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| US07830387B2 |
Parallel engine support in display driver model
Systems and methods that independently control divided and/or isolated processing resources of a Graphical Processing Unit (GPU). Synchronization primitives for processing are shared among such resources to process interaction with the engines and their associated different requirements (e.g. different language). Accordingly, independent threads can be created against particular nodes (e.g., a video engine node, 3D engine node), wherein multiple engines can exist under a single node, and independent control can subsequently be exerted upon the plurality of engines associated with the GPU. |
| US07830386B1 |
Register transfer level simulation using a graphics processor
Systems and methods for using a graphics processor as a coprocessor to a general purpose processor to perform register transfer level simulations may improve simulation performance compared with using only the general purpose processor. The internal state of memory elements of an RTL model of an electronic circuit are stored as surface data for each simulation timestep. Transform functions are used to determine a next state based on the current state and simulation inputs. The transfer functions are expressed as a graphics program, such as a shader or vertex program that may be executed by a programmable graphics processor. |
| US07830381B2 |
Systems for visualizing images using explicit quality prioritization of a feature(s) in multidimensional image data sets, related methods and computer products
Visualization systems for rendering images from a multi-dimensional data set, include an interactive visualization system configured to accept user input to define at least one explicit prioritized feature in an image rendered from a multi-dimensional image data set. The at least one prioritized feature is automatically electronically rendered with high or full quality in different interactively requested rendered images of the image data while other non-prioritized features are rendered at lower quality. The visualization system may optionally include a rendering system configured to render images by electronically assigning a level of detail for different tiles associated with an image, each level of detail having a number of pixel samples to be calculated to thereby accelerate image processing. |
| US07830379B2 |
Architectures for parallelized intersection testing and shading for ray-tracing rendering
Ray tracing scenes is accomplished using a plurality of intersection testing resources coupled with a plurality of shading resources, communicative in the aggregate through links/queues. A queue from testing to shading comprises respective ray/primitive intersection indications, comprising a ray identifier. A queue from shading to testing comprises identifiers of new rays to be tested, wherein data defining the rays is separately stored in memories distributed among the intersection testing resources. Ray definition data can be retained in distributed memories until rays complete intersection testing, and be selected for testing multiple times based on ray identifier. A structure of acceleration shapes can be used. Packets of ray identifiers and shape data can be passed among the intersection testing resources, and each resource can test rays identified in the packet, and for which definition data is present in its memory. Test results for acceleration shapes are used to collect rays against acceleration shapes, and closest detection ray/primitive intersections are indicated by sending ray identifiers to shading resources. |
| US07830376B2 |
Method for detecting two dimensional sketch data from source model data for three dimensional reverse modeling
A method for detecting two dimensional sketch data from source model data for three dimensional reverse modeling. The method includes the steps of detecting optional model data, establishing X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis of the model data depending upon a reference coordinate system information inputted from a user, and setting a work plane for detecting two dimensional section data of the model data; projecting, on the work plane, two dimensional section data to be detected from the model data or polylines detected by designating a detection position; detecting two dimensional projected section data of the model data projected on the work plane, and dividing the two dimensional projected section data into feature segments depending upon a curvature distribution; and establishing a constraint and numerical information in accordance with connection of the divided feature segments of the two dimensional projected section data, and creating two dimensional sketch data. |
| US07830374B2 |
System and method for integrating dispersed point-clouds of multiple scans of an object
A system for integrating dispersed point-clouds of an object is provided. The system includes a fixture for fixing an object, a measurement machine to scan all surfaces of the object and a computer. The fixture, which has three reference balls, is 360-degree rotatable. The computer includes a point-cloud reading module, a sphere fitting module, a computing module, a matching module and an aligning module. The system utilizes three reference objects to integrate dispersed point-clouds of multiple scans of the object, restore original space location relations of the point-clouds, so as to obtain a complete space point-cloud of the object with simple operation and higher precision. A related method is also provided. |
| US07830373B1 |
System and methods of civil engineering objects model
The invention relates to a computer implemented civil engineering objects system and methods for defining and representing three-dimensional civil engineering design components. The types of civil engineering objects comprise spot object, linear object and surface object. Each type of civil engineering objects are further classified as various categories based on their geometric and engineering similarities. Each civil engineering object comprises positioning geometry data for defining its spatial positioning in a Cartesian coordinates system, relative parametric perimeters data for defining its three-dimensional outline geometry relating to its positioning geometry, and relative parametric model means for calculating its spatial coordinates and geometric features from its positioning geometry data and relative parametric perimeters data according to its predefined relative parametric model. The relative parametric models are established per each civil engineering object category, and are predefined for all civil engineering object categories. The relative parametric model of a surface object comprises a ruled surface and relative parametric sections along its mesh lines. |
| US07830372B2 |
Method and system for providing transparent access to hardware graphic layers
The present invention relates generally to computer graphics, and more specifically to methods of, and systems for, configuring, controlling and accessing multiple hardware graphics layers that are used to compose a single video display. One aspect of the invention is broadly defined as follows: in a computer environment including a software application and an operating system running on a computer, the computer including a graphics card and a video display, the graphics card being operable to render images to the video display, the improvement comprising: the operating system including a universal application programming interface (API) which supports hardware layers on graphics cards; the operating system being operable to: receive draw events via the universal API; determine what hardware layers are available on the graphics card, and what their parameters are; and respond to draw requests from the software application by rendering the draw requests selectively to any of the available hardware layers on the graphics card; whereby the computer environment allows software applications to exploit available hardware layers on the graphics card. |
| US07830362B2 |
Laser and digital camera computer pointer device system
The present invention defines a system wherein a computer with an attached image capture camera can receive control signals from a user based on analysis of the captured images. Specifically, the user is interacting with the standard display output of the computer via a LASER pointer and these interactions are detected by analysis software modules operating on the captured images. These analysis modules use a series of algorithms to determine the intention of the user's LASER position and motion such as the intent to perform the equivalent of a standard mouse pointer device click, trace out a standard glyph representing a letter, or a custom input as determined by independent application software. |
| US07830354B2 |
Driving apparatus for display device that uses control signals based on sum of clock signals
A driving apparatus for a display device that is capable of lowering the manufacturing cost for different types of gate driving integrated circuits is presented. The apparatus has pixels arranged in a matrix, each pixel having a first and a second subpixels. A gate driver has a plurality of gate driving circuits, and each of the plurality of gate driving circuits generates first and second gate signals that are applied to the first and second subpixels, respectively. A controller outputs control signals for controlling the output of a carry signal for each of the gate driving circuits. Where an OR gate serves as the controller, two types of gate signals for different pixel rows can be generated: a first type where gate signals are applied to the different pixel rows at the same time and a second type where gate signals are not applied at the same time. |
| US07830353B2 |
Method for transmitting control signal of chip-on-glass liquid crystal display
A method for transmitting control signals of a liquid crystal display is provided. The LCD includes a timing controller. The method packs the control signals of the timing controller into a control packet which comprises a header field and a control item having a control field and a data field. The header field indicates the start of the control packet, the control field records a type of an event, and the data field records a parameter of the event. The control packet is transmitted on one or a limited number of transmission lines. |
| US07830351B2 |
LCD gate driver circuitry having adjustable current driving capacity
An LCD gate driver circuitry having a control circuit to adjust the driving current according to a bias control signal, wherein the control circuit comprises a plurality of PMOS switching elements connected in parallel and a plurality of NMOS switching elements connected in parallel. These switching elements form a plurality of PMOS/NMOS switching element pairs. Each of the pairs serves as a current booster stage in the gate driver circuitry. The “ON”/“OFF” state of each switching element pair is controlled by a separate bias signal so that the switching element pairs can be selectively turned on in order to adjust the driver current as needed. As such, the same gate driver circuitry can be used with different LCD panels. |
| US07830350B2 |
Display panel driving device, display apparatus and method of driving the same
A display panel for driving a display panel in response to data and gate signals, includes first and second switching sections, a timing control section, a driving voltage generating section, a gate driving section and data driving section. The first switching section switches a source voltage in response to a first switching signal. The timing control section outputs a gate control signal and a data control signal in response to the source voltage. The driving voltage generating section receives the source voltage to output first, second and third driving voltages. The second switching section switches the first, second and third driving voltages. The gate driving section outputs the gate signals in response to the first and second driving voltages. The data driving section outputs the data signals in response to the third driving voltage. The display panel eliminates a noise generated when an electric power is off. |
| US07830348B2 |
Integrated circuit for liquid crystal display device
A liquid crystal display device that comprises a panel, a timing controller for providing control signals to the panel, a video chip for receiving video signals and providing decoded video signals to the panel, a phase lock loop for providing a reference clock frequency, and a source driver for receiving the control signals and video signals to drive the panel, wherein the timing controller, the video chip and the phase lock loop are incorporated into the source driver in an integrated circuit. |
| US07830346B2 |
Liquid crystal display panel with color washout improvement by scanning line coupling and applications of same
A liquid crystal display (LCD) panel with color washout improvement. In one embodiment, the LCD panel includes a common electrode, a plurality of scanning lines, a plurality of data lines, and a plurality of pixels formed by the plurality of data lines crossing the plurality of scanning lines, each pixel comprising two or more sub-pixels, each sub-pixel comprising a sub-pixel electrode, a transistor electrically coupled to a corresponding scanning line, a corresponding data line and the sub-pixel electrode, a liquid crystal capacitor electrically coupled between the sub-pixel electrode and the common electrode, and a storage capacitor, wherein at least one of the storage capacitors of the two or more sub-pixels is electrically coupled between its corresponding sub-pixel electrode and a scanning line immediately prior or next to the corresponding scanning line, and the rest of the storage capacitors of the two or more sub-pixels each is coupled between its corresponding sub-pixel electrode and the common electrode. |
| US07830341B2 |
Organic electroluminescence display device
An organic electroluminescence (EL) display device wherein pixel defects are reduced with a minimum increase in the number of thin film transistors used is to be provided. The organic EL display device has: a plurality of power supply lines each for supplying a current to one or another of pixel circuits disposed in an area surrounded by image signal lines and scanning lines; a plurality of split organic EL elements connected in parallel, each connected to one or another of the pixel circuits; a first thin film transistor of which the gate electrode is connected to the signal lines, the source electrode is connected in parallel to the anodes of the plurality of split organic EL elements, and the drain is connected to the power supply lines, and which controls the total amperage to be supplied during the light emitting period to the plurality of split organic EL elements with signals captured from the signal lines; and a plurality of second thin film transistors each disposed between the first thin film transistor and one or another of the split organic EL elements to control the current supplied to each of the split organic EL elements from the first thin film transistor. |
| US07830340B2 |
Display device and driving method thereof, display module, and portable information terminal
It is an object to provide a display device having a simple structure of a driver circuit for inputting a video signal to a pixel, high display quality of the intermediate gradation and low power consumption, and a driving method thereof.Each of a plurality of pixels has a light emitting element and a capacitor. One electrode of the light emitting element is connected to the other electrode of the capacitor and one electrode of the light emitting element is applied to a voltage which is equal to or higher than a threshold voltage of the light emitting element and a potential of one electrode of the capacitor is changed. Therefore, a potential of one electrode of the light emitting element is changed and the light emitting element emits light. |
| US07830338B2 |
Plasma display and driving method thereof
A driving circuit and method for driving a plasma display cell array using the circuit is disclosed. The driving circuit comprises a first transistor configured to drive the cells, a first driving sub-circuit configured to turn the first transistor on, and a second driving sub-circuit configured to turn the first transistor off when the voltage driven to the cells reaches a selected value. |
| US07830335B1 |
Method for representing moving objects in bitmap format on a matrixed display device
The invention creates a method for representing moving objects in bit-mapped format on a matrixlike display device, having the following steps: calculation of a plurality of bit maps for a certain number of a various object representations along a predetermined path curve in advance; storage of the plurality of bit maps in memory in advance; and execution of a representation processing with a display sequence of object representations along the path curve by reading and displaying correspondingly memorized bit maps. |
| US07830333B2 |
Slide-out information display
Slide-out and roll-up information displays and methods supply enlarged viewing areas. A slide-out information display device includes stacked display segments wherein each of the display segments except one is at least partially covered by the others. Separable bezel segments support the display segments, the stacked display segments being uncovered when the bezel segments are separated from a collapsed configuration to an un-collapsed configuration for use by a user. A roll-up display device includes flexible display membranes. Scrolling assemblies in the roll-up display include rotatably mounted scrolling assembly mechanisms for rolling up the flexible display membranes. Some scrolling assemblies are movable and can be extended beyond the housing members. At least one display membrane being covered by at least one other display membrane when the movable scrolling assemblies are not extended, and the covered display membranes being uncovered when the movable scrolling assemblies are extended. |
| US07830331B2 |
Electronic device
An electronic device includes: a circuit board that has a wireless communication module that is mounted thereon and a feed line that is formed on the circuit board and electrically connected to the wireless communication module; a planar member that is formed with an opening and has a flexible planar piece that is formed to protrude toward the circuit board from an edge of the opening; and an antenna pattern that includes an antenna part that is formed on the planar member and a feeder part that is formed on the flexible planar piece, wherein circuit board and the planar member are arranged to be in positions to flexibly bend the flexible planar piece by the circuit board to electrically connect the feeder part of the antenna pattern and the feed line formed on the circuit board. |
| US07830323B2 |
Antenna device and wireless mobile terminal provided with magnetic material
An antenna device is provided. The antenna device includes an antenna element including a first portion and a second portion formed almost parallel to each other, and a plane-shaped piece of magnetic material provided between the first portion and the second portion, the magnetic material arranged almost parallel to the first portion and the second portion. A wireless mobile terminal is provided. The wireless mobile terminal includes a printed circuit board, an antenna element including a first portion and a second portion formed almost parallel to each other, the first portion and the second portion arranged almost parallel to the printed circuit board each, and a plane-shaped piece of magnetic material provided between the first portion and the second portion, the magnetic material arranged almost parallel to the printed circuit board, the magnetic material arranged almost parallel to the first portion and the second portion. |
| US07830322B1 |
RFID reader antenna assembly
An antenna system for a reader configured to interact with RFID tags includes one or more antenna elements electrically coupled to the reader for transmission and reception of RFID signals. In one embodiment the antenna elements include a conductive plate, a first elongate aperture in the plate oriented longitudinally in a first direction, a second elongate aperture in the plate oriented longitudinally in the first direction so as to be generally parallel with the first elongate aperture, a third elongate aperture in the plate oriented longitudinally in a second direction generally perpendicular to the first direction and configured to join the first and second apertures at about the longitudinal middle of the first aperture. Both “h”-shaped and “H”-shaped versions are provided. In another embodiment the antenna element comprises a rectangular slot. |
| US07830321B2 |
Antenna for ultra wide band telecommunications
An antenna for an ultra wide band telecommunications, provided with a rectangular conductive plate where a bow tie slot is formed, an auxiliary element extended from said rectangular conductive plate above one of two vertical angle parts opposed at a center part of the bow tie slot, a feeding part formed at one of the vertical angle parts, and a grounding part formed at the other vertical angle part. |
| US07830317B2 |
Electronic apparatus
According to one embodiment, an antenna incorporated in an electronic apparatus includes an antenna element formed of a metal thin film and provided on the inner surface of a side wall of a housing, an antenna ground formed of a metal thin film and provided on the inner surface of the bottom wall of the housing, and a conductor portion formed of a metal thin film, provided at least on the inner surface of the bottom wall and connecting the antenna element to the antenna ground. The feed pin of a feed terminal mounted on a printed circuit board is kept in contact with the conductor portion on the bottom wall to feed power from a wireless module to the antenna. |
| US07830312B2 |
Wireless antenna array system architecture and methods to achieve 3D beam coverage
Embodiments of wireless antenna array systems to achieve three-dimensional beam coverage are described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. |
| US07830310B1 |
Artificial impedance structure
An artificial impedance structure and a method for manufacturing same. The structure contains a dielectric layer having generally opposed first and second surfaces, a conductive layer disposed on the first surface, and a plurality of conductive structures disposed on the second surface to provide a preselected impedance profile along the second surface. |
| US07830308B2 |
Apparatus for multilateration and method
To cater for the positioning of an aircraft in a boundary zone between two adjacent multilateration systems, the controller (14) in one system receives Time Difference of Arrival data provided by the controller (15) in the second system. The controller (15) derives the TDoA data from time of arrival data provided by its receiver stations (9-13). By furnishing TDoA data the timings of the two systems do not need to be synchronised. The controller (14) uses the TDoA data and also time of arrival data from its local receiver stations (4-8) to perform a multilateration to determine the location of the aircraft (16). |
| US07830305B2 |
Locator beacon system having global communication capability
The invention provides an emergency communication device capable of transmitting an emergency alert signal using more than one wireless communication system. When a commercial wireless carrier network is available, the device transmits the emergency alert signal to a central monitoring service via the wireless carrier network. When no wireless carrier network is available, the device transmits the emergency alert signal to an emergency search and rescue (SAR) satellite system. The device includes a first transmitter for transmitting the emergency alert signal to the SAR satellite system, a receiver for receiving location determination signals from Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites, and a second transmitter for transmitting the emergency alert signal by way of the wireless carrier network. In preferred embodiments, the first transmitter is a personal locator beacon transmitter compatible with the Cospas-Sarsat satellite system and the second transmitter is a Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) transmitter. |
| US07830303B2 |
Coherent integration enhancement method, positioning method, storage medium, coherent integration enhancement circuit, positioning circuit, and electronic instrument
Integrated correlation values (I and Q integrated correlation values) between each of I and Q signals obtained from a received signal and a code replica are calculated by a coherent integration process performed by a correlation process circuit section 32. A coherent integration enhancement circuit section converts a phase angle θ of each of the I and Q integrated correlation values (IQ coordinate values) into a double angle, and further integrates the converted I and Q integrated correlation values (IQ coordinate values) to calculate I and Q enhanced integrated correlation values. An incoherent integration circuit section performs an incoherent integration process on the I and Q enhanced integrated correlation values. A coherent integration time T1 of the correlation circuit section is set to be 20 ms or less, and an integration time T2 of the coherent integration enhancement circuit section is set to be longer than 20 ms. |
| US07830294B2 |
Measurement amplification device and method
Measurement amplification methods and devices for detecting the detuning of a measurement bridge (10) to which a bipolar, rectangular supply voltage (Us) is supplied. The methods and devices use integrating A/D conversion and are characterized in that a reference voltage (Uref) used for the A/D conversion undergoes polarity changes synchronized with the polarity changes of the supply voltage (Us). Offset and drift are eliminated by totaling an even number of individual measurements. |
| US07830292B2 |
High density row RAM for column parallel CMOS image sensors
A readout circuit of an imager that enables analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) to be shared between columns of the imager is provided. Groups of ADCs share a single block of memory for storing signals processed by the ADCs. The ADCs process signals received from one group of columns of pixels and, at a different time, the ADCs process signals from another group of columns of pixels. While one of the signals processed from a column is being stored in a first memory bank, signals previously processed and stored in a second memory bank are being readout of the storage locations and provided downstream for further processing. |
| US07830289B2 |
Sigma-delta modulator for PWM applications with minimum dynamical control and dithering
The circuit includes, upstream from a PWM quantizer, that is between the output of the sigma-delta modulator and the input of the PWM or PWM-like quantizer, a second or ancillary sigma-delta stage of any order and architecture, with the function of controlling the minimum dynamic of the sigma-delta modulator. This second sigma-delta stage is input with the output signal of the sigma-delta modulator summed to a signal corresponding to the difference between the input signal and the output signal of the second sigma-delta stage, delayed by a delay block. |
| US07830283B2 |
Compact encoding of small integers
A method and apparatus for encoding a set of integers is described. The largest power of two integer is determined based on a size of the set of integers with an integer encoder. A code table is constructed using the largest power of two integer. A uniform coding is constructed with values from the code table. A string “1” is prepended to each code from the code table. The string “1” is appended to a string “0” from the code table. |
| US07830277B2 |
Method and apparatus for providing intrinsic information in mobile communication terminal
A method and apparatus for providing and displaying information generated with a bar code and stored within a mobile communication terminal for easy recognition is provided. The method of providing intrinsic information in a mobile communication terminal includes verifying whether intrinsic information about the mobile communication terminal is stored; and displaying the intrinsic information on a screen when the intrinsic information is stored. Therefore, when a user wants to verify information for a mobile communication terminal, information about the terminal is displayed on a screen with a bar code, so that it is easy to verify and recognize the information about the terminal. Further, even if the mobile communication terminal is turned off, information about the terminal stored in the RFID tag is read by an RFID reader, so that it is easy to verify and recognize the information about the terminal. |
| US07830274B2 |
Method and device for improving traffic safety
An embodiment of the present invention improves traffic safety in the field of aviation and in the field of shipping, and also in road traffic. In at least one embodiment, a method achieves this by determining at specified intervals a current position and a current direction, retrieving geographical description data for at least one exclusion zone or one danger area from a control center and from this data, by way of a warning condition, issuing at least one warning message, provided the warning condition has been fulfilled. In at least one embodiment, the warning condition is selected in such a way that intrusion into the at least one exclusion zone or one danger area can be securely prevented by way of an appropriate counter maneuver. |
| US07830273B2 |
Sensor networks for pipeline monitoring
A sensor network for monitoring of a pipeline comprises a sensor disposed for monitoring of a pipeline, the sensor capable of acquiring data related to the pipeline and communicating sensor data; a first remote sensor interface (RSI) comprising a data communications device capable of receiving the sensor data communicated from the sensor, and transmitting data relating to the received sensor data; and a data communications device capable of receiving the data transmitted by the first RSI and transmitting data related to the sensor data directly or indirectly to a network external to the sensor network. The sensor network comprises a common designation network. |
| US07830266B2 |
Drowsy state determination device and method
A blink detection section generates an eye-closure signal indicating the duration of a period for which the driver closes his/her eyes. An eye-closure count section calculates the respective occurrence frequencies of single eye closures in a prescribed measurement period for a first eye-closure period threshold and a second eye-closure period threshold, based on the eye-closure signal and the respective eye-closure period thresholds. A drowsy state determination section compares the respective occurrence frequencies with the first eye-closure frequency threshold and the second eye-closure frequency threshold to determine which of the drowsiness levels corresponding to the respective thresholds the drowsiness level of the driver is at. |
| US07830265B2 |
Sleep alert device
The present invention relates to a sleep alert device that acts by pressure of the fingers of the user on sensors. The invention includes a limited number of sensors as well as an instant alarm system which prevents accidental problems with previous delay alarm systems. At least one sensor is mounted on the fingers of the user or the steering wheel and with no delay of any kind connected directly or wirelessly to a control panel for control of the pressure sensors. The device has a means for detecting the wearing by the user, such as a pulse detector which can tell if the device is on or off when a pulse is detected respectively. |
| US07830263B2 |
Closure with RFID device
A closure (10) and RFID device (15) in combination, wherein the closure comprises a metal shell and the RFID device comprises a tag (40) and antenna means (80). The tag (40) comprises an RFID chip (60) and an electrical circuit (50) and the antenna means (80) is adapted to be one side of a dipole. The RFID device is entirely located within the metal closure with and spaced from but electrically connected (70) to the metal closure (10) such that the closure becomes the other side of the dipole antenna. |
| US07830258B2 |
Systems, methods, and devices for converting and commissioning wireless sensors
In one embodiment the present invention is an encoder for commissioning RFID transponders and includes a housing encasing a motor assembly, wireless communication means for transferring instructions and data from and to a remote host, on-board memory, a processor, and an antenna with corresponding mechanism to encode and verify a programmable RFID transponder within a protective enclosure. The present invention further includes novel methods for commissioning RFID transponders, as well as methods for recycling and reusing various components including the protective enclosure and RFID transponders. |
| US07830255B2 |
Electronic article surveillance activator/deactivator and method therefor
An electric motor, system and method for activating and deactivating an EAS article is disclosed. The electric motor has a stationary electromagnet having a center. The electric motor further has a platform located parallel to the electromagnet, wherein the platform rotates about a center concentric with the center of the electromagnet. The electric motor further has a first magnet with a first polarity located on the platform and a second magnet with a second polarity located on the platform radially opposite to the first magnet. The electric motor further has a commutator for periodically reversing current supplied to the electromagnet so as to produce a first magnetic field that interacts with the first and the second magnet and causes the platform to spin about its center. When the platform rotates, a second magnetic field for one of activation and deactivation of an EAS article is produced by the first and the second magnet. |
| US07830254B2 |
Screening checkpoint for passengers and baggage
An advanced technology screening checkpoint system includes a baggage screening zone, a passenger screening zone, and a secondary screening zone. The baggage screening zone may include an explosives scanning system and an imaging system, while the passenger screening zone may include an explosives detection portal and a self-divestment portal to show passengers what to divest prior to screening by a high sensitivity metal detection portal. In some implementations, a secondary screening zone includes a sealed-bottle scanning system, an enhanced explosives detection system, a weapons search routine, and a body scanning system. Centralized monitoring of screening results for individual detection and screening systems of the baggage, passenger, and secondary screening zones may be provided by a combined user interface (CUI). |
| US07830253B2 |
FSOC/radio intrusion detection system
Certain exemplary embodiments provide a method comprising sensing an intruder within a predetermined vicinity of a Free Space Optical Communication (FSOC) system; and reducing an emitted power of the FSOC system. Certain exemplary embodiments provide a system comprising a Free Space Optical Communication (FSOC) subsystem; a sensor adapted to detect an intruder within a predetermined vicinity of the FSOC subsystem; and a switch adapted to reduce an emitted power of the FSOC subsystem, said switch coupled to said sensor. |
| US07830251B2 |
Receiving apparatus
A receiving apparatus includes a receiving section for receiving a broadcast. The apparatus further includes a location detector for detecting the location of the receiving apparatus, a moving direction calculator for calculating a moving direction of the receiving apparatus based on the location detected by the location detector, and a controller for allowing a reproducing section to reproduce a part of or all of the broadcast received by the receiving section selectively based on the moving direction calculated by the moving direction calculator. |
| US07830250B2 |
Apparatus and method for location estimation using power supply voltage levels of signal transmitters
Beacon generators transmit wireless beacon signals for use in tracking an object. Among other things, a wireless beacon signal from a particular beacon generator contains information identifying a power supply voltage associated with that beacon generator. A tracking device associated with the object receives one or more of the beacon signals. The tracking device measures the signal strength of a received beacon signal, and the tracking device identifies the power supply voltage associated with the beacon generator that transmitted the received beacon signal. The tracking device or an external component, such as a control unit, can use the identified signal strength and the identified power supply voltage to determine the location of the object. As a particular example, signal strengths and power supply voltages associated with at least three beacon signals can be used to identify the location of the object. |
| US07830249B2 |
Communications system based on real-time neurophysiological characterization
A communications system is provided that includes a communications scheduler adapted to receive messages from a plurality of message sources and sensors. The messages comprise human and generated messages. The sensors comprise situational, neurophysiological and physiological sensors. The cognitive state profile processing unit receives sensor data and produces a current cognitive state profile for the user. The communications scheduler includes a context manager that receives outputs from the plurality of sensors, monitors a current user's tasks, and retains information about the user's environment, a message characterization unit that characterizes the messages using the attributes of the message, outputs from the sensors, and the user's specific baseline profile data and a presentation unit that receives the characterized messages, the cognitive state profile, and context information and queues the characterized messages into a prioritized message list and presents the message list to the user via the display unit. |
| US07830247B2 |
Vehicle lighting system and method
A system controls an auxiliary light for a vehicle. The system includes a cockpit button to activate the auxiliary light, a Hall sensor operable to detect the installation and removal of a magnetized cover for the auxiliary light; a warning indicator; and a controller. The controller activates the warning indicator in response to the output of the sensor and the on/off state of the cockpit button. |
| US07830243B2 |
Dual mode vehicle blind spot system
A proximity sensor system for a vehicle in reverse includes a zone detection module. The zone detection module switches a first remote sensor from a first mode corresponding to a near zone rearward of the vehicle to a second mode corresponding to a far zone rearward of the vehicle. The near zone includes an area of coverage wider and shorter in range than an area of coverage of the far zone. A response module responds to first objects in the near zone and selectively responds to second objects in the far zone when the second objects are in motion. |
| US07830242B2 |
Driver assistance system having a device for detecting special situations
A driver assistance system includes a position finding system (12) for locating objects in the surroundings of a vehicle and at least one assistance function, as well as a device for recognizing special situations by recognizing a characteristic signature in at least one distribution of position finding data in a set of located objects. |
| US07830237B1 |
Transformer
A transformer includes an iron core having a shaft around which a plurality of coil modules is mounted. Each coil module includes spiral, upper and lower coil sections each having an outer loop and a plurality of inner loops received in and coplanar with the outer loop. The inner loops of the spiral upper coil section and the inner loops of the spiral lower coil section include a common innermost loop through which the shaft extends. Upper and lower ends of each coil module are respectively interconnected to the outer loops of the upper and lower coil sections. The spiral upper section is superimposed on the spiral lower section to form a two-layer structure. The lower end of an upper one of two adjacent coil modules interconnected to the upper end of a lower one of the two adjacent coil modules. |
| US07830234B1 |
Transformer structure
A transformer includes a bobbin assembly, a magnetic core covering element, and a magnetic core assembly. The bobbin assembly includes a primary bobbin, a first secondary bobbin and a first channel. The primary bobbin includes a first sheathing part. At least one primary winding coil is wound around the primary bobbin. The first sheathing part has a first receptacle. A separation structure is formed within the first receptacle. The first secondary bobbin is accommodated within the first receptacle. A first secondary winding coil is wound around the first secondary bobbin and includes a wound segment and a returned segment. The wound segment and the returned segment are separated from each other by the separation structure. The magnetic core covering element is coupled with the bobbin assembly, and includes a second channel. The magnetic core assembly is partially embedded into the first channel and the second channel. |
| US07830228B2 |
Miniature RF and microwave components and methods for fabricating such components
RF and microwave radiation directing or controlling components are provided that may be monolithic, that may be formed from a plurality of electrodeposition operations and/or from a plurality of deposited layers of material, that may include switches, inductors, antennae, transmission lines, filters, and/or other active or passive components. Components may include non-radiation-entry and non-radiation-exit channels that are useful in separating sacrificial materials from structural materials. Preferred formation processes use electrochemical fabrication techniques (e.g. including selective depositions, bulk depositions, etching operations and planarization operations) and post-deposition processes (e.g. selective etching operations and/or back filling operations). |
| US07830224B2 |
Compact Magic-T using microstrip-slotline transitions
The design of a compact low-loss Magic-T is described. The planar Magic-T incorporates a compact microstrip-slotline tee junction and small microstrip-slotline transition area to reduce slotline radiation. The Magic-T produces broadband in-phase and out-of-phase power combiner/divider responses, has low in-band insertion loss, and small in-band phase and amplitude imbalance. |
| US07830221B2 |
Coupling cancellation scheme
Methods and apparatus are disclosed, such as those involving an interconnection layout for an integrated circuit (IC). One such layout includes a plurality of differential pairs of lines. Each differential pair has two lines including one or more parallel portions extending substantially parallel to each other. Each pair also includes a shield line. Each of the shield lines includes one or more parallel portions interposed between the parallel portions of one of the pairs of differential lines. One or more of the shield lines are electrically connected to a voltage reference, such as ground. This layout is believed to reduce or eliminate intra-pair coupling as well as inter-pair coupling. |
| US07830217B1 |
Method and system of vector signal generator with direct RF signal synthesis and parallel signal processing
A vector signal generator with direct RF signal synthesis is disclosed. The vector signal generator comprises an RF signal synthesizer, a switch, and a memory. The RF signal synthesizer is configured for converting baseband IQ signals into a modulated digital RF signal. The RF signal synthesizer is connected to an I input, a Q input, a clock input, a control input, and an output, where the clock input is a clock input of the vector signal generator, the control input is a control input of the vector signal generator, and the output is an RF signal output of the vector signal generator. The switch is configured for selecting a source of IQ signals and is connected to an external I input, an external Q input, a stored signal I input, a stored signal Q input, the control input, an I output, and a Q output. The external I input and external Q input are external IQ inputs to the vector signal generator and the I output and the Q output are connected to the I input and the Q input of the RF signal synthesizer. The memory is configured for storing IQ signals samples, said memory being connected to the control input and having a stored I output, connected to the stored signal I input, and a stored Q output connected to the stored signal Q input. |
| US07830215B2 |
Piezoelectric oscillator and method for manufacturing the same
