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20080288170 | System and Method for Aligning a Railroad Signaling System - A system is provided for aligning a railroad signal. The system includes at least one tilt device and at least one directional device to measure the respective tilt and direction of the railroad signal, and at least one controller coupled to the tilt device and the directional device. The controller is switchable between a calibration mode and a monitoring mode. Upon switching to the calibration mode, a correct tilt and correct direction of the railroad signal in a proper alignment is respectively measured and recorded in a memory of the controller. More particularly, upon recording the correct tilt and correct direction, the controller switches into the monitoring mode to determine if one of a measured tilt and a measured direction of the railroad signal exceeds a respective tilt threshold and direction threshold stored in the memory of the controller. | 11-20-2008 |
20080306705 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A DEFECT AND/OR OPERATING CHARACTERISTIC OF A SYSTEM - An apparatus and methods for identifying a defect and/or an operating characteristic of a system being monitored (and/or one or more of the system's components) are described. In an embodiment, orthogonally related data monitored by two or more detectors may be fused to determine whether a component of a system is defective and/or malfunctioning. Additionally or alternatively, data from a first detector may be determined to be accurate using non-orthogonally related data outputted by a second detector. Both types of determinations may be made with minimal or no false indications, which lowers the cost of operating the system being monitored. Embodiments of the invention may also be configured to forecast and/or prevent accidents and/or damage to the system being monitored by predicting whether a defect and/or a malfunction will occur | 12-11-2008 |
20100141441 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A DEFECT AND/OR OPERATING CHARACTERISTIC OF A SYSTEM - An apparatus and methods for identifying a defect and/or an operating characteristic of a system being monitored (and/or one or more of the system's components) are described. In an embodiment, orthogonally related data monitored by two or more detectors may be fused to determine whether a component of a system is defective and/or malfunctioning. Additionally or alternatively, data from a first detector may be determined to be accurate using non-orthogonally related data outputted by a second detector. Both types of determinations may be made with minimal or no false indications, which lowers the cost of operating the system being monitored. Embodiments of the invention may also be configured to forecast and/or prevent accidents and/or damage to the system being monitored by predicting whether a defect and/or a malfunction will occur | 06-10-2010 |
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20090323163 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LASER BEAM POINTING CONTROL - An method and system for laser beam tracking and pointing is based on a conventional position sensing detector (PSD) or quadrant cell but with the use of amplitude-modulated light. A combination of logarithmic automatic gain control, filtering, and synchronous detection offers high angular precision with exceptional dynamic range and sensitivity, while maintaining wide bandwidth. Use of modulated light enables the tracking of multiple beams simultaneously through the use of different modulation frequencies. It also makes the system resistant to interfering light sources such as ambient light. Beam pointing is accomplished by feeding back errors in the measured beam position to a beam steering element, such as a steering mirror. Closed-loop tracking performance is superior to existing methods, especially under conditions of atmospheric scintillation. | 12-31-2009 |
20100098426 | Electro-Optical Power Level Controller for Free-Space Optical Communication Links - Systems and methods are described for automatically controlling the received power in an optical fiber connected to a free-space optical communications terminal. The system effectively reduces the dynamic range of the received light, enhancing the performance of the communications channel in the face of wide power swings induced by atmospheric scintillation and beam pointing jitter. | 04-22-2010 |
20110235972 | SEPARATING AND COMBINING SINGLE-MODE AND MULTIMODE OPTICAL BEAMS - Techniques for combining initially separate single mode and multimode optical beams into a single “Dual Mode” fiber optic have been developed. Bi-directional propagation of two beams that are differentiated only by their mode profiles (i.e., wavefront conditions) is provided. The beams can be different wavelengths and or contain different modulation information but still share a common aperture. This method allows the use of conventional micro optics and hybrid photonic packaging techniques to produce small rugged packages suitable for use in industrial or military environments. | 09-29-2011 |
20110262145 | RF/OPTICAL SHARED APERTURE FOR HIGH AVAILABILITY WIDEBAND COMMUNICATION RF/FSO LINKS - An RF/Optical shared aperture is capable of transmitting and receiving optical signals and RF signals simultaneously. This technology enables compact wide bandwidth communications systems with 100% availability in clear air turbulence, rain and fog. The functions of an optical telescope and an RF reflector antenna are combined into a single compact package by installing an RF feed at either of the focal points of a modified Gregorian telescope. | 10-27-2011 |
