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20100104101 | CRYPTOGRAPHIC SERVER WITH PROVISIONS FOR INTEROPERABILITY BETWEEN CRYPTOGRAPHIC SYSTEMS - The invention is a cryptographic server providing interoperability over multiple algorithms, keys, standards, certificate types and issuers, protocols, and the like. Another aspect of the invention is to provide a secure server, or trust engine, having server-centric keys, or in other words, storing cryptographic keys on a server. The server-centric storage of keys provides for user-independent security, portability, availability, and straightforwardness, along with a wide variety of implementation possibilities. | 04-29-2010 |
20110004933 | Context Sensitive Dynamic Authentication in A Cryptographic System - A system for performing authentication of a first user to a second user includes the ability for the first user to submit multiple instances of authentication data which are evaluated and then used to generate an overall level of confidence in the claimed identity of the first user. The individual authentication instances are evaluated based upon: the degree of match between the user provided by the first user during the authentication and the data provided by the first user during his enrollment; the inherent reliability of the authentication technique being used; the circumstances surrounding the generation of the authentication data by the first user; and the circumstances surrounding the generation of the enrollment data by the first user. This confidence level is compared with a required trust level which is based at least in part upon the requirements of the second user, and the authentication result is based upon this comparison. | 01-06-2011 |
20130067234 | CONTEXT SENSITIVE DYNAMIC AUTHENTICATION IN A CRYPTOGRAPHIC SYSTEM - A system for performing authentication of a first user to a second user includes the ability for the first user to submit multiple instances of authentication data which are evaluated and then used to generate an overall level of confidence in the claimed identity of the first user. The individual authentication instances are evaluated based upon: the degree of match between the user provided by the first user during the authentication and the data provided by the first user during his enrollment; the inherent reliability of the authentication technique being used; the circumstances surrounding the generation of the authentication data by the first user; and the circumstances surrounding the generation of the enrollment data by the first user. | 03-14-2013 |
20130275486 | CLOUD COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT FOR BIOLOGICAL DATA - The present invention provides a novel approach for storing, analyzing, and/or accessing biological data in a cloud computing environment. Sequence data generated by a particular sequencing device may be uploaded to the cloud computing environment during a sequencing run, which reduces the on-site storage needs for the sequence data. Analysis of the data may also be performed in the cloud computing environment, and the instructions for such analysis may be set at the originating sequencing device. The sequence data in the cloud computing environment may be shared according to permissions. Further, the sequence data may be modified or annotated by authorized secondary users. | 10-17-2013 |
20140127792 | SEQUENCE SCHEDULING AND SAMPLE DISTRIBUTION TECHNIQUES - A technique is disclosed for sample management for use in conjunction with sequencing devices that sequence biological samples, e.g., DNA and RNA. A sequencing device or a network of sequencing devices may be scheduled according to the characteristics of the samples in queue and the capabilities and availability of sequencing devices. Biological samples may be automatically queued and loaded via a sample distribution system. A sample distribution system may be used to reduce operator intervention. | 05-08-2014 |
20140317414 | CONTEXT SENSITIVE DYNAMIC AUTHENTICATION IN A CRYPTOGRAPHIC SYSTEM - A system for performing authentication of a first user to a second user includes the ability for the first user to submit multiple instances of authentication data which are evaluated and then used to generate an overall level of confidence in the claimed identity of the first user. The individual authentication instances are evaluated based upon: the degree of match between the user provided by the first user during the authentication and the data provided by the first user during his enrollment; the inherent reliability of the authentication technique being used; the circumstances surrounding the generation of the authentication data by the first user; and the circumstances surrounding the generation of the enrollment data by the first user. This confidence level is compared with a required trust level which is based at least in part upon the requirements of the second user, and the authentication result is based upon this comparison. | 10-23-2014 |
20150309058 | SEQUENCE SCHEDULING AND SAMPLE DISTRIBUTION TECHNIQUES - A technique is disclosed for sample management for use in conjunction with sequencing devices that sequence biological samples, e.g., DNA and RNA. A sequencing device or a network of sequencing devices may be scheduled according to the characteristics of the samples in queue and the capabilities and availability of sequencing devices. Biological samples may be automatically queued and loaded via a sample distribution system. A sample distribution system may be used to reduce operator intervention. | 10-29-2015 |
