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20080255064 | Methods for modulating cholecystokinin expression - The invention provides a method for upregulating cholecystokinin (CCK) expression in mammalian pancreatic islets by administrating a CCK upregulating agent. The increased CCK expression activates islet cell proliferation triggering an increase in pancreatic β-cell mass and plasma insulin levels. Accordingly, methods to produce a replenishable supply of islet cells and to ameliorate the symptoms associated with diabetes are also disclosed. | 10-16-2008 |
20090221677 | Methods for Reducing Body Fat and Increasing Lean Body Mass by Reducing Stearoyl-COA Desaturase 1 Activity - It is disclosed here that inhibiting the activity of the enzyme stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD1) in an animal causes the animal to have less body fat and greater lean body mass. The lower of SCD1 activity level can be accomplished by inhibiting activity of the enzyme or lowering levels of active enzyme in the subject. | 09-03-2009 |
20110060014 | Methods and compositions using stearoyl-CoA desaturase to identify triglyceride reducing therapeutic agents - The use of screening assays based on the role of human stearoyl-CoA desaturase-1 (“hSCD1”) in human diseases, disorders or conditions relating to serum levels of triglyceride, VLDL, HDL, LDL, total cholesterol, or production of secretions from mucous membranes, monounsaturated fatty acids, wax esters, and the like, is disclosed. Also disclosed are conventions useful in the prevention and/or treatment of such diseases. | 03-10-2011 |
20110071222 | POTENTIATORS OF INSULIN SECRETION - The present invention relates to a recognition that an analog of αKG can increase glucose-induced insulin secretion in vitro and in vivo in animals, particularly in mammals, and more particularly in humans and in rodents. By employing the methods of the invention, insulin secretion can be increased. | 03-24-2011 |
20110287084 | METHOD FOR REDUCING BODY FAT AND INCREASING LEAN BODY MASS BY REDUCING STEAROYL-COA DESATURASE 1 ACTIVITY - It is disclosed here that inhibiting the activity of the enzyme stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD1) in an animal causes the animal to have less body fat and greater lean body mass. The lower of SCD1 activity level can be accomplished by inhibiting activity of the enzyme or lowering levels of active enzyme in the subject. | 11-24-2011 |
20120164154 | METHOD FOR INCREASING INSULIN SENSITIVITY AND FOR TREATING AND PREVENTING TYPE 2 DIABETES - It is disclosed here that insulin sensitivity in a human or non-human animal can be increased by reducing stearoyl-CoA desaturase-1 (SCD1) activity in the animal. This provides a new tool for treating and preventing type 2 diabetes. Also disclosed are methods for identifying agents that can increase insulin sensitivity in a human or non-human animal through determining the agents' effects on SCD1 activity. | 06-28-2012 |
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20090063799 | Memory Protection For Embedded Controllers - System and method for protecting data in a system including a main processor, an embedded controller, and a memory. In response to a power-on-reset (POR), access to the memory is enabled, e.g., access by the embedded controller. First data is read from the memory (e.g., by the embedded controller) in response to the enabling, where the first data are usable to perform security operations for the system prior to boot-up of the main processor. The first data are used, e.g., by the embedded controller, to perform one or more security operations for the system, then access to the memory, e.g., by the embedded controller, is disabled, where after the disabling the memory is not accessible, e.g., until the next POR initiates enablement. | 03-05-2009 |
20090063865 | Configurable Signature for Authenticating Data or Program Code - System and method for authenticating data or program code via a configurable signature. Configuration information is retrieved from a protected first memory, e.g., an on-chip register, where the configuration information specifies a plurality of non-contiguous memory locations that store the signature, e.g., in an on-chip memory trailer. The signature is retrieved from the plurality of non-contiguous memory locations based on the configuration information, where the signature is useable to verify security for a system. The signature corresponds to specified data and/or program code stored in a second memory, e.g., in off-chip ROM. The specified data and/or program code may be copied from the second memory to a third memory, and a signature for the specified data and/or program code calculated based on the configuration information. The calculated signature may be compared with the retrieved signature to verify the specified data and/or program code. | 03-05-2009 |
