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20090262460 | HEAD ASSEMBLY HAVING A SENSING ELEMENT - A head or slider having a sensor element to detect changes in head-media spacing is disclosed. In illustrated embodiments the sensor element includes a piezoelectric sensor layer or similar layer that provides acoustic emission or vibration responsive to changes in head-media spacing. In illustrated embodiments, the sensor element is located proximate to the close point of the head and slider. In embodiments described in the specification, output from the sensor element is utilized to energize a heating element or microactuator to control pole tip protrusion or actuation of transducer elements responsive to changes in head-media spacing. | 10-22-2009 |
20090326837 | System and Method for Multi-axis Simulation - A multi-axis fatigue testing device includes a multiple input, multiple output mechanical linkage driven by a plurality of actuators and a controller operating each of the plurality of actuators in real time and in synchronization to produce user-defined multiple fatigue cycle profiles. A startup method enables a sample mounted at an arbitrary multi-axis state to receive a desired simulation profile while maintaining the sample below any of the extremum values of the desired simulation profile. | 12-31-2009 |
20090326889 | High Frequency Multi-axis Simulation System - A multi-axis fatigue testing device includes a multi-axis test fixture having a multiple input, multiple output mechanical linkage driven by a plurality of actuators and a controller operating each of the plurality of actuators in real time and in synchronization to produce user-defined multiple fatigue cycle profiles. At least one of the actuators driving the mechanical linkage acts against an artificial load characterized by a stiffness. The stiffness is selected to increase a resonance frequency of the test fixture to allow fatigue testing at higher frequencies for a wider range of samples. | 12-31-2009 |
20100280787 | FEEDBACK CONTROLLER PARAMETER GENERATION WITH STABILITY MONITORING - Stability of a control system for a materials testing system using specified filter parameters is confirmed by inputting to the control system a test signal having a predetermined waveform, automatically monitoring the output of the materials testing system, and automatically comparing the output to a threshold. If the output exceeds the threshold, a first action is taken. If the output does not exceed the threshold, input of a command signal to the control system is permitted. | 11-04-2010 |
20130063834 | Head Assembly with Head-Media Spacing Control - A head assembly including one or more transducer elements for controlling head-media spacing is disclosed. The assembly includes detection circuitry configured to receive an input detection signal responsive to the spacing between the head and the data storage media and provide an output measure indicative of the head-media spacing. The output signal is utilized by control circuitry to provide a control input to one of a plurality of transducer elements on the head to protrude a localized portion of the head to adjust head-media spacing. | 03-14-2013 |
20140324390 | Apparatus and Method for Applying a Load to a Material - A method of controlling a system using a hybrid feedback signal includes providing an input signal with a predetermined waveform to the system and measuring an output of the system with a sensor. An output signal of the sensor is used in a first frequency band as a first portion of a feedback signal. A simulated signal is created in a second frequency band that has one or more of substantially reduced (i) resonances, (ii) phase delay and (iii) noise when compared to the output signal of the sensor in the second frequency band. The simulated signal is used in the second frequency band as a second portion of the feedback signal. | 10-30-2014 |
20140345358 | ACCELERATION COMPENSATION OF LOAD SENSORS - In a mechanical test system, a method of compensating for acceleration induced load error in a load sensor in a mechanical communication with a component comprises measuring an acceleration of the component to obtain an acceleration measurement. A load sensor measures a force applied by the mechanical test system to a test sample in substantially a same direction of the acceleration to obtain a force measurement. The force measurement is modified with a transfer function that includes at least one of a gain correction and a phase correction to compensate for an error value in the force measurement attributed to movement of at least the load sensor when the force is applied to the test sample. | 11-27-2014 |
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20120290995 | CHANGING THE LOCATION OF A BUFFER BAY IN A NETLIST - In an embodiment, a buffer bay is represented with a moveable object that has a location within a unit in a netlist. The location of the moveable object that represents the buffer bay is changed to a new location in the netlist if changing the location improves placement within the unit. In an embodiment, a net weight of a net that connects the moveable object to an artificial pin is considered in determining whether to change the location to the new location. In an embodiment a bounding area that encompasses the location is considered in determining whether to change the location to the new location. | 11-15-2012 |
