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20130010296 | MULTI-ANALYZER ANGLE SPECTROSCOPIC ELLIPSOMETRY - Ellipsometry systems and ellipsometry data collection methods with improved stabilities are disclosed. In accordance with the present disclosure, multiple predetermined, discrete analyzer angles are utilized to collect ellipsometry data for a single measurement, and data regression is performed based on the ellipsometry data collected at these predetermined, discrete analyzer angles. Utilizing multiple discrete analyzer angles for a single measurement improves the stability of the ellipsometry system. | 01-10-2013 |
20130010311 | ATMOSPHERIC MOLECULAR CONTAMINATION CONTROL WITH LOCAL PURGING - A local purging tool for purging a portion of a surface of a wafer with purging gas is disclosed. The purging tool includes a purging chamber configured to contain purging gas within a cavity of the purging chamber, a permeable portion of a surface of the purging chamber configured to diffuse purging gas from the cavity of the chamber to a portion of a surface of a wafer, and an aperture configured to transmit illumination received from an illumination source to a measurement location of the portion of the surface of the wafer and further configured to transmit illumination reflected from the measurement location to a detector. | 01-10-2013 |
20130132021 | Spectral Matching Based Calibration - Methods and systems for calibrating system parameter values of a target inspection system are presented. Spectral Error Based Calibration (SEBC) increases consistency among inspection systems by minimizing differences in the spectral error among different inspection systems for a given specimen or set of specimens. The system parameter values are determined such that differences between a spectral error associated with a measurement of a specimen by the target inspection system and a spectral error associated with a measurement of the same specimen by a reference inspection system are minimized. In some examples, system parameter values are calibrated without modifying specimen parameters. Small inaccuracies in specimen parameter values have little effect on the calibration because the target system and the reference system both measure the same specimen or set of specimens. By performing SEBC over a set of specimens, the resulting calibration is robust to a wide range of specimens under test. | 05-23-2013 |
20140340682 | METROLOGY SYSTEM CALIBRATION REFINEMENT - Methods and systems for matching measurement spectra across one or more optical metrology systems are presented. The values of one or more system parameters used to determine the spectral response of a specimen to a measurement performed by a target metrology system are optimized. The system parameter values are optimized such that differences between measurement spectra generated by a reference system and the target system are minimized for measurements of the same metrology targets. Methods and systems for matching spectral errors across one or more optical metrology systems are also presented. A trusted metrology system measures the value of at least one specimen parameter to minimize model errors introduced by differing measurement conditions present at the time of measurement by the reference and target metrology systems. Methods and systems for parameter optimization based on low-order response surfaces are presented to reduce the compute time required to refine system calibration parameters. | 11-20-2014 |
20150029494 | Atmospheric Molecular Contamination Control with Local Purging - A local purging tool for purging a portion of a surface of a wafer with purging gas is disclosed. The purging tool includes a purging chamber configured to contain purging gas within a cavity of the purging chamber, a permeable portion of a surface of the purging chamber configured to diffuse purging gas from the cavity of the chamber to a portion of a surface of a wafer, and an aperture configured to transmit illumination received from an illumination source to a measurement location of the portion of the surface of the wafer and further configured to transmit illumination reflected from the measurement location to a detector. | 01-29-2015 |
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20090098575 | The Human E3alpha Ubiquitin Ligase Family - The present invention relates to a novel polypeptide encoding a protein which is the full length human ortholog of E3α ubiquitin ligase. The invention also relates to vector, host cells, antibodies and recombinant methods for producing the polypeptide. In addition, the invention discloses therapeutic, diagnostic and research utilities for these and related products. | 04-16-2009 |
20100297668 | HUMAN E3ALPHA UBIQUITIN LIGASE FAMILY - The present invention relates to a novel polypeptide encoding a protein which is the full length human ortholog of E3α ubiquitin ligase. The invention also relates to vector, host cells, antibodies and recombinant methods for producing the polypeptide. In addition, the invention discloses therapeutic, diagnostic and research utilities for these and related products. | 11-25-2010 |
