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20080309473 | Combination horn and gear selection indicator system - The invention is a combination horn button and gear position indicator system for an automobile, the automobile having wire having a first end terminating at the steering wheel and a second end terminating at least partially down the steering column. In detail, the invention includes a housing movably mounted to the steering wheel, said housing movable from a first position to a second position, with a spring biasing the housing to the first position. horn actuation switch mounted in the housing, which is actuated to a closed position when the housing is moved from the first position to the second position. A gear position indicator is mounted on the housing. Processor circuits for sending the horn actuation switch signal to the horn relay and sending a gear position signal from the transmission to the gear position indicator via the one wire. | 12-18-2008 |
20090199671 | Shifting system for a vehicle transmission - The invention is a transmission shifting system for a vehicle, the vehicle having a transmission having a push-pull and rotating member for operating the transmission movable in an H pattern. In detail, the invention includes a first reversible electric motor coupled to the member for moving the member backwards and forwards. A second reversible electric motor is coupled to the member for rotating the member clockwise and counter-clockwise. The second motor coupled to the member by means of a biasing assembly such that a biasing force can be applied to the member when the second motor rotates without the member rotating. A transmission shifter control system is provided for sequencing the operation of the first and second motors so to move the member in the H pattern upon receipt of an actuation signal. | 08-13-2009 |
20110247442 | Gear selection device for a vehicle transmission - A gear shift device for a vehicle transmission by the hand of the operator which includes a housing having and opening therethrouh. A gear shift lever is mounted within the housing having an upper first end for gripping by the hand of the operator and a bottom second end for coupling to the transmission. A mechanism is mounted in the housing for providing an upper pivot point for the lever for forward and backward movement and a lower pivot point for providing sideways movement for the lever, when moved by the hand of the operator | 10-13-2011 |
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20090112010 | Hydroconversion Processes Employing Multi-Metallic Catalysts and Method for Making Thereof - A catalyst precursor composition and methods for making such a catalyst precursor are disclosed. The catalyst precursor comprises at least a promoter metal selected from Group VIII, Group IIB, Group IIA, Group IVA and combinations thereof having an oxidation state of +2 or +4, at least one Group VIB metal having an oxidation state of +6, and at least one organic oxygen-containing ligand. Catalysts prepared from the sulfidation of such catalyst precursors are used in the hydroprocessing of hydrocarbon feeds. | 04-30-2009 |
20130212930 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A REFINERY STREAM-COMPATIBLE BIO-OIL FROM A LIGNOCELLULOSIC FEEDSTOCK - In one aspect, a method for rendering biomass-derived pyrolysis oil miscible with refinery hydrocarbons comprises mixing a high oxygen content bio-oil having an oxygen content of at least about 10 wt. % with a low oxygen content bio-oil having an oxygen content of less than about 8 wt. % to produce a blended oil. The blended oil may be hydrotreated to produce a deoxygenated hydrotreated mixture from which water is removed using a separator, resulting in a low oxygen content hybrid bio-oil intermediate miscible in refinery process streams. A portion of the low oxygen content hybrid bio-oil intermediate may be recycled with the high oxygen content bio-oil or removed for use in a refinery process stream for further hydroprocessing. | 08-22-2013 |
20140066295 | Hydroconversion Multi-Metallic Catalysts and Method for Making Thereof - A self-supported mixed metal sulfide (MMS) catalyst for hydrotreating hydrocarbon feedstock is disclosed. The self-supported MMS catalyst is characterized by an HDN reaction rate constant of at least 100 g feed hr | 03-06-2014 |
