Kim, IL
Alice L. Kim, Dunlap, IL US
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20110089655 | Wheel Speed Sensing System and Method - An improved speed sensing system is disclosed for a machine, such as a truck, that has an axle with an end and an axis. The machine further includes a sensor non-rotatably coupled to the end of the axle and coaxial with the axis. A wheel hub is rotatably coupled to the axle and a wheel cover is coupled to the wheel hub. The machine further includes a magnet coaxially disposed with the axis and coupled to the wheel cover for rotation about the axis as the wheel rotates. The sensor generates signals based on the rotational speed of the magnet and the wheel. For non-rotating axles that are solid or include solid spindles, a passageway for a communication line between the sensor and electronic control module (ECM) may be easily drilled thereby making the disclosed system easy to add to an existing machine or vehicle. | 04-21-2011 |
Byung J. Kim, Champaign, IL US
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20090293725 | STEADY STATE TRACKING DESORPTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A preferred embodiment steady state tracking desorption system achieves steady tracking of either a fixed sorbate output set point, or a set point that changes over time. The system includes an electrically heated thermal adsorption/desorption device. A temperature sensor senses the temperature of an adsorbent material within the adsorption/desorption device. A sorbate sensor senses a sorbate level from an outlet of the adsorption/desorption device. A power sensor senses the power supplied by the desorption device. A controller interprets levels sensed by the temperature sensor, the sorbate sensor and the power sensor and provides a signal to achieve steady set point tracking of a sorbate level from the outlet of the adsorption/desorption device. | 12-03-2009 |
Chong S Kim, Glenview, IL US
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20110147785 | SURFACE MOUNT LED AND HOLDER - A surface mount LED for attaching an LED to a substrate using a conventional reflow soldering technique. The surface mount LED according to this invention includes an LED and a holder. The LED includes a plurality of leads. The holder supports the LED and includes a plurality of feet arranged at approximately equal intervals around the perimeter of a base of the holder. Each lead is wrapped around a respective foot. The resulting wrapped lead forms a contact point corresponding with a solder pad layout for attaching the surface mount LED to a substrate. | 06-23-2011 |
Dae Hyeong Kim, Champaign, IL US
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20100002402 | Stretchable and Foldable Electronic Devices - Disclosed herein are stretchable, foldable and optionally printable, processes for making devices and devices such as semiconductors, electronic circuits and components thereof that are capable of providing good performance when stretched, compressed, flexed or otherwise deformed. Strain isolation layers provide good strain isolation to functional device layers. Multilayer devices are constructed to position a neutral mechanical surface coincident or proximate to a functional layer having a material that is susceptible to strain-induced failure. Neutral mechanical surfaces are positioned by one or more layers having a property that is spatially inhomogeneous, such as by patterning any of the layers of the multilayer device. | 01-07-2010 |
20100052112 | Printable, Flexible and Stretchable Diamond for Thermal Management - Various heat-sinked components and methods of making heat-sinked components are disclosed where diamond in thermal contact with one or more heat-generating components are capable of dissipating heat, thereby providing thermally-regulated components. Thermally conductive diamond is provided in patterns capable of providing efficient and maximum heat transfer away from components that may be susceptible to damage by elevated temperatures. The devices and methods are used to cool flexible electronics, integrated circuits and other complex electronics that tend to generate significant heat. Also provided are methods of making printable diamond patterns that can be used in a range of devices and device components. | 03-04-2010 |
20110230747 | IMPLANTABLE BIOMEDICAL DEVICES ON BIORESORBABLE SUBSTRATES - Provided herein are implantable biomedical devices and methods of administering implantable biomedical devices, making implantable biomedical devices, and using implantable biomedical devices to actuate a target tissue or sense a parameter associated with the target tissue in a biological environment. | 09-22-2011 |
20120157804 | High-Speed, High-Resolution Electrophysiology In-Vivo Using Conformal Electronics - Provided herein are biomedical devices and methods of making and using biomedical devices for sensing and actuation applications. For example, flexible and/or stretchable biomedical devices are provided including electronic devices useful for establishing in situ conformal contact with a tissue in a biological environment. The invention includes implantable electronic devices and devices administered to the surfaces(s) of a target tissue, for example, for obtaining electrophysiology data from a tissue such as cardiac, brain tissue or skin. | 06-21-2012 |
20130041235 | Flexible and Stretchable Electronic Systems for Epidermal Electronics - Provided herein are skin-mounted biomedical devices and methods of making and using biomedical devices for sensing and actuation applications. For example, flexible and/or stretchable biomedical devices are provided, including electronic devices useful for establishing conformal contact with the skin of a subject. Devices disclosed herein can comprise a plurality of sensing and/or actuating devices provided as part of a skin-mounted flexible or stretchable electronic circuit. | 02-14-2013 |
20130072775 | Conformable Actively Multiplexed High-Density Surface Electrode Array for Brain Interfacing - Provided are methods and devices for interfacing with brain tissue, specifically for monitoring and/or actuation of spatio-temporal electrical waveforms. The device is conformable having a high electrode density and high spatial and temporal resolution. A conformable substrate supports a conformable electronic circuit and a barrier layer. Electrodes are positioned to provide electrical contact with a brain tissue. A controller monitors or actuates the electrodes, thereby interfacing with the brain tissue. In an aspect, methods are provided to monitor or actuate spatio-temporal electrical waveform over large brain surface areas by any of the devices disclosed herein. | 03-21-2013 |
20140140020 | Stretchable and Foldable Electronic Devices - Disclosed herein are stretchable, foldable and optionally printable, processes for making devices and devices such as semiconductors, electronic circuits and components thereof that are capable of providing good performance when stretched, compressed, flexed or otherwise deformed. Strain isolation layers provide good strain isolation to functional device layers. Multilayer devices are constructed to position a neutral mechanical surface coincident or proximate to a functional layer having a material that is susceptible to strain-induced failure. Neutral mechanical surfaces are positioned by one or more layers having a property that is spatially inhomogeneous, such as by patterning any of the layers of the multilayer device. | 05-22-2014 |
Darrick S.h.l. Kim, Schaumburg, IL US
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20090304827 | Combinations of Ingredients Having Synergistic Anti-Inflammatory Effects - Nutritional supplement compositions comprising selected herbs and/or herbal constituents thereof that provide synergistic anti-inflammatory effects are disclosed. | 12-10-2009 |
20090314308 | Germicidal Floor, Germicidal Foot, And Hand Cleaning System - A device for simultaneously cleaning hands and feet comprises a first housing and a second housing connected by a pole. An ultraviolet light source and a light reflector is disposed within each of the first and second housings. The ultraviolet light sources and light reflectors are adapted to direct ultraviolet light waves onto the hands and feet of an individual user of the device. The light waves kill or deactivate harmful germs or transmissible diseases disposed on the hands and/or carried by the feet or the socks of the individual, thereby preventing the harmful germs or transmissible diseases from spreading and causing harm to other individuals or animals. | 12-24-2009 |
20100048957 | METHOD TO PREPARE PURE CURCUMIN - This invention describes a preparation of at least 99% by weight pure curcumin from less pure grades of curcumin utilizing phenol protecting groups to favor a selective recrystallization of curcumin in the presence of demethoxycurcumin and bis-demethoxycurcumin and other curcuminoids of minor composition. | 02-25-2010 |
Darrick S. H. L. Kim, Schaumburg, IL US
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20080310996 | Germicidal Floor System (GFS) - A device for cleaning feet, socks, or shoes comprises a housing, a target surface, and at least one ultraviolet light source. The target surface is supported by the housing and is adapted to be walked upon by an individual. The at least one ultraviolet light source is supported by the housing and adapted to direct ultraviolet light waves onto the target surface such that the ultraviolet light waves interact with the feet of the individual walking upon the target surface. The light waves kill or deactivate harmful germs or transmissible diseases disposed on the target surface, or carried by the feet or the socks of the individual, thereby preventing the harmful germs from spreading and causing harm to other individuals or animals. | 12-18-2008 |
David Jaewook Kim, Glenview, IL US
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20110084183 | FRAMELESS DISPLAY STAND - A card holder has at least one slot into which cards and/or photos may be inserted. The card holder may include two curved slots that may provide vertical stability to a card inserted in one of the curved slots. The card holder may include a straight slot that may be used to accommodate thicker card stock paper. The slots in the card holder may have teeth to help grip the card/photo more securely to keep them in place. When not in use, the card holders may conveniently and securely stack on top of each other for storage. | 04-14-2011 |
Dennis A. Kim, Palatine, IL US
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20090123632 | Structured Glycerol Esters Useful As Edible Moisture Barriers - Lipid compositions are provided that are effective as edible moisture barriers for reducing moisture migration between food components. The lipid compositions include a mixture of structured glycerol ester (SGE) compositions bearing short chain (two to four carbons), medium chain (six to twelve carbons), and saturated long chain (fourteen to twenty-two carbons) fatty acid residues. The SGE compositions of the invention are reduced calorie and fully saturated, contain essentially zero trans-unsaturated fatty acids, and contain components present in stable alpha crystal forms. | 05-14-2009 |
Dennis Ann Kim, Palatine, IL US
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20080283483 | Container With Improved Release Properties - A container that has improved release properties for a viscous material configured to minimize residual material remaining in the container upon normal use thereof and also generally maintains the physical stability of a material in the container. The container includes a coating applied to a portion of the inner surfaces thereof that is effective to provide the improved release properties. | 11-20-2008 |
20080286480 | Method For Forming A Container With Improved Release Properties - A method of forming a container that has improved release properties for a viscous material configured to minimize residual material remaining in the container upon normal use thereof and also generally maintains the physical stability of a material in the container. The method includes applying a coating to a portion of the inner surfaces of a container in an amount effective to provide the improved release properties. | 11-20-2008 |
20130236621 | Composition And Method To Suppress Whey Flavor - A whey containing composition having a reduced whey flavor is provided. The composition includes whey and about 0.01 ppm to about 10 ppm thaumatin. | 09-12-2013 |
20140127378 | Anti-Boil-Over Compositions And Methods For Microwave Oven Cooking Of Dry Pasta - Anti-boil-over compositions and methods are provided that significantly reduce boil-over during microwave oven cooking of pasta relative similar pasta and water mixtures such that oversized containers are not required. Thus, when prepared using limited volume container, the container of cooked pasta appears full. | 05-08-2014 |
Donghyun Kim, Des Plaines, IL US
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20090164661 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTING AN OPTIMAL AUTHORITIVE NAME SERVER - A system and method for selecting an optimal authoritative name server includes global authoritative name servers and regional authoritative name servers. The local name server receives a request for target objects from a client, The local name server inquires one of the global authoritative name servers about an IP address of a requested domain. The selected global authoritative name server initially responds to the local name server. For subsequent requests, the selected global authoritative name server guides the local name server to inquire one of the regional authoritative name servers by providing a new authoritative name server list including a group of regional authoritative name servers designated to serve a network location of the local name server. The system and method for selecting the optimal authoritative name server may have practical applications in a content delivery network system. | 06-25-2009 |
Donghyun Kim, Chicago, IL US
