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Небесная энциклопедия

Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ

Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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17-07-2014 дата публикации

PEGYLATED LIPIDS AND THEIR USE FOR DRUG DELIVERY

Номер: US20140200257A1
Принадлежит: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

The invention provides poly(ethylene glycol)-lipid conjugates for use in drug delivery. 2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein X is —(CH)—.3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein X is —CH— and Y is —O— claim 1 , —S— claim 1 , —OC(O)— claim 1 , —C(O)O— claim 1 , —OC(O)N(R)— claim 1 , —N(R)C(O)O— claim 1 , —SC(O)N(R)— claim 1 , or —N(R)C(O)S—.4. The compound of claim 1 , wherein X is not —CH—; and Y is —(CRR)— claim 1 , —C(O)— claim 1 , —N(R)— claim 1 , —C(O)N(R)— claim 1 , —N(R)C(O)— claim 1 , —OC(O)N(R)— claim 1 , —N(R)C(O)O— claim 1 , —N(R)C(O)N(R)— claim 1 , —SC(O)N(R)— claim 1 , or —N(R)C(O)S—.5. The compound of claim 4 , wherein Zis —C(O)O— or —C(O)N(R)—.6. The compound of claim 1 , wherein X is —N(R)— claim 1 , —C(O)N(R)— claim 1 , —N(R)C(O)— claim 1 , —OC(O)N(R)— claim 1 , —N(R)C(O)O— claim 1 , —N(R)C(O)N(R)— claim 1 , —SC(O)N(R)— claim 1 , or —N(R)C(O)S—.7. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Y is —N(R)— claim 1 , —C(O)N(R)— claim 1 , —N(R)C(O)— claim 1 , —OC(O)N(R)— claim 1 , —N(R)C(O)O— claim 1 , —N(R)C(O)N(R)— claim 1 , —SC(O)N(R)— claim 1 , or —N(R)C(O)S—.8. The compound of claim 1 , wherein each A is Land each L claim 1 , independently claim 1 , is —OCHCH— claim 1 , —OCHCHCH— claim 1 , or —OCHCH(CH)—.9. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Ris alkoxy.10. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the molecular weight of the compound is between 500 g/mol and 5 claim 1 ,000 g/mol.11. The compound of claim 1 , wherein each of Rand R claim 1 , independently claim 1 , is a Cto Calkyl or a Cto Calkenyl group.12. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the variables q and s are each independently 1 claim 1 , 2 claim 1 , 3 claim 1 , or 4.13. The compound of claim 1 , wherein:{'sub': 1', '2', '12', '20', '12', '20, 'each of Rand R, independently, is a Cto Calkyl or a Cto Calkenyl group;'}{'sub': '2', 'X is —CH—, —O—, —OC(O)—, —C(O)O—, —C(O)NH—, —NHC(O)—, —OC(O)NH—, —NHC(O)O—, or —NHC(O)NH—;'}Y is —O—, —S—, —OC(O)—, —NHC(O)—, —OC(O)NH—, —NHC(O)O—, —NHC(O)NH—, or —SC(O)NH—;a is 1;{'sup': ' ...

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23-08-2017 дата публикации

A wheelbarrow accessory

Номер: GB0002510797B
Автор: DAVID BUTLER, David Butler
Принадлежит: BARRACHUTE LTD, Barrachute Limited

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17-11-2020 дата публикации

Lipids and compositions for the delivery of therapeutics

Номер: US0010835612B2

The present invention provides lipids that are advantageously used in lipid particles for the in vivo delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, the invention provides lipids having the following structures: ...

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27-12-2018 дата публикации

COMPOSITIONS FOR NUCLEIC ACID DELIVERY

Номер: US20180369384A1
Принадлежит: Arbutus Biopharma Corporation

The present invention is based, in part, upon the discovery of charged lipids that provide advantages when used in lipid particles for the in vivo delivery of a therapeutic agent. As such, described herein are compounds useful for delivering a nucleic acid to a cell.

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27-06-2017 дата публикации

Compositions for nucleic acid delivery

Номер: US0009687550B2

The present invention is based, in part, upon the discovery of charged lipids that provide advantages when used in lipid particles for the in vivo delivery of a therapeutic agent. As such, described herein are compounds useful for delivering a nucleic acid to a cell.

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03-06-2021 дата публикации

NOVEL LIPIDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTICS

Номер: US20210162053A1
Принадлежит: ARBUTUS BIOPHARMA CORPORATION

The present invention provides lipids that are advantageously used in lipid particles for the in vivo delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, the invention provides lipids having the following structure (I) wherein R1 and R2 are each independently for each occurrence optionally substituted C10-C30 alkyl, optionally substituted C10-C30 alkenyl, optionally substituted C10-C30 alkynyl, optionally substituted C10-C30 acyl, or -linker-ligand; R3 is H, optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C10 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C10 alkynyl, alkylheterocycle, alkylphosphate, alkylphosphorothioate, alkylphosphorodithioate, alkylphosphonates, alkylamines, hydroxyalkyls, ω-aminoalkyls, ω-(substituted)aminoalkyls, ω-phosphoalkyls, ω-thiophosphoalkyls, optionally substituted polyethylene glycol (PEG, mw 100-40K), optionally substituted mPEG (mw 120-40K), heteroaryl, heterocycle, or linker-ligand; E is O, S, N(Q), C(O), N(Q)C(O), C(O)N(Q), (Q)N(CO)O, O(CO)N(Q), S(O), NS(O)2N(Q), S(O)2, N(Q)S(O)2, SS, O═N, aryl, heteroaryl, cyclic or heterocycle; and, Q is H, alkyl, ω-aminoalkyl, ω-(substituted)aminoalkyl, ω-phosphoalkyl or ω-thiophosphoalkyl.

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24-05-2016 дата публикации

Site specific delivery of nucleic acids by combining targeting ligands with endosomolytic components

Номер: US0009345780B2

The invention relates to compositions and methods for site-specific delivery of nucleic acids by combining them with targeting ligands and endosomolytic components.

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17-05-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Determining Location and Tracking Coordinates of a Tracking Device

Номер: US20120122480A1
Принадлежит: Location Based Technologies Inc.

A device and method to monitor location coordinates of an electronic tracking device are disclosed here. The device includes transceiver circuitry to receive at least one portion of a receive communication signal comprising location coordinates information; accelerometer circuitry to measure displacements of the portable electronic tracking device; a battery power monitor configured to activate and deactivate at least one portion of signaling circuitry; and processor circuitry configured to process the displacements. The method includes receiving at least one portion of a receive communication signal comprising location coordinates information; measuring displacements of a portable electronic tracking device; activating and deactivating at least one portion of signaling circuitry; and processing the at least one portion of the receive communication signal.

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15-02-2018 дата публикации

NOVEL LIPIDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTICS

Номер: US20180043009A1
Принадлежит: Arbutus Biopharma Corporation

The present invention provides lipids that are advantageously used in lipid particles for the in vivo delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, the invention provides lipids having the following structure 125-. (canceled)27. A lipid particle comprising a lipid of .28. The lipid particle of claim 27 , wherein the particle further comprises a neutral lipid and a lipid capable of reducing aggregation.29. The lipid particle of claim 27 , wherein the lipid particle consists essentially of{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00026', 'claim 26'}, 'a. a lipid of ;'}b. a neutral lipid selected from DSPC, DPPC, POPC, DOPE and SM;c. a sterol; andd. PEG-DMG or PEG-DMA,{'b': 26', '5', '25, 'in a molar ratio of about 20-60% lipid of claim :-% neutral lipid:25-55% stero1:0.5-15% PEG-DMG or PEG-DMA.'}30. The lipid particle of claim 27 , further comprising a therapeutic agent.31. The lipid particle of claim 30 , wherein the therapeutic agent is a nucleic acid.32. The lipid particle of claim 31 , wherein the nucleic acid is a plasmid.33. The lipid particle of claim 31 , wherein the nucleic acid is an immunostimulatory oligonucleotide.34. The lipid particle of claim 31 , wherein the nucleic acid is selected from the group consisting of an siRNA claim 31 , an antisense oligonucleotide claim 31 , a microRNA claim 31 , an antagomir claim 31 , an aptamer claim 31 , and a ribozyme.35. The lipid particle of claim 30 , wherein the therapeutic agent is siRNA.36. The lipid particle of claim 30 , wherein the therapeutic agent is mRNA.37. The lipid particle of claim 29 , wherein the sterol is cholesterol.38. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a lipid particle of and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient claim 27 , carrier claim 27 , or diluent.38. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a lipid particle of and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient claim 30 , carrier claim 30 , or diluent. This application is a Continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/629,991, ...

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

CHEMICAL MODIFICATIONS OF MONOMERS AND OLIGONUCLEOTIDES WITH CYCLOADDITION

Номер: US20190048344A1
Принадлежит:

The invention features compounds of formula I or II: 3. The oligonucleotide of claim 1 , wherein the ligand is selected from the group consisting of thyrotropin claim 1 , melanotropin claim 1 , lectin claim 1 , glycoprotein claim 1 , surfactant protein A claim 1 , Mucin carbohydrate claim 1 , multivalent lactose claim 1 , multivalent galactose claim 1 , N-acetyl-galactosamine claim 1 , multivalent N-acetyl-galactosamine claim 1 , N-acetyl-glucosamine claim 1 , multivalent N-acetyl glucosamine claim 1 , multivalent mannose claim 1 , multivalent fucose claim 1 , glycosylated polyaminoacids claim 1 , mannose claim 1 , lactose claim 1 , galactose claim 1 , transferrin claim 1 , bisphosphonate claim 1 , polyglutamate claim 1 , polyaspartate claim 1 , a lipid claim 1 , cholesterol claim 1 , a steroid claim 1 , bile acid claim 1 , folate claim 1 , vitamin B12 claim 1 , biotin claim 1 , and an RGD peptide.5. The oligonucleotide of claim 1 , wherein the oligonucleotide is a single-stranded oligonucleotide.6. The oligonucleotide of claim 5 , wherein the single-stranded oligonucleotide is a single-stranded siRNA.7. The oligonucleotide of claim 5 , wherein the single-stranded oligonucleotide is a microRNA.8. The oligonucleotide of claim 1 , wherein the oligonucleotide is a double-stranded oligonucleotide.9. The oligonucleotide of claim 8 , wherein the double-stranded oligonucleotide is a double-stranded siRNA.10. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the oligonucleotide of and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.11. The oligonucleotide of claim 1 , wherein Rand Rare H.12. The oligonucleotide of claim 1 , wherein Ris OR.13. The oligonucleotide of claim 1 , wherein Ris OR; and Ris —O-Linker-Q-Linker-R claim 1 , —OC(O)N(H)-Linker-Q-Linker-R claim 1 , or -Linker-Q-Linker-R.16. The oligonucleotide of claim 3 , wherein the ligand is mannose claim 3 , lactose claim 3 , galactose claim 3 , N-acetyl-galactosamine claim 3 , N-acetyl glucosamine claim 3 , multivalent lactose claim 3 ...

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09-08-2018 дата публикации

SITE-SPECIFIC DELIVERY OF NUCLEIC ACIDS BY COMBINING TARGETING LIGANDS WITH ENDOSOMOLYTIC COMPONENTS

Номер: US20180221494A1
Принадлежит: Arbutus Biopharma Corporation

The invention relates to compositions and methods for site-specific delivery of nucleic acids by combining them with targeting ligands and endosomolytic components.

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22-04-2021 дата публикации

CHIRAL DESIGN

Номер: US20210115444A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to chirally controlled oligonucleotides of select designs, chirally controlled oligonucleotide compositions, and methods of making and using the same. In some embodiments, a provided chirally controlled oligonucleotide composition provides different cleavage patterns of a nucleic acid polymer than a reference oligonucleotide composition. In some embodiments, a provided chirally controlled oligonucleotide composition provides single site cleavage within a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid polymer.

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29-10-2009 дата публикации

Channel balancing algorithm

Номер: US20090269055A1
Принадлежит: ALCATEL LUCENT

An algorithm is disclosed for performing channel balancing on channels between optical network elements within an optic-fiber communications system. The algorithm groups at least a portion of the channels into channel pairs, differentially adjusts the transmitter output power level of each of the channel pairs until the bit error ratio (BER) of at least one channel in each of the channel pairs exceeds a threshold, and records a respective power margin for each of the channels as the difference between the initial and final power levels. From the recorded power margins, a mean power margin is determined that is used to shift the transmitter output power level of each of the channels.

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28-11-2023 дата публикации

Bi-functional anti-tau polypeptides and use thereof

Номер: US0011827683B2
Принадлежит: Regenerative Research Foundation

Disclosed herein are multifunctional polypeptides comprising a first domain comprising an anti-tau antigen binding domain and a second domain comprising a proteasome-targeting PEST motif, and methods for using these polypeptides in treatment of tauopathies.

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29-03-2017 дата публикации

Multicast network system and method

Номер: GB0002542632A
Принадлежит:

Programmable switches are controlled so as to avoid duplicating streams when delivering multicast audio-video streams in a network (fig. 9). A request for a multicast stream is received from a destination, the request including a source IP address, multicast group IP address and destination IP address. One or more paths from the source to the destination are determined and existing streams are analysed to determine whether a stream having the same source IP address and multicast group IP address already exists on any of the links of the one or more paths. Rules are programmed into switches in the one or more paths such that for each switch only one combination of a given source IP address and multicast group IP address exists on each output port of the switch. The stream analysis may be performed at a proxy that is implemented on a server or within a network controller. The network may be an OpenFlow (RTM) Software Defined Network (SDN) and the requests may be Internet Group Management ...

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11-10-2017 дата публикации

A filter apparatus

Номер: GB0002513555B
Автор: DAVID BUTLER, David Butler
Принадлежит: DAVID BUTLER, David Butler

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06-11-2018 дата публикации

Lipids and compositions for the delivery of therapeutics

Номер: US0010117941B2

The present invention provides lipids that are advantageously used in lipid particles for the in vivo delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, the invention provides lipids having the following structure wherein R1and R2are each independently for each occurrence optionally substituted C10-C30alkyl, optionally substituted C10-C30alkenyl, optionally substituted C10-C30alkynyl, optionally substituted C10-C30acyl, or -linker-ligand; R3is H, optionally substituted C1-C10alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C10alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C10alkynyl, alkylhetrocycle, alkylphosphate, alkylphosphorothioate, alkylphosphorodithioate, alkylphosphonates, alkylamines, hydroxyalkyls, ω-aminoalkyls, ω-(substituted)aminoalkyls, ω-phosphoalkyls, ω-thiophosphoalkyls, optionally substituted polyethylene glycol (PEG, mw 100-40K), optionally substituted mPEG (mw 120-40K), heteroaryl, heterocycle, or linker-ligand; E is O, S, N(Q), C(O), N(Q)C(O), C(O)N(Q), (Q)N(CO)O, O(CO)N(Q), S(O), NS(O)2N ...

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25-12-2018 дата публикации

Chiral design

Номер: US0010160969B2

The present invention relates to chirally controlled oligonucleotides of select designs, chirally controlled oligonucleotide compositions, and methods of making and using the same. In some embodiments, a provided chirally controlled oligonucleotide composition provides different cleavage patterns of a nucleic acid polymer than a reference oligonucleotide composition. In some embodiments, a provided chirally controlled oligonucleotide composition provides single site cleavage within a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid polymer.

