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20100048483 | POLYMERIC BENZYL CARBONATE-DERIVATIVES - The present invention relates to polymeric derivatives, which can be conjugated to an amino-containing drug to improve its in vivo properties. The polymeric derivative can subsequently be released to yield the drug in its native form. Methods of preparing and using these polymeric derivatives and drug conjugates are described. | 02-25-2010 |
20100197817 | ANTIMICROBIAL HOUSING AND COVER FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE - A method for immobilizing dyes and antimicrobial agents on a polymeric cover or housing for a medical device is disclosed and described. The surface may be that of a catheter, a connector, a drug vial spike, a bag spike, a prosthetic device, an endoscope, a surface of an infusion pump, a key pad, a touch screen or a handle. The surfaces may also be one or more of those associated with a infusion of a medicament or dialysis treatment, such as peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis, where it is important that the working surface for the dialysis fluid be sterile. These surfaces include connectors for peritoneal dialysis sets or for hemodialysis sets, bag spikes, dialysis catheters, and so forth. A method for determining whether a surface has been sterilized, and a dye useful in so indicating, is also disclosed. | 08-05-2010 |
20130209444 | NON-ANTICOAGULANT SULFATED OR SULFONATED POLYSACCHARIDES - The present invention provides non-anticoagulant sulfated or sulfonated polysaccharides (NASPs), which accelerate the blood clotting process. Also provided are pharmaceutical formulations comprising a NASP of the invention in conjunction with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and, in various embodiments, these formulations are unit dosage formulations. The invention provides a NASP formulation, which is orally bioavailable. Also provided are methods for utilizing the compounds and formulations of the invention to promote blood clotting in vivo as therapeutic and prophylactic agents and in vitro as an aid to studies of the blood clotting process. | 08-15-2013 |
20140128445 | POLYMERIC BENZYL CARBONATE-DERIVATIVES - The present invention relates to polymeric derivatives, which can be conjugated to an amino-containing drug to improve its in vivo properties. The polymeric derivative can subsequently be released to yield the drug in its native form. Methods of preparing and using these polymeric derivatives and drug conjugates are described. | 05-08-2014 |
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20160106713 | NITRIC OXIDE SCAVENGERS - Therapeutic compositions capable of removing excess nitric oxide are provided. The therapeutic compositions include nitronyl nitroxide monoradicals, B12 derivatives, flavonoid derivatives, the like and combinations thereof. The therapeutic compositions can be utilized in a number of suitable applications, such as to prevent or treat intradialytic hypotension during dialysis. | 04-21-2016 |
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20100294938 | Sensing Assembly for Mobile Device - An infrared sensing assembly for allowing detection of a location of an external object, as well as a mobile device employing such an assembly and related methods of operation, among other things, are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, the sensing assembly includes a pyramid-type housing structure having a central surface and multiple outer surfaces each of which extends in an inclined manner away from the central surface. The sensing assembly further includes multiple phototransmitters each positioned proximate to a respective one of the outer surfaces, and a photoreceiver positioned proximate to the central surface, with each respective photoelectric device being oriented so as to correspond to its respective surface. The sensing assembly is operated so that light is emitted from the phototransmitters, reflected by the object, and received by the photoreceiver. By processing signals from the photoreceiver that are indicative of the received light, the external object's location is determined. | 11-25-2010 |
20110114717 | Methods and Devices for Determining Bit Time Mix Choices of Frequencies of Optically Transmitted Barcodes - Barcodes stored by mobile devices can be used in commerce. In sending barcode data optically from a display backlight of a mobile communication device to a barcode scanner optical receiver, the transmitted data bit time needs to be compatible with the frequency range the barcode scanner is designed to receive. The disclosed methods and mobile devices can send barcode data optically at different frequencies from a modulated display backlight to different models/makes of laser barcode scanners that may be used at a point of sale (POS). The disclosed are methods and devices for processing the bit time mix choices make a determination of bit time mix choices based upon predetermined criteria. Location of the device is an example of predetermined criteria. A location may have a particular bit time mix signature that may be accessed, for example, in a look up table. | 05-19-2011 |
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20140204128 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY WITH PHOTO-LUMINESCENT MATERIAL LAYER - In one embodiment, a method for controlling a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided. The method receives a first light from a light source structure at a light emitting layer and emits from the light emitting layer a first color component, a second color component, and a third color component. The method then receives a second light through a first polarizer layer of a first polarization state positioned above the light emitting layer, a liquid crystal layer positioned above the first polarizer layer, and a second polarizer layer of a second polarization state positioned above the liquid crystal layer and converts the second light into the first color component, the second component, and the third color component in the light emitting layer. An intensity of the first light is dynamically controlled based on the converting of the second light. | 07-24-2014 |
