US07995628B2
A method and a system are implemented in the fabrication of a portable high power terahertz beam source that can produce a tunable, high power terahertz beam over the frequency from 0.1 THz to 2.5 THz. The terahertz source employs a recycling pump beam method and a beam quality control device. The beam quality control device may or may not be required for a high power terahertz beam generation. In exemplary embodiments, a lithium niobate (LiNbO3) crystal or a lithium niobate crystal doped with 5% magnesium oxide (LiNbO3:MgO) can be used. Other nonlinear optical crystals, including GaSe can be used in place of the LiNbO3 crystal. Through proper alignment of a pump beam, along with recycling a pump beam, high conversion efficiency is achieved, and a high output power beam is produced at terahertz frequencies.
US07995624B2
System and methods are provided for multiplexing digital data. In accordance with certain implementations, a method is provided that includes coordinating transmission of digital data elements of a packet including digital data elements arranged 1 . . . n. The coordinating step may include transmitting a first stream of data elements stored in memory, starting with data element 1 of the packet and proceeding upward through the data elements of the packet in sequential order, and transmitting a second stream of data elements stored in the memory, starting with data element n of the packet and proceeding downward through the data elements of the packet in sequential order, wherein transmitting of the first stream and the second stream is attempted to be performed during the same time. The method may also include terminating any sending of the first and second streams of data elements when the entire packet has been received.
US07995623B2
A method and system for adjusting a clock signal in a network element of a data network adjusts the clock signal based on difference values formed by received synchronizing messages. Each difference value is a difference of a reception and transmission values of a received synchronizing message. The reception value depends on a cumulated number of periods of the clock signal at a moment of arrival of the synchronizing message. The transmission value depends on a position of the synchronizing message in a chronological transmission order of synchronizing messages. When adjusting, an adjusting effect of the difference values belonging to a lower part of a margin of fluctuation of the difference values is weighted more heavily than that of an upper part. Thus, for clock signal adjustment, that share of information represented by the received synchronizing messages that has the least interference is used, irrespective of the data network load.
US07995621B2
Techniques for time transfer via signal encoding are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method for time transfer via signal encoding comprising generating a time service ordered-set for inclusion in a physical coding sublayer frame of a physical layer device, generating time service data for inclusion in the physical coding sublayer frame of the physical layer device, and transmitting the physical coding sublayer frame.
US07995620B2
A method for transferring data between a data transmission system and a processor of a participant in the data transmission system. All components of the data transmission system are synchronized to a common global time base. The operating system time base of the participant processor is synchronized to the global time base of the data transmission system at least prior to a data transfer, and, to this end, a synchronization clock pulse that is synchronous to the global time base of the data transmission system is provided for synchronizing the operating system time base. This synchronization clock pulse may be provided by a hardware and/or software arrangement. In a data transmission system for implementing the method, the synchronization clock pulse is provided by suitable arrangement(s) of the communications controller and applied to the host processor via a synchronization line.
US07995619B2
Methods and arrangements to model an asynchronous interface are disclosed. Embodiments include transformations, code, state machines or other logic to generate a skew pattern for a semi-static or time-constrained, asynchronous interface and employ the skew pattern in data transfers during a time interval in which the asynchronous interface. Embodiments may than alter the skew pattern in at the expiration of the time interval. In many embodiments, changes to the skew pattern may be substantially non-deterministic. In other embodiments, chances to the skew pattern may follow a heuristic or other dynamic or pre-determined pattern.
US07995616B2
A method for identifying a reference point in time in a wireless communication system includes: receiving a first repeated sequence of symbols; receiving a second repeated sequence of symbols; performing an autocorrelation between the first and second sequences of symbols; and identifying as the reference point in time an autocorrelation null between the first and second repeated sequences of symbols. Apparatus for identifying a reference point in time in a wireless communication system includes: means for receiving a first repeated sequence of symbols; means for receiving a second repeated sequence of symbols; means for performing an autocorrelation between the first and second sequences of symbols; and means for identifying as the reference point in time an autocorrelation null between the first and second repeated sequences of symbols.
US07995607B2
An arbiter for a device arranged to be coupled to a serial bus, the arbiter comprising a means for obtaining identifier information associated with one more other devices coupled to the serial bus and; means for determining a priority level based upon an identifier associated with the device and identifier associated with one of the other devices.
US07995606B1
A method for administering transmission of a first type of packets and a second type of packets over a serial bus. In one embodiment, the method comprises: if there is a packet of a second type to be sent, then concatenating the packet of the second type to a plurality of packets of the first type and sending the plurality of packets of the first type followed by the concatenated packet of the second type; and if there is no packet of the second type to be sent, then concatenating a bogus ack packet to the plurality of packets of the first type and sending the plurality of packets of the first type followed by the concatenated bogus ack packet.
US07995604B2
A radio transceiver device includes circuitry for radiating electromagnetic signals at a very high radio frequency both through space, as well as through wave guides that are formed within a substrate material. In one embodiment, the substrate comprises a dielectric substrate formed within a board, for example, a printed circuit board. In another embodiment of the invention, the wave guide is formed within a die of an integrated circuit radio transceiver. A plurality of transceivers with different functionality is defined. Substrate transceivers are operable to transmit through the wave guides, while local transceivers are operable to produce very short range wireless transmissions through space. A third and final transceiver is a typical wireless transceiver for communication with remote (non-local to the device) transceivers.
US07995601B2
A method and device for distributing both high-speed data service, such as digital computer, video and multimedia data, and lower speed data service, such as POTS voice telephone signals, throughout a customer premises. High-speed digital data and lower speed POTS voice signals are separated by a POTS splitter and distributed throughout the customer premises on separate distribution networks. The lower speed POTS is carried on a wireless distribution network and the high-speed data carried on the existing customer premises wiring ordinarily used for POTS.
US07995600B2
A virtual receiver having multiple communication ports for connecting a link to a plurality of local security systems. The virtual receiver is programmed with a virtual receiver number and a virtual line number for each physical communication port on the receiver. The virtual receiver has a master/slave operational mode such that the data received from the plurality of local security systems by each receiver is transmitted from at least one selected slave receiver to a selected master receiver. The virtual receiver number and virtual line number is used to create a part of a subscriber number. In master/slave operation mode, M number of receivers are linked together and the possible number of virtual receiver lines in a virtual receiver is M times the number in a normal mode of operation.
US07995599B2
A method to provide reliability, power management and load balancing support for multicore systems based on Networks-on-Chip (NoCs) and to efficiently implement architectural support for this method by introducing complex packet handling mechanisms is achieved by modifying the basic network interfaces attached to the cores of multicore computation systems. It also proposes policies to leverage the proposed hardware extensions. This aim is achieved with a method to manage the load of peripheral elements within a multicore system comprising several processing units accessing peripheral elements through a NoC, each processing unit and peripheral element attached to a Network Interface in charge of formatting and driving the packets sent to or received from the NoC, wherein, while considering at least two peripheral elements having a similar function, the Network Interface dedicated to a first peripheral element reroutes the incoming packets to a second Network Interface dedicated to a second peripheral element.
US07995592B2
The method of the invention comprises firstly prior allocation of an identifier to each module that might be concerned by the messages transmitted over the network, and when the module is installed on the network, associating said identifier with data relating to the geographical position of the location where the module is installed, in such a manner as subsequently to be able to identify the location of the module independently of its position in the network, and secondly, when sending a message over the network to a module, the modules that are capable of receiving the message, recognizing said message, and modules that have received the message systematically and synchronously repeating said message until the message has been transmitted over the entire network and all of the modules have received and re-sent the message at least once.
US07995590B2
A method includes receiving a Real-Time Transport Protocol (RTP) packet at a first gateway and translating the RTP packet into a H.221 frame. The H.221 frame includes a H.263-compressed video bitstream. The H.221 frame may also include a H.221 Bit-Rate Allocation Signal (BAS) message to communicate RFC2190-compliant fragmentation boundary information containing Macroblock (MB) boundary to a second gateway, if there is no picture start code (PSC) or Group of Block start code (GBSC) at a start portion of the RTP packet. The method further includes transmitting the H.221 frame from the first gateway to the second gateway; and fragmenting the H.263 video bitstream contained in the H.221 frame at a PSC, a GBSC, or a Macroblock (MB) boundary contained in the H.221 BAS fragmentation message.
US07995583B2
An apparatus and method is disclosed for announcing to a wireless station in a wireless network that a Quality of Service (QoS) service schedule is pending for the wireless station. The apparatus of the invention comprises a hybrid coordinator that is capable of creating and sending to the wireless station an announcement of a pending Quality of Service (QoS) service schedule. The wireless station delays entering a power save mode of operation until the wireless station receives the QoS service schedule or until a selected timeout period expires.
US07995580B2
A backplane interface adapter with error control and redundant fabric for a high-performance network switch. The error control may be provided by an administrative module that includes a level monitor, a stripe synchronization error detector, a flow controller, and a control character presence tracker. The redundant fabric transceiver of the backplane interface adapter improves the adapter's ability to properly and consistently receive narrow input cells carrying packets of data and output wide striped cells to a switching fabric.
US07995575B2
Systems and methods for handling packet errors in a system that combines a plurality of transport streams into a single transport stream for transmission to, e.g., a single frequency network via a satellite. Embodiments provide receiving a plurality of original, e.g., MPEG-compliant, data streams, where each original data stream has its own timing information, combining the plurality of original data streams into a single combined data stream which is also, e.g., MPEG compliant, modulating the single combined data stream for, e.g., uplink to a satellite, receiving, e.g., a downlink transmission from the satellite, where the downlink transmission includes the single combined data stream, de-combining the single combined data stream into the plurality of original data streams, determining whether any packets have been lost and compensating for such lost packets, and passing respective original data steams to one or more DVB-T modulators for broadcast into, e.g., a single frequency network.
US07995574B2
Methods and apparatus for enabling a provider to perform a tracing procedure to determine the existence forwarding problems within its network are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for detecting a forwarding problem within an autonomous system includes initiating a message from a source node. The message is sent to a message destination that is an external address relative to the autonomous system. The method also includes forwarding the message from the source node along a path to the external address which includes an intermediate node and a destination node. The message is received on the destination node through a first path segment of the path. Finally, the message is removed from the path at the destination node, and a response that indicates that the intermediate node does not have a forwarding problem is sent along the first path segment to the source node.
US07995569B2
Virtual routers that abstract photonic sub-domains are provided for GMPLS networks. A virtual router uses a link viability matrix to keep track of the set of viable connections between inputs and outputs of a photonic sub-domain. A virtual router may receive RSVP-TE signaling messages and either allocate a working input to output link pair or, if explicitly signaled, verify that the requested link is currently viable. A virtual router also advertises, in its link state updates, the current set of possible outputs for any input link. Shortest path computations can be implemented utilizing virtual routers by modifying a topology graph in accordance with the link viability matrix of the virtual router.
US07995565B2
In one embodiment, a scheme is disclosed for managing call continuity in a network environment including a circuit-switched (CS) network and an IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) network wherein a SIP Invite message having a Domain Transfer-URI contained in the Request-URI that is operable to trigger a return of a routable number is utilized. Responsive to the SIP Invite message from a UE device, a network node provides a SIP response message (e.g., SIP 380 (Alternative Service) Response) which includes one or more radio access technologies and an alternative domain available to the UE device for continuing a call from one domain to another domain.
US07995564B1
In a bearer-independent core network, the switching and transport of the bearer streams is separated from the processing of call sessions that control the bearer streams. The switching and transport of the bearer streams is executed by media gateways and packet switches in the switching and transport layer of the network. The processing of calls sessions that control the bearer streams is executed by call servers in the call control layer of the network. The switching and transport layer of the network may be implemented using ATM or IP technology. In order to redirect the signaling links to a backup call server, a signaling gateway is used. Each media gateway includes a signaling gateway function. The signaling gateways redirect the signaling links by encapsulating each signaling message in a new packet in one embodiment.
US07995552B2
An encoding method and apparatus for a DCH (Dedicated Channel) encoder and a DSCH (Downlink Shared Channel) encoder in a transmitter for a mobile communication system including the DCH encoder for encoding k bits among 10 input TFCI (Transport Format Combination Indicator) bits and the DSCH encoder for encoding remaining (10−k) bits among the input TFCI bits. The method comprises generating, by the DCH encoder, a first coded bit stream by encoding the k input bits into 32 bits, and outputting a (3k+1)-bit stream by puncturing the first coded bit stream according to a specific mask pattern corresponding to the k value; and generating, by the DSCH encoder, a second coded bit stream by encoding the (10−k) input bits into 32 bits, and outputting a {3*(10−k)+1}-bit stream by puncturing the second coded bit stream according to a specific mask pattern corresponding to the (10−k) value.
US07995545B2
A fixed broadband wireless data access service providing shared wide-band packet-switched data transport for high speed data access in areas where conventional ADSL service and fiber optic service are unavailable. The wireless data access service is a point-to-multipoint cellular-type network that connects customers to data service providers through the ATM backbone of an existing network. Customers connect to the ATM backbone and data service provider through a cellular grid in which a wireless base station in each cell communicates with the individual customer wireless equipment within its cell site coverage area. The base stations are connected to an ATM backbone switch through wireless and wireline backhaul links. The upstream and downstream bandwidths of the wireless broadband network are engineered in various symmetric and asymmetric configurations to provide a shared packet-switched connection that emulates an uninterrupted, direct wireline ADSL connection. The wireless broadband network employs a data protocol of shared access bandwidth and adaptive asymmetric data rates to support multiuser service sessions by wireless transmission. The wireless broadband network is not network protocol specific and can be applied to wireless asymmetric digital subscriber line service, wireless integrated service digital network over digital subscriber line service, wireless very high bit rate digital subscriber line service, or wireless symmetric or single-line digital subscriber line service.
US07995541B2
In the mobile radio communication system where the UMTS and an another system coexist an idle slot for observing the frequency component of another system is inserted in one superframe of UMTS. The duration of this idle slot is at most half of the duration of one frame that form the superframe and it is inserted at an interval of a specified number of frames. Therefore, the frequency component of the another system can be observed securely from the UMTS. Further, the deterioration of interleaving performance of the compressed mode frames during such observation can be suppressed.
US07995535B2
A system and method for providing connectivity between mobile devices and access points of a network without redundant solicitation of communication by the mobile device at each access point is described. The method involves receiving a data packet at a first access point in a control group; transmitting the data packet from the first access point to the mobile device; determining if the mobile device acknowledges receipt of the data packet; responsive to determining that the mobile device failed to acknowledge receipt of the data packet, forwarding the data packet to a second access point; and transmitting the data packet from the second access point to the mobile device.
US07995523B2
Apparatus for and methods of enabling a gateway node of a first packet-switched data network to select a first channel for transferring a tunnelled data packet to a destination packet data protocol address of a mobile node provided service in the first network are disclosed. The gateway node is configured to select the first channel from a plurality of channels configured to transfer data packets to the destination packet data protocol address of the mobile node, and the selection is performed by matching a packet data protocol address, associated with a data packet received by the gateway node, to one or more data packet filters associated with the plurality of channels.
US07995513B2
A method for sending a message from a first device to a second communication device via a network includes determining and downloading a background media part via the network to the first device. The background media part may be based on the current status of the first device and may be included as a background part of a message. The method may also include sending the message from the first device to the network arrangement for further transportation to the second communication device.
US07995509B2
A header analysis unit reads a parameter showing a format of a digital signal contained in a received signal. A received signal quality measurement unit measures a quality of the received signal. An awake/sleep control unit controls restart and sleep of a reception unit based on data from the header analysis unit and the received signal quality measurement unit. The awake/sleep control unit stops a reception operation for a period corresponding to a frame length when the quality of the leading portion of the received signal is less than a predetermined threshold.
US07995499B2
In one embodiment, configuring one or more ports of an access layer entity connected to a distribution layer entity to suppress one or more network topology change information from transmitting to the distribution layer entity of a data network, detecting a state change to a forwarding state on the one or more ports of the access layer entity, and configuring the one or more ports of the access layer entity in the data network connected to the distribution layer entity to transmit a predetermined data packet on the one or more ports of the access layer entity whose state has changed to the forwarding state are provided.
US07995497B2
A method and associated apparatus may implement spontaneous topology discovery in a computer network. The network may include a plurality of entities. When a change in the topology is detected, a spanning tree is created and topology information is propagated from individual entities through the spanning tree towards an entity that functions as a “root.” Arbitrarily large topologies may be discovered this way without requiring arbitrarily large amounts of memory in participating switches.
US07995496B2
A computer-based method for collecting and storing types and quantities of traffic passing through an internet protocol (IP) network is described. The method includes extracting, from a database, a single instance of each unique packet header associated with a plurality of IP-to-IP packets, the IP-to-IP packets having been transmitted across the computer network over a predefined period of time, determining a highest probability service port for each IP-to-IP packet combination using the extracted packet headers, accumulating all IP-to-IP-on-Port packet combinations into a single record, the single record including a first packet time, a last packet time, and a total number of bytes transferred, storing the records for all IP-to-IP-on-Port conversations in the database, accumulating the packets based on IP-to-IP-on-protocol if the packets were part of a protocol where port numbers do not exist, and storing the accumulated packets where port numbers do not exist in the database.
US07995493B2
In general, a method includes monitoring, by a personal access point, an amount of backhaul bandwidth available for multimedia and signaling communications by measuring a level of latency associated with existing multimedia and signaling communications.
US07995492B2
Various embodiments provide an apparatus and method for configuring a shared data rate in a stackable interface network. An example embodiment includes detecting a data cable identifier, the data cable identifier being indicative of a first data rate capacity associated with a data cable identified by the data cable identifier; propagating information indicative of the first data rate capacity to at least one of a plurality of network devices connected via stackable network interfaces; receiving information indicative of a second data rate capacity from at least one of the plurality of network devices; determining an appropriate shared data rate from the information indicative of the first data rate capacity and the information indicative of the second data rate capacity; and configuring at least one of the plurality of network devices to communicate via a stackable network interface at the shared data rate.
US07995489B2
A method of structuring an ad hoc network is described. A node discovers and pairs with another node to form a network link. Each node maintains a network topology based on node/link states received from other nodes. One node communicates an outbound link state to other nodes which schedule transmission based on the communicated state. A node includes a network control module that controls network routing, a node control module that controls packet routing within the node, and a switching platform control module that provides an outbound link state to the other control modules of the node.
US07995486B2
A method and system for graphically displaying call signaling flows for a communications network is described. In one example, a call flow alarm indicating an improper call signaling flow for a call is received. A respective projected call signaling flow associated with the call is then obtained. Lastly, the improper call signaling flow and the respective projected call signaling flow are graphically displayed.
US07995485B1
A method and system for providing automated diagnostics of networks using multiple physical channels are disclosed. For example, the method receives a ticket indicating a problem and attempts to identify at least one physical channel of the network that is a potential cause of the problem. The method runs at least one diagnostic test on the identified physical channel and reports a result of said diagnostic test.
US07995477B2
An apparatus and method for collecting network traffic information is arranged to receive network traffic elements including one or more key fields having respective key field values. The apparatus and method further classify received network traffic elements into one of a plurality of flows dependent on the key field value of one or more key fields defined by a flow profile. The method and apparatus are further configurable to vary the flow profile, create a flow record and export the flow record to a collecting node.
US07995476B2
Method and system for altering a sending rate of media packets in a peer-to-peer network that includes a client node and a plurality of serving peer nodes.
US07995468B2
A communication apparatus (receiving apparatus) configured to receive a communication parameter selects, when an access point itself is active as a providing apparatus or the communication apparatus detects an access point (active access point) that is communicable with an active providing apparatus, the access point as the access point to be connected using wireless connection. If the communication apparatus does not detect an active access point, the communication apparatus selects an access point (setup-completed access point) which is configured with a communication parameter that is different from the one that is set at the time of initialization, as the access point to be connected using wireless connection.
US07995466B2
Provided are methods, devices, and systems for maintaining a SIP survivable network. The present invention may utilize messages, such as SIP NOTIFY messages, to trigger various network components to failover and failback based on the determined status of the SIP network.
US07995465B2
A hash engine in a network device driver maintains data on the utilization and error rate for each network interface card (“NIC”) within a local computing device. From this data, the hash engine intelligently selects transmit NICs and receive NICs based on various networking parameters provided from a software driver program. Transmit packets sent from the operating system in a local computing device to a remote computing device are intercepted, modified and redirected to transmit NICs selected by the hash engine for transmission to remote computing devices. Similarly, address resolution protocol (“ARP”) response packets sent by the operating system in response to ARP request packets are intercepted, modified and redirected to receive NICs selected by the hash engine for transmission. By selecting receive NICs and transmit NICs in this fashion, the hash engine is able to intelligently load balance transmit and receive traffic in the local computing device, thereby improving overall network performance relative to prior art techniques.
US07995464B1
A method and apparatus for measuring quality of service levels for a plurality of alternative routes in a packet network is described. In one example, a plurality of alternative routes associated with at least one termination point is determined. The quality of service level for each of the plurality of alternative routes associated is then measured. Lastly, a primary alternative route is selected from the plurality of alternative routes based on the quality of service level.
US07995458B2
A method and apparatus for transmitting a pilot signal in a wireless communication system. A reference cell scrambling code or one of a plurality of additional cell scrambling codes is selected for each combination of one of a plurality of first scrambling codes (PSCs) applied to a first synchronization channel (P-SCH) and one of a plurality of second scrambling codes (SSCs) applied to a second synchronization channel (S-SCH). It is determined whether to transmit the pilot signal using the reference cell scrambling code or one of the plurality of additional cell scrambling codes. The reference cell scrambling code or the additional cell scrambling code is generated according to the determination. The pilot signal is transmitted using the generated reference cell scrambling code or the additional cell scrambling code.
US07995455B1
A MIMO-OFDM system may use different types of space-frequency code matrices for encoding data on multiple substreams for transmission on multiple antennas. The system may utilize a MIMO-OFDM frame format that includes additional long training OFDM symbols for training additional antennas and for link adaptation and a header with an additional SIGNAL symbol to indicate MIMO-OFDM-specific information.
US07995449B2
A system of sampling interface for an optical pick-up head comprises an optical pick-up head, a PMOS, a boost circuit, and a sample and hold circuit. The optical pick-up head outputs one of a reading voltage and a writing voltage. The PMOS gate receives the gate voltage and then the PMOS is turned on to pass the reading voltage to the sample and hold circuit. Moreover, the substrate of the PMOS receives a control voltage. The boost circuit is used to boost the gate voltage higher than the control voltage for turning off the PMOS and isolating the writing voltage.
US07995448B2
An optical disc device including a high frequency band processing circuit for removing low frequency components of signals outputted from plural photodetectors of a pickup, and generating various kinds of signals required for recording/playback of an optical disc by digital processing after performing AD conversion by a high-speed low-bit AD converter; and a low frequency band processing circuit for removing high frequency components of the signals outputted from the respective photodetectors of the pickup, and generating various kinds of signals required for recording/playback of an optical disc by digital processing after performing AD conversion by a low-speed high-bit time-division AD converter.
US07995447B2
A method for controlling read power and an open-loop read control device using the same. The open-loop read control device is used in an optical disk writer and includes a memory, a DAC and an amplifier. The optical disk writer includes a pickup head device having a laser diode. When writing is disabled, the read power of the optical disk writer for reading the disk corresponds to a specific voltage. The memory stores a relationship curve and outputs a corresponding reference value corresponding to the specific voltage. The DAC converts the corresponding reference value into an analog corresponding reference value. The amplifier receives the analog corresponding reference value and outputs a read power control voltage, which controls the laser diode to generate a substantially constant read power in the write process.
US07995445B2
An optical pickup apparatus includes: a light source to irradiate light onto a hologram recording medium onto which information is recorded by interference fringes of signal light and reference light; a spatial light modulation portion to generate the reference light by performing a spatial light modulation on the light from the light source; and an optical system to irradiate the reference light onto the hologram recording medium via a relay lens system and an objective lens and guide reproduction light obtained from the hologram recording medium in accordance with the irradiation of the reference light to an image pickup device via the objective lens and the relay lens system, the optical system being provided with, in an optical path between the relay lens system and the image pickup device, an angle permselective device that selectively transmits light with an incidence angle of a predetermined angle or less.
US07995444B2
A method using an optical holographic data storage medium and an optical holographic data storage drive, comprising removeably disposing the optical holographic data storage medium in the optical holographic data storage drive, and determining whether to write information to the holographic data storage layer, and/or whether to read information from the holographic data storage layer, and/or whether to write information to the optical data storage layer, and/or whether to read information from the optical data storage layer. The optical holographic data storage medium comprises a holographic data storage layer and an optical data storage layer. The optical holographic data storage drive comprises a reflective spatial light modulator, a first lasing device, a first optical detector for detecting first laser light, a second lasing device, and a second optical detector for detecting second laser light.
US07995442B2
According to one embodiment, an optical recording medium is provided in which interlayer crosstalk is low and in which stable and high-quality recording characteristics can be obtained. To this end, an optical recording medium comprises a first recording part which includes a first recording layer and a first light reflecting layer and which is disposed on a side closer to a light receiving surface, and a second recording part which includes a second recording layer and a second light reflecting layer and which is disposed on a side farther from the light receiving surface, the first recording part and the second recording part being stacked, wherein the thickness of the second light reflecting layer is larger than the thickness of the first light reflecting layer.
US07995440B2
An information processing apparatus which detects concomitant information associated with a time at which data satisfying a preset condition is supplied within a continuous period of time from input data that is temporally continuously input is disclosed. The apparatus includes: a change information detecting means for detecting temporally continuous characteristic quantity change information based on the characteristic quantity in a first period's worth of input data; an accumulation means for accumulating the characteristic quantity change information to obtain characteristic quantity change information associated with temporally continuous input data for a second period; a concomitant information detecting means for detecting the concomitant information based on the characteristic quantity change information; an accumulated amount identifying means for identifying the amount of characteristic quantity change information; and a priority determining means for determining the priority of the processes of the change information detecting means and the concomitant information detecting means.
US07995430B2
Provided is an optical disk device capable of recording and/or reproducing information on optical disks with high reliability; and a method for controlling the optical disk device. The position of an optical lens where the amplitude of a reproduction signal during the period corresponding to a minimum-length recording mark and a space having the same length reaches its maximum is detected; and the detected position is set as a reference position for the objective lens relative to the optical disk, for use in focus control. Also, the position of the objective lens where the result of multiplication of resolution and modulation becomes greatest is detected; and the detected position is set as a reference position for the objective lens relative to the optical disk, for use in focus control.
US07995422B2
A burst order control circuit includes a burst signal generating unit configured to receive a seed column address and to generate a first rising burst signal, a second rising burst signal, a first falling burst signal and a second falling burst signal in response to the seed column address, and a repeater unit configured to transfer the first rising burst signal, the second rising burst signal, the first falling burst signal and the second failing burst signal to a pipe latch.
US07995420B2
A memory device includes a configurable array of memory cells. A number of array banks is configured based upon data stored in a mode register or decoded by logic circuitry. The memory device remains a full capacity memory, regardless of the number of array banks. Memory address decoding circuitry is adjusted to route address signals to or from a bank address decoder based upon the number of array banks selected.
US07995418B2
A method and computer program product for controlling a storage device using per-element selectable power supply voltages provides energy conservation in storage devices while maintaining a particular performance level. The storage device is partitioned into multiple elements, which may be sub-arrays, rows, columns or individual storage cells. Each element has a corresponding virtual power supply rail that is provided with a selectable power supply voltage. The power supply voltage provided to the virtual power supply rail for an element is set to the minimum power supply voltage unless a higher power supply voltage is required for the element to meet performance requirements. A control cell may be provided within each element that provides a control signal that selects the power supply voltage supplied to the corresponding virtual power supply rail. The state of the cell may be set via a fuse or mask, or values may be loaded into the control cells at initialization of the storage device.
US07995414B2
A semiconductor memory device is provided which comprises: a sense amplifier; and a bit line, wherein the disconnection of the sense amplifier from the bit line is performed in a data read operation when temperature in the semiconductor memory device is at a first temperature, and wherein the disconnection of the sense amplifier from the bit line is not performed in the data read operation when the temperature in the semiconductor memory device is at a second temperature.
US07995405B2
A semiconductor memory device having high integration, low power consumption and high operation speed. The memory device includes a sense amplifier circuit having plural pull-down circuits and a pull-up circuit. A transistor constituting one of the plural pull-down circuits has a larger constant than that of a transistor constituting the other pull-down circuits, for example, a channel length and a channel width. The pull-down circuit having the larger constant transistor is activated earlier than the other pull-down circuits and the pull-up circuit, which are activated to conduct reading. The data line and the earlier driven pull-down circuit are connected by an NMOS transistor and the NMOS transistor is activated or inactivated to control the activation or inactivation of the pull-down circuit.
US07995404B2
A semiconductor IC device includes a core strobe signal generator configured to latch a read command signal according to an internal clock signal to generate a core strobe signal, a core block configured to output data stored in a memory cell in response to the core strobe signal, a data output unit configured to latch data output from the core block according to a plurality of control signals and output the latched data in a predetermined order, and a controller configured to generate the plurality of control signals by using both the core strobe signal and the internal clock signal.
US07995403B2
A semiconductor integrated circuit includes a data bus inversion (DBI) flag generating unit to generate DBI flag signals using a plurality of output data sets, a data inverting unit to invert the plurality of output data sets according to the DBI flag signals and transmit the plurality of output data sets through global transmission lines, and a plurality of data output units to output the plurality of output data sets, which are transmitted through the global transmission lines by pads.
US07995397B1
A SONOS memory sensing scheme includes a reference current circuit that tracks the changes in the power supply (Vcc). An equalizer of the current sense amplifier is coupled between the read out current line and the reference current line. The current sense amplifier includes data and datab (data bar) outputs which have a common mode noise due to variations in the power supply voltage. The data output is a current generated from the memory cell, and the datab output is generated by the current reference circuit.
US07995380B2
A memory cell includes a pull-up element that exhibits a refresh behavior that is dependent on the data value stored in the memory cell. The pull-up element is an NDR FET connected between a high voltage source and a storage node of the memory cell. The NDR FET receives a pulsed gate bias signal, wherein each pulse turns on the NDR FET when a logic HIGH value is stored at the storage node, and further wherein each pulse does not turn on the NDR FET when a logic LOW value is stored at the storage node. In this fashion a DRAM cell (and device) can be operated without a separate refresh cycle.
US07995372B2
A resistance change memory device includes: a memory cell formed of a variable resistance element and a diode connected in series, the state of the variable resistance element being reversibly changed in accordance with applied voltage or current; and a stabilizing circuit so coupled in series to the current path of the memory cell as to serve for stabilizing the state change of the memory cell passively.
