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20090145867 | STORAGE AND ORGANIZATION SYSTEM - A storage and/or organization system may be used to store and/or organize various items. For example, the system may include one or more panels and one or more attachment members, which may be connected to the panels and may be used to hold and/or position various items in desired locations. The attachment members may be selectively connected to and/or removed from the panels to provide a variety of storage and organization solutions. The panels may include, for example, one or more receiving portions to which the attachment members may be connected to and/or disconnected from using a snap, friction and/or interference fit. One or more portions of the panels and/or the attachment members may deform and/or deflect to provide the snap, friction and/or interference. One or more portions of the panels and/or the attachment members may remain deformed and/or deflected to provide a tension fit. | 06-11-2009 |
20100308702 | STORAGE AND ORGANIZATION SYSTEM - A storage and/or organization system may be used to store and/or organize various items. For example, the system may include one or more panels and one or more attachment members, which may be connected to the panels and may be used to hold and/or position various items in desired locations. The attachment members may be selectively connected to and/or removed from the panels to provide a variety of storage and organization solutions. The panels may include, for example, one or more receiving portions to which the attachment members may be connected to and/or disconnected from using a snap, friction and/or interference fit. One or more portions of the panels and/or the attachment members may deform and/or deflect to provide the snap, friction and/or interference. One or more portions of the panels and/or the attachment members may remain deformed and/or deflected to provide a tension fit. | 12-09-2010 |
20140125098 | CUSHION COVERS, CUSHIONS, AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Cushion covers, cushions, and methods of using the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a cushion may include a cushion insert having a bottom face including a plurality of through openings. The cushion may further include a cushion cover having a top portion, a bottom portion, one or more side portions, and an interior space at least partially defined there between. The cushion insert may be selectively received and housed in the interior space. The cushion cover may also include a bottom opening positioned in the bottom portion. The bottom opening may expose one or more of the through openings to an area external to the cushion cover. The bottom opening and the through openings may collectively be configured to promote drying and/or draining of the cushion insert by allowing passage of air and/or water between the cushion insert and the area external to the cushion cover. | 05-08-2014 |
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20090145867 | STORAGE AND ORGANIZATION SYSTEM - A storage and/or organization system may be used to store and/or organize various items. For example, the system may include one or more panels and one or more attachment members, which may be connected to the panels and may be used to hold and/or position various items in desired locations. The attachment members may be selectively connected to and/or removed from the panels to provide a variety of storage and organization solutions. The panels may include, for example, one or more receiving portions to which the attachment members may be connected to and/or disconnected from using a snap, friction and/or interference fit. One or more portions of the panels and/or the attachment members may deform and/or deflect to provide the snap, friction and/or interference. One or more portions of the panels and/or the attachment members may remain deformed and/or deflected to provide a tension fit. | 06-11-2009 |
20100308702 | STORAGE AND ORGANIZATION SYSTEM - A storage and/or organization system may be used to store and/or organize various items. For example, the system may include one or more panels and one or more attachment members, which may be connected to the panels and may be used to hold and/or position various items in desired locations. The attachment members may be selectively connected to and/or removed from the panels to provide a variety of storage and organization solutions. The panels may include, for example, one or more receiving portions to which the attachment members may be connected to and/or disconnected from using a snap, friction and/or interference fit. One or more portions of the panels and/or the attachment members may deform and/or deflect to provide the snap, friction and/or interference. One or more portions of the panels and/or the attachment members may remain deformed and/or deflected to provide a tension fit. | 12-09-2010 |
20140125098 | CUSHION COVERS, CUSHIONS, AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Cushion covers, cushions, and methods of using the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a cushion may include a cushion insert having a bottom face including a plurality of through openings. The cushion may further include a cushion cover having a top portion, a bottom portion, one or more side portions, and an interior space at least partially defined there between. The cushion insert may be selectively received and housed in the interior space. The cushion cover may also include a bottom opening positioned in the bottom portion. The bottom opening may expose one or more of the through openings to an area external to the cushion cover. The bottom opening and the through openings may collectively be configured to promote drying and/or draining of the cushion insert by allowing passage of air and/or water between the cushion insert and the area external to the cushion cover. | 05-08-2014 |
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20100104542 | CELL TRANSPLANTATION - The present invention provides polymers for use in preventing damage to the membranes of cells in fat grafts. Mixing of a triblock copolymer such as poloxymer P188 with adipocytes or adipose tissue to be transplanted into a subject is thought to stabilize the membranes of the cells leading to more successful fat transplantation in soft tissue reconstruction or augmentation. Such methods may also be used in the transplantation of adult stem cells or other cells derived from fat tissue. Other agents such as lipoic acid may also be added to the polymer/cell compositions for cell transplantation. | 04-29-2010 |
20120128641 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR IMPROVING THE VIABILITY OF CRYOPRESERVED CELLS - The present invention provides polymers and methods for increasing the viability of cryopreserved cells after thawing. Thawing cryopreserved cells in the presence of a polymer such as poloxymer P1 88 or other non-ionic polymers is thought to stabilize the membranes of the cells leading to increased post-thaw viability. Such methods may be used in the processing of cells and tissues for transplantation or for research purposes. Other agents such as antioxidants, vitamins, or osmotic protectants may also be added to cells to improve viability. | 05-24-2012 |
20130158515 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR CELL TREATMENT - The present invention relates to systems and apparatuses for improving quality and viability of biological material, such as harvested adipose cells, stem cells, or other cells or biological components, by treatment of the biological material with membrane-repairing/stabilizing agents or the like and/or mechanical removal of components, such as impurities and/or excess treatment agents. The present invention further relates to systems and apparatuses for transplanting tissue, such as adipose tissue. | 06-20-2013 |
