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20100072655 | Die, system, and method for coextruding a plurality of fluid layers - A die for coextruding a plurality of fluid layers generally includes a primary forming stem, one or more distribution plates, and a microlayer assembly. The microlayer assembly includes a microlayer forming stem and a plurality of microlayer distribution plates. | 03-25-2010 |
20100173031 | Die, system, and method for coextruding a plurality of fluid layers - A die for coextruding a plurality of fluid layers includes one or more distribution plates for forming relatively thick layers, and a microlayer assembly for forming a plurality of microlayers. The die further includes internal fluid passages and/or forming surfaces to allow the microlayers to assemble into a microlayered fluid mass prior to merging with the relatively thick layers from the distribution plates. | 07-08-2010 |
20100227136 | Multilayer, Heat-Shrinkable Film Comprising a Plurality of Microlayers - A multilayer, heat-shrinkable film generally includes at least one bulk layer and a microlayer section comprising a plurality of microlayers. The ratio of the thickness of any of the microlayers to the thickness of the bulk layer ranges from about 1:2 to about 1:40. | 09-09-2010 |
20110260354 | MULTILAYER, HEAT-SHRINKABLE FILM COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF MICROLAYERS - A multilayer, heat-shrinkable film generally includes at least one bulk layer and a microlayer section comprising a plurality of microlayers. The ratio of the thickness of any of the microlayers to the thickness of the bulk layer ranges from about 1:2 to about 1:40. | 10-27-2011 |
20120270024 | Multilayer, Heat-Shrinkable Film Comprising a Plurality of Microlayers - A multilayer, heat-shrinkable film generally includes at least one bulk layer and a microlayer section comprising at least 10 microlayers, each of which has a thickness ranging from about 0.001 to 0.015 mil. The ratio of the thickness of any of the microlayers to the thickness of the bulk layer is at least about 1:2. The film has a total free shrink (ASTM D2732-03) of at least about 10% at 200° F. | 10-25-2012 |
20130140732 | Die, System, and Method for Coextruding A Plurality Of Fluid Layers - A die for coextruding a plurality of fluid layers generally includes a primary forming stem, one or more distribution plates, and a microlayer assembly. The microlayer assembly includes a microlayer forming stem and a plurality of microlayer distribution plates. | 06-06-2013 |
20130149403 | Die, System, and Method for Coextruding A Plurality Of Fluid Layers - A die for coextruding a plurality of fluid layers generally includes a primary forming stem, one or more distribution plates, and a microlayer assembly. The microlayer assembly includes a microlayer forming stem and a plurality of microlayer distribution plates. | 06-13-2013 |
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20110042420 | Dispensing tap for beverages - A dispensing tap for beverages that comprises an actuator and a valve housing. A conical spring washer is joined and/or sealed to an actuator base to form the actuator. The actuator is then inserted into the valve housing to form the dispensing tap for attachment to a container containing a liquid. In use, a force is exerted on the conical spring washer to actuate the actuator base within the valve housing and thereby create an opening and/or passageway in the dispensing tap. Once opened and as the force is maintained, the liquid in the container can flow through the opening or passageway for dispensing the liquid out the dispensing tap. Upon releasing the force, the conical spring washer returns back to its original position. This movement of the conical spring washer causes the actuator base to move in the reverse direction within the valve housing thereby closing the opening and/or eliminating the passageway in the dispensing tap. The resultant seal of the actuator base to the valve housing prevents any further liquid from being dispensed from the container. | 02-24-2011 |
20120111901 | DRIP RESISTANT DISPENSING VALVE FOR FLUIDS - A drip resistant dispensing valve for fluids is disclosed, which provides a dispensing outlet configured to minimize the tendency for residual fluid to collect in and drip from the dispensing outlet while maintaining a simple construction for ease of manufacture. The dispensing outlet face is situated a distance away from the valve body, which tends to prevent, or at least minimize the risk of, contact between potentially contaminating external surfaces with the surfaces of the discharge outlet. Such construction assists in minimizing the retention of fluid on the surfaces of the dispensing outlet, and migration of the fluid to surfaces outside of the dispensing outlet that could tend to promote growth of biological contaminates and/or provide additional surfaces that could pool fluid following a dispensing operation and thereafter drip from the valve. A shell is provided around the dispensing outlet to assist in avoiding contamination of the valve and of the fluid being dispensed through the valve, and to aid in positioning a receptacle for receiving fluid from the dispensing valve. | 05-10-2012 |
20130154133 | CARBURETOR FLOAT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A method of making a carburetor float by first creating a homogeneous mixture of gas and polymer in a plastic injection machine. The gas/polymer mixture is injected into a tool having a mold cavity. A moveable portion of the mold cavity allows the gas/polymer mixture to expand in that area thus forming a foamed portion of the finished float. The portion of the mold that is stationary does not allow the gas/polymer mixture to foam and thus forms a portion of the finished float with a higher density that the foamed portion. The result is a float made of the homogeneous mixture with two differing densities in two different portion of the float. | 06-20-2013 |
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20080201792 | DRY BEAN LINE 08520700 - The invention provides seed and plants of the dry bean line designated 08520700. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of dry bean line 08520700, and to methods for producing a dry bean plant produced by crossing a plant of dry bean line 08520700 with itself or with another dry bean plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of dry bean line 08520700, including the pods and gametes of such plants. | 08-21-2008 |
20080201793 | PEA LINE 08530731 - The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated 08530731. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line 08530731, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line 08530731 with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line 08530731, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants. | 08-21-2008 |
20080201794 | DRY BEAN LINE 08530714 - The invention provides seed and plants of the dry bean line designated 08530714. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of dry bean line 08530714, and to methods for producing a dry bean plant produced by crossing a plant of dry bean line 08530714 with itself or with another dry bean plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of dry bean line 08530714, including the pods and gametes of such plants. | 08-21-2008 |
20080201795 | Pea Line 08550848 - The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated 08550848. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line 08550848, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line 08550848 with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line 08550848, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants. | 08-21-2008 |
20080201798 | PEA LINE 08540793 - The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated 08540793. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line 08540793, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line 08540793 with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line 08540793, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants. | 08-21-2008 |
20080282422 | PEA LINE 08520689 - The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated 08520689. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line 08520689, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line 08520689 with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line 08520689, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants. | 11-13-2008 |
