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20120004804 | Apparatus, system and method utilizing aperiodic nonrandom triggers for vehicular telematics data queries - A vehicular telemetry apparatus, operable to initiate a telemetry processing operation in response to an aperiodic, nonrandom trigger signal cued by a sensed, operationally-variable vehicular condition. A trigger unit provides the trigger signal which in turn switches the telemetry apparatus from a resource-conserving idle state to a state in which a session is initiated, so that operationally salient variations in information on changes in vehicle sensor data are detected and processed. | 01-05-2012 |
20130002415 | Vehicular telematics device with voltage sensor-predicated GPS reciever activation - A vehicle-status-evaluating device is operable to distinguishably sense between inactive-vehicle and active-vehicle states and includes a power-switch operable to selectively power-up an associated vehicular device in response to a vehicle-status-evaluating device sensed active-vehicle state. An on-board, battery-powered telematics device, a telematics system, and a telematics display and a related method are included. | 01-03-2013 |
20130289837 | Reversing vehicle remote telematics detection - A device comprising a processor that detects an autonomously sensed change in a vehicle's operational state from an initial state characterized by a sensed vehicle speed equal to about 0; to an immediately succeeding vehicle state characterized by sensed vehicle speed being greater than about 0 and, verification from a reverse operating mode sensor that longitudinal vehicle speed is in a reverse direction; and presumptively signals the thusly detected change of vehicle operational state as an instance of reverse operation of the associated vehicle. | 10-31-2013 |
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20100318826 | Changing Power States Of Data-Handling Devices To Meet Redundancy Criterion - A computer system provides for changing the power states of data-handling devices in response to a detection of a change in the redundancy associated with energy-transfer devices. | 12-16-2010 |
20110029693 | RESERVING PCI MEMORY SPACE FOR PCI DEVICES - Embodiments include methods, apparatus, and systems for reserving memory space for Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) devices. One embodiment includes a method that determines peripheral devices that are connected to a host computer through a PCI switch or PCI bridge and then presents virtual devices as being connected to the PCI switch or PCI bridge. Bus numbers and memory are reserved for the virtual devices and assigned to PCI devices that are hot plugged to the host computer. | 02-03-2011 |
20120123597 | ENCLOSURE AIRFLOW CONTROLLER - A system and method for controlling airflow in a computer system enclosure are described herein. A computer system includes an enclosure and an airflow controller. The enclosure is configured to contain a plurality of compute nodes. The airflow controller configured to control a flow of air provided to each of the plurality of compute nodes. The airflow controller is configured to receive unsolicited requests for airflow from each of the plurality of compute nodes. The airflow controller is further configured to control airflow provided to a given compute node based on the unsolicited airflow requests received from a subset of the compute nodes, including the given node. The subset of the compute nodes is assigned to a same airflow zone by the airflow controller. | 05-17-2012 |
20120124246 | SELECTIVELY HIDING AN INTERFACE CONTROLLER FROM AN OPERATING SYSTEM - A method and other embodiments associated with an interface controller ( | 05-17-2012 |
20120131249 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AN INTERPOSER BOARD - In accordance with at least some embodiments, a system ( | 05-24-2012 |
20140351470 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AN INTERPOSER BOARD - In accordance with at least some embodiments, a system includes an aggregator backplane coupled to a plurality of fans and power supplies and configured to consolidate control and monitoring for the plurality of fans and power supplies. The system also includes a plurality of compute nodes coupled to the aggregator backplane, wherein each compute node selectively communicates with the aggregator backplane via a corresponding interposer board. Each interposer board is configured to translate information passed between its corresponding compute node and the aggregator backplane. | 11-27-2014 |
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20120150228 | Spinous Process Fusion Devices and Methods Thereof - The present disclosure generally relates to a device for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the present disclosure relates to spinous process fusion devices that distract and immobilize the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae. | 06-14-2012 |
20140081331 | Spinous Process Fixation System and Methods Thereof - An implantable device may comprise a barrel, the barrel having an upper portion and a lower portion. The barrel may be configured to transition from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height. The implantable device may further include an actuator assembly disposed in the barrel, the actuator assembly comprising a front ramped actuator in engagement with the barrel, a rear ramped actuator in engagement with the barrel, and a central screw that extends from the rear ramped actuator through the front ramped actuator. The implantable device may further comprise a first plate and a second plate. | 03-20-2014 |
