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20120259776 | DYNAMIC PRE-QUALIFICATION - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for determining whether an account is eligible to participate in a banking service. In some embodiments, a method includes: (a) receiving information associated with an account; (b) determining, based at least partially on the information, that the account is eligible to participate in a banking service; and (c) presenting, in an electronic banking environment accessible to a holder of the account, an identifier associated with the banking service, where the presenting is based at least partially on the determining that the account is eligible. In some embodiments, the method further includes activating the banking service for the account. In some embodiments, the identifier is embodied as an input feature that enables the holder to enroll in the banking service. In other embodiments, the identifier is embodied as an input feature that enables the holder to use the banking service. | 10-11-2012 |
20120259778 | VIRTUAL ATM - Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems, methods and computer program products for processing transaction information associated with a mobile banking transaction. In some embodiments, a method includes: (a) receiving transaction information associated with a mobile banking transaction, where the mobile banking transaction is performed using a mobile device; (b) determining, based at least partially on the transaction information, that the mobile device is positioned at a particular location during the transaction; (c) determining, using a processor, that the particular location is associated with a virtual ATM; (d) designating the transaction for processing in accordance with one or more rules associated with the virtual ATM; and/or (e) processing the transaction based at least partially on the transaction information and in accordance with one or more rules associated with the virtual ATM. In some of these embodiments, the mobile banking transaction is a mobile deposit transaction. | 10-11-2012 |
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20130036082 | MULTIPLE IMPUTATION OF MISSING DATA IN MULTI-DIMENSIONAL RETAIL SALES DATA SETS VIA TENSOR FACTORIZATION - A system, method and computer program product provides for multiple imputation of missing data elements in retail data sets used for modeling and decision-support applications based on the multi-dimensional, tensor structure of the data sets, and a fast, scalable scheme is implemented that is suitable for large data sets. The method generates multiple imputations comprising a set of complete data sets each containing one of a plurality of imputed realizations for the missing data values in the original data set, so that the variability in the magnitudes of these missing data values can be captured for subsequent statistical analysis. The method is based on the multi-dimensional structure of the retail data sets incorporating tensor factorization, that in a preferred embodiment can be implemented using fast, scalable imputation methods suitable for large data sets, to obtain multiple complete data sets in which the original missing values are replaced by various imputed values. | 02-07-2013 |
20130151520 | INFERRING EMERGING AND EVOLVING TOPICS IN STREAMING TEXT - A method, system and computer program product for inferring topic evolution and emergence in a set of documents. In one embodiment, the method comprises forming a group of matrices using text in the documents, and analyzing these matrices to identify a first group of topics as evolving topics and a second group of topics as emerging topics. The matrices includes a first matrix X identifying a multitude of words in each of the documents, a second matrix W identifying a multitude of topics in each of the documents, and a third matrix H identifying a multitude of words for each of the multitude of topics. These matrices are analyzed to identify the evolving and emerging topics. In an embodiment, the documents form a streaming dataset, and two forms of temporal regularizers are used to help identify the evolving topics and the emerging topics in the streaming dataset. | 06-13-2013 |
20130151525 | INFERRING EMERGING AND EVOLVING TOPICS IN STREAMING TEXT - A method, system and computer program product for inferring topic evolution and emergence in a set of documents. In one embodiment, the method comprises forming a group of matrices using text in the documents, and analyzing these matrices to identify evolving topics and emerging topics. The matrices includes a matrix X identifying a multitude of words in each of the documents, a matrix W identifying a multitude of topics in each of the documents, and a matrix H identifying a multitude of words for each of the multitude of topics. These matrices are analyzed to identify the evolving and emerging topics. In an embodiment, two forms of temporal regularizers are used to help identify the evolving and emerging topics. In another embodiment, a two stage approach involving detection and clustering is used to help identify the evolving and emerging topics. | 06-13-2013 |
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20100276484 | STAGED TRANSACTION TOKEN FOR MERCHANT RATING - An e-wallet service allows a consumer to retrieve a list of merchants selling goods and services specified by the consumer, see reviews by other consumers who conducted transactions with the merchants on the retrieved list; select a merchant from the retrieved list and an account to pay for a staged transaction and a corresponding token for the staged transaction with the selected merchant, conduct the staged transaction with the merchant by the submission of the token to the merchant as form of payment; and use the token, after conducting the staged transaction with the selected merchant, to gain access to a social media portal and input the consumer's opinion about the selected merchant's performance of the staged transaction. | 11-04-2010 |
20120109804 | Social Network that enables lending and borrowing between components of the network using auction and reverse auction methods - A software application means comprising a social network for lending and borrowing funds and including a controller that provides a platform for contracting and funds transfer and whereby users bid in an auction platform either to lend or borrow. A means for creating and facilitating a chit fund whereby a group of users submit funds into a large fund after which bidding commences for a lesser amount than the final total value of the sum of user fund submissions and the lowest bidder receives the value of his bid, or in the alternative a prize with a set value that is analogous to the final total value of the user funds. | 05-03-2012 |
20140358704 | SECURED POINT-OF-SALE TRANSACTIONS - Systems, devices, and methods for secure transaction processing are provided. A point-of-transaction device may receive a selection of transaction parameters to establish and store a security rule. The point-of-transaction device may then receive a transaction request and confirm that the transaction request complies with the security rule. The point-of-transaction device may forward the security rule and the transaction request to a transaction security server that stores the security rule and further verifies that the transaction request complies with the security rule. The transaction security server may also forward at least a portion of the transaction request to a third party that further confirms an identity of the customer. | 12-04-2014 |
20140358778 | MULTI-LEVEL KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER (KYC) DATA COLLECTION AND VERIFICATION - Systems, devices, and methods for transaction processing are provided. A point-of-transaction device transmits a transaction request to a transaction information server. The transaction information server receives the transaction request, queries one or more storage records to confirm the identity of the customer to the transaction and to determine whether the customer is authorized to engage in the transaction. The transaction information server further establishes a record that ties the customer's identity to the transaction. If so, the transaction information server establishes a transaction identifier code and communicates the code to the point-of-transaction device. The point-of-transaction device communicates the transaction identifier code and at least a portion of the transaction request to a transaction authority. The transaction authority transmits a confirmation signal to the point-of-transaction device based on the transaction identifier code and the transaction request. | 12-04-2014 |
