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20110236881 | MODULATION OF INFLUENZA VIRUS - The present invention provides, among other things, methods for the identification of compounds that are capable of modulating the activity of the influenza A virus. For example, the present methods provide platforms for identifying small molecule inhibitors that target the proton transport pathway defined at least in part by two or more of the highly conserved channel residues 27, 30, 31, 34, 37, 41, 44, and 45 of the influenza A M2 protein. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to methods comprising comparing spatial models of a plurality of test compounds with the spatial model of the pathway defined by at least two residues from among residues 27, 30, 31, 34, 37 or 41, 44, and 45 on one or more subunits of the M2 transmembrane protein of the influenza A virus to determine the spatial complementarity of each of the test compounds with the pathway; assessing the ability of the test compounds to bind to the pathway; and, based on the assessed ability of the test compounds to bind the pathway, determining the compound that modulates the activity of influenza A. | 09-29-2011 |
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20100234532 | MONOVINYLARENE CONJUGATED DIENE BLOCK COPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS FOR SHRINKABLE FILMS - The present invention relates generally to monovinylarene-conjugated diene block copolymers adapted for shrinkable film applications. In one embodiment, a block copolymer is provided wherein an oriented 2 mil film of the block copolymer oriented at 100° C. or less exhibits less than 10% shrinkage at 70° C., and at least 70% shrinkage at 100° C. | 09-16-2010 |
20100286340 | MONOVINYLARENE CONJUGATED DIENE COPOLYMER COMPOSITIONS FOR ACRYLATE BLENDS - The present invention relates to monovinylarene-conjugated diene copolymer compositions adapted for blendability with acrylate polymers. In some embodiments, such compositions are provided that are particularly resistant to blocking when stored in pellet form. | 11-11-2010 |
20110136702 | Wellbore Fluid Additives and Methods of Producing the Same - Disclosed herein is a polymer useful in a method of forming a wellbore fluid additive. This polymer comprises a polyethylene backbone comprising pendant aminoalkylsulfonic acid amides which comprise a carbonyl directly attached to a backbone carbon, and an amide formed via the amine group from the aminoalkylsulfonic acid. Methods of preparing these polymers by addition of the aminoalkylsulfonic acid to a polymeric anhydride are disclosed. Methods related to oil extraction using the wellbore fluid with the additive are also disclosed. | 06-09-2011 |
20130079471 | STYRENE BUTADIENE BLOCK COPOLYMERS FOR FILM APPLICATIONS - We disclose a monovinylarene-conjugated diene block copolymer containing a plurality of monovinylarene-conjugated diene mixed blocks, wherein each mixed block contains conjugated diene units and monovinylarene units in a weight ratio of about 0.05 to about 0.33. We also disclose a composition containing (a) from about 50 parts by weight to about 95 parts by weight of the monovinylarene-conjugated diene block copolymer and (b) from about 5 parts by weight to about 50 parts by weight of polystyrene; wherein the monovinylarene-conjugated diene block copolymer and the polystyrene total 100 parts by weight. We further disclose a method of shrink-wrapping an object or a group of objects by wrapping the object or the group of objects with a film containing the composition, to yield a wrapped object or group of objects, and heating the wrapped object or group of objects to a temperature and for a duration sufficient to shrink the film in at least a first direction, to yield a shrink-wrapped object or group of objects. | 03-28-2013 |
20150218325 | Styrene Butadiene Block Copolymers For Film Applications - We disclose a monovinylarene-conjugated diene block copolymer containing a plurality of monovinylarene-conjugated diene mixed blocks, wherein each mixed block contains conjugated diene units and monovinylarene units in a weight ratio of about 0.05 to about 0.33. We also disclose a composition containing (a) from about 50 parts by weight to about 95 parts by weight of the monovinylarene-conjugated diene block copolymer and (b) from about 5 parts by weight to about 50 parts by weight of polystyrene; wherein the monovinylarene-conjugated diene block copolymer and the polystyrene total 100 parts by weight. We further disclose a method of shrink-wrapping an object or a group of objects by wrapping the object or the group of objects with a film containing the composition, to yield a wrapped object or group of objects, and heating the wrapped object or group of objects to a temperature and for a duration sufficient to shrink the film in at least a first direction, to yield a shrink-wrapped object or group of objects. | 08-06-2015 |
