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20130309846 | METHODS OF FORMING A SILICON SEED LAYER AND LAYERS OF SILICON AND SILICON-CONTAINING MATERIAL THEREFROM - Disclosed herein are various methods of forming a silicon seed layer and layers of silicon and silicon-containing material therefrom. In one example, the method includes forming a layer of silicon dioxide above a structure, converting at least a portion of the layer of silicon dioxide into a silicon-salt layer and converting at least a portion of the silicon-salt layer to a layer of silicon. | 11-21-2013 |
20130330916 | METHODS OF FORMING HIGH MOBILITY FIN CHANNELS ON THREE DIMENSIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - Disclosed herein are various methods of forming high mobility fin channels on three dimensional semiconductor devices, such as, for example, FinFET semiconductor devices. In one example, the method includes forming a plurality of spaced-apart trenches in a semiconducting substrate, wherein the trenches define an original fin structure for the device, and wherein a portion of a mask layer is positioned above the original fin structure, forming a compressively-stressed material in the trenches and adjacent the portion of mask layer, after forming the compressively-stressed material, removing the portion of the mask layer to thereby expose an upper surface of the original fin structure, and forming a final fin structure above the exposed surface of the original fin structure. | 12-12-2013 |
20140120677 | METHODS OF FORMING ENHANCED MOBILITY CHANNEL REGIONS ON 3D SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES, AND DEVICES COMPRISING SAME - Disclosed herein are various methods of forming stressed channel regions on 3D semiconductor devices, such as, for example, FinFET semiconductor devices, through use of epitaxially formed materials. In one example, the method includes forming a plurality of spaced-apart trenches in a semiconducting substrate, wherein the trenches define at least a portion of a fin for the device, and performing an epitaxial deposition process to form an epitaxially formed stress-inducing material in the trenches. | 05-01-2014 |
20140273423 | METHODS OF FORMING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE WITH A NANOWIRE CHANNEL STRUCTURE BY PERFORMING AN ANNEAL PROCESS - One method disclosed herein includes forming a layer of silicon/germanium having a germanium concentration of at least 30% on a semiconducting substrate, forming a plurality of spaced-apart trenches that extend through the layer of silicon/germanium and at least partially into the semiconducting substrate, wherein the trenches define a fin structure for the device comprised of a portion of the substrate and a portion of the layer of silicon/germanium, the portion of the layer of silicon/germanium having a first cross-sectional configuration, forming a layer of insulating material in the trenches and above the fin structure, performing an anneal process on the device so as to cause the first cross-sectional configuration of the layer of silicon/germanium to change to a second cross-sectional configuration that is different from the first cross-sectional configuration, and forming a final gate structure around at least a portion of the layer of silicon/germanium having the second cross-sectional configuration. | 09-18-2014 |
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20120262051 | Ceramic electrode for a high-pressure discharge lamp - An electrode for a high-pressure discharge lamp may include a shaft and a head mounted thereon, wherein at least a section of the head includes ceramic material, wherein the ceramic material is a boride or carbide. | 10-18-2012 |
20130070904 | ROTARY ANODE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BASE BODY FOR A ROTARY ANODE - A rotary anode for an X-ray tube includes a ceramic base body that carries a focal path for emitting X-rays during electron irradiation. The ceramic base body is made of a mixture of silicon carbide and at least one high temperature-resistant diboride. | 03-21-2013 |
20130177137 | X-Ray Tube - An X-ray tube includes a vacuum-filled housing and an anode contained in the vacuum-filled housing. The anode is operable to produce an X-ray beam based on electrons emitted from a cathode and attracted by a high voltage applied to the anode. The X-ray tube also includes a high-voltage power line introduced from an external side of the housing for supplying the anode with a high-voltage potential. The X-ray tube includes an electrical feed for electrically insulating the high-voltage power line from the housing. The electrical feed in the X-ray tube includes at least two insulating layers radially between the high-voltage power line and the housing. The at least two insulating layers are separated from one another by a metallic coating. | 07-11-2013 |
20140001503 | Conversion Component | 01-02-2014 |
20140174097 | GAS TURBINE ARRANGEMENT, POWER PLANT AND METHOD FOR THE OPERATION THEREOF - A gas turbine arrangement, a power plant having such a gas turbine arrangement and a method for operating the power plant are provided. A compressor may be mechanically coupled to a turbine which can be driven by combustion gases, such as can be generated by combustion of fuel with the compressed combustion air. An exhaust system may be used to discharge the combustion gases. One or more thermoelectric generators may be thermally coupled to the exhaust system for generating electrical energy from residual heat of the combustion gases which pass in the exhaust system, This gas turbine arrangement allows waste heat from the combustion gases to be utilized and thus the overall efficiency of the gas turbine arrangement can be increased and pollutant emissions may be lowered. | 06-26-2014 |
20140306258 | CERAMIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, OPTOELECTRONIC SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT COMPRISING A CERAMIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CERAMIC CONVERSION ELEMENT - A ceramic conversion element having a multiplicity of columnar regions arranged within a ceramic or vitreous matrix, wherein the columnar regions have a preferential direction which makes an angle of at most 45° with a normal to the main surface of the conversion element, at least either the columnar regions or the matrix convert electromagnetic radiation of a first wavelength range into electromagnetic radiation of a second wavelength range different from the first wavelength range and, the columnar regions are formed by wavelength-converting monocrystalline or ceramic fibers and/or monocrystalline or ceramic platelets, said fibers and/or said platelets are provided with a reflective coating. | 10-16-2014 |