A method for manufacturing a piezoelectric oscillator includes the steps of: forming a first semiconductor layer above a substrate; forming a second semiconductor layer above the first semiconductor layer; forming a first opening section that exposes the substrate by removing the second semiconductor layer and the first semiconductor layer in an area for forming a support section; forming the support section in the first opening section; forming a driving section that generates flexing vibration in an oscillation section above the second semiconductor layer; patterning the second semiconductor layer to form the oscillation section having the supporting section as a base end and another end provided so as not to contact the supporting section, and a second opening section that exposes the first semiconductor layer; and removing the first semiconductor layer through a portion exposed at the second opening section by an etching method, thereby forming a cavity section at least below the oscillation section, wherein the step of forming the driving section includes the steps of forming a first electrode, forming a piezoelectric layer above the first electrode, and forming a second electrode above the piezoelectric layer. |
| US07830214B2 |
Adjustable chaotic signal generator using pulse modulation for ultra wideband (UWB) communications and chaotic signal generating method thereof
An adjustable chaotic signal generator using pulse modulation for UWB communications, and a chaotic signal generating method thereof are provided. The chaotic signal generator for UWB communications includes a plurality of pulse generators which generates pulses of different frequencies; at least one combiner which combines the pulses generated at the pulse generators; and a plurality of local oscillators which receives signals from the combiner, respectively, and generates a chaotic signal by increasing the received signals to different frequency bands. Accordingly, a plurality of users can conduct the radio communications in a specific wireless communication range at the same time by generating the chaotic signal that can be split to the multiple channels. Also, the chaotic signal generator is structured using devices integratable on an integrated circuit. |
| US07830210B2 |
Amplifier device
Provided is an amplifier device including a J-FET, a bipolar transistor, a first resistor and a second resistor. The amplifier device has a configuration in which a gate of the J-FET is connected to one end of an ECM and one end of the first resistor, a drain of the J-FET is connected to an input terminal of the bipolar transistor, a high-potential side of the bipolar transistor is connected to one end of a load resistor, the other end of the first resistor is grounded, a source of the J-FET and a low-potential side of the bipolar transistor are connected to one end of the second resistor, the other end of the second resistor is grounded, and an output voltage is drawn from the high-potential side of the bipolar transistor. |
| US07830209B1 |
Signal level selected efficiency in a charge pump power supply for a consumer device audio power output stage
A charge pump power supply for a consumer device audio power stage has an efficiency selected according to signal level. The frequency of operation of the charge pump and/or the effective size of a switching transistor bank is adjusted based upon a volume (gain) setting, or a detected signal level, so that internal power consumption of the charge pump is reduced when high output current is not required from the audio power stage and consequently from the charge pump. Operating modes of the charge pump are selected by the signal level indication and include at least a high power and a high efficiency mode selected by setting the charge pump operating frequency and/or enabling or disabling switching of one or more of multiple parallel transistors used to implement each switching element of the charge pump, thereby setting the level of gate capacitance being charged/discharged by the gate driver circuit(s). |
| US07830208B2 |
High-power common-base amplifier employing current source output bias
A common-base amplifier for a bipolar junction transistor or a heterojunction bipolar transistor employs an active current source output biasing to provide for improved power output in a power saturation region providing increased power for a given transistor area such as may be advantageous in mobile radio transmitters or the like. |
| US07830206B2 |
Amplifier circuit
An extraction circuit is connected to an input path of an output amplifier. When the power is turned on, the extraction circuit extracts current on the basis of a difference between the normal rise of the supply voltage and a delayed supply voltage. Therefore, a steep rise in the input of the output amplifier when the power is turned on can be removed. |
| US07830198B2 |
Multi-input mixer, mixer device, and mixing method
A mixer device includes a differential circuit, a transconductance circuit, and a selecting circuit. The differential circuit receives a differential input signal and generates a differential output signal. The transconductance circuit is coupled to the differential circuit, receives a plurality of radio frequency input signals, and determines to mix at least one of the radio frequency input signals with the differential input signal according to an enable signal. The selecting circuit receives a control signal and generates the enable signal according to the control signal. |
| US07830197B2 |
Adjustable integrator using a single capacitance
An integrating amplifier on an IC, which comprises a feedback loop using an external device as an integrating capacitor, has added a second feedback loop that provides an additional current to the input of the amplifier, which current can be used to increase the input range of the charge that can be measured without needing another external capacitor or pad. |
| US07830181B1 |
Deglitch circuit
A deglitch circuit including signal transmission units is provided. The signal transmission units are connected in serial to form a signal transmission unit string, and a first signal transmission unit of the signal transmission unit string receives a digital signal. Each signal transmission unit includes a first switch, a first delay circuit and a second switch. First and second terminals of the first switch are coupled to a previous signal transmission unit of the signal transmission unit string and an input terminal of the first delay circuit, respectively. The second switch is coupled between an output terminal of the first delay circuit and a first voltage. When the digital signal has a first logic state, the first switch is turned off, and the second switch is turned on. When the digital signal has a second logic state, the first switch is turned on, and the second switch is turned off. |
| US07830179B2 |
Multi-functional logic gate device and programmable integrated circuit device using the same
Provided is a logic gate device capable of performing multiple logic operations by using a single logic gate circuit. The multi-functional logic gate device includes a pull-up switching unit having input switches of a first group being respectively connected to multiple input terminals and selection switches of the first group connected to either a selection terminal or a logically inverted selection terminal, the pull-up switching unit electrically connecting the input switches of the first group in series or in parallel between a power source and an output terminal according to logic levels of the selection terminal and the inverted selection terminal. The multi-function logic gate includes a pull-down switching unit having input switches of a second group being respectively connected to multiple input terminals and selection switches of the second group connected to either the selection terminal or the inverted selection terminal, the pull-down switching unit electrically connecting the input switches of the second group in parallel or in series between the output terminal and a ground terminal according to the logic levels of the selection terminal and the inverted selection terminal. The connection of the input switches of the second group is complementarily opposite to the connection of the input switches of the first group. |
| US07830176B2 |
Controlling signal levels on a signal line within an integrated circuit
A signal line 12 has at a first location a first driver 14 to drive a first signal level on that signal line 12. A second driver 16 is provided at a second location, separated from the first location, and serves to drive the line signal to a different value from that driven by the first driver 14. Associated with each of these drivers 14, 16 are respective keeper circuits 18, 20, 22; 24, 26, 28 serving to maintain the signal value driven by the respective remote driver 16; 14. Thus, the first keeper 18, 20, 22 local to the first driver 14 serves to maintain the signal value driven by the second driver 16. The keepers 18, 20, 22; 24, 26, 28 are disabled by the control signal which enables their local driver 14; 16 and thus do not contend with the change being driven by their local driver 14, 16. |
| US07830173B2 |
Method and apparatus for universal program controlled bus architecture
An integrated circuit including a programmable logic array with a plurality of logic cells and programmable interconnections to receive input signals and to perform logical functions to transmit output signals. The integrated circuit may also include megacells comprising a plurality of functional blocks receiving inputs and transmitting outputs. The integrated circuit may also include a programmable interconnections subsystem to cascade the megacells. The megacells are coupled to the programmable logic array. |
| US07830172B1 |
Accessing user registers in an integrated circuit
Access is provided to user registers of a user design implemented on an integrated circuit (IC). A memory of the IC is initialized with instructions, and a portion of the programmable logic and interconnect resources of the IC is configured to implement an access interface, multiplexer logic, and the user design. A processor is coupled to the programmable logic and interconnect resources and executes the instructions from the memory. The processor receives from an external user interface, via the access interface, an access command. For a read command, the processor reads a value from an identified user register and transmits the value to the external user interface. For a write command, the processor writes a write value specified by the access command to the specified user register via the multiplexer logic. The processor and the user design are both coupled to write to the user registers via the multiplexer logic. |
| US07830170B2 |
Logic gate
A logic gate comprises a first switch, a second switch, a data network and a keeping circuitry. The first switch is adapted to connect a logic node to a first potential responsive to a transition of an enabling signal. The second switch is adapted to connect the logic node to a second potential via an electrical path responsive to a transition of the enabling signal. The data network is serially connected within the electrical path. The keeping circuitry comprises third and fourth switches serially connected between the logic node and the first potential and being controllable separately from each other, the third switch being adapted to be closed in case a potential on the logic node assumes the first potential and to be opened in case the potential on the logic node assumes the second potential. |
| US07830168B2 |
Temperature variance nullification in an inrush current suppression circuit
The temperature dependence of an inrush current suppression circuit comprising a MOSFET having an input terminal coupled to a direct current input voltage can a transistor electrically coupled to the MOSFET can be reduced by matching the temperature coefficient of a transistor to a component electrically coupled to the transistor. |
| US07830167B2 |
Pre-emphasis circuit
A pre-emphasis circuit which can improve a communication quality of a data transmission at low cost is provided. A current switch circuit, a current adder circuit, and transition detection circuits are provided in a transmitter of a data transmission system. The transition detection circuits detect transitions of transmission data signals which are a differential pair. The current switch circuit receives the transmission data signals, carries driving currents in accordance with the transmission data signals, and outputs output data signals which are a differential pair. The current adder circuit receives detection signals from the transition detection circuits, and adds driving currents in accordance with the detection signals to load resistors. By this means, output data signals in which the transitions are emphasized are inputted to a transmission line. |
| US07830153B2 |
Preventing an overloading of the electronic evaluation system due to voltage spikes in magneto-inductive flowmeters
The disclosure relates to a circuit arrangement for preventing overloading of magneto-inductive flowmeters. The disclosure can protect the amplifiers which are connected downstream thereof or the electronic evaluation system from overloading. To this end, the signal input circuit is provided with additional voltage-limiting diodes disposed downstream of the impedance converters so that eventual voltage tips are prevented during modulation in the downstream amplifiers of the evaluation electronics. |
| US07830152B2 |
System and method for enhanced accuracy in cable diagnostics of cable length
A system and method for enhanced accuracy in cable diagnostics of cable length. Conventional cable diagnostics such as time domain reflectometry can be used to determine cable length. This conventional technique can have accuracy limitations in certain situation such as with perfectly terminated cable. A cable length can also be determined through the use of link delay measurements that are based on clock synchronization between nodes in a network. Notwithstanding the accuracy issues of these link delay measurements, overall accuracy can be increased through the combination of the two cable length delay measurements into a final estimate. |
| US07830151B2 |
Electronic voltage supply method and apparatus
A method and apparatus for supplying a voltage in an information handling system. A modulated voltage signal output circuit linked to an amplitude control element. The amplitude control element linked to a voltage output circuit, the output circuit including one or more electrical energy-storage elements to receive an electrical current. The voltage output circuit having one or more electronic switches to alter the current passing to the energy-storage element(s) to provide a modulated voltage output. |
| US07830150B2 |
Helicopter electromagnetic prospecting system
An airborne electromagnetic prospecting system (10) is disclosed. The system (10) comprises a transmitter loop structure (12) hat is attached to, and arranged to be towed by, a helicopter (14). A transmitter (22) is fitted to the transmitter loop structure (12) for transmitting a primary electromagnetic field. A high drag bird (26) is attached to, and arranged to be towed by, the transmitter loop structure (12). A receiver (38) is fitted to the high drag bird (26) for receiving a primary and secondary resulting electromagnetic field, the secondary field arising from the interaction of the primary field with ground conductors that are traversed by the helicopter (14). Significantly, the high drag bird (26) is also attached to, and arranged to be towed by, the helicopter (14), so as to keep the position of the receiver (38) relative to the transmitter (22) substantially constant. |
| US07830138B2 |
Indicator element for a magnetic rotation angle sensor
An indicator element for a magnetic rotation angle sensor having a field probe for generating a sensor signal in response to a geometric position of the indicator element relative to the field probe is disclosed. The indicator element has a permanent magnet with an annular cross-section having a plurality of segments, magnetization of the segments being in different directions so that a homogeneous magnetic field is formed in an inner region of the indicator element into which the field probe is arranged. At least two segments exhibit radial or diametrical magnetization and at least two segments exhibit lateral magnetization. |
| US07830136B2 |
Method and arrangement for mounting a sensor designed for measuring the distance between stator and rotor
The invention relates to a sensor (6) for measuring the distance between a stator and a rotor, which sensor is of the magnetic type and has a sensor body (8) to which is attached a sensor tip (10), The tip of the sensor (10) is connected to the sensor body (8) by a fixing arrangement (14) that has a locking device (16) that interacts with engaging devices (24) and a spring arrangement (34). The locking device (16) is pressed towards an attaching position (A) by the action of a spring force F1 exerted by means of the spring arrangement (34) against the engaging device (24), fixing the sensor body (8) and the tip of the sensor (10) in relation to each other. By the application of a force F2 on the sensor body (8) that is greater than the spring force F1, it is possible to move the sensor body and the tip of the sensor to a releasing position (D), releasing them in relation to each other. |
| US07830133B2 |
Dual circuit wall switch occupancy sensor and method of operating same
A method and apparatus are provided for detecting occupancy in an area using multiple detection technologies (e.g., ultrasound and infrared sensing) to intelligently control switching of plural load circuits whereby one of the circuits is affected by photocell control. A programmable controller implements auto-on, manual-on, reversion to auto-on and override operations with respect to the separately controlled load circuits based on sensor outputs and user inputs. An improved power supply for an occupancy sensor and load control device employs a DC voltage derived from leakage AC voltage between line and ground to drive the sensors and other circuits, and a switching regulator with a switching cycle controlled by a pulse width modulated (PWM) subsystem of the apparatus, allowing synchronous, delayed or exclusive operation relative to the sensing technology such as the US transmitter. |
| US07830129B2 |
Control circuit, voltage regulator and related control method
A control circuit, applicable to a voltage regulator including a power switch. The control circuit includes a variable resistance generating unit and a detecting circuit. The variable resistance generating unit provides a variable resistor with resistance that varies over time. A reference current representing the current flowing through the power switch flows through the resistor to generate a first feedback voltage. The detecting circuit reduces the conduction of the power switch when the first feedback voltage is detected as being equal to or exceeding a predetermined voltage level. |
| US07830128B2 |
Switching regulator circuit for operation as a switching device in a switching mode and a passive device in a passive mode
A switching regulator circuit is provided for operation as a switching device in a switching mode and as a passive device in a passive mode. A controller is provided for operating the circuit in a switching mode and a passive mode. Additionally, a single transistor is provided for operating as a switching device in the switching mode and for further operating as a passive device in the passive mode. |
| US07830126B2 |
Hybrid vehicle control system and method
When detecting an abnormality in some storage batteries, the hybrid vehicle control system separates the faulty storage batteries and leads the sound storage batteries to a high SOC. |
| US07830124B2 |
Battery monitor circuit and method for battery tamper detection
A battery monitor circuit. The circuit includes a control module, a resistive load having a resistive value between a first and a second terminals and a part of that resistive value between the first and an intermediate terminals, a switch configured to couple the full load between circuit input and a common potential in response a pulse signal, a first comparator having inputs separately coupled to a voltage reference and the intermediate terminal, a second comparator having inputs separately coupled to the voltage reference and an input potential, a latch, a detection module having input coupled to second comparator output, and an alarm module. The latch is configured to latch a value at output of first comparator to another input of the detection module in response to the pulse signal; if input potential is less than a preselected magnitude, detection module output is configured to activate the alarm module. |
| US07830122B2 |
Control signal generation circuit and battery management system using the same
A control signal generating circuit used in a battery management system may stably generate a control signal. The control signal generating circuit includes a first signal line transmitting a first control signal having an on-level or an off-level, a second signal line transmitting a second control signal having an on-level or an off-level, and a third signal line transmitting a third control signal having an on-level or an off-level. In addition, the control signal generating circuit includes a transistor including a first electrode coupled to the first signal line and a second electrode applied with the off-level. The transistor electrically connects the first and second electrodes and converts the first control signal into a fourth control signal by being turned on based on the second and third control signals. Finally, the control signal generating circuit includes a circuit unit generating a fifth control signal having the on-level when the second and third control signals are input and have the off-level. |
| US07830121B2 |
Battery pack
A battery pack having a secondary battery; a measurement unit measuring a terminal voltage and a current of the secondary battery; a protection unit preventing the secondary battery from being overcharged when the terminal voltage measured by the measurement unit is equal to or higher than an overcharge detection voltage; and a control unit receiving the terminal voltage and current measured by the measurement unit, the control unit having a first mode and a second mode in which current is less consumed than the first mode. A voltage in a range of from a full charge voltage to less than the overcharge detection voltage is defined as a voltage threshold. The control unit changes from the first mode to the second mode when a state in which a transition requirement is satisfied lasts for a predetermined period of time. |
| US07830117B2 |
Vehicle charging, monitoring and control systems for electric and hybrid electric vehicles
A distributed charging system for electric and hybrid electric vehicles includes multiple battery packs of different voltages including high voltage battery packs and one or more low voltage battery packs, each having separate and independent charging systems and multiple sources of electric power. Electric power is distributed from the sources of electric power separately to each of the independent charging systems. A drive system for the electric or hybrid electric vehicle includes a stored energy system made up of these multiple battery packs and a master events controller controlling at least one of a) a traction drive system including a motor and controller for receiving driving electric energy from a stored energy system for propulsion of the vehicle, b), an auxiliary power system for recharging the battery packs and c) a vehicle monitoring and control network for controlling the operation of, and monitoring all bus systems in the vehicle. |
| US07830116B2 |
Mobile electronic equipment and battery charger cradle
Mobile electronic equipment incorporating an induction coil and a battery; and a battery charger cradle for recharging the battery in the mobile electronic equipment. Regarding the charger cradle, a bottom surface of a mounting portion is curved in a U-grooved shape, and a primary coil is incorporated inside the U-grooved bottom surface, with the primary coil being connected to a power source. Regarding the mobile equipment, its rear surface placed on the mounting portion of the charger cradle is curved to match with the U-grooved bottom surface, and the induction coil is incorporated inside the curved rear surface. When the mobile equipment is placed on the mounting portion of the charger cradle, the electric power is carried from the primary coil to the induction coil which are electromagnetically coupled with each other, and the battery in the mobile equipment is recharged by the electric power induced to the induction coil. |
| US07830115B2 |
Cradle charger controller with below ground level biasing
A cradle charging system comprises a charging cradle defining a space for a battery of an electronic device. Transformer charging circuitry for charging the battery in the electronic device includes a primary side circuitry for receiving a charging voltage. Secondary side circuitry inductively couples the charging voltage to the battery. The secondary side circuitry provides a controlled output signal based on either constant voltage control or constant current control responsive to a charge level of the battery. |
| US07830110B1 |
Solar-powered thermometer
A solar-powered thermometer includes a temperature display face illuminated by an electrical lighting system. The lighting system is configured for front lighting the display face. A solar energy system conductively couples to the electrical lighting system for providing electrical power to the electrical lighting system. |
| US07830098B2 |
Projector and light source device thereof
A light source device includes: a first electrode and a second electrode, a light emitting tube, a main reflection mirror disposed on the first electrode side, a sub reflection mirror disposed on the second electrode side and a current driving device which supplies alternating current and performs power control such that supply energy during an anode period of the first electrode becomes smaller than supply energy during a cathode period of the first electrode at least a predetermined period immediately before a stable operation starts in the period from the start of power supply to the first and second electrodes to the start of the stable operation. |
| US07830096B2 |
Circuit with improved efficiency and crest factor for current fed bipolar junction transistor (BJT) based electronic ballast
A current fed bipolar junction transistor (BJT) based inverter ballast includes base drive circuits configured to drive respective BJT switches, and high-speed drive reverse peak current limiting circuits, configured to operate in conjunction with the respective base drive circuits. |
| US07830089B2 |
Electronic device with a layer structure of organic layers
The invention relates to an electronic device comprising a layer structure of organic layers, wherein said layer structure comprises a p-n-junction between an n-type doped organic layer provided as an organic matrix material doped with an n-type dopant and a p-type doped organic layer provided as a further organic matrix material doped with a p-type dopant, and wherein the n-type dopant and the p-type dopant both are molecular dopants, a reduction potential of the p-type dopant is equal or larger than about 0 V vs. Fc/Fc+, and an oxidation potential of the n-type dopant is equal or smaller than about −1.5 V vs. Fc/Fc+. |
| US07830087B2 |
Organic electroluminescent device having auxiliary patterns in cap bonding area
The organic electroluminescent device having the structure capable of dispensing a sealant uniformly on the entire cap-bonding area of a substrate is disclosed. The electroluminescent display device according to the present invention comprises a substrate on which an active area is formed; a plurality of scan lines of a scan line group and a plurality of data lines of a data line group being respectively extended from cathode electrodes and anode electrodes formed in the active area; auxiliary patterns formed on the substrate, each auxiliary pattern being formed in a space between two adjacent line groups arranged on a cap-bonding area of the substrate; and a cap bonded to the cap-bonding area through a sealant. |
| US07830085B2 |
White electrophosphorescence from semiconducting polymer blends
White light-emitting electrophosphorescent polymeric light-emitting diodes (PLEDs) are demonstrated using semiconducting polymers blended with organometallic emitters as emissive materials in a common region. These materials may be cast from solution. The CIE coordinates, the color temperatures and the color rendering indices of the white emission are insensitive to the brightness, applied voltage and applied current density. |
| US07830083B2 |
Organic light emitting diode device
An organic light emitting diode (OLED) device according to the present invention includes a first substrate; a first electrode on the first substrate in the pixel region, the first electrode formed of a metal; an organic light-emitting layer on the first electrode; a second electrode on the organic light-emitting layer, the second electrode formed of a transparent conductive material; and a transparent layer on the second electrode, the transparent layer including an inorganic material or a semiconductor material. |
| US07830080B2 |
Light-emitting display device with light-blocking layer and manufacturing method thereof
In a display device with a pixel constituted using an EL element or the like, leak light from a monitoring element that is provided for correcting changes in the properties of the element due to the temperature change, deterioration, or the like is effectively suppressed. The display device has a structure in which an insulating layer is formed over a substrate and a plurality of light emitting elements each of which has a light emitting layer interposed between a first electrode and a second electrode are formed over the insulating layer. Furthermore, at least part of the plurality of light emitting elements has a structure in which an opening is formed in the insulating layer, and the light emitting layer is formed in the opening region of the insulating layer. |
| US07830077B2 |
Light-emitting device configured to emit light by a creeping discharge of an emitter
A light-emitting device according to the present invention includes: first insulators (4) arranged so as to face each other; an emitter (2) arranged between the first insulators; a second insulator (5) functioning as a base for the first insulators and the emitter; an electrode (6) arranged to face, or contact with, the first insulators partially; another electrode (10) contacting with the second insulator and interposing the second insulator between the electrode and itself; and a light-transmitting substrate (8) that faces the second insulator with the first insulators interposed somewhere and with the emitter interposed elsewhere. If the first insulators are extended to reach the light-transmitting substrate on a cross section including the first and second insulators, the emitter and the light-transmitting substrate, the ratio of the cross-sectional area of the emitter to the combined cross-sectional area of the first and second insulators and the light-transmitting substrate is defined so as to fall within a predetermined range. |
| US07830070B2 |
Ultrasound atomization system
An ultrasound atomization apparatus including an ultrasound transducer, a horn attached to the distal end of the transducer, a chamber within the horn that receives a fluid to be atomized, a radiation surface, and a channel leading from the chamber to the radiation surface. Vibrations produced by the transducer travel down the horn to the radiation surface. The vibrations induce the release of energy into the fluid to be atomized as it travels through the horn's internal chamber and exits the horn at the radiation surface. Controllably increasing the kinetic energy of the fluid, energy emitted into the fluid assists and/or drives fluid atomization. Assisting and/or driving fluid atomization by utilizing vibrations to increase the kinetic energy of the fluid, the ultrasound atomization apparatus can preserve a desired spray pattern when changing environmental conditions would otherwise destroy the spray pattern and/or reduce atomization. |
| US07830064B2 |
Motor and drum washing machine having the same
Disclosed are a motor and a drum washing machine having the same. The motor includes external stators and internal stators, which are respectively disposed in a ring shape and are separated from each other in a radial direction, and rotors, which are disposed in a ring shape and are rotatably installed between the external stators and the internal stators such that the rotors are rotated due to interaction with the external stators and the internal stators, thus being capable of generating a high rotary force while maintaining a uniform length in an axial direction. |
| US07830060B2 |
Electric motor
An electric motor comprising a rotor having plural magnetic poles in the circumferential direction; and a stator whose teeth are disposed opposite to the periphery of the rotor, with an air gap interposed between the rotor and the stator, wherein the coil conductors are wound on the stator so that two stator magnetic poles may be formed by two coil units of a phase wound around stator teeth within the range of 360 electrical degrees subtended by the magnetic poles of the rotor; each of the two coil units forming the stator magnetic poles spans an electrical angle less than 180 electrical degrees; the two coil turns forming the two stator magnetic poles are laid out so that they may not overlap each other; and the coil conductors are so wound that the adjacent stator magnetic poles exhibit opposite magnetic polarities. |
| US07830058B2 |
Surface magnet type motor, fabrication method of surface magnet type motor, and internal combustion engine with surface magnet type motor
A surface magnet type motor having a magnet at a surface of a rotor includes an anti-scattering tube formed in a cylindrical configuration longer in length than the magnet of the rotor in the axial direction, having the magnet press-fitted inside to prevent scattering of the magnet. A stress alleviation portion is provided to alleviate stress generated at an end of the magnet press-fitted into the anti-scattering tube. |
| US07830057B2 |
Transverse flux machine
A transverse flux machine (TFM) includes a stator assembly that provides a plurality of U-shaped magnetic circuits placed circumferentially around a rotor assembly. The plurality of U-shaped magnetic circuits being comprised of a first stator segment, a second stator segment, and a plurality of stator yokes. The first stator segment and the second stator segment each have a plurality of poles spaced around a first circumference and a plurality of slots spaced around a second circumference opposite each of the plurality of poles. The plurality of stator yokes each have a first end sized to fit within one of the slots associated with the first stator segment and a second end sized to fit in one of the slots associated with the second stator segment. Positioning of the first and second ends of the stator yokes within the slots of the first and second stator segments, respectively, results in the creation of the plurality of U-shaped magnetic circuits, each magnetic circuit defined by one of the plurality of poles associated with the first stator segment, one of the yokes, and one of the plurality of poles associated with the second stator segment. |
| US07830056B2 |
Magnetic bearing device and method
An energy-saving magnetic bearing device with no bias current for making the relation between the excitation current and the magnetic force of the electromagnet linear is provided. In a magnetic bearing device for supporting a rotor 1 serving as the magnetic piece in a levitating state allowing free rotation at a specified position by the magnetic force of a pair of electromagnets 2, 3, the electromagnets 2, 3 are constituted to interpose the rotor 1 and face each other. A driver 204 is a PWM (pulse width modulation) type driver for controlling the excitation current in the electromagnets 2, 3 by modulating the pulse width of a voltage driven at a specified carrier frequency fc, and includes a resonator means for electrically resonating at a frequency equal to the carrier frequency fc. When an excitation current flows in either one of the pair of opposing electromagnets 2, 3, then the other magnet is regulated so that the DC component in the electromagnet excitation current is zero, and a voltage is applied via the resonator means to the electromagnet whose DC component in the excitation current is discharged to zero. |
| US07830055B2 |
Hybrid touchdown bearing system
Upon operation, flywheel assemblies sand other such rotational mechanisms are released by mechanical backup bearings, which then normally remain disengaged until shutdown as the flywheel assembly is levitated by the axial magnetic field. However, either due to over heating of bearings, power failure or other stimuli, flywheels often suffer a phenomenon deemed as touchdown down from the levitation state. During this touchdown event, flywheels inherently lose rotational momentum, thus ceasing to generate and release power and often cause damage to components as well as casing. Enhancements developed herein, through the introduction of the instant secondary hybrid touchdown bearing system, allow flywheels and other such systems to retain rotational momentum and continue generation of energy. Further, the instant system negates damage to system components, as well as bearing wear. |
| US07830033B2 |
Wind turbine electricity generating system
System for producing electricity from wind energy includes a shaft, at least two turbines rotatably mounted to the shaft and arranged to rotate independent of one another and in opposite directions when subjected to the same wind, and one or more generators that convert rotation of the turbines into electricity. The magnitude of electricity generation by the generator(s) is related to the magnitude of torque induced by the generator(s) on the shaft, and the electricity generation by the generator(s) may be controlled such that torques induced on the shaft by the generator(s) is controlled such that a sum of torques induced on the shaft is substantially zero. Generated electricity is conducted to users, to electricity storage, or to processing components. In an airborne embodiment, a lifting structure generates a lifting force to lift the turbines to a desired altitude, and an anchoring system anchors the turbines relative to the ground. |
| US07830032B1 |
Generating power from natural waves in a body of water
Apparatus and method are provided for generating electrical power from an installation site in a body of water wherein waves occur naturally over an area of the body of water to move the water about a mean water level beneath an ambient atmosphere to effect an alternate rise and fall in the water level about the mean water level. A plurality of chambers are immersed in the body of water such that air is moved out of and into each chamber by the rise and fall of the water level in each chamber. The flow of air out of the chambers is conducted to one of two air turbines while the flow of air into the chambers is conducted to the other of the two air turbines. The two air turbines are coupled for simultaneous and continuous rotation as a unit, and the air turbines are coupled to a generator for generating electrical power. The chambers are spread over an area sufficient to assure a continuous flow of air simultaneously out of at least some chambers and into at least other chambers so that a substantially continuous sir flow is supplied to each air turbine. |
| US07830031B2 |
Protection system for an electric generator, wind turbine and use hereof
The invention relates to a protection system for an electric generator of a wind turbine comprising at least one current path from the non drive end of the generator shaft to a ground potential, and at least one alternating current path from the drive end of the generator shaft to the ground potential. The invention also relates to a wind turbine and use hereof. |
| US07830030B2 |
Method for operating a wind energy system
The invention relates to a method for operating a wind energy system wherein when a first settable boundary value (G1) is reached by a first parameter (M1) a process is automatically started whose course is monitored by measuring a second parameter (M2). By comparing the measured values of the second parameter (M2) with a second settable boundary value (G2), the first settable boundary value is changed upon reaching the second boundary value (G2) by the second parameter (M2). |
| US07830025B2 |
Contact layout structure
A contact layout structure includes a substrate having at least a first region defined thereon, plural sets of first contact layouts positioned along a predetermined direction in the first region, and a plurality of second contact layouts positioned in the first region. Each set of the first contact layout has two square contact units and two adjacent rectangle contact units positioned between the two square contact units. |
| US07830024B2 |
Package and fabricating method thereof
A package and a fabricating method thereof are provided. The package includes a conductive layer, a chip, a plurality of first pads, a plurality of bonding wires and a sealant. The conductive layer has a die pad and includes a plurality of wires. A path of each wire is substantially parallel to a supporting surface of the die pad. Each wire has an upper surface and a lower surface. The chip disposed on the supporting surface has a plurality of pads. The first pads are correspondingly formed on the upper surfaces of the wires. The bonding wires electrically connect the pads of the chip to the first pads. The sealant seals up the conductive layer, the first pads, the chip and the bonding wires, and exposes the lower surface of the conductive layer. The conductive layer projects from a bottom surface of the sealant. |
| US07830023B2 |
Resin molded semiconductor device
A semiconductor device includes a circuit board, a wiring part, a protective coating glass, and a resin part. The circuit board has an approximately rectangular shape. The protective coating glass is disposed on the circuit board and is arranged on an inside of the circuit board in such a manner that an outer-peripheral end of the protective coating glass is away from each of four sides of the circuit board at a first distance and is away from each of four corners of the circuit board at a second distance that is larger than the first distance. The resin part seals the circuit board, the wiring part, and the protective coating glass in such a manner that an outer-peripheral end portion of the circuit board that is located on an outside of the protective coating glass directly contact with the resin part. |
| US07830020B2 |
Integrated circuit package system employing device stacking
An integrated circuit package system that includes: providing an electrical interconnect system including an inner lead-finger system and an outer lead-finger system; stacking a first device, a second device, and a third device between and over the electrical interconnect system; connecting the first device and the second device to the inner lead-finger system; and connecting the third device to the outer lead-finger system. |
| US07830012B2 |
Material for forming exposure light-blocking film, multilayer interconnection structure and manufacturing method thereof, and semiconductor device
To provide a material for forming an exposure light-blocking film which includes at least one of a silicon compound expressed by the following structural formula (1) and a silicon compound expressed by the following structural formula (2), wherein at least one of R1 and R2 is replaced by a substituent capable of absorbing exposure light. (where R1 and R2 may be the same or different, and each represents any one of a hydrogen atom, alkyl group, alkenyl group, cycloalkyl group and aryl group which are optionally substituted, and n is an integer of 2 or greater) (where R1, R2 and R3 may be the same or different, at least one of R1, R2 and R3 represents a hydrogen atom and the others represent any one of an alkyl group, alkenyl group, cycloalkyl group and aryl group which are optionally substituted, and n is an integer of 2 or greater). |
| US07830010B2 |
Surface treatment for selective metal cap applications
Interconnect structures in which a noble metal-containing cap layer is present directly on a non-recessed surface of a conductive material which is embedded within a low k dielectric material are provided. It has been determined that by forming a hydrophobic surface on a low k dielectric material prior to metal cap formation provides a means for controlling the selective formation of the metal cap directly on the non-recessed surface of a conductive material. That is, the selective formation of the metal cap directly on the non-recessed surface of a conductive material is enhanced since the formation rate of the metal cap on the non-recessed surface of a conductive material is greater than on the hydrophobic surface of the low k dielectric material. It is observed that the hydrophobic surface may be a result of treating a damaged surface of the dielectric material with a silylating agent prior to the selective formation of the noble metal cap or, as a result of forming a hydrophobic polymeric layer on the surface of the dielectric material prior to the selective deposition of the noble metal cap. The hydrophobic polymeric layer typically includes atoms of Si, C and O. |
| US07830008B2 |
