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| US09035872B2 |
Detection system and method between accessory and electronic device
Accurate and reliable techniques for determining information of an accessory device in relation to an electronic device are described. |
| US09035868B2 |
Method for driving a light source module and display apparatus for performing the method
A method for driving a light source module, the light source module including a plurality of light-emitting blocks, a driving mode of the light-emitting block providing light to a plurality of pixels displaying a unit image is determined by analyzing grayscale values corresponding to the pixels. A second driving signal is applied to the light-emitting block determined to be in a boosting mode, the second driving signal having a level higher than the level of a first driving signal applied to the light-emitting block determined to be in a normal mode. |
| US09035865B2 |
Gate driving circuit and display apparatus using the same
A gate driving circuit for driving a display apparatus is disclosed. The gate driving circuit properly generates gate voltages despite inconsistent transistor characteristics due to processing and environment by maintaining certain nodes in reliably high impedance states. |
| US09035864B2 |
Gate line signal drive circuit with improved suppression of the theshold voltage shift or switching elements applied with high voltage
A gate signal line drive circuit and a display device which realize the suppression of a threshold voltage of an element which is used for a long time are provided. With respect to elements to which a HIGH voltage is applied for a long time, a plurality of elements are connected parallel to each other and are controlled such that at least any one of the plurality of elements is driven by a switching element, and a period during which the element is not driven is set longer than a frame display period. |
| US09035854B2 |
Organic light emitting diode display device and fabrication method thereof
An organic light emitting diode (OLED) display device and a fabrication method thereof are provided. In the OLED display device, when an existing power wiring using a metal used for a data wiring is divided based on a common electrode marginal region as a boundary so as to be used as a wiring as well as as the power wiring, the reduced width of the wiring is compensated for by increasing the thickness of the wiring by using a metal for an anode or a cathode, thus reducing the left and right bezel widths. |
| US09035853B2 |
Light-emitting device
There is provided an EL light-emitting device with less uneven brightness. When a drain current of a plurality of current controlling TFTs is Id, a mobility is μ, a gate capacitance per unit area is Co, a maximum gate voltage is Vgs(max), a channel width is W, a channel length is L, an average value of a threshold voltage is Vth, a deviation from the average value of the threshold voltage is ΔVth, and a difference in emission brightness of a plurality of EL elements is within a range of ±n %, a semiconductor display device is characterized in that A = 2 Id μ * C 0 A ( Vgs ( max ) - Vth ) 2 ≦ W L ≦ ( 1 + n 100 - 1 ) 2 * A Δ Vth 2 Δ Vth ≦ ( 1 + n 100 - 1 ) * A * L / W |
| US09035852B2 |
Method for driving light-emitting device
A method for driving a light-emitting device comprises steps of: supplying a first potential to a drain of a transistor and a second potential being lower than the first potential to a cathode of a light-emitting element; supplying a third potential which is lower than a potential obtained by adding the threshold voltage of the transistor, the threshold voltage of the light-emitting element, and the second potential to a gate electrode of the transistor, and a fourth potential being lower than a potential obtained by subtracting the threshold voltage of the transistor from the third potential to the source of the transistor; stopping supply of the fourth potential to the source of the transistor; and supplying a potential of an image signal to the gate electrode of the transistor. |
| US09035851B2 |
Portable terminal, display apparatus, luminance control method and luminance control program
A portable terminal, a display apparatus, a luminance control method and a control program are provided. The portable terminal includes a plurality of display units, and a luminance control unit which, in response to an input operation performed for a first display unit of the plurality of display units at a state where images are visibly displayed on the respective display units, performs a luminance control of decreasing a display luminance of a second display unit of the plurality of display units to be lower than a current luminance thereof, the second display unit being different from the first display unit. |
| US09035849B2 |
Methods and apparatus for enhanced radiation characteristics from antennas and related components
Aspect of the present disclosure are directed to methods and apparatus producing enhanced radiation characteristics, e.g., wideband behavior, in or for antennas and related components by providing concentric sleeves, with air or dielectric material as a spacer, where the sleeves include one or more conductive layers, at least a portion of which includes fractal resonators closely spaced, in terms of wavelength. A further aspect of the present disclosure is directed to surfaces that include dual-use or multiple-use apertures. Such aperture engine surfaces can include a top (or first) layer of antenna arrays, a middle (or second) layer of a metal-fractal backplane player, and a third (or bottom) layer for solar cell or solar oriented power collection. |
| US09035845B2 |
Nichrome resistive active element broad band antenna
A nichrome resistive element is used in a closed electrical circuit to form an antenna. |
| US09035842B2 |
Miniature horn interrogator antenna with internal sum/difference combiner
A miniature interrogator antenna assembly including: a housing; a first miniature horn antenna in the housing having a first aperture; a second miniature horn antenna in the housing having a second aperture. The first and second miniature horn antennas are arranged in a canted configuration and are joint at a front of the assembly to form combined apertures at the front of the assembly. The antenna assembly further includes: a splitter/combiner having a matching portion, where the matching portion is positioned in the housing in such a way that an apex of the matching portion points to the front of the assembly; a plurality of annular grooves formed around the combined apertures at the front of the assembly; a sum input port coupled to a first waveguide with an H-plane bend feeding the splitter/combiner; and a difference input port coupled to a second waveguide feeding the splitter/combiner directly. |
| US09035841B2 |
Communication electronic device and antenna structure thereof
A communication electronic device which comprises a grounding element and a slot antenna is provided. The slot antenna is formed by a feeding element, a first slot, a second slot, and a third slot. The first slot is an open slot, which has an open end at the first side edge and a closed end extended toward the interior of the electrical conductor. The second slot is an open slot, which also has an open end at the first side edge and a closed end extended toward the interior of the electrical conductor. The second slot is substantially parallel to the first slot and is closer than the first slot to the grounding element. The third slot is a closed slot, whose two closed ends are all in the interior of the electrical conductor. The third slot is aligned between the first slot and the second slot. |
| US09035837B2 |
Built-in antenna for electronic device
A built-in antenna apparatus for a electronic device is provided. The antenna apparatus comprises a PCB with conductive and non-conductive areas. An antenna radiator is disposed at the non-conductive area of the PCB; the antenna radiator has a feeding portion and at least a first radiating portion configured in a first pattern branched from the feeding portion and has an end portion electrically connected to the conductive area. At least one capacitor is electrically connected in series within the first radiating portion. A resonant frequency of the first radiating portion is a function of a capacitance value of the at least one capacitor. The antenna can be provided in a smaller size for a given frequency band due to the capacitance. A second antenna radiator branched from the feeding portion can also be provided for operation at a different frequency band. |
| US09035829B2 |
Wide area positioning systems and methods
Devices, systems, and methods for sending positional information from transmitters/beacons are disclosed. In one implementation a transmitter generates a range block including a ranging signal and a hybrid block including positioning data, and sends the range block and hybrid block in predefined slots in a transmit frame. A receiver in a user device receives signals from a plurality of transmitters and generates position/location information using trilateration and measured altitude information in comparison with transmitter altitude information. |
| US09035828B2 |
Communication system, apparatus and methods for calibrating an antenna array
A method for calibrating (700) an antenna array comprises a plurality of antenna elements coupled to a plurality of respective receive paths in a wireless communication system. The method comprises, in receive mode, applying a test signal to an individual single receive path (715) of the plurality of receive paths; and feeding back the test signal via a switched coupler network. The method further comprises running a receive calibration measurement routine to determine at least one measurement value used to calibrate the individual signal receive path and waiting for at least one converged measurement value; and extracting (720) the converged measurement value for at least one individual receive path. The steps of applying, running, extracting for a next individual single receive path are repeated until the calibration routine has completed (725). The method further comprises selecting a converged measurement value of at least one individual receive path from a plurality of receive paths (730) to form a reference receiver calibration result (730); normalizing a plurality of at least one measurement values of the plurality of receive paths using the reference receiver calibration result (730); and applying a normalized value to at least one of the plurality of receive paths. |
| US09035826B2 |
Satellite differential positioning receiver using multiple base-rover antennas
A rover processor determines position of a rover based upon the interaction between multiple antennas located at the rover and multiple antennas located at a base. The rover antennas may include a rover master antenna having a phase center located at the centroid of the antennas patterns of at least two auxiliary rover antennas. The rover processor may determine the position of the rover master antenna based upon the relative positions of at least two rover antennas (e.g., the rover master antenna and at least one rover auxiliary antenna, or at least two rover auxiliary antennas) with respect to at least two antennas of a base transceiver. |
| US09035824B2 |
System and method of radar location
A system and method of radar location comprises radar signal emission means, an emitted pulse of duration T1 and index i starting at instant T2(i); means receiving reflected radar signals; means determining correlation between reconstruction of an emitted pulse and signal received during the time interval between T2(i)+2*T1 and T2(i+1). The means determining a correlation can reconstruct a set, of at least one truncated pulse j of duration T3(j), less than T1, corresponding to the final part of said emitted pulse, said truncated pulses having increasing respective durations, determining at least one first correlated signal j by correlation of said truncated pulse j and signal received during time interval between T2(i)+T1 and T2(i)+T1+T3(j) and determining a second signal, based on first correlated signals j, by copying the time interval, of said correlated signal j, between T2(i)+T1+T3(j) and T2(i)+T1+T3(j+1), onto the time interval, of said second signal, between T2(i)+T1+T3(j) and T2(i)+T1+T3(j+1). |
| US09035822B2 |
Intermittent filling level determination with dynamically determined number of measurements
A method of determining a filling level of a product contained in a tank using a level gauge system, comprising the steps of: transmitting a first signal towards a surface of the product; receiving a first echo signal; determining a present echo characteristic value based on the first echo signal; and comparing the present echo characteristic value and a stored echo characteristic value. If a difference between the present echo characteristic value and the stored echo characteristic value is greater than a predefined value, the method further comprises transmitting at least a second transmit signal towards the surface; receiving at least a second echo signal; and determining the filling level based on the at least second electromagnetic echo signal. |
| US09035819B2 |
Air defense system architecture combining passive radars and active radars
The architecture includes a passive radar using opportunistic transmitters and a plurality of active radars that cooperate in the form of a coalition to assure the surveillance of an area of space. The passive radar and the active radars that form the architecture include means for exchanging information and the passive radar is configured to adopt two alternate operating modes: (i) a “watching” mode in which the passive radar carries out surveillance of the area of space concerned and generates detection information, and (ii) an “on-demand data feed” mode in which the passive radar executes at the request of one or more active radars an object search in a given sector of the area under surveillance or an analysis of certain characteristics of the signal received in a given sector. |
| US09035818B2 |
Detection sensor
Disclosed is a detection sensor, which can detect various detection regions even with a small-sized antenna. |
| US09035816B2 |
RFID transmitter for remote control
A transmitter for remote control, the transmitter includes an amplifier configured to receive a first audio signal from an electronic device and amplify the first audio signal, a transmission module electrically connected to the amplifier to receive the amplified first audio signal and generating a carrier signal, a power supply connected to the transmission module, and an attenuation circuit electrically connected to the transmission module to receive the carrier signal, wherein the amplified first audio signal is configured to modulate the carrier signal and the first audio signal is one of a left channel audio signal and a right channel audio signal output from the electronic device via an audio connector. |
| US09035812B2 |
Method and apparatus for generating a band pass signal
A modulator and a method are disclosed. The modulator is for generating a band pass signal and comprises: sigma delta modulation logic operable to receive an input signal and to perform at least a 3-level quantisation of the input signal to generate an at least 3-level quantised signal; and requantisation logic operable to requantise the at least 3-level quantised signal to a 2-level quantised signal to be provided as the band pass signal. This approach improves the coding efficiency achieved compared to that possible using a 2-level sigma delta modulator, whilst also providing improved noise performance due to the inherent linearity of the 2-level quantised signal which is provided to drive the switch mode power amplifier. Accordingly, the performance of the modulator is improved by increasing its coding efficiency whilst maintaining its linearity which improves the noise performance in adjacent channels. |
| US09035811B2 |
Analog digital data conversion method, analog digital data converter, and analog digital conversion chip
The present invention is applicable to the field of communication, and provides an analog digital data conversion method, an analog digital data convertor and an analog digital conversion chip. The method includes: converting multiple groups of analog data to multiple groups of digital data; performing frequency shift on the multiple groups of digital data, wherein the multiple groups of frequency shifted digital data are independently distributed within a first preset bandwidth; filtering the multiple groups of frequency shifted digital data to remove outband information; and distributing without overlap the filtered multiple groups of digital data within a second preset bandwidth. The method substantially reduces pressure of data transmission between the converter and an FPGA or ASIC, and effectively simplifying the design of a multiband receiver. |
| US09035808B2 |
Communication system and sample rate converter thereof
A communication system including a configurable sample rate converter and a controller is provided. The configurable sample rate converter, configured to convert a digital signal with a first sample rate to a converted signal with a second sample rate, being operable in one of a first configuration and a second configuration. The controller, configured to dynamically control the sample rate converter to operate in one of the first configuration and the second configuration according to at least one condition. |
| US09035804B2 |
Data mining in a digital map database to identify intersections located at hill bottoms and enabling precautionary actions in a vehicle
Disclosed is a feature for a vehicle that enables taking precautionary actions in response to conditions on the road network around or ahead of the vehicle, in particular, an intersection located at the bottom of a hill. A database that represents the road network is used to determine locations where an intersection of roads is located at the bottom of a hill and then, precautionary action data is added to the database to indicate such locations. A precautionary action system installed in a vehicle uses this database, or a database derived therefrom, in combination with a positioning system to take a precautionary action as the vehicle approaches such a location. |
| US09035802B2 |
Power safety instrument system
A power safety system is configured to provide power information in an aircraft. The power safety system includes a power safety instrument having a power required indicator and a power available indicator, each being located on a display. A position of the power required indicator and the power available indicator represent the power available and power required to perform a hover flight maneuver. The power safety system may be operated in a flight planning mode or in a current flight mode. The power safety system uses at least one sensor to measure variables having an effect on the power required and the power available. |
| US09035799B2 |
Providing parking availability information and parking alerts
A device may receive map data that identifies a parking facility located in a particular geographic area; identify the parking facility based on the map data; receive parking data that identifies an available or an unavailable parking space located in the parking facility; combine the map data and the parking data to form combined data; and provide the combined data for display. The combined data may cause a map of the particular geographic area to be displayed. The map may have a representation of the parking facility, a representation of a number of available or unavailable parking spaces in the parking facility, or a representation of an entrance of the parking facility. |
| US09035797B2 |
Intelligent traffic alerting and control system
A system to alert drivers approaching a traffic intersection controlled by a traffic signal light. The system may alert about an impending change in the state of the signal from green to red, to allow them to plan ahead and stop the vehicle safely. The system can be used to slow down and stop an autonomous vehicle (driven by a robot) safely at an intersection. It can also be used to implement “active” or “intelligent” stop signs that warn the driver if the vehicle does not slow down when it has crossed the safe stopping distance at an intersection. It may be used as a virtual hazard warning system to warn motorists of temporary hazards or bottlenecks on the roadway; or as an aid for visually impaired drivers (drivers with color blindness, partially or fully blind drivers). |
| US09035789B2 |
Method and apparatus for automatic down-hole asset monitoring
A method and apparatus for automatic down-hole asset monitoring is provided that monitors tagged down-hole assets wherein the assets travel into and out of an oil or gas well. A rig reader system, a controller and a computer incorporating a graphic user interface are connected to monitor tagged assets moving into and out of a drill head. The rig reader portion may be a ring shaped device having therein an integrated antenna array and radio frequency identification interrogators that interrogate an SAW or RFID tag as it moves through the ring shaped device. The integrated antenna array may include evenly distributed antennas about an interior surface of the ring shaped device that are covered by a radome that seals the antenna array and interrogators against contamination from caustic chemicals and other substances found on or around an oil rig platform. The ring shaped rig reader may be mounted directly below or above a rotary table or a rig's floor or be between a well head of an oil and gas well and the rig floor. The rig reader of an exemplary rig reader system is adapted to withstand a wide temperature range, caustic chemicals, shock and vibration and other elements commonly present on and about an oil or gas rig. |
| US09035788B2 |
Real time telemetry
A real time telemetry system is disclosed for use with a drilling system including a rotary valve 28 controlling the supply of drilling fluid or mud to a downhole tool. The system comprises receiving data to be transmitted, encoding the data as a duration, and controlling the rotation the rotary valve 28 such that the rotary valve 28 is rotated for the said duration at a predetermined rotary speed to cause the formation of pressure fluctuations or waves in the drilling fluid or mud. |
| US09035784B2 |
Clock(s) as a seismic wave receiver
A machine for detecting earthquake precursory signals that comprises a spring-loaded balance wheel that is in reality an oscillating seismometer, the oscillating seismometer employed as a local oscillator in a seismic wave receiver. A clock and balance wheel make up the seismic wave receiver which detects the precursory micro-seismic vibrations that precede the earthquake. Extreme sensitivity is accomplished by the immense storage capacity of the clock, for each individual swing of the balance wheel, a miniscule interruption takes place that will go unnoticed but after tens of thousands of swings, which would take place over night for example, a buildup of these interruptions will eventually have their effect. |
| US09035783B2 |
Input/output visualization panel
Embodiments of the invention provide information regarding device identity and connectivity among a system of music instruments or other electronic devices. Icons are displayed on a display screen. Each icon corresponds to a connector and can show a signal condition, status, state or other property of the associated connector, or of a device coupled to the connector. |
| US09035778B2 |
Monitoring vital signs based on sensed changes to an electrical field
Methods and systems for monitoring a well-being of a target are disclosed. In a method embodiment, data representing a process electric potential signal is received by a computer system. The process electric potential signal may be generated at least in part by one or more electric potential sensors in response to the detection of a change in an electric field of a target spaced apart from the one or more electric potential sensors. The method may further include identifying, using the computer system and based at least in part on the data electronically received by the computer system, a recurring pattern in the received data. The method may also include determining, using the computer system and based at least in part on the received data, whether a deviation from the recurring pattern transgresses a threshold. The deviation may comprise a subset of the data electronically received by the computer system. |
| US09035772B2 |
Tracking RFID objects with integrated communication link
A wireless system (101) includes a plurality of objects (106). The wireless system includes a controller 102 and a radio frequency identification (RFID) read-write (RW) device (103, 104, 105). Each of the objects includes an RFED device (107) and a transceiver (108). An object and methods of tracking objects are also disclosed. |
| US09035770B2 |
Alarmed intruder barrier
An intruder barrier is provided that includes multiple generally parallel transparent slats acting as burglar bars with at least some, and preferably all, of the transparent slats having associated therewith a conductive path extending at least from a first end region of a slat to a second end region thereof. The conductive path is capable of conducting electricity or electromagnetic radiation along the length of the slat and is associated with an output to an alarm system that may be configured to trigger an alarm when the conductive characteristic of a slat is terminated by virtue of the slat being at least partially severed, broken, or removed from its operative position. Typically the transparent slats are secured to a fixed surrounding frame of an opening window. The invention in a further embodiment includes transparent slats for use in such an intruder barrier. The invention in a further embodiment includes a laterally collapsible latticed intruder barrier comprising multiple transparent slats interconnected with each other and having such conductive paths. |
| US09035760B2 |
Method and device for assisting a driver of a motor vehicle when he is removing his vehicle from a parking space, and motor vehicle
The intention is to indicate a way in which a driver of a motor vehicle (1) can be warned particularly reliably, when he is removing his vehicle from a parking space (18), of the presence of a moving object (24) which is external to the vehicle, on a carriageway (23) adjoining the parking space (18). The object (24) is detected with the aid of sensor means (5 to 9), and by using sensor data of the sensor means (5 to 9) a current distance (26) of the object (24) from the motor vehicle (1) is determined. An image representation (27, 43, 64) is generated which shows a plan view of at least one area of the motor vehicle (1′) and in which the distance (26) of the object (24) from the motor vehicle (1) is visually indicated. The image representation (27, 43, 64) is displayed on a visual display device (3). |
| US09035759B2 |
Approach warning system and method for detecting the approach of moving objects
An approach warning system includes at least one marking module and a warning module. The at least one marking module comprises a marking module transmission unit configured to emit electromagnetic signals, and a motion detector configured to detect a motion. The at least one marking module is configured to emit presence signals as the electromagnetic signals when a motion is detected. The warning module comprises a reception unit configured to receive the electromagnetic signals emitted by the at least one marking module, and an output device configured to emit an approach warning. The warning module is configured to emit the approach warning via the output device dependent on a reception of the presence signals emitted by the at least one marking module. |
| US09035757B2 |
Communication system and communication device
A communication system has a first communication device, and a second communication device that conducts wireless communication the first communication device. The first communication device has a first transmitter that transmits a signal to the second communication device while modulating the signal, and a first transmission controller that controls the first transmitter. The second communication device has a first receiver that receives the signal from the first communication device and demodulates the received signal. The first transmission controller performs control so as to change a modulation method in midstream when a predetermined first signal is modulated and transmitted. The first receiver changes a demodulation method according to the change of the modulation method of the first signal in midstream when the first signal is received and demodulated. |
| US09035756B2 |
Methods and systems related to remote tamper detection
Remote tamper detection. At least some of the example embodiments are methods including: receiving Global Positioning System (GPS) signals indicative of a location, the receiving by a first device coupled to an asset; periodically sending a signal of operability between the first device and a second device, the second device coupled to the asset, and the second device configured to selectively disable the asset; determining that receipt of the signal of operability has ceased; and then issuing an indication of the location of the first device responsive to the determining that receipt of the signal of operability has ceased, the issuing from the first device by a wireless transmission to a remote operations center. |
| US09035755B2 |
Maintenance decision support system and method for vehicular and roadside applications
A method and system are provided in which maintenance vehicles collect information from sensors and operators, forward the collected information to a server, and, in response, receive maps and operator instructions. |
| US09035746B2 |
System for screening people and method for carrying out a screening process
The invention relates to a method for carrying out a screening process and a control system, comprising the following steps: Detecting an intention of a person to pass through; transmitting notification data indicating the control intention of the person and comprising data (ID data) identifying the person to a control authority; comparing the data (ID data) identifying the person to examination information of a control database and generating the check data necessary for the screening process; transmitting the check data to at least one control device of at least one control station; recording control information of the person by means of the control device; evaluating the control information based on the check data, and generating a control decision and outputting the control decision. |
| US09035742B2 |
Electronic compensated pivot control
In embodiments of electronic compensated pivot control, a computing device includes a device housing that is integrated with a display device, and the device housing tilts for multiple display positions. Pivotable components pivot in coordination to position the device housing in a display position, and sensors detect positioning inputs that are received to re-position the device housing of the computing device. Actuators are implemented for electronic actuation to limit movement of the pivotable components, and alternatively, to drive the pivotable components to re-position the device housing. A pivot controller is implemented to control the actuators based on sensor data to position the device housing in a display position. |
| US09035740B2 |
Circuit protective device and method for manufacturing the same
A circuit protecting element includes insulating substrate (11), a pair of surface electrodes (12) provided to both ends of a top face of insulating substrate (11), element (13) bridging the pair of surface electrodes (12) and electrically connected to the pair of surface electrodes (12), base layer (14) formed between element (13) and insulating substrate (11), and insulating layer (15) covering element (13). Base layer (14) is formed of a mixture of diatom earth and silicone resin. The structure discussed above allows stabilizing the blowout characteristics of the circuit protecting element. |
| US09035736B2 |
Magnetic device having integrated current sensing element and methods of assembling same
A magnetic device is provided. The magnetic device includes a magnetic core and a conductive winding inductively coupled to the magnetic core. The conductive winding includes a first terminal segment, a second terminal segment, and an inductive segment electrically coupled in series therebetween. The first terminal segment includes a current sensing element. |
| US09035735B2 |
Coil terminal
An object of the present invention is to provide a contact coil terminal having smaller numbers of components and assembling manhours, and thus, higher productivity. For this, there is a coil terminal 153 in which a press-fitting portion is pressed into a press-fitting groove (152c) provided at a corner portion of a flange portion (152a) of a spool (152) with a coil wound therearound, and a lead-out line of the coil is entwined around a coil entwining portion (153a) projected from the flange portion (152a), and the coil entwining portion (153a) is bent and raised. Particularly, the coil entwining portion (153a) extends in an opposite direction of a press-fitting direction of the press-fitting portion so as to be able to be bent and raised, and a lead wire connecting portion (153b) extends laterally to the press-fitting direction so as to be able to be bent and raised. |
| US09035734B2 |
Coil component
A coil component includes a coil section, an outer package, and a pair of outer electrodes. The outer package is made of magnetic material, embeds the coil section therein, and has a bottom face, a top face provided with cut-out sections, a first lateral face, and a second lateral face. Each of the pair of outer electrodes extends from both ends of the coil section, and is pulled out from the first lateral face, and then is bent toward the bottom face, and yet is bent along the bottom face and the second lateral face, and finally is bent toward the cut-out section of the top face. Recesses are formed on the bottom face at places overlapped with the pair of outer electrodes, and each of the outer electrodes is bent to form a projection protruding inside the corresponding recess. |
| US09035733B2 |
Mitigated-force carriage for high magnetic field environments
A carriage for high magnetic field environments includes a plurality of work-piece separators disposed in an operable relationship with a work-piece processing magnet having a magnetic field strength of at least 1 Tesla for supporting and separating a plurality of work-pieces by a preselected, essentially equal spacing, so that, as a first work-piece is inserted into the magnetic field, a second work-piece is simultaneously withdrawn from the magnetic field, so that an attractive magnetic force imparted on the first work-piece offsets a resistive magnetic force imparted on the second work-piece. |
| US09035731B2 |
Spring, particularly for a push button
The invention relates to a spring (1), in particular for a push button, for fixing to a carrier (2) and for registering a vertical force (F). The spring (3) is designed in such a way that when actuated it converts a vertical movement into a horizontal movement that can be detected by sensor means (4). |
| US09035730B2 |
Magnetic trigger mechanism and associated control method
A magnetic trigger mechanism is provided. The magnetic trigger mechanism operates in conjunction with a plurality of magnetic sensors. The magnetic trigger mechanism includes: a magnet; a body, with its one side provided with a recess and its other side located near the plurality of magnetic sensors; and a moveable section, provided in the recess in a movable manner, comprising an accommodating space for restraining the magnet therein. |
| US09035728B2 |
Electromagnetic interface secured by using an indirect compression force to slidably engage first and second force transfer features
In an example embodiment, an electromagnetic interface can comprise: a first component comprising a first waveguide channel, a first interface surface, and a first force transfer feature; a second component comprising a second waveguide channel, a second interface surface, and a second force transfer feature; and a fastener that can be configured to force the first force transfer feature in sliding engagement with the second force transfer feature. The first and second force transfer features can be configured to interoperate to create an indirect force holding the first interface surface in contact with the second interface surface and holding the first waveguide channel in alignment with the second waveguide channel. |
| US09035718B2 |
Directional coupler
A directional coupler includes in a laminate block, a first main line, a first sub-line, a second sub-line, and a second main line sequentially provided in a lamination direction of layers. Further, each of the first main line, the first sub-line, the second sub-line, and the second main line is divided into at least two divided coil conductors. Furthermore, at least two divided ground conductors are provided between the first sub-line and the second sub-line. |
| US09035717B2 |
Balun transformer
A balun transformer includes an unbalanced terminal, two balanced terminals, a directional coupler, a low pass filter, and a high pass filter. The directional coupler includes first, second, third and fourth terminals. The first terminal is connected to the unbalanced terminal. A predetermined phase difference exists between the output signal of the second terminal and the output signal of the third terminal. The second terminal is connected to the first terminal by a line constituting the directional coupler. The low pass filter is connected between the second terminal and one of the balanced terminals. The high pass filter is connected between the third terminal and the other balanced terminal. |
| US09035712B2 |
Resonance reducing circuit board
A circuit card is provided that includes ground traces that extend from a resistor to a commoning bar, where a resultant electrical length between the resistor and the commoning bar and is configured to reduce energy carried on the ground terminals that could otherwise result in cross-talk. In an embodiment, the ground trace may be configured in a meandering manner. In another embodiment, the ground trace may be split and joined by an inductor. |
| US09035711B2 |
ASK modulator and transmitter having the same
A modulator which has a first terminal to receive a carrier signal, a second terminal to receive a first control signal to control a frequency band of the carrier signal and a third terminal to receive a second control signal to control a modulation depth of the carrier signal. |
| US09035709B2 |
Vibration element, vibrator, oscillator, electronic apparatus, and moving object
A vibration element includes a piezoelectric substrate including a vibrating section and a thick section having a thickness larger than that of the vibrating section. The thick section includes a first thick section provided along a first outer edge of the vibrating section, a second thick section provided along a second outer edge, and a third thick section provided along another first outer edge. An inclined outer edge section that intersects with each of an X axis and a Z′ axis is provided in a tip section of the piezoelectric substrate. |
| US09035702B2 |
Microwave semiconductor amplifier
A microwave semiconductor amplifier includes a semiconductor amplifier element, an input matching circuit and an output matching circuit. The semiconductor amplifying element includes an input electrode and an output electrode and has a capacitive output impedance. The input matching circuit is connected to the input electrode. The output matching circuit includes a bonding wire and a first transmission line. The bonding wire includes first and second end portions. The first end portion is connected to the output electrode. The second end portion is connected to one end portion of the first transmission line. A fundamental impedance and a second harmonic impedance seen toward the external load change toward the one end portion. The second harmonic impedance at the one end portion has an inductive reactance. The output matching circuit matches the capacitive output impedance of the semiconductor amplifying element to the fundamental impedance of the external load. |
| US09035700B2 |
Variable gain amplifier
A variable gain amplifier (100) includes a transistor (110), an FB impedance section (120), a source impedance section (130), a drain impedance section (140), a gain controller (150), and a frequency characteristic controller (160). The gain controller (150) varies impedance of one of the FB impedance section (140), the source impedance section (130), and the drain impedance section (140), and outputs a gain control signal. The frequency characteristic controller (160) varies the impedance of different impedance section, based on the gain control signal. |
| US09035699B2 |
Multi-stage amplifier
Exemplary embodiments are directed to operating a multi-stage amplifier with low-voltage supply voltages. A multi-stage amplifier may include a first path of an amplifier output stage configured to convey an output signal if a first supply voltage is greater than a threshold voltage. The multi-stage amplifier may also include a second path of the amplifier output stage configured to convey the output signal if the first supply voltage is less than or equal to the threshold voltage. |
| US09035693B2 |
Temperature detecting apparatus, switch capacitor apparatus and voltage integrating circuit thereof
The invention provides a temperature detecting apparatus, a switch capacitor apparatus and a voltage integrating circuit. The voltage integrating circuit includes an operating amplifier, a capacitor and a current source. The operating amplifier has a positive input end, a negative input end and an output end. The output end of the operating amplifier generates an output voltage, and the positive input end receives a reference voltage. The capacitor is coupled between the output end and the negative input end of the operating amplifier. The current source is coupled to the output end of the operating amplifier. The current source draws a replica current from the capacitor, and a current level of the replica current is determined according to a current level of a current flowing to the negative input end of the operating amplifier. |
| US09035692B2 |
Complementary biasing circuits and related methods
Embodiments of complementary biasing circuits and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments and related implementations are also disclosed herein. |
| US09035690B2 |
Circuit arrangement with a first semiconductor device and with a plurality of second semiconductor devices
A circuit arrangement includes a first semiconductor device having a load path and a number of second semiconductor devices. Each second semiconductor device has a control terminal and a load path between a first load terminal and a second load terminal. The second semiconductor devices have their load paths connected in series and connected in series with the load path of the first semiconductor device. Each of the second semiconductor devices has a load terminal of one of the first semiconductor device and of one of the second semiconductor devices associated thereto and a voltage limiting element coupled between the control terminal of one of the second semiconductor devices and the load terminal associated with that one of the second semiconductor devices. |
