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20110126310 | TRANSGENIC MAIZE EVENT MON 87427 AND THE RELATIVE DEVELOPMENT SCALE - The invention provides transgenic maize event MON 87427 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products derived from event MON 87427. The invention also provides nucleotides specific for transgenic maize event MON 87427 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products comprising nucleotides specific for transgenic maize event MON 87427. The invention also provides methods related to transgenic maize event MON 87427 and to the Roundup® Hybridization System (RHS). The invention also provides a Relative Development Scale useful for monitoring and determining reproductive development in maize that reconciles developmental differences across various maize varieties. This is useful for determining the optimal timing of a treatment regimen in which tassel development stage is an important factor, including various methods in making hybrid seed. | 05-26-2011 |
20140109250 | TRANSGENIC MAIZE EVENT MON 87427 AND THE RELATIVE DEVELOPMENT SCALE - The invention provides transgenic maize event MON 87427 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products derived from event MON 87427. The invention also provides nucleotides specific for transgenic maize event MON 87427 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products comprising nucleotides specific for transgenic maize event MON 87427. The invention also provides methods related to transgenic maize event MON 87427 and to the Roundup® Hybridization System (RHS). The invention also provides a Relative Development Scale useful for monitoring and determining reproductive development in maize that reconciles developmental differences across various maize varieties. This is useful for determining the optimal timing of a treatment regimen in which tassel development stage is an important factor, including various methods in making hybrid seed. | 04-17-2014 |
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20130084896 | Pushing Secure Notifications to Mobile Computing Devices - A method for pushing secure notifications includes a push service platform receiving a push notification message request from an entity registered with the push service platform, processing the push notification message request to generate a secure push notification message, and sending the secure push notification message to a target mobile computing device through a native third-party push service associated with the target mobile computing device. The secure push notification message includes a message ID (identifier) that corresponds to message content associated with the push notification message request. The method further includes the push service platform receiving a pull message request from the target mobile computing device, the pull message request requesting the message content associated with the push notification message corresponding to the message ID, and sending the requested message content associated with the push notification message to the mobile computing device. | 04-04-2013 |
20140038554 | PUSHING SECURE NOTIFICATIONS TO MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICES - Techniques are provided for pushing secure notifications to a mobile computing device. For example, a method for pushing secure notifications includes a push service platform receiving a push notification message request from an entity registered with the push service platform, processing the push notification message request to generate a secure push notification message, and sending the secure push notification message to a target mobile computing device through a native third-party push service associated with the target mobile computing device. The secure push notification message includes a message ID (identifier) that corresponds to message content associated with the push notification message request. The method further includes the push service platform receiving a pull message request from the target mobile computing device, the pull message request requesting the message content associated with the push notification message corresponding to the message ID, and sending the requested message content associated with the push notification message to the mobile computing device. | 02-06-2014 |
20160037349 | PUSHING SECURE NOTIFICATIONS TO MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICES - Techniques are provided for pushing secure notifications to a mobile computing device. For example, a method for pushing secure notifications includes a push service platform receiving a push notification message request from an entity registered with the push service platform, processing the push notification message request to generate a secure push notification message, and sending the secure push notification message to a target mobile computing device through a native third-party push service associated with the target mobile computing device. The secure push notification message includes a message ID (identifier) that corresponds to message content associated with the push notification message request. The method further includes the push service platform receiving a pull message request from the target mobile computing device, the pull message request requesting the message content associated with the push notification message corresponding to the message ID, and sending the requested message content associated with the push notification message to the mobile computing device. | 02-04-2016 |
