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20110027290 | ANTI-IL-17 ANTIBODIES - Anti-IL-17 antibodies are identified that are characterized as having a high affinity and slow off rate for human IL-17. The antibodies of the invention may be chimeric, humanized or fully human antibodies, immunoconjugates of the antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof. The antibodies of the invention are useful in particular for treating autoimmune, inflammatory, cell proliferative and developmental disorders. | 02-03-2011 |
20110305711 | CGRP ANTIBODIES - The present invention provides human engineered calcitonin gene related peptide (CGRP) antibodies or antigen-binding fragment thereof. In addition, the present invention provides the use of the human engineered calcitonin gene related peptide (CGRP) antibodies or antigen-binding fragment thereof for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain. | 12-15-2011 |
20130071405 | ANTIBODIES TO PCSK9 AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to antibodies to proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9), or antigen-binding fragments thereof, compositions comprising such PCSK9 antibodies or antigen-binding fragments, and methods of using the same for the treatment of hyperlipidemia or hypercholesterolemia. | 03-21-2013 |
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20140255406 | ANTI-TNF-ANTI-IL-17 BISPECIFIC ANTIBODIES - Bispecific antibodies are provided that specifically bind both Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNFα) and Interleukin-17 (IL-17). The bispecific antibodies of the invention are useful for treating various autoimmune diseases, including Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA), and Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS). | 09-11-2014 |
20150175708 | Multifunctional Antibodies Binding to EGFR and MET - Provided are multifunctional antibodies, and/or antigen-binding fragments, that bind to, and inhibit the activity of, both human epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and MET, and that are effective in treating cancers and other diseases, disorders, or conditions where pathogenesis is mediated by EGFR and MET. | 06-25-2015 |
20150259415 | CGRP ANTIBODIES - The present invention provides human engineered calcitonin gene related peptide (CGRP) antibodies or antigen-binding fragment thereof. In addition, the present invention provides the use of the human engineered calcitonin gene related peptide (CGRP) antibodies or antigen-binding fragment thereof for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain. | 09-17-2015 |
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20120106347 | LOAD BALANCING IN SHORTEST-PATH-BRIDGING NETWORK - A flow classification process is used at the edge of the shortest path bridging network to determine a flow label for attachment to a client frame entering the network. Any of several flow labels can be assigned to a client frame traversing the network to a particular egress node, and the flow labels are used by forwarding nodes to select among multiple equal-cost paths. In several embodiments, the flow label is calculated as a function of the client frame contents, which provide an entropy source for randomizing the selection of the flow label. This entropy source comprises the Internet Protocol (IP) header in the client frame, in some embodiments, but may comprise other client frame content in other cases. | 05-03-2012 |
20120120803 | NODE AND METHOD FOR COMPUTING FORWARDING TREES TO DISTRIBUTE TRAFFIC IN A NETWORK - A node and a method are described herein for computing forwarding trees to distribute traffic in a network. In addition, a network is described herein that has a plurality of nodes interconnected to one another by a plurality of network links, and each node is configured to perform multiple rounds of forwarding tree computations to distribute traffic load on one or more of the network links to the other nodes. | 05-17-2012 |
20120163189 | Internetworking Framework for Multi-Protocol Label Switching-Transport Profile and Operation Administration and Maintenance Protocols - Systems, methods, and apparatuses for BFD to Y.1731 internetworking are described. In one embodiment, a method of processing defect conditions in a maintenance endpoint (MEP) of a first domain, the MEP a component of a bidirectional forwarding detection (BFD) to Y.1731 interworking interface (IWF) in a multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) network is described. | 06-28-2012 |
20120176904 | APPLYING A TABLE-LOOKUP APPROACH TO LOAD SPREADING IN FORWARDING DATA IN A NETWORK - A method to provide load distribution that selects one of a set equal cost paths for each flow that minimizes imbalance in the distribution of flows across the set of equal cost paths, the method including calculating the set of equal cost paths to each destination node, generating a set of next hop discriminators for the set of equal cost paths, each next hop discriminator in the set of next hop discriminators to uniquely identify one of the equal cost next hops, populating the load distribution table by storing, according to a distribution mechanism, in each load distribution table entry one of the next hop discriminators from the set of next hop discriminators, receiving a first PDU from a first flow and performing a lookup of one of the next hop discriminators in the load distribution table by using values at the bit locations of the first PDU directly as an index into a CAM. | 07-12-2012 |
20120179800 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VARIABLE-SIZE TABLE CONSTRUCTION APPLIED TO A TABLE-LOOKUP APPROACH FOR LOAD-SPREADING IN FORWARDING DATA IN A NETWORK - A network element disposed in a network, where the network element implements a process to manage load distribution across a plurality of network interfaces of the network. The network element redirects traffic flow directed toward the plurality of network interfaces in response to changes in configuration of the plurality of network interfaces, where each traffic flow is a set of protocol data units (PDUs), having an ordered delivery requirement, and where the PDUs are transmitted across the network between a source node and a destination node. The redirection process minimizes data traffic flow disruption when the load distribution is determined using a set of load distribution tables instead of a hashing algorithm. | 07-12-2012 |
20120243406 | Use of Sub Path Maintenance Elements (SPMES) for Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Shared Mesh Protection - Embodiments of the invention include a computer-implemented method of shared backup path computation in an multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) network, the shared backup path to be used upon a failure of at least one working path of the MPLS network. | 09-27-2012 |
20130107712 | ADDRESSING THE LARGE FLOW PROBLEM FOR EQUAL COST MULTI-PATH IN THE DATACENTER | 05-02-2013 |
20130195111 | Shortest Path Bridging in a Multi-Area Network - A method that improves multi-area routed Ethernet network design, in which multipath implementation in each of the areas is independent of each other area to allow optimal network design in each area. The network implements a shortest path bridging medium access control (SPBM) protocol. The areas include a Level 2 (L2) routing area coupled to a Level 1 (L1) routing area via multiple area border bridges (ABBs). The L1 routing area including a backbone edge bridge (BEB) coupled to the ABBs via multiple L1 multipath instances identified by respective backbone VLAN identifiers (B-VIDs). The ABBs receive an advertisement from the BEB that indicates a set of BEB identifiers, each of which identifies the BEB and is associated with a respective B-VID. Each of the BEB identifiers is unique. The ABBs also advertise into the L2 routing area, and translate the B-VIDs based on service identifiers for frames transiting the ABBs. | 08-01-2013 |
20130212578 | OPTIMIZING TRAFFIC LOAD IN A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK - A system and method that facilitates the migration of one or more Virtual Machines (VMs) throughout a communications network, such as a cloud network, is disclosed. A management system monitors a current traffic matrix to determine if the network is congested. If the network is congested, the management system determines a minimum number of VMs that must be migrated to unused VM sites to ease the congestion and optimize the distribution of traffic in the network. Additionally, the management system also identifies which VMs should be migrated to which unused VM sites, and a sequence in which the migration should be performed to return the bandwidth distribution in the network to an acceptable level. In addition, the management system may determine which unused VM site or sites is best for the addition of one or more new VMs or groups of VMs. | 08-15-2013 |
