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20100094939 | TRANSIENT NETWORKS - The claimed subject matter relates to an architecture that can facilitate creation and management of an event-oriented transient network and can further manage decommission of the transient network. In particular, the architecture can construct temporary communities based upon a particular event, project, or activity; manage (e.g., filter, prioritize, or control) communications and content associated with the community; and disband the community by deconstructing the transient network according to an aging function that controls how the network decays. In addition, the architecture can leverage existing information (e.g. profile data) and content feeds associated with disparate social networking services or communities for the benefit of the temporary community. | 04-15-2010 |
20100223212 | TASK-RELATED ELECTRONIC COACHING - Providing for task-related electronic feedback based on user interaction with a communication network is described herein. By way of example, user interactions the network or a network interface can be monitored to identify user activities performed in conjunction with a task. A rating for performance of the task can be obtained via comparison of user activities with benchmark performance activities. Based on the rating and user-benchmark comparison, inefficiencies can be identified, along with corrective actions for such activities. The corrective actions can then be output to coach the user on techniques for improving performance of the task. Accordingly, by employing corrective feedback based on monitored user activity, personal training can be automated, potentially reducing time and cost of such training. | 09-02-2010 |
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20090067985 | Roller Bearings, and Struts and Gas Turbine Engines Having such Bearings - Roller bearings, and struts and gas turbine engines using such bearings are provided. In this regard, a representative roller bearing for a gas turbine engine includes: a roller having a rolling surface and an end; a race having a flange and defining a raceway, the raceway terminating at the flange, the raceway being operative to receive the roller such that the rolling surface of the roller engages in rolling contact with the raceway; and a hard coating applied to the flange such that the end of the roller engages in sliding contact with the coating. | 03-12-2009 |
20090116951 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FAN SHAFT BEARING LUBRICATION - A lubrication system for a bearing assembly includes a fan shaft with a plurality of conduits, a first bearing rotatably supporting the fan shaft, and a second bearing rotatably supporting the fan shaft where the second bearing is axially spaced from the first bearing. The plurality of conduits includes at least a first conduit aligned with the first bearing and a second conduit aligned with the second bearing. A spray bar includes a plurality of supply orifices that direct lubricating fluid to the first and second bearings via at least the first and second conduits. | 05-07-2009 |
20090208151 | BEARING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LUBRICATION - A bearing system includes a first bearing ring, a second bearing ring spaced radially outwards from the first bearing ring, and a bearing cage between the first bearing ring and the second bearing ring. The bearing cage includes a circumferential outer side, a circumferential inner side, and a plurality of circumferentially spaced retainer portions between an axially forward end and an axially trailing end. Roller elements are located in the plurality of retainer portions of the bearing cage. At least one fluid nozzle is axially spaced from the bearing cage for dispensing a fluid to the roller elements. | 08-20-2009 |
20090317029 | BEARING SYSTEM - A bearing system includes an inner ring that surrounds an axis of rotation, an outer ring spaced radially outwards from the inner ring, and a cage that is positioned between the inner and outer rings to support a plurality of bearing elements. The inner ring includes an axial slot that extends in a direction along the axis of rotation. The inner ring also includes at least one radial side slot formed in at least one of a fore and aft end surface of the inner ring. The radial side slot directs lubricating fluid from the axial slot toward the cage to lubricate the plurality of bearing elements. | 12-24-2009 |
20140150439 | Lubrication System for Gas Turbine Engines - A lubrication system is disclosed. The lubrication system may be used in conjunction with a gas turbine engine for generating power or lift. The lubrication system utilized a flow scheduling valve which reduces lubricant flow to at least one component based on an engine load. The lubrication system may further include a main pump which may be regulated by an engine speed. Thus, a lubrication system which provides a lubricant to engine components based on the load and speed of the engine is possible. The system may improve efficiency of the engine by reducing the power previously spent in churning excess lubricant by at least one engine component as well as reducing the energy used by a lubricant cooler in cooling the excess lubricant. The lubricant cooler size may also be minimized to reduce weight and air drag due to the reduced lubricant flow. | 06-05-2014 |
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20090322446 | Methods of Fabricating a BEOL Wiring Structure Containing an On-Chip Inductor and an On-Chip Capacitor - Methods for fabricating a back-end-of-line (BEOL) wiring structure that includes an on-chip inductor and an on-chip capacitor, as well as methods for tuning and fabricating a resonator that includes the on-chip inductor and on-chip capacitor. The fabrication methods generally include forming the on-chip capacitor and on-chip inductor in different metallization levels of the BEOL wiring structure and laterally positioned to be substantially vertical alignment. The on-chip capacitor may serve as a Faraday shield for the on-chip inductor. Optionally, a Faraday shield may be fabricated either between the on-chip capacitor and the on-chip inductor, or between the on-chip capacitor and the substrate. The BEOL wiring structure may include at least one floating electrode capable of being selectively coupled with the directly-connected electrodes of the on-chip capacitor for tuning, during circuit operation, a resonance frequency of an LC resonator that further includes the on-chip inductor. | 12-31-2009 |
