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20090265218 | Method and system for media initialization via data sharing - A method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium estimate media performance on advertising space inventory. The method selects at least one media cell that shares one or more common attributes with a target media cell. The method subsequently estimates mean revenue per impression (RPI) of the selected media cell, and then defines an initial estimate of a RPI of the target media cell based on the estimated RPI of the selected cell. The method computes the RPI of the target media cell by combining the initial RPI estimate for the target media cell with performance data associated with the target media cell. | 10-22-2009 |
20120221409 | Systems And Methods For Determining Bids For Placing Advertisements - Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided for determining a bid value for placing an advertisement onto advertising space available through an electronic marketplace. A method is used for calculating the option value of maintaining the advertisement in the advertising space during one or more periods of time. The option value may be based on expected profits and the estimated future value of maintaining the advertisement. The option value may then be used to calculate the bid price for placing the advertisement. | 08-30-2012 |
20130073380 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEDIA INITIALIZATION VIA DATA SHARING - A method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium estimate media performance on advertising space inventory. The method selects at least one media cell that shares one or more common attributes with a target media cell. The method subsequently estimates mean revenue per impression (RPI) of the selected media cell, and then defines an initial estimate of a RPI of the target media cell based on the estimated RPI of the selected cell. The method computes the RPI of the target media cell by combining the initial RPI estimate for the target media cell with performance data associated with the target media cell. | 03-21-2013 |
20140046758 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING BIDS FOR PLACING ADVERTISEMENTS - Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided for determining a bid value for placing an advertisement onto advertising space available through an electronic marketplace. A method is used for calculating the option value of maintaining the advertisement in the advertising space during one or more periods of time. The option value may be based on expected profits and the estimated future value of maintaining the advertisement. The option value may then be used to calculate the bid price for placing the advertisement. | 02-13-2014 |
20140074597 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEDIA INITIALIZATION VIA DATA SHARING - A method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium estimate media performance on advertising space inventory. The method selects at least one media cell that shares one or more common attributes with a target media cell. The method subsequently estimates mean revenue per impression (RPI) of the selected media cell, and then defines an initial estimate of a RPI of the target media cell based on the estimated RPI of the selected cell. The method computes the RPI of the target media cell by combining the initial RPI estimate for the target media cell with performance data associated with the target media cell. | 03-13-2014 |
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20090146450 | Deployable Pick-Up Truck Cargo Bed Cover - A tonneau cover deployable into a lumber-type rack includes a cover that when mounted on a pick-up truck bed is generally adapted to slide back from a first position where the cover secures the pick-up truck bed to a second position where the front portion of the pick-up truck bed is uncovered and from said second position the cover is deployable into a third position where it may function as a lumber type rack. | 06-11-2009 |
20090183411 | Clip, Clip having inscribable label, clip and inscribable label kit, and methods of making and use thereof - A clip has an inner convolution, an outer convolution, a connecting element, a stem and a label. The inner convolution generally includes a first leg and a second leg. The inner convolution legs have a distal end and a proximal end and the legs are connected at their proximal ends. The outer convolution generally includes a first leg and a second leg. The outer convolution legs have a distal end and a proximal end and the legs are connected at their proximal ends. The connecting element generally connects the inner convolution to the outer convolution such that the inner and outer convolutions are disposed in a substantially common plane, with the inner convolution within the outer convolution, and such that the connected proximal end of the inner convolution legs may be flexibly moved transversely or away from the connected proximal end of the outer convolution legs. The stem is integrally formed with the rest of the clip and generally extends substantially within the plane of the first and second convolutions, in a direction substantially perpendicular to the connecting element and substantially opposite the connected proximal ends of the inner and outer convolution legs, and past the connecting element. The label is attached to the stem, and the label generally has an inscribable surface. | 07-23-2009 |
