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20100223732 | UNITARY COMPOSITE/HYBRID CUSHIONING STRUCTURE(S) AND PROFILE(S) COMPRISED OF A THERMOPLASTIC FOAM(S) AND A THERMOSET MATERIAL(S) - Embodiments disclosed in the detailed description include a unitary or monolithic composite or hybrid cushioning structure(s) and profile(s) comprised of a cellular thermoplastic foam and a thermoset material. The thermoset material may also be provided as cellular foam as well. In one embodiment disclosed herein, the unitary composite cushioning structure is formed from a cellular thermoplastic foam and a thermoset material. The cellular thermoplastic foam provides support characteristics to the unitary composite cushioning structure. The thermoset material provides a resilient structure with cushioning characteristics to the cushioning structure. A stratum is disposed between at least a portion of the cellular thermoplastic foam and at least a portion of the thermoset material to secure the at least a portion of the thermoset material to the at least a portion of the cellular thermoplastic foam to provide a unitary composite cushioning structure. | 09-09-2010 |
20100330316 | SELF-ADJUSTING INSULATION, INCLUDING INSULATION PARTICULARLY SUITED FOR PIPE OR DUCT - Embodiments disclosed herein include insulation used to insulate elongated members, such a pipe or duct, as examples. The insulation can address a number of features, including but not limited to expansion and compression of insulation material, expansion and compression of the elongated member insulated, and the ability to adapt the insulation for elongated member of different sizes and lengths. In one embodiment, the insulation is comprised of at least one plank comprised of a flexible polymeric foam configured to be wrapped around an elongated member. In order for the insulation to self-adjust to compensate for thermal expansion and contraction of the foam material, the plank is comprised of a plurality of flexible polymeric foam profiles. At least one flexible polymeric foam spacer may also be provided that self-adjusts to compensate for thermal expansion and contraction of the elongated member to prevent or reduce gaps in insulation. | 12-30-2010 |
20110072587 | FOAM CUSHION HAVING REDUCED CROSS-SECTION AREA FOAM PROFILES FORMING HOLLOW PORTION(S) FOR DEFORMATION - Cushions are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a cushion is comprised of a plurality of foam profiles each having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a geometry of reduced cross-section area from the top surface to the bottom surface in a vertical projection. The plurality of foam profiles are arranged such that the top surfaces of the plurality of foam profiles are disposed in or substantially in a first plane. In this manner, hollow portions can be formed between adjacent foam profiles. At least one sheet of material is affixed to at least one of the top surface and the bottom surface of the plurality of foam profiles. When a compression force is imposed on the cushion, the hollow portions allow the foam profiles to adapt to deformation. Further, by providing the hollow portions, the cushion can more easily be rolled or wrapped for transport or storage. | 03-31-2011 |
20120272457 | UNITARY COMPOSITE/HYBRID CUSHIONING STRUCTURE(S) AND PROFILE(S) COMPRISED OF A THERMOPLASTIC FOAM(S) AND A THERMOSET MATERIAL(S) AND RELATED METHODS - Related methods to produce unitary or monolithic composite or hybrid cushioning structure(s) and profile(s) comprised of a thermoplastic foam and a thermoset material are also disclosed. As non-limiting examples, the thermoset material may also be provided as cellular foam. The unitary composite cushioning structure may be formed from the thermoplastic material and the thermoset material. The thermoplastic material provides support characteristics to the unitary composite cushioning structure. The thermoset material provides a resilient structure with cushioning characteristics to the cushioning structure. A stratum, which may be continuously produced, is formed between at least a portion of the cellular thermoplastic foam and at least a portion of the thermoset material as the thermoset material transforms from a non-solid to a solid phase to secure the at least a portion of the thermoset material to the at least a portion of the thermoplastic material to provide a unitary composite cushioning structure. | 11-01-2012 |
20120315424 | SELF-ADJUSTING INSULATION, INCLUDING INSULATION PARTICULARLY SUITED FOR PIPE OR DUCT - Embodiments disclosed herein include insulation used to insulate elongated members, such a pipe or duct, as examples. The insulation can address a number of features, including but not limited to expansion and compression of insulation material, expansion and compression of the elongated member insulated, and the ability to adapt the insulation for elongated member of different sizes and lengths. In one embodiment, the insulation is comprised of at least one plank comprised of a flexible polymeric foam configured to be wrapped around an elongated member. In order for the insulation to self-adjust to compensate for thermal expansion and contraction of the foam material, the plank is comprised of a plurality of flexible polymeric foam profiles. At least one flexible polymeric foam spacer may also be provided that self-adjusts to compensate for thermal expansion and contraction of the elongated member to prevent or reduce gaps in insulation. | 12-13-2012 |
