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US08134978B2 Integration of 802.21 media independent handover functionality to radio interface layer and telephony server
A radio interface layer media independent handover (RIL MIH) client functionality enables transparent inter-system handover of a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) between different radio access technologies (RATs), without user intervention. The RIL MIH client interacts with RIL drivers and proxies, informs the RIL proxies of the handover status, then the proxies interact with a new driver in use. A WTRU is modified to add MIH functionality to a telephony server to support inter-system handover.
US08134977B2 Tune-away protocols for wireless systems
Systems and methods are provided for processing wireless signal components for a mobile wireless access broadband service. This can include processes for defining a protocol that controls whether to invoke a tune away component to determine an alternative wireless communications path. This can include defining one or more tune away parameters for the tune away component. The process can then automatically select the alternative wireless communications path based in part on the tune away procedure and at least one of the tune away parameters.
US08134975B2 Network initiated context establishment
The invention relates to a method for configuring a context for a connection delivering a packet data service to a mobile terminal via a target wireless access network. The mobile terminal is initially connected to an originating wireless access network and the packet data service may be provided to the mobile terminal via the originating wireless network. Moreover, the invention provides an authentication server, a packet data gateway and a packet data service support node which participate in the context configuration method. To provide a method that allows establishing connection for packet service delivery to a mobile terminal from a wireless access network, as for example a UMTS, as fast as possible the invention suggests to preconfigure service provision of the packet data service via the target wireless access network by establishing a context prior to the mobile terminal connecting to the target wireless access network.
US08134973B2 Mobile terminal apparatus and hand-off method thereof
A mobile terminal that ensures smooth, continuous communications sessions even when in transit, regardless of base station capabilities and functionalities, in a packet-switched data communications network. With this terminal, each of a plurality of lower interfaces 101-1 to 101-M, when its associated access mechanism is in an active state, can obtain a connection to packet-switched data communications network 150 using its home-address HoA.1 or its care-of-address CoA.BS1. When lower interface 101-a loses its connection obtained using the care-of-address CoA.BS1, multiple access decision unit 104 instructs mobility support unit 102 to set up a binding of the home-address HoA.1 and either one of the home-address HoA.2 and the care-of-address CoA.BS2 of another lower interface 101-b. Mobility support unit 102 sets up the binding according to the instruction from multiple access decision unit 104.
US08134971B2 Method and system for transmitting and receiving data in a heterogeneous communication system
A method and system for transmitting/receiving data in a heterogeneous communication system. A terminal accesses a first controller of a first communication system supporting a first communication service to make a communication path to the first communication system. After making the communication path to the terminal, the first controller determines whether it is possible to provide the first communication service to the terminal over the first communication system. If it is not possible, the first controller transmits to an interworking unit a first request indicating that the terminal requires the first communication service over the second communication system. The interworking unit transmits a second request to a second controller of the second communication system in response to the first request, the second request indicating that the second controller provides the first communication service to the terminal. Upon receiving a response to the second request, the interworking unit controls the first controller to provide the first communication service to the terminal over the second communication system according to the response.
US08134969B2 IP layer-handoff using mobility domains and IP caching
The disclosure relates to fast roaming techniques which can reduce L3 handoff delay when a mobile access point and/or a mobile host roams back to a previously visited subnet. These fast roaming techniques can allow the mobile access point and/or the mobile host to skip a lengthy DHCP exchange when loading an IP address thereby reducing L3 handoff delays.
US08134963B1 Method and system for reducing connection set-up time
A method of connection setup in mobile wireless data communications systems is disclosed where the connection setup time is decreased for delay-sensitive communications sessions relative to the normal connection setup time for confidence-dependent communications sessions. This is achieved by performing some of the connection set-up steps for delay-sensitive communications sessions after successfully demodulating a smaller number of indications identifying an access terminal's desired serving resource than would be demodulated in the case of a confidence-dependent communication session prior to performing the same connection set-up steps.
US08134961B2 Adaptively capping data throughput of client devices associated with a wireless network
A methods and apparatuses of adaptively capping data throughput of client devices associated with a wireless network are disclosed. One method includes monitoring an air-time per bit efficiency of each client device associated with the wireless network. A data throughput cap for each client device is adaptively determined based on the air-time per bit efficiency of the client device.
US08134957B2 Method for controlling signal power level to control contention beween mobile terminals, and signal power level controller in orthogonal frequency division multiplexing system
The present invention relates to a device for controlling a power level to control contention between mobile terminals in an uplink contention period in an orthogonal frequency division multiplexing access (OFDMA) system, and a method thereof. In the method, cell broadcasting information broadcasted from the base station is received by the mobile terminal, the transmission power information of the base station is obtained from the cell broadcasting information by the mobile terminal, a received power level of the received cell broadcasting information is obtained by the mobile terminal, transmission power of a signal transmitted to the base station is determined based on the transmission power information and the received power level, and the signal is transmitted to a contention period based on the determined transmission power.
US08134956B2 System and method of providing registration alert in an IMS system
Disclosed are network-based device, method and computer readable medium associated with an IP Multimedia Subsystem for providing registration alerts in the IMS system. The method embodiment includes detecting a predetermined event associated with a registration state associated with all of a user's registrations in the IMS and transmitting a notification to a user which reports the occurrence of the predetermined event. The method may also include taking an action relative to the user's registration state in the IMS system based on the user interaction with the notification.
US08134954B2 System and method for controlling configuration settings for mobile communication devices and services
A system for controlling configuration settings for mobile data communication devices and services includes a redirection server and a policy generation system. The redirection server detects a triggering event in a host system and in response to the triggering event continuously redirects data items from the host system to a wireless network. Each mobile data communication device receives data items from the wireless network and includes a device configuration stored in a memory location on the mobile data communication device. The device configuration of each mobile data communication device controls one or more functions of the mobile data communication device. The policy generation system receives a policy setting from a user interface and stores the policy setting in a user information record associated with a mobile data communication device. The redirection server detects the policy setting in the user information record and in response to detecting the policy setting transmits the policy setting over the wireless network to the mobile data communication device associated with the user information record. The mobile data communication device automatically modifies the device configuration to include the policy setting. Methods of controlling a configuration setting in mobile data communication devices are also disclosed.
US08134947B2 Cooperative relay method and system in multi-hop relay network
A cooperative relay method and system in a multi-hop relay network are provided. The method may include receiving, at a first time slot, resource allocation information from a base station, and identifying a first hop Mobile Station (MS) data zone, receiving, at the first time slot, first hop MS data in the identified first hop MS data zone, and storing the received first hop MS data, and receiving, at a second time slot, second hop MS data from a relay station, and combining the first hop MS data with the second hop MS data. The resource allocation information may be an MS MAP indicating a first hop MS data zone, a simultaneous assignment MS MAP indicating both a first hop MS data zone and a second hop MS data zone, or a relay MAP indicating a first hop MS data zone.
US08134944B2 Apparatus and method for configuring a relay frame control header in a multi-hop relay broadband wireless access communication system
An apparatus and method for configuring a Relay-Frame Control Header (R-FCH) transmitted in an intermediary link area in a multi-hop relay Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) communication system are provided. The method includes determining a modulation scheme of a Relay Station (RS) Downlink (DL)-MAP (or simply referred to as R-MAP) in consideration of a channel state with the RS while an initial network entry process is performed by the RS or while communicating with the RS in a Base Station (BS)-RS area where communication is made with RSs connected to the BS and transmitting a message including the determined modulation scheme to the RS. Accordingly, a Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) on the R-MAP can be dynamically changed according to a channel state between an RS and a BS, thereby enabling effective use of resources.
US08134943B2 Repeating multicast message transmissions in a wireless communications system
In an embodiment, an application server determines a priority associated with a given multicast message for transmission to at least one access terminal, configures the given multicast message to indicate the priority of the given multicast message and forwards the configured multicast message to an access network for transmission to the at least one access terminal a number of times based at least in part on the indicated priority. Alternatively, the application server can indicate, in the configured multicast message, the number of times to transmit the given multicast message. The priority, or number of times to transmit the given multicast message, can be conveyed to the access network by a flag inserted into the configured multicast message by the application server. The access network determines the number of times to transmit the given multicast message to the at least one access terminal based on the flag.
US08134942B2 Communication protocol for low-power network applications and a network of sensors using the same
A network sensor system is provided that is capable of extremely low-power operation. The network sensor system implements a communication protocol that allows the sensors to operate at most times in a sleep mode, where only a low-power time is active. In this way, each sensor's receiver, transmitter, and support circuitry are operated only when strictly necessary. The network has a defined network time frame, and each device maintains and adjusts its own clock and relationship with the network time. In this way, each sensor is aware about when it may be sent a message, and opens a short listen window only when such a message is expected. If no message is received, or if the message is addressed to another sensor, the sensor goes back to sleep. The sensor's transmitter is only activated in the case where the message 1) is received during the listen period, 2) is addressed to the sensor, and 3) requires a transmission action. Otherwise, the transmitter remains deactivated.
US08134941B2 Power saving in signal processing in receivers
A method of receiving a signal in bursts including frames each including payload data and error correction data received in separate time periods, the bursts being separated by time intervals during which power is saved by disabling at least some signal processing components of the receiver, signal processing components of the receiver are disabled to save power before all the error correction data for all the frames in the burst is received.
US08134940B2 Method and apparatus in a telecommunication system
Method and apparatus in a communication unit (400) employing a wireless TDD or half duplex FDD transmission arrangement when communicating with a data sending party, for scheduling feedback reports for data blocks in received RX sub-frames, in TX sub-frames available for transmission. An obtaining unit (402) in the communication unit receives allocation parameters (P) for the connection where the number of required feedback reports is greater than the number of allowed feedback reports. A scheduling unit (404) in the communication unit then schedules feedback reports (FR) in available TX sub-frames according to a predetermined spreading rule also known by the data sending party, dictating that the feedback reports are spread out or distributed evenly over the available TX sub-frames. In this way, the number of feedback reports in a TX sub-frame can be reduced.
US08134939B2 Multichannel ring and star networks with limited channel conversion
A ring communication network according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of nodes in which a single one of the nodes is configured for full channel conversion and the remaining nodes, other than the single node, are configured for no channel conversion. Links with no more than W channels couple the nodes. The ring communication network also may include N nodes and links connecting the nodes for carrying data in W channels such that N≧2 log2 W−1 where W is a power of 2. Each of the N nodes includes switches connected such that each channel of a first one of the links adjacent to any one of the N nodes can be switched to no more than W−1 channels of another one of the links adjacent any one node.
US08134933B2 Quality channel reporting in a time division system
A method (400) for use in a wireless communications system (100) with a first transceiver (110) and a second transceiver (130) which communicate with each other, which system is a TDD-system, with communication divided into time frames with time slots. According to the method, the first transceiver transmits (410) a dedicated signal for use as a communications quality indicator by the second transceiver, and the second transceiver reports (420) measurements of the dedicated signal to the first transceiver. The dedicated signal is by the first transceiver in one or more TDD time slots, and the second transceiver measures (430) the individual signal strength of the dedicated signal in at least a first and a second time slot and transmits (440) measurement reports to the first transceiver based on the individual measurements in the first and second time slots of the dedicated signal.
US08134927B2 Apparatus and methods for capturing data packets from a network
In one embodiment, data packets are captured from a network using a physical, network-connectable data capture probe. As the data packets are captured, the data packets are time-stamped with time-of-capture time-stamps. The time-stamped data packets are then stored; and in parallel, the time-stamped data packets are forwarded to at least one consumer in real-time.
US08134921B2 CMTS upstream channel bandwidth scheduler
In one embodiment, a Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) generates a bandwidth grant message corresponding to a time segment. The CMTS identifies a portion of the time segment to be assigned according to received bandwidth request messages originating from downstream cable modems. The CMTS determines whether a remaining portion of the time segment can accommodate more than N broadcast contention slots, and if so, selects at least one of the cable modems for receiving an upstream bandwidth boost.
US08134915B2 Method and apparatus for providing network redundancy
According to one embodiment, providing network redundancy includes configuring a session registrant database to have one or more virtual standby states. Each virtual standby state corresponds to an active router. The session registrant database receives session information from the active router(s) and determines that an active router has failed. A virtual standby state corresponding to the failed router is set to a virtual active state. A second router is configured to have a standby state associated with the set virtual active state. The session information received from the failed router is transferred to the second router, and the second router is configured to have an active state.
US08134909B2 Optical information storage medium, optical information storage medium playback apparatus, method of controlling optical information storage medium playback apparatus, control program of optical information storage medium playback apparatus, and storage medium storing the program therein
A super resolution medium (1) is provided with an information signal region (11) where a content, such as a video or audio content, is recorded and a test read region (12) where reproduction setting value adjustment information is recorded for adjusting a setting value for reproduction. A shortest mark length on a first prepit row formed in the information signal region (11) is shorter than a length of an optical system resolution limit of a playback apparatus. The types of mark lengths, recorded in the test read region (12), on the second prepit row for adjusting the setting value are the same as part or all types of mark lengths on the first prepit row. Further, the second prepit row includes a prepit having a mark length shorter than the length of the optical system resolution limit of the payback apparatus. Still further, each of the first and second prepit rows has at least three types of mark lengths. With this arrangement, optimum reproduction can be performed for each medium in the super resolution medium (1).
US08134905B2 Information storage device and storage media
In an information memory apparatus having minute areas for storing information arranged in x, y and z directions three-dimensionally, parallel rays are irradiated to a memory area MA in a direction perpendicular to a z-axis to take projection images of the memory area MA while rotating the memory area MA around the z-axis little by little. The light rays irradiated at this time have a size which covers at least a direction of an x-y plane of the memory area. A computation unit PU finds data and addresses of minute areas distributed three-dimensionally by performing computation based upon the principle of computer tomography on the projection images. As for data writing, a change is given to optical transmissivity or light emission characteristics by irradiating laser light focused by a lens OL placed outside the memory area to a desired minute area and causing heat denaturation within the pertinent minute area.
US08134903B2 Method and apparatus for digital data accompanied by degradation
Degraded digital data is distributed from a server 1 to each user A, B, C, and D. An encrypted degradation compensation module is also delivered to the digital data duplicating apparatus 2 for the user A. The digital data duplicating apparatus 2 decrypts the encrypted degradation compensation module using its own encryption key, when playing digital data, to generate a 100% degradation compensation module. This module is applied to the degraded digital data to compensate the degradation thereof. An encrypted degradation compensation module of which the degradation compensation capability is reduced is delivered from the user A to the user B. The user B can use the encrypted degradation compensation module of which the degradation compensation capability is reduced from the user A to replicate the degraded digital data.
US08134902B2 Optical disc drive apparatus and its control method
An optical disc drive apparatus which is mounted on a mobile apparatus, which at least reads information from a disc surface of an optical disc disposed in a predetermined position by using a pickup, which is robust against vibration, and which is capable of preventing collision between the disc surface of the optical disc and the pickup. The apparatus judges a road surface condition associated with location information on the basis of the location information concerning a location on a road on which the mobile apparatus is traveling, acquired externally and road surface condition information depending upon a road surface condition of a road on which the mobile apparatus travels. Servo characteristics of the optical drive apparatus are controlled according to control information associated with the judged road surface condition.
US08134900B2 Recording and reproducing apparatus and laser-driving pulse adjusting method
A recording and reproducing apparatus includes optical head means for writing and reading information expressed by a mark and a space on an optical recording medium by irradiating laser light to the optical recording medium, laser-drive pulse generating means for creating and supplying a laser-driving pulse in accordance with information to write to the optical head means and causing the optical head means to perform the irradiation of laser light for writing, mark edge error detecting means for detecting an error of the edge position of the mark from a signal read out from the optical recording medium by the optical head means; and adjustment control means for defining the adjustment on a laser-driving pulse generated by the laser-driving pulse generating means.
US08134893B2 Optical recording head and optical recording apparatus
Provided is an optical recording head in which a light beam from a light source is collected by an optical element and reflected on a reflecting surface to be formed into a spot light. Since a support portion for supporting the light source of the optical element at a predetermined position and the reflection surface for reflecting the light beam are formed integrally with each other, it is not required to perform the positioning thereof, and light can be collected to a very small spot with high efficiency, and an optical recording head and an optical recording apparatus having low heights can be provided.
US08134892B2 Timepiece with modular display
A timepiece includes: a housing (10), a movement (12) provided in the housing, a piece of glass (14) closing the housing, a dial (60) provided between the movement and the glass, wherein the dial can assume a first state in which the elements located behind the dial opposite the glass are visible from the glass side and a second state in which the elements are hidden, a mobile part capable of movement between at least one first position and at least one second position respectively corresponding to the first and second states of the dial, and display members (16) provided between the dial and the glass. The timepiece further includes a lid movably mounted relative to the housing and kinematically connected to the mobile part for urging the same from the first to the second position.
US08134891B2 Apparatus for generating a seismic source signal
A seismic source signal generator having feed-forward control uses pressure, current, and/or valve position sensors to detect system component parameters. Initial and operating parameters are processed during source operation to remove, partially or wholly, harmonic distortions from the seismic source signal.
US08134880B2 Semiconductor integrated circuit
A semiconductor integrated circuit has a plurality of memory devices each comprising a memory cell array which includes a plurality of memory cells to store data, a spare part which includes a redundant cell to avoid a memory cell judged to be defective in the plurality of memory cells and conduct redundancy repair on data, and a switching circuit to avoid the defective memory cell and conduct switching to the redundant cell; and a repair code decoding circuit comprising a storage circuit which stores a repair code, a decoder which outputs a repair decoded signal obtained by decoding the repair code, wherein the switching circuit respectively in the memory devices avoids a memory cell corresponding to the repair decoded signal and conducts switching to the redundant cell of the memory devices in accordance with the repair decoded signal.
US08134879B2 Semiconductor memory device having redundancy circuit for repairing defective unit cell, and method for repairing defective unit cell
A semiconductor memory device includes banks of unit cells, wherein two or more adjacent banks of the banks share a redundancy circuit configured to perform a defect repair operation when an address for accessing a defective unit cell is input.
US08134874B2 Dynamic leakage control for memory arrays
A memory circuit is disclosed that comprises a plurality of memory cells coupled to a virtual voltage rail. The plurality of memory cells may form, for example, a sub-array of an SRAM array. A switching circuit may be coupled between the virtual voltage rail and a voltage supply node, and a comparator may be coupled to compare a voltage level present on the virtual voltage rail to a reference voltage to thereby provide an output signal based on the comparison. The switching circuit may be configured to electrically couple the virtual voltage rail to the voltage supply node depending upon the output signal. In some embodiments, the switching circuit may be implemented using either a PMOS transistor or an NMOS transistor, although other embodiments may employ other switching circuits.
US08134871B2 Programming memory with reduced pass voltage disturb and floating gate-to-control gate leakage
Program disturb is reduced in a non-volatile storage system by programming storage elements on a selected word line WLn in separate groups, according to the state of their WLn−1 neighbor storage element, and applying an optimal pass voltage to WLn−1 for each group. Initially, the states of the storage elements on WLn−1 are read. A program iteration includes multiple program pulses. A first program pulse is applied to WLn while a first pass voltage is applied to WLn−1, a first group of WLn storage elements is selected for programming, and a second group of WLn storage elements is inhibited. Next, a second program pulse is applied to WLn while a second pass voltage is applied to WLn−1, the second first group of WLn storage elements is selected for programming, and the first group of WLn storage elements is inhibited. A group can include one or more data states.
US08134868B2 Memory device biasing method and apparatus
Memory devices and methods are disclosed, such as those facilitating data line shielding by way of capacitive coupling with data lines coupled to a memory string source line. For example, alternating data lines are sensed while adjacent data lines are coupled to a common source line of the data lines being sensed. Data line shielding methods and apparatus disclosed can reduce effects of source line bounce occurring during a sense operation of a memory device.
US08134867B2 Memory array having a programmable word length, and method of operating same
A memory cell array and device having a memory cell array (i.e., an integrated circuit device, for example, a logic device (such as, a microcontroller or microprocessor) or a memory device (such as, a discrete memory)) including electrically floating body transistors in which electrical charge is stored in the body of the transistor, and techniques for reading, controlling and/or operating such memory cell array and such device. The memory cell array and device include a variable and/or programmable word length. The word length relates to the selected memory cells of a selected row of memory cells (which is determined via address data). In one embodiment, the word length may be any number of memory cells of a selected row which is less than or equal to the total number of memory cells of the selected row of the memory array. In one aspect, write and/or read operations may be performed with respect to selected memory cells of a selected row of the memory array, while unselected memory cells of the selected row are undisturbed.
US08134865B2 Operating method of electrical pulse voltage for RRAM application
Metal-oxide based memory devices and methods for operating and manufacturing such devices are described herein. A method for manufacturing a memory device as described herein comprises forming a metal-oxide memory element, and applying an activating energy to the metal-oxide memory element. In embodiments the activating energy can be applied by applying electrical and/or thermal energy to the metal-oxide material.
US08134862B1 Semiconductor memory device and semiconductor device
An object is to provide a semiconductor memory device which holds data of an SRAM or a flip-flop circuit and holds data in the SRAM while electric power is not supplied from a reader or electric power is not enough, without changing a battery for driving a power supply corresponding to deterioration of the battery with time, and a semiconductor device provided with the semiconductor memory device. An SRAM cell, a decoder connected to the SRAM cell through a word line, a read/write circuit connected to the SRAM cell through the data line, and a power storage unit connected to the SRAM cell are provided. The power storage unit is charged when data is written to or read from the SRAM cell through the data line.
US08134856B2 Data protection scheme during power-up in spin transfer torque magnetoresistive random access memory
A Spin Transfer Torque Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (STT-MRAM) array including a plurality of bit cells, a power-up controller, and a first plurality of precharge transistors is disclosed. The plurality of bit cells are each coupled to one of a plurality of bit lines and word lines. The power-up controller is configured to provide a power-up control signal to control the voltage level of at least one of the bit lines or the word lines during power-up. The first plurality of precharge transistors are respectively coupled to at least one of the plurality of bit lines or the plurality of word lines, each precharge transistor being configured to discharge a corresponding bit line or word line to a desired voltage level based on the power-up control signal.
US08134852B2 Bridge device architecture for connecting discrete memory devices to a system
A bridge device architecture for connecting discrete memory devices. The bridge device is used in conjunction with a composite memory device including at least one discrete memory device. The bridge device includes a local control interface for connecting to the at least one discrete memory device, a local input/output interface for connecting to the at least one discrete memory device, and a global input/output interface interposed between the local control interface and the local input/output interface. The global input/output interface receives and provides global memory control signals and also receives and provides write data to and read data from the at least one discrete memory device.
US08134851B2 Secondary side synchronous rectifier for resonant converter
A resonant converter including a primary side switching stage having high- and low-side switches series connected at a switching node and controlled by a primary side controller; a transformer having a primary coil and a secondary coil, the secondary coil having at least one pair of portions series connected at a node, a resonant tank formed by series connecting the primary coil to the switching node with a first inductor and a first capacitor; at least one pair of first and second secondary side switches connected to the at least one pair of portions, respectively, the first and second secondary side switches of each pair being used for synchronous rectification; and a secondary side controller to control and drive the first and second secondary side switches of each pair by sensing voltage across each secondary side switch and determining a turn ON and turn OFF transition for the first and second secondary side switches in close proximity to a point in time when there is zero current through the secondary side switch to achieve synchronous rectification.
US08134846B2 Apparatus for shielding H-field signals
An improved container configured to store a wireless-enabled device therein and also configured to prevent the wireless-enabled device from being activated by an external wireless signal.
US08134836B2 Packaged heat dissipating assembly for an intermediate bus converter
A packaged heat dissipating assembly for an intermediate bus converter (IBC) has a frame being mounted on and around the IBC and a heat sink being mounted on the frame. The packaged heat dissipating assembly is easily detached from the IBC. Therefore, a broken bus converter module (BCM) or heat sink is easily replaced separately. Consequently, heat dissipating designs and maintenance of a server or communication equipment is facilitated and maintenance costs of the IBC and the server or communication equipment are lowered.
US08134821B2 Static eliminator and discharge electrode unit built therein
There is provided a static eliminator capable of weakening an electric field between a discharge electrode and a ground electrode, to generate a strong electric field between the discharge electrode and a workpiece, in which a first-stage circumferential chamber, a second-stage circumferential chamber and a first gas pool are arrayed in series along the longitudinal direction of a discharge electrode, the first gas pool is disposed in the mode of diametrically overlapping a gas outflow channel for shielding located on the inner circumferential side of the first gas pool, a gas is supplied to the first gas pool through the chambers disposed at multi-stages by means of the circumferentially spaced multi-stage orifices (the first and second chases), a ground electrode plate member in plate shape is buried in an insulating resin member on the bottom surface side of the half base in a position as high as where the first gas pool is located, and the ground electrode plate member includes a circular ring section concentric with the discharge electrode.
US08134816B2 High-frequency power supply system
A high-frequency power supply system includes an anomaly detector 3 which detects an anomaly occurring in a circuit on the side of a load L as from an outputting end A of a high-frequency power source 1. The anomaly detector 3 includes a first detector 21 which detects a voltage value Vf of a high-frequency forward wave, a second detector 22 which detects a voltage value Vr of a high-frequency reflected wave, a reflection coefficient calculator 23 and a differentiator 24 which calculate a reflection coefficient differential value dΓ/dt from the forward wave voltage value Vf and the reflected wave voltage value Vr, and an anomaly determiner 25 which determines of an occurrence of an anomaly based on the reflection coefficient differential value dΓ/dt. When the anomaly detector 3 outputs an anomaly detection signal to the high-frequency power source 1, high-frequency power source 1 stops its power output operation.
US08134809B2 Disk drive head gimbal assembly including a PZT micro-actuator with a pair of separate PZT elements
A PZT micro-actuator for a head gimbal assembly includes a pair of separate PZT elements and each PZT element has a body and a plurality of electrical pads. The body has at least two electrode-piezoelectric combination layers laminated together. The at least two electrode-piezoelectric combination layers are physically connected with but electrically isolated from each other. Each electrode-piezoelectric combination layer has at least two of the electrical pads thereon. The electrical pads extend out from the body of the corresponding PZT element. All the electrical pads of each PZT element are offset a predetermined distance therebetween to be electrically isolated. The present invention also discloses a head gimbal assembly (HGA) with the PZT micro-actuator, an assembling method for the head gimbal assembly and a disk drive unit having such HGA.
US08134807B2 Thermally enhanced disk drive
A disk drive data storage system. The system comprises a data storage disk, a movable member positioned near the data storage disk, and a sensor assembly, supported and movable by the movable member, for writing data to and reading data from the data storage disk. The system also comprises an integrated circuit that is electrically coupled to the sensor assembly and that moves with the movable member when the movable member moves the sensor assembly. The integrated circuit comprises a face and a backside, and the integrated circuit is in a fixed physical position relative to the movable member such that the backside is oriented toward the movable member.
US08134804B2 Micro electro mechanical system and head gimbal assembly
Embodiments of the present invention help to prevent dropout of a head slider from an micro electrical mechanical system (MEMS) and damage of the MEMS. In an embodiment of the present invention, a suspension for a slider dynamic electric test (DET) comprises an MEMS for supporting a head slider. The MEMS has a clamper for holding a head slider and the clamper moved by an external force can attach or detach a head slider. The suspension comprises limiters for limiting the clamper's lateral movement. The limiters limit the clamper's undesirable movement, which prevents the clamper's lateral movement in attaching a head slider, a head slider's dropout and the MEMS's damage caused by a contact with a magnetic disk, or a head slider's dropout and the MEMS's damage in handling.
US08134803B2 Suspension tongue design for varying the static pitch and roll torque on the slider of a disk drive
A head gimbal assembly includes a slider assembly and a flexure tongue that cantilevers in a first direction and supports the slider assembly. The slider assembly cantilevers away from the flexure tongue in a second direction different than the first direction. A load beam imparts a force on the flexure tongue and generates a first net torque on the slider assembly. The cantilevering of the slider assembly decreases a magnitude of the first net torque on the slider assembly. The force on the flexure tongue can also generate a second net torque on the slider assembly that is oriented about a second axis different than the first axis. The slider assembly can cantilever in the second direction to decrease the magnitude of the second net torque on the slider assembly. Portions of the flexure tongue and the slider assembly can be spaced apart from one another to form a gap that is directly between the flexure tongue and the slider assembly. The flexure tongue can includes a tongue aperture and/or one or more notches that increase the deflection of the flexure tongue to decrease the first net torque.
US08134802B2 Writer and reader arrangements for shingled writing
A sloped reader is disclosed that reduces skew between reader and written transitions in shingled writing. The reader is formed between surfaces of S1 and S2 shields that are aligned parallel to the sloped reader. A PMR writer is described that straightens transition curvature and reduces signal-to-noise ratio in shingled writing. In one embodiment, a symmetrical writer with a bowed trailing edge where two corners have a greater pole height than a center portion may be used for either right corner or left corner shingled writing. In a second embodiment, an asymmetrical writer is formed with a straight and sloped trailing edge such that the write corner has a greater pole height than the opposite corner on the trailing edge. The bowed angle in the symmetrical writer and slope angle in the asymmetrical writer is between 5 and 45 degrees and preferably between 10 and 30 degrees.
US08134801B2 Electromagnetic data storage devices
A magnetic recording and reading device, free from coil windings, includes a naturally magnetic material that defines a pair of opposite magnetic poles and defines a magnetic field. A conductor in operable association with an integrated circuit array provided at each of the magnetic poles controls direction and flow of current in the conductors.
US08134800B2 Stop position adjusting device and stop position adjusting method for accessor mechanism
A stop position adjusting device for an accessor mechanism in an information recording device using a recording cartridge, includes: the accessor mechanism; a first moving mechanism; a second moving mechanism; and an image taking section. The accessor mechanism inserts the recording cartridge into a cell and takes out the recording cartridge from the cell. The first moving mechanism moves the accessor mechanism in a first direction. The second moving mechanism moves the accessor mechanism in a second direction different from the first direction. The image taking section is provided on the accessor mechanism and detects a position of a mark provided near the cell. An adjustment of a stop position of the accessor mechanism for the cell is executed based on the position detected by the image taking section.
US08134799B1 Gripper assembly for data storage system
A gripper assembly for use with a media cartridge includes a gripper support and first and second gripper members supported by the gripper support. The gripper members are moveable asymmetrically with respect to the gripper support for gripping the media cartridge.
US08134795B2 Using an atmospheric pressure sensor in a hard-disk drive (HDD)
Approaches for determining the likelihood that a hard-disk drive (HDD) will experience an imminent error in operation, and preventing the same, using an atmospheric pressure sensor are provided. The HDD comprises an atmospheric pressure sensor capable of determining the altitude at which the HDD is currently located. The HDD also comprises a risk assessment component capable of (a) determining an expression of how likely it is that the HDD will experience an imminent error in operation based, at least in part, upon the current altitude of the HDD, and (b) communicating the expression to a user of the HDD. The HDD may optionally comprise one or more of a particle counter, differential pressure sensor, and a chemical vapor sensor for use by the risk assessment component. If the HDD is above a particular altitude, the Thermal Fly-Height control settings of the heads may be adjusted to reduce risk of error.
US08134793B1 Methods and systems for fast release of data from a host by a disk drive
A disk drive comprising a disk, a head actuated over the disk, a read/write channel, a control processor, and a servo system is disclosed. The servo system is configured to read servo information from a servo wedge on the disk via the read/write channel, to generate first and second status information based on the read servo information, to output the first and second status information to the control processor, and to output first and second interrupt signals to the control processor, the first and second interrupt signals being spaced apart by a time delay. In response to the first interrupt signal, the control processor is configured to determine whether to release data from a host based on the first status information, and in response to the second interrupt signal, the control processor is configured to determine whether to release data from the host based on the second status information.
US08134788B2 Hybrid optical element
A hybrid optical element includes: a glass substrate having a first optically functional surface and a second optically functional surface; and a resin layer bonded to the second optically functional surface. The glass substrate further has an outer peripheral surface provided around the first optically functional surface. The outer peripheral surface has a surface roughness Ra of at least 1 μm but not more than 20 μm.
US08134773B2 Display device and display method
A display device includes: an optical cell including: a first electrode; a second electrode; an ion conduction layer facing the first electrode and the second electrode and containing a mobile ion; and a first nanostructure provided between the first electrode and the ion conduction layer and being electrically connected to the first electrode. The first nanostructure has a first plasmon resonance wavelength in a visible light region and contains a first metal element. A first metal compound layer which contains the first metal element contained in the first nanostructure and has a refractive index different from a refractive index of the ion conduction layer is formed on at least a part of a surface of the first nanostructure by applying a voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode. An amount of the first metal compound layer is different between in a first state in which a first voltage is applied between the first electrode and the second electrode and in a second state in which a second voltage different from the first voltage is applied between the first electrode and the second electrode.
US08134769B2 Imaging apparatus
A plurality of pixels arranged into two dimensions; a differential processing means for effecting a differential processing between a reset level of the pixel and a signal level changing correspondingly to a light signal incident on the pixel so as to produce an imaging signal of the pixel; a reset level detection means for detecting and outputting a result as to whether the reset level is within a predetermined range or outside the predetermined range; an extraction means for extracting pixels to be corrected based on a result of the differential processing by the differential processing means and the result of detection by the reset level detection means; and a correction means for replacing the result of the differential processing by the differential processing means of the pixels to be corrected extracted by the extraction means with an imaging signal corresponding to a saturation level.
US08134766B2 Optical scanning device and image forming apparatus
A deflecting unit deflects a plurality of light fluxes from a light source including a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in two-dimensional array. An coupling optical system between the light source and the deflecting unit includes an optical coupling element that collimates the light fluxes and a line-imaging element that images the light fluxes near the deflecting unit in a sub-scanning direction. A holding unit holds the line-imaging element in a state that a position of the line-imaging element is adjusted with respect to a direction parallel to the sub-scanning direction. A scanning optical system condenses the deflected light fluxes on the scanning surface.
US08134765B2 Hologram recording and reconstruction apparatus
A hologram recording and reconstruction apparatus records and reconstructs a hologram in a recording layer of a holographic recording medium using a signal light beam and a reference light beam. The apparatus includes an objective lens, a spatial light modulator on which a reference light beam pattern for generating a reference light beam is displayed, a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the holographic recording medium, and a control unit for controlling the spatial light modulator to reduce a reference light beam pattern so that the reference light beam passes through the more inner portion of the objective lens or enlarge the reference light beam pattern so that the reference light beam passes through the more outer portion of the objective lens in accordance with the temperature.
