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| US07839347B2 |
Antenna assemblies with tapered loop antenna elements and reflectors
According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of antenna assemblies. In one exemplary embodiment, an antenna assembly generally includes at least one antenna element having a generally annular shape with an opening. At least one reflector element is spaced-apart from the antenna element for reflecting electromagnetic waves generally towards the antenna element. |
| US07839345B2 |
Top mount mast antenna reinforcement
A mounting apparatus for a top mount mast antenna includes a secondary part to stabilize the antenna attachment screws extending through the antenna base into the fender panel of the automotive vehicle on which the antenna is mounted. The secondary part is preferably formed of nylon to serve as a retaining device for the attachment screws so that the screws do not loosen, which ultimately causes separation of the antenna from the fender panel and a corresponding deformation of the fender panel. The secondary nylon part allows a flexible installation that can be accomplished before painting of the fender panel. The secondary part fits into the opening in the fender panel to mount on the peripheral circumference of the opening and extend outwardly form the opening below the fender panel to be positioned for engagement with the attachment screws connecting the base member of the antenna to the fender panel. |
| US07839343B2 |
Mobile wireless communications device comprising a top-mounted auxiliary input/output device and a bottom-mounted antenna
A mobile wireless communications device may include a housing having an upper portion and a lower portion, a dielectric substrate carried by the housing, circuitry carried by the dielectric substrate, and an audio output transducer carried by the upper portion of the housing and connected to the circuitry. The device may further include a user input interface carried by the housing and connected to the circuitry, and at least one auxiliary input/output device carried by the upper portion of the housing and connected to the circuitry. An antenna may also be carried within the lower portion of the housing comprising a pattern of conductive traces on the dielectric substrate. |
| US07839341B2 |
Antenna and mobile terminal using the same
An antenna and a mobile terminal using the same is provided. The mobile terminal according to an aspect of the present invention includes a shielding unit and an antenna comprising a feed unit and a ground unit formed over the shielding unit, a first pattern connected to a top surface of the feed unit and the ground unit and isolated from the shielding unit, and a second pattern connected to a first end of the first pattern and having an open end formed close to a portion of the first pattern second end connected to the ground unit. The first pattern has a high frequency band characteristic, and the second pattern has a low frequency band characteristic. |
| US07839340B2 |
Collapsable portable wireless unit
A collapsable portable wireless unit (100) comprises an upper case (101) and a lower case (102) coupled through a hinge member (103) to open/close freely. A planar conductor (105) is arranged on the upper case (101). First and second power supply sections (111, 112, 103) are arranged on the planar conductor (105) at a specified interval. A harmonic signal distributor (120) is arranged on a circuit board (110) provided in the lower case (102) and distributes a harmonic signal to the first and second power supply sections (111, 112, 103). A phase shifter (121) sets the exciting phase of the harmonic signal in the second power supply sections (112, 103) at a value different from that of the exciting phase of the harmonic signal in the first power supply sections (111, 103). |
| US07839338B2 |
Antenna designs for radio frequency identification (RFID) tags
Methods, systems, and apparatuses for antenna designs for radio frequency identification (RFID) tags are described. |
| US07839337B2 |
Multi-band antenna
A multi-band antenna includes an insulative supporting member, an antenna stripe comprising a ground element, a first antenna used for wireless wide area net and a second antenna used on wireless local area net, wherein said first antenna comprises a first radiating portion with a horizontal first feeding tab, said first radiating portion is separated from the grounding element, said antenna stripe surrounds the supporting member, said first radiating portion is fixed on the supporting member and covers plural faces of the supporting member. |
| US07839334B2 |
IC with a 55-64 GHz antenna
An integrated circuit (IC) includes a package substrate, a die, and an antenna structure. The die includes a functional circuit module and a radio frequency (RF) transceiver that processes inbound and outbound RF signals. The antenna structure is coupled to the RF transceiver and is on the die and/or the package substrate. The antenna structure receives the inbound RF signal within a frequency band of approximately 55 GHz to 64 GHz and transmits the outbound RF signal within the frequency band. |
| US07839333B2 |
Satellite search method and receiver using the same
A satellite search method and a receiver implementing such a method are disclosed. In the present invention, a predetermined range is sampled into multiple possible positions or space-time points, each of which is defined by a specific position and a time sample. The possible positions or points are sieved according to a search result of a satellite selected from candidate satellites each time. By repeatedly doing so, the finally remaining position will approach a user's position, and accordingly the candidate satellites converge to the most possible ones as to facilitate satellite search. |
| US07839332B2 |
Satellite search method and receiver using the same
A satellite time dynamic search method and a receiver implementing such a method are disclosed. In the present invention, a predetermined period of time is sampled into multiple time samples. The time samples are sieved according to a search result of a satellite selected from candidate satellites each time. By repeatedly doing so, the finally remaining time sample will approach a true satellite system time, and accordingly the candidate satellites converge to the most possible ones as to facilitate satellite search. |
| US07839330B2 |
Determining position without current broadcast ephemeris
Devices and methods are described for determining position information without broadcast ephemeris data for extended time periods. A client device is disclosed that stores satellite states determined from broadcast ephemeris and numerically integrates equations of motion with regard to the stored satellite states to determine current satellites states. The client device uses the current satellite states in conjunction with received satellite signals to determine where the satellite signals were received. |
| US07839328B2 |
Positioning device, electronic instrument, and storage medium storing program
Signals output from two filters included in a filter section 70 and differing in passband are respectively stored in different memories included in a memory section 80, and a positioning process is performed based on the signal stored in the memory. Specifically, the signal strength of a received signal is calculated by a coherent accumulation process and an incoherent accumulation process, and a signal system used for positioning is alternatively switched to a high-sensitivity system S1 or a high-accuracy system S2 as a result of determining whether or not the signal strength is equal to or greater than a threshold value. |
| US07839325B2 |
Positioning device and method for measuring the distance between multiple positioning devices
A positioning device includes an antenna, a receiving module, a processing module and an output module. The receiving module receives positioning signals transmitted from positioning satellites and a position signal of another positioning device transmitted from a ground monitoring system using the antenna. The processing module determines a position of the positioning device according to the positioning signals, and calculates a distance between the positioning device and another positioning device according to the position signal of the position device and the position signal of the another positioning device. The output module outputs the distance. A method for measuring the distance between the positioning devices is also provided. |
| US07839323B2 |
Error estimation and correction in a two-channel time-interleaved analog-to-digital converter
A two-channel time-interleaved analog-to-digital converter (TIADC) system that provides for estimation and correction of offset, gain, and sample-time errors. Error in the offsets of the two ADCs that form the TIADC produces a spurious signal at the Nyquist frequency that can be used to minimize the difference of offsets of the ADCs. The difference in gain between the two ADCs produces spurious signals reflected around the Nyquist frequency whose magnitudes can be reduced by minimizing the difference in signal power between the two ADCs. An Automatic Gain Control loop corrects the scaling of the input signal due to the average of the gains of the ADCs. Phase error produces spurious signals reflected around the Nyquist frequency that are π/2 out of phase with those due to the gain error. Minimizing the difference between the correlation of consecutive signals from the ADCs reduces the magnitude of these image tones. |
| US07839322B2 |
System for detecting obstacles in the vicinity of a touchdown point
A method of detecting obstacles on board an aircraft while in the vicinity (44) of a touchdown point (27, 42), includes the following operations: selecting/determining a path (41) to be followed by the aircraft overflying the touchdown point; the aircraft overflying the touchdown point following the overflight path, and during the overflight recording signals/data delivered by an on-board rangefinder observing a portion of space extending below the aircraft; analyzing the rangefinder data to detect the presence of obstacles and to determine their positions in a terrestrial frame of reference, where appropriate to determine their dimensions; and recording the detected obstacle position data, and dimensions, if any, in a memory. |
| US07839320B2 |
Measurement amplification device and method
Measurement amplification methods and devices for detecting a monopolar input signal (UE) by integrating A/D conversion. Before being digitized, the input signal (UE) is inverted according to the so-called Chopper principle and converted into a bipolar intermediate signal (UZ). A reference voltage (Uref) used in A/D conversion undergoes polarity changes synchronized with the polarity changes of the intermediate signal (UZ). Offset and drift are eliminated by totaling an even number of individual measurements. |
| US07839317B1 |
Folding comparator compatible with level-crossing sampling
A Folding Comparator circuit which receives an analog input current and both compares it to a DC reference current while at the same time folding the input current around the reference current to be passed on as an output current which can then be passed on to another folding comparator stage. A series of such stages connected together with some XOR logic gates can perform an analog to digital conversion process as a pipeline of auto-folding stages which will instantly convert analog signal to digital signal. |
| US07839316B2 |
Chopping technique for continuous time sigma-delta ADCs without Q-noise folding
A chopping transconductor includes an transconductor input stage coupled with input signals of the chopping transconductor; a chopping switch coupled with an output of the transconductor input stage, the chopping switch having a switch output; and a cascode transistor, wherein the switch output is coupled to an output of the chopping transconductor through the cascode transistor. The chopping transconductor may be used in an analog-to-digital converter to isolate chopping switches from junctions with quantization noise. |
| US07839310B2 |
Extended turbo interleavers for parallel turbo decoding
A first grouping of memory space addresses is generated for systematic bits of a received codeword; a second grouping of memory space addresses is generated for a first set of coding bits of the received codeword, wherein the first set of coding bits comprises an ascending order; and a third grouping of memory space addresses is generated for a second set of coding bits of the received codeword, wherein the second set of coding bits comprises an interleaved order. A sub-codeword of the received codeword is decoded in parallel by accessing the first set of coding bits using the addresses in the second grouping of memory spaces. In turn, another sub-codeword of the received codeword is decoded in parallel by accessing the second set of coding bits using the addresses in the third grouping of memory spaces. Apparatus and a memory storing a computer program are also detailed. |
| US07839306B2 |
Map display method
A map display method whereby the contents of a road map displayed can be easily and clearly grasped regardless of the running conditions of a vehicle.In a summarized map displayed on a display screen 10, an area including a vehicle position 11, a destination 13 and a guide route 12 between them is displayed in simplified fashion. At a position far from the destination, as shown in FIG. 2A, a summarized map of a wide area is displayed and objects including a road 14 and a facility 15 are limited to a greater degree. With the approach of the vehicle position 11 to the destination 13, as shown in FIG. 2B, the contraction scale is decreased and a summarized map of a middle area is displayed, while at the same time increasing the objects displayed. With a further approach of the vehicle position 11 to the destination 13, as shown in FIG. 2C, a narrower area is displayed in summarization, while at the same time displaying substantially all the objects, thereby making it possible to grasp the neighborhood of the destination 13 in detail. |
| US07839305B1 |
Smart sensor systems—submarine marking and sonar detection
An underwater vehicle, such as a submarine or a swimmer/diver, can be detected by seeding a volume of water with neutrally buoyant, acoustically reflective sensors. The sensors comprise a sonar reflective coating and an adhesive so that they stick to and mark said vehicle when said vehicle or swimmer/diver passes through said volume of water. A sonar detector scans the water to identify the presence of said vehicle or swimmer/diver by observing acoustic reflections from the sensors adhering to the vehicle or swimmer/diver. |
| US07839304B2 |
Method and system for alerting aircrew to unsafe vibration levels
An onboard system for a rotary wing aircraft detects a limit cycle oscillation in the tail mast and provides a timely indication of the limit cycle oscillation to an aircrew before serious damage to the airframe is likely to occur. |
| US07839303B2 |
Vehicle detecting apparatus
The vehicle detecting apparatus includes an image sensor mounted on a host vehicle so as to be able to take an image ahead of the host vehicle, a light source area extracting function of extracting, from image data outputted from the image sensor, an area having luminance higher than a predetermined value as a light source area, a vehicle detecting function of detecting existence of at least one of an oncoming vehicle and a preceding vehicle by recognizing which of a headlight of the oncoming vehicle, a taillight of the preceding vehicle, and a roadside reflector causes the light source area in the image data. The vehicle detecting function is configured to lower a probability that the vehicle detecting function recognizes that the light source area is caused by the roadside reflector when the headlight of the host vehicle is in a low-beam position. |
| US07839302B2 |
Vehicle parking assistance electronic timer system and method
An electronic timer system includes a first unit. The first unit includes a memory device configured to store predetermined parking rule data, a timer device configured to determine at least one of a day, a date and a time of day, and an alert device configured to emit an alert in accordance with the predetermined parking rule data and based on at least one of the day, the date and the time of day determined by the timer device. A method includes storing predetermined parking rule data in a memory device, determining at least one of a day, a date and a time of day, and emitting an alert in accordance with the predetermined parking rule data stored in the storing step and at least one of the day, the date and the time of day determined in the determining step. |
| US07839300B2 |
RFID reading system, RFID reading method, RFID reader, RFID read controlling apparatus, RFID reader control program, computer-readable information recording medium having recorded the same, control program for RFID read control apparatus, and computer-readable information recording medium having recorded the same
An RFID reading system includes at least two readers and at least one RF tag. Each reader includes a transmitter, a receiver, and a CPU section to control transmission of the transmitter and reception of the receiver. Both readers receive a reply signal sent from an RF tag in response to a query wave sent from either one of the readers to the RF tag. The readers obtain tag information from the RF tag based on the received signals. To prevent interference therebetween, when one of the readers sends a query wave, transmission of a query wave from the other one thereof is stopped for a predetermined period of time. The information can be read without causing interference between the readers. There are obtained an RFID reading system, an RFID reading method, and RFID reader and a control program thereof, an RFID read control device and a control program thereof, and a computer-readable information recording medium storing the control programs. |
| US07839299B2 |
Remote control device, remote control method, and remotely controlled device
A remote control system detects an operating status of various devices through the Internet in real time. A remote controller, which enables a terminal device to control an operation of a device through a network, acquires and stores a latest address of the device by communicating with the device at predetermined time intervals through the network. A status notification request referring to the stored address is transmitted through the network. In response, the remote controller receives status information from the device, stores the status information received from the device, and transmits the stored status information to the terminal device through the network. |
| US07839296B2 |
Scale and readhead apparatus and method
A scale reading apparatus includes a readhead that is moveable relative to a scale. The readhead includes an incremental channel from which a series of reference mark pulses are produced as the readhead is moved relative to the scale. A reference mark channel is also provided that produce a reference mark gating pulse when the readhead passes a predetermined (absolute) position mark on the scale. An alignment detection unit monitors during use, phase alignment of the reference mark gating pulse and reference mark pulses. The alignment detection unit is arranged to monitor the phase of the leading and trailing edges of said reference mark gating pulse relative to the phase of the reference mark pulses. The apparatus may be used in position encoders and the like. |
| US07839295B2 |
Extended life LED fixture
An LED fixture includes multiple LED drivers and multiple LED lamps so that the lifetime of the fixture is a multiple of the lifetime of a conventional fixture that uses only a single LED driver. A distributed controller activates and deactivates the LED drivers so that the different LED lamps are driven sequentially. An optional multi-lamp LED driver concurrently drives multiple LED lamps that have been previously driven by the LED drivers. |
| US07839294B2 |
Bearing monitoring method
A method for monitoring a bearing is disclosed. The method involves positioning a non-contacting bearing isolator adjacent a bearing on a piece of rotating equipment so that at least one operating parameter of said bearing is communicated to said bearing isolator; and, positioning an energy detector within range of said bearing isolator so that said energy detector is able to monitor said at least one operating parameter of said bearing by detecting at least one operating parameter of said bearing isolator. |
| US07839293B2 |
Sound generating device for use by people with disabilities
The invention disclosed herein describes a device allowing even people with severe disabilities (physical and/or mental) to control the generation of sound and music, using controls adapted to their capabilities. The device is to be used primarily in therapeutic, educational and training contexts. The device comprises of pressure-sensitive controls, a programmable control device and a sound/music output mechanism. |
| US07839289B2 |
Object monitoring, locating, and tracking system and method employing RFID devices
An RFID system and method utilizes the power level of messages received from an RFID device for monitoring and/or locating and/or tracking the RFID device, e.g., and typically an object associated with the RFID device. The power level of received messages may be indicated by power level information contained in the message, or by the strength of the received signal carrying the message, or by both. The RFID system and method may be employed to monitor a condition of an object, e.g., a closable container, as to whether it is and/or has been closed or not, including being tampered with. Messages received from the RFID device, as well as an indication of a condition, may be relayed to a remote location. |
| US07839288B2 |
Sealing detection mechanism using RFID tag for container
Disclosed is a sealing detection mechanism for detecting sealing of a closure fastened to a container having a top open end. The sealing detection mechanism includes a RFID tag mounted at a selected position of the closure, at least one operable tear portion formed at the closure, and at least one conductive unit electrically connected to the RFID tag and extended from the RFID tag to the closure to form a conductive circuit loop across the operable tear portion of the closure. A sealing guarantee device mounted is selectively mounted between the top open end of the container and the closure, which includes an upper portion, a lower portion, and a middle portion connected between the upper portion and the lower portion. The lower portion of the sealing guarantee device is provided with an annular flange protruding downward from the lower portion and a hollow portion between the lower portion and the flange. |
| US07839287B2 |
Near-field miniature coupler
A near-field coupler for a RFID system is provided. The coupler is configured to selectively communicate with a targeted transponder from among a group of multiple adjacent transponders. The coupler includes a conductive strip terminated by a load. The load is for matching an input impedance of the coupler to a source impedance of a transceiver. The conductive strip is based on a quarter wavelength of the center operating frequency. The conductive strip may have a substantially constant width and a length substantially equal to the quarter wavelength. Or the conductive strip may have a variable width defining a tapered profile and a length less than the quarter wavelength. The tapered profile may be an exponential profile or a Klopfenstein profile. Due to the overall size of the coupler to a typical transponder, the center of the coupler and the center of the transponder may be offset during coupling. |
| US07839285B2 |
Electronic communication devices, methods of forming electrical communication devices, and communications methods
The present invention provides electronic communication devices, methods of forming electrical communication devices, and communications methods. An electronic communication device adapted to receive electronic signals includes: a housing comprising a substrate and an encapsulant; an integrated circuit provided within the housing and comprising transponder circuitry operable to communicate an identification signal responsive to receiving a polling signal; an antenna provided within the housing and being coupled with the transponder circuitry; and a ground plane provided within the housing and being spaced from the antenna and configured to shield some of the electronic signals from the antenna and reflect others of the electronic signals towards the antenna. A method of forming an electronic signal communication device includes providing a substrate having a support surface; providing a conductive layer adjacent at least a portion of the support surface; providing a dielectric layer over the conductive layer; providing an antenna over the dielectric layer; coupling an integrated circuit with the antenna; and encapsulating the antenna, the dielectric layer, and the integrated circuit using a flowable encapsulant. |
| US07839284B2 |
Monitoring of shopping cart bottom tray
A detection device is provided for alerting a cashier to the presence of an object located on the lower tray of a shopping cart. The detection device uses a combination of a weight sensor and a presence sensor to trigger a signal, all of which are mounted on the cart. The signal is positioned so as to be visible by the user of the cart and store personnel. |
| US07839280B2 |
Remote sensing device that stores sensor type and measuring units thereof in memory
A remote wireless network includes a plurality of sensors/transmitters wherein each sensor is uniquely identifiable and lends its unique identity to the transmitter to which it is attached. |
| US07839279B2 |
Monitor, alert, control, and share (MACS) system
An apparatus to provide an always-on monitor, alert, control, and share (MACS) device comprising a connection to receive intermittent updates from a real sensor device, the always-on virtual MACS device corresponding to the real sensor device, and a presentation layer to enable a user to interface with the always-on virtual MACS device, the always-on virtual MACS device providing data regardless of the status of the real sensor device. |
| US07839278B2 |
Volatile device keys and applications thereof
A key is determined from a volatile response using circuitry on the device. The volatile response depend on process variation in fabrication of the device. Error control data that depends on the first volatile response can be computed, stored externally to the device, and then used to generate the key using a volatile response using the circuit. Applications of volatile keys include authentication and rights management for content and software. |
| US07839276B2 |
Secure self scan
This invention includes the system and method for the manufacture and use of a hermetically sealed Faraday cage in the retail/consumer goods environment. It is called the “Secure Self Scan” and is constructed using meshed glass, sheet metal and edge level elastomers as agents of containment and reflection. The invention prevents unauthorized access to communication protocols between RFID tagged consumer items and an RFID interrogator. It also prevents unauthorized access to communication protocols between an RFID interrogator and contact less smart card. This invention takes the mal ware writer and hacker plus the skimmer and eavesdropper out of the RFID equation in relationship to consumer goods, contact less smart cards and consumer privacy. Furthermore, this invention magnifies RFID interrogation signals within the Secure Self Scan unit thereby increasing read rates while concurrently obviating external electromagnetic interference, thereby increasing RFID tag read rates. |
| US07839275B2 |
Methods, systems and computer program products for controlling a climate in a building
Methods, systems and computer program products are provided for controlling a climate in a building. Sensed data is received at a local processor in the building. The sensed data is associated with the climate in the building, weather outside the building and/or occupants of the building. The received sensed data is compared at the local processor with corresponding predictive data associated with the climate in the building, weather outside the building and/or occupants of the building. One or more parameters associated with the climate of the building is adjusted at the local processor based on a result of the comparison of the received sensed data and the predictive data. |
| US07839270B2 |
Vehicle monitoring system and transponder thereof
A vehicle monitoring system which may easily identify information transmitted from each of detecting devices without registration of identification information of the detecting devices and a transponder thereof are provided. A display is disposed in a distal end of the transponders all connected in series through a cable. Each of the detecting devices detects conditions in a predetermined portion of a vehicle and transmits vehicle information including measurement results, its own identification information and the number of transmissions. Each of the transponders determines whether the vehicle information transmitted from the detecting devices is received or not based on the identification information of the detecting devices registered in advance, and transmits the vehicle information to the transponder connected to the transmitting side or the display, when it determines that the vehicle information is to be received. Also, the each transponder receives the vehicle information transmitted from the transponder connected to the receiving side, updating the number of transmissions included in the vehicle information and transmits the vehicle information to the transponder connected to the transmitting side or the display. |
| US07839269B2 |
Method and apparatus for distributing haptic synchronous signals
A haptic signal distribution system capable of distributing haptic synchronous signals includes a master haptic device and groups of slave haptic devices. In one embodiment, the master haptic device is configured to distribute haptic synchronous signals to slave haptic devices. The haptic synchronous signals, for instance, may include information relating to a tempo for a piece of music. A haptic signal distribution system, for example, allows a master wearable haptic device to selectively distribute haptic synchronous signals to one or more groups of slave wearable haptic devices via a wireless communications network. Upon receipt of the haptic synchronous signals, each slave wearable haptic device generates a series of haptic feedback having a rhythm of beats in response to the haptic synchronous signals. |
| US07839267B2 |
Method for starting an operating system of a handheld device
A method for starting an operating system of a handheld device includes: setting an alarm time of an alarm clock as T seconds after a current system time of the handheld device when the handheld device is in a standby mode; monitoring the current system time of the handheld device until the current system time reaches a time that is N seconds before the set alarm time; repeating the setting step and the monitoring step, until the handheld device is turned off; determining whether the current system time is equal to the alarm time of the alarm clock when the handheld device is turned on; if yes, starting the operating system of the handheld device without executing boot-strap programs and making the operating system go to the standby mode directly; otherwise starting the operating system of the handheld device by executing boot-strap programs. |
| US07839262B2 |
Device for giving information to vehicle, vehicle and method for giving information to vehicle
The present invention is particularly applied to a vehicle relating to a key-less entry system, and desired information is provided to a vehicle 5 corresponding to the information by monitoring a remote control signal from an electronic key 2 for the key-less entry system, and starting up operations in response to this remote control signal as a trigger. |
| US07839252B2 |
Spool, brake and electric motor
A spool includes at least one bobbin and one winding wire, e.g., a winding wire lacquered for electrical insulation, the bobbin including at least one channel, e.g., one arranged as a pocket, at least one sleeve being electrically connected to the winding wire, the sleeve being electrically connected to an electrical line, e.g., a stranded conductor of a cable, the sleeve including deformable regions, for producing the electrical connections, a respectively deformable region being deformable such that a force-locking connection is provided and welding is able to be carried out. |
| US07839247B2 |
Magnetic force profile system using coded magnet structures
An improved field emission system and method. The invention pertains to field emission structures comprising electric or magnetic field sources having magnitudes, polarities, and positions corresponding to a desired spatial force function where a spatial force is created based upon the relative alignment of the field emission structures and the spatial force function. The invention herein is sometimes referred to as correlated magnetism, correlated field emissions, correlated magnets, coded magnetism, or coded field emissions. The magnetic field sources may be arranged according to a code having a desired autocorrelation function. In particular, a high peak to sidelobe autocorrelation performance may be found desirable. Specific exemplary embodiments are described with magnetic field sources arranged in a ring structure. Exemplary codes are described and applied to magnetic field source arrangements. Specific codes found by the inventors are described. |
| US07839246B2 |
Field structure and method for producing a field structure
An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. |
| US07839245B2 |
System and method for producing circular field emission structures
An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. |
| US07839244B2 |
System and method for disabling a field emission structure
An improved field emission system and method is provided that involves field emission structures having electric or magnetic field sources. The magnitudes, polarities, and positions of the magnetic or electric field sources are configured to have desirable correlation properties, which may be in accordance with a code. The correlation properties correspond to a desired spatial force function where spatial forces between field emission structures correspond to relative alignment, separation distance, and the spatial force function. |
| US07839241B2 |
Electrical service switching device
The disclosure relates to an electrical service switching device, e.g., a circuit breaker, having a magnetic release with a magnet armature, a thermal release, a fixed and moving contact piece, a switching mechanism which can be tripped by the thermal and magnetic release and has a latching point which is formed by a tripping lever and a catch lever which is mounted in a fixed position such that it can rotate and has an elongated hole in order to guide a clip, wherein the magnet armature can act on the contact lever, to which the moving contact piece is fitted, in order to open the contact point in the event of a short, and the switching mechanism can hold the contact lever permanently in the open position, having a switching toggle for manual operation of the switching mechanism, and having an intermediate lever which is articulated at one of its ends with the contact lever and at its other end on the clip, wherein the clip is articulated with at least one limb on the switching toggle. |
| US07839239B2 |
MEMS resonator having at least one resonator mode shape
The invention relates to a MEMS resonator having at least one mode shape comprising: a substrate (2) having a surface (12), and a resonator structure (1), wherein the resonator structure (1) is part of the substrate (2), characterized in that the resonator structure (1) is defined by a first closed trench (3) and a second closed trench (3), the first trench (3) being located inside the second trench (3) so as to form a tube structure (1) inside the substrate (2), and the resonator structure (1) being released from the substrate (2) only in directions parallel to the surface (12). The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing such a MEMS resonator. |
| US07839237B2 |
Phase shifter with flexible control voltage
The invention provides a phase shifter with flexible control voltage that is useful with all RF systems that phase shift a RF signal. The phase shifter according to the present invention may comprise transistors used as switching elements. In one aspect, the phase shifter provides the option of controlling a phase shifter with either a positive or a negative voltage control signal. For example, the dc ground of the transistors included in the phase shifter may be floated, either fixed or adjusted. The RF grounding of the transistors may be achieved by in-band resonant capacitors. Thus, the control voltage provided to the transistors is flexible in that it may be connected to a positive or negative control voltage, or it may be connected to ground, or it may swing from a positive control voltage to a negative control voltage or vice versa. |
| US07839236B2 |
Power combiners and dividers based on composite right and left handed metamaterial structures
Techniques, apparatus and systems that use composite left and right handed (CRLH) metamaterial structures to combine and divide electromagnetic signals at multiple frequencies. The metamaterial properties permit significant size reduction over a conventional N-way radial power combiner or divider. Dual-band serial power combiners and dividers and single-band and dual-band radial power combiners and dividers are described. |
| US07839235B2 |
Feed network device, antenna feeder subsystem, and base station system
A feed network device, an antenna feeder subsystem, and a base station system are provided. The feed network device comprises: two first stage couplers, two phase shifters, and two second stage couplers cascaded on a Printed Circuit Board, wherein each coupler is a multilayered dielectric broad-side coupler, and the difference of phase between an output signal at the coupling port and an output signal at the direct connection port is 90° in each multi-dielectric broad-side coupler. |
| US07839233B2 |
Attenuator
A π-type voltage-controlled variable attenuator is disclosed. The variable attenuator may include variably resistive components in the series and shunt arms. The variably resistive components may be implemented as field effect transistors. The shunt arms may be coupled to the series arm, and the variable attenuator may lack capacitors between the series arm and shunt arms. The series arm and shunt arms may display variable resistances which, in combination, operate to provide a variable level of attenuation of an input signal. The variable attenuator may provide any level of attenuation of an input signal over a wide frequency range. The variable attenuator may be implemented as an integrated circuit. |
| US07839232B2 |
Broadband transmission line transformer
A broadband transmission line impedance transformer performs impedance transformation with improved frequency response and efficiency across a wide operational bandwidth. In particular, the bandwidth of a transmission line 2:1 impedance transformer may be significantly increased by adding an additional compensating capacitor as an internal component between interconnected transmission lines. This capacitor effectively improves low frequency response for a given length of transmission lines and decreases mismatch in an entire frequency range. The overall bandwidth ratio increases at least twice and mismatch decreases. |
| US07839227B2 |
Oscillating circuit having an analog oscillating element
An oscillating circuit includes an analog oscillation element. The oscillating circuit includes at least one analog-to-digital conversion device. A method is for operating an oscillating circuit, in which a mechanical oscillator oscillates at a natural frequency. The oscillation amplitude is measured and digitized. A digital control signal is generated from this with the aid of a digital amplitude controller. A driving signal is generated, in turn, from the digital control signal, the driving signal driving the mechanical oscillator with the aid of a drive unit. This control loop stabilizes the oscillation amplitude. |
| US07839225B2 |
Direct digital interpolative synthesis
A clock synthesis circuit includes a delta sigma modulator that receives a divide ratio and generates an integer portion and a digital quantization error (a fractional portion). A fractional-N divider divides a received signal according to a divide control value corresponding to the integer portion and generates a divided signal. A phase interpolator adjusts a phase of the divided signal according to the digital quantization error to thereby reduce noise associated with the fractional-N divider. |
| US07839224B2 |
Oscillator with a stable oscillating frequency
An oscillator of the present invention includes a constant current circuit in which a constant current generated in the constant current circuit varies positively with an on threshold voltage of a transistor included in the constant circuit; and an oscillating circuit in which the oscillating frequency of a clock signal generated in the oscillating circuit varies positively with the constant current supplied from the constant current circuit, and the oscillating frequency of the clock signal generated in the oscillating circuit varies negatively with an on threshold voltage of a transistor included in the oscillating circuit. |
| US07839221B2 |
Phase locked loop and method for adjusting the frequency and phase in the phase locked loop
A phase locked loop (PLL) which includes a phase frequency detector coupled with a time to digital converter capable of comparing a reference signal with an oscillator signal and generating a digital value representing the phase difference between the reference signal and the oscillator signal. The PLL further includes a state machine for phase acquisition that is capable of generating a control value depending on the digital value, and a controllable oscillator that is capable of generating the oscillator signal depending on the control value. |
| US07839220B2 |
Phase-locked loop runaway detector
In a circuit having a runaway detector coupled to a phase-locked loop (PLL), the PLL may include a loop filter to receive a control voltage within the PLL and provide a filtered control voltage and a voltage-controlled oscillator to receive the filtered control voltage and provide an output clock signal. The runaway detector may provide a control signal for adjusting the filtered control voltage in response to a predetermined PLL condition. The runaway detector may include a comparator to receive a first and second input voltages, where the second input voltage is based on the output clock signal. When the predetermined PLL condition exists, the runaway detector may be active to adjust the filtered control voltage, thereby enabling the PLL to return to a lock condition. |
| US07839218B2 |
RF power amplifier apparatus and power supply circuit for controlling-power supply voltage to RF power amplifier
