Patent application number | Description | Published |
20140182734 | HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WITH POLYMERIC TUBE - A high pressure hose that is resistant to microvoid formation includes an inner tube comprising a blend of crosslinked fluoroplastic material and fluoroelastomeric material, a first reinforcement layer constructed of para-aramid synthetic fibers, and an adhesive layer, and an outer cover. | 07-03-2014 |
20140246110 | LAYERED TUBE AND LAYER FOR USE IN SAME - A layer for directing a hydraulic fluid includes a first fluoropolymer, a first crosslinker, and an anti-static additive. The first fluoropolymer is present in an amount greater than 60 parts by weight, the first crosslinker is present in an amount of from about 1 to about 10 parts by weight, and the anti-static additive is present in an amount of from about 0.4 to about 4 parts by weight, each based on 100 parts by weight of the layer. The layer may be included in a layered tube. In addition to the layer, the layered tube also includes an outer layer. The outer layer includes a second fluoropolymer, which is the same as or different than the first fluoropolymer. The second fluoropolymer is present in an amount greater than 60 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the outer layer. | 09-04-2014 |
20140251532 | METHOD FOR FORMING A LAYERED TUBE AND LAYER THEREIN - A method includes premixing an anti-static additive and a first crosslinker to form an anti-static intermediate mixture where the anti-static additive is dispersed in the first crosslinker. The method also includes compounding the anti-static intermediate mixture and at least a portion of the first fluoropolymer to form a first compounded mixture. The method further includes extruding the first compounded mixture to form a layer. | 09-11-2014 |
20160090469 | MULTI ADDITIVE MULTIFUNCTIONAL COMPOSITE FOR USE IN A NON-METALLIC FUEL CONVEYANCE SYSTEM - A multifunctional composite material may include a polymer matrix, at least one nano-additive, micro-additive, and/or a spherical nano-additive. The non-metallic composite material may be used to make non-metallic parts for fuel conveyance systems for use in aircraft. | 03-31-2016 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20110142804 | NANOFIBER SCAFFOLD - The invention is directed to a device and method to prevent migration of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells (hMSCs) from a delivery site while allowing communication between the stem cells and native cardiomyocytes. The device is characterized by scaffold pore size, fiber diameter and biomaterial selection. The invention includes a two part polyurethane scaffold that prevents migration of stem cells, allows gap junction formation through pores and is packaged for minimally invasive delivery. | 06-16-2011 |
20120068384 | NANOFIBROUS MATERIALS AS DRUG, PROTEIN, OR GENETIC RELEASE VEHICLES - The present invention is a bioactive, nanofibrous material construct which is manufactured using a unique electrospinning perfusion methodology. One embodiment provides a nanofibrous biocomposite material formed as a discrete textile fabric from a prepared liquid admixture of (i) a non-biodegradable durable synthetic polymer; (ii) a biologically active agent; and (iii) a liquid organic carrier. These biologically-active agents are chemical compounds which retain their recognized biological activity both before and after becoming non-permanently bound to the formed textile material; and will become subsequently released in-situ as discrete freely mobile agents from the fabric upon uptake of water from the ambient environment. | 03-22-2012 |
20140054828 | ELECTROSPINNING PROCESS FOR MAKING A TEXTILE SUITABLE FOR USE AS A MEDICAL ARTICLE - The present invention is a bioactive, nanofibrous material construct which is manufactured using a unique electrospinning perfusion methodology. One embodiment provides a nanofibrous biocomposite material formed as a discrete textile fabric from a prepared liquid admixture of (i) a non-biodegradable durable synthetic polymer; (ii) a biologically active agent; and (iii) a liquid organic carrier. These biologically-active agents are chemical compounds which retain their recognized biological activity both before and after becoming non-permanently bound to the formed textile material; and will become subsequently released in-situ as discrete freely mobile agents from the fabric upon uptake of water from the ambient environment. | 02-27-2014 |