20140193158 | RF/OPTICAL SHARED APERTURE FOR HIGH AVAILABILITY WIDEBAND COMMUNICATION RF/FSO LINKS - An RF/Optical shared aperture is capable of transmitting and receiving optical signals and RF signals simultaneously. This technology enables compact wide bandwidth communications systems with 100% availability in clear air turbulence, rain and fog. The functions of an optical telescope and an RF reflector antenna are combined into a single compact package by installing an RF feed at either of the focal points of a modified Gregorian telescope. | 07-10-2014 |
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20140368014 | CHILD HIGH CHAIR - A child high chair includes a frame, a seat and a seat attaching mechanism. The seat is detachably assembled with the frame and includes a seat body. The seat attaching mechanism includes a first combining component, a second combining component and a latch. The first combining component is disposed on the frame, and a sunken portion is disposed inside the first combining component. The second combining component is disposed on the seat body to combine with the first combining component. An opening is formed on the second combining component. The latch is disposed inside the second combining component and pivots to the second combining component. The latch includes a protruding portion, which is adapted to protrude from the second combining component via the opening to detachably engage with the sunken portion. | 12-18-2014 |
20150158334 | Wheel Assembly for an Infant Support Apparatus - A wheel assembly for an infant support apparatus includes a wheel mount, a wheel pivotally connected with the wheel mount about a pivot axis, and a brake member assembled with the wheel for movement between a braking state and a release state, the brake member when in the release state being rotatable with the wheel relative to the wheel mount, and the brake member when in the braking state engaging with the wheel mount to block rotation of the wheel relative to the wheel mount. | 06-11-2015 |
20150291201 | CUP HOLDER MODULE, TRAY AND STROLLER THEREOF - A cup holder module is detachably mounted on a mount of a stroller and includes a cup holder, a mounting arm formed from the cup holder, and a first mounting latch. The mount has an engaging groove. The first mounting latch is disposed on the mounting arm and has a first button movably disposed on the mounting arm, a clamping base connected to the first button and disposed in the mounting arm, and an elastic member. The elastic member is disposed on the clamping base for biasing the clamping base to clamp the mount cooperatively with the mounting arm when the mounting arm is mounted on the mount and the first button is engaged with the engaging groove. When the first button is pressed to move the clamping base to an unlatched position, the clamping base is separate from the mount to make the mounting arm detachable from the mount. | 10-15-2015 |
20160046316 | TRAY - A tray is mounted on a mount of a stroller and includes a tray structure, a first mounting latch and a mounting arm formed from the tray structure. The first mounting latch is disposed on the mounting arm and has a first button movably disposed on the mounting arm, a clamping base connected to the first button and disposed in the mounting arm, and an elastic member disposed on the clamping base for providing a first elastic force to bias the clamping base toward a latched position to clamp the mount cooperatively with the mounting arm when the mounting arm is mounted on the mount and the first button is engaged with an engaging groove of the mount. When the first button is pressed for moving the clamping base to an unlatched position, the clamping base is separate from the mount to make the mounting arm detachable from the mount. | 02-18-2016 |
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20110132298 | VALVE BRIDGE WITH INTEGRATED LOST MOTION SYSTEM - A system and method of actuating one or more engine valves is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises: a valve train element; a rocker arm pivotally mounted on a shaft and adapted to rotate between a first position and a second position, the rocker arm selectively receiving motion from the valve train element; a valve bridge disposed above the one or more engine valves; and a lost motion system disposed in the valve bridge. | 06-09-2011 |
20120298057 | PRIMARY AND AUXILIARY ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY FOR ENGINE VALVE ACTUATION - Systems and methods for actuating engine valves are disclosed. The systems may include primary and auxiliary rocker arms disposed adjacent to each other on a rocker arm shaft. The primary rocker arm may actuate engine valves for primary valve actuation motions, such as main exhaust events, in response to an input from a first valve train element, such as a cam. The auxiliary rocker arm may receive one or more auxiliary valve actuation motions, such as for engine braking, exhaust gas recirculation, and/or brake gas recirculation events, from a second valve train element to actuate one of the engine valves. Master and slave pistons may be provided in the primary rocker arm. The master piston may be actuated by the auxiliary rocker arm. | 11-29-2012 |