20130336936 | CELL TRANSPLANTATION - The present invention provides polymers for use in preventing damage to the membranes of cells in fat grafts. Mixing of a triblock copolymer such as poloxymer P188 with adipocytes or adipose tissue to be transplanted into a subject is thought to stabilize the membranes of the cells leading to more successful fat transplantation in soft tissue reconstruction or augmentation. Such methods may also be used in the transplantation of adult stem cells or other cells derived from fat tissue. Other agents such as lipoic acid may also be added to the polymer/cell compositions for cell transplantation. | 12-19-2013 |
20140277055 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DAMAGE AND REMOVAL OF FAT - Exemplary embodiments of method and apparatus are provided for damaging and/or removing portions of subcutaneous fatty tissue while leaving the overlying dermal layer of the skin substantially undamaged. One or more hollow needles can be provided that include an arrangement within the lumen configured to retain or damage portions of fatty tissue that enter the lumen. Properties of the needle can be selected such that the needle can be inserted into skin and pass through the dermal layer, allowing fatty tissue to enter the distal portion of the lumen as it is advanced further, and then leaving the dermis undamaged when withdrawn. Such exemplary apparatus can include a plurality of such needles, a reciprocating arrangement to mechanically advance and withdraw the one or more needles, and/or a vibrating arrangement. | 09-18-2014 |
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20090258779 | Regeneration and rejuvenation of supported hydroprocessing catalysts - Methods for rejuvenation of supported metallic catalysts comprised of a Group VIII metal, a Group VIB metal, making use of these metals, an organic complexing agent, and optionally an organic additive, are provided. The rejuvenation includes stripping and regeneration of a spent or partially spent catalyst, followed by impregnation with metals and at least one organic compound. The impregnated, regenerated catalysts are dried, calcined, and sulfided. The catalysts are used for hydroprocessing, particularly hydrodesulfurization and hydrodenitrogenation, of hydrocarbon feedstocks. | 10-15-2009 |
20090261019 | Hydroprocessing using rejuvenated supported hydroprocessing catalysts - Methods for hydroprocessing of hydrocarbon feedstocks, including hydrodesulfurization and hydrodenitrogenation, using rejuvenated supported metallic catalysts are provided. The supported metallic catalysts comprised of a Group VIII metal, a Group VIB metal, are rejuvenated by a process making use of these metals, an organic complexing agent, and optionally an organic additive. The rejuvenation includes stripping and regeneration of a spent or partially spent catalyst, followed by impregnation with metals and at least one organic compound. The impregnated, regenerated catalysts are dried, calcined, and sulfided. | 10-22-2009 |
20100093522 | Bulk catalysts having increased stability - Bulk catalysts that include a Group VI metal, a Group VIII metal, and at least 10-60% of an organic compound based component are formed. The bulk catalysts have increased stability through the use of a stabilizer in the organic compound based component, the use of an improved gas phase sulfidation, or a combination thereof. The bulk catalysts are suitable for hydroprocessing of hydrocarbon feeds. | 04-15-2010 |
20120111767 | INTERSTITIAL METAL HYDRIDE CATALYST SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED PROCESSES - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate to the processing of hydrocarbon-containing feedstreams in the presence of an interstitial metal hydride containing catalyst comprising a surface, and a Group VI/Group VIII metal sulfide coated onto the surface of the interstitial metal hydride. The catalysts and processes of the present invention can improve overall hydrogenation, product conversion, as well as sulfur reduction in hydrocarbon feedstreams. | 05-10-2012 |
20120115713 | POISON RESISTANT CATALYST SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED PROCESSES - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate to the processing of hydrocarbon-containing feedstreams in the presence of an active catalyst component comprising a surface, and a metal oxide film coated on the surface of the active catalyst component. The catalysts and processes of the present invention can improve overall hydrogenation, product conversion, as well as improved resistance to catalytic deactivation due to sulfur and nitrogen compounds present in the hydrocarbon feedstreams. | 05-10-2012 |
20140081060 | INTERSTITIAL METAL HYDRIDE CATALYST SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED PROCESSES - Exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate to the processing of hydrocarbon-containing feedstreams in the presence of an interstitial metal hydride containing catalyst comprising a surface, and a Group VI/Group VIII metal sulfide coated onto the surface of the interstitial metal hydride. The catalysts and processes of the present invention can improve overall hydrogenation, product conversion, as well as sulfur reduction in hydrocarbon feedstreams. | 03-20-2014 |
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20080270309 | FLEXIBLE PRICING FOR BROKERING LICENSES TO MEDIA - Automatically determining pricing for at least one unit of content that can be selected and licensed or purchased over a network. Pricing is determined based on an initial price, and at least one of the following: a reviewer rating, content activity, or a customer offer price. Each of these factors may be weighted. The initial price may be a minimum price, a maximum price, a suggested price from a content owner, a pre-calculated market price, or other initial price. Content activity generally reflects user behaviors related to a content item, such as selecting a content item from a search results list, saving it as a favorite, returning to view it, placing it in a virtual shopping cart, or licensing it. Content activity combined with reviewer rating and/or offer price, indicates a “snappyness” score. A new price is dynamically calculated based on the initial price and snappyness score. | 10-30-2008 |
20090048860 | PROVIDING A RATING FOR DIGITAL MEDIA BASED ON REVIEWS AND CUSTOMER BEHAVIOR - Automatically determining pricing for at least one unit of content that can be selected and licensed or purchased over a network. Pricing is determined based on an initial price, and at least one of the following: a reviewer rating, content activity, or a customer offer price. Each of these factors may be weighted. The initial price may be a minimum price, a maximum price, a suggested price from a content owner, a pre-calculated market price, or other initial price. Content activity generally reflects user behaviors related to a content item, such as selecting a content item from a search results list, saving it as a favorite, returning to view it, placing it in a virtual shopping cart, or licensing it. Content activity combined with reviewer rating and/or offer price, indicates a “snappyness” score. A new price is dynamically calculated based on the initial price and snappyness score. | 02-19-2009 |