20160006514 | INTEGRATED TRANSCEIVER WITH LIGHTPIPE COUPLER - A transceiver comprising a chip, a semiconductor laser, and one or more photodetectors, the chip comprising optical and optoelectronic devices and electronics circuitry, where the transceiver is operable to: communicate, utilizing the semiconductor laser, an optical source signal into the chip via a light pipe with a sloped reflective surface, generate first optical signals in the chip based on the optical source signal, transmit the first optical signals from the chip via the light pipe, and receive second optical signals from the light pipe and converting the second optical signals to electrical signals via the photodetectors. The optical signals may be communicated out of and in to a top surface of the chip. The one or more photodetectors may be integrated in the chip. The optoelectronic devices may include the one or more photodetectors integrated in the chip. The light pipe may be a planar lightwave circuit (PLC). | 01-07-2016 |
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20090024232 | Reactive Replenishable Device Management - Reactive replenishable device management comprises receiving device measurement data from at least one device, updating one or more device usage profiles associated with the at least one device, and if an analysis of the one or more device usage profiles indicates usage of the at least one device is sub-optimal, performing one or more of: controlling at least one of an attribute or an operation of the at least one device, issuing one or more device management recommendations to a user of the at least one device, and issuing one or more user alerts to the user. The at least one device comprises at least one of one or more replenishable devices, one or more replenishers associated with the one or more replenishable devices, and one or more other devices associated with the one or more replenishable devices. | 01-22-2009 |
20100332076 | REACTIVE REPLENISHABLE DEVICE MANAGEMENT - Reactive replenishable device management comprises receiving device measurement data from at least one device, updating one or more device usage profiles associated with the at least one device, and if an analysis of the one or more device usage profiles indicates usage of the at least one device is sub-optimal, performing one or more of: controlling at least one of an attribute or an operation of the at least one device, issuing one or more device management recommendations to a user of the at least one device, and issuing one or more user alerts to the user. The at least one device comprises at least one of one or more replenishable devices, one or more replenishers associated with the one or more replenishable devices, and one or more other devices associated with the one or more replenishable devices. | 12-30-2010 |
20110270487 | REACTIVE REPLENISHABLE DEVICE MANAGEMENT - Reactive replenishable device management includes receiving, over a network, device measurement data from replenishable devices usable by corresponding vehicles and replenishable by corresponding replenisher devices; updating a usage profile corresponding to at least some of the replenishable devices, the usage profile including performance data derived from the device measurement data and saved to system memory over a period of time; determining whether energy usage of the replenishable devices is suboptimal based on corresponding usage profiles and vehicles in which the corresponding replenishable devices are used; and sending, over the network, a management recommendation to a mobile device of a user of each replenishable device for which the corresponding energy usage is suboptimal based on respective usage profiles. It may also include monitoring real-time performance data from the replenishable devices and corresponding vehicles for fault event information related thereto; determining whether the fault event information is indicative of a fault for the replenishable devices; and issuing an alert to a mobile device of a user for each replenishable device corresponding to a determined fault or having a usage profile indicative of a fault. | 11-03-2011 |
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20100192773 | ABATEMENT APPARATUS WITH SCRUBBER CONDUIT - Embodiments of an abatement apparatus are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, an abatement apparatus may include a scrubber configured to receive an effluent stream from a process chamber and further configured to remove first particles from the effluent stream; a scrubber conduit coupled to the scrubber to receive the effluent stream therefrom and configured to remove second particles from the effluent stream, the scrubber conduit having one or more inlets configured to provide a fluid to sufficiently wet an interior surface of the scrubber conduit to trap the second particles thereon and to wash the second particles therealong; and a central scrubber coupled to the scrubber via the scrubber conduit. In some embodiments, the scrubber conduit is downward sloping from the scrubber to the central scrubber. In some embodiments, a plurality of scrubbers may be coupled to the central scrubber via a plurality of scrubber conduits. | 08-05-2010 |
