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20090312827 | BALLOON CATHETER WITH CENTRALIZED VENT HOLE - A system and method providing a catheter assembly for engaging a stenosis. The assembly includes a catheter defining a first lumen and a second lumen spaced apart and disposed about a longitudinal axis. The catheter includes an opening in communication with the first lumen to define a flow path having an angle incident to the longitudinal axis. A first marker; and a second marker disposed on the catheter are spaced equidistantly from the opening. The assembly includes a balloon having a first end and a second end each sealed about the catheter and equidistantly from the opening to define a holding volume therebetween. The opening is disposed within the holding volume thereby placing the first lumen in sealed fluid communication with the holding volume. In a preferred embodiment, the catheter assembly includes a stent disposed about the balloon, and the balloon is configured to engage the stent with a stenosis. | 12-17-2009 |
20140336689 | RADIOPAQUE MEDICAL BALLOON - A medical balloon is made radiographic, such as by incorporating a radiopaque foil or film layer. The radiopaque foil or film layer may be placed between an inner layer and an outer layer of a non-compliant balloon wall. The foil or film may provide the balloon with a radiographic quality from a first end to a second end in the absence of an inflation fluid. The balloon may be provided with the foil or film in a manner that provides a first section, such as the barrel, with a first radiographic quality, and a second section, such as the cone, with a second radiographic quality. The film may also be applied as a decal or appliqué to the external surface of a balloon-shaped body. Related methods are also disclosed. | 11-13-2014 |
20150112254 | MEDICAL BALLOON WITH MULTI-POSITION ACTUATOR FOR PRECISELY ARRANGING THE WORKING SURFACE - A medical balloon may be provided with an actuator. In one embodiment a balloon catheter includes a shaft extending in a longitudinal direction, said shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, and supporting at least one radiopaque identifier. An inflatable balloon supported along the distal end of the shaft, the balloon when inflated including a working surface. An actuator is provided for aligning at least one end of the working surface with the at least one radiopaque identifier. In another embodiment, the actuator assists with preferential folding. Related methods are also disclosed. | 04-23-2015 |
20150335866 | RADIOPAQUE BALLOON CATHETER AND GUIDEWIRE TO FACILITATE ALIGNMENT - An apparatus includes a catheter having a balloon including at least one first radiopaque marking. A guidewire guides the balloon to the treatment area, and includes at least one second radiopaque marking adapted for corresponding to the at least one first radiopaque marking of the balloon when positioned at the treatment area. Related aspects and methods are disclosed. | 11-26-2015 |
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20130115065 | ASYMMETRIC RADIAL SPLINE SEAL FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A shroud apparatus for a gas turbine engine includes: an annular shroud segment having an arcuate bottom wall defining an arcuate inner flowpath surface, spaced-apart forward and aft walls extending radially outward from the bottom wall, and spaced-apart side walls extending radially outward from the bottom wall and between the forward and aft walls, each side wall defining an end face which includes: an axial slot extending in a generally axial direction along the end face; a first radial slot extending in a generally radial direction along the end face, and intersecting the axial slot; an axial spline seal received in the axial slot; and a first radial spline seal having an L-shape with radial and axial legs, the radial leg being substantially longer than the axial leg, wherein the radial leg is received in the first radial slot, and the axial leg is received in the axial slot. | 05-09-2013 |
20130136618 | Blade Skirt - A blade of a gas turbine engine is provided having an airfoil, a platform, a shank, a dovetail, and a skirt. The airfoil may extend distally from the platform, and the shank may extend proximally from the platform. The dovetail may also be provided to extend proximally from the shank. The skirt may be disposed on an aft side of the shank and may extend from the shank in a direction at least partially axially aft from the shank. | 05-30-2013 |
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20090010932 | GB VIRUS C (HEPATITIS G VIRUS) FOR THE TREATMENT OF HIV - GB virus C (GBV-C or hepatitis G virus) is a flavivirus that frequently leads to chronic viremia in humans. The invention provides compositions and methods involving an anti-GBV-C antibody or other GBV-C binding agent, or a GBV-C antigen, for inhibiting and treating HIV infections. | 01-08-2009 |
