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20130013218 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF SHIPPING SYSTEMS - According to various embodiments, package evaluation systems and methods are provided for evaluating the sustainability of packaging used in the shipment of goods. In particular, the package evaluation systems and methods are configured for performing package evaluations and managing and providing access to data resulting from package evaluations. The package evaluations are designed to assess, among other things, the ability of sample packages to prevent damage to their contents, the volumetric efficiency of sample packages, and the sustainability of the materials used to construct sample packages. In addition, the systems and methods are further configured for assigning a certification to an entity associated with the evaluated packages based on the results of the evaluation. | 01-10-2013 |
20140100812 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF SHIPPING SYSTEMS - According to various embodiments, package evaluation systems and methods are provided for evaluating the sustainability of packaging used in the shipment of goods. In particular, the package evaluation systems and methods are configured for performing package evaluations and managing and providing access to data resulting from package evaluations. The package evaluations are designed to assess, among other things, the ability of sample packages to prevent damage to their contents, the volumetric efficiency of sample packages, and the sustainability of the materials used to construct sample packages. In addition, the systems and methods are further configured for assigning a certification to an entity associated with the evaluated packages based on the results of the evaluation. | 04-10-2014 |
20150142380 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF SHIPPING SYSTEMS - According to various embodiments, package evaluation systems and methods are provided for evaluating the sustainability of packaging used in the shipment of goods. In particular, the package evaluation systems and methods are configured for performing package evaluations and managing and providing access to data resulting from package evaluations. The package evaluations are designed to assess, among other things, the ability of sample packages to prevent damage to their contents, the volumetric efficiency of sample packages, and the sustainability of the materials used to construct sample packages. In addition, the systems and methods are further configured for assigning a certification to an entity associated with the evaluated packages based on the results of the evaluation. | 05-21-2015 |
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20110000669 | Perforating Gun Assembly and Method for Controlling Wellbore Pressure Regimes During Perforating - A perforating gun assembly for use in a wellbore. The perforating gun assembly includes a carrier gun body and a charge holder disposed within the carrier gun body. A plurality of shaped charges are supported within the carrier gun body. A secondary pressure generator is operably associated with at least one of the shaped charges. The secondary pressure generator optimizes the wellbore pressure regime immediately after detonation of the shaped charges by controlling the dynamic underbalance created by the empty gun chambers to prevent excessive dynamic underbalance which may detrimentally effect the perforating operation. | 01-06-2011 |
20110209871 | Perforating Gun Assembly and Method for Controlling Wellbore Pressure Regimes During Perforating - A downhole tool gun string assembly comprises a first perforating gun operable to generate a first pressure at a first location in a wellbore, wherein the first perforating gun comprises a first plurality of perforating charges; a second perforating gun operable to generate a second pressure at a second location in the wellbore, wherein the second pressure is different from the first pressure and the second perforating gun comprises a second plurality of perforating charges, and wherein at least one of the second plurality of perforating charges is operably associated with a secondary pressure generator, where the first perforating gun and the second perforating gun are configured to maintain a pressure at a selected location in the wellbore below a threshold when the first and second perforating guns are activated substantially concurrently. | 09-01-2011 |
20130000979 | Perforating Gun Assembly and Method for Controlling Wellbore Pressure Regimes During Perforating - A method comprises: a. determining a configuration of a gun string, b. determining, by a computer, a pressure transient at a location in a wellbore, c. comparing the one or more pressures with the one or more pressure thresholds at the location, and d. perforating the wellbore with the gun string using the determined configuration of the gun string when the one or more pressures meet the one or more pressure thresholds at the location. The location in the wellbore has one or more pressure thresholds, and the pressure transient comprises one or more pressures. | 01-03-2013 |
20130008655 | Perforating Gun Assembly and Method for Controlling Wellbore Pressure Regimes During Perforating - A method comprises providing a gun string assembly within a wellbore and perforating the wellbore using the gun string assembly. The gun string assembly comprises a plurality of perforating guns coupled in series. A first perforating gun of the plurality of perforating guns comprises a first portion of shaped charges, and a second perforating gun of the plurality of perforating guns comprises a second portion of shaped charges operably associated with a secondary pressure generator. The first perforating gun and the second perforating gun are configured in the gun string assembly to provide a pressure transient comprising one or more pressures at a location in the wellbore that meet one or more thresholds. | 01-10-2013 |
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20120158534 | Auction Giftcard Redemption System - An auction giftcard redemption system sends an electronic giftcard to a winning bidder according to preferences pre-determined by the bidder. The auction system may communicate current balances and give access to the giftcard on demand by a mobile device app or cell phone messaging services. | 06-21-2012 |