20090236409 | Lid - Novel lids and containers are disclosed. The lids generally include a seam fault sealing structure, and are thus generally adapted to be sealingly mounted on a cup having a vertical seam. The container includes a cup having a vertical seam and a lid having a seam fault sealing structure. | 09-24-2009 |
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20110296057 | Event Handling In An Integrated Execution Environment - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, are described for handling input received from a common interface of a program and a runtime environment when both the program and the runtime environment are configured to consume the received input. Given that both a browser program and a media player program hosted by the browser program are configured to detect an event of a certain type, there may be a contention of whether the browser program or the media player program may act first on the detected event. The disclosed systems and techniques enable interpretation of a user's intent when the user interacts with a webpage hosting media content and when the user's input occurs over media content rendered by the media player program. Similar advantages may also be realized within the context of another execution environment, or other program, different than a browser program. | 12-01-2011 |
20120162118 | Event Handling In An Integrated Execution Environment - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, are described for handling input received from a common interface of a program and a runtime environment when both the program and the runtime environment are configured to consume the received input. Given that both a browser program and a media player program hosted by the browser program are configured to detect an event of a certain type, there may be a contention of whether the browser program or the media player program may act first on the detected event. The disclosed systems and techniques enable interpretation of a user's intent when the user interacts with a webpage hosting media content and when the user's input occurs over media content rendered by the media player program. Similar advantages may also be realized within the context of another execution environment, or other program, different than a browser program. | 06-28-2012 |
20130009986 | Event Handling In An Integrated Execution Environment - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, are described for handling input received from a common interface of a program and a runtime environment when both the program and the runtime environment are configured to consume the received input. Given that both a browser program and a media player program hosted by the browser program are configured to detect an event of a certain type, there may be a contention of whether the browser program or the media player program may act first on the detected event. The disclosed systems and techniques enable interpretation of a user's intent when the user interacts with a webpage hosting media content and when the user's input occurs over media content rendered by the media player program. Similar advantages may also be realized within the context of another execution environment, or other program, different than a browser program. | 01-10-2013 |
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20090197186 | OPTICAL DEVICES RESPONSIVE TO BLUE LASER AND METHOD OF MODULATING LIGHT - An optical device comprising a photorefractive composition configured to be photorefractive upon irradiation by a blue laser. The photorefractive composition comprises a polymer comprising a repeating unit including at least a moiety selected from the group consisting of the formulas (Ia), (Ib) and (Ic), as defined herein. | 08-06-2009 |
20100096603 | OPTICAL DEVICES RESPONSIVE TO NEAR INFRARED LASER AND METHODS OF MODULATING LIGHT - A photorefractive composition that is photorefractive upon irradiation by a near infrared (NIR) laser. The photorefractive composition comprises a sensitizer and a polymer comprising a repeating unit including at least a moiety selected from the group consisting of the formulae (Ia), (Ib) and (Ic), as defined herein. The photorefractive composition can be used in optical devices. | 04-22-2010 |
