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20130167151 | JOB SCHEDULING BASED ON MAP STAGE AND REDUCE STAGE DURATION - A plurality of job profiles is received. Each job profile describes a job to be executed, and each job includes map tasks and reduce tasks. An execution duration for a map stage including the map tasks and an execution duration for a reduce stage including the reduce tasks of each job is estimated. The jobs are scheduled for execution based on the estimated execution duration of the map stage and the estimated execution duration of the reduce stage of each job. | 06-27-2013 |
20130290972 | WORKLOAD MANAGER FOR MAPREDUCE ENVIRONMENTS - A method of managing workloads in MapReduce environments with a system. The system receives job profiles of respective jobs, wherein each job profile describes characteristics of map and reduce tasks. The map tasks produce intermediate results based on the input data, and the reduce tasks produce an output based on the intermediate results. The jobs are ordered according to performance goals into a hierarchy. A minimum quantity of resources is allocated to each job to achieve its performance goal. A plurality of spare resources are allocated to at least one of the jobs. A new job profile having a new performance goal is then received. Next, it is determined whether the new performance goal can be met without deallocating spare resources. Spare resources are re-allocated form the other jobs to the new job to achieve its performance goal without compromising the performance goals of the other jobs. | 10-31-2013 |
20130290976 | SCHEDULING MAPREDUCE JOB SETS - Determining a schedule of a batch workload of MapReduce jobs is disclosed. A set of multi-stage jobs for processing in a MapReduce framework is received, for example, in a master node. Each multi-stage job includes a duration attribute, and each duration attribute includes a stage duration and a stage type. The MapReduce framework is separated into a plurality of resource pools. The multi-stage jobs are separated into a plurality of subgroups corresponding with the plurality of pools. Each subgroup is configured for concurrent processing in the MapReduce framework. The multi-stage jobs in each of the plurality of subgroups are placed in an order according to increasing stage duration. For each pool, the multi-stage jobs in increasing order of stage duration are sequentially assigned from either a front of the schedule or a tail of the schedule by stage type. | 10-31-2013 |
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20130268941 | DETERMINING AN ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES TO ASSIGN TO JOBS OF A PROGRAM - A performance model is used to calculate a performance parameter based on characteristics of a collection of jobs that make up a program, a number of map tasks in the jobs, a number of reduce tasks in the jobs, and an allocation of resources, where the jobs include the map tasks and the reduce tasks, the map tasks producing intermediate results based on segments of input data, and the reduce tasks producing an output based on the intermediate results. Using a value of the performance parameter calculated by the performance model, a particular allocation of resources is determined to assign to the jobs of the program to meet a performance goal of the program. | 10-10-2013 |
20130318538 | ESTIMATING A PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTIC OF A JOB USING A PERFORMANCE MODEL - A job profile is received ( | 11-28-2013 |
20130339972 | DETERMINING AN ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES TO A PROGRAM HAVING CONCURRENT JOBS - A performance model for a collection of jobs that make up a program is used to calculate a performance parameter based on a number of map tasks in the jobs, a number of reduce tasks in the jobs, and an allocation of resources, where the jobs include the map tasks and the reduce tasks, the map tasks producing intermediate results based on segments of input data, and the reduce tasks producing an output based on the intermediate results. The performance model considers overlap of concurrent jobs. Using a value of the performance parameter calculated by the performance model, a particular allocation of resources is determined to assign to the jobs of the program to meet a performance goal of the program. | 12-19-2013 |
20140019987 | SCHEDULING MAP AND REDUCE TASKS FOR JOBS EXECUTION ACCORDING TO PERFORMANCE GOALS - Allocations of resources are determined for jobs that have map tasks and reduce tasks. The jobs are ordered according to performance goals of the jobs. The tasks of the jobs are scheduled for execution according to the ordering and the allocations of resources for the respective jobs. | 01-16-2014 |