20120173309 | Residual Value Bidding System - A sponsor provides items to a residual value bidding system, which allows an auction to auction the items to bidders. Value expended to bid on the item, such as through a pay-per-bid model may be returned as a giftcard to the sponsor's store. Incentives may be used to encourage bidding, such as a coupon that gains value as more bids are placed. The coupons may be time dated to encourage immediate redemption. Sponsored auctions may also be limited to geography or demographics. | 07-05-2012 |
20120173323 | DISCOUNTING SYSTEM AND WEBSITE WITH DYNAMIC GROUP PURCHASING DISCOUNT - An adjustable discount system adjusts discounts based on system events. The discount system may provide greater or lesser discounts on such events as timing, inventory levels, the number of people committed to purchasing, velocity of sales and acceleration of sales. | 07-05-2012 |
20120233011 | Residual Value Bidding System and Turbo Auction - An auction service may allow auction sponsors to interact with a customer through online and offline methods. Customers may receive a portion of the value of paid bids used in auctions returned as stored value to be used with an auction sponsor. Customers may also receive discounts, incentives and offers that provide more value to the customer, which may ease or remove the feeling of losing money. Customers may also perform actions in the real-world that earn rewards in the online world and vice versa. Thus customers may be encouraged to interact in-store and online with the sponsor. | 09-13-2012 |
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20090209921 | DIALYSIS VALVE AND METHOD - A dialysis valve includes a tube attached between an artery and a vein which, when elongated, simultaneously narrows in diameter at least one location. The narrowed portion of the tube decreases the volume and velocity between the arterial and venous side of the patient to prevent damage or intimal hyperplasia on the venous side between dialysis treatments. When the valve is opened for dialysis, an unrestricted blood flow exists between the arterial and venous side, permitting a controlled, open blood flow during dialysis. | 08-20-2009 |
20100125249 | Anchoring a Medical Instrument - Some embodiments of a medical anchor device include an elongate body coupled with deployable subcutaneous anchors to secure a catheter instrument (or other medical instrument) in place relative to a skin penetration point. In some circumstances, the elongate body may be in the form of catheter hub body, and the subcutaneous anchors can be deployed from the hub body by adjustment of a movable actuator. A locking member can interact with the actuator so as to retain the actuator in the deployed orientation during the medical procedure. | 05-20-2010 |
20120004618 | Anchoring a Medical Instrument - Some embodiments of a medical anchor device include an elongate body coupled with deployable subcutaneous anchors to secure a catheter instrument (or other medical instrument) in place relative to a skin penetration point. In some circumstances, the elongate body may be in the form of catheter hub body, and the subcutaneous anchors can be deployed from the hub body by adjustment of a movable actuator. A locking member can interact with the actuator so as to retain the actuator in the deployed orientation during the medical procedure. | 01-05-2012 |
20120157927 | Anchoring a Medical Instrument - Some embodiments of a medical anchor device include an elongate body coupled with deployable subcutaneous anchors to secure a catheter instrument (or other medical instrument) in place relative to a skin penetration point. In some circumstances, the elongate body may be in the form of catheter hub body, and the subcutaneous anchors can be deployed from the hub body by adjustment of a movable actuator. A locking member can interact with the actuator so as to retain the actuator in the deployed orientation during the medical procedure. | 06-21-2012 |
20130190727 | Anchoring a Medical Instrument - Some embodiments of a medical anchor device include an elongate body coupled with deployable subcutaneous anchors to secure a catheter instrument (or other medical instrument) in place relative to a skin penetration point. In some circumstances, the elongate body may be in the form of catheter hub body, and the subcutaneous anchors can be deployed from the hub body by adjustment of a movable actuator. A locking member can interact with the actuator so as to retain the actuator in the deployed orientation during the medical procedure. | 07-25-2013 |
20140128794 | DIALYSIS VALVE AND METHOD - A dialysis valve includes a tube attached between an artery and a vein which, when elongated, simultaneously narrows in diameter at at least one location. The narrowed portion of the tube decreases the volume and velocity between the arterial and venous side of the patient to prevent damage or intimal hyperplasia on the venous side between dialysis treatments. When the valve is opened for dialysis, an unrestricted blood flow exists between the arterial and venous side, permitting a controlled, open blood flow during dialysis. | 05-08-2014 |
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20100042432 | THERAPY DISCHARGE RECONCILIATION - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for displaying therapy groupings and individual therapies for a patient on a display. At least one therapy grouping area comprising one or more therapy groupings is provided for a patient being discharged from a current care venue. The therapy grouping comprises a therapy prescribed for or taken by the patient prior to visiting the current care venue associated with a therapy the patient was prescribed while visiting the current care venue. At least one previous therapy area is provided that includes an individual therapy prescribed for the patient prior to visiting a current care venue that has not been associated with a therapy the patient was prescribed while visiting the current care venue and at least one current therapy area comprising an individual therapy prescribed for the patient while visiting the current care venue that has not been associated with a therapy prescribed for or taken by the patient prior to visiting the current care venue. At least one interactive user input area is provided allowing a user to enter a discharge input for at least one therapy grouping. | 02-18-2010 |
