Buchan
Amber Buchan, Overland Park, KS US
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20120173215 | Real-Time Predictive Simulation Modeling - Methods, systems, and computer storage media are provided for generating simulation graphs using real-time clinical data. A user may indicate one or more scenario variables to apply to an area of interest. A simulation graph is then generated that includes at least an indication of a scenario status. The scenario status indicates an expected result based on the one or more scenario variables selected by the user. The simulation graph may also include a baseline status indicating an expected result should no changes be made to a current environment. Multiple simulation graphs for varying areas of interest may be generated and compared to one another such that a user is able to quickly identify efficient solutions. | 07-05-2012 |
20150324504 | REAL-TIME PREDICTIVE SIMULATION MODELING - Methods, systems, and computer storage media are provided for generating simulation graphs using real-time clinical data. A user may indicate one or more scenario variables to apply to an area of interest. A simulation graph is then generated that includes at least an indication of a scenario status. The scenario status indicates an expected result based on the one or more scenario variables selected by the user. The simulation graph may also include a baseline status indicating an expected result should no changes be made to a current environment. Multiple simulation graphs for varying areas of interest may be generated and compared to one another such that a user is able to quickly identify efficient solutions. | 11-12-2015 |
Andrew Buchan, Aberdeen GB
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20130071191 | SUB-SEA APPARATUS AND OPERATING METHOD - Apparatus and method for handling a fluid-tight flange coupling between a first and a second conduit component while maintaining the fluid integrity of the coupling. The apparatus includes a gripping mechanism configured to straddle the flange coupling and grip both of the first and second conduit components. The gripping mechanism is mounted on a lifting frame able to bear the loadings upon the gripped components during a moving operation. The apparatus includes a base frame with a gripping mechanism to receive the flange coupling. The coupled components are gripped on each side of the flange coupling to maintain the fluid integrity of the flange coupling. | 03-21-2013 |
20130136542 | SUB-SEA APPARATUS AND OPERATING METHOD - Apparatus and method for overhauling a flanged coupling of joined conduit components including a gripping mechanism that straddles the flange-coupling and grips both flange-coupled components. The gripping mechanism is mounted on a lifting frame and bears the loadings upon the gripped tubular components during a moving operation. The apparatus also includes a collar sized to fit over the flange-coupling and located in spaced apart cradles supported on a base frame. The cradles are configured to receive the flange-coupled tubular components and position the collar for closure about the flange-coupling. The collar is provided with fasteners for closure of the collar about the flange-coupling, and a fastening mechanism operating the fasteners to secure the collar when closed about the flange-coupling. | 05-30-2013 |
Bryan E. Buchan, Austin, TX US
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20150161919 | ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING LABEL - Provided is a shielding label comprising: a shield layer; a cover layer disposed on a first side of the shield layer, and a removable adhesive layer disposed on at least a portion of a second side of the shield layer, wherein the shield layer provides electro-magnetic shielding characteristics so as to prevent the exchange of data between an RFID article adjacent the shielding label and an external device when the component is located in the read range of the external device. | 06-11-2015 |
Glenn Buchan, Grand Junction, CO US
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20110239352 | Selectively Feltable Garment - Garments are provided that include feltable fibers in selected areas to provide high durability. Garments are manufactured with feltable fibers is selected areas, such as high wear or high impact areas, and are then subjected to the felting (or fulling) process to produce a garment having partially felted fibers on the selected areas. Such a garment may be a sock with felted areas selected in the heel and toe areas. Such socks have enhanced resistance to wear in these high wear areas, and therefore are useable for longer periods of time for the user of the sock. | 10-06-2011 |
20130133127 | SELECTIVELY FELTABLE GARMENT - Garments are provided that include feltable fibers in selected areas to provide high durability. Garments are manufactured with feltable fibers is selected areas, such as high wear or high impact areas, and are then subjected to the felting (or fulling) process to produce a garment having partially felted fibers on the selected areas. Such a garment may be a sock with felted areas selected in the heel and toe areas. Such socks have enhanced resistance to wear in these high wear areas, and therefore are useable for longer periods of time for the user of the sock. | 05-30-2013 |
Glenn Stuart Buchan, Otago NZ
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20110300229 | TREATING OR PREVENTING ROTAVIRUS INFECTION - Use of one or more of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), high CLA milk fat, or one or more bovine milk lipid compositions to treat or prevent rotavirus infection. | 12-08-2011 |
Iain Edward Buchan, Manchester GB
