公开(公告)号：WO2008097821A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-14

申请号：PCT/US2008/052747

申请日：2008-02-01

Applicant: FILTRONA RICHMOND ,  WARD, Bennett, C. ,  STOLTZ, Geoffrey, M. ,  PAYNE, Joseph, B.

Inventor： WARD, Bennett, C. ,  STOLTZ, Geoffrey, M. ,  PAYNE, Joseph, B.

IPC: B29D22/00

CPC classification number: B41J2/17513 ,  Y10T428/2929

Abstract: The invention is generally directed to a fluid transmissive body comprising side-by-side bicomponent fibers bonded to each other at spaced apart contact points to form a self-sustaining, three dimensional bonded fiber structure, wherein each of the side-by-side bicomponent fibers comprise a first fiber component having a first softening temperature and a second fiber component having a second softening temperature, wherein the first softening temperature is greater than the second softening temperature and wherein a cross sectional area of the first fiber component comprises between 40%-S5% of a cross-sectional area of the side-by-side bicomponent fiber.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及一种流体传输体，其包括在间隔开的接触点处彼此结合的并排双组分纤维，以形成自维持的三维结合纤维结构，其中每个并排的双组分 纤维包括具有第一软化温度的第一纤维组分和具有第二软化温度的第二纤维组分，其中第一软化温度大于第二软化温度，并且其中第一纤维组分的横截面积包含40％ 并排双组分纤维的横截面积的S5％。

公开(公告)号：WO2006102249A3

公开(公告)日：2006-09-28

申请号：PCT/US2006/010075

申请日：2006-03-15

Applicant: FILTRONA RICHMOND, INC. ,  XIANG, Jian ,  WARD, Bennett, C. ,  SCHNEEKLOTH, Andreas ,  PAYNE, Jackie, F., Jr.

Inventor： XIANG, Jian ,  WARD, Bennett, C. ,  SCHNEEKLOTH, Andreas ,  PAYNE, Jackie, F., Jr.

IPC: D02G3/00 ,  D04H1/00

Abstract: Elastomeric multicomponent fibers and bonded fiber structures formed from elastomeric multicomponent fibers are disclosed. The elastomeric multicomponent fibers (100) may comprise a thermoplastic polymer core material (110) and an elastomeric polymer sheath material (120). The bonded fiber structure may comprise a plurality of fibers bonded to each other at spaced apart points of contact, at least a portion of the fibers being multicomponent fibers having at least one elastomeric fiber component.

公开(公告)号：WO2012051192A2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-19

申请号：PCT/US2011/055787

申请日：2011-10-11

Applicant: GRAPHIC SECURITY SYSTEMS CORPORATION ,  CVETKOVIC, Slobodan ,  ALASIA, Thomas, C. ,  ALASIA, Alfred, J.

Inventor： CVETKOVIC, Slobodan ,  ALASIA, Thomas, C. ,  ALASIA, Alfred, J.

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/32352 ,  G02B3/0056 ,  G02B27/027 ,  G02B27/2214 ,  G02B27/2292 ,  G06K9/20 ,  G06K9/6217 ,  G06T3/40 ,  G09C5/00

Abstract: A method is provided for constructing a composite image having an authentication image formed therein. The authentication image is viewable using a decoder lens having one or more decoder lens frequencies. The method comprises generating a first plurality of component images in which corresponding tonal areas are tonally balanced around at least one tonal value. At least one of the component images is configured to include a representation of the authentication image. The method further comprises determining a pattern of component image elements for each of the component images. The pattern having at least one element frequency that is equal to or a multiple of a decoder lens frequency. At least a portion of the content of each component image element is extracted and used to construct a composite image element.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于构建其中形成有认证图像的合成图像的方法。 可以使用具有一个或多个解码器镜头频率的解码器镜头来查看认证图像。 该方法包括产生第一多个分量图像，其中对应的音调区域围绕至少一个音调值进行音调平衡。 至少一个组件图像被配置为包括认证图像的表示。 该方法还包括确定每个分量图像的分量图像元素的图案。 该图案具有至少一个元件频率等于或者是解码器镜头频率的倍数。 每个分量图像元素的内容的至少一部分被提取并用于构建合成图像元素。