US08134763B2 Color conversion apparatus and color conversion method
A color conversion apparatus is for converting an input point defined in a three-dimensional first color space into an output point defined in a three-dimensional second color space. The color conversion apparatus includes: a position identifying unit; a first conversion unit; a second conversion unit; and an output point identifying unit. The position identifying unit identifies a two-dimensional position for the input point, the two-dimensional position being defined on a specific plane passing through a first white point, a first black point and the input point, the first white point and the first black point being defined in the first color space. The first conversion unit converts the input point into an intermediate point that is defined in a device-independent color space. The second conversion unit converts the intermediate point into a temporary output point that is defined in the three-dimensional second color space. The output point identifying unit identifies, in the second color space, an output point, whose position defined on a plane that passes through a second white point, a second black point and the temporary output point corresponds to the two-dimensional position identified by the position identifying unit, the second white point and the second black point being defined in the second color space.
US08134758B2 Image reading apparatus, image forming apparatus, image forming system that employs the image reading apparatus and the image forming apparatus
An image reading apparatus reads an image of a document. An image reading section reads an image of a document. A scanning mechanism causes the image reading section to move relative to the document when the document is at rest. When the image reading section is at rest, a document feeding mechanism causes the document to move relative to the image reading section. A shutter moves to a first position where the shutter opens, allowing the image reading section to read the image of the document when the document moves relative to the image reading section at rest. The shutter moves to a second position where the shutter closes, allowing the image reading section to read the image of the document when the image reading section moves relative to the document at rest.
US08134756B2 Scanning apparatus
A keyboard and a display screen are arranged to cover an upper side a main body of an ADF-type scanning apparatus, so that a large space can be secured to arrange the keyboard and the display screen. The display screen includes an ADF-cover opening-closing mechanism that opens and closes the display screen in conjunction with an ADF cover. The keyboard includes a keyboard raising mechanism for raising a front portion of the keyboard in the upward direction.
US08134755B2 Image reading apparatus
An image reading apparatus according to an aspect of the invention includes a first reading unit which reads a surface of a document and a second reading unit which reads the other surface of the document. The first and second reading units include off-axial imaging units respectively. The off-axial imaging unit includes plural imaging mirrors in which off-axial reflecting surfaces having curvatures are formed. In the off-axial imaging unit, an incident direction and an outgoing direction of a reference axis light beam are different from each other. The off-axial imaging units are provided such that vertical directions of the first and second reading units become identical while an incident side of the light beam is located below an outgoing side with respect to the imaging unit.
US08134751B2 Systems and methods for previewing copy protected documents
Systems and methods consistent with disclosed embodiments provide for a method for previewing documents by associating one of a plurality of copy protection templates with a document; and viewing the document using one of a plurality of options associated with a user-interface by blending an image corresponding to the copy protection template with an image of at least one page in the document, wherein the options comprise: a print preview option that permits the viewing of a printed version of the document; and a copy preview option that permits the viewing of a duplicated version of the document. In some embodiments, the method may be invoked using document processing software and/or software associated with a print driver.
US08134745B2 Image processing apparatus including compensation unit performing compensation in a printing direction and image processing method performing compensation in a printing direction thereof
An image processing apparatus, which includes an image processing unit to perform image processing for image data corresponding to an image to be formed on a printable medium; and a compensation unit to performs compensation processing on the image processed image data by increasing, by a compensation amount, a depth of shade of a pixel arranged in a printing direction adjacent to a solid pixel having a depth of shade greater than a predetermined value, so as to compensate for a depth deterioration of the adjacent pixel.
US08134742B2 Output device and method for outputting density data corresponding to a color material to a printing unit
An output device which outputs pixel data corresponding to a color material used by a printing unit to the printing unit includes an image buffer which stores image data, a generation unit which generates density data corresponding to the color material based on image data read out from the image buffer, a print buffer which stores density data generated by the generation unit, and a conversion unit which converts density data read out from the print buffer into pixel data corresponding to the resolution of the printing unit synchronously with the printing unit.
US08134740B2 Spot color controls and method
A method of color management for image marking devices utilizes an automated spot color editor having a control module accessing a graphical user interface. The method includes receiving image data input, in either device-dependent color space or device-independent color space, for a marking job. It is determined whether spot colors are present within the image data input and whether the CMYK values for each of the spot colors present within the image data input are included in the marking device spot color dictionary. Operational parameters for the automated spot color editor are initialized, with operational parameters including the desired performance criteria to be minimized by the automated spot color editor through selection of one or more matrices from a plurality of possible gain matrices to identify new CMYK values. The quality level of the new CMYK values is assessed and new CMYK values are transmitted to image printing device(s).
US08134732B2 Communication apparatus
A communication apparatus for transmitting a document to a recipient address specified out of multiple address-book addresses displayed based on address-book data stored in an address book includes a controller configured to control a display order of the address-book addresses displayed in accordance with one transmission-address specifying mode selected out of a plurality of transmission-address specifying modes.
US08134731B2 Printing device that prioritizes processing of raw and JPEG data according to amount of print data in standby state
Provided is a printing device for preparing print data from image data and sequentially printing the print data, the printing device including: a print instruction receiving unit which receives a print instruction with the selection of the image data; and a print data preparing unit which, when the print instruction is received by the print instruction receiving unit with the selection of a plurality of pieces of image data including JPEG data and RAW data before a development process, performs a process of preparing the print data from the JPEG data among the plurality of pieces of selected image data prior to a process for performing the development process with respect to the RAW data and preparing the print data if at least a predetermined amount of print data in a print standby state, in which printing is not completed by the printing device, is not present, and performs the process for performing the development process with respect to the RAW data and preparing the print data prior to the process of preparing the print data from the JPEG data if the at least predetermined amount of print data in the print standby state, in which printing is not completed by the printing device, is present.
US08134729B2 Image transfer system and image forming apparatus
An image transfer system has an extracting section that extracts image areas from a document image read by a reading section. A digital signature providing section provides sender's digital signatures to the image areas according to degrees of secrecy. An image file creating section creates an image file including image areas with the sender's digital signatures provided by the digital signature providing section and a sending section sends the image file to a receiving section. A digital signature acquiring section acquires receiver's digital signatures for restricting image areas to be presented to a user. An image area selecting section selects image areas to be presented to the user in accordance with the sender's digital signatures in the image file received by the receiving section and the receiver's digital signatures acquired by the digital signature acquiring section. An output section outputs image areas selected by the image area selecting section.
US08134725B2 Data processing apparatus, control method thereof and program for processing data transmitted to an external apparatus
A data processing apparatus that can flexibly deal with various needs of a user while effectively utilizing a memory unit thereof that can store a plurality of data. The data processing apparatus, which is equipped with a memory unit capable of storing data, executes processing of transmitting the data of the memory unit to an external apparatus and erasing the data of the object of transmission to the external apparatus from the memory unit. An acceptance of a specific user request related to processing of the data transmitted to the external apparatus is allowed in a case where the data has been transmitted to the external apparatus. The data processing apparatus executes processing using the data transmitted to the external apparatus in a case where the acceptance of the specific user request is performed via the user interface unit.
US08134719B2 3-D imaging using telecentric defocus
An apparatus for obtaining 3-D surface contour image data of a tooth has a double telecentric optical system disposed to form an image of the surface of the tooth onto an image detector array. A focus adjustment mechanism is actuable to adjust the position of either or both the double telecentric optical system and the image detector array along an optical axis to each of a sequence of focus positions. A control logic processor is in control signal communication with the focus adjustment mechanism to adjust focus position, and is in image data communication with the image detector array for receiving image data obtained by the image detector array and with a memory for storing the received image data corresponding to each of the sequence of focus positions. The control logic processor is further responsive to stored instructions for computing 3-D surface contour image data from the image data.
US08134714B2 Resonator length measurement
The invention provides a method and system for measuring the length of a reflective resonator, by analyzing an electromagnetic spectrum emitted therefrom. The emitted spectrum is used for estimating a first cavity length. This estimation is thereafter improved, by first computing at least one interference number for the spectrum, adjust this value to e.g. an integer or half-integer depending on the configuration of the resonator, and thereafter re-calculating the length of the resonator using the adjusted value of the interference number. The above is an efficient way of improving the accuracy in the determination of a physical property of a resonator.
US08134712B1 Apparatus and method for estimation of ore quality using color correlations
An apparatus and method for estimating ore quality using color correlations is disclosed. The apparatus and method quantify ash or grade concentration in process streams arid/or samples in real time, allowing for the optimization of ore processing operations, The apparatus and method employ a light beam at a given wavelength, which allows for the measurement of ash content or grade.
US08134711B2 Device for remote sensing of vehicle emission
In one aspect, the present invention relates to a device for remote sensing of emissions of a vehicle driven on a road. In one embodiment, the device includes a source for emitting a beam of light and transmitting the emitted light through an exhaust plume emitted from the vehicle to the surface of a lane of the road on which the vehicle is driven, wherein the transmitted light is scattered at the surface of the lane; a detector for receiving at least one portion of the scattered light scattered from the surface of the lane; and a processor for processing the received light therein to provide one or more spectra of the received light so as to determine components and concentrations of the exhaust plume. The source and the detector are located in the same side of the road.
US08134710B2 Particulate detector system
A particulate detector system is provided that can sense particulates (such as smoke in the air). The system employs a reflected light system that generally avoids making measurements of light intensity. Instead, coded signals are compared with one another to determine error rates between emitted light and detected light (across a chamber). Based on the error rate, processing circuitry can determine particulate concentration.
US08134704B2 Systems and methods for detecting normal levels of bacteria in water using a multiple angle light scattering (MALS) instrument
A particle detection system to identify and classify particles is programmed to capture digitized images of the particle generated by directing a light source through a fluid that includes the particle. The particle scatters the light and the scattered light is detected using a detector. The detector creates a digital signal corresponding to the particle, which is used by the system to generate Bio-Optical Signature. This Bio-Optical Signature can then be used to classify the event, or particle. Count rate and trends of the classified particles are monitored to detect a change that is representative of the overall health safety of the water or by knowing the levels of bacteria in process water, such as Reverse Osmosis (RO) feed water, reject brine, and product water, the operator may better monitor the life and condition of the RO membrane.
US08134703B2 Apparatus for the quality control of nozzles
An apparatus and method for measuring spray angle, spray uniformity, and spray velocity using laser sheet tomography includes measuring the extinction image formed by a spray in two laser sheets spaced apart by a know distance.
US08134696B2 Measuring Brillouin backscatter from an optical fibre using a tracking signal
A method for measuring Brillouin backscattering from an optical fiber, includes frequency mixing a first signal with a frequency representative of the Brillouin frequency shift in backscattered light received from a deployed optical fiber with a second signal at a frequency that varies in time in the same manner as a Brillouin shift previously measured from the fiber to produce a difference signal with a difference frequency that has a nominally constant value corresponding to the situation where the received light has a Brillouin shift that matches the previously measured shift. The difference signal is acquired and processed to determine properties of the Brillouin shift and corresponding physical parameters producing the shift. The frequency mixing can be carried out optically or electrically. Techniques for acquisition of the difference signal include the use of parallel frequency measurement channels and fast rate digital sampling.
US08134690B2 Light detecting device and method of controlling light detecting device
A light detecting device includes a well region, a first holding region disposed in a surface portion of the well region, a second holding region and a third holding region disposed in a surface portion of the first holding region, an insulating layer disposed on the second holding region and the third holding region, a first electrode disposed on the second holding region through the insulating layer, and the second electrode disposed on the third holding region through the insulating layer. The first holding region is configured to hold a first carrier generated in the well region. Each of the second holding region and the third holding region is configured to hold a second carrier generated in the well region. The first carrier is one of an electron and a hole, and the second carrier is the other one of the electron and the hole.
US08134686B2 Immersion exposure apparatus and device manufacturing method
An exposure apparatus includes a projection optical system configured to project a pattern of an original onto a substrate via a liquid, to expose the substrate to light, a stage mechanism including a stage configured to hold the substrate, an immersion unit configured to supply a liquid to a gap between the substrate or the stage and the projection optical system and to recover the liquid from the gap, and a controller configured to shut off power supply to the immersion unit after determining that recovery of the liquid by the immersion unit is completed up to a target level, if a power-off request is received.
US08134684B2 Immersion lithography using hafnium-based nanoparticles
Method, apparatus, and composition of matter suited for use with, for example, immersion lithography. The composition of matter includes hafnium dioxide nanoparticles having diameters less than or equal to about 15 nanometers. The apparatus includes the composition of matter, a light source, a platform for supporting a work piece, and a lens element. The method includes providing a light source, providing a lens element between the light source and a work piece, providing the composition of matter between the lens element and the work piece, and exposing the work piece to light provided by the light source by passing light from the light source through the lens element and the composition of matter to the work piece.
US08134683B2 Device manufacturing method, computer program and lithographic apparatus
In a lithographic projection apparatus, adjustment of the projection system, e.g. to compensate for lens heating effects, is performed by determining a region of interest for a given pattern and illumination arrangement, the region of interest being a non-circular region of a pupil plane of the projection system through which substantially all of the radiation of the modulated beam that contributes to formation of the image passes; obtaining a set of basis functions that are orthogonal over the region of interest; expressing the wavefront in the pupil plane in terms of the basis functions that are orthogonal over the region of interest and a set of coefficients; and determining a value of a control setting to minimize the values of the coefficients.
US08134682B2 Exposure apparatus and method for producing device
A lens cleaning module is provided for a lithography system having an exposure apparatus including an objective lens. The system includes a scanning stage for supporting a wafer beneath the objective lens. A cleaning module coupling with the lithography system is provided for cleaning the objective lens in a non-manual cleaning process.
US08134681B2 Adjustment method, substrate processing method, substrate processing apparatus, exposure apparatus, inspection apparatus, measurement and/or inspection system, processing apparatus, computer system, program and information recording medium
When a host issues an analysis order that specifically instructs the analytical contents to an analytical apparatus (step 401), the analytical apparatus collects two types of measurement and/or inspection results from a measurement and/or inspection instrument (steps 403 to 409), and in step 411, the analytical apparatus analyzes the measurement and/or inspection results and optimizes processing conditions of a series of processes related to wafer W. In step 411, data related to a processing state of a processing apparatus is acquired from the processing apparatus as needed. In step 413, the measurement and/or inspection results and the optimization results are accumulated in a database, and the optimization results are transmitted to various processing apparatuses (including the measurement and/or inspection instrument). After that, the analytical apparatus sends a processing end notice to the host (step 417).
US08134679B2 Liquid crystal display device
A liquid crystal display device (50a) includes: an active matrix substrate (20a) having a plurality of gate lines (1a) extending in parallel with each other; a counter substrate (30a) arranged so as to face the active matrix substrate (20a); a liquid crystal layer (25) interposed between the active matrix substrate (20a) and the counter substrate (30a); and spherical spacers (21) disposed between the active matrix substrate (20a) and the counter substrate (30a) so as to overlap each gate line (1a), for defining a thickness of the liquid crystal layer (25). A protruding wall (9a) is provided over each gate line (1a) of the active matrix substrate (20a) so as to surround the spacers (21).
US08134676B2 Display apparatus having a main and sub FPC and a receiving container which receives the main and sub FPC
A display apparatus includes a display panel, a light guiding unit, a main flexible printed circuit board (FPC) and a sub FPC. The light guiding unit is disposed adjacent to a first side of the display panel. The main FPC is electrically connected to a second side of the display panel to apply an electrical signal to the display panel. The sub FPC is electrically connected to the main FPC. A light emitting device generates light supplied to the light guiding unit, and is mounted on the sub FPC.
US08134671B2 Liquid crystal display device
A liquid crystal display device including a pair of substrates sandwiching liquid crystal molecules, a plurality of gate bus lines, and a plurality of data bus lines, with each of the data bus lines extending to intersect the gate bus lines and bending in a zigzag manner. A plurality of pixels are formed in areas enclosed by the data and gate bus lines, with a plurality of pixel electrodes, each covering a substantial area of one of the pixels. A plurality of domain regulating structures for regulating orientation directions of the liquid crystal molecules and for forming multiple domains are formed in each of the pixels. At least one of the domain regulating structures bends along a first side edge of the pixel electrode and domains are divided in accordance with the bending of the domain regulating structure.
US08134667B1 Liquid crystal display device
A liquid crystal display device includes a liquid crystal display panel having a first substrate, a second substrate disposed on an observer side of the first substrate, and a liquid crystal layer sandwiched between the first substrate and the second substrate, and a transparent cover affixed by a first bonding member to a surface of the liquid crystal display panel on the observer side. The transparent cover has an optical member affixed by a second bonding member to a surface of the transparent cover facing the second substrate, and when viewed in plan, an edge of the transparent cover and an edge of the optical member protrude outside the second substrate.
US08134665B2 Polarizer and liquid-crystal display apparatus having reduced polarization state in oblique viewing angles
A liquid crystal display apparatus includes a first polarizer located on one side of a first substrate, a second polarizer located on the opposite side of a second substrate, a liquid crystal layer formed of liquid crystal molecules and between the first and the second substrates so that the liquid crystal molecules may be aligned in parallel to the first or the second substrate and to which an electric field is applied in parallel to the first substrate, and a lighting device. The first or the second polarizer includes a polarization layer and supporting materials located on both sides of the polarization layer, reducing light leakage and a color shift in a black display state when viewed from the oblique direction.
US08134658B2 Liquid crystal display module
To provide a liquid crystal display module that eliminates the loss of light emitted from a light source. The present invention provides a liquid crystal display module including: a liquid crystal display panel; and a backlight, wherein the liquid crystal display panel includes an upper polarization plate and a lower polarization plate, the backlight is configured by a light source and a light guide plate, the light guide plate is configured in such a manner that the thickness of an incident face where light of the light source enters is larger than that of a portion opposed to the lower polarization plate, a light shielding member and a reflection member arranged on the light shielding member are provided at portions, of the liquid crystal display panel, corresponding in the upper direction to the incident face of the light guide plate, and the reflection member is formed along the light guide plate.
US08134657B2 Optical component, lighting device and display device
One embodiment of the present invention is an optical component, including a first main surface and a second main surface wherein a plurality of two-dimensionally arranged first convex parts are arranged on the first main surface, each of the first convex parts being independent and an aspherical micro lens having an approximate semispherical shape or an approximate elliptic semispherical shape, or having a rounded tip, and a plurality of second convex parts of the height of which is lower than the height of the plurality of the first convex parts, the second convex parts comprising a lens extending in a one dimensional direction, the lens being arranged in one or two directions.
US08134654B2 Liquid crystal display and method for manufacturing the same
A manufacturing method of an LCD includes forming an align key including metal on a first substrate, coating a light blocking layer overlapping the align key, transmitting an infrared ray thought the light blocking layer on the align key, recognizing the align key by the transmitting the infrared ray to align key and the light blocking layer, and forming a light blocking member by exposing and developing the light blocking layer.
US08134649B2 IR signal cross-talk elimination
Systems and methods that facilitate the elimination of interference of an IR signal emitted from an IR blaster by the IR signal emitted from a remote control unit. In a preferred embodiment in which an AV device coupled to a television receives IR signals repeated and transmitted by the television over an IR blaster cable, a right hand polarizer lens is positioned on the front of the remote control unit in front of the IR emitter and a left hand polarizer lens is positioned on the AV device in front of its IR detector. In operation, the IR beam emitted from the remote control unit is right hand polarized and is blocked by the left hand polarizer lens. The IR beam emitted from the IR blaster is randomly polarized and passes through the left hand polarizer lens with only a slight attenuation.
US08134647B2 Image processing method and apparatus
The invention provides an image processing method and apparatus thereof. The white component data is extracted from the input R, G, B color data which are the base components of the input image data. A maximum value is extracted from the R, G, B color data and a parameter is generated based on the white component data and the maximum value. The R, G, B color data are multiplied by the parameter to obtain a multiplication result. Subtract the white component data from the R, G, B color data to obtain a subtraction result. The multiplication result and the subtraction result are added together to generate the output R, G, B color data. The output R, G, B color data and the white component data form an output image data with higher brightness.
US08134644B2 Audio synchronizer control and communications method and apparatus
In television type systems having separate data, audio and video portions, it is desirable to maintain or correct the relative timing of the signals by delaying the lesser delayed one(s) to match the delay of the more delayed one(s). A method and apparatus are described where events leading to significant changes in delay of a first, more delayed signal are recognized before that delay change appears in that first delayed signal, for one example by recognizing delay changes made before or at the input to, or within the system. Information about the significant delay change is communicated to a second signal's compensating delay before hand to enable faster and more accurate tracking of the second signal's delay to the first signal's delay. Additionally the second signal's compensating delay may convey information about potential delay artifacts which would be created by delay changes to the first signal's delaying device in order to affect when and/or where significant delay changes are made in the first signal, thereby minimizing such artifacts. Control of where, how and when significant delay changes are made in order to minimize artifacts is also shown.
US08134642B2 Method and system for converting interleaved video fields to progressive video frames in spatial domain
A method for converting interleaved video frames to progressive video frames is disclosed. Each interleaved frame includes two interleaved fields and each interleaved field includes plural pixels. The method comprises fetching a previous interleaved field, a current interleaved field, a next interleaved field, and the second next interleaved field; determining a first difference value by calculating the difference between a block of pixels of the current interleaved field and a corresponding block of pixels of the previous interleaved field, the second difference value by calculating the difference between the block of pixels of the current interleaved field and a corresponding block of pixels of the next interleaved field, and the third difference value by calculating the difference between the block of pixels of the current interleaved field and a corresponding block of pixels of the second next interleaved field; generating a first progressive frame by performing a weave method, the second progressive frame by performing a motion compensation method, and the third progressive frame by performing a bob method; and selecting one of the first, the second, and the third progressive frames to be a current progressive frame based on the first, the second, and the third difference values.
US08134640B2 Video processor architecture and method for frame rate conversion
A video processor, upstream of a frame rate converter determines video attribute data. This attribute data is formatted and passed along a channel to the frame rate converter. The frame rate converter extracts the attribute data from the channel for use in frame rate conversion. The frame rate converter may thus rely on attribute data obtained by the video processor, and need not re-analyze video frames.
US08134639B2 Imaging device and extendable shoulder pad therefor
There is provided an imaging device including a main body having a front part and a rear part; and a lens mounted to the front part of the main body. The main body includes a slope formed in the rear part, the slope being inclined upward with respect to a bottom surface of the rear part and continuous with the bottom surface of the rear part.
US08134633B2 Color solid-state image capturing apparatus and electronic information device
A color solid-state image capturing apparatus is provided, where a plurality of light receiving sections are arranged on a light receiving surface of an image capturing area, a plurality of color filters are positioned in a constant period above the plurality of light receiving sections, and a plurality of microlenses for focusing light on the plurality of respective light receiving sections are positioned on the plurality of color filters, and a plurality of color signals are output in accordance with the plurality of color filters, where the constant period of the plurality of color filters is defined as a unit, and the size of the plurality of microlenses is variable for each light receiving section so that the ratio of the plurality of color signals is constant in the unit.
US08134632B2 Digital camera
The invention relates to a digital motion picture camera including at least one optoelectronic sensor device for the recording of motion pictures. The sensor device has, in an areal arrangement, a plurality of sensor elements for the generation of a respective received signal in dependence on a light exposure. The camera further has a control device for the controlling of the read-out of the received signals of the sensor elements as well as a digitizing device for the digitizing of the received signals. The camera moreover has an optical viewfinder for the visual observation of the motion pictures to be recorded and a beam deflection device which is interposed in front of the sensor device and by which the reception beam path can be split at least into one recording beam path for the sensor device and one viewfinder beam path for the optical viewfinder. The sensor device can be controlled by the controlling device for the recording of the motion pictures at a pre-settable variable picture recording frequency.
US08134629B2 Image sensor driving unit and camera
An image sensor driving unit, comprising a signal generator and a controller, is provided. The charge-transfer channel transfers the signal charges at a speed according to the frequency of a transfer signal. The signal generator transmits the first discharge signal and the second discharge signal to the image sensor. The first and second discharge signals are the transfer signals for the charge-transfer channel to carry out rapid discharge. The frequency of the second discharge signal is greater than that of the first discharge signal. The controller orders the signal generator to generate the first discharge signal during an overlap period when a driving period is at least partially overlapped with a discharge period. The controller orders the signal generator to generate the second discharge signal when the driving period is not overlapping with the discharge period.
US08134625B2 Solid-state imaging device, camera, and electronic device
Disclosed is a solid-state imaging device which includes an imaging region including pixels arranged two-dimensionally, each of the pixels including a photoelectric conversion element and a plurality of pixel transistors for reading out signals outputted from the photoelectric conversion element, and wirings formed on stacked layers for driving each of the pixels. A shading part between the pixels is formed by combining first and second wirings selected from the wirings.
US08134624B2 Method and apparatus providing multiple exposure high dynamic range sensor
Imagers reproduce an image by converting photons to a signal that is representative of the image. A sensor readout module reads reset and signal voltages corresponding to a plurality of integration times for each of a plurality of pixels. The sensor readout module is capable of determining whether the differences between reset and signal voltages corresponding to respective integration times indicate a saturation condition of the pixel. Accordingly, the sensor readout module may provide an output signal based on reset and signal voltages corresponding to an integration time that is less than an integration time for reset and signal voltages that indicate the saturation condition. A normalization module may normalize the output signal to correspond with a linear response curve.
US08134623B2 Analog-to-digital conversion in image sensors using a differential comparison
An image sensor has a per-column ADC arrangement including first and second capacitors for correlated double sampling, and a comparator circuit. The capacitors are continuously connected to, respectively, the analog pixel signal and a ramp signal without use of a hold operation. The comparator circuit comprises a differential amplifier having one input connected to the junction of the two capacitors and another input connected to a reference signal. The reference signal is preferably sampled and held from a reference voltage. The use of a differential amplifier as first stage of the comparator addresses problems arising from ground voltage bounce when a large pixel array images a scene with low contrast.
US08134622B2 Imaging device
An imaging device has pixels being disposed two-dimensionally, in matrix, a plurality of vertical signal lines each coupled to a plurality of the pixels in a column direction, a column amplifier amplifying an optical signal and a reset signal, and a holding part holding each of the optical signal and the reset signal. The imaging device is provided with a first clip driving circuit which is disposed between the vertical signal lines and the column amplifier and clips a signal out of a predetermined voltage, a first clip voltage generation circuit which gives a clip voltage to the first clip driving circuit, a second clip driving circuit which is disposed between the column amplifier and the holding part and clips a signal out of a predetermined voltage, and a second clip voltage generation circuit which gives a clip voltage to the second clip driving circuit.
US08134620B2 Solid-state image-pickup device
A solid-state image device including a pixel-array section forming an image pick-up region and a wiring layer including wiring lines and contact units. In one embodiment, each of the contact units and wiring lines is provided for a respective pixel in the pixel-array section, and the image-pickup region is divided into a first region and a second region with respect to a central portion of the image-pickup region. Further, positions of contact units and wiring lines arranged in the first region are opposite to positions of corresponding contact units and wiring lines arranged in the second region.
US08134612B2 Digital camera for recording a still image while shooting a moving image
In a digital camera, when snapshot shooting is instructed during recording of a moving image, a shot still image is temporarily pushed aside in a memory area for use in pushing aside (7a) in a frame buffer (7). A currently shooting motion image and a still image are displayed in parallel on a display (9), so that a user can confirm a content of a snapshot. The moving image continues to be recorded even during a push-aside operation. After a moving image processing is completed, the still image is processed by an image correcting circuit (4). The frame buffer (7) comprises a plurality of frame recording areas, and is shared on the occasions of a moving image processing and a still image processing. In a normal moving image processing, these areas are utilized in a cyclic manner, and when the still image is shot, any of areas will be utilized. Thereafter, the rest of areas are utilized in the cyclic manner for the moving images. The recording function for the moving image and still image is improved at low cost, it becomes easy to take a snapshot, and the merchandise size is not increased.
US08134610B2 Image capturing apparatus, image capturing method, image processing apparatus, image processing method, and program storing medium using spatial frequency transfer characteristics
An image capturing apparatus includes an optical system that forms an image of light and a gradation processing section that converts gradation of a captured image captured through the optical system in accordance with a spatial frequency transfer characteristic of the optical system. The image capturing apparatus may further include a light receiving section that receives light from a subject through the optical system, and the gradation processing section may convert gradation of a captured image obtained by light received by the light receiving section in accordance with a spatial frequency transfer characteristic at the position at which the light receiving section is provided.
US08134608B2 Imaging apparatus
Disclosed is an imaging apparatus capable of enlarging a portion of an image captured by an imaging device of a fisheye camera and displaying the enlarged image on a display screen with little distortion. The imaging apparatus enlarges a section, which is a portion of an image captured by a fisheye camera, and displays the section on a display screen such that the enlargement ratios of points in the section are different from each other. An image processing method uses a change function that changes the enlargement ratio of a field angle depending on the place is used, and converts a portion of the captured image into a central projection image to generate a display image. The use of the change function makes it possible to generate a display image having high visibility.
US08134606B2 System and method for creating composite images by utilizing an imaging device
A system and method for creating composite images by utilizing a camera comprises a cradle device that transports the camera across a target area during a scanning procedure that captures and stores image data. During the scanning procedure, a motion detector captures and provides scan motion data to a scanning manager from the camera. The scanning manager may then responsively utilize the scan motion data to accurately extract still frames corresponding to the target area from the captured image data at pre-determined time intervals. A stitching software program may then access and combine the still frames generated by the scanning manager to thereby create composite images.
US08134605B2 Apparatus for transmitting an HTML file with a captured or stored image to an electronic device over a network
In order that a digital video (DV) camera function as a WWW server in a network, an image capturing section captures an image of a subject. A DV encoder encodes an image signal input from the image capturing section. A recording and playback section plays back DV data recorded in a DV cassette tape. An IP packet assembling/disassembling section assembles a DV signal input from the DV encoder, a DV signal input from the recording and playback section, or an HTML file input from a WWW server processing section into IP packets, and outputs them to an IEEE 1394 interface. The IEEE 1394 interface transmits, via the network, the IP packets input from the IP packet assembling/disassembling section to a personal computer which accessed the DV camera.
US08134600B2 Internet direct device
An Internet direct device comprises an imaging system and a microprocessor. The imaging system captures still or video images. The microprocessor transmits the captured still or video images to another Internet direct device upon image capture, and receives still or video images from other Internet direct devices over a communications network. The Internet direct device automatically connects to the communications network on power-up using one of a plurality of available modes of connection, which is designated as a primary mode of connection. The Internet direct device automatically switches to another available mode of connection when the Internet direct device detects that the primary mode of connection to the communications network is unavailable.
US08134598B2 Picture quality monitoring apparatus
Picture having a band of 6 MHz is distributed to the set-top box (STB) 14 via the compression encoder 11, the distribution server 12, and the network 13. The low-pass filter 151 in the picture quality monitoring apparatus 15 removes high-frequency components of an inputted digital signal and inputs luminance signal, the band of which is limited to 4 MHz, into the PSNR calculator 153. The Y/C separator 152 separates a luminance signal from NTSC analog composite signal, which are sent out from the set-top box 14. The separated luminance signal has a band of 4 MHz. The PSNR calculator 153 calculates PSNR between the luminance signal from the low-pass filter 151 and the luminance signal from the Y/C separator 152.
US08134595B2 Image processing system and method with high resolution view-point conversion images
An image processing system so disclosed has respective image pickup parts and respective viewpoint conversion parts configured to perform viewpoint conversion of original images captured by the respective image pickup parts to generate converted images. The image processing system also includes a display device controllable to display the converted images.
US08134594B2 Surrounding recognition assisting device for vehicle
A surrounding recognition assisting device for a vehicle includes an image receiving portion for receiving a captured footage, which is configured with plural frames captured by an image capturing device for capturing a view around the vehicle, a target image area-detecting portion for detecting an image area including a picture element belonging to a predetermined color space corresponding to a display color of a direction indicator within a target frame out of plural frames, as a target image area, a residual image generating portion for applying a predetermined weighting to an image within the target image area to generate a residual image, and a display image generating portion for superimposing the residual image on at least one of frames following the target frame so that the residual image is superimposed on the frame at a corresponding coordinate to generate a display image to be displayed on a display device.
US08134593B2 Output device
A head band unit contains a bending sensor which detects bending of the head band unit. As shown in the figure, the bending degree of the head band unit when mounted on a user head is smaller than the bending degree of the head band unit when not mounted. Accordingly, the bending degree of the bending sensor is also smaller when mounted. Consequently, by using the output of the bending sensor, it is possible to judge whether the headphone is mounted on the user head. When the headphone is mounted on the user head, power supply to a secondary battery is stopped. Thus, it is possible to provide an output device which can safely charge the secondary battery and can continue operation by an external power source even if the electric capacity of the secondary battery has become zero.
US08134590B2 Stereoscopic display apparatus
In a stereoscopic display apparatus having optical directory elements such as lenticular elements (4) extending parallel to each other and being slanted at an angle to one of the rows and columns of picture elements the appearance of so called dark bands is prevented by certain combinations of the slant angle and the lens pitch.
US08134589B2 Zoom by multiple image capture
An image sensor assembly includes a fixed focal length optical lens; a mirror that reflects light from the scene to an optical lens and moves into a plurality of positions; and an image sensor that receives the light after it passes through the optical lens and captures a plurality of images that represents each image captured from each position of the mirror; wherein at least portions of the plurality of images are stitched together to form a composite image with a desired zoom factor.
US08134587B2 Aggregation of video receiving capabilities
Video receiving capabilities of participants and source capabilities are compared and conference capabilities for providing different resolutions, frame rates, bit rate, and number of streams are determined by maintaining a conference receiving capability list updated as number and capability of participants' changes. Preferred receiving capabilities of participants are also taken into account in determining conference characteristics based on comparison with allowed capabilities.
US08134585B2 Light-emitting element head, image forming apparatus and light-emission control method
A light-emitting element head includes: plural light-emitting element array chips that are divided into plural groups and that each are provided with light-emitting elements arranged in an array; a signal generation unit that generates a light-emission control signal for controlling blinking of the light-emitting elements, and an identification signal for identifying which of the light-emitting element array chips in each of the groups the light-emission control signal is for; signal lines through which the light-emission control signal and the identification signal are transmitted; and identification signal discrimination units that are connected to the signal lines and that are provided in the respective light-emitting element array chips, each of the identification signal discrimination units discriminating the identification signal, and transmitting the light-emission control signal to the light-emitting elements.