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20120191749 | DATA SELECTION - A method of selecting data, the method comprising, receiving data indicating a first requirement and identifying first records stored in a first database. The first records relate to first data subjects and the identification is based upon the first requirement. The first data subjects cannot be identified from the records of the first database. Second records are identified, the second records being stored in a second database and relating to the first data subjects. The first data subjects can be identified from the identified records of the second database. Each of the second records corresponds to a respective one of the first records, and the identification of the second records is based upon the first requirement. | 07-26-2012 |
John Charles Augustus David Buchan, Norfolk GB
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20080208482 | Display Producing System - A system for producing a display of the DNA identity of an individual comprises means for inputting a plurality of numbers and/or letters obtained through an individual's DNA analysis which are representative of a plurality of DNA loci; means for correlating inputted numbers and/or letters with predetermined colours; and means for producing a display with an array of coloured regions representative of each DNA locus and positioning said coloured regions in the same location of the display for each individual for which a display is produced. | 08-28-2008 |
John S. Buchan, Fort Worth, TX US
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20090007765 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LAUNCHING A VEHICLE - An apparatus for launching a vehicle includes a bag and an inflator in fluid communication with the bag, the inflator configured to generate a gas to inflate the bag. The apparatus is operable to launch the vehicle. A method for launching a vehicle includes the step of providing an apparatus for launching the vehicle, the apparatus comprising a bag and an inflator in fluid communication with the bag. The method further includes the step of activating the inflator, such that a gas flows from the inflator, and the step of inflating the bag with the gas to launch the vehicle. | 01-08-2009 |
20100064926 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INHIBITING INADVERTENT INITIATION OF A MUNITION - A device for inhibiting inadvertent initiation of a munition includes a sorbing refrigeration device adapted to at least partially surround an energetic material of the munition. A container includes an energetic material and a sorbing refrigeration device at least partially surrounding the energetic material. A method for inhibiting an inadvertent initiation of a munition includes cooling an energetic material of the munition by sorption refrigeration. | 03-18-2010 |
Kerry Therese Buchan, Otago NZ
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20110300229 | TREATING OR PREVENTING ROTAVIRUS INFECTION - Use of one or more of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), high CLA milk fat, or one or more bovine milk lipid compositions to treat or prevent rotavirus infection. | 12-08-2011 |
Martha S. Buchan, Lincolnshire, IL US
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20090030856 | Expert Systems as a Method of Delivering Diagnostic, Problem Solving, and Training Technical Services to Customers - An expert system may be utilized for providing and receiving interactive, computer-implemented support services related to chemical processing units. The expert system may include a knowledge base that contains information coded in the form of rules, decision trees, and logic and a database that stores and handles various types of information related to the expert system. A query component receives a query that may be a problem, a performance issue, or a training request selected from a list or diagram or otherwise generated by a customer. An answer component utilizes the knowledge base, the database, an external database, and/or an expert to provide one or more answers to the query. A question and answer session may be initiated by the expert system in order to gain further information and detail related to the query. Supplemental information and the identified answers may be provided to the customer. | 01-29-2009 |
Martin Buchan, Perth AU
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20150176346 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WIRELINE INTERVENTION IN A SUBSEA WELL FROM A FLOATING VESSEL - A method for wireline intervention in subsea well from a floating vessel. | 06-25-2015 |
Nicholas I. Buchan, San Jose, CA US
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20140084137 | SWITCHABLE SUBSTRATES FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO ENHANCEMENT APPLICATIONS - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus relating to implementations of a switchable substrate that can be used in an imaging device. In one aspect, the switchable substrate includes a plurality of pixels, with each pixel having at least one switchable element. The switchable element can be switched between a first optical state and a second optical state. In the first optical state, a first spectral band of broadband light is reflected from the switchable element while a second spectral band is transmitted through the switchable element. In the second optical state, the first spectral band of the broadband light is transmitted through the switchable element while the second spectral band is reflected from the switchable element. | 03-27-2014 |
20140267756 | Microbolometer supported by glass substrate - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for forming microbolometers on glass substrates. In one aspect, the formation of microbolometers on glass substrates can reduce the size and cost of the resultant array and associated circuitry. In one aspect, a portion of the measurement and control circuitry can be formed by thin-film deposition on the glass substrate, while sensitive measurement and control circuitry can be formed on ancillary CMOS substrates. In one aspect, the microbolometers may be packaged using a variety of techniques, including a wafer-level packaging process or a pixel-level packaging process. | 09-18-2014 |