20110274681 | HUMAN E3ALPHA UBIQUITIN LIGASE FAMILY - The present invention relates to a novel polypeptide encoding a protein which is the full length human ortholog of E3α ubiquitin ligase. The invention also relates to vector, host cells, antibodies and recombinant methods for producing the polypeptide. In addition, the invention discloses therapeutic, diagnostic and research utilities for these and related products. | 11-10-2011 |
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20090234106 | ANTI-ACTIVIN A ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - The disclosure provides compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-activin A binding proteins, including antibodies. In particular embodiments, the disclosure provides fully human, humanized, and chimeric anti-activin A antibodies that bind human activin A, activin A-binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and activin A-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Other embodiments provide nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having activin A-related disorders or conditions including cachexia related to gonadal cancer, other cancers, rheumatoid arthritis, and other diseases. | 09-17-2009 |
20110183897 | VARIANT ACTIVIN RECEPTOR POLYPEPTIDES - The present invention provides variant activin IIB soluble receptor polypeptides and proteins capable of binding and inhibiting the activities of activin A, myostatin, or GDF-11. The present invention also provides polynucleotides, vectors and host cells capable of producing the variant polypeptides and proteins. Compositions and methods for treating muscle-wasting and other diseases and disorders are also provided. | 07-28-2011 |
20110281796 | NOVEL ACTIVIN RECEPTOR AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides novel activin IIB5 receptor polypeptides capable of binding and inhibiting the activities of activin A, myostatin, or GDF-11. The present invention also provides polynucleotides, vectors and host cells capable of producing the receptor polypeptides. Compositions and methods for treating muscle-wasting, metabolic and other disorders are also provided. | 11-17-2011 |
20120328595 | VARIANT ACTIVIN RECEPTOR POLYPEPTIDES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides variant activin IIB soluble receptor polypeptides and proteins capable of binding and inhibiting the activities of activin A, myostatin, or GDF-11. The present invention also provides polynucleotides, vectors and host cells capable of producing the variant polypeptides and proteins. Compositions and methods for treating muscle-wasting and other diseases and disorders are also provided. | 12-27-2012 |
20130030159 | ANTI-ACTIVIN A ANTIBODIES AND USES THEREOF - The disclosure provides compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-activin A binding proteins, including antibodies. In particular embodiments, the disclosure provides fully human, humanized, and chimeric anti-activin A antibodies that bind human activin A, activin A-binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and activin A-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Other embodiments provide nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having activin A-related disorders or conditions including cachexia related to gonadal cancer, other cancers, rheumatoid arthritis, and other diseases. | 01-31-2013 |
20130288983 | VARIANT ACTIVIN RECEPTOR POLYPEPTIDES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides variant activin IIB soluble receptor polypeptides and proteins capable of binding and inhibiting the activities of activin A, myostatin, or GDF-11. The present invention also provides polynucleotides, vectors and host cells capable of producing the variant polypeptides and proteins. Compositions and methods for treating muscle-wasting and other diseases and disorders are also provided. | 10-31-2013 |
20140088008 | NOVEL ACTIVIN RECEPTOR AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides novel activin IIB5 receptor polypeptides capable of binding and inhibiting the activities of activin A, myostatin, or GDF-11. The present invention also provides polynucleotides, vectors and host cells capable of producing the receptor polypeptides. Compositions and methods for treating muscle-wasting, metabolic and other disorders are also provided. | 03-27-2014 |
20140194355 | Isolated Nucleic Acid Molecules Encoding Variant Activin Receptor Polypeptides - The present invention provides variant activin IIB soluble receptor polypeptides and proteins capable of binding and inhibiting the activities of activin A, myostatin, or GDF-11. The present invention also provides polynucleotides, vectors and host cells capable of producing the variant polypeptides and proteins. Compositions and methods for treating muscle-wasting and other diseases and disorders are also provided. | 07-10-2014 |
