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20080197326 | SYNTHESIS OF NANOFIBERS OF POLYANILINE AND SUBSTITUTED DERIVATIVES - Novel, simple methods are presented directed to the synthesis of nanofibers of polyaniline and substituted derivatives. The production of these fibers is achieved via various methods by controlling the concentration of aniline monomer or substituted aniline derivatives or an oxidant in the reaction medium and maintaining said concentration at a level much lower than conventional polyaniline synthesis methods. Methods are disclosed relating to the use of a permeable membrane to control the release of a monomer and/or oxidant as well as a bulk polymerization method. | 08-21-2008 |
20100160999 | Electrical Stimulation of Cell and Tissue Growth with Two-and Three-Dimensionally Patterned Electrodes - The present invention is generally directed to a method for regulating cellular and tissue physiology, a device for practicing the method, and a process for fabricating the device. In general the process comprises the steps of providing at least one patterned electrode, providing a least one cell, placing the at least one electrode in electrical communication with the at least one cell, and applying a voltage to the electrode thereby delivering an effective amount of a patterned electric field or current thus regulating the physiology and/or growth of the at least one cell. | 06-24-2010 |
20100324383 | System for In Vivo Biosensing Based on the Optical Response of Electronic Polymers - A system for continuous in vivo biosensing of specific analyte molecule concentrations based on the dynamic optical properties of electronic polymers is disclosed. The biosensor system includes at least one implant member subcutaneously exposed to the interstitial fluid of the subject, and a reader member at least temporarily positioned over the implant member to probe it with light of specific wavelengths through the skin. The system has many potential applications, including the real-time monitoring of blood glucose levels in diabetics as a method to supplement or replace conventional capillary blood testing. | 12-23-2010 |
20110229706 | ALIGNED NANOSTRUCTURED POLYMERS - Novel, simple methods are presented directed to the synthesis of aligned nanofibers of polyaniline and substituted derivatives on a substrate. The production of these fibers is achieved via various methods by controlling the concentration of aniline monomer or substituted aniline derivatives or an oxidant in the reaction medium and maintaining said concentration at a level much lower than conventional polyaniline synthesis methods. Methods are disclosed relating to the use of a permeable membrane to control the release of a monomer and/or oxidant as well as a bulk polymerization method. | 09-22-2011 |
20120035353 | ALIGNED NANOSTRUCTURED POLYMERS - Novel, simple methods are presented directed to the synthesis of aligned nanofibers of polyaniline and substituted derivatives on a substrate. The production of these fibers is achieved via various methods by controlling the concentration of aniline monomer or substituted aniline derivatives or an oxidant in the reaction medium and maintaining said concentration at a level much lower than conventional polyaniline synthesis methods. Methods are disclosed relating to the use of a permeable membrane to control the release of a monomer and/or oxidant as well as a bulk polymerization method. | 02-09-2012 |
20120126920 | LAMINATE COMPOSITE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - An organic-based magnet is formed by molecular layer deposition (MLD) of a first compound and MLD of a second compound. The first or second compound containing a metal-containing compound. The first and second compounds being reactive with each other to form a first layer organic-based magnet. A laminate composite includes a first monolayer including a metal bonded to a magnet forming organic compound. A second monolayer may be in direct contact with the first monolayer. One of the first monolayer and the second monolayer having an induced magnetization when exposed to a magnetic field. A device includes the laminate composite and a nonmagnetic film thereon. A method of making an organic magnet on a substrate in a vacuum chamber includes depositing a first layer of metal-containing compound on the substrate by MLD. | 05-24-2012 |
20120211702 | Electrically Conducting Polymer And Copolymer Compositions, Methods For Making Same And Applications Therefor - The present invention relates generally to substituted polyaniline polymer/copolymer compositions, suitable slats thereof and uses therefore. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to conductive substituted polyaniline polymer/copolymer compositions, suitable slats thereof and uses therefore. In still another embodiment, the present invention relates to self-protonated substituted polyaniline polymer/copolymer compositions, suitable slats thereof and uses therefore. In yet another embodiment, the present invention relates to self-protonated sulfonic acid- or boric acid-substituted polyaniline polymer/copolymer compositions, suitable slats thereof and uses therefore. In still another embodiment, the one or more various polyaniline polymer/copolymer compositions of the present invention are both biodegradable and conducting polymer compositions. | 08-23-2012 |
20130096406 | System for In Vivo Biosensing Based on the Optical Response of Electronic Polymers - A system for continuous in vivo biosensing of specific analyte molecule concentrations based on the dynamic optical properties of electronic polymers is disclosed. The biosensor system includes at least one implant member subcutaneously exposed to the interstitial fluid of the subject, and a reader member at least temporarily positioned over the implant member to probe it with light of specific wavelengths through the skin. The system has many potential applications, including the real-time monitoring of blood glucose levels in diabetics as a method to supplement or replace conventional capillary blood testing. | 04-18-2013 |