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20-06-2002 дата публикации

Teeth whitening composition in the form of a chewing gum

Номер: US20020076384A1
Принадлежит:

Described herein is a novel teeth whitening chewing gum formulation comprising bivalent metal peroxide(s) and anhydrous organic acids. Upon mastication in the oral environment, the acids react with the peroxide to form hydrogen peroxide in situ, in an environment stimulating the decomposition of such peroxide to form water and radical oxygen. The system is characterized by its efficacy and convenience. The teeth whitening composition of the preferred embodiment is also virtually insensitive to storage conditions, allowing for an extended shelf life.

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08-08-2002 дата публикации

Two-part composition for high efficacy teeth whitening comprising a mixture of peroxides and/or percarbonates of metals

Номер: US20020106335A1
Автор: Jan Orlowski, David Butler
Принадлежит:

Described herein is a novel high efficiency teeth bleaching system based on the synergetic action of the combination of hydrogen peroxide (in a free form or in the form of its adduct with urea) and peroxide and/or percarbonates of metals belonging to the first or second group of the periodic table. In one embodiment, the system of the preferred embodiment comprises two components, one containing hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide (hydrogen peroxide/urea adduct), and the other containing metal peroxides and/or percarbonates. Mixing of the two components results in the accelerated generation of radical oxygen, which relates to faster teeth bleaching action.

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08-03-2018 дата публикации

NOVEL LIPIDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTICS

Номер: US20180064807A1
Принадлежит: Arbutus Biopharma Corporation

The present invention provides lipids that are advantageously used in lipid particles for the in vivo delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, the invention provides lipids having the following structure: 2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. The cationic lipid of claim 1 , wherein X and Y are O.10. (canceled)11. The cationic lipid of claim 1 , wherein Ais —CH—.12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. The cationic lipid of claim 1 , wherein Z′ is N(Q).15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. The cationic lipid of claim 1 , wherein Z′ is alkyl.18. The cationic lipid of claim 1 , wherein Ris alkylamine.19. (canceled)20. (canceled)21. The cationic lipid of claim 1 , wherein Q is alkyl.22. (canceled)23. (canceled)24. (canceled)26. (canceled)27. (canceled)28. (canceled)29. (canceled)30. (canceled)31. (canceled)32. (canceled)33. (canceled)34. (canceled)35. (canceled)36. (canceled)37. (canceled)38. (canceled)39. (canceled)41. (canceled)42. (canceled)43. A lipid particle comprising a compound of .44. (canceled)45. A lipid particle comprising a compound of .46. The lipid particle of claim 43 , wherein the particle further comprises a therapeutic agent.47. The lipid particle of claim 45 , wherein the particle further comprises a therapeutic agent.48. (canceled)49. The lipid particle of claim 46 , wherein the therapeutic agent is a nucleic acid.50. The lipid particle of claim 47 , wherein the therapeutic agent is a nucleic acid.51. (canceled)52. The lipid particle of claim 49 , wherein the nucleic acid is siRNA or mRNA.53. The lipid particle of claim 50 , wherein the nucleic acid is siRNA or mRNA.54. (canceled)55. A method of treating a disease or disorder in a subject in need thereof claim 46 , comprising administering to the subject the lipid particle of .56. A method of treating a disease or disorder in a subject in need thereof claim 47 , comprising administering to the subject the lipid particle of . This application ...

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15-03-2007 дата публикации

OPTICAL NETWORK REGENERATOR BYPASS MODULE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

Номер: US20070058986A1
Автор: David Butler
Принадлежит:

An optical bypass element for an optical communication system. The optical bypass element, formed of an optical interleaver, is positioned in parallel with a regenerator. Data requiring regeneration is caused to be provided to the regenerator while data not requiring regeneration is bypassed about the regenerator by way of the optical bypass element. Once bypassed around the regenerator and once regenerated at the regenerator, the respective data is recombined and subsequently routed to communication endpoints.

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07-04-2015 дата публикации

Lipids and compositions for the delivery of therapeutics

Номер: US0008999351B2

The present invention provides lipids that are advantageously used in lipid particles for the in vivo delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, the invention provides lipids having the following structure (I) wherein R1 and R2 are each independently for each occurrence optionally substituted C10-C30 alkyl, optionally substituted C10-C30 alkenyl, optionally substituted C10-C30 alkynyl, optionally substituted C10-C30 acyl, or -linker-ligand; R3 is H, optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C10 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C10 alkynyl, alkylhetrocycle, alkylphosphate, alkylphosphorothioate, alkylphosphorodithioate, alkylphosphonates, alkylamines, hydroxyalkyls, -aminoalkyls, -(substituted)aminoalkyls, -phosphoalkyls, -thiophosphoalkyls, optionally substituted polyethylene glycol (PEG, mw 100-40K), optionally substituted mPEG (mw 120-40K), heteroaryl, heterocycle, or linker-ligand; E is O, S, N(Q), C(O), N(Q)C(O), C(O)N(Q), (Q)N(CO)O, O(CO)N(Q), S( ...

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10-05-2007 дата публикации

Caries preventive desensitizing and fluoridizing dental varnishes

Номер: US20070105975A1
Автор: Jan Orlowski, David Butler
Принадлежит:

Disclosed are dental varnishes comprising reaction products of rosins with polyalcohols dissolved in mixtures of C2-C4 alcohols with C5-C7 hydrocarbons or C5-C7 hydrocarbons alone which have been found effective in preventing tooth decay and alleviating tooth sensitivity. Such varnishes may, optionally, incorporate therapeutic, antimicrobial and sensory enhancing ingredients.

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16-05-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING LOCATION AND TRACKING COORDINATES OF A TRACKING DEVICE

Номер: US20130120141A1
Принадлежит: Location Based Technologies Inc.

A device and method to monitor location coordinates of an electronic tracking device are disclosed here. The device includes circuitry to receive at least one portion of a receive communication signal comprising location coordinates information; accelerometer circuitry to measure differential positioning of the portable electronic tracking device; and a battery power monitor configured to selectively activate and deactivate at least one portion of the transceiver circuitry and location tracking circuitry. The method includes receiving at a portable electronic tracking device at least one portion of a receive communication signal comprising location coordinates information; measuring differential positioning of the portable electronic tracking device; and activating and deactivating at least one portion of the transceiver circuitry and location tracking circuitry. 1. A method to control power usage comprising:measuring a receive communication signal level by primary location tracking circuitry of an electronic tracking device communicated by a primary location tracking system;reducing applied power level to the primary location tracking circuitry in response to measurement of a receive communication signal level less than a first signal level;increasing applied power level to supplemental location tracking circuitry response to measurement of the receive communication signal less than the first signal level;determining differential positional measurements based in part on acceleration measurements of supplemental location tracking circuitry associated with a secondary location tracking system; anddetermining positional coordinates of electronic tracking device responsive to a known reference coordinate values and the differential positional measurements.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receive communication signal less than a first signal level comprises an attenuated receive communication signal less than a first signal level in response to the electronic ...

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17-09-2019 дата публикации

Optical line loading using variable bandwidth noise

Номер: US0010419147B2
Автор: David Butler
Принадлежит: Alcatel Lucent

An apparatus is provided that includes an optical noise generator and a noise combiner. The noise generator is configured to produce an optical signal having a noise channel. The noise combiner is configured to combine an optical data channel with the noise channel received at one or more add ports to produce an optical output signal. A controller is configured to operate the noise generator or the noise combiner to provide a variable bandwidth of added noise combined with the optical data channel.

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23-04-2024 дата публикации

Fulcrum pry bar

Номер: US0011964854B2
Автор: David Butler, Jamie Ross
Принадлежит: Polytex Concrete LLC, PolyTex Concrete LLC

A fulcrum prybar includes a shaft portion extending along a first axis, a curved prying portion affixed to a first end of the shaft portion, and a fulcrum portion affixed to the curved prying portion. The fulcrum portion includes two rectangular portions fused together to form an obtuse angle or a right angle cross section. One of the two rectangular portions is oriented such that it is flush with a horizontal surface while the prybar has partially raised an object from the same or another horizontal surface.

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24-01-2008 дата публикации

Antibacterial Agents

Номер: US20080021059A1
Принадлежит: PFIZER INC.

The present invention is directed to a new class of triazolopyridine derivatives, to their use as antimicrobials, and to pharmaceuticals containing these compounds.

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24-05-2012 дата публикации

LIPID COMPOSITIONS

Номер: US20120128760A1
Принадлежит: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

Disclosed herein are lipid compositions comprising a cationic lipid of formula (I), a neutral lipid, a sterol and a PEG or PEG-modified lipid, wherein formula (I) is (F). Also disclosed are methods of producing the cationic lipid of formula (I).

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27-10-2020 дата публикации

Chiral design

Номер: US0010815482B2

The present invention relates to chirally controlled oligonucleotides of select designs, chirally controlled oligonucleotide compositions, and methods of making and using the same. In some embodiments, a provided chirally controlled oligonucleotide composition provides different cleavage patterns of a nucleic acid polymer than a reference oligonucleotide composition. In some embodiments, a provided chirally controlled oligonucleotide composition provides single site cleavage within a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid polymer.

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12-05-2005 дата публикации

Wireless telephone service

Номер: US20050101291A1
Принадлежит:

A method for providing a wireless telephone service includes providing a wireless handset having an associated telephone number, and a dedicated programmable wireless switch coupled to a public switched telephone network and a billing server. The handset communicates with the switch to place and receive calls to and from selected telephone numbers on respective ones of a secured list, and optionally, a dependent list. Two billing accounts are associated with the handset, a secured account having a password and the telephone numbers of the secured list associated with it, and a dependent account having a password and the telephone numbers of the dependent list, if any, associated with it. Completed incoming calls to or from the handset in which the telephone number of the caller or the number being called corresponds to a number of the secured and dependent lists are debited to the secured and dependent accounts, respectively, and calls to and from other numbers are billed to the dependent ...

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

Bi-Functional Anti-Tau Polypeptides and Use Thereof

Номер: US20220002365A1
Принадлежит:

Disclosed herein are multifunctional polypeptides comprising a first domain comprising an anti-tau antigen binding domain and a second domain comprising a proteasome-targeting PEST motif, and methods for using these polypeptides in treatment of tauopathies. 146.-. (canceled)47. An anti-tau bi-functional polypeptide , comprisinga polypeptide having an amino acid sequence at least 90% identical to a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 45, SEQ ID NO: 54, SEQ ID NO: 49, SEQ ID NO: 40, SEQ ID NO: 44, SEQ ID NO: 48, SEQ ID NO: 55, SEQ ID NO: 53, SEQ ID NO: 50, and SEQ ID NO: 52, wherein percent identity is determined using the BLASTP algorithm.48. An anti-tau bi-functional polypeptide , comprisinga polypeptide having an amino acid sequence at least 90% identical to a sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 62, SEQ ID NO: 71, SEQ ID NO: 66, SEQ ID NO: 57, SEQ ID NO: 61, SEQ ID NO: 65, SEQ ID NO: 72, SEQ ID NO: 70, SEQ ID NO: 67, and SEQ ID NO: 69, wherein percent identity is determined using the BLASTP algorithm.50. The polypeptide of claim 49 , wherein the second domain is at least 90% identical to the amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 38.51. The polypeptide of claim 49 , wherein the second domain is at least 90% identical to the amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 39.52. The polypeptide of claim 49 , wherein the first domain and the second domain are connected by a second linker.53. The polypeptide of claim 52 , wherein the second linker is at least 90% identical to the amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 37.54. The polypeptide of claim 49 , wherein the domains are arranged in the order of VTau-linker-VTau-PEST motif.55. The polypeptide of claim 49 , wherein the domains are arranged in the order of VTau-linker-VTau-PEST motif.56. A polynucleotide encoding the bi-functional polypeptide of .57. A vector comprising a polynucleotide encoding the bifunctional polypeptide of .58. An isolated host cell ...

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27-07-2021 дата публикации

Bi-functional anti-tau polypeptides and use thereof

Номер: US0011072639B2

Disclosed herein are multifunctional polypeptides comprising a first domain comprising an anti-tau antigen binding domain and a second domain comprising a proteasome-targeting PEST motif, and methods for using these polypeptides in treatment of tauopathies.

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01-12-2011 дата публикации

Interactive advertising System

Номер: US20110295667A1
Автор: David Butler, BUTLER DAVID
Принадлежит:

A system and computerized process for interactive display of advertisements is contemplated. The computerized process is embodied by online software that enables end users to voluntarily view and interact with an advertisement. Incentives may be offered for interacting with the advertisement. The incentives may relate to data transmission parameters such as data transmission rate. The incentives may be based on a monitored level of interaction by a user with the advertisement. Upon acceptance and/or interaction with the advertisement the transmission rate of the file may be increased up to the limit of the bandwidth otherwise available to the user.

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26-05-2005 дата публикации

Oil filtration system for plural phase power equipment tanks

Номер: US20050109076A1
Автор: David Butler, Johnny Clark
Принадлежит: Filmax, Inc.

Insulating oil in electric power generation, transmission and distribution equipment such as circuit breakers, regulators, phase shifters, tank diverter switches and capacitor banks for respectively separated phases of a plural phase transmission or distribution line is filtered for removal of accumulated water, carbon particles and other contaminants by filters in oil circuits respective to each phase in the plurality. Each oil circuit respective to each circuit breaker includes a respective filter and circulation pump. However, all pumps in the plural phase power system, for example, are driven by the same motor and drive line whereby a fluid condition or circulation interruption of one oil circuit that requires termination of pump operation in the one oil circuit terminates the pump operation in all oil circuits. Pump motor power is preferably drawn from an energy source that may be independent of that served by the transmission and/or distribution power source.

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11-04-2019 дата публикации

CHIRAL DESIGN

Номер: US20190106696A1
Принадлежит: Wave Life Sciences Pte Ltd

The present invention relates to chirally controlled oligonucleotides of select designs, chirally controlled oligonucleotide compositions, and methods of making and using the same. In some embodiments, a provided chirally controlled oligonucleotide composition provides different cleavage patterns of a nucleic acid polymer than a reference oligonucleotide composition. In some embodiments, a provided chirally controlled oligonucleotide composition provides single site cleavage within a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid polymer.

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05-01-2006 дата публикации

Caries preventive desensitizing and fluoridizing dental varnishes

Номер: US20060004120A1
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Disclosed are dental varnishes comprising reaction products of rosins with polyalcohols dissolved in mixtures of C2-C4 alcohols with C5-C7 hydrocarbons which have been found effective in preventing tooth decay and alleviating tooth sensitivity. Such varnishes may, optionally, incorporate therapeutic, antimicrobial and sensory enhancing ingredients.

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26-04-2011 дата публикации

Service level executable environment for integrated PSTN and IP networks and call processing language therefor

Номер: US0007934206B2

A service level executable environment (SLEE) in a telecommunications network linking a PSTN and a packet (e.g., IP) network is provided. The SLEE includes a scripting language, a compiler adapted to compile scripts written with said scripting language into executables, and a plurality of dynamically loaded shared libraries, wherein the dynamically loaded shared libraries are distributed over the IP network and executables can utilize dynamically loaded shared libraries from different locations in the IP network.