| US09035687B2 |
Gate clamping
A circuit is described that includes a switch, a switchable clamping element coupled to the switch, and a driver configured to control the switch based at least in part on a driver control signal. The driver is further configured to enable or disable the switchable clamping element. The switchable clamping element is configured to clamp a voltage across the switch when the switchable clamping element is enabled by the driver and when the voltage across the switch or a current at the switch satisfies a threshold for activating the switchable clamping element. |
| US09035685B2 |
System, method and apparatus having improved pulse width modulation frequency resolution
Using a combination of frequency dithering of a PWM counter and a variable time delay circuit yields improved PWM frequency resolution with realizable circuit components and clock operating frequencies. A controllable time delay circuit lengthens a PWM signal during the first PWM cycle. During the second PWM cycle, the PWM period is increased beyond the desired amount, but the delay is reduced during this second PWM cycle to achieve the correct (desired) PWM signal period. The dithering of the PWM signal period enables the time delay circuit to be “reset” so that an infinite delay circuit is not required. The time delay circuit provides short term (one cycle) frequency adjustment so that the resulting PWM cycle is not dithered and has a period at the desired frequency resolution. |
| US09035682B2 |
Method and apparatus for single port modulation using a fractional-N modulator
A method and apparatus for single port modulation of a phase locked loop frequency modulator includes a phase locked loop with a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) and a integer loop for multiplying up the output of the VCO which is divided by a fractional-N modulator and divider in the feedback control. The integer loop enables the use of a high frequency reference oscillator that allows a closed loop response of the phase locked loop having a bandwidth that is wider than the modulation bandwidth. |
| US09035677B2 |
High-speed low power stacked transceiver
A transceiver includes a transmitter and receiver that form a series current path between two power-supply nodes. Powering both the transmitter and receiver with the same supply current saves power. The transmitter functions as a resistive load for the receiver, and thus performs useful work with power that would otherwise be dissipated as waste heat. |
| US09035676B2 |
Level shifter with low voltage loss
A system and method are disclosed for level shifting a DDC bus with a low voltage loss. A pull up circuit includes an NMOS transistor, a PMOS transistor and resistor. An NMOS pull up gate is also included in line with the DDC bus. When powered, the level shifter adjusts the voltage of transmitted signals to match the voltage of a receiving device. The resulting adjusted is slightly lower due to a threshold voltage lost across one or more transistors. Additionally, when unpowered, the level shifter releases the signal transmission line. Unadjusted signals can then be transmitted without consumption of power by the level shifter. |
| US09035674B2 |
Structure and method for determining a defect in integrated circuit manufacturing process
The present invention discloses a structure and method for determining a defect in integrated circuit manufacturing process, wherein the structure comprises a plurality of normal active areas formed in a plurality of first arrays and a plurality of defective active areas formed in a plurality of second arrays. The first arrays and second arrays are interlaced, and the defect is determined by monitoring a voltage contrast from a charged particle microscope image of the active areas. |
| US09035672B2 |
Digital communications test system for multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) systems
A digital communications test system and method for testing a plurality of devices under test (DUTs) in which multiple sets of a single vector signal analyzer (VSA) and single vector signal generator (VSG) can be used together to perform error vector magnitude (EVM) measurements for one or more DUTs in parallel, including one or more of composite, switched and multiple input multiple output (MIMO) EVM measurements. This allows N pairs of a VSA and VSG to test N DUTs with N×N MIMO in substantially the sane time as a single VSA and VSG pair can test a single DUT, thereby allowing a substantial increase in testing throughput as compared to that possible with only a single VSA and VSG set. |
| US09035671B2 |
Probe card and method for testing magnetic sensors
A probe card and method are provided for testing magnetic sensors at the wafer level. The probe card has one or more probe tips having a first pair of solenoid coils in parallel configuration on first opposed sides of each probe tip to supply a magnetic field in a first (X) direction, a second pair of solenoid coils in parallel configuration on second opposed sides of each probe tip to supply a magnetic field in a second (Y) direction orthogonal to the first direction, and an optional third solenoid coil enclosing or inscribing the first and second pair to supply a magnetic field in a third direction (Z) orthogonal to both the first and second directions. The first pair, second pair, and third coil are each symmetrical with a point on the probe tip array, the point being aligned with and positioned close to a magnetic sensor during test. |
| US09035669B2 |
Apparatus and method for testing electronic devices
An apparatus for testing electronic devices, having a test head coupled to at least one immovably mounted test socket, a positioning device for positioning the electronic device in testing position and a lead-backer attached to the positioning device for supporting the electronic device and pressing it against the test socket. A supply port for supplying a temperature control medium to a temperature control system of the said lead-backer is immovably mounted beside the said test socket, the said temperature control system of the said lead-backer and the said supply port communicate with each other when the electronic device is in testing position, whereby the said temperature control medium flows from the said supply port to the said temperature control system of the said lead-backer. |
| US09035660B2 |
Jig for measuring EMC of semiconductor chip and method for measuring EMC of semiconductor chip using the same
Disclosed are a jig for measuring EMC of a semiconductor chip and a method for measuring EMC that can accurately measure the EMC at a semiconductor chip level. The jig for measuring EMC of a semiconductor chip according to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a chip mount unit on which the semiconductor chip for which the EMC is to be measured is mounted; a memory unit configured to store EMC information of components in a system in which the semiconductor chip is used; and a measurement control unit configured to extract the EMC information stored in the memory unit and provide the extracted EMC information to the chip mount unit at the time of measuring the EMC of the semiconductor chip. |
| US09035655B2 |
Doubly tuned RF resonator
An RF resonator has a birdcage resonator with two electrically conducting ring elements (12, 33, 47) and N electrically conducting bars (11). At least one pair of electrically conducting ring segments (32a, 32b, 40, 43) forms an additional electrical connection between precisely two bars (11). The pair of ring segments (32a, 32b, 40, 43) define a current path (41, 42) with these two bars (11) which is capacitively interrupted at at least one point. The ring segments (32a, 32b, 40, 43) and the bars (11) electrically connected to the ring segments (32a, 32b, 40, 43) are disposed symmetrically with respect to the yz-plane. The field homogeneity and efficiency are thereby optimized even with frequencies that are far apart. |
| US09035651B2 |
MRI method and MRI operating system generating an RF pulse sequence with slice select gradients during identical amplitude RF pulses and a matched bandwidth slice congruency
In a method for generating a pulse sequence for operating a magnetic resonance (MR) system for acquiring data from an examination subject having an interfering object in the patient's body, the bandwidths of at least two of the RF (radio-frequency) pulses in the pulse sequence are matched such that the matched RF pulses respectively excite a congruent slice when they are radiated into an examination subject under the effect of a slice selection gradient of identical amplitude. The matching of the RF pulses in the manner ensures so that the respective slices excited by the at least two RF pulses are subject to the same nonlinearities and inhomogeneities, and therefore the same spatial distortions, and so that signal losses due to inconsistent excitations of the two pulses are avoided. The image data that can be acquired with the pulse sequence are therefore optimized. |
| US09035648B2 |
Magnetic sensor characterization
Apparatuses, methods and systems of a magnetic sensor self-characterizing its magnetic properties are disclosed. One embodiment of the magnetic sensor apparatus includes a magnetic sensor and a current source for applying a current to the magnetic sensor. The magnetic sensor apparatus further includes control circuitry configured to control the current source, and characterize a magnetic property of the magnetic sensor based on the applied current. One method of a magnetic sensor self-characterizing its magnetic properties includes applying, by the magnetic sensor, an electrical signal, and characterizing a magnetic property of the magnetic sensor based on the applied electrical signal. |
| US09035643B2 |
Electric current detector and core component used therefor
In an electric current detector according to the present invention, an annular core 2 having a magnetic gap G and a Hall element 41 which is located in the magnetic gap of the core 2 and detects a magnitude of an electric current passing through the core 2 are arranged in an outer case 1. Here, in the core 2, a mold resin portion 3 which covers a surface of the core 2 over part of an overall length along a magnetic path thereof is molded at one or a plurality of portions along the magnetic path to configure an integral core component, the core component being fixed into the outer case 1 in a state where a surface of the mold resin portion 3 makes contact with an inner surface of the outer case 1. |
| US09035642B2 |
Circuits for detecting AC- or DC-coupled loads
An integrated circuit includes an output terminal and a controller having a measurement input coupled to the output terminal, a first output adapted to couple to a current source to control a first current sourced into the output terminal, and a second output adapted to couple to a current sink to control a second current from the output terminal. The controller applies control signals to the first output and the second output to selectively enable the current source and disable the current sink during a first phase of a load detection period and to disable the current source and enable the current sink during a second phase of the load detection period. The controller detects the load coupled to the output terminal if a voltage at the measurement terminal during the first phase is substantially equal to a voltage at the measurement terminal during the second phase. |
| US09035640B2 |
High efficient control circuit for buck-boost converters and control method thereof
A controller used in a buck-boost converter includes a clock generator, an error amplifying circuit, a comparing circuit, a proportional sampling circuit, a logic circuit, a pulse width increasing circuit, first and second driving circuits. Based on a clock signal generated by the clock generator, the proportional sampling circuit samples the difference between a current sensing signal and a compensation signal generated by the error amplifying circuit, and generates a proportional sampling signal. The pulse width increasing circuit generates a sum control signal based on the proportional sampling signal and a logic control signal generated by the logic circuit, wherein a modulation value adjusted by the proportional sampling signal is added to the pulse width of the logic control signal to generate the pulse width of the sum control signal. The first and second driving circuits generate driving signals based on the sum control signal and the logic control signal. |
| US09035634B2 |
Power supply for a load control device
A power supply for a load control device generates a DC voltage and provides an asymmetrical output current, while drawing a substantially symmetrical input current. The power supply comprises a controllably conductive switching circuit for controllably charging an energy storage capacitor across which the DC voltage is produced. The energy storage capacitor begins charging at the beginning of a half-cycle and stops charging after a charging time in response to the magnitude of the DC voltage and the amount of time that the energy storage capacitor has been charging during the present half-cycle. The charging time is maintained substantially constant from one half-cycle to the next. The power supply is particularly beneficial for preventing asymmetrical current from flowing in a multiple location load control system having a master load control device supplying power to a plurality of remote load control devices all located on either the line-side or the load-side of the system. |
| US09035630B2 |
Output transistor leakage compensation for ultra low-power LDO regulator
Circuits and methods to compensate leakage current of a LDO are disclosed. The compensation is achieved by a temperature dependent sink current generation, which has a nearly zero current consumption increase of about 50 nA at room temperature and starts sink current at temperatures about above 85 to 100 degrees Celsius, which is corresponding to a range of temperature wherein leakage currents come into account. |
| US09035629B2 |
Voltage regulator with different inverting gain stages
A voltage regulator includes a regulating transistor and a control circuit. The regulating transistor has a first current electrode for providing a regulated voltage, a second current electrode, and a control electrode. The control circuit has an output coupled to the control electrode of the regulating transistor, and an input coupled to the first current electrode of the regulating transistor. The control circuit includes a first inverting gain stage having a first load element, and a second inverting gain stage having a second load element. One of the first or second load elements is characterized as being a diode and the other of the first or second load elements is biased by a bias circuit. |
| US09035626B2 |
Switching circuits for extracting power from an electric power source and associated methods
A switching circuit for extracting power from an electric power source includes (1) an input port for electrically coupling to the electric power source, (2) an output port for electrically coupling to a load, (3) a first switching device configured to switch between its conductive state and its non-conductive state to transfer power from the input port to the output port, (4) an intermediate switching node that transitions between at least two different voltage levels at least in part due to the first switching device switching between its conductive state and its non-conductive state, and (5) a controller for controlling the first switching device to maximize an average value of a voltage at the intermediate switching node. |
| US09035622B2 |
Charging device with battery management system for rechargeable battery
A charging device with a battery management system which remains a rechargeable battery in full capacity during standby after being fully charged is disclosed. The charging device includes a charging module, electrically connected to a power source, for charging the rechargeable battery; a voltage detecting module, for detecting a voltage of the rechargeable battery; and a determination module, for instructing the charging module to charge the rechargeable battery with a supplementary current, when the voltage of the rechargeable battery detected by the voltage detecting module reduces to a first predetermined voltage, until the voltage of the rechargeable battery reaches a second predetermined voltage. A reduction of the voltage of the rechargeable battery is due to self-discharge of the rechargeable battery during standby after being fully charged. |
| US09035608B2 |
Electric motor assembly rechargeable from an electrical mains system, and dedicated connection housing
An electric motor assembly includes a multi-phase electric motor, a battery of accumulators, an inverter configured to convert the direct current of the battery into multi-phase alternating current adapted to supply the motor, and a connection housing. The connection housing includes plugs allowing connection of motor phases, the battery terminals, and at least five connections to the inverter. The housing further includes a group of contacts allowing it to be connected to a single phase mains system, and a group of contacts allowing it to be connected a multi-phase mains system. The housing includes switches according to the position of which the system including the housing, the battery, the inverter, and the motor connected solely by its phases, alternatively allows the motor to be supplied from the battery, the battery to be recharged directly from a single-phase mains system, and the battery to be recharged from multi-phase mains system. |
| US09035607B2 |
Vehicle charging stations and methods for use in charging an electrically powered vehicle
Vehicle charging stations and methods for use in charging an electrically powered vehicle are disclosed. One example vehicle charging station includes a power source and a charging device coupled to the power source. The charging device is configured to control a charging process between the power source and an electrically powered vehicle, transmit, via at least one network, a first electronic message to a user, and receive, via the at least one network, a second electronic message from the user. The first electronic message includes at least one condition related to at least one of the charging process and the electrically power vehicle. The second electronic message includes a user command related to the at least one condition. |
| US09035606B2 |
ATM and electric vehicle charging station
Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system or method for an electric station. Embodiments of the invention provide an electric station which allow a customer to charge an electric vehicle, to access a Wi-Fi hot-spot, receive location based promotions, and allows access to the customer's financial data via an ATM. The combination of an ATM and electric car charger provides additional identification means, payment means, and convenience for a customer of either the ATM or the electric vehicle charger. |
| US09035601B2 |
Wireless power transfer system and methods
Systems and methods pertaining to wireless power transfer are disclosed. In one implementation, a system includes a wireless charger that is used to charge at least one wirelessly chargeable device. The wireless charger includes a master communication system and at least one wireless power charge transmitter, while the wirelessly chargeable device includes a slave wireless communication system configured at least in part, for communicating with the master wireless communication system in order to execute a wireless power charging operation. The wirelessly chargeable device further includes a wireless power charge receiver configured to receive a wireless power charge from the wireless power charge transmitter contained in the wireless charger. |
| US09035598B2 |
Electrical charging/discharging control apparatus, electric-power management apparatus, electric-power management method and electric-power management system
Disclosed herein is an electrical-charging/discharging control apparatus composing an electric-power accumulation facility in conjunction with an electric-power accumulation battery and including: a communication section configured to receive a command to carry out either of electrical charging and discharging operations on the electric-power accumulation battery from an electric-power management apparatus for managing the electrical charging and discharging operations carried out on the electric-power accumulation battery; a control section configured to control the electrical charging and discharging operations carried out on the electric-power accumulation battery on the basis of the command; and a power conditioner for supplying electric power from an electric-power network to the electric-power accumulation battery and transferring electric power accumulated in the electric-power accumulation battery to the electric-power network in accordance with control carried out by the control section. |
| US09035596B2 |
Wearable battery device with tethered connecting adapter for power tool
A battery device that functions as a power source of a tool main body and is attachable to a body of a user may include a battery housing that is capable of removably receiving at least one rechargeable battery and capable of being electrically connected to the at least one battery, an adaptor that is capable of being electrically connected to the tool main body, and a cable electrically connecting the battery housing and the adaptor. The battery housing comprises a housing body that is constructed to be attached to the body of the user and is capable of receiving the at least one battery therein, and a cover member that is openably and closably attached to the housing body. The housing body and the at least one battery are connected to each other via a male-female engagement device. The male-female engagement device has an engagement release portion that is positioned so as to be exposed when the cover member is opened relative to the housing body. |
| US09035584B2 |
Quadrant change control in brushless DC motors
A method and apparatus for controlling a change in a quadrant of operation of a brushless direct current motor. A quadrant change in an operation of a motor is identified. In response to identifying the quadrant change, selected ones of a plurality of switches in a switch bridge are selected to be controlled to couple a direct current power source to the windings of the motor to change a direction of an actual current in the windings. |
| US09035582B2 |
Motor driving apparatus and motor apparatus using the same
A motor driving apparatus includes an automatic gain control circuit on a signal path for transmitting a rotor-position detecting signal (hall voltage signal), and the automatic gain control circuit includes: an amplifier, configured to perform differential amplification on an input signal (step-angle hall current signal) to generate an output signal (amplified hall current signal); and a feedback control portion, configured to monitor the output signal (monitored current signal) to decide a gain of the amplifier. |
| US09035581B2 |
Motor control device
A motor control device that can improve stability of sensorless control of a permanent magnetic synchronous motor. Rotor position detection (10) includes motor parameter correction (30) for correcting a parameter (winding resistance of a coil, a magnetic flux amount of a permanent magnet), which is a machine constant of a motor, in order to eliminate an induced voltage difference between a detected induced voltage peak value and a detected estimated induced voltage peak value. The rotor position is detected on the basis of the corrected parameter. |
| US09035580B2 |
AC motor control apparatus
A control apparatus for a three-phase AC motor includes a current sensor and a current estimation section. The current sensor detects current flowing through one phase of the motor. The current estimation section repeats dq transformation and inverse dq transformation in a predetermined cycle. In the dq transformation, a d-axis current estimation value and a q-axis current estimation value in a rotating coordinate system of the AC motor are calculated based on the detected current and a previous current estimation value of another phase of the AC motor. In the inverse dq transformation, a present current estimation value of the other phase to be obtained at a time of angle advance of one period of the cycle is calculated based on smoothed values of the d-axis current estimation value and the q-axis current estimation value. |
| US09035576B2 |
Multi-mode portable lighting device
A portable lighting device, such as a flashlight, with a mechanical power switch and multiple operating modes is provided. The mechanical power switch is disposed in series with the controller for the lighting device and acts as the user interface to the controller to change modes of operation. Because the mechanical power switch is in series with the controller, the portable lighting device does not consume battery power when the mechanical switch is open. A state machine coupled to the controller is polled by the controller each time it is powered up to determine the operational mode of the lighting device. |
| US09035572B1 |
Combined lighting device with an integrated dimming control system
A multi-scene, multi-zone lighting device includes a support structure supporting multiple lighting zones, an ensemble of the zones defining a lighting scene. A master dimming control built into the support structure has a power input line and multiple dimmers. The zones are coupled to the dimmer output lines to receive a controlled setting from the corresponding dimmer. A remote control device communicates with the master dimming control, and has a memory for storing settings for the multiple zones and a user interface for a user to select a stored setting for each zone or a scene composed of multiple zones. Settings can be prestored or programmed by the user. The master dimming control includes a controller responsive to receiving the set of settings to set the controlled setting of the corresponding dimmer for each zone in the selected scene to conform the zones to the settings in the selected scene. |
| US09035570B2 |
LED-airfield light
A method for driving a LED-airfield light by a controller 18, being at least connected two LED-modules 20, 30, wherein the LED-modules 20, 30 each comprise a memory 28, 38, permits to drive the LEDs at equal luminosity if the method comprises at least the steps of storing status information about each LED-module 20 on the respective LED-module 20, reading the status information by the controller 18 and determining driving parameters for a first LED-module 20 of the at least two LED-modules 20, 30, considering the status information about at least one second LED-module 30. |
| US09035569B2 |
Lighting apparatus, lighting system, and control method
A lighting apparatus includes a power supply circuit, a light-emitting unit, a mounting unit, and a lighting-side controller. The light-emitting unit is configured to drive light emission based on a power supply voltage generated by the power supply circuit. The mounting unit is configured to detachably mount an electronic apparatus including an apparatus-side controller and an apparatus function unit controlled by the apparatus-side controller. The lighting-side controller is configured to perform control to supply an operating voltage based on the power supply voltage to the apparatus-side controller of the electronic apparatus mounted to the mounting unit to perform authentication processing with the apparatus-side controller, and perform, based on a result of the authentication processing, control to supply the operating voltage based on the power supply voltage to the apparatus function unit. |
| US09035560B2 |
LED driving control circuit and LED driving circuit
The present invention provides an LED (Light-Emitting Diode) driving control circuit for controlling a converting circuit to transform an input power source into an output voltage for driving an LED module. The LED module has a plurality of LED strings. The LED driving control circuit includes a voltage detecting circuit and a feedback control circuit. The voltage detecting circuit has a plurality of detection circuits, and each detection circuit is coupled to a terminal of the corresponding LED string to determine whether a voltage of the terminal is higher or lower than a preset value. The voltage detecting circuit generates a feedback signal according to the determination results. The feedback control circuit controls the converting circuit to modulate the output voltage according to the feedback signal. |
| US09035556B2 |
Parallel-connected ballast circuits
A ballast circuit adapted for converting an input alternating current (AC) mains power received at input terminals to an output alternating current (AC) to supply a load, e.g. a gas discharge lamp. The output terminals of the ballast connect to the load in parallel with another ballast circuit. The ballast circuit is configured to supply the output AC current to the load in parallel with an AC current output of the other ballast circuit. A synchronization module attached at the output is adapted for synchronizing the output alternating current (AC) of the ballast circuit with the AC current output of the other ballast circuit. The synchronization module is configured to synchronize phase of the output alternating current with phase of the AC current output of the other ballast circuit. |
| US09035551B2 |
Coaxial magnetron
The object of the presently disclosed embodiment is to improve heat dissipation and an overall cooling efficiency to raise a peak oscillation output. To achieve the object, there is provided a coaxial magnetron having the following configuration: Around a cathode, vanes and an anode cylinder form an anode resonant cavity, and a cylindrical side body forms an outer cavity. An input side structure having an input part and an upper structure are joined to both ends of the cylindrical side body. One end of the anode cylinder is joined to the input side structure. A groove (or step) for adjusting the distance between the structures and at the both ends is provided, and the groove is joined to the other end of the anode cylinder. |
| US09035550B2 |
Method of axial alignment of charged particle beam and charged particle beam system
A method of axially aligning a charged particle beam implemented by a charged particle beam system equipped with an astigmatic correction lens including a first pair of coils and a second pair of coils. The method starts with obtaining first to sixth sets of image data while varying currents flowing through the first to fourth coils according to first to sixth sets of conditions. Then, the values of the currents through the first to fourth coils for correcting the position of the axis of the beam are calculated based on the first to sixth sets of image data. |
| US09035548B2 |
Electron emission element, electron emission device, charge device, image forming device, electron radiation curing device, light-emitting device, image display device, blower device, cooling device, and manufacturing method for electron emission element
An electron emission element (1) includes an electrode substrate (2) and a thin film electrode (3), and emits electrons from the thin film electrode (3) by voltage application across the electrode substrate (2) and the thin film electrode (3). An electron accelerating layer (4) containing at least insulating fine particles (5) is provided between the electrode substrate (2) and the thin film electrode (3). The electrode substrate (2) has a convexoconcave surface. The thin film electrode (3) has openings (6) above convex parts of the electrode substrate (2). |
| US09035543B2 |
Lamp and electrode module thereof
A lamp electrode module includes a lamp cap, a spring electrode, a bottom electrode and a first insulation member. The lamp electrode has an inner sidewall surrounded by an internal thread and an inner bottom surface adjacent to the inner sidewall. The spring electrode has a helix portion wedged in the internal thread and a first connecting portion extended from the helix portion and located inside the lamp cap. The bottom electrode includes a contacting portion abutting against an outer surface opposite to the inner surface and a second connecting portion passing through the lamp cap and erecting on the inner bottom surface. The first insulation member covers the helix portion of the spring electrode and the inner sidewall of the lamp cap. |
| US09035542B2 |
Driving IC-incorporated fluorescent display device
In a driving IC-incorporated fluorescent display device, a filament end-supporting member including a structure which has a short distance between a filament and an anode substrate and is not compromised to shielding effect of the driving IC is provided. An end portion of the filament is sandwiched between a tabular support which is attached to a tabular portion of a retainer plate and a ribbon, and the ribbon is fixed to the support by spot welding. The support consists of a slit. The filament is opposed to the slit and extends to longitudinal direction of the slit. The opposite side of the filament of the slit is closed by the retainer plate. |
| US09035539B2 |
Piezoelectric vibrating piece, piezoelectric vibrator, oscillator, electronic apparatus and radio controlled timepiece
A piezoelectric vibrating piece is provided including: a pair of vibrating arm sections; a base section which is provided between the pair of vibrating arm sections; and connecting sections which connect base end sections of the pair of vibrating arm sections and a base end section of the base section, in which the vibrating arm sections have bending points and the vibrating arm sections extend in a direction away from the base section from the base end sections of the vibrating arm sections to the bending points, and the vibrating arm sections extend along the base section from the bending points to leading end sections of the vibrating arm sections. |
| US09035525B2 |
Armature winding of rotating electrical machine
According to one embodiment, there is provided a 3-phase 2-pole 2-layer armature winding, housed in 72 slots provided in a laminated iron core, a winding of each phase including six parallel circuits separated into two phase belts. Upper coil pieces of first and fourth parallel circuits are placed at 3rd, 4th, 7th, and 12th positions, and lower coil pieces of the first and fourth parallel circuits are placed at 1st, 6th, 9th, and 10th positions, upper and lower coil pieces of second and fifth parallel circuits are placed at 2nd, 5th, 8th, and 11th positions, and upper coil pieces of third and six parallel circuits are placed at 1st, 6th, 9th, and 10th positions, and lower coil pieces of the third and six parallel circuits are placed at 3rd, 4th, 7th, and 12th positions, from the center of a pole. |
| US09035524B2 |
Switch type DC brushless electric machine having auxiliary excitation winding set
The present invention provides an auxiliary excitation winding set to be installed at the rotary part of the electric machine (104) composed of a rotary part of the permanent magnetic electric machine or a rotary part of the reluctance electric machine of the switched DC brushless electric machine (1000), and an electric conductive annular brush device (107) is served as an interface for transmitting the electric power, thereby inputting the excitation electric power to the auxiliary excitation winding set; and through controlling the value and the polarity of excitation voltage and current, the magnetic pole of the rotary part of magnet-motive electric machine (104) of the switched DC brushless electric machine (1000) can be performed with the excitation effect of auxiliary excitation or differential excitation or auxiliary compound excitation or differential compound excitation. |
| US09035520B2 |
Rotor lamination stress relief
A multilayer laminated rotor is mountable on a shaft for rotation relative to a stator of a rotary electric machine arrangement. The rotor has a plurality of laminas, joined together, and voids for receiving magnets. An annular rotor section, which surrounds a shaft opening within which the shaft is receivable, extends between the shaft opening and a radially outer circumferential rotor surface. The annular section mentioned includes an undulating series of the voids in void groups extending from the radially outer circumferential rotor surface inwardly toward the shaft opening and then back toward the radially outer circumferential rotor surface, as well as a solid radially interior portion without any of the voids. Distal voids in the void groups include curved, arcuate, or recurved stress relieving features extending inwardly from radially innermost corner locations of the distal voids. |
| US09035519B2 |
Electrical energy and mechanical energy conversion apparatus for vehicles
An electrical apparatus is provided. The electrical apparatus includes a first rotation device; a second rotation device co-axially disposed with the first rotation device for electromagnetically matching with each other; and a brake device connected to the second rotation device to constrain the second rotation device from a rotation. |
| US09035517B2 |
Generator ball bearing support
A bearing support plate for use in a generator has a radially enlarged flange with a first cylindrical portion extending from the flange in one direction which will provide a bearing support for an outer race of a ball bearing, and a radially inner cylindrical portion extending in an opposed direction that will be away from the ball bearing relative to the flange. The flange is generally cylindrical but has a truncated portion over a circumferential extent. The first cylindrical portion is formed with radially enlarged portions with intermediate radially thinner portions. The flange includes bolt holes circumferentially aligned with the radially thinner portions. |
| US09035513B2 |
Vibrator and portable information terminal having the vibrator
It is possible to provide a vibrator configured so as to prevent the leakage of an adhesive out from between a frame and a diaphragm member and a portable information terminal having the vibrator. The vibrator includes: frame 11; diaphragm member 12 vibratably bonded to frame 11; and adhesive 21 used to bond the frame to the diaphragm member. To store adhesive 21, the vibrator further includes gap 22 which is formed between surfaces of frame 11 and diaphragm member 12 facing each other at bonded part 20 where frame 11 is bonded to diaphragm member 12 with adhesive 21, and the gap being used. |
| US09035512B2 |
Linear actuator
At least a rotor fixing portion and a bearing fitting portion are combined to form a hollow rotary shaft. The rotor of a rotary motor portion is fixed on the rotor fixing portion. A thrust radial bearing is fitted on the outer periphery of the bearing fitting portion and a screw nut is fitted to the bearing fitting portion. The rotor fixing portion and the bearing fitting portion are coupled with screw member(s) which are inserted into the hollow rotary shaft from one axial end of the hollow rotary shaft and axially extend inside the bearing fitting portion and the rotor fixing portion. A flange portion of the screw nut is fixed on an abutment portion of the bearing fitting portion in abutment with an end surface of an inner race of the thrust radial bearing that is located on the one axial end side. |
| US09035509B2 |
Motor
A yoke of a motor has a bottom and an open end and accommodates an armature. An end bracket substantially closes the open end of the yoke. A connector portion, which bulges outward of the yoke, and a cutout portion are formed in the circumferential wall of the end bracket. A pair of feed members is provided to extend from the interior of the end bracket to the connector portion through the cutout portion. The end bracket has an accommodation recess for accommodating the noise suppression element at a position corresponding to the cutout portion. Each feed member has an accommodation recess corresponding portion, which corresponds to the accommodation recess, and a cutout portion corresponding portion, which corresponds to the cutout portion. The distance between the accommodation recess corresponding portions of the feed members is greater than the distance between the cutout portion corresponding portions. |
| US09035506B2 |
Motor having holder of flexible printed circuit board and actuator using such motor
A motor includes a rotor, a stator, an excitation coil, and a holder disposed on an outer side of the stator to hold a flexible printed circuit board supplying drive power, wherein the holder includes a main body mounting the flexible printed circuit board thereon, a bridging portion disposed along one of long sides on a first face a of the main body to form a first opening allowing the flexible printed circuit board to be inserted therethrough, and an engaging portion disposed along each of short sides on a second face of the main body to removably fit with a part of a terminal block of the excitation coil. |
| US09035505B2 |
Motor for an electric power steering apparatus
Provided is a motor for an electric power steering apparatus, in which vibrations and noises are suppressed. The motor for an electric power steering apparatus includes: a motor section (1) for outputting an assist torque to a handle of a vehicle; and a controller (2) for controlling driving of the motor section (1). The motor section (1) includes: a rotor (14, 14A) having P poles; and a stator (15, 15A) provided so as to surround the rotor (14, 14A), the stator including: a stator core (23) provided with n slots formed thereon and housed in a frame (4); and three-phase stator windings (25) wound around the slots (22). The controller (2) is provided between a boss (18) and the motor section (1) so as to surround the output shaft (12). |
| US09035503B2 |
Environmentally protected housingless generator/motor
A stator arrangement particularly suitable for use in an air-cooled generator or other such electric machine includes a stator with an outer stator surface, an opening therein defining an inner stator surface, and longitudinally opposed stator end surfaces. Conductive coils are supported by the stator, and include end turns overlying the longitudinally opposed stator end surfaces. In order to block out environmental contaminants and prevent conductive coil shorting, protective barriers are mounted over the end turns and secured to the stator. |
| US09035499B2 |
Wireless energy transfer for photovoltaic panels
Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power transfer involving photovoltaic panels. Described are methods and designs that use electric energy from a photovoltaic module to energize at least one wireless energy source to produce an oscillating magnetic field for wireless energy transfer. The source may be configured and tuned to present an impedance to a photovoltaic module wherein said impedance enables substantial extraction of energy from said photovoltaic module. |
| US09035494B2 |
Elevator interior illumination
An elevator interior illumination assembly comprising a primary LED driver that provides conditioned DC power to primary and backup LEDs when AC power is available from a primary electric power source. The backup LEDs receive DC power from a backup electric power source when AC power is not available to the primary LED driver from the primary electric power source. |
| US09035492B1 |
System and method for management of a DC and AC bus microgrid
