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20100091377 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING AND CALIBRATING A HELMET-MOUNTED DISPLAY - A helmet mounted display (HMD) system comprising a display pod having a light wave optical element. The display pod is designed to be attached to a base plate located above the brow of a helmet using opposing hook and loop-style fastener pads or alternatively, a pair of locking disks. The mounting position of the display pod is adjustable within three degrees of freedom, including lateral positioning along a plane that is co-planar to a mounting surface for the display pod, as well as rotation about an axis that is perpendicular to the mounting surface. The HMD system is adapted to compensate for variations in mounting position using a bore sighting adjustment. | 04-15-2010 |
20110310497 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING AND ASSEMBLING A MULTI-LENS OPTICAL DEVICE - A system for aligning a plurality of high-precision lenses in a lens train. Each of the lenses has at least two alignment tabs disposed around the perimeter of the lens. The lenses are aligned by placing the lenses in a jig having a plurality of high-precision alignment blocks. The lenses are attached to a lower-precision shroud, having slots that receive the alignment tabs. A gap-filling adhesive is used to provide a high-precision fit for the lenses in the shroud. | 12-22-2011 |
20120120482 | MODULAR DAY MODE/NIGHT MODE HELMENT-MOUNTED DISPLAY - A helmet mounted display (HMD) system comprising (i) a display device adapted to be positioned between an eye of a person wearing the helmet and a vision-related device; and (ii) a step-in visor which is positioned between the eye of the user and the display device. The vision-related device is removably attached to an accessory joint so that it can be interchanged between an outer visor for use during the day and night vision goggles for use during the night. | 05-17-2012 |
20130003198 | Apparatus and Method for Making and Assembling a Multi-Lens Optical Device - A system for aligning a plurality of high-precision lenses in a lens train. Each of the lenses has at least two alignment tabs disposed around the perimeter of the lens. The lenses are aligned by placing the lenses in a jig having a plurality of high-precision alignment blocks. The lenses are attached to a lower-precision shroud, having slots that receive the alignment tabs. A gap-filling adhesive is used to provide a high-precision fit for the lenses in the shroud. | 01-03-2013 |
20140266878 | OBJECT ORIENTATION TRACKER - Aspects of the present invention relate to systems, methods, and computer program products for tracking an orientation of an object. The system includes a first sensor that measures the orientation of the object relative to an external reference frame and generates an orientation signal based on the measured orientation of the object, the first sensor being subject to drift over time; a second sensor that receives a global positioning system (GPS) signal and generates a drift compensation signal based on the received GPS signal; and a processor coupled to the first sensor and the second sensor, the processor generating a drift-corrected orientation signal based on the orientation signal from the first sensor and the drift compensation signal from the second sensor. | 09-18-2014 |
20140270389 | APPLICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING AND COMPENSATING FOR OPTICAL DISTORTION - Aspects of the present invention relate to systems, methods, and computer program products for measuring and compensating for optical distortion. The system includes a plurality of reference marks; a recording device configured to record a first orientation and a first position of a plurality of reference marks relative to a pointing angle of the recording device when an object is located outside of a field of view of a recording device, the recording device configured to record a second orientation and a second position of a plurality of reference marks relative to the pointing angle of the recording device when an object is located inside the field of view; and a processor configured to compare the first orientation and the first position of the plurality of reference marks to the second orientation and the second position of the plurality of the reference marks for measuring distortion of the object. | 09-18-2014 |
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20090286839 | PHYTONUTRIENT COMPOSITIONS FROM MUSHROOMS OR FILAMENTOUS FUNGI AND METHODS OF USE - This invention is directed to treating disease states or conditions associated with the treatment and prevention of neurodegeneration and neurodegenerative disease states, and treatment of radiation damage. The invention relates to novel phytonutrient compositions and compounds comprising L-ergothioneine and/or selenium. The invention also provides a method of administering these compositions and combinations to humans or animals in need thereof. | 11-19-2009 |
20100076093 | USE OF ERGOTHIONEINE AS A PRESERVATIVE IN FOODS AND BEVERAGES - The invention relates to the novel use of ergothioneine and preferably, L ergothioneine, as a nutritional additive and preservative in foods, medicines, and/or beverages. According to the invention, the powerful antioxidant ergothioneine was found to be very stable over time in and to have no deleterious effects on taste or consistency of food and beverages even when stored, over a period of several years. In a preferred embodiment, ergothioneine may be used as a replacement for all or part of the antimicrobial/preservative sulfur dioxide or other sulfites traditionally used in the wine making process. | 03-25-2010 |
20130035361 | USE OF ERGOTHIONEINE AS A PRESERVATIVE IN FOODS AND BEVERAGES - The invention relates to the novel use of ergothioneine and preferably, L ergothioneine, as a nutritional additive and preservative in foods, medicines, and/or beverages. According to the invention, the powerful antioxidant ergothioneine was found to be very stable over time in and to have no deleterious effects on taste or consistency of food and beverages even when stored, over a period of several years. In a preferred embodiment, ergothioneine may be used as a replacement for all or part of the antimicrobial/preservative sulfur dioxide or other sulfites traditionally used in the wine making process. | 02-07-2013 |
20130084362 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR IMPROVING THE NUTRITIONAL CONTENT OF MUSHROOMS AND FUNGI - An improved filamentous fungi is disclosed that has an enhanced nutritional profile by utilizing pulsed ultraviolet irradiation. According to the invention, the vitamin D component of mushrooms and other filamentous fungi may be drastically increased with no deleterious affects on appearance with the use of pulsed UV radiation. Mushrooms so treated had up to 1800% DV in one serving of fresh mushrooms. | 04-04-2013 |
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20090246852 | THERAPEUTIC USE OF ANTI-CS1 ANTIBODIES - The present invention is directed to antagonists of CS1 that bind to and neutralize at least one biological activity of CS1. The invention also includes a pharmaceutical composition comprising such antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof. The present invention also provides for a method of preventing or treating disease states, including autoimmune disorders and cancer, in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering into said subject an effective amount of such antagonists. | 10-01-2009 |