20130279323 | SPLIT TIEBREAKERS FOR 802.1AQ - A node in a communication network selects between equal cost shortest paths (ECSPs) using split tiebreakers. The node advertises multiple system identifiers (IDs) for that node, and each system ID is associated with a different set of traffic IDs that distinguish different virtual networks in the network. The node receives sets of system IDs for each of the other nodes in the network. After constructing a plurality of different ECSPs between two nodes, the node selects one of the ECSPs for each traffic ID used between the two nodes. For a traffic ID, the node constructs path IDs for each of the ECSPs using one system ID of each node in the path that is associated with that traffic ID. Because of the configuration of the system IDs and the traffic IDs in the network, traffic affected by a failure will be distributed across a plurality of surviving ECSPs. | 10-24-2013 |
20130286817 | THREE STAGE FOLDED CLOS OPTIMIZATION FOR 802.1AQ - A three stage folded Clos network is used for Ethernet routing with improved efficiency for computational complexity, network administration, multicast addressing and load redistribution upon failure. The network includes an array of root nodes coupled to an array of edge nodes. Forwarding states are computed and installed for spanning trees rooted on the root nodes. When an edge node is identified as having a failed connection to a root node, a shortest path first (SPF) tree rooted on that edge node is constructed for each Backbone VLAN identifier (B-VID) for the spanning trees rooted on that root node and use the failed connection. A filtering database in each node is populated for edge node pairs having a common service identifier, and unicast and multicast data are forwarded between the edge node pairs according to the filtering database via the SPF trees using a hybrid multicast addressing. | 10-31-2013 |
20130301472 | 802.1AQ SUPPORT OVER IETF EVPN - A method is implemented in a multiprotocol label swapping (MPLS) edge switch (PE) for interworking the 802.1 | 11-14-2013 |
20130322453 | ROUTING VLAN TAGGED PACKETS TO FAR END ADDRESSES OF VIRTUAL FORWARDING INSTANCES USING SEPARATE ADMINISTRATIONS - A process is implemented in a network element of a packet data to route packets with embedded virtual local area network information and an IP header to far end addresses of virtual forwarding instances. The method receiving a frame including an embedded virtual network identifier (VNI). The VNI is looked up to identify a virtual forwarding instance (VFI), the VFI having a correlated an I-Component Service Identifier (I-SID) and an internet protocol (IP) to backbone media access control (B-MAC) table that is shared with a set of VFIs each having correlated I-SIDs. The VFI resolves an IP address of the frame to a B-MAC address using the shared IP to B-MAC resolution table and encapsulates the frame with the I-SID and B-MAC; and the frame is then sent to the remote B-MAC address. | 12-05-2013 |
20140098669 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACCELERATING FORWARDING IN SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKS - A network element acting as a forwarding plane within a software-defined network to reduce negative effects of slow-path packet processing is described. The network element, upon receiving a first packet, determines whether it matches any flow entry within a set of flow tables. When the first packet does not match any flow entry of the set of flow tables, the network element performs a miss procedure including inserting at least a portion of the first packet into a packet miss table of the network element, which is accessed by a controller. The controller may access the packet miss table using a pull mechanism. The miss procedure may also include accessing a configurable default rule table of the network element, which includes rules enabling limited forwarding for those packets that do not match any entry of the set of flow tables. | 04-10-2014 |
20140112139 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PACKET BASED IDENTIFIER LOCATOR NETWORK PROTOCOL (ILNP) LOAD BALANCING AND ROUTING - A method to provide load balancing and routing for a plurality of end systems in a network. The network contains a load balancer (LB) and the method comprises receiving a request packet with Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) addresses specified. A destination address is associated with a set of target end systems and presence of a nonce information indicates the requesting correspondent node is Identifier Locator Network Protocol (ILNP) capable. The method further comprises directing the request packet to a specific end system from the set of target end systems that share a load balanced address, wherein each target end system has a unique direct path locator prefix. The method also comprises overwriting a common IPv6 locator prefix with the unique direct path locator prefix, forwarding the request packet to the specific end system, and notifying a requesting correspondent node the direct path locator prefix for the specific end system. | 04-24-2014 |
20140115135 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF FRAME BASED IDENTIFIER LOCATOR NETWORK PROTOCOL (ILNP) LOAD BALANCING AND ROUTING - A method to provide load balancing and routing for a plurality of end systems in a network. The network contains a load balancer (LB) and the method comprises receiving a request frame with Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) addresses specified. A destination address is associated with a set of target end systems and presence of a nonce option indicates the requesting correspondent node is Identifier Locator Network Protocol (ILNP) capable. The method further comprises directing the request frame to a specific end system from the set of target end systems that share a load balanced address, wherein each target end system has a unique Media Access Control (MAC) address, and wherein each end system of the set of target end systems is uniquely addressable using a unique direct path locator prefix and common identifier combination. The request frame is then forwarded to the specific end system. | 04-24-2014 |
20140153403 | LOAD BALANCING IN SHORTEST-PATH-BRIDGING NETWORKS - A flow classification process is used at the edge of the shortest path bridging network to determine a flow label for attachment to a client frame entering the network. Any of several flow labels can be assigned to a client frame traversing the network to a particular egress node, and the flow labels are used by forwarding nodes to select among multiple equal-cost paths. In several embodiments, the flow label is calculated as a function of the client frame contents, which provide an entropy source for randomizing the selection of the flow label. This entropy source comprises the Internet Protocol (IP) header in the client frame, in some embodiments, but may comprise other client frame content in other cases. | 06-05-2014 |
20140169183 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUGMENTING TWAMP - According to another embodiment of the invention, TWAMP path discovery is performed to determine a sequence of IP addresses of a forward direction TWAMP E2E path to be traversed by two different TWAMP test sessions between a Sender and a Reflector. Then, additional TWAMP test request packets are transmitted for the different TWAMP test sessions; and TWAMP test reply messages are received responsive to respective ones of the TWAMP test request packets. Responsive to the TWAMP test reply messages, a PM is determined that is specific to the different sequences of IP addresses of the forward direction TWAMP E2E paths traversed by the two different TWAMP test sessions. | 06-19-2014 |
20140204762 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR IMPLEMENTING SHORTEST PATH BRIDGING MAC MODE SUPPORT OVER A VIRTUAL PRIVATE LAN SERVICE NETWORK - Methods and devices for implementing Shortest Path Bridging over a VPLS network. The method includes determining, from IS-IS PDU information received by a PE switch, whether a DF configuration for the PE switch needs to be changed and, if so, the method further includes determining whether the PE switch remains a DF for one or more B-VIDs. If the PE switch is no longer a DF for one or more B-VIDs, the method further includes removing local DF associated information for the PE switch from each PW adjacency's LDP database, and removing, from a local IS-IS database, DF associated remote LDP information. The method also includes, if the PE switch has become a DF for one or more of the B-VIDs, adding, from the IS-IS database, local DF information for the PE switch to the LDP databases, and adding, from the LDB databases, DF associated remote information for the PE switch to the IS-IS database. | 07-24-2014 |