The RF power amplifier apparatus has an RF power amplifier and a power-supply circuit. The power-supply circuit controls the level of a source voltage supplied to the RF power amplifier in response to the level of a power-control signal. A sensing resistance produces a sense signal Vsen corresponding to a source current with respect to a source voltage. The current-control unit controls the source current ILDO in response to the sense signal Vsen. When Vsen coincides with an allowable sense signal level Vsh corresponding to a source current allowable level ILDO(Max), the current-control unit controls the source current ILDO to a limit current smaller than the allowable level ILDO(Max). Preferably, the limit current is a shutdown current when a shutdown switch is in an OFF state. Thus, the draining of the battery of a mobile-phone terminal can be reduced even when an impedance mismatch condition lasts for a long time. |
| US07839209B2 |
Tunnel field effect transistor
A tunnel transistor includes source diffusion (4) of opposite conductivity type to a drain diffusion (6) so that a depletion layer is formed between source and drain diffusions in a lower doped region (8). An insulated gate (16) controls the position and thickness of the depletion layer. The device includes a quantum well formed in accumulation layer (20) which is made of a different material to the lower layer (2) and cap layer (22). |
| US07839207B2 |
Integrated circuit and a method for recovering from a low-power period
An integrated circuit, including: (i) a power gated circuit which power supply is shut down during a low-power period; (ii) a retention circuit, coupled to the power gated circuit during at least a portion of a non-low-power period, the retention circuit is adapted to store, during the low-power period, state information reflecting a state of the power gated circuit before the low-power period started; (iii) a first portion of the power grid, coupled to the retention circuit and to a first end of a power supply switch, adapted to provide to the retention circuit a supply voltage during the low-power period and during a non-low-power period; wherein the power supply switch is open during the low-power period and is closed during the non-low-power period; and (iv) a second portion of the power grid, coupled to a second end of the power supply switch and to the power gated circuit; adapted to supply a gated supply voltage to the power gated circuit during the non-low-power period. The first portion of the power grid is characterized by intrinsic capacitance that is larger that the intrinsic capacitance of the second portion of the power grid. |
| US07839205B2 |
Step-down circuit, semiconductor device, and step-down circuit controlling method
A step-down circuit is connected between a power supply node for supplying a supply voltage and an internal power supply line for supplying a power to the object circuit and steps-down the supply voltage, and supplies the stepped-down voltage to the object circuit through the internal power supply line. The step-down circuit includes a comparison circuit that compares a reference voltage with the voltage of the internal power supply line, and a driver that adjusts a current flowing between the internal power supply line and the power supply node according to the comparison result of the comparison circuit. The activity level of the driver is controlled so as to rise in a predetermined rising period synchronously with an activated operation of the object circuit and to fall in a predetermined falling period that comes after the rising period. |
| US07839204B2 |
Core voltage generation circuit and semiconductor device having the same
A semiconductor memory device includes a voltage detector configured to detect a voltage level of an external power supply voltage, a first core voltage generation driver configured to operate when the external power supply voltage is in a high level region and a second core voltage generation driver configured to operate when the external power supply voltage is in a low level region. |
| US07839202B2 |
Bandgap reference circuit with reduced power consumption
A bandgap voltage reference circuit and methods for generating a bandgap reference voltage are disclosed. An operational amplifier receives first and second input voltages from a first and second current path, respectively. A buffer stage is coupled to an output of the operational amplifier and generates third and fourth voltages on the first and second path. A temperature dependent current is generated using the third and fourth voltages in combination with a first diode, second diode and a resistor. A third current path mirrors the temperature dependent current and a temperature independent voltage is generated for the bandgap reference voltage in the third current path using the temperature dependent current in combination with a second resistor and related diode. |
| US07839201B2 |
Integrated smart power switch
A device including a controllable semiconductor, sensor, and controller is provided. The controllable semiconductor is associated with a first operating parameter and a second operating parameter, wherein at least the first operating parameter is controllable. The sensor is in communication with the controllable semiconductor device and acquires data relating to the second operating parameter of the controllable semiconductor device. The controller is in communication with the controllable semiconductor device and the sensor, and the controller is configured to access device data associated with the controllable semiconductor, control the first operating parameter of the controllable semiconductor, and receive data from the first sensor relating to the second operating parameter. The controller determines a first predicted value dependent on the device data, compares the data relating to the second operating parameter with the first predicted value, and, if a first condition is detected based on this comparison, dynamically modifies the first operating parameter. |
| US07839200B2 |
Semiconductor device and data outputting method of the same
Semiconductor device and data outputting method of the same includes an on die thermal sensor (ODTS) configured to output temperature information by detecting an internal temperature of the semiconductor device and an output driver configured to control a slew rate depending on the temperature information and output data. |
| US07839195B1 |
Automatic control of clock duty cycle
In general, this disclosure is directed to a duty cycle correction (DCC) circuit that adjusts a falling edge of a clock signal to achieve a desired duty cycle. In some examples, the DCC circuit may generate a pulse in response to a falling edge of an input clock signal, delay the pulse based on a control voltage, adjust the falling edge of the input clock signal based on the delayed pulse to produce an output clock signal, and adjust the control voltage based on the difference between a duty cycle of the output clock signal and a desired duty cycle. Since the DCC circuit adjusts the falling edge of the clock cycle to achieve a desired duty cycle, the DCC may be incorporated into existing PLL control loops that adjust the rising edge of a clock signal without interfering with the operation of such PLL control loops. |
| US07839194B2 |
Clock circuitry for generating multiple clocks with time-multiplexed duty cycle adjustment
Clocking circuitry includes a first clock generator to generate a first clock signal and having a first duty cycle correction input, and a second clock generator to generate a second clock signal and having a second duty cycle correction input. Some embodiments have more than two clock generators. A multiplexer selects between the clock signals from the clock generators. The multiplexer has a first input coupled to the first clock signal and has a second input coupled to the second clock signal, and has a clock output coupled to a clock input of a duty cycle circuit. The duty cycle circuit receives the selected clock signal from the multiplexer and generates a duty cycle correction signal. |
| US07839189B2 |
Voltage detector device and methods thereof
A voltage detector device is disclosed that includes a coarse-range voltage detector and a fine-range voltage detector. The fine-range voltage detector is configured to remain inactive, so that it consumes a relatively small amount of power, while a monitored voltage is outside a first specified range. In response to determining that the monitored voltage is within the first specified range, the coarse-range voltage detector activates the fine-range voltage detector so that it can monitor the voltage. In response to the fine-voltage monitor determining the voltage falls within a second specified range, the fine-range voltage detector provides a signal to a functional module of an electronic device so that the functional module can provide a defined response, such as executing an interrupt routine. |
| US07839188B2 |
Circuit for clearing CMOS information
A circuit for clearing complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) information of a CMOS chip of a computer includes a resistor and an electronic switch. The electronic switch includes a first terminal, a second terminal, and a third terminal. The first terminal is connected to a standby power supply of the computer. The second terminal is connected to a software reset pin of the CMOS chip. The third terminal is connected to a dual power supply of the computer via the resistor, and is connected to a hardware reset pin of the computer. The standby power supply is provided, and the first electronic switch is turned on before the computer is booted up. The software reset pin may be triggered to clear CMOS information of the CMOS chip upon the condition that the hardware reset pin is triggered. |
| US07839186B2 |
Preset circuit of audio power amplifier
A preset circuit of an audio power amplifier includes an inverter and a voltage drop device. The inverter receives an input signal to output an output signal, and includes a first switch and a second switch. The first switch is controlled with the input signal, and has a first terminal coupled to a power voltage and a second terminal for outputting the output signal. The second switch is controlled with the input signal, and has a third terminal for outputting the output signal and a fourth terminal coupled to a low reference voltage. The voltage drop device is coupled between the first terminal of the first switch and the power voltage and configured to lower the power voltage. The output signal is kept at a low level when the voltage drop device and the first switch are de-actuated due to the power voltage having a level below a first threshold. |
| US07839177B1 |
Techniques for phase detection with fast reset
A phase detector includes transistors that generate first and second phase error signals. The phase detector resets the first phase error signal in response to at least one of the first and the second phase error signals through a first reset path having a maximum reset delay that is equal to or less than a sum of switching delays of three transistors in the first reset path. The phase detector resets the second phase error signal in response to at least one of the first and the second phase error signals through a second reset path having a maximum reset delay that is equal to or less than a sum of switching delays of three transistors in the second reset path. |
| US07839176B2 |
Methods of making nanotube-based switching elements and logic circuits
Nanotube-based switching elements and logic circuits. Under one embodiment of the invention, a switching element includes an input node, an output node, a nanotube channel element having at least one electrically conductive nanotube, and a control electrode. The control electrode is disposed in relation to the nanotube channel element to controllably form an electrically conductive channel between the input node and the output node. The channel at least includes said nanotube channel element. The output node is constructed and arranged so that channel formation is substantially unaffected by the electrical state of the output node. Under another embodiment of the invention, the control electrode is arranged in relation to the nanotube channel element to form said conductive channel by causing electromechanical deflection of said nanotube channel element. Under another embodiment of the invention, the output node includes an isolation structure disposed in relation to the nanotube channel element so that channel formation is substantially invariant from the state of the output node. Under another embodiment of the invention, the isolation structure includes electrodes disposed on opposite sides of the nanotube channel element and said electrodes produce substantially the same electric field. Under another embodiment of the invention, a Boolean logic circuit includes at least one input terminal and an output terminal, and a network of nanotube switching elements electrically disposed between said at least one input terminal and said output terminal. The network of nanotube switching elements effectuates a Boolean function transformation of Boolean signals on said at least one input terminal. The Boolean function transformation includes a Boolean inversion within the function, such as a NOT or NOR function. |
| US07839172B2 |
Bidirectional buffer circuit and signal level conversion circuit
A bidirectional buffer circuit includes a first terminal, a second terminal, a first output buffer to which a signal from the first terminal is input and which outputs the signal to the second terminal, a first one-shot buffer control circuit outputting a first control signal according to an earlier arriving signal out of a signal from the first terminal and a signal from the second terminal, a first one-shot buffer temporarily driving the second terminal by the first control signal, a second output buffer to which a signal from the second terminal is input and which outputs the signal to the first terminal, a second one-shot buffer control circuit outputting a second control signal according to an earlier arriving signal out of a signal from the first terminal and a signal from the second terminal, and a second one-shot buffer temporarily driving the first terminal by the second control signal. |
| US07839171B1 |
Digital level shifter and methods thereof
A digital level shifter is disclosed that receives an input voltage from a first voltage domain, and provides an output voltage to a second voltage domain. The level shifter includes transistors configured in parallel with input transistors of the level shifter in order to place the output of the level shifter in a determinate state when one of the voltage domains is placed in a low power state. Further, the level shifter includes output transistors configured to equalize a rise time slew rate and fall time slew rate, improving the reliability of the level shifter as the voltage in each voltage domain varies. |
| US07839168B2 |
Circuit with parallel functional circuits with multi-phase control inputs
A circuit has a plurality of functional circuits (100a-f), each with multiphase control inputs. A control circuit drives the inputs for each phase in parallel. The control circuit (120a-c) comprises a chain of one-shot circuits (120a-c), each comprising a bi-stable circuit (121). The bi-stable circuit (121) of a first one-shot circuit in the chain has a set input coupled to the basic control signal input (126), the bi-stable circuits (121) of a remaining or each remaining one-shot circuit (120a-c) in the chain have a set input output of its predecessor in the chain. Each bi-stable circuit (121) has an output coupled to a respective one of the multiphase control outputs (14a-c) and a reset input coupled to the respective one of the multiphase control outputs (14a-c). Loading of the multiphase control outputs (14a-c) by the functional circuits results in a delay of the reset. Thus the pulse durations of the one shot circuits are adapted to the number of functional circuits to ensure sufficient signal development. |
| US07839166B2 |
Configurable IC with logic resources with offset connections
Some embodiments provide an integrated circuit that includes several groups of circuits, each group of circuits includes a set of configurable logic circuits. The integrated circuit has at least one direct connection, without any intervening interconnect circuits, that connects an output of a configurable logic circuit in one group of circuits to another circuit in another group of circuits that does not neighbor the first group of circuits and that is not aligned with the first group of circuits. In some embodiments, the direct connection has intervening buffer circuits, but no other intervening circuits. |
| US07839165B2 |
User-accessible freeze-logic for dynamic power reduction and associated methods
A programmable logic device (PLD) includes a configuration circuit, and first and second freeze-logic circuits. The configuration circuit provides configuration data for configuring programmable resources of the PLD during a configuration mode of the PLD. One of the two freeze-logic circuits provides a freeze logic signal during the configuration mode of the PLD. The other freeze-logic circuit provides a freeze logic signal during a user mode of the PLD. |
| US07839161B2 |
Low-jitter high-frequency clock channel
According to one general aspect, an apparatus may include a clock channel, a shielding tunnel, and clock repeaters. In various embodiments, the clock channel may be configured to carry the clock signal, and may include a portion of a metal layer of an integrated circuit. In some embodiments, the shielding tunnel may be configured to shield, in at least four directions, the clock channel from other signals, and may include portions of a at least three metal layers of the integrated circuit. The shielding tunnel may be connected to the positive and negative supplies in order to provide the required power for the clock repeaters. |
| US07839145B2 |
Directed-energy imaging system
An imaging system that uses a directed-energy device can include a directed-energy device configured to generate an excitation signal to impinge a region of interest of a target and excite elements therein and receive resonance signals emitted from the region of interest of the target after the excitation signal is terminated. The directed-energy device can include a charged particle generator configured to generate plural energized particles and a charge transformer configured to receive the plural energized particles that include charged particles from the charged particle generator and to output a wavefront including energized particles that include particles having substantially zero charge. The imaging system can also include plural gradient coils positioned about a bore of a magnet and configured to impress a polarizing magnetic field on a target and a communications interface. |
| US07839134B2 |
Method and apparatus for simultaneously detecting size and concentration of ionic material
A method for simultaneously detecting a size and concentration of ionic materials includes measuring voltage drop values of at least three ionic materials of which sizes and concentrations are known using each of at least two FET-based sensors having different electrical characteristics, determining at least three points in a three-dimensional plot from the known sizes, concentrations and the measured voltage drop values, approximating the at least three points into a single plane, measuring a voltage drop value of an ionic material of which size and concentration are unknown using the at least two FET-based sensors, determining equipotential lines existing on the plane using the voltage drop value of the unknown ionic material and determining a cross point between each of the equipotential lines. |
| US07839131B2 |
Gate driving scheme for depletion mode devices in buck converters
A circuit comprising a gate driver including first and second switching stages for driving respective sync and control switches, at least one of which is a normally ON depletion mode device, and another circuit connected to the first and second switching stages and including first and second circuits. The first circuit is coupled to the first switching stage and to the sync switch, the first switching stage having a first state wherein the sync switch is on, and a second state wherein a first bias voltage is switched to the gate of the sync switch to turn it off. The second circuit has a first state wherein the control switch is on when the sync switch is off, and a second state wherein the control switch is switched off when the sync switch is on by switching a second bias voltage to the gate of the control switch. |
| US07839126B2 |
Signal converting apparatus and signal conversion method providing adjusted error signal with modified swing range
A signal converting apparatus is disclosed and includes a swing range converting unit converting an error signal swinging in a first swing range to an adjusted error signal swinging in a second swing range, an oscillator generating a periodic oscillation signal swinging in approximately the second swing range, and a comparator receiving and comparing the adjusted error signal and the oscillation signal, and generating a pulse-width modulated signal in relation to the comparison. |
| US07839122B2 |
Charging apparatus
There is provided a charging apparatus that, even when an AC adapter is connected and there is heavy load, makes it possible to reduce heat produced due to the power loss of a control transistor, reduce cost and area for implementation, and improve safety. Charging apparatus 100 has: P-channel MOS transistors M1 and M2 that control charging current; current detecting resistance Rs that is connected to current output terminals of P-channel MOS transistors M1 and M2 and detects the charging current; switch 130 that is arranged on a path that bypasses current detecting resistance Rs; and load 300 that receives power supply from battery 200 without involving current detecting resistance Rs when switch 130 is closed. Current difference amplifier 120 amplifies the detected voltage of current detecting resistance Rs, comparator 160 compares the output voltage of current difference amplifier 129 with the reference voltage, and thereby, when current flowing into battery 200 is equal to or less than a predetermined value, switch 130 is closed and current detecting resistance Rs is short-circuited. |
| US07839121B2 |
Apparatus and method for managing power of battery packs in a portable device
To manage power of battery packs, charging currents and remaining capacities of the battery packs may be detected. An order for charging and discharging the battery packs may be determined based on the charging currents. The battery packs may be charged or discharged in the determined order based on whether an external voltage is detected. The battery packs may be charged using charging voltages with associated currents corresponding to the detected charging currents. |
| US07839114B2 |
Phase detection method, phase detecting apparatus, synchronous-motor control method, and synchronous motor controller
It is determined which of six continuous sections having different magnitude correlation of signal amplitude of each phase of an input three-phase signal a section is. Predetermined subtraction is performed between respective phases in the section, to obtain a normalized amplitude value normalized in the section, using the subtraction result. The normalized amplitude value is converted to a vector phase for one cycle based on a predetermined phase and output corresponding to the determined section. |
| US07839113B2 |
Apparatus and method for driving synchronous motor
The synchronous motor driving apparatus including position sensors provided in the synchronous motor, a current polarity detection circuit for detecting the polarities of the currents in the respective phase windings of the synchronous motor, an inverter driving the synchronous motor, a motor speed calculation unit calculating the rotational speed of the synchronous motor depending on the output signals from the position sensors, a speed control unit outputting a first voltage adjusting component (q-axis current command value Iq*) to cause the rotational speed of the synchronous motor to approach a speed command value and a phase control unit outputting a second voltage adjusting component (d-axis current command value Id*) to cause the phase differences between the phases of the position sensor signals and of the currents in the respective phase windings of the synchronous motor to become a predetermined value. |
| US07839110B2 |
Motor control system
A motor control system includes a first-type amplifier that receives a PWM instruction, a second-type amplifier that receives a positional instruction, a numerical control device, and a serial bus. The numerical control device includes a first processor that calculates a positional instruction of a motor, a DSP that calculates a PWM instruction of the first-type amplifier from the positional instruction, and a serial bus control circuit that outputs the PWM instruction of the first-type amplifier and the positional instruction of the second-type amplifier to the serial bus. The first-type amplifier generates a drive current signal of a motor directly from the received PWM instruction. The second-type amplifier includes a third processor that calculates a PWM instruction from the received positional instruction. |
| US07839109B2 |
Method of controlling a motorized window treatment
A method of controlling a motorized window treatment provides for continued operation of the motorized window treatment during an overload or low-line condition. The motorized window treatment is driven by an electronic drive unit having a motor, a motor drive circuit, and a controller. The controller controls the motor drive circuit to drive the motor with a pulse-width modulated signal generated from a bus voltage. The controller is operable to monitor the magnitude of the bus voltage. If the bus voltage drops below a first voltage threshold, the controller stops the motor or reduces the duty cycle of the pulse-width modulated signal to allow the bus voltage to increase to an acceptable magnitude. When the bus voltage rises above a second voltage threshold, the controller begins driving the motor normally once again. During an overload or low-line condition, the controller is prevented from resetting, while driving the motor with minimal interruption to the movement of the motorized window treatment. |
| US07839108B2 |
Electric motor stator winding temperature estimation
A temperature estimation controller and methods are provided for controlling a torque command to prevent overheating of one or more of a plurality of phases of a permanent magnet motor. The temperature estimation controller includes a low speed temperature estimation module, a transition module and a temperature dependent torque command derater block. The low speed temperature estimation module determines a stator temperature of each of a plurality of phases of the permanent magnet motor in response to first thermal impedances measured for each of the plurality of phases with respect to a thermal neutral. The transition module is coupled to the low speed temperature estimation module and outputs the stator temperature of each of a plurality of phases of the permanent magnet motor as determined by the low speed temperature estimation module when a detected speed of the permanent magnet motor is less than a first predetermined speed. The temperature dependent torque command derater block is coupled to the transition module and derates the torque command in response to the stator temperature of one or more of the plurality of phases. |
| US07839107B2 |
Method and circuitry arrangement for operating a brushless electric motor
In a method of operating a brushless electric motor, having a permanent magnet rotor and a stator with three windings electrically offset by 120°, provided for example for driving a dental treatment instrument, the zero crossings of a voltage induced by rotation of the rotor in the stator windings is detected by a comparison of a voltage at an inactive stator winding in a monitoring phase with a comparison voltage, and on the basis of the detected zero crossings there is determined the speed of rotation of the motor and/or a suitable commutation point for an intermediate circuit voltage delivered to the stator windings. The comparison voltage is formed by the voltages at the two further, active stator windings in the monitoring phase. |
| US07839104B2 |
Motor drive circuit, fan motor, electronic device, and notebook personal computer
A motor drive circuit includes: a pulse generation circuit configured to generate a pulse signal whose duty ratio of one logic level is increased as a drive voltage is increased in accordance with a target rotation speed of a motor; and a drive control circuit that configured to drive the motor with the drive voltage using a duty ratio higher than the duty ratio of the pulse signal when the motor starts rotating from the stopped state, and configured to drive the motor with the drive voltage during a period when the pulse signal is at the one logic level after the motor starts rotating, based on a rotation signal corresponding to the rotation of the motor. |
| US07839101B2 |
Linear induction machine control scheme, systems, and methods
A method and system for a control scheme for linear induction machines. The control scheme includes a maximum energy conversion ratio and a maximum acceleration and deceleration for linear induction machines. |
| US07839099B2 |
LED control circuit and method therefor
In one embodiment, an LED control circuit is configured control a current through an LED responsively to a value that is proportional to a control signal for values of the control signal that are less than a threshold value of the control signal and to control the current to a value that is proportional to the threshold value for values of the control signal that are greater than the threshold value. |
| US07839098B2 |
Microcontroller based ignition in high frequency ceramic metal halide lamps
A high frequency ballast for a metal halide lamp comprises a controller, a switch, and an oscillator. The controller selectively enables and disables the oscillator via the switch to ignite the lamp. The switch selectively tunes and detunes an inductor of the oscillator by altering an inductance of the inductor. When the inductor is tuned, the oscillator oscillates and provides power to the lamp. When the inductor is detuned, the oscillator does not oscillate and does not provide power to the lamp. |
| US07839091B2 |
Light source control device, illuminaton device, and liquid crystal display device
A light emission device capable of holding a uniform color in various environments is provided. A light source control device has a light detection device for detecting emission brightness of light sources that emit different colors and controlling emission brightness of at least one light source of the light sources based on the detection result of the light detection device. A through-hole is formed in a reflection member for reflecting light emitted from the light source, and the reflection is in a predetermined direction. The light detection device is provided across the reflection member from the light source, and the light propagation member is provided at the through-hole. |
| US07839089B2 |
Hermetical lamp sealing techniques and lamp having uniquely sealed components
A system and method for hermetically sealing a lamp. Certain embodiments of the lamp have an arc envelope having an open end and, also, an end structure diffusion bonded to the arc envelope at the open end. The end structure also has a dosing passageway extending into the arc envelope. In other embodiments, a lighting device is provided with an end structure adapted to close an open end of an arc envelope, and a dosing tube diffusion bonded to the end structure. Another embodiment of the lighting device has an arc envelope and an end structure diffusion bonded to an open end of the arc envelope. |
| US07839086B2 |
Display device and method for manufacturing the same
An electroluminescent device may be provided that includes a substrate, a first electrode provided on the substrate, a light emitting layer provided on the first electrode, and a first metal layer provided on the light emitting layer. An oxide layer may also be provided at an interface of the first metal layer and a conductive particle. Other embodiments as described herein may also be provided. |
| US07839083B2 |
Light emitting device and electronic apparatus
A light emitting device includes a substrate, a light emitting elements that have a first electrode, a second electrode and a light emitting layer, an element layer, an auxiliary electrode that is electrically connected to the second electrode, and an insulating layer. The second electrode is commonly provided for the light emitting elements. The insulating layer has a portion arranged in a lower layer under the second electrode and the auxiliary electrode. The auxiliary electrode is formed partly in a peripheral region of the light emitting device. In the peripheral region, an end portion of the second electrode is located on an inner side along a plane of the substrate than an end portion of the auxiliary electrode and located on an outer side than an end portion of the insulating layer. |
| US07839082B2 |
Organic light emitting device and manufacturing method thereof
Provided are an organic light emitting device and a manufacturing method thereof. The organic light emitting device includes a first display substrate, a second display substrate, and a first adhesive force improving member. The first display substrate includes a first substrate, a first electrode, organic light emitting patterns, a first spacer, and a second electrode. The first electrode is formed on an entire surface of the first substrate, and the organic light emitting patterns are disposed on the first electrode. The first spacer corresponds to the organic light emitting pattern and is disposed on the first electrode. The second electrode covers the organic light emitting patterns and the first spacer. The second display substrate includes a second substrate, and a first driving signal delivery part. The first adhesive force improving member electrically/physically couples the second electrode to the first driving signal delivery part. |
| US07839081B2 |
Emissive device and electronic apparatus having light transmitting portions of light shielding layer being smaller than partition opening
An emissive device includes a substrate; a plurality of light-emitting elements disposed on the substrate; a light-shielding layer opposite the substrate, the light-emitting elements being disposed between the substrate and the light-shielding layer, and the light-shielding layer having light-transmitting portions that transmit light emitted from the light-emitting elements; and a partition composed of an insulating material and disposed on the substrate, the partition partitioning the light-emitting elements and having openings each demarcating the light-emitting region of the corresponding light-emitting element, wherein each of the light-transmitting portions overlaps the corresponding opening and is smaller than the corresponding opening. |
| US07839078B2 |
Organic electroluminescent element having a luminescent layer and a buffer layer adjacent thereto
The present invention provides an organic electroluminescent element comprising a plurality of organic compound layers between a pair of electrodes and comprising at least a luminescent layer and a buffer layer adjacent to the luminescent layer, the luminescent layer comprising at least two host materials and at least one luminescent material, the buffer layer comprising at least one of the host materials and at least one dopant material having a charge trapping function. |
| US07839077B2 |
Organic light emitting display and method of fabricating the same
An organic light emitting display (OLED) and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The OLED includes: a substrate; a pixel electrode disposed on the substrate and having cells divided into a plurality of cells and cutting patterns connected to the cells; an organic layer having at least an emission layer and disposed on the pixel electrode; and an upper electrode disposed on the organic layer, thereby minimizing the damage of the device and performing laser-repair. |
| US07839072B2 |
Translucent laminate sheet and light-emitting device using the translucent laminate sheet
A translucent laminate sheet includes at least one type of organic phosphor to make wavelength conversion of light emitted from a light source, and light-transmitting members to seal the organic phosphor.The light-transmitting members are formed by two plate-like members and the organic phosphor is disposed to be held between the two plate-like members. A frame member is disposed between the two plate-like members, and the organic phosphor is hermetically sealed in a space surrounded by the frame member and the two plate-like members. |
| US07839071B2 |
Vacuum container and method for manufacturing the same, and image display apparatus and method for manufacturing the same
The present invention relates to a vacuum container having a first substrate and a second substrate arranged so as to face each other as components including, within the low-pressure container, a spacer disposed at the first substrate or the second substrate so as to maintain an interval between the first substrate and the second substrate. The spacer is fixed within the vacuum container via a supporting member provided at the spacer without contacting the substrate where the spacer is disposed. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing vacuum container, an image display apparatus using the vacuum container, and a method for manufacturing the image display apparatus. |
| US07839070B2 |
Lateral field emission device
A field emission device has pixels with cathode and anode provided on the same plane, so that electrons directly penetrate an independently provided fluorescent powder layer to produce light, giving the display the advantages of easy focusing, no dark spots, high brightness, and enhanced light emitting performance. Since the light produced by the fluorescent powder layer is not blocked by the anode, the problem of charge accumulation on the fluorescent powder layer is avoided, and it is not necessary to use expensive light-transmittable conducting glass as the anode. With the cathode and the anode located at the same plane, it is not necessary to use a high precision spacer to maintain a fixed distance between the cathode and the anode, enabling the device to be manufactured at reduced cost and high good yield. |
| US07839068B2 |
Fluorescent lamp capable of slow release of organic evaporating materials at low temperature
The present invention relates to a fluorescent lamp including a visible radiation and/or UV-radiation transmissive discharge vessel, at least one luminescent layer coated onto the inner wall of the discharge vessel for converting UV-radiation to other wavelengths of UV-A, UV-B and/or visible radiation characterized in, that at a section to which no luminescent layer is applied on the inner surface area of said discharge vessel at least one substrate layer is applied on the outer surface of this area of said discharge vessel, and/or at least a section to which luminescent layer is applied on the inner surface area of said discharge vessel at least one substrate layer is applied on the outer surface of this area of said discharge vessel; whereby said substrate layer comprises at least one volatile organic material being releasable over an extended time period, whereby the volatile organic material is released by UV-radiation and/or thermal heat generated from said fluorescent lamp and, whereby at operation the temperature of the outer surface of the discharge vessel of said fluorescent lamp is ≦70° C. |
| US07839066B2 |
Strengthened arc discharge lamp
A discharge lamp has an axis with an arc tube having a hollow body containing an axially aligned arc generating and sustaining medium. The lamp electrodes and hollow body are arrayed along the axis. A sealed shroud surrounds the arc tube. The shroud and arc tube form an arc tube assembly. An envelope surrounds the arc tube assembly, and includes a base portion with a cylindrical part. Electrical lead-ins extend through the base portion and mechanically and electrically connect to the electrodes. A strengthening member for preventing the arc tube assembly from axial displacement as a result of forces applied substantially normal to the axis is provided. The strengthening member comprises an elongated element having first and second ends. The first end is formed to substantially engage the arc tube assembly, near an upper end, and the second end is formed to substantially engage the base portion. |
| US07839064B2 |
Spark plug for internal combustion engine
A spark plug including: a center electrode as defined herein; a substantially cylindrical insulator as defined herein; a cylindrical metal shell as defined herein; and a ground electrode as defined herein, wherein a spark discharge gap is provided between the leading end portion of the center electrode and the leading end portion of the ground electrode, and the ground electrode has a bulging curved face on a side opposite to a side in which the center electrode is provided, and a maximum of width of the ground electrode within a range of ±1 mm from a center point of the spark discharge gap in the axial direction, as viewed in a direction where the center electrode and the ground electrode overlap, is 105% or less of a width of an ordinary portion having a substantially constant width. |
| US07839063B2 |
Display panel and display device having color filter elements with color filter protective layer
To provide a display panel having such a structure that a color filter is unlikely to suffer damage due to a heat treatment in a reducing atmosphere in the fabrication process for display device. A display panel (anode panel AP) includes a fluorescent region formed on a substrate, and an electrode (anode electrode), formed on the fluorescent region, wherein electrons emitted from an electron source penetrate the electrode and collide with the fluorescent region to allow the fluorescent region to emit light to obtain a desired image, wherein a color filter and a color filter protective film are formed in this order from the side of the substrate between the substrate and the fluorescent region. |
| US07839057B2 |
Movement detector
A movement detector which is rotatably installed on a base member includes a rotating member which has a body portion, and a connecting portion which rotatably connects the body portion to the base member, a piezoelectric layer which is formed on the connecting portion, and a plurality of electrodes which are provided on the piezoelectric layer, to be arranged in a direction of a rotation axis of the body portion, and which detect a voltage generated in the piezoelectric layer corresponding to a deformation of the connecting portion when the body portion has displaced with respect to the base member. Since the piezoelectric layer and the plurality of electrodes are provided to the connecting portion which rotatably connects the body portion to the base member, it is possible to detect a plurality of types of movements of the body portion by the piezoelectric layer and the plurality of electrodes. |
| US07839056B2 |
Piezoelectric pressure sensor
A piezoelectric pressure sensor includes—an outer housing separated by an annular gap from an inner housing, which inner housing is attached to the outer housing on the pressure side. At least one piezoelectric measuring element is positioned between a diaphragm placed on the pressure side of the inner housing and a base part of the inner housing. The inner housing is provided with a massive cylindrical wall throughout whose wall thickness essentially corresponds to the thickness of the adjacent outer housing. In the annular gap between the outer housing and the inner housing a heat-transfer liquid is contained, or in the space between the base part of the inner housing and an interior shoulder of the pressure sensor a heat-transfer spring or bellows is located. |
