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20090040503 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING ROLLING STOCK WHEELS - An exemplary system and method for analyzing rolling stock wheels helps allow a wheel to be analyzed at speed, reducing any need for manual inspections or other related delays. An exemplary system may include one or more strobe lights and one or more high-speed cameras to capture images of the rolling stock wheel(s) at speed. The images may include one or more markers to assist in analyzing various parameters of the rolling stock wheel. The exemplary system may include one or more backface illumination plates to assist in illuminating the rolling stock wheel(s) and/or the one or more marker(s). | 02-12-2009 |
20110024576 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING CONDITION OF RAIL CAR WHEELS, BRAKES AND BEARINGS - A system and method for detecting failing rail car wheels, brakes, bearings, and/or other components of a rail car may include at least one thermal sensor and at least one image capture device. The thermal sensor(s) and image capture devices(s) are usable to help determine whether there is a failure or potential failure of a component of a wheel set by detecting, measuring and/or comparing a temperature of various portions of the wheel set. If the temperature is higher than expected, it may indicate, for example, a stuck brake, a failing bearing, and/or some other failure of the wheel set. If the temperature is lower than expected, it could indicate that a brake of the wheel set is unexpectedly diengaged and/or some other failure of the wheel set. | 02-03-2011 |
20120194665 | CAMERA ASSEMBLY FOR THE EXTRACTION OF IMAGE DEPTH DISCONTINUITY AND METHOD OF USE - A machine vision system is provided. The machine vision system includes a camera. A first flash unit is in communication with the camera and adapted to emit light or a first range of wavelengths in synchronization with operation of the camera. A second flash unit is in communication with the camera and adapted to emit light of a second range of wavelengths in synchronization with operation of the camera. The light of the first range of wavelengths does not overlap the wavelength of the light of the second range of wavelengths. | 08-02-2012 |
20130175406 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING CONDITION OF RAIL CAR WHEELS, BRAKES AND BEARINGS - A system and method for detecting failing rail car wheels, brakes, bearings, and/or other components of a rail car may include at least one thermal sensor and at least one image capture device. The thermal sensor(s) and image capture devices(s) are usable to help determine whether there is a failure or potential failure of a component of a wheel set by detecting, measuring and/or comparing a temperature of various portions of the wheel set. If the temperature is higher than expected, it may indicate, for example, a stuck brake, a failing bearing, and/or some other failure of the wheel set. If the temperature is lower than expected, it could indicate that a brake of the wheel set is unexpectedly disengaged and/or some other failure of the wheel set. | 07-11-2013 |
20130285652 | METHOD AND APPARATUS USABLE FOR MINING AND MINERAL EXPLORATION - A method for mineral analysis of a sample based on detection of NQR and/or Local Field Magnetic Resonance (LFMR) signals from a particular substance within a sample includes: setting a frequency of RF pulses to be approximately equal to one of the NQR or LFMR frequencies of the substance; setting a set of parameters of the RF pulses to be optimal for the substance; setting a set of receiving parameters to be optimal for the substance; tuning the probe to maximum sensitivity for the signals detected at predetermined frequency and/or to maximum power transfer efficiency for RF pulses transmitted with the probe; transmitting the RF pulses with the probe at said optimal level during a transmitting period to irradiate the sample and excite an NQR or LFMR signal in the substance, if present; detecting and processing NQR or LFMR signals emitted by the substance; and calculating the concentration of the substance in the sample. | 10-31-2013 |
20150077111 | METHOD AND APPARATUS USABLE FOR MINING AND MINERAL EXPLORATION - A method for mineral analysis of a sample based on detection of NQR and/or NMR signals from a particular substance within a sample includes: setting a frequency of RF pulses to be approximately equal to one of the NQR or NMR frequencies of the substance; setting a set of parameters of the RF pulses to be optimal for the substance; setting a set of receiving parameters to be optimal for the substance; tuning the probe to maximum sensitivity for the signals detected at predetermined frequency and/or to maximum power transfer efficiency for RF pulses transmitted with the probe; transmitting the RF pulses with the probe at said optimal level during a transmitting period to irradiate the sample and excite an NQR or NMR signal in the substance, if present; detecting and processing NQR or NMR signals emitted by the substance; and calculating the concentration of the substance in the sample. | 03-19-2015 |