20130042214 | IIMPLEMENTING Z DIRECTIONAL MACRO PORT ASSIGNMENT - A method, system and computer program product are provided for implementing an enhanced Z-directional macro port assignment or three-dimensional port creation for random logic macros of heterogeneous hierarchical integrated circuit chips. An initial port placement is provided on a layer for a macro. The initial port placement is expanded to provide a three-dimensional port shape including a plurality of metal layers along a z-axis. Wire routing of each of the macro level and a chip top level is defined within the expanded three-dimensional port shape. Each unnecessary metal layer of the expanded three-dimensional port shape is removed, providing a final three-dimensional port shape. | 02-14-2013 |
20130174114 | CHANGING THE LOCATION OF A BUFFER BAY IN A NETLIST - In an embodiment, a buffer bay is represented with a moveable object that has a location within a unit in a netlist. The location of the moveable object that represents the buffer bay is changed to a new location in the netlist if changing the location improves placement within the unit. In an embodiment, a net weight of a net that connects the moveable object to an artificial pin is considered in determining whether to change the location to the new location. In an embodiment a bounding area that encompasses the location is considered in determining whether to change the location to the new location. | 07-04-2013 |
20130198702 | IMPLEMENTING Z DIRECTIONAL MACRO PORT ASSIGNMENT - A method, system and computer program product are provided for implementing an enhanced Z-directional macro port assignment or three-dimensional port creation for random logic macros of heterogeneous hierarchical integrated circuit chips. An initial port placement is provided on a layer for a macro. The initial port placement is expanded to provide a three-dimensional port shape including a plurality of metal layers along a z-axis. Wire routing of each of the macro level and a chip top level is defined within the expanded three-dimensional port shape. Each unnecessary metal layer of the expanded three-dimensional port shape is removed, providing a final three-dimensional port shape. | 08-01-2013 |
20150100937 | IMPLEMENTING ENHANCED NET ROUTING CONGESTION RESOLUTION OF NON-RECTANGULAR OR RECTANGULAR HIERARCHICAL MACROS - A method, system and computer program product are provided for implementing enhanced net routing for congestion resolution of non-rectangular or rectangular hierarchical macro designs of an integrated circuit chip. Congested macro nets near a macro boundary are identified. Wiring channels are reserved outside the macro boundary, allowing congested macro nets to be routed outside the physical boundary of the macro while still being logically contained within the macro. | 04-09-2015 |
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20100269411 | GASIFICATION OF CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS USING PULSED OXYGEN - A process for the gasification of carbonaceous materials for the product of syngas. Pulsed oxygen is used to maintain the temperature of the gasification zones and to avoid hot spots in the gasification reactor. | 10-28-2010 |
20100270506 | TWO STAGE PROCESS FOR CONVERTING BIOMASS TO SYNGAS - A two stage conversion process for converting biomass to a syngas, wherein the first stage is a gasification stage and the second stage is a combustion stage. | 10-28-2010 |
20110173888 | PRETREATMENT OF BIOMASS FEED FOR GASIFICATION - A pretreatment process of a biomass feedstock for gasification for the production of syngas. The biomass feed, which is preferably a cellulosic feed, is subjected to a two stage torrefaction that comminutes the biomass and increases its energy density. | 07-21-2011 |
20110203455 | MULTI-STAGE PROCESS FOR REMOVING CO2 RELATIVE TO HYDROGEN FROM SYNGAS STREAMS - A multi-stage membrane process for the removal of carbon dioxide from syngas streams containing at least about 5 volume percent carbon dioxide. The syngas is preferably obtained by the gasification of a biomass feedstock. | 08-25-2011 |
20120193581 | TWO STAGE PROCESS FOR CONVERTING BIOMASS TO SYNGAS - A two stage conversion process for converting biomass to a syngas, wherein the first stage is a gasification stage and the second stage is a combustion stage. | 08-02-2012 |
20120196238 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE PEAK TEMPERATURE OF A FLUID GASIFICATION ZONE - A method for controlling the peak temperature of a fluid gasification zone used for the gasification of carbonaceous materials to a syngas. Pulsed oxygen is used to control the peak temperature of the gasification zone and to avoid hot spots in the gasifier. | 08-02-2012 |
20120266531 | PRETREATMENT OF BIOMASS FEED FOR GASIFICATION - A process for pretreating a biomass feedstock for gasification for the production of syngas. The biomass feed, which is preferably a lignocellulosic material, is subjected to torrefaction that increases its energy density, friability, and results in higher efficiency gasification of the torrefied biomass, | 10-25-2012 |
20120277330 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING TRANSPORTATION FUELS FROM SYNGAS - A process for producing transportation fuels, such as gasoline and diesel fuel, from syngas with a low H | 11-01-2012 |
20140283439 | Pretreatment of Biomass Feed for Gasification - A process for optimizing a biomass feedstock for gasification for the production of syngas. The biomass feed, which is preferably a lignocellulosic material, is subjected to controlled torrefaction so that the biomass only undergoes a weight loss of about 10% to 15% on a dry ash free basis. This increases the energy density and friability of the so treated biomass and results in higher efficiency on subsequent gasification. | 09-25-2014 |
