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20120071246 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SIMULATING A PARTICULAR USER IN AN INTERACTIVE COMPUTER SYSTEM - Systems and methods for simulating a user's behavior in an interactive computer system are provided. For example, a computer program product includes a simulator configured to simulate a user interacting with a computer program. The simulator includes a learning mode of operation and a simulation mode of operation. During the learning mode, for example, the simulator is configured to monitor the user's interaction with the computer program for one or more events and analyze one or more current circumstances during the occurrence of the one or more events, and further, to record at least one user input in response to the occurrence of at least one event, store the at least one user inputs in at least one data field, and associate the at least one data field with the at least one events and the at least one current circumstances. | 03-22-2012 |
20130005415 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SIMULATING A PARTICULAR USER IN AN INTERACTIVE COMPUTER SYSTEM - An interactive computer system and method for simulating a user's avatar behavior is provided. In an embodiment, a computer program product includes a simulator configured to simulate a user interactive with a computer program. The simulator includes a learning mode of operation and a simulation mode of operation. During the learning mode, the simulator monitors the user's interaction with the computer program for one or more events, and analyzes one or more current circumstances during the occurrence of one or more events. The simulator records one or more user inputs in response to the occurrence of the one or more events, stores the one or more user inputs in one or more data fields, and associates the one or more data fields with the one or more events and the one or more current circumstances. | 01-03-2013 |
20140200059 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SIMULATING A PARTICULAR USER IN AN INTERACTIVE COMPUTER SYSTEM - Systems and methods for simulating a user's behavior in an interactive computer system are provided. For example, a computer program product includes a simulator configured to simulate a user interacting with a computer program. The simulator includes a learning mode of operation and a simulation mode of operation. During the learning mode, for example, the simulator is configured to monitor the user's interaction with the computer program for one or more events and analyze one or more current circumstances during the occurrence of the one or more events, and further, to record at least one user input in response to the occurrence of at least one event, store the at least one user inputs in at least one data field, and associate the at least one data field with the at least one events and the at least one current circumstances. | 07-17-2014 |
20150057086 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SIMULATING A PARTICULAR USER IN AN INTERACTIVE COMPUTER SYSTEM - The field of the invention relates to interactive computer systems and more particularly to systems and methods for simulating a particular user's behavior in an interactive computer system. In one embodiment, a computer program product includes a simulator configured to simulate a user interacting with a computer program. The simulator includes a learning mode of operation and a simulation mode of operation. During the learning mode, the simulator is configured to monitor the user's interaction with the computer program for one or more events and analyze one or more current circumstances during the occurrence of the one or more events. The simulator is further configured to record one or more user inputs in response to the occurrence of the one or more events, store the one or more user inputs in one or more data fields, and associate the one or more data fields with the one or more events and the one or more current circumstances. During the simulation mode of operation, the simulator is configured to monitor the computer program for the one or more particular events, retrieve the one or more data fields associated with the one or more particular events, analyze one or more current circumstances upon the occurrence of the one or more particular events, and invoke one or more simulated inputs based on the value of the one or more data fields in response to the occurrence of the one or more events and the one or more current circumstances. | 02-26-2015 |
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20100178633 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING ENAMEL FROM A PERSON'S TOOTH - According to one embodiment, an apparatus for removing enamel from a person's tooth includes a blade portion and a handle portion. The blade portion includes an abrasive surface adapted to remove enamel from the tooth in response to reciprocating movement of the abrasive surface against the enamel. The handle portion is coupled to the blade portion and includes first and second regions, the first region is proximal and the second region is distal to the blade portion. The first region includes a substantially solid cross-section with a substantially circular perimeter. The second region includes a substantially solid cross-section with at least a substantially semi-circular perimeter, the solid cross-section defining a notched region. The apparatus is adapted to be inserted via a pressure fit into a corresponding opening in a driver mechanism adapted to drive reciprocating movement of the blade portion and the abrasive surface. | 07-15-2010 |
