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Andrew A. Burns, Schenectady, NY US
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| 20120026564 | COMPLEX HOLOGRAMS, METHOD OF MAKING AND USING COMPLEX HOLOGRAMS - A method of making a hologram includes recording a first hologram in a holographic recording medium at a first deformation ratio; changing the first deformation ratio to a second deformation ratio that is different from the first deformation ratio; and recording a second hologram in the holographic recording medium at the second deformation ratio to form a recorded holographic medium. | 02-02-2012 |
Andrew Arthur Burns, Schenectady, NY US
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| 20100180937 | HOLOGRAPHIC ENERGY-COLLECTING MEDIUM AND ASSOCIATED DEVICE - An energy-collecting medium including an optically transparent holographic layer is presented. The energy-collecting medium includes a photochemically active dye and an optically transparent polymer material. Also provided is a method for making an optically transparent holographic layer. An energy conversion device including the energy-collecting medium is also provided. | 07-22-2010 |
Clay Allen Burns, New York, NY US
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| 20100276441 | REDUCED FLOW SALT SHAKER - A dispenser for salt or other dry granulated material includes a combination of a container, a sprinkling cap and a flow-reducing element located between the sprinkling cap and an opening of the container. The flow-reducing element includes openings such that it allows fewer granules to pass when the container is inverted and shaken than would otherwise be allowed by the sprinkling cap alone. The combination of the sprinkling cap and the internal flow-reducing element provide the function of evenly releasing and distributing the granules in an expected and continuous manner, yet at a significantly lower rate than standard dispensers. | 11-04-2010 |
Daniel J. Burns, Rome, NY US
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| 20090248598 | Hardware acceleration of DNA codeword searching - An apparatus for a hybrid architecture that consists of a general purpose microprocessor and a hardware accelerator for accelerating the discovery of DNA reverse complement, edit distance codes. Two embodiments are implemented and evaluated, including a code generator that uses a genetic algorithm (GA) to produce nearly locally optimal codes in a few minutes, and a code extender that uses exhaustive search to produce locally optimum codes in about 1.5 hours for the case of length 16 codes. Experimental results demonstrate that the GA embodiment can find ˜99% of the words in locally optimum libraries, and that the hybrid architecture embodiment provides more than 1000 times speed-up compared to a software only implementation. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090325820 | Hardware acceleration for thermodynamically constrained DNA code generation - An apparatus that accelerates the determination of NN free energy of binding estimates for a large number of DNA oligomers using reconfigurable hardware and applies it to the design of high quality DNA code word libraries. The invention provides a reconfigurable hardware accelerator and method for implementing a nearest-neighbor based free energy calculation. The invention further provides a method to produce the maximum weight of the 2-stem common subsequence of two DNA oligonucleotides. In practice, the present invention comprises a general purpose microprocessor or computer, a hardware accelerator, and a software program. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20110224916 | Fitness determination for DNA codeword searching - An apparatus for a hybrid architecture that consists of a general purpose microprocessor and a hardware accelerator for accelerating the discovery of DNA reverse complement, edit distance codes. Two embodiments are implemented and evaluated, including a code generator that uses a genetic algorithm (GA) to produce nearly locally optimal codes in a few minutes, and a code extender that uses exhaustive search to produce locally optimum codes in about 1.5 hours for the case of length 16 codes. Experimental results demonstrate that the GA embodiment can find ˜99% of the words in locally optimum libraries, and that the hybrid architecture embodiment provides more than 1000 times speed-up compared to a software only implementation. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110225109 | Hardware acceleration of DNA codeword searching and fitness determination - An apparatus for a hybrid architecture that consists of a general purpose microprocessor and a hardware accelerator for accelerating the discovery of DNA reverse complement, edit distance codes. Two embodiments are implemented and evaluated, including a code generator that uses a genetic algorithm (GA) to produce nearly locally optimal codes in a few minutes, and a code extender that uses exhaustive search to produce locally optimum codes in about 1.5 hours for the case of length 16 codes. Experimental results demonstrate that the GA embodiment can find ˜99% of the words in locally optimum libraries, and that the hybrid architecture embodiment provides more than 1000 times speed-up compared to a software only implementation. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110225110 | Software control of hardware accelerated DNA codeword searching - An apparatus for a hybrid architecture that consists of a general purpose microprocessor and a hardware accelerator for accelerating the discovery of DNA reverse complement, edit distance codes. Two embodiments are implemented and evaluated, including a code generator that uses a genetic algorithm (GA) to produce nearly locally optimal codes in a few minutes, and a code extender that uses exhaustive search to produce locally optimum codes in about 1.5 hours for the case of length 16 codes. Experimental results demonstrate that the GA embodiment can find ˜99% of the words in locally optimum libraries, and that the hybrid architecture embodiment provides more than 1000 times speed-up compared to a software only implementation. | 09-15-2011 |
David C. Burns, Ithaca, NY US
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| 20090041620 | Sterilization of drugs using supercritical carbon dioxide sterilant - A sterilization method for drugs to achieve a 6-log reduction in CFUs of industry standard bacteria and bacterial spores is effective by subjecting the drugs to a chemical additive-containing carbon dioxide sterilant fluid at or near its supercritical pressure and temperature conditions and controlling the pressurization and depressurization rates. | 02-12-2009 |
David Carroll Burns, Ithaca, NY US
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| 20090110596 | Sterilization methods and apparatus which employ additive-containing supercritical carbon dioxide sterilant - Sterilization methods and apparatus are effective to achieve a 6-log reduction in CFUs of industry standard bacteria and bacterial spores, i.e., | 04-30-2009 |
Gary Burns, Brooklyn, NY US
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| 20110289142 | Web-Based Interactive Meeting Event Facility - A computer implemented method for organizing a network of affiliated live events, the method comprising: providing an event management resource to a promoter through a web-based meeting event facility, wherein the event management resource enables the promoter to initiate and manage a grouping of a plurality of affiliated in-person gatherings as live events in an event container controlled by the promoter, and where at least one such live event is allowed to be controlled at least in part by a leader associated with such live event in the event container subject to event criteria set by the promoter. | 11-24-2011 |
James Burns, Purdy, NY US
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| 20090264705 | GAS WATER BOTTLE ADAPTOR - The present invention provides a gas water bottle adaptor that is suitable for attachment to a water bottle and to a bottle cap. The adaptor can include a gas inlet on one side thereof suitable for attachment to the gas connection of an endoscope. A sealing member can be affixed to the adaptor to prevent leakage of any fluid (e.g., liquid or gas) that is inside of the water bottle. The adaptor may be used in endoscopy methods and is particularly useful for adding a secondary gas source to a water bottle. | 10-22-2009 |
James M. Burns, Huntington, NY US
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| 20080301064 | System and Method for Determining a Real Estate Property Valuation - Methods and systems for establishing a contemporaneous Real Estate property valuations are disclosed. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, this is based upon first identifying a set of relevant value indicators, or Fields, and then producing a comprehensive Multiple Regression Analysis which statistically measures the relative value of Real Estate properties included in the Set. | 12-04-2008 |
John J. Burns, Rochester, NY US
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| 20090199803 | Mechanical lash ring for a switchable valve train member - A switchable valve train member, such as a deactivating valve lash adjuster or a deactivating hydraulic valve lifter, including a pin housing slidably disposed within an axial bore in a body. A transverse bore in the pin housing contains a retractable locking pin that engages a feature in the body including a locking surface whereby the body and the pin housing are locked together for mutual actuation by rotation of a cam lobe. A lash ring at the outer end of the body includes a portion extending into the axial bore that limits the travel of the pin housing within the body and thereby sets the internal mechanical lash in the switchable member. The axial thickness of the lash ring may be varied between assemblies to compensate for manufacturing variation in the components and is secured to the body in any of various configurations. | 08-13-2009 |
Lindsay E. Burns, Hopewell Junction, NY US
