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20100330703 | ASSAYS INVOLVING COLORIMETRIC AND OTHER SIGNALING - The present invention generally relates to particles and, in particular, to methods of determining binding involving particles, e.g., using colorimetric and other signaling techniques. In one aspect, a mixture of particles of different colors (e.g., at least a first color and a second color) is provided that exhibits a first collective color, e.g., due to the presence of the different colors of particles within the mixture. The mixture can then be exposed to a medium containing a binding partner able to preferentially bind to some of the particles, e.g., particles of a first color relative to particles of a second color. The bound particles can be separated in some fashion (e.g., filtration, gravity, magnetism, centrifugal separation, etc.), such that the mixture exhibits a second collective color, e.g., due to the presence of a greater number of particles of the second color relative to the number of particles of the first color. Accordingly, by visualizing or otherwise determining a color change, a binding event may be determined. Other aspects of the invention relate to kits involving such particles, methods of promoting the making or use of such particles, or the like. | 12-30-2010 |
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20100128269 | MINIATURIZED SURFACE PLASMON RESONANCE IMAGING SYSTEM - A miniaturized Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) imaging system ( | 05-27-2010 |
20100284012 | Portable and Cartridge-Based Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensing Systems - This specification discloses various improvements in the field of SPR sensing systems. One improvement relates to a portable SPR sensing system, e.g., a system contained within a suitcase that can be hand-carried to a monitoring site. Another improvement relates to a portable, cartridge-based SPR sensing system. In this system, selected portions of the system's electrical and fluidics systems are allocated between a base unit and a removable/disposable cartridge. Other improvements relate to methods or protocols for operating an SPR sensing system. Such methods provide for the elimination of false positives and increased sensitivity, e.g., by using secondary antibodies with specificity for different target epitopes and by sensor element redundancy. In addition, protocols are provided for the detection of small molecules. Such protocols may employ a competition type assay where the presence of the analyte inhibits the binding of antibodies to surface immobilized analyte, or a displacement assay, where antibodies bound to the analyte on the sensor surface are displaced by free analyte. | 11-11-2010 |
20110128548 | Portable and Cartridge-Based Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensing Systems - This specification discloses various improvements in the field of SPR sensing systems. One improvement relates to a portable SPR sensing system, e.g., a system contained within a suitcase that can be hand-carried to a monitoring site. Another improvement relates to a portable, cartridge-based SPR sensing system. In this system, selected portions of the system's electrical and fluidics systems are allocated between a base unit and a removable/disposable cartridge. Other improvements relate to methods or protocols for operating an SPR sensing system. Such methods provide for the elimination of false positives and increased sensitivity, e.g., by using secondary antibodies with specificity for different target epitopes and by sensor element redundancy. In addition, protocols are provided for the detection of small molecules. Such protocols may employ a competition type assay where the presence of the analyte inhibits the binding of antibodies to surface immobilized analyte, or a displacement assay, where antibodies bound to the analyte on the sensor surface are displaced by free analyte. | 06-02-2011 |
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20110136483 | LOOK-AHEAD CAPABILITY DETERMINATION VIA DEVICE PROFILES - A network device may receive a call request message. The call request message may include information identifying a user to which the call is destined. The network device may further retrieve, using the information identifying the user, information identifying a device with which the user is associated. In addition, the network device may retrieve, using the information identifying the device, a first list of codecs that the device is willing to support, and establish the call to the device using a codec from the first list of codecs. | 06-09-2011 |
20110142224 | CALL CLASSIFICATION AND FORWARDING - A method may include receiving a telephone number mapping query from a querying device, the telephone number mapping query being associated with a call from a calling party to a called party. The method may also include retrieving address information based on the telephone number mapping query, the address information including addresses associated a number of network devices. The method may further include retrieving call type information associated with each of the addresses, and forwarding the address information and the call type information to the querying device. | 06-16-2011 |
20110150196 | TELEPHONE NUMBER MAPPING - A method may include receiving a telephone number mapping query associated with a call from a calling party to a called party. The method may also include identifying, based on the query, first routing information that identifies a call session control component to process the call, and second routing information that identifies a border control component. The method may further include forwarding the first routing information to the querying device, and forwarding the second routing information to the querying device when the query originated from outside a network servicing the called party. | 06-23-2011 |
20110161911 | COMPOSITE SERVICE REFACTORING - A network device may include a memory to store instructions. The network device may further include a processor to execute the instructions to obtain information relating to a loosely-coupled composite service, where the loosely-coupled composite service includes a group of services. The processor may further execute the instructions to analyze the obtained information to determine one or more design recommendations, and re-factor the loosely-coupled composite service as a target composite platform based on at least one of the one or more design recommendations. | 06-30-2011 |
