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Andrew Arthur Hill, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20080226645 | Methods and compositions for assessment and treatment of asthma - The present invention provides methods and compositions for the assessment and treatment of asthma and other inflammatory diseases, particularly those mediated by interleukin-13 (IL-13). The present invention also provides arrays comprising markers for asthma as well as IL-13 responsiveness. The markers of the present invention can be used in methods to diagnose a patient as having asthma or an IL-13-mediated condition, to evaluate the effectiveness of potential therapeutic agents, to identify or evaluate agents capable of modulating marker expression levels, and to select a treatment for a patient suffering from asthma or an IL-13-mediated condition. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20090325176 | Gene Expression Profiles Associated with Asthma Exacerbation Attacks - The present invention provides methods for the assessment, diagnosis, or prognosis of asthma exacerbation, by assessing the level of expression of asthma exacerbation gene products in a sample derived from a patient. The markers of the present invention can be used in methods to identify or evaluate agents capable of modulating marker expression levels in subjects with asthma. | 12-31-2009 |
Charles R. Hill, Belmont, MA US
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| 20090007113 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INITIATING THE EXECUTION OF A PROCESS - A method and computer program product for defining a plurality of tags, each of which is associated with a discrete process executable on activity content. At least one of the plurality of tags is associated with a piece of content within an activity, thus defining one or more associated tags. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090172026 | PERSONALIZED INFORMATION FILTER BASED ON SOCIAL TAGS - Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to content personalization and provide a method, system and computer program product for tag-based content personalization. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for tag based personalization of content can be provided. The method can include comparing tags for a user in a social bookmarking system to keywords for content received for the user. The method further can include filtering the content when the keywords do not compare favorably with the tags. In this way, the content preference of a user can be inferred irrespective of the environment in which the content is provided as the keywords of the content can be compared with tags associated with the interests of the recipient of the content. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100169270 | DYNAMIC PERSISTENT ACTIVITIES IN ACTIVITY-CENTRIC COMPUTING - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for managing dynamic and persistent activity objects in an activity in an activity-centric computing (ACC) system. In an embodiment of the invention, the system can include an ACC system executing in a host server coupled both to a data store of activities and external sources of dynamic content over a computer communications network. The ACC system can be configured to manage an activity structure for an activity in the data store of activities in that the activity structure can include a hierarchical arrangement of activity objects representing underlying static content. The system also can include a dynamic activity module coupled to the ACC system. The module can include program code enabled to insert into the activity structure a dynamic activity object subscribing to one of the external sources of dynamic content to render corresponding dynamic content received from the one of the external sources. | 07-01-2010 |
Cheryl Hill, North Andover, MA US
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| 20110045569 | ENZYMATIC CONVERSION OF BLOOD GROUP A, B, AND AB RED BLOOD CELLS USING ALPHA-N- ACETYLGALACTOSAMINIDASES AND ALPHA-GALACTOSIDASES WITH UNIQUE SUBSTRATE SPECIFICITIES AND KINETIC PROPERTIES - This invention relates to enzymatic removal of type A and B antigens from blood group A, B, and AB reactive cells in blood products, and thereby converting these to non-A and non-B reactive cells. The invention further relates to using unique α-N-acetylgalactosaminidases and α-galactosidases with superior kinetic properties for removing the immunodominant monosaccharides of the blood group A and B antigens and improved performance in enzymatic conversion of red blood cells. The preferred unique α-N-acetylgalactosaminidases and α-galactosidases exhibit the following characteristics: (i) exclusive, preferred or no less than 10% substrate specificity for the type A and B branched polysaccharide structures relative to measurable activity with simple mono- and disaccharide structures and aglycon derivatives hereof; (ii) optimal performance at neutral pH with blood group oligosaccharides and in enzymatic conversion of cells; and (iii) a favorable kinetic constant K | 02-24-2011 |
Colin Hill, Somerville, MA US
