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Elena Zocchi, Genova IT
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20080242705 | Fluridone as an Anti-Inflammatory Agent - The invention relates to a novel use of fluridone—compound known per se and used as an aquatic erbicide—in the medical field, in particular as an active compound for preparing a medicament having anti-inflammatory activity. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising fluridone as an active compound and pharmaceutically acceptable carriers and/or diluents are also disclosed. Finally, there is disclosed the pro-inflammatory activity of abscisic acid (ABA), a plant hormone which is also found in mammal serum and against which fluridone acts an inhibitor. | 10-02-2008 |
Fabio Zocchi, Samarate IT
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20100303199 | GRAZING INCIDENCE COLLECTOR FOR LASER PRODUCED PLASMA SOURCES - Grazing incidence collectors (GICs) for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) and X-ray radiation sources, such as laser produced plasma (LPP) sources, are disclosed. Source-collector systems comprising GICs and LPP sources are also disclosed. A laser beam is directed along the collector axis to a fuel target to form the LPP source, and the collector is arranged to collect the radiation and reflect it to an intermediate focus. The collector may include one or more grazing-incidence mirrors, and these mirrors may be electroformed. lithography systems that employ the source-collector systems as disclosed herein. | 12-02-2010 |
20110043779 | GRAZING INCIDENCE COLLECTOR OPTICAL SYSTEMS FOR EUV AND X-RAY APPLICATIONS - A collector optical system for EUV and X-ray applications is disclosed, wherein the system includes a plurality of mirrors arranged in a nested configuration that is symmetric about an optical axis. The mirrors have first and second reflective surfaces that provide successive grazing incidence reflections of radiation from a radiation source. The first and second reflective surfaces have a corrective shape that compensates for high spatial frequency variations in the far field intensity distribution of the radiation. | 02-24-2011 |
20110318694 | Source-collector module with GIC mirror and tin vapor LPP target system - A source-collector module (SOCOMO) for generating a laser-produced plasma (LPP) that emits EUV radiation, and a grazing-incidence collector (GIC) mirror arranged relative to the LPP and having an input end and an output end. The LPP is formed using an LPP target system having a light source portion and a target portion, wherein a pulsed laser beam from the light source portion irradiates Sn vapor from a Sn vapor source of the target portion. The GIC mirror is arranged relative to the LPP to receive the EUV radiation at its input end and focus the received EUV radiation at an intermediate focus adjacent the output end. A radiation collection enhancement device may be used to increase the amount of EUV radiation provided to the intermediate focus. An EUV lithography system that utilizes the SOCOMO is also disclosed. | 12-29-2011 |
20120212719 | THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR GRAZING INCIDENCE COLLECTORS FOR EUV LITHOGRAPHY - Systems, assemblies and methods for thermally managing a grazing incidence collector (GIC) for EUV lithography applications are disclosed. The GIC thermal management assembly includes a GIC mirror shell interfaced with a jacket to form a sealed chamber. An open cell, heat transfer (OCHT) material is disposed within the metal chamber and is thermally and mechanically bonded with the GIC mirror shell and jacket. A coolant is flowed in an azimuthally symmetric fashion through the OCHT material between input and output plenums to effectuate cooling when the GIC thermal management assembly is used in a GIC mirror system configured to receive and form collected EUV radiation from an EUV radiation source. | 08-23-2012 |
20130207004 | Source-collector modules for EUV lithography employing a GIC mirror and a LPP source - Source-collector modules for use with EUV lithography systems are disclosed, wherein the source-collector modules employ a laser-produced plasma EUV radiation source and a grazing-incidence collector. The EUV radiation source is generated by first forming an under-dense plasma, and then irradiating the under-dense plasma with infrared radiation of sufficient intensity to create a final EUV-emitting plasma. The grazing incidence collector can include a grating configured to prevent infrared radiation from reaching the intermediate focus. Use of debris mitigation devices preserves the longevity of operation of the source-collector modules. | 08-15-2013 |
Fabio Zocchi, Samarate (va) IT
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20100284511 | Zone-optimized mirrors and optical systems using same - A zone-optimized mirror (MZ) for reflecting extreme ultraviolet (EUV) or X-ray radiation ( | 11-11-2010 |
20110168925 | Source-collector module with GIC mirror and LPP EUV light source - A source-collector module for an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography system, the module including a laser-produced plasma (LPP) that generates EUV radiation and a grazing-incidence collector (GIC) mirror arranged relative thereto and having an input end and an output end. The LPP is formed using an LPP target system wherein a pulsed laser beam travels on-axis through the GIC and is incident upon solid, moveable LPP target. The GIC mirror is arranged relative to the LPP to receive the EUV radiation therefrom at its input end and focus the received EUV radiation at an intermediate focus adjacent the output end. An example GIC mirror design is presented that includes a polynomial surface-figure correction to compensate for GIC shell thickness effects, thereby improve far-field imaging performance. | 07-14-2011 |