20100279245 | Removable Orthodontic Appliance and Method of Forming the Same - According to one embodiment, a method of forming an orthodontic appliance includes forming an arch configured to custom fit a plurality of teeth. The method may further include coupling a plurality of wire receptors to at least two of: a first surface of the arch corresponding to the lingual surfaces of the plurality of teeth; a second surface of the arch corresponding to the labial surfaces of the plurality of teeth; and a third surface of the arch corresponding to the occusal surfaces of the plurality of teeth. Selected portions of the composite arch may be separated. A first pair of the plurality of wire receptors may be coupled together using a first orthodontic wire. A second pair of the plurality of wire receptors may be coupled together using a second orthodontic wire. | 11-04-2010 |
20100279252 | Apparatus and Method for Removing Enamel from a Person's Tooth - According to one embodiment, an apparatus for removing enamel from a person's tooth includes a blade portion and a handle portion. The blade portion includes an abrasive surface adapted to remove enamel from the tooth in response to reciprocating movement of the abrasive surface against the enamel. The handle portion is coupled to the blade portion and includes first and second regions, the first region is proximal and the second region is distal to the blade portion. The first region includes a substantially solid cross-section with a substantially circular perimeter. The second region includes a substantially solid cross-section with at least a substantially semi-circular perimeter, the solid cross-section defining a notched region. The apparatus is adapted to be inserted via a pressure fit into a corresponding opening in a driver mechanism adapted to drive reciprocating movement of the blade portion and the abrasive surface. | 11-04-2010 |
20110104629 | Apparatus and Method for Adjusting Orthodontic Wire - A handheld apparatus for adjusting orthodontic wire includes first and second handle portions and a jaw portion. The first handle portion pivotably couples to the second handle portion such that the first and second handle portions are capable of pivoting with respect to each other at a pivot axis. The jaw portion extends from the first and second handle portions. The jaw portion includes: a first prong extending from the first handle portion; and second and third prongs extending from the second handle portion. The second and third prongs each include: a respective inner surface that partially defines a slot between the second and third prongs; and first and second outer surfaces joined together by a transition region. | 05-05-2011 |
20110136074 | Apparatus and Method for Removing Enamel from a Person's Tooth - According to one embodiment, an apparatus for removing enamel from a person's tooth includes a blade portion and a handle portion. The blade portion includes an abrasive surface adapted to remove enamel from the tooth in response to reciprocating movement of the abrasive surface against the enamel of the tooth. The handle portion is coupled to the blade portion, has a substantially solid cross-section, and is adapted to be inserted into a corresponding opening in a driver mechanism that is adapted to drive reciprocating movement of the blade portion to provide the reciprocating movement of the abrasive surface. | 06-09-2011 |
20120244494 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING ENAMEL FROM A PERSON'S TOOTH - According to one embodiment, an apparatus for removing enamel from a person's tooth includes a blade portion and an arch portion coupled to the blade portion. The blade portion includes an abrasive surface having a repeating pattern of recesses, and the abrasive surface is adapted to remove enamel from the tooth in response to reciprocating movement of the abrasive surface against the enamel. | 09-27-2012 |
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20100176284 | Radiation Beam Analyzer And Method - A radiation beam analyzer for measuring the distribution and intensity of radiation produced by a CyberKnife®. The analyzer employs a relative small tank of water into which a sensor is placed. The distance between the sensor and the radiation source is not varied. The tank of water is raised and lowered relative to the sensor to simulate the location of a malady within a patient's body. This movement of the tank permits the radiation from the CyberKnife® to be properly calibrated and adjusted for a proper treatment of a malady in a patient. In a second embodiment a radiation beam analyzer measures the distribution and intensity of radiation produced by a radiation source. The analyzer employs a relative small tank of water into which a sensor or detector is placed. The distance between the sensor and the radiation source is not varied. There are two methods to maintain the SAD (source to axis distance) constant. A first method maintains the position of detector fixed, utilizing a holder designed to retain the detector, and raises or lowers the small tank of water. A second method moves the detector up or down with a raising and lower mechanism in one direction and synchronically moves the small tank of water in the opposite direction with another raising and lowering mechanism. The second method also keeps the SAD constant. These methods position the detector relative to the radiation source to simulate the location of a malady within a patient's body. This movement of the tank permits the radiation from the radiation beam source to be properly isocentrically measured. | 07-15-2010 |