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20160067331 | VIRAL PROTEINS AS IMMUNOMODULATORY AGENTS AND VACCINE COMPONENTS - The invention provides compositions and methods involving viral envelope polypeptides and peptides for use in modulating immune responses, including inhibition inflammation related to pathogenic T-cell activation. In addition, modification of the viral sequences responsible for modulating immune response provides for improved vaccine formulations. | 03-10-2016 |
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20090287651 | Management of Multimedia Content - Disclosed are method and apparatus for managing multimedia content. The uniform resource locators of multimedia content accessed via the Internet are saved in collections stored in the database of a multimedia access system, which is shared by multiple users via individual user accounts. Collections may be copied from one user account to another user account, e-mailed, and posted on a website. Collections in the database may be searched by keywords associated with the collections. | 11-19-2009 |
20090288005 | Display of Supplementary Information on a Graphical User Interface - Disclosed are method and apparatus for displaying supplementary information on a graphical user interface. A request for supplementary information is received. The supplementary information is retrieved and displayed in a reserved display field in a graphical user interface. The reserved display field may be configured by a user to adapt to specific applications, but remains stationary throughout the user session. The reserved display field does not obstruct any other display fields in the graphical user interface. A request for supplementary information may be generated by using a mouse to first position a cursor over an active display element. A request for supplementary information associated with the active display element may be generated by clicking the mouse, or by holding the cursor stationary for a time interval greater than a threshold dwell time. | 11-19-2009 |
20130173601 | Management of Multimedia Content - Disclosed are method and apparatus for managing multimedia content. The uniform resource locators of multimedia content accessed via the Internet are saved in collections stored in the database of a multimedia access system, which is shared by multiple users via individual user accounts. Collections may be copied from one user account to another user account, e-mailed, and posted on a website. Collections in the database may be searched by keywords associated with the collections. | 07-04-2013 |
20130283149 | Display of Supplementary Information on a Graphical User Interface - Disclosed are method and apparatus for displaying supplementary information on a graphical user interface. A request for supplementary information is received. The supplementary information is retrieved and displayed in a reserved display field in a graphical user interface. The reserved display field may be configured by a user to adapt to specific applications, but remains stationary throughout the user session. The reserved display field does not obstruct any other display fields in the graphical user interface. A request for supplementary information may be generated by using a mouse to first position a cursor over an active display element. A request for supplementary information associated with the active display element may be generated by clicking the mouse, or by holding the cursor stationary for a time interval greater than a threshold dwell time. | 10-24-2013 |
20140325347 | Display of Supplementary Information on a Graphical User Interface - Disclosed are method and apparatus for displaying supplementary information on a graphical user interface. A request for supplementary information is received. The supplementary information is retrieved and displayed in a reserved display field in a graphical user interface. The reserved display field may be configured by a user to adapt to specific applications, but remains stationary throughout the user session, The reserved display field does not obstruct any other display fields in the graphical user interface. A request for supplementary information may be generated by using a mouse to first position a cursor over an active display element, A request for supplementary information associated with the active display element may be generated by clicking the mouse, or by holding the cursor stationary for a time interval greater than a threshold dwell time, | 10-30-2014 |
20150193412 | Display of Supplementary Information on a Graphical User Interface - Disclosed are method and apparatus for displaying supplementary information on a graphical user interface. A request for supplementary information is received. The supplementary information is retrieved and displayed in a reserved display field in a graphical user interface. The reserved display field may be configured by a user to adapt to specific applications, but remains stationary throughout the user session. The reserved display field does not obstruct any other display fields in the graphical user interface. A request for supplementary information may be generated by using a mouse to first position a cursor over an active display element. A request for supplementary information associated with the active display element may be generated by clicking the mouse, or by holding the cursor stationary for a time interval greater than a threshold dwell time. | 07-09-2015 |