20090322447 | BEOL Wiring Structures That Include an On-Chip Inductor and an On-Chip Capacitor, and Design Structures for a Radiofrequency Integrated Circuit - Back-end-of-line (BEOL) wiring structures that include an on-chip inductor and an on-chip capacitor, as well as design structures for a radiofrequency integrated circuit. The on-chip inductor and an on-chip capacitor, which are fabricated as conductive features in different metallization levels, are vertically aligned with each other. The on-chip capacitor, which is located between the on-chip inductor and the substrate, may serve as a Faraday shield for the on-chip inductor. Optionally, the BEOL wiring structure may include an optional Faraday shield located vertically either between the on-chip capacitor and the on-chip inductor, or between the on-chip capacitor and the top surface of the substrate. The BEOL wiring structure may include at least one floating electrode capable of being selectively coupled with the electrodes of the on-chip capacitor to permit tuning, during circuit operation, of a resonance frequency of an LC resonator that further includes the on-chip inductor. | 12-31-2009 |
20100237468 | ON-CHIP CAPACITORS WITH A VARIABLE CAPACITANCE FOR A RADIOFREQUENCY INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - On-chip capacitors with a variable capacitance, as well as design structures for a radio frequency integrated circuit, and method of fabricating and method of tuning on-chip capacitors. The on-chip capacitor includes first and second ports powered with opposite polarities, first and second electrodes, and first and second voltage-controlled units. Each of the first and second voltage-controlled units is switched between a first state in which the first and second electrodes are electrically isolated from the first and second ports and a second state. When the first voltage-controlled unit is switched to the second state, the first electrode is electrically connected with the first port. When the second voltage-controlled unit is switched to the second state the second electrode is electrically connected with the second port. The on-chip capacitor has a larger capacitance value when the first and second voltage-controlled units are in the second state. | 09-23-2010 |
20120262229 | ON-CHIP CAPACITORS WITH A VARIABLE CAPACITANCE FOR A RADIOFREQUENCY INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - Methods of fabricating an on-chip capacitor with a variable capacitance, as well as methods of adjusting the capacitance of an on-chip capacitor and design structures for an on-chip capacitor. The method includes forming first and second ports configured to be powered with opposite polarities, first and second electrodes, and first and second voltage-controlled units. The method includes configuring the first voltage-controlled unit to selectively couple the first electrode with the first port, and the second voltage-controlled unit to selectively couple the second electrode with the second port. When the first electrode is coupled by the first voltage-controlled unit with the first port and the second electrode is coupled by the second voltage-controlled unit with the second port, the capacitance of the on-chip capacitor increases. | 10-18-2012 |
20140246757 | THERMALLY-OPTIMIZED METAL FILL FOR STACKED CHIP SYSTEMS - Stacked chip systems and design structures for stacked chip systems, as well as methods and computer program products for placing thermal conduction paths in a stacked chip system. The method may include determining an availability of space in a layout of an interconnect structure of a first chip for a fill shape structure extending partially through the interconnect structure to thermally couple a metal feature in the interconnect structure with a bonding layer between the interconnect structure of the first chip and a second chip. If space is available, the fill shape structure may be placed in the layout of the interconnect structure of the first chip. The stacked chip system may include the first and second chips, the bonding layer between the interconnect structure of the first chip and the second chip, and the fill shape structure. | 09-04-2014 |
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20110196386 | DIGITAL SUTURE FIXATION SYSTEM - A digital suture fixation system includes an anchor, an introducer that is attachable to a finger of a person such that at least a distal tip of the finger is available to palpate tissue and identify a landmark within a patient, and a delivery device attached to the introducer. The anchor is removably attached to the delivery device. The anchor is exposed on an exterior of the delivery device and the delivery device is positioned to allow the finger to push the anchor into the landmark. | 08-11-2011 |
20120296376 | DIGITAL SUTURE FIXATION SYSTEM - A digital suture fixation system includes an anchor, an introducer that is attachable to a finger of a person such that at least a distal tip of the finger is available to palpate tissue and identify a landmark within a patient, and a delivery device attached to the introducer. The anchor is removably attached to the delivery device. The anchor is exposed on an exterior of the delivery device and the delivery device is positioned to allow the finger to push the anchor into the landmark. | 11-22-2012 |
20140066983 | DIGITAL FIXATION METHOD OF IMPLANTING A SUPPORT IN A PATIENT - A method of implanting a support in a patient includes providing an anchor introducer that is wearable on a finger, and wearing the anchor introducer on the finger and positioning the anchor introducer such that at least a distal tip of the finger is available for palpating tissue internal to the patient. The method also includes attaching an anchor to the anchor introducer, and inserting the finger that is wearing the anchor introducer into an incision and palpating a tissue landmark inside a pelvis of the patient with the distal tip of the finger. The method additionally includes driving the anchor into the tissue landmark inside the pelvis of the patient, detaching the anchor from the anchor introducer, associating the support with the anchor, and securing the support to the tissue landmark inside the pelvis of the patient. | 03-06-2014 |
