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20100330366 | SILICA-BASED PARTICLE COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a method for forming a silica-based particle or composite consisting of a silica-based material, an active, with or without a surface modification, and the related composition. The silica-based particle is illustrated by the formula (SiO | 12-30-2010 |
20100331431 | SILICA-BASED PARTICLE COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a method for forming a silica-based particle or composite consisting of a silica-based material, an active, with or without a surface modification, and the related composition. The silica-based particle is illustrated by the formula (SiO | 12-30-2010 |
20110046238 | CALCIUM BASED CARRIER PARTICLES - The present invention relates to a method for forming a calcium-based carrier particle consisting of the calcium-based material, an active, with or without a surface modification, a stabilizing agent, and the related composition. The calcium-based particle is illustrated by the general formula Ca | 02-24-2011 |
20110046239 | CALCIUM BASED CARRIER PARTICLES - The present invention relates to a method for forming a calcium-based carrier particle consisting of the calcium-based material, an active, with or without a surface modification, a stabilizing agent, and the related composition. The calcium-based particle is illustrated by the general formula Ca | 02-24-2011 |
20110046240 | CALCIUM-BASED CARRIER PARTICLES - The present invention relates to a method for forming a calcium-based carrier particle consisting of the calcium-based material, an active, with or without a surface modification, a stabilizing agent, and the related composition. The calcium-based particle is illustrated by the general formula Ca | 02-24-2011 |
20110046241 | CALCIUM BASED CARRIER PARTICLES - The present invention relates to a method for forming a calcium-based carrier particle consisting of the calcium-based material, an active, with or without a surface modification, a stabilizing agent, and the related composition. The calcium-based particle is illustrated by the general formula Ca | 02-24-2011 |
20110151151 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A PRINT MEDIUM - The present invention relates to a method for producing a print medium with enhanced whiteness and print quality. The method comprises applying a surface treatment composition of a general formula C | 06-23-2011 |
20110250110 | GAS STREAM TREATMENT PROCESS - A process of treating a gas stream containing mercury is disclosed. The method comprises: applying a sorbent into said gas stream ahead of a particulate matter collection device, in order to adsorb at least a portion of a mercury containing compound, wherein said sorbent contains a composition comprising a compound having the following formula (SiO | 10-13-2011 |
20110250341 | SILICA CONTAINING PARTICLE - A silica containing composition is disclosed. The silica composition comprising a compound having the following formula (SiO | 10-13-2011 |
20110251057 | SILICA PARTICLE MANUFACTURING PROCESS - Methods of forming a silica-based products are disclosed. One method comprises: (a) providing a silica containing precursor (SCP) contained in solution that has a pH less than or equal to a pH of 7; (b) optionally doping the SCP with one or more metal species, wherein said doping occurs when the solution has a pH less than or equal to a pH of 7; (c) adjusting the pH of the solution to greater than 7; (d) adding an effective amount of salt to the solution so that the conductivity of the solution is greater than or equal to 4 mS, wherein said addition occurs prior to, simultaneous with, or after the pH adjustment in step 1c; (e) optionally filtering and drying the SCP; and (f) optionally reacting the dried product from step e with a functional group and optionally wherein the resultant functionalized dried product is at least one of the following: a functionalized metal oxide-doped or metal sulfide-doped silica product. Another method comprises: (a) providing a silica containing precursor (SCP) contained in solution that has a pH greater than 7; (b) adjusting the pH of the solution to less than or equal to 7; (c) optionally doping the SCP with one or more metal species, wherein said doping occurs when the solution has a pH less than or equal to a pH of 7; (d) adjusting the pH of the solution to greater than 7; (e) adding an effective amount of salt to the solution so that the conductivity of the solution is greater than or equal to 4 mS, wherein said addition occurs prior to, simultaneous with, or after the pH adjustment in step 2d; (f) optionally filtering and drying the SCP; and (g) optionally reacting the dried product from step f with a functional group and optionally wherein the resultant functionalized dried product is at least one of the following: a functionalized metal oxide-doped or metal sulfide-doped silica product. | 10-13-2011 |