20130068195 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENGINE CYLINDER DECOMPRESSION - A system for actuating an engine valve to decompress an engine cylinder for engine start up and/or engine braking is disclosed. The system may include a first member, such as an outer piston, disposed above an engine valve, which receives an inner piston extending into a bore provided in the first member. One or more springs may bias the inner piston into a predefined position in the first member. The inner piston may include a lower surface that directly, or through an intervening sliding pin, actuates an engine valve in response to the application of fluid pressure on the inner piston. The inner piston may be used to decompress an engine cylinder for engine start up and/or to provide engine braking. | 03-21-2013 |
20140109848 | PRIMARY AND AUXILIARY ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY FOR ENGINE VALVE ACTUATION - Systems and methods for actuating engine valves are disclosed. The systems may include primary and auxiliary rocker arms disposed adjacent to each other on a rocker arm shaft. The primary rocker arm may actuate engine valves for primary valve actuation motions, such as main exhaust events, in response to an input from a first valve train element, such as a cam. The auxiliary rocker arm may receive one or more auxiliary valve actuation motions, such as for engine braking, exhaust gas recirculation, and/or brake gas recirculation events, from a second valve train element to actuate one of the engine valves. Master and slave pistons may be provided in the primary rocker arm. The master piston may be actuated by the auxiliary rocker arm. | 04-24-2014 |
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20080196680 | Engine brake apparatus - Apparatus and methods for hydraulic valve actuation of engine valves are disclosed. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a lost motion piston assembly that transfers motion between first and second rocker arms to selectively provide auxiliary engine valve actuation motions to the engine valves for engine operations such as engine braking and exhaust gas recirculation. The lost motion piston assembly may reduce or eliminate transient loads that may otherwise be transmitted to engine valve train elements during the times that lost motions systems are turned on and off for auxiliary valve actuations. | 08-21-2008 |
20080308055 | Variable valve actuation system - A variable valve actuation system to actuate and control the seating velocity of an internal combustion engine valve is disclosed. The system may comprise a rocker arm that includes first, second and third contact surfaces. The first contact surface may contact the engine valve. A hydraulic lost motion system may contact the rocker arm at the second contact surface, and a mechanical valve train element may contact the rocker arm at the third contact surface. The lost motion system may include a slave piston with a valve seating device incorporated therein. The lost motion system and the mechanical valve train element may be provided side by side at the end of the rocker arm opposite that of the engine valve. | 12-18-2008 |
20090184273 | Self Adjusting Valve Catch With Valve Seating Control - A variable valve actuation system to actuate and control the seating velocity of an internal combustion engine valve is disclosed. The system comprises: a housing having a bore formed therein; an outer piston slidably disposed in the bore, said outer piston having an internal hydraulic passage, an internal chamber defined by an outer piston side wall, and an internal orifice connecting the internal hydraulic passage and the internal chamber; a catch piston slidably disposed in the outer piston; and a cone-shaped extension extending from the inner piston, wherein the cone-shaped extension is adapted to provide a variable flow area through the outer piston orifice to provide improved engine valve seating. | 07-23-2009 |
20100319657 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SINGLE EXHAUST VALVE BRIDGE BRAKE - Systems and methods for providing compression-release and partial bleeder braking engine valve actuation are disclosed. In an embodiment of the present invention, a cam may be provided with a main exhaust lobe and a compression-release or partial bleeder lobe and a base circle portion between the two lobes. A rocker arm including an internal rocker passage may be operatively connected to the cam. The rocker arm may contact a valve bridge at a central portion. The valve bridge may be operatively connected to first and second engine valves at its first and second ends, respectively. A slave piston incorporated into the first end of the valve bridge and a master piston may be incorporated into the central portion of the valve bridge. A hydraulic circuit may be provided between the master and slave pistons. The master and slave pistons may be selectively actuated and the bleed hole may be selectively blocked and unblocked to provide compression-release or partial bleeder braking as a result of the valve actuation motion imparted from the cam to the valve bridge through the rocker arm. | 12-23-2010 |