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20090172746 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING EXPANDED DISPLAYABLE APPLICATIONS - An approach is provided for presenting, via a set-top box, a widget. The widget includes content retrieved over a data network and augmented content. | 07-02-2009 |
20090172757 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOTE SET-TOP BOX MANAGEMENT - An approach is provided for remotely controlling set-top boxes. A command is received from a computing device for controlling a plurality of set-top boxes. The set-top boxes are configured according to the received command. | 07-02-2009 |
20100082681 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ORGANIZING AND BOOKMARKING CONTENT - An approach is provided for creating user-defined folders for organizing content accessible through a set-top box and for creating multiple bookmarks per set-top box program for use during programming playback. | 04-01-2010 |
20100263015 | Wireless Interface for Set Top Box - A method includes receiving data from a service provider, where the data includes an interactive element. The method may also include outputting the data to an output device and receiving a voice command from a user, where the voice command is associated with the interactive element. The method may further include transmitting, via a wireless protocol, an instruction to a user device associated with the user, where the instruction indicates that a telephone call is to be placed from the user device or a text message is to be transmitted from the user device. | 10-14-2010 |
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20150058105 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REWARDS CALCULATION - A system and method in accordance with example embodiments may include systems and methods for calculating rewards, which may include, receiving account holder data, parsing the account holder data for transformation and loading purposes; receiving new financial account data from financial institutions, where a new financial account may be, for example, a credit card account, and new financial account data may include, for example, the terms and conditions associated with the financial account, fees associated with the financial account, and/or deals, benefits, rewards, and/or promotions associated with the financial account; determining spend categories based on the new financial account data; determining account holder customizations; determining seasonal trends associated with the account holder data; and determining an optimal new financial account based on the account holder data, new financial account data, spend categories, seasonal trends, and/or account holder customizations. | 02-26-2015 |
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20110318241 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFER OF LIQUID SAMPLES - A system for preparing biological sample contains a body including a proximal side and a distal side, a plurality of mandrels, a plurality of resilient elements, a plurality of fluid dispensers, and one or more samples. The mandrels are moveably positioned within the body, where each resilient element engages a respective one of the mandrels. Each of the fluid dispensers is configured to engage a distal end of a corresponding one of the mandrels. Each sample comprises a solution containing one or more nucleic acid sequences contained within at least one of the fluid dispensers. | 12-29-2011 |
20140017148 | Systems and Methods for Transfer of Liquid Samples - A system for preparing biological sample contains a body including a proximal side and a distal side, a plurality of mandrels, a plurality of resilient elements, a plurality of fluid dispensers, and one or more samples. The mandrels are moveably positioned within the body, where each resilient element engages a respective one of the mandrels. Each of the fluid dispensers is configured to engage a distal end of a corresponding one of the mandrels. Each sample comprises a solution containing one or more nucleic acid sequences contained within at least one of the fluid dispensers. | 01-16-2014 |
20140213487 | Systems and Methods for Biological Analysis - A biological analysis system is provided. The system comprises an interchangeable assembly configured to accommodate any one of a plurality of sample holders, each respective sample holder configured to receive a plurality of samples. The system also includes a control system configured to cycle the plurality of samples through a series of temperatures. The system further includes an optical system configured to detect fluorescent signals emitted from the plurality of samples. The optical system, in particular, can comprise a single field lens, an excitation source, an optical sensor, and a plurality of filter components. The excitation source can be one or more light emitting diodes. The field lens can be a bi-convex lens. | 07-31-2014 |
20150044686 | Systems and Methods for Containing Biological Samples - An article for holding a plurality of biological samples includes a substrate a substrate comprising a first surface and an opposing second surface and a plurality of reaction sites in the substrate. Each of the reaction sites extends from an opening in the first surface to an opening in the second surface. The reaction sites comprise a hexagonal shape and are configured to provide sufficient surface tension by capillary action to hold respective biological samples. The reaction sites have a density over at least a portion of the surfaces that is at least 170 holes per square millimeter. At least one of the surfaces may have a surface roughness characterized by an arithmetic average roughness (Ra) that is less than or equal to 5 nanometers. | 02-12-2015 |
