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20100240117 | THREE DIMENSIONAL FABRICATION OF BIOCOMPATIBLE STRUCTURES IN ANATOMICAL SHAPES AND DIMENSIONS FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING AND ORGAN REPLACEMENT - Methods and apparatuses involving biocompatible structures for tissue engineering and organ replacement and, more specifically, biocompatible structures formed by three-dimensional fabrication, are described. In some embodiments, the biocompatible structures are scaffolds for cells that can be used as tissue engineering templates and/or as artificial organs. The structures may be three-dimensional and can mimic the shapes and dimensions of tissues and/or organs, including the microarchitecture and porosities of the tissues and organs. Pores in the structure may allow delivery of molecules across the structure, and may facilitate cell migration and/or generation of connective tissue between the structure and its host environment. Structures of the invention can be implanted into a mammal and/or may be used ex vivo as bioartificial assist devices. | 09-23-2010 |
20100248245 | INTEGRATED APPARATUS FOR CONDUCTING AND MONITORING CHEMICAL REACTIONS - Apparatus for conducting and monitoring chemical reactions comprises a base and a thermal cycler mounted on the base. A plurality of heat-conducting receptacles are mounted on the thermal cycler and in heat-communication therewith. Each receptacle comprises an opaque body defining a bore having an open end, a first window, and a second window. A cartridge is removably mounted on the receptacles. The cartridge comprises a plurality of light-transmitting reaction vessels, and conduits connected to the reaction vessels for processing and transferring fluid. The reaction vessels are received in the bores of the receptacles through the open ends of the bores. A light emitter is mounted on the base for illuminating the reaction vessels through the first windows of the reaction vessels. A light detector is mounted on the base for selectively receiving and detecting light emitted from the reaction vessels through the second windows of the receptacles. | 09-30-2010 |
20110129924 | Porous Polymeric Articles - Porous polymeric articles, and more specifically, porous polymeric articles for tissue engineering and organ replacement, are described. In some embodiments, methods described herein include use of a polymer-solvent system (e.g., phase inversion) to generate porosity in a structure. The process may include formation of a structure precursor material including a first crosslinkable component and a second component that can be precipitated in a precipitation medium. The structure precursor material may be shaped into a three-dimensional shape by a suitable technique such as three-dimensional printing. Upon shaping of the structure precursor material, at least a portion of the first component may be crosslinked. The structure may then be contacted with a precipitation medium to remove the precursor solvent from the structure, which can cause the second polymer component to precipitate and form a porous structure containing a network of uniform pores. In some embodiments, the porous structure is constructed and arranged for use as a template for ultrafiltration, cell growth, and/or for forming complex, biomimetic, porous biohybrid organs, where living cells can be immobilized and perform their normal physiological functions. | 06-02-2011 |
20120184940 | BIOARTIFICIAL KIDNEYS - The present invention generally relates to improved bioartificial kidneys (BAKs), and in certain embodiments to improved bioartificial kidneys that are portable and/or wearable by a user. In some embodiments, the BAKs may comprise an ultrafiltration unit and a reabsorption unit. The reabsorption unit may contain a reabsorption membrane having a layer of renal proximal tubule cells disposed thereon, where the renal proximal tubule cells selectively allow solutes to pass through the reabsorption membrane. In some embodiments, at least the reabsorption unit may be configured as a substantially flat-plate filtration device, which can impart advantageous properties such as improved maintenance of the renal proximal tubule cell layer, more facile monitoring of the renal proximal tubule cell layer as well as enhanced profile for wearability. | 07-19-2012 |
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20130003258 | SUPERHYDROPHILIC AND WATER-CAPTURING SURFACES - A coated substrate includes a substrate and a coating containing a water insoluble polymer and a water soluble polymer, the two polymers, due to different water affinity, forming a nanosegregant on the substrate. Also disclosed are a method of preparing the above-described coated substrate and the use of this coated substrate in a solid-state supercapacitor. | 01-03-2013 |
