公开(公告)号：US20160367182A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-22

申请号：US14741328

申请日：2015-06-16

Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

Inventor： Benjamin William Millar ,  George Charles Peppou

IPC: A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/4266 ,  A61B5/4875 ,  A61B5/6801 ,  A61B5/74 ,  A61B2560/0412

Abstract: A system may include a mesh that includes a non-electrically conductive mesh material. The system may also include a first electrode coupled to the mesh at a first location of the mesh. The system may further include a second electrode coupled to the mesh at a second location of the mesh that is different from the first location. Additionally, the system may include a control unit electrically coupled to the first electrode and the second electrode. The control unit may be configured to generate a notification signal when the first electrode and the second electrode are electrically coupled to each other.

Abstract translation: 系统可以包括包括非导电网状材料的网。 系统还可以包括在网的第一位置处联接到网的第一电极。 该系统还可以包括在网格的与第一位置不同的第二位置处联接到网格的第二电极。 另外，该系统可以包括电耦合到第一电极和第二电极的控制单元。 控制单元可以被配置为当第一电极和第二电极彼此电耦合时产生通知信号。

公开(公告)号：US20160299405A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-13

申请号：US15100989

申请日：2014-02-25

Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

Inventor： Michael Keoni Manion ,  Benjamin William Millar ,  George Charles Peppou

IPC: G02F1/295

CPC classification number: G02F1/295 ,  B29D11/00682 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G02B6/43 ,  G02F1/19 ,  G02F2001/291 ,  G02F2202/36 ,  G02F2202/40

Abstract: Technologies are generally described to employ an optical effect, such as Pockels effect to direct an optical communication signal within a gradient index (GRIN) backplane. An electric field may be created between two or more electrodes located on different surfaces of the GRIN backplane in response to an application of electrical excitation to at least one of the electrodes. The electric field may be configured to change an orientation of nanoparticles in at least a portion of GRIN material comprising the GRIN backplane so as to control a direction of one or more optical pathways within the GRIN backplane. Propagation of an optical communication signal between one or more components mounted on one or more surfaces of the GRIN backplane may be facilitated via the controlled direction of the optical pathways, which may enable control of routing, including switching, of the optical communication signal to a particular optical pathway.

Abstract translation: 技术通常被描述为采用光学效应，例如Pockels效应来引导梯度折射率（GRIN）背板内的光通信信号。 响应于向至少一个电极施加电激励，可以在位于GRIN背板的不同表面上的两个或更多个电极之间产生电场。 电场可以被配置为改变包括GRIN背板的GRIN材料的至少一部分中的纳米颗粒的取向，以便控制GRIN背板内的一个或多个光学路径的方向。 可以经由光路的受控方向来促进安装在GRIN背板的一个或多个表面上的一个或多个组件之间的光通信信号的传播，这可以使得能够控制路由，包括将光通信信号切换到 特别的光路。

公开(公告)号：US20160067918A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：US14479817

申请日：2014-09-08

Applicant: Empire Technology Development LLC

Inventor： Benjamin William Millar

IPC: B29C67/00

CPC classification number: B29C64/106 ,  B29C64/40 ,  B29L2009/00

Abstract: Methods for making a three dimensional object are disclosed. The method includes positioning a nozzle of an additive manufacturing device within a support matrix, extruding a feed material through the nozzle and into the support matrix, and moving the nozzle in a three-dimensional pattern within the support matrix, while depositing the feed material, thereby forming the three-dimensional object within the support matrix. Systems for making the three-dimensional object in accordance with the methods are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了制造三维物体的方法。 该方法包括将添加剂制造装置的喷嘴定位在支撑基体内，将进料通过喷嘴挤出并进入支撑基体中，并且在沉积原料的同时将喷嘴以支撑矩阵中的三维图案移动， 从而在支撑矩阵内形成三维物体。 还公开了根据方法制造三维物体的系统。

公开(公告)号：US09228996B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-05

申请号：US14114738

申请日：2013-05-31

Applicant: Empire Technology Development LLC

Inventor： George Charles Peppou ,  Michael Keoni Manion ,  Benjamin Matthew Austin ,  Benjamin William Millar ,  Benjamin Watson Barens