20100099789 | METHOD FOR MODULATING LIGHT OF PHOTOREFRACTIVE COMPOSITION - A method for forming a grating in a photorefractive composition comprising the steps of: providing a photorefractive composition containing a sensitizer and a polymer, wherein the polymer includes a first repeating unit which includes a moiety selected from the group consisting of the formulae (Ia), (Ib) and (Ic) as defined herein; and irradiating the photorefractive composition with a near infrared (NIR) laser, wherein the composition provides long grating holding time and the grating signal can be read out without external bias voltage. | 04-22-2010 |
20110262845 | METHOD FOR MODULATING LIGHT OF PHOTOREFRACTIVE COMPOSITION WITHOUT EXTERNAL BIAS VOLTAGE - A method for modulating light, comprising the steps of providing a photorefractive composition containing a sensitizer and a polymer, wherein the sensitizer includes at least one selected from the group consisting of anthraquinone, -nitro-9-fluorenone and 2,7-dinitro-9-fluorenone and irradiating the photorefractive composition with a laser. The photorefractive composition provides a grating without using an external bias voltage. | 10-27-2011 |
20120275007 | OPTICAL DEVICES FOR MODULATING LIGHT OF PHOTOREFRACTIVE COMPOSITIONS WITH THERMAL CONTROL - Described herein are optical devices comprising a photorefractive layer and at least two inert layers, such that the photorefractive layer is sandwiched between the two inert layers. The photorefractive layer may include a photorefractive composition that is photorefractive upon irradiation by a laser beam. In some embodiments, the photorefractive composition is formulated such that a grating that is irradiated into the photorefractive composition can be read out of the photorefractive composition without applying an external bias voltage. Furthermore, a grating that is written into the composition may be controlled using thermal treatment. | 11-01-2012 |
20130128339 | PHOTOREFRACTIVE COMPOSITION RESPONSIVE TO MULTIPLE LASER WAVELENGTHS ACROSS THE VISIBLE LIGHT SPECTRUM - Described herein are compositions that are photorefractive upon irradiation by multiple laser wavelengths across the visible light spectrum. Embodiments of the photorefractive composition comprise a polymer, a chromophore, and a sensitizer, wherein the polymer comprises a repeating unit including at least a moiety selected from the group consisting of the formulae (Ia), (Ib) and (Ic), as defined herein. The photorefractive composition can be used in optical devices. | 05-23-2013 |
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20130102286 | Urgency Notification Delivery Channel - In one embodiment, a first computing device communicating with a second computing device through a communications channel transmits an out-of-band message indicative of the urgency of the communication through a notification channel. In particular embodiments, a server acts as a proxy for relaying the out-of-band message from the first device to the second device. The second device calculates an implicit urgency score based on the communication characteristics, and combines the implicit score with the explicit urgency indicator to determine whether a call is urgent. In particular embodiments, communication handling may be affected by the determination of urgency. | 04-25-2013 |
20130102287 | Inferential Urgency Notification Delivery Channel - In one embodiment, a first computing device communicating with a second computing device through a communications channel transmits an out-of-band message indicative of the urgency of the communication through a notification channel. In particular embodiments, a server acts as a proxy for relaying the out-of-band message from the first device to the second device. The second device calculates an implicit urgency score based on the communication characteristics, and combines the implicit score with the explicit urgency indicator to determine whether a call is urgent. In particular embodiments, the server calculates an implicit urgency score based on a number of factors, and the score is composited with the overall urgency score. In particular embodiments, communication handling may be affected by the determination of urgency. | 04-25-2013 |
20130198274 | Social Hotspot - In one embodiment, a method includes broadcasting, from a first mobile device, a message having an identity of the first mobile device and conditions for connecting to a network through the first mobile device and receiving, at the first mobile device, a request from one or more second mobile devices that includes second user identifiers corresponding to respective second users of the one or more second mobile devices. The second user identifiers correspond to respective user accounts of one or more second users in a social-networking system. The method also includes determining, at the first mobile device, whether the one or more second mobile devices are authorized to access the network through the first mobile device and, if the one or more second devices are authorized to access the network, then configuring the first mobile device to provide the second mobile device network access. | 08-01-2013 |