| US07839053B2 |
One-way rotational transfer mechanism, and ultrasonic rotary drive device incorporating one-way rotational transfer mechanism
A one-way rotational transfer mechanism includes a rotary input member; a holding member including an axially orthogonal surface to the axis; a hollow-cylindrical rotary output shaft positioned coaxially around the rotary input member to be rotatable relative to the rotary input member, and including a cylindrical inner peripheral surface; a circumferential guide groove formed on the rotary input member; and a torque transfer ball installed between the axially orthogonal surface, the cylindrical inner peripheral surface and the circumferential guide groove, to roll on and be held between the axially orthogonal surface and the circumferential guide groove. The circumferential guide groove is shaped to make the torque transfer ball revolve around the rotary input member in a same direction as the rotary input member while trailing therebehind and to make the torque transfer ball press against the cylindrical inner peripheral surface when the rotary input member rotates. |
| US07839052B2 |
Sensing membrane with stress releasing structure and micro-electro-mechanical system device using the same
A sensing membrane applied to a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) device includes a body, a stress releasing structure and a connecting portion. The stress releasing structure for releasing a membrane residual stress surrounds the body. The stress releasing structure has several first perforations and several second perforations. The first perforations are located between the body and the second perforations. The connecting portion connects the stress releasing structure and a substrate of the MEMS device. |
| US07839051B2 |
Protection device
In an embodiment, a device is provided comprising an accelerometer and an electroactive material. A control circuit is coupled between the accelerometer and the electroactive material. |
| US07839048B2 |
Electrical machine with double-sided stator
A machine useful for ship propulsion purposes includes a ship propulsion motor with two concentric air gaps. In one embodiment, the machine includes a rotor with an inner rotor core and an outer rotor core; and a double-sided stator with an inner stator side and an outer stator side. The double-sided stator is concentrically disposed between the inner rotor core and the outer rotor core. |
| US07839036B2 |
Can of wet-running electric motor and pump assembly
A can of a wet-running electric motor can be produced from a non-metallic material, wherein the non-metallic material is provided with at least one additional hermetically sealing layer. A pump unit having a can of this type is also provided. |
| US07839035B2 |
Power-driven rolling and receiving apparatus
A power-driven rolling and receiving apparatus includes a housing, a DC brushless motor, a deceleration unit, a motor linker, a control and driving unit, and a first brake unit. The DC brushless motor, the deceleration unit, the motor linker, the control and driving unit and the first brake unit are received in the housing. Two ends of the motor linker are respectively connected with the deceleration unit and the DC brushless motor. The controlling and driving unit is connected with the DC brushless motor. The first brake is located in the controlling and driving unit. Thereby, the dimension of the power-driven rolling and receiving apparatus is smaller, its weight is lighter, its temperature is low and its operation noise is also low. |
| US07839034B2 |
Electricity generator and an installation comprising a lighting tower powered by such a generator
The present invention provides an electricity generator for a lighting tower having a plurality of discharge lamps, each lamp being of power greater than 750 W, the generator being arranged to be driven by an engine, the generator being a multiphase generator having n phases, where n is an even integer, each phase being independent in a magnetic circuit that is common to all of the phases and being configured to power one lamp, the generator comprising a rotor with permanent magnets, having 3 n poles, and a stator concentric with the rotor and subjected to the radial magnetic flux from the magnets, the stator comprising a stack of laminations of silicon iron having a silicon content greater than 0.5% and of individual thickness greater than 0.35 mm, defining 4 n magnetic circuit teeth, with every other tooth carrying a winding. |
| US07839032B2 |
Automotive alternator having rectifier device
An automotive alternator mounted on a vehicle for generating electric power includes front and rear frames, a cylindrical stator and a rotor. The cylindrical stator is contained in the frames, and the rotor is rotatably supported in the cylindrical stator. A rectifier device for rectifying alternating current generated in the stator into direct current is mounted on a rear surface of the rear frame and covered with a rear cover. To sufficiently cool minus rectifier elements positioned at a place not easily cooled only by the outside cooling air introduced into the alternator, a base portion of the minus rectifier element is contacted to the rear frame thereby to establish heat conduction therebetween. A resilient heat-conductive member is disposed between the base plate and the rear frame to absorb any dimensional discrepancies therebetween. |
| US07839030B2 |
Linear motor
When a pitch between centers of two adjacent magnetic pole portions disposed on an armature is defined as τs, the length W of permanent magnets disposed in the middle is equal to the pitch τs (W=τs). The length of each of the two end permanent magnets respectively disposed at either end of a permanent magnet magnetic pole row is denoted by W1. A ratio w1/W of the length W1 to the length W is defined as 0.43 |
| US07839029B2 |
Linear motor
In a linear motor, the stators and sliders are arranged to fill a predetermined relationship. In one configuration, two stators each include a plurality of stator blocks arranged in a moving direction of sliders so that projecting poles are maintained at predetermined intervals. Boundary surfaces are formed in adjacent stator blocks so as to be displaced relative to one another between the two opposite blocks by a distance Ld in the moving direction of the sliders. When a distance between end surface of the slider blocks is defined as L and the overall length of one stator block is defined as L0, the components are arranged such that Ld>L/3 and (L0−Ld)>L/3. |
| US07839026B2 |
Power discharge control system
A power discharge control system for eliminating residual voltage of electronic components in an electronic device, is proposed, which includes a control IC for outputting first electrical signals of a first level and a second level respectively corresponding to power on and power off of the electronic device; a power supply for receiving the first electrical signal, and providing or terminating operation power to the electronic component accordingly, and delaying outputting of a second electrical signal equivalent to the first electrical signal level; a logic judgment module connected to the control IC and the power supply for receiving the first and the second electrical signals for executing logic operation process, when at least one of the first and the second electrical signals is at the first level, a third electrical signal of a third level is outputted, when both the first and the second electrical signals are at the second level, a third electrical signal of a fourth level is outputted; and at least a discharge module for receiving the third electrical signal, when the third electrical signal is at the third level, the discharge process is skipped, when the third electrical signal is at the fourth level, the discharge process is executed. |
| US07839020B2 |
Electric power supply system
An electric power supply system which, in the event of a power failure, is capable of efficiently supplying electric power to household electric appliances in cooperation of a vehicle, including a mechanism supplying electric power outside the vehicle, with a stationary fuel cell system and also includes an electric power supply system using a power converter for converting direct current powers from a vehicle fuel cell and a stationary fuel cell into alternating current powers. The electric power supply system is constructed by a vehicle fuel cell provided on a fuel cell vehicle, a stationary fuel cell provided in a stationary power supply system, and a power converter for converting direct current powers from the vehicle fuel cell and the stationary fuel cell into alternating current powers. |
| US07839019B2 |
Multipurpose portable storage and supply system
A portable power storage and supply system having means for AC charging, DC charging, AC discharging and DC discharging wherein any one or any combination of the AC and DC charging and discharging can be carried at one time. The system includes an inverter, one or more battery modules and control means for controlling the AC and DC charging and discharging functions for safe and efficient operation. DC charging can include energy from a renewable energy source. The battery modules are separable from the system for providing DC energy for energizing automotive battery jumper cables or for energizing DC powered devices. |
| US07839018B2 |
Method and system of hybrid power management
A method of hybrid power management is provided in the present invention, comprising steps of: providing a hybrid power output device being coupled to a load and comprising a fuel cell module and a secondary cell module; determining a plurality of threshold values, each representing one of output power modes of the hybrid power output device respectively; and monitoring a characteristic value output from the fuel cell module and comparing the characteristic value with the threshold values to determine one of the output power modes to supply power to the load. Moreover, the present invention further provides a system of hybrid power management using the foregoing method to control switches to select from the output power modes such as supplying power from the fuel cell module only, from both the fuel cell module and the secondary battery, or cutting off power supply to the load according to the power state of the fuel cell module. |
| US07839017B2 |
Systems and methods for remotely controlling an electrical load
Systems and methods for remotely controlling an electrical load are provided. A switch is associated with controlling one or more electricity-consuming devices. After electrically isolating the switch from the electricity-consuming device, an adapter is communicatively coupled to and used to detect the state of the switch. The adapter generates and wirelessly transmits a signal indicative of the detected state of the switch to a controller that controls operation of the device based on at least the state of the switch as detected by the sensor and indicated by the wirelessly transmitted signal. |
| US07839016B2 |
Maintaining output I/O signals within an integrated circuit with multiple power domains
An integrated circuit is provided with a power domain which can be selectively powered-up or powered-down. An output circuitry serving to buffer a signal generated by the core circuitry within such a power domain has its own output power supply voltage. An adaptive voltage sensing circuit senses when the core power supply voltage to the core circuitry falls below a threshold level and generates a voltage-low signal. If output signal retention has been preselected to be active for the output signal concerned, then the output circuitry responds to the voltage-low signal by maintaining the output signal state (output signal driven low, output signal driven high or output signal in a high impedance drive state). The retention mode is preselected by a pulse with its value stored within a mode latch indicating whether or not retention is required. Thus, when the adapted voltage sensing circuitry itself senses the voltage level for the core circuitry falling below the threshold, it activates the retention operation. |
| US07839015B2 |
Circuit arrangement having a power supply unit
The circuit arrangement has a power supply unit, a mains switch and a switching element, for example a relay, that bridges a first switching contact of the mains switch. A load is coupled to a control terminal of the switching element, so that when the control voltage is turned off for the purpose of opening the switching element, the load is simultaneously turned off. The circuit arrangement contains a microprocessor, in particular, which is supplied with an operating voltage by the power supply unit, and which is coupled to the control terminal of the switching element for control of the switching element. The load is a fan, for example, which is switched off in a delayed manner when the circuit arrangement is switched off by means of the mains switch. |
| US07839013B2 |
Power supply device for vehicle and method of controlling the same
A power supply device for a vehicle includes a battery (B1) which serves as a first power storage device, a battery (B2) which serves as a second power storage device, a vehicle load, a selection switch (RY0) which selects one of the first and second power storage devices and connects the selected power storage device to the vehicle load, and a control device (60) which, when a current flowing through the selection switch (RY0) is larger than a prescribed value, controls the vehicle load so that the current flowing through the selection switch (RY0) is made smaller than the prescribed value, and switches the selection switch. Preferably, when the control device (60) switches the selection switch (RY0), the control device controls inverters (20, 30) to achieve a balance between electric power generated in a first motor generator (MG2) and electric power consumed in a second motor generator (MG1). |
| US07839009B2 |
Buoyant blade free stream tidal power device
Accordingly, the system for extracting power from tidal or other water action in a water region having a bottom surface, comprises: a base assembly positionable on the bottom surface of the water region; a buoyant blade assembly mounted on the base assembly, the blade assembly including at least one buoyant blade member, wherein the blade assembly or the blade member is capable of oscillating through an angle, wherein the buoyant blade member is mounted such that when the base assembly is positioned properly in the water region relative to the direction of the tide or other water action, torque is generated by the oscillating movement of the buoyant blade assembly or the buoyant blade member, and wherein the base assembly includes a power-extracting mechanism responsive to the torque generated by the tide or other action of water or the buoyant blade assembly; and a system for coupling the torque to the power-extracting mechanism. |
| US07839007B2 |
Pliant mechanisms for extracting power from moving fluid
Flexible and elastic mechanisms for extracting power from a moving fluid. Sheet-like material is deformed during fabrication through an applied force so as to create undulations in said material, whose stresses are maintained through restraining components, thereby maintaining the occurrence of said deformations in the material. When placed in moving fluid, the resulting pressure differentials cause the positions of the undulations within the material to travel along said material in the same direction as the moving fluid. Power is extracted in one of two principle ways. The first is via a mechanical coupling of the sheet-like material to a rotating mechanism, which turns an electro-magnetic dynamo or other output device. The second is via the utilization of a flexible material which exhibits an electrical response to mechanical strain, whereby the strains caused by the travel of undulations along the material create an electrical current which is extracted via two or more electrodes. |
| US07839004B2 |
Semiconductor device, semiconductor module, method for manufacturing semiconductor device, and lead frame
To provide a semiconductor device and a semiconductor module in which breakage of a semiconductor element due to a pressing force given from the outside is prevented. A semiconductor device according to the present invention has a configuration mainly including an island, a semiconductor element mounted on a front surface of the island, a lead that functions as an external connection terminal, and a sealing resin that covers these components in an integrated manner and mechanically supports them. Further, a through-hole is provided so as to penetrate the sealing resin. A front surface of the sealing resin around the through-hole forms a flat part. The front surface of the sealing resin that overlaps the semiconductor element is depressed inward with respect to the flat part to form a depressed part. |
| US07839002B2 |
Partially underfilled solder grid arrays
An electronic device. The device including a module having opposite top surface and bottom surfaces; a first set of pads on the top surface of the module and a second set of pads on the bottom surface of the module substrate, wires within the module electrically connecting the first set of pads to the second set of pads; a set of solder interconnects in electrical and physical contact with a the second set of module pads; and a dielectric underfill layer formed on the bottom surface of the module, the underfill layer filling the space between lower regions of the solder interconnects of the set of solder interconnects, upper regions of the solder interconnects of the set of solder interconnects extending past a top surface of the underfill layer. |
| US07839000B2 |
Solder structures including barrier layers with nickel and/or copper
An electronic device may include an electronic substrate, and an under bump seed metallurgy layer on the electronic substrate. A barrier layer may be provided on the under bump seed metallurgy layer so that the under bump seed metallurgy layer is between the barrier layer and the electronic substrate, and the barrier layer may include nickel and/or copper. Moreover, portions of the under bump seed metallurgy layer may be undercut relative to portions of the barrier layer. In addition, a solder layer may be provided on the barrier layer so that the barrier layer is between the solder layer and the under bump seed metallurgy layer. |
| US07838995B2 |
Semiconductor device having p-n column portion
A semiconductor device includes: a first semiconductor layer; a p-n column portion over the first semiconductor layer and including second and third semiconductor layers, which are alternately arranged; and a peripheral portion adjacently to the p-n column portion and including a fourth semiconductor layer. An end second semiconductor layer has an impurity amount equal to or larger than a half of other second semiconductor layers. The third semiconductor layers include a large impurity amount portion adjacent to the end second semiconductor layer. The large impurity amount portion includes at least one third semiconductor layer having an impurity amount larger than an impurity amount of other third semiconductor layers. |
| US07838991B1 |
Metallurgy for copper plated wafers
Improved protective metallization is described for bumped copper-top semiconductor chips. The semiconductor device includes a top wafer fabrication passivation layer with openings through which contact pads are exposed. A patterned copper layer is formed over the passivation layer and is electrically coupled to the contact pads through the openings. A metallic barrier layer is provided between the contact pads and the patterned copper layer. A titanium metallization layer overlies the patterned copper layer and cooperates with the barrier layer to envelop the copper layer in the regions of the contact pads. An aluminum metallization layer overlies the titanium metallization layer. An electrically insulating protective layer overlies the aluminum metallization and passivation layers. The protective layer includes openings in which underbump metallization stacks are formed. Each underbump metallization stack electrically connects to the aluminum metallization layer through an opening in the protective layer. Solder bumps adhere to the underbump metallization stacks. |
| US07838988B1 |
Stud bumps as local heat sinks during transient power operations
A thermal management configuration for a flip chip semiconductor device is disclosed. The device includes a high power silicon based die having a metal bonding surface. A plurality of interconnects are formed on the metal surface and connected to a substrate. A plurality of thermal management stud bumps are formed on the metal bonding surface, the thermal management stud bumps positioned distinct from the interconnects and local to die hot spots, exposed ends of the thermal management stud bumps spaced from the substrate. |
| US07838985B2 |
Semiconductor assembly that includes a power semiconductor die located on a cell defined by first and second patterned polymer layers
A semiconductor assembly includes a first subassembly comprising a heat sink and a first patterned polymer layer disposed on a surface of the heat sink to define an exposed portion of the first surface. The exposed portion of the first surface extends radially inward along the heat sink surface from the first layer. The subassembly also includes a second patterned polymer layer disposed on a radially outer portion of the first patterned polymer layer. The first and second layers define a cell for accommodating a power semiconductor die. Solder material is disposed on the exposed portion of the heat sink surface and in the cell. A power semiconductor die is located within the cell on a radially inward portion of the first layer and thermally coupled to the heat sink by the solder material. |
| US07838981B2 |
Component assembly
The present invention provides a possibility of mounting conventionally capped components, that saves much space. The component assembly includes at least one component having a cap, a substrate for the component and connecting means for mounting the component on the substrate and for the electrical connection of the component. The substrate has at least one recess. The component is mounted on the substrate in flip-chip technique, so that the cap is inserted into the recess and the component is connected to the substrate via connecting bumps in the edge region of the recess. |
| US07838980B1 |
TO263 device package having low moisture sensitivity
A lead frame and package construction configured to attain a thin profile and low moisture sensitivity. Lead frames of this invention may include a die attach pad having a die attachment site and an elongate ground lead that extends from the die attach pad. The lead frame includes a plurality of elongate I/O leads arranged about the die attach pad and extending in said first direction. An inventive lead frame features an “up-set” bonding pad electrically connected with the die attach pad and arranged with a bonding support for supporting a plurality of wire bonds. The lead frame also having a large mold flow aperture in the up-set bonding pad. A package incorporating the lead frame is further disclosed such that the package includes an encapsulant that surrounds the bonding support and flows through the large mold flow aperture to establish well supported wire bonds such that the package has low moisture sensitivity. |
| US07838978B2 |
Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device and method is disclosed. One embodiment provides a substrate and a first semiconductor chip applied over the substrate. A first electrically conductive layer is applied over the substrate and the first semiconductor chip. A first electrically insulating layer is applied over the first electrically conductive layer. A second electrically conductive layer is applied over the first electrically insulating layer. |
| US07838977B2 |
Packages for electronic devices implemented with laminated board with a top and a bottom patterned metal layers
This invention discloses an electronic package for containing a vertical semiconductor chip that includes a laminated board having a via connector and conductive traces distributed on multiple layers of the laminated board connected to the via connector. The semiconductor chip having at least one electrode connected to the conductive traces for electrically connected to the conductive traces at a different layer on the laminated board and the via connector dissipating heat generated from the vertical semiconductor. A ball grid array (BGA) connected to the via connector functioning as contact at a bottom surface of the package for mounting on electrical terminals disposed on a printed circuit board (PCB) wherein the laminated board having a thermal expansion coefficient in substantially a same range the PCB whereby the BGA having a reliable electrical contact with the electrical terminals. |
| US07838975B2 |
Flip-chip package with fan-out WLCSP
A flip-chip package includes a package carrier; a semiconductor die having a die face and a die edge, the semiconductor die being assembled face-down to a chip side of the package carrier, and contact pads are situated on the die face; a rewiring laminate structure between the semiconductor die and the package carrier, the rewiring laminate structure including a re-routed metal layer, and at least a portion of the re-routed metal layer projects beyond the die edge; and bumps arranged on the rewiring laminate structure for electrically connecting the semiconductor die with the package carrier. |
| US07838973B2 |
Semiconductor device
A semi-conductor device (100) comprises an exposed leadframe (10) with a die pad (11) and a plurality of leads (12). The die pad (11) has a substantially flat bottom surface (14) and a top surface (15). A semi-conductor die (2) is attached to a die attachment portion (31) of the top surface (15). Downbonds (5) connect the die (2) to a downbond attachment portion (32). Standard bonds (4) connect the die (2) to the leads (12). A plastic package (6) encapsulates the die (2), the standard bonds (4) and the downbonds (5). The top surface of the die pad has portions located at different levels, and step-shaped transitions between two adjacent ones of such portions. At least one of such step-shaped transition (36) is located between the die (2) and the downbonds (5). It has been found that such step-shaped transition provides good protection against downbond failure. |
| US07838966B2 |
Semiconductor devices including resistor elements comprising a bridge and base elements and related methods
A semiconductor device may include a resistance pattern including a resistance material on a substrate. The resistance pattern may include first and second spaced apart base elements, a bridge element, and first, second, third, and fourth extension elements. The first and second base elements may be substantially parallel, and the bridge element may be connected between respective center portions of the first and second spaced apart base elements. The first and second extension elements may be connected to opposite ends of the first base element and may extend toward the second base element, and the third and fourth extension elements may be connected to opposite ends of the second base element and may extend toward the first base element. Related methods are also discussed. |
| US07838964B2 |
Micromodules including integrated thin film inductors
Micromodules and methods of making them are disclosed. An exemplary micromodule includes a substrate having a thin film inductor, and a bumped die mounted on the substrate and over the thin film inductor. |
| US07838962B2 |
Semiconductor device having capacitor, transistor and diffusion resistor and manufacturing method thereof
In manufacturing a semiconductor device including a substrate having a (111)-plane orientation and an off-set angle in a range between 3 degrees and 4 degrees, a capacitor, a transistor and a diffusion resistor are formed in the substrate, each of which are separated by a junction separation layer. A first silicon nitride film is formed by low pressure CVD over a surface of the substrate except a bottom portion of a contact hole and a portion over the junction separation layer, and a silicon oxide film is formed by low pressure CVD over the first silicon nitride film. A second silicon nitride film as a protecting film is formed by plasma CVD so as to cover the semiconductor device finally. Therefore, the semiconductor device having high reliability can be obtained. |
| US07838958B2 |
Semiconductor on-chip repair scheme for negative bias temperature instability
Disclosed are embodiments of a semiconductor chip structure and a method that incorporate a localized, on-chip, repair scheme for devices that exhibit performance degradation as a result of negative bias temperature instability (NBTI). The repair scheme utilizes a heating element above each device. The heating element is configured so that it can receive transmission line pulses and, thereby generate enough heat to raise the adjacent device to a temperature sufficient to allow for performance recovery. Specifically, high temperatures (e.g., between approximately 300-400° C. or greater) in the absence of bias can accelerate the recovery process to a matter of seconds as opposed to days or months. The heating element can be activated, for example, on demand, according to a pre-set service schedule, and/or in response to feedback from a device performance monitor. |
| US07838957B2 |
Semiconductor device having a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements, a transfer transistor, an amplifying transistor, a reset transistor, and a plurality of wirings defining an aperture of the photoelectric conversion elements
A semiconductor device includes a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements arranged in a region. A transfer transistor transfers an electrical charge of the photoelectric conversion elements. An amplifying transistor reads out the electrical charge. A reset transistor resets a gate electrical voltage of the amplifying transistor to a predetermined voltage. A plurality of wiring layers include at least a first wiring layer and a second wiring layer stacked on the first wiring layer. Each wiring layer includes at least one wiring, and is arranged over the region. The wirings of the first and second layers define an aperture of the photoelectric conversion elements. |
| US07838953B2 |
Magnetic memory cell and magnetic random access memory
A magnetic memory cell and a magnetic random access memory that are highly reliable and low-power consuming. An upper electrode having a connecting area smaller than the area of a ferromagnetic free layer of a magnetic memory cell is connected to the ferromagnetic free layer. A current is applied to produce an uneven magnetic field over the magnetic memory cell, whereby spin-transfer torque magnetization reversal can be realized with low current and at small write error rate. |
| US07838951B2 |
Semiconductor sensor and manufacturing method of the same
A semiconductor sensor and a manufacturing method of the same capable of making the specific gravity of a weight part to be greater than that of a weight part made of semiconductor material only is disclosed. The semiconductor sensor includes the weight part, a supporting part, a flexible part, and plural piezoresistive elements. The weight part includes a weight part photosensitive resin layer made of photosensitive resin in which metal particles are included. The supporting part surrounds and is separated from the weight part. The flexible part is provided between the weight part and the supporting part to support the weight part. The flexible part includes a flexible part semiconductor layer where the plural piezoresistive elements are formed. This configuration allows the specific gravity of the weight part photosensitive resin layer greater than that of the weight part semiconductor layer due to the metal particles. |
| US07838949B2 |
Porous gas sensors and method of preparation thereof
A sensor is disclosed. A representative sensor includes a silicon substrate having a porous silicon region. A portion of the porous silicon region has a front contact is disposed thereon. The contact resistance between the porous silicon region and the front contact is between about 10 ohms and 100 ohms. |
| US07838948B2 |
Fin interconnects for multigate FET circuit blocks
In an embodiment, an apparatus includes a first field effect transistor including a first source contact region, a first drain contact region and a first plurality of fins overlying a substrate, a first gate overlying the first plurality of fins, the first source contact region coupled to first ends of the first plurality of fins, and a second field effect transistor including a second source contact region, a second drain contact region, and a second plurality of fins overlying the substrate, a second gate overlying the second plurality of fins, and an interconnection contact region overlying the substrate, electrically coupling the first drain contact region and the second source contact region and abutting the first and the second pluralities of fins. |
| US07838946B2 |
Method for fabricating semiconductor structure and structure of static random access memory
A method for fabricating a semiconductor structure is disclosed. A substrate with a first transistor having a first dummy gate and a second transistor having a second dummy gate is provided. The conductive types of the first transistor and the second transistor are different. The first and second dummy gates are simultaneously removed to form respective first and second openings. A high-k dielectric layer, a second type conductive layer and a first low resistance conductive layer are formed on the substrate and fill in the first and second openings, with the first low resistance conductive layer filling up the second opening. The first low resistance conductive layer and the second type conductive layer in the first opening are removed. A first type conductive layer and a second low resistance conductive layer are then formed in the first opening, with the second low resistance conductive layer filling up the first opening. |
| US07838944B2 |
Non-volatile programmable memory cell and array for programmable logic array
A non-volatile programmable memory cell suitable for use in a programmable logic array includes a non-volatile MOS transistor of a first conductivity type in series with a volatile MOS transistor of a second conductivity type. The non-volatile MOS transistor may be a floating gate transistor, such as a flash transistor, or may be another type of non-volatile transistor such as a floating charge-trapping SONOS, MONOS transistor, or a nano-crystal transistor. A volatile MOS transistor, an inverter, or a buffer may be driven by coupling its gate or input to the common connection between the non-volatile MOS transistor and the volatile MOS transistor. |
| US07838943B2 |
Shared gate for conventional planar device and horizontal CNT
A semiconductor structure in which a planar semiconductor device and a horizontal carbon nanotube transistor have a shared gate and a method of fabricating the same are provided in the present application. The hybrid semiconductor structure includes at least one horizontal carbon nanotube transistor and at least one planar semiconductor device, in which the at least one horizontal carbon nanotube transistor and the at least one planar semiconductor device have a shared gate and the at least one horizontal carbon nanotube transistor is located above a gate of the at least one planar semiconductor device. |
| US07838934B2 |
Semiconductor device and method for manufacturing the same
A semiconductor device and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed, in which an insulating layer may be formed in a strained silicon layer under source/drain regions to substantially overcome conventional problems resulting from a channel decrease in the semiconductor device. A method for manufacturing the semiconductor device may include growing a germanium layer on a first silicon layer; forming at least two trenches in the germanium layer; forming an insulating layer in the germanium layer including the trenches; forming at least two gate insulating layer patterns by polishing the germanium layer and the insulating layer to coplanarity in the bottom of the trenches; re-growing and planarizing the germanium layer; forming a second silicon layer on the germanium layer; forming a gate insulating layer and a gate electrode on the second silicon layer between the at least two insulating layers; and forming source/drain regions by implanting impurity ions into the second silicon layer at sides of the gate electrode. |
| US07838930B1 |
Insulated-gate field-effect transistor with hypoabrupt step change in body dopant concentration below source/drain zone
An insulated-gate field-effect transistor (500, 510, 530, or 540) has a hypoabrupt step-change vertical dopant profile below one (104 or 564) of its source/drain zones for reducing the parasitic capacitance along the pn junction between that source/drain zone and adjoining body material (108 or 568). In particular, the concentration of semiconductor dopant which defines the conductivity type of the body material largely undergoes a step increase by at least a factor of 10 in moving from that source/drain zone down to an underlying body-material location no more than 10 times deeper below the upper semiconductor surface than that source/drain zone. |
| US07838929B2 |
Semiconductor devices having a recessed active edge
A semiconductor device having a recessed active edge is provided. The semiconductor devices include an isolation layer disposed in a substrate to define an active region. A gate electrode is disposed to cross over the active region. A source region and a drain region are disposed in the active region on both sides of the gate electrode. A recessed region is disposed under the gate electrode and on an edge of the active region adjacent to the isolation layer. A bottom of the recessed region may be sloped down toward the isolation layer. The gate electrode may further extend into and fill the recessed region. That is, a gate extension may be disposed in the recessed region. A method of fabricating the semiconductor device is also provided. |
| US07838928B2 |
Word line to bit line spacing method and apparatus
In one embodiment, a memory cell includes a bit line arranged in a semiconductor substrate and a bit line contact region arranged adjacent the bit line. A word line is arranged above the bit line contact region in a trench formed in the semiconductor substrate. A generally U-shaped insulating layer is arranged in a bottom region of the trench and separates the bit line and the bit line contact region from the word line. |
| US07838926B2 |
Semiconductor device
A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate; a first base region of a first conductivity type provided in the semiconductor substrate; a buffer region of the first conductivity type provided on a lower surface of the first base region and having an impurity concentration higher than an impurity concentration of the first base region; an emitter region of a second conductivity type provided on a lower surface of the buffer region; a second base region of the second conductivity type selectively provided on an upper surface of the first base region; a diffusion region of the first conductivity type selectively provided on an upper surface of the second base region; a control electrode; a first main electrode; and a second main electrode. A junction interface between the buffer region and the first base region has a concave portion and a convex portion. |
| US07838919B2 |
Capacitor structure
The capacitor structure includes a first electrode having a plurality of teeth protruding in a comb shape from an electrode base of a first electrode line and a second electrode having a plurality of teeth protruding in a comb shape from an electrode base of a second electrode line, both formed in a first wiring layer. The first and second electrodes face each other with their teeth interdigitated with each other via a dielectric. At least one of the teeth of the first electrode is electrically connected with a third electrode line formed in a second wiring layer. |
| US07838916B2 |
Thin-film transistor, electronic circuit, display unit, and electronic device
A thin-film transistor includes a gate electrode, a source electrode, a drain electrode, a semiconductor layer, and a gate insulating layer for insulating the source electrode and the drain electrode from the gate electrode, wherein the gate insulating layer includes composite particles in which a hydrophobic compound is provided on the surfaces of insulating inorganic particles. |
| US07838915B2 |
Semiconductor device having multi-gate structure and method of manufacturing the same
Provided are a semiconductor device having a mesa-type active region including a plurality of slabs and a method of manufacturing the semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes a first active region and a second active region. The first active region is formed in a line-and-space pattern on a substrate and includes the slabs, each slab having a first surface, a second surface facing a direction opposite to the first side, and a top surface. The first active region and the second active region are composed of identical or different materials. The second active region contacts at least one end of each of the slabs on the substrate to connect the slabs to one another. The method includes forming a first active region in a line-and-space pattern on the substrate and forming the second active region. |
| US07838914B2 |
Semiconductor device
The present invention miniaturizes a HEMT element used as a switching element in a radio frequency module. A single gate electrode 17 is formed in an active region defined by an element separation portion 9 on a main surface of a substrate 1 comprising GaAs. The gate electrode 17 is patterned so as to extend in the vertical direction of the page surface between source electrodes 13 and drain electrodes 14, and to extend in left and right directions at other portions. Thus, the ratio of the gate electrode 17 disposed outside the active region is reduced, and the area of a gate pad 17A is reduced. |
| US07838906B2 |
Semiconductor device and method of manufacturing the same
A semiconductor device 1 includes a substrate 2 having on a main surface thereof a central area and a peripheral area which surrounds the central area and is exposed, a semiconductor layer 4 which is formed on the main surface of the substrate 2, is made of a material harder than the substrate 2, is in the shape of a mesa, and has a steep side over the exposed peripheral area, and an insulating film 12S provided on a side surface of the semiconductor layer 4. |
| US07838905B2 |
Semiconductor device having multiple lateral channels and method of forming the same
A semiconductor device having multiple lateral channels with contacts on opposing surfaces thereof and a method of forming the same. In one embodiment, the semiconductor device includes a conductive substrate having a first contact covering a substantial portion of a bottom surface thereof. The semiconductor device also includes a first lateral channel above the conductive substrate and a second lateral channel above the first lateral channel. The semiconductor device further includes a second contact above the second lateral channel. The semiconductor device still further includes an interconnect that connects the first and second lateral channels to the conductive substrate operable to provide a low resistance coupling between the first contact and the first and second lateral channels. |
