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20100269248 | DUAL FLUSH ELECTRONIC FLUSH VALVE - A flush valve utilizes a sensor to determine how close a user is to a toilet to determine whether to utilize a longer flush with more water to remove, typically, solid waste or a shorter flush with less water to remove, typically, liquid waste. If a user is in a zone that is closer to the toilet, a longer flush is deemed necessary and if a user is in a zone farther from the toilet, a shorter flush is deemed necessary. Users sometimes move between one zone or the other and the flush valve determines whether a user spends more or less time in the zones to determine whether to provide a shorter or a longer flush. | 10-28-2010 |
20110204728 | BATTERY BACKUP PROTECTION CIRCUIT - An exemplary control system has an input connector operable to connect to a power source and at least one output connector operable to connect to either a load or a power source. A first solid state switch is also provided, operable to control a flow of current between the input connector and the output connector. A second solid state switch communicates with the first solid state switch and is operable to command the first solid state switch to prevent the flow of current between the output connector and input connector in response to the power source being connected to the output connector. | 08-25-2011 |
20110220215 | HYDRO-GENERATOR SOFT START - A mechanism for minimizing shock in a fluid has a housing, a valve disposed in the housing for regulating a flow of the fluid, a spring that urges the valve to oppose the fluid flow, and, a reservoir disposed in the housing downstream of the valve. The valve meters the flow of fluid from the reservoir if the valve moves in reaction to the flow of the fluid. | 09-15-2011 |
20120139749 | WATER USAGE MONITORING SYSTEM - An example water usage monitoring system includes at least one sensor communicating at least one parameter relating to water usage. At least one microcontroller represents a location with each microcontroller in communication with at least one of the sensors and having at least one input for selectively receiving said parameters, a counter, an accumulator that utilizes said counter and said parameters received from the at least one input for a discrete count to create a data packet in response to a change in at least one of said parameters, and a transmitter for wirelessly sending said data packet. The system also includes a data collection device configured to receive and combine at least one data packet from the at least one microcontroller into an information set. The data collection device is configured to transmit the information set. A storage device is configured receive the information set from the data collection device. | 06-07-2012 |
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20140158920 | DIGITAL PROXIMITY SENSOR - An automated plumbing fixture includes a position sensing device. The position sensing device includes a control module including a controller and a digital input connection, a capacitive position sensor module isolated from said control module, wherein said capacitive position sensor module includes a digital output, and a digital communication cable connecting said digital output to said digital input. | 06-12-2014 |
20140159749 | AUTOMATIC FAUCET SENSOR AND ATTACHMENT FOR THE SAME - A sensor module for a position sensor includes a circuit board with a capacitance sensor and a tool clip probe mechanically connected to the circuit board and electrically connected to the circuit board. The tool clip probe is a capacitive sensor probe and a mechanical support for the sensor module. | 06-12-2014 |
20140161321 | METHOD FOR FINDING DISTANCE INFORMATION FROM A LINEAR SENSOR ARRAY - A method for determining a position using digital pixel data includes receiving pixel data from a position sensor device at a controller, sorting the received pixel data into pixel banks using the controller, identifying a maximum bank, a close bank, and a far bank using the controller, calculating a close to max ratio using a first equation and a max to far ratio using a second equation using the controller, and determining a position based on said close to max ratio and said far to max ratio. | 06-12-2014 |
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20120149818 | COMPOSITION BASED ON NATURAL RUBBER AND A POLYAMINE COMPOUND - Reinforced rubber composition, exhibiting improved hysteresis, based on at least (a) an elastomeric matrix predominantly based on natural rubber, (b) a reinforcing filler and (c) a specific polyamine compound present in a proportion of between 0 and 7 mmol per 100 g of elastomer. | 06-14-2012 |
20120165449 | COMPOSITION BASED ON NATURAL RUBBER AND A POLYIMINE COMPOUND - Reinforced rubber composition based on, exhibiting a lesser hysteresis degradation over time, based on at least (a) an elastomeric matrix predominantly based on natural rubber, (b) a reinforcing filler and (c) a specific polyimine compound in a content of between 6 and 20 mmol per 100 g of elastomer. This rubber composition is intended, for example, for the manufacture of a semi-finished rubber product intended for the tyres of motor vehicles. | 06-28-2012 |
