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20090072951 | NEAR-FIELD COMMUNICATION DEVICE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SENSOR - A wireless communication device ( | 03-19-2009 |
20090082005 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR COORDINATING A SINGLE TELEPHONE NUMBER - The described methods and devices provide for transferal of an operational identity between two mobile communication devices of an activation pool, making one device active and another inactive, but maintain the same telephone number or other operational identity. The operational identity may be, for example, a user account number, a telephone number, or other identifier that can identify the active mobile communication device in the communication network so that telephone calls or other communications may be sent to and/or received by one device of the set of devices of the activation pool. A mobile communication device may transmit a signal to a server of the communication network to make active the mobile communication device and to operate the device under the operational identity. At the same time, the server may register as inactive the previously active mobile device of the activation pool. | 03-26-2009 |
20090158160 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPLEMENTING AVATAR MODIFICATIONS IN ANOTHER USER'S AVATAR - A method and apparatus that implements avatar modifications to another user's avatar from a first mobile communication device is disclosed. The method may include selecting an avatar modification to relating to a user of a second mobile communication device based on input from a user, and sending a signal to initiate transmission of selected avatar modification to at least one of the second mobile communication device, an avatar management server, and a plurality of mobile communication devices wherein the user's avatar modification may be viewed by other mobile communication device users. | 06-18-2009 |
20090168684 | BROADCAST MESSAGING IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A method for receiving a broadcast message in a wireless communication device is disclosed. The device receives a broadcast message that has associated therewith a unique message grouping identifier and determines whether the unique message grouping identifier of the received message is equal to a unique message grouping identifier of a previously received message. The device ignores the received broadcast message when the unique message grouping identifier of the received message is equal to the unique message grouping identifier of the previously received message and in some implementations enters sleep mode. | 07-02-2009 |
20120044853 | BROADCAST MESSAGING IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A wireless communication device includes a receiver configured to receive an emergency alert configuration message identifying which sub-message of an emergency broadcast message comprising a collection of sub-messages to be received by the wireless communication device, wherein the wireless communication device is configured to receive only the sub-message of the emergency broadcast message identified by the emergency alert configuration message. | 02-23-2012 |
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20080214375 | Trash Bags With Narrowing Seals To Facilitate Gripping - Methods of forming a polymeric film bag having first and second panels that are joined to each other along a pair of opposing sides and a bottom bridging the opposing sides. Each of the first and second panels have an original width. Extending inwardly from near or at one of the pair of opposing sides is a first narrowing seal. The first narrowing seal seals the first and second panels together such that a second width of the first and second panels is created that is smaller than the original widths of the first and second panels. | 09-04-2008 |
20120273084 | STORAGE FILM - A storage bag for perishable articles includes an unperforated outer layer, an unperforated inner layer, and an intermediate layer disposed between the outer and inner layers. The intermediate layers includes a solventless adhesive mixed with a volatile antimicrobial. In addition, the outer and inner layers are oxygen permeable, and the inner layer has a greater permeability than the outer layer. | 11-01-2012 |
20130199956 | FLEXIBLE PACKAGE AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A FLEXIBLE PACKAGE - A resealable package configured to contain a consumable product includes a flexible substrate blank having a flap portion, a back portion and a front portion, wherein the flap portion, the back portion and the front portion are contiguously formed portions of the flexible substrate blank. The package further includes a pocket formed by the cooperation of an inner surface of the front portion and an inner surface of the back portion along a first fold line, and a tamper indicator formed by the cooperation of an inner surface of the flap portion and the outer surface of the front portion on the side of the pocket when the flap portion engages the pocket after being folded along a second fold line. | 08-08-2013 |