20120240267 | PEA LINE EX 08570935 - The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated EX 08570935. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line EX 08570935, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line EX 08570935 with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line EX 08570935, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants. | 09-20-2012 |
20120240268 | PEA LINE EX 08570956 - The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated EX 08570956. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line EX 08570956, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line EX 08570956 with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line EX 08570956, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants. | 09-20-2012 |
20120240269 | PEA LINE DLSC7V0955 - The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated DLSC7V0955. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line DLSC7V0955, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line DLSC7V0955 with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line DLSC7V0955, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants. | 09-20-2012 |
20130318647 | PEA LINE EX 08570957 - The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated EX 08570957. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line EX 08570957, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line EX 08570957 with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line EX 08570957, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants. | 11-28-2013 |
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20090020039 | MODIFIED EPOXY RESINS COMPRISING THE REACTION PRODUCT OF A BIOMASS DERIVED COMPOUND AND AN EPOXY RESIN, AND AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS AND COATINGS COMPRISING SUCH RESINS - Modified epoxy resins comprising the reaction product of a cycloaliphatic, polycyclic and/or aromatic biomass derived compound and an epoxy resin are disclosed. Aqueous dispersions and coatings comprising these reaction products are also disclosed. | 01-22-2009 |
20090042060 | ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING A CYCLIC GUANIDINE - The present invention is directed towards an electrocoating composition comprising a cyclic guanidine. | 02-12-2009 |
20100261029 | MULTI-PHASE PARTICULATES, METHOD OF MAKING, AND COMPOSITION CONTAINING SAME - Provided is a multi-phase particulate having a dispersed phase component dispersed in and bound to a bulk phase component. The dispersed phase component includes a metal, a metal oxide, an organometallic compound, salts thereof, and/or mixtures thereof, and the bulk phase component includes an inorganic material different from the dispersed phase component. The dispersed phase component is present in an amount ranging from 0.5 to 60 percent by weight based on total combined weight of the dispersed phase component and the bulk phase component. Related methods, compositions and composites also are provided. | 10-14-2010 |
20100331454 | MODIFIED EPOXY RESINS COMPRISING THE REACTION PRODUCT OF A BIOMASS DERIVED COMPOUND AND AN EPOXY RESIN, AND AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS AND COATINGS COMPRISING SUCH RESINS - Modified epoxy resins comprising the reaction product of a cycloaliphatic, polycyclic and/or aromatic biomass derived compound and an epoxy resin are disclosed. Aqueous dispersions and coatings comprising these reaction products are also disclosed. | 12-30-2010 |
20110005937 | ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING A CYCLIC GUANIDINE - The present invention is directed towards an electrocoating composition comprising a cyclic guanidine. | 01-13-2011 |
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20080199467 | Immunoglobulin fusion proteins and methods of making - Disclosed are immunoglobulin fusion proteins and methods of making such proteins. In certain embodiments, the fusion protein may include a non-immunoglobulin polypeptide linked to an immunoglobulin polypeptide. In certain embodiments, the non-immunoglobulin polypeptide may comprise a region that replaces an immunoglobulin Fc hinge region, but that allows for correct assembly of the immunoglobulin chains. | 08-21-2008 |
20090004190 | Rage Fusion Proteins And Methods Of Use - Disclosed are RAGE fusion proteins comprising RAGE polypeptide sequences linked to a second, non-RAGE polypeptide. The RAGE fusion protein may utilize a RAGE polypeptide domain comprising a RAGE ligand binding site and an interdomain linker directly linked to an immunoglobulin C | 01-01-2009 |
20090060925 | Rage Fusion Proteins and Methods of Use - Disclosed are RAGE fusion proteins comprising RAGE polypeptide sequences linked to a second, non-RAGE polypeptide. The RAGE fusion protein may utilize a RAGE polypeptide domain comprising a RAGE ligand binding site and an interdomain linker directly linked to an immunoglobulin CH2 domain. Such fusion proteins may provide specific, high affinity binding to RAGE ligands. Also disclosed is the use of the RAGE fusion proteins as therapeutics for RAGE-mediated pathologies. | 03-05-2009 |
20110110945 | Immunoglobulin Fusion Proteins and Methods of Making - Disclosed are immunoglobulin fusion proteins and methods of making such proteins. In certain embodiments, the fusion protein may include a non-immunoglobulin polypeptide linked to an immunoglobulin polypeptide. In certain embodiments, the non-immunoglobulin polypeptide may comprise a region that replaces an immunoglobulin Fc hinge region, but that allows for correct assembly of the immunoglobulin chains. | 05-12-2011 |
20110124102 | Rage Fusion Proteins And Methods Of Use - Disclosed are RAGE fusion proteins comprising RAGE polypeptide sequences linked to a second, non-RAGE polypeptide. The RAGE fusion protein may utilize a RAGE polypeptide domain comprising a RAGE ligand binding site and an interdomain linker directly linked to an immunoglobulin C | 05-26-2011 |
20110244516 | Rage Fusion Proteins And Methods Of Use - Disclosed are RAGE fusion proteins comprising RAGE polypeptide sequences linked to a second, non-RAGE polypeptide. The RAGE fusion protein may utilize a RAGE polypeptide domain comprising a RAGE ligand binding site and an interdomain linker directly linked to an immunoglobulin C | 10-06-2011 |
20110282035 | Rage Fusion Proteins, Formulations And Methods Of Use Thereof - Disclosed are RAGE fusion proteins comprising RAGE polypeptide sequences linked to a second, non-RAGE polypeptide. The RAGE fusion protein may utilize a RAGE polypeptide domain comprising a RAGE ligand binding site and an interdomain linker directly linked to the N-terminus of an immunoglobulin C | 11-17-2011 |
20120171202 | Rage Fusion Proteins And Methods Of Use - Disclosed are RAGE fusion proteins comprising RAGE polypeptide sequences linked to a second, non-RAGE polypeptide. The RAGE fusion protein may utilize a RAGE polypeptide domain comprising a RAGE ligand binding site and an interdomain linker directly linked to an immunoglobulin C | 07-05-2012 |
20130142792 | RAGE Fusion Protein Compositions And Methods Of Use - Disclosed are fusion proteins comprising a RAGE polypeptide, wherein the RAGE polypeptide comprises a fragment of a mammalian wild type RAGE peptide and at least one point mutation in the RAGE polypeptide portion of the fusion protein relative to the wild type RAGE peptide. The point mutation may remove and/or alter a glycosylation site or an enzyme cleavage site. Also disclosed are nucleic acids encoding such proteins as well as methods of using such proteins for treating RAGE-mediated pathologies. | 06-06-2013 |
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20080282897 | Programmable brewer - A programmable brewer capable of brewing approximately 250 different brewing profiles for beverages brewed by the brewer, including a housing, the housing integrated into a base, said base capable of supporting a decanter or canister into which the brewed beverage is deposited, said cover being cantilevered forwardly at the top of the housing, a water tank capable of producing heated water for use for brewing purposes, a spray head contained within the forward portion of the cover, and tubing provided for directing hot water towards the spray head for deposit into a brew basket holding grounds, so that during a brewing cycle, the water is heated within the heating tank and siphoned towards the spray head for deposit upon the grounds for brewing purposes. Said brewer cooperating with a hand held computer for producing limited programming functions available through the brewer during its usage, said computer provided for initiating the set up of the brewer for providing programmed operations during usage, said computer providing for a calibration programming mode, during which the brewer is calibrated for measuring a set amount of water to be delivered through the spray head during a brewing cycle, said computer providing for the establishment of the temperature parameters for the brewer during a brewing cycle for determining the temperature of the water delivered to the spray head during operations, and said computer provided for establishing the operation mode of a cold water dispensing tube and a hot water dispense tube for determining the amounts of water to be dispensed from said tubes during operations of a brew cycle. | 11-20-2008 |