20140319572 | CERAMIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, OPTOELECTRONIC COMPONENT COMPRISING A CERAMIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING A CERAMIC CONVERSION ELEMENT - A ceramic conversion element includes a multiplicity of first regions and a multiplicity of second regions, wherein the first regions vitreous, ceramic or monocrystalline fashion, at least either the first regions or the second regions are columnar and have a preferred direction forming an angle of at most 45° with a normal to a main surface of the conversion element, the first regions convert electromagnetic radiation in a first wavelength range into electromagnetic radiation in a second wavelength range different from the first wavelength range, the second regions convert electromagnetic radiation in the first wavelength range into electromagnetic radiation in a third wavelength range different from the first and second wavelength ranges, wherein the second regions are formed by a resin into which phosphor particles are embedded. | 10-30-2014 |
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20090051551 | Apparatus and method for wireless location sensing - A sensor assembly includes a sensor configured to detect at least one material or condition, such as a smoke detector, fire detector, or carbon monoxide detector. The sensor assembly also includes a base configured to be mounted on a structure, such as a wall or ceiling, and to receive the sensor. The sensor assembly further includes a wireless module located between the sensor and the base. The wireless module is configured to transmit position information. The wireless module may include one or more electrical contacts used to form at least one electrical connection between the base of the sensor assembly and the sensor. The wireless module may also include a printed circuit board having the contacts, wireless radio circuitry, an antenna, and other components. The printed circuit board could be substantially hidden from view when the sensor is attached to the base and the base is mounted on the structure. | 02-26-2009 |
20090102642 | Apparatus and method for location estimation using power supply voltage levels of signal transmitters - Beacon generators transmit wireless beacon signals for use in tracking an object. Among other things, a wireless beacon signal from a particular beacon generator contains information identifying a power supply voltage associated with that beacon generator. A tracking device associated with the object receives one or more of the beacon signals. The tracking device measures the signal strength of a received beacon signal, and the tracking device identifies the power supply voltage associated with the beacon generator that transmitted the received beacon signal. The tracking device or an external component, such as a control unit, can use the identified signal strength and the identified power supply voltage to determine the location of the object. As a particular example, signal strengths and power supply voltages associated with at least three beacon signals can be used to identify the location of the object. | 04-23-2009 |
20100061703 | PERSONNEL FIELD DEVICE FOR PROCESS CONTROL AND OTHER SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHOD - An apparatus includes an image recorder configured to record video images. The apparatus also includes a display screen configured to present the video images to a user and to create notations overlying one or more of the video images based on user input. The apparatus further includes a transceiver configured to stream the video images over a wireless mesh network and to transmit data associated with the notations over the wireless mesh network. The apparatus could also include components for providing cryptographic keys to wireless nodes joining the wireless mesh network, a sensor for detecting or measuring one or more characteristics, and/or an asset tracker for transmitting or receive signals for identifying a location of the apparatus. The apparatus could further include at least one voice unit supporting bidirectional voice communications and/or a site survey unit for identifying signal strengths associated with detected wireless nodes. | 03-11-2010 |
20140097939 | EMERGENCY BROADCASTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Emergency broadcasting systems and methods are described herein. One system includes an anchor access point configured to detect an emergency event and send a message relating to the emergency event to a number of location tags located within a predetermined area of the anchor access point. | 04-10-2014 |
20140316778 | NOISE CANCELLATION FOR VOICE ACTIVATION - Devices, methods, and systems for noise cancellation for voice activation are described herein. For example, one or more embodiments include determining, with a computing device, whether a background noise received with the computing device is recognized, creating a stored noise cancellation filter based on the background noise when the background noise is not recognized, receiving a signal that includes the background noise and a voice command at the computing device, filtering out the background noise from the signal with the stored noise cancellation filter, and processing the voice command. | 10-23-2014 |
20140330560 | USER AUTHENTICATION OF VOICE CONTROLLED DEVICES - Methods, systems, and devices are described herein. One method can include receiving a voice command from a user at a voice controlled device, determining a presence of the user to the device using a sensor, converting the voice command to a device specific command, and performing the device specific command using the device in response to the determined presence. | 11-06-2014 |
20150022355 | SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Surveillance systems and methods are described herein. Surveillance systems and methods can include detecting a number of interactions within a building, determining an event based on the number of interactions, and sending a message to a number of contacts relating to the event | 01-22-2015 |
