Young, NY
Albert M. Young, Fishkill, NY US
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20080268574 | HERMETIC SEAL AND RELIABLE BONDING STRUCTURES FOR 3D APPLICATIONS - A sealed microelectronic structure which provides mechanical stress endurance and includes at least two chips being electrically connected to a semiconductor structure at a plurality of locations. Each chip includes a continuous bonding material along it's perimeter and at least one support column connected to each of the chips positioned within the perimeter of each chip. Each support column extends outwardly such that when the at least two chips are positioned over one another the support columns are in mating relation to each other. A seal between the at least two chips results from the overlapping relation of the chip to one another such that the bonding material and support columns are in mating relation to each other. Thus, the seal is formed when the at least two chips are mated together, and results in a bonded chip structure. | 10-30-2008 |
20090072213 | Programmable Via Structure for Three Dimensional Integration Technology - A programmable link structure for use in three dimensional integration (3DI) semiconductor devices includes a via filled at least in part with a phase change material (PCM) and a heating device proximate the PCM. The heating device is configured to switch the conductivity of a transformable portion of the PCM between a lower resistance crystalline state and a higher resistance amorphous state. Thereby, the via defines a programmable link between an input connection located at one end thereof and an output connection located at another end thereof | 03-19-2009 |
20090140404 | HERMETIC SEAL AND RELIABLE BONDING STRUCTURES FOR 3D APPLICATIONS - A sealed microelectronic structure which provides mechanical stress endurance and includes at least two chips being electrically connected to a semiconductor structure at a plurality of locations. Each chip includes a continuous bonding material along it's perimeter and at least one support column connected to each of the chips positioned within the perimeter of each chip. Each support column extends outwardly such that when the at least two chips are positioned over one another the support columns are in mating relation to each other. A seal between the at least two chips results from the overlapping relation of the chip to one another such that the bonding material and support columns are in mating relation to each other. Thus, the seal is formed when the at least two chips are mated together, and results in a bonded chip structure. | 06-04-2009 |
20090311858 | PROGRAMMABLE VIA STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING SAME - A programmable via structure is provided as well as a method of fabricating the same. The inventive programmable via a semiconductor substrate. An oxide layer such as a thermal oxide is located on a surface of the semiconductor substrate. A patterned heating material is located on a surface of the oxide layer. The inventive structure also includes a patterned dielectric material having a least one via filled with a phase change material (PCM). The patterned dielectric material including the PCM filled via is located on a surface of the patterned heating material. A patterned diffusion barrier is located on an exposed surface of said at least one via filled with the phase change material. The inventive structure also includes contact vias that extend through the patterned dielectric material. The contact vias are filled with a conductive material which also extends onto the upper surface of the patterned dielectric material. A conductive material which serves as the input of the device is located atop the patterned diffusion barrier that is located directly above the via that is filled with the phase change material. | 12-17-2009 |
20100047964 | 3D INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE FABRICATION USING INTERFACE WAFER AS PERMANENT CARRIER - A method is provided for fabricating a 3D integrated circuit structure. Provided are an interface wafer including a first wiring layer and through-silicon vias, and a first active circuitry layer wafer including active circuitry. The first active circuitry layer wafer is bonded to the interface wafer. Then, a first portion of the first active circuitry layer wafer is removed such that a second portion remains attached to the interface wafer. A stack structure including the interface wafer and the second portion of the first active circuitry layer wafer is bonded to a base wafer. Next, the interface wafer is thinned so as to form an interface layer, and metallizations coupled through the through-silicon vias in the interface layer to the first wiring layer are formed on the interface layer. Also provided is a tangible computer readable medium encoded with a program that comprises instructions for performing such a method. | 02-25-2010 |
20100270676 | ADAPTIVE INTERCONNECT STRUCTURE - An array of contact pads on a semiconductor structure has a pitch less than twice an overlay tolerance of a bonding process employed to vertically stack semiconductor structures. A set of contact pads within the area of overlay variation for a matching contact pin may be electrically connected to an array of programmable contacts such that one programmable contact is connected to each contact pad within the area of overlay variation. One contact pad may be provided with a plurality of programmable contacts. The variability of contacts between contact pins and contact pads is accommodated by connecting or disconnecting programmable contacts after the stacking of semiconductor structures. Since the pitch of the array of contact pins may be less than twice the overlay variation of the bonding process, a high density of interconnections is provided in the vertically stacked structure. | 10-28-2010 |
20100314711 | 3D INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE HAVING LOWER-COST ACTIVE CIRCUITRY LAYERS STACKED BEFORE HIGHER-COST ACTIVE CIRCUITRY LAYER - A method is provided for fabricating a 3D integrated circuit structure. According to the method, a first active circuitry layer wafer that includes active circuitry is provided, and a first portion of the first active circuitry layer wafer is removed such that a second portion of the first active circuitry layer wafer remains. Another wafer that includes active circuitry is provided, and the other wafer is bonded to the second portion of the first active circuitry layer wafer. The first active circuitry layer wafer is lower-cost than the other wafer. Also provided are a tangible computer readable medium encoded with a program for fabricating a 3D integrated circuit structure, and a 3D integrated circuit structure. | 12-16-2010 |
20110248396 | BOW-BALANCED 3D CHIP STACKING - A first set of semiconductor substrates includes semiconductor chips having bonding pads arranged in a primary pattern. A second set of semiconductor substrates includes semiconductor chips having bonding pads arranged in a mirror-image pattern. A first semiconductor substrate from the first set is bonded to a second semiconductor substrate from the second set such that each bonding pads is bonded to a mirror-image bonding pad. Additional substrates are bonded sequentially such that the bonded structure includes an even number of semiconductor substrates of which one half have bonding pads of the primary pattern and are bonded to the side of the first semiconductor substrate, while the other half have bonding pads of the mirror-image pattern and are bonded to the side of the second semiconductor substrate. The mirror-image patterns of the bonding pads enable maximal cancellation of wafer bow. | 10-13-2011 |
20120171819 | ADAPTIVE INTERCONNECT STRUCTURE - An array of contact pads on a semiconductor structure has a pitch less than twice an overlay tolerance of a bonding process employed to vertically stack semiconductor structures. A set of contact pads within the area of overlay variation for a matching contact pin may be electrically connected to an array of programmable contacts such that one programmable contact is connected to each contact pad within the area of overlay variation. One contact pad may be provided with a plurality of programmable contacts. The variability of contacts between contact pins and contact pads is accommodated by connecting or disconnecting programmable contacts after the stacking of semiconductor structures. Since the pitch of the array of contact pins may be less than twice the overlay variation of the bonding process, a high density of interconnections is provided in the vertically stacked structure. | 07-05-2012 |
20120190006 | OPTOELECTRONIC DETECTION SYSTEM - The invention relates to optoelectronic systems for detecting one or more target particles. The system includes a reaction chamber, a specimen collector, an optical detector, and a reservoir containing cells, each of the cells having receptors which are present on the surface of each cell and are specific for the target particle to be detected, where binding of the target particle to the receptors directly or indirectly activates a reporter molecule, thereby producing a measurable optical signal. | 07-26-2012 |
20120299200 | 3D INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE HAVING LOWER-COST ACTIVE CIRCUITRY LAYERS STACKED BEFORE HIGHER-COST ACTIVE CIRCUITRY LAYER - A 3D integrated circuit structure is provided. The 3D integrated circuit structure includes an interface wafer including a first wiring layer, a first active circuitry layer including active circuitry, and a wafer including active circuitry. The first active circuitry layer is bonded face down to the interface wafer, and the wafer is bonded face down to the first active circuitry layer. The first active circuitry layer is lower-cost than the wafer. | 11-29-2012 |
20120309127 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING 3D INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE USING INTERFACE WAFER AS PERMANENT CARRIER - A computer readable medium is provided that is encoded with a program comprising instructions for performing a method for fabricating a | 12-06-2012 |
20130189813 | COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM ENCODED WITH A PROGRAM FOR FABRICATING A 3D INTEGRATED CIRCUIT STRUCTURE - A computer readable medium encoded with a program for fabricating a 3D integrated circuit structure is provided. The program includes instructions for performing the following process. A first active circuitry layer wafer that includes active circuitry is provided, and a first portion of the first active circuitry layer wafer is removed such that a second portion of the first active circuitry layer wafer remains. Another wafer that includes active circuitry is provided, and the other wafer is bonded to the second portion of the first active circuitry layer wafer. | 07-25-2013 |
20150024548 | COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM ENCODED WITH A PROGRAM FOR FABRICATING 3D INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE USING INTERFACE WAFER AS PERMANENT CARRIER - A computer readable medium is provided that is encoded with a program comprising instructions for performing a method for fabricating a 3D integrated circuit structure. Provided are an interface wafer including a first wiring layer and through-silicon vias, and a first active circuitry layer wafer including active circuitry. The first active circuitry layer wafer is bonded to the interface wafer. Then, a first portion of the first active circuitry layer wafer is removed such that a second portion remains attached to the interface wafer. A stack structure including the interface wafer and the second portion of the first active circuitry layer wafer is bonded to a base wafer. Next, the interface wafer is thinned so as to form an interface layer, and metallizations coupled through the through-silicon vias in the interface layer to the first wiring layer are formed on the interface layer. | 01-22-2015 |
20150093745 | OPTOELECTRONIC DETECTION SYSTEM - The invention relates to optoelectronic systems for detecting one or more target particles. The system includes a reaction chamber, a specimen collector, an optical detector, and a reservoir containing cells, each of the cells having receptors which are present on the surface of each cell and are specific for the target particle to be detected, where binding of the target particle to the receptors directly or indirectly activates a reporter molecule, thereby producing a measurable optical signal. | 04-02-2015 |
Amy Lauren Young, East Hampton, NY US
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20100094685 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A VALUE FOR AN ENTITY - One embodiment relates to a system for valuing an entity. In at least one embodiment, the system can be utilized over a computer network. The system can include a processor, computer or means for determining a financial value via at least one calculation, a processor, computer or means for determining a trust value via at least one calculation, a processor, computer or means for determining a total value by combining a determination of a financial value and a trust value, and a processor, computer or means for presenting the total value to an entity. In addition, in at least one embodiment, there is also a process for valuing an entity comprising determining a financial value via at least one calculation and then determining a trust value via at least one calculation, and then determining a total value by combining a determination of a financial value and a trust value and then presenting the total value to an entity. This process can be performed using a processor, computer or computer network. | 04-15-2010 |
Andrew Richard Young, New York, NY US