20130102084 | Methods of forming graphene by graphite exfoliation - Methods of forming graphene by graphite exfoliation, wherein the methods include: providing a graphite sample having atomic layers of carbon; introducing a salt and a solvent into the space between the atomic layers; expanding the space between the atomic layers using organic molecules and ions from the solvent and the salt; and separating the atomic layers using a driving force to form one or more sheets of graphene; the graphene produced by the methods can be used to form solar cells, to perform DNA analysis, and for other electrical, optical and biological applications. | 04-25-2013 |
20140027299 | Process for forming expanded hexagonal layered minerals and derivatives using electrochemical charging - Processes for forming expanded hexagonal layered minerals (HLMs) and derivatives thereof using electrochemical charging are disclosed. The process includes employing HLM rocks ( | 01-30-2014 |
20140087191 | Method of Transferring Thin Films - The present invention discloses a method for transferring a thin film from a first substrate to a second substrate comprising the steps of: providing a transfer structure and a thin film provided on a surface of a first substrate, the transfer structure comprising a support layer and a film contact layer, wherein the transfer structure contacts the thin film; removing the first substrate to obtain the transfer structure with the thin film in contact with the film contact layer; contacting the transfer structure obtained with a surface of a second substrate; and removing the film contact layer, thereby transferring the thin film onto the surface of the second substrate. | 03-27-2014 |
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20150119581 | POROUS MAGNETIC GRAPHENE OXIDE - A method of preparing a porous graphene oxide material. The method includes the steps of: (1) preparing graphene oxide sheets from graphite at 40 to 170° C.; (2) providing a graphene oxide suspension containing the graphene oxide sheets; (3) heating the graphene oxide suspension with a base at 25 to 300° C. for 0.1 to 48 hours to obtain base-treated graphene oxide sheets; and (4) heating a mixture of the base-treated graphene oxide sheets and an acid at 25 to 300° C. for 0.1 to 48 hours to yield the porous graphene oxide material. Also disclosed are novel porous graphene oxide materials and methods of using these materials as catalysts. | 04-30-2015 |
20150136737 | METHODS OF GROWING UNIFORM, LARGE-SCALE, MULTILAYER GRAPHENE FILM - Methods of growing a multilayer graphene film ( | 05-21-2015 |
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20090067528 | LINK-ADAPTATION SYSTEM IN MIMO-OFDM SYSTEM, AND METHOD THEREFOR - A system for link adaptation in a MIMO-OFDM system. In this system, the V-BLAST processor ( | 03-12-2009 |
20120218925 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD, WIRELESS TRANSMITTER AND WIRELESS RECEIVER - A wireless communication method by which unnecessary retransmission request is suppressed and feedback information is reduced at the same time in a MIMO communication system. The wireless communication method is provided for transmitting signals by using a plurality of antennas, and has a step of applicably selecting the group configuration of the antennas, and a step of adding data to be used for error detection to a signal to be transmitted by using the antennas, by following the results of the selection. | 08-30-2012 |
20120230257 | RETRANSMISSION METHOD AND TRANSMITTER - An automatic retransmission request control system in an OFDM-MIMO communication system includes a retransmission mode selection part which selects a retransmission mode from among (a) a mode in which to transmit the data, which are to be retransmitted, via the same antenna as in the previous transmission, while transmitting, at the same time, new data by use of an antenna via which no data retransmission is requested; (b) a mode in which to transmit the data, which are to be retransmitted, via an antenna via which no retransmission is requested, while transmitting new data via another antenna at the same time; (c) a mode in which to use STBC to retransmit the data via an antenna via which no retransmission is requested; and (d) a mode in which to use STBC to retransmit the data via all the available antennas. | 09-13-2012 |
20120263250 | RETRANSMISSION METHOD, TRANSMITTER, AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An automatic retransmission request control system in an OFDM-MIMO communication system includes a retransmission mode selection part which selects a retransmission mode from among (a) a mode in which to transmit the data, which are to be retransmitted, via the same antenna as in the previous transmission, while transmitting, at the same time, new data by use of an antenna via which no data retransmission is requested; (b) a mode in which to transmit the data, which are to be retransmitted, via an antenna via which no retransmission is requested, while transmitting new data via another antenna at the same time; (c) a mode in which to use STBC to retransmit the data via an antenna via which no retransmission is requested; and (d) a mode in which to use STBC to retransmit the data via all the available antennas. | 10-18-2012 |
