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Aleksej Makarov, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090017768FREQUENCY ERROR ESTIMATION AND CORRECTION - Counter-clockwise and clockwise quadrant transitions are detected and accumulated with respect to a received complex signal over a certain time period. These transitions may then be compared in order to obtain information indicative of both a magnitude and phase of a carrier frequency error for the received signal. Additionally, zero-crossings of the received complex signal over the same certain time period are detected and accumulated. The accumulated crossings provide information indicative of frequency offset magnitude. The determined magnitude and phase of the frequency error may then be used to adjust a local oscillator frequency to provide for improved receiver performance.01-15-2009

Oleg Makarov, Naperville, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100322382PIN BASE SENSOR FOR HIGH-THROUGHPUT MACROMOLECULAR CRYSTALLOGRAPHY - Sensing methods and a compact, sample holding pin base sensor are provided for detecting if a sample pin is, for example, properly mounted on a goniometer used for automated, high throughput macromolecular crystallography. A first magnet is used for holding a magnetic base; a second magnet is disposed spaced apart from the first magnet. The first magnet and the second magnet have opposite orientation. A Hall-effect switch is located generally centrally between the first magnet and the second magnet. A state of the Hall-effect switch indicates if a sample pin is properly mounted on a mounting member, such as a goniometer.12-23-2010

Sergei Makarov, Chapel Hill, NC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100009348Methods and Constructs for Analyzing Biological Activities of Biological Specimens and Determining States of Organism - This application provides methods of determining biological activities of a biological sample comprising, for example, comparing the profile of transcription factor activities in a cell contacted with the biological sample to a control profile, such as a profile of transcription factor activities in a cell not contacted with the biological sample.01-14-2010

Sergey Makarov, Holden, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090090482NON-INVASIVE REAL-TIME LEVEL SENSING AND FEEDBACK SYSTEM FOR THE PRECISION SAND CASTING PROCESS - A level sensing system and method for determining the level of a conductive material in a casting mold are disclosed, wherein the level sensing system a drive circuit and an inductive component disposed adjacent to the casting mold, and a position of the conductive material in the casting mold may be determined by a change in an electrical characteristic of the drive circuit.04-09-2009
20110291907DROOPY BOWTIE RADIATOR WITH INTEGRATED BALUN - An antenna element and balun are described. The antenna includes a plurality of droopy bowtie antenna elements disposed on dielectric block and a feed point. The balun includes a central member having dielectric slabs symmetrically disposed on external surfaces thereof. At least one end of the balun is provided having a shape such that conductors on the dielectric slabs of the balun can be coupled to the the droopy bowtie antenna elements.12-01-2011

Sergey Makarov, Solon, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100139033Dual Stage Cyclonic Dust Collector - A surface cleaning suction type appliance comprises a housing, an airstream suction source, a cyclone main body, and a dirt cup. The housing includes a main suction opening. The airstream suction source is mounted to the housing and includes a suction airstream inlet and a suction airstream outlet. The suction source selectively establishes and maintains a flow of air from the main suction opening, via the airstream inlet, to the airstream outlet. The cyclone main body is supported by the housing and is in communication with the main suction opening. The cyclone main body has a uniform outer circumference and includes a first stage separator, and a plurality of downstream second stage separators. The lengths of the second stage cyclonic separators are different for any number of adjacent pairs of separators from on pair up to all adjacent pairs of separators. The dirt cup is connected to the cyclone main body. The dirt cup includes a first particle collector and a second particle collector. The first particle collector communicates with the first stage separator for collecting dust particles from the first stage separator. The separate second particle collector communicates with the plurality of second stage separators for collecting dust particles from the second stage separators.06-10-2010