20120024260 | COMBINED ENGINE BRAKING AND POSITIVE POWER ENGINE LOST MOTION VALVE ACTUATION SYSTEM - A system for actuating one or more engine valves for positive power operation and engine braking operation is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, an exhaust valve bridge and intake valve bridge each receive valve actuations from two sets of rocker arms. Each valve bridge includes a sliding pin for actuating a single engine valve and an outer plunger disposed in the center of the valve bridge to actuate two engine valves through the bridge. The outer plunger of each valve bridge may be selectively locked to its valve bridge to provide positive power valve actuation. During engine braking, application of hydraulic pressure to the outer plungers may cause the respective valve bridges and outer plungers to unlock so that all engine braking valve actuations are provided from a rocker arm acting on one engine valve through the sliding pin. | 02-02-2012 |
20140245992 | COMBINED ENGINE BRAKING AND POSITIVE POWER ENGINE LOST MOTION VALVE ACTUATION SYSTEM - A system for actuating one or more engine valves for positive power operation and engine braking operation is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, an exhaust valve bridge and intake valve bridge each receive valve actuations from two sets of rocker arms. Each valve bridge includes a sliding pin for actuating a single engine valve and an outer plunger disposed in the center of the valve bridge to actuate two engine valves through the bridge. The outer plunger of each valve bridge may be selectively locked to its valve bridge to provide positive power valve actuation. During engine braking, application of hydraulic pressure to the outer plungers may cause the respective valve bridges and outer plungers to unlock so that all engine braking valve actuations are provided from a rocker arm acting on one engine valve through the sliding pin. | 09-04-2014 |
20140251266 | Auxiliary Valve Motions Employing Disablement of Main Valve Events and/or Coupling of Adjacent Rocker Arms - In controlling valve motions of an internal combustion engine, after determining that engine braking operation has been initiated, a deactivation mechanism disposed within a main valve train is activated thereby disabling conveyance of main valve events from a main valve motion source to a valve via the main valve train. Engine braking valve events are enabled for the valve, which may include two-stroke engine braking. Coupling mechanisms, including one-way coupling mechanisms, between adjacent rocker arms may be used in this manner. | 09-11-2014 |
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20160095676 | Polyurethane Elastomer Composition For Use In Making Dental Appliances - A hard, solvent free, substantially non-hydrophilic polyurethane elastomer for use in making dental appliances. The elastomer has a hardness of not less than about Shore D65. A polyether or polyester polyol with a functionality greater than two and a molecular weight greater than one hundred is reacted with an isocyanate prepolymer prepared from one or more branched polyether or polyester polyols with a functionality greater than two; and then blending prepolymer and first polyether or polyester polyol with nanoparticles. In one embodiment, the polypropylene glycol triether and the isocyanate prepolymer comprises dicyclohexylmethane 4,4′-diisocyanate. | 04-07-2016 |
20160095799 | METHOD FOR MAKING A MACHINABLE BLOCK OF POLYURETHANE ELASTOMER FOR USE IN FABRICATING DENTAL APPLIANCES - A method of making a machinable puck of a hard, solvent free, substantially non-hydrophilic polyurethane elastomer for use in fabricating dental appliances. The elastomer has a hardness of not less than about Shore D65. A first polyester or polyether polyol with a functionality greater than two and a molecular weight greater than one hundred is reacted with an isocyanate prepolymer prepared from one or more branched polyester or polyether polyols with a functionality greater than two; and then blending prepolymer and first polyester or polyether polyol with nanoparticles and colorants as needed. In one embodiment, the polypropylene glycol triether and the isocyanate prepolymer comprises dicyclohexylmethane 4,4′-diisocyanate. The machined, elastomer appliance is able to be heated in hot water to make it flexible and formable for individual, customed-fitting for the patient. | 04-07-2016 |
20160095800 | POLYURETHANE ELASTOMER DENTAL APPLIANCE - A dental jacket made of a hard, solvent free, substantially non-hydrophilic polyurethane elastomer. The jacket elastomer has a hardness of not less than about Shore D65. A polyester or polyether polyol with a functionality greater than two and a molecular weight greater than one hundred is reacted with an isocyanate prepolymer prepared from one or more branched polyester or polyether polyols with a functionality greater than two; and then blending prepolymer and first polyester or polyether polyol with nanoparticles. In one embodiment, the polypropylene glycol triether and the isocyanate prepolymer comprises dicyclohexylmethane 4,4′-diisocyanate. | 04-07-2016 |
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20110295078 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLLECTION, ORGANIZATION AND DISPLAY OF EMS INFORMATION - A system for collecting and displaying emergency medical services information according to embodiments of the present invention includes a patient monitoring device configured to monitor a patient, a navigation device, a patient charting device, a database, a display device, and a processor communicably coupled to the defibrillator, the navigation device, the patient charting device, the database, and the display device. According to embodiments of the present invention, the processor is configured to receive emergency medical services information from the defibrillator device, the navigation device, and the patient charting device, store the emergency medical services information in the database, and display the emergency medical services information on the display device according to an information template. According to some embodiments, aggregated data feeds from one or more such processors are stored in a remote server and available to remote enterprise users via a secure web interface. | 12-01-2011 |