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20140109496 | PANEL MOUNTING BRACKET FOR STANDING SEAM ROOF AND RELATED METHODS - A system is provided for mounting at least one solar panel on a roof having standing seams protruding outwardly therefrom. The system may include a plurality of panel mounting brackets each comprising first and second flanges laterally spaced apart to define a seam channel therebetween, with the seam channel for receiving a given standing seam therein when the first and second flanges are positioned on the roof straddling the given standing seam. Each panel mounting bracket may also include a vertical extension portion carried by the first and second flanges. The system may further include a plurality of clamps each configured to couple the vertical extension portion of a respective panel mounting bracket with the at least one solar panel. | 04-24-2014 |
20140338273 | SOLAR PANEL ROOF MOUNTING BRACKET AND RELATED METHODS - A system for mounting at least one solar panel on a roof may include a plurality of panel mounting brackets each including a base to be positioned on the roof having a first opening(s) therein, and a vertical extension having a proximal end coupled to the base, a distal end, and a central portion extending between the proximal and distal ends. The distal end may define a fastener channel having a fastener slot opening vertically aligned with the first opening(s) in the base. The central portion may include a cross member(s) defining a second opening(s) therein vertically aligned with the fastener slot opening and the first opening(s) in the base. The system may further include a bracket fastener(s) to be inserted through the fastener slot opening, the second opening(s), and the first opening(s) of a respective panel mounting bracket and coupled to the roof. | 11-20-2014 |
20150113889 | PANEL MOUNTING BRACKET WITH UNDER-MOUNTING CLAMP AND RELATED METHODS - A system for mounting a solar panel(s) on a building, where the solar panel has an outer frame defining a lip. The system may include a plurality of panel mounting brackets each including a base to be positioned on the building, and a vertical extension having a proximal end coupled to the base and a distal end vertically spaced apart from the base, with the distal end defining a fastener channel therein. The system may also include a plurality of mounting clamps each including a bottom flange, and a top flange spaced apart from the bottom flange and partially overhanging the bottom flange and defining a slot therebetween to receive the lip. An end extension may couple respective ends of the bottom flange and top flange together, and a fastener channel connector may be coupled to the bottom flange and configured to be slidably received within the fastener channel. | 04-30-2015 |
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20140282106 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GESTURE-BASED SHARING OF DATA BETWEEN SEPARATE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Described herein are various embodiments of systems, methods, and apparatus that allow a user to share data, such as one or more files from within an application with one or more other (not necessarily co-located) computing devices using a gesture-based sharing function. In a particular example, systems, methods, and apparatus described herein may be used to share graphical representations of chemical structures within a chemical structure rendering application between two or more user devices. By offering a user a quick and visually intuitive option for sharing a file with other user(s) without exiting a current application, the systems, methods, and apparatus described herein provide efficient and engaging tools for sharing work product in real time between two or more users. | 09-18-2014 |
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20100277961 | METHOD FOR INHIBITING THERMAL RUN-AWAY - A method for mitigating aliasing effects in a single phase power converter and mitigating aliasing effects and inhibiting thermal run-away in a multi-phase power converter at varying load transition rates. A single phase or multi-phase power converter having an on-time is provided and the frequency of the power converter is adjusted so that a load step period and the on time of the single phase power converter are in a temporal relationship. Alternatively, a load step rate is inhibited from locking onto a phase current of the single phase power converter by suspending an oscillator signal. In accordance with another alternative, a load step rate is inhibited from locking onto a phase current of the single phase power converter by suspending an oscillator signal and dithering an input signal to the oscillator. | 11-04-2010 |