Sergey N. Makarov, Holden, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090096704Non-Cutoff Frequency Selective Surface Ground Plane Antenna Assembly - Described is an apparatus and method for reducing noise in an information bearing signal is provided. A feeding element receives dual-polarized wideband electromagnetic signals. The feeding element is coupled to a Non-Cutoff Frequency Selective Surface ground plane. The Non-Cutoff Frequency Selective Surface ground plane allows for a line-of-sight signal and a surface wave to cancel. The Non-Cutoff Frequency Selective Surface ground plane can be a metal plate with a plurality of corrugations. The corrugations can be concentric rings, each corrugation having a predetermined height and a predetermined spacing from adjacent corrugations.04-16-2009
20100258919SEMICONDUCTOR PATCH ANTENNA - A semiconductor patch antenna for microwave radiation having a wide pin-junction or pn-junction with the depletion region or embodiments having a separating buried oxide (SiO10-14-2010
20110006957METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPACT VOLUMETRIC ANTENNA - A wide-bandwidth antenna (e.g., a rib-dipole antenna) includes a first pole formed by a first conductive member and/or a second pole formed by a second conductive member. The antenna also includes an antenna feed between the first conductive member and the second conductive member. The antenna also includes at least one electrically conductive element including a surface. A portion of the surface is electrically connected to, and extends from, the first conductive member or the second conductive member. The at least one electrically conductive element is capable of conducting a current that generates a magnetic field. The magnetic field lowers a total reactance of the antenna, thereby resulting in enhanced performance of the antenna and more efficient use of volume.01-13-2011
20110267252Non-Cutoff Frequency Selective Surface Ground Plane Antenna Assembly - Described is an apparatus and method for reducing noise in an information bearing signal is provided. A feeding element receives dual-polarized wideband electromagnetic signals. The feeding element is coupled to a Non-Cutoff Frequency Selective Surface ground plane. The Non-Cutoff Frequency Selective Surface ground plane allows for a line-of-sight signal and a surface wave to cancel. The Non-Cutoff Frequency Selective Surface ground plane can be a metal plate with a plurality of corrugations. The corrugations can be concentric rings, each corrugation having a predetermined height and a predetermined spacing from adjacent corrugations.11-03-2011

Patent applications by Sergey N. Makarov, Holden, MA US

Sergey V. Makarov, Solon, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080263817Vacuum Cleaner with Ultraviolet Light Source and Ozone - The present disclosure provides a vacuum cleaner (A) including a nozzle base (C) having a main suction opening (10-30-2008
20080282894CYCLONIC UTILITY VACUUM - A vacuum cleaner including multiple cleaning stages comprises a first cyclonic stage and a second cyclonic stage, which is spaced from the first cyclonic stage. A housing defines a first particle collector that communicates with the first cyclonic stage. The first particle collector includes an opening. A removable lid covers the first particle collector opening. A second particle collector in communication with the second cyclonic stage is removable with the lid. A suction motor is supported by the vacuum cleaner. The suction motor establishes and maintains a flow of air through the vacuum cleaner.11-20-2008
20080289139DUAL STAGE CYCLONIC VACUUM CLEANER - A home cleaning appliance comprises a housing, an airstream suction source, a cyclone main body, and a dirt cup. The housing includes a main suction opening. The airstream suction source is mounted to the housing and includes a suction airstream inlet and a suction airstream outlet. The suction source selectively establishes and maintains a flow of air from the main suction opening, via the airstream inlet, to the airstream outlet. The cyclone main body is supported by the housing and is in communication with the main suction opening. The cyclone main body has a uniform outer circumference and includes a first stage separator, and a plurality of downstream second stage separators. The first stage separator has a longitudinal axis offset from a longitudinal axis of the cyclone main body in order to accommodate the second stage separators. The dirt cup is connected to the cyclone main body. The dirt cup includes a first particle collector and a second particle collector. The first particle collector communicates with the first stage separator for collecting dust particles from the first stage separator. The separate second particle collector communicates with the plurality of second stage separators for collecting dust particles from the second stage separators.11-27-2008
20090031525Dual Stage Cyclone Vacuum Cleaner - The present disclosure provides a home cleaning appliance including a housing having a nozzle, which includes a main suction opening. An airstream suction source is mounted to the housing and includes a suction airstream inlet and a suction airstream outlet. A cyclone main body is mounted to the housing and communicates with the nozzle main suction opening. The cyclone main body includes a first stage separator and a plurality of second stage separators. A dirt cup is connected to the cyclone main body for collecting dust particles separated by the first stage separator and the plurality of second stage separators. An air manifold is mounted to the first stage separator for fluidly connecting the first stage separator to the plurality of second stage separators.02-05-2009
20100293740CLEANING MACHINE FOR CLEANING A SURFACE - A cleaning machine for cleaning a surface is provided. The cleaning machine includes a base assembly that moves along the surface and a liquid distribution system associated with the base assembly for distributing the cleaning solution to the cleaning surface. A suction nozzle assembly is mounted to the base assembly and includes a front nozzle portion and a rear nozzle portion. The front nozzle portion defines a fluid flow path having an inlet opening and an outlet opening and the rear nozzle portion defines a fluid flow path having an inlet opening and an outlet opening. A suction source is in fluid communication with the suction nozzle for applying suction to draw the cleaning solution and dirt from the surface and through the suction nozzle assembly. The fluid flow path of the front nozzle portion is closed in response to the base assembly moving in one of the forward direction and rear direction. The fluid flow path of the rear nozzle portion is closed in response to the base assembly moving in other one of the forward and rear direction.11-25-2010
20110185535TWIN CYCLONE VACUUM CLEANER - An upright vacuum cleaner includes a housing having a suction airstream inlet and a suction airstream outlet. A dirt container is selectively mounted to the housing for receiving and retaining dirt and dust separated from the suction airstream and includes a first cyclonic air-flow chamber and a second cyclonic airflow chamber. The chambers are spaced apart and are each approximately vertically oriented and arranged in a parallel relationship. An air manifold is disposed at a top portion of the dirt container. The air manifold includes an inlet section through which dirty air passes and an outlet section. The inlet section directs a flow of dirty air into two separate inlet conduits leading to a respective one of the first and second airflow chambers. The outlet section collects a flow of cleaned air from both of the chambers and merges the flow of cleaned air into a single outlet conduit.08-04-2011