20140026147 | VARYING A CHARACTERISTIC OF A JOB PROFILE RELATING TO MAP AND REDUCE TASKS ACCORDING TO A DATA SIZE - A job profile is received that includes characteristics of a job to be executed, where the characteristics of the job profile relate to map tasks and reduce tasks of the job. The map tasks produce intermediate results based on input data, and the reduce tasks produce an output based on the intermediate results. The characteristics of the job profile include at least one particular characteristic that varies according to a size of data to be processed. The at least one particular characteristic of the job profile is set based on the size of the data to be processed. | 01-23-2014 |
20140089727 | ESTIMATING A PERFORMANCE PARAMETER OF A JOB HAVING MAP AND REDUCE TASKS AFTER A FAILURE - A job profile includes characteristics of a job to be executed, where the characteristics of the job profile relate to map tasks and reduce tasks of the job, and where the map tasks produce intermediate results based on input data, and the reduce tasks produce an output based on the intermediate results. In response to a failure in a system, numbers of failed map tasks and reduce tasks of the job based on a time of the failure are computed, and numbers of remaining map tasks and reduce tasks are computed. A performance model is provided, and a performance parameter of the job is estimated using the performance model. | 03-27-2014 |
20140215471 | CREATING A MODEL RELATING TO EXECUTION OF A JOB ON PLATFORMS - At least one benchmark is determined. The at least one benchmark is run on first and second computing platforms to generate platform profiles. Based on the generated platform profiles, a model is generated that characterizes a relationship between a MapReduce job executing on the first platform and the MapReduce job executing on the second platform, wherein the MapReduce job includes map tasks and reduce tasks. | 07-31-2014 |
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20140188817 | System and Method for Object Integrity Service - An embodiment for object integrity service in a storage system includes generating a list of objects stored in a storage system, wherein the list of objects may list an unchecked object, and wherein the unchecked object is an object that has not been checked within a set time period, walking through the list of objects to identify the unchecked object, adding a task to a queue to check the unchecked object, and clearing the task from the queue by checking the unchecked object. | 07-03-2014 |
20140214782 | Distributed Storage Object Delete - System and methods for storage object distribution using dynamic policy controls are provided. An embodiment method deleting an object in a distributed storage system includes receiving, from a client, a delete request for an object, retrieving, by a primary datacenter, an object metadata list corresponding to the object to be deleted, and inserting, by the primary datacenter, a delete marker on a top of a stack data structure in an object metadata list. | 07-31-2014 |
20140280765 | Self-Organizing Disk (SoD) - System and methods for storage object distribution using a universal distributed storage (UDS) system. An embodiment UDS includes server nodes and a header server in communication with the server nodes. The header server is configured to divide an object received from a client into chunks, to assign a key to each of the chunks, to calculate a hash value for each of the keys to identify which of the server nodes will store each of the chunks, and to instruct one of the server nodes to store each of the chunks in accordance with the hash value calculated. In an embodiment, the server nodes include a single central processing unit, a single storage device, a primary network interface, and a redundant network interface. | 09-18-2014 |
20140281784 | Systems and Methods for Data Repair - An embodiment method for data repair in a storage system includes determining, by a processor, a minimum number of missing data blocks needed to repair a corrupted object in a first portion of the storage system, wherein the missing data blocks are not available in the first portion of the storage system, retrieving only the minimum number of missing data blocks needed to repair the corrupted object from a second portion of the storage system, and repairing the corrupted object in the first portion of the storage system using erasure codes and the retrieved minimum number of missing data blocks. | 09-18-2014 |
