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20090018795 | MUSCLE TRAINING APPRATUS AND METHOD - The invention is directed to a muscle trainer and methods for exercising a weaker of two sets of opposing muscles of a person moving an implement, such as a golf club, wherein, if the two sets of opposing muscles were of appropriate strength, the two sets of opposing muscles would desirably apply forces in opposite directions to the implement to assist in maintaining an ideal movement of the implement. In various embodiments, the invention provides methods for training the opposing sets of muscles to consistently move the implement in an ideal way to accomplish a useful or recreational function. The methods include: (a) moving the muscle trainer through an actual motion; (b) determining a difference between the actual motion and an ideal motion, where the difference indicates a dominating force direction in which the muscle trainer is being urged by the stronger or dominating set of muscles; (c) applying an external force to the muscle trainer to urge the muscle trainer in the dominating force direction; and (d) using the weaker or non-dominating set of muscles to urge the muscle trainer against the external force to thereby exercise the non-dominating set of muscles. | 01-15-2009 |
20130005496 | Multi-Rotor Apparatus and Method for Motion Sculpting - A reversibly attachable muscle trainer includes a multi-arm structure with motion sensors and force generators for exercising opposing muscles of a person moving an implement so as to maintain an ideal movement. When attached to the implement, the muscle trainer trains the opposing muscles to consistently move the implement in an ideal way. While the person moves the implement with the muscle trainer attached, a processor receives signals from the motion sensors and determines differences between the actual implement motion and an ideal implement motion. The difference indicates a dominating force direction in which the dominating muscles urge the implement. The processor activates the force generators to apply external forces to the implement to urge the implement in various types of training force directions. | 01-03-2013 |
20130150174 | MUSCLE TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD - The invention is directed to a muscle trainer and methods for exercising opposing muscles of a person moving an implement. If the opposing muscles were of appropriate strength, the opposing muscles would apply forces in opposite directions to the implement to assist in maintaining an ideal movement of the implement. The methods train the opposing muscles to consistently move the implement in an ideal way to accomplish the function. The methods include: (a) moving the muscle trainer through an actual motion; (b) determining a difference between the actual motion and an ideal motion, the difference indicating a dominating force direction in which the dominating muscles urge the muscle trainer; (c) applying an external force to the muscle trainer to urge the muscle trainer in the dominating force direction; and (d) using the non-dominating muscles to urge the muscle trainer against the external force to thereby exercise the non-dominating muscles. | 06-13-2013 |
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20100306853 | PROVIDING NOTIFICATION OF SPAM AVATARS - The system monitors activities, movements, and other behavior patterns necessary to determine whether an avatar is a spam advertisement. A storing mechanism stores a “black list” and a black list score consisting of a list of spam avatar identifications (UUIDs) matching avatars that have been flagged as confirmed or suspected spam advertisers. Another mechanism allows the owner to redraw or otherwise re-render a distinguishing mark or other audible signature when an avatar has been detected as being a spam advertiser. Yet another mechanism signals to the owner an offending avatar that they have been added to the black list or had a report filed against them, and a reason as to why (the methods used to identify them). Another mechanism allows for a black listed avatar to be removed from the black list, and scores to be decreased and for the virtual universe and users to utilize the black list and score. | 12-02-2010 |
20100325453 | PRIORITIZED WORKLOAD ROUTING IN A DATA CENTER - An approach that manages energy in a data center is provided. In one embodiment, there is an energy management tool, including an analysis component configured to determine an energy profile of each of a plurality of systems within the data center. The energy management tool further comprises a priority component configured to prioritize a routing of a workload to a set of systems from the plurality of systems within the data center having the least amount of energy present based on the energy profile of each of the plurality of systems within the data center. | 12-23-2010 |
20110010325 | APPLICATION OF NORMATIVE RULES IN A VIRTUAL UNIVERSE - The present invention teaches methods for applying an avatar behavior rule within a virtual universe environment. An avatar behavior rule and a violation threshold for the rule are defined for a virtual universe environment. The behavior of a collective plurality of avatars within the virtual universe is monitored for compliance with the rule, including determining an amount of compliance with the rule and comparing the compliance amount with the violation threshold. If the compliance amount exceeds the violation threshold, then the rule or the violation threshold is revised until the monitored behavior of the collective plurality of avatars within the virtual universe is in compliance with the rule, and in effect does not exceed the violation threshold. Service methods, articles of manufacture comprising a computer readable program, systems, articles and programmable devices for performing one or more method and/or process elements of the current invention are also provided. | 01-13-2011 |
20110078088 | Method and System for Accurate Rating of Avatars in a Virtual Environment - A method and system applies a rating adjustment to ratings by avatars in a virtual universe. The rating adjustment offsets mutual rating collusion between avatars. The ratings may be adjusted based on a weighted value of indicia of association, and may also be adjusted based on rating frequencies between the same avatars. In a rating system having a fee structure, the ratings may be adjusted by scaling the rating/fee payoff to favor higher fees. Where indicia of association are weighted, the weightings are mapped to discrete levels of association between avatars, from no association to close association, with greater reduction of ratings for closer association. | 03-31-2011 |
20130132324 | APPLICATION OF NORMATIVE RULES IN A VIRTUAL UNIVERSE - The present invention teaches methods for applying an avatar behavior rule within a virtual universe environment. An avatar behavior rule and a violation threshold for the rule are defined for a virtual universe environment. The behavior of a collective plurality of avatars within the virtual universe is monitored for compliance with the rule, including determining an amount of compliance with the rule and comparing the compliance amount with the violation threshold. If the compliance amount does not exceed the violation threshold but avatars are complaining that the monitored behavior of another of the avatars is at an objectionable level, then the rule or the violation threshold is revised until the monitored behavior of the collective plurality of avatars within the virtual universe exceeds the revised violation threshold, or none of the avatars is complaining. | 05-23-2013 |
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20120214586 | System and Method for Using Atomic Agents to Implement Modifications - Techniques are disclosed for using atomic agents to implement modifications to actors. The atomic agents are self-functioning and may be applied to and removed from an actor in order to modify the behavior and/or appearance of the actor. The default appearance and behavior of the actor is embedded in the program code that defines the actor. One or more atomic agents may be applied to the actor to modify the actor's appearance or behavior without requiring any communication or interaction with the program code that defines the actor. Separate program code defines each atomic agent and the compatibility between the respective atomic agent and other atomic agents. | 08-23-2012 |
