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20120083919 | SIMULATION TOOL FOR DESIGNING CONTROL INTELLIGENCE IN COMPOSITE CURING MANUFACTURING - Aspects describe creation of autonomous control for a composite curing process. Other aspects describe an intelligent industrial controller that can utilize a control model and a supervisory model to autonomously control the composite curing process. The control model can include intelligent agents corresponding to the physical elements of the composite curing process arranged in a hierarchical manner. For example, an autoclave agent can correspond to the autoclave, and the autoclave agent can be superior to a plurality of thermocouple agents corresponding to a plurality of thermocouples in a one-to-one fashion. The supervisory model can include diagnostic aspects for the composite curing process. For example, the supervisory model can be a finite element model of heat distribution on the surface of a composite material inside the autoclave. Based on a comparison between temperatures from the thermocouple agents and results of the supervisory mode, a malfunctioning thermocouple can be determined and eliminated. | 04-05-2012 |
20120084038 | AUTONOMOUS DISTRIBUTED THERMOCOUPLE CONTROL - Aspects describe creation of autonomous control for a composite curing process. Other aspects describe a controller and an apparatus for employing an autonomous control algorithm for a composite curing application. The algorithm can be based on thermocouple rules encapsulated within a thermocouple control wrapper. The thermocouple rules allow the thermocouple wrapper carry out diagnostic operations to determine the health of the associated thermocouple by communicating with neighboring thermocouples and validating temperature readings according to the thermocouple rules. | 04-05-2012 |
20120232869 | INDUSTRIAL SIMULATION USING REDIRECTED I/O MODULE CONFIGURATIONS - A simulation environment for running a process simulation used to validate an industrial control program. The simulation environment exposes the I/O module configurations defined in the control program and retrieves module configuration information therefrom. This I/O module configuration information is combined with generic, module-specific I/O module profiles to create a pool of available controller I/O points, which can be selectively associated with I/O points in the simulation to create an I/O point mapping. During control program validation, simulated I/O data is exchanged between the process simulation and the I/O module instances in the controller in accordance with the I/O point mapping. | 09-13-2012 |
20140297244 | INDUSTRIAL SIMULATION USING REDIRECTED I/O MODULE CONFIGURATIONS - A simulation environment for running a process simulation used to validate an industrial control program. The simulation environment exposes the I/O module configurations defined in the control program and retrieves module configuration information therefrom. This I/O module configuration information is combined with generic, module-specific I/O module profiles to create a pool of available controller I/O points, which can be selectively associated with I/O points in the simulation to create an I/O point mapping. During control program validation, simulated I/O data is exchanged between the process simulation and the I/O module instances in the controller in accordance with the I/O point mapping. | 10-02-2014 |
20150019191 | INDUSTRIAL SIMULATION USING REDIRECTED I/O MODULE CONFIGURATIONS - A simulation environment is provided for running a process simulation used to validate an industrial control program. The simulation environment exposes the I/O module configurations defined in the control program and retrieves module configuration information therefrom. This I/O module configuration information is combined with generic, module-specific I/O module profiles to create a pool of available controller I/O points, which can be selectively associated with I/O points in the simulation to create an I/O point mapping. During control program validation, simulated I/O data is exchanged between the process simulation and the I/O module instances in the controller in accordance with the I/O point mapping. A variation of these techniques for use with cloud-based emulations is also described. | 01-15-2015 |
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20120211568 | MULTI-POLE SWITCH STRUCTURE, METHOD OF MAKING SAME, AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A multi-pole switch comprising a conducting substrate; at least three field electrodes mounted above, and electrically isolated from, each other and from said conducting substrate; a conductive cantilever element having a first end portion secured to said conducting substrate, an opposite second free end portion positioned in spaced relation to said field electrodes and operable in response to an electrostatic or electrodynamic charge established between said cantilever element and said field electrodes to deflect in a direction towards said field electrodes; and a plurality of contact electrode poles mounted above, and electrically isolated from, said conducting substrate below the top of said cantilever element second free end portion and above said field electrodes and positioned to contact said cantilever element as said cantilever element is deflected in a direction defined by the net field applied by said field electrodes. | 08-23-2012 |