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20100069251 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS FROM PARTHENOGENETIC EMBRYOS - Means for producing embryonic stem (pES) cells which have a heterozygous genome that is matched to an individual donor are provided. In one embodiment, a means for the generation and isolation of parthenogenetic embryonic stem (pES) cells which have regions of heterozygosity that are fully matched to the oocyte donor at the MHC loci (e.g. (h-)p(MI)ES cells is provided. This is in contrast to the traditional methods of parthenogenesis that generate parthenogenetic embryonic stem (pES) cells having a substantially homozygous haploidentical set of chromosomes that are homozygous at the MHC loci. | 03-18-2010 |
20120101067 | METHODS FOR ENHANCING HEMATOPOIETIC PROGENITOR CELL ENGRAFTMENT - Described herein are methods for improving engraftment of hematopoietic cells in an individual following hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation (e.g., via bone marrow or cord blood transplantation). Methods for increasing hematopoietic progenitor cell proliferation in individuals with bone marrow aplasia are also described. The methods involve administering an agent that inhibits adipogenesis, adipocyte growth, adipocyte differentiation and/or adipocyte proliferation. | 04-26-2012 |
20120195862 | BIOMECHANICAL INDUCTION OF HEMATOPOIESIS - The present invention provides methods and compositions for increasing the hematopoietic potential of a population of hematopoietic progenitor cells, vascular cells, and or hemogenic endothelium, by exposing the cells to at least one external biomechanical stimulus. More specifically, the application of shear stress to hematopoietic progenitor cells or endothelial cells stimulates hematopoiesis, with or without concurrent application of other extrinsic modulators of hematopoiesis. | 08-02-2012 |
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20090004163 | METHOD OF ENHANCING PROLIFERATION AND/OR HEMATOPOIETIC DIFFERENTIATION OF STEM CELLS - The present invention provides a method for enhancing the proliferation and/or hematopoietic differentiation and/or maintenance of mammalian stem cells. The method is useful for generating expanded populations of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and thus mature blood cell lineages. This is desirable where a mammal has suffered a decrease in hematopoietic or mature blood cells as a consequence of disease, radiation or chemotherapy. The method of the present invention comprises increasing the intracellular level of a cdx in stem cells, including hematopoietic stem cells, in culture, either by providing an exogenous cdx protein to the cell, or by introduction into the cell of a genetic construct encoding a cdx. The cdx is selected from the cdx family and includes cdx1, cdx2, or cdx4. The cdx may be a wild type protein appropriate for the species from which the cells are derived, or a mutant form of the protein. | 01-01-2009 |
20090181369 | Methods for the Treatment of Disease - The present invention is directed to methods to determine the likelihood of therapeutic effectiveness of a farnesyl transferase inhibitor (FTI). The method comprises determining whether the gene encoding the farnesyl transferase beta subunit (FNTB) of said patient comprises at least one nucleic acid variance that causes an alteration in an amino acid residue. The change in the amino acid residue is associated with resistance to a FTI. The absence of at least one variance indicates that the FTI is likely to be effective. | 07-16-2009 |
20100209396 | Method of Enhancing Proliferation and/or Hematopoietic Differentiation of Stem Cells - The present invention provides methods for inducing differentiation of a stem cell, such as an embryonic stem cell, into a hematopoietic stem cell, by expressing a cdx gene and/or a hox gene. The method is useful for generating expanded populations of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and thus mature blood cell lineages. This is desirable where a mammal has suffered a decrease in hematopoietic or mature blood cells as a consequence of disease, radiation or chemotherapy. | 08-19-2010 |
20100221266 | METHODS TO REGULATE MIRNA PROCESSING BY TARGETING LIN-28 - The present invention relates generally to methods to regulate microRNA (miRNA) biogenesis, in particular the regulation of the processing of pri-miRNA to mature miRNA by Lin-28 and/or variants such as Lin28B. In particular, the present invention relates to methods and compositions comprising at least one agent which inhibits Lin-28 function or activity and/or expression to increase the processing of pri-mRNA to mature miRNA. More specifically, one aspect of the invention is directed to treating and/or preventing cancer in a subject by administering an agent that inhibits Lin-28 activity or expression to a subject, preferably a human subject. | 09-02-2010 |
20100278792 | METHOD OF ENHANCING PROLIFERATION AND/OR HEMATOPOIETIC DIFFERENTIATION OF STEM CELLS - The present invention provides a method for enhancing the proliferation and/or hematopoietic differentiation and/or maintenance of mammalian stem cells. The method is useful for generating expanded populations of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and thus mature blood cell lineages. This is desirable where a mammal has suffered a decrease in hematopoietic or mature blood cells as a consequence of disease, radiation or chemotherapy. The method of the present invention comprises increasing the intracellular level of a cdx in stem cells, including hematopoietic stem cells, in culture, either by providing an exogenous cdx protein to the cell, or by introduction into the cell of a genetic construct encoding a cdx. The cdx is selected from the cdx family and includes cdx1, cdx2, or cdx4. The cdx may be a wild type protein appropriate for the species from which the cells are derived, or a mutant form of the protein. | 11-04-2010 |