20110121164 | Radiation Beam Analyzer And Method - A radiation beam analyzer for measuring the distribution and intensity of radiation produced by a Cyberknife®. The analyzer employs a relative small tank of water into which a sensor is placed. The distance between the sensor and the radiation source is not varied. There are two methods to maintain the SAD (source to axis distance) constant. A first method maintains the position of detector fixed, utilizing a holder designed to retain the detector, and raises or lowers the small tank of water. A second method moves the detector up or down with a raising and lower mechanism in one direction and synchronically moves the small tank of water in the opposite direction with another raising and lowering mechanism. The second method also keeps the SAD constant. These methods position the detector relative to the radiation source to simulate the location of a malady within a patient's body. | 05-26-2011 |
20110278444 | Radiation Beam Analyzer And Method - A radiation beam analyzer for measuring the distribution and intensity of radiation produced by a Cyberknife®. The analyzer employs a relative small tank of water into which a sensor is placed to maintain a constant SAD (source to axis distance). A first method maintains a fixed position of detector, and raises or lowers the small tank of water. A second method moves the detector up, down or rotationally synchronously in opposite directions with respect to the small tank of water to keep the SAD constant. These methods position the detector relative to the radiation source to simulate the location of a malady within a patient's body. An embodiment of the present invention enables measurements of substantially larger fields. This is accomplished by rotating a tank of water 90 degrees from a first position to a second position | 11-17-2011 |
20140054453 | RADIATION BEAM ANALYZER AND METHOD - A radiation beam analyzer for measuring the distribution and intensity of radiation produced by a Cyberknife®. The analyzer employs a relative small tank of water into which a sensor is placed to maintain a constant SAD (source to axis distance). A first method maintains a fixed position of detector, and raises or lowers the small tank of water. A second method moves the detector up, down or rotationally synchronously in opposite directions with respect to the small tank of water to keep the SAD constant. These methods position the detector relative to the radiation source to simulate the location of a malady within a patient's body. An embodiment of the present invention enables measurements of substantially larger fields. This is accomplished by rotating a tank of water 90 degrees from a first position to a second position. | 02-27-2014 |
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20110278932 | UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING ISOLATED INTERFACE FOR VARIABLY AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE - Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems include an AC input configured to be coupled to an AC power source, an AC output configured to be coupled to a load and a UPS circuit including a first converter circuit coupled to the AC input, a second converter circuit coupled to the AC output and a DC bus coupling the first converter circuit to the second converter circuit. The system further includes a third converter circuit having an output coupled to the AC output and an input configured to receive power from a variably available power source and a control circuit operatively associated with the UPS circuit and the third converter circuit and configured to cooperatively control the UPS circuit and the third converter circuit to selectively transfer power to the load from the AC power source and the variably available power source. | 11-17-2011 |
20110278933 | UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS AND METHODS SUPPORTING HIGH-EFFICIENCY BYPASSED OPERATION WITH A VARIABLY AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE - An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system includes an AC input configured to be coupled to an AC power source, an AC output configured to be coupled to a load, a power conversion circuit comprising a first converter circuit configured to receive power from a variably available power source, a second converter circuit coupled to the AC output, a DC link coupling the first and second converter circuits, and a switching circuit, e.g., a bypass circuit, configured to selectively couple and decouple the AC input and the AC output. The UPS system further includes a control circuit operatively associated with the power conversion circuit and the switching circuit and configured to cause concurrent transfer of power to a load at the AC output from the AC power source and the variably available power source via the switching circuit and the power conversion circuit, respectively. | 11-17-2011 |