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20120201150 | EFFECTIVE METHOD OF MEASURING WIRELESS CONSUMER EXPERIENCE INSIGHTS - Apparatus and methods for measuring consumer experience through an optimal user panel within predetermined error rate, or any other categorization for wireless domain. The data is collected at the panel member's wireless device. Categorization of data is based on but not limited to, product groupings and market segments. To minimize the cost of the method while having the estimate of consumer experience within aforesaid error rates, the panel members are chosen such that they can provide the most informative data of usage for the parameters that effect consumer experience, such as wireless network usage, usage of applications, sequence thereof among others. The focal point of data collection will be to trace the failure rate in the wireless network, devices, application among others. Thus we can apply suitable statistical models of prediction, such as but not limited to Poisson distribution and Empirical Bayes technique. Thus an optimal and more accurate quantitative measure of the estimate is made. By providing for performance statistics of consumer experience, it can readily be determined if a performance problem is related to the device, to the network and can also compare various factors such as but not limited to service providers, software platforms on wireless devices, different market segments using the wireless devices. | 08-09-2012 |
20130035980 | METHOD FOR MEASURING MARKET SHARE FOR A COMMUNICATION SERVICE PROVIDER - The invention relates to a method of estimating market share for a communication service provider comprising collecting periodic packet data usage from a plurality of websites including details of the communication service provider used to access the websites; determining the market share of a communication service provider at the plurality of websites; and extrapolating the market share of the communication service provider at the plurality of websites to estimate the market share. Another method of estimating change in market share for communication service providers is also disclosed. The method comprises of collecting periodic packet data usage for a user from at least one user device which includes data on the communication service provider or providers used to access the internet from that device. The method further comprises of collecting periodic packet data usage from at least one website which includes details of the communication service providers used to access the website and co-relating the packet data usage for the user and from the website to measure the change in market share for the communication service providers. | 02-07-2013 |
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20100012159 | SUMP ASSEMBLY FOR A DISHWASHER, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A sump assembly for a dishwasher and associated method are provided. The sump assembly comprises an integrally-formed sump member defining a circulation pump volute receptacle and a drain pump volute receptacle. The circulation pump volute receptacle and the drain pump volute receptacle are adapted to receive respective pump and motor assemblies. Each of the volute receptacles is configured to receive the respective pump and motor assembly along a respective horizontal axis defined thereby. The drain pump volute receptacle includes a washing fluid input in direct communication with the circulation pump volute receptacle for receiving the washing fluid therefrom. | 01-21-2010 |
20100288306 | FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR A DISHWASHER, AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS AND METHOD - A filtration system for a dishwasher, and an associated apparatus and method, are provided, comprising a macerator chamber adapted to house a macerator device. The macerator chamber is configured to receive washing fluid for the macerator device to comminute contaminants within the washing fluid. A drain chamber is in fluid communication with the macerator chamber and is configured to receive the washing fluid and comminuted contaminants therefrom via a fluid port therebetween. The drain chamber has a vented member associated therewith, which defines at least one first vent providing fluid communication between the drain chamber and the washing fluid circulation system. The vented member is spaced apart from the fluid port, and is configured to strain the comminuted contaminants from the washing fluid so as to retain the comminuted contaminants within the drain chamber while allowing the washing fluid to pass therethrough to the washing fluid circulation system. | 11-18-2010 |
20130230416 | SAFETY ARRANGEMENT FOR AN INTEGRATED HEATER, PUMP, AND MOTOR FOR AN APPLIANCE - Systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing a safety arrangement for an integrated heater, circulation pump, and motor for an appliance are provided. In an example safety arrangement, the circulation pump assembly includes a heater, a pump, and a motor integrated into a single unit. The circulation pump assembly defines a first end, a second opposite end, and a housing extending therebetween. The safety arrangement includes a hub configured to at least partially surround the first end of the circulation pump assembly and a first shield configured to at least partially surround the housing of the circulation pump assembly. The safety arrangement further includes a second shield configured to at least partially surround the housing of the circulation pump assembly. The hub, the first shield, and the second shield are configured to cooperate with one another to protect the circulation pump assembly from one or more hazardous conditions. | 09-05-2013 |