20090101020 | Automatic single cup brewing vender - A single serving beverage vender incorporates a device for automatically brewing and dispensing single cups of coffee or other beverage through a controlled vending machine. The vender includes a flipper assembly, for an individual packet of grounds, and can process that packet through various sequences including presenting a support from within an enclosure, in preparation for drip brewing of a beverage, brewing a cup or a mug of beverage from the grounds packet, then disposing of the packet, and providing access to the flipper assembly, following the brewing of a cup of beverage for consumption. | 04-23-2009 |
20090127284 | Airpot and dispenser liquid level float - An airpot or dispenser liquid level float, provided for vertically shifting upon the air tubes of an airpot or other dispenser, the float incorporate a pivotally mounted indicator, for viewing through a view window of the dispenser, for furnishing and indication as to the level and amount of liquid remaining within the dispenser, during its usage and application. | 05-21-2009 |
20100199852 | Dripless brew basket - A dripless brew basket including a brew basket, having an opening provided through its bottom wall, a vacuum breaker sleeve fixedly mounted thereto, the upper part of the vacuum breaker sleeve having apertures or ports provided therethrough, to allow the brewed beverage to flow into the sleeve and be dispensed from the brew basket, during application. A vacuum breaker cap mounts on to the upper end of the sleeve, to act as a fluid levelers for the brewed beverage provided within the basket, during a brewing operation, and once the brewed beverage has been dispensed through the breaker sleeve, it reaches the bottom level of the sleeve ports, thereby preventing an further discharge of fluid from the brew basket, including the elimination of any drippage, in providing for the dripless brew basket of this invention. | 08-12-2010 |
20110107919 | Multiple brewing and dispensing decanter - A multiple brewing and dispensing decanter being separated, internally, into a pair or more of a plurality of compartments, so that beverage can be dispensed from one compartment, while freshly brewing beverage may be deposited into an adjacent compartment. The compartmentalized decanter incorporates an access inlet through or proximate top wall, to allow deposit of a freshly brewed beverage therein, and each compartment, proximate its bottom wall, has a spigot to provide for dispensing of the contained brewed beverage. | 05-12-2011 |
20110185913 | Brew basket with integrated separate cavity for water bypass or additives - A brew basket with an integrated separate cavity providing for a water bypass or additive conduit all of which may be added to the brewed beverage, as it exists its brew basket discharge spout during a brewing cycle. An integrated separate cavity is provided partially around the perimeter of the brew basket, as along its upper flange, for some angular distance, and which cavity tapers into a downward conduit, which conduit extends under the bottom of the brew basket, and empties into the same discharged port through which the brewed beverage is discharged from the brew basket and into a lower decanter, during performance of a brewing cycle. Additives such as flavoring, sweeteners, and even cold water may pass through the separate cavity, for intermixing with the brewed beverage, in order to add to its flavoring, sweetening, or even cooling, depending upon whether coffee, hot tea, or ice tea, has been selected for the brewing cycle. The brew basket is capable of pivoting, in its support under the cantilevered top of the brewing apparatus, to allow for the beverage to be dispensed into one or more decanters, during a brewing cycle, or during performance of sequential brewing cycles. | 08-04-2011 |
20120207894 | Beverage flavoring pod ejection system and method - A mechanical waste pod ejector system for a single cup pod beverage flavoring machine that has a lower head with a holding chamber therein, for holding a pod during a flavoring operation, which head mechanically ejects the pod after usage. The system includes a pod ejector mechanism, a pod support plate sized to engage the pod, and actuator head, with a pod ejector controller including a cam slide surface for moving the lower head from a flavoring position to a pod disposal position. | 08-16-2012 |
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20100189595 | Method of Controlling Organoleptic Odors - A method is taught for capturing organoleptic odor. Where a functional additive has odors from a plurality of organolepic sources, and is blended with an odor control agent and a resin to produce a blend, where the blend exhibits at least a 5% reduction in odor based on a standardized odor test SAE-J1351. The odor control agent is selected from the group but not limited to: nepheline syenite, silica gel, hydrogels, hard and soft clays, bentonite, clinoptilolite, hectorite, cationic exchanged clinoptilolites, cerium, cesium, chabazite, faujasite, gmelinite, brewsterite, calcium silicate, hydrotalcites, zinc or magnesium aluminum hydroxy carbonates, zinc oxide, zinc hydroxide, zinc carbonate, calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, potassium meta phosphate, silver oxide, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium oxide, copper oxide, ferric and ferrous oxides, sorbitol, glucitol, mannitol, glucose, dextrose, dextrin, allophanes, silica, sodalite, silicon oxide, aluminum oxide, natural zeolites, manganese dioxide, nano zinc oxide and nano titanium and combination thereof. | 07-29-2010 |
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20110119811 | Insulated Composite Fabric - An insulated composite fabric that includes an inner fabric layer, an outer fabric layer, and an insulating-filler fabric layer enclosed between the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer. The insulating-filler fabric layer is a textile fabric with a raised surface on at least one side of the fabric. | 05-26-2011 |
20110177282 | WOOL BLEND VELOUR FABRIC - A wool blend velour fabric article ( | 07-21-2011 |
20110177294 | COMPOSITE TEXTILE FABRICS - A composite textile fabric that includes a first (face) fabric layer, and a second (back) fabric layer that is formed concurrently with the first fabric layer in a plaited construction. The second fabric includes a plurality of anchored regions at which the second fabric layer is anchored to, and in intimate contact with, the first fabric layer. The second fabric layer also includes a plurality of floating regions, overlying and unattached to the first fabric layer, interspersed between the anchored regions. | 07-21-2011 |
20120260422 | THERMAL BLANKETS - Among other things, the disclosure features a thermal blanket including a unitary fabric element having predetermined discrete regions of contrasting insulative capacities arranged based on insulative needs of corresponding regions of a user's body. At least two of the predetermined, discrete regions of contrasting insulative capacities, in one or more first discrete regions of the unitary fabric element, consisting of loop yarn having a first pile height, and in one or more other discrete regions of the unitary fabric element, consist of loop yarn having another pile height different from and relatively greater than the first pile height. | 10-18-2012 |
20130196109 | Insulated Composite Fabric - An insulated composite fabric that includes an inner fabric layer, an outer fabric layer, and an insulating-filler fabric layer enclosed between the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer. The insulating-filler fabric layer is a textile fabric with a raised surface on at least one side of the fabric. The insulating-filler fabric layer comprises fibers having an axial core surrounded by a multiplicity of radially extending, axially-elongated whiskers, separated by axially-extending grooves. | 08-01-2013 |