| US07838904B2 |
Nitride based semiconductor device with concave gate region
In FET, a second nitride semiconductor layer is provided on a first nitride semiconductor layer, and a source electrode and a drain electrode are each provided to have at least a portion thereof in contact with the second nitride semiconductor layer. A concave portion is formed in the upper surface of the second nitride semiconductor layer to be located between the source electrode and the drain electrode. A gate electrode is provided over the concave portion to cover the opening of the concave portion. |
| US07838902B2 |
Single-chip common-drain JFET device and its applications
A single-chip common-drain JFET device comprises a drain, two gates and two source arranged such that two common-drain JFETs are formed therewith. Due to the two JFETs merged within a single chip, no wire bonding connection is needed therebetween, thereby without parasitic inductance and resistance caused by bonding wire, and therefore improving the performance and reducing the package cost. The single-chip common-drain JFET device may be applied in buck converter, boost converter, inverting converter, switch, and two-step DC-to-DC converter to improve their performance and efficiency. Alternative single-chip common-drain JFET devices are also provided for current sense or proportional current generation. |
| US07838900B2 |
Single-chip common-drain JFET device and its applications
A single-chip common-drain JFET device comprises a Drain, two gates and two source arranged such that two common-drain JFETs are formed therewith. Due to the two JFETs merged within a single chip, no wire bonding connection is needed therebetween, thereby without parasitic inductance and resistance caused by bonding wire, and therefore improving the performance and reducing the package cost. The single-chip common-drain JFET device may be applied in buck converter, boost converter, inverting converter, switch, and two-step DC-to-DC converter to improve their performance and efficiency. Alternative single-chip common-drain JFET devices are also provided for current sense or proportional current generation. |
| US07838897B2 |
Light-emitting device and method for manufacturing the same
The invention provides a light-emitting device 10 including a light-emitting element 12 and a substrate 11 where the light-emitting element 12 is arranged, characterized in that a housing part 28 housing the light-emitting element 12 and having a shape that is tapered upward from the substrate 11 and a metal frame 15 surrounding the light-emitting element 12 and including the side face 28A of the housing part 28 made into a almost mirror-polished surface are provided on the substrate 11. |
| US07838896B2 |
Light emitting apparatus with open loop control
A light emitting apparatus includes a blue light emitting diode (LED), a first and second phosphor layers. The second phosphor layer is between the blue LED and the first phosphor layer. When a blue beam of a shorter wavelength excites the phosphor layers, the excitation efficiency of the first phosphor layer is greater than that of the second phosphor layer. When a blue beam of a longer wavelength excites the phosphor layers, the excitation efficiency of the first phosphor layer is less than that of the second phosphor layer. Moreover, the wavelength of the peak intensity of the light beam from the first phosphor layer is shorter than that of the second phosphor layer. And, the dividing value between the shorter wavelength and the longer wavelength is within the range from a first wavelength to a second wavelength. |
| US07838895B2 |
Light-emitting diode chip package body and packaging method thereof
AN LED chip package body provides an LED chip with a pad-installed surface, a plurality of pads disposed on the pad-installed surface and a rear surface formed opposite the pad-installed surface. The LED chip package body further has a light-reflecting coating disposed on the pad-installed surface of the LED chip and a plurality of pad-exposed holes for exposure of the corresponding pads of the LED chip. The LED chip package body further comprises a light-transparent element disposed on the rear surface of the LED chip and a plurality of conductive projecting blocks. Each of the conductive projecting blocks is disposed on the corresponding pad of the LED chip. |
| US07838894B2 |
Optical device having photoelectric conversion layer
An optical device has a photoelectric conversion layer that is formed of a tetrahedral bonded semiconductor, including germanium atoms as main components. A substrate has a lattice constant that is smaller than that of germanium. The plane direction of the substrate is a {111} face. A semiconductor lattice extends in the direction of a <111> axis vertical to the face of the substrate. |
| US07838887B2 |
Source/drain carbon implant and RTA anneal, pre-SiGe deposition
A semiconductor device system, structure, and method of manufacture of a source/drain to retard dopant out-diffusion from a stressor are disclosed. An illustrative embodiment comprises a semiconductor substrate, device, and method to retard sidewall dopant out-diffusion in source/drain regions. A semiconductor substrate is provided with a gate structure, and a source and drain on opposing sides of the gate structure. Recessed regions are etched in a portion of the source and drain. Doped stressors are embedded into the recessed regions. A barrier dopant is incorporated into a remaining portion of the source and drain. |
| US07838883B2 |
Organic electroluminescent display device
An organic EL display device of active matrix type wherein insulated-gate field effect transistors formed on a single-crystal semiconductor substrate are overlaid with an organic EL layer; characterized in that the single-crystal semiconductor substrate (413 in FIG. 4) is held in a vacant space (414) which is defined by a bed plate (401) and a cover plate (405) formed of an insulating material, and a packing material (404) for bonding the bed and cover plates; and that the vacant space (414) is filled with an inert gas and a drying agent, whereby the organic EL layer is prevented from oxidizing. |
| US07838882B2 |
Thin film transistor substrate and liquid crystal display
A TFT substrate comprises a substrate, a gate electrode and a lower electrode of a capacitor formed thereon, a first insulating layer formed thereon, a channel layer above the gate electrode and a lower layer of an upper electrode of the capacitor, a channel protection layer formed on an intermediate part of said channel layer and a capacitor protection layer formed on a connection region of the lower layer, source/drain electrodes formed on said channel layer and an upper layer of the upper electrode of the capacitor formed on the lower layer and covering the capacitor protection layer, a second insulating layer covering them, a first connection hole exposing the source electrode and a second connection hole exposing a connection region of said upper layer, which are penetrating the second insulating layer, and a pixel electrode formed thereon. |
| US07838878B2 |
Semiconductor-based sub-mounts for optoelectronic devices with conductive paths to facilitate testing and binning
The disclosure facilitates testing and binning of multiple LED chip or other optoelectronic chip packages fabricated on a single semiconductor wafer. The testing can take place prior to dicing. For example, in one aspect, metallization on the front-side of a semiconductor wafer electrically connects together cathode pads (or anode pads) of adjacent sub-mounts such that the cathode pads (or anode pads) in a given column of sub-mounts are electrically connected together. Likewise, metallization on the back-side of the wafer electrically connects together anode pads (or cathode pads) of adjacent sub-mounts such that the anode pads (or cathode pads) in a given row of sub-mounts are electrically connected together. Probe pads, which can be located one or both sides of the wafer, are electrically connected to respective ones of the rows or columns. |
| US07838876B2 |
Optoelectronic semiconductor device in which current spreading layer of sol gel material mixed with nanoparticles is mixed with wavelength conversion dyes
An optoelectronic semiconductor chip comprises a radiation passage area (2d), to which is applied a current spreading layer (4) containing particles (4b) of a wavelength conversion material. Furthermore, a method for producing such a semiconductor chip and also a device comprising such a semiconductor chip are specified. |
| US07838873B2 |
Structure for stochastic integrated circuit personalization
A method of forming a stochastically based integrated circuit encryption structure includes forming a lower conductive layer over a substrate, forming a short prevention layer over the lower conductive layer, forming an intermediate layer over the short prevention layer, wherein the intermediate layer is characterized by randomly structured nanopore features. An upper conductive layer is formed over the random nanopore structured intermediate layer. The upper conductive layer is patterned into an array of individual cells, wherein a measurable electrical parameter of the individual cells has a random distribution from cell to cell with respect to a reference value of the electrical parameter. |
| US07838870B2 |
Organic semiconductor element
By introducing new concepts into a structure of a conventional organic semiconductor element and without using a conventional ultra thin film, an organic semiconductor element is provided which is more reliable and has higher yield. Further, efficiency is improved particularly in a photoelectronic device using an organic semiconductor. Between an anode and a cathode, there is provided an organic structure including alternately laminated organic thin film layer (functional organic thin film layer) realizing various functions by making an SCLC flow, and a conductive thin film layer (ohmic conductive thin film layer) imbued with a dark conductivity by doping it with an acceptor and a donor, or by the like method. |
| US07838869B2 |
Dual band photodetector
A dual band photodetector for detecting infrared and ultraviolet optical signals is disclosed. Aspects include homojunction and heterojunction detectors comprised of one or more of GaN, AlGaN, and InGaN. In one aspect ultraviolet/infrared dual-band detector is disclosed that is configured to simultaneously detect UV and IR. |
| US07838866B1 |
Method of fabricating turning mirror using sacrificial spacer layer and device made therefrom
The present invention is a method of fabricating a waveguide using a sacrificial spacer layer. The first step in this process is to fabricate the underlying optical semiconductor structure. A trench is then etched in this structure resulting in an underlying L-shaped structure. A sacrificial spacer layer is deposited in the trench. The waveguide is created in the trench on the sacrificial spacer layer using a mask layer to angle the vertex of the L-shaped structure. User-defined portions of the sacrificial spacer layer are subsequently removed to create air gaps between the waveguide and the sidewalls of the trench in the optical semiconductor. |
| US07838856B2 |
Collimator fabrication
A collimator that formed from a plurality of metal layers that are shaped by use of lithographic techniques in specific shapes. The formed metal layers are stacked and aligned together and then connected together to form the collimator. |
| US07838854B2 |
Method and apparatus for EUV plasma source target delivery
An EUV plasma formation target delivery system and method is disclosed which may comprise: a target droplet formation mechanism comprising a magneto-restrictive or electro-restrictive material, a liquid plasma source material passageway terminating in an output orifice; a charging mechanism applying charge to a droplet forming jet stream or to individual droplets exiting the passageway along a selected path; a droplet deflector intermediate the output orifice and a plasma initiation site periodically deflecting droplets from the selected path, a liquid target material delivery mechanism comprising a liquid target material delivery passage having an input opening and an output orifice; an electromotive disturbing force generating mechanism generating a disturbing force within the liquid target material, a liquid target delivery droplet formation mechanism having an output orifice; and/or a wetting barrier around the periphery of the output orifice. |
| US07838850B2 |
External cathode ion source
An ion source is disclosed for use in fabrication of semiconductors. The ion source includes an electron emitter that includes a cathode mounted external to the ionization chamber for use in fabrication of semiconductors. In accordance with an important aspect of the invention, the electron emitter is employed without a corresponding anode or electron optics. As such, the distance between the cathode and the ionization chamber can be shortened to enable the ion source to be operated in an arc discharge mode or generate a plasma. Alternatively, the ion source can be operated in a dual mode with a single electron emitter by selectively varying the distance between the cathode and the ionization chamber. |
| US07838849B2 |
Ion implanters
The present invention relates to components in ion implanters having surfaces, such as graphite surfaces, adjacent to the path of the ion beam through the ion implanter. Such surfaces will be prone to sputtering, and sputtered material may become entrained in the ion beam. The present invention sees the use of surfaces that are formed so as to present a series of angled faces that meet at sharp intersections. In this way, any material will be sputtered away from the ion beam. |
| US07838848B2 |
Patterning device holding apparatus and application thereof
A patterning device holding apparatus includes a support platform unit with a plurality of first positioning projections and a gripper unit. The gripper unit includes a head portion and a plurality of second positioning projections disposed on the head portion, and a rolling member set at a base portion. The grapping and releasing of the patterning device is achieved by the rotation of the gripper unit about a pivot substantially parallel with the center axis of the rolling member. The first and second positioning projections corporately abut against the edges of a patterning device to fix the patterning device in place. |
| US07838839B2 |
Hybrid multibeam electronic emission device with controlled divergence
An electronic emission device including plural electron beams including a first structure having a plurality of emission sources of electron beam, hybridized with a second structure including a plurality of diaphragm openings. |
| US07838836B2 |
Method for detecting a spray of water at the rear of a vehicle
A method for detecting a phenomenon affecting visibility generated by an automotive vehicle, comprising the steps of emitting a first beam of light, which beam of light can be reflected by an obstacle; emitting a second reference beam of light using a second emitting source; receiving on a receiver the reflected beam of light resulting from the first beam of light being reflected by an obstacle, and the second beam of light sent directly to the input of the receiver; generating one or more detection signals as a function of a combination of the reflected beam of light in the event of an obstacle and a reference beam; and comparing the modulation of one or more detection signals generated using reference data. According to the invention, the first and second beams of light are infra-red beams, and they are directed towards the rear of the vehicle. |
| US07838834B2 |
Image forming method and electron microscope
As an image forming method including comparison between images for three-dimensional image construction or the like and an apparatus for forming such images, there are provided an image forming method and an electron microscope capable of obtaining with high accuracy or efficiency information required for comparison. In the image forming method, an image is formed on the basis of comparison between a plurality of images obtained by applying an electron beam to a specimen at different tilt angles. The method includes obtaining a first transmission image with the electron beam applied in a first direction and a second transmission image with the electron beam applied in a second direction, the second transmission image being formed within a region different from a peripheral blurred region resulting from tilting, and making a search in the first transmission image by using the second transmission image. |
| US07838833B1 |
Apparatus and method for e-beam dark imaging with perspective control
A method of imaging using an electron beam. An incident electron beam is focused onto the specimen surface, a scattered electron beam is extracted from the specimen surface, and a plurality of dark field signals are detected using a detection system. An interpolated dark field signal is generated using the plurality of dark field signals. In addition, a bright field signal may be detected using the detection system, and a final interpolated signal may be generated using the interpolated dark field signal and the bright field signal. User input may be received which determines a degree of interpolation between two adjacent dark field signals so as to generate the interpolated dark field signal and which determines an amount of interpolation between the interpolated dark field signal and the bright field signal so as to generate a final interpolated signal. Other embodiments, aspects and features are also disclosed. |
| US07838824B2 |
TOF-TOF with high resolution precursor selection and multiplexed MS-MS
The present invention comprises apparatus and methods for rapidly and accurately determining mass-to-charge ratios of molecular ions produced by a pulsed ionization source, and for fragmenting substantially all of the molecular ions produced while rapidly and accurately determining the intensities and mass-to-charge ratios of the fragments produced from each molecular ion. |
| US07838823B1 |
Ion mobility spectrometer with virtual aperture grid
An ion mobility spectrometer does not require a physical aperture grid to prevent premature ion detector response. The last electrodes adjacent to the ion collector (typically the last four or five) have an electrode pitch that is less than the width of the ion swarm and each of the adjacent electrodes is connected to a source of free charge, thereby providing a virtual aperture grid at the end of the drift region that shields the ion collector from the mirror current of the approaching ion swarm. The virtual aperture grid is less complex in assembly and function and is less sensitive to vibrations than the physical aperture grid. |
| US07838819B2 |
Apparatus and method of generating optical tweezers with momentum
An apparatus of generating optical tweezers with momentum is provided for providing optical tweezers with a first momentum on a test piece. The apparatus comprises a laser source, a diffractive optical element (DOE) and a lens. The laser source is for outputting a laser beam. The DOE has a first phase-delay picture, and the laser beam forms a diffraction pattern after passing the first phase-delay picture. The lens is for receiving and focusing the diffraction pattern on the test piece to form the first optical tweezers with the first momentum. The lens has an optical axis intersecting the DOE at an optical intersection point, a geometric center of the phase-delay picture has a displacement vector relative to the optical intersection point and a direction of the first momentum is related to a direction of the displacement vector. |
| US07838818B2 |
Light-stimulus illumination apparatus which scans light-stimulus laser light in a direction intersecting an optical axis
The invention provides a light-stimulus illumination apparatus comprising a light source for emitting light-stimulus laser light; a scanning unit including at least one acousto-optic device for scanning the light-stimulus laser light emitted from the light source in a direction intersecting an optical axis; and a control unit for controlling the scanning unit. The control unit controls the scanning unit so that the light-stimulus laser light irradiates a plurality of spatially separated regions in a time-division manner. |
| US07838817B2 |
System for determining an operational state of a MEMS based display
Briefly, in accordance with one or more embodiments, an operational state of a MEMS device of a scanner system may be determined. In the event it is determined that the MEMS device is possibly operating in an unsafe mode, the laser may be turned off and/or the MEMS device may be shut down. An operational state of the MEMS device may be determined for example by obtaining a MEMS drive voltage sense signal and/or a MEMS drive current sense signal, and a potentially unsafe mode of operation may be identified if one or more of such signals are not at proper values with respect to predetermined threshold values. |
| US07838815B2 |
Rotary encoder having a support body rotatable with a rotator, apparatus and system for detecting a rotational movement of a rotator using the rotary encoder
A rotary encoder capable of detecting a rotational movement of a rotator with high accuracy, and an apparatus and system for detecting the rotational movement of the rotator using the rotary encoder. |
| US07838814B2 |
Plenoptic system for recording images from sheets
A system for recording an image as digital data comprises a photosensor array and a plenoptic set, including a main lens and a lenticular grating, to enable the photosensor array to obtain plenoptic image data from the sheet. A subset of the plenoptic image data is selected, such as according to a predetermined object distance, to obtain image data for a focused image. The subset of the plenoptic image can be selected after the scanning, so that prescanning of an unusual-shaped image-bearing object, such as an open book, is avoided. |
| US07838806B2 |
Resonator with adjustable capacitor for medical device
An apparatus, system and method of a resonator device with an adjustable capacitor for allowing the resonance frequency (F) of the resonator device to continue to be matched to the Larmor frequency of the MRI system. The resonator device includes an inductor coil, a conductive member, a sleeve having first and second sockets that receive at least portions of the inductor coil and the conductive member as electrodes to provide a capacitor structure. Dielectric material can be positioned between at least the first and second sockets, where changes in the cross sectional area defined by the induction coil cause changes in the capacitance value (C) as one or more of the electrodes move within the socket. Changes in the inductance and the capacitance values allow for the resonance frequency (F) of the resonator device to continue to be matched to the Larmor frequency of the MRI system. |
| US07838804B2 |
Flat heating element
The present invention pertains to an electric heating element with at least one flat heating resistor to be arranged near a surface to be heated, and at least one electrode that serves to feed a current into the heating resistor and features at least two contact conductor strands that are, at least locally, connected to one another and to the heating resistor, at least in an elongated contacting region. The invention proposes that at least at one location along the electrode and/or the contacting region at which at least one of the contact conductor strands, at least locally, extends parallel to the direction of the electrode, and/or the contacting region, at least one additional contact conductor strand, at least locally, extends at an angle thereto. |
| US07838803B1 |
Electric baseboard heater control
In order to provide an electric heat system that is quieter than those of the prior art, a switching circuit is incorporated into the controls for the heating system which provides for the heating elements of the electric heater to be kept at a more constant temperature than those of the prior art. The switching circuit regulates the output power to the degree desired while not inducing sharp changes in temperature of the coils of the electric heater and thus reduces the degree of rapid expansion and contraction of the coils and the enclosure for the heater. This in turn reduces the amount of mechanical noise produced by the electric heater while also reducing wear and tear on the heating element, the heater enclosure and objects near to the heater. |
| US07838800B2 |
Temperature controlled substrate holder having erosion resistant insulating layer for a substrate processing system
A substrate holder for supporting a substrate in a processing system includes a temperature controlled support base having a first temperature, a substrate support opposing the temperature controlled support base and configured to support the substrate, and one or more heating elements coupled to the substrate support and configured to heat the substrate support to a second temperature above the first temperature. An erosion resistant thermal insulator disposed between the temperature controlled support base and the substrate support, wherein the erosion resistant thermal insulator includes a material composition configured to resist halogen-containing gas corrosion. |
| US07838798B2 |
Shirt finishing machine with function for extending collar
A collar iron buck on which the collar of a shift is mounted while being extended in a lateral direction and a press iron for press finishing the collar while pressing against the upper surface of the collar iron buck includes surface corresponding to the central part of the collar in its longitudinal direction that is notched in inverse triangular-shape as seen from a front elevational view. The right and left portions of the supper surface are communicated with the upper surface corresponding to the central part of the collar and corresponding to both ends of the collar in its longitudinal direction are formed into two horizontal plates. First resilient members support the right and left horizontal plates with a resilient pressure selected to be larger than the resilient pressure of second resilient members supporting the inverse triangular-shaped upper surface of the collar iron buck. |
| US07838797B2 |
Fuel saving engine driven welding-type device and method of use
The present invention is directed to a welding-type power source that includes a power source housing and an engine arranged in the power source housing to supply electrical power. An energy storage device is included that is in rechargeable association with the internal combustion engine and arranged to provide welding-type power for at least a given period. |
| US07838796B2 |
Stack structure cutting method and stack structure
A method of cutting a stack structure and the stack structure are disclosed. In the stack structure comprising at least one laser absorbing member and at least one laser transmitting member, a plurality of grooves are formed on the surface of the laser transmitting member which is in contact with the laser absorbing member, which grooves correspond to a plurality off cutting lines. In order to cut this stack structure, a laser beam is emitted on the laser absorbing member along each of the cutting lines, while at the same time gas is injected at the laser irradiated spot. |
| US07838795B2 |
Method of breaking a brittle substrate
The invention relates to a method of breaking a substrate of a brittle material, the method comprising the steps of providing a substrate (1) of a brittle material, heating the substrate with a laser beam (3) to create a heated spot on the substrate, moving the laser beam and the substrate with respect to each other to create a line of heated spots on the substrate (2), cooling the heated spots on the substrate by locally applying a cooling medium (4) behind the heated spots such that a micro-crack is propagated in the line of heated spots, and breaking the substrate along the line of the propagated micro-cracks by applying a mechanical force on the substrate wherein, the cooling medium comprises an aqueous surfactant solution. The surfactants will connect to the broken siloxane bonds inside the surface cracks. Then recombination and healing of the broken siloxane bonds will not occur and the required breaking load will remain constant over time. |
| US07838786B2 |
Switching apparatus
A switching apparatus has a frame with a circular notch in its operating surface; a operating handle disposed in the notch, said handle can change from a lower position corresponding to automatic mode to a upper position corresponding to manual mode, and the handle are rotatable in said circular notch in both positions; and gearing mechanism disposed in the frame, said gearing mechanism comprise a main gear, a clutch gear coupled to a motor, and a switch gear coupled to the main gear. The main gear, the clutch gear and the handle consist of a clutch device, such that in automatic mode the main gear engages the clutch gear and in manual mode the main gear disengaged from the clutch gear. Because the motor is disengaged from the main gear in the manual mode, the rotation of the operating handle will not interact with motor, so avoids possible confliction and resultant damage. |
| US07838780B2 |
Systems and methods for simple efficient assembly and packaging of electronic devices
Systems and methods for simple, efficient and/or cost effective manufacturing and assembly of electronic devices are provided. The various systems and methods of the invention may include various ways of coupling, attaching, and/or connecting the various components of the system to one another, for improved cost and ease of assembly. A number of clips may be used to attach together various parts of an electronic system and housing including circuit devices, enclosure lid and housing, and/or cabling. These clips may be screw-less, may be made of a resilient or spring material, designed so that they quickly snap into place so as to provide good mechanical strength and electrical connection. Various circuit elements may include planar circuits, and may include filters made of a high temperature superconductor material. A planar cable may be used for electrical connecting of components. These systems and devices may be used in, for example, wireless communication systems. |
| US07838779B2 |
Wiring board, method for manufacturing same, and semiconductor package
A wiring board in which lower-layer wiring composed of a wiring body and an etching barrier layer is formed in a concave portion formed on one face of a board-insulating film, upper-layer wiring is formed on the other face of the board-insulating film, and the upper-layer wiring and the wiring body of the lower-layer wiring are connected to each other through a via hole formed in the board-insulating film. The via hole is barrel-shaped, bell-shaped, or bellows-shaped. |
| US07838776B2 |
Circuitized substrates utilizing smooth-sided conductive layers as part thereof
A circuitized substrate in which two conductive layers (e.g., electroplated copper foil) are bonded (e.g., laminated) to an interim dielectric layer. Each of the two foil surfaces which physically bond to the dielectric are smooth (e.g., preferably by chemical processing) and include a thin, organic layer thereon, while the outer surfaces of both foils are also smooth (e.g., preferably also using a chemical processing step). One of these resulting conductive layers may function as a ground or voltage plane while the other may function as a signal plane with a plurality of individual signal lines as part thereof. An electrical assembly and an information handling system utilizing such a circuitized substrate are also provided. |
| US07838775B2 |
Cover for cable connectors
A cover/boot and a system of covers/boots for placement in sealed relation over a connector or pair of connectors that is or are adapted to terminate a cable or splice together a pair of cables, preferably cables that carry signals received by a receiving apparatus on a cell tower. The covers include a cable end that sealingly receives a cable therein, an elongated body that provides secure cover to a cable connector, and an end that abuts a bulkhead or sealingly engages with a second cover when used in a splicing application. |
| US07838774B2 |
Low AC loss single-filament superconductor for a superconducting magnet and method of making same
A low AC loss electrical conductor includes a plurality of single-filament superconducting strands longitudinally wound about one another. An insulative housing surrounds the plurality of single-filament superconducting strands. |
| US07838773B2 |
High performance telecommunications cable
A telecommunications cable comprising four twisted pairs of conductors and a separator spline comprised of a principal dividing strip and a first subsidiary dividing strip attached longitudinally along a first side of the principal dividing strip and a second dividing strip attached longitudinally along a second side of the principal dividing strip, the spline separating the four twisted pairs such that they are arranged in a staggered configuration. A method for reducing cross talk between adjacent cables in a telecommunications system, the method comprising the steps of, for each of the cables, providing a plurality of twisted pairs of conductors, winding an elongate filler element around the twisted pairs and covering the twisted pairs and the element with a cable jacket, the element introducing a visible distortion into an outer surface of the jacket. |
| US07838770B2 |
Method and device for splicing electric cables
The present invention relates to a method as well as to a joint assembly (12) for splicing a first and a second eclectic cable (1, 2) by means of a tubular elastic sleeve (15) at a splicing zone (11) between such cables (1, 2), said tubular sleeve (15) being supported in an expanded condition on a removable hollow supporting element (16) detachable in a first supporting portion (17) and a second supporting portion (18). The method of the invention comprises the steps of—providing a tubular elastic sleeve (15) supported in a radially expanded condition on a removable hollow supporting element (16) detachable in a first supporting portion (17) and a second supporting portion (18),—placing the sleeve (15) fitted on the supporting element (16) substantially coaxially with one of the first electric cable (1) and of the second electric cable (2) and radially external thereto,—forming an electric connection between the conductors (3, 4) thereby obtaining a splicing zone (11),—placing the sleeve (15) fitted on the supporting element (16) substantially coaxially with said the zone (11) and radially external thereto,—triggering an axial displacement of the first and second supporting portions (17, 18) so as to start an elastic recovering of the tubular sleeve (15) onto the splicing zone (11) capable to expel the first and second supporting portions (17, 18) from the sleeve (15) at an expulsion speed, and—adjusting the expulsion speed of the first and second supporting portions (17, 18) away from the splicing zone (11) so as to adapt the expulsion speed to the elastic recovering of the tubular sleeve (15). |
| US07838767B2 |
Modular housing wall for telecommunications devices
A modular housing wall (1) for telecommunications and data technology devices includes at least one covering element (2) for forming a flat wall section and at least one detent rail (10) for fixing the at least one covering element (2). One example covering element (2) has, at least in part, a U-shaped cross-section with detent elements. One example, detent rail (10) includes notches (13a). The detent elements (5) for hanging the covering element (2) on the detent rail (10) are brought into contact with the notches. |
| US07838766B2 |
Systems and methods for stabilizing cables under heavy loading conditions
Systems and methods are disclosed for stabilizing a wire, cable (10), line, or cord system. The present invention involves systems that allow a cable (10), such as a power line cable (10) and the insulator strings (20), the ability to extend during loading conditions and to regain their previous geometry once loads, such as ice loads, have been shed. The present invention may be utilized in a number of applications, including but not limited to, being used with anchor, angle, and dead-end structures and with suspension structures to counterbalance loads on cables (10) and supports included by ice and wind. A combination of suspension structure with anchor structure and the present invention may, on any given section of a cable (10), result in uniformity of supports and in reduction of their weight and cost, in addition to providing reliability. |
| US07838763B2 |
Manufacturing apparatus and method for large-scale production of thin-film solar cells
A method of manufacturing improved thin-film solar cells entirely by sputtering includes a high efficiency back contact/reflecting multi-layer containing at least one barrier layer consisting of a transition metal nitride. A copper indium gallium diselenide (Cu(InxGa1-x)Se2) absorber layer (X ranging from 1 to approximately 0.7) is co-sputtered from specially prepared electrically conductive targets using dual cylindrical rotary magnetron technology. The band gap of the absorber layer can be graded by varying the gallium content, and by replacing the gallium partially or totally with aluminum. Alternately the absorber layer is reactively sputtered from metal alloy targets in the presence of hydrogen selenide gas. RF sputtering is used to deposit a non-cadmium containing window layer of ZnS. The top transparent electrode is reactively sputtered aluminum doped ZnO. A unique modular vacuum roll-to-roll sputtering machine is described. The machine is adapted to incorporate dual cylindrical rotary magnetron technology to manufacture the improved solar cell material in a single pass. |
| US07838762B2 |
Solar cell
A solar cell comprises a substrate configured to have a plurality of via holes and a first conductive type, an emitter layer placed in the substrate and configured to have a second conductive type opposite to the first conductive type, a plurality of first electrodes electrically coupled to the emitter layer, a plurality of current collectors electrically coupled to the first electrodes through the plurality of via holes, and a plurality of second electrodes electrically coupled to the substrate. The plurality of via holes comprises at least two via holes having different angles. |
| US07838759B2 |
Methods of forming thermoelectric devices including electrically insulating matrices between conductive traces
A method of forming a thermoelectric device may include forming a pattern of conductive traces, and forming an electrically insulating matrix between the conductive traces of the pattern of conductive traces. In addition, a plurality of thermoelectric elements may be electrically and mechanically coupled to the pattern of conductive traces so that each conductive trace of the pattern of conductive traces has one of the plurality of thermoelectric elements thereon. In addition, the plurality of thermoelectric elements may be free of the electrically insulating matrix. Related methods and structures are also discussed. |
| US07838758B2 |
Docking system for pickups on electric guitars
A module for removable insertion into a body of an instrument having longitudinal strings, the body defining a transverse cavity extending from a lateral edge. The module includes a base configured to engage the cavity as the module travels along an axis of movement into the cavity. A first ball plunger contact is configured to conductively engage a corresponding first contact plate affixed to the body when the module reaches at a first point in movement along the axis and to remain engaged as the module moves into cavity along the axis of movement. A second ball plunger is configured to conductively engage a corresponding second contact plate affixed to the body when the module reaches a second point displaced inwardly from the first point in movement along the axis and to remain engaged as the module continues to move into cavity along the axis of movement. |
| US07838752B2 |
Guitar bridge with a sustain block and Tune-O-Matic saddles
A guitar bridge includes bridge plate having a slot-shaped aperture formed therein. A saddle holder attached to an upper surface of said bridge plate supports a post-shaped saddle. A sustain block having a bore formed therethrough is joined to said bridge plate in a position that aligns the bore with the slot shaped aperture. The guitar bridge is configured to support a guitar string such that a string anchor passes through the bore of the sustain block and rests against the bridge plate without the guitar string contacting any surface of the bridge plate or the saddle holder. |
| US07838748B1 |
Maize variety inbred PHVCG
A novel maize variety designated PHVCG and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PHVCG with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHVCG through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PHVCG or a locus conversion of PHVCG with another maize variety. |
| US07838743B1 |
Inbred corn line BD0657BM
An inbred corn line, designated BD0657BM, the plants and seeds of the inbred corn line BD0657BM, methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred corn line BD0657BM with itself or with another corn plant, and hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line BD0657BM 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 BD0657BM, to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line BD0657BM and to the inbred corn lines derived by the use of those methods. |
| US07838741B1 |
Soybean variety RJS40001
According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety designated RJS40001. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety RJS40001, to the plants of soybean RJS40001 to plant parts of soybean variety RJS40001 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing plants of the soybean variety RJS40001 with another soybean plant, using RJS40001 as either the male or the female parent. |
| US07838738B1 |
Soybean variety XB38AB09
According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety designated XB38AB09. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety XB38AB09, to the plants of soybean XB38AB09 to plant parts of soybean variety XB38AB09 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing plants of the soybean variety XB38AB09 with another soybean plant, using XB38AB09 as either the male or the female parent. |
| US07838736B2 |
Soybean cultivar 7240440
A soybean cultivar designated 7240440 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 7240440, to the plants of soybean 7240440, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 7240440 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 7240440 with itself or with another soybean variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety 7240440, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 7240440 and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the cultivar 7240440 with another soybean cultivar. |
| US07838735B2 |
Soybean cultivar 7803418
A soybean cultivar designated 7803418 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 7803418, to the plants of soybean 7803418, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 7803418 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 7803418 with itself or with another soybean variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety 7803418, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 7803418 and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the cultivar 7803418 with another soybean cultivar. |
