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Alois Gutmann, Heverlee BE
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20100112729 | CONTACT PATTERNING METHOD WITH TRANSITION ETCH FEEDBACK - A method for forming a contact hole in a semiconductor device and related computer-readable storage medium are provided, the method and program steps of the medium including measuring a percentage of oxygen in an etching chamber, and controlling the percentage of oxygen in the etching chamber to enlarge a temporary inner diameter near a top of the contact hole. | 05-06-2010 |
20110183443 | CONTACT PATTERNING METHOD WITH TRANSITION ETCH FEEDBACK - A method for forming a contact hole in a semiconductor device and related computer-readable storage medium are provided, the method and program steps of the medium including measuring a percentage of oxygen in an etching chamber, and controlling the percentage of oxygen in the etching chamber to enlarge a temporary inner diameter near a top of the contact hole. | 07-28-2011 |
Benjamin Gutmann, Gumpoldskirchen AT
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20150317871 | GAME DEVICE - Gaming device with a firing mechanism for shooting a game coin into a coin track, comprising a preferably arc-shaped deflection track and leading to a target device, wherein the deflection track is bordered by a recess in a housing front panel and the target device is arranged in the area of said recess, characterised in that the housing front panel is at least sectionally transparent in design, wherein behind the housing front panel, a visualisation device is arranged such that at least a portion of the visualisation device is visible through the housing front panel and/or through the recess. | 11-05-2015 |
Christian Gutmann, Zuzwil CH
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20090035430 | Production Of Articles With Varying Content Of Additives - The invention relates to a method and a device for continuous production of a number of articles including at least two different types of articles from a pasty mass. The mass is introduced into a processor unit ( | 02-05-2009 |
20120213897 | PRODUCTION OF ARTICLES WITH VARYING CONTENT OF ADDITIVES - The invention relates to a method and device for continuous production of articles including at least two different types from a pasty mass. The mass is introduced into a processor unit by a supply unit, processed in the processor unit and transported further thereby, whereupon an adjunct is added by a metering unit to the mass transported through the processor unit. The mixing of the adjunct introduced to the mass is carried out by a mixing unit with mixing elements located downstream of the processor unit. The mass with provided adjunct is formed by a forming unit into individual articles downstream of the mixing unit. According to the invention, the metering of the adjunct is carried out in a sequence of metering conditions with at least two different metering conditions, wherein the metering unit, for a given metering condition, introduces the adjunct to the mass at a given metering rate. | 08-23-2012 |
David Gutmann, St. Louis, MO US
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20090208953 | NEUROFIBROMIN PATHWAY MODULATORS - The present invention encompasses methods for treating neurofibromatosis and methods for screening for modulators of the neurofibromin pathway. | 08-20-2009 |
Eric Gutmann, Boca Raton, FL US
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20130229104 | Lighting Apparatus with Light-Emitting Diode Chips and Remote Phosphor layer - A lighting apparatus with light-emitting diode chips and a remote phosphor layer includes a plurality of LED chips, a cover, a heat sink, a first end cap, a second end cap, at least one PCB, and a LED driver. The plurality of LED chips is positioned on the at least one PCB and electronically connected with the LED driver. The LED driver is electrically connected with male contacts which traverse through the first end cap and the second end cap. The at least one PCB is enclosed with the cover, the heat sink, the first end cap, and the second end cap. The blue light and ultraviolet light from the plurality of LED chips coverts into white or yellow light from a phosphor layer of the cover, where the phosphor layer is remotely positioned from the plurality of LED chips. | 09-05-2013 |
Erik Gutmann, Minneapolis, MN US
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20090297466 | Continuous Moisturization Compositions - An aqueous hair moisturizing composition is provided. The composition includes a cationic component, an oil containing about 70 percent or greater unsaturated fatty acids with chain length of C | 12-03-2009 |
20110236327 | Continuous Moisturization Compositions - An aqueous hair moisturizing composition is provided. The composition includes a cationic component, an oil containing about 70 percent or greater unsaturated fatty acids with chain length of C | 09-29-2011 |
