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Andrew Kenneth Hoffmann, Burnaby, CA US
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20140163439 | Musical vibration system localized proximate a target artery - The present invention relates to a new and improved wearable (or fastenable, or adhearable) vibration massage system directly localized, focused and engaged upon or overlying a selected target artery of a user. The vibration massage waves are advantageously derived from a “mentally stimulating”, or “cognitively meaningful” soundtrack, of preferably music, whereby a user can simultaneously listen to the soundtrack in real time, thereby providing a synchronized, harmonized tactile and auditory experience. The provided system is essentially MUSical vibration applied upon a target ARTtery—hence is hereinafter described as the “MUSART” therapy system. Various modes of application of the tactile vibratory stimulus, as well as modes for invasive delivery of acoustic stimulation directly in contact with a target artery, are presented. | 06-12-2014 |
Ceilidh Hoffmann, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20130185556 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURE COMMUNICATION - A system and methods for secure communication are disclosed. A network packet comprising encrypted network address comprising an unencrypted network address encrypted by a first GPS time and a first pseudo random number is received. The encrypted network address is decrypted using the first GPS time and the first pseudo random number to provide the unencrypted network address. The network packet is transmitted based on the unencrypted network address. | 07-18-2013 |
20130308525 | Ad-Hoc Radio Communications System - A wireless communications system comprising a wireless communications unit. The wireless communications unit comprises a communications device, a back-end router, a cryptographic module connected to the back-end router, and a front-end router connected to the cryptographic module and the communications device. The communications device is configured to exchange information over a single wireless communications channel. The front-end router is configured to perform at least one of sending a first data packet received at the front-end router from the communications device to the back-end router through the cryptographic module and sending a second data packet received at the front-end router from the back-end router through the cryptographic module to the communications device. | 11-21-2013 |
20140241308 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ALLOCATING RESOURCES IN A WIRELESS NETWORK - Methods and systems for allocating resources in a wireless network are described. In one implementation, a wireless network is utilized by at least a first radio and a second radio. The wireless network includes at least a first channel and a second channel. The first channel is partitioned into control slots and data slots and the second channel is partitioned into at least data slots. The method includes transmitting, using the first radio, in a first control slot of the first channel, a first control signal comprising information for data slot negotiation. The method additionally includes concurrently transmitting or receiving, using the first radio, at least one of a first data signal or a second control signal on the second channel. | 08-28-2014 |
20140269310 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE USING MULTIPLE MODEMS - A mobile communications device allows communication in an ad hoc wireless network. The mobile communications device transmits, on a first radio frequency (RF) channel of the wireless network, a first signal by at least a first radio of the wireless device, the first signal encoded using at least a first modem of the wireless device. The mobile communications device concurrently transmits or receives, on an RF second channel of the wireless network, a second signal by at least a second radio of the wireless device, the second signal encoded or decoded using at least a second modem of the wireless device. | 09-18-2014 |
20140362725 | DEVICE IDENTIFICATION VIA PEER EXCHANGE - In an ad hoc wireless network, nodes determine contextual locations based at least in part on measured ranges to a plurality of fixed nodes having predetermined locations. When the contextual locations contains at least one error, the contextual locations are updated based at least in part on measured ranges between pairs of nodes in the ad hoc wireless network. | 12-11-2014 |
Drew Hoffmann, Portola Valley, CA US
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20110230932 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INDEPENDENTLY STIMULATING HEMIDIAPHRAGMS - A device and method for treating a subject is provided where electrical stimulation may be separately provided to each hemidiaphragm to cause diaphragm contraction. Fatigue may be avoided among other possible benefits. Each hemidiaphragm may also be stimulated with different stimulation parameters. Stimulation may be smoothly transitioned between hemidiaphragms. Such stimulation may provide an increase in functional residual capacity or other therapeutic effects. | 09-22-2011 |
20120158091 | THERAPEUTIC DIAPHRAGM STIMULATION DEVICE AND METHOD - A device and method for treating a variety of conditions, disorders or diseases with diaphragm/phrenic nerve stimulation is provided. | 06-21-2012 |