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20090107678 | Chemically Enhanced Stimulation of Oil/Gas Formations - Method is provided for drilling of formations containing carbonate minerals with flexible tubing capable of being turned in a very short radius. The very flexible tubing may be placed inside a work string in a well with coiled tubing and a micro-jet bit on the tubing be diverted to a selected direction and depth. Acidic drilling fluid pumped through the micro-jet bit allows high rates of drilling with hydrochloric acid. A slip joint between coiled tubing and the flexible tubing may be used to allow jet drilling without movement of the coiled tubing and use of a jet bit with forward-facing jets. Mixing of acid and base solutions downhole may be used to provide hotter acid solutions for drilling. | 04-30-2009 |
20100193192 | Perforating and Jet Drilling Method and Apparatus - Apparatus and method for drilling drainholes into a subterranean formation around a well are provided. A tool body on tubing directs a mechanical cutter or jet bit to the casing. A hole is cut in casing and a rotary detent mechanism may be used to drill additional holes through casing and enable reliable alignment of a jet bit with the holes for drilling drainholes without removing apparatus from the well. This method significantly reduces operating time to drill multiple laterals at a given depth in a wellbore. Disposable nozzles in a guide channel or nozzles on the tool body may be used for drilling through casing. | 08-05-2010 |
20120006548 | Perforating and Jet Drilling Method and Apparatus - Apparatus and method for drilling drainholes into a subterranean formation around a well are provided. A tool body on tubing directs a mechanical cutter or jet bit to the casing. A hole is cut in casing and a rotary detent mechanism may be used to drill additional holes through casing and enable reliable alignment of a jet bit with the holes for drilling drainholes without removing apparatus from the well. This method significantly reduces operating time to drill multiple laterals at a given depth in a wellbore. Disposable nozzles in a guide channel or nozzles on the tool body may be used for drilling through casing. | 01-12-2012 |
20120061079 | Perforating and Jet Drilling Method and Apparatus - Apparatus and method for drilling drainholes into a subterranean formation around a well are provided. A tool body on tubing directs a mechanical cutter or jet bit to the casing. A hole is cut in casing and a rotary detent mechanism may be used to drill additional holes through casing and enable reliable alignment of a jet bit with the holes for drilling drainholes without removing apparatus from the well. This method significantly reduces operating time to drill multiple laterals at a given depth in a wellbore. Disposable nozzles in a guide channel or nozzles on the tool body may be used for drilling through casing. | 03-15-2012 |
20140054092 | Rotary jet bit for jet drilling and cleaning - A jet bit ensures precise drilling of holes through the earth's surface, such as drainholes around a well. The jet bit has front rotating orifices and jets to drill a hole in a medium larger than the diameter of the bit. The orifices directed to the rear provide thrust to propel the bit forward by enlarging the drainhole. A stationary shroud extends beyond the front orifices to maintain the front jets rotation. The jet bit may include turbine to control rotation rate and torque on front jets containing rotating shafts. A jet bit can be small enough to turn in a radius of four (4) inches from a vertical wellbore to create a horizontal drainhole. Various mechanical cutters can be mounted on the front of the jet bit to enable cutting with both jets and mechanical cutters. | 02-27-2014 |
20140299324 | TUBULAR SYSTEM FOR JET DRILLING - Apparatus and method for drilling a drain hole from a well are provided. A flexible tubing used for conveying fluid to a jet bit is confined radially by a reduced-diameter tubing piece or a liner in production tubing near the diverter used to direct the flexible tubing. Concentric tubing pieces allow location of the bit in a well by measuring weight of a work string. | 10-09-2014 |
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20110123719 | Modification of Identification Signatures with an Applied Material - A method of modifying radar, thermal, acoustic, and visual signatures of an object includes the application of flocking to the object. The flocking may be applied by an electrostatic flocking process. The flocking material may be constructed to include a radar absorbent material to increase the efficacy of the flocking material relative to the reduction and alteration of radar signature screening. | 05-26-2011 |
20110162175 | SAFETY BELT FASTENING AND QUICK-RELEASE DEVICE - A multiple safety belt fastening and quick release device includes a housing that may be configured to receive one or more safety belt buckles. Tongues of the safety belts may be secured in the housing by a locking mechanism of the device. Each secured safety belt tongue may be associated with a locking mechanism that operates independently of other present locking mechanisms. A release mechanism may simultaneously release all secured safety belts. | 07-07-2011 |
20110181722 | TARGET IDENTIFICATION METHOD FOR A WEAPON SYSTEM - A target identification method for a remote weapon system may be installed on a land or sea-based vehicle. The remote weapon system may include a camera array with at least one exterior camera, which may be an infrared camera. The camera array may be used in conjunction with pattern recognition software that improves the ability of the system to identify objects in the scanning area around the vehicle. The pattern recognition software may be used to identify light sources during nighttime operations. | 07-28-2011 |
20110306941 | Portable Lavage Apparatus - A portable lavage apparatus for irrigating or washing wounds is disclosed. The apparatus includes a fluid bag, a spring bias mechanism, and a hose. The spring bias mechanism is typically configured to store potential energy or produce kinetic energy used for urging fluid from the fluid bag, through the hose, and toward a wound. The invention has particular advantages in military or civilian environments in that it allows prompt treatment of wounds. Additionally, the lavage apparatus is small enough to be carried by individuals and does not require an external source of power. Accordingly, the portable lavage apparatus may be employed even on battle fields or in remote areas to treat wounds. | 12-15-2011 |
20120260553 | DEVICE TO IMPROVE ACCURACY OF A SMALL ARM - An insert assembly for a weapon is disclosed. The weapon may be a rifle, such as an M4 carbine. The insert assembly is configured to support a bolt while the bolt moves during recharging and firing cycles. The insert may be configured to continuously press on an upper receiver when the rifle is assembled. These features improve shooting accuracy of the rifle by minimizing and/or making consistent movements of the rifle's internal components (i.e., there is less wobbling of the components with respect to each other). The insert assembly may include a support plate and a hollow protrusion rigidly attached to the plate. A piston and a spring are inserted into the protrusion. The piston slides within the protrusion and is pushed against the bolt of the rifle by the spring. | 10-18-2012 |