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20090144223 | POLYARCHICAL DATA INDEXING AND AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED HIERARCHICAL DATA INDEXING PATHS - Data indexing using polyarchical indexing codes and automatically generated expansion paths. For a piece of data, an indexing code is received relating to a particular categorization or other indexing parameter. Based upon the indexing code, one or more expansion sets of codes are retrieved and applied to the piece of data. The expansion sets of codes may include indexing codes that relate to hierarchical levels of indexing. The expansion sets of codes may also include different expansion paths through the hierarchical levels of indexing. The polyarchical codes may include multiple cross-categorization of the data across the same or different levels of categories. They may also include multiple expansion paths in different directions across hierarchical levels of categories or indexing. | 06-04-2009 |
Anne Young, Brooklyn, NY US
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20130340781 | OIL ABSORBING COMB - This invention relates to an oil absorbing comb and methods for its use. The novel comb of this invention is capable of absorbing significant amounts of oil from mammalian hair or other substrates and methods of using said comb. | 12-26-2013 |
20150376234 | SHORT PEPTIDES AND A METHOD OF USE AS AN ANTIOXIDANT - A short chain polypeptide having antioxidant activity is provided. The short chain polypeptide has 2 to 4 amino acids bonded to form a polypeptide chain having an amine-terminal end and a carboxyl terminal end; wherein a net charge of the short chain polypeptide is positive, the amino terminal amino acid is an amino acid selected from the group consisting of arginine, lysine and histidine, the polypeptide chain following from the amino terminus comprises a hydrophobic or neutral amino acid, and the polypeptide chain is free of an amino acid having a negatively charged side-chain group. A method to prepare a composition having antioxidant activity and a composition having antioxidant activity are also provided. | 12-31-2015 |
Anne W. Young, Brooklyn, NY US
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20080312159 | Dendrimeric peptides, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using the same - Novel dendrimeric peptide compounds are disclosed that have a formula represented by the following formula I: | 12-18-2008 |
20110217375 | Dendrimeric peptides, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using the same - Novel dendrimeric peptide compounds are disclosed that have a formula represented by the following formula I: | 09-08-2011 |
20130252880 | Dendrimeric Peptides, Pharmaceutical Compositions And Methods Of Using The same - Novel dendrimeric peptide compounds are disclosed that have a formula represented by the following formula I: | 09-26-2013 |
Benjamin Young, Manlius, NY US
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20110307267 | DISTRIBUTED RANDOMIZATION AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT IN CLINICAL TRIALS - A distributed clinical trial system that provides configurability, reusability and integration of randomization and inventory configurations for different clinical trials with various electronic data capture (EDC) systems. The distributed clinical trial system includes a method of randomizing subjects in a multi-arm clinical trial. In accordance with a method, a subject identifier and a trial identifier are received from an EDC system. The trial identifier indicates the multi-arm clinical trial and the subject identifier indicates a subject enrolled in the multi-arm clinical trial. A randomization design previously configured for the multi-arm clinical trial is retrieved from a database based on the received trial identifier. The subject identifier is assigned to an arm identifier of the multi-arm clinical trial based on the randomization design. The arm identifier indicates an arm of the multi-arm clinical trial to which the subject has been assigned. | 12-15-2011 |
20150112695 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING CLINICAL TREATMENT DISPENSATION - A system for managing clinical treatment dispensation includes a rules engine and a treatment assignment subsystem. The rules engine is capable of receiving at least two treatment parameters from at least one treatment module and uses the treatment parameters to compute a set of treatment combinations. The treatment assignment subsystem uses the treatment combinations set to generate treatment dispensation information useful for treating a patient. A method for generating a clinical treatment dispensation design is also described. | 04-23-2015 |
20150143480 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAINTAINING DATA IN A SUBSTANTIATED STATE - A method for substantiating a data message for use in a system includes adding discovery information to the data message related to the origin of the data message, validating the data message to comply with an industry standard, authenticating the data message to determine who transmitted the data message, and authorizing the transmission of the data message based on access rights. A method for generating a substantiated system is also described. | 05-21-2015 |
Bruce K. Young, New York, NY US
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20160029882 | VAGINAL SPECULUM - A vaginal speculum comprising a supporting base oriented generally vertically. A blade extends from the base and the angle between the blade and the base is adjustable. A locking system has an unlocked position allowing the blade to be angularly moved with respect to the base and a locked position retaining the blade at that desired angle. The vaginal speculum may also have two blades, a posterior blade having the angular adjustment and an anterior blade adjustably affixed to the base such that the space between the blades may be selectively adjusted by the physician. One or both of the blades may have a plastic sleeves slidably affixed thereto. Preferably, there is a plurality of sleeves of different lengths and/or widths that can be selected and attached to the blades depending on the particular patient. That selection can be made from a kit readily available to the physician. | 02-04-2016 |
Bryon Reo Young, Pittsford, NY US
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20120056928 | METHOD AND PRINTING SYSTEM FOR IMPLEMENTING JET DETECTION - Disclosed is a user interface associated with a printing system and a method of using the user interface to select a profile for jet detection. The printing system has a plurality of jets for outputting test images and document images and a jet detection device with at least one or more sensors for reading the output test images to detect faulty jets. The user interface provides a plurality of profiles for the jet detection device for selection. Each profile has a plurality of predetermined conditions that cause a test image to be printed at a particular location and analyzed. For example, a profile can include a time and a location for printing output test images using one or more of the plurality of jets. Thus, a user can control the conditions for outputting test images and determining missing or faulty jets within the system. | 03-08-2012 |
Carl Young, New York, NY US
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20100198722 | Biometric Risk Management - The present invention provides methods and systems for managing Risk by associating a biometric profile with other data relevant to a Risk subject. Computerized systems can receive informational data that relates generally to Risk variables and relate the information to known biometric profiles. Compiled information can be situated and conveyed to a compliance department and be able to demonstrate to regulators that a financial institution has met standards relating to Risk containment. | 08-05-2010 |
20120323773 | BIOMETRIC RISK MANAGEMENT - The present invention provides methods and systems for managing Risk by associating a biometric profile with other data relevant to a Risk subject. Computerized systems can receive informational data that relates generally to Risk variables and relate the information to known biometric profiles. Compiled information can be situated and conveyed to a compliance department and be able to demonstrate to regulators that a financial institution has met standards relating to Risk containment. | 12-20-2012 |
20130227696 | Automated Security Management - A computerized method and system for managing security risk, where risk associated with a breach of security is analyzed and quantified according to weighted risk variables. The analysis is accomplished by a computerized security risk management system that receives information relating to physical, informational, communication and surveillance risk, and structures the information such that it can be related to risk variables and a security risk level can be calculated according to a relevance of associated risk variables. The security risk level can be indicative of a likelihood that a breach of security may occur relating to a particular transaction or facility. Similarly, a security confidence level can be indicative of how secure a particular facility or practice is and a security maintenance level can be indicative of a level of security that should be maintained in relation to an analyzed subject. | 08-29-2013 |
Carlos M. Young, Olean, NY US
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20100108167 | SUPERSONIC EJECTOR PACKAGE - Embodiments of the disclosure may provide a supersonic ejector assembly. The assembly may include a housing manufactured from a solid piece of material, a first ejector assembly positioned in a first bore formed in the housing and secured therein by a first input side flange positioned over an input end of the first bore and an output side flange positioned over an output end of the first bore, and a second ejector assembly positioned in a second bore formed in the housing and secured therein by a second input side flange positioned over an input end of the second bore, the second bore terminating into the first bore proximate a suction input of the first ejector assembly. | 05-06-2010 |
Christopher C. Young, Sleepy Hollow, NY US
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20130138812 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR COST-AWARE SELECTION OF TEMPLATES FOR PROVISIONING SHARED RESOURCES - A template generator organizing templates in a cost-aware clustering, a method of allocating resources using cost-aware clustering and computer program products therefor. A resource provisioning unit generates, selects and maintains a selected number of resource templates. Each template specifies an allocable resource capacity configuration. Each requesting client device has resources allocated determined by one of the selected resource templates. A resource provisioning unit includes a configuration store with costs of allocable resources and associated attributes, a server request store with previously received requests, and an input parameter store with template list options. A template generator determines an optimum list of templates to satisfy previously received requests. A template store stores generated template lists. | 05-30-2013 |
20140075434 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR COST-AWARE SELECTION OF STORED VIRTUAL MACHINE IMAGES FOR SUBSEQUENT USE - A system, method and computer program product for allocating shared resources. Upon receiving requests for resources, the cost of bundling software in a virtual machine (VM) image is automatically generated. Software is selected by the cost for each bundle according to the time required to install it where required, offset by the time to uninstall it where not required. A number of VM images having the highest software bundle value (i.e., highest cost bundled) is selected and stored, e.g., in a machine image store. With subsequent requests for resources, VMs may be instantiated from one or more stored VM images and, further, stored images may be updated selectively updated with new images. | 03-13-2014 |
20140075435 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR COST-AWARE SELECTION OF STORED VIRTUAL MACHINE IMAGES FOR SUBSEQUENT USE - A system, method and computer program product for allocating shared resources. Upon receiving requests for resources, the cost of bundling software in a virtual machine (VM) image is automatically generated. Software is selected by the cost for each bundle according to the time required to install it where required, offset by the time to uninstall it where not required. A number of VM images having the highest software bundle value (i.e., highest cost bundled) is selected and stored, e.g., in a machine image store. With subsequent requests for resources, VMs may be instantiated from one or more stored VM images and, further, stored images may be updated selectively updated with new images. | 03-13-2014 |
20140149983 | REPLACING VIRTUAL MACHINE DISKS - At least one target virtual disk descriptor that describes at least one virtual disk associated with an existing target virtual machine in a target virtualized environment is merged with at least one source virtual disk descriptor that describes at least one virtual disk associated with a source. The merging is carried out to obtain at least one merged virtual disk descriptor compatible with the target virtualized environment. The at least one virtual disk associated with the existing target virtual machine in the target virtualized environment is replaced with the at least one virtual disk associated with the source, in accordance with the at least one merged virtual disk descriptor. | 05-29-2014 |
20150081910 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR UPDATING VIRTUAL MACHINE IMAGES - A system, method and computer program product for allocating shared resources. Upon receiving requests for resources, the system determines whether there are any pending updates for a VM image for provisioning a virtual machine (VM) for the request. For each image with pending updates the system determines whether to replace the stored image with an updated VM image and provision from the replacement or, update a single instance of the image and provision from the single instance. The system also determines an optimal time to update images with pending updates. After replacing an image, the system provides an alert indicating that an updated said VM was provisioned. | 03-19-2015 |