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| 20090204374 | Methods and systems for the identification of components of mammalian biochemical networks as targets for therapeutic agents - Systems and methods for modeling the interactions of the several genes, proteins and other components of a cell, employing mathematical techniques to represent the interrelationships between the cell components and the manipulation of the dynamics of the cell to determine which components of a cell may be targets for interaction with therapeutic agents. A first such method is based on a cell simulation approach in which a cellular biochemical network intrinsic to a phenotype of the cell is simulated by specifying its components and their interrelationships. The various interrelationships are represented with one or more mathematical equations which are solved to simulate a first state of the cell. The simulated network is then perturbed by deleting one or more components, changing the concentration of one or more components, or modifying one or more mathematical equations representing the interrelationships between one or more of the components. The equations representing the perturbed network are solved to simulate a second state of the cell which is compared to the first state to identify the effect of the perturbation on the state of the network, thereby identifying one or more components as targets. A second method for identifying components of a cell as targets for interaction with therapeutic agents is based upon an analytical approach, in which a stable phenotype of a cell is specified and correlated to the state of the cell and the role of that cellular state to its operation. A cellular biochemical network believed to be intrinsic to that phenotype is then specified by identifying its components and their interrelationships and representing those interrelationships in one or more mathematical equations. The network is then perturbed and the equations representing the perturbed network are solved to determine whether the perturbation is likely to cause the transition of the cell from one phenotype to another, thereby identifying one or more components as targets. | 08-13-2009 |
Colin C. Hill, Somerville, MA US
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| 20080208784 | Systems and methods for modeling and analyzing networks - The systems and methods described herein utilize a probabilistic modeling framework for reverse engineering an ensemble of causal models, from data and then forward simulating the ensemble of models to analyze and predict the behavior of the network. In certain embodiments, the systems and methods described herein include data-driven techniques for developing causal models for biological networks. Causal network models include computational representations of the causal relationships between independent variables such as a compound of interest and dependent variables such as measured DNA alterations, changes in mRNA, protein, and metabolites to phenotypic readouts of efficacy and toxicity. | 08-28-2008 |
David E. Hill, Arlington, MA US
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| 20080305490 | AMPLIFICATION OF HUMAN MDM2 GENE IN HUMAN TUMORS - A human gene has been discovered which is genetically altered in human tumor cells. The genetic alteration is gene amplification and leads to a corresponding increase in gene products. Detecting that the gene, designated hMDM2, has become amplified or detecting increased expression of gene products is diagnostic of tumorigenesis. Human MD2 protein binds to human p53 and allows the cell to escape from p53-regulated growth. | 12-11-2008 |
David Gordon Hill, Arlington, MA US
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| 20110227754 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DATA AGGREGATION AND REPORTING - The present application is generally directed to mediums, methods, and systems for providing a data aggregator and reporting engine for utilities data. Exemplary embodiments provide procedures for aggregating and reporting data. According to exemplary embodiments, a base configuration for a data aggregator is provided. A variety of characteristics and functionality are built into the base configuration of the aggregator. Each characteristic may include a plurality of built-in options. By selecting one or more relevant options for each characteristic, a utility provider can build an aggregator that applies a custom profile to aggregate and report utilities data. The options may be selected prior to run-time, or may be selected at run-time. A dynamic reporting framework is also provided. The dynamic reporting framework allows for data aggregations to be calculated during the aggregation process without requiring that either the aggregator or the reporting framework be rebuilt or redesigned. | 09-22-2011 |
David P. Hill, Medfield, MA US
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| 20110275981 | ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR DELIVERING A THERAPEUTIC AGENT INTO OCULAR TISSUE - A contact electrode assembly for delivering at least one therapeutic agent into ocular tissue of a subject includes a flexible dielectric layer, a first electrode portion, and a second electrode portion. The flexible dielectric includes oppositely disposed first and second surfaces. The first electrode portion is disposed on the first surface of the dielectric layer. The second electrode portion is disposed on a portion of the second surface of the dielectric layer. The second electrode portion includes an interdigitated electrode having a first comb-shaped portion defining a first plurality of fingers and a second comb-shaped portion defining a second plurality of fingers. Each of the first electrode portion, the first comb-shaped portion, and the second comb-shaped portion is electrically connectable to a signal source. | 11-10-2011 |
Gordon Hill, Arlington, MA US
