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20110071111 | CICLETANINE IN COMBINATION WITH ORAL ANTIDIABETIC AND/OR BLOOD LIPID-LOWERING AGENTS AS A COMBINATION THERAPY FOR DIABETES AND METABOLIC SYNDROME - Preferred embodiments of the present invention are related to novel therapeutic drug combinations and methods for treating and/or preventing complications in patients with diabetes and/or metabolic syndrome. More particularly, aspects of the present invention are related to using a combination of cicletanine and an oral antidiabetic agent for treating and/or preventing complications (including microalbuminuria, nephropathies, retinopathies and other complications) in patients with diabetes or metabolic syndrome. | 03-24-2011 |
20110171139 | FASUDIL IN COMBINATION THERAPIES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION - Preferred embodiments of the present invention are related to novel therapeutic drug combinations and methods for treating and/or preventing pulmonary arterial hypertension and/or stable angina. More particularly, aspects of the present invention are related to therapeutic combinations comprising a Rho-kinase inhibitor, such as fasudil, and one or more additional compounds selected from the group consisting of prostacyclins, such as iloprost, endothelin receptor antagonists, PDE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, 5-HT | 07-14-2011 |
20110250142 | COMBINATION THERAPIES FOR TREATMENT OF HYPERTENSION AND COMPLICATIONS IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETES OR METABOLIC SYNDROME - Preferred embodiments of the present invention are related to novel therapeutic drug combinations and methods for treating and/or preventing hypertension and complications in patients with diabetes and/or metabolic syndrome. More particularly, aspects of the present invention are related to using a combination of cicletanine and a second antihypertensive agent (preferably a calcium antagonist, an ACE inhibitor, or an angiotensin II receptor antagonist) for treating and/or preventing hypertension and complications in patients with diabetes and/or metabolic syndrome. | 10-13-2011 |
20120289542 | CICLETANINE IN COMBINATION WITH ORAL ANTIDIABETIC AND/OR BLOOD LIPID-LOWERING AGENTS AS A COMBINATION THERAPY FOR DIABETES AND METABOLIC SYNDROME - Preferred embodiments of the present invention are related to novel therapeutic drug combinations and methods for treating and/or preventing complications in patients with diabetes and/or metabolic syndrome. More particularly, aspects of the present invention are related to using a combination of cicletanine and an oral antidiabetic agent for treating and/or preventing complications (including microalbuminuria, nephropathies, retinopathies and other complications) in patients with diabetes or metabolic syndrome. | 11-15-2012 |
20130005711 | FASUDIL IN COMBINATION THERAPIES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION - Preferred embodiments of the present invention are related to novel therapeutic drug combinations and methods for treating and/or preventing pulmonary arterial hypertension and/or stable angina. More particularly, aspects of the present invention are related to therapeutic combinations comprising a Rho-kinase inhibitor, such as fasudil, and one or more additional compounds selected from the group consisting of prostacyclins, such as iloprost, endothelin receptor antagonists, PDE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, 5-HT | 01-03-2013 |
20140031372 | CICLETANINE IN COMBINATION WITH ORAL ANTIDIABETIC AND/OR BLOOD LIPID-LOWERING AGENTS AS A COMBINATION THERAPY FOR DIABETES AND METABOLIC SYNDROME - Preferred embodiments of the present invention are related to novel therapeutic drug combinations and methods for treating and/or preventing complications in patients with diabetes and/or metabolic syndrome. More particularly, aspects of the present invention are related to using a combination of cicletanine and an oral antidiabetic agent for treating and/or preventing complications (including microalbuminuria, nephropathies, retinopathies and other complications) in patients with diabetes or metabolic syndrome. | 01-30-2014 |
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20100093279 | ELECTRONIC DEVICES FOR COMMUNICATION UTILIZING ENERGY DETECTION AND/OR FREQUENCY SYNTHESIS - An electronic device for communication comprises a processor. The processor comprises a power scan module configured to receive an energy detection signal identifying detection of energy of a page signal or an inquiry signal. The power scan module is further configured to provide, upon receiving the energy detection signal, an instruction to perform a page scan or an inquiry scan. | 04-15-2010 |
20100291963 | TRANSMISSION POWER MANAGEMENT FOR A MOBLIE DEVICE SUPPORTING SIMULTANEOUS TRANSMISSION ON MULTIPLE AIR INTERFACES - Systems and methods for transmission power management for a mobile device supporting simultaneous transmission on multiple air interfaces are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises determining a transmission power level for each air interface, comparing the transmission power levels to a threshold power level, and adjusting at least one of the transmission power levels based on said comparison. | 11-18-2010 |
20110274021 | DETECTING A WLAN SIGNAL USING A BLUETOOTH RECEIVER DURING BLUETOOTH SCAN ACTIVITY - A BT receiver RF front end receives RF energy in a sequence of BT scan windows. Throughout a scan window, the front end is tuned to one hop frequency. Before and after the window the front end is in a disabled state. A WLAN energy detector processes an output of the front end during the window and determines whether more than a predetermined amount of RF energy was received onto the front end during the window. A BT baseband processor attempts to demodulate the output of the front end. If the WLAN energy detector determines that the predetermined amount of RF energy was received and if a BT signal could not be demodulated, then a WLAN wake-up signal is asserted, thereby causing a WLAN transceiver to be powered up to receive WLAN signals. BT scan intervals are varied in duration to facilitate a BT scan window overlapping a WLAN beacon. | 11-10-2011 |
20120020310 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MITIGATING DATA LOSS DURING AUTONOMOUS SYSTEM INFORMATION READING - Techniques for mitigating data loss during autonomous system information (SI) reading by a user equipment (UE) are described. For autonomous SI reading, the UE may autonomously determine when to read system information from neighbor cells and may not inform a serving cell. In one design, the UE may autonomously select a SI reading gap for reading system information from a neighbor cell. During the SI reading gap, the UE may suspend reception of downlink transmission from the serving cell, receive system information from the neighbor cell, and maintain capability to transmit on the uplink to the serving cell. In one design, the serving cell may determine SI reading gaps autonomously selected by the UE for reading system information from neighbor cells. The serving cell may communicate with the UE by accounting for the SI reading gaps of the UE, e.g., may suspend communication with the UE during the SI reading gaps. | 01-26-2012 |
20120243447 | DUAL ANTENNA DISTRIBUTED FRONT-END RADIO - Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a dual antenna distributed radio frequency front end (RFFE). RFFE topologies described herein may provide lower insertion loss (IL), reduced emission mask, decreased power consumption, and/or lower noise figure (NF) compared to conventional RFFE topologies. One example apparatus for wireless communications generally includes first and second power amplifiers (PAs) for amplifying signals for transmission, a transmit antenna for transmitting the amplified signals, a receive antenna for receiving other signals to be processed in a receive path, and a first transmit filter configured to filter the amplified signals from the first PA before amplification by the second PA. For certain aspects, a divided inter-stage filter providing overlapping frequency bands may be utilized. For certain aspects, the RFFE may support frequency-division duplexing (FDD)/TDD (time-division duplexing) coexistence, including support for FDD/TDD MIMO (multiple input multiple output). | 09-27-2012 |
20130016765 | SELECTION OF WINDOW LENGTH BASED ON MULTIPLE METRICS - Techniques for windowing a transmission are disclosed herein. In one aspect of the disclosure, the length of a window used for windowing may be configurable and determined for a transmission based on a configuration of the transmission. The configuration of the transmission may be determined based on one or more parameters such as a system bandwidth, a bandwidth assigned for the transmission, the location of the assigned bandwidth within the system bandwidth, a modulation type used for the transmission, etc. In another aspect of the disclosure, a preferred length for a window may be determined for each of a number of possible configurations of a transmission. Different possible window lengths may be evaluated for each possible configuration based on one or more performance metrics. For each configuration, a window length that can provide the best performance for that configuration may be selected as a preferred window length for that configuration. | 01-17-2013 |