20130211915 | Advertising Based on Customized User Dictionary - In one embodiment, constructing one or more customized dictionaries for a particular user, each customized dictionary comprising a different blending of one or more frequently used words collected from texts submitted by one or more users; determining one or more customized advertisements for the particular user based on the customized dictionaries; and presenting the customized advertisements to the particular user. | 08-15-2013 |
20130301693 | Data Exchange Between Antenna and Modem of Mobile Device - In one embodiment, a method includes accessing data encoding a response shift in a signal received through an antenna of a mobile device. The signal corresponds to wireless communication to the mobile device from another device. The response shift is detected and encoded by a modem of the mobile device coupled to the antenna. The method also includes determining an environmental or operational state of the mobile device based at least in part on the response shift encoded in the data. | 11-14-2013 |
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20140104918 | INTERCONNECTION FOR MEMORY ELECTRODES - Row and/or column electrode lines for a memory device are staggered such that gaps are formed between terminated lines. Vertical interconnection to central points along adjacent lines that are not terminated are made in the gap, and vertical interconnection through can additionally be made through the gap without contacting the lines of that level. | 04-17-2014 |
20140104938 | MEMORY DEVICE ARCHITECTURE - Row electrode drivers and column electrode drivers for a memory device are distributed within a footprint share by a memory cell array. | 04-17-2014 |
20140104968 | METALLIZATION SCHEME FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - For multi-level interconnect metallization, each metal level maintains a parallel line arrangement within a region, and the lines of each adjacent metal level are orthogonal or otherwise cross with one another. Vertical shunting among levels for routing in different directions employs short paddles that stay within the parallel scheme, and multiple paddles within a region at the same metal level can be co-linear. Parallel lines in the same metal level can be rotated with respect to one another in adjacent regions, for example to better interface with driver circuitry with orthogonal orientations in the different regions. | 04-17-2014 |
20140239512 | CONNECTIONS FOR MEMORY ELECTRODE LINES - Subject matter disclosed herein may relate to word line electrodes and/or digit line electrodes in a cross-point array memory device. One or more word line electrodes may be configured to form a socket area to provide connection points to drivers and/or other circuitry that may be located within a footprint of an array of memory cells. | 08-28-2014 |
20150070960 | INTERCONNECTION FOR MEMORY ELECTRODES - Row and/or column electrode lines for a memory device are staggered such that gaps are formed between terminated lines. Vertical interconnection to central points along adjacent lines that are not terminated are made in the gap, and vertical interconnection through can additionally be made through the gap without contacting the lines of that level. | 03-12-2015 |
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20100317962 | MRI-Guided Devices and MRI-Guided Interventional Systems that can Track and Generate Dynamic Visualizations of the Devices in near Real Time - An MRI-compatible catheter includes an elongated flexible shaft having opposite distal and proximal end portions. A handle is attached to the proximal end portion and includes an actuator in communication with the shaft distal end portion that is configured to articulate the shaft distal end portion. The distal end portion of the shaft may include an ablation tip and includes at least one RF tracking coil positioned adjacent the ablation tip that is electrically connected to an MRI scanner. The at least one RF tracking coil is electrically connected to a circuit that reduces coupling when the at least one RF tracking coil is exposed to an MRI environment. Each RF tracking coil is a 1-10 turn solenoid coil, and has a length along the longitudinal direction of the catheter of between about 0.25 mm and about 4 mm. | 12-16-2010 |
20130123598 | MRI-GUIDED DEVICES AND MRI-GUIDED INTERVENTIONAL SYSTEMS THAT CAN TRACK AND GENERATE DYNAMIC VISUALIZATIONS OF THE DEVICES IN NEAR REAL TIME - An MRI-compatible catheter includes an elongated flexible shaft having opposite distal and proximal end portions. A handle is attached to the proximal end portion and includes an actuator in communication with the shaft distal end portion that is configured to articulate the shaft distal end portion. The distal end portion of the shaft may include an ablation tip and includes at least one RF tracking coil positioned adjacent the ablation tip that is electrically connected to an MRI scanner. The at least one RF tracking coil is electrically connected to a circuit that reduces coupling when the at least one RF tracking coil is exposed to an MRI environment. Each RF tracking coil is a 1-10 turn solenoid coil, and has a length along the longitudinal direction of the catheter of between about 0.25 mm and about 4 mm. | 05-16-2013 |
