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20130151469 | DATA SYNCHRONIZATION LATENCY INDICATOR - A method and apparatus for displaying an indication of a synchronization delay for a portable computing device is disclosed. The synchronization latency describes the time separating data exchanges between the portable computing device and a server. The portable computing device determines the synchronization latency and generates a synchronization latency indicator providing a visional representation of the synchronization latency. The synchronization latency indicator is then displayed. For example, a count down timer depicting the interval from a current time to a data exchange with the server is displayed or an image is modified as the time from the current time to a data exchange with the server decreases. | 06-13-2013 |
20130151658 | ADAPTIVE DATA SYNCHRONIZATION BASED ON DATA PLAN OR NETWORK USAGE - A method and apparatus for modifying data synchronization of a portable computing device responsive to a data plan associated with an account associated with the portable computing device are disclosed. If the data plan specifies a data quota identifying a maximum amount of data for communication by the portable computing device, a data synchronization setting determines whether to minimize the frequency of synchronization between the portable computing device and a server or to dynamically modify the frequency of synchronization based on data usage. If data synchronization is dynamically modified, the data synchronization frequency is modified based on an estimated data usage of the portable computing device over a time interval. The data synchronization frequency is modified based on the difference between estimated data usage and the data quota and is reduced if the estimated data usage equals or exceeds the data quota. | 06-13-2013 |
20130151693 | DATA SYNCHRONIZATION LATENCY INDICATOR - A method and apparatus for modifying data synchronization of a portable computing device responsive to movement of the portable computing device are disclosed. Data exchange quality associated with multiple locations is captured and stored. A predicted location of a portable computing device is determined from stored data describing previous locations of the portable computing device or navigation data. Data exchange quality associated with the predicted location is retrieved and analyzed to modify data exchange between the portable computing device and a server. For example, if the data exchange quality of the predicted location is low, a fault-tolerant data exchange method is selected or if data exchange is not possible at the predicted location, data exchanges occur more frequently prior to the portable computing device reaching the predicted location. | 06-13-2013 |
20130151714 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADAPTIVE NETWORK HEARTBEAT MESSAGE FOR TCP CHANNEL - A method and apparatus for a client to continue to receive updates from a server when a channel has been disconnected before the expiration of a heartbeat timer is disclosed. The method includes sending a heartbeat message from the client to the server wherein the heartbeat message is sent at the expiration of a timer having a first time interval that is less than the first timeout duration period of the server. The method includes detecting that the channel is disconnected before the expiration of the first time interval and then determining a second timeout duration period from detecting the channel is disconnected. After determining the second time out duration, the method includes resetting the first time interval to a second time interval for the sending of the heartbeat message wherein the second time interval being less than the second timeout duration period. | 06-13-2013 |
20140297854 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADAPTIVE NETWORK HEARTBEAT MESSAGE FOR TCP CHANNEL - A method and apparatus for a client to continue to receive updates from a server when a channel has been disconnected before the expiration of a heartbeat timer is disclosed. The method includes sending a heartbeat message from the client to the server wherein the heartbeat message is sent at the expiration of a timer having a first time interval that is less than the first timeout duration period of the server. The method includes detecting that the channel is disconnected before the expiration of the first time interval and then determining a second timeout duration period from detecting the channel is disconnected. After determining the second time out duration, the method includes resetting the first time interval to a second time interval for the sending of the heartbeat message wherein the second time interval being less than the second timeout duration period. | 10-02-2014 |