20090113114 | Implementation of One Time Programmable Memory with Embedded Flash Memory in a System-on-Chip - System and method for implementing one time programmable (OTP) memory using embedded flash memory. A system-on-chip (SoC) includes a cleared flash memory array that includes an OTP block, including an OTP write inhibit field that is initially deasserted, a flash memory controller, and a controller. Data are written to the OTP block, including setting the OTP write inhibit field to signify prohibition of subsequent writes to the OTP block. The SoC is power cycled, and, in response, at least a portion of the OTP block is latched in a volatile memory, including asserting an OTP write inhibit bit based on the OTP write inhibit field, after which the OTP block is not writeable. In response to each subsequent power cycling, the controller is held in reset, the latching is performed, the controller is released from reset, and the flash array, now write protected, is configured to be controlled by the controller. | 04-30-2009 |
20090327678 | Enhancing Security of a System Via Access by an Embedded Controller to A Secure Storage Device - System and method for performing pre-boot security verification in a system that includes a host processor and memory, an embedded microcontroller with an auxiliary memory, e.g., an on-chip ROM, or memory controlled to prohibit user-tampering with the contents of the memory, and one or more pre-boot security components coupled to the embedded microcontroller. Upon power-up, but before host processor boot-up, the embedded microcontroller accesses the auxiliary memory and executes the program instructions to verify system security using the one or more pre-boot security components. The one or more pre-boot security components includes at least one identity verification component, e.g., a smart card, or a biometric sensor, e.g., a fingerprint sensor, a retinal scanner, and/or a voiceprint sensor, etc., and/or at least one system verification component, e.g., TPM, to query the system for system state information, and verify that the system has not been compromised. | 12-31-2009 |
20100036979 | External Direct Memory Access of Embedded Controller Memory - An embedded controller capable of providing direct memory access (DMA) to memory for a host. The controller may include a processor, a memory medium, and an interface coupled to the memory medium. The interface may be configured to couple to a host and receive a DMA request. The DMA request may include a request to read data from a memory location in the memory medium or a request to write data to a memory location in the memory medium. The DMA request may include a relative memory address. The interface may be configured to translate the relative memory address into a first address of the memory medium. Accordingly, the interface may perform operations according to the DMA request using the first address of the memory medium. The processor may be configured to operate according to data stored in the memory medium. | 02-11-2010 |
20100217957 | Structured Virtual Registers for Embedded Controller Devices - Techniques for using structured virtual registers in embedded systems are described. A virtual register structure definition provides a map of virtual registers within an embedded controller. The virtual registers are externally accessible and correspond to memory locations within the embedded controller. In various embodiments, an embedded controller and/or an external entity may store data in or read data from the virtual registers using the virtual register structure definition. The problems of manual tracking of virtual register addresses and manual transcription of virtual register addresses to program code are ameliorated. When the virtual register map changes, logical references in program code to particular virtual registers need not necessarily be changed. | 08-26-2010 |
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20090313909 | Low density semi-rigid flame resistant foams - The present invention provides a low density, semi-rigid polyurethane foam made from the reaction product, at an isocyanate index of from about 100 to about 150, of at least one polyisocyanate and an isocyanate-reactive blend containing from about 15 wt. % to about 55 wt. %, based on the weight of the resin, of a difunctional or greater functionality polyether polyol, from about 3 wt. % to about 19 wt. %, based on the weight of the resin, of at least one polyether tetrol, and from about 7 wt. % to about 39 wt. %, based on the weight of the resin, of at least one non-halogenated polyester polyol in the presence of from about 5 wt. % to about 30 wt. %, based on the weight of the resin, of at least one non-hydroxy functional flame retardant and from about 1 wt. % to about 20 wt. %, based on the weight of the resin, of at least one cross linking agent, and optionally in the presence of one or more of catalysts, surfactants, chain extenders and blowing agents, wherein the semi-rigid polyurethane foam having a density of from about 2 to about 25 pcf meets at least a V-1 class rating in accordance with UL 94 V flammability testing. The low density, semi-rigid polyurethane foams of the present invention may find use in producing lightweight, rapidly erected barriers for protection of people such as soldiers, police officers and fire fighters from pursuit by adversaries. Barriers made with the inventive foam may also be used to limit access to already secured areas. | 12-24-2009 |