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20100243374 | Trolley Braking System - An apparatus for transporting a rider between two points on a cable or rope, having a plurality of supports configured to suspend the cable or rope between two points of unequal elevation and a trolley for transporting the rider supported by a harness on the cable or rope, the trolley having a mounting plate configured with a connection point to receive the rider's harness, a pulley rotatably mounted to the mounting plate to support the plate on the cable or rope, and a friction shoe mounted on the plate forward of the pulley to contact the upper portion of the cable or rope, wherein the connection point is located beneath the cable or rope between the centers of the pulley and the friction shoe. | 09-30-2010 |
20120137924 | Trolley Braking System - A trolley for transporting the rider supported by a harness on a cable or rope, the trolley having a mounting plate configured with a connection point to receive the rider's harness, a pulley rotatably mounted to the mounting plate to support the plate on the cable or rope, and a friction shoe mounted on the plate forward of the pulley to contact the upper portion of the cable or rope, wherein the connection point is located beneath the cable or rope between the centers of the pulley and the friction shoe. The apparatus may also provide a manually operated brake handle to allow the rider to selectively apply braking force to reduce the speed of the trolley on the cable as desired. | 06-07-2012 |
20130239842 | Trolley Braking System - A trolley braking system for smoothly reducing the speed of a rider supported by a harness on a cable or rope approaching a landing platform comprises a cylinder having a closed end and a piston slidably mounted in the interior. A braking cable is secured to the piston and routed through an opening in the closed end of the cylinder to a braking block, which is slidably mounted on the cable between the trolley and the landing platform. The system may also may also include a relief valve to release compressed air from the cylinder, so that the braking force may be controlled. | 09-19-2013 |
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20100191099 | MOTION-ATTENUATED CONTRAST-ENHANCED CARDIAC MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING AND RELATED METHOD THEREOF - A system and method for providing a dark-blood technique for contrast-enhanced cardiac magnetic resonance, improving visualization of subendocardial infarcts or perfusion abnormalities that may otherwise be difficult to distinguish from the bright blood pool. In one technique the dark-blood preparation is performed using a driven-equilibrium fourier transform (DEFT) preparation with motion sensitizing gradients which attenuate the signal in the ventricular cavities related to incoherent phase losses resulting from non-steady flow within the heart. This dark-blood preparation preserves the underlying contrast characteristics of the pulse sequence causing a myocardial infarction to be bright while rendering the blood pool dark. When applied to perfusion imaging, this dark-blood preparation will help eliminate artifacts resulting from the juxtaposition of a bright ventricular cavity and relatively dark myocardium. | 07-29-2010 |
20130315461 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACCELERATED ARTERIAL SPIN LABELING USING COMPRESSED SENSING - Systems and methods for accelerated arterial spin labeling (ASL) using compressed sensing are disclosed. In one aspect, in accordance with one example embodiment, a method includes acquiring magnetic resonance data associated with an area of interest of a subject, wherein the area of interest corresponds to one or more physiological activities of the subject. The method also includes performing image reconstruction using temporally constrained compressed sensing reconstruction on at least a portion of the acquired magnetic resonance data, wherein acquiring the magnetic resonance data includes receiving data associated with ASL of the area of interest of the subject. | 11-28-2013 |
20140219531 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACCELERATED DYNAMIC MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - Some aspects of the present disclosure relate to systems and methods for accelerated dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In an example embodiment, a method includes acquiring undersampled MRI data corresponding to a set of images associated with an area of interest of a subject, and separating an image of the set of images into image regions. The method also includes performing motion tracking for each of the image regions, grouping the motion-tracked image regions into clusters, and applying a sparsity transform to the clusters, to form sparsity-exploited, transformed image regions. The method further includes forming a set of merged images from the plurality of sparsity-exploited, transformed image regions, and updating the set of merged images based on data fidelity, to form an updated set of estimated images. | 08-07-2014 |
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20120266372 | DEVICE FOR USE WITH DRAINS - A treatment assembly for a drain is provided. The treatment assembly includes a skirt configured for covering the drain and a basket assembly configured for being received beneath the skirt and between an opening of the drain. The basket assembly contains a treatment material for providing treatment to the drain. A related method is also disclosed. | 10-25-2012 |
20120267296 | DEVICE FOR USE WITH FLOOR DRAINS - A tool for use with a basket assembly is provided. The basket assembly is of the type configured for being receivably engaged with an opening defined in a drain cover skirt for covering the perimeter of a floor drain. The tool is configured for engaging the basket assembly and removing the basket assembly from the drain cover skirt upon force input from a user. | 10-25-2012 |