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20140267325 | METHOD FOR DETECTING DISPLAY PROPERTIES - A method and system evaluates user interfaces (UIs) for presentation on a display of a mobile communication device. A display controller, in response to detecting an initiation of a presentation of a specified UI on the display, determines a type of the display by evaluating power consumption behavior of the display associated with individually presenting each of multiple pre-defined UIs on the display. Based on the display type, the display controller identifies a specific display parameter associated with the display and which identifies relevant image characteristics of UIs that can be presented on the display. The display controller evaluates a display parameter value for the specified UI, compares the display parameter value with a threshold display parameter value, and provides a notification that indicates, based on a result of the comparison, whether the specified UI satisfies the power consumption specification and is recommended for presentation on the display. | 09-18-2014 |
20150069242 | Electronic Device and Method for Detecting Presence - An electronic device for detecting presence includes a housing, an infrared (“IR”) sensor disposed in the housing, and a waveguide included in the housing. The waveguide is configured to collect heat or IR signal emitted by a person from outside of the housing and guide the collected IR signal to the IR sensor. The IR sensor is configured to receive the IR signal via the waveguide and generate a signal in response thereto. | 03-12-2015 |
20150069243 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING PRESENCE - An electronic device for detecting presence includes a housing and an infrared (“IR”) sensor. The housing includes an outer surface having an opening formed thereon. The IR sensor is disposed in the housing and adjacent to the opening. The IR sensor has an unobstructed path and line of sight through the opening to outside of the housing. The IR sensor is configured to receive heat emitted by a person from outside of the housing via the opening and to generate a signal in response thereto. | 03-12-2015 |
20150072742 | Electronic Device and Method for Detecting Presence and Motion - An electronic device for detecting presence and motion includes a housing, a first infrared (“IR”) sensor, and a second IR sensor. The housing includes a first corner having a first plurality of openings formed thereon, and a second corner having a second plurality of openings formed thereon. The first IR sensor is disposed proximate to the first corner and has an unobstructed path and line of sight to outside of the electronic device via the first plurality of openings. The second IR sensor is disposed proximate to the second corner and has an unobstructed path and line of sight to outside of the electronic device via the second plurality of openings. The openings of the first plurality of openings are oriented toward the first IR sensor in different directions. The openings of the second plurality of openings are oriented toward the second IR sensor in different directions. | 03-12-2015 |
20150187283 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVELY ADJUSTING BRIGHTNESS OF A DISPLAY - A method and apparatus for adjusting transmittance for a display of an electronic device based on brightness produced by a backlighting source for the display includes measuring, at each location of a plurality of locations on the display, a brightness level produced by the backlighting source during operation of the electronic device, using a sensor at each location. The method also includes determining, based on the measured brightness levels, a plurality of transmittance values each specifying a transmittance for a different area of multiple areas of the display, and electronically setting transmittance for each area of the multiple areas of the display using the plurality of transmittance values. Additionally, a method for adjusting the backlighting source includes turning off lighting elements of the backlighting source for an unused portion of the display and reducing luminosities of lighting elements of the backlighting source for a used portion of the display. | 07-02-2015 |
20160033822 | APPARATUS WITH VISIBLE AND INFRARED LIGHT EMITTING DISPLAY - An apparatus can include a display backlight light source configured to emit light. The apparatus can include an infrared and visible light conversion layer optically coupled to the display backlight light source. The infrared and visible light conversion layer can convert light from the display backlight light source to infrared light and at least some visible light to emit the infrared light along with the at least some visible light. The apparatus can include an optical shutter layer optically coupled to the display backlight light source. The optical shutter layer can include a plurality of optical pixel shutters that shutter light from the backlight light source. | 02-04-2016 |
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20080233303 | Coatings for metal-metal seal surfaces - A method of producing a metal seal ring is provided. The method includes selecting a seal ring substrate material and applying a coating to the seal ring substrate material using an electroless plating process. | 09-25-2008 |
20080271712 | CARBON DEPOSIT RESISTANT COMPONENT - Carbon deposits on engine components can negatively affect engine performance. An engine of the present disclosure includes at least one carbon deposit resistant engine component attached to an engine housing. The engine component includes at least one relatively high surface tension surface that is a non-contact wear surface and to which a relatively low surface tension coating is attached. The relatively low surface tension coating has a surface tension at least one of equal to and less than 30 dyne/cm. | 11-06-2008 |
20100133898 | Sound Reduce Segmented Idler For Track-Type Vehicles - An idler having an axis of rotation. The idler may include a hub with a flange. A plurality of rim members are positioned along a perimeter of the flange and have generally axially facing, opposite side surfaces. At least one of the side surfaces has a first interlocking formation. A clamping plate is connected to the flange. The clamping plate has a second interlocking formation coupled with the first interlocking formation. A dampening member interposes the first and second interlocking formations. | 06-03-2010 |
20100141026 | Isolated center tread rim idler - An isolated center tread rim idler is disclosed. The isolated center tread rim idler includes an idler body, and a circular rim including a radially outer portion configured to engage track bushings of a track assembly. The circular rim also includes a radially inner portion of less width than the radially outer portion. The radially inner portion is configured to cooperate with an outer circumferential surface of the idler body. The circular rim includes a curved transition portion between the radially outer portion and the radially inner portion. A resilient ring engages the curved transition portion. A side plate is fastened to a side of the idler body, and the side plate includes a portion engaging the resilient ring. | 06-10-2010 |