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20090043533 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATED PLY BOUNDARY AND ORIENTATION INSPECTION - A method for determining the positional laydown accuracy of an automated lamination machine during fabrication of a multiple layered part is described. The method includes measuring a position of a placement head of the lamination machine in a coordinate system, determining a location of a ply edge with respect to the placement head, transforming the location of the ply edge into the coordinate system, based on the measured head position, transforming the location of the ply edge from the coordinate system into a second coordinate system that is associated with the part being fabricated, and comparing actual ply edge location in the second coordinate system to an expected ply edge location defined in the second coordinate system, the second coordinate system associated with the part being fabricated, to determine the laydown accuracy of the machine. | 02-12-2009 |
20090079998 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE WIDTH OF COMPOSITE TAPE - Apparatus is provided for slitting composite material into tape and for measuring the width of the slit tape as the tape is being reeled onto take up rolls. The tape width is measured by an optical micrometer. The optical micrometer includes a transmitter for directing radiant energy over the tape and, a receiver for receiving radiant energy from the transmitter that passes across an edge of the tape and for producing a signal related to the width of the tape. | 03-26-2009 |
20140060197 | ULTRASONIC ARRAY TRANSDUCER HOLDER AND GUIDE FOR FLANGES HAVING CUTOUTS AND ASYMMETRIC GEOMETRY - An ultrasonic inspection device employs a transducer incorporating an ultrasonic array and a positioner/holder having abase with a rail extending from the base to support the transducer in at least two lateral positions. A guide extends from the base for contact with a web of a composite shape, the guide maintaining the rail substantially perpendicular to the web. An encoder supported by the base and contacts a flange of the composite shape. The Positioner/holder is adapted for longitudinal motion along the composite shape to create C-scans with the transducer. | 03-06-2014 |
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20110138095 | PROVIDING EXPANSION CARD SETTINGS - Settings are provided by a chassis management controller to an expansion card in a multi-slot server chassis. The chassis management controller in a multi-slot server chassis provides an operating parameter to a server management controller in a server, and the server management controller writes the operating parameter to a port expander of an expansion card installed on the server. The operating parameter is written to the port expander prior to expansion card power up, and the expansion card uses the operating parameter after power up to derive one or more SERDES value. The SERDES value is used to program an ASIC chip comprising a SERDES converter on the expansion card. In one example, the operating parameter is determined by the capabilities of a chassis midplane at the slot where the compute node is installed. | 06-09-2011 |
20130067134 | PSEUDO MULTI-MASTER I2C OPERATION IN A BLADE SERVER CHASSIS - A system and method are directed towards a pseudo multi-master operation on a serial bus. The pseudo multi-master operation allows multiple devices without standard multi-master functionality to operate on the serial bus as masters. In a disclosed example, the serial bus is an Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) bus, which is isolated when an adapter card requires access to the I2C bus, such as to update vital product data (VPD) to a memory device, and to cache the updated VPD to a chassis management module. | 03-14-2013 |
20130086248 | Managing Stability Of A Link Coupling An Adapter Of A Computing System To A Port Of A Networking Device For In-Band Data Communications - Managing stability of a link coupling an adapter of a computing system to a port of a networking device for in-band data communications, the adapter and the network device coupled for out-of-band data communications to a management module, where link stability is managed by: monitoring link health including retrieving adapter link statistics from the adapter and networking device link statistics from the networking device; determining, in dependence upon the adapter and networking device link statistics, whether the link health meets predefined health acceptability criteria; and if the link health does not meet predefined health acceptability criteria, instructing the adapter to execute one or more predefined corrective actions. | 04-04-2013 |
20130124770 | Configuring Expansion Component Interconnect ('ECI') Physical Functions On An ECI Device In A Computing System - Configuring expansion component interconnect (‘ECI’) physical functions on an ECI device in a computing system, including: configuring by an ECI device configuration manager, during run-time of the computing system, vital product data to include an ECI physical function configuration, wherein the ECI physical function configuration comprises data describing a type of ECI physical function; retrieving by an ECI device configuration manager, upon a subsequent startup of the computing system, the ECI physical function configuration from the vital product data; and configuring, by an ECI device configuration manager, a physical function of the ECI device to carry out the type of ECI physical function described in the ECI physical function configuration. | 05-16-2013 |