20140219275 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF SHORTEST PATH BRIDGING (SPB) ENHANCED RESILIENCE WITH LOOP MITIGATION - A method forward Ethernet frames at a node in a network supporting an implementation of shortest path bridging (SPB) protocol is disclosed. The method starts with a shortest path computation for the node (referred to as the computing node). The shortest path computation selects at least a shortest path to each destination node in the network, where a neighboring node on the shortest path to reach each node is recorded. Then it computes a downstream loop-free alternate (LFA) node for a destination node, where the LFA node is downstream of the computing node but not on the selected shortest path to the destination node from the computing node. Then when connectivity to the neighboring node on the computed shortest path is detected to be abnormal, the node forwards an Ethernet frame with a destination media access control (MAC) address corresponding to the destination node through the LFA node. | 08-07-2014 |
20140233429 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF ENHANCING MULTIPLE MAC REGISTRATION PROTOCOL (MMRP) FOR PROTOCOL INTERNETWORKING - A method is disclosed to forward Ethernet frames associated with a service instance at a node (a “forwarding node”) in a network supporting an implementation of a protocol for creating logical loop-free topologies. The method starts with receiving a number of MMRPDUs at the forwarding node from links in the first network (receiving links), where each MMRPDU of the first plurality of MMRPDUs contains a first interested node list including one or more interested nodes identified by MAC addresses. Then a service instance identifier (SID) is identified for the service instance and a first set of MAC addresses interested in the service instance is formed. Then a number of MMRPDUs are sent to links associated with the service instance, where each MMRPDU contains a second set of MAC addresses interested in the service instance. The sending may be accompanied by the node installing filtering at the forwarding node accordingly. | 08-21-2014 |
20140341029 | ENCODING A PAYLOAD HASH IN THE DA-MAC TO FACILITATE ELASTIC CHAINING OF PACKET PROCESSING ELEMENTS - A method is implemented in a network element of a service network. The network element executes a packet processing element (PPE) of a plurality of PPEs, where each PPE in the plurality of PPEs executes a stage of packet processing for the service network and where the plurality of PPEs are connected to one another by a plurality of switch fabrics. The PPEs self-select a subset of a set of equivalent service chains to service with each service chain defining a subset and sequence of the plurality of PPEs. Each PPE self-selects the subset of equivalent service chains to process based upon knowledge of the plurality of PPEs servicing that stage of the full set of service chains such that there is spreading of load across all available PPEs in that stage. There is no single point of failure and minimal reassignment of PPEs for a set of equivalent data flows traversing the plurality of PPEs of the service network for changes in topography of the plurality of PPEs in the service network. | 11-20-2014 |
20150032871 | AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENGINEERING BASED UPON THE USE OF BANDWIDTH AND UNEQUAL COST PATH UTILIZATION - A method in a network element improves load distribution in a network that includes the network element. The network element is one of a plurality of network elements in the network each of which implement a common algorithm tie-breaking process as part of a computation used to produce minimum cost shortest path trees. The network element includes a database to store the topology of the network. A set of service attachment points is mapped to network elements in the topology for services individually associated with an equal cost tree (ECT) set and associated with per service bandwidth requirements. The topology of the network includes a plurality of network elements and links between the network elements. The method generates multiple ECT tree sets for connectivity establishment and maintenance of the connectivity in the network. The method defines a bandwidth aware path selection. The method reduces the coefficient of variation of link load across the entire network. | 01-29-2015 |
20150043383 | AUTOMATIC ESTABLISHMENT OF REDUNDANT PATHS WITH CAUTIOUS RESTORATION IN A PACKET NETWORK - A method is implemented by a network device executing a local computation engine and a link state routing protocol. The local computation engine and the link state protocol support automatic establishment of redundant paths and cautious restoration in a packet network. The method includes receiving an explicit path (EP) type length value (TLV) via a link state routing protocol, executing a shortest path algorithm to obtain a shortest path for loose hops of a path identified by the EP TLV, the shortest path to be a primary path, updating a network graph to prune links of the primary path or bias links of the primary path, and calculating a backup path using the shortest path algorithm on the updated network graph. | 02-12-2015 |
20150071119 | Technique for Explicit Path Control - A technique for explicit path control for traffic forwarding in a network comprising multiple nodes is described. A device embodiment comprises a path computation element that is configured to receive, from an edge node, control protocol data units of a control protocol. The path computation element is further configured to determine an explicit path from information contained in the received control protocol data units and to instruct the edge nodes to perform an action to have the explicit path installed in the network. | 03-12-2015 |
20150156106 | METRIC BIASING FOR BANDWIDTH AWARE TIE BREAKING - A method is implemented in a network element for modifying the characteristics of tree construction for use in virtual network connectivity in a network that includes the network element. A virtual network is associated with a set of virtual network attachment points that are mapped to network elements in a topology of the network where the virtual network is individually associated with an equal cost tree (ECT) set. The method generates individual ECT sets to interconnect sets of virtual network attachment points for connectivity establishment and maintenance of the connectivity in the network. The method modifies link metrics across the topology of the network to be used for computing an ECT set to bias a tie-breaking process for selecting between equal cost paths toward either producing minimal cost shortest path multicast trees or maximizing unicast path diversity in the multiple ECT sets that are generated. | 06-04-2015 |
20150188771 | Multicast Convergence - A method in a network element is provided for improved convergence in a network that includes the network element. The network element is one of a plurality of network elements in the network each of which implement the method. The network element includes a database to store the topology of the network. The topology of the network includes a plurality of network elements and links between the network elements. The method classifies convergence actions for the network element to identify convergence actions that can be implemented prior to complete digest synchronization during a convergence process to simplify and reduce convergence latency once digest synchronization is achieved. | 07-02-2015 |
20150222492 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF ENHANCING MULTIPLE MAC REGISTRATION PROTOCOL (MMRP) FOR PROTOCOL INTERNETWORKING - A method is disclosed to forward Ethernet frames associated with a service instance at a node (a “forwarding node”) in a network supporting an implementation of a protocol for creating logical loop-free topologies. The method starts with receiving a number of MMRPDUs at the forwarding node from links in the first network (receiving links), where each MMRPDU of the first plurality of MMRPDUs contains a first interested node list including one or more interested nodes identified by MAC addresses. Then a service instance identifier (SID) is identified for the service instance and a first set of MAC addresses interested in the service instance is formed. Then a number of MMRPDUs are sent to links associated with the service instance, where each MMRPDU contains a second set of MAC addresses interested in the service instance. The sending may be accompanied by the node installing filtering at the forwarding node accordingly. | 08-06-2015 |