Erik Edward Gutmann, Minneapolis, MN US
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20140086893 | Regimen For Reducing The Appearance Of Thinning Hair - A method for reducing the appearance of thinning hair comprising the successive steps of: a) treating hair with an exfoliating shampoo composition comprising at least one chemical exfoliant; b) treating hair with a conditioner comprising at least one natural conditioning polymer and at least one natural stimulant; c) treating hair with a scalp serum comprising at least one natural extract, and salicylic acid. | 03-27-2014 |
James L. Gutmann, Dallas, TX US
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20110104644 | Methods of treatment of the dental pulp and filling root canals using water-based material - Improved compositions comprising a mixture of particulate materials with water-based liquids containing water-soluble polymers and surfactants are provided. Examples of particulate powders include mixtures of calcium silicate, calcium aluminate, calcium sulfate, and hydroxyapatite. Examples of water-soluble polymers include polyvinyl alcohols, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetates, polyacrylic acid, and polymethacrylic acid. Surfactants such as sodium dodecyl sulfate are added to the composition to interact with the polymeric materials. The compositions are particularly suitable for sealing and obturating dental root canals and root apices. The composition provides a stable barrier to bacterial and fluid leakage in the root canal system of a tooth. In addition, the compositions help promote the growth of new bone and tissue surrounding the root-tip area or dentin tissue that covers an injured or amputated pulp. | 05-05-2011 |
20140121280 | METHODS OF TREATMENT OF THE DENTAL PULP AND FILLING ROOT CANALS USING WATER-BASED MATERIAL - A dental composition comprising: a) about 1 to about 80% by weight of particulate material including: (i) calcium silicate, calcium aluminate, tetracalcium aluminoferrite, calcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, silica, alumina, calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide, or mixtures thereof; and b) about 1 to about 50% by weight liquid carrier including: (i) water-soluble polymer, (ii) surfactant, the surfactant is selected from the group consisting of alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates, and sarcosinates, and mixtures thereof; and (iii) water; wherein the particulate and liquid carrier being mixed together to form a hydrate gel material that can harden. | 05-01-2014 |
Jens-Steffen Gutmann, Pasadena, CA US
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20130138246 | MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES FOR SLAM IN LARGE ENVIRONMENTS - Vector Field SLAM is a method for localizing a mobile robot in an unknown environment from continuous signals such as WiFi or active beacons. Disclosed is a technique for localizing a robot in relatively large and/or disparate areas. This is achieved by using and managing more signal sources for covering the larger area. One feature analyzes the complexity of Vector Field SLAM with respect to area size and number of signals and then describe an approximation that decouples the localization map in order to keep memory and run-time requirements low. A tracking method for re-localizing the robot in the areas already mapped is also disclosed. This allows to resume the robot after is has been paused or kidnapped, such as picked up and moved by a user. Embodiments of the invention can comprise commercial low-cost products including robots for the autonomous cleaning of floors. | 05-30-2013 |
20130138247 | RE-LOCALIZATION OF A ROBOT FOR SLAM - Vector Field SLAM is a method for localizing a mobile robot in an unknown environment from continuous signals such as WiFi or active beacons. Disclosed is a technique for localizing a robot in relatively large and/or disparate areas. This is achieved by using and managing more signal sources for covering the larger area. One feature analyzes the complexity of Vector Field SLAM with respect to area size and number of signals and then describe an approximation that decouples the localization map in order to keep memory and run-time requirements low. A tracking method for re-localizing the robot in the areas already mapped is also disclosed. This allows to resume the robot after is has been paused or kidnapped, such as picked up and moved by a user. Embodiments of the invention can comprise commercial low-cost products including robots for the autonomous cleaning of floors. | 05-30-2013 |