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20100027800 | Automatic Performance Optimization for Perceptual Devices - Systems and methods may be used to modify a controllable stimulus generated by a digital audio device in communication with a human user. An input signal is provided to the digital audio device. In turn, the digital audio device sends a stimulus based on that input signal to the human user, who takes an action, usually in the form of an output signal, to characterize the stimulus that the user receives, based on the user's perception. An algorithm, lookup table, or other procedure then determines a difference between the input signal and the output signal, and a perceptual model is constructed based at least in part on the difference. Thereafter, a new value for the parameter of the digital audio device is suggested based at least in part on the perceptual model. This process continues iteratively until the user's optimal device parameters are determined. | 02-04-2010 |
20100056950 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CREATING REDUCED TEST SETS USED IN ASSESSING SUBJECT RESPONSE TO STIMULI - A computer-implemented method for generating a test set for testing a subject using a computer system comprising logic-based processing circuitry is provided. The method includes the step of selecting one or more features from among a plurality of features, wherein a measurable effect on the subject of each feature selected is based on a predetermined threshold. The method also includes generating one or more classes of stimuli based on the selected features. The method further includes selecting stimuli from one or more of said classes for presenting to the subject. | 03-04-2010 |
20100056951 | SYSTEM AND METHODS OF SUBJECT CLASSIFICATION BASED ON ASSESSED HEARING CAPABILITIES - A method of assessing hearing characteristics of a subject is provided. The method includes determining a hearing capability of the subject based on responses of the subject to a series of sounds presented to the subject. Each sound corresponds to a presence, absence or irrelevance of a predetermined plurality of features. The method further includes assigning the subject to one of a predetermined plurality of classes based upon the responses of the subject, each of the plurality of classes being derived from hearing tests performed on a plurality of other subjects. | 03-04-2010 |
20100232613 | Systems and Methods for Remotely Tuning Hearing Devices - A method of tuning a hearing device includes sending a test signal to a model of a hearing device that may be remote from the actual hearing device being tuned. The test signal is encoded by the model and sent to the hearing device being tuned. The user of that hearing device sends a response signal based at least in part on the encoded test signal. This response is received and compared to the original test signal. Thereafter, an operational parameter is sent to the hearing device based on the comparison. | 09-16-2010 |
20100246837 | Systems and Methods for Tuning Automatic Speech Recognition Systems - A tuning system for tuning a speech recognition system includes a transmitter for sending a user response to a speech recognition system. The user response is based at least in part on a test stimulus that may be generated by the control system. A receiver receives a recognized response from the speech recognition system; this recognized response is based at least in part on the associated user response. An adjustment module adjusts at least one parameter of the speech recognition system based at least in part on at least one of the test stimulus, the associated user response, and the recognized response. | 09-30-2010 |
20100299148 | Systems and Methods for Measuring Speech Intelligibility - A method for measuring speech intelligibility includes inputting a speech waveform to a system. At least one acoustic feature is extracted from the waveform. From the acoustic feature, at least one phoneme is segmented. At least one acoustic correlate measure is extracted from the at least one phoneme and at least one intelligibility measure is determined. The at least one acoustic correlate measure is mapped to the at least one intelligibility measure. | 11-25-2010 |
20130136268 | AUTOMATIC PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION FOR PERCEPTUAL DEVICES - Systems and methods may be used to modify a controllable stimulus generated by a digital audio device in communication with a human user. An input signal is provided to the digital audio device. In turn, the digital audio device sends a stimulus based on that input signal to the human user, who takes an action, usually in the form of an output signal, to characterize the stimulus that the user receives, based on the user's perception. An algorithm then determines a difference between the input signal and the output signal, and a perceptual model is constructed based at least in part on the difference. Thereafter, a new value for the parameter of the digital audio device is suggested based at least in part on the perceptual model. This process continues iteratively until the algorithm finds the user's optimal device parameters. While this process is highly complex and time consuming, the algorithm successfully reaches at least a near optimal settings, if not the optimal, in a short time. | 05-30-2013 |
20130226574 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TUNING AUTOMATIC SPEECH RECOGNITION SYSTEMS - A tuning system for tuning a speech recognition system includes a transmitter for sending a user response to a speech recognition system. The user response is based at least in part on a test stimulus that may be generated by the control system. A receiver receives a recognized response from the speech recognition system; this recognized response is based at least in part on the associated user response. An adjustment module adjusts at least one parameter of the speech recognition system based at least in part on at least one of the test stimulus, the associated user response, and the recognized response. | 08-29-2013 |
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20090088319 | Synthesis of Gold Metal Oxide Catalysts for Catalytic Oxidation of Carbon Monoxide by Vapor Deposition of Ammonia - The present invention provides processes for synthesizing gold metal oxide catalysts and gold metal oxide catalysts synthesized according to the processes described herein. Methods of using the gold metal catalysts are also provided. | 04-02-2009 |
20090152101 | Processes for Fabrication of Gold-Aluminum Oxide and Gold-Titanium Oxide Nanocomposites for Carbon Monoxide Removal at Room Temperature - The present invention provides methods of making nanocomposite materials for carbon monoxide removal. Methods of using the nanocomposite materials for carbon monoxide removal are also provided. | 06-18-2009 |
20090238743 | GOLD-SILVER NANOCATALYSTS AND PROCESSES FOR SYNTHESIZING THE SAME - The present invention provides catalysts including similar proportions of gold and silver on a granular support and processes for making the same. Methods of using the catalysts in processes requiring the oxidation of carbon dioxide are also provided. | 09-24-2009 |
20110041861 | SEGMENTED SMOKING ARTICLE WITH INSULATION MAT - A cigarette includes lighting and mouth ends. It may include a smokable segment disposed at the lighting end. It also includes a mouth-end segment; an aerosol-generation system disposed between the lighting and mouth ends, which includes (i) a heat-generation segment adjacent the smokable segment, including a heat source configured to be activated by combustion of a smokable material and an insulation layer of a non-glass material that is woven, knit, or both, and (ii) an aerosol-generating segment with aerosol-forming material disposed between, but physically separate from, each of the heat generation segment and the mouth end; a piece of outer wrapping material that provides an overwrap around at least a portion of the aerosol-generating segment, the heat-generation segment, and at least a portion of the smokable segment; those segments being connected together by the overwrap to provide a cigarette rod; that is connected to the cigarette rod using tipping material. | 02-24-2011 |
20120042885 | SEGMENTED SMOKING ARTICLE WITH MONOLITHIC SUBSTRATE - A cigarette includes lighting and mouth ends. It may include a smokable segment disposed at the lighting end. It also includes a mouth-end segment; an aerosol-generation system disposed between the lighting and mouth ends, which includes (i) a heat-generation segment adjacent the smokable segment, including a heat source configured to be activated by combustion of a smokable material and an insulation layer, and (ii) an aerosol-generating segment including a monolithic substrate with aerosol-forming material disposed between, but physically separate from, each of the heat generation segment and the mouth end; a piece of outer wrapping material that provides an overwrap around at least a portion of the aerosol-generating segment, the heat-generation segment, and at least a portion of the smokable segment; those segments being connected together by the overwrap to provide a cigarette rod; that is connected to the cigarette rod using tipping material. | 02-23-2012 |