20110251058 | SULFUR CONTAINING SILICA PARTICLE - A silica containing composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a compound having the following formula: (SiO | 10-13-2011 |
20120175554 | CORROSION CONTROL IN AND SELENIUM REMOVAL FROM FLUE GAS WET SCRUBBER SYSTEMS - A method and composition for the reduction of the emission of selenium into the environment from the burning of fossil fuels with the use of two chemistries, either individually or in combination with each other. The method uses polydithiocarbamic compounds, including polydithiocarbamic compounds derived from a polymer produced from acrylic-x and alkylamine in conjunction with a scrubber process to capture selenium and reduce its emission in aqueous phase blowdown. The method and composition also helps reduce corrosion in the scrubber process. | 07-12-2012 |
20120177554 | CORROSION CONTROL IN AND SELENIUM REMOVAL FROM FLUE GAS WET SCRUBBER SYSTEMS - A method and composition for the reduction of the emission of selenium into the environment from the burning of fossil fuels with the use of two chemistries, either individually or in combination with each other. The method uses polydithiocarbamic compounds, including polydithiocarbamic compounds derived from a polymer produced from acrylic-x and alkylamine in conjunction with a scrubber process to capture selenium and reduce its emission in aqueous phase blowdown. The method and composition also helps reduce corrosion in the scrubber process. | 07-12-2012 |
20120177555 | CORROSION CONTROL IN AND SELENIUM REMOVAL FROM FLUE GAS WET SCRUBBER SYSTEMS - A method and composition for the reduction of the emission of selenium into the environment from the burning of fossil fuels with the use of two chemistries, either individually or in combination with each other. The method uses polydithiocarbamic compounds, including polydithiocarbamic compounds derived from a polymer produced from acrylic-x and alkylamine in conjunction with a scrubber process to capture selenium and reduce its emission in aqueous phase blowdown. The method and composition also helps reduce corrosion in the scrubber process. | 07-12-2012 |
20120178864 | CORROSION CONTROL IN AND SELENIUM REMOVAL FROM FLUE GAS WET SCRUBBER SYSTEMS - A method and composition for the reduction of the emission of selenium into the environment from the burning of fossil fuels with the use of two chemistries, either individually or in combination with each other. The method uses polydithiocarbamic compounds, including polydithiocarbamic compounds derived from a polymer produced from acrylic-x and alkylamine in conjunction with a scrubber process to capture selenium and reduce its emission in aqueous phase blowdown. The method and composition also helps reduce corrosion in the scrubber process. | 07-12-2012 |
20120252663 | SULFUR CONTAINING SILICA PARTICLE - A silica-containing composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a compound having the following formula: (SiO | 10-04-2012 |
20120263634 | GAS STREAM TREATMENT PROCESS - A process of treating a gas stream containing at least one mercury compound or species, the process comprising: applying a composition into said gas stream ahead of a particulate matter collection device, wherein said composition contains a compound having the following formula (SiO | 10-18-2012 |
20130036946 | SILICA PARTICLE MANUFACTURING PROCESS - Methods of forming a silica-containing products are disclosed. One method comprises: (a) providing a silica containing precursor (SCP) contained in solution that has a pH less than or equal to a pH of 7; (b) optionally doping the SCP with one or more metal species; (d) adding an effective amount of salt to the solution so that the conductivity of the solution is greater than or equal to 4 mS; (e) optionally filtering and drying the SCP; and (f) optionally reacting the dried product from step e with a functional group. Another method comprises: (a) providing a silica containing precursor (SCP) contained in solution that has a pH greater than 7; (b) adjusting the pH of the solution to less than or equal to 7; (c) optionally doping the SCP with one or more metal species; (d) adjusting the pH of the solution to greater than 7; and (e) adding an effective amount of salt to the solution so that the conductivity of the solution is greater than or equal to 4 mS; (f) optionally filtering and drying the SCP; The SCP is then added to a hygroscopic solid such that the resulting product comprises a metal oxide-doped or metal sulfide-doped silica-containing product deposited on a substrate selected from hydrated alkaline earth oxide, lanthanide oxide, and combinations thereof. | 02-14-2013 |