20140090776 | FIBER-REINFORCED FILM PROCESSES AND FILMS - A blown-film process for making a fiber-reinforced film comprises providing and melting at least one thermoplastic resin. The at least one thermoplastic resin is extruded through an extension die to form a film bubble. A plurality of fibers is introduced inside of the film bubble. The fibers are distributed inside of the film bubble. The film bubble is collapsed after introducing the plurality of fibers so as to form a fiber-reinforced film. The fiber-reinforced film has a first thermoplastic layer, a second thermoplastic layer, and a plurality of fibers dispersed therebetween. The film may be formed in a bag. | 04-03-2014 |
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20080272512 | Transferring Resin for Forming Fastener Products - Method and apparatus for making fastener products ( | 11-06-2008 |
20090065967 | Molding Apparatus and Related Methods - The invention relates to molding systems and related methods. In one aspect of the invention, a molding apparatus includes a first cylindrical roll that is rotatably coupled to a frame arid an adjacent pressure device, the frame is configured so that a substrate can pass through a nip formed between the first cylindrical roll and the pressure device while a portion of the substrate extends laterally beyond at least the frame and the first cylindrical roll. | 03-12-2009 |
20100239699 | Molding Apparatus and Related Methods - The invention relates to molding systems and related methods. In one aspect of the invention, a molding apparatus includes a first cylindrical roll that is rotatably coupled to a frame and an adjacent pressure device, the frame is configured so that a substrate can pass through a nip formed between the first cylindrical roll and the pressure device while a portion of the substrate extends laterally beyond at least the frame and the first cylindrical roll. | 09-23-2010 |
20130256954 | Blown Film Fastening - A method for forming a film of plastic material includes urging molten resin through a die head opening to form a stalk having an extrusion profiled rail of resin material extending radially outward from a tubular wall, the die head opening including an annular orifice that defines a thickness of the tubular wall and a cross-sectional shape of the rail; cutting the rail to form discrete elements while leaving the tubular wall un-punctured; and inflating the stalk with a gas bubble maintained within an interior space of the tubular wall to form a thin film tube. | 10-03-2013 |
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20100076568 | PROSTHETIC WRIST IMPLANT - A wrist implant requires minimal resection of the distal radius and preserves the sigmoid notch and articulation with the head of the distal ulna. The wrist implant generally includes a radius portion, a carpal portion and a carpal ball. The wrist implant includes a primary articulation and a secondary rotational articulation. The primary articulation occurs between the radius portion and the carpal ball. The secondary articulation occurs between the carpal ball and the carpal portion. | 03-25-2010 |
20120150308 | PROSTHETIC WRIST IMPLANT - A wrist implant requires minimal resection of the distal radius and preserves the sigmoid notch and articulation with the head of the distal ulna. The wrist implant generally includes a radius portion, a carpal portion and a carpal ball. The wrist implant includes a primary articulation and a secondary rotational articulation. The primary articulation occurs between the radius portion and the carpal ball. The secondary articulation occurs between the carpal ball and the carpal portion. | 06-14-2012 |
20120259418 | Sigmoid Notch Implant - A sigmoid notch resurfacing prosthesis for application to the sigmoid notch of the distal radius. The sigmoid notch prosthesis generally includes a saddle and a radius portion for attachment to the distal radius. The saddle may be formed from ultra high molecular weight polyethylene or another durable self-lubricating material. The saddle includes an at least partially concave contoured depression having rounded edges that is securable to the radius portion. The saddle may be secured by a sliding notch snap fit design. The prosthesis may be adapted for articulation with the natural head of the ulna or with an ulnar head prosthesis that has replaced the ulnar head. | 10-11-2012 |
20140288660 | Prosthetic Wrist Implant - A wrist implant requires minimal resection of the distal radius and preserves the sigmoid notch and articulation with the head of the distal ulna. The wrist implant generally includes a radius portion, a carpal portion and a carpal ball. The wrist implant includes a primary articulation and a secondary rotational articulation. The primary articulation occurs between the radius portion and the carpal ball. The secondary articulation occurs between the carpal ball and the carpal portion. | 09-25-2014 |