20120287775 | AUTOMATIC RETRANSMISSION REQUEST CONTROL SYSTEM AND RETRANSMISSION METHOD IN MIMO-OFDM SYSTEM - An automatic retransmission request control system in an OFDM-MIMO communication system includes a retransmission mode selection part which selects a retransmission mode from among (a) a mode in which to transmit the data which are to be retransmitted, via the same antenna as in the previous transmission, while transmitting, at the same time, new data by use of an antenna via which no data retransmission is requested; (b) a mode in which to transmit the data, which are to be retransmitted, via an antenna via which no retransmission is requested, while transmitting new data via another antenna at the same time; (c) a mode in which to use STBC to retransmit the data via an antenna via which no retransmission is requested; and (d) a mode in which to use STBC to retransmit the data via all the available antennas. | 11-15-2012 |
20130279618 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD, WIRELESS TRANSMITTER AND WIRELESS RECEIVER - A wireless communication method by which unnecessary retransmission request is suppressed and feedback information is reduced at the same time in a MIMO communication system. The wireless communication method is provided for transmitting signals by using a plurality of antennas, and has a step of applicably selecting the group configuration of the antennas, and a step of adding data to be used for error detection to a signal to be transmitted by using the antennas, by following the results of the selection. | 10-24-2013 |
20140362679 | AUTOMATIC RETRANSMISSION IN COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS - Automatic retransmission in communications systems. An embodiment includes retransmitting data. A cyclic redundancy check (CRC) is executed on a portion of data received as part of a data stream at a receiver antenna. Feedback information of acknowledgment (ACK) or negative acknowledgement (NACK) for the portion of data is determined based on a result of the CRC. It is identified that the portion of data is to be retransmitted based on the feedback information indicating a NACK with respect to the portion of data. A retransmission mode is selected for the portion of data based on desired characteristics of the data stream, including a first mode that retransmits the portion of data on at least a first transmitter antenna while transmitting new data on at least a second transmitter antenna; and a second mode that retransmits the portion of data simultaneously on at least the first and second transmitter antennas. | 12-11-2014 |
20140362945 | AUTOMATIC RETRANSMISSION IN COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS - Automatic retransmission in communications systems. In one embodiment, a portion of data is identified to be retransmitted based on feedback information indicating a negative acknowledgement (NACK) during a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) on a previous transmission of the portion of data. A retransmission mode is selected for the portion of data, from at least a first mode that retransmits the portion of data on at least a first transmitter antenna while transmitting new data on at least a second transmitter antenna, based on first desired transmission characteristics; and a second mode that retransmits the portion of data simultaneously on at least the first and second transmitter antennas, based on second desired transmission characteristics. | 12-11-2014 |
20150304072 | Automatic Retransmission in Communications Systems - Automatic retransmission in communications systems. In one embodiment, a portion of data is identified to be retransmitted based on feedback information indicating a negative acknowledgement (NACK) during a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) on a previous transmission of the portion of data. A retransmission mode is selected for the portion of data, from at least a first mode that retransmits the portion of data on at least a first transmitter antenna while transmitting new data on at least a second transmitter antenna, based on first desired transmission characteristics; and a second mode that retransmits the portion of data simultaneously on at least the first and second transmitter antennas, based on second desired transmission characteristics. | 10-22-2015 |