20130131496 | MRI-GUIDED CATHETERS - An MRI-compatible catheter that reduces localized heating due to MR scanner-induced currents includes an elongated flexible shaft having a distal end portion and an opposite proximal end portion. A handle is attached to the proximal end portion and includes an electrical connector interface configured to be in electrical communication with an MRI scanner. One or more RF tracking coils are positioned adjacent the distal end portion of the shaft. Each RF tracking coil includes a conductive lead, such as a coaxial cable, that extends between the RF tracking coil and the electrical connector interface and electrically connects the RF tracking coil to an MRI scanner. In some embodiments of the present invention, the conductive lead has a length sufficient to define an odd harmonic/multiple of a quarter wavelength of the operational frequency of the MRI Scanner, and/or includes a series of pre-formed back and forth segments along its length. | 05-23-2013 |
20140066750 | Trajectory Guide Frame for MRI-Guided Surgeries - An MRI-guided interventional system for use with a patient and an interventional device includes a base, a trajectory guide frame, and a mounting device. The base is configured to be secured to a body of the patient. The trajectory guide frame includes a targeting cannula. The targeting cannula has an elongate guide bore extending axially therethrough, defining a trajectory axis, and being configured to guide placement of the interventional device. The trajectory guide frame is operable to move the targeting cannula relative to the base to position the trajectory axis to a desired intrabody trajectory to guide placement of the interventional device in vivo. A plurality of patient engagement structures are provided on the base and are configured to penetrate tissue of the body and to space the base apart from the tissue. The system further includes a plurality of fasteners configured to secure the base to the body. | 03-06-2014 |
20140275980 | TIP ASSEMBLY FOR MRI-COMPATIBLE MEDICAL DEVICES AND MRI-COMPATIBLE MEDICAL DEVICES INCORPORATING SAME - An MRI-compatible tip assembly for an MRI-compatible medical device includes a first tubular member, a second tubular member, a ring electrode, and a tip electrode. The tip electrode proximal end is secured to the first tubular member distal end. The second tubular member distal end is inserted through the ring electrode and is secured to the first tubular member proximal end. When assembled, the tip assembly is a substantially rigid structure. Each tubular member has a recessed portion for a tracking coil. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276614 | SUBSTANCE DELIVERY DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A substance delivery device includes an elongated tubular body having opposing proximal and distal ends, a plunger assembly slidably received within the tubular body at the proximal end thereof, and a hollow needle secured within the tubular body at the distal end thereof. The tubular body includes a longitudinal opening located between the proximal and distal ends that is adapted to allow a substance cartridge to be inserted within the tubular body. The plunger assembly includes a plunger that is in slideable sealing engagement with an inside wall of the tubular body, an engagement head positioned proximate an opposite end of the longitudinal opening, and a rod extending between and connecting the plunger and engagement head. | 09-18-2014 |
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20090088838 | ADJUSTABLE ANNULOPLASTY RING AND ACTIVATION SYSTEM - An adjustable annuloplasty device is described. In some embodiments, the device includes a body member having a surface that conforms at least partially to a cardiac valve annulus. The body member comprises a shape-memory member that transforms from a first configuration to a second configuration in response to an applied energy. In some embodiments, the device further includes a first electrode assembly, coupled to the shape-memory member, that transfers energy to the shape-memory member, and a second electrode assembly, coupled to the shape-memory member, that transfers at least a portion of the energy away from the shape-memory member. | 04-02-2009 |
20090216322 | ADJUSTABLE ANNULOPLASTY RING AND ACTIVATION SYSTEM - An adjustable implantable medical device and adjustment device are described. In some embodiments, the adjustment device includes a lead with a distal end modified to permit better engagement and securement to the described implantable devices. In some embodiments, the contact of the lead is bent. Some embodiments include a coil that engages and secures the lead to the implantable device. Some embodiments include a suture line to aid in securing the lead to the implantable device. | 08-27-2009 |