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20090175529 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVELY TARGETING SPECIFIC CELLS WITHIN A CELL POPULATION - This invention provides a method and apparatus for selectively identifying, and targeting with an energy beam, specific cells within a cell population, for the purpose of inducing a response in the targeted cells. Using the present invention, every detectable cell in a population can be identified and affected, without substantially affecting non-targeted cells within the mixture. | 07-09-2009 |
20090191619 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SELECTIVELY TARGETING CELLS WITHIN A THREE-DIMENSIONAL SPECIMEN - The invention provides an apparatus for electromagnetically affecting a particle of interest in a specimen. The apparatus includes (a) a stage capable of supporting the specimen; (b) a detector including at least one camera, wherein the detector is capable of resolving a particle of interest within the specimen; (c) a means for locating the particle of interest in three dimensions; (d) a means for focusing electromagnetic radiation to a focal volume within the specimen; and (e) a means for adjusting the relative positions of the stage and electromagnetic radiation focusing means, thereby positioning the particle of interest within the focal volume. | 07-30-2009 |
20100086984 | OPTOINJECTION METHODS - Optoinjection method for transiently permeabilizing a target cell by (a) illuminating a population of cells contained in a frame; (b) detecting at least one property of light directed from the frame; (c) locating a target cell by the property of light; and (d) irradiating the target cell with a pulse of radiation. | 04-08-2010 |
20100136683 | METHODS FOR ISOLATING CELLS BASED ON PRODUCT SECRETION - The invention provides methods for purifying one or more cells based on the level of one or more products secreted by the cells. In one embodiment, the method involves (a) contacting a plurality of cells immobilized in proximity to a capture matrix, the capture matrix capable of localizing a product secreted by one or more of the cells, with an agent that selectively binds to the product, the agent capable of generating a signal detectable as a property of light; (b) illuminating a population of the cells, the population contained in a frame; (c) detecting two or more properties of light directed from the frame, wherein a first property of light identifies substantially all cells of the population, and the second property of light identifies product localized to the capture matrix; (d) locating (i) substantially all cells of the population with reference to the detected first property of light, and (ii) one or more selected cells with reference to the detected second property of light, and (e) irradiating the non-selected cells, wherein each non-selected cell receives a substantially lethal dose of radiation, whereby one or more selected cells having a desired product secretion profile are purified. | 06-03-2010 |
20110201075 | OPTOINJECTION METHODS - Optoinjection method for transiently permeabilizing a target cell by (a) illuminating a population of cells contained in a frame; (b) detecting at least one property of light directed from the frame; (c) locating a target cell by the property of light; and (d) irradiating the target cell with a pulse of radiation. | 08-18-2011 |
20110250669 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVELY TARGETING SPECIFIC CELLS WITHIN A CELL POPULATION - This invention provides a method and apparatus for selectively identifying, and targeting with an energy beam, specific cells within a cell population, for the purpose of inducing a response in the targeted cells. Using the present invention, every detectable cell in a population can be identified and affected, without substantially affecting non-targeted cells within the mixture. | 10-13-2011 |
20110254948 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SELECTIVELY TARGETING CELLS WITHIN A THREE -DIMENSIONAL SPECIMEN - The invention provides an apparatus for electromagnetically affecting a particle of interest in a specimen. The apparatus includes (a) a stage capable of supporting the specimen; (b) a detector including at least one camera, wherein the detector is capable of resolving a particle of interest within the specimen; (c) a means for locating the particle of interest in three dimensions; (d) a means for focusing electromagnetic radiation to a focal volume within the specimen; and (e) a means for adjusting the relative positions of the stage and electromagnetic radiation focusing means, thereby positioning the particle of interest within the focal volume. | 10-20-2011 |
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20080221577 | INTRAMEDULLARY IMPLANT WITH LOCKING AND COMPRESSION DEVICES - An intramedullary fixation device includes an intramedullary implant having a longitudinal bore along a longitudinal axis, a two-component compression device and a two-component locking device, both devices preassembled in the longitudinal bore. The intramedullary implant includes an elongated slot and first and second apertures transversely crossing the longitudinal axis. The compression device is movable along the longitudinal axis and defines an end opening aligned with the elongated slot of the intramedullary implant. The locking device includes first and second openings aligned along the first and second apertures of the intramedullary implant. | 09-11-2008 |
20080294164 | LOCKABLE INTRAMEDULLARY FIXATION DEVICE - An orthopedic device can include an intramedullary nail with a longitudinal bore, first and second bone fasteners with sleeves and a cannulated movable member received within the longitudinal bore. The movable member defines first and second guiding bores for receiving respectively the first and second fasteners. Each of the first and second guiding bores includes a pair of opposing deformable elongated strips. Each pair of strips can engage the sleeve of a corresponding bone fastener. | 11-27-2008 |