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| 20080216901 | Pressure control for vacuum processing system - A pressure control system includes a digital communication network between a pressure sensor and a pressure controller. The digital communication network is configured to communicate signals between the pressure sensor and the pressure controller. The pressure sensor is configured to measure pressure within a vacuum chamber in a processing tool. The pressure controller is responsive to pressure measurements made by the pressure sensor and communicated to the pressure controller through the digital communication network, to control the pressure within the vacuum chamber so as to maintain the pressure in the vacuum chamber at a pressure set point received from the tool. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090137192 | MULTI-ZONE PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM - A pressure control system that controls the pressure of a fluid in a plurality of zones includes a distribution manifold, at least one main manifold connected to the distribution manifold, and at least one disposable manifold connected to the distribution manifold and the main manifold. The disposable manifold is adapted to be replaced independent of the distribution manifold and the main manifold, and is connected to each zone and to at least one vacuum source. The distribution manifold distributes the fluid to the plurality of zones, so as to cause flow of the fluid into and out of a measurement chamber located within each zone. The main manifold includes, for each zone, a pressure sensor configured to measure pressure in the measurement chamber in that zone, and a control valve configured to regulate the flow of the fluid through that zone. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090314074 | Preventive Maintenance Diagnostics for Valve Systems - A valve system includes a valve and a controller that controls the valve. The valve includes a valve body, and a motor configured to deliver a torque to the valve body to cause the valve body to move between an open position and a closed position. The controller is configured to drive the motor by applying a current to the motor. The controller is configured to measure the torque delivered by the motor to the valve body, compare the calculated torque with a threshold value, and diagnose a need by the valve system for preventive maintenance when the calculated torque is substantially equal to the threshold value. The threshold value represents substantially the maximum amount of torque available from the stepper motor. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20110181191 | Laser-Driven Light Source - An apparatus for producing light includes a chamber and an ignition source that ionizes a gas within the chamber. The apparatus also includes at least one laser that provides energy to the ionized gas within the chamber to produce a high brightness light. The laser can provide a substantially continuous amount of energy to the ionized gas to generate a substantially continuous high brightness light. | 07-28-2011 |
Jeffrey Hill, Westford, MA US
Jennifer J. Hill, Somerville, MA US
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| 20100021462 | GASP1: A FOLLISTATIN DOMAIN CONTAINING PROTEIN - The present invention relates to the use of a protein, GASP1, comprising at least one follistatin domain to modulate the level or activity of growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8). More particularly, the invention relates to the use of GASP1 for treating disorders that are related to modulation of the level or activity of GDF-8. The invention is useful for treating muscular diseases and disorders, particularly those in which an increase in muscle tissue would be therapeutically beneficial. The invention is also useful for treating diseases and disorders related to metabolism, adipose tissue, and bone degeneration. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100047259 | FOLLISTATIN DOMAIN CONTAINING PROTEINS - The present invention relates to the use of proteins comprising at least one follistatin domain to modulate the level or activity of growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8). More particularly, the invention relates to the use of proteins comprising at least one follistatin domain, excluding follistatin itself, for treating disorders that are related to modulation of the level or activity of GDF-8. The invention is useful for treating muscular diseases and disorders, particularly those in which an increase in muscle tissue would be therapeutically beneficial. The invention is also useful for treating diseases and disorders related to metabolism, adipose tissue, and bone degeneration. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20110020372 | FOLLISTATIN DOMAIN CONTAINING PROTEINS - The present invention relates to the use of proteins comprising at least one follistatin domain to modulate the level or activity of growth and differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8). More particularly, the invention relates to the use of proteins comprising at least one follistatin domain, excluding follistatin itself, for treating disorders that are related to modulation of the level or activity of GDF-8. The invention is useful for treating muscular diseases and disorders, particularly those in which an increase in muscle tissue would be therapeutically beneficial. The invention is also useful for treating diseases and disorders related to metabolism, adipose tissue, and bone degeneration. | 01-27-2011 |
John Charles Hill, Georgetown, MA US
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| 20090245467 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FAST SWITCHING FOR SPECTRAL IMAGING - A system includes a generator configured to output at least one voltage level and an x-ray source configured to generate x-rays directed toward an object. The system includes a module coupled to the output of the generator and to an input of the x-ray source and configured to switch or assist in switching an output to the x-ray source between a first voltage level and a second voltage level. | 10-01-2009 |
John Leslie Paul Hill, West Springfield, MA US
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| 20110221626 | HOUSING FOR AIRCRAFT MOUNTED COMPONENTS - A traffic collision avoidance system device is provided. The device includes a radome having an antenna contained therein. A chassis is bonded to the radome by a layer of bonding material about the chassis periphery. A housing is provided having a substantially flat bottom portion and a wall extended about a periphery to define a interior portion. A second bonding layer disposed between the housing and the radome within the interior portion to form a seal. | 09-15-2011 |