20150018887 | Spinous Process Fusion Devices and Methods Thereof - Devices and methods for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae using adjacent spinous processes. The method includes positioning a spinous process fusion device in an interspinous space between adjacent spinous processes including a rod and a first wing, and attaching a second wing to the rod, for example, using a ratcheting mechanism. | 01-15-2015 |
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20100050120 | User Interface for Selecting Options - Icons can be combined to form toolbars such as those appearing on computer desktops and within application windows such as web browsers. Small icons are desired because desktop real estate is expensive. Small icons can be difficult to select or open because it can be hard to confirm which icon is indicated. An icon is indicated when the desktop cursor hovers over it. Altering the indicated icon provides good user feedback. Icons can be changed varying their size. Non-indicated icons can revert to a minimum size while an indicated one grows to a maximum size. Different images can be displayed for different sized icons, producing a more pleasing appearance. Alternatively, icons can be presented as display images produced by morphing two images together using morphing functions and icon weights. Morphing includes growing and shrinking as well as color changes, animating, and so forth. | 02-25-2010 |
20120027256 | Automatic Media Sharing Via Shutter Click - A computer-implemented method for automatically sharing media between users is provided. Collections of images are received from different users, where each collection is associated with a particular user and the users may be associated with each other. The collections are grouped into one or more albums based on the content of the images in the collection, where each album is associated with a particular user. The albums from the different users are grouped into one or more event groups based on the content of the albums. The event groups are then shared automatically, without user intervention, between the different users based on their associations with each other and their individual sharing preferences. | 02-02-2012 |
20120314917 | Automatic Media Sharing Via Shutter Click - A computer-implemented method for automatically sharing media between users is provided. A first image is received depicting a scene with one or more persons. Face detection information is identified for each person in the first image. Identification information for each face detected is obtained without user intervention. The face detection information and the identification information are associated with the first image. The first image including the associated face detection information and identification information is sent to a server hosting a media sharing service. An access link to an event group is received. The event group includes an album of the first image and a first collection of images that share a set of common features with the first image. | 12-13-2012 |
20130262247 | FACILITATING CLIENT-SIDE MANAGEMENT OF ONLINE ADVERTISING INFORMATION, SUCH AS ADVERTISING ACCOUNT INFORMATION - A client-side editing application allows advertisers and/or customer service representatives to easily and efficiently view, navigate, and edit ad accounts, even those with large numbers of campaigns, ad_groups, keywords and ad creatives. Information viewable in a user interface screen may be limited in scope by a node selection of a hierarchical tree representation of ad account information and limited in type by a tab selection. Ad information, represented in table rows, may be cut, copied and/or moved among different ad group and ad campaigns. | 10-03-2013 |
20140304269 | AUTOMATIC MEDIA SHARING VIA SHUTTER CLICK - A computer-implemented method for automatically sharing media between users is provided. A first image is received depicting a scene with one or more persons. Face detection information is identified for each person in the first image. Identification information for each face detected is obtained without user intervention. The face detection information and the identification information are associated with the first image. The first image including the associated face detection information and identification information is sent to a server hosting a media sharing service. An access link to an event group is received. The event group includes an album of the first image and a first collection of images that share a set of common features with the first image. | 10-09-2014 |
20140359510 | Interactive Digital Map on a Portable Device - A digital map of a geographic area is displayed in a map sheet in a software application executing on a portable device. Several individually selectable location indicators are displayed over the digital map in the map sheet. In response to a first one of the several location indicators being selected on the map sheet, an informational sheet related to the selected location indicator is generated, where the informational sheet occludes a portion of the map sheet. In response to a gesture applied to the informational sheet, (a) a selection of a second one of the several location indicators is automatically indicated on the map sheet, and (b) the informational sheet is updated to display information related to the newly selected location indicator. | 12-04-2014 |