20100042433 | CROSS CONTINUUM ASSOCIATED THERAPY RECONCILIATION - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for associating one or more prior therapies with one or more current therapies for a patient are provided. One or more therapies a patient was taking or prescribed prior to visiting a current care venue are accessed. One or more therapies the patient is taking or has been prescribed at the current care venue for the current care venue visit are accessed. Input is received that one of the one or more prior therapies for the patient corresponds with one of the one or more current therapies for the patient. In response to receiving the input, the prior therapy is associated with the current therapy. The association of the corresponding prior therapy and the corresponding current care venue therapy is stored for the patient. | 02-18-2010 |
20150154376 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLINICAL ORDER RESCHEDULING - A system and associated methods are disclosed for generating alternative scheduling for orderable administration. In one embodiment, input is received regarding proposed timing for changing a current administration schedule for a substance-based orderable associated with an established order. Based on the input, one or more options for a revised administration schedule associated with the established order are generated. The generation of the scheduling options takes into consideration a policy for maintaining a degree of commonality with the current administration schedule. | 06-04-2015 |
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20100028340 | ANTIBODIES AGAINST THE RGM A PROTEIN AND USES THEREOF - The subject invention relates to isolated proteins, particularly monoclonal antibodies, which bind and neutralize RGM A protein. Specifically, these antibodies have the ability to inhibit the binding of RGM A to its receptor and/or coreceptors. These antibodies or portions thereof of the invention are useful for detecting RGM A and for inhibiting RGM A activity, for example in a human suffering from a disorder including but nor limited to multiple sclerosis, mammalian brain trauma, spinal cord injury, stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, and schizophrenia. | 02-04-2010 |
20150183871 | ANTIBODIES AGAINST THE RGM A PROTEIN AND USES THEREOF - The subject invention relates to isolated proteins, particularly monoclonal antibodies, which bind and neutralize RGM A protein. Specifically, these antibodies have the ability to inhibit the binding of RGM A to its receptor and/or coreceptors. These antibodies or portions thereof of the invention are useful for detecting RGM A and for inhibiting RGM A activity, for example in a human suffering from a disorder including but nor limited to multiple sclerosis, mammalian brain trauma, spinal cord injury, stroke, neurodegenerative diseases, and schizophrenia. | 07-02-2015 |
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20080279859 | NEUTRALIZING MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AGAINST THE NOGO-66 RECEPTOR (NgR) AND USES THEREOF - The subject invention relates to isolated proteins, particularly monoclonal antibodies, which bind to the Nogo-66 receptor. Specifically, these antibodies have the ability to inhibit the binding of the natural ligand of the Nogo-66 receptor and neutralize the Nogo-66 receptor. These antibodies or portions thereof of the invention are useful for detecting NgR and for inhibiting NgR activity, for example in a human suffering from a disorder in which NgR or Nogo-66 activity is detrimental. | 11-13-2008 |
20110223176 | BASIGIN BINDING PROTEINS - Isolated binding proteins, e.g., antibodies, which bind to Basigin (BSG), e.g., human BSG2, and related antibody-based compositions and molecules are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibodies, as well as therapeutic and diagnostic methods for using the antibodies. | 09-15-2011 |
20130330348 | ANTI-NGF ANTIBODIES AND THEIR USE - The present disclosure encompasses NGF binding proteins, specifically to antibodies that are chimeric, CDR grafted and canonized antibodies, and methods of making and uses thereof. The antibodies, or antibody portions, of the disclosure are useful for detecting NGF and for inhibiting NGF activity, e.g., in a mammal subject suffering from a disorder in which NGF activity is detrimental. | 12-12-2013 |
20140199319 | METHODS FOR INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF HYBRIDOMA GENERATION - Disclosed herein are methods for improving the efficiency of the production of hybridomas, e.g., through enrichment of IgG expressing B cells. Also disclosed are hybridoma compositions produced using these methods as well as methods for producing antibodies with the hybridomas. | 07-17-2014 |
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20080199642 | Molded Composite Slip Adapted for Engagement With an Internal Surface of a Metal Tubular - The gripping capability of a composite slip for a downhole zonal isolation tool is enhanced by applying high friction material to the outer surface of the composite slip. Preferably the high friction material is granular abrasive arranged in circumferential rows on the outer surface of the composite slip. The composite slip including the high friction material is easily formed by matched metal compression molding of epoxy fiberglass sheet molding compound. By molding circumferential grooves in the outer surface of the composite body of the slip, granular abrasive is easily bonded with epoxy adhesive to the composite slip body in order to form the rows of granular abrasive. It is also possible to embed the granular abrasive into the composite material of the slip when the composite slip is molded. | 08-21-2008 |
20090011247 | Molded Composite Mandrel for a Downhole Zonal Isolation Tool - A composite mandrel includes a filament-wound composite tube, and composite material molded over the filament-wound composite tube. For example, the composite material includes chopped fibers and a matrix of thermoset resin. The chopped fibers are arranged in layers upon the filament-wound composite tube, and the chopped fibers in each of the layers are randomly oriented along first and second orthogonal directions in each of the layers. The composite material includes at least one sheet of the composite material wound over the filament-wound tube, and at least one strip of the composite material wound over the sheet of the composite material and forming a head on the composite mandrel. An internal cavity of the filament-wound composite tube may provide a lumen for the composite mandrel. The internal cavity may be threaded to receive a removable bridge plug. | 01-08-2009 |
