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20090303266 | SENSING OBJECTS FOR PRINTING - A printing apparatus including a conveyor capable of moving an object in a process direction, a drop ejection device, a sensor array that substantially spans the conveyor in a cross-process direction that is perpendicular to the process direction, the sensor array being configured to detect a position of the object in the process direction and cross-process direction, and a controller configured to receive position data about the object from the sensor array and to cause the drop ejection device to deposit fluid droplets on the object based on the position of the object on the conveyor. | 12-10-2009 |
20090322826 | INK JETTING - Among other things, for jetting ink, a first set of orifices of an apparatus are arranged to print at a first maximum resolution along a direction different from a process direction. A second set of orifices is coupled to the first set of orifices. The second set of orifices is arranged to print at a second maximum resolution lower than the first maximum resolution along a direction different from the process direction. | 12-31-2009 |
20090322830 | INK DELIVERY - Among other things, an apparatus for use in ink jetting includes a reservoir system including a reservoir to contain a volume of ink to be delivered to and jetted from at least two jetting assemblies onto a substrate in an ink jetting direction. The reservoir system is located adjacent to at least two of the jetting assemblies along the ink jetting direction. | 12-31-2009 |
20130229473 | Recirculation of ink - An apparatus includes an inkjet assembly having inkjet nozzles through each of which ink flows at a nominal flow rate as it is ejected from the nozzle onto a substrate. Ink is held under a nominal negative pressure associated with a characteristic of a meniscus of the ink in the nozzle when ejection of ink from the nozzle is not occurring. The apparatus includes recirculation flow paths, each flow path having a nozzle end at which it opens into one of the nozzles and another location spaced from the nozzle end that is to be subjected to a recirculation pressure lower than the nominal negative pressure so that ink is recirculated from the nozzle through the flow path at a recirculation flow rate. Each recirculation flow path has a fluidic resistance between the nozzle end and the other location such that a recirculation pressure at the nozzle end of the flow path that results from the recirculation pressure applied at the other location of the flow path is small enough so that any reduction in flow rate below the nominal flow rate when ink is being ejected is less than a threshold, or a change in the nominal negative pressure when ink is not being ejected is less than a threshold, or both. | 09-05-2013 |
20140240415 | Recirculation of ink - An apparatus includes an inkjet assembly having inkjet nozzles through each of which ink flows at a nominal flow rate as it is ejected from the nozzle onto a substrate. Ink is held under a nominal negative pressure associated with a characteristic of a meniscus of the ink in the nozzle when ejection of ink from the nozzle is not occurring. The apparatus includes recirculation flow paths, each flow path having a nozzle end at which it opens into one of the nozzles and another location spaced from the nozzle end that is to be subjected to a recirculation pressure lower than the nominal negative pressure so that ink is recirculated from the nozzle through the flow path at a recirculation flow rate. Each recirculation flow path has a fluidic resistance between the nozzle end and the other location such that a recirculation pressure at the nozzle end of the flow path that results from the recirculation pressure applied at the other location of the flow path is small enough so that any reduction in flow rate below the nominal flow rate when ink is being ejected is less than a threshold, or a change in the nominal negative pressure when ink is not being ejected is less than a threshold, or both. | 08-28-2014 |
20160052292 | Recirculation of Ink - An apparatus includes an inkjet assembly having inkjet nozzles through each of which ink flows at a nominal flow rate as it is ejected from the nozzle onto a substrate. Ink is held under a nominal negative pressure associated with a characteristic of a meniscus of the ink in the nozzle when ejection of ink from the nozzle is not occurring. The apparatus includes recirculation flow paths, each flow path having a nozzle end at which it opens into one of the nozzles and another location spaced from the nozzle end that is to be subjected to a recirculation pressure lower than the nominal negative pressure so that ink is recirculated from the nozzle through the flow path at a recirculation flow rate. Each recirculation flow path has a fluidic resistance between the nozzle end and the other location such that a recirculation pressure at the nozzle end of the flow path that results from the recirculation pressure applied at the other location of the flow path is small enough so that any reduction in flow rate below the nominal flow rate when ink is being ejected is less than a threshold, or a change in the nominal negative pressure when ink is not being ejected is less than a threshold, or both. | 02-25-2016 |