Systems and methods are described herein for managing the operations of a microgrid module. The microgrid module includes transformers and/or power converters necessary for modifying the input AC or DC power sources to meet the required characteristics of the output power. The microgrid module further comprises a power management software module and a control software module installed on a microgrid computer. The power management software module uses received business parameters to create rules for applying to the operation of the microgrid module. The rules are stored locally at the microgrid computer so that they can be quickly accessed by a control software module. The control software module uses the rules in combination with data collected from sensors installed in the physical circuitry layer of the microgrid module to control the operations of the microgrid module. |
| US09035489B2 |
Control apparatus and control method for vehicle
An ECU is mounted on a vehicle equipped with a converter that can boost a voltage of a power storage device storing electric power for obtaining driving force to output the boosted voltage to a drive load device. The ECU starts boosting at the converter upon satisfaction of at least any of a first condition that a boost request signal Req is received (that is, an output voltage request value of the converter exceeds a voltage Vb of the power storage device) and a second condition that output electric power P of the power storage device is higher than a value obtained by subtracting charge electric power ΔP transiently occurring at the start of boosting from rated electric power Wout (that is, it is predicted that output electric power P will exceed rated electric power Wout in response to the start of boosting). |
| US09035483B2 |
Fieldbus unit for a two-conductor fieldbus
A fieldbus unit for connection of a field device to a fieldbus comprising two conductors is designed to transfer a signal via the fieldbus by modulation of an electrical current drawn by the field device. The fieldbus unit comprises: an electrical current control transistor, through which the electrical current drawn by the field device flows, wherein the electrical current drawn by the field device is controlled via a base current of the electrical current control transistor; a bipolar transistor, via whose emitter-collector, electrical current path the base current for driving the electrical current control transistor flows; as well as an electrical current controller, which produces an electrical current control signal for controlling the electrical current drawn by the field device. The base of the bipolar transistor is placed at an essentially constant potential, which is so selected, that the bipolar transistor supplies the electrical current control transistor a base current sufficient for start-up of the field device, when the electrical current controller is not supplied with electrical current and delivers no electrical current control signal. The electrical current controller feeds the electrical current control signal via the emitter-collector, electrical current path of the bipolar transistor. |
| US09035478B2 |
Aircraft engine constant frequency starter/generator
A constant frequency starter/generator for a turbine engine includes a first inverter/converter, a second inverter/converter, a DC link electrically connecting the first inverter/converter to the second inverter/converter, and an electric machine having a synchronous main machine, wherein the constant frequency starter/generator is operable in a start mode and a run mode. |
| US09035475B1 |
Air-drop device tail charger
A system and method for powering an air-drop device is presented. One configuration of the system includes an energy capture device, a generator and an electrical logic unit. The energy capture device converts the movement air passing by the air-drop tail device into kinetic energy. The generator converts that kinetic energy into electrical energy and the electrical logic unit can then be powered by the electrical energy allowing it to perform at least a portion of a mission. |
| US09035474B2 |
Method for manufacturing a semiconductor substrate
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a semiconductor substrate, in particular, a semiconductor-on-insulator substrate by providing a donor substrate and a handle substrate, forming a pattern of one or more doped regions typically inside the handle substrate, and then attaching such as by molecular bonding the donor substrate and the handle substrate to obtain a donor-handle compound. |
| US09035464B2 |
3D IC with serial gate MOS device, and method of making the 3D IC
A die stack comprises a first integrated circuit (IC) die having at least a first device comprising a first source, a first drain and a first gate electrode above a first channel region between the first source and the first drain. A second IC die has at least a second device comprising a second source, a second drain and a second gate electrode above a second channel region between the second source and the second drain. The second gate electrode is connected to the first gate electrode by a path including a first through substrate via (TSV), the second drain connected to the first source by a path including a second TSV. |
| US09035463B2 |
Wiring board and method for manufacturing the same
A wiring board includes a first insulation layer, a first conducive layer having first conductive patterns formed on the first insulation layer, a wiring structure positioned on the first insulation layer and including a second insulation layer and a second conductive layer having second conductive patterns formed on the second insulation layer, multiple conductive patterns formed on the wiring structures such that the conductive patterns are connected to the second conductive patterns, respectively, multiple first electrodes formed on the first conductive patterns, respectively, and multiple second electrodes formed on the conductive patterns connected to the second conductive patterns of the wiring structure, respectively. The first electrodes and the second electrodes have top surfaces which form the same plane. |
| US09035459B2 |
Structures for improving current carrying capability of interconnects and methods of fabricating the same
Interconnect structures and methods of fabricating the same are provided. The interconnect structures provide highly reliable copper interconnect structures for improving current carrying capabilities (e.g., current spreading). The structure includes an under bump metallurgy formed in a trench. The under bump metallurgy includes at least: an adhesion layer; a plated barrier layer; and a plated conductive metal layer provided between the adhesion layer and the plated barrier layer. The structure further includes a solder bump formed on the under bump metallurgy. |
| US09035458B2 |
Low resistance stacked annular contact
An integrated circuit contains lower components in the substrate, a PMD layer, upper components over the PMD layer, lower contacts in the PMD layer connecting some upper components to some lower components, an ILD layer over the upper components, metal interconnect lines over the ILD layer, and upper contacts connecting some upper components to some metal interconnect lines, and also includes annular stacked contacts of lower annular contacts aligned with upper annular contacts. The lower contacts and upper contacts each have a metal liner and a contact metal on the liner. The lower annular contacts have at least one ring of liner metal and contact metal surrounding a pillar of PMD material, and the upper contacts have at least one ring of liner metal and contact metal surrounding a pillar of ILD material. The annular stacked contacts connect the metal interconnects to the lower components. |
| US09035457B2 |
Substrate with integrated passive devices and method of manufacturing the same
A substrate with integrated passive devices and method of manufacturing the same are presented. The substrate may include through silicon vias, at least one redistribution layer having a 1st passive device pattern and stacked vias, and an under bump metal layer having a 2nd passive device pattern. |
| US09035456B2 |
Chip package and method for forming the same
An embodiment of the invention provides a chip package which includes: a first substrate; a second substrate disposed on the first substrate, wherein the second substrate has at least one opening penetrating through the second substrate, and the at least one opening defines a plurality of conducting regions electrically insulated from each other in the second substrate; a first insulating layer disposed on a side of the first substrate and filling in the at least one opening of the second substrate; a carrier substrate disposed on the second substrate; a second insulating layer disposed on a surface and a sidewall of the carrier substrate; and a conducting layer disposed on the second insulating layer on the carrier substrate and electrically contacting with one of the conducting regions. |
| US09035453B2 |
Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device that improves the heat cycle resistance and power cycle resistance of a power module. An electrode member in which copper posts are formed in a plurality of perforations cut in a support made of a ceramic material is soldered onto a side of an IGBT where an emitter electrode is formed. By soldering the copper posts onto the electrode, heat generated in the IGBT is transferred to the electrode member and is radiated. In addition, even if a material of which the IGBT is made and copper differ in thermal expansivity, stress on a soldered interface is reduced and distortion is reduced. This suppresses the appearance of a crack. As a result, the heat cycle resistance and power cycle resistance of a power module can be improved. |
| US09035452B2 |
Electronic device cooling with autonomous fluid routing and method of assembly
An integrated circuit device is provided. The integrated circuit device includes a die having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The die has at least one circuit element positioned on its first surface. At least one micro-channel is defined in the second surface of the die. The integrated circuit device includes a cooling substrate attached to the second surface of the die. At least one fluid routing channel is defined in the cooling substrate. The at least one fluid routing channel is connected to the at least one micro-channel defined in the die. Additionally, the cooling substrate has at least one valve positioned within the at least one fluid routing channel. The at least one valve is configured to autonomously regulate a flow rate of a cooling fluid flowing through the at least one fluid routing channel. |
| US09035450B2 |
Semiconductor device and interconnect substrate
A semiconductor substrate includes a semiconductor chip and an interconnect substrate. The interconnect substrate has an interconnect region between a first main surface formed with plural orderly arranged first and second signal electrodes connected to the semiconductor chip, and a second main surface. The interconnect region has a core substrate, interconnect layers formed on both surfaces thereof, plural first through holes and plural first vias that pass through the interconnect layer on the side of the first main surface for forming impedance matching capacitances. Each first through hole is connected to a first signal interconnect at a position spaced part from the first signal electrode by a first interconnect length and each first via is connected to the second signal interconnect at a position spaced apart from the second signal electrode by a second interconnect length that is substantially equal with the first interconnect length. |
| US09035448B2 |
Semiconductor packages having metal composite base plates
Semiconductor packages are provided that have a base plate with a matrix of pure silver or a silver alloy and reinforcement particles. The reinforcement particles can include high thermal conductivity, low CTE particles selected from the group consisting of diamond, cubic boron nitride (c-BN), silicon carbide (SiC), and any combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the base plate is entirely comprised of the composite. In other embodiments, the base plate has a core made of the composite. The core can include at least one outer layer on the core. The semiconductor package can include one or more dice or transistors on the base plate, an insulated frame on the base plate, and one or more leads on the insulated frame. |
| US09035444B2 |
Semiconductor device having penetration electrodes penetrating through semiconductor chip
Disclosed herein is a semiconductor device that includes: a first circuit formed on a chip having a main surface; first to nth penetration electrodes penetrating through the chip, where n is an integer more than 1; first to nth main terminals arranged on the main surface of the chip and vertically aligned with the first to nth penetration electrodes, respectively, each of kth main terminal being electrically connected to k+1th penetration electrode, where k is an integer more than 0 and smaller than n, and the nth main terminal being electrically connected to the first penetration electrode; a sub-terminal arranged on the main surface of the chip; and a selection circuit electrically connected to predetermined one of the first to nth main terminals, the sub-terminal, and the first circuit, wherein the selection circuit connects the first circuit to one of the predetermined main terminal and the sub-terminal. |
| US09035441B2 |
Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device of the present invention includes a resin package, a semiconductor chip sealed in the resin package, and having first and second pads on a front surface, a lead integrated island sealed in the resin package, to one surface of which a back surface of the semiconductor chip is bonded, and the other surface of an opposite side to the one surface of which is partially exposed from a bottom surface of the resin package as a first pad connecting terminal for electrical connection between the first pad and outside and a back connecting terminal for electrical connection between the back surface of the semiconductor chip and outside separately from each other, and a lead formed separately from the lead integrated island, sealed in the resin package, one surface of which is connected with the second pad by a wire, and the other surface of an opposite side to the one surface of which is exposed from a bottom surface of the resin package as a second pad connecting terminal for electrical connection between the second pad and outside, and the semiconductor chip is, on the one surface of the lead integrated island, disposed at a position one-sided to the first pad connecting terminal side, and the first pad and the one surface of the lead integrated island are connected by a wire. |
| US09035440B2 |
Integrated circuit packaging system with a lead and method of manufacture thereof
A method of manufacture of an integrated circuit packaging system includes: forming a package paddle; forming a lead adjacent to the package paddle; depositing a lead conductive cap on the lead, the lead conductive cap includes a nickel layer having a thickness between 2.55 μm to 8.00 μm deposited on the lead, a palladium layer deposited on the nickel layer, and a gold layer deposited on the palladium layer; mounting an integrated circuit over the package paddle; attaching an electrical connector between the lead conductive cap and the integrated circuit; and forming an encapsulation over the integrated circuit, a portion of the lead, and a portion of the package paddle. |
| US09035438B2 |
Semiconductor device and method for manufacturing same
The present specification relates to a semiconductor device in which a metal plate is attached onto a surface of a resin package, and provides a structure in which the metal plate is not easy to separate. The semiconductor device disclosed in the present specification includes semiconductor chips (IGBT, diode), a resin package molding the semiconductor chips, and metal plates fixed onto the surface of the resin package. An anchoring member is bridged between two points on a back face of the metal plate. A space between one of the metal plates and the anchoring member is filled with a molding resin of the resin package. The anchoring member firmly bites the resin package, and therefore, the metal plate is difficult to be released from the resin package. |
| US09035437B2 |
Packaged device comprising non-integer lead pitches and method of manufacturing the same
Packaged chips comprising non-integer lead pitches, systems and methods for manufacturing packaged chips are disclosed. In one embodiment a packaged device includes a first chip, a package encapsulating the first chip and a plurality of leads protruding from the package, wherein the plurality of leads comprises differing non-integer multiple lead pitches. |
| US09035434B2 |
Semiconductor device having first and second portions with opposite conductivity type which contact an electrode
A semiconductor device having first and second portions with opposite conductivity types. There are first through fourth layers in the semiconductor device. A peak value of the impurity concentration of the fourth layer is higher than the peak value of the impurity concentration of the second layer and lower than the peak value of the impurity concentration of a first portion of the third layer. The fourth layer includes a third portion located on the first portion and a fourth portion which is located on the second portion. The semiconductor device allows a decrease in the forward voltage drop and also allows an improvement of the safe operating area tolerance. Thus, it is possible to decrease the forward voltage drop, improve the maximum reverse voltage, and suppress oscillations at the time of recovery. |
| US09035429B2 |
Group III nitride crystal substrate
There is provided a method of processing a surface of a group III nitride crystal, that includes the steps of: polishing a surface of a group III nitride crystal with a polishing slurry containing abrasive grains; and thereafter polishing the surface of the group III nitride crystal with a polishing liquid at least once, and each step of polishing with the polishing liquid employs a basic polishing liquid or an acidic polishing liquid as the polishing liquid. The step of polishing with the basic or acidic polishing liquid allows removal of impurity such as abrasive grains remaining on the surface of the group III nitride crystal after it is polished with the slurry containing the abrasive grains. |
| US09035428B2 |
Integrated structure with bidirectional vertical actuation
A Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) device includes a first substrate with a first surface and a second surface, the first substrate including a base layer, a moveable beam disposed on the base layer, at least one metal layer, and one or more standoffs disposed on the base layer such that one or more metal layers are situated on the top surface of the one or more standoffs. The MEMS device further includes a second substrate including one or more metal layers bonded to the one or more standoffs resulting in an electrical connection between at least a portion of the one or more metal layers of the second substrate and one or more of the at least one electrode on the bottom surface and the at least one electrode on the top surface. |
| US09035427B2 |
Metal-semiconductor convergence electric circuit devices and electric circuit systems using the same
Provided are metal-semiconductor convergence electric circuit devices. The device includes a semiconductor device, a metal resistor exhibiting resistance increased with an increase in temperature thereof, and an interconnection line connecting the semiconductor device with the metal resistor in series and having a resistance lower than that of the metal resistor. The semiconductor device is configured to exhibit resistance decreased with an increase in temperature thereof and compensate the resistance increase of the metal resistor. |
| US09035426B2 |
Fin-like BJT
A bipolar junction transistor (BJT) formed using a fin field-effect transistor (FinFET) complimentary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) process flow is provided. The BJT includes an emitter fin, a base fin, and a collector fin formed on a substrate. The base fin encloses the emitter fin and collector fin encloses the emitter fin. In some embodiments, the emitter fin, base fin, and collector fin have a square shape when viewed from above and are concentric with each other. |
| US09035423B1 |
Semiconductor device with inductor having interleaved windings for controlling capacitance
A first spiral inductor is provided on the semiconductor substrate. A dielectric film covers the first spiral inductor. A second spiral inductor is provided on the dielectric film. A connecting portion penetrates the dielectric film and electrically connects a first inner end portion of the first spiral inductor to a second inner end portion of the second spiral inductor. Winding direction of the first spiral inductor from a first outer end portion toward the first inner end portion is the same as the winding direction of the second spiral inductor from a second inner end portion toward the second outer end portion. A wire of the second spiral inductor is disposed opposite the first spiral inductor with the dielectric film between them. The wire of the second spiral inductor is disposed in gaps between windings of the first spiral inductor, when viewed in a plan view. |
| US09035421B2 |
High quality factor inductor implemented in wafer level packaging (WLP)
Some novel features pertain to a first example provides a semiconductor device that includes a printed circuit board (PCB), asset of solder balls and a die. The PCB includes a first metal layer. The set of solder balls is coupled to the PCB. The die is coupled to the PCB through the set of solder balls. The die includes a second metal layer and a third metal layer. The first metal layer of the PCB, the set of solder balls, the second and third metal layers of the die are configured to operate as an inductor in the semiconductor device. In some implementations, the die further includes a passivation layer. The passivation layer is positioned between the second metal layer and the third metal layer. In some implementations, the second metal layer is positioned between the passivation layer and the set of solder balls. |
| US09035419B2 |
Semiconductor devices including an air-gap and methods of manufacturing the same
A semiconductor device including a substrate having a trench formed therein, a plurality of gate structures, an isolation layer pattern and an insulating interlayer pattern. The substrate includes a plurality of active regions defined by the trench and spaced apart from each other in a second direction. Each of the active regions extends in a first direction substantially perpendicular to the second direction. Each of the plurality of gate structures includes a tunnel insulation layer pattern, a floating gate, a dielectric layer pattern and a control gate sequentially stacked on the substrate. The isolation layer pattern is formed in the trench. First isolation layer pattern has at least one first air gap between sidewalls of at least one adjacent pair of the floating gates. The insulating interlayer pattern is formed between the gate structures, and the first insulating interlayer pattern extends in the second direction. |
| US09035418B2 |
Nitride shallow trench isolation (STI) structures
A shallow trench isolation (STI) structure includes a top surface formed completely of silicon nitride. The top surface of the STI structure is coplanar with a top substrate surface or extends above the top substrate surface. The STI structures include further dielectric materials beneath the silicon nitride and an oxide liner and any portions that extend above the substrate surface are formed of silicon nitride. |
| US09035411B2 |
Semiconductor device
Improvement of signal integrity, a size reduction of a device, and the like are realized. A semiconductor integrated circuit section 11 and an optical wiring section 21 are electrically connected to each other by a connection section 31 provided between a face of the semiconductor integrated circuit section 11 and a face of the optical wiring section 21 facing each other. An electrical wiring 23 is provided in an optical wiring section 21. The electrical wiring 23 of the optical wiring section 21 functions as a global wiring electrically connecting between a plurality of circuit blocks CB provided in the semiconductor integrated circuit section 11. |
| US09035408B2 |
Nanometer-scale level structures and fabrication method for digital etching of nanometer-scale level structures
A ramped etalon cavity structure and a method of fabricating same. A bi-layer stack is deposited on a substrate. The bi-layer stack includes a plurality of bi-layers. Each bi-layer of the plurality of bi-layers includes an etch stop layer and a bulk layer. A three dimensional photoresist structure is formed by using gray-tone lithography. The three dimensional photoresist is plasma etched into the bi-layer stack, thereby generating an etched bi-layer stack. The etched bi-layer stack is chemically etched with a first chemical etchant to generate a multiple-step structure on the substrate, wherein the first chemical etchant stops at the etch stop layer. |
| US09035406B2 |
Wafer level optical packaging system, and associated method of aligning optical wafers
An optical system has a first relief-type diffraction grating fiducial, or alignment mark, on a transparent surface of a first optical wafer or plate, the grating arranged to deflect light away from an optical path and appear black. The first wafer may have lenses. The first fiducial is aligned to another fiducial on a second wafer having further optical devices as part of system assembly; or the fiducials are aligned to alignment marks or fiducials on an underlying photosensor. Once the optical devices are aligned and the wafers bonded, they are diced to provide aligned optical structures for a completed camera system. Alternatively, an optical wafer is made by aligning a second relief-type diffraction grating fiducial on a first master to a first relief-type diffraction grating fiducial on an optical wafer preform, pressing the first master into a blob to form optical shapes and adhere the blob to the optical wafer preform. |
| US09035403B2 |
Spin-torque magnetoresistive structures
Magnetoresistive structures, devices, memories, and methods for forming the same are presented. For example, a magnetoresistive structure includes a first ferromagnetic layer, a first nonmagnetic spacer layer proximate to the first ferromagnetic layer, a second ferromagnetic layer proximate to the first nonmagnetic spacer layer, and a first antiferromagnetic layer proximate to the second ferromagnetic layer. For example, the first ferromagnetic layer may comprise a first pinned ferromagnetic layer, the second ferromagnetic layer may comprise a free ferromagnetic layer, and the first antiferromagnetic layer may comprise a free antiferromagnetic layer. |
| US09035402B2 |
Semiconductor memory device
According to one embodiment, a semiconductor memory device comprises a cell transistor includes a first gate electrode buried in a semiconductor substrate and a first diffusion layer and a second diffusion layer formed to sandwich the first gate electrode, a first lower electrode formed on the first diffusion layer, a magnetoresistive element formed on the first lower electrode to store data according to a change in a magnetization state and connected to a bit line located above, a second lower electrode formed on the second diffusion layer, and a first contact formed on the second lower electrode and connected to a source line located above. A contact area between the second lower electrode and the second diffusion layer is larger than a contact area between the first contact and the second lower electrode. |
| US09035401B2 |
Physical quantity detection device and physical quantity detector
A physical quantity detection device includes a glass substrate, a substrate including a physical quantity detection part and bonded to a first surface of the glass substrate with a hermetically sealed space being formed inside the substrate, and a function membrane formed on a second surface of the glass substrate opposite to the first surface. The function membrane prevents the second surface of the glass substrate from coming into contact with moisture in the atmosphere. |
| US09035398B2 |
Semiconductor device and method of fabricating the same
A semiconductor device includes an interlayer insulating film on a substrate, the interlayer insulating film including a trench, a gate insulating film in the trench, a diffusion film on the gate insulating film, the diffusion film including a first diffusion material, a gate metal structure on the diffusion film, the gate metal structure including a second diffusion material, and a diffusion prevention film between the gate metal structure and the diffusion film, the diffusion prevention film being configured to prevent diffusion of the second diffusion material from the gate metal structure, the first diffusion material diffused from the diffusion film exists in the gate insulating film. |
| US09035396B2 |
Semiconductor device including dummy gate part and method of fabricating the same
In a reliable semiconductor device and a method of fabricating the semiconductor device, a difference in height between upper surfaces of a cell region and a peripheral region (also referred to as a level difference) is minimized by optimizing dummy gate parts. The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate including a cell region and a peripheral region surrounding the cell region, a plurality of dummy active regions surrounded by a device isolating region and formed apart from each other, and a plurality of dummy gate parts formed on the dummy active regions and on the device isolating regions located between the dummy active regions, wherein each of the dummy gate parts covers two or more of the dummy active regions. |
| US09035394B2 |
Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device includes an active region defined by a device isolation layer and including first and second sections or regions, a gate electrode extending in a first direction across the active region over a channel between the first region and the second region and including at least one first gate tab protruding in a second direction toward the first region, and first and second contact plugs. The first gate tab covers and extends along a boundary between the active region and the device isolation layer. The first contact plug is disposed over the first region, the second contact plug is disposed over the second region, and the second contact plug has an effective width, as measured in the first direction, greater than that of the first contact plug. |
| US09035379B2 |
High voltage and ultra-high voltage semiconductor devices with increased breakdown voltages
A lateral DMOS transistor is provided with a source region, a drain region, and a conductive gate. The drain region is laterally separated from the conductive gate by a field oxide that encroaches beneath the conductive gate. The lateral DMOS transistor may be formed in a racetrack-like configuration with the conductive gate including a rectilinear portion and a curved portion and surrounded by the source region. Disposed between the conductive gate and the trapped drain is one or more levels of interlevel dielectric material. One or more groups of isolated conductor leads are formed in or on the dielectric layers and may be disposed at multiple device levels. The isolated conductive leads increase the breakdown voltage of the lateral DMOS transistor particularly in the curved regions where electric field crowding can otherwise degrade breakdown voltages. |
| US09035378B2 |
Trench power MOSFET structure fabrication method
A trench power MOSFET structure and fabrication method thereof is provided. The fabrication method comprises following process. First, form an isolating trench. Then, form at least two doped regions around the isolating trench. The doped regions are adjacent and the doping concentrations of two doped regions are different. Form an isolating structure in the isolating trench. Wherein, the junction profiles of the two doped regions are made by on implantation method for moderate the electric field distribution and decreasing the conduction loss. |
| US09035374B2 |
Non-volatile semiconductor storage device and method of manufacturing the same
A non-volatile semiconductor storage device has a plurality of memory strings to each of which a plurality of electrically rewritable memory cells are connected in series. Each of the memory strings includes first semiconductor layers each having a pair of columnar portions extending in a vertical direction with respect to a substrate and a coupling portion formed to couple the lower ends of the pair of columnar portions; a charge storage layer formed to surround the side surfaces of the columnar portions; and first conductive layers formed to surround the side surfaces of the columnar portions and the charge storage layer. The first conductive layers function as gate electrodes of the memory cells. |
| US09035366B2 |
Semiconductor device and manufacturing method therefor
A semiconductor electronic device structure includes an active area array disposed in a substrate, an isolation structure, a plurality of recessed gate structures, a plurality of word lines, and a plurality of bit lines. The active area array a plurality of active area columns and a plurality of active area rows, defining an array of active areas. The substrate has two recesses formed at the central region thereof. Each recessed gate structure is respectively disposed in the recess. A protruding structure is formed on the substrate in each recess. A STI structure of the isolation structure is arranged between each pair of adjacent active area rows. Word lines are disposed in the substrate, each electrically connecting the gate structures there-under. Bit lines are disposed above the active areas, forming a crossing pattern with the word lines. |
| US09035361B2 |
Electromigration resistant standard cell device
A standard cell semiconductor integrated circuit device design provides a standard cell semiconductor device that includes first standard cells and user-defined target standard cells which consume more power or include other operational characteristics that differ from the operational characteristics of the first standard cells. The standard cells are routed to ground and power wires using one power rail and the target cells are routed to the ground and power lines using the first power rail and a second power rail to alleviate electromigration in either of the power rails. The two power rails include an upper power rail and a lower power rail. An intermediate conductive layer may be disposed between the upper and lower power rails to provide for signal routing by lateral interconnection between cells. |
| US09035357B2 |
Compound semiconductor device and manufacturing method therefor
An HEMT includes, on an SiC substrate, a compound semiconductor layer, a silicon nitride (SiN) protective film having an opening and covering the compound semiconductor layer, and a gate electrode formed on the compound semiconductor layer so as to plug the opening. In the protective film, a projecting portion projecting from a side surface of the opening is formed at a lower layer portion 6a. |
| US09035355B2 |
Multi-channel HEMT
A transistor device includes a semiconductor heterostructure including a plurality of alternating two-dimensional electron gasses (2DEGs) and two-dimensional hole gasses (2DHGs) extending in parallel at different depths in the semiconductor heterostructure. The 2DEGs form current channels of the transistor device. The transistor device further includes a source extending into the semiconductor heterostructure in contact with the 2DEGs at a first end of the current channels, and a drain extending into the semiconductor heterostructure in contact with the 2DEGs at an opposing second end of the current channels. The transistor device also includes a plurality of spaced apart gate structures extending into the semiconductor heterostructure and including an electrically conductive material separated from the surrounding semiconductor heterostructure by an insulating material. |
| US09035354B2 |
Heterojunction transistors having barrier layer bandgaps greater than channel layer bandgaps and related methods
A heterojunction transistor may include a channel layer comprising a Group III nitride, a barrier layer comprising a Group III nitride on the channel layer, and an energy barrier comprising a layer of a Group III nitride including indium on the channel layer such that the channel layer is between the barrier layer and the energy barrier. The barrier layer may have a bandgap greater than a bandgap of the channel layer, and a concentration of indium (In) in the energy barrier may be greater than a concentration of indium (In) in the channel layer. Related methods are also discussed. |
| US09035353B2 |
Compound semiconductor device comprising electrode above compound semiconductor layer and method of manufacturing the same
A HEMT has a compound semiconductor layer, a protection film which has an opening and covers an upper side of the compound semiconductor layer, and a gate electrode which fills the opening and has a shape riding on the compound semiconductor layer, wherein the protection film has a stacked structure of a lower insulating film not containing oxygen and an upper insulating film containing oxygen, and the opening includes a first opening formed in the lower insulating film and a second opening formed in the upper insulating film and wider than the first opening, the first opening and the second opening communicating with each other. |
| US09035351B2 |
Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device having a p base region and an n+ emitter region that come into contact with an emitter electrode and are selectively provided in a surface layer of an n− drift layer. A gate electrode is provided on a portion of the front surface of the n− drift layer which is interposed between the n+ emitter regions, with a gate insulating film interposed therebetween. In some exemplary embodiments, an n+ buffer layer and a p collector layer which have a higher impurity concentration than the n− drift layer are sequentially provided on a surface of the n− drift layer opposite to the front surface on which the n+ emitter region is provided. The impurity concentration of the n+ buffer layer is equal to or greater than 7×1016 cm−3 and equal to or less than 7×1017 cm−3. Accordingly, it is possible to obtain high field decay resistance. |
| US09035349B2 |
Bidirectional semiconductor device for protection against electrostatic discharges, usable on silicon on insulator
A device includes, within a layer of silicon on insulator, a central semiconductor zone including a central region having a first type of conductivity, two intermediate regions having a second type of conductivity opposite to that of the first one, respectively disposed on either side of and in contact with the central region in order to form two PN junctions, two semiconductor end zones respectively disposed on either side of the central zone, each end zone comprising two end regions of opposite types of conductivity, in contact with the adjacent intermediate region, the two end regions of each end zone being mutually connected electrically in order to form the two terminals of the device. |
| US09035348B2 |
Light emitting device and method of manufacturing the same
Disclosed is a light emitting device and a method of manufacturing the same. The light emitting device includes a body, a first electrode installed in the body and a second electrode separated from the first electrode, a light emitting chip formed on one of the first and second electrodes, and electrically connected to the first and second electrodes, and a protective cap projecting between the first and second electrodes. |
| US09035347B2 |
Organic light-emitting display apparatus and method of manufacturing the same
An organic light-emitting apparatus includes a substrate; a first electrode formed on the substrate, where the first electrode is a cathode, an electron injection layer formed to contact an upper surface of the first electrode and including Mg, an intermediate layer formed on the electron injection layer and including an organic emission layer, and a second electrode which is formed on the intermediate layer and is an anode. |
| US09035345B2 |
Light emitting device package for controlling light emission from a side surface and method of manufacturing the same
A light emitting device package includes a base including at least one recess, at least one light emitting device disposed within the recess, and a reflective wall filling a space between the light emitting device and the recess so as to surround lateral surfaces of the light emitting device. The recess is formed to have a depth ranging from 80% to 120% of a height of the light emitting device. |
| US09035343B2 |
Light emitting device package
A light emitting device package is provided. The light emitting device includes: a substrate; a light emitting device disposed at one side of the substrate; and a formation layer formed on the substrate and having a slope at an edge portion of the formation layer. |
| US09035339B2 |
Light emitting device and method
A light emitting device and a method of manufacturing the same are capable of enhancing brightness and color distribution characteristics on a light-exiting surface. The light emitting device can include: a substrate; a light emitting stacked body composed of a semiconductor light emitting element disposed on the substrate, a wavelength conversion layer disposed on the semiconductor light emitting element and containing phosphor particles, and a light-transmitting plate member disposed on the wavelength conversion layer; and a light-transmitting scattering member containing a scattering material and disposed on the light-transmitting plate member. |
| US09035338B2 |
Organic light-emitting display device and method of manufacturing the same
In an organic light-emitting display device and a method of manufacturing the same, the organic light-emitting display device includes: a substrate; an organic light-emitting unit that includes a plurality of organic light-emitting devices formed on the substrate; and an encapsulation unit that seals the organic light-emitting unit. The encapsulation unit includes: a barrier layer and a planarization layer that are stacked on the organic light-emitting unit; and a cover layer that is disposed between the barrier layer and the planarization layer to cover a crack occurring in each of the organic light-emitting devices. |
| US09035336B2 |
Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device has an active layer, a first semiconductor layer of first conductive type, an overflow prevention layer disposed between the active layer and the first semiconductor layer, which is doped with impurities of first conductive type and which prevents overflow of electrons or holes, a second semiconductor layer of first conductive type disposed at least one of between the active layer and the overflow prevention layer and between the overflow prevention layer and the first semiconductor layer, and an impurity diffusion prevention layer disposed between the first semiconductor layer and the active layer, which has a band gap smaller than those of the overflow prevention layer, the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer and which prevents diffusion of impurities of first conductive type. |
