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20090025810 | MICRO-VORTEX GENERATOR - The present invention relates to a MEMS-based micro-oscillator which can generate specific vortical pattern in a micro-channel. The micro-vortex generator is composed of a suspended bridge with a gold-plated, rectangular flat-plate as the primary structure. When an AC current passed through the gold leads under an external magnetic field, the plate will oscillate due to Lorenz force, thereby generating micro-vortices. | 01-29-2009 |
20090093376 | Cellular microarray and its microfabrication method - A cellular microarray is disclosed, which has a substrate, multiple first conductive lines, multiple second conductive lines, and multiple PIREs arranged on the surface of the substrate in an array. Each PIRE includes multiple first ring-shaped electrodes, and multiple second ring-shaped electrodes. The first ring-shaped electrodes, and the second ring-shaped electrodes are located on the surface of the substrate alternately in each PIRE. Moreover, the outermost ring-shaped electrodes of any two adjacent feather-shaped electrodes are different. The disclosed cellular microarray can adhere the cells rapidly and uniformly, increase the output of manufacturing, and reduce the cost for manufacturing and application. | 04-09-2009 |
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20100062214 | Method for drilling micro-hole and structure thereof - Disclosed is a micro-hole structure and a method for forming the micro-hole. A working energy source is projected onto a predetermined drilling site on a first surface of a substrate for a given period of time so as to melt a portion of the substrate to form a working energy entering section until the working energy source penetrates through a second surface of the substrate to form a micro-hole. A melt formed by melting a portion of the substrate in the micro-hole next to the second surface is allowed to reflow in a direction opposite to the projection of the working energy source to thereby form a reflow section in the substrate. Further, a two or more stages emission of laser pulses is used to form the micro-hole to control the bore diameter of the micro-hole. | 03-11-2010 |
20100151560 | Compact disk based platform for separating and detecting immunomagnetic bead labeled cells - Disclosed is a disk based platform for separating and detecting cells that are labeled with immunomagnetic beads. A disk-like carrier board forms therein at least one flow channel structure, which includes an inner reservoir for receiving a sample fluid, an outer reservoir, and a plurality of micro flow channels arranged between and in fluid communication with the inner and outer reservoirs. When the disk-like carrier board spins, cells labeled with immunomagnetic beads are attracted by a magnetic attraction unit that is arranged above the disk-like carrier board and adjacent to the inner reservoir to thereby remain in the inner reservoir, and cells that are not so labeled are acted upon by a centrifugal force induced by the spinning of the disk-like carrier board to flow with the sample fluid from the inner reservoir through the micro flow channels into the outer reservoir. | 06-17-2010 |
20100227379 | Compact disk based system for separating immunomagnetic bead labeledparticulates and method thereof - Disclosed is a disk based system for separating at least two types of particulates contained in a sample fluid. The system includes a disk-like carrier board and a magnetic attraction unit. The disk-like carrier board forms at least one flow channel structure, which includes an inner reservoir, at least one separation chamber, and at least one outer reservoir arranged in sequence from a geometric center of the disk-like carrier board to an outer circumferential rim of the disk-like carrier board. A method of separation carried out with the system includes introducing the sample fluid into the inner reservoir and then rotating the disk-like carrier board to induce a centrifugal force. The sample fluid contains particulates that are labeled with immunomagnetic beads and the labeled particulates are attracted by the magnetic force generated by the magnetic attraction unit to retain in the inner reservoir or the separation chamber. Particulates not labeled with the immunomagnetic beads and contained in the sample fluid move with the sample fluid to the outer reservoir. | 09-09-2010 |
20120074108 | METHOD FOR DRILLING MICRO-HOLE AND STRUCTURE THEREOF - Disclosed is a micro-hole structure and a method for forming the micro-hole. A working energy source is projected onto a predetermined drilling site on a first surface of a substrate for a given period of time so as to melt a portion of the substrate to form a working energy entering section until the working energy source penetrates through a second surface of the substrate to form a micro-hole. A melt formed by melting a portion of the substrate in the micro-hole next to the second surface is allowed to reflow in a direction opposite to the projection of the working energy source to thereby form a reflow section in the substrate. Further, a two or more stages emission of laser pulses is used to form the micro-hole to control the bore diameter of the micro-hole. | 03-29-2012 |
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20110059500 | METHOD FOR SEPARATING IMMUNOMAGNETIC BEAD LABELED PARTICULATES - Disclosed is a method for separating immunomagnetic bead labeled particulates. A carrier board is formed with at least one flow channel structure, which includes an inner reservoir, an outer reservoir, and at least one micro flow channel in communication with the inner reservoir and the outer reservoir. The method includes labeling target particulates with immunomagnetic bead, introducing a sample fluid into the inner reservoir, and applying a magnetic force and a driving force, wherein the driving force drives the particulates not labeled with immunomagnetic bead to flow through the micro flow channel to the outer reservoir, while the magnetic force attracts the particulates labeled with the immunomagnetic bead to retain in the inner reservoir. The driving force may be centrifugal force, pressure, or surface tension. | 03-10-2011 |