20130087486 | DEVICE FOR USE WITH FLOOR DRAINS - A cover for a drain assembly is provided. The cover includes a skirt material defining a plurality of openings therein for allowing flowthrough of liquid and one or more fasteners extending from the skirt material and configured for being received within an opening defined in the drain assembly. | 04-11-2013 |
20130185857 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING TREATMENT TO A DRAIN - A method for providing treatment to a sink is disclosed. The method includes providing a device that includes a dome that includes one or more treatment materials, and a support member extending in a generally radial direction from the dome. The method further includes placing the device into a sink basin such that the support member engages the basin and the dome is generally aligned with a drain opening of the sink. | 07-25-2013 |
20130240423 | DEVICE FOR USE WITH FLOOR DRAINS - A cover for a floor drain is provided. The cover includes a first skirt material defining a cutout therein. The skirt material is configured for covering the perimeter of the floor drain. A second skirt material is provided for being received in the cutout and being configured for covering the opening of the floor drain. The second skirt material further defines an opening therein for receivably engaging a basket assembly. | 09-19-2013 |
20140251994 | DEVICE FOR PROVIDING TREATMENT TO A FOUNTAIN DRINK DISPENSER - A device for use with a drink dispenser is disclosed herein. The device includes an insert having one or more treatment characteristics and that is sized to be received within a trough of a drink dispenser and a panel engaged with the insert. The panel defines a plurality of apertures that allow flowthrough of spilled liquid from the drink dispenser into the insert. | 09-11-2014 |
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20090313295 | System and Process for Connecting Media Content - A system for correlating a user's interests to media content, said system comprising: (a) at least one data store comprising media content data relating to people, works, and tags; (b) a relationship generator configured to generate direct relationships among said people, works and tags; (c) a connection module to generate connections between a primary person, work or tag and a first set of said people, works, and tags, wherein each person, work and tag of said first set has a direct relationship with said primary person, work or tag; and (d) a display module for causing the display of at least a portion of said first set of said people, works and tags. | 12-17-2009 |
20130138677 | System and Process for Connecting Media Content - A system for correlating a user's interests to media content, said system comprising: (a) at least one data store comprising media content data relating to people, works, and tags; (b) a relationship generator configured to generate direct relationships among said people, works and tags; (c) a connection module to generate connections between a primary person, work or tag and a first set of said people, works, and tags, wherein each person, work and tag of said first set has a direct relationship with said primary person, work or tag; and (d) a display module for causing the display of at least a portion of said first set of said people, works and tags. | 05-30-2013 |
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20080274906 | Novel Predictors of Transplant Rejection Determined by Peripheral Blood Gene-Expression Profiling - The present invention provides methods and kits for predicting transplant rejection or tolerance. Methods for predicting the probability of cardiac allograft rejection via profiling of peripheral blood gene expression are also provided. | 11-06-2008 |
20090105168 | Use Of HDAC And/Or DNMT Inhibitors For Treatment Of Ischemic Injury - The present invention provides methods of ameliorating or reducing the extent of ischemic injury, reperfusion injury, and myocardial infarction, by administering an inhibitor of histone deacetylase enzyme (HDAC) or an inhibitor of DNA methyltransferase enzyme (DNMT). | 04-23-2009 |
20100298237 | USE OF HDAC INHIBITORS FOR TREATMENT OF CARDIAC RHYTHM DISORDERS - The present invention provides methods of ameliorating or reducing the extent of cardiac arrhythmia disorders, by administering an inhibitor of histone deacetylase enzyme (HDAC). | 11-25-2010 |
20120094967 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING ASTHMA AND OTHER LUNG DISEASES - The present invention provides methods for dilating the bronchi or bronchioles and relaxing a pulmonary smooth muscle in a subject by treating the subject with a pharmaceutical composition, which includes a Histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor. The ability to dilate the bronchi or bronchioles and relax a pulmonary smooth muscle according to the methods of the invention allows treating, alleviating, or inhibiting bronchoconstrictive diseases or disorders and symptoms associated or derived from bronchoconstrictive diseases. | 04-19-2012 |
20140107211 | USE OF HDAC AND/OR DNMT INHIBITORS FOR TREATMENT OF ISCHEMIC INJURY - The present invention provides methods of ameliorating or reducing the extent of ischemic injury, reperfusion injury, and myocardial infarction, by administering an inhibitor of histone deacetylase enzyme (HDAC) or an inhibitor of DNA methyltransferase enzyme (DNMT). | 04-17-2014 |
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20080318044 | TITANATE NANOWIRE, TITANATE NANOWIRE SCAFFOLD, AND PROCESSES OF MAKING SAME - In one aspect, the present invention relates to a synthetic nanostructure. In one embodiment, the synthetic nanostructure has a top region substantially comprising titanate nanowires, a middle region substantially comprising titanate nanoparticles and titanate nanowires, and a bottom region substantially comprising titanium, wherein some of the titanate nanowires of the top region are extending into the middle region, wherein the middle region is between the top region and the bottom region, and wherein some of the titanate nanowires of the top region are substantially perpendicular to the bottom surface of the titanium substrate. At least some of the titanate nanowires in the top region form 3D macroporous scaffolds with interconnected macropores. | 12-25-2008 |