| US07838733B2 |
Herbicide resistance genes
The subject invention provides novel plants that are not only resistant to 2,4-D and other phenoxy auxin herbicides, but also to aryloxyphenoxypropionate herbicides. Heretofore, there was no expectation or suggestion that a plant with both of these advantageous properties could be produced by the introduction of a single gene. The subject invention also includes plants that produce one or more enzymes of the subject invention alone or “stacked” together with another herbicide resistance gene, preferably a glyphosate resistance gene, so as to provide broader and more robust weed control, increased treatment flexibility, and improved herbicide resistance management options. More specifically, preferred enzymes and genes for use according to the subject invention are referred to herein as AAD (aryloxyalkanoate dioxygenase) genes and proteins. No α-ketoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase enzyme has previously been reported to have the ability to degrade herbicides of different chemical classes and modes of action. This highly novel discovery is the basis of significant herbicide tolerant crop trait opportunities as well as development of selectable marker technology. The subject invention also includes related methods of controlling weeds. The subject invention enables novel combinations of herbicides to be used in new ways. Furthermore, the subject invention provides novel methods of preventing the formation of, and controlling, weeds that are resistant (or naturally more tolerant) to one or more herbicides such as glyphosate. |
| US07838732B2 |
Transgenic plants expressing a cellulase
The instant disclosure describes the application of genetic engineering techniques to produce cellulase in plants. Cellulase coding sequences operably linked to promoters active in plants may be transformed into the nuclear genome and/or the plastid genome of a plant. As cellulases may be toxic to plants, chemically-inducible or wound-inducible promoters may be employed. Additionally, the expressed cellulases may be targeted to vacuoles or other cellular organelles. |
| US07838725B2 |
Dispersible absorbent products having a multi-layered structure and methods of manufacture and use
A dispersible absorbent product having a mechanically weakened multi-layered structure, which comprises at least two mechanically weakened layers joined by a water responsive binder. The mechanically weakened regions enhance the dispersibility of the product in a standard toilet. Additionally, the dispersible absorbent products may be pre-moistened with a composition. The pre-moistened products are stable in storage, easily dispersible down a toilet, and deliver cleaning, conditioning, and like benefits. Methods of making such dispersible absorbent products are also disclosed. |
| US07838721B2 |
Disposable articles using high column AUL superabsorbents
The present invention relates generally to an absorbent composite for an absorbent article, and more particularly to an absorbent composite comprising fibrous material and superabsorbent material having a Column Absorbency Under Load (CAUL) above 10 g/g. Such an absorbent composite provides a superabsorbent material having superior AUL and permeability, thereby providing improved absorption and rewetting properties. An absorbent article that contains such a composite provides improved ability to absorb and retain fluids, thus preventing excessive rewetting and leakage and making the article more comfortable to wear. |
| US07838715B2 |
Drug deactivation system and method of deactivating a drug using the same
A drug deactivation system according to some embodiments includes at least one degradable capsule exposed to at least one drug-retaining region of a drug delivery device and an agent. The agent is configured to render a drug ineffective upon degradation of the at least one capsule. The at least one drug-retaining region is configured to retain one of the drug and the agent and the at least one capsule is configured to retain the other of the drug and the agent. |
| US07838714B2 |
Process and device for improved separation of metaxylene in a simulated moving bed
Process for separation of metaxylene, with at least 99% by weight of purity of an aromatic feedstock F, in a single adsorption stage in a simulated moving bed in an SMB device that comprises 12, 13 or 15 adsorbent beds with different numbers of beds being employed in zone 1 between the supply of the desorbent D and the draw-off of the extract E; zone 2 between the draw-off of the extract E and the supply of the feedstock F; zone 3 between the supply of the feedstock and the draw-off of the raffinate R; and zone 4 between the draw-off of the raffinate R and the supply of the desorbent D whereby the process is carried out according to a configuration of zones (a, b, c, d), whereby a, b, c, and d represent the number of adsorbent beds that operate respectively in zones 1, 2, 3, 4 in which there is used: Either an SMB of 12 adsorbent beds operating according to the configuration (2, 5, 3, 2), Or an SMB of 13 adsorbent beds operating according to the configuration (2, 5, 4, 2), Or an SMB of 15 adsorbent beds operating according to the configuration (2, 6, 4, 3). |
| US07838709B2 |
Lubricating base oil and lubricating oil composition
The invention provides a lubricating base oil with a saturated component content of 90% by mass or greater, a proportion of cyclic saturated components of no greater than 40% by mass of the saturated components, a viscosity index of 110 or greater, an aniline point of 106 or greater and an ε-methylene proportion of 14-20% of the total constituent carbons, as well as a lubricating oil composition comprising the lubricating base oil. |
| US07838702B2 |
Direct amination of hydrocarbons
A process for aminating hydrocarbons with ammonia, wherein the N2 content in the mixture at the reactor exit is less than 0.1% by volume based on the total volume of the mixture at the reactor exit. |
| US07838701B2 |
Control method for process of removing permanganate reducing compounds from methanol carbonylation process
Disclosed is a method of controlling a separation process for removing permanganate reducing compounds from a process stream in the methanol carbonylation process for making acetic acid, where the method includes the steps of measuring the density of a stream containing acetaldehyde and methyl iodide, optionally calculating the relative concentrations of acetaldehyde and methyl iodide in the stream, and adjusting distillation or extraction process parameters based on the measured density or one or more relative concentrations calculated therefrom. |
| US07838697B2 |
Manufacturing method of organoboron compound
A manufacturing method for one of, or a mixture of, an optically active allylboron compound and racemic or optically active boryl cyclopropane, including a coupling reaction, in the presence of a catalyst, between allyl compound and diboron compound. It is preferred that a copper (I) complex is used as the catalyst. It is preferred that a counterion of the copper (I) complex is an alkoxide or a hydride. It is preferred that the copper (I) complex has a phosphine ligand. It is preferred that the phosphine ligand is a chiral phosphine ligand. |
| US07838695B2 |
Neuroactive substance and uses of one such substance
The invention relates to a neuroactive substance which is characterised in that it has formula (O), wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are identical or different and are methyl or ethyl radicals. Preferably, the neuroactive substance comprises 6S-acetyl-4R,5R-dimethyl-1R(10S)-epoxy-2R-hy-droxy-7R-acetoxydecahydro naphthalene which can be isolated from Rhytisma fulvum cnidaria. The inventive neuroactive substance can be used as a pharmacological reagent in research work and is also suitable for use in the fields of industry (insecticides) and health. |
| US07838694B2 |
Semi-synthesis and isolation of taxane intermediates from a mixture of taxanes
A process is provided for the semi-synthesis and isolation of taxane intermediates useful in the preparation of paclitaxel and docetaxel, in particular, the semi-synthesis and isolation of 10-deacetylbaccatin III, the semi-synthesis of a mixture of 10-deacetylbaccatin III and baccatin III, and protected derivatives thereof, from a mixture of taxanes. |
| US07838687B2 |
Redox-active polymers and their applications
The present invention provides a monomer comprising the structure: wherein R1 and/or R1′ are selected from the group consisting of MeO, EtO, COF3, SO4H, SO3−, SO3H, H, CHNO4S2F3, C5H4N2O6S2F6, C10H10N4S2, CH3, n-Bu, Cl, NH2, EtN, Br, alkyl, ether, ester, sulfonate, ammonium, carboxylate, phosphonate and any combination thereof, R2 and/or R2′, are selected from the group consisting of EtO, SO3H, H, C10H10N4S2, CH3, Cl, C6H14N2S and any combination thereof, R3 and/or R3′ are selected from the group consisting of CH3, Cl, H and any combination thereof, and R4 and/or R4′ are selected from the group consisting of CH3, H, C2H5, C4H9, C6H5, C8H17, C2H5S, C3H7S, C4H8Br, C10H23N, C20H21N2, C18H25N2, C21H23N2, C31H29N2O2, C22H25N4, C20H25N2, C3H7OS, and any combination thereof. |
| US07838686B2 |
Preparation of pregabalin and related compounds
Materials and Methods for preparing (S)-(+)-3-aminomethyl-5-methyl-hexanoic acid and structurally related compounds via enzymatic kinetic resolution are disclosed. |
| US07838683B2 |
Synthesis of irbesartan
Provided are a method of making irbesartan via a Suzuki coupling reaction and a novel intermediate, 2-butyl-3-(4′-bromobenzyl)-1,3-diazaspiro[4.4]non-1-ene-4-one, for such process. The novel process includes the step of reacting such intermediate with a protected imidazolephenylboronic acid. |
| US07838682B2 |
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, the preparation and the use of the same
The present invention provides the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists. It is indicated that the agonists have good binding capability to glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor by pharmacological tests. The present invention also provides the preparation of the agonists. |
| US07838680B2 |
Process for preparing heterocyclic derivatives
The present invention relates to a novel process, useful for preparing key intermediates of formula (I) in the synthesis of various compounds, among them compounds which are potent and specific antagonists of D3 receptors, in which X may be Nitrogen or Sulfur; Het means aryl or heteroaryl; each of which may be substituted by 1 to 4 groups J selected from: halogen, C1-C6 alkyl C1-C6 alkoxy, halo C1-C6 alkyl C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, halo C1-C6 alkoxy, —C(O)R1, nitro, hydroxy, —NR2R3, cyano or a group Z; R1 is a C1-C4 alkyl —OR3 or —NR3R4; R2 is hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl; R3 is hydrogen or C1-C6 alkyl; R is H, C1-C6 alkyl aryl, benzyl; each of which may be substituted by 1 to 4 groups J; according to the following Scheme 1: in which step a means a reaction in basic conditions of compounds (IIA) with 3-thiosemicarbazide derivatives, followed by a treatment with an inorganic base and n-propane phosphonic cyclic anhydride and final pH adjustment with inorganic acids to give compounds of formula (II). |
| US07838673B2 |
Proteasome inhibitors
The present invention provides novel compounds useful as proteasome inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various diseases. |
| US07838670B2 |
Naphthalocyanine compound and method for producing the same
A naphthalocyanine compound of formula (I): wherein R111, R121, R131 and R141 represent a group of formula (II); R112, R122, R132 and R142 represent a substituent; M1 represents two hydrogen atoms, two monovalent metal atoms, etc.; n112, n122, n132 and n142 are 0 to 4; R211-R218 represent H or a substituent; X211 and X212 represent —O—, —S— or —N(R220)—; R219 and R220 represent H, an aliphatic group, etc.; n211 is 2 or more; and n212 is 1 or more. |
| US07838661B2 |
Microrna molecules
In Caenorhabditis elegans, lin-4 and let-7 enclode 22- and 21-nucleotide RNAs, respectively, that function as key regulators of developmental timing. Because the appearance of these short RNAs is regulated during development, they are also referred to as “small temporal RNAs” (stRNAs). We show that many more 21- and 22-nt expressed RNAs, termed microRNAs, (miRNAs), exist in invertebrates and vertebrates, and that some of these novel RNAs, similar to let-7 stRAN, are also highly conserved. This suggests that sequence-specific post-transcriptional regulatory mechanisms mediated by small RNAs are more general than previously appreciated. |
| US07838660B2 |
MicroRNA molecules
In Caenorhabditis elegans, lin-4 and let-7 enclode 22- and 21-nucleotide RNAs, respectively, that function as key regulators of developmental timing. Because the appearance of these short RNAs is regulated during development, they are also referred to as “small temporal RNAs” (stRNAs). We show that many more 21- and 22-nt expressed RNAs, termed microRNAs, (miRNAs), exist in invertebrates and vertebrates, and that some of these novel RNAs, similar to let-7 stRAN, are also highly conserved. This suggests that sequence-specific post-transcriptional regulatory mechanisms mediated by small RNAs are more general than previously appreciated. |
| US07838658B2 |
siRNA silencing of filovirus gene expression
The present invention provides siRNA molecules that target Filovirus gene expression and methods of using such siRNA molecules to silence Filovirus gene expression. The present invention also provides nucleic acid-lipid particles that target Filovirus gene expression comprising an siRNA that silences Filovirus gene expression, a cationic lipid, and a non-cationic lipid. |
| US07838656B2 |
Probe, probe set, probe-immobilized carrier, and genetic testing method
A nucleic acid probe for classification of pathogenic bacterial species is capable of collectively detecting bacterial strains of the same species and differentially detecting them from other bacterial species. Any one of the base sequences of SEQ ID NOS. 73 to 75 and complementary or modified sequences thereof or a combination of at least two of them is used for detecting the gene of an infectious disease pathogenic bacterium. |
| US07838652B2 |
Chimeric promoters comprising a Rice Actin 1 promoter and enhancer elements for use in plants
The present invention provides polynucleotide molecules comprising a rice actin 1 promoter and a promoter enhancer useful for expressing transgenes in plants. The present invention also provides expression constructs containing the polynucleotide molecules useful for expressing transgenes in plants. The present invention also provides transgenic plants and seeds containing the polynucleotide molecules useful for expressing transgenes in plants. |
| US07838651B2 |
Codon-optimized genes for the production of polyunsaturated fatty acids in oleaginous yeasts
The present invention relates to fatty acid desaturases and elongases able to catalyze the conversion of linoleic acid (LA) to γ-linolenic acid (GLA); α-linoleic acid (ALA) to stearidonic acid (STA); GLA to dihomo-γ-linoleic acid (DGLA); STA to eicosatetraenoic acid (ETA); DGLA to ETA; eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) to docosapentaenoic acid (DPA); and arachidonic acid (ARA) to EPA. Nucleic acid sequences encoding codon-optimized desaturases and elongases, nucleic acid sequences which hybridize thereto, DNA constructs comprising the codon-optimized desaturase or elongases, and recombinant host microorganisms expressing increased levels of desaturase or elongase are described. |
| US07838650B2 |
Promoter, promoter control elements, and combinations, and uses thereof
The present invention is directed to promoter sequences and promoter control elements, polynucleotide constructs comprising the promoters and control elements, and methods of identifying the promoters, control elements, or fragments thereof. The invention further relates to the use of the present promoters or promoter control elements to modulate transcript levels. |
| US07838649B2 |
PUFA polyketide synthase systems and uses thereof
The invention generally relates to polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) polyketide synthase (PKS) systems, to homologues thereof, to isolated nucleic acid molecules and recombinant nucleic acid molecules encoding biologically active domains of such a PUFA PKS system, to genetically modified organisms comprising PUFA PKS systems, to methods of making and using such systems for the production of bioactive molecules of interest, and to novel methods for identifying new bacterial and non-bacterial microorganisms having such a PUFA PKS system. |
| US07838648B2 |
Purified SR-p70 protein
The invention relates to new nucleic acid sequences of the family of tumor-suppressing genes related to the gene for the p53 protein, and to corresponding protein sequences. |
| US07838645B2 |
Function of autophagy genes in cell death
The present invention relates to a new molecular pathway in which activation of the receptor-interacting protein (RIP, a serine-threonine kinase) and Jun N-terminal kinase induce cell death with the morphology of autophagy. Further, autophagic death is induced by caspase 8 inhibition and expression of the mammalian genes ATG7 and beclin. |
| US07838643B2 |
Quaternary polymers
The present invention relates to novel quaternized polymers, especially of chitin/chitosan type, and to carbohydrate polymers carrying quaternized ammonium groups, especially piperazinium groups. Such polymers are characterized i.a. by improved solubility characteristics. |
| US07838642B2 |
Process for the preparation of sucralose by the deacylation of trichlorosucrose-6-ethyl ester
The present invention discloses a process for the preparation of sucralose by the deacylation of trichlorosucrose-6-ethyl ester, wherein the deacylation reaction is performed in an alcohol solvent in the presence of organic base catalyst, so as to obtain sucralose. |
| US07838641B2 |
Process for the production of alginate having a high mannuronic acid-content
The present invention concerns a process for the production of alginate having a mannuronic acid-content of at least 80 mole %, wherein said alginate is produced by: a) adding algae or seaweed to water under stirring, in a ratio of 1:3 to 1:20 respectively, at a pH above about 2.3, while maintaining a temperature above 20° C. for at least 30 minutes, and b) separating said alginate from the solid material of the suspension in a) by a standard separation method such as filtration, and optionallyc) recovering said alginate from the solution. |
| US07838625B2 |
Dendritic polymers having biphosphonic terminations, derivatives thereof, method for preparing them, and their use
The invention relates to novel dendritic polymers having biphosphonic terminations, to derivatives thereof, to a method for preparing them and to their uses. |
| US07838624B2 |
Mixed halogen polymerization
Synthesis of regioregular thiophene-based polymers (PTs) and their functionalized counterparts via metal assisted cross-coupling polymerizations utilizing mixed halogen substituted aryl halide monomer precursors. The described method provides a means to control structural homogeneity and regioregularity and the electronic/spectroscopic properties of functionalized PTs, and leads to improved performance of organic semiconductor devices such as OPVs and/or OFETs. Asymmetrical monomers can be used. |
| US07838622B2 |
Dope and process for the production of fiber from the dope
This invention is to provide a dope that has excellent formability and can be formed into a fiber, a film, pulp-shaped particles and the like by a wet method. This invention is also to provide a process for the production of a fiber excellent in heat resistance, strength and elastic modulus. This invention provides a dope and a process for the production of a fiber from the dope, the dope including a polyamide and a basic solvent, the polyamide containing a recurring unit of the following formula (I), wherein Ar1 represents at least one substituent selected from the group consisting of and having an inherent viscosity of 1.0 or more, the dope has a polyamide concentration of over 10% by weight but not more than 25% by weight and exhibits optical anisotropy at 50° C. |
| US07838621B2 |
Preparation of supramolecular polymer containing quadruple hydrogen bonding units in the polymer backbone
The present invention relates to a supramolecular polymer comprising quadruple hydrogen bonding units within the polymer backbone, wherein at least a monomer comprising a 4H-unit is incorporated in the polymer backbone via at least two reactive groups up to four reactive groups, provided that the 4H-units are not covalently incorporated in the polymer backbone through one or more silicon-carbon bonds. The invention also relates to processes for preparing such supramolecular polymers and their use in personal care applications, surface coatings, imaging technologies, biomedical applications, (thermo)reversible coatings, adhesive and sealing compositions and as thickening agents, gelling agents and binders. |
| US07838616B2 |
Perfluoropolyether rubber composition and ion-conducting polymer electrolyte membrane
A perfluoropolyether rubber composition is useful for forming a polymer electrolyte membrane, comprising (A) an alkenyl-containing perfluoropolyether, (B) a silicon-oxygen crosslinked structure having ionic conduction, and (C) a peroxide crosslinker. The silicon-oxygen crosslinked structure is obtained by simultaneously effecting oxidation and hydrolysis on an organoxysilane having an epoxy group and an organoxysilane having a mercapto group for thereby converting the mercapto group into a sulfonic group, and neutralizing the resulting sulfonic group-containing siloxane with a nitrogen-containing compound. |
| US07838615B2 |
Siloxane resin coating
A siloxane resin having the formula: (HSiO3/2)a(RSiO3/2)b(SiO4/2)c where R is Z, Z(CH2)n or ZO(CH2)n where Z is a phenyl or substituted phenyl group; n has a value of 1 to 6, a has value of 0.01 to 0.7, b has a value of 0.05 to 0.7, c has a value of 0.1 to 0.9 and a+b+c≈1. The siloxane resins are useful in anti-reflective coating compositions. |
| US07838614B2 |
Siloxane containing block copolymers, process for their preparation and their use for lubricants
The invention relates to novel polyester-polysiloxane block copolymers, to a process for their preparation and to the use of these polymers as a base oil or as an additive in lubricants, especially silicone oils. |
| US07838613B2 |
Polyorganosiloxane monocomponent compound crosslinking into silicone elastomer
The invention relates to polyorganosiloxane monocomponent compounds (POS) which are stable when stored without humidity and crosslinking into elastomer in the presence of water. The inventive compounds comprise at least one type of crosslinkable linear polyorganosiloxane (POS), a mineral filler and a crosslinking catalyst of formula (I) which provides said compound with an excellent compromise between cross linking kinetics and a storage stability (i.e. more than 6 months). |
| US07838611B2 |
Ethylene polymer, catalyst for ethylene polymer production, and method for producing ethylene polymer
An object of the present invention relates to provide an ethylene polymer having excellent mechanical strength and excellent molding processability in a wide molding processing temperature range. The invention relates to use an ethylene polymer comprising a repeating unit derived from ethylene, or a repeating unit derived from ethylene and a repeating unit derived from a C3-8 α-olefin, the ethylene polymer being satisfied with the following (A) to (F). (A) Density (d (kg/m3)) is from 910 to 970, (B) MFR (g/10 min)) is from 0.01 to 50, (C) terminal vinyl number is 0.2 or less per 1,000 carbon atoms, (D) melt strength (MS160 (mN)) measured at 160° C. and MFR are satisfied with MS160>90−130×log(MFR), (E) melt strength (MS190 (mN)) measured at 190° C. and MS160 are satisfied with MS160/MS190<1.8, and (F) fluidized activation energy (Ea (kJ/mol)) and d are satisfied with 127−0.107d |
| US07838602B2 |
Weatherable, thermostable polymers having improved flow composition
A multilayer article comprises a substrate layer, and a coating layer in contiguous superposed contact with the substrate layer, the coating layer comprising a thermostable, weatherable polymer comprising structural units derived from at least one 1,3-dihydroxybenzene moiety, at least one aromatic dicarboxylic acid moiety, at least one bisphenol moiety, and at least one soft-block moiety derived from a siloxane oligomer, in which the multilayer article comprises the substrate layer and the coating layer, or the substrate layer with coating layers on each side of the substrate layer. |
| US07838600B2 |
Process for the preparation of amphiphilic poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone) block copolymers
The instant invention provides a two-step polymerization process for preparing amphiphilic poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone), (PVP)-block-polyester copolymers and other diblock and triblock copolymers consisting of PVP as one block. The block copolymers of the invention can be used as vehicles for drug delivery. |
| US07838598B2 |
Styrenic block copolymer compositions to be used for the manufacture of transparent, gel free films
A composition to be used for the manufacture of transparent, gelfree films, comprising: a) at least 65 wt % of a styrenic block copolymer, having a molecular structure according to the formula S—(I/B)—S (1) or [S—(I/B)]n X (2), wherein each S independently is a polymer block of predominantly styrene and (I/B) is a substantially random polymer block of predominantly isoprene and butadiene, wherein n is an integer equal to or greater than 2, and wherein X is the residue of a coupling agent, wherein said styrenic block copolymer having a poly(styrene) content in the range of from 28 to 31% by weight, having poly(styrene) blocks S of a true molecular weight in the range of from 10,000 to 15,000, having a true molecular weight of the complete block copolymer in the range of from 110,000 to 160,000 and wherein the diblock S—(I/B) optionally occurs in a content of at most 20 mol %, b) from 5 to 25 wt % of a second thermoplastic resin, c) from 1 to 10 wt % of a plasticizing oil, the sum of the percentages of the components a, b and c being 100%, and all weight percentages being relative to the weight of the complete composition and extruded or cast or blown mono- or multi-layer films prepared from them. |
| US07838595B2 |
Water-soluble polymer alkanals
The present invention is directed to alkanal derivatives of water-soluble polymers such as poly(ethylene glycol), their corresponding hydrates and acetals, and to methods for preparing and using such polymer alkanals. The polymer alkanals of the invention are prepared in high purity and exhibit storage stability. |
| US07838594B2 |
Bridged arylene fluorinated sulfonimide compositions and polymers
Aromatic sulfonimide ionene compositions useful as monomers for polymers in electrochemical cells are prepared. |
| US07838593B2 |
Flame retardant polymer composition
A flame retardant molding composition includes a rubber modified aromatic vinyl resin, a polyphenylene ether resin, and a cyclic phosphonate ester compound. A shaped article and an electronic device can be made from the flame retardant molding composition. |
| US07838590B2 |
Hot melt adhesive based on styrene-ethylene-ethylene-propylene-styrene copolymer
A hot melt adhesive composition, comprising a blend of components including about 1% to about 20% by weight of a styrene-ethylene-ethylene-propylene-styrene (SEEPS) random block copolymer; about 10% to about 70% by weight of a first midblock tackifying resin having a softening point of at least about 85° C.; about 0 to 65% of a second midblock tackifying resin; about 5% to about 60% by weight of a plasticizer; about 0% to about 20% by weight of an end block reinforcing resin having a softening point equal to or higher than 115° C.; and about 0.1% to about 5% of a stabilizer; wherein the components total 100% by weight of the composition, and the viscosity of the composition is equal to or less than about 20,000 mPa.s at 160° C. Laminates, especially those used in disposable soft goods, and methods of making such laminates using the hot melt adhesive composition are also described. The adhesive composition and/or laminate may be used in making a variety of end products such as a disposable diaper, a sanitary napkin, a bed pad, a bandage, a surgical drape, a tape, a label, a plastic sheet, a nonwoven sheet, a paper sheet, a cardboard, a book, a filter, or a package. |
| US07838586B2 |
Resin composition and process for producing the same
By further incorporating a reductant into a composition including an oxyalkylene polymer prepared by polymerization in the presence of a cobalt-containing double metal cyanide complex catalyst; and an acrylic polymer prepared by radical polymerization in the presence of a mercapto group-containing compound, a resin composition in which excessive coloration is prevented and that is suitably used for an adhesive or the like is prepared. |
| US07838583B2 |
Rubber composition for cap tread and pneumatic tire having cap tread using same
The present invention provides a rubber composition for a cap tread that can improve steering stability on a snowy road and a pneumatic tire having a cap tread using the rubber composition. The rubber composition for a cap tread comprises 5 to 200 parts by weight of a carbon black having an iodine adsorption amount of 100 to 300 mg/g, and 2 to 50 parts by weight of a silicone oil based on 100 parts by weight of at least one diene rubber selected from the group consisting of a natural rubber, an isoprene rubber, a styrene-butadiene rubber and a butadiene rubber, and 1 to 20 parts by weight of a silane coupling agent based on 100 parts by weight of the silicone oil, and the pneumatic tire having a cap tread is prepared by using the rubber composition. |
| US07838582B2 |
Hyperdispersant for use in fluorocarbon coating compositions
A hyperdispersant for use in a fluorocarbon coating composition is disclosed. The fluorocarbon coating composition generally comprises a fluorocarbon resin, a binder resin, a cross-linking agent, and the hyperdispersant. The hyperdispersant comprises the reaction product of a polyglycidyl oligomer and at least one amino compound. The polyglycidyl oligomer comprises a carbon chain having from 1 to 25 carbon atoms with at least one of an internal ether linkage and an internal ester linkage and comprises a plurality of epoxy groups. The at least one amino compound has a cyclic, heterocyclic, alkyl, or heteroalkyl structure substituted with at least one primary or secondary amine group for reacting with and opening at least one of the epoxy groups. |
| US07838581B2 |
Polypropylene resin composition for interior materials of vehicle
The present invention relates to a polypropylene resin composition, more particularly to a composition comprising an ethylene/propylene block copolymer, an ethylene/α-olefin copolymer rubber, a styrene-based polymer rubber, a polypropylene-silicone rubber master batch, a magnesium compound and an inorganic filler.The polypropylene resin composition of the present invention exhibits superior rigidity, scratch resistance and glossiness, outstanding laser processability and low-temperature impact resistance, and also superior fluidity. Therefore, it is applicable to manufacture interior materials of a vehicle such as an instrument panel. Especially, the present invention is suitable to manufacture an air bag deployable instrument panel assembly requiring no coating. |
| US07838576B2 |
Poly (phenylene ether) resin composition, prepreg, and laminated sheet
An object of the invention is to provide a poly(phenylene ether) resin composition that allows production of laminated sheets excellent in heat resistance and processability, even in case of using a low molecular weight PPE for convenience in prepreg manufacturing without the sacrifice of dielectric characteristics.The poly(phenylene ether) resin composition according to the present invention comprises poly(phenylene ether) and a crosslinking curing agent, wherein the poly(phenylene ether) is represented by the following formula (I) and the number averaged molecular weight thereof is in the range of 1,000 to 7,000. [wherein, X is an aryl group; (Y)m is a poly(phenylene ether) moiety; Z is a phenylene group and the like; R1 to R3 each independently is a hydrogen atom, and the like; n is an integer of 1 to 6; and q is an integer of 1 to 4.] |
| US07838574B2 |
Dispersed pigments
Disclosed herein are pigment dispersions and inks formulated using the same; including at least one dispersed pigment, an aqueous carrier; and at least one block copolymer dispersant having Structure I and comprising a hydrophobic block (A) and a hydrophilic block (B); at least one block copolymer having Structure I and comprising a hydrophobic block (A) and a hydrophilic block (B); |
| US07838573B2 |
Gutta-percha compositions for obturating dental root canals
Improved compositions comprising a mixture of gutta-percha and a hydraulic material containing calcium silicate, calcium aluminate, calcium phosphate, and calcium sulfate compounds are provided. Preferably, the composition includes hydroxylapatite mineral. The composition is particularly suitable for obturating and sealing dental root canals. The composition should provide a stable barrier to bacterial and fluid leakage in the root canal system of a tooth. In addition, the composition should help promote the growth of new bone and tissue surrounding the root tip area. |
| US07838568B2 |
Insulation boards and methods for their manufacture
A method of manufacturing a polyisocyanurate foam insulation board, the method comprising contacting a stream of reactants that comprise an isocyanate-reactive compound with a stream of reactants that include an isocyanate compound to form a reaction product, where the step of contacting takes place in the presence of a blowing agent and a low-boiling inert gas, and where the amount of low-boiling inert gas present at the time of the contacting is sufficient to result in frothing of the reaction product. |
| US07838565B2 |
Use of cyclohexenone derivatives in the manufacture of a medicament for treating diabetic complications
A preventive and/or therapeutic agent for diabetes complications, which comprises as an effective ingredient a cyclohexenone long-chain alcoholic derivative represented by the following formula (1): wherein, R1, R2 and R3 each independently represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and X represents a linear or branched C10-28 alkylene or alkenylene group. The cyclohexenone long-chain alcoholic derivative of the present invention significantly suppresses a reduction in a peripheral nerve conduction rate and alleviates the hypofunction of the bladder so that it is useful as a preventive and/or therapeutic agent for diabetes complications, particularly, for diabetic neuropathy. |
| US07838563B2 |
Compounds, formulations, and methods for ameliorating telangiectasias
Methods, compounds, and topical formulations for treatment of telangiectasias are disclosed. The methods comprise topically applying a composition comprising an α-adrenergic receptor agonist to telangiectatic skin. Amelioration of telangiectasia symptoms begins within minutes after topical application of a disclosed composition. A single application can significantly lessen telangiectasia discoloration for at least about 2 hours. |
| US07838562B2 |
Methods of inhibiting vascular permeability and apoptosis
Agonist of vascular endothelial sphingosine-1-phosphate receptors are described. Compounds such as FTY720 can be phosphorylated by sphingosine kinase-2 into the phosphorylated forms which serve as sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonists. The vascular endothelial sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonists are employed in methods of treating a mammal for vascular permeability disorders and unwanted vascular endothelial cell apoptosis, and for the growth of new blood vessels. The sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor agonists can be used for the manufacture of a medicament for treating vascular permeability disorders and unwanted vascular endothelial cell apoptosis, and for the growth of new blood vessels. |
| US07838561B2 |
Method for preventing or treating cardiac hypertrophy
A method for treating or preventing cardiac hypertrophy in a mammal, comprising manipulating levels of RBP, retinoids, or an affiliated signaling and regulatory pathway in the mammal. Preferably, the method comprises reducing or inhibiting the level of RBP or retinoids or their signaling pathway, or an affiliated signaling pathway, via a dietary, genetic, protein-based, or pharmacologic approach, or a combination thereof. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical composition suitable for the method. |
| US07838560B2 |
Urokinase inhibitors, production and use thereof
The invention relates to novel inhibitors of urokinase and to their preparation and use for the therapy, prophylaxis and diagnosis of a tumor, in particular for reducing the formation of tumor metastases. |
| US07838559B2 |
Synergistic insecticidal compositions
The present invention provides a synergistic insecticidal composition comprising as essential active ingredients a neuronal sodium channel antagonist in combination with one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of pyrethroids, pyrethroid-type compounds, recombinant nucleopolyhedroviruses capable of expressing an insect toxin, organophosphates, carbamates, formamidines, macrocyclic lactones, amidinohydrazones, GABA antagonists and acetylcholine receptor ligands. Also provided are methods for synergistic insect control and crop protection. |
| US07838558B2 |
Administration of 6-[3-(1-adamantyl)-4-methoxyphenyl]-2-naphthoic acid for the treatment of dermatological disorders
Dermatological disorders having an inflammatory or proliferative component are treated with pharmaceutical compositions containing on the order of 0.3% by weight of 6-[3-(1-adamantyl)-4-methoxyphenyl]-2-naphthanoic acid (adapalene) or salt thereof, formulated into pharmaceutically acceptable media therefor, advantageously topically applicable gels, creams or lotions. |
| US07838556B2 |
Ethers of 3-hydroxyphenylacetic acid as selective gamma-hydroxybutyric acid receptor ligands
The present invention generally relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising ethers of 3-hydroxyphenylacetic acid. The present invention also relates to therapeutic uses of the ethers of 3-hydroxyphenylacetic acid. The ethers of 3-hydroxyphenylacetic acid have the chemical structural of formula (I): where R is an aromatic or arylalkyl substituent. |
| US07838555B2 |
Macrocyclic diterpenes for the treatment and prophylaxis of acne vulgaris
The present invention relates to the treatment of acne vulgaris in a subject by administering to the subject an ingenane of the formula wherein R24-R26 are herein defined. |
| US07838553B2 |
Benzopyran derivatives as potassium channel openers
The present invention is directed to novel benzopyran derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the treatment of disorders related to potassium channel. |
| US07838550B2 |
Selective N-sulfonylation of 2-amino fluoro- and trifluoroalkyl substituted alcohols
Processes for preparing sulfonamide trifluoroalkyl substituted alcohol compounds are provided. Desirably, the compounds are heterocyclic sulfonamide trifluoroalkyl substituted alcohol compounds or phenyl sulfonamide trifluoroalkyl substituted alcohol compounds. |
| US07838549B2 |
Linker compound, ligand conjugate, and production methods thereof
The present invention provides a novel linker compound which minimizes any nonspecific hydrophobic interactions and is capable of easily adjusting the length to a disulfide group subjected to metal bond to thereby enable effective formation of a metal-sulfur bond; novel ligand conjugate and ligand carrier, and a process for producing them. The linker compound is of a structure represented by the following general formula (1) where a, b, d, e are independently an integer of 0 to 6. X has a structure serving as a multi-branched structure moiety including three or more hydrocarbon derivative chains, wherein the hydrocarbon derivative chains each include an aromatic amino group at an end thereof, and may or may not include a carbon-nitrogen bond in a main chain thereof. The ligand conjugate includes the linker compound having a sugar molecule introduced therein. |
| US07838548B2 |
Compounds and methods for treating toll-like receptor 2-related diseases and conditions
The present invention relates to compounds and methods useful in the prevention or treatment of diseases or conditions associated with Toll-like receptor 2 activation. |
| US07838543B2 |
MCH receptor antagonists
The present invention relates to a melanin concentrating hormone antagonist compound of formula (I); wherein Ar1, L1, R1, q, X, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are as defined, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or enantiomer thereof useful in the treatment, prevention or amelioration of symptoms associated with obesity and related diseases. |
| US07838539B2 |
Nicotine receptor agonists in stem cell and progenitor cell recruitment
The present invention features methods for recruitment of bone marrow-derived stem cells (e.g., endothelial cell precursors, hematopoietic stem cells) by administration of nicotine or other nicotine receptor agonist. The methods of the invention can be used in, for example, treatment of conditions amenable to treatment by recruitment of bone marrow-derived stem cells (e.g., neutropenia). |
| US07838531B2 |
Farnesyltransferase inhibitors for treatment of laminopathies, cellular aging and atherosclerosis
Although it can be farnesylated, the mutant lamin A protein expressed in Hutchison Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) cannot be defarnesylated because the characteristic mutation causes deletion of a cleavage site necessary for binding the protease ZMPSTE24 and effecting defarnesylation. The result is an aberrant farnesylated protein (called “progerin”) that alters normal lamin A function as a dominant negative, as well as assuming its own aberrant function through its association with the nuclear membrane. The retention of farnesylation, and potentially other abnormal properties of progerin and other abnormal lamin gene protein products, produces disease. Farnesyltransferase inhibitors (FTIs) (both direct effectors and indirect inhibitors) will inhibit the formation of progerin, cause a decrease in lamin A protein, and/or an increase prelamin A protein. Decreasing the amount of aberrant protein improves cellular effects caused by and progerin expression. Similarly, treatment with FTIs should improve disease status in progeria and other laminopathies. In addition, elements of atherosclerosis and aging in non-laminopathy individuals will improve after treatment with farnesyltransferase inhibitors. |
| US07838528B2 |
Substituted bicyclic 8-pyrrolidinoxanthines, methods for their production, pharmaceutical formulations and their use
Compounds for the treatment of elevated blood glucose levels and the physiological and metabolic disorders arising therefrom are disclosed and comprise novel substituted bicyclic 8-pyrrolidinoxanthines and their derivatives of formula I: wherein the various R groups are hereinafter defined. The present invention also comprises pharmaceutical compositions comprising them as well as processes for the preparation of these compounds. Particular blood glucose disorders treatable thereby include type-2 diabetes, insulin resistance, hyperglycemia, arteriosclerotic diseases and the like. |