20140349721 | UNLOCKING OF DIGITAL CONTENT BASED ON GEO-LOCATION OF OBJECTS - This disclosure relates to a system configured to unlock digital content related to toys associated with users. The digital content may be unlocked based on the associations between the toys and the users, and presence of objects associated with user accounts at predetermined geographic locations. The predetermined geographic locations may be locations within theme parks, restaurants, stores, and/or hotels. The toys associated with the users may include, for example, toys owned by the users. The toys may include physical toys and/or virtual toys in a virtual space. The objects associated with user accounts may include, for example, a mobile phone belonging to the user. The user accounts may be electronic accounts associated with individual users that include information related to the toys associated with users and information related to the objects. | 11-27-2014 |
20150050996 | SYSTEM USING RULE BASED TECHNIQUES FOR HANDLING GAMEPLAY RESTRICTIONS - Systems and methods employing rule based techniques for handling virtual entity manifestation into gameplay modes in accordance with gameplay restrictions of the individual gameplay modes. The system may comprise a host server including one or more processors configured to execute computer program modules. The computer program modules may comprise a game module configured to execute an instance of the online game and to facilitate participation in one or more gameplay modes, a rule module configured to maintain rules corresponding to the restrictions for manifesting virtual entities into the individual gameplay modes, a creation module configured to create manifests including information corresponding to the rules for each gameplay mode, a determination module configured to determine which rules to apply to the virtual entities, and an application module configured to apply the rules according to the determinations. | 02-19-2015 |
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20090177962 | INTELLIGENTLY REPRESENTING FILES IN A VIEW - Embodiments of the invention provide a method, system, and media for intelligently presenting representations of files. The method can include determining a set of files for which information about them is to be rendered in a window of a graphical user interface even when not all of the files are the same type, conditioning a format of each representation based on a type of each file, selecting for each representation a set of file properties to be presented (the selection being based on the type of each file), and presenting the set of representations consistent with the formats and with appropriate file properties. | 07-09-2009 |
20100211587 | APPLICATION LAUNCHING VIA INDEXED DATA - Application launching on a computer via indexed data. Based on a search term entered by a user, the computer searches an index containing metadata representative of one or more applications installed on the computer. A user interface on the computer's display has a window for displaying the results of searching the index. In addition, the user interface receives user input to select an application from the search results to be initiated. The computer is responsive to the user input via the user interface for initiating the selected application installed on the computer. A computer-readable medium including a persistent component, an index component, a query component, and an execution component embodies further aspects of the invention. | 08-19-2010 |
20110125738 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING SECONDARY SEARCH ACTIONS BASED ON PRIMARY SEARCH RESULT ATTRIBUTES - A method and system are provided for enhancing an initial set of data values generated by a query of one or more data stores. File parameters and file types are retrieved from the initial query and used to generate a second set of searches, actions, and information related to the initial set of data values. The results from the initial query and the secondary query are displayed on a presentation device. | 05-26-2011 |
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20080268428 | Chromosome 5 Genetic Variants Related to Dyslexia - An isolated polynucleotide or genetic material from human Chromosome 5 that indicates the presence of dyslexia or a predisposition to develop dyslexia in the individual from whom which the sample was obtained. A method of diagnosing dyslexia or a predisposition to develop dyslexia. | 10-30-2008 |
20080280290 | Method and Device for the Collection and Isolation of Nucleic Acid - A device for collecting and preserving nucleic acids in a sample, the device comprising: a) a support; b) one or more than one sample zone in the support for loading the sample onto the device; and c) a composition comprising i) one or more than one absorbent, and ii) one or more than one stabilizer; where the one or more than one sample zone on the support comprises a recess or space within the support extending from the top surface toward, but not through, the bottom surface, or comprises a space within the support and the composition is retained within the sample zone. A method for collecting and preserving nucleic acids in a sample, the method comprising a) providing a device for collecting and preserving nucleic acids in a sample according to the present invention; b) providing a sample potentially comprising one or more than one nucleic acid; and c) applying part or all of the sample to one or more than one of the sample zones on the device. A method of detecting and quantifying nucleic acids in a sample, the method comprising a) collecting and preserving nucleic acids in the sample according to a method of the present invention; b) removing the absorbent with sample from the sample zones of the device; and c) detecting, or detecting and quantifying the nucleic acids. | 11-13-2008 |
20090023151 | Method For The Labeling And Detection Of Small Polynucleotides - Methods and kits for use in isolating, labeling or detecting a small polynucleotide of interest from a sample. The method entails hybridizing the small polynucleotide to a capture probe, lengthening the small polynucleotide by primer extension and/or ligation, and degrading the capture probe to provide a single stranded extension product. The kits include the capture probe and additional reagents for the extension, ligation and/or degradation reactions. | 01-22-2009 |
20090203017 | Use of Nucleic Acid Probes to Detect Nucleotide Sequences of Interest in a Sample - The invention relates to methods for the determination and detection of nucleic acids sequences in a sample. The nucleic acid may be RNA or DNA or both. The invention also relates to methods for the determination of the presence and species of various microorganisms in a sample. We have also identified a set of oligonucleotide nucleic acid sequences within the rRNAs of Gram-negative organisms that facilitates both the broad identification of Gram-negative organisms as a class when used as a pool, or in combination, for example in a hybridization assay. This set of oligonucleotides may detect sequences that are indicative of the presence of organisms of the broad class of Gram-negative organisms while exhibiting little or no false identification of Gram-positive organisms, and fungi, or other microorganisms. The assay includes concurrent incubation with at least one nucleotide sequence of interest, at least one nucleic acid probe, a fluorosurfactant, and a nuclease. The assay may further be employed to detect the presence of bacteria, fungi, or other microorganisms by use of additional specific probes, or to detect and/or identify target nucleic acid sequences in a sample. Further, the invention also relates to methods of reducing non-specific binding and facilitating complex formation in a binding assay. The binding assay may be, but is not limited to, a nucleic acid hybridization assay or an immunoassay. The invention also relates to methods of detection that employ at least one target of interest, which may be a nucleotide sequence, at least one probe, which may be a nucleic acid probe and a nuclease. | 08-13-2009 |
20100216220 | Devices and Methods for the Purification, Isolation, Desalting or Buffer/Solvent Exchange of Substances - A spin column device, which contains a rigid porous filter that retains its shape during centrifugation, chromatography methods using the device to isolate a desired substance, e.g., a biological molecule, from other substances in a mixture, and kits containing the device with one or more reagents for use in the method. | 08-26-2010 |
20100267004 | Method, Substances and Kits for Labeling Population of RNA and Other Substances Containing Vicinal Diols - A method for labeling biological molecules and synthetic molecules that contain a geminal diol, such as RNA, carbohydrates or glycoproteins, using a periodate sequestering agent is provided. Compositions and kits for use in the labeling method are also provided. | 10-21-2010 |