20130180923 | METHODS OF CONTROLLING MERCURY EMISSION - Disclosed herein are methods for controlling mercury emissions, and more particularly, to methods for controlling mercury re-emissions from a wet flue gas desulfurizer used in a combustion process. | 07-18-2013 |
20140061130 | METHOD OF HEAVY METAL REMOVAL FROM WATER STREAMS - The invention provides methods and compositions for separating metals from a liquid medium, the method uses a copolymer derived from at least two monomers: acrylic-x and an alkylamine, wherein said polymer is modified to contain a functional group capable of scavenging one or more compositions containing one or more metals are disclosed. The treated liquid is then passed through a filtration system. The scavenging effect of the combination of the treatment with the filtration is unexpectedly greater than the sum of its parts. | 03-06-2014 |
20140145111 | CONTROL OF MERCURY EMISSIONS - Methods for controlling mercury emissions and/or reducing corrosion of equipment used in combustion processes are provided, and more particularly, methods for controlling mercury re-emissions from a wet flue gas desulfurizer and/or reducing corrosion of the wet flue gas desulfurizer. | 05-29-2014 |
20140246333 | METHODS OF CONTROLLING EMISSIONS - Disclosed herein are methods for controlling mercury emissions, and more particularly, to methods for controlling mercury re-emissions from a wet flue gas desulfurizer by using applied electrochemical potential. | 09-04-2014 |
20140271418 | METHOD OF OXIDIZING MERCURY IN FLUE GAS - Methods for facilitating the removal of mercury from flue gases by converting elemental mercury to oxidized mercury and subsequently capturing the oxidized mercury. In one aspect, a method of removing mercury from a mercury-containing flue gas may include the steps of introducing into the flue gas a sulfide source in an effective amount to convert elemental mercury to gaseous oxidized mercury and then capturing the gaseous oxidized mercury. | 09-18-2014 |
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20140290357 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING LEVELS OR INTERFACES OF MEDIA IN A VESSEL - Systems and methods for identifying the level of media in a vessel with a sensing cable including an optical fiber sensor array aligned with a heating element disposed in the vessel. An excitation source is configured to propagate at least one heat pulse through the heating element along at least a portion of the sensing cable to affect an exchange of thermal energy between the heating element and the one or more media exposed to the sensing cable. An optical signal interrogator is adapted to receive a signal from each of a plurality of sensor locations and measure a temperature profile corresponding to the heat pulse at the sensor locations. A control unit is configured to identify a level of each of media by determining properties of the media exposed to the sensing cable at each of the sensor locations based on the temperature profile corresponding thereto. | 10-02-2014 |
20140294040 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING DEPOSITS IN A VESSEL - Systems and methods for detecting a deposit in a vessel with a sensing cable including an optical fiber sensor array aligned with a heating element disposed in the vessel. An excitation source is configured to propagate at least one heat pulse through the heating element along at least a portion of the sensing cable to affect an exchange of thermal energy between the heating element and media exposed to the sensing cable. An optical signal interrogator is adapted to receive a signal from a plurality of sensor locations and configured to measure, a temperature profile corresponding to the heat pulse at the sensor locations. A control unit is configured to detect a deposit by determining one or more properties of the one or more media exposed to the sensing cable at each of the plurality of sensor locations based on the temperature profile corresponding thereto. | 10-02-2014 |
20140294041 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING FLOW DISTRIBUTION THROUGH A COMPONENT - Systems and methods for determining the flow distribution of a fluid through a component with a sensing cable including an optical fiber sensor array aligned with a heating element disposed in the component. An excitation source is configured to propagate at least one heat pulse through the heating element along at least a portion of the sensing cable to affect an exchange of thermal energy between the heating element and the fluid exposed to the sensing cable. An optical signal is adapted to receive a signal from each of a plurality of sensor locations and measure a temperature profile corresponding to the heat pulse at the sensor locations. A control unit is configured to determine a flow of the fluid by determining one or more properties of the fluid exposed to the sensing cable at each of the plurality of sensor locations based on the temperature profile corresponding thereto. The present invention can be effective in accurate and high spatial resolution of flow distributions through vessel components, such as a particulate bed (such as a reactor catalyst bed), a wash bed including packing material, an absorbent bed, a structured bed, a filter, or the like. | 10-02-2014 |