| US09035334B2 |
Method and apparatus for fabricating phosphor-coated LED dies
The present disclosure involves a method of packaging a light-emitting diode (LED). According to the method, a group of metal pads and a group of LEDs are provided. The group of LEDs is attached to the group of metal pads, for example through a bonding process. After the LEDs are attached to the metal pads, each LED is spaced apart from adjacent LEDs. Also according to the method, a phosphor film is coated around the group of LEDs collectively. The phosphor film is coated on top and side surfaces of each LED and between adjacent LEDs. A dicing process is then performed to slice through portions of the phosphor film located between adjacent LEDs. The dicing process divides the group of LEDs into a plurality of individual phosphor-coated LEDs. |
| US09035330B2 |
Organic light-emitting display device and method of manufacturing the organic light emitting display device
An organic light-emitting display device and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The organic light-emitting display device includes: a substrate, a plurality of pixels on the substrate, a plurality of first electrodes, each disposed in each of the plurality of pixels, a pixel defining layer including a first pixel defining sub-layer disposed between each two adjacent first electrodes, and a second pixel defining sub-layer covering the first pixel defining sub-layer and surface edge portions of each two adjacent first electrodes, an intermediate layer disposed on each of the first electrodes and including an emission layer, and a second electrode configured to face the first electrodes. |
| US09035318B2 |
Avalanche energy handling capable III-nitride transistors
A semiconductor device includes a GaN FET with an overvoltage clamping component electrically coupled to a drain node of the GaN FET and coupled in series to a voltage dropping component. The voltage dropping component is electrically coupled to a terminal which provides an off-state bias for the GaN FET. The overvoltage clamping component conducts insignificant current when a voltage at the drain node of the GaN FET is less than the breakdown voltage of the GaN FET and conducts significant current when the voltage rises above a safe voltage limit. The voltage dropping component is configured to provide a voltage drop which increases as current from the overvoltage clamping component increases. The semiconductor device is configured to turn on the GaN FET when the voltage drop across the voltage dropping component reaches a threshold value. |
| US09035314B2 |
Method for manufacturing an electrooptical device
An object of the present invention is to provide an electrooptical device having high operation performance and reliability, and a method of manufacturing the electrooptical device.Lov region 207 is disposed in n-channel TFT 302 that comprises a driver circuit, and a TFT structure which is resistant to hot carriers is realized. Loff regions 217 to 220 are disposed in n-channel TFT 304 that comprises a pixel section, and a TFT structure of low off current is realized. An input-output signal wiring 305 and gate wiring 306 are formed by laminating a first wiring and a second wiring having lower resistivity than the first wiring, and wiring resistivity is steeply reduced. |
| US09035313B2 |
Thin film transistor, method of manufacturing the same and flat panel display device having the same
A thin film transistor (TFT) using an oxide semiconductor as an active layer, a method of manufacturing the TFT, and a flat panel display device having the TFT include a gate electrode formed on a substrate; an active layer made of an oxide semiconductor and insulated from the gate electrode by a gate insulating layer; source and drain electrodes coupled to the active layer; and an interfacial stability layer formed on one or both surfaces of the active layer. In the TFT, the interfacial stability layer is formed of an oxide having a band gap of 3.0 to 8.0 eV. Since the interfacial stability layer has the same characteristic as a gate insulating layer and a passivation layer, chemically high interface stability is maintained. Since the interfacial stability layer has a band gap equal to or greater than that of the active layer, charge trapping is physically prevented. |
| US09035311B2 |
Organic light emitting diode display device and method of fabricating the same
An organic light emitting diode (OLED) display device and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The OLED display device includes a substrate having a thin film transistor region and a capacitor region, a buffer layer disposed on the substrate, a gate insulating layer disposed on the substrate, a lower capacitor electrode disposed on the gate insulating layer in the capacitor region, an interlayer insulating layer disposed on the substrate, and an upper capacitor electrode disposed on the interlayer insulating layer and facing the lower capacitor electrode, wherein regions of each of the buffer layer, the gate insulating layer, the interlayer insulating layer, the lower capacitor electrode, and the upper capacitor electrode have surfaces in which protrusions having the same shape as grain boundaries of the semiconductor layer are formed. The resultant capacitor has an increased surface area, and therefore, an increased capacitance. |
| US09035310B2 |
Display device
The invention prevents disconnection of data lines that traverse two-layered gate lines via an insulating film.Data lines 20 override and thereby traverse gate lines 10 with an insulating film deposited therebetween. The gate lines 10 each have a two-layered structure including a lower AlCu layer 11 and an upper MoCr layer 12. When the thickness ratio of the upper layer 12 to the lower layer 11 is in the range of 0.4 to 1.0, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the etch speed of the upper layer 12 near the side edges of the gate line 10, which occurs due to galvanization. As a result, the upper layer 12 is prevented from having an overhang. The absence of overhangs on the gate lines 10 prevents the data lines 20 from being disconnected at the intersections of the gate lines 10 and the data lines 20. |
| US09035309B2 |
3D CMOS image sensors, sensor systems including the same
A three-dimensional (3D) CMOS image sensor (CIS) that sufficiently absorbs incident infrared-rays (IRs) and includes an infrared-ray (IR) receiving unit formed in a thin epitaxial film, thereby being easily manufactured using a conventional CIS process, a sensor system including the 3D CIS, and a method of manufacturing the 3D CIS, the 3D CIS including an IR receiving part absorbing IRs incident thereto by repetitive reflection to produce electron-hole pairs (EHPs); and an electrode part formed on the IR receiving part and collecting electrons produced by applying a predetermined voltage thereto. |
| US09035308B2 |
Semiconductor package and method of fabricating the same
A semiconductor package, comprising: a semiconductor substrate; a mold layer on the semiconductor substrate; and a marking formed on a surface of the mold layer, the marking comprising dot markings substantially discontinuously arranged in vertical and horizontal directions of a display region. An effective area of the dot markings within a unit display region of the marking is smaller than about half a total area of the unit display region. |
| US09035306B2 |
Adjusting configuration of a multiple gate transistor by controlling individual fins
In a sophisticated semiconductor device, FINFET elements may be provided with individually accessible semiconductor fins which may be connected to a controllable interconnect structure for appropriately adjusting the transistor configuration, for instance with respect to current drive capability, replacing defective semiconductor fins and the like. Consequently, different transistor configurations may be obtained on the basis of a standard transistor cell architecture, which may result in increased production yield of highly complex manufacturing strategies in forming non-planar transistor devices. |
| US09035305B2 |
Semiconductor device
Reducing hydrogen concentration in a channel formation region of an oxide semiconductor is important in stabilizing threshold voltage of a transistor including an oxide semiconductor and improving reliability. Hence, hydrogen is attracted from the oxide semiconductor and trapped in a region of an insulating film which overlaps with a source region and a drain region of the oxide semiconductor. Impurities such as argon, nitrogen, carbon, phosphorus, or boron are added to the region of the insulating film which overlaps with the source region and the drain region of the oxide semiconductor, thereby generating a defect. Hydrogen in the oxide semiconductor is attracted to the defect in the insulating film. The defect in the insulating film is stabilized by the presence of hydrogen. |
| US09035299B2 |
Semiconductor device and method for producing same
A TFT substrate (10A), which is semiconductor device of the present invention, has a first substrate (11), and a plurality of TFTs supported by the first substrate (11). Each TFT has an oxide semiconductor layer (22A) supported by the first substrate (11), an insulating layer (32A) formed on the oxide semiconductor layer (22A), a first electrode (12A) formed on the insulating layer (32A), and a second electrode (14A) and a third electrode (13A) connected to the oxide semiconductor layer (22A). The second electrode (14A) and the third electrode (13A) are formed of an oxide conductive layer in which the same oxide semiconductor film as the oxide semiconductor layer (22A) is given a reduced resistance. |
| US09035298B2 |
Semiconductor device, TFT substrate, and method for manufacturing semiconductor device and TFT substrate
A semiconductor device (100) according to the present invention is a semiconductor device having a thin film transistor (10), including: a gate electrode (12) of a thin film transistor (10); a gate insulating layer (13) formed on the gate electrode (12); an oxide semiconductor layer (15) disposed on the gate insulating layer (13); and a source electrode (17) and a drain electrode (18) formed on the oxide semiconductor layer (15). When viewed from a direction perpendicular to the substrate plane the semiconductor device (100), the source electrode (17) or the drain electrode (18) covers at least one of a plurality of sites at which the perimeter of the gate electrode (12) and the perimeter of the oxide semiconductor layer (15) intersect. |
| US09035294B2 |
Transistors, methods of manufacturing the same, and electronic devices including transistors
A transistor may include a channel layer formed of an oxide semiconductor. The oxide semiconductor may include GaZnON, and a proportion of Ga content to a total content of Ga and Zn of the channel layer is about 0.5 to about 4.5 at %. |
| US09035293B2 |
Organic el device including a mixed hole injection layer
Organic EL device comprising: anode and cathode disposed to face each other with gap therebetween; functional layer that contains organic material and is disposed between the anode and the cathode; and hole injection layer that has function to inject holes into the functional layer and is disposed between the anode and the functional layer, wherein the hole injection layer is mixture layer containing first oxide and second oxide. The first oxide is p-type metal oxide, the composition of the second oxide contains element that is thermally stable in both first state where the element has the maximum valence and second state where the element has valence smaller than the maximum valence, the element being more thermally stable in the second state than in the first state. The element contained in the composition of the second oxide in the hole injection layer is in the first state. |
| US09035292B2 |
Organic thin-film transistor insulating layer material
An object of the invention is to provide an organic thin film transistor insulating layer material which can be used to produce organic thin film transistors having a small absolute value of threshold voltage and low hysteresis. The solution to the problem is an organic thin film transistor insulating layer material including a macromolecular compound (A) which contains a repeating unit having a cyclic ether structure and a repeating unit having an organic group capable of being detached by an acid. |
| US09035288B2 |
Organic light emitting diode and organic light emitting display
An organic light emitting diode includes a first electrode including a reflective metal layer of a light-reflective metal, an upper transparent conductive layer on the reflective metal layer, and an amorphous oxide layer on the upper transparent conductive layer, an organic emission layer on the first electrode, and a second electrode on the organic emission layer. |
| US09035281B2 |
Graphene device and method of fabricating a graphene device
In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, a device comprising one or more porous graphene layers, the or each graphene porous layer comprising a multiplicity of pores. The device may form at least part of a flexible and/or stretchable, and or transparent electronic device. |
| US09035280B2 |
Light-emitting device
A light-emitting device disclosed herein comprises a substrate, an active layer formed on the substrate and including a first quantum well, a second quantum well and a barrier layer disposed between the first quantum well and the second quantum well. The barrier layer includes a first region adjacent to the first quantum well, a third region adjacent to the second quantum well and a second region disposed between the first region and the third region and comprising Sb. |
| US09035277B2 |
Semiconductor device and fabricating the same
The present disclosure provides a method for fabricating an integrated circuit (IC) device. The method includes providing a precursor including a substrate having first and second metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) regions. The first and second MOS regions include first and second gate regions, semiconductor layer stacks, source/drain regions and isolation regions. The method includes exposing and oxidizing the first semiconductor layer stack to form a first outer oxide layer and a first inner nanowire, and removing the first outer oxide layer to expose the first inner nanowire in the first gate region. A first high-k/metal gate (HK/MG) stack wraps around the first inner nanowire. The method includes exposing and oxidizing the second semiconductor layer stack to form second outer oxide layer and inner nanowire, and removing the second outer oxide layer to expose the second inner nanowire in the second gate region. A second HK/MG stack wraps around the second inner nanowire. |
| US09035276B2 |
Stackable non-volatile resistive switching memory device
A memory device includes a first plurality of memory cells arranged in a first crossbar array, a first thickness of dielectric material overlying the first plurality of memory cells, and a second plurality of memory cells arranged in a second crossbar array overlying the first thickness of dielectric material. The memory device further includes a second thickness of dielectric material overlying the second plurality of memory cells. In a specific embodiment, the memory device further includes a Nth thickness of dielectric material overlying an Nth plurality of memory cells, where N is an integer ranging from 3 to 8. |
| US09035275B2 |
Three dimensional memory array adjacent to trench sidewalls
A self-aligning stacked memory cell array structure and method for fabricating such structure. The memory cell array includes a stack of memory cells disposed adjacent to opposing sides of a conductive line that is formed within a trench. The memory cells are stacked such that the memory element surface of each memory cell forms a portion of the sidewall of the conductive line. The conductive line is formed within the trench such that electrical contact is made across the entire memory element surface of each memory cell. Such structure and method for making such structure is a self-aligning process that does not require the use of any additional masks. |
| US09035271B2 |
Mobile UVA curing system for collision and cosmetic repair of automobiles
The present invention is directed to a mobile radiation system that comprises a mobile radiation device coupled to a control unit; a radiation blocker having an adaptor opening for receiving said mobile radiation device when said mobile radiation device is in a seated position on said radiation blocker; and a mobile carrier comprising a first compartment for housing said radiation blocker, a second compartment for housing said control unit, and one or more carrier motion devices. The adaptor opening can dimensionally fit the mobile radiation device to block radiations from the mobile radiation device when said mobile radiation device is in the seated position. The mobile radiation device can produce radiation having peak radiation wavelength in a range of from 250 nm to 450 nm and can have a peak irradiation power in a range of from 0.5 W/cm2 to 10 W/cm2. |
| US09035268B2 |
Non-invasive in-situ radiation dosimetry
A system for measuring radiation dose comprises an excitation device adapted for directing an energy wave at a volume of a substance comprising gas-filled microparticles, a detector for detecting a response signal emitted and/or modified from the volume of the substance comprising gas-filled microparticles; and a control unit. The control unit is adapted for calculating a dose of ionizing radiation previously received by the volume of the substance based on the response signal. A method includes measuring a received dose of ionizing radiation and using a contrast agent for non-invasive in-situ dosimetry. |
| US09035267B2 |
In-line photoluminescence imaging of semiconductor devices
Methods and systems are presented for acquiring photoluminescence images (2) of silicon solar cells and wafers (4) as they progress along a manufacturing line (36). In preferred embodiments the images are acquired while maintaining motion of the samples. In certain embodiments photoluminescence is generated with short pulse, high intensity excitation, (8) for instance by a flash lamp (50) while in other embodiments images are acquired in line scanning fashion. The photoluminescence images can be analysed to obtain information on average or spatially resolved values of one or more sample properties such as minority carrier diffusion length, minority carrier lifetime, dislocation defects, impurities and shunts, or information on the incidence or growth of cracks in a sample. |
| US09035266B2 |
Dosimeter and method for determining an energy dose of a pulsed radiation field
The invention concerns a dosimeter for the determination of an absorbed dose (D) of a radiation field (26), the dosimeter having a dosimeter probe (12), which has (a) a sensor (14), which has a sensor volume that emits electrical charges (Q) when exposed to ionizing radiation, (b) a cable (18) for the transmission of the charges (Q) and (c) an evaluation unit (20), which is designed for the capture of a physical quantity (U), which corresponds to the emitted electrical charge (Q), which is characterized by the fact that the evaluation unit (20) is arranged for (d) the detection of a interval cycle of the radiation field (26), (e) the recording of a measurement number of measurements of a physical quantity (U) corresponding to the electrical charge, which is always read at the same time relative to the interval cycle, so that an initial raw measured value (U1) and at least one second raw measured value (U2) are obtained per interval, and (f) the calculation of a measured value (D) from the at-least two raw measured values (U1, U2) which is unambiguously related to the absorbed dose (D) deposited in the sensor volume. |
| US09035263B2 |
Radiation imaging apparatus having an anti-static function
A radiation image imaging apparatus includes: a sensor board in which a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements are arranged two-dimensionally; and a scintillator which converts an incident radiation into light and irradiates the light onto the photoelectric conversion elements, and a protection layer having an anti-static function is provided between the sensor board and the scintillator, and an anti-static layer having conductivity or an anti-static function is provided on a surface of the sensor board, the surface being opposite with a side facing the scintillator. |
| US09035262B2 |
Radiation therapy apparatus and control method
According to one embodiment, a radiation therapy apparatus includes a radiation irradiation device, a detector included in a PET scanner, a control unit, and a PET image reconstruction unit. The radiation irradiation device emits a therapeutic radiation. The detector counts light derived from gamma rays, and is provided with a gap portion through which the therapeutic radiation passes on a plane of rotation about the body axis of a subject. The control unit controls the radiation irradiation device and the detector so as to rotate in synchronization with each other in a state capable of emitting the therapeutic radiation to the gap portion. The PET image reconstruction unit reconstructs a PET image based on position information at the time of counting of the detector that nearly coincidentally counts pair annihilation gamma rays in a state where the control unit performs rotation control. |
| US09035250B2 |
Method for evaluating the quantity of methane produced by a dairy ruminant
A method involves at least measuring the weight quantity of at least one fatty acid (AG), derived from de novo synthesis, in a sample of milk from said ruminant and evaluating said quantity of methane according to the following formula: CH4=a*(de novo AG)+y*(BH AG)+z. |
| US09035248B2 |
Drawing apparatus, and method of manufacturing article
The present invention provides a drawing apparatus for performing drawing on a substrate with a charged particle beam, the apparatus comprising an optical system configured to irradiate the substrate with the charged particle beam, a substrate stage configured to hold the substrate, an aperture member provided with the substrate stage, a detector configured to detect a charged particle beam having passed through an aperture of the aperture member, and a support configured to support the detector, wherein the support and the substrate stage are separated from each other. |
| US09035247B2 |
Method for operating a particle beam device and/or for analyzing an object in a particle beam device
A method for operating a particle beam device and/or for analyzing an object in a particle beam device are provided. For example, the particle beam device is an electron beam device, an ion beam device, or a combination device having an electron beam device and an ion beam device. In various embodiments, the method steps of a so-called stereoscopy method and a multi-detector method may be combined with one another in such a manner that simple and rapid analysis of the object is made possible. |
| US09035246B2 |
Ion guide with orthogonal sampling
A mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising a RF ion guide wherein in a mode of operation a continuous, quasi-continuous or pulsed beam of ions is orthogonally sampled from the ion guide and wherein the continuous, quasi-continuous or pulsed beam of ions is not axially trapped or otherwise axially confined within the RF ion guide. The ion guide is maintained, in use, at a pressure selected from the group consisting of: (i) 0.0001-0.001 mbar; (ii) 0.001-0.01 mbar; (iii) 0.01-0.1 mbar; (iv) 0.1-1 mbar; (v) 1-10 mbar; (vi) 10-100 mbar; and (vii) >100 mbar. |
| US09035239B1 |
Mass spectrometry analysis of microorganisms in samples
The invention generally relates to systems and methods for mass spectrometry analysis of microorganisms in samples. |
| US09035235B2 |
Method for reducing interference and crosstalk in double optical tweezers using a single laser source, and apparatus using the same
Experimental studies of single molecule mechanics require high force sensitivity and low drift, which can be achieved with optical tweezers through an optical tweezers apparatus for force measurements. A CW infrared laser beam is split by polarization and focused by a high numerical aperture objective to create two traps. The same laser is used to form both traps and to measure the force by back focal plane interferometry. Although the two beams entering the microscope are designed to exhibit orthogonal polarization, interference and a significant parasitic force signal occur. Comparing the experimental results with a ray optics model, the interference patterns are caused by the rotation of polarization on microscope lens surfaces and slides. Two methods for reducing the crosstalk are directed to polarization rectification by passing through the microscope twice and frequency shifting of one of the split laser beams. |
| US09035225B1 |
Microwave cookware
A cookware system includes a microwaveable metal collecting pan, configured in a bowl shape with a plurality of elongated slots disposed thereon. The collector pan is positioned in a supporting bowl to catch dripping fluids and to provide a basin to hold water during steam cooking. A food item can be placed inside the pan, which is in turn placed inside the bowl and covered with a lid. |
| US09035223B2 |
Induction heat cooking device
An induction heat cooking device is provided that finishes preheating in a short time and maintains the temperature obtained at the finish of the preheating. The induction heat cooking device includes a heating coil for heating a cooking container by induction, an inverter circuit for providing a high frequency current to the heating coil, an operation unit including an operation mode setting unit for setting an operation mode of the inverter circuit, an infrared sensor for detecting an infrared light that is emitted from a bottom surface of the cooking container, a control unit for controlling an output of the inverter circuit based on an output of the infrared sensor and a setting inputted to the operation unit, and a notification unit. |
| US09035220B2 |
Cold-metal-transfer welding process and welding installation
A cold metal transfer welding process is defined by the cyclic alternation of an arc phase and a short-circuit phase. During the arc phase, a welding rod is displaced towards the workpiece until it makes contact with the workpiece and during the short-circuit phase the welding rod displacement is reversed and the welding rod is then moved away from the workpiece. The welding current and/or the welding voltage are controlled during the arc phase in such a way that the welding rod melts, forming a droplet and that during the short-circuit phase a breaking of the short-circuit is suppressed using the welding current. A welding installation for carrying out the welding method achieves optimal welding results using the smallest possible number of settings by setting a displacement frequency of the welding rod as a welding parameter using a control organ. |
| US09035219B1 |
Arc welding machine adapted for remote controlled current adjustment
An arc welding assembling including a case having a control panel plate having a plurality of apertures, and having front and rear sides; a mounting plate; a plurality of mounting posts interconnecting the control panel plate and the mounting plate, and positioning the mounting plate rearwardly from the control panel plate to define a drive linkage space; a rheostat having an axle and being supported upon the mounting plate, the rheostat's axle extending forwardly through the drive linkage space and protruding from one of the control panel plate's apertures; a turn handle attached to the rheostat axle's forward end; an electric motor supported upon the mounting plate, and having a rotary output within the drive linkage space; a power transfer assembly within the drive linkage space for translating rotary power from the electric motor to the rheostat's axle; and a remote switching transmitter and radio receiver combination connected operatively to the electric motor. |
| US09035217B2 |
Method for machining material using laser radiation and apparatus for carrying out the method
In a method and device for machining material, an unfocused beam of laser radiation is focused and directed at the material surface, creating an interface of laser radiation and material to be machined. The beam waist, which results from the focusing the laser radiation, is held in the region of the interface of laser radiation and material. The spacing of the beam waist from the upper or lower side of the interface in the axial direction corresponds at most to triple the value of the penetration depth of the interface into the material. The focusing is effected such that components of the laser radiation are made divergent not just in the propagation direction downstream of the beam waist but also in the beam waist itself and/or also in the propagation direction upstream of the beam waist. |
| US09035216B2 |
Method and device for controlling interior fractures by controlling the laser pulse width
A laser processing device (100) comprises a laser light source (101) for emitting a laser light (L) and a laser light source controller (102) for controlling the pulse width of the laser light (L) and irradiates an object to be processed (1) with the laser light (L) while locating a converging point (P) within the object (1), so as to form a modified region along a line to cut (5) of the object (1) and generate a fracture extending in a thickness direction of the object (1) from the modified region as the modified region is formed. In the laser processing device (100), the laser light source controller (102) changes the pulse width of the laser light (L) according to a data table in which the fracture length, the thickness of the object (1), and the pulse width of the laser light (L) are associated with each other. That is, the pulse width is changed according to the fracture length generated from the modified region. Therefore, the laser processing device (100) can generate a fracture having a desirable length from the modified region. |
| US09035210B1 |
Optical robotic sorting method and apparatus
An optical robotic sorting method and apparatus for identifying and sorting a product is provided. In the preferred embodiment, the method comprises the steps of illuminating the product with a light source, imaging the product using at least one imaging device, analyzing the image, and activating a robotic sorter to sort the product. |
| US09035208B2 |
Control module with redundant switches
A control module includes a housing, a continuous cover supported by the housing, and a plurality of switches positioned within the housing in selective mechanical engagement with the continuous cover. Each of the plurality of switches is electrically configured to be capable of independently triggering a particular function when the continuous cover is moved relative to the housing. |
| US09035202B2 |
Touch detecting function display apparatus, driving circuit, driving method of touch detecting function display apparatus and electronic equipment
A touch detecting function display apparatus includes a plurality of common driving electrodes, a display element performing display, a touch detection element detecting an external approaching object, and a scanning driving unit performing first scanning driving for sequentially applying a display driving signal to the plurality of common driving electrodes in a time division manner and second scanning driving for sequentially applying a touch detection driving signal to the plurality of common driving electrodes in a time division manner, wherein the scanning driving unit performs the second scanning driving at a scanning speed higher than that of the first scanning driving, and applies the display driving signal to an overlapping common driving electrode when the common driving electrode selected as a target of the first scanning driving overlaps with the common driving electrode selected as a target of the second scanning driving. |
| US09035191B2 |
Printed circuit board and method for manufacturing the same
Disclosed herein are a printed circuit board, including: a substrate having a patterned circuit layer on one surface thereof; and a resist pattern having a pattern corresponding to the circuit layer and covering the circuit layer so as to close the circuit layer, wherein a width of the resist pattern covering an upper portion of the circuit layer is the same as that of the resist pattern covering a lower portion of the circuit layer, and a method for manufacturing the same. |
| US09035188B2 |
Electro-conductive multifilament yarn and electro-conductive brush
An electro-conductive multifilament yarn for an electro-conductive brush that includes an electro-conductive fiber containing a synthetic fiber and a carbon nanotube covering a surface of the fiber. The synthetic fiber may have a single-filament fineness of not more than 30 dtex. The synthetic fiber may have 3 to 6 elongated recesses or grooves extending in a longitudinal direction thereof and have a multi-leaves or cross-section. |
| US09035187B2 |
Cables comprising removable indicator strips, and methods and machines for manufacturing the cables
A cable (100) is proposed, comprising a protective sheath (130) wherein at least one conductor is housed. The protective sheath has a given thickness and an external diameter within a range of values defined by a predetermined standard. The cable also comprises at least one removable indicator strip (150): that extends longitudinally over at least one arc portion of the external circumferential surface of the protective sheath; that is made of a material enabling said at least one removable indicator strip to adhere to the protective sheath, while being capable of being detached from the protective sheath without altering it, by applying an extraction force per unit of width of said at least one removable indicator strip greater than a predetermined threshold; that has a thickness so that the external diameter of the protective sheath increased by the thickness of said at least one removable indicator strip is within said range of values. |
| US09035186B2 |
Shielded electrical cable
A shielded electrical cable includes a conductor set, two generally parallel shielding films disposed around the conductor set, and a transition portion defined by the shielding films and the conductor set. The conductor set includes one or more substantially parallel longitudinal insulated conductors. The shielding films include a concentric portion substantially concentric with at least one of the conductors and a parallel portion wherein the shielding films are substantially parallel. The transition portion provides a gradual transition between the concentric portion and the parallel portion of the shielding films. |
| US09035183B2 |
Connection structure, connection method and differential signal transmission cable
A connection structure for connecting an outer conductor of a differential signal transmission cable to a substrate includes a connecting member including a main body portion and a protruding portion protruding from the main body portion. The outer conductor is connected via the connecting member to the substrate. The connecting member is solder-connected to the outer conductor via the main body portion and is solder-connected to the substrate via the protruding portion. |
| US09035182B2 |
Floor box cover assembly
A cover assembly for a floor box includes a base with a central opening and a cover pivotally connected to the base by a hinge member. The hinge member has a hinge body with a first end pivotally connected to the base for pivoting with respect to the base and second end pivotally connected to the cover for pivoting with respect to the cover. A tab extends from the second end of the hinge body to contact a bottom surface of the cover to limit pivoting movement of the cover with respect to the hinge body. A slide surface is provided on the base that contacts an end of the cover during pivoting movement of the cover to prevent wear on a gasket with the opening of the base. |
| US09035181B2 |
Modified electrical devices
In one example, a modified electrical device includes a body and at least one connector on the body to make power and control connections with an active cover plate. A system includes an active cover plate comprising low voltage circuitry and a first interface and a modified electrical device. The modified electrical device includes high voltage circuitry and a second interface to connect to the first interface to supply low voltage to the active cover plate. A method for controlling a flow of power through a modified electrical device is also provided. |
| US09035180B2 |
Active cover plates
In one example, an active cover plate includes a faceplate, a load and a spring clip extending rearward from the faceplate to interface with a receptacle body, wherein the spring clip includes a flexible conductive portion connected to the face plate by a first end and a non-conductive portion connected to an opposite end of the flexible conductive portion, wherein the spring clips extract electrical power from the receptacle body to energize the load. |
| US09035177B1 |
Spacer device and method for depth adjustment of electrical components in a recessed electrical box
A device and method for configuring a recessed electrical box for the mounting of electrical components at a shallow depth with respect to the mounting surface. The device and method includes a spacer for adjusting the depth at which an electrical component is mounted within a recessed electrical box. The spacer includes a frame member with side members and end members that define an opening therein. A front face on the spacer is adapted to accept the mounting of two electrical components thereto. A rear face on the spacer is adapted to fit flush against the peripheral wall of a recessed electrical box assembly. Two arms extending from each end member of the spacer include apertures therein for acceptance of fasteners for mounting the electrical components. The spacer enables an installer to mount an electrical component at a shallow depth within a recessed electrical box. |
| US09035176B2 |
Separate connection device for grounding electrical equipment comprising a plurality of separate electrical components
A separate connection device (40) intended to be inserted between a metal frame (3), of an electrical component (1), and a metal supporting structure (20) in order to connect, electrically and separately, the frame to the supporting structure. The connection device (40) comprises a metal blade manufactured from spring steel which comprises two self-connecting end areas (45, 46) arranged in separate planes and comprising a set of sharp teeth (47) arranged in order to be embedded within the metal material and formed on a folded section of the metal blade so that the sets of teeth (37, 47) extend in opposite directions and in planes intended to intersect the planes of the frame (3) and of the supporting structure (20) when the connection device is mounted. |
| US09035166B2 |
Method and apparatus for thermal energy-to-electrical energy conversion
An improved method and apparatus for thermal-to-electric conversion involving relatively hot and cold juxtaposed surfaces separated by a small vacuum gap wherein the cold surface provides an array of single charge carrier converter elements along the surface and the hot surface transfers excitation energy to the opposing cold surface across the gap through Coulomb electrostatic coupling interaction. |
| US09035162B2 |
Synthetic multi-string musical instrument with score coded performance effect cues and/or chord sounding gesture capture
A synthetic multi-string musical instrument captures a stream of expressive gestures indicated on a multi-touch sensitive display for note/chord soundings and associated performance effects and embellishments. Visual cues in accord with a musical score may be revealed/advanced at a current performance tempo, but it is the user's gestures that actually drive the audible performance rendering via digital synthesis. Opportunities for user expression (or variance from score) include onset and duration of note soundings, tempo changes, as well as uncued string bend effects, vibrato, etc. Gesturing mechanism are provide to allow user musicians to sound chords without having to register precisely accurate multi-touch screen contacts. This can be especially helpful for mobile phone, media player and game controller embodiments, where there is generally limited real-estate to display six (6) or more strings, and user fingers are generally too fat to precisely contact such strings. |
| US09035158B1 |
Maize inbred PH1TDJ
A novel maize variety designated PH1TDJ and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1TDJ with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1TDJ through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1TDJ or a locus conversion of PH1TDJ with another maize variety. |
| US09035156B2 |
Plants and seeds of corn variety CV052803
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV052803. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV052803, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV052803 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 CV052803 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 CV052803. |
| US09035151B1 |
Maize inbred PH18WR
A novel maize variety designated PH18WR and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH18WR with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH18WR through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH18WR or a locus conversion of PH18WR with another maize variety. |
| US09035148B1 |
Maize inbred PH1MBR
A novel maize variety designated PH1MBR and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1MBR with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1MBR through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1MBR or a locus conversion of PH1MBR with another maize variety. |
| US09035146B1 |
Maize hybrid X08D387
A novel maize variety designated X08D387 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08D387 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08D387 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08D387, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08D387. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08D387. |
| US09035145B2 |
Variety corn line HID3483
The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated HID3483, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line HID3483 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line HID3483, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line HID3483, and plants produced according to these methods. |
| US09035144B2 |
Variety corn line DC4016YD
The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated DC4016YD, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line DC4016YD with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line DC4016YD, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line DC4016YD, and plants produced according to these methods. |
| US09035139B2 |
Soybean variety 01046169
The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046169. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046169. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046169 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046169 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. |
| US09035131B2 |