20120031845 | Devices and Methods for the Purification, Isolation, Desalting or Buffer/Solvent Exchange of Substances - A spin column device, which contains a rigid porous filter that retains its shape during centrifugation, chromatography methods using the device to isolate a desired substance, e.g., a biological molecule, from other substances in a mixture, and kits containing the device with one or more reagents for use in the method. | 02-09-2012 |
20120214974 | Devices and Methods for the Purification, Isolation, Desalting or Buffer/Solvent Exchange of Substances - A spin column device, which contains a rigid porous filter that retains its shape during centrifugation, chromatography methods using the device to isolate a desired substance, e.g., a biological molecule, from other substances in a mixture, and kits containing the device with one or more reagents for use in the method. | 08-23-2012 |
20120329054 | METHOD AND SUBSTANCES FOR ISOLATING MIRNAS - A capture probe suitable for use with a method for isolating miRNAs. A method for isolating an miRNA of interest from a sample comprising the miRNA of interest comprising providing the capture probe. A method for identifying an miRNA of interest. | 12-27-2012 |
20130116154 | METHOD AND SUBSTANCES FOR ISOLATION AND DETECTION OF SMALL POLYNUCLEOTIDES - A capture probe suitable for use with methods for isolating, labeling or detecting small polynucleotides. A method for isolating a small polynucleotide of interest from a sample comprising hybridizing the small polynucleotide to the capture probe and lengthening the small polynucleotide by primer extension or ligation. A method for detecting a small polynucleotide of interest following isolation by amplification of the primer extension products and/or hybridization and subsequent cleavage of dual labeled detector probes. | 05-09-2013 |
20130338011 | METHOD AND SUBSTANCES FOR ISOLATING MIRNAS - A capture probe suitable for use with a method for isolating miRNAs. A method for isolating an miRNA of interest from a sample comprising the miRNA of interest comprising providing the capture probe. A method for identifying an miRNA of interest. | 12-19-2013 |
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20090124512 | DNA ARRAY ANALYSIS AS A DIAGNOSTIC FOR CURRENT AND EMERGING STRAINS OF INFLUENZA - Embodiments herein provide for methods, compositions and apparati for detection and/or diagnosis of virus types, subtypes and/or strains. In particular embodiments, the virus is an influenza virus. The apparatus may include a microarray with attached capture probes, designed to bind to oligonucleotides capable of binding at least a portion of a nucleic acid sequence of one or more target genes in a broad array of influenza types, subtypes or strains. The compositions may include isolated nucleic acids as capture probes, target sequences and/or tagged label probes, of use for diagnosis and/or detection of influenza virus. | 05-14-2009 |
20100273670 | DETECTION OF ANTIVIRAL RESISTANCE IN INFLUENZA A USING DNA MICROARRAY - Embodiments of the present invention relate to compositions, methods and apparatus for detection of antiviral agent resistance or sensitivity of a virus. In some embodiments, antiviral agent resistance or sensitivity of influenza types, such as A, B and C may be identified. In more embodiments, sub-types such as the hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA) of influenza A may be analyzed for antiviral agent resistance or sensitivity. In a particular embodiment, the various strains of influenza virus may be analyzed for resistance or sensitivity using DNA microarray analysis designed to target a gene segment. In various embodiments, a microarray-based assay system with capture and detection (label) probes may be utilized to identify a change in a gene segment that confers resistance or sensitivity to an antiviral agent of an influenza strain. | 10-28-2010 |
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20080202473 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RAPIDLY THAWING FROZEN NOX REDUCTANT - According to one aspect of the present invention, a liquid reductant tank for supplying liquid reductant to a selective catalytic reduction system is disclosed. The tank includes a tank cavity for holding a liquid reductant and being at least partially defined by one or more side walls; a liquid reductant supply line at least partially situated within the tank cavity and for communicating liquid reductant from the tank cavity to outside of the tank cavity; and a heating element situated at least partially within the liquid reductant supply line and for thawing frozen reductant situated within the supply line during cold start conditions to obtain liquid reductant for use in a selective catalytic reduction system. | 08-28-2008 |
20110120984 | Method and Apparatus for Rapidly Thawing Frozen NOx Reductant - According to one aspect of the present invention, a liquid reductant tank for supplying liquid reductant to a selective catalytic reduction system is disclosed. The tank includes a tank cavity for holding a liquid reductant and being at least partially defined by one or more side walls; a liquid reductant supply line at least partially situated within the tank cavity and for communicating liquid reductant from the tank cavity to outside of the tank cavity; and a heating element situated at least partially within the liquid reductant supply line and for thawing frozen reductant situated within the supply line during cold start conditions to obtain liquid reductant for use in a selective catalytic reduction system. | 05-26-2011 |
20110259014 | REFINERY RESIDUALS PROCESSING FOR INTEGRATED POWER, WATER, AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS - Systems and methods are provided for processing refinery residuals. In one embodiment, the system may include a gasifier configured to produce syngas from refinery residuals. A gas turbine engine may produce power from the syngas, and the power may be provided to a desalination system. A portion of the syngas may be provided to a shift reactor. | 10-27-2011 |
20140158550 | Method for Water Treatment Coupling Electrocoagulation and Sonic Energy - The onset of flocculation of undesirable chemicals within produced water is accelerated by treatment of the produced water with electrocoagulation and sonication. The sonoelectrochemical method described herein provides a faster and more dynamic means to reduce the requisite retention time for separation of flocculants. | 06-12-2014 |
20150053619 | Process for Hardness and Boron Removal - Both the hardness and boron content of wastewater may be reduced by contacting the wastewater with liquid sodium silicate (LSS) in an effective amount for such reductions followed by one or both of two additional procedures. The additional procedure may be contacting the wastewater with an Al( | 02-26-2015 |
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20110070661 | RAMAN-ACTIVE REAGENTS AND THE USE THEREOF - The present invention provides a new class of Raman-active reagents for use in biological and other applications, as well as methods and kits for their use and manufacture. Each reagent includes a Raman-active reporter molecule, a binding molecule, and a surface enhancing particle capable of causing surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). The Raman-active reporter molecule and the binding molecule are affixed to the particle to give both a strong SERS signal and to provide biological functionality, i.e. antigen or drug recognition. The Raman-active reagents can function as an alternative to fluorescence-labeled reagents, with advantages in detection including signal stability, sensitivity, and the ability to simultaneously detect several biological materials. The Raman-active reagents also have a wide range of applications, especially in clinical fields (e.g., immunoassays, imaging, and drug screening). | 03-24-2011 |
20110070662 | RAMAN-ACTIVE REAGENTS AND THE USE THEREOF - The present invention provides a new class of Raman-active reagents for use in biological and other applications, as well as methods and kits for their use and manufacture. Each reagent includes a Raman-active reporter molecule, a binding molecule, and a surface enhancing particle capable of causing surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). The Raman-active reporter molecule and the binding molecule are affixed to the particle to give both a strong SERS signal and to provide biological functionality, i.e. antigen or drug recognition. The Raman-active reagents can function as an alternative to fluorescence-labeled reagents, with advantages in detection including signal stability, sensitivity, and the ability to simultaneously detect several biological materials. The Raman-active reagents also have a wide range of applications, especially in clinical fields (e.g., immunoassays, imaging, and drug screening). | 03-24-2011 |