20150268078 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING COKING GROWTH AND MALDISTRIBUTION IN REFINERY EQUIPMENT - Systems and methods for detecting coking in a wash bed of a vacuum pipe still with a sensing cable including an optical fiber sensor array aligned with a heating element disposed in the vessel. An optical signal interrogator is configured to measure a first temperature profile at a plurality of sensor locations to determine a flow distribution. An excitation source is configured to propagate at least one heat pulse through the heating element and the optical signal interrogator is configured to measure a second temperature profile corresponding to the heat pulse at the sensor locations. A control unit is configured to detect coking by determining one or more properties of the media exposed to the sensing cable at each of the plurality of sensor locations based on the second temperature profile corresponding thereto. | 09-24-2015 |
20150315487 | FUNCTIONALIZED POLYMERS CONTAINING POLYAMINE SUCCINIMIDE FOR DEMULSIFICATION IN HYDROCARBON REFINING PROCESSES - A method for treating an emulsion of a hydrocarbon is disclosed. The method includes providing an emulsion of a crude hydrocarbon, and adding an additive to the emulsion to obtain a treated hydrocarbon. | 11-05-2015 |
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20120257583 | Distribution of Broadcast Content to Controlled-Environment Facilities - A system for receiving satellite radio signals and/or internet content and extracting a plurality of channels from the satellite radio signals and/or internet content is disclosed. The content of the channels is converted to IP packets and streamed across an Ethernet network. In one embodiment, each of the channels is associated with an IP address or port. Users receive the content of the channels by selecting the IP address or port associated with the desired content. An administrator may control the channels that are available to the users. In one embodiment, the users each have a subscription to access the content, and the subscription may control the channels that the user access. | 10-11-2012 |
20130279686 | Crime Reporting in a Controlled-Environment Facility - Embodiments of the invention are directed to communication systems and methods that allow a resident of a controlled environment facility to report a past, on-going or threatened crime, such as a rape. The resident is able to make the report using a facility communications system without alerting other residents of the controlled environment facility that the crime has been reported. | 10-24-2013 |
20150310400 | System and Method for Proactively Establishing a Third-Party Payment Account for Services Rendered to a Resident of a Controlled-Environment Facility - Systems and methods for proactively establishing a third-party payment account for services rendered to a resident of a controlled-environment facility (“CEF”). A campaign-triggering event is detected, which triggers contact of prospective third-party (“3 | 10-29-2015 |
20150358589 | Covert Monitoring and Recording of Audio and Video in Controlled-Environment Facilities - Systems and methods for covert monitoring and/or recording of audio and/or video in controlled-environment facilities are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method may include capturing at least one of: an audio, a video, or a picture of one or more residents of a controlled-environment facility using a communication device disposed within the controlled-environment facility, where the communication device is not being used in any communication session during at least a portion of the capturing; and storing the at least one of the audio, video, or picture. | 12-10-2015 |
20160036994 | Advertisements in Controlled-Environment Communication Systems Using Tablet Computing Devices - A tablet computing device and controlled-environment communications processing system implemented process calls for the tablet requesting, via the controlled-environment communications system, a communication link between the tablet and another communications device. A resident of the controlled-environment facility operating the tablet is identified by the tablet to the controlled-environment communications system. The controlled-environment communications system selects advertisement(s) to be played on at least the tablet operated by the resident. The advertisement(s) are played on at least the tablet. The communications link is established by the controlled-environment communications system, between the tablet and the other communications device, before, during or following playing of the advertisement(s) on at least the tablet. Communication is carried out on the tablet, via the communications link, before, during and/or following playing of the advertisement(s). | 02-04-2016 |