Isolation and use of FAD2 and FAE1 from Camelina
The present invention provides isolated FAD2 and FAE1 genes and FAD2 and FAE1 protein sequences of Camelina species, e.g., Camelina sativa, mutations in Camelina FAD2 and FAE1 genes, and methods of using the same. In addition, methods of altering Camelina seed composition and/or improving Camelina seed oil quality are disclosed. Furthermore, methods of breeding Camelina cultivars and/or other closely related species to produce plants having altered or improved seed oil and/or meal quality are provided. |
| US09035126B2 |
Fluid management device with fluid transport element for use within a body
A fluid management device for use in a mammalian body has at least one fluid transport element capable of interfacing with a mammalian body element to provide a substantially uninterrupted fluid conduit. The fluid conduit provides a fluid path between at least one fluid transport element and the storage element. A distal portion of the at least one fluid transport element is capable of extending away from the fluid storage element, and the at least one fluid transport element has a Wing Stiffness of less than about 10 gf. |
| US09035120B2 |
Use of phosphorus modified molecular sieves in conversion of organics to olefins
A method of making light olefins in a combined XTO (organics to olefins) and OCP (olefins cracking) process, from an oxygen-containing, halogenide-containing, or sulphur-containing organic feedstock contacted with a catalyst in a first reactor to convert the feedstock into a reactor effluent comprising light olefins and a heavy hydrocarbon fraction; separating the light olefins from the heavy hydrocarbon fraction, then contacting the heavy hydrocarbon fraction in a second reactor with a catalyst to convert a portion of the heavy hydrocarbons into light olefins; wherein the catalyst is a zeolite selected among a H+ or NH4+—form of MFI, MEL, FER, MOR, or clinoptilolite; modifying the zeolite by adding from 0.05 to 7 wt % of phosphorous to the zeolite, and an optional washing and/or drying in either order, then calcination. In an embodiment, the initial zeolite Si:Al atomic ratio of at least one catalyst is 100 or less. |
| US09035119B2 |
Oligomerisation of olefinic compounds in the presence of an activated oligomerisation catalyst
This invention relates to the oligomerization of olefinic compounds in the presence of an activated oligomerization catalyst. The invention also extends to a particular manner for providing an activated oligomerization catalyst. According to the present invention, there is provided a process for producing an oligomeric product by the oligomerization of at least one olefinic compound, the process including (a) providing an activated oligomerization catalyst by combining, in any order, iii) a source of chromium, ιv) a ligating compound of the formula (R1)mX1(Y)X2(R2)n wherein X1 and X2 are independently an atom selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, bismuth, oxygen, sulphur and selenium or said atom oxidized by S, Se, N or O where the valence of X1 and/or X2 allows for such oxidation, Y is a linking group between X1 and X2 which linking group contains at least one nitrogen atom which is directly bonded to X1 or X2, m and n are independently 0, 1 or a larger integer, and R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, a hydrocarbyl group, an organoheteryl group or a heterohydrocarbyl group, and the respective R1 groups are the same or different when m>1, and the respective R2 groups are the same or different when n>1, in) a catalyst activator which is an organoboron compound including a cation and a non-coordinating anion of the general formula [(R10)xL*-H]+[B(R20)4]− wherein L* is an atom selected from the group consisting of N, S and P, the cation [(R10)x L*-H]* is a Bronsted acid, x is an integer 1, 2 or 3, each R10 is the same or different when x is 2 or 3 and each is a —H, hydrocarbyl group or a heterohydrocarbyl group, provided that at least one of R10 comprises at least 6 carbon atoms and provided further that the total number of carbon atoms in (R10)x collectively is greater than 12, R20 independently at each occurrence is selected from the group consisting of hydride, dialkylamido, halide, alkoxide, aryloxide, hydrocarbyl, halosubstituted-hydrocarbyl radicals, halosubstituted-alkoxide, halosubstituted-aryloxide and a halosubstituted aromatic ring moiety with at least one halide substituent on the aromatic ring, and vi) an aliphatic solvent, and (b) contacting the at least one olefinic compound with the activated oligomerization catalyst to produce an oligomeric product. |
| US09035116B2 |
Biomass feed system including gas assist
An improved biomass feed system and processes for transporting biomass to downstream processing locations are disclosed. The system uses a pressurized gas to assist in the transporting of the biomass to the conversion reactor. |
| US09035114B1 |
High octane unleaded aviation gasoline
High octane unleaded aviation fuel compositions having high aromatics content and a CHN content of at least 97.2 wt %, less than 2.8 wt % of oxygen content, a T10 of at most 75° C., T40 of at least 75° C., a T50 of at most 105° C., a T90 of at most 135° C., a final boiling point of less than 190° C., an adjusted heat of combustion of at least 43.5 MJ/kg, a vapor pressure in the range of 38 to 49 kPa, freezing point is less than −58° C. is provided. |
| US09035110B2 |
Process for heat integration in the hydrogenation and distillation of C3—C20-aldehydes
The present invention relates to a process for heat integration in the preparation of saturated C3-C20-alcohols, in which a hydrogenation feed comprising at least one C3-C20-aldehyde is hydrogenated in the presence of a hydrogen-comprising gas in a hydrogenation zone and a discharge is taken off from the hydrogenation zone and subjected to distillation in at least one distillation column to give a fraction enriched in saturated C3-C20-alcohols. |
| US09035107B2 |
Dehydrogenation process
In a process for the dehydrogenation of dehydrogenatable hydrocarbons, a feed comprising dehydrogenatable hydrocarbons is contacted with a catalyst comprising a support and a dehydrogenation component under dehydrogenation conditions effective to convert at least a portion of the dehydrogenatable hydrocarbons in the feed. The catalyst is produced by a method comprising treating the support with a liquid composition comprising the dehydrogenation component or a precursor thereof and at least one organic dispersant selected from an amino alcohol and an amino acid. |
| US09035106B2 |
Method for the hydroxylation of phenols and phenol ethers
The present invention relates to a method for the hydroxylation of phenols and phenol ethers by means of hydrogen peroxide. The invention specifically relates to a method for the hydroxylation of phenol by means of the hydrogen peroxide. The method of the invention for the hydroxylation of a phenol or phenol ether by means of reacting said phenol or phenol ether with the hydrogen peroxide in the presence of an acid catalyst is characterized in that it includes mixing a phenol or phenol ether with a hydrogen peroxide solution in a mixing device under conditions enabling the conversion rate of the hydrogen peroxide to be minimized, and in that said reaction mixture is then placed in a piston flow reactor where the reaction leading to the production of the hydroxylated material takes place, the acid catalyst being fed into the mixing device and/or into the piston flow reactor. |
| US09035098B2 |
Process for the conversion of aliphatic cyclic amines to aliphatic diamines
A process for conversion of aliphatic bicyclic amines to aliphatic diamines including contacting one or more bicyclic amines selected from the group consisting of 3-azabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane and azabicyclo[3.3.1]non-2-ene with ammonia and hydrogen, and alcohols in the presence of heterogeneous metal based catalyst systems, a metal selected from the group consisting of Co, Ni, Ru, Fe, Cu, Re, Pd, and their oxides at a temperature from 140° C. to 200° C. and a pressure from 1540 to 1735 psig for at least one hour reactor systems; forming a product mixture comprising aliphatic diamine(s), bicyclic amine(s), ammonia, hydrogen, and alcohol(s); removing said product mixture from the reactor system; removing at least some of the ammonia, hydrogen, water, alcohols, bicyclic amines from said product mixture; thereby separating the aliphatic diamines from said product mixture. |
| US09035097B2 |
Aminoethylation process having improved yield of aryloxyalkylene amine compounds and reduced urea by-products
Disclosed is a process for preparing an aryloxyalkylene amine compound via an aminoethylation reaction comprising: a) reacting an aromatic hydroxyl compound in the presence of a basic catalyst with a 2-oxazolidinone compound of the formula II to form an intermediate reaction product; wherein R3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or lower alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, R4 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, straight or branched chain alkyl having from one to six carbon atoms, phenyl, alkaryl, or arylalkyl; and b) reacting the intermediate product of step a) with a polyalkylene polyamine. |
| US09035095B2 |
Processes for producing succinic acid
Provided are processes for producing high-purity succinic acid from a succinic-acid-containing liquid through crystallization. |
| US09035091B2 |
Ozonolysis operations for generation of reduced and/or oxidized product streams
The present invention relates to methods for safe and efficient use of hydrogen and oxygen in ozonolysis operations. The invention also relates to an ozonolysis process involving elements of both reductive and oxidative ozonolysis which are integrated in a continuous process. In one embodiment, the ozonolysis process of the present invention uses hydrogen and/or oxygen generated from water and electricity, which may be recycled to generate water and/or electricity. |
| US09035087B2 |
Process for producing polyisocyanate
A method for producing a polyisocyanate includes a purification step of purifying an unpurified polyisocyanate, the purification step including a tar ingredient removal step of removing tar ingredients from an unpurified polyisocyanate, and a distillation step of distilling the unpurified polyisocyanate from which tar ingredients have been removed through a dividing wall distillation column. |
| US09035085B2 |
Aryl ketone compounds and compositions for delivering active agents
The present invention provides aryl ketone compounds and compositions containing them which facilitate the delivery of active agents. The aryl ketone compounds have the formula or a salt thereof, where n=1 to 9, and R1 to R5 are independently hydrogen, C1 to C4 alkyl, C1 to C4 alkoxy, C2 to C4 alkenyl, halogen, hydroxyl, —NH—C(O)—CH3, or —O—C6H5. |
| US09035082B2 |
Low surface energy touch screens, coatings, and methods
Substrates, surfaces, assemblies, kits, compositions, and methods are provided for forming touch screens and other appliance surfaces exhibiting good hydrophobicity, oleophobicity, and abrasion resistance. Methods are provided for increasing a population density of hydroxyl groups on a touch surface of a touch screen substrate without affecting the compressive strength of the back surface. The treated touch surface of the substrate can then be coated with a coating that includes an organo-metallic and/or silane, for example, a fluorosilane such as a perfluoropolyether alkoxysilane. A substrate can retain its compressive resistance to breakage by impact applied to the touch surface while minimizing any decrease in compressive strength against impact against the touch surface. Examples of such substrates include touch screens for mobile and desktop electronic devices, components of 3D display devices, and components for electrowetting display devices. |
| US09035077B2 |
Total synthesis of artemisinin
The present invention provides a method for manufacturing artemisinin and its congeners from cyclohexenone as a starting material. |
| US09035072B2 |
Process of producing cycloalkylcarboxamido-indole compounds
The present invention features processes for preparing compounds, such as (R)-1-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)-N-(1-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-6-fluoro-2-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropan-2-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide (Compound 1), useful for treating CFTR mediated diseases such as cystic fibrosis. |
| US09035070B2 |
Process for the preparation of 1-aryl-pyrazol-3-one intermediates useful in the synthesis of sigma receptors inhibitors
The invention relates to a process for preparing 1-aryl-pyrazol-3-one intermediates, tautomers, and salts thereof, to novel intermediates, and to the use of the intermediates in the preparation of sigma receptor inhibitors. |
| US09035062B2 |
Process for preparing a compound useful for producing an optically active diazabicyclooctane compound
A process for preparing the compound of the following formula (E): wherein Bn represents a benzyl group, and tBu represents a tert-butyl group, the process including: (a) subjecting the following compound (B) to trifluoroacetylation, wherein tBu represents a tert-butyl group to produce the following compound (C): wherein tBu represents a tert-butyl group, and TFA represents a trifluoroacetyl group; (b) reacting the compound (C) with benzyloxyamine in the presence of a hydroxyl group activating agent to produce the following compound (D): wherein Bn represents a benzyl group, tBu represents a tert-butyl group, and TFA represents a trifluoroacetyl group; and (c) subjecting the compound (D) to detrifluoroacetylation. |
| US09035061B2 |
Process for preparing a biphenyl-2-ylcarbamic acid
The invention provides a process of preparing an intermediate useful in the synthesis of biphenyl-2-ylcarbamic acid 1-(2-{[4-(4-carbamoylpiperidin-1-ylmethyl)benzoyl]methylamino}ethyl)piperidin-4-yl ester, and a process of preparing a crystalline freebase of the ester. |
| US09035055B2 |
Photoelectric conversion material, film containing the material, photoelectric conversion device, production method thereof, photosensor, imaging device and their use methods
An organic compound and a photoelectric conversion device containing the organic compound are disclosed. The organic compound and device realize high photoelectric conversion efficiency, low dark current and high-speed responsivity. It has been found that when this organic compound and an n-type semiconductor are used in combination, high-speed responsivity can be realized while maintaining high heat resistance, an aspect of which has not been seen when the connection part between a donor part and an acceptor part is a phenylene group. |
| US09035054B2 |
Dinitroxide-type biradical compounds optimized for dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP)
The present invention relates to the field of organic chemistry and in particular to organic free radicals used as polarizing agents in the technique of Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP), which involves transferring the polarization of electron spins to the nuclei of a compound whose Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) is being observed. It concerns Dinitroxide-type Biradical polarizing agents characterized by a rigid linkage between the aminoxyl groups of said nitroxide units. This particular structure enables, at low temperatures and high fields, optimal transfer of polarization and optimal enhancement of NMR/MAS signals of the polarized nuclei of the compound studied. |
| US09035050B2 |
Substituted xanthine derivatives
This invention relates to novel deuterated compounds that are substituted xanthine derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. In particular, this invention relates to novel substituted xanthine derivatives that are deuterated derivatives of a pentoxifylline metabolite. This invention also provides compositions comprising one or more compounds of this invention and a carrier and the use of the disclosed deuterated compounds and compositions in methods of treating diseases and conditions for which pentoxifylline and related compounds are beneficial. The compounds of the invention are represented by the following structural formula: wherein the values of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, Y1 and Y2 are described herein. |
| US09035047B2 |
7-substituted indole Mcl-1 inhibitors
Compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Mcl-1 protein, compositions containing the compounds, and methods of treating diseases involving overexpressed or unregulated Mcl-1 protein are disclosed. |
| US09035043B2 |
Method of preparing cationic starch using ultrahigh pressure
Disclosed is a method of preparing cationic starch. The method includes preparing a starch suspension containing a cationization agent; performing ultrahigh pressure treatment on the starch suspension; and obtaining cationic starch from the starch suspension subjected to ultrahigh pressure treatment. |
| US09035042B2 |
Sulfonamide derivatives of polycyclic dyes used for analytical applications
The invention concerns the production of quinoline compounds containing sulfonic acid groups, the said quinoline compounds and their conversion into dyes containing sulfonic acid groups. The dyes according to the invention are used especially to label analytes, for example to label biomolecules. |
| US09035036B2 |
Method to determine responsiveness of cancer to epidermal growth factor receptor targeting treatments
Disclosed herein are methods and reagents for determining the responsiveness of cancer to an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) targeting treatment. The detection of these mutations will allow for the administration of gefitinib, erlotinib and other tyrosine kinase inhibitors to those patients most likely to respond to the drug. |
| US09035032B2 |
Method for preparing 4-demethyldaunorubicin
A method of preparing the anthracyclin carminomycin using a starting material comprising daunorubicin. The method comprises reacting daunorubicin or N-protected daunorubicin with soft Lewis acids for the demethylation of the 4-methoxy group, resulting in a reaction mass. The reaction mass is treated with an aqueous solution of a strong organic acid or a mineral acid. After decomposition of the resulting carminomycin and Lewis acids reactive complex, the reaction mass is extracted using a water insoluble organic solvent. As a result, carminomycin is extracted as a base. |
| US09035028B2 |
Temperature sensitive conjugate compositions
This disclosure relates to temperature sensitive conjugates, compositions, and uses related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to conjugate polymers comprising a) a temperature sensitive polymer and b) an antibody. Typically the antibody has an epitope to a platelet receptor. The antibody may be a single-chain antibody wherein the platelet receptor is GPIIb/IIIa, such as an anti-GPIIb/IIIa antibody. In certain embodiments, the antibody binds specifically to the activated conformation of GPIIb/IIIa, i.e., an activation-specific GPIIb/IIIa antibody. |
| US09035023B2 |
Bombesin analog peptide antagonist conjugates
To provide a diagnostic and therapeutic medicament, a bombesin analog peptide antagonist conjugate is provided which has general Formula (I), wherein A is a metal chelator comprising at least one radionuclide metal, B is a spacer linked to N-terminal of C or a covalent bond and C is a bombesin analog peptide antagonist having a sequence as claimed, where further x is an integer from 1 to 3 and n is an integer from 1 to 6. [A-(B)n]x—C (I) |
| US09035018B2 |
Furan-based curable compound derived from biomass, solvent-free curable composition, and method for preparing same
The present invention relates to a furan-based curable compound derived from carbohydrate-based biomass, to a solvent-free curable composition, and to a method for preparing thereof, wherein the furan-based curable compound derived from biomass according to the present invention includes two epoxide functional groups bonded to at least one furan-based compound. The present invention may provide an environmentally friendly next-generation curable compound comprising a novel furan-based compound derived from biomass, which may be substituted for curable materials derived from oil resources, as a basic backbone, as well as a composition containing the same. According to the present invention, a curable material, which has a low contraction ratio during curing as compared to conventional radical-type curing materials, may be obtained, and a compound applied to the novel curing material may be prepared with a combination of excellent efficiency and cost-effectiveness. |
| US09035016B2 |
Conjugated polymer composition for solar cell and flexible electronics applications
A polymer composition for solar cell and flexible electronics devices, where the polymer is a p-type conducting polymer. The p-type polymer comprises a benzothiadiazole acceptor and indeno-fluorene donor. Further, a solar cell and flexible electronic device article may be made from the polymer. |
| US09035015B1 |
Photovoltaic cell containing novel photoactive polymer
Novel photoactive polymers, as well as related photovoltaic cells, articles, systems, and methods, are disclosed. |
| US09035012B2 |
Polyurethanes made with copper catalysts
Polyisocyanate-based polymers are formed by curing a reaction mixture containing at least one polyisocyanate and at least one isocyanate-reactive compound having at least two isocyanate-reactive groups in the presence of a copper catalyst that contains at least one copper atom associated with a polydentate ligand that contains at least one nitrogen-containing complexing site. |
| US09035009B2 |
Polyhedral polysiloxane modified product and composition using the modified product
The present invention has its object to provide a liquid-form modified product of polyhedral polysiloxane which is excellent in moldability and transparency, and a composition produced using the modified product. In addition, the present invention can provide an easy-to-handle modified product and composition. The present invention provides a modified product of polyhedral polysiloxane which is obtainable by modifying a polyhedral polysiloxane compound (a) with a compound (b), and a composition containing the modified product. The polyhedral polysiloxane compound (a) has an alkenyl group and/or a hydrosilyl group, and the compound (b) has a hydrosilyl group and/or an alkenyl group each capable of hydrosilylation with the component (a). |
| US09034999B2 |
Process for producing high molecular weight polyethylene
In a process for producing polyethylene having a molecular weight of at least 3×105 g/mol as determined by ASTM 4020, ethylene is contacted under polymerization conditions with a slurry of a catalyst composition in at least one hydrocarbon. The catalyst composition comprises a Group 4 metal complex of a phenolate ether ligand and the slurry includes from about 5 to less than 40 ppm per liter of a compound effective to increase the conductivity of said at least one hydrocarbon. |
| US09034998B2 |
Polymerization initiating system and method to produce highly reactive olefin functional polymers
A method for producing highly reactive olefin polymers wherein at least 50 mol. % of the polymer chains have terminal double bonds, and a novel polymerization initiating system for accomplishing same. |
| US09034996B2 |
Method for manufacturing acrylic acid-based polymer and use for same
The present invention relates to a production method for efficiently obtaining an acrylic acid-based polymer having a narrow molecular mass distribution and a low molecular mass, without using a large amount of chain transfer agent. A method for continuously producing an acrylic acid-based polymer obtained by continuously polymerizing a monomer having acrylic acid as an essential component, characterized in that a liquid feed pump applies a mechanical load of 0.5 to 2.5 kJ/L to the liquid discharged from the outlet of a reactor. An acrylic acid-based polymer having fewer high-molecular-mass components, excellent dispersion and other properties, and a low molecular mass is thereby obtained. |
| US09034992B2 |
Nitrile rubbers which optionally contain alkylthio terminal groups and which are optionally hydrogenated
An improved polymerization and process method allows the production of special nitrile rubbers which are characterized by a specific anion content and an excellent storage stability and allow a particularly good vulcanization rate and moreover result in vulcanized materials that have advantageous properties, especially with regard to the contact with metal components of molded parts based on said vulcanized materials. |
| US09034991B2 |
Polymer compositions and methods of making and using same
A polymer reactor-blend comprising at least a first component having a polydispersity index of greater than about 20 and is present in an amount of from about 1 wt. % to about 99 wt. % based on the total weight of the polymer and a second component having a polydispersity index of less than about 20 and is present in an amount of from about 1 wt. % to about 99 wt. % based on the total weight of the polymer wherein a molecular weight distribution of the second component lies within a molecular weight distribution of the first component. |
| US09034985B2 |
Aqueous coating systems based on physically drying urethane acrylates
The invention relates to radiation curable coating systems on the basis of aqueous polyurethane dispersions, to a method for the production thereof, to the use of the coating systems as paints and/or adhesives, and to objects and substrates provided with said paints and/or adhesives. |
| US09034984B2 |
Ion-conductive thermoplastic composition, electrochromic composite system and process for producing ion-conductive foil
An ion-conductive thermoplastic compositions contains a partially acetalated polyvinyl alcohol, at least one support electrolyte and at least one plasticizer. The partially acetalated polyvinyl alcohol contains two different acetal units. Electrochromic laminated glass systems produced using the ion-conductive compositions and a method for producing the systems are also provided. |
| US09034982B2 |
Formulations comprising isosorbide-modified unsaturated polyester resins and low profile additives which produce low shrinkage matrices
Formulations comprising an isosorbide-modified unsaturated polyester comprising maleic acid, fumaric acid, itaconic acid or maleic anhydride and isosorbide and one or more low profile additives. The formulations exhibit better shrink control in molding compound formulations with standard low profile additives than their non-isosorbide-modified analogues. These isosorbide-modified unsaturated polyester resins may be applied in molding compounds like sheet molding compounds or bulk molding compounds and may be components of fiber reinforced composites or other composite materials. |
| US09034980B2 |
Pneumatic tires for commercial vehicles
A pneumatic tire for a commercial vehicle with a tread, wherein at least the part of the tread which comes into contact with the road contains a sulphur-vulcanized rubber mixture. The sulphur-vulcanized rubber mixture contains 90 to 50 phr (parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight, of all of the rubbers in the mixture) of natural rubber, 10 to 50 phr of at least one polybutadiene having a glass transition temperature Tg of −110 to −65° C. and 5 to 50 phr of at least one aliphatic and/or aromatic hydrocarbon resin having a softening point (ring and ball to ASTM E 28) of 0 to 150° C., and a mean molecular weight Mn of less than 2000 g/mol and a polydispersity D=Mw/Mn of 1 to 5. |
| US09034979B2 |
Dispersant composition
A composition comprising particulate solid (typically a pigment or filler), an organic medium (typically the organic medium may be a plastics material or an organic liquid) and a polyacrylic copolymer. |
| US09034972B2 |
Bleed resistant, oil-extended olefin block copolymer composition with precipitated silica
Disclosed are oil-extended olefin block copolymer compositions with precipitated silica. The precipitated silica reduces oil-bleed while maintaining composition softness. |
| US09034965B2 |
Epoxidized composition and methods for making the same
The invention relates to an epoxidized composition and a process for producing the same. The epoxidized composition is useful as a plasticizer for thermoplastics such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other polymers. The process includes forming a blend containing one or more fatty acid esters and one or more bio-based oils; and epoxidizing the blend to form the epoxidized composition. This process has several advantages over a process of forming a blend of already epoxidized fatty acid esters and epoxidized bio-based oils. |
| US09034962B2 |
Method of producing a tire composition having improved silica reinforcement
A method for preparing a vulcanizable elastomeric composition where, in a first mixing step, ingredients including an elastomer having a silica-interactive functional group, a filler comprising silica, and optionally, a catalyst, are mixed, and the amount of polar compounds is limited. |
| US09034958B2 |
Reactive hydroxylated and carboxylated polymers for use as adhesion promoters
A polymer complex is disclosed which is the reaction product of one or more polymers having a terminal or pendant hydroxyl group, or a terminal or pendent carboxyl group, or combinations thereof, with at least one metal complex and one alkyl phosphate. This polymer complex acts as an adhesion promotion agent as well as a viscosity stabilizer when formulated in a printing ink or coating. |
| US09034953B2 |
Surface treatment composition, inkjet printable article and method of making the same
A surface treatment composition for inkjet media includes: at least one surface sizing agent selected from the group consisting of starch, starch derivatives, polymeric materials, and combinations thereof; and an ink fixative selected from the group consisting of at least one high valence metallic salt, at least one high valence complex poly-salt, and combinations thereof. The ink fixative is present in the surface treatment composition from about 10 weight% to about 50 weight% of the surface treatment composition. The at least one high valence metallic salt and the at least one high valence complex poly-salt have a valence greater than divalent. Additionally included are a method of making and a system for printing the surface treated media; and an inkjet printable paper. |
| US09034945B2 |
Item produced via thermoforming
The present invention relates to an item produced via thermoforming and comprising: i) a biodegradable polyester comprising: a) succinic acid; b) optionally one or more C6-C20 dicarboxylic acids; e) 1,3-propanediol or 1,4-butanediol; f) a chain extender or branching agent; ii) polylactic acid; iii) at least one mineral filler; The invention further relates to processes for producing the abovementioned items. |
| US09034944B2 |
Emulsion polymers with improved wet scrub resistance having one or more silicon containing compounds
Aqueous copolymer dispersions for a variety of uses, including coating compositions or binders for plasters and paints, are disclosed. The aqueous copolymer dispersions may comprise one or more silicon containing compounds, in particular hydrolyzable silane compounds without any additional reactive group. |
| US09034943B2 |
Salts of dehydroacetic acid as a pyrithione stabilizer in plastics
The invention provides a method for preventing discoloration of pyrithione-containing materials, in particular plastic materials or other material such as paints, coatings, adhesives or textiles which are exposed to an outdoor environment. The method is likewise suited for preventing discoloration of other pyrithione-containing materials such as personal care compositions like shampoos. A discoloration inhibitor that includes dehydroacetic acid or a salt thereof is added to the pyrithione-containing material. The discoloration is prevented without the addition of a cyclic organic phosphoric acid ester or an organic phosphite. Use of the discoloration inhibitor does not interfere with the antimicrobial effect of the pyrithione. |
| US09034937B2 |
Surface treatment method for a substrate using denatured urushiol derived from Toxicodendron vernicifluum
A method of treating a surface of a substrate using modified urushiol derived from Toxicodendron vernicifluum is provided. More particularly, the reactivity of a hydroxyl group of urushiol extracted from fresh Toxicodendron vernicifluum is removed before the lacquer is used as a UV coating agent for a substrate such as a steel sheet. Therefore, the substrate may have high antibacterial activity, and excellent appearance and functionalities such as far-infrared radiation, blocking of electromagnetic waves, enhanced corrosion resistance, high crosslinking speed when a low content of a photoinitiator is used, excellent surface gloss and high scratch resistance. |
| US09034936B2 |
Flame retardant polyurethane foams containing biuret linkages
Polyurethane foams are made using a biuret-modified MDI and/or PMDI as the isocyanate component. The isocyanate is characterized by having a high content of biuret-containing oligomers and, preferably, a low proportion (if any) of biuret-urea oligomers. Flexible, resilient foams made using this biuret-modified isocyanate perform well on flammability tests such as the UNI 9175 CS. E. RF4 test, even without added flame retardants. |
| US09034935B2 |
Urethane foam molded product and method for producing the same
The present invention provides a urethane foam molded product that has high thermal conductivity with minimal change to its physical properties. A simple method for producing the same is also provided. The urethane foam molded product includes a base material formed of a polyurethane foam, and a thermal conductive filler mixed in the base material and oriented to form mutual connections. The thermal conductive filler is formed of composite particles that include thermal conductive particles formed of a nonmagnetic material, and magnetic particles adhered to the surfaces of the thermal conductive particles. The method for producing the urethane foam molded product includes a raw material mixing process that mixes a foam urethane resin material and the thermal conductive filler to obtain a mixed raw material, and a foam molding process that injects the mixed raw material into a cavity of a foaming die and performs foam molding while a magnetic field is applied so as to substantially uniform a magnetic flux density inside the cavity. |
| US09034931B2 |
Aqueous ophthalmic composition
This invention relates to an aqueous ophthalmic composition comprising (A) polyoxyethylene castor oil in which the average number of moles of added ethylene oxide is 2 to 12 and (B) terpenoid. According to the present invention, an aqueous ophthalmic composition having an improved foam disappearance speed can be obtained. |
| US09034930B2 |
Biodegradable polymeric hydrogel composition
A biodegradable polymeric hydrogel composition including a component A and component B forming a β-aminoester linkage such that the linkage results in gelation, wherein component A is water soluble polymer containing acrylate functionality and component B is a water soluble amine functionality useful for medical applications such as such as drug delivery, tissue engineering, and biomaterials and method of preparation thereof. |
| US09034929B2 |
Aminoalcohol and biocide compositions for aqueous based systems
Biocidal compositions and their use in aqueous media, such as metalworking fluids, the compositions comprising a biocidal agent; and a non-biocidal primary amino alcohol compound of the formula (I); wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as defined herein. |
| US09034927B2 |
Methods of use for compositions comprising a biocidal polyamine
Compounds, compositions, and methods comprising a polyamine compound are described, which may be used to kill, disperse, treat, reduce biofilms, and/or inhibit or substantially prevent biofilm formation. In certain aspects, the present invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods comprising polyamine compounds that have antimicrobial or dispersing activity against a variety of bacterial strains capable of forming biofilms. |
| US09034923B2 |
Methods for the treatment of senile dementia of the alzheimer's type
The present invention relates to the treatment of Senile Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type (SDAT) by administering to the patient and effective amount of 1-alkyl, 2-acyl-glycerol. A specific 1-alkyl, 2-acyl-glycerol is shown below: |
| US09034921B2 |
Diphenylmethane derivatives as SGLT2 inhibitors
A compound with a diphenylmethane moiety having an inhibitory activity against sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) being present in the intestine and kidney is disclosed. A pharmaceutical composition including the compound as an active ingredient, which is useful for preventing or treating metabolic disorders, particularly diabetes is disclosed. A method for preparing the compound, and a method for preventing or treating metabolic disorders, particularly diabetes, by using the compound is provided. |
| US09034917B2 |
Sn-2-monoacylglycerols and lipid malabsorption
The present invention relates generally to the field of lipids and in particular aims at improving lipid absorption, for example under conditions of lipid maldigestion or malabsorption. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a composition comprising a sn-2 monoacylglycerol derivative, wherein the sn-1 and sn-3 positions are blocked by protective groups. The acyl group may be a fatty acid, for example one with anti-inflammatory properties. |
| US09034916B2 |
Pharmaceutical composition for the prevention or treatment of a neurodegenerative disease, comprising a Daphne genkwa extract or a compound isolated therefrom
The present invention relates to: a pharmaceutical composition or a Nurr1 activating composition for the prevention or treatment of a neurodegenerative disease or a disease induced by impaired Nurr1 function, wherein the composition comprises an active ingredient in the form of genkwanin N or yuanhuacine, a Daphne genkwa extract comprising one or more of the above compounds, or a fraction thereof; or a functional food additive for preventing or alleviating a neurodegenerative disease or a disease induced by impaired Nurr1 function, wherein the additive comprises genkwanin N or yuanhuacine, a Daphne genkwa extract comprising one or more of the above compounds, or a fraction thereof; and a method for the prevention or treatment of a neurodegenerative disease or a disease induced by impaired Nurr1 function, wherein the method comprises the step of administering the pharmaceutical composition. |
| US09034912B1 |
Veterinary composition and method
A stable liquid pharmaceutical formulation contains an N-phenylpyrazole derivative, a crystallization inhibitor/viscolizer, and a solvent/co-solvent system including a glycol ether solvent and at least one mono alkyl ester co-solvent; an improved topical veterinary applicator system; and the use of the formulation for the prevention and treatment of infestations with fleas and ticks. |
| US09034908B2 |
Formulations of bendamustine
Methods of treatment using bendamustine formulations designed for small volume intravenous administration are disclosed. The methods conveniently allow shorter administration time without the active ingredient coming out of solution as compared to presently available formulations. |
| US09034906B2 |
EP4 agonist
Provided is a compound represented by the formula (1): wherein R1 and R2 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a straight chain alkyl group having a carbon number of 1-3, R3 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having a carbon number of 1-4, an alkoxyalkyl group, an aryl group, a halogen atom or a haloalkyl group, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which has, unlike known PGI2 analogs, a selective EP4 agonist action, and a medicament containing the compound, which is useful for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of immune diseases, diseases of the digestive tract, cardiovascular diseases, cardiac diseases, respiratory diseases, neurological diseases, ophthalmic diseases, renal diseases, hepatic diseases, bone diseases, skin diseases and the like. |
| US09034903B2 |
Acyl piperidine inhibitors of soluble epoxide hydrolase
Inhibitors of the soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) are provided that incorporate multiple pharmacophores and are useful in the treatment of diseases. In some embodiments, the present invention provides a method for monitoring the activity of a soluble epoxide hydrolase, the method including contacting the soluble epoxide hydrolase with an amount of a compound of the present invention sufficient to produce a detectable change in the fluorescence of the soluble epoxide hydrolase by interacting with one or more tryptophan residues present in the catalytic site of said sEH. |
| US09034899B2 |
Aryl, heteroaryl, and heterocycle substituted tetrahydroisoquinolines and use thereof
Novel aryl, heteroaryl, and non-aromatic heterocyle substituted tetrahydroisoquinolines are described in the present invention. These compounds are used in the treatment of various neurological and physiological disorders. Methods of making these compounds are also described in the present invention. |
| US09034897B2 |
Indanyl-substituted 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-C]pyridines, their use as medicament, and pharmaceutical preparations comprising them
The invention relates to substituted 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyridines of formula (I), their use as medicament, and pharmaceutical preparations comprising them. The compounds of formula (I) act on the TASK-1 potassium channel. The compounds are particularly suitable for the treatment or prevention of atrial arrhythmias, for example atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter. |
| US09034891B2 |
Bicyclic heterocyclic spiro compounds
There are provided certain bicyclic heterocyclic compounds that act as M1 muscarinic receptor modulators. Compositions containing these compounds and their use are also disclosed. |
| US09034887B2 |
Dihydroorotate dehydrogenase as antifungal drug target and quinazolinone-based inhibitors thereof
A method of identifying an antifungal agent which targets a DHODH protein (alias PyrE, dihydroorotate dehydrogenase, EC: 1.3.99.11) of a fungus comprising contacting a candidate substance with a fungal DHODH protein and determining whether the candidate substance binds or modulates the DHODH protein, wherein binding or modulation indicates that the candidate substance is an antifungal agent. Specific examples concern Aspergillus fumigatus and Candida albicans DHODH proteins. DHODH inhibitors with a Quinazolinone core are also disclosed. |
| US09034882B2 |
Inhibitors of human immunodeficiency virus replication
The disclosure generally relates to compounds of formula I, including compositions and methods for treating human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The disclosure provides novel inhibitors of HIV, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and methods for using these compounds in the treatment of HIV infection. |
| US09034879B2 |
Heterocyclic compounds for the treatment of CF