20140115783 | THERMAL BLANKETS - Among other things, the disclosure features a thermal blanket including a unitary fabric element having predetermined discrete regions of contrasting insulative capacities arranged based on insulative needs of corresponding regions of a user's body. In one or more first discrete regions of the unitary fabric element, one of the predetermined discrete regions of contrasting insulative capacities consists of loop yarn having a first pile height, and in one or more other discrete regions of the unitary fabric element, another one of the predetermined discrete regions of contrasting insulative capacities consists of loop yarn having another pile height different from and relatively greater than the first pile height. The unitary fabric element comprises fibers having an axial core surrounded by a multiplicity of radially extending, axially-elongated whiskers, separated by axially-extending grooves. | 05-01-2014 |
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20090159402 | SHOPPING CART CONVEYOR SYSTEM WITH PIVOTING LUG - A shopping cart conveyor system that moves a shopping cart from one location to another along a path. The system includes a frame, a track coupled to the frame, and a conveyor coupled to the frame and having an engagement member (e.g., multiple engagement members) adapted to engage a shopping cart. The engagement member is movable (e.g., pivotable) relative to the track from a first position, where the engagement member will engage and move the shopping cart along the path, and a second position, where the engagement member is capable of releasing engagement of the shopping cart. Preferably, the engagement member is biased toward the first position (e.g., by a resilient member). In one embodiment, the engagement member includes an engagement surface adapted to engage the shopping cart and defining an engagement angle between the engagement surface and a reference axis parallel to the path. In this embodiment, the engagement angle is acute when the engagement member is in the first position and is obtuse when the engagement member is in the second position. | 06-25-2009 |
20090242355 | JAM SENSOR FOR SHOPPING CART CONVEYOR - A shopping cart conveyor system is designed to shut the system down in the event that a shopping cart becomes jammed. The system includes a track operable to guide a shopping cart between a first location and a second location, and a drive assembly for moving a shopping cart along the track. The drive assembly includes engagement members movable relative to the track and operable to engage and move a shopping cart from the first location to the second location, and a drive motor (e.g., an electric motor) operable to provide movement to the engagement members. A force sensor detects a parameter (e.g., motor current) of the drive assembly corresponding with a force required to move the engagement members. A controller receives information regarding a frequency of change in the parameter and compares that information to a known value (e.g., a frequency of the engagement members). Preferably, the controller is programmed to stop the drive motor when the frequency of change of the parameter falls within a certain range of the parameter (e.g., frequency of the engagement members). | 10-01-2009 |
20100111653 | VERTICAL LIFT WITH SYNCHRONIZER - A vertical lift including a support, a carriage that is mounted for vertical movement relative to the support, a drive system including an actuator that is coupled directly to the carriage, and a synchronizer that is coupled between the carriage and the support | 05-06-2010 |
20100119338 | MULTI-LEVEL VEHICLE LIFT - A multi-level vehicle lift comprising a first platform mounted for movement between a lowered position and a raised position. A second platform is positioned below the first platform and is coupled to the first platform by a short collapsible lift member such that upward movement of the first platform above a first raised position causes upward movement of the second platform. A third platform is positioned below the second platform and coupled to the first platform by a long collapsible lift member such that upward movement of the first platform above a second raised position causes upward movement of the third platform. In another aspect of the invention, a pit is positioned below the platforms, and at least the lower-most platform is at least partially in the pit when the first platform is in the lowered position. Preferably, the pit is recessed into a ground surface, and an upper surface of the first platform is substantially flush with the ground surface when in the lowered position. | 05-13-2010 |
20110014017 | STORAGE RETRIEVAL MACHINE - A storage retrieval machine comprising an input area, an array of storage locations, an output area, a carriage assembly adapted to hold a product when being transferred to and from the storage locations, and a drive mechanism positioned to move the carriage assembly. The drive mechanism includes a flexible element (e.g., a chain) tensioned between two points and having a plurality of spaced recesses, and a toothed element mounted to the carriage assembly and engaging the flexible element. Preferably, the flexible element is pre-tensioned to a certain percentage of the rated load of the flexible element (e.g., 10%, 20%, 30%, or 40% of the rated load). It is also preferred that the pre-tensioned load on the flexible element is greater than the service load that is anticipated to be applied to the chain during normal operation. | 01-20-2011 |
20110147164 | SHOPPING CART CONVEYOR WITH GATE ASSEMBLY - A conveyor for moving a shopping cart between a first location and a second location. The conveyor including a movable conveyor that is adapted to engage and move the shopping cart along a path, and a gate assembly including a door that is movable between an open position allowing passage of the shopping cart along the path, and a closed position inhibiting passage of the shopping art along the path. The door is adapted to move from the closed position to the open position as the shopping cart approaches, and is adapted to move back to the closed position before the shopping cart has passed the door. | 06-23-2011 |
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20080242564 | Method for improving the cooling efficiency of a functional fluid - A method is disclosed for improving the cooling of equipment lubricated by functional fluids, such as power train fluids, by lubricating the equipment with a functional fluid comprising a wax isomerate or hydrodewaxate base stock and at least one performance additive thus permitting a reduction in the volume of lubricant used and a concomitant reduction in the size of the lubricant reservoir and related equipment. | 10-02-2008 |
20110031103 | Method and Apparatus For Removal Of Oil From Utility Gas Stream - The present application is directed to a method and system for preparing gaseous utility streams from gaseous process streams, particularly, removing oil contamination from such streams prior to use in a dry gas seal. The methods and systems may include at least one kinetic swing adsorption process including pressure swing adsorption, temperature swing adsorption, calcination, and inert purge processes to treat gaseous streams for use in dry gas seals of rotating equipment such as compressors, turbines and pumps and other utilities. The adsorbent materials used include a high surface area solid structured microporous and mesoporous materials. | 02-10-2011 |
20120302473 | OIL-IN-OIL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING - This invention is directed to a lubricant composition that is comprised of a continuous phase and a discontinuous phase, i.e., a two phase lubricant composition. The continuous phase and the discontinuous phase of the lubricant of this invention are oil or oil type compositions that are essentially insoluble in one another. The lubricant composition is comprised of a continuous phase base oil that is comprised of a low viscosity Group II, III, IV or GTL base stock or a blend of at least two of the Group II, III, IV and GTL base stocks, optionally including a low viscosity Group V base stock, with the continuous phase base oil having, independently, a viscosity of from 1 to 100 cSt at 100° C. The lubricant composition is further comprised of a discontinuous phase that is comprised of an ester composition having a mean average droplet size of from 0.01 microns to 20 microns, in which the ester composition is comprised of an ester compound having no ether linkages. | 11-29-2012 |