20100327827 | METHOD FOR BALANCING CURRENT - A method for method for inhibiting thermal run-away in a multi-phase power converter at varying load transition rates. A multi-phase power converter having an on-time is provided and the frequency of the multi-phase power converter is adjusted so that a load step period and the on time of the multi-phase power converter are in a temporal relationship. Alternatively, a load step rate is inhibited from locking onto a phase current of the multi-phase power converter by suspending an oscillator signal. In accordance with another alternative, a load step rate is inhibited from locking onto a phase current of the multi-phase power converter by suspending an oscillator signal and dithering an input signal to the oscillator. | 12-30-2010 |
20120153906 | METHOD FOR SCALING A DRIVE SIGNAL AND CIRCUIT THEREFOR - In accordance with an embodiment, a converter includes a circuit and method for scaling a drive signal. The converter determines the power at its input and scales a drive signal in accordance with the input power. In accordance with another embodiment the converter determines the power at its output and scales the drive signal in accordance with the output power. | 06-21-2012 |
20120242393 | CONVERTER INCLUDING A BOOTSRAP CIRCUIT AND METHOD - In accordance with an embodiment, a converter includes a circuit and method for charging a bootstrap capacitor. The circuit monitors a voltage across the bootstrap capacitor and enables charging the bootstrap capacitor in response to the voltage across the bootstrap capacitor being less than a threshold voltage. | 09-27-2012 |
20140264611 | SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A semiconductor component and a method for manufacturing the semiconductor component. In accordance with an embodiment, the semiconductor component includes a plurality of stacked semiconductor chips mounted to a support structure, wherein one semiconductor chip has a side with a plurality of electrical contacts electrically coupled to conductive tabs of the support structure. An electrical connector electrically connects an electrical contact formed from a side opposite the side with the plurality of electrical contacts to a corresponding conductive tab. Another semiconductor chip is mounted to the electrical connector and electrical contacts formed from this semiconductor chip are electrically connected to corresponding conductive tabs of the support structure. | 09-18-2014 |
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20140024175 | METHODS FOR PROTECTING A DIE SURFACE WITH PHOTOCURABLE MATERIALS - In a first aspect of the present invention, a method for manufacturing a flip chip package is provided comprising the steps of a) providing a chip having electrically conductive pads on an active surface thereof, b) coating at least a portion the chip with a protectant composition comprising a polymerizable component comprising a thermosetting epoxy resin, at least 50 weight percent of a substantially transparent filler having a coefficient of thermal expansion of less than 10 ppm/° C., a photoinitator, and a solvent carrier, wherein the protectant composition comprises a thixotropic index of less than 1.5, c) masking the coated chip to mask areas where vias through the protectant are desired, d) exposing the masked chip to a light source sufficient to partially crosslink the protectant composition in the unmasked areas, e) removing the uncured portions of the protectant composition thereby creating vias through the protectant composition to the electrically conductive pads on the surface of the chip, f) applying an electrically conductive material to the chip through the vias, wherein the electrically conductive material protrudes from the surface of the protectant composition, and g) heating the chip to a temperature sufficient to reflow the electrically conductive material and thermoset the protectant composition. | 01-23-2014 |
20140306259 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A siloxane compound comprises a plurality of siloxane repeating units and at least a portion of the siloxane repeating units are cyclosiloxane repeating units conforming to a specified structure. A process for producing such siloxane compounds is also provided. A process and kit for producing a cross-linked silicone polymer using the described siloxane compounds is also provided. A light emitting diode (LED) comprises an encapsulant, and the encapsulant comprises a cross-linked silicone polymer produced from the described siloxane compounds. | 10-16-2014 |
20140309380 | CROSS-LINKED SILICONE POLYMER AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A siloxane compound comprises a plurality of siloxane repeating units and at least a portion of the siloxane repeating units are cyclosiloxane repeating units conforming to a specified structure. A process for producing such siloxane compounds is also provided. A process and kit for producing a cross-linked silicone polymer using the described siloxane compounds is also provided. A light emitting diode (LED) comprises an encapsulant, and the encapsulant comprises a cross-linked silicone polymer produced from the described siloxane compounds. | 10-16-2014 |