20120196960 | COMPOSITION MADE FROM NATURAL RUBBER AND A POLYIMINE COMPOUND - Reinforced rubber composition, exhibiting improved hysteresis, based on at least (a) an elastomeric matrix predominantly based on natural rubber, (b) a reinforcing filler and (c) a specific polyimine compound in a small proportion, preferably ranging from 1 to 5 mmol per 100 g of elastomer. | 08-02-2012 |
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20090317303 | FLEXIBLE DISPOSABLE TIP INTERFACE - A disposable pipette tip for releasably connecting with a pipette shaft is described, comprising an elongated flexible tubular interface having a central axis for connecting the pipette tip to the pipette shaft and an elongated tubular part extending from a distal tip opening to said tubular interface, wherein said elongated flexible tubular interface has a strain of more than of more than about 20% and wherein the extensibility of said elongated flexible tubular interface is reversible. | 12-24-2009 |
20100113976 | SEALING CAP FOR A BODY FLUID CONTAINER AND A BLOOD COLLECTION DEVICE - A sealing cap for a body fluid container, and a body fluid collection device and system are disclosed. The sealing cap includes an inner cap placeable on an opening in the body fluid container forming a mouth, the inner cap has a shielding member which seals the mouth of the body fluid container, an outer cap resting on the inner cap, the outer cap being movable relative to the inner cap, and a channel member, wherein by a rotational movement the outer cap is movable between an first position in which the channel member is located separated from the shielding member and a second position in which the channel member extends through the shielding member, thereby establishing an open state of the shielding member, and wherein the shielding member returns to a closed state when the outer cap is moved back from the second position to the first position. | 05-06-2010 |
20100284864 | APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING MAGNETIC PARTICLES FROM LIQUIDS CONTAINING SAID PARTICLES, AND AN ARRAY OF VESSELS SUITABLE FOR USE WITH SUCH AN APPARATUS - An apparatus for separating magnetic particles from a liquid which contains said particles, said liquid being contained in an elongated vessel ( | 11-11-2010 |
20110008225 | Chip Based Diagnostic Device - A diagnostic device comprising a sample inlet and a processing chamber having a window portion and a flat carrier having front surface, a back surface and one or more side surfaces, said front surface facing said processing chamber, said front surface having an active surface containing a diagnostic reagent immobilized to said active front surface and an extended front surface, wherein said window portion further contains a rim portion facing said extended front surface sealing said chamber versus said carrier through said extended front surface. | 01-13-2011 |
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20110300620 | Combo-tip Rack - The invention relates to a three-part rack for holding re-usable pipette tips. The rack comprises an upper, a lower and an insert rack. The rack is optimized for holding first and second types of pipette tips, and comprises contamination protection. | 12-08-2011 |
20110300621 | Process head positioning - A method is disclosed for mechanically aligning a process device and a rack which comprises mechanical engagement of positioning elements on the process device and positioning elements on the consumable. | 12-08-2011 |
20110306051 | Method for separating and detecting an analyte - A method for separating and analyzing an analyte is provided which comprises, in a first position, transferring a liquid sample to a multiwell plate with a pipette tip, replacing the tips in the tip rack in the same position, and re-using the pipette tips for aspirating and dispensing liquid. | 12-15-2011 |
20110306052 | Form-Locking Gripping System - The invention relates to an automated method of isolating and analyzing an analyte using a form-locking gripping mechanism. An analytical system comprising consumables and a handler, wherein the handler and consumable interact with a form-locking gripping mechanism are also included. | 12-15-2011 |
20110306097 | Multiwell plate and lid - The present invention relates to a multiwell plate for amplification and a lid with a foil for sealing the multiwell plate, wherein two positions of said lid on said plate exist, one position for storage, one position for sealing of the foil to the plate. The invention also relates to a method for. | 12-15-2011 |
20110306118 | Consumable hardware coding system - An analytical system is disclosed which recognizes different types of consumables with an identical footprint based on a unique surface geometry of each consumable. The analytical system comprises stackers into which said consumables can be loaded either automatically or by the user. The stacker for one specific type of consumable recognizes said type of consumable based on its unique surface geometry. | 12-15-2011 |