20160097681 | Microbolometer supported by glass substrate - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for forming microbolometers on glass substrates. In one aspect, the formation of microbolometers on glass substrates can reduce the size and cost of the resultant array and associated circuitry. In one aspect, a portion of the measurement and control circuitry can be formed by thin-film deposition on the glass substrate, while sensitive measurement and control circuitry can be formed on ancillary CMOS substrates. In one aspect, the microbolometers may be packaged using a variety of techniques, including a wafer-level packaging process or a pixel-level packaging process. | 04-07-2016 |
Nicholas Ian Buchan, San Jose, CA US
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20120090757 | FABRICATION OF TOUCH, HANDWRITING AND FINGERPRINT SENSOR - Fabrication methods for combined sensor devices include substantially transparent substrates and materials to increase the optical performance of underlying displays. A substantially transparent elastomeric material may be disposed between the substantially transparent substrates. Some fabrication processes utilize flexible substrates for at least a portion of the sensor device, and lend themselves to roll-to-roll processing for low cost. | 04-19-2012 |
20120092127 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL INPUT DEVICE FOR AUTHENTICATION AND SECURITY APPLICATIONS - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for a combined sensor device. In some implementations, the combined sensor device may enable a single touchscreen to perform additional functions such as handwriting input and fingerprint recognition. In some implementations, these multiple features allow increased security through user authentication, and allow better capture of handwriting and a more interactive approach to user interfaces. A handheld mobile device such as a cell phone with the combined sensor device can enable an array of applications, such as using the mobile device as a gateway for user authentication to enable transactions and physical access; using the handwriting input function for signature recognition and transmittal for transaction applications; and/or using the handwriting input feature to automatically capture notes and other documents of students in an academic setting or employees in a corporate setting. | 04-19-2012 |
20120092293 | CONTROLLER ARCHITECTURE FOR COMBINATION TOUCH, HANDWRITING AND FINGERPRINT SENSOR - A separate control system may be configured for a combined sensor device. Alternatively, at least part of the control system may be included in another device, such as a processor of a mobile device. Software for handwriting, touch and fingerprint detection may be included in the control system. Low, medium and high resolution may be obtained with a single combined sensor device by scanning a subset of the sensels, or by aggregating lines or columns. Power consumption may be reduced by aggregating sensor pixels (or rows or columns) electrically using the controller, so that they perform as a low power small array until higher resolution with a larger array is needed. Power consumption may be reduced by turning off portions or all of the sensor device, turning off parts of the control system, and/or employing first-level screening at a reduced frame rate. | 04-19-2012 |
20120092294 | COMBINATION TOUCH, HANDWRITING AND FINGERPRINT SENSOR - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus implementations of a display device with a cover glass apparatus that serves as a single or multi-touch sensor, as a handwriting (or note capture) input device, and in some configurations as a fingerprint sensor. Sensor functionality and resolution can be tailored to specific locations on the cover glass apparatus. In some such implementations, the area in which the fingerprint sensing elements are located may provide not only fingerprint detection, but also handwriting and touch functionality. In some other implementations, the fingerprint sensor may be segregated into a separate, high-resolution zone that only provides fingerprint functionality. | 04-19-2012 |
20120092324 | TOUCH, HANDWRITING AND FINGERPRINT SENSOR WITH ELASTOMERIC SPACER LAYER - Use of a compliant, elastomeric layer between upper and lower substrates of the combination sensor can increase the sensitivity to applied pressure or force from a stylus, while increasing the lateral resolution for a given sensel pitch. The elastomeric material may have an index of refraction that is substantially similar to that of the upper and lower substrates. The elastomeric material may include open regions for the inclusion of force-sensitive resistors. With careful selection of the elastomeric and FSR materials, the loss of transmissivity that can accompany air gaps can be minimized. | 04-19-2012 |
20120092350 | WRAPAROUND ASSEMBLY FOR COMBINATION TOUCH, HANDWRITING AND FINGERPRINT SENSOR - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for a combined sensor device. In some implementations, a combined sensor device includes a wrap-around configuration wherein an upper flexible substrate has patterned conductive material on an extended portion to allow routing of signal lines, electrical ground, and power. One or more integrated circuits or passive components, which may include connecting sockets, may be mounted onto the flexible layer to reduce cost and complexity. Such implementations may eliminate a flex cable and may allow a bezel-less configuration. | 04-19-2012 |