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20100065503 | PORTABLE WATER TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHODS - Herein are disclosed apparatus and methods that can be used to receive a volume of potable water from a source and to treat the volume of water so as to improve the perceived or actual aesthetic quality of the water, and to thereafter contain the treated water such that it can be used or consumed. | 03-18-2010 |
20100243572 | LIQUID FILTRATION SYSTEMS - Provided are plasma-treated binders for use in filtration media comprising sorbent media. Plasma treatment can use silane, oxygen, or both. Plasma-treated binders can be charge-modified with the addition of an anti-microbial agent. The filtration media can be used to make matrixes and systems. Methods of making and using the same are also provided. | 09-30-2010 |
20110042298 | FILTER MEDIUM AND WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A filter medium comprises: a) 55 to 80 percent by weight of activated carbon particles having a D | 02-24-2011 |
20140060727 | POROUS COMPOSITE BLOCK, FILTER ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A porous composite block includes a plurality of primary structures bonded to one to another. Each primary structure comprises adsorptive media particles bonded together by a polymeric binder. A filter assembly including the porous composite block, and a method of making the porous composite block are also disclosed. | 03-06-2014 |
20140209541 | FILTRATION MEDIUM COMPRISING A CARBON OXYCHALCOGENIDE - Described herein is a filtration medium comprising a carbon substrate having a surface of CO | 07-31-2014 |
20140305870 | FILTRATION MEDIUM COMPRISING A METAL-CONTAINING PARTICULATE - Described herein is a liquid filtration device is disclosed comprising a fluid conduit fluidly connecting a fluid inlet to a fluid outlet; and a water filtration medium disposed in the fluid conduit; the water filter medium comprising a metal-containing particulate, wherein the metal-containing particulate comprises a thermolysis product of a metal salt wherein the salt is selected from nitrogen-containing oxyanions, sulfur-containing anions, chlorides, phosphates, and combinations thereof; and methods of removing chloramines from aqueous solutions. | 10-16-2014 |
20140305882 | FILTRATION MEDIUM COMPRISING A METAL-CONTAINING PARTICULATE - Described herein is a liquid filtration device is disclosed comprising a fluid conduit fluidly connecting a fluid inlet to a fluid outlet; and a water filtration medium disposed in the fluid conduit; the water filter medium comprising a metal-containing particulate, wherein the metal-containing particulate comprises a thermolysis product of a metal carboxylate; and methods of removing chloramines from aqueous solutions. | 10-16-2014 |
20140319061 | FILTRATION MEDIUM COMPRISING A THERMOLYSIS PRODUCT OF A CARBON OXYCHALCOGENIDE AND A METAL SALT, METHOD OF REMOVING CHLORAMINE WITH THIS FILTRATION MEDIUM AND METHOD OF MAKING THIS FILTRATION MEDIUM - Described herein is a filtration medium comprising a substrate, wherein the substrate comprises a thermolysis product of (i) a carbon substrate having a surface of CO | 10-30-2014 |
20140360942 | FILTRATION MEDIUM COMPRISING A METAL SULFIDE - Described herein is a liquid filtration device is disclosed a vessel for treating an aqueous liquid, wherein the vessel contains a filtration medium and wherein the filtration medium comprises a metal sulfide, wherein the sulfur in the form of a metal sulfide is at least 0.5% by weight of the filtration media. | 12-11-2014 |
20150076071 | LIQUID FILTRATION SYSTEMS - Provided are plasma-treated binders for use in filtration media comprising sorbent media. Plasma treatment can use silane, oxygen, or both. Plasma-treated binders can be charge-modified with the addition of an anti-microbial agent. The filtration media can be used to make matrixes and systems. Methods of making and using the same are also provided. | 03-19-2015 |
20150083667 | COMPOSITE ION EXCHANGE MEDIA FOR LIQUID FILTRATION SYSTEMS - Provided are filtration media and matrixes comprising a pulverized powder of ion exchange resin and a polymeric binder. The resin can be pulverized to an average particle size in the range of 50 to 250 microns and can comprise a cation exchange resin, an anion exchange resin, a chelating resin, a biologically-related ion exchange resin, or combinations thereof. The media can further comprise activated carbon. The binder can be ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. The filtration media can be used to make matrixes and systems. Methods of making and using the same are also provided. | 03-26-2015 |