20160059623 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING ROLLING STOCK WHEELS - An exemplary system and method for analyzing rolling stock wheels which helps allow a wheel to be analyzed at speed, reducing any need for manual inspections or other related delays. An exemplary system may include one or more high-speed cameras to capture images of the rolling stock wheel(s) at speed. The images may include one or more markers to assist in analyzing various parameters of the rolling stock wheel. | 03-03-2016 |
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20100153665 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING DELETION OF DATA - One embodiment is directed to the deletion of content units from a storage system. When a content unit is deleted, a reflection may be created and stored on the storage system. The reflection identifies the deleted content unit and may include additional information, such as a portion of the content of the content unit and audit information regarding the deletion of the content unit. | 06-17-2010 |
20100293561 | Methods and apparatus for conversion of content - In one embodiment of the invention, a utility may be installed (e.g., by a system administrator) on a storage system. The utility may read content units on the storage system that are stored in one data format, and convert the content units to a second data format. In one embodiment, in response to a read request for a content unit, a data format in which to return the content unit may be selected and the content unit may be returned in that data format. In another embodiment, mapping information may be created that specifies in which data format a content unit should be returned in response to a request for the content unit. The mapping information may be stored either on the storage system that stores the content unit, the computer requesting access to the content unit, or any other computer or device in the computer system. | 11-18-2010 |
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20130117450 | ARRANGEMENTS AND METHODS FOR ACCESS TO STORED DATA - An access server generates a handshake with storage servers resulting in more rapid access to the stored data, for example, video data, by a user. The handshake also results in load balancing effects. | 05-09-2013 |
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20080276513 | Supply chain label system - A best practice fluid identification system for managing fluids from bulk storage to point of use on products and equipment in residential, commercial and industrial applications where the fluid and product or equipment information travels with the fluid and its dispensing in a protective holder mounted on or near the point of use and also on the dispensing device. | 11-13-2008 |
20080283431 | Grease cartridge management system - A grease cartridge management system having a multi-piece caddy and a chamber mounted thereon in a secured position for inserting grease cartridges therein to protect them from damage in the handling, storage and transportation of grease cartridges from a storage location to the point of use with a grease gun. | 11-20-2008 |
20090281924 | LABEL IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR FLUIDS - A online label identification and management system for fluids is provided that reduces the incidence of improper fluids and lubricants being used on machinery and equipment at the enterprise. | 11-12-2009 |
20090291005 | MANUAL PUMP FOR DISPENSING LUBRICANTS - A manual pump for lubricant fluids having a body capable of mounting a removable color scheme to identify a particular fluid within the drum for managing customized fluid identification labels and attendant documents for accurately and uniquely identifying fluids for an advanced fluid management system in which the pump attaches to drums and containers for moving lubricants from bulk storage, to intermediate container or to the point of application on plant equipment and machinery in residential commercial or industrial applications. | 11-26-2009 |
20100147629 | FITTING COVER - A lubricant fitting cover for a zerk having a substantially planar body with a first side and a second side, the first side is capable of being removeably secured to the head of a grease fitting, the second side includes an indicator for providing information about the type of lubricant to be injected through the grease fitting. | 06-17-2010 |
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20090317857 | Transformation of Algal Cells - Exemplary methods include a method for transforming an algal cell by preparing a transformation construct, preparing a particle for bombarding the algal cell, adhering the transformation construct to the particle, bombarding the algal cell with the particle, and growing the algal cell into a colony. The transformation construct is replicated within a nuclear genome of the algal cell and the growing of the algal cell is in a nutrient medium. Another exemplary method may include a method for genetically modifying an algal cell, by adding nucleic acid to the algal cell while the algal cell is suspended in a solution of low conductivity, introducing the nucleic acid into the algal cell by application of an electrical pulse resulting in a transformed algal cell, and selecting a colony that includes the transformed algal cell. | 12-24-2009 |