Gold wire for connecting semiconductor chip
Gold wire for connecting a semiconductor chip basically containing praseodymium in 0.0004 mass % to 0.02 mass % in range and, considering the bonding characteristics, containing beryllium or aluminum or both in limited ranges and, considering the precipitates formed in the gold wire, further containing auxiliary additive elements of calcium, lanthanum, cerium, neodymium, and samarium in limited ranges. |
| US07830007B2 |
Electronic device, method of producing the same, and semiconductor device
A semiconductor device includes n1 first interconnects (n is an integer larger than one) respectively formed on first electrodes and extending over a first resin protrusion, and n2 second interconnects (n2 |
| US07830006B2 |
Structurally-enhanced integrated circuit package and method of manufacture
A chip scale integrated circuit package includes an integrated circuit chip which has a first face and a second face. A plurality of pillar bumps are formed on the first face of the integrated circuit chip. An encapsulant material encapsulates the sides and the first face of the integrated circuit chip, and the pillar bumps. Upper ends of the pillar bumps remain free from encapsulant material and a substantially planar surface is formed by an upper surface of the encapsulant material and the upper ends of the pillar bumps. A plurality of solder balls are mounted on the substantially planar surface in locations corresponding to the upper ends of the pillar bumps. |
| US07830004B2 |
Packaging with base layers comprising alloy 42
A semiconductor packaging structure is provided. The structure includes a base layer comprising alloy 42; die attached on a first side of the base layer; and an interconnect structure on the die, wherein the interconnect structure comprises vias and conductive lines connected to the die. |
| US07830002B2 |
Device with chiplets and adaptable interconnections
An active-matrix device includes a device substrate including a plurality of pixels formed thereon, each pixel having a separate control electrode, a plurality of chiplets having at least first and second corresponding chiplets disposed at different locations over the device substrate, a plurality of wires formed over the device substrate, each wire being connected to a connection pad and to a different pixel control electrode, and wherein the shape of at least one of the wires connecting a connection pad for the first chiplet is different from the shape of at least one of the wires connecting a corresponding connection pad for the second chiplet. |
| US07830000B2 |
Integrated thermal structures and fabrication methods thereof facilitating implementing a cell phone or other electronic system
Circuit structures and methods of fabrication are provided for facilitating implementing a complete electronic system in a compact package. The circuit structure includes, in one embodiment, a chips-first multichip base layer with conductive structures extending therethrough. An interconnect layer is disposed over the front surface of the multichip layer and includes interconnect metallization electrically connected to contact pads of the chips and to conductive structures extending through the structural material. A redistribution layer, disposed over the back surface of the multichip layer, includes a redistribution metallization also electrically connected to conductive structures extending through the structural material. Input/output contacts are arrayed over the redistribution layer, including over the lower surfaces of at least some integrated circuit chips within the multichip layer, and are electrically connected through the redistribution metallization, conductive structures, and interconnect metallization to contact pads of the integrated circuit chips of the multichip layer. |
| US07829997B2 |
Interconnect for chip level power distribution
A semiconductor device (601) is provided which comprises a substrate (603); a semiconductor device (605) disposed on said substrate and having a first major surface; a first metal strap (615) which is in electrical contact with said substrate and which is adapted to provide power to a first region (608) of said semiconductor device; and a second metal strap (616) which is in electrical contact with said substrate and which is adapted to provide ground to a second region (609) of said semiconductor device. |
| US07829995B2 |
Semiconductor device and method of fabrication
A semiconductor device includes a first die pad, a first semiconductor chip provided on the first die pad, a second die pad, a second semiconductor chip provided on the second die pad, and a sealing resin made of a first resin material, sealing the first die pad, the first semiconductor chip, the second die pad and the second semiconductor chip. A lower surface of the first semiconductor chip is connected to the first die pad. A first portion of a lower surface of the second semiconductor chip is connected to the second die pad, and a second portion not connected to the second die pad of the lower surface of the second semiconductor chip is connected to an upper surface of the first semiconductor chip via a second resin material different from the first resin material. |
| US07829991B2 |
Stackable ceramic FBGA for high thermal applications
An apparatus package for high-temperature thermal applications for ball grid array semiconductor devices and a method of packaging ball grid array semiconductor devices. |
| US07829990B1 |
Stackable semiconductor package including laminate interposer
An interconnect structure (i.e., a laminate interposer) which is mounted to a semiconductor package leadframe or substrate prior to molding the package body of the semiconductor package. During the molding process, the top of the laminate interposer is protected such that the top surface of the interposer is exposed subsequent to the completion of the molding process. In this manner, electrical signals can be routed from the package leadframe or substrate to the top surface of the package body of the semiconductor package. Subsequently, a mating package can be mounted on top of the underlying package by way of a ball grid array (BGA) interconnect or other type of interconnect. |
| US07829989B2 |
Vertical packaged IC device modules with interconnected 3D laminates directly contacts wafer backside
An electronic package for containing at least a top packaging module vertically stacked on a bottom packaging module. Each of the packaging modules includes a semiconductor chip packaged and connected by via connectors and connectors disposed on a laminated board fabricated with a standard printed-circuit board process wherein the top and bottom packaging module further configured as a surface mountable modules for conveniently stacking and mounting to prearranged electrical contacts without using a leadframe. At least one of the top and bottom packaging modules is a multi-chip module (MCM) containing at least two semiconductor chips. At least one of the top and bottom packaging modules includes a ball grid array (BGA) for surface mounting onto the prearranged electrical contacts. At least one of the top and bottom packaging modules includes a plurality of solder bumps on one of the semiconductor chips for surface mounting onto the prearranged electrical contacts. The laminated board of the bottom packaging modules further has a thermal expansion coefficient substantially the same as a printed circuit board (PCB) whereby a surface mount onto the PCB is less impacted by a temperature change. |
| US07829986B2 |
Integrated circuit package system with net spacer
A method for manufacturing an integrated circuit package system is provided including: forming a strip level net spacer including support bars, tie bars and paddles; configuring the support bars, the tie bars and the paddles to form four or more open regions around each of the paddles; and interconnecting the support bars, the tie bars and the paddles to provide structural support to vertically stacked semiconductor devices formed above first semiconductor devices and directly attached to the paddles. |
| US07829981B2 |
Semiconductor device packages with electromagnetic interference shielding
Described herein are semiconductor device packages with EMI shielding and related methods. In one embodiment, a semiconductor device package includes: (1) a substrate unit defining a cut-out portion disposed adjacent to a periphery of the substrate unit; (2) a grounding element disposed in the cut-out portion and at least partially extending between an upper surface and a lower surface of the substrate unit; (3) a semiconductor device disposed adjacent to the upper surface of the substrate unit and electrically connected to the substrate unit; (4) a package body disposed adjacent to the upper surface of the substrate unit and covering the semiconductor device and the grounding element; and (5) an EMI shield disposed adjacent to exterior surfaces of the package body. The EMI shield is electrically connected to a connection surface of the grounding element, such that the grounding element provides an electrical pathway to ground electromagnetic emissions incident upon the EMI shield. |
| US07829980B2 |
Magnetoresistive device and method of packaging same
A magnetoresistive memory device 20 includes dies 24 and 38, each of which contains magnetically sensitive material 50. A method 64 of packaging the magnetoresistive memory device 20 entails coupling the die 24 to a substrate 22, forming interconnections 52 between bonding pads 32 on the die 24 to connection sites 54 spaced apart from the die 24. A magnetic shield 36 is bonded to a top surface 30 of the die 24 following formation of the interconnections 52. The die 38 is attached to the magnetic shield 36, interconnections 56 are formed between bonding pads 44 on the die 38 to connection sites 58 spaced apart from the die 38, and a magnetic shield 48 is adhered to the die 38 following formation of the interconnections 56. |
| US07829979B2 |
High permeability layered films to reduce noise in high speed interconnects
An apparatus provides a memory having a transmission line circuit with an associated high permeability material. The high permeability material may include a layered structure of a nickel iron compound. |
| US07829976B2 |
Microelectronic devices and methods for forming interconnects in microelectronic devices
Microelectronic devices, methods for packaging microelectronic devices, and methods for forming interconnects in microelectronic devices are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method comprises providing a microelectronic substrate having a front side and a backside. The substrate has a microelectronic die including an integrated circuit and a terminal operatively coupled to the integrated circuit. The method also includes forming a passage at least partially through the substrate and having an opening at the front side and/or backside of the substrate. The method further includes sealing the opening with a conductive cap that closes one end of the passage while another end of the passage remains open. The method then includes filling the passage with a conductive material. |
| US07829975B2 |
Multichip semiconductor device, chip therefor and method of formation thereof
A multichip semiconductor device is disclosed in which chips are stacked each of which comprises a semiconductor substrate formed on top with circuit components and an interlayer insulating film formed on the top of the semiconductor substrate. At least one of the chips has a connect plug of a metal formed in a through hole that passes through the semiconductor substrate and the interlayer insulating film. The chip with the connect plug is electrically connected with another chip by that connect plug. |
| US07829971B2 |
Semiconductor apparatus
A semiconductor apparatus is disclosed. The semiconductor apparatus includes an SOI substrate including an active layer, a buried insulation film and a support substrate; a low potential reference circuit part located in the active layer and operable at a first reference potential; a high potential reference circuit part located in the active layer and operable at a second reference potential; a level-shifting element forming part located in the active layer and for providing a level-shift between the first and second reference potentials; and an insulation member insulating first and second portions of the support substrate from each other, wherein locations of the first and second portions respectively correspond to the low and high potential reference circuit parts. |
| US07829970B2 |
Junction barrier schottky diode having high reverse blocking voltage
A junction barrier Schottky diode has an N-type well having surface and a first impurity concentration; a p-type anode region in the surface of the well, and having a second impurity concentration; and an N-type cathode region in the surface of the well and horizontally abutting the anode region, and having a third impurity concentration. A first N-type region vertically abuts the anode and cathode regions, and has a fourth impurity concentration. An ohmic contact is made to the anode and a Schottky contact is made to the cathode. The fourth impurity concentration is less than the first, second and third impurity concentrations. |
| US07829969B2 |
Storage pixel
Embodiments of the present invention provide pixel cells with increased storage capacity, which are capable of anti-blooming operations. In an exemplary embodiment a pixel cell has an electronic shutter that transfers charge generated by a photo-conversion device to a storage node before further transferring the charge to the pixel cell's floating diffusion node. Each pixel cell also includes an anti-blooming transistor for directing excess charge out of each respective pixel cell, thus preventing blooming. Additionally, two or more pixel cells of an array may share a floating diffusion node and reset and readout circuitry. |
| US07829968B2 |
Planar layer of image sensor, method for manufacturing planer layer, and image sensor including planar layer
An image sensor formed using a method for manufacturing a planar layer in a process for forming microlenses may be used in a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) image sensor. Embodiments provide a planar layer that can improve the operation performance of an image sensor, a manufacturing method thereof, and the image sensor including the planar layer. Embodiments relate to a planar layer located under microlenses, the planar layer including valleys of patterns having a predetermined size, which may eliminate optical cross talk between adjacent pixels. |
| US07829962B2 |
Method for manufacturing magnetic field detection devices and devices therefrom
A method for manufacturing magnetic field detection devices comprises the operations of manufacturing a magneto-resistive element comprising regions with metallic conduction and regions with semi-conductive conduction. The method comprises the following operations: forming metallic nano-particles to obtain regions with metallic conduction; providing a semiconductor substrate; and applying metallic nano-particles to the porous semiconductor substrate to obtain a disordered mesoscopic structure. A magnetic device comprises a spin valve, which comprises a plurality of layers arranged in a stack which in turn comprises at least one free magnetic layer able to be associated to a temporary magnetisation (MT), a spacer layer and a permanent magnetic layer associated to a permanent magnetisation (MP). The spacer element is obtained by means of a mesoscopic structure of nanoparticles in a metallic matrix produced in accordance with the inventive method for manufacturing magneto-resistive elements. |
| US07829960B2 |
Semiconductor pressure sensor, method for producing the same, semiconductor device, and electronic apparatus
A semiconductor pressure sensor includes: a first substrate; a buried insulating film laminated on the first substrate; a second substrate laminated on the buried insulating film; a plurality of electrodes including a lower electrode and at least two upper electrodes, the lower electrode being formed on the second substrate; and a piezoelectric film laminated on the lower electrode and having the upper electrodes formed thereon. In the sensor, there is removed at least a portion of a region of the first substrate corresponding to a region of the second substrate including the piezoelectric film and the electrodes. |
| US07829958B2 |
MOS transistor capable of withstanding significant currents
A MOS transistor capable of withstanding significant currents, having doped areas corresponding to first and second main terminals of elementary MOS transistors and having, in top view, the shape of parallel strips separated by gate regions; first conductive elements which do not extend on the doped areas corresponding to the second main terminals and dividing into first fingers extending at least partly on the doped areas corresponding to the first main terminals and connected thereto; and second conductive elements which do not extend on the doped areas corresponding to the first main terminals and divide into second fingers extending at least partly on the doped areas corresponding to the second main terminals and connected thereto, the second fingers being at least partly intercalated with the first fingers. |
| US07829957B2 |
Semiconductor device and manufacturing method thereof
A semiconductor device which includes both an E-FET and a D-FET and can facilitate control of the Vth in an E-FET and suppress a decrease in the Vf, and a manufacturing method of the same are provided. A semiconductor device which includes both an E-FET and a D-FET on the same semiconductor substrate includes: a first threshold adjustment layer for adjusting threshold of the E-FET; a first etching stopper layer formed on the first threshold adjustment layer; the second threshold adjustment layer formed on the first etching stopper layer for adjusting threshold of the D-FET; a second etching stopper layer formed on the second threshold adjustment layer; a first gate electrode penetrating through the first etching stopper layer, the second threshold adjustment layer, and the second etching stopper layer, which is in contact with the first threshold adjustment layer; and the second gate electrode penetrating through the second etching stopper layer, which is in contact with the second threshold adjustment layer. |
| US07829955B2 |
Semiconductor device
A horizontal semiconductor device having multiple unit semiconductor elements, each of said unit semiconductor element formed by an IGBT including: a semiconductor substrate of a first conductivity type; a semiconductor region of a second conductivity type formed on the semiconductor substrate; a collector layer of the first conductivity type formed within the semiconductor region; a ring-shaped base layer of the first conductivity type formed within the semiconductor region such that the base layer is off said collector layer but surrounds said collector layer; and a ring-shaped first emitter layer of the second conductivity type formed in said base layer, wherein movement of carriers between the first emitter layer and the collector layer is controlled in a channel region formed in the base layer, and the unit semiconductor elements are disposed adjacent to each other. |
| US07829950B2 |
Nonvolatile semiconductor memory and method of manufacturing the same
A nonvolatile semiconductor memory has a semiconductor substrate, a first insulating film formed on a channel region on a surface portion of the semiconductor substrate, a charge accumulating layer formed on the first insulating film, a second insulating film formed on the charge accumulating layer, a control gate electrode formed on the second insulating film, and a third insulating film including an Si—N bond that is formed on a bottom surface and side surfaces of the charge accumulating layer. |
| US07829948B2 |
Nonvolatile semiconductor memory
A nonvolatile semiconductor memory according to an aspect of the invention comprises a semiconductor substrate which has an SOI region and an epitaxial region at its surface, a buried oxide film arranged on the semiconductor substrate in the SOI region, an SOI layer arranged on the buried oxide film, a plurality of memory cells arranged on the SOI layer, an epitaxial layer arranged in the epitaxial region, and a select gate transistor arranged on the epitaxial layer, wherein the SOI layer is made of a microcrystalline layer. |
| US07829947B2 |
Bottom-drain LDMOS power MOSFET structure having a top drain strap
Lateral DMOS devices having improved drain contact structures and methods for making the devices are disclosed. A semiconductor device comprises a semiconductor substrate; an epitaxial layer on top of the substrate; a drift region at a top surface of the epitaxial layer; a source region at a top surface of the epitaxial layer; a channel region between the source and drift regions; a gate positioned over a gate dielectric on top of the channel region; and a drain contact trench that electrically connects the drift layer and substrate. The contact trench includes a trench formed vertically from the drift region, through the epitaxial layer to the substrate and filled with an electrically conductive drain plug; electrically insulating spacers along sidewalls of the trench; and an electrically conductive drain strap on top of the drain contact trench that electrically connects the drain contact trench to the drift region. |
| US07829946B2 |
Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device including a MOSFET has a plurality of transistor cell regions disposed on a semiconductor substrate and a Schottky cell region disposed between the plurality of transistor cell regions. Each transistor cell region has a plurality of first trenches disposed in a main surface of the semiconductor substrate, a well region between the plurality of first trenches, a first gate insulating film and a first gate electrode of the MOSFET in each first trench, and a source region of the MOSFET in each well region. The Schottky cell region has a plurality of second trenches disposed in the main surface of the semiconductor substrate, a second gate insulating film and a second gate electrode of the MOSFET in each second trench, gate lead-out wiring connected to each second gate electrode, and a plurality of guard ring regions enclosing the respective second trenches. |
| US07829945B2 |
Lateral diffusion field effect transistor with asymmetric gate dielectric profile
A gate stack comprising a uniform thickness gate dielectric, a gate electrode, and an oxygen-diffusion-resistant gate cap is formed on a semiconductor substrate. Thermal oxidation is performed only on the drain side of the gate electrode, while the source side is protected from thermal oxidation. A thermal oxide on the drain side sidewall of the gate electrode is integrally formed with a graded thickness silicon oxide containing gate dielectric, of which the thickness monotonically increases from the source side to the drain side. The thickness profile may be self-aligned to the drain side edge of the gate electrode, or may have a portion with a self-limiting thickness. The graded thickness profile may be advantageously used to form a lateral diffusion metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor providing an enhanced performance. |
| US07829943B2 |
Low-k isolation spacers for conductive regions
A multi-component low-k isolation spacer for a conductive region in a semiconductor structure is described. In one embodiment, a replacement isolation spacer process is utilized to enable the formation of a two-component low-k isolation spacer adjacent to a sidewall of a gate electrode in a MOS-FET device. |
| US07829941B2 |
Configuration and method to form MOSFET devices with low resistance silicide gate and mesa contact regions
A novel integration scheme for forming power MOSFET, particularly forming salicides for both gate and mesa contact regions, as well as using multiple energy contact implants through the salicided layer to form conductive body contacts which short to the source region by the salicides. |
| US07829937B2 |
Semiconductor memory devices performing erase operation using erase gate and methods of manufacturing the same
A semiconductor memory device performing an erase operation using an erase gate and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The memory device may include a charge trap layer storing a first charge transfer medium having a first polarity and at least one erase gate. The at least one erase gate may be formed below the charge trap layer. A second charge transfer medium, which has a second polarity opposite to the first polarity, may be stored in the at least one erase gate. During the erase operation, the second charge transfer medium migrates to the charge trap layer causing the first charge transfer medium to combine with the second charge transfer medium. |
| US07829926B2 |
Demultiplexers using transistors for accessing memory cell arrays
A demultiplexer using transistors for accessing memory cell arrays. The demultiplexer includes (a) a substrate; (b) 2N semiconductor regions which are parallel to one another and run in a first direction; (c) first N gate electrode lines, which (i) run in a second direction which is perpendicular to the first direction, (ii) are electrically insulated from the 2N semiconductor regions, and (iii) are disposed between the first plurality of memory cells and the contact region; (d) a contact region; (e) a first plurality of memory cells. An intersection transistor exists at each of intersections between the first N gate electrode lines and the 2N semiconductor regions. In response to pre-specified voltage potentials being applied to the contact region and the first N gate electrode lines, memory cells of the first plurality of memory cells disposed on only one of the 2N semiconductor regions are selected. |
| US07829924B2 |
Semiconductor device and method for fabricating the same
A trench isolation surrounding the lateral sides of an active region of a P-channel MIS transistor PTr and a trench isolation surrounding the lateral sides of an active region of an N-channel MIS transistor NTr have different film qualities. |
| US07829922B2 |
Pixel with transfer gate with no isolation edge
A pixel and imager device, and method of forming the same, where the pixel has a transfer transistor gate associated with a photoconversion device and is isolated in a substrate by shallow trench isolation. The transfer transistor gate does not overlap the shallow trench isolation region. |
| US07829919B2 |
Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device which can prevent peeling off of a gate electrode is provided. The semiconductor device has GaN buffer layer 12 formed on substrate 11, undoped AlGaN layer 13 formed on this buffer layer 12, drain electrode 16 and source electrode 17 formed separately on undoped AlGaN layer 13, which form ohmic junctions with undoped AlGaN layer 13. Between drain electrode 16 and source electrode 17, insulating layer 20 which has opening 19 is formed, and metal film 21 is formed on a surface of insulating layer 2. Gate electrode 18 which forms a Schottky barrier junction with undoped AlGaN layer 13 is formed in opening 19, and gate electrode 18 adheres to metal film 21. |
| US07829913B2 |
Porous substrate and its manufacturing method, and gan semiconductor multilayer substrate and its manufacturing method
A structure of a substrate used for growing a crystal layer of a semiconductor, particularly a group-III nitride semiconductor and its manufacturing method. The substrate comprises two porous layers on a base. The mean opening diameter of the pores of the first porous laser, the outermost layer, is smaller than the means diameter of the pores in the second porous layer nearer to the base than the first porous layer. The first and second porous layers have volume porosities of 10 to 90%. More then 50% of the pores of the first porous layer extend from the surface of the first porous layer and reach the interface between the first and second porous layers. Even by a conventional crystal growing method, an epitaxial crystal of low defect density can be easily grown on the porous substrate. |
| US07829912B2 |
Efficient carrier injection in a semiconductor device
Semiconductor devices such as VCSELs, SELs, LEDs, and HBTs are manufactured to have a wide bandgap material near a narrow bandgap material. Electron injection is improved by an intermediate structure positioned between the wide bandgap material and the narrow bandgap material. The intermediate structure is an inflection, such as a plateau, in the ramping of the composition between the wide bandgap material and the narrow bandgap material. The intermediate structure is highly doped and has a composition with a desired low electron affinity. The injection structure can be used on the p-side of a device with a p-doped intermediate structure at high hole affinity. |
| US07829911B2 |
Light emitting diode
At an upper part of au AIGaInP based compound semiconductor layer including an active layer 14 sandwiched by a lower cladding layer 13 and an upper cladding layer 15, a circular electrode 19 for wire bonding and cross-shaped branch electrodes 18 for current spreading connected to the circular electrode 19 arc formed. A contact electrode 17 for current injection is connected to the branch electrodes 18 for current spreading. An interface contact electrode 12 for current injection is provided under the AIGaInP based compound semiconductor layer. A light reflection mirror layer 10 is provided under the interface contact electrode 12 for current injection. The interface contact electrode 12 for current injection is provided right under an outer periphery of the electrode 19 for wire bonding or under a region in vicinity of the outer periphery of the electrode 19 for wire bonding. |
| US07829906B2 |
Three dimensional features on light emitting diodes for improved light extraction
A method is disclosed for obtaining a high-resolution lenticular pattern on the surface of a light emitting diode. The method comprises imprinting a patterned sacrificial layer of etchable material that is positioned on a semiconductor surface that is in turn adjacent a light emitting active region, and thereafter etching the imprinted sacrificial layer and the underlying semiconductor to transfer an imprinted pattern into the semiconductor layer adjacent the light emitting active region. |
| US07829901B2 |
LED chip package structure with high-efficiency light-emitting effect and method for making the same
An LED chip package structure with high-efficiency light-emitting effect includes a substrate unit, a light-emitting unit, a package colloid unit, and a frame unit. The light-emitting unit has a plurality of LED chips electrically arranged on the substrate unit. The package colloid unit has a longitudinal package colloid covering the LED chips, and the longitudinal package colloid has a cambered colloid surface and a light-emitting colloid surface respectively formed on its top surface and a lateral surface thereof. The frame unit that is a frame layer covering the substrate unit and disposed around a lateral side of the longitudinal package colloid for exposing the light-emitting colloid surface of the longitudinal package colloid. |
| US07829896B2 |
Thin film transistor, manufacturing method thereof, and TFT LCD using the same
A thin film transistor (TFT) that comprises a gate electrode on a substrate, a gate insulation layer on the gate electrode, an active layer having a source region, a drain region, and a channel region on the gate insulation layer, and a source electrode and a drain electrode formed over the source region and drain region of the active layer respectively and facing each other with respect to the channel region. The profile of channel region between the source electrode and drain electrode is changed in a bend line. A method for forming the TFT is also provided. |
| US07829895B2 |
Pixel structure and repairing method thereof
The pixel structure and the repairing method of the TFT array substrate are provided. The pixel has a semiconductor electrode which is partially overlapped with a floating metal located in the first conductive layer. Both the data line and the drain electrode have protruded regions partially overlapped with the semiconductor electrode and the floating metal. Once the pixel is found to be a white defect, a laser beam is used to irradiate the protruded region of the data line to electrically connect the data line and the floating metal and so as to form a diode structure having the rectified effect. Consequently, after the laser repair, the pixel defect will display as the non-flicked white point and black point in the white-picture inspection and the black-picture inspection respectively. |
| US07829886B2 |
Nonvolatile carbon nanotube memory device using multiwall carbon nanotubes and methods of operating and fabricating the same
A nonvolatile carbon nanotube memory device using multiwall carbon nanotubes and methods of operating and fabricating the same are provided. The nonvolatile memory device may include a substrate, at least one first electrode on the substrate, first and second vertical walls on the at least one first electrode spaced from each other, a multiwall carbon nanotube on the at least one first electrode between the first and second vertical walls, second and third electrodes on the first and second vertical walls respectively and at least one fourth electrode spaced a variable distance D (where D≧0) from the multiwall carbon nanotubes. |
| US07829881B2 |
Semiconductor light emitting device having roughness and method of fabricating the same
A semiconductor light emitting device including a first electrode contact layer, an active layer formed on the first electrode contact layer, a second electrode contact layer formed on the active layer, and a first roughness layer formed on at least one of the first and second electrode contact layers. |
| US07829878B2 |
Semiconductor device and manufacture method thereof
A semiconductor device includes an interlayer insulating film formed on a semiconductor substrate to cover a lower electrode, a side-wall insulating film formed on a side wall of a contact hole formed through the interlayer insulating film to a depth reaching the lower electrode, a heater formed in the interior of the contact hole defined by the side-wall insulating film, and a phase-change film in contact with the top surface of the heater. The heater is in contact with the lower electrode at the bottom surface within the contact hole, and the top surface thereof is located at a lower level than that of the top surface of the side-wall insulating film. The top surface of the heater is located at a lower level than the top surface of the side-wall insulating film by an extent equal to or greater than a thickness of the phase-change film. |
| US07829877B2 |
Memory structure with a programmable resistive element and its manufacturing process
A memory structure has an access transistor connected in series with a programmable resistive element, wherein the programmable resistive element comprises on a semiconductor substrate; an insulated layer with a cavity comprising: a first layer lining the lateral surfaces and the bottom of the said cavity and impermeable to the diffusion of metal; a second layer made of porous material on the said first layer; a third layer of metallic material allowing to realize a contact electrode susceptible to spread within the said formed porous material of the second layer. Diffusion of metallic ions within the said second layer is controlled by the joint action of an electric field and temperature. A manufacturing process is also described. |
| US07829876B2 |
Vacuum cell thermal isolation for a phase change memory device
A memory device with improved thermal isolation. The memory cell includes a first electrode element, having an upper surface; an insulator stack formed on the first electrode element, including first, second and third insulating members, all generally planar in form and having a central cavity formed therein and extending therethrough, wherein the second insulator member is recessed from the cavity; a phase change element, generally T-shaped in form, having a base portion extending into the cavity to make contact with the first electrode element and making contact with the first and third insulating members, and a crossbar portion extending over and in contact with the third insulating member, wherein the base portion of the phase change element, the recessed portions of the second insulating member and the surfaces of the first and third insulating members define a thermal isolation void; and a second electrode formed in contact with the phase change member. |
| US07829874B2 |
Universal self-contained proximity sensor for attachment to a night-vision device
A universal self-contained proximity sensor for attachment to any night-vision device that does not have such a sensor or for replacement of the existing sensor. The proposed sensor has a cable with a connection cap that connects terminal contacts of the sensor with the master battery of the night-vision device and can be mechanically connected to the master-battery compartment of the night-vision device by replacing the existing cap of mastery-battery compartment. The sensor can be attached to any selected area on the surface of the night-vision device by means of tiny hooks and loops known under trademark Velcro®. This attachment is carried out with the use of two parts, one of which is adhesively attached to the substrate of the sensor and the other to the housing of the night-vision device, while both parts engage through the aforementioned tiny hooks and loops. |
| US07829872B2 |
UV reactive spray chamber for enhanced sample introduction efficiency
An analyte for atomic spectrometry detection is prepared by introducing an aerosol of the analyte into a chamber, and irradiating the aerosol with ultraviolet light in the presence of a low molecular weight organic acid or other suitable photoactivatable ligand donor species to create vapor containing the analyte. The vapor containing the analyte is extracted from the chamber and used for atomic spectrometry detection. |
| US07829867B2 |
Apparatus for photo reduction of contaminants in blood and blood products with calibration means
An apparatus for irradiating blood or blood products, preferably with ultra violet or visible light, to reduce contaminants in the blood or blood products. A removable radiometer having light integrating chambers detects the light intensity, allowing the radiation characteristics of the apparatus to be calibrated. A control circuit uses the measurements to control the delivery of an effective dose of illumination to blood or blood products in a bag or container. One or more light integrating optical chambers in the radiometer allow a single light sensor to sense light across an entire field. Thermistors in the irradiating apparatus or the radiometer or both sense the temperature of photo sensors. The control circuit compensates for temperature-dependant variations in the output of the photo sensors. |
| US07829861B2 |
Digital x-ray detector and fabrication method thereof
A digital x-ray detector and its fabrication method are disclosed to strengthen an electrical connection between an upper electrode and a lower by employing a multi-contact hole structure and obtaining reliability of a contact hole by electrically connecting the side of the lower line and the upper electrode. A semiconductor layer is inserted at a lower portion of the contact hole to prevent damage of a gate insulating layer possibly caused by an overetch to thus reduce a defective contact. |
| US07829857B2 |
Radiation detector device
A radiation detector device is disclosed that includes a photosensor and a scintillator coupled to the photosensor. The scintillator includes a scintillator crystal having a first end proximal to the photosensor, a second end distal from the photosensor, and a length extending between the proximal end and the distal end. The scintillator also includes a reflector substantially surrounding the scintillator crystal at least along its length. The reflector comprises a fabric that includes a plurality of fibers, each fiber comprising an inorganic material. |
| US07829856B2 |
Apparatus and methods for determining a system matrix for pinhole collimator imaging systems
Apparatus and methods for determining a system matrix for pinhole collimator imaging systems are provided. One method includes using a closed form expression to determine a penetration term for a collimator of the medical imaging system and determining a point spread function of the collimator based on the penetration term. The method further includes calculating the system matrix for the medical imaging system based on the determined point spread function. |
| US07829854B2 |
Pixel architecture for thermal imaging system
A thermal imaging device including: a substrate; and an array of thermally tunable pixel elements for generating a thermal image, each thermally tunable pixel element including: a plurality of thermally tunable filter islands, each of which has a thermally tunable optical filter, wherein each of the plurality of tunable filter islands within that pixel element is thermally isolated from the other tunable filter islands within that tunable pixel element; an absorption structure for absorbing incident optical thermal energy; and a mechanical structure supporting the plurality of tunable filter islands and the absorption structure on the substrate. |
| US07829853B2 |
Sample surface observation method
A surface of a sample is observed by acquiring an image of the surface of the sample. An electron beam I irradiated onto the surface of the sample in which wiring including an insulation material and an electrically conductive material is formed. Electrons that acquired structure information regarding a structure of the surface of the sample are detected. An image of the surface of the sample is acquired by a result of the detection of electrons. The surface of the sample is observed using the acquired image of the surface of the sample. The electron beam is irradiated onto the surface of the sample in a state where a brightness of the insulation material and a brightness of the electrically conductive material in the image of the surface of the sample are set equal to each other. |
| US07829850B2 |
Branched radio frequency multipole
Systems and methods of the invention include a branched radio frequency multipole configured to act, for example, as an ion guide. The branched radio frequency multipole comprises multiple ion channels through which ions can be alternatively directed. The branched radio frequency multipole is configured to control which of the multiple ion channels ions are directed, through the application of appropriate potentials. |
| US07829846B2 |
Analytical system and method utilizing the dependence of signal intensity on matrix component concentration
The present invention achieves accurate quantitative determination without reducing measurement throughput and also without having to add a multi-component reference standard. An analytical instrument of the present invention for determining the concentration of a target compound contained in a target sample includes: a means for ionizing a mixture having a specific compound added to the target sample; a means for performing mass analysis on resulting ions; and a database that stores dependence of signal intensity on the concentration of a specific matrix component for each of the target compound and the addition compound, wherein the database is used to calibrate the concentration of the target compound from a signal derived from the target compound and a signal derived from the addition compound, each signal obtained by the mass analysis means. The present invention achieves a multi-component analyzer using low-cost, high-throughput mass analysis, as compared to conventional technique. |
| US07829842B2 |
Mass spectrometer arrangement with fragmentation cell and ion selection device
A method of mass spectrometry having the steps of, in a first cycle: storing sample ions in a first ion storage device; ejecting the stored ions out of the first ion storage device into a separate ion selection device; selecting a subset of the ions in the ion selection device; ejecting the subset of ions selected within the ion selection device to a fragmentation device; directing ions from the fragmentation device back to the first ion storage device without passing them through the said ion selection device; receiving at least some of the ions ejected from the first ion storage device, or their derivatives, back into the first ion storage device; and storing the received ions in the first ion storage device. |
| US07829833B2 |
Arranging and/or supporting an image pickup device in an image pickup apparatus
An image pickup apparatus includes: an image pickup device comprising a bare chip and having an image pickup area and a mount area on the same face; an electric board having the image pickup device mounted thereon; and a support having an opening. The support is disposed on the rear face of the mount surface of the image pickup device such that the rear face of the image pickup device is opposed to and exposed through the opening. The opening is supplied with an adhesive to fix the support to the image pickup device. Thus, the image pickup apparatus to which the support can be fixed with a sufficient adhesive strength can be provided. |
| US07829831B2 |
Control of output voltage provided to a flash unit
