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20090027583 | MAGNETIC-BASED VISUAL DISPLAY COVER ARRANGEMENT - A display housing for housing a display monitor is provided. The display housing includes an enclosure for enclosing at least a portion of the display monitor. The enclosure is non-ferrous and has a first side and a first magnetically attractable assembly coupled to the enclosure. The display housing also includes a non-opaque screen having a second side and a second magnetically attractable assembly coupled to the non-opaque screen such that when the second side of the non-opaque screen is mated with the first side of the enclosure, a magnetic attraction force is created between the first magnetically attractable assembly and the second magnetically attractable assembly. The first magnetically attractable assembly and the second magnetically attractable assembly are configured such that the magnetic attraction force is sufficiently strong to hold the non-opaque screen to the enclosure during use. | 01-29-2009 |
20110075342 | COVER GLASS TO HOUSING INTERFACE SYSTEM - A display cover to housing interface system includes a display screen fronted by a display cover having front and obverse faces and a distal edge between the faces around a circumference thereof (i.e., edge thickness), and also an outer housing that provides support for the display cover. A portion of the display cover distal edge or thickness is fully exposed to outside, such that the display cover is exposed and substantially visible when viewed directly from the front and at least one side while installed. The display cover can be glass, while the housing is metal. A protective layer located between the housing and display cover protects the display cover from the housing. Various support components hold the display cover in place, and can include magnets and/or a stabilizer assembly affixed along a bottom edge of the display cover and adapted to couple to a bottom chin of the housing. | 03-31-2011 |
20110216494 | COVER GLASS TO HOUSING INTERFACE SYSTEM - A display cover to housing interface system includes a display screen fronted by a display cover having front and obverse faces and a distal edge between the faces around a circumference thereof (i.e., edge thickness), and also an outer housing that provides support for the display cover. A portion of the display cover distal edge or thickness is fully exposed to outside, such that the display cover is exposed and substantially visible when viewed directly from the front and at least one side while installed. The display cover can be glass, while the housing is metal. A protective layer located between the housing and display cover protects the display cover from the housing. Various support components hold the display cover in place, and can include magnets and/or a stabilizer assembly affixed along a bottom edge of the display cover and adapted to couple to a bottom chin of the housing. | 09-08-2011 |
20140009880 | Cover Glass to Housing Interface System - A display cover to housing interface system includes a display screen fronted by a display cover having front and obverse faces and a distal edge between the faces around a circumference thereof (i.e., edge thickness), and also an outer housing that provides support for the display cover. A portion of the display cover distal edge or thickness is fully exposed to outside, such that the display cover is exposed and substantially visible when viewed directly from the front and at least one side while installed. The display cover can be glass, while the housing is metal. A protective layer located between the housing and display cover protects the display cover from the housing. Various support components hold the display cover in place, and can include magnets and/or a stabilizer assembly affixed along a bottom edge of the display cover and adapted to couple to a bottom chin of the housing. | 01-09-2014 |
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20140091688 | REMOVABLE DOOR FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A door for a electronic device that may be removed by the user. | 04-03-2014 |
20140093303 | REMOVABLE STAND FOR COMPUTING DEVICE - A stand for a computing device that may be removed by a user. | 04-03-2014 |
20140361671 | COMPUTER INTERNAL ARCHITECTURE - An internal component and external interface arrangement for a cylindrical compact computing system is described that includes at least a structural heat sink having triangular shape disposed within a cylindrical volume defined by a cylindrical housing. A computing engine having a generally triangular shape is described having internal components that include a graphics processing unit (GPU) board, a central processing unit (CPU) board, an input/output (I/O) interface board, an interconnect board, and a power supply unit (PSU). | 12-11-2014 |
20140361672 | COMPUTER HOUSING - A desktop computing system having at least a central core surrounded by housing having a shape that defines a volume in which the central core resides is described. The housing includes a first opening and a second opening axially displaced from the first opening. The first opening having a size and shape in accordance with an amount of airflow used as a heat transfer medium for cooling internal components, the second opening defined by a lip that engages a portion of the airflow in such a way that at least some of the heat transferred to the air flow from the internal components is passed to the housing. | 12-11-2014 |
20140361893 | COMPUTER INPUT/OUTPUT INTERFACE - An internal component and external interface arrangement for a cylindrical compact computing system is described that includes at least a structural heat sink having triangular shape disposed within a cylindrical volume defined by a cylindrical housing. A computing engine having a generally triangular shape is described having internal components that include a graphics processing unit (GPU) board, a central processing unit (CPU) board, an input/output (I/O) interface board, an interconnect board, and a power supply unit (PSU). | 12-11-2014 |