20100260941 | REINFORCED UV-A CURABLE COMPOSITE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The present disclosure is directed to a process for forming a reinforced ultraviolet (UV) radiation-curable composite. The composite may be formed by applying reinforcing layers and resin layers to a substrate. The resin composition may include an aliphatic urethane acrylate oligomer, a polyfunctional acrylate monomer, and a photoinitiator. The composite formed on the substrate may be exposed to UV radiation to cure the composite on the substrate. The composite may be characterized in that it is cured within 10 minutes of exposure to UV radiation and does not exhibit oxygen inhibition effects, such as, for example, surface tack. The reinforced UV-curable composite may find utility, for example, as a rapid field repair patch in aerospace applications, among others. | 10-14-2010 |
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20090297359 | High Modulus Metallic Component For High Vibratory Operation - A high modulus component, such as an aircraft engine turbine blade, is formed from a base metal that has a high modulus crystallographic orientation that is aligned with the primary, i.e. radial, direction of the turbine blade. The base metal is Ni, Fe, Ti, Co, Al, Nb, or Mo based alloy. Alignment of a high modulus direction of the base metal with the primary direction provides enhanced high cycle fatigue life. | 12-03-2009 |
20100000698 | CASTING SYSTEM FOR INVESTMENT CASTING PROCESS - A casting system includes a core and a shell positioned relative to the core. A barrier coating is applied on at least one of the core and the shell. | 01-07-2010 |
20100086411 | MODERATE DENSITY, LOW DENSITY, AND EXTREMELY LOW DENSITY SINGLE CRYSTAL ALLOYS FOR HIGH AN2 APPLICATIONS - A single crystal alloy for high AN | 04-08-2010 |
20100135846 | LOWER COST HIGH STRENGTH SINGLE CRYSTAL SUPERALLOYS WITH REDUCED RE AND RU CONTENT - A first embodiment of a nickel based alloy consists essentially of from 3.0 to 5.2 wt % chromium, from 1.5 to 3.0 wt % molybdenum, from 6.0 to 12.5 wt % tungsten, from 5.0 to 11 wt % tantalum, from 5.5 to 6.5 wt % aluminum, from 11 to 14 wt % cobalt, from 0.001 to 1.75 wt % rhenium, from 0.2 to 0.6 wt % hafnium, up to 0.05 wt % yttrium, up to 3.0 wt % ruthenium, and the balance nickel. Another embodiment of a nickel based alloy consists essentially of from 1.0 to 3.0 wt % chromium, up to 2.5 wt % molybdenum, from 11 to 16 wt % tungsten, from 4.0 to 8.0 tantalum, from 5.7 to 6.5 wt % aluminum, from 11 to 15 wt % cobalt, from 2.0 to 4.0 wt % rhenium, from 0.2 to 0.6 wt % hafnium, up to 0.05 wt % yttrium, up to 3.0 wt % ruthenium, and the balance nickel. | 06-03-2010 |
20100260613 | Process for preventing the formation of secondary reaction zone in susceptible articles, and articles manufactured using same - A process for reducing secondary reaction zone formation articles includes the steps of non-selective removing an external surface of an as-cast article free of coating to form an as-cast article having a surface substantially free of residual surface stress; and applying a coating material upon the surface substantially free of residual surface stress to form a coated as-cast article having a coating layer disposed upon the surface substantially free of residual surface stress. | 10-14-2010 |
20110143164 | LOW SULFUR NICKEL BASE SUBSTRATE ALLOY AND OVERLAY COATING SYSTEM - A coated article having an improved coating oxidation life includes a superalloy substrate material having a composition which includes sulfur, herein the sulfur is present in an amount less than 1 ppm; and an overlay coating formed over a surface of the substrate material. | 06-16-2011 |
20110256421 | METALLIC COATING FOR SINGLE CRYSTAL ALLOYS - A metallic coating for use in a high temperature application is created from a nickel base alloy containing from 5.0 to 10.5 wt % aluminum, from 4.0 to 15 wt % chromium, from 2.0 to 8.0 wt % tungsten, from 3.0 to 10 wt % tantalum, and the balance nickel. The metallic coating has particular utility in protecting single crystal superalloys used in high temperature applications such as turbine engine components. | 10-20-2011 |
20120110848 | LOW AND EXTRA LOW SULFUR ALLOYS FOR REPAIR - A method for repairing, refurbishing, or replacing a turbine engine component or sub-component includes the steps of providing a turbine engine component or sub-component having a site to be repaired, refurbished, or replaced providing a repair or replacement material having a sulfur content, which sulfur content is less than 10 ppm, and applying the repair or replacement material to the site on the turbine engine component to effect the repair, the refurbishment, or the replacement. | 05-10-2012 |
20120112391 | CRUCIBLE FOR MASTER ALLOYING - A crucible includes a composite of least two materials. The two materials are selected from a group consisting of alumina, calcia, yttria, erbia, gadolinia, magnesia, hafnia, and zirconia in a composition that has better resistance to reaction with hafnium from a molten hafnium-containing alloy than a nominal crucible composition of 70 wt % magnesia and 30 wt % alumina. | 05-10-2012 |
20120156366 | Strip Process for Superalloys - A process for forming a coated substrate comprises providing a nickel base alloy substrate, depositing a chromium coating onto the nickel base alloy substrate and diffusing chromium from said coating into the substrate, applying a MCrAlY coating onto the nickel base alloy substrate and heat treating the substrate with the deposited chromium and the MCrAlY coating so that chromium diffuses into an outer region of the substrate. Further, in accordance with the present invention, a strip process for removing a coating from a substrate broadly comprises the steps of providing a nickel base alloy substrate having chromium diffused into an outer region and a MCrAlY coating deposited over the substrate with the diffused chromium and removing the MCrAlY coating by immersing the nickel base alloy substrate in an acid solution containing a sulfuric acid—hydrochloric acid mixture in water. | 06-21-2012 |
