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20100067091 | METAMATERIALS - One exemplary metamaterial is formed from a plurality of individual unit cells, at least a portion of which have a different permeability than others. The plurality of individual unit cells are arranged to provide a metamaterial having a gradient index along at least one axis. Such metamaterials can be used to form lenses, for example. | 03-18-2010 |
20110317275 | METAMATERIALS - One exemplary metamaterial is formed from a plurality of individual unit cells, at least a portion of which have a different permeability than others. The plurality of individual unit cells are arranged to provide a metamaterial having a gradient index along at least one axis. Such metamaterials can be used to form lenses, for example. | 12-29-2011 |
20120018653 | Metamaterial surfaces - An apparatus to modify an incident free space electromagnetic wave includes a block of an artificially structured material having an adjustable spatial distribution of electromagnetic parameters (e.g., ∈, μ, η, σ, and n). A controller applies control signals to dynamically adjust the spatial distribution of electromagnetic parameters in the material to introduce a time-varying path delay d(t) in the modified electromagnetic wave relative to the incident electromagnetic wave.) | 01-26-2012 |
20120019431 | Metamaterial surfaces - An apparatus to modify an incident free space electromagnetic wave includes a block of an artificially structured material having an adjustable spatial distribution of electromagnetic parameters (e.g., ∈, μ, η, σ, and n). A controller applies control signals to dynamically adjust the spatial distribution of electromagnetic parameters in the material to introduce a time-varying path delay d(t) in the modified electromagnetic wave relative to the incident electromagnetic wave. | 01-26-2012 |
20120019432 | Metamaterial surfaces - An apparatus to modify an incident free space electromagnetic wave includes a block of an artificially structured material having an adjustable spatial distribution of electromagnetic parameters (e.g., ∈, μ, η, σ, and n). A controller applies control signals to dynamically adjust the spatial distribution of electromagnetic parameters in the material to introduce a time-varying path delay d (t) in the modified electromagnetic wave relative to the incident electromagnetic wave. | 01-26-2012 |
20120019892 | Metamaterial surfaces - An apparatus to modify an incident free space electromagnetic wave includes a block of an artificially structured material having an adjustable spatial distribution of electromagnetic parameters (e.g., ε, μ, η, σ, and n). A controller applies control signals to dynamically adjust the spatial distribution of electromagnetic parameters in the material to introduce a time-varying path delay d(t) in the modified electromagnetic wave relative to the incident electromagnetic wave. | 01-26-2012 |
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20080260715 | Precursor N-acetylgalactosamine-4 sulfatase, methods of treatment using said enzyme and methods for producing and purifying said enzyme - The present invention provides a highly purified recombinant human precursor N-acetylgalactosamine-4-sulfatase and biologically active mutants, fragments and analogs thereof as well as pharmaceutical formulations comprising highly purified recombinant human precursor N-acetylgalactosamine-4-sulfatase. The invention also provides methods for treating diseases caused all or in part by deficiencies in human N-acetylgalactosamine-4-sulfatase including MPS VI and methods for producing and purifying the recombinant precursor enzyme to a highly purified form. | 10-23-2008 |
20090191178 | Manufacture of Highly Phosphorylated Lysosomal Enzymes and Uses Thereof - This invention provides compositions of highly phosphorylated lysosomal enzymes, their pharmaceutical compositions, methods of producing and purifying such lysosomal enzymes and compositions and their use in the diagnosis, prophylaxis, or treatment of diseases and conditions, including particularly lysosomal storage diseases. | 07-30-2009 |
20090269346 | Compositions Comprising Receptor-Associated Protein (RAP) Variants Specific for LRP2 and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates generally to receptor-selective variants of the low-density lipoprotein receptor-associated protein (RAP) and compositions thereof, methods of generating such variants and methods of using such receptor-selective RAP variant compositions for therapeutic purposes. The invention also relates to antibodies that bind to one or a small subset of CR-containing proteins. | 10-29-2009 |
20090281024 | Compositions Comprising Receptor-Associated Protein (RAP) Variants Specific for CR-Containing Proteins and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates generally to receptor-selective variants of the low-density lipoprotein receptor-associated protein (RAP) and compositions thereof, methods of generating such variants and methods of using such receptor-selective RAP variant compositions for therapeutic purposes. | 11-12-2009 |
20100028370 | MEGALIN-BASED DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC COMPOUNDS TO THE BRAIN AND OTHER TISSUES - The present invention is directed to a methods and compositions for receptor mediated drug delivery, particularly across the blood-brain barrier. | 02-04-2010 |