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| 20110172801 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING MANUFACTURING THROUGHPUT TARGET - A first linear combination of a local moving aggregated quantity derived from a WIP distribution and a global aggregated quantity derived from the WIP distribution is calculated for each range for a given product type in a manufacturing line. The first linear combination serves as a first throughput target for the range and product. A second linear combination of a standard deviation of the non-zero portion of the WIP distribution and the global aggregated quantity is calculated for the product type in the manufacturing line. The coefficients of this second linear combination are predetermined. This second linear combination serves as a second throughput target. A throughput target for each range is determined by determining the minimum of the first throughput target, which can be different for each range, and the second throughput target, which is common across all ranges. | 07-14-2011 |
Peter D. Burns, Fairport, NY US
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| 20080297813 | ASYMMETRICAL DIGITAL FILTERS FOR DOT GAIN ADJUSTMENTS - A method for adjusting dot-gain for a halftone binary bitmap file comprises inputting a halftone binary bitmap file consisting of binary pixels ( | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090185712 | METHOD FOR REAL-TIME VISUALIZATION OF CARIES CONDITION - A method for displaying live video of a tooth identifies a tooth tissue region in a viewable image frame obtained from a video stream and processes pixel data within the tooth tissue region to identify a suspected caries site. Intensity values for pixels that correspond to the suspected caries site are modified and a highlighted viewable image frame is formed as a combination of the modified intensity values corresponding to the suspected caries site and other pixel values in the viewable image frame. The highlighted viewable image frame is displayed in video form. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20100080430 | NOISE SUPPRESSION IN DIAGNOSTIC IMAGES - A method for suppressing noise in a diagnostic image executes one or more iterations of segmenting the image to identify and label one or more regions in the image; and performing selective diffusion on at least one of the one or more labeled regions in the image. A homogeneity value is computed for the region. A diffusion conductance function is generated for the region according to an intensity gradient between adjacent digital image elements within the region. The diffusion process is applied to a plurality of digital image elements within the region. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100119140 | ARTIFACT SUPPRESSION IN DIAGNOSTIC IMAGES - A method of reducing artifacts in a digital radiographic image identifies either a row or column direction for the artifacts in the image data as a predominant direction and obtains a measurement of the image data frequency content that is subject to artifacts from the image content according to the predominant direction. The measurement of image data frequency content subject to the artifacts is tested according to a predetermined threshold. Artifacts are reduced when the predetermined threshold is exceeded by generating one or more suppression factors according to the testing results, decomposing the image content into at least two frequency bands in each row and column direction, applying the one or more suppression factors to modify at least one of the frequency bands, and recomposing the image content by recombining the at least one modified frequency band with one or more other bands into which the image had been decomposed. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100165089 | APPARATUS FOR CARIES DETECTION - An apparatus for imaging a tooth having a light source with a first spectral range and a second spectral range. A polarizing beamsplitter ( | 07-01-2010 |
| 20110150307 | NOISE SUPPRESSION IN CONE BEAM CT PROJECTION DATA - A method for suppressing noise in a diagnostic 3-D image, executed at least in part on a logic processor, captures, at each of a number of projection angles, 2-D image projection data, wherein each 2-D image projection has a central pixel and arranges the 2-D image projection data to form a 3-D data set. Each of the 2-D image projections is processed by performing a diffusion filtering process that obtains a homogeneity value for the 3-D data set, generates a diffusion conductance function according to an intensity gradient between adjacent digital image elements, and applies the diffusion filtering process to digital image elements according to the obtained homogeneity value, the generated diffusion conductance function, and a weighting value that relates to the distance of each pixel in the projection from the central pixel. The diagnostic 3-D image is reconstructed from the processed 2-D image projections. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20120014571 | DENTAL SHADE MAPPING - A method and apparatus for generating a color mapping for a dental object. The method includes generating a transformation matrix according to a set of spectral reflectance data for a statistically valid sampling of teeth. Illumination is directed toward the dental object over at least a first, a second, and a third wavelength band, one wavelength band at a time. For each of a plurality of pixels in an imaging array, an image data value is obtained, corresponding to each of the at least first, second, and third wavelength bands. The transformation matrix is applied to form the color mapping by generating a set of visual color values for each of the plurality of pixels according to the obtained image data values and according to image data values obtained from a reference object at the at least first, second, and third wavelength bands. The color mapping can be stored in an electronic memory. | 01-19-2012 |