20140097680 | UPS WITH MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT STATIC SWITCHES - An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) includes a frame, at least one AC input supported by the frame and configured to be coupled to at least one external power source and at least one AC output supported by the frame and configured to be coupled to at least one external load. The UPS also includes a power conversion circuit supported by the frame and having an output coupled to the at least one AC output, the power conversion circuit configured to selectively provide power from first and second power sources. The UPS further includes first and second static switches supported by the frame and configured to couple and decouple the at least one AC input to and from the at least one AC output and a control circuit supported by the frame and configured to cooperatively control the power conversion circuit and the first and second static switches. | 04-10-2014 |
20140117764 | UPS SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING MODE-DEPENDENT GROUNDING - A UPS system includes an inverter circuit having an input coupled to a DC link and an output configured to be coupled to a load and a gang switch (e.g., a contactor) configured to couple and decouple the DC link to and from a DC power source and to couple and decouple a neutral point of the inverter circuit to and from a ground node. The gang switch may be configured to couple the neutral point to the ground node when the DC link is coupled to the DC power source and to decouple the neutral point from the ground node when the DC link is decoupled from the DC power source. | 05-01-2014 |
20140167809 | Methods, System and Modules for Testing UnInterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems with Multiple UPS Modules - A method of operating an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system can be provided by activating an idle state for a UPS module included in the UPS system and providing a UPS module test input to the UPS module in the idle state. A UPS module test response can be provided from the UPS module in the idle state, to the UPS module test input. The UPS module test response can be compared to a predetermined UPS module test response and the UPS module can be identified as a potentially faulty UPS module responsive to determining that the UPS module test response varies from the predetermined UPS module test response by more than a threshold value. | 06-19-2014 |
20150048691 | UPS SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING CURRENT-CONTROLLING LOW-LOSS MODES - Some embodiments provide a UPS including a non-current-commutated solid-state bypass switch. The bypass switch may include at least one transistor configured to control current to the load. Further embodiments provide a UPS including a converter including a first half-bridge circuit having an input port configured to be coupled to an AC source and an output port coupled to first and second buses and a second half-bridge circuit having an output port configured to be coupled to a load and an input port coupled to the first and second buses. The UPS further includes a control circuit configured to control the converter to provide a first mode wherein the first bridge circuit and the second bridge circuit operate as a rectifier and an inverter, respectively, and a second mode wherein the first and second bridge circuits operate as a pass-through switch from the AC source to the load. | 02-19-2015 |
20150062819 | APPARATUS AND METHODS USING HEAT PIPES FOR LINKING ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES THAT UNEQUALLY PRODUCE HEAT - An apparatus includes at least one heat sink and first and second electronic assemblies mounted on the at least one heat sink at respective first and second mounting sites and configured to unequally (e.g., at least partially non-concurrently) produce heat. At least one heat pipe is thermally coupled to the at least one heat sink and extends between locations proximate the first and second mounting sites. For example, the first and second electronic assemblies may be components of respective subsystems of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), such as a rectifier and a battery converter, that generate heat in an at least partially non-concurrent manner. | 03-05-2015 |
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20090077418 | Control of Sparing in Storage Systems - Embodiments include methods, apparatus, and systems for controlling of sparing in a storage system. In one embodiment, a method compares a first amount of time to complete sparing of data from a failed disk in a storage system with a second amount of time to complete a user request to the storage system in order to determine when to create a copy of the data from the failed disk. | 03-19-2009 |
20110178972 | CREATING SNAPSHOTS OF DATA USING A SELECTED ONE OF DIFFERENT SNAPSHOT ALGORITHMS - In a storage system, snapshots of data are created according to a snapshot algorithm in response to writes. The snapshot algorithm is selected from among a plurality of different snapshot algorithms according to one or more criteria. | 07-21-2011 |
20130311729 | MANAGING PROCESSING OF USER REQUESTS AND DATA REPLICATION FOR A MASS STORAGE SYSTEM - A technique includes determining a workload on mass storage system that is associated will user requests during a time in which mass storage system is replicating data from a source data unit of the mass storage system to a replica storage unit of the mass storage system. The technique includes determining a progress rate associated with the replication and managing processing of the user requests and the data replication for the mass storage system, including initiating corrective action in response to determining that the workload is near a predetermined maximum workload threshold and the progress rate is near a predetermined minimum threshold. | 11-21-2013 |