20150080247 | Systems and Methods for Biological Analysis - A system for performing biological reactions is provided. The system includes a chip including a substrate and a plurality of reaction sites. The plurality of reaction sites are each configured to include a liquid sample of at most one nanoliter. Further, the system includes a control system configured to initiate biological reactions within the liquid samples. The system further includes a detection system configured to detect biological reactions on the chip. According to various embodiments, the chip includes at least 20000 reaction sites. In other embodiments, the chip includes at least 30000 reaction sites. | 03-19-2015 |
20150328634 | CASE FOR CONTAINING BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES AND CORRESPONDING METHOD OF USE - A case for containing biological samples includes a base, a substrate, and a cover. The substrate includes a plurality of reaction regions disposed along a surface of the substrate and configured to receive one or more biological samples. The cover includes a downward facing surface, is configured to be attached to the base to provide a cavity containing the substrate, and is configured so that the downward facing surface of the cover is parallel or approximately parallel to the substrate surface. The cover may comprise a fill port disposed along the inner surface and is configured for at least partially filling the cavity when the cover is attached to the base. The base may comprise a plurality of tabs located on an upward facing surface thereof, wherein the substrate is attached to the base by physical contact between at least some of the tabs and the substrate. | 11-19-2015 |
20160096175 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS - A system for processing a plurality of biological samples contains a support and a temperature controller. The support is configured to hold a case that includes an inner chamber and a substrate located within the inner chamber, the substrate containing a plurality of isolated reaction sites containing one or more biological samples. The temperature controller is configured to maintain or control a temperature of at least one of the support, the case, or the one or more biological samples during an assay or reaction on the one or more biological samples. The support is also configured to maintain at least one of the surfaces of substrate at a positive angle relative to a horizontal plane during the assay or reaction. | 04-07-2016 |
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20130166315 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND MEDIA FOR LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES - Systems, methods, and media for laboratory testing services are disclosed. A request for an electronic form can be received from an electronic device. A customized electronic form can be sent to the electronic device. The electronic form may be customized based at least in part on a healthcare provider associated with the request. At least one laboratory test may be requested to be ordered for at least one patient associated with the healthcare provider. At least one predefined rule may be applied to the requested order to verify that the order is valid. At least one laboratory can be selected to perform the ordered laboratory tests. Specimen collection information may be sent to a collection facility and can be based at least in part on rules or preferences of a lab selected to perform a laboratory test. Customized test reports can be provided to a healthcare provider. | 06-27-2013 |
20130166593 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND MEDIA FOR LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES - Systems, methods, and media for laboratory testing services are disclosed. Medical information can be received from an electronic device. One or more laboratory tests can be recommended based at least in part on the received medical information. For example, if one or more symptoms are received, then one or more laboratory tests may be suggested based at least in part on the received symptoms. As another example, if an order for one or more laboratory tests are received, then one or more additional and/or alternative laboratory tests may be suggested. Suggested laboratory tests can be based on medical symptoms, medical conditions, medical codes, medical history, medications, laboratories, healthcare providers, insurance companies, financial factors, locations, turnaround time, other factors, or a combination thereof. One or more of the suggested laboratory tests can be ordered. | 06-27-2013 |
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20090145623 | Hermetic Chamber with Electrical Feedthroughs - A pressure cavity is durable, stable, and biocompatible and configured in such a way that it constitutes pico to nanoliter-scale volume. The pressure cavity is hermetically sealed from the exterior environment while maintaining the ability to communicate with other devices. Micromachined, hermetically-sealed sensors are configured to receive power and return information through direct electrical contact with external electronics. The pressure cavity and sensor components disposed therein are hermetically sealed from the ambient in order to reduce drift and instability within the sensor. The sensor is designed for harsh and biological environments, e.g. intracorporeal implantation and in vivo use. Additionally, novel manufacturing methods are employed to construct the sensors. | 06-11-2009 |