20140271795 | NANOFIBROUS MATERIALS AS DRUG, PROTEIN, OR GENETIC RELEASE VEHICLES - The present invention is a bioactive, nanofibrous material construct which is manufactured using a unique electrospinning perfusion methodology. One embodiment provides a nanofibrous biocomposite material formed as a discrete textile fabric from a prepared liquid admixture of (i) a non-biodegradable durable synthetic polymer; (ii) a biologically active agent; and (iii) a liquid organic carrier. These biologically-active agents are chemical compounds which retain their recognized biological activity both before and after becoming non-permanently bound to the formed textile material; and will become subsequently released in-situ as discrete freely mobile agents from the fabric upon uptake of water from the ambient environment. | 09-18-2014 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080302954 | Apparatus and Method for Surface Modification Using Charged Particle Beams - An apparatus and method for using high beam currents in FIB circuit edit operations, without the generation of electrostatic discharge events. An internal partial chamber is disposed over the circuit to be worked on by the FIB. The partial chamber has top and bottom apertures for allowing the ion beam to pass through, and receives a gas through a gas delivery nozzle. A non-reactive gas, or a combination of a non-reactive gas and a reactive gas, is added to the FIB chamber via the partial chamber, until the chamber reaches a predetermined pressure. At the predetermined pressure, the gas pressure in the partial chamber will be much greater than that of the chamber, and will be sufficiently high such that the gas molecules will neutralize charging induced by the beam passing through the partial chamber. | 12-11-2008 |
20100084568 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COUNTING SECONDARY PARTICLES - An apparatus for visualizing an ion beam editing operation of a sample. The apparatus comprises a charged particle beam column for producing an charged particle beam and for directing the charged particle beam onto the sample and beam rastering electronics (BRE) for controlling a movement and a dwell time of the charged particle beam. The apparatus further comprises a detector for detecting charged particles stemming from the sample as a result of the charged particle beam impinging on the sample and a multi-channel scalar (MCS) coupled to the detector and to the IBRE, and time-correlated with the BRE, the MCS for binning events detected at the detector as a function of time duration from a start event. Finally, the apparatus comprises an analysis module connected to the MCS for processing data from the MCS into a display signal, and a display module connected to the analysis module for displaying the display signal. | 04-08-2010 |
20110186719 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SURFACE MODIFICATION USING CHARGED PARTICLE BEAMS - An apparatus and method for using high beam currents in FIB circuit edit operations, without the generation of electrostatic discharge events. An internal partial chamber is disposed over the circuit to be worked on by the FIB. The partial chamber has top and bottom apertures for allowing the ion beam to pass through, and receives a gas through a gas delivery nozzle. A non-reactive gas, or a combination of a non-reactive gas and a reactive gas, is added to the FIB chamber via the partial chamber, until the chamber reaches a predetermined pressure. At the predetermined pressure, the gas pressure in the partial chamber will be much greater than that of the chamber, and will be sufficiently high such that the gas molecules will neutralize charging induced by the beam passing through the partial chamber. | 08-04-2011 |
20110204263 | METHODS FOR PERFORMING CIRCUIT EDIT OPERATIONS WITH LOW LANDING ENERGY ELECTRON BEAMS - Methods for using sub-100V electron beam landing energies for performing circuit edit operations. Circuit edit operations can include imaging for navigation and etching in the presence of a suitable gas. Low landing energies can be obtained by modifying a decelerator system of native FESEM equipment, or by using biasing means near the sample surface for decelerating electrons of the primary beam. At low landing energies near the operating voltage of a semiconductor circuit, voltage contrast effects can be visually seen for enhancing operator navigation. Low landing energies can be used during etching processes for minimizing the interaction volume of the beam and obtaining accurate and localized etching. | 08-25-2011 |
20130001191 | REDEPOSITION TECHNIQUE FOR MEMBRANE ATTACHMENT - A method for securing a micro-object to a substrate by redeposition. The method includes ion-beam milling the substrate in proximity of the micro-object such that the material milled away from the substrate sprays onto the micro-object and covers its base, effectively attaching it to the substrate. Since no carrier gases are used, the ion beam chamber and its contents are not exposed to undesirable contaminants. | 01-03-2013 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090045963 | RFID tag - A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag is disclosed. The RFID tag can include a blank onto which indicia is printed. The blank may further have an RFID chip and antenna disposed thereon. The blank may further be mounted on a carrier web and may also be laminated. The laminated RFID tag may then be disposed into a container and may be used for storing and transmitting information regarding the container or its contents. | 02-19-2009 |