20100266613 | ANTI-TNF-ALPHA ANTIBODIES AND THEIR USES - The present invention relates to antibodies directed to the tumor necrosis factor alpha (“TNF-α”) and uses of such antibodies, for example to treat diseases associated with the activity and/or overproduction of TNF-α. | 10-21-2010 |
20100322931 | ANTI-VEGF ANTIBODIES AND THEIR USES - The present disclosure relates to antibodies directed to vascular endothelial growth factor (“VEGF”) and uses of such antibodies, for example to treat diseases associated with the activity and/or overproduction of VEGF. | 12-23-2010 |
20110117110 | ANTI-EGFR ANTIBODIES AND THEIR USES - The present invention relates to antibodies directed to EGFR and uses of such antibodies, for example, to treat diseases associated with the activity and/or overproduction of EGFR. | 05-19-2011 |
20110177095 | ANTI-HER2 ANTIBODIES AND THEIR USES - The present disclosure relates to antibodies directed to HER2 and uses of such antibodies, for example to treat diseases associated with the activity and/or overproduction of HER2. | 07-21-2011 |
20120135005 | ANTI-TNF-a ANTIBODIES AND THEIR USES - The present disclosure relates to antibodies directed to the tumor necrosis factor alpha (“TNF-α”) and uses of such antibodies, for example, to treat diseases associated with the activity and/or overproduction of TNF-α. | 05-31-2012 |
20130330338 | CTLA4 PROTEINS AND THEIR USES - The present disclosure relates to CTLA4 proteins and uses of such proteins, for example to treat diseases associated with the dysregulation of immune responses. | 12-12-2013 |
20140212424 | ANTI-TNF-ALPHA ANTIBODIES AND THEIR USES - The present disclosure relates to antibodies directed to the tumor necrosis factor alpha (“TNF-α”) and uses of such antibodies, for example, to treat diseases associated with the activity and/or overproduction of TNF-α. | 07-31-2014 |
20150051158 | CTLA4 PROTEINS AND THEIR USES - The present disclosure relates to CTLA4 proteins and uses of such proteins, for example to treat diseases associated with the dysregulation of immune responses. | 02-19-2015 |
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20090241006 | Bitwise Operations and Apparatus in a Multi-Level System - A system uses multi-level encoding where each symbol of a plurality of symbols represents more than one bit of information in a user data symbol stream for transfer using a multilevel transmission channel. The user data symbols are represented in a digital bitwise form such that each symbol is presented as a plurality of bits and each bit is subject to a different probability of error. An error correction procedure is applied based on the different error probability that is associated with each bit in the plurality. The channel can be configured to support a mosaic tile structure, each tile containing a channel symbol such that a selected tile has a collective error probability that is different from other tiles. Customized coding can be applied to the tile structure to allocate a selected amount of error correction power to the selected tile based on an overall available correction power. | 09-24-2009 |
20110302475 | Advanced Bitwise Operations and Apparatus in a Multi-Level System with Nonvolatile Memory - A digital system, components and method are configured with nonvolatile memory for storing digital data using codewords. The data is stored in the memory using multiple bits per memory cell of the memory. A code efficiency, for purposes of write operations and read operations relating to the memory, can be changed on a codeword to codeword basis based on input parameters. The code efficiency can change based on changing any one of the input parameters including bit density that is stored by the memory. Storing and reading fractional bit densities is described. | 12-08-2011 |
20120194221 | ADVANCED CONVERTERS FOR MEMORY CELL SENSING AND METHODS - A counter configuration operates in cooperation with a delay configuration such that the counter configuration counts an input interval based on a given clock speed and a given clock interval while the delay configuration provides an enhanced data output that is greater than what would otherwise be provided by the given clock speed. The counter configuration counts responsive to a selected edge in the clock interval. An apparatus in the form of a correction arrangement and an associated method are configured to monitor at least the delay configuration output for detecting a particular time relationship between an endpoint of the input interval and a nearest occurrence of the selected clock edge in the given clock signal that is indicative of at least a potential error in the enhanced data output and determining if the potential error is an actual error for subsequent use in correcting the enhanced data output. | 08-02-2012 |
20130332793 | ADVANCED CONVERTERS FOR MEMORY CELL SENSING AND METHODS - A counter configuration operates in cooperation with a delay configuration such that the counter configuration counts an input interval based on a given clock speed and a given clock interval while the delay configuration provides an enhanced data output that is greater than what would otherwise be provided by the given clock speed. The counter configuration counts responsive to a selected edge in the clock interval. An apparatus in the form of a correction arrangement and an associated method are configured to monitor at least the delay configuration output for detecting a particular time relationship between an endpoint of the input interval and a nearest occurrence of the selected clock edge in the given clock signal that is indicative of at least a potential error in the enhanced data output and determining if the potential error is an actual error for subsequent use in correcting the enhanced data output. | 12-12-2013 |
20140036589 | MEMORY CELL STATE IN A VALLEY BETWEEN ADJACENT DATA STATES - The present disclosure includes apparatuses and methods related to memory cell state in a valley between adjacent data states. A number of methods can include determining whether a state of a memory cell is in a valley between adjacent distributions of states associated with respective data states. The method can also include transmitting a signal indicative of a data state of the memory cell and whether the state of the memory cell is in the valley. | 02-06-2014 |
20140082454 | ADVANCED BITWISE OPERATIONS AND APPARATUS IN A MULTI-LEVEL SYSTEM WITH NONVOLATILE MEMORY - A digital system, components and method are configured with nonvolatile memory for storing digital data using codewords. The data is stored in the memory using multiple bits per memory cell of the memory. A code efficiency, for purposes of write operations and read operations relating to the memory, can be changed on a codeword to codeword basis based on input parameters. The code efficiency can change based on changing any one of the input parameters including bit density that is stored by the memory. Storing and reading fractional bit densities is described. | 03-20-2014 |
20140093076 | BITWISE OPERATIONS AND APPARATUS IN A MULTI-LEVEL SYSTEM - A system uses multi-level encoding where each symbol of a plurality of symbols represents more than one bit of information in a user data symbol stream for transfer using a multilevel transmission channel. The user data symbols are represented in a digital bitwise form such that each symbol is presented as a plurality of bits and each bit is subject to a different probability of error. An error correction procedure is applied based on the different error probability that is associated with each bit in the plurality. The channel can be configured to support a mosaic tile structure, each tile containing a channel symbol such that a selected tile has a collective error probability that is different from other tiles. Customized coding can be applied to the tile structure to allocate a selected amount of error correction power to the selected tile based on an overall available correction power. | 04-03-2014 |