Patent applications by Sergey V. Makarov, Solon, OH US

Vladimir Makarov, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110129832Polynucleotide Primers and Probes - The present invention provides a novel technology that involves improved primer design. These primer pairs have a wide range of applications and provide high sensitivity and specificity.06-02-2011
20110143401Devices to Extend Single Stranded Target Molecules - A polynucleotide device is provided that add one or more bases to a single stranded polynucleotide. Methods of using the device and kits comprising the device are also provide.06-16-2011
20110269194MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR NUCLEIC ACID FRACTIONATION BY SOLID PHASE ENTRAPMENT AND ENZYME-MEDIATED DETACHMENT - Materials and methods are provided for the gel-free fractionation of polynucleotide molecules. According to the present invention, fractionation is size-based or sequence-based.11-03-2011
20110288284METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ISOLATING POLYNUCLEOTIDES - Methods of isolating target double-stranded polynucleotides with internal single-stranded regions are provided. Compositions and kits comprising double-stranded polynucleotides with internal single-stranded regions are also provided11-24-2011

Vladimir Makarov, Thousand Oaks, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100083407NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCES AND POLYPEPTIDES ENCODED THEREBY USEFUL FOR MODIFYING PLANT CHARACTERISTICS - Isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides encoded thereby are described, together with the use of those products for making transgenic plants.04-01-2010

Vladimir L. Makarov, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100021973COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING AND AMPLIFICATION OF DNA, INCLUDING USING MULTIPLE ENZYMES IN A SINGLE REACTION - The present invention concerns preparation of DNA molecules, such as a library, using a stem-loop oligonucleotide. In particular embodiments, the invention employs a single reaction mixture and conditions. In particular, at least part of the inverted palindrome is removed during the preparation of the molecules to facilitate amplification of the molecules. Thus, in specific embodiments, the DNA molecules are suitable for amplification and are not hindered by the presence of the palindrome.01-28-2010
20100145037DNA AMPLIFICATION AND SEQUENCING USING DNA MOLECULES GENERATED BY RANDOM FRAGMENTATION - The present invention is directed to methods to prepare a DNA molecule or a plurality of DNA molecules by random fragmentation. In some embodiments, the present invention regards preparing a template for DNA sequencing by random fragmentation. In specific embodiments, the random fragmentation comprises chemical fragmentation, mechanical fragmentation, or enzymatic fragmentation. In further specific embodiments, a universal sequence is attached to the 3′ end of the DNA fragments, such as by ligation of an adaptor sequence or by homopolymeric tailing with terminal deoxynucleotidyltransferase. In other embodiments, a library is prepared with methods of the present invention.06-10-2010
20110081685COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING AND AMPLIFICATION OF DNA, INCLUDING USING MULTIPLE ENZYMES IN A SINGLE REACTION - The present invention concerns preparation of DNA molecules, such as a library, using a stem-loop oligonucleotide. In particular embodiments, the invention employs a single reaction mixture and conditions. In particular, at least part of the inverted palindrome is removed during the preparation of the molecules to facilitate amplification of the molecules. Thus, in specific embodiments, the DNA molecules are suitable for amplification and are not hindered by the presence of the palindrome.04-07-2011

Patent applications by Vladimir L. Makarov, Ann Arbor, MI US

Vladimir V. Makarov, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090114851FIB MILLING OF COPPER OVER ORGANIC DIELECTRICS - Apparatus and processes are disclosed for milling copper adjacent to organic low-k dielectric on a substrate by directing a charged-particle beam at a portion of the copper and exposing the copper to a precursor sufficient to enhance removal of the copper relative to removal of the dielectric, wherein the precursor contains an oxidizing agent, has a high sticking coefficient and a long residence time on the copper, contains atoms of at least one of carbon and silicon in amount sufficient to stop oxidation of the dielectric, and contains no atoms of chlorine, bromine or iodine. In one embodiment, the precursor comprises at least one of the group consisting of NitroEthanol, NitroEthane, NitroPropane, NitroMethane, compounds based on silazane such as HexaMethylCycloTriSilazane, and compounds based on siloxane such as Octa-Methyl-Cyclo-Tetra-Siloxane. Products of the processes are also disclosed.05-07-2009