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20090192058 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF TREATING HIGH TEMPERATURE SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS - Compositions and methods of treating high temperature subterranean formations of up to about 500° F. (260° C.) are provided. The compositions and methods utilize a high molecular weight synthetic copolymer and a pH buffer than maintains a pH in a range of about 4.5 to about 5.25 for the compositions. The high molecular weight synthetic copolymer is derived from acrylamide, acrylamidomethylpropanesulfonic acid, and vinyl phosphonate, | 07-30-2009 |
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20120157356 | Hydraulic fracturing with slick water from dry blends - A “slick water” fluid for hydraulic fracturing of wells is provided that is mixed by adding solid polymer and solid additives to water. The fluid may be batch mixed or mixed in a continuous process using standard blending equipment. Components are selected that are environmentally preferred. Lower cost and environmental benefits are realized. | 06-21-2012 |
20150060067 | GALACTOMANNAN BASED WELL TREATING FLUIDS - A well fracturing fluid is shown which includes an aqueous base fluid, a hydratable polymer, such as a guar gum, and a suitable crosslinking agent for crosslinking the hydratable polymer to form a polymer gel. The hydratable polymer has a higher molecular weight which is achieved by improvements in the processing of the guar split. The higher molecular weight polymer provides improved performance in well fracturing operations. | 03-05-2015 |
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20100117727 | ASYMMETRIC MULTILEVEL OUTPHASING ARCHITECTURE FOR RF AMPLIFIERS - A radio frequency (RF) circuit includes a power supply configured to generate a plurality of voltages, a plurality of power amplifiers, each having an RF output port and a power supply input port, a switch network having a plurality of input ports coupled to the power supply and a plurality of switch network output ports coupled to the power supply input ports of the plurality of power amplifiers, wherein the switch network is configured to output selected ones of the plurality of voltages from the plurality of switch network output ports, at least two of the switch network output port voltages capable of being different ones of the plurality of voltages, and an RF power combiner circuit having a plurality of input ports coupled to RF output ports of the plurality of power amplifiers and an output port at which is provided an output signal of the RF circuit. | 05-13-2010 |
20110215866 | ASYMMETRIC MULTILEVEL OUTPHASING ARCHITECTURE FOR RF AMPLIFIERS - A radio frequency (RF) circuit includes a power supply configured to generate a plurality of voltages, a plurality of power amplifiers, each having an RF output port and a power supply input port, a switch network having a plurality of input ports coupled to the power supply and a plurality of switch network output ports coupled to the power supply input ports of the plurality of power amplifiers, wherein the switch network is configured to output selected ones of the plurality of voltages from the plurality of switch network output ports, at least two of the switch network output port voltages capable of being different ones of the plurality of voltages, and an RF power combiner circuit having a plurality of input ports coupled to RF output ports of the plurality of power amplifiers and an output port at which is provided an output signal of the RF circuit. | 09-08-2011 |
20120176195 | Asymmetric Multilevel Outphasing Architecture For RF Amplifiers - A radio frequency (RF) circuit includes a power supply configured to generate a plurality of voltages, a plurality of power amplifiers, each having an RF output port and a power supply input port, a switch network having a plurality of input ports coupled to the power supply and a plurality of switch network output ports coupled to the power supply input ports of the plurality of power amplifiers, wherein the switch network is configured to output selected ones of the plurality of voltages from the plurality of switch network output ports, at least two of the switch network output port voltages capable of being different ones of the plurality of voltages, and an RF power combiner circuit having a plurality of input ports coupled to RF output ports of the plurality of power amplifiers and an output port at which is provided an output signal of the RF circuit. | 07-12-2012 |
20120245436 | HAND-HELD DEVICE FOR ELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE MYOGRAPHY - A device for determining muscle condition of a region of tissue. The device comprises an electrical impedance myography (EIM) portable probe bearing an electrode array. The electrode array comprises excitation electrodes used to apply multi-frequency electrical signals to the region of tissue and pickup electrodes that are used to collect electrical signals resulting from the application of the multi-frequency electrical signals to the region of tissue. To improve accuracy and reproducibility of EIM measurements, the electrode array is reconfigurable to select different subsets of excitation and pickup electrodes so that the electrodes are oriented differently with respect to muscle fibers. Additional devices may be associated with the EIM probe to measure such parameters as temperature, moisture content of the region, quality of contact of electrodes of the electrode array with a surface of the region and pressure with which the EEM probe is applied to the region. The EIM measurements may be adjusted based on these parameters. Also, ultrasound and electrical impedance tomography measurements may supplement the ELM measurements for more complete analysis of the muscle condition. | 09-27-2012 |
20130343106 | RF Energy Recovery System - An energy recovery system is provided that can be used in place of a resistive termination. The energy recovery system can simulate the behavior and performance of a resistive termination, while recovering at least some of the energy that would otherwise have been dissipated within the termination. In one embodiment, the energy recovery system includes a rectification system having a plurality of tuned rectifier circuits and an RF input network to provide input power distribution to the plurality of tuned rectifier circuits and input impedance shaping to shape the collective input impedance of the plurality of tuned rectifier circuits as seen at the RF input port of the RF input network. | 12-26-2013 |
20140118063 | RF Amplifier Architecture and Related Techniques - A radio frequency (RF) power amplifier system or transmitter includes one or more power amplifiers and a controller that is configured to adjust amplitudes and phases of RF input signals of the one or more power amplifiers and supply voltages applied to the one or more power amplifiers. In embodiments where multiple power amplifiers are used, a combiner may be provided to combine outputs of the power amplifiers. In at least one implementation, amplitude adjustment of the RF input signals of the one or more power amplifiers may be used to provide transmit power control and/or power backoff. | 05-01-2014 |
20140118065 | Linearization Circuits And Methods For Multilevel Power Amplifier Systems - Circuits and methods for achieving high linearity, high efficiency power amplifiers, including digital predistortion (DPD) and pulse cancellation in switched-state RF power amplifier systems are described. | 05-01-2014 |
20140118072 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MULTILEVEL POWER AMPLIFICATION - Circuits and methods for performing multilevel power amplification using multiple different supply voltages or states are disclosed. In some embodiments, power amplifiers are provided that switch between three or more supply voltages or states. | 05-01-2014 |
20140120854 | Transmitter Architecture and Related Methods - A radio frequency (RF) transmitter includes one or more power amplifiers and a controller that is configured to adjust amplitudes and phases of RF input signals of the one or more power amplifiers and supply voltages applied to the one or more power amplifiers. In embodiments where multiple power amplifiers are used, a combiner may be provided to combine outputs of the power amplifiers. In at least one implementation, amplitude adjustment of the RF input signals of the one or more power amplifiers may be used to provide transmit power control and/or power backoff for the RF transmitter. | 05-01-2014 |