20120136433 | INTRAOPERATIVE AND POST-OPERATIVE ADJUSTMENT OF AN ANNULOPLASTY RING - An intraoperative adjustment device is described. In some embodiments, the device includes an elongate body including a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end configured to penetrate an outer surface of an adjustable cardiac implant implanted in a patient's heart, and the proximal end and the distal end connected by at least one energy-transfer member. In some embodiments, the distal end includes at least one electrode coupled to the energy-transfer member and configured to deliver an activation energy to the adjustable cardiac implant. In some embodiments, the proximal end is configured to attach to an energy source that provides the activation energy. In some embodiments, the proximal end is configured to be located outside the patient's body while the distal end is coupled to the adjustable cardiac implant that is implanted in the patient's heart. | 05-31-2012 |
20120209379 | ADJUSTABLE ANNULOPLASTY RING AND ACTIVATION SYSTEM - An adjustable annuloplasty device is described. In some embodiments, the device includes a body member having a surface that conforms at least partially to a cardiac valve annulus. The body member comprises a shape-memory member that transforms from a first configuration to a second configuration in response to an applied energy. In some embodiments, the device further includes a first electrode assembly, coupled to the shape-memory member, that transfers energy to the shape-memory member, and a second electrode assembly, coupled to the shape-memory member, that transfers at least a portion of the energy away from the shape-memory member. | 08-16-2012 |
20120215305 | ADJUSTABLE ANNULOPLASTY RING AND ACTIVATION SYSTEM - An adjustable implantable medical device and adjustment device are described. In some embodiments, the adjustment device includes a lead with a distal end modified to permit better engagement and securement to the described implantable devices. In some embodiments, the contact of the lead is bent. Some embodiments include a coil that engages and secures the lead to the implantable device. Some embodiments include a suture line to aid in securing the lead to the implantable device. | 08-23-2012 |
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20090139638 | METHODS FOR ADHESIVE HEIGHT SETTING - Methods for adhering parts together using part gap spacers are provided herein. Part gap spacers are formed in a selected pattern and a selected height on a surface of at least one surface of two parts to be oppositely disposed. When disposed opposite each other, at least some of the part gap spacers contact the opposite surface, and establish a standoff distance that is generally uniform, and thereby creating voids. Adhesive is disposed in at least some of the voids to adhere the part surfaces to each other. Further methods comprise forming part gap spacers on multiple sides of a third part to be disposed intermediate two surfaces. The part gap spacers can be formed in a variety of shapes, including bumps, tapers, ribs, and flange edges. | 06-04-2009 |
20100141071 | MOTOR ASSEMBLY WITH MULTIFUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS - Multifunctional components enable the construction of economical motor assemblies. A first embodiment of the present invention provides a hub, cup, spindle, and base assembly for a motor assembly having at least one journal bearing, at least one thrust bearing, and at least one fluid seal. A second embodiment of the present invention provides a hub, spindle, and base with integrated cup assembly for a disc drive bearing having at least one journal bearing, at least one thrust bearing, and at least one fluid seal. In a third embodiment, a hub is rotatably assembled with a spindle coupled to a thrust bearing, prior to assembly with a base. In further embodiments, motor assemblies comprise the above embodiments combined with stator and rotor assemblies. | 06-10-2010 |
20110032639 | ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE APPARATUS FOR HUB AND SPINDLE ASSEMBLIES - An electrostatic discharge apparatus for use with a hub and spindle assembly for a disc drive storage system comprising a spindle; a hub rotatably mounted on the spindle; a capsule formed at least in part from an electrically conductive material that can be placed in electrical communication with the hub and defining a chamber configured to hold an electrically conductive fluid and defining at least one capillary channel in fluid communication with an opening formed in the capsule, the opening configured to permit rotation about the spindle, and to permit a meniscus formed by the conductive fluid proximate to the opening to electrically contact the spindle during rotation of the hub about the spindle. | 02-10-2011 |