20140362576 | COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE - An internal component and external interface arrangement for a cylindrical compact computing system is described that includes at least a structural heat sink having triangular shape disposed within a cylindrical volume defined by a cylindrical housing. A computing engine having a generally triangular shape is described having internal components that include a graphics processing unit (GPU) board, a central processing unit (CPU) board, an input/output (I/O) interface board, an interconnect board, and a power supply unit (PSU). | 12-11-2014 |
20150055279 | MAGNETIC FASTENERS - The described embodiments relate generally to magnetic fasteners. In particular a fastening apparatus for engaging and disengaging a fastener disposed within a device housing is described. By designing a fastener with a magnetically coded head that fastener can be both engaged and disengaged to a fastener attachment point within a device housing by a magnetic driver having a magnetically coded driving feature that corresponds to the magnetically coded fastener head. In this way a fastener can be attached at various orientations within a device housing after the device housing has been closed. | 02-26-2015 |
20150093919 | CONNECTORS - Pairs of matching connectors are described. The matching connectors can provide power to a powered device and/or communicate signals to a device. The matching connectors can include electrical contacts. In one example, the electrical contacts may be ring-shaped and several electrical contacts may be concentrically positioned. In one example, the matching connectors can be held together by a locking future that can be a magnet located in one or both of the matching connectors. In one example, the matching connectors can be connected by the angular of one of the connectors relative to the other. This rotation of one of the connectors relative to the other can engage the contacts of the connectors. | 04-02-2015 |
20150282350 | Electronic Device With Cured Adhesive Screw Boss Mounting Structures - Screw bosses may be attached to a support structure using screw boss support structures. The screw boss support structures may be formed from cured adhesive. An elastomeric mold may be pressed against a support structure such as a curved metal electronic device housing. While the mold is held in place, plastic screw bosses may be inserted partway into mold cavities. Liquid adhesive may then be injected into the mold cavities and cured to attach the screw bosses to the housing. Self-threading screws may be used to mount a printed circuit board to the screw bosses. The screw bosses may aligned with respect to a common vertical position so that a different amount of adhesive is present between each screw boss and the curved metal housing. | 10-01-2015 |
20160070315 | COMPUTER HOUSING - A desktop computing system having at least a central core surrounded by housing having a shape that defines a volume in which the central core resides is described. The housing includes a first opening and a second opening axially displaced from the first opening. The first opening having a size and shape in accordance with an amount of airflow used as a heat transfer medium for cooling internal components, the second opening defined by a lip that engages a portion of the airflow in such a way that at least some of the heat transferred to the air flow from the internal components is passed to the housing. | 03-10-2016 |
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20100001195 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONDUCTING HEAT FROM AN ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY WHILE PROVIDING SHOCK PROTECTION - An apparatus is provided that includes an electronic assembly having a panel and a circuit board, a casing surrounding the electronic assembly and at least one isolated member coupled to the casing. The apparatus further includes a shock absorbing material flexibly coupling the electronic assembly directly or indirectly to the at least one isolated member. | 01-07-2010 |
20110316568 | DETECTOR STATE MONITORING SYSTEM AND A PORTABLE DETECTOR INCLUDING SAME - A portable imaging detector and a method for operating the portable imaging detector are provided. The portable imaging detector includes a docking connector having a plurality of docking connector contacts. The method includes measuring a voltage at a first docking connector contact, and determining whether the portable detector is (i) operating in a digital cassette mode or is (ii) installed in either a cassette holder or a charging bin using the measured voltage. A detector state monitoring system is also discussed. | 12-29-2011 |
20130170792 | LIGHT GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR A RADIATION DETECTOR - A method of fabricating a light guide assembly includes the steps of providing an array of generally frustum-shaped light guides made of a light-transmissive material, providing an optical isolation frame of interconnected slats made of an opaque material, wherein the slats are arranged and profiled to correspondingly match the gaps between the light guides and the outer gap around the periphery of the light guide array, and bonding the light guide array and the optical isolation frame to each other. | 07-04-2013 |
20130170805 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A LIGHT GUIDE ASSEMBLY - A method of manufacturing a light guide assembly includes the steps of providing a light guide array made of a light-transmissive material and having a top portion and an integral bottom portion supporting the top portion, wherein grooves are formed on a top surface of the top, providing an optical isolation frame of interconnected slats made of an opaque material wherein the slats are arranged and profiled to correspondingly match the grooves in the light guide array, bonding the light guide array and the optical isolation frame to each other, and removing the bottom portion of the light guide array. | 07-04-2013 |