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20110112578 | MULTIPLANAR BONE ANCHOR SYSTEM - The present teachings provide one or more surgical implements for repairing damaged tissue, such as in the case of a spinal fixation procedure. A multiplanar bone anchor system for a fixation procedure is provided. The system can include a bone fastener. The bone fastener can include a head and a second end adapted to engage an anatomy. The bone fastener can extend along a longitudinal axis. The system can also include a coupling arrangement coupled to the head of the bone fastener so that the bone fastener is rotatable about the longitudinal axis to define a first plane of motion. The system can further include a saddle, which can be coupled to the coupling arrangement. The saddle can be movable relative to at least one of the bone fastener and the coupling arrangement to define a second plane of motion. | 05-12-2011 |
20120016425 | MULTIPLANAR BONE ANCHOR SYSTEM - The present teachings provide one or more surgical implements for repairing damaged tissue, such as in the case of a spinal fixation procedure. A bone anchor is provided. The anchor can include a bone fastener. The bone fastener can include a head and a second end adapted to engage an anatomy. The bone fastener can extend along a longitudinal axis. The anchor can also include a coupling arrangement coupled to the head of the bone fastener so that the bone fastener is rotatable about the longitudinal axis to define a first plane of motion. The anchor can further include a saddle, which can be coupled to the coupling arrangement. The saddle can be movable relative to at least one of the bone fastener and the coupling arrangement to define a second plane of motion. | 01-19-2012 |
20140155905 | ADJUSTABLE DRILL DEPTH GUIDE - An adjustable drill depth guide includes a first sleeve, a second sleeve and a stop member. The first sleeve includes a longitudinal axis and defines a helical slot disposed about the longitudinal axis. The second sleeve is concentrically arranged relative to the first sleeve and is axially adjustable relative to the first sleeve for adjusting a length of the adjustable drill depth guide. The stop member extends radially from the second sleeve and is disposed in the helical slot. The stop member is selectively received at various positions along the helical slot to positively locate the second sleeve relative to the first sleeve in the axial direction. | 06-05-2014 |
20140316468 | CROSS CONNECTOR SYSTEM - The present teachings provide one or more surgical implements for repairing damaged tissue, such as in the case of a spinal fixation procedure. A cross connector system for use during a spinal fixation procedure is provided. The system includes at least one bridge defining a coupling bore and having a pair of downwardly extending arms for coupling to a first bone engaging member. The system includes a contoured bar having a first end offset from a second end, and a bore having a central axis. The system includes an expansion ring received within the bore, and a locking device received through the expansion ring and the coupling bore. The locking device is operable in a first state in which the contoured bar is movable about the central axis of the bore and in a second state in which the contoured bar fixed relative to the central axis of the bore. | 10-23-2014 |
20150223846 | Multiplanar Bone Anchor System - The present teachings provide one or more surgical implements for repairing damaged tissue, such as in the case of a spinal fixation procedure. A bone anchor is provided. The anchor can include a bone fastener. The bone fastener can include a head and a second end adapted to engage an anatomy. The bone fastener can extend along a longitudinal axis. The anchor can also include a coupling arrangement coupled to the head of the bone fastener so that the bone fastener is rotatable about the longitudinal axis to define a first plane of motion. The anchor can further include a saddle, which can be coupled to the coupling arrangement. The saddle can be movable relative to at least one of the bone fastener and the coupling arrangement to define a second plane of motion. | 08-13-2015 |