20140125412 | Asymmetric Multilevel Outphasing Architecture For RF Amplifiers - A radio frequency (RF) circuit includes a power supply configured to generate a plurality of voltages, a plurality of power amplifiers, each having an RF output port and a power supply input port, a switch network having a plurality of input ports coupled to the power supply and a plurality of switch network output ports coupled to the power supply input ports of the plurality of power amplifiers, wherein the switch network is configured to output selected ones of the plurality of voltages from the plurality of switch network output ports, at least two of the switch network output port voltages capable of being different ones of the plurality of voltages, and an RF power combiner circuit having a plurality of input ports coupled to RF output ports of the plurality of power amplifiers and an output port at which is provided an output signal of the RF circuit. | 05-08-2014 |
20140132354 | Linearization Circuits And Methods For Multilevel Power Amplifier Systems - Circuits and methods for achieving high linearity, high efficiency power amplifiers, including digital predistortion (DPD) and pulse cancellation in switched-state RF power amplifier systems are described. | 05-15-2014 |
20140335805 | RF Amplifier Architecture and Related Techniques - A radio frequency (RF) power amplifier system or transmitter includes one or more power amplifiers and a controller that is configured to adjust amplitudes and phases of RF input signals of the one or more power amplifiers and supply voltages applied to the one or more power amplifiers. In embodiments where multiple power amplifiers are used, a combiner may be provided to combine outputs of the power amplifiers. | 11-13-2014 |
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20100124507 | FLUID CATCHMENT SYSTEM FOR A WIND TURBINE - A fluid catchment system for a wind turbine is provided. The wind turbine has a nacelle mounted to a tower. The fluid catchment system includes at least one fluid accumulator in fluid communication with the interior of the nacelle and configured to receive fluid exiting from the nacelle. The fluid accumulator is configured to be positioned at least partially beneath the nacelle and to be attached to at least one of the tower and the nacelle. An oil absorbent material may be retained by the fluid accumulator. A fluid collector may be provided to collect fluid from the fluid accumulator. A fluid catchment system having a fluid accumulator located on a wind turbine blade is also provided. Further, a wind turbine including a fluid catchment system is provided. | 05-20-2010 |
20100158661 | REPAIR OF ROTOR BLADE ROOTS - A method for repairing a wind turbine is described. The method may include preparing the surface of the blade, removing a plurality of mounting bolts, and replacing the mounting bolts with rod members. The rod members may be bonded to the blade root thereby strengthening the blade root and/or repairing any damaged or weakened regions. This repair may be performed on blades and blade coupling regions of various characteristics as well in modular fashion using pre-molded sections attached together around the blade root. The method of repair may be performed while the blade is still attached to the turbine hub. Wind turbines repaired according to these methods are also described. The method may also be used for attaching and otherwise handling new turbine blades and new wind turbines. | 06-24-2010 |
20100158687 | Control Modes for Extendable Rotor Blades - A wind turbine may be controlled in a variety of manners to optimize operating parameters. In one arrangement, for example, the length or the pitch of a wind turbine rotor blade may be adjusted to avoid harmonic resonance frequencies. In another example, the length of a rotor blade may be modified to reduce noise or to optimize profits or both. The controls may be based on data from various types of sensors including accelerometers, sound meters, strain gauges and the like. Actuation of extendable rotor blades can rotate wind turbine rotors without wind or generator pulsing affording multiple advantages. A battery test control may also be used to determine the operational readiness of a battery useful for a variety of purposes in a turbine. | 06-24-2010 |
20100196159 | Mass-Centralizing Blade Extension Drive Mount Locations for a Wind Turbine - Drive units for variable-length rotor blades are located so as to move mass closer to the center of a wind turbine rotor. In some cases, drive units are located within a root portion of a base blade of a blade assembly. In other cases, drive units are located outside of the blade assemblies. In some such cases, drive units are contained within separate couplers used to connect blade assemblies to a wind turbine rotor hub. In other cases, one or more drive units are located within a rotor hub. | 08-05-2010 |
20100254813 | WINCH SERVICING OF WIND TURBINES - A wind turbine with a nacelle, a base, and a plurality of blades operably connected around a turbine hub is described. The wind turbine is configured to house a winch mechanism for servicing a portion of a blade. The winch mechanism may have any of a number of components or configurations. Features included as part of a winch mechanism are a winch, a cable, pulleys and a securing element. Methods of servicing blades of a wind turbine with the winch mechanism including repair, removal, installation, replacement of the blades is also described. The winch mechanism may be removably or statically housed in the wind turbine for performing of the described methods and may be mounted by hoisting through the tower. A device for temporarily applying attachment points to a wind turbine blade, such that the attachment points can be remotely removed, is also described. | 10-07-2010 |
20100266408 | Methods and System for Providing Power and Signals in a Turbine - Power and signals may be transmitted from a root portion of an extendable rotor blade to a moving tip portion using a slide block and a slide channel. The slide block is configured to fit within the slide channel and includes a conductive element that comes into contact with a conductive element of the slide channel. The tip portion may be attached to the slide block such that as the slide block moves along the slide channel, the tip portion is extended or retracted accordingly. The conductive elements may be fixed within each of the slide block and slide channel so that when the tip portion is retracted or extended, the conductive elements do not move. | 10-21-2010 |
20120230827 | REPAIR OF ROTOR BLADE ROOTS - A method for repairing a wind turbine is described. The method may include preparing the surface of the blade, removing a plurality of mounting bolts, and replacing the mounting bolts with rod members. The rod members may be bonded to the blade root thereby strengthening the blade root and/or repairing any damaged or weakened regions. This repair may be performed on blades and blade coupling regions of various characteristics as well in modular fashion using pre-molded sections attached together around the blade root. The method of repair may be performed while the blade is still attached to the turbine hub. Wind turbines repaired according to these methods are also described. The method may also be used for attaching and otherwise handling new turbine blades and new wind turbines. | 09-13-2012 |
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20110272152 | Operating Wells In Groups In Solvent-Dominated Recovery Processes - To recover oil, including viscous oil, from an underground reservoir, a cyclic solvent-dominated recovery process may be used. A viscosity reducing solvent is injected, and oil and solvent are produced. Unlike steam-dominated recovery processes, solvent-dominated recovery processes cause viscous fingering which should be controlled. To control viscous fingering, operational synchronization is used within groups and not between adjacent groups. | 11-10-2011 |