20130083704 | HALF-DUPLEX/FULL-DUPLEX OPERATION FOR TDD CARRIER AGGREGATION - Aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods for communicating using TDD and carrier aggregation. | 04-04-2013 |
20130142139 | SIGNALING OF SUPPORTED CARRIER BANDWIDTHS FOR CARRIER AGGREGATION - Techniques for signaling carrier bandwidths supported by a user equipment (UE) for carrier aggregation are disclosed. A UE may be configured with a plurality of carriers for carrier aggregation. Each carrier may have one carrier bandwidth of a set of possible carrier bandwidths. The set of possible carrier bandwidths may be dependent on a band in which the carrier belongs. Multiple combinations of carrier bandwidths for the plurality of carriers may be possible. The UE may identify at least one supported carrier bandwidth combination for the plurality of carriers. Each of the supported carrier bandwidth combinations may include a particular carrier bandwidth for each configured carrier. The UE may send signaling indicative of the at least one supported carrier bandwidth combination. The UE may thereafter communicate on the plurality of carriers based on a carrier bandwidth combination selected from the supported carrier bandwidth combination(s). | 06-06-2013 |
20130182663 | MAXIMUM POWER REDUCTION FOR INTERFERENCE CONTROL IN ADJACENT CHANNELS - Techniques for determining power relaxation values are disclosed. The power relaxation values may be determined according to an ending resource block (RB) and a number of RBs in a contiguous allocation. In one aspect, the power relaxation values are arranged into regions based, at least in part, on transmission channel bandwidths and the distance from a protected adjacent channel. A user equipment (UE) can determine a power relaxation value for its current allocation using the ending RB index and contiguous RB length and can adjust its transmission power accordingly. Evolved NodeBs may estimate the power relaxation that a particular UE has selected in order to more accurately determine the transmit power available to the UE. Using the more accurate estimate of transmit power, the eNB may schedule the UE for uplink transmissions accordingly. | 07-18-2013 |
20130322370 | SIGNALING REDUCED USER EQUIPMENT PERFORMANCE IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - Methods, systems, and devices are described for signaling reduced user equipment (UE) feature support in wireless networks. A UE may retrieve a performance capability of the UE in relation to a feature of a wireless communication system for which a minimum performance capability is specified by a wireless communication standard. The UE may accordingly signal to a base station a capability of the UE to support the wireless communication feature at a reduced level that is below the minimum performance capability specified by the wireless communication standard, and communicate with the base station using the feature at the reduced level based on an indication from the base station. | 12-05-2013 |
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20090303054 | Method and apparatus for a wireless tether system - Method and apparatus to provide a wireless tether system is described. In one embodiment, one or more wireless tether apparatuses are in wireless communication with one or more base units. A wireless tether apparatus may be configured such that when separated from a base unit greater than a predetermined distance, such a wireless tether apparatus provides information to the user of the wireless tether apparatus to aid a user such as a human, animal, or machine in finding their way back to a desired location. A predetermined distance may be configured to change over time to accommodate different tether distance requirements at different times, e.g., closer to a home location at night and further away from the home location during the day. In one aspect, wireless tether apparatuses and base units communicate using a plurality of different communication modes such that when one mode fails other modes are utilized to reestablish a connection therebetween. In another aspect of the present invention, a plurality of wireless tether apparatuses are wirelessly tethered together such that individual proximities are maintained but still allow a plurality of wireless tether apparatus users to move about in an expanded range. In one aspect, a wireless tether system is employed such that one or more wireless tether apparatuses may be dynamically assigned to a plurality of base stations to allow changes to wireless tether apparatus locations and distances. In another aspect, when wireless tether apparatuses leave a predetermined tether distance, one or more alerts may be broadcast from the wireless tether apparatuses indicative thereof to other wireless signal receivers in proximity thereto not normally used as wireless tether signal receivers. | 12-10-2009 |
20110269480 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LOCATING AND COMMUNICATING WITH A USER OF A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - Users are located to determine if the user is within, or has departed from, at least one bounded area established about a geographic location. The bounded area may be defined by setting one or more distance boundaries from the geographic location. A base station may monitor the location of a wireless device in proximity of the user. If the wireless device departs from a bounded area, a message containing information configured to be understandable and convey meaning to the user and/or a third-party is sent to the wireless device and/or the third-party. For example, the message may be configured to communicate to the user and/or third-party information pertaining to the departure from the bounded area, location information, navigation directions, instructions, etc. The message sent may include text and/or other symbols. | 11-03-2011 |
20130029661 | Method And System For Locating And Communicating With A User Of A Wireless Communication Device - A system and method switches a mobile device from a first wireless communication signal, to a second, different wireless communication signal to maintain or reestablish communication between the mobile device and a communication network. Switching occurs when the signal strength of the first wireless communication signal falls below a predefined threshold and a second communication signal is present. | 01-31-2013 |
20130029694 | Method And System For Locating And Communicating With A User Of A Wireless Communication Device - A system and method provides a notification to a user via a wireless communication device when the wireless communication device leaves a predetermined area. Components within the wireless communication device are utilized to determine the location of the wireless communication device. When the wireless communication device is no longer within the predetermined area, a notification is provided to the user. | 01-31-2013 |
20140002268 | Method And System For Locating And Communicating With A User Of A Wireless Communication Device | 01-02-2014 |
20150070176 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESSLY TETHERING ONE OR MORE MACHINES - A system and method provides a wireless tether device for configuration with a first machine participating as a member of a tethered group of machines moving direction. Components within the wireless communication device are utilized to maintain a preset distance between the first machine and a second machine in the tethered group of machines. When the preset distance is not maintained, the system and method instruct the first machine to return to the tethered group of machines. | 03-12-2015 |
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20090129720 | Efficient transfer of light signals between optical devices - An optical device includes a waveguide immobilized on a base. The device includes a port configured to receive light signals from the waveguide such that the light signals travel through the port. The light signals enter the port traveling in a first direction. The port is configured to change the direction of the light signals from the first direction to a second direction that is toward a location above the device or below the device. The device also includes a wedge configured to receive the light signals from the port such that the light signals travel through the wedge and then exit the wedge traveling in a direction that is at an angle in a range of 88° to 92° relative to the device and that is toward a location above or below the device. | 05-21-2009 |