20110284153 | Method of making a molded composite mandrel - A composite mandrel includes a filament-wound composite tube, and composite material molded over the filament-wound composite tube. For example, the composite material includes chopped fibers and a matrix of thermoset resin. The chopped fibers are arranged in layers upon the filament-wound composite tube, and the chopped fibers in each of the layers are randomly oriented along first and second orthogonal directions in each of the layers. The composite material includes at least one sheet of the composite material wound over the filament-wound tube, and at least one strip of the composite material wound over the sheet of the composite material and forming a head on the composite mandrel. An internal cavity of the filament-wound composite tube may provide a lumen for the composite mandrel. The internal cavity may be threaded to receive a removable bridge plug. | 11-24-2011 |
20130146167 | Molded Composite Mandrel for a Downhole Zonal Isolation Tool - A composite mandrel includes a filament-wound composite tube, and composite material molded over the filament-wound composite tube. For example, the composite material includes chopped fibers and a matrix of thermoset resin. The chopped fibers are arranged in layers upon the filament-wound composite tube, and the chopped fibers in each of the layers are randomly oriented along first and second orthogonal directions in each of the layers. The composite material includes at least one sheet of the composite material wound over the filament-wound tube, and at least one strip of the composite material wound over the sheet of the composite material and forming a head on the composite mandrel. An internal cavity of the filament-wound composite tube may provide a lumen for the composite mandrel. The internal cavity may be threaded to receive a removable bridge plug. | 06-13-2013 |
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20110138219 | HANDLING ERRORS IN A DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM - A method of managing errors in a data processing system may involve at least one computer system. Each computer system may include a processor that executes an operating system, firmware, and system memory storing instructions for the operating system. A firmware error handler resident in the firmware may identify an error occurring in the computer system. The firmware error handler may determine whether the operating system is required to take an action in response to the error. If the operating system is not required to take an action in response to the error, the firmware error handler may create an error log accessible to the operating system appropriate to cause the operating system to take no action. | 06-09-2011 |
20110154097 | FIELD REPLACEABLE UNIT FAILURE DETERMINATION - A system and method for fault management in a computer-based system are disclosed herein. A system includes a plurality of field replaceable units (“FRUs”) and fault management logic. The fault management logic is configured to collect error information from a plurality of components of the system. The logic stores, for each component identified as a possible cause of a detected fault, a record assigning one of two different component failure probability indications. The logic identifies a single of the plurality of FRUs that has failed based on the stored probability indications. | 06-23-2011 |
20110154349 | RESOURCE FAULT MANAGEMENT FOR PARTITIONS - In accordance with at least some embodiments, a system includes a plurality of partitions, each partition having its own operating system (OS) and workload. The system also includes a plurality of resources assignable to the plurality of partitions. The system also includes management logic coupled to the plurality of partitions and the plurality of resources. The management logic is configured to set priority rules for each of the plurality of partitions based on user input. The management logic performs automated resource fault management for the resources assigned to the plurality of partitions based on the priority rules. | 06-23-2011 |
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20090011247 | Molded Composite Mandrel for a Downhole Zonal Isolation Tool - A composite mandrel includes a filament-wound composite tube, and composite material molded over the filament-wound composite tube. For example, the composite material includes chopped fibers and a matrix of thermoset resin. The chopped fibers are arranged in layers upon the filament-wound composite tube, and the chopped fibers in each of the layers are randomly oriented along first and second orthogonal directions in each of the layers. The composite material includes at least one sheet of the composite material wound over the filament-wound tube, and at least one strip of the composite material wound over the sheet of the composite material and forming a head on the composite mandrel. An internal cavity of the filament-wound composite tube may provide a lumen for the composite mandrel. The internal cavity may be threaded to receive a removable bridge plug. | 01-08-2009 |
20100006280 | Downhole tool with multiple material retaining ring - A downhole tool has a mandrel and an expandable packer element for sealingly engaging the well. A slip assembly is positioned on the mandrel and will anchor the downhole tool in the well. The slip assembly may include a slip ring that moves from an unset to a set position. A retaining ring is disposed about the slip ring and will hold the slip ring in the unset position until sufficient force is applied to break the retaining ring. The retaining ring may comprise a retaining band with a dampener to suppress the spring effect experienced by the retaining band when it breaks upon the application of force. | 01-14-2010 |
20100206550 | SLIP SEGMENTS FOR DOWNHOLE TOOL - A downhole tool has a mandrel with slip assemblies positioned thereon above and below a packer element. The slip assemblies are positioned in a manner to anchor the downhole tool in the well. The slip assemblies include a slip ring which has a plurality of slip segments. Each slip segment has inserts disposed in cavities therein. The cavities are oriented such that the longitudinal central axis of each cavity is parallel to the longitudinal central axis of each of the other cavities in the slip segment. | 08-19-2010 |