20110135552 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING EXHAUST GAS IN A PROCESSING SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus for treating an exhaust gas in a foreline of a substrate processing system are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for treating an exhaust gas in a foreline of a substrate processing system includes a plasma source coupled to a foreline of a process chamber, a reagent source coupled to the foreline upstream of the plasma source, and a foreline gas injection kit coupled to the foreline to controllably deliver a gas to the foreline, wherein the foreline injection kit includes a pressure regulator to set a foreline gas delivery pressure setpoint, and a first pressure gauge coupled to monitor a delivery pressure of the gas upstream of the foreline. | 06-09-2011 |
20130284724 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING AN EXHAUST GAS IN A FORELINE - In some embodiments an apparatus for treating an exhaust gas in a foreline of a substrate processing system may include a dielectric tube configured to be coupled to the foreline of the substrate processing system to allow a flow of exhaust gases from the foreline through the dielectric tube; an RF coil wound about an outer surface of the dielectric tube, the RF coil having a first end to provide an RF input to the RF coil, the first end of the RF coil disposed proximate a first end of the dielectric tube and a second end disposed proximate a second end of the dielectric tube; a tap coupled to the RF coil to provide an RF return path, the tap disposed between the first end of the dielectric tube and a central portion of the dielectric tube. | 10-31-2013 |
20140262033 | GAS SLEEVE FOR FORELINE PLASMA ABATEMENT SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus for protecting an inner wall of a foreline of a substrate processing system are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for treating an exhaust gas in a foreline of a substrate processing system includes a gas sleeve generator including a gas sleeve generator comprising a body having a central opening disposed through the body; a plenum disposed within the body and surrounding the central opening; an inlet coupled to the plenum; and an annulus coupled at a first end to the plenum and forming an annular outlet at a second end opposite the first end, wherein the annular outlet is concentric with and open to the central opening. The gas sleeve generator may be disposed upstream of a foreline plasma abatement system to provide a sleeve of a gas to a foreline of a substrate processing system. | 09-18-2014 |
20140291139 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING EXHAUST GAS IN A PROCESSING SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus for treating an exhaust gas in a foreline of a substrate processing system are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for treating an exhaust gas in a foreline of a substrate processing system includes a plasma source coupled to a foreline of a process chamber, a reagent source coupled to the foreline upstream of the plasma source, and a foreline gas injection kit coupled to the foreline to controllably deliver a gas to the foreline, wherein the foreline injection kit includes a pressure regulator to set a foreline gas delivery pressure setpoint, and a first pressure gauge coupled to monitor a delivery pressure of the gas upstream of the foreline. | 10-02-2014 |
20150251133 | PLASMA ABATEMENT OF COMPOUNDS CONTAINING HEAVY ATOMS - A plasma abatement process for abating effluent containing compounds from a processing chamber is described. A plasma abatement process takes gaseous foreline effluent from a processing chamber, such as a deposition chamber, and reacts the effluent within a plasma chamber placed in the foreline path. The plasma dissociates the compounds within the effluent, converting the effluent into more benign compounds. Abating reagents may assist in the abating of the compounds. The abatement process may be a volatizing or a condensing abatement process. Representative volatilizing abating reagents include, for example, CH | 09-10-2015 |
20150252473 | PLASMA FORELINE THERMAL REACTOR SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for treating vacuum processing system exhaust gases. In addition, methods and apparatus for maintenance of foreline plasma reactor subsystems are disclosed. In some embodiments, an apparatus for treating an exhaust gas in a foreline of a vacuum processing system includes a plasma source coupled with a foreline of a process chamber, a treatment agent source coupled with the plasma source, and a downstream trap to cool an exhaust stream and trap particles in the exhaust stream. In some embodiments, multiple foreline plasma reactor subsystems are used with a vacuum processing system, and one foreline plasma reactor subsystem can be isolated and maintained (e.g., cleaned) while exhaust gas treatment continues in another foreline plasma reactor subsystem and processing continues in the vacuum processing system. | 09-10-2015 |
20150255251 | HALL EFFECT ENHANCED CAPACITIVELY COUPLED PLASMA SOURCE - Embodiments disclosed herein include a plasma source for abating compounds produced in semiconductor processes. The plasma source has a first plate and a second plate parallel to the first plate. An electrode is disposed between the first and second plates and an outer wall is disposed between the first and second plates surrounding the cylindrical electrode. The plasma source has a first plurality of magnets disposed on the first plate and a second plurality of magnets disposed on the second plate. The magnetic field created by the first and second plurality of magnets is substantially perpendicular to the electric field created between the electrode and the outer wall. In this configuration, a dense plasma is created. | 09-10-2015 |