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20080280392 | CONVEX DIE ATTACHMENT METHOD - A method for assembling a microelectronic device is provided comprising the step of adhering a die to a substrate using a convex die attachment process. The convex die attachment process generally comprises a) providing a die having an underfill material thereon, b) picking up and inverting the die, c) heating the underfill until it liquefies at least slightly and forms a convex surface, and d) placing the die on a substrate. | 11-13-2008 |
20110229822 | METHODS FOR PROTECTING A DIE SURFACE WITH PHOTOCURABLE MATERIALS - In a first aspect of the present invention, a method for manufacturing a flip chip package is provided comprising the steps of a) providing a chip having electrically conductive pads on an active surface thereof, b) coating at least a portion the chip with a protectant composition comprising a polymerizable component comprising a thermosetting epoxy resin, at least 50 weight percent of a substantially transparent filler having a coefficient of thermal expansion of less than 10 ppm/° C., a photoinitator, and a solvent carrier, wherein the protectant composition comprises a thixotropic index of less than 1.5, c) masking the coated chip to mask areas where vias through the protectant are desired, d) exposing the masked chip to a light source sufficient to partially crosslink the protectant composition in the unmasked areas, e) removing the uncured portions of the protectant composition thereby creating vias through the protectant composition to the electrically conductive pads on the surface of the chip, f) applying an electrically conductive material to the chip through the vias, wherein the electrically conductive material protrudes from the surface of the protectant composition, and g) heating the chip to a temperature sufficient to reflow the electrically conductive material and thermoset the protectant composition. | 09-22-2011 |
20110287583 | CONVEX DIE ATTACHMENT METHOD - A method for assembling a microelectronic device is provided comprising the step of adhering a die to a substrate using a convex die attachment process. The convex die attachment process generally comprises a) providing a die having an underfill material thereon, b) picking up and inverting the die, c) heating the underfill until it liquefies at least slightly and forms a convex surface, and d) placing the die on a substrate. | 11-24-2011 |
20120145321 | CURABLE PROTECTANT FOR ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES - Latent thermal initiators and protectant compositions that remain shelf stable at elevated temperatures, yet readily cure during a solder bump reflow process or other high temperature processing. The thermal initiators comprise thermally labile cation-anion pairs where the blocked cation prevents cure at low temperatures, and the unblocked cation initiates cure at high temperatures. Also provided is a method of making a preferred initiator comprising the cation [N-(4-methylbenzyl)-N,N-dimethylanalinium] and the anion [N(SO | 06-14-2012 |
20130244383 | CURABLE PROTECTANT FOR ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES - Latent thermal initiators and protectant compositions that remain shelf stable at elevated temperatures, yet readily cure during a solder bump reflow process or other high temperature processing. The thermal initiators comprise thermally labile cation-anion pairs where the blocked cation prevents cure at low temperatures, and the unblocked cation initiates cure at high temperatures. Also provided is a method of making a preferred initiator comprising the cation [N-(4-methylbenzyl)-N,N-dimethylanalinium] and the anion [N(SO | 09-19-2013 |
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20120258014 | Contaminate Control Device - A contaminate control device for filtering contaminates from a gas such as air is provided. The device includes a housing having a first inlet and a first outlet. An axial flow filter is fluidly coupled between the first inlet and the first outlet, the axial flow filter has a second inlet and a second outlet. A second filter disposed about the axial flow filter and is fluidly coupled between the first inlet and the first outlet, the second filter having a third inlet on an inner diameter and a third outlet disposed on an outer diameter. A flow restrictor is fluidly coupled between the second inlet and the first inlet. | 10-11-2012 |
20120260398 | PERSONAL COOLING APPARATUS - A wearable personal cooling apparatus includes an outer layer, wherein the outer layer comprises fabric proportioned and configured to closely envelop a human torso, a primary air plenum proximate the outer layer, an inner layer proximate the outer layer and in communication with the primary air plenum, wherein the inner layer is configured to distribute air from the primary air plenum throughout an inner surface of the inner layer, and a secondary air plenum arranged within the inner layer and in communication with the primary air plenum, wherein the secondary air plenum comprises a first end proximate the primary air plenum and a second end, and wherein the secondary air plenum is configured to direct air from the first end to the second end. | 10-18-2012 |