US08134584B2 Image forming apparatus and method of correcting color registration
Disclosed are an image forming apparatus capable of, and method of, improving color registration. The image forming apparatus can employ a beam deflector having a double-sided mirror portion that pivots to bi-directionally scan multiple light beams on multiple photosensitive media at different phases by using both mirror sides of the double-sided mirror portion. The individual monochromic images developed on the photosensitive media are transferred onto a transfer medium to overlap one another in phase to form a full color image.
US08134580B2 Liquid crystal display and driving method thereof
A method of driving a liquid crystal display device includes multiplying a frame frequency of an inputted current frame to generate a multiplied odd-numbered frame and a multiplied even-numbered frame; determining whether said current frame is a still image frame or a dynamic image frame; detecting an edge area at which a motion blur occurs from the multiplied odd-numbered frame and the multiplied even-numbered frame; converting gray level values of pixels positioned at the detected edge area at the multiplied odd-numbered frame and the multiplied even-numbered frame; and continuously outputting the multiplied odd-numbered still image frame and the multiplied even-numbered still image frame or continuously outputting the multiplied odd-numbered dynamic image frame and the multiplied even-numbered dynamic image frame having the converted gray level values in accordance with the determined result. A liquid crystal display device is also disclosed.
US08134577B2 System and method for changing orientation of an image in a display device
A method for displaying an image in a display device initially includes storing a plurality masks in a memory. A mask of the plurality of masks is selected randomly from the plurality of masks, when control information is received for a source image and used to change the orientation of the source image. Each mask controls the transfer of image lines in a different non-sequential order based on the control information.
US08134576B2 Method and apparatus for background replacement in still photographs
A first digital image is acquired of a framed area while illuminating the background and foreground object under a first lighting condition. A second digital image is then acquired of the same framed area while illuminating the background and foreground object under a second lighting condition. Preferably, the first lighting condition illuminates the background without illuminating the foreground object so that a silhouette of the foreground object is acquired in the first image. The second lighting condition illuminates the foreground object (e.g., with frontal lights). Due to the difference in the illumination between the background and silhouette in the first image, an alpha mask can be created from the first acquired image. Using the mask, the background from the second image can be removed and replaced by virtually any other desired background image.
US08134571B2 Automatic CAD algorithm selection
A computer system for automatic selection of a computer-aided detection (CAD) algorithm including a database storing image data, a browser for navigating the data and selecting image data, an application receiving image data selected by the browser, and a selector selecting a CAD algorithm for processing the image data according to at least one of fixed attributes of the image data and an indication of a subject of the image data.
US08134564B2 Portable computer and control method therefor
A portable computer including a display unit, and a video processor generating and supplying a first video signal to the display unit, includes a video adaptor outputting the first video signal to the outside, and receiving a second video signal from an external input source, and a control unit for supplying the second video signal to the display unit when the external input source is connected to the video adaptor. Thus, the present invention provides a portable computer and a control method, which can receive a video signal from an external input source through one existing output port for outputting a video signal without adding a separate input port.
US08134563B2 Computing system having multi-mode parallel graphics rendering subsystem (MMPGRS) employing real-time automatic scene profiling and mode control
A parallel graphics rendering system is embodied within a host computing system and includes a plurality of graphic processing pipelines (GPPLs) and graphics processing modules. The parallel graphics rendering system supports one or more modes of parallel operation selected from the group consisting of object division, image division, and time division. a plurality of graphic processing pipelines The GPPLs support a parallel graphics rendering process that employs one or more of the object division, image division and/or time division modes of parallel operation in order to execute graphic commands and process graphics data, and render pixel-composited images containing graphics for display on a display device during the run-time of the graphics-based application. An automatic mode control module automatically controls the mode of parallel operation of the parallel graphics rendering system during the run-time of the graphics-based application. The graphics processing modules of the parallel graphics rendering system can be embodied within diverse system architectures.
US08134560B2 Method for avatar wandering in a computer based interactive environment
A method for avatar wandering in a computer based interactive environment including for each avatar within a range of a current avatar, obtaining profiles of a user represented by the avatar, for each profile of the user represented by the avatar that has a same profile type as a profile of a user represented by the current avatar, comparing the profiles for matching data, computing a match score for the avatar based on the matching data, and moving the current avatar toward the avatar that has a greatest match score.
US08134558B1 Systems and methods for editing of a computer-generated animation across a plurality of keyframe pairs
Systems and methods for editing of a computer-generated animation across a plurality of keyframe pairs are provided. Embodiments enable time editing across a plurality of non-roving keyframe pairs. Such non-roving keyframes have fixed references relative to an animation's reference timeline. An author may specify a point on an animation's reference timeline at which each non-roving keyframe is placed. In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, an animation across a plurality of non-roving keyframes is treated as an editable unit. Thus, an author may modify the timing for all or a select portion of such editable unit (which may span a plurality of the non-roving keyframes). For instance, an author may expand or reduce the time span for a plurality of non-roving keyframes, and the timing of the plurality of non-roving keyframes automatically adjusts to maintain their timing proportionality relative to each other in the resulting modified time span.
US08134554B1 Method and apparatus for spatially mapping three-dimensional optical coherence tomography data with two-dimensional images
Voxel data from a three-dimensional optical coherence tomography (3-D OCT) scan of a retina and pixel data from a two-dimensional (2-D) fundus image are spatially mapped. A 2-D composite image generated from the 3-D OCT data is spatially mapped to a fundus image using spatial indicia common to both images. The 3-D OCT data is then spatially mapped to the fundus image. An image processing system generates cross-correlated graphical representations of 3-D OCT data, subsets of 3-D OCT data, and a fundus image.
US08134549B2 Image processing apparatus and method of reducing power consumption of self-luminous display
An image processing apparatus and a method to reduce power consumption of a self-luminous display. The image processing apparatus includes a parameter selection unit to select a parameter to adjust a degree to which power consumption is reduced; a scale factor setting unit to extract a high-frequency component of a current pixel in an input image and to set a scale factor according to the selected parameter and a size of the extracted high-frequency component; and a multiplier to multiply the current pixel by the set scale factor and to output a result of the multiplication.
US08134541B2 Capacitive touch panel
A capacitive touch panel with particular conductive pattern design reduces the mutual interference between the upper and lower electrode and perform three-dimensional capacitance detection and double-faced detection, and may be applied in large dimension touch panel with high sensitivity.
US08134534B1 High transparency integrated enclosure touch screen assembly for a portable hand held device
An integrated enclosure/touch screen assembly. A touch screen assembly consisting of a display mechanism and optical sensor mechanism are enclosed within a single piece cover. The optical sensor mechanism consists of lens structure and optical sensor couple to the lens structure. The single piece cover includes a transparent top surface and the lens structure is embedded within the transparent top surface. The transparent top surface of the single piece cover provides an enclosure that is both dust free and waterproof.The lens structure of the single piece cover functions by columnating light across the transparent surface. The optical touch sensor is coupled to the lens structure to register contact with the transparent surface via the lens structure by detecting disturbances in the columnated light. In one embodiment, the single piece cover is constructed by embedding the lens structure directly into the transparent surface. This process forms the single piece cover and also may be used to provide various shapes for the outer edges of the cover. The single piece cover eliminates exposed seams of the touch screen assembly. Additionally, the transparent surface is disposed directly above the display without any intervening layers, thereby improving the transmission of light to the display.
US08134528B2 Driving method of liquid crystal display apparatus, driving apparatus of liquid crystal display apparatus, and program thereof
A liquid crystal display apparatus includes a plurality of areas in which response speeds greatly different from each other coexist in a pixel. A first replacement process section replaces the image data of the desired target frame with a first gradation, when a gradation transition from a current frame to a desired target frame corresponds to the above gradation transition. A second replacement process section replaces the image data of the current frame with a second value. The first value is set to a value causing the pixel to respond at a relatively higher speed without the occurrence of the excessive brightness. Without avoiding the deterioration of the image, it is possible to drive a liquid crystal display apparatus including areas whose response speeds are different from each other coexist in the pixel, such as a liquid crystal display apparatus of vertically aligned mode and normally black mode.
US08134527B2 Touch sensing display panel, touch sensing color filter and fabricating method thereof
A touch sensing color filter including a substrate, a black matrix, a color filter layer and a second sensing electrode layer is provided. The black matrix is disposed on the substrate to define a plurality of sub-pixel areas. The black matrix includes a first sensing electrode layer, and the first sensing electrode layer has a plurality of openings corresponding to the sub-pixel areas. The color filter layer includes a plurality of color filter units disposed in the sub-pixel areas respectively. The second sensing electrode layer is disposed on the substrate, and the second sensing electrode layer includes a plurality of sub patterns corresponding to the sub-pixel areas. A method for fabricating the touch sensing color filter and a display panel using the same are further provided.
US08134526B2 Light diffusion element, screen, and image projector
A light diffusion element includes a light diffusion layer that contains at least two types of liquid crystal molecules each having a different light scattering characteristic defined by a voltage and a refractive index. A pair of electrodes sandwiches the light diffusion layer, an applying unit generates and applies a variable voltage to the pair of electrodes, and a voltage changing unit varies the voltage generated by the applying unit. The voltage changing unit varies the voltage such that each of the refractive indexes of the liquid crystal molecules in the light diffusion layer changes temporally.
US08134523B2 Active matrix display devices
An active matrix display device stores a transistor drive voltage on a storage capacitor (24; Cs). A light-dependent device (27) effects discharge of the storage capacitor in dependence on the light output of the light emitting display element (2). Power is provided to each pixel from a first power line (26), and one of the light dependent device and the storage capacitor is coupled to a second power supply line (50), to which a varying voltage is provided during a pixel illumination period. By varying the voltage on one of the power supply lines, the discharge characteristics of the capacitor by the optical feedback system are altered to provide compensation for the light-dependent device leakage currents.
US08134517B2 Wide-band planar antenna
The invention relates to a wide-band planar antenna. The wide-band planar antenna includes a substrate, a first radiator, a second radiator, a third radiator, a ground, and a signal source. The first radiator, the second radiator, and the third radiator are designed in a manner that the antenna of the invention can be applied to WiMAX communication devices. Besides, the wide-band planar antenna of the invention is more efficient than a general wide-band antenna and saves a significant amount of electrical power, and therefore, the antenna is particularly suitable for portable communicational devices.
US08134510B2 Coherent near-field array
A coherent near-field array. The array consists of a number of high-gain elements, each of which directs its beam at the desired target area (either mechanically or electronically). Each element is coherently fed, so that the phase relationships between different feeds are constant or slowly varying. The elements in the array may be spaced many wavelengths apart. The array relies on interference to generate a number of power density peaks within the target area.
US08134509B2 Electronic device
An electronic device includes a housing that has a rectangular plate section and a sidewall section provided with a control opening for slide control member provision, and an antenna housing groove extending in a longitudinal direction of the sidewall section; a protrusion that is provided upright at a point adjacent to one end of the antenna housing groove; a plate piece-like antenna unit that has a length to be completely housed in the antenna housing groove and including a radio communication antenna; a control member that is placed to extend across inside and outside of the housing through the control opening provided with a control piece to be slid; and a lever member that is placed in the housing, the lever member rotating about the rotation shaft in response to slide of the control piece, and thereby pushing out the antenna unit from the housing.
US08134508B2 Wireless, computer-peripheral device
A CWUSB, ExpressCard card has a body with an internal slide in the form of a deep rectangular slot. Accommodated in the slot is an aerial unit in two parts pivotally connected together. The slot has sides to the slot and slightly over-hung ends. The first part has a major portion with a width to slide in the slot and a minor portion with a reduced width that is able to protrude between the over-hung ends in an extended position of the aerial unit. The minor portion has pivot points. The second part is longer and has the reduced width whereby it can pass between the overhung ends. The inner end of the second part has complementary pivot points, whereby the parts are pivotally connected. The parts molded to locate a torsion spring, which biases the second part upwards with respect to the first part.
US08134504B2 Community antenna system in the closed loop mode and the method thereof
A community antenna system in a closed loop mode and a method thereof are provided, the system includes two groups of pre-weighting processing modules, beamforming modules and antenna arrays connected in turn. The method includes the following processes: performing the pre-weighting processing on a transmission signal respectively according to the channel information corresponding to each of two antenna arrays; determining beamforming weight vectors according to two groups of steering vectors corresponding to the two antenna arrays, and performing weighting processing on the two pre-weighting processed transmission signals respectively to form two directional beams directed to the receiving antenna of a target mobile terminal; and transmitting the two directional beams via two antenna arrays with orthogonal polarization modes respectively.
US08134502B2 Method and apparatus for reducing power consumption in GNSS receivers
Systems and methods are disclosed to use adaptive continuous tracking (ACT) to reduce the power consumption of GNSS receivers. In GNSS receivers, a longer observation time of the satellites translates into better positioning accuracy but also consumes more power. ACT allows satellite observation time to be tuned to the desired positioning performance by dynamically adjusting the on time period of the receivers while maintaining a minimum performance metric. The performance metric may be formed from a combination of the estimated position error, the horizontal dilution of precision (HDOP), the data collection state, and the receiver operating environment as characterized by the carrier to noise ratio (CN0). ACT cyclically switches on/off the radio frequency (RF) front-end and also cyclically enables/disables the baseband hardware of the receivers to reduce power consumption while allowing the receivers to meet the minimum performance metric and ensuring continuous satellite tracking, continuous positioning fix operation, multiplexed GNSS operation, and continuous data collection.
US08134499B2 Ultra-tightly coupled GPS and inertial navigation system for agile platforms
An Ultra-Tightly Coupled GPS-inertial navigation system for use in a moving agile platform includes a range residual extractor that uses best curve fitting of a third order polynomial for estimating range residual. The curve-fitted residual is used to update an error Kalman filter. The error Kalman filter includes correction for navigation solution, and IMU and GPS parameters. The navigation solution together with GPS parameter corrections are used in a Tracking Predictor to generate high-sampling-rate carrier and code replicas. The curve-fitting error covariance indicates signal to noise ratio for the tracked GPS signal and may be used for early indication of interference or jamming.
US08134498B2 Navigation-satellite tracking method and receiving station
A navigation-satellite tracking method includes determining one-way range unambiguous observations for each of a set of satellites in view, wherein standard tracking channels are permanently associated to each of the satellites. Determining the one-way range unambiguous observations may include determining one-way range unambiguous and one-way range ambiguous observations with a nearly-hemispherical antenna at a measurement time tA for each satellite out of the set of satellites in view simultaneously; sequentially determining an additional one-way range unambiguous observation and an additional one-way range ambiguous observation with at respectively different further measurement times tA+kΔt; and transforming, satellite per satellite, the additional one-way range unambiguous observations in one-way range unambiguous observations referred to a common future time, wherein this transformation is achieved by adding to each of the one-way range unambiguous observations the temporal evolution of the one-way range ambiguous observations of the respective satellite.
US08134493B2 System and method for precision geolocation utilizing multiple sensing modalities
A system and method for determining the geolocation of a signal emitter moving at an unknown velocity by combining signal data of a target detection platform (e.g., a radar system) and signal data collected by two or more moving signal collection platforms (e.g., RF signal receivers). In one embodiment, the target detection platform determines tentative location and velocity of the signal emitter, and the signal collection platforms are configured to perform TDOA and/or FDOA analysis of the collected signal data corresponding to a signal of the signal emitter. In one embodiment, solutions provided from the TDOA and/or FDOA analysis are unbiased by using the tentative velocity of the signal emitter, and the geolocation of the signal emitter is determined by matching the TDOA/FDOA solutions and the detected tentative location.
US08134491B1 Systems and methods for terrain and obstacle detection by weather radar
A method is provided for controlling an aircraft-mounted radar system configured to project radar beams and to receive radar returns relating to the projected radar beams. The method includes providing at least one output to the radar system that causes the radar system to sweep the radar beam horizontally to create a horizontal sweep set. The method further includes providing at least one output to the radar system that causes the radar system to conduct two vertical sweeps during the horizontal sweep set, the two vertical sweeps offset from a center horizontal location by at least one beam width, and wherein each of the two vertical sweeps are on opposite sides of the center horizontal location.
US08134482B2 Method and system for reducing multiple keystroke output
A method for reducing the erroneous display of multiple keystrokes on a target computer, that occur when depressing a key a single time on a Universal Serial Bus (USB) based keyboard from a remote computer. The invention eliminates the time lapse between the key press and key released events to produce single keystrokes on the target computer, instead of erroneous multiple keystrokes.
US08134479B2 Monocular motion stereo-based free parking space detection apparatus and method
A monocular motion stereo-based automatic free parking space detection system is disclosed. The system acquires image sequences with a single rearview fisheye camera, three-dimensionally reconstructs the vehicle rearview by using point correspondences, and recovers metric information from a known camera height to estimate the positions of adjacent vehicles thereby detecting the free parking spaces. By using de-rotation-based feature selection and 3D structure mosaicking the degradation of the 3D structure near the epipole is solved and it is not necessary to use the unreliable odometry due to its accuracy depending on road conditions.
US08134473B2 Signaling device for detecting the presence of an object
A sheet switch (142) has a bottom layer (144) and a top layer (160). First and second conductors (148, 162) located on the bottom layer (144) form two separate conductive paths, with a voltage potential applied to the conductors (148, 162). The top layer (160) includes a ground conductor (172). Spacers (178) are positioned between the top and bottom layers (160, 144). When forces are externally applied, the spacers (178) collapse and the ground conductor (172) contacts the first and second conductors (148, 162), and establishes a conductive path therebetween.
US08134471B2 Alert protocol for indicating a failure condition in a distributed system
A method is disclosed to alert a system administrator of a failure condition within a distributed system having a chassis, a management module, and one or more devices installed in the chassis. Such a method may initially identify whether a device within the chassis has encountered a failure condition. The method may then determine whether the device requires removal from the chassis based on the failure condition. The method may cause a visual fault indicator associated with the device to assume a first illuminated state in the event the device requires removal. The method may cause the visual fault indicator to assume a second illuminated state in the event the device does not require removal. If communication with a management module is possible, a visual fault indicator on the chassis may assume a third illuminated state if the device requires removal. A corresponding apparatus and computer-program product are also disclosed.
US08134470B2 Hazard detection system
A remote control system relating to a remote control and a base charger. A rechargeable battery contained within the remote control is charged when rested within a charging position of the base charger. Once a user removes the remote control from the charging position, the remote control doubles as a portable hazard detector that operates in a sustained manner for as long as the rechargeable batter has power. This means that the remote control will emit an alert noise if a hazard such as smoke or high level of carbon monoxide is detected by internal sensors located within the remote control. The base charger also has sensors and an alert speaker to inform the user of a potential hazard. In addition, the base charger is in communication with the remote control so that a user can locate a missing remote control.
US08134466B2 RFID system preventing recognition error and communication method thereof
A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag is provided that prevents a recognition error of the RFID tag due to the occurrence of a shadow region. The RFID tag includes a first tag performing communication with an RFID reader and a second tag connected to the first tag and suitable for use with a different communication type from the first tag. Thus, when information stored in the first tag can not be read, the second tag is activated and externally transmits information and when information stored in the first tag can be read, the second tag is deactivated and does not externally transmit information. A communication method of an RFID system including an RFID reader communicating with an RFID tag is also provided.
US08134464B2 Electronic article surveillance tag having a detrimental substance expulsion system with breakable vial
An EAS/expulsion detrimental substance tag (101) in which the tag is held to an article by an attaching assembly, a part of which may be releasably prevented from being withdrawn from the body of the tag. The tag body may be provided with one or more sensors, that are disposed in the body. The sensors are positioned adjacent the detrimental substance. The Benefit Denial (Ink portion) of this tag may feature an ink vial. When the tag and its ink vial are attacked, the tag will expel the detrimental substance out and onto the article being protected.
US08134463B2 Wheelchair accessory
My invention is an improvement upon the previously existing wheelchair warning lamp apparatus that fails to allow the wheelchair to fold and be used indoors when installed onto the wheelchair and require drilling to be installed. My apparatus, a clamp-on extendible and retractable cylinder shaped erected pole has a safety light and an audible alert equipment installed on top of the inner casing and a pole lock nut installed on the outer casing whereas the outer pole casing is attached to the battery housing support member with three C-Clamps vertically and horizontally attached on the battery housing allowing the pole and battery safety light assembly with audible alert apparatus to be clamped onto one side only of the wheelchair without drilling required and allows the chair to fold and be used indoors without removal of the installed pole and battery with safety light with audible alert apparatus from the wheelchair.
US08134460B2 Relative positioning system method
A relative positioning system and method has an adjoining pair of spaced apart receivers positioned proximal to an object causing a signal interference with a radio frequency signal detectable by each receiver of the adjoining pair. The radio frequency signal is associated with an emitter. Control electronics operatively couple the spaced apart receivers. The control electronics are configured to determine a direction of the emitter based on the signal interference. In an embodiment of the system and method the emitter is associated with an object of interest, the signal encodes information relating to the identity and status of the object, and information and heading of the object are cutaneously communicated to an operator by an article worn by the operator.
US08134459B2 Wireless telecommunications system adaptable for patient monitoring
A wireless network having an architecture that resembles a peer-to-peer network has two types of nodes, a first sender type node and a second receiver/relay type node. The network may be used in a medical instrumentation environment whereby the first type node may be wireless devices that could monitor physical parameters of a patient such as for example wireless oximeters. The second type node are mobile wireless communicators that are adapted to receive the data from the wireless devices if they are within the transmission range of the wireless devices. After an aggregation process involving the received data, each of the node communicators broadcasts or disseminates its most up to date data onto the network. Any other relay communicator node in the network that is within the broadcast range of a broadcasting communicator node would receive the up to date data. This makes it possible for communicators that are out of the transmitting range of a wireless device to be apprized of the condition of the patient being monitored by the wireless device. Each communicator in the network is capable of receiving and displaying data from a plurality of wireless devices.
US08134458B2 Communication apparatus and method
A communication apparatus (1) for communicating over an electrical power cable (3). The communication apparatus (1) comprises a transmitter circuit (5) adapted to transmit a communication signal; and a receiver circuit (6) adapted to receive a communication signal from another communication apparatus (1). The communication apparatus (1) is adapted to transmit and receive communication signals over the power cable (3) both when said power cable (3) is conducting electricity and when said power cable (3) is not conducting electricity.
US08134455B2 Method for sending an emergency call and device
For sending an emergency call as a function of a predefined accident criterion, together with the emergency call, dynamic sensor data are transmitted which have been recorded in particular shortly before the occurrence of an accident criterion and which allow conclusions to be drawn about the accident situation.
US08134454B2 Receiver module with dual mode capability
The present invention supports the remote control of a controlled device. A hybrid device receives a control signal over an infrared communications channel or a wireless networking channel. The hybrid device can replace an IR receiver module in the controlled device in order to provide backward compatibility as well as provide universal operation with a wireless networking controller. The hybrid device processes a signal received over one of the communications channels. When a signal is received over the infrared communications channel, the processor converts the signal to an output code that is sent to a device controller. When a signal is received over the wireless networking communications channel, the processor converts the signal to a wireless command, converts the wireless command to an output code, and sends the output code to the device controller. All output codes are transparent for the two communications channels.
US08134451B1 RFID tag chips and tags capable of backscattering more codes and methods
RFID tags and chips for RFID tags store a first code and a second code in memory. They are capable of backscattering a combination made from at least portions of the first code and the second code, without receiving any commands in the interim. In a number of embodiments, therefore, a separate command does not have to be sent for also reading the second code, thereby saving time in inventorying the tags. Plus, the combination can enable reading tag codes during tag manufacturing that are not otherwise readily available to read in the field.
US08134450B2 Content provision to subscribers via wireless transmission
Methods and systems that provide content to subscribers via wireless transmission by initiating a page that does not automatically provide associated content. The content provider conserves air time by not automatically transmitting the content. The information content may be of different types, such as voice, text, audio, or even video, and may be dynamic. In addition to the aforementioned, the content provider may provide to subscribers via wireless transmission songs or video clips or updates on weather or stock rates.
US08134446B2 Electrical component with a sensor element, method for the encapsulation of a sensor element, and method for production of a plate arrangement
An electrical component is specified with a sensor element, which is embedded in a plate arrangement. The plate arrangement includes at least three plates and conductor tracks, which are located between them and are conductively connected with the sensor element. At least two of the conductor tracks have exposed areas. Furthermore, a method for the encapsulation of a sensor element and a method for the production of a plate arrangement are specified.
US08134445B2 RFID open fuse indicator, system, and method
Electrical fuse indicators, systems and methods for detecting when fuses enter an open state involve a wireless identification element, which alerts a communication unit that the fuse has entered an open state. The wireless identification device may include an antenna. The antenna may be in contact with a fuse element, such that opening of the fuse element renders the antenna inoperable. Alternatively the antenna may be connected to the fuse element in such a manner that opening of the fuse element alters the frequency on which the antenna transmits. A logic port may also be used to detect the operational state of a fuse. Use of such indicators is compatible with existing infrastructure.
US08134444B2 Inductor and manufacturing method thereof
An inductor includes a core substrate including minute column-like electrical conductors extending between a front surface and a back surface of the core substrate. Each column-like electrical conductor is insulated from adjacent column-like electrical conductors by being surrounded by an insulating material. Insulation layers are formed on the front surface and the back surface of the core substrate, respectively. At least two connection electrical conductors extend through each of the insulation layers. Each connection electrical conductor is electrically connected to a plurality of the column-like electrical conductors. Wirings are formed on each of the insulation layers to connect said connection electrical conductors to each other electrically. The wirings, the connection electrical conductors and the column-like electrical conductors are connected to form a coil in a three-dimensional manner.
US08134443B2 Extended E matrix integrated magnetics (MIM) core
A matrix integrated magnetics (MIM) “Extended E” core in which a plurality of outer legs are disposed on a base and separated along a first outer edge to define windows therebetween. A center leg is disposed on the top region of the base and separated from the outer legs to define a center window. The center leg is suitably positioned along a second outer edge opposite the first or between outer legs positioned along opposing outer edges. A plate is disposed on the outer legs opposite the base.
US08134442B1 Magic spheres assembled from conically magnetized rings
A group of magnetic strands are configured into a minimal number of solid magnetized toroidal rings with a conical magnetization direction and then aligned, stacked and assembled into a magic sphere magnetic structure. Each magnetized toroidal ring has predetermined dimensions to form the inner and outer surfaces of a spherical shell. The present invention also encompasses a magic sphere magnetic device with unsegmented solid magnetized toroidal rings and methods for assembling a magic sphere by stacking magnetized toroidal rings with a conical magnetic direction.
US08134439B2 Solenoid
A solenoid, in particular for switching pressure controllers or pressure valves, including an armature movable in an armature space, and a coil which can be impinged by current. When the coil is impinged by current, a magnetic field is generated serving for moving the armature, and the armature space can be filled with oil. For de-airing the armature space at least one de-airing channel is provided. In the de-airing channel at least one backflow-preventing element is provided which is permeable in the direction of de-airing.
US08134436B2 Linear solenoid
A linear solenoid includes a biasing portion to bias a ring core onto a bottom of a cup-shape yoke in an axis direction. The ring core has an attachment portion to which the biasing portion is attached, and the attachment portion is located only on an outer circumference side of the ring core. The biasing portion shortens a dimension of the ring core in the axis direction only on the outer circumference side, and the biasing portion is located between the attachment portion of the ring core and a coil accommodation resin to accommodate a coil in the axis direction.
US08134434B2 Superconducting quick switch
A magnet system for generating a magnetic field may include a superconducting magnet, a switch, and a heater element thermally coupled to the switch. The superconducting magnet is structured to generate magnetic fields, and the switch includes a non-inductive superconducting current carrying path connected in parallel to the superconducting magnet. In general, the switch is structured to only carry a level of current that is a portion of the current required to obtain a full field by the superconducting magnet.
US08134433B2 Superconducting magnet apparatus
Main coils, counteracting coils and correction coils, each forming superconducting coil, are enclosed in two cooling medium chamber facing to each other and an imaging region is formed between the two cooling medium chamber positioned in each vacuum chamber, the main coils being divided into two pieces to reduce the current density and the maximum experience magnetic filed and compression stress.
US08134430B2 Trigger device used in a palmtop computer
A trigger device includes a retaining frame, a swing arm, a toggle switch, a resilient member and a touch component. An end of the swing arm is connected to the middle of the retaining frame, and another end of the swing arm is connected to a magnetic sensor, and an end of the toggle switch is pivotally connected to the top of the retaining frame. The swing arm forms a pressing rod disposed on the toggle switch and pressed for swinging the swing arm. The retaining frame and swing arm are connected to the resilient member, and the touch component is mounted into the retaining frame and installed at another end of the toggle switch. An elastic button is installed between the touch component and the toggle switch for pressing the toggle switch. Obvious feel and tough can be provided to enhance the operability and convenience of the trigger device.
US08134429B2 Electrical appliance having an electrical connection
An electrical appliance designed according to the principle of a fork connection, and into which a contact element is insertable between two contact clips. In the event of high currents, such as those which can occur in the event of short circuits in a load which is connected to the fork connection, magnetic forces counteract current constriction forces, thus allowing higher currents to be carried through the connection without the contact clips being bent apart from one another in the process. This is achieved in that a magnetic field caused by a current is concentrated in a particularly advantageous manner for production of forces which draw the two clip contacts together with the aid of a part at least partially composed of a ferromagnetic material, one of which in at least one embodiment, is arranged between the contact clips.
US08134428B2 Circuit breaker with electronic sensing and de-latch activation
A circuit breaker and method includes a mechanical pole moveable between a latched position and an unlatched position to open an electrical connection between a pair of electrical contacts. An electronic tripping device is configured to respond to a sensor signal. The sensor signal is output from a condition sensor wherein upon receiving the sensor signal the electronic tripping device trips the mechanical pole into the unlatched position.
US08134425B2 Method and system for filters embedded in an integrated circuit package
Methods and systems for filters embedded in an integrated circuit package are disclosed and may include controlling filtering of signals within an integrated circuit via one or more filter components embedded within a multi-layer package bonded to the integrated circuit. The one or more filter components may be electrically coupled to one or more switchable capacitors within the integrated circuit. The filter components may include transmission line devices, microstrip filters, transformers, surface mount devices, inductors, and/or coplanar waveguide filters. The filter components may be fabricated utilizing metal conductive layers and/or ferromagnetic layers deposited on and/or embedded within the multi-layer package. The integrated circuit may be electrically coupled to the multi-layer package utilizing a flip-chip bonding technique.
US08134423B2 Noise filter and noise-filter-incorporated amplifier circuit
A ladder LPF includes a first capacitor formed of a transistor in which two terminals out of three are diode-connected, and a second capacitor formed by connecting a pn junction capacitor and an insulating capacitor in parallel. In the second capacitor, the pn junction capacitor formed in a semiconductor layer and the insulating capacitor formed in a surface of the semiconductor layer are connected to each other in parallel so as to almost overlap each other. Accordingly, the area in the LPF occupied by the second capacitor can be prevented from increasing even when its capacitance value is increased. Moreover, having the snap-back characteristics, the first capacitor can protect the second capacitor having the insulating capacitor from ESD. As a result, what can be obtained is a compact noise filter having high RFI removal characteristics and accomplishing high resistance to ESD.
US08134422B2 Non-reciprocal circuit device
A non-reciprocal circuit device comprising a ground plate having pluralities of external projections, a resin member having a hole through which the ground plate is exposed, a garnet plate disposed in the hole of the resin member, a microstrip line member disposed on a main surface of the garnet plate, a partition member disposed on the microstrip line member, and a permanent magnet disposed on the partition member between a pair of metal cases in this order from bottom, at least part of the external projections of the ground plate extending through the hole of the resin member over an upper surface of the partition member, and being bent to enclose the garnet plate, the microstrip line member and the partition member.
US08134419B2 Digital high-frequency generator circuit
A high-frequency generator circuit comprises a signal generating circuit, a delay unit, a selector, a synthesizer circuit, and a controller. The signal generating circuit generates a signal having the same frequency as an output signal. The delay unit includes a plurality of delay circuits, and delays the signal generated by the signal generating circuit. The selector selects an output signal of the delay circuits. The synthesizer circuit synthesizes the signal selected by the selector, and outputs the output signal. The controller controls the selector based on data for setting a waveform of the output signal and a control signal for setting at least amplitude, phase and frequency of the output signal.
US08134417B2 Automatic amplitude control for voltage controlled oscillator
A circuit and method for calibrating a VCO (voltage controlled oscillator) is disclosed. In one embodiment, a circuit includes a VCO and a bias control circuit coupled to a tail node of the VCO. An amplitude control unit may also be coupled to the tail node, wherein the amplitude control unit is configured to determine the amplitude of a VCO output signal based on a voltage present on the tail node. The amplitude control unit may also be configured to generate a bias voltage based on the amplitude of the VCO output signal and a target voltage. The bias control circuit may be coupled to receive the bias voltage from the amplitude control unit and may be further configured to adjust the voltage on the tail node based on the received bias voltage.
US08134416B2 Surface acoustic wave driving circuit and oscillator therefor
A driving circuit of a surface wave resonator (X1) is described; the resonator comprises a static capacitor (Co) and the driving circuit is adapted to supply a voltage (Vx) to the resonator. The driving circuit comprises reactive means (L3) adapted to resonate in combination with said static capacitor (Co) of the resonator at a predetermined frequency (Fo) in the initial driving period of the resonator at said voltage; the driving circuit comprises passive means (R3) adapted to determine oscillations at said predetermined frequency (Fo).
US08134410B1 Transceiver gain calibration
Transceivers with multiple gain stages that include open loop and closed loop amplifiers are subject to differential non-linearity (DNL) errors in their total gain versus gain index curve due to the gain step variability of the open loop amplifiers. The initial and time varying DNL can be reduced by a control loop that uses the relative gain step precision of the closed loop amplifiers and of passive attenuators to establish a control loop to reduce the DNL of the total gain.
US08134405B2 Semiconductor device and timing control method for the same
A semiconductor device includes a power-supply control portion and a latch portion. The power-supply control portion supplies power to an internal circuit in response to an input signal synchronized with rising of clock. The latch portion latches the input signal in synchronization with falling of the clock and supplies the latched input signal to the internal circuit.
