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20110068001 | RELEASE SYSTEM FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS - Electrochemical cells, and more specifically, release systems for the fabrication of electrochemical cells are described. In particular, release layer arrangements, assemblies, methods and compositions that facilitate the fabrication of electrochemical cell components, such as electrodes, are presented. In some embodiments, methods of fabricating an electrode involve the use of a release layer to separate portions of the electrode from a carrier substrate on which the electrode was fabricated. For example, an intermediate electrode assembly may include, in sequence, an electroactive material layer, a current collector layer, a release layer, and a carrier substrate. The carrier substrate can facilitate handling of the electrode during fabrication and/or assembly, but may be released from the electrode prior to commercial use. | 03-24-2011 |
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20140079994 | RELEASE SYSTEM FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS - Electrochemical cells, and more specifically, release systems for the fabrication of electrochemical cells are described. In particular, release layer arrangements, assemblies, methods and compositions that facilitate the fabrication of electrochemical cell components, such as electrodes, are presented. In some embodiments, methods of fabricating an electrode involve the use of a release layer to separate portions of the electrode from a carrier substrate on which the electrode was fabricated. For example, an intermediate electrode assembly may include, in sequence, an electroactive material layer, a current collector layer, a release layer, and a carrier substrate. The carrier substrate can facilitate handling of the electrode during fabrication and/or assembly, but may be released from the electrode prior to commercial use. | 03-20-2014 |
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20100180914 | CONDUCTOR CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A conductor cleaning system for cleaning aluminum strands of all aluminum and steel reinforced conductors, such as ACSS, ACSR, ACAR, and AAA. The conductor cleaning system having a container adapted to receive a portion of a conductor to be cleaned, a housing adapted to receive and support the container, and a cleaning solution contained in the container for cleaning the portion of the conductor. The cleaning solution being adapted to clean the conductor without reacting with or damaging the conductor. | 07-22-2010 |
20100180921 | CONDUCTOR CLEANING SYSTEM - A conductor cleaning system for cleaning aluminum strands of all aluminum and steel reinforced conductors, such as ACSS, ACSR, ACAR, and AAA. The conductor cleaning system having a container adapted to receive a portion of a conductor to be cleaned, a housing adapted to receive and support the container, and a cleaning solution contained in the container for cleaning the portion of the conductor. The cleaning solution being adapted to clean the conductor without reacting with or damaging the conductor. | 07-22-2010 |
20130255726 | CONDUCTOR CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A conductor cleaning system for cleaning aluminum strands of all aluminum and steel reinforced conductors, such as ACSS, ACSR, ACAR, and AAA. The conductor cleaning system having a container adapted to receive a portion of a conductor to be cleaned, a housing adapted to receive and support the container, and a cleaning solution contained in the container for cleaning the portion of the conductor. The cleaning solution being adapted to clean the conductor without reacting with or damaging the conductor. | 10-03-2013 |
20130255730 | CONDUCTOR CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A conductor cleaning system for cleaning aluminum strands of all aluminum and steel reinforced conductors, such as ACSS, ACSR, ACAR, and AAA. The conductor cleaning system having a container adapted to receive a portion of a conductor to be cleaned, a housing adapted to receive and support the container, and a cleaning solution contained in the container for cleaning the portion of the conductor. The cleaning solution being adapted to clean the conductor without reacting with or damaging the conductor. | 10-03-2013 |
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20100115040 | Systems And Methods For Creating And Updating Reputation Records - According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a computer-implemented method is provided for generating a reputation record and filtering electronic messages, each reputation record including a reputation score and a reputation key. The method includes receiving at least one incoming event notification, including a reputation key; determining, based on the reputation key, whether a corresponding reputation record exists; creating a new reputation record if the corresponding reputation record does not exist; determining a trust determination function based on the incoming event notification; calculating a reputation score based on the determined trust determination function, the incoming event notification, and an attribute associated with the reputation key; storing the calculated reputation score along with the reputation key in either the new reputation record or the corresponding reputation record; and filtering one or more electronic messages based on the calculated reputation score. | 05-06-2010 |