20130318700 | UNIVERSAL COMMODE PROCESSING UNIT - A waste collection unit includes a motor supported by a housing. A fan is coupled to the motor by a first member configured to provide a rotational input speed. A liquid-gas separator is coupled to a second member configured to provide a rotational output speed. A speed reduction device is coupled to the first and second members. The speed reduction device is configured to provide a rotational output speed that is less than the rotational input speed. In another embodiment, the fan is arranged in the housing and is directly coupled to the motor by the first member. The fan includes first and second sides respectively including first and second pumping elements. A first waste collection line fluidly connects a urinal to the first side. A second waste collection line fluidly connects a fecal storage container to the second side. | 12-05-2013 |
20130318701 | URINE STOWAGE SYSTEM FOR SPACECRAFT - A waste handling system includes a waste processing unit that includes a urine inlet configured to receive urine from a urinal. A pumping element is fluidly connected between the urine inlet and the urine outlet. A distribution system with a differential pressure valve selectively fluidly connects the urine outlet to first and second urine storage containers. The distribution system includes a switching system that selectively fluidly connects the urinal to the first and second urinal storage containers in response to an input. Each urine storage containers includes a cavity with a bag. The bag is movable between first and second volumes. An electrical switch communicates with the bag and includes first and second contact elements biased apart from one another in a first condition that corresponds to the first volume. The first and second contact elements electrically engage one another in a second condition corresponding to the second volume. | 12-05-2013 |
20140251404 | SPRING-LOADED HEAT EXCHANGER FINS - A heat exchanger includes a first plate and a second plate connected to the first plate to define a duct between the first plate and the second plate. At least one elastic cooling fin is disposed inside the duct between the first plate and the second plate. The at least one elastic fin exerts a load on the first plate. | 09-11-2014 |
20140298991 | VORTEX SEPARATOR AND SEPARATION METHOD - A vortex separator includes a vortex chamber having a circular cross section, an inlet for delivering a fluid to the vortex chamber, a gas outlet through which gas present in the fluid exits the vortex chamber, a membrane positioned to substantially prevent liquid from passing through the gas outlet, and a liquid outlet through which liquid present in the fluid exits the vortex chamber. | 10-09-2014 |
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20130017534 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING MICROBES AND COUNTING MICROBES AND DETERMINING ANTIMICROBIAL SENSITIVITY - A method of determining antimicrobial activity of an agent can include providing a well, wherein the well contains at least one antimicrobial agent, the well further including at least two electrodes. A sample of a microbe can be added into the well and a voltage pulsed between the electrodes. An electrical property can be sampled and recorded. In another aspect, a method of identifying at least one microbe includes taking a sample containing the at least one microbe, isolating the at least one microbe from the sample, dividing the at least one microbe into a at least one well, wherein each well contains at least one antimicrobial agent and at least two electrodes. A voltage is pulsed between the at least two electrodes, an electrical property is sampled during the pulsing and recorded. In another aspect, a diagnostic device for detecting at least one microbe is presented. | 01-17-2013 |
20140162308 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING MICROBES AND COUNTING MICROBES AND DETERMINING ANTIMICROBIAL SENSITIVITY - A method of determining antimicrobial activity of an agent can include providing a well, wherein the well contains at least one antimicrobial agent, the well further including at least two electrodes. A sample of a microbe can be added into the well and a voltage pulsed between the electrodes. An electrical property can be sampled and recorded. In another aspect, a method of identifying at least one microbe includes taking a sample containing the at least one microbe, isolating the at least one microbe from the sample, dividing the at least one microbe into at least one well, wherein each well contains at least one antimicrobial agent and at least two electrodes. A voltage is pulsed between the at least two electrodes, an electrical property is sampled during the pulsing and recorded. In another aspect, a diagnostic device for detecting at least one microbe is presented. | 06-12-2014 |