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25-10-2011 дата публикации

Channel balancing algorithm

Номер: US0008045852B2
Принадлежит: Alcatel Lucent, ALCATEL LUCENT

An algorithm is disclosed for performing channel balancing on channels between optical network elements within an optic-fiber communications system. The algorithm groups at least a portion of the channels into channel pairs, differentially adjusts the transmitter output power level of each of the channel pairs until the bit error ratio (BER) of at least one channel in each of the channel pairs exceeds a threshold, and records a respective power margin for each of the channels as the difference between the initial and final power levels. From the recorded power margins, a mean power margin is determined that is used to shift the transmitter output power level of each of the channels.

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18-12-2003 дата публикации

Optical vestigial sideband transmitter/receiver

Номер: US20030231889A1
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An optical vestigial sideband transmitter includes first and second intensity-modulated light sources and a pair of optical splitters. A first and second wavelength combiner receives a portion of the outputs of the first and second intensity-modulated light sources. The first wavelength combiner filters the two modulated signals to generate two vestigial sideband signals and multiplexes them onto a single waveguide such as an optical fiber for output to an optical transmission medium. The second wavelength combiner operates in conjunction with the first wavelength combiner to automatically and precisely regulate the optical wavelengths of the light sources, such that the passband of the first wavelength combiner substantially suppresses the redundant sideband from each modulated signal. After transmission, a vestigial sideband receiver including a wavelength splitter and optical-to-electrical receivers extracts the multiplicity of vestigial sideband signals placing them on separate optical ...

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22-05-2003 дата публикации

Coordinated synchronization

Номер: US20030097381A1
Принадлежит:

A coordinating push and user-initiated synchronization method and system. Initially, changes to a local application data store are detected and records affected by the change are identified. At some point, a record affected by a detected change is pushed to a remote system where it is ascertained whether the pushed record, in its current form as affected by the detected change, has already been replicated in or deleted from a remote application data store through user-initiated synchronization. If not, the pushed record is used to update the remote application data store. Instead, at some point it may be ascertained whether the identified record, in its current form as affected by the detected change, has been replicated in or deleted from the remote application data store through push synchronization as just described. If not, the remote application data store is synchronized with the local application data store.

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16-08-2007 дата публикации

TAN HAND

Номер: US20070189837A1
Автор: David Butler
Принадлежит:

The TAN HAND is a product designed to make the application of suntan oil/lotion easy and cleaner. The TAN HAND's unique construction makes reaching all hard areas of the body a spray away. Just pump the TAN HAND's trigger to release your favorite suntan oil/lotion onto a soft spongy applicator. Then apply. When finished with your tanning session just rinse the TAN HAND's hand in water and slip on its glove for storage. Then you will ready for your next day in the sun. When you need a friend in the sand, the TAN HAND.

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14-11-2002 дата публикации

Portable cooler assembly

Номер: US20020167138A1
Автор: David Butler
Принадлежит: MOELLER MARINE PRODUCTS

A portable cooler assembly which can be transported along a surface and also secured to a vehicle. The cooler assembly includes an insulated container body having walls and a bottom defining a storage chamber. A lid is pivotally mounted to the container body for covering the storage chamber. A pair of wheels are each rotatably mounted to the container body for transporting the cooler assembly along the surface. A pair of retaining brackets are mounted to the vehicle. The container body abuts the retaining brackets, with the retaining brackets at least partially encompassing the walls of the container body, when the cooler assembly is secured to the vehicle. The cooler assembly also includes a pair of releasable fasteners. At least one of the walls, bottom, and lid preferably has a wheel recess with the wheels being fastened within the wheel recess when the wheels are removed from the container body.

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28-02-2006 дата публикации

Call receiving method and apparatus having two-way text messaging and automatic retrieval of call numbers making calls to apparatus

Номер: US0007005963B1
Принадлежит: SCALISI JOSEPH F, BUTLER DAVID, HECOX LAWRENCE E

A system and method for a call receiving pager apparatus, system and method utilizing a dedicated switch for providing proprietary access, billing functions and other enhanced features is described. The system utilizes a subscriber apparatus having pager or radiotelephone functions whereby a caller may call the apparatus and gain direct two-way communication with the subscriber. The caller is billed for the communication. A call receiving pager apparatus, system and method which enables two-way text messaging as well as the storage, retrieval, and recall of telephone numbers making calls to the pager apparatus where the recalls are made by way of sending a data package to the stored caller number is described. The subscriber is unable to initiate any real time two-way communication with the outgoing connection.

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27-09-2016 дата публикации

Information handling system image restoration

Номер: US0009454355B2

An information handling system is returned to its original manufacture state with a tool stored on a detachable memory device that retrieves image restore information from non-volatile memory of the information handling system, cleanses information stored on the non-volatile memory and then returns the image restore information to the non-volatile memory. By executing an image restore tool that applies the image restore information, the original manufacture image is re-built in the non-volatile memory after the cleansing so that any personal information stored on the non-volatile memory by a previous user is erased.

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10-05-2018 дата публикации

NOVEL LIPIDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTICS

Номер: US20180125985A1
Принадлежит: Arbutus Biopharma Corporation

The present invention provides lipids that are advantageously used in lipid particles for the in vivo delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, the invention provides lipids having the following structures: 5. A lipid particle comprising a lipid of .6. (canceled)7. The lipid particle of claim 5 , wherein the particle further comprises a neutral lipid and a lipid capable of reducing aggregation.8. The lipid particle of claim 5 , wherein the lipid particle consists essentially of{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a. the lipid of ;'}b. a neutral lipid selected from DSPC, DPPC, POPC, DOPE and SM;c. a sterol; andd. PEG-DMG or PEG-DMA,{'b': '1', 'in a molar ratio of about 20-60% lipid of claim :5-25% neutral lipid:25-55% sterol:0.5-15% PEG-DMG or PEG-DMA.'}9. The lipid particle of claim 5 , further comprising a therapeutic agent.10. The lipid particle of claim 9 , wherein the therapeutic agent is a nucleic acid.11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. The lipid particle of claim 10 , wherein the nucleic acid is selected from the group consisting of an siRNA claim 10 , an antisense oligonucleotide claim 10 , a microRNA claim 10 , an antagomir claim 10 , an aptamer claim 10 , and a ribozyme.14. The lipid particle of claim 13 , wherein the nucleic acid is an siRNA.15. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a lipid particle of and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient claim 9 , carrier claim 9 , or diluent.16. A method of modulating the expression of a target gene in a cell claim 9 , comprising providing to a cell the lipid particle of .17. (canceled)18. (canceled)19. A method of treating a disease or disorder characterized by overexpression of a polypeptide in a subject claim 9 , comprising providing to the subject the lipid particle of .20. A method of treating a disease or disorder characterized by underexpression of a polypeptide in a subject claim 9 , comprising providing to the subject the lipid particle of .2128-. (canceled)29. The lipid ...

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06-02-2018 дата публикации

Chiral control

Номер: US0009885037B2
Принадлежит: WAVE LIFE SCIENCES LTD.

The present invention relates to chirally controlled oligonucleotides, chirally controlled oligonucleotide compositions, and the method of making and using the same. The invention specifically encompasses the identification of the source of certain problems with prior methodologies for preparing chiral oligonucleotides, including problems that prohibit preparation of fully chirally controlled compositions, particularly compositions comprising a plurality of oligonucleotide types. In some embodiments, the present invention provides chirally controlled oligonucleotide compositions. In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods of making chirally controlled oligonucleotides and chirally controlled oligonucleotide compositions.

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09-07-2009 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING LOCATION AND TRACKING COORDINATES OF A TRACKING DEVICE

Номер: US20090174603A1
Принадлежит:

An apparatus to monitor location coordinates of an electronic tracking device. The apparatus includes a transceiver, a signal processor, an accelerometer, and an antenna. The antenna communicates signal strength, to the signal processor associated with the electronic tracking device. In response to signal strength, a battery power monitor controls battery usage by electronic circuitry associated with the electronic tracking device. An accelerometer provides a supplemental location tracking system to improve tracking accuracy of a primary location tracking system of the electronic tracking device.

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04-05-2023 дата публикации

Fulcrum Pry Bar

Номер: US20230135299A1
Автор: David Butler, Jamie Ross
Принадлежит:

A fulcrum prybar includes a shaft portion extending along a first axis, a curved prying portion affixed to a first end of the shaft portion, and a fulcrum portion affixed to the curved prying portion. The fulcrum portion includes two rectangular portions fused together to form an obtuse angle or a right angle cross section. One of the two rectangular portions is oriented such that it is flush with a horizontal surface while the prybar has partially raised an object from the same or another horizontal surface.

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21-08-2003 дата публикации

Boat comfort seat assembly

Номер: US20030155798A1
Автор: David Butler
Принадлежит: Moeller Marine Products

A seat assembly includes a seat bottom having first and second portions and a central support portion, disposed between the first and second portions, and a seat back having a top portion and a bottom portion, wherein the seat back extends upwardly from and supported by the seat bottom. To support a user and to provide resiliency to the seat assembly, the invention includes an elastic mat having a first end mounted to the first portion and a second end mounted to one of the second portion and the bottom portion of the seat back such that the elastic mat is suspended over the central support portion of the seat assembly. The seat bottom includes at least two rails adjacent and spaced from one another for retaining a portion of a seat track of a base that is further attached to a post, extending from a floor of the boat.

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05-10-2017 дата публикации

UTILITY SLED

Номер: US20170282661A1
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A utility sled is formed from a lightweight material and includes a handle flexibly attached to the front end thereof. The handle includes a hook that is seated within a small opening of the utility sled when not in use. A pair of retractable wheels is attached to an exterior of each sidewall of the utility sled. The sidewalls are biased outward when no load is present. When loaded, the sidewalls advantageously tend to straighten vertically. The formed bottom of the sled includes a plurality of ribs which both add strength to the sled as well as function as sled runners when the wheels are retracted. The ribs operate to reduce friction between the sled bottom and the underlying surface.

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20-06-2017 дата публикации

Lipids and compositions for the delivery of therapeutics

Номер: US0009682139B2

The present invention provides lipids that are advantageously used in lipid particles for the in vivo delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, the invention provides lipids having the following structure wherein R1and R2are each independently for each occurrence optionally substituted C10-C30alkyl, optionally substituted C10-C30alkenyl, optionally substituted C10-C30alkynyl, optionally substituted C10-C30acyl, or -linker-ligand; R3is H, optionally substituted C1-C10alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C10alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C10alkynyl, alkylhetrocycle, alkylphosphate, alkylphosphorothioate, alkylphosphorodithioate, alkylphosphonates, alkylamines, hydroxyalkyls, ω-aminoalkyls, ω-(substituted)aminoalkyls, ω-phosphoalkyls, ω-thiophosphoalkyls, optionally substituted polyethylene glycol (PEG, mw 100-40 K), optionally substituted mPEG (mw 120-40 K), heteroaryl, heterocycle, or linker-ligand; E is O, S, N(Q), C(O), N(Q)C(O), C(O)N(Q), (Q)N(CO)O, O(CO)N(Q), S(O), NS(O ...

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04-07-2017 дата публикации

Lipid compositions

Номер: US0009694077B2

Disclosed herein are lipid compositions comprising a cationic lipid of formula (I), a neutral lipid, a sterol and a PEG or PEG-modified lipid, wherein formula (I) is Also disclosed are methods of producing the cationic lipid of formula (I).

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28-08-2003 дата публикации

Service level executable environment for integrated pstn and ip networks and call processing language therefor

Номер: US20030161296A1
Автор: David Butler, R. Freedman
Принадлежит:

This invention relates to the field of telecommunications. More particularly, this invention is a method and system for providing a service level executable environment in a telecommunications network linking a PSTN and a packet network. With reference to FIG. 3 , the service level executable environment (34) includes a scripting language, a compiler adapted to compile scripts written with the scripting language, and a plurality of dynamically loaded shared libraries, wherein the dynamically loaded shared libraries are distributed over the IP network (107) and executables from the compiler can utilize dynamically loaded shared libraries from different locations in the IP network (107). The invention includes signaling gateways (10) connected to an SS7 network (90) for support of PSTN (92) signaling; service switches (14) coupled to the signaling gateways; and media gateways (16) for interworking the IP network (107) and the PSTN (92).

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22-04-2014 дата публикации

Gas turbine engine

Номер: US0008702374B2
Автор: David Butler, BUTLER DAVID

A gas turbine engine including a segment of an annular guide vane assembly is provided. When the engine is used, the segment directs hot combustion gases onto rotor blades of the engine. The segment includes a platform disposed at a side of the segment radially inward/outward with respect to the axis of rotation of the engine. The platform has a trailing edge portion downstream with respect to the flow of hot combustion gases through the segment, the trailing edge portion includes a rail that extends radially inwardly/outwardly from the trailing edge portion. The engine also includes a support and cooling arrangement for supporting the segment and directing a cooling fluid to cool the segment. The arrangement is located radially inward/outward of the platform, and includes a flange part that extends radially outwardly/inwardly from the arrangement. The arrangement further includes a leaf seal and a retaining pin.

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11-11-2014 дата публикации

Lipid compositions

Номер: US0008883202B2

Disclosed herein are lipid compositions comprising a cationic lipid of formula (I), a neutral lipid, a sterol and a PEG or PEG-modified lipid, wherein formula (I) is (F). Also disclosed are methods of producing the cationic lipid of formula (I).

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26-05-2011 дата публикации

SITE-SPECIFIC DELIVERY OF NUCLEIC ACIDS BY COMBINING TARGETING LIGANDS WITH ENDOSOMOLYTIC COMPONENTS

Номер: US20110123520A1
Принадлежит: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

The invention relates to compositions and methods for site-specific delivery of nucleic acids by combining them with targeting ligands and endosomolytic components.

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30-04-2009 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Manufacturing an Electronic Package

Номер: US20090111393A1
Принадлежит:

An apparatus to package an electronic device. The apparatus includes a composite plastic package that is durable to environmental conditions. In particular, a mold process to produce a plastic composite material package and support an electronic component inserted therein. At least one injection nozzle supplies a specified level of plastic composite material into the mold to produce a substantially hermetically sealed package. A multi-patch antenna provides increased receiver sensitivity. An inductive battery power option provides a user flexibility to charge a tracking device and communicate near-field signals and energy with a tracking monitoring station.

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29-10-2019 дата публикации

Lipid compositions

Номер: US0010456473B2

Disclosed herein are lipid compositions comprising a cationic lipid of formula (I), a neutral lipid, a sterol and a PEG or PEG-modified lipid, wherein formula (I) is Also disclosed are methods of producing the cationic lipid of formula (I).

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31-03-2016 дата публикации

Optical Line Loading Using Variable Bandwidth Noise

Номер: US20160094304A1
Автор: David Butler
Принадлежит: Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc.