20130096649 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EMS DEVICE COMMUNICATION INTERFACE - A system for supplementing communications capabilities of a patient monitoring device, the system including an interface device configured to communicably couple with and to receive the patient monitoring information from the patient monitoring device, a memory device hosted by the interface device and configured to store at least a portion of the patient monitoring information, a wireless transceiver hosted by the interface device, a database hosted by the interface device; and a processor communicably coupled to the wireless transceiver and the asset management database, the processor configured to format the patient monitoring information into one or more data objects, each of the one or more data objects associated with an EMS incident during which the patient monitoring information was gathered, the processor further configured to store the one or more data objects to the database and to transmit the one or more data objects with the wireless transceiver. | 04-18-2013 |
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20090154548 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING MULTIPLE STREAMS IN DIGITAL MEDIA AND TO SELECT VIEWABLE CONTENT BASED ON GEOGRAPHY - A method for selectively displaying viewing content based on geographic considerations, the method includes: decoding audio/video (A/V) information; detecting geographic identifiers in the A/V information; displaying specific portions of the A/V information associated with the geographic identifiers, in response to one or more geographic considerations; and wherein the A/V information is from one or more information streams inserted in a single digital broadcast or digital media. | 06-18-2009 |
20110288659 | APPARATUS CONTROL METHOD AND SYSTEM - An apparatus control method and system. The method includes disabling by a computer processor of a computing system, an apparatus. The computer processor retrieves detection data, safety gear detection data, and safety gear indication data. The computer processor analyzes the detection data, the safety gear detection data, and the safety gear indication data and in response to results of the analysis, the computer processor enables the apparatus. | 11-24-2011 |
20110304464 | ATTACHMENT DETECTION METHOD AND SYSTEM - An attachment detection method and system. The method includes receiving, by a computer processor of a computing system, attachment data describing different devices associated with and attachable to an electro/mechanical apparatus. The computer processor retrieves first data describing a first attachment device currently attached to the electro/mechanical apparatus and analyzes the attachment data with respect to the first data. In response to the analysis, the computer processor determines specified protective gear required for operation of the electro/mechanical apparatus and the first attachment device. The computer processor generates indication data specifying required usage of the specified protective gear and presents the indication data to a user. | 12-15-2011 |
20110305375 | DEVICE FUNCTION MODIFICATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - A modification method and system. The method includes performing a computer processor of a computing system, a facial recognition process of an individual associated with a device. The computer processor retrieves from a detection device, eyewear detection data indicating that the individual is correctly wearing eyewear and tint detection data indicating that the eyewear comprises tinted lenses. In response, the computer processor analyzes results of the facial recognition process, the eyewear detection data, and the tint detection data. The computer processor modifies functions associated with the first device in response to results of the analysis. | 12-15-2011 |
20110309936 | INTELLIGENT SWITCHING METHOD AND APPARATUS - An intelligent switching method and system. The method includes retrieving by a computer processor of an intelligent switching device, detection data indicating that an individual is located within a specified proximity of an apparatus. The intelligent switching device is lockably attached to the apparatus. The computer processor receives a request from an individual for enabling the apparatus. The computer processor determines that the individual is in compliance with safety procedures associated with operating the apparatus and generates an enable signal. The enable signal enables a power signal for the apparatus. The computer processor indicates that the apparatus has been enabled and is operational. | 12-22-2011 |