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20120258326 | Blends of Ethylene Copolymers and Propylene Based Plastomers in Multilayer Films for Low Noise and RF Welding - Compositions comprising from about 30% to about 95% of one or more RF-active functionalized ethylene copolymers and one or more propylene based plastomers are described. When formed into films or thin layers, the films exhibit a combination of low noise properties and good RF weldability characteristics. Also described are multilayer assemblies using such films and various articles incorporating such. Also described are methods of determining minimum thicknesses of an RF weldable layer in a multilayer film using the compositions. | 10-11-2012 |
20130156983 | Low Noise Flexible Barrier Films - Various barrier films are described that include barrier layers that contain ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymers and elastomers. Polyolefin elastomers can be used such as ethylene octene copolymers. The barrier films can also include secondary barrier layers that contain one or more norbornene copolymers. | 06-20-2013 |
20130252005 | FILMS WITH IMPROVED COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION - The invention provides a film comprising at least two layers, Layer A and Layer B, and wherein Layer A is formed from a Composition A comprising the following: i) an olefin-based polymer, ii) at least one polyalkylene-oxide selected from the group consisting of the following: a) EOxPOyEOz, where x is from 1 to 50; y is from 1 to 100; and z is from 1 to 50; b) POxEOy. POz, where x is from 1 to 100; y is from 1 to 50; and z is from 1 to 100; c) EOxPOy, where x is from 1 to 50; and y is from 1 to 100; and d) combinations thereof; and wherein the Layer B is formed from Composition B comprising an olefin-based polymer. The invention also provides a laminated film comprising a film and a substrate, and wherein the film comprises at least one Layer A formed from a Composition A and wherein the substrate comprises a polyester, a polyamide, an olefin-based polymer, or a combination thereof. | 09-26-2013 |
20140053509 | Shrink Films and Related Combinations and Methods - The present subject matter provides a shrink film free of silicon-containing material, fluorine-containing material, and solvent-formed seams. The shrink film utilizes a water soluble layer covering an adhesive layer. The water soluble layer is in dry form and non-tacky, allowing processing of the shrink film subsequent to adhesive application to the shrink film. When the water soluble layer is dissolved, the adhesive layer is exposed and is capable of forming a permanent bond. The adhesive can be used to form a seam in the film and/or can be used to form a bond between the film and a substrate. The water soluble layer facilitates removal of an optional release liner from the adhesive. A substrate with the shrink film attached thereto and a related method of attaching a heat shrinkable film to a substrate are also disclosed. | 02-27-2014 |
20140194024 | Barrier Films - Various polymeric barrier compositions are described which when formed into films, are useful in reducing transmission of odors. The films can be incorporated into a wide range of products such as multilayer barrier films used in medical applications and particularly in ostomy appliances. In certain versions, the films include semi-crystalline cyclic olefin copolymers. | 07-10-2014 |
20150018788 | Flexible Barrier Films Containing Cyclic Olefins - Various polymeric barrier compositions are described which when formed into films, are useful in reducing transmission of odors. The films can be incorporated into a wide range of products such as multilayer barrier films used in medical applications and particularly in ostomy appliances. In certain versions, the films include blends of amorphous cyclic olefin copolymers and semi-crystalline cyclic olefin copolymers. | 01-15-2015 |
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20120104321 | Steam-Hydrocarbon Reforming with Limited Steam Export - A steam-hydrocarbon reforming process and apparatus wherein reformate from a prereformer is reacted in a gas heated reformer which is heated by reformed gas from a primary reformer. Reformate from the gas heated reformer is passed to the primary reformer as feed gas. | 05-03-2012 |
20120282145 | Steam-Hydrocarbon Reforming with Limited Steam Export - A steam-hydrocarbon reforming process and apparatus wherein reformate from a prereformer is reacted in a gas heated reformer which is heated by reformed gas from a primary reformer. Reformate from the gas heated reformer is passed to the primary reformer as feed gas. | 11-08-2012 |
20130047665 | Process and Apparatus for Producing Hydrogen and Carbon Monoxide - Apparatus and process for producing a hydrogen-containing product stream and a carbon monoxide-containing product stream from a crude synthesis gas produced in a syngas production unit. Carbon dioxide is removed from the process gas by a non-cryogenic means and the hydrogen-containing product stream is separated from the process gas in a pressure swing adsorber. Residual gas from the pressure swing adsorber is passed to a cryogenic separation unit where the cryogenic separation unit separates the residual gas stream into the carbon monoxide-containing product stream, a hydrogen-enriched stream, a methane-enriched stream, and a carbon monoxide-containing intermediate stream by cryogenic fractionation. At least a portion of the hydrogen-enriched stream is recycled to the pressure swing adsorber. | 02-28-2013 |
20130097929 | Process for Producing Hydrogen - A process for producing a hydrogen-containing product gas with reduced carbon dioxide emissions compared to conventional hydrogen production processes. A hydrocarbon and steam are reformed in a reformer and the resulting reformate stream is shifted in at least two shift reactors. The shifted mixture is separated to form a CO | 04-25-2013 |
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20110179583 | TREATMENT OF NON-TRANS FATS, FATTY ACIDS AND SUNSCREEN STAINS WITH A CHELATING AGENT - The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating non-trans fats, fatty acids and sunscreen stains with a chelating agent. The invention also relates to methods for reducing the frequency of laundry fires with a chelating agent. | 07-28-2011 |