US07995368B2
Embodiments of the present invention disclose a memory architecture for optimizing memory performance and size. Memory optimization is realized by configuring the memory to a particular logic state; that is, restricting memory data storage to either logic “0” or “1.” The opposite logic state, “1” or “0,” can be available through initialization and, therefore, may be presumed. Accordingly, the presumed, initialized logic state is available unless the configured logic state in memory changes the initialized data during memory access. Memory size reduction is realized by restricting physical memory to contain only cells that store data. Memory size can be further reduced by eliminating redundant data rows and columns. By reducing memory size, processing speed can be enhanced and power consumption reduced relative to conventional memory structures.
US07995364B2
The present invention uses a multi-phase oscillator or a mono-stable circuit in order to charge the output instantly or within an acceptable time period when a charge pump circuit is in a PFM mode and an output voltage is below a preset voltage level. Therefore, the present invention avoids the problem of charging the output in an unacceptable time delay thereby achieving the advantage of reducing the voltage ripple at the output.
US07995360B2
A power supply includes a first power converter, a second power converter, and a clamp reset circuit. The clamp reset circuit is electrically coupled to other components within the first power converter and the second power converter. A clamp standby connection can be provided to electrically couple the clamp reset circuit to components comprising the second power converter. The clamp reset circuit is coupled to reduce magnetizing energy of a transformer of the first power converter and limit voltage in a component of the second power converter. The clamp reset circuit may include a Zener diode and a resistor that are adapted to reduce magnetizing energy of the first power converter and manage leakage inductance energy through the second power converter. The clamp reset circuit normally includes a capacitor that is adapted to store energy from the first power converter and the second power converter.
US07995358B2
A control circuit is developed to detect a flyback voltage of a transformer of a power converter. The control circuit comprises a switch, a detection circuit and a switching circuit. The switch is coupled to the transformer for switching the transformer. The detection circuit coupled the transformer to detect the flyback voltage for generating a first signal. The switching circuit generates a control signal to control the switch and regulate the output of the power converter in response to the first signal. Because the pulse width of the flyback voltage is short at light load, the detection circuit is designed to produce a bias signal to help the flyback voltage detection. The bias signal is increased in response to the decrease of the discharge time of the transformer. Besides, the switching circuit generates a blanking signal in response to the control signal. The blanking signal ensures a minimum pulse width of the flyback voltage.
US07995348B2
A surge protector includes a housing with connectors for passing through an electrical lead that is to be protected, whereby a surge voltage discharge device is located inside the housing and a mounting base for placement on a mounting rail is located on the outside of the housing. The mounting base on the housing exhibits a power surge proof discharge contact for contacting the mounting rail with the discharge contact being connected to the discharge connector of the surge protector. An attachment is connected in a removeable fashion to the mounting base which includes a contact component which contacts the discharge contact of the mounting base and is connected in an electrically conducting manner with a lead that exits the attachment.
US07995346B2
An electronics housing system (S) adapted for electronic devices (D) includes a main chassis unit (M) and at least one removable module (10) mountable with the base unit (M) for supporting electronic circuitry components electro-optically coupled with the base unit (M). The removable module assembly (10) has a main body (12) that includes two opposing mounting edges (14, 16) and a connection edge (18). At least one of the mounting edges (14, 16) of the removable mounting assembly (10) has an opening (20) to receive a cooling air flow (F) into an interior cavity (22) of the main body (12) of the removable module (10). The main chassis (M) has a pair of opposing module mounting assemblies (24, 26) to receive a removable module (10) between the opposing module mounting assemblies (24, 26). The electronics rack wall (24, 26) includes a removable seal plate (32) to provide an air seal.
US07995344B2
A heat sink apparatus for electronic components provides a heat sink and a deformable, convex foil construction affixed to the heat sink around a periphery of the foil construction and adapted to extend away from the heat sink to enable deformation of the convex foil construction as a result of contact with a top surface of an electronic component mounted opposite the foil construction.
US07995336B2
A rear board of a blade server, a blade server and a subrack are provided. The blade server includes a front board and a back board, the rear board includes a standard ATCA interface, and the rear board is connected to the front board by the standard ATCA interface. The blade server also includes a connector configured to connect hard disks which is set on the rear board, and a portion of the rear board on which the connector is set is extended outward so as to accommodate at least two hard disks, and the at least two hard disks are connected to the connector. The blade server increases the ability of the heat dissipation ability of the front board, and the rear board supports data backup between the two hard disks and hot plug.
US07995333B2
A sliding-type portable electronic device includes a main body having a first display, a first cover, and a second cover. The first cover and the second cover are slidably assembled on the main body. When the sliding-type portable electronic device is closed, the first cover and the second cover cooperatively cover the first display.
US07995329B2
A modular power distribution system comprises a chassis; and a backplane including a power input, and a plurality of module connection locations. A plurality of modules are mounted in the chassis, each module mounted to one of the module connection locations. Each module includes: (i) an OR-ing diode; (ii) a circuit protection device; (iii) a microprocessor controlling the circuit protection device; and (iv) a power output connection location. A circuit option switch is located on each module for setting the current limits for each module. A control module is provided connected to the backplane.
US07995324B2
An object is providing an electrostatic attraction apparatus and an attracting/releasing method capable of reliably attracting and quickly releasing a glass substrate. An attraction force for attracting a glass substrate is obtained according to the physical properties of the glass substrate. In addition to obtaining an attraction voltage (Vc(t)) required for obtaining the attraction force, a holding voltage (Vh(t)) for holding an attraction state and a release voltage (Vr(t)) for releasing the glass substrate are also obtained (S1 to S7). Attraction time period (tc) is actually measured and if this measured time is different from a preset attraction time (t1), the holding voltage (Vh(t)) and the release voltage (Vr(t)) are recalculated according to the actually measured attraction time period (tc) (S8 to S11).
US07995322B2
This disclosure relates to a portable ionizer worn in the vicinity of the human face, including, for example, a necklace to diffuse concentrations of negative ions in the facial area of the wearer where the ions are beneficial. As a consequence of this capacity to focus the ion flux, fewer ions must be produced by the source to obtain the benefit to the wearer because of a greater local concentration. The necklace ionizer is given a pleasing external appearance and a useful purpose, such as an advertising display. The negative ions are generated by a high-voltage alternate frequency ion generating needle. A control module including a power management system, a transformer, and a multiplier is used to minimize power drain on a rechargeable battery. Other features of the power management system include an LED display shut-off, battery voltage cut-off, management of needle life, and management of power supply drain time through frequency modulation or voltage control.
US07995317B2
A module hot swap circuit includes a low voltage-drop rectifier adapted to receive either positive or negative voltages of different absolute values. The rectifier is coupled to a power manager that provides dual startup/shutdown voltage thresholds and inrush current limiting. A detector prevents reverse current flow allowing the module to hold up during input voltage drop-outs.
US07995310B1
A head-gimbal assembly (HGA) is disclosed. The HGA comprises a slider, a flexure that includes a tongue, and an adhesive material bonding the slider to the tongue. The tongue includes a plurality of stand-offs that contact the slider, and a plurality of adhesive receptacles. Each of the plurality of adhesive receptacles is disposed adjacent to a corresponding one of the plurality of stand-offs. At least a portion of each of the plurality of adhesive receptacles is disposed between the adhesive material and a corresponding one of the plurality of stand-offs.
US07995307B2
A perpendicular magnetic recording write head has a magnetic write pole (WP) and a trailing shield (TS). The TS has a height (TS-HT) and a throat height (TS-TH) in a direction perpendicular to the ABS, with TS-TH being less than TS-HT. Nonmagnetic material is located between the TS and the WP and separates the TS from the WP. The nonmagnetic material includes a gap layer and a nonmagnetic electroplated “bump” or pad between the WP and the TS. The pad has a front edge generally parallel to and recessed from the ABS so that the TS-TH is generally equal to the distance from the ABS to the pad's front edge. An electrical lapping guide (ELG) is formed adjacent to the write head, with the back edge of the ELG being defined in the same process step that defines the location of the recessed front edge of the electroplated pad.
US07995300B2
A plurality of tape drives writes a plurality of indicators corresponding to a plurality of data units on a tape, wherein an indicator indicates which tape drive of the plurality of tape drives has written a corresponding data unit on the tape. Each of the plurality of tape drives generates an extent of read errors, in response to reading the plurality of data units written on the tape. The extent of read errors generated by each of the plurality of tape drives are aggregated at a computational device coupled to the plurality of tape drives. A determination is made at the computational device of a defective tape drive of the plurality of tape drives from the aggregated extent of read errors.
US07995295B2
A lens module fixing device for fixing lens module is disclosed. The lens module fixing device includes a fixing tray, a transparent and an air pumping device. The fixing tray includes a comprising a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The fixing tray defines a plurality of first through holes passing through the first surface and the second surface. The diameter of the end of the first through hole at the first surface is less than that of the end of each first through hole at the second surface. The covering is covered on the second surface of the fixing tray and defining an inner space together with the fixing tray. The air pumping device is connected to one of the fixing tray and the cover and in communication with the inner space for evacuating air from the inner space.
US07995294B2
It is to provide an imaging lens that can improve optical performance while reducing size and weight.An imaging lens includes, in order from an object side to an image surface side, a diaphragm, a first lens 3 that is a meniscus lens having a positive power whose convex surface faces the object side, and a second lens 4 that is a lens having a negative power whose concave surface faces the object side, wherein conditions expressed by the following expressions are to be satisfied: 0.25
US07995281B2
A vehicle camera and wide-angle objective lens system are disclosed wherein the wide-angle objective lens has image aberrations or errors that do not deteriorate the detection of obstructions or obstacles in its field of view.
US07995264B2
A system comprises a spatial light modulator comprising a plurality of modulation elements, the spatial light modulator operable to receive an optical signal comprising one or more optical channels, wherein the elements are operable to perform an optical function on at least one of the one or more optical channels. The system further comprises two or more reset groups associated with the spatial light modulator, wherein each reset group comprises one or more elements, and wherein at least one of the one or more optical channels resides on at least two of the two or more reset groups. The system also comprises a controller operable to actuate the elements of at least one of the at least two reset groups associated with the optical channel at a different time than any one or more other reset group of the at least two reset groups.
US07995263B1
A spatial light modulator suitable for flat panel displays and methods of making the modulators are disclosed. The light modulator comprises a light separator, integrated circuits (IC), light switches (concurrently called light shutters), and optional color filters. The light separator is used to direct light uniformly illuminated on the incident surface (entrance surface) into individual pixels, and condenses the light within each pixel to a small fraction of pixel space on the viewing surface. ICs and light shutters are used to control color and light intensity at individual pixels. Several novel designs of the light modulator and light shutters are disclosed. Methods of building self-aligned structures for placing micro-spherical ball spacers for attaching protective screens to the light modulator is also disclosed.
US07995254B2
An imaging apparatus includes a scan bar having a scanner head. A drive mechanism is drivably coupled to the scan bar. A controller is communicatively coupled to the scanner head and the drive mechanism. A scanner body has a cover defining a scanner opening in which a document glass is mounted. The scan bar is located below the cover. The scanner body has a home position opening separate from the scanner opening that passes through the cover. A scanner lid is pivotably coupled to the scanner body. The scanner lid has a home protrusion located for mating engagement with the home position opening of the scanner body when the scanner lid is closed to define a home position for the scanner head.
US07995249B2
An image forming apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention reads an original by mechanically moving an axial light source in a subscanning direction perpendicular to the axis. The image forming apparatus includes: a sensor whose resolution in a main scanning direction parallel to the axis of the axial light source is higher than a designated resolution; a controller that controls the driving speed of the axial light source so that the resolution in the subscanning direction is higher than the designated resolution; an original-image-data generating unit that generates original image data with a resolution higher than the designated resolution in response to the output from the sensor; and an image reducing unit that generates reduced pixels fewer than a specified number of pixels in the original image data to generate a reduced image with a resolution equal to the designated resolution.
US07995241B2
A method of capturing an image of a document is provided. First, a notebook computer having a base is provided, wherein an image pickup device is disposed on the notebook computer, and a symbol mark is formed on the base of the notebook computer. Next, a document fixer having a fixer middle mark is provided. The document is fixed by the document fixer, wherein a centerline of a long edge of the document is aligned with the fixer middle mark. Next, the document fixer is moved according to a size of the document until the fixer middle mark is aligned with the symbol mark. After the image of the document is captured, an image processing procedure is performed. By aligning the fixer middle mark with the symbol mark of the notebook computer, the document is precisely positioned and thus a sharp image with no tilted distortion is acquired.
US07995235B2
An interactive document retrieval device having a processor and a print engine is disclosed. The processor receives first indicating data identifying a page identity and one or more locations on a first interactive document. The first interactive document has a page description stored in a server. The page identity contained in the first indicating data is used to determine a network address of the server storing the page description of the first interactive document. Data based upon the first indicating data is sent to the network address identified using the page identity in order to retrieve a page description of a second interactive document. The second interactive document is then printed by the print engine.
US07995233B2
The present invention belongs to the field of printing control technology, and is especially one kind of printing control method with reducing printing memory requirement. The available printing technology always needs complicated segment forming gratings in advance and occupying great amount of memory. The printing control method of the present invention includes interpreting the page data as banded intermediate format data, calculating the time for forming grating of each band of the intermediate format data, pre-analyzing the bands with time for forming grating greater than the printing time, and arranging the job of forming grating of the complicated bands in the idle print time as far as possible. The said method can reduce the band number of forming gratings in advance and reduce the printing memory requirement.
US07995229B2
An image forming device is disclosed that is able to easily deal with image data stored in plural image forming devices. The image forming device includes an image reading unit that reads image data; a storage unit that stores the image data read by the image reading unit; a printing unit that prints the image data; and an image information transmission unit that transmits at least attribute information of the image data to an information management device through a network, which manages at least the attribute information transmitted from the plural image forming devices.
US07995219B2
The invention provides an image processing method for performing output processing such that a simple operation by the user causes an output area to be filled, an apparatus and a printer driver for carrying out the method. When a desired image is to be outputted to an image output area of an image output medium without leaving a margin, the desired image is scaled with the longitudinal and lateral scaling factors being the same so that no margin is left on the image output area, and an image output position is shifted so that the center of the scaled image corresponds with the center of the image output area. Also, when the image scaled and shifted in the output position extends off the image output area, the output of the portion extending off the image output area is prohibited. In addition, the image is rotated to an angle of 90° so that the area of portion of the scaled image extending off the image output area is reduced.
US07995218B2
A sensor system and a reverse clamp is provided. The reverse clamp may include a back portion, a first arm, and a second arm. The first and second arm extending from the back portion to form an opening configured to receive a cylindrical arm.
US07995217B2
A position sensing apparatus and method, motion control system, and integrated circuit are provided that include a plurality of sensors and a tracking processor. The plurality of sensors includes a linear array of sensors that sense a plurality of features of an object. A spacing between two of the plurality of sensors is substantially smaller than a spacing between two of the plurality of features. The tracking processor samples signals from the sensors, compares the samples to previous samples and calculates a position of the object. The plurality of sensors may include a second linear array of sensors. Centers of the sensors of the second linear array may be offset from centers of the sensors of the first linear array along a longitudinal axis of the plurality of sensors.
US07995206B2
An apparatus for recognizing objects with a laser light source and a light receiver has an at least partly reflective wall and an interspace between the laser light source and the wall, through which an object can be moved or in which an object can be placed. A movable mirror device is arranged between the laser light source and the wall in such a way that light emitted by the laser light source can be directed onto the wall. In a method for recognizing objects a mirror device directs the light onto an at least partly reflective wall and is controlled in such a way that the wall is irradiated by the light. The light receiver detects the light reflected from the wall and, in the process, registers an object moving or placed between the laser light source and the wall by way of a change in the reflected light detected.
US07995204B2
A back scatter absorption detector/imager having an optical parametric device for generating sensing radiation, the optical parametric device having a nonlinear medium (NLC) and a pump wave laser source, the nonlinear medium (NLC) being able to generate a signal and an idler wave in response to being stimulated with the pump wave, thereby to generate sensing radiation, and a detector (D) for detecting any sensing radiation back-scattered from a target area, characterized in that the pump wave laser source and the nonlinear medium (NLC) are provided in the same optical cavity.
US07995201B2
Various embodiments of the present invention relate to plasmonic electric-field concentrators and to systems incorporating the plasmonic electric-field concentrators to perform Raman spectroscopy. In one aspect, a plasmonic electric-field concentrator comprises two or more large features, and a relatively small feature similar in shape to large features positioned adjacent to the two or more large features. The features are arranged so that when light of an appropriate wavelength is incident on the features, surface plasmon polaritons form on the outer surfaces of the features. The surface plasmon polaritons have associated electric fields extending perpendicular to the surfaces of the features. The electric fields are concentrated in the space between features forming an electric field hot spot that enhances Raman scattered light emitted from an analyte proximate to or absorbed on the features.
US07995194B2
Detection and characterization of immunologically detected substances are performed electronically on human and animal biological fluids such as whole blood, serum, plasma, urine, milk, pleural and peritoneal fluids, and semen, which fluids are contained in a thin chamber forming a quiescent fluid sample, which chamber has at least two parallel planar walls, at least one of which is transparent.
US07995181B2
Novel structural configurations of a TFT-LCD (Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display) which results in both fast response to input data and provides wide-viewing-angles. The structure of the device is comprised of one pixel electrode layer and two common electrode layers. The structure of the invention can be used with liquid crystal display television (LCD-TV) monitors that require both fast-response as well as wide-viewing-angle. In addition, other liquid crystal technologies which require high speed response would benefit from the TFT-LCD of the present invention.
US07995174B2
A liquid crystal display includes a first and a second transparent substrates facing to each other, a liquid crystal layer, a first polarizer, a second polarizer, and a first half wave plate. The liquid crystal layer is interposed between the first and the second transparent substrates. The first polarizer is positioned next to the first transparent substrate and opposite the liquid crystal layer, and the second polarizer is positioned next to the second transparent substrate and opposite the liquid crystal layer. The first half wave plate is provided between the first transparent substrate and the first polarizer to enable the liquid crystal display to have a normally black mode.
US07995168B2
A liquid crystal device includes first and second substrates which are arranged so as to face each other with a liquid crystal layer interposed therebetween, and first and second electrodes which are provided on the first substrate facing the liquid crystal layer. The liquid crystal layer is driven by electric fields generated between the first and second electrodes. A reflective display region for reflective display and a transmissive display region for transmissive display are provided in each of a plurality of subpixel regions. A liquid-crystal-layer-thickness-adjusting layer is provided in at least the reflective display region so as to vary the thickness of the liquid crystal layer in the subpixel region. A gap between the first and second electrodes in a main direction of an electric field in the transmissive display region is narrower than a gap between the first and second electrodes in a main direction of an electric field in the reflective display region.
US07995167B2
A transflective-type and a reflection-type liquid crystal display device having a high reflection efficiency and a high image quality are provided. A liquid crystal display device of the present invention is a liquid crystal display device including a reflection region, wherein the reflection region includes an insulating layer, a semiconductor layer and a reflective layer formed on a metal layer having a plurality of recesses therein; a plurality of protrusions of the metal layer, each having a bottom surface, an upper surface and a slope, are formed between the plurality of recesses of the metal layer; and a width a of a bottom surface of at least one of the plurality of protrusions in the metal layer satisfies a≦2(x+y)/tan θ, where a denotes the width of the bottom surface of each of the plurality of protrusions, x a thickness between the bottom surface and the upper surface, θ a tilt angle of the slope with respect to the bottom surface, and y a total thickness of the insulating layer, the semiconductor layer and the reflective layer.
US07995163B2
A liquid crystal device includes a pair of substrates and a liquid crystal layer between the pair of substrates. In addition, the device includes a plurality of dots capable of independently applying voltage to the liquid crystal layer, each dot having a dot area that includes a first section and a second section. A color filter is arranged in the first section of at least one of the dots. A substantially transparent area is arranged in the at least one of the dots in the second section where the color filter is not arranged.
US07995162B2
Disclosed are a liquid crystal display device without a black matrix capable of eliminating light leakage while not decreasing opening degree and reducing production costs and, in addition, a method for fabricating the liquid crystal display device described above. The liquid crystal display device includes: a thin film transistor formed on a first substrate; a first passivation layer formed on the first substrate including the thin film transistor; a color filter layer formed on the first passivation layer; a second passivation layer formed on the first substrate including the color filter layer; a pixel electrode which passes through the second and the first passivation layers, is electrically connected to a part of the thin film transistor and has a lamination structure of transparent metal and opacity metal, wherein the transparent metal part has a width wider than that of the opacity metal part; and a second substrate corresponding to the first substrate.
US07995161B2
A surface light source includes a light source and an optical waveguide plate. The light source serves to emit light. The optical waveguide plate has an incident end face where the light is incident and a light exit surface where the light incident on the incident end face exits. Further, the optical waveguide plate has a refractive index n. The incident end face has a plurality of concave portions. The angle between a plane formed by the plurality of concave portions and a tangent plane of the incident end face is not more than (90−2·arcsin(1/n)) degree.
US07995160B2
Disclosed are a prism sheet and a liquid crystal display having the same. The prism sheet includes a base and a plurality of prism mountains. The base includes a front surface and a rear surface facing the front surface. The prism mountains are integrally formed with the base on the rear surface of the base. At least one prism mountain includes a plurality of light incidence surfaces and a reflective surface. The light incidence surfaces receive light. The reflective surface is adjacent to one of the light incidence surfaces to reflect the light. A vertical angle of the prism mountains formed between the light incidence surface adjacent to the reflective surface and the reflective surface, is in a range of about 70° to about 100°.
US07995156B2
A display substrate includes a substrate, signal lines and test lines. The substrate includes a pixel region where pixels are disposed, a buffer region surrounding the pixel region and a grinding region surrounding the buffer region. The signal lines pass through the buffer region from the grinding region to provide the pixels with a driving signal. The test lines are disposed on the grinding region and the buffer region, respectively, so that the test lines intersect the signal lines in a lattice structure. Each of the test lines is electrically connected to the signal lines of a first number calculated by dividing a second number of the signal lines by a third number of the test lines. Thus, the performance of the pixels used for displaying an image may be tested more precisely.
US07995140B2
An accessory for a portable communicating terminal (T) fitted out with means (C) for processing and acquiring images through at least one optical system (O), an accessory comprising: means (4) for attachment onto the communicating terminal (T), an acquisition window (5) intended to be placed in relationship with the optical system (O) of the communicating terminal (T), illumination means (10) adapted for illuminating an acquisition region included in the field of acquisition of the optical system through the acquisition window (5), means (12) for powering the illumination means, and means (14) for controlling the illumination means.
US07995139B2
An image pickup apparatus capable of preventing a decline of resolution of a still image while keeping a dynamic range of exposure control. The image pickup apparatus capable of photographing with changing over a moving image and a still image, includes an iris mechanism for changing an amount of light input to an image pickup element by changing an aperture diameter, a filter unit, having a single density or a plurality of densities, for changing the amount of the light input to the image pickup element by its advancing towards and withdrawing from the aperture diameter of the iris mechanism, a unit for driving the iris mechanism and the filter unit independently, and a control unit for setting the filter unit in one of two types of states such as fully covering the aperture diameter of the iris mechanism and fully withdrawing from the aperture diameter in the still image photography.
US07995138B2
Maximum and minimum aperture sizes are regulated with regard to a diaphragm in order to secure predetermined optical capability in an optical unit which includes a taking lens and the diaphragm. In normal taking, the diaphragm is used within a normal taking range from the maximum to the minimum aperture sizes. In the present invention, an aperture size which is larger than the maximum size and a size which is smaller than the minimum size (extra aperture size or extra small size) are respectively set at outside the range that secures the capability. The aperture sizes of the diaphragm at outside the specified range are used at least for one of the following: automatic exposure (AE) adjustment, auto focus (AF) adjustment, electronic zoom, displaying a moving image, taking for recording the moving image, and taking under a low resolution by thinning out pixels.
US07995136B2
An image sensing apparatus in which a plurality of lens units can be exchanged and attached. The image sensing apparatus includes an acquiring unit configured to acquire, from an attached lens unit, lens information including at least an exit pupil distance of the lens unit, an image sensor including a plurality of pixels for converting incident light into electrical charges corresponding to the amount of incident light, a shutter unit configured to shield the image sensor from light, a reset unit configured to sequentially reset the pixels of the image sensor in a traveling direction of the shutter unit prior to starting to shield the image sensor from light using the shutter unit, and a control unit configured to control a timing for resetting the pixels, based on the acquired lens information, where photography is prohibited when the lens information fails to be acquired.
US07995134B2
At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to an image pickup apparatus that has an external sensor for detecting brightness separately from an image sensor for obtaining an image pickup signal and controls the insertion and removal of a filter into and from an image pickup optical system in accordance with the brightness of the subject, using brightness information obtained from the external sensor and the image pickup signal.
US07995133B2
A method of correcting an image signal generated by a charge coupled device (CCD) image sensor in an imaging system is provided. The imaging system stores a number of gamma correction curves, each of which includes a respective correction factor for increasing contrast in a dark portion of the image signal. The method includes: measuring gray scale value of each pixel of the CCD image sensor; estimating a contrast level of an object scene to be imaged using the measured gray scale values; and correcting the image signal using a corresponding gamma correction curve depending on the estimated contrast level of the object scene.
US07995132B2
Photographing at a fixed focus is executed by quickly canceling the autofocus without any labor for mode switching or the like. An image sensing apparatus includes a photographing unit which has an autofocus function and photographs an object image, a key input unit including a shutter key which has two operation strokes and designates autofocus and autoexposure by operation of the first stroke and photographing by operation of the second stroke, and a focus control unit which automatically sets a correct exposure value in the photographing unit, detects predetermined operation states of the first and second strokes designated by the shutter key, and switches and selects, on the basis of the detection result, whether to operate the autofocus function or set a fixed-focus position at which a predetermined depth of field is obtained.
US07995130B2
An image-recording device comprises a recording processor recording a common still image, to which an identical frame number (a folder-number/file-number pair, for example) is attached, on a plurality of recording media, respectively. A plurality of images, to which an identical frame number is attached, are simultaneously indicated on the screen of a monitor. A candidate image is selected, which should be subjected to a predetermined image process such as deletion operation, from the plurality of images indicated on the screen.
US07995128B2
A transfer pulse supplying circuit for supplying transfer pulses to a solid-state imaging apparatus including a charge transfer unit includes N (N is an integer of two or more) transfer pulse supplying wirings to which the transfer pulses are supplied, and lead-in wirings connecting the transfer pulse supplying wirings to corresponding lead-out wirings from the charge transfer unit. The respective lead-in wirings have almost the same width and length as one another. At least part of the lead-in wirings is divided into a first region and a second region by slits, and the first region is connected to the transfer pulse supplying wirings and the lead-out wiring, the second region is connected to the lead-out wiring. Regions of the respective lead-in wirings connected to the transfer pulse supplying wirings have almost the same ratio of width to length as one another.
US07995113B2
The present invention provides digital imaging architectures comprising detectors coupled to readout circuitry, wherein the readout circuitry is capable of providing large amplification to small, noise sensitive input signals to improve their noise immunity, as well as capable of providing a fast pixel readout time. The readout circuitry comprises an on-pixel amplification transistor as well as additional transistors used to read out the amplified signal and/or to reset the amplified output signal stored by a portion of the circuit prior to reading a subsequent signal. The present invention also provides readout circuitry that is capable of providing large amplification and thus additional noise immunity to the input signal from the detector by implementing another amplification stage within the readout circuitry. The readout circuitry can function in particular modes, the use of which can depend on characteristics of the input signals transferred to the readout circuitry from the detectors, or can depend on the characteristics of the output signal required from the readout circuitry.
US07995112B2
An image-processing apparatus includes an integration section to integrate an image signal in more than one unit of horizontal synchronization period; an interpolation section to carry out an interpolation on the basis of integration values output by the integration section in order to generate integration values corresponding to a predetermined number of sampling positions set in advance during at least one period of flickers appearing on a screen under a fluorescent lamp; a normalization section to normalize an integration value output by the interpolation section or to normalize a difference value between integration values output by the interpolation section as integration values for adjacent fields or frames, respectively; a frequency analysis section to extract a spectrum of normalized integration value or difference values output by the normalization section; and a flicker inference section to infer a flicker component from the spectrum extracted by the frequency analysis section.
US07995109B2
An imaging apparatus includes an imaging unit configured to perform, as an image capturing operation, a process of obtaining captured image data of a subject and save the captured image data; a position detecting unit configured to detect current position information; and a control unit configured to update activity history information on the basis of the position information obtained by the position detecting unit and, when performing image capturing control as an automatic image capturing process not based on a shutter operation performed by a user, set an image capturing operation setting on the basis of the current position information detected by the position detecting unit and the activity history information, and cause the imaging unit to perform an image capturing operation based on the image capturing operation setting.
US07995098B2
Systems and methods for measuring spatial and angular performance of a visual display are disclosed herein. In one particular embodiment, for example, a method for measuring spatial and angular performance of a flat panel visual display includes capturing a plurality of image measurements from a visual display at a plurality of different view angles. The method also includes selecting one or more points of interest on the visual display, and calculating tristimulus values (X, Y, Z) for each point of interest at each of the plurality of view angles. The method further includes generating a view angle performance plot for the one or more selected points of interest.
US07995089B2
A technique for minimizing motor polygon assembly output reflectivity using real time facet reflectivity measurements and mapping. An automatic power control sensor manages laser beams produced by the laser source associated with the system during overscan periods ‘outside’ of defined printing time. Errors are then recorded internal to the raster output scanner to minimize overall setup in the image output terminal.
US07995086B2
An image forming apparatus includes a laser array in which n light emitting sources are arrayed, an image-input converting unit configured to create, for each of channels of the laser array, a recording pattern for executing PWC from input image data and extract recording patterns of an nth channel and a first channel of the next scanning of the laser array, an overlapping control unit configured to calculate the width of laser pulses in the same position in a main scanning direction as overlapping width, a data correcting unit configured to reduce laser pulse width by a reduction amount corresponding to the calculated overlapping width and correct the laser pulse width, and a laser driver configured to control the intensity of laser beams in the respective channels of the laser array according to the recording patterns after the correction.
US07995085B2
A line head, includes: a plurality of first substrates each of which includes a plurality of light emitting elements which emit light beams, a second substrate to which the plurality of first substrates are bonded, and an optical system which includes a plurality of lenses which focus light beams emitted from the plurality of light emitting elements toward an image plane, and in which a plurality of lenses face each of the plurality of first substrates.
US07995082B2
A recording medium including a plurality of recording layers, including: an optional first recording layer on which a light spot at a diffraction limit is formed; and a second recording layer on which a mark string pattern is formed, said second recording layer being different from said first recording layer, wherein when said mark string pattern is formed on a light receiving plane, while information of said first recording layer is reproduced, assuming that an optical distance between said first and second recording layers is dm, an optical distance d between optional two recording layers among a plurality of said recording layers is different from said dm.