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20090088739 | Insulating Mechanically-Interfaced Adhesive for Electrosurgical Forceps - An electrosurgical forceps includes a shaft having a pair of jaw members at a distal end thereof that are relatively movable about a pivot from a first position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the jaw members are closer to one another for grasping tissue. A movable handle is included that actuates a drive assembly to move the jaw members relative to one another. One or both of the jaw members includes one or more mechanical interfaces and is adapted to connect to a source of electrical energy such that the jaw members are capable of conducting energy to tissue held therebetween. A flexible insulating boot is disposed on at least a portion of an exterior surface of one or both jaw members and about the pivot. At least a portion of the flexible boot is configured to operatively engage the mechanical interface(s) on the jaw member. An adhesive is included and is operably disposed between at least one jaw member and the flexible insulating boot for securing the flexible insulating boot to the jaw member. | 04-02-2009 |
20090088746 | Insulating Mechanically-Interfaced Boot and Jaws for Electrosurgical Forceps - An electrosurgical forceps includes a shaft having a pair of jaw members at a distal end thereof, the jaw members being movable about a pivot from a first position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the jaw members are closer to one another for grasping tissue. A movable handle actuates a drive assembly to move the jaw members relative to one another. One (or both) of the jaw members is adapted to connect to a source of electrical energy such that the jaw members are capable of conducting energy to tissue held therebetween. A flexible insulating boot is disposed on an exterior surface of one or both jaw members and about the pivot and at least one retention element is configured to operably couple to both a proximal end of the jaw members and a distal end of the flexible insulating boot. | 04-02-2009 |
20090088750 | Insulating Boot with Silicone Overmold for Electrosurgical Forceps - An electrosurgical forceps includes a shaft having a pair of jaw members at a distal end thereof that are movable about a pivot from a first position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the jaw members are closer to one another for grasping tissue. A movable handle is included that actuates a drive assembly to move the jaw members relative to one another and one or more of the jaw members is adapted to connect to a source of electrical energy such that the jaw members are capable of conducting energy to tissue held therebetween. An insulative material, e.g., silicone, is overmolded atop at least a portion of an exterior surface of one or both jaw members, about the pivot and the distal end of the shaft. | 04-02-2009 |
20090112206 | Bipolar Forceps Having Monopolar Extension - An endoscopic forceps for treating tissue includes a housing having a shaft affixed thereto which has first and second jaw members attached to a distal end thereof. The forceps also includes an actuator for moving jaw members relative to one another from a first position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween. Each of the jaw members is adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy such that the jaw members are selectively capable of operating in a bipolar mode which enables the jaw members to conduct bipolar energy through tissue held therebetween to treat tissue. The forceps also includes a monopolar element housed within the first jaw member and integrally associated with the knife. The monopolar element is selectively movable from a first position within the first jaw member to a second position distal to the first jaw member. The monopolar element is adapted to connect to the source of electrosurgical energy such that the monopolar element is selectively activateable independent of the bipolar mode. | 04-30-2009 |
20100204697 | In-Line Vessel Sealer and Divider - An endoscopic forceps includes a housing having a shaft attached thereto, the shaft including a pair of jaw members disposed at a distal end thereof. The forceps also includes a drive assembly disposed in the housing which moves the jaw members relative to one another from a first position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the jaw members are closer to one another for manipulating tissue. A pair of handles is operatively connected to the drive assembly and the handles are movable relative to the housing to actuate the drive assembly to move the jaw members. Each of the jaw members is adapted to connect to a source of electrical energy such that the jaw members are capable of conducting energy for treating tissue. The forceps also includes a first switch disposed on the housing which is activatable to selectively deliver energy of a first electrical potential to at least one jaw member for treating tissue in a monopolar fashion. A second switch is disposed on the housing and is activatable to selectively deliver energy of a first electrical potential to one jaw member and selectively deliver energy of a second electrical potential to the other jaw member for treating tissue in a bipolar fashion. | 08-12-2010 |