A device includes a flash unit to generate light, and an optical sensor to receive the light from the flash unit, and generate a light intensity signal based on the received light. The device also includes a controller to generate a modified error signal based on the light intensity signal. The device further includes a control circuit to receive the modified error signal from the controller, receive an output voltage from a power source associated with the device, control the output voltage based on the modified error signal, and provide the controlled output voltage to the flash unit. |
| US07829830B1 |
Techniques for controlling access through a slot on a projectile
A slot cover actuation assembly controls access through a slot on a projectile. The slot cover actuation assembly includes a slot cover, a fastener (e.g., a screw), and an actuator (e.g., a squib device). The fastener is arranged to position the slot cover at an installation position on the projectile. The slot cover covers the slot on the projectile when the slot cover resides at the installation position. The actuator is arranged to release the slot cover from the installation position on the projectile. The slot cover uncovers the slot on the projectile when the actuator releases the slot cover from the installation position on the projectile, thus allowing a control surface member (e.g., a fin) to deploy. |
| US07829828B2 |
Microwave assisted chemical synthesis instrument with controlled pressure release
An instrument for carrying out controlled microwave assisted chemical processes, and that is particularly useful for handling relatively small samples. The instrument includes a microwave-transparent reaction vessel with an open mouth, a pressure-resistant seal on the mouth of the vessel, and a needle, portions of which penetrate the seal with a first end of the needle and provide fluid communication into the vessel. A pressure transducer is at the opposite end of the needle and in fluid communication with the interior of the vessel through the needle. The instrument defines a pressure control flow path from a portion of the needle outside of the vessel to a fluid port, the flow path being in communication with the needle, the interior of the vessel and the transducer. A controllable pressure release valve for the flow path is associated with the port. |
| US07829827B2 |
Radio frequency (RF) induction cooking food heater
In one aspect, the present invention provides a consumer appliance that uses RF energy to heat foods stored in a container that is suitable for RF heating. |
| US07829817B2 |
Device for removing solder material from a soldered joint
In a basic variant of a soldering device whereby a laser device is used for melting solder material (3), a protective device is provided which protects the laser lens system (22) from suctioned liquid solder material. Protection of the laser lens system can be achieved by a transverse flow from an inlet channel (23) into an outlet channel (24) and/or by a diaphragm (39) arranged in front of the laser lens system. |
| US07829814B2 |
Vacuum circuit interrupter grounding assembly
A vacuum circuit interrupter having a pole unit structure and an operating mechanism structured to move the vacuum circuit interrupter contacts between a first, closed position, wherein a movable contact is coupled to, and in electrical communication with, a fixed contact, and a second, open position wherein the movable contact is spaced from, and not in electrical communication with, the fixed contact, as well as being structured to rotate a housing assembly rotatable portion between a first position, wherein a rotatable terminal is coupled to, and in electrical communication with, a line terminal, and a second position, wherein the rotatable terminal is coupled to, and in electrical communication with, a grounded terminal. |
| US07829811B2 |
Rotary switch
A rotary switch, which is used to detect a state of a stand with respect to a body of a motorcycle, for example, comprises a housing having a ring-shaped outer wall so that an annular recess is formed; a rotor which is rotatably supported on the housing around a center axis of the annular recess; a plurality of stationary contacts each having a circular arc shape and provided on a bottom face of the annular recess; a moving contact which is provided on the rotor and is connected and disconnected with the stationary contacts following to rotation of the rotor with respect to the housing; and a cable draw-out portion from which an electric cable including a plurality of inner cables respectively connected to at least the stationary terminals is drawn out from the housing. The rotor has a U-shaped joint which holds an end portion of the stand pivotally mounted on the body, so that the rotor rotates corresponding to rotation of the stand with respect to the stationary portion. |
| US07829810B2 |
Pushbutton switch cover sheet
The present invention provides a pushbutton switch cover sheet formed by using a thin metal plate, in which damage or deformation, such as bending or denting, of the thin metal plate is prevented, thereby making it possible to continuously maintain a satisfactory design. The pushbutton switch cover sheet comprising: a plurality of display portions; a plurality of depressing-operation portions for effecting key input on the display portions, respectively; a base sheet formed of a rubber-like elastic material; and a thin metal plate provided on the base sheet, wherein a reinforcing member formed of a polymeric material is provided for each depressing-operation portion so as to be adjacent to the thin metal plate in a direction of a thickness of the thin metal plate. |
| US07829808B2 |
Electrical switching apparatus and accessory assembly therefor
An accessory assembly is provided for an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker. The circuit breaker includes a housing. The accessory assembly includes at least one accessory and a mounting member structured to mount such accessory within the housing of the circuit breaker. The mounting member includes at least one mounting portion. Such mounting portion receives and secures a corresponding one of the at least one accessory, without a number of separate fasteners. The corresponding accessory is removable from such mounting portion, without a number of separate tools. The at least one mounting portion may be a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion, and the at least one accessory may be a plurality of primary accessories coupled to the first mounting portion, and a number of secondary accessories coupled to the second mounting portion. |
| US07829807B2 |
Low cost key actuators and other switching device actuators manufactured from conductive loaded resin-based materials
Key actuators and other switching devices are formed of a conductive loaded resin-based material. The conductive loaded resin-based material comprises micron conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination of conductive powder and conductive fibers in a base resin host. The ratio of the weight of the conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination of conductive powder and conductive fibers to the weight of the base resin host is between about 0.20 and 0.40. The micron conductive powders are formed from non-metals, such as carbon, graphite, that may also be metallic plated, or the like, or from metals such as stainless steel, nickel, copper, silver, that may also be metallic plated, or the like, or from a combination of non-metal, plated, or in combination with, metal powders. The micron conductor fibers preferably are of nickel plated carbon fiber, stainless steel fiber, copper fiber, silver fiber, or the like. The conductive loaded resin-based key actuators and other switching devices can be formed using methods such as injection molding compression molding or extrusion. The conductive loaded resin-based material used to form the key actuators and other switching devices can also be in the form of a thin flexible woven fabric that can readily be cut to the desired shape. |
| US07829806B2 |
Flowswitch having O-ring pairs arranged in corresponding pairs of O-ring grooves separated by respective flanges of a pivot rod
The present invention provides a flowswitch for installing in piping, featuring a flowswitch base having an inner cavity; a pivot rod being arranged for rotating in the flowswitch base, the pivot rod having a pair of O-ring grooves; a paddle arm being coupled to the pivot rod inside the cavity, for moving in response to fluid flowing in the piping and rotating the pivot arm; lubricating O-rings being installed onto the pivot rod with each O-ring arranged in a respective O-ring groove for providing a respective seal between fluid being sensed and the outside environment and acting as a bearing on which the pivot rod rotates when the paddle arm moves, the grooves acting to holding the O-rings in place on the pivot arm in response to pressurized fluid flowing in the piping; and an actuating arm being coupled between the pivot arm and the pivot rod for actuating a switch when the pivot arm rotates. |
| US07829804B2 |
Rolling-ball switch
A rolling-ball switch is adapted to be fixed on a circuit board, and includes a conductive housing defining a receiving space and having two opposite open ends, two conductive balls disposed movably in the receiving space, two insulation caps covering respectively the open ends to confine the conductive balls in the receiving space, and two terminals connected fixedly and respectively to the insulation caps. The receiving space has first and second widths along first and second directions that are perpendicular to each other. The first width is larger than the sum of diameters of the conductive balls, the second width is larger than the diameter of each conductive ball, and the diameter of each conductive ball is larger than a distance between an inner section of the respective terminal that extends into the receiving space and an inner wall of the conductive housing. |
| US07829800B2 |
Device and method for the gravimetric determination of liquid volumes and analyzer system comprising such a device
A device for the gravimetric volume determination of liquid volumes. The device comprises a housing (11) having the shape and dimensions of a standard rack used in a clinical diagnostic analyzer system for holding sample or reagent containers, and the following components contained in housing (11): a load cell (12) for gravimetric volume determination, a weighing container (13) for receiving a liquid to be weighed with said load cell (12), a windbreak (14) which shields said weighing container (13) from air flow, an evaporation trap (15) which prevents evaporation of liquid loaded into said weighing container (13), a temperature sensor (21), an air-pressure sensor (31) and a humidity sensor (41) for sensing temperature, air pressure and humidity respectively at predetermined points within said housing (11), and an electronic processing unit for processing electrical output signals delivered by said load cell (12) and by said sensors (21, 31, 41). |
| US07829785B2 |
Thin film solar cell with finger pattern
The present invention relates to thin film solar cell structures and methods of manufacturing them. In particular and in one aspect the present invention is related to apparatus and methods for forming a solar cell structure in which an insulator film is disposed over a region of a conductive contact layer, which is either adjacent or below the absorber layer. |
| US07829779B2 |
Electronic music recording apparatus, method, and computer-readable medium containing a program therefor inhibiting recording based on copyright
An electronic music apparatus has a tone generator section that generates tone signals based on at least one of performance operation or automatic performance data. The generated tone signals are recorded by a recording section for a predetermined time. When tone signals to be generated by the tone generator section on the basis of automatic performance data requiring copyright protection, recording by the recording section is temporarily stopped. Then, upon completion of the generation of the tone signals based on the automatic performance data requiring copyright protection, recording by the recording section is automatically resumed. Alternatively, for a period from the start to end of the generation of the tone signals based on automatic performance data requiring copyright protection, the recording section is inhibited from recording the tone signals based on the automatic performance data requiring copyright protection. |
| US07829773B2 |
Tremolo mechanism having bridge segments adjustable in three dimensions
A tremolo mechanism for varying the pitch of the strings of a musical instrument to create a vibrato effect includes a plurality of separately adjustable bridge segments, one for each string, which are mounted onto a pivotable plate and adjustable longitudinally to vary tension and hence frequency of a string, vertically to adjust the height of a string above the instrument, and laterally to align the strings horizontally with the instrument body. |
| US07829770B1 |
Inbred corn line MN7
An inbred corn line, designated MN7, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line MN7, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line MN7 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing the inbred corn line MN7 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from the inbred corn line MN7. |
| US07829769B1 |
Inbred corn line XHH12
An inbred corn line, designated XHH12, the plants and seeds of the inbred corn line XHH12, methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred corn line XHH12 with itself or with another corn plant, and hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line XHH12 with another corn line or plant and to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic corn plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line XHH12, to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line XHH12 and to the inbred corn lines derived by the use of those methods. |
| US07829767B2 |
Cotton variety 04Q035
The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 04Q035. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 04Q035. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the cotton variety 04Q035 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 04Q035 with itself or another cotton variety and plants produced by such methods. |
| US07829759B2 |
Generation of plants with improved pathogen resistance
The present invention is directed to plants that display a pathogen resistance phenotype due to altered expression of a PPR2 nucleic acid. The invention is further directed to methods of generating plants with a pathogen resistance phenotype. |
| US07829756B2 |
Wound cleansing apparatus in-situ
An apparatus for cleansing wounds, in which wound exudate is removed from a wound bed and selectively cleansed and returned to the wound. The cleansing means removes materials deleterious to wound healing, and the cleansed fluid, still containing materials that are beneficial in promoting wound healing, is returned to the wound bed. The associated wound dressing and cleansing means are conformable to the wound, and may have irrigant fluid circulated from a reservoir by a device for moving fluid through a flow path which passes through the dressing and a means for fluid cleansing and back to the dressing. |
| US07829755B2 |
System and method for treating infectious waste matter
A system and method is provided for producing a safely disposable end product from waste matter containing undesirable materials, such as infectious, biohazardous, hazardous, or radioactive elements. The method comprises the steps of providing a highly alkaline solvent, immersing the waste matter containing the undesirable materials within the highly alkaline solvent, and heating the solvent. The waste matter containing the undesirable materials is allowed to remain within the solvent until digested, thereby forming a solution void of any infectious or biohazardous elements and/or containing a decreased concentration of radioisotope. |
| US07829754B2 |
Method of cleaning heavy metals-containing soil
A soil cleaning method (phytoremediation) of absorbing a contaminating substance contained in a contaminated soil by a plant to clean the soil. An object of the present invention is to provide a method of cleaning a contaminated soil which performs cleaning of a soil containing heavy metals in a shorter term than before and, at the same time, utilizes phytoremediation having little influence on the environment. The object is attained by absorbing heavy metals by a plant of Polygonaceae family, Fagopyrum genus, and, at the same time, adding a biodegradable chelating agent to a contaminated soil in order to assist the absorption. And, a biodegradable chelating agent having the high heavy metal dissolving out ability not only enhances the cleaning efficacy but also reduces secondary influence on the environment. |
| US07829752B2 |
Process for producing lower olefins
A process for making lower olefins from a heavy hydrocarbon feed by use of a combination of thermal cracking and vapor-liquid separation, and, then, pyrolytically cracking the light fraction of the thermally-cracked heavy hydrocarbon feed to thereby produce a lower olefin product. |
| US07829751B2 |
Processes for converting oxygenates to olefins using aluminosilicate catalysts
The present invention relates to processes for forming mixed alcohols containing methanol and ethanol. The mixed alcohol can then be used as a feedstock for an oxygenate to olefin reaction system for conversion thereof to ethylene, propylene, and the like. In addition, the olefins produced by the oxygenate to olefin reaction can then be used as monomers for a polymerization of olefin-containing polymers and/or oligomers. |
| US07829750B2 |
Fluidizing a population of catalyst particles having a low catalyst fines content
The present invention relates to processes for fluidizing a population of catalyst particles that are depleted of catalyst fines. In one embodiment, the process includes providing a plurality of catalyst particles in the reactor, wherein the catalyst particles have a d2 value of greater than about 40 microns. The catalyst- particles are contacted with a fluidizing medium under conditions effective to cause the catalyst particles to behave in a fluidized manner and form a fluidized bed. The particles are contacted with one or more primary obstructing members while in the fluidized bed. By fluidizing the catalyst particles in this manner, the catalyst particles can be maintained at an axial gas Peclet number of from about 10 to about 20. |
| US07829746B2 |
Process for the preparation of calcipotriol
A process for the preparation of calcipotriol at least including: (a) reacting a C-22 phenylsulfonyl derivative of cholecalciferol of Formula 2, wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and represent hydroxyl protecting groups, with a silyl derivative of alfa-hydroxy aldehyde of Formula 3, wherein R3 represents silyl group of formula Si(R4)(R5)(R6), where R4-R6 are the same or different and represent C1-6 alkyl or phenyl groups, in the presence of a strong organic base in an aprotic solvent, followed by reductive desulfonation of the obtained diastereomeric mixture of alfa-hydroxysulfones with sodium amalgam, removal of the hydroxyl protecting groups, and purification of the product. The process leads to the formation of calcipotriol containing less than 0.3% of the (22Z)-isomer. The obtained calcipotriol is free of mercury traces. |
| US07829745B1 |
Methods for selectively synthesizing 1-aryl-2-tetralones
Described herein are methods for synthesizing 1-aryl-2-tetralones in an efficient and highly selective manner. The reaction involves a one-step procedure for coupling an aryl halide to a 2-tetralone, where coupling occurs substantially at the 1-position of the 2-tetralone. |
| US07829744B2 |
Phosphonium salts and their method of preparation
A primary phosphine or a secondary phosphine is reacted with an ester compound selected from the group consisting of; a phosphate triester; a phosphonate diester; a sulfate diester; and a sulfonate ester; to form a phosphonium salt of formula (VII) wherein each of RQ, RX, RY, and RZ is independently hydrocarbyl and X− is a phosphate, phosphonate, sulfate, or sulfonate. These phosphonium salts may find utility in a wide range of applications, including as surfactants, as polar solvents (ionic liquids), as antimicrobial agents, and as a component of spinning finish in polyamide fiber processing. |
| US07829741B2 |
Process for producing α, α-difluoroamine
A process for producing an α,α-difluoroamine which comprises using hydrogen fluoride and a Lewis base in specific amounts in the halogen-fluorine exchange reaction using an α,α-dihaloamine as the substrate. The process can be industrially applied, enables to obtain the object compound in a short time at a great yield and can be conducted easily with excellent productivity. |
| US07829739B2 |
Ionic liquids
The present invention relates to compositions of matter that are ionic liquids, the compositions comprising any of eleven cations combined with any of three fluorinated sulfonated anions. Compositions of the invention should be useful as solvents and, perhaps, as catalysts for many reactions, including aromatic electrophilic substitution, nitration, acylation, esterification, etherification, oligomerization, transesterification, isomerization and hydration. |
| US07829735B2 |
Universal phosphoramidite for preparation of modified biomolecules and surfaces
Reagents useful for attaching biomolecules (e.g., proteins, oligonucleotides, and other biomolecules) to a surface, processes of attaching molecules to a surface to form modified surfaces using these reagents, and methods of detecting a target compound using these modified surfaces are disclosed. |
| US07829733B2 |
Change control resin particles and toner for developing electrostatic images
Charge control resin particles comprising a mixture of at least a charge control agent and a resin, wherein a crystalline zinc 3,5-di-tert-butylsalicylate represented by General Formula below, and having major peaks of X-ray diffraction using the CuKα-characteristic X-ray at Bragg angles 2θ of at least 6.4±0.2° and 15.4±0.2°, is contained as said charge control agent. Toner for developing electrostatic images which comprises a coloring agent, a binder resin for toner, and the charge control resin particles. |
| US07829732B2 |
High-yield conversion of cellulosic biomass into furanic biofuels and value-added products
Paper, cotton, corn stover, straw, and wood are converted into furanic products in high yields (based on their cellulose content) using a simple, inexpensive process involving concurrent hydrolysis, dehydration, and substitution reactions coupled with continuous extraction into an organic phase. In a simultaneous process, the hemicellulose fraction of these substrates is converted into furfural, and together these constitute an efficient means for the total exploitation of the carbohydrate content of biomass. |
| US07829730B2 |
Process for production of methylene disulfonate compound
The present invention provides a process for producing a methylene disulfonate compound in a simple manner at low cost.The present invention provides a process for producing a methylene disulfonate compound represented by General Formula (2) comprising: reacting, in the presence of a dehydrating agent, a formaldehyde compound with a sulfonic acid compound represented by General Formula (1): wherein R1 and R2 are independently a hydrogen atom or a C1-4 alkyl group whose hydrogen atom may be substituted with halogen atom; n is an integer from 1 to 4; and when n is an integer from 2 to 4, n R1s and n R2s may be the same or different: wherein, R1, R2, and n are the same as those described above for General Formula (1). |
| US07829726B2 |
Method for manufacturing imidazole compounds and salts and pseudopolymorphs thereof
The invention relates to a method for manufacturing sertaconazole mononitrate. The invention also relates teserta-conazole mononitrate that is characterized by it: particle size and to sertaconazole mononitrate monohydrate. |
| US07829723B2 |
Polymorphic forms of (S)-1-cyanobutan-2-yl (S)-1-(3-3-(3-methoxy-4-(oxazol-5-yl)phenyl)uriedo)phenyl)ethylcarbamate
The present invention relates to polymorphic forms of (S)-1-cyanobutan-2-yl (S)-1-(3-(3-(3-methoxy-4-(oxazol-5-yl)phenyl)ureido)phenyl)ethylcarbamate, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, processes to prepare therein, and uses therewith. |
| US07829716B2 |
Process for making montelukast and intermediates therefor
A process for making montelukast, a pharmaceutically useful compound of the following formula and salts thereof: using a compound of formula (20) is provided. |
| US07829714B2 |
Method for measuring aromatase activity
The present invention relates to compounds useful for measuring aromatase activity. The invention further provides methods for measuring aromatase activity and for screening test agents which modulate aromatase activity. A kit is also provided for use in such screening methods. |
| US07829712B2 |
Pyridazine derivatives for inhibiting human stearoyl-CoA-desaturase
Methods of treating an SCD-mediated disease or condition in a mammal, preferably a human, are disclosed, wherein the methods comprise administering to a mammal in need thereof a compound of formula (I) where x, y, G, J, K, L, M, Q, W, V, R2, R3, R5, R5a, R6, R6a, R7, R7a, R8 and R8a are defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I) are also disclosed. |
| US07829709B1 |
Cysteine prodrugs to treat schizophrenia and drug addiction
The present invention provides cysteine prodrugs for the treatment of schizophrenia and drug addiction. The invention further encompasses pharmaceutical compositions containing prodrugs and methods of using the prodrugs and compositions for treatment of schizophrenia and drug addiction. |
| US07829705B2 |
Antiviral agents
This invention relates to compounds of formula I their salts, and pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and their use in the treatment of picornavirus infections in mammals, as well as novel intermediates useful in the preparation of the compounds of formula I. |
| US07829701B2 |
Process for continuous production of the salts of 6-methyl-3,4-dihydro-1,2,3-oxathiazin-4-one 2,2,-dioxide
The invention discloses a kind of sulfonation cyclization technique for synthesizing acesulfame potassium for continuous production without stirring and special equipment for this technique. An injection pump is adopted to directly inject the sulfonation raw material and sulfonating agent into autoclave for sulfonation cyclization reaction under high velocity. Moreover, the reciprocating pump is adopted to deliver part of materials in autoclave to condenser designed outside the autoclave for cooling, followed by delivering the cooled materials to another input end of injection pump which together with sulfonation raw material and sulfonating agent is injected into autoclave through high-velocity injection by injection pump. The apparatus is composed of autoclave, injection pump, reciprocating pump and condenser. |
| US07829700B2 |
Process for preparation of a pharmaceutically pure polymorphic form I of Olanzapine
The invention is directed to a novel method for making crystalline Form I of Olanzapine, wherein crude olanzapine is dissolved in a water-miscible solvent in which it is freely soluble, from which substantially pure polymorphic Form I of Olanzapine is recovered by precipitation. |
| US07829698B2 |
Nano-particles comprising cucurbituril derivatives, pharmaceutical composition containing the same, and process for the preparation thereof
Provided are nanoparticles prepared by the aggregation of cucurbituril derivatives and having a particle size of 1 to 1,000 nm, a pharmaceutical composition in which a pharmaceutically active substance is loaded into the nanoparticles, and preparation methods thereof. |
| US07829697B2 |
Mutant bacterial strains of the genus Sphingomonas deficient in production of polyhydroxybutyrate and a process of clarification of sphingans and compositions thereof
The invention relates to mutant strains of the genus Sphingomonas which have a mutation in at least one gene encoding a protein involved in polyhydroxybutyrate (“PHB”) synthesis that allows the mutant strains to produce PHB-deficient sphingans. The invention is also directed to a process for preparing a clarified sphingan solution comprising heating aqueous sphingan solution, in particular PHB-deficient sphingan solution, to a clarification temperature of about 30° C. to about 70° C., and treating the solution with a clarification agent and enzymes. In addition, the invention is directed to a food or industrial product comprising a PHB-deficient and/or clarified sphingan. One particular embodiment of the invention is directed to a clarified, PHB-deficient high-acyl gellan and the processes of making thereof. |
| US07829691B2 |
Detection of nucleic acids by type specific hybrid capture method
Target-specific hybrid capture (TSHC) provides a nucleic acid detection method that is not only rapid and sensitive, but is also highly specific and capable of discriminating highly homologous nucleic acid target sequences. The method produces DNA-RNA hybrids which can be detected by a variety of methods. |
| US07829687B2 |
Artificial disulfide isomerases and uses thereof
The present invention provides artificial enzymes comprising, e.g., an N-terminal domain derived from E. coli FkpA that allows for dimerization and provides a substrate binding region, and a C-terminal thioredoxin domain derived from E. coli DsbA. Similar to DsbC, such de novo designed chimeric (hybrid) FkpA-DsbA enzymes function, as disulfide reductases, oxidases, or isomerases, and chaperones in vivo and in vitro, despite lacking similarity to DsbC-related polypeptide sequence. |
| US07829686B2 |
Nucleic acid encoding a subunit of Na+,K+-ATPase
A recombinant Na+, K+-ATPase α1-subunit protein resistant to cardiac glycosides, e.g. oubain, is disclosed, as well as methods for its production and use. The resistance to cardiac glycosides are obtained by alterations in the region situated between and including the amino acids 65-133. Such recombinant protein and nucleic acid constructs expressing the same are useful as selection markers in gene therapy and research applications. |
| US07829683B2 |
Polynucleotides encoding modified HIV-1 gp41 membrane polypeptides
A method for obtaining a vaccine against the infection of an animal host by a retrovirus capable of penetrating into a host's target cell, where the target cell possesses a membrane receptor for a protein of the host, by preparing candidate vaccine agents based on a modified polypeptide having at least part of an envelope protein of the retrovirus, where the polypeptide has at least one fragment of an immunodominant region of the envelope protein, the fragment containing at least one conserved amino acid of the immunodominant region present in the pathogenic strain, wherein the polypeptide induces an immune response directed both against the immunodominant region and against the protein of the host; and selecting as a vaccine such a modified polypeptide chosen from those which induce an immune response directed against said immunodominant region of the envelope protein and not against the protein of the host. |
| US07829678B2 |
Recombinant monoclonal antibodies and corresponding antigens for colon and pancreatic cancers
The present invention provides for recombinant monoclonal antibodies that bind to human colorectal and pancreatic carcinoma-associated antigens, along with nucleic acid sequences encoding the antibody chains, and the amino acid sequences corresponding to the nucleic acids, and uses for these antibodies, nucleic acids and amino acids. |
| US07829676B2 |
Whitefly ecdysone receptor antibody
The present invention relates to a novel isolated whitefly ecdysone receptor polypeptide. The invention also relates to an isolated nucleic acid encoding the whitefly ecdysone receptor polypeptide, to vectors comprising them and to their uses, in particular in methods for modulating gene expression in an ecdysone receptor-based gene expression modulation system and methods for identifying molecules that modulate whitefly ecdysone receptor activity. |
| US07829673B2 |
Antibodies against CD38 for treatment of multiple myeloma
Isolated human monoclonal antibodies which bind to human CD38, and related antibody-based compositions and molecules, are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the human antibodies, and therapeutic and diagnostic methods for using the human antibodies. |
| US07829671B2 |
Gene encoding a DNA repair enzyme and methods of use thereof
An isolated nucleic acid molecule encoding a human DNA repair enzyme, MED1, is disclosed. Like other mismatch repair genes which are mutated in certain cancers, MED1, encoding nucleic acids, proteins and antibodies thereto may be used to advantage in genetic or cancer screening assays. MED1, which recognizes and cleaves DNA, may also be used for the diagnostic detection of mutations and genetic variants. |
| US07829670B2 |
Proteins having effects of controlling cell migration and cell death
The present invention relates to proteins which have a role in controlling neuronal cell migration and cell death as well as to the DNA which encode those proteins. It is an object of the present invention to provide control of cell migration and/or cell death by providing a method for screening for promoters or inhibitors of proteins which affect the control of cell migration and/or cell death of neurons by interacting with an actin-binding protein, Filamin 1, through promoting the degradation of Filamin 1 or the DNA encoding Filamin 1. The cDNAs of S-FILIP, L-FILIP and h-FILIP cDNAs, which interact with Filamin 1, thereby negatively affecting cell migration and cell death by promoting the degradation of the Filamin 1, were isolated and the full nucleotide and amino acid sequences thereof were determined. |
| US07829669B2 |
Catalytically active recombinant memapsin and methods of use thereof
Methods for the production of purified, catalytically active, recombinant memapsin 2 have been developed. The substrate and subsite specificity of the catalytically active enzyme have been determined. The substrate and subsite specificity information was used to design substrate analogs of the natural memapsin 2 substrate that can inhibit the function of memapsin 2. The substrate analogs are based on peptide sequences, shown to be related to the natural peptide substrates for memapsin 2. The substrate analogs contain at least one analog of an amide bond which is not capable of being cleaved by memapsin 2. Processes for the synthesis of two substrate analogues including isosteres at the sites of the critical amino acid residues were developed and the substrate analogues, OMR99-1 and OM99-2, were synthesized. OM99-2 is based on an octapeptide Glu-Val-Asn-Leu-Ala-Ala-Glu-Phe (SEQ ID NO:28) with the Leu-Ala peptide bond substituted by a transition-state isostere hydroxyethylene group (FIG. 1). The inhibition constant of OM99-2 is 1.6×10−9 M against recombinant pro-memapsin 2. Crystallography of memapsin 2 bond to this inhibitor was used to determine the three dimensional structure of the protein, as well as the importance of the various residues in binding. This information can be used by those skilled in the art to design new inhibitors, using commercially available software programs and techniques familiar to those in organic chemistry and enzymology, to design new inhibitors to memapsin 2, useful in diagnostics and for the treatment and/or prevention of Alzheimer's disease. |
| US07829667B2 |
Anti-obese immunogenic hybrid polypeptides and anti-obese vaccine composition comprising the same
Disclosed is an immunogenic hybrid polypeptide comprising a mimetic peptide of a B cell epitope of apolipoprotein B-100 and a helper T cell epitope, the mimetic peptide being fused at its C-terminus to an N-terminus of the helper T cell epitope. Also disclosed is a vaccine composition for preventing or treating obesity comprising the polypeptide. |
| US07829665B2 |
Macrocyclic inhibitors of hepatitis C virus replication
The embodiments provide compounds of the general Formulae I through general Formula VIII, as well as compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, comprising a subject compound. The embodiments further provide treatment methods, including methods of treating a hepatitis C virus infection and methods of treating liver fibrosis, the methods generally involving administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of a subject compound or composition. |
| US07829661B2 |
Channel forming peptides
The present invention provides a family of peptides based upon the M2GlyR sequence. These peptides are derivatives of the M2GlyR sequence and can be modified at their ends to include a plurality of polar amino acid residues to enhance their solubility. Particularly preferred derivatives include portions of the M2GlyR sequence which are palindromic to another portion of the peptide or to the M2GlyR sequence itself. Preferably these portions are at least 7 amino acid residues in length. Peptides embraced by the present invention are characterized by having greater effects on the transepithelial electrical resistance of cells at lower concentrations. Peptides of the present invention have been shown to increase Isc in MDCK epithelial cell monolayers with half maximal effects observed at or below 30 μM, a nearly 10-fold improvement over any peptide previously characterized in the M2GlyR family. Additionally, peptides of the invention have been shown to increase transepithelial electrical conductance and modulate the permeability of tight junctions in epithelial cells. |
| US07829655B2 |
Heat-shrinkable polyester film and process for production thereof
In the heat-shrinkable polyester film of the present invention, the main shrinkage direction is the longitudinal direction. In addition, the hot-water heat shrinkage ratios in the longitudinal direction and the width direction when the film is treated in hot water at 90° C. for 10 seconds, the refractive indexes in the longitudinal direction and the width direction and the natural shrinkage ratio after aging at 40° C. and 65% RH for 700 hours or more are each controlled in predetermined ranges. The heat-shrinkable polyester film of the present invention is manufactured by stretching an unstretched film at a ratio of 2.5 times or more and 6.0 times or less in the width direction at a temperature of Tg+5° C. or more and Tg+40° C. or less, passing the film in an intermediate zone that does not execute an active heating operation, heat-treating the film at a temperature of 100° C. or more and 170° C. or less over a period of 1.0 second or more and 10.0 seconds or less, cooling the film to a surface temperature of 30° C. or more and 70° C. or less, stretching the film at a ratio of 2.0 times or more and 7 times or less in the longitudinal direction at a temperature of Tg+5° C. or more and Tg+80° C. or less, and subsequently cooling the film at a cooling rate of 30° C./second or more and 70° C./second or less to a surface temperature of the film of 45° C. or more and 75° C. or less. |
| US07829652B2 |
Polyarylether composition and membrane
A composition including a polyarylether copolymer is provided. The copolymer includes a polyarylether backbone; and a sulfonated oligomeric group bonded to the polyarylether suitable for use as a cation conducting membrane. Method of bonding a sulfonated oligomeric group to the polyarylether backbone to form a polyarylether copolymer. The membrane may be formed from the polyarylether copolymer composition. The chain length of the sulfonated oligomeric group may be controlled to affect or control the ion conductivity of the membrane. |
| US07829647B2 |
Process for the preparation of branched polyorganosiloxanes
The invention relates to a process for the preparation of branched siloxanes containing R—SiO3/2 units, where R=organic radical, wherein straight-chain polysiloxanes containing silane hydrogen in the polymer chain are reacted in the presence of ammonium or metal carboxylates as a catalyst in the absence of hydroxy-functional organic compounds, and to siloxanes thus prepared and the use thereof in the preparation of polyurethane foams and antifoam formulations. |
| US07829646B2 |
Olefin polymers, method of making, and use thereof
The present invention is directed to PE-100 ethylene copolymers and pipe made thereof having a Tabor abrasion between about 0.01 and about 0.001 grams lost/1000 revolutions. These copolymers are formed by contacting ethylene with at least one mono-1-olefin comonomer having from 2 to about 10 carbon atoms per molecule in a reaction zone under polymerization conditions in the presence of a hydrocarbon diluent, a catalyst system, and a cocatalyst. Additionally, the comonomers may be selected from mono-1-olefins having 4 to 10 carbon atoms, such as, 1-hexene, 1-butene, 4-methyl-1-pentene, 1-octene, and 1-decene. Further, these ethylene copolymers may be employed to produce PE-100 pipe having both small diameters and diameters in excess of 42 inches substantially without sagging or other gravitational deformation. Copolymers of ethylene and 1-hexene are disclosed which are used to produce PE-100 pipe. |
| US07829645B2 |
Process for the production of a polymer comprising monomeric units of ethylene, an α-oplefin and a vinyl norbornene
The invention relates to a process for the preparation of a polymer comprising monomeric units of ethylene, an α-olefin and a vinyl norbornene applying as a catalyst system: a. a bridged or an group 4 metal containing an unbridged catalyst having a single cyclopentadienyl ligand and a mono substituted nitrogen ligand, wherein said catalyst is defined by the formula (I): b. an aluminoxane activating compound, c. 0-0.20 mol per mol of the catalyst of a further activating compound, wherein Y is a substituted carbon or nitrogen atom. The invention further relates to a polymer obtainable with the process of the invention. |
| US07829635B2 |
Composition of resin based on polyolefin with improved surface printability
The present invention relates to a polyolefin-based resin composition for the calendering process which can be directly printed without applying an adhesive since the surface printability is improved.The present invention provides a polyolefin-based resin composition for the calendering process comprising: 3 to 95 weight percent, based on total weight of said polyolefin-based resin composition, of a high impact polyolefin resin; 1 to 50 weight percent, based on total weight of said polyolefin-based resin composition, of an acrylate functional polymer; 1 to 30 weight percent, based on total weight of said polyolefin-based resin composition, of a polyolefin-based thermoplastic elastomer; 1 to 50 weight percent, based on total weight of said polyolefin-based resin composition, of a mineral filler; and 0.1 to 5.0 weight percent, based on total weight of said polyolefin-based resin composition, of a lubricant.By the present invention, it is possible to remarkably improve the surface printability of the polyolefin-based sheet or film and thereby, to achieve direct printing without need of an adhesive. Also, since a production line for applying an adhesive is not needed, it is possible to reduce the production cost and to increase productivity. Further, the present invention can substitute for decoration sheets, printing papers, labels and the like which have been composed of PVC and thus, is environmentally friendly. |
| US07829632B2 |
Polyester polycarbonate compositions, methods of making, and articles formed therefrom
A composition comprises a polyester-polycarbonate polymer comprising isophthalate-terephthalate-resorcinol ester units and carbonate units, a poly(C4-alkylene) ester, and a polyester comprising cyclohexanedimethylene terephthalate units, or a combination of cyclohexanedimethylene terephthalate and ethylene terephthalate. The composition can be extruded into pellets that are clear and colorless. The composition can further be molded into articles having a percent haze value less than or equal to 10 percent, and total luminous transmittance value of greater than or equal to 70 percent, measured in accordance with ASTM D1003-00. Also disclosed is a method for forming the compositions, and articles prepared therefrom. |
| US07829631B2 |
Self-crosslinkable waterborne coating composition
The present invention provides a crosslinkable waterborne coating composition useful for providing protective coating to wood and other substrates. The coating composition includes a vinyl addition latex polymer having a first crosslinkable functional group and a polyurethane dispersion having a second crosslinkable functional end group. The coating composition is preferably essentially formaldehyde free. |
| US07829630B2 |
Styrenated terpene resin as well as methods of making and using the same
The present invention relates to styrenated terpene resin, as well as methods of making an using the same. |
| US07829621B2 |
Rubber composition and tire comprising the same