20140166229 | Minimization of Re-Crystallization in Single Crystal Castings - A refractory metal core for forming internal features in a turbine engine component has a core formed from a refractory metal material; and the core has at least one blended surface on at least one edge of the core. | 06-19-2014 |
20140178245 | Low Sulfur Nickel Base Substrate Alloy and Overlay Coating System - A coated article having an improved coating oxidation life includes a superalloy substrate material having a composition which includes sulfur, herein the sulfur is present in an amount less than 1 ppm; and an overlay coating formed over a surface of the substrate material. | 06-26-2014 |
20140363305 | Hybrid Turbine Blade for Improved Engine Performance or Architecture - A method is provided for casting an article such as a blade having an attachment root and an airfoil, the airfoil having a proximal end and a distal end. The method comprises introducing a molten alloy into a mold; and varying a composition of the introduced alloy during the introduction so as to produce a compositional variation. | 12-11-2014 |
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20160031006 | Arcuate Directionally Solidified Components and Manufacture Methods - A method for casting comprising: providing a seed, the seed characterized by: an arcuate form and a crystalline orientation progressively varying along an arc of the form; providing molten material; and cooling and solidifying the molten material so that a crystalline structure of the seed propagates into the solidifying material. | 02-04-2016 |
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20100152807 | Non-regular electrical stimulation patterns for treating neurological disorders - Systems and methods for stimulation of neurological tissue generate stimulation trains with temporal patterns of stimulation, in which the interval between electrical pulses (the inter-pulse intervals) changes or varies over time. Compared to conventional continuous, high rate pulse trains having regular (i.e., constant) inter-pulse intervals, the non-regular (i.e., not constant) pulse patterns or trains that embody features of the invention provide a lower average frequency. | 06-17-2010 |
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20150073495 | NON-REGULAR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION PATTERNS FOR TREATING NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS - Systems and methods for stimulation of neurological tissue generate stimulation trains with temporal patterns of stimulation, in which the interval between electrical pulses (the inter-pulse intervals) changes or varies over time. Compared to conventional continuous, high rate pulse trains having regular (i.e., constant) inter-pulse intervals, the non-regular (i.e., not constant) pulse patterns or trains that embody features of the invention provide a lower average frequency. | 03-12-2015 |
20150127066 | NON-REGULAR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION PATTERNS FOR TREATING NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS - Systems and methods for stimulation of neurological tissue generate stimulation trains with temporal patterns of stimulation, in which the interval between electrical pulses (the inter-pulse intervals) changes or varies over time. Compared to conventional continuous, high rate pulse trains having regular (i.e., constant) inter-pulse intervals, the non-regular (i.e., not constant) pulse patterns or trains that embody features of the invention provide a lower average frequency. | 05-07-2015 |
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20090054907 | FLEXIBLE TUBE FOR CARTRIDGE FILTER - Embolic protection filtering devices and methods of making and using the same. The present invention may include an embolic protection filtering device including a filter cartridge that is slidable over medical devices, for example, guidewires. The filter cartridge may have a filter coupled thereto and may have desirable flexibility and trackability characteristics. | 02-26-2009 |
20090082722 | REMOTE NAVIGATION ADVANCER DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - Various systems for advancing medical devices within a subject's body are provided that configured to engage the outer surface of the medical device at a number of points about the circumference of the medical device, to thereby grip the medical device for enabling advancement of the device. The advancing systems include engaging portions configured to engage the outer surface of a medical device at a number of points about the circumference of the medical device. The engaging portions preferably engage opposing sides of the medical device's outer surface over a predetermined longitudinal length, to clamp against a longitudinal portion of the medical device that provides improved surface contact with the medical device over conventional roller guides. Various methods for performing medical procedures utilizing various medical devices and advancer systems are also provided. | 03-26-2009 |