公开(公告)号：WO2008005615A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-10

申请号：PCT/US2007/067484

申请日：2007-04-26

Applicant: E2INTERACTIVE, INC. D/B/A E2INTERACTIVE, INC. ,  GRAVES, Phillip, C. ,  CHAKIRIS, Phil, M. ,  DENZER, Karl ,  YOUNG, Dustin

Inventor： GRAVES, Phillip, C. ,  CHAKIRIS, Phil, M. ,  DENZER, Karl ,  YOUNG, Dustin

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0219 ,  G06Q30/0229 ,  G06Q30/0234 ,  G06Q30/0238

Abstract: Methods for using a rebate card and preventing the retention of rebate value when the product that prompted the rebate is returned are disclosed. Methods for using the rebate card may be limited for use at a particular retailer and/or for a particular manufacturer's goods or services. Methods for preventing the improper retention of rebate value may comprise: determining the amount the customer paid for the product; determining if a rebate value was provided for the product being returned; deducting the amount of the rebate from the amount the customer paid for the product; and providing the remaining amount the customer paid for the product being returned to the customer. In some embodiments of the present invention, the amount of the rebate value that was provided based on the purchase of the product being returned may be deducted from the customer's rebate account. Additionally, rebate cards may be RFID enabled.

Abstract translation: 公开了使用回扣卡并且在返回提示退税的产品时防止返还价值的保留的方法。 使用折扣卡的方法可能被限制在特定零售商和/或特定制造商的商品或服务中使用。 防止回扣价值不正确保留的方法可以包括：确定客户为产品支付的金额; 确定是否为要退回的产品提供了回扣价值; 从客户支付的产品金额中扣除回扣金额; 并提供客户为退回给客户的产品支付的剩余金额。 在本发明的一些实施例中，可以从客户的回扣帐户中扣除根据购买被退回产品而提供的回扣价值。 此外，回扣卡可能会启用RFID。

公开(公告)号：WO2007076187A2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：PCT/US2006/061019

申请日：2006-11-17

Applicant: BASWOOD, LLC ,  BASKIS, Paul, Thomas ,  ATKINSON, Keith ,  CAMANSE, Windell ,  NEUSTEDTER, Glen ,  MULLINIX, F., David

Inventor： BASKIS, Paul, Thomas ,  ATKINSON, Keith ,  CAMANSE, Windell ,  NEUSTEDTER, Glen ,  MULLINIX, F., David

IPC: C02F3/30

CPC classification number: C02F3/06 ,  C02F3/006 ,  C02F3/121 ,  C02F3/30 ,  C02F2209/02 ,  C02F2209/03 ,  C02F2209/44 ,  Y02W10/15

Abstract: A method is provided for maintaining a biomass disposed on a substrate in a bioreactor tank. The bioreactor tank has an inlet and an outlet in fluid communication with a waste treatment system whereby an influent fluid may be selectively introduced through the inlet into the bioreactor tank for removal of waste material therefrom. This produces an effluent fluid which can be returned through the outlet to the waste treatment system. The method comprises processing a quantity of influent fluid through the bioreactor tank to produce a quantity of effluent fluid and removing the effluent fluid from, the bioreactor tank through the outlet. The method further comprises isolating the bioreactor tank from the waste treatment system and establishing a set of dry cycle conditions in the bioreactor tank. The dry cycle conditions are selected to effect endogenous growth within at least a portion of the biomass whereby an average age of the at least a portion of the biomass may be tailored. The method also comprises restoring the bioreactor tank connection to the waste treatment system.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在生物反应器罐中保持设置在基底上的生物质的方法。 生物反应器罐具有与废物处理系统流体连通的入口和出口，其中流入流体可以通过入口选择性地引入生物反应器罐中，以从中除去废料。 这产生可以通过出口返回到废物处理系统的流出液体。 该方法包括处理通过生物反应器罐的一定数量的流入流体以产生一定量的流出物流体，并通过出口从生物反应器罐中除去流出物流体。 该方法还包括将生物反应器罐与废物处理系统隔离并在生物反应器罐中建立一套干燥循环条件。 选择干循环条件以在生物质的至少一部分内进行内生生长，由此可以调整至少一部分生物质的平均年龄。 该方法还包括将生物反应器罐连接恢复到废物处理系统。

公开(公告)号：WO2007030530A2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2006/034701