A rubber composition which provides an improved balance in grip performance, grip durability and abrasion resistance, and a tire and/or tire tred made from the same Wherein the rubber composition includes a diene rubber, 50 to 120 parts by weight of a reinforcing agent containing particular carbon black and 10 to 100 parts by weight of silica based on 100 parts by weight of a the diene rubber, 2 to 50 parts by weight of a styrene-butadiene polymer, in which weight average molecular weight is 1,000 to 15,000, the amount of a styrene being 17 to 27% by weight and the amount of vinyl being 60 to 80% by weight, and 2 to 25 parts by weight of an indene resin, in which the melting point is 100 to 150° C., based on 100 parts by weight of the diene rubber which includes at least 60% by weight of a particular solution polymerization styrene-butadiene rubber and at most 40% by weight of a natural rubber and/or a butadiene rubber. |
| US07829618B2 |
Powder thermal spray compositions composing at least two thermoplastics
A thermal spray coating composition comprising up to about 90 weight percent of the composition of a first thermoplastic material and up to about 50 weight percent of the composition of at least one additional thermoplastic material that is different from the first thermoplastic material. Additional components can be added to the empirical compositions in order to best additional secondary properties. |
| US07829617B2 |
Aromatic polycarbonate resin composition and molded object made from the same
There is provided an aromatic polycarbonate resin composition having excellent flame retardancy, mechanical properties and fluidity and affording a thin-walled molded article.The aromatic polycarbonate resin composition includes a resin component containing (A) 90 to 99.5% by mass of an aromatic polycarbonate resin and (B) 10 to 0.5% by mass of a polyorganosiloxane-containing graft copolymer, and, compounded in 100 parts by mass of the resin component, (C) 0.1 to 5 parts by mass of a bisphenol type epoxy compound and (D) 0.05 to 2 parts by mass of polytetrafluoroethylene capable of forming fibrils, wherein the polyorganosiloxane-containing graft copolymer in the resin composition has a dispersion average particle diameter of 0.1 to 1.0 μm. The molded article has a section with a thickness of 1 mm or less and is obtainable by molding the aromatic polycarbonate resin composition. |
| US07829613B2 |
Azinium salts as splayant for layered materials
The present invention relates to a splayant, that is, an intercalant/exfoliant, comprising an azinium compound capable of splaying a layered material. |
| US07829612B2 |
Light diffusive polycarbonate resin composition and light diffusive plate using said resin composition
The present invention provides a light-diffusive polycarbonate-based resin composition which includes (A) 100 parts by mass of an aromatic polycarbonate resin, (B) 0.01 to 10 parts by mass of a light-diffusing agent, and (C) 0.1 to 20 parts by mass of a styrene-(meth)acrylic ester copolymer, and a light-diffusing plate formed from the composition. The light-diffusive polycarbonate-based resin composition can be injection-molded to form a light-diffusing plate having satisfactory precision in thickness for use in comparatively large liquid crystal displays having a size larger than 20 inches. |
| US07829611B2 |
Curable composition
A curable binder composition comprising an emulsion polymer, an extender and a hydryoxyamide. |
| US07829607B2 |
Water-based heat fixing ink and heat fixing inkjet recording method
A water-based heat fixing ink having at least the following 4 compounds, a: pigment; b: water-soluble resin comprising a copolymer, in which a monomer having a carboxyl group and monomer having a hydrophobic group are polymerized, and the resin is dissolved by neutralization with an amine; c: an organic solvent satisfying following Equation (1) which is represented by a hydrogen bonding term and a polar term of a solubility parameter; and d: water; wherein b is contained in an amount of 2.5-7.0 weight % as a free polymer in a water-based heat fixing ink, 8≦(σp2+σh2)1/2≦12 Equation (1). |
| US07829603B2 |
Stable trifluorostyrene containing compounds grafted to base polymers, and their use as polymer electrolyte membranes
A fluorinated ion exchange polymer prepared by grafting at least one grafting monomer on to at least one base polymer, wherein the grafting monomer comprises structure 1a or 1b: wherein Z comprises S, SO2, or POR wherein R comprises a linear or branched perfluoroalkyl group of 1 to 14 carbon atoms optionally containing oxygen or chlorine, an alkyl group of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an aryl group of 6 to 12 carbon atoms or a substituted aryl group of 6 to 12 carbon atoms; RF comprises a linear or branched perfluoroalkene group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms, optionally containing oxygen or chlorine; Q is chosen from F, —OM, NH2, —N(M)SO2R2F, and C(M)(SO2R2F)2, wherein M comprises H, an alkali cation, or ammonium; R2F groups comprises alkyl of 1 to 14 carbon atoms which may optionally include ether oxygens or aryl of 6 to 12 carbon atoms where the alkyl or aryl groups may be perfluorinated or partially fluorinated; and n is 1 or 2 for 1a, and n is 1, 2, or 3 for 1b. These ion exchange polymers are useful in preparing catalyst coated membranes and membrane electrode assemblies used in fuel cells. |
| US07829595B2 |
Rapid dissolution formulation of a calcium receptor-active compound
The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a calcium receptor-active compound and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, wherein the composition has a controlled dissolution profile. The present invention further relates to a method of manufacturing the pharmaceutical composition, as well as a method of treating a disease using the pharmaceutical composition. |
| US07829594B2 |
Calcilytic compounds
Novel calcilytic compounds and methods of using them are provided. |
| US07829588B2 |
Modulators of the PPAR-type receptors and pharmaceutical/cosmetic applications thereof
Novel compounds that are modulators of PPAR-type receptors having the structural formula (I): are formulated into pharmaceutical compositions suited for administration in human or veterinary medicine (in dermatology, and in the field of cardiovascular diseases, immune diseases and/or diseases linked to the metabolism of lipids), or, alternatively, into cosmetic compositions. |
| US07829586B2 |
Aryl-substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds
Disclosed is an aryl-substituted nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound represented by the formula (I) below or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. This compound serves as nociceptin receptor antagonist and is useful as a pharmaceutical agent for treating diseases associated with a nociceptin receptor. (I) [in the formula, A1, A2 and A3 independently represent a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom, and one or two of A1, A2 and A3 represent a carbon atom; R1 represents a lower alkyl group or the like; R2 represents a phenyl group which may be substituted with a halogen atom or the like; R3 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or the like; and R4 represents a lower alkyl group or the like.] |
| US07829581B2 |
Prodrugs of pyrazoline compounds, their preparation and use as medicaments
The present invention relates to prodrugs of pyrazoline compounds of formula I, methods for their preparation, medicaments comprising these compounds as well as their use for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of humans and animals. |
| US07829580B2 |
Cyclic amine derivative having heteroaryl ring
A compound having the general formula (I) wherein R1 represents C1-C6 alkyl, etc., R2 represents hydrogen, C2-C7 alkanoyl, C7-C11 arylcarbonyl, the formula R4—(CH2)l—, etc., R3 represents C6-C10 aryl, etc., X1, X2, X3, X4 and X5 each independently represents hydrogen, halogen, etc., and n represents an integer of 0 to 2, pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof or prodrugs thereof. They have excellent inhibition of platelet activation, etc. and are useful as a prophylactic or therapeutic agents for diseases related to thrombus or embolus formation. |
| US07829573B2 |
Therapeutic combinations of antihypertensive and antiangiogenics agents
The invention concerns the use of a combination of an anti-angiogenic agent and an anti-hypertensive agent for use in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a disease state associated with angiogenesis in a warm-blooded mammal, such as a human being. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising an anti-angiogenic agent and an anti-hypertensive agent, to kits thereof and to a method of treatment of a disease state associated with angiogenesis which comprises the administration of an effective amount of a combination of an anti-angiogenic agent and an anti-hypertensive agent to a warm-blooded animal, such as a human being. |
| US07829568B2 |
Substituted 5,6,7,8-tetrahydroimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-ylamine compounds and their use for producing drugs
Substituted 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-ylamine compounds corresponding to formula I, methods for the preparation thereof, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, the use of said compounds for preparing pharmaceutical compositions and related treatment methods. |
| US07829567B2 |
Imino-indeno[1,2-c] quinoline derivatives, their preparation processes, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same
Disclosed herein are novel imino-indeno[1,2-c]quinoline derivatives of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein each of the substituents is given the definition as set forth in the Specification and Claims. Also disclosed are the preparation processes of these derivatives, their synthetic precursors and their uses in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions for use in the treatment of cancers. |
| US07829566B2 |
4-amino-quinazolines
Quinazolines of the formula I in which R, R1, R2, R3, R4 and Y have the meaning indicated in Patent Claim 1, and their salts or solvates as glycoprotein IbIX antagonists. |
| US07829564B2 |
α- and β-amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonamides useful as retroviral protease inhibitors
α-and β-amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease. |
| US07829554B2 |
Sustained release enhanced lipolytic formulation for regional adipose tissue treatment
Compositions, formulations, methods, and systems for treating regional fat deposits comprise contacting a targeted fat deposit with a composition comprising long acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and a compound that reduces desensitization of the target tissue to the long acting beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist, for example, glucocorticosteroids and/or ketotifen. Embodiments of the composition are administered, for example, by injection, and/or transdermally. |
| US07829549B2 |
Methods for treating bleeding disorders using sulfated polysaccharides
Methods for treating bleeding disorders using non-anticoagulant sulfated polysaccharides (NASPs) as procoagulants are disclosed. NASPs can be administered as single agents, or in combination with one another, or with other medications (such as factors VII, VIII and IX) to promote hemostasis. In particular, the use of NASPs in treatment of bleeding disorders, including congenital coagulation disorders, acquired coagulation disorders, and trauma induced hemorrhagic conditions is described. |
| US07829542B2 |
Prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of infectious and other diseases with immunoeffector compounds
Methods and compositions for treating or ameliorating diseases and other conditions, such as infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases and allergies are provided. The methods employ cyclic AGPs for selectively stimulating immune responses in animals and plants. |
| US07829538B2 |
Compounds and methods for reducing undesired toxicity of chemotherapeutic agents
Novel compositions and formulations are disclosed that have use as toxicity-reducing agents for various chemotherapeutic agents and as treatment for certain diseases and conditions. The compositions of matter are amino acid and peptide heteroconjugated disulfides of 2-mercaptoethane sulfonate sodium. |
| US07829536B2 |
Method of treating lymphedema comprising administering VEGF-D
The present invention provides materials and methods for screening for and treating hereditary lymphedema in human subjects. |
| US07829535B2 |
Methods for bone treatment by modulating an arachidonic acid metabolic or signaling pathway
Methods for promoting osteogenesis to accelerate or enhance bone fracture healing, treat bone defects, and enhance bone formation are disclosed. The methods modulate an arachidonic acid metabolic or signaling pathway in general, and, in particular, utilize 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors. These molecules can be delivered alone or in combination with one or more agents that inhibit bone resorption, regulate calcium resorption from bone, enhance bone accumulation, enhance bone formation, induce bone formation, impair growth of microorganisms, reduce inflammation, and/or reduce pain. |
| US07829530B2 |
Method of regulating glucose metabolism, and reagents related thereto
One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for treating Type II diabetes in an animal, comprising conjointly administering to the animal metformin and an inhibitor of dipeptidylpeptidase IV or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in an amount sufficient to treat Type II diabetes of the animal but not sufficient to suppress the animal's immune system. |
| US07829527B2 |
Emergence of a R-type Ca2+ channel (Cav 2.3) contributes to cerebral artery constriction following subarachnoid hemorrhage
The invention relates to methods and products for treatment of a neurological defect such as a subarachnoid hemorrhage or cerebral vasospasm. Specifically, R-type voltage-gated calcium channel inhibitors and related compositions and kits are described. |
| US07829524B2 |
Antimicrobial peptides
The present invention relates to polypeptides having antimicrobial activity and polynucleotides having a nucleotide sequence which encodes for the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the nucleic acid constructs as well as methods for producing and using the polypeptides. |
| US07829523B2 |
Method for stabilizing polypeptides lacking methionine
Methionine is an effective antioxidant for polypeptides having an amino acid sequence lacking methionine. Compositions containing polypeptides having an amino acid sequence that is free of methionine residues are stabilized from oxidative degradation by combining methionine in the composition in an amount effective to inhibit oxidation of the polypeptide. |
| US07829519B1 |
Decontamination of chemical warfare agents using benign household chemicals
A decontamination composition and method for detoxifying chemical warfare agents on surfaces, wherein said composition comprises mixtures of household cleaners and chemicals such as ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, isopropyl alcohol, baking soda and washing soda. |
| US07829518B2 |
Aqueous solution of olanexidine, method of preparing the aqueous solution, and disinfectant
The present invention provides a disinfectant that contains olanexidine in a concentration sufficient to exhibit an effective bactericidal effect, and that has hardly any side effects such as skin irritation. Specifically, the present invention provides a disinfectant containing an aqueous solution that contains olanexidine and at least an equimolar amount of gluconic acid, and substantially contains neither an acid other than gluconic acid nor a salt of the acid other than gluconic acid. |
| US07829514B2 |
Detergent cosmetic compositions comprising four surfactants, a cationic polymer, and a beneficial agent and uses thereof
The disclosure relates to novel detergent and conditioning compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, (A) at least one anionic surfactant comprising at least one group chosen from sulfate, sulfonate and phosphate, (B) at least one carboxylic anionic surfactant other than the at least one anionic surfactant of (A), (C) at least one amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant, (D) at least one alkylpolyglycoside nonionic surfactant, (E) at least one cationic polymer with a cationic charge density of greater than or equal to 4 meq./g, and (F) at least one beneficial agent other than the at least one cationic polymer of (E), wherein the sulfate, sulfonate or phosphate anionic surfactant/amphoteric surfactant weight ratio is in a range from 0.1 to 2. Also disclosed are uses of said composition for cleansing and caring for the hair or the skin. |
| US07829512B2 |
Method and equipment for making a complex lithium grease
A continuous process for preparing lithium complex greases improved by using a complexing agent of dimethyl glutarate, dimethyl adipate, glutaric acid, adipic acid, or mixtures thereof, and preferably also a specialized flash chamber to achieve a penetration split (60X-UW) of within −20 mm/10 to 10 mm/10, a roll stability (D1831) of <30 mm/10, and a dropping point (D2265) of >240° C. |
| US07829509B2 |
Annular fluids and method of emplacing the same
An annular fluid or packer fluid, and methods of making the same, that includes a water-miscible solvent, a viscosifying additive, a crosslinking agent, a crosslinking inhibitor having the facility to inhibit crosslinking between the viscosifying additive and the crosslinking agent, and an initiating agent having the facility to overcome an action of the crosslinking inhibitor and to initiate crosslinking between the viscosifying additive and the crosslinking agent, is shown and described. The fluid has a thermal conductivity of no more than about 0.25 btu/(hr·ft·° F.) and a potential to substantially increase its viscosity upon sitting for a selected period of time. |
| US07829501B2 |
Fungicidal composition containing acid amide derivative
Conventional many fungicidal compositions have had practical problems such that either a preventive effect or a curing effect is inadequate, the residual effect tends to be inadequate, or the controlling effect against plant diseases tends to be inadequate depending upon the application site, and a fungicidal composition to overcome such problems has been desired. The present invention provides a fungicidal composition containing an acid amide derivative of the formula (I) or a salt thereof, as an active ingredient: wherein A is phenyl which may be substituted, benzyl which may be substituted, naphthyl which may be substituted, heterocyclic ring which may be substituted, fused heterocyclic ring which may be substituted, or the like; B is heterocyclic ring which may be substituted, fused heterocyclic ring which may be substituted, or naphthyl which may be substituted; each of R1 and R2 which are independent of each other, is alkyl, or the like; R3 is hydrogen, or the like; each of W1 and W2 which are independent of each other, is oxygen or sulfur. |
| US07829495B2 |
Olefin polymerization process with alkyl-substituted metallocenes
The invention comprises an olefin polymerization process comprising contacting ethylene alone or with one or more olefinically unsaturated comonomers with a Group 3-6 metallocene catalyst compound comprising one π-bonded ring having a C3 or greater hydrocarbyl, hydrocarbylsilyl or hydrocarbylgermyl substituent said substituent bonded to the ring through a primary carbon atom; and, where the compound contains two π-bonded rings, the total number of substituents on the rings is equal to a number from 3 to 10, said rings being asymmetrically substituted where the number of substituents is 3 or 4. The invention process is particularly suitable for preparing ethylene copolymers having an MIR less than about 35, while retaining narrow CD even at high comonomer incorporation rates, and with certain embodiments providing ethylene copolymers having improved melt strength with the low MIR. |
| US07829494B2 |
Catalyst for synthesizing carbon nanocoils, synthesizing method of the same, synthesizing method of carbon nanocoils, and carbon nanocoils
A method for synthesizing carbon nanocoils with high efficiency, by determining the structure of carbon nuclei that have been attached to the ends of carbon nanocoils and thus specifying a true catalyst for synthesizing carbon nanocoils is implemented. The catalyst for synthesizing carbon nanocoils according to the present invention is a carbide catalyst that contains at least elements (a transition metal element, In, C) or (a transition metal element, Sn, C), and in particular, it is preferable for the transition metal element to be Fe, Co or Ni. In addition to this carbide catalyst, a metal catalyst of (Fe, Al, Sn) and (Fe, Cr, Sn) are effective. From among these, catalysts such as Fe3InC0.5, Fe3InC0.5Snw and Fe3SnC are particularly preferable. The wire diameter and the coil diameter can be controlled by using a catalyst where any of these catalysts is carried by a porous carrier. |
| US07829492B2 |
Microwave assisted desulfurization of nitrogen oxide storage reduction catalysts
A process for removing sulfur and sulfur compounds from a catalyst includes the following steps: exposing the catalyst to a reducing atmosphere and exposing the catalyst to microwave energy. Desorption of the sulfur and sulfur compounds from the catalyst occurs at a temperature less than 600 degrees centigrade. |
| US07829491B2 |
Silicon nitride sintered body and manufacturing method thereof, member for molten metal, member for hot working, and member for digging
A silicon nitride sintered body comprising β-sialon expressed by a composition formula of Si6−ZAlZOZN8−Z, wherein z value being the dissolved amount is 0.1 to 1, as a main phase, a grain boundary phase and Fe silicide particles. The grain boundary phase contains RE (Group III elements in the periodic table)-Al—Si—O, and component ratios of Al, Si and RE in terms of Al2O3, SiO2, RE2O3, respectively is 5 to 50 mass % of Al2O3, 5 to 20 mass % of SiO2, and the balanced amount of RE2O3, the grain boundary phase is contained in a range of 20 volume % or less to 100 volume % of the sintered body, and the Fe silicide particles is contained in 0.02 to 3 mass % in terms of Fe to 100 mass % of the sintered body. Its high thermal shock resistance provides suitable applications to members for molten metal, hot working, and digging. |
| US07829488B2 |
Non-woven glass fiber mat faced gypsum board and process of manufacture
A gypsum board comprises a set gypsum layer having a first face and a second face. An uncoated fibrous mat is affixed to at least one of the faces. The mat comprises a non-woven web bonded together with a resinous binder. The web comprises glass fiber consisting essentially of a major portion composed of chopped continuous glass fibers having an average fiber diameter ranging from about 8 to 25 μm and optionally a minor portion consisting essentially of at least one of small diameter glass fibers having a fiber diameter of at most about 13 μm and microfibers having an average fiber diameter ranging from about 0.05 to about 6.5 μm. The board is exceedingly durable and has a high resistance to water absorption, rendering it particularly useful for exterior insulation systems. |
| US07829485B2 |
Stretchable composite fiber
An integral composite fiber is formed by integrally joining a stretchable fiber and unstretchable fibers. The stretchable fiber has longitudinally extending first exposed surfaces that are circumferentially spaced from each other. The unstretchable fibers has longitudinally extending second exposed surfaces each disposed between a circumferentially adjacent pair of the first exposed surfaces. One of the first exposed surfaces has a larger surface area than the other or others of the first exposed surfaces. Said other or each of the others of the first exposed surfaces has a surface area ratio of less than 0.8 with respect to the surface area of said one of the first exposed surfaces. By longitudinally stretching this integral composite fiber, because shear stress is large due to a large difference in shrinkage stress between said one of the first exposed surfaces and the other or others of the first exposed surfaces, the unstretchable fibers easily separate from the stretchable fiber, and are three-dimensionally crimped. The unshrinkable fibers are thus helically wrapped around and covers the shrinkable fiber, which has a rubber-like feel to the touch. Thus, the composite fiber obtained is bulky and feels good to the touch. |
| US07829482B2 |
Thermal performance garments comprising an ultraviolet light tolerant outer shell fabric of polypyridobisimidazole and polybenzobisoxazole fibers
The invention concerns a flame-resistant garment having an outer shell fabric comprising 5 to 40 parts by weight of a polybenzobisoxazole fiber and 60 to 95 parts by weight of a polypridobisimidazole fiber having an inherent viscosity of greater than 20 dl/g. |
| US07829477B2 |
Fluorinated water soluble copolymers
A method of providing water repellency, oil repellency, soil resistance, soil release, stain resistance and stain release to substrates comprising contacting said substrate with a composition comprising a copolymer having repeating units of Formula 1 in any sequence: wherein Rf is a straight or branched perfluoroalkyl group having from about 2 to about 8 carbon atoms, or a mixture thereof, which is optionally interrupted by at least one oxygen atom, Q is alkylene of 1 to about 15 carbon atoms, hydroxyalkylene of 2 to about 15 carbon atoms, —O(CnH2n)—, —(CH2CF2)m(CH2)n—, —CONR1(CnH2n)—, —(CnH2n)OCONR1(CnH2n)—, (—CONR1CH2)2CH—, —SO2N(R1)(CnH2n)—, or —(CnH2n)SO2N(R1)(CnH2n)—, each R1 is independently H or alkyl of 1 to about 4 carbon atoms, each n is independently 1 to about 15, each m is independently 1 to about 4, Z is hydrogen or methyl, x is a positive integer, y is zero or a positive integer, t is a positive integer, and M is H+, alkali metal cation, alkaline earth metal cation, or ammonium. |
| US07829476B2 |
Method of manufacturing semiconductor device and semiconductor device
A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device has forming a capacitor having electrodes and a ferroelectric film provided therebetween above a substrate, forming a pad electrode electrically connected to one of the electrodes of the capacitor above the substrate, forming a protective film covering the pad electrode over the substrate, forming an opening in the protective film exposing at least a part of the pad electrode, bringing a measurement terminal into contact with the exposed surface of the pad electrode, etching the surface of the pad electrode after the measurement terminal is brought into contact therewith, and forming a hydrogen absorbing film on the protective film and the pad electrode exposed through the opening. |
| US07829471B2 |
Cluster tool and method for process integration in manufacturing of a photomask
A method and apparatus for process integration in manufacture of a photomask are disclosed. In one embodiment, a cluster tool suitable for process integration in manufacture of a photomask including a vacuum transfer chamber having coupled thereto at least one hard mask deposition chamber and at least one plasma chamber configured for etching chromium. In another embodiment, a method for process integration in manufacture of a photomask includes depositing a hard mask on a substrate in a first processing chamber, depositing a resist layer on the substrate, patterning the resist layer, etching the hard mask through apertures formed in the patterned resist layer in a second chamber; and etching a chromium layer through apertures formed in the hard mask in a third chamber. |
| US07829468B2 |
Method and apparatus to detect fault conditions of plasma processing reactor
A method of fault detection for use in a plasma processing chamber is provided. The method comprises monitoring plasma parameters within a plasma chamber with a single planar ion flux (PIF) probe, analyzing the resulting information, measuring the plasma parameters as a function of time and analyzing the resulting data. The data can be observed, characterized, compared with reference data, digitized, processed, or analyzed to reveal a specific fault. The PIF probe is preferably positioned at a grounded surface within the reactor. Chamber faults that can be detected include a build-up of process by-products in the process chamber, a helium leak, a match re-tuning event, a poor stabilization rate, and a loss of plasma confinement. |
| US07829463B2 |
Plasma processing method and plasma processing apparatus
A plasma processing method performs a desired plasma process on substrates by using a plasma generated in a processing space. A first and a second electrode are disposed in parallel in a processing vessel that is grounded, the substrate is supported on the second electrode to face the first electrode, the processing vessel is vacuum evacuated, a desired processing gas is supplied into the processing space formed between the first electrode, the second electrode and a sidewall of the processing vessel, and a first radio frequency power is supplied to the second electrode. The first electrode is connected to the processing vessel via an insulator or a space, and is electrically coupled to a ground potential via a capacitance varying unit whose electrostatic capacitance is varied based on a process condition of the plasma process performed on the substrate. |
| US07829459B2 |
Method and apparatus for strapping two polysilicon lines in a semiconductor integrated circuit device
A method and apparatus for partially strapping two polysilicon lines, each having a first end and second end, uses a metal line having a plurality of spaced apart metal segments with each metal segment partially strapping a different portion of a polysilicon line. The metal segments are arranged from the first end to the second end with the signals propagating from the second end to the first end. Where two metal segments are used, the segments have lengths of x = 2 L 7 and L-X where L is the length between the first end and the second end. Where three segments are used, the segments have lengths of X=0.25 L, Y=0.48 L, and Z=0.27 L. |
| US07829458B2 |
Method of forming a wiring structure in a semiconductor device
A wiring structure includes a first insulation layer located on a substrate, and first and second plugs located on the substrate and extending through the first insulation layer. The first plug includes an upper peripheral portion that defines a recess and the second plug is adjacent to the first plug. A second insulation layer is located on the first insulation layer, the first plug and the second plug. A bit line structure is located on the second insulation layer and is electrically connected to the first plug. A protection spacer is located on the recess of the first plug and a sidewall of an opening in the second insulation layer. The opening exposes the recess of the first plug, the second plug and the sidewall of the bit line structure. A pad is located in the opening and contacts the second plug. |
| US07829456B2 |
Method to modulate coverage of barrier and seed layer using titanium nitride
Methods for processing substrates are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method for processing substrates includes providing to a process chamber a substrate comprising an exposed dielectric layer having a feature formed therein. A mask layer comprising titanium nitride may be selectively deposited atop corners of the feature. A barrier layer may be selectively deposited atop the mask layer and into a bottom portion of the feature. The barrier layer deposited on the bottom portion of the feature may be etched to redistribute at least a portion of the barrier layer onto sidewalls of the feature. |
| US07829454B2 |
Method for integrating selective ruthenium deposition into manufacturing of a semiconductior device
A method for integrating selective Ru metal deposition into manufacturing of semiconductor devices to improve electromigration and stress migration in bulk Cu. The method includes selectively depositing a Ru metal film on a metallization layer or on bulk Cu using a process gas containing Ru3(CO)12 precursor vapor and a CO gas in a thermal chemical vapor deposition process. A semiconductor device containing one or more selectively deposited Ru metal films is described. |
| US07829453B2 |
Method for forming solder balls with a stable oxide layer by controlling the reflow ambient
By controlling the cooling rate during the oxidation process for forming an oxide layer on solder balls and by selecting an elevated temperature as an initial temperature of the oxidation process, a reliable yet easily removable oxide layer may be obtained. Consequently, yield losses during the flip chip assembly process may be significantly reduced. |
| US07829450B2 |
Method of processing a contact pad, method of manufacturing a contact pad, and integrated circuit element
In a method of processing a contact pad, a passivation layer stack including at least one passivation layer is formed on at least an upper surface of a contact pad region. A first portion of the passivation layer stack is removed from above the contact pad region, wherein a second portion of the passivation layer remains on the contact pad region and covers the contact pad region. An adhesion layer is formed on the passivation layer stack. The adhesion layer is patterned, wherein the adhesion layer is removed from above the contact pad region. Furthermore, the second portion of the passivation layer stack is removed. |
| US07829449B2 |
Process for fabricating an electronic integrated circuit and electronic integrated circuit thus obtained
An electronic integrated circuit is fabricated by forming on a substrate, of which a part is composed of absorbing material, a portion made of a sacrificial material. The sacrificial material includes cobalt, nickel, titanium, tantalum, tungsten, molybdenum, gallium, indium, silver, gold, iron and/or chromium. A rigid portion is then formed in fixed contact with the substrate, on one side of the portion of sacrificial material opposite to the part of the substrate composed of absorbing material. The circuit is heated such that the sacrificial material is absorbed into the part of the substrate composed of absorbing material. A substantially empty volume is thus created in place of the portion of sacrificial material. The volume that is substantially empty can replace a dielectric material situated between the electrodes of a capacitor. |
| US07829447B2 |
Semiconductor structure pattern formation
Forming structures such as fins in a semiconductor layer according to a pattern formed by oxidizing a sidewall of a layer of oxidizable material. In one embodiment, source/drain pattern structures and a fin pattern structures are patterned in the oxidizable layer. The fin pattern structure is then masked from an oxidation process that grows oxide on the sidewalls of the channel pattern structure and the top surface of the source/drain pattern structures. The remaining oxidizable material of the channel pattern structure is subsequently removed leaving a hole between two portions of the oxide layer. These two portions are used in one embodiment as a mask for patterning the semiconductor layer to form two fins. This patterning also leaves the source/drain structures connected to the fins. |
| US07829443B2 |
Nitride nanowires and method of producing such
The present invention relates to the growing of nitride semiconductors, applicable for a multitude of semiconductor devices such as diodes, LEDs and transistors. According to the method of the invention nitride semiconductor nanowires are grown utilizing a CVD based selective area growth technique. A nitrogen source and a metal-organic source are present during the nanowire growth step and at least the nitrogen source flow rate is continuous during the nanowire growth step. The V/III-ratio utilized in the inventive method is significantly lower than the V/III-ratios commonly associated with the growth of nitride based semiconductor. |
| US07829442B2 |
Semiconductor heterostructures having reduced dislocation pile-ups and related methods
Dislocation pile-ups in compositionally graded semiconductor layers are reduced or eliminated, thereby leading to increased semiconductor device yield and manufacturability. This is accomplished by introducing a semiconductor layer having a plurality of threading dislocations distributed substantially uniformly across its surface as a starting layer and/or at least one intermediate layer during growth and relaxation of the compositionally graded layer. The semiconductor layer may include a seed layer disposed proximal to the surface of the semiconductor layer and having the threading dislocations uniformly distributed therein. |
| US07829441B2 |
Thermosetting die-bonding film
A thermosetting die-bonding film having excellent adhesion to an adherent and preferable pickup properties and a dicing die-bonding film having the thermosetting die-bonding film are provided. The thermosetting die-bonding film of the present invention is a thermosetting die-bonding film that is used when manufacturing a semiconductor device and contains 15 to 30% by weight of a thermoplastic resin component and 60 to 70% by weight of a thermosetting resin component as main components, wherein a surface free energy before heat curing is 37 mJ/m2 or more and less than 40 mJ/m2. |
| US07829436B2 |
Process for regeneration of a layer transferred wafer and regenerated layer transferred wafer
A processing time required for regeneration of a layer transferred wafer is reduced and the regeneration cost is lowered, while a removal amount at the regeneration is decreased the number of regeneration times is increased. A main surface of a semiconductor wafer (13) has a main flat portion (13d) and a chamfered portion (13c) formed in the periphery of the main flat portion (13d), an ion implanted area (13b) is formed by implanting ions only into the main flat portion (13d), a laminated body (16) is formed by laminating the main flat portion (13d) on a main surface of a support wafer (14), and moreover, the semiconductor wafer (13) is separated from a thin layer (17) in the ion implanted area (13b) by heat treatment at a predetermined temperature so as to obtain a thick layer transferred wafer (12), which is to be regenerated. The main flat portion (13d) of the semiconductor wafer (13) is formed to have a ring-shape step (13e) protruding from the chamfered portion (13c), and the semiconductor wafer (13) is separated from the thin layer (17) on the whole surface of the ion implanted area (13b) so that no step is generated in the periphery thereby to obtain the layer transferred wafer (12). |
| US07829435B2 |
Method for growth of GaN single crystal, method for preparation of GaN substrate, process for producing GaN-based element, and GaN-based element
A GaN-based thin film (thick film) is grown using a metal buffer layer grown on a substrate. (a) A metal buffer layer (210) made of, for example, Cr or Cu is vapor-deposited on a sapphire substrate (120). (b) A substrate obtained by vapor-depositing the metal buffer layer (210) on the sapphire substrate (120) is nitrided in an ammonia gas ambient, thereby forming a metal nitride layer (212). (c) A GaN buffer layer (222) is grown on the nitrided metal buffer layers (210, 212). (d) Finally, a GaN single-crystal layer (220) is grown. This GaN single-crystal layer (220) can be grown to have various thicknesses depending on the objects. A freestanding substrate can be fabricated by selective chemical etching of the substrate fabricated by the above steps. It is also possible to use the substrate fabricated by the above steps as a GaN template substrate for fabricating a GaN-based light emitting diode or laser diode. |
| US07829425B1 |
Apparatus and method for wafer level fabrication of high value inductors on semiconductor integrated circuits
An apparatus and method for wafer level fabrication of high value inductors directly on top of semiconductor integrated circuits. The apparatus and method includes fabricating a semiconductor wafer including a plurality of dice, each of the dice including power circuitry and a switching node. Once the wafer is fabricated, then a plurality of inductors are fabricated directly onto the plurality of dice on the wafer respectively. Each inductor is fabricated by forming a plurality of magnetic core inductor members on an interconnect dielectric layer formed on the wafer. An insulating layer, and then inductor coils, are then formed over the plurality of magnetic core inductor members over each die. A plated magnetic layer is formed over the plurality of inductors respectively to raise the permeability and inductance of the structure. |
| US07829420B2 |
Method of forming a channel termination region using a trench and a channel stopper ring
A semiconductor device has a channel termination region for using a trench 30 filled with field oxide 32 and a channel stopper ring 18 which extends from the first major surface 8 through p-well 6 along the outer edge 36 of the trench 30, under the trench and extends passed the inner edge 34 of the trench. This asymmetric channel stopper ring provides an effective termination to the channel 10 which can extend as far as the trench 30. |
| US07829419B2 |
Semiconductor device and method for manufacturing the same
A semiconductor device is provided with a semiconductor substrate, a plurality of active regions separated from each other by element isolation regions formed on the semiconductor substrate; gate oxide films formed on the active regions; gate electrodes formed on the gate oxide films; side wall insulation films formed on side surfaces of the gate electrodes; recessed parts formed in exposed surfaces of the active regions excluding regions that are covered by the gate electrodes and the side wall insulation films; dam insulation films provided to a periphery of the recessed parts; and silicon epitaxial layers formed within the recessed parts. |
| US07829416B2 |
Silicon carbide semiconductor device and method for producing the same
A gate electrode 18 formed on a silicon carbide substrate 11 includes a silicon lower layer 18A and a silicide upper layer 18B provided on the silicon lower layer 18A, the silicide upper layer 18B being made of a compound of a first metal and silicon. A source electrode 1as formed on the surface of the silicon carbide substrate 11 and in contact with an n type source region and a p+ region contains second metal silicide different from the first metal silicide. Side faces of the silicon lower layer 18A are covered with an insulator. |
| US07829411B2 |
Method and device to form high quality oxide layers of different thickness in one processing step
The present invention relates to a method for forming high quality oxide layers of different thickness over a first and a second semiconductor region in one processing step. The method comprises the steps of: doping the first and the second semiconductor region with a different dopant concentration, and oxidising, during the same processing step, both the first and the second semiconductor region under a temperature between 500° C. and 700° C., preferably between 500° C. and 650° C. A corresponding device is also provided.Using a low-temperature oxidation in combination with high doping levels results in an unexpected oxidation rate increase. |
| US07829410B2 |
Methods of forming capacitors, and methods of forming DRAM arrays
Some embodiments include methods of forming capacitors. A first section of a capacitor may be formed to include a first storage node, a first dielectric material, and a first plate material. A second section of the capacitor may be formed to include a second storage node, a second dielectric material, and a second plate material. The first and second sections may be formed over a memory array region, and the first and second plate materials may be electrically connected to first and second interconnects, respectively, that extend to over a region peripheral to the memory array region. The first and second interconnects may be electrically connected to one another to couple the first and second plate materials to one another. Some embodiments include capacitor structures, and some embodiments include methods of forming DRAM arrays. |
| US07829406B2 |
Method of manufacturing semiconductor device
Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, which includes forming an insulating film above a semiconductor substrate having a recess and stopper film formed above the semiconductor substrate excluding the recess, thereby filling the recess with the insulating film, performing a first polishing by polishing the insulating film by means of a chemical mechanical polishing method using a first polishing liquid containing cerium oxide and first anionic surfactant, thereby obtaining a flattened surface, and performing a second polishing by polishing the flattened insulating film using a second polishing liquid containing cerium oxide and a second anionic surfactant having a smaller molecular weight than that of the first anionic surfactant under a polishing condition which differs from that of the first polishing, thereby exposing the stopper film. |
| US07829402B2 |
MOSFET devices and methods of making
A MOSFET device and a method for fabricating MOSFET devices are disclosed. The method includes providing a semiconductor device structure including a semiconductor device layer of a first conductivity type, and ion implanting a well structure of a second conductivity type in the semiconductor device layer, where the ion implanting includes providing a dopant concentration profile in a single mask implant sequence. |