20110150392 | Reducing optical loss in reflective optical gratings - An optical device includes a light-transmitting medium on a base. The light-transmitting medium at least partially defines a free propagation region through which light signals travel. A reflective grating is positioned such that light signals can travel through the free propagation region and be received by the optical grating. The optical grating is configured to reflect the received light signal back into the free propagation region. The optical grating reflects the light signals such that light signals associated with different wavelengths separate as the light signals travel through the free propagation region. The portion of the light-transmitting medium that defines the free propagation region has a facet through with the light signals are transmitted. The grating includes a buffer layer between the facet and a reflecting layer that is configured to reflect the light signals received by the grating. | 06-23-2011 |
20130020664 | Application of electrical field power to light-transmitting medium - A device includes an input waveguide on a base. The input waveguide guides a light signal through a light-transmitting medium to a light sensor. The light sensor includes a sensor waveguide on the base. The device also includes a sensor waveguide on the base. The sensor waveguide includes a light-absorbing medium that receives the light signal from the input waveguide. The light-absorbing medium has one or more continuous doped regions that are each positioned such that an application of electrical energy to the doped regions forms an electrical field in the light-absorbing medium. One or more of the doped regions has a first portion that is located within the light-absorbing medium and a second portion located outside of the light-absorbing medium. The device also includes an electrical conductor for applying the electrical energy to one of the doped regions. The electrical conductor contacts the portion of the doped regions that is located outside of the light-absorbing medium. | 01-24-2013 |
20130301979 | Isolation of components on optical device - The optical device includes an active component on a base. The active component is a light sensor and/or a light modulator. The active component including an active medium that includes a ridge and slab regions. The ridge extends upwards from the base and is positioned between the slab regions. The ridge defines a portion of a waveguide on the base. One or more isolation trenches each extends into the slab regions of the active medium and is at least partially spaced apart from the ridge of the active medium. | 11-14-2013 |
20130316484 | Enhancing uniformity of slab region thickness in optical components - A method of forming an optical device includes generating a device precursor having a layer of a light-transmitting medium on a base. The method also includes forming an etch stop on the layer of light-transmitting medium. An active medium is grown on the etch stop and on the light-transmitting medium such that the light-transmitting medium is between the base and the grown active medium. The grown active medium is etched down to the etch stop so as to define a ridge in the active medium. The ridge of active medium defines a portion of a component waveguide that will guide a light signal through an active component on the device. | 11-28-2013 |
20140113397 | Enhancing planarization uniformity in optical devices - An optical device is formed from a device precursor having a layer of a light-transmitting medium on a base. A first feature is formed on the device precursor. The device precursor is then processed such that a stop layer protects the first feature and a portion of the device precursor is above the top of the stop layer. The first feature is between the base and the stop layer. The device precursor is planarized such that the portion of the device precursor located above the top of the stop layer becomes flush with the top of the portion of the stop layer that is present on the device precursor after the planarization. During the planarization, the stop layer acts as a planarization stop that slows or stops the rate of planarization. | 04-24-2014 |
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20090274566 | CHECK VALVE WITH PLASTIC LIP SEAL - A check valve is provided having a seat and a poppet. The seat is made of a plastic material, has an aperture for enabling fluid to flow through the seat, and also has one end portion that has a circumferential edge with a thin sealing lip. The poppet is slidably arranged in the aperture of the seat and has an elastic member. The poppet is configured for opening to enable fluid to flow in one direction when fluid pressure is detected. The elastic member is configured for ensuring sealing between an outer surface of the poppet and the thin sealing lip of the seat when there is no fluid flow in the one direction so as to substantially prevent fluid flow in the opposite direction. According to some embodiments of the present invention, the thin plastic sealing lip may have a thickness of about 0.01″ Embodiments are also envisioned where the thickness may be in a range of 0.003″-0.03″. | 11-05-2009 |
20130068109 | SINGLE SERVE BEVERAGE CAPSULE INCLUDING A MIXING CHAMBER WITH BEVERAGE MEDIA - There is provided a single serve beverage capsule. The capsule includes a capsule housing, an inlet, a mixing chamber disposed in the capsule housing in fluid communication with the inlet, an outlet reservoir disposed in the capsule housing in fluid communication with the mixing chamber, an outlet disposed in the fluid communication with the outlet reservoir, and beverage media disposed within the mixing chamber. The beverage media is substantially dissolvable in an aqueous based liquid. The inlet, the mixing chamber, outlet reservoir, and the outlet sequentially defines an unfiltered fluid path with respect to the dissolvable beverage media after having been immersed in an ambient temperature fluid. In another embodiment the mixing chamber is sized and configured to create wave-like mixing of a single serve amount of liquid. A beverage dispensing system is also provided that includes the capsule and a beverage dispenser. | 03-21-2013 |
20130071532 | SINGLE SERVE BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM INCLUDING AN IONIZER - There is provided a single serve beverage dispensing system that includes a single serve beverage capsule and a dispenser. The capsule includes a housing, an inlet, a mixing chamber, and an outlet. The beverage media is disposed within the mixing chamber. The dispenser includes a water reservoir sized and configured to retain reservoir water, an ionizer sized and configured produce alkaline water and acidic water from the reservoir water from the water reservoir, a pump for pumping reservoir water from the water reservoir to the ionizer, an alkaline water reservoir in fluid communication with the ionizer sized and configured to retain alkaline water, a mixing fixture sized and configured to receive the capsule, and a valve sized and configured to release a single serve amount of alkaline water from the alkaline water reservoir to the mixing fixture and through the capsule. A method of dispensing is also provided. | 03-21-2013 |
20130189400 | SINGLE SERVE BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM INCLUDING AN IONIZER - A single serve beverage dispensing device having a water reservoir from which water is drawn and ionized to produce alkaline water, which is returned to the water reservoir, and acidic water, which is routed to a waste water reservoir. The dispensing device includes a capsule holder for holding a beverage capsule including a powdered beverage media. The device includes a dispensing arm which punctures through the beverage capsule to and delivers the alkaline water into the capsule to mix with the beverage media. The beverage flows upward to exit the beverage capsule, and is then dispensed into a beverage receptacle. | 07-25-2013 |
20130287615 | PRESSURE INTENSIFIER - A pressure intensifier including reciprocating pistons located in respective piston chambers, and a valve mechanism which reciprocates corresponding to movement of the pistons. A pressurized fluid is received by the intensifier and is routed to the piston chambers via movement of the valve mechanism to drive the pistons for boosting pressure of an outgoing fluid. Thus, the pressure of the incoming fluid is used to boost the pressure of the outgoing fluid. | 10-31-2013 |
20140034161 | POSITIVE AIR SHUT OFF DEVICE FOR BAG-IN-BOX PUMP - The present invention provides a device for turning off a pump. In operation, when the device is activated there is vacuum pressure in a syrup chamber. A diaphragm acting in response to the vacuum causes a piston assembly in the syrup chamber to move in the one direction (e.g. right), thus compressing a W-shaped spring in the air chamber. As the piston assembly moves, a spring holder of the W-shaped spring also moves to the one direction. As the W-shaped spring is compressed over and passed the most compressed position, the W-shaped spring moves a valve assembly in the air chamber to an opposite direction (e.g. left) and blocks a hole in a spool that otherwise allows air to pass through the air chamber to activate the pump. When the air is stopped, this turns off the pump. | 02-06-2014 |