US07995079B2
A method is provided for dynamically determining a zoom-level to display to a user of a mapping application executing on a mobile device. The method comprises the following steps. The zoom-level is determined in accordance with at least one predefined parameter. The at least one predefined parameter is monitored for detecting a change. A new zoom-level corresponding with the detected change is determined. Lastly, the zoom-level of the mapping application is changed to the new zoom-level. A mobile device and computer-readable medium configured to implement the method are also provided.
US07995076B2
A method generates and superposes virtual images to an existing image in order to show special effects. Images are generated depending on the relative position of one or more subjects viewing the existing image. The images are generated in order to see an augmented reality. The subjects are people located near a transparent support such as a screen or a window. These people watch the augmented reality through the screen/window. The virtual objects on the screen are created in such a way as to give a realistic impression for different people watching the same screen/window at the same time, thereby generating virtual images in order to create an augmented reality for one or many viewers watching the same real objects at the same time.
US07995068B2
A method, apparatus, and signal-bearing medium for sending to a display device only those regions of the display screen that change. A frame buffer is divided into tiles, which may be composed of one or more regions, and data in the frame buffer represents pixels on the display screen. When data representing a pixel is modified in the frame buffer, the region or tile associated with the pixel is marked as dirty, and those tiles or regions that are dirty in the frame buffer are written to the display.
US07995063B2
Disclosed is a figure rendering apparatus including: a figure displaying section to display a figure by rendering the figure in a display screen; a setting section to set an arbitrary point on a rendering figure as a moving point, a moving range of the moving point, and an arbitrary point on the rendering figure as a locus point on a basis of a user's operation; and a control section to render a locus of the locus point in the display screen when the moving point moves in the moving range; to obtain a plurality of pieces of position information of the locus point in the locus; and to judge whether the plurality of pieces of position information obtained by the control section fits predetermined functional formulae or not, and to display information of a functional formula judged to be fit by the pieces of position information in the display screen.
US07995061B2
An electronic apparatus, a computer program product and a method of displaying an item using the same are provided. The electronic apparatus includes a memory for storing an item list having at least one item, a display for displaying at least one object capable of fluidly moving and corresponding to the at least one item respectively and a controller for controlling the display to change a fluid movement of a specific object corresponding to a specific item when an event related to the specific item among the at least one item occurs.
US07995058B2
In a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention, an automated, computerized method is provided for determining an illumination field in an image. The method comprises the steps of identifying uniform and linear tokens in the image and utilizing the uniform and linear tokens to identify an illumination field.
US07995046B2
A display driving device outputting a driving signal to a display includes a high-voltage power supply terminal, an output terminal, a high-side output transistor connected between the high-voltage power supply terminal and the output terminal, a reference power supply terminal, a low-side output transistor connected between the output terminal and the reference power supply terminal, a buffer circuit including two MOS transistors connected in series, and a discharge element discharging charge stored in a gate of the low-side output transistor, wherein the gate of the low-side output transistor is connected to a connecting point of the two MOS transistors and the discharge element. Thus, even if electrostatic discharge is repeatedly applied to the output terminal by a positive charge as against the ground potential in the display driving apparatus, the low-side output transistor can be prevented from being damaged without charge stored in the gate of the low-side output transistor.
US07995043B2
A display controller includes a processor arranged to process executable instructions and associated data, a single memory device for storing the executable instructions and associated data and EDID corresponding to the display device that is always available for access by the data ports and/or the processor regardless of a power state of the display controller, a data buffer for storing EDID read from the memory device, and an arbitration circuit for arbitrating memory device access requests between the processor and a requesting data port wherein when the data buffer is not almost empty, then the arbitration circuit grants the processor access to the memory wherein when the data buffer is almost empty, then the arbitration circuit grants only the requesting data port access to them memory so as to replenish the data buffer with read EDID.
US07995041B2
Displays with touch sensing circuitry integrated into the display pixel stackup are provided. Circuit elements, such as touch signal lines, such as drive lines and sense lines, grounding regions, in the display pixel stackups can be grouped together to form touch sensing circuitry that senses a touch on or near the display. An integrated touch screen can include multi-function circuit elements that can operate as circuitry of the display system to generate an image on the display, and can also form part of a touch sensing system that senses one or more touches on or near the display. The multi-function circuit elements can be, for example, capacitors in display pixels that can be configured to operate as storage capacitors/electrodes, common electrodes, conductive wires/pathways, etc., of the display circuitry in the display system, and that may also be configured to operate as circuit elements of the touch sensing circuitry.
US07995037B2
A hidden touch pad structure adapted for an electronic product includes a touch pad and a plate covering the touch pad. The plate includes a pad-recognizing portion corresponding to the touch pad. A circuit board is electronically connected to the touch pad for receiving a pressure signal when pressing the pad-recognizing portion of the plate.
US07995034B2
A system and method for reducing power consumption of a wireless input device is disclosed. The input device may convert between a high power state and a low power state. In the high power state, a transmitter and light sources are activated, whereas both the transmitter and the light sources are deactivated in the low power state. Following a period of inactivity in which neither a key sensor for activatable keys nor a presence sensor for the user transmit input, the input device may convert from the high power state to the low power state to conserve energy. When the presence sensor detects the presence of the user, however, the input converts to the high power state wherein the transmitter and the light sources are activated.
US07995027B2
An apparatus and a method for controlling backlight are provided. The apparatus for controlling backlight is adapted for driving a backlight module of a display panel, and the backlight module includes M luminance-controlling blocks, in which an ith luminance-controlling block corresponds to an ith luminance data. The apparatus for controlling backlight includes a calculation unit and a driving circuit. The calculation unit receives the ith luminance data to output an ith controlling data according to the proportion of the ith luminance data and a maximum luminance data, in which M and i are natural numbers, and i<=M. The driving circuit receives the ith controlling data to determine and drive the backlight luminance of the ith luminance-controlling block.
US07995026B2
A sensor includes a first sensor transistor receiving external light and generating a first sensing current based on an amount of the received external light, a first capacitor storing a first sensing voltage based on the first sensing current from the first sensor transistor, a second sensor transistor receiving external heat and generating a second sensing current based on an amount of the received external heat, a second capacitor storing a second sensing voltage based on the second sensing current from the second sensor transistor, a light blocking member blocking the second sensor transistor from external light, and an opening exposing the first sensor transistor to external light.
US07995024B2
A semiconductor device capable of displaying a still image with low consumption power is provided. In the semiconductor device incorporated with a semiconductor display device capable of displaying the still image, a memory portion is mounted on a substrate on which a pixel portion is formed. As a mounting method, the memory portion is formed on the substrate on which the pixel portion is formed or a stick driver including the memory portion is used. When the still image is displayed using image data stored in such a memory portion, the still image can be displayed by inputting only simple control signals from the outside of the semiconductor device. Thus, there are provided the semiconductor display device capable of displaying the still image with low consumption power and the semiconductor device incorporated with the semiconductor display device.
US07995023B2
A flat panel display and method for driving the same. The flat panel display includes a conductive substrate forming an image display unit having at least one thin film transistor and a pad unit including a plurality of terminals, wherein the conductive substrate is laminated with a plurality of insulating layers to form the image display unit and the pad unit; a substrate-exposing part for exposing the conductive substrate is formed by removing at least one area of the insulating layers formed on the pad unit; a system control panel for supplying a reverse bias voltage through the substrate-exposing part, wherein the system control panel is electrically connected with the pad unit; and a metal member for transferring the reverse bias voltage to the conductive substrate, wherein the metal member is formed between the substrate-exposing part and the system control panel.
US07995022B2
Disclosed herein are a digital-to-analog converter and a video display device. The digital-to-analog converter includes a converting section. The converting section has a code converting section, a reference voltage generating section, a plurality of transistors, and a plurality of gate electrodes. The video display device includes: a pixel section; a plurality of signal lines; one resistor string; and a plurality of converting sections.
US07995019B2
A color Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) device for displaying a color image using at least four different primary colors, the device including an array of Liquid Crystal (LC) elements, driving circuitry adapted to receive an input corresponding to the color image and to selectively activate the LC elements of the LC array to produce an attenuation pattern corresponding to a gray-level representation or the color image, and an array of color sub-pixel filter elements juxtaposed and in registry with the array of LC elements such that each color sub-pixel filter element is in registry with one of the LC elements, wherein the array of color sub-pixel filter elements comprises at least four types of color sub-pixel filter elements, which transmit light of the at least four primary colors, respectively.
US07995014B2
A method of increasing color gamut of a color display includes grouping subpixels of R, G, and B primary colors of a pixel by grouping R, G, and B light sources of the color display with a corresponding light intensity adjustment mechanism based on an overlapping degree between two response spectrums of the light sources. The response spectrums of the light intensity adjustment mechanism of the same group have minimal overlapping with that of other groups. The method further includes enabling groups of R, G, and B subpixels, activating the R, G, and B light sources and the corresponding light intensity adjustment mechanism, and disabling the remaining groups of subpixels all by turns for creating a vivid complete picture by time division color-mixing.
US07995012B2
A display device in which characteristic change of an organic light emitting layer due to deterioration or temperature change can be detected to keep the constant luminance of a light emitting element is provided. A monitor region is provided in addition to a pixel portion for display. A plurality of monitor elements is arranged in the monitor region. A switching circuit is provided so as to prevent a large amount of current from flowing in a shorted monitor element among the plurality of monitor elements. As a result, by monitoring potential change between electrodes of the monitor element, the voltage or the current that is supplied to a light emitting element in the pixel portion for display can be corrected in accordance with time degradation or temperature change.
US07995007B2
A method for driving a plasma display panel is provided in which wasteful power consumption is reduced and light emission efficiency is improved when the number of cells to be lighted is relatively small. The method includes classifying a display ratio into plural group ranges, selecting a suitable display pulse waveform for each group range, detecting the display ratio of an object to be displayed in a real display, and plural types of display pulses having different waveforms are used differently in accordance with the result of the detection. The display ratio means a ratio of the number of cells to be lighted to the number of cells of the screen.
US07995006B2
One field is formed of a plurality of sub-fields, and each one of the sub-fields includes an initializing period, addressing period, and sustained period. The sub-field is one of an entire-cell initialization sub-field or a selective-cell initialization sub-field. When the entire initialization sub-field is switched to the selective one or vice versa, an initializing voltage which generates initializing discharge in the entire initialization sub-field is controlled. This control allows varying the number of the entire initializations and stabilizing address discharge in a plasma display panel, and at the same time, making the black luminance inconspicuous for improving the picture quality.
US07995005B2
The present invention relates to a plasma display panel, and more specifically, a method and an apparatus for driving a plasma display panel. According to the present invention, a method for driving a plasma display panel in which pluralities of first electrodes and second electrodes are arranged parallel and to each other adjacently on an upper substrate, a plurality of third electrodes is arranged to cross the pairs of first and second electrodes at electrode crossing areas and define corresponding discharge cells at the electrode crossing areas on an lower substrate, wherein said method for driving a plasma display panel comprises steps of: forming wall charges on the upper and lower substrate by applying first rising ramp waveform to said first electrodes during a first period of a reset period; erasing partly the wall charges which are formed on the upper substrate by applying second rising ramp waveform to said second electrodes during a second period of a reset period; erasing partly the wall charges which are formed on the upper and lower substrates by applying falling ramp waveform to said first and second electrodes during a third period of a reset period; selecting the discharge cells by applying data voltage to said third electrodes and applying scan voltage to said first electrodes during a address period; and displaying an image on screen by applying sustain voltage to said first and second electrodes alternatively during a sustain period.
US07995002B2
A tiled, passive-matrix, EL display, including two or more EL tiles, each EL tile including an array of rows and columns of light-emitting elements, each light-emitting element being formed from a light-emitting layer that is sandwiched between an orthogonal array of row and column electrodes wherein each of the two or more EL tiles further include at least one row driver; at least one column driver for operating in conjunction with each of the at least one row drivers to control the flow of electrons between the row and column electrodes to control the emission of light from each of the light-emitting elements, with a first exception that when the boundary between the two tiles is to be illuminated, then the number of rows of simultaneously illuminated rows of light-emitting elements within one tile is less than the predetermined number.
US07994985B2
The present invention provides a patch antenna comprising a patch spaced from a ground plane and two L-shaped feed probes. Each feed probe is connected to a respective input port and has a portion extending parallel to the patch. The antenna further includes at least two walls extending from the ground plane towards the patch. The walls are positioned between the L-shaped feed probes so as to permit direct propagation between the input ports and also to create indirect diffraction paths between the input ports that serve to cancel at least a part of said direct propagation.
US07994979B2
In an antenna positioning method for a communication device that performs communication using a plurality of antennas positioned on a straight line, the method has a first step of measuring radiation pattern characteristics of each antenna, a second step of detecting a direction in which fluctuation of the radiation pattern characteristics of each antenna is large, and a third step of positioning each antenna in the communication device so that the direction in which the characteristic fluctuation is large matches the straight line direction.
US07994976B2
An adaptive time-division multiplexing receiver and method for a GNSS system using pilot and data channels for each satellite are disclosed. According to the present invention, multiplexing hypotheses of correlation are properly distributed to pilot and data channels. The pilot and data channels of one satellite can be dealt with as two satellites. Alternatively, correlation is mainly executed to the pilot channel. After the pilot channel is acquired, information such as code phase and Doppler frequency of the satellite are known. Therefore, the data can be demodulated based on the known information.
US07994970B2
In a positioning system comprising a position information transmitter that transmits a position information signal containing position information indicative of a position as a signal compatible with a satellite positioning signal transmitted from an artificial satellite and a communication terminal that when receiving the satellite positioning signal, finds a current position of the communication terminal by finding a position of the artificial satellite and that when receiving the position information signal, finds a current position of the communication terminal based on the position information, the position information transmitter transmits the position information signal containing a boundary flag that determines which of the satellite positioning signal or the position information signal each of correlators of the communication terminal is to receive, and the communication terminal sets which of the satellite positioning signal or the position information signal each of the correlators is to receive based on the boundary flag.
US07994955B2
The invention provides a system of generation of multi-channel analog output signals, from a single analog input signal, and the controlled activation of peripheral devices responsive to the multi-channel analog output signals. A single-channel to multi-channel analog-to-analog converter is provided to convert the single analog input signal to multiple output channels. Uni-directional coupling is used for coupling and mixing the multi-channel outputs and transferring the mixed outputs to a data bus. Signals on the data bus are used to drive the multiple peripheral devices.
US07994954B2
A calibration circuit and method suitable for black level calibration in image processing, the circuit comprising an analogue gain amplifier, an analogue to digital converter; a correction circuit for receiving a digital signal and providing a digital offset signal; and a digital to analogue converter for receiving said digital offset signal and feeding a corresponding analogue offset signal back to the input of said gain amplifier. The calibration circuit is arranged such that the correction circuit and said digital to analogue converter form a feedback loop applying an offset to said input signal and said correction circuit includes an inverse gain circuit for applying an inverse gain to a signal within said correction circuit prior to said digital to analogue converter. Preferably the inverse gain applied is such that the total loop gain does not deviate too far from unity.
US07994952B2
Provided is a highly accurate converter and the like that makes up for the instability of circuit elements, by focusing on a relationship between the Markov chain and β conversion. A converter 1 that determines the decoded value of a sample value x based on L-bit number bi (i=1, . . . , L) includes a decoding section 3 to determine the decoded value xD for γ=1/β (where 1<β<2) using equation (eq 1). Further, the converter 1 also includes a matrix estimation section 5 to determine the Markov transition matrix based on bi. Unlike a conventional method that pays attention to the lower limit of an interval, the decoding section 3 using equation (eq 1) pays attention to the center of the interval, and this point is a significant difference. x D = ∑ i = 1 L b i γ i + γ L + 1 2 ( 1 - γ ) . ( eq 1 )
US07994950B1
A physical layer (PHY) device including a first encoder, a second encoder, and a selector. The first encoder is configured to receive a first data stream at a first data rate, encode the first data stream using a first type of encoding, and output a first encoded data via a plurality of outputs. The second encoder is configured to receive a second data stream at a second data rate, encode the second data stream using a second type of encoding, and output a second encoded data via an output. The selector includes a first set of inputs and a second set of inputs. The first set of inputs is configured to receive the plurality of outputs of the first encoder, and each input of the second set of inputs is configured to receive the output of the second encoder.
US07994948B2
Provided is a table generation method of decoding a variable-length code. The table generation method includes receiving a variable-length code table and a search width N, generating a K-ary tree from the variable-length code table and the search width N, and generating an N-bit code table from the K-ary tree.
US07994936B2
A traffic environment recognition system includes units for image-processing and information-merging, a radar unit. A network is connected to the image-processing unit. The radar, information-merging, and a vehicle control unit control the traveling operation of the vehicle. The image-processing unit recognizes headway distance, the azimuth, relative speed and width of a preceding vehicle, and the lane position of the host vehicle. The radar unit recognizes headway distance, the azimuth and relative speed of the preceding vehicle. The information-merging unit receives recognition results provided by the image-processing unit. The radar unit through the network, merges and identifies those results. When the recognition results provided by the image-processing unit and the radar unit relate to the same vehicle, output information is produced by the information-merging unit to identify the vehicles as one and the same vehicle and sends the output information through the network to the vehicle control unit.
US07994935B2
The disclosed inventions include and apparatus and method for providing a universal Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) system. Such system may be configured to work in a plurality of modes including a walk-bay, drive-by and fixed network mode. The system configured to provide functionally-self-healing features where the system continues to function after certain hardware failures occur.
US07994933B2
Methods and apparatus for computing the carrier frequency of a transmitter using frequency modulated digital data to compensate for frequency shifting of the transmitter and the receiver local oscillators and for bandwidth adjustment of the receiver's filter. In particular, methods and apparatus are disclosed for binary systems transmitting “1” and “0” data using decoded or undecoded received signals.
US07994932B2
An acoustic telemetry apparatus and method for communicating encoded digital data from a down-hole location through a borehole to the surface is described including an acoustic channel terminated at a down-hole end by a reflecting terminal (133, 134), an acoustic wave generator (140) located at the surface and providing an acoustic wave carrier signal through said acoustic, channel, a modulator (162, 163) located down-hole to modulate amplitude and/or phase of said carrier wave in response to an encoded digital signal and one or more sensors (150) located at the surface adapted to detect amplitude and/or phase related information of acoustic waves traveling within said acoustic channel to determine the encoded digital data.
US07994912B2
A method determining a malfunction when a reception signal fluctuates at a receiver owing to malfunctions occurring on a leaky cable and its related devices. The method determines, among range bins correlating the reception signal with a distance from a feed end of a radio-wave radiation unit and a radio-wave reception unit, based on a correlation between a time-delay from a transmission time of a transmission signal until a reception time of the reception signal and a transmission path distance of the reception signal in the radio-wave radiation unit and the radio-wave reception unit, when, comparing the reception signal with the transmission signal with respect to the range bin corresponding to a far end, a level of amplitude reduction in the reception signal exceeds a predetermined ratio, that a malfunction is present in either the radio-wave radiation unit or radio-wave reception unit.
US07994908B2
An information apparatus of a vehicle that allows the request for the required information to be reliably made is provided. When a vehicle and a charging device are connected to each other for transmission and reception of electric power in order to charge a main battery, a main control ECU receives the contents from a server depending on the contents requesting information stored in a request storing unit and stores the received contents in a contents storing unit. Preferably, prior to receiving the contents, the main control ECU notifies of the content of the contents requesting information to inquire of an operator performing the charging whether the contents are received based on the contents requesting information.
US07994904B2
A system for automatically recognizing the locations of respective tires includes tire sensors, startup antennas, and a control unit. Locations of the respective tire sensors can be recognized based information of which antenna is involved and whether signals transmitted are identical. With this system, the locations of respective tires of a vehicle can be recognized in a simpler and more efficient way.
US07994890B2
An insulating transformer includes a semiconductor substrate, an insulating substrate, a primary winding provided on one of the semiconductor substrate and the insulating substrate, a secondary winding provided on other of the semiconductor substrate and the insulating substrate, and an insulating spacer layer provided in between the semiconductor substrate and the insulating substrate for insulating and separating the primary winding and the secondary winding. The primary winding and the secondary winding are disposed to face each other. The insulating spacer layer maintains a constant interval between the semiconductor substrate and the insulating substrate.
US07994883B2
An electromagnetic relay includes a casing, and a relay core member sealed in the casing and including an electromagnetic unit and a terminal unit. The electromagnetic unit includes a spool frame set having an engagement portion, a coil unit wound on the spool frame set, and a pair of coil winding pins. Each of the coil winding pins has a conductive portion exposed from one of opposite first sides of the spool frame set, and a coil winding portion extending along one of opposite second sides of the spool frame set. The terminal unit includes an engaging block having an engagement portion connected to the engagement portion of the spool frame set for preventing separation of the terminal unit from the electromagnetic unit, a terminal set, and an armature component.
US07994874B2
Disclosed is a tapered double balun for use with rotationally-symmetrical, frequency-independent antennas that are fed using spiral-mode number 2. The tapered double balun may be used to provide a four-terminal line, where all terminals carry the same voltage, but adjacent terminals are out of phase and opposite terminals are in phase. The antennas may be spirals, sinuous, or other four-arm antennas. The tapered double balun is a stripline device comprising two outer ground planes and a center conductor that is dielectrically separated from the ground planes. The outer ground planes each taper from a wide dimension at the connector end of the device to a narrow dimension at the antenna end of the device. The narrow opposing strips comprising the ground planes are configured to connect to two opposed arms of the antenna. The center conductor is a single conductor at the connector end of the device that tapers to a larger conductor at the antenna end or may bifurcate to form two laterally separated conductors at the antenna end of the device. The center conductor is configured so that, whether single or bifurcated, it connects to the two remaining opposed arms of the antenna.
US07994866B2
An auto trimming oscillator includes a Successive Approximation Register (SAR), a frequency detector and an n-bit comparator. The SAR is used to iteratively trim the oscillator output clock frequency based on a difference between a reference clock frequency and the oscillator output clock frequency. The oscillator is trimmed to deliver a clock frequency which is a closest match to the reference clock frequency.
US07994863B2
An electronic system generates at least one floating supply voltage, wherein during operation of the circuit the floating supply voltage tracks a common mode voltage of first and second differential input signals. By tracking the common mode voltage, in at least one embodiment, the floating supply voltage adjusts as the common mode voltage changes. Thus, the floating supply voltages can be based upon the peak-to-peak values of the first and second output signals without factoring in the common mode voltage. In at least one embodiment, the electronic system provides the floating supply voltages to an amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the first and second differential input signals and generates differential output signals. A differential sampling circuit samples the differential output signals to cancel the common mode voltage from the differential output signals. In at least one embodiment, an analog-to-digital converter converts the sampled differential output signals into a digital output signal.
US07994862B1
A circuit and method are provided for reducing dynamic EVM of a power amplifier (PA) used for RF communication. A temperature dependent boost bias signal is applied to the bias input port of amplifier circuitry of the PA in dependence upon a temperature of the amplifier circuitry to compensate for transience in the gain or phase response of the PA while components of the PA is differentially warming-up, advantageously taking into account an actual temperature of the amplifier circuitry.
US07994857B2
A switching amplifier including a voltage sensor circuit connected to a high voltage supply rail for measuring the power supply voltage. A current sensor circuit is connected to the high voltage supply rail for measuring the power supply current. An error amplifier is connected to the switching amplifier and receives one or more values based on the measurements taken by the voltage sensor and current sensor, and the error amplifier produces an error signal when a predetermined power limit is exceeded. A signal limiting circuit is connected to the error amplifier and the switching amplifier and limits the output power to rated power at any rated load impedance when the error amplifier produces the error signal. This switching amplifier is capable of automatically limiting output power at rated power into all rated load impedances, and dynamically reacts to the frequency-dependant impedance of a typical audio system.
US07994853B2
A class-D amplifier with dual feedback loop scheme has a gain adjusting circuit, a second-order integrator, two comparators, a logic circuit and an output driver. Two differential output terminals of the class-D amplifier are connected to two differential amplifiers of the second-order integrator to construct a second-order feedback loop for offering second order noise shaping, eliminating non-linear components in the class-D amplifier, and also enhancing signal to noise and distortion ratio (SNDR). Further, distortion component existing in the differential signal output from the differential output terminals is amplified by the two differential amplifiers so as to improve the loop gain of the class-D amplifier. The differential signal processed by the two differential amplifiers also can be precisely adjusted.
US07994847B1
An amplifier biasing circuit that reduces gain variation in short channel amplifiers, an amplifier biasing circuit that produces a constant Gm biasing signal for short channel amplifiers, and a multistage amplifier that advantageously incorporates embodiment of both types of amplifier biasing circuits are described. Both amplifier biasing circuit approaches use an operational amplifier to equalize internal bias circuit voltages. The constant Gm biasing circuit produces a Gm of 1/R, where R is the value of a trim resistor value. The biasing circuit that reduces gain variation produces a Gm of approximately 1/R, where R is the value of a trim resistor value, however, the biasing circuit is configurable to adjust the bias circuit Gm to mitigate the impact of a wide range of circuit specific characteristics and a wide range of changes in the operational environment in which the circuit can used, such as changes in temperature.
US07994842B2
Semiconductor integrated circuit apparatus and electronic apparatus having a leakage current detection circuit where arbitrarily set leakage current detection ratio does not depend on power supply voltage, temperature, or manufacturing variations, and where leakage current detection is straightforward. Semiconductor integrated circuit apparatus extracts a stable potential from the center of two NchMIS transistors, amplifies drain current of an NchMOS transistor taking this potential as a gate potential to a current value of an arbitrary ratio using current mirror circuit, makes this current value flow through NchMOS transistor with the gate and drain connected, and applies drain potential of this NchMOS transistor to the gate of leakage current detection NchMOS transistor.
US07994839B1
A level shifter configured to generate an output voltage having a shifted voltage level relative to an input voltage, the level shifter includes a first gain module having a first resistance, the first gain module to generate a first voltage based on the input voltage and the first resistance. A load module having a second resistance, the load module to generate a second voltage based on the first voltage and the second resistance. A second gain module having a third resistance, the second gain module to generate a third voltage based on one of the second voltage and the third resistance or the first voltage and the third resistance; and an output driver to output the output voltage having the shifted voltage level based on the third voltage.
US07994838B2
A circuit includes a clock generator to provide a clock signal, and a clock distribution circuit coupled to the clock generator and a plurality of pairs of outputs. The clock distribution circuit includes a plurality of adjustment circuits to generate a plurality of pairs of clock signals in accordance with the clock signal. A respective adjustment circuit in the plurality of adjustment circuits is to provide a respective pair of clock signals in the plurality of pairs of clock signals to a respective pair of outputs in the plurality of pairs of outputs. The respective pair of clock signals includes a first clock signal and a second clock signal. The first clock signal is a complement of the second clock signal and duty-cycle and skew errors in the first clock signal and the second clock signal are less than corresponding pre-determined values.
US07994827B2
A gate driver for a power MOSFET in, for example, a DC-DC converter switches the MOSFET between a fully-on condition and a low-current condition instead of switching the MOSFET between fully-on and fully-off conditions. The amount of charge that must be transferred to charge and discharge the gate of the MOSFET is thereby reduced, and the efficiency of the MOSFET is improved. A trimming process is used to adjust the magnitude of the voltage supplied by the gate driver to the gate of the power MOSFET in the low-current condition.
US07994825B2
In an output circuit having a de-emphasis for use in high-speed serial transmission, a circuit for suppressing a fluctuation of a common mode potential which occurs in output amplitude is provided. A positive pole and a negative pole of an output circuit in a serial transmission device for differential transmission having de-emphasis are connected to the respective outputs of a differential circuit that differentially receives outputs of a detector device for a pattern of data to be transmitted, and a detector device for an inverted pattern of the data to be transmitted. When a specific pattern of data to be transmitted and its reverted pattern appear, a current of the output circuit is compensated by the connected differential circuit, thereby enabling a common mode noise to be prevented.
US07994818B2
The present invention provides an integrated circuit, comprising an array of components and programmable interconnect network for the array of components, said programmable interconnect network comprising a plurality of switch boxes being connected in a tree-based hierarchical architecture and providing selection and connection for the components responsive to configuration bits, switch boxes located at the lowest level of hierarchy are connected to the components; switch boxes in at least one level of hierarchy have different number of children from those in other levels of hierarchy. The present invention provides a hierarchical architecture with a vast variety of cell numbers, which facilitates circuit implementation. The present invention also offers greater layout flexibility.
US07994807B1
An analog device under test circuit and a built-in test circuit for testing an AC transfer characteristic of the analog device under test are fabricated on an integrated circuit. The built-in test circuit includes an amplitude detector that detects the amplitude of the output signal of the analog device under test. The test time is reduced by sampling in real-time the DC value corresponding to the amplitude of the analog device under test. An additional reduction in the test time is achieved by using comparators with upper and lower limit reference signals and a pass-fail logic test.
US07994800B2
A system for online relative phase calibration is provided. The system includes at least one excitation source configured to generate multiple excitation signals. The system also includes at least two sensors coupled to respective ones of the at least one excitation source via a transmission line, wherein the two sensors are configured to receive respective ones of the excitation signals. The system further includes at least two phase detectors configured to receive at least two reflected signals from the two sensors via the transmission line, wherein each of the two phase detectors are configured to output a respective voltage representing a phase difference between respective ones of the reflected signals and respective ones of the excitation signals. The system also includes a switch coupled to the sensors and the phase detectors, the switch configured to switch the phase detectors between the sensors at a pre-determined switching interval. The system further includes a calibration module coupled to the phase detectors, wherein the calibration module is configured to receive and process the respective voltage from the at least two phase detectors to generate respective calibrated voltage signals, wherein the calibration module is further configured to and match the calibrated voltage signals of each of the phase detectors.
US07994798B2
A method of testing power converter current sensors is disclosed. The method may include receiving a current sensor test request and receiving measured currents from current measurements from the at least one current sensor, based on the test request. The method may further include comparing the measured current of the sensor with a stored profile and determining whether a fault exists in each current sensor being tested. The method may also include providing a user with a test report.
US07994797B2
A method and circuit for implementing a coded time domain transmission distance meter, and a design structure on which the subject circuit resides are provided. A first transmitter module connected to a cable at a first point or power outlet, generates and sends a testing coded pulse onto the power cable. A second receiver module connected to the cable at a second point, receives the testing coded pulse, and returns a receiver response coded pulse to the transmitter module. The first transmitter module determines the round-trip elapsed time, subtracts a receiver latency time, and calculates a distance to the second receiver module. Encoded in the testing coded pulse are data representing the last calculated distance. Both the first transmitter module and the second receiver module include a display for displaying the calculated distance.