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20090060442 | Junction box housings for surface inlaid fibre optic network installations - A system for protecting buried optic fibre nodes which permits surface inlay installation of cable without the need to expose free ends of the cable for threading through any apertures, includes a protective housing composed of spaced apart panels which define an interior space. The panels open to expose the interior for installation of a length of cable therein. An insert fits within the space, which includes a channel which is exposed when the panels open for insertion of a cable. The insert includes a void to receive a cable junction box. A removable protective outer casing may be provided, either in the form of a pair of outer walls with a removable cap or base, or a can-like container having a removable top and two or more opposed slots communicating with the upper rim of the container. The housing fits within the container, with the cable entering and exiting through the slots, which also permit a saw cut to pass through the slots to facilitate installation of the system. The system also includes a pre-assembled cable network including nodes, cable and housings that may be buried within trenches cut into a surface. | 03-05-2009 |
20100086254 | FIBER OPTIC NETWORK INSTALLATION - A fibre optic network system for a multi-staged installation to a plurality of present and future user locations includes an aggregation point, a trunk line with a plurality of optic fibre cables leading from the aggregation point and at least one branch junction location to serve a future cable user. The trunk line includes at least one dark cable having a free end for removal from the branch junction location. The trunk line includes a trunk conduit having opposing side walls defining an interior space between the side walls for housing the cables. The conduit is configured to permit withdrawal of the length of dark cable from the conduit at a stage subsequent to installation of the trunk line to form a branch leading to the future user location. The dark cable stored within the interior of the conduit has sufficient length to reach the location of the future user. | 04-08-2010 |
20130044990 | DUCT SYSTEM FOR FIBRE OPTIC COMPONENTS - A conduit for housing an optical waveguide is described comprising a rectangular cross-sectional exterior configuration and a cylindrical or semi-cylindrical interior bore. Also described is a method of installing a fibre optic conduit system, including forming a bundle of said conduits arranged as a stack one conduit in width, and forming a trunk line and at least one branch line. Also disclosed is a node housing for an optical waveguide network and a junction protector for an optical waveguide network installation comprising a hollow structure configured to retain a plurality of waveguide conduits, said protector comprising a trunk portion having open ends to receive first and second waveguide conduits, and a branch portion having an open end to receive a third wave guide conduit. | 02-21-2013 |
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20090099235 | Pyrazolopyrrolidines as Inhibitors of Gamma Secretase - The invention provides compounds of Formula I | 04-16-2009 |
20090270367 | SUBSTITUTED HYDROXYETHYLAMINE ASPARTYL PROTEASE INHIBITORS - The invention relates to novel compounds and also to methods of treating at least one disease, disorder, or condition associated with amyloidosis using such compounds. Amyloidosis refers to a collection of diseases, disorders, and conditions associated with abnormal deposition of A-beta protein. | 10-29-2009 |
20100081680 | N-SULFONAMIDO POLYCYCLIC PYRAZOLYL COMPOUNDS - The current invention provides compounds having a structure according to Formulae 1, 2, 3, and 4: | 04-01-2010 |
20100280066 | ACYLATED AMINO ACID AMIDYL PYRAZOLES AND RELATED COMPOUNDS - This invention is directed to acylated amino acid amidyl pyrazoles and related compounds of Formula I. The invention is also directed to a pharmaceutical formation comprising such compound or in a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form thereof. The invention is further directed to a method for inhibiting β-amyloid peptide release and/or synthesis, a method for inhibiting γ-secretase activity, and a method for treating neurological disorders associated with β-amyloid peptide production. The method comprises administering to a host a pharmaceutical formulation comprising an effective amount of a compound of Formula I. The compounds of Formula I are useful in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. | 11-04-2010 |
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20110313752 | ELECTRONIC DATA STORE - An apparatus and method of providing conditional access to an electronic data store including a storage controller and a data storage resource. The method includes receiving, at the storage controller, a network request for access to the data storage resource from a client, the request including at least one required parameter defining the requested connection, obtaining information on the performance of the data storage resource, determining, based upon the information, whether a) the data storage resource can meet the or each required parameter of the request; and b) meeting the or each required parameter of the request will not violate any previously agreed parameters defining existing connections on the data storage resource; and denying the request if at least one of a) and b) are determined to be negative. | 12-22-2011 |