20150261842 | CONFORMANCE SPECIFICATION AND CHECKING FOR HOSTING SERVICES - One or more requirements of a target hosting environment are captured in a specification. The specification is automatically checked against a source content of a source environment with a conformance checker, where the source content is to be migrated to the target hosting environment. It is determined whether the source content conforms to the specification. | 09-17-2015 |
20150264128 | SPECIFICATION-GUIDED MIGRATION - A conformance checker is received on a system that contains hostable content, and is executed. One or more results provided by the conformance checker are evaluated; and the hostable content is migrated to a destination host in accordance with the evaluating step. | 09-17-2015 |
Clayton Young, Schenectady, NY US
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20090284374 | ACTIVATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACTIVATING AN OPTICAL ARTICLE - An equipment comprising a receptacle for receiving an optical article; a first set of electrical connectors configured to be in direct contact with a second set of electrical connectors disposed on the optical article, when the optical article is received by the receptacle; an activation device operably coupled with the first set of electrical connectors; wherein the activation device is configured to generate an activation signal which is transmitted to the second set of electrical connectors by the first set of electrical connectors, wherein an electrical device is configured to provide a power component to the optical article via the first set of electrical connectors and the second set of electrical connectors which are in direct contact. A system comprising the equipment is also provided. Also provided is a checkout device. | 11-19-2009 |
20090285083 | ACTIVATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACTIVATING AN OPTICAL ARTICLE - An optical article comprising a plurality of optically detectable marks disposed on a surface of the optical article; a removable electrical device disposed on the surface of the optical article; wherein the electrical device is operatively coupled to the optical article; and wherein the electrical device is configured to interact with an activation signal when brought in direct contact with a communication device that applies the activation signal to the electrical device. A removable electrical device is also provided. A system and a method for activation are also provided. | 11-19-2009 |
Clayton Ming Young, Schenectady, NY US
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20090074348 | HARSH ENVIRONMENT TEMPERATURE SENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A gasification distributed temperature sensing system is disclosed. The sensing system includes a gasification vessel and a harsh environment fiber sensing cable package disposed within the gasification vessel, the sensing cable package includes a thermally conductive enclosure and at least one sensor cable including a distributed array of high-temperature fiber Bragg grating sensors, wherein the sensors are disposed and hermetically sealed within the thermally conductive enclosure. | 03-19-2009 |
20090185772 | Fiberoptic patient health multi-parameter monitoring devices and system - A patient monitoring system includes a plurality of diffraction gratings integrated along the length of an optical fiber, wherein the optical fiber and each grating are together configured to alter either the effective refractive index or grating periodicity of the respective grating at its corresponding location along the fiber in response to at least one desired external stimulus. | 07-23-2009 |
20110170823 | FIBER OPTIC SENSOR FOR DETECTING MULTIPLE PARAMETERS IN A HARSH ENVIRONMENT - A fiber optic sensor is provided. The fiber optic sensor includes a fiber core having a plurality of grating elements wherein, the grating elements comprise a periodic or a quasiperiodic modulated microcrystalline and silicon dioxide tetrahedral structure and a cladding disposed about the fiber core. | 07-14-2011 |
Craig Douglas Young, Clifton Park, NY US
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20090280269 | NIOBIUM SILICIDE-BASED TURBINE COMPONENTS, AND RELATED METHODS FOR LASER DEPOSITION - A turbine component formed from a niobium silicide-based composition is described. The component can be compositionally-graded through at least a portion of its structure. A turbine blade formed from a composition which includes a niobium silicide alloy is also described. The blade includes an airfoil; an airfoil tip region; a platform on which the airfoil is mounted; and a dovetail root attached to an underside of the platform. The niobium silicide alloy in at least one portion of the turbine blade is compositionally different from the niobium silicide alloy in another portion of the blade. Processes for fabricating a niobium silicide-based turbine article are also described, using laser cladding techniques. Repair methods are also set forth in the application. | 11-12-2009 |
Dale Joan Young, Bedford Hills, NY US
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20100049652 | Automated System For Generating Philanthropic Donations Using Credit or Debit Cards - A method for using a credit or debit card for making a donation to a charity, may include the steps of selecting a charity for donations, selecting an amount for the donation based upon a purchase using the credit card, charging the credit card for the donation when the purchases made. The step of selecting of the amount may include selecting a fixed percentage of the purchase price using the credit card, and the step of selecting the amount may include the step of selecting of selecting a one time donation using a credit or debit card, or a fixed amount for certain types of transactions. The fixed percentage may be a fixed percentage of the purchase price, and the amount of donation may be based on the type of purchase with the credit card. The amount of donation may vary based upon the type of purchase with a credit or debit card. | 02-25-2010 |
David Young, Syracuse, NY US
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20130014856 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING LIQUID MEDICINE - Disclosed in this specification is a medicine container with a flexible flap covering the opening of the container. The opening is closed by the flexible flap when the flexible flap is in a resting position and the opening is opened when the flexible flap is in a flexed position. A hand-operated plunger is equipped with an end configured to mate with the opening such that a seal is established between the plunger and the opening. The plunger is shaped to apply a force to the flexible flap, thereby operating the flexible flap. | 01-17-2013 |
20150094650 | SELF-EVACUATING DOSE CUP FOR DISPENSING LIQUID MEDICINE - A dose cup for dispensing liquid medication is disclosed. An inner cavity of the dose cup is surface-coated with a plurality of microstructures that provides a hydrophobic surface that aids in the self-evacuation of liquid medicine. Because the dose cup is self-evacuating, the volume of liquid medicine that is dispensed can be accurately controlled. | 04-02-2015 |
20150141935 | DISPENSER ASSEMBLY FOR LIQUIDS COMPRISING FLEXIBLE BARREL AND RIGID PLUNGER - A dispenser assembly is provided that has a rigid plunger with a ring-shaped protrusion. The protrusion contacts the inner wall of a flexible barrel to form a liquid-tight seal. Advantageously, the dispenser assembly does not require additional components, such as o-rings, and can be fabricated by injection molding techniques. | 05-21-2015 |
Dexter Andrew Young, Schenectady, NY US
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20130034428 | SEGMENTED SEAL ASSEMBLY - Systems and devices for sealing portions of a rotary machine are disclosed. In one embodiment, a seal assembly element includes: a head flange; an axial neck connected to the head flange, wherein the axial neck includes a mating flange extending circumferentially from a distal end of the seal assembly element, the mating flange configured to form a multidirectional seal with a recessed portion of a complementary seal assembly element; and a set of axial seal teeth connected to the axial neck. | 02-07-2013 |
Doug Young, Union Springs, NY US
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20140263698 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING WATER AND NUTRIENTS TO CROPS, AND METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to an apparatus for delivering water and nutrients to crops. The present invention also relates to a system comprising the apparatus of the present invention connected to a hose traveler device. Also disclosed is a method of delivering water and nutrients to the soil using the system of the present invention. | 09-18-2014 |
Emily Elizabeth Young, Erin, NY US
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20140368808 | Prism Coupling Methods With Improved Mode Spectrum Contrast for Double Ion-Exchanged Glass - Methods of capturing improved-contrast mode spectra of a double ion-exchanged (DIOX) glass sample using prism coupling of index n | 12-18-2014 |
20150308897 | METHOD OF ENHANCING CONTRAST IN PRISM COUPLING MEASUREMENTS OF STRESS - A method and apparatus for improving contrast in prism coupling measurements of waveguide mode spectra, wherein the measured waveguide sample has a surface region of rapidly decreasing index, characterized with normalized slope |λ/n dn/dz|>0.0004. An opaque light-blocking element is placed in the portion of the light beam closest to the plane of the contact between prism and measured sample, on the input side, output side or both sides of the prism. The light blocking element prevents light from the light source to reach a portion of the length of the prism-sample coupling interface along the optical path, prevents light reflected from a portion of the aforementioned length to reach the detector, or both when input and output light-blocking elements are used. | 10-29-2015 |
20150308908 | PRISM COUPLING METHODS WITH IMPROVED MODE SPECTRUM CONTRAST FOR DOUBLE ION-EXCHANGED GLASS - Methods of capturing improved-contrast mode spectra of a double ion-exchanged (DIOX) glass sample using prism coupling of index n | 10-29-2015 |
Eric J. Young, Fairport, NY US
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20160033790 | EYEGLASSES WITH REMOVABLE TEMPLES AND METHOD - Eyeglasses that include a frame and temple members, wherein the temple members are hinged to the frame by a resilient member and hinge structure so that the temple members are preferentially retained in open or closed position. In some embodiments, the resilient member and hinge structure act as a spring to restore temple members that have been over-extended to their preferred open orientation. | 02-04-2016 |
Eric J. Young, Webster, NY US
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20150111148 | Porous Resin Particles - Porous resin particles of from about 3 μm to about 25 μm size made in an emulsion aggregation process where coalescence occurs under continuous conditions which enable, for example, more rapid coalescence, are described. | 04-23-2015 |
Eric Joseph Young, Webster, NY US
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20140302432 | CONTINUOUS COALESCENCE PROCESSES - Processes for continuously coalescing particles from an aggregated particle slurry are disclosed. The aggregated particle slurry is heated, then coalesced by raising the pH. The coalesced particles are homogenized and exit as a coalesced particle slurry. A multi-screw extruder is used for the coalescing. These processes are useful for providing coalesced particles such as toner compositions. | 10-09-2014 |
20150017585 | TONER PARTICLE PROCESSING - A process includes adding a particulate toner additive to toner particles to form a slurry, filtering the slurry to form a filter cake, the particulate toner additive functioning as a filtration aid, and washing the filter cake, after the washing step the toner particles have a portion of the particulate toner additive adhered thereto, and de-agglomerating/drying the toner particles with the additive, after the drying step the toner particles have a portion of the particulate toner additive adhered thereto. | 01-15-2015 |
Eugene Young, New York, NY US
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20140266756 | OBJECT TRACKING WITH PLATFORM NOTIFICATIONS - A system may include a platform manager device including a memory and a platform application installed thereon. The platform application may be configured to cause the platform manager device to identify a last known location of a tracked device according to a detection of a disconnection of the tracked device due to lack of receipt of presence indications; identify an owner communications device, among a plurality of communications devices, to receive a platform notification message indicative of the disconnection of the tracked device according to device associations of the tracked device and the communications devices; and send the platform notification message to the identified owner communications device informing of the detected disconnection. | 09-18-2014 |
20160006291 | PEER TO PEER SELF-OPTIMIZING RESONANT INDUCTIVE CHARGER - Inductive wireless charging for mobile devices are described that utilize resonant inductive coupling between a wireless inductive charging device and the battery of the mobile device. The power transfer from the charging device to the mobile device is adjustable. Signals are sent between the devices to determine power transfer efficiency and to adjust settings to approach or achieve a desired target efficiency. | 01-07-2016 |
Eugene F. Young, Rochester, NY US
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20080241728 | Methods for reducing plasticization and blocking in toner compositions - Use of a wax in a toner, such as carnauba wax, to give an increase in charge control agent in a toner, such as a magenta toner, to give an increased glass transition temperature is disclosed. The toner may contain a resin comprising amorphous and crystalline polyesters to provide good low melt characteristics. | 10-02-2008 |
20110020744 | METHODS FOR REDUCING PLASTICIZATION AND BLOCKING IN TONER COMPOSITIONS - Use of a wax in a toner, such as carnauba wax, to give an increase in charge control agent in a toner, such as a magenta toner, to give an increased glass transition temperature is disclosed. The toner may contain a resin comprising amorphous and crystalline polyesters to provide good low melt characteristics. | 01-27-2011 |