20130233329 | SEGMENTED SMOKING ARTICLE WITH FOAMED INSULATION MATERIAL - A cigarette includes lighting and mouth ends. It may include a smokable segment disposed at the lighting end. It also includes a mouth-end segment; an aerosol-generation system disposed between the lighting and mouth ends, which includes (i) a heat-generation segment adjacent the smokable segment, including a heat source configured to be activated by combustion of a smokable material and an insulation layer of a non-glass material that is woven, knit, or both, and (ii) an aerosol-generating segment with aerosol-forming material disposed between, but physically separate from, each of the heat generation segment and the mouth end; a piece of outer wrapping material that provides an overwrap around at least a portion of the aerosol-generating segment, the heat-generation segment, and at least a portion of the smokable segment; those segments being connected together by the overwrap to provide a cigarette rod; that is connected to the cigarette rod using tipping material. | 09-12-2013 |
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20100065075 | Method for Preparing Fuel Element For Smoking Article - The invention provides a method for making a fuel element for a smoking article comprising forming a combustible carbonaceous material into a fuel element adapted for use in a smoking article; incorporating a metal-containing catalyst precursor into the fuel element or onto the surface thereof to form a treated fuel element, the incorporating step occurring before, during, or after said forming step; and optionally heating or irradiating the treated fuel element at a temperature and for a time sufficient to convert the catalyst precursor to a catalytic metal compound. Examples of metal-containing catalyst precursors include iron nitrate, copper nitrate, cerium nitrate, cerium ammonium nitrate, manganese nitrate, magnesium nitrate, and zinc nitrate. Fuel elements treated according to the invention, and smoking articles including such fuel elements, are also provided. | 03-18-2010 |
20100122708 | Adsorbent Material Impregnated with Metal Oxide Component - The invention provides a modified adsorbent material impregnated with a metal oxide, which can be used in a filter element adapted for use in a smoking article. The modified adsorbent material exhibits increased filtration efficiency with respect to certain gas phase species of mainstream cigarette smoke. Exemplary adsorbent materials that can be modified according to the invention include activated carbon, molecular sieves, clays, ion exchange resins, activated aluminas, silica gels, meerschaum, and mixtures thereof. One example of a metal oxide is cerium oxide. Impregnation with a metal oxide can be accomplished by directly treating the adsorbent with a metal oxide or impregnating the adsorbent with a metal oxide precursor, such as cerium nitrate, followed by calcining the impregnated material to convert the precursor to the desired metal oxide. Methods of forming the modified adsorbent material and smoking article filters incorporating the modified adsorbent material are also provided. | 05-20-2010 |
20100125039 | Carbonaceous Material Having Modified Pore Structure - The invention provides a method of increasing the mesopore volume of a porous activated carbon, comprising coating a porous activated carbon with a metal oxide or metal oxide precursor to form a treated activated carbon; and calcining the treated activated carbon, in a dry atmosphere, for a time and at a temperature sufficient to increase the mesopore volume of the treated activated carbon. The invention also provides an activated carbon having a total mesopore volume of at least about 0.10 cc/g and less than about 0.25 cc/g, and a percentage of mesopore volume per total pore volume of at least about 15% and less than about 35%. Activated carbon modified according to the invention, cigarette filters incorporating such activated carbon, and smoking articles made with such filters are included in the invention. | 05-20-2010 |
20110180082 | METHOD FOR PREPARING FUEL ELEMENT FOR SMOKING ARTICLE - The invention provides a method for making a fuel element for a smoking article including the steps of mixing a metal-containing catalyst precursor with a filler material or graphite or a combination thereof to form a pre-treated fuel element component; optionally calcining the pre-treated fuel element component in order to convert the catalyst precursor to a catalytic metal compound; after the optional calcining step, combining the pre-treated fuel element component with a carbonaceous material and a binder to produce a fuel element composition; and forming the fuel element composition into a fuel element adapted for use in a smoking article. Examples of metal-containing catalyst precursors include iron nitrate, copper nitrate, cerium nitrate, cerium ammonium nitrate, manganese nitrate, magnesium nitrate, and zinc nitrate. Fuel elements treated according to the invention, and smoking articles including such fuel elements, are also provided. | 07-28-2011 |
20120037173 | FILTERED CIGARETTE INCORPORATING AN ADSORBENT MATERIAL - A filter element incorporating an adsorbent material is provided. The filter element may comprise a first section of filter material and a second section of filter material spaced apart to form a compartment therebetween. The compartment may be filled with one or more adsorbents or the compartment may be divided into two regions, wherein one compartment region is filled with an adsorbent and the other compartment region is either filled with an ion-exchange resin or remains empty. The section of filter material adjacent to the tobacco rod may include one or more channels therethrough for passaging smoke directly from the tobacco rod into the adsorbent-filled compartment. The mouth end section of filter material may contain a breakable capsule, wherein the breakable capsule is filled with a flavoring agent capable of altering the taste characteristics of mainstream smoke. | 02-16-2012 |
20120067360 | SEGMENTED SMOKING ARTICLE WITH SUBSTRATE CAVITY - A cigarette includes lighting and mouth ends. It may include a smokable segment disposed at the lighting end. It also includes a mouth-end segment; an aerosol-generation system disposed between the lighting and mouth ends, which includes (i) a heat-generation segment adjacent the smokable segment, including a heat source and an insulation layer and (ii) an aerosol-generating segment including a substrate, which may include tobacco pellets and aerosol-forming material disposed in a substrate cavity between the heat generation segment and the mouth end; a piece of outer wrapping material that provides an overwrap around at least a portion of the aerosol-generating segment, the heat-generation segment, and at least a portion of the smokable segment and includes a foil strip laminated thereon; those segments being connected together by the overwrap to provide a cigarette rod; that is connected to the mouth-end segment using tipping material. | 03-22-2012 |
20130255702 | SMOKING ARTICLE INCORPORATING A CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATE - The present invention provides a conductive substrate useful for Joule heating, such as in an electronic smoking article. Particularly, the invention provides a resistive heating element formed of a conductive substrate. The conductive substrate comprises an electrically conductive material and a carbonaceous additive, such as a binder material. The conductive substrate is carbonized in that it is subjected to calcining conditions to effectively reduce the carbonaceous additive to its carbon skeleton. It has been found that such carbonized substrate has surprisingly improved resistance properties in relation a substrate of the same formulation that is not carbonized. The carbonized substrate can include an aerosol precursor material. The formed resistive heating element can be included in an electronic smoking article to simultaneously provide resistive heating and aerosol formation with a single, unitary component. | 10-03-2013 |
20130255703 | METHOD FOR PREPARING FUEL ELEMENT FOR SMOKING ARTICLE - The invention provides a method for making a fuel element for a smoking article comprising forming a combustible carbonaceous material into a fuel element adapted for use in a smoking article; incorporating a metal-containing catalyst precursor into the fuel element or onto the surface thereof to form a treated fuel element, the incorporating step occurring before, during, or after said forming step; and optionally heating or irradiating the treated fuel element at a temperature and for a time sufficient to convert the catalyst precursor to a catalytic metal compound. Examples of metal-containing catalyst precursors include iron nitrate, copper nitrate, cerium nitrate, cerium ammonium nitrate, manganese nitrate, magnesium nitrate, and zinc nitrate. Fuel elements treated according to the invention, and smoking articles including such fuel elements, are also provided. | 10-03-2013 |