US07994783B2
An integral microfluidic device includes an alkali vapor cell and microfluidic channel, which can be used to detect magnetism for nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Small magnetic fields in the vicinity of the vapor cell can be measured by optically polarizing and probing the spin precession in the small magnetic field. This can then be used to detect the magnetic field of in encoded analyte in the adjacent microfluidic channel. The magnetism in the microfluidic channel can be modulated by applying an appropriate series of radio or audio frequency pulses upstream from the microfluidic chip (the remote detection modality) to yield a sensitive means of detecting NMR and MRI.
US07994781B2
Reference standards or articles having prescribed levels of damage are fabricated by monitoring an electrical property of the article material, mechanically loading the article, and removing the load when a change in electrical properties indicates a prescribed level of damage. The electrical property is measured with an electromagnetic sensor, such as a flexible eddy current sensor, attached to a material surface, which may be between layers of the article material. The damage may be in the form of a fatigue crack or a change in the mechanical stress underneath the sensor. The shape of the article material may be adjusted to concentrate the stress so that the damage initiates under the sensor. Examples adjustments to the article shape include the use of dogbone geometries with thin center sections, reinforcement ribs on the edges of the article, and radius cut-outs in the vicinity of the thin section. A test circuit includes sensing elements between concentric circular segments of the primary winding and located every other half wavelength of the primary winding.
US07994780B2
An inspection system for detecting a flaw in a part is provided. The inspection system includes a generally C-shaped core having an opening for receiving the part. The system also includes a driver coil wrapped around the core for creating a magnetic field in the opening. The system further includes at least one single element or multiple element eddy current sensor disposed in the opening.
US07994778B2
An inductive sensor or detector includes as its sensitive element, preferably defining a front working plane of the sensor, a coil system forming an air-core transformer arrangement with a primary coil or winding (2) and a secondary coil or winding (3). The primary coil or winding of the system is associated with a capacitive component (4) in order to constitute a LC oscillating circuit whose oscillation is sustained by an adapted generator (5) in the form of an operational amplifier (6) and an associated resistance arrangement (R, R5, R13). The sensor also includes a signal processing circuit, for example signal adding (8), amplifying, converting (9) and/or evaluating circuits (10), fed by at least one signal provided by at least one component of the coil system. The inductive sensor comprises a direct or indirect feedback line (11) from the secondary coil or winding (3) to the input of the operational amplifier (6) of the generator (5).
US07994768B2
The present invention relates to a senseless MPPT control apparatus of a photovoltaic power generation system and a method thereof. The control apparatus includes a current transformer, an A/D converter, a new and old current detector, a new duty ratio detector, an old duty ratio detector, a new and old duty ratio comparator, first and second new and old current comparators, a duty ratio adder, a duty ratio subtractor and a PWM signal generator. A maximum output point of a solar battery cell is tracked by using only one feedback current flowing into a load. Further, feedback factors can be reduced to one. It is possible to simplify the construction of a control circuit and minimize tracking control failure.
US07994767B2
A control device for fast transient recovery of the output voltage of DC-DC converters. The control device is characterized by using a dual-threshold method to compare the actually received loading voltage values on the loading terminals of DC-DC converters, i.e., a total of four threshold levels including a negative-ripple falling-edge threshold and a negative-ripple rising-edge threshold on the negative polarity, and a positive-ripple rising-edge threshold and a positive-ripple falling-edge threshold on the positive polarity. During the transient, the load current charging/discharging control device disclosed in the invention may be switched between charging and discharging mode based on the relation between two-pairs threshold values and output voltage amplitude of DC-DC converters. This mechanism may allow DC-DC converters with higher slew rate to make transient ripples on output voltage to return to steady state more quickly.
US07994765B2
A power supply device, comprising first and second lead terminals for connection with a load, a fuel cell, an energy storage element connected between the first and second lead terminals, a synchronous-rectification switching power-source portion for converting the output voltage of the fuel cell to the output voltage of the energy storage element and outputting it to the first and second lead terminals, and a current-detecting portion for detecting the output current of the fuel cell, the switching power-source portion further comprising a first switching element connected to the energy storage element in series, a second switching element connected to the energy storage element in parallel, and a simultaneous-turn-off controller for turning off the first and second switching elements simultaneously when the output current detected by the current-detecting portion is not larger than a preset current threshold.
US07994759B2
The present application describes a system and method for driving a power supply device in an initial activation stage. In one embodiment, the method comprises providing in the power supply device at least one voltage regulator that is coupled with a voltage output adapted to supply a power voltage to a client device, receiving a signal indicative of an activation of the power supply device, and converting the at least one voltage regulator to an equivalent shunting circuit coupled between the voltage output and a reference voltage. Before power voltages are applied at the outputs of the power supply device, shunting paths are thus provided for releasing undesired currents.
US07994737B2
A drive circuit controls the on/off state of a switching transistor of a DC/DC converter. A first resistor is provided on a path of current flowing through a primary coil of a transformer connected to the switching transistor, and one end of the first resistor is grounded. A second resistor is provided on a path of current flowing through a secondary coil of the transformer, and one end of the second resistor is grounded. A switching controller turns off the switching transistor when a first detection voltage exceeds a first threshold voltage and, turns on the switching transistor after lapse of predetermined delay time since a second detection voltage exceeds the second threshold voltage.
US07994732B2
Changing light source intensity is disclosed. A command intensity is received for a light source, wherein the light source has a current intensity, and wherein a starting intensity is equal to the current intensity when the command is received. A sequence of at least three steps in intensity for the light source is determined, wherein each step of the sequence is used to change the light source intensity from the starting intensity toward the command intensity, and wherein each of the at least three steps of the sequence are progressively smaller. A light source intensity change is caused, wherein the sequence of the at least three steps in intensity for the light source are added each in turn to the current intensity with a time interval occurring between each of the at least three steps of the sequence.
US07994723B2
A lighting system, a lighting unit and a method for controlling a plurality of light sources are described. A lighting system comprises an intelligent electrical current supply 12 to supply an electrical current with modulated command data. A plurality of lighting units 4, 6, 8 are connected in series to the current supply 12. Each lighting unit comprises a light source 22, a controllable bypassing switch 24 to selectively bypass the light source and a control unit 26. The control unit receives the modulated command data and controls the bypassing switch 24 accordingly.
US07994715B2
An organic light-emitting component, having a substrate, a first electrode arranged on the substrate, a layer stack that is arranged on the first electrode and that has at least one organic layer and a second electrode arranged on the layer stack. The layer stack is suitable for emitting electromagnetic radiation during operation. The component also has a receiver device, which is suitable for drawing energy from an alternating electromagnetic field and for converting this energy at least partially into electrical energy and for making this energy available to the layer stack.
US07994710B2
A pixel of an OLED display includes: a thin film transistor (TFT) including a gate electrode, a source electrode, and a drain electrode; a planarization layer on the TFT and including a contact hole at least partially exposing the drain electrode; a pixel electrode on the planarization layer and coupled to the drain electrode of the TFT through the contact hole; and an organic emission layer on the pixel electrode. The pixel electrode includes a corner-cube pattern facing the organic emission layer.
US07994703B2
An organic LED display apparatus comprises a substrate and an upper cover. The substrate comprises a display area, a plurality of inner leads and a plurality of outer leads. The upper cover overlays the display area and the plurality of inner leads, and is hermetically combined with the substrate by means of an encapsulating material. The plurality of outer leads is covered with an insulating material that is laid on the outer leads immediately after they are formed on the substrate. Therefore, the plurality of outer leads can be protected from scratches and damage.
US07994693B2
A microchannel plate (MCP) is formed from a boule. The MCP includes a plate having opposing end surfaces formed of acid resistant glass and acid etchable glass, and multiple channels extending longitudinally between the opposing end surfaces. The multiple channels are formed by circumferential walls of the acid resistant glass that surround the acid etchable glass. A respective circumferential wall forms a curved surface extending longitudinally between the opposing end surfaces. The curved surface is configured to reduce light from passing from one end surface to the other end surface. The acid resistant glass has a lower softening temperature than the acid etchable glass. As a result, the acid etchable glass may be subjected to a bending process, without reducing the diameter size of the microchannels that are formed after the bending process.
US07994692B2
A highly heat resistant wire based on niobium or tantalum or niobium tantalum alloy for single-side socket lamps is enriched, according to the invention, with phosphorus and converted into an annealed state. The wire exhibits a yield strength Rp 0.2 of at least 200 MPa or a tensile strength Rm of at least 300 MPa. For the production of a frame for single-side socket lamps, a metal based on niobium or tantalum or an alloy thereof is doped with phosphorus and the doped metal is cold shaped into a wire, this wire is annealed and formed into a frame. This frame is used for the simultaneous current supply and holding of a burner in a single-side socket lamp.
US07994690B2
The invention relates to a component for installation in force or pressure sensors, in particular in a glow plug. The component comprises a disc-type or punched-disc type measuring element consisting of a piezoelectric material, punched-disc type or disc-type electrodes that lie on either side of the measuring element. The electrodes have contact points for contacting conductors. The component comprises in addition a respective transmission body or several transmission bodies that are located outside the electrodes, on either side of the latter. The measuring element, electrodes and transmission bodies are held together mechanically by an external, electrically insulating film.
US07994681B2
A motor having a rotor and a stator that houses the rotor in a rotatable manner is herein provided. One of the rotor and the stator comprises at least one permanent magnet. The other of the rotor and the stator comprises at least one core that faces the at least one permanent magnet, and at least one coil that magnetizes the at least one core. The core comprises at least one extension plate that is formed on at least one end face of the core in an axial direction. The extension plate extends parallel to rotation axis of the rotor, and has a magnetic anisotropy whose axis of easy magnetization is substantially parallel to the rotation axis of the rotor.
US07994680B2
A motor includes an output shaft rotatably provided, a rotor fixed to the output shaft and rotatable with the output shaft, a stator formed by a lamination of plurality of electrical steel sheets made by a magnetic material, the electrical steel sheets being punched by means of a press working, a coil wound at the stator, and a case accommodating the stator and the rotor and including a holder for holding the stator. The electrical steel sheets are arranged at one end of the stator in a lamination direction thereof and at the other end of the stator in the lamination direction thereof respectively. The electrical steel sheets include surfaces each at which a shear droop is formed. The surfaces of the electrical steel sheets face each other.
US07994676B2
A rotor is adapted to be used in a reluctance motor configured to generate a magnetic field around the rotor to form magnetic circuits passing through the rotor to produce a driving force corresponding to a torque generated by changes in magnetic reluctance in the magnetic circuits. The rotor includes a first salient pole group and a second salient pole group. The first salient pole group includes a plurality of first salient poles configured and arranged to be energized simultaneously with the first salient poles being spaced apart from each other in a circumferential direction of the rotor. The second salient pole group includes a plurality of second salient poles configured and arranged to be energized simultaneously with the second salient poles being spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction of the rotor. The first salient pole group is magnetically insulated from the second salient pole group.
US07994668B2
An electrical machine comprising a rotor is presented. The electrical machine includes the rotor disposed on a rotatable shaft and defining a plurality of radial protrusions extending from the shaft up to a periphery of the rotor. The radial protrusions having cavities define a fluid path. A stationary shaft is disposed concentrically within the rotatable shaft wherein an annular space is formed between the stationary and rotatable shaft. A plurality of magnetic segments is disposed on the radial protrusions and the fluid path from within the stationary shaft into the annular space and extending through the cavities within the radial protrusions.
US07994663B2
A motor may include a motor base plate, a bearing holder provided with a through hole whose both ends hold bearings and vertically disposed with respect to the motor base plate, a stator provided with a center hole and fixed to an outer peripheral face of the bearing holder, and a rotor having a shaft supported by the bearings, a rotor case fixed to the shaft, and a magnet fixed on an inner peripheral face of the rotor case. The bearing holder may be provided with a stepped part, protruded toward a radial direction. The stator may be provided with a first resin block structured so that an end face on a motor base plate side of the stator core is molded with resin to cover a coil wound around the stator core, and inner peripheral faces of the stator core and the first resin block structure the center hole, and the center hole of the stator is press-fitted and fixed to the bearing holder until an end face of the first resin block is abutted with the stepped part.
US07994660B2
A supply topology comprising an AC to DC or DC to DC adapter and an electronic device with an active system, a battery, and an adapter controller implements closed-loop control of adapter output voltage to limit power consumption by the electronic device to a value related to maximum adapter power. The adapter adjusts its output voltage in response to the magnitude of an error signal representing an amount by which instantaneous power consumption exceeds adapter maximum power. An adapter controller in the electronic device sets a limit for allocating current to battery charging from the signal representing maximum adapter power, with battery charging current approaching zero as instantaneous power consumption approaches maximum adapter power.
US07994659B2
A method of supplying electrical energy from a first electronic circuit (10) to a second electronic circuit (20) connected via a communication interface (30), which interface (30) comprises at least one wire line (31) within a Radio Frequency Identification communication device (1), the method comprising the steps of: providing a coded high frequency data signal (S1) in the first electronic circuit (10); transmitting said coded high frequency data signal (S1) containing data and clock information via said communication interface (30) from said first electronic circuit (10) to said second electronic circuit (20); rectifying the transmitted coded high frequency data signal (S1) via rectifier means (21) in said second electronic circuit (20) to provide a rectified power signal (RS); and supplying the electrical energy contained in the rectified power signal (RS) to the second electronic circuit (20).
US07994651B2
An apparatus converting the energy of waves on an open body of water includes a submerged articulated frame or frames formed of rods arranged largely in a parallelogram. The frame or frames are arranged so that as a wave passes the frames, the frames are distorted by having their rods rotate about connecting pivot points and so move toward and away (as well as relative to) from each other. This movement is then converted into energy. In alternate embodiments, multiple interconnected frames are provided, each pivoting in a respective plane.
US07994649B2
The present invention provides a sustainable energy system for pelagic deployment that may comprise a frame, at least one wind turbine generator coupled to the frame, at least one pair of water turbine generators coupled to the frame, and a rotatable joint.
US07994647B2
A method of forming a semiconductor package with smooth edges, and a semiconductor package formed thereby is disclosed. In embodiments, after encapsulation, the semiconductor packages may be at least partially singulated from the panel by making one or more cuts through the panel to define one or more edges of the semiconductor package. The one or more edges may be smoothed by applying a laminate to the edges. The edges receiving the laminate may include any edge between a top and bottom surface of the package.
US07994628B2
A package structure for photoelectronic devices comprises a silicon substrate, a first insulating layer, a reflective layer, a second insulating layer, a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer and a die. The silicon substrate has a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is opposed to the second surface. The first surface has a reflective opening, and the second surface has at least two electrode via holes connected to the reflective opening and a recess disposed outside the electrode via holes. The first insulating layer overlays the first surface, the second surface and the recesses. The reflective layer is disposed on the reflective opening. The second insulating layer is disposed on the reflective layer. The first conductive layer is disposed on the surface of the second insulating layer. The second conductive layer is disposed on the surface of the second surface and inside the electrode via holes. The die is fixed inside the reflective opening and electrically connected to the first conductive layer.
US07994613B2
A semiconductor device may include a chip including a chip including a silicon substrate having a semiconductor device area, a pad area and a scribe lane defining an outer contour of the chip. A semiconductor device may be formed in the semiconductor device area, and a pad electrically connected with the semiconductor device may be formed in the pad area. A crack prevention pattern may be formed on an outer contour of the chip, such that the crack prevention pattern extends from a lowest portion to a highest portion of the semiconductor device. A crack prevention pattern is manufactured such that chip cracking can be prevented during the sawing process.
US07994612B2
A method patterns pairs of semiconducting fins on an insulator layer and then patterns a linear gate conductor structure over and perpendicular to the fins. Next, the method patterns a mask on the insulator layer adjacent the fins such that sidewalls of the mask are parallel to the fins and are spaced from the fins a predetermined distance. The method performs an angled impurity implant into regions of the fins not protected by the gate conductor structure and the mask. This process forms impurity concentrations within the fins that are asymmetric and that mirror one another in adjacent pairs of fins.
US07994611B1
According to one exemplary embodiment, a bipolar transistor includes a base having a top surface. The bipolar transistor further includes a base oxide layer situated on the top surface of the base. The bipolar transistor further includes an antireflective coating layer situated on the base oxide layer. The bipolar transistor further includes an emitter situated over the top surface of the base and the antireflective coating layer, where a layer of polysilicon is not situated between the base oxide layer and the emitter.
US07994607B2
It is an object of the present invention to provide a semiconductor device mounted with a memory which can be driven in the ranges of a current value and a voltage value which can be generated from a wireless signal. It is another object to provide a write-once read-many memory into which data can be written anytime after manufacture of a semiconductor device. An antenna, an antifuse-type ROM, and a driver circuit are formed over a substrate having an insulating surface. A stacked layer of a silicon film and a germanium film is interposed between a pair of electrodes included in the antifuse-type ROM. The antifuse-type ROM having this stacked layer can reduce fluctuation in writing voltage.
US07994603B2
Disclosed herein is a semiconductor device, including: a first group of transistors formed on a semiconductor substrate; and a second group of transistors formed on the semiconductor substrate, each of which is lower in operating voltage than each of the transistors in the first group; wherein each of the transistors in the first group includes a first gate electrode formed on the semiconductor substrate through a first gate insulating film, and a silicide layer formed on the first gate electrode; each of the transistors in the second group includes a second gate electrode formed in a trench for gate formation, formed in an insulating film above the semiconductor substrate, through a second gate insulating film; and a protective film is formed so as to cover the silicide layer on each of the first gate electrodes of the first group of transistors.
US07994583B2
A semiconductor device according to an aspect of the invention comprises an n-type FinFET which is provided on a semiconductor substrate and which includes a first fin, a first gate electrode crossing a channel region of the first fin via a gate insulating film in three dimensions, and contact regions provided at both end of the first fin, a p-type FinFET which is provided on the semiconductor substrate and which includes a second fin, a second gate electrode crossing a channel region of the second fin via a gate insulating film in three dimensions, and contact regions provided at both end of the second fin, wherein the n- and the p-type FinFET constitute an inverter circuit, and the fin width of the contact region of the p-type FinFET is greater than the fin width of the channel region of the n-type FinFET.
US07994578B2
An Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) protection device is formed in an isolated region of a semiconductor substrate. The ESD protection device may be in the form of a MOS or bipolar transistor or a diode. The isolation structure may include a deep implanted floor layer and one or more implanted wells that laterally surround the isolated region. The isolation structure and ESD protection devices are fabricated using a modular process that includes virtually no thermal processing. Since the ESD device is isolated, two or more ESD devices may be electrically “stacked” on one another such that the trigger voltages of the devices are added together to achieve a higher effective trigger voltage.
US07994577B2
An electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection circuit includes a buried oxide layer; a semiconductor layer on the buried oxide layer; and a first and a second MOS device. The first MOS device includes a first gate over the semiconductor layer; a first well region having a portion underlying the first gate; and a first source region and a first drain region in the semiconductor layer. The second MOS device includes a second gate over the semiconductor layer; and a second well region having a portion underlying the first gate. The second well region is connected to a discharging node. The first well region is connected to the discharging node through the second well region, and is not directly connected to the discharging node. The second MOS device further includes a second source region and a second drain region in the semiconductor layer and adjoining the second well region.
US07994576B2
A method for fabricating metal gate transistor and resistor is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: providing a substrate having a transistor region and a resistor region; forming a shallow trench isolation in the substrate of the resistor region; forming a tank in the shallow trench isolation of the resistor region; forming at least one gate in the transistor region and a resistor in the tank of the resistor region; and transforming the gate into a metal gate transistor.
US07994574B2
Semiconductor substrate, semiconductor device, and method for manufacturing the semiconductor device
A double-structure silicon on insulator (SOI) substrate with a silicon layer, an insulation film (silicon oxide film), a silicon layer, and an insulation film in this order from the side of the surface. The upper-layer insulation film is formed so as to have a uniform distribution of depth while the lower-layer insulation film is formed so as to have a non-uniform distribution of depth so that a thick portion may be formed in the silicon layer along a predetermined path. The refractive index of Si is 3.5 and the refractive index of SiO2 is 1.5. The thick portion of the silicon layer provides a core and the insulation films corresponding to this thick portion provide clads, thereby forming an optical waveguide along the predetermined path. The silicon layer at the side of the surface has a uniform thickness, thereby enabling characteristics of MOS devices fabricated on various portions of the silicon layer to be met with each other easily and facilitating a design of the electrical device as a whole.
US07994572B2
A MOSFET having a recessed channel and a method of fabricating the same. The critical dimension (CD) of a recessed trench defining the recessed channel in a semiconductor substrate is greater than the CD of the gate electrode disposed on the semiconductor substrate. As a result, the misalignment margin for a photolithographic process used to form the gate electrodes can be increased, and both overlap capacitance and gate induced drain leakage (GIDL) can be reduced.
US07994567B2
To reduce the size and improve the power added efficiency of an RF power module having an amplifier element composed of a silicon power MOSFET, the on resistance and feedback capacitance, which were conventionally in a trade-off relationship, are reduced simultaneously by forming the structure of an offset drain region existing between a gate electrode and an n+ type drain region of the power MOSFET into a double offset one. More specifically, this is accomplished by adjusting the impurity concentration of an n− type offset drain region, which is closest to the gate electrode, to be relatively low and adjusting the impurity concentration of an n type offset drain region, which is distant from the gate electrode, to be relatively high.
US07994559B2
A recessed-gate transistor device includes a gate electrode embedded in a gate trench formed in a semiconductor substrate, wherein the gate trench includes a vertical sidewall and a U-shaped bottom. A source region is provided at one side of the gate trench within the semiconductor substrate. A drain region is provided at the other side thereof. An asymmetric gate dielectric layer is formed between the gate electrode and the semiconductor substrate. The asymmetric gate dielectric layer has a first thickness between the gate electrode and the drain region and a second thickness between the gate electrode and the source region, wherein the first thickness is thicker than the second thickness.
US07994554B2
Disclosed are a CMOS image sensor and a manufacturing method thereof. The method includes the steps of: forming an isolation layer on a semiconductor substrate, defining an active region that includes a photo diode region and a transistor region; forming a gate in the transistor region, the gate including a gate electrode and a gate insulating layer; forming a first low-concentration diffusion region in the photo diode region; forming a second low-concentration diffusion region in the transistor region; forming a buffer layer over the substrate, the buffer layer covering the photo diode region; forming first and second insulating layers over the entire surface of the substrate, the first and second insulating layer having a different etching selectivity from each other; forming an insulating sidewall on sides of the gate electrode by selective removal of the second insulating layer; removing the first insulating layer from the transistor region; forming a high-concentration diffusion region in the exposed transistor region, partially overlapping the second low-concentration diffusion region; and forming a metal silicide layer on the high-concentration diffusion region.
US07994547B2
Low temperature processed back side redistribution lines (RDLs) are disclosed. Low temperature processed back side RDLs may be electrically connected to the active surface devices of a semiconductor substrate using through wafer interconnects (TWIs). The TWIs may be formed prior to forming the RDLs, after forming the RDLs, or substantially simultaneously to forming the RDLs. The material for the back side RDLs and various other associated materials, such as dielectrics and conductive via filler materials, are processed at temperatures sufficiently low so as to not damage the semiconductor devices or associated components contained on the active surface of the semiconductor substrate. The low temperature processed back side RDLs of the present invention may be employed with optically interactive semiconductor devices and semiconductor memory devices, among many others. Semiconductor devices employing the RDLs of the present invention may be stacked and electrically connected theretogether.
US07994543B2
A filler cell for use in fabricating an integrated circuit. The filler cell couples a power supply rail of an adjacent logic cell to a power supply rail of another adjacent logic cell. The filler cell also has a diode to bleed charge accumulated on the power rails of the adjacent logic cells to the substrate. The diode is reverse biased during normal integrated circuit operation. A method for fabricating an integrated circuit with a power grid. At least one filler cell is placed on the integrated circuit to bleed away charge accumulated on the power grid during the fabrication of the integrated circuit. The filler cell is connected to a supply rail of an adjacent logic cell.
US07994540B2
Gallium nitride material transistors and methods associated with the same are provided. The transistors may be used in power applications by amplifying an input signal to produce an output signal having increased power. The transistors may be designed to transmit the majority of the output signal within a specific transmission channel (defined in terms of frequency), while minimizing transmission in adjacent channels. This ability gives the transistors excellent linearity which results in high signal quality and limits errors in transmitted data. The transistors may be designed to achieve low ACPR values (a measure of excellent linearity), while still operating at high drain efficiencies and/or high output powers. Such properties enable the transistors to be used in RF power applications including third generation (3G) power applications based on W-CDMA modulation.
US07994536B2
An integrated circuit includes a U-shaped access device and a first line coupled to a first side of the access device. The integrated circuit includes a contact coupled to a second side of the access device and self-aligned dielectric material isolating the first line from the contact.
US07994534B2
Disclosed is an organic light emitting display device including a first substrate defining a pixel region and a non-pixel region. An organic light emitting element comprising a first electrode, an organic thin film layer and a second electrode are formed in the pixel region. A scan driver is formed in the non-pixel region. A second substrate is sealed spaced apart from the pixel region and the non-pixel region of the first substrate. A frit is formed along an edge of a non-pixel region of the second substrate, wherein the frit is formed so that it can be overlapped with a region excluding an active area of the scan driver formed in the non-pixel region.
US07994532B2
An LED indicator casing (1R) has: a casing (1a) including a bottom face (S1), a front face (S2) having an aperture (2a) for light emission, and paired side faces (S3 and S4) adjoining the front face (S2); and paired lead terminals (11 and 12), one of which has a light-emitting element (LED)(21) fitted thereto. The paired lead terminals (11 and 12) are led out to the bottom face (S1) via the paired side faces (S3 and S4) of the casing (1a) respectively.
US07994529B2
A double-molded lens for an LED includes an outer lens molded around the periphery of an LED die and a collimating inner lens molded over the top surface of the LED die and partially defined by a central opening in the outer lens. The outer lens is formed using silicone having a relatively low index of refraction such as n=1.33-1.47, and the inner lens is formed of a higher index silicone, such as n=1.54-1.76, to cause TIR within the inner lens. Light not internally reflected by the inner lens is transmitted into the outer lens. The shape of the outer lens determines the side emission pattern of the light. The front and side emission patterns separately created by the two lenses may be tailored for a particular backlight or automotive application.
US07994523B2
Disclosed is an AC light emitting diode having an improved transparent electrode structure. The light emitting diode comprises a plurality of light emitting cells formed on a single substrate, each of the light emitting cells having a first conductive type semiconductor layer, a second conductive type semiconductor layer positioned on one region of the first conductive type semiconductor layer, and an active layer interposed between the first and second conductive type semiconductor layers. A transparent electrode structure is positioned on each of the light emitting cells. The transparent electrode structure includes at least two portions separated from each other, or a center portion and branches laterally extending from both sides of the center portion. Meanwhile, wires electrically connect adjacent two of the light emitting cells. Accordingly, a plurality of light emitting cells are electrically connected, whereby a light emitting diode can be provided which can be driven under AC power source. Also, an improved transparent electrode structure is employed, so that the current density can be prevented from being locally increased.
US07994522B2
The present invention relates to an organic light emitting element and an organic light emitting device including the same. An impurity layer close to an electrode is doped with a small amount, and an impurity layer for a p-n junction is doped with a large amount, such that a high current may flow under a low voltage.
US07994515B2
An exemplary solid-state light emitting device includes a substrate, a light emitting structure, a first electrode and a second electrode have opposite polarities with each other. The light emitting structure includes a first-type semiconductor layer, a second-type semiconductor layer and an active layer between the first-type semiconductor layer and the second-type semiconductor layer. The first electrode electrically is connected with the first-type semiconductor layer. The first electrode includes a first contact pad and a current induced electrode spaced apart and insulated from each other. The second electrode has an opposite polarity with respect to the first electrode. The second electrode includes a transparent conductive layer formed on and electrically connected with the second-type semiconductor layer and a metallic conductive layer formed on the transparent conductive layer and in electrical contact therewith.
US07994510B2
Thin film transistor, method of manufacturing the same and flat panel display device having the same
A thin film transistor is provided having an oxide semiconductor as an active layer, a method of manufacturing the thin film transistor and a flat panel display device having the thin film transistor. The thin film transistor includes: a gate electrode formed on a substrate; an oxide semiconductor layer isolated from the gate electrode by a gate insulating layer and including channel, source and drain regions; source and drain electrodes coupled to the source and drain regions, respectively; and an ohmic contact layer interposed between the source and drain regions and the source and drain electrodes. In the TFT, the ohmic contact layer is formed with the oxide semiconductor layer having a carrier concentration higher than those of the source and drain regions.
US07994507B2
An electro-luminescence device including an electro-luminescence element and a thin film transistor electrically connected to the electro-luminescence element. The thin film transistor includes a gate electrode formed over a substrate, an insulating layer formed over the gate electrode, and a first semiconductor pattern formed over the insulating layer. An etch stop layer is formed over the first semiconductor layer. A second semiconductor pattern is formed over the etch stop layer at one side of the etch stop layer, and a third semiconductor pattern is formed over the etch stop layer at another side of the etch stop layer. A source electrode is formed over the second semiconductor pattern, and a drain electrode is formed over the third semiconductor pattern.
US07994502B2
An object is to reduce off-current of a thin film transistor. Another object is to improve electric characteristics of a thin film transistor. Further, it is still another object to improve image quality of a display device using the thin film transistor. An aspect of the present invention is a thin film transistor including a semiconductor film formed over a gate electrode and in an inner region of the gate electrode which does not reach an end portion of the gate electrode, with a gate insulating film interposed therebetween, a film covering at least a side surface of the semiconductor film, and a pair of wirings over the film covering the side surface of the semiconductor film; in which an impurity element serving as a donor is added to the semiconductor film.
US07994498B2
The present invention relates to a white organic light emitting device and a method for manufacturing the same, in which a hole transport layer is made to have an energy level higher than an energy level of an excited state of a phosphorescent light emitting layer adjacent thereto for enhancing light emitting efficiency of the hole transport layer without an additional exciton blocking layer, and a dopant content in the phosphorescent light emitting layer is adjusted for preventing color shift from taking place.The white organic light emitting device includes an anode and a cathode placed on a substrate opposite to each other, a charge generation layer formed between the anode and the cathode, a first stack of a first hole transport layer, a first light emitting layer for emitting a blue light, and a first electron transport layer between the anode and the charge generation layer, and a second stack of a second hole transport layer, a second light emitting layer having a host doped with phosphorescence red and green together, and a second electron transport layer between the charge generation layer and the cathode, wherein the second hole transport layer has an energy level set higher than a triplet excited state energy level of the second light emitting layer.
US07994486B2
This invention relates to an apparatus for scanning substrates through an ion beam in the process chamber of an ion implanter. The apparatus comprises a substrate carriage and reaction mass carriage movably mounted to a fixed base. The substrate carriage is adapted to support a substrate holder. Movement of the substrate carriage results in movement of the substrate holder, and substrate mounted therein, through the ion beam. The reaction mass carriage moves in the opposite direction to the substrate carriage to counter any reaction forces exerted on the fixed base as a result of acceleration of the substrate carriage.
