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Keith R. Bellville, Round Rock, TX US
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| 20110082569 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO MANAGE DATA UPLOADING IN A PROCESS CONTROL ENVIRONMENT - Example methods and apparatus to manage data uploading in a process control environment are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes receiving a request to upload a parameter value associated with a process control system and retrieving an upload rule profile associated with the process control system. The example method also includes identifying an upload action from the upload rule profile based on the parameter value and a personnel classification, and determining whether to upload the parameter value based on the upload action. | 04-07-2011 |
Keith R. Bennington, Manassas, VA US
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| 20090067836 | METHOD, APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM TO VALIDATE NETWORK ELEMENT INTERFACES FOR FUNCTIONAL TESTING - A method, apparatus, computer program, and system for validating network element interfaces for functional testing. The method is comprised of coupling together at least two main interfaces of a plurality of main interfaces of at least one network element and providing a signal to one of the main interfaces via at least one communication path such that the signal propagates through that main interface to at least one other of the main interfaces coupled thereto, and back to the at least one communication path. By virtue of the method, apparatus, system, and computer program for validating network element interfaces for functional testing, the amount of time necessary to validate network element interfaces during functional testing can be reduced. | 03-12-2009 |
Keith R. Brafford, Durham, NC US
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| 20080281471 | Droplet Actuator Analyzer with Cartridge - A droplet actuator with cartridge is provided. According to one embodiment, a sample analyzer is provided and includes an analyzer unit comprising electronic or optical receiving means, a cartridge comprising self-contained droplet handling capabilities, and a wherein the cartridge is coupled to the analyzer unit by a means which aligns electronic and/or optical outputs from the cartridge with electronic or optical receiving means on the analyzer unit. According to another embodiment, a sample analyzer is provided and includes a sample analyzer comprising a cartridge coupled thereto and a means of electrical interface and/or optical interface between the cartridge and the analyzer, whereby electrical signals and/or optical signals may be transmitted from the cartridge to the analyzer. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20110213499 | Methods, Systems, and Products for Conducting Droplet Operations - The present invention provides modified droplet actuator systems, software, and software-executed methods for use in droplet actuator operation and droplet actuator systems that are configured and programmed to execute such software. An aspect of the software components of the invention is an interface description file for each hardware component of a microfluidics system that allows hardware components to be changed without modifying the program for performing droplet operations protocols. Another aspect of the software components of the invention is the establishment of electrode-to-electrode relationships and other aspects of droplet actuator configurations, which may be used when programming droplet operations protocols. Another aspect of the software components of the invention is a physical design library of predefined electrode elements that may be used by a droplet actuator designer when constructing a layout of electrodes. Another aspect of the software components of the invention is a droplet actuator description file that contains the physical and electrical description of the droplet actuator. Another aspect of the software components of the invention is a router component for determining routes of droplet operations in a droplet actuator. Another aspect of the software components of the invention is the use of tri-state vectors for programming sequences in a droplet actuator. Still other aspects are provided. | 09-01-2011 |
Keith R. Brown, Central City, NE US
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| 20090045000 | AIR RIDE SYSTEM FOR A TRACTOR CAB - An air ride system is provided for tractors and other agricultural vehicles to provide a smooth operator ride. The system includes a bracket mounted to the transmission housing beneath the cab. A pair of shock absorbers and a pair of air bags extend between the bracket and the cab so as to absorb forces generated during travel of the vehicle over the ground. A laterally extending control rod provides anti-sway for the cab. Stop members limit the upward and downward travel of the cab relative to the transmission housing. A compressor and air lines allow air to be supplied to or removed from the air bags to adjust the ride. | 02-19-2009 |
Keith R. Bruesewitz, River Falls, WI US
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| 20100168894 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DESIGNING A DIE TO YIELD A DESIRED COATING UNIFORMITY - In one embodiment, a computer implemented system and method for selecting dimensions of a die is disclosed. The method may include prompting a user to select a coating uniformity required to produce a particular coated product with the die. The user may also be prompted to select a slot height of the die. In some embodiments, the user may specify a value for one or more dimensions of the die. The method may then determine the total indicated run-out (TIR) of the coated product as a function of the dimensions of the die not having a user specified value. In certain embodiments, the method provides a thermal treatment process for reducing the number of finishing (e.g., grinding) cycles needed to produce a desired die flatness. In another embodiment, a computer implemented method for designing a coating die to achieve a desired coating uniformity with a particular coating fluid having a specified rheological characteristic is disclosed. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20110220147 | Apparatus and Method for Cleaning Flexible Webs - A method of web cleaning, particularly relatively soft polymeric webs, without using dipping baths or ultrasonic energy. The method includes conveying the web against a backup roller and spraying the web with a high pressure liquid while the web is supported by the backup roller. Thereafter, residual fluid from the high pressure stream is stripped from the web by a gas curtain while the web is supported by the backup roller. In many convenient embodiments, the web is contacted with a cleaning roller while the web is in contact with the backup roller. | 09-15-2011 |