20140348827 | VARIANT ACTIVIN RECEPTOR POLYPEPTIDES, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION WITH CHEMOTHERAPY, AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides variant activin IIB soluble receptor polypeptides and proteins capable of binding and inhibiting the activities of activin A, myostatin, or GDF-11. The present invention also provides polynucleotides, vectors and host cells capable of producing the variant polypeptides and proteins. Compositions and methods for treating muscle-wasting and other diseases and disorders are also provided. | 11-27-2014 |
20150086556 | Anti-Activin A Antibodies and Uses Thereof - The disclosure provides compositions and methods relating to or derived from anti-activin A binding proteins, including antibodies. In particular embodiments, the disclosure provides fully human, humanized, and chimeric anti-activin A antibodies that bind human activin A, activin A-binding fragments and derivatives of such antibodies, and activin A-binding polypeptides comprising such fragments. Other embodiments provide nucleic acids encoding such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, cells comprising such polynucleotides, methods of making such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, and methods of using such antibodies, antibody fragments and derivatives and polypeptides, including methods of treating or diagnosing subjects having activin A-related disorders or conditions including cachexia related to gonadal cancer, other cancers, rheumatoid arthritis, and other diseases. | 03-26-2015 |
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20100126315 | Multiple bit unit - A multiple bit device for an automatic drill or screwdriver includes a plurality of bits of different size and functionality, in one compact unit. The multiple bit unit provides a convenient and handy arrangement of bits which allows the user to easily switch to different bits. Additionally, since all of the bits are in one unit, misplacement is less likely, as is with single bit units. Optionally, at least one extender unit which fits over any one of the bits in the multiple bit unit, and supports an additional bit piece may be included. | 05-27-2010 |
20100126316 | Multiple bit unit - A multiple bit device for an automatic drill or screwdriver includes a plurality of bits of different size and functionality, in one compact unit. The multiple bit unit provides a convenient and handy arrangement of bits which allows the user to easily switch to different bits. Additionally, since all of the bits are in one unit, misplacement is less likely, as is with single bit units. Optionally, at least one extender unit which fits over any one of the bits in the multiple bit unit, and supports an additional bit piece may be included. | 05-27-2010 |
20100142137 | Display screen mounting device and method - A support mount for a display screen such as a television or computer, comprises a length adjustable arm, which is recessed inside a wall. The system allows for the display screen to lay flatter and cleaner to the wall, and retract in and out. According to one embodiment, the arm includes a mounting element for the screen which allows for movement of the screen relative to the arm. According to a further embodiment, positioning of the screen may be electronically controlled. | 06-10-2010 |
20100163588 | Bicycle Lock Box - A storage device having a lockable container for securely storing small items, attaches to the support frame of a bicycle or pole-like structure, and further serves as a holder for a bicycle lock. According to a preferred embodiment, the bicycle attachment element is lockable and is attachable to the bicycle frame only when the container is in an open position. Once the lock box is locked, it cannot be removed from the bicycle frame. Another preferred embodiment has protrusions capable of holding a cable lock in place on the exterior of the lockable container. | 07-01-2010 |
20100163589 | Bicycle lock box - A storage device having a lockable container for securely storing small items, attaches to the support frame of a bicycle, and further serves as a holder for a U-shaped bicycle lock. According to a preferred embodiment, the bicycle attachment element is lockable and attachable to the bicycle frame only when the container is in an open position. Once the lock box is locked, it cannot be removed from the bicycle frame. | 07-01-2010 |
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20120326862 | Early Alert System and Method for Livestock Disease Detection - An early alert system and a related method for livestock disease detection are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, an activity measurement zone (AMZ) is defined near an incentive device (e.g. food or water dispensing system) with an RFID tag reader, and an animal's entrance into or out of the AMZ is tracked and counted with an RFID tag attached to the animal. If the animals' activity relative to the AMZ drops to an alarmingly low level (e.g. dropping below an alert trigger point) over a period of time, then a user of the alert system is informed of a potential health problem with the animal and may also be encouraged to inspect the animal in person for further determination of its current health and potential medical issues. | 12-27-2012 |