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20100325169 | Representing Markup Language Document Data in a Searchable Format in a Database System - Systems, methods, computer program product embodiments for representing markup language document data in a searchable format in a database system are provided. An embodiment includes parsing a markup language document into a data stream, the data stream including a plurality of fields in a predefined format having a symbol table for at least one field of the data stream, and optimized field size based on a maximum value of data within each field, and storing the data stream in data storage. | 12-23-2010 |
20110131200 | COMPLEX PATH-BASED QUERY EXECUTION - Systems, methods, computer program product embodiments are provided for executing a function in a path-based query when extracting data from a markup language document for return as a relational table, the markup language document organized hierarchically into nodes. An embodiment includes receiving a path-based query including a complex row pattern and column definition, forming multiple sets of nodes based on a simplified row pattern and column definition, determining ancestor-descendent pairings for the nodes in the column definition set, and utilizing the ancestor-descendent pairings with the simplified row pattern to return a relational table satisfying the complex path-based query. An embodiment further includes extensible markup language (XML) as the markup language, and an XPath query expression as the complex path-based query. | 06-02-2011 |
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20100228058 | CYCLISATION PROCESS OF FORMING A MULTIPLE RING COMPOUND - The present invention relates to a cyclisation process of forming a multiple ring compound from an isoprenoid compound. The cyclisation process involves reacting the isoprenoid compound with an acetal initiator under conditions sufficient to form the multiple ring compound. The isoprenoid compound is contacted with an initiator an optionally with a catalyst. Cyclisation occurs by reaction of the initiator with the isoprenoid compound. Cyclic acetal compounds wherein the acetal forms part of 6-membered unsaturated ring are also defined. | 09-09-2010 |
20110269972 | NOVEL TRICYCLIC CHIRAL COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE IN ASYMMETRIC CATALYSIS - The present invention relates to a compound of general Formula (XX), its formation and its use in asymmetric catalysis. In Formula (XX) R and R | 11-03-2011 |
20120088916 | OCTAHYDRO BIQUINOLINE COMPOUND - The present invention relates to an octahydro biquinoline compound. Provided is also a method of separating the octahydro biquinoline compound into enantiomers. The octahydro biquinoline compound is of the general formula (V): In formula (V) R | 04-12-2012 |
20130046090 | CYCLISATION PROCESS OF FORMING A MULTIPLE RING COMPOUND - The present invention relates to a cyclisation process of forming a multiple ring compound from an isoprenoid compound. The cyclisation process involves reacting the isoprenoid compound with an acetal initiator under conditions sufficient to form the multiple ring compound. The isoprenoid compound is contacted with an initiator and optionally with a catalyst. Cyclisation occurs by reaction of the initiator with the isoprenoid compound. Cyclic aceta compounds wherein the acetal forms part of 6-membered unsaturated ring are also defined. | 02-21-2013 |
20130165682 | METHOD FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF AN AMINO ACETAL - The present invention relates to a method for the synthesis of an α amino acetal, comprising (i) oxidizing a tertiary amine in the presence of a copper catalyst, at least one oxidant and a solvent, or (ii) reacting a secondary amine and an aliphatic aldehyde in the presence of a copper catalyst, at least one oxidant and a solvent. | 06-27-2013 |
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20130168355 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TMAH ETCHING - Methods and apparatus for etching materials using tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH) are described. The methods may involve including an additive when applying the TMAH to the material to be etched. The additive may be a gas, and in in some situations may be clean dry air. The clean dry air may be provided with the TMAH to minimize or prevent the formation of hillocks in the etched structure. Apparatus for performing the methods are also described. | 07-04-2013 |
20140061823 | MEMBRANE STRUCTURE FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR - A micro-electrochemical sensor contains magnetic compounds inserted within a substrate that exert a magnetic force of attraction on paramagnetic beads held in contact with an electrode. The magnetic compounds can be contained within a fluid that is introduced into a void in the substrate. The electrode can be spaced apart from the magnetic compounds by a dielectric multi-layer membrane. During the fabrication process, different layers within the membrane-electrode structure can be tuned to have compressive or tensile stress so as to maintain structural integrity of the membrane, which is thin compared with the size of the void beneath it. During a process of forming the structure of the sensor, the tensile stress in a TiW adhesion layer can be adjusted to offset a composite net compressive stress associated with the dielectric layers of the membrane. The membrane can also be used in forming both the electrode and the void. | 03-06-2014 |