20150255256 | HALL EFFECT ENHANCED CAPACITIVELY COUPLED PLASMA SOURCE, AN ABATEMENT SYSTEM, AND VACUUM PROCESSING SYSTEM - Embodiments disclosed herein include an abatement system for abating compounds produced in semiconductor processes. The abatement system includes a plasma source that has a first plate and a second plate parallel to the first plate. An electrode is disposed between the first and second plates and an outer wall is disposed between the first and second plates surrounding the electrode. The plasma source has a first plurality of magnets disposed on the first plate and a second plurality of magnets disposed on the second plate. The magnetic field created by the first and second plurality of magnets is substantially perpendicular to the electric field created between the electrode and the outer wall. In this configuration, a dense plasma is created. | 09-10-2015 |
20150357168 | REAGENT DELIVERY SYSTEM FREEZE PREVENTION HEAT EXCHANGER - Apparatus and methods that provide a reagent gas in a foreline abatement system are provided herein. In some embodiments, a reagent delivery system includes a water tank having an inner volume that holds a reagent liquid when disposed therein, and a heat exchanger having a central opening disposed in the inner volume and configured to keep a top surface of the reagent liquid from freezing when reagent liquid is disposed within the water tank. | 12-10-2015 |
20160089630 | VACUUM FORELINE REAGENT ADDITION FOR FLUORINE ABATEMENT - Embodiments disclosed herein include an abatement system for abating compounds produced in semiconductor processes. The abatement system includes a foreline having a first end configured to couple to an exhaust port of a vacuum processing chamber, and an injection port is formed in the foreline. The abatement system further includes a scrubber coupled to a second end of the foreline. There is no effluent burner or plasma source interfaced with the foreline between the first end and the scrubber. Low temperature steam is injected into the foreline through the injection port to abate the PFCs flowing out of the vacuum processing chamber. | 03-31-2016 |
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20090209004 | HUMAN IL-1 BETA ANTAGONISTS - The present invention encompasses isolated antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof, that specifically bind mature human IL-1 Beta. These antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof, generally exhibit high binding affinities (low k | 08-20-2009 |
20090240036 | Anti-IL-23 Antibodies - The present invention encompasses isolated antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof, that specifically bind to the p19 subunit of IL-23. These antibodies, or antigen-binding portions thereof, are high affinity, neutralizing antibodies useful for the treatment of autoimmune disease. | 09-24-2009 |
20130085098 | FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR 21 VARIANTS - This present invention relates to pharmacologically potent and/or stable variants of human fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), pharmaceutical compositions comprising FGF21 variants, and methods for treating type 2 diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, or metabolic syndrome, or any combination thereof, using such variants. | 04-04-2013 |
20130324460 | FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR 21 VARIANTS - This present invention relates to pharmacologically potent and/or stable variants of human fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21), pharmaceutical compositions comprising FGF21 variants, and methods for treating type 2 diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, or metabolic syndrome, or any combination thereof, using such variants. | 12-05-2013 |
20130330336 | FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR 21 PROTEINS - This present invention relates to pharmacologically potent and stable human fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) proteins, pharmaceutical compositions comprising FGF21 proteins, and methods for treating type 2 diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, and/or metabolic syndrome using such proteins. | 12-12-2013 |
20150141327 | FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR 21 VARIANTS - This present invention relates to pharmacologically potent and stable human fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) variants, pharmaceutical compositions comprising FGF21 variants, and methods for treating type 2 diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, and/or metabolic syndrome using such variants. | 05-21-2015 |
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20120240832 | SOLID WASTE DIGESTION SYSTEM - A system for digesting biodigestible feed that preferably includes the steps of comminuting the feed, introducing feed, an oxygen-containing gas, an accelerant, and bacteria into a digestion zone, the bacteria being suitable for digesting the feed under aerobic, anaerobic, and anoxic conditions. The contents of the digestion zone can be changed from aerobic operation to either anoxic or anaerobic operation, or vice versa, without changing the bacteria in the digestion zone. | 09-27-2012 |
20140329298 | Solid Waste Digestion System - A system for digesting biodigestible feed that preferably includes the steps of comminuting the feed, introducing feed, an oxygen-containing gas, an accelerant, and bacteria into a digestion zone, the bacteria being suitable for digesting the feed under aerobic, anaerobic, and anoxic conditions. The contents of the digestion zone can be changed from aerobic operation to either anoxic or anaerobic operation, or vice versa, without changing the bacteria in the digestion zone. | 11-06-2014 |