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20130195969 | SMALL LIPOSOMES FOR DELIVERY OF IMMUNOGEN ENCODING RNA - Nucleic acid immunisation is achieved by delivering RNA encapsulated within a liposome. The RNA encodes an immunogen of interest, and the liposome has a diameter in the range of 60-180 nm, and ideally in the range 80-160 nm. Thus the invention provides a liposome having a lipid bilayer encapsulating an aqueous core, wherein: (i) the lipid bilayer has a diameter in the range of 60-180 nm; and (ii) the aqueous core includes a RNA which encodes an immunogen. These liposomes are suitable for in vivo delivery of the RNA to a vertebrate cell and so they are useful as components in pharmaceutical compositions for immunising subjects against various diseases. | 08-01-2013 |
20130202684 | PEGYLATED LIPOSOMES FOR DELIVERY OF IMMUNOGEN ENCODING RNA - Nucleic acid immunisation is achieved by delivering RNA encapsulated within a PEGylated liposome. The RNA encodes an immunogen of interest. The PEG has an average molecular mass of between 1 kDa and 3 kDa. Thus the invention provides a liposome having a lipid bilayer encapsulating an aqueous core, wherein: (i) the lipid bilayer comprises at least one lipid which includes a polyethylene glycol moiety, such that polyethylene glycol is present on the liposome's exterior, wherein the average molecular mass of the polyethylene glycol is between 1 kDa and 3 kDa; and (ii) the aqueous core includes a RNA which encodes an immunogen. These liposomes are suitable for in vivo delivery of the RNA to a vertebrate cell and so they are useful as components in pharmaceutical compositions for immunising subjects against various diseases. | 08-08-2013 |
20140141070 | LIPOSOMES HAVING USEFUL N:P RATIO FOR DELIVERY OF RNA MOLECULES - Nucleic acid immunisation is achieved by delivering a RNA encapsulated within a liposome comprising a cationic lipid, wherein the liposome and the RNA have a N:P ratio of between 1:1 and 20:1. | 05-22-2014 |
20140255472 | PEGYLATED LIPOSOMES FOR DELIVERY OF IMMUNOGEN-ENCODING RNA - The invention provides a liposome having a lipid bilayer encapsulating an aqueous core, wherein: (i) the lipid bilayer comprises at least one lipid which includes a polyethylene glycol moiety, such that polyethylene glycol is present on the liposome's exterior, wherein the average molecular mass of the polyethylene glycol is above 3 kDa but less than 11 kDa; and (ii) the aqueous core includes a RNA which encodes an immunogen. These liposomes are suitable for in vivo delivery of the RNA to a vertebrate cell and so they are useful as components in pharmaceutical compositions for immunising subjects against various diseases. | 09-11-2014 |
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20090233321 | Reducing/Oxidizing Activity of Maternal Urine As Indicator of Fetal Gender Related Characteristics - The present invention provides a method for determining the gender of an unborn child by assaying the overall reducing/oxidizing or redox activity of the maternal urine or other body fluid. The method can be used to determine fetal gender at any time point during the entire pregnancy, the earliest being the first day of a missed menstruation. The body fluid may be processed before assaying. Processing may involve aging the body fluid, or purification of various fractions. The methods of the present invention also provide for a means for pre-conception baby gender planning by assaying the overall redox activity of a non-pregnant female's urine or other body fluid. The overall redox activity of a urine sample correlates with the gender specific compatibility of the ovum being released during a particular menstrual cycle. Therefore, assaying the overall redox activity of a non-pregnant female's urine will help a couple conceive a baby having a desired gender. | 09-17-2009 |
20110230453 | Use of Female Mammal's Urine for Determination of Fetal Gender Related Characteristics - The present invention provides a method for determining the gender of a fetus by assaying the sex hormones, evaluating the overall reducing/oxidizing (redox) activity, and/or evaluating the radical scavenging capacity of the maternal urine or other body fluid. The method can be used to determine fetal gender at any time point during the entire pregnancy. The body fluid may be processed before assaying. Processing may involve aging the body fluid, or purification of various fractions. | 09-22-2011 |
20140302537 | Use of Female Mammal's Urine for Determination of Fetal Gender Related Characteristics - The present invention provides a method for determining the gender of a fetus by assaying the sex hormones, evaluating the overall reducing/oxidizing (redox) activity, and/or evaluating the radical scavenging capacity of the maternal urine or other body fluid. The method can be used to determine fetal gender at any time point during the entire pregnancy. The body fluid may be processed before assaying. Processing may involve aging the body fluid, or purification of various fractions. | 10-09-2014 |
