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20100308571 | OPTICAL SYSTEM DEMONSTRATING IMPROVED RESISTANCE TO OPTICALLY DEGRADING EXTERNAL EFFECTS - A system for projecting one or more synthetic optical images, which demonstrates improved resistance to optically degrading external effects, is provided. The inventive system serves to lock the focal length of the focusing elements in place. In other words, no other transparent materials or layers brought into contact with the inventive system will serve to materially alter the focal length or the optical acuity of synthetic images formed by the system. | 12-09-2010 |
20110019283 | TAMPER INDICATING OPTICAL SECURITY DEVICE - A tamper indicating optical security device that operates to produce one or more synthetic images is provided. Any attempt to detach (e.g., forcibly remove) this device from an underlying base material will cause one or more layers of the security device to separate or delaminate, rending the device partially or totally inoperable. The inventive device is contemplated for use with, among other things, currency or banknotes, secure documents such as bonds, checks, travelers checks, identification cards, lottery tickets, passports, postage stamps, and stock certificates, as well as non-secure documents such as stationery items and labels. The inventive device is also contemplated for use with consumer goods as well as bags or packaging used with consumer goods. | 01-27-2011 |
20120194916 | LASER MARKED DEVICE - An optical device projecting one or more synthetically magnified images that has been laser marked with one or more static two dimensional (2D) images is provided. The static 2D image(s) laser marked on or within this device and the synthetically magnified image(s) projected by this device help determine the authenticity of a document (e.g., passport data page) or product that employs it. Several embodiments of the inventive device also offer increased resistance to tampering or alteration and wear. | 08-02-2012 |
20140232809 | LASER MARKED DEVICE - An optical device projecting one or more synthetically magnified images that has been laser marked with one or more static two dimensional (2D) images is provided. The static 2D image(s) laser marked on or within this device and the synthetically magnified image(s) projected by this device help determine the authenticity of a document (e.g., passport data page) or product that employs it. Several embodiments of the inventive device also offer increased resistance to tampering or alteration and wear. | 08-21-2014 |
20140376091 | OPTIONALLY TRANSFERABLE OPTICAL SYSTEM WITH A REDUCED THICKNESS - An optionally transferable optical system with a reduced thickness is provided. The inventive optical system is basically made up of a synthetic image presentation system in which one or more arrangements of structured image icons are substantially in contact with, but not completely embedded within, one or more arrangements of focusing elements. The focusing element and image icon arrangements cooperate to form at least one synthetic image. By way of the subject invention, the requirement for an optical spacer to provide the necessary focal distance between the focusing elements and their associated image icon(s) is removed. As a result, overall system thicknesses are reduced, suitability as a surface-applied authentication system is enabled, and tamper resistance is improved. | 12-25-2014 |
20150070350 | SECURITY DEVICE FOR PROJECTING A COLLECTION OF SYNTHETIC IMAGES - A security device for projecting a collection of synthetic images as well as a computer-implemented method for producing such a security device are provided. The synthetic images may represent different viewpoints of a target object or image that change from one viewpoint image to another viewpoint image as the location of the observer changes relative to the device. The nature of each synthetic image can, however, be completely arbitrary, much like the images that are provided by a display device such as a television or computer monitor. In an exemplary embodiment, a special symmetry is used to generate the synthetic images, which allows the device to be manufactured without regard for registration. | 03-12-2015 |
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20100269819 | Human Powered Dry Powder Inhaler and Dry Powder Inhaler Compositions - In one embodiment, a human-powered dry powder inhaler comprises a human-powered compressible component operable to discharge an air pulse at an outlet at a pressure of about 1-40 psi; an inflatable reservoir operable to receive an air pulse discharged from the human-powered compressible component to provide an aerosol of a dry powder pharmaceutical formulation in the reservoir, the reservoir including an outlet valve; and a receiving mask in communication with the outlet valve and operable to receive an aerosol of dry powder from the reservoir and to deliver the aerosol to at least a mouth or nose of a patient. In another embodiment, the inhaler comprises a human-powered compressible component operable to discharge an air pulse at an outlet of a polymeric pressure release valve at a pressure of about 1-40 psi; and a receiving mask in communication with the outlet of the compressible component and operable to deliver an aerosol of dry powder to at least a mouth or nose of a patient. Methods for delivery of a dry powder pharmaceutical formulation to a patient are conducted in the absence of electrical power and circuitry and pre-pressurized propellant gas. Suitable dry powder pharmaceutical formulations may include myo-inositol and/or maltodextrin as a carrier and active ingredients such as vaccines or siRNA. | 10-28-2010 |
20120045479 | Dry Powder Formulations, Vaccines and Methods - Respirable dry powder formulations comprise myo-inositol and leucine. Dry powder human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine formulations comprise a least one HPV capsid protein and a carrier comprising myo-inositol and leucine. Methods of administering an HPV vaccine to an individual comprise inhalation administration to the individual of a dry powder HPV vaccine formulation comprising a least one HPV capsid protein and a carrier comprising myo-inositol and leucine. | 02-23-2012 |
20130202655 | Vaccines, Methods of Administering Vaccines, Methods and Products for Treating and/or Delaying Onset of Dysplastic Lesions, and Wafers for Oral Administration - Methods and products for treating and/or delaying onset of dysplastic lesions, and wafers for oral administration employ dry powder compositions including myo-inositol. Methods for administering a vaccine for a virus or bacteria to an individual comprising administering a first portion of the vaccine to the individual via one route and administering a second portion via a second, different route. In a specific embodiment, the first route is sublingually. Vaccines are provided in the form of dry powder compositions comprising a combination of nanoparticles and microparticles, or in the form of a wafer which dissolves in water at room temperature in less than about one minute. Storage stable unit dosages of a vaccine are provided by individually packaging individual unit dosages of a dry powder composition comprising the vaccine and a carrier in blister compartments formed of gas and moisture resistant material. | 08-08-2013 |