20140066296 | Hydroconversion Multi-Metallic Catalysts and Method for Making Thereof - The invention relates to a self-supported mixed metal sulfide (MMS) catalyst for hydrotreating hydrocarbon feedstock and to a method for preparing the catalyst. The MMS catalyst has molar ratios of metal components Ni:Mo:W in a region defined by five points ABCDE of a ternary phase diagram, and wherein the five points ABCDE are defined as: A (Ni=0.72, Mo=0.00, W=0.25), B (Ni=0.25, Mo=0.00, W=0.75), C (Ni=0.25, Mo=0.25, W=0.50), D (Ni=0.60, Mo=0.25, W=0.15), E (Ni=0.72, Mo=0.13, W=0.15). | 03-06-2014 |
20140066297 | Hydroconversion Multi-Metallic Catalysts and Method for Making Thereof - The invention relates to a self-supported mixed metal sulfide (MMS) catalyst for hydrotreating hydrocarbon feedstock and to a method for preparing the catalyst. The MMS catalyst is characterized as having a multi-phased structure comprising five phases: a molybdenum sulfide phase, a tungsten sulfide phase, a molybdenum tungsten sulfide phase, an active nickel phase, and a nickel sulfide phase. | 03-06-2014 |
20140066298 | Hydroconversion Multi-Metallic Catalysts and Method for Making Thereof - The invention relates to a method for preparing a self-supported mixed metal sulfide (MMS) catalyst for hydrotreating hydrocarbon feedstock. The method comprises mixing a sufficient amount of a nickel (Ni) metal precursor, a sufficient amount of a molybdenum (Mo) metal precursor, and a sufficient amount of a tungsten (W) metal precursor to produce a catalyst precursor having a molar ratio Ni:Mo:W in relative proportions defined by a region of a ternary phase diagram showing transition metal elemental composition in terms of nickel, molybdenum, and tungsten mol-%, wherein the region is defined by five points ABCDE and wherein the five points are: A (Ni=0.72, Mo=0.00, W=0.28), B (Ni=0.55, Mo=0.00, W=0.45), C (Ni=0.48, Mo=0.14, W=0.38), D (Ni=0.48, Mo=0.20, W=0.33), E (Ni=0.62, Mo=0.14, W=0.24); and sulfiding the catalyst precursor under conditions sufficient to convert the catalyst precursor into a sulfide catalyst. | 03-06-2014 |
20140135207 | Hydroconversion Multi-Metallic Catalysts and Method for Making Thereof - The invention relates to a self-supported mixed metal sulfide (MMS) catalyst for hydrotreating hydrocarbon feedstock and to a method for preparing the catalyst. The MMS catalyst is characterized as having a BET surface area of at least 20 m | 05-15-2014 |
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20140351957 | Blocking Objectionable Content in Service Provider Storage Systems - When objects are shared by one user with another user, objectionable content, if identified as such, can be blocked from being shared, while the remainder of the shared objects can be accessed by the other user. Functions that allow sharing of content are implemented so as prevent sharing of objectionable content with another user, while allowing other content to be shared. If a group of files or objects is shared, then the presence of objectionable content in one object in the group results in that objectionable content not being shared, but the remaining files or objects are still shared. A graphical user interface for accessing the storage system, whether by providers or recipients of shared content, can selectively render information about objects with objectionable content. | 11-27-2014 |
20150143466 | DISABLING PROHIBITED CONTENT AND IDENTIFYING REPEAT OFFENDERS IN SERVICE PROVIDER STORAGE SYSTEMS - Objects in a shared storage system can be marked as including prohibited content. Incidents that result in objects being so marked can be stored in an incident history associated with a user responsible for those objects. The incident history can be processed to identify repeat offenders and modify access privileges of those users. However, when objects are shared by one user with another user, prohibited content is blocked from being shared, while the remainder of the shared objects can be accessed by the other user. Functions that allow sharing of content are implemented so as prevent sharing of prohibited content with another user, while allowing other content to be shared. If a group of files or objects is shared, then the presence of prohibited content in one object in the group results in that prohibited content not being shared, but the remaining files or objects are still shared. | 05-21-2015 |