US07994482B2
A system and method determine a direction associated with gamma and/or neutron radiation emissions. A first radiation photon count associated with a first detector in a detector set is received from the first detector. The first radiation photon count is associated with at least one radiation source. A second radiation photon count associated with a second detector in the detector set is received from the second detector. The first radiation photon count is compared to the second radiation photon count. One of the first detector and the second detector is identified to have detected a larger number of radiation photons than the other. The at least one radiation source is determined to be substantially in a direction in which the one of the first detector and the second detector that has detected the larger number of radiation photons is facing.
US07994480B2
An infrared (IR) light camera or sensor that provides temperature alarms. The temperature alarms may be audible, vibrational, and visual to indicate when a portion of the IR image meets user-defined alarm criteria. Visual alarms may be provided by displaying on a camera display unit the portions of the IR image that meet the alarm criteria.
US07994478B2
An inspection apparatus for acquiring information on a measurement object using electromagnetic waves, comprising a substrate; a transmission line that is formed on the substrate; an electromagnetic wave generating unit for supplying an electromagnetic wave to the transmission line; an electromagnetic wave detecting unit for detecting the electromagnetic wave that has propagated through the transmission line; and a walled structure. The walled structure includes a side wall portion that extends along the transmission line within a region in which the electromagnetic wave that propagates through the transmission line and the measurement object interact with each other.
US07994477B2
An infrared detector based on CNT yarns includes a first electrode, a second electrode and a composite film between the first electrode and the second electrode. A first end of the composite film is electrically connected to the first electrode. A second end of the composite film and the second electrode cooperatively define a gap therebetween. The composite film is capable of extending in a direction towards the second electrode and, thereby forming an electrical connection between the first and the second electrodes when the composite film is illuminated by infrared light. The composite film includes a polymer layer, a plurality of semiconducting CNT yarns dispersed in the polymer layer, and a plurality of metallic CNT yarns dispersed in the polymer layer. Each semiconducting CNT yarn includes a plurality of twisted semiconducting CNTs. Each metallic CNT yarn includes a plurality of twisted metallic CNTs.
US07994476B2
A system for electrically testing a semiconductor wafer, the system including (a) at least one charged particle beam focus effecting component and (b) at least one detector adapted to collect charged particles scattered from the wafer; wherein the system is adapted to scan a first area of a sample by a de-focused charged particle beam so as to affect a charging of the first area, scan at least a portion of the first area by a focused charged particle beam and detect electrons scattered from the at least portion. The system scans the at least portion while the first area remains affected by the de-focused charged particle beam. A method for electrically testing a semiconductor wafer includes scanning a first area of a sample by a de-focused charged particle beam so as to affect a charging of the first area; and scanning at least a portion of the first area by a focused charged particle beam while detecting electrons scattered from the at least portion, the at least portion being scanned while the first area remains affected by charging introduced by the de-focused charged particle beam.
US07994470B2
The present invention relates to a photoelectric encoder including a scale having a grating (incremental pattern) of a predetermined pitch formed thereon and a light source (light-emitting element) and a light-receiving unit, which are relatively displaceable with respect to the scale, wherein light-receiving elements of the light-receiving unit output bright and dark signals of “N” phases, and the phases are detected by fitting a sinusoidal wave function having a fixed period to the bright and dark signals of “N” phases, thereby reducing a position detection error resulting from stains on the scale and/or defects of the grating.
US07994465B1
TOF and color sensing detector structures have x-axis spaced-apart y-axis extending finger-shaped gate structures with adjacent source collection regions. X-dimension structures are smaller than y-dimension structure and govern performance, characterized by high x-axis electric fields and rapid charge movement, contrasted with lower y-axis electric fields and slower charge movement. Preferably a potential barrier is implanted between adjacent gates and a bias gate is formed intermediate a gate and associated source region. For color detection sensor devices, gate bias voltage signals VA, VB coupled to the finger-shaped gate structures are high during sub-integration periods t1 and are low during a shorter charge movement period t2. In one embodiment, alternate finger-shaped gate structures preferable have different high magnitude sub-integration period voltages that enable detected ambient optical energy of different wavelengths to be discerned. Resultant detector structures can be operated at the more extreme gate voltages that are desirable for high performance.
US07994454B2
Beverage Mate consists of at least some of the following: a base, metal adaptor, power switch, power cord, cold/hot switch, adjustable flanges, heating coil, an external cooling unit and a line connecting the cooling unit to the adjustable flanges. To use Beverage Mate, a person places a beverage between the metal flanges and onto the base, plugs the unit into a cigarette lighter using the adaptor attached to the power cord and activates the power switch. The hot or cold setting is then chosen. If the user selects the hot setting, the heating coil in the base is activated allowing the beverage to heat or remain warm if it is already hot. If the user selects the cold setting, the cooling unit is activated allowing the beverage to cool or remain cool if it is already cold.
US07994440B2
Aimed at providing an electronic weighing scale possibly thinned overall, an electronic weighing scale disclosed herein has a top plate component allowing on the top surface thereof placement of an object to be weighed; and load cell units supporting the top plate component from the lower side thereof, wherein the top plate component is provided with mounting holes so as to extend therethrough in the thickness-wise direction, allowing therein attachment of cup components each having an opening opened downward, and each load cell unit is attached inside each cup component.
US07994435B2
An electromagnetic-wave suppressing radiator sheet includes a heat conductive sheet and at least one magnetic layer in the heat conductive sheet. The magnetic layer includes a plurality of plate-shaped magnetic bodies.
US07994421B2
A photovoltaic device has nanoparticles sandwiched between a conductive substrate and a charge selective transport layer. Each of the nanoparticles has a ligand shell attached to the nanoparticle core. A first type of ligand is electron rich and attached to one hemisphere of the nanoparticle core, while a second type of ligand is electron poor and attached to an opposite hemisphere of the core. Consequently, the ligand shell induces an electric field within the nanoparticle, enhancing the photovoltaic effect. The arrangement of ligands types on different sides of the nanoparticle is obtained by a process involving ligand substitution after adhering the nanoparticles to the conductive substrate.
US07994420B2
A photovoltaic solar cell including an upper electrode, a layer with light scattering and/or reflection properties, and a lower electrode. The layer with light scattering and/or reflection properties is located between the upper electrode and the lower electrode.
US07994419B2
The present invention utilizes epitaxial lift-off in which a sacrificial layer is included in the epitaxial growth between the substrate and a thin film III-V compound solar cell. To provide support for the thin film III-V compound solar cell in absence of the substrate, a backing layer is applied to a surface of the thin film III-V compound solar cell before it is separated from the substrate. To separate the thin film III-V compound solar cell from the substrate, the sacrificial layer is removed as part of the epitaxial lift-off. Once the substrate is separated from the thin film III-V compound solar cell, the substrate may then be reused in the formation of another thin film III-V compound solar cell.
US07994406B2
The present invention relates to the induction of the endogenous MnSOD expression in the chloroplast which scavenges reactive oxygen species in the plant cells and provides the means of cultivating crops in areas where it would not otherwise grow normally on account of environmental stress conditions inclusive of high and low temperatures, drought and ultra violet light, and resistance to herbicides so as to increase yield and improve crop quality.
US07994404B2
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH238590. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH238590, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH238590 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH238590.
US07994403B1
A novel maize variety designated PHGJ4 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PHGJ4 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHGJ4 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PHGJ4 or a trait conversion of PHGJ4 with another maize variety. Inbred maize varieties derived from maize variety PHGJ4, methods for producing other inbred maize varieties derived from maize variety PHGJ4 and the inbred maize varieties and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
US07994388B2
Methods for modulating primordial germ cell (PGC) numbers and/or development in avians are provided. In one embodiment, the presently disclosed subject matter provides a method for modulating primordial germ cells numbers in an avian embryo comprising immunizing a female bird with an antigen associated with primordial germ cells, whereby an egg produced by the female bird comprises a sufficiently high concentration of antibodies specific for the antigen to modulate numbers of endogenous PGCs in an avian embryo present within in the egg. Also provided are methods for producing chimeric avians, methods for increasing the proportion of male birds in a plurality of eggs, methods of producing avian gametes, and methods for enhancing germ line transmission of nucleic acids in birds.
US07994376B2
Provided is a method of oligomerizing alpha olefins. In an embodiment, an oligomerization catalyst system is contacted in at least one continuous reactor with a feed comprising olefins; an effluent comprising product olefins having at least four carbon atoms is withdrawn from the reactor; the oligomerization catalyst system comprises iron or cobalt, or combinations thereof; and the single pass conversion of ethylene is at least about 40 weight percent among product olefins having at least four carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the single pass conversion of ethylene comprises at least about 65 weight percent among product olefins having at least four carbon atoms. In another embodiment, product olefins of the effluent having twelve carbon atoms comprise at least about 95 weight percent 1-dodecene. In another embodiment, product olefins comprise at least about 80 weight percent linear 1-alkenes. In another embodiment, product olefins comprise at least about 20 weight percent alpha olefins having from about 8 to about 20 carbon atoms. In another embodiment, the oligomerization catalyst system provided comprises a selective 1-hexene (S1H) catalyst.
US07994372B2
Fluorinated paracyclophane compounds represented by the formula: where least one of R1 and R2 comprises a fluorinated moiety is disclosed. These compounds can be utilized as precursor dimer compounds to produce polymeric coatings comprising copolymers of trifluorinated paraxylylene, including flexible fluorinated paraxylylene coatings.
US07994369B2
Acyclic polyaldehydes and polyalcohols having 11, 16 or 21 carbon atoms and comprising at least two aldehyde or hydroxyl alcohol groups, at least three branches, and three or less carbon-carbon double bonds.
US07994366B2
Provided is a process for continuously preparing methyl mercaptan by reacting a reactant mixture comprising solid, liquid and/or gaseous carbon- and/or hydrogen-containing compounds with air or oxygen, and/or water and sulfur.
US07994364B2
A hitherto unknown crystalline form of (−)-(1R,2R)-3-(3-dimethylamino-1-ethyl-2-methylpropyl)-phenol hydrochloride, pharmaceutical compositions containing the new crystalline form, methods of producing the new crystalline form, and a related method of use including treatment of, e.g., pain and/or urinary incontinence.
US07994363B2
A new P-N-P ligand in which each phosphorus atom is bonded to two ortho-fluorine substituted phenyl groups is useful in ethylene oligomerizations. In combination with i) a source of chromium and ii) an activator such as methalumoxane; the ligand of this invention may be used to prepare an oligomer product that contains a mixture of hexenes and octenes. The hexenes and octenes produced with this ligand contain very low levels of internal olefins when produced under preferred reaction conditions.
US07994355B2
The present invention relates to metallocene-based phosphine ligands having chirality at phosphorus and at least one other element of chirality (planar chirality and/or chirality at carbon); and to the use of such ligands in asymmetric transformation reactions to generate high enantiomeric excesses of formed compounds. A method for the preparation of ligands according to the invention involving the conversion of the ortho-lithiated substituted metallocene to a phosphine chiral at phosphorus is also disclosed.
US07994352B2
Process for preparing 3α-7α(β)-dihydroxy-6α(β)-alkyl-5β-cholanic acid (I) in which R is a linear or branched C1-C5 alkyl and the relative intermediates 3α-hydroxy-6β-alkyl-7-keto-5β-cholanic (VIII) and 3α-hydroxy-6α-alkyl-7-keto-5β-cholanic (IX).
US07994351B2
Synthetic methods for preparing deoxycholic acid and intermediates thereof are provided.
US07994349B2
An object of the present invention is to provide an efficient process for producing an epoxy compound from olefin, oxygen and hydrogen. The process of the present invention is characterized in that an olefin, oxygen and hydrogen are reacted in a liquid phase in the presence of a titanosilicate selected from the group consisting of a crystalline titanosilicate having MEL structure, MTW structure, BEA structure, MWW structure or DON structure, a mesoporous titanosilicate and a lamellar titanosilicate, a noble metal catalyst, and a quinoid compound or a dihydro-form of quinoid compound.
US07994348B2
A process for producing propylene oxide, which comprises: supplying a solution containing a peroxide selected from the group consisting of hydrogen peroxide and organic hydroperoxide having 2 or more of carbon atoms as a raw material and propylene to an epoxidation step to react the peroxide with propylene, and controlling a concentration of methyl hydroperoxide in the solution to be supplied to the epoxidation step.
US07994344B2
A process for producing an optically active compound represented by formula (4) or a salt thereof: the process including reacting a cyclization reagent with an optically active compound represented by formula (3) or its salt: optionally in the presence of a Lewis acid, to form the compound of formula (4) or its salt, wherein, in the compounds of formula (3) and formula (4) and their salts, R1 is a protecting group, and wherein the cyclization reagent is prepared from a titanium (IV) reagent and an alkylmetal compound.
US07994337B2
A compound of Formula (I) an enantiomer, diastereomer or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, wherein A is independently selected from: further wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and W are as described herein.
US07994330B2
It is desirable to provide a method for easily removing catalyst-derived impurities from a product of a reaction by the catalysis of a compound having a dicarboximide skeleton and thereby efficiently yielding a target compound with high purity.Disclosed is a method for producing an organic compound through a reaction of a substrate in the presence of a catalyst, the catalyst including a compound having a dicarboximide skeleton represented by following Formula (i): wherein R represents hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl-protecting group. The method includes the step of treating a reaction product with hot water so as to decompose and remove an impurity derived from the catalyst. The temperature of the hot water is preferably 100° C. or higher.
US07994319B2
A synthesis method of a compound represented by formula (23), the method comprising reacting at least one of a ligand and a dissociation product thereof with an iridium compound at a room temperature or at an elevated temperatures in the presence or absence of a solvent or in the presence or absence of a base:
US07994317B2
The invention is directed to novel sEH inhibitors and their use in the treatment of diseases mediated by the sEH enzyme.
US07994314B2
The invention relates to the preparation of mirtazapine precursors and mirtazapine preferably having a substantial enantiomeric excess.
US07994311B2
The present invention is a new class of fluorescent sensor with unprecedented sensitivity, selectivity and synthetic efficiency for the identification and qualitative and quantitative detection of transition metal ions. The chemosensing properties are based on an internal charge transfer mechanism or photo-induced electron transfer and are effective in vitro. The chemosensor comprises one or more electron donating dipyrrin functionalities linked to an electron withdrawing functionality. The chemosensor forms a stable transition metal complex through internal charge transfer between the electron donating functionality and the target transition metal, which results in measurable fluorescence. Specific examples for sensing zinc and copper ions are described.
US07994300B2
The invention relates to diagnostic methods to predict whether a subject is predisposed for acquiring a disease or to predict the therapy responsiveness of an individual patient. Provided is a method for determining whether a subject is predisposed for developing an autoimmune disease, comprising determining in a sample isolated from said subject the amount of intact genes, or gene products thereof, of the FcγRII/FcγRIII gene cluster, said gene cluster comprising the FCGR2C, FCGR3A, FCGR2A and FCGR3B genes encoding an activating FcγR, and FCGR2B encoding an inhibitory Fcγ R; and correlating said amount to the amount observed in a healthy population. Also provided is a method to predict the responsiveness of a subject to therapy with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) therapy or a monospecific biological, such as a humanized or human monoclonal antibody or a chimeric molecule, comprising the C-terminal Fc-tail of IgG.
US07994285B2
The present invention relates to novel antibodies that bind specifically to human Notch 3 and their use in the detection and/or diagnosis of Notch 3 related diseases, such as cancer. The present invention also includes nucleic acids encoding these novel antibodies, vectors and cell lines harboring the nucleic acids, and kits comprising the antibodies for use in the detection and diagnosis.
US07994270B2
The present invention provides a method for producing a thermosetting resin having a benzoxazine ring, comprising the step of: reacting a bifunctional phenol compound, a diamine compound, and an aldehyde compound in a mixed solvent of an aromatic nonpolar solvent and an alcohol.
US07994257B2
A composition suitable for use in a packer element for a wellbore includes: a hydrocarbon-swellable polymer, the hydrocarbon-swellable polymer present in the composition in an amount between about 10 and 30 percent by weight; an oil-resistant polymer, the oil-resistant polymer present in the composition in an amount between about 10 and 30 percent by weight; and a hydrocarbon swelling agent, the hydrocarbon swelling agent present in the composition in an amount between about 15 and 60 percent by weight. A composition as described may have a good balance of the swelling properties of the hydrocarbon-swellable polymer and the mechanical properties of the oil-resistant polymer. These properties may be useful in a packer element for a wellbore.
US07994250B2
To provide vinyl-urethane copolymers that can form cured articles having excellent hot-water resistance, water resistance, heat resistance, and weather resistance, and to provide production methods thereof.A vinyl-urethane copolymer contains at least one vinyl polymer chain and at least one urethane polymer chain, in which the vinyl polymer chain is combined with the urethane polymer chain through a linkage segment having a silicon-oxygen bond.A method produces a vinyl-urethane copolymer comprising at least one vinyl polymer chain and at least one urethane polymer chain, in which the vinyl polymer chain is combined with the urethane polymer chain through a linkage segment having a silicon-oxygen bond, by following Steps (X) and (Y): Step (X) of carrying out preparation of an aqueous dispersion or aqueous solution of a urethane polymer (A) having at least one silicon-containing hydrolyzable group; and Step (Y) of, in the aqueous dispersion or aqueous solution of the urethane polymer (A) having at least one silicon-containing hydrolyzable group, carrying out polymerization of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer (B) and carrying out preparation of a vinyl-urethane copolymer using a compound (C) having at least one functional group reactive with a silicon-containing hydrolyzable group and at least one functional group reactive with an ethylenically unsaturated bond-containing group in at least one period selected from before the polymerization reaction, during the polymerization reaction, and after the polymerization reaction.
US07994240B2
Use of water redispersible polymer powders stabilized with a protective colloid as a thermoplastic binder for natural particulate materials allows thermoplastic processing such as extrusion, without formation of bubbles due to moisture present, and while maintaining physical properties.
US07994231B2
Closed cell polyamide foams are prepared by subjecting a polyamide resin to inert gases at an elevated pressure and at a temperature above the softening point of the resin and reducing the pressure while the temperature is maintained above the softening point of the resin, resulting in expansion of the resin.
US07994227B2
The invention relates to nanoparticulate formulations comprising at least one active compound or compound with a special effect and at least one random radical copolymer. The copolymers are formed from monomers carrying sulfonic acid groups and additional olefinically unsaturated compounds.The formulations are dispersible as nanoparticles in an aqueous medium. The invention includes, in addition, processes for the preparation of the solid and liquid formulations, and their use.
US07994224B2
An aerosol paint composition includes an alkyd resin; one or more solvents; an organoclay; an anti-settling wax; a dispersing agent; one or more pigments; a drying agent; an anti-skinning agent; a fragrance; and a fungicide.
US07994218B2
Pantoic acid ester neopentyl sulfonyl ester prodrugs of acamprosate, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such prodrugs, and methods of using such prodrugs and compositions thereof for treating diseases are disclosed. In particular, acamprosate prodrugs exhibiting enhanced oral bioavailability and methods of using acamprosate prodrugs to treat neurodegenerative disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, somatoform disorders, movement disorders, substance abuse disorders, binge eating disorder, cortical spreading depression related disorders, tinnitus, sleeping disorders, multiple sclerosis, and pain are disclosed.
US07994204B2
The present invention aims to provide compounds which have an inhibitory effect on the binding between S1P and its receptor Edg-1(S1P1) and which are useful for pharmaceutical purposes.A compound represented by formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: [wherein Ar represents a monocyclic heterocyclic ring containing one or two nitrogen atoms, A represents an oxygen atom or the like, Y1, Y2 and Y3 each represent a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom, R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a C1-C6 alkyl group or the like, R2 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group, a C3-C8 cycloalkyl group or the like, R3 represents a C1-C18 alkyl group or the like, R4 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-C6 alkyl group, and R5 represents a C1-C10 alkyl group or the like].
US07994203B2
There are described pyrazolo[5.1-b]oxazole derivatives useful as corticotropin releasing factor (CRF1) receptor antagonists.
US07994194B2
This invention relates to novel compounds that are 4-oxoquinoline derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. More specifically, this invention relates to novel 4-oxoquinoline derivatives that are derivatives of elvitegravir. This invention also provides pyrogen-free compositions comprising one or more compounds of this invention and a carrier, and the use of the disclosed compounds and compositions in methods of treating diseases and conditions that are beneficially treated by administering an HIV integrase inhibitor, such as elvitegravir.
US07994192B2
Novel bicyclic heteroaromatic compounds are provided that are inhibitors of bacterial methionyl tRNA synthetase (MetRS). Compounds of the invention generally have a left hand side chroman group or left hand side tetrahydroquinoline group and a right hand side thienopyridone group. Also disclosed are methods for their preparation and their use in therapy as antibacterial agents, particularly as anti-Clostridium difficile agents.
US07994188B2
The invention relates to the use of (1α.2β,4β.5α.7β)-7-[(hydroxydi-2-thienylacetyl)oxy]-9,9-dimethyl-3-oxa-9-azoniatricyclo[3.3.1.02,4]nonane salts for preparing a pharmaceutical composition for the prevention and treatment of diseases associated with inflammation.
US07994179B2
DGAT-1 inhibitor compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutically-acceptable salts and pro-drugs thereof are described, together with pharmaceutical compositions, processes for making them and their use in treating, for example, obesity wherein, for example, Ring A is optionally substituted 2,6-pyrazindiyl; X is ═O; Ring B is optionally substituted 1,4-phenylene; Y1 is a direct bond or —O—; Y2 is —(CH2)r— wherein r is 2 or 3; n is 0 or n is 1 when Y1 is a direct bond between Ring B and Ring C and when Ring B is 1,4-phenylene and Ring C is (4-6C)cycloalkane; Ring C is optionally substituted (4-6C)cycloalkane, (7-10C)bicycloalkane, (8-12C)tricycloalkane, phenylene or pryidindiyl; L is a direct bond or —O—; p is 0, 1 or 2 and when p is 1 or 2 RA1 and RA2 are each independently hydrogen or (1-4C)alkyl; Z is carboxy or a mimic or bioisostere thereof.
US07994178B2
The present invention provides a crystalline form of rosuvastatin calcium characterized by an X-ray powder diffraction pattern having peaks at about 4.7, 19.4 and 22.3° 2θ±0.2° 2θ. The crystalline form of the invention may be further characterized by a DSC thermogram with an endotherm at about 132° C. and another broad endotherm at about 220° C. to about 240° C., and a TGA thermogram showing a weight loss of about of 3 to about 5 percent up to about 100° C. The invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising the crystalline rosuvastatin calcium, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
US07994176B2
The present invention discloses novel compounds of Formula I: having 11 Beta-HSD type 1 antagonist activity, as well as methods for preparing such compounds. In another embodiment, the invention discloses pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I, as well as methods of using the compounds and compositions to treat diabetes, hyperglycemia, obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, metabolic syndrome, and other conditions associated with 11 Beta-HSD type 1 activity. X-17377
US07994174B2
The present invention relates to pyridyl sulfonamide derivatives useful as inhibitors of ion channels. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disorders.
US07994173B2
The present invention is concerned with novel compounds of formula (I) having fundic relaxating activity. The invention further relates to methods for preparing such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds as well as the use as a medicine of said compounds.
US07994169B2
The present invention relates to 3,4-diaminopyridine derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are, independently of each other, electron donors, wherein R2 is optionally H; and R3, R4, R5, and R6 are, independently of each other, H, optionally substituted straight-chain or branched alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxyl, or aryl, wherein R3 and/or R4 together with R5 and/or R6, optionally define a ring; processes for their preparation, and their use as catalysts.
US07994167B2
The present invention relates to pentafluorosulphanyl-substituted compounds, methods for their production, medicaments containing such compounds and the use of such compounds for producing medicaments.
US07994165B2
The invention provides novel β2 adrenergic receptor agonist compounds. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds to treat diseases associated with β2 adrenergic receptor activity, and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds.
US07994163B2
The present invention provides 6-substituted 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[d]azepines of Formula (I) as selective 5-HT2C receptor agonists for the treatment of 5-HT2c associated disorders including obesity, obsessive/compulsive disorder, depression, and anxiety: R6 D R?N—R″R* where R6 is —(CrC3)alkyl-S—(C0-C3)alkyl-R10, —(C1-C3)alkyl-NR11R12, —(CrC3)alkyl-O—R13. and other substituents are as defined in the specification.
US07994151B2
The present invention provides: (1) pharmaceutical compositions for angiogenic therapy which contain, as the active ingredients, at least one substance selected from substances having vasodilating effect and/or platelet aggregation inhibitory effect, and substances producing them; and a gene encoding an angiogenesis factor; (2) agents for potentiating the angiogenic effect of a gene encoding an angiogenesis factor that contain, as the active ingredient, at least one substance selected from substances having vasodilating effect and/or platelet aggregation inhibitory effect and substances producing them; (3) an angiogenic agent which contains a prostacyclin synthase gene as the active ingredient; (4) pharmaceutical compositions for angiogenic therapy which contain ets-1 gene and another gene encoding an angiogenesis factor as the active ingredients; (4) an agent which contain ets 1 gene as the active ingredient for potentiating the angiogenic effect of another gene encoding an angiogenesis factor; and (5) an angiogenic agent which contains ets-1 gene as the active ingredient.
US07994149B2
The present invention provides devices, small interfering RNAs, and methods for treating a neurodegenerative disorder comprising the steps of surgically implanting a catheter so that a discharge portion of the catheter lies adjacent to a predetermined infusion site in a brain, and discharging through the discharge portion of the catheter a predetermined dosage of at least one substance capable of inhibiting production of at least one neurodegenerative protein. The present invention also provides valuable small interfering RNA vectors, systems, and methods for treating Huntington's disease in vivo without impairment of cell endoplasmic reticulum, spontaneous motor activity, or locomotor activity of a patient.
US07994142B2
The invention relates to agents that contain folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12, and to the use thereof in hyperhomocysteinemia for controlling homocysteine levels. The agents are mainly suitable for the preventive and acute treatment of vascular diseases, of pregnant women and neurodegenerative diseases and are particularly advantageous in cases where the homocysteine levels to be controlled are found in an individual suffering from renal failure or being treated with immune suppressors. The invention particularly relates to pharmaceutical agents and food supplements comprising a corresponding active ingredient combination and to agents in the form of commercial packages containing corresponding combination preparations or monopreparations for the combined use.
US07994141B2
The present invention relates to a skin-protecting composition for the damaged skin, comprising glycyrrhizin, quercetin, rosmarinic acid, madecassic acid, chamazulene, bicalein and emodin. The composition of the present invention has all of excellent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing and moisturizing effects, thereby being widely used in medicine, cosmetic material or the like for the purpose of protecting the easily infectable, damaged and dried skin.
US07994139B2
The invention provides compounds of Formula I: as described herein, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and synthetic methods and intermediates that are useful for preparing the compounds. The compounds of Formula (I) are useful as anti-viral agents and/or as anti-cancer agents.
US07994136B1
A novel metalloproteinase inhibitor, analogs thereof, polynucleotides encoding the same, and methods of production, are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating disorders caused by excessive amounts of metalloproteinase are also disclosed.
US07994130B2
Compounds, compositions and methods for inhibiting vascular permeability and pathologic angiogenesis are described herein. Methods for producing and screening compounds and compositions capable of inhibiting vascular permeability and pathologic angiogenesis are also described herein. Pharmaceutical compositions are included in the compositions described herein. The compositions described herein are useful in, for example, methods of inhibiting vascular permeability and pathologic angiogenesis, including methods of inhibiting vascular permeability and pathologic angiogenesis induced by specific angiogenic, permeability and inflammatory factors, such as, for example VEGF, bFGF and thrombin. Methods for treating specific diseases and conditions are also provided herein.
US07994126B2
Disclosed are compositions comprising Hom polypeptide (also known as Xom, Ventx2) and methods for treating cellular proliferative disorders comprising. Also disclosed are diagnosis methods, prognosis methods, and drug screening methods.
US07994125B2
The present invention relates to the use of Stem Cell Factor in the protection of multiprogenitor cells and in the prevention of chemotherapy-induced depletion of blood cells.
US07994122B2
The invention provides materials and methods for promoting weight loss or preventing weight gain in a subject. In particular, the invention provides novel glucagon analogue peptides effective in such methods and in the treatment of obesity, eating disorders, metabolic syndrome, and non-alcoholic liver steatosis. The peptides may mediate their effect by having increased selectivity for the GLP-1 receptor as compared to human glucagon.
US07994111B2
A structured liquid detergent composition in the form of a liquid matrix made up of an external structuring system of a bacterial cellulose network; water; and surfactant system including an anionic surfactant; a nonionic surfactant; a cationic surfactant; an ampholytic surfactant; a zwitterionic surfactant; or mixtures thereof, wherein said liquid matrix has a yield stress of from about 0.003 Pa to about 5.0 Pa at about 25° C. and provides suitable particle suspension capabilities and shear thinning characteristics.
US07994109B2
This invention relates to organic catalysts comprising iminium or oxaziridinium moieties, cleaning compositions comprising such catalysts; and processes for making and using such catalysts and cleaning products.
US07994097B2
A microarray, a substrate for a microarray and more productive methods of fabricating the microarray and the substrate are provided. The microarray includes a substrate divided into a first region and a second region; a plurality of linkers represented by formula 1 or 2: wherein X is a site coupled to the substrate, R is a hydroxyl, aldehyde, carboxyl, amino, amide, thiol, halo, epoxy, or sulfonate group, m is an integer in the range of 3 to 16, p is an integer in the range of 1 to 30, and q is an integer in the range of 1 to 15, directly coupled to the substrate in the first region but not coupled to the substrate in the second region; and a plurality of probes coupled to the respective linkers.
US07994092B2
The present invention relates to novel chromatography stationary phases comprising non-polysaccharide carbohydrate polyethers and methods for their preparation. Particularly, the invention relates to chromatography stationary phases comprising said carbohydrate polyethers and more particularly to chiral stationary phases. Also, since the carbohydrate polyethers of the present invention can be conveniently prepared with controlled functionality, molecular weights and polydispersity indices as well as controlled microstructure, tertiary structure stationary phases prepared from these polymers can be conveniently modified or custom synthesized to accommodate specific separation requirements.
US07994079B2
The present invention discloses a disposable meltblown scrubbing product for use in household cleaning or personal care applications and an abrasive aggregate fiber which may be utilized in the scrubbing product. The meltblown web is formed primarily of polymeric fibers in a disordered or random distribution as is typical of fibers deposited in meltblown processes so as to form an open, porous structure. The aggregate fibers of the present invention generally are formed of two or more separate abrasive polymer fibers or strands which are adhered together along at least about 5 mm of the fiber length. The abrasive fibers of the meltblown web are generally greater than about 15 microns in diameter.