20090093813 | ALIGNMENT DEVICE FOR LOCKING NAIL - An alignment device for an intramedullary locking nail insertable in an intramedullary canal of a long bone. The alignment device includes a locating member having a handle portion connected to an elongated insertion member, and a targeting member movably coupled to the locating member. The insertion member can be inserted in a proximal portion of the intramedullary canal. The targeting member includes a plurality of guiding portions. Each guiding portion is configured to receive one of a plurality of blocking fasteners along an implantation trajectory and into the bone and around the intramedullary canal when the insertion member is inserted into the intramedullary canal. The implantation trajectory of each blocking fastener does not intersect the insertion member. | 04-09-2009 |
20090099571 | VARIABLE ANGLE TARGETING DEVICE - An orthopedic device includes a targeting member, an elongated guiding member, and an adjustment member. The targeting member has an elongated body along a first longitudinal axis and can be coupled to an intramedullary implant such that the first longitudinal axis is parallel to the intramedullary implant. The targeting member includes a first bore extending along a second longitudinal axis through the elongated body, the first bore having a cross-section elongated in the direction of the first longitudinal axis. The first and second longitudinal axes define a first plane. The elongated guiding member passes through the first bore and is pivotable relative to the first longitudinal axis. The adjustment member is coupled to the elongated body and operable to change an orientation of the guiding member relative to the first longitudinal axis in the first plane. | 04-16-2009 |
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20100158799 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR BIOACTIVE AGENT RELEASE IN VIVO - A composition for bioactive agent release in vivo. The composition includes the bioactive agent in combination with a mixture of a first polymer component such as poly(butyl methacrylate) and a second polymer component such as poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate). | 06-24-2010 |
20110229457 | INJECTABLE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM - The invention provides a formulation that includes a biocompatible solvent system, a biodegradable polymer that is substantially soluble in the biocompatible solvent system, and an active pharmaceutical ingredient that is substantially insoluble in the biocompatible solvent system. The formulation can form a drug-eluting implant, when injected into mammalian tissue. The solvent system and the biodegradable polymer can be selected so that the implant provides extended, delayed, controlled and/or modified release of the active pharmaceutical ingredient, for example, over the course of days, weeks or months. | 09-22-2011 |
20140161964 | COATING APPARATUS AND METHODS - Embodiments of the invention include coating apparatuses and related methods. In an embodiment, the invention includes a coating apparatus. The coating apparatus can include a motor, a rotating contact member, a fluid applicator, a fluid pump, and a base member. The fluid applicator can include an orifice. The rotating contact member can be configured to rotate around a device to be coated that does not rotate. The rotating contact member can be configured to move along the lengthwise axis of a device to be coated. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of coating a medical device. The method of coating a medical device can include a rotating a contact member around the outer diameter of a non-rotating medical device, applying a coating solution to the outer diameter of the non-rotating medical device at a position adjacent to the contact member, and moving at least one of the contact member and the non-rotating medical device with respect to one another so that the contact member moves with respect to the lengthwise axis of the non-rotating medical device. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 06-12-2014 |
20140193474 | LOW PARTICULATE LUBRICIOUS COATING WITH VINYL PYRROLIDONE AND ACIDIC POLYMER-CONTAINING LAYERS - Embodiments of the disclosure include lubricious coatings. In an embodiment the disclosure includes a lubricious coating for a medical device including first and second coated layers. The first coated layer is between the second coated layer and the device surface and includes a vinyl pyrrolidone polymer and a photo reactive group. The second coated layer is in direct contact with the first coated layer and is a top coating that includes an acrylic acid polymer. The second coated layer can optionally include photoreactive groups. The coating was found to have a very low number of particulates (e.g., 10 μm or greater) which is very desirable for in vivo use. | 07-10-2014 |
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20090099857 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VERIFYING USE OF A FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT - Methods and systems for verifying that a registrant is authorized to use a particular payment instrument are presented. A registering service initiates one or more verifying transactions involving the instrument. The registrant contacts the issuing financial institution to dispute the transaction and verifies his or her identity to the issuing financial institution, resulting in the registering service being contacted and verifying to the registering service that the registrant owns or controls the payment instrument. | 04-16-2009 |
20090099966 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VERIFYING USE OF A FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT - A system of verifying a purported registrant's ownership or control of a payment instrument includes a communication device, a memory and a processor coupled to the communication device and to the memory. A payment instrument verification module stored in the memory and executable by the processor is adapted to receive information relating to the payment instrument from a registrant, initiate a financial transaction involving the payment instrument via the communication device, generate a dispute amount for the financial transaction, receive via the communication device a notification from a financial institution of the registrant that the financial transaction has been disputed by a comparison amount and compare the comparison amount with the dispute amount for purposes of verifying the payment instrument. | 04-16-2009 |