20120021351 | CONTINUOUS PROCESS FOR PRODUCING TONER USING AN OSCILLATORY FLOW CONTINUOUS REACTOR - The present disclosure provides for oscillatory flow continuous reactors suitable for use in forming emulsion aggregation toners. The reactor may include at least one receptacle being a flexible, tubular member. The reactor may also include a plurality of baffles disposed, at spaced apart intervals, along an interior space of the tubular member, each of the plurality of baffles including one or more orifices. Additionally, one or more fluids may flow through the tubular member. The oscillatory flow continuous reactor may be used in an emulsion aggregation process to produce toner particles. | 01-26-2012 |
20120225378 | Toner Composition Having Dual Wax - Included is an emulsion aggregation toner formulation having at least one latex and a combination of at least two waxes, wherein one wax is a synthetic wax, and another wax is a natural wax, and further including a developer containing a carrier and the just-described toner. | 09-06-2012 |
20140065537 | CONTINUOUS PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING TONERS - The continuous process for manufacturing toners disclosed herein includes continuously feeding components of a toner composition into a feed section of a screw extruder at a controlled rate. The continuous process for manufacturing toners may include feeding the components of a toner composition into the feed section of a screw extruder without performing an external or secondary dispersion step. That is to say, the components of the toner composition may be fed directly into the extruder without using dispersions of individual components as used in batch processes. Rather, the toner components are added to the extruder in dry form, melt-mixed, and may be dispersed in aqueous form in the extruder. The process may produce micron-sized toner particles, thus no further size reduction may be necessary. | 03-06-2014 |
Gregory S. Young, Lancaster, NY US
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20100054855 | Connector for Coupling Adjacent Members - The present invention discloses a connector for selectively coupling a first member and a second member that are configured to move relative to each other. Each of the first member and the second member includes an opening. A connector that includes a flexible body that has a projection may be inserted within one of the members. The projection is configured to extend through the openings of the members to couple the first member to the second member. The connector also includes a mechanism that selectively couples the connector relative to the first member. | 03-04-2010 |
20120019034 | Infant Support Structure with Polymer Coated Restraint Straps - An infant support structure includes a support frame, a seat portion coupled to the support frame and configured for receiving an infant in a seated position, and a restraint assembly. The restraint assembly is coupled to the seat portion and configured to retain the infant in the seat portion. The restraint assembly includes a strap portion having a polymer coating. | 01-26-2012 |
20130113240 | Folding Infant Seat With Canopy - A foldable infant seat includes a support frame including two generally U-shaped support members, each U-shaped support member pivotally connecting with the other at a central location of the U-shaped support member such that the support frame is foldable between a first configuration in which corresponding ends of the U-shaped support members are separated from each other and a second configuration in which the corresponding ends of the U-shaped support members are disposed in close proximity to each other. A flexible seat member is securable to the support frame. In one embodiment, a canopy is pivotally secured to the support frame. The canopy can include at least one pocket configured to store one or more items. | 05-09-2013 |
Gregory Scott Young, Lancaster, NY US
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20110198905 | Infant Support Structure - A bouncing seat for a child includes a seat support having an opening for receiving the child, a base, a post connected to and extending upwardly from the base, and first and second arms extending outwardly from a distal end of the post. The first and second arms are connected to the seat support, thereby connecting the seat support to the base. The post is aligned with the opening. | 08-18-2011 |
Herman Young, Williamson, NY US
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20100043180 | LOCKING STRUCTURE HAVING THREADED INSERT - A structure includes two plates (planar plates) joined at right angles to one another. The first plate has a non-round opening (first opening) and can include tabs extending from one end (a first end) of the first plate. The second plate has a round opening and/or a notch, depending upon implementation. The second plate can also include tab openings on opposite sides of the round opening, again depending upon implementation. If a notch is used, the notch is positioned along an edge of the second plate (positioned along a second end of the second plate). When the first and second plates are connected, the optional tabs are positioned within the optional tab openings, a first end of the first plate being connected to the second end of the second plate. A locking structure is positioned within the first opening, the round opening, and the notch (if used). The locking structure connects the first plate to the second plate. | 02-25-2010 |
20100067961 | USE OF REGISTRATION MARKS TO IMPROVE IMAGE ON PAPER REGISTRATION PERFORMANCE - A method for improving image on paper registration in an image printing system is provided. The method includes advancing a target media along a media path; printing a plurality of registration marks adjacent to a toner image on an image bearing surface moving in a process direction, wherein the toner image is configured to be transferred to the target media; detecting positions of the registration marks using one or more sensors adjacent the image bearing surface; determining a correction function using the positions of the registration marks to compensate for an error in a registration of the toner image and the target media; adjusting the advancement of the target media based on the correction function; and transferring the toner image to the target media. | 03-18-2010 |
20100270736 | ELASTOMER GRIPPING BELT LOOP FOR A DISC STACKER SYSTEM - According to aspects of the embodiments, there is provided a printing system the use of an elastomer belt that would flex during media insertion, yet would be positioned and constructed such to prevent the media from escaping the pinch created by the gripper belt. The gripping force, created by the elastomer belt, increases if the sheet attempts to be removed via the orientation and mechanical advantage of the belt construction. This system also incorporates a feature to reduce the gripper belt holding force by means of a mechanical linkage actuated by a counter weighted, cam system or possibly an electromechanical device. The elastomer belt would eliminate any marks or scuffs on the media when it is removed from the disk stacker. | 10-28-2010 |
John Young, Staten Island, NY US
Joseph D. Young, Palmyra, NY US
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20130341874 | Gasket Material, Gaskets, and Related Methods - A method of manufacturing a gasket material may comprise inserting a polymer sheet into a press, and pressing the polymer sheet with a mold comprising opposing arrays of protrusions to define interconnected sealing ridges surrounding an array of indentations on each major surface of the polymer sheet. A gasket material may comprise a polymer sheet comprising a first major surface and a second major surface, the second major surface opposing the first major surface. Interconnected sealing ridges may define an array of indentations on the first major surface of the polymer sheet. Additionally, interconnected sealing ridges may define an array of indentations on the second major surface of the polymer sheet, substantially symmetric to the first major surface. | 12-26-2013 |
Kaylie L. Young, Endicott, NY US
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20100294952 | CONTROLLED AGENT RELEASE AND SEQUESTRATION - Disclosed are nanostructures having nanoprisms and agents, such as diagnostic and/or therapeutic agents. Nanoprisms with a surface plasmon resonance in the near-infrared convert irradiation, such as from a laser into heat selectively to allow the dissociation, such as dehybridization of oligonucleotide duplexes, of agents associated with the nanoprism surface. These nanostructures show morphological, chemical, and functional stability under hours of irradiation. Further disclosed are methods of selectively releasing agents from nanostructures after directed surface plasmon resonance mediated heating of the nanoprisms. Released agents, such as oligonucleotides, are unharmed by this process and can be repeatedly released and sequestered under spatiotemporal control. | 11-25-2010 |
20130217124 | MODIFIED SILICA SHELL PARTICLES, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Provided herein are silica shell particles modified on their surface with biomolecules, methods of making these particles, and methods of using these particles, e.g., in transfection methods, methods of inhibiting gene expression, and methods of delivering a therapeutic. | 08-22-2013 |
Keith Young, Wantagh, NY US
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20090322004 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING FOOD SUBSTANCES - An apparatus for treating food substances includes a cutting plate defining a longitudinal axis and having at least one cutting surface for supporting food substances and a collecting tray releasably mountable to the cutting plate. The collecting tray defines a reservoir for collecting food substances cut on the culling surface. The collecting tray may define a spout adapted to facilitate pouring of liquid material of the food substances. The collecting tray may define first and second spout segments. The first and second spouts may be disposed in diametrical opposed relation. | 12-31-2009 |
20120319339 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING FOOD SUBSTANCES - An apparatus for treating food substances includes a cutting plate defining a longitudinal axis and having at least one cutting surface for supporting food substances and a collecting tray releasably mountable to the cutting plate. The collecting tray defines a reservoir for collecting food substances cut on the cutting surface. The collecting tray may define a spout adapted to facilitate pouring of liquid material of the food substances. The collecting tray may define first and second spout segments. The first and second spouts may be disposed in diametrical opposed relation. | 12-20-2012 |
20130214466 | CUTTING BOARD APPARATUS WITH COLLAPSIBLE TRAY - An apparatus for treating food substances, includes a cutting plate defining a longitudinal axis and having at least one cutting surface for supporting food substances and a collecting tray mounted with respect to the cutting plate. The collecting tray is dimensioned and adapted to transition between a first stored condition to facilitate storage or transport thereof and a second operative condition to provide a reservoir for collecting food substances cut on the cutting surface. | 08-22-2013 |
Lincoln C. Young, Ithaca, NY US
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20080277006 | Fabrication of ultra-shallow channels for microfluidic devices and systems - A method for etching an ultra-shallow channel includes using an etch process that is selective for one material to etch a different material in order to achieve a very precise channel depth in the different material. Channels as shallow as 10 nm can be fabricated in silicon with precision of 5 nm or better using the method. Stepped channels can be fabricated where each segment is a different depth, with the segments being between 10 nm and 1000 nm in depth. The method is applied to create a fluidic channel which includes a channel substrate to which is bonded a lid substrate to confine fluids to the fluidic channels so fabricated. | 11-13-2008 |
20090056822 | Microfluidic Pump and Valve Structures and Fabrication Methods - Plastic microfluidic structures having a substantially rigid diaphragm that actuates between a relaxed state wherein the diaphragm sits against the surface of a substrate and an actuated state wherein the diaphragm is moved away from the substrate. As will be seen from the following description, the microfluidic structures formed with this diaphragm provide easy to manufacture and robust systems, as well readily made components such as valves and pumps. | 03-05-2009 |
20090056861 | Microfluidic Pump and Valve Structures and Fabrication Methods - Plastic microfluidic structures having a substantially rigid diaphragm that actuates between a relaxed state wherein the diaphragm sits against the surface of a substrate and an actuated state wherein the diaphragm is moved away from the substrate. As will be seen from the following description, the microfluidic structures formed with this diaphragm provide easy to manufacture and robust systems, as well readily made components such as valves and pumps. | 03-05-2009 |
20090294055 | Laminated Microfluidic Structures and Method for Making - A method for making a polymeric microfluidic structure in which two or more components (layers) of the microfluidic structure are fixedly bonded or laminated with a weak solvent bonding agent, particularly acetonitrile or a mixture of acetonitrile and alcohol. In an aspect, acetonitrile can be used as a weak solvent bonding agent to enclose a microstructure fabricated in or on a non-elastomeric polymer such as polystyrene, polycarbonate, acrylic or other linear polymer to form a three-dimensional microfluidic network. The method involves the steps of wetting at least one of the opposing surfaces of the polymeric substrate components with the weak solvent bonding agent in a given, lower temperature range, adjacently contacting the opposing surfaces, and thermally activating the bonding agent at a higher temperature than the lower temperature range for a given period of time. The contacted polymeric substrates may also be aligned prior to thermal activation and compressed during thermal activation. A laminated, polymeric microfluidic structure is also disclosed. | 12-03-2009 |