20110071522 | In Vivo Attachable and Detachable End Effector Assembly and Laparoscopic Surgical Instrument and Methods Therefor - A method of performing surgery includes the steps of providing a forceps having a housing including a shaft that extends therefrom and at least one handle moveable relative to the housing and providing an end effector assembly configured to selectively engage a distal end of the shaft. The method also includes the steps of inserting the forceps through a first opening formed in a body; inserting the end effector assembly through a second opening formed in the body; engaging the end effector assembly with the distal end of the shaft in vivo; and actuating the end effector assembly by moving the handle relative to the housing. The method may also include the steps of providing a coupling at the distal end of the shaft, and engaging, via the coupling, the distal end of the shaft with the end effector assembly. | 03-24-2011 |
20110071525 | Insulating Boot for Electrosurgical Forceps - Either an endoscopic or open bipolar forceps includes a flexible, generally tubular insulating boot for insulating patient tissue, while not impeding motion of the jaw members. The jaw members are movable from an open to a closed position and the jaw members are connected to a source of electrosurgical energy such that the jaw members are capable of conducting energy through tissue held therebetween to effect a tissue seal. A knife assembly may be included that allows a user to selectively divide tissue upon actuation thereof. The insulating boot may be made from a viscoelastic, elastomeric or flexible material suitable for use with a sterilization process including ethylene oxide. | 03-24-2011 |
20110106079 | Insulating Boot for Electrosurgical Forceps - Either an endoscopic or open bipolar forceps includes a flexible, generally tubular insulating boot for insulating patient tissue, while not impeding motion of the jaw members. The jaw members are movable from an open to a closed position and the jaw members are connected to a source of electrosurgical energy such that the jaw members are capable of conducting energy through tissue held therebetween to effect a tissue seal. A knife assembly may be included that allows a user to selectively divide tissue upon actuation thereof. The insulating boot may be made from a viscoelastic, elastomeric or flexible material suitable for use with a sterilization process including ethylene oxide. An interior portion of the insulating boot may have at least one mechanically interfacing surface that interfaces with a mechanically interfacing surface formed between the shaft and a jaw member or with a mechanically interfacing surface disposed or formed on the shaft or a jaw member. | 05-05-2011 |
20120172925 | IN VIVO Attachable and Detachable End Effector Assembly and Laparoscopic Surgical Instrument and Methods Therefor - A method of performing surgery includes the steps of providing a forceps having a housing including a shaft that extends therefrom and at least one handle moveable relative to the housing and providing an end effector assembly configured to selectively engage a distal end of the shaft. The method also includes the steps of inserting the forceps through a first opening formed in a body; inserting the end effector assembly through a second opening formed in the body; engaging the end effector assembly with the distal end of the shaft in vivo; and actuating the end effector assembly by moving the handle relative to the housing. The method may also include the steps of providing a coupling at the distal end of the shaft, and engaging, via the coupling, the distal end of the shaft with the end effector assembly. | 07-05-2012 |
20120253344 | Surgical Forceps with External Cutter - A forceps includes an end effector assembly defining a longitudinal axis and including a pair of jaw members disposed in opposing relation relative to one another. At least one jaw member is moveable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. Each jaw member includes a jaw housing and an opposed electrically conductive sealing surface. The opposed sealing surfaces define a sealing area therebetween. A cutting mechanism is disposed on the jaw housing of one of the jaw members opposite the respective sealing surface and is configured to cut tissue externally-positioned relative to the sealing area upon translation of the cutting mechanism with respect to tissue. | 10-04-2012 |