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20110268446 | PROVIDING DIGITAL DATA SERVICES IN OPTICAL FIBER-BASED DISTRIBUTED RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, AND RELATED COMPONENTS AND METHODS - Optical fiber-based distributed communications systems that provide and support both RF communication services and digital data services are disclosed herein. The RF communication services and digital data services can be distributed over optical fiber to client devices, such as remote antenna units for example. In certain embodiments, digital data services can be distributed over optical fiber separate from optical fiber distributing RF communication services. In other embodiments, digital data services can be distributed over common optical fiber with RF communication services. For example, digital data services can be distributed over common optical fiber with RF communication services at different wavelengths through wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) and/or at different frequencies through frequency-division multiplexing (FDM). Power distributed in the optical fiber-based distributed communications system to provide power to remote antenna units can also be accessed to provide power to digital data service components. | 11-03-2011 |
20110268449 | Sectorization in Distributed Antenna Systems, and Related Components and Methods - Embodiments disclosed provide sectorization in distributed antenna systems, and related components and methods. The antenna units in the distributed antenna systems can be sectorized. In this regard, one or more radio bands distributed by the distributed antenna systems can be allocated to one or more sectors. The antenna units in the distributed antenna systems are also allocated to one or more sectors. In this manner, only radio frequency (RF) communications signals in the radio band(s) allocated to given sector(s) are distributed the antenna unit allocated to the same sector(s). The bandwidth capacity of the antenna unit is split among the radio band(s) allocated to sector(s) allocated to the antenna unit. The sectorization of the radio band(s) and the antenna units can be configured and/or altered based on capacity needs for given radio bands in antenna coverage areas provide by the antenna units. | 11-03-2011 |
20140050483 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR INCREASING RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) POWER IN DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA SYSTEMS - A system, and related methods and devices, is disclosed for increasing an output power of a frequency band in a distributed antenna system that includes at least one RXU module that is operatively coupled to at least one RAU module. A first group of the plurality of channels within a first frequency band may be allocated to the RAU module, and a second group of the plurality of the channels within the first frequency band may be allocated to the RXU module. The at least one RAU module may be configured to receive RF signals from the first group of the plurality of channels being used in the first frequency band, and the at least one RXU module may be configured to receive RF signals from the second group of the plurality of channels being used in the first frequency band. In this manner, the amount of composite power per channel is increased. | 02-20-2014 |
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20090076967 | COMPLETELY ANONYMOUS PURCHASING OF GOODS ON A COMPUTER NETWORK - The present invention discloses a system for the anonymous purchase of goods. A Customer requests to purchase some physical goods, the Vendor determines the cost of the goods, and asks the Customer to select a Carrier. The Vendor requests a Customer Token and redirects the Customer's browser to the Carrier, with the Customer Token, a Vendor Token and a description of the package. The Carrier validates the Vendor's Token and uses the Customer's token to request information about the Customer, including shipping instructions. The Carrier assigns a shipping identifier and shipping cost and redirects the Customer's browser back to the Vendor along with the identifier and shipping cost. The Vendor adjusts the cost to include shipping, packages the goods, and labels the packages with the shipping identifier. The Carrier picks up the packages, prints a complete label using the Customer information associated with the shipping identifier and delivers the goods. | 03-19-2009 |
20140101057 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGEMENT OF ALTERNATIVELY PRICED TRANSACTIONS - A system and method thereof, comprising means for: communicating through at least one computer network interface with each of (i) a plurality of providers of accountable resources, and (ii) a plurality of registrars which register clients, each client having access to accountable resources of providers, and maintain client-associated accounts therewith; generating a token verifying that a client is authenticated by a registrar; logging accountable transactions identifying a client-associated account and a transaction valuation, maintained by the registrar; and periodically accounting for the logged accountable transactions between respective registrars and respective providers; wherein a valuation of the accountable transaction is dependent at least on information conveyed in the token. | 04-10-2014 |
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20080307965 | AIR DRYER WITH OIL REMOVAL FILTER - An air dryer, used in a compressed air system, includes an oil coalescing element for agglomerating oil in compressed air passing through the oil coalescing element in a first direction during a charging cycle and passing through the oil coalescing element in a second direction during a purging cycle. A drying material, which is downstream of the oil coalescing element during the charging cycle and upstream of the oil coalescing element during the purging cycle, reduces moisture in the compressed air during the charging cycle. | 12-18-2008 |