20130197601 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INDEPENDENTLY STIMULATING HEMIDIAPHRAGMS - A device and method for treating a subject is provided where electrical stimulation may be separately provided to each hemidiaphragm to cause diaphragm contraction. Fatigue may be avoided among other possible benefits. Each hemidiaphragm may also be stimulated with different stimulation parameters. Stimulation may be smoothly transitioned between hemidiaphragms. Such stimulation may provide an increase in functional residual capacity or other therapeutic effects. | 08-01-2013 |
Drew A. Hoffmann, Portola Valley, CA US
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20100057056 | Methods and devices for improving the appearance of tissue - Cellulite is treated by severing septae, which interconnects the skin with the underlying muscle. The septae may be severed in connection with a liposuction procedure or independent of a liposuction procedure. | 03-04-2010 |
20100204718 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR JOINING NON-CONJOINED LUMENS - Disclosed are compositions, methods, and kits for joining together non-conjoined lumens in a patient's body including vascular lumens. More particularly, in various aspects, this invention provides compositions, methods, and kits for joining such non-conjoined lumens, including small lumens typically requiring microsurgical technique. | 08-12-2010 |
Erich Hoffmann, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20120288521 | MULTI PLASMID SYSTEM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF INFLUENZA VIRUS - Vectors and methods for the production of influenza viruses suitable as recombinant influenza vaccines in cell culture are provided. Bi-directional expression vectors for use in a multi-plasmid influenza virus expression system are provided. Additionally, the invention provides methods of producing influenza viruses with enhanced ability to replicate in embryonated chicken eggs and/or cells (e.g., Vero and/or MDCK) and further provides influenza viruses with enhanced replication characteristics. A method of producing a cold adapted (ca) influenza virus that replicates efficiently at, e.g., 25° C. (and immunogenic compositions comprising the same) is also provided. | 11-15-2012 |
Gabe Hoffmann, Palo Alto, CA US
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20110267982 | System And Method For Determining An Optimal Backbone For Robotic Relay Networks - A system and method for determining an optimal backbone for a robotic relay network are provided. A robotic relay network comprising a plurality of nodes including a base station node, one or more mobile relay nodes, and one or more user nodes is provided. A signal strength value for each pair-wise communication link between each of the nodes is identified. A weight function is applied to each communication link value to determine a communication link weight. An optimal backbone tree is determined from the communication link weights. | 11-03-2011 |
Gabriel Hoffmann, Palo Alto, CA US
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20120020533 | System And Method For Aligning Maps Using Polyline Matching - A system and method for aligning maps using polyline matching is provided. A global map and a local map are represented as polyline maps including a plurality of line segments. One or more approximate matches between the polyline maps are identified. One or more refined matches are determined from the approximate matches. The global map and the local map are aligned at the one or more refined matches. | 01-26-2012 |
20120195491 | System And Method For Real-Time Mapping Of An Indoor Environment Using Mobile Robots With Limited Sensing - A system and method for real-time mapping of an indoor environment using mobile robots with limited sensing are provided. Raw trajectory data comprising a plurality of trajectory points is received from wall-following. Trace segmentation is applied to the raw trajectory data to generate line segments. The line segments are rectified to one another. A map is generated from the rectified line segments. | 08-02-2012 |
Gabriel M. Hoffmann, Mountain View, CA US
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20130090823 | MODEL BASED METHOD TO ASSESS ROAD CURVATURE EFFECT ON TRAVEL TIME AND COMFORT FOR ROUTE PLANNING - Methods and systems for assessing the effect of road curvature on the travel time and the comfort level of a path determined by a ground based route planning system. The methods and systems identify a path and determine an allowable speed profile of the path, wherein the allowable speed profile satisfies a cross track acceleration constraint. Thereafter, the methods and systems determine an optimal speed profile of the path, wherein the optimal speed profile satisfies both an along track acceleration constraint and a speed constraint. Using the optimal speed profile, the road curvature of a path may be factored into a determination of the traversal time of the path. Additionally, using the optimal speed profile, the road curvature of a path may be used to derive a comfort level of the path. The optimal speed profile may be further used to provide driver assistance. | 04-11-2013 |
Gabriel M. Hoffmann, Palo Alto, CA US