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20080208961 | Parallel retrieval system - In a parallel retrieval method for a web request to a particular web host from a client, a request for a target object is redirected to a best agent. The request for the target object is sent according to a designated domain name for agents instead of a domain name of the particular web host. The target object includes a first object and a second object. At the best agent, the request for the first object is associated with a domain name of a first server and the request for the second object is associated with a domain name of a second server. The request for the first object is sent to the first server and the request for the second object is sent to the second server. The client obtains in parallel, the first object from the first server and the second object from the second server. | 08-28-2008 |
Dongshin Kim, Champaign, IL US
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20100254830 | Magnetically driven micro-pumping method using external rotating stirrer - A device and method for conducting peristaltic pumping of a fluid in a body is provided. The body includes a channel having an input and an output and being partially defined by a flexible layer. A plurality of contacts are spaced along the layer and the channel is filled with the fluid. The plurality of spaced contacts is magnetically coupled to a magnetic field in sequence so as to translate peristaltic motion to the layer thereby pumping the fluid through the channel. | 10-07-2010 |
Do Young Kim, Urbana, IL US
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20100168404 | Metal Complex Compositions and Methods for Making Metal-Containing Films - The present invention provides compositions of matter useful as deposition agents for making structures, including thin film structures and hard coatings, on substrates and features of substrates. In an embodiment, for example, the present invention provides metal complexes having one or more diboranamide or diboranaphosphide ligands that are useful as chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and/or atomic layer deposition (ALD) precusors for making thin film structures and coatings. Metal complex CVD precursors are provided that possess volitilities sufficiently high so as to provide dense, smooth and homogenous thin films and coatings. | 07-01-2010 |
20130129593 | Metal Complex Compositions and Methods for Making Metal-Containing Films - The present invention provides compositions of matter useful as deposition agents for making structures, including thin film structures and hard coatings, on substrates and features of substrates. In an embodiment, for example, the present invention provides metal complexes having one or more diboranamide or diboranaphosphide ligands that are useful as chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and/or atomic layer deposition (ALD) precusors for making thin film structures and coatings. Metal complex CVD precursors are provided that possess volitilities sufficiently high so as to provide dense, smooth and homogenous thin films and coatings. | 05-23-2013 |
Franklin Kim, Wadsworth, IL US
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20090169807 | LANGMUIR-BLODGETT NANOSTRUCTURE MONOLAYERS - Methods for assembly of monolayers of nanoparticles using the Langmuir-Blodgett technique, as well as monolayers, assemblies, and devices are described. The surface properties of these monolayers are highly reproducible and well-defined as compared to other systems. These monolayers can readily be used for molecular detection in either an air-borne or a solution environment, and sensors using the monolayer could have significant implications in chemical and biological warfare detection, national and global security, as well as in medical detection applications. | 07-02-2009 |
Franklin J. Kim, Wadsworth, IL US
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20110076467 | High-Throughput Imaging of Graphene Based Sheets by Fluorescence Quenching Microscopy and Applications of Same - A method for imaging a graphene-based film. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of providing a graphene-based film on a surface of a medium; forming a fluorescent coating over the graphene-based film to form a sample; illuminating the sample with light of a specific wavelength or wavelengths, which is absorbed by the fluorescent coating to cause the fluorescent coating to emit light of wavelengths longer than that of the absorbed light, which is quenched by the graphene-based film such that a visibility contrast is formed between the graphene-based film and the fluorescent coating; and imaging the graphene-based film from the visibility contrast. | 03-31-2011 |
Franklin J. Kim, Evanston, IL US
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20100239869 | Method of forming a film of graphite oxide single layers, and applications of same - A method for forming a film of graphite oxide single layers. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of preparing a solution of graphite oxide to allow a plurality of graphite oxide single layers to be formed and dispersed in the solution; and applying the solution of graphite oxide onto an air-water interface of water to form a film at the air-water interface, wherein the film comprises a plurality of graphite oxide single layers and is characterized by a packing density, wherein the film of graphite oxide single layers is formed with no presence of a surfactant or stabilizing agent. | 09-23-2010 |
Hanna Kim, Chicago, IL US
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20100288760 | ENVELOPE PACKAGE CONTAINER FOR CONFECTIONS - A package is disclosed that contains at least a pair of receptacles or compartments configured and oriented in a common manner when the package is in both the open and closed positions. Moreover, the receptacles or satellite packs may be arranged in a variety of configurations utilizing a releasable adhesive that allows for both separation and reattachment of the packs. For example, a pair of satellite packs may be arranged in a back-to-back configuration and may provide different consumable products in each receptacle. Alternatively, a pair of satellite packs may be arranged in a front-to-back configuration and enclosed with a single flap or cover portion of one of the releasably joined packs. | 11-18-2010 |
Hoisan Kim, Peoria, IL US
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20090032622 | Fuel injector nozzle with flow restricting device - A fuel injector is provided having a needle valve element and a nozzle member with a central bore configured to slidingly receive the needle valve element. The fuel injector also has a spring configured to bias the needle valve element toward a closed position. In addition, the fuel injection assembly has a guide element configured to reduce a lateral movement of the needle valve element. The fuel injection assembly further has a fluid flow restricting device configured to restrict the flow of a fluid through the needle valve element and create a fluid pressure differential between the fluid upstream and downstream of the fluid flow restricting device. | 02-05-2009 |
20090101112 | Piezo intensifier fuel injector and engine using same - A common rail fuel injection system includes a piezo intensifier fuel injector that includes a plurality of components. Among these are a needle valve member, an intensifier piston, a first piezo stack electrical actuator and a second piezo stack electrical actuator. These components have a first configuration at which the needle valve member blocks a nozzle outlet of the fuel injector, and a shoulder of the intensifier piston is exposed to fluid pressure in a common rail. The components have a second configuration at which the nozzle outlet is fluidly connected to the common rail for a low pressure injection event. The components have a third configuration at which the nozzle outlet is fluidly blocked from the common rail, but movement of the intensifier displaces fluid through the nozzle outlet for a high pressure injection event. | 04-23-2009 |
Hoisan Kim, Dunlap, IL US
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20110048379 | FLUID INJECTOR WITH RATE SHAPING CAPABILITY - A common rail single fluid injection system includes fuel injectors with one or two control valve assemblies with the ability to produce ramp, square and split injection rate shapes. This is accomplished by including a check speed control device disposed between a first and second check control chamber within a cavity defined by the injector body. The control valves and check speed control device control the speed of a check by controlling the flow of fuel out of the first and second check control chambers. | 03-03-2011 |
20110232601 | COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINE WITH BLENDED FUEL INJECTION - An engine includes an electronically controlled mixing ratio control valve with a first inlet fluidly connected to a source of gasoline, and a second inlet fluidly connected to a source of compression ignition fuel, such as distillate diesel fuel. An outlet from the mixing ratio control valve is fluidly connected to a fuel inlet of at least one fuel injector. The mixing ratio control valve varies a mixture ratio of gasoline to compression ignition fuel responsive to a control signal communicated from an electronic controller. The blended fuel may be pressurized to injection levels in the fuel injector, and injected directly into the engine cylinder. The compression ignition fuel is compression ignited, which in turn ignites the gasoline to produce a lower and better combination of undesirable emissions as a result of the combustion process. | 09-29-2011 |
20110253105 | FLUID INJECTOR WITH BACK END RATE SHAPING CAPABILITY - A common rail single fluid injection system includes fuel injectors ramp shaped injection curves at both the front and back ends of an injection event. This is accomplished by including a check speed control device fixed in position within the check control chamber of a fuel injector. The check speed control device controls the speed of a check by restricting fuel flowing into and out of the check control chamber. | 10-20-2011 |
20110297128 | Internal Combustion Engine, Combustion Charge Formation System, and Method - A gaseous fuel internal combustion engine includes an engine housing defining at least one cylinder, and an intake housing defining an intake passage fluidly connecting with the at least one cylinder. The engine includes a gaseous fuel delivery mechanism coupled with the engine housing and a distributed ignition promoting mechanism having a bead presentation device extending into the intake passage and configured to present a liquid bead of distributed ignition promoting material therein such as engine lubricating oil. During operation, gases passing through the intake passage dislodge the liquid bead from the bead presentation device and carry the distributed ignition promoting material into the cylinder for distributively igniting therein a mixture containing a gaseous fuel, air and the distributed ignition promoting material. | 12-08-2011 |
20120055448 | CO-AXIAL QUILL ASSEMBLY FOR DUAL FUEL COMMON RAIL SYSTEM - A dual fuel common rail system includes first and second common rails fluidly connected to a fuel injector by a co-axial quill assembly. Distillate diesel fuel at a first pressure moves from the first common rail through a first fuel passage defined by a quill, through an inner tube and into the fuel injector. Liquid natural gas a second lower pressure moves from the second common rail through a second fuel passage defined by the quill, through a space between the outer tube and the inner tube, and finally into the fuel injector. The quill is partially positioned in a block. First and second compression load adjusters are threadably attached to the block to adjust a compression load on the inner tube and outer tube to inhibit leakage of fuel from the tubes. | 03-08-2012 |
20120187218 | DUAL FUEL INJECTOR FOR A COMMON RAIL SYSTEM - A dual fuel common rail fuel injector includes a first and second control valve assembly and a first and second check needle. The dual fuel injector is capable of selectively injecting two different fuels such as diesel and liquid natural gas. The first and second control valve assemblies operate using a single fuel, such as diesel, as the control medium. The dual fuel common rail injector further includes a hydraulic lock assembly. | 07-26-2012 |
20120204835 | Dual Fuel Common Rail System And Engine Using Same - A dual fuel system for an engine includes a plurality of fuel injectors that each include an injector body with a tip component defining a plurality of gas nozzle outlets and a plurality of liquid nozzle outlets positioned for direct injection into one of the engine cylinders. Each of the fuel injectors is fluidly connected to a gaseous fuel common rail through a quill and an outer passage defined between an inner tube and an outer tube. Each of the fuel injectors is fluidly connected to a liquid fuel common rail through the quill and an inner passage defined by the inner tube. Each combination of an inner tube and outer tube extend into the engine housing between the quill and one of the fuel injectors. Each of the inner tubes extends through one of the outer tubes and is compressed between a conical seat on the quill and a conical seat on one of the fuel injectors. | 08-16-2012 |