20130013509 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING MICROPAYMENT TRANSACTIONS - Methods and systems for performing micropayment transactions over communication networks is provided. These methods and systems enable ubiquitous micropayments by providing a seamless payment solution in which micropayment is one of a plurality of payments facilitated. In an embodiment, the transaction value may be compared to a predefined threshold, and processed as a micropayment if said value is less than said threshold, and otherwise processed using a second processing system. In another embodiment, the transaction may be processed as a micropayment if the payee has previously been verified by the micropayment processing system. In a third embodiment, the transaction takes place using the payee's website. | 01-10-2013 |
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20130138331 | HEAVY VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW OPTIMIZATION - There is provided a method for heavy vehicle traffic flow optimization. The method includes determining location information and destination information of qualifying heavy vehicles. The method further includes modifying one or more traffic signal sequences to optimize a traffic flow of the qualifying heavy vehicles responsive to the location information and the destination information. Each of the qualifying heavy vehicles has a respective associated weight greater than a predetermined weight threshold. | 05-30-2013 |
20130153082 | VARIABLE FRICTION TIRES - A variable friction tire is provided. The variable friction tire includes a tire wall portion, a tread portion, a primary inflatable tube, and a secondary inflatable tube. The tread portion is for contacting the ground. The primary inflatable tube is at least partially encapsulated by the tire wall portion. The secondary inflatable tube is disposed between at least a portion of the tread portion and at least a portion of the primary inflatable tube. The secondary inflatable tube is selectively inflatable or deflatable in order to vary an amount of the tread portion in contact with the ground. | 06-20-2013 |
20130154840 | RADIO-BASED HEAT AND FIRE DETECTION PELLETS - A radio-based heat detection pellet is provided. The pellet includes a thermal switch configured to provide a detection signal when exposed to a temperature greater than a predetermined threshold temperature. The pellet further includes a transmitter circuit connected to the thermal switch and configured to transmit an alarm signal to a remote location in response to receiving the detection signal. | 06-20-2013 |
20130311041 | IN-VEHICLE DRIVE PATTERN OPTIMIZATION FOR REDUCED ROAD WEAR - The present principles are directed to in-vehicle drive pattern optimization for reduced road wear. A method includes monitoring statuses of various vehicle functions. The method further includes controlling the various vehicle functions to optimize the vehicle drive pattern for reduced road wear, responsive to an output of the monitoring step and known information at least about a road segment currently being or about to be traversed. | 11-21-2013 |
20140012432 | WEAR LEVELING FOR ROAD LIFE OPTIMIZATION - There are provided methods and systems for road wear leveling. A method includes determining a location of a velocity change point based on wear leveling information for a road segment including the location. The method further includes communicating the location of the velocity change point to a vehicle. | 01-09-2014 |
20140013125 | GEOSPATIAL OPTIMIZATION FOR RESILIENT POWER MANAGEMENT EQUIPMENT - Methods and apparatus are provided for geospatial optimization for resilient power management equipment. A method includes predicting a power outage duration based on at least one of geographical data, location data, and historical data. The method further includes rendering a power management decision based on the predicted power outage duration and a remaining backup power duration. | 01-09-2014 |
20140050222 | DATA TRANSFER OPTIMIZATION THROUGH DESTINATION ANALYTICS AND DATA DE-DUPLICATION - There are provided methods and systems for transferring requested data over a node chain from a source node to a destination node through at least two intermediate nodes. A method includes identifying, at a file system level, at each of the at least two intermediate nodes, prior data previously sent to or received from a subsequent node in the node chain that matches at least a portion of the requested data. The method also includes transmitting, to the subsequent node, at least one pointer to the prior data and a reconstruction recipe for reconstructing the requested data at the subsequent node based on at least the at least one pointer, when the prior data matches at least the portion of the requested data. The method further includes transmitting, to the subsequent node, other portions of the requested data previously unsent to or un-received by the subsequent node. | 02-20-2014 |
20140058574 | UTILITY AWARE UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLIES - The present principles are directed to utility aware uninterruptible power supplies. A method includes evaluating services, including service combinations, from among a set of services provided by a computing facility operating under an energy constraint, to select a subset of services to power down or maintain powered so as to maximize a total utility value of the computing facility while operating under the energy constraint. The method further includes powering down, or maintaining power to, the selected subset of services. | 02-27-2014 |
20140089235 | ESTIMATING THE TIME UNTIL A REPLY EMAIL WILL BE RECEIVED USING A RECIPIENT BEHAVIOR MODEL - A system is provided. The system includes a recipient behavior model for generating an estimate of a receipt time of a reply email from a recipient of an initial email by applying machine learning to the initial email and to training data from other emails. The system further includes an indicator device for indicating the estimate to a user. | 03-27-2014 |
