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20080273079 | Videophone and method for a video call - A videophone. The videophone can include an imaging mechanism for taking a video picture of a scene. The videophone can include a mechanism for producing a first video stream of the scene and a second video stream of the scene from the video picture and sending the first video stream and the second video stream onto a network at the same time, the producing mechanism in communication with the imaging mechanism. The videophone can include a mechanism for receiving a plurality of video streams of different scenes from a network. The videophone can include a mechanism for displaying the different scenes of the plurality of video streams alongside each other. A method for a video call. | 11-06-2008 |
20090304383 | OPTICAL NETWORK SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING SAME - A system for transmitting data packets over a network. The system includes a plurality of first nodes, wherein each first node has a first transceiver configured to transmit a data packet at at least one of a plurality of first wavelengths and receive a data packet at an assigned first wavelength, wherein each first node is configured to pass incoming data packets not transmitted at the assigned first wavelength, a plurality of second nodes, wherein each second node has a second transceiver configured to transmit a data packet at least one of a plurality of second wavelengths and receive a data packet at an assigned second wavelength, wherein each second node is configured to pass incoming data packets not transmitted at the assigned second wavelength, and at least one optical fiber operably connecting the transceivers. | 12-10-2009 |
20120219292 | OPTICAL SWITCH FOR IMPLEMENTING WAVE DIVISION MULTIPLEXING NETWORKS - Systems and methods for switching optical signals are disclosed. A switch may include a plurality of inputs, at least one coupling element operably connected to two or more of the plurality of inputs and a splitting element operably connected to the at least one coupling element. Each of the plurality of inputs may receive one of a plurality of input signals. The at least one coupling element may be configured to combine at least two of the input signals into a combined output signal. The splitting element may be configured to demultiplex the combined output signal to produce a plurality of demultiplexed output signals. | 08-30-2012 |
20130101287 | Optical Interface Device for Wavelength Division Multiplexing Networks - A switch port device for transmitting and receiving optical bursts over an optical burst network. The switch port device includes a first end device interface configured to receive incoming data from a first end device and intended for a destination device, a processing device operably connected to the first end device interface and configured to control the modulation of the incoming data to a wavelength associated with the destination device to produce a modulated burst, an optical transmitter operably connected to the processing device and configured to transmit the modulated burst to an optical core, and an optical receiver operably connected to the processing device and configured to receive at least one incoming optical burst from the optical core. | 04-25-2013 |
20130101288 | Optical Switch for Networks Using Wavelength Division Multiplexing - A switch for switching optical signals. The switch includes a plurality of inputs, wherein each of the plurality of inputs receives one of a plurality of input signals, and at least one coupling element operably connected to two or more of the plurality of inputs and configured to combine at least two of the input signals into a combined output signal. The switch further includes a splitting element operably connected to the at least one coupling element and configured to demultiplex the combined output signal to produce a plurality of demultiplexed output signals. A control plane processor is operably connected to at least one of the plurality of inputs and is configured to determine a schedule for one or more devices operably connected to the plurality of inputs to transmit data bursts. | 04-25-2013 |
20130101289 | Switch With Optical Uplink for Implementing Wavelength Division Multiplexing Networks - A switch port device for transmitting and receiving optical bursts over an optical burst network. The switch port device includes a plurality of end device interfaces, each interface connected to a local end device and configured to receive incoming data from the local end device. A protocol switch is connected to the plurality of end device interfaces and is configured to transfer the data to a second local end device if the destination device is the second local end device. Otherwise, a processing device is operably connected to the protocol switch and configured to modulate the incoming data to a wavelength associated with the destination device to produce a modulated burst. An optical transmitter is configured to transmit the modulated burst to an optical core and an optical receiver is configured to receive at least one incoming optical burst from the optical core. | 04-25-2013 |
20130209100 | SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE FOR OPTICAL SWITCH USING WAVELENGTH DIVISION MULTIPLEXING - A system for transmitting data on an optical burst network. The system includes an optical core configured to switch data bursts based upon a wavelength of the data bursts. The system also includes a plurality of switch port devices operably connected to the optical core, wherein at least one of the plurality of switch port devices is configured to transfer the data bursts to the optical core and at least one of the plurality of switch port devices is configured to receive the data bursts from the optical core. The system further includes at least one control plane processor operably connected to the plurality of switch port devices and configured to transmit scheduling information to at least one of the plurality of switch port devices configured to transfer the data bursts to the optical core. | 08-15-2013 |