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20090041666 | Ophthalmic formulations of Amyloid-beta contrast agent and methods of use thereof - The invention provides ophthalmic formulations of Amyloid-β contrast agents. Also provided are methods of using such formulations in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease or a predisposition thereto as well as methods for the prognosis of Alzheimer's Disease. | 02-12-2009 |
20100122918 | OPHTHALMIC AND CONTACT LENS SOLUTION - An ophthalmic solution comprising a polyethoxylated glyceride in the range of 0.001 to about 10 percent by weight and a buffer agent. These solutions impart surprising comfort and wearability to contact lenses. At the same time the solutions provide good preservative capacity and do not increase protein deposit. | 05-20-2010 |
20110212885 | OPHTHALMIC AND CONTACT LENS SOLUTIONS CONTAINING PEPTIDES AS PRESERVATIVE - A method and a contact lens solution comprising 0.001 to 10 weight percent or a preservative enhancer chosen from the group consisting of: SEQ ID NO.1 and SEQ ID NO. 2; and at least 0.0001 weight percent of a preservative agent, and where the concentration of chloride in said solution is less than 0.2 percent by weight. | 09-01-2011 |
20120017806 | Ophthalmic and Contact Lens Solutions Using Low Molecular Weight Amines - The present invention relates to a lens care solution comprising:
| 01-26-2012 |
20120083534 | OPHTHALMIC AND CONTACT LENS SOLUTION - An ophthalmic solution comprising a polyethoxylated glyceride in the range of 0.001 to about 10 percent by weight and a buffer agent. These solutions impart surprising comfort and wearability to contact lenses. At the same time the solutions provide good preservative capacity and do not increase protein deposit. | 04-05-2012 |
20130079422 | OPHTHALMIC CONTACT LENS SOLUTIONS CONTAINING FORMS OF VITAMIN B - The present invention relates to improved ophthalmic solutions that employ select B vitamins; pyridoxine and its salts; and thiamine and its salts in order to more effectively preserve solutions and to reduce the degree to which cationic preservatives will deposit on contact lenses. Ophthalmic solutions are here understood to include contact lens treatment solutions, such as cleaners, soaking solutions, conditioning solutions and lens storage solutions, as well as wetting solutions and in-eye solutions for treatment of eye conditions. | 03-28-2013 |
20130228477 | OPHTHALMIC AND CONTACT LENS SOLUTIONS USING TRICINE - The present invention relates to a lens care solution having 0.001 to about 5 weight percent of a low molecular weight amine of the general formula: | 09-05-2013 |
20130233201 | OPHTHALMIC AND CONTACT LENS SOLUTIONS USING AN ALIPHATIC AMINO ALCOHOL - The present invention relates to a lens care solution having 0.001 to about 5 weight percent of a low molecular weight amine of the general formula: | 09-12-2013 |
20130233734 | OPHTHALMIC AND CONTACT LENS SOLUTIONS USING CARNITINE - The present invention relates to a lens care solution having 0.001 to about 5 weight percent of a low molecular weight amine of the general formula: | 09-12-2013 |
20130233740 | OPHTHALMIC AND CONTACT LENS SOLUTIONS USING BIS-TRIS - The present invention relates to a lens care solution having 0.001 to about 5 weight percent of a low molecular weight amine of the general formula: | 09-12-2013 |
20130237606 | OPHTHALMIC AND CONTACT LENS SOLUTIONS USING CHOLINE - The present invention relates to a lens care solution having 0.001 to about 5 weight percent of a low molecular weight amine of the general formula: | 09-12-2013 |
20140093472 | L-HISTIDINE IN OPHTHALMIC SOLUTIONS - The invention relates to an aqueous ophthalmic solution comprising 0.00001 to about 10.0 percent by weight L-histidine, 0.0001 to 3.0 percent by weight hydrogen peroxide, and optionally 0.1 to 500 parts per million of a preservative that provides superior preservative efficacy especially as against fungal microbes. These solutions may be employed in various ways including cleaning contact lenses, rinsing lenses while in the eye, storing lenses and in delivering active pharmaceutical agents to the eye. | 04-03-2014 |
20140163113 | OPHTHALMIC AND CONTACT LENS SOLUTIONS USING CHOLINE - The present invention relates to a lens care solution having 0.001 to about 5 weight percent of a low molecular weight amine of the general formula: | 06-12-2014 |