20130193974 | RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) BODY COIL ASSEMBLY FOR DUAL-MODALITY IMAGING - A radio frequency (RF) body coil assembly includes a coil support structure including an inner tubular member, an outer tubular member disposed radially outwardly from the inner tubular member, and a structural material disposed between the inner and outer tubular members, an RF coil mounted to an inner surface of the coil support structure, and a positron emission tomography (PET) detector assembly mounted to an outer surface of the coil support structure. A dual-modality imaging system is also described. | 08-01-2013 |
20150198682 | RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) BODY COIL ASSEMBLY FOR DUAL-MODALITY IMAGING - A radio frequency (RF) body coil assembly includes a coil support structure including an inner tubular member, an outer tubular member disposed radially outwardly from the inner tubular member, and a structural material disposed between the inner and outer tubular members, an RF coil mounted to an inner surface of the coil support structure, and a positron emission tomography (PET) detector assembly mounted to an outer surface of the coil support structure. A dual-modality imaging system is also described. | 07-16-2015 |
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20100230606 | Digital Image Detector with Removable Battery - A digital detector of a digital imaging system is provided. In one embodiment, a digital detector includes a detector array disposed in a housing and configured to generate image data based on received radiation. The digital detector may also include a battery configured to be disposed within a receptacle of the housing and to supply operating power to the detector array. In one embodiment, the receptacle and the housing may be configured such that the receptacle is externally accessible to enable a user to selectively insert and remove the battery from the receptacle. Additional systems, methods, and devices are also disclosed. | 09-16-2010 |
20100246757 | WIRELESS DIGITAL IMAGE DETECTOR - A digital detector of a digital imaging system is provided. In one embodiment, the digital detector includes a flat-panel detector having a detector array for converting X-ray radiation into image data. The digital detector may also include a plurality of antennas, and the digital detector may be configured to transmit the image data via one or more antennas of the plurality of antennas. Additional systems, methods, and devices are also disclosed. | 09-30-2010 |
20100284521 | DIGITAL IMAGE DETECTOR - A digital detector of a digital imaging system is provided. In one embodiment, a digital detector includes a detector array disposed in a housing and configured to generate image data based on received radiation. The digital detector may also include a battery configured to be disposed within a receptacle of the housing and to supply operating power to the detector array. In one embodiment, the battery or the detector may provide for wireless data communication. In certain embodiments, a tethered plug configured to be disposed within the receptacle may be provided. In one such embodiment, the tether may be rotatable relative to the plug. Additional systems, methods, and devices are also disclosed. | 11-11-2010 |
20130284936 | POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRPAHY DETECTOR FOR DUAL-MODALITY IMAGING - A Positron Emission Tomography (PET) detector assembly includes a cold plate having a first side and an opposite second side, the cold plate being fabricated from a thermally conductive and electrically non-conductive material, a plurality of PET detector units coupled to the first side of the cold plate, and a readout electronics section coupled to the second side of the cold plate. A radio frequency (RF) body coil assembly and a dual-modality imaging system are also described herein. | 10-31-2013 |
20130334428 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SIGNAL COMMUNICATION IN GAMMA RAY DETECTORS - Methods and systems for signal communication in gamma ray detectors are provided. One gamma ray detector includes a scintillator block having a plurality of scintillator crystals and a plurality of light sensors coupled to the scintillator crystals and having a plurality of microcells. Each of the plurality of light sensors has a first set of signal traces connected to the microcells and a second set of signal traces connected along the first set of signal traces and together forming a signal path to a summing signal trace. Each of the plurality of light sensors also has a pin-out connected to the summing signal trace. | 12-19-2013 |
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20110050403 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL SWITCH AND DETECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR A MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A control circuit for a portable x-ray medical imaging system detector. The control circuit operates to reduce power consumption of the portable x-ray detector. The detector control circuit includes a multi-function switch coupled to the portable detector, and a detector control module installed in the portable detector, the detector control module receiving an input from the multi-function switch and based on the received input reconfiguring the portable detector from a first operational mode to a different second operational mode. A portable detector including the detector control circuit and a method of operating the portable detector are also provided. | 03-03-2011 |