US08134402B1 Apparatus and method for powering up with hysteresis inactive
A temperature-sensor circuit is provided. The temperature-sensor circuit may be configured such that an output of the temperature-sensor circuit trips when a specified temperature is reached. The temperature-sensor circuit may also be configured to trigger hysteresis if the specified temperature is reached. Additionally, the temperature-sensor circuit may be configured for powering up with hysteresis disabled. However, after the completion of a settling period, the hysteresis is enabled for triggering based on the temperature.
US08134399B2 Signal transformer
A fast current generating element in a current generating unit, used by the present invention, provides a large current for accelerating the switching of transistor switches when the transistor switches are switched. The fast current generating element includes a capacitor to provide a large differential current when a voltage level transiently changes during the switching of the transistor switches. Therefore, a transient response time of a signal transformer is shortened.
US08134395B2 Leakage power optimized structure
A digital latch circuit substantially reduces leakage current in output stages of edge-triggered digital switching devices. The circuit comprises first and second NAND gates for receiving first and second input signals and providing first and second output signals. The first NAND gate includes a first A input for receiving the first input signal, a first B input connected to a second NAND gate output, a first leakage current control input connected to a second A input of the second NAND gate, and a first NAND gate output for providing the first output signal. The second NAND gate includes the second A input for receiving the second input signal, a second B input connected to the first NAND gate output, a second leakage current control input connected to the first A input of the first NAND gate, and the second NAND gate output for providing the second output signal. The leakage current through the first NAND gate is substantially reduced based on application of the second input signal to the first leakage current control input. Similarly, the leakage current through the second NAND gate is substantially reduced based on application of the first input signal to the second leakage current control input. This circuit may comprise a set-reset latch in an output stage of an edge-triggered sequential switching device, such as a D flip-flop or a JK master-slave flip-flop.
US08134391B2 Semiconductor devices with signal synchronization circuits
Semiconductor devices are disclosed providing synchronization circuits for synchronized signal distribution for a plurality of devices in a semiconductor device. The synchronization apparatus includes an independent synchronization circuit and a dependent synchronization circuit. The independent synchronization circuit may be configured to receive a source signal and to generate a first destination signal substantially synchronized with the source signal. The dependent synchronization circuit may be coupled to the independent synchronization circuit and configured to receive the source signal and to generate a second destination signal substantially synchronized with the source signal.
US08134389B2 Programmable frequency divider
A clock divider and method of operating the same. In various embodiments, the clock divider may be configured to divide clock frequencies by both even and odd divisors. The divisor may be an integer that is represented by an N-bit value, and the clock divider may be programmable by writing the N-bit value to a register. The divisor may be even or odd. During operation, the clock divider may decrement a counter down from an initial value (derived from the N-bit value representing the divisor) to a trigger value. When the trigger value is detected, the clock divider may cause the output clock to toggle. The trigger value may depend on whether the divisor is even or odd. The clock divider may be re-programmed during operation by writing a new N-bit value into the register. Re-programming may include changing the divisor from an even value to an odd value.
US08134387B2 Self-gating synchronizer
A synchronizer circuit for transferring data from a source clock domain to a target clock domain. A first latch in the target clock domain may capture a data value corresponding to current data received from the source clock domain. Under certain conditions, the first latch may enter into a metastable, or undefined logic state. A second latch may remain stable, and store a previous value corresponding to data that has most recently been transferred from the source clock domain to the target clock domain. The respective values output by the two latches may be compared by a detection circuit, and a value derived from the output value of the first latch and corresponding to the current data may be written to an output latch if the current data differs from the stored previous value. The detection circuit may also provide a defined logical value to the output latch even if the first latch is in a metastable state.
US08134386B2 Hybrid frequency compensation network
Hybrid frequency compensation is provided. Hybrid circuits are used to subtract the transmit signal from the receive signal in a full duplex communication system. Since the hybrid circuit and the main line driver are exposed to different loads, accurate subtraction is difficult to achieve. A frequency dependent network is used to match the loading seen by the driver and the hybrid. The compensation network can be based on active and/or passive components.
US08134385B2 Split cascode line amplifier for current-mode signal transmission
Current-mode transmission is implemented in a cascode amplifier by splitting a cascode circuit into a front end and a back end to ensure wideband current-mode transmission of an audio signal. A transmission cable is located between the high impedance output of the first end and the low impedance input of the back end. The front end includes a first amplifying device, and the back end includes a second amplifying device. The front end is phantom powered by the back end using the same electrical conductors that carry the current-mode signal over the transmission cable.
US08134383B2 LSI test apparatus, LSI test method, and computer product
An LSI test apparatus includes a test circuit synthesizing unit that synthesizes a test circuit and inserts the test circuit in a pre-test-synthesis net list; a test pattern generating unit that, based on a post-test-synthesis net list acquired by the test circuit synthesizing unit, generates a test pattern that simultaneously activates selected gated clock buffers; a simulating unit that, using the test pattern generated by the test pattern generating unit, simulates operation of a circuit created from the post-test-synthesis net list; and a power source analyzing unit that analyzes voltage drop in terms of amount, based on operation rate information acquired by the simulating unit.
US08134380B2 Test probe structure
The present disclosure provides a method for testing an integrated circuit having a load impedance. The method includes generating a first test signal having a first frequency and a second test signal having a second frequency, wherein the second frequency is greater than the first frequency, transmitting the first test signal to a substrate having a board circuit operable to process the first signal, transmitting the second test signal to a substrate, wherein the substrate includes an impedance matching circuit operable to transform the load impedance of the integrated circuit into a desired impedance for the second frequency, and sending the first and second test signals to the integrated circuit via the substrate.
US08134374B2 Evaluation circuit for capacitance and method thereof
In an evaluation method, voltages at ends of a to-be-measured capacitor and a capacitance-adjustable circuit are switched in response to a first set of clock signals so as to adjust an integrated voltage to be a sum of the integrated voltage and a first difference voltage. Next, whether a first control event is received is judged. If not, the previous step is performed. If yes, an integration operation is performed to switch a voltage of an end of a known capacitor in order to adjust the integrated voltage to be a sum of the integrated voltage and a second difference voltage. Next, whether an integrating period ends is judged. If not, the first step is repeated. If yes, a capacitance of the to-be-measured capacitor is obtained according to the number of times that the integration operation is performed in the integrating period and a capacitance of the known capacitor.
US08134361B2 Magnetic sensor including magnetic field detectors and field resistors arranged on inclined surfaces
A magnetic sensor including sensor bridge circuits, each including a pair of magnetic field detectors and a pair of fixed resistors. The magnetic field detectors in each bridge circuit are located on the same inclined surface, while the fixed resistors are each located on a different inclined surface. The inclined surface configuration reduces the number of fabrication steps necessary to fabricate the magnetic sensor.
US08134359B2 Magnetic rotational-angle detector
The present invention provides a magnetic rotational-angle detector capable of detecting a position and a rotational angle of a rotating member with excellent accuracy. The magnetic rotational-angle detector includes device arrays (51, 52) constituted by a plurality of magnetic sensor devices which are arranged to cancel the n-th order harmonic components by each other. In the device arrays, the magnetic sensor devices corresponding to each other are arranged such that they are spaced apart with a distance of (2m+1)λ, and the arrangement of all the magnetic sensor devices and their orientations with respect to a power-supply terminal and a ground terminal are axisymmetrical about a straight line (2b) passing through a barycenric position (59) of all the magnetic sensor devices which is positioned on a straight line along a radial direction of a rotating drum (1).
US08134357B2 Multi-electrode measuring system
The invention provides a multi-electrode measuring system including a front end device which is a sensing device including a multi-electrode sensing device having a plurality of electrodes; a multi-channel fixture coupled to the multi-electrode sensing device; and a reference electrode. A back-end device as a virtual instrumentation is an electronic device including a read out circuit device coupled to the multi-channel fixture and the reference electrode for receiving each original signal from each electrode of the multi-electrode sensing device and the reference electrode determining a sample solution; a data acquisition device coupled to the read out circuit device for digitizing each original signal to form a digital signal and for array sampling; and a signal processing device coupled to the data acquisition device for processing each signal.
US08134346B1 System and method for power factor correction
A system and method for dynamically adjusting capacitance added in parallel to an electrical line input for improving efficiency of an electrical system. A microprocessor monitors in real time the current and voltage wave forms of a system and selects the optimum amount of capacitance from a bank of capacitors of different values. The system is implemented at the watt-hour meter to encourage adoption of the device by utility companies and customers.
US08134345B2 Cryogenic exciter
The disclosed technology is a cryogenic static exciter. The cryogenic static exciter is connected to a synchronous electric machine that has a field winding. The synchronous electric machine is cooled via a refrigerator or cryogen like liquid nitrogen. The static exciter is in communication with the field winding and is operating at ambient temperature. The static exciter receives cooling from a refrigerator or cryogen source, which may also service the synchronous machine, to selected areas of the static exciter and the cooling selectively reduces the operating temperature of the selected areas of the static exciter.
US08134343B2 Energy storage device for starting engines of motor vehicles and other transportation systems
An energy storage device for storing energy for starting an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle includes a DC-DC converter, a plurality of capacitors connected electrically to the DC-DC converter, and a housing for containing the DC-DC converter and the capacitors. The DC-DC converter converts a voltage provided by the motor vehicle's battery to a second voltage stored by the capacitors. During an engine start cycle, energy discharges from the capacitors to the starter motor of the engine, wherein the stored voltage of the capacitors provides energy to start the engine. The capacitors are recharged by the vehicle's battery. A thermally insulated barrier separates the DC-DC converter and the capacitors. The housing may be sized and shaped substantially as that of a standard motor vehicle battery, enabling the energy storage device to be installed within the motor vehicle as a substitute for one or more of the vehicle's batteries.
US08134340B2 Battery management system
A battery management system capable of safely disconnecting a charge/discharge current line from a battery pack in an over-charge condition is provided. The battery management system includes a charge/discharge relay including a relay switch coupled to a charge/discharge current path of a battery pack and a driving coil for driving the relay switch, a relay driving unit for controlling the driving coil, a motor control unit (MCU) for controlling the relay driving unit, the MCU being coupled to the relay driving unit, a switching device being coupled between the driving coil and the relay driving unit, and a switching control unit for controlling on/off operations of the switching device to control a current of the relay driving unit.
US08134339B2 Integrated circuit and method for preserving vehicle's battery charge and protecting trailer load
A method and integrated circuit for preserving a battery's charge and protecting electrical devices is disclosed. A maximum and a minimum battery voltage value at the output port are stored in a memory. A steady state battery voltage at the output port is measured and stored in the memory. A processor compares the measured steady battery voltage value to the maximum and the minimum battery voltage values. If the measured steady state battery voltage value is greater than the maximum battery voltage value, an over voltage state is reported by the processor. If the measured steady state battery voltage value is less than the minimum battery voltage value, a low battery voltage state is reported by the processor.
US08134338B2 Battery management system and driving method thereof
A battery management system is provided for managing a battery that supplies power to a vehicle. The battery includes a plurality of cells. The battery management system includes a sensing unit for measuring a voltage of each of the plurality of cells. The battery management system detects at least one first cell among the plurality of cells that needs to be balanced according to the measured voltage of each of the plurality of cells. In addition, the battery management system performs a cell balancing operation on said at least one first cell by using different methods according to a driving state of the vehicle.
US08134335B2 Car power source apparatus
The car power source apparatus is provided with a leakage detection circuit 3 having a battery 1 with a plurality of battery units 2 connected in series, a first series circuit 11 made up of first leakage detection resistors 12 and a first leakage detection switch 13 to connect the first connection node 10 of the series connected battery units 2 to ground 9, a second series circuit 21 made up of second leakage detection resistors 22 and a second leakage detection switch 23 to connect the second connection node 20 of the series connected battery units 2 to ground 9, and voltage detection circuits 4 to detect voltage of the first leakage detection resistors 12 and the second leakage detection resistors 22. Further, the car power source apparatus is provided with a failure detection circuit 5 to control the first leakage detection switch 13 and the second leakage detection switch 23 ON and OFF and determine failure of the leakage detection circuit 3 from voltages detected by the voltage detection circuits 4.
US08134334B2 Vehicle
Light applied from an illumination unit illuminates a space formed of an accommodation unit, and facilitates a user's operation of coupling a charging connector to an electric power-receiving unit. When a lid unit is in a closed state, a part of the light applied from the illumination unit toward the accommodation unit transmits through a light transmission member provided at the lid unit and leaks toward a space outside a vehicle body. The leaked light enables a user to visually perceive the position of the charging port at a glance even if the lid unit is in the closed state.
US08134327B2 Phase current measurements in a three phase inverter using a single common DC-link current sensor
A method for measuring current in each phase of a three-phase inverter driven motor is based on the three-phase inverter being controlled in a PWM mode by three PWM signals including the use of a common DC-link current sensing resistor. The current on the sensing resistor is intermittently sampled. The method includes determining a modulation index for the voltage demand set by a motor controller. Based on specific mutual duty cycle conditions of the three PWM phase driving signals, sampling windows of sufficient duration are created for allowing distinct sampling of two of the phase currents.
US08134319B2 Compensation of motor control using current-RPM relation for a ventilation system
A method of constant airflow control includes various controls to accomplish a substantially constant airflow rate over a significant change of the static pressure in a ventilation duct. One control is a constant I·RPM control, which is primarily used in a low static pressure range. Another control is a constant RPM control, which is primarily used in a high static pressure range. These controls requires neither a static pressure sensor nor an airflow rate sensor to accomplish substantially constant airflow rate while static pressure changes. Also, the method improves the accuracy of the control by correcting certain deviations that are caused by the motor's current-RPM characteristics. To compensate the deviation, the method adopts a test operation in a minimum static pressure condition. Also disclosed is an apparatus for conducting these control methods.
US08134314B2 Electric powered vehicle
An electric powered vehicle according to the present invention comprises a battery, an electric power converting device, an electric motor, a drive wheel, a control part, an accelerator, a brake, and a rotation sensor. The control part detects the velocity using the rotation sensor. When a first velocity threshold is Vt1, and a second velocity threshold is Vt2, and when the thresholds are Vt1
US08134313B2 Device and method for closing, or opening and closing, at least one drawer, flap, door, or the like
Disclosed is a device for moving and/or opening and closing at least one drawer, flap, door, or similar. The device comprises at least one-drive unit (9) that is effectively connected to the drawer, flap, door, or similar, at least one control and regulation unit (1) for the at least one drive unit (9), and at least one sensor unit (2) for detecting the direction of rotation and/or the number of rotations of the drive shaft of the drive unit (9), the number and/or the direction of rotation being fed to the control and regulation unit (1). A timer (5) is provided that starts a given interval when rotations of the drive shaft are detected which are not generated by the drive unit (9) while at least one comparing unit (3,4) is provided in which a lower threshold value can be stored for the rotations or partial rotations of the drive shaft detected by the sensor unit (2) within the given interval. The drive unit (9) can be activated so as to open or close the at least one drawer, flap, door, or similar when the lower threshold is exceeded.
US08134311B2 Light source and method for operating a lighting system
The invention relates to a light source for generating light having a spectral emittance in at least a part of the range of 380 nm to 780 nm, the light having a spectral power distribution E(λ) as a function of the wavelength λ, and a general color-rendering index Ra, wherein the ratio of the integral spectral power distribution over a first range of 575 nm≦λ≦650 nm to that of a second range of 380 nm≦λ≦780 nm is given by the relation: and wherein Bb, ≦0.15 and Ra≧20. The light generated by the light source has a relatively small disturbing effect on migrating birds, while it still allows acceptable visibility for human beings.
US08134310B2 Advanced low voltage lighting system
Disclosed is a lighting system supporting multiple independently controlled zones utilizing a plurality of semiconductor switches coupled to a plurality of transformers to produce a non-sinusoidal power output and controlled by a digital controller that receives feedback from each zone in order to auto-sense the proper voltage for a plurality of connected loads.
US08134307B2 Method, system and remote control for controlling the settings of each of a multitude of spotlights
Method for controlling the settings of each of a multitude of spotlights, such as light intensity, color and light beam direction, wherein a remote control is used for sending control signals to a control system comprising a multitude of control units for changing the settings of said multitude of spotlights to desired values, which control units are each associated with one of said multitude of spotlights, wherein said control units can change the settings of their associated spotlights to the desired values, wherein each of said multitude of spotlights is radiating a unique light signal which is superimposed on its light beam, wherein the remote control comprises a sensor for determining said unique light signal, wherein the remote control sends with said control signal a spotlight identifying signal associated with the determined unique light signal as determined at the time that the remote control is used, and wherein the control unit associated with said spotlight identifying signal reacts to the combined spotlight identifying signal and control signal by changing its associated spotlight's settings to the desired values.
US08134306B2 Visual notification methods for candy-bar type cellphones
A wireless handheld communications device with a liquid crystal display, especially, a field sequential liquid crystal display, includes a visual notification for a powered up, inactive state. The visual notification is preferably through a light emitting diode that may be part of the backlighting system for the LCD or may be independent from the backlighting system. The waveforms, periodicity, color selection, and color sequencing may be customizable by one or both of the manufacturer and user.
US08134305B2 Light source driving apparatus
A light source driving apparatus for sequentially driving a plurality or light sources is provided. The light source driving apparatus includes a light source power supply for supplying a power source necessary for driving the plurality of light sources, a light source controller for generating a control signal to sequentially turn on and off the plurality of light sources, a soft starter connected between the light source power supply and the light sources, for delaying the power source generated from the light source power supply for a first determined time and supplying the delayed power source to the light sources, and a control signal delayer connected between the light source controller and the light sources, for delaying an ON signal of the control signal generated from the light source controller for a second predetermined time and supplying the delayed signal to the light sources.
US08134304B2 Light source driving device capable of dynamically keeping constant current sink and related method
A light source driving device for driving a light emitting component is disclosed. The light source driving device includes a voltage converter coupled to the light emitting component for converting an input voltage into an output driving voltage according to a voltage control signal, a dimming unit coupled to the light emitting component for implementing a dimming process according to a dimming signal, a current source coupled to the dimming unit for providing a driving current to drive the light emitting component, and a control unit coupled to the dimming unit and the voltage converter for detecting a dimming state to generate a dimming detection signal and generating a reference voltage according to the dimming detection signal, wherein the control unit controls the voltage converter to generate the output driving voltage so as to driving the light emitting component.
US08134303B2 Methods and apparatus for simulating resistive loads
Methods and apparatus for simulating resistive loads, and facilitating series, parallel, and/or series-parallel connections of multiple loads to draw operating power. Current-to-voltage characteristics of loads are altered in a predetermined manner so as to facilitate a predictable and/or desirable behavior of multiple loads drawing power from a power source. Exemplary loads include LED-based light sources and LED-based lighting units. Altered current-to-voltage characteristics may cause a load to appear as a substantially linear or resistive element to the power source, at least over some operating range. In connections of multiple such loads, the voltage across each load is relatively more predictable. In one example, a series connection of multiple loads with altered current-to-voltage characteristics may be operated from a line voltage without requiring a transformer.
US08134302B2 Offline LED driving circuits
An offline LED driving circuit includes a controller, a shunt regulator, an opto-coupler, and a dimming circuit. The controller generates a switching signal to switch a transformer for providing an output voltage and an output current. The shunt regulator is coupled to an output terminal of the LED driving circuit for providing a feedback signal to the controller via the opto-coupler. The dimming circuit coupled to the shunt regulator modulates the feedback signal at a first feedback level and a second feedback level in response to a dimming signal. The output voltage is respectively regulated at a first output level and a second output level in response to the first feedback level and the second feedback level of the feedback signal. The duty cycle of the switching signal will be varied in a soft-start manner when the feedback signal changes from the second feedback level to the first feedback level.
US08134300B2 Portable lighting devices
A flashlight having a locking mechanism for securing a head skirt to a head assembly is disclosed. A circuit for temporarily remember the mode of operation of the flashlight is also disclosed.
US08134299B2 LED control system using modulated signal
An LED control system using a modulated signal includes a computer, a data storage unit, an AC power, a power conversion circuit, a control circuit, and an LED lamp string. The AC power is converted into a DC power by the power conversion circuit to supply a DC voltage to the control circuit and the LED lamp string. A computer control data is sent to the control circuit through the data storage unit by a user using the computer. The computer control data is modulated to a modulated signal by the control circuit. The modulated signal is sent to the LED lamp string with the same transmission line sending the DC voltage. The light of the LED lamp string is changed according to the modulated signal. The cost is reduced because the DC voltage and the modulated signal are sent in the same transmission line.
US08134295B2 Vehicle lamp control system and control method
A vehicle lamp control system includes a target irradiating direction setting unit which sets, in accordance with a running condition of a vehicle, a target irradiating direction of the lamp. An actuator controls an irradiating direction of the lamp to be directed in the target irradiating direction based on a reference direction. The actuator includes a reference setting section which executes a reference setting operation to set the irradiating direction of the lamp to be directed in the reference direction. The target irradiating direction setting unit includes a condition determining section which determines whether the reference setting section has executed the reference setting operation, and a reference setting command section which, when the condition determining section determines that the reference setting section has not yet executed the reference setting operation, instructs the reference setting section to execute the reference setting operation.
US08134294B2 Low pressure discharge lamps with coated inner wires for improved lumen maintenance
Disclosed herein is a low pressure discharge lamp having a coating disposed upon at least a portion of inner lead-in wires, wherein the coating comprises refractory nanoparticles. Also disclosed herein, in particular, are fluorescent lamps having a coating disposed upon at least a portion of inner lead-in wires, the coating comprising refractory oxide nanoparticles having a median primary particle size of less than about 70 nm, with a thickness of from about 0.5 micrometer to about 10 micrometer. Disclosed advantages may include lessened end discoloration over the operational lifetime of the lamp, enhanced lumen maintenance, and inhibited mercury consumption.
US08134292B2 Light emitting device with a thermal insulating and refractive index matching material
A light emitting device has a light emitting diode (LED) encapsulated by an encapsulant member. The encapsulant member includes a luminescent material, such as a phosphor, and a thermal insulating material. The thermal insulating material effectively insulates the luminescent material from the heat generated by the LED. A thermal conducting material is desirably placed in thermal contact with a back side of the LED to assist heat dissipation. The encapsulant member may be formed in two separate layers with the luminescent material forming a luminescent layer, and the thermal insulating material forming a thermal insulation layer disposed between the luminescent layer and the LED.
US08134291B2 Electroluminescent device and method for preparing the same
An electroluminescent device comprises a substrate, a first electrode, a second electrode, and an organic layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and including at least a light-emitting layer. A metal nano pattern which enables emission of polarized light is provided on one surface of at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein a grating period of the metal nano pattern satisfies the relation of Formula 1 below. A method of preparing the electroluminescent device comprises providing a substrate, first and second electrodes, and an organic layer including a light-emitting layer, with a metal nano pattern being provided on at least one of the first and second electrodes. Formula 1 is described in more detail in the description of the invention. The electroluminescent device can achieve emission of polarized light, without reforming materials used in forming the organic layer. D < λ n o + n i ⁢ sin ⁢ ⁢ θ i Formula ⁢ ⁢ 1
US08134283B2 Vibrating element and vibrator
A vibrating element includes: a vibrating body having frequency temperature dependency; and a temperature characteristic correcting part provided on a surface of the vibrating body. The temperature characteristic correcting part has a temperature characteristic of at least one of a Young's modulus and a thermal expansion coefficient and is expressed by a temperature characteristic curve which has at least one of an inflection point and an extremal value. In the vibrating element, a temperature of at least one of the inflection point and the extremal value is within an operating temperature range of the vibrating body.
US08134278B2 Surface acoustic wave device and surface acoustic wave biosensor
A surface acoustic wave device, including: a piezoelectric substrate; an interdigitated transducer electrode disposed on the substrate; an oxide film disposed on surface of the interdigitated transducer electrode; and a hydrophobic film disposed on a surface of the oxide film.
US08134277B2 Electrostatic comb actuator
An electrostatic comb actuator having reduced in-plane rotation of a tiltable element is disclosed. The actuator has a stator comb electrode and a tiltable rotor comb electrode. The rotor comb electrode fingers extend from an anchor wall running parallel to the axis of rotation of the rotor at a first distance from the axis of rotation. The rotor comb electrode fingers extend towards the axis of rotation for a length that is smaller than the first distance. The stator electrodes are shifted towards the axis of rotation, so that the stator electrode fingers are only partially overlapping with the rotor electrodes fingers.
US08134274B2 Stator bar with end arm involute-on-cone bend substantially aligned with stator core slot
Dynamoelectric device and stator bar therefor, where the stator bar includes a linear portion for positioning in a slot of a stator core, the slot extending in a radial direction relative to an axis of the stator, and an end arm portion having an involute-on-cone bend relative to the linear portion and an elongated cross-section that is substantially aligned with the radial direction of the slot.
US08134273B2 Electrical machine with skew-running magnet pole boundaries
According to the invention, the torque ripple of electrical machines is supposed to be further reduced. For this purpose, it is provided to dispose the magnetic poles, for example, on the surface of a rotor in a plurality of sections (A1, A2) at different angles. The result are helix angles (β1, β2), which have different amounts. Also more than two different helix angles, up to a continuous course of the boundary lines (G4) between the poles, can be implemented.
US08134252B2 Converting wind energy to electrical energy
A system for converting wind energy to electrical energy for use in a building. Conduits positioned within the building have end portions open to exterior wall surfaces of the building. Wind deflector mechanisms positioned at the end portions of the conduits direct wind from the exterior wall surfaces of the building into the conduits and allow wind to exit the conduits. Wind flowing through the conduits impacts venturi elements and wind collector devices positioned within the conduits. The venturi elements are pivotally mounted within the conduits to accelerate the wind towards the wind collectors regardless of in which direction the wind flows, thereby causing the wind collectors operatively associated with a wind turbine device to rotate. Wind collector rotation produces mechanical energy that the wind turbine device converts to electrical energy for the building.
US08134251B2 Wind turbine
The wind turbine 20 has sail wings 92 that catch the wind and rotate the turbine wheel 22. The sail wings may be twisted about their longitudinal axis 94 to form pitch and twist in the said wings. A generator is movably positioned in an arc of movement of the turbine wheel and adjusts to the lateral movement of the turbine wheel. Air and liquid cooling is provided to the coils of the rotor and stator of the generator.
US08134250B1 Wind generator system suitable for both small and big wind applications
The present invention is a new and novel wind generator system particularly suitable for both small and big wind applications that harnesses low velocity wind effectively. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the wind generator system comprises a drive shaft; a plurality of blades attached to the drive shaft and extending radially outwardly therefrom; a generator assembly coupled to the drive shaft and effective for generating electrical power; and a housing having an inner chamber for receiving the plurality of blades and a wind directional apparatus coupled to a wind shield for reducing aerodynamic resistance on said blades.
US08134248B2 Aerogenerator having rotation support unit for facilitating rotation of rotational body
Disclosed herein is an aerogenerator having a rotation support unit for facilitating rotation of a rotational body. The aerogenerator includes a support pillar, a rotational body, vanes, a rotating force transmission unit, a generating unit and a rotation support unit. The support pillar has a hollow space therein and has a support extension on the upper end thereof. The rotational body is provided on the upper end of the support pillar so as to be rotatable using the rotation support unit. The vanes are provided on opposite ends of the rotational body. The rotating force transmission unit transmits rotating force of the vanes to the generating unit. In the present invention, the rotation support unit comprises a rotating plate which is provided between the rotational body and the support pillar, and first rollers which are provided in the rotating plate and are in contact with the rotational body and the support extension. The rotation support unit further comprises second rollers which are provided under the rotating plate and are in contact with the inner surface of the hollow space of the support pillar. Therefore, the rotational body can easily rotate on the upper end of the support pillar by the first rollers, and the rotational plate can be prevented from being separated from the upper end of the support pillar by the second rollers.
US08134247B2 Portable wind-driven alternator
This is a new model of windmill. This new invention thoroughly changes the model of “Horizontal Axle Three Propellers” to the “Special Squirrel Cage made from the Paddle Blade and the Wind Wheel”. This “Portable Wind-driven Alternator” can output great amount of power and become practically useful. This “Portable Wind-driven Alternator” can be installed on ships, trains, automobiles and many other vehicles. The portable wind-driven alternator's design resistance is very small, safe and the model is able to charge the battery of vehicles when the vehicles travel at high speeds.
US08134246B1 Fluid driven generator
A power generation system utilizes a wind driven turbine to energize a pair of generator disposed on opposing ends of drive shaft having helical propeller fin attached thereto. The units may be installed on the roof a structure in parapet fashion and stacked to increase power output. Furthermore, the wind driven turbine could be incorporated into a ram air drive to recharge the battery of an electric or hybrid vehicle.
US08134243B2 Energy converter
A rotor rotates about a spindle and has one or more sliders which are movable between two stop points. An actuator is activated by pressurized fluid and causes the slider or sliders to move back and forth between the stop points. The back and forth movement causes the spindle to rotate and the rotational energy of the spindle is harnessed to produce electricity.
US08134242B2 Integrated circuit package system with concave terminal
An integrated circuit package system includes: connecting a concave terminal and an integrated circuit; and forming an encapsulation, having a bottom side, over the integrated circuit and the concave terminal with the concave terminal within the encapsulation.
US08134234B2 Application of Mn for damage restoration after etchback
Back end of line interconnect structures and methods of making a back end of line interconnect structure are provided. The back end of line interconnect structure contains a first interconnect layer containing a first conductive feature and a first dielectric layer; a first cap layer over the first interconnect layer, and a second interconnect layer over the first cap layer. The second interconnect layer contains a second conductive feature, a second dielectric layer, and two or more barrier layers therebetween. The two or more barrier layers contain a first barrier layer over the second dielectric layer and a MnOx-containing barrier layer over the first barrier layer. Containing the MnOx-containing barrier layer, the back end of line interconnect structure can prevent and/or mitigate diffusion of conductive material of the second conductive feature therethrough.
US08134231B2 Semiconductor chip and semiconductor device
A semiconductor chip, including: a substrate including an front surface; an integrated circuit formed on the front surface and including a plurality of semiconductor elements; and a heat-radiating plug formed in a region of the substrate corresponding to at least one of the semiconductor elements. The heat-radiating plug is made of a material having a thermal conductivity greater than that of the substrate formed in a non-penetrating hole having its opening on a reverse surface of the substrate.
US08134230B2 Sealed joint structure of device and process using the same
A sealed joint structure of device includes a buffer bump layer, conductive joint portions and a sealed joint portion. The buffer bump layer disposed between a device and a substrate includes first parts and a second part surrounding the first parts. Each of the conductive joint portions includes a first electrode covering each of the first parts and a second electrode on the substrate, and each of the first electrodes is electrically connected to the second electrode. The sealed joint portion includes a joint ring located on the substrate and is jointed with the second part to form a hermetic space between the device and the substrate.
US08134226B2 Processing apparatus with memories coupled to respective processors
In a processing apparatus, a plurality of processors which perform different kinds of processing is integrated on a first semiconductor substrate. A plurality of memories to be managed by the plurality of processors integrated on the first semiconductor substrate is integrated on a second semiconductor substrate. The plurality of processors integrated on the first semiconductor substrate includes respective separate memory controllers which control the memories to be managed that are integrated on the second semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor substrates are manufactured using different semiconductor manufacturing processes, and micro bumps are formed on their respective surfaces. The semiconductor substrates are stacked together in the thickness direction, and are connected to each other through the micro bumps.
US08134225B2 Quad flat no-lead chip carrier with standoff
A QFN package with improved joint solder thickness for improved second level attachment fatigue life. The copper leadframe of a QFN chip carrier is provided with rounded protrusions in both the chip attach pad region and the surrounding lead regions before second level attachment. The rounded stand-off protrusions are formed from the copper itself of the copper of the leadframe. This may be achieved by punching dimples into one surface of the copper plate of the leadframe before plating to form protrusions on the opposing surface. This method of forming the rounded protrusions simplifies the process of forming stand-offs. The protrusions provide a structure that increases wetting area and allows the use of a larger quantity of solder for increased solder joint thickness and better die paddle solder joint area coverage. As a result of the increased solder joint thickness, second level fatigue life is significantly improved. As a result of the improved die paddle solder joint area coverage, improved thermal performance of the chip carrier is also significantly improved.
US08134221B2 Inductor and filter
An inductor includes a first air-bridge section and a second air-bridge section. The first air-bridge unit extends in a floating location over a substrate between a plurality of support locations on the substrate. The second air-bridge unit extends in a floating location over the first air-bridge unit between a plurality of support locations on the first air-bridge unit. This arrangement enables the first and second air-bridge sections to be connected in parallel, thus branching a flowing current. Thus, the conductor loss in each of the first and second air-bridge sections is reduced.
US08134219B2 Schottky diodes
Improved Schottky diodes with reduced leakage current and improved breakdown voltage are provided by building a JFET with its current path of a first conductivity type serially located between a first terminal comprising a Schottky contact and a second terminal. The current path lies (i) between multiple substantially parallel finger regions of a second, opposite, conductivity type substantially laterally outboard of the Schottky contact, and (ii) partly above a buried region of the second conductivity type that underlies a portion of the current path, which regions are electrically coupled to the first terminal and the Schottky contact and which portion is electrically coupled to the second terminal. When reverse bias is applied to the first terminal and Schottky contact, the current path is substantially pinched off in vertical or horizontal directions or both, thereby reducing the leakage current and improving the breakdown voltage of the device.
US08134216B2 Nuclear batteries
We introduce a new technology for Manufacturable, High Power Density, High Volume Utilization Nuclear Batteries. Betavoltaic batteries are an excellent choice for battery applications which require long life, high power density, or the ability to operate in harsh environments. In order to optimize the performance of betavoltaic batteries for these applications or any other application, it is desirable to maximize the efficiency of beta particle energy conversion into power, while at the same time increasing the power density of an overall device. The small (submicron) thickness of the active volume of both the isotope layer and the semiconductor device is due to the short absorption length of beta electrons. The absorption length determines the self absorption of the beta particles in the radioisotope layer as well as the range, or travel distance, of the betas in the semiconductor converter which is typically a semiconductor device comprising at least one PN junction. Various devices and methods to solve the current industry problems and limitations are presented here.
US08134213B2 Static random access memory and method for manufacturing the same
Disclosed is a static random access memory (SRAM), which includes first and second access transistors composed of metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) transistors, first and second drive transistors composed of MOS transistors, and first and second p-channel thin film transistors (TFTs) used as pull-up devices. The SRAM includes a ground potential layer disposed as a common source of the first and second drive transistors, and formed by implanting a dopant into a semiconductor substrate, a power supply potential layer connected with sources of the first and second p-channel TFTs, and an insulating layer formed on the substrate and interposed between the ground potential layer and the power supply potential layer.