20100319360 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING A CRYOGENIC FLUID - A dispensing head for dispensing a cryogenic fluid may comprise a flow passage configured to be placed in flow communication with a reservoir containing a cryogenic fluid, the flow passage defining a flow passage inlet opening configured to receive the cryogenic fluid from the reservoir, and a flow passage outlet opening opposite the flow passage inlet opening. The dispensing head may further comprise a dispensing member configured to dispense the cryogenic fluid, the dispensing member defining a lumen having a lumen inlet opening and a lumen outlet opening; and at least one porous member disposed in the flow passage, the at least one porous member being configured as a primary flow regulation mechanism to limit a flow rate of the cryogenic fluid as it flows from the reservoir to the lumen outlet opening. | 12-23-2010 |
20110041935 | MICROFLUIDIC PUMP AND VALVE STRUCTURES AND FABRICATION METHODS - Plastic microfluidic structures having a substantially rigid diaphragm that actuates between a relaxed state wherein the diaphragm sits against the surface of a substrate and an actuated state wherein the diaphragm is moved away from the substrate. As will be seen from the following description, the microfluidic structures formed with this diaphragm provide easy to manufacture and robust systems, as well readily made components such as valves and pumps. | 02-24-2011 |
20110152850 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING A CRYOGENIC FLUID - Self-contained disposable cryosurgical devices dispense a cryogenic fluid, such as a stream of liquid nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide or argon. The cryosurgical devices include a container, including a reservoir containing a cryogenic fluid, a flow passage configured to receive the cryogenic fluid from the reservoir, a valve assembly configured in an ergonomic housing, and a dispensing head. The device further includes at least one filter disposed in the flow passage configured to facilitate the flow of the cryogenic fluid. The valve assembly includes a valve body and valve slide that is actuated to effect the flow of the cryogenic fluid through the flow passage to patient target. The housing includes an activation lever with an eccentric hub that primes the device for use when a container is loaded into the housing and the activation lever is closed. | 06-23-2011 |
20110162785 | LATENT SOLVENT-BASED MICROFLUIDIC APPARATUS, METHODS, AND APPLICATIONS - A latent solvent-based microfluidic apparatus and method involves laminate bonding of two non-elastomeric, cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) components having opposing surfaces to be bonded, wherein in a contacted state there is at least one interstitial space between the contacted surfaces, applying an organic latent solvent to at least one of the opposing surfaces, wherein the latent solvent is in an inactive state, contacting the two opposing surfaces together, actively removing the latent solvent from the at least one interstitial space; and adjusting a latent solvency parameter to activate the latent solvent, wherein the opposing contacted surfaces become bonded. | 07-07-2011 |
20110214745 | MICROFLUIDIC CHIPS AND ASSAY SYSTEMS - The systems and methods described herein include a microfluidic chip having a plurality of microfeatures interconnected to provide a configurable fluid transport system for processing at least one reagent. Inserts are provided to removably interfit into one or more of the microfeatures of the chip, wherein the inserts include sites for interactions with the reagent. As will be seen from the following description, the microfluidic chip and the inserts provide an efficient and accurate approach for conducting parallel assays. | 09-08-2011 |
20110272093 | LAMINATED MICROFLUIDIC STRUCTURES AND METHOD FOR MAKING - A method for making a polymeric microfluidic structure in which two or more components (layers) of the microfluidic structure are fixedly bonded or laminated with a weak solvent bonding agent, particularly acetonitrile or a mixture of acetonitrile and alcohol. In an aspect, acetonitrile can be used as a weak solvent bonding agent to enclose a microstructure fabricated in or on a non-elastomeric polymer such as polystyrene, polycarbonate, acrylic or other linear polymer to form a three-dimensional microfluidic network. The method involves the steps of wetting at least one of the opposing surfaces of the polymeric substrate components with the weak solvent bonding agent in a given, lower temperature range, adjacently contacting the opposing surfaces, and thermally activating the bonding agent at a higher temperature than the lower temperature range for a given period of time. The contacted polymeric substrates may also be aligned prior to thermal activation and compressed during thermal activation. A laminated, polymeric microfluidic structure is also disclosed. | 11-10-2011 |
20110275058 | SELF-CONTAINED BIOLOGICAL ASSAY APPARATUS, METHODS, AND APPLICATIONS - A self-contained, fully automated, biological assay-performing apparatus includes a housing; a dispensing platform including a controllably-movable reagent dispensing system, disposed in the housing; a reagent supply component disposed in the housing; a pneumatic manifold removably disposed in the housing in a space shared by the dispensing platform, removably coupled to a fluidic transport layer and a plurality of reservoirs, wherein the fluidic transport layer, the reservoirs, and a test sample to be introduced therein are disposed in the housing in the space separate from the dispensing platform; a pneumatic supply system removably coupled to the pneumatic manifold in the housing in a space separate from the dispensing platform; and a control system coupled to at least one of the dispensing platform and the pneumatic supply system, disposed in the housing. | 11-10-2011 |
20110275160 | MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS AND CONTROL METHODS - The systems and methods disclosed herein include a microfluidic system, comprising a pneumatic manifold having a plurality of apertures, and a chip manifold having channels disposed therein for routing pneumatic signals from respective ones of the apertures to a plurality of valves in a microfluidic chip, wherein the channels route the pneumatic signals in accordance with a configuration of the plurality of valves in the microfluidic chip. | 11-10-2011 |
20110293489 | MICROFLUIDIC CHIPS AND ASSAY SYSTEMS - The systems and methods described herein include a microfluidic chip having a plurality of microfeatures interconnected to provide a configurable fluid transport system for processing at least one reagent. Inserts are provided to removably interfit into one or more of the microfeatures of the chip, wherein the inserts include sites for interactions with the reagent. As will be seen from the following description, the microfluidic chip and the inserts provide an efficient and accurate approach for conducting parallel assays. | 12-01-2011 |
20120115738 | Integrated Microfluidic Device and Methods - A microfluidic device for analyzing a sample of interest is provided. The microfluidic device can comprise a microfluidic device body, wherein the microfluidic device body comprises a sample preparation area, a nucleic acid amplification area, a nucleic acid analysis area, and a network of fluid channels. Each of the sample preparation area, the nucleic acid amplification area and the nucleic acid analysis area are fluidly interconnected to at least one of the other two areas by at least one of the fluid channels. Using the microfluidic device, sample preparation can be combined with amplification of a biologically active molecule, and a suitable biological sample can be provided for analysis and/or detection of a molecule of interest. The small-scale apparatus and methods provided are easier, faster, less expensive, and equally efficacious compared to larger scale equipment for the preparation and analysis of a biological sample. | 05-10-2012 |
20120128549 | MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS AND CONTROL METHODS - The systems and methods disclosed herein include a microfluidic system, comprising a pneumatic manifold having a plurality of apertures, and a chip manifold having channels disposed therein for routing pneumatic signals from respective ones of the apertures to a plurality of valves in a microfluidic chip, wherein the channels route the pneumatic signals in accordance with a configuration of the plurality of valves in the microfluidic chip. | 05-24-2012 |
20120214168 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE-BASED NUCLEIC ACID PURIFICATION METHOD - A method is provided for purifying nucleic acid from a sample in a microfluidic device. The method can be used to purify nucleic acids from any source known in the art that comprises nucleic acids, such as prokaryotic or eukaryotic organisms, viruses, cell, tissues, organs, etc. In a specific example, the tissue is whole blood. The method for purifying nucleic acid may run fully automated in the microfluidic device. | 08-23-2012 |
20120279638 | MICROFLUIDIC PUMP AND VALVE STRUCTURES AND FABRICATION METHODS - Plastic microfluidic structures having a substantially rigid diaphragm that actuates between a relaxed state wherein the diaphragm sits against the surface of a substrate and an actuated state wherein the diaphragm is moved away from the substrate. As will be seen from the following description, the microfluidic structures formed with this diaphragm provide easy to manufacture and robust systems, as well readily made components such as valves and pumps. | 11-08-2012 |
20130105017 | MICROFLUIDIC PUMP AND VALVE STRUCTURES AND FABRICATION METHODS | 05-02-2013 |
20130209327 | MICROFLUIDIC CHIPS AND ASSAY SYSTEMS - The systems and methods described herein include a microfluidic chip having a plurality of microfeatures interconnected to provide a configurable fluid transport system for processing at least one reagent. Inserts are provided to removably interfit into one or more of the microfeatures of the chip, wherein the inserts include sites for interactions with the reagent. As will be seen from the following description, the microfluidic chip and the inserts provide an efficient and accurate approach for conducting parallel assays. | 08-15-2013 |
20140065598 | SELF-CONTAINED BIOLOGICAL ASSAY APPARATUS, METHODS, AND APPLICATIONS - A self-contained, fully automated, biological assay-performing apparatus includes a housing; a dispensing platform including a controllably-movable reagent dispensing system, disposed in the housing; a reagent supply component disposed in the housing; a pneumatic manifold removably disposed in the housing in a space shared by the dispensing platform, removably coupled to a fluidic transport layer and a plurality of reservoirs, wherein the fluidic transport layer, the reservoirs, and a test sample to be introduced therein are disposed in the housing in the space separate from the dispensing platform; a pneumatic supply system removably coupled to the pneumatic manifold in the housing in a space separate from the dispensing platform; and a control system coupled to at least one of the dispensing platform and the pneumatic supply system, disposed in the housing. | 03-06-2014 |
20140073517 | SELF-CONTAINED BIOLOGICAL ASSAY APPARATUS, METHODS, AND APPLICATIONS - A self-contained, fully automated, biological assay-performing apparatus includes a housing; a dispensing platform including a controllably-movable reagent dispensing system, disposed in the housing; a reagent supply component disposed in the housing; a pneumatic manifold removably disposed in the housing in a space shared by the dispensing platform, removably coupled to a fluidic transport layer and a plurality of reservoirs, wherein the fluidic transport layer, the reservoirs, and a test sample to be introduced therein are disposed in the housing in the space separate from the dispensing platform; a pneumatic supply system removably coupled to the pneumatic manifold in the housing in a space separate from the dispensing platform; and a control system coupled to at least one of the dispensing platform and the pneumatic supply system, disposed in the housing. | 03-13-2014 |
20140093431 | MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The systems and methods disclosed herein include a microfluidic system, comprising a pneumatic manifold having a plurality of apertures, and a chip manifold having channels disposed therein for routing pneumatic signals from respective ones of the apertures to a plurality of valves in a microfluidic chip, wherein the channels route the pneumatic signals in accordance with a configuration of the plurality of valves in the microfluidic chip. | 04-03-2014 |
20140206009 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE-BASED NUCLEIC ACID PURIFICATION METHOD - A method is provided for purifying nucleic acid from a sample in a microfluidic device. The method can be used to purify nucleic acids from any source known in the art that comprises nucleic acids, such as prokaryotic or eukaryotic organisms, viruses, cell, tissues, organs, etc. In a specific example, the tissue is whole blood. The method for purifying nucleic acid may run fully automated in the microfluidic device. | 07-24-2014 |