20090056292 | PURGE EXHAUST PROCESSOR - A purge exhaust processor includes an inlet chamber receiving a purge exhaust. A portion of the purge exhaust including at least one of moisture, air, and oil is passed from the inlet chamber to a sump volume. A heat source changes a phase of the moisture from liquid to gas. A wick transfers the oil from the sump volume to an oil collector. | 03-05-2009 |
20100139487 | Purge Exhaust Processor - A purge exhaust processor includes an inlet chamber receiving a purge exhaust. A portion of the purge exhaust including at least one of moisture, air, and oil is passed from the inlet chamber to a sump volume. A heat source changes a phase of the moisture from liquid to gas. A wick transfers the oil from the sump volume to an oil collector. | 06-10-2010 |
20120255437 | Air Dryer Assembly - An air dryer cartridge assembly, used in a compressed air system, includes a rigid porous layer, a fibrous material layer, a diffusing layer and a desiccant for filtering and drying compressed air passing in a first direction during a charging cycle. The compressed air passes through diffusing layer, the fibrous material layer and the rigid porous layer in a second direction during a purging cycle. The desiccant, which is downstream of the rigid porous layer, the fibrous material layer and the diffusing layer during the charging cycle, reduces moisture in the compressed air during the charging cycle. The use of diffusing layer downstream of the fibrous material layer during a charging cycle disperses the compressed air so that moisture removal is improved in the desiccant. | 10-11-2012 |
20130319232 | PURGE EXHAUST PROCESSOR - A purge exhaust processor includes an inlet chamber, a sump chamber, a selectively charged surface in the inlet chamber, and an orifice. The inlet chamber receives purge exhaust including at least one of air, water vapor, oil aerosol, and water aerosol. The selectively charged surface agglomerates at least one of the oil aerosol and water aerosol into a liquid. The orifice is sized for passing the agglomerated liquid from the inlet chamber to the sump chamber. | 12-05-2013 |
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20090048311 | Compostions and Methods for Controlling Nematodes - Compositions and processes for controlling nematodes are described herein, e.g., nematodes that infest plants or animals. The compounds include oxazoles, oxadiazoles and thiadiazoles. | 02-19-2009 |
20110028320 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING NEMATODES - Compositions and processes for controlling nematodes are described herein, e.g., nematodes that infest plants or animals. The compounds include oxazoles, oxadiazoles and thiadiazoles. | 02-03-2011 |
20130067620 | Improved Compositions and Methods for Pathogen Control in Plants - Methods and compositions for use in reducing biotic stress in plants by providing recombinant DNA molecules encoding methkyletone thioesterase into the cells of a plant in order to achieve a reduction in infestation by nematodes, insects and other pests are described. The plant cells in some cases produce one or more of 2-nonanone, 2-undecanone, 2-tridecanone and 2-pentadecanone. Also described are methods for making transgenic plants that express the recombinant DNA molecule for use in protecting plants from pest infestations. | 03-14-2013 |
20130217570 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING NEMATODES - Compositions and processes for controlling nematodes are described herein, e.g., nematodes that infest plants or animals. The compounds include oxazoles, oxadiazoles and thiadiazoles. | 08-22-2013 |
20130303368 | NEW COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING NEMATODE PESTS - Compositions and processes for controlling nematodes are described herein, e.g., nematodes that infest plants or animals. The compounds include certain 2,5-substituted tetrazoles. | 11-14-2013 |
20140274689 | N-,C-DISUBSTITUTED AZOLES AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING NEMATODE PESTS - Provided herein are new N-,C-disubstituted azoles and derivatives thereof that exhibit nematicidal activity and are useful, for example, in methods for the control of unwanted nematodes. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274690 | 3,5-DISUBSTITUTED-1,3,4-OXADIAZOL-2(3H)-ONES AND COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING NEMATODE PESTS - Provided herein are new 3,5-disubstituted-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2(3H)-ones and derivatives thereof that exhibit nematicidal activity and are useful, for example, in methods for the control of unwanted nematodes. | 09-18-2014 |
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20090096679 | Patch Antenna - According to one embodiment, a patch antenna includes a radiating layer coupled to a feed line. The radiating layer has at least one radiating element disposed on an opposite side from the feed line. The radiating layer has a moat around its perimeter forming an inner perimeter sidewall and an outer perimeter sidewall. A conductive coating may be disposed on the inner perimeter sidewall or the outer perimeter sidewall. | 04-16-2009 |