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20080251465 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING SUSPENDED SOLIDS FROM AQUEOUS FLUIDS - An apparatus for cleaning solids-laden aqueous fluids includes a settling tank having a sloping floor, which drops off into a collection area; primary and secondary mixing tanks, the lower regions of which are in fluid communication via fluid transfer means; and agitators in each of the mixing tanks. Solids-laden fluid is introduced into the primary mixing tank along with selected coagulant and/or flocculent chemicals, whereupon the agitator in the primary mixing tank is actuated to induce downward fluid flow toward the fluid transfer means and into the secondary mixing tank. The agitator in the secondary mixing tank is actuated to induce upward fluid flow in the secondary mixing lank, from which the fluid mixture overflows into the setting tank. Solids settle or precipitate into the settling tank, and move the settling tank's sloped floor and into the collection area, from which the solids can be removed for further treatment or disposal. Clean water is collected from the upper region of the settling lank, preferably via a spillway along the perimeter of the settling tank. | 10-16-2008 |
20100264093 | METHOD FOR REMOVING SUSPENDED SOLIDS FROM AQUEOUS FLUIDS - A method for cleaning solids-laden aqueous fluids uses an apparatus comprising a settling tank having a sloping floor, which drops off into a collection area; primary and secondary mixing tanks, the lower regions of which are in fluid communication via fluid transfer means; and agitators in each of the mixing tanks. Solids-laden fluid is introduced into the primary mixing tank along with selected coagulant and/or flocculent chemicals, whereupon the agitator in the primary mixing tank is actuated to induce downward fluid flow toward the fluid transfer means and into the secondary mixing tank. The agitator in the secondary mixing tank is actuated to induce upward fluid flow in the secondary mixing tank, from which the fluid mixture overflows into the setting tank. Solids settle or precipitate into the settling tank, and then move downward along the settling tank's sloped floor and into the collection area, from which the solids can be removed for further treatment or disposal. Clean water is collected from the upper region of the settling tank, preferably via a spillway along the perimeter of the settling tank. | 10-21-2010 |
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20140183143 | VIBRATORY SEPARATOR SCREEN WITH MULTIPLE FRAME DESIGN - A vibratory separator includes a screen frame having an upper screen surface and a plurality of openings and a first screen insert disposed in a first opening of the plurality of openings of the screen frame, the screen insert having a screen surface positioned at a first height above the supper screen surface. The vibratory separator also includes a second screen insert disposed in a second opening of the plurality of openings of the second screen frame, wherein a screen surface of the second screen insert is positioned at a second height. The second height may be different from the first height. A method of processing fluid includes providing a flow of fluid to a vibratory separator, and flowing the fluid over a screen having a first screen insert positioned at a first height. | 07-03-2014 |
20150315862 | EXTENDED SHALE SHAKER SCREEN HANDLE(S) - This disclosure is generally drawn to systems, devices, apparatus, and/or methods related to shaker/filtration systems for drilling environments. Specifically, the disclosed systems, devices, apparatus, and/or methods relate to extended handles on screens used in shaker/filtration systems for drilling environments. In some examples, extended screen handle(s) may include a fastening portion and a handling portion. The fastening portion may be adapted to be coupled to a screen along a side of the screen, and the handling portion may be coupled to the fastening portion. The handling portion may extend above the screen and extend about 25-100% of the length of the side of the screen. | 11-05-2015 |
20160059162 | SCREEN HAVING FRAME MEMBERS WITH ANGLED SURFACE(S) - This disclosure is generally drawn to systems, devices, apparatus, and/or methods related to screening and/or filtration of fluid. Specifically, the disclosed systems, devices, apparatus, and/or methods relate to screens having frame members with angled surface(s) for drilling environments. In some examples, an apparatus may include a frame and mesh. The frame may include opposing ends, opposing sides, and a plurality of frame members coupled to and extending between the opposing ends. A portion or section of the plurality of frame members may extend through and be coupled to the mesh. The plurality of frame members have at least one surface angled downward relative to the mesh. | 03-03-2016 |