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20110046877 | MODEL BASED METHOD TO ASSESS ROAD CURVATURE EFFECT ON TRAVEL TIME AND COMFORT FOR ROUTE PLANNING - Methods and systems for assessing the effect of road curvature on the travel time and the comfort level of a path determined by a ground based route planning system. The methods and systems identify a path and determine an allowable speed profile of the path, wherein the allowable speed profile satisfies a cross track acceleration constraint. Thereafter, the methods and systems determine an optimal speed profile of the path, wherein the optimal speed profile satisfies both an along track acceleration constraint and a speed constraint. Using the optimal speed profile, the road curvature of a path may be factored into a determination of the traversal time of the path. Additionally, using the optimal speed profile, the road curvature of a path may be used to derive a comfort level of the path and/or to provide driver assistance. | 02-24-2011 |
Gerard Von Hoffmann, Trabucco Canyon, CA US
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20120265186 | STEERABLE CURVABLE ABLATION CATHETER FOR VERTEBROPLASTY - Disclosed herein is a steerable, curvable catheter with one, two, or more ablation elements that can be used for various applications including vertebroplasty. The catheter can include an elongate, tubular body, having a proximal end, a distal end, and a central lumen extending therethrough; a deflectable zone on the distal end of the tubular body, deflectable through an angular range; a handle on the proximal end of the tubular body; and a deflection control on the handle; an energy delivery control on the handle; and one or more energy delivery elements on the distal end of the device for ablating tissue within bone. The energy delivery elements could be RF heating electrodes in a monopole or dipole arrangement although other energy delivery modalities are also contemplated. For example, the energy delivery elements include cryoprobes. Systems and methods involving the ablation catheter are also disclosed. | 10-18-2012 |
Heiko Hoffmann, Simi Valley, CA US
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20150287211 | METHOD FOR CLASSIFICATION AND SEGMENTATION AND FORMING 3D MODELS FROM IMAGES - A method of classification and segmentation of an image using modules on a computer system includes receiving a plurality of models having features suitable for classifying each pixel of the image into a respective one of a plurality of categories, using a classifier to provide a score for each pixel in the image for each category and using a segmenter to segment the image into image segments, wherein each image segment is a contiguous set of pixels having at least one common feature. For each image segment a set of average probabilities for each category is determined, and for each image segment, a most likely category to which the image segment belongs is determined by the maximum average probability resulting in a labeled segment image, which is used to identify any empty areas as incorrect holes. Then any empty areas that are identified as incorrect holes are filled. | 10-08-2015 |
20160000511 | DYNAMICAL SYSTEM-BASED ROBOT VELOCITY CONTROL - A robotic system includes an end-effector and a control system. The control system includes a processor, a dynamical system module (DSM), and a velocity control module (VCM). Via execution of a method, the DSM processes inputs via a flow vector field and outputs a control velocity command. The inputs may include an actual position, desired goal position, and demonstrated reference path of the end-effector. The VCM receives an actual velocity of the end-effector and the control velocity command as inputs, and transmits a motor torque command to the end-effector as an output command. The control system employs a predetermined set of differential equations to generate a motion trajectory of the end-effector in real time that approximates the demonstrated reference path. The control system is also programmed to modify movement of the end-effector in real time via the VCM in response to perturbations of movement of the end-effector. | 01-07-2016 |
20160107313 | DYNAMIC OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE IN A ROBOTIC SYSTEM - A robotic system includes an end-effector, an input device, and a controller. The input device is operable for collecting data defining a position and a velocity of a dynamic obstacle in an environment of the end-effector. The dynamic obstacle has an arbitrary shape. The controller is in communication with the end-effector and is programmed to execute a method and thereby receive a set of inputs via the input device, including the position and velocity of the dynamic obstacle. The controller computes a contour function defining the closest allowed distance and direction between the end-effector and the dynamic obstacle using the Gilbert-Johnson-Keerthi algorithm, and controls the end-effector via an output command to thereby avoid contact between the end-effector and the dynamic obstacle. | 04-21-2016 |