20110314087 | COMMUNICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method of, and apparatus for, network communication between a client computer initiator and a target data store. The method includes requesting, by the initiator, a data transfer session between the initiator and the target over a network. The request specifies quality of service parameters for the data transfer session. The method further includes receiving, from the target, a response accepting or denying the data transfer session based on the quality of service parameters; and establishing the data transfer session between the initiator and the target if the request is accepted. An advantage in communicating QoS requirements automatically on a per session basis between a client computer initiator and a target data storage resource is that QoS guarantees can be improved because the QoS determination can be carried out at the time the data transfer session is required. This enables the current access patterns on the storage resource to be monitored and an accurate determination regarding whether the QoS parameters of a desired data transfer session can be met. | 12-22-2011 |
20110314232 | ELECTRONIC DATA STORE - A method of, and apparatus for, predicting the performance of a data storage resource forming part of a networked electronic data store. The method includes representing the data storage resource as a plurality of separate virtual storage components, each virtual storage component representing a part of the data storage resource and having at least one operational state selectable from a pool of operational states. The method further includes obtaining resource profile data from the data storage resource, and modelling the performance of the data storage resource by assigning, from the pool, an operational state to each virtual storage component to fit the resource profile data. By providing such a method, the data storage resource can be represented as a collection of virtual storage components, each having a dynamically-assignable operational state. This enables the modelling of the performance of the data storage resource to be simplified significantly because each virtual storage component can only have a finite number of operational states, simplifying the modelling of access patterns on, and interactions between, the virtual storage components. | 12-22-2011 |
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20110178790 | ELECTRONIC DATA STORE - An apparatus and method of providing conditional access to an electronic data store including a storage controller and a data storage resource. The method includes receiving, at the storage controller, a network request for access to the data storage resource from a client, the request including at least one required parameter defining the requested connection, obtaining information on the performance of the data storage resource, determining, based upon the information, whether a) the data storage resource can meet the or each required parameter of the request; and b) meeting the or each required parameter of the request will not violate any previously agreed parameters defining existing connections on the data storage resource; and denying the request if at least one of a) and b) are determined to be negative. | 07-21-2011 |
20110179109 | COMMUNICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method of, and apparatus for, network communication between a client computer initiator and a target data store. The method includes requesting, by the initiator, a data transfer session between the initiator and the target over a network. The request specifies quality of service parameters for the data transfer session. The method further includes receiving, from the target, a response accepting or denying the data transfer session based on the quality of service parameters; and establishing the data transfer session between the initiator and the target if the request is accepted. An advantage in communicating QoS requirements automatically on a per session basis between a client computer initiator and a target data storage resource is that QoS guarantees can be improved because the QoS determination can be carried out at the time the data transfer session is required. This enables the current access patterns on the storage resource to be monitored and an accurate determination regarding whether the QoS parameters of a desired data transfer session can be met. | 07-21-2011 |
20110179233 | ELECTRONIC DATA STORE - A method of, and apparatus for, predicting the performance of a data storage resource forming part of a networked electronic data store. The method includes representing the data storage resource as a plurality of separate virtual storage components, each virtual storage component representing a part of the data storage resource and having at least one operational state selectable from a pool of operational states. The method further includes obtaining resource profile data from the data storage resource, and modelling the performance of the data storage resource by assigning, from the pool, an operational state to each virtual storage component to fit the resource profile data. By providing such a method, the data storage resource can be represented as a collection of virtual storage components, each having a dynamically-assignable operational state. This enables the modelling of the performance of the data storage resource to be simplified significantly because each virtual storage component can only have a finite number of operational states, simplifying the modelling of access patterns on, and interactions between, the virtual storage components. | 07-21-2011 |