Patent applications by Vladimir V. Makarov, Palo Alto, CA US

Vladimir V. Makarov, Fremont, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100264111Enhanced Focused Ion Beam Etching of Dielectrics and Silicon - Silicon, silicon dielectrics and low-k dielectrics are etched in a focused ion beam process using gaseous fluorinating etchants selected from the group of triethylamine trihydrofluoride (TEATHF) and xenon fluoride. Xenon fluoride is combined with a secondary protecting agent to avoid undesired corrosion of bare silicon. The protecting agent may be an oxidizing agent such as oxygen, perfluorotripentylamine (PFTPA), or a heavy completely fluorinated hydrocarbon.10-21-2010
20110048929FIB Process for Selective and Clean Etching of Copper - Etch assisting agents for focused ion beam (FIB) etching of copper for circuit editing of integrated circuits both prevent loss of adjacent dielectric due to sputtering by the ion beam, and render sputtered re-deposited copper on adjacent surfaces non-conductive to avoid electrical short circuits. The agents comprise hydrazine and hydrazine derivatives compounds having an N—N (N being Nitrogen) bonding in their molecules, and boiling points between about 70° and 200° C. Preferred agents are either Hydrazine monohydrate or Nitrosodimethylamine, alone or in combination with Nitrogen Tetroxide, and are effective for etching copper in high aspect ratio (deep) holes.03-03-2011
20110048931FIB Process for Selective and Clean Etching of Copper - Etch assisting agents for focused ion beam (FIB) etching of copper for circuit editing of integrated circuits both prevent loss of adjacent dielectric due to sputtering by the ion beam, and render sputtered re-deposited copper on adjacent surfaces non-conductive to avoid electrical short circuits. The agents comprise hydrazine and hydrazine derivatives having an N—N(N being Nitrogen) bonding in their molecules and boiling points between about 70° and 220° C., and NitrosAmine derivatives saturated with two hydrocarbon groups selected from Methyl, Ethyl, Propyl and Butyl. Preferred agents are Hydrazine monohydrate (HMH), HydroxyEthylHydrazine (HEH), NDMA, NMEA, NDEA, NMPA, NEPA, NDPA, NMBA or NEBA, alone or in combination with Nitrogen Tetroxide. The agents are effective for etching copper in high aspect ratio (deep) holes.03-03-2011

Yuri Makarov, Richmond, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090025641METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR THE GROWTH OF ON-AXIS SiC AND SIMILAR SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS - A novel approach for the growth of high-quality on-axis epitaxial silicon carbide (SiC) films and boules, using the Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) technique, is described here. The method includes a method of substrate preparation, which allows for the growth of “on-axis” SiC films, plus an approach giving the opportunity to grow silicon carbide on singular (a small-angle miscut) substrates, using halogenated carbon-containing precursors (carbon tetrachloride, CCl01-29-2009
20110283933METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS FOR THE GROWTH OF SiC AND RELATED OR SIMILAR MATERIAL, BY CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION, USING PRECURSORS IN MODIFIED COLD-WALL REACTOR - An approach for the growth of high-quality epitaxial silicon carbide (SiC) films and boules, using the Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) technique is described here. The method comprises modifications in the design of the typical cold-wall CVD reactors, providing a better temperature uniformity in the reactor bulk and a low temperature gradient in the vicinity of the substrate, and an approach to increase the silicon carbide growth rate and to improve the quality of the growing layers, using halogenated carbon-containing precursors (carbon tetrachloride CCl11-24-2011

Patent applications by Yuri Makarov, Richmond, VA US

Yuri V. Makarov, Richland, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120119579CONTROLLER FOR HYBRID ENERGY STORAGE - A controller is disclosed for hybrid systems providing power to an electrical power grid. The controller reduces wear on hybrid systems by having only a fast unit tuned to track fluctuations of a regulation signal in a normal mode of operation. By contrast, the slow unit does not track fluctuations in the regulation signal in the normal mode of operation, which reduces wear on the slow unit. The normal mode of operation is defined by an energy range of the fast unit. Energy band parameters associated with the energy range can be dynamically modified in order to optimize the efficiency of the hybrid system.05-17-2012