20090317904 | VCP-Based Vectors for Algal Cell Transformation - Provided herein are exemplary vectors for transforming algal cells. In exemplary embodiments, the vector comprises a Violaxanthin-chlorophyll a binding protein (Vcp) promoter driving expression of an antibiotic resistance gene in an algal cell. Embodiments of the invention may be used to introduce a gene (or genes) into the alga | 12-24-2009 |
20100210832 | BIDIRECTIONAL PROMOTERS IN NANNOCHLOROPSIS - Exemplary embodiments provided herein include novel promoters isolated from the microalgae, Nannochloropsis. These promoters drive gene expression in a bidirectional manner, and are especially useful for the genetic manipulation of Nannochloropsis and other organisms. The inventors herein successfully used these promoters (in both parallel and antiparallel orientations with respect to a Sh ble gene cassette) to impart zeocine-resistance to Nannochloropsis. | 08-19-2010 |
20100330643 | Cyanobacterial Isolates Having Auto-Flocculation and Settling Properties - Provided herein are exemplary methods for production of biomass with a cyanobacterial isolate having auto-flocculation properties. One exemplary method includes isolating a cyanobacterial strain having a 16S ribosomal RNA sequence corresponding to SEQ. ID. NO. 1 herein, inoculating an algae cultivation system with the cyanobacterial strain, growing the cyanobacterial strain, and harvesting the biomass produced by the cyanobacterial strain. According to a further method, the harvesting of the biomass comprises ceasing agitation of the algae cultivation system, and pooling a slurry of the biomass produced by the cyanobacterial strain. In a further method, the harvesting of the biomass may comprise ceasing agitation within the algae cultivation system and/or allowing the biomass produced by the cyanobacterial strain to settle to near or at a bottom of the algae cultivation system. Also provided herein are exemplary cyanobacterial strains having flocculation properties for production of a biomass. | 12-30-2010 |
20110091977 | Homologous Recombination in an Algal Nuclear Genome - Exemplary transformation methods are provided for introducing deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) into the nucleus of an algal cell. A transformation construct may be prepared, with the transformation construct having a first sequence of DNA similar to a corresponding first sequence of nuclear DNA, a second sequence of DNA similar to a corresponding second sequence of the nuclear DNA, and a sequence of DNA of interest inserted between the first and second sequences of DNA of the transformation construct. A target sequence of DNA inserted between the first and second corresponding sequences of the nuclear DNA may be transformed, resulting in replacement of the target sequence of DNA with the sequence of DNA of interest. Also provided are exemplary transformation constructs, with some transformation constructs having a first sequence of DNA similar to a corresponding first sequence of nuclear DNA of an algal cell, a second sequence of DNA similar to a corresponding second sequence of nuclear DNA of the algal cell, and a sequence of DNA of interest inserted between the first and second sequences of the transformation construct. | 04-21-2011 |
20120107801 | HIGH-EFFICIENCY HOMOLOGOUS RECOMBINATION IN THE OIL-PRODUCING ALGA, NANNOCHLOROPSIS - Transformation methods are provided for introducing deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) into the nucleus of an algal cell. A transformation construct may be prepared, with the transformation construct having a first sequence of DNA similar to a corresponding first sequence of nuclear DNA, a second sequence of DNA similar to a corresponding second sequence of the nuclear DNA, and a sequence of DNA inserted between the first and second sequences of DNA of the transformation construct. A target sequence of DNA inserted between the first and second corresponding sequences of the nuclear DNA may be transformed, resulting result in replacement of the target sequence of DNA with the sequence of DNA of interest. | 05-03-2012 |
20120190115 | Genes for Enhanced Lipid Metabolism for Accumulation of Lipids - Provided herein are exemplary genes, constructs and methods for the formation of triacylglycerols (TAGs). The exemplary genes include a phosphatic acid phosphohydrolase (PA Hydrolase) gene, a diacylglycerol o-acyltransferase (DAGAT2A) gene, and a phospholipid:diacylglycerol acyltransferase (LROI) gene. | 07-26-2012 |
20120208279 | Transformation of Algal Cells - Exemplary methods include a method for transforming an algal cell by preparing a transformation construct, preparing a particle for bombarding the algal cell, adhering the transformation construct to the particle, bombarding the algal cell with the particle, and growing the algal cell into a colony. The transformation construct is replicated within a nuclear genome of the algal cell and the growing of the algal cell is in a nutrient medium. Another exemplary method may include a method for genetically modifying an algal cell, by adding nucleic acid to the algal cell while the algal cell is suspended in a solution of low conductivity, introducing the nucleic acid into the algal cell by application of an electrical pulse resulting in a transformed algal cell, and selecting a colony that includes the transformed algal cell. | 08-16-2012 |