20110051902 | GRID ASSEMBLY POSITIONING CIRCUIT AND DETECTOR ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE SAME - An x-ray grid alignment circuit for coupling an x-ray grid to a detector includes a marker configured to be mounted to the x-ray grid, a sensor configured to be mounted to the detector, the sensor generating an alignment signal based on a position of the marker, and an alignment module configured to receive the alignment signal from the sensor and utilize the alignment signal to determine if the x-ray grid is coupled to a detecting face of the detector. A detector assembly including the x-ray grid alignment circuit and a method of coupling an x-ray grid to a detector are also provided. | 03-03-2011 |
20110133085 | DETECTOR ASSEMBLY OF A DIGITAL X-RAY DETECTOR - In one embodiment, a digital X-ray detector assembly is provided that includes a digital detector array and a support panel secured to the detector array, wherein at least one side of the support panel includes a recess exposing an edge region of the detector array. In another embodiment, a method is provided for assembling a digital X-ray detector assembly. The method includes securing a rear side of a detector array to a front side of a support panel that includes a recess in at least one side of the support panel, wherein the recess of the support panel exposes an edge region of the detector array; and processing the exposed edge region of the detector array. In a further embodiment, a method is provided for assembly and servicing of a digital X-ray detector assembly. | 06-09-2011 |
20110133096 | DIGITAL X-RAY DETECTOR ASSEMBLY - In one embodiment, a digital X-ray detector is provided with a detector assembly that includes a support panel, a digital detector array with a rear side of the detector array being secured to a front side of the support panel, a backscattered X-ray and reflected light absorption layer disposed between the detector array and the support panel, a rear shock absorbing structure secured to a rear side of the support panel, and a front shock absorbing structure secured to a front side of the detector array. The digital X-ray detector further includes a shell assembly surrounding the detector assembly and secured to the rear shock absorbing structure. In another embodiment, a method is provided for assembling a digital X-ray detector. | 06-09-2011 |
20120281817 | RECHARGEABLE IMAGE DETECTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - An X-ray imaging system includes a portable cart, a power source disposed on the portable cart, and a detector bin disposed on the portable cart. The detector bin includes a power adaptor configured to adapt power from the power source to power suitable for charging a rechargeable battery, and a first coupling component configured to receive power from the power adaptor. The imaging system also includes a digital X-ray detector configured to be inserted into the detector bin for charging. The detector includes a rechargeable battery, and a second coupling component configured to couple with the first coupling component and transfer power from the first coupling component to the rechargeable battery. | 11-08-2012 |
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20110073621 | ACTUATION LEVER OF AN AEROSOL VALVE - A lever of an aerosol valve having a valve stem includes a lever member having first and second end portions, a first aperture disposed in the first end portion, and a second aperture disposed between the first and second end portions. The first aperture is configured to permit the lever member to be releasably received over a valve stem of an aerosol valve in a dispensing position, in which the second end portion extends outwardly from the valve stem to provide for pivotally displacing the valve stem to dispense product therethrough. The second aperture is configured so that the lever member fits in a stored position with the second aperture around a portion of the valve stem, and the first and second end portions extending alongside the valve stem, such that the lever member may be stored under a cover. | 03-31-2011 |
20110215119 | AEROSOL VALVE ASSEMBLY - A valve assembly is provided that includes a cup having a hub with an end wall and an opening therein. The valve assembly includes an annular seal interconnected to a cylindrical valve element by resilient radial ribs extending therebetween that provide for axial movement of the cylindrical valve element relative to the annular seal. The annular seal and cylindrical valve element are disposed within the hub with the top surface seated against the end wall in the hub. The cylindrical valve element is offset above the top surface such that when the annular seal is seated against the end wall the cylindrical valve element is axially displaced and compressed against the end wall to provide a minimum pre-load force effective for sealing off the opening. An actuator having a sleeve is disposed over the hub, and includes a plunger tip projecting eccentrically through the opening for unseating the cylindrical valve element. | 09-08-2011 |
20130341552 | AEROSOL DISPENSER VALVE - An improved valve member, aerosol dispenser valve containing the valve member, aerosol container for dispensing moisture curable foams, and moisture curable foam and dispenser, in which the valve member is made of a glass filled polyolefin. The polyolefin is preferably a polyethylene. The glass content is between about 2% and about 40%, more preferably between about 10% and about 30%; and most preferably between about 15% and about 25%. | 12-26-2013 |
20140166920 | AEROSOL DISPENSER VALVE - An improved valve member, aerosol dispenser valve containing the valve member, aerosol container for dispensing moisture curable foams, and moisture curable foam and dispenser, in which the valve member is made of a glass filled polyolefin. The polyolefin is preferably a polyethylene. The glass content is between about 2% and about 40%, more preferably between about 10% and about 30%; and most preferably between about 15% and about 25%. | 06-19-2014 |