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20090266183 | DETECTOR HOUSING - A duct detector housing includes a housing cover and a housing body defining a midline between the center of a detector and a printed circuit board within said body. Gas inlet and outlets are off axis of the midline to allow water that collects in conventional housing to drain from the housing. A maintenance mode button associated with a duct detector housing cover that is secured to a housing body of the housing provides a preselected time period during which removal of the cover is independent of a cover removal alarm. A printed circuit board within the housing has dedicated terminal blocks providing grouped connections with each of the groups segregated from another. An improved duct detector terminal has a hole in the terminal adapted to receive a test meter probe therethrough to provide an electrical contact between the wire. | 10-29-2009 |
20090267357 | DETECTOR HOUSING - A duct detector housing includes a housing cover and a housing body having a gas inlet and a gas outlet. The gas inlet is in fluid communication with a gas conveying duct. The housing body is adapted to have a detector therein and being complementary to the cover to form an interface therebetween. A binary mode securement mechanism for securing the cover to the housing body in either only an open or closed position is provided to overcome the uncertainty with conventional housings as to the integrity of the closure. A process for ensuring a cover is closed against a housing body of a duct detector housing includes placing the cover in complementary contact with a surface of the housing body and engaging the binary mode securement mechanism to provide only binary either positive or completely an open or closed position for the cover relative to the housing body. | 10-29-2009 |
20100307267 | DETECTOR HOUSING - A duct detector housing includes a housing cover and a housing body defining a midline between the center of a detector and a printed circuit board within said body. Gas inlet and outlets are off axis of the midline to allow water that collects in conventional housing to drain from the housing. A maintenance mode button associated with a duct detector housing cover that is secured to a housing body of the housing provides a preselected time period during which removal of the cover is independent of a cover removal alarm. A printed circuit board within the housing has dedicated terminal blocks providing grouped connections with each of the groups segregated from another. An improved duct detector terminal has a hole in the terminal adapted to receive a test meter probe therethrough to provide an electrical contact between the wire. | 12-09-2010 |
20110072882 | DETECTOR HOUSING - A duct detector housing includes a housing cover and a housing body defining a midline between the center of a detector and a printed circuit board within said body. Gas inlet and outlets are off axis of the midline to allow water that collects in conventional housing to drain from the housing. A maintenance mode button associated with a duct detector housing cover that is secured to a housing body of the housing provides a preselected time period during which removal of the cover is independent of a cover removal alarm. A printed circuit board within the housing has dedicated terminal blocks providing grouped connections with each of the groups segregated from another. An improved duct detector terminal has a hole in the terminal adapted to receive a test meter probe therethrough to provide an electrical contact between the wire. | 03-31-2011 |
20110076902 | DETECTOR HOUSING - A duct detector housing includes a housing cover and a housing body defining a midline between the center of a detector and a printed circuit board within said body. Gas inlet and outlets are off axis of the midline to allow water that collects in conventional housing to drain from the housing. A maintenance mode button associated with a duct detector housing cover that is secured to a housing body of the housing provides a preselected time period during which removal of the cover is independent of a cover removal alarm. A printed circuit board within the housing has dedicated terminal blocks providing grouped connections with each of the groups segregated from another. An improved duct detector terminal has a hole in the terminal adapted to receive a test meter probe therethrough to provide an electrical contact between the wire. | 03-31-2011 |