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20110192074 | SLURRY DEWATERING AND CONVERSION OF BIOSOLIDS TO A RENEWABLE FUEL - In the processes for treating municipal sewage and storm water containing biosolids to discharge standards, biosolids, even after dewatering, contain typically about 80% water bound in the dead cells of the biosolids, which gives biosolids a negative heating value. It can be incinerated only at the expense of purchased fuel. Biosolids are heated to a temperature at which their cell structure is destroyed and, preferably, at which carbon dioxide is split off to lower the oxygen content of the biosolids. The resulting char is not hydrophilic, and it can be efficiently dewatered and/or dried and is a viable renewable fuel. This renewable fuel can be supplemented by also charging conventional biomass (yard and crop waste, etc.) in the same or in parallel facilities. Similarly, non-renewable hydrophilic fuels can be so processed in conjunction with the processing of biosolids to further augment the energy supply. | 08-11-2011 |
20130160683 | SLURRY DEWATERING AND CONVERSION OF BIOSOLIDS TO A RENEWABLE FUEL - In the processes for treating municipal sewage and storm water containing biosolids to discharge standards, biosolids, even after dewatering, contain typically about 80% water bound in the dead cells of the biosolids, which gives biosolids a negative heating value. It can be incinerated only at the expense of purchased fuel. Biosolids are heated to a temperature at which their cell structure is destroyed and, preferably, at which carbon dioxide is split off to lower the oxygen content of the biosolids. The resulting char is not hydrophilic, and it can be efficiently dewatered and/or dried and is a viable renewable fuel. This renewable fuel can be supplemented by also charging conventional biomass (yard and crop waste, etc.) in the same or in parallel facilities. Similarly, non-renewable hydrophilic fuels can be so processed in conjunction with the processing of biosolids to further augment the energy supply. | 06-27-2013 |
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20090150729 | METHOD OF TESTING MEMORY ARRAY AT OPERATIONAL SPEED USING SCAN - A method and system for testing a chip at functional (operational) speed. The chip may include an integrated circuit having a number flops and memory arrays arranged into logically functioning elements. Additional flops may be included to output to one or more of the other flops in order to provide inputs to the flops at the functional speed such that the receiving flops executing at the functional speed according to the received input at a next functional clock pulse to facilitate testing the chip at the functional speed. | 06-11-2009 |
20100281442 | TECHNIQUE FOR DETERMINING CIRCUIT INTERDEPENDENCIES - Embodiments of a device (such as a computer system or a circuit tester), a method, and a computer-program product (i.e., software) for use with the device are described. These systems and processes may be used to statistically characterize interdependencies between sub-circuits in an integrated circuit (which are referred to as ‘aggressor-victim relationships’). In particular, statistical relationships between the aggressors and victims are determined from values of a performance metric (such as clock speed) when the integrated circuit fails for a group of state-change difference vectors. Using these statistical relationships, a worst-case sub-group of the state-change difference vectors, such as the worst-case sub-group, is selected. This sub-group can be used to accurately test the integrated circuit. | 11-04-2010 |
20100332924 | AT-SPEED SCAN TESTING OF MEMORY ARRAYS - An integrated circuit configured for at-speed scan testing of memory arrays. The integrated circuit includes a scan chain having a plurality of serially coupled scan elements, wherein a subset of the plurality of scan elements are coupled to provide signals to a memory array. Each scan element of the subset of the plurality of scan elements includes a flip flop having a data input, and a data output coupled to a corresponding input of the memory array, and selection circuitry configured to, in an operational mode, couple a data path to the data input, and further configured to, in a scan mode, couple to the data input one of a scan input, the data output, and a complement of the data output. The scan elements of the subset support at-speed testing of a memory array coupled thereto. | 12-30-2010 |
20140140205 | POST-SILICON REPAIR OF ON-DIE NETWORKS - A method and apparatus for post-silicon repair of on-die networks is disclosed. In one embodiment, an integrated circuit includes a first network node of an on-chip network configured to couple each of a plurality of functional units to at least one other one of the plurality of functional units. The first network node includes a plurality of ports. Each of the plurality of ports includes a plurality of multiplexers configured to substitute a spare channel of the network node into the network responsive to a test determining that another one of a plurality of channels is defective. | 05-22-2014 |