20130018972 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING AND UPDATING REPUTATION RECORDS - According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a computer-implemented method is provided for generating a reputation record and filtering electronic messages, each reputation record including a reputation score and a reputation key. The method includes receiving at least one incoming event notification, including a reputation key; determining, based on the reputation key, whether a corresponding reputation record exists; creating a new reputation record if the corresponding reputation record does not exist; determining a trust determination function based on the incoming event notification; calculating a reputation score based on the determined trust determination function, the incoming event notification, and an attribute associated with the reputation key; storing the calculated reputation score along with the reputation key in either the new reputation record or the corresponding reputation record; and filtering one or more electronic messages based on the calculated reputation score. | 01-17-2013 |
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20100233368 | ETHANOL-BASED INK COMPOSITION - An ink jet ink composition includes ethanol, a binder, a conductive agent, and a colorant. The ethanol is present in an amount at least 70% by weight of the ink composition. The binder is not a polyamide resin, a hydroxyaromatic resin, or a phenolic resin. The binder is present in an amount between 2% and 15% by weight of the ink composition. Water, if present, is in an amount less than 5% by weight of the ink composition. | 09-16-2010 |
20120176443 | THERMAL INK JET INK COMPOSITION - A thermal ink jet ink composition include a volatile organic solvent, a binder resin, a dye, a humectant in an amount less than 40% by weight of the thermal ink jet ink composition, and an additive for extending the decap time. The additive is present in an amount greater than 0.1% by weight of the thermal ink jet ink composition. The additive is selected from plasticizers, surfactants, aliphatic hydrocarbons, drying oils and mixtures thereof. The additive does not phase separate from the ink jet composition during application of the ink to a substrate in thermal ink jet printing. | 07-12-2012 |
20130027478 | PIGMENTED INK JET INK COMPOSITION - An ink jet ink composition includes an organic solvent, a binder, and a colorant. The colorant is selected from at least a first pigment and a second pigment. If the ink composition comprises carbon black, the carbon black is present in an amount less than 30% by weight of the total pigment content. | 01-31-2013 |
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20110240044 | System and method for determining the position of a remote object - The invention provides methods and systems for determining the position of a remote object such as an in vivo medical device such as capsule or probe within a medical patient. The systems and methods of the invention may also be used in other enclosed environments such as fluid handling or mechanical systems. The systems and methods of the invention use one or more external magnetic sensor arrays for sensing the magnetic field of a remote object within a target area. The position of the object is determined by applying magnetic field spatial geometry characterization point analysis to evaluate the sensed magnetic field. | 10-06-2011 |
20130267788 | System and Method for Orientation and Movement of Remote Objects - The disclosed invention provides apparatus, systems, and methods for moving an object in an enclosed area using a magnetic dipole deployed in the enclosed area and thereafter applying an external rotating magnetic field for applying a rotational force to the dipole along one or more selected axis. The external magnetic field is moved to manipulate object in the desired direction(s) of movement. | 10-10-2013 |
20140187907 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE POSITION OF A REMOTE OBJECT - The invention provides methods and systems for determining the position of a remote object such as an in vivo medical device such as capsule or probe within a medical patient. Integrated computer and computer executable remote permanent magnetic dipole position and orientation detection system monitors remote object movement. User interface displays remote permanent magnetic dipole location and orientation in a 3-dimensional view. Database stores object position movement in association with time. Magnetic sensor planes detect remote objects with permanent magnetic dipole and generate magnetic field information signal. Computer stores and searches location and posture information use a file. | 07-03-2014 |
20140247039 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ORIENTATION AND MOVEMENT OF REMOTE OBJECTS - The disclosed invention provides apparatus, systems, and methods for orientating an object in an enclosed area using a magnetic dipole deployed in the enclosed area and thereafter applying an external rotating magnetic field for applying a rotational force to the dipole along one or more selected axis. The external magnetic field is moved to manipulate object in the desired direction(s) of movement. | 09-04-2014 |