20120234093 | MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM DEVICE INCLUDING A METAL PROOF MASS AND A PIEZOELECTRIC COMPONENT - This disclosure provides systems, apparatus, and devices and methods of fabrication for electromechanical devices. In one implementation, an apparatus includes a metal proof mass and a piezoelectric component as part of a MEMS device. Such apparatus can be particularly useful for MEMS gyroscope devices. For instance, the metal proof mass, which may have a density several times larger than that of silicon, is capable of reducing the quadrature and bias error in a MEMS gyroscope device, and capable of increasing the sensitivity of the MEMS gyroscope device. | 09-20-2012 |
20130050155 | GLASS AS A SUBSTRATE MATERIAL AND A FINAL PACKAGE FOR MEMS AND IC DEVICES - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for glass packaging of integrated circuit (IC) and electromechanical systems (EMS) devices. In one aspect, a glass package may include a glass substrate, a cover glass, one or more devices encapsulated between the glass substrate and the cover glass, and bond pads configured to attach to a flexible connector and in electrical communication with an encapsulated device. In some implementations, a flexible connector may be used to electrically connect a device within the glass package to an electrical component, such as an integrated circuit (IC) device or PCB, outside the glass package. | 02-28-2013 |
20130278542 | TOUCHSCREEN WITH BRIDGED FORCE-SENSITIVE RESISTORS - A touch sensor may include a digital resistive touch (DRT) sensor architecture that is substantially free of air gaps. The DRT touch sensor may include a layer of force-sensitive resistor (FSR) material on an array of row and column electrodes. The electrodes may be formed on a substantially transparent substrate. Near the intersection of each row and column, one or more thin transparent patterned conductive bridges may be situated above the FSR. The conductive bridges may be configured for electrical connection with row and column electrodes when force is applied to the conductive bridge or surface of the touch sensor. Some touch sensors may include both DRT and projected capacitive touch (PCT) functionality. | 10-24-2013 |
20140352440 | ULTRASONIC SENSOR WITH BONDED PIEZOELECTRIC LAYER - This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus related to an ultrasonic sensor for detecting ultrasonic energy. In some implementations, the ultrasonic sensor includes a piezoelectric receiver layer bonded with an adhesive to an array of pixel circuits disposed on a substrate, each pixel circuit in the array including at least one thin film transistor (TFT) element and having a pixel input electrode electrically coupled to the pixel circuit. Methods of forming ultrasonic sensors include bonding piezoelectric receiver layers to TFT arrays. | 12-04-2014 |
20140354596 | DISPLAY WITH PERIPHERALLY CONFIGURED ULTRASONIC BIOMETRIC SENSOR - Various techniques and apparatuses are disclosed that provide for pixelated display modules that integrate an ultrasonic fingerprint or biometric sensing capability. In some implementations, the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and the display components of the display module may share a common backplane. In some implementations, the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor may share a flex cable with other components in the display module. In some implementations, the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor may leverage conductive traces on a cover glass used to provide for touch input to the display module. | 12-04-2014 |
20150241393 | Ultrasonic Authenticating Button - Embodiments of an ultrasonic button and methods for using the ultrasonic button are disclosed. In one embodiment, an ultrasonic button may include an ultrasonic transmitter configured to transmit an ultrasonic wave, a piezoelectric receiver layer configured to receive a reflected wave of the ultrasonic wave, a platen layer configured to protect the ultrasonic transmitter and the piezoelectric receiver layer, a first matching layer configured to match an acoustic impedance of the platen layer with an acoustic impedance of ridges of a finger, and an ultrasonic sensor array configured to detect the finger using the reflected wave. | 08-27-2015 |
Peter James Buchan, Johannesburg ZA
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20080217258 | Treatment of water - A method of treating water includes introducing a chemical dispenser containing a water treatment substance, into a body of water so that the dispenser is located at a first level in the water. Water enters the dispenser through an aperture with the water coming into contact with the water treatment substance, and an active ingredient thus being released into the water. Active ingredient is thereby dispersed into the body of water at the first level. The dispensing of active ingredient into the body of water at the first level is continued for a period of time. Thereafter, the dispenser is allowed to rise to a second higher level in the body of water. For a further period of time, active ingredient is dispensed from the dispenser into the body of water at the second level. | 09-11-2008 |