IPC: G01N33/493 ,  A61B5/145 ,  A61M25/00 ,  A61L29/14 ,  A61L29/16 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61L31/14 ,  A61L31/16 ,  A61F2/82

CPC classification number: G01N33/493 ,  A61B5/0059 ,  A61B5/412 ,  A61B5/4851 ,  A61B5/6852 ,  A61F2/82 ,  A61L29/14 ,  A61L29/16 ,  A61L31/14 ,  A61L31/16 ,  A61L2300/602 ,  A61M25/0009 ,  A61M25/0017 ,  A61M25/0045 ,  A61M2025/0056 ,  A61M2205/702 ,  G01N2800/00 ,  G01N2800/26

Abstract: Technologies are disclosed for a method and a device for detecting device colonization. Disclosed herein is an indwelling medical device configured to detect a biofilm. The device comprises a substrate configured to contact blood and a detecting material, disposed with the substrate, configured to detect the presence of a biofilm thereon. The detecting material is soluble in blood, removable by kidneys from the blood, and passable to urine by the kidneys for detection in the urine. A method for detecting the growth of a biofilm on an indwelling medical and a method for making an indwelling medical device are also disclosed herein.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于检测装置定植的方法和装置的技术。 本文公开了一种被配置为检测生物膜的留置医疗装置。 所述装置包括被配置为接触血液的基底和与所述基底一起设置的检测材料，所述检测材料配置成检测其上存在生物膜。 该检测材料可溶于血液，可由肾脏从血液中除去，并可通过肾脏通过尿液进行尿液检测。 本文还公开了一种用于检测留置医疗上的生物膜的生长的方法和用于制造留置医疗装置的方法。

公开(公告)号：US10005235B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-26

申请号：US14479817

申请日：2014-09-08

Applicant: Empire Technology Development LLC

Inventor： Benjamin William Millar

IPC: B29C35/04 ,  B29C67/00 ,  B29L9/00

CPC classification number: B29C64/106 ,  B29C64/40 ,  B29L2009/00

Abstract: Methods for making a three dimensional object are disclosed. The method includes positioning a nozzle of an additive manufacturing device within a support matrix, extruding a feed material through the nozzle and into the support matrix, and moving the nozzle in a three-dimensional pattern within the support matrix, while depositing the feed material, thereby forming the three-dimensional object within the support matrix. Systems for making the three-dimensional object in accordance with the methods are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US09829663B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-28

申请号：US15101009

申请日：2014-02-25

Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

Inventor： Benjamin William Millar

IPC: G02B6/36 ,  G02B6/43 ,  G02B6/122 ,  G02B6/13 ,  G02B6/132 ,  G02B6/134 ,  H04B10/40 ,  H04B10/80 ,  G02B6/12

CPC classification number: G02B6/43 ,  G02B6/12004 ,  G02B6/122 ,  G02B6/13 ,  G02B6/132 ,  G02B6/1342 ,  G02B2006/12095 ,  H04B10/40 ,  H04B10/801

Abstract: Technologies pertaining to a chip with a refractive index gradient, including fabrication thereof, are generally described. The refractive index gradient may be formed by creating atomic scale inclusions throughout a thickness of the chip by inducing nanoporosity into the chip, dissociating and diffusing oxygen into the chip, or performing chemical vapor deposition. One or more integrated circuit (IC) components and optical transceiver devices may be provided by mounting, growing, or etching the IC components and optical transceiver devices at a surface of the chip. The optical transceiver devices may be configured to transmit and/or receive an optical communication signal to and/or from at least one IC component or other optical transceiver device via an optical communication path within the thickness of the chip. The optical communication path may include a direction and distance, within the thickness of the chip, based on the refractive index gradient and angle of incidence.