20120255523 | DUAL FUEL INJECTOR AND ENGINE USING SAME - A dual fuel injector may be used to injector both gas and liquid fuel into a cylinder of a compression ignition engine. An injector body defines a first set of nozzle outlets, a second set of nozzle outlets, a first fuel inlet and a second fuel inlet. A dual solenoid actuator includes a first armature, a first coil, a second armature, a second coil and a lever. The dual solenoid actuator has a non-injection configuration at which the first armature is in an un-energized position, the second armature is at un-energized position and the lever is at a first angular orientation. A dual solenoid actuator has a first fuel injection configuration at which the first fuel inlet is fluidly connected to the first set of nozzle outlets, the first armature is at an energized position, the second armature is at the un-energized position and the lever is at the first angular orientation. The dual solenoid actuator has a second fuel injection configuration at which the second fuel inlet is fluidly connected to the second set of nozzle outlets, the first armature is at the un-energized position, the second armature is at an energized position and the lever is at a second angular orientation. The dual solenoid actuator may also include a combined fuel injection configuration. | 10-11-2012 |
20120285417 | Dual Fuel Injector And Engine Using Same - A dual fuel injector may be used to injector both gas and liquid fuel into a cylinder of a compression ignition engine. An injector body defines a first set of nozzle outlets, a second set of nozzle outlets, a first fuel inlet and a second fuel inlet. A dual solenoid actuator includes a first armature, a first coil, a second armature and a second coil that share a common centerline. The dual solenoid actuator has a non-injection configuration at which the first armature is at an un-energized position and the second armature is at an un-energized position. The dual solenoid actuator has a first fuel injection configuration at which the first fuel inlet is fluidly connected to the first set of nozzle outlets, the first armature is at an energized position and the second armature is at the un-energized position. The dual solenoid actuator has a second fuel injection configuration at which the second fuel inlet is fluidly connected to the second set of nozzle outlets, the first armature is at the un-energized position and the second armature is at an energized position. The dual solenoid actuator may also include a combined fuel injection configuration. | 11-15-2012 |
20120325350 | DUAL FUEL INJECTOR FOR A COMMON RAIL SYSTEM - A dual fuel common rail fuel injector includes a first and second control valve assembly and a first and second check needle. The dual fuel injector is capable of selectively injecting two different fuels such as diesel and liquefied natural gas. The first and second control valve assemblies operate using a single fuel, such as diesel, as the control medium. The dual fuel common rail injector further includes a hydraulic lock assembly. | 12-27-2012 |
20130037622 | Three-Way Needle Control Valve And Dual Fuel Injection System Using Same - A fuel injector includes an injector body that defines a fuel inlet, a drain outlet and a nozzle outlet, and has disposed therein a nozzle chamber, a needle control chamber and a valve chamber. The needle control chamber is fluidly connected to the drain outlet through a drain passage that includes the conical seat, is fluidly connected to the nozzle chamber through a Z orifice, and fluidly connected to the valve chamber through an A orifice. The nozzle chamber is fluidly connected to the valve chamber by a pressure passage that includes an F orifice that opens through a flat seat. A control valve member is trapped to move between contact with conical seat and contact with the flat seat. An electrical actuator is operable to push the control valve member away from the conical seat toward the flat seat when energized. A direct control needle valve has an opening hydraulic surface positioned in the nozzle chamber and a closing hydraulic surface positioned in the needle control chamber. The fuel injector may include first and second electronically controlled valves for independently injecting a gaseous fuel and a liquid fuel. | 02-14-2013 |
20130048750 | Dual Fuel Injector With Hydraulic Lock Seal - A dual fuel injector includes a liquid needle valve member guided to move in and out of contact with a first valve seat positioned between a liquid nozzle chamber and a liquid nozzle outlet set. A gas needle valve member is guided to move in and out of contact with a second valve seat positioned between a gas nozzle chamber and a gas nozzle outlet set. A hydraulic lock seal for inhibiting migration of gas fuel from the gas nozzle chamber into the first fuel includes an annular volume surrounding a guide segment of the gas needle valve member. The annular volume is fluidly connected to the liquid nozzle volume by a seal passage. A check valve positioned in the seal passage may close when a gas fuel supply is exhausted and an engine utilizing the dual fuel injector operates in a limp home single fueling mode. | 02-28-2013 |
20130098333 | Dual Fuel Injector With Hydraulic Lock Seal And Liquid Leak Purge Strategy - A dual fuel system includes a dual fuel injector that has disposed therein a gaseous nozzle chamber fluidly connected to a gaseous fuel inlet, and a liquid nozzle chamber fluidly connected to the liquid fuel inlet. The dual fuel injector also includes a hydraulic lock seal with an annular volume of liquid fuel surrounding a guide segment of a gas needle valve member for inhibiting migration of gaseous fuel into the liquid fuel. A liquid fuel common rail is fluidly connected to a liquid fuel inlet. A check valve is fluidly positioned between the gaseous fuel common rail and the gaseous nozzle chamber of the dual fuel injector for blocking liquid fuel leaked into a gaseous nozzle chamber through the hydraulic lock seal from entering the gaseous fuel common rail. | 04-25-2013 |
20130118448 | Dual Fuel Common Rail System And Fuel Injector - A dual fuel system includes a plurality of fuel injectors that each have a non-injection configuration, a liquid fuel injection configuration, a gaseous fuel injection configuration and a combined fuel injection configuration. Each of the fuel injectors includes a liquid control valve member with a guide segment that defines a portion of a leak path from the a liquid fuel inlet to a drain outlet, and a gas control valve member with a guide segment that defines a second leak path from the liquid fuel inlet to the drain outlet. Each injector body includes a tip component that defines both a liquid nozzle outlet set and a gas nozzle outlet set. A dual solenoid actuator has a first armature coupled to the liquid control valve member, a second armature coupled to the gas control valve member, and a shared stator. | 05-16-2013 |
20130160741 | DUAL FUEL INJECTOR HAVING FUEL LEAK SEALS - A dual fuel common rail fuel injector includes a first and second check needle used to selectively inject two different fuels such as diesel and liquefied natural gas. The fuel injector includes a fuel separator disposed in the interior cavity of the first check needle and is in sealing contact with the nozzle. The fuel separator is configured to prevent commingling of the diesel fuel and the liquefied natural gas. The fuel injector also includes at least one sealing member that is configured to prevent the diesel fuel from leaking from the diesel fuel check cavity into a gaseous fuel orifice. | 06-27-2013 |
20130160742 | DUAL FUEL INJECTOR WITH CROSSOVER VALVE - The present disclosure is directed to a fuel circuit of a fuel injector that includes a first channel, a second channel, and a valve. The first channel is configured to receive a first fuel and define a flow path for the first fuel. The second channel is configured to receive a second fuel and define a flow path for the second fuel. The valve is in fluid communication with the first channel and the second channel. The valve is adapted to direct the second fuel to the first channel when a pressure in the first channel reaches a predetermined level. | 06-27-2013 |
20140020773 | Diesel Fuel Leakage Control System for a Dual Fuel Injector - A system for controlling leakage of diesel fuel into the natural gas side of a dual fuel injector during low pressure natural gas conditions comprises a leakage control valve that blocks the diesel fuel line during very low natural gas line pressure conditions, including start-up and limp-home mode conditions. | 01-23-2014 |
20140041633 | DUAL FUEL ENGINE AND EVAPORATED NATURAL GAS SYSTEM - A dual fuel compression ignition engine operates by injecting gaseous fuel and liquid diesel fuel from a common fuel injector directly into each engine cylinder. The gaseous fuel is ignited by compression igniting a small pilot injection quantity of the liquid diesel fuel. Evaporated natural gas from a cryogenic tank and/or a fuel conditioning module is dosed into an intake manifold of the engine with an electronically controlled supply valve. The electronically controlled supply valve may open to supply evaporated gas to the intake manifold contingent upon combustion conditions in the engine cylinder demonstrating a low risk of methane slip, and the dosing quantities are limited to reduce risk of ignition of an air/gas mixture in the intake manifold. | 02-13-2014 |
20140116375 | DUAL FUEL ENGINE AND STRATEGY TO AVOID ATMOSPHERIC VENTING - A compression ignition dual fuel engine supplies natural gas fuel and liquid diesel fuel to each engine cylinder from a common fuel injector. Each fuel injector is fluidly connected to both a liquid fuel common rail and a gaseous fuel common rail. The engine includes a surplus gas system for capturing surplus gas, such as evaporated gas from the gaseous fuel supply and pressure control system, or left over pressurized natural gas produced by engine shut down. Rather than being vented to atmosphere, the surplus gas can be burned in the engine when operating conditions present burn opportunities. | 05-01-2014 |
20140123936 | Debris Robust Fuel Injector With Co-Axial Control Valve Members And Fuel System Using Same - A dual fuel injector utilizes first and second control valves to open and close first and second nozzle outlet sets to inject a first fuel and a second fuel, respectively. The first and second control valves have concentric lines of action, and include a self alignment feature with respect to a flat seat. The two fuels may differ in at least one of chemical identity, matter phase and pressure. | 05-08-2014 |
20140182552 | DUAL FUEL COMMON RAIL SYSTEM AND DIESEL ONLY METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A dual fuel common rail system may be operated in a regular mode in which a relatively large charge of gaseous fuel is ignited by compression igniting a relatively small injection quantity of liquid diesel fuel. The dual fuel system may be operated in a single fuel limp home mode in which liquid diesel fuel is injected at higher pressures. Over pressurization of the gaseous fuel side of the fuel system due to leaked liquid fuel is avoided by regularly injecting leaked liquid fuel, but not gaseous fuel, from the gaseous nozzle outlet set during the limp home mode of operation. | 07-03-2014 |
20140311455 | Dual Fuel Injector With F, A And Z Orifice Control - A dual fuel injector utilizes first and second control valves to open and close first and second nozzle outlet sets to inject a first fuel and a second fuel, respectively. The first and second fuels may be natural gas and liquid diesel, respectively. Control over liquid and diesel fuel injection events includes control lines that include F, A and Z orifices. | 10-23-2014 |
20140361103 | Three-Way Needle Control Valve and Dual Fuel Injection System Using Same - A fuel injector includes an injector body that defines a fuel inlet, a drain outlet and a nozzle outlet, and has disposed therein a nozzle chamber, a needle control chamber and a valve chamber. The needle control chamber is fluidly connected to the drain outlet through a drain passage that includes the conical seat, is fluidly connected to the nozzle chamber through a Z orifice, and fluidly connected to the valve chamber through an A orifice. The nozzle chamber is fluidly connected to the valve chamber by a pressure passage that includes an F orifice that opens through a flat seat. A control valve member is trapped to move between contact with conical seat and contact with the flat seat. An electrical actuator is operable to push the control valve member away from the conical seat toward the flat seat when energized. A direct control needle valve has an opening hydraulic surface positioned in the nozzle chamber and a closing hydraulic surface positioned in the needle control chamber. The fuel injector may include first and second electronically controlled valves for independently injecting a gaseous fuel and a liquid fuel. | 12-11-2014 |
20150047614 | Dual fuel system for internal combustion engine and leakage limiting seal strategy for same - A dual fuel system includes liquid and gaseous fuel supplies and a fuel injector in fluid communication therewith. A gaseous fuel check in the fuel injector forms a leak path with a fuel injector body between gaseous and liquid fuel passages, and a leakage limiting seal is positioned about the gaseous fuel check and deformable into sealing contact with the gaseous fuel check responsive to an increase in a pressure drop from the liquid fuel passage to the gaseous fuel passage in the fuel injector. | 02-19-2015 |
Hojoong M. Kim, Chicago, IL US
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20100183567 | Novel Mammalian Multipotent Stem Cells and Compositions, Methods of Preparation and Methods of Administration Thereof - This invention provides methods for preparing novel mammalian multipotent stem cells (MSCs), compositions thereof, and methods of preparing and administering the cells. | 07-22-2010 |
20140037589 | NOVEL MAMMALIAN MULTIPOTENT STEM CELLS AND COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF PREPARATION AND METHODS OF ADMINISTRATION THEREOF - This invention provides methods for preparing novel mammalian multipotent stem cells (MSCs), compositions thereof, and methods of preparing and administering the cells. | 02-06-2014 |
Hoon-Sik Kim, Champaign, IL US