John Hoffmann, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20160100016 | SERVICING OF STORAGE DEVICE SOFTWARE COMPONENTS OF NODES OF A CLUSTER STORAGE SYSTEM - Described herein are method and apparatus for servicing software components of nodes of a cluster storage system. During data-access sessions with clients, client IDs and file handles for accessing files are produced and stored to clients and stored (as session data) to each node. A serviced node is taken offline, whereby network connections to clients are disconnected. Each disconnected client is configured to retain its client ID and file handles and attempt reconnections. Session data of the serviced node is made available to a partner node (by transferring session data to the partner node). After clients have reconnected to the partner node, the clients may use the retained client IDs and file handles to continue a data-access session with the partner node since the partner node has access to the session data of the serviced node and thus will recognize and accept the retained client ID and file handles. | 04-07-2016 |
Katherine M. Hoffmann, Palo Alto, CA US
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20110136197 | Expression of Catalase in Trichoderma - The invention provides methods for expression of a catalase enzyme in a | 06-09-2011 |
Katherine M. Hoffmann, Mountain View, CA US
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20140212885 | ENDOGENOUS DNASE ACTIVITY TO REDUCE DNA CONTENT - The application provides a method of reducing the DNA content of a protein preparation or a culture broth from a filamentous fungal host cell using an endogenous filamentous fungal host DNase activity. | 07-31-2014 |
Katherine Marie Hoffmann, Palo Alto, CA US
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20140024098 | EXPRESSION OF CATALASE IN TRICHODERMA - The invention provides methods for expression of a catalase enzyme in a | 01-23-2014 |
Kelly Sue Hoffmann, Newbury Park, CA US
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20090304713 | BINDING AGENTS - Compositions and methods relating to epitopes of sclerostin protein, and sclerostin binding agents, such as antibodies capable of binding to sclerostin, are provided. | 12-10-2009 |
Laurent Hoffmann, Aliso Viejo, CA US
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20110217449 | CONTROLLED VAPOR DEPOSITION OF BIOCOMPATIBLE COATINGS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES - An intraocular lens with a hydrophilic polymer coating composition and method of preparing same are provided. Specifically, a composition suitable for reducing tackiness in intraocular lenses is provided wherein an acrylic intraocular lens is treated by vapor deposition with an alkoxy silyl terminated polyethylene glycol polymer composition. | 09-08-2011 |
Laurent G. Hoffmann, Dana Point, CA US
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20140188123 | BACK LOADED IOL INSERTION CARTRIDGE - A rear-loaded injector cartridge for an intraocular lens (IOL) having a proximal opening that provides a haptic slot. The haptic slot receives a leading haptic of an IOL loaded therein, and temporarily retains the leading haptic while the optic of the IOL is inserted into a holding area of the cartridge. As the optic passes by, the leading haptic folds over the top of the optic, on its anterior side. The length of the haptic retention slot is sufficient to maintain the leading haptic in its anteriorly folded position while the IOL remains in holding area typically while the cartridge is mated with a handpiece of the injector. The cartridge also has a rear or proximal cut out which advantageously keys with a similarly-sized rail on the handpiece so that the cartridge cannot be inserted in the wrong way. | 07-03-2014 |
Laurent G. Hoffmann, Aliso Viejo, CA US
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20090270876 | BACK LOADED IOL INSERTION CARTRIDGE - A rear-loaded injector cartridge for an intraocular lens (IOL) having a proximal opening that provides a haptic slot. The haptic slot receives a leading haptic of an IOL loaded therein, and temporarily retains the leading haptic while the optic of the IOL is inserted into a holding area of the cartridge. As the optic passes by, the leading haptic folds over the top of the optic, on its anterior side. The length of the haptic retention slot is sufficient to maintain the leading haptic in its anteriorly folded position while the IOL remains in holding area, typically while the cartridge is mated with a handpiece of the injector. The cartridge also has a rear or proximal cut out which advantageously keys with a similarly-sized rail on the handpiece so that the cartridge cannot be inserted in the wrong way. | 10-29-2009 |
20090299348 | Polymeric Materials for Use as Photoablatable Inlays - Photoablatable cornea inlays manufactured from a copolymer of hydrophilic monomer to provide a hydrated material with a refractive index of 1.30 or greater, and a water content from 65% to 90% by weight. The cornea inlay is shaped in the form of a disc or lenticule for placement in the corneal bed of an eye. | 12-03-2009 |
Mark R. Hoffmann, Los Angeles, CA US
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20120030082 | PREDICTIVE MODELING FOR DEBT PROTECTION/CANCELLATION - A method for predictive modeling is disclosed. Economic data associated with at least one economic trend is received. Claim and cancellation data associated with a financial product of a financial institution is generated, where the claim and cancellation data is based on past data. The economic data is used with the claim and cancellation data to forecast model future claim and cancellation data of a plurality of loans. | 02-02-2012 |
Mathieu Hoffmann, San Diego, CA US