20140238599 | LAMINATED MICROFLUIDIC STRUCTURES AND METHOD FOR MAKING - A method for making a polymeric microfluidic structure in which two or more components (layers) of the microfluidic structure are fixedly bonded or laminated with a weak solvent bonding agent, particularly acetonitrile or a mixture of acetonitrile and alcohol. In an aspect, acetonitrile can be used as a weak solvent bonding agent to enclose a microstructure fabricated in or on a non-elastomeric polymer such as polystyrene, polycarbonate, acrylic or other linear polymer to form a three-dimensional microfluidic network. The method involves the steps of wetting at least one of the opposing surfaces of the polymeric substrate components with the weak solvent bonding agent in a given, lower temperature range, adjacently contacting the opposing surfaces, and thermally activating the bonding agent at a higher temperature than the lower temperature range for a given period of time. The contacted polymeric substrates may also be aligned prior to thermal activation and compressed during thermal activation. A laminated, polymeric microfluidic structure is also disclosed. | 08-28-2014 |
20140246618 | MICROFLUIDIC PUMP AND VALVE STRUCTURES AND FABRICATION METHODS - Plastic microfluidic structures having a substantially rigid diaphragm that actuates between a relaxed state wherein the diaphragm sits against the surface of a substrate and an actuated state wherein the diaphragm is moved away from the substrate. As will be seen from the following description, the microfluidic structures formed with this diaphragm provide easy to manufacture and robust systems, as well readily made components such as valves and pumps. | 09-04-2014 |
20140322099 | MICROFLUIDIC CHIPS AND ASSAY SYSTEMS - The systems and methods described herein include a microfluidic chip having a plurality of microfeatures interconnected to provide a configurable fluid transport system for processing at least one reagent. Inserts are provided to removably interfit into one or more of the microfeatures of the chip, wherein the inserts include sites for interactions with the reagent. As will be seen from the following description, the microfluidic chip and the inserts provide an efficient and accurate approach for conducting parallel assays. | 10-30-2014 |
20150141291 | SELF-CONTAINED BIOLOGICAL ASSAY APPARATUS, METHODS, AND APPLICATIONS - A self-contained, fully automated, biological assay-performing apparatus includes a housing; a dispensing platform including a controllably-movable reagent dispensing system, disposed in the housing; a reagent supply component disposed in the housing; a pneumatic manifold removably disposed in the housing in a space shared by the dispensing platform, removably coupled to a fluidic transport layer and a plurality of reservoirs, wherein the fluidic transport layer, the reservoirs, and a test sample to be introduced therein are disposed in the housing in the space separate from the dispensing platform; a pneumatic supply system removably coupled to the pneumatic manifold in the housing in a space separate from the dispensing platform; and a control system coupled to at least one of the dispensing platform and the pneumatic supply system, disposed in the housing. | 05-21-2015 |
20150147195 | CHANNEL-LESS PUMP, METHODS, AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - A channel-less microfluidic pump includes a cartridge including a substrate and an actuatable film layer disposed on the substrate, and a manifold having at least three actuatable void volumes separated by a plurality of wall sections and an actuatable flexible layer disposed on the manifold interfacing the actuatable film layer. In operation, the pump can be in an unactuated state wherein the actuatable film layer is disposed against the surface of the substrate or an actuated state wherein at least a portion of the flexible layer and a corresponding portion of the actuatable film layer are deflected into a corresponding void volume thus forming a fluidic volume between the deflected portion of the actuatable film layer and the surface of the substrate. In the actuated state, there is a fluidic gap between immediately adjacent void volumes formed by a thinned region of the flexible layer at a point of contact with a top surface of a wall section. A method of transporting fluid using the channel-less microfluidic pump is described. | 05-28-2015 |
20150307921 | SELF-CONTAINED BIOLOGICAL ASSAY APPARATUS, METHODS, AND APPLICATIONS - A self-contained, fully automated, biological assay-performing apparatus includes a housing; a dispensing platform including a controllably-movable reagent dispensing system, disposed in the housing; a reagent supply component disposed in the housing; a pneumatic manifold removably disposed in the housing in a space shared by the dispensing platform, removably coupled to a fluidic transport layer and a plurality of reservoirs, wherein the fluidic transport layer, the reservoirs, and a test sample to be introduced therein are disposed in the housing in the space separate from the dispensing platform; a pneumatic supply system removably coupled to the pneumatic manifold in the housing in a space separate from the dispensing platform; and a control system coupled to at least one of the dispensing platform and the pneumatic supply system, disposed in the housing. | 10-29-2015 |
Mark E, Young, Syracuse, NY US
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20100268560 | DISTRIBUTED INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREFOR - A distributed intelligent system. The distributed network includes at least one gateway server configured for receiving meter data from one or more nodes of a distributed meter network and at least one subscriber station in communication with the at least one gateway server via a communication network. The at least one gateway server is further configured to selectively distribute the received meter data to the at least one subscriber station in accordance with a policy. | 10-21-2010 |
20130268574 | DISTRIBUTED INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREFOR - A distributed intelligent system. The distributed network includes at least one gateway server configured for receiving meter data from one or more nodes of a distributed meter network and at least one subscriber station in communication with the at least one gateway server via a communication network. The at least one gateway server is further configured to selectively distribute the received meter data to the at least one subscriber station in accordance with a policy. | 10-10-2013 |
Mark Eugene Young, New York, NY US
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20080272643 | NON-ROTATING BICYCLE WHEEL DISPLAY DISK - The present invention describes a non-rotating display bicycle wheel cover assembly that remains absolutely upright in relation to the rotation of the bicycle wheel and in relation to a parked bicycle wheel. The invention consists of twin disk assemblies mounted to both sides of a conventional bicycle wheel and inturn to the front and rear of a bicycle frame. The disk assemblies are manufactured of lightweight inexpensive material that is formed to the convex shape of the outer surface of a bicycle wheel and includes an overmolded, captive friction bearing made of a high density, self lubricating plastic. A plastic retaining mechanism is secured to the outer disk fascia and a bicycle frame member to hold the disk in an upright position at all times whether the bicycle is in motion or in repose. | 11-06-2008 |
Matthew Brian Young, Brooklyn, NY US
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20130264224 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SECURE DISPOSAL OF AN ARTICLE - A method and structure for a secure storage container having a front and back shell and a locking mechanism built in such that the secure storage container cannot be opened after being closed and a disposal method utilizing the secure storage container. | 10-10-2013 |
Michael Alan Young, New York, NY US
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20140308979 | Method and System For Providing Preference Based Content to a Location Aware Mobile Device - A system and method in accordance with exemplary embodiments may include receiving a message from a location-aware mobile device associated with a user, receiving content delivery information from the user, formulating a content package at least based on the content delivery information, and sending a content message associated with the content package to the location-aware mobile device via a network. | 10-16-2014 |
Peter Young, New York, NY US
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20100299159 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MANAGING INFORMED CONSENT PROCESSES - The systems and methods provide a dynamic process for obtaining and managing informed consent documentation. In general, the dynamic informed consent process (DICP) makes use of an intermediary organization, e.g., a trusted intermediary, which: (a) provides ICFs which have been dynamically generated for a specified trial or medical procedure and based on particular state or federal requirements, if any; and (b) archives copies of signed ICFs. In certain preferred embodiments, there may also be a procedure to provide training materials, such as audio or video presentations, to be viewed by prospective participants. In certain preferred embodiments, the process also includes contacting subjects who have signed ICFs in the event that there is a change of circumstance which the subject may deem material to whether s/he would continue to consent, or whether the participant needs to provide a different type of consent to participate in particular event or trial. | 11-25-2010 |
Ralph H. Young, Rochester, NY US
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20110147716 | OLED WITH HIGH EFFICIENCY BLUE LIGHT-EMITTING LAYER - The invention provides an OLED device comprising an anode, a cathode and a light-emitting layer located therebetween, said light-emitting layer comprising an anthracene host and a styrylamine blue light-emitting compound; and, located between the said light-emitting layer and the cathode, a first electron-transporting layer that is greater than 0.5 nm and less than 5 nm thick; and a second electron-transporting layer consisting essentially of an anthracene located between the first electron-transporting layer and the cathode. The first electron-transporting layer includes a compound with a less negative LUMO level than the anthracene in the second electron-transporting layer. Devices of the invention provide improvement in features such as efficiency. | 06-23-2011 |
Richard D. Young, Fairport, NY US
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20130076930 | DIGITAL CAMERA INCLUDING REFOCUSABLE IMAGING MODE ADAPTOR - A digital camera system configurable to operate in a low-resolution refocusable mode and a high-resolution non-refocusable mode comprising: a camera body; an image sensor mounted in the camera body having a plurality of sensor pixels for capturing a digital image; an imaging lens for forming an image of a scene onto an image plane, the imaging lens having an aperture; and an adaptor that can be inserted between the imaging lens and the image sensor to provide the low-resolution refocusable mode and can be removed to provide the high-resolution non-refocusable mode, the adaptor including a microlens array with a plurality of microlenses; wherein when the adaptor is inserted to provide the low-resolution refocusable mode, the microlens array is positioned between the imaging lens and the image sensor. | 03-28-2013 |
20130076931 | PLENOPTIC LENS UNIT PROVIDING REFOCUSABLE IMAGING MODE - A plenoptic lens unit for use with a digital camera system including a camera body having an image sensor in order to provide a low-resolution refocusable imaging mode. The plenoptic lens unit includes a lens housing having a lens mounting interface for mounting the plenoptic lens unit to the camera body, a microlens array with a plurality of microlenses mounted in the lens housing, and an imaging lens for forming an image of a scene onto the microlens array. The plenoptic lens unit is adapted to be mounted on the camera body such that the microlens array is positioned between the imaging lens and the image sensor to provide the low-resolution refocusable mode. | 03-28-2013 |
20130076966 | DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM WITH REFOCUSABLE IMAGING MODE - A digital imaging system switchable between a low-resolution refocusable imaging mode and a high-resolution non-refocusable imaging mode comprising: an image sensor having a plurality of sensor pixels for capturing a digital image; an imaging lens for forming an image of a scene onto an image plane; and a switchable optical module including a microlens array module having a microlens array with a plurality of microlenses, and a glass plate module; wherein when the digital imaging system is switched to be in the low-resolution refocusable mode the switchable optical module positions the microlens array module between the imaging lens and the image sensor, and when the digital imaging system is switched to be in the high-resolution non-refocusable mode the switchable optical module positions the glass plate module between the imaging lens and the image sensor. | 03-28-2013 |
Richard E. Young, Lancaster, NY US
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20110248142 | SAW BLADE GRIPPER - A mechanism for gripping an article including a housing, a piston slidably housed within the housing, a plunger slidably housed within the housing, wherein the plunger is at least partially extendable out from the housing, the plunger including a gripping surface, at least one spring operatively arranged between the piston and the plunger for relating a change of a position of the piston to the plunger, and a cam eccentrically rotatable about an axis and operatively engaged with the piston for setting the position of the piston. | 10-13-2011 |
20150217154 | UNIVERSAL NOZZLE CONNECTOR WITH AN ADJUSTABLE MOUNT - A mounting assembly for a pre-connected nozzle having a first end and a second end. The pre-connected nozzle has a universal connector with internal threading to connect to a hose, and external threading to connect to the nozzle and a rim. The assembly has a connector base to cradle the universal connector and its rim to support the first end of the nozzle. An adjustable locking assembly is attached to the connector base and has a strap to further support the universal connector. To support the second end of the nozzle, the mounting assembly has a flexible mounting assembly from two identical mounts facing away from each other and providing one arm per mount. A storage mount for the universal connector is also provided. | 08-06-2015 |