20130326249 | REGULATING POWER CONSUMPTION OF A MASS STORAGE SYSTEM - A technique includes receiving first work requests that are associated with a user workload. The technique includes using a machine to transform the first work requests into second work requests that are provided to components of a mass storage system to cause the components to perform work associated with a workload of the mass storage system; and regulating a power consumption of the mass storage system, including regulating a rate at which the second work requests are provided to the components of the mass storage system. | 12-05-2013 |
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20110092473 | ANDROSTANE AND PREGNANE STEROIDS WITH POTENT ALLOSTERIC GABA RECEPTOR CHLORIDE IONOPHORE MODULATING PROPERTIES - This invention describes compounds of Structures 1, 2, and 3 and their use as allosteric modulators of the GABA receptor chloride ionophore complex to alleviate stress, anxiety, mood disorders, seizures, depression, treatment of drug and alcohol abuse, memory, premenstrual disorders, and neural system damage. | 04-21-2011 |
20140094619 | ANDROSTANE AND PREGNANE STEROIDS WITH POTENT ALLOSTERIC GABA RECEPTOR CHLORIDE IONOPHORE MODULATING PROPERTIES - This invention describes compounds of Structures 1, 2, and 3 and their use as allosteric modulators of the GABA receptor chloride ionophore complex to alleviate stress, anxiety, mood disorders, seizures, depression, treatment of drug and alcohol abuse, memory, premenstrual disorders, and neural system damage. | 04-03-2014 |
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20110180092 | HAIR STYLING METHOD - Provided is a method for styling mammalian hair that includes contacting the hair with a composition that includes a poly(vinylamine-vinylformamide) copolymer and a first carrier, contacting the hair with a composition that includes a citrate and a second carrier, and styling the hair. The method of the present invention promotes improved hair styling properties such as improved curl retention and straightness retention, e.g., under conditions of high relative humidity and temperature. The method can be used for semi-permanently straightening or curling the hair. Also provided is a method for controlling fizz by applying the copolymer and citrate compositions. | 07-28-2011 |
20110180093 | HAIR STYLING METHOD - Provided is a method for styling mammalian hair that includes contacting the hair with a composition that includes a poly(vinylamine-vinylformamide) copolymer and a first carrier, contacting the hair with a composition that includes a cysteine and a second carrier, and styling the hair. The method of the present invention promotes improved hair styling properties such as improved curl retention and straightness retention, e.g., under conditions of high relative humidity and temperature. The method can be used for semi-permanently straightening or curling the hair. Also provided is a method for controlling frizz by applying the copolymer and cysteine compositions. | 07-28-2011 |
20110192414 | HAIR STYLING METHOD - Provided is a method for styling hair that includes contacting the hair with a compositions that includes a poly(vinylamine-vinylformamide) copolymer and conditioning agents, applying heat to the hair in an amount effective to at least semi-permanently style the hair, and styling the hair. The method of the present invention promotes improved hair styling properties such as improved curl retention or straightness retention, e.g., under conditions of high relative humidity and temperature. The method can be used for semi-permanently straightening or curling the hair. | 08-11-2011 |
20110192415 | HAIR STYLING METHOD - Provided is a method for styling mammalian hair that includes contacting the hair with a composition that includes a poly(vinylamine-vinylformamide) copolymer and a first carrier, contacting the hair with a composition that includes a bisulfite and a second carrier, and styling the hair. The method of the present invention promotes improved hair styling properties such as improved curl retention and straightness retention, e.g., under conditions of high relative humidity and temperature. The method can be used for semi-permanently straightening or curling the hair. Also provided is a method for controlling fizz by applying the copolymer and bisulfite compositions. | 08-11-2011 |
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20090216929 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROVIDING A PROGRAMMABLE QUIESCE FILTERING REGISTER - A system, method and computer program product for providing a programmable quiesce filtering register. The method includes receiving a quiesce interruption request at the processor. The processor is executing in a mode. A filtering zone associated with the mode is identified. It is determined if the quiesce interruption request can be filtered by the processor. The determining is responsive to the filtering zone and to contents of a programmable filtering register for indicating exceptions to filtering performed by the receiving processor. The quiesce interruption request is filtered in response to determining that the request can be filtered. | 08-27-2009 |