公开(公告)号：US09772431B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-26

申请号：US14889780

申请日：2013-05-07

Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

Inventor： Benjamin William Millar ,  Michael Keoni Manion ,  George Charles Peppou

IPC: G06K7/10 ,  G02B5/124 ,  G02B5/08 ,  G06K19/06 ,  G06K19/077 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G01N21/3581

CPC classification number: G02B5/124 ,  G01N21/3581 ,  G02B5/0858 ,  G06K19/0614 ,  G06K19/06159 ,  G06K19/077 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide for terahertz tags and methods of making and using them. A tag may include a terahertz reflective material; and a saturated hygroscopic material positioned on the terahertz reflective material. A tag may include a terahertz reflective material; and an anhydrous hygroscopic material positioned on the terahertz reflective material. A humidity sensor may include a terahertz reflective material; and an anhydrous hygroscopic material positioned on the terahertz reflective material. A temperature sensor may include a terahertz reflective material; an anhydrous hygroscopic material positioned on the terahertz reflective material; and a polymer overlay having thermally controlled water permeability disposed on the anhydrous hygroscopic material. Some embodiments relate to a tag identification device configured to transmit an incident signal toward the tag, and to receive a reply signal from the tag in response to the incident signal.

公开(公告)号：US09366858B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US14424414

申请日：2014-05-05

Applicant: Empire Technology Development LLC

Inventor： Benjamin William Millar ,  George Charles Peppou ,  Benjamin Watson Barnes

IPC: G02B26/08 ,  G02B27/14 ,  H04Q11/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/0833 ,  G02B6/29361 ,  G02B6/3518 ,  G02B6/3586 ,  G02B6/3598 ,  G02B27/141 ,  H04Q11/0005 ,  H04Q2011/0009 ,  H04Q2011/003

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for using different wavelengths and/or using different frequencies of light to encode each of information data and control data in a beam of light and to use the encoded control data to route the encoded information data through a network. Routing may be effected using optical switches configured with transmissive and reflective properties, which may allow transmission of certain encoded control data and may allow reflection of certain information data, depending upon the routing for the travel of the light through the network.

Abstract translation: 通常描述了使用不同波长和/或使用不同频率的光来对光束中的每个信息数据和控制数据进行编码的技术，并且使用编码的控制数据来通过网络路由编码的信息数据。 可以使用配置有透射和反射特性的光学开关来实现路由，其可以允许某些编码的控制数据的传输，并且可以允许反射某些信息数据，这取决于通过网络的光的行进的路由。

公开(公告)号：US20140356901A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-04

申请号：US14114738

申请日：2013-05-31

Applicant: Empire Technology Development LLC

Inventor： George Charles Peppou ,  Michael Keoni Manion ,  Benjamin Matthew Austin ,  Benjamin William Millar ,  Benjamin Watson Barens

IPC: G01N33/493 ,  A61M27/00 ,  A61M25/00 ,  A61F2/82 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: G01N33/493 ,  A61B5/0059 ,  A61B5/412 ,  A61B5/4851 ,  A61B5/6852 ,  A61F2/82 ,  A61L29/14 ,  A61L29/16 ,  A61L31/14 ,  A61L31/16 ,  A61L2300/602 ,  A61M25/0009 ,  A61M25/0017 ,  A61M25/0045 ,  A61M2025/0056 ,  A61M2205/702 ,  G01N2800/00 ,  G01N2800/26

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for a method and a device for detecting device colonization. Disclosed herein is an indwelling medical device configured to detect a biofilm. The device comprises a substrate configured to contact blood and a detecting material, disposed with the substrate, configured to detect the presence of a biofilm thereon. The detecting material is soluble in blood, removable by kidneys from the blood, and passable to urine by the kidneys for detection in the urine. A method for detecting the growth of a biofilm on an indwelling medical and a method for making an indwelling medical device are also disclosed herein.

Abstract translation: 通常描述用于检测装置定殖的方法和装置的技术。 本文公开了一种被配置为检测生物膜的留置医疗装置。 所述装置包括被配置为接触血液的基底和与所述基底一起设置的检测材料，所述检测材料配置成检测其上存在生物膜。 该检测材料可溶于血液，可由肾脏从血液中除去，并可通过肾脏通过尿液进行尿液检测。 本文还公开了一种用于检测留置医疗上的生物膜的生长的方法和用于制造留置医疗装置的方法。