20120071384 | LAUNDRY COMPOSITION FOR TREATMENT OF SUNSCREEN STAINS BASED ON EXTENDED CHAIN SURFACTANTS - The invention discloses synergistic combinations of surfactants blends and cleaning composition. In certain embodiments a surfactant system is disclosed which includes extended anionic surfactants, linker surfactants, and a multiply charged cation component. This system forms emulsions with, and can remove greasy and oily stains, even those comprised of non-trans fats. In another embodiment anionic surfactants are combined with a solvent, and amine oxide to remove sunscreen stains. The compositions may be used alone, as a pre-spotter or other pre-treatment or as a part of a soft surface or hard surface cleaning composition. | 03-22-2012 |
20120324652 | SOLID CONCENTRATED FABRIC SOFTENER COMPOSITION - A solid fabric softening composition is disclosed which includes a quaternary ammonium fabric softening compound which is stabilized to form a solid with a mixture of a water soluble organic salt and a medium to long chain carboxylic acid. This stabilizing combination has been shown to effectively form a solid quaternary ammonium based fabric softening composition with up to as much as 70% by weight of quaternary ammonium compound. The formulations are stable at typical storage temperatures of up to 110° F. and provide fabric softening similar to and even superior to other traditional liquid formulations. | 12-27-2012 |
20130047345 | METHOD FOR SANITIZING, DISINFECTING AND BLEACHING LAUNDRY - A method for sanitizing, disinfecting and bleaching laundry is provided. The method includes steps of applying an antimicrobial composition at a pH from about 4 to about 9 in an industrial laundry washing machine for effective antimicrobial efficacy, and thereafter applying a detergent use solution at an alkaline pH for removal of soil from the laundry, and optionally applying a bleach activator and/or catalyst to boost the bleaching component of the antimicrobial composition on the laundry, and lastly draining the antimicrobial composition, the detergent use solution and the bleach catalyst composition from the laundry. | 02-28-2013 |
20130104319 | TREATMENT OF NON-TRANS FATS, FATTY ACIDS AND SUNSCREEN STAINS WITH A CHELATING AGENT | 05-02-2013 |
20140115794 | SOLID CONCENTRATED FABRIC SOFTENER COMPOSITION - A solid fabric softening composition is disclosed which includes a quaternary ammonium fabric softening compound which is stabilized to form a solid with a mixture of a water soluble organic salt and a medium to long chain carboxylic acid. This stabilizing combination has been shown to effectively form a solid quaternary ammonium based fabric softening composition with up to as much as 70% by weight of quaternary ammonium compound. The formulations are stable at typical storage temperatures of up to 110° F. and provide fabric softening similar to and even superior to other traditional liquid formulations. | 05-01-2014 |
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20130246604 | SERVER-BASED SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR SCANNING DATA ON A CLIENT USING ONLY A SUBSET OF THE DATA - A server-based system, method, and computer program product are provided for scanning data on a client using only a subset of the data. In operation, a request is received for a subset of data stored on a client that is required for determining whether the data is unwanted. Additionally, a representation of only the subset of data is sent from the client to a server over a network. Furthermore, a response is received from the server over the network. Still yet, there is a reaction based on the response. | 09-19-2013 |
20150019631 | SERVER-BASED SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR SCANNING DATA ON A CLIENT USING ONLY A SUBSET OF THE DATA - A server-based system, method, and computer program product are provided for scanning data on a client using only a subset of the data. In operation, a request is received for a subset of data stored on a client that is required for determining whether the data is unwanted. Additionally, a representation of only the subset of data is sent from the client to a server over a network. Furthermore, a response is received from the server over the network. Still yet, there is a reaction based on the response. | 01-15-2015 |
20150019632 | SERVER-BASED SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR SCANNING DATA ON A CLIENT USING ONLY A SUBSET OF THE DATA - A server-based system, method, and computer program product are provided for scanning data on a client using only a subset of the data. In operation, a request is received for a subset of data stored on a client that is required for determining whether the data is unwanted. Additionally, a representation of only the subset of data is sent from the client to a server over a network. Furthermore, a response is received from the server over the network. Still yet, there is a reaction based on the response. | 01-15-2015 |
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20100094343 | UNIPLANAR SCREW - A spinal stabilization system for surgical implantation in the spine having a bone fastener. The bone fastener is provided with a head portion and a shaft portion. A housing is also provided with a recess defined by sidewalls and an opening for receiving the head portion of the bone fastener. A seating element is disposed within the housing and positioned over the head portion of the bone fastener. An elongate rod is positioned on the seating element within the recess of the housing. The system also includes a cap capable of engaging with a top portion of the housing and capturing the elongate rod within the recess of the housing when the cap is rotated. The bone fastener articulates in a single plane with respect to the housing and the seat element. | 04-15-2010 |
20100094352 | BONE SCREW - The present invention provides a bone screw which can be used for fixation and/or fastening of prosthetic devices or instruments to bone tissue whose structure or dimensions differ from one region to another. In particular, the present invention provides a bone screw which is designed to optimize purchase in both the cancellous and cortical regions of a vertebral body. In an exemplary embodiment, the bone screw has a distal portion and a proximal portion in which the diameter of the thread on the proximal portion of the screw is greater than the diameter of the thread on the distal portion of the screw. | 04-15-2010 |