20150319007 | 802.1AQ SUPPORT OVER IETF EVPN - A method is implemented in a provider edge switch (PE) for interworking an 802.1aq control plane with an Ethernet Virtual Private Network (EVPN) Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) control plane. The method includes receiving an Intermediate System-Intermediate System (IS-IS) protocol data unit (PDU) including an IS-IS Type Length Value (TLV) by the PE and determining whether the received IS-IS PDU requires a change in a configuration of designated forwarder (DF). The method further includes determining whether the PE is still the DF for one or more Backbone-Virtual Local Area Network Identifiers (B-VIDs), and removing local DF associated network layer reachability information (NLRI) from a BGP database. | 11-05-2015 |
20160028612 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF SHORTEST PATH BRIDGING (SPB) ENHANCED RESILIENCE WITH LOOP MITIGATION - A method forward Ethernet frames at a node in a network supporting an implementation of shortest path bridging (SPB) protocol is disclosed. The method starts with a shortest path computation for the node (referred to as the computing node). The shortest path computation selects at least a shortest path to each destination node in the network, where a neighboring node on the shortest path to reach each node is recorded. Then it computes a downstream loop-free alternate (LFA) node for a destination node, where the LFA node is downstream of the computing node but not on the selected shortest path to the destination node from the computing node. Then when connectivity to the neighboring node on the computed shortest path is detected to be abnormal, the node forwards an Ethernet frame with a destination media access control (MAC) address corresponding to the destination node through the LFA node. | 01-28-2016 |
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20120216565 | METHOD OF PRODUCING CONSTANCY OF COMPRESSIVE STRESS IN GLASS IN AN ION EXCHANGE PROCESS - The present disclosure is directed to a method for producing constancy of the ion-exchanged product stress profile through adjustment of ion-exchange conditions by taking account of the influence of salt bath poisoning on the bath's useful lifetime. The present disclosure is directed to a method of ion-exchange in which the salt bath temperature and salt bath time are adjusted as a function of the amount of alkali metal ions that exchange in the bath. That is, temperature and time are adjusted as a function of salt bath poisoning. Temperature is set to its highest value and time to its shortest value in the starting un-poisoned salt bath, those values chosen to hit target values of surface compressive stress and exchange depth of layer. Temperature is then reduced and time lengthened as salt bath poisoning proceeds, those changes chosen to maintain the same surface compressive stress and exchange depth of layer. | 08-30-2012 |
20120216569 | METHOD OF PRODUCING CONSTANCY OF COMPRESSIVE STRESS IN GLASS IN AN ION-EXCHANGE PROCESS - The present disclosure is directed to a method for producing constancy of the ion-exchanged product stress profile through adjustment of ion-exchange conditions by taking account of the influence of salt bath poisoning on the bath's useful lifetime. The present disclosure is directed to a method of ion-exchange in which the salt bath temperature and salt bath time are adjusted as a function of the amount of alkali metal ions that exchange in the bath. That is, temperature and time are adjusted as a function of salt bath poisoning. Temperature is set to its highest value and time to its shortest value in the starting unpoisoned salt bath, those values chosen to hit target values of surface compressive stress and exchange depth of layer. Temperature is then reduced and time lengthened as salt bath poisoning proceeds, those changes chosen to maintain the same surface compressive stress and exchange depth of layer. | 08-30-2012 |
20130219965 | COUNTER-CURRENT CONTINUOUS ION-EXCHANGE METHOD FOR STRENGTHENING GLASS ARTICLES - This disclosure is directed to a continuous flow ion-exchange system and process (CIOX) in which a fresh molten salt, for example KNO | 08-29-2013 |
20130233020 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING ION-EXCHANGEABLE GLASSES - Computer-implemented methods and apparatus are provided for predicting/estimating chemical depth of layer (DOL) and maximum surface compressive stress (CS) of glass articles after ion-exchange. The methods and apparatus can, for example, be used to select glass compositions, salt bath temperatures, and/or ion-exchange times which provide desired DOL and/or CS values. One or more manufacturing constraints, e.g., constraints on liquidus viscosity, zircon breakdown viscosity, and the like, can be applied to the process of predicting/estimating DOL and/or CS values so that glass compositions selected based on DOL and/or CS values can, for example, be manufactured commercially by a fusion or float process. | 09-12-2013 |
20130260154 | HEAT TREATMENT FOR STRENGTHENING GLASSES - A method of making a strengthened glass article. The method includes altering the glass structure and subsequently creating a compressive layer extending from the surface of the glass to a depth of layer. In some embodiments, the structure is altered by heat treating the glass at a temperature that is less than the annealing point of the glass, and the compressive layer is formed by ion exchange. A strengthened glass article made by the method is also provided. | 10-03-2013 |
20140179510 | GLASS WITH IMPROVED TOTAL PITCH STABILITY - Described herein are alkali-free, boroalumino silicate glasses exhibiting desirable physical and chemical properties for use as substrates in flat panel display devices, such as, active matrix liquid crystal displays (AMLCDs) and active matrix organic light emitting diode displays (AMOLEDs). In accordance with certain of its aspects, the glasses possess excellent compaction and stress relaxation properties. | 06-26-2014 |
20140242390 | METHODS FOR MEASURING THE ASYMMETRY OF A GLASS-SHEET MANUFACTURING PROCESS - Methods are provided for measuring the asymmetry of glass-sheet manufacturing processes. The methods include subjecting glass sheets or test samples taken from glass sheets to an ion-exchange process and measuring warp values. Metrics for the asymmetry of the glass-sheet manufacturing process are then obtained from the warp values. In one embodiment, the metric is independent of the geometry of the glass sheets or the test samples (the BM | 08-28-2014 |
20140249017 | GLASS WITH IMPROVED PITCH STABILITY - Described herein are alkali-free, boroalumino silicate glasses exhibiting desirable physical and chemical properties for use as substrates in flat panel display devices, such as, active matrix liquid crystal displays (AMLCDs) and active matrix organic light emitting diode displays (AMOLEDs). In accordance with certain of its aspects, the glasses possess excellent compaction and stress relaxation properties. | 09-04-2014 |
20140345325 | DOUBLE ION EXCHANGE PROCESS - A method for optimizing ion exchange of glass. The glass is ion exchanged in a series of two ion exchange baths. The first ion exchange bath contains an amount of a poisoning ion or salt and the second ion exchange bath contains an amount of the poisoning ion or salt that is less than that in the first bath. When the concentration of the poisoning ion/salt in the first bath reaches a maximum value, the first bath is discarded and replaced by the second bath and a third bath that initially does not contain the poisoning cation/salt replaces the second ion exchange bath. This cycling of baths may be repeated to produce a plurality of glass articles, each having a surface layer under a compressive stress and depth of layer that are within predetermined limits. | 11-27-2014 |
20150147574 | METHOD FOR ACHIEVING A STRESS PROFILE IN A GLASS - A method for generating various stress profiles for chemically strengthened glass. An alkali aluminosilicate glass is brought into contact with an ion exchange media such as, for example, a molten salt bath containing an alkali metal cation that is larger than an alkali metal cation in the glass. The ion exchange is carried out at temperatures greater than about 420° C. and at least about 30° C. below the anneal point of the glass. | 05-28-2015 |