20090153334 | Radio Frequency Sealing Apparatus for a Container - An RF security apparatus includes a covering membrane for overlying at least a portion of an opening in the container. The covering membrane has a sealing portion configured to be bonded to a mouth of the opening. An RF security device is coupled to the covering membrane. The RF security device is configured to emit a predetermined RF signal in response to an RF interrogation signal. | 06-18-2009 |
20110253715 | CONTAINER SEAL WITH RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAG, AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A container closure assembly includes a closure, an inner seal, and a radio frequency identification tag. The inner seal includes a first surface for engaging a container sealing surface, and a second, opposed surface for engaging one of a backing liner, a facing liner, an induction seal liner, and a glued-in closure liner. The radio frequency identification tag includes a microprocessor electrically coupleable with an antenna for receiving, storing, and transmitting digitized information. The inner seal can minimize migration of fluids between a container interior volume and an exterior of a container when the inner seal is engaged with a container sealing surface. The radio frequency identification tag can be included in the closure assembly within a container interior volume or external to a container, or can be incorporated into the inner seal, without the closure assembly electromagnetically interfering with the receiving, storing, or transmitting of the digitized information. | 10-20-2011 |
20120217244 | CONTAINER SEAL WITH RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAG, AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A container defines an interior volume, an opening into the interior volume, and a sealing surface bordering the opening. A closure assembly may be attachable over the opening and includes at least one of an induction seal liner, an inner seal, and a sealable film. A radio frequency identification tag includes a microprocessor and an antenna for receiving, storing, and transmitting selected digitized information. The induction seal liner, inner seal, and sealable film minimizes migration of fluids between the interior volume and the container exterior when the closure assembly may be engaged with the sealing surface. The radio frequency identification tag may be included in the closure assembly, or within the interior volume, or on the container exterior, or may be incorporated into the induction seal liner, inner seal, or sealable film, without the closure assembly electromagnetically interfering with the receiving, storing, or transmitting of digitized information. | 08-30-2012 |
20130048711 | SYSTEM FOR ASSOCIATING RFID TAG WITH UPC CODE, AND VALIDATING ASSOCIATIVE ENCODING OF SAME - An assemblage for preparing and validating a smart label including an RFID inlay and selected symbology includes a workstation with a symbology printer and an RFID printer, and a validation station. The validation station includes a digital control device for storing software and housing digital hardware, a symbology reader, an RFID transceiver for reading data encoded on an RFID tag, an encoding and validation chamber, and a computer. The workstation is configured to occupy a minimal area for optimizing the preparation and validation of an associated RFID tag and symbology, and the associated RFID tag and symbology can be contemporaneously printed, encoded with data specific to an item to which the RFID tag and symbology are to be affixed, and validated individually and with respect to one another. | 02-28-2013 |
20130063567 | PORTAL WITH RFID TAG READER AND OBJECT RECOGNITION FUNCTIONALITY, AND METHOD OF UTILIZING SAME - An RFID/object recognition system monitors the passage of an object through a portal into a space. An RFID reader adjacent the portal communicates with an RFID tag within a preselected distance from the RFID reader. A data processor processes data from the RFID reader. A 3-dimensional scanner has an RGB camera and a depth sensor with an infrared laser projector and a monochrome CMOS sensor. An infrared laser controller is electronically coupled with the infrared laser projector, and a monochrome CMOS processor is electronically coupled with the monochrome CMOS sensor. The infrared laser controller, monochrome CMOS processor, and RGB camera are electronically coupled with a processor. The RFID reader receives data from an RFID tag when an RFID-tagged object passes within the preselected distance from the RFID reader through the portal. The 3-dimensional object recognition assembly identifies where the RFID-tagged object is located within the defined space. | 03-14-2013 |