20110295771 | Method of Distributing A Viscosity Reducing Solvent To A Set of Wells - Described are methods of distributing a viscosity reducing solvent to a set of wells terminating in an underground oil reservoir where the variation in the net solvent injection rate is minimized. The net solvent injection rate is the difference between the total solvent injection rate and the total solvent production rate from the set of wells, for example on an instantaneous or daily rate basis. Minimizing this variation can reduce costs associated with surface solvent storage, subsurface solvent storage, and solvent supply, since solvent supply often is least expensive when supplied at near a fixed rate. One option is to operate well pairs and to inject solvent into one well of the pair while producing oil and solvent from the other well of the pair. These methods are particularly useful in solvent-dominated, cyclic or non-cyclic, viscous oil recovery processes. | 12-01-2011 |
20120234535 | Method Of Injecting Solvent Into An Underground Reservoir To Aid Recovery Of Hydrocarbons - Described is a method of operating a cyclic solvent-dominated recovery process (CSDRP) for recovering viscous oil from a subterranean reservoir of the viscous oil. The cyclic solvent process involves using an injection well to inject a viscosity-reducing solvent into a subterranean viscous oil reservoir. Reduced viscosity oil is produced to the surface using the same well used to inject solvent. The process of alternately injecting solvent and producing a solvent/viscous oil blend through the same wellbore continues in a series of cycles until additional cycles are no longer economical. To improve solvent efficiency, the injection includes at least one restriction duration, where injection is restricted, between two continuous injection periods. | 09-20-2012 |
20120325467 | Method of Controlling Solvent Injection To Aid Recovery of Hydrocarbons From An Underground Reservoir - A method of operating a cyclic solvent-dominated recovery process (CSDRP) for recovering viscous oil from a subterranean reservoir of the viscous oil. The cyclic solvent process involves using an injection well to inject a viscosity-reducing solvent into a subterranean viscous oil reservoir. Reduced viscosity oil is produced to the surface using the same well used to inject solvent. The process of alternately injecting solvent and producing a solvent/viscous oil blend through the same wellbore continues in a series of cycles until additional cycles are no longer economical. Aspects of the invention relate to the particular volume of solvent injected in each cycle, when to switch from production to injection, the injection pressure to be used, the production pressure to be used, and to middle and late life operation. | 12-27-2012 |
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20090206569 | Ice Transport System - An ice transport system includes a cart and a plurality of ice totes. The cart includes a bed and a plurality of retention structures mounted on the bed. The plurality of ice totes are arranged on a platform of the bed and contained on the platform by the plurality of retention structures. The plurality of retention structures are configured and positioned relative to the platform to contain the plurality of ice totes on the platform while leaving an access side of a plurality of sides of the platform open for loading and unloading the plurality of ice totes. In some cases, each ice tote may include a hang hook removably disposed within a recess in the exterior surface of the tote and configured to extend outward from the exterior surface. | 08-20-2009 |
20100078229 | Water Resistant Quick Stop Scale Damper - A water resistant scale damper has a damper sleeve with an interior passage, an open top, and an open bottom. A piston is received in and axially slidable along the interior passage and has a top surface, an underside, and a piston rod extending from the underside toward the open bottom. A top cap is fitted over the open top of the sleeve and an air chamber is created between the top cap and the top surface of the piston. An air passage is formed through the top cap to permit air to enter and exit the air chamber. A portion of the top cap can create an elongate, non-linear air channel between the air passage and a port remote from the air passage and formed through the top cap. A bottom cap can also be fitted over the open bottom of the sleeve. The bottom cap has an annular flange that extends radially inward from a skirt of the bottom cap. The flange is funnel-shaped so as to direct liquid from beneath the underside of the piston toward a central opening in the flange. The piston rod extends through the central opening in the flange and a liquid drain gap is formed between the piston rod and the flange at the central opening. | 04-01-2010 |
20110226768 | Lid Assembly for a Storage Container - A lid assembly for a storage container base with an interior storage space and an open top end. The lid assembly has a closure section positionable over the open top end of the base. The closure section has a top panel, an access opening through the top panel or formed by the top panel with the closure section installed on the storage container, and a perimeter extending around at least a portion of the closure section and being removably attachable to the base. The lid assembly also has a hub and a cover section mounted to the closure section and rotatable about the hub between a closed position covering the access opening and an open position uncovering the access opening. A transparent part of the cover section can be positioned over the access opening in the closed position. | 09-22-2011 |
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20110029639 | System and Method of Collecting Video Content Information - Video content information associated with a video content is received by a computing device. End destination information associated with a reception instance of the video content is also received by the computing device. At least a portion of the video content information and at least a portion of the end destination information are selectively aggregated to generate aggregated information. | 02-03-2011 |
20110030022 | System and Method of Collecting Video Content Information - Aggregated information is accessed on a computing device. The aggregated information includes video content information associated with video content and related end destination information. The aggregated information is further processed to render at least a portion of the aggregated information on a publically-accessible information medium. Thus, published content is generated. | 02-03-2011 |
20120154515 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VIDEOCONFERENCING AND TELEPRESCENCE QUALITY ANALYTICS - Video content information associated with video content is received, by at least a first computing device, wherein the video content includes one or more video conferences and the first computing device includes a software module configured, at least in part, to access the video conferences. End destination information associated with a reception instance of the video content is received, wherein the end destination information includes experience information that, at least in part, includes information relating to a quality of the reception instance of the video content and a location of an end destination associated with the reception instance of the video content. At least a portion of the video content information and the end destination information is selectively aggregated, by another computing device, which includes at least a portion of the information relating to the quality of the reception instance of the video content, to generate aggregated information. | 06-21-2012 |
20120154602 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING HANDHELD TEST & MEASUREMENT VIDEO QUALITY INFORMATION - Video content information associated with video content is received, by at least a first computing device, wherein the first computing device is a mobile media device. End destination information associated with a reception instance of the video content is received, by at least the first computing device, wherein the end destination information includes experience information that, at least in part, includes information relating to a quality of the reception instance of the video content and one or more of the mobile media device and a location of an end destination associated with the reception instance of the video content. At least a portion of the video content information and the end destination information, which includes at least a portion of the information relating to the quality of the reception instance of the video content, is selectively aggregated, by at least a second computing device, to generate aggregated information. | 06-21-2012 |