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20090240168 | Remote Cervical Dilation Monitoring System and Method - A cervical dilation monitor for measuring the dilation of a cervix and for providing cervical data to an external wireless unit. The cervical dilation monitor comprises a housing, a sensor, a controller, and a power source. The housing is constructed of a biocompatible material and is adapted to be connected to portions of a cervical lip. The sensor is supported by the housing so as to generate signals related to cervical dilation. The controller includes a transceiver and a processor. The transceiver receives and transmits the cervical dilation data to the external wireless unit. The processor receives the signals generated by the sensor related to the cervical dilation and enables the transceiver to wirelessly transmit the cervical dilation data. The power source provides power to the controller. | 09-24-2009 |
20110060251 | REMOTE CERVICAL DILATION MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of monitoring the cervical dilation of a pregnant female, comprising the steps of receiving cervical dilation data generated by a cervical dilation monitor having a sensor including a coil measuring an inductance with the coil attached to a housing such that expansion of the housing changes the inductance of the coil. Then, the cervical dilation is correlated to the immediacy of delivery to create immediacy data and/or one or more instructions indicative of the immediacy of delivery. The immediacy data and/or one or more instructions is transmitted so as to inform the pregnant female of the immediacy of delivery. | 03-10-2011 |
20110063577 | 3D Light Surface Display - A light surface display for providing a three-dimensional image including a plurality of particles suspended within a volumetric display. A first projection system projects sequential slices of electromagnetic energy of one or more wavelengths along the length and width of the volumetric display energizing particles to form a two-dimensional image. A second projection system projects translational slices of electromagnetic energy of one or more wavelengths that intersect with the energized particles across the depth of the volumetric display. A control system synchronizes the projection of the image source and the activation source such that the two-dimensional image and the translational slices energize the particles for a pre-determined length of time so that the particles illuminate to form an illuminated three-dimensional image. | 03-17-2011 |
20120044460 | 3D Volumetric Display - A light surface display for providing a three-dimensional image including a plurality of particles dispersed within a volumetric display. A first projection system projects sequential slices of electromagnetic energy of one or more infrared wavelengths along the length and width of the volumetric display energizing particles to form a two-dimensional image. A second projection system projects translational slices of electromagnetic energy of one or more infra-red wavelengths that intersect with the energized particles across the depth of the volumetric display. A control system synchronizes the projection of the image source and the activation source such that the two-dimensional image and the translational slices energize the particles for a pre-determined length of time so that the particles illuminate to form an illuminated three-dimensional image. | 02-23-2012 |
20120274907 | 3D Volumetric Display - A light surface display for providing a three-dimensional image having a volumetric display, a first projection system, and a second projection system. The first projection system projects electromagnetic energy into the volumetric display sequentially along the length and width of the volumetric display in a series of 2D image slices. The second projection system projects electromagnetic energy in a series of slices along the depth of the volumetric display. Particles intersected by the first and second wavelengths form illuminated two-dimensional cross sections at specific locations in the volumetric display. | 11-01-2012 |
20150016610 | OPTICAL CRYPTOGRAPHY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for encoding a message are disclosed. A message may be passed from a first node to a second node via a communication link using a multi-stage cryptography algorithm distributed between the first node and the second node and applied by circuitry within the first node and the second node in which the multi-stage cryptography algorithm includes instructions for transmitting at least two optical signal transmissions across the communication path and using a number of independent transformations of polarization state of the optical signal transmission by a combination of the first node and the second node at least equal to the number of optical signal transmissions across the communication link. | 01-15-2015 |