20100300956 | FLEXIBLE TUBE FOR CARTRIDGE FILTER - Embolic protection filtering devices and methods of making and using the same. The present invention may include an embolic protection filtering device including a filter cartridge that is slidable over medical devices, for example, guidewires. The filter cartridge may have a filter coupled thereto and may have desirable flexibility and trackability characteristics. | 12-02-2010 |
20110046618 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING OCCLUDED BLOOD VESSELS AND OTHER BODY CANNULA - A method of treating an occluded blood vessel includes sensing the impedance at a plurality of locations around the circumference of the blood vessel at least two different frequencies to identify vascular occlusive material, and distinguish vascular occlusive material from the vessel wall. | 02-24-2011 |
20110152712 | Impedance Measurement Tissue Identification in Blood Vessels - A system for radio frequency (RF) wire guidance during RF occlusion canalization including a RF wire configured to travel through a blood vessel, an impedance measure unit configured to measure an electrical impedance between the RF wire and a reference electrode, a RF power source, an activation controller configured to connect the RF power source to the RF wire when the impedance measure unit indicates that the RF wire is contacting an occlusion material, a RF wire steering system; and a controller configured to activate the steering system to maintain the RF wire within the occlusion material based on impedance measured by the impedance measure unit. | 06-23-2011 |
20160066882 | Intracardiac Ultrasound Imaging Delivery Catheter - An imaging catheter includes a delivery lumen and an imaging array. The imaging catheter is sized to be inserted within an introducer sheath. The delivery lumen facilitates insertion of a therapeutic device. An imager is arranged on an outside surface of a distal end of the imaging catheter. The imager collapses the distal end of the imaging catheter when the imager is within the introducer sheath. The distal end of the imaging catheter is allowed to expand when the imager exits the introducer sheath to facilitate delivery of the therapeutic device to a therapy site. | 03-10-2016 |
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20100106361 | INTEGRATED BATTERY SERVICE SYSTEM - An integrated battery service system performs a plurality of services related to a battery, such as battery testing, battery charging, and the like. In addition, the integrated service system provides services to devices/components that are coupled to the battery, such as starters, alternators, etc. The integrated battery service system allows a user to abort a service and then resume the process from where the process was aborted. When conducting a service, the integrated battery service system determines a noise level caused by devices/components coupled to the battery. The integrated battery service system includes connectors configured to couple to a battery for receiving input signals, a processor coupled to the connectors, and a memory device coupled to the processor for storing control codes and operation history. The control codes, when executed by the processor, control the system to selectively abort a service in response to a user input. Since the memory stores operation histories, the processor may access the memory to retrieve data related to the aborted service and parameters obtained during the service before the process was aborted. The system reinstates the aborted service in response to another user input. | 04-29-2010 |
20130020985 | Integrated Battery Service System - An integrated battery service system allows a user to abort a service and then resume the process from where the process was aborted. When conducting a service, the integrated battery service system determines a noise level caused by devices/components coupled to the battery. The integrated battery service system includes connectors configured to couple to a battery for receiving input signals, a processor coupled to the connectors, and a memory device coupled to the processor for storing control codes and operation history. The control codes, when executed by the processor, control the system to selectively abort a service in response to a user input. Since the memory stores operation histories, the processor may access the memory to retrieve data related to the aborted service and parameters obtained during the service before the process was aborted. The system reinstates the aborted service in response to another user input. | 01-24-2013 |
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20080251707 | OPTICAL CHASSIS, CAMERA HAVING AN OPTICAL CHASSIS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A camera including a mount substrate, a detector on a first surface of the mount substrate, a spacer on the mount substrate, the spacer including a hole exposing the detector, a cover on the spacer, the cover covering the hole, the mount substrate, the spacer and the cover together sealing the detector, the cover having a planar surface facing the detector, and an external electrical interconnection for the detector provided outside the sealing, the external electrical interconnection being on a first surface and a second surface, different from the first surface, of the mount substrate, the external electrical interconnection adapted to connect the detector to an electrical contact pad. | 10-16-2008 |