20120326874 | Early Alert System and Method for Livestock Disease Detection Powered by Hybrid Alternative Energy Sources - An early alert system and a method for livestock disease detection are disclosed. An activity measurement zone (AMZ) is defined near an incentive device (e.g. food or water dispensing system) with an RFID tag reader and/or an RFID antenna. An animal's access into the AMZ is tracked and counted with an RFID tag attached to the animal. If the animals' activity relative to the AMZ drops to an alarmingly low level (e.g. dropping below an alert trigger point) over time, then a user of the alert system is informed of a potential health problem of the animal and may also be encouraged to inspect the animal in person for further determination of its current health and potential medical issues. The early alert system may be powered by hybrid alternative energy sources for rural or remote areas, which may have inconvenient or expensive access to conventional electrical power lines. | 12-27-2012 |
20130018761 | Consumer-Level Food Source Information Tracking, Management, Reviewing, and Rating Method and SystemAANM Kwak; Sung BokAACI MilpitasAAST CAAACO USAAGP Kwak; Sung Bok Milpitas CA US - A consumer-level food source information tracking and management system and a related method are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, a producer provides producer-specific and package-specific information for a particular food package to a consumer-level food source information tracking and management server. The consumer-level food source information tracking management server associates the producer-specific and package-specific information with a unique identifying code on a consumer-level food source information label attached to the particular food package. A retail consumer who uses a user interface device (e.g. smart phone, a computer) can operatively connect to the consumer-level food source information tracking and management server via a data network (e.g. Internet, LAN). The retail consumer may enter the unique identifying code on the consumer-level food source information label into the user interface device to access, review, and rate the producer-specific and package-specific information and share ratings and reviews with peers. | 01-17-2013 |
20130222141 | Early Alert System for Livestock Disease Detection with a Feedlot Fence Crossbar-Embedded RFID Antenna - An early alert system and a method for livestock disease detection are disclosed. An activity measurement zone (AMZ) is defined near an incentive device (e.g. a livestock feeder) with an RFID tag reader and a uniquely-designed feedlot fence crossbar-embedded RFID antenna, which amplifies multiple signal wavelengths in a single dipole antenna. The early alert system is configured to detect and count an animal's access into the AMZ with an RFID tag attached to the animal. If the animals' activity relative to the AMZ drops to an alarmingly low level (e.g. dropping below an alert trigger point) over time, then a user of the early alert system is informed of a potential health problem of the animal and may also be encouraged to inspect the animal in person for further determination of its current health and potential medical issues. | 08-29-2013 |
20130297095 | Intelligent Fleet Management System and Method - An intelligent fleet management system and a related method of operation provide a higher level of legal compliance and public road safety by requiring a commercial driver an electronic form of a driver's identification in a commercial vehicle. In one embodiment of the invention, the electronic form of the driver's identification is validated and additionally authenticated by a driver-specific PIN entry to a vehicle fleet management system interface device installed in a commercial vehicle. The vehicle fleet management system interface device can also communicate with a monitoring station via a data network for dynamically-generated alerts and periodic reports associated with vehicle speeds, driving pattern analysis utilizing various sensors, unexpected stops, and continuous driving which exceed a mandatory rest requirement. The monitoring station is able to disable the commercial vehicle remotely or take other actions based on an alert generated from the vehicle fleet management system interface device. | 11-07-2013 |