20100210517 | CYCLIC RECEPTOR-ASSOCIATED PROTEIN (RAP) PEPTIDES - The present invention relates generally to receptor-selective variants of the low-density lipoprotein receptor-associated protein (RAP) and compositions thereof, methods of generating such variants and methods of using such receptor-selective RAP variant compositions for therapeutic purposes. | 08-19-2010 |
20100303797 | Use of p97 As An Enzyme Delivery System For The Delivery of Therapeutic Lysosomal Enzymes - The present invention provides for compositions and methods for treating, ameliorating or preventing a lysosomal storage disease by administering to a patient suffering from a lysosomal storage disease a P97 conjugated with an enzyme which is capable of transportation into the lysosomes of cells on either sides of the blood brain barrier. | 12-02-2010 |
20110142763 | Megalin-Based Delivery of Therapeutic Compounds to the Brain and Other Tissues - The present invention is directed to a methods and compositions for receptor mediated drug delivery, particularly across the blood-brain barrier. | 06-16-2011 |
20120251444 | TREATMENT OF LIVER DISORDERS BY ADMINISTRATION OF RAP CONJUGATES - The present invention relates to the use of receptor-associate protein (RAP) and fragments and variants thereof to improve delivery of therapeutic compounds to the liver and provides methods to treat liver disorders and conditions, such as hepatic carcinoma, by administering RAP or RAP variants conjugated to active agents. | 10-04-2012 |
20140105880 | USE OF P97 AS AN ENZYME DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR THE DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC LYSOSOMAL ENZYMES - The present invention provides for compositions and methods for treating, ameliorating or preventing a lysosomal storage disease by administering to a patient suffering from a lysosomal storage disease a P97 conjugated with an enzyme which is capable of transportation into the lysosomes of cells on either sides of the blood brain harrier. | 04-17-2014 |
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20090086732 | OBTAINING A DESTINATION ADDRESS SO THAT A NETWORK INTERFACE DEVICE CAN WRITE NETWORK DATA WITHOUT HEADERS DIRECTLY INTO HOST MEMORY - A Network Interface device (NI device) coupled to a host computer receives a multi-packet message from a network (for example, the Internet) and DMAs the data portions of the various packets directly into a destination in application memory on the host computer. The address of the destination is determined by supplying a first part of the first packet to an application program such that the application program returns the address of the destination. The address is supplied by the host computer to the NI device so that the NI device can DMA the data portions of the various packets directly into the destination. In some embodiments the NI device is an expansion card added to the host computer, whereas in other embodiments the NI device is a part of the host computer. | 04-02-2009 |
20130326083 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING RECEIVED NETWORK PACKETS ON A NETWORK INTERFACE FOR A COMPUTER - An intelligent network interface card (INIC) or communication processing device (CPD) works with a host computer for data communication. The device provides a fast-path that avoids protocol processing for most messages, greatly accelerating data transfer and offloading time-intensive processing tasks from the host CPU. The host retains a fallback processing capability for messages that do not fit fast-path criteria, with the device providing assistance such as validation even for slow-path messages, and messages being selected for either fast-path or slow-path processing. A context for a connection is defined that allows the device to move data, free of headers, directly to or from a destination or source in the host. The context can be passed back to the host for message processing by the host. The device contains specialized hardware circuits that are much faster at their specific tasks than a general purpose CPU. A preferred embodiment includes a trio of pipelined processors devoted to transmit, receive and utility processing, providing full duplex communication for four Fast Ethernet nodes. | 12-05-2013 |
20140032779 | Intelligent Network Interface System and Method for Protocol Processing - A system for protocol processing in a computer network has an intelligent network interface card (INIC) or communication processing device (CPD) associated with a host computer. The INIC or CPD provides a fast-path that avoids host protocol processing for most large multipacket messages, greatly accelerating data communication. The INIC or CPD also assists the host for those message packets that are chosen for processing by host software layers. A communication control block (CCB) for a message is defined that allows DMA controllers of the INIC to move data, free of headers, directly to or from a destination or source in the host. The CCB can be passed back to the host for message processing by the host. The INIC or CPD contains hardware circuits configured for protocol processing that can perform that specific task faster than the host CPU. One embodiment includes a processor providing transmit, receive and management processing, with full duplex communication for four fast Ethernet nodes. | 01-30-2014 |