20110151447 | METHOD TO PRODUCE INDUCED PLURIPOTENT STEM (IPS) CELLS FROM NON-EMBRYONIC HUMAN CELLS - The invention provides methods for generating induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells from normal and mutant adult cells, as well as the iPS cells so generated from such methods. In some aspects, iPS cells are generated by ectopically expressing SOX2 and OCT4 nucleic acids in such adult cells. Other nucleic acids such as but not limited to MYC may also be ectopically expressed in such adult cells in the methods described herein. | 06-23-2011 |
20110256526 | DETECTION OF HUMAN SOMATIC CELL REPROGRAMMING - The methods and kits described herein are based, in part, to the discovery phenotype representing a fully-reprogrammed iPS cell and several reprogramming intermediates. The methods and kits described herein permit identification of fully-reprogrammed iPS cells and further permits one of skill in the art to monitor the emergence of iPS cells during the reprogramming process. The methods/kits can also be performed using real time using live cell imaging. Also described herein are methods for screening candidate reprogramming agents by monitoring the emergence of fully-reprogrammed iPS cells in the presence and absence of such an agent. | 10-20-2011 |
20120164110 | DIFFERENTIALLY METHYLATED REGIONS OF REPROGRAMMED INDUCED PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS, METHOD AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - Provided herein are differentially methylated regions (DMRs) of reprogrammed iPS cells (R-DMRs) and methods of use thereof. The invention provides methods for detecting and analyzing alterations in the methylation status of DMRs in iPS cells, somatic cells and embryonic stem (ES) cells as well as methods for reprogramming somatic cells to generate an iPS cell. | 06-28-2012 |
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20140336065 | DETECTION OF HUMAN SOMATIC CELL REPROGRAMMING - The methods and kits described herein are based, in part, to the discovery of a phenotype representing a fully-reprogrammed iPS cell and several reprogramming intermediates. The methods and kits described herein permit identification of fully-reprogrammed iPS cells and further permits one of skill in the art to monitor the emergence of iPS cells during the reprogramming process. The methods/kits can also be performed using real time using live cell imaging. Also described herein are methods for screening candidate reprogramming agents by monitoring the emergence of fully-reprogrammed iPS cells in the presence and absence of such an agent. | 11-13-2014 |
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20100010562 | ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR INTERCONNECT - An electrolytic capacitor is constructed as a stacked structure of alternating anode and cathode plates. A clip is fitted over a peripheral portion of each cathode plate, the clips being welded together to electrically connect the cathode plates in common. The dimensions of the clips are such that the clips take up approximately the same space away from the edges of the cathode plates as the thickness of the anode plate on each side of a cathode plate when the anode and cathode plates are stacked upon one another. | 01-14-2010 |
20110149474 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO CONNECT SINTERED ALUMINUM ELECTRODES OF AN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - This document provides an apparatus including a sintered electrode, a second electrode and a separator material arranged in a capacitive stack. A conductive interconnect couples the sintered electrode and the second electrode. Embodiments include a clip interconnect. In some embodiments, the interconnect includes a comb-shaped connector. In some embodiments, the interconnect includes a wire snaked between adjacent sintered substrates. | 06-23-2011 |
20110149475 | SINTERED CAPACITOR ELECTRODE INCLUDING A FOLDED CONNECTION - This document discusses capacitive elements including a first, second and third electrode arranged in a stack. The third electrode is positioned between the first and second electrode. An interconnect includes a unitary substrate shared with the first and second electrodes. The interconnect is adapted to deform to accommodate the stacked nature of the first and second electrodes. The unitary substrate includes a sintered material disposed thereon. | 06-23-2011 |
20110152960 | SINTERED CAPACITOR ELECTRODE INCLUDING MULTIPLE THICKNESSES - An example includes a capacitor case sealed to retain electrolyte, at least one anode disposed in the capacitor case, the at least one anode comprising a sintered portion disposed on a substrate, an anode conductor coupled to the substrate in electrical communication with the sintered portion, the anode conductor sealingly extending through the capacitor case to an anode terminal disposed on the exterior of the capacitor case with the anode terminal in electrical communication with the sintered portion, a cathode disposed in the capacitor case, a separator disposed between the cathode and the anode and a cathode terminal disposed on an exterior of the capacitor case and in electrical communication with the cathode, with the anode terminal and the cathode terminal electrically isolated from one another. | 06-23-2011 |
20130141842 | SINTERED CAPACITOR ELECTRODE INCLUDING A FOLDED CONNECTION - This document discusses capacitive elements including a first, second and third electrode arranged in a stack. The third electrode is positioned between the first and second electrode. An interconnect includes a unitary substrate shared with the first and second electrodes. The interconnect is adapted to deform to accommodate the stacked nature of the first and second electrodes. The unitary substrate includes a sintered material disposed thereon. | 06-06-2013 |
20150043130 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO CONNECT SINTERED ALUMINUM ELECTRODES OF AN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - This document provides an apparatus including a sintered electrode, a second electrode and a separator material arranged in a capacitive stack. A conductive interconnect couples the sintered electrode and the second electrode. Embodiments include a clip interconnect. In some embodiments, the interconnect includes a comb shaped connector. In some embodiments, the interconnect includes a wire snaked between adjacent sintered substrates. | 02-12-2015 |