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20110269826 | Method - The present invention provides methods for: (i) treating and/or preventing Parkinson's disease in a subject without causing cognitive impairment by using dopamine replacement gene therapy to maintain or restore constant physiological dopaminergic tone in both the dorsal and ventral striatum of the subject; (ii) normalising neuronal electrical activity in basal ganglia and/or subthalamic nucleus in a Parkinson's disease subject; and (iii) treating and/or preventing dyskinesias associated with oral L-dopa administration in a Parkinson's disease subject by administration of a vector system for dopamine replacement gene therapy to the subject. | 11-03-2011 |
20120295960 | TREATMENT REGIMEN FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE - Provided is an improved treatment for Parkinson's Disease where the efficacy of L-Dopa treatment is increased by including gene therapy in the treatment regimen. The combination therapy results in long-term improvements in response to L-Dopa and diminished side effects caused by L-Dopa. | 11-22-2012 |
20130116311 | CATECHOLAMINE ENZYME FUSIONS - Provided is a construct comprising (i) a nucleotide sequence which encodes tyrosine hydroxylase (TH), (ii) a nucleotide sequence which encodes GTP-cyclohydrolase I (CH1) and (iii) a nucleotide sequence which encodes Aromatic Amino Acid Dopa Decarboxylase (AADC) wherein the nucleotide sequence encoding TH is linked to the nucleotide sequence encoding CH1 such that they encode a fusion protein TH-CH1. Also provided is a construct comprising (i) a nucleotide sequence which encodes tyrosine hydroxylase (TH), (ii) a nucleotide sequence which encodes GTP-cyclohydrolase I (CH1) and (iii) a nucleotide sequence which encodes Aromatic Amino Acid Dopa Decarboxylase (AADC) wherein the nucleotide sequence encoding AADC is linked to the nucleotide sequence encoding TH such that they encode a fusion protein AADC-TH or TH-AADC. Further provided is a viral vector comprising such nucleotide sequences and its use in the treatment and/or prevention of Parkinson's disease. | 05-09-2013 |
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20100209811 | MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY - A membrane electrode assembly having a peripheral edge region and a central region. The membrane electrode assembly comprises an ion-conducting membrane, first and second electrocatalyst layers disposed either side of the ion-conducting membrane, and first and second gas diffusion layers disposed either side of the first and second electrocatalyst layers respectively. The membrane electrode assembly further comprises an edge protection member, the edge protection member comprising a film layer, a bonding layer, and one or more additives selected from the group consisting of free radical decomposition catalyst, self regenerating antioxidant, hydrogen donors (H-donor) primary antioxidant, free radical scavenger secondary antioxidant, oxygen absorbers (oxygen scavenger) and elemental palladium. The edge protection member is positioned between the membrane and the first and/or second gas diffusion layer at the peripheral edge region of the membrane electrode assembly, and the edge protection member overlaps the first and/or second electrocatalyst layers. | 08-19-2010 |
20110091790 | ION-CONDUCTING MEMBRANE STRUCTURES - An ion-conducting membrane structure comprising (i) an ion-conducting membrane wherein said membrane has a first face and a second face, (ii) a first hydrogen peroxide decomposition catalyst and (iii) a first radical scavenger, wherein the first hydrogen peroxide decomposition catalyst is in a first layer on the first face of the ion-conducting membrane in an amount from 0.01 to 15 μg/cm | 04-21-2011 |
20130224623 | MEMBRANE STRUCTURE - A membrane, suitable for use in a fuel cell, comprises:
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20140205928 | TERNARY PLATINUM ALLOY CATALYST - A platinum alloy catalyst PtXY, wherein X is nickel, cobalt, chromium, copper, titanium or manganese and Y is tantalum or niobium, characterised in that in the alloy the atomic percentage of platinum is 46-75 at %, of X is 1-49 at % and of Y is 1-35 at %; provided that the alloy is not 66 at % Pt 20 at % Cr14 at % Ta or 50 at % Pt, 25 at % Co, 25 at % Ta is disclosed. The catalyst has particular use as an oxygen reduction catalyst in fuel cells, and in particular in phosphoric acid fuel cells. | 07-24-2014 |