44th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 63 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130289702 | STENT-GRAFT PROSTHESIS FOR PLACEMENT IN THE ABDOMINAL AORTA - A self-expanding main vessel stent-graft includes a trunk portion configured for placement within the abdominal aorta and a bifurcated portion configured for placement above the aortic bifurcation of the common iliac arteries. The trunk portion includes a proximal end section having an anchor stent and a seal stent that accommodates a scallop or open-top fenestration; a suprarenal body section having at least one stent of variable stiffness to accommodate branch vessel prosthesis deployed alongside the main vessel stent-graft; a branch connection section having opposing couplings for connecting the main vessel stent-graft to branch vessel prostheses deployed within the renal arteries; an infrarenal body section having at least one stent of uniform stiffness; and a transition section for transitioning into the bifurcated portion. The main vessel stent-graft is configured to treat short-neck infrarenal, juxtarenal, and/or suprarenal aneurysms in a wide range of patient anatomies. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289703 | RING ON A CLOSED WEB STENT-GRAFT FOR USE IN TIP CAPTURE - A stent-graft has a closed web end configuration in which endmost stent crowns do not extend beyond an end or edge of a tubular graft. In order to couple the stent-graft to tip capture fingers or prongs of a delivery system, the stent-graft includes a ring woven between the endmost crowns of an end stent. When end stent is in a compressed delivery configuration, sections of the ring between adjacent endmost crowns form attachment loops that longitudinally extend beyond the end of the tubular graft for engaging the tip capture fingers of a delivery system. When the end stent is in an expanded fully deployed configuration, the attachment loops retract back to the stent so that the ring is a circular band having a diameter substantially equal to the expanded diameter of the stent. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289704 | Radiopaque Enhanced Cobalt Alloy for Stents - A stent is formed of at least a cobalt-based alloy. The cobalt-based alloy may include 10-35 weight % metal member selected from the group consisting of platinum (Pt), gold (Au), iridium (Ir), osmium (Os), rhenium (Re), tungsten (W), palladium (Pd), tantalum (Ta), and combinations thereof; 16-21 weight % chromium (Cr); 9-12 weight % molybdenum (Mo); 0-25 weight % nickel (Ni); and balance cobalt (Co). The cobalt-based alloy may be a thin outer shell of a hollow stent. The cobalt-based alloy may be used to form at least one of an inner core and an outer shell of a core-shell structure of a stent. The cobalt-based alloy may be used to form an end of a wire for forming a stent. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289705 | Radiopaque Enhanced Nickel Alloy for Stents - A stent includes a nickel-based alloy that includes 10-35 weight % metal member selected from the group consisting of platinum (Pt), gold (Au), iridium (Ir), osmium (Os), rhenium (Re), palladium (Pd), tantalum (Ta), and combinations thereof; 0-6 weight % cobalt (Co); 17-24 weight % chromium (Cr); 13-15 weight % tungsten (W); 0-3 weight % molybdenum (Mo); 0-5 weight % iron (Fe); and balance nickel (Ni). The nickel-based alloy may be a thin outer shell of a hollow stent. The nickel-based alloy may be used to form at least one of an inner core and an outer shell of a core-shell structure of a stent. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289706 | INTRALUMENALLY-IMPLANTABLE FRAMES - Implantable frames for use in body passages are provided herein. The implantable frames can include a plurality of hoop members joined by a plurality of longitudinal connecting members to form a tubular frame defining a cylindrical lumen. The plurality of longitudinal connecting members may include first and second longitudinal connecting members joining a first hoop member to a second hoop member such that the first and second longitudinal connecting members extend across an entire space separating the first and second hoop members. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289707 | STENT WITH FLEXIBLE HINGES - A helical stent includes at least one helical winding. Each helical winding includes a plurality of alternating long struts and short struts, ends of at least some of the long struts being joined to an end of an adjacent short strut by a flexible hinge arrangement, the struts being substantially rigid. The stent also includes at least one interconnection member connecting a hinge arrangement on one turn of the at least one winding with a hinge arrangement on an adjacent turn of the at least one winding. Fewer than all hinge arrangements on the at least one helical winding are connected to other hinge arrangements by an interconnection member. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289708 | STENT WITH ANCHORS TO PREVENT VULNERABLE PLAQUE RUPTURE DURING DEPLOYMENT - A stent for implantation in a body lumen for protecting from rupture a fibrous cap in order to treat vulnerable plaque. One embodiment of the stent achieves staged expansion through stronger and weaker circumferential regions, and includes optional anchors positioned at the circumferential transition between the stronger and weaker regions. During the first stage expansion, the weaker region expands moving the anchors laterally apart. The anchors straddle the fibrous cap and embed into the vessel wall. The second stage expansion of the stent exerts gentler stresses by the weaker region against the fibrous cap while the stronger region exerts greater stresses on the remainder of the vessel wall to open the vessel. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289709 | LOW PROFILE SUPPORT FRAME AND RELATED INTRALUMINAL MEDICAL DEVICES - A low profile support frame for use as an or in an expandable intraluminal medical device includes first and second wire members that define arcuate paths having opposing curves. Connectors join the wire members, and barbs can be disposed on the connectors. The support frame has radially compressed and radially expanded configurations. When the support frame is in the radially expanded configuration, substantially no portion of the support frame is disposed on a first transverse axis of the frame opposite one end of the frame and substantially no portion of the frame is disposed on a second transverse axis of the frame opposite the other end of the frame. The support frame can be used as an intraluminal medical device by itself or as a component in a medical device that includes other components, such as a stent, prosthetic valve, occluder, or filter. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289710 | VASCULAR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR VALVE LEAFLET APPOSITION - A vascular device having a plurality of struts having a distal portion and a proximal portion. The distal portion of the struts are retained in a converged position. The struts diverge radially outwardly. A plurality of vessel penetrating members extend from the proximal portion of the struts for engaging the internal wall of the vessel, wherein release of the retention of the distal portions of the struts causes the distal portions to move outwardly away from the longitudinal axis and the proximal portions of the struts to move inwardly toward the longitudinal axis such that the vessel engaging members pull the internal wall of the vessel radially inwardly. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289711 | Anti-Aspiration Valve - A prosthesis and a method for making a prosthesis for controlling flow through a bodily lumen are provided. The prosthesis includes a body having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough and further includes a valve operably connected to the body. The valve has a distal end including a first portion of a surface of the valve lumen and a second portion of the surface that contact each other and form a seal in a closed configuration. The distal end of the valve is formed such that the first portion and the second portion of the surface of the valve lumen contact each other and the distal end is configured to open in response to a pressure that is greater than atmospheric pressure. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289712 | VALVED CONDUIT - The present invention discloses a valved conduit, which comprises an artificial blood vessel and an artificial valve. The artificial valve is located at the proximal end of said artificial blood vessel. The lateral wall of the artificial blood vessel is provided with left and right openings at positions close to said artificial valve. The positions of said left and right openings correspond to the ostia of the left and right coronary arteries. The valved conduit also comprises a hard tube which is connected with said artificial blood vessel. The hard tube is bound with the aorta through a ligature and a space is formed between the ligation position and the aortic valve. Thereby it is unnecessary to suture the openings and the coronary arteries and reducing the probability of hemorrhage at the anastomotic site. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289713 | CIRCUMFERENTIALLY CONSTRAINING SUTURES FOR A STENT-GRAFT - A circumferentially constraining suture for an endovascular prosthesis having a tubular body and a plurality of stents coupled to the tubular body includes a first thread coupled at a first end to one of the stents and a first thread loop disposed opposite the first end. The first thread extends only partially around a circumference of the tubular body in a radially expanded configuration. A second thread having a second thread loop is interlocked with the first thread loop and extends from the first thread loop around a remainder of the circumference of the tubular body. Pulling the second thread causes the first thread to circumferentially constrain the tubular body to a reduced diameter configuration. A trigger wire inserted through the first thread loop retains the first thread such that the tubular body is in the reduced diameter configuration after removal of the second thread. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289714 | Protuberant Aneurysm Bridging Device and Method of Use - A bridging device for supporting occlusive masses within an aneurysm located at a vascular bifurcation. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289715 | MULTILAYERED IMPLANT MATERIALS DERIVED FROM AMNIOTIC MEMBRANE, METHODS OF MAKING THE MULTILAYERED IMPLANT MATERIALS, AND METHOD OF USING MULTILAYERED IMPLANT MATERIALS - Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure provide for multi-layered implantation materials, methods of making a multi-layered implantation material, methods of forming a multi-layered implantation material, methods of forming a multi-layered implantation material having a spiral roll cross-section, and the like. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289716 | APPARATUS AND PROCEDURE FOR TRAPPING EMBOLIC DEBRIS - A collapsible and deployable filter for blocking debris and passing blood in a blood vessel in a patient's body, the filter including; a framework of a flexible material, constructed to have a radially compressed state, in which the framework is radially compressed by radial deforming forces, and a radially expanded state to obdurate an artery; and a flexible filter material secured to said framework and having pores dimensioned to prevent the passage of debris therethrough while allowing the passage of blood. The filter has, in the radially expanded state of the framework, a generally conical or frustoconical form with a large diameter end, a small diameter end opposite to the large diameter end, and a side surface extending between the ends. The filter has an opening that is free of filter material at the small diameter end or in the side surface. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289717 | Device And A Method For Augmenting Heart Function - A device, a kit and a method are presented for permanently augmenting the pump function of the left heart. The basis for the presented innovation is an augmentation of the physiologically up and down movement of the mitral valve during each heart cycle. By means of catheter technique, minimal surgery, or open heart surgery implants are inserted into the left ventricle, the mitral valve annulus, the left atrium and adjacent tissue in order to augment the natural up and down movement of the mitral valve and thereby increasing the left ventricular diastolic filling and the piston effect of the closed mitral valve when moving towards the apex of said heart in systole and/or away from said apex in diastole. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289718 | PERCUTANEOUS TRANSCATHETER REPAIR OF HEART VALVES - Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for repairing heart valves through percutaneous transcatheter delivery and fixation of annuloplasty rings to heart valves. An annuloplasty ring includes an outer hollow member including a plurality of segments. Adjacent segments cooperate with one another to change the outer hollow member from an elongate insertion geometry to an annular operable geometry. The annuloplasty ring also includes an internal anchor member located at least partially within the outer hollow member. The internal anchor member includes a plurality of anchors configured to attach the annuloplasty ring to tissue of a heart valve annulus. The internal anchor member is configured to move the plurality of anchors with respect to a plurality of windows in the outer hollow member to selectively deploy the plurality of anchors through the respective windows. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289719 | PROSTHETIC DEVICE FOR HEART VALVE REINFORCEMENT AND REMODELING PROCEDURES - A prosthetic heart valve reinforcement ring is disclosed, which includes a ring body sized and dimensioned to fit an annulus of a heart valve. The ring body has an inner surface. A plurality of suture engaging features is on the inner surface of the ring body. A method of reinforcing a heart valve is also disclosed. Sutures are provided around an annulus of a heart valve. The proper size of the heart valve is determined by inserting a prosthetic ring around the annulus of the heart valve. The fit of the prosthetic ring is tested by attaching the sutures to the suture engaging features of the prosthetic ring. The fit of the prosthetic ring is adjusted by manipulating the sutures about the suture engaging features. The sutures are tied, securing the prosthetic ring in place. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289720 | PROSTHETIC DEVICE FOR HEART VALVE REINFORCEMENT AND REMODELING PROCEDURES - A prosthetic heart valve reinforcement ring is disclosed. The prosthetic includes an outer ring sized and dimensioned to fit around an annulus of a heart valve and an inner ring configured and arranged to couple to the outer ring. The inner ring and the outer ring have complimentary mating formations configured and arranged to grip sutures therebetween. A method of reinforcing heart valve is also disclosed. Sutures are provided around an annulus of a heart valve. The sutures are corralled within an outer sizing ring. The outer sizing ring is placed around the annulus of the heart valve. An inner sizing ring is inserted within the outer ring, locking the sutures. The sutures are adjusted and the heart valve is tested for a proper fit. The outer sizing ring is removed and a prosthetic ring is placed over the inner sizing ring, locking the sutures. The sutures are tied. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289721 | Breast Implant Spacers for the Treatment of Periprosthetic Breast Implant Infections - The present disclosure provides improved devices and methods to treat periprosthetic breast implant infections. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289722 | DEVICE IN THE FORM OF A TRACHEAL CANNULA OR A PROSTHESIS FOR RESTORING THE VOICE, TO BE INSERTED IN A TRACHEOSTOMA - A device for insertion in a tracheostoma which includes a cylindrical body having a longitudinal axis, a flexible flange which is provided on an outer surface of the device body and has unfolded configuration which it extends essentially from the outer surface of the body to the outside and has a folded configuration in which it is folded in the direction towards the longitudinal axis of the device body, as well as a pin-shaped insertion aid having a means for retaining the flange in its bided orientation, wherein the flange is formed by at least two wings each of which have a recess proximate a tip of the wing, in which the retaining means is removably introduced, and the wings have a shape memory that orients the wings, when unrestrained, away from the longitudinal axis of the device body. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289723 | MIDDLE EAR MUCOSA-LIKE CELL SHEET, PROCESS OF PRODUCING THE SAME AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - The purpose of the present invention is to obtain an alternative to a substitute of the mucosa in the middle ear which is engrafted on the surface of the bone in the middle ear, hyperplasia of the granulation tissue and the bone and the development of the fibroblast cell sir the middle ear are suppressed, and to obtain a middle ear mucosa-like cell sheet retaining cilia in the surface layer, comprising culturing nasal epithelium cells on a cell culture substrate coated with a polymer whose hydration force changes within a temperature range of 0 to 80 ° C., wherein the cells are cultured within a temperature range where the hydration force of the polymer is weak, and then changing the temperature to a temperature at which the hydration force is strong to recover the cultured cell sheet. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289724 | AMNION AND CHORION WOUND DRESSING AND USES THEREOF - An improved wound dressing is described. The wound dressing contains an allograft having at least one layer of human amnion and chorion tissues that has a size and shape appropriate for covering a wound, a base sheet for securing the allograft over the wound, and optionally a support layer to protect the allograft. Methods of preparing the wound dressing and using it in wound healing are also described. The products and methods improve the performance of the wound healing, e.g., by accelerating wound healing, reducing scar formation, inflammation and risk of infection. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289725 | System and Device for Providing Nutrition to Intervertebral Tissue and Method of Use - A bone implant device includes a barrel having a sharpened distal end for advancing into bone and a proximal end portion configured to engage a driver end for advancing and turning the barrel to implant the barrel into bone. A channel is formed longitudinally through at least a portion of the barrel and is open ended on the proximal end portion. A permeable material is disposed within the channel that permits fluid communication therethrough between the distal end and the channel. Methods of use are disclosed. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289726 | Total Disc Replacement System and Related Methods - A total disc replacement (TDR) system for lateral insertion into the spine, involving a first anchor plate having a first surface for engaging a first vertebra and a second surface including a cutout region, a second anchor plate having a first surface for engaging a second vertebra and a second surface including a cutout region, at least one pair of intradiscal inserts, each insert having a first surface for engaging with said anchor plates and a second surface for engaging with an intradiscal element, and an intradiscal element including a first articular surface having a generally arcuate cross-section for articulating with said first intradiscal insert, and a second generally planar surface for interacting with a second intradiscal insert. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289727 | MULTIPLE COMPONENT BONE VOID FILLING IMPLANT - Disclosed herein are implants and methods for filling voids in a cranium of a patient. A craniofacial implant that may be used for filling such voids may include at least first and second components each having outer and inner surfaces, the outer and inner surfaces being curved in an inferior to posterior direction and a medial to lateral direction. The first component includes a flange extending outwardly from a medial side surface thereof and the second component includes a recessed portion extending inwardly from a medial side surface thereof. The first and second components are preferably engageable to one another such that the medial side surfaces of the first and second components are adjacent one another and the flange of the first component is housed within the recessed portion of the second component. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289728 | EXTRA-ARTICULAR IMPLANTABLE MECHANICAL ENERGY ABSORBING SYSTEMS - A system and method for sharing and absorbing energy between body parts. In one particular aspect, the system facilitates absorbing energy between members forming a joint such as between articulating bones. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289729 | JOINT REPLACEMENT IMPLANT - An implant for one of partial and total replacement of an articulating joint between a first bone and a second bone. The implant has a joint component implant including a body and a head, the body including a first region spaced from the head and a second region proximate the head, the head including a convex bearing surface. At least a portion of the first region has a textured surface, the textured surface constructed of a foam metal material that is configured to promote bone in-growth into the textured surface, the body constructed of a metallic material and configured for attaching to the first bone, the first region tapering from a proximal end adjacent the second region toward a distal end. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289730 | IMPLANTABLE BRACE FOR PROVIDING JOINT SUPPORT - Internal braces and methods of implanting same. A brace can be implanted on one side of a joint, or a pair of braces can be implanted, one on each opposite side of a joint. Each brace supports the joint over at least a portion of its range of motion. Distraction may be provided, or load sharing can be accomplished without distraction. Relative axial rotation of the bones connected by the brace may be permitted. One or more compliant members may be provided in the brace. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289731 | PROSTHETIC TIBIAL COMPONENT FOR KNEE JOINT PROSTHESIS - A prosthetic tibial component for a knee joint, said prosthetic tibial component comprising:
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20130289732 | Total Knee Arthroplasty System and Method - Disclosed herein are prosthesis, surgical tools, and methods to preserve one or more ligaments of the knee by cutting a least a portion of natural bone during joint surgery. The natural bone may be cut using various methods and associated cutting guides, and the natural bone is retained along with the natural attachment of an associated soft tissue structure. The bone block cutting guides may create a variety of standard natural block shapes or may create mechanical mating features (e.g., keystone or dovetail configuration) in the natural bone portion that may be inserted, wedged, press-fit, and/or mechanically attached to the tibia. The natural bone block with the associated soft tissue may be further secured by incorporating features in the tibial prosthesis, providing the surgeon with additional fixation components and/or fixation mechanisms. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289733 | KIT FOR REPLICATING AN IMPLANTABLE PROSTHETIC DEVICE - A kit for replicating an implantable prosthetic devices includes a model implant, a geometric tool, and an insert. The model implant may include a first curved surface, and the first curved surface may include a first cutout formed. The geometric tool may include a second curved surface having a second cutout. The geometric configuration of the second cutout may be substantially identical to the geometric configuration of the first cutout of the model implant. The insert may be configured to be engaged with both the first cutout and the second cutout. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289734 | Interlocking Reverse Hip and Revision Prosthesis - A reverse hip prosthesis comprising an acetabular cup for implanting in an acetabular socket. The acetabular cup is secured to the acetabular socket of the pelvis using fasteners. The acetabular cup has a stem extending from the center of a concave portion thereof and an acetabular ball is attached to the stem, preferably by means of a Morse taper. A femoral implant is provided with a femoral cup attached to the proximal end thereof. The femoral cup has a stem which can be constructed in a modular fashion with several stem lengths in order to accommodate the various sizing requirements of different patients. After implantation of the acetabular cup and ball and the femoral cup, the members are assembled together so that the femoral cup can articulate on the acetabular ball. The prosthesis of the invention has a wide range of motion and substantially improved tribology. As the femoral cup is articulated, the edge of the femoral cup moves into a space located between the acetabular cup and the acetabular ball and thereby becomes restrained, thus reducing the likelihood of dislocation during extreme ranges of motion. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289735 | CONTROLLED POROSITY ARTICLE - In one embodiment, the present invention is a porous article including a porous portion with an average ratio between about 2:1 and about 5:1 of major pore size to minor pore size, having a substantially uniform pore distribution and a porosity of at least 70 percent, the porous article for use as a biological implant. The biological implant can be, for example, an acetabular cup. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289736 | SOCKET, IN PARTICULAR AN ACETABULAR SOCKET FOR A HIP ENDOPROSTHESIS - An acetabular socket ( | 2013-10-31 |
20130289737 | Femoral Neck Support Structure, System, and Method of Use - A method of reinforcing a femoral neck comprises creating a bore proximate to at least one of a Ward's triangle and a greater trochanter, creating at least one cavity in a cancellous bone region of the femoral neck, inserting a substantially collapsed support structure through the bore and into the at least one cavity, expanding the support structure, and allowing at least a portion of the load from the femoral neck bone to be transferred to the support structure. The support structure compresses at least a portion of the cancellous bone upon expansion. A cavity created by the expansion is adapted to receive a filler material such as, but not limited to, bone cement. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289738 | Prosthesis Having a Metaphyseal Element and Methods for Achieving a Press-Fit and Removal of the Prosthesis - The present invention is directed to a prosthesis for an arthroplasty in a long bone and a methods for achieving a press fit of the metaphyseal element of the prosthesis into a metaphysis of the long bone and the extraction of the prosthesis when indicated. The prosthesis includes a metaphyseal element attached at a proximal end of a stem, the metaphyseal element of the prosthesis is configured to optimize placement of bone marrow about, and in some embodiments, within the metaphyseal element to achieve a press-fit in the metaphysis of the long bone. The prosthesis also includes one or more apertures formed in the joint base member of the prosthesis. Preferably each slot includes a frangible wall which is readily penetrated to accommodate passage of an osteotome of other tool to break the metaphyseal element free from bony in-growth that occurs against the metaphyseal element. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289739 | Modular Joint Prosthesis - A modular joint prosthesis includes a nail for insertion into a bone marrow canal, the nail Slaving a nail neck. A neck piece has a proximal end, a middle shaft portion defining a longitudinal axis, and a distal end with a conical pin to which a slip-on joint hall can be attached. The proximal end of the neck piece has a helmet-shaped receiving head that includes an insertion opening for insertion of the nail neck or a module connector, a slot extending in the direction of the longitudinal axis, and corresponding recesses positioned on either side of the slot and extending perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis. The corresponding recesses receive a tensioning means which, in a tensioned state. clampingly fixes the nail neck or the module connector in the receiving head by frictional engagement in a jaw-like manner by application of tightening torque sufficient to prevent axial displacement and rotation. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289740 | Anti-Aspiration Prosthesis - A prosthesis and a method of manufacturing the prosthesis for controlling flow through a bodily lumen are provided. The prosthesis includes a body having a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending therethrough. The prosthesis also includes a valve operably connected to the body. The valve has a proximal portion, a distal portion and a lumen extending through the valve, where the valve lumen is connected to the body lumen. The valve is configured to be closed in the absence of an antegrade pressure and a retrograde pressure, the retrograde pressure being greater than the antegrade pressure. The valve includes a material portion operably connected to the valve, the material portion providing increased stiffness to the valve relative to the valve alone, wherein the material portion is configured to facilitate self-reversion of the valve to the closed configuration. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289741 | PROSTHETIC DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING VACUUM ATTACHMENT - A prosthetic device, system and method is arranged to generate negative pressure inside a prosthetic socket. A pump mechanism is connected to a prosthetic foot and has a fluid chamber in fluid communication with the prosthetic socket during gait for drawing air from the prosthetic socket in step phase, and expelling air into the atmosphere in swing phase. The vacuum assisted suspension results in secure and intimate suspension as the negative pressure formed inside the prosthetic socket holds a residuum firmly to walls of the prosthetic socket. The vacuum is preferably formed at the distal area of the prosthetic socket, and sealed by a suspension liner having a seal component. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289742 | PROSTHETIC DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING VACUUM ATTACHMENT - A prosthetic device, system and method is arranged to generate negative pressure inside a prosthetic socket. A pump mechanism is connected to a prosthetic foot and has a fluid chamber in fluid communication with the prosthetic socket during gait for drawing air from the prosthetic socket in step phase, and expelling air into the atmosphere in swing phase. The vacuum assisted suspension results in secure and intimate suspension as the negative pressure formed inside the prosthetic socket holds a residuum firmly to walls of the prosthetic socket. The vacuum is preferably formed at the distal area of the prosthetic socket, and sealed by a suspension liner having a seal component. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289743 | Magnetic Coupling Device of a Limb Prosthesis - The present invention relates to a coupling device ( | 2013-10-31 |
20130289744 | SMART SYSTEM FOR TRACKING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN CHILDREN, AND AWARDING CREDIT FOR, AND CONTROLLING USAGE OF, ELECTRONIC ENTERTAINMENT - A system for tracking physical activity by a user and for controlling usage of an electronic device by the user, the system comprising:
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20130289745 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND EVALUATING EQUIPMENT OPERATING PARAMETER MODIFICATIONS - A method and system is provided that includes a controller that operates at least one piece of equipment according to setpoint values and a setpoint monitor in communication with the controller. The setpoint monitor receives setpoint modifications, each setpoint modification corresponding to a modification of one of the setpoint values. The setpoint monitor calculates an expected change in energy consumption of the at least one piece of equipment for each of the setpoint modifications and ranks the setpoint modifications based on the expected change in energy consumption. A first terminal is in communication with the setpoint monitor and displays the setpoint modifications in an order based on the ranking of the setpoint modifications. The first terminal receives input for each setpoint modification of the plurality of setpoint modifications indicating approval or rejection of the setpoint modification. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289746 | METHOD AND OPERATING UNIT FOR OPERATING MODULES IN AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY - For operating a module which is designed as a device in an automation system in particular and has a module-side communication interface, the invention provides an operating unit having fastening means for detachably fastening the operating unit on the module, having input means and output means for input and output of information, having a first communication interface, which is connected to the module-side communication interface when the operating unit is attached and is designed for data exchange between the operating unit and the module as well as having a second communication interface for communication with a separate operating device. The invention also provides a method for operating a module. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289747 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE UPDATE INFORMATION OF A DEVICE DESCRIPTION OF A FIELD INSTRUMENT - Methods and systems to update information of a device description of a field instrument are described. In one example, a method involves comparing a host revision of the device description executed via a host application to an instrument revision of the device description of the field instrument, generating a character string of update information based on the comparison, the character string containing the update information, and displaying the character string via the host application. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289748 | INTELLIGENT SWITCHING - An intelligent switching method and system. The method includes retrieving by a computer processor of an intelligent switching device, detection data indicating that an individual is located within a specified proximity of an apparatus. The intelligent switching device is lockably attached to the apparatus. The computer processor receives a request from an individual for enabling the apparatus. The computer processor determines that the individual is in compliance with safety procedures associated with operating the apparatus and generates an enable signal. The enable signal enables a power signal for the apparatus. The computer processor indicates that the apparatus has been enabled and is operational. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289749 | BRIDGING HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE TECHNOLOGIES IN A PROCESS AUTOMATION AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT - An industrial control and automation human machine interface (HMI) technology migration scheme is embodied in object management, graphics technologies, and namespace handlers for HMI applications. New features of the second technology are supported for HMI graphics while retaining the functionality of systems embodying the first technology, including the ability to export to the first technology, graphics developed and/or managed in the second technology. A combination of facilities is provided to accommodate both the first and second HMI graphics technologies: name space integration, graphics rendering integration, and HMI application management integration. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289750 | POWER LINE LIGHT CONTROLLER SYSTEM AND METHOD - In some examples, light controller technology includes methods and apparatuses. In other examples, the technology includes a light controller system. The system includes one or more light fixtures. Each light fixture of the one or more light fixture is electrically coupled via a power line. Each light fixture of the one or more light fixtures includes a protocol conversion module configured to convert instructions between power line communication and first remote device management communication, a communication module configured to communicate the power line communication over the power line, and a light controller configured to control one or more light emitting diodes (LEDS) in the respective light fixture based on the instructions. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289751 | Method of Operating a Home-Automation Installation - Method of operating a home-automation installation comprising elements including items of equipment fixed in a building and including a mobile unit for controlling the items of equipment, the elements communicating over a home-automation network, each element being furnished with an identifier which is specific to it and with an authentication key specific to the home-automation network, termed “common key”, identical for all the elements and authenticating an element's membership of the home-automation network, characterized in that it comprises: a step of locating the mobile control unit with the aid of a locating means included at least partially in the mobile control unit and delivering an item of position information, then a step of pinpointing using at least the item of position information to pinpoint a particular item of equipment, the pinpointing step allowing the identification of the particular item of equipment, the pinpointing step use of the home-automation installation and allowing the locating of the particular item of equipment in a mode of configuration of the home-automation installation. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289752 | Method of Operating a Mobile Control Unit of a Home Automation Installation - Method of operating a mobile control unit intended to form successively and alternately part: of a first home-automation installation, and of a second home-automation installation, characterized in that it comprises: a step of locating the mobile control unit in relation to the first home-automation installation and/or in relation to the second home-automation installation, a step of automatically selecting a common key in the mobile control unit, according to the result of the locating step. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289753 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE AND DOMESTIC APPLIANCE - A method for operating a domestic appliance to reduce consumption of one or more operating resources includes receiving data about a temporal cost profile of the operating resources, having a first time interval with low costs and a second time interval with high costs, comparing a operating time period with the first time interval and determining a point in time for starting operation as a function of a result of the comparison, when the operating time period is longer than the first time interval, determining a temporal program segment with a higher consumption than other program segments based on a temporal consumption profile that describes consumption as a function of time during operation, and determining the point in time for starting the operation such that the program segment with the higher consumption falls within the first time interval. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289754 | Methods And Apparatus For Audio Processing - Systems and techniques for determining characteristics to be exhibited by a sound phrase. A user draws traces on an input device indicating characteristics, such as duration and direction, of sounds such as sounds to be captured by a microphone array. In response to the user inputs, signals from the microphone array are processed to produce a signal exhibiting the characteristics. The signal is stored to create a sound phrase, and the sound phrase may later be played. Additional inputs may be received specifying a direction from which the sound phrase is to be played, or playback may come from a default direction. Further inputs may be received during playback to control characteristics of the playback. In addition to specifying characteristics to be imparted to recorded or stored phrases, user inputs may specify characteristics for generated sounds or may specify characteristics to be exhibited by sounds being played. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289755 | PLAYER DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING MEDIA CONTENT USING THE PLAYER DEVICE - In a method for processing media content using a player device, a program-specific information (PSI) table and a specific date of the media content are read and stored into a register of a controller in the player device. A date difference between a current date from a real-time clock chip and the specific date of the media content is calculated. The method further controls the controller of the player device to play the media content from the storage device according to the PSI table. When playing time of the one or more voice files is arrived, the method further controls the controller to play the one or more voice files corresponding to the calculated date difference. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289756 | Ranking Representative Segments in Media Data - Techniques for ranking representative segments in media data are provided. Media features of many different types may be extracted from the media data. A plurality of ranking scores may be assigned to a plurality of candidate representative segments. Each individual candidate representative segment in the plurality of candidate representative segments comprises at least one scene in one or more statistical patterns in media features of the media data based on one or more types of features extractable from the media data. Each individual ranking score in the plurality of ranking scores may be assigned to an individual candidate representative segment in the plurality of candidate representative segments. A representative segment to be played to an end user may be selected from the candidate representative segments, based on the plurality of ranking scores. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289757 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS FOR DISCRIMINATING BETWEEN COMBINED RESULTS OF PLURALITY OF ELEMENTS, PROGRAM PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR SAME - An information processing apparatus, article of manufacture and method for discriminating between combined results of a plurality of elements. The apparatus includes: an assigning unit that assigns an element identification value to each of a plurality of basic elements, a generating unit that combines two or more basic elements, among the plurality of basic elements, so as to generate a combined element representing the two or more combined basic elements, and a calculating unit that merges, through an operation corresponding to an element combination method, a plurality of element identification values individually assigned to the plurality of basic elements contained in the combined element so as to calculate one element identification value for the combined element, where two elements are combined by an order-considered or ordered-ignored combination method, the calculating unit merges two corresponding element identification values through an operation where the commutative law holds or does not hold. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289758 | ELECTRIC WIRE END TREATMENT DEVICE AND ELECTRIC WIRE END TREATMENT METHOD - An end treatment portion | 2013-10-31 |
20130289759 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING CUSTOMIZED PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to a system and method for creating customized products using a product identification device. In some embodiments, the process involves receiving an aggregate order for yearbooks, creating a master list associated with the aggregate order and including single orders, associating at least one number with each single order, manufacturing a first portion of a yearbook for each single order with a first identifier associated with that portion and also being associated with the at least one number, manufacturing a second portion of the yearbook for the single order with a second identifier associated with that portion and also being associated with the at least one number, and combining the first portion with the second portion. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289760 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR A MACHINE TOOL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE MACHINE TOOL - The invention relates to a machine controller comprising a sensor module ( | 2013-10-31 |
20130289761 | MULTISENSORY CONTROL OF A PATIENT-LIFTING-DEVICE - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some multisensory implementations, a patient-lifting-device is controlled by voice recognition, keyboard text input, synaptic control and/or tongue tactile input commands. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289762 | TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION SYSTEM CONTROLLER TO ENGINE CONTROL UNIT INTERFACE - Embodiments of a TRS Controller to ECU interface are provided. The interface includes a TRS Controller connected to an ECU that is part of an engine. The interface includes a keyswitch connection that is configured to send a keyswitch message from the TRS Controller to the ECU, a run signal connection that is configured to send a run message from the TRS Controller to the ECU, and a CAN communication connection that is configured to provide two-way communication between the TRS Controller and the ECU. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289763 | CONVEY CONTROL DEVICE FOR LONG OBJECT - A convey control device for a long object includes an upstream side conveying unit, a buffer unit, a downstream side conveying unit, and a convey control unit. When starting to convey the long object, by a catalyst of starting output of conveying speed information of the long object output after receiving a convey start instruction sent from another device following the downstream side conveying unit, the convey control unit releases the restricting of a driving source of the upstream side conveying unit and the downstream side conveying unit and starts the convey control of the long object. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289764 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING LIGHT LEAKAGE FROM LIGHT GUIDE PLATE AND DISPLAY DEVICE HAVING LIGHT GUIDE PLATE PAINTED WITH REFLECTIVE MATERIAL - An apparatus for preventing a light leakage from a light guide plate may include a sensing unit to sense at least one side surface of a light guide plate, a dispenser to discharge a reflective material to the at least one side surface of the light guide plate, the reflective material used to prevent light generated from a back light unit from leaking from the side surface of the light guide plate, and a control unit to control the dispenser. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289765 | PAPER PRODUCT DISPENSING SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - A system for dispensing paper product at a food-selling establishment. The system includes a point-of-sale device for entering details of a particular sale transaction, with the point-of-sale device being configured to output a slip containing specific indicia associated with the particular sale transaction. A dispenser of paper product is configured to obtain information from the specific indicia on the slip and to dispense a predetermined quantity of paper product in response to the obtained information. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289766 | Apparatus for Automated Maintenance of Aircraft Structural Elements - Automated apparatus for performing maintenance functions on airfoil-shaped bodies having short chord lengths, the apparatus being movable in a spanwise direction along the airfoil-shaped body. In accordance with various embodiments, the apparatus comprises a blade crawler capable of supporting any one of a plurality of end effectors for performing a set of maintenance functions on an airfoil-shaped body, such as a blade component. Included in these functions are multiple options for nondestructive inspection, drilling, grinding, fastening, appliqué application, scarfing, ply mapping, depainting, cleaning, and painting devices that are attached as the end effector for the blade crawler. As a whole, the blade crawler reduces maintenance time, labor hours and human errors when robotic maintenance functions are performed on blade components. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289767 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FORCE TO BE USED FOR MOTION OF SURGICAL ROBOT - An apparatus and method for controlling a robot may scale a motion of a surgical robot based on a type of object gripped by the surgical robot. In the robot controlling method, by scaling the motion of the surgical robot based on the type of object gripped by the surgical robot, the surgical robot may automatically perform the motion on objects using an optimized force although a user does not control a force minutely based on the type of object gripped by the surgical robot. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289768 | MAGNETIC-ANCHORED ROBOTIC SYSTEM - A surgical system includes a manipulator, an implantable actuator and a controller. The manipulator includes a plurality of integrated sensor/actuators. The sensors of the sensor/actuators are adapted to detect movement about a plurality of axes of movement. The implantable actuator includes a plurality of joints providing a plurality of axes of movement. The controller is configured to receive information from the plurality of sensor/actuators that indicates movement of the manipulator about the plurality of axes and to cause the joints of the actuator to move along corresponding axes of movement. Each sensor/actuator of the manipulator detects movement about an axis of movement corresponding to a similar one of the joints of the actuator. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289769 | WIND TURBINE ASSEMBLY AND MANAGEMENT ROBOT AND WIND TURBINE SYSTEM COMPRISING THE SAME - There is provided a wind turbine assembly and management robot that performs wind turbine assembly and management by itself. A wind turbine assembly and management robot according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention comprises: a recognizing unit configured to recognize a 3D space in a wind turbine and acquire and transmit image information; a working unit configured to bolt tower section flange coupling portions; an operating unit configured to move bolts, nuts, and the working unit to the flange coupling portions and perform bolting; a moving unit configured to horizontally move along the flange coupling portions or configured to move by using a ladder or an elevator in the wind turbine; a control unit configured to control any one or more of the recognizing unit, the working unit, the operating unit, and the moving unit; and a communication unit configured to communicate with a remote control system. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289770 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF A BED WITH A SAFETY STOP - The present disclosure concerns an adjustable bed facility including a system for executing a computer-based safety-action during a motor-actuated adjustable bed position adjustment, comprising an adjustable bed facility comprising a computer-based controller, an actuator, and a sensor, the computer-based controller providing control of adjustable bed position adjustments, the actuator configured to adjust a height of the adjustable bed facility upon receiving a height-adjustment command from the computer-based controller, and the sensor for determining an actuator action parameter measured value of the actuator, the computer-based controller in communicative connection with the sensor to monitor and compare the motor action parameter measured value to an actuator action parameter normal operation value range, and when the controller determines the monitored motor action parameter measured value is outside the range of the actuator action parameter normal operation value range the controller sends a safety-action command to the actuator. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289771 | NUMBERING MACHINE - A numbering machine ( | 2013-10-31 |
20130289772 | Grid Optimization Resource Dispatch Scheduling - Data comprising a request specifying a desired change in electrical load for a defined period of time is received. The electrical load is associated with a plurality of resources under control of resource agents and on a utility grid. Available capacity of resources within the control of each resource agent over the defined period of time is determined. Each available capacity is determined at least using a resource load model. Using the determined available capacity of resources over the defined period of time, resource scheduling instructions are calculated for a subset of resources. The resource scheduling instructions satisfy the desired change in electrical load of the request. Data characterizing the resource scheduling instructions is provided. Related systems, apparatus, methods, and articles are also described. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289773 | CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD - A control device includes: a receiving unit that receives a control request signal indicating a request for controlling a total consumed power amount during a predetermined period to be equal to or lower than a predetermined limit; an obtainment unit that obtains a consumed power consumption amount; and a control unit that controls the apparatus to operate according to the control request signal and control the total power amount to be equal to or lower than the predetermined limit. The control unit determines a first time in the predetermined period based on the power consumption amount obtained by the obtainment unit, controls the apparatus to operate during a first period up to the first time with power higher than average power, and controls the apparatus to operate during a second period from the first time with power lower than the average power. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289774 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEVICE CLUSTER DATA DISPLAY - A system and method for display of multiple data sets related to building systems is provided. A first building system includes a first sensor that generates first operating data corresponding to the first building system. A second building system includes a second sensor that generates second operating data corresponding to the second building system. A data server stores the first operating data and the second operating data. A user terminal accesses the first operating data and the second operating data, receives user input selecting the first operating data and the second operating data for display, and displays the first operating data and the second operating data together in a graphical display. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289775 | AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL SYSTEM - According to an embodiment, provided is an air conditioning control system having a remote controller which collectively controls air conditioning facilities respectively provided in multiple buildings through a network. A building monitoring and controlling device is provided in each of the buildings. The building monitoring and controlling device monitors an air conditioning facility in a building where the building monitoring and controlling device itself is installed, and transmits operation data on the air conditioning facility to the remote controller. The remote controller calculates each operation setting value based on each set of operation data, and transmits the calculated operation setting value to the building monitoring and controlling device corresponding to the calculated operation setting value. The building monitoring and controlling device which has received the operation setting value controls the air conditioning facility by transmitting the operation setting value to the air conditioning facility. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289776 | INCUBATOR ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED CONTROL APPARATUS THAT CONTROLS HUMIDITY RATE - An improved incubator ( | 2013-10-31 |