20140286852 | SYNTHESIS OF LENGTH-SELECTED CARBON NANOTUBES - A method for producing carbon nanotubes having specific lengths, said method comprising:
| 09-25-2014 |
20140326697 | CONDUCTIVE TRANSPARENT FILM AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - A method for the production of a transparent conductor deposit on a substrate, the method comprising:
| 11-06-2014 |
20150151097 | NANOFLUIDIC DELIVERY SYSTEM - Apparatus for subcutaneously delivering a substance to a patient, said apparatus comprising:
| 06-04-2015 |
20150182703 | NANOFLUIDIC DELIVERY SYSTEM - Painless, non-invasive nanofluidic delivery systems useful for the delivery of therapeutically active agents, GRAS agents, sterile fluids and inert fillers through epithelial membranes are described. The painless, non-invasive delivery system delivers a therapeutic agent via a micro-syringe-based assembly. The painless, non-invasive delivery system may also have a vehicle, which facilitates the absorption of the therapeutic agents by altering its absorption rate at the site of administration. Also disclosed is a method and components of the delivery system to administer therapeutic agents in a consistent, predictable and reproducible manner. Certain compositions may facilitate the delivery of different agents without altering the agents from their current or previous form. | 07-02-2015 |
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20090009924 | Nanoscale grasping device, method for fabricating the same, and method for operating the same - A nanoscale grasping device comprising at least three electrostatically actuated grasping elements, wherein the nanoscale grasping device may be used to more accurately grasp an object, more easily hold an object in a defined location or orientation and more readily manipulate an object. | 01-08-2009 |
20120085695 | Carbon nanotube wetlaid depth media - Disclosed is a media (such as a filter media) having one or more carbon nanotube (CNT)-containing layer. Each CNT-containing layer contains high temperature refractory fibers (e.g., staple quartz fibers and/or ceramic refractory fibers) that have melting temperatures greater than about 600° C. and in situ grown CNTs. Substantially all of the in situ grown CNTs have one end thereof associated with the fibers. This results in substantially all of the in situ grown CNTs extending away from substantially all of the fibers. Moreover, substantially all of the in situ grown CNTs are dispersed throughout the fibers. In one embodiment the media also includes one or more supporting layer. Each supporting layer contains high temperature refractory fibers that have melting temperatures greater than about 600° C., optionally bulk refractory fibers, optionally E-glass fibers, and optionally microglass fibers. The media can be tailored as a filter media to remove different size particles and have different dirt loading capacities depending upon the desire of the consumer. | 04-12-2012 |
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20140103940 | SENSOR FOR WEAR MEASUREMENT, METHOD OF MAKING, AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A wear sensor comprising:
| 04-17-2014 |
20140103942 | SENSOR FOR WEAR MEASUREMENT, METHOD OF MAKING, AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A wear sensor comprising:
| 04-17-2014 |
20150049970 | SENSOR FOR WEAR MEASUREMENT, METHOD FOR MAKING SAME, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME - A spherical bearing comprising:
| 02-19-2015 |
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20090091565 | ADVERTISING WITH AN INFLUENTIAL PARTICIPANT IN A VIRTUAL WORLD - Technologies are described herein for advertising with an influential participant in a virtual world. A facilitator rating is determined for each of a plurality of participants in the virtual world. The facilitator rating may indicate an influence of each of the plurality of participants on other participants in the virtual world. One or more participants are identified from the plurality of participants based on the facilitator rating. The one or more participants are utilized to provide an advertisement in the virtual world. | 04-09-2009 |
20090094106 | PROVIDING ADVERTISING IN A VIRTUAL WORLD - Technologies are described herein for providing advertising in a virtual world. An inventory list identifying a plurality of virtual objects is provided. A selection of one or more virtual objects from the inventory is received. An advertisement list identifying a plurality of advertisements is further provided. A selection of one or more advertisements from the advertisement list is further received. The selection of advertisements is placed on the selection of virtual objects in the virtual world. | 04-09-2009 |
20090132361 | CONSUMABLE ADVERTISING IN A VIRTUAL WORLD - Technologies are described herein for delivering advertising in a virtual world. A virtual object containing an advertisement is provided to an avatar. Whether the avatar has utilized the virtual object is determined. In response to determining that the avatar has utilized the virtual object, compensation is provided to a participant controlling the avatar. | 05-21-2009 |
