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Allison Stocks, Somerville, MA US
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20150368817 | ANODE CATALYST SUITABLE FOR USE IN AN ELECTROLYZER - An anode catalyst suitable for use in an electrolyzer. The anode catalyst includes a support and a plurality of catalyst particles disposed on the support. The support may include a plurality of metal oxide or doped metal oxide particles. The catalyst particles, which may be iridium, iridium oxide, ruthenium, ruthenium oxide, platinum, and/or platinum black particles, may be arranged to form one or more aggregations of catalyst particles on the support. Each of the aggregations of catalyst particles may include at least 10 particles, wherein each of the at least 10 particles is in physical contact with at least one other particle. The support particles and their associated catalyst particles may be dispersed in a binder. | 12-24-2015 |
Allison N. Stocks, Medford, MA US
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20150088165 | Methods and Devices for Passing Sutures Around Anatomical Structures - Various exemplary methods and devices are provided for passing sutures around anatomical structures. In an exemplary embodiment, a suture delivery device is provided that includes a body portion having a suture delivery member disposed therein and configured to pass a suture around an anatomical structure. The suture delivery member can be movable between a retracted configuration in which the suture delivery member is disposed within the body portion and an advanced configuration in which the suture delivery member extends distally beyond the body portion and assumes an arcurate shape. The arcurate shape can correspond to a shape of the anatomical structure and can extend almost all of the way around the anatomical structure, for example at least around 270° of a circle, thus assisting a user in passing the suture around the anatomical structure without having to manually manipulate the suture delivery device at awkward angles around adjacent tissue. | 03-26-2015 |
Benjamin M. Stocks, Milwaukee, WI US
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20100008273 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TIME SYNCHRONIZED BEACON ENABLED WIRELESS PERSONAL AREA NETWORK COMMUNICATION - Systems and methods for network synchronization are included. For example, a method for network synchronization may include wirelessly communicating a beacon over a wireless personal area network, in which the beacon may include a beacon payload having a timestamp of a master clock for synchronization of a local clock of a device on the wireless personal area network. The method may also include receiving the beacon in the device, obtaining the timestamp from the beacon payload, and setting the local clock based on the timestamp of the master clock. Another beacon may also be communicated. The other beacon may include another beacon payload having a follow up message for synchronization of the local clock of the device. | 01-14-2010 |
Blair Taylor Stocks, Reston, VA US
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20120183510 | HIGH-THROUGHPUT CULTURE AND TRANSFER DEVICE AND METHOD - A method and device for creating hanging drop cell aggregates. The method and device includes a plurality of pegs that allow for high throughput culture of aggregates. Also disclosed are means of transferring formed aggregates to various destinations, such as well plates, scaffolding, tissues, or wounds. Use of the device permits aggregates to be prepared or created in larger quantities than current methods, and allows for them to be transferred more efficiently. | 07-19-2012 |
20160040111 | HIGH-THROUGHPUT CULTURE AND TRANSFER DEVICE AND METHOD - A method and device for creating hanging drop cell aggregates. The method and device includes a plurality of pegs that allow for high throughput culture of aggregates. Also disclosed are means of transferring formed aggregates to various destinations, such as well plates, scaffolding, tissues, or wounds. Use of the device permits aggregates to be prepared or created in larger quantities than current methods, and allows for them to be transferred more efficiently. | 02-11-2016 |
Bobby A. Stocks, Elm City, NC US
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20090064609 | Retrofit system for doors, windows and framed openings - By providing a plurality of supporting clips which are quickly and easily mounted to the existing molding of a doorway or window frame and are constructed for receiving and supportingly retaining elongated, longitudinally extending decorative panels which are formed from a wide variety of decorative and visually distinctive appearances, a retrofit decorative molding system is achieved which is capable of being quickly and easily installed to any desired existing frame assembly by any unskilled individual, without requiring the use of mitered corners, abutting junctures, nails, adhesives, and the like. In addition, corner forming elements are employed to complete the construction. Furthermore, disassembly or removal of the existing components is required. By employing the combination of the components of the present invention, any desired frame assembly can be quickly and easily retrofitted with a completely installed decorative molding system for enhancing the visual and aesthetic appeal of any room or building. | 03-12-2009 |