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20150021694 | INTEGRATED CIRCUITS HAVING REPLACEMENT METAL GATES WITH IMPROVED THRESHOLD VOLTAGE PERFORMANCE AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - Integrated circuits having replacement metal gates with improved threshold voltage performance and methods for fabricating such integrated circuits are provided. A method includes providing a dielectric layer overlying a semiconductor substrate. The dielectric layer has a first and a second trench. A gate dielectric layer is formed in the first and second trench. A first barrier layer is formed overlying the gate dielectric layer. A work function material layer is formed within the trenches. The work function material layer and the first barrier layer are recessed in the first and second trench. The work function material layer and the first barrier layer form a chamfered surface. The gate dielectric layer is recessed in the first and second trench. A conductive gate electrode material is deposited such that it fills the first and second trench. The conductive gate electrode material is recessed in the first and second trench. | 01-22-2015 |
20150024584 | METHODS FOR FORMING INTEGRATED CIRCUITS WITH REDUCED REPLACEMENT METAL GATE HEIGHT VARIABILITY - Methods for fabricating integrated circuits with reduced replacement metal gate height variability are provided. In an embodiment, a method includes providing a semiconductor substrate with a fin supported thereon and forming a conformal material layer overlying the fin and the semiconductor substrate. A trench is etched within the conformal material layer such that the trench exposes a surface of the fin and the semiconductor substrate. A conductive gate structure is formed within the trench, the conformal material layer is removed, and spacers are formed on the sidewalls of the conductive gate. | 01-22-2015 |
20160049495 | SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURES WITH COPLANAR RECESSED GATE LAYERS AND FABRICATION METHODS - Semiconductor structures and fabrication methods are provided which includes, for instance, providing a gate structure over a semiconductor substrate, the gate structure including multiple conformal gate layers and a gate material disposed within the multiple conformal gate layers; recessing a portion of the multiple conformal gate layers below an upper surface of the gate structure, where upper surfaces of recessed, multiple conformal gate layers are coplanar; and removing a portion of the gate material to facilitate an upper surface of a remaining portion of the gate material to be coplanar with an upper surface of the recessed, multiple conformal gate layers. | 02-18-2016 |
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20100022517 | OPHTHALMIC FORMULATION OF RHO KINASE INHIBITOR COMPOUND - The present invention relates to an aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprising at least one inhibitor of Rho-associated protein kinase (ROCK). The aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprises 0.01-0.4% w/v of ROCK inhibitor(s), a non-ionic surfactant in an amount of 0.01-2% w/v, and a tonicity agent to maintain a tonicity between 220-360 mOsm/kG, at a pH between 6.3 to 7.8, wherein the ROCK inhibitor, the surfactant, and the tonicity agent are compatible in the formulation. The aqueous ophthalmic formulations of this invention have an increased ocular bioavailability and/or aqueous humor concentrations without a concomitant increase in systemic concentrations. The present invention further provides a method of reducing intraocular pressure, particularly a method of treating glaucoma, by administering the aqueous pharmaceutical formulation to a subject. | 01-28-2010 |
20100305175 | PHARMACEUTICAL LATRUNCULIN FORMULATIONS - The present invention relates to an aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprising at least one latrunculin and the formulation does not contain a substantial amount of dimethyl sulfoxide. In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to an aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprising at least one latrunculin in an amount of 0.001-2% w/v, a non-ionic surfactant in an amount of 0.01-2% w/v, and a tonicity agent to maintain a tonicity between 200-400 mOsm/kG, at a pH between 4 to 8, wherein the latrunculin, the surfactant, and the tonicity agent are compatible in the formulation, and the formulation does not contain a substantial amount of dimethyl sulfoxide. The formulation is stable for at least six month at refrigerated temperature. The present invention further provides a method of reducing intraocular pressure, a method of treating glaucoma, a method of inhibiting wound healing after trabeculectomy, and a method of inhibiting angiogenesis. | 12-02-2010 |