US08134212B2 Implanted well breakdown in high voltage devices
An n-type isolation structure is disclosed which includes an n-type BISO layer in combination with a shallow n-well, in an IC. The n-type BISO layer is formed by implanting n-type dopants into a p-type IC substrate in addition to a conventional n-type buried layer (NBL), prior to growth of a p-type epitaxial layer. The n-type dopants in the BISO implanted layer diffuse upward from the p-type substrate to between one-third and two-thirds of the thickness of the p-type epitaxial layer. The shallow n-type well extends from a top surface of the p-type epitaxial layer to the n-type BISO layer, forming a continuous n-type isolation structure from the top surface of the p-type epitaxial layer to the p-type substrate. The width of the n-type BISO layer may be less than the thickness of the epitaxial layer, and may be used alone or with the NBL to isolate components in the IC.
US08134210B2 Master, pixel array substrate, electro-optical device and methods of manufacturing the same
A master having a substrate including displaying units and an ESD protection structure including an adjacent first region and a second region is provided. The displaying units have a predetermined-cutting region therebetween. Each displaying unit includes a peripheral circuit region and a display region having pixels. The ESD protection structure disposed on the predetermined-cutting region, located in the peripheral circuit region, and connecting the display region includes a first patterned conductive layer disposed on the first region and having an end away from the predetermined-cutting region, a first patterned dielectric layer disposed on the first patterned conductive layer and the substrate and having a first opening exposing a portion of the first patterned conductive layer, a patterned transparent conductive layer disposed corresponding to the predetermined-cutting region and connecting the first patterned conductive layer, and a second patterned dielectric layer covering the patterned transparent conductive layer and the substrate.
US08134206B2 Semiconductor device
This invention provides a semiconductor device, which is used to manufacture two lateral high-voltage devices on the same substrate, where the voltages between maximum voltage terminals and minimum voltage terminals of the two devices have not too much difference. Both devices are formed on two different surface regions with a small isolation region in-between the two regions. When the semiconductor region(s) of the isolation region is fully depleted, its effective electric flux density emitted to the substrate is of a value between the values of its adjacent regions of said two semiconductor devices. The figure presented here schematically shows the structure used to form a low-side high-voltage n-MOST and high-voltage n-MOST and M1, where their terminal voltages are very close.
US08134204B2 DEMOS transistors with STI and compensated well in drain
A drain extended MOS (DEMOS) transistor with an element of field oxide separating the drain contact from the gate, and a compensation region of opposite polarity in the drain under the gate, is disclosed. The inventive DEMOS may be fabricated in a CMOS IC without adding any process steps. Both n-channel and p-channel versions may be fabricated in CMOS ICs with an n-type buried layer. Furthermore, the inventive transistor may be fabricated in an IC built in an SOI wafer. The width of the compensation region may be varied across multiple instances of the inventive DEMOS transistor to provide a capability for handling multiple signals with different voltage levels in the same IC without adding fabrication steps. The compensation region may be biased by a control voltage to modulate the depletion of the drain extension and provide a capability for handling multiple signal voltage levels in a single transistor.
US08134203B2 Nonvolatile semiconductor memory device
In a nonvolatile semiconductor memory device provided with memory cell transistors arranged in a direction and a select transistor to select the memory cell transistors, each of the memory cell transistors of a charge trap type are at least composed of a first insulating layer and a first gate electrode respectively, and the select transistor is at least composed of a second insulating layer and a second gate electrode. The first gate electrode is provided with a first silicide layer of a first width formed on the first insulating layer. The second gate electrode is provided with an impurity-doped silicon layer formed on the second insulating layer and with a second silicide layer of a second width formed on the impurity-doped silicon layer. The second silicide has the same composition as the first silicide. The second width is larger than the first width.
US08134202B2 Capacitorless one-transistor semiconductor memory device having improved data retention abilities and operation characteristics
A capacitorless one transistor (1T) semiconductor device whose data storage abilities are increased and leakage current is reduced is provided. The capacitor-less 1T semiconductor device includes a buried insulating layer formed on a substrate, an active region formed on the buried insulating layer and including a source region, a drain region and a floating body formed between the source region and the drain region, and a gate pattern formed on the floating body, wherein the floating body includes a main floating body having the same top surface height as one of the source region and the drain region, and a first upper floating body formed between the main floating body and the gate pattern.
US08134186B2 Integrated circuit including at least three linear-shaped conductive structures at equal pitch including linear-shaped conductive structure having non-gate portion length greater than gate portion length
A cell of a semiconductor device includes a diffusion level including a plurality of diffusion regions separated by inactive regions. The cell also includes a gate electrode level including conductive features defined to extend in only a first parallel direction. Adjacent ones of the conductive features that share a common line of extent in the first parallel direction are fabricated from respective originating layout features that are separated from each other by an end-to-end spacing having a size that is substantially equal across the gate electrode level region and is minimized to an extent allowed by a semiconductor device manufacturing capability. Some of the conductive features form respective PMOS and/or NMOS transistor devices. A total number of the PMOS and NMOS transistor devices in the cell is greater than or equal to eight. The cell also includes a number of interconnect levels formed above the gate electrode level.
US08134183B2 Integrated circuit including linear-shaped conductive structures that have gate portions and extending portions of different size
A semiconductor device includes a substrate portion having a plurality of diffusion regions defined therein. A gate electrode level region is formed above the substrate portion to include conductive features defined to extend in only a first parallel direction. Adjacent ones of the conductive features that share a common line of extent are fabricated from respective originating layout features separated from each other by an end-to-end spacing of substantially equal and minimum size across the gate electrode level region. A width of the conductive features within a 5 wavelength photolithographic interaction radius is less than a 193 nanometer wavelength of light used in a photolithography process for their fabrication. Some conductive features extend over the plurality of diffusion regions to form PMOS or NMOS transistor devices. A total number of the PMOS and NMOS transistor devices in the gate electrode level region is greater than or equal to eight.
US08134181B2 Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device includes a substrate; a buffer layer; and a compound semiconductor layer laminated on the substrate with the buffer layer in between. The buffer layer has a dislocation density in a plane in parallel to an in-plane direction thereof, so that a volume resistivity of the buffer layer becomes a substantially maximum value.
US08134177B2 Switching element, semiconductor device and method of manufacturing the same
A switching element includes a first electrode having a first surface; a second electrode having a second surface which stands off from the first surface; and a channel region constituted by a plurality of unit channels, each unit channel having opposite ends thereof being in contact with the first electrode and the second electrode, and including fine particles which are aligned in lines in a first direction from the first surface of the first electrode to the second surface of the second electrode, and the unit channels being separated from one another in a second direction across the first direction.
US08134175B2 Nanocrystals including III-V semiconductors
Semiconductor nanocrystals including III-V semiconductors can include a core including III-V alloy. The nanocrystal can include an overcoating including a II-VI semiconductor.teh
US08134173B2 Lighting device having light emitting element mounted in glass substrate
A lighting device has a glass substrate and a lead frame embedded in the glass substrate. The glass substrate has a front surface, a side surface and a rear surface, the front surface having a recess portion with a bottom surface. The lead frame has a portion exposed on the side surface of the glass substrate and a portion exposed on the bottom surface of the recess portion. A line width of a region of the portion of the lead frame exposed on the bottom surface of the recess portion is narrower than a line width of a region of the portion of the lead frame exposed on the side surface of the glass substrate. A light emitting element is mounted in the recess portion of the glass substrate and is electrically connected with the portion of the lead frame exposed on the bottom surface of the recess portion. A sealing material covers the light emitting element.
US08134170B2 Nitride semiconductor light emitting device and method of manufacturing the same
A nitride semiconductor light emitting device, and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The nitride semiconductor light emitting device includes a substrate, an n-type nitride semiconductor layer disposed on the substrate and including a plurality of V-shaped pits in a top surface thereof, an active layer disposed on the n-type nitride semiconductor layer and including depressions conforming to the shape of the plurality of V-shaped pits, and a p-type nitride semiconductor layer disposed on the active layer and including a plurality of protrusions on a top surface thereof. Since the plurality of V-shaped pits are formed in the top surface of the n-type nitride semiconductor layer, the protrusions can be formed on the p-type nitride semiconductor layer as an in-situ process. Accordingly, the resistance to ESD, and light extraction efficiency are enhanced.
US08134169B2 Patterned substrate for hetero-epitaxial growth of group-III nitride film
A circuit structure includes a substrate and a film over the substrate and including a plurality of portions allocated as a plurality of rows. Each of the plurality of rows of the plurality of portions includes a plurality of convex portions and a plurality of concave portions. In each of the plurality of rows, the plurality of convex portions and the plurality of concave portions are allocated in an alternating pattern.
US08134167B2 Light emitting device and manufacturing method of the same
A light emitting device is provided. In the light emitting device, a multi-layer for intercepting a reverse voltage applied to an active layer is formed between the active layer and a GaN layer. Accordingly, the reliability and operational characteristic of the light emitting device can be improved.
US08134166B2 Light emitting device and method for producing the light emitting device
A light emitting device that has a radiant efficiency that does not decline in use, enables luminous flux to be increased by a high electric current, and produces white light with good color rendering and a method for producing a light emitting device capable of smoothly transmitting heat generated by LED elements to a carrier substrate. The radiation emitting device has first LED elements for emitting UV radiation, second LED elements for emitting visible light, a substrate made of an inorganic material and which carries the first LED elements and the second LED elements, a body made of inorganic material containing the first LED elements, the second LED elements and the substrate, and an SiC fluorescent screen that is doped with at least one of B and Al as well as N and emits visible light when excited by radiation emitted from the first LED elements.
US08134165B2 Light emitting device employing non-stoichiometric tetragonal alkaline earth silicate phosphors
Disclosed is a light emitting device employing non-stoichiometric tetragonal Alkaline Earth Silicate phosphors. The light emitting device comprises a light emitting diode emitting light of ultraviolet or visible light, and non-stoichiometric luminescent material disposed around the light emitting diode. The luminescent material adsorbs at least a portion of the light emitted from the light emitting diode and emits light having a different wavelength from the absorbed light. The non-stoichiometric luminescent material has tetragonal crystal structure, and contains more silicon in the crystal lattice than that in the crystal lattice of silicate phosphors having stoichiometric crystal structure. The luminescent material is represented as the formula (BauSrvCawCux)3−y(Zn,Mg,Mn)zSi1+bO5+2b:Eua. Light emitting devices having improved temperature and humidity stability can be provided by employing the non-stoichiometric tetragonal Alkaline Earth Silicate phosphors.
US08134162B2 Method for manufacturing electronic device and electronic device
A method for manufacturing an electronic device comprises a step for forming a coating film (100) on a surface of a conductor portion-containing body (500), a step for forming a photosensitive film (110) on the conductor (500) on which the coating film (100) has been formed, a step for exposing the photosensitive film (110) to a pattern corresponding to a patterned recessed or protruded portion, a step for developing the exposed photosensitive film (110), and a step for baking the developed photosensitive film (110). With this method, an excessive removal of a metal film can be prevented or suppressed.
US08134159B2 Semiconductor device including a p-type transistor having extension regions in sours and drain regions and method of fabricating the same
A semiconductor device according to one embodiment includes: a semiconductor layer formed on a semiconductor substrate; a gate electrode formed on the semiconductor layer via a gate insulating film; an impurity diffusion suppression layer formed between the semiconductor substrate and the semiconductor layer and including a C-containing Si-based crystal containing a first impurity, the C-containing Si-based crystal being configured to suppress diffusion of a second impurity having a p-type conductivity type, and the C-containing Si-based crystal with the first impurity having a function of suppressing generation of fixed charge in the C-containing Si-based crystal; and p-type source/drain regions formed in the semiconductor substrate, the impurity diffusion suppression layer and the semiconductor layer in sides of the gate electrode, the p-type source/drain region having an extension region in the semiconductor layer and containing the second impurity.
US08134156B2 Semiconductor device including zinc oxide containing semiconductor film
To provide a semiconductor device in which a defect or fault is not generated and a manufacturing method thereof even if a ZnO semiconductor film is used and a ZnO film to which an n-type or p-type impurity is added is used for a source electrode and a drain electrode. The semiconductor device includes a gate insulating film formed by using a silicon oxide film or a silicon oxynitride film over a gate electrode, an Al film or an Al alloy film over the gate insulating film, a ZnO film to which an n-type or p-type impurity is added over the Al film or the Al alloy film, and a ZnO semiconductor film over the ZnO film to which an n-type or p-type impurity is added and the gate insulating film.
US08134153B2 Semiconductor apparatus and fabrication method of the same
It is an object of the present invention to provide a semiconductor device capable of preventing deterioration due to penetration of moisture or oxygen, for example, a light-emitting apparatus having an organic light-emitting device that is formed over a plastic substrate, and a liquid crystal display apparatus using a plastic substrate. According to the present invention, devices formed on a glass substrate or a quartz substrate (a TFT, a light-emitting device having an organic compound, a liquid crystal device, a memory device, a thin-film diode, a pin-junction silicon photoelectric converter, a silicon resistance element, or the like) are separated from the substrate, and transferred to a plastic substrate having high thermal conductivity.
US08134151B2 Thin film transistor, active matrix substrate, and image pickup device
A thin film transistor including: source and drain electrodes, an active layer that contacts the source and drain electrodes and contains an oxide semiconductor, a gate electrode that controls current flowing between the source and drain electrodes via the active layer, a first insulating film that separates the gate electrode from the source and drain electrodes and the active layer, a bias electrode that is arranged at the opposite side of the active layer from the gate electrode, and has an electric potential fixed independently from the gate electrode, and a second insulating film that separates the bias electrode from the source and drain electrodes and the active layer.
US08134150B2 Hydrazine-free solution deposition of chalcogenide films
A method of depositing a film of a metal chalcogenide including the steps of: contacting an isolated hydrazinium-based precursor of a metal chalcogenide and a solvent having therein a solubilizing additive to form a solution of a complex thereof; applying the solution of the complex onto a substrate to produce a coating of the solution on the substrate; removing the solvent from the coating to produce a film of the complex on the substrate; and thereafter annealing the film of the complex to produce a metal chalcogenide film on the substrate. Also provided is a process for preparing an isolated hydrazinium-based precursor of a metal chalcogenide as well as a thin-film field-effect transistor device using the metal chalcogenides as the channel layer.
US08134149B2 Organic light emitting device
The present invention has an object of providing a light emitting device including an OLED formed on a plastic substrate, which can prevent the degradation due to penetration of moisture or oxygen. On a plastic substrate, a plurality of films for preventing oxygen or moisture from penetrating into an organic light emitting layer in the OLED (hereinafter, referred to as barrier films) and a film having a smaller stress than that of the barrier films (hereinafter, referred to as a stress relaxing film), the film being interposed between the barrier films, are provided. Owing to a laminate structure of a plurality of barrier films, even if a crack occurs in one of the barrier films, the other barrier film(s) can effectively prevent moisture or oxygen from penetrating into the organic light emitting layer. Moreover, the stress relaxing film, which has a smaller stress than that of the barrier films, is interposed between the barrier films, thereby making it possible to reduce a stress of the entire sealing film. As a result, a crack due to stress hardly occurs.
US08134148B2 Stilbene derivatives, light-emitting element, display device, and electronic device
A novel stilbene derivative is provided with motivation of providing a blue emissive material showing excellent color purity. The use of the stilbene derivative of the present invention allows the fabrication of a blue-emissive light-emitting element with excellent color purity. The invention also includes an electronic device equipped with a display portion in which the stilbene derivative is employed. The stilbene derivative of the present invention is represented by formula (1), in which Ar1 and Ar2 may form a 5-membered ring by being directly bonded to each other. In formula (1), A11 represents any one of substituents represented by general formulas (1-1) to (1-3). The variables shown in formula (1) and (1-1) to (1-3) are as defined in the specification.
US08134142B2 Tunneling transistor with barrier
The invention suggests a transistor (21) comprising a source (24) and a drain (29) as well as a barrier region (27) located between the source and the drain. The barrier region is separated from the source and the drain by intrinsic or lowly doped regions (26, 28) of a semiconductor material. Potential barriers are formed at the interfaces of the barrier region and the intrinsic or lowly doped regions. A gate electrode (32) is provided in the vicinity of the potential barriers such that the effective height and/or width of the potential barriers can be modulated by applying an appropriate voltage to the gate electrode.
US08134140B2 Programmable metallization cell structure including an integrated diode, device including the structure, and method of forming same
A microelectronic programmable structure suitable for storing information and array including the structure and methods of forming and programming the structure are disclosed. The programmable structure generally includes an ion conductor and a plurality of electrodes. Electrical properties of the structure may be altered by applying energy to the structure, and thus information may be stored using the structure.
US08134139B2 Programmable metallization cell with ion buffer layer
A programmable metallization device, comprises a first electrode; a memory layer electrically coupled to the first electrode and adapted for electrolytic formation and destruction of a conducting bridge therethrough; an ion-supplying layer containing a source of ions of a first metal element capable of diffusion into and out of the memory layer; a conductive ion buffer layer between the ion-supplying layer and the memory layer, and which allows diffusion therethrough of said ions; and a second electrode electrically coupled to the ion-supplying layer. Circuitry is coupled to the device to apply bias voltages to the first and second electrodes to induce creation and destruction of conducting bridges including the first metal element in the memory layer. The ion buffer layer can improve retention of the conducting bridge by reducing the likelihood that the first metallic element will be absorbed into the ion supplying layer.
US08134133B1 Method and system for authenticating archeological artifacts
A method for authenticating an estimated age of an archaeological artifact is described. The method generally includes irradiating the artifact with laser light, measuring a fluorescence spectrum emitted from the artifact and determining whether the artifact's actual age is consistent with the estimated age based on the measured fluorescence.
US08134127B2 Compact handheld non-laser detector for greenhouse gasses
Techniques are disclosed relating to gas leak detection. The techniques can be deployed, for example, in compact, handheld portable devices usable for detecting leaks in space-confined applications. The devices generally include a non-laser light source and thermal imaging camera that allow for detection of a target gas (or gasses) that absorbs at least some of the light source's wavelengths of operation. The light source can be implemented, for example, with an incoherent infrared (IR) light source, such as a resonance lamp configured with a gas cell containing a volume of a gas that, when excited by electric discharge, emits a wavelength that is absorbed by the target gas.
US08134126B2 Far-infrared radiation image processing apparatus, far-infrared radiation imaging apparatus, far-infrared radiation image processing method, and far-infrared radiation image processing program
Disclosed herein is a far-infrared radiation image processing apparatus configured to process an image taken by detecting far-infrared rays radiated from an object, the far-infrared radiation image processing apparatus including: an image signal reception section configured to receive an image signal indicative of a far-infrared radiation image taken by a far-infrared radiation camera; an area designation reception section configure to receive area designation information input to designate a specific area of the far-infrared radiation image; and a resolution conversion section configured to convert the resolution for the amount of the far-infrared rays applicable to the specific area designated by the area designation information in the far-infrared radiation image, thereby creating resolution-converted image information.
US08134123B2 Mass spectrometer
One virtual rod electrode is composed by a plurality of electrode plane plates arranged in the ion optical axis direction, and four virtual rod electrodes are arranged around the ion optical axis to form a virtual quadrupole rod type ion transport optical system (30). In one virtual rod electrode, the interval between the adjacent electrode plane plates is set to be large in the anterior area (30A) and small in the posterior area (30B). As the interval between electrodes becomes larger, high-order multipole field components increase and therefore the ion acceptance is increased, which enables an efficient acceptance of ions coming from the previous stage. On the other hand, if the interval between electrodes is small, the quadrupole field components relatively increase and the ion beam's convergence is improved. Therefore, ions can be effectively introduced into a quadrupole mass filter for example in the subsequent stage, which contributes to the enhancement of the mass analysis' sensitivity and accuracy.
US08134122B2 Multi-modal particle detector
Systems, methods and computer program products for the multi-modal detection of particles are described herein. An embodiment of the present invention is a particle detector that includes a first chamber wherein analyte particles are subjected to a first particle detection mechanism, and a second chamber coupled to the first chamber, wherein the analyte particles are subjected to a second particle detection mechanism, and wherein the detection characteristics of second particle detection mechanism are orthogonal to detection characteristics of the first particle detection mechanism. According to another embodiment, the present invention is a particle detection method including the steps of detecting presence of at least one predetermined particle type in an analyte particle sample using a first particle detection mechanism, and confirming the presence of the predetermined particle type in the analyte particle sample using a second particle detection mechanism, wherein detection characteristics of the second particle detection mechanism are orthogonal to detection characteristics of the first detection mechanism.
US08134120B2 Mass spectrometer
A mass spectrometer with an ionization chamber with a feed channel for a gas to be examined, including an electron source (d, n) for ionizing the gas to be examined, electrodes (c) for accelerating the ionizing electrons, electrodes (g, h, j, m) for the mass-dependent separation of the ions by acceleration/deceleration thereof, a detector (l) for the separated ions, a wiring with metallic conductors. The components are arranged on a plane nonconductive substrate (1), having an energy filter (k) for the ions, the energy filter being embodied as a 90° sector, is constructed in completely planar fashion. The ionization chamber (b), the electrodes (g, h, j, m) for accelerating the electrons and ions, the detector (l) for the ions and the energy filter (k) are produced by a single step of photolithography and etching of a doped semiconductor die (6) applied to the substrate (1) and the wiring (2) and the abovementioned parts are covered by a second flat nonconductive substrate (7).
US08134119B2 Reflectron
A reflectron (1) for deflecting an ion from a specimen in a time-of-flight mass spectrometer comprises a front electrode (2) and a back electrode (3). At least one of the front and back electrodes (2, 3) is capable of generating a curved electric field. The front and back electrodes are configured to perform time focusing and resolve an image of a specimen.
US08134114B2 Direct attach optical receiver module and method of testing
A direct attach optical receiver module and a system and method for testing the direct attach optical receiver module are provided. An optical receiver module may include an optical detector and an integrated circuit with an integrated amplifier circuit and at least one integrated capacitor. In one example, the optical detector may be physically attached to the integrated circuit and the output port of the optical detector may be electrically coupled to the input port of the integrated circuit. In another example, a redistribution layer that includes a tuning inductor may be being physically attached between the optical detector and the integrated circuit.
US08134111B2 Reverse bias processing apparatus and reverse bias processing method for photoelectric conversion devices
When reverse bias processing is performed on a plurality of photoelectric conversion devices connected in series, different potentials are applied to electrodes of three or more photoelectric conversion devices to simultaneously perform reverse bias processing on two or more reverse photoelectric conversion devices. Thereby, time taken to perform reverse bias processing on the photoelectric conversion devices can be reduced.
US08134101B2 Food container
One embodiment of the disclosure relates to a heated food container including an interior chamber with an upper portion, a lower portion, and a wall defining an opening into the interior chamber. The opening is configured to permit the movement of food into and/or out of the interior chamber. The heated food container further includes a fan configured to supply air to a duct system and a heater configured to heat the air in the duct system. The duct system includes a first air duct configured to direct the heated air across the opening such that the heated air forms a barrier between the interior chamber and an exterior environment and a first bypass duct configured to deliver heated air directly to the lower portion of the interior chamber without being directed across the opening.
US08134094B2 Layered thin-type keycap structure
A thin-type keycap structure comprising a key cap layer and a plastic film on the upper surface of the key cap layer. The thin-type keycap structure and the metal dome on a PCB are assembled to form a keypad structure. The thin-type keycap structure is made through compression molding of the plastic film and a resin together. The surface of the plastic film may be embossed before the compression molding.
US08134092B2 Circuit breaker cover attachment
A circuit breaker includes a base holding an ampoule assembly, a mechanical cover that fits on the base, and a trim cover which fits on the mechanical cover. The circuit breaker can include cover supports positioned between the ampoule assembly and the base. The cover support includes a coupling member that fits within receiving apertures of the mechanical cover and has a threaded through-channel which aligns with apertures of the trim cover. Screws inserted through the trim cover are received in the through-channel to secure the trim cover, the mechanical cover and the base together. The mechanical cover and the base can have interlocking mechanisms which snap-fit together to further support coupling of the cover and base. The circuit breaker can incorporate a retainer clip which engages an ampoule pin, wherein the clip mounts to the mechanical cover to further support holding of the cover and base together.
US08134077B2 Heat dissipating circuit board and method of manufacturing the same
Disclosed is a heat dissipating circuit board, which includes a metal core including an insulating layer formed on the surface thereof, a circuit layer formed on the insulating layer and including a seed layer and a first circuit pattern, and a heat dissipating frame layer bonded onto the circuit layer using solder and having a second circuit pattern, and in which the heat dissipating frame layer is bonded onto the circuit layer not by a plating process but by using solder, thus reducing the cost and time of the plating process and relieving stress applied to the heat dissipating circuit board due to the plating process. A method of manufacturing the heat dissipating circuit board is also provided.
US08134074B2 Power supply unit/AC power cord coupler securing device
A securing device for retaining a power cord in a connected relationship with the power supply includes a substantially planar body having a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to engage the power supply. The second end is configured to engage the power cord. The body is made from a substantially rigid material.
US08134073B2 Method and system for composite bond wires
Bond wires for integrated circuits are implemented using a variety of methods. Using one such method, a composite bond wire is produced for use in an integrated circuit. A conductive material is melted and mixed with a material of particles less than 100 micrometers in size to create a mixture. The mixture is used to create the composite bond wire. A composite wire having an inner core and an outer layer having a higher conductivity than the inner core is also provided. The outer layer is designed to be thicker than the skin depth at the operating frequency for carrying AC signals.
US08134067B1 Thin film photovoltaic device
In one aspect, the present invention relates to a photovoltaic module. In one embodiment, the photovoltaic module includes a plurality of photovoltaic cells spatially formed on a substrate in an array along a transverse direction. Each photovoltaic cell has a first conductive layer formed on the substrate, having a first end portion and an opposite, second end portion defining a body portion therebetween, where the body portion has a first thickness and at least one of the first and second end portions has a second thickness being variable from the first thickness to zero along the transverse direction, an active layer at least partially formed on the first conductive layer and extending onto the substrate at the at least one end portion, and a second conductive layer at least partially formed on the active layer. The plurality of photovoltaic cells is electrically coupled to each other in series such that the second conductive layer in any one but the last photovoltaic cell is electrically connected to the first conductive layer of the immediately next photovoltaic cell.
US08134064B2 Method of improving sound quality of a musical instrument
An apparatus and method are disclosed for artificially aging a musical instrument is provided. The apparatus and method include oscillating the sound board of the instrument by an energy source at specific frequencies over the playing frequency range of the instrument.
US08134062B2 Apparatus and method for generating music using bio-signal
An apparatus and method for generating music is provided. A bio-signal measurer measures a bio-signal of a user. A bio-signal configuration information extractor extracts bio-signal configuration information from the measured bio-signal. A music composition information setter matches the extracted bio-signal configuration information to music composition information for composing a music file and sets a result of the matching as set music composition information. A melody composer composes a melody including the set music composition information. A music file generator generates a music file including the composed melody.
US08134056B2 Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH409218
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH409218. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH409218, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH409218 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 CH409218.
US08134054B2 Plants and seeds of corn variety CV158320
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV158320. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV158320, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV158320 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV158320.
US08134053B2 Garden bean cultivar H37111
A novel garden bean cultivar, designated H37111, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of garden bean cultivar H37111, to the plants of garden bean line H37111 and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the cultivar H37111 with itself or another bean line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a bean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other garden bean lines derived from the cultivar H37111.
US08134050B2 Soybean cultivar S080180
A soybean cultivar designated S080180 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S080180, to the plants of soybean S080180, to plant parts of soybean cultivar S080180 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar S080180 with itself or with another soybean variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety S080180, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S080180 and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the cultivar S080180 with another soybean cultivar.
US08134048B2 Soybean cultivar 6114011
A soybean cultivar designated 6114011 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 6114011, to the plants of soybean 6114011, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 6114011 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 6114011 with itself or with another soybean variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety 6114011, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 6114011 and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the cultivar 6114011 with another soybean cultivar.
US08134047B2 Maize plants with reduced gene silencing
Maize plants with reduced gene silencing are disclosed.
US08134044B2 Transgenic reptiles
A transgenic animal such as a transgenic snake or other reptile that expresses a heterologous expression product is described, along with methods of making the same. In general, the animal comprises cells containing a sequence encoding the heterologous expression product. The sequence encoding the heterologous expression product is integrated into the genome of the animal (e.g., in some or all cells thereof, and in some embodiments into germ cells thereof). The sequence encoding the heterologous expression product is, in general, operatively associated with an expression sequence or promoter. The animals are useful for, among other things, testing of repellents, testing of toxicological compounds, as teaching aids, for venom production, etc.
US08134042B2 Wetness sensors
In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure a method for detecting the presence of urine is described. The method includes providing a urine indicating sensor with a porous matrix, the matrix having a pH indicator non-diffusively immobilized thereon, the pH indicator being capable of a color transition when in contact with urine. Urine is contacted with the matrix of the sensor and the presence of urine is determined based on whether the pH indicator undergoes a color transition.
US08134039B2 Process for the production of high-octane hydrocarbon compounds by the selective dimerization of isobutene contained in a stream which also contains C5 hydrocarbons
A process is described for the production of high-octane hydrocarbon compounds by means of the selective dimerization of isobutene, in the presence of C5 hydrocarbons and oxygenated compounds (branched alcohols or alternatively blends of linear or branched alcohols and alkyl ethers) characterized in that it utilizes a catalytic distillation as second reaction step.
US08134038B2 Oligomerisation of olefinic compounds in the presence of an oligomerisation catalyst, and a catalyst activator including a halogenated organic group
According to the present invention there is provided a process for producing an oligomeric product by the oligomerisation of at least one olefiπic compound, by contacting the at least one olefinic compound with the combination of an oligomerisation catalyst and a catalyst activator. The catalyst activator is a compound which includes at least one halogenated organic group which is bound to one or more binding atoms selected from the group consisting of a group 5A atom and a group 6A atom, which one or more binding atoms are in turn bound to a central atom selected from the group consisting of a group 3A atom, and a group 3B to 7B transition metal atom. The oligomerisation catalyst includes the combination of i) a source of a transition metal; and ii) a ligating compound of the formula (R1)mX1(Y)X2(R2)n The invention also relates to a combination of an aligomerisation catalyst and a catalyst activator as set out above and to the use of such a combination in an oligomerisation process.
US08134035B2 Preparation of asymmetric anthracene derivatives and organic electroluminescent device using same
Provided is a method of preparing asymmetric anthracene derivative, more particularly, a method for high-yield production of an anthracene derivative in which an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a heterocycloalkyl group, an aryl group or a heteroaryl group is introduced at position 2 of anthracene, and an aryl group or a heteroaryl group is introduced at each of positions 9 and 10 of the anthracene.
US08134032B2 Crystalline modifications of (1R,2R)-3-(3-dimethylamino-1-ethyl-2-methyl-propyl)-phenol
Crystalline modifications of (1R,2R)-3-(3-dimethylamino-1-ethyl-2-methyl-propyl)-phenol, pharmaceutical compositions which contain these modifications, and the use thereof to treat pain or other conditions.
US08134027B2 Sulfonylimide salt and method for producing the same
The present invention provides a method for producing fluorosulfonylimides more safely, rapidly and efficiently, which enables suppression of production of by-products, and fluorosulfonylimides. The method for producing a fluorosulfonylimide salt of the present invention includes a step of reacting a fluoride compound containing at least one element selected from the group consisting of elements of Group 11 to Group 15 and Period 4 to Period 6 (excluding arsenic and antimony) with a compound represented by the following general formula (I) to give a fluorosulfonylimide salt represented by the general formula (II):[Chemical Formula 1] wherein R1 denotes at least one element selected from the group consisting of elements of Group 11 to Group 15 and Period 4 to Period 6 (excluding arsenic and antimony); R3 denotes fluorine, chlorine or a fluorinated alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R4 denotes fluorine or a fluorinated alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and m denotes an integer of 2 or 3.
US08134023B2 Preparation of pregabalin and related compounds
Materials and methods for preparing (S)-(+)-3-aminomethyl-5-methyl-hexanoic acid and structurally related compounds via enzymatic kinetic resolution are disclosed.
US08134017B1 Compound and use thereof
A compound represented by the following formula (1) or (2):
US08134016B2 Method for purifying dianhydrides
A method for purifying dianhydrides is provided. In one aspect, purified oxybisphthalic anhydrides, intermediates useful in the preparation of polyetherimides are provided. In one embodiment, a first solution containing a dianhydride compound, a solvent, and a phase transfer catalyst is contacted with a solid inorganic adsorbent material having a total pore volume of about 0.5 milliliters/gram or greater and a cumulative pore volume distribution of about 20 percent or greater of particles having a pore diameter in a range between about 3 nanometers and about 20 nanometers. The solution containing the dianhydride compound is then separated from the solid inorganic adsorbent material to provide a purified dianhydride compound which is substantially free of the phase transfer catalyst. The purification technique is especially valuable for preparing high purity oxybisphthalic anhydrides, such as 4,4′-oxybisphthalic anhydride (4,4′-ODPA), which are substantially free of residual phase transfer catalyst.
US08134014B2 Preparation of uretdione polyisocyanates
The invention relates to the use of specific pyridines as catalysts for the dimerization of isocyanates (uretdione formation) and a process for preparing polyisocyanates having a high content of uretdione groups.
US08134012B2 Synergistic fungicidal active compound combinations
The novel active compound combinations comprising a carboxamide of the general formula (I) (group 1) in which A, R1 and R2 are as defined in the description, and the active compound groups (2) and (3) listed in the description have very good fungicidal properties.
US08134009B2 Process for the oxidation of secondary amines into the corresponding nitroxides
The invention relates to a process for the preparation of secondary nitroxide radicals from their corresponding secondary amines by oxidation with an organic peracid, comprising the steps a) adding to a reaction vessel a secondary amine, optionally together with an organic solvent and in one batch a base selected from the group consisting of alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or ammonium bicarbonates and alkaline earth metal or ammonium carbonates or mixtures thereof in the form of a solid together with water or as an aqueous slurry; b) dosing a peracid under stirring to the reaction mixture in an amount of 1.0 to 2.5 mol per mol of secondary amine; and c) isolating the organic phase.