US07994077B2
A fabric includes a first yarn having a UV-A transmission of between 10 and 50% while substantially blocking UV-B transmission, and at least a second yarn different from the first yarn, the yarns being interweaved such that the fabric has regular mesh openings that give rise to a transmission of the fabric of between 20 and 65% for UV-A and between 3 and 20% for UV-B.
US07994074B1
A multilayered composite fabric which comprises (a) a first fabric comprising non-woven unidirectionally oriented fibers in a first resin matrix, the fibers comprising high tenacity fibers, the first fabric comprising first and second surfaces; and (b) a second fabric comprising multi-directionally oriented fibers optionally in a second resin matrix, the second fabric also comprising high tenacity fibers, the second fabric having first and second surfaces, the first surface of the second fabric being bonded to the second to surface of the first fabric thereby forming the composite fabric. Also described is a method of making such fabric wherein the second fabric layer is used as a support during the manufacturing process and is thereafter consolidated into a single structure with the first fabric layer.
US07994073B2
A low stress sacrificial cap layer 120 having a silicon oxide liner film 130, a low stress silicon film 140, and a silicon nitride film. Alternatively, a low stress sacrificial cap layer 410 having a silicon oxide liner film 130 and a graded silicon nitride film 420. Also, methods 300, 500 for fabricating a transistor 20, 400 having a low stress sacrificial cap layer 120, 410.
US07994070B1
A method for depositing a dielectric film on a substrate includes positioning a plurality of substrates in a process chamber, heating the process chamber to a deposition temperature between 400° C. and less than 650° C., flowing a first process gas comprising water vapor into the process chamber, flowing a second process gas comprising dichlorosilane (DCS) into the process chamber, establishing a gas pressure of less than 2 Torr, and reacting the first and second process gases to thermally deposit a silicon oxide film on the plurality of substrates. One embodiment further includes flowing a third process gas comprising nitric oxide (NO) gas into the process chamber while flowing the first process gas and the second process gas; and reacting the oxide film with the third process gas to form a silicon oxynitride film on the substrate.
US07994064B2
Ions are implanted into a silicon donor body, defining a cleave plane. A first surface of the donor body is affixed to a receiver element, and a lamina is exfoliated at the cleave plane, creating a second surface of the lamina. There is damaged silicon at the second surface, which will compromise the efficiency of a photovoltaic cell formed from the lamina. A selective etchant, having an etch rate which is positively correlated with the concentration of structural defects in silicon, is used to remove the damaged silicon at the second surface, while removing very little of the relatively undamaged lamina.
US07994062B2
A process for etching a silicon layer disposed on a substrate, including anisotropically etching a first trench in the silicon layer; selectively anisotropic wet etching silicon surfaces in the first trench, the wet etching comprising exposing the silicon surfaces to an aqueous composition including an aromatic tri(lower)alkyl quaternary onium hydroxide, and an unsymmetrical tetraalkyl quaternary phosphonium salt; in which the wet etching etches (110) and (100) planes of the silicon layer at about equal rates and preferentially to the (111) plane to form an enlarged trench having a sidewall in the (111) plane. A silicon alloy may be epitaxially deposited in the thus-produced trench as part of a process of introducing stress into at least a portion of the silicon layer.
US07994060B2
An integrated circuit is formed with structures spaced more closely together than a transverse dimension of such structures, such as for making contacts to electronic elements formed at minimum lithographically resolvable dimensions by dark field split pitch techniques. Acceptable overlay accuracy and process efficiency and throughput for the split pitch process that requires etching of a hard mark for each of a plurality of sequentially applied and patterned resist layers is supported by performing the etching of the hard mask entirely within a lithography track through using an acid sensitive hard mark material and an acidic overcoat which contacts areas of the hard mask through patterned apertures in the resist. The contacted areas of the hard mask are activated for development by baking of the acidic overcoat.
US07994056B2
A method for forming a pattern in a semiconductor device includes forming an etch-target layer over a substrate, wherein the substrate includes a first region having a smaller pattern than the first region, forming a sacrificial layer and a passivation layer over the etch-target layer, etching the passivation layer and the sacrificial layer to form stack structures including a sacrificial pattern and a passivation pattern, forming spacers over sidewalls of the stack structures, forming a mask pattern covering the second region, removing a portion of the passivation pattern in the first region exposed by the mask pattern to expose a portion of the sacrificial pattern in the first region, removing the exposed portion of the sacrificial pattern in the first region, and etching the etch-target layer to form an etch-target pattern using the spacers in the first and second regions and the stack structure formed between the spacers in the second region.
US07994049B2
The present invention is to possible to avoid an inconvenience at a coupling portion between a barrier metal film obtained by depositing a titanium nitride film on a titanium film and thus having a film stack structure and a metal film filled, via the barrier metal film, in a connecting hole opened in an insulating film. The manufacturing method of a semiconductor device includes the steps of: forming a contact hole and exposing a nickel silicide layer from the bottom of the contact hole; forming a thermal reaction Ti film by a thermal reaction using a TiCl4 gas, forming a plasma reaction Ti film by a plasma reaction using a TiCl4 gas, carrying out plasma treatment with an H2 gas to decrease the chlorine concentration of the plasma reaction Ti film and at the same time to reduce an oxide film on the surface of the nickel silicide layer; forming a nitrogen-rich TiN film over the surface of the plasma reaction Ti film and at the same time reducing the oxide film on the surface of the nickel silicide layer by thermal nitridation treatment with an NH3 gas and plasma treatment with an NH3 gas.
US07994048B2
A through electrode that offers excellent performance and can be manufactured through a simple process is to be provided. In a silicon spacer including a silicon substrate, an insulative thick film is provided so as to be in contact with a surface of the silicon substrate and a side wall of a through hole penetrating the silicon substrate. An upper surface of a through plug is retreated to a lower level than an interface between the silicon substrate and the insulative thick film, thus to define a height gap. A first bump is then formed, which is connected to the retreated surface of the through plug and has a larger diameter than that of the through plug at the upper surface of the insulative thick film.
US07994037B2
By providing a gate dielectric material of increased thickness for P-channel transistors compared to N-channel transistors, degradation mechanisms, such as negative bias threshold voltage instability, hot carrier injection and the like, may be reduced. Due to the enhanced reliability of the P-channel transistors, overall production yield for a specified quality category may be increased, due to the possibility of selecting narrower guard bands for the semiconductor device under consideration.
US07994028B2
A semiconductor substrate containing a single crystalline group IV semiconductor is provided. A single crystalline lattice mismatched group IV semiconductor alloy layer is epitaxially grown on a portion of the semiconductor layer, while another portion of the semiconductor layer is masked. The composition of the lattice mismatched group IV semiconductor alloy layer is tuned to substantially match the lattice constant of a single crystalline compound semiconductor layer, which is subsequently epitaxially grown on the single crystalline lattice mismatched group IV semiconductor alloy layer. Thus, a structure having both the group IV semiconductor layer and the single crystalline compound semiconductor layer is provided on the same semiconductor substrate. Group IV semiconductor devices, such as silicon devices, and compound semiconductor devices, such as GaAs devices having a laser emitting capability, may be formed on the on the same lithographic level of the semiconductor substrate.
US07994027B2
The present invention grows nanostructures using a microwave heating-based sublimation-sandwich SiC polytype growth method comprising: creating a sandwich cell by placing a source wafer parallel to a substrate wafer, leaving a small gap between the source wafer and the substrate wafer; placing a microwave heating head around the sandwich cell to selectively heat the source wafer to a source wafer temperature and the substrate wafer to a substrate wafer temperature; creating a temperature gradient between the source wafer temperature and the substrate wafer temperature; sublimating Si- and C-containing species from the source wafer, producing Si- and C-containing vapor species; converting the Si- and C-containing vapor species into liquid metallic alloy nanodroplets by allowing the metalized substrate wafer to absorb the Si- and C-containing vapor species; and growing nanostructures on the substrate wafer once the alloy droplets reach a saturation point for SiC. The substrate wafer may be coated with a thin metallic film, metal nanoparticles, and/or a catalyst.
US07994022B2
A semiconductor substrate having an SOI layer is provided. Between an SOI layer and a glass substrate, a bonding layer is provided which is formed of one layer or a plurality of layers of phosphosilicate glass, borosilicate glass, and/or borophosphosilicate glass, using organosilane as one material by a thermal CVD method at a temperature of 500° C. to 800° C.
US07994019B1
Aspects of the disclosure pertain to methods of depositing conformal silicon oxide layers on patterned substrates. In embodiments, dielectric layers are deposited by flowing a silicon-containing precursor and ozone into a processing chamber such that a relatively uniform dielectric growth rate is achieved across the patterned substrate surface having heterogeneous materials and/or a heterogeneous pattern density distribution. The deposition of dielectric layers grown according to embodiments may have a reduced dependence on underlying material and pattern density while still being suitable for non-sacrificial applications. Reduction in dependence on pattern density is achieved by terminating deposition near the end of an incubation period. Multiple deposition cycles may be conducted in series since the beneficial nature of the incubation period may repeat after a pause in deposition.
US07994016B2
A method of forming ultra-shallow p-type lightly doped drain (LDD) regions of a PMOS transistor in a surface of a substrate includes the steps of providing a gaseous mixture of an inert gas, a boron-containing source, and an optional carbon-containing source, wherein the concentration of the gaseous mixture is at least 99.5% dilute with the inert gas and the optional carbon-containing source, if present, forming the gaseous mixture into a plasma, and forming the LDD regions, wherein the forming step includes plasma-doping the boron into the substrate using the plasma. N-type pocket regions are formed in the substrate underneath and adjacent to the LDD regions, wherein for a PMOS transistor having a threshold voltage of 100 mV, the n-type pocket regions include phosphorous impurities at a dopant concentration of less than 6.0×1018 atoms/cm3 or a proportionately lower/higher dopant concentration for a lower/higher threshold voltage.
US07994006B2
A semiconductor device including a drift layer of a first conductivity type formed on a surface of a semiconductor substrate. A surface of the drift layer has a second area positioned on an outer periphery of a first area. A cell portion formed in the first area includes a first base layer of a second conductivity type, a source layer and a control electrode formed in the first base layer and the source layer. The device also includes a terminating portion formed in the drift layer including a second base layer of a second conductivity type, an impurity diffused layer of a second conductivity type, and a metallic compound whose end surface on the terminating portion side is positioned on the cell portion side away from the end surface of the impurity diffused layer on the terminal portion side.
US07994004B2
A flash NAND type EEPROM system with individual ones of an array of charge storage elements, such as floating gates, being capacitively coupled with at least two control gate lines. The control gate lines are preferably positioned between floating gates to be coupled with sidewalls of floating gates. The memory cell coupling ratio is desirably increased, as a result. Both control gate lines on opposite sides of a selected row of floating gates are usually raised to the same voltage while the second control gate lines coupled to unselected rows of floating gates immediately adjacent and on opposite sides of the selected row are kept low. The control gate lines can also be capacitively coupled with the substrate in order to selectively raise its voltage in the region of selected floating gates. The length of the floating gates and the thicknesses of the control gate lines can be made less than the minimum resolution element of the process by forming an etch mask of spacers.
US07993998B2
A method for forming a semiconductor structure includes providing a semiconductor substrate including a first region and a second region; and forming a first and a second metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) device. The step of forming the first MOS device includes forming a first silicon germanium layer over the first region of the semiconductor substrate; forming a silicon layer over the first silicon germanium layer; forming a first gate dielectric layer over the silicon layer; and patterning the first gate dielectric layer to form a first gate dielectric. The step of forming the second MOS device includes forming a second silicon germanium layer over the second region of the semiconductor substrate; forming a second gate dielectric layer over the second silicon germanium layer with no substantially pure silicon layer therebetween; and patterning the second gate dielectric layer to form a second gate dielectric.
US07993991B2
A manufacturing method of a thin film transistor and a display device using a small number of masks is provided. A first conductive film, an insulating film, a semiconductor film, an impurity semiconductor film, and a second conductive film are stacked. Then, a resist mask having a recessed portion is formed thereover using a multi-tone mask. First etching is performed to form a thin-film stack body, and second etching in which the thin-film stack body is side-etched is performed to form a gate electrode layer. The resist is made to recede, and then, a source electrode, a drain electrode, and the like are formed; accordingly, a thin film transistor is manufactured.
US07993982B2
A quad flat non-leaded package including a first patterned conductive layer, a second patterned conductive layer, a chip, bonding wires and a molding compound is provided. The first patterned conductive layer defines a first space, and the second patterned conductive layer defines a second space, wherein the first space overlaps the second space and a part of the second patterned conductive layer surrounding the second space. The chip is disposed on the second patterned conductive layer. The bonding wires are connected between the chip and the second patterned conductive layer. The molding compound encapsulates the second patterned conductive layers, the chip and the bonding wires. In addition, a method of manufacturing a quad flat non-leaded package is also provided.
US07993978B2
A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device capable of obtaining high joining force between a heat spreader and resin is provided. The method of manufacturing a semiconductor device according to the present invention includes: setting a heat spreader 60 on a face formed a plurality of apertures 22 in a cavity 21 of a first molding die 14; filling resin 20 into the cavity; setting a substrate 54 mounted with a semiconductor chip 50 a second molding die 12; and pressure-welding the first molding die 14 and the second molding die 12 so that the semiconductor chip is embedded in the resin 20, wherein a plurality of concave portion is formed on one face of the heat spreader 60, a plurality of convex portions is formed on the other face of the heat spreader 60, and the plurality of concave portions and the plurality of convex portions are overlapped in plan view.
US07993974B2
A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, includes: preparing a semiconductor substrate with a first notch; preparing a supporting substrate with a second notch; laminating the semiconductor substrate with the supporting substrate so that the first notch can be matched with the second notch; and processing a second main surface of the semiconductor substrate opposite to a first main surface thereof facing to the supporting substrate to reduce a thickness of the semiconductor substrate to a predetermined thickness.
US07993969B2
The invention relates to a method in which components (101, 102) are provided, movement elements (104) are in each case applied to surfaces of a number of the components (101), and the components (101, 102) are stacked, so that one or a plurality of the movement elements (104) are situated between adjacent components (101, 102) and the components (101, 102) are held in their position by connecting elements (103).
US07993967B2
A semiconductor package and a fabrication method are disclosed. The fabrication method includes applying a sacrificial layer on one surface of a metal carrier, applying an insulation layer on the sacrificial layer, and forming through holes in the sacrificial layer and the insulation layer to expose the metal carrier; forming a conductive metallic layer in each through hole; forming a patterned circuit layer on the insulation layer to be electrically connected to the conductive metallic layer; mounting at least a chip on the insulation layer and electrically connecting the chip to the patterned circuit layer; forming an encapsulant to encapsulate the chip and the patterned circuit layer; and removing the metal carrier and the sacrificial layer to expose the insulation layer and conductive metallic layer to allow the conductive metallic layer to protrude from the insulation layer. In the present invention, the distance between the semiconductor package and the external device is increased, and thermal stress caused by difference between the thermal expansion coefficients is reduced, so as to enhance the reliability of the product.
US07993959B2
Provided are methods for producing multiple distinct transistors from a single semiconductor layer, and apparatus incorporating transistors so produced.
US07993951B2
In a method of manufacturing a photoelectric conversion device having a pixel region and a peripheral circuit region, a semiconductor compound layer is formed by causing a surface of a diffusion layer or gate electrode of a MOS transistor in the peripheral circuit region to react with a high melting point metal, then an insulating layer is formed in the pixel region and the peripheral circuit region after the step of forming a semiconductor compound layer. A contact hole is formed in the insulating layer to expose a diffusion layer in the pixel region, and a contact hole is formed in the insulating layer to expose the semiconductor compound layer formed in the peripheral circuit region. These holes are formed at different timings. Prior to forming the hole which is formed later, a contact plug is formed in the contact hole which is formed earlier.
US07993929B2
The present invention provides a method for determining in a pharmaceutical test formulation the presence or absence of a peptide compound PYY3-36 represented by the following amino acid sequence: H-Ile-Lys-Pro-Glu-Ala-Pro-Gly-Glu-Asp-Ala-Ser-Pro-Glu-Glu-Leu-Asn-Arg-Tyr-Tyr-Ala-Ser-Leu-Arg-His-Tyr-Leu-Asn-Leu-Val-Thr-Arg-Gln-Arg-Tyr-X (SEQ ID NO: 1), wherein X is OH or a carboxy acid-protecting group, the method comprising (1) preparing a solution by mixing the pharmaceutical test formulation with cucurbit[7]uril in a solvent; and (2) thermally analyzing the solution prepared in Step (1).
US07993927B2
Described are methods of visualizing biological samples using histological staining and invisible light (e.g., infrared or near-infrared) fluorescence.
US07993920B2
Disclosed herein are methods of producing pancreatic hormone-expressing cells by first differentiating pluripotent cells in cell culture so as to produce endodermal cells, the endodermal cells being competent to further differentiate into hormone-expressing cells capable of secreting at least one pancreatic hormone in response to a physiological signal, and then, transplanting the cultured endodermal cells into an organism, such as an organism in need of an endocrine cell therapy.
US07993905B2
The invention provides a device for adhering cells in a specific and predetermined position, and associated methods. The device includes a plate defining a surface and a plurality of cytophilic islands that adhere cells, isolated by cytophobic regions to which cells do not adhere, contiguous with the cytophilic islands. The islands or the regions or both may be formed of a self-assembled monolayer (SAM).
US07993900B2
The present invention relates to novel JP170 like subtilases from wild-type bacteria, hybrids thereof and to methods of construction and production of these proteases. Further, the present invention relates to use of the claimed subtilases in detergents, such as a laundry or an automatic dishwashing detergent.
US07993897B2
The present invention relates to a method of constructing a variant of a parent Termamyl-like α-amylase, which variant has α-amylase activity and at least one altered property as compared to the parent α-amylase, comprises i) analysing the structure of the parent Termamyl-like α-amylase to identify at least one amino acid residue or at least one structural part of the Termamyl-like α-amylase structure, which amino acid residue or structural part is believed to be of relevance for altering the property of the parent Termamyl-like α-amylase (as evaluated on the basis of structural or functional considerations), ii) constructing a Termamyl-like α-amylase variant, which as compared to the parent Termamyl-like α-amylase, has been modified in the amino acid residue or structural part identified in i) so as to alter the property, and, optionally, iii) testing the resulting Termamyl-like α-amylase variant with respect to the property in question.
US07993894B2
Nucleic acid molecules from nematodes encoding fatty acid desaturase polypeptides are described. Fatty acid desaturase-like polypeptide sequences are also provided, as are vectors, host cells, and recombinant methods for production of fatty acid desaturase-like nucleotides and polypeptides. Also described are screening methods for identifying inhibitors and/or activators of fatty acid desaturase-like polypeptides, as well as methods for antibody production.
US07993892B2
The present invention provides a production process of an organic/inorganic composite hydrogel, which demonstrates superior mechanical properties, by uniformly dispersing a clay mineral in an organic polymer over a wide range of clay mineral content, and a dried form thereof, to be produced easily in a short period of time. The production process of an organic/inorganic composite hydrogel of the present invention comprises reacting a water-soluble organic monomer (a) in the presence of a water-swellable clay mineral (b) by irradiating with an energy beam in a solution in which a non-water-soluble polymerization initiator (d) is dispersed in an aqueous medium (c).
US07993889B1
Methods for the fermentative production of four carbon alcohols is provided. Specifically, butanol, preferably isobutanol is produced by the fermentative growth of a recombinant bacterium expressing an isobutanol biosynthetic pathway.
US07993888B2
Provided is a bacterium which is capable of producing an organic acid and is modified so as to have an enhanced 2-oxoglutarate dehydrogenase activity as compared with that of an unmodified strain. An organic acid such as succinic acid can be produced by culturing the bacterium.
US07993887B2
The present invention provides a new supply source of phospholipase A1, which is useful for phospholipid modification and lipid biochemical research, and offers a method capable of efficiently manufacturing a large amount of high DHA content phospholipids and lysophospholipids. A novel microorganism HFKI-0020 (FERM AP-20545) of the genus Pseudomonas which produces enzymes with phospholipase A1 activity can be used as a new supply source of enzymes with the phospholipase A1 activity. A lipid-modifying agent containing an effective dose of enzymes with the phospholipase A1 activity produced by those novel microorganisms allows the efficient mass-production of lysophospholipids.
US07993881B2
A method for detecting pathogens, particularly organisms associated with sexually transmitted diseases, especially Human papilloma virus genotypes is described. The method involves the use of real-time PCR using specially designed probes. The probes, kits for carrying out the method, and methods for designing primers suitable for use in the method of the invention are also described.
US07993879B2
Fluorescent indicators including a binding protein moiety, a donor fluorescent protein moiety, and an acceptor fluorescent protein moiety are described. The binding protein moiety has an analyte-binding region which binds an analyte and causes the indicator to change conformation upon exposure to the analyte. The donor moiety and the acceptor moiety change position relative to each other when the analyte binds to the analyte-binding region. The donor moiety and the acceptor moiety exhibit fluorescence resonance energy transfer when the donor moiety is excited and the distance between the donor moiety and the acceptor moiety is small. The indicators can be used to measure analyte concentrations in samples, such as calcium ion concentrations in cells.
US07993876B2
The invention relates to a DNA sequence that encodes a polypeptide with phospholipase activity and was isolated from Aspergillus and sequences derived therefrom, polypeptides with phospholipase activity encoded by these sequences as well as the use of these polypeptides for degumming of vegetable oil, for the preparation of dough and/or bakery products, for the preparation of dairy products, for processing steps in the textile industry and for related applications.
US07993873B2
Methods, apparatus, systems, computer programs and computing devices related to biologically assembling and/or synthesizing peptides and/or proteins are disclosed.
US07993872B2
This invention provides compositions and methods for producing translational components that expand the number of genetically encoded amino acids in eukaryotic cells. The components include orthogonal tRNAs, orthogonal aminoacyl-tRNAsyn-thetases, pairs of tRNAs/synthetases and unnatural amino acids. Proteins and methods of producing proteins with unnatural amino acids in eukaryotic cells are also provided.
US07993867B2
The present invention provides a method of diagnosing Crohn's disease in a subject by determining the presence or absence or IgA anti-OmpC antibodies in the subject, where the presence of the IgA anti-OmpC antibodies indicates that the subject has Crohn's disease.
US07993856B2
The invention relates to Bt toxin resistance management. The invention particularly relates to the isolation and characterization of nucleic acid and polypeptides for a novel Bt toxin receptor. The nucleic acid and polypeptides are useful in identifying and designing novel Bt toxin receptor ligands including novel insecticidal toxins.
US07993854B2
Quantification of a target analyte is performed using a single sample to which amounts of the target analyte are added. Calibration is performed as part of quantification on the same sample. The target analyte is detectable and quantifiable using label free reagents and requiring no sample preparation. Target analytes include biomarkers such as cancer biomarkers, pathogenic Escherichia coli, single stranded DNA, and staphylococcal enterotoxin. The quantification process includes determining a sensor response of a sensor exposed to the sample and configured to detect the target analyte. Sensor responses are determined after sequential additions of the target analyte to the sample. The amount of target analyte detected by the sensor when first exposed to the sample is determined in accordance with the multiple sensor responses.
US07993853B2
Methods for efficiently capturing a target nucleic acid from a sample by using a mixture that contains a capture probe specific for the target nucleic acid, the target nucleic acid, and a denaturant chemical, which mixture is incubated at elevated temperature for a short time, are disclosed. Compositions that include a capture probe that specifically binds to a target nucleic acid and a denaturant chemical, which when mixed with the target nucleic acid and incubated at elevated temperature for a short time, promote efficient hybridization of the capture probe and target nucleic acid are disclosed.
US07993850B2
The invention relates to the detection of fusion proteins. Described are a set of at least a first and a second molecular probe, each probe provided with a dye wherein the dyes together allow energy transfer, at least one probe provided with a reactive group allowing juxtaposing at least the first and second probes wherein the reactive group allows modulation of juxtaposing the probes such that there is an increased likelihood of energy transfer between the dyes. A method is provided which permits detecting the presence of a fusion protein in a cell at the single cell level.
US07993839B2
Methods and kits for efficient amplification of nucleic acids are provided. The methods comprise in-vitro amplification of a nucleic acid template employing partially constrained primers having terminal mismatch primer-dimer structure. The methods also comprise in-vitro amplification of a nucleic acid template employing partially constrained primers having nucleotide analogues. The methods enhance efficiency of nucleic acid amplification reaction by reducing non-specific amplification reactions.
US07993835B1
Genetic variants in the BRCA2 gene are disclosed which are useful as diagnosis biomarkers.
US07993825B2
The present invention relates to a method for detecting at least one parameter representative of molecular probes fixed to zones of a sensor.
US07993823B2
The present invention is directed toward biomarkers that identify characteristics of algae. The invention is further directed toward biomarkers that serve to identify algae species and strains of algae species as well as detect the presence of algal toxins. Additional embodiments feature methods utilizing algal biomarkers and polypeptides that can serve as biomarkers.
US07993818B2
A method for manufacturing an optical disk having a middle layer on a substrate includes the steps of coating an ultraviolet curing resin over the substrate, irradiating ultraviolet rays to the ultraviolet curing resin and prepolymerizing the ultraviolet curing resin, and forming the middle layer by pressing a stamper against the prepolymerized ultraviolet curing resin, irradiating ultraviolet rays to the ultraviolet curing resin and thus curing the ultraviolet curing resin.
US07993812B2
Photoresist compositions include a blend of at least one fully protected calix[4]resorcinarene and at least one unprotected calix[4]resorcinarene, wherein the fully protected calix[4]resorcinarene has phenolic groups protected with acid labile protective groups; a photoacid generator; and a solvent, and wherein the blend and the photoacid generator are soluble in the solvent. Also disclosed are processes for generating a resist image on a substrate using the photoresist composition.
US07993789B2
A fuel cell system including a fuel cell that generates electricity through an electrochemical reaction between a fuel gas and an oxidizing gas is provided with a gas supply unit that supplies each of the fuel gas and the oxidizing gas to an anode and a cathode of the fuel cell, respectively by quantity corresponding to a load, a gas permeation quantity estimation unit that estimates a gas permeation quantity of at least one of the fuel gas and the oxidizing gas between the anode and the cathode after the power generation performed by the fuel cell is stopped, and a correction unit that corrects a supply quantity of at least one of the fuel gas and the oxidizing gas each corresponding to the load in accordance with the estimated gas permeation quantity, which is to be supplied by the gas supply unit upon a subsequent start of power generation.
US07993787B2
A method for providing a fast and reliable start-up of a fuel cell system. The method uses a stack voltage response to a load to assess if hydrogen and oxygen are being sufficiently distributed to all of the fuel cells by coupling an auxiliary load to the fuel cell stack until a predetermined minimum cell voltage has been reached or a first predetermined time period has elapsed. The method then determines whether a minimum cell voltage has dropped to a first predetermined voltage and, if so, reduces the maximum power allowed to be below the first predetermined voltage value, determines whether the minimum cell voltage in the stack is below a second predetermined voltage, or determines whether the minimum cell voltage drop rate is greater than a predetermined voltage drop rate. If none of these conditions are met, the method returns to loading the stack with system components.
US07993786B2
The disclosure describes fuel cell systems including a fuel cell stack that generates electricity, an exhaust valve that externally vents a fuel gas from a fuel chamber of the fuel cell stack, and a controller that computes an estimated time to replace an oxidant gas in at least the fuel chamber with a newly supplied fuel gas, wherein at a time of starting-up the fuel cell system the controller maintains the exhaust valve in an open position for the estimated time. In some embodiments, the controller computes the estimated time as a summation of a first time T1 measured from the fuel cell start-up time to a time when contents of a supply conduit are replaced with fuel gas, a second time T2 measured from the time when contents of a supply conduit are replaced with fuel gas to a time when contents of the fuel chamber are replaced with fuel gas, and a third time T3 measured from the time when contents of the fuel chamber are replaced with fuel gas to a time when contents of the exhaust conduit are replaced with fuel gas. The disclosure further describes methods of operating a fuel cell system, particularly during fuel cell start-up.
US07993785B2
Described herein is a means to incorporate catalytic materials into the fuel flow field structures of MEMS-based fuel cells, which enable catalytic reforming of a hydrocarbon based fuel, such as methane, methanol, or butane. Methods of fabrication are also disclosed.
US07993776B2
A connection apparatus of a battery cell module having a battery cell cover with connecting plates formed at opposing ends thereof, a main frame having guide channels that receive the cell cover, and a top cover to secured the cell cover to the main frame, the connection apparatus having holes at opposing sides of a bottom of the main frame, connecting units configured for insertion into the holes and for contacting the connecting plates, and a conductive bridge electrically connecting the connecting units is disclosed.
US07993768B2
A composition is provided that includes a ternary electrolyte having a melting point greater than about 150 degree Celsius. The ternary electrolyte includes an alkali metal halide, an aluminum halide and a zinc halide. The amount of the zinc halide present in the ternary electrolyte is greater than about 20 mole percent relative to an amount of the aluminum halide. An energy storage device including the composition is provided. A system and a method are also provided.
US07993767B2
The present invention provides an inexpensive solid-state polymer electrolyte membrane to be used in a solid-state polymer electrolyte fuel cell, which can be manufactured by using inexpensive raw materials through a simpler chemical synthesis process, achieves good heat resistance and demonstrates superior proton conductivity at low humidity. A primary constituent of the solid-state electrolyte polymer film to be used in a solid-state polymer electrolyte fuel cell according to the present invention is a hyperbranched polymer having an acidic functional group such as sulfonic acid disposed at the terminal of a side chain thereof. The hyperbranched polymer may be, for instance, poly[(bis(oligo-ethylene glycol) benzoate)].
US07993759B2
A gas turbine engine turbine blade comprising an airfoil section, a platform section, an under platform section, and a dovetail section, an exterior surface of the dovetail section comprising a shank exterior surface and a serrated exterior surface. The blade further comprises a silicon-modified diffusion aluminide layer a surface of a turbine blade section selected from the group consisting of an exterior surface of the under platform section, the exterior surface of the dovetail section, and combinations thereof, the silicon modified diffusion aluminide layer having a concentration of silicon at a surface of the silicon-modified diffusion aluminide layer in the range of about 1 weight percent to about 10 weight percent and a concentration of aluminum at the surface of the silicon modified diffusion aluminide layer in the range of about 5 weight percent to about 25 weight percent.