| US07829399B2 |
Capacitorless DRAM on bulk silicon
A method of forming capacitorless DRAM over localized silicon-on-insulator comprises the following steps: A silicon substrate is provided, and an array of silicon studs is defined within the silicon substrate. An insulator layer is defined atop at least a portion of the silicon substrate, and between the silicon studs. A silicon-over-insulator layer is defined surrounding the silicon studs atop the insulator layer, and a capacitorless DRAM is formed within and above the silicon-over-insulator layer. |
| US07829394B2 |
Semiconductor device and manufacturing method of the same
The present invention provides a semiconductor device which suppresses a short circuit and a leakage current between a semiconductor film and a gate electrode generated by a break or thin thickness of a gate insulating film in an end portion of a channel region of the semiconductor film, and the manufacturing method of the semiconductor device. Plural thin film transistors which each have semiconductor film provided over a substrate continuously, conductive films provided over the semiconductor film through a gate insulating film, source and drain regions provided in the semiconductor film which are not overlapped with the conductive films, and channel regions provided in the semiconductor film existing under the conductive films and between the source and drain regions. And impurity regions provided in the semiconductor film which is not overlapped with the conductive film and provided adjacent to the source and drain regions. Further, the conductive films are provided over the channel regions and regions of the semiconductor film which are provided adjacent to the channel regions. |
| US07829393B2 |
Copper gate electrode of liquid crystal display device and method of fabricating the same
A copper gate electrode, applied in a thin-film-transistor liquid crystal display (LCD) device, at least comprises a patterned copper layer formed on a glass substrate, and a barrier layer formed on the patterned copper layer. The barrier layer comprises at least one of nitrogen and phosphorus, or comprises an alloy formularized as M1M2R wherein M1 is cobalt (Co) or molybdenum (Mo), M2 is tungsten (W), molybdenum (Mo), rhenium (Re) or vanadium (V), and R is boron (B) or phosphorus (P). |
| US07829388B2 |
Integrated circuit package and fabricating method thereof
The invention discloses an integrated circuit package. The integrated circuit package comprises a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto and a first hole passing through the substrate from the first surface to the second surface. A plurality of conductive lines is disposed on a portion of the second surface of the substrate. A semiconductor chip is disposed above the second surface of the substrate, wherein a chamber is formed between the semiconductor chip and the substrate. A plurality of bonding pads are disposed on a side of the semiconductor chip which is toward the second surface of the substrate, wherein at least one of the bonding pads are electrically connected to one of the plurality of conductive lines. A first heat dissipation layer is disposed in the first hole, and extends into the chamber. A method for fabricating the integrated circuit package is also provided. |
| US07829385B2 |
Taped semiconductor device and method of manufacture
Printed tape is used to form a leads on chip (LOC) ball grid array (BGA) semiconductor device. Leads for a plurality of devices may be applied simultaneously. Bond wires, glob top encapsulant, and the ball grid arrays for the devices may be formed in single process steps. A low temperature curing adhesive material may be used to reduce the effects of differential thermal expansion between the tape and surface of the wafer. In another embodiment of the invention, anisotropically conductive adhesive material is used to connect bond pads on a wafer to leads printed on a tape. |
| US07829382B2 |
Method for making semiconductor multipackage module including die and inverted land grid array package stacked over ball grid array package
A method for making a multipackage module that has multiple die of various types and having various functions and, in some embodiments, the module includes a digital processor, an analog device, and memory. A first die, having a comparatively large footprint, is mounted onto first die attach region on a surface of a first package substrate. A second die, having a significantly smaller footprint, is mounted upon the surface of the first die, on a second die attach region toward one edge of the first die. The first die is electrically connected by wire bonds to conductive traces in the die-attach side of the substrate. The second die is electrically connected by wire bonds to the first package substrate, and may additionally be electrically connected by wire bonds to the first die. |
| US07829381B2 |
Method of manufacturing a semiconductor device
A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device comprising the steps of (1) applying an underfill composition to a surface of a silicon wafer, (2) dicing the silicon wafer into chips, (3) positioning the chip, and (4) bonding the chip to the substrate, characterized in that the underfill composition consists of a first underfill composition and a second underfill composition, the step (1) comprises the steps of (i) applying the first underfill composition on the surface of the silicon wafer and then bringing the applied first underfill composition into a B-stage to form a layer of the first underfill composition having a thickness ranging from 0.5 to 1.0 time the height of the solder bump, and (ii) applying the second underfill composition on the B-stage first underfill composition layer and bringing the applied second underfill composition into a B-stage to form a layer wherein a total thickness of the B-stage first underfill composition and the B-stage second underfill composition ranges from 1.0 to 1.3 times the height of the solder bump, and that the first underfill composition comprises an epoxy resin and a filler, the filler being in an amount of from 30 to 85 wt % of a solid content of the first underfill composition, and the second underfill composition comprises an epoxy resin, a flux and/or a curing agent functioning also as a flux. |
| US07829373B2 |
Organic polymer semiconductor compounds, methods of forming organic polymer semiconductor thin film using the same, and organic thin film transistors using the same
Disclosed herein is an organic polymer semiconductor compound, a method of forming an organic polymer semiconductor thin film using the same, and an organic thin film transistor using the same. Example embodiments of this invention pertain to an organic polymer semiconductor having a side chain including a removable substituent, and to an organic thin film transistor using the organic polymer semiconductor for an organic active layer, which has lower leakage current, higher charge mobility, and/or a higher on/off ratio. |
| US07829366B2 |
Microelectromechanical systems component and method of making same
A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) component 20 includes a portion 32 of a MEMS structure 30 formed on a semiconductor substrate 34 and a portion 36 of the structure 30 formed in a non-semiconductor substrate 22. The non-semiconductor substrate 22 is in fixed communication with the semiconductor substrate 34 with the portion 32 of the MEMS structure 30 being interposed between the substrates 34 and 22. A fabrication method 96 entails utilizing semiconductor thin-film processing techniques to form the portion 32 on the semiconductor substrate 34, and utilizing a lower cost processing technique to fabricate the portion 36 in the non-semiconductor substrate 22. The portions 32 and 36 are coupled to yield the MEMS structure 30, and the MEMS structure 30 can be attached to another substrate as needed for additional functionality. |
| US07829363B2 |
Method and apparatus for microjoining dissimilar materials
Disclosed are apparatus and methods that provide for electrical contacts in a substrate. For example, the apparatus may comprise a trench formed in a substrate, with an electrical contact pad formed on interior walls of the trench that comprises a narrowed opening. A conductive wire is squeezed into the trench that is secured by mechanical stress resulting from material deformation. One exemplary method comprises depositing metal on walls of the trench such that a narrowed opening is provided, and disposing a conductive wire in the trench so that it contacts the deposited metal and is secured by mechanical stress resulting from material deformation. Another exemplary method comprises providing a substrate having a trench formed therein, placing a conductive wire in the trench, and depositing metal atoms into the trench to bury the wire and provide exposed metal on a surface of the substrate. |
| US07829361B2 |
Methods for making a pixel cell with a transparent conductive interconnect line for focusing light
The invention relates to an imaging device having a pixel cell with a transparent conductive material interconnect line for focusing incident light onto a photosensor and providing an electrical connection to pixel circuitry, and the method of making the same. |
| US07829359B2 |
Method for fabricating highly reflective ohmic contact in light-emitting devices
One embodiment of the present invention provides a method for fabricating a highly reflective electrode in a light-emitting device. During the fabrication process, a multilayer semiconductor structure is fabricated on a growth substrate, wherein the multilayer semiconductor structure includes a first doped semiconductor layer, a second doped semiconductor layer, and/or a multi-quantum-wells (MQW) active layer. The method further includes the followings operations: forming a contact-assist metal layer on the first doped semiconductor layer, annealing the multilayer structure to activate the first doped semiconductor layer, removing the contact-assist metal layer, forming a reflective ohmic-contact metal layer on the first doped semiconductor layer, forming a bonding layer coupled to the reflective ohmic-contact metal layer, bonding the multilayer structure to a conductive substrate, removing the growth substrate, forming a first electrode coupled to the conductive substrate, and forming a second electrode on the second doped semiconductor layer. |
| US07829352B2 |
Fabrication of nano-object array
This disclosure relates to a system and method for creating nano-object arrays. A nano-object array can be created by exposing troughs in a corrugated surface to nano-objects and depositing the nano-objects within or orienting the nano-objects with the troughs. |
| US07829351B2 |
Methods, devices and compositions for depositing and orienting nanostructures
Methods and systems for depositing nanomaterials onto a receiving substrate and optionally for depositing those materials in a desired orientation, that comprise providing nanomaterials on a transfer substrate and contacting the nanomaterials with an adherent material disposed upon a surface or portions of a surface of a receiving substrate. Orientation is optionally provided by moving the transfer and receiving substrates relative to each other during the transfer process. |
| US07829349B2 |
Base carrier for detecting target substance, element for detecting target substance, method for detecting target substance using the element, and kit for detecting target substance
An element to be used for detecting a target substance by using a capturing body for target substance and using surface plasmon resonance has a structure in which the metal structure having a particular pattern is located on a spherical support. Thus configured element for detecting the target substance can detect the target substance at sufficient detection sensitivity in a short period of time by using the surface plasmon resonance. A method for detecting the target substance by using the element and a detection device therefor is provided. |
| US07829347B2 |
Diagnostic test kits with improved detection accuracy
A diagnostic test kit that provides an integrated system for accurately detecting a test analyte over a broad range of possible concentrations is provided. One feature of the integrated system is that it is capable of indicating whether an analyte is within the “hook effect” region. Based on this indication, a technique may be selected for correlating a measured signal intensity to an analyte concentration or range of concentrations. For example, when it is determined that the test sample falls outside the “hook effect” region, the analyte concentration may be determined using one portion of a dose response curve. On the other hand, when it is determined that the test sample falls within the “hook effect” concentration, the analyte concentration may be determined using another portion of the dose response curve. Alternatively, the sample may simply be diluted for re-performing the assay. Regardless of whether the test sample is within or outside of the “hook effect” concentration, another feature of the integrated detection system of the present invention is that it is internally calibrated to provide a more accurate quantitative or semi-quantitative result to a user. |
| US07829346B2 |
Method for extracting a biosubstance from hair and hair sampling device useful in the method
Disclosed herein is a method for extracting a biosubstance from a root of a hair, including the step of using as the hair a hair that has pulling force of at least a predetermined reference value to pull out the hair. |
| US07829344B2 |
Method and device for the detection of hydrogen
The present invention relates to a device and a method for the detection of hydrogen in a gas volume by means of an exothermal catalytic recombination of hydrogen and oxygen present in the gas volume into water. The amount of energy that is released during such an exothermal catalytic recombination is measured in the form of a temperature difference and is compared with a stored limit value. When a corresponding limit value is exceeded an appropriate signal is output. |
| US07829342B2 |
Selective aliphatic C-H oxidation
A composition including a complex of a metal, a tetradentate ligand, at least one ancillary ligand, and a counterion may be used for selective sp3 C—H bond oxidation. The tetradentate ligand may include a N-heterocyclic-N,N′-bis(pyridyl)-ethane-1,2-diamine group or a N,N′-bis(heterocyclic)-N,N′-bis(pyridyl)-ethane-1,2-diamine group. The composition can be used in combination with H2O2 to effect highly selective oxidations of unactivated sp3 C—H bonds over a broad range of substrates. The site of oxidation can be predicted, based on the electronic and/or steric environment of the C—H bond. In addition, the oxidation reaction does not require the presence of directing groups in the substrate. |
| US07829341B2 |
Polyviologen boronic acid quenchers for use in analyte sensors
The invention relates to a class of glucose-responsive, polyviologen boronic acid quenchers that may be used in combination with fluophores to achieve real-time measurement of glucose levels in vivo. |
| US07829339B2 |
Method for casein determination in milk
The content of casein in milk is determined by two measurements of infrared absorbance in a milk sample by infrared spectrometry before and after a separation of the casein. The casein content is calculated by use of absorbance data recorded during the two absorbance measurements. The new method is considerable faster than the known wet-chemical methods, such as the normal wet chemical reference method for casein determination in milk using a Kjeldahl nitrogen determination of the milk sample, then a coagulation of the milk, and finally a Kjeldahl nitrogen determination of the filtrate. Further the new method provides a more reliable accuracy than the know determination using a single infrared analysis of a milk sample. |
| US07829336B2 |
Method for isolating a self-renewing, multipotent, slow-cycling cell
The present invention relates to methods for isolating infrequently-dividing, slow-cycling cells, a feature which is typical of stem cells in their niche. The methods of the present invention are advantageously used as classical stem cells can be isolated. Further provided are methods for generating clonal populations and inhibiting the differentiation of these cells. In addition markers for distinguishing these cells from progenitor cells are also disclosed. |
| US07829335B2 |
Method of differentiation induction to osteoblasts
The invention offers a technique that selectively differentiation-induces mesenchymal stem cells, which can differentiate to cells that constitute various tissues and organs, to osteoblasts. In addition, the invention offers a technique that differentiation-induces mesenchymal stem cells to osteoblasts with a simple operation that needs only short time and that is noninvasive. The inventors have found that the switch for the differentiation induction to osteoblasts is turned on by translocating biological clock-relevant factors existing in mesenchymal stem cells from the cells' cytoplasm to the cells' nucleus. The inventors have also found that the switch can be turned on by irradiating the cells for a short time with a lightwave having a specific wavelength that is noninvasive. |
| US07829331B2 |
Use of urea-adjuvated polypeptides for diagnosis, prophylaxis and treatment
The invention relates to a method for infiltration of polypeptides in cells. The invention further relates to the use of the cells and urea-adjuvated polypeptides for the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of diseases. The invention further relates to the detection of polypeptide-specific immune cells. |
| US07829328B2 |
Assay devices that utilize hollow particles
Hollow particles for use in various types of assay devices are provided. Due to their hollow or voided structure, the particles may exhibit a variety of beneficial properties. For instance, hollow particles are generally lightweight, and thus, relatively inexpensive in comparison to other types of particles. Hollow particles may also form a stable system without requiring refrigeration or rotation. In addition, hollow particles may possess enhanced light diffraction capabilities, which may be particularly beneficial in certain types of assay devices, e.g., diffraction-based assay devices. |
| US07829327B2 |
Optical waveguide type antibody chip and method of measuring antigen concentration
An optical waveguide type antibody chip includes a transparent substrate, an incident-side optical element and an emitting-side optical element placed at a distance from each other on a primary face of the substrate, a water repellent resin film formed on the primary face of the substrate including an optical waveguide layer formed between the optical elements, the water repellent resin film includes a reaction hole having exposed the optical waveguide layer on its bottom and a frame-shaped trench surrounding the reaction hole, a rectangular frame-shaped cell wall which is fixed in the trench of the water repellent resin film and which forms a cell capable of infusion and discharge of a specimen solution together with the reaction hole, and an antibody immobilization layer formed on the bottom of the reaction hole, the surface of the antibody immobilization layer being masked with at least a buffer agent and a salt. |
| US07829323B2 |
Mixing devices for chemical lysis of cells
The invention relates to flow-through devices for mixing fluids and uses thereof for mixing and for lysing cells to release biological compounds of interest. The invention particularly encompasses flow-through methods for mixing and chemical methods for the isolation and purification of plasmid DNA from cell culture. |
| US07829321B2 |
Method for the production of bacterial toxins
Methods and compositions are provided for the enhanced production of bacterial toxins in large-scale cultures. Specifically, methods and compositions for reducing bacterial toxin expression inhibitors are providing including, but not limited to, addition of toxin expression inhibitor binding compounds, culture media having reduced concentrations of toxin inhibitor metabolic precursors and genetically modified toxogenic bacteria lacking enzymes required to metabolize the toxin inhibitor metabolic precursors. |
| US07829320B2 |
Asparaginases
The invention relates to new asparaginases having improved properties, preferably improved thermotolerance, such as improved activity at high temperatures and/or improved thermostability. The invention also relates to DNA sequences encoding such improved asparaginases, their production in a recombinant host cell, as well as methods of using the asparaginases, in particular for reduction of acrylamide in foods. The invention furthermore relates to methods of generating and preparing asparaginase variants having improved properties. |
| US07829319B2 |
Glutamic acid-modified classical swine fever virus autoproteases Npro
The invention relates to a process for the recombinant production of a heterologous polypeptide of interest by cultivating a bacterial host cell transformed with an expression vector comprising a nucleic acid molecule encoding a fusion polypeptide wherein (a) the amino-proximal fusion partner is an autoprotease Npro comprising the replacement(s) by glutamic acid of one or more cysteines at positions corresponding to the positions 112, 134, and 138 of the autoprotease Npro of classical swine fever virus and (b) the carboxyl-proximal fusion partner is an heterologous polypeptide of interest fused to the autoprotease Npro so that it is capable of being cleaved from the fusion polypeptide by autoprotease Npro autoproteolytic activity, said process comprising (i) cultivating the transformed host cell under conditions permitting the expression of the fusion polypeptide and the formation of corresponding cytoplasmic inclusion bodies, (ii) isolating the inclusion bodies from the host cell, (iii) solubilizing the isolated inclusion bodies, (iv) inducing autoproteolytic cleavage of the heterologous polypeptide of interest from the fusion polypeptide, and (v) isolating the cleaved heterologous polypeptide of interest. |
| US07829315B2 |
Production of peracids using an enzyme having perhydrolysis activity
A process is provided for producing peroxycarboxylic acids from carboxylic acid esters. More specifically, carboxylic acid esters are reacted with an inorganic peroxide, such as hydrogen peroxide, in the presence of an enzyme catalyst having perhydrolysis activity. The present perhydrolase catalysts are classified as members of the carbohydrate esterase family 7 (CE-7) based on the conserved structural features. Further, disinfectant formulations comprising the peracids produced by the processes described herein are provided. |
| US07829312B2 |
Methods for relative quantification of specific nucleic acid sequences
This invention relates generally to a method for quantifying the number of occurrences of a specific nucleic acid sequence within a nucleic acid sample in order to circumvent the shortcomings of the methods currently available and to provide reliable quantification of a specific nucleic acid sequence within a nucleic acid sample. The present invention provides a method of assessing an amount of a known target nucleic acid sequence in a sample comprising co-amplifying said target nucleic acid sequence and a known amount of a known control nucleic acid sequence to produce respective target and control amplicons, wherein said control nucleic acid sequence is different than said target nucleic acid sequence; and determining relative amounts of said respective amplicons by determining relative quantities of a primer extension reaction using each of said respective amplicons as a template. |
| US07829309B1 |
Cell culture performance with betaine
This invention relates generally to the field of cell culture. More particularly, the invention relates to improving viability of recombinant cell cultures and the yields of secreted polypeptides therefrom by the addition of betaine to the tissue culture medium. |
| US07829305B2 |
Method for monitoring the presence of biofilmforming microorganisms in paper industry
The invention is directed to a method for detecting the presence of biofilm-forming microorganisms in a paper or board making process for determining the need of an anti-biofilm agent in the process. The method comprises the steps: (a) subjecting a sampler device in the process line for a period of time to enable said microorganisms to form a biofilm in situ in said process on the surface of the sampler, (b) optionally treating said formed biofilm in a solution of a test anti-biofilm agent for a period of time, then (c) contacting said biofilm with a liquid growth medium in a recession of a culturing device for a period of time, and (d) removing the growth solution from the recession of said device and detecting qualitatively and/or quantitatively the presence or absence of a biofilm adhered on the walls of the recession. An assembly kit is also provided. |
| US07829304B2 |
Compounds and related methods for mutant p53 reactivation
Ketoamine compounds and related methods for reactivation of tumor suppressor protein p53. |
| US07829302B2 |
Method for detecting the specificity of activated lymphocyte
A method for detecting the specificity of activated lymphocytes is provided. The present method can be used to detect the specificity of activated lymphocytes in recipients or patients after organ transplantation or being infected by pathogenic microorganism or vaccination. The establishment of the present invention can not only timely diagnose rejection in organ transplantation, but also provide guidance for rational medicament administration clinically. Furthermore, the present invention provides an accurate and quick method to detect infectious diseases. It will be significant to achieve the goals of early detection, early quarantine, early treatment, thereby reducing infection rate. |
| US07829300B2 |
Method of measuring the activity of G(alpha)i- or G(alpha)o-coupled receptors using Ca2+ influx in cells
A method of measuring the activation or deactivation of G(alpha)i- or G(alpha)o-coupled receptors, and methods of identifying agonists or antagonists of such receptors. |
| US07829299B2 |
Agonists of bitter taste receptors and uses thereof
The present invention relates to agonists of the hTAS2R1, hTAS2R3, hTAS2R7 and hTAS2R40 bitter taste receptors, respectively, and their role in bitter taste transduction. The invention also relates to assays for screening molecules that modulate, e.g. suppress or block hTAS2R1, hTAS2R3, hTAS2R7 or hTAS2R40 bitter taste transduction or bitter taste response. |
| US07829298B2 |
Human G protein-coupled receptors for metabolic-related disorders
The present invention relates to methods of identifying whether a candidate compound is a modulator of a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR). In preferred embodiments, the GPCR is human. In other preferred embodiments, the GPCR is coupled to Gi and lowers the level of intracellular cAMP. In other preferred embodiments, the GPCR is expressed endogenously by adipocytes. In further preferred embodiments, the GPCR inhibits intracellular lipolysis. In other further preferred embodiments, the GPCR is a nicotinic acid receptor. The present invention also relates to methods of using a modulator of said GPCR. Preferred modulator is agonist. Agonists of the invention are useful as therapeutic agents for the prevention or treatment of metabolic-related disorders, including dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, stroke, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes. |
| US07829295B2 |
Method for determining the stage of ulcerative colitis or interstitial pneumonitis and reagent kit thereof
The invention provides a method capable of readily discriminating pathologic conditions and judging selection of a therapeutic drug, the degree of the therapeutic effect, discontinuation of medication, etc., wherein stages quantitatively judged by digitizing substances contained in urine, which is different from conventional methods for judging stages of an ulcerative colitis and an interstitial pneumonitis which are performed by observation of mucous lesions with endoscopy requiring the skill or by analysis of histological samples collected from the living body.The method measures the value of main metabolites of prostaglandin E (PGE-MUM) concentration in urine and judges stages between the pre-remission phase of and the remission phase of ulcerative colitis.The method also measures the value of the PGE-MUM concentration in urine and judges stages between the active phase and the non-active phase of interstitial pneumonitis. |
| US07829294B2 |
Anti-human soluble fibrin monoclonal antibody and immunological assay method using the antibody
The present invention is directed to a monoclonal antibody against a soluble fibrin, which specifically recognizes a conformation-changed site newly occurred in a C-terminal region of an Aα-chain of the soluble fibrin formed through thrombin digestion of fibrinogen. The present invention is also directed to a hybridoma which produces the antibody, an immunological assay method employing the antibody, and a method for evaluating hypercoagulability in a test sample by measuring the soluble fibrin level in the sample with the assay method. Through employment of the monoclonal antibody of the present invention, soluble fibrin on which plasmin has not acted, which reflects exclusively initial hypercoagulability, can be specifically detected. |
| US07829293B2 |
Antibodies to chemokine β-15
The present invention concerns a member of the human chemokine CC protein family. In particular, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding the chemokine β-15 protein. Chemokine β-15 polypeptides are also provided. The invention further concerns diagnostic methods for detecting thymus disorders and therapeutic methods for modulating bone marrow cell proliferation and differentiation. |
| US07829278B2 |
Polynucleotide barcoding
A polynucleotide is barcoded using a method whereby an isolated, individual polynucleotide is immobilized on a solid phase and stretched, targets are labeled using target-specific hybridization probes, and an individual label of an unamplified probe at each of the labeled targets is optically detected. The order of the labels is determined to form a barcode representation of the polynucleotide wherein the targets and their relative positions are represented. |
| US07829277B2 |
Methods for identifying compounds that suppress chemically-induced carcinogenesis
Gene expression profiles produced in response to lunasin exposure, wherein such gene expression profiles correlate with anti-neoplastic activity, methods for using such expression profiles for screening potential anti-neoplastic agents, and methods for treatment and monitoring of a subject having a neoplastic disease. |
| US07829275B2 |
Light addressable electrochemical detection of duplex structures
A method of detecting the presence of an analyte, such as a target nucleic acid sequence, protein sequence or small molecule, which can also be employed to detect the formation of duplex structures, is disclosed. The method can comprise nucleic acids, proteins and small molecules, employing photoelectrochemically active nanoparticles, branched polymers or other structures that carry photoelectrochemically active molecules capable of generating a photocurrent when excited by light in the presence of an electric field is disclosed. The method can be employed to detect hybridization on an array and can be employed in sequencing, mutational analysis (for example, single nucleotide polymorphisms and other variations in a population) and for monitoring gene expression by analysis of the level of expression of messenger RNA extracted from a cell. The method is applicable to the detection of antibody binding or other protein binding for analyte detection in an array format. The creation of an array addressable by light is disclosed. |
| US07829274B2 |
Reduction of concomitant infections in pigs by the use of PCV2 antigen
The present invention relates to a method for reducing the percentage of concomitant infections in pigs or a herd of pigs caused by pathogens other than PCV2 comprising the step administering to said pig(s) an effective amount of PCV2 antigen or an immunogenic composition comprising PCV2 antigen. It also refers to a method for improving the resistance of pigs against concomitant infections with pathogens other than PCV2, comprising the step administering to said pig(s) an effective amount of PCV2 antigen or an immunogenic composition comprising PCV2 antigen. |
| US07829270B2 |
Photosensitive material, method of manufacturing conductive metal film, conductive metal film and light-transmitting film shielding electromagnetic wave for plasma display panel
A photosensitive material includes a support and an emulsion layer containing a silver salt emulsion, the photosensitive material is capable of forming a conductive metal film by exposing and developing the emulsion layer, wherein the emulsion layer has a swelling rate of 150% or more. |
| US07829267B2 |
Stamper, method of forming a concave/convex pattern, and method of manufacturing an information recording medium
A stamper is formed so that a thickness between a concave/convex pattern formation surface, where a concave/convex pattern is formed, and a rear surface gradually decreases in a predetermined area of the stamper. The predetermined area corresponds to an area where pressure is likely to be concentrated when the concave/convex pattern of the stamper is used to form a concave/convex pattern on a substrate. A method of forming a concave/convex pattern uses such stamper, and a method of manufacturing an information recording medium uses a concave/convex pattern formed by such method. |
| US07829266B2 |
Multiple exposure technique using OPC to correct distortion
Accurate ultrafine patterns are formed using a multiple exposure technique comprising implementing an OPC procedure to form an exposure reticle to compensate for distortion of an overlying resist pattern caused by an underlying resist pattern. Embodiments include forming a first resist pattern in a first resist layer over a target layer using a first exposure reticle, forming a second exposure reticle by an OPC technique to compensate for distortion of a second resist pattern caused by the underlying first resist pattern, depositing a second resist layer on the first resist pattern, forming the second resist pattern in the second resist layer using the second exposure reticle, the first and second resist patterns constituting a final resist mask, and forming a pattern in the target layer using the final resist mask. |
| US07829265B2 |
Printed wiring board, method for forming the printed wiring board, and board interconnection structure
A board interconnection structure having a first printed wiring board in which a first conductive circuit is arranged on a first insulating layer, the first conductive circuit having, on an end portion thereof, a first connection terminal in which an upper surface width is narrower than a bottom surface width; a second printed wiring board in which a second conductive layer having a second connection terminal is arranged on a second insulating layer; and a connection layer that forms fillets along longitudinal side surfaces of the first connection terminal, and interconnects the first connection terminal and the second connection terminal. The first connection terminal may have a projection portion. |
| US07829255B2 |
Polyester-wax based emulsion aggregation toner compositions
Emulsion aggregation toners comprising a polyester-wax resin, wherein the polyester-wax resin includes a wax that is chemically incorporated into the main chain of the polyester. |
| US07829250B2 |
Optically transparent solvent coatable carbon nanotube ground plane
In accordance with the invention, there are xerographic photoreceptors, image forming apparatus, and methods of forming an image on image. The xerographic photoreceptor can include a substrate and a conductive ground plane having an optical transparency disposed over the substrate, the conductive ground plane including a carbon nanotube layer, such that machine cycling of the xerographic photoreceptor can produce less than approximately a 10% change in the optical transparency of the conductive ground plane after about 100,000 or more machine cycles. The xerographic photoreceptor can also include a photosensitive layer disposed over the conductive ground plane, wherein the photosensitive layer can include a charge generator material and a charge transport material. |
| US07829249B2 |
Device manufacturing method, computer program and lithographic apparatus
In a device manufacturing method using a lithographic apparatus, corrections to the dose are applied, within and/or between fields, to compensate for CD variations due to heating of elements of the projection system of the lithographic apparatus. |
| US07829248B2 |
Pellicle stress relief
The present disclosure provides a mask-pellicle system for lithography patterning. The mask-pellicle system includes a mask substrate; a predefined pattern formed on the transparent pattern; a pellicle configured approximate the transparent substrate; a pellicle frame designed to secure the pellicle; and a stress-absorbing feature configured between the pellicle frame and the mask substrate, to reduce stress of the mask substrate. |
| US07829243B2 |
Method for plasma etching a chromium layer suitable for photomask fabrication
A method for etching a chromium layer is provided herein. In one embodiment, a method for etching a chromium layer includes providing a filmstack in an etching chamber, the filmstack having a chromium layer partially exposed through a patterned layer, providing at least one halogen containing process gas to a processing chamber, biasing the layer disposed on a substrate support in the processing chamber with a plurality of power pulses less than 600 Watts, and etching the chromium layer through a patterned mask. The method for plasma etching a chromium layer described herein is particularly suitable for fabricating photomasks. |
| US07829241B2 |
Flexible bipolar plate
The present invention provides for a construction for a bipolar plate for a fuel cell stack that enables the bipolar plate to be a more compliant member in the fuel cell stack. The bipolar plate can be configured to provide varying levels of compliance, as demanded by the design of the fuel cell stack. The bipolar plate can be more compliant than the diffusion media members and the active elements used to form the individual fuel cells. The compliant nature of the individual bipolar plates enables localized dimensional changes that occur within the fuel cell stack to be compensated by a localized deformation of the portions of the bipolar plate within that region. The bipolar plate has an internal coolant flow field where some opposing pairs of lands are spaced apart with a gap therebetween while other opposing pairs of lands are in contact with one another. |
| US07829239B2 |
Variable catalyst loading based on flow field geometry
A fuel cell including a membrane electrode assembly composed of a ionically conductive member sandwiched between a pair of electrodes. At least one of the electrodes including a catalyst loading characterized by catalytic activity that varies in proportion to the catalyst loading. Moreover, the fuel cell includes a flow path for supplying gaseous reactants to the electrodes and the catalyst loading is varied according to the flow path geometry. |
| US07829237B2 |
Proton conductive film, method for producing the same, and fuel cell using same
An object of the present invention is to solve the problems with conventional polymer electrolyte fuel cells and provide a proton conducting membrane which exhibits an excellent heat resistance and an excellent protonic conductivity and a high dimensional stability even at high temperatures, a method for producing the same and a fuel cell using the same.The proton conducting membrane of the present invention is a proton conducting membrane having particles 1 comprising a metal-oxygen crosslinked structure and the particles 1 have an acid group such as sulfonic acid group incorporated in the surface thereof and form a continuity. The gap 2 between the particles is communicated from the main surface to the opposite surface of the proton conducting membrane to form a proton conducting channel. |
| US07829234B2 |
Non-linear cathode inlet/outlet humidity control
A technique for controlling the relative humidity of a cathode airflow to a fuel cell stack that includes compensating for valve non-linearities. The cathode input air flows through a water vapor transfer unit where it is humidified. The humidified cathode exhaust from the fuel cell stack is output to the water vapor transfer unit to provide the water vapor for humidifying the cathode input airflow. A first control valve controls the flow of the cathode exhaust through the water vapor transfer unit and a second control valve controls the flow of the cathode exhaust that by-passes the water vapor transfer unit to control both the relative humidity of the cathode input airflow and the pressure within the stack. By compensating for the non-linearity, the first and second valves control the relative humidity of the cathode airflow without changing the cathode output resistance. |
| US07829231B2 |
Fuel cell design with an integrated heat exchanger and gas humidification unit
A fuel cell assembly having a flow distribution subassembly that comprises four sets of flow channels, the first set facing an anode for distribution of a fuel reactant to said anode, the second set facing a cathode for distribution of an oxidant to said cathode, the third set in flow communication with said second set and in heat transfer relation with at least one of said anode and said cathode, and the fourth set receiving a coolant different from said oxidant. |
| US07829229B1 |
Power control for hybrid fuel cell systems
A hybrid fuel cell system that includes a fuel cell stack and a high voltage battery. The fuel cell system also includes a cell voltage controller that controls the average cell voltage of the cells in the fuel cell stack, a damped driver request module that damps a driver power request signal, and a power balancing module. The power balancing module maintains the cell voltage of the cells in the stack within a predetermined range, and uses excess power from the stack beyond what is requested to charge the battery. The power balancing module includes a base load limiter that prevents the cell voltage from going above a predetermined value, unless the battery is at is maximum state of charge. |
| US07829228B2 |
Control strategy to prevent humidity cycling in a fuel cell
A system and method for reducing RH cycling of the membranes in a fuel cell stack. A control algorithm damps a power request signal using a first order filter during low power transients so that the fuel cell stack continues generating power at a higher rate than is requested. The excess power generated by the stack is used to recharge a battery in the fuel cell system. The damped power signal is weighted so that more fuel cell stack power is provided for a low battery state of charge unless stack power is provided for a high battery state of charge. |
| US07829224B2 |
Nonaqueous electrolyte battery, battery pack and vehicle
A nonaqueous electrolyte battery includes a negative electrode including a current collector and a negative electrode active material having a Li ion insertion potential not lower than 0.4V (vs. Li/Li+). The negative electrode has a porous structure. A pore diameter distribution of the negative electrode as determined by a mercury porosimetry, which includes a first peak having a mode diameter of 0.01 to 0.2 μm, and a second peak having a mode diameter of 0.003 to 0.02 μm. A volume of pores having a diameter of 0.01 to 0.2 μm as determined by the mercury porosimetry is 0.05 to 0.5 mL per gram of the negative electrode excluding the weight of the current collector. A volume of pores having a diameter of 0.003 to 0.02 μm as determined by the mercury porosimetry is 0.0001 to 0.02 mL per gram of the negative electrode excluding the weight of the current collector. |
| US07829222B2 |
Artificial graphite particles and method for manufacturing same, nonaqueous electrolyte secondary cell, negative electrode and method for manufacturing same, and lithium secondary cell
Artificial graphite particles, having a secondary particle structure in which a plurality of primary particles composed of graphite are clustered or bonded together, and having a layer structure in which the edge portion of the primary particles is bent in a polyhedral shape. |
| US07829221B2 |
Cobalt containing positive electrode formulation for a nickel-zinc cell
A nickel-zinc galvanic cell is provided, having a zinc oxide negative electrode, a nickel oxide positive electrode, and an alkaline electrolyte. Chemical additives are placed in each of the negative and positive electrodes. The positive nickel hydroxide electrode contains a mixture of cobalt oxide contained within a nickel oxide matrix in the range of about 1% to 10%, and cobalt metal in the range of about 1% to 10%, by weight. The negative zinc oxide electrode may contain oxides other than the oxide of zinc, which have redox potentials which are negative of −0.73 volts. Also, the metal oxide additives to the negative zinc oxide electrode are such as to inhibit release of soluble cobalt from the nickel oxide negative electrode prior to a formation charge being applied to the electrochemical cell. |