Keith R. Bucher, Ii, Huntsville, AL US
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| 20090077889 | GASIFIER - A gasifier for producing synthesis gas from a widely varying feedstock of waste and natural fuels, the gasifier including an induction furnace, a molten bed and slag reaction chamber mounted on top of the induction furnace, an opening fluidly connecting the molten metal and slag with the interior of the induction furnace and the inside bottom of the reaction chamber, the reaction chamber further containing a froth and off-take reaction zones above the molten metal and slag, and a lid at the top of the reaction chamber for enclosing the reaction chamber and collecting the heat and fuel gas produced therein. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090077891 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING FUEL GAS - A method for producing a synthesis gas from a widely varying feedstock of waste and natural fuels including providing a reaction chamber having a bottom coupled to an induction furnace, introducing a carbonaceous fuel into a molten metal contained within the reaction chamber, continuously or intermittently supplying heat and molten metal to the reaction chamber from the induction furnace and collecting a fuel gas generated within the reaction chamber. | 03-26-2009 |
Keith R. Debald, Gardner, KS US
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| 20080236586 | INFLATABLE HARNESS CREW MASK - The inflatable harness crew mask includes an inflatable harness with a compressed gas supply system connected to the inflatable harness independent of oxygen supplied to the mask from an oxygen regulator. The mask includes a valve connector with an exhalation and inhalation valve and an inflation valve connected to a pressurized gas inflation supply assembly including a container portion for a compressed gas cartridge, and a regulator portion connected to provide pressurized gas from the cartridge to an inflation gas supply tube connected to the inflation valve, which is manually operable by the user. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20090114036 | Use of Reed Switch and Magnet to Detect Movement of Faucet Handle - A flow sensing apparatus detects movement of a faucet handle of a faucet of a hot water container in order to detect flow from the hot water container. A reed switch and an associated magnet can be mounted to detect open and closed positions of the faucet handle to provide electronic logic information regarding the status of the faucet handle position as an indication of a flow condition to a control unit that controls heating of water in the hot water container. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20100000315 | ELECTRO-OPTIC LIQUID LEVEL SENSING SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT BEVERAGE BREWING - The electro-optic liquid level sensing system detects a level of liquid in a container having an upper opening, such as for a server container of a beverage maker for a transport system, such as for aircraft, trains, trucks, buses and the like. A support housing mates with the upper opening of the container, and a primary liquid level sensor is mounted in the support housing for non-intrusively measuring the liquid level. A secondary liquid level sensor may be mounted in the support housing to sense a predetermined liquid level to prevent accidental overflows. Protective lenses may be placed in front of the primary liquid level sensor. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100186499 | ELECTRO-OPTIC LIQUID LEVEL SENSING SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT BEVERAGE BREWING - The electro-optic liquid level sensing system detects a level of liquid in a container having an upper opening, such as for a server container of a beverage maker for a transport system, such as for aircraft, trains, trucks, buses and the like. A support housing mates with the upper opening of the container, and a primary liquid level sensor is mounted in the support housing for non-intrusively measuring the liquid level. A secondary liquid level sensor may be mounted in the support housing to sense a predetermined liquid level to prevent accidental overflows. Protective lenses may be placed in front of the primary liquid level sensor. | 07-29-2010 |
Keith R. Fandrick, Sandy Hook, CT US
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| 20110269957 | SYNTHESIS OF INHIBITORS OF 11BETA-HYDROXYSTEROID DEHYDROGENASE TYPE 1 - Disclosed are syntheses of 11β-HSD1 inhibitors and corresponding intermediates that are promising for the treatment of a variety of disease states including diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, hypertension, hypertension-related cardiovascular disorders, hyperlipidemia, deleterious gluco-corticoid effects on neuronal function (e.g. cognitive impairment, dementia, and/or depression), elevated intra-ocular pressure, various forms of bone disease (e.g., osteoporosis), tuberculosis, leprosy (Hansen's disease), psoriasis, and impaired wound healing (e.g., in patients that exhibit impaired glucose tolerance and/or type 2 diabetes). | 11-03-2011 |
Keith R. Gaylo US
