invasively monitoring a stress level of a subject is presented. A sensor is configured to monitor an attribute of the subject. A housing is configured to removably attach to the subject, the housing includes a processor in communication with the sensor, the processor is configured to retrieve data from the sensor, and use the data retrieved from the sensor to determine a stress level of the subject. | 08-27-2015 |
20150201865 | MOUTHPIECE FOR ACCURATE DETECTION OF EXHALED NO - A low back pressure mouthpiece for accurate detection of exhaled nitric oxide (NO) includes a conduit for receiving the exhaled breath from the subject. An oxidizing filter for sample conditioning, wherein the conduit and oxidizing filter operate to produce a back pressure of less than 4 cm H | 07-23-2015 |
20150156595 | HEARING ASSISTIVE DEVICE - A hearing assistive device is provided having a microphone, at least one audio signal processing mechanism, a vibration signal processing mechanism, and a vibrator. The audio signal processing mechanism receives an input audio signal from the microphone and generates a first output signal according to the received input audio signal wherein the first output signal coupled to a transducer that generates auditory perception in an ear of a user. The vibration signal processing mechanism receives the input audio signal and generates a second output signal according to the input audio signal. The vibrator is configured to be placed adjacent to the skin of the user, and configured to generate a vibration stimulation signal on the skin of the user according to the second output signal. | 06-04-2015 |
20150154504 | SUPPORT VECTOR MACHINE ENHANCED MODELS FOR SHORT-TERM WIND FARM GENERATION FORECASTING - Systems and methods for forecasting wind farm power generation are disclosed. Via use of a support vector machine (SVM) enhanced Markov model, short-term wind power generation forecasts may be generated. Exemplary approaches accurately account for wind ramp-up and ramp-down, as well as diurnal non-stationarity and seasonality of wind power generation. Via use of the disclosed forecasting approaches, utilities and grid managers can make improved decisions relating to electrical power generation and transmission, thus reducing costs and reducing pollution. | 06-04-2015 |
20150148710 | Ultrasound Modulation of the Brain for Treatment of Stroke, Brain Injury, and Other Neurological Disorders - A method for ultrasound modulation of the brain for treatment of stroke, brain injury, and other neurological disorders or the improvement of cognitive functioning in patients. The method may include identifying a stimulation site of a brain, where the stimulation site is associated with a brain disorder, applying ultrasound to the stimulation site, and initiating physical therapy. Alternately, ultrasound may be applied to the brain to enhance aspects of cognitive functioning by the combination of exercising the functionality of the brain and applying ultrasound to the region(s) or structures of the brain known to be associated with that function. | 05-28-2015 |
20150144506 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ANALYSIS OF CARBOHYDRATES - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to recognition tunneling methods, systems and devices for the detection of carbohydrates by measuring tunneling currents of sugars which give distinct electronic signals in a tunnel gap functionalized respectively with, for example, in some embodiments, 4(5)-(2-mercaptoethyl)-1H imideazole-2-carboxamide and 4-mercaptophenylboronic acid molecules on at least one, and preferably each electrode. | 05-28-2015 |
20150136372 | COLD PLATE FOR ELECTRONICS COOLING - A fluid cooled cold plate can comprise a fluid output port connected near a thermally conductive base plate having a coupled heat source device, a fluid input port connected to a top surface of the cold plate, and multiple extended surface areas connected to the base plate and extending normal to the base plate. The cold plate can be configured for generally uniform fluid flow across the multiple extended surface areas. Furthermore, the multiple extended surface areas can create more resistance near a top surface of the multiple extended surface areas and less resistance near the base plate. For example, the plurality of extended surface areas can be wires that are wound near the base plate and fanned out near the top surface. An advantage of the disclosed cold plate design is the increase in heat transfer area and efficiency. | 05-21-2015 |
20150133757 | Endoscope for Analyte Consumption Rate Determination with Single Cell Resolution for In Vivo Applications - Novel methods and devices including modified endoscopes that employ fiber optic technology and multiple extrinsic optical sensors for enablement of simultaneous determination of change rates of biological analytes in vivo with single-cell resolution. The devices employ dynamic oscillatory actuation to determine the gradient of analytes of interest along one or multiple directions with respect to the cell. The change rate or flux of the analyte of interest can be easily determined by applying the first Fick's law that relates the flux with the concentration gradient. The dual operation mode of the device markedly increases measurement sensitivity and accuracy. | 05-14-2015 |
20150112233 | Apparatus, System and Method for Neurostimulation by High Frequency Ultrasound - An apparatus, system, and method for neurostimulation by high frequency ultrasound. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a pulse generator, an ultrasound transducer coupled to the pulse generator, and an implantable stimulator. The implantable stimulator may include a piezoelectric element configured to convert ultrasound signals from the ultrasound transducer into electrical signals, a rectifier configured to convert alternating current from the piezoelectric element to a monophasic current, a capacitor coupled to the rectifier, and a first electrode and a second electrode coupled to the rectifier and capacitor and configured to transmit the monophasic current to body tissue. In addition, the apparatus may include a current-limiting circuit configured to limit the amount of current transmitted to the body tissue. | 04-23-2015 |