20090216956 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR ENHANCING TIMELINESS OF CACHE PREFETCHING - A system, method, and computer program product for enhancing timeliness of cache memory prefetching in a processing system are provided. The system includes a stride pattern detector to detect a stride pattern for a stride size in an amount of bytes as a difference between successive cache accesses. The system also includes a confidence counter. The system further includes eager prefetching control logic for performing a method when the stride size is less than a cache line size. The method includes adjusting the confidence counter in response to the stride pattern detector detecting the stride pattern, comparing the confidence counter to a confidence threshold, and requesting a cache prefetch in response to the confidence counter reaching the confidence threshold. The system may also include selection logic to select between the eager prefetching control logic and standard stride prefetching control logic. | 08-27-2009 |
20090240889 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR CROSS-INVALIDATION HANDLING IN A MULTI-LEVEL PRIVATE CACHE - A method, system, and computer program product for cross-invalidation handling in a multi-level private cache are provided. The system includes a processor. The processor includes a fetch address register logic in communication with a level 1 data cache, a level 1 instruction cache, a level 2 cache, and a higher level cache. The processor also includes a set of cross-invalidate snapshot counter implemented in the fetch address register. Each cross-invalidate snapshot counter tracks an amount of pending higher level cross-invalidations received before new data for the corresponding cache miss is returned from the higher-level cache. The processor also includes logic executing on the fetch address register for handling level 1 data cache misses and interfacing with the level 2 cache. In response to the new data, and upon determining that older cross-invalidations are pending, the new data is prevented from being used by the processor. | 09-24-2009 |
20110321048 | FACILITATING QUIESCE OPERATIONS WITHIN A LOGICALLY PARTITIONED COMPUTER SYSTEM - A facility is provided for processing to distinguish between a full conventional (or total system) quiesce request within a logically partitioned computer system, which requires all processors of the computer system to remain quiesced for the duration of the quiesce-related operation, and a new early-release conventional quiesce request, which is associated with fast-quiesce request utilization. In accordance with the facility, once all processors have quiesced responsive to a pending quiesce request sequence, the processors are allowed to block early-release conventional quiesce interrupts and to continue processing if there is no total system quiesce request in the pending quiesce request sequence. | 12-29-2011 |
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20080316139 | PHASED ARRAY ANTENNA ARCHITECTURE - An antenna array core comprising a plurality of microwave modules, a control layer, a mounting layer, and a signal distribution layer. The control layer is capable of distributing control signals to the plurality of microwave modules. The plurality of microwave modules are attached to an upper surface of the mounting layer and the mounting layer is made from a heat conductive material capable of cooling the plurality of microwave modules. The signal distribution layer is located below the mounting layer, wherein the signal distribution layer is capable of transmitting microwave signals to the plurality of microwave modules and wherein the arrangement of the plurality of microwave modules on the mounting layer, the control layer, and the wave distribution network form a layered architecture for the antenna core. The architecture is a balance between, size, thermal control, manufacturability, cost, and performance so as to be a unique solution. | 12-25-2008 |
20090091506 | ADVANCED ANTENNA INTEGRATED PRINTED WIRING BOARD WITH METALLIC WAVEGUIDE PLATE - A system and method of constructing a phased array antenna system that incorporates a printed wiring board assembly with a metallic waveguide plate is provided. The system uses a metallic waveguide plate to dissipate heat toward and through the waveguide portion of the system. | 04-09-2009 |
20090153394 | METHOD FOR ACCURATE AUTO-CALIBRATION OF PHASED ARRAY ANTENNAS - A method and apparatus is disclosed that is capable of verifying on site the health, calibration and integrity of individual phased array modules of a phased array antenna system and, in certain cases, enabling the phased array antenna system to overcome element failures by use of a beam-steering computer. The present disclosure provides a test probe or RF radiator in or adjacent the antenna array for supplying and receiving test and calibration signals. | 06-18-2009 |
20090153426 | PHASED ARRAY ANTENNA WITH LATTICE TRANSFORMATION - Structure and method for an aperture plate for use in a phased array antenna is disclosed. The aperture plate includes a plurality of waveguide transitions, each with a radiating end, a coupling end and a body portion extending from the radiating end to the coupling end. The waveguide transitions are spaced apart from each other wherein at least a pair of waveguide transitions are spaced apart closer to each other at the radiating end than at the coupling end. The method of manufacturing an aperture plate for a phased array antenna includes sizing a plurality of waveguide transitions based upon certain operating requirements, determining a radiating lattice spacing and configuration based upon the operating requirements, determining a coupling lattice spacing and configuration based upon antenna electronics packaging, optimizing an aperture plate thickness to achieve the radiating lattice and the coupling lattice spacing and configuration, and forming the aperture plate. | 06-18-2009 |