20120024083 | DISK-BASED FLUID SAMPLE SEPARATION DEVICE - A disk-based fluid sample separation device including at least one air vent forming a part of a flow channel pattern on a microfluidic disk is disclosed. The fluid sample separation device is provided with an air vent sealing cover having at least through hole and is placed on the top surface of the disk. The air vent sealing cover is rotated with respect to the disk either at a first position or a second position. At the first position, the hole of the air vent sealing cover is in correspondence to the air vent of the flow channel pattern to control the sample liquid delivery. At the second position, the air vent of the flow channel pattern is closed. The flow channel pattern includes at least one sample storage reservoir, at least one sample processing reservoir, and at least one communication channel which is in fluid communication between the sample storage reservoir and the sample processing reservoir. In alternative, the status of the hole of the air vent sealing cover is controlled by a control unit. | 02-02-2012 |
20120039769 | DISK-BASED FLUID SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICE - A fluid sample collection device for a disk-based fluid separation system is disclosed. The disk-based separation system includes a compact microfluidic disk with at least one flow channel pattern formed on a side surface of the disk. At least one orifice is formed on an outflow boundary of the disk and is designed in fluid communication with the flow channel pattern through a communication channel. The fluid sample collection device includes at least one collection tube having an open end serving as a fluid receiving end and corresponding to the orifice of the disk with a distance. When the disk is rotated, at least a portion of fluid sample in a sample processing reservoir formed on the disk is delivered by centripetal force through the communication channel and the orifice, and finally the expelling fluid sample is collected in the collection tube. | 02-16-2012 |
20130287648 | DISK-BASED FLUID SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICE - A fluid sample collection device for a disk-based fluid separation system is disclosed. The disk-based separation system includes a compact microfluidic disk with at least one flow channel pattern formed on a side surface of the disk. At least one orifice is formed on an outflow boundary of the disk and is designed in fluid communication with the flow channel pattern through a communication channel. The fluid sample collection device includes at least one collection tube having an open end serving as a fluid receiving end and corresponding to the orifice of the disk with a distance. When the disk is rotated, at least a portion of fluid sample in a sample processing reservoir formed on the disk is delivered by centripetal force through the communication channel and the orifice, and finally the expelling fluid sample is collected in the collection tube. | 10-31-2013 |
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20130309649 | METHOD FOR RATING ELECTRONIC BOOK - A method for rating electronic books (e-books) is revealed. Acquire and save an e-book in a memory device. Set up a criterion that includes at least one standard value and a plurality of regions defined by the standard value. Compile at least one electronic label corresponding to the region by an input device and save the electronic label in the memory device. The electronic label is linked to at least one electronic page of the e-book so that the electronic label is displayed with the electronic page when the e-book is retrieved by a reading device. The present invention can be applied to rating, copyright notice, and classification of e-books. The electronic labels in visual or audio form show messages related to e-book rating, copyright notice and classification. | 11-21-2013 |
20130335428 | METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC DISPLAY OF SPREAD IN EBOOK - A method for automatic display of a spread in ebooks is revealed. The method includes several steps. First scan at least one paper book by a scanner to get at least one original page file with at least two original pages. Then execute a transcription suite in a computing device for transcribing the original page file into an e-book and write at least one spread event into at least one electronic page of the e-book by an input device. Next use a reader to read the e-book. The reader triggers the spread event while reading the electronic page written with the spread event. Thus the reader automatically retrieves and displays at least two electronic pages on a monitor of the reader simultaneously. Therefore the spread covering at least two electronic pages is automatically displayed on a monitor of the reader. | 12-19-2013 |
20140136950 | Method for Sharing and Tracking Comments on a Webpage - A method for sharing and tracking comments on a webpage comprises steps of reading a webpage via a first device reading a webpage, accessing at least one comment according to at least one piece of website information of the webpage from a second server or from at least one third device, and then displaying the webpage and the comment on the first device concurrently. Generating the comment includes steps of reading the webpage and generating the comment corresponding to the website information via a second device, and then applying the second server to save the comment and the website information. The present method allows users to share their comments corresponding to the webpage with each other and allows users to follow a specific webpage or a specific user's account and to manage a authorized user list. | 05-15-2014 |
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20100089328 | BIRD FEEDER - A miniature size bird feeder that includes a feed holder; a cap or cover over the feed holder; means for releasably attaching the cap or cover to the feed holder and an attachment means for supporting the feed holder. | 04-15-2010 |
20110067635 | BIRD FEEDER - A bird feeder that includes a bird feed holder having open top and bottom ends, a plurality of feeding ports disposed in a sidewall defining the holder, a plurality of perches each associated with an inlet of an associated feeding port and a removable base for engaging with the bottom end of the holder, the removable base having a closed position for sealing the bottom end of the holder so as to retain the bird feed therein and an open position in which the base is removed from the holder to enable access to the bottom end of the holder. One embodiment has a manually operated latch member supported by the base and supported for radial engagement so as to enable releasable securing of the removable base to the holder. In another embodiment a manually operated latch couples to a main body portion, the latch being supported for rotation with respect to the main body portion to releasably secure the base assembly to the housing. Also disclosed is a feeder support apparatus. | 03-24-2011 |