20100058583 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING IMPLANTABLE WIRELESS SENSOR FOR IN VIVO PRESSURE MEASUREMENT - A method of manufacturing a sensor for in vivo applications includes the steps of providing two wafers of an electrically insulating material. A recess is formed in the first wafer, and a capacitor plate is formed in the recess of the first wafer. A second capacitor plate is formed in a corresponding region of the second wafer, and the two wafers are affixed to one another such that the first and second capacitor plates are arranged in parallel, spaced-apart relation. | 03-11-2010 |
20150342470 | Method of Manufacturing Implantable Wireless Sensor for Pressure Measurement - A method of manufacturing a sensor for in vivo applications includes the steps of providing two wafers of an electrically insulating material. A recess is formed in the first wafer, and a capacitor plate is formed in the recess of the first wafer. A second capacitor plate is formed in a corresponding region of the second wafer, and the two wafers are affixed to one another such that the first and second capacitor plates are arranged in parallel, spaced-apart relation. | 12-03-2015 |
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20130281377 | TREATING MULTIPLE MYELOMA - This document relates to methods and materials for treating multiple myeloma. For example, methods and materials for using albumin-bound paclitaxel composition (e.g., Abraxane®, a paclitaxel albumin-stabilized nanoparticle formulation) to treat multiple myeloma are provided. | 10-24-2013 |
20140066480 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR ASSESSING RESPONSIVENESS TO LENALIDOMIDE, THALIDOMIDE, AND/OR OTHER THALIDOMIDE ANALOGS - This document provides methods and materials related to assessing responsiveness to lenalidomide, thalidomide, and/or other IMiDs (structural and functional analogues of thalidomide that represent a promising new class of immunomodulators). For example, methods and materials for using CRBN levels to determine whether or not cancer cells (e.g., multiple myeloma cells) are susceptible to lenalidomide, thalidomide, and/or other IMiDs are provided. | 03-06-2014 |
20140273248 | Application of Ca Isotope Analysis to the Early Detection of Metastatic Cancer - Methods using the application of the Ca isotope method for diagnosing and monitoring the progression of cancers that cause bone loss. The methods also can be used for evaluating cancer treatments, such as aromatase inhibitors and other chemotherapeutic agents, for effects on bone density so that treatment can be modified. | 09-18-2014 |
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20110071240 | THERMOPLASTIC POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF MANUFACTURE, AND ARTICLES THEREOF - A thermoplastic polyester composition comprises, based on the total weight of the composition, from 20 to 95 wt. % of a polyester comprising a poly(alkylene terephthalate); from 1 to 35 wt. % of a phosphorous flame retardant consisting of a phosphinate of the formula (I) | 03-24-2011 |
20110319534 | FLAME RESISTANT POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS, METHOD OF MANUFACTURE, AND ARTICLES THEREOF - A thermoplastic polyester composition comprising, based on the total weight of the composition, a chlorine- and bromine-free combination of: from 40 to 60 wt % of a modified poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate); from 25 to 35 wt % of a reinforcing filler; from 2 to 8 wt % of a flame retardant synergist selected from the group consisting of melamine polyphosphate, melamine cyanurate, melamine pyrophosphate, melamine phosphate, and combinations thereof; from 5 to 15 wt % of a phosphinate salt flame retardant; from more than 0 to less than 5 wt % of an impact modifier component comprising a poly(ether-ester) elastomer and a (meth)acrylate impact modifier; from more than 0 to 5 wt % poly(tetrafluoroethylene) encapsulated by a styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer; from more than 0 to 2 wt % of a stabilizer; wherein the thermoplastic polyester composition contains less than 5 wt % of a polyetherimide. | 12-29-2011 |
20110319536 | FLAME RESISTANT POLYESTER COMPOSITIONS, METHOD OF MANUFACTURE, AND ARTICLES THEREOF - A thermoplastic polyester composition comprising, based on the total weight of the composition, a chlorine- and bromine-free combination of: from 40 to 60 wt % of a polyester; from 25 to 35 wt % of a reinforcing filler; from 2 to 8 wt % of a flame retardant synergist selected from the group consisting of melamine polyphosphate, melamine cyanurate, melamine pyrophosphate, melamine phosphate, and combinations thereof; from 5 to 15 wt % of a phosphinate salt flame retardant; from more than 0 to less than 5 wt % of an impact modifier component comprising a poly(ether-ester) elastomer and a (meth)acrylate impact modifier; from more than 0 to 5 wt % poly(tetrafluoroethylene) encapsulated by a styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer; from more than 0 to 2 wt % of a stabilizer; wherein the thermoplastic polyester composition contains less than 5 wt % of a polyetherimide. | 12-29-2011 |