20120266513 | Accessory Mounting Mechanism for Small Arms - A bipod attachment mechanism for small arms that is releasably attached to an elongated rail adaptor is disclosed. The attachment mechanism removably mounts an accessory to a small arms weapon. The bipod attachment mechanism includes a rail attachment mechanism and a grip element having an upper end and a lower end, and including a hollow interior cavity. A pin-receiving section includes an aperture for receiving an accessory mounting pin, and a spring-biased catch mechanism for securing the accessory mounting pin. | 10-25-2012 |
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20100177591 | AIR BALANCING FOR VIBRATORY APPARATUS WITH AIR KNIFE - A system includes a vibratory apparatus with a housing having a floor with an opening and a chamber, a deck disposed in the chamber between the chamber inlet and the opening, a section of the deck having a plurality of apertures and a plenum defined beneath the deck section, and an air knife disposed between the deck section and the chamber outlet. The system includes an air handling system with a first path in communication with the plenum, a second path in communication with the air knife, a third path in communication with a space beneath the air knife, a fourth path in communication with the chamber above the deck between the inlet and the deck section, a return path from the outlet, and an air mover having an outlet in communication with the first, second, third, and fourth paths and an inlet in communication with the return path. | 07-15-2010 |
20120261314 | SORTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for sorting has an inlet end, a first separation section disposed downstream of the inlet end and including a fluidizing section and a hood disposed above the fluidizing section, a negative pressure developed adjacent the fluidizing section to draw a first class of materials into the hood, a second separation section disposed downstream of the first separation section and including an air knife and a dropout, a second class of materials passing through the air knife and into the dropout and a third class of materials passing over the dropout and through an outlet end, and a vibration generator coupled to the first separation section and the second separation section to convey material from the inlet end to the outlet end. | 10-18-2012 |
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20080200644 | Method for inverse solid phase synthesis of peptides - The present invention provides a process for preparing a peptide of formula (I): | 08-21-2008 |
20130231300 | Purified Crocetin Compound And Method For Treating, Inhibiting, And/Or Prophylaxis of Cancer, Such As Pancreatic Cancer - A fraction separated from crude crocetin by preparative HPLC, and identified using LC/MS and NMR as crocetinic acid, markedly regressed the proliferation and increased apoptosis in pancreatic cancer cells. Purified crocetinic acid showed more potency than 15 commercial or crude crocetin using proliferation and apoptosis as markers. Purified crocetinic acid also showed significant anti-tumorigenic activity against pancreatic cancer cells in a mouse model of pancreatic cancer. Given crocetinic acid's low toxicity, crocetinic acid could be used as a chemotherapeutic or chemopreventative agent for pancreatic cancer. | 09-05-2013 |
20140221491 | In Vivo Method for Treating, Inhibiting, and/or Prophylaxis of Cancer, such as Pancreatic Cancer - An in vivo method of inhibiting tumor growth, specifically pancreatic cancer, includes administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound, composition, and/or a pharmaceutical formulation including crocetinic acid. | 08-07-2014 |
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20100268958 | Systems and Methods for Watermarking Software and Other Media - Systems and methods are disclosed for embedding information in software and/or other electronic content such that the information is difficult for an unauthorized party to detect, remove, insert, forge, and/or corrupt. The embedded information can be used to protect electronic content by identifying the content's source, thus enabling unauthorized copies or derivatives to be reliably traced, and thus facilitating effective legal recourse by the content owner. Systems and methods are also disclosed for protecting, detecting, removing, and decoding information embedded in electronic content, and for using the embedded information to protect software or other media from unauthorized analysis, attack, and/or modification. | 10-21-2010 |
20110029780 | Systems and Methods for Conducting Transactions and Communications Using a Trusted Third Party - Systems and methods are provided for managing the transfer of electronic files. In one embodiment, a sender transfers an encrypted version of a file (such as a digitally encoded audio track, movie, document, or the like) to someone who wishes to receive it. The receiver computes a hash of the encrypted file, and sends it to a trusted third party. The trusted third party compares the hash that was computed by the receiver with another hash computed by the sender. If the two hashes match, the third party sends the file decryption key to the receiver. In some embodiments, the receiver may also send the third party payment information so that the sender, the content owner, and/or the third party can be paid for their role in the transaction. In a preferred embodiment, the payment information is only sent to, and/or used by, the third party once the third party has confirmed to the satisfaction of the receiver that the encrypted file in the receiver's possession will decrypt correctly. In some embodiments, the sender computes a hash of the encrypted version of the file and sends it directly to the third party. In other embodiments, the sender encrypts this hash using a key associated with the third party and sends the encrypted hash to the receiver, who then forwards it to the third party. | 02-03-2011 |
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20090029400 | Pharmaceuticals and methods for treating hypoxia and screening methods therefor - Light-generating fusion proteins having a ligand binding site and a light-generating polypeptide moiety and their use as diagnostics, in drug screening and discovery, and as therapeutics, are disclosed. The light-generating fusion protein has a feature where the bioluminescence of the polypeptide moiety changes upon binding of a ligand at the ligand binding site. The ligand may be, for example, an enzyme present in an environment only under certain conditions, e.g., ubiquitin ligase in a hypoxic state, such that the light-generating fusion protein is “turned on” only under such conditions. | 01-29-2009 |
20100016434 | Inhibitors of Egln3 Activity for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disorders - The present invention provides methods for preventing or reducing neuronal apoptosis, particularly wherein the apoptosis is associated with a neurodegenerative disorder in a subject. | 01-21-2010 |
20100233735 | PHARMACEUTICALS AND METHODS FOR TREATING HYPOXIA AND SCREENING METHODS THEREFOR - Light-generating fusion proteins having a ligand binding site and a light-generating polypeptide moiety and their use as diagnostics, in drug screening and discovery, and as therapeutics, are disclosed. The light-generating fusion protein has a feature where the bioluminescence of the polypeptide moiety changes upon binding of a ligand at the ligand binding site. The ligand may be, for example, an enzyme present in an environment only under certain conditions, e.g., ubiquitin ligase in a hypoxic state, such that the light-generating fusion protein is “turned on” only under such conditions. | 09-16-2010 |
20110275697 | REGULATION OF CYCLIN D - The present invention provides methods for modulating the level or activity of cyclin D by inhibiting EGLN2 expression or activity. The methods are particularly useful for treating or preventing a disorder associated with elevated cyclin D levels or activity, such as cancer. | 11-10-2011 |