20090216630 | CONTENT MONETIZATION SYSTEM WITH VARIABLE AD INSERTION - A user's experience with content on a device can be impacted based on the disposition of the content and the type of device. The user can experience a wealth of advertisements when consuming content that has no license. Likewise, the user can experience little or no advertisements when consuming content that has a license. The amount of advertisements are determined by a set of monetization rules as well as by the amount of authorization remaining in the license. Further, the user's ability to control the device when rendering the content is determined by the monetization rules which are influenced by the licensing status of the content. | 08-27-2009 |
20090222511 | DELIVERING COMPOSITE MEDIA TO A CLIENT APPLICATION - An approach is provided for generating composite media and delivering the composite media to a client application. Data is received from one or more external sources, and a portion of the data is selected to be used in the composite media according to the time period of delivery of the client application, user information, or the type of client application requesting the media, if a request has been made. The selected data is integrated into a pre-created template to generate the composite media, such as an advertisement, special offers, or weather and stock information. The composite media may be modified prior to being delivered to the client application. The selection of the pre-created template and the modification of the composite media are made according to requirements of the client application, user information, or the type of client application (e.g., gaming application) requesting the media. | 09-03-2009 |
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20140278610 | ABUSE TOLERANT TICKETING SYSTEM - Interaction pattern associated mapping schemes are used to classify users of ticket distribution system and, more particularly, to provide unique interaction for the users. Different classes and/or scores may be assigned to users based on their interaction and/or profiles. The interface of the ticket distribution system for one or more classes or classes is modified during the purchase process according to the characterization of the user's interaction and other information. | 09-18-2014 |
20140278612 | STAGED TICKET INVENTORY RELEASE USING AFFINITY MESSAGING - A hybrid ticket messaging system is used to release ticket inventory information to subscribers and, more particularly, to integrate ticket inventory information with a third party site. Relevant interests are determined for the user based on a subscription message. Ticket availability is determined according to the relevant interests. An availability message is sent to the user reflecting the availability of the tickets using the third party site. The availability message is sent prior to release of the tickets to other users. | 09-18-2014 |
20150066546 | BIASED TICKET OFFERS FOR ACTORS IDENTIFIED USING DYNAMIC ASSESSMENTS OF ACTORS' ATTRIBUTES - Techniques herein attempt to provide actors with more flexible and satisfactory experiences regarding obtaining tickets for an event. A learning model may identify attributes indicative of whether a particular actor (e.g., attempting to purchase tickets to an event) possesses a desirable characteristic (e.g., is likely to attend the event). Each actor can then be evaluated to estimate whether she is a good actor (possesses the characteristic). If so, favored opportunities may be made available, such as the opportunity to buy high-demand tickets. An actor may further have the opportunity to hold or reserve tickets for a period time, during which other actors cannot purchase them. A fee for holding or reserving tickets (and/or maintaining the hold or reserve) can be dynamically set based on market factors. Opportunities to modify seat assignments to allow a group of friends to sit together may also be provided. | 03-05-2015 |
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20090215923 | Crosslinked Polyalkyleneimine Hydrogels with Tunable Degradation Rates - One aspect of the present invention relates to methods of sealing a wound or tissue plane or filling a void space, or securing meshes, films or other devices within the body. In certain embodiments, the wound is an ophthalmic, pleural or dural wound, or a hernia repair mesh. Remarkably, disclosed herein is the discovery that the use of certain crosslinkers in combination with polyalkyleneimines at specific concentrations can result in hydrogels with tunable degradation properties. | 08-27-2009 |
20100280547 | Applicator System for the Delivery of Surgical Sealants - One aspect of the invention relates to a simple, inexpensive applicator system which can be used for the delivery of a hydrogel formulation. In certain embodiments, the applicator system is suitable for use in sealing of dura mater, especially dura matter within the spinal column. In other embodiments, the applicator system may be used to repair cardiovascular defects, defects of the gall or urinary bladder, or repair of any of the other ducts within the body. | 11-04-2010 |
20110044932 | Crosslinked Polyalkyleneimine Hydrogels with Tunable Degradation Rates - One aspect of the present invention relates to methods of sealing a wound or tissue plane or filling a void space, or securing meshes, films or other devices within the body. In certain embodiments, the wound is an ophthalmic, pleural or dural wound, or a hernia repair mesh. Remarkably, disclosed herein is the discovery that the use of certain crosslinkers in combination with polyalkyleneimines at specific concentrations can result in hydrogels with tunable degradation properties. | 02-24-2011 |