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20090105736 | ROTATIONAL ATHERECTOMY DEVICE WITH COUNTERWEIGHTING - The invention provides a rotational atherectomy device having a flexible, elongated, rotatable drive shaft with an abrasive section comprising an enlarged diameter section of the drive shaft or, alternatively, a solid abrasive crown which may be attached to the drive shaft. The device further comprises a proximal and/or a distal counterweight attached to the drive shaft, spaced from the abrasive section wherein each counterweight has its center of mass offset from the longitudinal axis of the drive shaft to stimulate orbital motion by the abrasive section. When placed within an artery against stenotic tissue and rotated at sufficiently high speeds (e.g., in the range of about 20,000 rpm to about 200,000 rpm) the orbiting nature of the abrasive section causes such section to rotate as to open the stenotic lesion to a diameter substantially larger than the resting outer diameter of the abrasive section. | 04-23-2009 |
20100198239 | MULTI-MATERIAL ABRADING HEAD FOR ATHERECTOMY DEVICES HAVING LATERALLY DISPLACED CENTER OF MASS - An abrading head for a high-speed rotation atherectomy device is disclosed. The head has its center of mass laterally displaced from the rotational axis of the drive shaft. As the drive shaft spins, centrifugal force forces the abrading head radially outward. At high speeds, and the abrasive portion of the head may subtend an abrading cylinder larger than at low speeds or at rest. The abrading head has two components, each having a different density. The connection portion may be an incomplete cylinder, which fastens onto the drive shaft, and may be a relatively low density metal, such as stainless steel. The eccentric portion may be a relatively high density metal, such as tungsten or tantalum, and is attached to the connection portion. The eccentric portion has all or most of its mass on one side of the rotation axis of the drive shaft, providing a larger separation between the center of mass of the abrading head and the rotational axis of the drive shaft than if the abrading head were made from only one material. | 08-05-2010 |
20110208221 | THERAPEUTIC AGENT DELIVERY SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LOCALIZED APPLICATION OF THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCES TO A BIOLOGICAL CONDUIT - The invention provides a system, device and method for localized application of therapeutic substances within a biological conduit. In various embodiments, a dissolvable bag or bolus of at least one therapeutic agent is introduced and pressed and/or sealed against the wall of conduit. In other embodiments, dissolvable barbs formed from at least one therapeutic agent are ejected from a catheter by fluid pressure, embedding in the wall of conduit. | 08-25-2011 |
20120035588 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR LOW SHEARING LOCAL DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS TO THE WALL OF A BODILY LUMEN - The invention relates generally to devices and methods for local delivery of therapeutic agents to the wall of a bodily lumen with minimal shearing damage to the therapeutic agents, more specifically to the wall of a blood vessel following atherectomy. A preferred delivery mechanism comprises a balloon, or double balloon, though any distal catheter design may be used to reduce shear stress and to conserve and/or isolate the therapeutic substance. | 02-09-2012 |
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20140277014 | ROTATIONAL ATHERECTOMY DEVICE WITH BIASING CLUTCH - A rotational atherectomy system may include a drive shaft, a motor, and a clutch with a threshold torque where the clutch may include a motor plate rotationally connected to the motor, a drive shaft plate rotationally connected to the drive shaft, and a biasing clutch configured to rotationally engage the motor plate and the drive shaft plate, wherein torques less than the threshold torque are transmitted completely between the motor plate and the drive shaft plate, which remain rotationally coupled by static friction, and wherein torques greater than the threshold torque cause the motor plate and the drive shaft plate to rotate relative to one another and cause a residual torque to be transmitted between the motor and the drive shaft, the residual torque being less than the threshold torque and being determined by a kinetic coefficient of friction. | 09-18-2014 |
20140316451 | ROTATIONAL ATHERECTOMY DEVICE WITH BIASING CLUTCH - A rotational atherectomy system may include a drive shaft, a motor, and a clutch with a threshold torque where the clutch may include a motor plate rotationally connected to the motor, a drive shaft plate rotationally connected to the drive shaft, and a biasing clutch configured to rotationally engage the motor plate and the drive shaft plate, wherein torques less than the threshold torque are transmitted completely between the motor plate and the drive shaft plate, which remain rotationally coupled by static friction, and wherein torques greater than the threshold torque cause the motor plate and the drive shaft plate to rotate relative to one another and cause a residual torque to be transmitted between the motor and the drive shaft, the residual torque being less than the threshold torque and being determined by a kinetic coefficient of friction. | 10-23-2014 |
20150209072 | ROTATIONAL ATHERECTOMY SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH SHOCK ABSORBING ELEMENT - A rotational atherectomy system may include a drive shaft, a motor, and a clutch with a threshold torque where the clutch may include a motor plate rotationally connected to the motor, a drive shaft plate rotationally connected to the drive shaft, and a biasing clutch configured to rotationally engage the motor plate and the drive shaft plate, wherein torques less than the threshold torque are transmitted completely between the motor plate and the drive shaft plate, which remain rotationally coupled by static friction, and wherein torques greater than the threshold torque cause the motor plate and the drive shaft plate to rotate relative to one another and cause a residual torque to be transmitted between the motor and the drive shaft, the residual torque being less than the threshold torque and being determined by a kinetic coefficient of friction. | 07-30-2015 |