20150118163 | Methods of Preparing Ophthalmic Formulations and Uses of Same - The present invention relates to a process for preparing an ointment comprising subjecting a mixture of a fluorescent molecular rotor compound, mineral oil, and grinding media to ball milling agitation and combining this mixture with a hydrophobic vehicle for an ointment. The invention also relates to an ophthalmic formulation comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a compound of the following structural Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: | 04-30-2015 |
20150225579 | OPHTHALMIC AND CONTACT LENS SOLUTIONS USING AN ALIPHATIC AMINO ALCOHOL - The present invention relates to a lens care solution having 0.001 to about 5 weight percent of a low molecular weight amine of the general formula: | 08-13-2015 |
20150369970 | OPHTHALMIC AND CONTACT LENS SOLUTIONS USING CARNITINE - The present invention relates to a lens care solution having 0.001 to about 5 weight percent of a low molecular weight amine of the general formula: | 12-24-2015 |
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20120121619 | CYTOKINE BIOMARKERS AS PREDICTIVE BIOMARKERS OF CLINICAL RESPONSE FOR GLATIRAMER ACETATE - A method for treating a human subject afflicted with multiple sclerosis or a single clinical attack consistent with multiple sclerosis with a pharmaceutical composition comprising glatiramer acetate and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, comprising the steps of determining whether the human subject is a glatiramer acetate responder by evaluating a biomarker selected from the group consisting of IL-17 concentration, TNF-α concentration, IL-2 concentration and IFN-γ concentration, or a combination thereof, in the blood of the human subject and administering the pharmaceutical composition comprising glatiramer acetate and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier to the human subject only if the human subject is identified as a glatiramer acetate responder. | 05-17-2012 |
20140294899 | CYTOKINE BIOMARKERS AS PREDICTIVE BIOMARKERS OF CLINICAL RESPONSE FOR GLATIRAMER ACETATE - A method for treating a human subject afflicted with multiple sclerosis or a single clinical attack consistent with multiple sclerosis with a pharmaceutical composition comprising glatiramer acetate and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, comprising the steps of determining whether the human subject is a glatiramer acetate responder by evaluating a biomarker selected from the group consisting of IL-17 concentration, TNF-α concentration, IL-2 concentration and IFN-γ concentration, or a combination thereof, in the blood of the human subject and administering the pharmaceutical composition comprising glatiramer acetate and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier to the human subject only if the human subject is identified as a glatiramer acetate responder. | 10-02-2014 |
20150241446 | CYTOKINE BIOMARKERS AS PREDICTIVE BIOMARKERS OF CLINICAL RESPONSE FOR GLATIRAMER ACETATE - A method for treating a human subject afflicted with multiple sclerosis or a single clinical attack consistent with multiple sclerosis with a pharmaceutical composition comprising glatiramer acetate and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, comprising the steps of determining whether the human subject is a glatiramer acetate responder by evaluating a biomarker selected from the group consisting of IL-17 concentration, TNF-α concentration, IL-2 concentration and IFN-γ concentration, or a combination thereof, in the blood of the human subject and administering the pharmaceutical composition comprising glatiramer acetate and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier to the human subject only if the human subject is identified as a glatiramer acetate responder. | 08-27-2015 |
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20090252134 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A MOBILE, BROADBAND, ROUTABLE INTERNET - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a mobile broadband routable internet (MBRI) providing for carrier-grade, networked, broadband, IP-routable communication among a plurality of mobile devices, where the mobile devices may represent a plurality of nodes that are linked together through a mobile ad-hoc network (MANET). Mobile devices may operate as peers in a peer-to-peer network, with full IP routing capabilities enabled within each mobile device, thereby allowing routing of IP-based traffic, including deployment of applications, to the mobile device without need for infrastructure conventionally required for mobile ad hoc networks, such as cellular telephony infrastructure. Full IP-routing to mobile devices may allow seamless integration to the fixed Internet, such as through fixed or mobile access points, such as for backhaul purposes. Thus, the MBRI may function as a standalone mobile Internet, without connection to the fixed Internet, or as an IP-routable extension of another network, whether it be the Internet, a local area network, a wide area network, a cellular network, a personal area network, or some other type of network that is capable of integration with an IP-based network. | 10-08-2009 |