| US07838526B2 |
Method of treating neurological disorders
Essential tremor can effectively be treated with high doses of Riboflavin (vitamin B2), either on its own or coupled with one or more other B vitamins and/or coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). The treatment constitutes a significant improvement over prior treatment methods in that it not only alleviates essential tremor, but results in better performance of the affected body portion and may delay the progression of the disease. The preferred addition of other B vitamins and/or CoQ10 also provides balance to the nutrient energy requirements of a patient's body. |
| US07838524B2 |
Substituted pyrazolyl urea derivatives useful in the treatment of cancer
The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions which contain them and methods for treating cancer using compounds of formula (I). |
| US07838523B2 |
Certain substituted amides, method of making, and method of use thereof
At least one chemical entity chosen from compounds of Formula 1 and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, chelates, non-covalent complexes, prodrugs, and mixtures thereof is described herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one chemical entity of the invention, together with at least one pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle chosen from carriers adjuvants, and excipients, are described.Methods of treating patients suffering from certain diseases responsive to inhibition of Btk activity and/or B-cell activity are described. Methods for determining the presence of Btk in a sample are described. |
| US07838520B2 |
Inhibitors of histone deacetylase
The invention relates to the inhibition of histone deacetylase. The invention provides compounds and methods for inhibiting histone deacetylase enzymatic activity. The invention also provides compositions and methods for treating cell proliferative diseases and conditions. |
| US07838518B2 |
1-arylsulfonyl-3-substituted indole and indoline derivatives useful in the treatment of central nervous system disorders
The present invention relates to 1-arylsulfonyl-3 substituted indole or indoline derivatives having the general formula (I) (I) wherein the dotted line represents an optional bond; n is 0 or 1; m is 0-5 and Ar, R6-R11 are defined in the description. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said derivatives, and to the use of these 1-arylsulfonyl-3-substituted indole or indoline derivatives in the treatment of central nervous disorders such as psychosis, schizophrenia, manic depressions, depressions, neurological disorders, cognitive enhancement, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease and Huntington's disease. |
| US07838515B2 |
Formulations of quaternary ammonium neuromuscular blocking agents
Muscle relaxant formulations which include one or more quaternary ammonium neuromuscular blocking agents have a reduced tendency for hydrolytic degradation, and therefore a longer shelf life stability, when combined with one or more organic anions having at least six carbon atoms and having a pKa of less than 4.0 (preferably ranging from 0.5 to 3.5). Particularly good results are achieved when using acids of very low solubility in water, such as gentisic acid which is less than 1% soluble at room temperature. |
| US07838513B2 |
Anti-cancer therapy comprising an H2-blocker, at least one antiinflammatory agent and a cytotoxic agent
The present invention relates to the treatment of a mammal with a pharmaceutical composition comprising an H2-blocker, at least one anti-inflammatory agent, a cytotoxic agent and, optionally, levamisole, a retinoid, an NFkB inhibitor, a redox quinone, an agent that enhances the intracellular accumulation of NADH+H+, a poly-alcohol, an inhibitor of pro-angiogenic growth factor(s) and an MMP inhibitor, such pharmaceutical composition allowing for the enhanced therapy and/or prevention of neoplastic diseases and disorders. |
| US07838511B2 |
Compositions and methods for treating, preventing and/or ameliorating cancers, the onset of cancers or the symptoms of cancers
Compositions and methods are disclosed for treating, preventing and/or ameliorating the symptoms of cancers such as breast cancer, colon cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, leukemia, skin cancer, prostate cancer, throat cancer, esophageal cancer etc., where the composition includes an associated complex of a nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and a phospholipid and the method includes administering before or after cancer identification an anti-cancer amount of the compositions. |
| US07838506B2 |
DNA-based aptamers for human cathepsin G
The present research is directed to the identification of non-peptidic inhibitors of cathepsin G characterised by high levels of selectivity and which can be efficaciously used in the treatment and prophylaxis of inflammatory occurrences and procoagulant conditions. The cathepsin G-inhibiting aptamers according to the invention consist of linear DNA or polynucleotide sequences having a chain length of at least 60 nucleotides and being substantially not subjected to undergo efficient base pairing. |
| US07838504B2 |
Methods and compositions for reducing viral genome amounts in a target cell
Methods and compositions for reducing viral genome amounts in a target cell are provided. In the subject methods, the activity of a miRNA is inhibited in a manner sufficient to reduce the amount of viral genome in the target cell, e.g., by introducing a miRNA inhibitory agent in the target cell. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and systems for use in practicing the subject methods. The subject invention finds use in a variety of applications, including the treatment of subjects suffering from a viral mediated disease condition, e.g., an HCV mediated disease condition. |
| US07838502B2 |
Compositions and methods to modulate H. influenzae pathogenesis
The present invention discloses novel signaling pathways controlling the pathogenesis of the human respiratory bacterium, Haemophilus influenzae. The lipooligosaccharide-phosphorylycholine (LOS-PC) cell surface epitope of H. influenzae enhances pathogenesis but also increases bacterial susceptibility to innate and adaptive immunity and the administration of therapeutic compounds. Modulation of the LOS-PC epitope may be affected by an interaction between environmental conditions (i.e., for example, oxygen tension) and genetic regulation of precursor biosynthetic pathway activity. LOS-PC epitope display increases under microaerobic conditions and decreases under aerobic conditions. This is consisent with a bacteria's propensity to initiate pathogensis under low oxygen conditions. Pathogenesis may be prevented by disrupting the role of the putative H. influenzae homologue of CsrA, that downregulates galU expression. Disrupting CsrA repression of galU expression resulted in increased LOS-PC epitope display. |
| US07838501B2 |
Coumermycin/novobiocin-regulated gene expression system
A chimeric transactivator comprises a transcription activation domain, a repressor protein DNA binding domain and the bacterial DNA gyrase B subunit. A target gene is operatively linked to operator DNA sequences recognized by the repressor binding domain. The addition of the antibiotic coumermycin results in a coumermycin-switched dimerization of the transactivator, which then binds to operator DNA sequences and activates transcription of the target gene. The addition of novobiocin switches off expression of the target gene by abolishing coumermycin-induced dimerization of the transactivator. |
| US07838497B2 |
Pro-angiogenic peptides
This present invention generally relates to peptides, compositions, treatment methods, and devices useful for the medical diagnosis and treatment of pathogenic disorders. More specifically, the invention relates to immunostimulatory peptides which can stimulate the production of therapeutically beneficial cytokines. The peptides of the invention can regulate the release of a specific pattern of cytokines that promote angiogenesis, and modulate the immune system of a subject, without inducing deleterious side effects such as inflammation. Therefore, the peptides have therapeutic importance, particularly with respect to wound healing and restoration of circulation to damaged tissues. |
| US07838494B2 |
Differentiation- or regeneration-inducing agent for alveoli
The present invention provides an agent comprising HGF for inducing differentiation of bone marrow cells into alveolar cells. The present invention also provides an HGF-containing agent for alveolar formation in pulmonary emphysema and the like in which alveoli are destroyed. |
| US07838492B2 |
Recombinant canine thyroid stimulating hormone and methods of production and use thereof
The invention includes a nucleic acid having a sequence at least 98% homologous to SEQ ID NO: 1, which encodes the α subunit of canine thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). The invention also includes a nucleic acid having a sequence at least 98% homologous to SEQ ID NO: 2, which encodes the β subunit of canine TSH. The invention also includes a method of producing a recombinant canine thyroid stimulating hormone (rcTSH) subunit by expressing a nucleic acid having a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 and a nucleic acid having a sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2 in a transgenic insect cell modified to sialylate proteins and producing a sialylated rcTSH subunit. The insect cell may be a lepidopteran cell. The rcTSH may be used for diagnosis and treatment. It may be used to diagnose canine hypothyroidism. |
| US07838488B2 |
Propanol and related compounds and their use in perfume compositions
The present invention a method of improving, enhancing or modifying a fragrance formulation through the addition of an olfactory acceptable amount of a compound of formula: wherein R is absent, hydrogen or methyl; R1, R2, and R3 are independently hydrogen or methyl; and the broken lines represent independently single or double bonds, with the proviso that when R1, R2, and R3 are hydrogen, R is methyl. |
| US07838487B2 |
Macrocyclic musk
The present invention is directed to novel compounds of the structure and a method for enhancing a perfume composition by incorporating an olfactory acceptable amount of the compounds provided above. |
| US07838486B2 |
Method of enhancing sports scores
Methods and compositions for enhancing the score of an individual in a sport activity are disclosed. |
| US07838480B2 |
Process for making personal washing bars exhibiting artisan crafted appearance having surface inclusions
A process is disclosed for the manufacture of a personal washing bar having an artisan crafted appearance that has one or more inclusions emanating from its surface. The process involves forming a billet of an extruded cleansing base; placing one or more inclusion masses on the surface of this billet; and stamping the inclusion bearing billet in a direction perpendicular to the surface on which the inclusion mass is placed so as to embed the inclusion mass in and fuse it with the extruded cleansing base to form a personal washing bar having one or more visually distinct surface inclusions substantially continuous with the continuous phase at the surface of the bar. |
| US07838479B2 |
Packaged product containing an extrudable multiphase composition of a free fatty acid phase and a soap phase
The invention relates to a cleansing composition product having at least one acid phase and at least one soap phase that are separated. The inventive composition is contained in a partitioned container in one embodiment and a partitionless container in another embodiment. This multiphase composition is stable upon storage and in a further embodiment is dispensed as a striped product where typically lather is reduced upon blending and a fatty acid is deposited onto the skin. |
| US07838471B2 |
Blend comprising group II and group IV basestocks
The invention relates to compositions comprising a blend of Group II basestocks and low volatility, low viscosity PAO basestocks. The blend is particularly useful for preparing finished lubricants that meet or even exceed the criteria for SAE Grade 0W multi-grade engine oils. The combination of these low volatility, low viscosity PAOs with Group II basestocks provide, in embodiments, the necessary performance criteria in automatic transmission fluids, automotive or industrial gear oils, hydraulic fluids, or any other high performance lubricant requiring a combination of excellent low fluidity and low volatility. |
| US07838464B2 |
Method for yield improvement in glyphosate-resistent legumes
Method for increasing the yield in glyphosate-resistant legumes, which comprises treating the plants or the seed with a mixture comprising a) a compound of the formula I where X, m, Q, A have the meaning given in the description and b) a glyphosate derivative II in a synergistically active amount. |
| US07838462B2 |
Ceramic support capable of supporting catalyst, catalyst-ceramic body and processes for producing same
A needle-shaped ceramic body having as its base material a cordierite porous body having a high specific surface area and superior thermal shock resistance, and a needle-shaped catalyst-ceramic body are provided.The present invention relates to a needle-shaped ceramic body having as its base material a needle-shaped cordierite in which the tips thereof are rounded, a needle-shaped catalyst-ceramic body loaded with a catalyst, and a method of production of a ceramic body in which a portion of a raw material (fluoride) gasified by a reaction between raw materials is grown into a needle like shape on the metal catalyst (Fe), wherein the tips of needle-shaped particles are rounded, using a vapor-liquid-solid (VLS) reaction, in a raw material burning process.A honeycomb structure composed of the needle-shaped ceramic for supporting a catalyst is provided, in which decreases in specific surface area caused by sintering can be inhibited, and it enables early catalyst activation due to the low thermal capacity, and has low pressure loss. |
| US07838459B2 |
Catalyst supports and carbon nanotubes produced thereon
The present invention is related to single and/or multiple-wall carbon nanotubes which may contain interstitial metals obtainable by a preparation process, comprising a catalytic step using a catalytic system, said catalytic system comprising a catalyst and a support, said support comprising hydroxides and/or carbonates or mixtures thereof with or without metal oxides. The present invention is also related to carbon fibers obtainable by said preparation process. The present invention also pertains in particular to said catalytic system and to said preparation process. Another aspect concerns the use of the nanotubes and of the catalytic system according to the invention. |
| US07838454B2 |
Method and apparatus for desorbing material
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for the continuous countercurrent desorption of targeted materials including metals, non-metals and inorganic and/or organic compounds of thereof, wherein the desorption method is divided to the two modes namely: (I) desorption and (II) re-absorption. The desorption of the target material from the loaded resin using the fresh desorbent takes place in mode (I). According to mode (I) loaded resin moves upwardly in a chamber. According to mode (II) impurities are desorbed from resin and targeted material in solution can be re-absorbed. The resin moves downwardly in another chamber during mode (II). Concentrated eluates, which are suitable for the direct economical recovery of chemical elements and/or compounds thereof, can be produced using the present invention. The apparatus of the present invention includes desorption and re-absorption zones that are configured using a “pipe-in-pipe” construction or a U-shape construction. |
| US07838453B2 |
Ceramic powder and method for producing ceramic powder
A ceramic powder contains a principal component that is a perovskite-type complex oxide represented by the formula ANbO3 (A is at least one selected from alkali metal elements and contains 10 mole percent or more of K) and also contains 0.0001 mole or more of an element per mole of the principal component. The element is at least one selected from the group consisting of Yb, Y, In, Nd, Eu, Gd, Dy, Sm, Ho, Er, Tb, and Lu. The ceramic powder preferably further contains at least one selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, and Sn. This enables that a non-deliquescent alkali niobate-based ceramic powder is produced at a high yield. |
| US07838451B2 |
Alkali-free glass and liquid crystal display panel
To provide an alkali-free glass excellent in the properties for glass substrates to be used for display, excellent in the resistance to reduction, and suitable for forming by a float process.An alkali-free glass consisting essentially of, as represented by mol %: SiO2at least 60% and less than 66%, Al2O30 to 12%, B2O35 to 10%, MgO0 to 18%, CaO0 to 18%, SrO0 to 18%, BaO0 to 6%, CaO + SrO10 to 25%, MgO + CaO + SrO + BaO15.5 to 30% and containing substantially no alkali metal oxide. |
| US07838450B2 |
Optical glass
An optical glass having a refractive index (nd) within a range from 141 to 1.47 and an Abbe number (νd) within a range from 90 to 100 comprises in mass % on element basis: P 0.1-5.0% Al 1.0-20.0% F30.0-60.0% and O 1.0-20.0% and comprises, as an essential component, one or more elements selected from the group consisting of Ca, Sr and Ba. In this optical glass, the ratio (Si+B+P+Al)/F is within a range from 0.15 to 0.40. |
| US07838439B2 |
Method of manufacturing an insulating film containing hafnium
A stacked film has an insulating film containing hafnium formed above a silicon layer and a polysilicon layer formed on the insulating film. The stacked film is heated in an atmosphere containing oxygen and nitrogen and having the total pressure approximately equal to a partial pressure of the nitrogen. |
| US07838438B2 |
Dielectric layer, method of manufacturing the dielectric layer and method of manufacturing capacitor using the same
A dielectric layer, an MIM capacitor, a method of manufacturing the dielectric layer and a method of manufacturing the MIM capacitor. The method of manufacturing the dielectric layer includes chemically reacting a metal source with different amounts of an oxidizing agent based on the cycle of the chemical reactions in order to control leakage characteristics of the dielectric layer, the electrical characteristics of the dielectric layer, and the dielectric characteristics of the dielectric layer. |
| US07838437B2 |
Method for simultaneous recrystallization and doping of semiconductor layers
The invention relates to a method for simultaneous recrystallization and doping of semiconductor layers, in particular for the production of crystalline silicon thin layer solar cells. In this method, in a first step a substrate base layer 1 is produced, in a step subsequent thereto, on the latter an intermediate layer system 2 which has at least one doped partial layer is deposited, in a step subsequent thereto, an absorber layer 3 which is undoped or likewise doped is deposited on the intermediate layer system 2, and in a recrystallization step, the absorber layer 3 is heated, melted, cooled and tempered. In an advantageous method modification, instead of an undoped capping layer, a capping layer system 4 which has at least one partial layer can also be applied on the absorber layer 3. |
| US07838434B2 |
Method of plasma etching of high-K dielectric materials
A method of etching high dielectric constant materials using a halogen gas, a reducing gas and an etch rate control gas chemistry. |
| US07838431B2 |
Method for surface treatment of semiconductor substrates
Methods and apparatus for processing a substrate are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method of processing a substrate may include providing a substrate having at least one of a defect or a contaminant disposed on or near a surface of the substrate; and selectively annealing a portion of the substrate with a laser beam in the presence of a process gas comprising hydrogen. The laser beam may be moved over the substrate or continuously, or in a stepwise fashion. The laser beam may be applied in a continuous wave or pulsed mode. The process gas may further comprise an inert gas, such as, at least one of helium, argon, or nitrogen. A layer of material may be subsequently deposited atop the annealed substrate. |
| US07838429B2 |
Method to manufacture a thin film resistor
A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device that method comprises forming a thin film resistor by a process that includes depositing a resistive material layer on a semiconductor substrate. The process also includes depositing an insulating layer on the resistive material layer, and performing a first dry etch process on the insulating layer to form an insulative body. The process further includes performing a second dry etch process on the resistive material layer to form a resistive body. The resistive body and the insulative body have substantially identical perimeters. |
| US07838428B2 |
Method of repairing process induced dielectric damage by the use of GCIB surface treatment using gas clusters of organic molecular species
When an interconnect structure is built on porous ultra low k (ULK) material, the bottom and/or sidewall of the trench and/or via is usually damaged by a following metallization or cleaning process which may be suitable for dense higher dielectric materials. Embodiments of the present invention may provide a method of repairing process induced dielectric damage from forming an interconnect structure on an inter-layer dielectric (ILD) material. The method includes treating an exposed area of the ILD material to create a carbon-rich area, and metallizing the carbon-rich area. One embodiment includes providing treatment to an exposed sidewall area of the ILD material to create a carbon-rich area by irradiating the exposed area using a gas cluster ion beam (GCIB) generated through a gas including a straight chain or branched, aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon, and metallizing the carbon-rich area. |
| US07838427B2 |
Method for planarization
A method of planarizing a dielectric insulating layer including providing a substrate including forming a first dielectric insulating layer having a concave and convex portion on the substrate; forming an organic resinous layer on the first dielectric insulating layer and exposing the convex portion of the first dielectric insulating layer; isotropically etching the first dielectric insulating layer convex portion; removing the organic resinous layer; and, forming a second dielectric insulating layer on the first dielectric insulating layer. |
| US07838425B2 |
Method of treating surface of semiconductor substrate
A method of treating the surface of a semiconductor substrate has cleaning the semiconductor substrate having a pattern formed thereon by using a chemical solution, removing the chemical solution by using pure water, forming a water repellent protective film on the surface of the semiconductor substrate, rinsing the semiconductor substrate by using pure water, and drying the semiconductor substrate. |
| US07838422B2 |
Al-doped charge trap layer, non-volatile memory device and methods of fabricating the same
Provided is an aluminum (Al) doped charge trap layer, a non-volatile memory device and methods of fabricating the same. The charge trap layer may include a plurality of silicon nano dots that trap charges and a silicon oxide layer that covers the silicon nano dots, wherein the charge trap layer is doped with aluminum (Al). The non-volatile memory device may include a substrate including a source and a drain on separate regions of the substrate, a tunneling film on the substrate contacting the source and the drain, the charge trap layer according to example embodiments, a blocking film on the charge trap layer, and a gate electrode on the blocking film. |
| US07838421B2 |
Method of forming metal line of semiconductor device
A method of forming metal lines of a semiconductor device, comprising providing a semiconductor substrate in which a plurality of gates and junctions formed between the gates are included in a cell area and a peripheral area; forming an insulating layer over the semiconductor substrate including the gates; forming an etch protection layer over the insulating layer; etching the etch protection layer and the insulating layer, and gap-filling conductive material to form contact plugs contacting the junctions of the cell area; and, forming first metal lines contacting the contact plugs and forming second metal lines contacting the junctions of the peripheral area by etching the etch protection layer and the insulating layer. |
| US07838420B2 |
Method for forming a packaged semiconductor device
A packaged semiconductor device includes an interconnect layer over a first side of a polymer layer, a semiconductor device surrounded on at least three sides by the polymer layer and coupled to the interconnect layer, a first conductive element over a second side of the polymer layer, wherein the second side is opposite the first side, and a connector block within the polymer layer. The connector block has at least one electrical path extending from a first surface of the connector block to a second surface of the connector block. The at least one electrical path electrically couples the interconnect layer to the first conductive element. A method of forming the packaged semiconductor device is also described. |
| US07838418B2 |
Spray dispensing method for applying liquid metal
Embodiments of a method for applying a thermal-interface material are described. During this method, a first surface of a heat-removal device and a second surface of a semiconductor die are prepared. Next, a region on a given surface, which is at least one of the first surface and the second surface, is defined. Then, the thermal-interface material is applied to at least the region, where the thermal-interface material includes a material that is a liquid metal over a range of operating temperatures of the semiconductor die. |
| US07838415B2 |
Method of fabricating dual damascene structure
A method of fabricating a dual damascene structure is described. A dielectric layer and a metal hard mask layer are sequentially formed on a substrate having thereon a conductive layer and a liner layer. The metal hard mask layer and the dielectric layer are patterned to form a via hole exposing a portion of the liner layer. A gap-filling layer is filled in the via hole, having a height of ¼ to ½ of the depth of the via hole. A trench is formed in the metal hard mask layer and the dielectric layer. The gap-filling layer is removed to expose the portion of the liner layer, which is then removed. A metal layer is formed filling in the via hole and the trench, and then the metal hard mask layer is removed. |
| US07838413B2 |
Method of manufacturing phase-change memory element
Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a phase-change memory in which the lower electrode of the phase-change memory device is formed using barrier metal for forming a metal interconnection and a via in damascene and dual damascene processes. The method includes the steps of patterning an insulating layer on a semiconductor substrate, sequentially forming barrier metal and metal on the patterned insulating layer, polishing the metal by a CMP process to planarize the metal and patterning the planarized barrier metal to a lower electrode of a desired phase-change memory device, depositing an insulating layer on the patterned lower electrode, forming a hole in the deposited insulating layer, and forming an upper electrode on the resultant material to pattern the upper electrode, and depositing an insulating layer on the upper electrode and forming a via for connecting a metal interconnection and the lower electrode to each other. Therefore, additional deposition for forming the lower electrode is not necessary. Also, copper (Cu) and copper alloy are used, interconnection resistance is reduced to be stabilized so that it is possible to improve the characteristic of the semiconductor device. |
| US07838410B2 |
Method of electrically connecting element to wiring, method of producing light-emitting element assembly, and light-emitting element assembly
A method of electrically connecting an element to wiring includes the steps of forming a conductive fixing member precursor layer at least on wiring provided on a base; and arranging an element having a connecting portion on the wiring such that the connecting portion contacts the conductive fixing member precursor layer, and then heating the conductive fixing member precursor layer to form a conductive fixing member latter, thereby fixing the connecting portion of the element to the wiring, with the conductive fixing member layer therebetween, wherein the conductive fixing member precursor layer is composed of a solution-tape conductive material. |
| US07838409B2 |
Structures and methods for an application of a flexible bridge
One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates high-bandwidth communication using a flexible bridge. This system includes a chip with an active face upon which active circuitry and signal pads reside, and a second component with a surface upon which active circuitry and/or signal pads reside. A flexible bridge provides high-bandwidth communication between the active face of the chip and the surface of the second component. This flexible bridge provides a flexible connection that allows the chip to be moved with six degrees of freedom relative to the second component without affecting communication between the chip and the second component. Hence, the flexible bridge allows the chip and the second component to communicate without requiring precise alignment between the chip and the second component. |
| US07838405B2 |
Method for manufacturing semiconductor device having bulb-type recessed channel
A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device having a bulb-type recessed channel including: forming a trench that defines an active region including a channel region having a sidewall and a junction region in a semiconductor substrate; forming a device isolation layer that buries the trench, and forming a sidewall pattern that covers the sidewall of the channel region; forming a bulb-type trench by overlapping with the channel region in the semiconductor substrate, and forming a bottom protrusion having a predetermined space parted from the device isolation layer by removing the sidewall pattern; and forming a gate stack that overlaps with the bulb-type trench and the bottom protrusion. |
| US07838404B2 |
Method of fabricating a nonvolatile semiconductor memory
A nonvolatile semiconductor memory fabrication method including forming a first insulating film and a floating gate electrode material on a semiconductor substrate; forming a gate insulating film and a floating gate electrode by etching the first insulating film and the floating gate electrode material, respectively, and forming a groove for an element isolation region by etching the semiconductor substrate; and forming an element region and the element isolation region by burying a second insulating film in the groove and planarizing the second insulating film. |
| US07838401B2 |
Semiconductor device and manufacturing method thereof
A semiconductor device comprises a field-effect transistor arranged in a semiconductor substrate, which transistor has a gate electrode, source/drain impurity diffusion regions, and carbon layers surrounding the source/drain impurity diffusion regions. Each of the carbon layers is provided at an associated of the source/drain impurity diffusion regions and positioned so as to be offset from the front edge of a source/drain extension in direction away from the gate electrode and to surround as profile the associated source/drain impurity diffusion region. |
| US07838400B2 |
Rapid thermal oxide passivated solar cell with improved junction
A method of manufacturing a solar cell is provided. One surface of a semiconductor substrate is doped with a n-type dopant. The substrate is then subjected to a thermal oxidation process to form an oxide layer on one or both surfaces of the substrate. The thermal process also diffuses the dopant into the substrate, smoothing the concentration profile. The smoothed concentration gradient enables the oxide layer to act as a passivating layer. Anti-reflective coatings may be applied over the oxide layers, and a reflective layer may be applied on the surface opposite the doped surface to complete the solar cell. |
| US07838395B2 |
Semiconductor wafer level interconnect package utilizing conductive ring and pad for separate voltage supplies and method of making the same
A semiconductor die has active circuits formed on its active surface. Contact pads are formed on the active surface of the semiconductor die and coupled to the active circuits. A die extension region is formed around a periphery of the semiconductor die. Through hole vias (THV) are formed in the die extension region. A conductive plane or ring is formed in a center area on the active surface of the semiconductor die. The conductive plane or ring is coupled to a first contact pad for providing a first power supply potential to the active circuits. The conductive plane or ring is electrically connected to a first THV. A conductive ring is formed partially around a perimeter of the conduction plane or ring. The conductive ring is coupled to a second contact pad for providing a second power supply potential to the active circuits. The conductive ring is electrically connected to a second THV. |
| US07838394B2 |
Method of manufacturing semiconductor device
A semiconductor substrate in a wafer state having one surface provided thereon a plurality of external connection electrodes is stacked onto a support film. The wafer-state semiconductor substrate stuck on the support film is cut into a plurality of chip size semiconductor substrates, whereby the adjacent semiconductor substrates are separated from each other, and each semiconductor substrate is provided with at least one of the external connection electrodes. At least one protection film is formed on the other surface of the chip size semiconductor substrates, and on a peripheral side surface thereof that the chip size semiconductor substrates, which are adjacent to each other, are separated from each other. |
| US07838389B2 |
Enclosed void cavity for low dielectric constant insulator
Field effect devices and ICs (80, 82, 84) with very low gate-drain capacitance Cgd are provided by forming a substantially empty void (70, 100) between the gate (60′) and the drain (27) regions. For vertical FETS a cavity (70, 100) is etched in the semiconductor (SC) (40) and provided with a gate dielectric liner (54, 92). A poly-SC gate (60′) deposited in the cavity (50) has a central fissure (empty pipe) (63) extending through to the underlying SC (40). This fissure (63) is used to etch the void (70, 100) in the SC (40) beneath the poly-gate (60′). The fissure (63) is then closed by a dielectric plug (74, 84, 102) formed by deposition or oxidation without significantly filling the etched void (70, 100). Conventional process steps are used to provide the source (24) and body regions (25) around the cavity (50) containing the gate (60′), and to provide a drift space (26) and drain region (27) below the body region (25). The etched void (70, 100) between the gate (60′) and drain (27) provides lower Cgd and Ron*Qg than can be achieved using low k dielectrics. |
| US07838386B2 |
Method and system for patterning alignment marks on a transparent substrate
Disclosed is a method and a system for forming alignment marks on a transparent substrate. A light reflective layer is deposited over an optically transparent substrate of a wafer. A region is defined around an alignment mark on the optically transparent substrate. The light reflective layer is removed from a substantial portion of the transparent substrate excluding the region. In addition, a micro electro-mechanical systems device is disclosed. The device comprises an optically transparent substrate, at least one optically partially transparent alignment mark on the optically transparent substrate, and a plurality of reflective elements or imaging pixels attached to the optically transparent substrate. |
| US07838385B2 |
Method for manufacturing reservoir capacitor of semiconductor device
A method for manufacturing a reservoir capacitor of a semiconductor device reduces the resistance of the reservoir capacitor to secure reliability of the semiconductor device. The method comprises: forming a dummy pattern having a lattice structure over a transistor; forming a first interlayer insulating film over the resulting structure including the dummy pattern; etching the first interlayer insulating film to form a line-structured storage node contact region between the lattice structures; and filling a conductive layer in the line-structured storage node contact region to form a line-structured storage node contact. |
| US07838381B2 |
Stud capacitor device and fabrication method
The present teachings relate to a method of forming a container capacitor structure on a substrate. In one embodiment, the method comprises etching a recess in the substrate, depositing a first conductive layer on the substrate so as to overlie the substrate and the recess, depositing a filler layer so as to overlie the first conductive layer and fill the recess, and etching the first and second conductive layers so as to define a lower electrode within the recess. The method further comprises forming a cap layer on the lower electrode so as to overlie the first conductive layer and the filler layer and etching at least a portion of the substrate away from the lower electrode to thereby at least partially isolate the lower electrode. Subsequently, the remainder of the capacitor structure may be formed by depositing a dielectric layer on the lower electrode and depositing a second conductive layer on the dielectric layer so as to form an upper electrode. |
| US07838376B2 |
Non-destructive inline epi pattern shift monitor using selective epi
Integrated circuits using buried layers under epitaxial layers present a challenge in aligning patterns for surface components to the buried layers, because the epitaxial material over the buried layer diminishes the visibility of and shifts the apparent position of the buried layer. A method of measuring the lateral offset, known as the epi pattern shift, between a buried layer and a pattern for a surface component using planar processing technology and commonly used semiconductor fabrication metrology tools is disclosed. The disclosed method may be used on a pilot wafer to provide optimization data for a production line running production wafers, or may be used on production wafers directly. An integrated circuit fabricated using the instant invention is also disclosed. |
| US07838374B2 |
Method of manufacturing a bipolar transistor
The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a bipolar transistor on a semiconductor substrate (11) which is provided with a first, a second and a third layer (1,2,3) of a first, second and third semiconductor material respectively, all of a first conductivity type. A first portion of the second layer (2) is transformed into a buried isolation region (15) comprising a first electrically insulating material. A first semiconductor region (6) of the first conductivity type, comprising, for example, a collector region, is formed from a second portion of the second layer (2) adjoining the buried isolation region (15) and a portion of the first layer (1) adjoining the second portion of the second layer (2). Then a base region (7) is formed on the buried isolation region (15) and on the first semiconductor region (6) by transforming the third layer (3) into a second conductivity type, which is opposite to the first conductivity type. Thereafter a second semiconductor region (8) of the first conductivity type, comprising, for example, an emitter region, is formed on a part of the base region (7). This method provides for the formation of a bipolar transistor with an advantageous decrease of the extrinsic collector to base region (6,7) capacitance by the fact that the value of this capacitance is mainly determined by the buried isolation region (15) which has a substantially lower dielectric constant than that of the collector to base region (6,7) junction. |
| US07838373B2 |
Replacement spacers for MOSFET fringe capacitance reduction and processes of making same
A process includes planarizing a microelectronic device that includes a gate stack and adjacent trench contacts. The process also includes removing a gate spacer at the gate stack and replacing the gate spacer with a dielectric that results in a lowered overlap capacitance between the gate stack and an adjacent embedded trench contact. |
| US07838371B2 |
Method of manufacturing a FET gate
A method of manufacturing a FET gate with a plurality of materials includes depositing a dummy region 8, and then forming a plurality of metallic layers 16, 18, 20 on gate dielectric 6 by conformally depositing a layer of each metallic layer and then anisotropically etching back to leave the metallic layer on the sides 10 of the dummy region. The dummy region is then removed leaving the metallic layers 16,18, 20 as the gate over the gate dielectric 6. |
| US07838370B2 |
Highly selective liners for semiconductor fabrication
A method for manufacturing an isolation structure is disclosed that protects the isolation structure during etching of a dichlorosilane (DCS) nitride layer. The method involves the formation of a bis-(t-butylamino)silane-based nitride liner layer within the isolation trench, which exhibits a five-fold greater resistance to nitride etching solutions as compared with DCS nitride, thereby allowing protection against damage from unintended over-etching. The bis-(t-butylamino)silane-based nitride layer also exerts a greater tensile strain on moat regions that results in heightened carrier mobility of active regions, thereby increasing the performance of NMOS transistors embedded therein. |
| US07838366B2 |
Method for fabricating a metal gate structure
A method of fabricating a metal gate structure is provided. The method includes providing a semiconductor substrate with a planarized polysilicon material; patterned the planarized polysilicon material to form at least a first gate and a second gate, wherein the first gate is located on the active region and the second gate at least partially overlaps with the isolation region; forming an inter-layer dielectric material covering the gates; planarizing the inter-layer dielectric material until exposing the gates and forming an inter layer-dielectric layer; performing an etching process to remove the gates to form a first recess and a second recess within the inter-layer dielectric layer; forming a gate dielectric material on a surface of each of the recesses; forming at least a metal material within the recesses; and performing a planarization process. |
| US07838359B2 |
Technique for forming contact insulation layers and silicide regions with different characteristics
A technique is provided that enables the formation of metal silicide individually for N-channel transistors and P-channel transistors, while at the same time a strain-inducing mechanism is also provided individually for each transistor type. In this way, a cobalt silicide having a reduced distance to the channel region of an NMOS transistor may be provided, while a P-channel transistor may receive a highly conductive nickel silicide, without unduly affecting or compromising the characteristics of the N-channel transistor. |