20110213512 | REMOTE PROGRAMMER FOR A VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM - A device for use in a vehicle, including: a plurality of connectors that connect the device to vehicle components, wherein the vehicle components are operated pursuant to a feature set of electronically operable functions; a memory that stores codes for defining the feature set of electronically operable functions; and a module that adapts the device to connect to a control unit that is disposed inside a vehicle through a serial communications interface, wherein the control unit is part of a remote start system installed in the vehicle, and the remote start system is provided with new functionality based on the codes stored in the memory. | 09-01-2011 |
20130106600 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND TESTING OF ALARM SAFETY SYSTEMS | 05-02-2013 |
20130269410 | Detector Housing - A duct detector housing includes a housing cover and a housing body defining a midline between the center of a detector and a printed circuit board within said body. Gas inlet and outlets are off axis of the midline to allow water that collects in conventional housing to drain from the housing. A maintenance mode button associated with a duct detector housing cover that is secured to a housing body of the housing provides a preselected time period during which removal of the cover is independent of a cover removal alarm. A printed circuit board within the housing has dedicated terminal blocks providing grouped connections with each of the groups segregated from another. An improved duct detector terminal has a hole in the terminal adapted to receive a test meter probe therethrough to provide an electrical contact between the wire. | 10-17-2013 |
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20140022092 | Receiver and Digital Demodulation Circuitry for an External Controller Useable in an Implantable Medical Device System - Receiver and digital demodulation circuitry for an external controller for communicating with an implantable medical device (IMD) is disclosed. A Digital Signal Processor (DSP) is used to sample received analog data transmitted from the IMD at a lower rate than would otherwise be required for the frequency components in the transmitted data by the Nyquist sampling criteria. To allow for this reduced sampling rate, the incoming data is shifted to a lower intermediate frequency using a switching circuit. The switching circuit receives a clock signal, which is preferably but not necessarily the same clock signal used by the DSP to sample the data. The switching circuit multiplies the received data with the clock signal to produce lower intermediate frequencies, which can then be adequately sampled at the DSP at the reduced sampling rate per the Nyquist sampling criteria. | 01-23-2014 |
20140025139 | Receiver With Dual Band Pass Filters and Demodulation Circuitry for an External Controller Useable in an Implantable Medical Device System - Receiver and demodulation circuitry for an external controller for an implantable medical device is disclosed. The circuitry comprises two high Quality-factor band pass filters (BFPs) connected in series. Each BFP is tuned to a different center frequency, such that these center frequencies are outside the band of frequencies transmitted form the IMD. The resulting frequency response is suitably wide to receive the band without attenuation, but sharply rejects noise outside of the band. The resulting filtered signal is input to a comparator to produce a square wave of the filtered signal, which maintains the frequencies of the received signal and is suitable for input to a digital input of a microcontroller in the external controller. Demodulation of the square wave occurs in the microcontroller, and involves assessing the time between transitions in the square wave. These transmission timings are compared to expected transition times for the logic states in the transmitted data. The results of these comparisons are stored and filtered to remove noise and to recover the transmitted data. | 01-23-2014 |
20150105842 | Power Supply Disconnect Current Measurement for an Implantable Medical Device - An implantable medical device (IMD) is disclosed having measurement circuitry for measuring one or more currents in the IMD, such as the currents drawn from various power supply voltages. Such currents are measured without disrupting normal IMD operation, and can be telemetered from the IMD for review. Switching circuitry in line with the current being measured is temporarily opened for a time period to disconnect the power supply voltage from the circuitry being powered. A voltage across a capacitance in parallel with the circuitry is measured when the switching circuitry is opened and again closed at the end of the time period, with the circuitry drawing power from the charged capacitance during this time period. The average current drawn by the power supply voltage is determined using the difference in the measured voltages, the known capacitance, and the time period between the measurements. | 04-16-2015 |