20120302478 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A TWO PHASE LUBRICANT COMPOSITION - This invention provides a method for producing a lubricant composition that is comprised of a continuous phase and a discontinuous phase. The method involves mixing together high viscosity ester, ether or combination thereof, and polar diluent or solvent, to produce a solution. The solution is then added to a low viscosity Group IV base oil to produce a discontinuous phase dispersed throughout a continuous phase. | 11-29-2012 |
20130324447 | LUBRICANT COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES FOR PREPARING SAME - Provided is a method for stabilizing a dispersion of a carbon nanomaterial in a lubricating oil basestock. The method includes providing a lubricating oil basestock; dispersing a carbon nanomaterial in the lubricating oil basestock; and adding at least one block copolymer thereto. The at least one block copolymer has two or more blocks includes at least one alkenylbenzene block and at least one linear alpha olefin block. The at least one block copolymer is present in an amount sufficient to stabilize the dispersion of the carbon nanomaterial in the lubricating oil basestock. Also provided is a lubricating engine oil having a composition including: a lubricating oil base stock; a carbon nanomaterial dispersed in the lubricating oil basestock; and at least one block copolymer. | 12-05-2013 |
20140011719 | ENHANCED DURABILITY PERFORMANCE OF LUBRICANTS USING FUNCTIONALIZED METAL PHOSPHATE NANOPLATELETS - A method for improving wear protection in an engine lubricated with a lubricating oil by using as the lubricating oil a formulated oil having a HTHS viscosity of less than 2.6 cP at 150° C. The formulated oil has a composition including a major amount of a lubricating oil base stock and a minor amount of metal phosphate nanoplatelets. The metal phosphate nanoplatelets are dispersed in the lubricating oil base stock sufficient for the formulated oil to pass wear protection requirements of one or more engine tests selected from TU3M, Sequence IIIG, Sequence IVA and OM646LA. Also provided are lubricating engine oil composition having improved wear protection. | 01-09-2014 |
20140038862 | ANTI-WEAR PERFORMANCE OF LUBRICANTS USING CARBON NANOPLATELETS - Provided are a lubricating engine oil and a method of improving wear protection in an engine lubricated with such lubricating oil. The method includes using as the lubricating oil a formulated oil comprising a lubricating oil base stock as a major component, an antiwear additive as a first minor component, and carbon nanoplatelets as a second minor component. The carbon nanoplatelets are dispersed in said lubricating oil base stock. Wear protection is improved as compared to wear protection achieved using a lubricating oil not containing carbon nanoplatelets as a second minor component. A synergy exists between carbon nanoplatelets and other major components of lubricants, especially with zinc dialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP) or other phosphate antiwear additives, that helps to form a nano-composite wear resistant and low friction tribofilm both on ferrous and non-ferrous surfaces (e.g., carbon coatings, ceramic coatings, polymeric coatings, and the like) of engines/machines. | 02-06-2014 |
20140087982 | MICROENCAPSULATION OF LUBRICANT ADDITIVES - Provided is a lubricating oil including a nonpolar lubricating oil base stock as a major component and microcapsules as a minor component. The microcapsules includes (i) a core containing a polar solvent and one or more polar lubricating oil additives having solubility in the polar solvent, and (ii) optionally a shell or membrane enclosing the core. The solubility of the polar lubricating oil additives in the nonpolar lubricating oil base stock is improved as compared to solubility achieved using a lubricating oil containing polar lubricating oil additives in a nonpolar lubricating oil base stock and not containing the microcapsules. A method of improving solubility of polar lubricating oil additives in a nonpolar lubricating oil base stock is also provided. The lubricating engine oils of this disclosure can be useful in automotive, marine, aviation, and industrial engine and machine components. | 03-27-2014 |
20140179578 | ALTERNATING BLOCK COPOLYMER AND PROCESS FOR MAKING - Provided is an alternating block copolymer. The alternating block copolymer has an olefin polymer block and an poly(alkyl methacrylate) block. The olefin polymer block has monomeric units of one or more alpha olefins of 2 to 12 carbon atoms that make up 90 wt % or more of the total weight of the olefin polymer block. The olefin polymer block exhibits a number average molecular weight of the olefin polymer block is 1000 to 500,000. The poly(alkyl methacrylate) block has monomeric units of one or more alkyl methacrylates with alkyl side chains of 1 to 100 carbon atoms that make up 90 wt % or more of the total weight of the poly(alkyl methacrylate) block. The poly(alkyl methacrylate) block exhibits a number average molecular weight of 1000 to 500,000. There is also provided a lubricant composition containing the alternating block copolymer and a process for making the alternating block copolymer. | 06-26-2014 |
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20100015607 | NANOREPORTERS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to coded, labeled probes that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' label codes. Methods of making and using such probes are also provided. The probes can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications. | 01-21-2010 |
20100047924 | STABLE NANOREPORTERS - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to improved, stable nanoreporter probes that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' uniquely detectable signal. Methods for identifying target-specific sequences for inclusion in the probes are also provided, as are methods of making and using such probes. Polynucleotide sequences of certain nanoreporter components are also provided. The probes can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications. | 02-25-2010 |
20110201515 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE DETECTION OF SMALL RNAS - The invention provides compositions and methods for the detection of small RNA molecules in a multiplexed reaction. The assays and kits described herein are applicable for the identification, diagnosing, and monitoring of disorders including, but not limited to cancer, developmental and degenerative disease, neurological disorders, and stem cell disorders. | 08-18-2011 |
20110229888 | Compositions and Methods for the Detection of Genomic Features - The invention provides compositions and methods for the detection of gene copy number and/or chromosome copy number in a multiplexed reaction. The assays and kits described herein are applicable for the identification, diagnosing, and monitoring of disorders including, but not limited to cancer, developmental and degenerative disease, neurological disorders, and stem cell disorders. | 09-22-2011 |
20130017971 | Multivariate Diagnostic Assays and Methods for Using Same - The application describes compositions and methods for detecting the relative expressions of a plurality of target nucleic acid molecules in one assay. The compositions comprise a plurality of probe molecules which specifically bind to one target nucleic acid molecule of a plurality of target nucleic acids in a sample, and a plurality of reference molecules that represent each of the plurality of target nucleic acid molecules, where the probe molecules specifically bind to the plurality of reference molecules, and each of the plurality of reference molecules is present in known amounts in the composition. | 01-17-2013 |
20140371088 | MULTIPLEXABLE TAG-BASED REPORTER SYSTEM - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the detection and quantification of individual target molecules in biomolecular samples. In particular, the invention relates to coded, labeled compositions comprising at least two probes hybridized to each other that are capable of binding to and identifying target molecules based on the probes' label codes. Methods of making and using such compositions are also provided. The compositions can be used in diagnostic, prognostic, quality control and screening applications. | 12-18-2014 |