20140059155 | Intelligent Network Interface System and Method for Protocol Processing - A system for protocol processing in a computer network has an intelligent network interface card (INIC) or communication processing device (CPD) associated with a host computer. The INIC or CPD provides a fast-path that avoids host protocol processing for most large multipacket messages, greatly accelerating data communication. The INIC or CPD also assists the host for those message packets that are chosen for processing by host software layers. A communication control block (CCB) for a message is defined that allows DMA controllers of the INIC to move data, free of headers, directly to or from a destination or source in the host. The CCB can be passed back to the host for message processing by the host. The INIC or CPD contains hardware circuits configured for protocol processing that can perform that specific task faster than the host CPU. One embodiment includes a processor providing transmit, receive and management processing, with full duplex communication for four fast Ethernet nodes. | 02-27-2014 |
20150055661 | Intelligent Network Interface System and Method for Accelerated Protocol Processing - A system for protocol processing in a computer network has an intelligent network interface card (INIC) or communication processing device (CPD) associated with a host computer. The INIC or CPD provides a fast-path that avoids host protocol processing for most large multipacket messages, greatly accelerating data communication. The INIC or CPD also assists the host for those message packets that are chosen for processing by host software layers. A communication control block (CCB) for a message is defined that allows DMA controllers of the INIC to move data, free of headers, directly to or from a destination or source in the host. The CCB can be passed back to the host for message processing by the host. The INIC or CPD contains hardware circuits configured for protocol processing that can perform that specific task faster than the host CPU. One embodiment includes a processor providing transmit, receive and management processing, with full duplex communication for four fast Ethernet nodes. | 02-26-2015 |
20150249609 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING RECEIVED NETWORK PACKETS ON A NETWORK INTERFACE FOR A COMPUTER - An intelligent network interface card (INIC) or communication processing device (CPD) works with a host computer for data communication. The device provides a fast-path that avoids protocol processing for most messages, greatly accelerating data transfer and offloading time-intensive processing tasks from the host CPU. The host retains a fallback processing capability for messages that do not fit fast-path criteria, with the device providing assistance such as validation even for slow-path messages, and messages being selected for either fast-path or slow-path processing. A context for a connection is defined that allows the device to move data, free of headers, directly to or from a destination or source in the host. The context can be passed back to the host for message processing by the host. The device contains specialized hardware circuits that are much faster at their specific tasks than a general purpose CPU. A preferred embodiment includes a trio of pipelined processors devoted to transmit, receive and utility processing, providing full duplex communication for four Fast Ethernet nodes. | 09-03-2015 |
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20110011930 | PARKING METER WITH EV RECHARGING CAPABILITY - A parking meter includes a credit or debit reader to capture financial information; a printer to print parking slips; and a controller coupled to a power receptacle, the controller receiving financial information from the card reader and upon receiving authorization for a credit or debit transaction, printing a parking slip and applying power to the power receptacle to recharge a vehicle battery. | 01-20-2011 |
20110015814 | CHARGING STATION WITH SOLAR PANELS - A parking meter includes a solar panel; a power regulator coupled to the solar panel; a battery coupled to the power regulator; and a parking meter coupled to the power regulator and the battery and having a power receptacle adapted to recharge a vehicle battery. | 01-20-2011 |
20110048824 | HEATER FOR ELECTRIC CAR - An electric vehicle includes a frame having a cab; a plurality of hub wheel motors mounted to the frame, each hub wheel motor rotating a wheel; and a heater and a fan thermally coupled to the cab, wherein the heater has an independent fuse to prevent a heater problem from shutting down the electric vehicle. | 03-03-2011 |
20110048825 | AIR CONDITIONER FOR ELECTRIC CAR - An electric vehicle includes a frame having a cab; a plurality of hub wheel motors mounted to the frame, each hub wheel motor rotating a wheel; and an air conditioner mounted on the frame and thermally coupled to the cab, wherein the air conditioner includes an inverter driving an electric compressor and the inverter is coupled to an independent battery for air conditioning. | 03-03-2011 |