20110269638 | Genes associated with post relapse survival and uses thereof - Provided are methods, systems and kits for predicting post-relapse survival of a cancer patient and for identifying cancer genes predictive of the post-relapse survival of the patient. Values representing gene expression levels of a group of genes associated with survival of the cancer cells are determined using gene expression profiling platforms and a plurality of probe sets that hybridize to one or more of the genes in the group. A predictive model establishes a predictive value based on the weighted contribution of each gene associated with survival of the cancer cells to risk of death for the cancer patient and imports expression values of the genes in the group that is indicative of a risk of death for the relapsed patient. Using global gene expression profiling and statistical analysis, expression of cancer cell genes at baseline and at first relapse that are involved in interaction of cancer cells with cells in their microenvironment, can be used to identify genes that are predictive of post-relapse survival. | 11-03-2011 |
20140079813 | Genes Associated With Post Relapse Survival And Uses Thereof - Provided are methods, systems and kits for predicting post-relapse survival of a cancer patient and for identifying cancer genes predictive of the post-relapse survival of the patient. Values representing gene expression levels of a group of genes associated with survival of the cancer cells are determined using gene expression profiling platforms and a plurality of probe sets that hybridize to one or more of the genes in the group. A predictive model establishes a predictive value based on the weighted contribution of each gene associated with survival of the cancer cells to risk of death for the cancer patient and imports expression values of the genes in the group that is indicative of a risk of death for the relapsed patient. Using global gene expression profiling and statistical analysis, expression of cancer cell genes at baseline and at first relapse that are involved in interaction of cancer cells with cells in their microenvironment, can be used to identify genes that are predictive of post-relapse survival. | 03-20-2014 |
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20110025239 | Electro-motive machine using halbach array and electrons trapped in electromagnetic providing current - A Halbach array is radially disposed in an environment optimized for efficiency and controlled for efficient generation and use of power in order to generate, establish, and maintain a desired level of rotational energy with enhanced efficiency. | 02-03-2011 |
20130099703 | Electro-motive machine using halbach array electrons trapped in electromagnetic coils and using hybrid coils to harvest back electromotive force - A Halbach array is radially disposed in an environment optimized for efficiency and controlled for efficient generation and use of power in order to generate, establish, and maintain a desired level of rotational energy with enhanced efficiency and in order to make the most efficient use of electromotive forces and magnetic fields which are either intentionally created for the operation of the apparatus or which result from the operation of the apparatus. | 04-25-2013 |
20140077504 | VERTICAL AXIS WIND TURBINE WITH CAMBERED AIRFOIL BLADES - A wind turbine having blades that rotate in a horizontal plane about a vertical axis. A single output shaft is directly connected by one-way bearings to the driven shaft of a permanent magnet generator. This eliminates the need for a gearbox and also eliminates the need for inverters. Friction losses are further reduced by suspending the vertical shaft with magnetic bearings. Airfoils are positioned in a specific vertical design so that they cup the wind on a lower concave portion of the airfoil for self-starting capability. Stealth radar-absorbing mesh and faceted mounting structures reduce scrambling of radar returns. | 03-20-2014 |
20140191596 | HIGH EFFICIENCY PERMANENT MAGNET MACHINE - The present invention is a high efficiency permanent magnet machine capable of maintaining high power density. The machine is operable over a wide range of power output. The improved efficiency is due in part to copper wires with a current density lower than traditional designs and larger permanent magnets coupled with a large air gap. In a certain embodiment wide stator teeth are used to provide additional improved efficiency through significantly reducing magnetic saturation resulting in lower current. The machine also has a much smaller torque angle than that in traditional design at rated load and thus has a higher overload handling capability and improved efficiency. In addition, when the machine is used as a motor, an adaptive phase lag compensation scheme helps the sensorless field oriented control (FOC) scheme to perform more accurately. | 07-10-2014 |
20140340011 | HIGH EFFICIENCY PERMANENT MAGNET MACHINE - The present invention is a high efficiency permanent magnet machine capable of maintaining high power density. The machine is operable over a wide range of power output. The improved efficiency is due in part to copper wires with a current density lower than traditional designs and larger permanent magnets coupled with a large air gap. In a certain embodiment wide stator teeth are used to provide additional improved efficiency through significantly reducing magnetic saturation resulting in lower current. The machine also has a much smaller torque angle than that in traditional design at rated load and thus has a higher overload handling capability and improved efficiency. In addition, when the machine is used as a motor, an adaptive phase lag compensation scheme helps the sensorless field oriented control (FOC) scheme to perform more accurately. | 11-20-2014 |