Cheryl Stocks, Londonderry, NH US
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20140172941 | CAPTURE, ANALYSIS, AND VISUALIZATION OF CONCURRENT SYSTEM AND NETWORK BEHAVIOR OF AN APPLICATION - A first capture system that captures network communication events related to an application, and a second capture system that captures internal processing events related to the application. A visualization system analyzes the data captured by each of the capture systems, synchronizes and correlates the data, and presents an integrated display of these communication and processing events. In a preferred embodiment, the communicated messages include an identifier of the application, and the processing components also associate an identifier of the application to each recorded processing event. To facilitate the integrated display of the events, the visualization system synchronizes the recorded communication and processing events to a common time base. | 06-19-2014 |
Colin Stocks, Crowborough GB
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20120035882 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IMBALANCE COMPENSATION - Provided are apparatus and methods for compensation of mechanical imbalance in a measurement apparatus, that provides options for increased accuracy and/or less expensive manufacture of a torsion balance. Orientation measurements are taken and an imbalance torque about the torsion spring's axis of rotation is determined, and used to calculate a compensation. The measurement apparatus of one embodiment includes a test body and a set of magnets for generating a first disturbing force on the test body in response to a paramagnetic gas. A conductor element in the magnetic field receives an electrical current that generates a second opposing force to the test body, under feedback control that varies the current until the test body achieves a balanced null position. The control signal required to achieve the fixed null position is measured. Corrections are then made for an imbalance mass by measuring the orientation of the apparatus relative to an acceleration or gravitational field and determining the imbalance torque resulting from the imbalance mass. Use of the invention can improve accuracy or reduce the cost of manufacture of a torsion balance, by enabling compensation for imbalances. | 02-09-2012 |
Colin G. Stocks, East Sussex GB
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20110304322 | Compact Paramagnetic Oxygen Sensor - An apparatus for the measurement of the magnetic susceptibility of a gas mixture comprises: a gas sample chamber ( | 12-15-2011 |
David Stocks, Fowlmere GB
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20160101887 | Syringe Labeling Device - A labeling device for a syringe that includes a first labeling subsystem adapted to print a first label having machine readable information and a second labeling subsystem adapted to print a second label having human readable information is disclosed. The first labeling subsystem includes a label applicator adapted to automatically apply the first label to a portion of the syringe. The first labeling subsystem includes a syringe clamp assembly that securely holds the syringe while the label applicator automatically applies a first label to the syringe. The second labeling subsystem includes a removal device adapted to automatically remove a backing material from the second label. | 04-14-2016 |
David Stocks, Dural AU
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20130136632 | MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRIC FAN - A mounting assembly for a ceiling fan, adapted to attach a rotating fan blade assembly to a ceiling suspension and electric motor assembly, said electric motor assembly including an electrical rotor and an electrical stator, said stator being horizontally disposed within said rotor and connected to said rotor via a double row angular ball bearing. | 05-30-2013 |
David Glen Stocks, New South Wales AU
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20110223029 | EXTRACTION FAN AND ROTOR - An extraction fan rotor including a hub and a plurality of vanes extending radially therefrom, wherein said vanes have an aerofoil profile in cross-section. | 09-15-2011 |
David J. Stocks, Melbourn GB
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20130103023 | LITZ WIRE BATTERY POWERED DEVICE - A medical instrument is disclosed. The medical instrument includes a housing and a handle for gripping by a user, an end effector coupled to the handle and having at least one electrical contact, a battery, and a radio frequency (RF) generation circuit coupled to and operated by the battery. The RF generation circuit is operable to generate an RF drive signal and to provide the RF drive signal to the at least one electrical contact, wherein the RF generation circuit is supported by the housing. The RF generation circuit includes a resonant circuit that includes at least one inductive element constructed of litz wire. | 04-25-2013 |