US08134008B2 Preparation of amorphous hydrous esomeprazole magnesium
A hydrate of esomeprazole magnesium in the form of an amorphous solid is provided. Methods of preparation and use of, as well as formulation containing the hydrate of esomeprazole magnesium in the form of an amorphous solid are also provided.
US08134003B2 Indazoles, benzothiazoles, and benzoisothiazoles, and preparation and uses thereof
The present invention relates generally to the field of ligands for nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR), activation of nAChRs, and the treatment of disease conditions associated with defective or malfunctioning nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, especially of the brain. Further, this invention relates to novel compounds (indazoles and benzothiazoles), which act as ligands for the α7 nAChR subtype, methods of preparing such compounds, compositions containing such compounds, and methods of use thereof.
US08134001B2 Spiroindolinone derivatives
There are provided compounds of the formula and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof wherein W, V, X, Y, A, R and R′ are as described herein. The compounds are useful as anticancer agents.
US08134000B2 Imidazolyl pyrimidine inhibitor compounds
A compound of general Formula (I) having histone deacetylase (HDAC) and/or Cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) inhibitory activity, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound, and a method useful to treat diseases using the compound.
US08133994B2 Preparation of aprepitant
A process for preparing aprepitant.
US08133992B2 Azepinoindole and pyridoindole derivatives as pharmaceutical agents
Compounds, compositions and methods for modulating the activity of receptors are provided. In particular compounds and compositions are provided for modulating the activity of receptors and for the treatment, prevention, or amelioration of one or more symptoms of disease or disorder directly or indirectly related to the activity of the receptors.
US08133991B2 Allergen inactivating agent
An allergen inactivating agent is provided which has no adverse effects on the human body and which does not cause problems such as color development.An allergen inactivating agent containing a polysaccharide derivative as its effective component, wherein said polysaccharide derivative has a cellulose ether or a starch ether as its backbone, and some or all of hydrogen atoms in the hydroxy group of the polysaccharide derivative are substituted by a group represented by the following general formula (1): -E1-(OA)n-E2-R  (1) wherein E1 represents an alkylene containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms optionally substituted with hydroxy group or oxo group; n represents a number of 0 to 50; A independently represents an alkylene containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms, the number of A being n; E2 represents ether bond or oxycarbonyl group; R represents an alkyl group containing 4 to 30 carbon atoms optionally substituted with hydroxy group, a sulfoalkyl group containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms optionally substituted with hydroxy group, or a salt thereof.
US08133985B2 Peptide nucleic acids conjugated with multi-amine linkers and nucleic acid detecting device using the same
The present invention relates to a peptide nucleic acid (PNA) conjugated with multi-amine linkers, and a method to prepare the same and utilization thereof. More specifically, the method is characterized by conjugating monomers having multi-amine functionality sequentially at a PNA terminal, and effectively immobilizing the PNA conjugated with multi-amine linkers on a solid surface. A PNA array prepared using the PNA conjugated with multi-amine linkers exhibits improved sensitivity and specificity of signals for detecting target nucleic acids as compared to a PNA array using PNA probes having only one amine group. The PNA conjugated with multi-amine linkers can be utilized in nucleic acid detecting devices or kits for gene diagnosis such as PNA microarrays, PNA chips, PNA field-effect transistors and impedance detectors.
US08133983B2 Agonistic binding molecules to the human OX40 receptor
The present invention provides binding molecules, such as human binding molecules, that bind to and stimulate the human OX40-receptor. The invention also provides nucleic acids encoding such binding molecules. Methods for producing such binding molecules are also provided by the present invention. The binding molecules and nucleic acids are useful in the stimulation of human T-cells and can be used to enhance antigen-specific immune responses.
US08133979B2 Antibodies against human angiopoietin 2
The present invention relates to antibodies against human Angiopoietin 2 (anti-ANG-2 antibodies), methods for their production, pharmaceutical compositions containing said antibodies, and uses thereof.
US08133977B2 Polymer-factor VIII moiety conjugates
Conjugates of a Factor VIII moiety and one or more water-soluble polymers are provided. Typically, the water-soluble polymer is poly(ethylene glycol) or a derivative thereof. Also provided are compositions comprising the conjugates, methods of making the conjugates, and methods of administering compositions comprising the conjugates to a patient.
US08133972B2 IgE antigenic peptides
Cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) specific for antigenic peptides derived from IgE molecule can be generated in vitro by stimulating resting naive CD8 T cells with IgE peptides presented by artificial antigen presenting cells. The IgE specific CTLs lyse the target cells loaded with IgE peptides in vitro and inhibit antigen specific IgE response in vivo. In addition, adoptive transfer of the IgE specific CTL to an asthmatic mouse model can inhibit the development of lung inflammation and airway hypersensitivity. IgE specific CTL provides a treatment for allergic asthma and other IgE-mediated allergic diseases. Antigenic peptides identified from non-tumor self-antigens induce specific cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) in vitro. The CTL induced by peptides identified from CD40L can kill activated CD4 T cells. In vitro generated CTL specific for CD40L inhibit CD4-dependent antibody responses of all isotypes in vivo. In contrast, CTL induced by antigenic peptides derived from IgE specifically inhibit IgE responses, and adoptive transfer of CD40L-specific CTL to NOD mice at early age delay the development of diabetes in NOD mice. In vitro generated CTL specific for non-tumor self-antigens expressed on activated CD4 T cells regulate immune responses in vivo.
US08133968B2 Poly(orthoester) polymers, and methods of making and using same
Poly(orthoester) polymers, and methods of making and using such poly(orthoester) polymers are provided. The poly(orthoester) polymers can be useful for applications including, for example, medical devices and pharmaceutical compositions. In a preferred embodiment, the poly(orthoester) polymers are biodegradable.
US08133961B2 Waterborne coatings with improved early water blushing and chemical resistance
This invention relates to waterborne coatings with enhanced early water blushing resistance, chemical resistance, and adhesion to substrates. These waterborne coatings can be paints, varnishes, and water sealers that offer excellent early water blushing as well as excellent resistance to common household chemicals, such as gasoline, motor oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, household cleaners, window cleaning fluids, antifreeze, and the like.
US08133958B2 Methacrylate resin with excellent discoloration-resistance and transparency and method for preparing the same
One aspect of the invention relates to a methacrylate resin prepared by suspension polymerization using a polyalkylacrylate-acrylic acid as a suspension stabilizer. The suspension stabilizer is used in an amount of about 0.05 to about 0.25 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of a monomer mixture. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method for preparing a methacrylate resin, which comprises: preparing a mixture by mixing an initiator and a chain-transfer agent with a monomer mixture comprising at least about 50% by weight of alkyl methacrylate; and adding the mixture to an aqueous solution of polyalkylacrylate-acrylic acid to conduct suspension polymerization.
US08133957B2 Resin composition for encapsulating optical semiconductor element
A resin composition for encapsulating an optical semiconductor element that comprises components (A), (B) and (C) described below: (A) a branched silicone resin containing 2 to 6 epoxy groups, one or more (R1SiO3/2) units, two or more (R2R3SiO)n structures and 3 or more (R43-xR5xSiO1/2) units per molecule, in an amount of 100 parts by weight, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 each represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or a monovalent organic group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms which monovalent organic group may or may not contain an oxygen atom, provided that at least two of the R5 groups within each molecule represent an epoxy group and/or an epoxy group-containing non-aromatic group, n represents an integer of 3 to 20, and x represents an integer of 1 to 3, (B) a curing agent, in such an amount that a content of epoxy reactive groups in the component (B) ranges from 0.4 to 1.5 moles per 1 mol of epoxy groups within component (A), and (C) a curing catalyst, in an amount within a range from 0.01 to 3 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of a combination of component (A) and component (B).
US08133955B2 Aromatic polyester resin composition and process for production thereof
An aromatic polyester resin composition, comprising: a melt-kneaded product of 99-70 weight parts of an aromatic polyester resin and 1-30 wt. parts (providing a total of 100 wt. parts together with the aromatic polyester resin) of a polyglycolic acid resin, wherein the composition is characterized by a transesterification rate CTE (%) of 20-60% determined by formula (1) below based on a peak integration ratio of methylene group in polyglycolic acid appearing at σ4.87 ppm with reference to tetramethylsilane according to 1H-NMR measurement: CTE (%)=(1−I(B)/I(A))×100  (1), wherein I (A): a peak integration ratio of the methylene group of the polyglycolic acid main chain with respect to the alkylene group of the aromatic polyester main chain calculated from the components weight ratio; and I (B): a peak integration ratio of the methylene group of polyglycolic acid main chain to the alkylene group of the aromatic polyester main chain in the resin composition. As a result, the aromatic polyester resin composition obtained by adding a relatively small amount of polyglycolic acid resin is provided with a good harmony of gas-barrier property and transparency.
US08133954B2 Production of vinylidene-terminated and sulfide-terminated telechelic polyolefins via quenching with disulfides
Provided herein are methods for preparing vinylidene-terminated polyolefins. Further, provided herein are novel sulfide-terminated polyolefins of the formula: wherein R1 is a polyolefin group and R2 is hydrocarbyl; and methods for producing the same.
US08133949B2 Separator and separator seal for polymer electrolyte fuel cells
Disclosed is a rubber composition for separator seal, comprising (A) a mixture of two or more alkenyl-containing liquid organopolysiloxanes having different weight average molecular weights, (B) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, (C) fumed silica having a BET specific surface area of 50-400 m2/g, (D) carbon black having a BET specific surface area of 30 to 120 m2/g, an iodine adsorption value of 30 to 120 mg/g, and a DBP absorption value of 100 to 200 ml/100 g, and (E) an addition reaction catalyst cures into a product which is useful as a separator seal in PEFCs.
US08133942B2 Thermoplastic resin composition having superior flame retardancy, coloring property and scratch-resistance
Provided is a thermoplastic resin composition having excellent flame resistance, colorability, and scratch resistance, including: A) 100 parts by weight of a basic resin comprising 10 to 89 wt % of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer, 89 to 10 wt % of styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer, and 1 to 40 wt % of methylmethacrylate polymer; B) 1 to 30 parts by weight of bromoalkyl or bromophenyl cyanurate compounds; and C) 1 to 20 parts by weight of antimony compound, thereby, making it possible to provide the thermoplastic resin composition having excellent flame resistance, impact strength, scratch resistance, colorability, and surface hardness as synergy effects.
US08133939B2 Polycarbonate resin composition, molded polycarbonate resin article, and method for production of the molded polycarbonate resin article
Provided are: a polycarbonate resin composition which is excellent in mechanical properties, physical properties, optical properties, and flame retardancy, including: a composition formed of an aromatic polycarbonate resin (A) and a glass filler (B) having a difference in refractive index of 0.002 or less from the aromatic polycarbonate resin; glossy particles (C-1) having an average particle diameter of 10 μm or more and less than 50 μm; glossy particles (C-2) having an average particle diameter of 50 to 300 μm; and a silicone compound (D) having a reactive functional group; a polycarbonate resin molded article obtained by molding the polycarbonate resin composition; and a method of producing a polycarbonate resin molded article, involving subjecting the polycarbonate resin composition to injection molding at a mold temperature of 120° C. or higher.
US08133937B2 Printing ink
This invention relates to an ink-jet ink comprising at least one monofunctional (meth)acrylate monomer; at least one monofunctional N-vinyl amide monomer; at least one radical photoinitiator; and at least one coloring agent. The ink has a viscosity of less than 100 mPas at 25° C., and the molar ratio of the at least one monofunctional (meth)acrylate monomer to the at least one monofunctional N-vinyl amide monomer is from 1.0 to 6.0.
US08133929B2 Method for incorporating long glass fibers into epoxy-based reinforcing resins
A structural reinforcing material and method of making the same is disclosed and described. The material is prepared by coating glass reinforcing fibers with a molten epoxy-based composition. The glass fiber reinforced material can then be formed into a preform suitable for injection molding into an expandable sealing baffle.
US08133927B2 Composite ionomeric membrane
A composite ionomeric membrane comprising a layer or film of a porous inert material on which a (per) fluorinated sulphonic ionomer is deposited wherein the sulphonic groups are at the end of short side chains (SSC), said ionomer having: equivalent weight comprised between 280 and 1,700 g/eq; side chains of formula: —O—CF2—CF2—SO3—M+, wherein M is hydrogen or an alkaline metal; said membrane having in each of the two orthogonal directions xy of the plane, after dipping in demineralized water at 100° C. for 30 minutes and preliminary drying at 105° C. under vacuum for one hour, the following size variations: in one direction, size variation lower than 25%; in the other direction, size variation lower than 20%.
US08133926B2 Conversion of carbon dioxide to dimethyl ether using bi-reforming of methane or natural gas
The invention provides for a method of forming dimethyl ether by bimolecular dehydration of methanol produced from a mixture of hydrogen and carbon dioxide obtained by reforming of methane, water and carbon dioxide in a ratio of about 3:2:1. Subsequent use of water produced in the dehydration of methanol in the bi-reforming process leads to an overall ratio of carbon dioxide to methane of about 1:3 to produce dimethyl ether.
US08133925B2 System and process for fischer-tropsch conversion
A method for forming C2+ hydrocarbons by forming a dispersion comprising synthesis gas bubbles dispersed in a liquid phase comprising hydrocarbons in a high shear device, wherein the average bubble diameter of the synthesis gas bubbles is less than about 1.5 μm, introducing the dispersion into a reactor, and removing a product stream comprising C2+ hydrocarbons from the reactor. A system for converting carbon monoxide and hydrogen gas into C2+ hydrocarbons including at least one high shear mixing device comprising at least one rotor and at least one stator separated by a shear gap, wherein the high shear mixing device is capable of producing a tip speed of the at least one rotor of greater than 22.9 m/s (4,500 ft/min), and a pump configured for delivering a fluid stream comprising liquid medium to the high shear mixing device.
US08133922B2 Polyglycerol alkyl ether type nonionic surfactant
Disclosed is a polyglycerol alkyl ether nonionic surfactant which is a nonionic surfactant composed of polyglycerol alkyl ethers and has a polyglycerol monoalkyl ether content of 75 percent by weight or more and a polyglycerol dialkyl ether content of 5 percent by weight or less. This nonionic surfactant is an aliphatic nonionic surfactant, is thereby environmentally friendly, has a superior surface activity equivalent to those of aromatic nonionic surfactants, exhibits a superior emulsifying activity stably over time, and is satisfactorily usable in general purposes.
US08133920B2 Growth hormone-containing formulation and method of use
A growth hormone formulation includes an enzyme inactivating component and a preservative. The formulation can also include a fertilizing additive, and a surfactant. The growth hormone can be a natural one such as that found in kelp or a synthetic one or a combination of both.
US08133918B2 Aqueous pharmaceutical compositions of 2,6-diisopropylphenol (propofol) and their uses
The present invention provides aqueous pharmaceutical compositions containing a lipophilic therapeutic agent. In particular, the invention provides aqueous pharmaceutical compositions containing the compound 2,6-diisopropylphenol (propofol). Preferred compositions of the invention contain propofol in the presence of at least one block copolymer (for example, P188 or another poloxamer) and a polyethylene glycol (PEG). Compositions of the invention are preferably sterile or are readily sterilized (e.g., by autoclaving) and are suitable for parenteral administration to any animal, including humans. The compositions are also chemically and physically stable over a wide range of environmental conditions and for extended periods of time.
US08133917B2 Pterostilbene as an agonist for the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha isoform
Resveratrol, a stilbenoid antioxidant found in grapes, wine, peanuts and other berries, has been reported to have hypolipidemic properties. Resveratrol and its three analogs (pterostilbene, piceatannol and resveratrol trimethyl ether) were evaluated for their effects on the activation of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARα) isoforms, a receptor shown to mediate the activity of lipid-lowering drugs such as the fibrates. The four stilbenes and ciprofibrate (positive control) were evaluated for the activation of endogenous PPARα in H4IIEC3 cells. Pterostilbene demonstrated the highest induction of PPARα demonstrating increases of 7- and 9-14 fold relative to control. The maximal responses to pterostilbene are similar to those obtained with the hypolipidemic drug, ciprofibrate; that is, pterostilbene acts as a PPARα agonist, like that of the fibrate class, and is a more effective hypolipidemic agent than resveratrol.
US08133913B2 Substituted indeno [1,2-b]indole derivatives as novel inhibitors of protein kinase CK2 and their use as tumor therapeutic agents, cytostatics and diagnostic aids
Synthesis of novel substituted indeno[1,2-b]indole derivatives of the type of 5,6,7,8-tetrahydroindeno[1,2-b]indole-9,10-diones and 5H-indeno[1,2-b]indole-6,9,10-triones, which show pronounced inhibition of the human protein kinase CK2, and the use thereof as active ingredients in medicaments and/or drug products in particular for the treatment of neoplastic diseases.
US08133910B2 Thiophene derivatives as S1P1/EDGE1 receptor agonists
The invention relates to novel thiophene derivatives, their preparation and their use as pharmaceutically active compounds. Said compounds particularly act as immunomodulating agents.
US08133904B2 Cannabinoid receptor antagonists/inverse agonists useful for treating obesity
The present invention provides novel pyrazoles that are useful as cannabinoid receptor antagonists and pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods of using the same for treating obesity, diabetes, and/or cardiometabolic disorders.
US08133901B2 3-heteroaryl (amino or amido)-1-(biphenyl or phenylthiazolyl) carbonylpiperidine derivatives as orexin receptor inhibitors
The invention relates to piperidine compounds of formula (I): wherein X—R1 represents —N(H)-pyrimidinyl, wherein said pyrimidinyl is unsubstituted or mono-substituted wherein the substituent is selected from (C1-4)alkyl or halogen, or X—R1 represents —NH—C(O)-heterocyclyl, wherein the heterocyclyl is selected from benzofuranyl and imidazo[2,1-b]-thiazolyl, wherein said heterocyclyl is unsubstituted or independently mono-, di- or tri-substituted wherein the substituents are independently selected from (C1-4)alkyl; A represents a phenyl- or thiazolyl-group, wherein the phenyl or thiazolyl is unsubstituted or mono-substituted with (C1-4)alkyl; B represents a phenyl-group, wherein the phenyl is unsubstituted or mono-, or di- substituted, wherein the substituents are independently selected from the group consisting of (C1-4)alkyl, (C1-4)alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, cyano and halogen; to pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and to the use of such compounds use as medicaments, especially as orexin receptor antagonists.
US08133900B2 Use of bi-aryl meta-pyrimidine inhibitors of kinases
The invention provides methods of treating a disease selected from systemic sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, mastocytosis, and chronic eosinophilic leukemia comprising administering biaryl meta-pyrimidine compounds having the general structure (A) to a subject in need thereof. The pyrimidine compounds of the invention are capable of inhibiting kinases, such as members of the JAK kinase family, and various other specific receptor and non-receptor kinases.
US08133897B2 Phenylimidazole derivatives as PDE10A enzyme inhibitors
This invention is directed to phenylimidazole compounds, which are PDE10A enzyme inhibitors useful for the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
US08133895B2 Fused pyrazine compounds useful for the treatment of degenerative and inflammatory diseases
Novel fused pyrazine compounds are disclosed that have a formula represented by the following: The compounds may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans, including by way of non-limiting example, inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis and others.
US08133892B2 Compounds that are useful for improving pharmacokinetics
Novel compounds of formula 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof inhibit cytochrome P450 monooxygenase.
US08133890B2 Combination of brimonidine and timolol for topical ophthalmic use
Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising brimondine and timolol for topical ophthalmic delivery and a method of treatment comprising administering said composition when indicated for glaucoma and associated conditions such as elevated intraocular pressure in the eyes of humans.
US08133889B2 Dihydroindolone compounds, a process for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them
Compounds of formula (I): wherein: m and n represent 1 or 2, A represents a pyrrolyl group, X represents a C(O), S(O) or SO2 group, R1 and R2 represent an alkyl group or, together with the nitrogen atom carrying them, form a heterocyclic group, R3 and R4, together with the atoms carrying them, form a heterocyclic group, R5 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, R6 represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom. Medicinal products containing the same which are useful in treating cancer.
US08133888B2 Hydrazide containing taxane conjugates
The present invention relates to compounds of formula I or salts thereof, wherein, R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and R4; R2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, acetyl and R4; R3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, —O-alkyl, —NH-alkyl, aryl and heterocyclyl; R4 represents a moiety (A) wherein, X is selected from the group consisting of a single bond, alkylene, alkenylene, alkynylene, arylene or a heterocyclylene moiety; R5 and R6 are same or different and are independently selected from hydrogen, alkyl, aryl or heterocyclyl; or R5 and R6 may form together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached a heterocyclyl ring system.
US08133884B2 Compounds for the treatment of hepatitis C
The invention encompasses compounds of formula I as well as compositions and methods of using the compounds. The compounds have activity against hepatitis C virus (HCV) and are useful in treating those infected with HCV.
US08133882B2 Quinolone derivative or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof
Provided are quinolone derivatives having a lower alkyl or cycloalkyl at the 1-position; —N(R0)C(O)-lower alkylene-CO2R0, lower alkylene-CO2R0, lower alkenylene-CO2R0, —O-lower alkylene-CO2R0, —O-(lower alkylene which may be substituted with —CO2R0)-aryl or —O-lower alkenylene-CO2R0 (wherein R0 is H or lower alkyl) at the 3-position; halogen at the 6-position; and amino group substituted with a substituent group having a ring structure at the 7-position, respectively, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Pharmaceutical composition containing the quinolone derivatives and methods of using the compositions are provided.
US08133881B2 Carbohydrate conjugates to prevent abuse of controlled substances
The invention provides a “street-safe” version of a controlled substance that permits the therapeutically beneficial effects of the substance while reducing or eliminating the euphoric effects that lead to substance abuse. The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a controlled substance and a carbohydrate covalently bound to said controlled substance in a manner that renders said controlled substance pharmacologically inactive or substantially diminishes its activity and methods of using the same.
US08133878B1 Methods for treating restenosis
Restenosis in a subject can be treated by administering to a tissue, e.g., a blood vessel, of the subject an agent that increases SERCA activity. For example, a stent that is coated with the agent can be introduced into a blood vessel.
US08133877B2 Composition comprising an antisense sequence implicated in the regulation of angiogenesis
Therapeutic compositions used in the field of angiogenesis include nucleotide sequences of genes, the involvement of the genes in the angiogenesis mechanism having been demonstrated by the Applicant, and including the complementary sequences thereof, the antisense sequences of same, polypeptide sequences coded by the coding parts of the aforementioned genes and antibodies that are directed against the polypeptide sequences and also relate to genetically-modified cells that underexpress or overexpress the above-mentioned genes and to therapeutic compositions containing the cells, which are used to treat angiogenic disorders, and, moreover, relate to methods of diagnosing and/or prognosticating antigenic disorders and to novel methods of screening active compounds in the treatment of the disorders.
US08133875B2 Method for inhibiting scavenger receptor-A and increasing immune response to antigens
Provided is a method for enhancing an immune response to a desired antigen in an individual. The method is performed by administering to the individual an agent capable of inhibiting class A macrophage scavenger receptor (SR-A) and optionally administering the desired antigen. Also provided is a method for enhancing an immune response to an antigen by administering to an individual a composition containing antigen presenting cells that are characterized by specifically inhibited SR-A. Substantially purified populations of mammalian dendritic cells characterized by specifically inhibited SR-A are also provided.
US08133874B2 Oligonucleotide or its functional homologue, a composition comprising the same and a method of treating B cell neoplasm
The invention provides an oligonucleotide with a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or its functional homolgue, a composition comprising the same and a method for treating B cell neoplasm by using the oligonucleotide or its functional homologue or the composition comprising the oligonucleotide. The oligonulceotide induces the apoptosis of B cell neoplastic cells, up-regulates CD40 on B cell neoplastic cells and stimulates the production of IL-10 from B cell neoplastic cells.
US08133872B2 Use of nicotinic acid adenine dinucleotide phosphate or derivative thereof as agent for treating type-2 diabetes
The administration of nicotinic acid adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NAADP) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a host in need thereof for the treatment of type-2 diabetes has been disclosed.
US08133866B2 Method for inhibiting new tissue growth in blood vessels in a patient subjected to blood vessel injury
This invention provides for a method for inhibiting new tissue growth in blood vessels in a subject, wherein the subject experienced blood vessel injury, which comprises administering to the subject a pharmaceutically effective amount of an inhibitor of receptor for advanced glycation endproduct (RAGE) so as to inhibit new tissue growth in the subject's blood vessels. The invention also provides for method for inhibiting neointimal formation in blood vessels in a subject, wherein the subject experienced blood vessel injury, which comprises administering to the subject a pharmaceutically effective amount of an inhibitor of receptor for advanced glycation endproduct (RAGE) so as to inhibit neointimal formation in the subject's blood vessels. The invention also provides a method for preventing exaggerated restenosis in a diabetic subject which comprises administering to the subject a pharmaceutically effective amount of an inhibitor of receptor for advanced glycation endproduct (RAGE) so as to prevent exaggerated restenosis in the subject.
US08133863B2 Stabilizing alkylglycoside compositions and methods thereof
The present invention relates to alkylglycoside-containing compositions and methods for increasing the stability, reducing the aggregation and immunogenicity, increasing the biological activity, and reducing or preventing fibrillar formation of a peptide, polypeptide, or variant thereof, for example amylin, a monoclonal antibody, insulin, Peptide T or analog thereof, gastrin, gastrir releasing peptides, gastrin releasing peptide-like (GRP) proteins, epidermal growth factor or analog thereof.
US08133861B2 Systemic purine administration: modulating axonal outgrowth of central nervous system neurons
Methods for modulating the axonal outgrowth of central nervous system neurons are provided by means of internalized purine administration such as by intravenous, intraarterial, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intraperitoneal, and intrapleural administration. The methods are noted for stimulating the axonal outgrowth of central nervous system neurons following an injury (e.g., stroke, traumatic brain injury, cerebral aneurism, spinal cord injury and the like).
US08133860B2 Facilitation of resuscitation from cardiac arrest by erythropoietin
The present invention relates generally to the use of erythropoietin (EPO) to facilitate resuscitation from cardiac arrest. For a mammalian subject suffering from cardiac arrest, concurrent administration of EPO with resuscitation after the onset of ventricular fibrillation facilitates the resuscitation. Administration of EPO serves to attenuate myocardial abnormalities caused by cardiac arrest and the resuscitation efforts and favor improved resuscitation outcomes.
US08133853B1 Fragranced soap compositions
A personal care composition is provided which includes a fragrance component selected from the group consisting of hexyl acetate, dihydromyrcenol, phenyl ethyl alcohol, benzyl acetate and mixtures thereof, and from 1 to 30% of a C10-C24 fatty acid material by weight of the composition, wherein from 60 to 85% by weight of the fatty acid material is a salt and a remainder of the fatty acid material is a free fatty acid.
US08133847B2 Pyrido[2,3-B]pyrazine derivatives useful as herbicidal compounds
The present invention relates to a method of controlling plants or inhibiting plant growth which comprises applying to the plants or to the locus thereof a herbicidally effective amount of a compound of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in claim 1; or salts or N-oxides thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes for preparing compounds of formula (I), to herbicidal compositions comprising compounds of formula (I) and to certain novel pyrido[2,3-b]pyrazines.
US08133845B2 Glass paneling with a sublimated image and process for making the same
Disclosed herein is a glass sheet substrate and process for making the same with a first wear surface, an obverse, second surface including a thermoset image receiving coating having a complete, unitary sublimated ink image that is viewable with minimal loss of resolution and clarity from the first side through the thickness of the glass sheet substrate.
US08133844B2 Heat-sensitive transfer image-receiving sheet
A heat-sensitive transfer image-receiving sheet having a heat insulation layer containing hollow polymer particles, and at least two layers of receptor layers, coated in this order on one surface of a support, the receptor layer nearest from the support containing hollow polymer particles and a latex polymer, and the receptor layer furthest from the support containing no hollow polymer particles but a latex polymer.
US08133834B2 Oxidation catalyst
An oxidation catalyst for use in the oxidation of a substrate with a molecular oxygen, comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of a specific hydrazyl radical (such as 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) and a specific hydrazine compound (such as 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazine). A method for producing a chemical compound, comprising contacting a substrate with a molecular oxygen in the presence of the above-mentioned oxidation catalyst.
US08133831B2 Slip for the preparation of dental ceramics by a hot-melt inkjet printing process
Slip for use in a hot-melt inkjet printing process which contains (A) ceramic particles, (B) wax and (C) at least one radically polymerizable monomer, and use of the slip to prepare dental restorations. Furthermore, a process for the preparation of a green compact is described, in which the slip is molded in layers to the geometrical shape of the green compact and subjected to a radical polymerization in order to obtain a cured green compact.
US08133828B2 Lanthanum oxide-doped glass-ceramics
Glass-ceramic compositions exhibiting high reliability and tensile strength are described. The compositions can include crystal phases including roedderite and/or potassium fluorrichterite. The glass-ceramic compositions are bioactive, and can be used as components of a wide variety of biomedical devices such as dental restorations.
US08133827B2 Fibers comprising copolymers containing structures derived from 4,4 diamino diphenyl sulfone and a plurality of acid monomers and methods of making same
The invention concerns a fiber, obtainable by spinning a copolymer from the polymerization solution, derived from 4,4′diaminodiphenyl sulfone amine monomer and a plurality of acid monomers, wherein the plurality of acid monomers has 55 to 85 mole percent of the monomer containing a para-oriented aromatic group and 15 to 45 mole percent of the monomer containing a meta-oriented aromatic group; and yarns, fabrics and garments comprising this fiber, and methods of making the same. This fiber has use in heat-resistant protective apparel fabrics and garments.
US08133818B2 Method of forming a hard mask pattern in a semiconductor device
In a method of forming a hard mask pattern in a semiconductor device, only processes for forming patterns having a row directional line shape and a column directional line shape on a plane are performed so that the hard mask patterns can be formed to define densely disposed active regions. A pitch of the hard mask patterns is less than a resolution limit of an exposure apparatus.
US08133813B2 Semiconductor device with a barrier film
A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, including forming an opening in an interlevel insulating film disposed on a semiconductor substrate, forming an auxiliary film containing a predetermined metal element, to cover an inner surface of the opening, forming a main film to fill the opening after forming the auxiliary film, the main film containing, as a main component, Cu used as a material of an interconnection main layer, and performing a heat treatment before or after forming the main film, thereby diffusing the predetermined metal element of the auxiliary film onto a surface of the interlevel insulating film facing the auxiliary film, so as to form a barrier film on the interlevel insulating film within the opening, the barrier film containing, as a main component, a compound of the predetermined metal element with a component element of the interlevel insulating film.
US08133812B2 Methods and systems for barrier layer surface passivation
This invention pertains to methods and systems for fabricating semiconductor devices. One aspect of the present invention is a method of depositing a gapfill copper layer onto a barrier layer for semiconductor device metallization. In one embodiment, the method includes forming the barrier layer on a surface of a substrate and subjecting the barrier layer to a process condition so as to form a removable passivated surface on the barrier layer. The method further includes removing the passivated surface from the barrier layer and depositing the gapfill copper layer onto the barrier layer. Another aspect of the present invention is an integrated system for depositing a copper layer onto a barrier layer for semiconductor device metallization. In one embodiment, the integrated system comprises at least one process module configured for barrier layer deposition and passivated surface formation and at least one other process module configured for passivated surface removal and deposition of copper onto the barrier layer. The system further includes at least one transfer module coupled so that the substrate can be transferred between the modules substantially without exposure to an oxide-forming environment.
US08133808B2 Wafer level chip package and a method of fabricating thereof
Wafer level chip packages including risers having sloped sidewalls and methods of fabricating such chip packages are disclosed. The inventive wafer level chip packages may advantageously be used in various microelectronic assemblies.
US08133805B2 Methods for forming dense dielectric layer over porous dielectrics
Methods for forming a dense dielectric layer over the surface of an opening in a porous inter-layer dielectric having an ultra-low dielectric constant are disclosed. The disclosure provides methods for exposing the sidewall surface and the bottom surface of the opening to a plurality of substantially parallel ultra-violet (UV) radiation rays to form a dense dielectric layer having a substantially uniform thickness over both the sidewall surface and the bottom surface.
US08133802B2 Silicon-germanium hydrides and methods for making and using same
The present invention provides silicon-germanium hydride compounds, methods for their synthesis, methods for their deposition, and semiconductor structures made using the compounds. The compounds are defined by formula: SiHnI (GeHn2)y, wherein y is 2, 3, or 4 wherein n1 is 0 1, 2 or 3 to satisfy valency and wherein n2 is independently 0, 1, 2 or 3 for each Ge atom in the compound, to satisfy valency.
US08133801B1 Method for forming a semiconducting layer with improved gap filling properties
A method of manufacturing a memory device includes forming a first dielectric layer over a substrate, forming a charge storage element over the first dielectric layer and forming an inter-gate dielectric over the charge storage element. The method also includes depositing a silicon control gate layer over the inter-gate dielectric using a reactant that contains chlorine.
US08133799B2 Controlling warping in integrated circuit devices
Techniques for integrated circuit device fabrication are provided. In one aspect, an integrated circuit device comprises a base, at least one die attached to the base, and a counterbalancing layer on at least a portion of at least one side of the base adapted to compensate for at least a portion of a thermal expansion difference existing between the base and the die. In another aspect, warping of an integrated circuit device comprising at least one die attached to a base is controlled by applying a counterbalancing layer to at least a portion of at least one side of the base adapted to compensate for at least a portion of a thermal expansion difference existing between the base and the die.
US08133797B2 Protective layer to enable damage free gap fill
In-situ semiconductor process that can fill high aspect ratio (typically at least 6:1, for example 7:1 or higher), narrow width (typically sub 0.13 micron, for example 0.1 micron or less) gaps without damaging underlying features and little or no incidence of voids or weak spots is provided. A protective layer is deposited to protect underlying features in regions of the substrate having lower feature density so that unwanted material may be removed from regions of the substrate having higher feature density. This protective layer may deposits thicker on a low density feature than on a high density feature and may be deposited using a PECVD process or low sputter/deposition ratio HDP CVD process. This protective layer may also be a metallic oxide layer that is resistant to fluorine etching, such as zirconium oxide (ZrO2) or aluminum oxide (Al2O3).