20140112604 | ADHESIVE HEIGHT SETTING - Methods for adhering parts together using part gap spacers are provided herein. Part gap spacers are formed in a selected pattern and a selected height on a surface of at least one surface of two parts to be oppositely disposed. When disposed opposite each other, at least some of the part gap spacers contact the opposite surface, and establish a standoff distance that is generally uniform, and thereby creating voids. Adhesive is disposed in at least some of the voids to adhere the part surfaces to each other. Further methods comprise forming part gap spacers on multiple sides of a third part to be disposed intermediate two surfaces. The part gap spacers can be formed in a variety of shapes, including bumps, tapers, ribs, and flange edges. | 04-24-2014 |
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20130241323 | STATOR ASSEMBLY SUPPORT - Provided herein is an apparatus, having a cylindrical structure extending from a base; a stator assembly having a stator ring and a plurality of stator teeth extending from an outer diameter of the stator ring; and a stator assembly support having a supporting means for supporting at least one of the stator ring or the plurality of stator teeth, wherein the stator assembly support is configured to dampen mechanical vibrations in the base. | 09-19-2013 |
20140146415 | HARMONIC SHAPING OF A MOTOR - A device includes a magnet and a magnetizer. The magnetizer is operable to rotate with respect to the magnet. The rotation generates an acoustic pure tone at a particular frequency. A combination of the magnet and the magnetizer has a magnetic profile. The combination is altered to superimpose a particular harmonic shape on the magnetic profile to reduce the acoustic pure tone at the particular frequency. | 05-29-2014 |
20140369631 | BEARING GAP DETERMINED DEPTH AND WIDTH - Provided herein, is an apparatus that includes a fluid dynamic bearing defined in a gap between a stationary component and a rotatable component. The fluid dynamic bearing includes a first portion of the gap at an axial end of the fluid dynamic bearing, and a second portion of the gap. The first portion of the gap is narrower than the second portion of the gap. A groove in the fluid dynamic bearing on the stationary component or the rotatable component includes a portion of a predetermined width or a predetermined depth. The portion of the predetermined width or predetermined depth is selected based on the first gap or the second gap. | 12-18-2014 |
20150048698 | COMPONENT CONFIGURED TO STIFFEN AN ELECTRIC MOTOR ASSEMBLY - An apparatus includes a first component and a second component. The second component is located at a first position. The second component includes a first connection to the first component. The first position and the first connection are configured to stiffen an electric motor assembly. | 02-19-2015 |
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20130319124 | CYLINDRICAL BRIDGE - A vibration test fixture includes a shaker and a slip plate coupled with the shaker. A mounting plate may be coupled with the slip plate and a cylindrical bridge may be coupled with the mounting plate. A sensor may be coupled with the bridge. | 12-05-2013 |
20140139948 | STATIONARY AND ROTATABLE COMPONENTS OPERATIONAL WITH FIRST AND SECOND STATORS - A fluid dynamic bearing motor and method are provided for use with various disc drive memory device products differently rated by operational rotational speed. The operational speeds are those speeds measured during reading and writing memory operations to the memory device. In an aspect, the present invention meets full operating requirements, including stiffness and power requirements, at multiple rated speeds for use with either standard or high-end performance disc drive products. Costs associated with a dedicated manufacturing line for high-end products are substantially reduced. A single manufacturing line can serve both standard and high-end disc drive memory device products. The present invention is especially useful in reducing costs of 2.5 inch notebook products that are typically marketed in two levels of performance, namely, 5400 RPM standard performance products and 7200 RPM high performance products. | 05-22-2014 |
20140140644 | FLUID BEARING WITH NON-UNIFORM GROOVES - Provided herein is an apparatus, including a fluid dynamic bearing, wherein the fluid dynamic bearing includes a set of pressure-generating grooves, and wherein the set of pressure-generating grooves includes a plurality of chevron-shaped grooves, each chevron-shaped groove including at least two selected from a non-uniform depth, non-uniform angle, a non-uniform width, or a non-uniform length, selected to provide a predetermined spindle-motor stiffness to the journal bearing during steady-state operation and during a shock event. | 05-22-2014 |