20150259241 | GLASS WITH IMPROVED TOTAL PITCH STABILITY - Described herein are alkali-free, boroalumino silicate glasses exhibiting desirable physical and chemical properties for use as substrates in flat panel display devices, such as, active matrix liquid crystal displays (AMLCDs) and active matrix organic light emitting diode displays (AMOLEDs). In accordance with certain of its aspects, the glasses possess excellent compaction and stress relaxation properties. | 09-17-2015 |
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20100329938 | BIOMASS AND WASTE PLASTICS TO NEODIESEL AND VALUABLE CHEMICALS VIA SUPERCRITICAL WATER - A supercritical fluid polymer depolymerization machine is disclosed herein, which machine is capable of converting a wide range of biomass and/or waste plastic materials into a plurality of reaction products (liquid and gaseous) including fermentable sugars, hydrocarbons, and various aromatic substances that, in turn, are readily convertible into liquid transportation fuel known as “neodiesel.” In one embodiment, a supercritical fluid reaction apparatus for transforming a selected polymeric material flowstream into a plurality of reaction products is disclosed and comprises, in fluidic series: an extruder; a supercritical fluid reaction zone fluidicly connected to the extruder, the supercritical fluid reaction zone being proximate to a circumferentially positioned heater, with the heater being configured to transfer heat to the selected polymeric material flowstream admixed together with water to supercritical conditions to thereby facilitate chemical reaction; and a reaction products separation chamber fluidicly connected to the supercritical fluid reaction zone. | 12-30-2010 |
20120184788 | BIOMASS AND WASTE PLASTICS DEPOLYMERIZATION MACHINE AND METHODS VIA SUPERCRITICAL WATER - A method for transforming a selected polymeric material into a plurality of reaction products via supercritical water is disclosed. The method comprises: conveying the selected polymeric material through an extruder, wherein the extruder is configured to continuously convey the selected polymeric material to a supercritical fluid reaction zone; injecting hot compressed water into the supercritical fluid reaction zone, while the extruder is conveying the selected polymeric material into the supercritical fluid reaction zone so as to yield a mixture; retaining the mixture within the reaction zone for a period of time sufficient to yield the plurality of reaction products. The reaction zone may be characterized by a tubular reactor having an adjustably positionable inner tubular spear, wherein the tubular reactor and the inner tubular spear further define an annular space within the reaction zone, and wherein the mixture flows through the annular space and into a reaction products chamber. | 07-19-2012 |
20150144837 | PRODUCTION OF BIODIESEL FROM OILS AND FATS VIA SUPERCRITICAL WATER - A method for transforming selected renewable oils and fats, and optionally polyester waste plastic materials, into a plurality of reaction products via supercritical water is disclosed. The method comprises: conveying the selected oils and fats material through an extruder, wherein the extruder is configured to continuously convey the selected oils and fats material to a supercritical fluid reaction zone; injecting hot compressed water into the supercritical fluid reaction zone, while the extruder is conveying the selected oil and fats material into the supercritical fluid reaction zone so as to yield a mixture; retaining the mixture within the reaction zone for a period of time sufficient to yield the plurality of reaction products. The reaction zone may be characterized by a tubular reactor having an adjustably positionable inner tubular spear, wherein the tubular reactor and the inner tubular spear further define an annular space within the reaction zone, and wherein the mixture flows through the annular space and into a reaction products chamber. | 05-28-2015 |
20150147450 | NUTRITIONAL ENHANCEMENT OF PLANT TISSUE VIA SUPERCRITICAL WATER - A method for enhancing the nutritional value of plant tissue by reaction with supercritical water is disclosed. The method comprises: conveying a selected plant tissue material through an extruder, wherein the extruder is configured to continuously convey the plant tissue material to a supercritical fluid reaction zone; injecting hot compressed water into the supercritical fluid reaction zone, while the extruder is conveying the selected plant tissue material into the supercritical fluid reaction zone so as to yield a mixture; retaining the mixture within the reaction zone for a period of time sufficient to yield a plurality of plant tissue reaction products. The reaction zone may be characterized by a tubular reactor having an adjustably positionable inner tubular spear, wherein the tubular reactor and the inner tubular spear further define an annular space within the reaction zone, and wherein the mixture flows through the annular space and into a reaction products chamber or vessel. | 05-28-2015 |
20150148566 | PHENOLIC RESIN PRECURSORS VIA SUPERCRITICAL WATER - A method for transforming selected plant or plant-derived materials, and optionally selected waste plastics, into a plurality of phenolic reaction products having a lower sulphur content than the original feedstock, via supercritical water is disclosed. The method comprises: conveying the selected plant or plant-derived materials, and optionally waste plastic material, through an extruder, wherein the extruder is configured to continuously convey the selected feedstock to a supercritical fluid reaction zone; injecting hot compressed water into the supercritical fluid reaction zone, while the extruder is conveying the selected plant and/or plant-derived mixture and optionally waste plastic material into the supercritical fluid reaction zone so as to yield a water-containing mixture; retaining the mixture within the reaction zone for a period of time sufficient to yield the plurality of phenolic reaction products having a lower sulphur content than the original feedstock. The reaction zone may be characterized by a tubular reactor having an adjustably positionable inner tubular spear, wherein the tubular reactor and the inner tubular spear further define an annular space within the reaction zone, and wherein the mixture flows through the annular space and into a reaction products chamber for separation into three phases. | 05-28-2015 |
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20110251662 | Slidable Fixation Device for Securing a Medical Implant - A fixation device for retaining a leadless medical implant to tissue includes an array of elongate tines having self-expanding distal portions. The fixation tines may be advanced between an implant body and an outer jacket to deploy the tines from a delivery configuration in which the tines are constrained by the outer jacket to an expanded configuration in which the distal end portions of the tines are released from the outer jacket. The implant and fixation device are contained within a sheath for delivery to the treatment site and a pusher within the sheath advances the fixation device relative to the implant body and deploys the tines. A distal end of the implant having an electrode may form a distal tip of the delivery system, and a potential implantation site may be tested prior to deployment of the fixation device to allow for easy repositioning of the implant. | 10-13-2011 |
20120108922 | Implantable Medical Sensor and Fixation System - An implantable medical device, such as a sensor for monitoring a selected internally detectable physiological parameter of a patient, is attached to a fixation member that is deployable within the patient to position and orient the sensor to enable it to perform its function. The fixation member may be configured to lie in a single plane when deployed or may be tubular in shape. The attachment of the housing and fixation member includes providing the fixation member with a linear attachment strut that is non-circular in cross section and providing the housing with external members that define an elongate channel, non-circular in cross section and receptive to the attachment strut. The attachment strut can be inserted transversely into the channel and the external member can be crimped over the strut to secure the housing and fixation member together. | 05-03-2012 |