20120290424 | PERSONALIZED ITEM SORTING AND PACKING RECOMMENDATIONS AT A POINT OF SALE - A method and system for determining a recommendation for packing an item at a point of sale (POS). A preference indicating a maximum bag weight is received at a POS device. The weight of a next item to be packed is determined. Based on the maximum bag weight preference and based on the determined weight of the item, the recommendation for packing the item is determined by selecting a bag from multiple bags that are available to pack items to be purchased by a customer. The bag is selected so that a sum of the weight of the item and a weight of zero or more other items already packed in the bag does not exceed the maximum bag weight preference. The recommendation for packing the item in the selected bag is presented to a user. | 11-15-2012 |
20130178955 | APPARATUS SAFEGUARD - A safeguard method and system. The method includes receiving and analyzing apparatus data associated with an electro/mechanical apparatus. A type, mode, and state of the electro/mechanical apparatus are determined and a list of associated safeguard devices is generated and presented to a user. A selection for a safeguard device is received and it is determined if the safeguard device is currently present. In response, a specified action is executed. | 07-11-2013 |
20130241732 | ATTACHMENT DETECTION - An attachment detection method and system. The method includes receiving, by a computer processor of a computing system, attachment data describing different devices associated with and attachable to an electro/mechanical apparatus. The computer processor retrieves first data describing a first attachment device currently attached to the electro/mechanical apparatus and analyzes the attachment data with respect to the first data. In response to the analysis, the computer processor determines specified protective gear required for operation of the electro/mechanical apparatus and the first attachment device. The computer processor generates indication data specifying required usage of the specified protective gear and presents the indication data to a user. | 09-19-2013 |
20130289748 | INTELLIGENT SWITCHING - An intelligent switching method and system. The method includes retrieving by a computer processor of an intelligent switching device, detection data indicating that an individual is located within a specified proximity of an apparatus. The intelligent switching device is lockably attached to the apparatus. The computer processor receives a request from an individual for enabling the apparatus. The computer processor determines that the individual is in compliance with safety procedures associated with operating the apparatus and generates an enable signal. The enable signal enables a power signal for the apparatus. The computer processor indicates that the apparatus has been enabled and is operational. | 10-31-2013 |
20150109609 | OBJECT LOCATION IN THREE DIMENSIONAL SPACE USING LED LIGHTS - A system and method of for performing an action at a device is disclosed. A first signal is sent into a first zone from a first light source, wherein the first signal identifies the first zone. The first signal is received at the device when the device is in the zone. The device determines from the received first signal that the device is in the first zone and performs the action at the device based on the device being in the first zone. A second variable light source may send a second signal into a second zone, wherein the second signal identifies the second zone. Triangulation may be performed to determine a location of the device using the first signal and the second signal. Alternately, a parameter of motion of the device may be determined using the received messages. | 04-23-2015 |
20150109612 | OBJECT LOCATION IN THREE DIMENSIONAL SPACE USING LED LIGHTS - A method for performing an action at a device is disclosed. A first signal is sent into a first zone from a first light source, wherein the first signal identifies the first zone. The first signal is received at the device when the device is in the zone. The device determines from the received first signal that the device is in the first zone and performs the action at the device based on the device being in the first zone. A second variable light source may send a second signal into a second zone, wherein the second signal identifies the second zone. Triangulation may be performed to determine a location of the device using the first signal and the second signal. Alternately, a parameter of motion of the device may be determined using the received messages. | 04-23-2015 |
20150113071 | SYMBOLIC VARIABLES WITHIN EMAIL ADDRESSES - Embodiments of the disclosure relate to processing email having symbolic variables in the address. Aspects include receiving, by an email server, an email comprising an email address for an intended recipient and determining whether the email address includes a symbolic variable. Based on determining that the email address includes the symbolic variable, the symbolic variable from the email address are extracted, an email address for an additional recipient by querying a database based on the symbolic variable is identified, and the email is transmitted to the email address of the intended recipient and the email address of the additional recipient. Based on determining that the email address does not include the symbolic variable, the email is transmitted to the email address of the intended recipient. | 04-23-2015 |