20150011829 | WIRELESS CAPSULE ENDOSCOPE AND POWER SUPPLY CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a wireless capsule endoscope and a power supply control method thereof. The method includes controlling the power supply of the capsule endoscope wirelessly and automatically adjusting power consumption of the power supply in the capsule endoscope. The wireless capsule endoscope includes a capsule casing, a light generator arranged at outside of the capsule casing, an opto-electronic switching starter arranged in the capsule casing, a power supply, a control module, a posture sensor, an illumination unit, an image processing device and a radio frequency transmission unit. The power supply being driven by the light generator in the present invention can effectively solve the incompatible problem between a traditional magnetic switch and a magnetic control device. Meanwhile, the control module and the posture detector enable the power supply to be in different working status under different states, which can prolong the service life of the power supply of the capsule endoscope. | 01-08-2015 |
20150018614 | Apparatus and method for controlling movement of a capsule endoscope in digestive tract of a human body - A system for controlling movement of a capsule endoscope in a human GI track is disclosed. The system comprises a magnetic dipole for placement in human GI track, an external magnet in a sphere shape generating dipole magnetic field and applying external translational and or rotational magnetic field force to the capsule endoscope, and a control system for moving the external magnet to manipulate the object along the variable axis in a desired direction of movement. | 01-15-2015 |
20150018615 | Apparatus and method for controlling movement of a capsule endoscope in digestive tract of a human body - System and method to provide a suspended capsule endoscope at a liquid gas interface is described. The capsule comprises a permanent magnetic dipole and has a density greater than the density of the liquid. An sphere-shaped external magnet is used to suspend and control the movement of the capsule endoscope at the liquid/gas interface. The capsule endoscope can translate along variable axes, rotate and tilt, according to the movement of the external magnet. The external magnet performs a translation and rotation simultaneously to keep the capsule endoscope still and anchored at the same position of the liquid/gas interface. The external magnet adjusts its distance to the liquid/gas interface during the rotation in order to apply a constant magnetic field force to the capsule endoscope. | 01-15-2015 |
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20120272741 | COAXIAL CABLE BRAGG GRATING SENSOR - A coaxial cable sensor device with periodic impedance discontinuities along the length of its cable. The cable comprises an inner conductor, insulating material disposed around the length of the inner conductor, and an outer conductor disposed around the insulating material. The periodic impedance discontinuities are created by physical deformations or material alterations to at least one of the inner conductor, the outer conductor, and the insulating material. The sensor device may be used to measure temperature, pressure, strain, and acoustic waves in building structures, and is well suited for down-hole or underwater applications. | 11-01-2012 |
20140314375 | CAPILLARY WALL COUPLED WHISPERING GALLERY MODE MICRORESONATOR - A microresonator structure comprises a waveguide and a microsphere. The waveguide is of elongated cylindrical shape and includes a first section of optical transmission material and a cavity section axially aligned with the first section. The cavity section includes a first cavity and a second cavity. The first cavity is adjacent to the first section and includes a first sidewall of optical transmission material with an inner surface that tapers inward to an apex positioned adjacent to the first section. The second cavity is positioned adjacent to the first cavity of hollow cylindrical shape and includes a circumferential second sidewall of optical transmission material that abuts the first sidewall. The microsphere has a spherical outer surface and is positioned within the cavity section such that the outer surface contacts a portion of the first sidewall and a portion of the second sidewall. | 10-23-2014 |
20140340671 | OPTICAL CARRIER BASED MICROWAVE INTERFEROMETRIC SYSTEM AND METHOD - An optical carrier based microwave interferometry (OCMI) system for measuring a physical, chemical, or biological property broadly comprises an optical carrier signal source, a waveguide, a microwave envelope signal source, a microwave modulator, an optical interferometer, a detector, and an analyzer. An optical carrier signal is modulated with a microwave envelope signal and transmitted through an optical interferometer. The optical signal is interrogated in microwave domain to obtain interference patterns or absorption/emission spectra corresponding to the physical, chemical, or biological property being measured. | 11-20-2014 |
20150036147 | DISTRIBUTED MICROWAVE FABRY-PEROT INTERFEROMETER DEVICE AND METHOD - A device and method include a broadband light source in communication with a waveguide to provide a light signal for interrogating each of a plurality for sensors within the waveguide. An analyzer modulates the light signal with a microwave signal and demodulates and evaluates light signals reflected by the sensors. An amplitude and a phase of each reflected signal from each sensor is distinguished in the time domain and the modulated signal is reconstructed in the frequency domain. | 02-05-2015 |