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20110008229 | SULFUR RECOVERY PLANT TAIL GAS TREATMENT PROCESS - A process for the removal of hydrogen sulfide from a gas stream in which the gas stream is first passed through a Claus unit operating at a sub-stoichiometric ratio (H | 01-13-2011 |
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20130309129 | INHIBITION OF CORROSION IN BOILER SYSTEMS WITH ETHERAMINES - Aminoethers are used as corrosion inhibitors in boiler systems in which a working fluid comprising water with an aminoether corrosion inhibitor is circulated from a heater to a utilization site at which the working fluid gives up energy and decreases in temperature. A preferred class of aminoethers are the alkoxytriethyleneglycol-tert-alkylamines such as methoxy triethyleneglycol-tert-butylamine. | 11-21-2013 |
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20140178278 | CO2 CAPTURE VIA AMINE-CO2 PRODUCT PHASE SEPARATION - Systems and methods are provided for performing CO | 06-26-2014 |
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20080196773 | Ventline control valve assembly - A valve assembly includes a valve body, a primary valve, and a pilot valve. The valve body includes an inner surface that forms a chamber, a first inlet receiving fluid from a first source and having a port fluidly communicating with the chamber, a restriction orifice receiving fluid from the first source, a second inlet receiving fluid from a second source, a vent outlet line, and an outlet. The primary valve moves between an open position, in which the port and restriction orifice fluidly communicate with the outlet, and a closed position, in which the restriction orifice, but not the port, fluidly communicates with the outlet. The pilot valve moves in response to a differential pressure between the first and second sources, between a first position, in which the chamber fluidly communicates with the vent orifice, and a second position, in which the chamber fluidly communicates instead with the second source. | 08-21-2008 |
20090020168 | TEMPERATURE-ACTUATED VALVE ASSEMBLY - A temperature-actuated valve assembly is provided, which includes a valve assembly housing having a main flow passage and a control flow passage. A pneumatically-actuated valve is fluidly coupled to the control flow passage and configured to control fluid flow through the main flow passage. A first thermostatic valve is in thermal communication with the main flow passage and configured to control fluid flow through the control flow passage to position the pneumatically-actuated valve. | 01-22-2009 |
20090078506 | OVERBOARD VENT VALVE FOR USE IN AN AIRCRAFT BEARING LUBRICATION SYSTEM - A pressure-regulated bearing assembly is provided for deployment within an aircraft bearing lubrication system. The pressure-regulated bearing assembly includes a vent valve and a bearing housing having an air cavity therein. The vent valve includes a valve housing having a main flow passage coupled to the air cavity. A valve element is disposed within the main flow passage and configured to move between (i) an open position and (ii) a closed position. A bellows is coupled to the valve element and configured to move the valve element from the open position to the closed position when the pressure within the air cavity surpasses a predetermined pressure threshold. | 03-26-2009 |
20100083667 | BI-MODAL BLEED VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A bi-modal bleed valve assembly is provided. In one embodiment, the bi-modal bleed valve assembly includes a housing assembly having a bleed inlet, a bleed outlet, a control servo port, and a control chamber therein. A main flow control valve is fluidly coupled to the control chamber and configured to move between an open position and a closed position to regulate fluid flow from the bleed inlet to the bleed outlet. The main flow control valve is configured to move from an open position to a closed position when the pressure within the control chamber surpasses a predetermined threshold. A switching valve is fluidly coupled between the bleed inlet, the servo control port, and the control chamber. The switching valve is configured to route fluid flow into the control chamber from: (i) the bleed inlet in an autonomous mode, and (ii) the servo control port in a servo-controlled mode. | 04-08-2010 |
20100092116 | PRESSURE BALANCED VALVE ASSEMBLY AND AIRCRAFT BUFFER COOLER SYSTEM EMPLOYING THE SAME - A pressure balanced valve assembly is provided. In one embodiment, the pressure balanced valve assembly includes a housing assembly having first and second seats. A flow passage formed through the housing assembly includes a first inlet, a second inlet, and an outlet. A piston is slidably mounted in the housing assembly for movement between: (i) a first position wherein the piston contacts the second seat to restrict fluid flow from the second inlet to the outlet, and (ii) a second position wherein the piston contacts the first seat to restrict fluid flow from the first inlet to the outlet. First and second dynamic seals are mounted in the housing assembly. The first and second dynamic seals sealingly engage first and second portions of the piston over areas substantially equivalent to the sealing areas of the second and first seats, respectively. | 04-15-2010 |
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20090278725 | IDENTIFICATION AND MAPPING OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES - A system or method of creating a map of voids in the ground based on a scattered electromagnetic signal includes traversing a receiver/probe in a near field above a target area; generating a signal from a signal transmitter, the signal having a predetermined wavelength λ; receiving a scattered signal with the receiver/probe, the scattered signal including indications of subsurface variations via reflection of the generated signal; and detecting evanescent components of the scattered signal to provide a predetermined resolution. The method includes the use of an electrically small antenna for resolution of subwavelength features. The metamaterial-based antenna is on the order of meters and has an efficient transmit/receive capability. The ESA is 1/10 of the length of the equivalent dipole length, and may be scaled down to 1/10,000. Such an antenna may include phase sensitive current injection in the metamaterial resonant structures for loss-compensation. | 11-12-2009 |
20090278754 | ELECTRICALLY SMALL ANTENNA - An electrically small antenna (ESA) for resolution of subwavelength features is disclosed. The ESA is on the order of meters and has an efficient transmit/receive capability. The ESA is 1/10 of the length of the equivalent dipole length, and may be scaled down to 1/10,000. The ESA includes a metamaterial shell. Such an antenna may include phase sensitive current injection in the metamaterial resonant structures for loss-compensation. | 11-12-2009 |
20090316853 | BRILLIANT X-RAYS FOR CASTING INSPECTION RADIOGRAPHY AND COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY - A brilliant x-ray inspection device comprises a brilliant x-ray source and a detector. The brilliant x-ray source generates mono-energetic, narrow beam x-rays at an identified energy. A portion of an object is positioned within a path of the mono-energetic, narrow beam x-rays. The detector generates brilliant x-ray data describing the object in three dimensions based on results of the x-ray scan of the object. The brilliant x-ray inspection device then generates a set of brilliant x-ray images of the portion of the object. The features of the object are identified based on the set of brilliant x-ray images. | 12-24-2009 |