Richard Robert Young, Granville, NY US
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20100226049 | Systems and Methods for Protecting a Series Capacitor Bank - Systems and methods for protecting a series capacitor bank are provided. According to one exemplary embodiment of the invention, there is disclosed a capacitor protection circuit. The capacitor protection circuit may include a capacitor bank, a pilot circuit and a main commutation gap. The pilot circuit and the main commutation gap may be provided in parallel electrical communication with the capacitor bank. Additionally, one or more plasma injectors may be provided in series electrical communication with the pilot circuit. The plasma injectors may be operable to provide partially or completely ionized plasma across the main commutation gap to make conductive the main commutation gap. | 09-09-2010 |
Thomas Young, New York, NY US
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20090037136 | Methods of calculating differences of binding affinities between congeneric pairs of ligands by way of a displaced solvent functional - Described is a technique to exhaustively enumerate the thermodynamic properties of the water molecules solvating the active site of a protein in its apostate and calculate the relative binding affinities of congeneric compounds that bind to this protein. The subject matter includes sampling the configurations of the solvating water in the active site; extracting the thermodynamic information about the solvating water from these configurations by clustering the observed water configurations into regions of high water occupancy (e.g., “hydration sites”), computing the average system interaction energies of water molecules occupying the various hydrations sites, computing excess entropies of water molecules occupying the hydration sites; constructing a 3 dimensional hydration thermodynamics map of the protein active site; and computing relative binding affinities of congeneric ligands based on the principle that tighter binding ligands can displace more entropically structured and energetically depleted hydration sites from the active site into the bulk fluid. | 02-05-2009 |
20100241411 | Methods of Calculating Differences of Binding Affinities Between Congeneric Pairs of Ligands by Way of a Displaced Solvent Functional - Described is a technique to exhaustively enumerate the thermodynamic properties of the water molecules solvating the active site of a protein in its apostate and calculate the relative binding affinities of congeneric compounds that bind to this protein. The subject matter includes sampling the configurations of the solvating water in the active site; extracting the thermodynamic information about the solvating water from these configurations by clustering the observed water configurations into regions of high water occupancy (e.g., “hydration sites”), computing the average system interaction energies of water molecules occupying the various hydrations sites, computing excess entropies of water molecules occupying the hydration sites; constructing a 3 dimensional hydration thermodynamics map of the protein active site; and computing relative binding affinities of congeneric ligands based on the principle that tighter binding ligands can displace more entropically structured and energetically depleted hydration sites from the active site into the bulk fluid. | 09-23-2010 |
20100241412 | Methods of Calculating Differences of Binding Affinities Between Congeneric Pairs of Ligands by Way of a Displaced Solvent Functional - Described is a technique to exhaustively enumerate the thermodynamic properties of the water molecules solvating the active site of a protein in its apostate and calculate the relative binding affinities of congeneric compounds that bind to this protein. The subject matter includes sampling the configurations of the solvating water in the active site; extracting the thermodynamic information about the solvating water from these configurations by clustering the observed water configurations into regions of high water occupancy (e.g., “hydration sites”), computing the average system interaction energies of water molecules occupying the various hydrations sites, computing excess entropies of water molecules occupying the hydration sites; constructing a 3 dimensional hydration thermodynamics map of the protein active site; and computing relative binding affinities of congeneric ligands based on the principle that tighter binding ligands can displace more entropically structured and energetically depleted hydration sites from the active site into the bulk fluid. | 09-23-2010 |
Thomas S. Young, Jamesville, NY US
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20090140221 | Theater Rigging System - A theater rigging assembly having a beam, which is attached to structural support members of a theater or other performing arts venue. The assembly further includes a winch assembly and head block that can be positioned at any point along the beam and selectively fixed in position. The winch portion includes cables for raising and lowering battens or other loads. The head block includes head sheaves, which redirect the cables to loft sheaves that are selectively attached to the beam. The head sheaves are diagonally displaced to separate the cables. The winch portion includes a motor, a gear box, a drum and a brake. The brake includes a ratchet and two brake disks. It uses at least one friction surface that contacts at least one of the brake disks to cause a pawl to engage or disengage from the ratchet. | 06-04-2009 |
20110095248 | Formed Loft Block - The present invention is directed to a mounting member for use in a pulley assembly that is generally U-shaped and includes: (i) a side wall portion; (ii) a base portion; and (iii) a stiffness enhancement portion. The side wall portion is one vertical arm of the U-shape and serves to rotationally mount the pulley. The base portion is the bottom of the U-shape and is generally used to mount the to a structure (for example, a beam in a theatre). The stiffness enhancement portion is the other vertical arm of the U-shape and serves at least to enhance stiffness so that higher capacity pulley assemblies with unitary side plate/base plate members may be achieved. | 04-28-2011 |
Timothy John Young, Williamson, NY US
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20120189364 | REDUCING DRAG ON ROTATABLE WEB DRIVE MEMBER - A method of reducing drag on a rotatable web drive member for driving a web in an electrophotographic printer includes spacing a plurality of rotatable, driven tensioning members, divided into two groups, along the web. Each tensioning member exerts a respective drag force on the web drive member through the web while maintaining tension on the web between adjacent members, and has a surface speed at a point of contact with the web. Each tensioning member in the first group is rotated with a greater surface speed than each member in the second group. Members of the first group thus exert a negative drag (overdrive) and members of the second group exert a positive drag (underdrive), and the total drag on the web drive member is less than the sum of the magnitudes of the respective drags exerted by the tensioning members. | 07-26-2012 |
20120251176 | ROTATING PRINTER PHOTORECEPTORS HAVING FIXED-POSITION FEATURES - An electrophotographic printer includes two photoreceptors driven using respective self-centering free ends of respective selectively-engageable output shafts. The output shafts are driven by respective output gears meshed to a common input gear. Respective centering structures on the photoreceptors receive the free ends of the output shafts; those centering structures are at fixed positions. | 10-04-2012 |
20130022379 | ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTER TRANSFER STATION WITH SKI - A transfer station is described for an EP printer that transfers a toner image to a receiver sheet carried on a rotatable transport web. The web is wrapped around a rotatable image-bearing member to define a transfer region. A nip-forming ski adjacent to the transport web on the opposite side thereof from the image-bearing member extends upstream of the transfer region. A ski mount causes the ski to press the transport web towards the image-bearing member. Therefore, as the receiver sheet moves with the transport web, the receiver sheet engages the image-bearing member upstream of the transfer region, causing the transport web to push against the ski to provide a selected nip-spacing between the image-bearing member and the transport web in the transfer region. | 01-24-2013 |
20130028645 | MULTI-COMPONENT DUPLEX PRINTER - A multi-component duplex print is produced on a receiver. Master print engines and slave print engines synchronized to the masters are arranged along the transport path of the receiver with inverters between them. Each inverter has an inverted travel path and a non-inverted travel path, and a difference of a travel time of the receiver in the inverted travel path of each inverter as compared to a travel time of a receiver in the non-inverted travel path of that inverter is adjusted to be an integral multiple of a period between successive receivers. A received job specification designating a first assigned one of the print engines to print on a first assigned side of the receiver. A controller sets the positions of the inverters so the first assigned side of the moving receiver is the corresponding print side of the first assigned print engine. | 01-31-2013 |
20130051873 | ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTER WITH COMPRESSIBLE-BACKUP TRANSFER STATION - An electrophotographic (EP) printer for transferring a toner image to a receiver sheet has a tensioned rotatable transport web with a Young's modulus of at least 1 GPa. The transport web is wrapped around a compliant image-bearing member. A compressible, rotatable nip-forming member that is relatively less stiff than the image-bearing member is adjacent to the transport web on the opposite side thereof from the image-bearing member. A mount holds the nip-forming member against the image-bearing member, and permits the axis of rotation of the nip-forming member to move closer to or farther from the transport web. When the leading edge of the receiver on the web engages with the image-bearing member, the nip-forming member compresses. The axis of rotation of the nip-forming member translates by an amount less than the thickness of the receiver sheet minus the compression of the compliant coating of the image-bearing member. | 02-28-2013 |
20130051874 | PRINTER WITH COMPRESSIBLE AND INCOMPRESSIBLE TRANSFER BACKUPS - An electrophotographic (EP) printer prints on a receiver sheet moving on a tensioned rotatable transport web with a Young's modulus of at least 1 GPa. The transport web is wrapped around a compliant image-bearing member. Two transfer stations are arranged along the belt, each with a rotatable image-bearing member. The first station has a first rotatable nip-forming member disposed adjacent to the transport web on the opposite side thereof from the first image-bearing member. The first rotatable nip-forming member is relatively stiffer than the first image-bearing member. The second station has a nip-forming member on a compliant mount. The second rotatable nip-forming member is relatively less stiff than the second image-bearing member. | 02-28-2013 |
20130293618 | INKJET PRINTER WITH IN-FLIGHT DROPLET DRYING SYSTEM - Inkjet droplets having a vaporizable carrier fluid are jetted from a printhead according to image data. A heated condensation shield between the printhead and a target area at which the printhead directs drops protects against condensation of vaporized carrier fluid and creates heat. A heat shield between the printhead and a support structure for the printhead protects the printhead and support structure from heat and condensation. A heated zone exists between the heat shield and the condensation shield. The condensation shield is heated to a temperature above a condensation temperature of vaporized carrier fluid in the second region so that ink droplets that pass through the heated zone are heated in a manner that causes ink droplets having a first concentration to spread when printed onto a paper in the target area as if the ink droplets had a higher concentration of at least one percent. | 11-07-2013 |
20130293619 | IN-FLIGHT INK DROPLET DRYING METHOD - Inkjet droplets having a vaporizable carrier fluid are jetted from a printhead according to image data. A heated condensation shield is used between a printhead and a target area at which the printhead directs drops protects against condensation of vaporized carrier fluid and creates heat. A heat shield is used between the printhead and a support structure for the printhead protects the printhead and support structure from heat and condensation. A heated zone exists between the heat shield and the condensation shield. The condensation shield is heated to a temperature above a condensation temperature of vaporized carrier fluid in the second region so that ink droplets that pass through the heated zone are heated in a manner that causes ink droplets having a first concentration to spread when printed onto a paper in the target area as if the ink droplets had a higher concentration of at least one percent. | 11-07-2013 |
20150343800 | METHOD FOR APPLYING VACCUM FORCE ON WEB - A method for applying vacuum force across a width of a web of movable print medium as it moves through a printing system and determining if positions of a pair of adjustable edge seals do not correspond to the width of the movable print medium is disclosed. The method comprises defining a vacuum chamber and using a vacuum source to provide vacuum in the vacuum chamber. Sealing rollers and the adjustable edge seals define an opening in the vacuum chamber. Appropriate response curves from a plurality of response curves for different known print media are selected. First and second signals indicative of the activation level of the vacuum source and the vacuum level in the vacuum chamber are produced. The signals are compared to the response curves to produce an error signal indicating whether the position of the edge seals corresponds to the width of the print medium. | 12-03-2015 |