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20130011837 | Assays for Affinity Profiling of Nucleic Acid Binding Proteins - Methods, compositions and kits are disclosed for assays to determine the binding affinity of DNA-binding proteins or RNA-binding proteins for their corresponding recognition site(s). In particular, assays are disclosed for measuring binding affinities when either the binding protein, or the recognition sequence of the recognition site, or cofactor proteins, contain one or more mutations. The disclosed assays can thus be utilized to measure the effect on transcription factor binding caused by mutations within the recognition site, or mutations within the binding domain of the protein, and to provide binding affinity information that can be correlated with altered gene regulation and expression. The disclosed assays can be personalized to a specific person or organism, with the measured binding affinities based upon an individual's specific binding proteins and recognition sites. Furthermore, embodiments are capable of measuring binding affinities between multiple binding proteins and multiple recognition sites through an entirely in vitro process. | 01-10-2013 |
20150160202 | Assays for Affinity Profiling of Nucleic Acid Binding Proteins - Methods, compositions and kits are disclosed for assays to determine the binding affinity of DNA-binding proteins or RNA-binding proteins for their corresponding recognition site(s). In particular, assays are disclosed for measuring binding affinities when either the binding protein, or the recognition sequence of the recognition site, or cofactor proteins, contain one or more mutations. The disclosed assays can thus be utilized to measure the effect on transcription factor binding caused by mutations within the recognition site, or mutations within the binding domain of the protein, and to provide binding affinity information that can be correlated with altered gene regulation and expression. The disclosed assays can be personalized to a specific person or organism, with the measured binding affinities based upon an individual's specific binding proteins and recognition sites. Furthermore, embodiments are capable of measuring binding affinities between multiple binding proteins and multiple recognition sites through an entirely in vitro process. | 06-11-2015 |
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20090220303 | Underground sequestration system and method - Underground sequestration system and method in which a liquid or gas is stored in a sequestration zone of enhanced porosity in an underground geological formation, with a containment barrier around the sequestration zone. Conditions within the formation are monitored to verify the integrity of the sequestered substance, and any necessary repair or maintenance is done through wells that extend into the formation. In some disclosed embodiments, the porosity of the formation in the sequestration zone is enhanced by boreholes and laterals that are drilled with high velocity hydraulic cutting jets, and the sequestered liquid or gas is injected into the sequestration zone through the boreholes and laterals. Additional boreholes and laterals are employed in the containment barrier, and the barrier is formed of a thixotropic material that is injected into the formation through the additional boreholes and laterals. | 09-03-2009 |
20100098492 | Engineered, Scalable Underground Storage System and Method - An engineered, scalable underground containment system and method for storing compressed gases or liquids in permeable rock formations using conventional drilling techniques. The porosity and permeability of the formation may be enhanced to maximize reservoir capacity and increase the rate at which gases and liquids can be introduced into and removed from the reservoir. In some embodiments, layers of cap rock in the formation are utilized as containment barriers, and in some, containment barriers are constructed around the storage zones. | 04-22-2010 |
20100101789 | Engineered, Scalable Underground Storage System and Method - An engineered, scalable underground containment system and method for storing compressed gases or liquids in permeable rock formations using conventional drilling techniques. The porosity and permeability of the formation may be enhanced to maximize reservoir capacity and increase the rate at which gases and liquids can be introduced into and removed from the reservoir. In some embodiments, layers of cap rock in the formation are utilized as containment barriers, and in some, containment barriers are constructed around the storage zones. | 04-29-2010 |
20110256049 | Process for the Production of Carbon Nanospheres and Sequestration of Carbon - Process for producing carbon nanospheres and other nano materials with carbon dioxide and magnesium. The carbon dioxide and magnesium are combusted together in a reactor to produce carbon nanospheres and magnesium oxide, which are then separated to provide the individual reaction products. The reaction occurs at a very high temperature, e.g. 2000° F.-5000° F. and also produces large amounts of useful energy in the form of heat and light, including infrared and ultraviolet radiation. Other oxidizing agents such as aluminum can be combined with the magnesium, and the metal oxides produced by the reaction can be recycled to provide additional oxidizing agents for combustion with the carbon dioxide. By varying the reaction temperature, the morphology of the carbon products can be controlled. | 10-20-2011 |