20130115221 | HIFa prolyl hydroxylation assay - Light-generating fusion proteins having a ligand binding site and a light-generating polypeptide moiety and their use as diagnostics, in drug screening and discovery, and as therapeutics, are disclosed. The light-generating fusion protein has a feature where the bioluminescence of the polypeptide moiety changes upon binding of a ligand at the ligand binding site. The ligand may be, for example, an enzyme present in an environment only under certain conditions, e.g., ubiquitin ligase in a hypoxic state, such that the light-generating fusion protein is “turned on” only under such conditions. | 05-09-2013 |
20140024699 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING ERYTHROPOIETIN (EPO) PRODUCTION - The invention relates to double-stranded ribonucleic acid (dsRNA) compositions targeting one or more EGLN genes, EGLN1, EGLN2 and/or EGLN3 and methods of using such dsRNA compositions to inhibit expression of these genes. | 01-23-2014 |
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20100012091 | IN-LINE NOISE FILTERING DEVICE FOR FUEL SYSTEM - A fuel injection system includes a fuel supply rail, a fuel injector configured to control the delivery of fuel from the fuel supply rail, and a noise filtering device engaging an upstream end of the fuel injector and/or positioned at least partially within the fuel injector. The noise filtering device defines a fuel passage configured to direct fuel from the fuel supply rail into the fuel injector. The noise filtering device can include one or more of several features including a pocket, a wrap-around shape to conform to the inlet end of the fuel injector, a face-sealing portion, a compression section, and a plurality of parallel restriction passages. | 01-21-2010 |
20110192378 | IN-LINE NOISE FILTERING DEVICE FOR FUEL SYSTEM - A fuel injection system includes a fuel supply rail having a supply opening. A fuel injector is coupled to the fuel supply rail and configured to control the delivery of fuel from the fuel supply rail through the supply opening. A noise filtering device engages an upstream end of the fuel injector. The noise filtering device has a projecting portion extending at least partially into the supply opening along an axis, and the noise filtering device defines a restriction passage for directing fuel from the supply rail into the fuel injector. A face seal is established at a transverse face adjacent the supply opening. | 08-11-2011 |
20110315119 | IN-LINE NOISE FILTERING DEVICE FOR FUEL SYSTEM - A fuel injection system includes a fuel supply rail having a supply opening. A fuel injector is coupled to the fuel supply rail and configured to control the delivery of fuel from the fuel supply rail through the supply opening. A noise filtering device engages an upstream end of the fuel injector. The noise filtering device has a projecting portion extending at least partially into the supply opening along an axis, and the noise filtering device defines a restriction passage for directing fuel from the supply rail into the fuel injector. A face seal is established at a transverse face adjacent the supply opening. | 12-29-2011 |
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20080248162 | On-demand meat tenderizing package - The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a compartmented marinade package comprising a food product, such as a cut of meat, loaded into a first compartment and a frozen food additive loaded into a second compartment. The package includes a rupturable seal separating the two compartments to allow the mixing and marinating of the food product and food additive when desired by a user. The user squeezes the desired storage chamber and the pressure applied thereto causes the rupturable seal to break, allowing intermixing between the compartments. | 10-09-2008 |
20090283541 | System and apparatus for dispensing pumpable products - The presently disclosed system comprises a pouch to house a pumpable product, a pouch fitment that can be associated with a pump, and an enclosing carton for containing the pouch and fitment. In some embodiments, the system can further comprise a pump operatively connected to the pouch and carton to dispense the pouch contents. The pouch is advantageously configured within the carton in an U-shaped arrangement, allowing the controlled dispensing of a pumpable product. | 11-19-2009 |
20100147884 | Interlocking dispensing system for dispensing a pumpable products - The presently disclosed subject matter comprises a pouch to house a pumpable product, a pouch fitment to the pouch, and an enclosing carton for containing the pouch and fitment. The system further comprises a pump assembly that pierces the pouch fitment and interacts with the carton to dispense the pouch contents. | 06-17-2010 |
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20110067918 | EMI SHIELDING MATERIALS - Corrosion-resistant electromagnetic interference (“EMI”) shielding material. The material is provided as an admixture of an elastomeric polymeric component and a filler component. The filler component is provided as glass or aluminum particles which are electrolessly-plated with a plating of a nickel-phosphorous alloy. | 03-24-2011 |
20110162879 | ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE FOAM EMI SHIELD - An EMI shield having at least one compartment for enclosing circuitry of an electronic device. The shield includes a resilient layer of a thermoformable, electrically-conductive foam, the layer having first surface and a second surface defining a thickness dimension therebetween, and the layer having an interior portion surrounded by a perimeter portion. The interior portion of the layer is compressed through the thickness dimension thereof to form a top wall portion of the shield, with the thickness dimension of the perimeter portion extending downwardly from the top wall portion to form a side wall portion of the shield which together with the top wall portion defines at least a portion of the compartment. | 07-07-2011 |
20110275981 | ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY FOR DELIVERING A THERAPEUTIC AGENT INTO OCULAR TISSUE - A contact electrode assembly for delivering at least one therapeutic agent into ocular tissue of a subject includes a flexible dielectric layer, a first electrode portion, and a second electrode portion. The flexible dielectric includes oppositely disposed first and second surfaces. The first electrode portion is disposed on the first surface of the dielectric layer. The second electrode portion is disposed on a portion of the second surface of the dielectric layer. The second electrode portion includes an interdigitated electrode having a first comb-shaped portion defining a first plurality of fingers and a second comb-shaped portion defining a second plurality of fingers. Each of the first electrode portion, the first comb-shaped portion, and the second comb-shaped portion is electrically connectable to a signal source. | 11-10-2011 |
20130068519 | LOW FORCE DEFLECTION AND CORROSION RESISTANT EMI GASKET - An EMI shielding gasket having enhanced corrosion protection and force deflection is provided. The gasket has a body formed from an electrically conductive material with outwardly extending projections from one or both surface portions thereof. A non-conductive polymer gel is applied to the spaces between the projections for protection against corrosion. The gasket is particularly adapted for use in external aluminum aircraft surfaces which are exposed to harsh environmental conditions. | 03-21-2013 |