20140089242 | ESTIMATING THE TIME UNTIL A REPLY EMAIL WILL BE RECEIVED USING A RECIPIENT BEHAVIOR MODEL - A method is provided in an email communication system having at least a processor. The method includes generating an estimate of a receipt time of a reply email from a recipient of an initial email using a recipient behavior model that applies machine learning to the initial email and to training data from other emails. The method further includes indicating the estimate to a user using an indication device. | 03-27-2014 |
20140136018 | IN-VEHICLE DRIVE PATTERN OPTIMIZATION FOR REDUCED ROAD WEAR - The present principles are directed to in-vehicle drive pattern optimization for reduced road wear. A method includes monitoring statuses of various vehicle functions. The method further includes controlling the various vehicle functions to optimize the vehicle drive pattern for reduced road wear, responsive to an output of the monitoring step and known information at least about a road segment currently being or about to be traversed. | 05-15-2014 |
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20130253576 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEQUENTIAL MIXING OF ACTIVATOR IN BIOADHESIVE DELIVERY DEVICE - A sealant delivery device includes a delivery tube, a bioadhesive container, and an adapter. The delivery tube includes proximal and distal ends. The bioadhesive container holds a sealant activator and a sealant precursor separated from each other. The adapter is interposed between the delivery tube and the bioadhesive container. The adapter includes a first channel member that couples a first lumen of the delivery tube to the sealant activator, and a second channel member that couples the first lumen to the sealant precursor. The adapter provides separation of the sealant activator and the sealant precursor until a position distal of the bioadhesive container. | 09-26-2013 |
20130269299 | SEALANT MIXING CONTAINERS FOR EXTRA VASCULAR BIOADHESIVE DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A closure device operable to seal a vessel puncture and including a delivery member and a sealant material applicator. The delivery member is insertable through a tissue tract to the vessel puncture. The sealant material applicator is configured to supply a volume of sealant material to the delivery member and includes a housing, a plunger assembly, and at least one container. The housing includes at least first and second chambers, wherein the first chamber carries a first sealant component and the second chamber carries a second sealant component. The container is insertable into the first or second chamber and carries a third sealant component of the sealant material. The sealant material applicator creates flow communication between the container and at least one of the first and second chambers to mix the third sealant component with the first and second sealant components. | 10-17-2013 |
20140058441 | BIOADHESIVE MIXING AND DELIVERY DEVICE AND METHODS - A tissue puncture closure device includes a delivery member, a handle assembly, and a sealant cartridge. The delivery member includes a sealant lumen and is insertable into a tissue puncture. The handle assembly is mounted to a proximal end of the delivery member and includes a cartridge chamber and a plunger member. The sealant cartridge is insertable into the cartridge chamber. The sealant cartridge has at least first and second sealant chambers carrying at least first and second sealant components, respectively. Operation of the handle assembly ejects the first and second sealant components into the sealant lumen for delivery to the tissue puncture. | 02-27-2014 |
20140058442 | SEALANT STORAGE, PREPARATION, AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - A bioadhesive sealant storage and preparation system may comprise a plurality of containers and an adapter. The plurality of containers may comprise a first container having a first bioadhesive sealant component therein, and a second container having a second bioadhesive sealant component therein. The adapter may comprise a manifold comprising a plurality of channels formed therein, an inlet region sized and configured to receive the plurality of containers and facilitate fluid communication between each container of the plurality of containers and a respective channel of the plurality of channels, and an outlet region sized and configured to receive a syringe and provide fluid communication between the syringe and the plurality of channels. | 02-27-2014 |
20140135830 | DUAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND RELATED METHODS FOR BIOADHESIVES - A manifold for the delivery of bioadhesive sealant may comprise an inlet, a first outlet, a second outlet, and at least one valve positioned and configured to facilitate selective fluid communication between the inlet and the first outlet and the inlet and the second outlet. A syringe for delivering a bioadhesive sealant may comprise at least one barrel, at least one plunger, and at least one feature positioned and configured to prevent movement of the at least one plunger relative to the at least one barrel after a first predetermined quantity of bioadhesive sealant has been delivered. A bioadhesive sealant delivery system may comprise a manifold, a syringe, and a catheter, wherein a first lumen of the catheter is coupled to a first outlet of the manifold and a second lumen of the catheter coupled to a second outlet of the manifold. | 05-15-2014 |
20140135831 | BIOADHESIVE MIXING AND PREPARATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING TWO SYRINGES - A bioadhesive mixing assembly includes first and second syringes and an adapter. The first syringe includes first and second chambers holding a first sealant component and an activator, respectively. The second syringe includes third and fourth chambers holding a second sealant component and one of an activator or a third sealant component, respectively. The adapter is mounted to the first syringe and includes first and second channels in flow communication with the first and second chambers, a first seal member providing sealed access to the first and second channels, first and second needles connected in flow communication with the third and fourth chambers, and a second seal member enclosing the first and second needles. Connecting the adapter to the second syringe punctures the first and second seal members with the first and second syringes to create flow communication between the first and third chambers and the second and fourth chambers. | 05-15-2014 |