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20080310208 | PROCESS FOR ERASING CHALCOGENIDE VARIABLE RESISTANCE MEMORY BITS - A method of erasing a chalcogenide variable resistance memory cell is provided. The chalcogenide variable resistance memory cell includes a p-doped substrate with an n-well and a chalcogenide variable resistance memory element. The method includes the step of applying to the variable resistance memory element a voltage that is less than a fixed voltage of the substrate. The applied voltage induces an erase current to flow from the p-doped substrate through the n-well and through the variable resistance memory element. | 12-18-2008 |
20090078925 | Resistance variable memory device with sputtered metal-chalcogenide region and method of fabrication - A chalcogenide-based programmable conductor memory device and method of forming the device, wherein a chalcogenide glass region is provided with a plurality of alternating tin chalcogenide and metal layers proximate thereto. The method of forming the device comprises sputtering the alternating tin chalcogenide and metal layers. | 03-26-2009 |
20100171088 | RESISTANCE VARIABLE MEMORY DEVICE WITH SPUTTERED METAL-CHALCOGENIDE REGION AND METHOD OF FABRICATION - A chalcogenide-based programmable conductor memory device and method of forming the device, wherein a chalcogenide glass region is provided with a plurality of alternating tin chalcogenide and metal layers proximate thereto. The method of forming the device comprises sputtering the alternating tin chalcogenide and metal layers. | 07-08-2010 |
20100171091 | Memory array for increased bit density and method of forming the same - A memory array having a plurality of resistance variable memory units and method for forming the same are provided. Each memory unit includes a first electrode, a resistance variable material over the first electrode, and a first second-electrode over the resistance variable material. The first second-electrode is associated with the first electrode to define a first memory element. Each memory unit further includes a second second-electrode over the resistance variable material. The second-second electrode is associated with the first electrode to define a second memory element. | 07-08-2010 |
20100178741 | ACCESS TRANSISTOR FOR MEMORY DEVICE - An access transistor for a resistance variable memory element and methods of forming the same are provided. The access transistor has first and second source/drain regions and a channel region vertically stacked over the substrate. The access transistor is associated with at least one resistance variable memory element. | 07-15-2010 |
20100181656 | Methods of eliminating pattern collapse on photoresist patterns - A stabilizing solution for treating photoresist patterns and methods of preventing profile abnormalities, toppling and resist footing are disclosed. The stabilizing solution comprises a non-volatile component, such as non-volatile particles or polymers, which is applied after the photoresist material has been developed. By treating the photoresist with the solution containing a non-volatile component after developing but before drying, the non-volatile component fills the space between adjacent resist patterns and remains on the substrate during drying. The non-volatile component provides structural and mechanical support for the resist to prevent deformation or collapse by liquid surface tension forces. | 07-22-2010 |
20100321992 | PHASE CHANGE MEMORY ELEMENTS USING ENERGY CONVERSION LAYERS, MEMORY ARRAYS AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - A phase change memory element and method of forming the same. The memory element includes a phase change material layer electrically coupled to first and second conductive material layers. A energy conversion layer is formed in association with the phase change material layer, and electrically coupled to a third conductive material layer. An electrically isolating material layer is formed between the phase change material layer and the energy conversion layer. | 12-23-2010 |
20110201148 | PHASE CHANGE CURRENT DENSITY CONTROL STRUCTURE - A phase change memory element and method of forming the same. The memory element includes first and second electrodes. A first layer of phase change material is between the first and second electrodes. A second layer including a metal-chalcogenide material is also between the first and second electrodes and is one of a phase change material and a conductive material. An insulating layer is between the first and second layers. There is at least one opening in the insulating layer providing contact between the first and second layers. | 08-18-2011 |
20120281466 | PHASE CHANGE MEMORY ELEMENTS USING ENERGY CONVERSION LAYERS, MEMORY ARRAYS AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - A phase change memory element and method of forming the same. The memory element includes a phase change material layer electrically coupled to first and second conductive material layers. A energy conversion layer is formed in association with the phase change material layer, and electrically coupled to a third conductive material layer. An electrically isolating material layer is formed between the phase change material layer and the energy conversion layer. | 11-08-2012 |
20130020547 | PHASE CHANGE CURRENT DENSITY CONTROL STRUCTURE - A phase change memory element and method of forming the same. The memory element includes first and second electrodes. A first layer of phase change material is between the first and second electrodes. A second layer including a metal-chalcogenide material is also between the first and second electrodes and is one of a phase change material and a conductive material. An insulating layer is between the first and second layers. There is at least one opening in the insulating layer providing contact between the first and second layers. | 01-24-2013 |