20140031980 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXTENDING SLAM TO MULTIPLE REGIONS - Vector Field SLAM is a method for localizing a mobile robot in an unknown environment from continuous signals such as WiFi or active beacons. Disclosed is a technique for localizing a robot in relatively large and/or disparate areas. This is achieved by using and managing more signal sources for covering the larger area. One feature analyzes the complexity of Vector Field SLAM with respect to area size and number of signals and then describe an approximation that decouples the localization map in order to keep memory and run-time requirements low. A tracking method for re-localizing the robot in the areas already mapped is also disclosed. This allows to resume the robot after is has been paused or kidnapped, such as picked up and moved by a user. Embodiments of the invention can comprise commercial low-cost products including robots for the autonomous cleaning of floors. | 01-30-2014 |
Jens-Steffen Ralf Gutmann, Cupertino, CA US
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20160035223 | Traffic Signal Response for Autonomous Vehicles - Aspects of the disclosure relate to determining whether a vehicle should continue through an intersection. For example, the one or more of the vehicle's computers may identify a time when the traffic signal light will turn from yellow to red. The one or more computers may also estimate a location of a vehicle at the time when the traffic signal light will turn from yellow to red. A starting point of the intersection may be identified. Based on whether the estimated location of the vehicle is at least a threshold distance past the starting point at the time when the traffic signal light will turn from yellow to red, the computers can determine whether the vehicle should continue through the intersection. | 02-04-2016 |
Laurent Gutmann, Paris FR
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20090311714 | Methods for the Screening of Antibacterial Substances - The present invention concerns a method for the screening of antibacterial substances comprising a step of determining the ability of a candidate substance to inhibit the activity of a purified enzyme selected from the group consisting of: (i) a D-aspartate ligase comprising a polypeptide having an amino acid sequence possessing at least 50% amino acid identity with an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID No 1 to SEQ ID No 10, or a biologically active fragment thereof; and (ii) a L,D-transpeptidase comprising a polypeptide having an amino acid sequence possessing at least 50% amino acid identity with the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID No 11, or a biologically active fragment thereof. | 12-17-2009 |
20100022504 | METHODS FOR TREATING LATENT TUBERCULOSIS - A method for treating individuals affected with latent tuberculosis comprising a step of administering an effective amount of one or more carbapenem compounds to the said individuals. | 01-28-2010 |
20150094229 | METHODS FOR THE SCREENING OF ANTIBACTERIAL SUBSTANCES - The present invention concerns a method for the screening of antibacterial substances comprising a step of determining the ability of a candidate substance to inhibit the activity of a purified enzyme selected from the group consisting of: (i) a D-aspartate ligase comprising a polypeptide having an amino acid sequence possessing at least 50% amino acid identity with an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID No 1 to SEQ ID No 10, or a biologically active fragment thereof; and (ii) a L,D-transpeptidase comprising a polypeptide having an amino acid sequence possessing at least 50% amino acid identity with the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID No 11, or a biologically active fragment thereof. | 04-02-2015 |
Mathieu Gutmann, Vaugrigneuse FR
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20110104162 | Compounds which can be used for the Treatment of Cancers - The present invention relates to a compound of general formula (I): and also to the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to the isomers or isomer mixtures thereof in all proportions, in particular to an enantiomer mixture, and especially to a racemic mixture. The present invention also relates to the use of these compounds as a medicament, and in particular for the treatment of cancer, and also to the compositions containing them. | 05-05-2011 |
20140356360 | PIPERAZINYL DERIVATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCER - The present invention relates to piperazinyl derivatives of formula (I) and the use thereof as a drug, particularly for the treatment of cancer, the pharmaceutical compositions containing said derivatives, and the method for synthesising same. | 12-04-2014 |
Mathieu Gutmann, Lyon FR
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20090203685 | ANTI-PROLIFERATIVE COMPOUNDS FROM A 3-ARYL-COUMARINE OR 3-ARYL-QUINOLIN-2-ONE AND USES THEREOF - The present invention is directed to molecules deriving from a 3-aryl-coumarine or 3-aryl-quinolin-2-one and having potent anti-proliferative and/or cytotoxic activity, especially against tumoral cells. The present invention also concerns the uses of these molecules in therapeutic application, for the treatment of different cancers. The invention also discloses the use of said compound for the manufacture of a medicament for treating cancer. The invention also concerns a process for inhibiting cell proliferation comprising contacting said cells with a compound of the invention. | 08-13-2009 |