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20140111929 | ENCLOSURE FEATURES FOR A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - The present application describes various embodiments regarding systems and methods for providing a lightweight and durable portable computing device having a thin profile. The portable computing device can take the form of a laptop computer. The portable computing device can include a case snap system configured to movably attach two portions of a base of the computing device together. The portable computing device can include a lid portion with a support structure having a shaped profile configured to support a display. The portable computing device can include locating features disposed within the base portion configured to locate internal components. | 04-24-2014 |
20140361671 | COMPUTER INTERNAL ARCHITECTURE - An internal component and external interface arrangement for a cylindrical compact computing system is described that includes at least a structural heat sink having triangular shape disposed within a cylindrical volume defined by a cylindrical housing. A computing engine having a generally triangular shape is described having internal components that include a graphics processing unit (GPU) board, a central processing unit (CPU) board, an input/output (I/O) interface board, an interconnect board, and a power supply unit (PSU). | 12-11-2014 |
20140361672 | COMPUTER HOUSING - A desktop computing system having at least a central core surrounded by housing having a shape that defines a volume in which the central core resides is described. The housing includes a first opening and a second opening axially displaced from the first opening. The first opening having a size and shape in accordance with an amount of airflow used as a heat transfer medium for cooling internal components, the second opening defined by a lip that engages a portion of the airflow in such a way that at least some of the heat transferred to the air flow from the internal components is passed to the housing. | 12-11-2014 |
20140361893 | COMPUTER INPUT/OUTPUT INTERFACE - An internal component and external interface arrangement for a cylindrical compact computing system is described that includes at least a structural heat sink having triangular shape disposed within a cylindrical volume defined by a cylindrical housing. A computing engine having a generally triangular shape is described having internal components that include a graphics processing unit (GPU) board, a central processing unit (CPU) board, an input/output (I/O) interface board, an interconnect board, and a power supply unit (PSU). | 12-11-2014 |
20140362576 | COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE - An internal component and external interface arrangement for a cylindrical compact computing system is described that includes at least a structural heat sink having triangular shape disposed within a cylindrical volume defined by a cylindrical housing. A computing engine having a generally triangular shape is described having internal components that include a graphics processing unit (GPU) board, a central processing unit (CPU) board, an input/output (I/O) interface board, an interconnect board, and a power supply unit (PSU). | 12-11-2014 |
20150055279 | MAGNETIC FASTENERS - The described embodiments relate generally to magnetic fasteners. In particular a fastening apparatus for engaging and disengaging a fastener disposed within a device housing is described. By designing a fastener with a magnetically coded head that fastener can be both engaged and disengaged to a fastener attachment point within a device housing by a magnetic driver having a magnetically coded driving feature that corresponds to the magnetically coded fastener head. In this way a fastener can be attached at various orientations within a device housing after the device housing has been closed. | 02-26-2015 |
20150093919 | CONNECTORS - Pairs of matching connectors are described. The matching connectors can provide power to a powered device and/or communicate signals to a device. The matching connectors can include electrical contacts. In one example, the electrical contacts may be ring-shaped and several electrical contacts may be concentrically positioned. In one example, the matching connectors can be held together by a locking future that can be a magnet located in one or both of the matching connectors. In one example, the matching connectors can be connected by the angular of one of the connectors relative to the other. This rotation of one of the connectors relative to the other can engage the contacts of the connectors. | 04-02-2015 |
20160070315 | COMPUTER HOUSING - A desktop computing system having at least a central core surrounded by housing having a shape that defines a volume in which the central core resides is described. The housing includes a first opening and a second opening axially displaced from the first opening. The first opening having a size and shape in accordance with an amount of airflow used as a heat transfer medium for cooling internal components, the second opening defined by a lip that engages a portion of the airflow in such a way that at least some of the heat transferred to the air flow from the internal components is passed to the housing. | 03-10-2016 |
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20120255061 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR SJ0912741 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety SJ0912741 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety SJ0912741 and its progeny, and methods of making SJ0912741. | 10-04-2012 |