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20090010962 | Genetically Engineered Swine Influenza Virus and Uses Thereof - The present invention relates, in general, to attenuated swine influenza viruses having an impaired ability to antagonize the cellular interferon (IFN) response, and the use of such attenuated viruses in vaccine and pharmaceutical formulations. In particular, the invention relates to attenuated swine influenza viruses having modifications to a swine NS1 gene that diminish or eliminate the ability of the NS1 gene product to antagonize the cellular IFN response. These viruses replicate in vivo, but demonstrate decreased replication, virulence and increased attenuation, and therefore are well suited for use in live virus vaccines, and pharmaceutical formulations. | 01-08-2009 |
20110104202 | Modified Influenza Virus For Monitoring And Improving Vaccine Efficiency - The immunogenicity of the influenza virus hemagglutinin (HA) molecule may be increased by substitutions of amino acids in the HA sequence. The substitution of specific HA residues, such as asparagine at position 223 of H5 HA, increase the sensitivity of the hemagglutinin inhibition (HI) assay by altering receptor specificity and/or antibody-antigen binding. HA molecules containing such substitutions will be useful in the development of diagnostic reference viruses and improved influenza vaccines. | 05-05-2011 |
20110247091 | Transgenic Cells and Chickens Expressing RIG-I - The present disclosure provides a transgenic cell or chicken having increased resistance to RNA viral infection, wherein the chicken cell expresses a foreign RIG-I gene. Also provided are methods for reducing RNA virus replication in a chicken cell and methods for producing the transgenic cell or chicken with increased RNA viral resistance. | 10-06-2011 |
20130017216 | Modified Influenza Virus For Monitoring And Improving Vaccine Efficiency - The immunogenicity of the influenza virus hemagglutinin (HA) molecule may be increased by substitutions of amino acids in the HA sequence. The substitution of specific HA residues, such as asparagine at position 223 of H5 HA, increase the sensitivity of the hemagglutinin inhibition (HI) assay by altering receptor specificity and/or antibody-antigen binding. HA molecules containing such substitutions will be useful in the development of diagnostic reference viruses and improved influenza vaccines. | 01-17-2013 |
20130034581 | GENETICALLY ENGINEERED SWINE INFLUENZA VIRUS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates, in general, to attenuated swine influenza viruses having an impaired ability to antagonize the cellular interferon (IFN) response, and the use of such attenuated viruses in vaccine and pharmaceutical formulations. In particular, the invention relates to attenuated swine influenza viruses having modifications to a swine NS1 gene that diminish or eliminate the ability of the NS1 gene product to antagonize the cellular IFN response. These viruses replicate in vivo, but demonstrate decreased replication, virulence and increased attenuation, and therefore are well suited for use in live virus vaccines, and pharmaceutical formulations. | 02-07-2013 |
20140030702 | MODIFIED INFLUENZA VIRUS FOR MONITORING AND IMPROVING VACCINE EFFICIENCY - The immunogenicity of the influenza virus hemagglutinin (HA) molecule may be increased by substitutions of amino acids in the HA sequence. The substitution of specific HA residues, such as asparagine at position 223 of H5 HA, increase the sensitivity of the hemagglutinin inhibition (HI) assay by altering receptor specificity and/or antibody-antigen binding. HA molecules containing such substitutions will be useful in the development of diagnostic reference viruses and improved influenza vaccines. | 01-30-2014 |
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20100113874 | TELEOPERATED ENDOSCOPIC CAPSULE - Teleoperated endoscopic capsule for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes inside a cavity in a human body, comprising a body ( | 05-06-2010 |
20110083672 | TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE HAVING A CUFFED INNER CANNULA - A tracheostomy tube for use with a neck plate having an aperture. The tracheostomy tube comprises an elongate outer cannula having a lumen and configured to extend through the aperture; an elongate inner cannula having a lumen and an inflatable cuff, and configured to extend through the lumen of the outer cannula such that the cuff extends beyond a distal end of the outer cannula; and an interlocking mechanism configured to releasably secure a proximal end of the inner cannula to a proximal end of the outer cannula. | 04-14-2011 |
20140277105 | MATERIAL MANIPULATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus for use in manipulating material during a medical procedure includes positioning the material in engagement with a major side surface on a distal end portion of a shaft. A gripper is operated to grip the material between a wire and a major side surface of the shaft by moving the wire along a longitudinal central axis of the shaft. Material is moved to a desired position relative to a patient's body while the material is gripped between the wire and the major side surface of the distal end portion of the shaft. The wire is then retracted along the longitudinal central axis of the shaft to release the material for movement relative to the end distal end portion of the shaft. | 09-18-2014 |
20150080908 | ENERGY BALANCE MECHANISM FOR FLEXURE JOINT - Systems and method are described for counterbalancing the force required to deform a flexure joint. The system includes an elastically deformable flexure joint, a control joint, and an energy balance system. The control joint is mechanically linked to the flexure joint such that movement of the control joint causes a corresponding deformation of the flexure joint. The energy balance system provides a spring force to aid movement of the control joint and to overcome an elastic force required to deform the flexure joint. | 03-19-2015 |
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20100049871 | Management of Redundant Addresses in Standby Systems - Aspects of the invention provide apparatuses, systems, and computer readable media for supporting redundant network management. When the primary device ( | 02-25-2010 |
20130173830 | Synchronization of Data Delivery in Control Systems - An enhanced synchronized communication device within a control system may allow output data delivered to various input/output (I/O) devices to be synchronized to the time at which the output data has been generated by a programmable logic controller (PLC). In this scheme, a central processing unit (CPU) associated with the PLC may generate and transmit output data to the enhanced synchronized communication device. When the output data arrives at the enhanced synchronized communication device, the enhanced synchronized communication device may associate the output data to a trigger mechanism (e.g., the application trigger feature of Common Industrial Protocol, etc.) for immediately triggering the transfer of the output data to the I/O devices. This process may remove possible jitter associated with output data delivery in control systems. | 07-04-2013 |
20150032870 | UPDATING PARAMETERS IN A NETWORK - A system, method, and software product are provided for updating parameters, such as requested packet intervals (RPIs), in a network. The system may include one or more PLCs, communication controllers, and I/O devices coupled in a communication network, such as EtherNet/IP. A request to change a parameter (e.g., scanning rate or timeout value) is transmitted from the PLC to an I/O device specifying a new parameter value or time-out value. The I/O device may receive the message, use a temporary time-out value while processing the message, and transmit an acknowledgement confirming the new value to the PLC. The I/O device may use the updated parameter and new time-out value. The updated parameter may be implemented without the need to take down and re-establish network connections to the affected devices. | 01-29-2015 |
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20110041067 | System for initiating communication between a user interface and a vision processor - A method is disclosed for instructing a user interface (UI) in communication with a first of vision processor (VP) to establish communication with a second (VP). The invention is useful in a machine vision system having a plurality of VPs and at least one UI. The method includes the steps of providing each VP with a link function for establishing communication between a VP and a UI; and activating the link function so as to issue instructions to the UI to establish communication with another VP. The link function enables local dynamic display of a remote VP on the UI, and a dynamic connection that provides a continually updated display representing a current state of the VP connected to the UI. An operator may observe results and alter parameters on any of the VPs in the system without having to first understand the architecture of the machine vision system. | 02-17-2011 |