Ryan L. Burns, Hopewell Junction, NY US
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| 20100199256 | PERFORMING OPTICAL PROXIMITY CORRECTION BY INCORPORATING CRITICAL DIMENSION CORRECTION - A solution for performing an optical proximity correction (OPC) process on a layout by incorporating a critical dimension (CD) correction is provided. A method may include separating the layout into a first portion and a second portion corresponding to the two exposures; creating a model for calculating a CD correction for a site on the first portion, the model corresponding to a topography change on the site due to the double exposures; implementing an OPC iteration for the fragment based on the model to generate an OPC solution for the first portion; and combining the OPC solution for the first portion with an OPC solution for the second portion to generate an OPC solution for the layout to generate a mask for fabricating a structure using the layout. | 08-05-2010 |
Ryan L. Burns, Fishkill, NY US
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| 20100173247 | SUBSTRATE PLANARIZATION WITH IMPRINT MATERIALS AND PROCESSES - The present invention relates to planarization materials and methods of using the same for substrate planarization in photolithography. A planarization layer of a planarization composition is formed on a substrate. The planarization composition contains at least one aromatic monomer and at least one non-aromatic monomer. A substantially flat surface is brought into contact with the planarization layer. The planarization layer is cured by exposing to a first radiation or by baking The substantially flat surface is then removed. A photoresist layer is formed on the planarization layer. The photoresist layer is exposed to a second radiation followed by development to form a relief image in the photoresist layer. The relief image is then transferred into the substrate. | 07-08-2010 |
Sean Burns, Hopewell Junction, NY US
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| 20090097017 | OPTICAL INSPECTION METHODS - Inspection methods. A method includes adhering an optical blocking layer directly onto and in direct mechanical contact with a semiconductor process wafer, the blocking layer being substantially opaque to a range of wavelengths of light; applying at least one layer over the blocking layer; and inspecting optically at least one wavelength at least one inspection area, the blocking layer extending substantially throughout the inspection area. An inspection method including adhering an optical absorbing layer to a semiconductor process wafer, where the absorbing layer is configured to substantially absorb a range of wavelengths of light; applying at least one layer over the absorbing layer; and inspecting optically at least one wavelength at least one inspection area of the process wafer. A manufacturing method including ascertaining if a defect is present within a photoresist layer, and changing a semiconductor manufacturing process to prevent the defect, if the defect is present. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20100112730 | OPTICAL INSPECTION METHODS - Inspection methods. A method includes adhering an optical blocking layer directly onto and in direct mechanical contact with a semiconductor process wafer, the blocking layer being substantially opaque to a range of wavelengths of light; applying at least one layer over the blocking layer; and inspecting optically at least one wavelength at least one inspection area, the blocking layer extending substantially throughout the inspection area. An inspection method including adhering an optical absorbing layer to a semiconductor process wafer, where the absorbing layer is configured to substantially absorb a range of wavelengths of light; applying at least one layer over the absorbing layer; and inspecting optically at least one wavelength at least one inspection area of the process wafer. A manufacturing method including ascertaining if a defect is present within a photoresist layer, and changing a semiconductor manufacturing process to prevent the defect, if the defect is present. | 05-06-2010 |
Sean D. Burns, Yorktown Heights, NY US
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| 20110207047 | Antireflective Hardmask Composition and a Method of Preparing a Patterned Material Using Same - An antireflective hardmask composition layer including a polymer having Si—O and non-silicon inorganic units in its backbone. The polymer includes chromophore and transparent moieties and a crosslinking component. The antireflective hardmask composition layer is employed in a method of forming a patterned material on a substrate. | 08-25-2011 |
Sean David Burns, Armonk, NY US