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20100293669 | Nucleic Acid Molecules and Other Molecules Associated with Plants and Uses Thereof for Plant Improvement - Polynucleotides useful for improvement of plants are provided. In particular, polynucleotide sequences are provided from plant sources. Polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotide sequences are also provided. The disclosed polynucleotides and polypeptides find use in production of transgenic plants to produce plants having improved properties. | 11-18-2010 |
20110088118 | METHODS OF QUANTIFYING TARGET ORGANISMS AND CREATING RENIFORM RESISTANT COTTON PLANTS - The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes methods for assaying a location to determine the amount of pest infestation, or assaying a plant for its ability to resist infection, and using this information to make agronomic treatment and/or breeding decisions. The invention also provides methods for breeding cotton plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci that are associated with resistance to reniform nematode infection. The invention further includes germplasm and the use of germplasm containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring reniform resistance as a source of reniform resistant alleles for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program, thus producing novel elite germplasm comprising one or more reniform resistance loci. | 04-14-2011 |
20110173713 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS TO SELECT COTTON PLANTS RESISTANT TO COTTON ROOT KNOT NEMATODE - The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention provides a method for breeding cotton plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci that are associated with resistance to Root Knot Nematode(RKN), a disease associated with | 07-14-2011 |
20110277178 | Nucleic acid molecules and other molecules associated with plants and uses thereof for plant improvement - Polynucleotides useful for improvement of plants are provided. In particular, polynucleotide sequences are provided from plant sources. Polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotide sequences are also provided. The disclosed polynucleotides and polypeptides find use in production of transgenic plants to produce plants having improved properties. | 11-10-2011 |
20140137278 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PRODUCING NEMATODE RESISTANT COTTON PLANTS - The present invention relates to methods for breeding cotton plants containing a recombination event such that quantitative trait loci (“QTL”) on chromosome 11 are present, associated with resistance to both root-knot nematode (“RKN”) and reniform nematode (“REN”) infection (“stacked nematode resistance”). The invention further provides germplasm and the use of germplasm containing such stacked nematode resistance as a source of nematode resistance alleles for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program, thus producing novel elite germplasm comprising the stacked nematode resistance trait. | 05-15-2014 |
20140141430 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS TO SELECT COTTON PLANTS RESISTANT TO COTTON ROOT KNOT NEMATODE - The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention provides a method for breeding cotton plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci that are associated with resistance to Root Knot Nematode (RKN), a disease associated with | 05-22-2014 |
20140255922 | Cotton polymorphisms and methods of genotyping - Polymorphic cotton DNA loci useful for genotyping between at least two varieties of cotton. Sequences of the loci are useful for providing the basis for designing primers and probe oligonucleotides for detecting polymorphisms in cotton DNA. Polymorphisms are useful for genotyping applications in cotton. The polymorphic markers are useful to establish marker/trait associations, e.g. in linkage disequilibrium mapping and association studies, positional cloning and transgenic applications, marker-aided breeding and marker-assisted selection, hybrid prediction and identity by descent studies. The polymorphic markers are also useful in mapping libraries of DNA clones, e.g. for cotton QTLs and genes linked to polymorphisms. | 09-11-2014 |
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20100289490 | ELECTROMAGNETIC DETECTION APPARATUS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for detecting electromagnetic waves are disclosed. A system for detecting such waves includes a device having a first magnetic layer having a fixed magnetization direction, a second magnetic layer having an unfixed magnetization direction responsive to the electromagnetic wave, and a barrier layer positioned between the first and second magnetic layers. The device may have an impedance dependent on a relative angle between the fixed magnetization direction and the unfixed magnetization direction. The system further has a detector configured to detect a change in the impedance indicative of the electromagnetic wave. The electromagnetic wave may be detected by positioning the device in order to detect the electromagnetic wave, determining a change in the impedance of the device, and detecting the electromagnetic wave based on the change in the impedance of the device. Characteristics of the wave such as frequency, power, and phase may also be detected. | 11-18-2010 |