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20130072949 | SUTURE LOCKING DEVICE AND METHODS - A suture locking device includes a suture locking assembly, a suture cutting member, and an actuator assembly. The actuator assembly includes a first actuator operable longitudinally to lock the suture with the suture locking assembly, and a second actuator operable laterally to concurrently cut the suture with the suture cutting member and disconnect the suture locking assembly from the suture locking device. | 03-21-2013 |
20130079802 | SUTURE LOCKING DEVICE AND METHODS - A suture locking device includes a carrier member, a locking assembly, a suture path, and an actuator assembly. The locking assembly includes a first locking member having an outer surface portion, and a second locking member having an inner surface portion. The suture path is receptive of a suture and defined at least partially through the first locking member, between the outer and inner surface portions, and at least partially through the carrier member. The actuator assembly is operable to move the first and second locking members together to lock the suture relative to the lock assembly. | 03-28-2013 |
20130123844 | LARGE BORE CLOSURE DEVICE WITH INNER AND OUTER SEALS - A vascular closure system includes a suture carrying portion, a plurality of needles, and an internal sealing member. The suture carrying portion is insertable through a vessel puncture of a vessel and carries first and second suture ends of at least a first suture member. The plurality of needles are extendable through a wall of the vessel adjacent to the vessel puncture and are configured to connect to the first and second suture ends. Withdrawal of the plurality of needles draws the first and second suture ends through the vessel wall. The internal sealing member is configured to advance along the first suture member through the vessel puncture and into the vessel. Applying a withdrawal force to the first and second suture ends draws the internal sealing member against an internal surface of the vessel wall to at least partially seal closed the vessel puncture. | 05-16-2013 |
20130144316 | LARGE BORE CLOSURE DEVICE AND METHODS - A vascular closure system includes a body portion, an anchor, a suture carrying portion, and a plurality of needles. The body portion has a distal end surface. The anchor is positionable through a vessel puncture in a vessel wall of a vessel. The anchor defines a vessel contact surface, wherein withdrawal of the anchor captures a portion of the vessel wall between the vessel contact surface and the distal end surface. The suture carrying portion is positionable through the vessel puncture and carries at least one suture member. The plurality of needles extend through the portion of the vessel wall adjacent to the vessel puncture and are configured to connect to the at least one suture member. Withdrawal of the plurality of needles through the portion of the vessel wall positions the at least one suture member through the portion of the vessel wall. | 06-06-2013 |
20130253576 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEQUENTIAL MIXING OF ACTIVATOR IN BIOADHESIVE DELIVERY DEVICE - A sealant delivery device includes a delivery tube, a bioadhesive container, and an adapter. The delivery tube includes proximal and distal ends. The bioadhesive container holds a sealant activator and a sealant precursor separated from each other. The adapter is interposed between the delivery tube and the bioadhesive container. The adapter includes a first channel member that couples a first lumen of the delivery tube to the sealant activator, and a second channel member that couples the first lumen to the sealant precursor. The adapter provides separation of the sealant activator and the sealant precursor until a position distal of the bioadhesive container. | 09-26-2013 |
20130269299 | SEALANT MIXING CONTAINERS FOR EXTRA VASCULAR BIOADHESIVE DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A closure device operable to seal a vessel puncture and including a delivery member and a sealant material applicator. The delivery member is insertable through a tissue tract to the vessel puncture. The sealant material applicator is configured to supply a volume of sealant material to the delivery member and includes a housing, a plunger assembly, and at least one container. The housing includes at least first and second chambers, wherein the first chamber carries a first sealant component and the second chamber carries a second sealant component. The container is insertable into the first or second chamber and carries a third sealant component of the sealant material. The sealant material applicator creates flow communication between the container and at least one of the first and second chambers to mix the third sealant component with the first and second sealant components. | 10-17-2013 |
20140039547 | TISSUE PUNCTURE CLOSURE DEVICE WITH LIMITED FORCE AUTO COMPACTION - A closure device ( | 02-06-2014 |
20140052172 | FLEXIBLE TAMPING MEMBER - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for sealing a puncture or incision formed percutaneously in tissue separating two internal portions of the body of a living being with an anchor, a sealing plug and a filament connecting the anchor and sealing plug. The methods and apparatus provide for a compaction device or a tamping device that improves control of the amount of force exerted upon the sealing plug. Further, the compaction tube or tamping device can deform upon application of excessive compaction force, thereby reducing the possibility of damage to the sealing plug, anchor, or artery. | 02-20-2014 |