20100182217 | Integrated Patch Antenna - According to one embodiment, an integrated patch antenna may comprise a radome layer, having an outside surface and an inside surface, and a radiating layer. The radiating layer has a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface of the radiating layer conforming to the shape of the inside surface of the radome layer. The radiating layer comprises a dielectric layer, a radiating element formed on a first side of the dielectric layer, and a moat formed in the dielectric layer around its perimeter forming an inner perimeter sidewall and an outer perimeter sidewall. The radiating layer also comprises a conductive coating disposed on the inner perimeter sidewall or the outer perimeter sidewall and a feed line disposed on a second side of the dielectric substrate. | 07-22-2010 |
20100194661 | COMPOSITE RADOME AND RADIATOR STRUCTURE - A composite radome structure includes a first structural laminate layer having an outer radome surface, a second structural laminate layer comprising an inner radome surface, and an antenna having a screen, wherein the screen is inserted between the first and the second structural laminate layers. | 08-05-2010 |
20100206523 | INTERNAL COOLING SYSTEM FOR A RADOME - According to one embodiment, a radome includes two dielectric layers separated by an internal layer. The internal layer is configured with an internal cooling system including a fluid channel that receives a fluid through an inlet port, conducts heat from the radome to the fluid, and exhausts the heated fluid through an outlet port. | 08-19-2010 |
20100277867 | Thermal Dissipation Mechanism for an Antenna - According to one embodiment, a heat dissipation system includes an elongated radar absorbing member configured with a thermal dissipation mechanism. The radar absorbing member extends proximate a junction of a microwave antenna enclosure that houses an antenna and a radome that covers an opening in the microwave antenna enclosure. The radar absorbing member absorbs electro-magnetic energy incident upon the junction. The thermal dissipation mechanism absorbs heat generated by the absorbed electro-magnetic energy. | 11-04-2010 |
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20110040503 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING FLUID STORAGE AND DISPENSING SYSTEMS - In one aspect, the invention relates to a system for monitoring a fluid dispensing system having a storage tank and a piping system having a maximum output flow rate threshold. The system includes a dispenser configured to dispense fluid from the fluid dispensing system during a dispensing time interval, a metering device in fluid communication with piping system, the metering device configured to measure a plurality of sample flow rates over time in response to fluid passing through the metering device, a gauge for measuring a volume of fluid dispensed from the storage tank during the dispensing time interval and a processor for executing a monitoring application which generates an alert within a substantially real-time period in response to an event of interest, the monitoring application comparing the maximum output flow rate threshold to the plurality of sample flow rates over time to generate the alert when one of the sample flow rates exceeds the maximum output flow rate threshold. | 02-17-2011 |
20140316723 | System, Method and Apparatus for Monitoring Fluid Storage and Dispensing Systems - In one aspect, the invention relates to a system for monitoring a fluid dispensing system having a storage tank and a piping system having a maximum output flow rate threshold. The system includes a dispenser configured to dispense fluid from the fluid dispensing system during a dispensing time interval, a metering device in fluid communication with piping system, the metering device configured to measure a plurality of sample flow rates over time in response to fluid passing through the metering device, a gauge for measuring a volume of fluid dispensed from the storage tank during the dispensing time interval and a processor for executing a monitoring application which generates an alert within a substantially real-time period in response to an event of interest, the monitoring application comparing the maximum output flow rate threshold to the plurality of sample flow rates over time to generate the alert when one of the sample flow rates exceeds the maximum output flow rate threshold. | 10-23-2014 |
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20120121238 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING A HEATED FLUID - Herein are disclosed apparatus and methods for delivering a heated fluid. The apparatus comprises at least a preheat zone, an expansion zone, and an expanded zone comprising a plurality of trim heaters, at least one fluid flow-distribution sheet, and an outlet. | 05-17-2012 |