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20100317132 | Printed Assemblies of Ultrathin, Microscale Inorganic Light Emitting Diodes for Deformable and Semitransparent Displays - Described herein are printable structures and methods for making, assembling and arranging electronic devices. A number of the methods described herein are useful for assembling electronic devices where one or more device components are embedded in a polymer which is patterned during the embedding process with trenches for electrical interconnects between device components. Some methods described herein are useful for assembling electronic devices by printing methods, such as by dry transfer contact printing methods. Also described herein are GaN light emitting diodes and methods for making and arranging GaN light emitting diodes, for example for display or lighting systems. | 12-16-2010 |
20120320581 | Thermally Managed LED Arrays Assembled by Printing - Provided herein are electronic devices including arrays of printable light emitting diodes (LEDs) having device geometries and dimensions providing enhanced thermal management and control relative to conventional LED-based lighting systems. The systems and methods described provide large area, transparent, and/or flexible LED arrays useful for a range of applications in microelectronics, including display and lightning technology. Methods are also provided for assembling and using electronic devices including thermally managed arrays of printable light emitting diodes (LEDs). | 12-20-2012 |
Hyun Jung Kim, Chicago, IL US
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20100227767 | STOCHASTIC CONFINEMENT TO DETECT, MANIPULATE, AND UTILIZE MOLECULES AND ORGANISMS - Methods of detecting organisms e.g. bacteria using stochastic confinement effects with microfluidic technologies involving plugs are provided. Signal amplification methods for the detection of molecules are also disclosed. | 09-09-2010 |
20100317085 | CO-INCUBATING CONFINED MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES - This invention provides devices and methods that enable co-incubation of microorganisms. Also provided are methods of making such devices for co-incubation of microorganisms, and various applications of such devices. | 12-16-2010 |
Jaemyung Kim, Evanston, IL US
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20110076467 | High-Throughput Imaging of Graphene Based Sheets by Fluorescence Quenching Microscopy and Applications of Same - A method for imaging a graphene-based film. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of providing a graphene-based film on a surface of a medium; forming a fluorescent coating over the graphene-based film to form a sample; illuminating the sample with light of a specific wavelength or wavelengths, which is absorbed by the fluorescent coating to cause the fluorescent coating to emit light of wavelengths longer than that of the absorbed light, which is quenched by the graphene-based film such that a visibility contrast is formed between the graphene-based film and the fluorescent coating; and imaging the graphene-based film from the visibility contrast. | 03-31-2011 |
20130199605 | COMPOSITE OF GRAPHENE OXIDE AND NANOSTRUCTURES, METHODS OF MAKING AND APPLICATIONS OF SAME - A method of forming a graphene oxide based layer includes preparing a dispersion of graphene oxide and nanostructures, and spin coating the dispersion on a surface of a substrate to form a spin coated film thereon; and thermally annealing the spin coated film to form the graphene oxide based layer, where the mass ratio of the graphene oxide and the nanostructures in the graphene oxide based layer is in a range of about 1:0.01 w/w to 1:0.8 w/w. The nanostructures are functionalized with carboxylic acid. The nanostructures include carbon nanotubes, or nanofibers. The carbon nanotubes include single walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) or multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). | 08-08-2013 |
Jeehyun Kim, Evanston, IL US
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20100168587 | CATHETER IMAGING PROBE AND METHOD - A catheter imaging probe for a patient. The probe includes a conduit through with energy is transmitted. The probe includes a first portion through which the conduit extends. The probe includes a second portion which rotates relative to the conduit to redirect the energy from the conduit. A method for imaging a patient. The method includes the steps of inserting a catheter into the patient. There is the step of rotating a second portion of the catheter relative to a conduit extending through a first portion of the catheter, which redirects the energy transmitted through the conduit to the patient and receives the energy reflected back to the second portion from the patient and redirects the reflected energy to the conduit. | 07-01-2010 |
20100298716 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS TO REDUCE SCATTERING OF LIGHT DURING THERAPEUTIC AND DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING PROCEDURES - Disclosed are improved methods and compositions for use in light-based in vivo imaging and treatment. The techniques described involve the use of low-scattering, oxygen-carrying blood substitutes in imaging and treatment methods, including OCT imaging. The invention has particular advantages in imaging within the cardiovascular system and highly vascularized or oxygen-dependent tissues. | 11-25-2010 |
20110009701 | OCT USING SPECTRALLY RESOLVED BANDWIDTH - The embodiments disclosed herein is related to a system for optical coherence tomographic imaging of turbid (i.e., scattering) materials utilizing multiple channels of information. The multiple channels of information may be comprised and encompass spatial, angle, spectral and polarization domains. More specifically, the embodiments disclosed herein is related to methods and apparatus for utilizing optical sources, systems or receivers capable of providing (source), processing (system) or recording (receiver) a multiplicity of channels of spectral information for optical coherence tomographic imaging of turbid materials. In these methods and apparatus the multiplicity of channels of spectral information that can be provided by the source, processed by the system, or recorded by the receiver are used to convey simultaneously spatial, spectral or polarimetric information relating to the turbid material being imaged tomographically. The multichannel optical coherence tomographic methods can be incorporated into an endoscopic probe for imaging a patient. The endoscope comprises an optical fiber array and can comprise a plurality of optical fibers adapted to be disposed in the patient. The optical fiber array transmits the light from the light source into the patient, and transmits the light reflected by the patient out of the patient. The plurality of optical fibers in the array is in optical communication with the light source. The multichannel optical coherence tomography system comprises a detector for receiving the light from the array and analyzing the light. The methods and apparatus may be applied for imaging a vessel, biliary, GU and/or GI tract of a patient. | 01-13-2011 |
Jessica Nam Kim, Chicago, IL US
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20100038939 | INFANT CARRIER SEAT COVER - The present disclosure provides a unique infant seat cover that protects a baby's entire body (including the face) while providing maximum “tent space” in an over-the-handle design. The infant seat cover of the present application is easily attached and removed from any infant carrier as a single piece without limiting airflow or access to the baby. In addition, visibility is achieved with roll or fold open windows in a variety of kid themed designs, and convenient storage pockets may be included. | 02-18-2010 |
Jin H. Kim, Lake Zurich, IL US
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20090096922 | PCR JITTER REDUCTION IN A VSB AND/OR EVSB MULTIPLEXER SYSTEM - Program clock references in first and second MPEG data streams are re-stamped in accordance with delays introduced into the first and second MPEG data streams. Accordingly, the program clock references in the first MPEG data stream are re-stamped according to a variable delay in the first MPEG data stream, and the program clock references in the second MPEG data stream are re-stamped according to a variable delay in the second MPEG data stream. The re-stamped program clock references in the second MPEG data stream are corrected according to a fixed delay in the second MPEG data stream. The first and second MPEG data streams are multiplexed, and the multiplexed first and second MPEG data streams are transmitted and received. | 04-16-2009 |
20100118934 | PCR JITTER REDUCTION IN A VSB AND/OR EVSB MULTIPLEXER SYSTEM - Program clock references in first and second MPEG data streams are re-stamped in accordance with delays introduced into the first and second MPEG data streams. Accordingly, the program clock references in the first MPEG data stream are re-stamped according to a variable delay in the first MPEG data stream, and the program clock references in the second MPEG data stream are re-stamped according to a variable delay in the second MPEG data stream. The re-stamped program clock references in the second MPEG data stream are corrected according to a fixed delay in the second MPEG data stream. The first and second MPEG data streams are multiplexed, and the multiplexed first and second MPEG data streams are transmitted and received. | 05-13-2010 |
20100322347 | NOVEL FRAME STRUCTURE FOR A QAM SYSTEM - A novel framing method for a variable net bit rate digital communications system that utilizes a set of different QAM constellations and punctured trellis code combinations, each combination designated as a mode. This frame structure has a variable integral number of QAM symbols per frame depending on the selected mode, but the number of bytes and Reed-Solomon packets per frame is constant. This is achieved even though the number of data bits per QAM symbol for some modes is fractional. Also the number of trellis coder puncture pattern cycles per frame is an integer for all modes. This arrangement simplifies the synchronization of receiver processing blocks such as the Viterbi decoder, de-randomizer, byte de-interleaver, and Reed-Solomon decoder. | 12-23-2010 |
20130287142 | FRAME STRUCTURE FOR A QAM SYSTEM - A novel framing method for a variable net bit rate digital communications system that utilizes a set of different QAM constellations and punctured trellis code combinations, each combination designated as a mode. This frame structure has a variable integral number of QAM symbols per frame depending on the selected mode, but the number of bytes and Reed-Solomon packets per frame is constant. This is achieved even though the number of data bits per QAM symbol for some modes is fractional. Also the number of trellis coder puncture pattern cycles per frame is an integer for all modes. This arrangement simplifies the synchronization of receiver processing blocks such as the Viterbi decoder, de-randomizer, byte de-interleaver, and Reed-Solomon decoder. | 10-31-2013 |
John Y.s. Kim, Chicago, IL US
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20090049705 | SURGICAL DEPTH INSTRUMENT - A depth gauge for measuring the depth of a hole in a bone is disclosed having a digital readout for providing the measurement to a surgeon. The depth gauge has a probe with a tip inserted into and positioned proximate to the depth the hole, and has a reference member adjustably positioned relative the probe and against the bone proximate the hole. A measuring device is provided with the depth gauge for measuring the relative distance between the tip and the reference member, and the measuring device has a large, digital display for providing the relative distance. | 02-26-2009 |
20090104252 | WOUND DRESSING FOR IMPROVING SCARRING - An occlusive wound dressing for application to wound sites to accelerate the healing process and improve the appearance of the final mature scar including a silicone gel sheet and antimicrobial silver disposed in the silicone gel sheet where the silver may be present in the form of particles or wires and the particles or wires may be disposed in the silicone gel sheet in a grid pattern or as a lattice, and an adhesive may be present on at least one face of the silicone gel sheet. The adhesive may be present in the form of spaced lines with adhesive-free areas between the lines containing the antimicrobial silver. It is preferred that an antibruising agent is also included in the silicone gel. | 04-23-2009 |
20100137874 | DIGITAL DEPTH GAUGE - A digital depth gauge is provided for measuring a depth of a hole in an object. In one embodiment the gauge includes: a user interface with a display and at least one actuator; a reader shaft with a distal end and a proximal end connected to the user interface; a probe that extends from the distal end of the reader shaft and which includes a tip configured to locate a distal surface of the hole; a sleeve member with a distal end configured to abut a proximal surface of the hole, the sleeve member being coupled with the reader shaft for relative translational and rotational movement; and a sensor interposed between the reader shaft and the sleeve member for measuring relative translational movement between the reader shaft and the sleeve member. In some embodiments, the gauge may include a means for aligning elements of the sensor. | 06-03-2010 |
20100154238 | ELECTRONIC DEPTH GAUGE WITH VARIABLE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE SENSING - A digital depth gauge apparatus is provided for measuring a depth of a hole in, or surface of, an object using a variable-resistance sensor. The apparatus comprises an elongated reader body that includes a distal end and a proximal end having a longitudinal axis and a user interface including a display and at least one actuator that controls operation of at least one of the display and the apparatus. The apparatus includes a probe that extends from the distal end of the reader body, the probe including a tip for locating a distal surface of the object. The reader body proximal end is configured to abut an other surface of the object. An electrical resistance-based sensor is provided to determine an extension distance of the probe from the body. | 06-24-2010 |