20140252507 | SELF-SEALING MEMBRANE FOR MEMS DEVICES - Embodiments of the present disclosure are related to MEMS devices having a suspended membrane that are secured to and spaced apart from a substrate with a sealed cavity therebetween. The membrane includes openings with sidewalls that are closed by a dielectric material. In various embodiments, the cavity between the membrane and the substrate is formed by removing a sacrificial layer through the openings. In one or more embodiments, the openings in the membrane are closed by depositing the dielectric material on the sidewalls of the openings and the upper surface of the membrane. | 09-11-2014 |
20140291677 | INTEGRATED MULTI-SENSOR MODULE - A semiconductor-based multi-sensor module integrates miniature temperature, pressure, and humidity sensors onto a single substrate. Pressure and humidity sensors can be implemented as capacitive thin film sensors, while the temperature sensor is implemented as a precision miniature Wheatstone bridge. Such multi-sensor modules can be used as building blocks in application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). Furthermore, the multi-sensor module can be built on top of existing circuitry that can be used to process signals from the sensors. An integrated multi-sensor module that uses differential sensors can measure a variety of localized ambient environmental conditions substantially simultaneously, and with a high level of precision. The multi-sensor module also features an integrated heater that can be used to calibrate or to adjust the sensors, either automatically or as needed. Such a miniature integrated multi-sensor module that features low power consumption can be used in medical monitoring and mobile computing, including smart phone applications. | 10-02-2014 |
20140291829 | ADHESIVE BONDING TECHNIQUE FOR USE WITH CAPACITIVE MICRO-SENSORS - A micro-sensor device that includes a passivation-protected ASIC module and a micro-sensor module bonded to a patterned cap provides protection for signal conditioning circuitry while allowing one or more sensing elements in the micro-sensor module to be exposed to an ambient environment. According to a method of fabricating the micro-sensor device, the patterned cap can be bonded to the micro-sensor module using a planarizing adhesive that is chemically compatible with the sensing elements. In one embodiment, the adhesive material is the same material used for the dielectric active elements, for example, a photo-sensitive polyimide film. | 10-02-2014 |
20140353773 | METHOD FOR FORMING A SUSPENDED MEMBRANE - The present disclosure is directed to a device that includes a substrate and a sensor formed on the substrate. The sensor includes a chamber formed from a plurality of integrated cavities, a membrane above the substrate, the membrane having a plurality of openings, each opening positioned above one of the cavities, and a plurality of diamond shaped anchors positioned between the membrane and the substrate, the anchors positioned between each of the cavities. A center of each opening is also a center of one of the cavities. | 12-04-2014 |
20150210539 | METHOD OF MAKING A SUSPENDED MEMBRANE DEVICE - The present disclosure is directed to a device that includes a substrate and a sensor formed on the substrate. The sensor includes a chamber formed from a plurality of integrated cavities, a membrane above the substrate, the membrane having a plurality of openings, each opening positioned above one of the cavities, and a plurality of diamond shaped anchors positioned between the membrane and the substrate, the anchors positioned between each of the cavities. A center of each opening is also a center of one of the cavities. | 07-30-2015 |
20160041114 | INTEGRATED MULTI-SENSOR MODULE - A semiconductor-based multi-sensor module integrates miniature temperature, pressure, and humidity sensors onto a single substrate. Pressure and humidity sensors can be implemented as capacitive thin film sensors, while the temperature sensor is implemented as a precision miniature Wheatstone bridge. Such multi-sensor modules can be used as building blocks in application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs). Furthermore, the multi-sensor module can be built on top of existing circuitry that can be used to process signals from the sensors. An integrated multi-sensor module that uses differential sensors can measure a variety of localized ambient environmental conditions substantially simultaneously, and with a high level of precision. The multi-sensor module also features an integrated heater that can be used to calibrate or to adjust the sensors, either automatically or as needed. Such a miniature integrated multi-sensor module that features low power consumption can be used in medical monitoring and mobile computing, including smart phone applications. | 02-11-2016 |