20110164527 | ENHANCED WIRELESS AD HOC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES - Enhancements are disclosed for wireless ad hoc networking including optimized wireless routing, multicast routing, quick network entry, use of contention domains and node weighting for improved time slot scheduling, and the like. Quality of service may be supported at each node and within scheduling algorithms across a group of nodes in order to provide a number of service levels to network users according to traffic type or the like. These and other enhancements may be used individually or in combination to improve operation of a wireless ad hoc network and support scalability, routing, traffic management, quality of service delivery, and other features. | 07-07-2011 |
20110164546 | VEHICULAR MOBILITY VECTOR BASED ROUTING - Enhancements are disclosed to improve communications within a wireless ad hoc network for mobile nodes. Mobile nodes may move at a speed where benefit may be seen from anticipating where the node will be in the future. Routing is described which estimates the location where the next communication will take place and packets are sent to one or more corresponding locations. Various other described techniques provide for enhanced wireless communications. | 07-07-2011 |
20120106428 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A MOBILE, BROADBAND, ROUTABLE INTERNET - In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a mobile broadband routable internet (MBRI) providing for carrier-grade, networked, broadband, IP-routable communication among a plurality of mobile devices, where the mobile devices may represent a plurality of nodes that are linked together through a mobile ad-hoc network (MANET). Mobile devices may operate as peers in a peer-to-peer network, with full IP routing capabilities enabled within each mobile device, thereby allowing routing of IP-based traffic, including deployment of applications, to the mobile device without need for infrastructure conventionally required for mobile ad hoc networks, such as cellular telephony infrastructure. Full IP-routing to mobile devices may allow seamless integration to the fixed Internet, such as through fixed or mobile access points, such as for backhaul purposes. Thus, the MBRI may function as a standalone mobile Internet, without connection to the fixed Internet, or as an IP-routable extension of another network, whether it be the Internet, a local area network, a wide area network, a cellular network, a personal area network, or some other type of network that is capable of integration with an IP-based network. | 05-03-2012 |
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20160120589 | RF OUTPUT STAGE SWITCHING MECHANISM - An electrosurgical unit including a radio frequency generator configured to generate electrosurgical energy. The radio frequency generator includes a first receptacle configured to electrically couple with an electrosurgical hand piece configured to deliver bipolar radiofrequency energy. A second receptacle is included and configured to electrically couple with an electrosurgical hand piece configured to deliver monopolar radiofrequency energy. The radiofrequency generator includes a relay circuit configured to allow simultaneous radiofrequency energy delivery to the electrosurgical hand pieces in the first receptacle and the second receptacle. | 05-05-2016 |
20160120590 | FINGERSWITCH CIRCUITRY TO REDUCE RF LEAKAGE CURRENT - An electrosurgical unit having detection circuitry for reducing radiofrequency leakage current in an electrosurgical unit. The electrosurgical unit includes a radiofrequency generator configured to generate electrosurgical energy, the radiofrequency generator including a detection circuit having a resistor ladder and an isolation transformer in electrical communication with the resistor ladder. The detection circuit is configured to detect a change in impedance across the isolation transformer and correlate the change in impedance to one of a plurality of predetermined energy thresholds. | 05-05-2016 |
20160120591 | POWER MONITORING CIRCUITRY AND METHOD FOR REDUCING LEAKAGE CURRENT IN RF GENERATORS - An electrosurgical unit having power monitoring circuitry for reducing leakage current in an electrosurgical unit. The electrosurgical unit includes a power source configured to produce direct current, an RF waveform generator configured to convert the direct current into an RF signal, a voltage sensor configured to measure DC input voltage to the RF waveform generator, a current sensor configured to measure output current feedback, and a processor. The processor is configured to estimate output voltage feedback based at least upon the measured DC input voltage and the measured output current feedback, and output a control signal to control the DC input voltage to the RF waveform generator, the control signal based at least upon the estimated output voltage and the output current feedback. | 05-05-2016 |