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20090278498 | Energy Storage System - An energy storage system includes a battery charger and energy storage devices. The battery charger is connected to a DC/AC current source. The energy storage devices are coupled between the battery charger and subsystems respectively. Each of the energy storage devices includes a magnetic capacitor (MCAP) and an over current protection device (OCPD). MCAPs are charged by the battery charger and supply the electric power to subsystems connected the energy storage devices. OCPDs detect current from MCAPs to subsystems and protect subsystems from excessive currents of voltages. | 11-12-2009 |
20090295517 | Expandable Energy Storage for Portable Electronic Devices - An expandable energy storage for portable electronic devices is disclosed. The expandable energy storage includes magnetic-capacitor (MCAP) energy storage sticks and a controller. The MCAP energy storage sticks are arranged in parallel and provide electrical power to a portable electronic device. Each MCAP energy storage stick has a positive terminal, a negative terminal, and a controlling terminal for coupling with the portable electronic device. The controller couples the controlling terminals of the MCAP energy storage sticks to a system data terminal. | 12-03-2009 |
20100193906 | Integrated Circuit Package for Magnetic Capacitor - An integrated circuit package for magnetic capacitor including a substrate, an integrated circuit and a magnetic capacitor unit is disclosed. The substrate has a first surface and an opposite second surface. The integrated circuit is connected to the second surface of the substrate. The magnetic capacitor unit has a positive terminal and a negative terminal connected to the substrate. | 08-05-2010 |
20100194331 | ELECTRICAL DEVICE HAVING A POWER SOURCE WITH A MAGNETIC CAPACITOR AS AN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE - The present invention discloses an electrical device. The electrical device comprises an integrated circuit chip with a positive terminal and a negative terminal, wherein the integrated circuit chip has an energy management function; and a magnetic capacitor connecting with the integrated circuit chip, the magnetic capacitor stores electrical power and provides the electrical power to the integrated circuit chip, wherein the magnetic capacitor comprises: a first magnetic section connects with the positive terminal; a second magnetic section connects with the negative terminal; and a dielectric section configured between the first magnetic section and the second magnetic section; wherein the dielectric section is arranged to store the electrical power. | 08-05-2010 |
20110228444 | LOAD SYSTEM FOR AN MCAP ENERGY STORAGE MODULE - This invention discloses a load system for loading an Mcap energy storage module to an apparatus, comprising: a storage unit and a load unit. The storage unit further comprises: a first housing part and a seal for sealing the first housing part. The first housing part includes four side walls, a bottom wall and a first opening. A plurality of Mcap cell are disposed in the first housing part through the first opening. A first electrode formed in a side wall. A second electrode formed in another side wall facing the first side wall. The load unit comprises a second housing part and a seal for sealing the second housing part. The storage unit is loaded into the second housing part through the second opening. | 09-22-2011 |
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20100168843 | Coating For Implantable Devices And A Method Of Forming The Same - Coatings for implantable devices or endoluminal prosthesis, such as stents, are provided, including a method of forming the coatings. The coatings can be used for the delivery of an active ingredient or a combination of active ingredients. | 07-01-2010 |
20100198339 | Coating for Implantable Devices and a Method of Forming the Same - Coatings for implantable devices or endoluminal prosthesis, such as stents, are provided, including a method of forming the coatings. The coatings can be used for the delivery of an active ingredient or a combination of active ingredients. | 08-05-2010 |
20100198340 | Coating for Implantable Devices and a Method of Forming the Same - Coatings for implantable devices or endoluminal prosthesis, such as stents, are provided, including a method of forming the coatings. The coatings can be used for the delivery of an active ingredient or a combination of active ingredients. | 08-05-2010 |
20100198341 | COATING FOR IMPLANTABLE DEVICES AND A METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - Coatings for implantable devices or endoluminal prosthesis, such as stents, are provided, including a method of forming the coatings. The coatings can be used for the delivery of an active ingredient or a combination of active ingredients. | 08-05-2010 |
20100198342 | COATING FOR IMPLANTABLE DEVICES AND A METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - Coatings for implantable devices or endoluminal prosthesis, such as stents, are provided, including a method of forming the coatings. The coatings can be used for the delivery of an active ingredient or a combination of active ingredients. | 08-05-2010 |
20100198343 | COATING FOR IMPLANTABLE DEVICES AND A METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - Coatings for implantable devices or endoluminal prosthesis, such as stents, are provided, including a method of forming the coatings. The coatings can be used for the delivery of an active ingredient or a combination of active ingredients. | 08-05-2010 |
20110070283 | Coating For Implantable Devices And A Method Of Forming The Same - Coatings for implantable devices or endoluminal prosthesis, such as stents, are provided, including a method of forming the coatings. The coatings can be used for the delivery of an active ingredient or a combination of active ingredients. | 03-24-2011 |
20120185034 | Coating For Implantable Devices And A Method Of Forming The Same - Coatings for implantable devices or endoluminal prosthesis, such as stents, are provided, including a method of forming the coatings. The coatings can serve as a primer coating for subsequent coatings that can be used for the delivery of an active ingredient or a combination of active ingredients. | 07-19-2012 |
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20090179701 | FAST SWITCH FOR CONTROLLING A DIFFERENTIAL-PAIR AMPLIFIER - A differential-pair amplifier comprising a transistor pair. The differential-pair amplifier includes a current source coupled to the transistor pair for providing a bias current to the transistor pair. The differential-pair amplifier also includes a switching mechanism coupled to the transistor pair for steering the bias current away from the transistor pair when disabling the amplifier operation. A system and method in accordance with the present invention allows fast enabling and disabling of a differential-pair amplifier. This fast switching technique can be used in the signal paths where the switching time is critical. | 07-16-2009 |
20090267662 | FAST RESPONSE PHASE-LOCKED LOOP CHARGE-PUMP DRIVEN BY LOW VOLTAGE INPUT - Phase-locked loop charge pump driven by low voltage input. In one aspect, a charge pump for a phase-locked loop circuit includes a sourcing current transistor providing a sourcing current, wherein the sourcing current transistor is coupled to a high-voltage operating voltage supply. A sourcing control circuit uses low-voltage sourcing control signals to selectively cause the charge pump to source the sourcing current to an output of the charge pump, and a sinking control circuit uses low-voltage sinking control signals to selectively cause the charge pump to sink the sinking current from the output. | 10-29-2009 |
20100060338 | LEVEL SHIFTER WITH REDUCED LEAKAGE - The present invention relates generally to the level shifter circuits and more specifically to improved level shifter circuits providing for reduced leakage current and reduced power consumption. In one or more implementations, a method, apparatus and computer program product for level shifting input voltages by minimizing current leakage of a circuit coupled with an improved level shifting circuit is provided for. In one implementation the method includes providing a low voltage domain of the circuit, and providing for turning off the transistor if the low voltage domain of the circuit is not stable, and turning on the transistor if the low voltage domain of the circuit is stable. | 03-11-2010 |