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20130008361 | LIQUID FERTILIZER SENSOR SYSTEM - A system for fertilizing a large area. The system may include a fluid bar configured to be towed by a tractor. The fluid bar may include a fluid passageway with at least one aperture and a sensor or meter in communication with the aperture. The aperture may be configured to receive a hose or other attachment distributing fluid to the ground. The system may include a tank, a pump, pump controller and a filter. The pump flow rate and the outlet flow rate may be displayed on monitoring equipment located within a cab of the tractor. The pump controller may be used by the farmer to variably adjust the fluid pressure in each aperture and consequently adjust the flow pressure of fertilizer added to the ground. | 01-10-2013 |
20130074747 | SEED PLANTER WITH EQUALIZER ASSEMBLY - A bracket for use with an agriculture planter including a trailing arm frame defining a pivot point thereon may include an arm bracket assembly with first, second, third, and fourth arms. Each arm may extend from a middle portion of the bracket. First and second fertilizer furrow opening discs may be rotatably mounted on mounting ends of two of the arms. First and second furrow closing wheels may be rotatably mounted on a mounting end of the other two arms. The middle portion of the bracket may be pivotally coupled to the trailing arm frame at the pivot point. The arms joined to the fertilizer furrow opening discs may be arranged at opposing ends of the middle portion to enable the furrow opening discs to open two fertilizer furrows on opposing sides of a seed furrow. | 03-28-2013 |
20130144827 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUPPORTING FERTILIZER DECISIONS - Systems and methods for supporting fertilizer decisions are provided. The systems and methods may be configured to receive data relating to the application of a liquid fertilizer to a field having a number of rows. The data may include at least one fertilizer characteristic and yield data relating to each row of the number of rows. The systems and methods may be configured to receive a request from a user to analyze the data. The systems and methods may be configured to compare the at least one fertilizer characteristic and the yield data for each row of the number of rows. The systems and methods may be configured to communicate the results of the comparison to the user. | 06-06-2013 |
20130263767 | SEED PLANTER WITH EQUALIZER ASSEMBLY - A bracket for use with an agriculture planter including a trailing arm frame defining a pivot point thereon may include an arm bracket assembly with first, second, third, and fourth arms. Each arm may extend from a middle portion of the bracket. First and second fertilizer furrow opening discs may be rotatably mounted on mounting ends of two of the arms. First and second furrow closing wheels may be rotatably mounted on a mounting end of the other two arms. The middle portion of the bracket may be pivotally coupled to the trailing arm frame at the pivot point. The arms joined to the fertilizer furrow opening discs may be arranged at opposing ends of the middle portion to enable the furrow opening discs to open two fertilizer furrows on opposing sides of a seed furrow. | 10-10-2013 |
20160084298 | SEED PLANTER WITH EQUALIZER ASSEMBLY - A bracket for use with an agriculture planter including a trailing arm frame defining a pivot point thereon may include an arm bracket assembly with first and second arms. Each arm may extend from a middle portion of the bracket. First and second implements may be rotatably mounted on mounting ends of two of the arms. The middle portion of the bracket may be pivotally coupled to the trailing arm frame at the pivot point. | 03-24-2016 |
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20120221720 | MONITORING DEVICE MESH NETWORK SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Methods, systems, devices, and software are described for data transmission to and from a monitored device via a mesh network. Monitoring devices report usage, status, location, and other pertinent data via a mesh network, and perhaps other networks as well. Novel data collection, transmission, and aggregation techniques are described. Data transfer may be bi-directional in order to manage and update device status and operation. The monitored device location may be tracked with the reported information. | 08-30-2012 |
20150341236 | MONITORING DEVICE MESH NETWORK SYSTEMS AND METHOD - Methods, systems, devices, and software are described for data transmission to and from a monitored device via a mesh network. Monitoring devices report usage, status, location, and other pertinent data via a mesh network, and perhaps other networks as well. Novel data collection, transmission, and aggregation techniques are described. Data transfer may be bi-directional in order to manage and update device status and operation. The monitored device location may be tracked with the reported information. | 11-26-2015 |