20100198227 | SURGICAL DEPTH INSTRUMENT - An instrument that measures the depth of an open or closed hole in a bone or other tissue electronically, provides a rotatable display of information relating to the depth. The surgical depth gauge comprises a probe insertable into the hole that measures a depth that is communicated to the rotatable display. The display may be rotatable in one, two, or three dimensions, and may be implemented as a wired or wireless display. A locking mechanism may be provided to lock the display in a particular orientation best suited for a particular situation. | 08-05-2010 |
20120143329 | Prosthetic Support - Disclosed is a mammary prosthetic implant with an expandable mammary prosthesis that expands to an enlarged state after implantation. A prosthetic device supports, and conforms to the shape of, the mammary prosthesis before, during, and after the mammary prosthesis is expanding within the implantation site. The prosthetic device has an absorbable main body formed of other than biological tissue, and is penetrable for the in-growth of dermal or subcutaneous tissue. The main body has an anterior end portion, an opposite posterior end portion, and a size relative to the mammary prosthesis upon implantation so that the anterior end portion engages an incised portion of a pectoralis major extending anteriorly of the mammary prosthesis while the opposite posterior end portion engages tissue inferiorly spaced from the incised portion of the pectoralis major and near the inframammary fold. Methods of preparing and using a prosthetic device as described herein also are disclosed. | 06-07-2012 |
Jooyong Kim, Des Plaines, IL US
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20080208961 | Parallel retrieval system - In a parallel retrieval method for a web request to a particular web host from a client, a request for a target object is redirected to a best agent. The request for the target object is sent according to a designated domain name for agents instead of a domain name of the particular web host. The target object includes a first object and a second object. At the best agent, the request for the first object is associated with a domain name of a first server and the request for the second object is associated with a domain name of a second server. The request for the first object is sent to the first server and the request for the second object is sent to the second server. The client obtains in parallel, the first object from the first server and the second object from the second server. | 08-28-2008 |
20090164661 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTING AN OPTIMAL AUTHORITIVE NAME SERVER - A system and method for selecting an optimal authoritative name server includes global authoritative name servers and regional authoritative name servers. The local name server receives a request for target objects from a client, The local name server inquires one of the global authoritative name servers about an IP address of a requested domain. The selected global authoritative name server initially responds to the local name server. For subsequent requests, the selected global authoritative name server guides the local name server to inquire one of the regional authoritative name servers by providing a new authoritative name server list including a group of regional authoritative name servers designated to serve a network location of the local name server. The system and method for selecting the optimal authoritative name server may have practical applications in a content delivery network system. | 06-25-2009 |
20100106854 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING NON-EXISTING DOMAIN TRAFFIC - A system and method for controlling internet traffic controls internet traffic directed to a non-existing domain in a centralized manner. Instead of a non-existing domain response, the user may receive alternative responses such as a landing page including useful information and resourceful suggestions under the control of a global controller. The centralized control over the user's request may be implemented by redirecting a DNS query to the global controller or an optimal search guide server at an individual internet service provider level. Redirection of the DNS query may involve a record modification of a domain name resolution response indicating the non-existing domain. | 04-29-2010 |
Jungkuk Kim, Schaumburg, IL US
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20090187228 | AUTOCAPTURE PACING/SENSING CONFIGURATION - A cardiac electrical stimulation system that enhances the ability of the system to automatically detect whether an electrical stimulus results in heart capture or contraction. The cardiac electrical stimulation system may be utilized, for example, as a cardiac pacer or as a cardioverter defibrillator. The cardiac electrical stimulation system includes an electrical stimulation circuit that attenuates polarization voltages or “afterpotential” which develop at the heart tissue/electrode interface following the delivery of a stimulus to the heart tissue, which thereby allows the stimulation electrodes to be utilized to sense an evoked response to the electrical stimulus. The cardiac electrical stimulation system utilizes the stimulation electrodes to sense an evoked response, thereby eliminating the necessity for an indifferent electrode to sense an evoked response. The present invention allows accurate detection of an evoked response of the heart, to thereby determine whether each electrical stimulus results in capture. | 07-23-2009 |
Jun-Hyun Kim, Chicago, IL US
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20080241262 | Nanoshells and Discrete Polymer-Coated Nanoshells, Methods For Making and Using Same - Nano-structures are disclosed that are ideally suited for microelectronics, medical treatment, drug-delivery systems, targeted thermal absorption media, or other similar applications, where the nano-particles include metal oxide nano-particles and metallic nano-particles including a metallic nano-shell or metallic nano-rods deposited on the surface of the nano-particles or nano-shell nano-particles including metallic nano-rods deposited on the surface of the nano-particles and where the nano-structures have a plasmon resonance. For in vivo medical applications, the plasmon resonance is tuned to a tissue-transparent frequency range. Hydrogel-coated nanostructures are also disclosed, which are capable of transitioning between a non-collapsed hydrogel and a collapsed hydrogel via thermal activation induced by electromagnetic irradiation. | 10-02-2008 |
Keehoon Kim, Evanston, IL US
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20080200994 | Detector and Stimulator for Feedback in a Prosthesis - An apparatus and method for conveying sensory information from a distal location on a prosthetic limb, to a proximal location on the body of the wearer. The apparatus comprises a detector for mounting in a prosthesis and a stimulator for engaging the skin of the prosthesis wearer. Tactile, haptic and other information including surface-normal force, shear force, vibration, and/or temperature are sensed, conveyed, processed, and displayed, such that the wearer of the prosthetic has improved sensation and awareness from distal parts of a prosthetic, such as a fingertip. | 08-21-2008 |
Kitae Kim, Chicago, IL US
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20110059774 | Wireless Communication Device for Providing a Visual Representation of a Widget - There is disclosed a wireless communication device comprising a display providing a visual representation of a widget. For one embodiment, a wireless transceiver receives a textual content and a tag, a processor determines whether the wireless transceiver has received a graphical content associated with the textual content and the tag. The display provides the textual content in a first window and the graphical content adjacent to the first window in response to determining that the graphical content has been received. The display provides the textual content in a larger, second window in response to determining that the graphical content has not been received. For another embodiment, the wireless transceiver receives a textual content, a graphical content, and a content identifier corresponding to a content header. The display provides a window for each of the textual content, the graphical content, and the content header corresponding to the content identifier, such that the graphical content and content header are positioned at opposites sides of the textual content. | 03-10-2011 |
20110061019 | Portable Electronic Device for Providing a Visual Representation of a Widget - There is disclosed a portable electronic device comprising a display providing a visual representation of a widget. For one embodiment, the visual representation comprises a first window including a textual content and a second window including a graphical content. The first and second windows are situated within a periphery of the visual representation such that the first window overlaps part of the second window and a portion of the graphical content of the second window is obscured by the first window. For other embodiments, the visual representation comprises first window including a peripheral boundary surrounding a textual content and a second window including a textual heading or graphical content, and a graphical icon overlaying a part of the graphical content. A portion of the peripheral border of the first window includes an outwardly protruding section directed towards the graphical icon of the second window. | 03-10-2011 |
Kwang Suk Kim, Palatine, IL US
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20100084332 | FLEXIBLE HOUSING FILTER AND METHODS FOR MAKING SUCH FILTER - A method for manufacturing a blood filter assembly is provided that includes the steps of providing a first housing sheet and a second housing sheet. The method includes locating and sealing at least one port onto each of the first and second housing sheets. The method includes locating the filtration medium between the first housing sheet and the second housing sheet. The method includes applying heat and pressure to form at least one seal that commingles the first and second housing sheets along with the filtration medium, wherein the periphery of the seal commingles only the first and second housing sheets. | 04-08-2010 |
20100294693 | CONTAINERS AND COMPONENTS THEREOF FOR USE IN THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE THE SAME - Containers and components thereof for use in the medical industry and methods to manufacture the same are described. An example tab for use with a medical container includes opposing sheets sealed to define an open ended chamber into which a port is to be at least partially positioned. The port is to enable access to the medical container. The tab includes a tear seal defined by each of the opposing sheets and a first guide positioned on a first side of each of the tear seals. The tab includes a second guide positioned on a second side of each of the tear seals, wherein the first and second guides are to enable a tear to propagate substantially between the guides and adjacent the tear seals. | 11-25-2010 |
20130018353 | MULTI-CHAMBER CONTAINER WITH SEAL BREACH DETECTION - A container having multiple compartments formed by frangible seals in the interior chamber of the container is disclosed. The container comprises an indicator adapted to provide an indication that a seal breach between the chambers has occurred. Methods of forming a container having a seal breach detection indicator are also disclosed. | 01-17-2013 |
20130036824 | PRESSURE SENSOR - A pressure sensor has a housing, a movable member and a vision sensor. The housing has an aperture configured to receive a fluid. The movable member is disposed in the housing and configured to move in response to a pressure of the fluid. The vision sensor is configured to detect the movement of the movable member. | 02-14-2013 |
20130092319 | Flexible Housing Filter And Methods For Making Such Filter - A method for manufacturing a blood filter assembly is provided that includes the steps of providing a first housing sheet and a second housing sheet. The method includes locating and sealing at least one port onto each of the first and second housing sheets. The method includes locating the filtration medium between the first housing sheet and the second housing sheet. The method includes applying heat and pressure to form at least one seal that commingles the first and second housing sheets along with the filtration medium, wherein the periphery of the seal commingles only the first and second housing sheets. | 04-18-2013 |
20130320249 | DONOR TUBE SEALING HEAD WITH NON-TENSION TUBE SUPPORTS - A blood donor tube sealing apparatus includes a housing configured to house an electronic circuit configured to provide a radio frequency signal. The sealing apparatus further includes a sealing device coupled to the housing. The sealing device includes a movable sealing head and at least one movable tube support. The movable sealing head and movable tube support are configured to be moved into contact with a blood donor tube. The movable sealing head is powered by the radio frequency signal to seal the blood donor tube. | 12-05-2013 |
20130324974 | ENSURED COMPONENT BONDING - A tube connector includes a flexible member that engages an inserted length of tubing. The flexible member is configured to adhere to the tubing in the presence of an applied solvent, thereby forming a hermetic seal. | 12-05-2013 |
20140252078 | COUNTERFEIT PROTECTION AND VERIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system is provided comprising first and second parts that are brought together for each occasion the system is used. The first part comprises a label having a plurality of discrete magnetic portions arranged in a predetermined pattern unique to the first part, and the second part comprises a magnetic reader for identifying the magnetic pattern on the first part and generating a signal indicative of the pattern. The second part also includes a programmable controller configured to receive signals from the reader to confirm the identity of the first part and permit further operation of the system upon a positive identification of the first part. | 09-11-2014 |