20150113081 | SYMBOLIC VARIABLES WITHIN EMAIL ADDRESSES - Embodiments of the disclosure relate to processing email having symbolic variables in the address. Aspects include receiving, by an email server, an email comprising an email address for an intended recipient and determining whether the email address includes a symbolic variable. Based on determining that the email address includes the symbolic variable, the symbolic variable from the email address are extracted, an email address for an additional recipient by querying a database based on the symbolic variable is identified, and the email is transmitted to the email address of the intended recipient and the email address of the additional recipient. Based on determining that the email address does not include the symbolic variable, the email is transmitted to the email address of the intended recipient. | 04-23-2015 |
20150378323 | INTELLIGENT SWITCHING - An intelligent switching method and system. The method includes retrieving by a computer processor of an intelligent switching device, detection data indicating that an individual is located within a specified proximity of an apparatus. The intelligent switching device is lockably attached to the apparatus. The computer processor receives a request from an individual for enabling the apparatus. The computer processor determines that the individual is in compliance with safety procedures associated with operating the apparatus and generates an enable signal. The enable signal enables a power signal for the apparatus. The computer processor indicates that the apparatus has been enabled and is operational. | 12-31-2015 |
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20090194414 | MODIFIED SPUTTERING TARGET AND DEPOSITION COMPONENTS, METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USES THEREOF - Deposition apparatus are described herein that include at least one coil, at least one coil set, at least one coil-related apparatus, at least one target-related apparatus or a combination thereof, wherein the at least one coil, at least one coil set, at least one coil-related apparatus, at least one target-related apparatus or a combination thereof comprises a surface, and wherein at least part of the surface comprises a regular depth pattern. Methods of producing a coil, coil set or a coil-related apparatus, at least one target-related apparatus are also disclosed herein that comprise: providing at least one coil, at least one coil set, at least one coil-related apparatus, at least one target-related apparatus or a combination thereof, wherein the at least one coil, at least one coil set, at least one coil-related apparatus, at least one target-related apparatus or a combination thereof comprises a surface, providing a patterning tool; and utilizing the patterning tool to create a regular depth pattern in at least part of the surface. | 08-06-2009 |
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20140274587 | PUNCHING BAG AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A punching bag and suspension system is a boxing training device that is orientated horizontally, which permits the punching bag to move vertically, horizontally, diagonally, as well as a 360 degree range of motion. The punching bag has a plastic or metal cylindrical tube running through its core. The tube contains an opening on both sides extending to the outer circumference of the punching bag. These openings allow the tube, and therefore the punching bag, to slide along suspension member. At the center of the suspension member there is a weight that through gravitational pull, creates an orientation and return point for the punching bag. | 09-18-2014 |
20150352424 | PUNCHING BAG AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A punching bag and suspension system is a boxing training device that is orientated horizontally, which permits the punching bag to move vertically, horizontally, diagonally, as well as a 360 degree range of motion. The punching bag has a plastic or metal cylindrical tube running through its core. The tube contains an opening on both sides extending to the outer circumference of the punching bag. These openings allow the tube, and therefore the punching bag, to slide along suspension member. At the center of the suspension member there is a weight that through gravitational pull, creates an orientation and return point for the punching bag. | 12-10-2015 |
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20110249254 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO OBTAIN SUSPENDED PARTICLE INFORMATION - Example methods and apparatus for obtaining suspended particle information are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes emitting light from a light source, dividing the light source into a first path and a second path, and directing the first path to a first container comprising a plurality of particles in a suspension material. The example method also includes directing the second path to a second container containing a suspension material devoid of particles, retrieving a first transmission value of the first path through the first container, and retrieving a second transmission value of the second path through the second container. The example method further includes directing the first and second paths to the second and first containers, respectively, retrieving a third transmission value of the first path through the second container, retrieving a fourth transmission value of the second path through the first container, and calculating a ratio of the first and second transmission values to the third and fourth transmission values to determine an indication of transmissivity for a given wavelength. | 10-13-2011 |