US07993756B2
A composition is disclosed comprising a long-chain quaternary ammonium compound and a wood preservative active agent or a mixture thereof. The long-chain quaternary ammonium compound includes at least one alkyl moiety having from 16 to 50 carbon atoms, unsubstituted or substituted with one or more N, O, S, or halogen atoms. A method of treating wood is disclosed, comprising impregnating wood with the above composition in an amount effective to reduce the preservative active ingredient loss in the treated wood or to increase the resistance of the wood to decay. Treated wood and wood products are disclosed comprising wood impregnated with the above composition, including a treatment level of the long-chain quaternary ammonium compound effective to reduce the preservative active ingredient loss in the treated wood or to increase the resistance of the wood to decay.
US07993754B2
The invention relates to architectural elements possessing at least two components bonded together employing a silicone rubber composition possessing rapid development of strength and deep-section cure, which is useful for application as a bedding sealant in the manufacture of such architectural elements as window assemblies, door assemblies, structural glazing, curtainwall applications, and the like.
US07993750B2
A thermal interface material includes an array of carbon nanotubes with interspaces defined therebetween; and a low melting point metallic material filled in the interspaces. A method for fabricating a thermal interface material, the method includes (a) providing an array of carbon nanotubes with interspaces defined therebetween; and (b) depositing a low melting point metallic material on the carbon nanotubes in the interspaces therebetween to form a metallic layer with the array of carbon nanotubes embedded therein, and thereby, achieving the thermal interface material.
US07993745B2
The object of the present invention is to provide a polylactic acid stretched film having biodegradability and excelling in transparency and heat resistance. The main feature is characterized in that a polylactic acid stretched film is composed of a polylactic acid composition containing poly-L-lactic acid and poly-D-lactic acid in which a peak ratio (peak 1/peak 2) of a peak height (peak 1) of a maximum endothermic peak of endothermic peaks within a range of 150 to 200° C. to a peak height (peak 2) of a maximum endothermic peak of endothermic peaks within a range of 205 to 240° C. in DSC measurements is equal to or less than 0.2.
US07993743B2
A stopper, particularly for a wine bottle, comprising a barrier layer comprising a hot melt polymetric adhesive and optionally at least one sub-layer having lower oxygen permeability than the hot melt adhesive.
US07993728B2
A base plate for power module, comprising an aluminum-silicon carbide composite and aluminum layers made of a metal containing aluminum as the main component formed on respective principal planes of the aluminum-silicon carbide composite, wherein the aluminum-silicon carbide composite is produced by forming or fabricating a flat plate-shaped silicon carbide porous body to have a thickness difference of at most 100 μm in the entire porous body and piling such porous bodies as they are each sandwiched between mold-releasing plates so that the fastening torque in the plane direction becomes from 1 to 20 Nm, and infiltrating a metal containing aluminum as the main component into the silicon carbide porous bodies,wherein the aluminum layers each has an average thickness of from 10 to 150 μm, the difference between the maximum thickness and the minimum thickness of the aluminum layer in each principal plane is at most 80 μm, and the difference between average thicknesses of the aluminum layers on the respective principal planes is at most 50 μm, and wherein the shape of the silicon carbide porous body is rectangle or a rectangle from which peripheral portions encompassing holes are removed.
US07993722B2
A non-powered photoluminescent paving brick includes a substrate defining one of a cavity and a channel that extends from one end to an opposite end of the substrate. A photoluminescent portion includes a light transmissive resin including a suspension of photoluminescent particles. The photoluminescent portion is arranged in the one of the cavity and the channel and wherein the light transmissive resin has an exposed outer surface that directly receives light.
US07993715B2
The present invention relates to polyethylene material that has a plurality of unidirectionally oriented polyethylene monolayers cross-plied and compressed at an angle to one another, each polyethylene monolayer composed of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene and essentially devoid of resins. The present invention further relates to ballistic resistant articles that include or incorporate the inventive polyethylene material and to methods of preparing the material and articles incorporating same.
US07993714B2
A symbol-bearing receptacle for a fluid, said receptacle comprising a container for said fluid and a symbol disposed on said container, said symbol having a water reactivity characteristic that differs from the water reactivity of said container.
US07993712B2
An exemplary housing includes a metallic glass main body; and two coatings formed on the metallic glass main body. The coatings include an adhesive layer on the metallic glass main body, and an outer layer formed on the adhesive layer. Surface treating methods for making present housing are also provided.
US07993696B2
Provided is a packaged beverage which can be discharged from the beverage container uniformly because precipitates containing effective components derived from vegetables or fruits can be dispersed quickly by mild shaking, though the formation of precipitates during long-term storage is allowed from the viewpoint of incorporating the effective components in the beverage without damaging them; is excellent in desorption and re-dispersibility of the precipitates; and is easy to drink.A packaged beverage contains a vegetable juice and/or a fruit juice, which contains the following components (A) to (D): (A) from 0.5 to 12 wt. % of polydextrose, (B) from 0.5 to 12 wt. % of (b1) indigestible dextrose or (b2) a degraded guar gum, (C) from 2 to 30 vol. % of an insoluble solid, and (D) 50 wt. % or greater of water; and satisfying the following conditions: (1) ((A)+(b1))/(C)≦8 (wt. %/vol. %) or ((A)+(b2))/(C)≦3.4 (wt. %/vol. %) (2) pH after heat sterilization: from 3 to 5, and (3) viscosity after heat sterilization: 300 mPa·s or less.
US07993690B2
The present invention discloses novel compositions and methods. These compositions and methods may be used to attenuate or reverse the effects of dehydration or other adverse effects of exercise, heat or other activity which causes bodily fluid loss. The novel compositions comprise carbohydrates, electrolytes and water along with flavoring agents.
US07993687B2
A buckwheat extract comprising at least myo-inositol, D-chiro-inositol, a fagopyritol, one MAPK-stimulating compound, and one glucose-uptake inhibiting compound. A substantially pure glucose-uptake inhibiting compound selected from a buckwheat extract. A method for providing a glucose-uptake inhibiting extract from buckwheat seed comprising first contacting said buckwheat seed with a non-polar solvent, then contacting said buckwheat seed with a polar aprotic solvent, and then finally contacting said buckwheat seed with a third solvent. The third solvent may be a polar aprotic solvent or a polar protic solvent. The extract produced by contacting buckwheat seed with the third solvent is dried to remove the solvent therefrom. Compositions comprising dried glucose-uptake inhibiting buckwheat extracts and purified compounds therefrom.
US07993685B2
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for improving skeletal muscle protein metabolism through encouraging skeletal muscle protein synthesis, reducing skeletal muscle protein degradation, and attenuating inflammatory signaling in exercising muscle.
US07993681B2
The present invention concerns the use of oxygen antagonists for inducing stasis in tissue, including all or part of organs. It includes methods and apparatuses for achieving stasis in tissue, so as to preserve and/or protect them. In specific embodiments, preservation methods and apparatuses for preserving tissue for transplantation purposes is provided.
US07993680B2
Ultraviolet radiation-absorbing polymers having a first pendant group that comprises an ultraviolet radiation-absorbing moiety and a second pendant group that comprises at least one siloxane linkage and/or an intermediate length carbon chain are disclosed. Personal care compositions including the ultraviolet radiation-absorbing polymer are provided.
US07993678B2
The present invention relates to the modification of hyaluronic acid (HA) with aryl/alkyl succinic anhydrides (ASA) to produce aryl/alkyl succinic anhydride HA derivatives, to the derivatives as such, and to their applications and uses, particularly in the cosmetic and biomedical industries. The ASA-HA derivatives are expected to have interesting properties that can be used for advanced formulation (bind stronger to the skin compared to non-modified HA), possibly also in delivery systems for actives or drugs by encapsulation (nano/micro capsules) or formation of nano/micro spheres. Further, the low MW ASA-HA derivatives are expected to penetrate the skin more efficiently than non-modified HA of the same MW.
US07993675B2
Chronic rhinosinusitis and other bacterial sinus conditions may be treated by applying a solvating system containing a surfactant to a bacterial biofilm in a nasal or sinus cavity, disrupting the biofilm, and applying a protective layer of a polymeric film-forming medical sealant.
US07993667B2
A method is provided for manufacturing a medicated tampon assembly having a tampon body, the method including applying a formulation including a therapeutic agent to a substrate to produce a plurality of dosage forms; separating one of the dosage forms from the substrate; and coupling one of the dosage forms to the tampon body. A medicated tampon assembly is provided including a dosage form including a formulation including a therapeutic agent; a substrate portion separated from a substrate, wherein the substrate portion is coupled to the dosage form; and a tampon body having a distal end, wherein the substrate portion is coupled to the distal end of the tampon body.
US07993662B2
A solid cosmetic comprising components (A), (B), (C), and (D) below:(A) a polyamide resin;(B) diisostearyl malate;(C) a polyglyceryl isostearate; and(D) a liquid oil;and not containing a wax when the component (A) comprises only an ester-terminated polyamide resin.
US07993655B2
The subject invention pertains to influenza vaccines and particularly avian influenza vaccines (AIV). The invention includes methods for preparing transgenic plant cells to express know HA1 polypeptides having specified homologies that are used to prepare vaccine compositions and methods for inducing protective immunity in an individual, animal, mammal or human.
US07993654B2
A self-adhesive polymer matrix which comprises a polymer that forms a gel in water, water, a sea algae extract, and a monohydric or polyhydric alcohol.
US07993652B2
The present invention relates to an influenza antigen, comprising a fusion product of at least the extracellular part of a conserved influenza membrane protein or a functional fragment thereof and a presenting carrier, which may be a presenting (poly)peptide or a non-peptidic structure, such as glycans, peptide mimetics, synthetic polymers. The invention further relates to a vaccine against influenza, comprising at least an antigen of the invention, optionally in the presence of one or more excipients. The invention also relates to use of the antigen, a method for preparing the antigen and acceptor cells expressing the antigen.
US07993640B2
The efficacy of light activated therapy treatment is enhanced by stimulating the immune system of the patient substantially above a normal level. Abnormal tissue that is destroyed by the light activated therapy releases factors that stimulate the immune system, leading to systemic reductions in abnormal tissue (i.e., reduction beyond the region treated using light). By further stimulating the immune system using an anti-CTLA-4 antibody, the systemic destruction of abnormal tissue is enhanced.
US07993639B2
In one embodiment, a therapeutic composition containing a pentavalent antimonial is provided. The pentavalent antimonial can be sodium stibogluconate, levamisole, ketoconazole, and pentamidine and biological equivalents of said compounds. Additionally, pentavalent antimonials that can be used in accordance with the present invention may be any such compounds which are anti-leishmaniasis agents. The therapeutic composition of this embodiment contains an effective amount of pentavalent antimonial that can be used in treating infectious diseases. The types of diseases that can be treated with the present invention include, but are not limited to, the following: diseases associated with PTPase activity, immune deficiency, cancer, infections (such as viral infections), hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. The types of cancers that the present embodiment can be used to treat include those such as lymphoma, multiple myeloma, leukemia, melanoma, prostate cancer, breast cancer, renal cancer, bladder cancer. The therapeutic composition enhances cytokine activity. The therapeutic composition may include a cytokine, such as interferon α, interferon β, interferon γ, or granulocyte/macrophage colony stimulating factor.
US07993636B2
The present invention has an object to provide a tumor necrosis factor mutant protein, particularly, a tumor necrosis factor mutant protein specific to TNF-R1 or TNF-R2; tumor necrosis factor inhibitor; or tumor necrosis factor preparation containing it as an effective ingredient, and the object is solved by providing a tumor necrosis factor mutant protein where one or more amino acid residues selected from the group consisting of 29th, 31st, 32nd, 145th, 146th and 147th, or the group consisting of 84th to 89th from the N-terminal of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:1 is/are replaced with other amino acid residue(s); a tumor necrosis factor inhibitor; and a tumor necrosis factor preparation containing it as an effective ingredient.
US07993626B2
The present application discloses compositions and methods of synthesis and use of F-18 labeled molecules of use, for example, in PET imaging techniques. The labeled molecules may be peptides or proteins, although other types of molecules may be labeled by the described methods. Preferably, the F-18 may be conjugated to a targeting molecule by formation of a metal complex and binding of the F-18-metal complex to a chelating moiety. Alternatively, the metal may first be conjugated to the chelating group and subsequently the F-18 bound to the metal. In other embodiments, the F-18 labeled moiety may comprise a targetable construct used in combination with a bispecific or multispecific antibody to target F-18 to a disease-associated antigen, such as a tumor-associated antigen. The F-18 labeled targetable construct peptides are stable in serum at 37° C. for a sufficient time to perform PET imaging analysis.
US07993623B2
Compositions and methods suitable for removing poisonous metals from hydrocarbons are provided. The compositions comprise hydrotalcite having one or more trapping metals dispersed on the outer surface thereof.
US07993618B2
A method for making the metal oxide includes the following steps: mixing a metal nitrate with a solvent of octadecyl amine, and achieving a mixture; agitating and reacting the mixture at a reaction temperature for a reaction period; cooling the mixture to a cooling temperature, and achieving a deposit; and washing the deposit with an organic solvent, drying the deposit at a drying temperature and achieving a metal oxide nanocrystal. The present method for making a metal oxide nanocrystal is economical and timesaving, and has a low toxicity associated therewith. Thus, the method is suitable for industrial mass production. The metal oxide nanocrystal material made by the present method has a readily controllable size, a narrow size distribution, and good crystallinity.
US07993615B1
A method and system for dehumidifying flue gas from a flue gas generating. Water is supplied from a cooling tower to a heat exchanger in the liquid in the lower end of a wet flue gas processor for cooling the liquid in the lower end of the wet flue gas processor to condense water from the flue gas into the liquid in the wet flue gas processor. Returning water from the heat exchanger to the cooling tower cools the water and the liquid with the condensed water is supplied from the wet flue gas processor to the cooling tower as make-up water for the cooling tower to reduce or eliminate the need for fresh make-up water.
US07993607B2
The invention concerns plasma separation on a microliter scale. The method/system according to the invention is able to provide plasma in the range of several microliters within a very short time as it is required, for example, in modern analyses by carrier-bound test elements. Plasma separation and plasma release is carried out in two separate consecutive steps of the method using the device according to the invention such that hemolysis during plasma separation can be avoided despite an accelerated procedure. The device comprises a disposable unit in which the device is characterized by an economical and simple method of production.
US07993603B2
Tunnel is provided for conditioning of food products, especially for sterilization of food in containers or vessels of the heat-sealed type, in which the conditioning unit has: 1) an active pressure control system corresponding to at least one heating stage, which provides for balancing of the pressure within the heat-sealed vessels or containers; and 2) a conveyor which conveys the heat-sealed vessels or containers through the stages along the conditioning unit which contains mechanisms that move the conveyor outside of the conditioning tunnel, and 3) doors operating like check valves that separate the stages of the conditioning unit; and 4) a cross section of the tunnel of the polygonal type; and 5) the conditioning unit including inlets for introduction of washing liquids with a corresponding discharge outlet. Preferably, the magnetrons are covered to protect each magnetron from liquids. In preferred embodiments, the conditioning tunnel includes temperature sensors for measuring the temperature of products within the tunnel. Moreover, preferably the conveyor is adjustable to move forward and rearward, and the magnetrons are adjustable to provide a controllably moveable magnetic field. A controller is connected to the temperature sensors, conveyor and magnetrons to cause the conveyor to move products forward or rearward, or cause the magnetrons to move the magnetic field relative to the food products to more thoroughly and evenly cook the food products.
US07993601B2
The disclosed invention relates to a decontamination unit which is energy efficient and may be used to decontaminate a large enclosure such as a multi-room building. The invention also relates to a decontamination process. The decontamination unit may be ruggedized for use in hostile environments such as those that may be anticipated for military applications.
US07993597B2
A catalyst for purifying an exhaust gas can include a carrier having a honeycomb structure, an outer pipe for covering a part of the carrier, and a brazing foil for joining the outer peripheral surface of the carrier and the inner peripheral surface of the outer pipe on the downstream side of the catalyst. The catalyst can be fixed to a support flange such that an axial direction of the catalyst coincides with the direction in which an exhaust gas flows through an exhaust pipe. An upstream end of the brazing foil can be aligned with the upstream end of a catalyst fixing part of the support flange. An upstream end of the catalyst fixing part can be positioned upstream of the axial middle of the carrier. The brazing foil can be provided in a portion from the upstream end of the catalyst fixing part to the downstream side of the carrier. The catalyst can be supported at its generally middle part by the support flange. An upstream end of the outer pipe can be aligned with the upstream end of the catalyst fixing part.
US07993590B2
A sports team display system combined with vehicle air freshener that aids in a vehicle driver's ability to prominently display his or her support for an athletic team or organization while at the same time provides a pleasant smell to emit throughout the interior of the vehicle. The system is designed so that it will remain in a stationary position while continuing to prominently display itself while emitting the pleasant smell.
US07993589B1
There are provided a sirocco fan (130) and a filter unit (251). Filter unit (251) includes a deodorization filter (252), a filter (253) for removing an organic matter containing an aldehyde group, and an antibacterial/dust filter (254). Deodorization filter (252) contains a carbon monoxide removing catalyst.
US07993587B2
A humidity control system for an analyte permeation testing instrument. The system includes (i) an analyte permeation testing instrument, (ii) a sensor for sensing a target analyte, (iii) a humidity control chamber, and (iv) a selectively permeable membrane permeable to water vapor and impermeable to the target analyte. The analyte permeation testing instrument defines a testing chamber operable for engaging a test film such that the testing chamber is sealingly separated by the test film into a first cell and a second cell throughout a permeation testing period. The sensor is placed in fluid communication with the first cell. The humidity control chamber is positioned adjacent the first cell and in fluid communication with both a source of gas having a known humidity and the first cell, with the selectively permeable membrane sealingly separating the humidity control chamber from the first cell.
US07993583B2
A microfluidic array card and reader system for analyzing a sample. The microfluidic array card includes a sample loading section for loading the sample onto the microfluidic array card, a multiplicity of array windows, and a transport section or sections for transporting the sample from the sample loading section to the array windows. The microfluidic array card reader includes a housing, a receiving section for receiving the microfluidic array card, a viewing section, and a light source that directs light to the array window of the microfluidic array card and to the viewing section.
US07993579B2
A method of dispensing a first solid product and a second solid product with a solid product dispenser includes placing the first solid product in a product housing of the dispenser and placing the second solid product in the product housing on top of the first solid product, the first and second solid products being different products. A portion of the first solid product is dispensed during each cycle of the dispenser until the first solid product has been partially depleted to a size small enough to allow the second solid product to also be dispensed, then a portion of the first solid product and a portion of the second solid product are dispensed during each cycle of the dispenser until the first solid product has been completely depleted, and then a portion of the second solid product is dispensed during each cycle of the dispenser.
US07993574B2
A holding furnace for holding a molten metal includes a housing having an interior chamber for holding the molten metal. An insulating board structure is placed into the chamber along at least a side portion of the housing. The insulating board structure contains heat within the housing for maintaining the metal in a molten state. A heater assembly is provided in a side of the furnace. The heater assembly is installed in the side of the furnace with a structural arrangement that protects against leakage of molten metal from the furnace interior to the furnace exterior.
US07993573B2
A slag transport and dumping apparatus, for use with slag, includes a vehicle, a pallet, and a lifting mechanism. The vehicle includes a bed having a pallet interface. The pallet includes a support frame having ground support members, and a transporter interface selectively engaging the pallet interface. A dump container has a slag reservoir. Rear pivots on the container and pallet, together with the lifting mechanism, which is securely mounted to the bed of the vehicle and selectively engages the container, enable secure selective pivoting of the container between slag retaining and pouring configurations. In a loading configuration, the reservoir receives the slag, the container is in the retaining configuration, and the vehicle is removed from the pallet. In a transporting configuration, the container is in the retaining configuration, and the vehicle securely engages the pallet, in carrying relation, thus enabling transport of the pallet.
US07993559B2
A method of co-extrusion is used to prepare a thermal imaging element such as a thermal dye receiver element. In this method, two or three of an image receiving layer, an antistatic tie layer, and a compliant layer are co-extruded and these co-extruded multiple layers can be disposed on a support to provide a smooth outer surface and reduced delamination among layers especially in a high humidity environment.
US07993552B2
The invention relates to composite compositions having a matrix of polymer networks and dispersed phases of particulate or fibrous materials. The matrix is filled with a particulate phase, which can be selected from one or more of a variety of components, such as fly ash particles, axially oriented fibers, fabrics, chopped random fibers, mineral fibers, ground waste glass, granite dust, or other solid waste materials. A system for providing shape and/or surface features to a moldable material includes, in an exemplary embodiment, at least two first opposed flat endless belts spaced apart a first distance, with each having an inner surface and an outer surface.
US07993549B2
Process for producing carbon-ceramic brake discs comprising the following steps: production of a carbonized core body by press-molding a mixture containing reinforcing fibers and a binder, curing the binder by heating, and carbonizing by heating the press-molded body under exclusion of oxidizing substances to a temperature of between 750° C. and 1300° C., press-molding a moldable, reinforcing fiber-containing material onto the prefabricated carbonized core body which after the additional process steps produces the friction layer, curing the material for the friction layer, carbonizing the entire body and then infiltrating the composite body with liquid silicon.
US07993544B2
An apparatus for production of a clathrate hydrate with enhanced latent heat storing capability includes a gas supplier for supplying a gas to an aqueous solution containing a quaternary ammonium compound, and a cooler for cooling the aqueous solution, the apparatus producing the clathrate hydrate with enhanced latent heat storing capability including both the quaternary ammonium compound and the gas as guests by supplying the gas to the aqueous solution with the gas supplier in the stage of cooling with the cooler.
US07993542B2
A magnetic material for magnetic refrigeration has a composition represented by (R11-yR2y)xFe100-x (R1 is at least one of element selected from Sm and Er, R2 is at least one of element selected from Ce, Pr, Nd, Tb and Dy, and x and y are numerical values satisfying 4≦x≦20 atomic % and 0.05≦y≦0.95), and includes a Th2Zn17 crystal phase, a Th2Ni17 crystal phase, or a TbCu7 crystal phase as a main phase.
US07993540B2
A substrate processing method which is capable of easily removing residue caused by hydrofluoric acid. By the substrate processing method, a substrate is processed which has a thermal oxide film formed by a thermal oxidation process and a BPSG film containing impurities. In an HF gas feeding step, an HF gas is fed toward the substrate, and in a cleaning gas feeding step, a cleaning gas containing at least NH3 gas is fed toward the substrate fed with the HF gas.
US07993531B2
Biological fluid filtration methods are provided for the treatment of gas within a biological fluid filtration system. A quantity of biological fluid is flowed under the force of gravity through a leukocyte removal filter and into a post-filter container. The post-filter container has a maximum vented volume that is approximately the same as the quantity of biological fluid flowed through the filter and into the post-filter container. At least a substantial portion of the gas in the post-filter container is vented therefrom without separately restricting expansion of the post-filter container and without manually manipulating the post-filter container to expel gas.
US07993526B2
A method and apparatus for dewatering of effluents through the use of automated optimization using feedback control. The method and apparatus for feedback control optimizes dewatering processes for any water cleansing process that uses retention and/or flocculation aids (e.g., polymers) to impact endpoint water clarity. Disclosed implementations include processing using dissolved air flotation (DAF) and sludge cake formation. The methodology includes real-time monitoring of turbidity and incremental control of polymer to manage changes to turbidity/suspended solids due to operating parameters such as temperature, chemical variations, and mechanical influences.
US07993524B2
Membranes for filtration by size exclusion are formed from open-ended nanotubes embedded in a polymeric matrix. The matrix forms a layer whose thickness is substantially less than the average length of the nanotubes, allowing the nanotubes to be randomly oriented throughout the matrix while providing channels extending through the layer for the selective passage of molecular species or particles based on size.
US07993523B2
A liquid filter with a composite medium that has a nanoweb adjacent to and optionally bonded to a microporous membrane. The membrane is characterized by an LRV value of 3.7 at a rated particle size, and the nanoweb has a fractional filtration efficiency of greater than 0.1 at the rated particle size of the membrane. The nanoweb also has a thickness efficiency ratio of greater than 0.0002 at that efficiency. The nanoweb acts to provide depth filtration to the membrane, prefilters particles and extends the lifetime of the membrane.
US07993520B2
A method is provided for filtering a fluid. The method includes the step of selecting a first surface filtration medium to include layers of a first mesh material (FMM). The method also includes the step of selecting a second surface filtration medium to include layers of a second mesh material (SMM). The layers of FMM are selected to include a first number of layers (FNL) for collectively providing a first absolute micron filter rating (FAMFR) and a first capacity for collecting a first type of particles. The layers of SMM are selected to include a second number of layers (SNL) different from the FNL. The SNL is selected for collectively providing a second absolute micron filter rating (SAMFR). The SAMFR is different from the FAMFR. The SNL is also selected for providing a second capacity for collecting a second type of particles. The second capacity is different from the first capacity.
US07993515B2
A pool skimming device comprising an outer body with an outlet to the pool pump line, a hollow mating member which floats within the outer body so that its top rim is at the surface of the pool and a litter basket which fits within the floating member. The device has an inlet to attach a pool suction device and the outer body has a backing plate which fits over the opening of the pool skimmer box which provides access to the pool pump line.
US07993510B2
The objective of present invention is to provide an electroplating solution capable of forming the upper face of a via-hole and the upper face of a conductor circuit in the same layer in approximately the same plane at the time of manufacturing a multilayer printed circuit board. The electroplating solution of the present invention is characterized by containing 50 to 300 g/L of copper sulfate, 30 to 200 g/L of sulfuric acid, 25 to 90 mg/L of chlorine ion, and 1 to 1000 mg/L of an additive comprising at least a levelling agent and a brightener.
US07993491B2
The object of the invention is an end part (1) of an air dryer, the air dryer being applicable for drying a pulp web, such as a cellulose web or the like. The end part comprises a fan tower (11), and a roll tower in which a number of turn roll (27, 37) are arranged mainly on top of each other in order to turn the travelling direction of the pulp web in the air dryer, the longitudinal axis of the roll. towers being parallel, and a fan tower arranged at a distance from the roll tower, adjacent to it, comprising a number of fans arranged on top of each other, a single fan being arranged to blow heated air as drying air to a dryer group. The end part further comprises one or more centrifugal fans (14) arranged in the direct vicinity or the roll tower, and a number of end drying means (13) arranged between the roll tower and the dryer group of—the fan of the fan tower, to which end drying means drying air is supplied with said centrifugal fan or fans. A further object of the invention is also a method in the end part of an air dryer, an air dryer and use of a centrifugal fan.
US07993490B2
Pulp fibers can be treated with chemical additives with a minimal amount of unretained chemical additives present later in the process water. The present invention is a method for preparing chemically treated pulp fiber. A fiber slurry is created comprising process water and pulp fibers. The fiber slurry is transported to a web-forming apparatus of a pulp sheet machine thereby forming a wet fibrous web. The wet fibrous web is dried to a predetermined consistency thereby forming a dried fibrous web. The dried fibrous web is treated with a chemical additive thereby forming a chemically treated dried fibrous web. The dried fibrous web contains chemically treated pulp fibers. The chemically treated pulp fibers retain from between about 10 to about 100 percent of the applied amount of the chemical additive when the chemically treated pulp fibers are redispersed in water.
US07993488B2
A gate valve includes a plate-shaped valve element which is rectangular-shaped to suit the shape of an opening of a processing chamber and has a size larger than the opening. A hermetically sealing member to perform hermetic sealing by abutting on and being pressed against an outer side of the processing chamber is provided in the valve element. A microwave reflecting mechanism which is formed in a groove shape so as to surround a periphery of the hermetically sealing member is provided at an outer peripheral portion of the hermetically sealing member.
US07993485B2
Apparatus and methods adapted to polish an edge of a substrate include a polishing film, a frame adapted to tension and load the polishing film so that at least a portion of the film is supported in a plane, and a substrate rotation driver adapted to rotate a substrate against the plane of the polishing film such that the polishing film is adapted to apply force to the substrate, contour to an edge of the substrate, the edge including at least an outer edge and a first bevel, and polish the outer edge and the first bevel as the substrate is rotated. Numerous other aspects are provided.
US07993481B2
A method of manufacturing a catheter includes providing an outer shaft having a lumen therethrough and at least one catheter component disposed at least partially within the lumen, placing an inner shaft within the lumen such that the at least one catheter component is located between the shafts, thereby forming a catheter assembly having an outer surface, and applying energy to the catheter assembly to melt at least the outer shaft to bond the outer shaft to the inner shaft. A unitary catheter shaft having the at least one catheter component substantially embedded therein results. The durometer of the outer shaft may differ from the durometer of the inner shaft, such that the catheter shaft varies radially in durometer. The durometer of the catheter shaft may also vary longitudinally. A shaping wire may be provided to form the distal end of the catheter shaft into a desired shape.
US07993480B2
A ply placement device uses a ply guide to place plies on a curved substrate surface. The ply guide includes a guide surface and a guide edge that are each curved to match the contour of the substrate so that the ply transitions smoothly from its planar form to a curved form as the ply is placed onto the substrate. The ply guide may be flexible or segmented to allow reconfiguration of the guide surfaces to match various substrate contours.
US07993479B2
The invention relates to a method for joining precured stringers to at least one structural component of an aircraft or spacecraft. A vacuum arrangement necessary for the joining is produced in two parts. In a first step, each precured stringer is covered in advance with a covering vacuum film. The stringers prepared in this manner are arranged on the structural component. Respective vacuum film strips are subsequently arranged on adjacent stringers and over an intermediate space between the adjacent stringers. With the use of a vacuum sealing means, the vacuum film strips and the covering vacuum films 8 form a continuous vacuum arrangement. The stringers are subsequently joined under pressurization to the structural component with the use of this vacuum arrangement.
US07993476B2
A method and a system for continuously manufacturing liquid-crystal display elements, using a continuous optical film laminate which comprises at least an optically functional film having an adhesive layer provided thereon and a carrier film releasably laminated on said adhesive layer, the optically functional film including at least one defect-free region and at least one defect-containing region, the defect-free region having a predefined length corresponding to a dimension of a liquid-crystal panel, the defect-containing region including at least one defect and defined as a region having a predefined length which is different from the length of the defect-free region, slit lines being sequentially formed to extend in a transverse direction of the optical film laminate to form defect-free, normal optically functional film sheets and defect-containing optically functional film sheets.
US07993474B2
The invention relates to a work-hardened product, particularly a rolled, extruded or forged product, made of an alloy with the following composition (% by weight): Cu 3.8-4.3; Mg 1.25-1.45; Mn 0.2-0.5; Zn 0.4-1.3; Fe<0.15; Si<0.15; Zr≦0.05; Ag<0.01, other elements <0.05 each and <0.15 total, remainder Al, treated by dissolution, quenching and cold strain-hardening, with a permanent deformation of between 0.5% and 15%, and preferably between 1.5% and 3.5%. Cold strain-hardening can be achieved by controlled tension and/or cold transformation, for example rolling, die forging or drawing. This cladded metal plate type product is a suitable element to be used as aircraft fuselage skin.