20140194873 | IN-LINE VESSEL SEALER AND DIVIDER - An endoscopic forceps includes a housing having a shaft attached thereto, the shaft including a pair of jaw members disposed at a distal end thereof. The forceps also includes a drive assembly disposed in the housing which moves the jaw members relative to one another from a first position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the jaw members are closer to one another for manipulating tissue. A pair of handles is operatively connected to the drive assembly and the handles are movable relative to the housing to actuate the drive assembly to move the jaw members. Each of the jaw members is adapted to connect to a source of electrical energy such that the jaw members are capable of conducting energy for treating tissue. The forceps also includes a first switch disposed on the housing which is activatable to selectively deliver energy of a first electrical potential to at least one jaw member for treating tissue in a monopolar fashion. A second switch is disposed on the housing and is activatable to selectively deliver energy of a first electrical potential to one jaw member and selectively deliver energy of a second electrical potential to the other jaw member for treating tissue in a bipolar fashion. | 07-10-2014 |
20150245847 | IN VIVO ATTACHABLE AND DETACHABLE END EFFECTOR ASSEMBLY AND LAPAROSCOPIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT AND METHODS THEREFOR - A method of performing surgery includes the steps of providing a forceps having a housing including a shaft that extends therefrom and at least one handle moveable relative to the housing and providing an end effector assembly configured to selectively engage a distal end of the shaft. The method also includes the steps of inserting the forceps through a first opening formed in a body; inserting the end effector assembly through a second opening formed in the body; engaging the end effector assembly with the distal end of the shaft in vivo; and actuating the end effector assembly by moving the handle relative to the housing. The method may also include the steps of providing a coupling at the distal end of the shaft, and engaging, via the coupling, the distal end of the shaft with the end effector assembly. | 09-03-2015 |
20150317899 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING RFID TAGS TO DETERMINE STERILIZATION OF DEVICES - The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for controlling the usage of devices with embedded RFID tags. An exemplary method may include connecting the device to an energy source and reading data from a memory device incorporated in the device, wherein the data may include a unique identifier (UID), a usage value, an activation value, a reprocessing value, and/or a sterilization indicator. The method may further include incrementing the usage value when the device is connected to the energy source, and incrementing the activation value when the device is activated permitting energy to flow from the energy source to an energy consuming component of the device. The method may further include preventing usage of the device if the UID is on a list of prohibited UIDs, the usage value is not lower than a usage limitation value, the reprocessing value is equal to a reprocessing limitation value, the activation value is equal to an activation limitation value, and/or the sterilization indicator does not indicate that the device has been sterilized since its previous usage. | 11-05-2015 |
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20140089892 | DYNAMICALLY BUILDING SUBSECTIONS OF LOCALE OBJECTS AT RUN-TIME - Subsections of locale objects are dynamically built from locale source files when requested at run-time without building all subsections of the locale object. When a subsection of a locale object is dynamically built, the subsection is stored in global memory so it may be read by multiple applications. Dynamically building subsections of locale objects when requested allows software to operate with a relatively small number of locale objects instead of with hundreds or thousands of locale objects, as is known in the art, and requires fewer system resources because only the requested subsection of the locale object is built when it is requested. The result is significant savings in system-wide resources while still allowing for access to a large number of possible locales. | 03-27-2014 |
20140089893 | DYNAMICALLY BUILDING LOCALE OBJECTS OR SUBSECTIONS OF LOCALE OBJECTS BASED ON HISTORICAL DATA - During a first execution of software, historical data is logged that indicates which locale objects were used. During a second execution of the software, the historical data is read, and locale objects or subsections of locale objects are dynamically built from locale source files based on the historical data in the log that indicates which locale objects were used during the first execution. Any other locale objects or subsections that are needed that are not built initially during the second execution are dynamically built from locale source files when requested at run-time. Dynamically building locale objects or subsections based on which locale objects were used in one or more previous executions saves time that would otherwise be required to build the locale objects when they are needed at run-time. The result is significant savings in system-wide resources while still allowing for access to a large number of possible locales. | 03-27-2014 |