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20150127472 | FUTURE DECISIONING FOR CREATIVE SLOTS - A future decisioning module receives, from a user agent, a call requesting a creative for a first slot of the plurality of slots in a template. The future decisioning module generates bid requests for each of the plurality of slots and receives, from one or more bidders, responses to the bid requests, the responses comprising prices for the plurality of slots. The future decisioning module performs a yield optimization based on the responses to the bid requests to determine creatives for each of the plurality of slots that will optimize a payout (or value) for the template and serves, to the user agent, the determined creatives for each of the plurality of slots. | 05-07-2015 |
20150193831 | FUTURE DECISIONING FOR CREATIVE SLOTS - A future decisioning module receives, from a user agent, a call requesting a creative for a first slot of the plurality of slots in a template. The future decisioning module generates bid requests for each of the plurality of slots and receives, from one or more bidders, responses to the bid requests, the responses comprising prices for the plurality of slots. The future decisioning module performs a yield optimization based on the responses to the bid requests to determine creatives for each of the plurality of slots that will optimize a payout (or value) for the template and serves, to the user agent, the determined creatives for each of the plurality of slots. | 07-09-2015 |
20160104193 | UNIVERSAL CROSS-CHANNEL AUDIENCE ADDRESSABILITY - An addressability module provides an email template to a publisher for sending an email to a recipient, wherein the email template associates an identifier of the recipient with a content link in the email, and wherein the content link is associated with a content landing page. The addressability module receives a call from the content landing page requesting a creative for display on the content landing page, wherein the call comprises the identifier of the recipient, the identifier having been passed from the email to the content landing page upon selection of the content link by the recipient and identified from the content landing page. The addressability module selects a creative from an advertiser, wherein the creative is targeted to the recipient of the email who is identified by the received identifier, and serves the selected creative for display on the content landing page. | 04-14-2016 |
20160104208 | AD SLOT OWNERSHIP FOR PERSISTENT CREATIVES - An ad slot ownership module receives, from a user agent, a call requesting a creative for a first slot of a plurality of slots in an email and determines whether an ownership period associated with the first slot has expired. When the ownership period associated with the first slot has not expired, the ad slot ownership module selects a creative from a campaign associated with an advertiser that owns the first slot for the ownership period and serves the selected creative for the first slot to the user agent. | 04-14-2016 |
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20080301178 | DATA STRUCTURES REPRESENTING POLYSACCHARIDES AND DATABASES AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - A data structure, tangibly embodied in a computer-readable medium, representing a polymer of chemical units is disclosed. The data structure includes an identifier including a plurality of fields for storing values corresponding to properties of the polymer. The polymer may, for example, be a polysaccharide and the chemical units may be saccharides. Also disclosed is a computer-implemented method for determining whether properties of a query sequence of chemical units match properties of a polymer of chemical units. The query sequence is represented by a first data structure, and the polymer is represented by a second data structure, each are tangibly embodied in a computer-readable medium, including an identifier including a plurality of bit fields for storing values corresponding to properties of the query sequence and polymer, respectively. The invention also involves a notational system referred to as Property Encoded Nomenclature. | 12-04-2008 |
20090119027 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING OR CHARACTERIZING PROPERTIES OF POLYMERIC UNITS - The invention relates to methods of identifying and characterizing properties of polymers to provide information about the polymer such as the charge of the polymer, the number and types or characteristics of units of the polymer and the sequence of the polymers. The invention also relates to methods of sequencing polymers such as nucleic acids, polypeptides and polysaccharides and methods for identifying a polysaccharide-protein interaction. | 05-07-2009 |