20100127692 | MEMS BASED KELVIN PROBE FOR MATERIAL STATE CHARACTERIZATION - A device and method for monitoring the material health of a structure, providing a miniaturized MEMS Kelvin probe within a housing, wherein the Kelvin probe comprises a conductive plate formed of a stable metal and positioned substantially parallel to the structure; a piezoelectric vibrator for vibrating the conductive plate; and an electrical circuit connected to the conductive plate and the structure, wherein the conductive plate and the structure form a capacitor. The device is contained in one small, lightweight package that can be placed at one or more locations of interest. The sensor can be left in-place for continuous monitoring or for active testing at desired intervals, or be brought to the aircraft at desired intervals. | 05-27-2010 |
20100302065 | Environmental Sensor System - In one embodiment, a system to detect one or more environmental conditions in proximity to a surface comprises a first metamaterial environmental sensor module proximate the surface. The environmental sensor comprises a metamaterial-based electrically resonant structure having a resonance frequency which varies in response to changes in at least one of a humidity proximate the sensor module, a temperature proximate the sensor module, or the presence of a chemical or biological agent proximate the sensor module. The system further comprises a remote receiver to receive an electromagnetic signal comprising the signal generated by the electrically resonant structure and a signal analysis module to determine an environmental condition such as humidity, temperature, pre-ice conditions, ice, chemicals or biological species from the at least one environmental condition signal. Other embodiments may be described. | 12-02-2010 |
20100326534 | SYSTEM & METHOD FOR REDUCING VISCOUS FORCE BETWEEN A FLUID AND A SURFACE - A metamaterial has a magnetic permeability response at frequencies sufficient to generate a repulsive force between a fluid and a surface to which the metamaterial may be applied. The metamaterial may be nanofabricated such that an absolute value of the magnetic permeability of the metamaterial is substantially greater than an absolute value of an electric permittivity of the metamaterial. The metamaterial may generate a repulsive force between the surface and the fluid moving relative to the surface and thereby reduce viscous drag of the fluid on the surface. A method of reducing the viscous drag of the fluid moving past the surface includes producing relative motion between the surface and the fluid and generating the repulsive force between the surface and the fluid. | 12-30-2010 |
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20140098936 | NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION OF STRUCTURES HAVING EMBEDDED PARTICLES - A system comprises a structure having particles embedded at a level within the structure, and X-ray imaging apparatus for capturing images of the particles at the level. | 04-10-2014 |
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20090184210 | Method for Isolation of Vital Functions in a Centralized Train Control System - A method and system for reducing, in a centralized train control system, the portion of a centralized server application that is considered vital while not reducing the overall vitality of the system. | 07-23-2009 |
20090184211 | Method to Monitor a Plurality of Control Centers for Operational Control and Backup Purposes - The present invention provides a way to automate the hand-off of train control in a rail system and handle failover. | 07-23-2009 |
20090184212 | Method for Managing Vital Train Movements - A method for communicating safety critical train authorization under the conditions of limited communications capability is disclosed. | 07-23-2009 |
20090187295 | Message Protocol for Efficient Transmission of Vital Directives on a Guideway - A method for delivering and maintaining mandatory directives data from a central office server to an on-board system in an efficient and vital manner is disclosed. | 07-23-2009 |
20100064294 | Maintaining Vitality of Data In Safety-Critical Systems - A mechanism for maintaining configuration or other vital data outside of source code is disclosed. In accordance with the illustrative embodiment of the present invention, a data manager software component serves as an interface between an external configuration data store and one or more applications, processes, and threads. In contrast with techniques of the prior art, the illustrative embodiment does not suffer from the risk of undetected corruption of vital data, and therefore is especially advantageous in safety-critical systems. | 03-11-2010 |
20100094816 | Safety-Critical Data Checking In Object-Oriented Systems - Methods for detecting the corruption of vital data during the execution of object-oriented programs are disclosed. In accordance with the illustrative embodiments, code is generated at run-time for computing a checksum of vital data in an object, and the code is inserted into the object. When the object is created, this code is executed to compute an initial checksum, and subsequently the code re-computes the checksum during program execution so that a change in the checksum—and inferentially, a change in one or more vital data—can be detected. The checksum is subsequently re-computed during program execution—either periodically, or in response to events such as when the object is modified or when a method of the object is invoked. | 04-15-2010 |
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20100285155 | CLEANSER COMPOSITION AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - The present invention is directed to anti-microbial cleanser compositions comprising linalool, hinokitiol and dipropylene glycol. The present invention further provides methods for using these compositions to maintain eyelid hygiene, to treat an ocular disorder or to clean a skin surface. The cleanser compositions of the present invention can be in the form of a foam, gel or liquid. | 11-11-2010 |
20120190653 | THERAPEUTIC EYE DROP COMPRISING DOXYCYCLINE AND A STABILIZER - The present invention provides stable aqueous doxycycline aqueous solutions suitable for pharmaceutical, especially ophthalmic, use. The doxycycline aqueous solutions have a pH ranging from 4.5-8, and contain an antioxidant and a stabilizer such as caffeine, creatine or mixtures thereof. The solutions have improved lifetimes and can be used topically. | 07-26-2012 |
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20130236579 | CLEANSER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - The present invention is directed to anti-microbial cleanser compositions comprising linalool, hinokitiol and dipropylene glycol. The present invention further provides methods for using these compositions to maintain eyelid hygiene, to treat an ocular disorder or to clean a skin surface. The cleanser compositions of the present invention can be in the form of a foam, gel or liquid. | 09-12-2013 |
20150057364 | CLEANSER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - The present invention is directed to anti-microbial cleanser compositions comprising linalool, hinokitiol and dipropylene glycol. The present invention further provides methods for using these compositions to maintain eyelid hygiene, to treat an ocular disorder or to clean a skin surface. The cleanser compositions of the present invention can be in the form of a foam, gel or liquid. | 02-26-2015 |