20120042254 | SYSTEM FOR INITIATING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A USER INTERFACE AND A VISION PROCESSOR - A method is disclosed for instructing a user interface (UI) in communication with a first of vision processor (VP) to establish communication with a second (VP). The invention is useful in a machine vision system having a plurality of VPs and at least one UI. The method includes the steps of providing each VP with a link function for establishing communication between a VP and a UI; and activating the link function so as to issue instructions to the UI to establish communication with another VP. The link function enables local dynamic display of a remote VP on the UI, and a dynamic connection that provides a continually updated display representing a current state of the VP connected to the UI. An operator may observe results and alter parameters on any of the VPs in the system without having to first understand the architecture of the machine vision system. | 02-16-2012 |
20140093157 | WAFER IDENTIFICATION FAULT RECOVERY - Described are computer-based methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for wafer identification fault recovery. A digital image is received that includes a data symbol comprising a message encoded in a set of data cells. The digital image is processed to form a set of classified data cells, wherein one or more classified data cells from the set of classified data cells comprises an error. User interface data is transmitted comprising the digital image and interactive graphics, the interactive graphics including at least one data cell control. Interaction data is received from the interactive graphics that modifies a data cell location, a data cell state, or both, of at least one classified data cell from the set of classified data cells to form a modified set of classified data cells. An error free decoded message string is generated based on the modified set of classified data cells. | 04-03-2014 |
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20100178312 | System And Method For Attaching Soft Tissue To An Implant - One embodiment of the present invention is directed to compositions and methods for enhancing attachment of soft tissues to a metal prosthetic device. In one embodiment a construct is provided comprising a metal implant having a porous metal region, wherein said porous region exhibits a nano-textured surface, and a biocompatible polymer matrix coating the nano-textured surface. The polymer matrix coating comprises a naturally occurring extracellular matrix with biocompatible inorganic materials distributed within the matrix, or a biocompatible polymer and an osteoinductive agent. | 07-15-2010 |
20110125263 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING NANOSTRUCTURES ON A SURFACE OF A MEDICAL IMPLANT - A method for treating a surface of a medical implant to create nanostructures on the surface that results in increased in-vivo chondrocyte adhesion to the surface. Further, disclosed is a method to fabricate a drug delivery system. The drug delivery system includes a medical implant that has undergone a surface treatment process that results in the modification of the surface configuration and topography. The modified surface acts as a depot or reservoir for loaded biological material, biologic agents or pharmaceutical products. Additionally, a device for delivering pharmaceutical products or other biological materials is disclosed. The device includes integrally attached nanostructures that retain or adsorb the loaded pharmaceutical products and/or biological materials. Further disclosed is a medical implant that includes a surface configured to allow for and regulate protein adsorption. The surface of the medical implant has a layer of nanostructures rigidly attached with varying porosity and orientation that allow for surface protein adsorption to be controlled. | 05-26-2011 |
20110262501 | Osteoblast Stimulating Orthopedic Implant - Nanomaterials for neural and orthopedic prostheses are disclosed. Composite carbon nanofibers enhance neuronal growth and minimize glial scar tissue formation. Methods and compositions to promote neuronal growth and minimize scar tissue formation during prolonged monitoring and treatment of neural tissue are disclosed. Composite polyurethane carbon nanofiber is a suitable material for neural implant. Composite carbon nanomaterials decrease adhesion of astrocytes and fibroblasts | 10-27-2011 |
20120171121 | Rosette Nanotubes as Drug Delivery Agents - The present invention is directed to delivery complexes of rosette nanotubes and one or more biologically active agents or diagnostic agents. | 07-05-2012 |
20130129788 | Nanotubes and Compositions Thereof - The present invention is directed to implants and the modification of the surface of implants using amino acid or polypeptide functionalized rosette nanotubes. | 05-23-2013 |
20130178942 | System and Method for Attaching Soft Tissue To An Implant - One embodiment of the present invention is directed to compositions and methods for enhancing attachment of soft tissues to a metal prosthetic device. In one embodiment a construct is provided comprising a metal implant having a porous metal region, wherein said porous region exhibits a nano-textured surface. | 07-11-2013 |
20130199539 | Nanostructured Surfaces - The present invention is directed to methods for inhibiting growth of bacteria and to nanometer scale surfaces having antibacterial properties. | 08-08-2013 |
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20140171482 | Nanotubes as Carriers of Nucleic Acids into Cells - The present invention is directed to transfection complexes of rosette nanotubes and one or more nucleic acids. | 06-19-2014 |
20140302109 | Nanotubes and Compositions Thereof - The present invention is directed to implants and the modification of the surface of implants using amino acid or polypeptide functionalized rosette nanotubes. | 10-09-2014 |
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20080309759 | STB/DVR video surveillance - There are provided a method, a system and machine-readable medium for managing surveillance video at a broadcast video terminal device. The method comprises detecting a security event associated with at least one surveillance video camera communicatively coupled to the broadcast video terminal device and requesting insertion of a surveillance entry associated with storage of a surveillance video of each of the at least one surveillance video camera into an electronic program guide that includes at least one broadcast entry. There is also provided a method, system and machine-readable medium for managing surveillance video entries and a method, system and machine-readable medium for playing a surveillance video. | 12-18-2008 |
20120038767 | STB/DVR Video Surveillance - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media processor that includes a memory and a controller coupled with the memory. The controller can be operable to provide an electronic program guide for display on a video display device, where the electronic program guide includes a surveillance entry associated with a security system in communication with the controller. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 02-16-2012 |
20120240172 | RULES-BASED CONTENT MANAGEMENT - Techniques for rules-based content management are provided. Video on demand content is collected from a variety of sources. Business rules embedded within metadata can be retrieved where the business rules control processing and delivery of the video on demand content. The video on demand content may be selectively packaged in response to the business rules and the metadata to generate packaged video on demand content. A server can distribute the packaged video on demand content to devices. A priority for processing the packaged video on demand content can be based on a quality of service parameter and based on the metadata, the business rules, and a license embedded within the metadata where the license describes the priority. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 09-20-2012 |
20130239148 | STB/DVR Video Surveillance - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media processor that includes a memory and a controller coupled with the memory. The controller can be operable to provide an electronic program guide for display on a video display device, where the electronic program guide includes a surveillance entry associated with a security system in communication with the controller. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 09-12-2013 |