20110087289 | Trans-Iliac Connector - A spine stabilization implant includes a first portion having a first fixed angulated extension, a first rod receiving element and a connecting element. The implant also includes a second portion having a second fixed angulated extension, a second rod receiving element, and a receiving portion for receiving the connecting element of the first portion. The second portion is configured with a locking assembly for locking the first portion and second portion to one another. | 04-14-2011 |
20120022595 | Sacral-Iliac Stabilization System - The present invention provides a sacral-iliac plate having an iliac portion with a first screw hole for receiving a first fastener to secure the iliac portion to the iliac bone. A sacral portion integrated monolithically with the iliac portion is also provided with a second and third screw holes for receiving second and third fasteners to secure the sacral portion to the sacral bone. The sacral portion also includes a tulip for receiving and securing a spinal rod. | 01-26-2012 |
20120303063 | Bone Screw Assembly - Spine stabilization systems are disclosed. One spine stabilization system includes a bone screw assembly including a coupling member and a screw member received therein. The coupling member includes a pair of extension elements that form a pair of slots. The slots include bottom angled surfaces. An angled wedge member having a substantially horizontal bottom surface and an angled top surface is delivered on top of the screw member within the coupling member. A rod member can be delivered down the coupling member such that it rests on the slots and on top of the angled wedge member. A locking assembly comprising a cap member and set screw can be delivered down the coupling member to secure the rod member to the coupling member. The rod member and locking assembly components can be delivered through a single incision and at a same or similar angle as the screw member during surgery. | 11-29-2012 |
20130018427 | Screw Implants For Bone FusionAANM Pham; KhiemAACI ChalfontAAST PAAACO USAAGP Pham; Khiem Chalfont PA USAANM Barnum; MichaelAACI St AlbansAAST VTAACO USAAGP Barnum; Michael St Albans VT US - Systems, apparatuses and methods for bone fusion are disclosed. In particular, a fixation screw assembly is provided that comprises a bone engagement portion including a shaft and a head member. The assembly also includes a flexible washer member that can be operably attached and secured around the head member of the bone engagement portion. The washer member is polyaxial relative to the bone engagement portion, such that it can assume a variety of angles. The washer member can help prevent back out of the bone engagement portion when the bone engagement portion is implanted into a bone member. The design of the fixation screw assembly can be used in different fusion procedures, including fusion of the sacroiliac joint. | 01-17-2013 |
20130023935 | Uniplanar Screw - A spinal stabilization system for surgical implantation in the spine having a bone fastener. The bone fastener is provided with a head portion and a shaft portion. A housing is also provided with a recess defined by sidewalls and an opening for receiving the head portion of the bone fastener. A seating element is disposed within the housing and positioned over the head portion of the bone fastener. An elongate rod is positioned on the seating element within the recess of the housing. The system also includes a cap capable of engaging with a top portion of the housing and capturing the elongate rod within the recess of the housing when the cap is rotated. The bone fastener articulates in a single plane with respect to the housing and the seat element. | 01-24-2013 |
20130325071 | Aligning Vertebral Bodies - Misaligned bones on opposite sides of a joint are aligned using a first rigid extension securable to one of the misaligned bones using a particular surgical approach, and a second rigid extension having a contacting surface positionable in contact with the other the two misaligned bones from the same surgical approach. The first and second rigid extensions are moved with respect to each other using a lever, whereby a pulling force is exerted on one of the bones, and a pushing force on the other, thereby aligning the first and second misaligned bones. | 12-05-2013 |
20140257401 | Elastic Member Clamps - The present application generally relates to orthopedic stabilization systems, and in particular, to systems including clamps. The clamps can be used in addition to or to replace hooks that grasp onto bone members, such as the lamina. One example of such a clamp is an in-line clamp that includes a central opening for receiving a rod member, a first opening for receiving a set screw and a second opening for receiving an elastic member therethrough. Another example of such a clamp is an off-set clamp that includes an upper plate, a bottom plate, and an opening for receiving a rod therein. The upper plate can be separated from the bottom plate to make space for an elastic member that can be secured within the plates. Tulip clamps that utilize one or more elastic members are also provided. | 09-11-2014 |
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20130156935 | Methods for Coating Medical Devices - Processes for coating medical devices are provided herein. The processes include heating a surface of the particles used to form the coating as the particles are being applied to the medical device. The resulting coating has improved adherence to the medical device, and does not require the use of solvents and/or water, obviating the need for any steps that otherwise might be required to remove these solvents and/or water. Sufficient adherence of the particles to the medical device may also occur without the need for heating the substrate used to form the medical device. | 06-20-2013 |
20130323312 | Microspheres Including Oxidized Cellulose - A process for forming microspheres is disclosed. The process includes: forming a first plurality microspheres comprising at least one bioactive agent and modified cellulose; contacting the first plurality of microspheres with a solution of a biodegradable polymer to form a discontinuous phase liquid; contacting the discontinuous phase liquid with a continuous phase liquid to form an emulsion; and extracting a second plurality of microspheres from the emulsion, the second plurality of microspheres comprising the first plurality of microspheres. | 12-05-2013 |