20120108986 | Implantable Medical Sensor and Fixation System - An implantable medical device, such as a sensor for monitoring a selected internally detectable physiological parameter of a patient, is attached to a fixation member that is deployable within the patient to position and orient the sensor to enable it to perform its function. The fixation member may be configured to lie in a single plane when deployed or may be tubular in shape. The attachment of the housing and fixation member includes providing the fixation member with a linear attachment strut that is non-circular in cross section and providing the housing with external members that define an elongate channel, non-circular in cross section and receptive to the attachment strut. The attachment strut can be inserted transversely into the channel and the external member can be crimped over the strut to secure the housing and fixation member together. | 05-03-2012 |
20120197349 | COMMUNICATION DIPOLE FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - This disclosure is directed to an implantable medical device having a housing that encloses at least a communication module. The implantable medical device also includes a first electrode electrically coupled to the communication module and an electrically conductive fixation mechanism that is mechanically coupled to the housing and electrically coupled to the communication module within the housing. The electrically conductive fixation mechanism includes a dielectric material that covers part of a surface of the fixation mechanism. A portion of the electrically conductive fixation mechanism is not covered by the dielectric material such that the portion of the electrically conductive fixation mechanism is exposed to form a second electrode that is electrically coupled to the communication module. The communication module is configured to communicate using the first electrode and second electrode. | 08-02-2012 |
20120271134 | Delivery System for Implantable Medical Device - A delivery device for implanting a medical device that includes an expandable fixation member adapted to fix the position of the medical device within a lumen of a human body. The delivery device has an inner shaft rotatably disposed in a tubular outer shaft. A retention member is secured to and rotatable with the inner shaft and has a free end and a retainer portion adapted to protrude outwardly through an exit aperture in the outer shaft to extend circumferentially about the exterior of the outer shaft. The fixation member of the medical device may be retained on the tubular shaft in a low profile configuration by the outwardly protruding retainer portion and may be released to expand upon retraction of the retainer portion in response to rotation of the inner shaft. | 10-25-2012 |
20120291788 | Implantable Medical Sensor and Anchoring System - A medical device adapted to be implanted in a vessel of a human body includes a housing that contains means for performing medical functions and an anchor for supporting the housing in an intended location and orientation within the vessel. The anchor is expandable from a low profile configuration adapted for delivery to an expanded configuration for engagement with the vessel wall. The anchor and delivery device are adapted to enable the medical device to be retrieved and repositioned or removed from the vessel. The anchor is adapted to apply sufficient force against the vessel wall to maintain the anchor in place but less force than that required to provide scaffolding support for the vessel. | 11-22-2012 |
20120296222 | Implantable Medical Sensor and Anchoring System - A medical device adapted to be implanted in a vessel of a human body includes a housing that contains means for performing medical functions and an anchor for supporting the housing in an intended location and orientation within the vessel. The anchor is expandable from a low profile configuration adapted for delivery to an expanded configuration for engagement with the vessel wall. The anchor and delivery device are adapted to enable the medical device to be retrieved and repositioned or removed from the vessel. The anchor is adapted to apply sufficient force against the vessel wall to maintain the anchor in place but less force than that required to provide scaffolding support for the vessel. | 11-22-2012 |
20130035636 | Delivery and Deployment Catheter for an Implantable Medical Device - A delivery catheter and method for delivering and deploying an implantable medical device include a mechanical latch by which the device can remain firmly attached at a single point of connection to the delivery catheter during deployment of the device. The delivery catheter provides simple yet firm control of the release mechanism to enable the clinician to confirm the accuracy of the deployment before releasing the tether or, if the placement of the device should be corrected, the tether can be maintained while the device is recaptured and repositioned or removed from the patient. | 02-07-2013 |
20130253309 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE DEPLOYMENT WITHIN A VESSEL - In one example, this disclosure is directed to a method for intravascular implantation of an implantable medical device comprising positioning a distal end of an elongated outer sheath forming an inner lumen adjacent a target site within a vasculature of a patient, and partially deploying an implantable medical device from the distal opening, wherein the implantable medical device includes an expandable fixation element. A portion of the expandable fixation element assumes an expanded position when the implantable medical device is partially deployed from the distal opening. The method including advancing the distal end of the outer sheath within the vasculature with the implantable medical device partially deployed from the distal opening, and monitoring at least one of the vasculature and the portion of the expandable fixation element for deflection to determine when the size of the portion of the expandable fixation element corresponds to the size of the vasculature. | 09-26-2013 |
20130253342 | PASS-THROUGH IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE DELIVERY CATHETER - In one example, this disclosure is directed to a kit for intravascular implantation of an implantable medical device within a patient, the kit comprising an elongated inner sheath with a distal end, a first coupling module slidably connected to the inner sheath, an elongated outer sheath forming an inner lumen with a distal opening and a proximal opening. The outer sheath sized to traverse a vasculature of the patient. The proximal opening is configured to receive the distal end of the inner sheath. The inner lumen is sized to receive the inner sheath and to contain the implantable medical device. The kit further includes a mating coupling module that connects to the first coupling module such that the inner sheath is axially aligned with the outer sheath. The inner sheath is slidable within the outer sheath while the first coupling module is connected to the mating coupling module. | 09-26-2013 |
20130253344 | INTRAVASCULAR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE INTRODUCTION - In one example, this disclosure is directed to a kit for intravascular implantation of an implantable medical device within a patient, the kit comprising an elongated outer sheath forming an inner lumen with a distal opening, the outer sheath sized to traverse a vasculature of the patient, and an elongated inner sheath with an inflatable member at its distal portion. The inflatable member is inflatable from a proximal end of the inner sheath to close-off the distal opening of the outer sheath when inflated. The inner sheath further includes a stopper proximally located relative to the inflatable member. The inflatable member is remotely controllable from a proximal end of the inner sheath to retract in a proximal direction towards the stopper. The inflatable member can be retracted in a proximal direction towards the stopper and past an implantable medical device positioned within a distal portion of the outer sheath. | 09-26-2013 |
20130253345 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE DELIVERY CATHETER WITH TETHER - In one example, this disclosure is directed to a kit for intravascular implantation of an implantable medical device within a patient, the kit comprising an elongated outer sheath forming an inner lumen with a distal opening, the outer sheath sized to traverse a vasculature of the patient, and an elongated inner sheath with an enlarged distal portion, wherein the enlarged distal portion is configured to substantially fill the inner lumen and close-off the distal opening of the outer sheath. The enlarged distal portion is slidable relative to the outer sheath. The inner sheath further includes a tether with a helical element that is remotely controllable from a proximal end of the inner sheath to release the implantable medical device from a distal portion of the outer sheath. | 09-26-2013 |