20130266315 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING OPTICAL MEDIA ACCESS CONTROL - A method and systems for implementing an access control algorithm across an optical network are described. The network includes a plurality of switch port devices, each including a local control plane processor. The local control plane processors receive control information related to the plurality of switch port devices; determine destination devices to which each of the plurality of switch port devices can transmit data and availability to receive incoming bursts at the switch port devices; and determine a time during the transmission period when the data is to be transmitted to at least one destination. Optionally, a central control plane processor receives control information from the local control plane processors and determines a time during a transmission period when at least a portion of the data is to be transmitted from at least one of the switch port devices to a destination, thereby regulating traffic over the optical network. | 10-10-2013 |
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20140004859 | SUCCESS RATE IMPROVEMENTS FOR ANR MEASUREMENTS WHILE REDUCING DATA LOSS AT A UE | 01-02-2014 |
20140302821 | SECURITY HANDLING FOR MULTI FREQUENCY BAND - Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for security handling in, for example, cells that support multiple frequency band indication are provided. One method includes receiving, for example by a source evolved node B (eNB) configured to communicate with a user equipment, a multiple frequency band indicator (MFBI) list, the multiple frequency band indicator (MFBI) list comprising at least one frequency band number listed in the same order of priority as broadcast by a target eNB. The method may further include selecting one of the at least one frequency band number for use by the source eNB, calculating a security key (KeNB*) using the DL EARFCN belonging to the selected frequency band number with the highest priority that is also supported by the user equipment, and signaling the calculated security key to the target eNB. | 10-09-2014 |
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20110100900 | Monolith Membrane Module for Liquid Filtration - A monolithic multi-channel substrate having a porous monolithic body or cross-flow filtration module defining a plurality of flow channels disposed in the body and extending from an upstream inlet or feed end to a downstream outlet or exhaust end. Porous channel walls surround each of the plurality of flow channels. The plurality of flow channels have a channel hydraulic diameter less than or equal to 1.1 mm. The porous body further comprises a networked pore structure of interconnected pores forming torturous fluid paths or conduits. The tortuous paths formed by the porous body provide a flow path for directing filtrate separated from a process stream to an exterior surface of the body. | 05-05-2011 |
20110300335 | Cordierite Membrane on a Cordierite Monolith - Described herein is a cordierite membrane coated on a monolith substrate formed from cordierite. The membrane coating is formed from cordierite particles which have been processed to have a median particle size diameter of between 1 and 3 microns with a narrow particle size distribution suitable for forming a cordierite membrane on a cordierite monolith substrate. After the cordierite membrane is formed on the cordierite monolith substrate, the cordierite membrane monolith has a pore size of less than 1 micron. | 12-08-2011 |
20130133249 | PARTITION FLUID SEPARATION - A pervaporation element includes a ceramic monolith having an array of parallel channels separated by porous channel walls extending along an axial length of the monolith, and a functional membrane coating a first plurality of the porous channel walls along the axial length of the monolith. The functional membrane functions to separate a fluid into a retentate portion and a permeate portion. The porous channel walls coated by the functional membrane define a plurality of discrete through segments, where each of the discrete through segments are separated from one another by a plurality of uncoated porous channel walls. Fluid entering the discrete through segments is separated into a retentate portion that exits in substantial portion through the discrete through segments and a permeate portion that exits the ceramic monolith radially outward through the uncoated porous channel walls and through a skin of the monolith. | 05-30-2013 |
20130256958 | CELLULAR CERAMIC ARTICLES WITH COATED CHANNELS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Cellular ceramic articles are manufactured from a green cellular ceramic body that includes a binder material and a plurality of channels. At least one of the channels is coated with a slurry that includes a green coating composition and a solvent to form a coating layer. The binder material is insoluble in the solvent. | 10-03-2013 |
20140142363 | MEMBRANE SEPARATION PROCESS USING MIXED VAPOR-LIQUID FEED - The present invention pertains to a pervaporation membrane process for the separation of high octane fuel components from a gasoline feed stream comprising feeding a mixed phase vapor-liquid feed to a cyclone separation means to separate the liquid from the vapor, then sending the saturated vapor to the membrane, thereby extending the useful life of the membrane. | 05-22-2014 |
20140272276 | Cellular Ceramic Article and Method For Manufacturing The Same - A method and apparatus to treat a dried unfired article comprising a ceramic precursor composition substantially held together by a binder, to be resistant to binder soluble solvent based processing. The method includes depositing a fluid on the article surface, and polymerizing the deposited fluid to form a polymer thin layer on the surface. The fluid may be an aerosol, a vapor, a fog, a mist, a smoke, or combinations thereof. An apparatus to perform the method and an article resistant to binder soluble solvent based processing are also provided. The article can be an unfired honeycomb body that includes a dried composition of ceramic precursor substantially held together by a binder and a layer disposed on a surface of the unfired honeycomb body. The surface to be exposed in the green state to a binder soluble solvent and the layer protects the binder from solubilization by the solvent. | 09-18-2014 |