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20130311133 | METHOD FOR STEP DETECTION AND GAIT DIRECTION ESTIMATION - A method for detecting a human's steps and estimating the horizontal translation direction and scaling of the resulting motion relative to an inertial sensor is described. When a pedestrian takes a sequence of steps the displacement can be decomposed into a sequence of rotations and translations over each step. A translation is the change in the location of pedestrian's center of mass and a rotation is the change along z-axis of the pedestrian's orientation. A translation can be described by a vector and a rotation by an angle. | 11-21-2013 |
20130311134 | METHOD FOR STEP DETECTION AND GAIT DIRECTION ESTIMATION - A method for detecting a human's steps and estimating the horizontal translation direction and scaling of the resulting motion relative to an inertial sensor is described. When a pedestrian takes a sequence of steps the displacement can be decomposed into a sequence of rotations and translations over each step. A translation is the change in the location of pedestrian's center of mass and a rotation is the change along z-axis of the pedestrian's orientation. A translation can be described by a vector and a rotation by an angle. | 11-21-2013 |
20130332064 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCALIZING A TRACKEE AT A LOCATION AND MAPPING THE LOCATION USING INERTIAL SENSOR INFORMATION - A system and method for recognizing features for location correction in Simultaneous Localization And Mapping operations, thus facilitating longer duration navigation, is provided. The system may detect features from magnetic, inertial, GPS, light sensors, and/or other sensors that can be associated with a location and recognized when revisited. Feature detection may be implemented on a generally portable tracking system, which may facilitate the use of higher sample rate data for more precise localization of features, improved tracking when network communications are unavailable, and improved ability of the tracking system to act as a smart standalone positioning system to provide rich input to higher level navigation algorithms/systems. The system may detect a transition from structured (such as indoors, in caves, etc.) to unstructured (such as outdoor) environments and from pedestrian motion to travel in a vehicle. The system may include an integrated self-tracking unit that can localize and self-correct such localizations. | 12-12-2013 |
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20110134650 | Adaptor Band - An adaptor band is flexible, C-shaped, and includes a torsion spring receiver. Additionally, the adaptor band includes one or more slots for receiving a screw to fasten the adaptor band to an internal surface of a pre-existing light housing. The adaptor band is compressed and inserted within the pre-existing housing that does not have torsion spring receivers already therein. Once inserted, the adaptor band is released, thereby expanding and pushing against the internal surface of the housing. The adaptor band is fastened to the internal surface of the housing without having to hold the adaptor band in a fixed position. The torsion spring receivers receive torsion springs coupled to other lighting components, including light modules and trim modules. | 06-09-2011 |
20130343070 | Adaptor Band - An adaptor band is flexible, C-shaped, and includes a torsion spring receiver. Additionally, the adaptor band includes one or more slots for receiving a screw to fasten the adaptor band to an internal surface of a pre-existing light housing. The adaptor band is compressed and inserted within the pre-existing housing that does not have torsion spring receivers already therein. Once inserted, the adaptor band is released, thereby expanding and pushing against the internal surface of the housing. The adaptor band is fastened to the internal surface of the housing without having to hold the adaptor band in a fixed position. The torsion spring receivers receive torsion springs coupled to other lighting components, including light modules and trim modules. | 12-26-2013 |
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20130053383 | INDAZOLES - Herein are disclosed indazoles of formula (I) | 02-28-2013 |
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20130059849 | AZAINDAZOLES - Herein are disclosed azaindazoles of formula (I) | 03-07-2013 |
20130245016 | INDOLES - Herein are disclosed indoles of formula (I) | 09-19-2013 |
20130345200 | INDOLES - Herein are disclosed indoles of formula (I) | 12-26-2013 |
20140343056 | AZAINDAZOLES - Herein are disclosed azaindazoles of formula (I) | 11-20-2014 |