The present invention provides pyridin-oxadiazole/thiadiazole derivatives of Formula I wherein A is N or CR 4a; and (ii) or (iii) which restore or enhance the function of mutant and/or wild type CFTR to treat cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, respiratory tract infections, lung carcinoma, xerostomia and keratoconjunctivitis sire, or constipation (IBS, IBD, opioid induced). Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives are also encompassed. |
| US09034876B2 |
Treatment of chronic inflammation with a 1,2,4-triazolo [1,5a] pyridine derivative
This application describes and provides a method of treating diseases or disorders characterized by chronic systemic inflammation, such as rheumatoid arthritis, using a compound that inhibits JAK2 kinase. |
| US09034875B2 |
Apoptosis-inducing agents for the treatment of cancer and immune and autoimmune diseases
Disclosed are compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 proteins, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases during which is expressed anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 protein. |
| US09034872B2 |
Heterocyclic compounds and uses thereof in the treatment of sexual disorders
Novel heterocyclic compounds having the Formula I: wherein A, B, D, E, G, K, L, M, Q, T, X, Y and Z are as defined herein, which exhibit a dopamine receptor (preferably a D4 receptor) agonistic activity, and/or a PDE5 inhibitory activity, processes of preparing same, pharmaceutical compositions containing same and uses thereof in the treatment of sexual disorders such as decreased libido, orgasm disorder and erectile dysfunction are disclosed. |
| US09034867B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions comprising sorbitan esters
The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising sorbitan esters of carboxylic acids that are useful for the delivery of anti-psychotic drugs. |
| US09034860B2 |
Pharmaceutical composition containing low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose
Disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition containing a compound represented by the general formula (I) below or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, while having improved dissolvability. Specifically disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition containing (A) a compound represented by the general formula (I) below or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof, and (B) a low-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose. |
| US09034859B2 |
Sulfated oxysterol and oxysterol sulfation by hydroxysterol sulfotransferase promote lipid homeostasis and liver proliferation
Methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of liver damage or disease in a subject in need thereof are provided. The methods involve providing the sulfated oxysterol 25-hydroxycholesterol-3-sulfate (25HC3S) to the subject e.g. by 1) administering 25HC3S to the subject; or 2) overexpressing, in the subject, the hydroxysterol sulfotransferase enzyme SULT2B1b, which catalyzes the sulfation of 25-hydroxycholesterol (25HC) to form 25HC3S. |
| US09034858B2 |
High-strength testosterone undecanoate compositions
The present disclosure is drawn to pharmaceutical compositions and oral dosage capsules containing testosterone undecanoate, as well as related methods. The capsule includes a capsule shell and a capsule fill. The capsule fill can include a solubilizer and about 14 wt % to about 35 wt % testosterone undecanoate based on the total capsule fill. The oral dosage capsule is such that when a single oral administration to a male subject of one or more capsules with a total testosterone undecanoate daily dose of about 350 mg to about 650 mg it provides a ratio of serum testosterone Cmax to serum testosterone Cave of about 2.7 or less. In yet another embodiment, a method for providing a serum concentration of testosterone within a target serum testosterone concentration Cave range for a male subject is provided. |
| US09034855B2 |
Substituted phenylacetate and phenylpropane amides and use thereof
The present application relates to novel substituted phenylacetamides and phenylpropanamides, to processes for preparing them, to their use alone or in combinations for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases and also to their use for the production of medicaments for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, more particularly for the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular disorders. |
| US09034853B2 |
Use of 2-methylene-19-nor-(20S)-1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism
Disclosed are methods of administering 2-methylene-19-nor-(20S)-1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 to treat and/or prevent secondary hyperparathyroidism and/or its accompanying symptoms in a subject having or at risk for developing secondary hyperparathyroidism. |
| US09034850B2 |
Gonadotropin releasing hormone receptor antagonist, preparation method thereof and pharmaceutical composition comprising the same
Disclosed are compounds useful as gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (“GnRH”) receptor antagonist. |
| US09034848B2 |
Phenyl carbamate compounds for use in preventing or treating stroke
A phenyl carbamate compound; a composition for treating and/or preventing stroke containing the phenyl carbamate compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient; a method of treating and/or preventing stroke comprising administering the phenyl carbamate compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a patient in need of stroke treatment; and a use of the phenyl carbamate compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in treating and/or preventing stroke, are provided. |
| US09034845B2 |
Compositions for treating rosacea
The present invention is directed to compositions containing chitosan, a chitosan derivative or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof, and a short-medium chain dicarboxylic acid amide, or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof, forming a film after application onto the skin, useful for protecting skin of the face and of other affected areas in couperose, rosacea and telangiectasia of the legs. |
| US09034842B2 |
Antisense modulation of PTP1B expression
Provided herein are methods, compounds, and compositions for reducing expression of PTP1B mRNA and protein in an animal. Such methods, compounds, and compositions are useful to treat, prevent, delay, or ameliorate metabolic disease, for example, diabetes, or a symptom thereof. |
| US09034840B2 |
Nucleic acids targeting TCTP for use in the treatment of chemo- or hormone-resistant cancers
The present invention concerns a TCTP antagonist, in particular a nucleic acid targeting an m RNA encoding Translationally-Controlled Tumor Protein (TCTP), wherein said nucleic acid is capable of reducing the amount of TCTP in cells, for use in the treatment or prevention of hormone-independent cancer or chemo-resistant cancer, such as an androgen-independent prostate cancer. |
| US09034837B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of HCV patients that are poor-responders to interferon
The present invention provides compositions and methods of treatment of HCV infected subjects that are not sensitive to interferon treatment. Further, compositions and methods are provided for prevention of organ transplant rejection. The compositions of the invention comprise an anti microRNA-122 oligonucleotide, and are made for administration to a primate. |
| US09034835B2 |
Plant disease control agent with a tetrazolyl oxime derivative and either triflumizole or hydroxy-isoxazole as the active ingredients
According to the present invention, a plant disease control agent having a superior control effect on plant diseases at a low dose is provided. The plant disease control agent of the present invention includes at least one selected from tetrazolyl oxime derivatives represented by formula (I) and salts thereof, and at least one selected from the group consisting of imidacloprid, triflumizole, spinosad, hydroxy isoxazole, thiophanate-methyl, tricyclazole, clothianidin, benomyl, acetamiprid and salts thereof. In formula (I), X represents a C1-6 alkyl group or the like; n represents an integer of 0 to 5; Y represents a C1-6 alkyl group; Z represents a group represented by NHC(═O)-Q; Q represents a C1-8 alkoxy group or the like; R represents a halogen atom; m represents an integer of 0 to 3. |
| US09034823B2 |
Medicament for therapeutic treatment and/or improvement of sepsis
A medicament for therapeutic treatment and/or improvement of sepsis in a patient with severe sepsis accompanied with one or more organ dysfunctions, wherein a value of International Normalized Ratio (INR) of a plasma specimen obtained from said patient is more than 1.4, which comprises thrombomodulin as an active ingredient. |
| US09034821B2 |
Pharmaceutical composition
The present invention relates to a novel pharmaceutical composition comprising oxytocin and/or one or more fragment(s) and/or variant(s) thereof and at least one non-ionic cellulose ether, such as hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, said pharmaceutical composition having a low pH. The present pharmaceutical composition has been shown to provide an exceptionally suitable environment for oxytocin, as the stability thereof has increased significantly as compared to previous compositions with this molecule. The pharmaceutical composition according to the invention can be used for medical purposes, such as in the treatment of climacteric disorders. |
| US09034820B2 |
Method and composition for modulating erythropoiesis
The invention generally relates to compositions and methods of their use. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of a compound in modulating erythropoiesis in a subject by mediating the activity and/or quantity of a member present in the LPA3-mediated signaling pathway, such as lysophosphatidic acid receptor subtype 3 (LPA3). |
| US09034817B2 |
sgp130/Fc dimers for treatment of inflammatory disease
Described are polypeptide dimers comprising two soluble gp130 molecules wherein each of said molecules is fused to an Fc domain of an IgG1 protein and wherein the hinge region of the Fc domain is modified resulting in advantageous properties of the dimer. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the hinge region comprises the amino acid sequence motif Ala234-Glu235-Gly236-Ala237. Moreover, a pharmaceutical composition containing said dimer and various medical uses are described. |
| US09034816B2 |
Biopolymer having excellent tensile strength, extensibility and toughness
The present invention relates to a biopolymer having excellent tensile strength, extensibility and toughness. The present invention further relates to a nucleic acid molecule encoding the biopolymer of the invention, a vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule of the invention and a non-human host transformed with the vector of the invention. Furthermore, the present invention relates to methods for producing a biopolymer of the invention and to foams, films, gels, coatings, particles, capsules, springs or nonwoven mats as well as fibers comprising or consisting of the biopolymer of the invention. The present invention also relates to a method of producing fibers and the biopolymer of the invention for use in medicine, agriculture, cosmetics as well as surface, paper, leather and/or textile processing. |
| US09034813B2 |
High performance low viscoelasticity foaming detergent compositions employing extended chain anionic surfactants
The invention meets the needs above by providing a surfactant system, mixture or blend that can be used as a part of a soaking composition. The surfactant system is capable of forming emulsions with, and thus removing, oily and greasy stains. In a preferred embodiment the surfactant compositions of the invention can remove non-trans fat and fatty acid stains. The invention involves foaming soaking compositions that have some or part of the anionic surfactant present in the same replaced with an extended chain anionic surfactant. |
| US09034811B1 |
Formulation for cleaning of hard surfaces and textiles
Concentrated cleaning formulations for removing debris from hard surfaces and textile surfaces. An exemplary formulation includes a mixture of the following chemical components, in specified proportions: glycerin; monopropylene glycol; triethylene glycol methyl ether; a non-ionic surfactant; an emulsifier; soya methyl ester or canola methyl ester, or both; and hydroxypropyl sulfonate; The formulation is free of water other than insignificant amounts present in the chemical components combined to make the mixture. Combining the formulation with water causes a temperature of the combination to increase above the temperatures of the water and the formulation before combining. |
| US09034810B2 |
Processing agent composition for semiconductor surface and method for processing semiconductor surface using same
The present invention is directed to provide a semiconductor surface treating agent; composition which is capable of stripping an anti-reflection coating layer, a resist layer, and a cured resist layer in the production process of a semiconductor device and the like easily and in a short time, as well as a method for treating a semiconductor surface, comprising that the composition is used. The present invention relates to a semiconductor surface treating agent; composition, comprising [I] a compound generating a fluorine ion in water, [II] a carbon radical generating agent; , [III] water, [IV] an organic solvent, and [V] at least one kind of compound selected from a group consisting of hydroxylamine and a hydroxylamine derivative represented by the general formula [1], as well as a method for treating the semiconductor surface, comprising that the composition is used: (wherein R1 represents a linear, branched or cyclic C1-6 alkyl group, or a linear or branched C1-4 substituted alkyl group having 1 to 3 hydroxyl groups; R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a linear, branched or cyclic C1-6 alkyl group, or a linear or branched C1-4 substituted alkyl group having 1 to 3 hydroxyl groups). |
| US09034809B2 |
Antiwear composition and method of lubricating driveline device
The present invention relates to a method of driveline device by supplying to the driveline device a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and an antiwear package, wherein the antiwear package includes: (a) derivatives of a carboxylic acid (typically a hydroxycarboxylic acid); and (b) a phosphorus compound. The invention further provides lubricating compositions containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and an antiwear package, wherein the antiwear package includes (a) derivatives of a carboxylic acid (typically a hydroxycarboxylic acid); and (b) an amine or metal salt of a phosphorus compound that is either (i) a hydroxy-substituted di-ester of (thio)phosphoric acid, or (ii) a phosphorylated hydroxy-substituted di- or tri-ester of (thio)phosphoric acid. |
| US09034808B2 |
Universal synthetic lubricant additive with micro lubrication technology to be used with synthetic or miner host lubricants from automotive, trucking, marine, heavy industry to turbines including, gas, jet and steam
It is known by the inventor that a universal synthetic lubricant additive that can greatly enhance the performance standards of existing lubricants, petroleum based or synthetic, imparts a new and desirable property not originally present in the existing oil or it reinforces a desirable property already possessed in some degree can greatly benefit the consumer. Although additives of many diverse types have been developed to meet special lubrication needs, their principal functions are relatively few in number. This universal synthetic lubricant additive (invention) with micro lubrication technology, when used as directed will reduce the oxidative or thermal degradation of the host oil, substantially reduce the deposition of harmful deposits in lubricated parts, minimize rust and corrosion, control frictional properties, reduce wear, temperature, sludge, varnishes and prevent destructive metal-to-metal contact, reduce fuel consumption and harmful emissions while improving performance through increased horsepower and torque. |
| US09034795B2 |
Stable capsule suspension of clomazone
A storage stable capsule suspension formulation comprising clomazone encapsulated within a polymeric shell wall of microcapsules, a process for the preparation thereof and method of controlling weeds utilizing said formulation. |
| US09034793B2 |
Use of ribose to enhance plant growth
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for supplementing the soil/diet of plants in order to enhance plant growth, yield, hardening, as well as the recovery of plants which undergo transplantation. The present invention provides ribose and other pentose sugars and their derivatives, alone or in combination with other carbohydrates, electrolytes, minerals, enzymes, micronutrients, macronutrients, or other ingredients to enhance plant growth, yield, hardening, and aid in the recovery during and following transplantation. |
| US09034786B2 |
Catalysts for producing hydrogen and synthesis gas
A catalyst which comprises nickel and/or cobalt supported on a support that includes a mixed oxide containing metals, such as aluminum, zirconium, lanthanum, magnesium, cerium, calcium, and yttrium. Such catalysts are useful for converting carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide, and for converting methane to hydrogen. |
| US09034783B2 |
Catalyst components for the polymerization of olefins
Catalyst component for the polymerization of olefins comprising Mg, Ti and an electron donor compound of the following formula (I) In which R1 to R4 groups, equal to or different from each other, are hydrogen, C1-C15 hydrocarbon groups, optionally containing an heteroatom selected from halogen, P, S, N and Si, R6 group is selected from C1-C15 hydrocarbon groups optionally containing an heteroatom selected from halogen, P, S, N and Si, and R5 is selected from phenyl groups mono or poly substituted with halogens, said groups R1-R4 being also optionally linked to form a saturated or unsaturated mono or poly cycle. |
| US09034781B2 |
Solid catalyst for the polymerization of propylene, and method for preparing same
Provided are a solid catalyst for propylene polymerization and a method for preparing the same, specifically a solid catalyst for propylene polymerization which does not contain any environmentally harmful material and can produce a polypropylene having excellent stereoregularity with a high production yield, and a method for preparing the catalyst. |
| US09034777B2 |
Fire resistant woven fabrics and garments
Optionally dyed woven fabrics and garments are disclosed that exhibit fire resistance, arc resistance, moisture management (water release rate and wicking), and abrasion resistance without the undesirable addition of topical treatments. Certain embodiments of the woven fabric are disclosed that comprise a plurality of weft yarns comprising a blend of fibers with inherently fire resistant fibers with superior moisture management properties and a plurality of warp yarns, optionally dyed, comprising cellulose derivatives. The woven fabrics are particularly useful in denim work clothes because they are comfortable to wear and exhibit fire resistance and abrasion resistance. |
| US09034772B2 |
Etching method
A method of etching a substrate by plasma via a mask having a predetermined pattern at back of a silicon layer of the substrate, a semiconductor device being formed at front of which supported by a support substrate, includes a main etching step in which plasma is generated by supplying a process gas including a mixed gas whose flow ratio of fluorine compound gas, oxygen gas and silicon fluoride gas is 2:1:1.5 or a process gas including a mixed gas in which at least the ratio of one of the oxygen gas and the silicon fluoride gas, using the fluorine compound gas as a standard, is larger than the above ratio, and the substrate is etched by the plasma; and an over etching step in which the substrate is further etched by plasma while applying a high frequency for bias whose frequency is less than or equal to 400 kHz. |
| US09034770B2 |
Differential silicon oxide etch
A method of etching exposed silicon oxide on patterned heterogeneous structures is described and includes a gas phase etch created from a remote plasma etch. The remote plasma excites a fluorine-containing precursor. Plasma effluents from the remote plasma are flowed into a substrate processing region where the plasma effluents combine with water vapor. Reactants thereby produced etch the patterned heterogeneous structures to remove two separate regions of differing silicon oxide at different etch rates. The methods may be used to remove low density silicon oxide while removing less high density silicon oxide. |
| US09034769B2 |
Methods of selectively removing a substrate material
A method for selective removing material from a substrate without damage to copper filling a via and extending at least partially through the substrate. The method comprises oxidizing a semiconductor structure comprising a substrate and at least one copper feature and removing a portion of the substrate using an etchant comprising SF6 without forming copper sulfide on the at least one copper feature. Additional methods are also disclosed, as well as semiconductor structures produced from such methods. |
| US09034766B2 |
Pattern formation method
According to one embodiment, a pattern formation method includes: forming a first guide layer having of first openings exposing a surface of an underlayer, and the first openings being arranged in a first direction; forming a second guide layer on the underlayer and on the first guide layer, the second guide layer extending in the first direction, the second guide layer dividing each of the first openings into the first opening portion and the second opening portion, and the second guide layer being sandwiched by a first opening portion and a second opening portion; forming a block copolymer layer in each of the first opening portion and the second opening portion; forming a first layer and a second layer surrounded by the first layer in each of the first opening portion and the second opening portion by phase-separating the block copolymer layer; and removing the second layer. |
| US09034765B2 |
Methods of forming a semiconductor device
A method of forming a semiconductor device includes first preliminary holes over an etch target, the first preliminary holes arranged as a plurality of rows in a first direction, forming dielectric patterns each filling one of the first preliminary holes, sequentially forming a barrier layer and a sacrificial layer on the dielectric patterns, forming etch control patterns between the dielectric patterns, forming second preliminary holes by etching the sacrificial layer, each of the second preliminary holes being in a region defined by at least three dielectric patterns adjacent to each other, and etching the etch target layer corresponding to positions of the first and second preliminary holes to form contact holes. |
| US09034763B2 |
Sloped structure, method for manufacturing sloped structure, and spectrum sensor
A method for manufacturing a sloped structure is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: (a) forming a sacrificial film above a substrate; (b) forming a first film above the sacrificial film; (c) forming a second film having a first portion connected to the substrate, a second portion connected to the first film, and a third portion positioned between the first portion and the second portion; (d) removing the sacrificial film; and (e) bending the third portion of the second film after the step (d), thereby sloping the first film with respect to the substrate. |
| US09034762B2 |
Triple patterning method
A triple patterning method is provided. The method includes providing a substrate having a first region and a second region; and forming a first material layer. The method also includes forming a second material layer; and forming a plurality of core patterns on the second material layer in the first region. Further, the method includes forming sidewall spacers on side surfaces of the core patterns; and forming first patterns on the first material layer. Further, the method includes forming a third material layer on the first material layer and the first patterns; and forming second patterns on the third material layer in the first region and third patterns on the third material layer in the second region. Further, the method also includes forming fourth patterns; and forming triple patterns on the substrate in the first region and fifth patterns on the substrate in the second region. |
| US09034758B2 |
Forming fence conductors using spacer etched trenches
A spacer etching process produces ultra-narrow conductive lines in a plurality of semiconductor dice. Trenches are formed in a first dielectric then a sacrificial film is deposited onto the first dielectric and the trench surfaces formed therein. Planar sacrificial film is removed from the face of the first dielectric and bottom of the trenches, leaving only sacrificial films on the trench walls. A gap between the sacrificial films on the trench walls is filled in with a second dielectric. A portion of the second dielectric is removed to expose tops of the sacrificial films. The sacrificial films are removed leaving ultra-thin gaps that are filled in with a conductive material. The tops of the conductive material in the gaps are exposed to create “fence conductors.” Portions of the fence conductors and surrounding insulating materials are removed at appropriate locations to produce desired conductor patterns comprising isolated fence conductors. |
| US09034755B2 |
Method of epitaxially forming contact structures for semiconductor transistors
Embodiments of the present invention provide a method of forming contact structure for transistor. The method includes providing a semiconductor substrate having a first and a second gate structure of a first and a second transistor formed on top thereof, the first and second gate structures being embedded in a first inter-layer-dielectric (ILD) layer; epitaxially forming a first semiconductor region between the first and second gate structures inside the first ILD layer; epitaxially forming a second semiconductor region on top of the first semiconductor region, the second semiconductor region being inside a second ILD layer on top of the first ILD layer and having a width wider than a width of the first semiconductor region; and forming a silicide in a top portion of the second semiconductor region. |
| US09034752B2 |
Methods of exposing conductive vias of semiconductor devices and associated structures
Methods of exposing conductive vias of semiconductor devices may comprise conformally forming a barrier material over conductive vias extending from a backside surface of a substrate. A self-planarizing isolation material may be formed over the barrier material. An exposed surface of the self-planarizing isolation material may be substantially planar. A portion of the self-planarizing isolation material, a portion of the barrier material, and a portion of protruding material of the conductive vias may be removed to expose the conductive vias. Removal of the self-planarizing isolation material, the barrier material, and the conductive vias may be stopped after exposing at least one laterally extending portion of the barrier material. |
| US09034751B2 |
Method for mounting a semiconductor chip on a carrier
A method includes providing a semiconductor chip having a first main surface and a layer of solder material deposited on the first main surface, wherein the layer of solder material has a roughness of at least 1 μm. The semiconductor chip is placed on a carrier with the first main surface of the semiconductor chip facing the carrier. The semiconductor chip is pressed on the carrier with a pressure of at least 1 Newton per mm2 of surface area of the first main surface and heat is applied to the solder material. |
| US09034750B2 |
Method of fabricating a solder-on-pad structure and flip-chip bonding method using the same
A method of fabricating a solder-on-pad structure is provided. The method may include providing a substrate with a pad, coating a solder bump maker including a first resin and a solder powder on the substrate, heating the solder bump maker to a temperature lower than a melting point of the solder powder to aggregate the solder powder on the pad, and removing the first resin. |
| US09034749B2 |
Gate electrode with stabilized metal semiconductor alloy-semiconductor stack
A gate structure is provided on a channel portion of a semiconductor substrate. The gate structure may include an electrically conducting layer present on a gate dielectric layer, a semiconductor-containing layer present on the electrically conducting layer, a metal semiconductor alloy layer present on the semiconductor-containing layer, and a dielectric capping layer overlaying the metal semiconductor alloy layer. In some embodiments, carbon and/or nitrogen can be present within the semiconductor-containing layer, the metal semiconductor alloy layer or both the semiconductor-containing layer and the metal semiconductor alloy layer. The presence of carbon and/or nitrogen within the semiconductor-containing layer and/or the metal semiconductor alloy layer provides stability to the gate structure. In another embodiment, a layer of carbon and/or nitrogen can be formed between the semiconductor-containing layer and the metal semiconductor alloy layer. |
| US09034746B2 |
Gate silicidation
A method for performing silicidation of gate electrodes includes providing a semiconductor device having first and second transistors with first and second gate electrodes formed on a semiconductor substrate, forming an oxide layer on the first and second gate electrodes and the semiconductor substrate, forming a cover layer on the oxide layer, and back etching the cover layer to expose portions of the oxide layer above the first and second gate electrodes while maintaining a portion of the cover layer between the first and second gate electrodes. Furthermore, the exposed portions of the oxide layer are removed from the first and second gate electrodes to expose upper portions of the first and second gate electrodes, while maintaining a portion of the oxide layer between the first and second gate electrodes, and a silicidation of the exposed upper portions of the first and second gate electrodes is performed. |
| US09034742B2 |
Method for fabricating semiconductor device
A method for fabricating a semiconductor device is provided. An ion implantation mask exposing a portion of a semiconductor substrate is formed on the semiconductor substrate. The implantation mask includes a second hardmask layer having a first thickness and a second hardmask layer having a second thickness. The first hardmask layer is disposed between the second hardmask layer and the semiconductor substrate. An ion implantation process is performed on the exposed portion of the semiconductor substrate using the implantation mask. The implantation mask is removed without forming an etch mask layer on the exposed portion of the semiconductor substrate. |
| US09034737B2 |
Epitaxially forming a set of fins in a semiconductor device
Approaches for enabling epitaxial growth of silicon fins in a device (e.g., a fin field effect transistor device (FinFET)) are provided. Specifically, approaches are provided for forming a set of silicon fins for a FinFET device, the FinFET device comprising: a set of gate structures formed over a substrate, each of the set of gate structures including a capping layer and a set of spacers; an oxide fill formed over the set of gate structures; a set of openings formed in the device by removing the capping layer and the set of spacers from one or more of the set of gate structures; a silicon material epitaxially grown within the set of openings in the device and then planarized; and wherein the oxide fill is etched to expose the silicon material and form the set of fins. |
| US09034736B2 |
Patterning
The present invention provides a method of patterning an electronic or photonic material on a substrate comprising: forming a film of said electronic or photonic material on said substrate; and using a fluoropolymer to protect regions of said electronic or photonic material during a patterning process. |
| US09034733B2 |
Semiconductor die singulation method
In one embodiment, semiconductor die are singulated from a semiconductor wafer having a backmetal layer by placing the semiconductor wafer onto a carrier tape with the backmetal layer adjacent the carrier tape, forming singulation lines through the semiconductor wafer to expose the backmetal layer within the singulation lines, and separating portions of the backmetal layer within the singulation lines using a pressurized fluid applied to the carrier tape. |
| US09034729B2 |
Semiconductor device and method of manufacturing the same
An object of the invention is to provide a smaller semiconductor device of which the manufacturing process is simplified and the manufacturing cost is reduced and a method of manufacturing the same. Furthermore, an object of the invention is to provide a semiconductor device having a cavity. A first supporting body 5 having a penetration hole 6 penetrating it from the front surface to the back surface is attached to a front surface of a semiconductor substrate 2 with an adhesive layer 4 being interposed therebetween. A device element 1 and wiring layers 3 are formed on the front surface of the semiconductor substrate 2. A second supporting body 7 is attached to the first supporting body 5 with an adhesive layer 8 being interposed therebetween so as to cover the penetration hole 6. The device element 1 is sealed in a cavity 9 surrounded by the semiconductor substrate 2, the first supporting body 5 and the second supporting body 7. |
| US09034728B2 |
Direct bonding process using a compressible porous layer
A method for direct bonding between a first element and a second element, including at least the following steps: deposition of at least one first porous layer on at least one face of the first element, where the first porous layer is compressible, production of at least one bonding layer on the first porous layer, rigid connection by direct bonding of the second element with the first bonding layer. |
| US09034727B2 |
Methods and structures for forming integrated semiconductor structures
The invention provides methods and structures for fabricating a semiconductor structure and particularly for forming a semiconductor structure with improved planarity for achieving a bonded semiconductor structure comprising a processed semiconductor structure and a number of bonded semiconductor layers. Methods for forming semiconductor structures include forming a dielectric layer over a non-planar surface of a processed semiconductor structure, planarizing a surface of the dielectric layer on a side thereof opposite the processed semiconductor structure, and attaching a semiconductor structure to the planarized surface of the dielectric layer. Semiconductor structures include a dielectric layer overlaying a non-planar surface of a processed semiconductor structure, and a masking layer overlaying the dielectric layer on a side thereof opposite the processed semiconductor structure. The masking layer includes a plurality of mask openings over conductive regions of the non-planar surface of the processed semiconductor structure. |
| US09034725B2 |
Methods of forming transistors and methods of manufacturing semiconductor devices including the transistors
A method of forming a transistor is provided. An upper portion of a substrate is partially removed forming a trench. An isolation layer partially fills the trench, forming active patterns of the substrate. The isolation layer has a void therein. A photoresist pattern is formed on the active patterns and the isolation layer. The active patterns and the isolation layer are partially removed using the photoresist pattern as an etching mask, thus forming a recess. A plasma treatment process is performed, removing the photoresist pattern and filling the void. A gate insulation layer and a gate electrode fill the recess. |
| US09034723B1 |
Method of making a FinFET device
A method of fabricating a fin-like field-effect transistor (FinFET) device is disclosed. A plurality of mandrel features are formed on a substrate. First spacers are formed along sidewalls of the mandrel feature and second spacers are along sidewalls of the first spacers. Two back-to-back adjacent second spacers separate by a gap in a first region and merge together in a second region of the substrate. A dielectric feature is formed in the gap and a dielectric mesa is formed in a third region of the substrate. A first subset of the first spacer is removed in a first cut. Fins and trenches are formed by etching the substrate using the first spacer and the dielectric feature as an etch mask. |
| US09034721B2 |
Method for manufacturing semiconductor substrate
A semiconductor substrate is provided in which an alignment mark is formed that can be used for an alignment even after the formation of an impurity diffused layer by the planarization of an epitaxial film. A trench is formed in an alignment region of an N−-type layer formed on an N+-type substrate. This trench is used to leave voids after the formation of a P−-type epitaxial film on the N−-type layer. Then, the voids formed in the N−-type layer can be used as an alignment mark. Thus, such a semiconductor substrate can be used to provide an alignment in the subsequent step of manufacturing the semiconductor apparatus. Thus, the respective components constituting the semiconductor apparatus can be formed at desired positions accurately. |
| US09034715B2 |
Method and structure for dielectric isolation in a fin field effect transistor
A finFET and method of fabrication are disclosed. A sacrificial layer is formed on a bulk semiconductor substrate. A top semiconductor layer (such as silicon) is disposed on the sacrificial layer. The bulk semiconductor substrate is recessed in the area adjacent to the transistor gate and a stressor layer is formed in the recessed area. The sacrificial layer is selectively removed and replaced with an insulator, such as a flowable oxide. The insulator provides isolation between the transistor channel and the bulk substrate without the use of dopants. |
| US09034711B2 |
LDMOS with two gate stacks having different work functions for improved breakdown voltage
An LDMOS is formed with a second gate stack over the n− drift region, having a common gate electrode with the gate stack, and having a higher work function than the gate stack. Embodiments include forming a first conductivity type well, having a source, surrounded by a second conductivity type well, having a drain, in a substrate, forming first and second gate stacks on the substrate over a portion of the first well and a portion of the second well, respectively, the first and second gate stacks sharing a common gate electrode, and tuning the work functions of the first and second gate stacks to obtain a higher work function for the second gate stack. Other embodiments include forming the first gate stack with a first high-k dielectric and the second gate stack with a second high-k dielectric, and forming the first and second gate stacks with asymmetric dielectrics. |
| US09034710B2 |
Methods of forming a nonvolatile memory cell and methods of forming an array of nonvolatile memory cells
A method of forming a nonvolatile memory cell includes forming a first electrode and a second electrode of the memory cell. Sacrificial material is provided between the first second electrodes. The sacrificial material is exchanged with programmable material. The sacrificial material may additionally be exchanged with select device material. |
| US09034709B2 |
Method for manufacturing semiconductor device
A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, includes forming a first gate oxide film in each of a first region and a second region by thermally oxidizing a silicon substrate, forming a CVD oxide film on the first gate oxide film, implanting fluorine into each of the first region and the second region through the CVD oxide film and the first gate oxide film, removing the CVD oxide film from the first gate oxide film in the second region, removing the first gate oxide film from the second region, and forming a second gate oxide film in the second region by thermally oxidizing the silicon substrate. |
| US09034707B2 |
Nonvolatile memory device and method for fabricating the same
A nonvolatile memory device includes a floating gate formed over a semiconductor substrate, an insulator formed on a first sidewall of the floating gate, a dielectric layer formed on a second sidewall and an upper surface of the floating gate, and a control gate formed over the dielectric layer. |
| US09034702B2 |
Method for fabricating silicon nanowire field effect transistor based on wet etching
Disclosed herein is a method for fabricating a silicon nanowire field effect transistor based on a wet etching. The method includes defining an active region; depositing a silicon oxide film as a hard mask, forming a pattern of a source and a drain and a fine bar connecting the source and the drain; transferring the pattern on the hard mask to a silicon substrate by performing etching process for the silicon substrate; performing ion implanting; etching the silicon substrate by wet etching, so that the silicon fine bar connecting the source and the drain is suspended; reducing the silicon fine bar to a nano size to form a silicon nanowire; depositing a polysilicon film; forming a polysilicon gate line acrossing the silicon nanowire by electron beam lithography and forming a structure of nanowire-all-around; forming a silicon oxide sidewall at both sides of the polysilicon gate line, by depositing a silicon oxide film and subsequently etching the silicon oxide film; forming the source and the drain by using ion implantation and high temperature annealing, so that the silicon nanowire field effect transistor is finally fabricated. The method is compatible with a conventional integrated circuit fabrication technology. The fabrication process is simple and convenient, and has a short cycle. |
| US09034701B2 |
Semiconductor device with a low-k spacer and method of forming the same
A device includes a semiconductor substrate. A gate stack on the semiconductor substrate includes a gate dielectric layer and a gate conductor layer. Low-k spacers are adjacent to the gate dielectric layer. Raised source/drain (RSD) regions are adjacent to the low-k spacers. The low-k spacers are embedded in an ILD on the RSD regions. |
| US09034692B2 |
Integrated circuit packaging system with a flip chip and method of manufacture thereof
A method of manufacture of an integrated circuit packaging system includes: providing a lead; placing an integrated circuit device, having an external connector, adjacent to and electrically isolated from the lead; mounting an integrated circuit over the lead and the integrated circuit device with the integrated circuit electrically isolated from the integrated circuit device; and forming a package encapsulation, having an encapsulation base, over the lead, the integrated circuit, and the integrated circuit device with the lead and the external connector exposed from the encapsulation base. |
| US09034688B2 |
Antimony compounds useful for deposition of antimony-containing materials
Precursors for use in depositing antimony-containing films on substrates such as wafers or other microelectronic device substrates, as well as associated processes of making and using such precursors, and source packages of such precursors. The precursors are useful for deposition of Ge2Sb2Te5 chalcogenide thin films in the manufacture of nonvolatile Phase Change Memory (PCM) or for the manufacturing of thermoelectric devices, by deposition techniques such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD). |