20130323315 | Microspheres Including Oxidized Cellulose - A process for forming microspheres is disclosed. The process includes contacting a solvent with a modified cellulose to form a solution; contacting the modified cellulose solution with at least one bioactive agent to form a discontinuous phase liquid; contacting the discontinuous phase liquid with a continuous phase liquid to form an emulsion; and contacting the emulsion with a third phase liquid to extract the solvent from the emulsion, thereby forming a plurality of modified cellulose microspheres. | 12-05-2013 |
20130324910 | ABLATION DEVICE WITH DRUG DELIVERY COMPONENT AND BIOPSY TISSUE-SAMPLING COMPONENT - An ablation device includes a handle assembly, an ablation electrode extending from the handle assembly, and one or more delivery needles extending from the handle assembly. The ablation electrode includes an ablation needle. The ablation needle includes a distal end portion including a drug delivery port defined therethrough. The ablation device also includes and a biopsy tool extending from the handle assembly. | 12-05-2013 |
20130324911 | ABLATION DEVICE WITH DRUG DELIVERY COMPONENT - An ablation system includes a source of electrosurgical energy, a source of coolant fluid, and an ablation electrode assembly operatively connected to the source of electrosurgical energy and fluidly-coupled to the source of coolant fluid. The ablation electrode assembly includes a hub defining a chamber therein and one or more electrically-conductive ablation needles extending from the hub. The ablation system also includes one or more delivery needles extending from the hub. The one or more delivery needles are selectively moveable from a first position, wherein the distal end of the delivery needle is disposed proximal to the distal end portion of the ablation needle, to at least a second position, wherein at least the distal end of the delivery needle is disposed distally beyond the distal end portion of the ablation needle. | 12-05-2013 |
20140079790 | MULTI-ENCAPSULATED FORMULATIONS MADE WITH OXIDIZED CELLULOSE FOR IN-SITU REACTIONS - A microsphere and methods for forming the same are disclosed. The microsphere includes modified cellulose and at least one of precursors for is-situ polymerization or endothermic/exothermic reactions. | 03-20-2014 |
20150065944 | DRUG-DELIVERY DEVICE FOR USE WITH ABLATION DEVICE - A drug-delivery device includes a body configured for attachment to a handle of an ablation device, a shaft portion defining a passageway therein, and a delivery lumen to provide for drug delivery to tissue. The body includes a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a contoured portion disposed therebetween. The contoured portion is configured for engagement with a contoured portion of the handle of the ablation device. The shaft portion includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the shaft engages with an opening defined in the distal end of the body. The passageway of the shaft portion is configured to receive the delivery lumen slideably moveably therein. The delivery lumen includes a proximal portion and a distal portion. The drug-delivery device also includes a knob member coupled to the proximal portion of the delivery lumen. | 03-05-2015 |
20150065964 | DRUG-DELIVERY CANNULA ASSEMBLY - A drug-delivery cannula assembly includes a cannula housing adapted for receiving at least one obturator shaft of an obturator assembly therethrough, one or more cannulae, and a supply line coupled to the cannula housing. The cannula housing is adapted for receiving one or more obturator shafts of an obturator assembly therethrough. The one or more cannulae define a longitudinal axis and a passageway aligned with the longitudinal axis. The one or more cannulae each include a proximal end coupled to the cannula housing. The cannula housing is configured to fluidly-couple the one or more cannulae to a source of a drug delivery supply for supplying drugs via the supply line to the one or more cannulae. | 03-05-2015 |
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20140191752 | Spectral Decomposition Of Composite Solid State Spin Environments Through Quantum Control of Spin Impurities - Methods and systems are described for spectral decomposition of composite solid-state spin environments through quantum control of electronic spin impurities. Δ sequence of spin-control modulation pulses are applied to the electronic spin impurities in the solid-state spin systems. The spectral content of the spin bath that surrounds the electronic spin impurities within the solid-state spin system is extracted, by measuring the coherent evolution and associated decoherence of the spin impurities as a function of number of the applied modulation pulses, and the time-spacing between the pulses. Using these methods, fundamental properties of the spin environment such as the correlation times and the coupling strengths for both electronic and nuclear spins in the spin bath, can be determined. | 07-10-2014 |
20140306707 | Use of Nuclear Spin Impurities to Suppress Electronic Spin Fluctuations and Decoherence in Composite Solid-State Spin Systems - A solid state electronic spin system contains electronic spins disposed within a solid state lattice and coupled to an electronic spin bath and a nuclear spin bath, where the electronic spin bath composed of electronic spin impurities and the nuclear spin bath composed of nuclear spin impurities. The concentration of nuclear spin impurities in the nuclear spin bath is controlled to a value chosen so as to allow the nuclear spin impurities to effect a suppression of spin fluctuations and spin decoherence caused by the electronic spin bath. Sensing devices such as magnetic field detectors can exploit such a spin bath suppression effect, by applying optical radiation to the electronic spins for initialization and readout, and applying RF pulses to dynamically decouple the electronic spins from the electronic spin bath and the nuclear spin bath. | 10-16-2014 |