20100156484 | FAST-RESPONSE PHASE-LOCKED LOOP CHARGE-PUMP DRIVEN BY LOW VOLTAGE INPUT - Phase-locked loop charge pump driven by low voltage input. In one aspect, a phase-locked loop circuit includes a phase frequency detector operating at a low voltage and providing low-voltage sourcing control signals and low-voltage sinking control signals at the low voltage. A charge pump operates at a high voltage and includes a sourcing control circuit coupled to the low-voltage sourcing control signals and selectively causing the charge pump to source the sourcing current to an output of the charge pump based on the low-voltage sourcing control signals. The charge pump also includes a sinking control circuit that receives the low-voltage sinking control signals and selectively causes the charge pump to sink the sinking current from the output of the charge pump based on the low-voltage sinking control signals. | 06-24-2010 |
20110007848 | METHOD FOR CALIBRATING IQ MATCHING OF RECEIVER - A method and system for calibrating the mismatch between I data and Q data of a receiver is disclosed. The receiver includes an amplifier, first and second mixers coupled to the amplifier, an oscillator for driving the first and second mixers; and first and second filters coupled to the first and second mixers. The method comprises turning off the amplifier; and injecting a signal into the first and second mixers. The method also requires measuring the amplitude and phase information of the I and Q data from the first and second mixers based upon the injected signal to provide mismatch information and utilizing the mismatch information to compensate the I data and the Q data during normal operating mode. In a method and system in accordance with an embodiment, the IQ mismatch of a receiver can be measured and compensated. This allows direct-conversion architecture, which is known to have IQ mismatch problem, to be used. Furthermore, if this calibration method is applied to other receiver architectures, the yield loss due to IQ mismatch can be minimized. | 01-13-2011 |
20130038422 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF REDUCING THE TEMPERATURE OF AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT AND A DIGITAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM USING SAME - A method and system for reducing the temperature of a communication system are disclosed. The method and system comprise detecting a temperature of the communication system. The method and system further includes providing a signal based upon the detected temperature, and determining a desired idle time between transmit packets based upon the signal. Finally, the method and system includes sending the desired idle time between transmit packets to the communication system. | 02-14-2013 |
20130214827 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SYNCHRONIZING THE PHASE OF A PLURALITY OF DIVIDER CIRCUITS IN A LOCAL-OSCILLATOR SIGNAL PATH - A method and system for synchronizing the output signal phase of a plurality of frequency divider circuits in a local-oscillator (LO) or clock signal path is disclosed. The LO path includes a plurality of frequency divider circuits and a LO buffer for receiving a LO signal coupled to the plurality of frequency divider circuits. The method and system comprise adding offset voltage and setting predetermined state to each of the frequency divider circuits; and enabling the frequency divider circuits. The method and system includes enabling the LO buffer to provide the LO signal to the frequency divider circuits after they have been enabled. When the LO signal drives each of the frequency divider circuits, each of the frequency divider circuits starts an operation. Finally the method and system comprise removing the offset voltage from each of the frequency divider circuits to allow them to effectively drive other circuits. | 08-22-2013 |
20140312948 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SYNCHRONIZING THE PHASE OF A PLURALITY OF DIVIDER CIRCUITS IN A LOCAL-OSCILLATOR SIGNAL PATH - A method and system for synchronizing the output signal phase of a plurality of frequency divider circuits in a local-oscillator (LO) or clock signal path is disclosed. The LO path includes a plurality of frequency divider circuits and a LO buffer for receiving a LO signal coupled to the plurality of frequency divider circuits. The method and system comprise adding offset voltage and setting predetermined state to each of the frequency divider circuits; and enabling the frequency divider circuits. The method and system includes enabling the LO buffer to provide the LO signal to the frequency divider circuits after they have been enabled. When the LO signal drives each of the frequency divider circuits, each of the frequency divider circuits starts an operation. Finally the method and system comprise removing the offset voltage from each of the frequency divider circuits to allow them to effectively drive other circuits. | 10-23-2014 |
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20080196833 | RETAINING RING WITH SHAPED SURFACE - A retaining ring can be shaped by machining or lapping the bottom surface of the ring to form a shaped profile in the bottom surface. The bottom surface of the retaining ring can include flat, sloped and curved portions. The lapping can be performed using a machine that dedicated for use in lapping the bottom surface of retaining rings. During the lapping the ring can be permitted to rotate freely about an axis of the ring. The bottom surface of the retaining ring can have curved or flat portions. | 08-21-2008 |
20110195639 | RETAINING RING WITH SHAPED SURFACE - A retaining ring can be shaped by machining or lapping the bottom surface of the ring to form a shaped profile in the bottom surface. The bottom surface of the retaining ring can include flat, sloped and curved portions. The lapping can be performed using a machine that dedicated for use in lapping the bottom surface of retaining rings. During the lapping the ring can be permitted to rotate freely about an axis of the ring. The bottom surface of the retaining ring can have curved or flat portions. | 08-11-2011 |
20120071067 | RETAINING RING WITH SHAPED SURFACE - A retaining ring can be shaped by machining or lapping the bottom surface of the ring to form a shaped profile in the bottom surface. The bottom surface of the retaining ring can include flat, sloped and curved portions. The lapping can be performed using a machine that dedicated for use in lapping the bottom surface of retaining rings. During the lapping the ring can be permitted to rotate freely about an axis of the ring. The bottom surface of the retaining ring can have curved or flat portions. | 03-22-2012 |
20140053981 | Retaining Ring With Shaped Surface - A retaining ring can be shaped by machining or lapping the bottom surface of the ring to form a shaped profile in the bottom surface. The bottom surface of the retaining ring can include flat, sloped and curved portions. The lapping can be performed using a machine that dedicated for use in lapping the bottom surface of retaining rings. During the lapping the ring can be permitted to rotate freely about an axis of the ring. The bottom surface of the retaining ring can have curved or flat portions. | 02-27-2014 |
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20090298150 | PRODUCTION OF SQUALENE USING YEAST - Provided herein compositions and methods for producing isoprenoids, including squalene. In certain aspects and embodiments provided are genetically altered yeast and uses therefore. In some aspects and embodiments, the genetically altered yeast produce isoprenoids, preferably squalene. The genetically altered yeast may have alterations in the expression or activity of enzymes involved in squalene production. for example, acetyl-CoA carboxylase (or “ACCase”), HMG-CoA reductase, squalene epoxidase, and squalene synthase. One or more genes of a genetically altered yeast may be modified by gene repair oligonucleobases. Also are provided methods of producing squalene using a genetically altered yeast. The invention also provides squalene produced by genetically altered yeast. | 12-03-2009 |
20110124072 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PRODUCING SQUALENE USING YEAST - Provided herein compositions and methods for producing isoprenoids, including squalene. In certain aspects and embodiments provided are genetically converted yeast and uses therefore. In some aspects and embodiments, the genetically converted yeast produce isoprenoids, preferably squalene. Also are provided methods of producing squalene using a genetically converted yeast or a non-genetically converted yeast. The invention also provides squalene produced by genetically converted yeast or non-genetically converted yeast. | 05-26-2011 |