20130123776 | BATTERY SHUT-OFF ALGORITHM IN A BATTERY POWERED DEVICE - A medical instrument is disclosed. The medical instrument includes at least one electrical contact, a battery, a radio frequency (RF) generation circuit coupled to and operated by the battery and operable to generate an RF drive signal and to provide the RF drive signal to the at least one electrical contact, and a battery discharge circuit coupled to the battery. A processor is coupled to the battery discharge circuit and a memory is coupled to the processor. The memory stores machine executable instructions that when executed cause the processor to monitor activation of the RF generation circuit and disable the RF generation circuit when the RF drive signal is fired a predetermined number of times. The medical instrument may include an activation switch and/or a disposal switch supported by the housing. | 05-16-2013 |
20130131660 | BATTERY INITIALIZATION CLIP - A medical instrument is disclosed. The medical instrument includes a housing, a control lever rotatably coupled to the housing, at least one electrical contact, a radio frequency (RF) generation circuit coupled to and operated by the battery and operable to generate an RF drive signal and to provide the RF drive signal to the at least one electrical contact and an initialization clip coupled to housing and the control lever to prevent operation of the RF generation circuit and movement of the control lever. | 05-23-2013 |
David John Stocks, Hertfordshire GB
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20090291758 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TELEVISING A CARD GAME - One embodiment of the invention provides a method of televising a card game. Each playing card in the card game has a value. The method includes providing the back surface of each playing card with a marking that is substantially invisible to the naked eye. The marking indicates the value of the playing card. An infrared detector is used to access the marking to identify the value of a playing card involved in the card game. Visual information indicative of the identified value of the playing card is generated and included in a broadcast of the card game. | 11-26-2009 |
David John Stocks, Melbourn GB
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20100157247 | OPHTHALMIC ILLUMINATION FILTER SELECTION MECHANISM - An ophthalmic illumination filter selection mechanism for use with an ophthalmic illumination system. Three filters are mounted in holders on a first shaft and rotatable into an optical light path determined by the ophthalmic illumination system. Each of three cams mounted on a second shaft is configured to move a holder on the first shaft to position the corresponding filter in the optical light path in a predefined sequence relative to the other filters as the second shaft is rotated in a forward direction. Each cam has a backlash that allows the second shaft to be rotated in a reverse direction for a predetermined radial distance to allow a last remaining filter to be removed from the optical light path. Each cam has a cam profile that ensures one filter remains in the optical light path until the next filter is driven into the optical light path when the second shaft is rotated in the forward direction. This mechanism occupies less space than conventional filter selection mechanisms. | 06-24-2010 |
20100157622 | CONTROLLING BEAM INTENSITY IN AN OPHTHALMIC FIBER OPTIC ILLUMINATION SYSTEM USING ROTATABLE PLATE ARRAYS - An ophthalmic illumination system includes a collimated light beam focused onto an optical fiber for transmission of the light beam to an ophthalmic light probe. A light attenuator includes a pair of arrays positioned serially in a path for the collimated beam. The arrays are movable in parallel in the path about a rotational axis orthogonal to the path and between the arrays. Each array includes a plurality of regularly spaced-apart parallel plates, the parallel plates of one array being non-parallel to the plates of the other array. | 06-24-2010 |
20110060319 | ILLUMINATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE FOR OPHTHALMIC SURGERY - An illumination device for use in an ophthalmic surgical apparatus, the illumination device including a fiber optic having a proximal end and a connector coupled to the fiber optic. The connector includes one or more of (1) a datum surface disposed a predetermined distance from the proximal end to position the proximal end at a predetermined location within the surgical apparatus, (2) a shutter actuation surface configured and arranged to open a shutter in the surgical apparatus when the connector is being connected to the surgical apparatus, and (3) a visual indicator position to provides a visual indication that the connector is fully inserted into the surgical apparatus. The illumination device may be in a combination with an ophthalmic surgical apparatus. | 03-10-2011 |
20120296173 | ILLUMINATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE FOR OPHTHALMIC SURGERY - An illumination device for use in an ophthalmic surgical apparatus, the illumination device including a fiber optic having a proximal end and a connector coupled to the fiber optic. The connector includes one or more of (1) a datum surface disposed a predetermined distance from the proximal end to position the proximal end at a predetermined location within the surgical apparatus, (2) a shutter actuation surface configured and arranged to open a shutter in the surgical apparatus when the connector is being connected to the surgical apparatus, and (3) a visual indicator position to provides a visual indication that the connector is fully inserted into the surgical apparatus. The illumination device may be in a combination with an ophthalmic surgical apparatus. | 11-22-2012 |