Kristopher K. Hill, Ipswich, MA US
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| 20110053122 | NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for analyzing food and liquid consumed by a human subject based on factors such as, but not limited to, age, gender, physical activity level, height and weight to obtain the sum of food's nutritive values and comparing that data to optimal levels, generating a report based on the comparison and allowing the subject to generate reports based on modified, proposed nutrient intakes, the reports showing possible outcomes resulting from altering the diet for the better. | 03-03-2011 |
Lawrence W. Hill, Eastham, MA US
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| 20090149202 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF POSITION - A system and method of determining and reporting on the position of a wireless device relative to a group of other wireless devices dispersed within a specified geographic area. The system includes at least one Query Unit, three or more Responding Units disposed at determinable locations within the specified geographic area, and one or more Mobile Units, which may correspond to additional Responding Units or units that function only as receivers. The Query Unit sequentially queries the Responding Units, and, responsive to the respective query messages, the Responding Units transmit corresponding response messages. One or more of the Mobile Units receive the query and response messages, and generate, for each query-response message pair, a set of time-difference-of-arrival (TDOA) measurements, which are used by the Mobile Units to determine their positions relative to the Responding Units. The Mobile Units record the times-of-arrival (TOAs) of the query message and the response messages at their respective receivers, and calculate the TDOAs based on the recorded TOAs. The TDOAs are then analyzed to determine the time differences due to the differences in lengths of the respective message propagation paths. The position of each Mobile Unit can then be computed using computation techniques typically employed in Long Range Navigation (LORAN) receivers, or any other suitable computation technique. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20100188265 | Network Providing Vehicles with Improved Traffic Status Information - A vehicle communication network provides information about traffic conditions in a local area on a near real time basis. An RF transceiver in a vehicle communicates with other transceivers in other vehicles to relay traffic condition related information. The traffic information can be provided to local vehicles equipped with transceivers, or roadside devices that participate in the communication network. The traffic information is derived from data that may include time, position, velocity, acceleration or other information related to traffic flow. The data can be derived from a GPS, accelerometer or other devices that are typically prevalent in automobiles, whether as standalone units or integrated into the automobile. The transceivers can implement an emergency messaging construct to permit rapid dissemination of traffic information that may be derived from collisions, slowdowns, congestion or other traffic conditions that may prompt drivers to slowdown or otherwise increase vehicle spacing. The vehicle network can be implemented using add-on equipment in conjunction with PNDs or smart cellular telephones, or as a standalone device that is optionally integrated into a PND or vehicle. | 07-29-2010 |
Lawrence W. Hill, North Eastham, MA US
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| 20090167513 | Integrated Vehicular Positioning and Communications System - A wireless vehicular positioning and communications system that combines inter-vehicular ranging and a self-organizing TDMA MAC protocol to both achieve more accurate positioning than is possible with GPS positioning and provide a deterministic channel for inter-vehicle communication. The band used for the system is divided into time slots, with each vehicle being able to obtain a time slot autonomously. Within a time slot, there is a ranging signal which occupies the full bandwidth; following the ranging signal, the band is divided into sub-bands. Some of the sub-bands are used to send packets according to the TDMA MAC protocol, and thus provide the deterministic channel; others are used for a non-deterministic channel which may be used for packets following the Internet Protocols. The system also uses mesh networking to permit vehicles to obtain advance warning of abnormal conditions in other vehicles. | 07-02-2009 |
Pamela Hill, Waltham, MA US
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| 20080312255 | PIPERDINE COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF-911 - Compounds of formula (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are described. Processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, their use as medicaments and their use in the treatment of bacterial infections are also described. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20100173909 | PIPERIDINE COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF - 596 - Compounds of formula (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are described. Processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, their use as medicaments and their use in the treatment of bacterial infections are also described. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100179150 | ANTIBACTERIAL PIPERDINE DERIVATIVES - Compounds of formula (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are described. Processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, their use as medicaments and their use in the treatment of bacterial infections are also described. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100190745 | HETEROCYCLIC UREA DERIVATIVES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Compounds of formula (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are described. Processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, their use as medicaments and their use in the treatment of bacterial infections are also described. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100261719 | CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS - In one aspect, the present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) and to pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein: n is 1 to 4; and R | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100286181 | PYRROLE DERIVATIVES WITH ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY - Compounds of formula (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts are described. Processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them, their use as medicaments and their use in the treatment of bacterial infections are also described. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110178064 | SPIRO CONDENSED BARBITURIC ACID DERIVATIVES FOR USE AS ANTIBACTERIAL - In one aspect, the present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I): to pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to methods of using them to treat bacterial infections, and to method for their preparation. | 07-21-2011 |
Randal Hill, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20100317249 | Article Comprising Fibers And A Method Of Forming The Same - An article is provided that comprises fibers, as is a method of forming the article. The fibers comprise an organopolysiloxane component selected from (i) an organopolysiloxane having the formula (R3SiOi/2)w(R2Siθ2/2)x(RSiθ3/2)y(Siθ4/2)z (I), wherein each R is selected from the group of an inorganic group, an organic group, and combinations thereof, w is from 0 to 0.95, x is from 0 to 0.95, y is from 0 to 1, z is from 0 to 0.9, and w+x+y+z=1, and (ii) a cured product of said organopolysiloxane having the formula (I), and combinations of (i) and (ii), provided that the fibers are free from organic polymers, organic copolymers, and organosiloxane-organic copolymers. The method of forming the article includes the step of forming fibers from a composition. The composition used to form the fibers comprises the organopolysiloxane having the formula (I), provided that the composition is free from organic polymers, all-organic copolymers, and organosiloxane-organic copolymers. The article exhibits excellent hydrophobicity and maximized fire resistance. | 12-16-2010 |
Randall M. Hill, Ayer, MA US
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| 20120008188 | MULTI-COLOR ELECTRO-OPTIC DISPLAYS - An electro-optic display comprising at least two separate layers of electro-optic material, with one of these layers being capable of displaying at least one optical state which cannot be displayed by the other layer. The display is driven by a single set of electrodes between which both layers are sandwiched, the two layers being controllable at least partially independently of one another. Another form of the invention uses three different types of particles within a single electrophoretic layer, with the three types of particles being arranged to shutter independently of one another. | 01-12-2012 |
Randall M. Hill, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20100130082 | Highly Reactive Multilayer Assembled Coating of Metal Oxides on Organic and Inorganic Substrates - One aspect of the invention relates to a method of preparing metal oxide coated substrates for various potential applications, and the coated substrate formed thereby. | 05-27-2010 |
Randal M. Hill, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20110165811 | Article Formed From Electrospinning A Dispersion - An article of fibers includes a cured compound. The fibers are formed from electrospinning a dispersion. The dispersion includes a liquid and a condensation curable compound. A content of the liquid in the dispersion is reduced such that the condensation curable compound cures. The article is formed from a method of manufacturing which includes the step of forming the dispersion. The method also includes the step of electro spinning the dispersion to reduce the content of the liquid such that the condensation curable compound cures. | 07-07-2011 |
Raymond Hill, Rowley, MA US
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| 20090114840 | Ion sources, systems and methods - Ion sources, systems and methods are disclosed. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090289196 | Deflection Signal Compensation for Charged Particle Beam - Charged particles that are in transit through a deflection system when the beam is repositioned do not received the correct deflection force and are misdirected. By independently applying signals to the multiple stages of a deflection system, the number of misdirected particles during a pixel change is reduced. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20100025578 | Dual Beam System - A dual beam system includes an ion beam system and a scanning electron microscope with a magnetic objective lens. The ion beam system is adapted to operate optimally in the presence of the magnetic field from the SEM objective lens, so that the objective lens is not turned off during operation of the ion beam. An optional secondary particle detector and an optional charge neutralization flood gun are adapted to operate in the presence of the magnetic field. The magnetic objective lens is designed to have a constant heat signature, regardless of the strength of magnetic field being produced, so that the system does not need time to stabilize when the magnetic field is changed. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20110127428 | ELECTRON DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods to detect electrons from one or more samples are disclosed. In some embodiments, the systems and methods involve one or more magnetic field sources, for deflecting secondary electrons emitted from the surface of the samples. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110180722 | ALIGNING CHARGED PARTICLE BEAMS - Disclosed are systems ( | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110309263 | Dual Beam System - A dual beam system includes an ion beam system and a scanning electron microscope with a magnetic objective lens. The ion beam system is adapted to operate optimally in the presence of the magnetic field from the SEM objective lens, so that the objective lens is not turned off during operation of the ion beam. An optional secondary particle detector and an optional charge neutralization flood gun are adapted to operate in the presence of the magnetic field. The magnetic objective lens is designed to have a constant heat signature, regardless of the strength of magnetic field being produced, so that the system does not need time to stabilize when the magnetic field is changed. | 12-22-2011 |
Richard F. Hill, Easthampton, MA US
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| 20110001404 | APPARATUS INCLUDING LOCKING MEANS AND ENCLOSURE WITH LOCKING MEANS - An apparatus includes a swivel having a first flange with a first pivot on one side of a swivel pivot, and a second flange with a second pivot on an opposite side of the swivel pivot, and first, second, third and fourth rods. The first and second rods are each pivotally attached at a respective first end to the first pivot and extend outwardly therefrom. The third and fourth rods are each pivotally attached at a respective first end to the second pivot and extend outwardly therefrom. The first and third rods are respectively pivotable about the first and second pivots in a first plane, and the second and fourth rods are respectively pivotable about the first and second pivots in a second plane, wherein the first plane is parallel to the second plane. | 01-06-2011 |
Robert Hill, Bolton, MA US
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| 20090007470 | Identification Tag and Releasable Attachment Clip - An identification tag that is adapted to be attached to a collar ring. The tag has a molded tag body that defines a pair of recesses, and a pliable clip having spaced arms that are adapted to be releasably received into the tag body recesses, the clip further adapted to be coupled to the collar ring, to releasably couple the tag body to the collar ring. | 01-08-2009 |
Robert P. Hill, Milford, MA US
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| 20110120363 | APPARATUS FOR COUPLING A PUSHBOAT TO A BARGE - Apparatus for coupling a pushboat to a barge having a notch in its stern for receiving the bow of pushboat. The pushboat has three coupler units, two on the opposite sides and one at the bow end, each of which h an extensible and retractable connecting pin. The side connecting pin has hemi-spherical part at its outer end part which comes into tight contact with the similar hemi-spherical part of the holes in side socket on the side wall of the notch when it is extended out and inserted into the hole for connection. The bow connecting pin has wedge-shaped end which engages with the teeth of the center rack located in the barge's centerline at the deepest point of the notch when it is extended out for connection. The motions of connecting pins are remotely controlled from a control panel located in the navigation bridge. | 05-26-2011 |
Samuel L. Hill, Somerville, MA US
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| 20080266468 | OPTICALLY ENHANCED IMAGE SEQUENCES - Enhanced image sequences are provided by a high resolution imaging system (HRIS) for generating an enhanced image, where the system includes a device for outputting an image sequence including a plurality of K source images, each source image including a plurality of pixels; and a projector for projecting, within a period of integration, each of the source images to an optical filter, the filter adapted for providing pixels of each source image as sub-pixels of pixels in the enhanced image. The enhanced images may be two-dimensional or three-dimensional. A method and computer program product are provided for generating enhanced images, as well as techniques for fabrication of the HRIS. | 10-30-2008 |
Stanley Hill, Holden, MA US
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| 20090276385 | Artificial-Neural-Networks Training Artificial-Neural-Networks - A method of training an artificial-neural-network includes applying a training algorithm to a first artificial-neural-network using a first training set to generate a sequence of weight values associated with a connection in the first artificial-neural-network. The method also includes training a second artificial-neural-network to generate a weight value, where the training utilizes a second training set. The second training set includes the generated sequence of weight values associated with the connection in the first artificial-neural-network. A system includes a first artificial-neural-network including a plurality of connections, where each connection is associated with a weight value. The system also includes a second artificial-neural-network including a plurality of outputs, where each output generates the weight value associated with one connection of the plurality of connections in the first artificial-neural-network during a training of the first artificial-neural-network. | 11-05-2009 |