20140152967 | Source-collector module wth GIC mirror and LPP EUV light source - A source-collector module for an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography system, the module including a laser-produced plasma (LPP) that generates EUV radiation and a grazing-incidence collector (GIC) mirror arranged relative thereto and having an input end and an output end. The LPP is formed using an LPP target system wherein a pulsed laser beam travels on-axis through the GIC and is incident upon solid, moveable LPP target. The GIC mirror is arranged relative to the LPP to receive the EUV radiation therefrom at its input end and focus the received EUV radiation at an intermediate focus adjacent the output end. An example GIC mirror design is presented that includes a polynomial surface-figure correction to compensate for GIC shell thickness effects, thereby improve far-field imaging performance. | 06-05-2014 |
Fabio E. Zocchi, Parini IT
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20100096557 | COLLECTOR OPTICAL SYSTEM - A collector optical system is provided in which radiation is collected from a radiation source and directed to an image focus. The collector optical system includes one or more mirrors, with each mirror being symmetric about an optical axis extending through the radiation source and each mirror having at least first and second reflective surfaces. The first and second reflective surfaces have a common focus, such that radiation from the source undergoes successive grazing incidence reflections at the first and second reflective surface and wherein the common focus is transversely offset by a predetermined distance Δr with respect to the optical axis. | 04-22-2010 |
Fabio E. Zocchi, Samarate IT
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20100091941 | MULTI-REFLECTION OPTICAL SYSTEMS AND THEIR FABRICATION - A reflective optical system, in which radiation from a radiation source is directed to an image focus or intermediate focus, including one or more mirrors (symmetric about the optical axis). Each mirror has at least first and second reflective surfaces, whereby radiation from the source undergoes successive grazing incidence reflections in an optical path at first and second reflective surfaces. The first and second reflective surfaces are formed such that the angles of incidence of the successive grazing incidence reflections at the first and second reflective surfaces are substantially equal. Each mirror may be formed as an electroformed monolithic component, wherein the first and second reflective surfaces are each provided on a respective one of two contiguous sections of the mirror. The reflective optical system may be embodied in a collector optical system for EUV lithography, or in an EUV or X-ray telescope or imaging optical system. | 04-15-2010 |
Germain Zocchi, Viller Aux Tours BE
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20090105113 | Liquid Detergent Composition - A composition comprising a liquid portion comprising at least one surfactant and at least one material chosen from at least one suspending agent and at least one viscosity control agent, wherein the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 0.5 Pa of at least about 1,000 Pa·s; and the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 100 Pa of less than about 10 Pa·s. The composition is capable of suspending materials, but it still has desired rheological properties. | 04-23-2009 |
Germaine Zocchi, Villers-Aux-Tours BE
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20100222249 | Liquid Detergent Composition - A composition comprising a liquid portion comprising at least one surfactant, at least one suspending agent, and at least one viscosity control agent, wherein the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 0.5 Pa of at least about 1,000 Pa·s; and the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 100 Pa of less than about 10 Pa·s. The composition is capable of suspending materials, but it still has desired rheological properties. | 09-02-2010 |
20110061680 | ACIDIC CLEANING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A POLYMER - The present invention is directed, in certain embodiments, to compositions useful for the removal of grease, lime scale, soap scum, feces, rust or other soils from surfaces such as those found in bathrooms, toilets and kitchens. Methods of removing soils and preventing soil adhesion are also contemplated. | 03-17-2011 |
20110076504 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL COATINGS - New polyelectrolyte copolymer, composite material, multilayer film and substrate carrying such polyelectrolyte copolymer, composite and multilayer film wherein the polyelectrolyte copolymer comprises a) a first type of identical or different units (A) each comprising one or more dihydroxyphenyl groups such that sidechains are present along the backbone of the polyelectrolyte copolymer which contain at least one dihydroxyphenyl group each; and (b1) a second type of identical or different units (B1) each comprising a cationic moiety, or (b2) a second type of identical or different units (B2) each comprising an anionic moiety. | 03-31-2011 |
20130247936 | ACIDIC CLEANING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A POLYMER - The present invention is directed, in certain embodiments, to compositions useful for the removal of grease, lime scale, soap scum, feces, rust or other soils from surfaces such as those found in bathrooms, toilets and kitchens. Methods of removing soils and preventing soil adhesion are also contemplated. | 09-26-2013 |
Giovanni Zocchi, Los Angeles, CA US
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20080311592 | Allosteric Control of Proteins by Manipulating Mechanical Tension - A method of altering the conformation of a polypeptide having a known three-dimensional structure is described. The method comprises attaching a first end of a polymer to a first portion of the polypeptide, attaching a second end of the polymer to a second portion of the polypeptide, and altering the mechanical tension of the polymer, thereby altering the conformation of the polypeptide. The alteration of the conformation of the polypeptide may increase or decrease the binding affinity of the polypeptide for a substrate bound by the polypeptide, or alter the catalytic rate of an enzyme. Typically, the polymer is a polynucleotide or polypeptide. | 12-18-2008 |