20110001473 | ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE DETECTION METHODS AND APPARATUS - Methods and apparatus for detecting an electromagnetic wave are provided. A device for use in an electromagnetic wave detector includes a first device layer having a first contact, a second device layer having a second contact, and a tunnel barrier layer and a resonating magnetic layer formed between the first and second device layers. The resonating magnetic layer produces a spin current responsive to an electromagnetic wave that extends into the first and second device layers. A charge differential present between the first and second contacts is dependent on the spin current. | 01-06-2011 |
20110080241 | FERROMAGNETIC RESONANCE AND MEMORY EFFECT IN MAGNETIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS - Magnetic devices incorporating magnetic composite materials are disclosed. A tunable magnetic device includes magnetic composite material and a magnetic field source. The magnetic composite material includes an insulator and magnetic material embedded in the insulator. The magnetic material has a remanent magnetization. The magnetic field source is operable to apply a magnetic field to the magnetic composite material in order to change the remanent magnetization of the magnetic material. A magnetic device for detecting a magnetic pulse includes magnetic composite material and a sensor. The magnetic composite material includes an insulator and magnetic material embedded in the insulator. The magnetic material has a remanent magnetization. The remanent magnetization changes when the magnetic composite material receives the magnetic pulse. The sensor is positioned to determine the remanent magnetization of the magnetic material. The device detects the magnetic pulse based on a change in the remanent magnetization of the magnetic composite material. | 04-07-2011 |
20110181303 | ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for detecting electromagnetic waves are disclosed. A system for use in detecting an electromagnetic wave includes an inductive device and a spintronic device. The inductive device generates an induced electromagnetic field when the inductive device receives the electromagnetic wave. The spintronic device has an impedance that changes when exposed to the induced electromagnetic field from the inductive device. The change in impedance is indicative of the electromagnetic wave received by the inductive device. Another system for use in detecting or transmitting an electromagnetic wave includes a conductive device and an inductive device. The inductive device is configured to generate an induced electromagnetic wave when the inductive device receives an electromagnetic wave passed by the conductive device. Another system for detecting electromagnetic wave permittivity or permeability of an object includes a pair of antennas and an inductive device. | 07-28-2011 |
20150085425 | SUPERCAPACITOR ELECTRODES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF MANUFACTURING - Electrodes and their associated methods of manufacturing are disclosed. An electrode comprises a metal body, a conductive coating, and a metal oxide layer. The metal body is formed from a plurality of compacted metal nanoparticles. The conductive coating is formed on a first side of the metal body. The conductive coating comprises a conductive material. The metal oxide layer is formed on a second side of the metal body. The metal oxide layer includes a plurality of metal oxide nanoparticles. The electrode may be used in a supercapacitor. A method for fabricating an electrode comprises synthesizing a plurality of metal nanoparticles, compacting the plurality of metal nanoparticles into a metal body, depositing a conductive coating on a first side of the metal body, and forming a metal oxide layer on a second side of the metal body. | 03-26-2015 |
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20100168245 | PREPARATION OF (R,R)-FENOTEROL AND (R,R)-OR (R,S)-FENOTEROL ANALOGUES AND THEIR USE IN TREATING CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE - This disclosure concerns the discovery of (R,R)- and (R,S)-fenoterol analogues which are highly effective at binding β2-adrenergic receptors. Exemplary chemical structures for these analogues are provided. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions including the disclosed (R,R)-fenoterol and fenoterol analogues, and methods of using such compounds and compositions for the treatment of cardiac disorders such as congestive heart failure and pulmonary disorders such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. | 07-01-2010 |
20120157543 | PREPARATION OF (R,R)-FENOTEROL AND (R,R)-OR (R,S)-FENOTEROL ANALOGUES AND THEIR USE IN TREATING CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE - This disclosure concerns the discovery of (R,R)- and (R,S)-fenoterol analogues which are highly effective at binding β2-adrenergic receptors. Exemplary chemical structures for these analogues are provided. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions including the disclosed (R,R)-fenoterol and fenoterol analogues, and methods of using such compounds and compositions for the treatment of cardiac disorders such as congestive heart failure and pulmonary disorders such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. | 06-21-2012 |
20140187645 | PREPARATION OF (R,R)-FENOTEROL AND (R,R)-OR (R,S)-FENOTEROL ANALOGUES AND THEIR USE IN TREATING CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE - This disclosure concerns the discovery of (R,R)- and (R,S)-fenoterol analogues which are highly effective at binding β2-adrenergic receptors. Exemplary chemical structures for these analogues are provided. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions including the disclosed (R,R)-fenoterol and fenoterol analogues, and methods of using such compounds and compositions for the treatment of cardiac disorders such as congestive heart failure and pulmonary disorders such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. | 07-03-2014 |