20090073451 | Spectrally diverse, spatially sensitive apparatus and associated methods - A spectrometer for use with a desired wavelength range includes an array of filters. Each filter outputs at least two non-contiguous wavelength peaks within the desired wavelength range. The array of filters is spectrally diverse over the desired wavelength range, and each filter in the array of filters outputs a spectrum of a first resolution. An array of detectors has a detector for receiving an output of a corresponding filter. A processor receives signals from each detector, and outputs a reconstructed spectrum having a second resolution, the second resolution being higher than any of the first resolution of each filter. Filters and detectors may be arranged into a plurality of imaging units, each imaging unit including first and second filters and first and second photosensing regions. A processor receives signals from each imaging unit, and generates a reconstructed spatial image comprised of discrete spatial units corresponding to each imaging unit. | 03-19-2009 |
20090296228 | Integrated micro-optical systems - An integrated micro-optical system includes at least two wafers with at least two optical elements provided on respective surfaces of the at least two wafers, at least one of the two optical elements being a spherical lens. The resulting optical system presents a high numerical aperture. One of the optical elements may be a refractive element formed in a material having a high index of refraction. | 12-03-2009 |
20100272393 | Wafer based optical chassis and associated methods - An optical chassis includes a mount substrate an optoelectronic device on the mount substrate, a spacer substrate, and a sealer substrate. The mount substrate, the spacer substrate and the sealer substrate are vertically stacked and hermetically sealing the optoelectronic device. An external electrical contact for the optoelectronic device is provided outside the sealing. At least part of the optical chassis may be made on a wafer level. A passive optical element may be provided on the sealer substrate or on another substrate stacked and secured thereto. | 10-28-2010 |
20110068258 | NONROTATIONALLY SYMMETRIC LENS, IMAGING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A singlet lens with opposing first and second surfaces has at least one surface being nonrotationally symmetric, the singlet lens substantially maintaining a ratio of magnification along orthogonal axes. The nonrotationally symmetric surface may be used in an imaging system, which may be used in a mobile handset. | 03-24-2011 |
20110170188 | MONOLITHIC POLARIZING DIFFRACTIVE STRUCTURES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A monolithic polarizing diffractive structure includes a system having at least two parallel continuous planar surfaces, a diffractive pattern on one of the at least two parallel continuous surfaces, the diffractive pattern including at least two diffractive elements integral with the one of the at least two continuous surfaces, the at least two diffractive elements defining a monolithic diffractive pattern, and a polarizing pattern on one of the at least two parallel continuous surfaces. The polarizing pattern includes at least two polarizing elements, each polarizing element corresponding to a respective diffractive element, the at least two polarizing elements outputting polarizations rotated with respect to one another, the at least two polarizing elements defining a monolithic polarizing pattern. | 07-14-2011 |
20120076456 | Optical element and system using the same - A method for transmitting a signal in an optical system includes generating an optical signal along an optical axis for transmission through an optical element, positioning the optical element so that a surface discontinuity is positioned along the optical axis such that the optical signal defines a substantially radially symmetric intensity profile, and launching the optical signal into an input face of an optical fiber such that the intensity profile is substantially null proximate an optical axis associated with the optical fiber. | 03-29-2012 |
20120094066 | INTEGRATED MICRO-OPTICAL SYSTEMS AND CAMERAS INCLUDING THE SAME - A device having an optical system including first and second substrates, a first optical element on a first surface of the first substrate, and a second optical element on a second surface of the second substrate, the first and second surfaces being parallel and the first and second optical elements being substantially centered along an optical axis of the optical system, and an active element positioned in optical communication with the optical system, wherein an imaging function of the optical system is distributed over at least the first and second optical elements. | 04-19-2012 |
20120294597 | DUAL STATE ASSEMBLY, IMAGE CAPTURING SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - An assembly for an image capturing device may include a blade configured to pass light without modification when in a first position and, when in a second position, provide one of an aperture blocking a portion of the light, a low power lens, and a transparent film, and an actuator configured to move the blade between the first and second positions. | 11-22-2012 |