| US07829217B2 |
Zinc can for battery anode
Presented is a virtually lead additive-free but highly reliable and practical anode zinc can for battery with improved process-ability and corrosion resistance, and a manganese dry battery made by using such a zinc can.Disclosed is a manufacturing method of a proposed zinc can and a battery along with engineering clues for material evaluation and processing with regard to metallographic aspect. |
| US07829211B2 |
Thermal-fluids management system for direct methanol fuel cells
The present invention provides a system and method for passive thermal-fluids management in a liquid feed fuel cell. In particular, the present invention provides a system and method for passive thermal-fluids management in a direct methanol fuel cell having a methanol storage medium and a methanol and water mixing medium. The fuel cell may also include a methanol distribution medium that facilitates uniform distribution of methanol to the mixing medium and the anode, wherein the methanol and water are used for fuel by the direct methanol fuel cell. |
| US07829210B2 |
Fuel cell system with a cathode gas recycling function
A fuel cell system comprises a fuel cell module, at least a cathode gas supply unit in contact with the cathode, at least one gas delivery unit and at least one anode fuel supply unit in contact with the anode. The fuel cell module comprises at least one fuel cell having one anode and one cathode. The cathode gas supply unit comprises at least one gas input port for receiving cathode gas and at least one gas exit for exhausting the cathode gas. The gas delivery unit guides the cathode gas to the gas input port. The anode fuel supply unit having a fuel comprises at least one fuel input port for receiving a resupplied fuel and at least one cathode gas input port for receiving the cathode gas from the gas exit. |
| US07829207B2 |
Manufacture method for ZnO based compound semiconductor crystal and ZnO based compound semiconductor substrate
A manufacture method that can manufacture ZnO based compound semiconductor crystal of good quality. A ZnO substrate is prepared to have a principal surface made of a plurality of terraces of (0001) planes arranged stepwise along an m-axis direction, the envelop of the principal surface being inclined relative to the (0001) plane by about 2 degrees or less. ZnO based compound semiconductor crystal is grown on the principal surface. |
| US07829206B2 |
Benzanthracene derivative and electroluminescence device using the same
A benzanthracene derivative having hydrogen atom at the 12-position, and an organic electroluminescence device having an organic thin film layer, which has one layer or a plurality of layers including at least a light emitting layer, is disposed between a cathode and an anode and contains the benzanthracene derivative in at least one layer in the organic thin film layer singly or as a component of a mixture. The electroluminescence device provides a great efficiency of light emission, has a long life and exhibits an excellent chromaticity. |
| US07829205B2 |
Organic light emitting device
An organic light emitting device includes a first electrode, a hole injection layer, an inorganic layer, a hole transport layer, an emitting layer which are sequentially formed on the first electrode; and a second electrode. The organic light emitting device has a high emission efficiency and an extended lifetime. |
| US07829203B2 |
Polymerisable compositions and organic light-emitting devices containing them
Compositions of a mixture of a thiol material and a material that contains a reactive unsaturated carbon-carbon bond that can be polymerised to form a charge-transporting or luminescent film are described, as is an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) device comprising at least one such charge-transporting or emissive layer that has been formed by polymerising a thiol material and an ene material. The process for forming such an OLED, including the deposition of a layer of material comprising the polymerisable composition, from solution, exposing said layer to actinic radiation through a mask, and then optionally developing said film to form a photopatterned film, is also disclosed. |
| US07829198B2 |
Lens for spectacles and method for forming lens for spectacles
An oil-repellent coating layer 2 is disposed on both surfaces of a lens material 1 consisting of glass or a plastic. Furthermore, a minute particle layer 3 in which minute particles of a metal oxide or minute particles of a fluoride, or both, are dispersed is formed on the surface of the oil-repellent coating layer 2, and a resin layer 4 consisting of an organic compound is disposed on the surface of the minute particle layer 3. Since the adhesion between the resin layer 4 and the two-sided adhesive tape that is used when the lens is set in the lens edging machine is good, axial shifting tends not to occur during working. |
| US07829194B2 |
Iron-based alloy and nitridation treatment for PEM fuel cell bipolar plates
A corrosion resistant electrically conductive component that can be used as a bipolar plate in a PEM fuel cell application is composed of an alloy substrate which has 10-30 wt. % Cr, 0.5 to 7 wt. % V, and base metal being Fe, and a continuous surface layer of chromium nitride and vanadium nitride essentially free of base metal. A oxide layer of chromium vanadium oxide can be disposed between the alloy substrate and the continuous surface nitride layer. A method to prepare the corrosion resistant electrically conductive component involves a two-step nitridization sequence by exposing the alloy to a oxygen containing gas at an elevated temperature, and subsequently exposing the alloy to an oxygen free nitrogen containing gas at an elevated temperature to yield a component where a continuous chromium nitride layer free of iron has formed at the surface. |
| US07829191B2 |
Lens for lighting system
A lighting system that produces a high intensity beam of light in the visible and infrared spectral regions that can be used for non-covert and ultra-covert operations. The lighting system is comprised of a HID lamp, a reflector, a lens, and a filter. The lamp utilizes a short arc gap and a unique combination of xenon gas, mercury and metal halides that produce a highly collimated beam of light in the visible and near-infrared regions. The lens is coated on both sides with an antireflective coating that reflects ultraviolet light and enhances the transmission of visible and infrared light. The lens is also coated on its outer surface with a hydroscopic material that protects the glass lens and the second antireflective coating from abrasion while facilitating the dispersion of water on the outer surface. |
| US07829189B2 |
Alloy-type semiconductor nanocrystals
Provided is a chemical wet preparation method for Group 12-16 compound semiconductor nanocrystals. The method includes mixing one or more Group 12 metals or Group 12 precursors with a dispersing agent and a solvent followed by heating to obtain a Group 12 metal precursor solution; dissolving one or more Group 16 elements or Group 16 precursors in a coordinating solvent to obtain a Group 16 element precursor solution; and mixing the Group 12 metal precursors solution and the Group 16 element precursors solution to form a mixture, and then reacting the mixture to grow the semiconductor nanocrystals. The Group 12-16 compound semiconductor nanocrystals are stable and have high quantum efficiency and uniform sizes and shapes. |
| US07829187B2 |
Mold for optical plate and manufacturing method thereof, and optical plate and manufacturing method thereof
A mold for an optical plate includes a first core having a first surface; a second core opposite to the first core to form a molding space and having a second surface, the first surface and the second surface defining the molding space; and a specular layer formed on at least one of the first surface or the second surface. |
| US07829182B2 |
Coated paper for printing
A coated printing paper offering high gloss, no mottled impression, sufficiently practical levels of printability in terms of ink-drying property and surface peel strength, and good productivity achieved by elimination of deposits on the calender rolls, wherein the coated printing paper comprises a base paper and a coating layer comprising pigment and adhesive formed on the base paper, and wherein a surface layer comprising 100 weight-parts of thermoplastic copolymer with a glass-transition temperature of 80° C. or above and 3 to 100 weight-parts of surface sizing agent of styrene-acrylic, olefin or styrene-maleic acid copolymer type is formed on the coating layer. |
| US07829180B2 |
Composition for forming adhesive pattern, laminated structure obtained by using same, and method of producing such laminated structure
An adhesive pattern is formed by applying a photocurable and thermosetting adhesive comprising as indispensable ingredients (A) a carboxyl group-containing photosensitive prepolymer having both a carboxyl group and an ethylenically unsaturated bond in its molecule and an acid value in the range of 30 to 160 mg KOH/g, (B) an epoxy resin, and (C) a photopolymerization initiator onto a surface of a substrate as a member to be bonded to form a coating film; selectively exposing the coating film to an active energy ray through a photomask according to a predetermined pattern, thereafter removing an unexposed portion by development with an aqueous alkaline solution. Then, a sheet member as a joining member is pressed onto the adhesive pattern mentioned above, and the adhesive pattern is thermally cured to obtain a laminated structure. |
| US07829177B2 |
Web materials having offset emboss patterns disposed thereon
A web substrate comprising a plurality of embossment regions and an embossment pattern for a web substrate are disclosed. Each of the embossment regions is bounded by a first axis and a second axis orthogonal thereto. Each of the first axis are collectively elongate and each of the second axis are collectively parallel and discontinuous. |
| US07829173B2 |
Tufted fibrous web
Disclosed is a fibrous web having a first region and at least one discrete integral second region, the second region having at least one portion being a discontinuity exhibiting a linear orientation and defining a longitudinal axis, and at least another portion being a deformation having a plurality of tufted fibers integral with but extending from the first region. |
| US07829167B2 |
Disc having relief pattern and transprint method thereof
A disc having a relief pattern and a transprint method thereof are provided. The transprint method for transprinting the relief pattern on a substrate of the disc includes the following steps. First, a transprint template is provided. A first surface of the transprint template has a complementary pattern corresponding to the relief pattern. Next, a pattern layer is formed on the substrate. Then, the transprint template is placed on and covers the pattern layer until the first surface of the transprint template closely contacts a second surface of the pattern layer, so that the relief pattern is formed on the second surface. Afterward, the pattern layer is cured by irradiation. Later, the transprint template is removed for exposing the second surface with the relief pattern. |
| US07829162B2 |
Thermal transfer ribbon
A thermal transfer printing medium that contains a thermal transfer layer which contains a first taggant and colorant, wherein: the first taggant comprises a fluorescent compound with an excitation wavelength selected from the group consisting of wavelengths of less than 400 nanometers, wavelengths of greater than 700 nanometers. When the thermal transfer layer is printed onto a white polyester substrate with a gloss of at least about 84, a surface smoothness Rz value of 1.2, and a reflective color represented by a chromaticity (a) of 1.91 and (b) of −6.79 and a lightness (L) of 95.63, when expressed by the CIE Lab color coordinate system, and when such printing utilizes a printing speed of 2.5 centimeters per second and a printing energy of 3.2 joules per square centimeter, a printed substrate with certain properties is produced. The printed substrate has a reflective color represented by a chromaticity (a) of from −15 to 15 and (b) from −18 to 18, and the printed substrate has a lightness (L) of less than about 35, when expressed by the CIE Lab color coordinate system. When the printed substrate is illuminated with light source that excites the first taggant with an excitation wavelength selected from the group consisting of wavelengths of less than 400 nanometers, wavelengths greater than 700 nanometers, the printed substrate produces a light fluorescence with a wavelength of from about 300 to about 700 nanometers. |
| US07829159B2 |
Method of forming organosilicon oxide film and multilayer resist structure
A method of forming an organosilicon oxide film by plasma CVD includes: (i) adjusting a temperature of a susceptor on which a substrate is placed to lower than 300° C.; (ii) introducing at least tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS) and oxygen into a reactor in which the susceptor is disposed; (iii) applying high-frequency RF power and low-frequency RF power; and (iv) thereby depositing an organosilicon oxide film on the substrate. |
| US07829156B2 |
Method and apparatus for producing biaxially oriented thin films
A method and an apparatus serve to produce thin films having a biaxial crystal orientation. The method includes the steps of: depositing atoms on a substrate, the atoms having a composition corresponding to the thin film to be produced; bombarding the deposited atoms with an energized beam, the energized beam being oriented with respect to the substrate at an angle of a defined range of angles, the step of bombarding substantially taking place during a different time period than the step of depositing; and alternately repeating the step of depositing and the step of bombarding for a plurality of times. |
| US07829150B2 |
Growth of inorganic thin films using self-assembled monolayers as nucleation sites
Systems and methods for preparing inorganic-organic interfaces using organo-transition metal complexes and self-assembled monolayers as organic surfaces. In one embodiment, a silicon wafer is cleaned and reacted with stabilized pirhana etch to provide an oxide surface. The surface is reacted with the trichlorosilyl end of alkyltrichlorosilanes to prepare self assembling monomers (SAMs). The alkyltrichlorosilanes have the general formula R1-R—SiCl3, where R1 is —OH, —NH2, —COOH, —SH, COOCH3, —CN, and R is a conjugated hydrocarbon, such as (CH2)n where n is in the range of 3 to 18. The functionalized end of the SAM can optionally modified chemically as appropriate, and is then reacted with metal-bearing species such as tetrakis(dimethylamido)titanium, Ti[N(CH3)2]4, (TDMAT) to provide a titanium nitride layer. |
| US07829149B2 |
Method of waterproof and floor construction by using thixotropic urethane and fabric sheet
A method of waterproof and floor construction by using thixotropic urethane and fabric sheet includes the steps of applying a primer on a base concrete surface to form a primer layer; disposing waterproof fiber sheets on the primer layer with an interval in the range of 5 to 10 mm and connecting the intervals with tapes to form a fiber sheet layer; applying thixotropic urethane having viscosity in the range of 900,000 to 1,000,000 CP onto the fiber sheet layer; and spraying super high speed hardening type resin onto the thixotropic urethane to form a coating layer. |
| US07829148B2 |
Coating process to produce controlled release coatings
An aqueous polymer coating composition containing at least one latex or pseudolatex is coated on a substrate in a high humidity coating process followed by heat treatment of the coated substrate above the film forming temperature of the coating at low humidity. The coated substrate gives a stable reproducible dissolution profile substantially insensitive to temperature or humidity conditions upon storage. The high humidity coating process is achieved by addition of water to the coating chamber through dilution of the coating formulation or humidification of inlet air. Contrary to the conventional low humidity coating process, residual water is retained in the coating layer of the coated substrates in the coating step. When the coated substrates are heat treated at a temperature greater than the minimum film forming temperature, the residual water in the coating layer will ensure adequate capillary force for the completion of film coalescence. High humidity heat treatment is not needed. |
| US07829145B2 |
Methods of uniformity control for low flow process and chamber to chamber matching
Apparatus and methods for distributing gases into a processing chamber are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method for processing a substrate includes delivering a processing gas into a chemical vapor deposition chamber through a first gas pathway that includes flow through a first plurality of apertures in a blocker plate, the blocker plate creating a pressure drop of at least approximately 0.8 torr thereacross, reacting the processing gas to deposit a material on a substrate surface, removing the substrate from the chamber, delivering a cleaning gas into the chamber through a second gas pathway around the blocker plate bypassing the blocker plate and through a second plurality of apertures formed in the blocker plate, and reacting the cleaning gases with deposits within the chamber to etch the deposits from the chamber. |
| US07829141B2 |
Method and apparatus for depositing particles
A supporting method for supporting a metal particle including at least two elements on a surface of a plurality of granular supports in a decompression device, the supporting method supporting the metal particle whose particle diameter being smaller than a grain size of the granular support comprises holding the plurality of granular supports in a container and rotating a stirring device and/or the container, a stirring period in which the relative position among the plurality of granular supports are changed and a non-stirring period in which the relative position among the plurality of granular supports are not changed being altered by the rotating, wherein the decompression device comprises, an evaporation source for evaporating elements to form an alloy particle, the container for holding the plurality of granular supports in the decompression device so that a relative position among granular supports is able to be changed, a rotating device for rotating the container and the stirring device disposed in the container. |
| US07829137B2 |
Fabricating dielectric layer
A composition for forming a dielectric layer includes a liquid organometallic compound serving as a precursor with high dielectric constant, a photo-sensitive polymer or a non-photo-sensitive polymer and a solvent, wherein the liquid organometallic compound includes metal alkoxide, and the metal of the metal alkoxide includes Al Ti, Zr, Ta, Si, Ba, Ge and Hf. The dielectric layer formed by the composition includes the photo-sensitive polymer or the non-photo-sensitive polymer and an amorphous metal oxide formed therein. |
| US07829134B2 |
Method for producing memory having a solid electrolyte material region
A method for producing a solid electrolyte material region for a memory element of a solid electrolyte memory cell. A first material is formed in substantially pure form. A thermal treatment is carried out in the presence of at least one second material, and the chalcogenide material of the solid electrolyte material region thereby being produced. |
| US07829133B2 |
Surgical suture material with an antimicrobial surface and process for providing an antimicrobial coating on surgical suture material
A surgical suture material with an antimicrobial surface is described, the surface exhibiting a coating containing a) at least one fatty acid, b) octenidine dichloride and/or dequalinium chloride and c) optionally oligomeric lactic acid esters. In addition, a process for coating surgical suture material is described which is characterized by the fact that the thread material is wetted with a homogeneous methanolic solution of octenidine dichloride and/or dequalinium chloride and subsequently the methanol is evaporated, a coating forming on the thread surface. |
| US07829126B2 |
Infant formulas containing docosahexaenoic acid and lutein
Disclosed are infant formulas and corresponding methods of using them to promote retinal health and vision development in infants. The formulas, which are free of egg phospholipids and comprise fat, protein, carbohydrate, vitamins, and minerals, including docosahexaenoic acid and, on a ready-to-feed basis, at least about 50 mcg/liter of lutein, wherein the weight ratio of lutein (mcg) to docosahexaenoic acid (mg) is from about 1:2 to about 10:1. The formulas are also believed to be especially useful in reducing the risk of retinopathy of prematurity in preterm infants. |
| US07829122B2 |
Microgranules based on active principle and method for making same
The invention concerns a microgranule consisting of a core coated with at least a coating layer, said coated core comprising at least an active principle. The invention is characterised in that the core and said coating layer contain each between 80 and 95 wt. % of active principle, the complement to 100% consisting of at least a binding agent, and the coated core has a substantially spherical shape. The invention also concerns the method for making such microgranules. |
| US07829119B2 |
Method to fabricate microcapsules from polymers and charged nanoparticles
A method for making hollow nanoparticles, comprises a) providing an amount of a polyelectrolyte having a charge, b) providing an amount of a counterion having a valence of at least 2, c) combining the polyelectrolyte and the counterion in a solution such that the polyelectrolyte self-assembles to form spherical aggregates, and d) adding nanoparticles to the solution such that nanoparticles arrange themselves around the spherical aggregates. The polyelectrolyte may have a positive or negative charge. The charge ratio R of total charge of the counterions to the total charge of the polyelectrolyte is greater than 1.0. |
| US07829117B2 |
Compounds and methods for reducing undesired toxicity of chemotherapeutic agents
Novel compositions and formulations are disclosed that have use as toxicity-reducing agents for various chemotherapeutic agents and as treatment for certain diseases and conditions. The compositions of matter are amino acid and peptide heteroconjugated disulfides of 2-mercaptoethane sulfonate sodium. |
| US07829113B2 |
Liposome compositions
The present disclosure provides lipid-containing compositions, including targeted liposomes encapsulating drug, and pharmaceutical formulations thereof, as well as methods for the making and using the lipid-containing compositions, including the use of the targeted liposomes in the treatment of cancer and other diseases. |
| US07829108B2 |
Structurally modified acellular tissue engineering scaffolds and methods of production
Methods are provided for producing a bioscaffold from natural tissues by oxidizing a decellularized tissue to produce a bioscaffold having pores therein. The pore size and porosity is increased to better accommodate intact cells so that live cells can better infiltrate and inhabit the bioscaffold. The bioscaffold may be freeze-dried or lyophilized, sterilized and (optionally) aseptically packaged for subsequent use. A further aspect of the present invention is a bioscaffold produced by the processes described herein. Methods of treatment using the bioscaffold as a graft or as a biomedical implant for implantation are also provided. Also provided are methods of seeding a bioscaffold with mammalian cells, wherein the seeding carried out either in vitro or in vivo, and wherein a bioscaffold produced as described herein is utilized for said seeding. |
| US07829107B2 |
Foamable pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating a disorder
Novel compositions of matter comprising a foamable delivery system are provided. Novel methods for treating a disease, disorder, or condition using the novel compositions are further provided. Novel methods for making and delivering a foamable pharmaceutical composition are also provided. While the novel compositions and foamable drug delivery system may be utilized for administration of a wide variety of drugs to epithelial tissues, to treat a wide variety of diseases, disorders, or conditions, the inventive compositions and foamable drug delivery systems are particularly useful for the dermatological administration of corticosteroids and antifungal agents. |
| US07829106B2 |
Cosmetic composition and cosmetic
Among cleansing cosmetics for the purpose of removing makeup, the aqueous type cleansing cosmetics containing no oil at all or a small amount of oil have had a disadvantage that remover capability is weak even though they give reduced oily feel after cleansing. The liquid oil-based makeup remover has a low viscosity so that there has been a disadvantage in usefulness that the liquid oil-based makeup remover drips off upon taking on hand. An object of the present invention is to provide a composition for cosmetics which is excellent in usefulness, has excellent affinity to makeup soil, quickly suspends soil, and is excellent in stability and rinsability.A composition for cosmetics is characterized in that the composition for cosmetics comprises a polyglycerol fatty acid ester obtained from a polyglycerol having a hydroxyl value of 1200 or less and primary hydroxyl groups in an amount of 50% or more of the total hydroxyl groups and one or more kinds of fatty acids having 8 to 22 carbon atoms, is excellent in stability, and has a viscosity of from 100 to 5000 mPa·s at 25° C., and whereby the above-mentioned problems are solved. |
| US07829105B2 |
Compositions for repairing bone
This invention relates to an improved method of preparing an implantable gel or paste for placement between injured bones or placement in bony voids to induce regeneration, and the compositions produced thereby. Specifically, mineral, ceramic, or processed bone particles are coated with a high molecular weight polymer capable of forming a viscous gel when reconstituted with water, saline, autologous blood, sera, or other medically acceptable solution. This high molecular weight polymer coating material may be a natural or synthetic polymeric material, producing a wettable gel upon exposure to water, saline, or another solution. In storage, the composition will be granular and dry but easily wetted. In use, the material is reconstituted to a viscous malleable paste by the simple addition of water or other medically acceptable solution without the need for aggressive mixing. The paste may be delivered by syringe or manually deposited yet will be resistant to lavage or to displacement by gravity induced flow. |
| US07829101B2 |
PCV2 immunogenic compositions and methods of producing such compositions
An improved method for recovering the protein expressed by open reading frame 2 from porcine circovirus type 2 is provided. The method generally involves the steps of transfecting recombinant virus containing open reading frame 2 coding sequences into cells contained in growth media, causing the virus to express open reading frame 2, and recovering the expressed protein in the supernate. This recovery should take place beginning approximately 5 days after infection of the cells in order to permit sufficient quantities of recombinant protein to be expressed and secreted from the cell into the growth media. Such methods avoid costly and time-consuming extraction procedures required to separate and recover the recombinant protein from within the cells. |
| US07829100B2 |
Pharmaceutical composition having modified carrier
A composition comprising: (a) one to three bioactive agents; and (b) a modified liquid vehicle; wherein immediately after manufacture of the composition, said composition can be administered to a host such that the one to three bioactive agents is released to the host on a sustained basis is provided. |
| US07829092B2 |
Recombinant anti-VLA4 antibody molecules
The present invention disclosed recombinant anti-VLA-4 antibody molecules, including humanized recombinant anti-VLA-4 antibody molecules. These antibodies are useful in the treatment of specific and non-specific inflammation, including asthma and inflammatory bowel disease. In addition, the humanized recombinant anti-VLA-4 antibodies disclosed can be useful in methods of diagnosing and localizing sites of inflammation. |
| US07829087B2 |
Methods of treating cognitive impairment
Methods and compositions for suppressing amyloid-mediated inhibition of long-term potentiation (LTP) are provided. |
| US07829083B2 |
Antibodies to brain specific membrane protein
A novel gene apparently encoding a transmembrane glycoprotein has been successfully isolated by constructing a cDNA library of 4 kb or above in size from mRNA expressed in human adult brain and analyzing the structures of the cDNAs contained within said library by the shotgun method. The novel gene shows brain-specific expression and the protein encoded by said gene has a typical PDZ binding motif. |
| US07829080B2 |
Stabilization method of reduced coenzyme Q10
The present invention provides a method for stabilizing reduced coenzyme Q10, which is useful as a food, nutritional product, nutritional supplement, animal drug, drink, feed, cosmetic, pharmaceutical product, therapeutic drug, prophylactic drug and the like. The present invention also provides a method of producing a reduced coenzyme Q10-containing composition which includes the co-presence of reduced coenzyme Q10 and reduced coenzyme Q9 and/or reduced coenzyme Q11. |
| US07829075B2 |
Method for expanding hematopoietic cells using cytokine zalpha11 ligand
Antibodies that bind to polypeptides and peptides comprising the sequence of zalpha11 Ligand as shown in SEQ ID NO: 2 are described. The antibodies may bind the full length sequence of 162 amino acid residues or a fragment thereof, including a mature polypeptide of 131 amino acid residues and smaller polypeptide and peptide sequences. The antibodies may include antibodies that are polyclonal, monoclonal, murine, humanized or neutralizing. Methods for producing the antibodies are also described. |
| US07829070B2 |
Ampholytic anionic copolymers
Ampholytic copolymers which contain a molar excess of anionogenic and/or anionic groups, polyelectrolyte complexes which contain such an ampholytic copolymer, cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions which contain at least one such copolymer or polyelectrolyte complex and the use of these copolymers and polyelectrolyte complexes are described. |
| US07829069B2 |
Hair treatment systems and methods
A method for treating hair includes applying a first composition to the hair in a foam form and applying a second composition to the hair in foam form. The compositions are mixed on the hair. The first composition may include an oxidative dye. The second composition may include a oxidizing component such as hydrogen peroxide. An applicator for applying the compositions to the hair may take the form of a brush having a cavity thereon through which the foam compositions are delivered to the hair. A kit including the an aerosol container housing the oxidative dye, an aerosol container housing the oxidizing component, and a brush applicator may also be provided. |
| US07829067B2 |
Method and composition for treating oral bacteria and inflammation
A composition and method for treating periodontal infections and gingivitis includes an extract of Centipeda cunninghami, coenzyme Q10, aloe vera and folic acid. The composition also contains additional plant extracts and nutrients that are effective in cell reproduction, wound healing and provide antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. The composition is applied to the teeth and gums to inhibit bacterial growth and reduce inflammation of the gums. |
| US07829066B2 |
Assay for anti-metastatic agents
This invention relates, e.g., to a method for identifying an agent that inhibits a metastatic cell (e.g. that inhibits cancer metastasis), comprising measuring the amount of seeding of a tumor by a detectably labeled, metastatic cell, in a subject, in the presence and absence of a putative agent, wherein the amount of seeding by the metastatic cell is proportional to the metastatic potential of the cell, and wherein a significant amount of inhibition of the seeding by the putative agent indicates that the putative agent is effective to inhibit the metastatic cell (e, g, cancer metastasis). Also described are kits suitable for performing methods of the invention. |
| US07829057B2 |
Carbon black and multi-stage process for making same
Methods of producing carbon black in a multi-stage reaction are described. Also described is carbon black formed from the processes. |
| US07829056B2 |
Method of coating a substrate with a polymer having a combination of crown ether and carbon nanotubes having guanidine groups
Disclosed herein is a method of forming a guanidine group on carbon nanotubes to improve the dispersibility of carbon nanotubes, a method of attaching carbon nanotubes having guanidine groups to a substrate, and carbon nanotubes and a substrate manufactured by the above methods. The method of forming the guanidine group on the carbon nanotubes includes forming a carboxyl group on the carbon nanotubes, and forming the guanidine group on the carboxyl group of the carbon nanotubes. In addition, the method of attaching the carbon nanotubes having guanidine groups to the substrate includes coating a substrate with a polymer having crown ether attached thereto, drying the polymer layer having crown ether attached thereto formed on the substrate to be semi-dried, and coating the semi-dried polymer layer with a solution including carbon nanotubes having guanidine groups dispersed therein. The carbon nanotubes having guanidine groups, which are manufactured by the method of the current invention, are hydrogen bonded with the solvent molecule capable of reacting with the guanidine group to form the hydrogen bond, and thus, are uniformly dispersed in the solvent. Further, by using the properties of the guanidine group capable of being selectively combined with crown ether, the carbon nanotubes having guanidine groups are aligned perpendicularly to the substrate at regular intervals thereon. |
| US07829055B2 |
Functionalized nano-carbon materials and method for functionalizing nano-carbon materials thereof
A method of functionalizing nano-carbon materials with a diameter less than 1 μm, comprising: contacting the nano-carbon materials with a free radical generating compound such as azo-compound in an organic solvent under an inert gas atmosphere, thereby obtaining nano-carbon materials with functional groups thereon. The physical and chemical properties of the nano-carbon materials can be modified through the aforementioned method. |
| US07829054B2 |
Actuator on the basis of geometrically anisotropic nanoparticles
In an actuator including at least one active electrode disposed in an electrolyte and comprising at least two webs of an electrically conductive material with a plurality of geometrically anisotropic nanoparticles disposed thereon and oriented uni-directionally in a preferential direction with an electrically conductive connection between the nanoparticles and the webs and a potential difference with respect to ground can be applied to the active electrode by a voltage or current source, the nanoparticles are connected in each case to two webs and the connections are material-interlocking. |
| US07829051B2 |
Production and uses of carbon suboxides
Methods for the reduction of gaseous carbon dioxide emissions from combustion or oxidation reactions are provided. The various methods involve the formation of carbon suboxides and/or polymerized carbon suboxides (PCS), preferentially over gaseous carbon oxides to thereby reduce gaseous carbon dioxide emissions. The various methods can be employed for efficient generation of energy and/or hydrogen. In addition, various methods for the use of polymerized carbon suboxide are disclosed. |
| US07829047B2 |
Catalyst for generating oxidized mercury for testing mercury continuous emission monitors (CEM)
The present invention discloses a catalyst, system, and process for oxidizing mercury. The catalyst can include a substrate and a layer attached to at least part of the substrate. The layer contains a noble metal and has an average thickness of less than 100 nanometers. The substrate can be a plurality of glass fibers that provides for a relatively high surface area for the layer to be attached to. In the alternative, the substrate can be a porous substrate that provides for a high surface area for the layer to be attached to. |
| US07829045B2 |
Method for producing lithium composite oxide for use as positive electrode active material for lithium secondary batteries
Disclosed herein is a method for producing a lithium composite oxide for use as a positive electrode active material for lithium secondary batteries by a spray pyrolysis process. The method comprises the steps of: subjecting an inorganic acid salt solution of metal elements constituting a final composite oxide other than lithium to a spray pyrolysis process to obtain an intermediate composite oxide powder; and solid state-mixing the intermediate composite oxide powder and a hydroxide salt of lithium, followed by thermally treating the mixture. |
| US07829044B2 |
Phosphonamides, process for producing the same, and use thereof
The invention provides a process by which rare earth metal ions can be efficiently extracted by easy operation, and effective extracting reagents for the process. Specifically, phosphonamides represented by the general formula [1]; a process for producing the same; reagents for extracting rare earth metal ions, containing the phosphonamides; and a process for extraction of rare earth metal ions with the phosphonamides: [1] wherein R1 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, aralkyl, or a heterocyclic group, with the proviso that each group may be substituted; R2 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, aralkyl, or a heterocyclic group, with the proviso that each group may be substituted; R3 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, aralkyl, or a heterocyclic group, with the proviso that each group may be substituted, or the two R3s may be united to form alkylene, cycloalkylene, or arylene. |
| US07829041B2 |
Jet-wheel impact atomizer for spray drying
The present invention provides an atomizer for producing finely dispersed spray of slurry/liquid and a process for the preparation of free flowing spray dried alumina powder. The jet-wheel impact atomizer based on the principle of addition of momenta has been invented and developed for spray drying. The atomizer works at significantly low slurry/liquid pressure (1-5 bar) and relatively lower speed (6000-14000 rpm). It saves a considerable amount of energy in view of above two advantages. Suspended solid in liquid is used as the feed slurry which is ejected from a nozzle in the form of a jet to hit against the toothed surface of a rotating wheel to cause atomization. The sprayed droplets are dried inside an associated drying chamber and collected through a screw conveyor at the bottom of the chamber. The feed solid at slurry stage is taken in the form of powder and includes ceramic, inorganic and organic compounds, food, drugs and Ayurvedic products. The liquid carrier includes water, aqueous, non aqueous inorganic and organic liquid, and precursor sol. Spheroidal/rounded grain spray dried powders are produced by the new type of atomization process. |
| US07829028B2 |
Storage unit and transfer system for storing and providing biological samples
A storage unit for biological samples has a horizontal footprint and multiple storage compartments separated by intermediate walls and enclosed by a peripheral frame. The storage compartments have first and second openings and are tailored to the shape of a biopsy cassette or a glass slide and have a retention mechanism preventing the essentially vertical cassettes or slides in the storage compartments through the first opening and/or the second opening from falling out through the first opening and/or the second opening. A transfer system allows at least two storage units or at least one storage unit and one collection unit to be situated one above the other in register and displaced in relation to one another. The transfer system has a manipulator by which a biopsy cassette or a glass slide may be pushed from one storage unit to another, or into the collection unit. |
| US07829027B2 |
Sample carrier
A sample carrier with a sample receiver for the sample liquid and with preferably several sample chambers which are connected thereto is proposed. In order to avoid refilling with sample liquid when it evaporates or is otherwise lost or used up, there is additionally a reservoir for sample liquid which is covered in the same way as the sample chambers and which has a connecting channel to the environment which can be closed by the sample liquid. |
| US07829025B2 |
Systems and methods for thermal actuation of microfluidic devices
A microfluidic processing device includes a substrate defining a microfluidic network. The substrate is in thermal communication with a plurality of N independently controllable components and a plurality of input output contacts for connecting the substrate to an external controller. Each component has at least two terminals. Each terminal is in electrical communication with at least one contact. The number of contacts required to independently control the N components is substantially less than the total number of terminals. Upon actuation, the components typically heat a portion of the microfluidic network and/or sense a temperature thereof. |
| US07829024B2 |
Urea concentration identification device for urea solution
A urea concentration identification device comprising a concentration identification sensor unit (2) and a support unit (4) attached at the bottom end thereof with this sensor unit and provided at the top end thereof with a mounting unit (4a) to a urea solution tank opening. The concentration identification sensor unit (2) has an indirectly-heated concentration detector and liquid temperature detector provided with metal fins (21c),(22c), respectively, for heat-exchanging with urea solution. The concentration identification sensor unit (2) is provided with a cover member (2d) that forms an opposite-ends-opened urea solution induction passage so as to surround the metal fins (21c),(22c), and an enclosure (2e) that forms communication holes (26),(27) in the top and bottom end plate thereof (2e1),(2e2). A single-pulse voltage is applied to the heating element of the indirectly-heated concentration detector to heat it, and a urea concentration is identified at an identification operation unit based on an output from a concentration detection circuit including the temperature sensing element of the indirectly-heated concentration detector and the liquid temperature detector. |
| US07829023B2 |
Test strip with vent opening
A test strip with a covering layer having a novel vent. The vent divides the inventive covering layer into two parts and provides an opening that allows air to escape as fluid enters a cavity or sample receiving chamber formed in the test strip. In preferred embodiments, the covering layer is clear such that the user can see through it and the vent doubles as a “fill line.” The user can thus watch the fluid sample enter the test strip, progress through the capillary cavity, and then stop at the slot or fill-line. This provides positive assurance to the user that the sample size is sufficient and the test strip has been filled properly. The present invention also provides an advantageous method of mass-producing the inventive test strips without having to align the vent opening laterally with respect to the test strips and without having to punch a vent opening. The method is also well suited to mass production by roll processing techniques. |
| US07829020B2 |
Simple, field portable colorimetric detection device for organic peroxides and hydrogen peroxide
A simple and effective system for the colorimetric determination of organic peroxides and hydrogen peroxide. A peroxide pen utilizing a swipe material attached to a polyethylene tube contains two crushable vials. The two crushable vials contain a colorimetric reagent separated into dry ingredients and liquid ingredients. After swiping a suspected substance or surface the vials are broken, the reagent is mixed thoroughly and the reagent is allowed to wick into the swipe material. The presence of organic peroxides or hydrogen peroxide is confirmed by a deep blue color. |
| US07829019B2 |
Molded casing for a test kit
A casing for use as a test kit that employs crushable ampoules prefilled with chemical or biological reagents, comprising a molded casing having a distinct reaction chamber, and at least one distinct cell adapted for receiving a crushable ampoule. The cell has a flexible pressing area at its outer wall for pressing and crushing the ampoule. An opening exists between the chamber and the cell that is either narrow enough, or provided with filtering means so as to allow passage of the reagent while preventing passage of glass shards from the cell to the chamber. The casing further comprises an inlet leading from the exterior of the casing into the inner space of the reaction chamber and a sampling probe, for enabling obtaining samples of material and delivery of said material through the inlet to the reaction chamber. |
