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20080239070 | IMAGING SYSTEM WITH A SINGLE COLOR IMAGE SENSOR FOR SIMULTANEOUS FLUORESCENCE AND COLOR VIDEO ENDOSCOPY - An endoscopic video system and method using a camera with a single color image sensor, for example a CCD color image sensor, for fluorescence and color imaging and for simultaneously displaying the images acquired in these imaging modes at video rates in real time is disclosed. The tissue under investigation is illuminated continuously with fluorescence excitation light and is further illuminated periodically using visible light outside of the fluorescence excitation wavelength range. The illumination sources may be conventional lamps using filters and shutters, or may include light-emitting diodes mounted at the distal tip of the endoscope. | 10-02-2008 |
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20080228037 | COMPACT FLUORESCENCE ENDOSCOPY VIDEO SYSTEM - A fluorescence endoscopy video system includes a multimode light source that produces light for color and fluorescence imaging modes. Light from the light source is transmitted through an endoscope to the tissue under observation. The system also includes a compact camera for color and fluorescence imaging. Images obtained through the endoscope are optically divided and projected onto one or more image sensors by a fixed beam splitter in the camera. The fixed beam splitter eliminates the need for inserting a movable mirror into the light path between the endoscope and the image sensors. Image signals from the camera are processed in the system processor/controller where a contrast enhancement function can be applied. The contrast enhancement function increases the color contrast between normal tissue and tissue suspicious for early cancer. Finally, the system also includes a calibration feature whereby the system performance can be maintained when used with different endoscopes. | 09-18-2008 |
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20100210904 | COMPACT FLUORESCENCE ENDOSCOPY VIDEO SYSTEM - A fluorescence endoscopy video system includes a multimode light source that produces light for color and fluorescence imaging modes. Light from the light source is transmitted through an endoscope to the tissue under observation. The system also includes a compact camera for color and fluorescence imaging. Images obtained through the endoscope are optically divided and projected onto one or more image sensors by a fixed beam splitter in the camera. The fixed beam splitter eliminates the need for inserting a movable mirror into the light path between the endoscope and the image sensors. Image signals from the camera are processed in the system processor/controller where a contrast enhancement function can be applied. The contrast enhancement function increases the color contrast between normal tissue and tissue suspicious for early cancer. Finally, the system also includes a calibration feature whereby the system performance can be maintained when used with different endoscopes. | 08-19-2010 |
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20100186131 | MOLECULAR MARKERS LINKED TO PPO INHIBITOR TOLERANCE IN SOYBEANS - This invention relates generally to the detection of genetic differences among soybeans. More particularly, the invention relates to soybean quantitative trait loci (QTL) for tolerance to protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors, to soybean plants possessing these QTLs, which map to a novel chromosomal region, and to genetic markers that are indicative of phenotypes associated with protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor tolerance. Methods and compositions for use of these markers in genotyping of soybean and selection are also disclosed. | 07-22-2010 |
20110185444 | POLYNUCLEOTIDE AND POLYPEPTIDE SEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH HERBICIDE TOLERANCE - This invention relates generally to the detection of genetic differences among soybeans. More particularly, soybean quantitative trait loci (QTL) associated with herbicide tolerance, including tolerance to one or more of an HPPD-inhibitor herbicide, such as mesotrione and isoxazole herbicides, and/or a PPO inhibitor herbicide; soybean plants possessing these QTLs; and genetic markers that are indicative of phenotypes associated with such herbicide tolerance are provided. Methods and compositions for use of these markers in genotyping of soybean and selection are also disclosed, as are methods and compositions for use of herbicides for weed control. Also disclosed are isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides relating to such tolerance or sensitivity and methods of introgressing such tolerance into a plant by breeding or transgenically, or by a combination thereof. Plant cells, plants, and seeds produced are also provided. | 07-28-2011 |
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20150291778 | CORE-SHELL COMPOSITE INORGANIC METAL OXIDES AND METHOD OF PREPARING FOR PREVENTION OF THERMAL OXIDATIVE DEGRADATION IN POLYMER AND RESIN COMPOSITIONS - This invention relates to products of aqueous and other chemical synthetic routes for encapsulation of a core material with an inorganic shell and finished compositions of a core-shell particulate material for application in thermoplastic, thermoset, and coatings resins prior to compounding or application or subsequent thermal processing steps. Disclosed is a composition of particles containing a shell of inorganic oxides or mixed-metal inorganic oxides and a core material of complex inorganic colored pigment, laser direct structuring additives, laser marking, or other beneficial metal oxides, metal compounds, or mixed-metal oxide materials, wherein the shell material is comprised of any single oxide or combination of oxides is taught. Preferred elements of composition for the shell are oxides and silicates of B, Ni, Zn, Al, Zr, Si, Sn, Bi, W, Mo, Cr, Mg, Mn, Ce, Ti, and Ba (or mixtures thereof). Applications may include, but are not limited to, coatings or plastic articles or materials for molded interconnect devices, durable goods, housings, assemblies, devices, and articles that are to be exposed to additional thermal processing. The resulting core-shell materials function in plastic and coatings formulations by minimizing or eliminating detrimental interactions with the resins and metal containing additives resulting in loss of mechanical properties. | 10-15-2015 |
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20110230378 | IMPROVED POLYMER DISPERSIONS - The present invention relates to polymer dispersions comprising A) at least one dispersed polyolefin, B) at least one dispersion component, C) mineral oil and D) at least one glyceryl ester derived from an unsaturated carboxylic acid having from 8 to 30 carbon atoms. The inventive polymer dispersions are notable for very good low-temperature performance. In addition, the polymer dispersions can be prepared in a particularly energy-saving manner. The present invention further relates to processes for the preparation of and to the use of these polymer dispersions. | 09-22-2011 |
20110281999 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING AB DIBLOCK COPOLYMERS WITH A BROADLY DISTRIBUTED A BLOCK - The invention relates to a controlled polymerization process for preparing (meth)acrylate-based AB diblock copolymers with a B block which has a narrow monomodal molecular weight distribution, and an A block which has a broad monomodal molecular weight distribution, and to the use thereof, for example, as a binder in adhesives or sealants. | 11-17-2011 |
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