20130141382 | Touch Sensor With Force Sensing - In one embodiment, a touch sensor includes a panel, a plurality of sense electrodes underlying the panel, a plane of known potential underlying the plurality of sense electrodes, and a controller communicatively coupled to the plurality of sense electrodes. The controller is configured to determine whether an object has pressed the panel by: measuring capacitances at each of a plurality of sense electrodes across the panel, the capacitances associated with a distance between the plurality of sense electrodes and the plane of known potential, comparing the measured capacitances across the panel with one or more criteria associated with a deformation of the panel, and determining, based on the comparison, whether an object has pressed the panel. | 06-06-2013 |
20130147752 | Touch Sensor With Adaptive Touch Detection Thresholding - In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, by a controller coupled to a touch sensor, a plurality of signals from a plurality of sense electrodes, the plurality of signals indicative of an amount of capacitance between the touch sensor and an external object. The method further includes accessing a stored threshold value, determining a strength of a charge return path between the touch sensor and a ground, and adjusting the stored threshold value based on the determined strength of the charge return path. The threshold value indicates a threshold magnitude of the signals from the plurality of sense electrodes to process as a touch by the external object. | 06-13-2013 |
20130162583 | Enhanced Touch Detection Methods - In one embodiment, a method includes sending a first set of signals to a first set of lines of a touch sensor. The method also includes receiving a second set of signals on a second set of lines of the touch sensor in response to sending the first set of signals. The second set of lines are capacitively coupled to the first set of lines. The method includes sending a third set of signals and receiving a fourth set of signals. The fourth set of signals is capacitively generated based on the third set of signals. The method also includes determining a fifth set of signals by compensating the second set of signals based on the fourth set of signals and determining whether a touch occurred based on the fifth set of signals. | 06-27-2013 |
20140253488 | Touch Panel Deformation Compensation - In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, from a touch sensor of a device, one or more signals corresponding to touch or proximity inputs within a touch-sensitive area of the touch sensor. The touch sensor comprising one or more nodes. The method also includes applying an offset to one or more of the signals. The offset corresponding to a variation in a distance between a touch panel and a ground plane or display of the device. The method also includes determining whether a touch input to the touch sensor has occurred based at least in part on the signals and the offset as applied. | 09-11-2014 |
20140375592 | Method of Compensating for Retransmission Effects in a Touch Sensor - In one embodiment, a method of compensating for retransmission effects in a touch sensor includes, in response to measuring a touch input on a display, generating a first matrix comprising a plurality of first measurements associated with a plurality of capacitive nodes of a touch sensor. The method also includes estimating an amount of retransmission associated with the touch input by generating a first vector comprising one or more second measurements associated with one or more first electrode lines of the touch sensor, generating a second vector comprising one or more third measurements associated with one or more second electrode lines of the touch sensor, and calculating an outer product of the first and second vectors. The method includes generating a revised indication of the touch input based on the first matrix and the estimated amount of retransmission | 12-25-2014 |
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20100119796 | Anticorrosive Nanocomposite Coating Material, and a Preparation Process Thereof - The invention relates to an anticorrosive nanocomposite coating material that comprises polyurea, organophilic clay and suitable additives, and is useful for preparing a polyurea/clay nanocomposites; whereby said nanocomposite coating material is coated on a substrate to greatly decrease the corrosion rate of the substrate; wherein said polyurea is combined from an amino terminated compounds and a isocyanate compound. The invention also provides a process for preparing said nanocomposite coating material, said process comprising: mixing homogeneously said amino terminated compound and an organophilic clay, followed by mixing homogeneously with isocyanate compound and suitable additives at a proper ratio, wherein, after a polymerization reaction, said organophilic clay can achieve a nano-scale dispersion extent, thereby obtaining said anticorrosive nanocomposite coating material. | 05-13-2010 |