20100119494 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATED TO MODULATING THE EXTRACELLULAR STEM CELL ENVIRONMENT - This invention relates, in part, to methods and compositions that modulate the stem cell environment. More specifically, the invention relates, in part, to methods and compositions for modulating stem cell differentiation. Therefore, methods and compositions are provided for modulating glycosaminoglycan moieties, e.g., heparan sulfate glycosaminoglycan (HSGAG) moieties, in the microenvironment of stem cells. Methods and compositions for promoting or inhibiting embryonic stem cell differentiation (e.g., differentiation into endothelial cells) are also provided. This invention also relates, therefore, in part, to cell populations (e.g., endothelial cell populations or impoverished endothelial cell populations) that can be produced with the methods and compositions provided. Furthermore, the invention relates, in part, to tissues, and uses thereof, formed by the methods and compositions provided. Moreover, the invention also relates, in part, to methods of treatment using the methods and compositions provided. | 05-13-2010 |
20100144553 | METHODS AND PRODUCTS RELATED TO THE IMPROVED ANALYSIS OF CARBOHYDRATES - The invention relates, in part, to the improved analysis of carbohydrates. In particular, the invention relates to the analysis of carbohydrates, such as N-glycans and O-glycans found on proteins and saccharides attached to lipids. Improved methods, therefore, for the study of glycosylation patterns on cells, tissue and body fluids are also provided. Information from the analysis of glycans, such as the glycosylation patterns on cells, tissues and in body fluids, can be used in diagnostic and treatment methods as well as for facilitating the study of the effects of glycosylation/altered glycosylation. Such methods are also provided. Methods are further provided to assess production processes, to assess the purity of samples containing glycoconjugates, and to select glycoconjugates with the desired glycosylation. | 06-10-2010 |
20120289415 | METHODS AND PRODUCTS RELATED TO THE IMPROVED ANALYSIS OF CARBOHYDRATES - The invention relates, in part, to the improved analysis of carbohydrates. In particular, the invention relates to the analysis of carbohydrates, such as N-glycans and O-glycans found on proteins and saccharides attached to lipids. Improved methods, therefore, for the study of glycosylation patterns on cells, tissue and body fluids are also provided. Information from the analysis of glycans, such as the glycosylation patterns on cells, tissues and in body fluids, can be used in diagnostic and treatment methods as well as for facilitating the study of the effects of glycosylation/altered glycosylation. Such methods are also provided. Methods are further provided to assess production processes, to assess the purity of samples containing glycoconjugates, and to select glycoconjugates with the desired glycosylation. | 11-15-2012 |
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20100017329 | SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SELLING TRANSACTION INSTRUMENTS - The present invention generally relates to a system and method for distributing an open transaction instrument. The system includes the steps of: accessibly offering for sale, in a retail environment, the open transaction instrument; selling a selected open transaction instrument; and enabling the use of the open transaction instrument. The transaction instrument may be, for example, an open pre-paid card. Furthermore, accessibly offering the open pre-paid card for sale, in one exemplary embodiment, is performed by hanging the pre-paid card on a rack. The distribution of the open transaction instrument may also comprise the step of sending a message, in substantially real time, causing the pre-paid open transaction instrument to be funded but not activated. Also, in accordance with further exemplary embodiments of the present invention, an issuer system is suitably configured to leverage existing infrastructure for inventory and related processes. | 01-21-2010 |
20110040684 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR SELLING TRANSACTION INSTRUMENTS - The present invention generally relates to a system and method for distributing an open transaction instrument. The system includes the steps of: accessibly offering for sale, in a retail environment, the open transaction instrument; selling a selected open transaction instrument; and enabling the use of the open transaction instrument. The transaction instrument may be, for example, an open pre-paid card. Furthermore, accessibly offering the open pre-paid card for sale, in one exemplary embodiment, is performed by hanging the pre-paid card on a rack. The distribution of the open transaction instrument may also comprise the step of sending a message, in substantially real time, causing the pre-paid open transaction instrument to be funded but not activated. Also, in accordance with further exemplary embodiments of the present invention, an issuer system is suitably configured to leverage existing infrastructure for inventory and related processes. | 02-17-2011 |