20140089906 | DYNAMICALLY BUILDING LOCALE OBJECTS AT RUN-TIME - Locale objects are dynamically built from locale source files when requested at run-time. When a locale object is dynamically built, it is stored in global memory so it may be read by multiple applications. Dynamically building locale objects when requested allows software to operate with a relatively small number of locale objects instead of with hundreds or thousands of locale objects, as is known in the art. The result is significant savings in system-wide resources while still allowing for access to a large number of possible locales. | 03-27-2014 |
20140089909 | DYNAMICALLY BUILDING LOCALE OBJECTS AT RUN-TIME - Locale objects are dynamically built from locale source files when requested at run-time. When a locale object is dynamically built, it is stored in global memory so it may be read by multiple applications. Dynamically building locale objects when requested allows software to operate with a relatively small number of locale objects instead of with hundreds or thousands of locale objects, as is known in the art. The result is significant savings in system-wide resources while still allowing for access to a large number of possible locales. | 03-27-2014 |
20140089910 | DYNAMICALLY BUILDING LOCALE OBJECTS OR SUBSECTIONS OF LOCALE OBJECTS BASED ON HISTORICAL DATA - During a first execution of software, historical data is logged that indicates which locale objects were used. During a second execution of the software, the historical data is read, and locale objects or subsections of locale objects are dynamically built from locale source files based on the historical data in the log that indicates which locale objects were used during the first execution. Any other locale objects or subsections that are needed that are not built initially during the second execution are dynamically built from locale source files when requested at run-time. Dynamically building locale objects or subsections based on which locale objects were used in one or more previous executions saves time that would otherwise be required to build the locale objects when they are needed at run-time. The result is significant savings in system-wide resources while still allowing for access to a large number of possible locales. | 03-27-2014 |
20140089949 | DYNAMICALLY BUILDING SUBSECTIONS OF LOCALE OBJECTS AT RUN-TIME - Subsections of locale objects are dynamically built from locale source files when requested at run-time without building all subsections of the locale object. When a subsection of a locale object is dynamically built, the subsection is stored in global memory so it may be read by multiple applications. Dynamically building subsections of locale objects when requested allows software to operate with a relatively small number of locale objects instead of with hundreds or thousands of locale objects, as is known in the art, and requires fewer system resources because only the requested subsection of the locale object is built when it is requested. The result is significant savings in system-wide resources while still allowing for access to a large number of possible locales. | 03-27-2014 |
20150324173 | DYNAMICALLY BUILDING LOCALE OBJECTS OR SUBSECTIONS OF LOCALE OBJECTS BASED ON HISTORICAL DATA - During a first execution of software, historical data is logged that indicates which locale objects were used. During a second execution of the software, the historical data is read, and locale objects or subsections of locale objects are dynamically built from locale source files based on the historical data in the log that indicates which locale objects were used during the first execution. Any other locale objects or subsections that are needed that are not built initially during the second execution are dynamically built from locale source files when requested at run-time. Dynamically building locale objects or subsections based on which locale objects were used in one or more previous executions saves time that would otherwise be required to build the locale objects when they are needed at run-time. The result is significant savings in system-wide resources while still allowing for access to a large number of possible locales. | 11-12-2015 |
20150324174 | DYNAMICALLY BUILDING LOCALE OBJECTS OR SUBSECTIONS OF LOCALE OBJECTS BASED ON HISTORICAL DATA - During a first execution of software, historical data is logged that indicates which locale objects were used. During a second execution of the software, the historical data is read, and locale objects or subsections of locale objects are dynamically built from locale source files based on the historical data in the log that indicates which locale objects were used during the first execution. Any other locale objects or subsections that are needed that are not built initially during the second execution are dynamically built from locale source files when requested at run-time. Dynamically building locale objects or subsections based on which locale objects were used in one or more previous executions saves time that would otherwise be required to build the locale objects when they are needed at run-time. The result is significant savings in system-wide resources while still allowing for access to a large number of possible locales. | 11-12-2015 |