Donald Stocks, Lafayette, IN US
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20150287425 | NEAR FIELD TRANSDUCER FOR HEAT-ASSISTED MAGNETIC RECORDING - An apparatus and method for heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) employing a near-field transducer (NFT) made of plasmonic ceramic materials or intermetallics are disclosed. The NFT is made of a piasmonic material as well as a protective outer layer, which provides for longer usefulness and improved performance of the NFT and recording device. The plasmonic materials used include but are not limited to TiN | 10-08-2015 |
Ian Stocks, Livingston, NJ US
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20130254089 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLEARING TRANSACTIONS - A trading platform for trading financial instruments that provides the ability to manage customer credit limits, assess credit risks, and provide clearing certainty of trades. In an exemplary embodiment, the trading platform includes computer software modules and provides graphical user interfaces to handle the process of assessing credit risk, obtaining clearing certainty from a clearing member prior to trade execution, and providing notices of the existence or absence of clearing certainty with regard to particular trade requests. | 09-26-2013 |
20140279371 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FINANCIAL MATCHING - A trading platform for trading financial instruments, and in particular for clearing odd lots, that provides the ability to receive, manage, match, and supervise orders. In an exemplary embodiment, the trading platform includes computer software modules and provides graphical user interfaces to handle the process of entering orders for desired positions, monitor the status of open positions, and obtain data in connection order requests. The trading platform is also capable of matching orders and sending orders to be executed. | 09-18-2014 |
John Rupert Stocks, Harpenden Hertfordshire GB
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20110184295 | Blood Analysis - Blood analysis is carried out using a portable video camera with an objective lens, by placing the video camera such that the objective lens is completely obstructed, at least partly by at least part of an appendage forming part of an individual, and operating the video camera. The image signals from the video camera are then analysed to deduce information about blood flow in the appendage. This information may concern blood flow (e.g. pulse rate) or blood constituents. The video camera may form part of a mobile phone, and the objective lens may be completely obstructed by a fingertip. The resulting data may be displayed in real-time on the mobile phone. | 07-28-2011 |
Karl Stocks, Oceanside, CA US
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20090058581 | COMPACT LINEAR ACTUATOR AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - This invention describes a compact linear moving coil actuator that incorporates a piston bobbin coil assembly that provides a shaft with linear reciprocal movement. Optionally, a rotary motor can be coupled to the shaft to provide rotary reciprocal movement. The piston and bobbin sections of the piston bobbin coil assembly may be integrally formed as a single unitary piece and easily changed in size and/or configuration during manufacture to enable easier and more cost-effective assembly of various actuator sizes and configurations. Additionally, the compact size of the actuator requires less work space and also allows multiple actuators to be positioned next to each for various applications. | 03-05-2009 |
20150132712 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREATING ROOT CANALS OF TEETH - Apparatus and methods for endodontic treatment of teeth provide effective cleaning of organic material (such as pulp and diseased tissue) from the root canal system. In an embodiment, a compressor system generates high pressure liquid (e.g., water) that flows through an orifice to produce a high-velocity collimated jet of liquid. The high-velocity jet is directed toward a surface of a tooth, for example, an exposed dentinal surface, and impingement of the jet onto the surface generates an acoustic wave that propagates throughout the tooth. The acoustic wave effectively detaches organic material from dentinal surfaces and tubules. The detached organic material is flushed from the root canal system by the liquid jet and/or by additional irrigation. | 05-14-2015 |
20150366634 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREATING ROOT CANALS OF TEETH - Apparatus and methods for endodontic treatment of teeth provide effective cleaning of organic material (such as pulp and diseased tissue) from the root canal system. In an embodiment, a compressor system generates high pressure liquid (e.g., water) that flows through an orifice to produce a high-velocity collimated jet of liquid. The high-velocity jet is directed toward a surface of a tooth, for example, an exposed dentinal surface, and impingement of the jet onto the surface generates an acoustic wave that propagates throughout the tooth. The acoustic wave effectively detaches organic material from dentinal surfaces and tubules. The detached organic material is flushed from the root canal system by the liquid jet and/or by additional irrigation. | 12-24-2015 |