20140083439 | METHOD FOR PREPARING FUEL ELEMENT FOR SMOKING ARTICLE - The invention provides a method for making a fuel element for a smoking article including the steps of mixing a metal-containing catalyst precursor with a filler material or graphite or a combination thereof to form a pre-treated fuel element component; optionally calcining the pre-treated fuel element component in order to convert the catalyst precursor to a catalytic metal compound; after the optional calcining step, combining the pre-treated fuel element component with a carbonaceous material and a binder to produce a fuel element composition; and forming the fuel element composition into a fuel element adapted for use in a smoking article. Examples of metal-containing catalyst precursors include iron nitrate, copper nitrate, cerium nitrate, cerium ammonium nitrate, manganese nitrate, magnesium nitrate, and zinc nitrate. Fuel elements treated according to the invention, and smoking articles including such fuel elements, are also provided. | 03-27-2014 |
20150059780 | CARBON CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATE FOR ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE - The present disclosure provides components useful in heating, particularly heating of an aerosol precursor solution so as to vaporize the solution and form an aerosol. The disclosure particularly provides an electrically conductive, porous carbon heater. The heater may be combined with an aerosol precursor transport element that also is formed of carbon. The heater and transport element may form an atomizer that can be useful in an electronic smoking article, such as in a cartridge that is adapted for attachment to a control body. In some embodiments, the disclosure provides a cartridge of an electronic smoking article, the cartridge being formed substantially completely of carbon. | 03-05-2015 |
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20080292737 | Cemented Carbide with Ultra-Low Thermal Conductivity - A hard alloy material comprising tungsten carbide in an amount of less than 50 weight percent of the material, titanium carbide in an amount of at least about 30 weight percent, and a binder material of cobalt and nickel. In other aspects of the invention, molybdenum and/or chromium are included to further lower the thermal conductivity of the material. The thermal conductivity of the material of the invention is about 12 Watt/m° K or less. | 11-27-2008 |
20100129479 | PELLETIZING DIE PLATE, PELLETIZING DIE ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A pelletizing die plate is useful with a main die body with passageways. The pelletizing die plate includes a die plate body, which is made of a hard composite material. The hard composite material contains a low thermal conductivity matrix of hard matrix particles and an infiltrant alloy bonded to the hard matrix particles to form the hard composite material. The hard matrix particles includes between greater than zero and up to about 20 weight percent titanium carbide particles and the balance cast tungsten carbide particles. The infiltrant alloy contains at least one or more of nickel and copper. The hard matrix particles are between about 50 weight percent and about 70 weight percent of the hard composite material and the infiltrant alloy are between about 30 weight percent and about 50 weight percent of the hard composite material. The hard composite material has a thermal conductivity less than or equal to about 25 Watt/m° K. The die plate body has bores in alignment with the passageways in the main die body thereby forming continuations of the passageways of the main die body. A method of making a pelletizing die assembly that has the steps of: providing a main die body wherein the main die body having a first end face and a second end face, and a plurality of passageways extending through said main die body between said first and second end faces; placing a first mass of hard matrix particles on the second end face of the main die body; placing a second mass of infiltrant alloy on the first mass of hard matrix particles; heating the first mass and the second mass whereby the infiltrant alloy infiltrates the first mass to form a hard composite material comprising a solid mass of the hard matrix particles bonded together by the infiltrant alloy; and forming bores in the hard composite material to form a top die plate wherein the bores are in alignment with the passageways in the main die body. | 05-27-2010 |
20110195834 | Wear Resistant Two-Phase Binderless Tungsten Carbide and Method of Making Same - An ultrafine grain two-phase binderless tungsten carbide material is disclosed. The material contains, in weight percent, ditungsten carbide in the range of about 1 to about 10 percent, up to about 1.0 percent vanadium carbide and/or chromium carbide, up to about 0.2 percent cobalt, and the balance tungsten carbide, wherein the wear resistant material has a hardness of at least about 2,900 kg/mm | 08-11-2011 |
20120003488 | Carbide Pellets for Wear Resistant Applications - Carbide pellets including relatively small amounts of metallic binder are produced by steps of pressing, comminuting, shaping and sintering. The carbide pellets may be used as wear resistant hard facing materials that are applied to various types of tools. The carbide pellets provide improved mechanical properties such as hardness and abrasiveness while maintaining required levels of toughness and strength. | 01-05-2012 |
20120125694 | Matrix Powder System and Composite Materials and Articles Made Therefrom - The present invention includes a matrix powder system comprising one or more polycrystalline carbides, binderless carbides, or a combination thereof, a composite comprising the matrix powder system and a metal bond phase, a matrix bit body for a drill bit for oil and gas drilling made of this composite material, and a drill bit for oil and gas drilling comprising the matrix bit body and at least one cutter. The polycrystalline and/or binderless carbides may comprise carbides of W, Ti, V, Cr, Nb, Mo, Ta, Hf, Zr, or a combination thereof. The binderless carbides have less than 3 wt. % binder and the binderless and/or polycrystalline carbides may have a grain size of ≦15 μm and a hardness of ≧1900 HV (0.5 kgf). Additional ceramic components and/or metals may also be present in the matrix powder system. Alternatively, the composite material may be present on only a portion of the matrix bit body surface. | 05-24-2012 |
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20090261291 | Chemical-Mechanical Planarization Composition Having Benzenesulfonic Acid and Per-Compound Oxidizing Agents, and Associated Method for Use - A composition and associated method for chemical mechanical planarization (or other polishing) are described. The composition contains an abrasive, benzenesulfonic acid compound, a per-compound oxidizing agent, and water. The composition affords tunability of removal rates for metal, barrier layer materials, and dielectric layer materials in metal CMP processes. The composition is particularly useful in conjunction with the associated method for metal CMP applications (e.g., step 2 copper CMP processes). | 10-22-2009 |
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20110212866 | WATER-RICH STRIPPING AND CLEANING FORMULATION AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - The present invention relates to water-rich formulations and the method using same, to remove bulk photoresists, post-etched and post-ashed residues, residues from Al back-end-of-the-line interconnect structures, as well as contaminations. The formulation comprises: hydroxylamine; corrosion inhibitor containing a mixture of alkyl dihydroxybenzene and hydroxyquinoline; an alkanolamine, a water-soluble solvent or the combination of the two; and at least 50% by weight of water. | 09-01-2011 |
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20090077135 | FRAMEWORK FOR HANDLING BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS - Techniques are provided for freeing up resources before operations that change the resources have successfully completed. Resources are freed up by committing database transactions that perform portions of operations before the operations themselves have successfully completed. If the operations fail to complete successfully, then “compensation information” is used to remove the effects of the committed changes that were performed as part of the operation. Techniques are also provided for allowing database transactions to update values without retaining exclusive locks on those values. Operational constraints set forth conditions that must be satisfied before an update is allowed to proceed. If an attempt is made to update a particular value that has changes that may be undone, then the database server determines a plurality of “possible result values” for the particular value. If the possible result values satisfy the operational constraint conditions, then the update is allowed to proceed. | 03-19-2009 |
20100169966 | Resource description framework security - Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with resource description framework (RDF) security are described. One example method includes generating, based on sensitivity labels associated with the contents of a triple in an RDF record, a sensitivity label. The example method may also include comparing the sensitivity label to an access label associated with an entity requesting an action associated with the record to be performed. The example method may also include performing the action upon determining that the entity has sufficient permission to request the action. | 07-01-2010 |
