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20120129270 | VESICULAR SYSTEM AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed is a vesicular system comprising a surface with a vesicle immobilized thereon. The immobilized vesicle has a circumferential membrane of an amphiphilic polymer. The vesicle is coupled to a surface by means of a molecule with a non-polar moiety. The non-polar moiety comprises a main chain of 3 to about 30 carbon atoms and 0 to about 12 heteroatoms selected from Si, O, S, and Se. The molecule with the non-polar moiety is coupled to the surface via a covalent or non-covalent bond. A portion of the non-polar moiety is integrated in the circumferential membrane. | 05-24-2012 |
20130316008 | MULTICOMPARTMENTALIZED VESICULAR STRUCTURE AND A METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME - The present invention provides a method for forming a multicompartmentalized vesicular structure comprising an outer block copolymer vesicle and at least one inner block copolymer vesicle, wherein the at least one inner block copolymer vesicle is encapsulated inside the outer block copolymer vesicle. The method comprises forming the at least one inner block copolymer vesicle by any method and adding block copolymers dissolved in a suitable solvent to a dispersion of the at least one inner block copolymer vesicle in an aqueous buffer under conditions that allow the block copolymers to form the outer block copolymer vesicle and encapsulate the at least one inner block copolymer vesicle. A multicompartmentalized vesicular structure and its uses are also provided. | 11-28-2013 |
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20160109434 | SOLID SUPPORTED ARTIFICIAL CELL MEMBRANE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an artificial cell membrane system comprising at least one membrane protein carrier associated with at least one membrane protein, wherein the at least one membrane protein carrier comprises or consists of a polymeric vesicle or a polymeric planar structure, and a solid support freely suspended in a fluid medium, wherein the at least one membrane protein carrier is attached to a surface of the solid support. A method of forming the artificial cell membrane system, and use of the artificial cell membrane system as a reagent are also provided. | 04-21-2016 |
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20090018557 | Multi-axis connection and methods for internal spinal stabilizers - A multi-axis connection for transferring load from the vertebrae of a patient to a plate extending from one vertebra to another vertebra when the plate is affixed to the respective vertebrae by screwing screws into the bodies of the vertebrae. The screws extend through holes in the plate at the level of the respective vertebrae, each screw being oriented at any one of a plurality of angles relative to the plate so as to effectively transfer load. The threaded shank of each screw is screwed into the vertebral body and the head of each screw is positioned in the central portion of the hole, the hole being defined by an aperture, an opening through which the shank of the screw extends, and the central portion between the aperture and the opening. The diameter of the head of the screw is larger than the diameter of the aperture of the hole in the plate and the head is provided with a screw thread that engages the smaller diameter aperture of the hole to pull the head of the screw into the central portion of the hole when the screw is rotated relative to the plate, the head of the screw being retained within the hole by the smaller diameter aperture and the opening of the hole. | 01-15-2009 |
20090259254 | Apparatus ans method for aligning and/or stabilizing the spine - Apparatus for use in stabilizing and/or aligning the spinal column. The apparatus utilizes hooks and rods to effectively transfer load from the vertebrae to the apparatus regardless of the angle and the height of the pedicular screws. The screws are retained to a screw cap that includes a hook forming a cradle for receiving the rod therein and a bore to which an extension is releasably secured. The extension includes a plurality of notches forming a ladder, each notch being formed so as to releasably retain the rod to the notch so that the rod can be moved down the ladder until it is positioned in the cradle of the screw cap, after which the extension is removed from the screw cap and a set screw is utilized to secure the rod in the cradle. The apparatus is also configured for transverse spinal fixation with rods that extend across the vertebral body to which longitudinal rods are affixed. | 10-15-2009 |
20110245877 | Rod and plate system for incremental reduction of the spine - Apparatus for use in stabilizing and/or aligning the spinal column utilizes hooks and rods to effectively transfer load from the vertebrae to the apparatus regardless of the angle and the height of the pedicular screws. A screw cap formed of a base having a bore therethrough for receiving the head of the screw, an upright riser formed thereon that is laterally offset from the bore, and a surface for engaging the rod or plate of the stabilizer enables the apparatus to be used for stabilizing and/or aligning vertebral bodies that are out of alignment, of different shape or size, and/or pathology. The apparatus is implanted in a series of steps that are quickly and conveniently performed in the surgical stage and with minimal application of force to align the vertebral bodies, decreasing the likelihood of damaging the nerves populating the surgical stage. | 10-06-2011 |
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20140132224 | Interrupting the Charging Status of a Rechargeable Battery - Interrupting the charging status of a rechargeable battery comprises providing a timer operable electrical extension cord. The extension cord comprises a conducting cable or media capable of transmitting electric current providing desired extended operative connection between at least a power input connector to a power source or one or more electrical sockets at one end of the conducting media and a power output connector at other end of the conducting media to any intermittently operable or charge dependent electrically operable unit. The extension cord includes a timer for continuously tracking the desired time duration for which the switch is to be either in an on state or in an off state. The timer cooperates with a controller to trigger a corresponding change in a switching state of the extension cord. | 05-15-2014 |
20150142114 | Intervertebral Disk Cage and Stabilizer - A middle-expanded, removable intervertebral disk cage and stabilizer for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae and a method for intervertebral disk stabilization in which adjacent vertebrae are spread and a portion of the intervertebral disk is removed from between the adjacent vertebrae. | 05-21-2015 |