20140097940 | Food Source Information Transferring System and Method for a Livestock Slaughterhouse - A food source information transferring system for a livestock slaughterhouse and a related method are disclosed. In one embodiment, the food source information transferring system is capable of reading first tag-identifying information in a livestock RFID tag on a body of a carcass and second tag-identifying information in a hook RFID tag incorporated in a hook that can be hung on a hook machine A food source information database can pair a first set of data associated with the livestock RFID tag with a second set of data associated with the hook RFID tag to preserve producer-level livestock information to meat-processing, distribution, and sales channels. This unique pairing of the first set of data associated with the livestock RFID tag and the second set of data associated with the hook RFID tag in the food source information database can result in seamless, robust, and lossless food source information management. | 04-10-2014 |
20140097941 | Food Source Information Transferring System and Method for a Meat-Packing Facility - A food source information transferring system for a livestock meat-packing facility and a related method are disclosed. In one embodiment, the food source information transferring system is capable of reading tag-identifying information in a hook RFID tag incorporated in a hook that can be hung on a hook machine. An animal carcass attached to the hook then undergoes meat chopping, cutting, and/or packing operations in the meat-packing facility. For each meat package produced, a data set associated with the tag-identifying information in the hook RFID tag can be paired with a data set associated with a meat package label attached to the meat package. This dynamic and robust data association between the hook RFID tag and the meat package label enables a food source information database in the food source information transferring system to preserve and trace detailed food source information at various levels of meat production and processing. | 04-10-2014 |
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20090257641 | METHOD FOR DETECTING MONETARY BANKNOTE AND PERFORMING CURRENCY TYPE ANALYSIS OPERATION - A method for detecting an image corresponding to at least a monetary banknote is provided. The method includes selecting a detection procedure from a plurality of different detection procedures, and verifying the image according to the selected detection procedure. A method for performing a currency type analysis operation on an image corresponding to at least a monetary banknote is provided. The method includes respectively assigning a plurality of bit values to a plurality of currency types to create a currency type definition table, performing a color analysis operation on the image to generate a color analysis operation result, and determining a currency type of the monetary banknote according to the color analysis operation result and the currency type definition table. | 10-15-2009 |
20090260947 | METHOD FOR PERFORMING CURRENCY VALUE ANALYSIS OPERATION - A method for performing a currency value analysis operation on an image corresponding to at least a monetary banknote includes respectively assigning a plurality of bit values to a plurality of currency types and a plurality of currency values to create a currency type and value definition table; performing a color analysis operation on the image to generate a color analysis operation result; and determining a currency value of the monetary banknote according to at least the color analysis operation result and the currency type and value definition table. | 10-22-2009 |
20100002903 | PROTECTION METHOD FOR PREVENTING HARD COPY OF DOCUMENT FROM BEING RELEASED OR REPRODUCED - A protection method for preventing a hard copy of a document from being released or reproduced is provided. The protection method comprises: selecting a pattern with a closed contour line and utilizing a level set method to process the pattern to generate at least a watermark; and embedding the watermark into the document. In addition, the protection method can further comprise: detecting the hard copy of the document to determine whether at least a watermark exists in the hard copy of the document; and forbidding releasing or reproducing the document when the watermark is detected in the hard copy of the document. | 01-07-2010 |
20100014742 | METHOD FOR PERFORMING COLOR ANALYSIS OPERATION ON IMAGE CORRESPONDING TO MONETARY BANKNOTE - A method for performing a color analysis operation on an image corresponding to at least a monetary banknote is provided. The method comprises: dividing the image into a plurality of blocks; performing a block analysis operation on each block of the image to generate a block analysis result of each block; performing a super-block analysis operation on each super-block of the image to generate a super-block analysis result of each super-block, wherein each super-block includes more than one block; and performing a global analysis operation on the image to identify a currency type of the monetary banknote according to super-block analysis results of super-blocks of the image. | 01-21-2010 |
20110286655 | METHOD FOR DETECTING MONETARY BANKNOTE - A method for detecting an image corresponding to at least a monetary banknote is provided. The method includes selecting a detection procedure from a plurality of different detection procedures, and verifying the image according to the selected detection procedure. | 11-24-2011 |