20100268722 | Access control for graph data - Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with access control for graph data at the instance-level are described. One example method includes accepting data access constraints that are expressed as match and apply pattern pairs to enforce security policies. A user query on graph data with a security policy restricts the returned data to data that the user is authorized to access. For this purpose, a user query that includes query selection criteria corresponding to one or more match pattern criteria based on the resource referenced in the query is rewritten to include security conditions specified in the associated apply pattern to restrict access to the graph data. | 10-21-2010 |
20110136686 | SEQUENCE MATCHING ALLOWING FOR ERRORS - Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with sequence matching with no more than a number E errors are disclosed. A test fragment to be located within a target sequence with at most a number E errors is received. The test fragment is broken into E+1 test sub-fragments. If one test sub-fragment is located within the target sequence with no errors; a determination is made as to whether the other test sub-fragments are located within the target sequence adjacent to the one test sub-fragment with a total of at most E errors. If the other test sub-fragments are located within the target sequence adjacent the one test sub-fragment with at most E errors, a location of the test fragment within the target sequence is returned. | 06-09-2011 |
20120191682 | DATABASE SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES FOR HISTORY-ENABLED TABLES - Techniques for history enabling a table in a database system so that past versions of rows of the history-enabled table are available for temporal querying. The table is history enabled by adding a start time column to the table and creating a history table for the history-enabled table. The start time field's value in a row of the history-enabled table indicates when the contents of the row last changed. The rows of the history table are copies of rows of the history-enabled table that have been deleted or updated. The rows include end time fields whose values indicate when the row was updated or deleted. A history table's row thus indicates a period in which the history table's row was in the history-enabled table. Temporal queries are performed on a view which is the union of the history-enabled table and the history table. | 07-26-2012 |
20120303668 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRESENTING RDF DATA AS A SET OF RELATIONAL VIEWS - Disclosed is an approach for presenting RDF data as a set of relational views. By presenting the RDF data as relational views, this permits integrated access to the RDF-based data from relational tools. | 11-29-2012 |
20140214857 | PUBLISHING RDF QUADS AS RELATIONAL VIEWS - A method, system, and computer program product for transforming RDF quads to relational views. The method commences by receiving a named graph, the named graph comprising at least one RDF quad, and analyzing the named graph to produce analysis metadata. The method uses the analysis metadata to generate relational views. The method further comprises publishing a relational view in the form of a SPARQL query. The quality of the results can be quantitatively measured and reported by calculating a goodness score based at least in part on aspects of the relational view definitions. Several variants for transformation include generating relational view definitions formed using a named-graph strict variant, or a named-graph relaxed variant, or a named-graph agnostic variant. The transformations can form outputs responsive to characteristics or properties such as a number of classes, a number of single-valued properties, a number of nullability properties, or a number of type-uniformed ranges. | 07-31-2014 |
20140310260 | USING PERSISTENT DATA SAMPLES AND QUERY-TIME STATISTICS FOR QUERY OPTIMIZATION - Techniques for storing and querying graph data in a key-value store are provided. A graph statement (e.g., an RDF graph statement) includes a plurality of values, at least two of which correspond to nodes in a graph. A key is generated based on the graph statement. The key may be generated based on concatenating hash values that are generated based on the plurality of values. The key-value store stores the key. The value that corresponds to the key may be a null or empty value. In response to a graph query (e.g., in SPARQL) that includes one or more query patterns, each of which includes one or more values, a key is generated based on the one or more values and sent to the key-value store, which returns one or more other keys, each of which is a superset of the generated key. | 10-16-2014 |
20140310302 | STORING AND QUERYING GRAPH DATA IN A KEY-VALUE STORE - Techniques for storing and querying graph data in a key-value store are provided. A graph statement (e.g., an RDF graph statement) includes a plurality of values, at least two of which correspond to nodes in a graph. A key is generated based on the graph statement. The key may be generated based on concatenating hash values that are generated based on the plurality of values. The key-value store stores the key. The value that corresponds to the key may be a null or empty value. In response to a graph query (e.g., in SPARQL) that includes one or more query patterns, each of which includes one or more values, a key is generated based on the one or more values and sent to the key-value store, which returns one or more other keys, each of which is a superset of the generated key. | 10-16-2014 |
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20120019578 | CROSSTALK REDUCTION IN PIEZO PRINTHEAD - Crosstalk in a piezo printhead is reduced by storing a coefficient that expresses an amount of crosstalk between a first nozzle and an adjacent nozzle. A drive waveform voltage is pre-biased using the coefficient, and the pre-biased waveform is applied to a piezoelectric material of the first nozzle. | 01-26-2012 |
20120120138 | CROSSTALK REDUCTION IN PIEZO PRINTHEAD - Crosstalk in a piezo printhead is reduced by selecting an actuation signal for a nozzle, determining a time delay and a pulse width extension based on adjacent actuation signals of adjacent nozzles, and applying the time delay and pulse width extension to the actuation signal. | 05-17-2012 |
20120185186 | Temperature Sensing of Electric Batteries - Methods and apparatus are provided related to thermal protection of electrical batteries. A sensor senses the temperature of a battery and a corresponding digital signal is digitally derived. Date, time and temperature data are written to storage media. A time-rate-of-change of the battery's temperature is determined and used to establish operational periodicity. Stored digital data can be communicated to another entity, temperature or time-rate-of-change values used to trigger an alarm or system shut-down, and so on. Electronic circuitry toggles between an active mode and a power-conserving sleep mode in accordance with periodic operating schedule. | 07-19-2012 |
20130004811 | BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR - A battery temperature sensor may include a substrate and a thin film resistive temperature device (RTD). The substrate can be layered on a battery cell element. The battery cell element can be an anode, a cathode, and a separator between the anode and cathode used in a battery cell. The thin film resistive temperature device (RTD) on the flexible substrate can change resistance with a change in temperature. A battery cell housing can enclose the thin film RTD. | 01-03-2013 |
20130310998 | ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A measurement node is disclosed herein. An example of the measurement node includes a sensor to measure a parameter and a control module to govern operation of the sensor. The measurement node also includes a rechargeable power source to deliver energy to at least the sensor or the control module and an energy management system to regulate execution of tasks relating to the sensor to minimize total energy consumed from the rechargeable power source. An energy management system and a method for managing energy usage are also disclosed herein. | 11-21-2013 |
20140152726 | WAVEFORM SELECTION AND/OR SCALING FOR DRIVING NOZZLE OF FLUID-JET PRINTING DEVICE - A controller is for driving a nozzle of a fluid-jet printing device. The controller can select a waveform from a number of waveforms based at least on values for the nozzle. The controller can scale the waveform based on the values for the nozzle. The waveform drives the nozzle to cause the nozzle to eject fluid therefrom. | 06-05-2014 |
20140169252 | SENSOR NODE LOCATION-BASED POWER OPTIMIZATION - Sensor node location-based power consumption optimization employs an adjustable minimum detectable signal (MDS) level that is set based on a location of a sensor node relative to a location of a source of an event signal. The sensor node includes a sensor to respond to the event signal and an interface module to determine the sensor response to the event signal. The interface module has the adjustable MDS level and a power consumption that is a function of the adjustable MDS level. The adjustable MDS level is set to optimize power consumption. | 06-19-2014 |