20110284153 | Method of making a molded composite mandrel - A composite mandrel includes a filament-wound composite tube, and composite material molded over the filament-wound composite tube. For example, the composite material includes chopped fibers and a matrix of thermoset resin. The chopped fibers are arranged in layers upon the filament-wound composite tube, and the chopped fibers in each of the layers are randomly oriented along first and second orthogonal directions in each of the layers. The composite material includes at least one sheet of the composite material wound over the filament-wound tube, and at least one strip of the composite material wound over the sheet of the composite material and forming a head on the composite mandrel. An internal cavity of the filament-wound composite tube may provide a lumen for the composite mandrel. The internal cavity may be threaded to receive a removable bridge plug. | 11-24-2011 |
20130146167 | Molded Composite Mandrel for a Downhole Zonal Isolation Tool - A composite mandrel includes a filament-wound composite tube, and composite material molded over the filament-wound composite tube. For example, the composite material includes chopped fibers and a matrix of thermoset resin. The chopped fibers are arranged in layers upon the filament-wound composite tube, and the chopped fibers in each of the layers are randomly oriented along first and second orthogonal directions in each of the layers. The composite material includes at least one sheet of the composite material wound over the filament-wound tube, and at least one strip of the composite material wound over the sheet of the composite material and forming a head on the composite mandrel. An internal cavity of the filament-wound composite tube may provide a lumen for the composite mandrel. The internal cavity may be threaded to receive a removable bridge plug. | 06-13-2013 |
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20100207078 | DEPROTECTION OF FUNCTIONAL GROUPS BY MULTI-PHOTON INDUCED ELECTRON TRANSFER - The present invention provides novel compositions suitable for use in an intermolecular photodeprotection reaction scheme. Such compositions include a chromophore compound and a second compound having a photocleavable group bonded to a protected functional group. Novel compounds which can used in intramolecular photodeprotection are also provided. These compounds have a chromophore moiety bonded to a photocleavable group, which itself is bonded to a protected group. The compounds and compositions disclosed herein can be used in two-photon and multi-photon excitation. | 08-19-2010 |
20100331509 | Carbazole-based hole transport and/or electron blocking materials and/or host polymer materials - This invention relates generally to norbornene-monomer, poly(norbornene)homopolymer, and poly(norbornene)copolymer compounds containing a functionalized carbazole side chain, having desirable solution processability and host characteristics. It also relates to hole transport and/or electron blocking materials, and to organic host materials for an organic luminescence layer, an OLED device, and compositions of matter which include these compounds. | 12-30-2010 |
20110009584 | Romp-Polymerizable Electron Transport Materials Based On A Bis-Oxadiazole Moiety - This invention relates generally to a solution processable norbornene monomer, poly(norbornene) homopolymer, and poly(norbornene) copolymer compounds containing a functionalized bis-oxadiazole side chain, and to an electron injecting/transporting layer, a hole-blocking layer, or an emissive material, organic electronic devices and compositions which include these compounds. | 01-13-2011 |
20110196104 | Norbornene-based copolymers with iridium complexes and exiton transport groups in their side-chains and use thereof - The present invention describes compounds with iridium complexes and poly(norbornene)s made therefrom. Methods of making the compounds and the poly(norbornene)s are also described. Further disclosed herein are light-emitting diodes employing such poly(norbornene)s which are covalently attached to a hole transport material. | 08-11-2011 |
20110266529 | Remote doping of organic thin film transistors - Organic electronic devices comprising “remotely” doped materials comprising a combination of at least three layers. Such devices can include “remotely p-doped” structures comprising: a channel layer comprising at least one organic semiconductor channel material; a dopant layer, which comprises at least one p-dopant material and optionally at least one organic hole transport material; and a spacer layer disposed between and in electrical contact with both the channel layer and the dopant layer, comprising an organic semiconducting spacer material; or alternatively can include “remotely n-doped” structures comprising a combination of at least three layers: a channel layer comprising at least one organic semiconductor channel material; a dopant layer which comprises at least one organic electron transport material doped with an n-dopant material; and a spacer layer disposed between and in electrical contact with the channel layer and the dopant layer, comprising an organic semiconducting spacer material. Such devices include “remotely doped” field effect transistors comprising the doped structures described above. | 11-03-2011 |
20120168732 | AMBIPOLAR SMALL MOLECULE HOSTS FOR PHOSPHORESCENT GUEST EMITTERS - The inventions describe disclosed and described herein relate to ambipolar small molecule host materials for guest phosphorescent metal complexes. Methods of making the ambipolar small molecules are also described. These ambipolar small molecules, which comprise both an oxadiazole and one or more carbazole groups, can be used to make the emission layers of unexpectedly efficient OLED devices containing the materials of the inventions, wherein (I) at least one of the R | 07-05-2012 |