20150051136 | HUMAN SOLUBLE RECEPTOR FOR ADVANCED GLYCATION END PRODUCTS (sRAGE), METHODS OF PREPARING HUMAN sRAGE, AND TREATMENT METHODS USING sRAGE - The present disclosure provides a method for recombinant production of human sRAGE in mammalian cells, as well as a human sRAGE having a mammalian post-translational modification and compositions thereof. The present disclosure also provides a method of treating a vascular disease, injury, or inflammation in a mammal by administering to a mammal with a vascular disease, injury, or inflammation a composition comprising human sRAGE having a mammalian post-translational modification, thereby treating the vascular disease, injury, or inflammation in the mammal. | 02-19-2015 |
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20090299417 | DELIVERY DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING NANOSECOND PULSED ELECTRIC FIELDS - A medical instrument for delivering electrotherapy to tissue that includes an outer support member having a ground plate at a distal end of the outer support member, and a protrusive element having a tip that extends beyond the ground plate. A portion of the protrusive element proximate the ground plate can act as an electrical insulator and a portion of the protrusive element proximate the distal end of the protrusive element can include a first electrode. The protrusive element can be designed to penetrate into tissue below a tissue surface while a tissue contacting surface of the ground plate rests against the tissue surface. Also disclosed are systems incorporating the medical instrument and methods of electrotherapy to subsurface tissue using the medical instrument. | 12-03-2009 |
20100278401 | WIDEBAND BIO-IMAGING SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - An imaging and recordation system is provided. The system includes a high-power, focusing antenna for illuminating biological tissue. The system further includes a power source for powering the antenna. The system further includes a data acquisition module, for recording the dielectric properties of tissues illuminated by the high-power, focusing antenna. The system illuminates the tissues using ultrashort electrical pulses. | 11-04-2010 |
20120035511 | SYSTEM AND METHODS OF TREATMENT USING ELECTROMAGNETIC ILLUMINATION - A method of inducing local cell death in patient tissue is provided. The method includes generating first and second radiation, conveying the radiation to a focusing element, and focusing the radiation on a target with the focusing element. A system for inducing local cell death in patient tissue is also provided. The system includes a power source for generating narrow-band and/or ultra-wideband radiation, and a focusing element for focusing the radiation on a target. | 02-09-2012 |
20120089209 | Method and System for Treating a Biological Target Region Using Pulsed Electromagnetic Radiation - A method of treating a patient is described herein. The method can include the steps of identifying a target that contains biological tissue and directing one or more pulses of electromagnetic radiation at the target. The pulses of electromagnetic radiation can cause a temperature increase per unit of time in the biological tissue. Additionally, the temperature increase per unit of time can cause the change in the cell function in the biological tissue and can be within a range of approximately one degree Celsius per second to approximately one degree Celsius per microsecond. | 04-12-2012 |
20140222126 | TREATMENT OF BIOLOGICAL TISSUES USING SUBNANOSECOND ELECTRIC PULSES - A system for treatment of biological tissues is provided. The system includes a lens having a hollow, substantially hemispherical shape with an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface defining a substantially hemispherical cavity for inserting the biological tissues. The system further includes an antenna assembly for generating and directing electromagnetic radiation towards the outer surface. In the system, the lens is configured to direct the electromagnetic energy to an area in the cavity, a dielectric constant of the lens at the inner surface substantially matches a dielectric constant of the biological tissues, the dielectric constant monotonically increases from the outer surface to the inner surface, and the electromagnetic energy is generated via a series of pulses having a transient of less than about 1 nanosecond. | 08-07-2014 |
20140364797 | ELECTROMANIPULATION OF CELLS AND OTHER BIOLOGICALTISSUES BY PULSED ELECTRIC FIELDS AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES - Systems and methods for treatment of a biological tissues comprising target tissues and other tissues. The method includes elevating a temperature of the target tissues above a physiological temperature of the biological tissues to treatment temperature, and generating an electric field extending through at least a portion of the target tissues using a pre-defined sequence of short voltage pulses applied between at least two electrodes. In the method, the treatment temperature is maintained during the generating. Further, the pre-defined sequence is selected such that a magnitude of the electric field generated is sufficient to induce electromanipulation in the portion of the target tissues without substantially elevating of the temperature of the portion of the target tissues above the treatment temperature. | 12-11-2014 |