20150100110 | Controlled Stimulation Delivery from Neurostimulator - A system for providing neurostimulation includes an external device (“external exciter”) and an implanted device. The external exciter includes an energy source which inductively powers the implanted device. Examples of such external exciters include devices having at least one of: ultrasonic transducers, Radio Frequency (RF) transmitters, and solar cells. The implanted device includes circuitry that limits its maximum energy output to a predetermined saturation threshold such that excess stimulation from the external exciter does not raise the output of the implanted device beyond the saturation threshold. The output signal of the external exciter is then pulse-width modulated in order to produce a desired amount of output stimulation from the implanted device to stimulate the bioelectrically excitable tissue at a desired level. | 04-09-2015 |
20150057513 | Minimally Invasive Stress Sensors and Methods - Methods and devices to continuously measure electrochemical activity of one or more biochemical or molecular markers (FIG. | 02-26-2015 |
20140358451 | Fractional Abundance Estimation from Electrospray Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrum - Methods and systems for detecting and quantifying signal peaks from ESI-TOF-MS data may include creating a signal model and a noise model for mass spectrometry (MS) data. The method may also include detecting a signal peak based, at least in part, on the signal model and the noise model for the MS data. The method may further include determining an amplitude of the detected signal peak based, at least in part, on the signal model and the noise model for the MS data. | 12-04-2014 |
20140331197 | SEQUENTIAL STATE ELEMENTS IN TRIPLE-MODE REDUNDANT (TMR) STATE MACHINES - The disclosure relates generally to triple-redundant sequential state (TRSS) machines formed as integrated circuits on a semiconductor substrate, such as CMOS, and computerized methods and systems of designing the triple-redundant sequential state machines. Of particular focus in this disclosure are sequential state elements (SSEs) used to sample and hold bit states. The sampling and holding of bits states are synchronized by a clock signal thereby allowing for pipelining in the TRSS machines. In particular, the clock signal may oscillate between a first clock state and a second clock state to synchronize the operation of the SSE according to the timing provided by the clock states. The SSEs has a self-correcting mechanism to protect against radiation induced soft errors. The SSE may be provided in a pipeline circuit of a TRSS machine to receive and store a bit state of bit signal generated by combinational circuits within the pipeline circuit. | 11-06-2014 |
20140316499 | NEUROSTIMULATOR - Methods and devices for stimulating nerves are disclosed. In one embodiment adapted for stimulating excitable tissue, the invention includes drive circuitry, an acoustic transducer and a pair of electrodes. | 10-23-2014 |
20140315751 | High Throughput Selection of Specific Cell Binding and Lytic Polypeptides - The invention provides methods for identifying cell binding and/or lytic polypeptides that permit production of specific polypeptide therapeutics in a high throughput manner. | 10-23-2014 |
20140289513 | Enabling Comparable Data Access Control for Lightweight Mobile Devices in Clouds - A new efficient framework based on a Constant-size Ciphertext Policy Comparative Attribute-Based Encryption (CCP-CABE) approach. CCP-CABE assists lightweight mobile devices and storing privacy-sensitive sensitive data into cloudbased storage by offloading major cryptography-computation overhead into the cloud without exposing data content to the cloud. CCP-CABE extends existing attribute-based data access control solutions by incorporating comparable attributes to incorporate more flexible security access control policies. CCP-CABE generates constant-size ciphertext regardless of the number of involved attributes, which is suitable for mobile devices considering their limited communication and storage capacities. | 09-25-2014 |
20140273248 | Application of Ca Isotope Analysis to the Early Detection of Metastatic Cancer - Methods using the application of the Ca isotope method for diagnosing and monitoring the progression of cancers that cause bone loss. The methods also can be used for evaluating cancer treatments, such as aromatase inhibitors and other chemotherapeutic agents, for effects on bone density so that treatment can be modified. | 09-18-2014 |
20140273143 | Methods, Systems, and Culture Medium for Production of Dechlorinating Microorganisms - Methods, systems, and compositions for growing high density cultures of dechlorinating microorganisms, such as the bacteria | 09-18-2014 |
20140215192 | HEAP DATA MANAGEMENT FOR LIMITED LOCAL MEMORY(LLM) MULTI-CORE PROCESSORS - A compiler tool-chain may automatically compile an application to execute on a limited local memory (LLM) multi-core processor by including automated heap management transparently to the application. Management of the heap in the LLM for the application may include identifying access attempts to a program variable, transferring the program variable to the LLM, when not already present in the LLM, and returning a local address for the program variable to the application. The application then accesses the program variable using the local address transparently without knowledge about data in the LLM. Thus, the application may execute on a LLM multi-core processor as if the LLM multi-core processor has an unlimited heap space. | 07-31-2014 |
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