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| 20110100057 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING HEAT LOSS FROM EDGE DIRECTORS IN A GLASS MAKING PROCESS - An apparatus for drawing a glass ribbon including a forming body having an edge director attached thereto, and an edge roll assembly disposed below the edge director, the edge roll assembly comprising a contact member coupled to the edge roller shaft and a thermal shroud disposed about the shaft to reduce heat loss from the edge director. A method of drawing glass using the edge roll assembly is also described. | 05-05-2011 |
Keith R. Gaylo, Painted Post, NY US
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| 20100269545 | GLASS FLOW MANAGEMENT BY THERMAL CONDITIONING - Methods and apparatus for controlling glass flow in, for example, a downdraw glass manufacturing process (e.g., the fusion downdraw process) are provided. In certain aspects, the mass, thickness, and/or the temperature distribution of molten glass ( | 10-28-2010 |
Keith R. Gorda, Little York, NJ US
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| 20090005276 | Boron-Containing Lubricating Oils Having Improved Friction Stability - Lubricating oil compositions having excellent friction stability comprise a base lubricating oil, an oil soluble source of phosphorus and a defined polyalkylene polyamine-based friction modifier that has been reacted with a borating agent to convert at least one secondary amine group into the corresponding boric acid ester or boric acid salt. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090005277 | Lubricating Oils Having Improved Friction Stability - Lubricating oil compositions having excellent friction stability comprise a base lubricating oil, an oil soluble source of phosphorus and a defined polyalkylene polyamine-based friction modifier that has been reacted with an acylating agent to convert at least one secondary amine group into an amide. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090131288 | POWER TRANSMISSION FLUIDS WITH IMPROVED FRICTION CHARACTERISTICS - Reaction products of maleic and/or succinic acids or anhydrides and primary aliphatic amines are disclosed as effective in reducing the static friction in power transmission fluids. | 05-21-2009 |
Keith R. Haen, Neenah, WI US
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| 20110062042 | ABSORBENT PRODUCT STACKER PACKAGE - A flexible packaging bags for containing and dispensing articles. More particularly, the present invention relates to a flexible packaging bag having a hanging element, permitting hanging of the bag after the bag has been initially opened. | 03-17-2011 |
Keith R. Kabel, Shelby Township, MI US
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| 20100304193 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONDITIONING ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS OF VEHICLES - A method for conditioning an energy storage system for a vehicle located in a geographic area includes the steps of obtaining data pertaining to an external temperature of the geographic area, measuring a temperature of the energy storage system, heating the energy storage system if the temperature is less than a first predetermined threshold, and cooling the energy storage system if the temperature is greater than a second predetermined threshold. The first predetermined threshold is dependent upon the external temperature. The second predetermined threshold is also dependent upon the external temperature. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110091750 | Temperature Control of a Vehicle Battery - The method for thermal management of a battery can include vehicle systems to control the thermal input to the battery and a dedicated battery thermal management system. The battery thermal management system includes transferring battery heat to coolant flowing in a circuit, if ambient air temperature is greater than the battery temperature, using an evaporator/chiller to transfer heat from the coolant to a refrigerant, using a condenser to transfer heat from the refrigerant to the coolant, and using a radiator to transfer heat from the coolant to ambient air; and if coolant can be maintained in the reference temperature range without using a heat source or refrigerant, using a radiator to transfer heat from the coolant to the ambient air. | 04-21-2011 |
Keith R. Kesick, Plymouth, WI US
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| 20090013657 | Adjustable saddle - An adjustable saddle and saddle tree assembly including an adjustable pommel frame assembly in communication with the saddle side bars whereby lateral adjustment of the adjustable pommel frame assembly effectively adjusts the lateral spacing of the saddle bars and thereby the overall fit of the saddle. | 01-15-2009 |
Keith R. Knippa, Austin, TX US
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| 20090312801 | MULTI-GUIDE PLATE HOLDER - Methods, instruments, and kits for attaching cranial plates. One embodiment implements a method which includes releasably attaching a plate to an instrument (using retaining members of the instrument) and placing the plate on a cranium (using an elongated and offset handle of the instrument). The method can include drilling a hole in the cranium, tapping the hole, and placing the screw in the hole using the instrument which defines a pattern of holes corresponding to, a pattern of holes on the plate. The drilling of the hole, tapping of the hole, and placing of the screw can occur by engaging one of the instrument holes with, respectively, a drill bit shank, a tap shank, and a screw head having a common diameter corresponding to a diameter of the instrument hole. The method can include selecting the plate, the drill bit, the tap, and the screw from a kit. | 12-17-2009 |
Keith R. Mccrba, Walnut Creek, CA US