20150306399 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRICAL PULSE CHARGE COMPENSATION FOR IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE CAPACITANCE LOADING EFFECTS - A neurostimulation device and system are provided. At least one neurostimulation lead having a plurality of electrodes is configured for being implanted within tissue of a patient. A shunt capacitance is coupled to one of the electrodes. Time-varying electrical current is delivered to at least one of the electrodes, wherein the shunt capacitance would, without compensation, absorb charge from or inject charge into the tissue in response to time-varying changes in the delivered electrical current, thereby causing an uncompensated electrical waveform to be delivered to the tissue adjacent the one electrode, The absorbed or injected charge is at least partially compensated for, thereby causing a compensated electrical waveform to be delivered to the tissue adjacent the one electrode. | 10-29-2015 |
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20090082101 | COMPREHENSIVE SINGLE PAGE VIEW OF USER'S GAMING ACHIEVEMENTS - A method is disclosed for providing comprehensive information of all game achievements on a single GUI of a gaming and media system. The achievements GUI lists all game achievements, whether locked or unlocked, and may visually differentiate between locked and unlocked achievements. Upon a user selecting a listed achievement, information relating to that achievement may be displayed on the same GUI, in an achievement descriptor area beside the area listing the achievements. | 03-26-2009 |
20090111576 | METHOD OF PROVIDING PLAYER STATUS AND ABILITY TO JOIN GAMES - A method is disclosed in a gaming and media system for quickly and efficiently showing all friends gaming at a given time, what they are playing, and for providing the ability to download and/or join their friend's game. Information relating to which friends are gaming online, what games they are playing and whether their games are joinable are consolidated onto a single GUI. That same GUI, referred to as a Friends Playing Now GUI, also provides the user with the ability to join games which are indicated to be joinable. | 04-30-2009 |
20090111581 | USER TO USER GAME REFERRALS - A method is disclosed in a gaming and media system for quickly and easily creating and sending mail communications including pre-populated, or preformed, messages. Upon receipt of a communication, a recipient may also quickly and easily download a game discussed in the message. | 04-30-2009 |
20120021838 | Automatic Delivery of Digital Content to a Computing Device - Automatic downloading of digital content to a computing device is provided. Digital content that is available from a remote content server is checked to determine if any digital content matches criteria specified for downloading. If a match is found, and the user has not previously downloaded the digital content, or a previous version of the digital content, then the digital content is added to a download queue. The digital content specified in the download queue is transferred to the computing device. | 01-26-2012 |
20120244941 | USER TO USER GAME REFERRALS - A method is disclosed in a gaming and media system for quickly and easily creating and sending mail communications including pre-populated, or preformed, messages. Upon receipt of a communication, a recipient may also quickly and easily download a game discussed in the message. | 09-27-2012 |
20130005461 | COMPREHENSIVE SINGLE PAGE VIEW OF USER'S GAMING ACHIEVEMENTS - A method is disclosed for providing comprehensive information of all game achievements on a single GUI of a gaming and media system. The achievements GUI lists all game achievements, whether locked or unlocked, and may visually differentiate between locked and unlocked achievements. Upon a user selecting a listed achievement, information relating to that achievement may be displayed on the same GUI, in an achievement descriptor area beside the area listing the achievements. | 01-03-2013 |
20140135122 | COMPREHENSIVE SINGLE PAGE VIEW OF USER'S GAMING ACHIEVEMENTS - A method is disclosed for providing comprehensive information of all game achievements on a single GUI of a gaming and media system. The achievements GUI lists all game achievements, whether locked or unlocked, and may visually differentiate between locked and unlocked achievements. Upon a user selecting a listed achievement, information relating to that achievement may be displayed on the same GUI, in an achievement descriptor area beside the area listing the achievements. | 05-15-2014 |