20130092410 | ENCAPSULATED EXPANDED CRIMPED METAL MESH FOR SEALING, EMI SHIELDING AND LIGHTNING STRIKE APPLICATIONS - A composite gasket for sealing, lightning strike protection and EMI shielding is provided. The gasket has a resilient conductive mesh sheet embedded with an elastomer gel layer. The conductive mesh is corrugated to provide a series of repeating waveforms, providing the gasket with a lower deflection force, better corrosion resistance, protection against lightning strikes and a higher EMI shielding capability. A second elastomer can be used around the edge portions of the gasket for improved abrasion resistance and increased tensile strength. A fiberglass sheet can be incorporated in the mesh for added reinforcement and support. The gaskets of the invention can be used on external aircraft components, such as external aircraft antenna mounts. | 04-18-2013 |
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20140126959 | Apparatuses, Systems And Methods For Selectively Affecting Movement Of A Motor Vehicle - A non-lethal vehicle device provides for the selective, remotely-deployed controlled stop of a targeted vehicle regardless of wheel or undercarriage configuration. The device is comprised of a combination of a remote arm/safe mechanism, a remote deployment controller, spike/snare deployment mechanism(s), a “speed bump” type housing that can protrude (be driven over until deployed) or be submerged, and one or more snares with a plurality of spikes. A combination of sensors may provide independent deployment once armed. | 05-08-2014 |
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20080282625 | Earth anchor - An earth anchor of the pivoting type having an essentially cylindrical body, a blind bore extending therein to from a trailing axial end of the cylindrical body and a leading edge projecting from a leading end of the body, the leading edge chisel shaped for ease of penetration into the ground, guiding surfaces extending substantially normal to the leading edge and forward of the main body portion, the guiding surfaces having a plurality of leading chisel edges stepped back from the leading edge and from one another as the guiding surface leading edges are spaced further away from a center of the leading edge, the guiding surfaces terminating in final leading edge spaced axially from the leading edge and laterally from each of the stepped leading edges and having at least a portion which extend radially beyond the main body, guide ridges extending from the final leading edges to the trailing axial end projecting radially from the body substantially no further than the maximum width of the guiding surface leading edges. | 11-20-2008 |
20090041548 | Ground anchor - An earth anchor of the pivoting type having an essentially cylindrical body, a blind bore extending thereinto from a trailing axial end of the cylindrical body and a leading edge projecting from a leading end of the body, the leading edge being formed as a rounded surface adapted for penetration through reinforcement paths while minimizing severing of the strands of the mat. | 02-12-2009 |
20090041549 | Earth anchor - An earth anchor of the pivoting type having an essentially cylindrical body, a blind bore extending thereinto from a trailing axial end of the cylindrical body and a leading edge projecting from a leading end of the body, the leading edge being formed as a rounded surface adapted for penetration through reinforcement paths while minimizing severing of the strands of the mat. | 02-12-2009 |
20100269422 | Ground anchor - An earth anchor of the pivoting type having an essentially cylindrical body, a blind bore extending thereinto from a trailing axial end of the cylindrical body and a leading edge projecting from a leading end of the body, the leading edge being formed as a rounded surface adapted for penetration through reinforcement paths while minimizing severing of the strands of the mat. | 10-28-2010 |
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20080287559 | Brominated Butadiene/Vinyl Aromatic Copolymers, Blends of Such Copolymers with a Vinyl Aromatic Polymer and Polymeric Foams Formed From Such Blends - A thermally stable brominated butadiene copolymer, such as brominated styrene/butadiene block copolymer, brominated random styrene/butadiene copolymer or brominated styrene/butadiene graft copolymer, preparation of the brominated butadiene copolymers, use of the brominated butadiene copolymers as a flame retardant additive and polymeric compositions, both foamed and non-foamed, that incorporate a flame-retarding amount of brominated butadiene copolymer. | 11-20-2008 |
20080293839 | STABILIZED EXTRUDED ALKENYL AROMATIC POLYMER FOAMS AND PROCESSES FOR EXTRUDING STABILIZED ALKENYL AROMATIC POLYMER FOAMS - Prepare an extruded thermoplastic polymer foam having a thermoplastic polymer composition having defined therein multiple cells, the thermoplastic polymer foam containing at least one thermoplastic polymer, a brominated flame retardant, an epoxy containing organic compound and 180 weight parts or less of water extractable cations using a brominated flame retardant, an innocuous stabilizer and a blowing agent containing water. | 11-27-2008 |
20090117358 | Extruded Polymer Foams Containing Brominated Fatty Acid-Based Flame Retardant Additives - Extruded polymer foams are prepared using brominated fatty acids, an ester, amide or ester-amide of a brominated fatty acid, a glyceride of one or more brominated fatty acids, or a polymerized brominated fatty acid as an FR additive. The brominated FR additives unexpectedly are stable at the extrusion temperatures, and provide excellent flame retardancy to the foams. | 05-07-2009 |
20090149561 | EXTRUDED POLYMER FOAMS CONTAINING BROMINATED 2-OXO-1,3,2-DIOXAPHOSPHORINANE COMPOUNDS AS FLAME RETARDANT ADDITIVES - Extruded polymer foams are prepared using 5,5-bis(bromomethyl)-2-oxo-1,3,2-dioxaphosphorinane or brominated 2-oxo-1,3,2-dioxaphosphorinane compounds. The brominated FR additives unexpectedly are stable at the extrusion temperatures, and provide excellent flame retardancy to the foams. | 06-11-2009 |
20100317757 | Brominated Polymers as FR Additives and Polymer Systems Containing Same - Certain brominated polymers compounds are effective FR additives for combustible organic polymers. These FR additives include: i) a copolymer having styrene and 2,3-dibromopropylmaleimide repeating units; ii) a brominated polyester having aliphatically bound bromine; iii) an allyl ether of a ring-brominated novolac resin; iv) a 3-bromo-2-hydroxypropyl ether of a novolac resin; v) a 2,3-dibromopropyl ether of a cresol novolac resin; and vi) a brominated ROMP polymer or copolymer. | 12-16-2010 |
20110060104 | PROCESS FOR BROMINATING BUTADIENE/VINYL AROMATIC COPOLYMERS - A polybutadiene brominating method uses a quaternary ammonium tribromide as the brominating agent. The brominating is performed in solution, and dual extractions recover the spent brominating agent and recombine it with fresh bromine to regenerate an active tribromide. Solvent and aqueous extraction streams can be purified and recycled as needed. | 03-10-2011 |
20110152391 | EXPANDED STYRENIC POLYMERS CONTAINING AROMATIC PHOSPHONATE FR ADDITIVES - Expanded styrenic polymers contain 1 to 20% by weight of one or more aromatic polyphosphonate compounds corresponding to the following structure I: wherein a and b are each from 0 to 6, with a+b being from 2 to 6, each R is independently hydrogen, unsubstituted or inertly substituted alkyl having up to 6 carbon atoms, —NO | 06-23-2011 |