20140058439 | SEALING MECHANISM FOR CLOSURE DEVICES - A deployment device for bringing a sealing plug into position within a puncture tract or incision, and bringing an anchor into position adjacent a tissue puncture, is provided. The deployment device is designed to facilitate easier positioning of the sealing plug, wherein a separate tamping tool is not required. The sealing plug is held in place on the shaft of the anchor by a structure, for example, a knob or boss. The anchor, anchor shaft, and sealing plug may be made of various biocompatible resorbable materials such that the anchor may resorb very quickly, leaving the tissue or artery lumen clear, and the sealing plug may resorb more slowly, to assist in maintaining hemostasis. The deployment device may include a bypass device which maintains the anchor in either an extended or bent configuration. Further, the anchor may include at least one rib, to provide support to the anchor. | 02-27-2014 |
20140058441 | BIOADHESIVE MIXING AND DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHODS - A tissue puncture closure device includes a delivery member, a handle assembly, and a sealant cartridge. The delivery member includes a sealant lumen and is insertable into a tissue puncture. The handle assembly is mounted to a proximal end of the delivery member and includes a cartridge chamber and a plunger member. The sealant cartridge is insertable into the cartridge chamber. The sealant cartridge has at least first and second sealant chambers carrying at least first and second sealant components, respectively. Operation of the handle assembly ejects the first and second sealant components into the sealant lumen for delivery to the tissue puncture. | 02-27-2014 |
20140058442 | SEALANT STORAGE, PREPARATION, AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - A bioadhesive sealant storage and preparation system may comprise a plurality of containers and an adapter. The plurality of containers may comprise a first container having a first bioadhesive sealant component therein, and a second container having a second bioadhesive sealant component therein. The adapter may comprise a manifold comprising a plurality of channels formed therein, an inlet region sized and configured to receive the plurality of containers and facilitate fluid communication between each container of the plurality of containers and a respective channel of the plurality of channels, and an outlet region sized and configured to receive a syringe and provide fluid communication between the syringe and the plurality of channels. | 02-27-2014 |
20140135830 | DUAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND RELATED METHODS FOR BIOADHESIVES - A manifold for the delivery of bioadhesive sealant may comprise an inlet, a first outlet, a second outlet, and at least one valve positioned and configured to facilitate selective fluid communication between the inlet and the first outlet and the inlet and the second outlet. A syringe for delivering a bioadhesive sealant may comprise at least one barrel, at least one plunger, and at least one feature positioned and configured to prevent movement of the at least one plunger relative to the at least one barrel after a first predetermined quantity of bioadhesive sealant has been delivered. A bioadhesive sealant delivery system may comprise a manifold, a syringe, and a catheter, wherein a first lumen of the catheter is coupled to a first outlet of the manifold and a second lumen of the catheter coupled to a second outlet of the manifold. | 05-15-2014 |
20140135831 | BIOADHESIVE MIXING AND PREPARATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING TWO SYRINGES - A bioadhesive mixing assembly includes first and second syringes and an adapter. The first syringe includes first and second chambers holding a first sealant component and an activator, respectively. The second syringe includes third and fourth chambers holding a second sealant component and one of an activator or a third sealant component, respectively. The adapter is mounted to the first syringe and includes first and second channels in flow communication with the first and second chambers, a first seal member providing sealed access to the first and second channels, first and second needles connected in flow communication with the third and fourth chambers, and a second seal member enclosing the first and second needles. Connecting the adapter to the second syringe punctures the first and second seal members with the first and second syringes to create flow communication between the first and third chambers and the second and fourth chambers. | 05-15-2014 |
20140257359 | TEMPORARY SEALING DEVICE WITH BLOOD FLASHBACK FOR VESSEL LOCATION - A vessel location device includes a catheter, an expandable member, and an inflation member. The catheter includes a distal end portion, a proximal end portion and a blood flashback lumen, wherein the blood flashback lumen has a distal opening positioned at the distal end portion and a proximal opening at the proximal end portion. The expandable member is positioned at the distal end portion at a location distal of the distal opening of the blood flashback lumen. The inflation member is configured to deliver a flow of inflation fluid to the expandable member to selectively expand the expandable member within a vessel to temporarily seal a vessel puncture. | 09-11-2014 |