| US07838351B2 |
Thin film transistor manufacturing method, thin film transistor and display device using the same
A thin film transistor manufacturing method includes the steps of: forming a gate electrode, gate insulating film and amorphous silicon film in succession on an insulating substrate; forming a channel protective film only in the region which will serve as a channel region of the amorphous silicon film; and forming an n-plus silicon film and metal layer on top of the channel protective film and amorphous silicon film in succession. The method further includes the step of patterning the amorphous silicon film and n-plus silicon film to selectively leave the region associated with source and drain electrodes, using the channel protective film as an etching stopper to selectively remove the region of the n-plus silicon film and metal layer associated with the channel region so as to form source and drain regions from the n-plus silicon film and also form source and drain electrodes from the metal layer. |
| US07838348B2 |
Semiconductor device
One exemplary embodiment includes a semiconductor device. The semiconductor device can include a channel including one or more of a metal oxide including zinc-germanium, zinc-lead, cadmium-germanium, cadmium-tin, cadmium-lead. |
| US07838346B2 |
Manufacturing method of semiconductor device
Ni silicide is formed through simple steps. After forming a semiconductor film over a substrate, a Ni film is deposited over the semiconductor film while heating the substrate, thereby forming Ni suicide on the semiconductor film. Alternatively, after forming a semiconductor film over a substrate, a Ni film is deposited over the semiconductor film while heating the substrate up to 450° C. or higher, thereby forming Ni silicide on the semiconductor film. Alternatively, after forming a semiconductor film over a substrate, a Ni film is deposited with a thickness of 10 nm or more over the semiconductor film while heating the substrate to 450° C. or higher, thereby forming Ni silicide on the semiconductor film. Alternatively, after forming a semiconductor film over a substrate, and removing an oxide film on the semiconductor film, a Ni film is deposited over the semiconductor film while heating the substrate up to 450° C. or higher, thereby forming Ni silicide on the semiconductor film. Alternatively, after forming a semiconductor film over a substrate, and removing an oxide film on the semiconductor film, a Ni film is deposited with a thickness of 10 nm or more over the semiconductor film while heating the substrate up to 450° C. or higher, thereby forming Ni silicide on the semiconductor film. |
| US07838342B2 |
Memory device and method
During first portion of a first read cycle determining that a first input of a sense amplifier is to receive information based upon a state of a storage cell during a first portion of a read cycle, and determining that a conductance at the first input is substantially equal to a conductance at a second input of the sense amplifier during the first portion. A plurality of NAND string modules are connected to a global bit line of a memory device that includes a memory column where a plurality of NAND strings and a buffer are formed. |
| US07838341B2 |
Self-aligned memory cells and method for forming
The invention provides a memory cell based on variable resistance material memory element that includes an access device having a pillar structure that may also include a protective sidewall layer. The pillar access device selects and isolates the memory cell from other memory array cells and is adapted to both self-align any memory element formed thereon, and to deliver suitable programming current to the memory element. The pillar structure is formed from one or more access device layers stacked above a wordline and below the memory element. Optional resistive layers may be selectively formed within the pillar structure to minimize resistance in the access device layer and the memory element. The pillar access device may be a diode, transistor, Ovonic threshold switch or other device capable of regulating current flow to an overlying programmable memory material. |
| US07838340B2 |
Pre-molded clip structure
A method for making a premolded clip structure is disclosed. The method includes obtaining a first clip and a second clip, and forming a molding material around the first clip comprising a first surface and the second clip comprising a second surface. The first surface of the first clip structure and the second surface of the second clip structure are exposed through the molding material, and a premolded clip structure is then formed. |
| US07838337B2 |
Semiconductor device and method of forming an interposer package with through silicon vias
A semiconductor device is fabricated by providing a carrier for supporting the semiconductor device. A first semiconductor die is mounted to the carrier. The first semiconductor die has a contact pad. A first dummy die is mounted to the carrier. The first dummy die has a through-silicon via (TSV). The first semiconductor die and the first dummy die are encapsulated using a wafer molding material. A first interconnect structure is formed over the first semiconductor die and the first dummy die. The first interconnect structure is connected to the contact pad of the first semiconductor die and the TSV of the first dummy die. The carrier is removed and a second interconnect structure is formed over the first semiconductor die and the first dummy die. The second interconnect structure is connected to the TSV of the first dummy die. A semiconductor package is connected to the second interconnect structure. |
| US07838335B2 |
Manufacturing method of semiconductor device with a mold resin having a mold release agent
The adhesive property of the mold resin exposed to the ball face side of a semiconductor package and under-filling resin is improved, and the manufacturing method of the semiconductor device which can prevent peeling at both interface is obtained. The sputtering step which does sputtering of the ball face side of the semiconductor package whose mold resin in which wax or fatty acid was included exposed to the ball face side by Ar plasma, the step which does flip chip junction of the semiconductor package at wiring substrate upper part after the sputtering step, and the step fills up with under-filling resin between the semiconductor package and the wiring substrate are included. |
| US07838332B2 |
Method of manufacturing a semiconductor package with a bump using a carrier
A method of manufacturing a semiconductor package with a bump using a carrier. One embodiment provides forming a bump on a carrier. A gap is formed in the carrier that undercuts the bump. A semiconductor chip is attached to the carrier. The chip is electrically connected to the bump. An encapsulant is deposited into the gap. The carrier is removed from the bump. |
| US07838331B2 |
Method for dicing semiconductor substrate
A device separated from a wafer includes: a chip having a sidewall, which is provided by a dicing surface of the wafer in a case where the device is separated from the wafer; and a protection member disposed on the sidewall of the chip for protecting the chip from being contaminated by a dust from the dicing surface. In the device, the dicing surface of the wafer is covered with the protection member so that the chip is prevented from contaminated with the dust. |
| US07838328B2 |
Method for manufacturing semiconductor device
A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device having flexibility by separating an element that is manufactured by a comparatively low-temperature (temperature of less than 500° C.) process from a substrate is provided. The element is separated from a glass substrate by the following steps: forming a silicone layer over a glass substrate; performing plasma treatment to the surface of the silicone layer to weaken the surface of the silicone layer; stacking an organic compound layer over the silicone layer; and forming an element that is manufactured through a process at a comparatively low-temperature, typically, a temperature that the organic compound can withstand, over the compound layer. |
| US07838326B2 |
Methods of fabricating semiconductor device including phase change layer
Provided are methods of fabricating a semiconductor device including a phase change layer. Methods may include forming a dielectric layer on a substrate, forming an opening in the dielectric layer and depositing, on the substrate having the opening, a phase change layer that contains an element that lowers a process temperature of a thermal treatment process to a temperature that is lower than a melting point of the phase change layer. Methods may include migrating a portion of the phase change layer from outside the opening, into the opening by the thermal treatment process that includes the process temperature that is lower than the melting point of the phase change layer. |
| US07838320B2 |
Semiconductor physical quantity sensor and method for manufacturing the same
A method for manufacturing a semiconductor physical quantity sensor having a fixed portion, a movable portion and an output terminal includes: forming a metal layer on a semiconductor layer; forming a resist on the metal layer; forming an opening and a side etching hole in the resist; anisotropically etching the metal layer via the opening and the hole; anisotropically etching the semiconductor layer via the opening so that the fixed portion is formed in the semiconductor layer; and side etching the metal layer from the opening and the hole so that the output terminal is formed on a part of the fixed portion, and a metal member is formed on another part of the fixed portion in such a manner that the metal member is electrically separated from the output terminal. |
| US07838317B2 |
Vertical nitride semiconductor light emitting diode and method of manufacturing the same
A vertical nitride-based semiconductor LED comprises a structure support layer; a p-electrode formed on the structure support layer; a p-type nitride semiconductor layer formed on the p-electrode; an active layer formed on the p-type nitride semiconductor layer; an n-type nitride semiconductor layer formed on the active layer; an n-electrode formed on a portion of the n-type nitride semiconductor layer; and a buffer layer formed on a region of the n-type nitride semiconductor layer on which the n-electrode is not formed, the buffer layer having irregularities formed thereon. The surface of the n-type nitride semiconductor layer coming in contact with the n-electrode is flat. |
| US07838316B2 |
Method for manufacturing a nitride semiconductor laser element and a nitride semiconductor laser element
A method for manufacturing a nitride semiconductor laser element, which has over a substrate a laminate including an element region constituting a cavity, an island layer separated from the element region, an exposed region separating the element region from the island layer, and an auxiliary groove provided along an end face of the cavity, and with which the cavity end face is obtained by dividing the laminate and the substrate along the first auxiliary groove, the method comprises a step of: forming the laminate over the substrate; removing part of the laminate to separate the laminate into the element region and the island layer and to form the exposed region provided continuously in the cavity direction of the nitride semiconductor laser element; forming the first auxiliary groove so as to be adjacent to the island layer; and dividing so that the island layer is disposed in a corner of the nitride semiconductor laser element to obtain a nitride semiconductor laser element. |
| US07838314B2 |
Organic light emitting display and method of fabricating the same
An organic light emitting display device includes a first substrate, an array of organic light emitting pixels formed on the substrate, a second substrate opposing the first substrate. A frit seal interconnects the first and second substrates and surrounds the array of organic light emitting pixels. A film structure interposed between the second substrate and the array of organic light emitting pixels and contacts both the second substrate and the array. |
| US07838313B2 |
Pixel well electrode
Various apparatus and methods relating to pixel wells and electrodes that are at least partially concurrently formed are disclosed. |
| US07838312B2 |
Light-emitting diode light bar and method for manufacturing the same
In a light-emitting diode light bar of a light-emitting device, a first lead and a second lead are juxtaposed with a distance. A light-emitting diode crystal has a first electrode and a second electrode. Then, the first electrode is electrically fixed to the first lead. The second electrode is electrically connected to the second lead via a metallic lead. A light-transmitting body is used to package the light-emitting diode crystal and the metallic lead. Finally, via a hot pressing process, an insulating layer covers the first lead and the second lead. In this way, a light-emitting diode light bar is formed. |
| US07838310B2 |
Tunable alignment geometry
An alignment target with geometry designs provides a desired alignment offset for processes (both symmetric and asymmetric) on a wafer substrate. The alignment target includes one or more sub-targets, where each sub-target is defined as having a left portion and a right portion having a different geometric pattern, and where the left portion has a geometry density and the right portion has a geometry density. |
| US07838309B1 |
Measurement and control of strained devices
A method that includes measuring stress on at least one of a monitor substrate, a production substrate, and a proxy device on a production substrate to produce stress data, measuring shape on at least one of a proxy device on a production substrate and a production device on a production substrate to produce shape data, and inputting the stress data and the shape data into an elastic deformation calculation to determine a stress value for a production device. |
| US07838308B2 |
Method of controlling embedded material/gate proximity
A method that includes forming a gate of a semiconductor device on a substrate and forming a recess for an embedded silicon-straining material in source and drain regions for the gate. In this method, a proximity value, which is defined as a distance between the gate and a closest edge of the recess, is controlled by controlling formation of an oxide layer provided beneath the gate. The method can also include feedforward control of process steps in the formation of the recess based upon values measured during the formation of the recess. The method can also apply feedback control to adjust a subsequent recess formation process performed on a subsequent semiconductor device based on the comparison between a measured proximity value and a target proximity value to decrease a difference between a proximity value of the subsequent semiconductor device and the target proximity value. |
| US07838304B2 |
Liquid reagent of color former and method of stabilizing the same
A liquid reagent in which a methylene blue compound color former is stably stored in a liquid state; and a method of stabilizing a methylene blue compound color former in a liquid state. A methylene blue compound color former is stabilized by causing it to coexist with either a quaternary ammonium compound having a C12 or higher hydrocarbon chain or a salt thereof in a liquid medium. Examples of the methylene blue compound color former include 10-(carboxymethylaminocarbonyl)-3,7-bis(dimethylamino) phenothiazine. |
| US07838300B2 |
Method of reducing temperature difference between a pair of substrates
A method of reducing a temperature difference between a high-temperature and a low-temperature substrate includes interposing a heat transfer facilitating layer which has a higher thermal conductivity than air and can hold particles between the substrates, and maintaining close contact between the high-temperature substrate, the heat transfer facilitating layer, and the low-temperature substrate, wherein formation of an air layer can be at least substantially prevented between the high-temperature substrate and the heat transfer facilitating layer, and between the low-temperature substrate and the heat transfer facilitating layer. |
| US07838297B2 |
Combustion optimization for fossil fuel fired boilers
A method of optimizing operation of a fossil fuel fired boiler includes, in an exemplary embodiment, providing a plurality of sensors positioned in different spatial positions within the fossil fuel fired boiler. The method also includes recording sensor outputs, identifying spatial combustion anomalies indicated by sensor outputs, identifying burners responsible for the spatial combustion anomalies, and adjusting air flow of responsible burners to alleviate the spatial combustion anomalies. |
| US07838294B2 |
Inhibitors of the JNK signal transduction pathway and methods of use
JNK-interacting protein 1 (JIP-1), an inhibitor of the JNK1 protein, and methods of treating a pathological condition or of preventing the occurrence of a pathological condition in a patient by the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of JIP-1 polypeptides, peptides, peptide mimetics, or nucleic acids are described. |
| US07838292B1 |
Methods for obtaining adult human olfactory progenitor cells
An isolated human olfactory stem cell can be prepared by culturing human tissue from olfactory neuroepithelium to form neurospheres. |
| US07838287B2 |
Library of a collection of cells
The present invention relates to combinatorial gene expression libraries and methods for making these. Such libraries are useful in discovery of novel and/or enhanced metabolic pathways leading to the production of novel compounds for e.g drug discovery and/or to the production of known compounds in novel quantities or in novel compartments of the cells. The expression libraries in particular are composed of host cells capable of co-ordinated and controllable expression of large numbers of heterologous genes in the host cells. |
| US07838285B1 |
Imaging electrophoresis system
Apparatus and method employing gel electrophoresis and optical imaging techniques to measure the amount of biomaterial that attaches to specified locations on a detector slide and to determine the molecular weight of the molecules at those locations. |
| US07838284B2 |
Measurement of concentrations and binding energetics
Free-standing microfluidic channels are used to both transport and analyze molecules of interest. In a biochemical context, such molecules may be polypeptides, nucleic acids, or other biomolecules. The free-standing channels provide a real-time readout of concentration without the need for labeling with reporter molecules. The channels can also measure enthalpy values and equilibrium constants by detecting heat released from or absorbed by the sample. |
| US07838283B2 |
Wicking cassette method and apparatus for automated rapid immunohistochemistry
A sample processing system that may be configured to achieve automatic withdrawal of a substance at the end of appropriate processing sequences such as histochemical processing may involve a plurality of samples for which substances removed by moving a wicking cartridge that may have sequentially advanced absorbsant material on rolls that are advanced an appropriate amount based upon usage in sequences such as repeated elimination and reapplication of a fluidic substance perhaps through the action of capillary motion in order to refresh a microenvironment adjacent to a sample such as a biopsy or other such sample. Snap in wicking cassettes and perhaps antibody and other substances may be included to ease operator actions and to permit location specific substance applications perhaps by including single container multiple chamber multiple fluidic substance magazines, linearly disposed multiple substance source, and primary antibody cartridges. |
| US07838280B2 |
Device for squeezing of biological mass of cultures
A device for wringing a biological mass of cultures has a substantially vertical container having a bottom provided with a discharge opening, a rotor means located under the discharge opening and including at least two rotors which are rotatable toward one another to receive a biological mass therebetween, wherein the rotors are provided with a plurality of substantially radially extending plungers which are displaceable in a radial direction. |
| US07838278B2 |
Compositions and methods for manipulating carbon flux in cells
Nucleotide and protein sequences that encode enzymes that change carbon flux through metabolic pathways that lead to lactic acid or fumarate production in a host cell, such as a R. oryzae cell, are provided. Methods of manipulating carbon flux in a cell also are provided. |
| US07838272B2 |
Increased yield in gas-to-liquids processing via conversion of carbon dioxide to diesel via microalgae
The present invention is generally directed to systems and methods for integrating gas-to-liquids (GTL) processing with biofuels production. In some embodiments of the present invention, carbon dioxide (CO2) generated by GTL processing is used to support grovel (via photosynthesis) of microalgae. In some such embodiments, the microalgae can be further processed to yield a diesel fuel that can be used either by itself, or mixed with fuel produced by the GTL processing. |
| US07838271B2 |
Microbiological method for producing amides
The present invention provides for microorganisms capable of tolerating acetonitrile concentrations of at least 3 M, enzyme extracts obtainable from these microorganisms, a nitrile hydratase obtainable from these microorganisms, a method for preparing amides using these microorganisms, the enzyme extracts or the nitrile hydratase obtainable therefrom, and a method for removing acetonitrile from solutions using these microorganisms, the enzyme extracts or the nitrile hydratase obtainable therefrom. |
| US07838269B2 |
Gene detecting method
Disclosed is a gene detecting method for determining mutation of a specific base or presence/absence of a specific base in a target gene. There are provided a the target gene sample and a control gene sample having a base sequence which is wild-type or standard-type with respect to the target gene. The method comprises steps of (i) independently subjecting the target gene sample and the control gene sample to a PCR reaction for amplification, using primers having an RNA polymerase promoter sequence at the 5′-end thereof, (ii) independently subjecting the double-stranded DNAs produced by said PCR reaction from the target gene sample and from the control gene sample, to an in vitro transcription reaction to form a single-stranded RNA, (iii) independently hybridizing the single-stranded RNAs with a fluorescence-labeled probe composed of a single-stranded DNA having a base sequence complementary to at least part of the base sequence of the control gene and being combined with a fluorescent dye, to form an RNA/DNA hybrid, and then (iv) comparing the fluorescence intensity of the RNA/DNA hybrid derived from the target gene sample with that of the RNA/DNA hybrid derived from the control gene sample. |
| US07838264B2 |
Method for producing antcin K, zhankuic acid A, zhankuic acid B or zhankuic acid C from the mycelium of Antrodia cinnamomea
The present invention provides a method for producing antcin K, zhankuic acid A, zhankuic acid B or zhankuic acid C from the mycelium of the fungus Antrodia cinnamomea by culturing the fungus on a gel medium, harvesting the mycelium and isolating the products by HPLC. |
| US07838262B2 |
Determining coping capacity after exposure to a psychological stressor
The present invention provides an in vitro method for quantifying exposure to psychological stress which relies on measuring the retained ability of neutrophils, preferably neutrophils in a whole blood sample, to exhibit challenge-induced superoxide anion production. Using such methodology, coping capacity of individuals for particular psychological stressors may be assessed. |
| US07838260B2 |
GFP-SNAP25 fluorescence release assay for botulinum toxin protease activity
The present invention provides a nucleic acid molecule which contains a nucleotide sequence encoding a SNAP-25 substrate which includes (i) a green fluorescent protein; (ii) a first partner of an affinity couple; and (iii) a portion of SNAP-25 that includes a BoNT/A, BoNT/C1 or BoNT/E recognition sequence containing a cleavage site, where the cleavage site intervenes between the green fluorescent protein and the first partner of the affinity couple. Further provided herein is a nucleic acid molecule which contains a nucleotide sequence encoding a tagged toxin substrate which includes (i) a fluorescent protein; (ii) a first partner of an affinity couple; and (iii) a clostridial toxin recognition sequence containing a cleavage site, where the cleavage site intervenes between the fluorescent protein and the first partner of the affinity couple. |
| US07838259B2 |
Genes of Porphyromonas gingivalis W83 involved in invasion of human cells
Compositions and methods are provided for detection and treatment of Porphyromonas gingivalis infection. |
| US07838250B1 |
Highly sensitive system and methods for analysis of troponin
The invention provides methods, compositions, kits, and systems for the sensitive detection of cardiac troponin. Such methods, compositions, kits, and systems are useful in diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of methods of treatment in conditions that involve release of cardiac troponin. |
| US07838247B2 |
Antibody specific for mutant presenilin 2 and method of use thereof
The present invention describes the identification, isolation, cloning, and determination of the Alzheimer Related Membrane Protein (ARMP) gene on chromosome 14 and a related gene, E5-1, on chromosome 1. Normal and mutant copies of both genes are presented. Transcripts and products of these genes are useful in detecting and diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, developing therapeutics for treatment of Alzheimer's disease, as well as the isolation and manufacture of the protein and the construction of transgenic animals expressing the mutant genes. |
| US07838243B2 |
Protein forming complex with c-Jun protein, nucleic acid encoding the same and method of using the same
Comprehensive analysis of transcription control factor complexes in a mouse brain cDNA library with c-Jun as a bait by using the cotranslation selection and screening of in vitro virus (IVV) and the C-terminal labeling method are conducted, thereby to provide known and unknown proteins which are unknown to form a complex with the c-Jun protein, whereby proteins that interact with c-Jun, nucleic acids encoding them and inhibitors utilizing them as well as methods for detecting an interaction and screening methods are provided. |
| US07838241B2 |
Genotyping methods using genomic sequence of the 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein (FLAP) and polymorphic markers thereof
The invention concerns the genomic sequence of the FLAP gene. The invention also concerns biallelic markers of a FLAP gene and the association established between these markers and diseases involving the leukotriene pathway such as asthma. The invention provides means to determine the predisposition of individuals to diseases involving the leukotriene pathway as well as means for the diagnosis of such diseases and for the prognosis/detection of an eventual treatment response to agents acting on the leukotriene pathway. |
| US07838240B2 |
MN/CA IX/CA9 and renal cancer prognosis
Herein disclosed are methods that are prognostic for renal cell carcinoma, particularly renal clear cell carcinoma, afflicting a vertebrate. An exemplary prognostic method comprises detecting the presence of, and quantitating the level and/or extent of a MN/CA9 gene expression product in a sample from the affected subject, wherein if 50% or fewer cells are found to express the MN/CA9 gene, then the subject is considered to have a poorer prognosis. MN/CA9 gene expression products useful in the prognostic methods include MN protein, MN polypeptide and/or MN nucleic acids. The methods are useful as an aid in the selection of treatment for a patient with renal cell carcinoma, alone or in combination with conventional tumor stage and/or grade information. The methods of the invention can be used, for example, to identify those patients requiring more aggressive therapy regimens, or those patients most likely to respond to adjuvant immunotherapies, particularly MN/CA IX/CA9-targeted therapies. |
| US07838237B2 |
Screening methods and sequences relating thereto
A screening method for identifying an individual having a pre-disposition towards having a cancer is disclosed, which screening method comprises the steps of: (a) obtaining a test sample comprising a nucleotide sequence comprised in the MYH gene of the individual or an amino acid sequence of a polypeptide expressed thereby; and (b) comparing a region of the test sample sequence with the corresponding region of the wild type sequence, whereby a difference between the test sample sequence and the wild type sequence signifies that the individual is pre-disposed to having the cancer; and wherein the difference comprises a specified variation. |
| US07838235B2 |
System and method for high resolution analysis of nucleic acids to detect sequence variations
Provided herein are methods for assaying a biological sample for microorganisms having drug resistant and/or drug sensitive phenotypes, wherein the methods are capable of detecting resistant and sensitive phenotypes associated with known and/or unknown mutations. In some aspects, methods are provided for detecting drug resistant Myobacterium tuberculosis (MTb), including multi-drug resistant MTb, wherein drug resistance is associated with one or more novel mutations. Also provided are systems, kits, and compositions related to such methods. |
| US07838229B2 |
Identification marker responsive to interferon therapy for renal cell cancer
The present invention provides an identification marker responsive to IFN therapy for renal cell cancer and a means of detecting the same. Namely, a method which comprises preparing a genomic DNA of a human gene or a complementary strand thereof from a specimen of a patient with renal cell cancer, analyzing the DNA sequence of the genomic DNA or the complementary strand thereof to determine the gene polymorphism of the human gene, and evaluating the tumor-suppression effect of IFN therapy on renal cell cancer by using the polymorphism as an indicator. |
| US07838226B2 |
Deoxyribonucleic acid measuring apparatus and method of measuring deoxyribonucleic acid
With an insulated gate field effect transistor in which deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) probes are immobilized on a gold electrode, extension reaction on the gold electrode is performed with DNA polymerase to directly measure an increased amount of a phosphate group caused by the extension reaction, that is, negative charge, by means of a current change between a source and a drain of the insulated gate field effect transistor. Thus, presence/absence of hybridization of target DNAs with the DNA probes, and presence/absence of the extension reaction are detected. Optimum immobilization density of the DNA probes on the gold electrode is set at 4×1012 molecules/cm2. To reduce surface potential fluctuation caused by external variation (influences of foreign substances), which is a problem when using the gold electrode in a solution, a high-frequency voltage equal to or above 1 kHz is applied between the gold electrode and a reference electrode by a power source. |
| US07838225B2 |
Methods for detection of a target nucleic acid by forming a cleavage structure using a reverse transcriptase
The invention relates to and methods for generating a signal indicative of the presence of a target nucleic acid in a sample. The compositions and methods include a reverse transcriptase, a nuclease, an upstream primer and downstream probe. |
| US07838219B2 |
Method of increasing complementarity in a heteroduplex
We describe here an in vitro method of increasing complementarity in a heteroduplex polynucleotide sequence. The method uses annealing of opposite strands to form a polynucleotide duplex with mismatches. The heteroduplex polynucleotide is combined with an effective amount of enzymes having strand cleavage activity, 3′ to 5′ exonuclease activity, and polymerase activity, and allowing sufficient time for the percentage of complementarity to be increased within the heteroduplex. Not all heteroduplex polynucleotides will necessarily have all mismatches resolved to complementarity. The resulting polynucleotide is optionally ligated. Several variant polynucleotides result. At sites where either of the opposite strands has templated recoding in the other strand, the resulting percent complementarity of the heteroduplex polynucleotide sequence is increased. The parent polynucleotides need not be cleaved into fragments prior to annealing heterologous strands. Therefore, no reassembly is required. |
| US07838216B1 |
Human gene related to but distinct from EGF receptor gene
The isolation, cloning and characterization of a human gene related to but distinct from EGF receptor gene has been described. Nucleotide sequence of the gene and amino acid sequence of the polypeptide encoded by the gene have been determined. The use of the nucleic acid probes and antibodies having specific binding affinity with said polypeptide for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes have also been described. |
| US07838210B2 |
Sperm suspensions for sorting into X or Y chromosome-bearing enriched populations
Sperm cell suspensions comprising a motility inhibitor are disclosed. The cells contained in such suspensions tend to have a greater capacity for enduring the various process steps typically associated with the sorting of sperm cells into gender enriched populations, thereby resulting in post-sort compositions with an increased number of viable or motile sperm. Processes for forming such cell suspensions, as well as processes for staining sperm cells, are also disclosed. |
| US07838209B2 |
Method of reducing the impact of stray light during optical lithography, devices obtained thereof and masks used therewith
A method of reducing the influence of the spread of the transmitted light on the feature size during optical lithography is disclosed. The method comprises at least two irradiation steps. During a first irradiation the resist is exposed with the original mask, i.e., comprising substantially the pattern to be obtained in the layer. Thereafter, without developing the exposed resist, an irradiation with at least one exposure is performed whereby the resist is exposed with a second mask, being at least partly the inverse of the original mask. The exposures of the second irradiation step are defocused compared to the first irradiation. |
| US07838208B2 |
Programmable self-aligning liquid magnetic nanoparticle masks and methods for their use
Magnetic nanoparticle masks for lithographic applications of a substrate and methods for producing such masks via defining regions of localized magnetic field maxima and minima on a substrate are provided. Also provided are methods for producing multi-component patterns on a substrate with the magnetic nanoparticle masks. |
| US07838205B2 |
Utilization of electric field with isotropic development in photolithography
Photolithography processing methods by which a photoresist layer is deposited, a portion of the photoresist layer is exposed to electromagnetic radiation to transfer a reticle pattern thereto, and the exposed portion of the photoresist layer is treated with thermal energy while being subjected to an electric field, wherein the electric field is configured to substantially limit diffusion of the exposed photoresist layer portion to anisotropic diffusion. |
| US07838197B2 |
Photosensitive composition
There are provided a photosensitive composition used in one-shot exposure of exposing it via a photomask to light from a UV lamp or in direct writing with light from a UV lamp or laser light to form a patterned latent image to be developed with an alkaline aqueous solution, wherein a difference between maximum absorbance and minimum absorbance, in a wavelength range of 355 to 405 nm, of a dry coating thereof before light exposure is within 0.3 per 25 μm film thickness of the dry coating, and a dry film obtained by applying the photosensitive composition onto a carrier film and then drying it. |
| US07838195B2 |
Planar test substrate for non-contact printing
There is provided an essentially planar test substrate for non-contact printing. The substrate has a first layer having a first surface energy and having a planar measurement portion. A liquid containment pattern is over at least the measurement portion of the first layer. The liquid containment pattern has a second surface energy that is different from the first surface energy. The measurement portion of the first layer and the liquid containment pattern together are substantially planar. |
| US07838193B2 |
Toner and image forming method using the toner
A toner including toner particles including a binder resin, a colorant and a release agent, and an external additive including a first particulate inorganic material having a formula of MgxSiyOx+2y where each of x and y is an integer, and a number average secondary particle diameter of from 0.02 μm to 2 μm, wherein the first atomic ratio (Mg/Si)s in a surface portion of the first particulate inorganic material is not greater than (preferably less than) the second atomic ratio (Mg/Si)e in the entire first particulate inorganic material. Alternatively, a toner including toner particles including a binder resin and a colorant, and an external additive which includes a particulate inorganic material having a formula of MgxSiyOx+2y where each of x and y is an integer and which has a surface treated with a fatty acid. |
| US07838190B2 |
Electrophotographic photosensitive member with surface layer of fluororesin particles and polyolefin with perfluoroalkyl group
An electrophotographic photosensitive member having excellent electrophotographic properties, a method of manufacturing the electrophotographic photosensitive member, and a process cartridge and an electrophotographic apparatus each having the electrophotographic photosensitive member are provided. The surface layer of the electrophotographic photosensitive member includes a polymer having a specific repeating structural unit and fluorine-atom-containing resin particles. The fluorine-atom-containing particles in the surface layer are dispersed so as to be provided with particle sizes almost up to those of primary particles. |
| US07838183B2 |
Multi-layer, attenuated phase-shifting mask
The present invention provides an attenuated phase shift mask (“APSM”) that, in each embodiment, includes completely transmissive regions sized and shaped to define desired semiconductor device features, slightly attenuated regions at the edges of the completely transmissive regions corresponding to isolated device features, highly attenuated regions at the edges of completely transmissive regions corresponding to closely spaced or nested device features, and completely opaque areas where it is desirable to block transmission of all radiation through the APSM. The present invention further provides methods for fabricating the APSMs according to the present invention. |
| US07838181B2 |
Photo mask and method for manufacturing semiconductor device using the same
A photo mask includes a dot pattern formed between a line pattern and an island pattern. Methods of making a semiconductor device employing such a photo mask improves yield and productivity of the device. |
| US07838180B2 |
Mask blank, method of manufacturing an exposure mask, and method of manufacturing an imprint template
A mask blank includes a substrate and a thin film formed thereon and used to form a pattern. The mask blank is adapted to be subjected to dry etching corresponding to a method of producing an exposure mask by patterning the thin film by dry etching using an etching gas substantially free from oxygen with a resist pattern formed on the thin film used as a mask. The thin film has a protective layer formed at least at its upper layer and containing 60 atomic % or more oxygen. For example, the dry etching is performed by the use of a chlorine-based gas substantially free from oxygen. |
| US07838175B2 |
Wafer lithographic mask and wafer lithography method using the same
A wafer lithographic shielding mask for fabricating a multi-project wafer (MPW) and a wafer fabrication method using the same are disclosed. The mask including a light shielding layer and at least one transparent region is used to select the layout patterns of designated chips on an MPW reticle to be exposed onto the photoresist layer on the surface of the wafer. The lithography method of fabricating MPW mainly involves disposing a wafer lithographic shielding mask for selecting the exposure regions on the MPW reticle on the light transmission path from a lithographic light source to a wafer, e.g., between the MPW reticle and the lithographic light source or between the MPW reticle and the wafer, so as to prevent some undesired chips from being fabricated on the wafer using the MPW reticle, thereby decreasing the wafer production cost. |
| US07838173B2 |
Structure design and fabrication on photomask for contact hole manufacturing process window enhancement
The present disclosure provides a mask. The mask includes a substrate; a first attenuating layer disposed on the substrate, having a first material and a first thickness corresponding to a phase shift; and a second attenuating layer having a second material and disposed on the first attenuating layer. The first and second attenuating layers define a first feature having a first opening extending through the first and second attenuating layers; and a second feature having a second opening extending through the second attenuating layer and exposing the first attenuating layer. One of the first and second features is a main feature and the other one is an assistant feature proximate to the main feature. |
| US07838172B2 |
Composite porous body, gas diffusion layer member, cell member, and manufacturing method thereof
A composite porous body, a gas diffusion layer member of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell, a cell member for the polymer electrolyte fuel cell, and manufacturing methods thereof are provided. The composite porous body is a metallic composite porous body in which a sheet-like metal portion composed of a composite porous body having a three-dimensional mesh structure and a resin portion extending in an in-plane direction of the metal portion are integrally formed with each other. The gas diffusion layer member of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell is composed of a composite porous body in which a sheet-like metal portion composed of a composite porous body having a three-dimensional mesh structure and a resin portion extending in an in-plane direction of the metal portion are integrally formed with each other. Also, the gas diffusion layer member of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell has a separator plate, and the conductive porous body placed on at least one surface of the separator plate. A resin frame is integrally provided so as to cover the peripheries of separator plate and the conductive porous body. |
| US07838171B2 |
Metal separator for fuel cell and its production method
The present invention provides a metallic separator for fuel cells capable of suppressing dropping out of conductive inclusions due to gaps formed at the interface of a base material and the conductive inclusions due to press-forming, thereby decreasing the contact resistance and enhancing the power generation performance, and also provides a method for producing the same. |