20140022545 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO OBTAIN SUSPENDED PARTICLE INFORMATION - Example methods and apparatus for obtaining suspended particle information are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes emitting light from a light source, dividing the light source into a first path and a second path, and directing the first path to a first container comprising a plurality of particles in a suspension material. The example method also includes directing the second path to a second container containing a suspension material devoid of particles, retrieving a first transmission value of the first path through the first container, and retrieving a second transmission value of the second path through the second container. The example method further includes directing the first and second paths to the second and first containers, respectively, retrieving a third transmission value of the first path a through the second container, retrieving a fourth transmission value of the second path through the first container, and calculating a ratio of the first and second transmission values to the third and fourth transmission values to determine an indication of transmissivity for a given wavelength. | 01-23-2014 |
20140045722 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING AND QUANTIFYING A SEQUENCE OF NUCLEOTIDES - Methods and systems of quantifying a target material in solution include detection of a size change of a hybridized nanoparticle. In particular, the examples include functionalizing a plurality of nanoparticles to adapt the nanoparticles to hybridize with a species-specific target material, measuring the size of the functionalized nanoparticles to predetermine a standard distribution of non-hybridized nanoparticles, introducing the functionalized nanoparticles in a solution containing species-specific target materials and/or non-target materials, and hybridizing the functionalized nanoparticles with the species-specific target material if present in the solution. The size of the nanoparticles in solution are then measured after hybridization, and the presence or non-presence of the species-specific target material is detected and/or quantified by comparing the measured size of the nanoparticles after hybridization to the standard distribution of non-hybridized nanoparticles. | 02-13-2014 |
20140120539 | Systems and Methods for Bead-Free Detection of Nucleotides - Methods and systems of quantifying a target material in solution include detection of a size change of a hybridized nucleic acid complex, without the use of nanobeads. In particular, the examples include providing a plurality of nucleic acid fragments and a species-specific oligonucleotide tags, measuring the size of the nucleic acid fragments and/or oligonucleotides to predetermine a standard distribution of the solution(s), introducing the oligonucleotides in a solution containing nucleic acid target materials and/or non-target materials, and hybridizing the oligonucleotides with the species-specific target material if present in the solution. The size of the nucleic acid complexes in solution are then measured after hybridization, and the presence or non-presence of the species-specific target material is detected and/or quantified by comparing the measured size of the nucleic acid complexes after hybridization to the standard distribution. | 05-01-2014 |
20150070696 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO OBTAIN SUSPENDED PARTICLE INFORMATION - An apparatus for obtaining suspended particle information includes an optical array to divide light to a first path and a second path, a platform to orient a first and second container with either the first or second path, and a first and second photodetector to receive at least a direct illuminating component of the light of the first and second path after said light penetrates through the first and second container. A detector interface receives transmission signals from the first and second photodetectors of the direct illuminating component of the light after penetrating through the first and second container and a calculation engine computes the particle information based on a ratio of the received transmission signals. | 03-12-2015 |
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20150154558 | COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER METHODS FOR AUTOMATED ON-DEMAND CUSTOMIZABLE ASSEMBLING AND HIGH THROUGHPUT PRINTING OF DOCUMENTS - In some embodiments, the instant invention provides for a computer-implemented method that includes at least the following steps of: periodically receiving investment transactional data identifying investment transactions of a plurality of investors; automatically determining, based on the investment transactional data, a document to be mailed to each investor of the plurality of investors; automatically generating a delivery data for each mailing to be mailed to each investor of the plurality of investors, where the delivery data includes: bucslip data or trade confirmation data, assembling data, and unique production control bar code data generated based on the assembling data and an investment transaction identifier from the investment transactional data; and printing a unique production control bar code based on the unique production control bar code data, where the unique production control bar code is configured to be used for: assembling each mailing envelope, and tracking such mailing envelope. | 06-04-2015 |