20120149273 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR FORMING NANOFIBERS AND NANOFIBER WEBS - A nozzle, die, apparatus, system and method for forming a fiber population having a median diameter less than one micrometer, and nonwoven fibrous webs including a population of such sub-micrometer fibers. The nozzle includes a first conduit having a first terminal end, a second conduit positioned coaxially around the first conduit and having a second terminal end proximate the first terminal end, wherein the first and second conduit form an annular channel between the first and second conduit, and additionally wherein the first terminal end extends axially outwardly beyond the second terminal end. The die includes at least one such nozzle, and the apparatus and system include at least one such die. Methods of making nonwoven fibrous webs including a population of sub-micrometer fibers, and articles including such nonwoven fibrous webs, are also disclosed. | 06-14-2012 |
20120256357 | USE OF COANDA EFFECT DEVICES TO PRODUCE MELTBLOWN WEBS WITH IMPROVED SIDE-TO-SIDE UNIFORMITY - An apparatus for producing meltblown webs includes a meltblowing die having a plurality of filament outlets, a collector for receiving filaments of polymeric material expelled from the filament outlets, and a first Coanda effect device positioned adjacent to the path of the filaments adjacent to the last filament outlet at an end of the meltblowing die. Methods of forming meltblown webs using such an apparatus are also disclosed. | 10-11-2012 |
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20110243129 | Multi-Mode Endpoint in a Communication Network System and Methods Thereof - A method, apparatus, and communication network system that allows an endpoint to be simultaneously registered with more than one communications server is described. In one embodiment, the communication network system includes a network, a plurality of communications servers that are coupled to the network, and a plurality of endpoints coupled to the network. Each endpoint is capable of being simultaneously registered with more than one communications server. A communication method for an endpoint involves registering a first logical line of the endpoint with a first communications server, and registering a second logical line of the endpoint with a second communications server. Consequently, flexibility is obtained by allowing an endpoint to choose the registering communications server for each logical line of the endpoint. | 10-06-2011 |
20130067099 | MULTI-MODE ENDPOINT IN A COMMUNICATION NETWORK SYSTEM AND METHODS THEREOF - A method, apparatus, and communication network system that allows an endpoint to be simultaneously registered with more than one communications server is described. In one embodiment, the communication network system includes a network, a plurality of communications servers that are coupled to the network, and a plurality of endpoints coupled to the network. Each endpoint is capable of being simultaneously registered with more than one communications server. A communication method for an endpoint involves registering a first logical line of the endpoint with a first communications server, and registering a second logical line of the endpoint with a second communications server. Consequently, flexibility is obtained by allowing an endpoint to choose the registering communications server for each logical line of the endpoint. | 03-14-2013 |
20140211790 | MULTI-MODE ENDPOINT IN A COMMUNICATION NETWORK SYSTEM AND METHODS THEREOF - A method, apparatus, and communication network system that allows an endpoint to be simultaneously registered with more than one communications server is described. In one embodiment, the communication network system includes a network, a plurality of communications servers that are coupled to the network, and a plurality of endpoints coupled to the network. Each endpoint is capable of being simultaneously registered with more than one communications server. A communication method for an endpoint involves registering a first logical line of the endpoint with a first communications server, and registering a second logical line of the endpoint with a second communications server. Consequently, flexibility is obtained by allowing an endpoint to choose the registering communications server for each logical line of the endpoint. | 07-31-2014 |
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20100178135 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION - Systems, apparatus and methods are disclosed for allowing electrical connection to an electrical end effector in a robot apparatus. In one aspect, an electrical coupling is adapted to provide electrical power to the electrical end effector in the vacuum chamber. The electrical coupling may include engaging electrical contacts. In some embodiments, at least one of the contacts may be suspended relative to a spring such that the engaging contacts do not rotate relative to each other during arm rotation of the robot. In other embodiments, inductively coupled coils are included. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 07-15-2010 |
20100178139 | ELECTROSTATIC END EFFECTOR APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems, apparatus and methods for transporting substrates between system components of an electronic device manufacturing system are provided. The systems and apparatus include an electrostatic end effector having a base, an electrode pair on the base, and spacer members for spacing the substrate from the electrode pairs to provide a gap between the electrode pair and the substrate. Methods of the invention as well as numerous other aspects are provided. | 07-15-2010 |