| US07829015B2 |
Formation of non-axial features in compacted powder metal components
An apparatus and process for forming compacted powder metal parts having a non-axial undercut feature. An undercut die is located between the upper and the lower dies and contains a plurality of shaped punches aligned in a circular pattern. Each of the shaped punches contains a working edge. The working edges converge to form an inner circumference which creates the undercut feature. The edges of the shaped punches slide with respect to each other to change the size of the inner circumference from a maximum diameter position to a minimum diameter position. During compaction, the rotation of the shaped punches alters the inner circumference to its minimum diameter position thereby forming an undercut in the final compacted part. The retraction of the shaped punches to its maximum diameter position enables the unimpeded removal of the part from the tool set. |
| US07829014B2 |
Method for preparing pre-coated, ultra-fine, submicron grain titanium and titanium-alloy components and components prepared thereby
The invention is a high-strength, pre-coated, titanium or titanium-alloy material component comprising a titanium or titanium-alloy material article having ultra-fine, submicron grain size microstructure and an organic coating of phenolic resin applied to the surface of the article. The article is prepared from a coarse grain titanium or titanium-alloy powder material that is cryomilled into an ultra-fine, submicron grain material, degassed, and densified. The densified material is formed or otherwise processed into a article, and pre-coated with an organic coating containing phenolic resin prior to installation or assembly. |
| US07829007B2 |
Injection-moulding system
An injection-moulding system for an injection-moulding machine including a clamping assembly, a temperature-adjusting system, and an ejector. The clamping assembly comprises two horizontal beams for mounting on the platens of the injection-moulding machine and two vertical beams for crosswise mounting on the horizontal beams in multiple positions. The clamping assembly allows dies of various sizes to be clamped in one and the same machine. The temperature-adjusting system includes at least one cooling tube for detachable insertion into a blind hole formed in the die. The cooling tube is attached to coolant conduits which are permanently attached to a source of coolant. Dies can thereby be replaced quickly and easily without spilling any coolant. The ejector is adapted to eject the cooled product after opening of the die. The injector pins are in an inexpensive way glued to the ejector plate. Use of the injection-moulding system provides considerable cost savings over conventional devices. |
| US07829005B2 |
Method of de-molding a plurality of golf balls or golf ball precursor products from injection mold assembly
A method and assembly for molding golf balls is disclosed herein. The invention includes an injection mold assembly (20) with a first mold half (22a) having a plurality of cavities and at least one locating pin (92) and a second mold half (22b) having a plurality of cavities and at least one aperture for engagement with the at least one bushing (94) and a spring (250) for exerting a lateral force against the second mold half (22b). Preferably, the locating pin has a first taper section (93) and a second taper section (95). Preferably, the bushing (84) has a first cavity 1(115) and a second cavity (117). |
| US07828998B2 |
Material having a controlled microstructure, core-shell macrostructure, and method for its fabrication
Disclosed is a method for making a material having a controlled microstructure, the method including providing particles of a ceramic mineral material, the particles having a metal oxide dopant therein. The particles of the ceramic mineral material are consolidated into larger aggregates of a size relevant to the desired application using standard industrial mixing and pelletizing technology. The aggregates are heated under reducing conditions so that at least part of the dopant is reduced to form a transient, metastable liquid phase among the particles. The liquid phase includes at least part of the reduced dopant and promotes sintering of the particles and forms islands of reduced metal within the material and on the surface of the aggregates. Following heating of the aggregates under reducing conditions, the aggregates are heated under oxidizing conditions such that the islands of reduced metal are oxidized and/or go into solid solution within the particles, thereby creating voids within and form a shell thereon the particles. |
| US07828987B2 |
Organic BARC etch process capable of use in the formation of low K dual damascene integrated circuits
In some implementations, a method is provided in a plasma reactor for etching a trench in an organic planarization layer of a resist structure comprising a photoresist mask structure over a hardmask masking the organic planarization layer. This may include introducing into the plasma reactor an etchant gas chemistry including N2, H2, and O2 and etching a masked organic planarization layer using a plasma formed from the etchant gas chemistry. This may include etching through the planarization layer to form a trench with a single etch step. |
| US07828983B2 |
Semiconductor texturing process
The invention provides a process for texturing a surface of a semiconductor material, the process comprising: applying a layer of a protective substance on said surface wherein said layer is sufficiently thin that it has a plurality of apertures therethrough; and contacting said layer and said semiconductor material with an etchant capable of etching said semiconductor material faster than said protective substance, said etchant making contact with said semiconductor material at least through said apertures, for a time and under conditions in which said semiconductor material is etched by said etchant in the vicinity of said apertures to produce a textured surface on said semiconductor material, but said protective substance is substantially unetched. |
| US07828980B2 |
Water treatment process
A process for removing target ion(s) from a for-treatment water containing the target ion(s) is provided. Also provided is a method for improving the efficiency of an electrochemical cell for target ion(s) destruction. |
| US07828976B2 |
Method of removing phosphorus from wastewater
A process for removing phosphorus from wastewater wherein an iron or aluminum salt is added to the wastewater. The iron or aluminum salt results in the precipitation of certain iron or aluminum species that include phosphorus adsorption sites. These iron or phosphorus species are settled and become a part of sludge produced in the course of the wastewater treatment process. By recycling substantial portions of the sludge, the concentration of these iron or aluminum species in the wastewater is increased. This increased concentration results in the presence of large quantities of unused phosphorus adsorption sites that attract and adsorb phosphorus, resulting in phosphorus being removed from the wastewater. |
| US07828971B2 |
Residential reverse osmosis system
A reverse osmosis system that includes a housing having an inlet port, a permeate port and a concentrate port. A membrane element is within the housing. The reverse osmosis system further includes (i) a first connector that is connected to the inlet port; (ii) a second connector that is connected to the permeate port; and (iii) a third connector that is connected to the concentrate port. A key is inserted between each of the first, second and third connectors. The key is configured such that the key cannot be inserted between the first, second and third connectors unless each of the first, second and third connectors is properly connected to the respective inlet, permeate and concentrate ports. In some embodiments, the key is configured such that the key cannot be removed from between each of the first, second and third connectors when there is pressure at the inlet port. |
| US07828969B2 |
Liquid filtration systems
Provided are filter elements and methods of making and using the same where the filter elements are suitable for liquid filtration and contain particle-loaded meltblown fiber webs. A filter element comprises: a porous article comprising a web of self-supporting nonwoven polymeric fibers and a plurality of sorbent particles enmeshed in the web, the article comprising a first surface and a second surface; a liquid-impermeable housing surrounding the porous article; an inlet in fluid communication with the first surface; and an outlet in fluid communication with the second surface. Spiral-wound webs, web-covered blocks, and stacked disks of webs are also provided. |
| US07828967B2 |
Water purification system
A water purification method and devices, and in particular a purification method effective against microbes, that uses a silane-based antimicrobial, and in particular the AEGIS MICROBE SHIELD antimicrobial, where the antimicrobial is embedded, coated, or otherwise permanently applied to a substrate or carrier, such as a solid, a porous solid, fibers or the like. A volume of microbe contaminated water is exposed to the antimicrobial carrier for sufficient residence time such that sufficient quantities of microbes are eradicated and the water is made potable. The antimicrobial carrier may be an object suspended or placed into a container or reservoir for the water, or the antimicrobial carrier may comprise the container or reservoir itself. Particulate filters or the like may also be combined with the antimicrobial container to remove other undesirable contaminants. |
| US07828966B2 |
Method for purification of botanical oil without producing any trans fatty acid as by-product and apparatus for the method
Disclosed is a method for producing botanical oil with no by-produced trans fatty acids comprising the steps of; (1) introducing a raw oil obtained by squeezing plant seeds into a column having activated carbon filled therein from the upper part of the column; (2) allowing the oil to transfer in the column by the action of gravity toward the lower part of the column and allowing the oil to discharge from the column through a filter cloth placed adjacent to the bottom part of the activated carbon layer, wherein the filter cloth has a pore size of 13 to 45 μm; and (3) introducing the oil discharged from the column into an activated carbon separation device comprising a filter having a pore size of 3-7 μm, and discharging from said separation device an oil having no activated carbon microparticles by the action of a sucking force. |
| US07828959B2 |
Delayed coking process and apparatus
A delayed coking process and apparatus which greatly shorten the required duration of the alternating drum fill and decoking cycles and eliminate the need to perform drum quenching, draining, unheading, hydraulic decoking, reheading, pressure testing, and warming procedures in the decoking cycle. In the inventive system, the decoking cycle preferably comprises simply a steamout stage and a coke product draining procedure. The coke product produced in the coking drums is a hot, solid, flowable material from which heat can be recovered for preheating the coker feed and/or producing steam. |
| US07828957B2 |
Olefin waxes having improved hardness or viscosity
In one embodiment, we disclose hardened olefin waxes and processes for preparing them. In another embodiment, we disclose oxidized olefin waxes having low viscosity and processes for preparing them. The waxes are suitable for use as polishes, coatings, or inks, among other uses. For example, a hardened olefin wax composition produced from a feedstock olefin wax composition by contacting the feedstock olefin wax composition with an oxygen-containing gas at a temperature greater than a melting point of the feedstock olefin wax composition, the hardened olefin wax composition having: a needle penetration value at 25° C. at least 5 percent less than a needle penetration value at 25° C. of the feedstock olefin wax composition; a a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of up to about 200% greater than the kinematic viscosity of the feedstock olefin wax composition; and a saponification number less than 5 mg KOH/g hardened olefin wax composition. |
| US07828954B2 |
Electrode based patterning of thin film self-assembled nanoparticles
A method for electrode-based patterning of thin film, self-assembled nanoparticles. The method uses a variety of types of thin films and electrodes. |
| US07828950B2 |
Dielectrophoresis apparatus including concentration gradient generating unit
A dielectrophoresis (DEP) apparatus including a concentration gradient generating unit, a method of separating a target material in a sample solution using the DEP apparatus, and a method of screening the optimum condition for separating a target material are provided. |
| US07828947B2 |
Artificial lipid membrane forming method and artificial lipid membrane forming apparatus
An object of the present invention is to provide a method for easily forming an artificial lipid membrane in a short period of time and an artificial lipid membrane forming apparatus suitable for carrying out such method.The present invention relates to a method for forming an artificial lipid membrane using an artificial lipid membrane forming apparatus. The apparatus comprises a substrate, a first spacer, a first thin film, a second spacer, a second thin film, and a cover, wherein a first chamber is formed between the substrate and the first thin film, the first thin film has a first through hole, a second chamber is formed between the first thin film and the second thin film, the second thin film has a second through hole, and the cover has an inlet. The method includes in this order a first electrolytic solution pouring step of pouring an electrolytic solution to the first chamber, a lipid solution pouring step of pouring a lipid solution to the first through hole or the second through hole, and a second electrolytic solution pouring step of pouring the electrolytic solution to the inlet to form the artificial lipid membrane inside the through hole to which the lipid solution is poured. |
| US07828946B2 |
Arc evaporator with a powerful magnetic guide for targets having a large surface area
A magnetic guide is presented that controls an electric arc between an anode and a cathode, which may be a target, over the whole cathode surface. The magnetic guide may be included in an arc evaporator and may include a first magnetic system having a group of permanent magnets located on the periphery of the evaporator or target, so that magnetization is perpendicular to the surface of the target. The magnetic guide may also include a second magnetic system that includes an electromagnet located at the rear of the target housed in an electrically insulating body at a distance from the target, with at least one of its magnetic poles parallel to the surface of the target, so that the combined action of the two magnetic systems provides uniform use or consumption of the target. |
| US07828942B2 |
Electrochemical treatment of an aqueous salt solution
A device (10) for producing a biocidal solution has a sealed and replaceable reservoir (16) with a low volume capacity which contains pre-prepared aqueous salt solution (18) with a pre-determined concentration, an electrolytic cell (20) for electrochemically treating the salt solution (18), a pump (28) for delivering a flow of accurately measured volumes of the salt solution (18) to the electrolytic cell (20), a restrictor valve (36) for controlling further the flow rate of the salt solution (18) to a cathode chamber (24) of the electrolytic cell (20), an electrical circuit (46) for connecting the pump (28) and the electrolytic cell (20) to a mains supply source (48) and including a power pack (50) for providing a substantially constant direct current of (7) to (12) amps to the electrolytic cell (20) and an operator-controlled switch (52) for completing the electrical circuit (46) when the switch (52) is operated to produce a biocidal solution (12) having a predetermined level of available free chlorine and pH. |
| US07828936B2 |
Dissolution of cellulose in mixed solvent systems
A method for dissolving cellulose in which the cellulose based raw material is admixed with a mixture of a dipolar aprotic intercrystalline swelling agent and an ionic liquid at a temperature of 25° C. to 180° C. for a time sufficient to dissolve the cellulose based raw material. The molar ratio of dipolar aprotic intercrystalline swelling agent to ionic liquid is 0.05 to 1.5 moles of dipolar aprotic intercrystalline swelling agent to 1 mole of ionic liquid. Dipolar aprotic intercrystalline swelling agents do not include imidazole based agents or amine based agents. |
| US07828932B2 |
Multiple ply tissue products having enhanced interply liquid capacity
Multi-ply tissue products are disclosed. The multi-ply tissue products contain tissue webs that have raised areas and depressed areas. The tissue webs may be constructed so as to be relatively non-compressive and may have a resilient three-dimensional structure. During production, in one embodiment, the tissue webs may be produced without being subjected to any substantial compression, such as a calendering process. Although not necessary in all applications, in one embodiment, the tissue webs may be combined such that the depressed areas contact each other to form the multi-ply product. The tissue webs, for instance, may comprise a through-air dried web in which the raised areas and the depressed areas are molded into the web. Tissue products made according to the present invention have enhanced absorption characteristics. For instance, the tissue products can have an interply absorbency of greater than about 3 g/g after 30 seconds. |
| US07828931B2 |
Wet-pressed tissue and towel products with elevated CD stretch and low tensile ratios made with a high solids fabric crepe process
An absorbent sheet of cellulosic fibers includes a mixture of hardwood fibers and softwood fibers arranged in a reticulum having: (i) a plurality of pileated fiber enriched regions of relatively high local basis weight interconnected by way of (ii) a plurality of lower local basis weight-linking regions whose fiber orientation is biased along the machine direction between pileated regions interconnected thereby, wherein the sheet exhibits a % CD stretch which is at least about 2.75 times the dry tensile ratio of the sheet. Tensile ratios of from about 0.4 to about 4 are readily achieved. |
| US07828928B2 |
Vacuum processing apparatus
A vacuum processing apparatus includes an outer chamber comprising a vacuum container, an inner chamber in which a plasma used for processing a wafer is generated, the inner chamber being detachably disposed inside of the outer chamber, a wafer holder on which the wafer is located is disposed inside of the inner chamber, and an exhausting device disposed below the wafer holder which exhausts the inside of the inner chamber. The inner chamber is sealed in air-tight manner with respect to a space between the inner chamber and the outer chamber while the space is maintained at a vacuum pressure. |
| US07828920B2 |
Method of making multiconductor cable assemblies
A method of making a multiconductor cable assembly is disclosed. The method comprises arranging two or more coated wires and at least partially bonding the wires, wherein one or more of the coated wires comprises a conductor and a covering comprising a thermoplastic composition. The thermoplastic composition comprises a poly(arylene ether), a polyolefin and a polymeric compatibilizer, and may further comprise a flame retardant. |
| US07828919B2 |
Method for manufacturing multilayer ceramic electronic component and multilayer ceramic electronic component
A method for manufacturing a multilayer ceramic electronic component can prevent the occurrence of bubble trapping. In the method, when an external layer ceramic green sheet is pressure-bonded, for example, to a sheet made of a good quality paper having a rough surface, which is placed on a supporting member, followed by peeling off its carrier film, a first-layer ceramic green sheet is formed. The first-layer external layer ceramic green sheet uses a sterically hindered dispersing agent, such as an aryl ether polymer, as a dispersing agent. Since it is light in weight, the binder segregates at the upper side, and hence a C concentration changes in the thickness direction. More particularly, compared to a C concentration at a surface at a carrier film side supported by the carrier film, a C concentration at an open surface opposite to the surface at the carrier film side is about 1.5 to about 4.0 times. |
| US07828918B2 |
Method for thermomechanical treatment of steel
The invention relates to a method for the thermomechanical treatment of steel. According to said method, the parent material is heated to a temperature in excess of the re-crystallization temperature, the structure is austenitized, held at an equalized temperature and then formed and subsequently quenched to form martensite and tempered. Round steel bars, whose re-crystallization temperature is adjusted over the bar length in a compensation furnace, constitute the parent material. The round steel bars are subsequently re-modeled by cross-rolling, remaining substantially straight and after the critical deformation degree has been exceeded are subjected to dynamic re-crystallization processes. The round steel bars are then subjected to a post-heating process above the Ac3 temperature, in order to undergo a complete static re-crystallization and finally are quenched from the austenitic state to form martensite and tempered. |
| US07828904B2 |
Pipeline cleaning apparatus and method
A cleaning apparatus useful for cleaning the interior of a pipeline contains: (A) a platform of a dimension sufficient to be inserted through an opening in the pipeline, the platform containing one or more portions; (B) a fluid interrupter having one or more parts to provide a surface to contact fluid flow and thereby interrupt fluid flow, the fluid interrupter constructed and arranged to be attached to the platform; a downstream side of the fluid interrupter being supported by members connected to the platform to dispose the fluid interrupter against fluid flow; (C) runners attached to the underside of the platform to contact an inner diameter of the pipeline; whereby the supported fluid interrupter, platform and runners redirect fluid flow between an underside of the platform and an inner surface of the pipeline; and (D) a device located downstream of the fluid interrupter to constrict the volume of the redirected fluid and increase its flow rate; whereby fluid flow is increased to move solid waste in the pipeline; and method for utilization of the cleaning apparatus to assist in relocation of solids in a pipeline for extraction therefrom, such as sewer lines or storm drains. The apparatus may further have opposing support members on an upper face of the platform; a rudder to orient disposition of the apparatus; one or more ballasts to correct any listing of the apparatus during use; and/or one or more seals or skirts that help the sled better form to the pipe. |
| US07828899B2 |
In-line, pass-by system and method for disc vapor lubrication
An apparatus for performing simultaneous pass-by vapor deposition of a uniform thickness thin film of a lubricant on at least one surface of each of a plurality of substrates. The apparatus includes a (a) chamber member having an interior space adapted to be maintained at a reduced pressure below atmospheric pressure; (b) at least one linearly extending vapor source member for supplying the interior space of the chamber with at least one linearly extending stream of lubricant vapor; (c) a substrate/workpiece mounting/supporting member adapted for supporting thereon a plurality of substrates/workpieces; and (d) a transporter/conveyor member for continuously moving the substrate/workpiece mounting/supporting member transversely past the at least one linearly extending stream of lubricant vapor for depositing a uniform thickness thin film of lubricant on the surfaces of each of a plurality of substrates/workpieces carried by the substrate/workpiece mounting/supporting member. |
| US07828894B2 |
Method for crystallizing silicon using a ramp shaped laser beam
A crystallization method, includes: forming an amorphous silicon layer on a substrate; forming a first crystallization region by irradiating the amorphous silicon layer with a laser beam having a ramp shaped cross sectional profile that decreases in a scanning direction; and performing a second crystallization by moving a predetermined length in a scanning direction so as to be partially overlapped with the first crystallization region formed by the first crystallization. |
| US07828893B2 |
Silicon wafer and process for the heat treatment of a silicon wafer
A silicon wafer having no epitaxially deposited layer or layer produced by joining to the silicon wafer, with a nitrogen concentration of 1·1013-8·1014 atoms/cm3, an oxygen concentration of 5.2·1017-7.5·1017 atoms/cm3, a central thickness BMD density of 3·108-2·1010 cm−3, a cumulative length of linear slippages ≦3 cm and a cumulative area of areal slippage regions ≦7 cm2, the front surface having <45 nitrogen-induced defects of >0.13 μm LSE in the DNN channel, a layer at least 5 μm thick, in which ≦1·104 COPs/cm3 with a size of ≧0.09 μm occur, and a BMD-free layer ≧5 μm thick. Such wafers may be produced by heat treating the silicon wafer, resting on a substrate holder, a specific substrate holder used depending on the wafer doping. For each holder, maximum heating rates are selected to avoid formation of slippages. |
| US07828888B2 |
Inkjet-recording non-aqueous ink composition, inkjet recording method, and recorded matter
An inkjet-recording non-aqueous ink composition including a metallic pigment, an organic solvent, and a cellulose acetate butyrate resin having a butyl content of 16.5 to 48%. |
| US07828886B2 |
Anthrapyridone dyes and their preparation and use
Anthrapyridone dyes of general formula (III) wherein X, R1, R2, R3, R4, M and n are as defined in the specification, are excellent magenta dyes for dying and printing cellulose containing materials and textile materials and, in particular, for the preparation of recording liquids for ink jet printing. |
| US07828884B2 |
Environmentally pollution-free anti-corrosion pigment composition
The present invention provides an environmentally pollution-free, anti-corrosive pigment composition which is free of any heavy metal such as lead and/or chromium, which is free of zinc and/or water-soluble ions and which is excellent in the anti-corrosive effect. The anti-corrosive pigment composition comprises condensed calcium phosphate prepared by firing a mixture which comprises a calcium-containing component and a phosphorus-containing component and in which the molar ratio (Ca/P=m) of calcium to phosphorus present in these components falls within the following range: 0.50 |
| US07828882B2 |
Air purifier and light
An illuminating air purifier is disclosed. In an embodiment, the illuminating air purifier includes an air ionizer, a back plate, and a light. |
| US07828881B2 |
Filter assembly and method
A filter assembly having a filter head having inlet and outlet ports and a top cap having a substantially curved, non-planar flange portion, the non-planar flange sealingly received within the filter head such that the filter head is divided into inlet and outlet partitions. In some embodiments, the flange portion has a generally s-shaped cross-sectional profile. The flange portion incorporating a modified venturi for improved flow of both inlet and outlet streams through the filter assembly. |
| US07828879B2 |
Carbon dioxide absorbing material, method for producing carbon dioxide absorbing material, method for absorbing carbon dioxide, and apparatus for absorbing carbon dioxide
A carbon dioxide-absorbing material containing lithium titanate, the lithium titanate comprising 70 mol % or more of Li4TiO4 and 30 mol % or less of Li2TiO3. Furthermore, the carbon dioxide-absorbing material is obtained by the method for producing a carbon dioxide-absorbing material described below. That is, the absorbing material is obtained by the production method which produces the same by mixing given raw materials such that the atomic ratio between lithium and titanium is from 3.5 to 5.0, and subjecting the resulting mixture to heat treatment. The method for absorbing carbon dioxide includes a carbon dioxide absorption step. The apparatus for absorbing carbon dioxide is provided with carbon dioxide absorption means that absorbs carbon dioxide in the carbon dioxide-absorbing material. |
| US07828867B2 |
Filter retainer mechanism for a portable air treatment system
A portable air treatment device and system including a filter retaining mechanism for selectively retaining a replaceable filter assembly. The filter retaining mechanism includes a rigid, non-moveable body that reduces a size of an access opening to a filter chamber otherwise formed by the air treatment device housing, along with a bearing surface. The rigid body serves as a catch or latch, preventing unexpected dislodgement of a filter assembly from the chamber. The bearing surface is also rigid and non-moveable, and provides a means for easily inserting and removing a primarily non-permanently deflectable filter assembly about the rigid body. |
| US07828866B2 |
Dirt and dust cyclonic separating apparatus
A cyclonic separating apparatus includes a first cyclonic separating unit including at least one first cyclone, a second cyclonic separating unit located downstream of the first cyclonic separating unit and including at least one second cyclone, and a third cyclonic separating unit located downstream of the second cyclonic separating unit and including at least one third cyclone. The separation efficiency of the second cyclonic separating unit is substantially the same as the separation efficiency of either the first cyclonic separating unit or the third separating unit, providing an apparatus which achieves a higher separation efficiency than known separation apparatus. |
| US07828865B2 |
Gas-liquid separator with dual flow impaction and coalescence
A gas-liquid separator assembly has dual flow first and second split partial paths. The first path is an impaction separation path effecting liquid particle separation from a gas-liquid stream by inertial impaction. The second path is a coalescence-separation path effecting liquid particle separation from the gas-liquid stream by coalescence. |
| US07828861B1 |
Method of forming fuel mixture for compression ignition device
A new and useful way of producing a used oil fuel mixture for a compression ignition engine is provided. A mass of used oil from which water has been substantially removed, is initially filtered, e.g. to remove particles greater than a predetermined size. The used oil is then centrifuged, under predetermined conditions to remove any remaining water and to remove particles to a predetermined size level. The drained, filtered and centrifuged used oil is then mixed with fuel (e.g. diesel fuel) in a predetermined ratio, to form a used oil fuel mixture and optionally adding an additive (e.g. a diesel fuel additive) to the used oil fuel mixture. Then, the used oil fuel mixture is centrifuged to promote mixing, and the centrifuged used oil fuel mixture is then pumped through one or more final filtering stages, to produce the used oil fuel mixture that is useful with compression ignition engines. |
| US07828859B2 |
Method for manufacturing a battery having a battery after service label, and a battery manufactured by the method
Disclosed are a method for manufacturing a battery in which an A/S label is disposed in a plastic member of the battery and a battery made by the method. In the battery made by the method according to the present invention, the A/S label is prevented from being separated and disappeared and from being exchanged or modified arbitrarily by a battery user. |
| US07828856B2 |
Leg prosthesis system and method
A prosthesis system can have an advantageous use over conventional prostheses in certain activities, including, but not limited to certain sports activities: The system includes, elastic member(s) that can store and release energy. The storing and releasing of energy in the elastic members happens during the movements made by the user and with the application of the user's own body weight while performing an activity. Implementations can also include a variety of routing configurations for the elastic member(s), as well as a variety of mounting points to integrate the elastic member(s) into the system, and/or a variety of adjustable anti-hyperextension members, and/or a variety of interchangeable shoes used for applicable activities. |
| US07828844B2 |
Inserting lenses into corneal epithelial pockets to improve vision
Methods of correcting vision are described. The methods include inserting a lens into a corneal epithelial pocket or a pocket created between a corneal epithelium of an eye of a patient and Bowman's membrane of the eye. A lens is inserted into the pocket to correct vision. Certain methods include one or more steps of cooling the corneal epithelium, and applying an aqueous liquid to the eye. The lenses that are inserted into the pocket can include collagen, including recombinant collagen, synthetic polymeric materials, and combinations thereof. |
| US07828843B2 |
Mitral valve therapy device, system and method
An assembly and method for effecting the condition of a mitral valve annulus of a heart includes a guide wire configured to be fed into the coronary sinus of the heart, and a mitral valve annulus therapy device configured to be slidingly received on the guide wire and advanced into the coronary sinus of the heart on the guide wire. A guide tube may further be employed for guiding the device into the coronary sinus. An introducer which may be employed for pushing the device into or pulling device out of the heart has a mechanism for releasably locking to the device. This enables substitution of the device if needed. Also, the crossover point of the circumflex artery and coronary sinus may be determined and avoided when the device is deployed. |
| US07828841B2 |
Device and method for modifying the shape of a body organ
An intravascular support device includes a support or reshaper wire, a proximal anchor and a distal anchor. The support wire engages a vessel wall to change the shape of tissue adjacent the vessel in which the intravascular support is placed. The anchors and support wire are designed such that the vessel in which the support is placed remains open and can be accessed by other devices if necessary. The device provides a minimal metal surface area to blood flowing within the vessel to limit the creation of thrombosis. The anchors can be locked in place to secure the support within the vessel. |
| US07828838B2 |
Devices, systems, and methods for prosthesis delivery and implantation, including a prosthesis assembly
Devices, systems, and methods for implanting radially expandable prostheses in the body lumens rely on tacking or anchoring the prostheses with separately introduced fasteners. The prostheses may be self-expanding or balloon expandable, and may include a single lumen or more than one lumen. After initial placement, a fastener applier system is introduced within the expanded prostheses to deploy a plurality of fasteners to at least one prosthesis end. The fasteners are usually helical fasteners which are releasably restrained on the fastener driver, and are delivered by rotation of the fastener driver. The fasteners may be applied singly, typically in circumferentially spaced-apart patterns about the interior of at least one end of the prosthesis. A lumen extension or lumens may be coupled to the prosthesis to extend the reach of the prosthesis within the implantation site. Fasteners may also be applied to the lumen extensions. |
| US07828837B2 |
Vascular endograft
An endograft for a vessel having a vascular branch extending from the vessel is provided. The endograft includes a main body having a wall separating interior and exterior surfaces and adapted to be inserted within the vessel. The main body is characterized by a single proximal opening and a single terminal opening and at least one aperture extending through the wall. At least one stent is secured to the main body that upon expansion pressure fits the main body into the vessel. An open tunnel is secured to the interior surface of the main body around the main body aperture and secured somewhere along the tunnel length to provide fluid communication between the interior and exterior surfaces of the main body through the aperture and with the vascular branch in proximity to the main body aperture. The tunnel is readily formed independent of an expandable stent. Through the addition of further apertures and tunnels, an endograft is well suited for revascularizing the superior mesenteric artery and renal arteries for the treatment of a suprarenal aortic aneurysm. The insertion of a sleeve positioned partly within the tunnel and extending beyond the exterior surface of the main body into the vascular branch assures continued fluid flow to the vascular branch. |
| US07828835B2 |
Longitudinally flexible stent
An intravascular stent especially suited for implanting in curved arterial portions. The stent retains longitudinal flexibility after expansion. The stent is formed of intertwined meander patterns forming triangular cells. The triangular cells are adapted to provide radial support, and also to provide longitudinal flexibility after expansion. The triangular cells provide increased coverage of a vessel wall. The stent can have different portions adapted to optimize radial support or to optimize longitudinal flexibility. Loops in the stent are disposed and adapted to cooperate so that after expansion of said stent within a curved lumen, the stent is curved and cells on the outside of the curve open in length, but narrow in width whereas cells on the inside of the curve shorten in length but thicken in width to maintain a density of stent element area which much more constant than otherwise between the inside and the outside of the curve. As a result, when the stent is coated with a medicine the more constant density of stent elements results in an even dose being applied to the inside wall of the lumen, avoiding the possibility that a toxic dose be supplied at one area while a less than effective dose is applied to another area. |
| US07828831B1 |
Hot and cold fluid therapy system
A temperature controlled fluid therapy system includes a reservoir for containing hot or cold fluid, a pump with a submersible motor disposed within the reservoir, a watertight blanket for containing the hot or cold fluid, and output and intake conduits for circulating the fluid between the reservoir and the blanket. The system includes a first temperature sensor disposed within the reservoir for measuring the temperature of the fluid in the reservoir, and a second temperature sensor disposed adjacent the blanket for measuring the temperature of the fluid in the blanket. A power supply provides power to the pump motor. A controller controls the power provided to the motor based upon the first and second temperature signals, thereby controlling the fluid flow rate through the blanket and hence the temperature of the fluid in the blanket. When the temperature of the fluid in the reservoir is within a hot temperature range, such as 90° F. to 120° F., the controller maintains the temperature of the fluid in the blanket within the hot temperature range. When the temperature of the fluid in the reservoir is within a cold temperature range, such as 45° F. to 65° F., the controller maintains the temperature of the fluid in the blanket within the cold temperature range. |
| US07828829B2 |
Low top bone fixation system and method for using the same
An exemplary tulip assembly configured to be coupled to a head of a bone fixation device includes an inner tulip member including a lower portion configured to couple the head of the bone fixation device and an upper portion including a plurality of flexible protrusions extending from the lower portion. According to one exemplary embodiment the plurality of flexible protrusions are configured to provisionally couple a rod. The exemplary tulip assembly also includes an outer tulip member including a first position and a second position, the first position being configured to enable an expansion of the lower portion of the inner tulip member and the second position being configured to compressibly lock the lower portion of the inner member on the bone fixation device. Moreover, the present exemplary tulip assembly also includes a cap having a generally planar top and at least one locking member extending from the top. Wherein the at least one locking member is configured to compress the flexible protrusions to securely lock the rod within the tulip assembly. |
| US07828828B2 |
Intervertebral joint
An intervertebral joint with one embodiment comprising a socket screw, a ball screw, and two support screws. The socket screw and ball screw form a socket joint between two vertebral members. A first support screw braces the socket screw. A second support screw braces the ball screw. |
| US07828826B2 |
Flexible spinal stabilization system and method
Devices, methods and systems for stabilizing at least a portion of the spinal column are provided. Devices include anchors and coupling members for engaging an elongate member. Systems include an elongate member sized to span a distance between at least two vertebral bodies and being at least partially formed of a flexible material. A number of anchors and coupling members are used to secure the elongate member to each of the vertebral bodies. The anchors can be compressed towards one another and the elongate member secured thereto and/or the elongate member can be tensioned to provide corrective forces to the spine. |
| US07828814B2 |
Device and method for establishing an artificial arterio-venous fistula
A shunt rivet for implantation in the aorta and inferior vena cava to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and a method of treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. |
| US07828812B2 |
Surgical suturing apparatus with needle release system
A surgical suturing apparatus includes a suture housing, a needle mounted within the suture housing for movement about an arcuate path, and a drive assembly operably associated with the needle for controlling movement of the needle with a suture secured thereto about the arcuate path in a manner facilitating application of the suture to tissue. The suture housing has an open position and a closed position, and the needle can be removed from the suture housing when in the open position. |
| US07828810B2 |
Apparatus and method for the ligation of tissue
A novel catheter-based system which ligates the left atrial appendage (LAA) on the outside of the heart, preferably using a combination of catheters and/or instruments, e.g., a guide catheter positioned inside the left atrial appendage which may assist in locating the left atrial appendage and/or assist in the optimal placement of a ligature on the outside of the appendage, and a ligating catheter and/or instrument outside the heart in the pericardial space to set a ligating element at the neck of the left atrial appendage. |
| US07828808B2 |
Link systems and articulation mechanisms for remote manipulation of surgical or diagnostic tools
Articulating mechanisms, link systems, and components thereof, useful for a variety of purposes including, but not limited to, the remote manipulation of instruments such as surgical or diagnostic instruments or tools are provided. The link systems include links wherein at least two adjacent links are pivotable relative to one another around two distinct pivot points. Mechanisms for locking the links are also provided. |
| US07828807B2 |
Implantation of a deformable prosthesic device
One embodiment is directed to instrumentation for performance of a spinal implantation procedure. In one form, this instrumentation includes: a tube device with an inner surface defining a passage from a proximal end portion to a distal end portion, a conveyor including a threaded conveying rod to be received in the passage of the tube device that can be rotated in the tube or moved in translation along the passage, and a deformable prosthesis structured to move through the passage of the tube by rotating the threaded conveying rod while at least a portion of the deformable prosthesis is positioned between the inner surface and the rod. Optionally, a tool to maintain position of the tube device can be included that has a jaw mechanism, among other things. |
| US07828804B2 |
Transpedicular intervertebral disk access methods and devices
Methods and devices for treating diseases and conditions that change the spacial relationship between the vertebral bodies and the intervertebral disks, or that cause instability of the vertebral column, or both, and a method and devices that allow the surgeon to access the intervertebral space to restore a more normal three-dimensional configuration of the space, with or without additionally fusing two adjacent vertebrae. |