An apparatus is provided that includes an optical noise generator and a noise combiner. The noise generator is configured to produce an optical signal having a noise channel. The noise combiner is configured to combine an optical data channel with the noise channel received at one or more add ports to produce an optical output signal. A controller is configured to operate the noise generator or the noise combiner to provide a variable bandwidth of added noise combined with the optical data channel. 1. An apparatus , comprising:an optical noise generator configured to produce an optical signal having a noise channel;a noise combiner configured to combine an optical data channel with the noise channel received at one or more add ports to produce an optical output signal; anda controller configured to control the noise generator or the noise combiner to provide a variable bandwidth of added noise combined with the optical data channel.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the noise combiner comprises an optical add-drop multiplexer (OADM).3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein:the OADM has a plurality of add ports and the optical noise generator provides a corresponding plurality of noise outputs, each add port being configured to provide a different filter response; andthe controller is configured to selectively enable each add port, thereby producing a noise envelope of the added noise.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the noise combiner has a plurality of add ports and the optical noise generator has a corresponding plurality of noise sources claim 1 , each noise source being configured to have a different noise spectrum claim 1 , and the controller is configured to selectively enable each noise source claim 1 , thereby producing a noise envelope of the added noise.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the noise combiner has a plurality of noise add ports claim 1 , and the noise generator further comprises a plurality of noise sources each being connected to a ...

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02-02-2012 дата публикации

NOVEL LIPIDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTICS

Номер: US20120027796A1
Принадлежит: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

The present invention provides lipids that are advantageously used in lipid particles for the in vivo delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, the invention provides lipids having the following structures: (Formula (I) or (XXXV)).

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22-12-2011 дата публикации

NOVEL LIPIDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTICS

Номер: US20110311583A1
Принадлежит: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

... (A1) Translate this text The present invention provides lipids that are advantageously used in lipid particles for the in vivo delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, the invention provides lipids having the following structure (I) wherein R1 and R2 are each independently for each occurrence optionally substituted C10-C30 alkyl, optionally substituted C10-C30 alkenyl, optionally substituted C10-C30 alkynyl, optionally substituted C10-C30 acyl, or -linker-ligand; R3 is H, optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C10 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C10 alkynyl, alkylhetrocycle, alkylphosphate, alkylphosphorothioate, alkylphosphorodithioate, alkylphosphonates, alkylamines, hydroxyalkyls, ?-aminoalkyls, ?-(substituted)aminoalkyls, ?-phosphoalkyls, ?-thiophosphoalkyls, optionally substituted polyethylene glycol (PEG, mw 100-40K), optionally substituted mPEG (mw 120-40K), heteroaryl, heterocycle, or linker-ligand; E is O, S, N(Q), C(O), N(Q)C(O), C(0)N ...

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10-11-2005 дата публикации

Spectral tilt measurement system and method for an optical medium

Номер: US20050249505A1
Принадлежит:

A spectral tilt measurement system and method operable with an optical medium. In one embodiment, an optical signal is split into bands whose relative power ratios are used in determining spectral tilt. In another embodiment, each channel of the optical signal is modulated using an ID tone that is used for measuring spectral power of each identified channel. Spectral tilt is determined by comparing the relative channel powers across the optical medium.

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24-06-2014 дата публикации

Electric machine with enhanced cooling

Номер: US0008760016B2

An electric machine includes a casing have a first end plate and a second end plate, the first end plate having an air inlet and the second end plate having an air outlet; an outer rotor positioned inside the casing; a stator positioned inside the outer rotor; a hub positioned inside the stator; a fan positioned within the casing, the fan drawing air from the air inlet and exhausting air out the air outlet.

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16-12-2004 дата публикации

Dispensing container

Номер: US20040251282A1
Автор: David Butler
Принадлежит:

A dispensing container (1) for a liquid comprises: (i) a bottle (2) having a main chamber (5) for holding a first liquid (21) to be dispensed from the container and a secondary chamber (8) for holding a concentrate (22) of the first liquid, and (ii) a closure element (3) removably located on the mouth of the bottle. The secondary chamber (8) is associated with an outlet aperture through which the concentrate (22) may be transferred from the secondary chamber (8) into the main chamber (5). The container (1) is further provided with a plugging assembly (16) which plugs the outlet aperture when the closure element (3) is located on the mouth of the bottle and allows liquid (22) to be transferred from the secondary chamber (8) into the main chamber (5) when the closure element (3) is removed. Once all of the liquid (25) in the main chamber (5) has been dispensed, a further aliquot of concentrate (22) may be transferred from secondary chamber (8) to the main chamber (5) and diluted therein so ...

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24-02-2015 дата публикации

Chemical modifications of monomers and oligonucleotides with cycloaddition

Номер: US0008962580B2

The invention features compounds of formula I or II: In one embodiment, the invention relates compounds and processes for conjugating ligand to oligonucleotide. The invention further relates to methods for treating various disorders and diseases such as viral infections, bacterial infections, parasitic infections, cancers, allergies, autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiencies and immunosuppression.

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19-11-2019 дата публикации

Utility sled

Номер: US0010479154B2
Принадлежит: BUTLER DAVID, Butler David

A utility sled is formed from a lightweight material and includes a handle flexibly attached to the front end thereof. The handle includes a hook that is seated within a small opening of the utility sled when not in use. A pair of retractable wheels is attached to an exterior of each sidewall of the utility sled. The sidewalls are biased outward when no load is present. When loaded, the sidewalls advantageously tend to straighten vertically. The formed bottom of the sled includes a plurality of ribs which both add strength to the sled as well as function as sled runners when the wheels are retracted. The ribs operate to reduce friction between the sled bottom and the underlying surface.

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29-05-2018 дата публикации

Chiral control

Номер: US0009982257B2

The present invention relates to chirally controlled oligonucleotides, chirally controlled oligonucleotide compositions, and the method of making and using the same. The invention specifically encompasses the identification of the source of certain problems with prior methodologies for preparing chiral oligonucleotides, including problems that prohibit preparation of fully chirally controlled compositions, particularly compositions comprising a plurality of oligonucleotide types. In some embodiments, the present invention provides chirally controlled oligonucleotide compositions. In some embodiments, the present invention provides methods of making chirally controlled oligonucleotides and chirally controlled oligonucleotide compositions.

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29-02-2024 дата публикации

LIPID COMPOSITIONS

Номер: US20240066129A1
Принадлежит: ARBUTUS BIOPHARMA CORPORATION

Disclosed herein are lipid compositions comprising a cationic lipid of formula (I), a neutral lipid, a sterol and a PEG or PEG-modified lipid, wherein formula (I) is (F). Also disclosed are methods of producing the cationic lipid of formula (I).

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

PLATFORM SEGMENT FOR SUPPORTING A NOZZLE GUIDE VANE FOR A GAS TURBINE AND NOZZLE GUIDE VANE ARRANGEMENT FOR A GAS TURBINE

Номер: US20130209217A1
Принадлежит:

A platform segment for supporting a nozzle guide vane for a gas turbine is provided. The platform segment includes a gas passage surface arranged to be in contact with a streaming gas exhausted from a combustor, wherein the streaming gas streams along the gas passage surface in a streaming direction, a cooling surface, opposite to and thermally connected to the gas passage surface and arranged to be in contact with a cooling fluid, a wall protruding from the cooling surface and extending at least partially in the streaming direction, wherein the wall is arranged circumferentially between positions, at which adjacent guide vanes are to be provided, such that cooling fluid is channeled by the wall for cooling a downstream portion of the cooling surface, and a further wall protruding from the cooling surface and extending at least partially in the streaming direction. 113-. (canceled)14. A platform segment for supporting a nozzle guide vane for a gas turbine , the platform segment comprising:a gas passage surface arranged to be in contact with a streaming gas exhausted from a combustor, wherein the streaming gas streams along the gas passage surface in a streaming direction;a cooling surface opposite to and thermally connected to the gas passage surface and arranged to be in contact with a cooling fluid;a wall protruding from the cooling surface and extending at least partially in the streaming direction, wherein the wall is arranged circumferentially between positions, at which adjacent guide vanes are to be provided, such that cooling fluid is channelled by the wall for cooling a downstream portion of the cooling surface; anda further wall protruding from the cooling surface and extending at least partially in the streaming direction,wherein a circumferential distance between the wall and the further wall decreases along the streaming direction,wherein the nozzle guide vane having a pressure surface and a suction surface is connectable at the platform segment such ...

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17-05-2012 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING LOCATION AND TRACKING COORDINATES OF A TRACKING DEVICE

Номер: US20120119905A1
Принадлежит: Location Based Technologies Inc.

A device and method to monitor location coordinates of an electronic tracking device are disclosed here. The device includes transceiver circuitry to receive at least one portion of a receive communication signal comprising location coordinates information; accelerometer circuitry to measure displacements of the portable electronic tracking device; a battery power monitor configured to selectively activate and deactivate at least one portion of the transceiver circuitry and location tracking circuitry; and processor circuitry configured to process the at least one portion of the receive communication signal. The method includes receiving at transceiver circuitry of a portable electronic tracking device at least one portion of a receive communication signal comprising location coordinates information; measuring displacements of the portable electronic tracking device; activating and deactivating at least one portion of the transceiver circuitry and location tracking circuitry; and processing the at least one portion of the receive communication signal using processor circuitry. 1. A portable electronic tracking device to monitor location coordinates of one or more individuals or objects , the device comprising:transceiver circuitry to receive at least one portion of a receive communication signal comprising location coordinates information;accelerometer circuitry to measure displacements of the portable electronic tracking device;a battery power monitor configured to selectively activate and deactivate at least one portion of the transceiver circuitry and location tracking circuitry to conserve battery power in response to a signal level of the at least one portion of the receive communication signal; andprocessor circuitry configured to process the at least one portion of the receive communication signal.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one portion of the receive communication signal comprises a snapshot of the receive communication signal.3. The ...

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20-02-2018 дата публикации

Site-specific delivery of nucleic acids by combining targeting ligands with endosomolytic components

Номер: US0009895448B2

The invention relates to compositions and methods for site-specific delivery of nucleic acids by combining them with targeting ligands and endosomolytic components.

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25-06-2015 дата публикации

TOOL FOR REMOVING CEDAR ROOFING MATERIAL

Номер: US20150176284A1
Автор: David Butler
Принадлежит: Individual

There is provided a tool for removing cedar roofing material. The tool has a handle with a first end and a second end which is spaced-apart from the first end. The second end of the handle is inclined. The tool includes a blade having a base portion connected to the second end of the handle. The blade has a proximal end which is adjacent to the base portion of the blade. The blade has a distal end which is spaced-apart from the base portion of the blade. The blade is arcuate-shaped between its proximal end and its distal end. The base portion is angled relative to the proximal end of the blade.

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12-12-2017 дата публикации

Turbine vane arrangement

Номер: US0009840923B2
Принадлежит: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, SIEMENS AG

A guide vane arrangement of a gas turbine and a method of manufacturing a guide vane arrangement of a gas turbine are provided herein. The guide vane arrangement includes a first guide vane device including a first radially inner platform and a first number of first airfoils, and a second guide vane device including a second radially inner platform and a second number of second airfoils. The first guide vane device and the second guide vane device are arranged along a circumferential direction of the turbine, wherein the first number of the first airfoils differs to the second number of the second airfoils. The first guide vane device is designed with a higher heat resistance than the second guide vane device.

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13-05-2008 дата публикации

Coordinated synchronization

Номер: US0007373362B2

A coordinating push and user-initiated synchronization method and system. Initially, changes to a local application data store are detected and records affected by the change are identified. At some point, a record affected by a detected change is pushed to a remote system where it is ascertained whether the pushed record, in its current form as affected by the detected change, has already been replicated in or deleted from a remote application data store through user-initiated synchronization. If not, the pushed record is used to update the remote application data store. Instead, at some point it may be ascertained whether the identified record, in its current form as affected by the detected change, has been replicated in or deleted from the remote application data store through push synchronization as just described. If not, the remote application data store is synchronized with the local application data store.

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24-01-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for determining location and tracking coordinates of a tracking device

Номер: US0008102256B2

An apparatus to monitor location coordinates of an electronic tracking device. The apparatus includes a transceiver, a signal processor, an accelerometer, and an antenna. The antenna communicates signal strength to the signal processor associated with the electronic tracking device. In response to signal strength, a battery power monitor controls battery usage by electronic circuitry associated with the electronic tracking device. An accelerometer provides a supplemental location tracking system to improve tracking accuracy of a primary location tracking system of the electronic tracking device.

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23-01-2001 дата публикации

Composition and method for inoculating low sulphur grey iron

Номер: US0006177045B1
Принадлежит: Elkem ASA, ELKEM MATERIALS, ELKEM ASA

A composition for inoculating grey iron, particularly low sulphur grey iron, comprises by weight: rare earth 1.0-4.0%, preferably 1.5-2.5%; strontium 0.5-1.5%, preferably 0.7-1.0%; calcium 1.5% maximum, preferably 0.5% maximum; aluminum 2.0% maximum, preferably 0.5% maximum; silicon 40.0-80.0%, preferably 70.0-75.0%; iron balance. The composition is most preferably free of calcium and aluminum. The rare earth may be cerium, mischmetall or a mixture of cerium and other rare earths. The composition may be a mixture of ferrosilicon and the other constituents, a ferrosilicon alloy containing the other constituents or a rare earth and a silicon-bearing inoculant containing strontium.

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11-01-2024 дата публикации

Compositions and Methods for Controlled Protein Degradation in Neurodegenerative Disease

Номер: US20240009285A1
Принадлежит:

Disclosed herein are multifunctional polypeptides comprising a first domain comprising an antigen binding domain (e.g., anti-synuclein, anti-tau, anti-huntingtin) and a second domain comprising a programmable proteasome-targeting PEST motif, and methods for using these polypeptides in treatment of protein aggregation diseases, e.g., neurodegenerative diseases.

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08-11-2011 дата публикации

Alien wavelength channel balancing and line amplifier optimization

Номер: US0008055129B2
Принадлежит: Alcatel Lucent, ALCATEL LUCENT

An algorithm is disclosed for performing alien-wavelength channel balancing on channels between optical network elements within an optic-fiber communications system. The algorithm determines initial values of various optimization parameters for each of the channels, such as the input launch power and operating conditions of optical amplifiers in the optical path, and calculates an initial total optimization offset for the channels based on the initial values of the optimization parameters for each of the channels. The algorithm then adjusts the optimization parameters to new values and calculates a new total optimization offset based on the new optimization parameter values. The algorithm repeats this process until the relative channel launch powers and optical amplifiers are optimized.

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28-08-2003 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for transforming color gamut from one color space to another

Номер: US20030160801A1
Автор: David Butler
Принадлежит: Xerox Corporation

A method for transforming color gamut from a first color space to a second color space, includes dividing the first color space into a first plurality of regions in an objective space; dividing a subset of the second color space into a second plurality of regions in the objective space; mapping a first region of said first plurality into a first region of said second plurality substantially without change; mapping a second region of said first plurality comprising an upper gamut of the first color space into a complementary second region of said second plurality; and mapping a third region of said first plurality comprising a lower gamut of the first color space with a gamma correction into a complementary third region of said second plurality.

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16-04-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for determining location and tracking coordinates of a tracking device

Номер: US0008421618B2

A device and method to monitor location coordinates of an electronic tracking device are disclosed here. The device includes transceiver circuitry to receive at least one portion of a receive communication signal comprising location coordinates information; accelerometer circuitry to measure displacements of the portable electronic tracking device; a battery power monitor configured to selectively activate and deactivate at least one portion of the transceiver circuitry and location tracking circuitry; and processor circuitry configured to process the at least one portion of the receive communication signal. The method includes receiving at transceiver circuitry of a portable electronic tracking device at least one portion of a receive communication signal comprising location coordinates information; measuring displacements of the portable electronic tracking device; activating and deactivating at least one portion of the transceiver circuitry and location tracking circuitry; and processing ...