US08133788B2 Method of manufacturing semiconductor device
An n type impurity region is provided below a gate electrode. By setting a gate length to be less than a depth of a channel region, a side surface of the channel region and a side surface of the n type impurity region adjacent to the channel region form a substantially perpendicular junction surface. Thus, since a depletion layer widens uniformly in a depth direction of a substrate, it is possible to secure a predetermined breakdown voltage. Furthermore, since an interval between the channel regions, above which the gate electrode is disposed, is uniform from its surface to its bottom, it is possible to increase an impurity concentration of the n type impurity region, resulting in an achievement of a low on-resistance.
US08133784B2 Method of fabricating non-volatile memory device having vertical structure
A method of fabricating a non-volatile memory device according to an example embodiment may include etching a plurality of sacrificial films and insulation films to form a plurality of first openings that expose a plurality of first portions of a semiconductor substrate. A plurality of channel layers may be formed in the plurality of first openings so as to coat the plurality of first portions of the semiconductor substrate and side surfaces of the plurality of first openings. A plurality of insulation pillars may be formed on the plurality of channel layers so as to fill the plurality of first openings. The plurality of sacrificial films and insulation films may be further etched to form a plurality of second openings that expose a plurality of second portions of the semiconductor substrate. A plurality of side openings may be formed by removing the plurality of sacrificial films. A plurality of gate dielectric films may be formed on surfaces of the plurality of side openings. A plurality of gate electrodes may be formed on the plurality of gate dielectric films so as to fill the plurality of side openings.
US08133783B2 Semiconductor device having different structures formed simultaneously
In various embodiments, semiconductor structures and methods to manufacture these structures are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes forming a portion of the unidirectional transistor and a portion of a bidirectional transistor in or over a semiconductor material simultaneously. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
US08133782B2 Nonvolatile semiconductor memory device and manufacturing method thereof
A memory device includes a semiconductor substrate, memory elements formed above the substrate in rows and columns, bit lines and word lines selectively connected with the memory elements in the respective columns and rows, each memory element including, a first gate insulator formed above the substrate, a charge accumulation layer formed on the first gate insulator, a second gate insulator formed on the charge accumulation layer, and a control electrode formed on the second gate insulator, wherein a ratio r/d is not smaller than 0.5, where r: a radius of curvature of an upper corner portion or surface roughness of the charge accumulation layer and d: an equivalent oxide thickness of the second gate insulator in a cross section along a direction vertical to the bit lines.
US08133781B2 Method of forming a buried plate by ion implantation
A mask layer formed over a semiconductor substrate is lithographically patterned to form an opening therein. Ions are implanted at an angle that is normal to the surface of the semiconductor substrate through the opening and into an upper portion of the semiconductor substrate. Straggle of the implanted ions form a doped region that laterally extends beyond a horizontal cross-sectional area of the opening. A deep trench is formed by performing an anisotropic etch of a semiconductor material underneath the opening to a depth above a deep end of an implanted region. Ion implantation steps and anisotropic etch steps are alternately employed to extend the depth of the doped region and the depth of the deep trench, thereby forming a doped region around a deep trench that has narrow lateral dimensions. The doped region can be employed as a buried plate for a deep trench capacitor.
US08133779B2 Method of fabricating a semiconductor device
A conductive film is formed to extend from a bottom and a sidewall of a recess formed in an interlayer insulating film onto a top surface of the interlayer insulating film. Dry etching of the conductive film is performed such that a portion of the conductive film remains on the bottom and sidewall of the recess. The dry etching is also performed such that a deposition film is formed on a top portion of the recess.
US08133775B2 Semiconductor device with mushroom electrode and manufacture method thereof
A semiconductor device has: a semiconductor substrate having a pair of current input/output regions via which current flows; an insulating film formed on the semiconductor substrate and having a gate electrode opening; and a mushroom gate electrode structure formed on the semiconductor substrate via the gate electrode opening, the mushroom gate electrode structure having a stem and a head formed on the stem, the stem having a limited size on the semiconductor substrate along a current direction and having a forward taper shape upwardly and monotonically increasing the size along the current direction, the head having a size expanded stepwise along the current direction, and the stem contacting the semiconductor substrate in the gate electrode opening and riding the insulating film near at a position of at least one of opposite ends of the stem along the current direction.
US08133769B1 Methods for gettering in semiconductor substrate
A method for forming gettering sites and gettering impurities in a substrate layer includes producing a first masking layer over the substrate layer and patterning the masking layer to define openings at locations where trenches will be formed in the substrate layer at a later time. Ions are then implanted into the substrate layer to produce gettering sites. The gettering sites are disposed at a depth in the substrate layer such that the sites are removed when the trenches are formed. The first masking layer is removed and impurities driven to the gettering sites by thermally processing the substrate layer. A second masking layer is then produced over the substrate layer and patterned to define openings at locations where the trenches will be formed. The substrate layer is etched to produce the trenches. The gettering sites and gettered impurities are removed when the trenches are etched into the substrate layer.
US08133767B2 Efficient interconnect structure for electrical fuse applications
A semiconductor structure is provided that includes an interconnect structure and a fuse structure located in different areas, yet within the same interconnect level. The interconnect structure has high electromigration resistance, while the fuse structure has a lower electromigration resistance as compared with the interconnect structure. The fuse structure includes a conductive material embedded within an interconnect dielectric in which the upper surface of the conductive material has a high concentration of oxygen present therein. A dielectric capping layer is located atop the dielectric material and the conductive material. The presence of the surface oxide layer at the interface between the conductive material and the dielectric capping layer degrades the adhesion between the conductive material and the dielectric capping layer. As such, when current is provided to the fuse structure electromigration of the conductive material occurs and over time an opening is formed in the conductive material blowing the fuse element.
US08133765B2 Integrated RF ESD protection for high frequency circuits
The invention relates to a high-frequency integrated circuit requiring ESD protection for a circuit node. One or more metallic layer is deposited within the integrated circuit and patterned to form a transmission line. The metallic layers are generally already present in the integrated circuit for signal routing. The transmission line is coupled between the circuit node and a terminal of an ESD protection device, with a transmission line return conductor coupled to a high-frequency ground. The transmission line is formed with an electrical length that transforms the impedance of the ESD protection device substantially into an open circuit at the circuit node at an operational frequency of the integrated circuit. The other terminal of the ESD protection device is coupled to the high-frequency ground.
US08133764B2 Embedded inductor and method of producing thereof
A method of manufacturing an inductor embedded into a semiconductor chip package (100) is described, which method comprises providing a carrier (102; 202; 302) having, between a first side and an opposite second side, a first conductive layer (104; 503), an intermediate layer (205; 505), a second conductive layer (106; 504), forming an inductor and contact pads for the chip by patterning the first conductive layer (104; 503) from the first side of the carrier (102; 202; 302), assembling the chip and providing an encapsulation (514) and forming terminals of the package, by patterning the second conductive layer (106; 504) from the second side of the carrier.
US08133763B2 Method for semiconductor leadframes in low volume and rapid turnaround
A method for fabricating a leadframe for a QFN/SON semiconductor device by selecting (301) a strip of a first metal as the leadframe core, then plating (302) a layer of a second metal over both surfaces of the strip, then cutting (304) a pattern from the pre-plated strip and further removing (304) portions of the second metal layer over a surface to expose the underlying core first metal. The exposed core first metal oxidized (305) before using (306) the leadframe for assembling the semiconductor device. The steps of cutting and removing are performed programmable machining techniques such as computer numerical controlled tools (CNC), electrical discharge machining (EDM), laser cutting, and water jet cutting.
US08133762B2 Semiconductor device and method of providing z-interconnect conductive pillars with inner polymer core
A semiconductor device is made by providing a sacrificial substrate and depositing an adhesive layer over the sacrificial substrate. A first conductive layer is formed over the adhesive layer. A polymer pillar is formed over the first conductive layer. A second conductive layer is formed over the polymer pillar to create a conductive pillar with inner polymer core. A semiconductor die or component is mounted over the substrate. An encapsulant is deposited over the semiconductor die or component and around the conductive pillar. A first interconnect structure is formed over a first side of the encapsulant. The first interconnect structure is electrically connected to the conductive pillar. The sacrificial substrate and adhesive layers are removed. A second interconnect structure is formed over a second side of the encapsulant opposite the first interconnect structure. The second interconnect structure is electrically connected to the conductive pillar.
US08133761B2 Packaged system of semiconductor chips having a semiconductor interposer
A semiconductor system (200) of one or more semiconductor interposers (201) with a certain dimension (210), conductive vias (212) extending from the first to the second surface, with terminals and attached non-reflow metal studs (215) at the ends of the vias. A semiconducting interposer surface may include discrete electronic components or an integrated circuit. One or more semiconductor chips (202, 203) have a dimension (220, 230) narrower than the interposer dimension, and an active surface with terminals and non-reflow metal studs (224, 234). One chip is flip-attached to the first interposer surface, and another chip to the second interposer surface, so that the interposer dimension projects over the chip dimension. An insulating substrate (204) has terminals and reflow bodies (242) to connect to the studs of the projecting interposer.
US08133760B2 System and method for backside circuit editing on full thickness silicon device
A system for accessing circuitry on a flip chip circuit device with active circuitry and full-thickness bulk silicon includes a moveable surface for supporting and locating the circuit device in a plane, an infrared (IR) imaging device located at a defined perpendicular distance from a surface of the bulk silicon, the surface of the bulk silicon parallel to the plane and a milling chamber configured to direct an etchant and a focused ion beam to the surface of the bulk silicon, resulting in a gas-enhanced milling process that creates a milled cavity in the bulk silicon. The system produces an IR reflective material located at a base of the cavity, wherein the circuit device is located within a field of view of the IR imaging device such that the IR reflective material is brought into focus by moving the IR imaging device an adjustable distance perpendicular to the surface of the bulk silicon, and where the adjustable perpendicular distance is indicative of a depth of the cavity.
US08133757B2 Method of manufacturing a phase changeable memory unit having an enhanced structure to reduce a reset current
A phase changeable memory unit includes a lower electrode, an insulating interlayer structure having an opening, a phase changeable material layer and an upper electrode. The lower electrode is formed on a substrate. The insulating interlayer structure has an opening and is formed on the lower electrode and the substrate. The opening exposes the lower electrode and has a width gradually decreasing downward. The phase changeable material layer fills the opening and partially covers an upper face of the insulating interlayer structure. The upper electrode is formed on the phase changeable material layer.
US08133754B2 Image sensor and method for manufacturing the same
An image sensor is disclosed that includes a first substrate including an electric junction region, a transistor, and a metal line connected to the electric junction region or the transistor; and a photodiode formed on the first substrate. The first substrate is formed at an upper portion thereof with a reflective layer to reflect light back to the photodiode.
US08133751B2 ONO spacer etch process to reduce dark current
A method of forming a CMOS image sensor device. The method includes providing a semiconductor substrate having a P-type impurity characteristic. The semiconductor substrate includes a surface region. The method includes forming a gate oxide layer overlying the surface region and forming a first gate structure overlying a first portion of the gate oxide layer, the first gate structure has a top surface region and at least a side region. The method forms an N-type impurity region in a portion of the semiconductor substrate to form a photodiode device region from the N-type impurity region and the P-type impurity. The method includes forming a blanket spacer layer including an oxide on nitride on oxide structure overlying at least the first gate structure; and forming one or more spacer structures using the blanket spacer layer for the first gate structure while maintaining a portion of the oxide layer from the oxide on nitride on oxide overlying at least the photo-diode device region.
US08133748B2 EL display device and method of manufacturing the same
To provide a high throughput film deposition means for film depositing an organic EL material made of polymer accurately and without any positional shift. A pixel portion is divided into a plurality of pixel rows by a bank, and a head portion of a thin film deposition apparatus is scanned along a pixel row to thereby simultaneously apply a red light emitting layer application liquid, a green light emitting layer application liquid, and a blue light emitting layer application liquid in stripe shapes. Heat treatment is then performed to thereby form light emitting layers luminescing each of the colors red, green, and blue.
US08133746B2 Method for semiconductor gate hardmask removal and decoupling of implants
A method is provided for fabricating a semiconductor device having implanted source/drain regions and a gate region, the gate region having been masked by the gate hardmask during source/drain implantation, the gate region having a polysilicon gate layered on a metal layered on a high-K dielectric layer. The gate region and the source/drain regions may be covered with a self planarizing spin on film. The film may be blanket etched back to uncover the gate hardmask while maintaining an etched back self planarizing spin on film on the implanted source/drain regions. The gate hardmask may be etched back while the etched back film remains in place to protect the implanted source/drain regions. The gate region may be low energy implanted to lower sheet resistance of the polysilicon layer. The etched back film may be then removed.
US08133744B1 Production of antibodies and to medical uses involving antibodies
A method of making antibodies to a selected part P of an immunoglobulin molecule ZP, Z comprising the non-selected part of ZP, P being the selected part of ZP which comprises a hidden epitope of the light chain, said method comprises tolerizing the source of antibodies, by administering to the source a compound containing the non-selected part Z or a part of Z and administering antibodies to the non-selected part Z or a part of Z; wherein these administered antibodies are specific to an Fc region of ZP; and immunizing the source of antibodies with part of ZP having the selected part P exposed; and wherein Z comprises non-hidden epitopes of said immunoglobulin molecule, and wherein said compound containing the non-selected part of said molecule comprises a whole immunoglobulin, and wherein immunizing the source of antibodies with part of ZP comprises immunizing with free light chain.
US08133736B2 Methods for detecting or monitoring cancer using LPE as a marker
A method of detecting a cancer, such as ovarian cancer, in a test subject including (a) determining the amount of a lysophosphatidyl ethanolamine in a sample of a bodily fluid taken from the test subject, and (b) comparing the amount of the lysophosphatidyl ethanolamine in the sample of the bodily fluid taken from the test subject to a range of amounts of the lysophosphatidyl ethanolamine found in samples of the bodily fluid taken from a group of normal subjects of the same species as the test subject and lacking the cancer, such as ovarian cancer, whereby a change in the amount of the lysophosphatidyl ethanolamine in the sample of the bodily fluid from the test subject indicates the presence of the cancer, such as ovarian cancer.
US08133728B2 Ex-vivo priming for generating cytotoxic T lymphocytes specific for non-tumor antigens to treat autoimmune and allergic disease
Cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) specific for antigenic peptides derived from IgE molecule can be generated in vitro by stimulating resting naive CD8 T cells with IgE peptides presented by artificial antigen presenting cells. The IgE specific CTLs lyse the target cells loaded with IgE peptides in vitro and inhibit antigen specific IgE response in vivo. In addition, adoptive transfer of the IgE specific CTL to an asthmatic mouse model can inhibit the development of lung inflammation and airway hypersensitivity. IgE specific CTL provides a treatment for allergic asthma and other IgE-mediated allergic diseases. Antigenic peptides identified from non-tumor self-antigens induce specific cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) in vitro. The CTL induced by peptides identified from CD40L can kill activated CD4 T cells. In vitro generated CTL specific for CD40L inhibit CD4-dependent antibody responses of all isotypes in vivo. In contrast, CTL induced by antigenic peptides derived from IgE specifically inhibit IgE responses, and adoptive transfer of CD40L-specific CTL to NOD mice at early age delay the development of diabetes in NOD mice. In vitro generated CTL specific for non-tumor self-antigens expressed on activated CD4 T cells regulate immune responses in vivo.
US08133726B2 Ex-vivo priming for generating cytotoxic T lymphocytes specific for non-tumor antigens to treat autoimmune and allergic disease
Cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) specific for antigenic peptides derived from IgE molecule can be generated in vitro by stimulating resting naive CD8 T cells with IgE peptides presented by artificial antigen presenting cells. The IgE specific CTLs lyse the target cells loaded with IgE peptides in vitro and inhibit antigen specific IgE response in vivo. In addition, adoptive transfer of the IgE specific CTL to an asthmatic mouse model can inhibit the development of lung inflammation and airway hypersensitivity. IgE specific CTL provides a treatment for allergic asthma and other IgE-mediated allergic diseases. Antigenic peptides identified from non-tumor self-antigens induce specific cytotoxic T lymphocyte (CTL) in vitro. The CTL induced by peptides identified from CD40L can kill activated CD4 T cells. In vitro generated CTL specific for CD40L inhibit CD4-dependent antibody responses of all isotypes in vivo. In contrast, CTL induced by antigenic peptides derived from IgE specifically inhibit IgE responses, and adoptive transfer of CD40L-specific CTL to NOD mice at early age delay the development of diabetes in NOD mice. In vitro generated CTL specific for non-tumor self-antigens expressed on activated CD4 T cells regulate immune responses in vivo.
US08133724B2 Human androgen receptor alternative splice variants as biomarkers and therapeutic targets
The present invention relates to novel androgen receptor splice variants (AR3, AR4, AR4b, AR5 and AR8) and variants and fragments thereof which have a role in the progression of androgen independent prostate cancer. The invention further relates to compositions and methods which can be used to identify and treat prostate cancer based on these novel androgen receptor splice variants, as well as methods for screening agents which modulate the activity and/or expression of the androgen receptor splice variants. Vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same and transgenic animals are also provided.
US08133721B2 Static diffusion cell for diffusion sampling systems
A new design for a static diffusion cell for use in a diffusion sampling apparatus to be used in conjunction with automated or manual sampling is disclosed. The diffusion cell of present invention provides to an improved and efficient diffusion assay system.
US08133720B2 Biosensor
The invention provides a biosensor comprising a microbe-binding aptamer(s) in the substrate recognition element. It is possible to obtain a stabilized biosensor wherein the detection sensitivity for target microbe (target bacterium) is not impaired depending on the storage condition or measuring sample, and target bacterium in a body fluid can be directly measured by insertion of the substrate recognition element of the biosensor.
US08133718B2 Analytical strip and detecting method using the same
An analytical strip and a detecting method using the analytical strip are provided. The analytical strip includes a substrate having a channel thereon. The channel has a first region, a second region and a third region, which are arranged successively. A first antibody is localized in the first region. A saccharide and a peroxidase are localized in the first or second region. A second antibody for recognizing a different epitope of an identical antigen with the first antibody is immobilized in the second region. A substrate reagent including a saccharide oxidase is localized in the third region.
US08133717B2 Stereoinversion of amino acids in a single reactor
A process is described to prepare a single enantiomer of an amino acid from its opposite enantiomer or from a racemic mixture, using an oxidase biocatalyst and a supported metal catalyst in separate, sequential reactions in water. The process can be operated in batch or continuous mode.
US08133716B2 Municipal solid waste treatment method and apparatus
The present invention pertains to a method and an apparatus for treating municipal solid waste, and more particularly to a method and an apparatus for treating and recycling municipal solid waste not separately collected, and also for minimizing the amount of final waste to be buried. To this end, the present invention is characterized by comprising the steps of: an input step of inputting the municipal solid waste and microorganisms to a reactor; a first reaction step of firstly reacting the municipal solid waste with the microorganisms input to the reactor in the input step; a first separation step of transferring first intermediate matters completing the first reaction in the reactor to a first separator and then separating organic matters (it may also comprise small-sized inorganic matters passing through the screen of the first separator, also referred to as “second intermediate matters”) and inorganic matters, further comprising a recycled material recovering step of separating and recovering the recycled material by properties for recycling the inorganic matters; a second reaction step of transferring second intermediate matters passing through the first separator to a decomposing field constructed with good air circulation and then carrying out second reaction of the second intermediate matters; a second separation step of transferring third intermediate matters completing the second reaction in the decomposing field to a second separator and then separating foreign matters from the third intermediate matters; and a post-treatment step of post-treating fourth intermediate matters separated in the second separation step to make a final material.
US08133711B2 BGL7 beta-glucosidase and nucleic acids encoding the same
The present invention provides BGL7 polypeptides with the biological activity of a β-glucosidase and a method of producing a recombinant enzyme having β-glucosidase activity.
US08133706B2 Enhanced production of lipids containing polyenoic fatty acid by very high density cultures of eukaryotic microbes in fermentors
The present invention provides a process for growing eukaryotic microorganisms which are capable of producing lipids, in particular lipids containing polyenoic fatty acids. The present invention also provides a process for producing eukaryotic microbial lipids.
US08133702B2 Engineered fluorescent dye labeled nucleotide analogs for DNA sequencing
Engineered nucleotide compositions, having polymerase interacting components that improve the interactivity of the polymerase and the nucleotide, particularly for nucleic acid sequencing applications. Compositions include the interactive polymerases along with the nucleotide analogs. Kits, methods and systems are provided for analysis of nucleic acid synthesis reactions.
US08133701B2 Detection and quantification of biomolecules using mass spectrometry
The present invention is directed in part to a method for detecting a target nucleic acid using detector oligonucleotides detectable by mass spectrometry. This method uses the 5′ to 3′ nuclease activity of a nucleic acid polymerase to cleave annealed oligonucleotide probes from hybridized duplexes and release labels for detection by mass spectrometry. This process is easily incorporated into a PCR amplification assay. The method also includes embodiments directed to quantitative analysis of target nucleic acids.
US08133700B2 Latent phase viral interleukin-10-(VII-10) and uses thereof
The present invention relates to a purified nucleic acid sequence encoding a homologue of human interleukin 10 (IL-10), wherein said IL-10 homologue is expressed during the latent phase of infection by a virus of the herpesvirideae group. The present invention also relates to uses of this polypeptide, in particular for diagnosing disease states and screening for modulator and inhibitor compounds of such polypeptides and in turn the virus itself, screening for infection in vertebrates and biological tissue, cleansing of infected biological tissues, and in the treatment and/or prophylaxis and/or diagnosis of disease caused by a virus of the herpesvirideae group.
US08133693B2 Measurement of binding rate of a binding substance and an analyte
A method of measuring the rate of binding of a binding substance and an analyte, for example in an assay such as an immunoassay, uses an initial step of performing ultrasonication sufficient to disrupt binding between the binding substance and the analyte. After cessation of the ultrasonication, measurements are taken to determine the rate of binding at cessation of said ultrasonication or at a predetermined time thereafter. The ultrasonication results in knowledge of the precise time of the start of the binding reaction which provides a better rate measurement.
US08133688B2 Immunoregulation in cancer, chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases
The present invention primarily relates to a method for analyzing the amount of immunoregulatory integrin binding factors and/or patient endogenous antibodies which are directed against such factors, the factors having the capacity to modulate the immune functions in a subject suffering from cancer or inflammatory or autoimmune diseases, by utilizing binding reagents to determine these factors and/or the patient endogenous antibodies which are directed against such factors, whereby the prognosis and/or the therapeutic efficacy of any treatment of a subject suffering from cancer or inflammatory or autoimmune diseases can be determined and/or monitored. The invention further relates to the use of therapeutically active compounds for eliminating, inhibiting or enhancing such binding factors for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals to be used in the treatment of cancer, inflammatory conditions or autoimmune diseases.
US08133686B2 IL-8 as a biomarker for sunitinib resistance
A method of determining whether a tumor will be non-responsive to sunitinib therapy including detecting whether IL-8 or MMP12 expression levels in the tumor are elevated as compared to a control, that is, a tumor having elevated IL-8 or MMP12 levels will be non-responsive to sunitinib. Also, a method for inhibiting the proliferation or causing the death of a sunitinib-resistant tumor cell by contacting the cell with an agent that inhibits IL-8 or MMP12 activity and with sunitinib, whereby proliferation of the tumor cell is inhibited or the tumor cell dies. Further, the invention includes compositions and kits that include an IL-8 inhibitor or an MMP12 inhibitor and sunitinib, and related methods of treatment.
US08133683B2 Methods for detecting biomolecules in a sample
The invention develops a high-throughput screening method based on charcoal-sorbent peptide binding assay (CPBA) which does not need a solid phase and can simultaneously detect plural target biomolecules in a sample. The method of the invention can achieve high-throughput screening of biomolecules (such as antibodies and antigens) with a molecular weight of more than 10 KD.
US08133682B2 Cancer vaccine
The invention relates generally to the field of cancer diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and prevention. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods of diagnosing, treating and preventing lung cancer. In particular, aspects of the invention are directed to methods of diagnosing, treating and preventing small cell lung cancers. Methods of using a nucleic acid and/or a protein, which are differentially expressed in tumor cells, and antibodies immunospecific for the protein, to treat, diagnose and/or prevent said cancers, are provided for by the present invention.
US08133680B2 Using liquid crystals to detect affinity microcontact printed biomolecules
The present invention provides methods, devices and kits for detecting a ligand. The methods involve capturing a ligand from a sample with an affinity substrate that includes a receptor for a ligand, transferring captured ligand to a detection surface and detecting the ligand on the detection surface with a liquid crystal. Accordingly, the capture step is decoupled from the detection step.
US08133679B2 Methods of identifying agents that diminish cellular toxicity associated with an α-synuclein polypeptide of Parkinson's disease in yeast
Methods of screening candidate agents to identify lead compounds for the development of therapeutic agents for the treatment of a neurodegenerative disease, such as Huntington's Disease and Parkinson's Disease and methods for identifying a mutation in, or changes in expression of, a gene associated with neurodegenerative disease, such as Huntington's Disease and Parkinson's Disease, are provided.
US08133675B2 Method of profiling gene expression in a subject having an infectious disease
The present invention is directed to detection and measurement of gene transcripts in blood. Specifically provided is a RT-PCR analysis performed on a drop of blood for detecting, diagnosing and monitoring diseases using tissue-specific primers. The present invention also describes methods by which delineation of the sequence and/or quantitation of the expression levels of disease-associated genes allows for an immediate and accurate diagnostic/prognostic test for disease or to assess the effect of a particular treatment regimen.
US08133674B2 Method of profiling gene expression in a subject having diabetes
The present invention is directed to detection and measurement of gene transcripts in blood. Specifically provided is a RT-PCR analysis performed on a drop of blood for detecting, diagnosing and monitoring diseases using tissue-specific primers. The present invention also describes methods by which delineation of the sequence and/or quantitation of the expression levels of disease-associated genes allows for an immediate and accurate diagnostic/prognostic test for disease or to assess the effect of a particular treatment regimen.
US08133672B2 Two slow-step polymerase enzyme systems and methods
Compositions, kits, methods and systems for nucleotide sequencing comprising producing polymerase reactions that exhibit two kinetically observable steps within an observable phase of the polymerase reaction. Two slow step systems can be produced, for example, by selecting the appropriate polymerase enzyme, polymerase reaction conditions including cofactors, and polymerase reaction substrates including the primed template and nucleotides.
US08133670B2 Method for making populations of defined nucleic acid molecules
The present invention provides methods of making a population of nucleic acid molecules, wherein each nucleic acid molecule comprises a predetermined nucleic acid sequence, each of said methods comprising the steps of: (a) synthesizing, on a substrate, a population of nucleic acid molecules wherein: i) each synthesized nucleic acid molecule comprises a predetermined nucleic acid sequence; and ii) each synthesized nucleic acid molecule is localized to a defined area of said substrate; (b) harvesting said population of synthesized nucleic acid molecules from said substrate to yield harvested nucleic acid molecules; and (c) introducing said harvested nucleic acid molecules into vector molecules.
US08133669B2 Chemically modified nucleoside 5′-triphosphates for thermally initiated amplification of nucleic acid
Provided herein are methods and compositions for nucleic acid replication. These methods involve the use of 3′-substituted nucleoside 5′-triphosphates or 3′-substituted terminated primers in nucleic acid replication reactions. In certain aspects, the methods are accomplished by use of 3′-substituted NTPs and/or 3′-substituted terminated primers which provide utility in nucleic acid replication. In preferred embodiments, the NTPs and/or primers are substituted at the 3′-position with particular heat labile chemical groups such as ethers, esters or carbonate esters.
US08133665B2 Silver halide photosensitive material and process of producing black and white image using the same
Disclosed is a silver halide photographic photosensitive material which includes a support and at least one silver halide photosensitive layer on the support, wherein the average equivalent sphere diameter of the silver halide of the silver halide photosensitive layer is 0.30 μm or less, the silver halide photosensitive layer includes four or more kinds of silver halide grains having mutually different average equivalent sphere diameters, and the thickness between a surface of the support at a side at which the silver halide photosensitive layer is provided and a surface of the silver halide photosensitive layer at a side opposite to the support is 10 μm or less.
US08133662B2 Method for manufacturing liquid discharge head
A method for manufacturing a liquid discharge head that includes a flow path wall member which forms a wall of a flow path communicating with a discharge port for discharging a liquid and a substrate which forms the flow path in contact with the flow path wall member includes providing a first layer, which is made of a photosensitive resin on the substrate, for forming a pattern having a shape of the flow path, providing a second layer which is capable of absorbing light within a photosensitive wavelength range of the photosensitive resin and has a shape corresponding to the shape of the flow path, on the first layer so as to come into contact with the first layer, performing patterning of the first layer which includes exposure of the first layer with the light using the second layer as a mask, and forming the pattern from the first layer, providing a cover layer which is made of a photosensitive resin and serves as the flow path wall member so as to cover the second layer and the pattern, forming the discharge port on the cover layer by performing patterning of the cover layer which includes exposure of the cover layer with the light, and forming the flow path by removing the second layer and the pattern.
US08133656B2 Oxime ester compound and photopolymerization initiator containing the same
An oxime ester compound represented by general formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 each independently represent R11, OR11, COR11, SR11, CONR12R13, or CN; R11, R12, and R13 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6 to 30 carbon atoms, an arylalkyl group having 7 to 30 carbon atoms, or a heterocyclic group having 2 to 20 carbon atoms, R3 and R4 each independently represent R11, OR11, SR11, COR11, CONR12R13, NR12COR11, OCOR11, COOR11, SCOR11, OCSR11, COSR11, CSOR11, CN, a halogen atom, or a hydroxyl group; a and b each independently represent 0 to 4; X represents an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a selenium atom, CR31R32, CO, NR33, or PR34; R31, R32, R33, and R34 each independently represent R11, OR11, COR11, SR11, CONR12R13, or CN.
US08133655B2 Optical information recording medium, method and apparatus for recording and reproducing for the same
In an optical information recording medium of the present invention, at least one information layer provided on a transparent substrate includes a protective layer and a write-once recording layer that are disposed in this order from the transparent substrate side. The recording layer contains at least one selected from Cr—O, Zn—O, Ga—O, In—O, Sn—O, Sb—O, Bi—O, and Te—O. The protective layer contains at least one selected from Cr—O, Zn—O, Ga—O, In—O, Sn—O, Sb—O, Bi—O, and Te—O. When the total amount of all the atoms other than oxygen atoms contained in the protective layer is taken as 100 atom %, the total amount of atoms of Cr, Zn, Ga, In, Sn, Sb, Bi, and Te in the protective layer is at least 70 atom %.
US08133646B2 Toner
It is to provide a toner which can form an image of high image quality exhibiting high resolution wherein a final visible image exhibits high image density and high thin-line reproducibility even in long-term use. In a toner incorporating at least a colored particle containing a binder resin composed of a polyester resin and a colorant, and external additive particles, the toner has a degree of average circularity of 0.950-0.990, a volume based median diameter of 4.5-8.0 μm, a volume based particle diameter dispersibility (CVVOL value) of 15-25; a metal selected from titanium, germanium, and aluminum is incorporated at a ratio of 10-1500 ppm; the above external additive particles is composed of a composite oxide incorporating a silicon atom and at least either of a titanium atom and an aluminum atom; and the existence ratio of silicon atoms in the surface thereof is higher than the existence ratio of silicon atoms in the entire part thereof.
US08133645B2 Method of manufacturing electrophotographic photoreceptor, electrophotographic photoreceptor, image-forming apparatus, and process cartridge
An aspect of the present invention provides a method of manufacturing an electrophotographic photoreceptor. The method includes forming at least one layer selected from the group consisting of an undercoat layer, a photosensitive layer, and a protective layer, by jetting by an inkjet method a first coating liquid and a second coating liquid from liquid drop discharging heads which are different from each other, and mixing the first coating liquid and the second coating liquid on a conductive substrate. The first coating liquid and the second coating liquid react with each other when they are mixed.
US08133644B2 Method of forming an image having multiple phases
A method of forming an image having multiple phases is disclosed herein. The method includes forming exposed and unexposed areas, the exposed areas comprising a first polymer network exhibiting first and second phases that are chemically connected and have different refractive indices, the first phase being continuous, and the second phase comprising a plurality of structures dispersed within the first phase, and the unexposed areas comprising a second polymer network comprising third and fourth phases that are chemically connected and have different refractive indices, the third phase being continuous, and the fourth phase comprising a plurality of structures dispersed within the third phase. The first and second polymer networks are chemically connected, and morphology formed by the first and second phases is different than that formed by the third and fourth phases.
US08133642B2 Metal optical grayscale mask and manufacturing method thereof
A metal optical grayscale mask includes a layer of metal film which is deposited on transparent substrate, and different transparency pattern which is formed by laser writing on the surface of the metal film. The pattern is continuous, in type of array or random pattern. The grayscale is within 3.0 OD-0.05 OD. The thickness of the metal film is 5-100 nm. A manufacturing method of the metal optical grayscale mask includes that the selected transparent substrate is rinsed by the general semiconductor rinse process, the metal film is deposited on the transparent substrate then different transparency pattern is formed by laser writing on the surface of the metal film. The pattern is continuous, in type of array or the random pattern. The grayscale mask is low in price, antistatic electricity performance is good, the resolution can surpass optical diffraction limit. The manufacturing method is simple. There is a wide band application for micro-optical components and large-scale production of micro-electro-mechanical systems.
US08133632B2 Metal component for fuel cell and method of manufacturing the same, austenitic stainless steel for polymer electrolyte fuel cell and metal component for fuel cell using the same, polymer electrolyte fuel cell material and method of manufacturing the same, corrosion-resistant conductive component and method of manufacturing the same, and fuel cell
An Au plated film 12 is formed on the surface of a plate-formed metal base 13 composed of a metal less noble than Au, and the product is cut along a planned cutting line 18 reflecting a contour of a desired component, to thereby form a separator 10. Thus-formed separator 10 has the Au plated film 12 formed on the main surface 10a thereof, and has a cutting plane 16 formed as an end face 16 stretched up to the main surface 10a. The metal base 13 exposes in a part of the cutting plane 16, in a width of the exposed region of 1 mm or less. This is successful in providing a metal component for fuel cell which is satisfactory in the corrosion resistance and allows easy fabrication at low costs, a method of manufacturing the same, and also in providing a fuel cell having thus-fabricated metal component for fuel cell.