20130253346 | PASS-THROUGH IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE DELIVERY CATHETER WITH REMOVEABLE DISTAL TIP - In one example, this disclosure is directed to a kit for intravascular implantation of an implantable medical device, the kit comprising an outer sheath, the outer sheath sized to traverse a vasculature of the patient, and an elongated inner sheath with a tapered distal end. The inner sheath is slidable within the inner lumen of the outer sheath and is selectably removable from the inner lumen of the outer sheath by sliding the inner sheath out of the proximal opening of the outer sheath. The kit includes an elongated deployment receptacle including a deployment bay slidable within the inner lumen of the outer sheath when the inner sheath is not within the inner lumen of the outer sheath. The deployment bay carries an implantable medical device through the inner lumen of the outer sheath and facilitates deployment of the implantable medical device from the distal end of the outer sheath. | 09-26-2013 |
20130253347 | TETHERED IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE DEPLOYMENT - In one example, this disclosure is directed to a kit for intravascular implantation of an implantable medical device within a patient comprising an elongated outer sheath forming an inner lumen with a distal opening, the outer sheath sized to traverse a vasculature of the patient, and an elongated inner sheath with a stopper. The inner sheath further includes a tether configured to form a loop on a distal side of the stopper, the loop being configured to engage a looped element of the implantable medical device to couple the implantable medical device to the inner sheath. The stopper is slidable relative to the outer sheath. The tether is configured to release the looped element of the implantable medical device from the inner sheath by opening the tether loop when a portion of the stopper is located distally relative to the distal opening of the outer sheath. | 09-26-2013 |
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20090124271 | MESSAGE INTERCEPT METHODS, SUCH AS FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SUPPORT ON A MOBILE DEVICE - A method for intercepting calls from a remote or mobile device for customer self-support detects when users or subscribers send messages, such as text messages. If the message contains an address that corresponds to a predetermined address (such as a customer support address), the phone may intercept the message and display a list of potential solutions to the subscriber's problems. Various other features and embodiments are disclosed. | 05-14-2009 |
20100056114 | LOCAL INTERCEPT METHODS, SUCH AS APPLICATIONS FOR PROVIDING CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE FOR TRAINING, INFORMATION CALLS AND DIAGNOSTICS - A method of displaying a tutorial to a user of a mobile device is disclosed. In some examples, the mobile device receives an input associated with one or more user functions of the mobile device and launches a locally based application in response to the received input. The locally based application may output instructions to the user explaining to the user how to implement the one or more user functions. | 03-04-2010 |
20100159902 | CALL INTERCEPT METHODS, SUCH AS FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SUPPORT ON A MOBILE DEVICE - A method for intercepting calls from a remote or mobile device for customer self-support detects when users or subscribers dial one or more predetermined numbers. If the number corresponds to one of the predetermined numbers (such as a customer support number), the phone may intercept the call and display a list of potential solutions to the subscriber's problems. Various other features and embodiments art disclosed. | 06-24-2010 |
20110117894 | CALL INTERCEPT METHODS, SUCH AS FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SUPPORT ON A MOBILE DEVICE - A method for intercepting calls from a remote or mobile device for customer self-support detects when users or subscribers dial one or more predetermined numbers. If the number corresponds to one of the predetermined numbers (such as a customer support number), the phone may intercept the call and display a list of potential solutions to the subscriber's problems. Various other features and embodiments art disclosed. | 05-19-2011 |
20120028620 | CALL INTERCEPT METHODS, SUCH AS FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SUPPORT ON A MOBILE DEVICE - A method for intercepting calls from a remote or mobile device for customer self-support detects when users or subscribers dial one or more predetermined numbers. If the number corresponds to one of the predetermined numbers (such as a customer support number), the phone may intercept the call and display a list of potential solutions to the subscriber's problems. Various other features and embodiments art disclosed. | 02-02-2012 |
20130005312 | LOCAL INTERCEPT METHODS, SUCH AS APPLICATIONS FOR PROVIDING CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE FOR TRAINING, INFORMATION CALLS AND DIAGNOSTICS - A method of displaying a tutorial to a user of a mobile device is disclosed. In some examples, the mobile device receives an input associated with one or more user functions of the mobile device and launches a locally based application in response to the received input. The locally based application may output instructions to the user explaining to the user how to implement the one or more user functions. | 01-03-2013 |
20130054366 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING ADS DIRECTED TO PERSONAS HAVING ASSOCIATED CHARACTERISTICS - A system and method for directing self-targeted advertising to users who are interested in receiving it. A user creates or adopts one or more personas that define a number of characteristics that the user has or wants to be associated with. The characteristics of the personas can be used by advertisers to define members of a target audience. Each persona included in a target audience has an address or identifier to which ads are sent. In one embodiment, users are shown a user interface screen with icons representing a number of brands. The user provides input that indicates whether they have different opinions of the brands. Based on the input received, an estimate is made of the likelihood that the user has a number of characteristics. The user can arrange the icons representing the brands on the user interface screen to indicate if the user likes or dislikes the brand. | 02-28-2013 |
20130144710 | CONSUMER DRIVEN ADVERTISING SYSTEM - A system and method for directing self-targeted advertising to users who are interested in receiving it. A user creates or adopts one or more personas that define a number of characteristics that the user has or wants to be associated with. The characteristics of the personas can be used by advertisers to define members of a target audience. Each persona included in a target audience has an address or identifier to which ads are sent. In one embodiment, users are shown a user interface screen with icons representing a number of brands. The user provides input that indicates whether they have different opinions of the brands. Based on the input received, an estimate is made of the likelihood that the user has a number of characteristics. The user can arrange the icons representing the brands on the user interface screen to indicate if the user likes or dislikes the brand. | 06-06-2013 |
20130144711 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING ADS TO PERSONAS BASED ON DETERMINED USER CHARACTERISTICS - A system and method for directing self-targeted advertising to users who are interested in receiving it. A user creates or adopts one or more personas that define a number of characteristics that the user has or wants to be associated with. The characteristics of the personas can be used by advertisers to define members of a target audience. Each persona included in a target audience has an address or identifier to which ads are sent. In one embodiment, users are shown a user interface screen with icons representing a number of brands. The user provides input that indicates whether they have different opinions of the brands. Based on the input received, an estimate is made of the likelihood that the user has a number of characteristics. The user can arrange the icons representing the brands on the user interface screen to indicate if the user likes or dislikes the brand. | 06-06-2013 |