20120172556 | POLYMERIZABLE AMBIPOLAR HOSTS FOR PHOSPHORESCENT GUEST EMITTERS - The inventions describe disclosed and described herein relate to polymerizable ambipolar monomers, useful for making polymer or copolymer host materials for guest phosphorescent metal complexes, which together can form emission layers of organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). Methods of making the ambipolar monomers are also described. Formula (I) wherein at least one of the R | 07-05-2012 |
20140061545 | BIS(SULFONYL)BIARYL DERIVATIVES AS ELECTRON TRANSPORTING AND/OR HOST MATERIALS - The inventions disclosed, described, and/or claimed herein relate to bis(sulfonyl)biaryl compounds that are useful as electron transporting materials useful for making novel organic electronic devices, including the electron transport layers of organic light-emitting diodes (“OLEDs”), or as an electron transporting guest for phosphorescent guests in the emissive layer of OLEDs. | 03-06-2014 |
20140231765 | REMOTE DOPING OF ORGANIC THIN FILM TRANSISTORS - Organic electronic devices comprising “remotely” doped materials comprising a combination of at least three layers. Such devices can include “remotely p-doped” structures comprising: a channel layer comprising at least one organic semiconductor channel material; a dopant layer, which comprises at least one p-dopant material and optionally at least one organic hole transport material; and a spacer layer disposed between and in electrical contact with both the channel layer and the dopant layer, comprising an organic semiconducting spacer material; or alternatively can include “remotely n-doped” structures comprising a combination of at least three layers: a channel layer comprising at least one organic semiconductor channel material; a dopant layer which comprises at least one organic electron transport material doped with an n-dopant material; and a spacer layer disposed between and in electrical contact with the channel layer and the dopant layer, comprising an organic semiconducting spacer material. Such devices include “remotely doped” field effect transistors comprising the doped structures described above. | 08-21-2014 |
20140302635 | N-DOPING OF ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTORS BY BIS-METALLOSANDWICH COMPOUNDS - The various inventions disclosed, described, and/or claimed herein relate to the field of methods for n-doping organic semiconductors with certain bis-metallosandwich compounds, the doped compositions produced, and the uses of the doped compositions in organic electronic devices. Metals can be manganese, rhenium, iron, ruthenium, osmium, rhodium, or iridium. Stable and efficient doping can be achieved. | 10-09-2014 |
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20090222214 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING NON-NUTRITIVE SUCK PATTERN STABILITY - Method and apparatus are provided for generating an index associated with non-nutritive suck pattern stability. A method includes measuring a plurality of non-nutritive suck (NNS) pressure samples, generating a plurality of correlation values using the NNS pressure samples, and generating a measure of non-nutritive suck pattern stability using the plurality of correlation values. | 09-03-2009 |
20120209147 | METHODS OF USING AN ENHANCED THERAPEUTIC STIMULUS FOR NON-NUTRITIVE SUCK ENTRAINMENT SYSTEM - The present invention relates to methods of using a therapeutic system. In particular, the present invention relates to procedures and methods of using a system having hardware, software, and appliance components for assessing and entraining a non-nutritive suck (NNS) pattern in a patient. The methods include configuring the hardware and software systems to receive data from an orofacial stimulation appliance and to generate a precise therapeutic pulse profile that is actuated as a tactile stimulus. The methods also include collecting data using the orofacial stimulation appliance and delivering the tactile stimulus via the orofacial stimulation appliance to entrain an organized NNS pattern. | 08-16-2012 |
20120209148 | ENHANCED THERAPEUTIC STIMULUS FOR NON-NUTRITIVE SUCK ENTRAINMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention relates to a system and method for using the system. In particular, the present invention relates to an application, executable by a processing device to assess the organization of a non-nutritive suck (NNS) pattern of a patient and to entrain an organized NNS pattern in the patient. The software system receives data from an orofacial stimulation appliance to assess the patient's natural NNS pattern and generates a precise therapeutic pulse profile that is actuated as a tactile stimulus via the orofacial stimulation appliance to entrain an organized NNS pattern. | 08-16-2012 |
20130023796 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING NON-NUTRITIVE SUCK PATTERN STABILITY - Method and apparatus are provided for generating an index associated with non-nutritive suck pattern stability. An example apparatus can include an STI generator configured to generate a plurality of non-nutritive suck (NNS) pressure samples using a non-nutritive pacifier and a pressure transducer, and to sum a plurality of standard deviations based on the plurality of NNS pressure samples to provide a spatiotemporal index (STI) of non-nutritive suck pattern stability, wherein the STI is configured to provide a composite indication of variability of amplitude, and duration of a plurality of portions of the NNS pressure samples. | 01-24-2013 |
20130289648 | ENHANCED THERAPEUTIC STIMULUS SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention relates to a therapeutic system and methods of using the therapeutic system. In particular, the present invention relates to systems having hardware, software, and appliance components for assessing and entraining a neuromuscular pattern or behavior in a patient. The methods include configuring the hardware and software systems to receive data from an orofacial stimulation appliance and to generate a precise therapeutic pulse profile that is actuated as a tactile stimulus. In one embodiment, the system and methods also include collecting data using the orofacial stimulation appliance and delivering the tactile stimulus via the orofacial stimulation appliance to entrain an organized neuromuscular pattern or behavior. | 10-31-2013 |