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20090239130 | Modular battery, an interconnector for such batteries and methods related to modular batteries - A modular battery includes a first planar battery cell having a first planar electrode surface, a second planar battery cell having a second planar electrode surface, and a compressible interconnector disposed between the first planar surface and the second planar surface and electrically connecting the first and second planar electrode surfaces. Other embodiments of a modular battery, an interconnector and methods are also disclosed. | 09-24-2009 |
20100273044 | HIGH VOLTAGE MODULAR BATTERY WITH ELECTRICALLY-INSULATED CELL MODULE AND INTERCONNECTOR PERIPHERIES - A modular battery includes a housing, a first planar battery cell having a first planar electrode surface, a second planar battery cell having a second planar electrode surface, and an interconnector disposed between the first planar surface and the second planar surface and electrically connecting the first and second planar electrode surfaces, side peripheries of the interconnector, the first and second planar battery cells being electrically insulated from the housing. | 10-28-2010 |
20110159351 | MODULAR BATTERY WITH POLYMERIC COMPRESSION SEALING - A modular battery includes: a first battery cell having a first electrode surface; a second battery cell having a second electrode surface; a compressible interconnector connecting the first battery cell and the second battery cell; and a polymeric material holding the first battery cell against the second battery cell with the interconnector in a compressed state. A method is also provided. | 06-30-2011 |
20110159352 | HIGH VOLTAGE MODULAR BATTERY WITH COMPRESSION BLADDER - A modular battery includes a housing, a first battery cell having a first electrode surface, a second battery cell having a second electrode surface, and a pressurizable bladder forcing the first battery cell against the second battery cell. | 06-30-2011 |
20110177383 | Battery cell module for modular battery with interleaving separator - A cell module for a modular battery includes a plurality of positive electrode plates having positive connections extending from the positive electrode plates and having a first end and an opposite second end; a plurality of negative electrode plate having negative connections extending from the negative electrode plates and having a third end and an opposite fourth end, the positive and negative electrode plates alternating and being stacked so that the first and third ends are on a same side of the cell module and the second and fourth ends are on an opposite side; and a separator between the positive and negative electrode plates and covering the second end and the third end. A modular battery and a method are also provided. | 07-21-2011 |
20110200867 | Modular battery with battery cell having bimetallic end plates - A battery cell for a modular battery includes a positive end electrode; a negative end electrode; and at least one further electrode between the positive end electrode and the negative end electrode; at least one of the positive and negative end electrodes including a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer adjacent to the first conductive layer, the first conductive layer defining an electrical contact surface facing away from the further electrode and being made of a material less susceptible to oxidation than the second conductive layer. A battery and a method are also provided. | 08-18-2011 |
20120043935 | STATION FOR RAPIDLY CHARGING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY - A vehicle charging station is provided. The vehicle charging station includes a charging source providing an electrical charge, a coolant source providing coolant and a connector having both an electrical supply section delivering the electrical charge and a coolant supply section delivering the coolant. The connector is capable of connecting to a vehicle. A connector for a vehicle charging station and an electric vehicle are also provided. | 02-23-2012 |
20120043943 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES - A method for recharging an electric vehicle having an electric battery for powering a vehicle drive system is provided. The method includes recharging the electric vehicle during a first period at a first electrical power and recharging the electric vehicle during a second period shorter than the first period at a second electrical power higher than the first electrical power. The recharging includes delivering coolant to the electric vehicle to cool the electric battery during the second period. Other methods of recharging an electric vehicle are also provided. | 02-23-2012 |
20120183832 | HIGH VOLTAGE MODULAR BATTERY WITH ELECTRICALLY-INSULATED CELL MODULE AND INTERCONNECTOR PERIPHERIES - A modular battery includes a housing, a first planar battery cell having a first planar electrode surface, a second planar battery cell having a second planar electrode surface, and an interconnector disposed between the first planar surface and the second planar surface and electrically connecting the first and second planar electrode surfaces, side peripheries of the interconnector, the first and second planar battery cells being electrically insulated from the housing. A method is also provided. | 07-19-2012 |
20120221299 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING NETWORK - A method for creating an electric vehicle charging network includes receiving first location data from a first remote device; providing electric vehicle charger data to the first remote device as a function of the first location data; receiving second location data from a second remote device; providing the electric vehicle charger data to the second remote device as a function of the second location data; and, in response to the electric vehicle charger data, receiving interest data from the first and second remote devices to permit creation of a first electric vehicle charger. Further methods and systems are provided. | 08-30-2012 |