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| 20110207897 | IONOMERS FOR IMPROVED COMPRESSION SET IN CERTAIN COPOLYMERS - Block copolymer having improved compression set comprising 40-98 wt-% soft segment, 1.9-20 wt-% hard segment, and 0.05-3 wt-% monofunctional ionic endgroups. The incorporation of ionomers into diisocyanate-based thermoplastic polyurethane materials greatly improves compression set with little impact on the overall TPU formulation. A typical formulation for making the block copolymer contains 84.2% polydimethylsiloxane, 12.9% diisocyanate, 2.9% diamine chain extender, 0.15% sodium 2-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethylsulfonate, and 0.05% isethionic acid. The polymeric material may be configured, for instance, as a contact lens, prosthetic spinal nucleus, orthopedic bearing surface, gasket, or sealant. | 08-25-2011 |
Keith R. Mccrodden, Holyoke, MA US
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| 20110002021 | TRUE THREE DIMENSIONAL IMAGERY AND USE THEREOF - A method for producing true three dimension imagery includes positioning an object to be imaged and directing imaging laser beams to impinge upon the object. Splitting the imaging laser beams after the imaging laser beams have impinged upon the object is then accomplished, while redirecting the split imaging beams to a recording substrate. | 01-06-2011 |
Keith R. Ohlfs, Redwood City, CA US
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| 20090013350 | Display of movie titles in a library - Techniques for displaying a library of many movies and providing interactive mechanisms for users to browse the library, select or order a title are disclosed. In one embodiment, movie titles are presented or displayed in movie banners, each resembling at least part or all of a corresponding movie poster distributed and promoted commercially by a studio or production company. Such a movie banner provides an expression with substantially similar style, colors and background such that a coincident impact may be created on audience when the movie banner is seen. Further each of the banners is embedded with a link that leads to a full review of the movie when selected. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090019476 | Graphic user interface for playing video data - A graphic user interface is provided to facilitate a playback of a movie from any desired point. The graphic user interface includes a track bar to reflect how much time data pertaining to the movie title is available for playback. After it is determined that a current data point is being dragged along the track bar, a time corresponding to the current data point is tracked as such a subsequent playback of the movie starts right from the current data point. In one embodiment, dragging the current data point along the track bar is achieved by a scroll wheel. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090024602 | Method and apparatus for searching a video library by genre - A graphic user interface is provided to allow a user to search an interested title among a plurality of titles by genre. In one embodiment, a list of types classifying the titles is displayed. A user is allowed to select one or more of the types to narrow down the list so that an interested title can be readily located in form of movie banners. As types are being selected, the list is progressively reduced. When one of the selected types is relaxed, the list is increased. In any case, movie titles in the list fall into a category classified by either one or all of the selected types. | 01-22-2009 |
Keith R. Ohlfs US
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| 20090019489 | Method and apparatus for displaying movie titles based on distributed objects - Techniques for displaying a library of many movies and providing interactive mechanisms for users to browse the library, select or order a title are disclosed. In one embodiment, data pertaining to a title is distributed across a network. Whenever a movie is ordered, depending on implementation, either a leading portion of the data locally cached is played back or a time-fill program is activated during which distributed data is fetched as data streams from a set of designated boxes. In addition, movie titles are presented or displayed in movie banners, each resembling at least part or all of a corresponding movie poster distributed and promoted commercially by a studio or production company. Such a movie banner provides an expression with substantially similar style, colors and background such that a coincident impact may be created on audience when the movie banner is seen. Further each of the banners is embedded with a link that leads to a full review of the movie when selected. | 01-15-2009 |
Keith R. Paisey, Port Dover CA
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| 20080196468 | I/O endforming tool for forming tubes and method of manufacture thereof - An I/O endforming tool for forming an end of a tube, the tool having a cone ring expandable and contractable conical I/O jaw assembly, a barrel assembly, a plurality of I/O fingers and mandrel assembly, wherein the I/O jaw assembly has a plurality of conical jaw segments, one segment adjacent two neighbouring segments, each segment having a recess within each of its sides adjacent each neighbouring segment and biasing member retained within each recess to effect a biasing effect between adjacent jaw segments the improvement wherein each recess formed at a portion of the outer circumference of each segment as to define a radial trough when the jaw assembly is in its expanded position; and the biasing member is a solid, non-metallic deformable member retained within a circumferential recess defined by a pair of adjacent the troughs when the jaw assembly is in its contracted position. The process of manufacture provides improved saving in time, handling, efficiency, consistency and quality. The deformable member is preferably formed of and provides for greater force, higher grease and fluid resistance and tolerance and rust resistance over metal coil springs presently in commercial use. | 08-21-2008 |
Keith R. Pillage, Pittsburgh, PA US