申请日：2006-09-06

Applicant: GRAPHIC SECURITY SYSTEMS CORPORATION ,  ALASIA, Alfred, V. ,  ALASIA, Alfred, J. ,  ALASIA, Thomas, C. ,  CVETKOVIC, Slobodan

Inventor： ALASIA, Alfred, V. ,  ALASIA, Alfred, J. ,  ALASIA, Thomas, C. ,  CVETKOVIC, Slobodan

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G02B3/0006 ,  G07D7/207

Abstract: A reflective decoding device is provided for use in decoding an encoded image comprising a latent image encoded using at least one encoding parameter. The device comprises a substrate with a reflective surface portion having a surface topography comprising a predetermined pattern of topographical features. The predetermined pattern is configured with at least one geometric characteristic corresponding to the at least one encoding parameter so that placement of a light-transmissive sheet having the encoded image formed thereon over the predetermined pattern of topographical features allows the latent image to be viewed.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于对包括使用至少一个编码参数编码的潜像的编码图像进行解码的反射解码装置。 该装置包括具有反射表面部分的基底，该反射表面部分具有包括预定图案的形貌特征的表面形貌。 预定图案配置有至少一个对应于至少一个编码参数的几何特征，使得在其上形成的具有编码图像的透光片材放置在预定图案上的形貌特征允许观看潜像。

公开(公告)号：WO2006101760A2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-28

申请号：PCT/US2006/008477

申请日：2006-03-10

Applicant: E2INTERACTIVE, INC. D/B/A E2INTERACTIVE, INC. ,  GUEST, John, D. ,  TAGG, Brian, Roger ,  LOWIN, Leslie, George

Inventor： GUEST, John, D. ,  TAGG, Brian, Roger ,  LOWIN, Leslie, George

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: H04M17/206 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/28 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  G06Q20/322 ,  G06Q20/3255 ,  G06Q30/0239 ,  H04M1/72552 ,  H04M15/06 ,  H04M15/43 ,  H04M15/68 ,  H04M17/00 ,  H04M17/10 ,  H04M17/20 ,  H04M2215/0196 ,  H04M2215/2026 ,  H04M2215/32 ,  H04W4/24

Abstract: A system and method for adding value to a customer account are provided. An identifier associated with a value is distributed to a customer. The identifier is usable to add the value to an account. A request to add the value to a customer account is received via short message service (SMS). The request comprises the identifier and account identification information associated with the customer account. In some embodiments, the identifier may be entered into the device using text auto-completion software. The request is received from a user communication device as an SMS message. The value associated with the identifier and the customer account associated with the account identification number are identified based on the request. The value is caused to be added to the customer account. A confirmation that the value was added to the customer account is passed to the user communication device.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种为客户帐户添加价值的系统和方法。 与值相关联的标识符被分发给客户。 标识符可用于将值添加到帐户。 通过短消息服务（SMS）接收向客户帐户添加值的请求。 请求包括与客户帐户相关联的标识符和帐户识别信息。 在一些实施例中，标识符可以使用文本自动完成软件输入到设备中。 该请求作为SMS消息从用户通信设备接收。 基于该请求来识别与该标识符相关联的值和与该帐户识别号码相关联的该客户帐户。 该值被添加到客户帐户。 将该值添加到客户帐户的确认传递给用户通信设备。

公开(公告)号：WO2006020310A2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-23

申请号：PCT/US2005/025689

申请日：2005-07-20

Applicant: E-VISION, LLC ,  DUSTON, Dwight, P. ,  KOKONASKI, William

Inventor： DUSTON, Dwight, P. ,  KOKONASKI, William

IPC: G09G5/02

CPC classification number: G02C7/101 ,  G02C7/02

Abstract: A method and system for designing electro-active lenses adapted to correct for a higher-order aberration, whereby a desired pixel size is determined. In certain embodiments, the desired pixel size may be determined by identifying a desired pixel size for an electro-active lens adapted to correct for a conventional aberration.

Abstract translation: 一种用于设计用于校正高阶像差的电动式透镜的方法和系统，由此确定期望的像素尺寸。 在某些实施例中，可以通过识别用于校正常规像差的电活性透镜的期望像素尺寸来确定所需像素尺寸。

公开(公告)号：WO2006012442A2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-02

申请号：PCT/US2005/025919

申请日：2005-07-21

Applicant: FILTRONA RICHMOND, INC. ,  WARD, Bennett, C. ,  XIANG, Jian ,  HARRIS, David, B. ,  PAYNE, Jackie, F., Jr.