20120159560 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING AND COLLECTING INTERNET-BASED VIDEO SERVICE QUALITY INFORMATION - Video content information of video content is received by a first computing device. The video content is received from web sites and the video content information includes one or more of a video identifier, an identity of the web sites, and an identity of an internet service provider related to accessing the one or more web sites. End destination information associated with a reception instance of the video content is received. The end destination information includes experience information that, at least in part, includes information relating to a quality of the received video content and a location of an end destination associated with the reception instance of the video content. The video content information and the end destination information are selectively aggregated by another device to generate aggregated information. The video content information includes at least a portion of the information of the quality of the reception instance. | 06-21-2012 |
20120159561 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING IP-BASED VIDEO, MOBILE & REMOTE QUALITY INFORMATION - Video content information associated with video content is received, by at least a first computing device, wherein the video content is delivered utilizing internet protocol. End destination information associated with a reception instance of the video content is received, by at least the first computing device, wherein the end destination information includes experience information that, at least in part, includes information relating to a quality of the reception instance of the video content and a location of an end destination associated with the reception instance of the video content. At least a portion of the video content information and at least a portion of the end destination information, which includes at least a portion of the information relating to the quality of the reception instance of the video content, is selectively aggregated, by at least the second computing device, to generate aggregated information. | 06-21-2012 |
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20110218072 | INFINITELY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIONS, CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIONS, METHODS, ASSEMBLIES, SUBASSEMBLIES, AND COMPONENTS THEREFOR - Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for infinitely variable transmissions (IVT). In one embodiment, a control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of an IVT. In another embodiment, a control system includes a carrier member configured to have a number of radially offset slots. Various inventive carrier members and carrier drivers can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of an IVT. In some embodiments, the traction planet assemblies include planet axles configured to cooperate with the carrier members. In one embodiment, the carrier member is configured to rotate and apply a skew condition to each of the planet axles. In some embodiments, a carrier member is operably coupled to a carrier driver. In some embodiments, the carrier member is configured to couple to a source of rotational power. Among other things, shift control interfaces for an IVT are disclosed. | 09-08-2011 |
20130331218 | INFINITELY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIONS, CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIONS, METHODS, ASSEMBLIES, SUBASSEMBLIES, AND COMPONENTS THEREFOR - Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for infinitely variable transmissions (IVT). In one embodiment, a control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of an IVT. In another embodiment, a control system includes a carrier member configured to have a number of radially offset slots. Various inventive carrier members and carrier drivers can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of an IVT. In some embodiments, the traction planet assemblies include planet axles configured to cooperate with the carrier members. In one embodiment, the carrier member is configured to rotate and apply a skew condition to each of the planet axles. In some embodiments, a carrier member is operably coupled to a carrier driver. In some embodiments, the carrier member is configured to couple to a source of rotational power. Among other things, shift control interfaces for an IVT are disclosed. | 12-12-2013 |
20140248988 | INFINITELY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIONS, CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSIONS, METHODS, ASSEMBLIES, SUBASSEMBLIES, AND COMPONENTS THEREFOR - Inventive embodiments are directed to components, subassemblies, systems, and/or methods for infinitely variable transmissions (IVT). In one embodiment, a control system is adapted to facilitate a change in the ratio of an IVT. In another embodiment, a control system includes a carrier member configured to have a number of radially offset slots. Various inventive carrier members and carrier drivers can be used to facilitate shifting the ratio of an IVT. In some embodiments, the traction planet assemblies include planet axles configured to cooperate with the carrier members. In one embodiment, the carrier member is configured to rotate and apply a skew condition to each of the planet axles. In some embodiments, a carrier member is operably coupled to a carrier driver. In some embodiments, the carrier member is configured to couple to a source of rotational power. Among other things, shift control interfaces for an IVT are disclosed. | 09-04-2014 |
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20080202124 | Transition support system for combustion transition ducts for turbine engines - A transition duct support system for a transition duct that channels hot gases from a combustor exit to a gas turbine inlet of a turbine engine. The transition duct support system includes a transition support frame formed from a body positioned around a transition duct body at an outlet transition section. The transition support frame may include a first inner surface aligned with and positioned proximate to portion of the outlet transition section that is positioned at an oblique angle relative to the outer wall of the transition duct body to limit linear movement of the transition duct body in a first direction. The transition support frame may also include a second inner surface positioned at an oblique angle to limit linear movement of the transition duct body in a second direction opposite the first direction. | 08-28-2008 |
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20090272124 | Cooling channel for cooling a hot gas guiding component - The invention relates to a cooling channel for a component conveying hot gas for the purposes of conveying a coolant along a direction of flow with a dowrnstream and an upstream side, with a plurality of inlet apertures for a coolant, with a number of inlet apertures that vary their configuration at least partly among themselves is arranged at least in one section of the cooling channel. As a result, the heat-transfer coefficient is substantially increased at points particularly requiring cooling and therefore the cooling is substantially improved. The cooling channel is characterized by a particularly low pressure loss. Furthermore, a combustion chamber with a cooling channel of this type is specified | 11-05-2009 |
20100095677 | PILOT NOZZLE HEAT SHIELD HAVING INTERNAL TURBULATORS - A pilot nozzle heat shield includes a body having a first end for receiving a pilot nozzle and a second end including a flow tip. The body includes a plurality of internal turbulators circumferentially disposed about the internal peripheral surface of the body. The flow tip includes a proximal periphery and a distal periphery. A plurality of flow ports are circumferentially spaced about the proximal periphery of the flow tip. The flow tip includes a plurality of slots. Each slot extends distally from one of the flow ports to the distal periphery of the flow tip, which defines an aperture. The plurality of slots define a plurality of tangs; each tang is defined between a pair of neighboring slots. A plurality of turbulators can be disposed about the inner peripheral surface of the heat shield body at the tangs. | 04-22-2010 |
20110192171 | TRANSITION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR COMBUSTION TRANSITION DUCTS FOR TURBINE ENGINES - A transition duct support system for a transition duct that channels hot gases from a combustor exit to a gas turbine inlet of a turbine engine. The transition duct support system includes a transition support frame formed from a body positioned around a transition duct body at an outlet transition section. The transition support frame may include a first inner surface aligned with and positioned proximate to portion of the outlet transition section that is positioned at an oblique angle relative to the outer wall of the transition duct body to limit linear movement of the transition duct body in a first direction. The transition support frame may also include a second inner surface positioned at an oblique angle to limit linear movement of the transition duct body in a second direction opposite the first direction. | 08-11-2011 |