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20120042602 | Transition strip for floor panel and method of installation, replacement, and repair using the same - A transition strip is used to install, replace, and repair a floor panel in a floating floor system. The transition strip is a film or tape that comprises plastic, vinyl, polyvinyl chloride, polyester, polyolefin, or nylon. The transition strip can be used to repair a floor panel by removing at least one of the floor panels in the floating floor system to form an opening therein. The transition strip is positioned in the opening such that a portion of a top side of the transition strip adheres to a bottom surface of a bottom layer of at least one floor panel adjacent the opening and a portion of a top side of the transition strip extends into the opening. A bottom surface of a bottom layer of a replacement floor panel is then adhered to the portion of the transition strip extending into the opening. | 02-23-2012 |
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20120040137 | FIBER COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - Disclosed are fiber composite structures comprising a matrix material and at least one polymeric fiber in contact with the matrix material. The fiber(s) are preferably characterized by a diameter of up to about 20 microns. In certain embodiments, the fiber(s) comprise a therapeutic agent in an amount that exceeds the solubility limit of the therapeutic agent in the fiber polymer. In some embodiments, the fiber(s) comprise an inner radial portion and an outer radial portion. | 02-16-2012 |
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20130071463 | IMPLANTS FOR POSTOPERATIVE PAIN - Medical implants and methods useful in treating postoperative pain are described. The implants comprise one or more electrospun drug-loaded fibers, which fibers comprise a drug useful in the treatment of pain. The implants are implanted at sites of interest including joint capsules, bones, and subcutaneous spaces, and are secured with tissue flaps or fasteners. | 03-21-2013 |
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20130313758 | ELECTROSPINNING PROCESS FOR FIBER MANUFACTURE - Devices and methods for high-throughput manufacture of concentrically layered nanoscale and microscale fibers by electrospinning are disclosed. The devices include a hollow tube having a lengthwise slit through which a core material can flow, and can be configured to permit introduction of sheath material at multiple sites of Taylor cone formation formation. | 11-28-2013 |
20140103583 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING THE GENERATION OF CORE-SHEATH TAYLOR CONES IN ELECTROSPINNING - Systems and methods for electrospinning of core-sheath fibers are provided. The systems and methods achieve optimization of a shear stress that exists at a fluid boundary between core and sheath polymer solutions, by varying certain parameters of an electrospinning apparatus and/or the solutions used therewith. | 04-17-2014 |
20140322512 | CORE-SHEATH FIBERS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - According to one aspect of the invention, multicomponent fiber are provided, which comprise (a) a polymeric core that comprises a core-forming polymer and (b) a polymeric sheath that comprises a sheath-forming polymer that is different than the core-forming polymer. Examples of core-forming polymers include, for instance, crosslinked polysiloxanes and thermoplastic polymers, among others. Examples of sheath-forming polymers include, for instance, solvent-soluble polymers, degradable polymers and hydrogel-forming polymers, among others. Other aspects of the present invention pertain to methods of forming such multicomponent fibers. For example, in certain preferred embodiments, the multicomponent fibers are formed using coaxial electrospinning techniques. Still other aspects of the present invention pertain to meshes and other articles that are formed using the multicomponent fibers. | 10-30-2014 |
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20090284836 | LIGHT CONTROL FILM WITH OFF-AXIS VISIBLE INDICIA - In one aspect, the invention provides a light control film having an indicium visible at a range of viewing angles. The light control film comprises a light input surface and a light output surface opposite the light input surface. The control film further comprises alternating transmissive and absorptive regions disposed between the light input surface and the light output surface. Each absorptive region has a height and a length, wherein the heights of the absorptive regions corresponding to the indicium are different that the heights of the absorptive regions that surround the absorptive regions corresponding to indicium. | 11-19-2009 |
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20120064296 | ANTIGLARE FILMS COMPRISING MICROSTRUCTURED SURFACE - The present invention concerns antiglare films having a microstructured surface. | 03-15-2012 |
20120113622 | LIGHT REDIRECTING FILM AND DISPLAY SYSTEM INCORPORATING SAME - A light redirecting film ( | 05-10-2012 |
20120147593 | LIGHT REDIRECTING FILM AND DISPLAY SYSTEM INCORPORATING SAME - Light redirecting film is disclosed. The light redirecting film includes a first major surface that includes a plurality of first microstructures that extend along a first direction. The light redirecting film also includes a second major surface that is opposite to the first major surface and includes a plurality of second microstructures. The second major surface has an optical haze that is in a range from about 4% to about 20% and an optical clarity that is in a range from about 20% to about 60%. The light redirecting film has an average effective transmission that is not less than about 1.55. | 06-14-2012 |
20120268967 | LIGHT GUIDES - Lightguides are disclosed. More particularly, lightguides that include a lightguiding layer and a light extracting layer having a structured surface are disclosed. The light guiding layer is optically coupled to a first set of structures of the structured surface at given locations, and is not optically coupled to a second set of structures at given locations, thereby producing total internal reflection at the second locations. The selective optical coupling may be achieved by a number of different contemplated means as discussed herein. The lightguides allow for distribution of light along with redirection towards an image viewer without a number of commonly required optical elements in backlights. | 10-25-2012 |