20120321434 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO A ROBOT - Systems, apparatus and methods are disclosed for allowing electrical connection to a robot apparatus. In one aspect, an electrical coupling is adapted to provide electrical power to the robot apparatus in the vacuum chamber. The electrical coupling may include engaging electrical contacts. In some embodiments, at least one of the contacts may be suspended relative to a spring such that the engaging contacts do not rotate relative to each other during arm rotation of the robot. In other embodiments, inductively coupled coils are included. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 12-20-2012 |
20130015711 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING CAPACITORS IN REMOTE OPERATIONS - A battery-free device is provided with one or more series or parallel capacitive networks. One or more solar panels are used to charge the capacitive networks and one or more charging circuits are used to control the charging of the capacitive networks. One or more DC-DC converters maybe used to provide a voltage to the device, a remote monitoring or controlling function, and, optionally, a user interface. In those instances when it is desired that the monitoring or controlling function remain powered at all times, the control circuitry is preferentially preserved at the expense of the other features of the device such that if, for any reason, the capacitive network is drained after running the other features, there will still be sufficient power stored in capacitive network to maintain the monitoring or controlling function. | 01-17-2013 |
20130015807 | System and Method for Using Capacitors in Wireless Networks - A battery-free wireless network is provided with one or more series or parallel capacitive networks. One or more solar panels are used to charge the capacitive networks and one or more charging circuits are used to control the charging of the capacitive networks. One or more DC-DC converters maybe used to provide a voltage to a wireless router, switch or other network device, the timer/clock circuitry, and a user interface. In those instances when it is desired that the timer/clock circuitry remain powered at all times, the timer/clock circuitry is preferentially preserved at the expense of the network device such that if, for any reason, the capacitive network is drained after running the network device, there will still be sufficient power stored in the capacitive network to maintain the timer/clock circuitry. | 01-17-2013 |
20130016212 | System and Method for Using Capacitors in Security Devices - A battery-free security system is provided with one or more series or parallel capacitive networks. One or more solar panels are used to charge the capacitive networks and one or more charging circuits are used to control the charging of the capacitive networks. One or more DC-DC converters may be used to provide a voltage to a load, the timer/clock circuitry, and a user interface. In those instances when it is desired that the timer/clock circuitry remain powered at all times, the timer/clock circuitry is preferentially preserved at the expense of the load such that if, for any reason, the capacitive network is drained after running the load, there will still be sufficient power stored in the capacitive network to maintain the timer/clock circuitry. | 01-17-2013 |
20130322864 | SYSTEM AND METHOD USING CAPACITORS TO POWER A CAMERA HAVING A MOTION SENSOR - A method and apparatus relates to systems powered by energy stored in capacitors. The capacitors may be charged using any desired power source. In one example, a camera system uses a combination of solar panels and a capacitive network to power the camera system with minimal required maintenance. | 12-05-2013 |
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20090310127 | Laser-Induced Fluorescence Fiber Optic Probe Measurement of Oil Dilution by Fuel - Apparatus for detecting fuel in oil includes an excitation light source in optical communication with an oil sample for exposing the oil sample to excitation light in order to excite the oil sample from a non-excited state to an excited state and a spectrally selective device in optical communication with the oil sample for detecting light emitted from the oil sample as the oil sample returns from the excited state to a non-excited state to produce spectral indicia that can be analyzed to determine the presence of fuel in the oil sample. A method of detecting fuel in oil includes the steps of exposing a oil sample to excitation light in order to excite the oil sample from a non-excited state to an excited state, as the oil sample returns from the excited state to a non-excited state, detecting light emitted from the oil sample to produce spectral indicia; and analyzing the spectral indicia to determine the presence of fuel in the oil sample. | 12-17-2009 |
