Netzel
Brian C. Netzel, Rochester, MN US
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20110001042 | ASSESSING TREATMENT COMPLIANCE - This document provides methods and materials related to determining whether or not a mammal is receiving a steroid treatment. For example, methods and materials involved in assessing a biological sample (e.g., a urine sample) from a mammal for the presence or absence of a steroid or a steroid metabolite to determine whether or not the mammal is complying with a steroid treatment (e.g., a corticosteroid treatment for an allergic disease or asthma) are provided. | 01-06-2011 |
20110212534 | METHODS FOR DETERMINING LEVELS OF 1,25 DIHYDROXY VITAMIN D2 AND D3 - Methods for determining the amount of DHVD2 and/or DHVD3 in a sample are provided. The methods can employ LC-MS/MS techniques coupled with sample affinity purification and derivatization steps. Methods for diagnosing vitamin D deficiencies are also provided. | 09-01-2011 |
20110301063 | MULTIPLEXING DERIVATIZED ANAYLTES USING MASS SPECTROSCOPY - This document relates to methods and materials involved in simultaneously determining (i.e., multiplexing) the levels of an analyte in biological samples from multiple subjects using high pressure liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). For example, methods and materials for derivatizing vitamin D metabolites in samples obtained from multiple subjects (e.g., humans), and combining samples for simultaneous analysis in a single assay are provided. | 12-08-2011 |
James Netzel, Romeoville, IL US
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20090173950 | CONTROLLING DIAMOND FILM SURFACES AND LAYERING - A method comprising: providing at least one first diamond film comprising polycrystalline diamond, e.g., nanocrystalline or ultrananocrystalline diamond, disposed on a substrate, wherein the first diamond film comprises a surface comprising diamond asperities and having a first diamond film thickness, removing asperities from the first diamond film to form a second diamond film having a second diamond film thickness, wherein the second thickness is either substantially the same as the first thickness, or the second thickness is about 100 nm or less thinner than the first diamond film thickness, optionally patterning the second diamond film to expose substrate regions and, optionally, depositing semiconductor material on the exposed substrate regions, and depositing a solid layer on the second diamond film to form a first layered structure. Applications include for example dielectric isolation in the semiconductor industry, as well as surface acoustic wave devices, scanning probe microscope, and atomic force microscope devices. | 07-09-2009 |
20110186942 | CONTROLLING DIAMOND FILM SURFACES AND LAYERING - A method comprising: providing at least one first diamond film comprising polycrystalline diamond, e.g., nanocrystalline or ultrananocrystalline diamond, disposed on a substrate, wherein the first diamond film comprises a surface comprising diamond asperities and having a first diamond film thickness, removing asperities from the first diamond film to form a second diamond film having a second diamond film thickness, wherein the second thickness is either substantially the same as the first thickness, or the second thickness is about 100 nm or less thinner than the first diamond film thickness, optionally patterning the second diamond film to expose substrate regions and, optionally, depositing semiconductor material on the exposed substrate regions, and depositing a solid layer on the second diamond film to form a first layered structure. Applications include for example dielectric isolation in the semiconductor industry, as well as surface acoustic wave devices, scanning probe microscope, and atomic force microscope devices. | 08-04-2011 |
James Netzel, Yorkuille, IL US
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20090214826 | Controlling diamond film surfaces - A method of preparing a low friction diamond surface comprises removing asperities from a surface of a polycrystalline diamond film disposed on a substrate, e.g., by removing not more than about 500 nm (e.g., not more than about 100 nm, 50 nm, 25 nm, or 10 nm) of diamond, on average, from the surface of the film. The removal step can be controlled to preserve depressions in the surface, which can provide useful properties, such as reservoirs for lubrication, which contribute to the low friction properties of diamond films prepared by the methods of the present invention. The diamond films of the invention preferably have an average grain size of about 2000 nm or less (e.g., less than or equal to about 1000 nm, 100 nm, 50 nm, 20 nm or 10 nm), and preferably include fewer than about 2000 asperities per square millimeter of diamond surface, or about 4/mm on a linear basis, as determined using a 2 μm diameter profilometer stylus tip. | 08-27-2009 |
Jutta Netzel, Dieburg DE
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20090075643 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OBJECT SIMULATION IN AN INTERMITTENTLY CONNECTED MOBILE APPLICATION - The generation and comparison of a first time stamp and a second time stamp allows for the active operation of a mobile device that is intermittently connected to a middleware system. A document is created with a first stamp, where this document relates to a particular activity associated with one or more objects. Affected object fields are also created to include a second time stamp. The first time stamp is updated to reflect a data request object and the second time stamp reflects when the affected object is adjusted on the back-end system. Until the second time stamp is later in time than the first time stamp, indicating successful processing of the data request object, the mobile device simulates the successful processing of the data request object to reflect the adjustment in a data object | 03-19-2009 |
Jutta Netzel, St. Leon-Rot DE
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20120042241 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OBJECT SIMULATION IN AN INTERMITTENTLY CONNECTED MOBILE APPLICATION - The generation and comparison of a first time stamp and a second time stamp allows for the active operation of a mobile device that is intermittently connected to a middleware system. A document is created with a first time stamp, where this document relates to a particular activity associated with one or more objects. Affected object fields are also created to include a second time stamp. The first time stamp is updated to reflect a data request object and the second time stamp reflects when the affected object is adjusted on the back-end system. Until the second time stamp is later in time than the first time stamp, indicating successful processing of the data request object, the mobile device simulates the successful processing of the data request object to reflect the adjustment in a data object value. | 02-16-2012 |