20130289777 | AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND AIR-CONDITIONING METHOD - An air-conditioning system comprises portable devices including measurement units that measure temperature or humidity. In addition, the air-conditioning system comprises a transmitter mounted in indoor equipment that transmits light or electromagnetic waves to the portable devices, and a receiver mounted in the indoor equipment that receives detected intensity information expressing the intensity of the light or the electromagnetic waves detected by the portable devices. Furthermore, the air-conditioning system comprises a detector that detects the distance from the indoor equipment to the portable devices based on the detected intensity expressed by the detected intensity information, and a controller that controls the air-blowing state of the indoor equipment based on the detected distances and the measured temperature or humidity. Thus, the temperature or the humidity at a specified location can be adjusted more accurately. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289778 | CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM - A sensor terminal location calculator calculates the location of a sensor terminal based on the distance to the sensor terminal obtained by each of a plurality of wireless adapters installed in a living space. Based on the calculated sensor terminal location and installation location information for each air-conditioning device (indoor device), a related air-conditioning device identifier identifies from among the plurality of air-conditioning devices (indoor devices), a related device that influences the environment in the vicinity of the sensor terminal. Based on the difference between the temperature detected by the identified related device and the temperature detected by the sensor, a corrected set temperature calculation unit corrects a target value for the temperature used by the related device for environmental control. A set temperature control executor controls the related device based on the corrected target value. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289779 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION OF A MOTOR - A method for editing a motor profile is described. The method includes receiving a stored motor profile selection via a user interface, wherein a stored motor profile associated with the stored motor profile selection includes a speed instruction that corresponds to at least one of a pumping amplitude and a pumping time. The method also includes receiving user inputs via the user interface. The user inputs include instructions relating to an edit of the selected motor profile. The method further includes storing the edited motor profile. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289780 | ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED HOT WATER RECIRCULATION PUMP WITH DATA LOGGING - A water pump controlled by a microcontroller and operated to pump hot water for specific recirculation periods during a multi-day cycle. The recirculation periods are determined from hot water usage data logged by the microcontroller during a logging period occurring in the previous multi-day cycle. A preferred cycle is during a seven-day, or one-week, period. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289781 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESSURE CONTROL IN A NETWORK - A system and a method for controlling the pressure of a fluid in a distribution network. The network includes at least one pump station having a number of pumps that are configured to pressurise the fluid from a supply line; means for determining at least one flow value (Q) of at least a part of the distribution network and a control unit for controlling the activity and/or speed of the pump(s) of the pump station according to a predefined pump curve defining the relationship between the pressure and the flow of the fluid pressurised by the pump station. The control unit is configured to change the pump curve automatically according to at least one determined flow value (Q). | 2013-10-31 |
20130289782 | ENTERPRISE SMART GRID AND DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLATFORM AND METHODS FOR APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT - A computer-implemented platform server and method is provided for energy management operations in a Smart Grid environment. The platform server includes an application module configured to operate any of a plurality of Smart Grid Applications. A consumer-side module is configured for bi-directional communication with a plurality of consumer-side intelligent appliances. An Operations Technology (OT) module is configured for communication with an electrical grid Energy Management System (EMS). A translation module is coupled to, and configured to translate data received from, the application, consumer-side, and OT modules, so that the platform is configured to selectively receive, translate, and transmit data from and among any of said application, consumer-side, and OT modules, to facilitate automated energy management operations in a Smart Grid environment. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289783 | METHOD OF OPERATION AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AN ENERGY INSTALLATION HAVING PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - A method and device are provided for operating an energy installation and include multiple photovoltaic modules linked to at least one inverter. Switching means are provided to electrically arrange the photovoltaic modules in at least two configurable series of photovoltaic modules parallel to each other, so that each module can be individually connected to or disconnected from any of the series of photovoltaic modules. Current values and voltage values supplied individually by each photovoltaic module are measured. Intermediate electrical magnitudes are calculated or chosen corresponding respectively to a plurality of configurations of the series of photovoltaic modules. The intermediate electrical magnitudes are compared with each other or with a reference magnitude. A configuration is selected of each series of photovoltaic modules according to the result of the comparison. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289784 | Electricity Supply Management Systems and Hot Water Storage Systems - The present invention is directed towards an electricity supply management system for a terminal user facility connected to an electrical power supply grid, the terminal user facility comprising an energy storage device with means for monitoring one or more operating parameters of the energy storage device; the monitoring means being connected to a controller which is operably connected to the energy storage device for controlling operation of the energy storage device; wherein, the controller comprises a self-learning algorithm that can determine the operating characteristics of the energy storage device connected thereto so as to improve the efficiency of the electricity supply management system by adapting the response of the electricity supply management system in accordance with the determined operating characteristics of the energy storage device. Moreover, the electrical power supply grid has at least one grid control center to receive monitoring data from weather monitoring and forecast services and/or facilities, grid monitoring and control devices, and/or electricity generating facilities; the electrical power supply grid having means to generate a data stream containing the monitoring data; the electrical power supply grid transmitting the data stream by radio signal; the terminal user facility having a radio receiver to receive the radio signal carrying the data stream; the radio receiver being connected to the controller such that the controller can optimize operation of the energy storage device in response to the data stream received from the grid control center. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289785 | POWER DEMAND REGULATING APPARATUS, POWER REGULATING NETWORK SYSTEM, AND POWER REGULATING METHOD - A power demand regulating apparatus is provided which can efficiently achieve the purpose of peak shift in a power system and which can reduce the total incentive which an operator of a demand regulation server distributes to consumers having cooperated with a request for regulating an amount of energy to be used. A demand regulation server ( | 2013-10-31 |
20130289786 | METHOD OF MANAGING COMPUTING TASKS IN A WIND FARM - A method of managing computing tasks in a wind farm is provided. The method comprises determining the status of a plurality of wind turbines in the wind farm, determining available computing resources based on the status of the plurality of wind turbines, and allocating a portion of the computing tasks to the available computing resources for processing. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289787 | CAMPUS ENERGY MANAGER - An energy management system serves an arbitrary collection of loads via interfacing with related field devices and external information sources and responding to events including pricing events, demand response events, and carbon reduction events by managing the loads and local generation. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289788 | Energy Disaggregation Techniques for Low Resolution Whole-House Energy Consumption Data - The present invention is generally directed to methods of disaggregating low resolution whole-house energy consumption data. In accordance with some embodiments of the present invention, methods may include steps of: receiving at a processor the low resolution whole house profile; selectively communicating with a first database including non-electrical information; selectively communicating with a second database including training data; and determining by the processor based on the low resolution whole house profile, the non-electrical information and the training data, individual appliance load profiles for one or more appliances. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289789 | POWER DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS WITH INPUT AND OUTPUT POWER SENSING AND METHOD OF USE - Power distribution apparatus with input and output power sensing and a method of use. A power distribution unit includes a sensor that senses power parameters of power outputs and a power input, a processor, and a communication circuit. A power management system includes a power manager, a user interface, and a plurality of power distribution units that may be located in one or more equipment cabinets and data centers. The system may compute apparent power, RMS power, power factor, energy usage over time, power usage history, or environmental history for any or all of the power distribution units. The system may identify an under-utilized server connected to one of the power distribution units and initiate a shut-down of that server. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289790 | SMART GRID INTERACTING APPARATUS - A smart grid interacting apparatus may include an energy monitoring and management (EMM) client to provide a smart grid system interface function and a building energy management system (BEMS) function to collect and manage environmental data and operational data of an energy facility in a local building including an energy consumption equipment, an energy storage equipment, an electric vehicle charging station, and a new renewable energy production equipment, and an EMM remote control center to provide an integrated control function for the local building through communicate with the EMM client. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289791 | COMPARIBLE DIAGNOSTICS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY POWER SYSTEMS - A computer processor implemented method of measuring, monitoring, comparing and diagnosing the power generated of at least two renewable power systems provided to at least two consumers and alerting at least one of consumers in the event of comparative underperformance, the method taking into account at least two diagnostic variables including weather and the renewable power system cover status (such as covered by snow), wherein the at least one computing device determines comparative information for a predetermined geographic area based upon at least two diagnostic variables, and at least two normalized performances to provide a comparative value; and informing the consumer of the comparative value in the event of an underperforming comparative value. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289792 | Thermal Management - An operation mode is determined based on user behavior data, an environmental data of the electronic device is determined and a system operating data of the electronic device is determined. A system control parameter can be adjusted based on the environmental data and the system operating data to regulate the heat generating element and/or the cooling element to achieve the operating mode. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289793 | FAN CONTROL SYSTEM - A fan control system includes an infrastructure management module (IMM), a heat element, a fan module, and a fan board for controlling the fan module. The heat element includes a heat detecting unit. The IMM is connected to the heat detecting units. A fan module includes a plurality of fans. The IMM is configured to calculate a fan input control signal according to a temperature value. The fan board is configured to input an input speed information to the fan module, receive an output speed information of the fan module, and determine whether the fan works as predefined by the fan board according to the output speed information and the input speed information. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289794 | SERVER ASSEMBLY - A server assembly includes a rack, at least one server slidably received in the rack, a fan attached to the rack, a control unit, at least one trigger unit corresponding to the at least one server, and a display unit. When the at least one server is positioned at a desired location in the rack, the at least one server triggers the at least one trigger unit to send at least one trigger signal to the control unit. The control unit receives the at least one trigger signal and controls the display unit to display a notice about whether the at least one server is positioned in the desired location. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289795 | ROOM TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM AND ROOM TEMPERATURE CONTROL METHOD FOR ROOMS HEATED BY HOT WATER - A room temperature control system for controlling the room temperature in rooms heated by hot water to a respective setpoint temperature includes, for each room heated by hot water, a hot water heating circuit for heating or cooling the room, at least one temperature sensor which is arranged in the room for measuring the actual temperature, a setpoint temperature-adjustment device which is arranged in the room for adjusting the setpoint temperature and a controller for driving a valve of the hot water heating circuit on the basis of the measured actual temperature and the adjusted setpoint temperature. The invention the setpoint temperature-adjustment devices are connected to the respective controllers via an interconnected computer which passes the setpoint temperatures provided by the setpoint temperature-adjustment devices on to the controllers either unchanged or modified, based on additional measurement, evaluation or user data. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289796 | VISION SYSTEM FOR RADIOTHERAPY MACHINE CONTROL - In various embodiments, a system for controlling radiotherapy equipment in a treatment environment includes a controller for receiving, from one or more image capture devices, data indicating the position of one or more objects in the treatment environment. Based on the position data, the controller defines one or more exclusionary zones from which the radiotherapy equipment is excluded. Each zone has a buffer area surrounding one or more of the objects. The controller further directs the radiotherapy equipment such that a radiotherapy treatment plan is delivered without the equipment entering into the exclusionary zones. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289797 | VEHICLE SPEED LIMITER VIA GAUGE INTERFACE - An electronic control unit (“ECU”) limiter is disclosed. The electronic control unit may be configured to receive a user-specified vehicle limit, such as a speed limit, from an input device, such as a gauge interface of the vehicle or a diagnostic tool. The electronic control unit is further configured to enforce the received vehicle limit, without a need to reprogram (e.g., erase and rewrite) vehicle engine control data stored by the electronic control unit, such as lookup tables or maps that are used to determine the operational parameters (e.g., ignition timing, throttle) based on sensor inputs (e.g., engine revolutions per minute, engine temperature). | 2013-10-31 |
20130289798 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING DRIVER-CUSTOMIZED VEHICLE SERVICE - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for providing a driver-customized service. The present invention is configured to collect bio-signal information of a driver from a first sensor, collect current health condition information of the driver based on data stored in a health information DB, collect environmental condition information of an interior of a vehicle from a second sensor, collect environmental condition information of an exterior of the vehicle from a third sensor, generate a driving index based on the pieces of information collected from the first to third sensors and the health information DB, and perform a vehicle control operation corresponding to the driving index. Accordingly, the present invention not only enables the accident risk of drivers to be decreased, but also allows the drivers to drive their vehicles, which were considered to be only transportation means, in a safer and more comfortable environment. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289799 | ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT LIMITER WITH CODED RELEASE - An electronic control unit (“ECU”) limiter is disclosed. The ECU can include a vehicle-mounted component configured to measure and interact with components of the vehicle such as the engine, the transmission, etc, and a remote component configured to communicate with the vehicle-mounted component and vice versa. The vehicle-mounted component can be programmed to permit the vehicle to operate substantially without limitation until a certain parameter threshold is met, such as the engine usage reaching a certain predetermined quantity. The vehicle-mounted component can limit the engine in a variety of ways when the parameter threshold is met. The remote component can receive information from the vehicle-mounted component regarding the monitored parameters and the limitations caused by the vehicle-mounted component. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289800 | IN-VEHICLE FUNCTIONS USING SHORT-RANGE COMMUNICATIONS - In-vehicle functions are implemented using a location device disposed in a vehicle, a central controller of the vehicle, and logic executable by a computer processor of the central controller. The location device includes a wireless communications interface. The logic receives a unique identifier of the location device. The unique identifier identifies a location in the vehicle in which the location device is disposed. The logic also validates the location device and an end user device in response to activation of the location device by the end user device via the communications interface. The logic further receives a request from the end user device to implement end user-configured settings for an electronic component that services the location in the vehicle corresponding to the unique identifier and activates the electronic component based on the end user-configured settings. | 2013-10-31 |
20130289801 | VEHICLE REMOTE OPERATING SYSTEM AND IN-VEHICLE DEVICE - In a vehicle remote operating system remotely operating a host vehicle VM from a portable terminal | 2013-10-31 |