| US09034686B2 |
Manufacturing methods for semiconductor devices
Embodiments of the present invention include a method. The method includes heating a layer stack. The layer stack includes a first layer comprising cadmium and tin, a metal layer disposed over the first layer, and a window layer disposed over the metal layer. Heating the stack includes transforming at least a portion of the first layer from an amorphous phase to a crystalline phase. Heating may be performed using any of various configurations, such as, for example, heating an individual stack, or using a face-to-face configuration of multiple stacks. The stack may be used for fabricating a photovoltaic device. |
| US09034682B2 |
Backside illuminated image sensor and method of manufacturing the same
A method of manufacturing a backside illuminated image sensor, including forming a first isolation layer in a first semiconductor layer, such that the first isolation layer defines pixels of a pixel array in the first semiconductor layer, forming a second semiconductor layer on a first surface of the first semiconductor layer, forming a second isolation layer in the second semiconductor layer, such that the second isolation layer defines active device regions in the second semiconductor layer, forming photo detectors and circuit devices by implanting impurities into a first surface of the second semiconductor layer, the first surface of the second semiconductor layer facing away from the first semiconductor layer, forming a wiring layer on the first surface of the second semiconductor layer, and forming a light filter layer on a second surface of the first semiconductor layer. |
| US09034681B2 |
Chip package and method for forming the same
An embodiment of the invention provides a chip package, which includes: a substrate having an upper surface and a lower surface; a passivation layer located overlying the upper surface of the substrate; a plurality of conducting pad structures disposed overlying the upper surface of the substrate, wherein at least portions of upper surfaces of the conducting pad structures are exposed; a plurality of openings extending from the upper surface towards the lower surface of the substrate; and a plurality of movable bulks located between the openings and connected with the substrate, respectively, wherein each of the movable bulks is electrically connected to one of the conducting pad structures. |
| US09034680B2 |
Method for producing a microelectromechanical device and microelectromechanical device
In a method for producing a micro-electromechanical device in a material substrate, a component element defining the position of an electronic component and/or required for the function of the electronic component is selectively formed on the material substrate from an etching stop material acting as an etching stop in case of etching of the material substrate and/or in case of etching of a material layer disposed on the material substrate. When the component element of the electronic component is implemented, a bounding region is also formed on the material substrate along at least a partial section of an edge of the surface structure, wherein the bounding region bounds the partial section. The material substrate thus implemented is selectively etched for forming the surface structure, in that the edge of the bounding region defines the position of the surface structure to be implemented on the material substrate. |
| US09034676B2 |
Method of fabricating vertical type light-emitting diode and method of separating layers from each other
The present invention provides a method of fabricating a vertical type light-emitting diode and a method of separating layers from each other. Crystalline rods are provided on a lower layer or a lower substrate. The crystalline rods comprise ZnO. A layer which constitutes light-emitting diode or a light-emitting diode structure is formed on the crystalline rods, and the lower substrate is separated therefrom. The crystalline rods are dissolved during the separation. The formation of the crystalline rods is achieved by the formation of a seed layer and selective growth based on the seed layer. |
| US09034673B2 |
Local seal for encapsulation of electro-optical element on a flexible substrate
An electroluminescent display or lighting product incorporates a panel comprising a collection of distinct light-emitting elements formed on a substrate. A plurality of distinct local seals are formed over respective individual light-emitting elements or groups of light-emitting elements. Each local seal is formed by depositing a low melting temperature glass powder suspension or paste using inkjet technology, and fusing the glass powder using a scanning laser beam having a tailored beam profile. The local seal may be used in conjunction with a continuous thin film encapsulation structure. Optical functions can be provided by each local seal, including refraction, filtering, color shifting, and scattering. |
| US09034666B2 |
Method of testing of MEMS devices on a wafer level
Some embodiments provide methods, process, systems and apparatus for use in testing multi-axis Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) devices. In some embodiments, methods of testing are provided, comprising: selecting, according to a test specification and a test program, at least a first MEMS device on a substrate comprising a plurality of MEMS formed relative to the substrate and applying one or more electrical probes to the first MEMS device; providing power to the first MEMS device through the one or more electrical probes; measuring output signals of the first MEMS device; applying a force to the first MEMS device using a force actuator; measuring a set of output signals of the first MEMS device based on the applied force; and processing test data and generating output test results according to the test specification and test program. |
| US09034663B2 |
Sealed thin-film device, method of and system for repairing a sealing layer applied to a thin-film device
The invention relates to a sealed thin-film device (10, 12, 14), to a method of repairing a sealing layer (20) applied to a thin-film device (30) to produce the sealed thin-film device, to a system (200) for repairing the sealing layer applied to the thin-film device to generate the sealed thin-film device and to a computer program product. The sealed thin-film device comprises a thin-film device and a sealing layer applied on the thin-film device for protecting the thin-film device from environmental influence. The sealed thin-film device further comprises locally applied mending material (40; 42, 44) for sealing a local breach (50) in the sealing layer. An effect of this sealed thin-film device is that the operational life-time of the sealed thin-film device is improved. Furthermore, the production yield of the production of sealed thin-film devices is improved. |
| US09034658B2 |
Microfluidic devices for the capture of biological sample components
Methods and systems for selectively capturing analytes, such as cells, e.g., circulating tumor cells (CTCs), from fluid samples are disclosed. The methods include contacting the sample with an analyte binding moiety that selectively binds to the analytes; optionally separating first components of the sample including a majority of the analytes bound to the binding moieties from second components of the sample using size-based separation, e.g., in a microfluidic channel; adding to the first components of the sample a plurality of binding agents under conditions that enable a plurality of the binding agents to be linked to the analyte binding moieties to form multivalent tagging agents bound to the analyte; passing the first components of the sample past a surface to which is attached a plurality of capture agents that selectively bind to the binding agents; and capturing the analytes by providing conditions that enable the multivalent tagging agents bound to the analytes to bind to one or more of the capture agents. |
| US09034657B2 |
Two step lateral flow assay methods and devices
A two step lateral flow assay method for identifying IgE antibodies in a sample comprises applying a sample to a sample port of a device, wherein the device is adapted to deliver the sample to a lateral flow matrix having a plurality of IgE antigen species immobilized at respective positions at a first location; allowing the sample to travel along the lateral flow matrix through the immobilized plurality of IgE antigen species to a second location downstream of the first location; and, after a predetermined period of time, applying liquid buffer to the lateral flow matrix to mobilize labeled reagent which is adapted to bind anti-IgE antibody and which is dried on the lateral flow matrix at a location upstream of the sample port delivery of the sample to the lateral flow matrix, and allowing labeled reagent mobilized by the liquid buffer to travel along the lateral flow matrix through the immobilized plurality of IgE antigen species and bind with any IgE antibody bound to the immobilized IgE antigen species, and to travel to a second location downstream of the first location where the mobilized labeled reagent causes a visible change to occur at the second location. |
| US09034651B2 |
Apparatus and method for measuring concentrations of scale-forming ions
This invention relates to methods and apparatus for determination of ion concentrations, particularly in downhole water from hydrocarbon wells, aquifers etc. It is useful in a wide range of applications, including predicting the formation of scale and fingerprinting waters from different sources. More particularly, the invention relates to the use of ligands whose electronic configuration is altered by the binding of the scaling ions within a water sample. These alterations are detected electrochemically by applying varying potential to electrodes and measuring current flow as potential is varied, from which is derived the concentration of scaling ions in the fluid. |
| US09034647B2 |
Compositions for regenerating defective or absent myocardium
Compositions of the invention for regenerating defective or absent myocardium comprise an emulsified or injectable extracellular matrix composition. The composition may also include an extracellular matrix scaffold component of any formulation, and further include added cells, proteins, or other components to optimize the regenerative process and restore cardiac function. |
| US09034644B2 |
Compositions for repair of defects in osseous tissues, and methods of making the same
Tissue repair compositions, particularly bone repair compositions, containing demineralized bone fragments and homogenized connective tissues, and methods for making the same. The compositions can be used in the form of an injectable gel, an injectable paste, a paste, a putty, or a rehydratable freeze-dried form. |
| US09034642B2 |
Genes of an otitis media isolate of nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae
The invention relates to the polynucleotide sequence of a nontypeable strain of Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) and polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides and uses thereof. The invention also relates to NTHi genes which are upregulated during or in response to NTHi infection of the middle ear and/or the nasopharynx. |
| US09034641B2 |
Translation-coupling systems
Disclosed are systems and methods for coupling translation of a target gene to a detectable response gene. A version of the invention includes a translation-coupling cassette. The translation-coupling cassette includes a target gene, a response gene, a response-gene translation control element, and a secondary structure-forming sequence that reversibly forms a secondary structure masking the response-gene translation control element. Masking of the response-gene translation control element inhibits translation of the response gene. Full translation of the target gene results in unfolding of the secondary structure and consequent translation of the response gene. Translation of the target gene is determined by detecting presence of the response-gene protein product. The invention further includes RNA transcripts of the translation-coupling cassettes, vectors comprising the translation-coupling cassettes, hosts comprising the translation-coupling cassettes, methods of using the translation-coupling cassettes, and gene products produced with the translation-coupling cassettes. |
| US09034639B2 |
Method and apparatus using optical techniques to measure analyte levels
A device is provided for use with a tissue penetrating system and/or a metering device for measuring analyte levels. The device comprises a cartridge and a plurality of analyte detecting members mounted on the cartridge. The cartridge may have a radial disc shape. The cartridge may also be sized to fit within the metering device. The analyte detecting members may be optical system using fluorescence lifetime to determine analyte levels. In one embodiment, the device may also include a fluid spreader positioned over at least a portion of the analyte detecting member to urge fluid toward one of the detecting members. A plurality of analyte detecting members may be used. Each analyte detecting member may be a low volume device. |
| US09034638B2 |
Arrayed detector system for measurement of anti-viral immune response
A sensor chip for detecting an immune response against a virus, the sensor chip including a substrate having a surface and a plurality of virus-like particles or capsid fragments bound to discrete locations on the surface of the substrate. Detection devices containing the sensor chip and methods of detecting anti-viral immune responses are also described herein. |
| US09034637B2 |
Apparatus and method for molecule detection using nanopores
A detector device comprises a substrate (50), a source region (S) and a drain region (D), and a channel region (65) between the source and drain regions. A nanopore (54) passes through the channel region, and connects fluid chambers (56,58) on opposite sides of the substrate. A voltage bias is provided between the fluid chambers, the source and drain regions and a charge flow between the source and drain regions is sensed. The device uses a nanopore for the confinement of a sample under test (for example nucleotides) close to a sensor. The size of the sensor can be made similar to the spacing of adjacent nucleotides in a DNA strand. In this way, the disadvantages of PCR based techniques for DNA sequencing are avoided, and single nucleotide resolution can be attained. |
| US09034636B2 |
Microfluidic hanging drop chip
A microfluidic hanging drop chip is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for culturing cells and forming cell aggregates in hanging drops. |
| US09034635B2 |
Thermocycler and sample vessel for rapid amplification of DNA
A thermocycler apparatus and method for rapidly performing the PCR process employs at least two thermoelectric modules which are in substantial spatial opposition with an interior space present between opposing modules. One or multiple sample vessels are placed in between the modules such that the vessels are subjected to temperature cycling by the modules. The sample vessels have a minimal internal dimension that is substantially perpendicular to the modules that facilitates rapid temperature cycling. In embodiments of the invention the sample vessels may be deformable between: a) a shape having a wide mouth to facilitate filling and removing of sample fluids from the vessel, and b) a shape which is thinner for conforming to the sample cavity or interior space between the thermoelectric modules of the thermocycler for more rapid heat transfer. |
| US09034633B2 |
Method for bioremediation of highly aromatic hydrocarbon wastes
Disclosed herein is a method for biopile-based bioremediation of hydrocarbon waste with high aromatic content. The method comprises of isolating specific microorganisms and preparing microbial blend, preparing biopile, adding the microbial blend into the biopile, providing nutrient, aeration and watering of biopile. |
| US09034631B2 |
Systems and methods for yeast propagation
The present invention relates to systems and methods for propagating yeast using a feedstock material such as starch and one or more enzymes (e.g., an enzyme cocktail) to break down the feedstock material into one or more monosaccharides at a sufficient rate so that the yeast can use the monosaccharides as a carbon source for producing more yeast cells while not producing an undue amount of alcohol. |
| US09034630B2 |
Modified gram-negative bacteria for use as vaccines
The invention relates to Gram-negative bacteria carrying an inactivated gene encoding a glycosyltransferase involved in the synthesis of the core of the LPS of said Gram-negative bacteria, wherein said inactivated gene results in the synthesis of a LPS having a modified core. These strains have an attenuated virulence but induce a humoral immunity sufficient for ensuring vaccination of the host. |
| US09034628B2 |
Induction of gene expression using a high concentration sugar mixture
Described herein is a composition useful for inducing expression of genes whose expression is under control of an inducible promoter sequence and methods for the compositions preparation and use. |
| US09034626B2 |
Methods of preparing tissues for xenotransplantation using alpha-galactosidases
This invention relates to novel α-galactosidases for the enzymatic removal of the immunodominant monosaccharides on blood products and tissues. Specifically this invention provides a novel family of α3 glycosidases, used for the enzymatic removal of type B antigens from blood group B and AB reactive blood products, and the Galili antigen from non-human animal tissues, thereby converting these to non-immunogenic cells and tissues suitable for transplantation. |
| US09034625B2 |
High fidelity restriction endonucleases
Compositions and methods are provided for enzymes with altered properties that involve a systematic approach to mutagenesis and a screening assay that permits selection of the desired proteins. Embodiments of the method are particularly suited for modifying specific properties of restriction endonucleases such as star activity. The compositions includes restriction endonucleases with reduced star activity as defined by an overall fidelity index improvement factor. |
| US09034619B2 |
Recombinant bacteria and the uses thereof for producing ethanol
The present invention relates to recombinant bacteria and the uses thereof, particularly for the production of ethanol. The invention also relates to methods for the production of such bacteria, as well as to nucleic acid constructs suitable for such production. The invention specifically relates to bacteria lacking a functional LDH gene and/or containing a recombinant nucleic acid encoding a PDC and ADH. The bacteria of this invention may be produced from any stress-resistant bacteria. |
| US09034614B2 |
Method of preparing alkyl butyrate from fermented liquid using microorganisms
Disclosed is a method of preparing alkyl butyrate, which comprises: (a) producing a fermented liquid containing butyrate salt through a fermentation process using butyric acid-producing strains; (b) obtaining an extracted liquid containing butyric acid from a continuous extracting apparatus using an extraction solvent, after converting the butyrate salt into butyric acid by adding an inorganic acid except for carbonic acid or carbon dioxide into the fermented liquid, wherein the continuous extracting apparatus includes a plurality of extraction plates which are installed inside an extraction column and perform a reciprocating motion vertically, and the broth and the extraction solvent are supplied to upper and lower portions of the column, respectively; and (c) reacting the extracted liquid and alcohol having a carbon number of 4 or less or a mixture thereof in an esterification reactor to convert a resultant product into alkyl butyrate. According to the present invention, butyric acid existing in microbic culture fluid can be efficiently extracted, and furthermore, competitively priced alkyl butyrate can be prepared without an additional process of separating the extracted solvent while minimizing energy consumption. |
| US09034612B2 |
Compositions and methods for making and modifying oils
The invention provides novel methods for making or modifying oils, e.g., plant animal or microbial oils, such as vegetable oils or related compounds, that are low in a particular fatty acid(s), for example, low linoleic oils, linolenic oils, low palmitic oils, low stearic oils or oils low in a combination thereof. |
| US09034608B2 |
Polypeptides with permease activity
The invention relates to a polypeptide having a mutation at one or more position corresponding to T219 of SEQ ID NO: 55, wherein the polypeptide has at least 50% sequence identity with SEQ ID NO: 55, and wherein the polypeptide has permease activity. |
| US09034601B2 |
Multi-chain eukaryotic display vectors and uses thereof
A eukaryotic expression vector capable of displaying a multi-chain polypeptide on the surface of a host cell is provided, such that the biological activity of the multi-chain polypeptide is exhibited at the surface of the host cell. Such a vector allows for the display of complex biologically active polypeptides, e.g., biologically active multi-chain polypeptides such as immunoglobulin Fab fragments. The present invention describes and enables the successful display of a multi-chain polypeptide on the surface of a eukaryotic host cell. Preferred vectors are described for expressing the chains of a multi-chain polypeptide in a host cell separately and independently (e.g., under separate vector control elements, and/or on separate expression vectors, thus forming a matched vector set). The use of such matched vector sets provides flexibility and versatility in the generation of eukaryotic display libraries, for example the ability to generate and to display multi-chain polypeptides by combining and recombining vectors that express variegations of the individual chains of a multi-chain polypeptide. Entire repertoires of novel chain combinations can be devised using such vector sets. |
| US09034599B2 |
Polynucleotides encoding monomeric variants of the tetrameric eqFP611
DNA encoding a monomeric variant of red fluorescent protein eqFP611 comprising an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID No. 1, SEQ ID No. 3 and SEQ ID No. 5. DNA comprising a nucleotide sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID No. 2, SEQ ID No. 4 and SEQ ID No. 6. |
| US09034594B2 |
Methodology for verifying carbon storage in seawater
A method for verifying carbon storage in seawater to which a growth stimulant has been supplied for stimulating a bloom of nitrogen fixing organisms for enhancing carbon storage therein, comprises selecting a region of seawater including a surface mixed layer, a euphotic zone extending below the surface mixed layer, and a plurality of deeper zones; determining the effect of growth stimulant on the rate of nitrogen fixation and carbon transport in the region; and determining the amount of carbon stored at different depths and projected duration of carbon storage at each of the depths. |
| US09034592B2 |
Immunoassay for quantification of an unstable antigen selected from BNP and proBNP
The present invention relates to an immunoassay for detection of BNP, proBNP and fragments thereof. Essentially the assay comprises: a) contacting the antigen with a first antibody specific to a fragment corresponding to amino acids 11-22 of BNP, or to a part of this peptide comprising at least three amino acids of said sequence, to obtain a first order immune complex. b) contacting the first order immune complex obtained at step (a) with a second antibody recognizing said first order immune complex, to obtain a second order immune complex, wherein said antibody is unable to recognize free BNP, proBNP or free first antibody; c) Detecting the second order immune complex. |
| US09034590B2 |
Method for detecting substance in biological sample
The present invention provides a method for detecting a substance in a biological sample, a carrier for using in the method, and a kit. The method of the present invention includes 1) providing a carrier on which a biotin-binding protein is bound and providing a biotinylated protein by biotinylating a protein that specifically binds to a substance to be detected; 2) binding the biotinylated protein to the carrier provided in step 1) to produce a biotinylated protein-bound carrier; 3) mixing (a) a biological sample, and (b-i) a cell homogenate extract prepared from cells of the same species as that of the host cells used for expressing, for example, the biotin-binding protein in step 1), and a biotin-binding protein, or (b-ii) a cell homogenate extract prepared from cells of the same species as that of the host cells used for expressing, for example, the biotin-binding protein in step 1) and genetically engineered to express a biotin-binding protein, and adding the mixture to the biotinylated protein-bound carrier produced in step 2); and 4) detecting the substance specifically bound to the biotinylated protein. |
| US09034586B2 |
Method of detecting pancreatic disease and pancreas testing kit
A pancreatic disease is tested for with high sensitivity even with simple equipment and a simple procedure. Provided is a method of detecting pancreatic disease including detecting a concentration of S100P in at least one of a pancreatic juice and a body fluid containing pancreatic juice collected from a test subject by immunochromatography. Additionally provided is a pancreas testing kit including an immunochromatography device that holds an anti-S100P antibody and a collection vessel that retains a protease inhibitor that inhibits an activity of a protease contained in the pancreatic juice. |
| US09034582B2 |
Method for detecting the risk of alzheimer's disease by detecting immunomagnetic reduction signals of biological markers
A method for detecting the risk of Alzheimer's disease comprises detecting immunomagnetic reduction signals of two biological markers in a biological sample from a subject, wherein the two biological markers are tau protein and Aβ-42 protein; and calculating concentrations of the above two biological markers and using the product of the concentrations of the above two biological markers to diagnose the risk of Alzheimer's disease, wherein the concentration is calculated by the conversion of the magnetic reduction signals. |
| US09034581B2 |
Compositions and methods for detection of Staphylococcus aureus
The present invention relates to methods for the rapid detection of the presence or absence of Staphylococcus aureus in a biological or nonbiological sample. The present invention includes methods of detection comprising performing an amplifying step, a hybridizing step, and a detecting step. Furthermore, the present invention relates to primers, probes, and kits that are designed for the detection of Staphylococcus aureus. |
| US09034580B2 |
Single molecule nucleic acid sequence analysis processes and compositions
Improved solid supports and methods for analyzing target nucleotide sequences are provided herein. Certain improvements are directed to efficiently preparing nucleic acids that comprise nucleotide sequences identical to or substantially identical to one or more target nucleotide sequences, or complement thereof. The prepared nucleic acids include a reference sequence that facilitates sequence analysis. The solid supports and methods provided herein minimize the number of steps required by published sequence analysis methodologies, and thereby offer improved sequence analysis efficiency. |
| US09034579B2 |
Nucleic acid sample preparation
The present invention includes methods, devices and systems for isolating a nucleic acid from a fluid comprising cells. In various aspects, the methods, devices and systems may allow for a rapid procedure that requires a minimal amount of material and/or results in high purity nucleic acid isolated from complex fluids such as blood or environmental samples. |
| US09034577B2 |
Method for expression of small antiviral RNA molecules with reduced cytotoxicity within a cell
In one aspect, the invention provides methods and compositions for the expression of small RNA molecules within a cell using a retroviral vector (FIG. 1A). Small interfering RNA (siRNA) can be expressed using the methods of the invention within a cell. In a further aspect, the invention provides methods for producing siRNA encoding lentivirus where the siRNA activity may interfere with the lentiviral life cycle. In yet a further aspect, the invention provides methods for expression of a small RNA molecule within a cell, such as an siRNA capable of downregulating CCR5, wherein expression of the small RNA molecule is relatively non-cytotoxic to the cell. The invention also includes small RNA molecules, such as an siRNA capable of downregulating CCR5, that are relatively non-cytotoxic to cells. |
| US09034575B2 |
Workflow timing between modules
The invention relates to a method of isolating and analyzing an analyte using an analytical apparatus which comprises modules of different types, wherein any one module of one type has a specific, pre-defined timing for carrying out its workflow. |
| US09034574B2 |
Agents for reversing epigenetic silencing of genes
The present invention provides methods for discovering agents that are effective in reversing epigenetic silencing by inhibiting the interaction of methyl-binding (MBD) proteins with methylated genomic DNA. Also provided are methods for reactivating silenced genes having CpG island hypermethylation along with methods for treatment and prevention of diseases, such as cancer and sickle cell anemia, by administering an agent that modulates methyl-binding domain (MBD) protein-mediated transcriptional repression, thereby increasing gene transcription to prevent or treat disease. Additionally, compounds identified by the present invention useful for treatment and prevention of diseases, such as cancer and sickle cell anemia, are provided. |
| US09034571B2 |
Three-dimensional, prevascularized, engineered tissue constructs, methods of making and methods of using the tissue constructs
Three-dimensional (3D), prevascularized, engineered tissue constructs, 3D prevascularized engineered tissue models of cancer, and bioreactors and bioreactor arrays including the tissue constructs are disclosed. Methods of making the tissue constructs, methods of using the tissue constructs, methods of drug discovery using the tissue constructs and/or cancer models, and the like are also disclosed. |
| US09034569B2 |
Extreme ultraviolet lithography process and mask
An extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUVL) process is performed on a target, such as a semiconductor wafer, having a photosensitive layer. The method includes providing a one-dimensional patterned mask along a first direction. The patterned mask includes a substrate including a first region and a second region, a multilayer mirror above the first and second regions, an absorption layer above the multilayer mirror in the second region, and a defect in the first region. The method further includes exposing the patterned mask by an illuminator and setting the patterned mask and the target in relative motion along the first direction while exposing the patterned mask. As a result, an accumulated exposure dose received by the target is an optimized exposure dose. |
| US09034565B2 |
Method of fabricating substrate for organic light-emitting device
A substrate for an organic light-emitting device which can improve the light extraction efficiency of an organic light-emitting device while realizing an intended level of transmittance, a method of fabricating the same, and an organic light-emitting device having the same. Light emitted from the OLED is emitted outward through the substrate. The substrate includes a substrate body and a number of crystallized particles disposed inside the substrate body, the number of crystallized particles forming a pattern inside the substrate body. |
| US09034564B1 |
Reader fabrication method employing developable bottom anti-reflective coating
Disclosed are methods for making read sensors using developable bottom anti-reflective coating and amorphous carbon (a-C) layers as junction milling masks. The methods described herein provide an excellent chemical mechanical polishing or planarization (CMP) stop, and improve control in reader critical physical parameters, shield to shield spacing (SSS) and free layer track width (FLTW). |
| US09034562B2 |
Pattern improvement in multiprocess patterning
Improved fidelity to an integrated circuit pattern design in a semiconductor structure ultimately produced is achieved by modeling material removal and deposition processes in regard to materials, reactant, feature size, feature density, process parameters and the like as well as the effects of such parameters on etch and material deposition bias due to microloading and RIE lag (including inverse RIE lag) and using the models to work backward through the intended manufacturing method steps, including hard mask pattern decomposition, to morphologically develop feature patterns for use in most or all process steps which will result in the desired feature sizes and shapes at the completion of the overall process. Modeling of processes may be simplified through use of process assist features to locally adjust rates of material deposition and removal. |
| US09034558B2 |
Actinic-ray- or radiation-sensitive resin composition, actinic-ray- or radiation-sensitive film and method of forming pattern
Provided is an actinic-ray- or radiation-sensitive resin composition including (A) a compound that when exposed to actinic rays or radiation, generates an acid, (B) a resin that when acted on by an acid, increases its rate of dissolution in an alkali developer, and (C) a hydrophobic resin, wherein the hydrophobic resin (C) contains a repeating unit derived from any of monomers of general formula (1) below. |
| US09034556B2 |
Compound and method of producing the same, acid generator, resist composition and method of forming resist pattern
A resist composition including a base component (A) which exhibits changed solubility in an alkali developing solution under action of acid and an acid-generator component (B) which generates acid upon exposure, the acid-generator component (B) including an acid generator (B1) consisting of a compound represented by general formula (b1-1) shown below: wherein RX represents a hydrocarbon group which may have a substituent exclusive of a nitrogen atom; each of Q2 and Q3 independently represents a single bond or a divalent linkage group; Y1 represents an alkylene group or fluorinated alkyl group of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and Z+ represents an organic cation exclusive of an ion represented by general formula (w-1). |
| US09034553B2 |
Method of foil transfer employing foil transferring face forming toner and image forming method
A method of transferring a foil comprising: forming a foil transferring face on a photoreceptor employing a foil transferring face forming toner; transferring the foil transferring face onto a base substance, followed by fixing the foil transferring face; supplying a transfer foil having at least a foil and an adhesive layer on the base substance having the fixed foil transferring face, heating the transfer foil and the foil transferring face while the adhesive layer of the transfer foil is in contact with the foil transferring face to adhere the foil onto the foil transferring face; removing the transfer foil from the base substance while leaving the foil adhered onto the foil transferring face, wherein the foil transferring face forming toner comprises at least a binder resin, wherein the binder resin comprises a polymer formed by using a vinyl monomer comprising at least a carboxyl group. |
| US09034552B2 |
Carrier core particles for electrophotographic developer, carrier for electrophotographic developer, and electrophotographic developer
The carrier core particles for electrophotographic developer have a volume size distribution with a median particle size ranging from 30 μm to 40 μm, the ratio of the carrier core particles having a diameter of 22 μm or lower in the volume size distribution is from 1.0% to 2.0%, the ratio of the carrier core particles having a diameter of 22 μm or lower in a number size distribution is 10% or lower, and the magnetization of the carrier core particles in an external magnetic field of 1000 Oe is from 50 emu/g to 75 emu/g. |
| US09034550B2 |
Toner, developer, image forming apparatus, and image forming method
A toner including a binder resin and a colorant, the toner having a core-shell structure containing a core and a shell, wherein the binder resin contains a crystalline polyester resin and a non-crystalline polyester resin, wherein a ratio (A/B) of a mass (A) of the crystalline polyester resin to a mass (B) of the non-crystalline polyester resin is 5/95 to 75/25, and wherein a ratio (Ds/Dc) of a hardness (Ds) of the shell to hardness (Dc) of the core is 1.05 to 1.50 where the hardnesses (Ds) and (Dc) are measured with a scanning probe microscope. |
| US09034548B2 |
Toner and image forming method
A toner containing colorant, releasing agent, and binder resin containing crystalline polyester resin, and non-crystalline polyester resin containing urethane bond, urea bond, or both, the non-crystalline polyester resin containing first and second non-crystalline polyester resins, both containing urethane bond, or urea bond, or both, wherein monomers constituting the first non-crystalline polyester resin contains isocyanate monomer for forming the urethane bond, the urea bond, or the both, in an amount of 0.5 mol % or greater to total amount of the monomers, monomers constituting the second non-crystalline polyester resin contain isocyanate monomer for forming the urethane bond, the urea bond, or the both, in an amount of 0.5 mol % or greater to total amount of the monomers, the first non-crystalline polyester resin has Tg of −60° C. or higher but lower than 10° C., and the second non-crystalline polyester resin has Tg of 30° C. or higher but lower than 70° C. |
| US09034545B2 |
Electrophotographic photosensitive member, method for producing electrophotographic photosensitive member, process cartridge and electrophotographic apparatus
A charge-transporting layer of an electrophotographic photosensitive member has a matrix-domain structure having a domain which comprises at least one resin selected from the group consisting of a resin A1 a resin A2 and a specific silicone oil, and a matrix which comprises resin C and a charge-transporting substance, wherein a content of the structural unit represented by the formula (A-1) and the structural unit represented by the formula (A-2) is from 10% by mass to 40% by mass based on the total mass of the resin A1 and the resin A2. |
| US09034539B2 |
Controllable transmission and phase compensation of transparent material
A system for processing a substrate includes a light source to provide light pulses, a stage to support a substrate, optics to focus the light pulses onto the substrate, a scanner to scan the light pulses across the substrate, a computer to control properties of the light pulses and the scanning of the light pulses such that color centers are generated in various regions of the substrate, and at least one of (i) an ultraviolet light source to irradiate the substrate with ultraviolet light or (ii) a heater to heat the substrate after formation of the color centers to stabilize a transmittance spectrum of the substrate. |
| US09034538B2 |
Casting solution and method for making a polymer electrolyte membrane
Fuel cell membrane electrode assemblies and fuel cell polymer electrolyte membranes are provided comprising bound anionic functional groups and polyvalent cations, such as Mn or Ru cations, which demonstrate increased durability. Methods of making same are also provided. |
| US09034537B2 |
Diluter and discharge valve arrangement for a fuel cell system
Provided is fuel cell system capable of eliminating any failure caused by freezing of a discharge valve during a low temperature while preventing an increase in size of the system. A fuel cell system is provided, the system including: a fuel cell; a diluter that dilutes a fuel-off gas discharged from the fuel cell with an oxidant-off gas discharged from the fuel cell to discharge the resulting gas to the outside; a fuel-off gas flow path that connects the fuel cell and the diluter; and a discharge valve that is provided to the fuel-off gas flow path to discharge a fuel-off gas flowing through the fuel-off gas flow path to the outside during a valve opening operation. In the fuel cell system, the discharge valve is integrally attached to the diluter. |
| US09034535B2 |
Flexible circuit board and method for manufacturing the same, and fuel cell using the flexible circuit board
There is provided a flexible circuit board capable of preventing corrosion and elution of a conductor layer constituting a current collector even under high-temperature and high-voltage working conditions while achieving sufficient electric connection with an MEA. A flexible circuit board having a current collector of a fuel cell provided thereon includes an insulating flexible base material 1, a plurality of openings 5 that supply fuel or air, the openings 5 being provided in a specified region so as to penetrate through the flexible base material 1 in a thickness direction, a plating film 6 that constitutes the current collector, the plating film 6 being formed on front and back surfaces of the flexible base material 1 in the specified region and on inner walls of the openings 5, a surface treatment film 9 formed on the plating film 6 and having corrosion resistance higher than that of the plating film. |
| US09034534B2 |
Compression casing for a fuel cell stack and a method for manufacturing a compression casing for a fuel cell stack
A fuel cell or electrolysis cell stack has force distribution members with one planar and one convex shape applied to at least its top and bottom face and in one embodiment further to two of its side faces. A compressed mat and further a rigid fixing collar surrounds the stack and force distribution members, whereby the stack is submitted to a compression force on at least the top and bottom face and potentially also to two side faces. The assembly is substantially gas tight in an axial direction of the primarily oval or circular shape and can be fitted with gas tight end plates to form robust gas inlet and outlet manifolds. |
| US09034532B2 |
Method for cold starting fuel cell vehicle
A method is provided for cold starting a fuel cell vehicle, the method preferably including supplying reactant gases for generating electricity to a fuel cell stack, and simultaneously performing a motoring process for operating the fuel cell vehicle by applying a portion of stack current generated in the fuel cell stack to a drive motor and a heating process for warming up the fuel cell stack by applying the remaining available stack current to a heater for heating coolant. Preferred methods of the invention can provide a more rapid and efficient cold start to the fuel cell vehicle. |
| US09034530B2 |
Fuel cell stack used as coolant heater