Karl Gene Stocks, Oceanside, CA US
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20100133924 | COMPACT LINEAR ACTUATOR AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Disclosed herein are methods and apparatus for a guided single-phase or multi-phase linear motor actuator with a snap-together design. Some embodiments include the ability to monitor and/or adjust work being done, yet with a cost that is comparable to that of cams or pneumatic devices. In one embodiment, a coil is attached to a bobbin assembly that is secured behind a piston. To prevent rotation of the piston during operation, a spline bearing may be slidably fitted onto one or more grooves of a spline shaft disposed within the piston assembly. One or more cylindrical magnets surrounding the coil actuate the piston based upon the direction that current is traveling through the coil. Since the electromotive force generated is linear with respect to the spline shaft, unwanted lateral force acting upon the spline shaft can be reduced and/or eliminated. | 06-03-2010 |
Mark Alexander Stocks, Glebe AU
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20100180339 | SECURITY TOKEN AND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AND DECODING THE SECURITY TOKEN - The present invention provides a system and method for encoding and decoding security labels utilisable in a computing system. The method for encoding includes, in part, ascribing an integer value to each one of a set of characteristics. Thereafter, to encode a particular security label, the integer values for each of the set of characteristics that describe the label are combined to arrive at a single integer value. | 07-15-2010 |
Matthew Stocks, Boise, ID US
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20120266949 | ELONGATE SOLAR CELL AND EDGE CONTACT - An elongate solar cell, comprising a semiconductor body having two mutually opposed faces, at least one of the faces being an active face for receiving incident light, and two mutually opposed edges orthogonal to the faces, the edges comprising electrical contacts thereon for conducting electrical current generated by the solar cell from the light; wherein the electrical contact to at least one of the edges includes an electrically conductive material that contacts only a fractional portion of the at least one edge of the semiconductor body to improve the performance of the solar cell. | 10-25-2012 |
Michael Charley Stocks, Portland, OR US
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20140091820 | PROBE OUT-OF-POSITION SENSING FOR AUTOMATED TEST EQUIPMENT - Detecting misalignment of test probes with component carriers in an automated test system is taught. Automated test systems for testing electronic components can have electronic components held in component carriers in preparation for testing. Testing can include moving test probes through openings provided in the component carrier to contact the electronic components held therein. Aspects of disclosed implementations use force feedback from the test probes to determine if the test probes have successfully contacted the electronic component without, for example, contacting the component carrier. | 04-03-2014 |
Michael John Stocks, Leicestershire GB
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20120322788 | Compouds - The present invention relates to spirocyclic amide derivatives of the formula I, | 12-20-2012 |
20160108036 | HETEROCYCLIC DERIVATES - The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): compositions comprising such compounds; the use of such compounds in therapy (for example in the treatment or prevention of a disease or condition in which plasma kallikrein activity is implicated); and methods of treating patients with such compounds; wherein R5, R6, R7, A, B, W, X, Y and Z are as defined herein. | 04-21-2016 |
Michael John Stocks, Loughborough GB
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20090298807 | Compounds - The present invention relates to spirocyclic amide derivatives of the formula I, | 12-03-2009 |
Nathan K. Stocks, Orem, UT US
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20120016895 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING DELIMITER SEARCHES TO IDENTIFY SENSITIVE INFORMATION IN DATA - A data string that includes potentially sensitive information, such as an account number for a payment card, may be evaluated using a delimiter search to provide an increased level of confidence that the data string encodes the sensitive information of interest. A delimiter search may include an evaluation of the bytes adjacent to the beginning and end of the data to determine whether or not those bytes have values that correspond to the values of known delimiters. A data string that is not surrounded by known delimiters may be disregarded (i.e., considered not to comprise sensitive information of interest), while a data string that is surrounded by known delimiters may warrant further evaluation. | 01-19-2012 |