20110275057 | ALLOSTERIC CONTROL OF PROTEINS BY MANIPULATING MECHANICAL TENSION - A method of altering the conformation of a polypeptide having a known three-dimensional structure is described. The method comprises attaching a first end of a polymer to a first portion of the polypeptide, attaching a second end of the polymer to a second portion of the polypeptide, and altering the mechanical tension of the polymer, thereby altering the conformation of the polypeptide. The alteration of the conformation of the polypeptide may increase or decrease the binding affinity of the polypeptide for a substrate bound by the polypeptide, or alter the catalytic rate of an enzyme. Typically, the polymer is a polynucleotide or polypeptide. | 11-10-2011 |
Karen V. Zocchi, Beaverton, OR US
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20110249066 | System And Method That Enables A Solid Ink Printer To Learn A Solid Ink Stick Type - A solid ink printer is configured to learn the identity of solid ink sticks for printer operation. The solid ink printer includes a feed channel having an insertion opening configured to receive solid ink sticks, a sensor positioned near the insertion opening of the feed channel and configured to obtain solid ink stick type data from a solid ink stick inserted into the insertion opening of the feed channel, and a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor to receive the solid ink stick type data, the controller being configured to store the solid ink stick type data in a memory in response to an initialization signal and to operate the solid ink printer with reference to the solid ink stick type data stored in the memory by the controller. | 10-13-2011 |
20130088535 | Method That Enables A Solid Ink Printer To Learn A Solid Ink Stick Type - A solid ink printer is configured to learn the identity of solid ink sticks for printer operation. The solid ink printer includes a feed channel having an insertion opening configured to receive solid ink sticks, a sensor positioned near the insertion opening of the feed channel and configured to obtain solid ink stick type data from a solid ink stick inserted into the insertion opening of the feed channel, and a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor to receive the solid ink stick type data, the controller being configured to store the solid ink stick type data in a memory in response to an initialization signal and to operate the solid ink printer with reference to the solid ink stick type data stored in the memory by the controller. | 04-11-2013 |
Karen Vicki Zocchi, Beaverton, OR US
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20100053282 | Method for Reconfiguring Ink Loaders to Accept Different Ink Stick Identifiers - A method of using a phase change ink imaging device includes receiving an n | 03-04-2010 |
20120013667 | Quiet Operating Mode Management System for A Printing Device - An imaging device includes a quiet mode management system in which a control system of an imaging device selectively reduces print speed based on print job attributes such as job size, repetitions and media in use. | 01-19-2012 |
Michael R. Zocchi, Somerville, MA US
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20100204558 | Blood Glucose Monitoring Kit - A blood glucose monitoring kit includes a case constructed in the form of a bi-fold wallet which comprises an upper flap and a lower flap that are connected together through a fold. The case includes an outer layer constructed out of a water resistant and soft fabric and an inner layer constructed out of a water resistant material, the outer and inner layers being sewn together about their peripheries. A layer of cushioned material is preferably disposed between the inner and outer layers to provide the case with a soft feel. Blood glucose monitoring electronics are preferably integrated directly into the upper flap of the case, the electronics including a printed circuit board (PCB), a test port mounted on the PCB and a display mounted on the PCB. Preferably, the upper flap is provided with an opening through which the test port is externally accessible. Additionally, the upper flap is provided with a window through which the display is externally visible. A pouch is secured onto the inner surface of the lower flap and is sized and shaped to retain a plurality of disposable test components. | 08-12-2010 |
20130052722 | Blood Glucose Monitoring Kit - A blood glucose monitoring kit includes a case constructed in the form of a bi-fold wallet which comprises an upper flap and a lower flap that are connected together through a fold. Blood glucose monitoring electronics are preferably integrated directly into the upper flap of the case, the electronics including a printed circuit board (PCB), a test port mounted on the PCB and a display mounted on the PCB. Preferably, the upper flap is provided with an opening through which the test port is externally accessible. Additionally, the upper flap is provided with a window through which the display is externally visible. A pouch is secured onto the inner surface of the lower flap and is sized and shaped to retain a plurality of disposable test components. | 02-28-2013 |
Michael Robert Zocchi, Somerville, MA US
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20120312684 | Multiple-Biosensor Article - An article suitable for conducting one or more assays with an apparatus, e.g., a meter, for determining the presence or concentration of an analyte in a sample of biological fluid. The article contains a plurality of biosensors arranged in such a manner that each of the biosensors can be utilized before the article must be removed from the apparatus. | 12-13-2012 |
Michael Robert Zocchi, Arlington, MA US
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20150060301 | Multiple-Biosensor Article - An article suitable for conducting one or more assays with an apparatus, e.g., a meter, for determining the presence or concentration of an analyte in a sample of biological fluid. The article contains a plurality of biosensors arranged in such a manner that each of the biosensors can be utilized before the article must be removed from the apparatus. | 03-05-2015 |