20140134696 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PRODUCING SQUALENE USING YEAST - Provided herein compositions and methods for producing isoprenoids, including squalene. Is certain aspects and embodiments provided are genetically converted yeast and uses therefore. In some aspects and embodiments, the genetically converted yeast produce isoprenoids, preferably squalene. Also are provided methods of producing squalene using a genetically converted yeast or a non-genetically converted yeast. The invention also provides squalene produced by genetically converted yeast or non-genetically converted yeast. | 05-15-2014 |
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20110066679 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTING CONTENT - A system and method for controlling a communication system includes a local area network, a first client device and a first server device in communication with the first client device through the local area network. The first server device communicates an audio-visual stream and remote user interface data to the first client device through the local area network. The first client device renders a display using the audio-video stream and the remote user interface. The first client device generates a key command and communicates the key command to the first server device in response to the remote user interface data. | 03-17-2011 |
20110161396 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REGISTERING A CLIENT DEVICE IN A MULTI-ROOM DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM - A system and method for registering a client device with a server device includes the server device having a display. The display displays a first identifier in response to entering a registration mode. A client device is in communication with the server device. The client device detects that the server device is in registration mode and communicates a second identifier to the client device. The server device compares the first identifier and the second identifier and, after comparing, registers the client device at the server device. | 06-30-2011 |
20110162020 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A MULTI-ROOM DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM - A system and method for allocating tuner resources in a multi-room digital video recording system, wherein the system includes a server device having a plurality of tuners therein and a first client device in communication with the server device and allocated at least a first tuner from the plurality of tuners. A second client in communication client device generates a tuner request. The server device allocates the first tuner to the second user device and communicates a content signal through the first tuner to the second client device. | 06-30-2011 |
20130282879 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REGISTERING A CLIENT DEVICE IN A MULTI-ROOM DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM - A system and method for registering a client device with a server device includes the server device having a display. The display displays a first identifier in response to entering a registration mode. A client device is in communication with the server device. The client device detects that the server device is in registration mode and communicates a second identifier to the client device. The server device compares the first identifier and the second identifier and, after comparing, registers the client device at the server device. | 10-24-2013 |
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20090239789 | METHODS OF TREATMENT WITH DRUG LOADED POLYMERIC MATERIALS - Polymeric microparticles have been developed which encapsulate therapeutic compounds such as drugs, cellular materials or components, and antigens, and can have targeting ligands directly bound to the microparticle surface. Preferred applications include use in tissue engineering matrices, wound dressings, bone repair or regeneration materials, and other applications where the microparticles are retained at the site of application or implantation. Another preferred application is in the use of microparticles to deliver anti-proliferative agents to the lining of blood vessels following angioplasty, transplantation or bypass surgery to prevent or decrease restenosis, and in cancer therapy. In still another application, the microparticles are used to treat or prevent macular degeneration when administered to the eye, where agents such as complement inhibitors are administered. | 09-24-2009 |
20090269397 | TARGETED AND HIGH DENSITY DRUG LOADED POLYMERIC MATERIALS - Polymeric delivery devices have been developed which combine high loading/high density of molecules to be delivered with the option of targeting. As used herein, “high density” refers to microparticles having a high density of ligands or coupling agents, which is in the range of 1000-10,000,000, more preferably between 10,000 and 1,000,000 ligands per square micron of microparticle surface area. A general method for incorporating molecules into the surface of biocompatible polymers using materials with an HLB of less than 10, more preferably less than 5, such as fatty acids, has been developed. Because of its ease, generality and flexibility, this method has widespread utility in modifying the surface of polymeric materials for applications in drug delivery and tissue engineering, as well other fields. Targeted polymeric microparticles have also been developed which encapsulate therapeutic compounds such as drugs, cellular materials or components, and antigens, and have targeting ligands directly bound to the microparticle surface. Preferred applications include use in tissue engineering matrices, wound dressings, bone repair or regeneration materials, and other applications where the microparticles are retained at the site of application or implantation. Another preferred application is in the use of microparticles to deliver anti-proliferative agents to the lining of blood vessels following angioplasty, transplantation or bypass surgery to prevent or decrease restenosis, and in cancer therapy. In still another application, the microparticles are used to treat or prevent macular degeneration when administered to the eye, where agents such as complement inhibitors are administered. | 10-29-2009 |
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20110125323 | LOCALIZATION BY LEARNING OF WAVE-SIGNAL DISTRIBUTIONS - A robot having a signal sensor configured to measure a signal, a motion sensor configured to measure a relative change in pose, a local correlation component configured to correlate the signal with the position and/or orientation of the robot in a local region including the robot's current position, and a localization component configured to apply a filter to estimate the position and optionally the orientation of the robot based at least on a location reported by the motion sensor, a signal detected by the signal sensor, and the signal predicted by the local correlation component. The local correlation component and/or the localization component may take into account rotational variability of the signal sensor and other parameters related to time and pose dependent variability in how the signal and motion sensor perform. Each estimated pose may be used to formulate new or updated navigational or operational instructions for the robot. | 05-26-2011 |
20120121161 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VSLAM OPTIMIZATION - The invention is related to methods and apparatus that use a visual sensor and dead reckoning sensors to process Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM). These techniques can be used in robot navigation. Advantageously, such visual techniques can be used to autonomously generate and update a map. Unlike with laser rangefinders, the visual techniques are economically practical in a wide range of applications and can be used in relatively dynamic environments, such as environments in which people move. Certain embodiments contemplate improvements to the front-end processing in a SLAM-based system. Particularly, certain of these embodiments contemplate a novel landmark matching process. Certain of these embodiments also contemplate a novel landmark creation process. Certain embodiments contemplate improvements to the back-end processing in a SLAM-based system. Particularly, certain of these embodiments contemplate algorithms for modifying the SLAM graph in real-time to achieve a more efficient structure. | 05-17-2012 |
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20090258517 | BASIC INSULATING PLUG AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A basic insulating plug (BIP) provides connection to a deadbreak connector. The basic insulating plug includes a first conductive insert and a second conductive insert. An insulative coupling supports the inserts in spaced apart position. An insulative body is molded substantially about the first and second conductive inserts. One of the conductive inserts and the insulative coupling define a flow path to permit flow of insulative material entering one of the conductive inserts to flow through the coupling so as to surround the coupling and substantially surround the first and second inserts. | 10-15-2009 |