20140046231 | MEDICAL DEVICE FOR THERAPEUTIC STIMULATION OF THE VESTIBULAR SYSTEM - A method for providing vestibular stimulation includes: providing an infant in a vestibular stimulation device; associating sensors to the infant; moving the vestibular stimulation device to provide vestibular stimulation treatment; and obtaining sensor data during the treatment. The vestibular stimulation device includes a holder member; a platform; a mechanical system coupling the holder member to the platform; sensors configured to detect one or more parameters of the infant; and a computing system having a user input and/or output interface operably coupled to the mechanical system and the sensors to provide mechanical data to the mechanical system in order to control movement of the holder member relative to the platform and to collect the one or more parameters of the living subject from the sensors. | 02-13-2014 |
20150100003 | ENHANCED THERAPEUTIC STIMULUS SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention relates to a therapeutic system and methods of using the therapeutic system. In particular, the present invention relates to systems having hardware, software, and appliance components for assessing and entraining a neuromuscular pattern or behavior in a patient. The methods include configuring the hardware and software systems to receive data from an orofacial stimulation appliance and to generate a precise therapeutic pulse profile that is actuated as a tactile stimulus. In one embodiment, the system and methods also include collecting data using the orofacial stimulation appliance and delivering the tactile stimulus via the orofacial stimulation appliance to entrain an organized neuromuscular pattern or behavior. | 04-09-2015 |
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20090080836 | WET MATE CONNECTOR - A connector has first and second connector units, each unit incorporating an oil-filled chamber housing one or more contact elements to be joined. At least one connector unit has a face seal assembly which seals the forward end of the contact chamber in the unmated condition. The face seal assembly comprises three elements. One element is an annular elastomeric seal situated radially outward. The two other elements are inner seal elements which are pressed together radially to form a substantially disc-like shape. The resulting disc-like shaped seal fills the central, circular end face opening of the outer annular seal. As the connector units are mated, elements of the elastomeric face seal assembly are displaced, one axially, and others both axially and radially, creating an opening between the oil-filled chambers that is sealed from the outside environment. | 03-26-2009 |
20090080837 | HARSH ENVIRONMENT CONNECTOR - First and second connector units each have a contact chamber with a front wall having an opening closed by a stopper. Seals in the respective openings surround and seal the stoppers prior to mating. The stopper in the first connector unit is retracted into the housing during mating while the front wall of second connector unit is retracted into its housing during mating, pushed back by the front wall of the first connector unit, separating the stoppers from the end wall openings and allowing communication between the contact chambers through a passageway defined by the aligned openings. The seals in the end walls seal the passageway during and after mating. A contact assembly in the first connector unit is mounted on a movable arm and moves transversely into alignment with the passageway for contact with a corresponding fixed contact assembly in the second connector unit as the units move into mating engagement. | 03-26-2009 |
20100035452 | SUBMERSIBLE CONNECTOR WITH SECONDARY SEALING DEVICE - A submersible connector has releasably mateable first and second connector units. The first connector unit has at least one electrical pin extending through a bore in a retaining base and projecting outward from the forward end of the base. The second connector unit has at least one electrical socket module which receives a forward portion of the electrical pin when the units are mated. A pin seal device is located in one of the connector units and has a through bore which engages part of the pin at least in the mated condition of the units. The seal device has a first and second seals in sealing engagement with portions of the connector units when mated, and a chamber between the seals extends over an opposing portion of the pin at least in the mated condition of the units. | 02-11-2010 |
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20130344854 | MEDIATION AND PRESENTATION OF COMMUNICATIONS - A computer receives a plurality of records each relevant to a relationship between a first person and a second person. The computer determines a communication score of a communication from the first person to the second person, wherein the score is based on at least one of the plurality of records. The computer compares the communication score to an established mediation threshold. Responsive to determining that the communication score violates the established mediation threshold, the computer passes the communication to a user device of the second person. Further, the computer prioritizes the plurality of records according to a set of priorities, and presents the plurality of records to the first person or to the second person. | 12-26-2013 |
20130346495 | MEDIATION AND PRESENTATION OF COMMUNICATIONS - A computer receives a plurality of records each relevant to a relationship between a first person and a second person. The computer determines a communication score of a communication from the first person to the second person, wherein the score is based on at least one of the plurality of records. The computer compares the communication score to an established mediation threshold. Responsive to determining that the communication score violates the established mediation threshold, the computer passes the communication to a user device of the second person. Further, the computer prioritizes the plurality of records according to a set of priorities, and presents the plurality of records to the first person or to the second person. | 12-26-2013 |
20130346514 | GATHERING CONTEXT INFORMATION FOR A COMMUNICATION - A computer receives a first information related to a communication sent to a user device of a second person. The computer determines a user device of a first person using the first information. The computer sends a context information request to the user device of the first person. The computer receives a context information reply responsive to the context information request. The computer sends context information of the context information reply to the user device of the second person. The computer releases the communication to the user device of the second person. | 12-26-2013 |