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20120182025 | Optically Stimulated Differential Impedance Spectroscopy - Methods and apparatuses for evaluating a material are described. Embodiments typically involve use of an impedance measurement sensor to measure the impedance of a sample of the material under at least two different states of illumination. The states of illumination may include (a) substantially no optical stimulation, (b) substantial optical stimulation, (c) optical stimulation at a first wavelength of light, (d) optical stimulation at a second wavelength of light, (e) a first level of light intensity, and (f) a second level of light intensity. Typically a difference in impedance between the impedance of the sample at the two states of illumination is measured to determine a characteristic of the material. | 07-19-2012 |
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20090246171 | AUTOMATIC SYSTEM FOR DOSE CONTROL IN TREATING HEPATITIS C USING INFUSION PUMPS - According to one embodiment, a method of controlling a plurality of treatment dosages for Hepatitis C includes: setting a first dosage level to cause a viral load of a subject user to reduce at a rate over time; determining, after setting the first dosage level, if the rate of the viral load reduction changes over time by a first threshold; setting a second dosage level in response to determining that the rate of the viral load reduction changes by the first threshold; determining, after setting the second dosage level, if the rate of the viral load reduction changes over time by a second threshold; setting a third dosage level in response to determining that the rate of the viral load reduction changes by the second threshold; and maintaining the second dosage level in response to determining that the rate of the viral load reduction has not changed by the second threshold. | 10-01-2009 |
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20110184379 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO DEFINE PATIENT SPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC REGIMENS BY MEANS OF PHARMACOKINETIC AND PHARMACODYNAMIC TOOLS - Methods for treating Hepatitis infections are provided. In one embodiment, an initial dosage of interferon is administered to a patient, and interferon serum levels and viral load data is collected over time. This data can be used to determine patient-specific pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters and then construct patient-specific interferon delivery profiles. Patient-specific delivery profiles can then be used to design patient-specific therapeutic regimens. | 07-28-2011 |
20110184389 | OSMOTIC PUMP APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Apparatuses and methods for pumping fluids such as fluid medications are disclosed. Embodiments of the invention provide an osmotic pump fluid delivery apparatus including elements designed to control the fluid delivery rate. Typical embodiments of the invention include an arrangement of elements such as solute reservoirs that can manipulate the solute concentrations within an inner osmotic compartment or compartments of an osmotic pump so as to control fluid delivery from the pump. Other embodiments include sealed electro-osmotic pumps that do not discharge ions into the surroundings or require water from an external source. These embodiments of the invention provide new ways to control fluid delivery in apparatuses that employ osmotic processes to function. | 07-28-2011 |
20110270212 | PHARMACOKINETIC CONTROL FOR OPTIMIZED INTERFERON DELIVERY - Methods and devices for treating patients having chronic hepatitis C infection so as to eradicate detectable HCV-RNA and/or inhibit the emergence of a drug resistant HCV variant are disclosed. Certain methods of the invention involve the use of a continuous infusion pump in a multiphasic combination therapy using a therapeutically effective amount of a small molecule inhibitor such as ribavirin and a therapeutically effective amount of interferon-α. | 11-03-2011 |
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20110118769 | AORTIC DISSECTION SEPTAL CUTTING TOOL - The present invention relates to medical cutting tools for treating aortic septal dissections. The cutting tool is provided with a delivery catheter and has a remotely actuated cutting blade or cutting wire component. The cutting tool is provided with at least one displacement element. The displacement element assists in placement of the cutting tool at a desired location. The displacement element also assists in maintaining contact between the cutting blade and tissue being cut. | 05-19-2011 |
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20130123900 | IMPLANT ASSEMBLY WITH TACTILE INDICATOR - The present disclosure describes an assembly comprising an expandable device, a restraining member wrapped circumferentially around the device, a coupling member releasably securing the restraining member, and at least one tactile indicator located on the assembly at a desired point of partial deployment, along with a method for partially deploying the expandable device in a patient. During partial deployment of the expandable device, the coupling member is tensioned and displaced from outside the patient by a clinician, and upon reaching the tactile indicator, a change in tension on the coupling member is felt my the clinician performing the procedure. | 05-16-2013 |
20140012252 | AORTIC DISSECTION SEPTAL CUTTING TOOL - The present invention relates to methods of using medical cutting tools for treating aortic septal dissections. | 01-09-2014 |