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20090031911 | SLOW BURNING, GASLESS HEATING ELEMENTS - A structure includes a substrate of a first material and a second material coating at least a portion of the substrate, where the second material is different from the first material, where the first and second materials, upon being thermally energized, react with each other in an exothermic and self-sustaining alloying reaction that propagates from a first location within the structure along a travel path to a second location within the structure at a rate that depends upon one or more characteristics of the first and second materials. | 02-05-2009 |
20090078345 | HEAT GENERATING STRUCTURES - A heat generating structure includes a substrate of a first material and a second material coating at least a portion and preferably all of the first material, where the second material is different from the first material. The structure also includes an additional material or compound such as ammonia borane that is impregnated or located within the structure. When the structure is thermally energized, the first and second materials react with each other in an exothermic and self-sustaining reaction that pyrolyzes the impregnated ammonia borane compound to create a target gas, for example, hydrogen from the ammonia borane. An additional material, for example, a thermite, may be interposed between the structure and the ammonia borane to facilitate the ignition of the ammonia borane. | 03-26-2009 |
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20090089728 | SYSTEMS FOR USING RELATIVE POSITIONING IN STRUCTURES WITH DYNAMIC RANGES - Systems for using relative positioning of items or components in a structure with dynamic ranges, such as an elastic I/O bus design for an Integrated Circuit (IC), are disclosed. Embodiments may include a user-defined type module having user-defined types representing relative instance positions within a structure. Embodiments may also include a translation helper module to receive information associated with a hierarchy and to return location information associated with the hierarchy and a translation module to translate between a specific location and a relative position of the instance based on one or more user-defined types and location information returned from the translation helper module to generate a list of translated results. Further embodiments of the translation module may include a relative position determiner to translate specific locations to relative positions and may also include a specific location determiner to translate relative positions to specific locations. | 04-02-2009 |
20110234259 | OPPORTUNISTIC BUS ACCESS LATENCY - A bus system that includes a plurality of signal driving devices coupled to a common signal bus, a bus controlled circuit coupled to the common signal bus, and a compare circuit. The plurality of signal driving devices include a first signal driving device and a second signal driving device. The bus controller includes delay compensation circuitry with a configurable delay for each of the signal driving devices. The delay compensation circuitry has a current delay chain configuration associated with the first signal driving device. The compare circuit is configured to compare a first configurable delay associated with a first signal driving device to a second configurable delay associated with a second signal driving device of the plurality of signal driving devices, and for generating an output responsive to the comparing that indicates if the current delay chain configuration can be used by the second signal driving device. | 09-29-2011 |
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20080313777 | Secondary Wall Forming Genes From Maize and Uses Thereof - The present invention provides polynucleotides and related polypeptides of the class of genes involved in maize secondary wall (ZmSCW) formation. The invention provides genomic sequence for the ZmSCW genes. ZmSCW are responsible for controlling plant growth, secondary cell wall development and yield in crop plants. | 12-18-2008 |
20100235944 | Grain Quality Through Altered Expression of Seed Proteins - The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for altering the levels of seed proteins in cereal grain. The invention is directed to the alteration of seed protein levels in plant grain, resulting in grain with increased digestibility/nutrient availability, improved amino acid composition/nutritional value, increased response to feed processing, improved silage quality, and increased efficiency of wet milling. | 09-16-2010 |
20110113499 | Altering Root Structure During Plant Development - Isolated nucleic acid fragments and recombinant constructs comprising such fragments for altering root structure during plant development are disclosed along with methods of not structure alteration during plant development. | 05-12-2011 |
20110239329 | Secondary Wall Forming Genes from Maize and Uses Thereof - The present invention provides polynucleotides and related polypeptides of the class of genes involved in maize secondary wall (ZmSCW) formation. The invention provides genomic sequence for the ZmSCW genes. ZmSCW are responsible for controlling plant growth, secondary cell wall development and yield in crop plants. | 09-29-2011 |
20130022707 | GRAIN QUALITY THROUGH ALTERED EXPRESSION OF SEED PROTEINS - The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for altering the levels of seed proteins in cereal grain. The invention is directed to the alteration of seed protein levels in plant grain, resulting in grain with increased digestibility/nutrient availability, improved amino acid composition/nutritional value, increased response to feed processing, improved silage quality, and increased efficiency of wet milling. | 01-24-2013 |
20130232642 | PLANTS WITH IMPROVED AGRONOMIC TRAITS - Isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides and recombinant DNA constructs useful for conferring drought tolerance, compositions (such as plants or seeds) comprising these recombinant DNA constructs, and methods utilizing these recombinant DNA constructs. The recombinant DNA construct comprises a polynucleotide operably linked to a promoter that is functional in a plant, wherein said polynucleotide encodes a PRE2 polypeptide. | 09-05-2013 |
20130326720 | ALTERING ROOT STRUCTURE DURING PLANT DEVELOPMENT - Isolated nucleic acid fragments and recombinant constructs comprising such fragments for altering root structure during plant development are disclosed along with methods of root structure alteration during plant development. | 12-05-2013 |
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20090092466 | MULTI-LEVEL LOAD LOCK CHAMBER, TRANSFER CHAMBER, AND ROBOT SUITABLE FOR INTERFACING WITH SAME - A new apparatus for processing substrates is disclosed. A multi-level load lock chamber having four environmentally isolated chambers interfaces with a transfer chamber that has a robotic assembly. The robotic assembly has two arms that each can move horizontally as the robotic assembly rotates about its axis. The arms can reach into the isolated chambers of the load lock to receive substrates from the bottom isolated chambers, transport the substrates to process chambers, and then place the substrates in the upper chambers. The isolated chambers in the load lock chamber may have a pivotably attached lid that may be opened to access the inside of the isolated chambers. | 04-09-2009 |