Inventor： WARD, Bennett, C. ,  XIANG, Jian ,  HARRIS, David, B. ,  PAYNE, Jackie, F., Jr.

IPC: A61F2/00

CPC classification number: A61J7/0038 ,  A47G21/183

Abstract: A flow control element is provided for use in selectively controlling the flow of a liquid through an annular conduit. The flow control element comprises a self-sustaining, three dimensional fibrous element comprising a network of polymeric fibers. These fibers are disposed in a highly dispersed and randomly spaced orientation and are bonded to each other at spaced apart points of contact to form a tortuous interstitial passage through the fiber element. The fibrous element has a substantially uniform density and is sized for disposition in the lumen with an interference fit relative to the inner conduit surface. The fibrous element divides the lumen into a proximal lumen portion and a distal lumen portion when so disposed. The fibrous element is adapted to prevent passage of the liquid through the conduit when disposed therein absent a differential pressure between the distal conduit portion and the proximal conduit portion of at least a first predetermined critical differential pressure. The fibrous element allows passage of the liquid through the conduit when the differential pressure between the distal conduit portion and the proximal conduit portion equals or exceeds the first predetermined critical differential pressure. In some embodiments, the fibrous element may also be adapted so that it will move from its first position in the lumen to a second position when the differential pressure between the distal conduit portion and the proximal conduit portion equals or exceeds a second predetermined critical differential pressure.

Abstract translation: 提供流量控制元件用于选择性地控制通过环形导管的液体的流动。 流量控制元件包括自支撑的三维纤维元件，其包括聚合物纤维网络。 这些纤维以高度分散和随机间隔的方式设置，并且在间隔开的接触点处彼此接合以形成穿过纤维元件的曲折间隙通道。 纤维元件具有基本上均匀的密度，并且其尺寸适于在腔中配置，相对于内导管表面具有过盈配合。 当这样设置时，纤维状元件将内腔分成近端内腔部分和远端内腔部分。 所述纤维元件适于在不存在至少第一预定临界压差的远端导管部分和近端导管部分之间的压差的情况下防止液体通过导管的通道。 当远端导管部分和近侧导管部分之间的压差等于或超过第一预定临界压差时，纤维元件允许液体通过导管。 在一些实施例中，纤维元件也可以适于使得当远端导管部分和近端导管部分之间的压差等于或超过第二预定临界压差时，其将在其内腔中的第一位置移动到第二位置 。

公开(公告)号：WO2012015678A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-02

申请号：PCT/US2011/044927

申请日：2011-07-22

Applicant: LAPROTX LLC ,  REESER, Steven, M.

Inventor： REESER, Steven, M.

IPC: A61B17/03

CPC classification number: A61B17/064 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/0682 ,  A61B17/07207 ,  A61B2017/0647

Abstract: A fastener is provided for attaching body tissue to body tissue or another material to body tissue. The fastener includes a head portion, a body portion, and an anchoring element. The anchoring element is on the distal end of the fastener, and has one or more barbs or similar anchoring devices that are configured to prevent removal of the fastener once it is attached to the body tissue. The head is located on the proximal end of the fastener, and anchors the body tissue or other material when the fastener is attached to the body tissue. The disclosure also provides a driver apparatus for inserting the fasteners. The applicator device includes an indexer for sequentially indexing one or more fasteners, and a driver for applying an insertion force to a fastener that is sufficient to insert the fastener and attach it to body tissue. The disclosure also provides a method of using the fastener and applicator device.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于将身体组织附着到身体组织或另一种材料到身体组织的紧固件。 紧固件包括头部，主体部分和锚定元件。 锚固元件在紧固件的远端上，并且具有一个或多个倒钩或类似的锚定装置，其被构造成在紧固件被附接到身体组织之后防止其移除。 头部位于紧固件的近端，并且当紧固件附接到身体组织时，头部锚定身体组织或其他材料。 本公开还提供了用于插入紧固件的驱动器装置。 涂抹器装置包括用于顺序地分度一个或多个紧固件的分度器，以及用于向紧固件施加插入力的驱动器，该紧固件足以插入紧固件并将其附着到身体组织。 本公开还提供了使用紧固件和涂敷器装置的方法。