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20080311306 | SUPERFINE CERAMIC THERMAL SPRAY FEEDSTOCK COMPRISING CERAMIC OXIDE GRAIN GROWTH INHIBITOR AND METHODS OF MAKING - Superfine ceramic thermal spray feedstock compositions and methods of making and using such compositions are provided. In an embodiment, a thermal spray feedstock composition comprises: a superfine ceramic material comprising grains having an average longest dimension of about 100 nanometers to about 500 nanometers; and a grain growth inhibitor comprising a ceramic oxide different from the superfine ceramic material. | 12-18-2008 |
20090155479 | LUBRICANT-HARD-DUCTILE NANOCOMPOSITE COATINGS AND METHODS OF MAKING - Lubricant-hard-ductile composite coating compositions and methods of making the same are provided. In embodiment, a composite coating composition comprises: a lubricant phase for providing lubrication to a surface; a hard ceramic phase for providing structural integrity and wear resistance to the surface; and a ductile metal phase for providing ductility to the surface. | 06-18-2009 |
20100315191 | Patterned magnetic inductors - A patterned inductor includes a conductive path and a nanostructured magnetic composition deposited on the conductive path. The magnetic composition can be screen printed, inkjetted, electrodeposited, spin coated, physical vapor deposited, or chemical vapor deposited onto the conductive path. | 12-16-2010 |
20120282132 | METAL AND METAL OXIDE STRUCTURES AND PREPARATION THEREOF - Methods of the invention allow rapid production of high-porous, large-surface-area nanostructured metal and/or metal oxide at attractive low cost applicable to a wide variety of commercial applications such as sensors, catalysts and photovoltaics. | 11-08-2012 |
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20130224782 | NEUROGENESIS SCREENING METHOD AND SYSTEM USING ADIPOSE TISSUE DERIVED STEM CELLS - Provided herein are methods for identifying a neurogenesis-modulating compound, comprising: culturing adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) in the presence of a candidate compound; and determining the extent of neurogenesis in the ADSCs and systems for identifying a neurogenesis modulating compound. Also provided are methods of promoting neurogenesis in ADSCs. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224862 | COATINGS AND CULTURE MEDIA FOR PROMOTING NEUROGENESIS IN ADIPOSE TISSUE DERIVED STEM CELLS - Provided herein are coatings for stem cell cultureware comprising poly-L-ornithine and bovine fibronectin and methods for preparing coated stem cultureware comprising contacting cultureware with poly-L-ornithine and contacting the cultureware with bovine fibronectin. Also provided are stem cell culture media comprising epidermal growth factor, beta-fibroblast growth factor and N2 supplement. | 08-29-2013 |
20140107193 | NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION CONTAINING A NEUROLOGIC COMPONENT OF KAEMPFEROL AND/OR FISETIN AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure generally relates to nutritional compositions that are suitable for administration to adult and pediatric subjects that include a neurologic component. The neurologic component may include a flavonoid compound, such as kaempferol, fisetin, or both, and provides beneficial health benefits such as enhanced brain development and improved memory, cognition, hand-eye coordination, and enhanced focusing. Furthermore, the neurologic component may act synergistically with other brain nutrients that may be present in the compositions. | 04-17-2014 |
20140179656 | NEUROGENESIS SCREENING METHOD AND USES THEREOF - Provided herein are methods for detecting and/or confirming the neurogenesis effect of cholesterol and/or oxysterol utilizing adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs). Further provided are methods of promoting neurogenesis in ADSCs. Also provided are methods for the use of cholesterol and/or oxysterol for the production of a neurologic component that may be incorporated into a nutritional composition for promoting neurogenesis in a pediatric subject. | 06-26-2014 |
20140179775 | NEUROGENESIS SCREENING METHOD AND USES THEREOF - Provided herein are methods for detecting and/or confirming the neurogenesis effect of EGCG and/or resveratrol utilizing adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs). Further provided are methods of promoting neurogenesis in ADSCs. Also provided are methods for the use of EGCG and/or resveratrol for the production of a neurologic component that may be incorporated into a nutritional composition for promoting neurogenesis in a pediatric subject. | 06-26-2014 |
20140179782 | NEUROGENESIS SCREENING METHOD AND USES THEREOF - Provided herein are methods for detecting and/or confirming the neurogenesis effect of eicosapentaenoic acid utilizing adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs). Further provided are methods of promoting neurogenesis in ADSCs. Also provided are methods for the use of eicosapentaenoic acid for the production of a neurologic component that may be incorporated into a nutritional composition for promoting neurogenesis in a pediatric subject. | 06-26-2014 |