20140204148 | INK LEVEL SENSOR AND RELATED METHODS - In an embodiment, a method of sensing an ink level includes applying a pre-charge voltage Vp to a sense capacitor to charge the sense capacitor with a charge Q | 07-24-2014 |
20140217984 | EXTENDING BATTERY LIFE FOR A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - Technology is described for extending battery life for a rechargeable battery. The method can include estimating a desired energy storage for the rechargeable battery in an electronic device during an operating time period. Expected active periods for the rechargeable battery can be determined. A defined charge voltage can be computed based on the desired energy storage and expected active periods of the rechargeable battery in the electronic device. In addition, the rechargeable battery can be charged to the defined charge voltage. | 08-07-2014 |
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20100034800 | COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING CELL DEATH AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention provides compounds and methods of their use in the detection of apoptosis and necrosis both in vitro and in vivo. Also provided are compounds and methods of their use in selective delivery of agents to cells undergoing apoptosis or necrosis. The compounds and methods are based on conjugates formed with a dehydrogenase such as lactate dehydrogenase, alcohol dehydrogenase, aldehyde dehydrogenase, and malate dehydrogenase. The compounds and methods are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions characterized by apoptosis, including cancer, cardiac disease, neurologic disease including stroke, and autoimmunity. The compounds and methods offer distinct advantages over corresponding compounds and methods based on Annexin V. Also provided are methods for screening for compounds that modulate, i.e., inhibit or promote, apoptosis. | 02-11-2010 |
20110168630 | GRAFT COPOLYMERS, METHODS FOR GRAFTING HYDROPHILIC CHAINS ONTO HYDROPHOBIC POLYMERS, AND ARTICLES THEREOF - The present invention relates to synthetic methods for grafting hydrophilic chains onto polymers, particularly hydrophobic polymers such as poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC), poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF), and chlorinated polypropylene (cPP). Resulting polymers include comb polymers which can have a microphase-separated structure of hydrophilic domains provided by the hydrophilic chains. Articles prepared from these comb polymers, particularly derived from PVDF, include membranes for water filtration in which the hydrophilic domains provide a pathway for water transport. PVC can be plasticized by grafting the PVC with hydrophilic chains. In addition, such articles, particularly articles having biomedical applications, can display anti-thrombogenic properties. | 07-14-2011 |
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20090108252 | Lateral two-terminal nanotube devices and method for their formation - An apparatus, system, and method are provided for a lateral two-terminal nanotube device configured to capture and generate energy, to store electrical energy, and to integrate these functions with power management circuitry. The lateral nanotube device can include a substrate, an anodic oxide material disposed on the substrate, and a column disposed in the anodic oxide material extending from one distal end of the anodic oxide material to another end of the anodic oxide material. The lateral nanotube device further can include a first material disposed within the column, and a second material disposed within the column. The first material fills a distal end of the column and gradiently decreases towards another distal end of the column along inner walls of the column. The second material fills the another distal end of the column and gradiently decreases towards the distal end of the column within the first material. | 04-30-2009 |
20110073827 | NANODEVICE ARRAYS FOR ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE, CAPTURE AND MANAGEMENT AND METHOD FOR THEIR FORMATION - An apparatus, system, and method are provided for a vertical two-terminal nanotube device configured to capture and generate energy, to store electrical energy, and to integrate these functions with power management circuitry. The vertical nanotube device can include a column disposed in an anodic oxide material extending from a first distal end of the anodic oxide material to a second distal end of the anodic oxide material. Further, the vertical nanotube device can include a first material disposed within the column, a second material disposed within the column, and a third material disposed between the first material and the second material. The first material fills the first distal end of the column and extends to the second distal end of the column along inner walls of the column. The second material fills the first distal end of the column and extends to the second distal end of the column within the first material. Both the first material and the second material are exposed at the first distal end of the column. | 03-31-2011 |
20150200058 | NANODEVICE ARRAYS FOR ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE, CAPTURE AND MANAGEMENT AND METHOD FOR THEIR FORMATION - An apparatus, system, and method are provided for a vertical two-terminal nanotube or microtube device configured to capture and generate energy, to store electrical energy, and to integrate these functions with power management circuitry. The vertical device can include a column disposed in a template material extending from one side of the template material to the other side of the template material. Further, the device can include a first material disposed within the column, a second material disposed within the column, and a third material disposed in the column. A variety of configurations, variations, and modifications are provided. | 07-16-2015 |
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20110081701 | SURGICAL COMPOSITIONS - The present disclosure relates to methods of cell encapsulation using multi-component hydrogels. The hydrogels may include a natural component having nucleophilic functional groups as well as an electrophilic component. In embodiments, at least one of the components may be branched, having drugs, antibodies, enzymes, and the like incorporated therein, which may react with at least one of the other components of the hydrogel. | 04-07-2011 |
20110087271 | Wound Closure Device - Biocompatible wound closure devices including an elongate body and a plug member are useful for wound repair. | 04-14-2011 |
20110087272 | Wound Closure Device - Biocompatible wound closure devices including an elongate body and a plug member are useful for wound repair. | 04-14-2011 |
20110293687 | HYDROGEL IMPLANTS WITH VARYING DEGREES OF CROSSLINKING - The present disclosure relates to a hydrogel composition and methods of using the same. The hydrogel composition may include precursors that react with each other upon contact as well as precursors that react upon contact with an initiator. In embodiments, the resulting hydrogels may have varying levels of crosslinking with both denser and less dense regions. | 12-01-2011 |
20120022495 | Molds For In Situ Forming Materials - An applicator for use in tissue repair is provided. The applicator includes a base configured to dispense a material and an applicator tip operably connected to the base. The applicator tip includes a body having a distal end configured to engage a tissue defect and a mold disposed about the body configured to engage tissue about the tissue defect. The mold is configured to be selectively positioned about the distal end of the body between at least a first position and a second position to deposit material to form at least a first layer and a second layer. Also provided are applicator tips, methods and kits for tissue repair. | 01-26-2012 |
20130245677 | Closure Tape Dispenser - A surgical portal apparatus includes a sleeve having a proximal end and a distal end that extends along a longitudinal axis, and a surgical tape. The sleeve includes an inner wall defining an internal longitudinal passageway dimensioned for permitting passage of a surgical object therethrough and an outer wall configured for positioning against tissue. The inner and outer walls define at least a partial annular space therebetween, the annular space being in fluid communication with an opening in the outer wall. The surgical tape includes a body portion retained within the annular space of the sleeve and a leading tab extendable through the opening in the outer wall of the sleeve. The surgical tape has a first surface and a second surface, each of the first and second surfaces having at least one of tissue reactive functional groups and self-reactive functional groups. | 09-19-2013 |
20140114350 | WOUND CLOSURE DEVICE - Biocompatible wound closure devices including an elongate body and a plug member are useful for wound repair. | 04-24-2014 |