20130161381 | CONSUMER SELF-PROFILING GUI, ANALYSIS AND RAPID INFORMATION PRESENTATION TOOLS - An input and processing system allows user input information such as user affinity to efficiently determine user characteristics from content as well as novel input of commands such as copy/paste on a small mobile device screen among other computing devices. A client/server is also made more efficient due to the enhanced gathering of information. Also disclosed is a system for rapid presentation of information such as barcodes at barcode scanners. A system can request multiple barcodes, coupons or the like by detecting a signal from a scanner that information presented has been read. | 06-27-2013 |
20130167085 | CONSUMER SELF-PROFILING GUI, ANALYSIS AND RAPID INFORMATION PRESENTATION TOOLS - An input and processing system allows user input information such as user affinity to efficiently determine user characteristics from content as well as novel input of commands such as copy/paste on a small mobile device screen among other computing devices. A client/server is also made more efficient due to the enhanced gathering of information. Also disclosed is a system for rapid presentation of information such as barcodes at barcode scanners. A system can request multiple barcodes, coupons or the like by detecting a signal from a scanner that information presented has been read. | 06-27-2013 |
20140080461 | LOCAL INTERCEPT METHODS, SUCH AS APPLICATIONS FOR PROVIDING CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE FOR TRAINING, INFORMATION CALLS AND DIAGNOSTICS - A method of displaying a tutorial to a user of a mobile device is disclosed. In some examples, the mobile device receives an input associated with one or more user functions of the mobile device and launches a locally based application in response to the received input. The locally based application may output instructions to the user explaining to the user how to implement the one or more user functions. | 03-20-2014 |
20140308935 | CALL INTERCEPT METHODS, SUCH AS FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SUPPORT ON A MOBILE DEVICE - A method for intercepting calls from a remote or mobile device for customer self-support detects when users or subscribers dial one or more predetermined numbers. If the number corresponds to one of the predetermined numbers (such as a customer support number), the phone may intercept the call and display a list of potential solutions to the subscriber's problems. Various other features and embodiments art disclosed. | 10-16-2014 |
20140359471 | CONSUMER SELF-PROFILING GUI, ANALYSIS AND RAPID INFORMATION PRESENTATION TOOLS - An input and processing system allows user input information such as user affinity to efficiently determine user characteristics from content as well as novel input of commands such as copy/paste on a small mobile device screen among other computing devices. A client/server is also made more efficient due to the enhanced gathering of information. Also disclosed is a system for rapid presentation of information such as barcodes at barcode scanners. A system can request multiple barcodes, coupons or the like by detecting a signal from a scanner that information presented has been read. | 12-04-2014 |
20150281878 | Beacon Based Privacy Centric Network Communication, Sharing, Relevancy Tools and Other Tools - The disclosed tools use a plurality of substantially low powered data signal transmitters and receiving tools, such as beacons to provide a location and contextually aware system. Specifically, the disclosed technology can greatly enhance personalization of information or advertising that is delivered to a user via analyzing the proximity data that is transmitted by a beacon. | 10-01-2015 |
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20090173260 | SUBSURFACE SOIL INJECTION APPARATUS WITH IMPROVED DELIVERY DEVICE - An apparatus is provided for introducing a discrete, predetermined amount of material into soil at a plurality of predetermined points in the soil which includes a container for holding the material to be introduced into the soil, and tubing in fluid communication with the container at a first end thereof. At least one electrically controlled injector is provided in fluid communication with a second end of said tubing. Also, at least one shank is provided, which includes a base, and an injector mounting member attached to a surface of the base that is adapted for detachably mounting the electrically controlled injector onto the base. In addition, a controller is provided for activating the electrically controlled injector to introduce the material into the soil. Accordingly, enhanced control of the injection of the material into soil is achieved, and maintenance can be performed easily. | 07-09-2009 |
20090262003 | SUBSURFACE SOIL INJECTION APPARATUS WITH IMPROVED DELIVERY DEVICE - An apparatus is provided for introducing a discrete, predetermined amount of material into soil at a plurality of predetermined points in the soil which includes a container for holding the material to be introduced into the soil, and tubing in fluid communication with the container at a first end thereof. At least one electrically controlled injector is provided in fluid communication with a second end of said tubing. Also, at least one shank is provided, which includes a base, and an injector mounting member attached to a surface of the base that is adapted for detachably mounting the electrically controlled injector onto the base. In addition, a controller is provided for activating the electrically controlled injector to introduce the material into the soil. Accordingly, enhanced control of the injection of the material into soil is achieved, and maintenance can be performed easily. | 10-22-2009 |
20100269742 | SUBSURFACE SOIL INJECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method for the subsurface application of fertilizers, biologicals, fumigants, non-fumigant pesticides or other chemicals to soil with reduced application rates. Discrete amounts of the materials are injected into the soil at numerous sites along a path during a pass through the soil. At the injection sites, the materials form diffusion patterns which may touch or overlapping with diffusion patterns of adjacent soil injections. The application of materials to soil in this manner maintains optimum efficacy with the use of the least amount of materials necessary per acre of soil. | 10-28-2010 |
20110172834 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SUBSURFACE SOIL INJECTION APPARATUS - An apparatus is provided for introducing a discrete, predetermined amount of material into soil at a plurality of predetermined points in the soil which includes a container for holding the material to be introduced into the soil, and tubing in fluid communication with the container at a first end thereof. At least one electrically controlled injector is provided in fluid communication with a second end of said tubing. Also, at least one shank is provided, which includes a base, and an injector mounting member attached to a surface of the base that is adapted for detachably mounting the electrically controlled injector onto the base. In addition, a controller is provided for activating the electrically controlled injector to introduce the material into the soil. Accordingly, enhanced control of the injection of the material into soil is achieved, and maintenance can be performed easily. | 07-14-2011 |
20110174893 | DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for injecting materials into soil within a predetermined geographical area are described. One or more tanks store chemicals and a mixing chamber in an injector mixes measured quantities of the chemicals. The mixture is introduced to a stream of water and thence to the soil. A controller monitors the flow of chemicals and the stream of water and causes the injector to release discrete predetermined amounts of the chemical mixture into the soil at a sequence of injection points. The controller can provide a pulsed signal to control the volume and rate of delivery of water. The controller may operate according to a treatment plan. | 07-21-2011 |
20110266303 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DRIP IRRIGATION - Systems and methods for injecting materials into soil within a predetermined geographical area are described. One or more tanks store chemicals and a mixing chamber in an injector mixes measured quantities of the chemicals. The mixture is introduced to a stream of water and thence to the soil. A controller monitors the flow of chemicals and the stream of water and causes the injector to release discrete predetermined amounts of the chemical mixture into the soil at a sequence of injection points. The controller can provide a pulsed signal to control the volume and rate of delivery of water. The controller may operate according to a treatment plan. | 11-03-2011 |