| US07838168B2 |
Functionally integrated hydrogen fuel cell
A proton exchange membrane fuel cell has a unit cell assembly including an anode side and a cathode side. The anode side has a cooling base plate, a conductor assembly, a hydrogen flow field, a water absorbing element, and a hydrogen duct assembly. The cathode side has an air flow field, a conductor assembly, an air flow distributor, and an insulating compression plate with wing extensions. A membrane electrode assembly is disposed between the anode side and the cathode side physically connecting the flow fields on both the anode and cathode sides. A sealed anode assembly creates a sealed hydrogen volume and includes the anode conductor assembly, the hydrogen duct assembly, and the membrane electrode assembly all disposed between the insulating compression plate and the cooling base plate. The fuel cell may comprise multiple unit cell assemblies arranged in planar, folded, stacked, or pancake configurations. |
| US07838166B2 |
Method for fabricating solid oxide fuel cell module
A method of manufacturing a solid oxide fuel cell module involves the steps of co-sintering the respective fuel electrodes, and the respective electrolytes, subsequently forming a dense interconnector out of a dense interconnector material, or an interconnector material which turns dense by sintering in at least parts of the solid oxide fuel cell module, in contact with the respective fuel electrodes, and the respective electrolyte, and forming an air electrode on the respective electrolytes before electrically connecting the respective electrodes with the respective first parts of the interconnectors electrically connecting the respective electrodes with the respective first parts of the respective interconnectors via respective second parts of the interconnectors which have a density less than the respective first parts. |
| US07838165B2 |
Carbon fiber synthesizing catalyst and method of making thereof
The carbon fibers of this invention is characterized in that irreducible inorganic material particles in a mean primary particle size below 500 nm and reducible inorganic material particles in a mean primary particle size below 500 nm were mixed by pulverizing and then, the mixture was heat treated under the reducing atmosphere and metal particles in a mean particle size below 1 μm were obtained, and the mixed powder of the thus obtained metal particles with the irreducible inorganic material particles are included in the carbon fibers. |
| US07838164B2 |
Film electrode composite element and production method therefor, and fuel cell
It is an object of the present invention to provide a method of producing a membrane electrode assembly using an interface resistance reducing composition which can simply reduce the resistance of the interface between an electrode and an electrolyte membrane in a short time at low temperatures at low pressure without polimerization while maintaining an effect of suppressing a fuel crossover even with an electrolyte membrane having high heat resistance, high strength, a high tensile elastic modulus and a low water content. This is achieved by a method of producing a membrane electrode assembly formed by sandwiching an electrolyte membrane between a pair of electrodes, comprising the steps of bonding at least one electrode to the electrolyte membrane sandwiching an interface resistance reducing composition containing a plasticizer between the electrode and the electrolyte membrane, and a membrane electrode assembly formed by sandwiching an electrolyte membrane between a pair of electrodes, wherein the membrane electrode assembly has a layer (A) at least between one electrode and the electrolyte membrane, and the value of the storage modulus C is 1 GPA or more when the storage moduli of the electrolyte membrane and the layer (A), which are measured with an ultramicro penetrometer, are regarded as C and D, respectively. |
| US07838162B2 |
Fuel cell system and method of computing fuel level
The present embodiments relate to a fuel cell system having a cartridge stored with liquid fuel and a method of computing a fuel level remained in the cartridge. A fuel cell system of the present embodiments includes: a fuel cartridge for storing fuel; a fuel cell stack for generating power by means of the electrochemical reaction of fuel and oxygen; a fuel pump for sucking fuel stored in the fuel cartridge; a pressure sensor positioned in a fuel channel between a coupling unit of the fuel cartridge and the fuel pump; and a fuel level computing unit for computing a time point when the fuel in the fuel cartridge is almost exhausted. With the present embodiments, the fuel exhaustion in the cartridge can previously sensed at a low cost so that the damage of MEA in the fuel cell can be prevented and the inconvenience or the unexpected damage to a user can be prevented. |
| US07838159B2 |
Reformer for fuel cell, and fuel cell system including same
The reformer for a fuel cell system includes a reforming reaction part that generates hydrogen gas from a fuel through a catalyst reforming reaction using heat energy, and a carbon monoxide reducing part that reduces the concentration of carbon monoxide in the hydrogen gas, through an oxidizing reaction of hydrogen gas with the oxidant. The carbon monoxide reducing part includes a first reducing part including a first carbon monoxide oxidizing catalyst and a second reducing part including a second carbon monoxide oxidizing catalyst. |
| US07838155B2 |
Aqueous electrolyte solution absorber and method for producing it
The present invention relates to an aqueous electrolyte solution absorber including an aqueous electrolyte solution absorbent polymer obtained by introducing a hydrophilic polar group to a water insoluble polymer and a material to be sucked. The aqueous electrolyte solution absorber is produced by filling a water permeable bag type member with the aqueous electrolyte solution absorbent polymer obtained by introducing the hydrophilic polar group to the water insoluble polymer and a material to be sucked. The aqueous electrolyte solution absorber is inexpensive and has a high safety, a broad applicable range and a good handling property upon transportation or storage. Thus, a large amount of aqueous electrolyte solution absorbers can be rapidly conveyed at one time even to a risky place where persons are endangered to convey the absorbers. |
| US07838152B2 |
Conductive agent-positive active material composite for lithium secondary battery, method of preparing the same, and positive electrode and lithium secondary battery comprising the same
The present invention relates to a conductive agent/positive active material composite for a lithium secondary battery. The composite includes a positive active material capable of reversibly intercalating/deintercalating lithium ions, and a conductive agent on the surface of the positive active material. The conductive agent comprises a first conductive agent having a specific surface area ranging from about 200 to about 1500 m2/g and a second conductive agent having a specific surface area of about 100 m2/g or less. |
| US07838150B2 |
Nonaqueous lithium secondary battery with carbon electrodes
A nonaqueous lithium secondary battery comprising a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a nonaqueous electrolyte, wherein: 1) the positive electrode comprises a porous carbonaceous material whose BET specific surface area is at least 500 m2/g, or a mixture of a porous carbonaceous material whose BET specific surface area is at least 500 m2/g and a material capable of electrochemically occluding and releasing lithium; and 2) the negative electrode comprises a carbonaceous material whose BET specific surface area is 20 to 1000 m2/g. |
| US07838146B2 |
Low conductivity carbon foam for a battery
A carbon foam battery useful for electrical applications is disclosed which includes a relatively low conductivity low density high porosity carbon foam. |
| US07838145B2 |
Battery part
A battery part such as a battery terminal and method of making the same with the battery part having a sealing region or sealing bead located on a lateral face of the acid ring with the beveled sealing region increasing the resistance to leakage therepast as the container shrinks. Another embodiment of the invention comprises a battery part with a bifurcated acid ring end and a beveled end face. The invention further includes the method of forming a battery terminal with an end face of the acid ring having a bifurcated end lip and a beveled face that permits one to either use the battery terminal in an as is condition or in a flared condition wherein a lip on the acid ring is flared to form a beveled sealing region on the lateral face of the acid ring. |
| US07838138B2 |
Fuel cell electrolyte membrane with basic polymer
The present invention is an electrolyte membrane comprising an acid and a basic polymer, where the acid is a low-volatile acid that is fluorinated and is either oligomeric or non-polymeric, and where the basic polymer is protonated by the acid and is stable to hydrolysis. |
| US07838137B2 |
Solid oxide fuel cell device and system
The invention provides a fuel cell device having first and second cold end regions with a reaction zone therebetween. Fuel and oxidizer inlets are positioned in the first and second cold end regions with respective fuel and oxidizer outlets positioned in either the reaction zone or the opposite cold end region, and respective elongate fuel and oxidizer passages are coupled between the respective inlets and outlets at least partially extending through the reaction zone within an interior solid ceramic support structure in parallel and opposing relation. Electrodes are positioned adjacent the fuel and oxidizer passages in the reaction zone within the interior solid ceramic support structure and are electrically coupled to exterior contact surfaces in at least one of the cold end regions to which electrical connections are made. An electrolyte between the electrodes is monolithic with the interior solid ceramic support structure. |
| US07838136B2 |
Glass for information recording media substrate, glass substrate for magnetic disk and magnetic disk
To provide a glass for an information recording media substrate, which is excellent in weather resistance.A glass for an information recording media substrate, which comprises, as represented by mol % based on oxide, from 61 to 66% of SiO2, from 11.5 to 17% of Al2O3, from 8 to 16% of Li2O, from 2 to 8% of Na2O, from 2.5 to 8% of K2O, from 0 to 6% of MgO, from 0 to 4% of TiO2 and from 0 to 3% of ZrO2, provided that Al2O3+MgO+TiO2 is at least 12%, and Li2O+Na2O+K2O is from 16 to 23%, wherein in a case of where B2O3 is contained, its content is less than 1%. The above glass for an information recording media substrate, wherein when the glass is left under steam atmosphere at 120° C. at 0.2 MPa for 20 hours, and the amount of Li, the amount of Na and the amount of K, which precipitate on a surface of the glass are represented as CLi, CNa and CK respectively, CNa is at most 0.7 nmol/cm2, and CLi+CNa+CK is at most 3.5 nmol/cm2. |
| US07838135B2 |
Heat assisted magnetic recording medium and method for fabricating the same
A novel heat assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) medium and the fabrication method therefor are provided. The exchange coupling effect occurring at the interface of FePt/CoTb double layers is adopted, and thus the resulting magnetic flux would be sufficient enough to be detected and readout under the room temperature. The provided HAMR medium exhibits a relatively high saturation magnetization and perpendicular coercivity, and thus possesses a great potential for the ultra-high density recording application. |
| US07838132B2 |
PVD-coated cutting tool insert
The present invention relates to a coated cutting tool insert of cemented carbide with coating including at least one layer of Ti1-x AlxN deposited by PVD-technique. The layer has x=0.4-0.6 with a compressive residual stress of >4-6 GPa and a thickness of 1.5-5, preferably 2.5-4 μm. Both the I(111) and I(200) are <7.5, preferably <5, times, the intensity average noise level. Good adhesion despite high compressive stress is obtained if the layer is deposited by cathodic arc evaporation technique at a bias in the range −90 |
| US07838131B2 |
Light emitting element and azole compound
The present invention relates to a light emitting element comprising at least a light emitting layer containing a light emitting material and a host material and having a light emission maximum wavelength of 500 nm or less wherein the minimum excitation triplet energy level of the host material is higher than the minimum excitation triplet energy level of the light emitting material. |
| US07838128B2 |
Carbazole derivative, and light emitting element material, light emitting element, and electronic appliance obtained using the same
An object is to provide a carbazole derivative that is useful as a raw material in manufacturing a light emitting element material having resistance to repetition of an oxidation reaction. The carbazole derivative is represented by General Formula (1) in the following. In General Formula (1), R1 represents any one selected from an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms such as methyl, ethyl, and tert-butyl, and an aryl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms such as phenyl, biphenyl, and naphthyl. |
| US07838126B2 |
Organic electronic devices
The present invention relates to the improvement of organic electronic devices, in particular fluorescent electroluminescent devices, by using electron-transport materials of the formula (I). |
| US07838124B2 |
Preservative compositions for wood products
Preservative compositions for wood products are described. The compositions include at least one boron-containing material, such as but not limited to boric anhydride, and at least one silane-containing material, such as but not limited to methyltrichlorosilane. Optionally, at least one solvent, such as tetrahydrofuran, pentane, or water, may also be employed in the compositions. The compositions impart protection to the treated wood products, especially damage caused by exposure to water and insects. |
| US07838123B2 |
Variable vapor barrier for moisture control in buildings
Disclosed is a variable vapor barrier for moisture control of buildings comprising or formed from a material having a moisture permeance of less than 0.1 perms (grains/h·ft2·inches of Hg) at less than 50% average humidity, such as from 10 to 50% or 20 to 40%; and a moisture permeance greater than 4, or greater than 10 perms at greater than 60% average humidity, such as from 60 to 90%, or 70 to 80%. Also disclosed are articles comprising the variable vapor barrier and methods of their use. |
| US07838115B2 |
Method for manufacturing an articulatable vehicular window assembly
Bonded vehicular glass assemblies utilizing two-component urethane adhesives to attach dynamic load-bearing attachment members to glass substrates to form a joint suitable for use on a vehicle, and related methods of forming are described herein. In addition, methods of attaching components to glass by use of these adhesives are disclosed. The method of forming the assemblies may include priming the glass panel prior to applying the adhesive to the primed glass panel and/or attachment member. The method may include allowing the urethane adhesive to cure to form a layer of cured urethane adhesive bonding the attachment member to the first surface of the glass panel without exposure of the bonded attachment member on the second surface of the panel. The cured adhesive layer disposed between the attachment member and the glass panel may have a thickness in the range from about 0.25 mm to about 2.0 mm. |
| US07838113B2 |
Multifunctional material having carbon-doped titanium oxide layer
A multifunctional material having a carbon-doped titanium oxide layer, which has carbon doped in the state of Ti—C bonds, is excellent in durability (high hardness, scratch resistance, wear resistance, chemical resistance, heat resistance) and functions as a visible light responding photocatalyst, is provided. The multifunctional material of the present invention is obtained, for example, by heat-treating the surface of a substrate, which has at least a surface layer comprising titanium, a titanium alloy, a titanium alloy oxide, or titanium oxide, in a combustion gas atmosphere of a gas consisting essentially of a hydrocarbon such that the surface temperature of the substrate is 900 to 1,500° C.; or by directly striking a combustion flame of a gas consisting essentially of a hydrocarbon, against the surface of the substrate for heat treatment such that the surface temperature of the substrate is 900 to 1,500° C. |
| US07838111B2 |
Cellulose pulp particle and product to promote fluid flow
A cellulose pulp particle having the shape of a general prismatoid having two parallel bases, the pulp particle comprising pulp fibers in a wet laid pulp sheet form, one of the bases having an area that is equal to or greater than the area of the other base, the area of the larger base being equal to or less than 35 mm2 and equal to or greater than 8 mm2, the distance between the bases being equal to or greater than 0.9 mm and equal to or less than 5 mm, the particle being treated with a material. In some embodiments the material can be a hydrophilic, hydrophobic or softening chemical or a film. |
| US07838107B2 |
Aluminum-silicon carbide composite
An aluminum/silicon carbide composite prepared by infiltrating a flat silicon carbide porous body with a metal containing aluminum as the main component, including an aluminum alloy layer made of a metal containing aluminum as the main component on both principal planes, and one principal plane is bonded to a circuit plate and the other principal plane is utilized as a radiation plane. The silicon carbide porous body is formed or machined into a convexly bowed shape, and after infiltration with the metal containing aluminum as the main component, the aluminum alloy layer on the radiation plane is further machined to form the bow shape. The aluminum/silicon carbide composite is suitable as a base plate for a ceramic circuit plate on which semiconductor components are mounted, for which high reliability is required. |
| US07838102B2 |
Filled polyvinyl butyral sheeting for decorative laminated glass and a process for making same
The present invention is a decorative interlayer, or a laminate obtained therefrom, wherein the aesthetic qualities can be matched to solid surface materials used in such applications as countertops, for example. The interlayers of the present invention comprise at least one composite filler material obtained from ground solid surface materials. |
| US07838098B2 |
Vacuum insulation panel and insulation structure of refrigerator using the same
Disclosed are a vacuum insulation panel and an insulation structure of a refrigerator using the same. The vacuum insulation panel comprises a core material formed by gather glass fiber, a getter having a container to receive an absorbent having quicklime of 90 wt % or greater as a main component, and a sealing cover formed to surround the core material and the getter. The core material can be formed at low cost in such a manner that glass fiber is tangled and gathered by penetrating glass wool having glass fiber using a needle. Since the getter is made of quicklime that can first remove water corresponding to a main component of the absorbent, the getter can be manufactured at low cost and has improved insulation efficiency. |
| US07838096B2 |
Reinforced synthetic inlays and seams
A reinforced seam/inlay and method for forming such seam/inlay to join pieces of synthetic turf material together are disclosed. The reinforced seam/inlay structure comprises abutted edges of first and second synthetic turf pieces having a backing joined together; a seaming cloth/tape material coated with an adhesive/glue, volatile solvent or heat activated material applied is positioned beneath the abutted edges of synthetic turf pieces wherein said abutted edges are adhered to said seaming cloth/tape material; and reinforcement fastener elements inserted through both the backing of the synthetic turf material, through the adhesive and the seaming cloth/tape material; or seam/inlay structure comprises of overlapping edges of first and second synthetic turf pieces having a backing joined together; the backing without seaming cloth/tape material can be coated with an adhesive/glue, volatile solvent or heat activated material or not and reinforcement fastener elements inserted through both the backing of the synthetic turf material. |
| US07838094B2 |
Smoke permeable food casing based on polyamide and water soluble polymers
The invention relates to a smoke-permeable, moisture-resistant, tubular, biaxially oriented, preferably also heat set food casing containing a mixture of at least one aliphatic (co)polyamide and at least one water-soluble synthetic polymer, and having a water vapor transmission rate of between 40 and 200 g/m2·d. The water-soluble polymer is preferably a polyvinyl alcohol. Optionally, the mixture also contains additives which influence the optics, haptics, moisture storage capacity and peeling behavior. The casing is preferably tubular and seamless and is produced by extrusion of a corresponding thermoplastic mixture. The inventive casing is preferably used as an artifical sausage casing, especially for smokeable scalded-emulsion sausages. |
| US07838092B2 |
Gas barrier film, substrate film, and organic electroluminescence device
A gas barrier film comprising a gas barrier laminate on a substrate film, in which the gas barrier laminate comprises at least one three-layer unit consisting of a silicon oxynitride layer, a silicon oxide layer, and a silicon oxynitride layer disposed in this order. |
| US07838091B2 |
Aromatic polyamide, polymerization method thereof, and optical film using the same
A novel aromatic polyamide compound, a polymerization method thereof, and an optical film for use in a flexible display substrate produced using the same are disclosed. The aromatic polyamide compound is a copolymer comprising a repeating unit of a para-substituted aromatic diamine and a repeating unit of a meta- or meta-para-substituted aromatic diamine. The aromatic polyamide compound is colorless and transparent, excellent in heat resistance, and excellent in processability such as the compound being easily dissolved in a polar organic solvent without the addition of an inorganic salt. Therefore, the aromatic polyamide compound is suitable for producing the optical film for use in a display substrate. |
| US07838090B2 |
Liquid-crystalline medium and liquid-crystal display
Disclosed are dielectrically positive liquid-crystalline media containing a dielectrically positive component, component A, which contains one or more dielectrically positive compounds of formulae IA, IB and IC: and optionally a second dielectrically positive component, component B, containing one or more dielectrically positive compounds having a dielectric anisotropy of greater than 3, and optionally a dielectrically neutral component, component C, and liquid-crystal displays containing these media, especially active-matrix displays and in particular TN, IPS and FFS displays. |
| US07838089B2 |
Liquid crystal material, liquid crystal display device and liquid crystal display
A liquid crystal display device capable of obtaining good display characteristics and good response characteristics is provided. A liquid crystal material being a paraelectric material, the liquid crystal material includes: a liquid crystal molecule exhibiting a nematic liquid crystal phase at room temperature and including one or more cyclic structures; and a bent-shaped molecule including cyclic structures which are large in number compared to the cyclic structures included in the liquid crystal molecule. |
| US07838088B2 |
Cyclic olefin-based polymer, and optical material, polarizing plate and liquid crystal display device using the same
A cyclic olefin-based polymer containing a repeating unit represented by formula (1), an optical material containing the cyclic olefin-based polymer, a polarizing plate containing the optical material, and a liquid crystal display device containing the polarizing plate: in which R1 represents a substituent; L represents a single bond or a divalent linking group, and forms an alcohol together with the —OH group; p represents an integer of 0 or 1; q represents an integer of from 0 to 3; r represents an integer of from 1 to 4; and R1 and L may be combined with each other to form a 5- to 7-membered ring. |
| US07838087B2 |
Benzene derivative, liquid crystal composition and liquid crystal display device
Known compounds showing negative dielectric anisotropy show negative dielectric anisotropy of relatively large values but are not satisfactory in view of the balance of the physical property as the liquid crystal material such as having low clearing point and showing high viscosity. The present invention intends to provide a liquid crystalline compound showing a negative dielectric anisotropy, as well as having excellent balance for physical property such as having relatively high clearing point, relatively low viscosity, appropriate optical anisotropy, and excellent compatibility with other liquid crystalline compounds.The compound of the invention is a compound represented by Formula (1) or Formula (2). In the formulae, Ra and Rb each independently is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 20 carbon atoms, A1, A11, A12, A2, A21 and A22 each independently is a cyclic group, Y, W, Z11, Z12, Z2, Z21 and Z22 each independently is a bonding group, and j, k, m, n, p and q each independently is 0 or 1 and the sum of them is 1, 2 or 3; |
| US07838078B2 |
Clearcoat composition compatible with both waterborne and solventborne basecoats
A curable film-forming coating composition, typically a clearcoat, having improved compatibility over waterborne and solventborne basecoats. The composition includes a film-forming binder comprising a carbamate material, a curing agent, typically a monomeric melamine curing agent, and a hydroxy functional silane component. When used as a clearcoat over a standard pigmented basecoat, the resulting coating provides a substantially wrinkle free appearance and excellent adhesion to both waterborne and solventborne basecoats. |
| US07838067B2 |
Method for producing single-sided sputtered magnetic recording disks
An information-storage media is provided that includes: (a) a substrate disk 312 having first and second opposing surfaces; (b) a first selected layer 304 on the first surface, the first selected layer having a first thickness; (c) a second selected layer 308 on the second surface, the second selected layer having a second thickness, wherein the first and second selected layers have a different chemical composition than the substrate disk; and (d) an information-storage layer 412 adjacent to one or both of the selected layers. The first and second thicknesses are different to provide an unequal stress distribution across the cross-section of the media. |
| US07838065B2 |
Method for preparing an electrode comprising an electrochemical catalyst layer thereon
Disclosed is a method for preparing an electrode having an electrochemical catalyst layer, comprising the steps of: providing a substrate having a conductive layer thereon, immersing the substrate in a first solution having a conditioner to form a conditioner layer on the surface of the conductive layer, and immersing the substrate in a second solution having polymer-capped noble metal nanoclusters to form an electrochemical catalyst layer on the conditioner layer of the substrate. This method can reduce the amount of noble metal used in the electrochemical catalyst layer and is suitable for mass production. |
| US07838060B2 |
Fat composition
The invention provides a fat and oil composition which contains diacylglycerol at a high concentration recognized to have an action of suppressing the accumulation of body fat, has a low content of trans-unsaturated fatty acid having a risk of exerting an adverse influence on diseases in circulatory organs, and is used in bakery products. The invention relates to a fat and oil composition containing 60 to 80 wt % diacylglycerol in fats and oils, wherein 90 wt % or more of fatty acids constituting the diacylglycerol are unsaturated fatty acids, and, in triacylglycerol as the balance, tri-saturated triacylglycerol whose every constituent fatty acid is a saturated fatty acid accounts for 45 to 75 wt % and tri-unsaturated triacylglycerol whose every constituent fatty acid is an unsaturated fatty acid accounts for 10 to 50 wt %, and the content of trans-unsaturated fatty acids in total fatty acids constituting the fats and oils is 5 wt % or less. |
| US07838059B2 |
Methods for the reduction of moisture variability in large cheese blocks
The present invention is directed to processes for making blocks of cheese having reduced moisture variability using controlled cooling of cheese curd to form the final cheese blocks. |
| US07838058B2 |
Methods for the reduction of moisture variability in large cheese blocks
The present invention is directed to processes for making blocks of cheese having reduced moisture variability using controlled cooling of cheese curd to form the final cheese blocks. |
| US07838057B2 |
Protein-containing food product and method of preparing same
A method of manufacturing a protein-containing food product by means of heat-treating a protein and water-containing carrier material suitable for pumping in a turboreactor which has a cylindrical reaction chamber with a rotor equipped with blades in order to centrifuge the carrier material in the form of a dynamic, turbulent layer against an inner wall of said reaction chamber, heat-treating, drying to AW less than 0.6 and granulating the carrier material, advancing the carrier material in the direction of an outlet from the turboreactor, and forming individual food products from the carrier material; a protein-containing food product made by press molding of a carrier material that has been granulated and dried to an AW value of less than 0.6 and that is microbiologically stable, the carrier material being free of gelantized starch. |
| US07838054B2 |
Tumbler for marinating food product
A vacuum tumbler for marinating food products within a liquid. The vacuum tumbler comprises a container having an interior wall, the interior wall defining a chamber for containing the liquid. A rib extends inwardly from the interior wall at least one-quarter of the distance across the chamber. A drive moves the container so that the rib brings the food products into and out of contact with the liquid, and a vacuum source creates a partial vacuum within the chamber. |
| US07838053B2 |
Barley for production of flavor-stable beverage
According to the invention, there is provided null-LOX-1 barley and plant products produced thereof, such as malt manufactured by using barley kernels defective in synthesis of the fatty acid-converting enzyme lipoxygenase-1. Said enzyme accounts for the principal activity related to conversion of linoleic acid into 9-hydroperoxy octadecadienoic acid, a lipoxygenase pathway metabolite, which-through further enzymatic or spontaneous reactions-may lead to the appearance of trans-2-nonenal. The invention enables brewers to produce a beer devoid of detectable trans-2-nonenal-specific off flavors, even after prolonged storage of the beverage. |
| US07838052B2 |
Pine cone extracts and uses thereof
A method of producing a pine cone extract and the pine cone extract produced there from, wherein the pine cone extract is useful in increasing the effects of nucleic acid vaccines and medicaments; and useful in the production of phenotypically immature and/or mature dendritic and/or fibrocyte cells. |
| US07838048B2 |
Medical herb composition for inhibiting shedding of a mammal's hair and method for preparing the same
The present invention relates to a medical herb composition for reducing shedding of mammal hair and a method for preparing the same. The medical herb composition comprises: a first herb material selected from the group consisting of Ginseng Radix, Astragali Radix, Batatatis Rhizoma, Zizyphi Fructus, Tremella, Codonopsis Pilosula, or the combination thereof; a second herb material selected from the group consisting of Angelicae Radix, Rehmanniae Preparata Radix, Longanae Arillus, Lycii Fructus, Paeonia lactiflora, or the combination thereof; and a third herb material selected from the group consisting of Rehmanniae Radix, Ligustrum Lucidum, Eclipta prostrata, Dendrobium hancockii, Polygonum multiflorun (i.e. Dioscorea bulbifera or Cynanchum wilfordi), or the combination thereof. The medical herb composition of the present invention can reduce shedding of mammal hair, promote the growth of hair, and also can efficiently improve vitality, skin condition, and complexion. |
| US07838046B2 |
Plant extracts and uses thereof
Plant extracts obtainable by extracting various plant materials with an alkaline agent, methods for preparing such extracts, compositions comprising such extracts, and methods for using the extracts or compositions thereof are described. |
| US07838045B2 |
Anti-inflammatory activity of phenethylisothiocyanate (PEITC) and the Barbarea verna seed preparation containing this compound
The subject of this invention is the anti-inflammatory activity of a formulation of Barbarea verna (upland cress, early winter cress, or winter cress) seed preparation (BSP) containing phenethylisothiocyanate as its main active ingredient. BSP is a promising anti-inflammatory agent, which can be used for treatment of many inflammation-related conditions, including but not limited to rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, acute and chronic pains, lupus, irritable bowl disease, cancer and metabolic syndrome. |
| US07838042B2 |
Hypoallergenic metal amino acid chelates and metal amino acid chelate-containing compositions
Hypoallergenic metal amino acid chelate compositions, hypoallergenic formulations containing hypoallergenic metal amino acid chelates, methods of preparing hypoallergenic metal amino acid chelate, and methods of administering hypoallergenic metal amino acid chelates are provided. Specifically, the present invention provides metal amino acid chelates that are substantially free of allergens such that administration of the metal amino acid chelates to a subject in an effective amount to cause a medicinal or nutritional result does not produce a discernable adverse allergic reaction. The metal amino acid chelates can include chelates having a naturally occurring amino acid to metal molar ratio of from about 1:1 to 4:1. |
| US07838041B2 |
Method for treating multiple myeloma
The present invention relates to methods for the treatment of multiple myeloma. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for inducing apoptosis in myeloma cells by administration of a K121-like antibody. |
| US07838037B2 |
Method of microencapsulation
The present invention provides methods for microencapsulation of active ingredients for topical application, whereby double-layer and triple-layer microcapsules are obtained. The microcapsules protect the active ingredients, maintain their original activity throughout processing, formulation and storage, and enable controlled release of the active ingredient only upon application onto the skin. |
| US07838036B2 |
Method and apparatus for isolating and purifying nucleic acid using a single surface
Provided is a method of isolating nucleic acid from cells using a single surface, wherein a compound represented by Formula 1 is bound to the surface. Also provided are an apparatus for isolation of nucleic acids, and a bead for isolating nucleic acids. |
| US07838032B2 |
Sustained release of guaifenesin
The invention relates to a novel pharmaceutical sustained release formulation of guaifenesin. The formulation may comprise a hydrophilic polymer, preferably a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and a water-insoluble polymer, preferably an acrylic resin, in a ratio range of about one-to-one (1:1) to about nine-to-one (9:1), more preferably a range of about three-to-two (3:2) to about six-to-one (6:1), and most preferably in a range of about two-to-one (2:1) to about four-to-one (4:1) by weight. This formulation capable of providing therapeutically effective bioavailability of guaifenesin for at least twelve hours after dosing in a human subject. The invention also relates to a modified release product which has two portions: a first portion having an immediate release formulation of guaifenesin and a second portion having a sustained release formulation of guaifenesin. The modified release product has a maximum guaifenesin serum concentration equivalent to that of an immediate release guaifenesin tablet, and is capable of providing therapeutically effective bioavailability of guaifenesin for at least twelve hours after dosing in a human subject. |
| US07838022B2 |
Malleable implants containing demineralized bone matrix
Described are malleable medical compositions such as pastes or putties that include solids combined with a liquid carrier. The solids include particulate collagen and particulate demineralized bone matrix. The liquid carrier includes an aqueous medium comprising a polysaccharide. Also described are methods for making and using such medical compositions. |
| US07838019B2 |
Composition comprising iscom particles and live micro-organisms
Iscom particles can be used as an adjuvant for preparing of an antigenic composition which comprises live micro-organisms and/or killed micro-organisms and/or antigenic molecules. A composition may comprise at least one iscom particle and one or more live micro-organisms and/or killed micro-organisms and/or antigenic molecules. A kit can comprise at least one compartment containing at least one living organism and at least one compartment containing at least one iscom particle. |
| US07838012B2 |
S. aureus fibrinogen binding protein gene
The isolation of genes and proteins from Staphylococcus aureus is provided, and the nucleic acids coding for specific regions of the S. aureus protein are described. The nucleic acids encode proteins that can be useful as vaccines or in pharmaceutical compositions for application to prevent infection, promotion of wound healing, blocking adherence to indwelling medical devices, or diagnosis of infection. |
| US07838008B2 |
Methods for treating diverse cancers
Methods for treating diverse cancers by local administration of a botulinum toxin to or to the vicinity of the cancer. |
| US07838006B2 |
Viral vaccine composition, process and methods of use
A composition for treating or preventing virus-induced infections is described, along with a process of producing the composition and methods of the composition's use. The composition comprises viral pathogen-infected cell or tissue, or malignantly or immunologically aberrant cells or tissues which has been reduced and/or denatured. The preferred composition is administered across a mucosal surface of an animal suffering or about suffer from infection. The composition is administered as preventive or therapeutic vaccine. |
| US07838005B2 |
Treatment of insulin resistance by administering an acid-sensing ion channel 3 inhibitor
Disclosed are a method of for treating insulin resistance and a method identifying a compound for treating insulin resistance. |
| US07837994B2 |
Use of anti-IL-20 antibody for treating osteoporosis
Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis using an anti-IL-20 antibody 7E, and optionally, in combination with an etanercept polypeptide. |
| US07837992B2 |
C-1 inhibitor prevents non-specific plasminogen activation by a prourokinase mutant without impeding fibrin-specific fibrinolysis
A mutant prourokinase plasminogen activator (M5) was developed to make prouPA less subject to spontaneous activation during fibrinolysis. C1-inhibitor complexes with tcM5. The effect of C1-inhibitor on fibrinolysis and fibrinogenolysis by M5 was determined. Supplemental C1-inhibitor restores the stability of M5 but not that of prouPA. Clot lysis by M5 with supplemental C1-inhibitor showed no attenuation of the rate of fibrinolysis, whereas fibrinogenolysis was prevented by C1-inhibitor. Due to higher dose tolerance of M5 with C1-inhibitor, the rate of fibrin-specific lysis reached that achievable by nonspecific fibrinolysis without inhibitor. Plasma C1-inhibitor stabilized M5 in plasma by inhibiting tcM5 and thereby non-specific plasminogen activation. At the same time, fibrin-specific plasminogen activation remained unimpaired. This unusual dissociation of effects has significant implications for improving the safety and efficacy of fibrinolysis. Methods of reducing bleeding and non-specific plasminogen activation during fibrinolysis by administering M5 along with exogenous C1-inhibitor are disclosed. |
| US07837991B2 |
Method of cancer treatment by p53 protein control
Method of cancer treatment by controlling cellular p53 protein levels. The invention concerns, in particular, the use of a compound capable of modulating calpaine activity. |
| US07837984B2 |
Post-foaming cosmetic composition and method employing same
The present invention provides a composition for application to keratin fibers, preferably hair, more preferably the hair of the scalp, eyebrows and eyelashes, and most preferably the eyelashes. The composition comprises a post-foaming gel containing a film forming agent and, optionally, a colorant, preferably a pigment. The present invention also provides a method for imparting a volumizing effect to hair of the scalp, eyebrows or eyelashes. |
| US07837981B2 |
Methods for imaging soluble A-beta
Provided herein are agents that bind to soluble beta-amyloid. Also provided are in vivo and in vitro methods for detecting soluble beta-amyloid in a sample that may include brain tissue. |
| US07837980B2 |
Partially loaded antibodies and methods of their conjugation
A protein containing one or more activatable groups, e.g., an antibody, is subjected to partial or complete reduction of one or more such bonds to form reactive groups; the resulting protein is reacted with a drug which is reactive with some of the reactive groups, such as certain radiometals, chelating agents, and toxins, so as to form a conjugate useful in, e.g., in vitro diagnosis, in vivo imaging, and therapy. |
| US07837970B2 |
Process and plant for the production of sulphuric acid
The invention relates to a process and plant for producing sulphuric acid by catalytic oxidation of SO2 to form SO3 in a converter with at least one contact stage, the SO3-containing process gas, after it has passed through at least one contact stage, being withdrawn from the converter and fed to an apparatus for recovering heat, in which steam is generated from feedwater by means of the heat of the process gas, and the process gas then being fed to an absorber, in which the SO3 is absorbed in sulphuric acid. To improve the utilization of heat during the production of sulphuric acid, the feedwater is fed to the heat recovery apparatus at a higher temperature than the process gas fed to the absorber. |
| US07837967B2 |
Thermal spray powder and method for forming thermal spray coating
A thermal spray powder contains particles composed of an oxide of any of the rare earth elements having an atomic number of 39 or from 59 to 70. The crushing strength of the particles is 80 MPa or greater. The ratio of bulk specific gravity to true specific gravity of the thermal spray powder is 0.15 or greater. The particles are preferably granulated and sintered particles. The average particle size of primary particles constituting the granulated and sintered particles is preferably 6 μm or less. |