20150320569 | Enhanced Artificial Disk - An enhanced artificial disk for stabilizing a pair of adjacent vertebrae. The enhanced artificial disk include a disk and a stabilizer. The stabilizer includes a substantially keyhole shaped opening for receiving a stabilizer screw. By facilitating movement of the stabilizer screw within the opening, the enhanced artificial disk is capable of exhibiting a normal range of motion associated with a healthy disk while limiting any abnormal range of motion. | 11-12-2015 |
20150325734 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS WITH INTERMITTENT AND CONTINUOUS RECYCLING OF LIGHT - The one or more embodiments of the present invention propose a novel photovoltaic system. The system can include a housing and at least one layer of photovoltaic panels inside the housing. Photovoltaic cells can be arranged on the panel. Light is reflected in many ways and recycled within the housing either continuously or intermittently. This can reduce the loss of light energy back into the atmosphere due to reflections from the panel and can also improve the working efficiency of the photovoltaic cells by creating multiple passes for the light either continuously or intermittently. | 11-12-2015 |
20160067053 | Enhanced Artificial Disk - An enhanced artificial disk for stabilizing a pair of adjacent vertebrae. The enhanced artificial disk include a disk and a stabilizer. The stabilizer includes a substantially keyhole shaped opening for receiving a protrusion. By facilitating movement of the protrusion within the opening, the enhanced artificial disk is capable of exhibiting a normal range of motion associated with a healthy disk while limiting any abnormal range of motion. | 03-10-2016 |
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20120260622 | REHEAT BURNER INJECTION SYSTEM - A burner, such as for a secondary combustion chamber of a gas turbine with sequential combustion having first and second combustion chambers, includes an injection device for introducing at least one gaseous fuel into the burner. The injection device has at least one body which is arranged in the burner with at least one nozzle for introducing the gaseous fuel into the burner. The body is configured as a streamlined body which has a streamlined cross-sectional profile and which extends with a longitudinal direction perpendicularly or at an inclination to a main flow direction prevailing in the burner. The at least one nozzle has its outlet orifice at or in a trailing edge of the streamlined body. The body has two lateral surfaces substantially parallel to the main flow direction. At least one vortex generator is located on at least one lateral surface upstream of the at least one nozzle. | 10-18-2012 |
20120272659 | REHEAT BURNER INJECTION SYSTEM - The disclosure relates to a burner for a combustion chamber of a gas turbine, with an injection device for the introduction of at least one gaseous and/or liquid fuel into the burner, wherein the injection device has at least one body which is arranged in the burner with at least one nozzle for introducing the at least one fuel into the burner, the at least one body being configured as a streamlined body which has a streamlined cross-sectional profile and which extends with a longitudinal direction perpendicularly or at an inclination to a main flow direction prevailing in the burner. The at least one nozzle has its outlet orifice at or in a trailing edge of the streamlined body, and with reference to a central plane of the streamlined body, the trailing edge is provided with at least two lobes extending in opposite transverse directions. | 11-01-2012 |
20120285172 | PREMIXED BURNER FOR A GAS TURBINE COMBUSTOR - The disclosure relates to a burner for a single combustion chamber or first combustion chamber of a gas turbine, with an injection device for the introduction of at least one gaseous and/or liquid fuel into the burner, wherein the injection device has at least one body which is arranged in the burner with at least one nozzle for introducing the at least one fuel into the burner, wherein the at least one body is located in a first section of the burner with a first cross-sectional area at a leading edge of the at least one body with reference to a main flow direction prevailing in the burner, wherein downstream of said body a mixing zone is located with a second cross-sectional area, and at and/or downstream of said body the cross-sectional area is reduced, such that the first cross-sectional area is larger than the second cross-sectional area. | 11-15-2012 |
20120297777 | REHEAT BURNER INJECTION SYSTEM WITH FUEL LANCES - The disclosure relates to a burner such as for a secondary combustion chamber of a gas turbine with sequential combustion having a first and a second combustion chamber, with an injection device for introduction of at least one gaseous and/or liquid fuel into the burner. The injection device has at least one body which is arranged in the burner with at least one nozzle for introducing the at least one gaseous fuel into the burner, the at least one body being configured as a streamlined body which has a streamlined cross-sectional profile and which extends with a longitudinal direction perpendicularly or at an inclination to a main flow direction prevailing in the burner. At least one nozzle has its outlet orifice downstream of a trailing edge of the streamlined body. | 11-29-2012 |
20120324863 | COOLING SCHEME FOR AN INCREASED GAS TURBINE EFFICIENCY - A burner for a combustion chamber of a turbine, with an injection device for the introduction of at least one gaseous and/or liquid fuel into the burner is proposed. The injection device has at least one body arranged in the burner with at least two nozzles for introducing the at least one fuel into the burner, the body being configured with a streamlined cross-sectional profile which extends with a longitudinal direction perpendicularly or at an inclination to a main flow direction prevailing in the burner. The carrier air plenum is provided with holes such that carrier air exiting through the holes impinges an inner side of a leading edge portion of the body. | 12-27-2012 |
20130091852 | OPERATING METHOD FOR HYDROGEN/NATURAL GAS BLENDS WITHIN A REHEAT GAS TURBINE - A gas turbine is operated using a varying blend of a first fuel, preferably natural gas, and a second fuel that is hydrogen. The hydrogen concentration is varied depending on operating conditions in order to reduce emissions of CO and NOx, and/or to mitigate LBO. The fuel mixture is varied using a controller based on a combination of factors in a modular operation concept to address different issues according to relevant load limitations. A method of operating a gas turbine according to this modular operational concept is also provided. | 04-18-2013 |