US08133631B2 Control apparatus for starting fuel cell vehicle
A control device for starting a fuel cell is provided which is capable of preventing an excessive reduction of the terminal voltage of the fuel cell. A primary precharge portion, provided with a high voltage switch and a current limiter, is disposed at the output portion of a power storage unit, and a secondary precharge portion, provided with a DC-DC chopper and a control portion, is disposed at the output side of a fuel cell. The primary precharge portion controls the output current to flow in a path via a resistor having a predetermined resistance. The secondary precharge portion controls an output current of the fuel cell based on a current command value IFCCMD for the fuel cell.
US08133629B2 Fluidic distribution system and related methods
Embodiments of the present invention relate to a fluid distribution system. The system may include one or more electrochemical cell layers, a bulk distribution manifold having an inlet, a cell layer feeding manifold in direct fluidic contact with the electrochemical cell layer and a separation layer that separates the bulk distribution manifold from the cell feeding manifold, providing at least two independent paths for fluid to flow from the bulk distribution manifold to the cell feeding manifold.
US08133627B2 Fuel cell system
A fuel cell system that includes a stack includes a plurality of generators for producing electrical energy by an electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen. The generators are connected in series. In addition, the fuel cell system comprises a fuel supply assembly for supplying fuel comprising hydrogen to the generators, an oxygen supply assembly for supplying oxygen to the generators and at least one branch member that is coupled to at least one of the generators.
US08133619B2 Nonaqueous electrolyte battery, battery pack and vehicle
A nonaqueous electrolyte battery includes a negative electrode including a current collector and a negative electrode active material having a Li ion insertion potential not lower than 0.4V (vs. Li/Li+). The negative electrode has a porous structure. A pore diameter distribution of the negative electrode as determined by a mercury porosimetry, which includes a first peak having a mode diameter of 0.01 to 0.2 μm, and a second peak having a mode diameter of 0.003 to 0.02 μm. A volume of pores having a diameter of 0.01 to 0.2 μm as determined by the mercury porosimetry is 0.05 to 0.5 mL per gram of the negative electrode excluding the weight of the current collector. A volume of pores having a diameter of 0.003 to 0.02 μm as determined by the mercury porosimetry is 0.0001 to 0.02 mL per gram of the negative electrode excluding the weight of the current collector.
US08133614B1 Control of silver vanadium oxide surface areas as a means of controlling voltage delay and Rdc growth in an electrochemical cell
An electrochemical cell comprising a lithium anode, a cathode comprising a blank cut from a free-standing sheet of a silver vanadium oxide mixture contacted to a current collector. The active material has having a relatively lower surface area and an electrolyte activating the anode and the cathode is described. By optimizing the cathode active material surface area in a SVO-containing cell, the magnitude of the passivating film growth at the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) and its relative impermeability to lithium ion diffusion is reduced. Therefore, by using a cathode of an active material in a range of from about 0.2 m2/gram to about 2.6 m2/gram, and preferably from about 1.6 m2/gram to about 2.4 m2/gram, it is possible to eliminate or significantly reduce undesirable irreversible Rdc growth and voltage delay in the cell and to extend its useful life in an implantable medical device.
US08133613B2 Nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery anode material with a uniform metal-semiconductor alloy layer
The present invention relates to nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries and durable anode materials and anodes for use in nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries. The present invention also relates to methods for producing these anode materials. In the present invention, a metal-semiconductor alloy layer is formed on an anode material by contacting a portion of the anode material with a displacement solution. The displacement solution contains ions of the metal to be deposited and a dissolution component for dissolving a part of the semiconductor in the anode material. When the anode material is contacted with the displacement solution, the dissolution component dissolves a part of the semiconductor in the anode material thereby providing electrons to reduce the metal ions and deposit the metal on the anode material. After deposition, the anode material and metal are annealed to form a uniform metal-semiconductor alloy layer.
US08133610B2 Battery
A battery capable of obtaining the superior battery performance is provided. An electrolyte is a gel electrolyte containing an electrolytic solution and a polymer compound. The polymer compound contains a ternary system copolymer containing vinylidene fluoride, hexafluoropropylene, and monomethylmaleic acid ester as a component. The copolymerization amounts of hexafluoropropylene and monomethylmaleic acid ester in the ternary system copolymer are respectively in the range from 4 wt % to 7.5 wt %, and in the range from 0.3 wt % to 2 wt %. Further, the weight average molecular weight of the ternary system copolymer is in the range from 0.6 million to 1.5 million. The liquid retaining characteristics of the electrolyte are improved. Therefore, the contact characteristics of the electrolyte to a cathode, an anode, and a separator are improved.
US08133609B2 Reinforced pouch type secondary battery
A pouch type secondary battery having enhanced reliability by protecting the battery from external impacts is described. A reinforcement structure may be installed on a pouch casing and an electrode assembly housed in the pouch casing. Short-circuits inside the pouch casing may be minimized. The pouch type secondary battery has an electrode assembly with positive and negative electrode plates with a separator interposed therebetween, and positive and negative terminal portions extending from the positive and negative electrode plates. A first reinforcement member is closely adhered to one or more planes of the electrode assembly. A second reinforcement member may be adhered to the pouch casing and used with or without the first reinforcement member.
US08133607B1 Parallel connection assembly of batteries and battery set having the same
A parallel connection assembly of batteries and a battery set having the same are provided. The parallel connection assembly connects battery units to form a battery set, and it includes electrical-conductive connecting pieces, two flexible metallic woven bands and electrical-conductive fixing elements. Each battery unit has a positive electrode hole and a negative electrode hole. Each electrical-conductive connecting piece has a through-hole and a fixing portion. Each electrical-conductive fixing element passes through the through-hole to be fixed in the positive electrode hole or the negative electrode hole. The two flexible metallic woven bands serially connect the fixing portions of the electrical-conductive connecting pieces located on the positive electrode holes and the negative electrode holes respectively, thereby electrically connecting the battery units in parallel. Since the flexible metallic woven band is low in impedance, flexible and easy to assemble, the battery set has an increased electrical-conducting efficiency and resistance to vibrations.
US08133606B2 Battery employing an electrode pellet having an inner electrode embedded therein
An electrochemical battery cell comprising a cell housing defining an inner space, a first terminal and a second terminal; and at least one pre-formed pellet disposed within the inner space of the cell housing. The pellet includes an outer electrode portion formed from a material to geometrically define the pellet in a solid form. The outer electrode portion is in electrical communication with the first terminal of the cell housing. The pellet also includes an inner electrode encapsulated by a separator and embedded within the material of the outer electrode portion. The inner electrode is in electrical communication with the second terminal of the cell housing and electrically insulated from the outer electrode material. In a preferred embodiment, the inner electrode comprises an anode and the outer electrode portion comprises a cathode portion. The integrated anode/cathode pellet configuration facilitates lowers costs, a more robust design and ease of manufacturability while maintaining and allowing increased performance characteristics of the battery cell.
US08133598B2 Hard coating film, method of formation thereof, and material coated with hard coating film
A hard coating film having wear resistance superior to conventional TiAlN coating films, oxide coating films, and the like. The hard coating film of the present invention has a component composition represented by one of the following two formulas: (TiaAlbSic)Ox, wherein 0.3≦a≦0.7, 0.3≦b≦0.7, 0≦c≦0.2, a+b+c=1, and 0.8≦[x/(2a+1.5b+2c)]≦1.2; and (TiaCrdAlbSic)Ox, wherein 0.05≦a≦0.4, 0.1≦d≦0.85, 0≦b≦0.7, 0≦c≦0.2, a+b+c+d=1, and 0.8≦[x/(2a+1.5d+1.5b+2c)]≦1.2; where variables a, d, b, and c denote the atomic ratios of Ti, Cr, Al, and Si respectively, and variable x indicates the atomic ratio of O.
US08133597B2 Organic electroluminescent device, display and illuminating device
Disclosed is an organic EL device having high luminous efficiency and long emission life, wherein emission wavelength is controlled. Also disclosed are an illuminating device and a display. Specifically disclosed is an organic electroluminescent device containing at least a light-emitting layer sandwiched between an anode and a cathode. This organic electroluminescent device is characterized in that the light-emitting layer contains a metal complex having a partial structure represented by the following general formula (1).
US08133593B2 Pre-form for and methods of forming a hollow-core slotted PBG optical fiber for an environmental sensor
A preform for forming a hollow-core, slotted photonic band-gap (PBG) optical fiber for use in an environmental sensor, and methods of forming such a fiber using the preform are disclosed. The preform comprises a slotted cladding tube that surrounds a slotted, hollow-core PBG cane. The slots in the cladding tube and PBG cane are longitudinally formed and substantially aligned with each other. When the preform is drawn, the slots merge to form an elongated side opening or slot in the resulting hollow-core PBG fiber.
US08133590B2 Dual cure coating compositions, multi-component composite coatings, and related coated substrates
Disclosed herein are dual cure coating compositions that include a melamine group-containing polyethylenically unsaturated compound and a polysiloxane. Also disclosed are related multi-component composite coatings, coated substrates, and methods for coating a substrate.
US08133587B2 Proppant materials comprising a coating of thermoplastic material, and methods of making and using
The present invention provides thermoplastic coated proppants and methods for preparing the thermoplastic coated proppants. Methods for using these proppants in subterranean well formations and hydraulic fracturing operations, for example, are also disclosed.
US08133584B2 Crystallized meta-aramid blends for flash fire and arc protection having improved comfort
A yarn, fabric, and garment suitable for use in arc and flame protection and having improved flash fire protection consisting essentially of from (a) 50 to 80 weight percent meta-aramid fiber having a degree of crystallinity of at least 20%, (b) 10 to 30 weight percent flame-retardant rayon fiber, (c) 10 to 20 weight percent modacrylic fiber, (d) 0 to 5 weight percent para-aramid fiber, and (e) 0 to 3 weight percent antistatic fiber based on the total weight of components (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e). In one embodiment, garments made from the yarn provide thermal protection such that a wearer would experience less than a 65 percent predicted body burn when exposed to a flash fire exposure of 4 seconds per ASTM F1930, while maintaining a Category 2 arc rating.
US08133583B2 Fire retardant antiflux fiber and its production process
The present invention provides a fire retardant antiflux fiber, the fiber is composed of the following components: cellulose 60˜80% by mass, silicon fire retardant (calculated as silicon dioxide) 15˜36% by mass, tourmaline 0.1˜5%. The present invention also provides a process of producing fire retardant antiflux fiber, in the adding step, the silicon fire retardant is added into the cellulose xanthate in the xanthation step or the viscose which was prepared after the xanthation step, the level of adding the silicon fire retardant is 19˜30%, calculated as silicon dioxide. The fire retardant antiflux fiber of the present invention has high fire retardant antiflux effect, high fiber strength and excellent negative ion generating efficacy. At the same time, the viscose also maintains excellent filtering performance in the procedure using above production process, reducing the production standstill caused by the viscose blocking up filter screen, improving production efficiency. The viscose fiber can be used to fabricate nonwoven fabric widely.
US08133573B2 Scratch-resistant optical multi-layer system applied to a crystalline substrate
A process for producing a crystalline substrate with an optical multi-layer system thereon and the crystalline substrate obtainable thereby. The process comprises the successive application of at least two free-flowing compositions which comprise nanoscale inorganic solid particles comprising at least one of a polymerizable and a polycondensable organic group to a surface of the crystalline substrate and the polymerization and/or polycondensation of the organic groups of the solid particles to form organically crosslinked layers on the substrate and a single-stage thermal consolidation of these layers with a burnout of organic constituents thereof. The at least two compositions give rise to layers with different refractive indices.
US08133566B2 Information recording medium, its manufacturing method, and sputtering target
An information recording medium is provided that has high recording sensitivity and high erasability, even when a recording layer thereof is as thin as about 3 nm. An information recording medium 15 on which information can be recorded by applying light or electrical energy has at least a recording layer 104 that undergoes phase change, while the recording layer 104 contains at least one element selected from among Zn, Si and C, and Sb in total proportion of 85 atomic % or more and has a composition preferably represented by the formula Sb100-a1M1a1 (atomic %) (wherein M1 represents at least one element selected from among Zn, Si and C, and a1 is a proportion in terms of atomic % that satisfies a relationship of 0
US08133565B2 Recording medium
Provided is an optical recording medium comprising a substrate and a reflective layer, a first dielectric layer, a recording layer, a second dielectric layer and a light-transmission layer formed in this order on the substrate. The recording layer is decomposable by heat at a time of recording to achieve recording of the optical recording medium, and the optical recording medium further comprises a third dielectric layer between the second dielectric layer and the light-transmission layer.
US08133563B2 Double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet
The present invention provides a double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet including a bubble-containing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer; and a releasable liner protecting a pressure-sensitive adhesive surface of the bubble-containing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, said releasable liner comprising at least a releasably treated layer formed by an ionizing radiation-curable silicone type releasing agent, in which the releasably treated layer formed by the ionizing radiation-curable silicone type releasing agent is employed onto a pressure-sensitive adhesive surface on the heavier releasable side. The double-sided pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or sheet may employ a bubble-containing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer formed by a bubble-containing pressure-sensitive adhesive composition in the form in which a gas component is mixed in a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition.
US08133559B2 Material for creating multi-layered films and methods for making the same
The present invention provides multilayered materials, such as films usable in particular in medical devices in the form of vascular grafts, biocompatible coverings, and/or inflatable bladders, prosthesis for the endoluminal treatment of aneurysms, particularly aortic aneurysms including both abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA's) and thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA's).
US08133553B2 Process for forming a ceramic layer
A process for forming a ceramic layer comprising a compound of a metal on a deposition surface of a workpiece comprises providing a reactive gas, selecting the amounts of a vapor of the metal and ions of the metal relative to each other, generating the metal vapor, and projecting an ion beam of the metal ions. The metal vapor, the metal ions, and the reactive gas form the ceramic layer with a desired structure. The process may include the step of controlling a deposition surface temperature. In one embodiment, the metal vapor comprises zirconium vapor and the ion beam comprises zirconium ions. The relative amounts of the zirconium vapor and the zirconium ions are selected to form a zirconia ceramic layer on the deposition surface. The zirconia may have multiple crystal phases that are formed according to a predetermined ratio.
US08133552B2 Primer composition for cured silicon-containing surface and its uses
A primer composition for a cured silicon-containing surface and its uses are provided. The composition comprises a polar organic solvent, an acrylic monomer, and an amino-containing silane having a formula of (R1O)x(R2)ySiR3NHR4, wherein each R1 independently represents H, C1-C12 hydrocarbonyl, or aryl, each R2 independently represents H, O, C1-C12 hydrocarbonyl, or aryl, R3 represents divalent C1-C6 hydrocarbonyl being substituted or unsubstituted with one or more aryl rings and the carbon atom chain of the hydrocarbonyl can be inserted with one or more aryl rings, R4 represents H, C1-C12 hydrocarbonyl, amino-C1-C12 hydrocarbonyl, or phenylamino, and x is 0, 1, 2 or 3, y is 0, 1 or 2, and the sum of x and y is 3. The amount of the acrylic monomer ranges from about 0.01 wt % to about 25 wt %, while the amount of the amino-containing silane ranges from about 1 wt % to about 35 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition.
US08133550B2 Polybenzoxazole precursor, photosensitive resin composition using the same, and manufacturing method of semiconductor device
A polybenzoxazole precursor is represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1a to R4a, R1b to R4b, X1, Y1 and m are defined in the specification.
US08133546B2 Method for producing organic thin film by using film physical property improving process
A method is provided for producing an organic thin film on a substrate surface comprising improved heat resistance or durability; said method comprising at least a step (B) of allowing the substrate to contact with an organic solvent solution comprising a metal surfactant having at least one or more hydrolysable group or hydroxyl group, and a catalyst that can interact with the metal surfactant, wherein the method further comprises after step (B), step (E1) of heating the substrate which has been in contact with the organic solvent solution at 100° C. to 150° C.; step (E2) of immersing the substrate which has been in contact with the organic solvent solution in a warm water of 40° C. or more and less than the boiling point; or step (E3) of allowing the substrate which has been in contact with the organic solvent solution to contact with a moisture vapor of 60° C. to 150° C.
US08133540B2 Method of applying a thermally settable coating to a patterned substrate
This application relates to a method of applying a thermally settable coating to a patterned substrate, such as an asphalt surface. The coating is applied in one or more preformed thermoplastic sheets and heated in situ to conform the thermoplastic material to the pattern formed in the underlying substrate. In one embodiment of the invention a pattern is formed in the asphalt surface using a removable template which is impressed into the asphalt when it is in a pliable state. The pre-formed sheets are then applied to the patterned surface and gradually heated. In an alternative embodiment of the invention the template is impressed into the pre-formed sheet and asphalt surface simultaneously after the sheet has been heated to a suitable temperature in situ. A bond reduction agent may be used to minimize adhesion between the template and the heated thermoplastic material. In a further alternative embodiment of the invention the thermoplastic material may be stamped after it has melted and partially cooled to cause the thermoplastic to more precisely conform to the underlying pattern.
US08133539B2 Method and composition for ink jet printing on a nonabsorbent substrate
Ink jet printing on a non-absorbent substrate involves a wet primer having a primer viscosity. The wet primer is applied on the non-absorbent substrate. An ink jet ink having an ink jet viscosity lower than the primer viscosity is jetted over the wet primer while the primer is still wet. The wet primer and ink are simultaneously cured on the substrate.
US08133532B2 Method of densifying porous articles
The present invention describes a method of CVI densification in which particular arrangements and mixtures of undensified porous substrates and partially densified porous substrates are arranged in particular ways in order to use the thermal characteristics of the partially densified porous substrates to better distribute heat throughout a CVI furnace and thereby improve densification.
US08133530B2 One magnetic sided media for low cost and low capacity applications
One-sided magnetic media for a hard disk drive. Methods are implemented to create a magnetic media with only one surface capable of recording data. The second surface is a non-data recording side of the media and is constructed so that it does not interfere with the recording properties of the recording side or the structural usefulness of the media. Additionally, the second surface can be a low quality surface capable of limited magnetic recording.
US08133523B2 Delivery of active agents using a chocolate vehicle
This invention provides edible compositions comprising pharmaceutically or nutraceutically active agents in particulate form homogeneously dispersed in a fat matrix, such as chocolate or chocolate compound coating.
US08133521B2 Method of separating components of technical eggs, edible eggs, yolk and whites and products therefrom
The present invention relates to methods for the separation of various components from eggs. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods for the separation of proteins and lipids from eggs, including technical eggs (inedible) or edible eggs, yolks or whites, which comprises cross-linking the lipids of eggs with a cross-linking reagent. In an embodiment, the method includes separating the proteins from the cross-linked lipids. In an embodiment, the method includes the separation of various components associated with the cross-linked lipids. The methods disclosed herein allow for the isolation of multiple different components from the egg in an efficient, cost-effective manner without compromising the recovery process of the components or their subsequent utility in various applications or compositions. The compositions and isolated components obtained by the methods of the invention can be used in pharmaceutical, medical, nutritional, cosmetic or health applications.
US08133512B2 Drug delivery systems based on catonic siloxanyl macromonomers
Matrix controlled diffusion drug delivery systems based on one or more silicon-containing monomers of the general formula: wherein L, X−, n, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and V are as set forth herein.
US08133509B2 Hydrogels based on aliphatic NCO prepolymers
The invention concerns novel hydrogels, a process for the preparation of these hydrogels and would contact materials comprising these hydrogels. These polyurethane hydrogels are obtained by the reaction of aliphatic isocyanate prepolymers with polyols comprising tertiary nitrogen in water.
US08133505B2 Transdermal delivery system for dried particulate or lyophilized medications
The present invention provides a system for transdermal delivery of dried or lyophilized pharmaceutical compositions and methods using thereof. The system comprises an apparatus for facilitating transdermal delivery of an agent that generates hydrophilic micro-channels, and a patch comprising a therapeutically active agent. The present invention is useful for transdermal delivery of hydrophilic agents, particularly of high molecular weight proteins.
US08133502B2 System for delivering a composition to the nasal membrane and method of using same
A quick and easy system and method for delivering a composition to a nasal membrane is presented. The applicator assembly includes a sleeve member which encases a swab having a portion that contacts a gelled composition. The sleeve member is manually severed to expose the applicator and the composition. The gelled composition contained on the applicator is applied to the nasal membrane.
US08133500B2 Compressed high density fibrous polymers suitable for implant
An embodiment of the present invention may be made by the following steps: providing a mixture comprising a plurality of fibers, a lubricant, and a suspension fluid, with the suspension fluid filling a void space between said fibers and subjecting said mixture to at least one compressive force. The compressive force causes the migration and alignment of said fibers; and may remove substantially all of the suspension fluid from said mixture. The mixture may further comprise a biologically active agent, or a reinforcing agent.
US08133496B2 Compositions and methods for diagnosing and treating urinary tract infections
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating urinary tract infections. In particular, the present invention relates to vaccines and immune modulators for treating urinary tract infections.
US08133494B2 Expression cassettes endcoding HIV-1 south african subtype C modified ENV proteins with deletions in V1 and V2
The invention relates to polynucleotides encoding modified immunogenic HIV-1 South African subtype C Env polypeptides. The modifications to the Env polypeptides include deletions of V1, V2 and the stem region. The expression cassettes may be used, for example, to express the encoded polypeptide. A recombinant expression system for use in a selected host cell comprising an expression cassette encoding for the modified HIV-1 Env polypeptide is also described.
US08133493B2 Regulated attenuation of live vaccines to enhance cross-protective immunogenicity
A live attenuated derivative of a pathogenic bacterium intended for use as a vaccine.
US08133491B1 Compositions and methods for treatment of hyperplastic disorders
A method for treating a subject includes injecting a therapeutic amount of a composition derived from a cobra toxin into a tissue of the subject in an amount sufficient to diminish at least one symptom of a hyperplastic disorder.
US08133486B2 Method and composition for altering a B cell mediated pathology
The present invention provides a method for altering a B cell mediated pathology in a patient. This method comprises administering a composition comprising at least one and/or two chimeric proteins. Each chimeric protein comprises at least a portion of either the VH or VL region of a immunoglobulin molecule from particular B cells from a patient having a B cell mediated pathology, and an immunoglobulin constant region. The genes encoding VH and/or VL regions and the genes encoding immunoglobulin constant regions are isolated and inserted into an expression vector. The chimeric proteins are produced by introducing the expression vectors into insect cell lines. The chimeric proteins are purified using antibody affinity columns, and then chemically conjugated to an immunogenic carrier, keyhole-limpet hemocyanin (KLH). Since the conjugates comprise chimeric proteins made specifically from particular B cells from a patient having B cell mediated pathology, when it is administered to such a patient, with or without a cytokine, such as granulocyte-macrophage-CSF, or a chemokine, it can induce immune responses to alter such a B cell mediated pathology.
US08133485B2 Bi-specific complexes for targeting cells involved in allergic-type reactions, compositions and uses thereof
Disclosed are bi-specific complexes aimed at inhibiting mast cells, eosinophils and/or basophils, and thus, at inhibiting allergy-type reactions. In particular, said complexes are best exemplified by bi-specific antibodies, which bind to two targets present in the same cell. One target is the inhibitory receptor IRp60. The second target is a cell-specific activator, e.g. IgE, cKIT, FcεRI, IL5R or CCR3. Binding of the bi-specific antibody to its targets results in the induction of an inhibitory pathway, through the inhibition of the signaling from the activator. Compositions and uses of the bi-specific complexes are also described.
US08133479B2 Hair restorer
The object of the present invention is to provide a hair restorer which exhibits a stimulatory effect on hair restoration against hair loss, hair thinning, split ends, hair graying, etc., with higher stability and safety than those of known hair restorers containing 5-aminolevulinic acids as active components. By using 5-aminolevulinic acid or its salt or its derivative, and a composition containing iron sodium diethylenetriaminepentaacetate or iron ammonium diethylenetriaminepentaacetate as active components, a hair restorer and a method for restoring hair which are excellent in hair growth promotion, and stability and safety, are provided.
US08133478B2 Cosmetic nanocomposites based on in-situ cross-linked POSS materials
A cosmetic composition for caring for and/or making up the skin, lips and/or body in the form of a film, which is non-transferable, long-lasting with a comfortable feeling of use to consumers over long periods of wear time. The composition contains graftable POSS which forms a film when it cures in situ. The invention also relates to using such film for preparing a cosmetic composition and a makeup process and makeup kit comprising the product.
US08133473B2 Chlorin and bacteriochlorin-based difunctional aminophenyl DTPA and N2S2 conjugates for MR contrast media and radiopharmaceuticals
A compound comprising a chemical combination of a photodynamic tetra-pyrrolic compound with a plurality of radionuclide element atoms such that the compound may be used to enhance MR imaging and also be used as a photodynamic compound for use in photodynamic therapy to treat hyperproliferative tissue. The preferred compounds have the structural formula: where R1, R2, R2a R3, R3a R4, R5, R5a R6, R7, R7a, and R8 cumulatively contain at least two functional groups that will complex or combine with an MR imaging enhancing element or ion. The compound is intended to include such complexes and combinations and includes the use of such compounds for MR imaging and photodynamic therapy treatment of tumors and other hyperproliferative tissue.
US08133472B2 Cyclopeptides containing RGD mimetics as imaging markers for integrins
Radiolabeled cyclic polypeptides, pharmaceutical compositions comprising radiolabeled cyclic polypeptides, and methods of using the radiolabeled cyclic polypeptides. Such polypeptides can be used in imaging studies, such as Positron Emitting Tomography (PET) or Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT).
US08133470B2 Microporous crystalline silicoalumino/(metallo) aluminophosphate molecular sieve and method of synthesis thereof
A novel microporous crystalline silicoalumino/(metallo)aluminophosphate molecular sieve framework (designated as BPC-1), having in its as-synthesized form, an X-ray diffraction pattern including the lines listed in Table 1, and method of its synthesis using 4-dimethylaminopyridine as organic templating agent in fluoride medium under microwave-hydrothermal conditions.
US08133462B2 Method of modifying a lithium-based oxide comprising at least one transition metal, positive electrode comprising this oxide, and lithium secondary battery
The present invention relates to a method of chemically modifying a lithium-based oxide comprising at least one transition metal, which comprises, in succession: a step of bringing said oxide into contact with an aqueous solution comprising phosphate ions; a step of separating said oxide from the aqueous solution; and a step of drying said oxide. Use of the modified lithium transition metal oxide as active positive electrode material for a lithium secondary battery.
US08133461B2 Nano-YAG:Ce phosphor compositions and their methods of preparation
Disclosed herein are cerium doped, garnet phosphors emitting in the yellow region of the spectrum, and having the general formula (Y,A)3(Al,B)5(O,C)12:Ce3+, where A is Tb, Gd, Sm, La, Sr, Ba, Ca, and/or Mg, and substitutes for Y, B is Si, Ge, B, P, and/or Ga, and substitutes for Al, and C is F, Cl, N, and/or S, where C substitutes for O. Relative to a solid-state-reaction method, the instant co-precipitation methods provide a more homogeneous mixing environment to enhance the distribution of the Ce3+ activator in the YAG matrix. Such a uniform distribution has the benefit of an increased emission intensity. The primary particle size of the as-prepared phosphor is about 200 nm, with a narrow distribution.
US08133459B2 Method for purifying aqueous alkaline solution
A method for purifying an aqueous alkaline solution, which comprises: bringing a fibrous activated carbon into contact with an aqueous alkaline solution to remove a metal component other than alkali metals and alkaline earth metals from the aqueous alkaline solution.
US08133458B2 Reactor and the use thereof for producing cyanides
A reactor for converting methane, ammonia and oxygen and alkaline or alkaline earth hydroxides into alkaline or alkaline earth cyanides by two-stage reactions comprising a first stage with a gas inlet, wherein the first stage is formed by a cone with distribution plates providing an even gas distribution over the catalyst material wherein the distribution plates are located between the gas inlet of the reactor and catalyst material and the distribution plates being perforated with a number of holes, with the distribution plates spaced from each other in the flow direction of the gas, the first distribution plate(s) functioning mainly to distribute the gas, whereas the last distribution plate works as a heat radiation shield and as a distribution plate facing the catalyst material, and wherein the catalyst material is present in the form of catalyst gauze fixed by catalyst weights.
US08133455B2 Micro-fabricated stamp array for depositing biologic diagnostic testing samples on bio-bindable surface
The present invention discloses micro-stamp array supported on a substrate comprising a plurality of micro-stamp sticks. Each of the micro-stamp sticks includes a micro-stamp-stick head having a channel opened through a central portion in each of the micro-stamp sticks. Each of the micro-stamp-stick heads is attached to a tapered guide tube surrounded by tapered guide-tube walls wherein the tapered guide tube is in hydraulic communication with the micro-stamp-head channel. The micro-stamp array further includes a filler chip that includes a filler reservoirs disposing on top of the tapered guide tubes, each of the filler reservoirs having a refill channel opened to the tapered guide tube for refilling the tapered guide tube and the channels.
US08133446B2 Apparatus for producing hydrocarbon fuel
Slurry hydrocracking a heavy hydrocarbon feed produces a HVGO stream and a pitch stream. At least a portion of the pitch stream is subjected to SDA to prepare a DAO stream low in metals. The DAO is blended with at least a portion of the HVGO stream to provide turbine or marine fuel with acceptable properties for combustion in gas turbines or for marine fuel grades.
US08133438B2 Flow paths comprising one or two porous beds
A microfluidic device that comprises a microchannel structure in which there are one, two or more flow paths (101;201a,b;301a,a′,b) all of which comprises a porous bed I (104,204,304) that is common for all of the flow paths and exposes an immobilized reactant R that is capable of interacting with a solute S that passes through the bed. The characteristics are that at least one of the flow paths comprises/comprise a second porous bed II (105,205,305) that is placed upstream of porous bed I (104,204,304) and is dummy with respect to interaction with solute S but capable of interacting with a substance DS that is present in a liquid aliquot together with solute S and is capable of disturbing the result of the interaction between solute S and said immobilized reactant R. There is also disclosed a method utilizing the device and variant of the device in which the immobilized R is replaced with a generic affinity ligand LI and/or porous bed II exposes a generic ligand LII that may be different from LI.
US08133434B2 Air treatment device utilizing a sensor for activation and operation
In an exemplary embodiment, the present invention includes at least one reservoir with a delivery mechanism in communication therewith. The delivery mechanism draws an air treatment material from the reservoir and provides the air treatment material in response to a decreased level of active air treatment material or the detection of a malodor. Additionally, the delivery mechanism includes a control system and a detection system. The control system activates the detection system at a timed interval or in response to a change in one or more ambient conditions (e.g., motion, temperature, light, humidity, etc.). Once activated, the detection system samples the environment for either the level of active air treatment material or the quality of the environment.
US08133433B2 Bismuth-indium amalgam, fluorescent lamps, and methods of manufacture
The disclosure relates to fluorescent lamps and methods of manufacture wherein the mercury is dosed into the lamp in a solid material containing mercury, bismuth, indium and another metal. In one embodiment, the metal is selected from the group consisting of zinc, tin, lead, silver, gold, copper, gallium, titanium, nickel, and manganese. Preferably, the atomic ratio of the indium to the bismuth is in the range of about 0.4:0.6 to 0.7:0.3. The atomic ratio of zinc to the combination indium and bismuth may preferably be in the range of about 0.01:0.99 to 0.20:0.80, and the atomic ratio of mercury to the combination of the indium, bismuth and zinc is preferably in the range of about 0.01:0.99 and 0.15:0.85.
US08133432B2 Conductive material
Provided is a conductive material to be used for a resistor and a sensor, which is enhanced its mechanical strength while maintaining a stable resistance ratio. In the conductive material used for the resistor and the sensor, 400 to 10,000 ppm of Sr is contained in Pt, and the balance is an inevitable impurity. An intermetallic compound phase formed of Pt and Sr is precipitated and dispersed in Pt.
US08133428B2 Photocurable composition, process for producing fine patterned product and optical element
To provide a photocurable composition with which a fine pattern molded product on which a fine pattern of a mold is highly precisely transferred can efficiently be produced.A photocurable composition comprising 100 parts by mass of a photocurable monomer (A), from 5 to 60 parts by mass of a colloidal silica (B) (solid content) having an average particle size of at most 200 nm, and from 0.1 to 10 parts by mass of a photopolymerization initiator (C), wherein the photocurable monomer (A) comprises a multifunctional monomer (A1) having at least 3(meth)acryloyloxy groups in one molecule and a bifunctional monomer (A2) having two (meth)acryloyloxy groups in one molecule, at least one compound belonging to the multifunctional monomer (A1) or the bifunctional monomer (A2) has a hydroxy group, and the ratio of the total amount (mol) of hydroxy groups to the total amount (mol) of the multifunctional monomer (A1) and the bifunctional monomer (A2) is at least 10%.
US08133427B2 Photo nanoimprint lithography
The present invention is directed to providing a photo nanoimprint lithography which can form a more uniform base layer. A photo nanoimprint lithography according to the present invention includes the steps of discretely applying a photo-curable resist drop-wise onto a substrate, filling an asperity pattern of a mold with the photo-curable resist by bringing the mold having the asperity pattern formed therein into contact with the photo-curable resist, curing the photo-curable resist by irradiating the resist with a light and releasing from the mold the photo-curable resist which has been photo-cured, wherein an intermediary layer is formed on a surface of the substrate for maintaining a discrete placement of the photo-curable resist that has been instilled drop-wise on the substrate until the mold is brought into contact with the photo-curable resist that has been instilled drop-wise on the substrate.
US08133422B2 Alkylcellulose salt binder for green body manufacture
A batch mixture including ceramic-forming ingredients, a pore former, a binder comprising an ammonium salt of an alkylated cellulose binder, and a liquid vehicle, as defined herein. Also disclosed is a method for producing a ceramic precursor article as defined herein having excellent extrusion properties.
US08133421B2 Methods of making shaped load-bearing osteoimplant
A load-bearing osteoimplant which comprises a shaped, coherent aggregate of bone particles.
US08133418B2 Pattern transfer method and imprint device
In order to allow for aligning a relative position between a transferred object and a stamper with high accuracy without providing an alignment pattern in the transferred object, there are provided: a pattern transfer method, including: when adjusting the relative position between the stamper and the transferred object, a step of detecting at least two or more edge positions of the transferred object and calculating an arbitrary point from the detected edge positions; a step of detecting a position of the stamper from an edge of the stamper or an alignment mark formed in the stamper; and a step of adjusting the relative position between the transferred object and the stamper from the arbitrary point and the position of the stamper; and an imprint device using the same.
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