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20140021435 | PHASE CHANGE CURRENT DENSITY CONTROL STRUCTURE - A phase change memory element and method of forming the same. The memory element includes first and second electrodes. A first layer of phase change material is between the first and second electrodes. A second layer including a metal-chalcogenide material is also between the first and second electrodes and is one of a phase change material and a conductive material. An insulating layer is between the first and second layers. There is at least one opening in the insulating layer providing contact between the first and second layers. | 01-23-2014 |
20140038425 | METHODS OF ELIMINATING PATTERN COLLAPSE ON PHOTORESIST PATTERNS - A stabilizing solution for treating photoresist patterns and methods of preventing profile abnormalities, toppling and resist footing are disclosed. The stabilizing solution comprises a non-volatile component, such as non-volatile particles or polymers, which is applied after the photoresist material has been developed. By treating the photoresist with the solution containing a non-volatile component after developing but before drying, the non-volatile component fills the space between adjacent resist patterns and remains on the substrate during drying. The non-volatile component provides structural and mechanical support for the resist to prevent deformation or collapse by liquid surface tension forces. | 02-06-2014 |
20140374685 | PHASE CHANGE CURRENT DENSITY CONTROL STRUCTURE - A phase change memory element and method of forming the same. The memory element includes first and second electrodes. A first layer of phase change material is between the first and second electrodes. A second layer including a metal-chalcogenide material is also between the first and second electrodes and is one of a phase change material and a conductive material. An insulating layer is between the first and second layers. There is at least one opening in the insulating layer providing contact between the first and second layers. | 12-25-2014 |
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20120158238 | LOCATION BASED AUTOMOBILE INSPECTION - A dynamic inspection system determines a location of a technician with respect to an inspection vehicle and determines active voice commands to which it responds to based on that location. The technician can perform a vehicle inspection by providing voice commands to the dynamic inspection system, which can increase the technician's efficiency. Further, as the dynamic inspection system's active commands are customized for the location of the technician, the dynamic inspection system can filter out sound that does not include active voice commands, potentially increasing the accuracy of its voice recognition capability. | 06-21-2012 |
20130179489 | ACCELERATING WEB SERVICES APPLICATIONS THROUGH CACHING - Embodiments of a service acceleration system are described, wherein the service acceleration system accelerates messages between a client computing system and a server computing system. For at least some messages over a computing network between the client computing system and the server computing system, the service acceleration system can replace full messages with identifiers. The service acceleration system can then translate the identifiers into full messages before final processing of the messages by the client computing system or server computing system. | 07-11-2013 |
20140088819 | INSPECTION REPORTING INCLUDING A 3D VEHICLE MODEL - In one embodiment, a visual reporting system generates a 3-dimensional (3D) interactive vehicle inspection report comprising 3D model data and inspection data for a particular vehicle. The inspection data, such as recommended repair items, are associated with graphical vehicle sections in the 3D model. Further, additional inspection data, such as instructional videos or inspection photographs, can be provided to a user desiring additional detail. By providing an interactive visual representation of inspection data, the 3D inspection report provides a report that can be customized to provide different levels of detail to different users. In addition, the 3D model can provide a visually compact summary of the inspection data by marking on the 3D model the repair items for the vehicle. Use of the 3D inspection report can raise the likelihood that the vehicle owner understands the need for repair, leading to more repair orders for repair facilities. | 03-27-2014 |
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20090290741 | Wind immune microphone - Disclosed is an acoustic device comprising an enclosed housing defining an inner volume and having a front and a back; an acoustic port penetrating the front of the enclosed housing; a first and second sense structure attached to the inside of the housing and defining a gap between the first and second sense structures; a front volume defined by the portion of the inner volume between the first sense structure and the front of the housing; a back volume defined by the portion of the inner volume between the second sense structure and the back of the housing; and at least one vent in the first sense structure operatively connecting the front volume and the gap, wherein the acoustic device has a cutoff frequency above approximately 100 Hz. | 11-26-2009 |
20130279738 | HIGH AMPLITUDE LOUDSPEAKER - A speaker. The speaker includes a housing, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a diaphragm. The housing has a first end, the first end which includes an acoustic aperture. The first electrode is positioned in the housing a first distance from the first end, and is biased to a first voltage. The second electrode is positioned in the housing a second distance, which is greater than the first distance, from the first end. The second electrode is biased to a second voltage. The diaphragm is positioned in the housing between the first electrode and the second electrode, and is biased to a third voltage. The speaker includes a valve. The valve opens when the diaphragm is moving away from the first end and closes when the diaphragm is stationary or moving toward the first end. When the valve is closed, the diaphragm forms an air-tight seal between the first end and the second electrode. | 10-24-2013 |