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24-12-2009 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING POSITION FIX OF A TRACKING DEVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SUBSCRIBER SERVICE USAGE PROFILE TO CONSERVE TRACKING DEVICE POWER

Номер: US20090315767A1
Принадлежит:

A tracking device is disclosed for communication of location coordinate information. In one embodiment, the tracking device includes a signal transceiver device, a location coordinate acquisition device, and a computational processor activated and deactivated in accordance with a subscriber service usage profile. The location coordinate acquisition device generates a position fix of the tracking device and a signal transceiver device reports the position fix to a location tracking server. A flash memory device stores a zone management map. In accordance with a fix reporting period based at least in part on a subscriber service usage application including or accessing the subscriber service usage profile, an internal clock activates or deactivates the signal transceiver device, the computational processor, and/or the location coordinate acquisition device. In one example, the internal clock updates a fix reporting period based on current position fix relative to restricted and allowed areas ...

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31-07-2008 дата публикации

Internally Threaded Cap

Номер: US20080179325A1
Автор: John Clarke, David Butler
Принадлежит:

A closure assembly for a tank includes a cap shell and a cylindrical insert connected by a lost motion connection defining a first stop and a second stop for relative axial movement. A dome extends inwardly from the cylindrical insert and includes an orifice defining a valve seat. A stem includes a mating edge for engaging the valve seat. The mating edge abuts the valve seat and displaces the dome axially to seal the orifice at the first stop, and is spaced from the valve seat to at the second stop. Opening the valve allows vapor to vent from the tank along a tortuous path defined through an aperture and between the cap shell and the cylindrical insert. The aperture is open or sealed with the valve depending on the relative position of the cap shell and cylindrical insert.

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03-03-2005 дата публикации

Scheme for reducing low frequency components in an optical transmission network

Номер: US20050047793A1
Автор: David Butler, Kurt Schuder
Принадлежит:

A system and method for reducing undesirable components in optical signals in an optical transmission network. A block coding scheme is implemented that is matched to the spectral characteristics of one or more optical components of a transmission path, e.g., filters, optical media, et cetera, whereby the source data is encoded for shifting the power density spectra of the optical signals.

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27-02-2018 дата публикации

Turbomachine rotor blade, turbomachine rotor disc, turbomachine rotor, and gas turbine engine with different root and slot contact face angles

Номер: US0009903213B2

A turbomachine rotor blade has a firtree shaped root, to be secured in a rotor disc rotatable around a rotor axis. In a plane perpendicular to the rotor axis, the root has a first, second, and third root lobe with a first, second, and third root contact face. Each of the first, second, and third root contact face is angled relative to a radial root bottom axis with a first, second, and third root angle, respectively. The first root angle is smaller than the second and the second root angle is substantially equal to the third. A turbomachine rotor disc has a firtree shaped slot having a first, second, and third slot angle, the first slot angle being smaller than the second and the second slot angle being substantially equal to the third. A gas turbine engine has the turbomachine rotor herein.

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02-02-2016 дата публикации

Method and a device of tangentially biasing internal cooling on nozzle guide vanes

Номер: US0009249671B2
Автор: David Butler, BUTLER DAVID

A deflector for guiding a cooling fluid to a blade device of a turbine is provided. The deflector includes a first opening region with a first opening shape and a second opening region with a second opening shape. The deflector is connectable to a first blade device and to a second blade device in such a way that the cooling fluid is streamable through the first opening region into the first blade device and the cooling fluid is streamable through the second opening region into the second blade device. The first opening shape differs from the second opening shape for achieving a predetermined first mass flow of the cooling fluid into the first blade device and a predetermined second mass flow of the cooling fluid into the second blade device at predetermined installation locations of the first blade device and the second blade device.

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19-04-2018 дата публикации

LIPID COMPOSITIONS

Номер: US20180104342A1
Принадлежит: Arbutus Biopharma Corporation

Disclosed herein are lipid compositions comprising a cationic lipid of formula (I), a neutral lipid, a sterol and a PEG or PEG-modified lipid, wherein formula (I) is 12-. (canceled)637-. (canceled)38. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the composition is a liposome.3951-. (canceled)5458-. (canceled)59. A method of making a compound comprising contacting 1-(2-(phthalimido)ethyl)-piperazine with 1-(2-chloroethyl)imidazolidin-2-one.62. A method of making a compound claim 3 , comprising contacting 1-cyanomethyl-4-(2-((cyanomethyl)amino)ethyl)piperazine with a reducing agent.6367-. (canceled)68. The composition of claim 3 , further comprising a therapeutic agent.69. The composition of claim 68 , wherein the therapeutic agent is mRNA.70. The composition of claim 68 , wherein the therapeutic agent is siRNA. This application is a Continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/508,805, filed on Oct. 7, 2014, which is a Continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/318,600, which is a 35 U.S.C. § 371 Application of International Application No. PCT/US2010/033777, filed on May 5, 2010, which claims priority to U.S. Application Ser. No. 61/175,770, filed May 5, 2009 and U.S. Application Ser. No. 61/299,291, filed Jan. 28, 2010, the contents of each of which is incorporated herein by reference.The instant application contains a Sequence Listing which has been submitted in ASCII format via EFS-Web and is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Said ASCII copy, created on Jul. 27, 2012, is named 08050.012US3_SL and is 3,822 bytes in size.The invention relates to the field of therapeutic agent delivery using lipid particles. In particular, the invention provides cationic lipids and lipid particles comprising these lipids, which are advantageous for the in vivo delivery of nucleic acids, as well as nucleic acid-lipid particle compositions suitable for in vivo therapeutic use. Additionally, the invention provides methods of preparing ...

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24-04-2008 дата публикации

Filtration System

Номер: US20080093297A1
Автор: Kenneth Gock, David Butler
Принадлежит:

A method and apparatus for cleaning a permeable, hollow membrane (7) in an arrangement of the type wherein a pressure differential is applied across the wall of the permeable, hollow membrane (7) immersed in a liquid suspension, the liquid suspension being applied to the outer surface of the permeable hollow membrane to induce and sustain filtration through the membrane wall, the method of cleaning comprising the step of producing mechanical agitation between the membrane and the liquid suspension to dislodge at least some of the solids retained in or on the membrane. Application of the pressure differential by force of gravity applied to the liquid is also disclosed.

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10-05-2011 дата публикации

Orchestration engine as an intermediary between telephony functions and business processes

Номер: US0007940916B2
Принадлежит: Avaya Inc., AVAYA INC, AVAYA INC.

A technique is disclosed for interfacing business processes with telephony functions. Particularly, an orchestration engine is interposed between a business process engine that executes business processes and an enterprise telecommunications network that executes telephony functions. Acting as an intermediary between the business process engine and the telecommunications network, the orchestration engine decouples the atomic telephony functions that are required for a business application from the business logic that is used in features that comprise one or more business processes. Thus, a new protocol state, feature, or algorithm change is isolated to a single and easy-to-develop location in software.

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04-12-2007 дата публикации

Methods and systems for creating, distributing and executing multimedia telecommunications applications over circuit and packet switched networks

Номер: US0007304984B2

A service creation switch ( 114 ) supports both tightly coupled and loosely distributed application server (AS) ( 126 ) functions, with the tightly coupled AS ( 126 ) functions residing in the switch ( 114 ), and the loosely coupled AS ( 126 ) functions carried out in a service level executable environment (SLEE) ( 34 ). The SLEE ( 134 ) utilizes DLLs to facilitate the distribution of services over a packet network.

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08-03-2012 дата публикации

LIPIDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTICS

Номер: US20120058144A1
Принадлежит: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

The present invention provides lipids that are advantageously used in lipid particles for the in vivo delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, the invention provides lipids having the following structures XIV or XVII. 3. A lipid particle comprising a lipid of .4. A lipid particle comprising a lipid of .5. The lipid particle of claim 3 , wherein the particle further comprises a neutral lipid and a lipid capable of reducing aggregation.7. The lipid particle of claim 3 , further comprising a therapeutic agent.8. The lipid particle of claim 7 , wherein the therapeutic agent is a nucleic acid.9. The lipid particle of claim 8 , wherein the nucleic acid is a plasmid.10. The lipid particle of claim 8 , wherein the nucleic acid is an immunostimulatory oligonucleotide.11. The lipid particle of claim 8 , wherein the nucleic acid is selected from an siRNA claim 8 , an antisense oligonucleotide claim 8 , a microRNA claim 8 , an antagomir claim 8 , an aptamer claim 8 , and a ribozyme.12. The lipid particle of claim 11 , wherein the nucleic acid is an siRNA.13. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a lipid particle of and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient claim 8 , carrier claim 8 , or diluent.14. A method of modulating the expression of a target gene in a cell claim 8 , comprising providing to a cell the lipid particle of .15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the therapeutic agent is selected from an siRNA claim 14 , an antagomir claim 14 , an antisense oligonucleotide claim 14 , and a plasmid capable of expressing an siRNA claim 14 , a ribozyme claim 14 , an aptamer or an antisense oligonucleotide.16. The method of claim 14 , wherein the nucleic acid is a plasmid that encodes the polypeptide or a functional variant or fragment thereof claim 14 , such that expression of the polypeptide or the functional variant or fragment thereof is increased.17. A method of treating a disease or disorder characterized by overexpression of a polypeptide in a subject claim ...

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22-12-2016 дата публикации

SITE-SPECIFIC DELIVERY OF NUCLEIC ACIDS BY COMBINING TARGETING LIGANDS WITH ENDOSOMOLYTIC COMPONENTS

Номер: US20160367687A1
Принадлежит: Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corporation

The invention relates to compositions and methods for site-specific delivery of nucleic acids by combining them with targeting ligands and endosomolytic components.

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02-08-2012 дата публикации

Gas turbine engine

Номер: US20120195737A1
Автор: David Butler, BUTLER DAVID
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AG

A gas turbine engine including a segment of an annular guide vane assembly is provided. When the engine is used, the segment directs hot combustion gases onto rotor blades of the engine. The segment includes a platform disposed at a side of the segment radially inward/outward with respect to the axis of rotation of the engine. The platform has a trailing edge portion downstream with respect to the flow of hot combustion gases through the segment, the trailing edge portion includes a rail that extends radially inwardly/outwardly from the trailing edge portion. The engine also includes a support and cooling arrangement for supporting the segment and directing a cooling fluid to cool the segment. The arrangement is located radially inward/outward of the platform, and includes a flange part that extends radially outwardly/inwardly from the arrangement. The arrangement further includes a leaf seal and a retaining pin.

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24-08-2006 дата публикации

Take-down seating

Номер: US20060186722A1
Автор: David Butler
Принадлежит:

A seat assembly (10) for use in a watercraft (12) having a deck (14). The seat assembly (10) comprises a first portion (16) and a second portion (18) spaced from the first portion (16). First (52) and second (54) connector panels that are separable from and independent of the first (16) and second (18) portions interconnect the first (16) and second (18) portions. A plurality of locking tabs (56) extend from each of the connector panels (52,54) and are inserted into a plurality of slots (58) defined in the portions (16,18) to connect the connector panels (52,54) to the first (16) and second (18) portions. A mounting bracket (84) is attached to a base (82) of each of the connector panels (52,54) and perpendicularly extends from the connector panels (52,54) to mount the connector panels (52,54) to the deck (14) thereby securing the first (16) and second (18) portions to the deck (14).

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11-10-2007 дата публикации

Exercise device

Номер: US20070238588A1
Автор: David Butler
Принадлежит:

A friction-based resistance exercise device is disclosed. In an embodiment, the exercise device includes an elongated track, and a cuff slidably mounted on the track and shaped to provide a grip that is parallel to the track. The cuff includes a set of guide wheels and at least one friction mechanism for providing an adjustable friction-based resistance to movement of the cuff on the track. In some embodiments, the exercise device includes one or more handles extending laterally from the device, attached to the cuff and/or a head mechanism at a distal end of the track.

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12-01-2012 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PARTITIONING AND MAPPING COLOR GAMUTS BASED ON ONE-ONE AND ONTO MAPPING FUNCTION

Номер: US20120007877A1
Автор: Butler David Paul
Принадлежит:

A method and system for mapping color gamuts based on one-one and onto mapping function in order to create an invertible transform is disclosed. A hue leaf associated with at least two arbitrary color gamuts can be defined utilizing a vector math function and a most saturated point with respect to each hue leaves can be determined. A safe area relative to an intersection point can be estimated by approximating the most saturated point in both hue leaves. An upper hull and a lower hull associated with the hue leaves can be continuously sub-divided with an equal number of sections by constructing one or more vectors. An appropriate section for computing a vector relationship in the color gamut can be determined in order to map the color gamuts based on the continuous, one-one and onto function thereby creating an invertible transformation. 1. A method for mapping color gamut , comprising:defining at least one hue leaf with respect to at least two arbitrary color gamuts utilizing a vector math function in order to thereafter determine a most saturated point with respect to said at least one hue leaf;estimating a safe area with respect to an intersection point by approximating said most saturated point in order to thereafter continuously sub-divide an upper hull and a lower hull associated with at least one hue leaf into at least one section by constructing at least one vector; anddetermining an appropriate section to compute a vector relationship with respect to said at least two arbitrary color gamuts in order to map said at least two arbitrary color gamuts based on a continuous, one-one and onto function, thereby creating an invertible transformation.2. The method of further comprising applying a gamma function with respect to an outer edge of said at least two arbitrary color gamuts to increase and decrease saturation and lightness gain in said color image.3. The method of further comprising computing a similar number of vector for each arbitrary color gamut.4. The ...

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19-01-2012 дата публикации

Information Handling System Image Restoration

Номер: US20120017044A1
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An information handling system is returned to its original manufacture state with a tool stored on a detachable memory device that retrieves image restore information from non-volatile memory of the information handling system, cleanses information stored on the non-volatile memory and then returns the image restore information to the non-volatile memory. By executing an image restore tool that applies the image restore information, the original manufacture image is re-built in the non-volatile memory after the cleansing so that any personal information stored on the non-volatile memory by a previous user is erased. 1. A system for copying an image to an information handling system non-volatile memory , the system comprising:a detachable memory device having memory and an interface, the interface operable to communicate between the memory and an information handling system;a cleanser stored in the detachable memory device and operable to load through the interface to an information handling system to cleanse the information handling system non-volatile memory of information; andan imaging tool stored in the detachable memory device and operable to retrieve through the interface to the detachable memory device an image information stored on the information handling system non-volatile memory before the cleanser cleanses the non-volatile memory, the image information capable of re-creating an image of the information handling system, the imaging tool further operable to copy the retrieved image information to the information handling system non-volatile memory after the cleanser cleanse the information handling system non-volatile memory.2. The system of wherein the image information retrieved by the imaging tool comprises a manufacture partition having restore tool claim 1 , the restore tool operable run on the information handling to recreate an image of the information handling system.3. The system of wherein the image information retrieved by the imaging tool ...