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20110116927 | Wind Turbine Blade - The invention relates to a wind turbine blade with at least one control surface and an actuator inside the main body of the wind turbine blade for moving the control surface, wherein the actuator comprises a fluidic muscle, a controller and a pump, and wherein the fluidic muscle is adapted to change in length and width when the pressure of the fluid within the fluidic muscle is varied. | 05-19-2011 |
20120169060 | WIND TURBINE ROTOR BLADE - A wind turbine blade is described, which extends in a spanwise direction from a root end to a tip end and defines an aerodynamic airfoil cross-section between a leading edge and a trailing edge in a chordwise direction transverse to the spanwise direction. The blade has a camber in the chordwise direction and includes a blade body and a moveable flap. The flap is moveable relative to the blade body to vary the camber of the blade. A deformable panel is located between the blade body and the moveable flap. The panel has an undulating profile comprising an alternating succession of ridges and troughs, which each extend in a first direction. The panel is formed of a material having anisotropic intrinsic stiffness with maximum anisotropic intrinsic stiffness being transverse to the first direction. In a preferred embodiment, the deformable panel is corrugated. | 07-05-2012 |
20130224024 | ROTOR BLADE FOR WIND TURBINE WITH MOVABLE CONTROL SURFACE - The invention relates to a wind turbine blade with at least one control surface and an actuator inside the main body of the wind turbine blade for moving the control surface, wherein the actuator comprises a fluidic muscle, a controller and a pump, and wherein the fluidic muscle is adapted to change in length and width when the pressure of the fluid within the fluidic muscle is varied. | 08-29-2013 |
20150231636 | Apparatuses, Systems and Methods for Providing Scalable Thermal Cyclers and Isolating Thermoelectric Devices - In one aspect, a thermal cycler system including a sample block and a thermoelectric device is disclosed. In various embodiments, the sample block has a first surface configured to receive a plurality of reaction vessels and an opposing second surface. In various embodiments the thermoelectric device is operably coupled to the second surface of the sample block. In various embodiments a thermal control unit is provided. In various embodiments the thermal control unit includes a computer processing unit. In various embodiments the thermal control unit includes an electrical current source. In various embodiments the thermal control unit also includes an electrical interface portion configured to connect the thermoelectric device with the electrical current source by way of an electrical cable. In various embodiments the thermal control unit is oriented in a different plane than the sample block and thermoelectric cooler. | 08-20-2015 |
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20100080795 | BIODEGRADABLE THERMOGELLING POLYMER - There is provided a polymer comprising blocks of at least one polyethylene glycol) block, at least one poly(propylene glycol) block and at least one poly(hydroxybutyrate) block. Also provided is a method of making the polymer and a method of using the polymer. | 04-01-2010 |
20130018111 | BIODEGRADABLE AND BIOCOMPATIBLE SHAPE MEMORY POLYMERS - This invention relates to shape memory block copolymers comprising: at least one switching segment having a T | 01-17-2013 |
20130095054 | COPOLYMERS - Described herein are copolymers comprising at least one first water-soluble monomeric unit, at least one second water-soluble monomeric unit, and at least one monomeric unit containing a basic residue. | 04-18-2013 |
20150110772 | CUCURBITURIL-BASED HYDROGELS - The invention provides hydrogel, wherein the hydrogel has a supramolecular cross-linked network obtainable or obtained from the complexation of an aqueous composition including a host, such as cucurbituril, and one or more polymers having suitable guest functionality. One or more polymers in the aqueous composition may have a molecular weight of 50 kDa or more, such as 200 kDa or more. The hydrogel may hold a component, such as a therapeutic compound or a biological molecule. The hydrogels are suitable for use in medicine. | 04-23-2015 |
20150368406 | BIODEGRADABLE AND BIOCOMPATIBLE SHAPE MEMORY POLYMERS - This invention relates to shape memory block copolymers comprising: at least one switching segment having a T | 12-24-2015 |