Michael Gutmann, Duvall, WA US
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20120176473 | DYNAMIC ADJUSTMENT OF PREDETERMINED THREE-DIMENSIONAL VIDEO SETTINGS BASED ON SCENE CONTENT - Predetermined three-dimensional video parameter settings may be dynamically adjusted based on scene content. One or more three-dimensional characteristics associated with a given scene may be determined. One or more scale factors may be determined from the three-dimensional characteristics. The predetermined three-dimensional video parameter settings can be adjusted by applying the scale factors to the predetermined three-dimensional video parameter settings. The scene may be displayed on a three-dimensional display using the resulting adjusted set of predetermined three-dimensional video parameters. | 07-12-2012 |
20150208055 | DYNAMIC ADJUSTMENT OF PREDETERMINED THREE-DIMENSIONAL VIDEO SETTINGS BASED ON SCENE CONTENT - Predetermined three-dimensional video parameter settings may be dynamically adjusted based on scene content. One or more three-dimensional characteristics associated with a given scene may be determined. One or more scale factors may be determined from the three-dimensional characteristics. The predetermined three-dimensional video parameter settings can be adjusted by applying the scale factors to the predetermined three-dimensional video parameter settings. The scene may be displayed on a three-dimensional display using the resulting adjusted set of predetermined three-dimensional video parameters. | 07-23-2015 |
Michael M. Gutmann, Duvall, WA US
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20140320592 | Virtual Video Camera - The subject disclosure is directed towards a technology in which a virtual camera composes a plurality of views obtained from one or more physical and/or synthetic cameras into a single video stream, such as for sending to a remote telepresence client. The virtual camera may appear to applications as a single, real camera, yet provide video composed from multiple views and/or sources. Transforms may be applied at the virtual camera using hardware acceleration to generate the views, which are then composed into a rendered view and output to a video pipeline as if provided by a single video source. | 10-30-2014 |
Oliver Gutmann, Thalwil CH
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20110189052 | System For The Analysis Of Liquid Samples - A system for the automated analysis of liquid samples having one or more processing units for reaction between the samples and one or more reagents to thereby obtain reaction products is disclosed. Disclosed also are a sample unit for supplying the samples to the one or more processing units; a reagent unit equipped with plural reagent vessels containing one or more reagents for mixing with the samples; a distribution unit for distributing fluids including the one or more reagents provided with plural distribution lines, at least some of which are connected to the reagent vessels and the one or more processing units; and at least one analytical unit for analyzing the samples based on the reaction products, in which the analytical unit may include at least one detector for detecting the reaction products. | 08-04-2011 |
20110189785 | PROCESSING UNITS AND METHODS FOR THE PROCESSING OF LIQUID SAMPLES - A microfluidic processing unit for the automated processing of liquid samples and method thereof are disclosed. In one embodiment, the unit comprises first and second main channels connected to a pump for generating a negative or positive pressure therein; a sample channel which supplies a liquid sample is connectable to a sample vessel containing the liquid sample, the sample channel communicates with the first main channel and is equipped with an on/off valve; one or more reagent channels for supplying one or more reagents, the reagent channels being connectable to reagent vessels containing reagents for reacting with the liquid samples, each of the reagent channels communicating with the first or second main channel and being equipped with an on/off valve; and a reaction chamber for reacting a sample and reagent, the reaction chamber being connected to the first and second main channels via at least one on/off valve. | 08-04-2011 |