20130081209 | CELLULAR MATTRESS ASSEMBLIES AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments disclosed herein include cellular mattress assemblies and related methods. The cellular mattresses assemblies may comprise thermoplastic material and/or thermoset material to achieve appropriate comfort and support characteristics. The cellular mattress assemblies may also comprise one or more components including a cellular thermoplastic foam profile to achieve appropriate comfort and support characteristics. The cellular mattress may include a support layer, a comfort layer, and a transition layer between the support layer and the comfort layer. | 04-04-2013 |
20130119574 | UNITARY COMPOSITE/HYBRID CUSHIONING STRUCTURE(S) AND PROFILE(S) COMPRISED OF A THERMOPLASTIC FOAM(S) AND A THERMOSET MATERIAL(S) - Embodiments disclosed in the detailed description include a unitary or monolithic composite or hybrid cushioning structure(s) and profile(s) comprised of a cellular thermoplastic foam and a thermoset material. The thermoset material may also be provided as cellular foam as well. In one embodiment disclosed herein, the unitary composite cushioning structure is formed from a cellular thermoplastic foam and a thermoset material. The cellular thermoplastic foam provides support characteristics to the unitary composite cushioning structure. The thermoset material provides a resilient structure with cushioning characteristics to the cushioning structure. A stratum is disposed between at least a portion of the cellular thermoplastic foam and at least a portion of the thermoset material to secure the at least a portion of the thermoset material to the at least a portion of the cellular thermoplastic foam to provide a unitary composite cushioning structure. | 05-16-2013 |
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20110142316 | Tomography-Based and MRI-Based Imaging Systems - Tomography limitations in vivo due to incomplete, inconsistent and intricate measurements require solution of inverse problems. The new strategies disclosed in this application are capable of providing faster data acquisition, higher image quality, lower radiation dose, greater flexibility, and lower system cost. Such benefits can be used to advance research in cardiovascular diseases, regenerative medicine, inflammation, and nanotechnology. The present invention relates to the field of medical imaging. More particularly, embodiments of the invention relate to methods, systems, and devices for imaging, including tomography-based and MRI-based applications. For example, included in embodiments of the invention are compressive sampling based tomosynthesis methods, which have great potential to reduce the overall x-ray radiation dose for a patient. To name a few, compressive sensing based carbon nano-tube based interior tomosynthesis systems, tomography-based dynamic cardiac elastography systems, cardiac elastodynamic biomarkers from interior MR imaging, exact and stable interior ROI reconstructions for radial MRI, and interior reconstruction based ultrafast tomography systems are provided. | 06-16-2011 |
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20080257457 | NICKEL-BASE ALLOYS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - A nickel-base alloy having favorable toughness and thermal fatigue resistance comprises, in weight percentages based on total alloy weight: 9 to 20 chromium; 25 to 35 iron; 1 to 3 molybdenum; 3.0 to 5.5 niobium; 0.2 to 2.0 aluminum; 0.3 to 3.0 titanium; less than 0.10 carbon; no more than 0.01 boron; nickel; and incidental impurities. Also disclosed are die casting dies, other tooling, and other articles of manufacture made from or comprising the nickel-base alloy. | 10-23-2008 |
20100018615 | THERMAL MECHANICAL TREATMENT OF FERROUS ALLOYS, AND RELATED ALLOYS AND ARTICLES - A thermal mechanical treatment method includes hot working a precipitation hardening martensitic stainless steel, quenching the stainless steel, and aging the stainless steel. According to certain embodiments, the thermal mechanical treatment does not include solution heat treating the stainless steel prior to aging or cryogenically cooling the stainless steel. An article includes a precipitation hardening martensitic stainless steel having a process history that includes hot working the stainless steel, quenching the stainless steel, and aging the stainless steel. According to certain embodiments, the process history does not include solution heat treating the stainless steel prior to aging or cryogenically cooling the stainless steel. | 01-28-2010 |
20110186190 | THERMAL MECHANICAL TREATMENT OF FERROUS ALLOYS, AND RELATED ALLOYS AND ARTICLES - A thermal mechanical treatment method includes hot working a precipitation hardening martensitic stainless steel, quenching the stainless steel, and aging the stainless steel. According to certain embodiments, the thermal mechanical treatment does not include solution heat treating the stainless steel prior to aging or cryogenically cooling the stainless steel. An article includes a precipitation hardening martensitic stainless steel having a process history that includes hot working the stainless steel, quenching the stainless steel, and aging the stainless steel. According to certain embodiments, the process history does not include solution heat treating the stainless steel prior to aging or cryogenically cooling the stainless steel. | 08-04-2011 |