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20090037285 | Method and system for dynamic funding - An identifier of a mobile device may be accessed. The identifier may be associated with a payment account. A single use authentication code relating to the identifier may be generated. The single use authentication code may be capable of being used to authenticate the mobile device at a point of sale (POS) device and enable a funds adjustment to the payment account. The single use authentication code may be provided to the mobile device through a communications network. | 02-05-2009 |
20090125349 | GLOBAL CONDUCT SCORE AND ATTRIBUTE DATA UTILIZATION - In one embodiment, a system and method is illustrated as including generating a model using at least one of a global conduct score and attribute data. A range of numeric values may be retrieved, based upon which, a better term is granted in a transaction than would otherwise be granted in the transaction. A comparison may be made between the model and the range of numeric values. Further, a better term may be granted in the transaction where the model falls within the range of numeric values. The global conduct score is computed using an approach including at least one of a feed score approach, and a composite score approach. The attribute data includes page view data, click through data, account usage data, and good purchased data. The model includes a global conduct score model, a weighting model, an AI based model, and an associated network based model. | 05-14-2009 |
20120254424 | GLOBAL CONDUCT SCORE AND ATTRIBUTE DATA UTILIZATION PERTAINING TO COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS AND PAGE VIEWS - In one embodiment, a system and method is illustrated as including generating a model using at least one of a global conduct score and attribute data. A range of numeric values may be retrieved, based upon which, a better term is granted in a transaction than would otherwise be granted in the transaction. A comparison may be made between the model and the range of numeric values. Further, a better term may be granted in the transaction where the model falls within the range of numeric values. The global conduct score is computed using an approach including at least one of a feed score approach, and a composite score approach. The attribute data includes page view data, click through data, account usage data, and good purchased data. The model includes a global conduct score model, a weighting model, an AI based model, and an associated network based model. | 10-04-2012 |
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20090313447 | Remote, Granular Restore from Full Virtual Machine Backup - In one embodiment, a backup application transmits a remote request to a virtual machine that includes an application to be backed up. The request solicits metadata from the application that describes a structure of the data stored by the application on the virtual storage devices of the virtual machine. Using the metadata, the backup application may identify objects within the virtual machine (e.g. individual files, individual messages, database records or tables, etc.). Accordingly, a granular restore of data to the virtual machine may be possible without installing backup software within the virtual machine. | 12-17-2009 |
20100049929 | Efficient Management of Archival Images of Virtual Machines Having Incremental Snapshots - In one embodiment, a backup application is disclosed which is configured to detect that one or more incremental virtual disk files are provided in a virtual machine image. The backup application may invoke a merge function in the virtual machine monitor, and may merge the incremental virtual disk files into the base virtual disk file. Redundant data is thus eliminated, and may reduce the amount of archive media needed to store the backed-up virtual machine image. | 02-25-2010 |
20110047340 | Proxy Backup of Virtual Disk Image Files on NAS Devices - A system and method for backing up a virtual machine executing on a virtualization server computer are described. A snapshot of a virtual disk image file of the virtual machine may be created on a network-attached storage (NAS) device coupled to the virtualization server computer. The snapshot may be used to backup the virtual disk image file from the NAS device to a backup storage device without transferring the virtual disk image file through the virtualization server computer. Mapping information useable to access the plurality of files stored in the virtual disk image file on an individual basis may be created and stored together with the backup copy of the virtual disk image file on the backup storage device. | 02-24-2011 |
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20090121695 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A MULTIPHASE POWER REGULATOR - Methods and apparatus for a multiphase power regulator according various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with an active transient response (ATR) system for applying a correction signal to a multiphase pulse width modulator. In the event of a transient, the ATR system may adjust the output of the pulse width modulator to quickly respond to load requirements. The output may be modified by adding pulses, blanking pulses, advancing pulses, and scaling pulses to one or more phases. | 05-14-2009 |
20090146620 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CURRENT SENSING - Methods and apparatus for current sensing according to various aspects of the present invention operate in conjunction with a current sensor adapted to sense the current provided to a load via a transistor. In one embodiment, a power supply includes the current sensor, and supplies the current through a series combination of an inductor and the transistor. The current sensor is adapted to generate the inductor current signal according to a sensed current in the inductor, and may comprise a series combination of a first resistor and a second resistor. The resistive series combination is adapted to be connected in parallel to the series combination of the inductor and the transistor. | 06-11-2009 |