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20120094388 | Cassette With Multiwell Plates - A cassette is described which can hold at least two multiwell plates. The cassette comprising the multiwell plates can be loaded into a stacker of an automated analytical apparatus. While the stacker holds down the cassette, a lift pushes the multiwell plates upwards to make them accessible to a handler which can engage and transport the multiwell plates to a plate holder in the working area of the analytical apparatus. | 04-19-2012 |
20130164853 | Method for Prevention of Contamination - A method is provided for disposing of a liquid within an automated analytical system for processing a fluid biological sample, wherein a contamination prevention shield including channels for pipets or pipet tips is reversibly docked to a container for liquid waste in order to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. A tip rack assembly is provided for processing a fluid sample, the assembly including a rack for pipet tips and the contamination prevention shield. An analytical system is provided using the tip rack assembly, wherein cross-contamination is avoided. | 06-27-2013 |
20130252249 | Method for Separating and Detecting an Analyte - A method for separating and analyzing an analyte is provided which comprises, in a first position, transferring a liquid sample to a multiwell plate with a pipette tip, replacing the tips in the tip rack in the same position, and re-using the pipette tips for aspirating and dispensing liquid. | 09-26-2013 |
20130256205 | Apparatus for Separating Magnetic Particles from Liquids Containing said Particles, and an Array of Vessels Suitable for use with such an Apparatus - An apparatus for separating magnetic particles from a liquid which contains said particles, said liquid being contained in an elongated vessel ( | 10-03-2013 |
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20140152427 | PROGRAMMING A UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL VIA DIRECT INTERACTION - A method and system for programming a universal remote control (URC) to operate with a remote-controlled device is disclosed. A user may be instructed to operate a control element of an original remote control (ORC) of the remote-controlled device. The control element of the ORC may be operated with consumer-premises equipment of the MCDN, which receives a code associated with the control element. The code may be used to identify the remote-controlled device and obtain corresponding programming codes. The URC may be configured to use at least one of the programming codes to remotely control the remote-controlled device. | 06-05-2014 |
20140259087 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING USER OUTPUT PREFERENCES - A method is disclosed for determining audiovisual output preference. The method comprises providing first and second stimuli having respective sets of audio and visual characteristics. The method receives a user selection between the first and second stimuli, and includes the set of audio and visual characteristics corresponding to the selected stimuli in the audiovisual output preference. | 09-11-2014 |
20140328477 | METHOD FOR INDICATING THE CONTEXT OF A CALL TO A CALLED PARTY - In embodiments of the disclosed technology, a plurality of ratings of websites is received, wherein each rating is associated with a category and a rater and each rater is associated with at least one group. A selection of a category is received from the user, wherein the user is associated with at least one group. One website location (or a plurality of website locations) is provided in the category to the user based on at least one rating of the plurality of ratings provided by at least one of the raters, wherein at least one group associated with the rater and at least one the group associated with the user are the same group. | 11-06-2014 |
20150016598 | Methods, Systems, and Products for Providing Ring Tones - Ring tones and other alerts are processed based on social networks. A person's contact information, as an example, may be associated with a social network. Each different social network may also have its own custom ringtone or other alert. Calls, texts, and other electronic messages may thus processed with the alert of the social network. | 01-15-2015 |
20150121442 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TAGGING VIDEO CONTENT - Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system for determining a tag based on an interaction of a mobile device with a media processor. The tag is associated with a number of options of video content received at the media processor. A request is determined from the media processor for the number of options of video content associated with the tag. A transfer of the plurality of options of video content is initiated from a video source to the media processor. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 04-30-2015 |