20140271613 | Surgical Compositions - The present disclosure relates to multi-component hydrogels. The hydrogels may include a natural component having nucleophilic functional groups as well as an electrophilic component. In embodiments, at least one of the components may be branched, having drugs, antibodies, enzymes, and the like incorporated therein, which may react with at least one of the other components of the hydrogel. Hydrogels of the present disclosure may be used to deliver bioactive agents and/or cells to a patient. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276998 | Port Site Closure - A closure device for port site closure is provided. The closure device includes an end effector having a top surface and a bottom surface. A stem extends upwardly from a midsection of the top surface of the end effector. The stem has a free end, a distal end, and a middle portion therebetween. An attachment member extends from the distal end of the stem and is fixedly attached to the top surface of the end effector. The attachment member has a width smaller than a width of the distal end. At least one notch is defined by a gap between the distal end of the stem and the top surface of the end effector. | 09-18-2014 |
20150024022 | HYDROGEL IMPLANTS WITH VARYING DEGREES OF CROSSLINKING - The present disclosure relates to a hydrogel composition and methods of using the same. The hydrogel composition may include precursors that react with each other upon contact as well as precursors that react upon contact with an initiator. In embodiments, the resulting hydrogels may have varying levels of crosslinking with both denser and less dense regions. | 01-22-2015 |
20150039027 | Tissue Fixation Device - A tissue fixation device includes an elongated body extending between a proximal portion and a distal portion including a plurality of barbed loops. The elongated body, proximal portion, and distal portion are provided in a variety of configurations depending upon the performance requirements desired of the tissue fixation device for the envisaged application of use. | 02-05-2015 |
20150051642 | Tissue Fixation Device - A tissue fixation device includes an elongated body extending between a distal portion including a barbed loop, and a proximal portion including a blunt tip. The elongated body, proximal portion, and distal portion are provided in a variety of configurations depending upon the performance requirements desired of the tissue fixation device for the envisaged application of use. | 02-19-2015 |
20150066078 | Looped Tissue Fixation Device - A tissue fixation device includes a barbed body in a general figure eight configuration including a first loop intersecting a second loop. The barbed body may include a third loop at a proximal end thereof, and/or a pledget at a distal end thereof. The configuration of the tissue fixation device may vary depending upon the performance requirements desired of the tissue fixation device for the envisaged application of use. | 03-05-2015 |
20150073473 | Tissue Fixation Device - A tissue fixation device includes an elongated body defining a longitudinal axis and including a proximal end and a distal end. At least two barbed segments diverge distally away from the distal end of the elongated body and a pledget is disposed at distal ends of the barbed segments. The elongated body, barbed segments, and pledget are provided in a variety of configurations depending upon the performance requirements desired of the tissue fixation device for the envisaged application of use. | 03-12-2015 |
20150122870 | POWERED SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE - An end effector includes first and second jaw members moveable relative to one another. Each of the first and second jaw members including a tissue contacting surface opposing the tissue contacting surface of the other jaw member. The end effector includes a detection assembly that is disposed within the first or second jaw member that is configured to detect an attribute of tissue between the first and second jaw members. The detection assembly may include a light source configured to emit light towards tissue between the first and second jaw members or may include an ultrasound transducer configured to emit ultrasound energy towards tissue between the first and second jaw members. | 05-07-2015 |
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20080305114 | HUMAN ANTIBODIES THAT BIND HUMAN IL-12 AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING - Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention. | 12-11-2008 |
20090175857 | Human Antibodies That Bind Human IL-12 And Methods For Producing - Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention. | 07-09-2009 |
20090269302 | HUMAN ANTIBODIES THAT BIND HUMAN IL-12 AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING - Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention. | 10-29-2009 |
20090311241 | Human antibodies that bind human IL-12 and methods for producing - Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention. | 12-17-2009 |
20110123544 | HUMAN ANTIBODIES THAT BIND HUMAN IL-12 AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING - Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention. | 05-26-2011 |
20120201831 | HUMAN ANTIBODIES THAT BIND HUMAN IL-12 AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING - Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention. | 08-09-2012 |
20120213792 | HUMAN ANTIBODIES THAT BIND HUMAN IL-12 AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING - Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention. | 08-23-2012 |
20120244168 | HUMAN ANTIBODIES THAT BIND HUMAN IL-12 AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING - Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention. | 09-27-2012 |
20120308514 | HUMAN ANTIBODIES THAT BIND HUMAN IL-12 AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING - Human antibodies, preferably recombinant human antibodies, that specifically bind to human interleukin-12 (hIL-12) are disclosed. Preferred antibodies have high affinity for hIL-12 and neutralize hIL-12 activity in vitro and in vivo. An antibody of the invention can be a full-length antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the invention are useful for detecting hIL-12 and for inhibiting hIL-12 activity, e.g., in a human subject suffering from a disorder in which hIL-12 activity is detrimental. Nucleic acids, vectors and host cells for expressing the recombinant human antibodies of the invention, and methods of synthesizing the recombinant human antibodies, are also encompassed by the invention. | 12-06-2012 |
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20080282483 | Method for Selecting Desired level of Dye Loading and Controlling Loading of Polymer Microparticles - Solute-loaded polymer microparticles are obtained by immersing microparticles in a bath comprising a selected solute dissolved in a ternary solvent system. A first solvent of the ternary system is a strong solvent for both the solute and the polymer from which the microparticle was formed. A second solvent is a weak solvent or non-solvent for the solute and the polymer (tuning solvent). A third solvent is a weak solvent or non-solvent for the solute and polymer, but serves as a co-solvent with respect to the first and second solvents in that it is miscible with both the first and second solvents. The amount of solute incorporated into the microparticles is controlled by adjusting the ratio of solute with respect to the microparticle polymer, and by adjusting the composition of the ternary solvent system, principally the amount of tuning solvent. The method is particularly useful for providing libraries of combinatorially encoded microparticles containing distinguishable dye loadings, particularly distinguishable fluorescent dye loadings. | 11-20-2008 |
20120220715 | Method For Selecting Desired Level Of Dye Loading And Controlling Loading Of Polymer Microparticles - Solute-loaded polymer microparticles are obtained by immersing microparticles in a bath comprising a selected solute dissolved in a ternary solvent system. A first solvent of the ternary system is a strong solvent for both the solute and the polymer from which the microparticle was formed. A second solvent is a weak solvent or non-solvent for the solute and the polymer (tuning solvent). A third solvent is a weak solvent or non-solvent for the solute and polymer, but serves as a co-solvent with respect to the first and second solvents in that it is miscible with both the first and second solvents. The amount of solute incorporated into the microparticles is controlled by adjusting the ratio of solute with respect to the microparticle polymer, and by adjusting the composition of the ternary solvent system, principally the amount of tuning solvent. The method is particularly useful for providing libraries of combinatorially encoded microparticles containing distinguishable dye loadings, particularly distinguishable fluorescent dye loadings. | 08-30-2012 |