20110240906 | STABILIZERS FOR POLYMERS CONTAINING ALIPHATICALLY-BOUND BROMINE - Aliphatic bromine-containing polymers are stabilized using a mixture of an alkyl phosphite and an epoxy compound. This stabilizer package is very effective at preventing cross-linking reactions from occurring when the aliphatic bromine-containing polymer is subjected to high temperatures as are seen in melt processing operations. The stabilized aliphatic bromine-containing polymer is useful as a flame retardant for other polymers, notably polystyrene foam. | 10-06-2011 |
20120077894 | EXTRUDED POLYMER FOAMS CONTAINING BROMINATED FATTY ACID-BASED FLAME RETARDANT ADDITIVES - Extruded polymer foams are prepared using brominated fatty acids, an ester, amide or ester-amide of a brominated fatty acid, a glyceride of one or more brominated fatty acids, or a polymerized brominated fatty acid as an FR additive. The brominated FR additives unexpectedly are stable at the extrusion temperatures, and provide excellent flame retardancy to the foams. | 03-29-2012 |
20120149793 | MONOMODAL EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM - Prepare an extruded polystyrene foam article by extruding a foamable polymer composition containing polystyrene homopolymer, a blowing agent containing 0.5 to three weight-parts water and 0.1 to five weight parts halloysite clay particles, with weight-parts relative to 100 weight-parts total polymer. | 06-14-2012 |
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20140116248 | Selective Gas Transport Films that Contain Brominated Styrene-Butadiene Copolymers - Brominated styrene-butadiene copolymers are useful gas transport films. The gas transport films are made by brominating a starting styrene-butadiene copolymer, and then forming the brominated styrene-butadiene copolymer into a film The film may contain a blend of the brominated styrene-butadiene copolymer with one or more other polymers. The films have excellent selectivities between certain pairs of gasses, and exhibit high gas transport rates for various gasses such as carbon dioxide and water vapor. | 05-01-2014 |
20140187692 | Impact-Modified Styrenic Polymers Containing Brominated Vinyl Aromatic-Butadiene Copolymer - Impact-modified polystyrene resins such as HIPS and ABS resins are blended with a brominated vinyl aromatic-butadiene copolymer. The brominated copolymer is an effective flame retardant in these compositions, allowing in many cases a V-1 rating to be achieved in the UL-94 vertical burn test. | 07-03-2014 |
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20100027838 | Image-Based Visibility Measurement - The invention provides an image-based visibility measurement solution in which an image is used to calculate a visibility (visual range). In one embodiment, a lighting condition for the image is determined and the visibility calculation is adjusted based on the lighting condition. Further, the invention can obtain image data for a set of portions of the image and estimate a visual range based on each portion. The estimated visual ranges can be combined to calculate the visibility for the image. Still further, multiple metrics can be calculated, each of which is used to estimate a visual range. Subsequently, the visual ranges can be used to calculate the visibility for the image. Even further, configuration data that is based on a set of training images can be used to calculate the visibility for a new image. To this extent, the invention can incorporate the lighting condition, portions of the image having differing features, multiple metrics, and/or feedback through training images to accurately measure visibility based on an image. | 02-04-2010 |
20130325334 | Pose Estimation - A solution for estimating the pose of a platform, such as a vehicle, is provided. Data from a plurality of types of sensing devices located on the platform can be used to independently calculate a plurality of preliminary estimates corresponding to the pose. A plurality of estimates corresponding to the pose can be generated using the preliminary estimates and at least one covariance matrix. One or more entries in the covariance matrix are adjusted based on an uncertainty for the corresponding preliminary estimate. The uncertainty can vary based on time, distance, and/or velocity of the platform. | 12-05-2013 |
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20090027080 | Low leakage and data retention circuitry - An integrated circuit includes first circuitry and sleep transistor circuitry. The first circuitry receives input signals and processes the input signals. The first circuitry also retains data in a sleep state that has low leakage. The sleep transistor circuitry is coupled to the first circuitry and receives a sleep signal that has a negative voltage. The sleep circuitry reduces power consumption of the first circuitry in the sleep state to have low leakage based on the sleep signal while retaining the data in the first circuitry. | 01-29-2009 |
20090140800 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITH SIGNAL BUS FORMED BY CELL ABUTMENT OF LOGIC CELLS - An integrated circuit with a signal bus formed by the cell abutment of logic cells. The integrated circuit comprises at least two logic cells. The signal bus is formed by cell abutment of the at least two logic cells. The signal bus is configured to receive a signal and to distribute the signal to each of the at least two logic cells. | 06-04-2009 |
20100060319 | LOW LEAKAGE AND DATA RETENTION CIRCUITRY - An integrated circuit includes first circuitry and sleep transistor circuitry. The first circuitry receives input signals and processes the input signals. The first circuitry also retains data in a sleep state that has low leakage. The sleep transistor circuitry is coupled to the first circuitry and receives a sleep signal that has a negative voltage. The sleep circuitry reduces power consumption of the first circuitry in the sleep state to have low leakage based on the sleep signal while retaining the data in the first circuitry. | 03-11-2010 |
20110260785 | Low Leakage and Data Retention Circuitry - An integrated circuit includes first circuitry and sleep transistor circuitry. The first circuitry receives input signals and processes the input signals. The first circuitry also retains data in a sleep state that has low leakage. The sleep transistor circuitry is coupled to the first circuitry and receives a sleep signal that has a negative voltage. The sleep circuitry reduces power consumption of the first circuitry in the sleep state to have low leakage based on the sleep signal while retaining the data in the first circuitry. | 10-27-2011 |
20130027125 | LOW LEAKAGE AND DATA RETENTION CIRCUITRY - An integrated circuit includes first circuitry and sleep transistor circuitry. The first circuitry receives input signals and processes the input signals. The first circuitry also retains data in a sleep state that has low leakage. The sleep transistor circuitry is coupled to the first circuitry and receives a sleep signal that has a negative voltage. The sleep circuitry reduces power consumption of the first circuitry in the sleep state to have low leakage based on the sleep signal while retaining the data in the first circuitry. | 01-31-2013 |
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20080234473 | OLIGONUCLEOTIDES FOR AMPLIFYING TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS-DERIVED NUCLEIC ACID - Oligonucleotides useful for determining the presence of | 09-25-2008 |
20080241893 | METHODS FOR AMPLIFYING TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS-DERIVED NUCLEIC ACID - Oligonucleotides useful for determining the presence of | 10-02-2008 |