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09-02-2012 дата публикации

CHEMICAL MODIFICATIONS OF MONOMERS AND OLIGONUCLEOTIDES WITH CYCLOADDITION

Номер: US20120035115A1
Принадлежит: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

The invention features compounds of formula I or II: 68-. (canceled)9. A compound of claim 1 , wherein the ligand is selected from the group consisting of thyrotropin claim 1 , melanotropin claim 1 , lectin claim 1 , glycoprotein claim 1 , surfactant protein A claim 1 , Mucin carbohydrate claim 1 , multivalent lactose claim 1 , multivalent galactose claim 1 , N-acetyl-galactosamine claim 1 , N-acetyl-gulucosamine multivalent mannose claim 1 , multivalent fucose claim 1 , glycosylated polyaminoacids claim 1 , multivalent galactose claim 1 , transferrin claim 1 , bisphosphonate claim 1 , polyglutamate claim 1 , polyaspartate claim 1 , a lipid claim 1 , cholesterol claim 1 , a steroid claim 1 , bile acid claim 1 , folate claim 1 , vitamin B12 claim 1 , biotin claim 1 , an RGD peptide claim 1 , an RGD peptide mimetic claim 1 , and an aptamer.11. The compound of claim 2 , wherein the cyclic group is selected from the group consisting of pyrrolidinyl claim 2 , pyrazolinyl claim 2 , pyrazolidinyl claim 2 , imidazolinyl claim 2 , imidazolidinyl claim 2 , piperidinyl claim 2 , piperazinyl claim 2 , [1 claim 2 ,3]dioxolane claim 2 , oxazolidinyl claim 2 , isoxazolidinyl claim 2 , morpholinyl claim 2 , thiazolidinyl claim 2 , isothiazolidinyl claim 2 , quinoxalinyl claim 2 , pyridazinonyl claim 2 , tetrahydrofuryl and decalin; and the acyclic group is a derivative of serinol or diethanolamine.12. An oligonucleotide prepared from a compound of .13. The oligonucleotide of claim 12 , wherein the oligonucleotide is a single-stranded oligonucleotide.14. The oligonucleotide of claim 13 , wherein the single-stranded oligonucleotide is a single-stranded siRNA.15. The oligonucleotide of claim 13 , wherein the single-stranded oligonucleotide is a microRNA.16. The oligonucleotide of claim 12 , wherein the oligonucleotide is a double-stranded oligonucleotide.17. The oligonucleotide of claim 16 , wherein the double-stranded oligonucleotide is a double-stranded siRNA.18. A method of ...

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16-02-2012 дата публикации

Projection of Images onto Tangible User Interfaces

Номер: US20120038891A1
Принадлежит: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

The techniques described herein provide a surface computing device that includes a surface layer configured to be in a transparent state and a diffuse state. In the diffuse state, an image can be projected onto the surface. In the transparent state, an image can be projected through the surface. 1. A surface computing device comprising:one or more processors;a surface layer that is diffusing to visible light in a first state and transparent to visible light in a second state; anda projector, operable by the one or more processors, to project first graphical data onto at least a first part of the surface layer configured to be in the first state and to project second graphical data through at least a second part of the surface layer configured to be in the second state.2. A surface computing device according to claim 1 , wherein the second graphical data is projected through at least the second part of the surface layer and onto a display surface other than the surface layer.3. A surface computing device according to claim 1 , wherein the first graphical data is associated with a first image and the second graphical data is associated with a second image claim 1 , the first image and the second image being visually connected images.4. A surface computing device according to claim 1 , wherein the second graphical data illustrates a higher level of detail of the visually connected images compared to the first graphical data.5. A surface computing device according to claim 1 , further comprising an object detection module claim 1 , operable by the one or more processors claim 1 , to detect a location of an object relative to the surface layer.6. A surface computing device according to claim 5 , wherein the second graphical data projected through at least the second part of the surface configured to be in the second state is dependent upon the detected location of the object.7. A surface computing device according to claim 1 , further comprising an object detection ...

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29-03-2012 дата публикации

Touch Sensing Using Shadow and Reflective Modes

Номер: US20120075256A1
Принадлежит: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

A touch panel is described which uses at least one infrared source and an array of infrared sensors to detect objects which are in contact with, or close to, the touchable surface of the panel. The panel may be operated in both reflective and shadow modes, in arbitrary per-pixel combinations which change over time. For example, if the level of ambient infrared is detected and if that level exceeds a threshold, shadow mode is used for detection of touch events over some or all of the display. If the threshold is not exceeded, reflective mode is used to detect touch events. The touch panel includes an infrared source and an array of infrared sensors. 1. A method of operating a touch panel system for detecting one or more objects in proximity with a touchable surface of a touch panel , the method comprising:scanning at least a portion of the touch panel to measure a level of ambient infrared radiation using at least one infrared sensor;switching to a shadow mode of operation if a level of ambient infrared radiation exceeds a first threshold,switching to a reflective mode of operation if the level of ambient infrared radiation does not exceed both the first threshold and a second threshold, wherein the switching between the shadow mode and the reflective mode changes an angle of illumination of an object adjacent to the touch panel; anddetermining the three-dimensional shape and thickness of the object based in part on the changes in the angle of illumination.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining that a battery level is below a predetermined limit while the level of ambient infrared radiation exceeds the second threshold and not the first threshold; andswitching to the shadow mode of operation after the battery level drops below the predetermined limit.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising switching to the reflective mode of operation after the battery level rises above the predetermined limit.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein ...

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19-04-2012 дата публикации

Health and safety system for a table saw

Номер: US20120090439A1
Автор: David J. Butler
Принадлежит: Individual

An improved health and safety system for a table saw includes one or more of: a blade guard that protects the operator from the saw blade, and contains and collects sawdust; a proximity detector and emergency saw motor braking means for use in connection with such blade guard; an anti-kickback device for use in connection with such blade guard, a rip fence adapter for use in connection with such a blade guard, and hoses and fittings to connect the dust containment and collection system of said blade guard to a shop dust collection blower or vacuum system. The system protects the saw operator from potential traumatic injury to a hand, and from ingesting potentially carcinogenic sawdust.

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19-04-2012 дата публикации

Novel lipids and compositions for the delivery of therapeutics

Номер: US20120095075A1
Принадлежит: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc

The present invention provides lipids that are advantageously used in lipid particles for the in vivo delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, the invention provides lipids having the following structure:

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10-05-2012 дата публикации

Augmented Reality with Direct User Interaction

Номер: US20120113140A1
Принадлежит: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Augmented reality with direct user interaction is described. In one example, an augmented reality system comprises a user-interaction region, a camera that captures images of an object in the user-interaction region, and a partially transparent display device which combines a virtual environment with a view of the user-interaction region, so that both are visible at the same time to a user. A processor receives the images, tracks the object's movement, calculates a corresponding movement within the virtual environment, and updates the virtual environment based on the corresponding movement. In another example, a method of direct interaction in an augmented reality system comprises generating a virtual representation of the object having the corresponding movement, and updating the virtual environment so that the virtual representation interacts with virtual objects in the virtual environment. From the user's perspective, the object directly interacts with the virtual objects. 1. An augmented reality system , comprising:a user-interaction region;an image sensor arranged to capture images of a user-controlled object in the user-interaction region;a display device which is at least partially transparent and arranged to combine a displayed virtual environment with a view of the user-interaction region, such that both the virtual environment and the object are concurrently visible to a viewing user on the display device; anda processor arranged to receive the images and track movement of the object in the user-interaction region, calculate a corresponding movement within the virtual environment that is visually aligned with the movement of the object when viewed by the user on the display device, and control the display device to update the virtual environment based on the corresponding movement.2. An augmented reality system according to claim 1 , wherein the user-controlled object is a body part of the user.3. An augmented reality system according to claim 1 , further ...

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10-05-2012 дата публикации

User Interaction in Augmented Reality

Номер: US20120113223A1
Принадлежит: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Techniques for user-interaction in augmented reality are described. In one example, a direct user-interaction method comprises displaying a 3D augmented reality environment having a virtual object and a real first and second object controlled by a user, tracking the position of the objects in 3D using camera images, displaying the virtual object on the first object from the user's viewpoint, and enabling interaction between the second object and the virtual object when the first and second objects are touching. In another example, an augmented reality system comprises a display device that shows an augmented reality environment having a virtual object and a real user's hand, a depth camera that captures depth images of the hand, and a processor. The processor receives the images, tracks the hand pose in six degrees-of-freedom, and enables interaction between the hand and the virtual object. 1. A computer-implemented method of direct user-interaction in an augmented reality system , comprising:controlling, using a processor, a display device to display a three-dimensional augmented reality environment comprising a virtual object and a real first and second object controlled by a user;receiving, at the processor, a sequence of images from at least one camera showing the first and second object, and using the images to track the position of the first and second object in three dimensions;enabling interaction between the second object and the virtual object when the first and second object are in contact at the location of the virtual object from the perspective of the user.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the first object comprises at least one of: an object held in a hand of the user; a hand; a forearm; a palm of a hand; and a fingertip of a hand.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the second object comprises a digit of a hand.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the virtual object is a user-actuatable control.5. A method according to claim 4 , ...

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07-06-2012 дата публикации

User Interface Device With Actuated Buttons

Номер: US20120139841A1
Принадлежит: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

A user interface device with actuated buttons is described. In an embodiment, the user interface device comprises two or more buttons and the motion of the buttons is controlled by actuators under software control such that their motion is inter-related. The position or motion of the buttons may provide a user with feedback about the current state of a software program they are using or provide them with enhanced user input functionality. In another embodiment, the ability to move the buttons is used to reconfigure the user interface buttons and this may be performed dynamically, based on the current state of the software program, or may be performed dependent upon the software program being used. The user interface device may be a peripheral device, such as a mouse or keyboard, or may be integrated within a computing device such as a games device. 1. A user interface device comprising:a plurality of physical buttons; andan actuator arranged to control motion of a button under software control,wherein the control of at least two buttons is inter-related.2. A user interface device according to claim 1 , further comprising:an interface element arranged to receive input signals from a software program and to output control signals to the actuator to control the motion of a button based on the input signals received.3. A user interface device according to claim 2 , wherein the actuator is a servo motor and wherein the interface element is further arranged to detect user applied force by measuring a position signal output from the servo motor.4. A user interface device according to claim 3 , wherein the interface element is further adapted to output data representative of the user applied force to the software program.5. A user interface device according to claim 2 , further comprising a sensor located on a button and wherein the interface element is further arranged to receive a signal from the sensor and to output control signals to the actuator to move the button in ...

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02-08-2012 дата публикации

Three-Dimensional Environment Reconstruction

Номер: US20120194516A1
Принадлежит: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Three-dimensional environment reconstruction is described. In an example, a 3D model of a real-world environment is generated in a 3D volume made up of voxels stored on a memory device. The model is built from data describing a camera location and orientation, and a depth image with pixels indicating a distance from the camera to a point in the environment. A separate execution thread is assigned to each voxel in a plane of the volume. Each thread uses the camera location and orientation to determine a corresponding depth image location for its associated voxel, determines a factor relating to the distance between the associated voxel and the point in the environment at the corresponding location, and updates a stored value at the associated voxel using the factor. Each thread iterates through an equivalent voxel in the remaining planes of the volume, repeating the process to update the stored value. 1. A computer-implemented method of generating a 3D model of a real-world environment , comprising:creating a three-dimensional volume in a memory device for storing the model, the volume comprising a plurality of voxels;receiving data describing a location and orientation of a capture device and a depth image of at least a portion of the environment output from the capture device, the depth image comprising a plurality of pixels, each indicating a distance from the capture device to a point in the environment;assigning a separate execution thread to each voxel in a plane of the volume;each execution thread using the capture device location and orientation to determine a corresponding location in the depth image for its associated voxel, determining a factor relating to the distance between the associated voxel and the point in the environment at the corresponding location, and updating a stored value at the associated voxel using the factor; andeach execution thread iterating through an equivalent voxel in each remaining plane of the volume and repeating the steps of ...

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02-08-2012 дата публикации

Mobile Camera Localization Using Depth Maps

Номер: US20120194644A1
Принадлежит: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Mobile camera localization using depth maps is described for robotics, immersive gaming, augmented reality and other applications. In an embodiment a mobile depth camera is tracked in an environment at the same time as a 3D model of the environment is formed using the sensed depth data. In an embodiment, when camera tracking fails, this is detected and the camera is relocalized either by using previously gathered keyframes or in other ways. In an embodiment, loop closures are detected in which the mobile camera revisits a location, by comparing features of a current depth map with the 3D model in real time. In embodiments the detected loop closures are used to improve the consistency and accuracy of the 3D model of the environment. 1. A method of real time camera relocalization comprising:receiving a sequence of depth map frames from a moving mobile depth camera each depth map frame comprising a plurality of image elements each having a depth value being related to a distance from the mobile depth camera to a surface in the scene captured by the mobile depth camera;tracking the position and orientation of the mobile depth camera using the depth map frames and simultaneously forming a 3D model of the environment in which the mobile depth camera is moving using the depth map frames;detecting a failure in the tracking of the position and orientation of the mobile depth camera; andrelocalizing the mobile depth camera by recomputing its position and orientation using a current depth map captured by the mobile depth camera.2. A method as claimed in wherein detecting a failure in the tracking comprises any of: comparing a change in a current and previous tracked position of the mobile depth camera with a threshold; and detecting a failure in convergence of an iterative process used to track the position and orientation of the mobile depth camera.3. A method as claimed in wherein detecting a failure in the tracking comprises comparing a current tracked position and ...

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02-08-2012 дата публикации

Reducing Interference Between Multiple Infra-Red Depth Cameras

Номер: US20120194650A1
Принадлежит: Microsoft Corp

Systems and methods for reducing interference between multiple infra-red depth cameras are described. In an embodiment, the system comprises multiple infra-red sources, each of which projects a structured light pattern into the environment. A controller is used to control the sources in order to reduce the interference caused by overlapping light patterns. Various methods are described including: cycling between the different sources, where the cycle used may be fixed or may change dynamically based on the scene detected using the cameras; setting the wavelength of each source so that overlapping patterns are at different wavelengths; moving source-camera pairs in independent motion patterns; and adjusting the shape of the projected light patterns to minimize overlap. These methods may also be combined in any way. In another embodiment, the system comprises a single source and a mirror system is used to cast the projected structured light pattern around the environment.

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02-08-2012 дата публикации

Real-Time Camera Tracking Using Depth Maps

Номер: US20120196679A1
Принадлежит: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Real-time camera tracking using depth maps is described. In an embodiment depth map frames are captured by a mobile depth camera at over 20 frames per second and used to dynamically update in real-time a set of registration parameters which specify how the mobile depth camera has moved. In examples the real-time camera tracking output is used for computer game applications and robotics. In an example, an iterative closest point process is used with projective data association and a point-to-plane error metric in order to compute the updated registration parameters. In an example, a graphics processing unit (GPU) implementation is used to optimize the error metric in real-time. In some embodiments, a dense 3D model of the mobile camera environment is used. 1. A method of real-time camera tracking comprising:receiving a sequence of depth map frames from a moving mobile depth camera each depth map frame comprising a depth value at each image element that depth value being related to a distance from the mobile depth camera to a surface in the scene captured by the mobile depth camera;tracking the position and orientation of the mobile depth camera by computing registration parameters for each depth map frame, those registration parameters being parameters of a transformation for aligning each depth map frame and a preceding depth map frame;wherein computing the registration parameters comprises using an iterative process to:identify corresponding points in pairs of depth map frames without computing shapes depicted within the depth map frames and by using a parallel computing unit to optimize an error metric applied to the identified corresponding points such that the error metric is applied to each of the identified corresponding points in parallel.2. A method as claimed in which further comprises receiving input from a second sensor associated with the mobile depth camera and using that to form an initial estimate of the registration parameters claim 1 , the second ...