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| 20110129652 | Chemical Trim of Photoresist Lines by Means of A Tuned Overcoat - A new lithographic process comprises reducing the linewidth of an image while maintaining the lithographic process window, and using this process to fabricate pitch split structures comprising nm order (e.g., about 22 nm) node semiconductor devices. The process comprises applying a lithographic resist layer on a surface of a substrate and patterning and developing the lithographic resist layer to form a nm order node image having an initial line width. Overcoating the nm order node image with an acidic polymer produces an acidic polymer coated image. Heating the acidic polymer coated image gives a heat treated coating on the image, the heating being conducted at a temperature and for a time sufficient to reduce the initial linewidth to a subsequent narrowed linewidth. Developing the heated treated coating removes it from the image resulting in a free-standing trimmed lithographic feature on the substrate. Optionally repeating the foregoing steps further reduces the linewidth of the narrowed line. The invention also comprises a product produced by this process. | 06-02-2011 |
Sean David Burns, Hopewell Junction, NY US
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| 20090093114 | METHOD OF FORMING A DUAL-DAMASCENE STRUCTURE USING AN UNDERLAYER - A method of forming a dual-damascene wire. The method includes forming a via opening in a dielectric layer, filling the via opening with a polymeric formation including at least about 6% by weight of solids of thermal acid generator; heating the polymeric underlayer to a temperature greater than room temperature but less than about 180° C.; lithographically forming a trench in the dielectric layer and filling the via opening and the trench with an electrical conductor, a top surface of the electrical conductor substantially co-planer with the top surface of the second dielectric capping layer. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090311490 | CHEMICAL TRIM OF PHOTORESIST LINES BY MEANS OF A TUNED OVERCOAT MATERIAL - A new lithographic process comprises reducing the linewidth of an image while maintaining the lithographic process window, and using this process to fabricate pitch split structures comprising nm order (e.g., about 22 nm) node semiconductor devices. The process comprises applying a lithographic resist layer on a surface of a substrate and patterning and developing the lithographic resist layer to form a nm order node image having an initial line width. Overcoating the nm order node image with an acidic polymer produces an acidic polymer coated image. Heating the acidic polymer coated image gives a heat treated coating on the image, the heating being conducted at a temperature and for a time sufficient to reduce the initial linewidth to a subsequent narrowed linewidth. Developing the heated treated coating removes it from the image resulting in a free-standing trimmed lithographic feature on the substrate. Optionally repeating the foregoing steps further reduces the linewidth of the narrowed line. The invention also comprises a product produced by this process. | 12-17-2009 |
Steven Burns, Monroe, NY US
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| 20100174236 | Single-use auto-disable syringe - A single-use auto-disable syringe device of reduced size utilizes a locking element to prevent re-use of the syringe by locking the plunger rod with respect to the barrel upon completion of an injection stroke. The plunger rod includes a plurality of teeth comprising distally facing shoulders provided on a majority of the length of an elongate portion of the plunger rod and a breakable section configured to break upon the application of excessive axial or torsional force. The breakable section is preferably provided at a distal end of the plunger rod so that a proximal end of the locking element engages the syringe barrel and plunger rod at a position more proximal than the breakable section. In this way, the locking element resists some of the force that would otherwise be applied to the breakable section if the plunger rod were twisted. The plunger rod also includes an intermediate tooth provided on a distal-most tooth to prevent the user from repeatedly drawing in doses too small to activate the safety mechanism. | 07-08-2010 |
Thomas E. Burns, Williamsville, NY US
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| 20100011563 | Flexible Fastening Machine Tool - A flexible fastening machine tool having first and second facing pedestals is mounted on first and second pairs of rails. The pedestals are movable along the rails in a Y-axis direction. A rail base is provided and the second pair of rails is mounted on the rail base. A third pair of rails that extend in an X-axis direction are mounted to the floor, and the rail base is positioned on the third pair of rails, such that the second pedestal is movable along the third pair of rails in the X-axis direction toward and away from the first pedestal. A first movable carriage is mounted on the first pedestal and a second movable carriage is mounted on the second pedestal. A frame member is supported by the first and second carriages and the frame member holds a workpiece. The first and second carriages are independently movable toward and away from the first and second pairs of rails such that the fixture frame is capable of being raised, lowered and tilted. A C-frame is mounted on the third pair of rails and the C-frame is capable of performing tooling operations on the workpiece. | 01-21-2010 |