20100305235 | Anticorrosive Nanocomposite Coating Material, and a Preparation Process Thereof - The invention relates to an anticorrosive nanocomposite coating material that comprises polyurea, organophilic clay and suitable additives, and is useful for preparing a polyurea/clay nanocomposites; whereby said nanocomposite coating material is coated on a substrate to greatly decrease the corrosion rate of the substrate; wherein said polyurea is combined from an amino terminated compounds and a isocyanate compound. The invention also provides a process for preparing said nanocomposite coating material, said process comprising: mixing homogeneously said amino terminated compound and an organophilic clay, followed by mixing homogeneously with isocyanate compound and suitable additives at a proper ratio, wherein, after a polymerization reaction, said organophilic clay can achieve a nano-scale dispersion extent, thereby obtaining said anticorrosive nanocomposite coating material. | 12-02-2010 |
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20090023798 | THIOHYDROXAMATES AS INHIBITORS OF HISTONE DEACETYLASE - Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which inhibit the activity of histone deacetylase. Also described herein are methods of using such HDAC inhibitors, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating diseases or conditions that would benefit from inhibition of HDAC activity. | 01-22-2009 |
20090197853 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS OF TREATING CANCER - The present disclosure involves the use of metal-containing texaphyrins and zinc (II) reagents for the treatment of tumors, atheromas and other neoplastic tissue. The present application demonstrates increased oxidative stress, alterations in zinc homeostasis, cell cycle arrest, and apoptosis of cancer cells in the presence of texaphyrins and/or zinc. One aspect is to monitor oxidative stress and/or alterations in zinc homeostasis in target cells prior to and/or after treatment with metal-containing texaphyrins and/or zinc (II) reagents as a predictor for treatment efficacy. The present disclosure provides molecular basis for the cell cycle arrest and apoptosis on cancer cells in the presence of texaphyrins and zinc. Another aspect is to monitor different genes involved in response to treatment with texaphyrins and zinc prior to and/or after treatment as predictors for treatment efficacy. | 08-06-2009 |
20090209509 | WATER-SOLUBLE ZINC IONOPHORES, ZINC CHELATORS, AND/OR ZINC COMPLEXES AND USE FOR TREATING CANCER - Disclosed herein are novel zinc ionophores, zinc chelators and/or zinc complexes with enhanced aqueous solubility. Methods of treating cancer using at least one zinc ionophore and/or zinc chelator are also disclosed. Also disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating cancer with combination therapy using at least one texaphyrin metal complex and at least one zinc ionophore or the respective pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives or salts thereof. | 08-20-2009 |
20110034431 | WATER-SOLUBLE ZINC IONOPHORES, ZINC CHELATORS, AND/OR ZINC COMPLEXES AND USE FOR TREATING CANCER - Disclosed herein are novel zinc ionophores, zinc chelators and/or zinc complexes with enhanced aqueous solubility. Methods of treating cancer using at least one zinc ionophore and/or zinc chelator are also disclosed. Also disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating cancer with combination therapy using at least one texaphyrin metal complex and at least one zinc ionophore or the respective pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives or salts thereof. | 02-10-2011 |
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20090308890 | Fluid dispenser - A fluid dispenser is disclosed having a storage chamber for storing a liquid, a collection assembly for collecting a portion of liquid, a pump assembly, and a tube extending from within the storage chamber to within the collection chamber through which the portion of liquid is pumped into the collection assembly. The pump assembly includes one or more pump actuators, and the fluid dispenser may have multiple storage chambers, each having a corresponding tube. In addition, the fluid dispenser may have multiple collection chambers. The pump actuators may be, for example, a flexible diaphragm or a trigger-actuated pump mounted on the side of the fluid dispenser The pump mechanism may be incorporated into the capillary, and it may be, for example, a piston pump or any other type of pump known in the art. | 12-17-2009 |
20110017045 | PORTABLE DRUM - A portable drum that includes a drum head and a detachable drum shell, where the drum head may include an upper drum head and a detachable lower drum head and the drum shell may include one or more detachable sections. Once assembled, the upper drum head, the detachable lower drum head, and the sections of the drum shell may be held in place by a tensioning system that may include vertical straps and a waist belt strap. The portable drum may be disassembled and placed in a travel mode by nesting the sections of the drum shell in the lower drum head, and then placing the lower drum head into the upper drum head. | 01-27-2011 |