20110206553 | NICKEL-BASE ALLOYS AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - A nickel-base alloy having favorable toughness and thermal fatigue resistance comprises, in weight percentages based on total alloy weight: 9 to 12 chromium; 25 to 35 iron; 1 to 3 molybdenum; 3.0 to 5.5 niobium; 0.2 to 2.0 aluminum; 0.3 to 3.0 titanium; less than 0.10 carbon; no more than 0.01 boron; nickel; and incidental impurities. Also disclosed are die casting dies, other tooling, and other articles of manufacture made from or comprising the nickel-base alloy. | 08-25-2011 |
20140260478 | METHODS TO IMPROVE HOT WORKABILITY OF METAL ALLOYS - A method of processing an alloy workpiece to reduce thermal cracking may comprise spraying a metallic coating material onto at least a portion of a surface of the alloy workpiece to form a surface coating metallurgically bonded to the alloy workpiece. The surface coating may be more ductile than the alloy workpiece and reduces heat loss from the alloy workpiece. | 09-18-2014 |
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20110054023 | Inhibition of HIF-1 activation for anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory responses - The presently disclosed subject matter generally relates to methods and compositions for inhibiting the expression and/or activation of hypoxia-inducible factor 1 (HIF-1) genes in a cancer cell, tissue or tumor. More particularly, the methods disclosed herein relate to inhibition of HIF-1 activation in a tumor, increasing sensitivity of a tumor cell to radiation and/or chemotherapy, delaying tumor growth, inhibiting tumor blood vessel growth, inhibiting inflammatory responses in a cell through the use of compositions that prevent the nitrosylation of HIF-1, and methods for screening for new inhibitors of HIF-1 activiation. Additionally, the compositions disclosed herein relate to compositions that can be employed in, and are identified by, the disclosed methods. | 03-03-2011 |
20140249097 | Inhibition of HIF-1 activation for Anti-Tumor and Anti-Inflammatory responses - The presently disclosed subject matter generally relates to methods and compositions for inhibiting the expression and/or activation of hypoxia-inducible factor 1 (HIF-1) genes in a cancer cell, tissue or tumor. More particularly, the methods disclosed herein relate to inhibition of HIF-1 activation in a tumor, increasing sensitivity of a tumor cell to radiation and/or chemotherapy, delaying tumor growth, inhibiting tumor blood vessel growth, inhibiting inflammatory responses in a cell through the use of compositions that prevent the nitrosylation of HIF-1, and methods for screening for new inhibitors of HIF-1 activation. Additionally, the compositions disclosed herein relate to compositions that can be employed in, and are identified by, the disclosed methods. | 09-04-2014 |
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20090052333 | TRAFFIC INDEPENDENT SURVIVABILITY ANALYSIS - First-order effects of hypothesized fault conditions are determined by propagating discrete test packets between select nodes and noting the change of path, if any, taken by the test packet under each condition relative to the fault-free path. Tools are provided to create classes of node pairs of interest, and test packets are created only for select classes. The network is analyzed to identify fault conditions that are likely to impact system performance, and only these fault conditions are simulated. By providing a methodology for selecting classes of node pairs to test, and prioritizing the faults to simulate, a first-order survivability analysis of large networks can be performed efficiently and effectively. The efficiency of this technique is also enhanced by providing test packets that are representative of a wide range of possible source-destination combinations, and by evaluating only the source-destination combinations that may be directly affected by each fault condition. | 02-26-2009 |
20100088121 | MEDICAL INFORMATION NOTIFICATION SYSTEM USING SECURE WIRELESS AND/OR WIRED COMMUNICATION - A system for reporting medical information to healthcare provider users may require users to acknowledge receipt of information. Information may be sent using a secure instant messaging (SIM) protocol, and users may acknowledge receipt, e.g., by sending a message, or clicking on a uniform resource locator (URL) or button included in the information. Unacknowledged information may be re-sent at designated time intervals, and may have different levels of urgency indicated in the message. Acknowledgement may be tracked by the system, e.g., by recording the user and timestamp of acknowledgement. Feeds or syndications (e.g., RSS, RDF, Atom, etc.) may be used to provide medical information, allowing users to subscribe to feeds for one or more patients. Feeds may be continuously aggregated and updated with the most recent information for each of the patients. Users can easily distinguish new information from information already accessed, thereby allowing the healthcare provider to efficiently sort through the medical data. | 04-08-2010 |