20140318977 | MICROELECTRONIC SUBSTRATE ELECTRO PROCESSING SYSTEM - In a processing system for electroplating semiconductor wafers and similar substrates, the contact ring of the electroplating processor is removed from the rotor of the processor and replaced with a previously deplated contact ring. This allows the contact ring to be deplated in ring service module of the system, while the processor continues to operate. Wafer throughput is improved. The contact ring may be attached to a chuck for moving the contact ring between the processors and the ring service module, with the chuck quickly attachable and releasable to the rotor. | 10-30-2014 |
20150069043 | ANNEAL MODULE FOR SEMICONDUCTOR WAFERS - An anneal module for annealing semiconductor material wafers and similar substrates reduces particle contamination and oxygen ingress while providing uniform heating including for 500° C. processes. The anneal module may include a process chamber formed in a metal body having internal cooling lines. A hot plate has a pedestal supported on a thermal choke on the body. A gas distributor in the lid over the hot plate flows gas uniformly over the wafer. A transfer mechanism moves a hoop to shift the wafer between the hot plate and a cold plate. | 03-12-2015 |
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20110046110 | QUINOLINES AND RELATED ANALOGS AS SIRTUIN MODULATORS - Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benefit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent. | 02-24-2011 |
20110077248 | IMIDAZOPYRIDINE AND RELATED ANALOGS AS SIRTUIN MODULATORS - Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benefit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent. | 03-31-2011 |
20110124637 | BENZIMIDAZOLES AND RELATED ANALOGS AS SIRTUIN MODULATORS - Provided herein are sirtuin-modulating compounds of formula (II). The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders relating to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benefit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent. | 05-26-2011 |
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20080304808 | AUTOMATIC STORY CREATION USING SEMANTIC CLASSIFIERS FOR DIGITAL ASSETS AND ASSOCIATED METADATA - A method and system for automatically creating an image product based on media assets stored in a database. A number of stored digital media files are analyzed to determine their semantic relationship to an event and are classified according to requirements and semantic rules for generating an image product. Rule sets are applied to assets for finding one or more assets that can be include in a story product. The assets, which best meet the requirements and rules of the image product are included. | 12-11-2008 |
20080306995 | AUTOMATIC STORY CREATION USING SEMANTIC CLASSIFIERS FOR IMAGES AND ASSOCIATED META DATA - A method and system for automatically creating an image product based on assets stored in a user database. A number of stored digital media files are analyzed to determine their semantic relationship to an event and are classified according to requirements and semantic rules for generating the image product. These requirements and rules refine the association between the assets and the event for which the image product is generated. The assets which best meet the requirements and rules of the image product are ranked and the highest ranking ones are included in the image product. | 12-11-2008 |
20090150330 | IMAGE RECORD TREND IDENTIFICATION FOR USER PROFILES - Systems and methods for generating user profiles based at least upon an analysis of image content from digital image records are provided. The image content analysis is performed to identify trends that are used to identify user subject interests. The user subject interests may be incorporated into a user profile that is stored in a processor-accessible memory system. | 06-11-2009 |
20090297045 | EVALUATING SUBJECT INTERESTS FROM DIGITAL IMAGE RECORDS - A method of evaluating a user subject interest is based at least upon an analysis of a user's collection of digital image records and is implemented at least in part by a data processing system. The method receives a defined user subject interest, receives a set of content requirements associated with the defined user-subject-interest, and identifies a set of digital image records from the collection of digital image records each having image characteristics in accord with the content requirements. A subject-interest trait associated with the defined user-subject-interest is evaluated based at least upon an analysis of the set of digital image records or characteristics thereof. The subject-interest trait is associated with the defined user-subject-interest in a processor-accessible memory. | 12-03-2009 |
20100215259 | DIGITAL IMAGE CROPPING USING A BLENDED MAP - In a method and system for mapping a digital image having a plurality of pixels, a skin color map of the digital image is computed. The skin color map has a plurality of skin color values. Each of the skin color values is associated with a respective set of one or more of the pixels. Each of the skin color values indicates a likelihood that the respective pixel set is skin. A face map of the digital image is generated. The face map is divided into one or more face zones and a background exclusive of the face zones. Each of the face zones is a group of the pixels. Each of the face zones indicates a greater likelihood than the background that the respective group of pixels is a face. In the skin color map, the respective skin color values associated with the pixels of the face zones are increased to provide a revised map, which is used in controlling a procedure producing an output. | 08-26-2010 |
20120008876 | EVALUATING SUBJECT INTERESTS FROM DIGITAL IMAGE RECORDS - A method of evaluating a user subject interest is based at least upon an analysis of a user's collection of digital image records and is implemented at least in part by a data processing system. The method receives a defined user subject interest, receives a set of content requirements associated with the defined user-subject-interest, and identifies a set of digital image records from the collection of digital image records each having image characteristics in accord with the content requirements. A subject-interest trait associated with the defined user-subject-interest is evaluated based at least upon an analysis of the set of digital image records or characteristics thereof. The subject-interest trait is associated with the defined user-subject-interest in a processor-accessible memory. | 01-12-2012 |
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20090020216 | Method Of Making Tailored Core Laminated Sheet Metal - A method for laminating metal sheets together with a first polymer selected for its adhesive characteristics and a second polymer selected for its viscoelastic characteristics. One of the first sheets of metal or second sheets of metal is fed across a first engraved roller having recesses that carry the first polymer and deposit the first polymer onto only selected regions of the sheet of metal. One of the first and second sheets of metal is across a second engraved roller having recesses that carry the second polymer and deposit the second polymer onto only selected regions of the sheet of metal. And then the first and second sheets of metal are married together so that the first polymer and the second polymer are engaged between the first and second sheets in different regions, and the polymers are cured to thereby attach the sheets together as a laminated metal sheet. | 01-22-2009 |