20140293479 | LOCKING DISK CLAMP - Provided herein is an apparatus, including a plurality of teeth extending from an outer perimeter of an annular disk clamp to an inner perimeter of the annular disk clamp and an annular groove in an outer perimeter of a hub, wherein the plurality of teeth do not engage the annular groove of the hub when the disk clamp is unlocked into an unlocked form, and wherein the plurality of teeth engage the annular groove of the hub when the annular disk clamp is locked into a locked form, clamping at least one disk onto the hub at a mounting point for the at least one disk. | 10-02-2014 |
20140293480 | NOTCHED DISK CLAMP - Provided herein is an apparatus, including a plurality of disk clamp notches spaced about an outer lip of an annular disk clamp; an annular groove in an outer perimeter of a hub; and a mounting point on the hub for at least one disk, wherein the annular disk clamp occupies the annular groove of the hub, clamping the at least one disk onto the hub at the mounting point for the at least one disk. | 10-02-2014 |
20140293483 | DISK CLAMP AND LOCK - Provided herein is an apparatus, including a clamping means for clamping at least one disk onto a hub at a mounting point on the hub for the at least one disk, wherein the clamping means is configured to sit wholly above the at least one disk; a seat in an outer perimeter of the hub configured to receive the clamping means; and a locking means for locking the clamping means onto the hub. | 10-02-2014 |
20140293484 | DISK CLAMP WITH FLANGES - Provided herein is an apparatus, including a plurality of flanges extending to form an inner perimeter of an inner opening of an annular disk clamp; and an annular groove in an outer perimeter of a hub configured to receive the plurality of flanges of the annular disk clamp, wherein the disk clamp is seated above at least one disk when clamping the at least one disk onto the hub at a mounting point for the at least one disk. | 10-02-2014 |
20140376840 | GROOVED LIMITER - Provided herein is an apparatus, including a stationary component and a rotatable component; a fluid between the stationary component and the rotatable component; a limiter shoulder of the stationary component; a flanged limiter bushing of the rotatable component; and a separating means for separating the limiter shoulder and the limiter bushing, wherein the separating means comprises the fluid. | 12-25-2014 |
20140376843 | ROTATING SHAFT TOP COVER ATTACHED MOTOR - Provided herein, is an apparatus that includes a stationary component, a rotatable component, and an upper journal bearing and a lower journal bearing. The upper journal bearing and the lower journal bearing are defined in a gap between the stationary component and the rotatable component, and the stationary component and rotatable component are configured for relative rotation. A thrust bearing is disposed between the upper journal bearing and the lower journal bearing. | 12-25-2014 |
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20090150545 | AUTOMATIC COLLECTION AND UPDATING OF APPLICATION USAGE - A method and system providing automatic collection and updating of application usage on a large number of electronic devices without user intervention. The electronic devices may be a palm-sized computer systems, personal digital assistants (PDAs), or wireless telephones. On an electronic device, application usage statistics, for example, the number of times a user uses an application, are gathered and stored. Once gathered and stored, the usage statistics are transferred to a host computer, and subsequently to a server (alternatively, the electronic device can send the gathered statistics directly to a server). The server tabulates usage statistics gathered from a plurality of electronic devices and publishes the results. The users of the electronic devices that gather usage statistics can be compensated in a variety of ways (e.g., monetary, chances in a raffle, discounts on purchases etc.). | 06-11-2009 |
20100211653 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WIRELESSLY NETWORKED DISTRIBUTED RESOURCE USAGE FOR DATA GATHERING - A method and system for gathering, collecting, and supplying geographically distributed data. In one embodiment, geographically distributed data is gathered in a server-commanded mode, such that the user of an electronic device need not participate in the capturing or transmitting of the data. In another embodiment, a server initiates requests the user of an electronic device to input data and the data then transmitted to the server. In another embodiment, a user initiates the capture of data with an electronic device and the electronic device transmits the data to a computer server. In another embodiment, the gathering of geographically distributed data is accomplished by the user of an electronic device instructing his electronic device to automatically collect input data and the data is then transmitted to a computer server. In embodiments of the present invention, the electronic device is a palm-sized computer system. | 08-19-2010 |