20140360269 | ACCELERATION SENSITIVE INDICATOR - An acceleration sensitive indicator for indicating a centrifugation status of a biological sample, a sample container comprising the indicator, a centrifuge for centrifuging samples and an analytical system for analyzing centrifuged samples are disclosed. The indicator comprises at least one closed chamber, formed between two opposite surfaces, that comprises an indication zone that comprises at least two fluid transfer zones or at least one particle transfer zone. The at least one fluid transfer zone comprises a solid carrier phase and a fluid stabilized in the solid carrier phase or at least one non-stabilized non-Newtonian fluid having thixotropic and/or shear thinning properties. The at least one particle transfer zone comprises a particle stabilizing fluid comprising stabilized dispersed particles. The fluid or particles have a distribution with respect to the indication zone changeable upon application of a g-force above a threshold value, the change of distribution indicating the centrifugation status. | 12-11-2014 |
Paul M. Gutmann, Louisville, NC US
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20130062546 | BALL VALVE STEM RETAINING SYSTEM - A system includes a ball valve with a housing having a fluid passage, a ball disposed within the housing along the fluid passage, and a stem coupled to the ball. The stem is configured to move the ball between an open position and a closed position relative to the fluid passage. The stem is disposed in a first opening on a first side of the housing. The stem is removable from the first opening, through at least one opening in the ball, and out through a second opening on a second side of the housing. | 03-14-2013 |
Paul M. Gutmann, Lewisville, NC US
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20130233412 | Wafer Check Valve Assembly And Related Methods Of Use - Improved flow control assemblies for fluid systems (e.g., industrial and/or commercial systems) are provided. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for advantageous wafer check valve assemblies for fluid systems (e.g., piping systems or the like). The present disclosure provides for advantageous wafer check valve assemblies that include an angled sealing surface, which allows the disc member to seal even with the valve assembly in the horizontal position, and/or to seal without the aid of a spring. Improved, convenient, low-cost and/or effective systems and methods for utilizing improved wafer check valve assemblies in fluid systems (e.g., piping systems or the like) are provided. | 09-12-2013 |
20150034853 | Handle Insert For Valve - Exemplary embodiments are directed to valves, generally including a body assembly and handle assembly. The body assembly generally includes a body and a stem passing through the body. The handle assembly generally includes a handle body and an insert. The insert provides an interface between the stem and the handle body. The insert includes protrusions extending therefrom configured to distribute stress resulting from a moment load applied to the handle assembly through the handle body to reduce failure of the handle body. Methods of positioning a valve are also provided. | 02-05-2015 |
20150034854 | Butterfly Valve - Exemplary embodiments are directed to butterfly valves, generally including a body assembly and handle assembly. The body assembly generally includes a body, a disc rotationally disposed inside an opening of the body, a cog, and a stem passing through the disc and the body. The handle assembly generally includes a handle body and a force ring. The stem can be rotationally interlocked relative to the disc and the handle assembly. The cog and the force ring can engage to rotationally secure the disc relative to the body. The handle assembly can include a lever and a grip, the force ring, the lever and the grip being pivotally secured relative to each other. The body can include a male radial protrusion and the body assembly can include a liner with a female radial groove. Methods of assembling and positioning a butterfly valve are also provided. | 02-05-2015 |
Paul M. Gutmann, Katy, TX US
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20110049408 | BALL VALVE STEM RETAINING SYSTEM - A system, in certain embodiments, includes a ball valve including a body and a ball disposed within the body. The ball valve also includes a stem disposed within an opening in the ball. The stem is removable by passage through the opening into a bore of the ball. | 03-03-2011 |
Robert Gutmann, Puyallup, WA US
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20120192015 | DEAD RECKONING IN A GAMING ENVIRONMENT - Client position in a multi-client game is determined using dead reckoning. Clients send information to a server over a network. The server distributes this information to other clients. A client uses this information and dead reckoning to determine a character's position. The server may calculate the client's position using dead reckoning and send updates to clients when errors between actual and calculated positions exceed a threshold. Clients may calculate their position according to dead reckoning, and when an error between actual and calculated position exceeds a threshold, send updated information to other clients. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims. | 07-26-2012 |