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20100052331 | SYSTEM FOR STARTING POWER SYSTEMS WITH MULTIPLE GENERATOR UNITS - A control system and strategy for starting power systems having a plurality of power modules. For example, a multi-engine generator set switcher locomotive has three power modules each of which have an engine associated therewith. Upon receiving a command from the locomotive indicating to the engine control module to start at least one power module, i.e., engine, the control strategy determines whether to start the engine with an air or electric start. The control strategy starts only a single engine at a time, thereby avoiding overloading the airflow capacity of the compressed air source or the electric power capacity of the electric source. The control strategy also implements a command to start every engine with an air starter, if possible, to preserve the electric starter motor and the electric power capacity of the electric source. | 03-04-2010 |
20100170414 | Dual Engine Locomotive - A diesel-electric locomotive has two separate engine systems, including a large engine system and a small engine system. The power output from the separate engine systems may be combined to power the locomotive's traction motors. When the locomotive requires low power output for propulsion, only the small engine system is used to power the traction motors. When the locomotive requires higher power output, only the large engine system is used to power the traction motors. When the locomotive requires maximum power output, the small and the large engine system may both be used and their power output combined to power the traction motors. Also, a unique control strategy maintains a smooth delivery of power to the traction motors in the event that one engine shuts down or starts as a result of a change in the commanded power output of the locomotive. | 07-08-2010 |
20140130762 | SYSTEM FOR STARTING POWER SYSTEMS WITH MULTIPLE GENERATOR UNITS - A control system and strategy for starting power systems having a plurality of power modules. For example, a multi-engine generator set switcher locomotive has three power modules each of which have an engine associated therewith. Upon receiving a command from the locomotive indicating to the engine control module to start at least one power module, i.e., engine, the control strategy determines whether to start the engine with an air or electric start. The control strategy starts only a single engine at a time, thereby avoiding overloading the airflow capacity of the compressed air source or the electric power capacity of the electric source. The control strategy also implements a command to start ever engine with an air starter, if possible, to preserve the electric starter motor and the electric power capacity of the electric source. | 05-15-2014 |
20160102643 | SYSTEM FOR STARTING POWER SYSTEMS WITH MULTIPLE GENERATOR UNITS - A control system and strategy for starting power systems having a plurality of power modules. For example, a multi-engine generator set switcher locomotive has three power modules each of which have an engine associated therewith. Upon receiving a command from the locomotive indicating to the engine control module to start at least one power module, i.e., engine, the control strategy determines whether to start the engine with an air or electric start. The control strategy starts only a single engine at a time, thereby avoiding overloading the airflow capacity of the compressed air source or the electric power capacity of the electric source. The control strategy also implements a command to start ever engine with an air starter, if possible, to preserve the electric starter motor and the electric power capacity of the electric source. | 04-14-2016 |
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20080296976 | Power system with multiple generator units - A method of operating a power system is provided, the power system having power-system controls. The method may include automatically setting a priority ranking for a plurality of generator units of the power system with the power-system controls based at least in part on an operating parameter of each generator unit indicative of a quantity of work done by the generator unit. The method may also include automatically controlling which of the generator units run with the power-system controls based at least in part on the priority ranking of the generator units. | 12-04-2008 |
20080297075 | Power system with multiple generator units - A method of operating a power system is provided. The method may include running one or more of a plurality of generator units that each include a power source, a first electric generator, and a second electric generator. Additionally, the method may include supplying electricity from one or more of the first electric generators of the one or more running generator units to a first set of one or more electric power loads. The method may also include supplying electricity from one or more of the second electric generators of the one or more running generator units to a second set of one or more electric power loads. | 12-04-2008 |
20090108778 | Mobile machine with one or more electric propulsion motors - A mobile machine may include one or more generator units, a plurality of electric propulsion motors, and a power-transfer system operable to transfer electricity from one or more of the generator units to one or more of the electric propulsion motors. The mobile machine may also include power-system controls that control the connection of the one or more electric propulsion motors to the power-transfer system. The power-system controls may selectively use a first motor-connection strategy for controlling when one or more groups of the electric propulsion motors are connected to the power-transfer system in series, and the power-system controls may selectively use a second motor-connection strategy for controlling when one or more groups of the electric propulsion motors are connected to the power-transfer system in series. | 04-30-2009 |