20140270273 | DIGITAL ACOUSTIC LOW FREQUENCY RESPONSE CONTROL FOR MEMS MICROPHONES - A system and method for controlling and adjusting a low-frequency response of a MEMS microphone. The system comprising the MEMS microphone, a controller, and a memory. The MEMS microphone includes a membrane and a plurality of air vents. The membrane configured such that acoustic pressures acting on the membrane cause movement of the membrane. The plurality of air vents are positioned proximate to the membrane. Each air vent of the plurality of air vents are configured to be selectively positioned in an open position or a closed position. The controller determines an integer number of air vents to be placed in the closed positioned, and generate a signal that causes the integer number of air vents to be placed in the closed position and causes any remaining air vents to be placed in the open position. | 09-18-2014 |
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20090157740 | System for Logging and Reporting Access to Content Using Unique Content Identifiers - One embodiment of a system for logging and reporting access to content includes a content addressable storage manager configured to control storing of data elements to the content storage and retrieving of data elements from the content storage, the content addressable storage manager including a content identifier generator configured to generate a content identifier for each data element stored in the content storage, and an access log module configured to record access data for each data element stored in the content storage and to associate the access data for each data element with a content identifier of that data element. The access log module is also configured to generate an access report that includes access data for one or more data elements stored in the content storage. | 06-18-2009 |
20090157987 | System and Method for Creating Self-Authenticating Documents Including Unique Content Identifiers - One embodiment of a method for creating a self-authenticating document includes receiving a request to retrieve a data element identified by a content identifier, identifying a storage location associated with the content identifier, retrieving a data element stored at the storage location, calculating a second content identifier of the retrieved data element, comparing the content identifier and the second content identifier, if the content identifier and the second content identifier match, creating an image of the retrieved data element, creating a representation of the stored content identifier, creating a representation of metadata associated with the retrieved data element, and creating a document that includes the image of the retrieved data element, the representation of the stored content identifier, and the representation of metadata. The representation of the stored content identifier may be an alphanumeric string or a graphical representation derived from the stored content identifier. | 06-18-2009 |
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20090018546 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING PIN PLACEMENT DURING HIP SURGERY - New apparatuses and methods for their design and use are disclosed that can be used to assist a surgeon in placing a guide pin during hip surgery. Specifically, a hip surgery method is disclosed in which an image of a patient's femur can be obtained and used to design and prepare a mold that contains an aperture for guiding a drill at the desired location and angle. During surgery the mold can be quickly and accurately positioned on the exposed femur head. Then, a drill bit can be inserted through the aperture and an opening for a pin can be drilled into the femur head. The mold can have a unique contoured surface adapted to fit to the femur head in a single unique position such that the opening is made in a unique desired position. The apparatuses and methods facilitate faster, more accurate surgery and are less invasive. | 01-15-2009 |
20100125303 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REPLACING BIOLOGICAL JOINTS USING BONE MINERAL SUBSTANCE IN A SUSPENDED STATE - The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus for replacing biological joints, but applies also to the fixation of any solid implant for use in dental or orthopaedic applications. In general, an ideal amount of bone mineral substance is applied to the implant prior to going in to the operating room. Next, the setting (e.g., drying) process is suspended with a coating and/or a chemical. Once the implant(s) are needed in the operating room, the setting process is resumed. In this manner, the bone mineral substance does not need to be applied in the operating room, the surgeon does not need to “race the clock,” and each implant is placed with the ideal amount of bone mineral substance in the ideal consistency. | 05-20-2010 |
20100125335 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REPLACING BIOLOGICAL JOINTS USING BONE CEMENT IN A SUSPENDED STATE - The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus for replacing biological joints, but applies also to the fixation of any solid implant for use in dental or orthopaedic applications. In general, an ideal amount of bone cement is applied to the implant prior to going in to the operating room. Next, the polymerization (e.g., drying) process is suspended with a coating and/or a chemical. Once the implant(s) are needed in the operating room, the polymerization process is resumed. In this manner, the bone cement does not need to be mixed in the operating room, the surgeon does not need to “race the clock,” each implant is placed with the ideal amount of cement in the ideal consistency, there are no powder clumps, and there is little to no excess cement to remove. | 05-20-2010 |
20110208201 | METHODS FOR DETERMINING PIN PLACEMENT DURING HIP SURGERY - New apparatuses and methods for their design and use are disclosed that can be used to assist a surgeon in placing a guide pin during hip surgery. Specifically, a hip surgery method is disclosed in which an image of a patient's femur can be obtained and used to design and prepare a mold that contains an aperture for guiding a drill at the desired location and angle. During surgery the mold can be quickly and accurately positioned on the exposed femur head. Then, a drill bit can be inserted through the aperture and an opening for a pin can be drilled into the femur head. The mold can have a unique contoured surface adapted to fit to the femur head in a single unique position such that the opening is made in a unique desired position. The apparatuses and methods facilitate faster, more accurate surgery and are less invasive. | 08-25-2011 |