20150343801 | SYSTEM FOR APPLYING VACUUM FORCE ON WEB - Apparatus for causing a vacuum force to be applied across a width of a print medium as it moves through a printing system and for determining whether the edge seals are positioned correctly is disclosed. A vacuum chamber is connected to a vacuum source which provides vacuum to the vacuum chamber. Spaced sealing rollers and the edge seals define an opening in the vacuum chamber, wherein the print medium passes over the opening and is guided by the sealing rollers. A sensor measures a vacuum level in the vacuum chamber. A controller stores a plurality of response curves for different known print media, produces first and second signals indicative of an activation level of the vacuum source and the vacuum level in the vacuum chamber, and compares the first and second signal to appropriate response curves to produce an error signal indicating whether the edge seals are correctly positioned. | 12-03-2015 |
20150343802 | METHOD FOR APPLYING VACUUM FORCE ON WEB - A method for applying vacuum force across a width of a web of movable print medium as it moves through a printing system and determining if positions of a pair of adjustable edge seals do not correspond to the width of the movable print medium is disclosed. The method comprises defining a vacuum chamber and using a vacuum source to provide vacuum in the vacuum chamber. Sealing rollers and the adjustable edge seals define an opening in the vacuum chamber. An appropriate response curve from a plurality of response curves for different known print media are selected. A signal indicative of the vacuum level in the vacuum chamber is produced. The signal is compared to the response curve to produce an error signal indicating whether the position of the edge seals corresponds to the width of the print medium. | 12-03-2015 |
20150343803 | SYSTEM FOR APPLYING VACUUM FORCE ON WEB - Apparatus for causing a vacuum force to be applied across a width of a print medium as it moves through a printing system and for determining whether the edge seals are positioned correctly is disclosed. A vacuum chamber is connected to a vacuum source which provides vacuum to the vacuum chamber. Spaced sealing rollers and the edge seals define an opening in the vacuum chamber, wherein the print medium passes over the opening and is guided by the sealing rollers. A sensor measures a vacuum level in the vacuum chamber. A controller stores a plurality of response curves for different known print media, produces first and second signals indicative of an activation level of the vacuum source and the vacuum level in the vacuum chamber, and compares the first and second signal to appropriate response curves to produce an error signal indicating whether the edge seals are correctly positioned. | 12-03-2015 |
20150343804 | METHOD FOR GENERATING VACUUM RESPONSE CURVES - A method for generating a response curve for adjusting the positions of a pair of adjustable edge seals to the width of a print medium in a printing system is disclosed. The method comprises defining a vacuum chamber and using a vacuum source to provide vacuum in the vacuum chamber. Spaced sealing rollers and the edge seals define an opening in the vacuum chamber. Signals indicative of an activation level of the vacuum source or the vacuum level in the vacuum chamber are produced for the first position. The edge seals are moved to at least one new position. Signals indicative of the activation level of the vacuum source and the vacuum level in the vacuum chamber are produced for the new positions. A controller is used to produce a response curve using the first or second signals produced at the first and new positions. | 12-03-2015 |
20150343805 | SYSTEM FOR GENERATING VACUUM RESPONSE CURVES - A system for generating a response curve for adjusting the positions of a pair of adjustable edge seals to the width of a print medium in a printing system is disclosed. The system comprises a vacuum chamber connected to a vacuum source, which provides vacuum to the vacuum chamber. Spaced sealing rollers and edge seals define an opening in the vacuum chamber. A sensor measures a vacuum level in the vacuum chamber. A controller is used to produce signals indicative of an activation level or a vacuum level. Means for adjusting the position of the edge seals are used to reposition the edge seals to at least one new position. The controller produces signals indicative of an activation level or a vacuum level at the new positions. A response curve is produced using the signals produced at the first and new positions. | 12-03-2015 |
Wayne Young, Brewster, NY US
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20090105535 | Apparatus for applying surgical fasteners to body tissue - An apparatus is disclosed for endoscopic application of surgical staples adapted to attach surgical mesh to body tissue in laparoscopic hernia surgery. The apparatus includes a frame, and a generally elongated endoscopic section connected to the frame and extending distally therefrom. A staple storage cartridge is removably supported on a pivotal support system at the distal end portion of the endoscopic section with each staple being configured and adapted to attach the mesh to the body tissue. An elongated pusher system formed of several assembled components and extending from the frame to the endoscopic section is provided for individually advancing at least one staple at a time distally for positioning adjacent the surgical mesh and the body tissue. The pusher system also includes a trigger system to actuate the pusher. The trigger system is provided with perceptible tactile sensing means to indicate when the legs of the staple being advanced are exposed so as to be visible to the user for positioning and orientation purposes. Anvil means provides for individually closing each staple to encompass at least a portion of the surgical mesh and to penetrate the body tissue in a manner to attach the portion of the mesh to the body tissue. Projecting distally of the cartridge support system is a pair of legs which are dimensioned and configured to engage the staple during closure to prevent unwanted roll or deformation outside of the plane of the staple. | 04-23-2009 |
20090275980 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE FORMATION OF TISSUE FOLDS - A suture anchoring device includes a fastener body composed of a tube and a spool is mounted within the tube for rotation relative to the tube. Suture material is wrapped about the spool such that pulling of the suture material causes rotation of the spool within the tube. A one-way locking mechanism allows the spool to rotate freely in a first direction and prevents rotation in an opposite direction. A method for creating a tissue fold includes deploying a first suture anchoring device within the tissue with suture material extending proximally from the first suture anchoring device, deploying a second suture anchoring device within the tissue with a distal portion of the suture material extending between the first suture anchoring device and a proximal portion of the suture material extending proximally from the second suture anchoring device, and applying tension to the suture material to draw portions of the tissue together to form a tissue fold. | 11-05-2009 |
20090308908 | APPARATUS FOR APPLYING SURGICAL FASTENERS TO BODY TISSUE - An apparatus is disclosed for endoscopic application of surgical staples adapted to attach surgical mesh to body tissue in laparoscopic hernia surgery. The apparatus includes a frame, and a generally elongated endoscopic section connected to the frame and extending distally therefrom. A staple storage cartridge is removably supported on a pivotal support system at the distal end portion of the endoscopic section with each staple being configured and adapted to attach the mesh to the body tissue. An elongated pusher system formed of several assembled components and extending from the frame to the endoscopic section is provided for individually advancing at least one staple at a time distally for positioning adjacent the surgical mesh and the body tissue. The pusher system also includes a trigger system to actuate the pusher. The trigger system is provided with perceptible tactile sensing means to indicate when the legs of the staple being advanced are exposed so as to be visible to the user for positioning and orientation purposes. Anvil means provides for individually closing each staple to encompass at least a portion of the surgical mesh and to penetrate the body tissue in a manner to attach the portion of the mesh to the body tissue. Projecting distally of the cartridge support system is a pair of legs which are dimensioned and configured to engage the staple during closure to prevent unwanted roll or deformation outside of the plane of the staple. | 12-17-2009 |
20090314820 | APPARATUS FOR APPLYING SURGICAL FASTENERS TO BODY TISSUE - An apparatus is disclosed for endoscopic application of surgical staples adapted to attach surgical mesh to body tissue in laparoscopic hernia surgery. The apparatus includes a frame, and a generally elongated endoscopic section connected to the frame and extending distally therefrom. A staple storage cartridge is removably supported on a pivotal support system at the distal end portion of the endoscopic section with each staple being configured and adapted to attach the mesh to the body tissue. An elongated pusher system formed of several assembled components and extending from the frame to the endoscopic section is provided for individually advancing at least one staple at a time distally for positioning adjacent the surgical mesh and the body tissue. The pusher system also includes a trigger system to actuate the pusher. The trigger system is provided with perceptible tactile sensing means to indicate when the legs of the staple being advanced are exposed so as to be visible to the user for positioning and orientation purposes. Anvil means provides for individually closing each staple to encompass at least a portion of the surgical mesh and to penetrate the body tissue in a manner to attach the portion of the mesh to the body tissue. Projecting distally of the cartridge support system is a pair of legs which are dimensioned and configured to engage the staple during closure to prevent unwanted roll or deformation outside of the plane of the staple. | 12-24-2009 |
20150094709 | Electrosurgical Probes for Suction and Irrigation Systems - An electrosurgical probe for suction and irrigation systems is provided. The electrosurgical probe comprises an elongate tube with a probe tip and a probe handle. An unobstructed fluid communication path is defined by the probe handle and elongate tube. | 04-02-2015 |
Wayne P. Young, Brewster, NY US
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20100268178 | Surgical tissue collection bag - An improved surgical dilator extractor is introduced into the abdominal cavity through a trocar cannula and expanded, forming a tissue receiving space, at the distal end. The tissue receiving space is enlarged by passing a grasper through a lumen of the dilator extractor to interact with a guide surface on the interior of dilator extractor to expand a dilator portion having a single leaf beyond the natural resiliency of the leaf. The tissue being extracted is then manipulated into the space with the grasper. The tissue is then removed from the cavity by the surgeon applying a force onto the dilator extractor that insures the elongation of the tissue and temporarily dilates the entry wound to the extent necessary for the tissue to be removed. Alternative embodiments of the surgical dilator extractor and related instrument tool sets and methods for the use thereof also are disclosed. | 10-21-2010 |
20130274758 | SURGICAL TISSUE COLLECTION BAG - An improved surgical dilator extractor is introduced into the abdominal cavity through a trocar cannula and expanded, forming a tissue receiving space, at the distal end. The tissue receiving space is enlarged by passing a grasper through a lumen of the dilator extractor to interact with a guide surface on the interior of dilator extractor to expand a dilator portion having a single leaf beyond the natural resiliency of the leaf. The tissue being extracted is then manipulated into the space with the grasper. The tissue is then removed from the cavity by the surgeon applying a force onto the dilator extractor that insures the elongation of the tissue and temporarily dilates the entry wound to the extent necessary for the tissue to be removed. Alternative embodiments of the surgical dilator extractor and related instrument tool sets and methods for the use thereof also are disclosed. | 10-17-2013 |
Wei Young, Long Island City, NY US
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20090116230 | Dual light source utility light - A portable utility light has a housing with a power source, two elongated extensions extending from the housing, each extension having a lighting element to radiate light independently than the other extension, whereby the lighting elements can be independently positionable to aim radiated light into different regions of space. | 05-07-2009 |
William T. Young, Elmira, NY US
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20100285691 | MODULAR NUT ASSEMBLY - A modular nut assembly includes a substantially cylindrical body portion having a threaded interior surface and an exterior surface. The exterior surface includes a first portion configured for engagement by a mechanical tool and a second portion. A textured ring is configured for engagement by a hand of a user, wherein the second portion is configured to receive the textured ring. | 11-11-2010 |
20120142215 | MODULAR NUT ASSEMBLY - A modular nut assembly includes a substantially cylindrical body portion having a threaded interior surface and an exterior surface. The exterior surface includes a first portion configured for engagement by a mechanical tool and a second portion. A textured ring is configured for engagement by a hand of a user, wherein the second portion is configured to receive the textured ring. | 06-07-2012 |