20110048826 | POWER LINE INTERLOCK FOR ELECTRIC CAR - Systems and method are disclosed for operating an electric vehicle. The electric vehicle has a power plug adapted to be plugged into a power line; a plurality of hub wheel motors, each hub wheel motor rotating a wheel; a controller coupled to the plurality of hub wheel motors; a charger coupled to the power plug; and a battery coupled to the charger. The vehicle includes a power interlock coupled to the power plug, the controller and the charger, where the power interlock disables the controller if the power plug is plugged into line power and other wise enables the controller to operate at least the motors. | 03-03-2011 |
20110140656 | CHARGING STATION WITH PROTECTIVE DOOR - An electric vehicle charging station includes a parking meter; a main display coupled to the parking meter to display information; a fast charge port and a regular charge port coupled to the parking meter to dispense electricity upon authorization; a payment reader coupled to the parking meter to accept a financial card and to enable one or more ports after card authorization; a door coupled to the charge ports, the door allowing access to the ports after authorization and closing access to the ports after charging completes, the door securing the port from unauthorized charging and to secure the ports from tampering; and an outer casing to enclose the parking meter. | 06-16-2011 |
20110168465 | HUB WHEEL MOTOR - A hub motor includes a motor shaft, which is fixed and non-rotational and a rotating wheel hub. The hub includes a plurality of coil windings positioned around the motor shaft; a plurality of magnets positioned around the coil windings; one or more sensors in the wheel hub housing; and a cable to supply power and communicate control signals to a controller. | 07-14-2011 |
20110168466 | HUB WHEEL MOTOR - A hub motor includes a motor shaft, which is fixed and non-rotational and a rotating wheel hub. The hub includes a plurality of coil windings positioned around the motor shaft; a plurality of magnets positioned around the coil windings; one or more sensors in the wheel hub housing; and a cable to supply power and communicate control signals to a controller. | 07-14-2011 |
20110172861 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONVERTING IMPORTED VEHICLES TO MEET REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND TO IMPROVE SAFETY - Systems and method are disclosed for modifying an imported vehicle to meet regulatory requirements by installing a vehicle charger with a charge interlock and a master cut-off and a master fuse on the vehicle; modifying the vehicle to comply with government safety requirement; limiting a vehicle Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVRW) to less than approximately 1,361 kg.; and limiting the maximum speed of the vehicle to between approximately 32 km/hr and approximately 40 km/hr. | 07-14-2011 |
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20080271594 | Electronic Musical Instrument - An electronic musical instrument includes an array of electrical switches (transducers) aligned on the body of the instrument and configured to provide a desired instrument layout, and to provide tactile feedback for playing, while having different playing functions. A suitable material overlying the switch array can provide the physical appearance and configuration for the desired instrument layout. For example, a subset of the array switches can be used for a fretting area, in which the overlay material provides multiple “strings” for fretting, and a different subset of the array switches can be used for a strumming area, in which the overlay material supports a strumming action. If desired, an additional subset of the array switches can be designated for additional effects, such as a sensor area. | 11-06-2008 |
20090015583 | DIGITAL MUSIC INPUT RENDERING FOR GRAPHICAL PRESENTATIONS - A graphical presentation is produced at a display of a host computer such that a scene description is rendered and updated by a received digital music input, wherein the digital music input is matched to trigger events of the scene description and actions of each matched trigger event are executed in accordance with action processes of the scene description, thereby updating the scene description with respect to objects depicted in the scene on which the actions are executed. The updated scene description is then rendered. The system provides a means for connecting a graphics API to a musical instrument digital interface (e.g., MIDI) data stream and producing a presentation. | 01-15-2009 |
20150196455 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THERAPEUTIC TREATMENTS OF VARIOUS CONDITIONS OF A FEMALE PERSON - Systems and methods for interactive treatments of female sexual disorders are presented. A programmable sexual stimulation device is provided, which transmits and receives data relating to the use and function of the device. The sexual stimulation device may be programmed to implement a particular combination of mechanical actions which have been customized by a user or a health care professional involved in the treatment or preference of the user. The device may also collect data on the type of mechanical actions input by the user and transmit the data to a remote location for viewing by the user or the healthcare professional. The device may also communicate with external devices which aid in the treatment programs, such as audio or image display devices which can coordinate the function of the sexual stimulation device with the presentation of audio or visual information to provide additional sources of sexual arousal to the user. | 07-16-2015 |