20090022962 | Tailored core laminated sheet metal - A laminated sheet metal is comprised of a first sheet of metal and a second sheet of metal that are adhered together by a polymer layer core that is interposed between the two sheets and provides visco-elastic adhesion. The polymer layer has at least one region of a first polymer material that is selected for optimal viscous and elastic qualities by which to dampen the transmission of noise and vibration between the sheets, and at least one other region of a second polymer material that is selected for optimal adhesive qualities by which the sheets are optimally joined together against delamination. Thus the laminated sheet metal can be tailored to optimize the qualities that are desired for the manufacture of a particular product. | 01-22-2009 |
20090142538 | CORROSION RESISTANT PRECOATED LAMINATED STEEL - Two steel sheets joined face-to-face with a core layer form a laminated workpiece that may be shaped, for example, into automotive components. Depending on the nature of the core layer the laminated workpieces may be used for sound and vibration damping or as light weight structural panels. Before joining of the steel sheets, their facing surfaces may each be provided with a polymeric (organic or inorganic) corrosion resistant film that resists physical degradation such as tearing or scratching as the laminate is formed into a desired component shape. The pre-applied protective layer may also provide a bonding layer for the viscoelastic core or a structural core material. Conductive particles may be incorporated into the viscoelastic layer to assist in electrical resistance welding involving the laminated steel workpiece. | 06-04-2009 |
20100035080 | Corrosion resistant laminated steel - Outer steel sheet-viscoelastic core laminates are often subject to corrosion in moisture-containing environments. Zinc-based alloys of aluminum, or of aluminum and magnesium, may be beneficially applied to the inner faces of the steel sheets or to both the inner and outer sheet faces. Substantially pure zinc coatings may be applied over the zinc-based alloys or over an otherwise bare outer steel sheet surface. Combinations of such zinc-based alloy coatings and substantially pure zinc coatings improve the corrosion resistance of the steel sheet-polymer core laminates while maximizing weldability and paintability. | 02-11-2010 |
20120000964 | BATTERY TAB JOINTS AND METHODS OF MAKING - A method of soldering battery cell tabs to a conductor is provided. The battery cell tab and the conductor are made of a material independently selected from aluminum, copper, or nickel-plated copper. The method include preparing an assembly of the battery cell tabs and the conductor with a first joining surface of one battery cell tab face-to-face with a first joining surface of the conductor, at least one joining surface having a layer of solder thereon; pressing the assembly so that the facing joining surfaces engage the solder, and heating the solder to a temperature above a melting temperature of the solder in the absence of a fluxing agent while limiting the displacement of the joining surfaces to a predetermined value; and holding the joining surfaces against each other and solidifying the solder to form a soldered joint between the battery cell tabs and the conductor. | 01-05-2012 |
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20090072808 | START-UP CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR HIGH VOLTAGE POWER DISTRIBUTION CIRCUIT - A start-up circuit for a high voltage power distribution circuit includes a transistor, a current source which generates ramped current, an operational amplifier which is connected between the current source and the transistor and controls the transistor, a capacitor which is fed the generated ramped current from the current source and is charged by the generated ramped current, the capacitor being connected to the non-inverting input of the operational amplifier, and a feedback capacitor connected from the transistor output to the non-inverting input of the operational amplifier, which is fed the generated ramped current from the capacitor and is discharged. The transistor is fully enabled when the feedback capacitor is fully discharged. | 03-19-2009 |
20100156365 | START-UP CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR HIGH VOLTAGE POWER DISTRIBUTION CIRCUIT - A start-up circuit for a high voltage power distribution circuit includes a transistor, a current source which generates ramped current, an operational amplifier which is connected between the current source and the transistor and controls the transistor, a capacitor which is fed the generated ramped current from the current source and is charged by the generated ramped current, the capacitor being connected to the non-inverting input of the operational amplifier, and a feedback capacitor connected from the transistor output to the non-inverting input of the operational amplifier, which is fed the generated ramped current from the capacitor and is discharged. The transistor is fully enabled when the feedback capacitor is fully discharged. | 06-24-2010 |
20130107905 | CALIBRATED AIRFLOW SENSOR FACILITATING MONITORING OF ELECTRONIC SYSTEM COOLING | 05-02-2013 |
20130342174 | CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR POWER DISTRIBUTION SWITCH - A control circuit is provided which includes a pre-charge circuit connected in parallel with a solid state switching device of, for example, a power distribution network. The pre-charge circuit pre-charges a load capacitance at a load side of the switching device prior to activation of the switching device. The pre-charge circuit includes a threshold waveform generation circuit and an over-current detect circuit. The threshold waveform generation circuit synthesizes a maximum acceptable charging waveform for the pre-charge circuit in charging the load capacitance, and the over-current detect circuit signals an over-current fault condition upon a charging current through the pre-charge circuit exceeding the synthesized, maximum acceptable charging waveform. The pre-charge circuit includes a sense resistor coupled to a power input side of the solid state switching device, with charging current through the pre-charge circuit being monitored via the sense resistor. | 12-26-2013 |
20140064320 | CALIBRATED AIRFLOW SENSOR FACILTIATING MONITORING OF ELECTRONIC SYSTEM COOLING - A calibrated airflow monitoring method is provided. The monitoring method which includes: providing an airflow sensor positioned within an electronic system to be at least partially air-cooled, the airflow sensor including at least one temperature sensor and a heater associated with one temperature sensor of the at least one temperature sensor; calibrating, with the airflow sensor positioned within the electronic system, a duty cycle for use in powering the heater associated with the one temperature sensor; and providing a controller configured to use the calibrated duty cycle in powering the heater of the temperature sensor during airflow monitoring of the electronic system, and to obtain a hot temperature (T | 03-06-2014 |