20140248961 | DEAD RECKONING IN A GAMING ENVIRONMENT - Client position in a multi-client game is determined using dead reckoning. Clients send information to a server over a network. The server distributes this information to other clients. A client uses this information and dead reckoning to determine a character's position. The server may calculate the client's position using dead reckoning and send updates to clients when errors between actual and calculated positions exceed a threshold. Clients may calculate their position according to dead reckoning, and when an error between actual and calculated position exceeds a threshold, send updated information to other clients. This Abstract is provided for the sole purpose of complying with the Abstract requirement rules that allow a reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure contained herein. This Abstract is submitted with the explicit understanding that it will not be used to interpret or to limit the scope or the meaning of the claims. | 09-04-2014 |
Steffen Gutmann, Tokyo JP
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20130108108 | Information Processing Apparatus, Information Processing Method, and Computer Program | 05-02-2013 |
20140334679 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - An information processing apparatus that executes processing for creating an environmental map includes a camera that photographs an image, a self-position detecting unit that detects a position and a posture of the camera on the basis of the image, an image-recognition processing unit that detects an object from the image, a data constructing unit that is inputted with information concerning the position and the posture of the camera and information concerning the object and executes processing for creating or updating the environmental map, and a dictionary-data storing unit storing dictionary data in which object information is registered. The image-recognition processing unit executes processing for detecting an object from the image with reference to the dictionary data. The data constructing unit applies the three-dimensional shape data to the environmental map and executes object arrangement on the environmental map. | 11-13-2014 |
Steffen Gutmann, Cupertino, CA US
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20140100693 | ROBOT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING DOCKING STATION POSE INCLUDING MOBILE ROBOTS AND METHODS USING SAME - A mobile robot system is provided that includes a docking station having at least two pose-defining fiducial markers. The pose-defining fiducial markers have a predetermined spatial relationship with respect to one another and/or to a reference point on the docking station such that a docking path to the base station can be determined from one or more observations of the at least two pose-defining fiducial markers. A mobile robot in the system includes a pose sensor assembly. A controller is located on the chassis and is configured to analyze an output signal from the pose sensor assembly. The controller is configured to determine a docking station pose, to locate the docking station pose on a map of a surface traversed by the mobile robot and to path plan a docking trajectory. | 04-10-2014 |
Steffen Gutmann, Oak Park, CA US
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20150158174 | MOBILE ROBOT FOR CLEANING - A robotic cleaner includes a cleaning assembly for cleaning a surface and a main robot body. The main robot body houses a drive system to cause movement of the robotic cleaner and a microcontroller to control the movement of the robotic cleaner. The cleaning assembly is located in front of the drive system and a width of the cleaning assembly is greater than a width of the main robot body. A robotic cleaning system includes a main robot body and a plurality of cleaning assemblies for cleaning a surface. The main robot body houses a drive system to cause movement of the robotic cleaner and a microcontroller to control the movement of the robotic cleaner. The cleaning assembly is located in front of the drive system and each of the cleaning assemblies is detachable from the main robot body and each of the cleaning assemblies has a unique cleaning function. | 06-11-2015 |
Steffen Gutmann, Pasadena, CA US
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20110125323 | LOCALIZATION BY LEARNING OF WAVE-SIGNAL DISTRIBUTIONS - A robot having a signal sensor configured to measure a signal, a motion sensor configured to measure a relative change in pose, a local correlation component configured to correlate the signal with the position and/or orientation of the robot in a local region including the robot's current position, and a localization component configured to apply a filter to estimate the position and optionally the orientation of the robot based at least on a location reported by the motion sensor, a signal detected by the signal sensor, and the signal predicted by the local correlation component. The local correlation component and/or the localization component may take into account rotational variability of the signal sensor and other parameters related to time and pose dependent variability in how the signal and motion sensor perform. Each estimated pose may be used to formulate new or updated navigational or operational instructions for the robot. | 05-26-2011 |