20110023685 | PORTABLE DRUM - A portable drum that includes a drum head and a detachable dram shell, where the drum head may include an upper drum head and a detachable lower dram head and the dram shell may include one or more detachable sections. Once assembled, the upper drum head, the detachable lower dram head, and the sections of the dram shell may be held in place by a tensioning system that may include vertical straps and a waist belt strap. The portable dram may be disassembled and placed in a travel mode by nesting the sections of the dram shell in the lower dram head, and then placing the lower dram head into the upper dram head. | 02-03-2011 |
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20120167844 | CYLINDER BLOCK - A cylinder block is provided. The cylinder block includes a cylinder, two crankshaft supports at a bottom of the cylinder block, a cylinder head engaging surface at a top of the cylinder block, and first and second exterior sidewalls, the first exterior sidewall extending from the cylinder head engaging surface to a first structural frame engaging surface positioned above a centerline of the two crankshaft supports. | 07-05-2012 |
20120167851 | CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY - A cylinder block assembly is provided. In one example, the cylinder block assembly includes a crankshaft support with a single structural frame attachment feature. The single structural frame attachment feature may reduce stress within the cylinder block assembly. | 07-05-2012 |
20120167852 | CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY - A cylinder block assembly is provided. The cylinder block assembly includes a cylinder block including a cylinder, two crankshaft supports at a bottom of the cylinder block, first and second cylinder block exterior sidewalls ending above a centerline of the two crankshaft supports. The cylinder block assembly further includes a structural frame coupled to the cylinder block, the structural frame including first and second structural frame exterior sidewalls extending above the centerline of the two crankshaft supports and coupled to the first and second cylinder block exterior sidewalls. | 07-05-2012 |
20120167853 | STRUCTURAL FRAME - A structural frame is provided. The structural frame includes a bottom surface, first and second cylinder block sidewall engaging surfaces, the first and second cylinder block sidewall engaging surfaces positioned above the bottom surface at a height that is above a centerline of a crankshaft support included in a cylinder block when the structural frame is coupled to the cylinder block. | 07-05-2012 |
20120167854 | CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY - A cylinder block including a cylinder and two crankshaft supports at a bottom of the cylinder block is described. The cylinder block may be coupled to a structural frame such that the cylinder block is lubricated through the structural frame. The cylinder block may reduce vehicle weight and cost. | 07-05-2012 |
20120167855 | CYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLY - A structural frame is provided herein. The structural frame may provide a lubrication passage that feeds a lubricant to a cylinder block. The structural frame may increase cylinder block strength while allowing a cylinder block to be constructed of less material. | 07-05-2012 |
20130167785 | OIL COOLER - An assembly is provided herein. The assembly includes a cylinder block and a cooler coupled to the cylinder block positioned in a valley between two cylinder banks, the cooler including a lubricant passage having a first section configured to flow lubricant in an opposing direction to the flow of lubricant through a second section, the first and second sections each extending longitudinally from a first peripheral cylinder to a second peripheral cylinder in one of the cylinder banks. | 07-04-2013 |
20150047583 | OIL COOLER - An assembly is provided herein. The assembly includes a cylinder block and a cooler coupled to the cylinder block positioned in a valley between two cylinder banks, the cooler including a lubricant passage having a first section configured to flow lubricant in an opposing direction to the flow of lubricant through a second section, the first and second sections each extending longitudinally from a first peripheral cylinder to a second peripheral cylinder in one of the cylinder banks. | 02-19-2015 |
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20080245544 | Control module housing - A housing unit for securing electronics of a control module to a vehicle may include a housing and at least two connection members. The connection members connected to the housing may be adapted to engage an adaptor member (e.g., bracket) configured to be secured to a vehicle. The connection members may include at least one connection member configured to hook into the adaptor member and at least one connection member configured to snap into the adaptor member. Protrusion(s) may be included on the connection member(s) and be configured to contact the adaptor member to substantially eliminate transverse movement of the housing. The protrusion(s) may be crush-rib(s). The housing may include features to position, support, and minimize vibration of the electronics, where the electronics maybe disposed on a printed circuit board (PCB). | 10-09-2008 |