20120068124 | Process for the Production of Carbon Graphenes and other Nanomaterials - Process for producing nanomaterials such as graphenes, graphene composites, magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxides and other nanomaterials by high heat vaporization and rapid cooling. In some of the preferred embodiments, the high heat is produced by an oxidation-reduction reaction of carbon dioxide and magnesium as the primary reactants, although additional materials such as reaction catalysts, control agents, or composite materials can be included in the reaction, if desired. The reaction also produces nanomaterials from a variety of other input materials, and by varying the process parameters, the type and morphology of the carbon nanoproducts and other nanoproducts can be controlled. The reaction products include novel nanocrystals of MgO (percilase) and MgAl | 03-22-2012 |
20130295000 | Nanomaterials and Process for Making the Same - Process for producing nanomaterials such as graphenes, graphene composites, magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxides and other nanomaterials by high heat vaporization and rapid cooling. In some of the preferred embodiments, the high heat is produced by an oxidation-reduction reaction of carbon dioxide and magnesium as the primary reactants, although additional materials such as reaction catalysts, control agents, or composite materials can be included in the reaction, if desired. The reaction also produces nanomaterials from a variety of other input materials, and by varying the process parameters, the type and morphology of the carbon nanoproducts and other nanoproducts can be controlled. The reaction products include novel nanocrystals of MgO (percilase) and MgAl | 11-07-2013 |
20140014495 | System and Process for Functionalizing Graphene - System and process in which graphene, which may be produced on a commercial scale, is highly purified, then functionalized in a vertical plasma reactor which can also deagglomerate and/or delaminate the graphene, as well as separating or classifying the functionalized graphene particles according to size. In one disclosed embodiment, the graphene is produced by combustion of magnesium (Mg) and carbon dioxide (CO | 01-16-2014 |
20140262747 | Process and Apparatus for Functionalizing and/or Separating Graphene Particles and Other Nanomaterials - Process and apparatus for functionalizing and/or separating graphene particles and other nanomaterials in which graphene and other nanoparticles are placed in a pile on one of two opposing conductive surfaces that are charged with a high D.C. voltage so that material of a certain character is attracted to the other conducting surface. This process takes place in an enclosed chamber that has been flooded with a designated gas at ambient pressure, with the material attracted to the second conducting surface passing through the designated gas. The high energy field creates a condition such that the material remaining on the first conductive surface takes on atoms of the designated gas and material the going to the second surface is further exposed to and characterized by the designated gas. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272385 | Graphene-Polymer Composite Material and Devices Utilizing the Same - Graphene composite material and devices using the same. The graphene is dispersed in material such as polyurethane, latex, other elastomers, and other polymers to produce a composite material having high heat transfer properties which make it particularly suitable for use in removing heat from LEDs and other electronic devices. Several examples of heat transfer devices utilizing the material are disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
20150210558 | Process for Producing Magnesium Oxide - Process for producing nanomaterials such as graphenes, graphene composites, magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxides and other nanomaterials by high heat vaporization and rapid cooling. In some of the preferred embodiments, the high heat is produced by an oxidation-reduction reaction of carbon dioxide and magnesium as the primary reactants, although additional materials as reaction catalysts, control agents, or composite materials can be included in the reaction, if desired. The carbon dioxide and magnesium are combusted together in a reactor to produce nano-magnesium oxide, graphenes, graphene composites, and possibly other products which are then separated or excluded by suitable processes or reactions to provide the individual reaction products. The reaction is highly energetic, producing very high temperatures on the order of 5610° F. (3098° C.), or higher, and also produces large amounts of useful energy in the form of heat and light, including infrared and ultraviolet radiation, all of which can be captured and reused in the invention or utilized in other applications. The products of combustion, particularly the magnesium oxide, can be recycled to provide additional oxidizing agents for combustion with the carbon dioxide. By varying the process parameters, such as reaction temperature and pressure, the type and morphology of the carbon nanoproducts and other nanoproducts can be controlled. The reaction also produces nanomaterials from a variety of input materials. The reaction products include novel nanocrystals of MgO (percilase) and MgAl | 07-30-2015 |
20150376012 | Nanomaterials and Process for Making the Same - Process for producing nanomaterials such as graphenes, graphene composites, magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxides and other nanomaterials by high heat vaporization and rapid cooling. In some of the preferred embodiments, the high heat is produced by an oxidation-reduction reaction of carbon dioxide and magnesium as the primary reactants, although additional materials such as reaction catalysts, control agents, or composite materials can be included in the reaction, if desired. The reaction also produces nanomaterials from a variety of other input materials, and by varying the process parameters, the type and morphology of the carbon nanoproducts and other nanoproducts can be controlled. The reaction products include novel nanocrystals of MgO (percilase) and MgAl | 12-31-2015 |