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| 20090311457 | Oxygen Scavenging Polymers - A polymer with a backbone and an unsaturated side chain attached to the backbone. The polymer may optionally be combined with an oxidation catalyst and/or other ingredients. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20110172363 | Multilayered Package with Barrier Properties - The present invention provides compositions useful as a barrier layer in, for example, packaging products. The compositions generally comprise a blend of (i) a polyester material, preferably an aromatic polyester resin such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and (ii) a vinyl alcohol material. The blend optionally may further comprise (iii) a polyolefin material (preferably a functionalized polyolefin material, e.g., a BYNEL material); and/or (iv) a polyamide material (preferably an amorphous polyamide material, e.g., a GRIVORY material), that optionally further comprises an oxygen scavenging material. The present invention also provides containers (e.g., containers formed by expansion of preforms) having a multilayered body-forming portion including: a core layer comprising the aforementioned blend, and inner and outer layers of a formable polymer composition. The present invention also provides methods of making such containers. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110266187 | Oxygen Scavenging Polymers - A polymer with a backbone and an unsaturated side chain attached to the backbone. The polymer may optionally be combined with an oxidation catalyst and/or other ingredients. | 11-03-2011 |
Keith R. Searight, Louisville, CO US
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| 20090150393 | METHOD FOR ASSIGNMENT OF POINT LEVEL ADDRESS GEOCODES TO STREET NETWORKS - Assignment of point level address geocodes to street networks include the steps of entering address data and collecting candidate point data records and segment data record matches for the entered address. Each point data record includes address elements and also includes a geocode. Each segment data record includes a centerline between segment record data points. A determination is made if there is at least one point data record match for the input address. The best point record match for the input address is selected when at least one point data record match is made. The address elements from the point record are compared to any collected segment data records. A determination is made of the best segment record match to the selected best point record and the best segment record match is selected. The selected best segment record is employed and the bearing and distance from the selected best point record is calculated to a point on the centerline of the selected best segment record to determine a geocode for the centerline point. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20100131196 | REVERSE GEOCODING SYSTEM USING COMBINED STREET SEGMENT AND POINT DATASETS - A reverse geocoding system and method processes a point level dataset and a street segment dataset to determine an address for a particular latitude and longitude of an input point entered into the system. A determination is made if the point level dataset contains a point level data address match to the entered latitude and longitude data within the closest street segment and without crossing the street segment. Any such point level data address match is output. When no such point level data address match is made, the system computes an interpolated address from a range of addresses of the closest street segment in the street segment dataset based on the entered latitude and longitude of the input point in relation to said range of addresses for the closest street segment. The interpolated address from the closest street segment in the street segment dataset is output. | 05-27-2010 |
Keith R. Tart, Sutton Colfdfield GB
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| 20110192191 | HIGH PRESSURE PHYSICAL ABSORPTION PROCESS FOR USE IN CARBON CAPTURE IN ENERGY PRODUCTION PROCESSES - A process for at least partly regenerating a first absorption solvent stream, at high pressure, and loaded with a dissolved gaseous component X; comprising the following steps: contacting a feed gas stream with a lean second absorption solvent stream thereby producing a rich second solvent stream and a stripping gas stream that has a lower concentration of X than said feed gas stream; heating at least part of said rich second solvent stream by up to 100° C. before or during contacting it with a part of said stripping gas stream to produce a regenerated second solvent stream; and regenerating the loaded first solvent stream by contacting this stream with a further part of said stripping gas stream to yield a regenerated first solvent stream. | 08-11-2011 |
Keith R. Thulborn, Bannockburn, IL US
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| 20100315087 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a Magnetic Resonance Imaging system comprising a Magnetic Resonance (MR) scanner to selectively couple to one among a plurality of antennas without compromising spatial alignment with an anatomical sample during signal acquisition by the MR scanner. According to one embodiment, the invention teaches to replace a single-tuned antenna tuned to a first resonance frequency by another single-tuned antenna tuned to a different resonance frequency in the course of an MRI experiment (e.g. metabolic quantification). | 12-16-2010 |
Keith R. Walker US
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| 20110077085 | Apparatus and Method to Transition Between a Media Presentation and a Virtual Environment - A virtual universe application and a media (e.g. 3-D movie) presentation application communicate with each other to obtain a location of a current activity application and find, using a search engine or a content addressable index developed during use, a corresponding location accessible from the other application to synchronize the location and time of location and time of scenes in both applications. Point of view can optionally be synchronized and additional search criteria or parameters can be applied to find the best match of views presented to a user when the user toggles between the VU location and the media presentation. | 03-31-2011 |