20130142504 | TWO PART CAMERA MODULE - Described herein is a two part camera module. A first part includes a lens assembly, a lens assembly holder, a printed circuit board (PCB) with an image capture device and a terminal block. The second part includes mounting elements, a connector shroud, an endcap, and an o-ring. The first part and the second part are configured to interconnect using a snap assembly. The first part is universal for all device applications and the second part is adaptable/interchangeable for each device application. | 06-06-2013 |
20130142505 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CAMERA MODULE ALIGNMENT - Described herein is a system and method for camera module alignment. A camera module comprises a terminal block and an endcap with a connector shroud. The terminal block includes flexible terminal legs connected to a circuit board and terminal pins for connection with an external connector through the connector shroud. The terminal block includes alignment ribs and an endcap includes alignment pockets. Placement of the alignment ribs into the alignment pockets flexes the flexible terminal legs, moves the terminal block across the circuit board surface and aligns the terminal pins for connection with the external connector through the connector shroud. | 06-06-2013 |
20140062271 | VIBRATION REDUCTION RIB - A method and apparatus for connecting a housing unit for an electronics module to an adapter member are disclosed. The method includes providing a housing with a first connection member and a second connection member, wherein the first connection member includes a flex rib and an abuse protection rib, attaching the first connection member to an adapter member, pivoting the housing on the first connection member to allow the second connection member to swing into position, and snapping the second connection member into the adapter member at an adapter member opening. | 03-06-2014 |
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20100105726 | IMIDAZOLE DERIVATIVES THAT INDUCE APOPTOSIS AND THEIR THERAPEUTIC USES - The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising compound for induction of apoptosis, a method for inducing cancer cell apoptosis, a method to suppress lymphocyte activation, a method to improve intracellular trafficking of misfolded mutants and a screening method to identify additional compounds useful for inducing apoptosis, and more specifically, it relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising imidazole derivatives as active gradients for induction of apoptosis to treat various diseases including cancers and immune-related diseases, the method of inducing apoptosis by treating cancer cells with the said pharmaceutical composition, the method of inactivating human lymphocytes by treating lymphocytes with the said pharmaceutical composition, the method of improving intracellular trafficking of misfolded mutants by treating cells containing the mutants with the said pharmaceutical composition, and the screening method for identifying additional compound useful for inducing apoptosis, wherein cells are incubated with the said pharmaceutical composition and detected. | 04-29-2010 |
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20080253856 | TRACK SLOT FASTENER - A fastener assembly secures loads to a track in a truck bed and is retainable within a track slot of the track. The fastener assembly may include a retainer adapted to fit at least partly within a track slot and a rotatable handle operating on the retainer, the rotatable handle being rotatable between at least an engagement position and a release position. A pressure applicator is positioned between the track and the rotatable handle, the pressure applicator having a bottom surface for applying a pressure on a top surface of the track in response to the position of the rotatable handle. The pressure applicator includes at least one projection projecting from an interior region of the bottom surface and adapted to engage a positioning scallop of the track. | 10-16-2008 |
20080279649 | Track slot fastener - A slidably retainable fastener assembly for securing loads to a track is provided with a retainer adapted to fit at least partly within a track slot and a member operating on the retainer, the member being positionable in at least a first position and a second position. When the member is positioned in the first position, the member causes the retainer to disengage the track slot thereby allowing the fastener to be movable within the track slot, and when the member is positioned in the second position, the member causes the retainer to engage the track slot thereby causing the fastener to remain stationary within the track slot. | 11-13-2008 |
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20130216326 | TRACK SYSTEM - A fastener assembly secures loads to a track in a truck bed and is retainable within a track slot of the track. The fastener assembly may include a retainer adapted to fit at least partly within a track slot and a handle operating on the retainer, the handle being moveable between at least an engagement position and a release position. A pressure applicator is positioned between the track and the handle, the pressure applicator having a bottom surface for applying a pressure on a top surface of the track in response to the position of the handle. The pressure applicator includes at least one projection projecting from the bottom surface and adapted to engage a positioning cutout of the track. | 08-22-2013 |