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20140267280 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TWO-DIMENSIONAL TO THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGE CONVERSION - A method and apparatus provide two-dimensional to three-dimensional image conversion. The apparatus can include an input configured to receive a first image. The apparatus can include a controller configured to segment the first image into a plurality of regions, configured to perform a Fast Fourier Transform on at least one of the regions, and configured to determine a relative horizontal displacement distance between a first frame and a second frame of at least one region based on performing the Fast Fourier Transform. | 09-18-2014 |
20150015515 | METHOD AND INTEGRATED CIRCUIT FOR OPERATING A SENSOR ARRAY - An apparatus includes an integrated circuit configured to be operatively coupled to a sensor array that is configured to generate an ultrasonic wave. The integrated circuit includes a transmitter circuit configured to provide a first signal to the sensor array. The integrated circuit further includes a receiver circuit configured to receive a second signal from the sensor array in response to providing the first signal. The sensor array includes an ultrasonic transmitter configured to generate the ultrasonic wave in response to the first signal and a piezoelectric receiver layer configured to detect a reflection of the ultrasonic wave. | 01-15-2015 |
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20100279880 | SELF-ENCODING SENSOR WITH MICROSPHERES - A microsphere-based analytic chemistry system is disclosed in which self-encoding microspheres having distinct characteristic optical response signatures to specific target analytes may be mixed together while the ability is retained to identify the sensor type and location of each sensor in a random dispersion of large numbers of such sensors in a sensor array using an optically interrogatable encoding scheme. An optical fiber bundle sensor is also disclosed in which individual microsphere sensors are disposed in microwells at a distal end of the fiber bundle and are optically coupled to discrete fibers or groups of fibers within the bundle. The identities of the individual sensors in the array are self-encoded by exposing the array to a reference analyte while illuminating the array with excitation light energy. A single sensor array may carry thousands of discrete sensing elements whose combined signal provides for substantial improvements in sensor detection limits, response times and signal-to-noise ratios. | 11-04-2010 |
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20130296186 | SELF-ENCODING SENSOR WITH MICROSPHERES - Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for combining the output obtained from redundant sensor elements in a sensor array. | 11-07-2013 |
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20140179555 | SELF-ENCODING SENSOR WITH MICROSPHERES - Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for combining the output obtained from redundant sensor elements in a sensor array. | 06-26-2014 |
20150024965 | USE OF MICROFLUIDIC SYSTEMS IN THE DETECTION OF TARGET ANALYTES USING MICROSPHERE ARRAYS - The invention relates generally to methods and apparatus for conducting analyses, particularly microfluidic devices for the detection of target analytes. | 01-22-2015 |
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20150062334 | Systems and Methods for Image Capture and Distribution in Venues - Systems and methods for capturing and distributing images in venues in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. In one embodiment, a venue image capture system includes a set of camera systems installed in a venue and a set of fan experience devices, wherein a camera system includes a camera and a camera controller, wherein a camera system in the set of camera systems is configured to obtain a piece of trigger data, capture a set of images in response to the trigger data, and transmit the set of images, and wherein a fan experience device is configured to determine fan experience device location data, obtain processed image data, wherein the processed image data includes image data and metadata identifying the location captured in the processed image data, and display the obtained processed image data. | 03-05-2015 |
20150347827 | IMAGE CAPTURE, PROCESSING AND DELIVERY AT GROUP EVENTS - Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for image acquisition and distribution of individuals at large events. In one aspect, a method for providing an image of attendees at an event includes operating one or more image capturing devices to record images of attendees of an event situated at locations in an event venue, processing the images to form a processed image, and distributing the processed image to the individual. The processing includes mapping the locations to a grid including coordinates corresponding to predetermined positions associated with the event venue, defining an image space containing an individual at a particular location in the event venue based on the coordinates, and forming the processed image based on the image space. | 12-03-2015 |