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20140019283 | MULTI-BENEFACTOR ITEM PAYMENT SYSTEM - A computer system includes one or more network interfaces configured to, for each of a plurality of benefactors, send to an electronic device of the benefactor information specifying an item desired by a beneficiary, wherein the item is offered for sale by a merchant at a price. The interfaces are also configured to, for each of the plurality of benefactors, receive from the benefactor electronic device information specifying a portion of the item price the benefactor agrees to pay. The computer system also includes a central processing unit (CPU) configured to determine that a sum of the portions of the item price the plurality of benefactors agreed to pay has reached the item price and in response pay the merchant for the item. | 01-16-2014 |
20140019348 | TRUSTED THIRD PARTY PAYMENT SYSTEM - A trusted third party payment system includes one or more network interfaces that communicate with a device to receive bill information about bills of a bill owner and to communicate with devices to receive bill helper payment instrument information and to communicate with systems operated by billers of the bill owner, and a central processing unit that uses the payment instrument information to pay the bills to the billers systems with funds of the bill helpers. The bill owner, the bill helpers, the billers and the trusted third party are all distinct entities. The system also receives bill helper contact information and electronically communicates to the bill helpers (e.g., email, text message, Facebook or Twitter message) that the bill owner has requested help paying the bills. For at least one of the bills, the CPU pays partial amounts of the bill with funds of each of multiple bill helpers. | 01-16-2014 |
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20110241232 | HOT WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A COOLING TOWER - A cooling tower with a hot water distribution system includes a distribution lateral disposed above a hot water basin. The distribution lateral discharges fluid into the hot water basin, which in turn, releases the fluid through a plurality of orifices. As the fluid is released, it falls on heat-exchanging fill material that assists in increasing the cooling rate of the fluid. The distribution lateral is configured structurally to discharge the fluid through a plurality of outlets at one or more angles (as compared to the horizontal) into the hot water basins. In one embodiment, the outlets are arranged into one or more rows that extend along a substantial length of the distribution lateral. Discharging the fluid in this manner enhances and promotes a more even fluid flow within the hot water basin, which results in a more even fluid flow over and onto the fill material, thereby increasing thermal efficiency. | 10-06-2011 |
20140138859 | HOT WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A COOLING TOWER - A cooling tower with a hot water distribution system includes a distribution lateral disposed above a hot water basin. The distribution lateral discharges fluid into the hot water basin, which in turn, releases the fluid through a plurality of orifices. As the fluid is released, it falls on heat-exchanging fill material that assists in increasing the cooling rate of the fluid. The distribution lateral is configured structurally to discharge the fluid through a plurality of outlets at one or more angles (as compared to the horizontal) into the hot water basins. In one embodiment, the outlets are arranged into one or more rows that extend along a substantial length of the distribution lateral. Discharging the fluid in this manner enhances and promotes a more even fluid flow within the hot water basin, which results in a more even fluid flow over and onto the fill material, thereby increasing thermal efficiency. | 05-22-2014 |
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20090259099 | IMAGE-BASED CONTROL SYSTEMS - Image-based control systems and methods automate the adjustment of medical devices. An image based-control system for an endoscope can include, in addition to the endoscope, a processing system and an actuator. The processing system can receive an image from an image capture device of the endoscope. Based on coordinates of a lumen in the image, the processing system can instruct the actuator to reorient the capture device to direct the capture device toward the lumen. The actuator can be coupled to a manual controller of the endoscope, such that the actuator can reorient the capture device via the manual controller. An image-based control method can include receiving an image from the capture device of the endoscope; identifying coordinates of a lumen in the image; mapping such coordinates to a physical position of the lumen relative to the capture device; and instructing an actuator to adjust an orientation of the endoscope. | 10-15-2009 |
20100105306 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE DETECTION OF ANATOMICAL STRUCTURES AND POSITIONS THEREOF - The various embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to systems and methods for the detection of anatomical structures and anatomical positions. More particularly, the various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to the detection of musculoskeletal elements, such as bones, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and the like, which could be useful for example in poultry processing for bone screening as well as for guidance of machines for processing. For example, a system for detecting a bone in a carcass comprises: a device for supporting a carcass comprising a base and a frame attached to the base, wherein the frame is configured to contact at least a portion of a cavity of a carcass; and an electromagnetic radiation source, wherein the electromagnetic radiation source is configured to irradiate at least a portion of a cavity of a carcass; | 04-29-2010 |