Kenneth E. Netzel, Loveland, CO US
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20110219761 | Integral accumulator/reservoir system - An integral accumulator/reservoir system including a low pressure vessel having a low-pressure vessel wall defining a low-pressure vessel cavity; a high-pressure accumulator having a high-pressure accumulator wall defining a high-pressure accumulator cavity, the high-pressure accumulator being disposed in the low-pressure vessel cavity, the high-pressure accumulator wall including an aluminum layer; a flexible bladder, the flexible bladder being disposed in the high-pressure accumulator cavity; and a sensor module operably connected to the aluminum layer. | 09-15-2011 |
20120017578 | Power transfer system - Embodiments relate to systems and methods for transferring power from a vehicle drive train to a hydraulic pump. One aspect of the present invention provides system including a torque converter; a torque converter hub connected to at least the torque converter; and a synchronous drive system coupled to at least the torque converter. | 01-26-2012 |
20150025522 | LIMITED-USE SURGICAL DEVICES - A system includes an energy source and a surgical device. The energy source has a receptacle configured to delivery energy to the surgical device through a receptacle. The surgical device is configured to deliver the energy to tissue. The surgical device includes a plug selectively engagable to the receptacle to couple the surgical device to the energy source. The plug includes a prong configured to mechanically transition from a condition permitting engagement of the plug and the receptacle to another condition inhibiting engagement of the plug with the receptacle upon reaching a predetermined usage threshold. | 01-22-2015 |
20150066026 | SWITCH ASSEMBLIES FOR MULTI-FUNCTION, ENERGY-BASED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A surgical instrument includes an end effector assembly having jaw members movable to grasp tissue therebetween. One or both jaw members is adapted to connect to a source of energy for treating tissue grasped and one or both of the jaw members is adapted to connect to a source of energy for electrically cutting tissue. A first switch assembly is selectively activatable for supplying energy to treat tissue. A second switch is selectively activatable for supplying energy to electrically cut tissue. The tactile feel and range of motion during actuation of the second switch assembly mimics the tactile feel and range of motion of activation of a mechanical actuator that advances a cutting blade between the jaw members to mechanically cut tissue. | 03-05-2015 |
20150088126 | WIRE RETENTION UNIT FOR A SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - An electrosurgical instrument includes a housing including an elongated shaft. A stationary actuation member is axially disposed within the elongated shaft and includes a cam pin. An actuating mechanism is operably coupled to the elongated shaft and is moveable relative to the housing to selectively cause movement of the elongated shaft. An end effector includes a pair of opposing first and second jaw members operably coupled about a common pivot. One or both of the jaw members includes a camming slot configured to engage the cam pin. Each jaw member includes an electrically conductive tissue sealing surface adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy. A knife blade is supported in the elongated shaft and moveable in a longitudinal direction to cut tissue disposed between the jaw members. A wire retention unit is supported within the housing and includes a plurality of wire clasps and a plurality of guide ribs configured to define at least one wire path. | 03-26-2015 |
Timo Netzel, Volkertshausen DE
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20100044175 | COMPOSITE PROFILE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPORT BODY MADE OF A LIGHT METAL MATERIAL AND A PROFILED STRIP AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAID PROFILE - A composite profile comprising a carrier profile made of a light metal material and a profiled strip which is made of a harder material and covers the top surface of the carrier profile. An insertable bar is added to the profiled strip on each longitudinal side in a position parallel to the direction thereof and is inserted into a lateral slot embodied therein. The insertable bar is firmly connected to the profiled strip thereof by a weld seam. | 02-25-2010 |
Zita S. Netzel, Los Altos, CA US
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20120253263 | Two-Part Electrotransport Device - A switch operated therapeutic agent delivery device is described. The device comprises two parts, which are assembled by a user prior to use. A first part contains a power supply and circuitry for the device; and a second part comprises electrodes and reservoirs containing the therapeutic agent to be delivered. The action of combining the two parts of the device causes the two parts to be irreversibly coupled together, completes an electrical connection between the two parts, and closes one or more switches, thereby connecting a power source, such as a battery, into the device's circuitry, thereby powering the device on so that it is ready for use. The device can then be attached to a patient, who can operate the device by pressing a button in a proper sequence. | 10-04-2012 |
20140115882 | TWO-PART ELECTROTRANSPORT DEVICE - A switch operated therapeutic agent delivery device is described. The device comprises two parts, which are assembled by a user prior to use. A first part contains a power supply and circuitry for the device; and a second part comprises electrodes and reservoirs containing the therapeutic agent to be delivered. The action of combining the two parts of the device causes the two parts to be irreversibly coupled together, completes an electrical connection between the two parts, and closes one or more switches, thereby connecting a power source, such as a battery, into the device's circuitry, thereby powering the device on so that it is ready for use. The device can then be attached to a patient, who can operate the device by pressing a button in a proper sequence. | 05-01-2014 |