20130009731 | MAGNETIC ACTUATOR - A magnetic actuator includes a coil bobbin that has electrical wire wound around a core. The magnetic actuator also includes a plunger located in a central portion of the magnetic actuator and configured to move within a bore located in the central portion, and at least one spring located adjacent the central portion. When electrical current is provided to the electrical wire, an electromagnetic field causes the plunger to move from a first position to a second position, and stored energy associated with the spring aids in moving the plunger to the second position. The magnetic actuator further includes a linking portion coupled to the plunger, wherein the linking portion is configured to initiate an action based on movement of the plunger. | 01-10-2013 |
20130032683 | Housing for Mounting an Electrical Device - A rotatable lower housing for a high voltage electrical circuit or other high voltage electrical device is provided that allows a cylindrically-shaped lower housing to be rotatable with respect to a bracket for mounting the lower housing onto a support structure. Embodiments that allow for the rotatable lower housing include a one-piece surrounding mounting bracket, an upper and lower band which completely surround the lower housing and which are attached to a bracket, and an integral surrounding I-slot which surrounds the lower housing and which receives a bracket for mounting the lower housing onto a support structure. | 02-07-2013 |
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20140125320 | MODULAR HIGH VOLTAGE SENSING UNIT - A high voltage sensing unit includes a housing having an internal bore. A resistive voltage divider, including a primary resistor and a secondary resistor configured in series, is included within the housing. A connecting assembly is configured to attach the high voltage sensing unit to a terminal of a high voltage switching device. The connecting assembly provides an electrical connection from the high voltage switching device to the primary resistor and physically supports the high voltage sensing unit. An interface cable provides an electrical connection from the secondary resistor to a receptacle on the high voltage switching device, which can receive a voltage signal and pass the voltage signal to a controller using existing control wiring. | 05-08-2014 |
20140247542 | ELECTRICAL DEVICE MOUNTING POLE - A mounting pole for high voltage equipment can be adjusted at particular increments to provide for installations at various heights. A base section includes a right-side flange, a left-side flange, and a center web formed substantially in the shape of an I-beam with a front channel. The center web includes a first set of adjustment holes. The base section also includes a control mounting bracket to receive hardware for securing a control unit for a high voltage switch. A channel assembly is slideably contained within the front channel. The channel assembly includes a second set of adjustment holes, and a set of mounting holes to receive hardware for securing the high voltage switch. The base section and the channel assembly are configured so that the first and second set of adjustment holes can be selectively aligned during field operations to set the mounting pole at one of multiple height increments. | 09-04-2014 |
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20090120873 | FILTRATION WITH INTERNAL FOULING CONTROL - Filtration processes and systems are provided for the separation of a filterable fluid stream by a filtration membrane module with uniform transmembrane pressure and flux along the membrane and internal control of membrane fouling via intermittent periodic reduction of the pressure differential between the permeate and retentate sides of the membrane and/or backwashing cycles during separation, recovery, and/or purification of proteins, peptides, nucleic acids, biologically produced polymers and other compounds or materials from aqueous fluids. | 05-14-2009 |
20110008866 | Tangential Flow Filtration Apparatuses, Systems, and Processes for the Separation of Compounds - The invention relates to apparatuses, machines, systems and methods for the recovery and purification of proteins, peptides, nucleic acids, biologically produced polymers and other compounds from aqueous fluids. The aqueous fluids can comprise enzyme concentrates and or a fermentation broth with or without cells or other starting material. The fermentation broth can be produced by fermentations of fungal, yeast, bacterial, mammalian, insect or plant cells. | 01-13-2011 |
20110195472 | MEMBRANE BIOREACTOR FOR INCREASED PRODUCTION OF ISOPRENE GAS - The invention provides improved methods for the production of isoprene from biological materials. | 08-11-2011 |
20140166555 | TANGENTIAL FLOW FILTRATION APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND PROCESSES FOR THE SEPARATION OF COMPOUNDS - The invention relates to apparatuses, machines, systems and methods for the recovery and purification of proteins, peptides, nucleic acids, biologically produced polymers and other compounds from aqueous fluids. The aqueous fluids can comprise enzyme concentrates and or a fermentation broth with or without cells or other starting material. The fermentation broth can be produced by fermentations of fungal, yeast, bacterial, mammalian, insect or plant cells. | 06-19-2014 |
20140299532 | FILTRATION WITH INTERNAL FOULING CONTROL - Filtration processes and systems are provided for the separation of a filterable fluid stream by a filtration membrane module with uniform transmembrane pressure and flux along the membrane and internal control of membrane fouling via intermittent periodic reduction of the pressure differential between the permeate and retentate sides of the membrane and/or backwashing cycles during separation, recovery, and/or purification of proteins, peptides, nucleic acids, biologically produced polymers and other compounds or materials from aqueous fluids. | 10-09-2014 |
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20100213211 | Bottle Cap With Dosing and Pretreatment - Described is a bottle having a bottle base, a transition fitment with a pouring spout and a measuring cup closure, where the measuring cup in multifunctional, for example, serving as a measuring cup, a bottle closure, and a pretreatment applicator. | 08-26-2010 |
20110021937 | WATERTIGHT CARDIAC MONITORING SYSTEM - An ECG monitoring system for ambulatory patients includes a small multi-electrode patch that adhesively attaches to the chest of a patient. A reusable battery-powered ECG monitor clips onto the patch and receives patient electrical signals from the electrodes of the patch. A processor continuously processes received ECG signals and stores the signals in memory in the monitor. Processed ECG signals and cardiac event information are sent wirelessly to a cellphone handset for relay to a monitoring center. The ECG monitor is contained in a watertight sealed case with only electrical contacts on the outside of the case. The electrical contacts electrically couple the ECG monitor to the electrodes of the patch during patient monitoring and to a charger during recharge of the battery. | 01-27-2011 |
20110125040 | WIRELESS ECG MONITORING SYSTEM - An ECG monitoring system for ambulatory patients includes a reusable battery-powered ECG monitor with an electrode attached to a patient for receiving ECG signals. A processor analyzes the received ECG signals for predefined arrhythmia. If an arrhythmia is detected, a wireless transceiver in the ECG monitor transmits the event information and an ECG strip to a cellphone handset. The cellphone handset automatically relays the event information and ECG strip to a monitoring center for further diagnosis and necessary intervention. The ECG monitor sends notifications to the cellphone handset whenever the status of the monitor changes. The cellphone handset forwards status notifications to which a patient response has not been received to the monitoring center, as well as status notifications generated by the cellphone handset. | 05-26-2011 |
20110208076 | ECG MONITORING SYTSTEM WITH DOCKING STATION - An ECG monitoring system for ambulatory patients includes a battery-powered ECG monitor which attaches to a patient to receive patient electrical signals. A processor continuously processes received ECG signals and stores the signals in memory in the monitor. A wireless transceiver in the ECG monitor transmits the processed ECG signals to a cellphone handset. The battery of the monitor is recharged when the monitor is properly positioned in a charging dock, during which time the ECG signals are sent to the cellphone handset. Preferably the cellphone handset is recharged by the charging dock at the same time. At the conclusion of recharging and data transfer the monitor performs a self-test. A light on the charging dock is illuminated if any of the operations performed while the monitor is docked is unsuccessful. | 08-25-2011 |