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20100010502 | ENDOVASCULAR CONDUIT DEVICE FOR INCREASING SAFETY OF CARDIAC LEAD EXTRACTION AND OTHER VASCULAR PROCEDURES - An endovascular conduit device and method for use during cardiac lead extraction and other vascular procedures is presented. The endovascular conduit device includes an outer-sheath, a conduit member, a lumen member, and an inflation member to control the flow of fluid within the conduit member. The endovascular conduit device may be positioned intravascularly as cardiac lead extraction or other procedures are performed. If necessary, as in the case of a vascular tear, the endovascular conduit device further includes expandable members that are activated to allow blood to be forced into the channel of the conduit member. Blood may then be contained and directed safely to bypass the area of vessel injury. In doing so, a catastrophic circulatory collapse or shock is prevented. | 01-14-2010 |
20110082465 | ENDOVASCULAR CONDUIT DEVICE WITH LOW PROFILE OCCLUSION MEMBERS - An endovascular conduit device and method for use during cardiac lead extraction and other vascular procedures is presented. The endovascular conduit device includes an outer-sheath, a conduit member, a lumen member, and an inflation member to control the flow of fluid within the conduit member. The endovascular conduit device may be positioned intravascularly as cardiac lead extraction or other procedures are performed. If necessary, as in the case of a vascular tear, the endovascular conduit device further includes expandable members that are activated to allow blood to be forced into the channel of the conduit member. Blood may then be contained and directed safely to bypass the area of vessel injury. In doing so, a catastrophic circulatory collapse or shock is prevented. | 04-07-2011 |
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20120138623 | INSTANT SNAP CLOSURE MECHANISM - Embodiments of the invention relate to a system and method for providing a reclosable snap closure. One embodiment relates to a closure device, including at least one pivot member, a first member and a second member. The first member has a predefined length L | 06-07-2012 |
20120145879 | SEGMENTED ICE FORMING CONTAINER - Embodiments relate to methods and containers for forming ice units. Embodiments relate to a container for forming ice units, the container including an elongated, enclosed body portion for receiving fluid. The body portion including an exterior wall defining an interior volume; one or more compartments along the length of the body, one or more constricted sections along the length of the body and separating compartments; a first end; and a second end opposite the first end, wherein at least one of the first and second ends are in fluid communication with at least one of the compartments. | 06-14-2012 |
20120155215 | RING MIXER - Embodiments relate to a mixing device including a mixer body and a mixing bowl. The mixer body has a circular housing defining at least one hole therein and contains a drive assembly. The mixing bowl defines a mixing bowl rotational axis and is removably connected to the mixer body, the mixing bowl is adapted to receive a mixing system defining a mixing system rotational axis and is removably connected to the drive assembly, the drive assembly rotates the mixing system about the mixing bowl rotational axis while simultaneously rotating the mixing system about the mixing system rotational axis. | 06-21-2012 |
20130061486 | EXTENSOMETER ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN MATERIAL TESTING SYSTEMS - An extensometer assembly for use in association with a material testing system. The extensometer assembly has a pair of extensometers each of which includes a first arm and a second arm. The arms are pivotally coupled together through a connector, such as a flexure bearing. The extensometers may be positioned on opposing sides of a specimen to be tested. A pair of clips extending between opposing first arms and opposing second arms, respectively, retains the extensometers engaged to the specimen on opposing sides of the specimen. | 03-14-2013 |
20130064480 | FLIP-LOCK INSTANT CLOSURE MECHANISM AND METHOD - One embodiment relates to an instant closure mechanism comprising first and second flat, strip like sealing structures having a first orientation, first and opposing second ends; first and opposing second edges; a first pivot member dividing the sealing structures into an first and second portions, and a contour including at least one curved portion having a large gradual radius intersecting at least one of the first end and the second end. At least two second pivot members having an orientation perpendicular to the first orientation; a tab member enabled to pivot from a first flat position to a second bent position, and a sealing member coupled to the tab member via the horizontal pivot member. The sealing members are joined, providing a sealing interface, and whereby pivoting the tab member imparts a deformation of at least one of the two sealing structures resembling the contour of the first pivot members. | 03-14-2013 |