20090146621 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CURRENT SENSING IN MUTUALLY COUPLED INDUCTORS - Methods and apparatus for current sensing in mutually coupled inductors according to various aspects of the present invention may operate in conjunction with a control system adapted to control current through the inductors and multiple current sensors connected to the control system. Each current sensor may comprise a series combination comprising a capacitor and a resistor. The series combination may be connected in parallel with one of the inductors, and may be adapted to generate branch inductor current signals according to a sensed current in the connected inductor. In addition, a coupling capacitor may be coupled between at least two of the current sensors to compensate a time constant of the current sensor for mutual coupling inductance between the inductors. | 06-11-2009 |
20090146643 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CURRENT SENSING - Methods and apparatus for current sensing according to various aspects of the present invention sense the current in a circuit, such as an inductor circuit. The current sensing systems may comprise an RC element connected such that the RC time constant matches the L/R time constant of the inductor. The current sensor may be configured to generate voltages that are proportional to the instantaneous current in the inductor with scaled gain for a wide range of inductor self resistance (DCR) values. | 06-11-2009 |
20120229104 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VOLTAGE REGULATION WITH DYNAMIC TRANSIENT OPTIMIZATION - Methods and apparatus of dynamic transient optimization in a voltage regulator according to various aspects of the present invention may comprise a transition detector configured to compare an output voltage error to an amplitude threshold. The voltage regulator may further comprise a frequency detector configured to measure the frequency of the amplitude threshold being exceeded and to compare the frequency to a frequency threshold and a response circuit configured to activate a response according to a comparison between the frequency threshold and the frequency of the amplitude threshold being exceeded. | 09-13-2012 |
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20110017649 | Two stage filter cartridge - A fuel filter cartridge includes an upper enclosure and a lower enclosure. The upper enclosure includes an upper section having a cavity for receiving a fuel flow, and a lower section joined to the upper section. A primary filter element is disposed within the lower section. The primary filter element and the lower section define a primary inlet plenum in fluid communication with the upper section cavity and a primary outlet plenum. A secondary filter element is disposed within the lower enclosure. The secondary filter element and the lower enclosure define a secondary inlet plenum in fluid communication with the primary outlet plenum and a secondary outlet plenum for discharging the fuel flow from the filter cartridge. The lower enclosure defines first and second passages in fluid communications with the primary and secondary inlet plenums, respectively, and includes a drain-cock movable between open and closed positions to open or close the first and second passages. | 01-27-2011 |
20110272340 | FILTER ASSEMBLY AND FILTER ELEMENT - A filter assembly includes a header, a bowl and a replaceable filter element. The bowl is indexed to have a single installed orientation with respect to the header. The filter element is keyed and indexed to both the bowl and the header, with index structures on the filter element engaging complementary coding structures on both the bowl and the header to define a single installed orientation of the filter element with respect to the filter assembly. The filter element lower end cap includes a notch and the filer media defines a longitudinal channel corresponding in position and configuration to the notch in the lower end cap. The lower end cap and channel in the filter media engage a protrusion inside the bowl. The bowl maintains angular orientation (prevents twisting) of the upper and lower end caps when the filter media is exposed to high differential pressures. | 11-10-2011 |
20120298571 | Pressure Resistant Filter Cartridge - A fuel filter cartridge includes a housing having first and second shell sections. The shell sections are generally symmetric about a cartridge axis and joined together. The first shell section has a convex-shape when viewed from a side and includes an end portion, a cylindrical side wall portion, and a transition portion connecting the side wall portion to the end portion. The end portion has an end surface forming a cartridge opening coaxial with the cartridge axis. The transition portion has a radius of 0.125-1.125 inches. A filter having at least one filter element is disposed within the housing. | 11-29-2012 |
20130206680 | Filter Cartridge Assembly and Method of Manufacture Thereof - A filter cartridge has a longitudinal axis. A cartridge housing has first and second shell portions. The first shell portion has a cartridge housing opening and an annular element retention lip which is disposed axially inward of the opening and coaxial with the longitudinal axis. The filter element has a first end cap, a second end cap, and a continuous ring of filter media disposed between the first and second end caps. The first end cap defines a fuel flow port which is coaxial with the longitudinal axis. A plurality of resilient element retention arms extend axially from the first end cap, and surround the fuel flow port. The arms terminate in retention barbs which are mateable with the annular lip. The resilient retention arms hold the retention barbs against the annular lip, suspending the filter element within the cartridge. | 08-15-2013 |