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20130035388 | Selective inhibition of the membrane attack complex of complement by low molecular weight components of the aurin tricarboxylic acid synthetic complex - This patent pertains to selective inhibition of assembly of the membrane attack complex of complement by use of less than 1 kDa molecular weight forms of the aurin tricarboxylic acid synthetic complex (ATAC), and their derivatives. It further pertains to the use of these materials to treat human conditions where there is evidence of self destruction of host tissue by the membrane attack complex. These diseases include, but are not limited to, Alzheimer disease, age related macular degeneration, and atherosclerosis. | 02-07-2013 |
20130035392 | Selective inhibition of the membrane attack complex of complement and C3 convertase by low molecular weight components of the aurin tricarboxylic acid synthetic complex - It pertains to selective inhibition of C3 convertase of the alternative pathway of complement as well as the previously claimed assembly of the membrane attack complex of complement by use of less than 1 kDa molecular weight forms of the aurin tricarboxylic acid synthetic complex (ATAC), and their derivatives. It further pertains to the use of these materials to treat human conditions where there is evidence of self destruction of host tissue by C3 convertase activation of the alternative complement pathway, or the membrane attack complex, or both pathways. These diseases include, but are not limited to, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinemia, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, malaria infection, Alzheimer disease, age related macular degeneration, and atherosclerosis. | 02-07-2013 |
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20120252396 | Linearization Technique for Mixer - A technique for improving the linearity of a mixer is disclosed. A converter may include a mixer comprising a first metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) having a gate, a first conducting terminal coupled to an input of the converter, and a second conducting terminal coupled to an output of the converter, and a mixer driver having a first output coupled to the gate of the first MOSFET, the mixer driver configured to receive a local-oscillator signal having a first phase and a second phase, drive the first MOSFET off during the first phase of the local-oscillator signal, drive the first MOSFET on for a first period of time in response to a transition from the first phase of the local-oscillator signal to the second phase of the local-oscillator signal, and force the gate of the first MOSFET into a high impedance state for a second period of time during the second phase of the local-oscillator signal and after the expiration of the first period of time. | 10-04-2012 |
20130039438 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A MULTI-BAND TRANSMITTER - In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a multi-band transmitter comprises a plurality of band paths with each band path configured for a different frequency range. Each band path comprises a modulator configured to modulate a data signal onto a carrier signal associated with the frequency range of the band path to generate a radio frequency (RF) signal associated with the band path and frequency range of the band path. Each band path also comprises a step-down balun that includes an input coil configured to receive the RF signal from the modulator. Each band path further comprises a tuner configured to tune the input coil to the frequency range of the band path. The tuner is also configured to compensate for off-state conduction of switches of the tuner to reduce non-linear tuning effects of the balun associated with the off-state conduction. | 02-14-2013 |
20130194116 | CONTINUOUS-TIME INCREMENTAL ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER - In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a continuous-time incremental analog-to-digital converter (ADC) may include a plurality of resettable integrators and a feed-in gain element. Each integrator may be configured to convert a sum of signals received at its input to a signal indicative of an integral over time of the sum of signals. The plurality of integrators may include a first-stage integrator configured to receive at its input the baseband signal and a final-stage integrator configured to produce at its output a final-stage analog signal. The plurality of integrators may be arranged in a cascade configuration such that an output of each of the plurality of integrators other than the final-stage integrator is coupled to the input of a subsequent integrator. The feed-in gain element may be coupled between the input of the first-stage integrator and the input of another integrator of the plurality of integrators. | 08-01-2013 |
20130300514 | Transmission Line Shielding - A shield for differential transmission lines formed in a first metal layer may include one or more floating shields, each floating shield comprising an upper-side tile formed in a second metal layer of the integrated circuit adjacent to the first metal layer, a lower-side tile formed in a third metal layer of the integrated circuit adjacent to the first metal layer and non-adjacent to the second metal layer, and at least one via configured to electrically couple the upper-side tile at an end of the length of the upper-side tile to the lower-side tile and at an end of the length of the lower-side tile. | 11-14-2013 |