20130004728 | OPTICAL STACK - Optical stack is disclosed. The optical stack includes a light redirecting film that includes a first structured major surface that includes a plurality of unitary discrete structures. The optical stack also includes an optical adhesive layer that is disposed on the light directing film. At least portions of at least some unitary discrete structures in the plurality of unitary discrete structures penetrate into the optical adhesive layer. At least portions of at least some unitary discrete structures in the plurality of unitary discrete structures do not penetrate into the optical adhesive layer. The peel strength of the light redirecting film and the optical adhesive layer is greater than about 30 grams/inch. The average effective transmission of the optical stack is not less or is less than by no more than about 10% as compared to an optical stack that has the same construction except that no unitary discrete structure penetrates into the optical adhesive layer. | 01-03-2013 |
20130038939 | ANTIREFLECTIVE FILMS COMPRISING MICROSTRUCTURED SURFACE - The present invention concerns antireflective films comprising a high refractive index layer ( | 02-14-2013 |
20130039077 | LIGHT DIRECTING FILM - Light directing film is disclosed. The light directing film includes a first structured major surface and an opposing second major surface. The first structured major surface includes a plurality of unitary discrete structures. Each unitary discrete structure includes a light directing portion that is primarily for directing light and includes a plurality of first side facets. Each first side facet makes an angle with the plane of the light directing film in a range from about 35 degrees to about 55 degrees. Each light directing portion also includes a first base that is defined by the plurality of first side facets and has a first minimum dimension. Each light directing portion also has a first maximum height. Each unitary discrete structure also includes a bonding portion that is primarily for bonding the light directing film to a surface. The bonding portion is disposed on and between the plurality of first side facets and includes a plurality of second side facets. Each second side facet makes an angle with the plane of the light directing film greater than about 70 degrees. The bonding portion also includes a second base that is defined by the plurality of second side facets and has a second minimum dimension less than about 10% of the first minimum dimension. The bonding portion also has a second maximum height. The ratio of the second maximum height to the second minimum dimension is at least about 1.5. | 02-14-2013 |
20130070341 | LIGHT REDIRECTING FILM AND DISPLAY SYSTEM INCORPORATING SAME - Optical films for redirecting light are described, and optical systems, such as display systems, incorporating such optical films are described. | 03-21-2013 |
20130236697 | MICROSTRUCTURED ARTICLES COMPRISING NANOSTRUCTURES AND METHOD - The present invention concerns microstructured articles comprising nanostructures such an antiglare films, antireflective films, as well as microstructured tools and methods of making microstructured articles. | 09-12-2013 |
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20090029405 | LARGE STOKE SHIFT NIR DYES - A compound of the following formula: | 01-29-2009 |
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20140134107 | COMPOUNDS, PROBES, AND METHODS OF SYNTHESIS AND METHODS OF IMAGING COX-2-ASSOCIATED DISEASES - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for a compound, methods of making a compound, a probe, methods of making a probe, pharmaceutical compositions including a probe or a compound, methods of using a probe, methods of imaging, diagnosing, localizing, monitoring, and/or assessing a disease (e.g., cancer, diseases caused by inflammation (e.g., arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and the like)), and the like, and/or related biological events using a probe, kit for imaging, diagnosing, localizing, monitoring, and/or assessing a disease, and/or related biological events, using a probe, and the like. | 05-15-2014 |
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20090000968 | Innovative packaging for consumer product - A package for containing an oral sensorial product includes a packet having a shaped front sheet having a raised inner portion and a resealable back sheet. The raised inner portion has at least one recess adapted to receive a product. The resealable back sheet peels away from the shaped front sheet without damaging either the shaped front sheet or the back sheet. | 01-01-2009 |
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20090065383 | Package with tray enclosure - Provided is a pocket-sized container for holding a smokeless tobacco tray enclosure in an outer housing, including a front and a back. At least one locator fin is located on the bottom of the tray. At least one locator groove is located on the inside of the back. Preferably, one or more locator fins position and secure the tray within the back. Pins on the front fit into sockets in the back to secure the front and back together. | 03-12-2009 |
20110162984 | ADJACENT ARTICLE PACKAGE FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS - An adjacent article package for holding a consumer product and a promotional product includes a combining sleeve formed from a blank. The first container can be a pack of cigarettes and the second container can be a small package containing promotional products such as smokeless tobacco products. The adjacent article package can be sized to be compatible with cigarette cartons, cigarette display racks, tax-stamping equipment and the like. | 07-07-2011 |
20130140199 | ADJACENT ARTICLE PACKAGE FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS - An adjacent article package for holding a consumer product and a promotional product includes a combining sleeve formed from a blank. The first container can be a pack of cigarettes and the second container can be a small package containing promotional products such as smokeless tobacco products. The adjacent article package can be sized to be compatible with cigarette cartons, cigarette display racks, tax-stamping equipment and the like. | 06-06-2013 |