Kyekyoon Kim, Champaign, IL US
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20080206555 | Metallic nanostructures - One embodiment includes forming a nanowire on a substrate from an organometallic vapor. The nanowire is grown during this formation in a direction away from the substrate and is freestanding during growth. The nanowire has a first dimension of 500 nanometers or less and a second dimension extending from the substrate to a free end of the nanowire at least 10 times greater than the first dimension. In one form, the organometallic vapor includes copper, silver, or gold. Alternatively or additionally, the nanowire is of a monocrystalline structure. | 08-28-2008 |
20090230222 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR APPLYING ONE OR MORE MATERIALS ON ONE OR MORE SUBSTRATES - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an apparatus having a tube with an ingress opening to receive a liquid, and an egress opening to release the liquid, a conductor positioned in a conduit of the tube, the conductor and the conduit having dimensions to cause a surface tension of the liquid to prevent a constant flow of the liquid from the egress opening, and a power supply coupled to the conductor to apply a charge to the liquid to overcome the surface tension and form at the egress opening a single jet stream of the liquid applicable on a substrate to create a pattern. The single jet stream can be controllable in part by a viscosity of the liquid. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 09-17-2009 |
20090258153 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A FILM ON A SUBSTRATE - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an apparatus having a plurality of applicators, each applicator with an ingress opening to receive a liquid, and an egress opening to release the liquid, and a conductor positioned in a conduit of each of the plurality of applicators, the conductor and the conduit having dimensions to cause a surface tension of the liquid to prevent a constant flow of the liquid from the egress opening. Each conductor of the plurality of applicators can be coupled to one of one or more power sources operable to apply a charge to the liquid to overcome the surface tension and form at the egress opening of each applicator a plurality of jet sprays of the liquid applicable on a substrate to form a thin film. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 10-15-2009 |
20090304788 | ENCAPSULATED MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR ENCAPSULATING MATERIALS - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an apparatus having an outer nozzle operable to discharge an outer stream of a shell solution, and an inner nozzle operable to discharge an inner stream of a core solution intermixed with a plurality of materials. The outer stream can substantially surrounds the inner stream, thereby forming a combined stream. A plurality of capsules can be formed responsive to a force applied to the combined stream. At least a portion of the plurality of capsules are desirable capsules, each having a core encapsulated by a portion of the shell solution. The core can have at least one of the plurality of materials encapsulated by a portion of the core solution without protruding an outer surface of the portion of the shell solution. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 12-10-2009 |
20100301730 | HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE ARC LAMP USING UV-ABSORBANT COATING - A high intensity discharge arc lamp comprises an arc tube, a metal halide in the arc tube, and a coating on the arc tube. The coating comprises a UV absorbent material. | 12-02-2010 |
20110311731 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A FILM ON A SUBSTRATE - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an apparatus having a plurality of applicators, each applicator with an ingress opening to receive a liquid, and an egress opening to release the liquid, and a conductor positioned in a conduit of each of the plurality of applicators, the conductor and the conduit having dimensions to cause a surface tension of the liquid to prevent a constant flow of the liquid from the egress opening. Each conductor of the plurality of applicators can be coupled to one of one or more power sources operable to apply a charge to the liquid to overcome the surface tension and form at the egress opening of each applicator a plurality of jet sprays of the liquid applicable on a substrate to form a thin film. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 12-22-2011 |
20130049240 | ENCAPSULATED MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR ENCAPSULATING MATERIALS - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a method for applying a force to at least one of an inner stream, an outer stream or both of a combined stream to produce a plurality of capsules, receiving image data, processing the image data, detecting undesirable capsules from the processed image data, applying a bias charge only to the detected undesirable capsules, and segregating the biased undesirable capsules from the unbiased desirable capsules. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 02-28-2013 |
Michael Kim, Wilmette, IL US
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20100125189 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CATHETER STABILITY - The present invention provides systems and methods for stabilizing catheters, such as decapolar coronary sinus catheters in veins. In particular, the present invention provides fixation elements for improved tissue contact and stability. | 05-20-2010 |
20100125281 | CARDIAC PACING LEAD AND DELIVERY SHEATH - The present invention provides compositions and methods related to epicardial pacing systems. In particular, the present invention provides a novel delivery sheath and cardiac pacing lead to be deployed in the pericardial space via a percutaneous approach. | 05-20-2010 |
20110306904 | ABLATION DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS THEREOF - The present invention relates generally to devices for performing targeted tissue ablation in a subject. In particular, the present invention provides devices configured to deliver energy to a targeted tissue region without causing damage to untargeted tissue. | 12-15-2011 |
Myung L. Kim, Champaign, IL US
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20100215649 | ANTIBODIES FOR NOROVIRUS - Norovirus antigen peptides are described having an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOS: 1-16, or fragments thereof. Such peptides can be used in the preparation of antiviral therapies such as vaccines, methods of preparing antibodies to the antigen peptides, methods of using the peptides or the corresponding antibodies for detection of norovirus, and compositions of the peptides, DNA and/or antibodies. A kit for the detection of norovirus is also provided. | 08-26-2010 |
20110104300 | Methods for Screening Chemical, Biological, and Physical Agents for Disinfecting Infectious Norovirus - The invention provides methods and kits for screening a test agent for antiviral activity against Norovirus. The methods are effective in terms of determining the amount of intact Norovirus while decreasing the amount of interfering RNA and PCR inhibitors within the test sample. | 05-05-2011 |
20120020964 | Antibodies for Norovirus - Norovirus antigen peptides are described having an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOS: 1-16, or fragments thereof. Such peptides can be used in the preparation of antiviral therapies such as vaccines, methods of preparing antibodies to the antigen peptides, methods of using the peptides or the corresponding antibodies for detection of norovirus, and compositions of the peptides, DNA and/or antibodies. A kit for the detection of norovirus is also provided. | 01-26-2012 |
Nam-Cheol Kim, Deerfield, IL US
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20080213441 | Reduction of Astringency in Polyphenol Compositions - Microencapsulated polyphenol compositions suitable for use in food and beverage products are provided. Microencapsulation significantly reduces the astringency and/or bitterness of the polyphenol compositions and protects the polyphenol compositions from oxidation, ingredient interactions, enzymatic degradation, and the like while maintaining gastrointestinal bioavailability within the digestive system. | 09-04-2008 |
20080311192 | Enteric-Coated Glucosinolates And Beta-Thioglucosidases - The present invention relates to a particulate composition comprising enteric-coated glucosinolate and beta-thioglucosidase particles. The present invention further provides a method of converting glucosinolate to isothiocyanate in the small intestine comprising orally administering to a subject an enteric-coated chemoprotectant precursor composition comprising enteric-coated glucosinolate and beta-thioglucosinodase particles. In another aspect, uncoated glucosinolate and beta-thioglucosinodase particles may be provided in an enteric-coated capsule. Preferably, the glucosinolate is glucoraphanin and the beta-thioglucosidase is myrosinase. The enteric coating targets the compound for release in the small intestine where beta-thioglucosinodase enzyme converts glucosinolate to chemoprotectant isothiocyanate. | 12-18-2008 |
20080311276 | Production of Glucosinolates from Agricultural By-Products & Waste - The present invention relates to a process for producing glucosinolates, particularly glucoraphanin, from cruciferous plants. More particularly, a method is provided for producing glucosinolates from agricultural by-products and waste. The general method comprises providing a mixture of glucosinolate-containing plant material and liquid, heating the mixture to inactivate enzymes in the plant material, contacting the heat inactivated mixture with an anion exchange membrane whereby at least a portion of the glucosinolates are extracted from the liquid and absorbed onto the anion exchange membrane, and releasing the glucosinolates from the anion exchange membrane. Preferably, the extraction and release steps are repeated at least once. The glucosinolates produce by the method of the invention may be incorporated into a variety of food products, pharmaceuticals, and health supplements. | 12-18-2008 |
20090196966 | Natural Sweetener And Methods Of Manufacturing Thereof - A method of preparing a natural sweetener from a heat-processed powdered fruit extract of the cucurbitaceae family, such as luo han guo is provided. In one embodiment, the method provides a cleaner tasting and concentrated natural sweetener in which objectionable flavors, odors, colors, and insoluble components are removed to form the natural sweetener. | 08-06-2009 |
20090311404 | Natural Sweetener And Methods Of Manufacturing Thereof - A method of preparing a natural sweetener from a heat-processed powdered fruit extract of the cucurbitaceae family, such as luo han guo is provided. In one embodiment, the method provides a cleaner tasting and concentrated natural sweetener in which objectionable flavors, odors, colors, and insoluble components are removed to form the natural sweetener. | 12-17-2009 |
Peter Kim, Chicago, IL US
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20110105996 | METHODS FOR SCAR PREVENTION - Provided herein are compositions and methods for preventing or reducing scar formation (e.g., hypertrophic scars). For example, provided herein are methods of administrating HMG-CoA-inhibiting agents for preventing or reducing scar formation. | 05-05-2011 |
Rak Hwan Kim, Champaign, IL US
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20100317132 | Printed Assemblies of Ultrathin, Microscale Inorganic Light Emitting Diodes for Deformable and Semitransparent Displays - Described herein are printable structures and methods for making, assembling and arranging electronic devices. A number of the methods described herein are useful for assembling electronic devices where one or more device components are embedded in a polymer which is patterned during the embedding process with trenches for electrical interconnects between device components. Some methods described herein are useful for assembling electronic devices by printing methods, such as by dry transfer contact printing methods. Also described herein are GaN light emitting diodes and methods for making and arranging GaN light emitting diodes, for example for display or lighting systems. | 12-16-2010 |
20120165759 | WATERPROOF STRETCHABLE OPTOELECTRONICS - Described herein are flexible and stretchable LED arrays and methods utilizing flexible and stretchable LED arrays. Assembly of flexible LED arrays alongside flexible plasmonic crystals is useful for construction of fluid monitors, permitting sensitive detection of fluid refractive index and composition. Co-integration of flexible LED arrays with flexible photodetector arrays is useful for construction of flexible proximity sensors. Application of stretchable LED arrays onto flexible threads as light emitting sutures provides novel means for performing radiation therapy on wounds. | 06-28-2012 |
Robert Kim, Naperville, IL US
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20080210686 | Multi-Component Packaging System and Apparatus - A multi-component packaging system includes a lower containing assembly, an upper containing assembly, and a cover. The lower containing assembly defines an interior cavity that is adapted to receive a first food component. The upper containing assembly defines an interior that is adapted to receive a second food component. The upper containing assembly is adapted for engagement with the lower containing assembly. The cover is engaged with at least one of the lower containing assembly and the upper containing assembly. The cover includes a passage portion that defines a plurality of apertures. | 09-04-2008 |
Robertyoungchul Kim, Glenview, IL US