20090184881 | STRUCTURAL FEED APERTURE FOR SPACE BASED PHASED ARRAY ANTENNAS - A structural phased array antenna and method for manufacturing are disclosed. An integrated structural antenna aperture can be used to reduce net weight, cost, and volume where an array of antenna elements are incorporated into a structural member, e.g. in a spacecraft. A structural material layer, such as a structural foam, may be used with the array of individual antenna element cavities machined into the layer. The antenna element cavities are lined with a conductive material, such as plated aluminum. Facesheets may be bonded to the front and/or backside of the structural material layer in order to increase strength and/or stiffness using an RF transparent material. The array of antenna elements may be coupled to filters at the back side of structural material layer. | 07-23-2009 |
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20110011533 | Oxygen barrier compositions and related methods - Oxygen barrier compositions for electrical devices and their related methods are provided. In certain embodiments, the oxygen barrier compositions comprise a meta-substituted aromatic resin and an additional aromatic epoxy resin. In some embodiments, the compositions have a chlorine content of less than approximately 1000 ppm. The compositions may have an oxygen permeability of less than approximately 0.4 cm | 01-20-2011 |
20110014415 | Oxygen-barrier packaged surface mount device - A method for producing a surface mount device includes providing a plurality of layers including a B-staged top layer and bottom layer, and a C-staged middle layer with an opening. A core device is inserted into the openings, and then the top and bottom layers are placed over and under, respectively, the middle layer. The layers are cured until the layers become C-staged. The core device is substantially surrounded by an oxygen-barrier material with an oxygen permeability of less than approximately 0.4 cm3·mm/m2·atm·day. | 01-20-2011 |
20120227229 | Surface Mount Multi-Layer Electrical Circuit Protection Device with Active Element Between PPTC Layers - A surface-mountable electrical circuit protection device includes layers defining a first PPTC resistive element, a second PPTC resistive element, and at least one heat-generating electrical component such as a planar zener diode chip positioned between, and in thermal contact with, the first and second PPTC elements, such that an electrical current above a threshold level passing through the component causes the component to heat, the heat being transferred to the PPTC resistive elements and tripping at least one, and preferably both of the first or second PPTC elements to a high resistance state. A series of edge-formed terminal electrodes enable surface-mount connection of the first and second PPTC elements and the electrical component to an electrical circuit substrate, such as a printed circuit board. A method for making the device is also disclosed. | 09-13-2012 |
20120307467 | Oxygen-Barrier Packaged Surface Mount Device - An electrical component includes a plurality of core devices arranged within a housing so as to be electrically isolated from one another. For each of the plurality of core devices, a first contact pad and a second contact pad is formed on an outside surface of the housing. The first and second contact pads are electrically connected to a respective core device of the plurality of core devices. | 12-06-2012 |
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20120205239 | ANODE ASSEMBLY, SYSTEM INCLUDING THE ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The present invention relates to an anode assembly for use in an electrolytic cell for recovery of metal. The assembly includes a hanger bar, a first perimeter bar, a second perimeter bar, optionally one or more center conductor bars, a base bar, a first tab coupled to the first perimeter bar and/or the base bar, and a second tab coupled to the second perimeter bar and/or the base bar. The assembly may also include insulating separators coupled to the tabs and/or insulators coupled to an active area of the anode assembly. A system includes the anode assembly, a cathode assembly, and a tank. | 08-16-2012 |
20120205254 | CONTACT BAR ASSEMBLY, SYSTEM INCLUDING THE CONTACT BAR ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The present invention relates to a contact bar assembly for use in a multi-cell electrolytic system for recovery of metal, to a system including the contact bar assembly, and to a method of using the assembly and system. The contact bar assembly includes a base cap board, a primary bar having a plurality of primary bar structures formed thereon, an auxiliary bar having a plurality of auxiliary bar structures formed thereon, and a top cap board, wherein the base cap board includes slots to receive the primary bar and the auxiliary bar, and wherein the top cap board includes a plurality of openings to receive the plurality of primary bar structures and the plurality of auxiliary bar structures. A system includes the contact bar assembly, an anode assembly, a cathode assembly, and a tank. | 08-16-2012 |