20130074211 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR CL0911610 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety CL0911610 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety CL0911610 and its progeny, and methods of making CL0911610. | 03-21-2013 |
20130074212 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR CL1013663 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety CL1013663 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety CL1013663 and its progeny, and methods of making CL1013663. | 03-21-2013 |
20130081150 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR CL1013665 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety CL1013665 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety CL1013665 and its progeny, and methods of making CL1013665. | 03-28-2013 |
20130254915 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR CL1013675 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety CL1013675 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety CL1013675 and its progeny, and methods of making CL1013675. | 09-26-2013 |
20130254917 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR SJ1012347 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety SJ1012347 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety SJ1012347 and its progeny, and methods of making SJ1012347. | 09-26-2013 |
20130254918 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR SJ1012389 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety SJ1012389 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety SJ1012389 and its progeny, and methods of making SJ1012389. | 09-26-2013 |
20130254922 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR BN1012650 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety BN1012650 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety BN1012650 and its progeny, and methods of making BN1012650. | 09-26-2013 |
20130263307 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR SJ0912733 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety SJ0912733 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety SJ0912733 and its progeny, and methods of making SJ0912733. | 10-03-2013 |
20130263313 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR BN0912928 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety BY0912928 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety BY0912928 and its progeny, and methods of making BY0912928. | 10-03-2013 |
20130263317 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR BN1110075 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety BN1110075 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety BN1110075 and its progeny, and methods of making BN1110075. | 10-03-2013 |
20130263323 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR SJ1012477 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety SJ1012477 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety SJ1012477 and its progeny, and methods of making SJ1012477. | 10-03-2013 |
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20140298515 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR WN1115965 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety WN1115965 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety WN1115965 and its progeny, and methods of making WN1115965. | 10-02-2014 |
20140298518 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR SJ1112872 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety SJ1112872 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety SJ1112872 and its progeny, and methods of making SJ1112872. | 10-02-2014 |
20140298519 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR SJ1114205 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety SJ1114205 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety SJ1114205 and its progeny, and methods of making SJ1114205. | 10-02-2014 |
20140298520 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR SJ1112199 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety SJ1112199 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety SJ1112199 and its progeny, and methods of making SJ1112199. | 10-02-2014 |
20140298521 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR SJ1112576 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety SJ1112576 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety SJ1112576 and its progeny, and methods of making SJ1112576. | 10-02-2014 |
20140298523 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR WN1117512 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety WN1117512 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety WN1117512 and its progeny, and methods of making WN1117512. | 10-02-2014 |
20140298524 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR SJ1114419 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety SJ1114419 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety SJ1114419 and its progeny, and methods of making SJ1114419. | 10-02-2014 |
20140298527 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR WN1118091 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety WN1118091 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety WN1118091 and its progeny, and methods of making WN1118091. | 10-02-2014 |
20140298530 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR WN1118398 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety WN1118398 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety WN1118398 and its progeny, and methods of making WN1118398. | 10-02-2014 |
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20150272050 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR CE1211033 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety CE1211033 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety CE1211033 and its progeny, and methods of making CE1211033. | 10-01-2015 |