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20140015595 | CAPACITIVE BODY PROXIMITY SENSOR SYSTEM - Described herein are systems, methods and apparatuses that can detect the proximity of an object and differentiate between a human body and a non-human object. The detection and differentiation are facilitated by a first capacitive sensor of a first shape and a second capacitive sensor of a second shape. The detection and determination can be made based on a comparison between a first capacitance from the first sensor and a second capacitance from the second sensor. | 01-16-2014 |
Michael D. Hoffmann, Pacifica, CA US
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20140025389 | AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION OF METADATA FOR USE IN MIXING AUDIO PROGRAMS FROM TWO ENCODED BITSTREAMS - An audio coding system uses mixing metadata to control the attenuation of a main audio program that is subsequently mixed with an associated audio program. The value of the attenuation is calculated by analyzing the estimated loudness of the main and associated audio programs. | 01-23-2014 |
Michael Donald Hoffmann, Pacifica, CA US
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20140288940 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING AN AUDIO METADATA QUALITY SCORE - A method including the steps of assessing at least two metadata parameters associated with an audio bitstream (e.g., an encoded Dolby Digital (AC-3), Dolby Digital Plus, or Dolby E bitstream), determining individual metadata parameter quality values, each of the individual metadata parameter quality values indicative of quality (e.g., correctness) of a different one of the at least two metadata parameters, and generating data indicative of a metadata score, where the metadata score is a value determined by a combination (e.g., a linear combination or other weighted combination) of the individual metadata parameter quality values. The metadata score is indicative of overall quality (e.g., correctness) of the at least two metadata parameters. Another aspect is a system (e.g., a test device or measurement device, or another test or measurement product, or a processor) configured (e.g., programmed) to perform any embodiment of the method. | 09-25-2014 |
Michael James Hoffmann, Belvedere, CA US
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20100125533 | LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS - A computer system is operated to allow an existing investor to keep an investment in an alternative investment fund, even though the existing investor lacks the funds to pay for the unfunded capital commitments by transferring a percentage of the obligation to fund future commitment to a prospective investor. An agreement maintains privity of contract between the existing investor and the investment vehicle (a Separate Account) comprised of a fund investment manager and an investor and is managed by a fund manager for the prospective investor. The computer system operates to execute the terms of the contract such that the existing investor receives distributions from investments in the underlying alternative investment fund after payment of amounts due to the Separate Account in preference to the existing investor. | 05-20-2010 |
Michael R. Hoffmann, South Pasadena, CA US
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20100089841 | ULTRASONICALLY INDUCED CAVITATION OF FLUOROCHEMICALS - A process is described for the treatment of fluorochemicals in an aqueous environment, the process including the steps of (1) ultrasonically inducing cavitation in an aqueous system at a frequency within the range from about 15 kHz to about 1100 kHz, the aqueous system comprising fluorochemicals; and (2) breaking down the fluorochemicals into constituent components by the application of the cavitation. The ultrasonically induced cavitation is performed at a frequency within the range from greater than 200 kHz to about 1100 kHz. The process can be used to facilitate the degradation of any of a variety of fluorochemicals having a carbon chain length of C | 04-15-2010 |
20100096337 | ULTRASONICALLY INDUCED CAVITATION OF FLUOROCHEMICALS - A system for the treatment of groundwater is described, the system including: a first component for placement into a groundwater table, the first component having a first end and a second end and an interior space defined by an inner wall and extending between the first end and the second end; at least one ultrasonic transducer positioned with the interior space of the first component to provide ultrasonically induced cavitation to a volume of water within the interior space; a pump associated with the first end of the first component to draw water from the groundwater table into the interior space of the first component; an outlet associated with the second end of the first component, the outlet positioned to direct a volume of water away from the first component after the water has passed therethrough; a power supply; and a radio frequency generator capable of providing a radio frequency within the range from about 15 kHz to about 1100 kHz. A process for the treatment of fluorochemicals in an aqueous environment is also described, the process utilizing the foregoing system. | 04-22-2010 |