20130125661 | Load Frame Assembly - A load frame assembly comprising a frame assembly, a servomotor, an actuator, a first crosshead assembly, a second crosshead assembly, a load frame and a displacement sensor. The servomotor is coupled to the frame and includes a control system. The actuator is coupled to the first crosshead assembly and provides for moving the first crosshead assembly relative to the frame assembly. The actuator comprises a ball screw assembly having a ball screw and a ball screw nut. The load frame is coupled to one of the crosshead assemblies. The displacement sensor is associated with the frame assembly and is configured to measure displacement by the crossheads relative to the frame assembly. | 05-23-2013 |
20130248541 | FLIPSNAP HOLD OPEN MECHANISM FOR FLEXIBLE PACKAGING - One embodiment relates to a hold open mechanism including first and second flat, strip-like members. Each of the first and second flat, strip-like members are comprised of a flexible material and have two opposing ends and an edge including two wide sections, one of each of which is located at the opposing ends of the members; a narrow section having a width less than the two wide sections and extending between and coupling the two wide sections; at least one mounting tab extending along at least a portion of the edge and connected thereto via a first pivot member having an orientation parallel with the length of the members. The first and second flat, strip-like members act as a flip tab providing a surface area for a user to access and manipulate between an upwards and downwards configuration relative to the orientation of the mechanism. | 09-26-2013 |
20140014789 | BISTABLE PULL-SNAP HOLD OPEN MECHANISM AND METHOD - One embodiment relates to a bistable hold open mechanism including first and second flexible flat, strip like members positioned relative to each other. The members include opposing first and second ends; an inner mating surface; and an opposing outer bonding surface. One or more pivot members and/or hinges is integrated into the second member separating it into a side seal portion and an operable portion, the side seal portion coupled to the operable portion. Embodiments include flexures which allow the pivot members or hinges to be biased in open or closed configurations. Applying a slight pressure to the members opens the mechanism. When the mechanism reaches a predetermined point, the pivot or hinges lock, maintaining an open configuration. Closing the mechanism only requires a slight pressure be applied to the external surface of the members, resulting in the pivot members or hinges unlocking and rotating towards a closed configuration. | 01-16-2014 |
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20120144598 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH BALANCING SYSTEM - A laundry treating appliance having a drum, defining a treating chamber, with a lifter and a balancing system having at least one balancing ring and a reservoir located in the lifter and a liquid supply system fluidly coupled to the reservoir. Liquid may be supplied to the ring and to the reservoir through the ring to offset an imbalance in a laundry load located within the drum. | 06-14-2012 |
20120144874 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH BALANCING SYSTEM - A laundry treating appliance having a drum, defining a treating chamber, with a lifter and a balancing system having at least one balancing ring and a reservoir located in the lifter and a liquid supply system fluidly coupled to the reservoir. Liquid may be supplied to the ring and to the reservoir through the ring to offset an imbalance in a laundry load located within the drum. | 06-14-2012 |
20120144879 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH BALANCING SYSTEM - A laundry treating appliance having a drum, defining a treating chamber, with a lifter and a balancing system having at least one balancing ring and a reservoir located in the lifter and a liquid supply system fluidly coupled to the reservoir. Liquid may be supplied to the ring and to the reservoir through the ring to offset an imbalance in a laundry load located within the drum. | 06-14-2012 |
20120144880 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH BALANCING SYSTEM - A laundry treating appliance having a drum, defining a treating chamber, with a lifter and a balancing system having at least one balancing ring and a reservoir located in the lifter and a liquid supply system fluidly coupled to the reservoir. Liquid may be supplied to the ring and to the reservoir through the ring to offset an imbalance in a laundry load located within the drum. | 06-14-2012 |
20120144881 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH BALANCING SYSTEM - A laundry treating appliance having a drum, defining a treating chamber, with a lifter and a balancing system having at least one balancing ring and a reservoir located in the lifter and a liquid supply system fluidly coupled to the reservoir. Liquid may be supplied to the ring and to the reservoir through the ring to offset an imbalance in a laundry load located within the drum. | 06-14-2012 |