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20100234962 | CONSTRAINED PROSTHETIC KNEE WITH ROTATING BEARING - A constrained prosthetic knee having a modular hinge post and a rotating bearing. A cannulated hinge post is rotatably connected to the femoral component of the knee prosthesis so that a hinge post extension may be anteriorly positioned through the hinge post and into the tibial component of the knee prosthesis, after positioning of the femoral component in the femur and the tibial component in the tibia. The hinge post is preassembled to the femoral component so that such assembly is not required during the implantation procedure. A meniscal component forming the rotating bearing of the knee prosthesis is packaged together with the hinge post extension so that the appropriate hinge post extension is readily available. The meniscal component includes a mechanism for preventing lift off of the meniscal component from the tibial component, while allowing rotation of the meniscal component relative to the tibial component. | 09-16-2010 |
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20120095563 | ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT SUBSTITUTING KNEE IMPLANTS - The present disclosure provides knee prostheses that replicate at least a portion of the function of an individual patient's anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). An exemplary knee prosthesis includes a femoral component configured to be implanted on the distal end of the patient's femur and a tibial component configured to be implanted on the proximal end of the patient's tibia. In extension, the femoral component and the tibial component may cooperate to limit anterior movement of the tibial component relative to the femoral component. In flexion, the femoral component may be free to rotate relative to the tibial component. | 04-19-2012 |
20120330430 | CONSTRAINED PROSTHETIC KNEE WITH ROTATING BEARING - A constrained prosthetic knee having a modular hinge post and a rotating bearing. A cannulated hinge post is rotatably connected to the femoral component of the knee prosthesis so that a hinge post extension may be anteriorly positioned through the hinge post and into the tibial component of the knee prosthesis, after positioning of the femoral component in the femur and the tibial component in the tibia. The hinge post is preassembled to the femoral component so that such assembly is not required during the implantation procedure. A meniscal component forming the rotating bearing of the knee prosthesis is packaged together with the hinge post extension so that the appropriate hinge post extension is readily available. The meniscal component includes a mechanism for preventing lift off of the meniscal component from the tibial component, while allowing rotation of the meniscal component relative to the tibial component. | 12-27-2012 |
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20110181399 | ENERGY HARVESTING WITH RFID TAGS - RFID tags, such as those in boluses for ruminant animals, comprise RFID tags may be provided with energy harvesting (EH) capability so that they may collect energy from the environment, either deliberately radiated (such as RF) or gathered from existing sources (i.e., motion, heat, etc.). The energy collected by the RFID tag allows for independent (stand-alone) operation of the tag, such as for logging of temperature in one hour intervals, then transmitting the temperature readings (and ID) periodically (such as six times per day) to a reader (or equivalent, such as an active receiver) using an active RF transmitter (radio) or passive RFID techniques. | 07-28-2011 |
20110213559 | MULTI-SENSOR PATCH AND SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for remote sensing and/or monitoring utilizing a sensing device, such as may be implemented in a patch that can be placed on or affixed to a subject, where the sensing device includes multiple sensors. For example, one embodiment of the present invention includes a wireless human temperature skin patch providing accurate measurement of human temperature from a sensing device applied to the skin and even in the presence of differing ambient temperature. In such an embodiment, the patch can include, for example, a flexible, breathable bandage or adhesive strip or pad to affix the sensing device to a patient. The sensing device can include multiple sensors such as two or more temperature sensors that can be used to accurately determine the patient's core body temperature from the measured temperature at the skin. | 09-01-2011 |
20120016258 | WIRELESS VAGINAL SENSOR PROBE - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a temperature sensing device that can comprise an elastic ring structure. The temperature sensing device can further comprise a transducer device, such as a temperature sensor, and a microprocessor, memory and wireless transmitter. Such an arrangement can incorporate a passive (battery free), battery assisted or active battery powered transponder circuit with temperature measurement capability. The elastic ring structure can be forced in a spring loaded state when elastically deformed thus becoming retained when disposed in a vaginal vault. In one embodiment, an active RF receiver or an RFID reader is brought in proximity to the temperature sensing and transmitting device arrangement, such as near a woman's pelvis from the outside to read the temperature and record it in a Central Processing Unit, CPU, associated with the receiver or RFID reader, such as a portable, handheld computer or wireless device. | 01-19-2012 |
20140213927 | Physiologic Change Sensor Probe - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a temperature sensing device that can comprise an elastic ring structure. The temperature sensing device can further comprise a transducer device, such as a temperature sensor, and a microprocessor, memory and wireless transmitter. Such an arrangement can incorporate a passive (battery free), battery assisted or active battery powered transponder circuit with temperature measurement capability. The elastic ring, structure can be forced in a spring loaded state when elastically deformed thus becoming retained when disposed in a vaginal vault. In one embodiment, an active RF receiver or an RFID reader is brought in proximity to the temperature sensing and transmitting device arrangement, such as near a woman's pelvis from the outside to read the temperature and record it in a Central Processing Unit, CPU, associated with the receiver or RFID reader, such as a portable, handheld computer or wireless device. | 07-31-2014 |
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20100314465 | Scent Dispenser - An ambient environment modification mechanism such as a scent dispenser (which could also act as a filter) which may comprise a piston and a piston cylinder, receiving the piston, and forming a piston cylinder chamber volume when the piston is moved from an inserted position in the piston cylinder to a withdrawn position in the piston cylinder. The piston may have a hollow interior receiving an ambient air modification material holder, such as a cartridge, containing ambient air modification material. The hollow interior may be in fluid communication with the piston cylinder chamber volume at a first end of the hollow interior. A ventilation opening may be in fluid communication with the hollow interior at a second end of the hollow interior. A piston cylinder chamber volume forming mechanism, such as spring may move the piston relative to the piston cylinder from the inserted position to the withdrawn position. | 12-16-2010 |
20130206861 | Scent Dispenser - An ambient environment modification mechanism such as a scent dispenser (which could also act as a filter), which may comprise a piston and a piston cylinder, receiving the piston, and forming a piston cylinder chamber volume when the piston is moved from an inserted position in the piston cylinder to a withdrawn position in the piston cylinder. The piston may have a hollow interior receiving an ambient air modification material holder, such as a cartridge, containing ambient air modification material. The hollow interior may be in fluid communication with the piston cylinder chamber volume at a first end of the hollow interior. A ventilation opening may be in fluid communication with the hollow interior at a second end of the hollow interior. A piston cylinder chamber volume forming mechanism, such as spring may move the piston relative to the piston cylinder from the inserted position to the withdrawn position. | 08-15-2013 |