20150217241 | DISPENSERS - The invention provides a dispenser to dispense, in operation, particulate, soluble chemical agent, by dissolution, from a compacted or compressed harm thereof, into liquid that flows along a flow path. The dispenser comprises a body defining a liquid treatment chamber, an inlet to the liquid treatment chamber, through which inlet feed liquid can, in operation, continuously be ted into the treatment chamber, and an outlet from the treatment chamber, through which outlet product liquid, containing dissolved chemical agent can, in operation, continuously leave the treatment chamber. The dispenser is configured such that a chemical agent artefact comprising the particulate, soluble chemical agent in a compacted or compressed form is arrangeable in the dispenser, in use in a predetermined position in which the artefact is exposed to or accessible from inside of the treatment chamber only along a liquid contact surface provided by part of an outer surface thereof, which part extends along an artefact access plane defined in the dispenser in use at the predetermined position, such that liquid which is fed to the treatment chamber through the inlet, in operation, can contact the artefact only along the liquid contact surface and necessarily by passing across the artefact access plane. | 08-06-2015 |
Robert Buchan, Aberdeen GB
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20140000903 | BALL VALVE ASSEMBLY | 01-02-2014 |
Robert S. Buchan, Aberdeen GB
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20080230229 | Method of Running a Tubing Hanger and Internal Tree Cap Simultaneously - During the completion of a subsea horizontal tree, a tubing hanger and internal tree cap are run together with the same running tool and running string. The running tool has a linking assembly that connects the tree cap to the tubing hanger during running, retrieval, or workover, so that the tree cap supports the weight of the tubing hanger and string of tubing. The linking assembly can be retrieved with the running tool or retrieved on wireline through the running string. | 09-25-2008 |
20090071656 | METHOD OF RUNNING A TUBING HANGER AND INTERNAL TREE CAP SIMULTANEOUSLY - An assembly for the completion of a subsea horizontal tree that includes a tubing hanger, an internal tree cap, and a running tool. | 03-19-2009 |
Robert Samuel Buchan, Aberdeen GB
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20130214189 | BALL VALVE ENCLOSURE AND DRIVE MECHANISM - A ball valve assembly includes an enclosure for supporting the ball valve during actuation. In one embodiment, the enclosure can be a split enclosure, and can have trunnion support apertures for engaging trunnions on the ball valve. In one embodiment, a pair of link arms are used to transfer force from a pair of actuation members to the ball valve. The link arms can be located in a recess on the actuation members, such the actuation members and the face of the trunnions define a cavity to enclose and protect the link arms. | 08-22-2013 |
Rodney Bruce Buchan, Mossel Bay ZA
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20100089148 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE PROTECTION OF INTERNAL FILTERS OF A LTFT SLURRY BUBBLE REACTOR - The invention provides a method for the protection of internal filters of a LTFT slurry bubble reactor. The method includes the step of activating an emergency back-flush procedure during low slurry level conditions and/or during increasing temperature of an internal filter. | 04-15-2010 |
Stuart M. Buchan, Bellevue, WA US
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20080210820 | AIRCRAFT FLOOR AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to aircraft floor assemblies and to methods for their assembly. In one embodiment, an aircraft comprises at least one fuselage section and at least one floor section. At least one system component is installed to the floor section prior to installation of the floor section in the fuselage of the aircraft. In another embodiment, a floor section adapted to be installed in an aircraft includes at least one system component installed to the floor section while it is outside of the aircraft. In yet another embodiment, a method is disclosed for assembling an aircraft. The method comprises installing at least one system component to a floor section, and installing the floor section into a fuselage section of the aircraft. | 09-04-2008 |
Zachary A. Buchan, Indianapolis, IN US
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20120329788 | METALLOENZYME INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS - The instant invention describes compounds having metalloenzyme modulating activity, and methods of treating diseases, disorders or symptoms thereof mediated by such metalloenzymes. | 12-27-2012 |
20130005752 | METALLOENZYME INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS - The instant invention describes compounds having metalloenzyme modulating activity, and methods of treating diseases, disorders or symptoms thereof mediated by such metalloenzymes. | 01-03-2013 |
20140288107 | METALLOENZYME INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS - The instant invention describes compounds having metalloenzyme modulating activity, and methods of treating diseases, disorders or symptoms thereof mediated by such metalloenzymes. | 09-25-2014 |
Zachary A. Buchan, Zionsville, IN US
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20150291557 | METALLOENZYME INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS AS FUNGICIDES - The instant invention describes compounds of Formula I having metalloenzyme modulating activity, and methods of treating diseases, disorders or symptoms thereof mediated by such metalloenzymes. | 10-15-2015 |
20150291632 | METALLOENZYME INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS AS FUNGICIDES - The instant invention describes compounds of Formula I having metalloenzyme modulating activity, and methods of treating diseases, disorders or symptoms thereof mediated by such metalloenzymes. | 10-15-2015 |
Zachary A. Buchan, Indianpolis, IN US
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20160102072 | FUNGICIDAL COMPOSITIONS - The instant invention describes tetrazole compounds having metalloenzyme modulating activity, and methods of treating diseases, disorders or symptoms thereof mediated by such metalloenzymes. | 04-14-2016 |