20120023117 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING INTERMITTENT SCANNING TECHNIQUES TO IDENTIFY SENSITIVE INFORMATION IN DATA - Potentially sensitive information (e.g., account numbers for payment cards, etc.) may be identified from data by use of an “interval scanning” technique, in which a string of data is evaluated in intervals. When a system employs an interval scanning technique, data is evaluated by analyzing bytes of data in periodic sequence (e.g., every thirteenth byte, etc.), while the bytes between the analyzed bytes are initially ignored. If the value of an analyzed byte corresponds to a character of interest (e.g., a decimal numeral or numeric digit (i.e., a character having a value that corresponds to a base-ten, or Arabic, number, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9), etc.), that byte is identified as a “base byte,” from which a more focused evaluation (e.g., a byte-by-byte analysis, or sequential analysis, etc.) may then commence. | 01-26-2012 |
Nicholas J. Stocks, Rochester, NY US
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20110280313 | COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE FOR SCANNING MULTIPLE FREQUENCIES AND FOR DETECTING ANALOG AND DIGITAL VIDEO SIGNALS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A communications device includes a radio frequency (RF) receiver being scannable over a plurality of different frequencies and an analog to digital (AD) converter coupled to the RF receiver. The AD converter is configured to generate a receive bitstream. A processor coupled to the RF receiver and the AD converter. The processor is configured to perform, in parallel, calculating a received power level from the receive bitstream, attempting analog video decoding from the receive bitstream, and attempting digital video decoding from the receive bitstream. The processor is also configured to lock the RF receiver to a current frequency or scan the RF receiver to a next frequency based upon the received power level, and the attempted analog and video decoding. | 11-17-2011 |
Paul Stocks, West Yorkshire Bradford GB
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20130048570 | CONCENTRATION OF SUSPENSIONS - Gravity sedimentation of a first aqueous suspension of solid particles in a vessel results in formation of a second aqueous suspension of solid particles in the present invention. The process involves adding at least one organic polymeric flocculant to the first aqueous suspension to form a suspension of flocculated solid. The flocculated solids settle to form a bed of consolidated solids. Introducing an effective amount of an agent into the bed of consolidated solids or into the flocculated solids that are settling leads to formation of the second aqueous suspension. The second aqueous suspension of solid particles has a higher solids content than the first aqueous suspension of solid particles. The agent is a free radical agent or an oxidizing agent. | 02-28-2013 |
Paul Stocks, West Yorkshire GB
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20110155671 | Concentration of Suspensions - The present invention relates to a process of concentrating an aqueous suspension of solid particles comprising the steps of adding at least one organic polymeric flocculant to the suspension thereby forming flocculated solids in which the flocculated solids are allowed form a layer of solids and thereby forming a more concentrated suspension in which the process comprises the addition of an effective amount of an agent that is selected from the group consisting of free radical agents, oxidising agents, enzymes and radiation, in which the agent is applied to the suspension prior to or substantially simultaneously with adding the organic polymeric flocculant and/or the organic polymeric flocculant is added to the suspension in a vessel and the agent is applied to the suspension in the same vessel. The process is particularly suitable for solids liquid separation in which the flocculated solids are allowed to settle by sedimentation in a gravity thickener. | 06-30-2011 |
20120145644 | CONCENTRATION OF SUSPENSIONS - The present invention relates to a process of concentrating an aqueous suspension of solid particles comprising the steps of adding at least one organic polymeric flocculant to the suspension thereby forming flocculated solids in which the flocculated solids are allowed form a layer of solids and thereby forming a more concentrated suspension in which the process comprises the addition of an effective amount of an agent that is selected from the group consisting of free radical agents, oxidising agents, enzymes and radiation, in which the agent is applied to the suspension prior to or substantially simultaneously with adding the organic polymeric flocculant and/or the organic polymeric flocculant is added to the suspension in a vessel and the agent is applied to the suspension in the same vessel. The process is particularly suitable for solids liquid separation in which the flocculated solids are allowed to settle by sedimentation in a gravity thickener. | 06-14-2012 |
Richard L. Stocks, Boise, ID US
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20090017576 | Semiconductor Processing Methods - Some embodiments include methods of forming semiconductor constructions in which a semiconductor material sidewall is along an opening, a protective organic material is over at least one semiconductor material surface, and the semiconductor material sidewall and protective organic material are both exposed to an etch utilizing at least one fluorine-containing composition. The etch is selective for the semiconductor material relative to the organic material, and reduces sharpness of at least one projection along the semiconductor material sidewall. In some embodiments, the opening is a through wafer opening, and subsequent processing forms one or more materials within such through wafer opening to form a through wafer interconnect. In some embodiments, the opening extends to a sensor array, and the protective organic material is comprised by a microlens system over the sensor array. Subsequent processing may form a macrolens structure across the opening. | 01-15-2009 |