20130026998 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES - A method for recharging an electric vehicle having an electric battery for powering a vehicle drive system is provided. The method includes recharging the electric vehicle during a first period at a first electrical power and recharging the electric vehicle during a second period shorter than the first period at a second electrical power higher than the first electrical power. The recharging includes delivering coolant to the electric vehicle to cool the electric battery during the second period. Other methods of recharging an electric vehicle are also provided. | 01-31-2013 |
20130029193 | RAPID CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RAPID CHARGING - An electric vehicle is provided. The electric vehicle includes an electric battery powering a drive system of the vehicle. The battery has a housing and a plurality of cells within the housing. The cells are spaced apart by interconnectors. The electric vehicle also includes a coolant delivery. The coolant delivery delivers coolant to the interconnectors. An electric battery is also provided. | 01-31-2013 |
20130046513 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING NETWORK - A method for creating an electric vehicle charging network includes receiving first location data from a first remote device; providing electric vehicle charger data to the first remote device as a function of the first location data; receiving second location data from a second remote device; providing the electric vehicle charger data to the second remote device as a function of the second location data; and, in response to the electric vehicle charger data, receiving interest data from the first and second remote devices to permit creation of a first electric vehicle charger. Further methods and systems are provided. | 02-21-2013 |
20130108910 | HIGH VOLTAGE MODULAR BATTERY WITH ELECTRICALLY-INSULATED CELL MODULE AND INTERCONNECTOR PERIPHERIES | 05-02-2013 |
20130346902 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING AN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY VEHICLE SUPPLY STATION NETWORK - A computer implemented method for creating an alternative energy vehicle supply station network is provided. The method includes displaying selectable potential alternative energy vehicle supply stations to users via a graphical user interface displayed on remote devices, the potential alternative energy vehicle supply stations being selectable by each of the users of remote devices to submit at least one preference of each user as a user submission; updating a memory of a computer to include the user submissions; processing, by a processor of the computer, the user submissions as a function of preselected criteria; and outputting, by the computer, the potential alternative energy vehicle supply stations satisfying the preselected criteria. | 12-26-2013 |
20140062397 | STATION FOR RAPIDLY CHARGING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY - A vehicle charging station is provided. The vehicle charging station includes a charging source providing an electrical charge, a coolant source providing coolant and a connector having both an electrical supply section delivering the electrical charge and a coolant supply section delivering the coolant. The connector is capable of connecting to a vehicle. A connector for a vehicle charging station and an electric vehicle are also provided. | 03-06-2014 |
20140136281 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING A NATURAL GAS OR OTHER ALTERNATE FUEL REFUELING STATION NETWORK - A method for creating an alternate fuel vehicle refueling network includes receiving first location data and first alternate fuel refueling station interest data from a first remote device; receiving second location data and second alternate fuel refueling station interest data from a second remote device; and using the first location data, first alternate fuel refueling station interest data, second location data and second alternate fuel refueling station interest data to permit creation of a first alternate fuel refueling station. | 05-15-2014 |
20140148965 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING A RESERVE ENERGY BANKING AND ENERGY RESERVE NETWORK - A method for creating a collective energy reserve network is provided. The method includes receiving first data including location data and first energy reserve interest data from a first remote device; receiving second data including location data and second energy reserve interest data from a second remote device; and using the first location data, first energy reserve interest data, second location data and second energy reserve interest data to permit creation of a first collective energy reserve. The energy reserve may be free standing or integrated with an electric vehicle recharger. | 05-29-2014 |
20140292260 | ELECTRIC BATTERY RAPID RECHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MILITARY AND OTHER APPLICATIONS - A method for rapidly recharging a military or a non-military device having an electric battery is provided. The method includes recharging the military or non-military device and the recharging includes delivering coolant to the military or non-military device to cool the electric battery. A military device, a non-military non-vehicular device, a mobile charging station and a stationary charging station are also provided. | 10-02-2014 |
20150054460 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGING STATION INCLUDING A BATTERY BANK - An electric vehicle recharging station is provided. The electric vehicle recharging station includes an electric power supply system for rapidly recharging an onboard electric vehicle battery. The electric power supply system includes a first energy source and a battery bank including one or more rechargeable charging batteries for rapidly recharging the onboard electric vehicle battery. The electric vehicle recharging station also includes a temperature management system providing heat exchange fluid to both the onboard electric vehicle battery and the battery bank to thermally condition the onboard electric vehicle battery and the battery bank. A method of recharging onboard electric vehicle batteries is also provided. | 02-26-2015 |