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02-08-2012 дата публикации

Embedded system development platform

Номер: US20120198103A1
Принадлежит: Microsoft Corp

A modular development platform is described which enables creation of reliable, compact, physically robust and power efficient embedded device prototypes. The platform consists of a base module which holds a processor and one or more peripheral modules each having an interface element. The base module and the peripheral modules may be electrically and/or physically connected together. The base module communicates with peripheral modules using packets of data with an addressing portion which identifies the peripheral module that is the intended recipient of the data packet.

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09-08-2012 дата публикации

METHOD AND A DEVICE OF TANGENTIALLY BIASING INTERNAL COOLING ON NOZZLE GUIDE VANE

Номер: US20120201667A1
Автор: Butler David
Принадлежит:

A deflector for guiding a cooling fluid to a blade device of a turbine is provided. The deflector includes a first opening region with a first opening shape and a second opening region with a second opening shape. The deflector is connectable to a first blade device and to a second blade device in such a way that the cooling fluid is streamable through the first opening region into the first blade device and the cooling fluid is streamable through the second opening region into the second blade device. The first opening shape differs from the second opening shape for achieving a predetermined first mass flow of the cooling fluid into the first blade device and a predetermined second mass flow of the cooling fluid into the second blade device at predetermined installation locations of the first blade device and the second blade device. 110-. (canceled)11. A deflector for guiding a cooling fluid to a blade device of a turbine , the deflector comprising:a first opening region with a first opening shape, wherein the first opening region comprises a pattern of inlet holes forming the first opening shape, anda second opening region with a second opening shape, wherein the second opening region comprises a further pattern of inlet holes forming the second opening shape,wherein the deflector is connectable to a first blade device and to a second blade device in such a way that the cooling fluid is streamable through the pattern of inlet holes of the first opening region into the first blade device and the cooling fluid is streamable through the further pattern of inlet holes of the second opening region into the second blade device, andwherein the first opening shape differs from the second opening shape for achieving a predetermined first mass flow of the cooling fluid into the first blade device and a predetermined second mass flow of the cooling fluid into the second blade device at predetermined installation locations of the first blade device and the second blade ...

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30-08-2012 дата публикации

Dynamic thresholds for document tamper detection

Номер: US20120218284A1
Принадлежит: Canon Inc

Disclosed is a method ( 160 ) for identifying potential tamper in a candidate document having content affected by noise. A candidate content value for each of a plurality of sub-regions of the candidate document and an original content value for each of a plurality of sub-regions of a corresponding original document are determined. The content values are desirably determined based on at least one characteristic of the content in the corresponding sub-region. The candidate content values ( 330 ) are associated with the corresponding original content values and a distribution of the candidate content values based on the corresponding original content values is determined. The method characterises ( 340 ) the noise in the candidate document by determining an expected content value range based on the spread of a selected part of the distribution of candidate content values. The method can then identify ( 350 ) candidate content values outside the expected content value range as potential tamper.

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20-09-2012 дата публикации

DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR INDUCTIVE TRANSFER OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY

Номер: US20120238291A1
Принадлежит: Location Based Technologies Inc.

Devices and systems are described for inductively charging a portable electronic device, such as a tracking device, and for communicatively coupling the portable electronic device to a computer monitoring station or other computing device. 1. A charging device comprising:a receiving component configured to receive electrical energy from an electrical energy source; andan electrical energy transfer component configured to inductively provide storable electrical energy to a portable electronic device and to transfer data between the portable electronic device and a computer monitoring station.2. The charging device of claim 1 , wherein the electrical energy transfer component comprises an inductive charging pad that provides near-field communication between the portable electronic device and the computer monitoring station.3. The charging device of claim 2 , wherein the inductive charging pad is configured to communicate software and firmware updates to the portable electronic device.4. The charging device of claim 1 , wherein the receiving component is configured to receive electrical energy from an AC electrical power source claim 1 , the charging device comprises a transformer to convert the AC electrical energy to DC electrical energy claim 1 , and the electrical energy transfer component is configured to inductively provide the DC electrical energy to the portable electronic device.5. The charging device of claim 1 , wherein the receiving component is configured to receive electrical energy from a DC electrical power source.6. The charging device of claim 1 , wherein the receiving component is configured to receive electrical energy from the computer monitoring station.7. The charging device of claim 1 , wherein the electrical energy transfer component comprises a plurality of inductive charging pads that provide near-field communication between a plurality of portable electronic devices and one or more computer monitoring stations.8. The charging device of claim ...

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03-01-2013 дата публикации

DETERMINING A BACKGROUND COLOR OF A DOCUMENT

Номер: US20130004066A1
Принадлежит:

A media reproduction device determines a background color of a document. 1. A method executed by a media reproduction device , comprising:receiving, at the media reproduction device, an image of a document;determining, by the media reproduction device, a background color of the document in an area without text and graphics;replacing, by the media reproduction device, a range of pixel values of the background color with a new value;compressing, by the media reproduction device, the document with the range of pixel values that are changed to the new value; andtransmitting, by the media reproduction device, the compressed document.2. The method of further comprising claim 1 , determining the background color with histograms.3. The method of further comprising claim 1 , examining a margin of the document to determine the background color.4. The method of further comprising claim 1 , determining a dominant color that occurs in the area without text and graphics to determine the background color.5. The method of further comprising claim 1 , replacing the range of pixel values of the background color with a white color.6. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium comprising instructions that when executed causes a media reproduction device to:calculate a histogram that determines a background color occurring in a margin of a colored scanned document;calculate a median value of the background color occurring in the margin of the colored scanned document;determine pixels in the document that have a color within a range of the median value; andreduce background noise in the document by changing the pixels within the range to have the median value.7. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of including instructions to further cause the media reproduction device to: snap pixels within one standard deviation of the median value to a single color.8. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of including instructions to further cause the media ...

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31-01-2013 дата публикации

Electric Machine With Enhanced Cooling

Номер: US20130026868A1
Принадлежит: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.

An electric machine includes a casing have a first end plate and a second end plate, the first end plate having an air inlet and the second end plate having an air outlet; an outer rotor positioned inside the casing; a stator positioned inside the outer rotor; a hub positioned inside the stator; a fan positioned within the casing, the fan drawing air from the air inlet and exhausting air out the air outlet. 1. An electric machine comprising:a casing have a first end plate and a second end plate, the first end plate having an air inlet and the second endplate having an air outlet;an outer rotor positioned inside the casing;a stator positioned inside the outer rotor;a hub positioned inside the stator; anda fan positioned within the casing, the fan drawing air from the air inlet and exhausting air out the air outlet.2. The electric machine of further comprising:a rotor endplate coupled to an end of the outer rotor, the rotor end plate including a rotor end plate opening for allowing air to pass through the rotor endplate.3. The electric machine of further comprising:a retaining ring coupled to an end of the hub, the retaining ring including a retaining ring opening for allowing air to pass through the retaining ring.4. The electric machine of wherein:the hub includes a hub opening formed in a wall of the hub for allowing air to pass through the hub wall;the air inlet, hub opening, retaining ring opening, rotor end plate opening and air outlet defining an air path through the electric machine.5. The electric machine of further comprising:fins on the inside of the hub, the fins extending from an inside surface of the hub radially inwardly.6. The electric machine of wherein:the fins are machined with the hub to be integral with the hub.7. The electric machine of wherein:the fins are separate from the hub and secured to the hub.8. The electric machine of wherein:the fins are secured to the hub with a thermally conductive adhesive.9. The electric machine of further ...

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31-01-2013 дата публикации

DATA STORAGE IN NONVOLATILE MEMORY

Номер: US20130031304A1
Принадлежит:

A method for data storage in a nonvolatile memory device includes compressing current data. The compressed current data is written to a space of the nonvolatile memory device that does not include a most recently written data. If the compressed current data is successfully written, identification data is stored on the nonvolatile memory device. The identification data identifies the written compressed current data as a currently valid version. 1. A method for data storage in a nonvolatile memory device , the method comprising:compressing current data;writing the compressed current data to a space of the nonvolatile memory device that does not include a most recently written data; andonly if the compressed current data is successfully written, storing identification data on the nonvolatile memory device that identifies the written compressed current data as a currently valid version.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein writing the compressed current data comprises calculating a checksum claim 1 , and wherein successful writing of the compressed current data is indicated by a valid value of the checksum.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein storing identification data comprises updating a field of a header of the nonvolatile memory device.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising identifying frequently updated data from among the current data and writing the identified frequently updated data in uncompressed form to a frequently updated data block of the nonvolatile memory device.5. The method of claim 1 , comprising if the compressed current data is not successfully written claim 1 , repeating the writing of the compressed current data and the storing of identification data if the compressed current data is successfully written.6. A non-transitory computer readable medium having stored thereon instructions that when executed by a processor will cause the processor to perform the method of:compressing current data;writing the compressed current data to a space of a nonvolatile ...

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07-03-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE CONTROL USING A UNIFORM RESOURCE IDENTIFIER

Номер: US20130060918A1
Принадлежит:

An electronic device and control method. A uniform resource identifier from a controller defines a parameter setting or value for the electronic device. The parameter setting or value is applied to the electronic device. 1. A method of controlling an electronic device , comprising:receiving at the electronic device, from an external controller, a uniform resource identifier (URI);parsing the received URI to determine a parameter setting for the electronic device defined by text of the URI; andapplying the determined parameter setting to the electronic device.2. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the URI includes a pathname, andwherein the parsing includes parsing the pathname to determine the parameter setting.3. The method of claim 2 ,wherein the parameter setting comprises a plurality of individual parameter settings,wherein the pathname comprises a plurality of directories, andwherein the parsing includes parsing the pathname to determine at least one of the directories and a corresponding one of the individual parameter settings.4. The method of claim 3 , comprising:the electronic device providing a directory structure to the external controller, the directory structure traversable by the external controller to construct the URI.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electronic device is an input device and wherein the pathname includes a filetype claim 1 , the method comprising:streaming input data from the electronic device to the external controller in a format specified by the filetype and in accordance with the applied parameter setting.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electronic device is an output device claim 1 , the method comprising:receiving output data at the electronic device from the external controller; andoutputting the output data from the electronic device in accordance with the applied parameter setting.7. An electronic device claim 1 , comprising:an interface configured to receive, from an external controller, data packets corresponding to ...

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

Motion Triggered Data Transfer

Номер: US20130082818A1
Принадлежит: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Methods of controlling the transfer of data between devices are described in which the manner of control is determined by a movement experienced by at least one of the devices. The method involves detecting a triggering movement and determining a characteristic of this movement. The transfer of data is then controlled based on the characteristic which has been identified. 1. A method comprising:detecting a triggering motion event applied to a device;determining a characteristic of the triggering motion event from a plurality of triggering motion event characteristics, wherein the plurality of triggering motion event characteristics includes one or more bumps near at least one other device;selecting a type of data to be transferred based on the determined triggering motion event characteristic;selecting a direction of data flow based on the determined triggering motion event by determining whether the device transmits data to the at least one other device or whether the at least one other device transmits data to the device; andcontrolling transfer of data between the device and the at least one other device according to the type of data to be transferred and the direction of data flow.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein controlling transfer of data between the device and the at least one other device includes:accessing a mapping between the determined triggering motion event characteristic and a control parameter; andcontrolling transfer of data between the device and the at least one other device according to the control parameter.3. A method according to claim 2 , wherein the control parameter comprises at least one of a data rate or rules defining a relationship between the device and the at least one other device.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of triggering motion event characteristics further includes at least one of: an orientation of the device during the triggering motion event claim 1 , a direction of the triggering motion ...

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

RECEIVING A DOCUMENT UPDATE TO TRANSMIT A CHANGE

Номер: US20130110796A1
Принадлежит:

Examples disclose herein include receiving a master document and a first document update associated with a first time stamp from a first computing device. The first document update includes a first change to the master document. This example also compares the first document update to the master document to identify the first change. Additionally, the example provides transmitting the first change to a second computing device. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a server, a master document;receiving, by the server, a first document update from a first computing device, the first document update associated with a first time stamp and including a first change to the master document;comparing the first document update to the master document to identify the first change; andtransmitting the identified first change, from the server, to a second computing device for incorporation into the master document on the second computing device.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising assigning a version to the first document update based on the first time stamp to transmit to the second computing device.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising storing the identified first change that corresponds with the assigned version of the first document update without storing the assigned version of the first document update.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:receiving a second document update associated with a second time stamp, wherein the second document update includes a second change to the master document;calculating a first and a second time difference between a master time and a first and a second transmission time of the first and the second document update, the master time including the server time; andadjusting the first and the second time stamps based on the first and the second time differences.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein: assigning the version to the first document update based on the first time stamp utilizes the adjusted first time stamp.6. The ...

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18-07-2013 дата публикации

DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE

Номер: US20130184652A1
Принадлежит: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

A drive member and a rotation member are rotatable with respect to a housing. A stop member is rotationally locked with the housing. Clutches unidirectionally rotationally engage the drive member with the rotation member and with the stop member when a unit is attached to the housing. A separating member is disposed between the rotation member and the stop member. The separating member causes a separation of the rotation member, the drive member and the stop member when the unit is removed. A coupling feature of the separating member is provided to engage the unit and to move the separating member when the unit is being attached to the housing or is being removed. 116-. (canceled)17. A drive mechanism for a drug delivery device , comprising:a housing,a unit which is attachable to the housing and removable from the housing,a drive member arranged inside the housing, the drive member being rotatable with respect to the housing,a rotation member arranged inside the housing, the rotation member being rotatable with respect to the housing,a clutch unidirectionally rotationally engaging the rotation member with the drive member when the unit is attached to the housing,a stop member rotationally locked with respect to the housing or forming part of the housing,a further clutch unidirectionally rotationally engaging the stop member with the drive member when the unit is attached to the housing,a separating member disposed between the rotation member and the stop member, the separating member causing a separation of the rotation member, the drive member and the stop member when the unit is removed, thereby disengaging the clutch and the further clutch, anda coupling feature of the separating member, the coupling feature being provided to engage the unit and to move the separating member when the unit is being attached to the housing or is being removed.18. The drive mechanism of claim 17 , wherein the unit comprises a cartridge retaining member.19. The drive mechanism of ...

