| THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY Patent applications |
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| 20120135250 | METHOD FOR FABRICATION OF SILICONE COMPOSITE WITH ANTIMICROBIAL COATING - An antimicrobial article prepared by a method includes forming an antimicrobial mixture by adding a calculated amount of antimicrobial agent to a solution of water and alcohol, depositing the antimicrobial mixture in a container, the antimicrobial mixture having a thickness of 0.1 μm to 10 μm, evaporating the water and alcohol of the antimicrobial mixture to form the layer of antimicrobial coating, adding silicone resin on top of the layer of antimicrobial coating and allow the silicone resin to permeate and crosslink with the layer of antimicrobial coating, and removing the silicone composite with the layer of antimicrobial coating from the container. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120130066 | METHOD FOR PRECIPITATING A SOLUTE FROM A SOLUTION - A solute is precipitated from a solution of a solute, a solvent and a non-solvent by preparing the solutions and introducing the solution into a precipitation chamber contain a supercritical fluid. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120114205 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING ISCHEMIC STROKE - A method for assisting diagnosis of stroke by image analysis, the method comprising obtaining a scanned brain image of a patient, transforming the scanned brain image into a digitized brain image, removing bone and other artifacts from the digitized brain image, generating at least one circular adaptive region of interest on one side of the brain image, generating a binary mask of the circular adaptive region of interest, calculating the percentage of zeros from the binary mask within the circular adaptive region of interest, locating at least one corresponding circular adaptive region of interest on the other side of the brain image, and comparing the circular adaptive region of interest with the corresponding circular adaptive region on interest of the other side of the brain based on a plurality of texture attributes. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120029067 | Polyphenol Proteasome Inhibitors, Synthesis, and Methods of Use - The present invention relates to synthetic green tea derived polyphenolic compounds, their modes of syntheses, and their use in inhibiting proteasomal activity and in treating cancers. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions useful in methods of inhibiting proteasomes and of treating cancers. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120000251 | ITEMS OF CLOTHING HAVING SHAPE MEMORY - A method for making items of clothing having shape memory, the method comprising: synthesizing ( | 01-05-2012 |
| 20110317916 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SPATIAL-TEMPORAL DENOISING AND DEMOSAICKING FOR NOISY COLOR FILTER ARRAY VIDEOS - A method for spatial-temporal denoising and demosaicking for noisy color filter array (CFA) video, the method including applying spatial-temporal CFA video denoising ( | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110306050 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING SPECIFIC DNA SEQUENCES - An apparatus for detecting the presence of a microorganism in a sample includes a housing that includes a base fixed with a first DNA primer having a nucleotide sequence that is complementary to a DNA sequence of the microorganism of interest, a fibrinogen-splitting agent that is bound with a second DNA primer having a nucleotide sequence that is also complementary to a DNA sequence of the microorganism of interest, a rinsing unit configured to rinse the housing; and a fibrinogen adding unit configured to add fibrinogen to the housing so that the fibrinogen chemically reacts with the fibrinogen-splitting agent to produce a viscous substance, an ultrasonic emitter configured to emit ultrasonic signal to the housing, and an ultrasonic receiver configured to receive ultrasonic signal from the housing and transmit the received ultrasonic signal to an ultrasonic analyzer, wherein the ultrasonic analyzer determines whether the microorganism of interest exists. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110304720 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION USING FINGER IMAGING - A system for extracting finger vein and finger texture images from a finger of a person at the same time, the device including an image capture device configured to capture at least one image of at least one finger in a contactless manner, a feature extraction module configured to extract unique finger vein features and finger texture features from the at least one captured image, and a processing module configured to normalize the at least one captured image and integrate the extracted finger vein features and finger texture features. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110284300 | IN-WHEEL SWITCHED RELUCTANCE MOTOR DRIVE - A switched reluctance motor includes an inner stator having a plurality of stator poles with coil windings, the inner stator having a plurality of stator phases, an outer rotor configured to rotate around the inner stator, the outer rotor having a plurality of rotor poles, at least one position sensor configured to detect a position of the outer rotor, and a DC supply configured to sequentially supply current to excite the stator phases. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110263879 | ZWITTERIONIC PHOSPHONIUM SALTS - A zwitterionic phosphonium salt of Formula I: wherein n is 0 or 1; R is H or SO | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110245580 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR DELIVERING DRUG AND/OR PERFORMING PHYSICAL THERAPY - Current methods of delivering drug usually require a certain degree of human intervention. For example, a doctor, a paramedic or a patient is required to inject insulin manually when the blood sugar level becomes low. This invention provides a medical device for use with a patient for performing at least one of the functions of delivering drug and performing physical therapy to the patient. The device of this invention includes a sensor for measuring at least one parameter from the patient, an analyzer for analyzing the parameter to determine appropriate function to be carried out on the patient by said medical device, and at least one actuator to perform at least one of the functions of delivering drug and performing physical therapy. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110194805 | FIBER BRAGG GRATING IN MICRO/NANOFIBER AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - A method of fabricating Fiber Bragg gratings in a micro/nanofiber using ultrashort pulse irradiation, the method includes elongating and flame-brushing a single mode optical fiber to create a micro/nanofiber, and generating the ultrashort pulse irradiation to induce a plurality of refractive index changes at predetermined intervals within the micro/nanofiber, wherein the ultrashort pulse propagates through a focusing element and a diffractive element prior to propagating on the micro/nanofiber. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110152210 | POLYPHENOL COMPOUNDS FOR INHIBITING PROTEASOME AND USES THEREOF - Synthetic polyphenolic compounds of formula (I), their modes of synthesis, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof are provided herein. Use of the compounds and compositions described herein for inhibiting proteasomal activity and for treating cancer is also provided. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110135245 | MICROHOLE-STRUCTURED LONG PERIOD FIBER GRATING - An optical fiber with long period fiber gratings includes an optical fiber axis, a core region extending along the fiber axis, the core region having a core refractive index, a cladding region surrounding the core region, the cladding having a cladding refractive index, and a plurality of microholes perpendicular to the fiber axis with a portion of the core region removed, the plurality of microholes are spaced apart by a grating period. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110102803 | IN-LINE SINGLE FIBER MACH-ZEHNDER INTERFEROMETER - A single fiber Mach-Zehnder interferometer comprises an optical fiber having a core region and a cladding surrounding the core region, and a micro-cavity having part of the cladding and the core region removed, wherein the micro-cavity is adapted to receive a light beam and separate the light beam into a first light beam that propagates through the micro-cavity in an unguided mode, and a second light beam that propagates through the core region in a guided mode. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110091669 | METHOD FOR FABRICATION OF SILICONE COMPOSITE WITH ANTIMICROBIAL COATING - A method of fabricating silicone composite with a layer of antimicrobial coating, the method includes forming an antimicrobial mixture by adding a calculated amount of antimicrobial agent to a solution of water and alcohol, depositing the antimicrobial mixture in a container with a thickness of 0.1 μm to 10 μm, evaporating the water and alcohol of the antimicrobial mixture to form the layer of antimicrobial coating, adding silicone resin on top of the layer of antimicrobial coating and allow the silicone resin to permeate and crosslink with the layer of antimicrobial coating and removing the silicone composite with the layer of antimicrobial coating from the container. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110083052 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENCODING AND DECODING LOW-DENSITY-PARITY-CHECK (LDPC) CODES - A method for encoding data, the method comprising: creating m parity bits from k data bits based on a parity-check matrix ( | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110077728 | ELECTRONIC STIMULATION TEXTILE FOR TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE THERAPY - A textile for providing traditional Chinese medicine therapy to a wearer using electronic stimulation includes at least two conductive paths that are made from conductive textile material, the conductive paths are separated by nonconductive textile material, at least one pair of electrodes attach to the conductive paths corresponding to specific part of body or acupoints according to traditional Chinese medicine theory, and an electronic stimulation signal controller configured to conduct electronic stimulation signals to the electrodes via the conductive paths. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110021914 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM FOR ASSESSING SCOLIOSIS - A three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound imaging system ( | 01-27-2011 |
| 20100328055 | Detection System for Assisting A Driver When Driving A Vehicle - A detection system ( | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100321028 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE PERFORMANCE OF A WEARABLE ELECTRODE | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100289621 | METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING RFID DEPLOYMENT AND RFID DEPLOYMENT OPTIMIZER OF USE THEREOF - A method for optimizing the deployment of RFID apparatus, and a RFID deployment optimizer of use thereof are provided. The method includes the steps: A. analyzing the interrogation zone where the RFID apparatus are deployed, B. identifying the readability o RFID tag associated with different sets of placement on a target object inside the interrogation zone, and C. selecting the best deployment alternative based on the analysis result of the interrogation zone attained in the step A and all the readabilities of RFID tag associated with different sets of placement identified in the step B. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100240994 | Method and apparatus for ultrasound imaging and elasticity measurement - A method for performing ultrasound imaging and elasticity measurement, the method includes scanning an object to obtain a B-mode ultrasound image, selecting an A-mode signal from the B-mode ultrasound image, transmitting a high frame rate ultrasound signal, by a selected group of ultrasound transducers, at the selected A-mode signal location, forming a transient M-mode image based on the high frame rate ultrasound signal, enhancing propagation trace of shear wave based on the transient M-mode image, calculating elasticity of the object based on the propagation trace and displaying result, and displaying, simultaneously, the B-mode ultrasound image and the transient M-mode measurement result. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100227192 | COMPOSITE STEEL PLATE AND METHOD OF MAKING A COMPOSITE STEEL PLATE - A composite steel plate includes at least two steel sheets rolled to form a plate. One of the sheets has a composition that varies in a depthwise direction, between nanocrystalline and micron grained. The plate is made by treating a steel sheet to produce a composition in the sheet that varies in a depthwise direction of the sheet between nanocrystalline and micron grained, stacking the treated sheet with at least one other steel sheets and rolling the stacked sheets to form the plate. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100213886 | Energy-saving controller for three-phase induction motors - The present invention relates to an energy-saving system for three-phase induction motors and is based on the principle of variable voltage control at constant speed. It is composed of a microprocessor, exampling circuit, sensing circuit, acquiring circuit, firing circuit, and AC to AC converter. The system is to automatically adjust the voltage to the induction motor with the variation in the motor load, in order to obtain high operating power factor and efficiency. The system will result in considerable energy-savings when a three-phase induction motor runs under constant light-load or variable-load with low duty ratio. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100198777 | SEQUENCE ONLINE ANALYTICAL PROCESSING SYSTEM - A sequence online analytical processing (S-OLAP) system | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100190006 | AMPHIPHILIC MAGNETIC COMPOSITE PARTICLES AND THEIR SYNTHESIS - Amphiphilic, magnetic composite particles are comprised of cores and shells. The core contains both hydrophobic vinylic graft copolymer, hydrophobic vinylic homopolymer and magnetic nanoparticles, and the shell to which the hydrophobic vinylic polymer is grafted is a hydrophilic, nitrogen-containing polymer. Typically, the composite particles are made by a process which involves generating radicals on nitrogen atoms of the water-soluble polymer, and then initiating free-radical copolymerization of said vinylic monomer(s) and vinylic-coated magnetic nanoparticles, whereby vinylic polymer(s) undergo(es) phase separation and the vinylic coated magnetic nanoparticles are encapsulated within the vinylic polymer to form a composite latex. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100173985 | Polyphenol proteasome inhibitors, synthesis, and methods of use - The present invention relates to synthetic green tea derived polyphenolic compounds, their modes of syntheses, and their use in inhibiting proteasomal activity and in treating cancers. The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions useful in methods of inhibiting proteasomes and of treating cancers. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100171067 | TEMPERATURE-REGULATING FIBER AND A METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A temperature-regulating fiber may include a spun phase change polymeric material that may include a plurality of phase change polymer blocks. The fiber may have a fixity ratio of at least 80% and a recovery ratio of at least 74%. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100113865 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RELAXATION | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100106050 | Hand sensory assessment device - The present invention relates to a hand sensory assessment device capable of point localization, two-point discrimination, vibration, and texture discrimination for assessing and training patients. The device possesses multiples of pins serving as contacting points that are capable of treating multiples points on a patients hand. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100101686 | NANOSTRUCTURED AUSTENITIC STEEL AND METHOD OF MAKING NANOSTRUCTURED AUSTENITIC STEEL - A method for producing a nanostructured austenitic sheet by consecutive martensite and austenite phase (γ/α′) transformations, in which the coarse grained austenite sheet transforms to nanocrystalline martensite by strain-induced transformation, and then generates reverse transformation to nanostructured austenite by warm rolling due to dynamic recrystallization. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100052867 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING OBJECT MOVEMENT AND LOCATION WITH RFID DEVICE - An apparatus for identifying object movement and location with RFID device comprises two RFID gateways constructed by at least one RFID interrogator located inside and outside an entrance of a monitored zone independently, a portable RFID tag carried by the object capable of receiving and responding said signals emitted by said RFID interrogator, and a data processor connected with said RFID gateways capable of receiving said responses to identify said object movement as leaving or entering said entrance and said object location as outside or inside said monitored zone. There is also a corresponding method for identifying object movement and location with RFID device. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100045788 | Method and Apparatus for Personal Identification Using Palmprint and Palm Vein - A method of personal identification includes switching between visible and near infrared light, acquiring palmprint image and palm vein image from a person under the visible and the near infrared light, extracting sub-images from the palmprint image and the palm vein image based on a region of interest, extracting multiple features from the sub-images, and matching the extracted multiple features with stored information in a database to authenticate the person. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100039830 | LED automotive tail lamp set - The present invention relates to LED lamps suitable for forming automotive lighting systems, made of high power lambertian LEDs and a TIR collimator lens. In the present invention, a novel TIR collimator lens is developed to collect the light emitted from the LED source and through a pillow lens array; redistribution occurs to form a light pattern meeting ECE requirements. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100030035 | Fuzzy system for cardiovascular disease and stroke risk assessment - The present invention relates to a fuzzy system that provides a measure of global cardiovascular risk based on the risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease and stroke. The fuzzy system is of multiple input single output (MISO) wherein the inputs are the values of risk factors and the output is the measure of global cardiovascular risk. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100024376 | Method and apparatus for manufacturing slalom false twisting on ring yarn - In a process for manufacturing a singles ring yarn, a method and apparatus is invented which utilizes double belts as a false twist device and incorporates it in the conventional ring spinning machine for producing a singles ring yarn. In this invention, a double-belts is applied thus two twisting points, instead of one twisting point, are adopted for the yarn false twisting to improve the false twist efficiency. Accordingly, a ratio of the velocity of the belt to the delivery speed of the yarn is controlled and the wrapping angle of the yarn on the belts is adjusted in order to obtain the desired property of the final singles ring yarn. The said invention can enhance the strength of fiber strand at the spinning triangle and thus ensure the yarns spun in a normal condition at low twist multipliers, which is unable to be obtained by the conventional ring spinning machine. The method produces yarns with good strength, less hairiness and lower yarn residual torque at low twist level and endows the resultant fabric with softer handle, low spirality as well as clear and smooth surface appearance. The method and apparatus has the advantages of easy yarn piecing-up and doffing process, low spinning end-breakage when using ordinary raw materials and low cost of investment and maintenance, which not only is able to meet the commercial requirements of the large-scale production in the textile industry but also possesses a high false twist efficiency. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100021106 | TEMPERATURE-COMPENSATED FIBRE OPTIC STRAIN GAUGE - A temperature-compensated fibre optic strain gauge ( | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100010780 | Method for signal denoising using continuous wavelet transform - The present invention relates to a novel method for signal denoising utilizing a continuous wavelet transform. The method preferably utilizes derivatives of Gaussian functions. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100009448 | Biodegradable and bioabsorbable biomaterials and keratin fibrous articles for medical applications - The present invention relates to a process of making biodegradable and/or bioabsorbable biomaterials and keratin nonwoven fibrous articles by electrospinning fibers from a blend of biomaterials and keratin dissolved in organic solvents includes generating a high voltage electric field between oppositely charged biomaterials and keratin fluid in a syringe with a capillary tip and a metallic collection roller and causing a jet to flow to the roller as solvent evaporates and collecting fibrous membranes or scaffolds on the roller. Keratin increased the cell affinity of biomaterial scaffolds which have potential medical applications. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100008969 | Biomaterial scaffolds with keratin for tissue engineering - The present invention relates to methods for preparing porous natural or synthetic material scaffolds with keratin for improving cell affinity. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100004720 | Smart thermal textile for acupuncture therapy - The present invention relates to a smart textile capable of providing acupuncture therapy to the wearer through strategically positioned electrodes throughout the textile, connected via silver coated fabric. Through the instant invention, heat therapy can be applied to specific points on the body, while being safe due to the absence of wires. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100003877 | Three-tier reflective nanofibrous structure - The present invention provides a three-tier reflective nanofibrous structure having a woven or nonwoven substrate, a polymeric nanofibers web on the substrate, and an infrared radiation reflection coating on the web. The present nanofibrous structure has good reflection to heat radiation in the near infrared, has good resistance to heat conduction, has good permeability to water vapor moisture, and is light weight. A method of fabricating both radiation relective and nanofibrous structure is also presented. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100001588 | Multi-function three-phase active power filter - A new multi-function shunt active filter has been successfully implemented. The proposed decoupler and cascade controller provide a simple solution to power factor correction, reduction of harmonics loads and load balancing. The mathematical burden of resolving the load current to fundamental and harmonics is not required. The decoupler and controller can easily be implemented using low-cost analogue devices. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20090326243 | Ligands for transition-metals and methods of use - The present invention relates to indolyl phosphine ligands, and methods of making such ligands utilizing phenyl hydrazines and aryl ketones as the starting material. The present invention further includes uses of the ligands in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, materials, and agriculture. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090310831 | PARTIAL FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION - A method for partial fingerprint recognition, the method comprising the steps of extracting features including ridge orientations, valley images, minutiae, and pores from at least two fingerprint fragments, aligning the fingerprint fragments, matching the pores and minutiae on the fingerprint fragments after applying estimated alignment transformation, calculating a final matching score based on a pore matching score and a minutiae matching score, identifying a person based on a result of the final matching score. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20090288466 | Isothermal forming system for production of sheet metal parts - The present invention relates to an apparatus for attachment to a conventional sheet metal forming press. The apparatus allows the sheet metal forming process to be preformed fully submerged in an oil. Methods for sheet metal forming in oil are also provided. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090267739 | CHIPLESS MICROWAVE IDENTIFICATION TAG - A chipless microwave identification tag ( | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090259338 | ROBOTIC SYSTEM AND TRAINING METHOD FOR REHABILITATION USING EMG SIGNALS TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL HELP - A robotic system for rehabilitation using EMG signals to provide mechanical help includes EMG electrodes ( | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090251076 | HID ballast with integrated voltage multiplier and lamp temperature compensation - The present invention relates to temperature compensation of HID lamps in automobiles. The invention concerns the manner in which the temperature of the HID lamp is accounted for in order to drive the lamp is at appropriate power from hot to cold conditions. In the present invention, the voltage across a capacitor in the temperature compensation circuit is sensed and used as a command signal to anticipate lamp temperature, and accordingly the reference power to the HID lamp is modulated depending on the temperature of the lamp. In the present invention, the lamp is driven with a higher power setting when the lamp is cold and with lower power setting when hot. This adaptive generation of reference power setting depending on the temperature of the lamp is implemented using the voltage across a capacitor in the temperature compensation circuit. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090243797 | System for storage shelving and methods of use thereof - The present invention relates to a system for product storage and methods of categorizing, storing, and delivering products to end users via the system, the system's components including a processor, a “smart shelving” device, boxes for insertion into and utilization by the “smart shelving” device, and ID readers. Through the present invention, products are able to be securely and more certainly delivered to the proper recipient of the products. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090220947 | Biomarkers for toxic algae - The present invention is directed toward biomarkers that identify characteristics of algae. The invention is further directed toward biomarkers that serve to identify algae species and strains of algae species as well as detect the presence of algal toxins. Additional embodiments feature methods utilizing algal biomarkers and polypeptides that can serve as biomarkers. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090197943 | Flavonoid Dimers and Methods of Making and Using Such - Multidrug resistance (MDR) is a major problem in cancer chemotherapy. The best characterized resistance mechanism is the one mediated by the over-expression of drug efflux transporters, permeability-glycoprotein (P-gp), which pump a variety of anticancer drugs out of the cells, resulting in lowered intracellular drug accumulation. A series of flavonoid dimers are developed in this invention, which are linked together by linker groups of various lengths. These flavonoid dimers are found to be efficient P-gp modulators that increase cytotoxicity of anticancer drugs in vitro and dramatically enhance their intracellular drug accumulation. It is found that the flavonoid dimers of this invention is also useful in reducing drug resistance in treating parasitic diseases. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090137874 | Polymer Microvalve with actuators and devices - The present invention relates to a microvalve having a valve plug, connecting legs, anchors and actuators, allowing the valve plug to move vertically to open or close the valve. The valve plug can contain magnetic materials, and be operated by an actuator. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090118472 | Biomarkers for toxic algae - The present invention is directed toward biomarkers that identify characteristics of algae. The invention is further directed toward biomarkers that serve to identify algae species and strains of algae species as well as detect the presence of algal toxins. Additional embodiments feature methods utilizing algal biomarkers and polypeptides that can serve as biomarkers. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090112171 | Urine bag pocket - The present invention relates to clothing items such as pants or shoulder bags incorporating urine bag pockets suitable for holding a urine bag. Through the invention, incontinence sufferers are able to maintain mobility while still concealing a urine bag. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090099349 | Biomarkers For Toxic Algae - The present invention is directed toward biomarkers that identify characteristics of algae. The invention is further directed toward biomarkers that serve to identify algae species and strains of algae species as well as detect the presence of algal toxins. Additional embodiments feature methods utilizing algal biomarkers and polypeptides that can serve as biomarkers. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090093854 | Method of treating a rheumatic disorder using combination of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and a ginsenoside - The present invention relates to a method of treating rheumatic disorders, and symptoms of arthritis specifically. The method involves utilizing transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in combination with administration of a ginsenoside, such as Rb1. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090093606 | Shape memory fibers prepared via wet, reaction, dry, melt, and electro spinning - The present invention relates to methods for synthesizing shape memory polyurethanes, and fibers therefrom. The polyurethanes can be synthesized via solution polymerization or bulk polymerization. Following synthesis, the polyurethanes can be treated via wet spinning, dry spinning, reaction spinning, melt spinning, or electro spinning. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090093060 | Luminescent Protein Staining - The present invention relates to the use of cyclometalated iridium complexes for detecting poly(amino acids) including peptides, polypeptides, and proteins. Poly(amino acids) are detected in solution, in electrophorectic gels, and on solid supports, including blots. The method of the present invention is rapid, highly sensitive, and extremely facile. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090092807 | Two-way shape memory composite polymer and methods of making - The present invention relates to a composite polymer having two-way shape effect, wherein the composite is made of a shape polymer layer, a resin layer, and an adhesive layer. The composite is suitable for inclusion in films, boards, fabrics, and textiles. Methods of making and using are included herein. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090081805 | Method for finding active ingredients from chemical and biological systems - The present invention relates to a method for finding active ingredients/groups of constitutes from a multi-component system that are active as indicated by specific or a group of activity test. The method involves the use of a hyphenated instrument for determining the active ingredients. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090076422 | Smart acupressure pen and methods of administering acupressure - The present invention relates to an acupressure pen and methods of acupressure treatment, wherein said pen is capable of determining the optimal range for treatment on a particular acupoint, and recalling such optimal range during subsequent treatments. Through the use of a grid system, infrared communicator, and microcontroller, the pen is capable of being set and storing results in a matrix. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090073160 | Method for automatic generation of optimal space frame - Space frames consist of combination of one or more basic modules to function as a decorative feature or a building element in architectural design. There are certain aesthetic criteria to meet on the design of a basic space frame module; space frame module, geometric regularity, and dimension regularity for all the angles and lengths between edges. Designers exercise their own creativity to develop space frame modules base on these criteria. The present invention relates to a hybrid algorithm based on evolutionary algorithm for graph encoding scheme (EAGES) and genetic algorithm (GA) to evolve the design automatically in relative small number of generations. The hybrid algorithm is a tool to architects and designers to rapidly produce aesthetically pleasing designs with the resources available to them. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090068687 | Screening platform for discovery of immunomodulatory activities in traditional medicine - The present invention relates to a method of screening traditional medicines for immunomodulating activity and anti-tumor activity. The method involves applying techniques and tools used in the field of proteomics, isolating an active ingredient from a natural ingredient historically used as a traditional medicine, stimulating splenocytes, and measuring and determining biomarker indicators resulting from such stimulation. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090054482 | Method of making and administering quinoline derivatives as anti-cancer agents - The present invention relates methods of preparing quinoline derivative compounds, and administering such compounds in the treatment of solid and non-solid tumors, notably on liver cancer. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090050987 | Fabrication of piezoelectric single crystalline thin layer on silicon wafer - The present invention relates a method of fabricating a piezoelectric device through micromachining piezoelectric-on-silicon wafer. The wafers are constructed so that piezoelectric layer is a single wafer having a thin layer from 5 to 50 μm. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090043357 | Wireless real-time feedback control functional electrical stimulation system - The present invention relates methods for assisting a user having paralyzed muscles in walking. The methods focus on addressing foot drop and stimulating arm swing to aid in balance and mimic a “normal” person walk. The methods utilize a system capable of monitoring the gait cycle of the user and wireless transmitting signals to stimulation devices attached to the user's body. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090027174 | Method of transmitting signals via reinforced steel bar - The present invention teaches methods and systems for transmitting signals in a building utilizing the reinforced steel bar structure in the building. The methods and systems allow the transmission and receipt of signals in residences and offices in older buildings while avoiding system reconfiguration, high cost cabling, and over-invasive installation. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090010977 | Insect repellant fabrics having nanocapsules with insecticide - The present invention relates to method of manufacturing a prytheroid-treated fabric and manufactured products created thereby. Through the development and application of prytheroid nanocapsules to a fabric, the fabric exhibits insecticidal properties, even following successive washings and solar exposure. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090008402 | Hygienic Rubbish Bin - The present invention relates to a hygienic rubbish capable of killing harmful bacteria and expelling odors that may result from rubbish. The hygienic bin accomplishes this by including as components an ultraviolet light and exhaust system. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090008185 | Double-glazed windows wth inherent noise attenuation - The present invention relates to a noise attenuating window comprised of two panes of glass separated by a spacer tube. The spacer tube contains T-shaped acoustic resonator capable of targeting a single mode or multiple-mode to be attenuated. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090007685 | Piezoresistive strain gauge using doped polymeric fluid - The present invention relates to a strain gauge and methods of making such wherein the gauge contains a doped polymeric fluid suitable for measuring elongations of more than 10%. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090007538 | Method of industrially producing yarn at a lower twist multiplier for textile products - The present invention relates to a machine, a system, and textiles resulting from an industrially produced yarn, created through the incorporation of a linear false twisting device and two lappets positioned to affect a yarn during drafting. The invention results in a yarn having a low twist multiplier. The textiles products created from the produced yarn exhibit a soft feel without requiring the use of chemical treatments. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20080319681 | Method of extracting qualitative and quantitative information from mixtures - The present invention relates to methods for extracting qualitative and quantitative information from natural ingredient mixtures, utilizing two or more data sets and newly developed chemometric method known as improved alternative moving window factor analysis (IAMWFA). | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080319352 | SPINE TILT MONITOR WITH BIOFEEDBACK - The present invention relates to a system and method for continually monitoring the spine of a user via device containing electromechanical transducer, processor, delay, transmitter, and a feedback component. Through the device and method of employing, the user will be able to learn and sustain a proper posture, thereby avoiding future back pain. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080319351 | Spine tilt monitor with biofeedback - The present invention relates to a system and method for continually monitoring the spine of a user via device containing electromechanical transducer, processor, delay, transmitter, and a feedback component. Through the device and method of employing, the user will be able to learn and sustain a proper posture, thereby avoiding future back pain. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080315684 | Square-wave modulated voltage dip restorer - The present invention relates a dynamic voltage restorer (DVR) system and methods for addressing voltage dips. The instant DVR incorporates high frequency technology, such as a high frequency transformer, to generate a square wave voltage from a storage device, such square wave being modulated prior to being delivered to a load. The generation of the square wave and modulation thereto creates a voltage that reacts fast to voltage dips, while addressing wide ranging harmonics usually present in square waves. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080296462 | Mounting mechanism for removable bollard - The present invention provides a mounting mechanism for a removable bollard, which has high flexibility and convenience for the removal and reinstallation of the bollard and the socket for inserting the bollard can be covered without having additional devices after the removal of the bollard. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080295409 | INFILL FOR BOLLARD FOOTING HOLE - The invention relates to an infill which can be inserted into a bollard footing hole. The infill is designed such that it allows a bollard to be fit over it, and the infill fits within a footing hole. Methods of covering a footing hole are also bought. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080294074 | Robotic training system with multi-orientation module - The present invention relates a system and method to allow users to train different joints of a limb in different planes. The rotation of the system can be driven by a motor to assist or resist the motion for training purpose. By the present invention, the user can use the device to switch training between the vertical and horizontal planes, without changing the device and any module. The system is also adjustable to meet different users' body sizes. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080293551 | Multiple joint linkage device - The present invention relates to devices and methods for a joint linkage device suitable for training multi-joints in a single limb. The joint linkage device is capable of rotation at a proximal end and a distal end. The device includes a proximal end having an upper plate, a middle plate, and a lower plate, a distal plate, a side bar, a main bar, a switch mechanism, and an extended bar. In use, a torque from a motor is applied to the upper plate to provide a user with an assistance torque, a resistance torque, or a assistance/resistance torque. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080285908 | Fiber optic transducer for simultaneous pressure and temperature measurement in fluid flow - The present invention relates a fiber optic transducer (FOT) and methods for measuring the pressure and temperature of a flowing fluid using such FOT, wherein such FOT contains a fiber optic having fiber Bragg gratings. The fiber Bragg gratings are measured during a flowing fluid to determine the difference in the change in wavelength exhibited by a reflected optical signal from the gratings. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080282480 | Multifunction Finishing Liquids Containing Dendrimers and the Application of the Liquids in Textile Finishing - A finishing liquid which containing as least one kind of dendrimer molecules with terminal groups of —NH | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080269832 | Device and method for sleep apnea management using SpO2 - The present invention relates to an anti-sleep apnea device including two electrodes and a pulse oximeter, adapted to be disposed on the user's wrist for releasing electrical pulses to an acupoint of the user, and a method of monitoring and treating sleep-apnea, whereby monitoring occurs via a pulse oximeter and treatment occurs by providing electrical stimulation to specific acupoint on the user. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080269570 | Medical device for delivering drug and/or performing physical therapy - Current methods of delivering drug usually require a certain degree of human intervention. For example, a doctor, a paramedic or a patient is required to inject insulin manually when the blood sugar level becomes low. This invention provides a medical device for use with a patient for performing at least one of the functions of delivering drug and performing physical therapy to the patient. The device of this invention includes a sensor for measuring at least one parameter from the patient, an analyzer for analyzing the parameter to determine appropriate function to be carried out on the patient by said medical device, and at least one actuator to perform at least one of the functions of delivering drug and performing physical therapy. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080269490 | Method for Asymmetric Hydrosilylation of Ketones - Method of asymmetrically hydrosilylating substrates using catalysts having a ligand of the compound of the formula (I) | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080258347 | Method of enhancing moisture management and providing negative ion properties to fabric materials - The present invention relates to a method of enhancing the negative ion properties of a material and enhance its moisture management properties if necessary. The method of the present invention teaches the determination of the moisture properties of a material, development of a negative ion agent, and the application of that agent to the material, such steps leading to a material possessing negative ion properties and good moisture management. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080241405 | Formulation coated self-cleaning wool - The present invention relates to methods of making articles, and systems for providing wool article have self-cleaning properties. The self-cleaning properties are brought about coating the wool articles with a photocatalyst formulation. The formulation contains titanium compounds, stabilizers, catalysts, and water. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080240514 | Method of personal recognition using hand-shape and texture - The present invention relates to a method and system for a multimodal biometric system utilizing a single image to generate hand shape and palmprint features. The invention utilizes a digital camera, and incorporates feature subset selection algorithms to eliminate redundant data. The inventions, through the use of feature algorithm, successfully fuses the hand shape features and palmprint features at the features level. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080234477 | Method for preparing chitosan nano-particles - This invention involves a new method for preparing chitosan nano-particles. This method uses the nano-cavity technology so as to obtain pure chitosan nano-particles and pure chitosan nano-particle latex in a simple way. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080229905 | Fiber Bragg grating tuner - The present invention relates an instrument tuner possessing a fiber optic with a prewritten fiber Bragg grating. The tuner is suitable for providing more accurate instrument tuning, capable of not being subject to a tuner's subjectivity or distortions or electromagnetic interference. | 09-25-2008 |