20090048439 | Isolation of nucleic acids molecules using modified solid supports - Provided are solid supports that contain at least one hydrophilic ligand; and at least one hydrophobic ligand, where amount of the at least one hydrophobic ligand on the solid support relative to the amount of the at least one hydrophilic ligand on the solid support is adjusted for binding target nucleic acid(s) from a sample onto the solid support and/or for eluting the bound target nucleic acid(s) from the solid support, so that the amount of target nucleic acid(s) bound to the solid support and/or recovered after elution from the solid support is about 5% to about 500% greater than the amount of target nucleic acid(s) bound to the solid support and/or recovered from the solid support in the absence of either the at least one hydrophobic ligand or the at least one hydrophilic ligand or both. The solid supports with ligands are used for isolation of nucleic acid molecules from samples. | 02-19-2009 |
20100003693 | Compositions and Methods For Detecting The Presence Of Cryptosporidium Organisms In A Test Sample - The present invention describes novel oligonucleotides targeted to nucleic acid sequences derived from | 01-07-2010 |
20110269133 | Compositions and Methods For Detecting The Presence Of Cryptosporidium Parvum In A Test Sample - The present invention describes novel oligonucleotides targeted to nucleic acid sequences derived from | 11-03-2011 |
20120171669 | Assay and Compositions for Detection of Bacillus Anthracis Nucleic Acid - The invention includes compositions and methods of detection of | 07-05-2012 |
20120288868 | ISOLATION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS - Provided herein is technology relating to isolating nucleic acids. In particular, the technology relates to methods and kits for extracting nucleic acids from problematic samples such as stool. | 11-15-2012 |
20140194607 | ISOLATION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS - Provided herein is technology relating to isolating nucleic acids. In particular, the technology relates to methods and kits for extracting nucleic acids from problematic samples such as stool. | 07-10-2014 |
20140194608 | ISOLATION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS - Provided herein is technology relating to isolating nucleic acids. In particular, the technology relates to methods and kits for extracting nucleic acids from problematic samples such as stool. | 07-10-2014 |
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20100144239 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ARTICULATED CHARACTER HEAD ACTUATION AND CONTROL - A method for operating a driven output device provided in an articulated head, mobile prop, or other object worn by a performer. The method includes providing a wearable control system, the control system including a driver for the output device, a control module, a wireless receiver, and memory. The method includes storing a set of show control commands for the output device in the memory, and receiving a show control signal with the wireless receiver from a wayside controller. The method includes operating the control module to process the show control signal, to retrieve the show control commands, and to signal the driver to drive the output device based on the commands. The commands are selected based on a character identifier stored in memory associated with the output device such as in a character head junction box, and this memory stores tuning or configuration data for the output device. | 06-10-2010 |
20130292471 | HIGH FREQUENCY ANTENNA FORMED ON A COMPOUND SURFACE - An RFID reader includes an HF antenna formed on a compound, or three-dimensional, surface. With an HF antenna so configured, the RFID reader operates with an expanded region in which a short-range RFID device can be effectively read, while still requiring close proximity between the RFID device and the RFID reader for successful communication. Consequently, the physical security of information associated with the RFID device can be maintained while simultaneously enhancing the reliability of communications between the RFID device and an RFID reader. In addition, the HF antenna can be reliably and repeatably formed into a desired three-dimensional shape with a relatively simple two-step process. | 11-07-2013 |
20140106664 | STREAMING OF DIGITAL DATA TO A PORTABLE DEVICE - The present invention achieves wireless delivery of media streams to portable devices for providing media information related to a show or attraction for the purposes of captioning, language translation, and assistive listening. As a person moves about a venue, the device receives infrared or radio signals from transmitters at venue locations. The device decodes each signal as venue location, event time, or device trigger for presentation on the device. The device memory contains audio, text, graphics and device playback may contain one or many of these stored contents. The stored content is synchronized with the user's location, time of travel, time of day, time of a show, or an event in a show and may be in one or many languages. Presentation of stored content on the device may also be altered by user preference, stored logic constraints, automatic learning of user behavior, or user interaction with other devices. | 04-17-2014 |
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20080284204 | Liftgate Exterior Module For An Automotive Vehicle - The technology described herein provides a molded trim assembly located externally at the top of a liftgate structure to provide an aerodynamic and stylish overhang above the liftgate glass. Furthermore, the technology also provides a liftgate exterior module including a plug-in module containing a motorized window wiper arm assembly, a central high mounted stop light, and a washer fluid spray nozzle. | 11-20-2008 |
20090058143 | SCUFF PLATE MODULAR ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE LIFTGATE - A vehicle scoff plate assembly may have an outer closure panel, an inner closure panel fastened to the outer closure panel, a first striker mounting bracket fastenable to the inner closure panel, a first striker mounted to the first striker mounting bracket, and a scuff plate fastened to the outer closure panel that surrounds the first striker. A second striker mounting bracket is fastenable to the inner closure panel and a second striker is mountable to the second striker mounting bracket. The second striker mounting bracket is configured in a different angular position to orient the second striker in a different position than the first striker. The inner closure panel and outer closure panel both mount to the vehicle underbody. With different striker mounting brackets mountable to the inner closure panel, a standard vehicle underbody may be utilized and result in fewer or no vehicle underbody production line changes. | 03-05-2009 |
20140158731 | VEHICLE CAMERA MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - In at least one implementation, a mounting assembly for a vehicle camera to mount the camera to a vehicle panel having inner and outer surfaces and an opening includes a clip and a bezel. The clip is adapted to overlie an inner surface of the panel and has a camera retention feature for connecting the clip to the camera, and the clip is larger than the opening in the panel to inhibit the camera from being removed through the opening. The bezel is adapted to overlie the outer surface of the panel and has a connection feature adapted to connect the bezel with one or both of the clip and the camera to trap a portion of the vehicle panel between the bezel and the clip. | 06-12-2014 |