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20100037624 | ELECTROCALORIC REFRIGERATOR AND MULTILAYER PYROELECTRIC ENERGY GENERATOR - In accordance with the invention, there are electrocaloric devices, pyroelectric devices and methods of forming them. A device which can be a pyroelectric energy generator or an electrocaloric cooling device, can include a first reservoir at a first temperature and a second reservoir at a second temperature, wherein the second temperature is higher than the first temperature. The device can also include a plurality of liquid crystal thermal switches disposed between the first reservoir and the second reservoir and one or more active layers disposed between the first reservoir and the second reservoir, such that each of the one or more active layers is sandwiched between two liquid crystal thermal switches. The device can further include one or more power supplies to apply voltage to the plurality of liquid crystal thermal switches and the one or more the active layers. | 02-18-2010 |
20100039208 | HIGH-FREQUENCY, THIN-FILM LIQUID CRYSTAL THERMAL SWITCHES - In accordance with the invention, there are thermal switches, method of operating thermal switches and methods of forming thermal switches. A thermal switch can include a thin layer of liquid crystal disposed between a first surface of a first insulating substrate and a second surface of a second insulating substrate, wherein the liquid crystals are aligned at one or more of the first surface and the second surface due to surface preparation. | 02-18-2010 |
20100175392 | ELECTROCALORIC REFRIGERATOR AND MULTILAYER PYROELECTRIC ENERGY GENERATOR - Provided are electrocaloric devices, pyroelectric devices and methods of forming them. A device which can be a pyroelectric energy generator or an electrocaloric cooling device, can include a first single-layer heat engine having a first side configured to be in contact with a first reservoir and a second side configured to be in contact with a second reservoir, wherein the first reservoir comprises a fluid. The device can also include a second single-layer heat engine having a first side in contact with the first reservoir and a second side in contact with a third reservoir and a channel disposed between the first single-layer heat engine and the second single-layer heat engine, the channel configured to transport the fluid from a first end to a second end. The device can further include one or more power supplies configured to apply voltages to the first and the second single-layer heat engine. | 07-15-2010 |
20130074900 | Electrocaloric Refrigerator and Multilayer Pyroelectric Energy Generator - In accordance with the invention, there are electrocaloric devices, pyroelectric devices and methods of forming them. A device which can be a pyroelectric energy generator or an electrocaloric cooling device, can include a first reservoir at a first temperature and a second reservoir at a second temperature, wherein the second temperature is higher than the first temperature. The device can also include a plurality of liquid crystal thermal switches disposed between the first reservoir and the second reservoir and one or more active layers disposed between the first reservoir and the second reservoir, such that each of the one or more active layers is sandwiched between two liquid crystal thermal switches. The device can further include one or more power supplies to apply voltage to the plurality of liquid crystal thermal switches and the one or more the active layers. | 03-28-2013 |
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20090254549 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR SEARCHING CONTENT - Embodiments of methods and apparatuses for searching contents, including structured search are described herein. Embodiments of the present invention use tree structures (or more generally, graph structures), layout structures, and/or content category information to capture within search results relevant content that would otherwise be missed, to reduce the incidence of false positives within search results, and to improve the accuracy of rankings within search results. Embodiments of the present invention further use tree structures (or more generally, graph structures), layout structures, and/or content category information to extend search results to include sub-document constituents. Embodiments of the present invention also support the use of distribution properties as criteria for ranking search results. And embodiments of the present invention support search based on structural proximity, search expressions with recursively embedded operators, predicates, and/or quantifiers, and applications to selection of advertisements. | 10-08-2009 |
20120143841 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR SEARCHING CONTENT - Embodiments of methods and apparatuses for searching contents, including structured search are described herein. Embodiments of the present invention use tree structures (or more generally, graph structures), layout structures, and/or content category information to capture within search results relevant content that would otherwise be missed, to reduce the incidence of false positives within search results, and to improve the accuracy of rankings within search results. Embodiments of the present invention further use tree structures (or more generally, graph structures), layout structures, and/or content category information to extend search results to include sub-document constituents. Embodiments of the present invention also support the use of distribution properties as criteria for ranking search results. And embodiments of the present invention support search based on structural proximity, search expressions with recursively embedded operators, predicates, and/or quantifiers, and applications to selection of advertisements. | 06-07-2012 |