20120015311 | BURNER FOR A GAS COMBUSTOR AND A METHOD OF OPERATING THE BURNER THEREOF - A burner for a gas combustor and a method of operating the burner are disclosed. The burner includes a front surface area divided into a plurality of subareas and inlets arranged on the front surface area such that each subarea is encircled by at least four inlets and such that during operation of the burner, a gas recirculation in the combustor is facilitated corresponding to each subarea. | 01-19-2012 |
20130232988 | BURNER FOR A GAS COMBUSTOR AND A METHOD OF OPERATING THE BURNER THEREOF - A burner for a gas combustor and a method of operating the burner are disclosed. The burner includes a front surface area divided into a plurality of subareas and inlets arranged on the front surface area such that each subarea is encircled by at least four inlets and such that during operation of the burner, a gas recirculation in the combustor is facilitated corresponding to each subarea. | 09-12-2013 |
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20120082338 | ATTITUDE ESTIMATION BY REDUCING NOISE WITH DRAGBACK - In general, in one embodiment, a starfield image as seen by an object is analyzed. Compressive samples are taken of the starfield image and, in the compressed domain, processed to remove noise. Stars in the starfield image are identified and used to determine an attitude of the object. | 04-05-2012 |
20120082345 | ATTITUDE ESTIMATION IN COMPRESSED DOMAIN - In general, in one embodiment, a starfield image as seen by an object is analyzed. Compressive samples are taken of the starfield image and, in the compressed domain, processed to remove noise. Stars in the starfield image are identified and used to determine an attitude of the object. | 04-05-2012 |
20120082393 | ATTITUDE ESTIMATION WITH COMPRESSIVE SAMPLING OF STARFIELD DATA - In general, in one embodiment, a starfield image as seen by an object is analyzed. Compressive samples are taken of the starfield image and, in the compressed domain, processed to remove noise. Stars in the starfield image are identified and used to determine an attitude of the object. | 04-05-2012 |
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20090220445 | HAIR CARE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING HAIR DIAMETER AND DELIVERING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS - Disclosed in a hair care composition comprising: a hair care composition comprises: A) a hair diameter increasing agent comprising: a xanthine compound; a vitamin B3 compound; and a panthenol compound; B) an additional benefit agent, such additional benefit is selected from the group consisting of hair volume-up, hair conditioning, hair strengthening, scalp sensation, hair color, scent, and mixtures thereof; and C) a carrier. The hair care compositions of the present invention increase hair diameter, and also provide: motivation to consumers to use such compositions for a longer period of time so that consumers can obtain hair diameter increase benefit; and/or at least one additional benefit, while not-compromising the penetration of the hair diameter increasing agent. | 09-03-2009 |
20090220448 | HAIR CARE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING HAIR DIAMETER AND FOR IMMEDIATE FULLER/THICKER HAIR APPEARANCE - Disclosed in a hair care composition comprising: (i) a deposition agent which is in a solid particulate form on the hair; (ii) an adhesive agent which adhere the deposition agent to the hair; and (iii) an carrier; wherein either or both of the deposition agent and the adhesive agent comprises an agent which increases hair diameter; and wherein, when the deposition agent is the hair diameter increasing agent, such agents are those being substantially soluble in the composition and forming solid particulate on the hair. The hair care compositions of the present invention provide an increase of hair diameters and provide an immediate increase of the fullness and/or thickness of hair appearance. | 09-03-2009 |
20090264449 | HAIR CARE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING HAIR DIAMETER - Disclosed in a hair care composition comprising: (i) a hair diameter increasing agent comprising a xanthine compound, a vitamin B3 compound, and a panthenol compound; and (ii) an carrier comprising water and monohydric alcohols having 1 to 6 carbons; wherein the monohydric alcohol is present in the composition at a level by weight of from about 10% to about 90%, preferably from about 30% to 90%, and wherein the composition may further comprises a substantially soluble silicone conditioning agent and/or a thickener. The hair care compositions of the present invention provide improved hair diameter increase benefit. The hair care compositions of the present invention also provide improved feel during usage and/or after usage, while not-compromising the penetration of the hair diameter increasing agent. | 10-22-2009 |
20130164323 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING SKIN - The present invention relates to skin care compositions comprising blends of | 06-27-2013 |
20130164390 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE APPEARANCE OF AGING HAIR - A hair care composition and method of using the composition is provided that can increase the appearance of thicker and/or fuller hair and/or delay the appearance of gray hair to provide healthy and younger looking hair. | 06-27-2013 |
20130331342 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING COSMETIC AGENTS FOR HAIR/SCALP CARE COMPOSITIONS - Provided are methods and systems for determining functional relationships between a cosmetic agent and a hair biology condition of interest. Also provided are methods and systems for identifying cosmetic agents that affect a hair biology condition, as well as the use of agents identified by such methods and systems for the preparation of cosmetic compositions, personal care products, or both. | 12-12-2013 |
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20100017911 | VIRAL-BASED TRANSIENT-EXPRESSION VECTOR SYSTEM FOR TREES - Disclosed herein are viral vectors suitable for transfection into woody trees for purposes of delivering and expressing beneficial genes with increased stability. Specifically exemplified herein are vectors for transfecting citrus trees. The vectors allow for the expression of useful proteins, such as those that can protect the tree from disease. | 01-21-2010 |
20120204287 | VIRAL BASED TRANSIENT-EXPRESSION VECTOR SYSTEM THAT ALLOWS MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS - Disclosed herein are viral vectors suitable for transfection into woody trees for purposes of delivering and expressing beneficial genes. Specifically exemplified herein are vectors for transfecting citrus trees. The vectors allow for the expression of useful proteins, such as those that can protect the tree from disease. Specifically exemplified herein are methods of transfecting woody trees that allow multiple applications of vectors while avoiding superinfection exclusion. | 08-09-2012 |
20130125254 | CITRUS TRISTEZA VIRUS BASED VECTORS FOR FOREIGN GENE/S EXPRESSION - Disclosed herein are viral vectors based on modifications of the Citrus Tristeza virus useful for transfecting citrus trees for beneficial purposes. Included in the disclosure are viral vectors including one or more gene cassettes that encode heterologous polypeptides. The gene cassettes are positioned at desirable locations on the viral genome so as to enable expression while preserving functionality of the virus. Also disclosed are methods of transfecting plants and plants transfected with viral vector embodiments. | 05-16-2013 |
20130219556 | Viral Based Transient-Expression Vector System That Allows Multiple Applications - Disclosed herein are viral vectors suitable for transfection into woody trees for purposes of delivering and expressing beneficial genes. Specifically exemplified herein are vectors for transfecting citrus trees. The vectors allow for the expression of useful proteins, such as those that can protect the tree from disease. Specifically exemplified herein are methods of transfecting woody trees that allow multiple applications of vectors while avoiding superinfection exclusion. | 08-22-2013 |