20140209479 | SELF-CONTAINED, PV-POWERED DOMESTIC TOILET AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A wastewater treatment system and method for remediating wastewater and human waste that is self-contained and that has no connection to a municipal wastewater system and no connection to an electrical grid. The domestic toilet and wastewater treatment system can be powered by a photovoltaic panel as a source of electricity. The system includes an electrochemical cell that allows a waste stream to be disinfected in a few hours to a condition where no viable bacterial colonies can be cultured. The system produces a liquid stream that is suitable for system flushing or for uses in which non-potable water is acceptable. The system can generate hydrogen as a product that can be used to generate power. The system can generate nitrate, urea, ammonia and phosphate for use as fertilizer. The disinfected residual organic solids are also completely disinfected for potential use as an organic soil amendment for agriculture. | 07-31-2014 |
20140255270 | REMOVING SACRIFICIAL LAYER TO FORM LIQUID CONTAINMENT STRUCTURE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A method of forming a liquid handling device includes forming a device precursor having a containment structure with a surface that surrounds a containment gap that is occupied by a solid sacrificial layer. The method also includes removing the solid sacrificial layer from the containment gap. In some instances, removing the solid sacrificial layer includes thermally decomposing the solid sacrificial layer. | 09-11-2014 |
Stephan Hoffmann, Fremont, CA US
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20090173718 | Method of damaged low-k dielectric film layer removal - An apparatus, system and method for removing a damaged material from a low-k dielectric film layer include identifying a control chemistry, the control chemistry configured to selectively remove the damaged material from the low-k dielectric film layer, the damaged material being in a region where a feature was formed through the low-k dielectric film layer; establishing a plurality of process parameters characterizing aspects of the damaged material to be removed and applying the control chemistry to the low-k dielectric film layer, the application of the control chemistry being defined based on the established process parameters of the damaged material, such that the damaged material is substantially removed from the areas around the feature and the areas around the feature are substantially defined by low-k characteristics of the low-k dielectric film layer. | 07-09-2009 |
Stephan P. Hoffmann, Fremont, CA US
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20090113656 | Apparatus for isolated bevel edge clean and method for using the same - An apparatus, system and method for cleaning a substrate edge include a bristle brush unit that cleans bevel polymers deposited on substrate edges using frictional contact in the presence of cleaning chemistry. The bristle brush unit is made up of a plurality of outwardly extending vanes and is mounted on a rotating shaft. An abrasive material is distributed throughout and within the outwardly extending vanes of the bristle brush unit to provide the frictional contact. The bristle brush unit cleans the edge of the substrate by allowing frictional contact of the plurality of abrasive particles with the edge of the substrate in the presence of fluids, such as cleaning chemistry, to cut, rip and tear the bevel polymer from the edge of the substrate. | 05-07-2009 |
20120118320 | Methods for Isolated Bevel Edge Clean - Methods for cleaning an edge of a semiconductor substrate include providing a brush in a housing, the housing provides a volume for holding the brush. A cleaning fluid is inserted into the housing to at least partially fill the volume holding the brush, with the cleaning fluid. The cleaning fluid is removed from the volume of the housing while the cleaning fluid is being inserted. The brush is rotated within the housing while the cleaning fluid is inserted and removed. The edge of the semiconductor substrate is inserted into a slot of the housing. The edge of the semiconductor substrate inserted into the slot is maintained at a distance and for a period of time. The distance is configured such that the brush contacts the edge of the semiconductor substrate but continues to enable rotation of the brush within the housing. | 05-17-2012 |
Stephan T. Hoffmann, Castro Valley, CA US
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20080200864 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY LYSING CELLS - A device comprising a housing defining a mixing chamber; means for mixing solution contained in the mixing chamber to generate microbubbles in the solution; a needle array removably attached to the housing and in fluid connection with the mixing chamber, the needle array including at least one needle; and means for adjusting a needle insertion depth of the at least one needle. | 08-21-2008 |
Thomas Mark Hoffmann, Santa Cruz, CA US
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20140251314 | Solar Oven Positioning - A positioning system is attached to radiation collection device such as a solar oven. The positioning system is attached to an outside of a building structure, allowing the collection device to be positioned in a plurality of locations. At least one of the plurality of locations is away from the building structure to allow the radiation collection device to collect solar radiation. | 09-11-2014 |