20160090329 | CELLULAR CERAMIC ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method and apparatus to treat a dried unfired article comprising a ceramic precursor composition substantially held together by a binder, to be resistant to binder soluble solvent based processing. The method includes depositing a fluid on the article surface, and polymerizing the deposited fluid to form a polymer thin layer on the surface. The fluid may be an aerosol, a vapor, a fog, a mist, a smoke, or combinations thereof. An apparatus to perform the method and an article resistant to binder soluble solvent based processing are also provided. The article can be an unfired honeycomb body that includes a dried composition of ceramic precursor substantially held together by a binder and a layer disposed on a surface of the unfired honeycomb body. The surface to be exposed in the green state to a binder soluble solvent and the layer protects the binder from solubilization by the solvent. | 03-31-2016 |
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20120323335 | FEMORAL COMPONENT FOR A KNEE PROSTHESIS WITH IMPROVED ARTICULAR CHARACTERISTICS - An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a femoral component which exhibits enhanced articular features, minimizes removal of healthy bone stock from the distal femur, and minimizes the impact of the prosthesis on adjacent soft tissues of the knee. | 12-20-2012 |
20120323336 | FEMORAL COMPONENT FOR A KNEE PROSTHESIS WITH IMPROVED ARTICULAR CHARACTERISTICS - An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a femoral component which exhibits enhanced articular features, minimizes removal of healthy bone stock from the distal femur, and minimizes the impact of the prosthesis on adjacent soft tissues of the knee. | 12-20-2012 |
20120323337 | FEMORAL COMPONENT FOR A KNEE PROSTHESIS WITH IMPROVED ARTICULAR CHARACTERISTICS - An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a femoral component which exhibits enhanced articular features, minimizes removal of healthy bone stock from the distal femur, and minimizes the impact of the prosthesis on adjacent soft tissues of the knee. | 12-20-2012 |
20150081031 | FEMORAL COMPONENT FOR A KNEE PROSTHESIS WITH IMPROVED ARTICULAR CHARACTERISTICS - An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a femoral component which exhibits enhanced articular features, minimizes removal of healthy bone stock from the distal femur, and minimizes the impact of the prosthesis on adjacent soft tissues of the knee. | 03-19-2015 |
20150265410 | FEMORAL COMPONENT FOR A KNEE PROSTHESIS WITH BONE COMPACTING RIDGE - An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a femoral component which exhibits enhanced articular features, minimizes removal of healthy bone stock front the distal femur, and minimizes the impact of the prosthesis on adjacent soft tissues of the knee. | 09-24-2015 |
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20120159701 | WATER JET ASSEMBLY WITH A SLIP RING - A water jet assembly and method for installing a water jet assembly incorporating a slip ring for a facilitating the joining of a scallop plate facing the interior water-receiving portion of a spa shell with a water jet housing on the exterior portion of a spa shell between a gasket and a scallop plate. | 06-28-2012 |
20120211618 | Clip for Providing Light to a WaterJet - A clip and system for providing light to a spa, having a clip for holding a light emitting device and a waterjet housing structure manufactured at least in part from a clear material and having a connector allowing the attachment of the clip to the housing structure, the clip having a support structure for containing and/or supporting the light emitting device and a clip connector for attaching the clip to the housing. | 08-23-2012 |
20130031714 | RETENTION CLIP - A retention clip for mounting spa fixtures through the wall of a spa reservoir. A retention clip may be placed in a hole that has been bored through a spa wall. Bore positioning features of the clip may provide a means for advantageously centering the retention clip in the hole. A flange mates to the surface of the tub wall once the retention clip is inserted through the bore and a plurality of retention fingers will extend beyond the opposite side of the tub wall. Subsequently, a fixture may be inserted through the retention clip. A chamfered feature of the fixture physically communicates with the retention fingers and operates to apply a force radially outward to each, thereby causing retention tongues located on the spines of each retention finger to engage a groove feature on the fixture body. | 02-07-2013 |
20130039037 | POOL LIGHT ADAPTER RING - A pool light adapter ring for retrofitting a pool light in a pool wall niche. The adapter ring has a pair of interlocking hooks to allow the ring to be compressed to a first, compressed state, inserted into a wall niche and then relaxed to a second, rigid state. The adapter ring has mounting brackets attached to the ring for receipt of a pool light or other device. The adapter ring also has a plurality of anchor screws for securing the adapter ring inside the niche. Further, some embodiments may include a grounding screw for attaching the grounding wire from the pool light. | 02-14-2013 |
20140091184 | CLIP FOR PROVIDING LIGHT TO A SPA FEATURE - A clip and system for providing light to a spa feature, having a clip for holding a light emitting device and a spa feature having a housing connector, the spa feature and the housing connector being manufactured at least in part from a clear material and having a connector allowing the attachment of the clip to the spa feature, the clip having a support structure for containing and/or supporting the light emitting device and a clip connector for attaching the clip to the spa feature. | 04-03-2014 |
20140259358 | BATH WITH FLOWING WATER - A water bath apparatus for producing a generally unidirectional or non-centric, gentle and/or relaxing water flow within a tub about a user's body without noticeable or significant vibration and/or noise, including a water flow that is directed away from, or at least not towards, the center of the tub, such as a generally unidirectional or non-centric water flow along or across the tub so as to provide or emulate a flowing stream of water along the body of the user. Specifically placed water inlet ports and water outlet ports provide for the generally unidirectional or non-centric water flow. | 09-18-2014 |