20130288920 | MULTIANALYTE MOLECULAR ANALYSIS USING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC RANDOM PARTICLE ARRAYS - The present invention provides a method for the generation of novel libraries of encoded magnetic particles from sub-libraries of by the generation of novel sub-libraries of magnetic nanoparticles and encoded particles. The sub-libraries are functionalized on demand are useful in the formation of arrays. The present invention is especially useful for performing multiplexed (parallel) assays for qualitative and/or quantitative analysis of binding interations of a number of analyte molecules in a sample. | 10-31-2013 |
20150024974 | MULTIANALYTE MOLECULAR ANALYSIS USING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC RANDOM PARTICLE ARRAYS - The present invention provides a method for the generation of novel libraries of encoded magnetic particles from sub-libraries of by the generation of novel sub-libraries of magnetic nanoparticles and encoded particles. The sub-libraries are functionalized on demand are useful in the formation of arrays. The present invention is especially useful for performing multiplexed (parallel) assays for qualitative and/or quantitative analysis of binding interations of a number of analyte molecules in a sample. | 01-22-2015 |
20150126407 | ARRAYS OF MICROPARTICLES AND METHODS OF PREPARATION THEREOF - This invention provides high unit density arrays of microparticles and methods of assembling such arrays. The microparticles in the arrays may be functionalized with chemical or biological entities specific to a given target analyte. The high unit density arrays of this invention are formed on chips which may be combined to form multichip arrays according to the methods described herein. The chips and/or multichip arrays of this invention are useful for chemical and biological assays. | 05-07-2015 |
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20080258875 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION FUNCTIONALITY COUPLED TO ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE SIGNAGE - The present disclosure relates to multiple embodiments of a signage having radio-frequency responsive features, methods of making and using the signage, and the performance characteristics of the signage. These embodiments include a cutout, aperture, or opening in an electrically conductive sign into which or adjacent to which is placed an RFID tag or chip. | 10-23-2008 |
20090085746 | Signal line structure for a radio-frequency identification system - The invention provides one or more signal line structures that produce an electromagnetic field having a magnitude of at least an interrogation threshold of a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag for a substantial portion of an interrogation region. The signal lines may be made from copper and laid across a shelf in a storage area. The electromagnetic field may cause the tag to backscatter radio frequency (RF) signals to an RFID reader via the signal line. | 04-02-2009 |
20090085750 | Extended RFID tag - The invention is directed to an extended radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag. The extended RFID tag includes an ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID tag having a dipole antenna attached to a first surface of a substrate. The extended RFID tag further includes an antenna extension attached to the UHF RFID tag and overlapping at least a portion of the dipole antenna for electromagnetically coupling the antenna extension and the dipole antenna in operation. The extended RFID tag further includes an insulator positioned between the dipole antenna and the antenna extension to electrically isolate the dipole antenna from the antenna extension. | 04-02-2009 |
20090207026 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TAG INCLUDING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL LOOP ANTENNA - This disclosure describes a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag that includes a three-dimensional (3D) loop antenna. The 3D loop antenna includes a first conductive portion having a length and width that substantially exceed a thickness. The length and width of the first conductive portion substantially lie in a first plane. The 3D loop antenna includes a second conductive portion having a length and width that substantially exceed a thickness. The length and width of the second conductive portion substantially lie in a second plane that is substantially parallel to the first plane. An RFID circuit electrically connected to the loop antenna excites a current through the first and second conductive portions in a current loop that lies in a third plane that is not substantially parallel to the first and second planes. In some instances the third plane may be substantially perpendicular to the first and second planes. | 08-20-2009 |
20090207027 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) TAG INCLUDING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL LOOP ANTENNA - This disclosure describes a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag that includes a three-dimensional (3D) loop antenna. The 3D loop antenna includes a first conductive portion having a length and width that substantially exceed a thickness. The length and width of the first conductive portion substantially lie in a first plane. The 3D loop antenna includes a second conductive portion having a length and width that substantially exceed a thickness. The length and width of the second conductive portion substantially lie in a second plane that is substantially parallel to the first plane. An RFID circuit electrically connected to the loop antenna excites a current through the first and second conductive portions in a current loop that lies in a third plane that is not substantially parallel to the first and second planes. In some instances the third plane may be substantially perpendicular to the first and second planes. | 08-20-2009 |
20090321529 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION FUNCTIONALITY COUPLED TO ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE SIGNAGE - The present disclosure relates to multiple embodiments of a signage having radio-frequency responsive features, methods of making and using the signage, and the performance characteristics of the signage. These embodiments include a cutout, aperture, or opening in an electrically conductive element into which or adjacent to which is placed an RFID tag or chip. | 12-31-2009 |
20100123553 | RFID TAG ANTENNA WITH CAPACITIVELY OR INDUCTIVELY COUPLED TUNING COMPONENT - This disclosure describes RFID tags designed to provide improved impedance matching capabilities. An RFID tag may include a radiating component and a tuning component located on different layers of the RFID tag. The radiating component and tuning component are located proximate to one another to provide a proximate coupling (e.g., an inductive and/or capacitive coupling). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the radiating component of a first layer overlaps at least a portion of the tuning component of a second layer, resulting in a proximate coupling. The tuning component may be used for tuning the antenna, e.g., matching an impedance of the radiating element and an IC chip electrically connected to the tuning component. Because the radiating element does not have to be designed to match impedances, the radiating element may be designed to provide better gain, polarization purity, larger radar cross section or other antenna parameters. | 05-20-2010 |
20100176971 | RFID PACKAGING AND ATTACHMENT METHODS AND DEVICES - One exemplary electrically conductive, RFID-enabled signage includes (1) an electrically conductive article including an opening and (2) an assembled device that is coupled to the electrically conductive article to provide RFID functionality to the electrically conductive article. One exemplary kit includes (1) an RFID IC arrangement including conductive leads adjacent to an integrated circuit; (2) an insert attached to the RFID IC arrangement; and (3) an attachment device capable of attaching the RFID IC arrangement-insert combination to an electrically conductive signage such that the RFID IC arrangement is positioned to span at least a portion of an opening in the signage and to electrically couple the integrated circuit to the electrically conductive signage. One exemplary method involves providing an assembled device including and RFID IC arrangement and an insert and coupling the assembled device with an electrically conductive signage. | 07-15-2010 |
20130264390 | Transparent Micropatterned RFID Antenna and Articles Incorporating Same - Antennas suitable for use in RFID devices include an insulating substrate and a first conductive micropattern disposed on or in the substrate, the first conductive micropattern defining a contiguous mesh conductor. The first conductive micropattern forms an antenna responsive to at least a frequency of 915 MHz, and includes interconnected traces having a trace width in a range from 0.5 to 20 microns. Furthermore, the first conductive micropattern is characterized by an open area fraction of at least 80% or 90%. RFID devices include such an antenna and an integrated circuit configured to transmit and receive signals using the antenna. Cards, such as financial transaction cards or identification cards, include such an antenna carried by a card layer. | 10-10-2013 |