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20140183025 | Water Vapor Distillation Apparatus, Method and System - A fluid vapor distillation system. The system includes a control system for controlling a fluid vapor distillation apparatus including a blow down controller for controlling a blow down valve, a source flow controller for controlling a source flow valve, and a blow down level sensor in communication with a blow down controller and a source flow controller, the blow down level sensor sends signals related to the blow down level to the blow down controller and the source flow controller indicative of the blow down level, wherein the source flow controller actuates the source flow valve based at least on the blow down level sensor signals, and wherein the blow down controller actuates the blow down valve based at least on the blow down level sensor signals, whereby the blow down level and the source flow level are maintained using the blow down level sensor signals as input. | 07-03-2014 |
20140326592 | Water Vapor Distillation Apparatus, Method and System - A fluid vapor distillation system. The system includes a control system for controlling a fluid vapor distillation apparatus including a blow down controller for controlling a blow down valve, a source flow controller for controlling a source flow valve, and a blow down level sensor in communication with a blow down controller and a source flow controller, the blow down level sensor sends signals related to the blow down level to the blow down controller and the source flow controller indicative of the blow down level, wherein the source flow controller actuates the source flow valve based at least on the blow down level sensor signals, and wherein the blow down controller actuates the blow down valve based at least on the blow down level sensor signals, whereby the blow down level and the source flow level are maintained using the blow down level sensor signals as input. | 11-06-2014 |
20150030447 | CENTRIFUGALLY DRIVEN AERODYNAMIC ROTOR BLADE BRAKE ASSEMBLY - An aerodynamic brake assembly for use with an airfoil such as the blade of a wind turbine rotor comprises deployable upper and/or lower spoiler plates incorporated in or attached to the airfoil. The spoiler plates can deploy under the influence of centrifugal forces when the rotating airfoil or rotor blade reaches a pre-determined rotational speed. The aerodynamic brake assembly may be integrated within the airfoil or attached to the tip of the airfoil such that, when not deployed, the upper and lower spoiler plates have a profile that approximately conforms to the profile of the part of the airfoil to which it the brake assembly is attached. Thus in a non-deployed state, the spoiler plates have a non-detrimental effect on the performance of the airfoil, and may even contribute to its aerodynamic lift properties. A weighted arm linked to the spoiler plate mechanism can be held in position electromagnetically or by solenoid, until an electrical signal from a controller causes it to release, leading to deployment of the spoiler plates. Failsafe deployment of the spoiler plates can occur either upon loss of power to the mechanism, or when the centrifugal force associated with an overspeed condition of the rotor overcomes the holding force of the electromagnet or solenoid. | 01-29-2015 |
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20080272605 | Wind Power System - A system for capturing and converting and/or storing wind energy includes a vessel adapted to receive at least one wind machine for capturing wind and a device for converting wind energy to storable energy. A method of adapting a vessel, such as a surplus cargo ship or an oil tanker, for use as a offshore power generating system comprises equipping a vessel with devices for capturing a renewable energy source, positioning the vessel at sea to capture the renewable energy source, converting the renewable energy to a storable energy source, and storing the converted energy, and repositioning the vessel to capture further renewable energy or transport the stored, converted energy. | 11-06-2008 |
20130213289 | Structure and Method for Capturing and Converting Wind Energy At Sea - A system for capturing and converting and/or storing wind energy includes a vessel adapted to receive at least one wind machine for capturing wind and a device for converting wind energy to storable energy. A method of adapting a vessel, such as a surplus cargo ship or an oil tanker, for use as a offshore power generating system comprises equipping a vessel with devices for capturing a renewable energy source, positioning the vessel at sea to capture the renewable energy source, converting the renewable energy to a storable energy source, and storing the converted energy, and repositioning the vessel to capture further renewable energy or transport the stored, converted energy. | 08-22-2013 |