20140199265 | NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING A NEUROLOGIC COMPONENT AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to nutritional compositions comprising a neurologic component, wherein, the neurologic component may promote brain and nervous system development and further provide neurological protection and repair. The neurologic component may include phosphatidylethanolamine, sphingomyelin, cytidine diphosphate-choline, ceramide, uridine, at least one ganglioside, and mixtures thereof. The disclosure further relates to methods of promoting brain and nervous system health by providing said nutritional compositions to target subjects, which includes pediatric subjects. | 07-17-2014 |
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20100298901 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE FOR CARDIAC ELECTRICAL STIMULATION - A method and apparatus for reducing a patient's heart rate or blood pressure. The apparatus provides stimulation to the patient's atrial and/or nodal tissue within the associated refractory period of the ventricle but outside of an associated refractory period of the stimulated atrial an/or nodal tissue, responsive to detecting an occurrence of a ventricular depolarization following a preceding atrial depolarization. | 11-25-2010 |
20120109237 | SUPRAVENTRICULAR STIMULATION TO CONTROL VENTRICULAR RATE - Various techniques for delivering atrial pacing and supraventricular stimulation to achieve a desired ventricular rate and/or cardiac output are described. One example method described includes delivering a pacing signal configured to cause an atrial depolarization to a heart of a patient, wherein the atrial depolarization results in an associated refractory period during the cardiac cycle, and delivering a signal to a supraventricular portion of the heart of the patient subsequent to the atrial refractory period and during a ventricular refractory period of the cardiac cycle. | 05-03-2012 |
20120232605 | USING FOCAL MYOCARDIAL STIMULATION TO DISTINGUISH SUPRAVENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA FROM VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA - An apparatus and method to discriminate cardiac events by sensing atrial and ventricular depolarizations having associated refractory periods thereafter. A fast ventricular rate is detected in response to the sensed ventricular depolarizations. Responsive to detecting the fast ventricular rate, at least one stimulus pulse is delivered to atrial tissue within the associated refractory period of the ventricle but outside of an associated refractory period of the stimulated atrial tissue. A ventricular response to the atrial tissue stimulus pulse is determined, and the cardiac event is discriminated based on the ventricular response to the atrial tissue stimulus pulse. | 09-13-2012 |
20120232606 | USING FOCAL MYOCARDIAL STIMULATION TO DISTINGUISH SUPRAVENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA FROM VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA - An apparatus and method to discriminate cardiac events by sensing atrial and ventricular depolarizations having associated refractory periods thereafter. A fast ventricular rate is detected in response to the sensed ventricular depolarizations. Responsive to detecting the fast ventricular rate, at least one stimulus pulse is delivered to atrial tissue within the associated refractory period of the ventricle but outside of an associated refractory period of the stimulated atrial tissue. A ventricular response to the atrial tissue stimulus pulse is determined, and the cardiac event is discriminated based on the ventricular response to the atrial tissue stimulus pulse. | 09-13-2012 |
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20090192054 | Method for Single-Stage Treatment of Siliceous Subterranean Formations - In a method of treating a sandstone-containing formation penetrated by a wellbore, a treatment fluid comprising an aqueous fluid containing a Bronsted acid, a hydrogen fluoride source and an organic acid or salt thereof that is substantially soluble in the aqueous fluid is formed. The treatment fluid contains less than about 2% of fluoride (F | 07-30-2009 |
20090192057 | Method for Single-Stage Treatment of Siliceous Subterranean Formations - In a method of treating a sandstone-containing formation penetrated by a wellbore, a treatment fluid comprising an aqueous fluid containing a Bronsted acid, a hydrogen fluoride source and an organic acid or salt thereof that is substantially soluble in the aqueous fluid is formed. The treatment fluid contains less than about 2% of fluoride (F | 07-30-2009 |
20100200238 | Scale Inhibitors Compatible with Sandstone Acidizing - Methods are given for making scale inhibitors, that were previously incompatible with fluids containing fluoride ion, compatible with fluids containing fluoride ion. Examples of such scale inhibitors include phosphonates and phosphino-polycarboxylates. The method is replacing alkali metal and alkaline earth metal cations, present in salts or bases, or as counter ions of the scale inhibitors, with hydrogen or ammonium ions. Methods of inhibiting scale formation and of dissolving scales are also given. | 08-12-2010 |
20130079260 | METHOD FOR SINGLE-STAGE TREATMENT OF SILICEOUS SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS - In a method of treating a sandstone-containing formation penetrated by a wellbore, a treatment fluid comprising an aqueous fluid containing a Bronsted acid, a hydrogen fluoride source and an organic acid or salt thereof that is substantially soluble in the aqueous fluid is formed. The treatment fluid contains less than about 2% of fluoride (F | 03-28-2013 |