20120277417 | ALGAL DESATURASES - Provided herein are exemplary isolated nucleotide sequences encoding polypeptides having desaturase activity, which utilize fatty acids as substrates. | 11-01-2012 |
20120277418 | Algal Elongases - Provided herein are exemplary isolated nucleotide sequences encoding polypeptides having elongase activity, which utilize fatty acids as substrates. | 11-01-2012 |
20130078716 | VCP-Based Vectors for Algal Cell Transformation - Provided herein are exemplary vectors for transforming algal cells. In exemplary embodiments, the vector comprises a Violaxanthin-chlorophyll a binding protein (Vcp) promoter driving expression of an antibiotic resistance gene in an algal cell. Embodiments of the invention may be used to introduce a gene (or genes) into the alga | 03-28-2013 |
20130131330 | BIDIRECTIONAL PROMOTERS IN NANNOCHLOROPSIS - Exemplary embodiments provided herein include novel promoters isolated from the microalgae, | 05-23-2013 |
20130281683 | ALGAL DESATURASES - Provided herein are exemplary isolated nucleotide sequences encoding polypeptides having desaturase activity, which utilize fatty acids as substrates. | 10-24-2013 |
20130289262 | ACP Promoter - Isolated nucleotide sequences encoding a promoter of the Acyl Carrier Protein (“ACP”). | 10-31-2013 |
20150093830 | TRANSFORMATION OF ALGAL CELLS - Exemplary methods include a method for transforming an algal cell by preparing a transformation construct, preparing a particle for bombarding the algal cell, adhering the transformation construct to the particle, bombarding the algal cell with the particle, and growing the algal cell into a colony. The transformation construct is replicated within a nuclear genome of the algal cell and the growing of the algal cell is in a nutrient medium. Another exemplary method may include a method for genetically modifying an algal cell, by adding nucleic acid to the algal cell while the algal cell is suspended in a solution of low conductivity, introducing the nucleic acid into the algal cell by application of an electrical pulse resulting in a transformed algal cell, and selecting a colony that includes the transformed algal cell. | 04-02-2015 |
20150104875 | ALGAL ELONGASE 6 - Provided herein are exemplary isolated nucleotide sequences encoding polypeptides having elongase activity, which utilize fatty acids as substrates. | 04-16-2015 |
20160053273 | ALGAL ELONGASE 6 - Provided herein are exemplary isolated nucleotide sequences encoding polypeptides having elongase activity, which utilize fatty acids as substrates. | 02-25-2016 |
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20120312942 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A SUPPORTED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN - A system and method for a supported architectural design. A plurality of primary supports configured to couple with one or more architectural structures. A plurality of flexible fins, where at least one of the plurality of flexible fins includes an inner edge and an outer edge, where the inner edge includes a plurality of attachment points. A plurality of secondary supports configured to couple with the plurality of primary supports, where at least one of the secondary supports includes a plurality of fin slots configured to couple with the plurality of attachment points. | 12-13-2012 |
20130306810 | SUPPORTED ARCHITECTURAL STRUCTURE - A supported architectural structure is presented. A plurality of primary supports configured to couple with one or more architectural structures. A plurality of flexible fins, where at least one of the plurality of flexible fins includes an inner edge and an outer edge, where the inner edge includes a plurality of attachment points. A plurality of secondary supports configured to couple with the plurality of primary supports, where at least one of the secondary supports includes a plurality of fin slots configured to couple with the plurality of attachment points. | 11-21-2013 |
20140166836 | Suspended Architectural Structure - A suspended architectural structure includes a plurality of fin support members configured to couple with one or more architectural structures, e.g. ceiling structure. A plurality of flexible fins, with each flexible fin including a plurality of attachment points that is configured to be coupled to the plurality of fin support members. The plurality of fin support members includes a rib frame and a plurality of lateral rib members. The flexible fins are coupled to the ribs by the attachment points using removable pins. | 06-19-2014 |
20140202105 | System and Method for a Supported Architectural Design - A supported architectural structure is presented. A plurality of primary supports configured to couple with one or more architectural structures. A plurality of flexible fins, where at least one of the plurality of flexible fins includes an inner edge and an outer edge, where the inner edge includes a plurality of attachment points. A plurality of secondary supports configured to couple with the plurality of primary supports, where at least one of the secondary supports includes a plurality of fin slots configured to couple with the plurality of attachment points. | 07-24-2014 |