US07993473B2
The heat-treating oil composition of the present invention is characterized by comprising a mixed base oil containing a low-boiling base oil having a 5% distillation temperature of from 300 to 400° C. in an amount of not less than 5% by mass but less than 50% by mass, and a high-boiling base oil having a 5% distillation temperature of 500° C. or higher in an amount of more than 50% by mass but not more than 95% by mass. There is provided a quenching oil composition capable of exhibiting a less fluctuation in hardness or quenching distortion of a metal material treated therewith even when a large number of the metal materials are quenched therewith at the same time.
US07993472B2
A dish washing machine capable of improving spatial utilization of a washing tub through the enlargement of the washing tub. The dish washing machine includes a washing tub, a sump mounted in the washing tub to receive and pump wash water, a sump housing forming an external appearance of the sump, a washing impeller to pump wash water from the sump housing, a drainage channel disposed at an inner edge of the sump housing, a pump motor surrounded by the drainage pump to drive the washing impeller, and a pump motor receiving part to receive the pump motor. The pump motor receiving part protrudes above the drainage channel.
US07993463B2
The present invention provides a method of producing xylose from lignocellulosic feedstock. The method comprises disrupting lignocellulosic feedstock; leaching the lignocellulosic feedstock by contacting the feedstock with at least one aqueous solution for a period greater than about 2 minutes to produce a leached feedstock and a leachate; removing the leachate from the leached feedstock; acidifying the leached feedstock to a pH between about 0.5 and about 3 to produce an acidified feedstock, and; reacting the acidified feedstock under conditions which disrupt fiber structure and hydrolyze a portion of hemicellulose and cellulose of the acidified feedstock, to produce a composition comprising xylose and a pretreated feedstock. The xylose may be purified from the pretreated feedstock or it may be converted to ethanol with the pretreated feedstock.
US07993451B2
A novel cement slurry composed of cement and water that can be used in cement stabilization applications. The cement slurry compound itself is chemically treated, by means of a cellulosic or other thixotropic thickening agent(s) to create a thixotropic system wherein the wetted cement remains in suspension and does not settle out prior to use even without further mixing. A chemical retarder/stabilizer is also used to prevent the slurry from prematurely setting during shipping. A novel apparatus and method for mixing the novel cement slurry is disclosed to insure the exact proportioning of all ingredients and the proper wetting of the cement.
US07993449B2
A binder composition includes a) an ash, b) an additive composition, wherein the additive composition includes one or more components from group (b1) and one or more components from group (b2), wherein group (b1) consists of metal chlorides and wherein group (b2) consists of silica, zeolite and apatite, and c) a cement. In addition to that the present application relates to a construction composition including the present binder composition and a basic component, and also to a method for preparing the construction composition and to uses thereof.
US07993442B2
A bituminous composition with improved paving performance, comprising a high-concentration-emulsifier bituminous emulsion is disclosed. The high-concentration-emulsifier bitumen emulsion has a higher content of surfactant than the conventional bitumen emulsion, thus facilitating the use of low levels of emulsion in the finished bituminous paving composition. Additionally, the high-concentration-emulsifier bitumen emulsion has superior surfactant dispersion property compared to the inverted bitumen dispersion, thereby enhancing the mixing and coating performance of the bituminous composition. The disclosed bituminous compositions may be used in a pavement construction at a much lower temperatures range compared to the conventional hot-mix bituminous composition, yet it develops adhesive strength and load-bearing strength properties at rates comparable to those of hot mix bituminous paving compositions.
US07993441B2
An asphalt based mixture, which is an oil and water emulsion, comprises 15-30% V water; 34 to 80% asphalt cement dispersed as asphalt cement droplets; and 20-66% V emulsifiers. Other materials are selectively added to the composition to improve characteristics including stability, viscosity, cohesion, adhesion and resistance to cracking.
US07993439B2
A printing ink concentrate in the form of coated non-tacky and/or uncoated non-tacky pellets, a method for producing the same and a method of making a printing ink by using the concentrate.
US07993438B2
An aqueous phosphoric bonding solution consists essentially of phosphoric acid, a source of magnesium ions, and a leachable corrosion inhibitor. The bonding solution is stable with respect to inorganic metal particles, such as aluminum, which are admixed to the bonding solution for the preparation of a coating slurry. Metal parts coated with the coating compositions have very satisfactory properties such as heat and corrosion resistance.
US07993422B2
A filter element, a safety element and fluid cleaner assembly. The fluid cleaner assembly generally includes a housing having a cover and a primary fluid cleaner section. The element generally comprises z-filter media, arranged in a straight through configuration, and an axial seal gasket positioned to extend continuously around at outer perimeter of the straight through flow construction. The fluid cleaner assembly can have a precleaner positioned therein. Methods of assembly and use are provided.
US07993401B2
Solid-state deformation processing of crosslinked high molecular weight polymers such as UHMWPE, for example by extrusion below the melt transition, produces materials with a combination of high tensile strength and high oxidative stability. The materials are especially suitable for use as bearing components in artificial hip and other implants. Treated bulk materials are anisotropic, with enhanced strength oriented along the axial direction. The material is oxidatively stable even after four weeks of accelerated aging in a pressure vessel containing five atmospheres of oxygen (ASTM F2003). Because of its oxidative stability, the deformation processed material is a suitable candidate for air-permeable packaging and gas sterilization, which has thus far been reserved for remelted crosslinked UHMWPE.
US07993400B1
A fitting and a method for utilizing one or more of such fittings are described for securing supplemental hair to a person's head, along the outer surface of the person's scalp, to create an enhanced, natural appearance independent of the population and location of any natural hair on the person's head. Each fitting includes a base and a longitudinal bridge rising from the base to establish an eye providing a lateral path beneath the bridge. Each base is embedded beneath the outer surface of the person's scalp to secure the corresponding fitting at a selected strategic location on the person's head with the bridge projecting from the outer surface to provide a corresponding attachment site. Supplemental hair is juxtaposed with and secured to each bridge with a corresponding ligature passed through the eye of each corresponding bridge.
US07993396B2
A mitral heart valve annuloplasty ring having a posterior bow that conforms to an abnormal posterior aspect of the mitral annulus. The ring may be generally oval having a major axis and a minor axis, wherein the posterior bow may be centered along the minor axis or offset in a posterior section. The ring may be substantially planar, or may include upward bows on either side of the posterior bow. The ring may include a ring body surrounded by a suture-permeable fabric sheath formed of a plurality of concentric ring elements or bands. The posterior bow is stiff enough to withstand deformation once implanted and subjected to normal physiologic stresses. A method of repairing an abnormal mitral heart valve annulus having a depressed posterior aspect includes providing a ring with a posterior bow and implanting the ring to support the annulus without unduly stressing the attachment sutures.
US07993382B2
The present invention is a non-invasive method for reducing fat in a patient by administering a therapeutically effective amount of niacin and applying laser energy to targeted external regions of a patient's body.
US07993381B2
A therapeutic method in which plural points on the body are stimulated by light of different wavelengths emitted from wands, probes or other applicators under the control of a central microprocessor. The microprocessor executes program instructions to produce light at each applicator whose intensity, frequency, duration and pulsation accord with protocols which are automatically selected depending on the portion of the body being treated. The protocols can be manually overridden by the therapist, in which case the changed parameters are stored in memory. The apparatus is particularly useful in performing traditional therapeutic methods to treat internal disorders, substance abuse, pediatric and podiatric problems and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, as well as musculoskeletal, neurological or dermatological disorders.
US07993377B2
Disclosed is a fixation device that includes an elongated body including a bone anchor at a distal end. An axially moveable proximal anchor is carried by the proximal end of the fixation device. In one embodiment, the device is advanced through a spinous process of a first vertebra, inserted through the first vertebra and the bone anchor is rotated into position within a second vertebra. The proximal anchor is distally advanced with respect to the bone anchor to provide compression across the first and second vertebrae.
US07993373B2
An orthopedic fastener is designed to attach an implant to bone in such a manner that, until the fastener is tightened, the implant may be rotationally adjusted against the bone. The implant may have a semispherical bone apposition surface that permits polyaxial rotation of the implant against the bone. The orthopedic fastener has an interpositional member and a compression member. The interpositional member may be a split ring with a conical exterior surface that mates with a conical surface of the implant. The compression member has a threaded bore that engages a proximal end of a fixation member implanted in the bone such that, in response to rotation of the compression member, the interpositional member is sandwiched securely between the implant and the compression member. The conical surface of the implant compresses the interpositional member about a semispherical surface of the compression member, thereby restricting rotation of the implant.
US07993364B2
A collapsing clip including of a plurality of collapsed self expanding wire frame segments is contained within the distal end of a catheter. The clip can be maneuvered by a wire traversing through the catheter. The catheter can be placed proximate to the neck of an aneurysm within the neurovascular system. Using the wire, at least one segment can be pushed from the catheter through the aneurysm neck and expanded within the interior of the aneurysm. The wire can pull the expanded segment in a proximal direction. A proximal segment can be pushed from the catheter and expanded on the proximal side of the aneurysm. The collapsing clip impinges the distal and proximal framed wire segments onto the neck of the aneurysm. The framed wire segments are inter positioned so that the diamond shaped spaces between the wires are substantially blocked. The neck of the aneurysm is blocked by the distal and proximal framed wire segments forming a barrier.
US07993361B2
Device for removing a total vascular occlusion with the aid of a CTO catheter with expansion tongs arranged at the front end and OCT monitoring, the CTO catheter being combined with an OCT catheter to form an integrated unit.
US07993360B2
An rotary shaver having an attachment device for coupling a flexible transmission shaft to rigid ends. In at least one embodiment, the rotary shaver may be a curved rotary shaver. The inner shaft may be formed from rigid ends connected together with the flexible transmission shaft via an attachment device. The attachment device may include a collar protruding from an outer surface to penetrate an inner surface of the flexible transmission shaft. The attachment device may also include one or more grooves or protrusions for the transmission of torque.
US07993352B2
In one aspect, an apparatus is provided for securing an electrical stimulation lead in position in a person's brain. The apparatus includes a body configured to seat within a burr hole formed in the person's skull. The apparatus also includes a central elastic membrane coupled to the body and extending across a central aperture of the body. The elastic membrane includes a number of pre-formed openings provided for purposes of securing the lead in position within the brain after implantation. Each pre-formed opening may penetrate through an entire thickness of the elastic membrane. Each pre-formed opening may be selected for insertion of the lead into the brain. Each pre-formed opening is adapted to elastically expand as the lead is inserted through the pre-formed opening and positioned in the brain and is adapted to elastically contract on the lead to secure the lead in position within the brain after implantation.
US07993348B2
An acetabular instrument has a handle portion having one or more solid nonflexible drive shaft elements therethrough. The shaft elements are connected by a U-joint at one of both ends to form a flexible curved drive shaft. One end of a solid shaft element is connected to a knob so that rotation of the knob drives the flexible shaft. The flexible shaft is housed within a hollow curved body preferably made of stainless steel. One end of the curved body it is connected to the handle portion and at the other end to an acetabular cup or acetabular reamer holder. The reamer holder is rotatably driven by the flexible drive shaft. The knob may be made so that it may receive blows from a mallet allowing the instrument to be used as an impactor. The drive shaft may be used to actuate a locking mechanism within the cup or reamer holder which connects the reamer cup to the instrument.
US07993335B2
Ablation probes are provided for perfusing the tissue, while the tissue is ablated. The ablation probe comprises an elongated shaft and an ablative element, such as a needle electrode. The ablation probe further comprises a lumen that extends through the probe shaft, which will be used to deliver an fluid to the distal end of the probe shaft for perfusion into the surrounding tissue. The ablation probe further comprises a porous structure that is associated with the distal end of the shaft in fluid communication with the lumen. For example, the distal end of the shaft, or the entirety of the shaft, can be composed of the porous structure. Or, if the ablative element is an electrode, the electrode can be composed of the porous structure. Because the pores within the porous structure are pervasive, the fluid will freely flow out into the tissue notwithstanding that some of the pores may become clogged.
US07993331B2
A method of treating unwanted hair is disclosed. The method comprises: transmitting acoustic waves through the hair so as to generate heat at a follicle, a dermal papilla, a hair bulge and/or a germinal matrix of the hair. The heat itself is sufficient to damage or destroy the follicle, the dermal papilla, the hair bulge and/or the germinal matrix.
US07993328B2
A self-sealing male Luer connector attaches to any standard female Luer valve to open a flow channel between the two. The self-sealing male Luer connector includes a rigid housing having a distal end with a rigid male Luer connector and a proximal end at which a proximal seal is formed. The distal end of the housing includes a valve seat. Located within the housing is a resilient biasing member that biases an actuator into contact with the valve seat to prevent fluid flow through the male connector. Upon engagement with a female connector, the actuator is moved in the proximal direction to open the distal valve and then the proximal seal. A partial vacuum is formed within the male connector upon disengagement with the female connector that draws any fluids on the external surface of the distal end of the male Luer connector into the male tip.
US07993325B2
Systems, devices, and methods for delivering treatment to the renal arteries are provided. Exemplary systems include a delivery catheter having a distal bifurcation, an introducer assembly comprising an introducer sheath in operative association with a Y-hub, wherein Y-hub includes a first port for receiving the delivery catheter and a second port for receiving a second catheter, and a constraint assembly for holding the distal bifurcation of the delivery catheter in a low-profile configuration when it is advanced distally beyond the introducer sheath.
US07993323B2
Devices and systems are described for treating intraluminal locations such as in a patient's lung. The device has an elongated shaft with an inner lumen, preferably defined by an inner tubular member, formed of heat resistant polymeric materials such as polyimide. The device also has an outer surface formed of heat resistant material. High temperature vapor is directed through the inner lumen into the intraluminal location to treat tissue at and distal to the location. An enlarged or enlargeable member, such as a balloon, is provided on a distal portion of the shaft to prevent proximal flow of the high temperature vapor upon discharge from the device.
US07993319B2
An absorbent article generally has a longitudinal axis, a lateral axis, a front waist region, a back waist region, and a crotch region extending longitudinally between and interconnecting the front and back waist regions. The absorbent article has an outer cover stretchable in at least one direction and a liner in opposed relationship with the outer cover and stretchable in at least one direction. An absorbent structure is disposed between the liner and the outer cover and extends from the crotch region to at least one of the front waist region and the back waist region of the article. The absorbent structure has at least one weakening element disposed therein for reducing the resistance of the absorbent structure to stretching in a direction that defines an angle relative to the lateral axis of the absorbent article of greater than zero degrees and less than 90 degrees.
US07993316B1
A sanitary device having an absorbent pad with a pocket on one end and on the other end an opening with a pair of petals extending outward therefrom. By holding and marginally squeezing the pocket, the pocket will open and the petals will separate. A penis can be inserted into the pocket using the petals a converging guide. Penile excretions can the be absorbed in the absorbent pad before discarding it. Further embodiments include absorbent pads fabricated from feminine pads and alternative closure elements.
US07993308B2
A central venous catheter comprises an ultrasound assembly. In one arrangement, the radiating member is used to remove a blockage from the central venous catheter. In another arrangement, inserting an ultrasound assembly into a central venous catheter. The ultrasound assembly comprises an ultrasound radiating member mounted on an elongate support structure. The method further comprises positioning the ultrasound assembly within the central venous catheter such that the ultrasound radiating member is adjacent to a deposited material formed on a portion of the central venous catheter. The method further comprises supplying an electrical current to the ultrasound radiating member to expose the deposited material to ultrasonic energy. The method further comprises passing a therapeutic compound through the central venous catheter to expose the deposited material to the therapeutic compound simultaneously with ultrasonic energy.
US07993305B2
An improved splittable medical device introducer designed to introduce a medical device such as a lead or catheter, into a patient's vasculature without loss of blood or the introduction of air is described. The introducer assembly is designed to easily separate in a smooth tactile manner without disrupting placement of the medical device during removal of the introducer. The introducer is composed of a fluoropolymeric material which combined with an internal stress confining structure propagates a stress initiated by the operator that tears the entire introducer assembly in two without creating a jagged separated edge.
US07993281B2
A breath alcohol measuring device (7) is provided with features for superior handling especially of the replaceable mouthpiece (1). A direct physical contact between the test subject being tested and the measuring device is practically ruled out by the combination. The mouthpiece (1) of the breath alcohol measuring device (7) has a trapezoidal cross section, which is complementary to a corresponding negative shape in a holder (6) of the breath alcohol measuring device (7) for the flush mounting of the mouthpiece (1).
US07993280B2
Systems and methods involve use of a medical device comprising sensing circuitry. One or more respiratory parameters are detected using the device. Patient baseline weight is provided, and an output signal indicative of a patient's congestive heart failure status is generated based on a change in the one or more respiratory parameters and a change in the patient's measured weight or predicted weight relative to the patient baseline weight. The respiratory parameters may include one or more of respiration rate, relative tidal volume, an index indicative of rapid shallow breathing by the patient, an index derived by computing a respiration rate and a tidal volume for each patient breath, and an index indicative of dyspnea, for example.
US07993279B2
An implantable device is used to monitor one or more conditions associated with an external breathing therapy delivered to the patient. The device may monitor therapy parameters including therapy effectiveness, impact of the therapy on the patient, therapy usage, compliance with a prescribed usage, therapy interactions, and/or other parameters.
US07993276B2
A pulse rate sensor that includes an accelerometer for measuring periodic motion and a piezo sensor for detecting erratic motion is capable of more accurately determining pulse rate by accounting for these types of motion. The pulse rate sensor in accordance with the present invention diminishes pulse rate signal degradation due to erratic motion through a combination of algorithms that control signal boosting, waveform refinement and signal noise suppression.
US07993269B2
A sensor for detecting changes in spinal tissue is disclosed. The implantable sensor or surgical instrument includes a sensing element adapted for detecting indicators of tissue health. The sensor is configured for transmitting the tissue data outside of the body. Further a system and method are provided to utilize the sensed tissue properties to treat the patient's condition.
US07993267B2
A system and method for allowing a patient to access an automated process for managing a specified health problem called a disease. The system performs disease management in a fully automated manner, using periodic interactive dialogs with the patient to obtain health state measurements from the patient, to evaluate and assess the progress of the patient's disease, to review and adjust therapy to optimal levels, and to give the patient medical advice for administering treatment and handling symptom flare-ups and acute episodes of the disease. The medical records are updated, the progression of the disease is stored and tracked, and the patient's preferences for treatment are stored and then used to offer medical advice based on the current state of the disease. A prestored general disease trend curve is compared against a patient specific disease trend curve, and the system makes an automated response such as adjusting therapy.
US07993262B2
Disclosed is an apparatus for supporting a stimulatory device. Such device eliminates the need for a user to manually hold and/or position such stimulatory device. Rather, such device remains in a stationary position, and a user may adjust her position relative to the stimulatory device and the supporting apparatus. In one aspect of the present invention, a seat is provided upon which a user may lie, rest, or otherwise support herself. In another aspect of the present invention, the apparatus is manufactured from a yielding material to provide ease of use and comfort while simultaneously minimizing the possibility of abrasions, injuries, and the like. In yet another aspect of the present invention, a height of the stimulatory device above an upwardly facing surface of the stimulatory device is adjustable by a user. Finally, such device may be used during masturbation, during sexual intercourse, and/or for treatment of sexual dysfunction.
US07993255B1
An apparatus automatically forms a paperboard blank into a container having a double glued side wall construction for providing an enhanced strength to the container. A platen drives the blank through mechanically powered forming rails for an initial folding of the blank into a partially formed container having a bottom, end and side walls, and inside corner supports. A compression plate and folding arms are biased against adhesive portions of the partially formed container for forming a fully formed container having a double glued side wall construction.
US07993254B2
A container and method of manufacture are provided. The container includes a cup with a permanently attached sleeve overlying an exterior portion of the cup sidewall. The sleeve includes a plurality of inwardly directed protuberances providing a gap between a substantial portion of the cup sidewall and the sleeve.
US07993253B2
The agility device is an article of manufacture comprising a base, a stabilized inflatable support disposed on the base, and a top platform positioned on the stabilized inflatable support. The device also has optional handles and expandable base supports for added stability. The device is primarily for use as an exercise device, but also has value as an agility training tool to help users improve their balance and agility, and to improve their reflexes. It is useful for exercise, physical therapy, and for entertainment.
US07993245B1
One embodiment of an exercise device placed on top of a door (122) and of the type having an elongated body (102) which has a half circular profile. A base sheet (106) is attached to the base surface (104) of the elongated body (102) and a top sheet (108) is attached to the curved surface (100) of the elongated body (102) such that it drapes past both long edges of the elongated body (102). A primary end sheet (112) is attached to one end of the elongated body (102). The user places the exercise device on the top of a door with the base sheet (106) contacting the door and the primary end sheet (112) contacting the upper sill (118). The user (120) grabs the top sheet (108) in the area of the curved surface (100) and performs a pull-up or hangs freely.
US07993239B2
A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices may include clutches and at least one brake.
US07993238B2
A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes first, second and third members. The torque transmitting devices may include clutches and brakes.
US07993225B2
A control valve switches between the (A) state where the first oil passage to which a hydraulic pressure obtained by decreasing a line pressure is supplied is in communication with the fifth oil passage for supplying the hydraulic pressure to a forward clutch or a reverse brake and the third oil passage to which a hydraulic pressure controlled by an SLP linear solenoid valve is supplied is in communication with the sixth oil passage for supplying the hydraulic pressure to a primary pulley, and the (B) state where the second oil passage to which a hydraulic pressure controlled by an SLT linear solenoid valve is supplied is in communication with the fifth oil passage and the fourth oil passage for supplying the hydraulic pressure to a secondary pulley is in communication with the sixth oil passage. The fourth oil passage has an orifice.
US07993219B2
A bat swing training device for enabling the diagnosis and correction of an individual batter's swing. The training device includes a conventional bat modified to receive a training aid at its distal end in either an exposed extended assembly or an embedded assembly. The training aid provides a snapping sound if an individual swings the bat at greater than a predetermined speed. The position of the batter's hands at the time of the snap indicates whether the batter's swing is correct.
US07993218B2
Golf balls consisting of a multi-layer core and a cover are disclosed. The multi-layer core comprises a thermoset rubber center, a thermoplastic intermediate core layer, and a thermoset rubber outer core layer.
US07993210B1
One embodiment of a golfing apparatus for assisting a golfer in playing golf includes an belt member adapted to be wrapped around a waist of the golfer. The belt member includes a groove. Further, the golfing apparatus includes an attaching member carried by end portions of the belt member. The attaching member is adapted to secure the belt member to the waist of the golfer. Furthermore, the golfing apparatus includes a guiding member adapted to receive a handle portion of a golf club. The guiding member is slidably engaged in the groove to enable a free movement of the guiding member therein. The free movement of the guiding member in the groove guides a swing of the golf club received in the guiding member, thereby assisting the golfer in playing golf.
US07993209B2
It is aimed at providing a golf address deviation detecting apparatus capable of detecting as to which of inaccuracy in loft angle, inaccuracy in lie angle, and inaccuracy in face orientation, inaccuracy, if any, occurred upon address by golf club is caused by. There is provided an apparatus comprising a light reflecting section(s) and light irradiating units, so that inaccuracies in loft angle, lie angle, and face orientation are detected and distinguished from one another, based on differences among patterns of the light-beams reflected by the light reflecting section(s).
US07993208B2
Play equipment that combines the movements of a teeter totter and a merry-go-round includes a support for suspending a riding assembly, a riding assembly upon which a rider is supported, such as upon which a rider sits or a rider hangs from, and a suspending means which suspends the riding assembly from the support for both rotational movement with respect to the support and up and down movement with respect to the support. The up and down movement may be achieved by pivotal movement or by swinging movement. The support of the invention may be adjustable to adjust the height of the riding assembly. When seats for the riders are provided, the seats may include restraining means, such as back and side rails to help keep the rider in the seat. The equipment can include a single beam providing a pair of oppositely extending arms as with a traditional teeter tooter, or can include additional beams or arms, such as four arms, to accommodate additional riders.
US07993206B2
A torque fluctuation absorber, including: an output plate that is rotatably disposed; a first rotating plate disposed for movement in the direction of rotation of the output plate relatively from the output plate; a first elastic member engaged with the output plate and the first rotating plate and capable of transmitting the power applied to the first rotating plate to the output plate; a second elastic member to which the power from a power source is applied and capable of transmitting the power to the first rotating plate; and a power transmission control mechanism. The power transmission control mechanism is located radially outside the first elastic member about an axis of rotation. The second elastic member is spaced from the first elastic member and the power transmission control mechanism in the direction of the axis of rotation. The first elastic member and the second elastic member are arranged radially offset.
US07993202B2
Systems and methods for metering accounting activities on gaming machines are disclosed. Remote metering can be had for a gaming machine having a master gaming controller, an external cabinet housing a display device and one or more acceptors, dedicated meters, and communication paths between the master gaming controller and display device, and between meters and acceptors. Dedicated meters are located outside and remote from the external cabinet, and are adapted to track continuously at least one item of accounting information associated with the gaming machine. Such meters can be recognized by a gaming regulator as the official meters for the gaming machine, and can be located at a central location in close proximity to other dedicated meters associated with other gaming machines. Such meters can be individual discrete physical devices secured along dedicated communication lines, or can be electronic meters residing on a single server.
US07993199B2
A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming tables. In one embodiment, the gaming system provides players with one or more loyalty incentives, such as one or more loyalty awards, utilizing one or more loyalty incentive award sequences. In one embodiment, the gaming system determines a loyalty award to provide to a player and then determines an appropriate loyalty award sequence to utilize to provide the player the determined loyalty award, wherein the loyalty award sequence is determined based on the individual gaming table at which that the player is currently playing.
US07993195B2
Gaming device having sequential activations of a game and replay of previous activations of the game
A gaming device including a plurality of reels with a plurality of symbols on each of the reels. At least one and preferably a plurality of the symbols on the primary reels are designated as tracking or back symbols. A tracking symbol is a symbol that, when generated on a reel, causes the gaming device to flag the outcome of the current and all tracking spins in a memory storage device. A back symbol is a symbol that, when generated on a reel, causes the gaming device to retrieve the flagged outcomes of each flagged spin and to re-display the outcomes in a sequential manner and to provide the awards associated with the outcomes to the player. An additional embodiment of the invention automatically flags all spins of the gaming device for retrieval and display upon the generation of a back or bonus symbol. The gaming device determines if an award is associated with one or more of the symbols generated on the reels and provides any determined award to the player.
US07993168B1
A battery terminal in which opening of the inserting member of the electrode can be controlled so that the battery electrode is connected promptly and firmly, transformation of the electrode can be avoided by preventing excessively tight connection of the electrode, electric resistance is reduced by maximizing contacting surface of the electrode thereby enhancing electric conductivity, and connecting process is conveniently carried out by fastening the bolt which controls the opening of the inserting member at upper portion of the device.
US07993161B2
A low profile connector for mounting on a PCB comprising: an insulative housing, a plurality of terminals, a shielding shell and an auxiliary member. Each terminal is provided with a contacting section and a solder portion extending beyond insulative housing for connecting with the PCB. The shielding shell defines a mating opening surrounding the contact portion, and the auxiliary member defines a main portion attached to a bottom surface of the shielding shell and at least one horizontal portion located at one end thereof for mounting on an upper surface of the PCB. The shielding shell further includes a vertical portion perpendicular to the horizontal portion for inserting a hole of the PCB, and the horizontal portion of the auxiliary member has a concavity for receiving the vertical portion which decreasing space that the connector located on the PCB.
US07993159B2
A compression connector for smooth walled, corrugated, and spiral corrugated coaxial cable includes an insulator disposed within the body, wherein the insulator contains a central opening therein which is dimensioned smaller than a collet portion, or second clamp, which seizes a center conductor of the coaxial cable. The connector also includes a first clamp disposed inside the body as well as a compression sleeve assembly. The body includes a transitional surface separating the body into two regions of different inside diameter. When an axial force is applied to the compression sleeve, the clamp is forced by the transitional surface into the body region having a smaller diameter, causing the clamp to squeeze onto an outer conductor layer of the coaxial cable. At approximately the same time, the collet portion is forced through the central opening, causing the collet portion to squeeze onto the center conductor.
US07993153B2
A burn-in socket assembly for receiving an IC package has a base defining a cavity for receiving the IC package and a loading member retained in the cavity. The loading board has a bottom plate for loading the IC package, a plurality of positioning clumps and a plurality of positioning tabs. The bottom plate defines a plurality of passageways. The positioning clumps are assembled upon the bottom plate, and the positioning tabs detachably insert into corresponding passageways of the bottom plate from the bottom to the top to retain the positioning clump to the bottom plate. The positioning clumps cooperatively define a rectangular opening for positioning the IC package.
US07993150B1
A power distribution assembly (PDA) is provided with a support rail having a bendable grounding arm. This grounding arm extends from at least one axial end of the metal support rail and is bendable downwardly so as to overlie an end face of a power block on the PDA. The grounding arm includes a connector flange that projects inwardly through an access window formed in the power block, which connector flange is tight-fittingly engaged with an internal ground terminal upon insertion of the connector flange into the access window during downward bending of the grounding arm.
US07993149B2
The invention relates to a hose band connector for connecting hose band elements, which each comprise a plurality of hoses for lines arranged in a band or strip. The hose connector comprises a flange carrier with two connecting sides as well as fixing devices, with which the hoses are flanged to the connecting sides. According to the invention at least one receiving element for a plug-type connection between a first electric line and a second electric line is formed on the flange carrier.
US07993140B2
Disclosed herein are synthetic anatomical models that are designed to enable simulated use testing by medical device compam'es, medical device designers, individual inventors, or any other entity interested in the performance of medical devices. These models are unique in possessing a level of complexity that allows them to be substituted for either a live animal, an animal cadaver, or a human cadaver in the testing of these devices. These models are further characterized by a similarity of geometry, individual component physical properties, and component-to-component interfacial properties with the appropriate target tissue and anatomy.
US07993132B2
A clip release tool with a first and second projection, for releasing a clip from a main bracket body of an orthodontic bracket while regulating movement or deformation of the clip, and a related method, and a method of attaching a clip to an orthodontic bracket main body using a clip release tool.
US07993127B2
A blow molding device capable of securely holding a built-in part in a prescribed position in an interior of a blow molded article with a compact equipment. The blow molding device includes a blow mold and a built-in part holding unit. The built-in part holding unit includes a holding rod adapted to hold the built-in part and arranged to freely advance and retreat to be removed from the blow mold. The blow mold includes a slide core in each of two mold members so as to freely advance and retreat relative to a cavity of the blow mold, and a drive control pin in each of mating faces of split two mold members, and the drive control pin and the slide core are linked with a linking member. The slide core is driven with the drive control pin such that when the blow mold is closed, the slide core retreats from an interior of the cavity to a molding surface defining the same at the same speed as the closing speed of the blow mold.