20120101396 | CONTINUOUS OUTPATINET ECG MONITORING SYSTEM - An ECG monitoring system for ambulatory patients includes a small multi-electrode patch that adhesively attaches to the chest of a patient. A reusable battery-powered ECG monitor clips onto the patch and receives patient electrical signals from the electrodes of the patch. A processor continuously processes received ECG signals and stores the signals in memory in the monitor. The processor also analyzes the received ECG signals for predefined arrhythmia. If an arrhythmia is detected, a wireless transceiver in the ECG monitor transmits the event information and an ECG strip to a cellphone handset. The cellphone handset automatically relays the event information and ECG strip to a monitoring center for further diagnosis and necessary intervention. | 04-26-2012 |
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20090143078 | TECHNIQUES TO MANAGE A RADIO BASED ON LOCATION INFORMATION - Techniques to manage a radio based on location information are described. A mobile computing device may include a radio module, a location detector operative to determine a location for the mobile computing device, and a processor to couple to the radio module and the resource database. The processor may be operative to execute a resource management module to access a resource profile having resource information for one or more cellular radiotelephone network resources accessible from the location, and control operations for a radio module based on the resource profile. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 06-04-2009 |
20100161720 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CONTENT TO A MOBILE DEVICE - A mobile computing device comprises a memory and a processing circuit. The memory is configured to store use data indicative of a pattern of past uses of the mobile computing device. The processing circuit is configured to determine a present condition and to perform a function based at least in part on the use data and the present condition. | 06-24-2010 |
20110050503 | POWER SAVING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE - A mobile computing device includes a housing, a processor provided within the housing, and a location-determining system configured to determine a current location of the mobile computing device at a first rate. The location determining system may be configured to adjust the first rate to a different second rate based on a threshold distance value and a distance from the current location to an anticipated future location of the mobile computing device. | 03-03-2011 |
20110054780 | LOCATION TRACKING FOR MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE - A mobile computing device comprises a wireless transceiver and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to store a data set for a predetermined location, the data set comprising location data and a location name. The processing circuit is further configured to compare a current location to the location data, to compare an updated location to the location data at a time calculated based on heuristic data, and to generate a notification message based on the mobile computing device arriving at or near the predetermined location. | 03-03-2011 |
20130166200 | LOCATION TRACKING FOR MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE - A mobile computing device is disclosed. The mobile computing device includes a location determination circuit and a processing circuit. The processing circuit determines a current location of the mobile computing device and a destination location. The processing circuit determines an expected travel time from the current location to the destination location, and disables continuous location tracking for a duration of time. The duration is determined based on the expected travel time. Once the duration of time has elapsed, the processing circuit enables continuous location tracking. | 06-27-2013 |
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20080292655 | ENHANCEMENT OF THE IMMUNE RESPONSE FOR VACCINE AND GENE THERAPY APPLICATIONS - Expression cassettes are provided comprising a promoter operably linked to a nucleic acid molecule which, when transcribed in vivo, forms double-stranded RNA that induces the production of interferon. Expression cassettes also are provided comprising a promoter operably linked to a ribozyme or antisense nucleic acid molecule which, when transcribed in vivo, forms a ribozyme or antisense RNA molecule that stimulates an immune response. In addition, expression cassettes are provided comprising a promoter operably linked to a ribozyme or antisense nucleic acid molecule which, when transcribed in vivo, stimulates apoptosis. Finally, gene delivery vectors are provided which contain such expression cassettes, host cells containing the gene delivery vectors, and methods of utilizing the expression cassettes, gene delivery vectors, and host cells. | 11-27-2008 |
20130004468 | METHODS OF EXPANDING MYELOID CELL POPULATIONS AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to a method of expanding myeloid progenitor cells by culturing an initial population of cells in a medium comprising a mixture of cytokines and growth factors that promote growth and expansion of the myeloid progenitor cells. The expanded cell population provides a source of cells as therapeutic treatments for neutropenia and/or thrombocytopenia arising in patients subjected to myeloablative therapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. | 01-03-2013 |
20130089527 | METHODS OF EXPANDING MYELOID CELL POPULATIONS AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to a method of expanding myeloid progenitor cells by culturing an initial population of cells in a medium comprising a mixture of cytokines and growth factors that promote growth and expansion of the myeloid progenitor cells. The expanded cell population provides a source of cells as therapeutic treatments for neutropenia and/or thrombocytopenia arising in patients subjected to myeloablative therapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. | 04-11-2013 |
20140377234 | METHODS OF EXPANDING MYELOID CELL POPULATIONS AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to a method of expanding myeloid progenitor cells by culturing an initial population of cells in a medium comprising a mixture of cytokines and growth factors that promote growth and expansion of the myeloid progenitor cells. The expanded cell population provides a source of cells as therapeutic treatments for neutropenia and/or thrombocytopenia arising in patients subjected to myeloablative therapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. | 12-25-2014 |
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20090247499 | SULFONYLATED PIPERAZINES AS CANNABINOID-1 RECEPTOR MODULATORS - Novel compounds of the structural formula (I) are antagonists and/or inverse agonists of the Cannabinoid-1 (CB1) receptor and are useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the CB1 receptor. The compounds of the present invention are useful as centrally acting drugs in the treatment of psychosis, memory deficits, cognitive disorders, Alzheimer's disease, migraine, neuropathy, neuro-inflammatory disorders including multiple sclerosis and Guillain-Barre syndrome and the inflammatory sequalae of viral encephalitis, cerebral vascular accidents, and head trauma, anxiety disorders, stress, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, movement disorders, and schizophrenia. The compounds are also useful for the treatment of substance abuse disorders, the treatment of obesity or eating disorders, as well as the treatment of asthma, constipation, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, cirrhosis of the liver, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and the promotion of wakefulness. | 10-01-2009 |
20090306037 | Combination of a Dipeptidyl Peptidase-IV Inhibitor and a Cannabinoid CB1 Receptor Antagonist for the Treatment of Diabetes and Obesity - The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a combination of a particular dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-IV) inhibitor and a particular cannabinoid CB?1#191 receptor antagonist/inverse agonist, kits containing such combinations and methods of using such compositions for the treatment of diabetes, diabetes associated with obesity, diabetes-related disorders, obesity, and obesity-related disorders. | 12-10-2009 |
20100227844 | CANNABINOID-1 RECEPTOR MODULATORS USEFUL FOR THE TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - The present invention relates to methods of treating Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease related disorders comprising administration of a compound of structural formula: (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as a monotherapy or in combination with an anti-Alzheimer's Disease agent. The present invention further provides for pharmaceutical compositions, medicaments, and kits useful in carrying out these methods. | 09-09-2010 |