20110070679 | Semiconductor Processing Methods - Some embodiments include methods of forming semiconductor constructions in which a semiconductor material sidewall is along an opening, a protective organic material is over at least one semiconductor material surface, and the semiconductor material sidewall and protective organic material are both exposed to an etch utilizing at least one fluorine-containing composition. The etch is selective for the semiconductor material relative to the organic material, and reduces sharpness of at least one projection along the semiconductor material sidewall. In some embodiments, the opening is a through wafer opening, and subsequent processing forms one or more materials within such through wafer opening to form a through wafer interconnect. In some embodiments, the opening extends to a sensor array, and the protective organic material is comprised by a microlens system over the sensor array. Subsequent processing may form a macrolens structure across the opening. | 03-24-2011 |
20110223761 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING CONTACTS OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR DESIGNING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE STRUCTURES - Methods for fabricating contacts of semiconductor device structures include forming a dielectric layer over a semiconductor substrate with active-device regions spaced at a first pitch, forming a first plurality of substantially in-line apertures over every second active-device region of the active-device regions, and forming a second plurality of substantially in-line apertures laterally offset from apertures of the first plurality over active-device regions over which apertures of the first plurality are not located. Methods for designing semiconductor device structures include forming at least two laterally offset sets of contacts over a substrate including active-device regions at a first pitch, the contacts being formed at a second pitch that is about twice the first pitch. | 09-15-2011 |
20120252153 | Semiconductor Processing Methods - Some embodiments include methods of forming semiconductor constructions in which a semiconductor material sidewall is along an opening, a protective organic material is over at least one semiconductor material surface, and the semiconductor material sidewall and protective organic material are both exposed to an etch utilizing at least one fluorine-containing composition. The etch is selective for the semiconductor material relative to the organic material, and reduces sharpness of at least one projection along the semiconductor material sidewall. In some embodiments, the opening is a through wafer opening, and subsequent processing forms one or more materials within such through wafer opening to form a through wafer interconnect. In some embodiments, the opening extends to a sensor array, and the protective organic material is comprised by a microlens system over the sensor array. Subsequent processing may form a macrolens structure across the opening. | 10-04-2012 |
Sander Richard Marie Stocks, Nijmegen NL
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20100194874 | User Interface for an Electron Microscope - A user interface for operation of a scanning electron microscope device that combines lower magnification reference images and higher magnification images on the same screen to make it easier for a user who is not used to the high magnification of electron microscopes to readily determine where on the sample an image is being obtained and to understand the relationship between that image and the rest of the sample. Additionally, other screens, such as, for example, an archive screen and a settings screen allow the user to compare saved images and adjust the settings of the system, respectively. | 08-05-2010 |
Shannon K. Stocks, Houston, TX US
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20140231084 | Drill Cuttings Re-Injection - A method for re-injecting formation solids into a subsurface formation includes obtaining a volume of solid particles from drilling returns, and then obtaining an aqueous operations fluid comprising at least one surfactant. Mixing a volume of the operations fluid with the volume of solid particles to form a slurry which is injected into a disposal well which includes a NAF filter cake. Then injecting the slurry into one or more fractures formed in the subsurface formation such that the slurry contacts the NAF filter cake en route to the one or more fractures. | 08-21-2014 |
Stuart M. Stocks, Copenhagen K DK
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20100136630 | PRODUCTION OF LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT HYALURONIC ACID - The present invention relates to methods for producing a hyaluronic acid with a desired average molecular weight in the range of 20,000-800,000 Dalton, the methods comprising the steps of: | 06-03-2010 |