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20100135572 | ROBOT MOTION DATA GENERATION METHOD AND A GENERATION APPARATUS USING IMAGE DATA - The present invention relates to a robot motion data generation method and a generation apparatus using image data, and more specifically to a robot action data generation method for perceiving motion of an object from a consecutive first image frame and a second image frame including image information on the moving object, and for generating robot action data from the perceived motion, comprising the steps of: a first step of performing digital markings at plural spots on top of the object of the first image frame, and storing first location coordinates values of the digital markings in tree type; a second step of storing peripheral image patterns of each digital marking in association with the first location coordinates values; a third step of recognizing image data identical with peripheral image patterns of each of the first location coordinates values from the second image frame, and finding out changed second location coordinates values from the first location coordinates values; a fourth step of extracting angle changes of each location coordinates value from the first location coordinates values and the second location coordinates values; a fifth step of converting extracted angles into motion templates; and a sixth step of generating robot action data from the motion templates. | 06-03-2010 |
20100138808 | EMBEDDED SYSTEM DESIGN DEVICE AND A METHOD THEREOF USING A TARGET INDEPENDENT MODEL - The present invention provides an embedded system design device and a method thereof using a target independent model comprises: a target independent model expressed in UML diagram type as a resource; a target independent model definition language for expressing the target independent model in language type; a profile where specific data for substantially controlling a particular embedded system is stored; a middle language configured by inserting contents of the profile into the target independent model definition language; a conversion language configured in the same linguistic type as the middle language, and for adding new data which does not exist in the middle language, or for changing particular contents; a target dependent model definition language generated by applying the conversion language to the middle language; and a modeling tool for performing a series of processing procedures of writing a diagram by using a UML (Unified Modeling Language), providing an interface tag which suggests resource items for extracting/generating the target independent model, and generating the target independent model to convert the independent model into the target dependent model. | 06-03-2010 |
Sam Kim, Mundelein, IL US
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20090013494 | CARPET CLEANER WITH PRESSED-DOWN SUCTION - A carpet cleaner with a base, a handle, and a plurality of wheels includes a suction opening, a fulcrum, a lever, and a cable line. The suction opening is provided at a front portion of the base of the carpet cleaner. The fulcrum is provided at a rear portion of the base of the carpet cleaner. The lever with an active end and a passive end is for levering the suction opening against the fulcrum. The cable line is extended from the active end of the lever toward the handle. The suction opening is pressed down to the carpet floor by the lever actuated by pulling up the cable line, and the suction opening contacts the carpet floor tight for facilitating suction of the carpet cleaner. The suction opening can be pressed down by a pressing bar attached to the base. | 01-15-2009 |
20090013495 | CARPET CLEANER WITH PRESSED-DOWN SUCTION - A carpet cleaner with a base, a handle, and a plurality of wheels is provided. The carpet cleaner includes a suction opening provided at a front portion of the base of the carpet cleaner and a detachable pressing bar extended from the front portion of the base above the suction opening, wherein the suction opening is pressed down to the carpet floor by pushing down the detachable pressing bar, wherein the suction opening contacts the carpet floor tight for facilitating suction of the carpet cleaner. The detachable pressing bar includes a built-in spring for regulating the amount of pressure to the detachable pressing bar. The pressing bar includes a handle adapted to grab and push. | 01-15-2009 |
Sanghoon Kim, Peoria, IL US
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20100190924 | POLYMER COMPOSITES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - This invention relates to electrically conductive and non-conductive polymer composite materials suitable for use as polymer composites, electrically conductive materials, electromagnetic wave shielding materials, heating elements, antistatic materials, substitute for existing polymer composites, and the like. The invention also relates to methods of making the electrically conductive and non-conductive polymer composite materials, and compositions containing the polymer composites also are disclosed herein. | 07-29-2010 |
Sehyun Kim, Deer Park, IL US
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20090143539 | High crystallinity, High melt flow rate polypropylene - The present invention is directed to a high melt flow rate high crystallinity polypropylene homopolymer. The present invention likewise describes a bulk polymerization process using a Ziegler-Natta catalyst to produce the high melt flow rate high crystallinity polypropylene homopolymer according to the invention. | 06-04-2009 |
20100081755 | Method for preparing a random copolymer with enhanced ethylene content - A polypropylene resin, useful for the production of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film, is provided. The polymer of the present invention is a blend of high crystalline polypropylene homopolymer and a high ethylene ethylene/propylene random copolymer (RCP). The present invention also provides a method of preparing the novel resin as well as a novel BOPP film comprising the resin. | 04-01-2010 |
20100081756 | RANDOM COPOLYMER WITH ENHANCED ETHYLENE CONTENT - A polypropylene resin, useful for the production of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film, is provided. The polymer of the present invention is a blend of high crystalline polypropylene homopolymer and a high ethylene ethylene/propylene random copolymer (RCP). The present invention also provides a method of preparing the novel resin as well as a novel BOPP film comprising the resin. | 04-01-2010 |
20100081760 | Film comprising a random copolymer with enhanced ethylene content - A polypropylene resin, useful for the production of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film, is provided. The polymer of the present invention is a blend of high crystalline polypropylene homopolymer and a high ethylene ethylene/propylene random copolymer (RCP). The present invention also provides a method of preparing the novel resin as well as a novel BOPP film comprising the resin. | 04-01-2010 |
20110021708 | POLYPROPYLENE BLENDS FOR NON-WOVEN PRODUCTION - Polypropylene resin compositions are provided that are useful in the production of thermoformed articles and biaxially oriented polypropylene films (BOPPs), tapes and fibers. The resins of the present invention are blends of high crystalline (low solubles) polypropylene homopolymer and an ethylene/propylene random copolymer (RCP). These blends can be used to replace standard high solubles BOPP grade polypropylene homopolymers. In addition, the use of high crystalline polypropylene homopolymers in the blends imparts improved stiffness to the finished films while maintaining good processability of the blends. Such polypropylene compositions are effectively produced by in-reactor blending of a high crystalline propylene homopolymer and a propylene/ethylene random copolymer. | 01-27-2011 |
20140094538 | THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER COMPOUNDS EXHIBITING SUPERIOR COMPRESSION SET PROPERTIES - A blend of polyisobutylene-based thermoplastic vulcanizate, styrene-ethylene-ethylene-propylene-styrene, low molecular weight liquid polybutene, polyolefin, polyphenylene ether, and, optionally, filler is disclosed which has good processability, lower compression set, and more effective barrier properties for oxygen than the same blend without the styrene-ethylene-ethylene-propylene-styrene and the polyphenylene ether. The blend is superior in oxygen transmission rate properties than a conventional styrenic block copolymer containing thermoplastic elastomer. | 04-03-2014 |
Seok Kim, Urbana, IL US
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20100136281 | DRY ADHESIVES AND METHODS FOR MAKING DRY ADHESIVES - A dry adhesive and a method of forming a dry adhesive. The method includes forming an opening through an etch layer and to a barrier layer, expanding the opening in the etch layer at the barrier layer, filling the opening with a material, removing the barrier layer from the material in the opening, and removing the etch layer from the material in the opening. | 06-03-2010 |
20130069275 | PRINTING TRANSFERABLE COMPONENTS USING MICROSTRUCTURED ELASTOMERIC SURFACES WITH PRESSURE MODULATED REVERSIBLE ADHESION - In a method of printing a transferable component, a stamp including an elastomeric post having three-dimensional relief features protruding from a surface thereof is pressed against a component on a donor substrate with a first pressure that is sufficient to mechanically deform the relief features and a region of the post between the relief features to contact the component over a first contact area. The stamp is retracted from the donor substrate such that the component is adhered to the stamp. The stamp including the component adhered thereto is pressed against a receiving substrate with a second pressure that is less than the first pressure to contact the component over a second contact area that is smaller than the first contact area. The stamp is then retracted from the receiving substrate to delaminate the component from the stamp and print the component onto the receiving substrate. Related apparatus and stamps are also discussed. | 03-21-2013 |
20140004291 | DRY ADHESIVES AND METHODS FOR MAKING DRY ADHESIVES | 01-02-2014 |
20140010988 | DRY ADHESIVES AND METHODS FOR MAKING DRY ADHESIVES - A dry adhesive and a method of forming a dry adhesive. The method includes forming an opening through an etch layer and to a barrier layer, expanding the opening in the etch layer at the barrier layer, filling the opening with a material, removing the barrier layer from the material in the opening, and removing the etch layer from the material in the opening. | 01-09-2014 |
20140065347 | DRY ADHESIVES AND METHODS FOR MAKING DRY ADHESIVES - A dry adhesive and a method of forming a dry adhesive. The method includes forming an opening through an etch layer and to a barrier layer, expanding the opening in the etch layer at the barrier layer, filling the opening with a material, removing the barrier layer from the material in the opening, and removing the etch layer from the material in the opening. | 03-06-2014 |
Seran Kim, Waukegan, IL US
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20090017508 | Streptomyces Avermitilis Gene Directing The Ratio of B2:B1 Avermectins - The present invention relates to polynucleotide molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding an aveC gene product, which polynucleotide molecules can be used to alter the ratio or amount of class 2:1 avermectins produced in fermentation cultures of | 01-15-2009 |
Sonia Kim, Glenview, IL US
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20090136489 | METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT, DIAGNOSIS, AND PROGNOSIS OF CANCER - We have discovered that antizyme inhibitor (AZI) is expressed at increased levels in highly proliferating cells. We have also discovered that inhibiting antizyme inhibitor, including inhibiting its expression, reduces the growth of cancer cells. The present invention is directed to the use of inhibitors of antizyme inhibitor for the treatment of cancer, the use of antizyme inhibitor for the diagnosis and prognosis of cancer, and methods for identifying novel cancer treatments. | 05-28-2009 |
Soo Kil Kim, Wheeling, IL US
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20110048474 | SHOES REFRESHING, WASHING AND DRYING MACHINE - Present invention is an improved version of Shoe Drying Apparatus (ref: U.S. Pat. No. 6,845,569) which was applied by Soo Kil Kim on Jan. 25, 2005. Present invention sterilizes, deodorizes and dries all types of shoes including leather shoes and gym shoes by using mixed air circulation and special solution, sodium hydrogen carbonate solution (NaHCO3) (referred here in after as “Solution”), which includes alkali, carbonated water and enzyme in a short period of time. There are main control devices located on the top, such as electric circuit breaker, ventilating fan, electric heater, ultraviolet rays generator, ozone generator, anion generator, silver nano generator and lights. The bottom of the invention consists of many rooms, and separated doors are attached to each room. There are shoe hangers in each room. The invention jets the Solution into the shoes to soak out dirt and stain absorbed into the shoes. Mixed air which includes ozone, nano, anion and ultraviolet rays comes out shortly and dries the shoes. | 03-03-2011 |
Soo Rin Kim, Urbana, IL US