20150272051 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR CE1211211 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety CE1211211 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety CE1211211 and its progeny, and methods of making CE1211211. | 10-01-2015 |
20150272052 | SOYBEAN CULTIVAR SJ1210844 - The present invention is in the field of soybean variety SJ1210844 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety SJ1210844 and its progeny, and methods of making SJ1210844. | 10-01-2015 |
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20100093480 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable accessory drives (CVAD). In one embodiment, a skew-based control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of a CVAD. In another embodiment, a skew-based control system includes a skew actuator coupled to a carrier member. In some embodiments, the skew actuator is configured to rotate a carrier member of a CVT. Various inventive traction planet assemblies can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. In some embodiments, the traction planet assemblies include legs configured to cooperate with the carrier members. In some embodiments, a traction planet assembly is operably coupled to the carrier members. Embodiments of a shift cam and a traction sun are adapted to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. Among other things, shift control interfaces for a CVT are disclosed. | 04-15-2010 |
20120238386 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable accessory drives (CVAD). In one embodiment, a skew-based control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of a CVAD. In another embodiment, a skew-based control system includes a skew actuator coupled to a carrier member. In some embodiments, the skew actuator is configured to rotate a carrier member of a CVT. Various inventive traction planet assemblies can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. In some embodiments, the traction planet assemblies include legs configured to cooperate with the carrier members. In some embodiments, a traction planet assembly is operably coupled to the carrier members. Embodiments of a shift cam and traction sun are adapted to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. Among other things, shift control interfaces for a CVT are disclosed. | 09-20-2012 |
20120258839 | AUXILIARY POWER UNIT HAVING A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for auxiliary power units (APU). In one embodiment, the APU includes a source of rotational power such as a combustion engine operably coupled to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The CVT can be coupled to a load. In some embodiments, the load is provided by a generator. In one embodiment, the APU has a control system configured to control the operation of the engine and the operation of the CVT. The control system can facilitate substantially constant speed operation of the generator in the presence of variable operation of the engine. In another embodiment, the APU includes a continuously variable accessory drive (CVAD) operably coupled to an engine. The CVAD can include a continuously variable transmission operably coupled to a generator. In one embodiment, a skew-based control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of a CVAD. | 10-11-2012 |
20130139531 | REFRIGERATION SYSTEM HAVING A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for a refrigeration system having a compressor operably coupled to continuously variable accessory drive (CVAD). In one embodiment, the refrigerant is adapted to cool the CVAD. In another embodiment, the refrigerant is configured to actuate a change in operating condition of the CVAD. A change in operating condition of the CVAD can be based at least in part on the thermodynamic state, such as pressure or temperature, of the refrigerant. In one embodiment, a skew-based control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of a CVAD. In another embodiment, a skew-based control system includes a skew actuator coupled to a carrier member. In some embodiments, the skew actuator is configured to rotate a carrier member of a CVT. Among other things, shift control interfaces for a CVT are disclosed. | 06-06-2013 |
20130310214 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable accessory drives (CVAD). In one embodiment, a skew-based control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of a CVAD. In another embodiment, a skew-based control system includes a skew actuator coupled to a carrier member. In some embodiments, the skew actuator is configured to rotate a carrier member of a CVT. Various inventive traction planet assemblies can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. In some embodiments, the traction planet assemblies include legs configured to cooperate with the carrier members. In some embodiments, a traction planet assembly is operably coupled to the carrier members. Embodiments of a shift cam and traction sun are adapted to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. Among other things, shift control interfaces for a CVT are disclosed. | 11-21-2013 |
20150039195 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for continuously variable accessory drives (CVAD). In one embodiment, a skew-based control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of a CVAD. In another embodiment, a skew-based control system includes a skew actuator coupled to a carrier member. In some embodiments, the skew actuator is configured to rotate a carrier member of a CVT. Various inventive traction planet assemblies can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of a CVT. In some embodiments, the traction planet assemblies include legs configured to cooperate with the carrier members. In some embodiments, a traction planet assembly is operably coupled to the carrier members. Embodiments of a shift cam and traction sun are adapted to cooperate with other components of the CVT to support operation and/or functionality of the CVT. Among other things, shift control interfaces for a CVT are disclosed. | 02-05-2015 |