20110067710 | NIGHT TIME DENTAL PROTECTOR - A dental appliance for preventing the grinding of teeth associated with bruxism and including a bite tray that includes opposing first and second posterior sections for positioning between upper and lower posterior teeth of the wearer and anterior section disposed between the first posterior section and the second posterior section. The anterior section of the bite tray can have an arcuate curvature and a bite surface adapted to reflect the prevalent shape of a glenoid fossa. | 03-24-2011 |
20110067711 | NIGHT TIME DENTAL PROTECTOR - A dental appliance for preventing the teeth grinding associated with bruxism that includes a bite tray having opposing first and second posterior sections for positioning between upper and lower posterior teeth of the wearer and an anterior section disposed between the first and second posterior sections. The posterior sections can include a concave curvilinear surface, a convex curvilinear surface, and a tangential portion disposed between the concave curvilinear surface and the convex curvilinear surface that is adapted to reflect the curve of Wilson as found in a prevalent occlusal alignment. | 03-24-2011 |
20110308471 | BIRD FEEDER - A miniature size bird feeder that includes a feed holder; a cap or cover over the feed holder; means for releasably attaching the cap or cover to the feed holder and an attachment means for supporting the feed holder. | 12-22-2011 |
20120061421 | FLAVORING COMPONENT HOLDING DISPENSER FOR USE WITH CONSUMABLE BEVERAGES - A dispenser for a bottle that is adapted to contain a consumable beverage. The dispenser may be reusable to facilitate easy use and last minute selection of flavoring component for a consumable beverage. | 03-15-2012 |
20120082879 | PORTABLE PNEUMATIC CONTROLLER WITH REPLACEABLE BATTERY - A pneumatic controller assembly including a controller having a housing and an air pump in the housing. The housing has a recess and an annular input terminal in the recess. A battery for powering the air pump has a central axis and an annular output terminal extending around the central axis. The battery is adapted for receipt in the recess of the controller in a multiplicity of orientations of the battery about its central axis. The output terminal of the battery is shaped and positioned to make electrical contact with the input terminal of the controller to energize the controller without regard to the orientation of the battery about its central axis. | 04-05-2012 |
20130327788 | FLAVORING COMPONENT HOLDING DISPENSER FOR USE WITH CONSUMABLE BEVERAGES - A dispenser for a bottle that is adapted to contain a consumable beverage. The dispenser may be reusable to facilitate easy use and last minute selection of flavoring component for a consumable beverage. | 12-12-2013 |
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20090273850 | TECHNIQUES FOR STEERING AN OPTICAL BEAM - Reflectors having concave reflecting surfaces (e.g., parabolic reflectors) and electronically controlled beam steering elements are used for rapid, low-diversion, wide-angle, and precision steering of optical beams, including laser beams. | 11-05-2009 |
20110007407 | Techniques For Steering An Optical Beam - Reflectors having concave reflecting surfaces (e.g., parabolic reflectors) and electronically controlled beam steering elements are used for rapid, low-diversion, wide-angle and precision steering of optical beams, including laser beams. | 01-13-2011 |
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20120033082 | System and Method for Spatial Division Multiplexing Detection - A system and method for detecting and monitoring one or more targets uses surveillance monitors that are selectively aligned in pre-determined directions to form an integrated field of view (IFOV). The IFOV or portions thereof may be illuminated using a scanning laser beam. Information provided by the surveillance monitors is selectively processed in an order determined based on a pre-determined target search and monitoring algorithm. Embodiments are directed to increasing efficiency of detecting or monitoring targets and, in particular, multiple moving targets. | 02-09-2012 |
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20140040430 | Method and device for pushing internet information based on categorization, and computer storage medium - It is disclosed a method and device for pushing internet information based on categorization, and a computer storage medium. The method includes the following steps: when receiving a service request initiated by a micro-blog user, a server selects ( | 02-06-2014 |
20140101271 | Method and device for pushing network information based on location - Disclosed are a method and a device for pushing network information based on a location, which are used for solving the technical problem that an existing system is incapable of pushing network information based on a location. The present disclosure can effectively provide network information within a specific geographical region and drive a user to participate in network information activities, thereby improving the activity of the user to participate in network information interactions. Moreover, a recommendation engine based on a location facilitates the listening of more network information within the geographical region where a user is located, thereby forming a relationship chain with a good value, and further improving the activity of the user to participate in network information interactions. | 04-10-2014 |
20140164270 | Method, system and computer readable medium for recommending medium users - The present disclosure provides a method for recommending medium users, which may include: determining a group of first users required to be recommended according to ranking information of respective first users and a behaviour model of a second user; filtering the group of first users required to be recommended according to a user relationship chain of the second user or saturation information of the group of first users; recommending a first user of the filtered group of first users to the second user. The present disclosure also provides a system for recommending medium users. Through the method and system according to the present disclosure, medium users may be recommended in a fair and reasonable manner | 06-12-2014 |