20110202175 | Mobile robot for cleaning - A robotic cleaner includes a cleaning assembly for cleaning a surface and a main robot body. The main robot body houses a drive system to cause movement of the robotic cleaner and a microcontroller to control the movement of the robotic cleaner. The cleaning assembly is located in front of the drive system and a width of the cleaning assembly is greater than a width of the main robot body. A robotic cleaning system includes a main robot body and a plurality of cleaning assemblies for cleaning a surface. The main robot body houses a drive system to cause movement of the robotic cleaner and a microcontroller to control the movement of the robotic cleaner. The cleaning assembly is located in front of the drive system and each of the cleaning assemblies is detachable from the main robot body and each of the cleaning assemblies has a unique cleaning function. | 08-18-2011 |
20150197011 | Localization by Learning of Wave-Signal Distributions - A robot having a signal sensor configured to measure a signal, a motion sensor configured to measure a relative change in pose, a local correlation component configured to correlate the signal with the position and/or orientation of the robot in a local region including the robot's current position, and a localization component configured to apply a filter to estimate the position and optionally the orientation of the robot based at least on a location reported by the motion sensor, a signal detected by the signal sensor, and the signal predicted by the local correlation component. The local correlation component and/or the localization component may take into account rotational variability of the signal sensor and other parameters related to time and pose dependent variability in how the signal and motion sensor perform. Each estimated pose may be used to formulate new or updated navigational or operational instructions for the robot. | 07-16-2015 |
Werner Gutmann, Powhatan, VA US
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20080260863 | COMPOSITIONS FOR MUCOCILIARY CLEARANCE AND METHODS FOR ADMINISTERING SAME - Sterile, preservative-free premeasured hypertonic saline solutions may be administered to individuals afflicted with cystic fibrosis to increase mucolciliary clearance and to improve lung function. In particular, a 7% hypertonic saline solution may be administered at least 2 times a day, using a jet and/or vibrating-mesh nebulizer to an individual afflicted with cystic fibrosis. | 10-23-2008 |
20090123570 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR TREATING SORE THROAT - The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating sore throat by reducing inflammation and clearing oral-pharyngeal mucus associated with sore throat comprising hypertonic saline and menthol. | 05-14-2009 |
20100209540 | INHALATION FORMULATION FOR TREATING AND PROPHYLACTIC USE IN BACTERIA, MYCOBACTERIAL AND FUNGAL RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS - A composition for the treatment and prophylactic management of bacterial and fungal respiratory infections is provided. The composition may contain a combination of a quaternary ammonium compound and hypertonic saline to be administered to a patient in need thereof. | 08-19-2010 |
20140014094 | AEROSOLIZED THERAPY KIT - A comprehensive aerosol therapy for administration to a patient in need of treatment is provided. More particularly, the aerosol therapy kit provides a seamless conduit for a patient to receive in-office or hospital inhalation treatments and access to drugs and equipment for continuing home use. | 01-16-2014 |
20140296641 | COMPOSITIONS, FORMULATIONS AND METHODS OF BIO-BALANCING THE pH OF STERILE HYPOTONIC, ISOTONIC SALINE AND HYPERTONIC SALINE SOLUTIONS - Compositions, formulations and methods bio-balance the pH of sterile, sodium chloride inhalation and pulmonary irrigation solutions, such that the solutions are bio-similar to the homeostatic pH state of the Human Airway Surface Liquid (ASL) at about 7.4. These solutions are sterile, non-pyrogenic, additive and preservative free, and provided in sterile unit-of-use, blow-fill-seal vials. These solutions are intended for use in the induction of sputum production where sputum production is indicated, such as with Cystic Fibrosis patients and Bronchoalveolar lavage procedures. The solutions can be provided in concentrations from about 0.045% to about 10% sodium chloride in USP/Sterile water. The sodium chloride solutions are homogenous mixtures that include sterile water, sodium chloride, and sodium bicarbonate as a buffer. The solutions are provided in saline concentrations from 0.45% to 10%, for example, concentrations of 0.9%, 3%, 3.5%, 6%, and 7% with a pH of 7.4. | 10-02-2014 |