A system and method for increasing the temperature of a fuel cell stack quickly, especially at cold stack start-up. The method includes determining whether the fuel cell stack is below a first predetermined temperature threshold, and, if so, starting a cooling fluid flow through the stack and engaging a shorting circuit across the stack to short circuit the stack and cause the stack to operate inefficiently. The method then determines a desired heating rate of the fuel cell stack and calculates a cathode airflow to the fuel cell stack based on the desired heating rate. The method reduces the flow of cathode air to the stack if a minimum cell voltage is below a predetermined minimum cell voltage threshold and disengages the shorting circuit and applies vehicle loads to the stack when the stack temperature reaches a predetermined second temperature threshold. |
| US09034527B2 |
Fuel cell system and desulfurization system
One embodiment of the present invention is a unique fuel cell system. Another embodiment is a unique desulfurization system. Yet another embodiment is a method of operating a fuel cell system. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for fuel cell systems and desulfurization systems. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith. |
| US09034526B2 |
Garnet-type solid electrolyte, secondary battery containing garnet-type solid electrolyte, and method of producing garnet-type solid electrolyte
A garnet-type solid electrolyte contains a crystal having (110) face, (1-10) face, (112) face, (1-12) face, and (11-2) face, the garnet-type solid electrolyte being Li7La3Zr2O12. A battery includes a solid electrolyte interposed between a positive and a negative electrode, the solid electrolyte being the garnet-type solid electrolyte. A method of producing a garnet-type solid electrolyte represented by a composition formula Li7La3Zr2O12 and has (110) face, (1-10) face, (112) face, (1-12) face, and (11-2) face as a crystal face, including a step of preparing a lithium-containing compound, a lanthanum-containing compound, and a zirconium-containing compound; a step of mixing these compounds such that a molar ratio among the elements satisfies Li:La:Zr=a:b:c (where a is from 120 to 160, b is from 1 to 5, and c is from 1 to 5); and a step of heating the mixture between 400 and 1,200° C. |
| US09034519B2 |
Ultrathin surface coating on negative electrodes to prevent transition metal deposition and methods for making and use thereof
An electrode material for use in an electrochemical cell, like a lithium-ion battery, is provided. The electrode material may be a negative electrode comprising graphite, silicon, silicon-alloys, or tin-alloys, for example. By avoiding deposition of transition metals, the battery substantially avoids charge capacity fade during operation. The surface coating is particularly useful with negative electrodes to minimize or prevent deposition of transition metals thereon in the electrochemical cell. The coating has a thickness of less than or equal to about 40 nm. Methods for making such materials and using such coatings to minimize transition metal deposition in electrochemical cells are likewise provided. |
| US09034518B2 |
Secondary battery having an electrode active material that includes an organic compound
A secondary battery that includes a sheet-like member containing at least an electrode active material and an electrolyte; and first and second conductive layers containing at least a conductive aid and which are positioned on the opposed principal surfaces of the sheet-like member. The electrode active material contains an organic compound (for example, an organic compound having a stable radical) which participates in both oxidation and reduction reactions such that the positive electrode active material and negative electrode active material are formed from the same organic compound. In addition, the sheet-like member includes at least a polymer compound, and the organic compound contains at least one of a nitroxyl radical, a verdazyl radical, and a nitronyl nitroxyl radical. |
| US09034515B2 |
Battery device and electronic apparatus
A battery charger includes a battery attachment section configured to have a rechargeable battery releasably attached thereto. The battery attachment section includes a flat attachment surface having a width corresponding to a width of a bottom surface of a case of the battery to be charged and a length greater than a length of the bottom surface of the case of the battery to be charged; a plurality of locking hooks provided on the attachment surface; a charger terminal configured to contact a terminal of the battery to be charged, the charger terminal including a plurality of plate-shaped contact pieces configured to be inserted into engaging grooves of the battery to be charged; and an attachment projection adjacent to the attachment surface and configured to secure the battery to the charger. |
| US09034508B2 |
Multiple casting apparatus and method
Apparatuses and methods of forming battery parts are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method of forming a battery part includes receiving a flowable material into a cavity, and reducing a volume of the cavity while a pin extending through at least a portion of the cavity remains at least generally stationary therein. The method further includes sealing the cavity by slidably engaging at least a portion of the pin with a recess in the piston proximate the end face of the piston. |
| US09034503B2 |
Battery storing device
A battery storing device may include: a case member having a positive terminal and a negative terminal and configured to store a battery therein; a positive pole coil spring in contact with a positive electrode of the battery; a negative pole coil spring in contact with a negative electrode of the battery; and a first support comprising a sidewall support section having an elastic force that is able to fix the battery while absorbing a size difference of the battery allowed according to a standard, and configured to support a sidewall of the battery. |
| US09034485B2 |
Compounds for electronic devices
The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (1) and to the use thereof in organic electronic devices, and to organic electronic devices which comprise compounds of the formula (1), preferably as hole-transport materials and/or as emitting materials. |
| US09034482B2 |
Organic electroluminescent element
The present invention relates to the improvement of organic electroluminescent devices which consist of a certain matrix material which has been doped with at least one phosphorescent emitter, and which are characterized in that the doping zone of the emitter in the matrix at right angles to the layer extends only over a part of the matrix layer. |
| US09034479B2 |
Thermal barrier coating systems and processes therefor
Coating systems and processes by which the coating systems can be deposited to be resistant to contaminants, and particularly resistant to infiltration and damage caused by CMAS. The coating systems include inner and outer ceramic layers. The inner ceramic layer consists essentially of zirconia stabilized by about 6 to about 9 weight percent yttria and optionally contains greater than 0.5 to 10 weight percent hafnium oxide. The outer ceramic layer overlies and contacts the inner ceramic layer to define the outermost surface of the coating system. The outer ceramic layer consists essentially of zirconia stabilized by about 25 to about 75 weight percent yttria, has a thickness that is less than the thickness of the inner ceramic layer and further contains greater than 0.5 to 10 weight percent hafnium oxide and optionally 1 to 10 weight percent tantalum oxide. The outer ceramic layer has a porosity level that is lower than that of the inner ceramic layer. |
| US09034476B2 |
Conductive belt and electrophotographic apparatus
Concerned with a cylindrical conductive belt for electrophotography which has made permanent curl less occur. The conductive belt has a continuous phase containing a thermoplastic polyester resin and discontinuous phases each containing any one or both selected from a polyether-ester amide and a polyether amide, and the discontinuous phases are present in such way as to extend in the peripheral direction of the belt; the belt having a crystallinity that is lower on the outer-peripheral surface side than on the inner-peripheral surface side. |
| US09034475B2 |
Thermosetting adhesive composition, and heat resistant adhesive film and wiring film using the same
Provided are a thermosetting adhesive composition excellent in storage stability, reliability, and low-temperature adhesion properties; and a curl-resistant heat-resistant film and a wiring film obtained using the composition. The thermosetting adhesive composition includes 100 parts by weight of a phenoxy resin having a bisphenol S skeleton in the structure thereof; 5 to 30 parts by weight of a maleimide compound containing a plurality of maleimide groups in the structure thereof; and 3 to 20 vol % of an inorganic needle-like filler. The heat resistant adhesive film is obtained by applying the thermosetting adhesive composition onto a polyimide film, followed by drying. The wiring film is obtained by placing a conductor wiring layer on the heat resistant adhesive film. |
| US09034472B2 |
Non-aqueous polyurethane coating compositions
The present invention relates to a non-aqueous coating composition comprising: 1) 75 to 99 wt. %, preferably 85 to 95 wt. % of a hard urethane(meth)acrylate polymer or oligomer; and 2) 1 to 25 wt. %, preferably 5 to 15 wt. % of a soft unsaturated urethane(meth)acrylate polymer or oligomer containing allophanate groups. |
| US09034469B2 |
Tempered glass substrate and method of producing the same
A tempered glass substrate has a compression stress layer on a surface thereof, and has a glass composition comprising, in terms of mass %, 40 to 70% of SiO2, 12 to 21% of Al2O3, 0 to 3.5% of Li2O, 10 to 20% of Na2O, 0 to 15% of K2O, and 0 to 4.5% of TiO2, wherein the tempered glass substrate has a plate thickness of 1.5 mm or less, and an internal tensile stress in the tempered glass substrate is 15 to 150 MPa. |
| US09034468B2 |
Diamond-like carbon
Embodiments presented herein relate generally to the formation of diamond-like carbon, forms of diamond-like carbon and/or carbon dioxide fixation. |
| US09034462B2 |
Metal-cutting machining method and semi-finished product
The invention relates to a metal-cutting machining process for a semi-finished product having a predetermined shape and at least one machining surface which has the steps: applying a protective foil having a predetermined elongation at break to the at least one machining surface with a predetermined adhesive force, placing a metal-cutting tool in a predetermined position above the machining surface, exerting a predetermined mechanical force in a predetermined direction for a predetermined length of time to the tool for carrying out a metal-cutting process on the semi-finished product and lifting the tool from the at least one machining surface after the predetermined length of time. In order to protect the semi-finished products from damage through the machining residues and at the same time not to impair the drilling performance, according to the invention through the adhesion an adhesive force is produced between the protective foil and the machining surface of substantially 10 N/25 mm and a protective foil is used which has an elongation at break of between 80 and 120%. |
| US09034460B2 |
Ink set, recording method, recording apparatus, and recording material
An ink set includes a first ink composition, and a second ink composition, in which the first ink composition contains a first pigment, and an alkyl diol having carbon atoms of 6 or less and a normal boiling point of 240° C. or more, the second ink composition contains a second pigment, and the alkyl diol, in the first ink composition, a content of the first pigment is 2.5% by weight or more, and a content of the alkyl diol is 3% by weight to 15% by weight, in the second ink composition, a content of the second pigment is less than 2.5% by weight, and the content of the alkyl diol is 8% by weight to 30% by weight, and the content of the alkyl diol in the second ink composition is greater than the content of the alkyl diol in the first ink composition. |
| US09034459B2 |
Infrared reflecting films for solar control and other uses
Solar control films containing a visible light-transmissive flexible support, a first nucleating oxide seed layer, a first metal layer, an organic spacing layer, a second nucleating oxide seed layer, a second metal layer and a polymeric protective layer. The thicknesses of the metal layers and spacing layer are such that the films are visible light-transmissive and infrared-reflective. The films have high visible light transmittance, high Reflected Energy and low Total Solar Heat Transmission. |
| US09034456B2 |
Medical devices and methods of making the same
Medical devices, such as, for example, endoprosthesis, and related methods are disclosed. |
| US09034454B1 |
Composite joint filler seal material for joints in precast concrete structures
An apparatus for filling joints in precast concrete structures includes a core that has exceptionally low creep and conforms to ASTM D 1752 made of controlled particle size composites of recycled cellular rubber and plastic materials in the form of a rectangular slab. Holes are drilled through a central area and countersink recesses are formed around the holes. An outer coating of a thermoplastic polyurethane/polyurea elastomer system of a thickness of 0.075 inch covers the slab and countersink recesses. The coated core is abrasion and UV resistant while having the creep characteristics needed to make a dam expansion joint filler. |
| US09034453B2 |
Reinforced aircraft fuselage panel and method of manufacture
A fuselage panel made of composite material having a skin with an opening, at least part of the contour of which is reinforced by an integrated reinforcement made of composite material. The fuselage panel includes at least one liner made of composite material which is attached to and superposed on the reinforced skin portion and participates at least partially in defining the contour of the opening, the panel additionally including consolidating members, each passing at least partially through the liner and at least partially through the reinforced skin portion. |
| US09034450B2 |
Binary silica-titania glass articles having a ternary doped silica-titania critical zone
In one aspect the disclosure is directed to a binary silica-titania blank having a CTE of 0±30 ppb/° C. or less and a insert made of silica-titania-dopant(s) glass in the critical zone, wherein the dopants are selected from the group consisting of aluminum oxide, selected transition metal oxides, and amount of the dopants is in the range of 0.05 wt. % to 8 wt. % and the insert is fusion bonded to the blank with or without a frit. In various embodiments the dopants are selected from the group consisting of 0.25 wt. % to 8 wt. % Al2O3, 0.05 wt. % to 3 wt. % Nb2O5, and 0.25 wt. % to 6 wt. % Ta2O5. |
| US09034449B2 |
Adhesive film
The adhesive film includes a film-like adhesive layer, a light release separator and a heavy release separator that are laminated on either side of the adhesive layer, and a carrier film further laminated on the heavy release separator. The outer edges of the light release separator and the carrier film forming the outer layer extend outward beyond the outer edge of the adhesive layer and the heavy release separator forming the inner layer. The outer edge sections of the adhesive layer are thereby protected. The outer edge section of the carrier film is gripped and released first, after which the outer edge section of the light release separator is gripped and released, and finally the heavy release separator is released, thereby allowing each separator and the carrier film to be reliably and easily released in the prescribed order. |
| US09034446B2 |
Preform suitable for blow-molding into a final shaped container
A preform (200, 300, 400, 500, 800a, 800b, 900, 1000) suitable for blow-molding into a final-shaped article is provided. The preform (200, 300, 400, 5000, 800a, 800b) comprises a neck portion (202, 302, 402, 502); a gate portion (206, 306, 406, 506); and a body portion (204, 304, 404, 504) extending between the gate portion (206, 306, 406, 506) and the neck portion (202, 302, 402, 502); the body portion (204, 304, 404, 504) defining: a first portion (210, 310, 410, 510, 810), a second portion (212, 312, 412, 512, 812) and a third portion (214, 314, 414, 514, 814), the second portion being disposed in-between the first portion and the third portion located in sequence along one of: (i) substantially the whole circumference of the body portion and (ii) substantially the whole length of the body portion; one of the first portion, second portion and the third portion having a stretch ratio different that at least one of the other ones of the first portion, the second portion and the third portion. |
| US09034445B2 |
Solar reflectance
The invention provides a layered colored solar reflective system comprising (i) a first layer comprising a first particulate material having a substantially rutile crystal habit and an average particle size within a range of about 0.55 μm and about 0.95 μm, dispersed in a vehicle and (ii) a second layer positioned on at least a portion of the first layer, the second layer comprising a second particulate material having a substantially rutile crystal habit and an average particle size within a range of about 1.0 μm and 1.6 μm, and a colorant dispersed in a vehicle. The layered color solar reflective system may be applied onto a structure to provide a dark, intense color as well as enhanced total solar reflectance. |
| US09034442B2 |
Strengthened borosilicate glass containers with improved damage tolerance
According to one embodiment, a glass container may include a body formed from a Type I, Class B glass composition according to ASTM Standard E438-92. The body may have an inner surface, an outer surface and a wall thickness extending between the outer surface and the inner surface. The body may also include a compressively stressed layer extending into the wall thickness from at least one of the outer surface and the inner surface. A lubricous coating may be positioned on at least a portion of the outer surface of the body, wherein the outer surface of the body with the lubricous coating has a coefficient of friction less than or equal to 0.7. |
| US09034440B2 |
Positive photosensitive resin composition and cured film forming method using the same
There are provided a positive photosensitive resin composition excellent in the sensitivity, film residual ratio and storage stability, comprising a resin containing a specific acrylic acid-based constituent unit capable of dissociating an acid-dissociable group to produce a carboxyl group, the resin being alkali-insoluble or sparingly alkali-soluble and becoming alkali-soluble when the acid-dissociable group dissociates, a resin containing a constituent unit having a functional group capable of reacting with the carboxyl group to form a covalent bond, and a compound capable of generating an acid upon irradiation with an actinic ray or radiation; a cured film forming method using the positive photosensitive resin composition; and a cured film excellent in the heat resistance, adhesion, transmittance and the like. |
| US09034439B2 |
Synthesis and applications of soluble pentacene precursors and related compounds
The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for synthesis of bridged-hydropentacene, hydroanthracene and hydrotetracene from the precursor compounds pentacene derivatives, tetracene derivatives, and anthracene derivatives. The invention further relates to methods and systems for forming thin films for use in electrically conductive assemblies, such as semiconductors or photovoltaic devices. |
| US09034438B2 |
Deposition method using an aerosol gas deposition for depositing particles on a substrate
A deposition method includes placing fine particles in an airtight container, the fine particles being obtained by forming a coating layer on a surface of a matrix, the coating layer being more liable to be charged than the matrix with respect to a material of a conveying path, generating an aerosol of the fine particles by introducing a career gas into the airtight container, transporting the aerosol via a transfer tubing to a deposition chamber which is maintained at a pressure lower than that in the airtight container while charging the fine particles by friction with the inner surface of the transfer tubing, the transfer tubing being connected to the airtight container and having a nozzle at the tip, and depositing the charged fine particles on a substrate placed in the deposition chamber by spraying the aerosol from the nozzle. |
| US09034434B2 |
Laminate concrete panels for use as countertops or the like
Laminate concrete countertops and methods for fabricating same employ a plywood core or substrate onto which concrete layers are applied using spray techniques. In one embodiment, a countertop template is created at the installation site, and subsequently used at a remote fabrication site to cut the core to the customized size and shape before application the sprayed concrete layers. In some embodiments, the core or substrate and overlying concrete layers are left exposed at one or more edges to provide visually contrasting layers creating a unique appearance over conventional countertops. Edge covering pieces visually contrasting the concrete itself can also be installed to further characterize the appearance of the countertop, and may be removably installed to allow swapping out of different edge pieces to reconfigure the countertop appearance over time. |
| US09034433B1 |
Automated method for making a shutter with a wood grained appearance
A method for creating a wood like appearance on a synthetic shutter using a sales client device, a network, computer instructions for creating a work order, a tray with scannable tray identifier to hold a shutter, a production client device connected to the network with computer instructions for applying a base coat, a glaze, and a top coat with spray treatment devices to the shutter as it automatically moves on a conveyer system. Scanning a scannable tray identifier with a plurality of sensors to link the tray identifier to the work order and to authenticate and validate the location of the tray on the conveyor system, or to initiate an alerting device. The method uses temperature control environments to control humidity and heating of the shutter while spraying, drying and UV curing. |
| US09034432B2 |
Method for producing a swelling nonwoven fabric
Swellable nonwovens with reduced washoff loss are produced. |
| US09034430B2 |
Manufacture method of metal plate substrate for computer-to-plate of inkjet printing
A method for preparing a metal substrate for inkjet CTP, comprising: treating a metal substrate by anodizing or non-anodizing (such as sandpaper burnishing, sand blasting, polishing, or brushing), and then applying a hydrophilic polymer paint on the surface of the metal substrate. Due to the existence of nano-size or micron-size oxide particles in the hydrophilic polymer paint, the metal substrate has high specific surface energy, while the metal substrate has a certain roughness, therefore the metal substrate has ink absorbency and good abrasive resistance. The metal substrate can reduce the spread of ink droplets and produces print image having better resolution and definition. The non-anodizing method can avoid environmental pollution which is caused by waste acid and waste alkali discharge of anodizing method. |
| US09034415B2 |
Surgical needle coatings and methods
The present invention provides improved medical devices for use in surgical procedures and methods for manufacturing improved medical devices. In some embodiments, the improved medical devices can include improved surgical needles that are capable of being repeatedly passed through tissue using minimal force. More particularly, the improved surgical needles can be manufactured with two or more different coatings that provide the surgical needles with both durability and lubricity for ease of repeated and successive passes through tissue. Improved methods for manufacturing the surgical needles and for providing and applying coatings to the surgical needles are also provided. |
| US09034413B2 |
Methods for using dental compositions containing fluorescent agents
A method of applying a dental composition to tooth surfaces is provided. The dental composition, comprising polymerizable resin and fluorescing compound, is applied to a tooth surface and cured so that it hardens. The composition is preferably used as a dental sealant that provides a hard, glossy surface finish over a tooth. Upon irradiating the sealant with ultraviolet light, the sealant exhibits a bright fluorescent glow. The sealant reverts immediately to its natural color when it is no longer exposed to the ultraviolet light. |
| US09034412B2 |
Wheat protein and methods of production
Isolated wheat proteins that are substantially free of sulfites and compositions formed from the isolated wheat proteins are described. Methods of forming compositions which include isolated wheat proteins that are substantially free of sulfites are also described. |
| US09034410B2 |
Whole green coffee bean products and methods of production and use
Disclosed are novel processing methods for green coffee beans that result in novel green coffee bean products, including products that incorporate whole green coffee beans. Methods include selecting whole coffee beans in their fresh green unroasted state with naturally-occurring levels of phytonutrients, sterilizing and drying them, applying iterative grinding processes and stabilization techniques, all while avoiding high temperatures. Whole green coffee bean products created and defined by these methods have unexpectedly been found to increase focus and concentration in users, and are believed useful in the treatment of attention and concentration deficits and related disorders, such as attention deficit (AD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and various related and/or comorbid disorders. |
| US09034405B2 |
Combinations of atmosphere control members
Combinations of atmosphere control members are used to control the atmosphere within a sealed container which contains a respiring biological material. The combination makes use of a first ACM having a first R ratio (the ratio of carbon dioxide permeability to oxygen permeability) and a second ACM having a second R ratio, the first R ratio being substantially greater than 1.0, and the second R ratio being less than the first R ratio. This combination (31, 321, 322, 331, 332) can form part of the sealed container (1) itself, or can be part of an assembly (31, 32, 34) through which the packaging atmosphere within the sealed container (1) is circulated. |
| US09034404B2 |
Bottled beverage comprising cap containing dietary supplement and bottle filled with dispersion medium for dietary supplement
A bottled drink includes a cap and a bottle where a granular supplement containing multiple constituents in a stable manner is stored in the cap and a solution suitable for dispersing the granules is filled in the bottle. Granules which contains mutually incompatible multiple chemical agents or nutritional constituents and whose surface is coated with polyglyceryl fatty acid ester are stored in the cap of the bottle and the bottle is filled with a solution whose viscosity at a shear deformation speed of 0.01 s−1 is 10 to 300 Pa·s. |
| US09034401B1 |
Pharmaceutical compositions comprising plant extracts and methods for reducing duration of a common cold using same
The present disclosure describes pharmaceutical compositions and methods for reducing duration, intensity, and/or bothersomeness of common colds in humans and for reducing severity or duration of common cold symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, watery eyes, dry/scratchy throat and sneezing in humans exhibiting such symptoms. The compositions herein comprise extracts of at least one of Luffa Operculata (L. operculata), S. officinale (V. sabadilla), and Galphimia Glauca (G. glauca) in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and in various embodiments, comprise a mixture of all three Luffa Operculata (L. operculata) 10% extract MT, S. officinale (V. sabadilla) 3× extract, and Galphimia Glauca (G. glauca) 10% extract MT in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. |
| US09034399B2 |
Dietary compositions for promoting brain health
Dietary compositions are disclosed herein. For example, dietary compositions containing a combination of a phosphatidylserine, DHA, EPA, antioxidants, and Ginkgo Biloba are provided. |
| US09034397B2 |
Method for treating obesity
The present invention provides methods of administering a Dendrobium polyphenol in an amount effective to lower blood sugar, treat hepatic disease, obesity or diabetes. Exemplary hepatic disease includes fibrosis, fatty liver and hepatitis. Moreover, the Dendrobium polyphenol is extracted from the plants of the genus Dendrobium. |
| US09034394B2 |
Methods of preparing red clay processed material and alkali ionized water
Provided is a method of preparing a red clay processed material using red clay and sodium hydroxide and a red clay processed material having anti-corrosive and virus disinfecting activity. Also, a method of preparing alkali ionized water having excellent anti-bacterial, virus disinfecting and anti-corrosive activity using the red clay processed material, alkali ionized water using the same, and a functional product including the same are provided. The red clay processed material and the method of preparing alkali ionized water using the same can reduce the reaction temperature and reaction time compared to a conventional process, thereby significantly reducing the production cost. The red clay processed material and the alkali ionized water have excellent anti-bacterial, anti-corrosive, and virus disinfecting activity and are not toxic, so they can be widely applied in various health-care and agricultural, livestock, and marine fields such as an agent for preventing viral infectious diseases, a food preservative, a natural agricultural pesticide or fertilizer, paint, feed, an eco-friendly construction material, a red tide/green tide inhibitor, a cosmetic additive, or an anti-corrosive agent. |
| US09034390B2 |
Anti-microbial composition and method for making and using same
The present invention generally relates to anti-microbial formulations and methods of their use and production. The formulations of the present invention are effective as broad spectrum anti-bacterial agents with efficacy against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, as anti-viral agents with efficacy against both enveloped and non-enveloped viruses, and as anti-fungal agents with efficacy against both vegetative and spore forms of microorganisms and against biofilms. The present invention includes anti-microbial compositions that have at least one surfactant, at least one acid, at least one peroxide (preferably hydrogen peroxide), peracetic acid, and water. The anti-microbial Formulations of the present invention may additionally contain an organic salt. The organic salt may be a salt of the same acid that is used in the Formulation or a salt of a different acid. Methods for production and use of the inventive compositions are disclosed. |
| US09034389B2 |
Omega-3 enriched fish oil-in-water parenteral nutrition emulsions
An emulsion is provided including: an oil component and a water component, the oil component including: fish oil triglycerides in an amount of about 60% to about 90% based on the weight of the oil component; wherein the fish oil triglycerides include omega-3 fatty acids, expressed as triglycerides, in an amount of at least 60%, based on the total weight of the fatty acids of the fish oil triglycerides; wherein the fish oil triglycerides include a total amount of EPA and DHA, expressed as triglycerides, of at least 45%, based on the total weight of the fatty acids of the fish oil triglycerides; and, at least one medium-chain triglyceride, wherein a total amount of the at least one medium-chain triglyceride is from about 10% to about 40% based on the weight of the oil component. |
| US09034387B2 |
Intrinsically fluorescent carbon nanospheres and a process thereof
The present invention provides solution to the problem involved in delivery of active molecules to nucleus. More particularly, the invention provides intrinsically fluorescent and inherently surface functionalized carbon nanospheres which are non-toxic. Also, these carbon nanospheres [CSP] were adsorbed with CTPB [CSP-CTPB] and the adsorbed CSP-CTPB are permeable to cells with nuclear targeting ability. In addition, the present invention provides a composition, a process to prepare the composition comprising CSP with adsorbed active/therapeutic molecules. Further, the instant invention provides a method for delivering active molecules inside a cell nucleus. |
| US09034385B2 |
Product based on conjugated linoleic acid and a method for the manufacture thereof
A product based on conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) comprises an inner core in which the conjugated linoleic acid is substantially concentrated as well as a coating for covering and protecting the inner core; the coating in turn comprises a fraction greater than 80% by weight relative to the coating of a lipid matrix formed by glycerides of C16, C18, C20 and C22 saturated fatty acids. |
| US09034383B2 |
Policosanol nanoparticles
The present invention provides nanoparticulate policosanol, and octacosanol formulations including these particles, as a well as methods of using the particles and formulations for treatment and prophylaxis of various diseases and conditions. |
| US09034382B2 |
Oseltamivir phosphate granule and preparation method thereof
The present invention relates to an oseltamivir phosphate granule and preparation method thereof. The said granule comprises 1.97-19.8 wt. % oseltamivir phosphate, 75.0-97.5 wt. % diluent, 0.1-5.0 wt. % binder, optionally 1.0-5.0 wt. % edible flavoring essence, sweetener and/or edible pigment. It is prepared by using 30-55 v/v % aqueous ethanol solution as moistening agent. The granules prepared by the formulation and method according to the present invention have good uniformity and stability and are water-soluble. The administration dosage of the granules can be conveniently selected based on the age and body weight of patients. The oseltamivir phosphate granule is suitable for administering to old people, children and flu gravis patients and those patients that swallow inconveniently or difficulty. The preparation of the granule is simple and low in production cost. |
| US09034380B2 |
Nanoparticles comprising antibacterial ligands
Materials and Methods are disclosed for producing nanoparticles linked to antibacterial ligands, including antibiotics and/or molecules which bind to bacterial markers, and for the use of the nanoparticles for the treatment of conditions treatable by the antibiotic ligands. |
| US09034377B2 |
Opioid dosage forms having dose proportional steady state Cave and AUC and less than dose proportional single dose Cmax
The present invention relates to a plurality of dosage forms comprising a first dosage form and second dosage form each comprising a therapeutic agent, such as an opioid; wherein the dosage strength of the second dosage form is greater than that of the first dosage form; and wherein the steady state Cave and the steady state AUC of the first and second dosage forms are dose proportional and the single dose Cmax of the second dosage form is less than the minimum level for dose proportionality with respect to the first dosage form. The present invention also relates to methods of administering such dosage forms to a patient, as well as to kits comprising such dosage forms and instructions for administration of the dosage forms to a patient. The inventors believe that the dosage forms and methods of the present invention will lead to improved safety and patient acceptance. |
| US09034376B2 |
Pharmaceutical formulation containing gelling agent
Disclosed in certain embodiments is a controlled release oral dosage form comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a drug susceptible to abuse together with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients; the dosage form further including a gelling agent in an effective amount to impart a viscosity unsuitable for administration selected from the group consisting of parenteral and nasal administration to a solubilized mixture formed when the dosage form is crushed and mixed with from about 0.5 to about 10 ml of an aqueous liquid; the dosage form providing a therapeutic effect for at least about 12 hours when orally administered to a human patient. |
| US09034375B2 |
Water-in-oil emulsion composition
A water-in-oil emulsion composition which contains a low water-solubility but oil-soluble ultraviolet absorber, and which exhibits excellent ultraviolet light protection and stability. The composition contains (a) an aqueous dispersion of an oil-soluble ultraviolet absorber; (b) a polyoxyalkylene-modified polysiloxane having a molecular mass of at least 2000; and (c) at most 5 mass % of an ultraviolet scattering agent; and component (a) being contained in the internal phase. Component (a) is preferably an aqueous dispersion of a complex particle of an oil-soluble ultraviolet absorber and an organic polymer. |
| US09034372B2 |
Lipid construct for delivery of insulin to a mammal
The instant invention is drawn to a hepatocyte targeted composition comprising insulin associated with a lipid construct comprising an amphipathic lipid and an extended amphipathic lipid that targets the construct to a receptor displayed by an hepatocyte. The composition can comprise a mixture of free insulin and insulin associated with the complex. The composition can be modified to protect insulin and the complex from degradation. The invention also includes methods for the manufacture of the composition and loading insulin into the composition and recycling various components of the composition. Methods of treating individuals inflicted with diabetes. |
| US09034371B2 |
Functionalized naonostructures with liquid-like behavior
Compound containing at least 15% inorganic content demonstrates liquid-like behavior and is distinct in exhibiting liquid-like behavior in the absence of solvent. In one case it is quaternary ammonium derivative of a heteropolyacid. In another case, it is a salt formed by reaction of heteropolyacid and polyethylene glycol alkylamine. In other cases, it is condensation product of oxide and quaternary ammonium cation where the balancing anion has a molecular weight greater than 200. In still other cases it is a salt formed by reaction of sulfonated silica or sulfonated fullerene and polyethylene glycol alkylamine. In still other cases, it is a neutral organic-inorganic hybrid which is PEG-functionalized silica nanoparticle or is a layered-nanoparticle obtained by hydrolytic polymerization of organosilane in nonpolar solvent. |
| US09034367B2 |
Articles for tissue regeneration with biodegradable polymer
The invention is to articles made from extracellular matrix sheets that encase biodegradable polymeric material. Methods of healing wounds or regenerating tissue at sites of defect by placing said articles in mammals are claimed. The biodegradable polymer can change quality upon contact with a physiological parameter such as temperature or pH that causes, for example, a liquid polymer to gel or harden. The degradation of the polymer can be controlled to suit a tissue regeneration or wound healing time course. Additional components such as proteins, cells and drugs can be added to the biopolymer composition. |
| US09034365B2 |
Biostable, multipurpose, microbicidal intravaginal devices
Biostable, multipurpose, microbicidal intravaginal devices in the form of rings, ringed-meshes, sponges, or diaphragms for use by women and condoms for use by male partners are provided, wherein each of the devices contains a drug effective in treating a particular vaginal infection, while further exhibiting at least one additional function selected from the group dealing with non-hormonal contraception, management of sexually transmitted diseases, viral infections, and retroviral infections as well as the treatment of cervical cancer. |
| US09034353B2 |
Meso-sized capsules useful for the delivery of agricultural chemicals
Disclosed herein are mesocapsules that include agriculturally active ingredients. These mesocapsules are comprised of a polyurea shell and include hydrophilic groups on their surfaces and have a volume-average diameter of about 500 nm or less and some of them have a volume-average diameter on the order of about 300 nm or less. These mesocapsules are suited for delivering active ingredients that are not very soluble in water. Methods for making these mesocapsules include interfacial polycondensation reactions carried out in the presence of surfactants and other methods in which all or most of the surfactant is replaced by adding amino acids to the aqueous phase of the interfacial reaction mixture before forming the final emulsion. |
| US09034352B2 |
Microbicide combinations containing silver
A synergistic microbicidal composition. The composition comprises a silver-containing copolymer comprising polymerized units of a monomer X and a monomer Y; wherein monomer X is an ethylenically unsaturated compound having a substituent group selected from an unsaturated or aromatic heterocyclic group having at least one hetero atom selected from N, O and S; wherein monomer Y is selected from carboxylic acids, carboxylic acid salts, carboxylic acid esters, organosulfuric acids, organosulfuric acid salts, sulfonic acids, sulfonic acid salts, phosphonic acids, phosphonic acid salts, vinyl esters, (meth)acrylamides, C8-C20 aromatic monomers containing at least one exocyclic ethylenic unsaturation and combinations thereof; and at least one organic biocide. |
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Compositions and methods for treating a damaged cardiovascular element
In the present invention, the applicants describe methods and compositions of treating damaged cardiovascular elements and cardiovascular conditions including hypotension, atherosclerotic lesions, vulnerable plaque, and acute myocardial infarct. The applicants demonstrate the ability of a biomembrane sealing agent to accumulate on the walls of damaged blood vessels and help improving mean arterial pressure following tissue injury. The applicants describe the use of formulations comprising at least one biomembrane sealing agent and one bioactive agent for prophylactic treatment such as they could be administered concurrently to an invasive therapeutic intervention or after the insult (i.e. post-injury or post-surgery). Alternatively, these methods and compositions could be used to reduce the severity of cardiovascular diseases after onset. |
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Injectable chitosan mixtures forming hydrogels
A chitosan composition which forms a hydrogel at near physiological pH and 37° C., comprising at least one type of chitosan having a degree of acetylation in the range of from about 30% to about 60%, and at least one type of chitosan having a degree of deacetylation of at least about 70% is disclosed. Further disclosed is a chitosan composition which forms a hydrogel at near physiological pH and 37° C., that includes at least one type of chitosan having a degree of deacetylation of at least about 70% and a molecular weight of from 10-4000 kDa, and at least one type of a chitosan having a molecular weight of from 200-20000 Da. Further disclosed are methods of preparation and uses of the chitosan compositions. |