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20110020910 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR IMPROVING SUGAR TRANSPORT, MIXED SUGAR FERMENTATION, AND PRODUCTION OF BIOFUELS - The present disclosure relates to host cells containing a recombinant polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide where the polypeptide transports cellodextrin into the cell. The present disclosure further relates to methods of increasing transport of cellodextrin into a cell, methods of increasing growth of a cell on a medium containing cellodextrin, methods of co-fermenting cellulose-derived and hemicellulose-derived sugars, and methods of making hydrocarbons or hydrocarbon derivatives by providing a host cell containing a recombinant polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide where the polypeptide transports cellodextrin into the cell. The present disclosure relates to host cells containing a recombinant polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide where the polypeptide transports a pentose into the cell, methods of increasing transport of a pentose into a cell, methods of increasing growth of a cell on a medium containing pentose sugars, and methods of making hydrocarbons or hydrocarbon derivatives by providing a host cell containing a recombinant polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide where the polypeptide transports a pentose into the cell. | 01-27-2011 |
Suen Kim, Barrington, IL US
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20090027235 | RAISED KEYS ON A MINIATURE KEYBOARD - A miniature keyboard wherein the keys are arranged in a way to improve data entry and decrease the chance of depressing multiple keys at a time. Accordingly, the height of the keys are patterned to decrease the chance of multiple key depressions thus increasing the accuracy of data input into the personal digital assistant. In one embodiment, the height of the keys is alternated down the individual rows of keys. In another embodiment, the height of the keys is alternated across individual columns of keys. Similarly, in another embodiment, the heights of the keys are arranged in a checkered pattern on the keyboard. In addition, another embodiment staggers the heights of the keys and incorporates embodiments mentioned above. By incorporating different key arrangements and alternating the height of the keys, key differentiation, key navigation, and data input accuracy is greatly improved due to the improved tactile feedback provided by the miniature keyboard. | 01-29-2009 |
Sung Bong Kim, Niles, IL US
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20090174203 | Collapsible Carrying Strap - A handle/strap device is disclosed that is suitable for original or retrofit installation onto edge surfaces of portable devices such as notebook computers and portable DVD players and the like. The handle/strap is made up of a base plate to which a pair of complementary upper and lower channel shaped leaf elements are pivotally attached at respective ends thereof. A longitudinal cavity is created in between the folded channel shapes when the device is in the shape of a handle. However, the upper channel can be unlatched from the lower channel so as to release the extendable/adjustable strap contained therein. | 07-09-2009 |
20140058664 | Vehicle locator system - A vehicle locator system comprising: a remote keyless entry transmitter for vehicles (key fob) having a rechargeable battery, a timer, a GPS/RF locator circuit, a first, second and third button and a display window. When the key fob is inserted in the key hole or in the base cradle of the vehicle, the vehicle's main battery charges the rechargeable battery. The first button, when pressed, unlocks the vehicle at the same time it turns on the GPS/RF connection. The second button, when pressed, locks the vehicle and records the location of the vehicle. The timer maintains the GPS/RF circuit on for a predetermined period of time. The third button, when pressed, shows the location of the vehicle almost immediately on the display window of the key fob by showing the address of the location alongwith direction and the distance to the vehicle. | 02-27-2014 |
Sung-O Kim, Champaign, IL US
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20090128031 | AC, RF or pulse excited microdischarge device and array - An AC, rf, or pulse-excited microdischarge device and array are provide by the invention. A preferred array includes a substrate. A plurality of microdischarge cavities that contain discharge medium are in the substrate. A transparent layer seals the discharge medium in the microdischarge cavites. Electrodes stimulate the discharge medium. The microdischarge cavities are physically isolated from the electrodes by dielectric and arranged relative to the electrodes such that ac, rf, or pulsed excitation applied to the electrodes stimulates plasma excitation of the discharge medium. The microdischarge cavities are sized to produce plasma within the microdischarge cavities. | 05-21-2009 |
Sungsuk Steve Kim, Batavia, IL US
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20080272084 | DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF REMOVABLE MEMBRANE SEALING COMPONENTS FOR CONSUMER PACKAGING - A closure for a container having a container opening is provided herein. The closure includes an annular top having an inner skirt depending downwardly from an inner perimeter of the annular top and having an outer skirt depending downwardly from an outer perimeter of the annular top. An annular bottom extends radially inward from the inner skirt, and the annular bottom has defined thereon a dispensing aperture positioned adjacent to the container opening when the closure is mounted to the container. A sealing member is formed to the annular bottom for closing the dispensing aperture. The outer skirt optionally includes a hingedly flexible flap having one or more gussets dimensioned to cooperate with the anti-rotation structure of a neck finish. | 11-06-2008 |
20100012687 | INTERNAL CONTAINER BORE MOUNT FITMENT - In an embodiment of the invention there is provided a membrane fitment designed and sized to be inserted into the orifice defined by a container. Retention structure on the fitment cooperates with complimentary structure on the internal wall of the container orifice to secure the fitment within the orifice such that the combination forms an excellent primary seal. Tamper evidence is offered by the normal requirement for initial membrane removal. Novel designs for the membrane, its associated pull ring, and the frangible removal structure are taught in various embodiments. The novel designs may promote facile initial removal suitable for a child. In addition, the novel designs avoid the potential hazards presented by prior art membranes. | 01-21-2010 |
20100294812 | INTERNAL CONTAINER BORE MOUNT FITMENT - In an embodiment of the invention there is provided a membrane fitment designed and sized to be inserted into the orifice defined by a container. Retention structure on the fitment cooperates with complimentary structure on the internal wall of the container orifice to secure the fitment within the orifice such that the combination forms an excellent primary seal. Tamper evidence is offered by the normal requirement for initial membrane removal. Novel designs for the membrane, its associated pull ring, and the frangible removal structure are taught in various embodiments. The novel designs may promote facile initial removal suitable for a child. In addition, the novel designs avoid the potential hazards presented by prior art membranes. | 11-25-2010 |
20110011821 | DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF REMOVABLE MEMBRANE SEALING COMPONENTS FOR CONSUMER PACKAGING - A closure for a container having a container opening is provided herein. The closure includes an annular top having an inner skirt depending downwardly from an inner perimeter of the annular top and having an outer skirt depending downwardly from an outer perimeter of the annular top. An annular bottom extends radially inward from the inner skirt, and the annular bottom has defined thereon a dispensing aperture positioned adjacent to the container opening when the closure is mounted to the container. A sealing member is formed to the annular bottom for closing the dispensing aperture. The outer skirt optionally includes a hingedly flexible flap having one or more gussets dimensioned to cooperate with the anti-rotation structure of a neck finish. | 01-20-2011 |
20110100948 | DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF REMOVABLE MEMBRANE SEALING COMPONENTS FOR CONSUMER PACKAGING - A closure for a container having a container opening is provided herein. The closure includes an annular top having an inner skirt depending downwardly from an inner perimeter of the annular top and having an outer skirt depending downwardly from an outer perimeter of the annular top. An annular bottom extends radially inward from the inner skirt, and the annular bottom has defined thereon a dispensing aperture positioned adjacent to the container opening when the closure is mounted to the container. A sealing member is formed to the annular bottom for closing the dispensing aperture. The outer skirt optionally includes a hingedly flexible flap having one or more gussets dimensioned to cooperate with the anti-rotation structure of a neck finish. | 05-05-2011 |
Tom Kim, Naperville, IL US
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20100178197 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR REDUCING WHITE RUST CORROSION IN INDUSTRIAL WATER SYSTEMS - This invention provides a novel, synergistic composition and method for reducing corrosion, particularly white rust corrosion, on galvanized metal surfaces in industrial water systems. The composition is a synergistic blend and preferably comprises from about 0 to about 10 weight percent of an amine-based white rust corrosion reducer and from about 10 to about 90 weight percent of a benzotriazole. In a method for using the synergistic blend, an effective amount of the blend is introduced onto the galvanized metal surface to form a barrier on the surface. After one or more time intervals, the composition is optionally overlayed onto the initial barrier by reintroducing an effective amount of the composition onto the galvanized metal surface. | 07-15-2010 |
Tong Jin Kim, Evanston, IL US
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20090010809 | MANUAL PIPETTE FILLER - A pipette device for aspirating and dispensing liquid, the pipette device comprising: a housing including a handgrip portion; and a bulb contained within the handgrip portion of the housing, the bulb compressible by a user to facilitate aspirating and dispensing of liquid. | 01-08-2009 |
Wooyoung Kim, Champaign, IL US
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20100251257 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO PERFORM LOAD BALANCING OF A TASK-BASED MULTI-THREADED APPLICATION - A method and system to balance the load of a task-based multi-threaded application on a platform. When the work required by the multi-threaded application is represented as a task with a computational requirement that is proportional to the amount of the work, embodiments of the invention control the recursive binary task division of the task using auxiliary partitions to create subtasks of balanced loads to enhance resource utilization and to improve application performance. The task is binary partitioned recursively into a plurality of subtasks until the plurality of subtasks is equal to the plurality of resources available on the platform to execute the subtasks. | 09-30-2010 |
Yeong Cheol Kim, Wilmette, IL US
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20090137402 | Ditag genome scanning technology - The present invention provides for a method for analyzing large genomes using a process by where the genomic DNA is digested by a small base pair restriction enzyme. The fragments are then cloned and a unique ta-vector-tag is created. The tag-vector-tag fragments are purified and re-ligated to create a “ditag” library, which are then sequenced. In the final step, the sequenced ditags can be mapped back to the genome using software containing mapping algorithms and a unique ditag reference database to provide a method for scanning large portions of the genome in a reduced amount of time and cost. | 05-28-2009 |
Young Ae Kim, Mundelein, IL US
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20100312832 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING MEDIA AND MEDIA CONTROL TRANSFER BETWEEN DEVICES - A method to transfer control is presented. The method includes sending a message requesting transfer of control of a collaborative session, and receiving notification, in response to the sent message, indicative of a transfer result of said requested transfer of control. The method may include, when the transfer result in the received notification indicates success, relinquishing control of the collaborative session. The method may include maintaining control of the collaborative session independent of the transfer result in the received notification. The message requesting transfer of control of a collaborative session may also comprises a request for media transfer. | 12-09-2010 |
20100312897 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING MEDIA AND MEDIA TRANSFER BETWEEN DEVICES - A method to transfer control is presented. The method includes receiving a request to transfer control of a collaborative session from a first user equipment (UE). The method includes sending a request for the transfer of control of the collaborative session in response to the received request to a second UE, and receiving, in response to the sent request to the second UE, an indication of acceptance of the transfer of control of the collaborative session. The method includes sending a notification of status to the first UE of the control of the collaborative session in response to receiving, from the second UE, the indication of acceptance. | 12-09-2010 |
20110040836 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING MEDIA AND MEDIA CONTROL TRANSFER BETWEEN DEVICES - A method to activate session control is presented. The method includes receiving a request to activate control of a collaborative session, and determining acceptance of the request to activate control of the collaborative session. The method includes sending an indication, in response to receiving the activation request, the indication indicative of the determined acceptance. The indication in the response may be indicative of an acceptance. The method may include subscribing to an event package when the indication in the response is indicative of acceptance. | 02-17-2011 |