20130346524 | GATHERING CONTEXT INFORMATION FOR A COMMUNICATION - A computer receives a first information related to a communication sent to a user device of a second person. The computer determines a user device of a first person using the first information. The computer sends a context information request to the user device of the first person. The computer receives a context information reply responsive to the context information request. The computer sends context information of the context information reply to the user device of the second person. The computer releases the communication to the user device of the second person. | 12-26-2013 |
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20090247865 | DRIP CHAMBER AND FLUID LEVEL SENSING MECHANISM FOR A FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - The fluid injector system includes a source of injection fluid, a pump device, a fluid control device operably associated with the pump device, and a fluid path set in fluid connection with the source of injection fluid and the pump device. The fluid path set includes a drip chamber including an elongated body having a top end, a bottom end and a raised projection, the raised projection being substantially rectangular in shape and extending longitudinally from the top end along the drip chamber body and terminating adjacent to the bottom end. A fluid level sensing mechanism is operably associated with the fluid control device, and includes a drip chamber support for supporting the drip chamber body and a fluid level sensor associated with the drip chamber support. The drip chamber support is adapted to support the drip chamber body such that the raised projection is in operational contact with the fluid level sensor and the fluid level sensing mechanism is operable to transmit ultrasonic or light energy through the raised projection to be sensed by the fluid level sensor for sensing the injection fluid level in the drip chamber. | 10-01-2009 |
20100114040 | FLUID MIXING CONTROL DEVICE FOR A MULTI-FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - The control device is used to control delivery of fluids from a multi-fluid delivery system during a medical injection procedure. The fluid delivery system includes an injector used to deliver injection fluids to a patient. The control device is operatively associated with the injector for controlling discrete flow rates of injection fluids delivered to the patient. The control device includes a housing, first and second actuators associated with the housing, and an electronic substrate disposed within the housing and having a conductive pattern. The first actuator is operatively associated with the conductive pattern. The conductive pattern includes a plurality of predetermined digital values corresponding to discrete flow rates of injection fluids to be delivered by the injector. The second actuator is operatively associated with the electronic substrate and initiates output signals to the injector corresponding to desired mixture ratios of the injection fluids to be delivered by the injector. | 05-06-2010 |
20120123257 | Multi-Fluid Medical Injector System and Methods of Operation - A multi-fluid injector system and methods of operation thereof are presented. One embodiment of such a fluid injector system includes a powered injector, a pressure jacket support, a syringe pressure jacket, and a syringe. The pressure jacket support includes a front plate and a rear plate. The rear plate is connected to the injector and the front plate is spaced from the rear plate and defines a slot. The syringe pressure jacket has a proximal end pivotally connected to the rear plate so that a distal end of the pressure jacket pivots relative to the front plate. The syringe has a syringe body with a distally extending discharge conduit. With the syringe disposed in a barrel of the pressure jacket, pivotal movement of the pressure jacket results in the distal end thereof pivoting toward the front plate to place the discharge conduit within the slot in the front plate. | 05-17-2012 |
20120253271 | DRIP CHAMBER AND FLUID LEVEL SENSING MECHANISM FOR A FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - The fluid injector system includes a source of injection fluid, a pump device, and a fluid path set in fluid connection with the source of injection fluid and the pump device. The fluid path set includes a drip chamber including an elongated body and a raised projection. A fluid level sensing mechanism is operably associated with a fluid control device, and includes a drip chamber support for supporting the drip chamber body and a fluid level sensor associated with the drip chamber support. The drip chamber support is adapted to support the drip chamber body such that the raised projection is in operational contact with the fluid level sensor and the fluid level sensing mechanism is operable to transmit ultrasonic or light energy through the raised projection to be sensed by the fluid level sensor for sensing the injection fluid level in the drip chamber. | 10-04-2012 |
20150217042 | FLUID MIXING CONTROL DEVICE FOR A MULTI-FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - The control device is used to control delivery of fluids from a multi-fluid delivery system during a medical injection procedure. The fluid delivery system includes an injector used to deliver injection fluids to a patient. The control device is operatively associated with the injector for controlling discrete flow rates of injection fluids delivered to the patient. The control device includes a housing, first and second actuators associated with the housing, and an electronic substrate disposed within the housing and having a conductive pattern. The first actuator is operatively associated with the conductive pattern. The conductive pattern includes a plurality of predetermined digital values corresponding to discrete flow rates of injection fluids to be delivered by the injector. The second actuator is operatively associated with the electronic substrate and initiates output signals to the injector corresponding to desired mixture ratios of the injection fluids to be delivered by the injector. | 08-06-2015 |