20140197087 | Fuel Filter Assembly and Cartridge - A draw latch retainer is used to secure a filter cartridge to a filter head. A cam actuated retainer extends from the head to engage a keeper in the top of the cartridge. Rotation of the cam draws the retainer and cartridge axially toward the head into an installed position. The retainer extends through an aperture in the upper portion of the cartridge to apply a retention force against the bottom side of the keeper. The keeper and upper portion of the cartridge supporting the keeper are configured to transmit the retaining force laterally across the top of the cartridge. The keeper may be integral with a top plate enclosing an open end of the cartridge housing, or may be supported by the top plate. | 07-17-2014 |
20140231336 | Fuel Filter Assembly and Cartridge - A draw latch retainer is used to secure a filter cartridge to a filter head. A cam actuated retainer extends from the head to engage a keeper in the top of the cartridge. Rotation of the cam draws the retainer and cartridge axially toward the head into an installed position. The retainer extends through an aperture in the upper portion of the cartridge to apply a retention force against the bottom side of the keeper. The keeper and upper portion of the cartridge supporting the keeper are configured to transmit the retaining force laterally across the top of the cartridge. A pair of axial conduits project from the cartridge and mount O-ring seals for implementing an axial sealing interface with passages in the head. | 08-21-2014 |
20140251888 | Pressure Resistant Filter Cartridge - A fuel filter cartridge includes a housing having first and second shell sections. The shell sections are generally symmetric about a cartridge axis and joined together. The first shell section has a convex-shape when viewed from a side and includes an end portion, a cylindrical side wall portion, and a transition portion connecting the side wall portion to the end portion. The end portion has an end surface forming a cartridge opening coaxial with the cartridge axis. The transition portion has a radius of 0.125-1.125 inches. A filter having at least one filter element is disposed within the housing. | 09-11-2014 |
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20090264916 | EMBOLIC PROTECTION FILTER WITH REDUCED LANDING ZONE - An emboli capturing filter device and system are provided. The filter device includes an expandable filter disposed about an elongate member. The filter has a proximal mouth portion facing the proximal end of the elongate member, and a distal portion extending toward to distal end of the elongate member. A support arm is coupled to the elongate member and mouth portion of the expandable filter. When the filter is in an expanded orientation, the support arm is attached to the elongate member at or distal of the mouth of the filter. | 10-22-2009 |
20110034904 | CATHETER HAVING IMPROVED BONDING REGION - A catheter having a flexible outer tube and a lubricious inner tube bonded within the flexible outer tube. One catheter has a distal outer tube formed of a substantial portion of a first, flexible material, an inner tube having a lubricious inside wall surface formed of a second, lubricious material, and an outer tube wall surface compatible with heat bonding the inner tube outside wall surface to the outer tube wall surface. A preferred flexible material is polyether block amide (PEBA) and a preferred lubricious material is polyethylene. One catheter utilizing the invention includes a flexible distal outer tube having an orifice through the tube wall and an inner tube inserted through the orifice having a lubricious inner layer surrounded by a tie-layer, surrounded in turn by the same flexible material forming the outer tube. One catheter has a PEBA outer tube heat bonded to a tri-layer inner guide wire tube formed of a polyethylene inner layer, a PEBA outer layer, and a PLEXAR™ tie-layer disposed between the inner and outer layers. | 02-10-2011 |
20130072906 | CATHETER HAVING IMPROVED BONDING REGION - A method of making a catheter having a flexible outer tube and a lubricious inner tube bonded to the flexible outer tube. The catheter is formed of a distal outer tube formed of a first, flexible material, an inner tube having a lubricious inside wall surface formed of a second, lubricious material, and an outer tube wall surface compatible with heat bonding the inner tube outside wall surface to the outer tube wall surfaces. A preferred flexible material is polyether block amide (PEBA) and a preferred lubricious material is polyethylene. | 03-21-2013 |
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20090014263 | BRAKE DRUM WITH VENT HOLE AND COOLING SCOOP - One embodiment of a brake drum includes a cylindrical main body portion, a brake drum mounting flange portion, a brake drum transition portion, the brake drum transition portion extending between the cylindrical main body portion and the mounting flange portion, the transition portion having a plurality of vent openings, and one air scoop secured at each of the vent openings, whereby rotation of the brake drum and air scoop induces air movement within a brake drum cavity defined by the main body portion. Each air scoop defines a louver opening which faces the angular direction of drum rotation, an air channel in fluid communication with the louver opening and the brake drum cavity, and a deflection surface located in the air channel. The deflection surface is positioned to re-direct air movement entering the louver opening at an angular direction, to a generally radial and inboard direction | 01-15-2009 |
20120199426 | Brake Drum with Vent Hole and Cooling Scoop - One embodiment of a brake drum includes a cylindrical main body portion, a brake drum mounting flange portion, a brake drum transition portion, the brake drum transition portion extending between the cylindrical main body portion and the mounting flange portion, the transition portion having a plurality of vent openings, and one air scoop secured at each of the vent openings, whereby rotation of the brake drum and air scoop induces air movement within a brake drum cavity defined by the main body portion. Each air scoop defines a louver opening which faces the angular direction of drum rotation, an air channel in fluid communication with the louver opening and the brake drum cavity, and a deflection surface located in the air channel. The deflection surface is positioned to re-direct air movement entering the louver opening at an angular direction, to a generally radial and inboard direction. | 08-09-2012 |