20130130428 | METHOD OF MAKING A SPATIALLY SENSITIVE APPARATUS - A spectrometer for use with a desired wavelength range includes an array of filters. Each filter outputs at least two non-contiguous wavelength peaks within the desired wavelength range. The array of filters is spectrally diverse over the desired wavelength range, and each filter in the array of filters outputs a spectrum of a first resolution. An array of detectors has a detector for receiving an output of a corresponding filter. A processor receives signals from each detector, and outputs a reconstructed spectrum having a second resolution, the second resolution being higher than any of the first resolution of each filter. Filters and detectors may be arranged into a plurality of imaging units, each imaging unit including first and second filters and first and second photosensing regions. A processor receives signals from each imaging unit, and generates a reconstructed spatial image comprised of discrete spatial units corresponding to each imaging unit. | 05-23-2013 |
20140112619 | OPTICAL ELEMENT AND SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A method for transmitting a signal in an optical system includes generating an optical signal along an optical axis for transmission through an optical element, positioning the optical element so that a surface discontinuity is positioned along the optical axis such that the optical signal defines a substantially radially symmetric intensity profile, and launching the optical signal into an input face of an optical fiber such that the intensity profile is substantially null proximate an optical axis associated with the optical fiber. | 04-24-2014 |
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20090108511 | Variable force spring - A variable force spring that includes an elongated, pre-stressed strip of retractable spring material that is formed into coils and having a variation in cross-sectional mass along the length. In one instance, the variation in cross-sectional mass along the length of the retractable spring is achieved by varying the width of the pre-stressed spring along its length. | 04-30-2009 |
20090112163 | Fluid delivery device with variable force spring - A compact fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing fluid medicaments, such as antibiotics, blood clotting agents, analgesics, and like medicinal agents from collapsible containers at a uniform rate. The dispenser includes a novel stored energy source that is provided in the form of a compressible-expandable member that functions to continuously and uniformly expel fluid from the apparatus reservoir. The apparatus further includes a novel fluid flow control assembly that precisely controls the flow of the medicament solutions from the apparatus reservoir to the patient. | 04-30-2009 |
20100056998 | Two part fluid dispenser - A dispensing device for dispensing medicaments to a patient that is made up of first and second stand-alone, interconnectable assemblies. The first of these assemblies comprises a fluid reservoir assembly that houses a fluid reservoir defining component while the second assembly comprises a fluid delivery and control assembly that includes a novel flow control means that functions to control the flow of medicinal fluid from the fluid reservoir of the first assembly toward the patient via a plurality of fluid flow control passageways. Because the stand-alone fluid delivery and control assembly is initially totally separate from the fluid reservoir assembly of the apparatus, the fluid flow passageways of the fluid delivery and control assembly can be effectively sterilized using conventional gamma ray sterilization techniques without adversely affecting the medicament contained within the fluid reservoir of the apparatus. | 03-04-2010 |
20100222741 | Fluid delivery device with variable force spring - A compact fluid dispenser for use in controllably dispensing fluid medicaments such as antibiotics, blood clotting agents, analgesics, and like medicinal agents from collapsible containers at a uniform rate. The dispenser includes a novel stored energy source that is provided in the form of a compressible-expandable member that functions to continuously and uniformly expel fluid from the apparatus reservoir. The apparatus further includes a novel fluid flow control assembly that precisely controls the flow of the medicament solutions from the apparatus reservoir to the patient. | 09-02-2010 |
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20130002117 | REFRIGERATOR SHELF ASSEMBLY - A shelf assembly for use in a refrigerator includes a glass panel having a central region and a perimeter region, with the perimeter region having an upwardly turned spill prevention lip. The upwardly turned spill prevention lip is upwardly turned relative to the central region via a glass forming process. The upwardly turned spill prevention lip includes upwardly turned lip portions at the front, rear, left and right sides of the glass panel. The central region of the glass panel includes a storage portion. The upwardly turned spill prevention lip circumscribes the periphery of the central region to limit spillage of liquid over the sides of the glass panel. The shelf assembly may include a pair of support rails bonded at lower surfaces of the left and right sides of the glass panel and having attachment elements configured to mount the shelf assembly at the refrigerator. | 01-03-2013 |