20120191684 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR SEARCHING CONTENT - Embodiments of methods and apparatuses for searching contents, including structured search are described herein. Embodiments of the present invention use tree structures (or more generally, graph structures), layout structures, and/or content category information to capture within search results relevant content that would otherwise be missed, to reduce the incidence of false positives within search results, and to improve the accuracy of rankings within search results. Embodiments of the present invention further use tree structures (or more generally, graph structures), layout structures, and/or content category information to extend search results to include sub-document constituents. Embodiments of the present invention also support the use of distribution properties as criteria for ranking search results. And embodiments of the present invention support search based on structural proximity, search expressions with recursively embedded operators, predicates, and/or quantifiers, and applications to selection of advertisements. | 07-26-2012 |
20130103662 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR GENERATING SEARCH EXPRESSIONS FROM CONTENT, FOR APPLYING SEARCH EXPRESSIONS TO CONTENT COLLECTIONS, AND/OR FOR ANALYZING CORRESPONDING SEARCH RESULTS - Methods, storage media, and apparatuses associated with evaluating a content item are disclosed herein. In various embodiments, a computer-implemented method may include receiving, by a search expression generator operated by a computer, the content item. Additionally, the method may include generating a search expression, by the search expression generator, based on the content item, to facilitate evaluating the content item based at least in part on searching other content items using the search expression. The search expression may indicate nested juxtapositions of sub-expressions of the search expression. In other embodiments, at least one storage medium may include instructions implementing a search engine that applies the search expression to a collection of other content items. In still other embodiments, an apparatus may include a configurator adapted to organize the collection of other content items. Other embodiments may also be disclosed and claimed. | 04-25-2013 |
20130173578 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR SEARCHING CONTENT - Embodiments of methods and apparatuses for searching contents, including structured search for atomic search expressions, including proximately associated atomic search expressions, are described herein. Embodiments may use tree structures (or more generally, graph structures), layout structures, and/or other information to capture within search results relevant content, include sub-document constituents, to reduce the incidence of false positives within search results, and/or to improve the accuracy of rankings within search results. Embodiments may use distance and/or scoring functions to generate scores for the structures to indicate relevance, including usage of local geometry, and linear iteration over portions of the content at a level to capture potential of a portion to influence other portions of the level, and influence received by a portion from the other portions of the level. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 07-04-2013 |
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20100041027 | METHODS OF ASSESSING CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE - An association between the Ala allele of the P12A variant of the human PPARγ gene and development of CAD, particularly premature CAD, in individuals, and specifically in women, particularly Caucasian women, is described, as are methods of assessing or predicting the likelihood or risk that an individual, such as a woman, will develop premature CAD. Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the human resistin gene, human resistin gene variants, gender-related increase in premature coronary artery disease, methods of assessing or aiding in assessing the risk that an individual will develop premature CAD, and methods of predicting the likelihood or aiding in predicting the likelihood that an individual will develop premature CAD are described. | 02-18-2010 |
20100105046 | METHODS OF DIAGNOSING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE - The invention relates to predicting which individuals are at risk of developing atherosclerotic vascular disease, and once having disease, which individuals are at risk of experiencing plaque rupture which, depending on the site of the plaque, could produce myocardial infarction, stroke, critical limb ischemia, or other vascular event. The invention further relates to methods of diagnosing and aiding in the diagnosis of vascular conditions such as atherosclerosis, premature coronary artery disease and coronary artery disease, by detecting a resistin gene product in an individual. The invention further relates to methods of predicting, and aiding in predicting, the likelihood that an individual will experience a vascular event, such as but not limited to, a myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndrome, stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), or critical limb ischemia. | 04-29-2010 |
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20140066384 | NOVEL GENES AND PROTEINS THAT HOME TO DEVELOPING MICROVESSELS - Described herein are polypeptides that home to developing microvasculature, (also referred to as developing microvessels), such as newly developing microvasculature in mammals, particularly in humans, and to DNA that encodes such polypeptides. These polypeptides are referred to herein as developing microvasculature homing polypeptides. In a specific embodiment, the homing peptides are collateral vessel endothelia (CVE) homing polypeptides, which have been shown to home to collateral vessel endothelia after ischemia. | 03-06-2014 |