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20090035423 | PIZZA AND TRAY COMBINATION AND METHODS - A frozen pizza and tray combination includes a bakeable single-used disposable tray including a holding surface and a frozen pizza. The holding surface has a substantially flat cooking side and an opposite oven-engaging side. The frozen pizza includes a crust and toppings on the crust. The crust has a bottom surface positioned on and against the cooking side of the flat holding surface of the bakeable tray. The frozen pizza includes a cut arrangement extending through a thickness of the crust. The cut arrangement includes a cut line having uncut portions of the crust along the cut line. A method of making a combination frozen pizza and bakeable tray includes slicing the pizza with at least one cut line into individual serving pieces and leaving uncut portions along the cut line such that no individual serving piece is disconnected from a remaining portion of the pizza, and placing the sliced pizza into a bakeable tray to form a sliced pizza and tray arrangement, and then freezing the sliced pizza and tray arrangement. A method of making a pizza includes taking a frozen pizza and tray combination including a bakeable single-use disposable tray, wherein the frozen pizza includes a cut arrangement including a cut line having uncut portions along the cut line and putting the combination into an oven. Next, the combination is baked to result in a cooked pizza on the tray. Next, the tray holding the cooked pizza is removed from the oven, and the cooked pizza is divided into individual serving pieces by breaking the uncut portions of the crust. The tray is then disposed. | 02-05-2009 |
20090186133 | MICROWAVEABLE CUP ARRANGEMENT AND METHODS - A microwaveable cup arrangement includes a cup, a microwaveable shield layer along at least a first portion of the cup, a microwaveable susceptor layer along at least a second portion of the cup, and a removable lid defining a storage area and having an aperture arrangement in communication with the interior volume of the cup. The cup arrangement can be used to hold an edible food arrangement including a food arrangement in which a portion is to remain cold, a portion is be heated, and a portion is be melted and distributed on the rest. One example includes an ice cream sundae. | 07-23-2009 |
20100266733 | PIZZA AND TRAY COMBINATION AND METHODS - A frozen pizza and tray combination and related methods are disclosed. The combination includes a bakeable single-use disposable tray having a holding surface and a frozen pizza. The holding surface has a substantially flat cooking side and an opposite oven-engaging side. The frozen pizza includes a crust and toppings. The crust has a bottom surface positioned on and against the cooking side of the flat holding surface of the bakeable tray. The frozen pizza also includes a cut arrangement extending through a thickness of the crust and includes a cut line having uncut portions of the crust along the cut line. One method of the disclosure includes slicing the pizza with at least one cut line into individual pieces and leaving uncut portions along the cut line such that no individual piece is disconnected from a remaining portion. The sliced pizza can then be placed into a tray and frozen. | 10-21-2010 |
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20080201820 | DISPOSABLE OUTERWEAR - Outerwear that substantially protects the wearer from the elements during extended athletic activity events and is sufficiently inexpensive to be considered disposable, and a method for using the outerwear in such events wherein the events include a defined route, such method comprising distributing the outerwear to participants in the events, providing a plurality of containers along the event route, using the containers to collect the outerwear that is discarded by participants, and recycling the discarded outerwear. The outerwear is preferably made of a lightweight single layer of nonwoven microporous material, which is non-restricting, wind resistant, water repellant yet breathable, and provides sufficient protection under most conditions so as to eliminate a need for extra layers, and may include a first portion embodying a jacket and a second portion embodying pants wherein each portion may include one or more of the following: zippers, snaps, buttons, Velcro or the like, perforations, and elastic members for gathering the material to provide a snug fit against the wearer. The outerwear can be marked with indicia to promote a particular athletic event or a product, service, or sponsor. | 08-28-2008 |
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20100290000 | Eyeglasses - Eyeglass assemblies including an eyeglass lens having an engaging portion. Under typical conditions of use, the engaging portion is maintained in contact with an eyeglass frame member by means of a removable bonding member (RBM). Under selected atypical ambient conditions, the RBM changes so that the engaging portion and the frame member can be separated. The engaging portion can extend from the lens, or can be a recess in the lens. The RBM can be a suitable adhesive (RBA), or a component composed of a shape memory metal (RBSMA) or a material which softens when subjected to heat or other atypical codition. The engaging portion can be shaped and treated to reduce stresses therein. Similarly, the open ends of an eyeglass rim can be maintained in contact with each other under typical conditions of use by an RBA or an RBSMA so that the rim is positioned around an eyeglass lens, but can be released under selected atypical ambient conditions. | 11-18-2010 |
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20130063694 | Eyeglass frames - A pair of spectacles which comprises (A) a pair of lenses, each lens having an engaging portion on its periphery, and (B) a pair of temple arms, each of which comprises (1) a side member, (2) an auxiliary member, and (3) a return member which comprises an attachment portion fitted to an engaging portion of a lens; the auxiliary member (i) being connected to the side member and to the front of the return member, and (ii) providing a front surface of the temple arm. | 03-14-2013 |
20140125943 | EYEGLASSES - Eyeglass assemblies including an eyeglass lens having an engaging portion. Under typical conditions of use, the engaging portion is maintained in contact with an eyeglass frame member by means of a removable bonding member (RBM). Under selected atypical ambient conditions, the RBM changes so that the engaging portion and the frame member can be separated. The engaging portion can extend from the lens, or can be a recess in the lens. The RBM can be a suitable adhesive (RBA), or a component composed of a shape memory metal (RBSMA) or a material which softens when subjected to heat or other atypical condition. The engaging portion can be shaped and treated to reduce stresses therein. Similarly, the open ends of an eyeglass rim can be maintained in contact with each other under typical conditions of use by an RBA or an RBSMA so that the rim is positioned around an eyeglass lens, but can be released under selected atypical ambient conditions. | 05-08-2014 |
20140240654 | Eyeglass Frames - An eyeglass assembly which comprises
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20140276831 | Surgical Devices - An endoscopic surgical instrument for removing tissue or bone, the instrument comprising (1) a generally tubular component (2) a cutting device which is housed in the distal end member and part of which protrudes beyond the window in the distal member, and (3) a means for operating the cutting device. The tubular component comprises a distal end member containing a cutting device, a proximal member, and between the distal member and the proximal member a hollow, generally tubular intermediate member which deforms elastically when the angle between the distal member family proximal member is changed. The intermediate member can for example be composed of a nickel titanium alloy, and/or can be slotted, and/or can be in the form of an accordion, and/or be in the form of a coil | 09-18-2014 |