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE

Номер: US20130190697A1
Принадлежит: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

A drive mechanism for a drug delivery device which can be switched between a normal operation state and a reset state comprises of a housing having a proximal end and a distal end, a rotation member which is adapted to rotate in a first direction and in a second direction with respect to the housing, a drive member, wherein in the normal operation state the rotation member is coupled with the drive member so that the drive member follows rotational movement of the rotation member in the second direction, a piston rod, wherein in the normal operation state the piston rod is displaced in a distal direction with respect to the housing when the drive member rotates in the second direction with respect to the housing, a stop member, wherein in the normal operation state the stop member is coupled with the drive member so that the stop member prevents rotational movement of the drive member with respect to the housing in the first direction, and a separation member for switching the operation state, the separation member being adapted to move the stop member and the drive member in the distal direction with respect to the housing when the normal operation state is switched to the reset state, thereby decoupling the stop member and the drive member and decoupling the drive member and the rotation member. 114-. (canceled)15. A drive mechanism for a drug delivery device which can be switched between a normal operation state and a reset state , the drive mechanism comprising:a housing having a proximal end and a distal end,a rotation member which is adapted to rotate in a first direction and in a second direction with respect to the housing,a drive member, wherein in the normal operation state the rotation member is coupled with the drive member so that the drive member follows rotational movement of the rotation member in the second direction,a piston rod, wherein in the normal operation state the piston rod is displaced in a distal direction with respect to the housing when ...

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE WITH DRIVE MEMBER HAVING INDICATION ELEMENTS

Номер: US20130190719A1
Принадлежит: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

A drug delivery device is proposed, which comprises a housing, a drive member which is movably retained within the housing, a piston rod which is operatively coupled to the drive member, wherein the drug delivery device is configured to convert movement of the drive member with respect to the housing into movement of the piston rod with respect to the drive member, wherein a surface of the drive member is provided with one or a plurality of indication elements, and wherein the drug delivery device is adapted to display at least one of the indication elements through the housing. Furthermore it is proposed to use a single member in a drug delivery device for driving movement of a piston rod of the device and for displaying dose related information to a user of the device. 115-. (canceled)16. A drug delivery device , comprising:a housing,a drive member which is movably retained within the housing,a piston rod which is operatively coupled to the drive member, whereinthe drug delivery device is configured to convert movement of the drive member with respect to the housing into movement of the piston rod with respect to the drive member,wherein a surface of the drive member is provided with one or a plurality of indication elements, andwherein the drug delivery device is adapted to display at least one of the indication elements through the housing.17. The device of claim 16 , wherein the drive member engages the piston rod.18. The device of claim 16 , wherein the drive member is splined to the piston rod.19. The device of claim 16 , wherein the device is a fixed dose device for dispensing a plurality of predefined doses of drug.20. The device of claim 16 , wherein the displayed indication element provides information about the number of doses of drug dispensed from the device or remaining to be dispensed from the device.21. The device of claim 16 , wherein the drive member is configured to be rotatable with respect to the housing for dispensing a dose of drug claim 16 , ...

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE

Номер: US20130204204A1
Принадлежит: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

The drive mechanism comprises a drive member inside a housing, a rotation member and a dose member. The drive member is rotatable with respect to the housing. The rotation member is also rotatable and unidirectionally rotationally engaged with the drive member. The dose member is able to move along a set/deliver path between a first axial position and a second axial position in either direction or to move along a cancel path from the second axial position to the first axial position. An engagement of the dose member with the rotation member causes the rotation member to rotate when the dose member is moved along the set/deliver path. The drive member is not rotated when the dose member is moved along the cancel path. A button in/out spline can be provided for the set/deliver path and a cancel spline for the cancel path. 116-. (canceled)17. A drive mechanism for a drug delivery device , comprising:a housing,a drive member arranged inside the housing, the drive member being rotatable with respect to the housing,a rotation member rotatable with respect to the housing,a dose member, which is movable between a first axial position with respect to the housing and a second axial position that is axially spaced from the first axial position,an engagement of the dose member with the housing, the engagement allowing the dose member to move according to a set/deliver path between the first axial position and the second axial position in either direction or to move according to a cancel path from the second axial position to the first axial position, andan engagement of the dose member with the rotation member and a unidirectional rotational engagement of the rotation member with the drive member by a clutch in such a manner that the rotation member is rotated when the dose member is moved according to the set/deliver path and the drive member is not rotated when the dose member is moved according to the cancel path.18. The drive mechanism of claim 17 , wherein the cancel path ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

DRIVE ASSEMBLY, DRIVE COMPONENT AND DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE

Номер: US20130211331A1
Принадлежит: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

A drive assembly for a drug delivery device comprises a rotation member being configured to be rotated in a first direction during setting of a dose of a drug and to be rotated in a second direction during delivery of the dose, a drive component being configured to follow rotational movement of the rotation member in the second direction during delivery of the dose and a stop member being configured to prevent rotational movement of the drive component in the first direction. The drive component comprises a first drive part and a second drive part, coupled to each other such that relative rotational movement of the first and second drive parts is prevented and relative axial movement is permitted. 118-. (canceled)19. A drive assembly for a drug delivery device , the drive assembly comprising:a housing having a proximal end and a distal end,a rotation member being configured to be rotated in a first direction with respect to the housing during setting of a dose of a drug and to be rotated in a second direction with respect to the housing during delivery of the dose, the second direction being opposite to the first direction,a drive component being configured to follow rotational movement of the rotation member in the second direction during delivery of the dose,a stop member being configured to prevent rotational movement of the drive component in the first direction with respect to the housing and to permit rotational movement of the drive component in the second direction with respect to the housing,wherein the drive component comprises a first drive part and a second drive part, coupled to each other such that relative rotational movement of the first and second drive parts is prevented and relative axial movement is permitted, wherein the first drive part is configured for engagement with the rotation member and the second drive part is configured for engagement with the stop member.20. The drive assembly of claim 19 , comprising a piston rod being configured to ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

ASSEMBLY FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE

Номер: US20130211342A1
Принадлежит: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

An assembly for a drug delivery device is provided, comprising a housing, a rotation member adapted and arranged to be rotated in a first and in a second rotational direction with respect to the housing in an operational mode of the assembly, a drive member which is configured to mechanically cooperate with the rotation member such that the drive member follows rotation of the rotation member when the rotation member is rotated in the second rotational direction and such that the rotation member rotates with respect to the drive member when the rotation member is rotated in the first rotational direction, and a piston rod. The assembly further comprises at least one biasing member which is adapted and arranged to provide a force tending to bring the rotation member and the drive member out of mechanical cooperation in the operational mode. The assembly is switchable from the operational mode into a reset mode. For switching from the operational mode into the reset mode, the biasing member is configured to drive a relative axial movement between the drive member and the rotation member such that the rotation member and the drive member are brought out of mechanical cooperation. Furthermore, a drug delivery device is provided. 115-. (canceled)16: An assembly for a drug delivery device , comprising:a housing having a distal end and a proximal end,a rotation member adapted and arranged to be rotated in a first rotational direction and in a second rotational direction with respect to the housing in an operational mode of the assembly,a drive member which is configured to mechanically cooperate with the rotation member such that the drive member follows rotation of the rotation member when the rotation member is rotated in the second rotational direction and such that the rotation member rotates with respect to the drive member when the rotation member is rotated in the first rotational direction,a piston rod adapted and arranged to be driven in the distal direction with ...

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

Methods and Systems for Generating Enhanced Business Cards

Номер: US20130232063A1
Автор: Butler David Paul
Принадлежит: MasterCard International Incorporated

A computer system and method for processing an enhanced business card is provided, wherein the enhanced business card has a value stored thereon. The computer system includes a memory device for storing data and a computer system associated with a service provider (SP) that includes a processor. The SP computer system is configured to communicate with the memory device and is programmed to receive identifying data identifying a recipient of the enhanced business card, provide the identifying data, including identifying data for the recipient, to an issuer of the enhanced business card, and load a value provided by the SP on the enhanced business card. The SP computer system may load additional value provided by the SP when the recipient of the enhanced business card performs an action predetermined by the SP. 1. A computer system for processing an enhanced business card , said computer system associated with a service provider (SP) , said computer system comprising:a memory device for storing data; and receive identifying data identifying a recipient of the enhanced business card;', 'provide the received identifying data to an issuer of the enhanced business card; and', 'load a value provided by the SP on the enhanced business card., 'a processor, said processor in communication with said memory device, said processor programmed to2. A computer system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said business card contains contact information regarding the SP.3. A computer system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said processor is programmed to load additional value provided by the SP when the recipient of the enhanced business card performs an action predetermined by the SP.4. A computer system in accordance with claim 3 , wherein said processor is programmed to store recipient identifying data in a database associated with the SP.5. A computer system in accordance with claim 4 , wherein said processor is programmed to:receive recipient registration information;compare ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

Touch Discrimination

Номер: US20130234992A1
Принадлежит: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

In some implementations, a touch point on a surface of a touchscreen device may be determined. An image of a region of space above the surface and surrounding the touch point may be determined The image may include a brightness gradient that captures a brightness of objects above the surface. A binary image that includes one or more binary blobs may be created based on a brightness of portions of the image. A determination may be made as to which of the one more binary blobs are connected to each other to form portions of a particular user. A determination may be made that the particular user generated the touch point. 1. A method comprising: determining a location of a touch point on a display surface;', 'determining an image of a region of space above the display surface and surrounding the touch point, the image comprising a brightness gradient that captures a brightness of an object associated with the touch point;', 'creating a binary image that includes one or more binary blobs based on the brightness gradient;', 'determining, based at least in part on connected components analysis, whether the one more binary blobs connect to each other to form one or more respective portions of a particular user; and', 'identifying the particular user as generating the touch point based at least in part on the connected components analysis., 'under control of one or more processors configured with executable instructions to perform acts comprising2. The method of claim 1 , the connected components analysis of the brightness gradient comprising:determining that at least one of the one or more binary blobs comprises a finger; anddetermining that the finger is connected to a hand of the particular user.3. The method of claim 1 , the connected components analysis of the brightness gradient comprising:determining that at least one of the one or more binary blobs comprises a hand; anddetermining that the hand is connected to a wrist of the particular user.4. The method of claim 1 ...

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

Surface Puck

Номер: US20130241806A1
Принадлежит: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

An image orientation system is provided wherein images (rays of lights) are projected to a user based on the user's field of view or viewing angle. As the rays of light are projected, streams of air can be produced that bend or focus the rays of light toward the user's field of view. The streams of air can be cold air, hot air, or combinations thereof. Further, an image receiver can be utilized to receive the produced image/rays of light directly in line with the user's field of view. The image receiver can be a wearable device, such as a head mounted display. 1. A computer executable system that facilitates projection of an image in a surface computing environment , comprising: detects an image receiver located in a surface computing environment, the image receiver is associated with a user;', 'detects a linkage with the image receiver, wherein the linkage indicates that a user is facing in a direction for receipt of an image and the linkage with the image receiver creates a bond between the image receiver and an image producing device; and', 'monitors the linkage with the image receiver;, 'a detector that projects the image to the image receiver based at least in part on the linkage; and', 'stops the projection of the image if the linkage with the image receiver is no longer detected., 'a projection component that2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the linkage with the image receiver is lost when the user is no longer facing in the direction for receipt of an image.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the projection of the image is one of a wireless transmission of data corresponding to the image or a transmission of light rays corresponding to the image.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the monitoring of the linkage by the detector comprises monitoring the direction the user is facing and dynamically conveying a change in the direction to the projection component; andthe projection component, in response to a conveyed change in direction, modifies an orientation of ...

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

REAL-TIME CAMERA TRACKING USING DEPTH MAPS

Номер: US20130244782A1
Принадлежит: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Real-time camera tracking using depth maps is described. In an embodiment depth map frames are captured by a mobile depth camera at over 20 frames per second and used to dynamically update in real-time a set of registration parameters which specify how the mobile depth camera has moved. In examples the real-time camera tracking output is used for computer game applications and robotics. In an example, an iterative closest point process is used with projective data association and a point-to-plane error metric in order to compute the updated registration parameters. In an example, a graphics processing unit (GPU) implementation is used to optimize the error metric in real-time. In some embodiments, a dense 3D model of the mobile camera environment is used. 1. A method of real-time camera tracking comprising:receiving a sequence of depth map frames from a moving mobile depth camera, each of a plurality of the depth map frames comprising a plurality of depth values at a plurality of image elements, the plurality of depth values being related to a distance from the mobile depth camera to a surface in the scene captured by the mobile depth camera;tracking the position and orientation of the mobile depth camera by computing registration parameters for the plurality of the depth map frames, the registration parameters being parameters of a transformation for aligning a first depth map frame and a preceding depth map frame;wherein computing the registration parameters comprises using an iterative process to:identify corresponding points in pairs of depth map frames without computing shapes depicted within the pairs of depth map frames and by using a parallel computing unit to optimize an error metric applied to the identified corresponding points such that the error metric is applied a plurality of the identified corresponding points in parallel.2. A method as claimed in which further comprises receiving input from a second sensor associated with the mobile depth camera and ...

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

ENCRYPTED PAYMENT IMAGE

Номер: US20130262314A1
Принадлежит:

Embodiments disclosed herein relate to an encrypted payment image. In one embodiment, a processor of a mobile computing device encrypts a binary version of an invoice image with a payment information encryption key. The processor may generate a payment image of the encrypted binary of the invoice image and display the payment image. 1. A mobile device , comprising:a camera to capture an invoice image;a storage to store payment account information;a display; authenticate an invoice by encrypting a binary version of the invoice image using the payment account information as an encryption key; and', 'authorize the invoice by displaying on the display an image of the encrypted binary version of the invoice image; and, 'a computer-readable non-transitory storage medium comprising instructions toa processor to execute the instructions stored in the computer-readable non-transitory storage medium.2. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the invoice image comprises at least one of: a barcode claim 1 , text claim 1 , or halftone image.3. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein instructions to display an image of the encrypted binary version of the invoice image comprise instructions to display a barcode image of the encrypted binary version of the invoice image.4. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein the computer-readable non-transitory storage medium further comprises instructions to:decode retail transaction information within the invoice image; anddisplay the retail transaction image on the display.5. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein instructions to authenticate the invoice comprise instructions to authenticate the invoice using a hash-based message authentication code.6. A method claim 1 , comprising:determining, by a mobile computing device, a binary version of an invoice image;signing, by the mobile computing device, the binary version of the invoice image cryptographically with a payment account encryption key; anddisplaying, by the mobile computing device, an ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

USER INTERFACE CONTROL USING A KEYBOARD

Номер: US20130290910A1
Принадлежит:

User interface control using a keyboard is described. In an embodiment, a user interface displayed on a display device is controlled using a computer connected to a keyboard. The keyboard has a plurality of alphanumeric keys that can be used for text entry. The computer receives data comprising a sequence of key-presses from the keyboard, and generates for each key-press a physical location on the keyboard. The relative physical locations of the key-presses are compared to calculate a movement path over the keyboard. The movement path describes the path of a user's digit over the keyboard. The movement path is mapped to a sequence of coordinates in the user interface, and the movement of an object displayed in the user interface is controlled in accordance with the sequence of coordinates. 1. A method of controlling a user interface displayed on a display device using a computer connected to a keyboard having a plurality of alphanumeric keys for text entry , the method comprising:receiving, at the computer, data comprising a sequence of key-presses from the keyboard;mapping the sequence of key-presses to a sequence of coordinates in the user interface; andcontrolling movement of an object displayed in the user interface in accordance with the sequence of coordinates.2. A method according to claim 1 , further comprising calculating a movement path over the keyboard from the sequence of key-presses claim 1 , the movement path including a touch-point location claim 1 , and each key-press updating the touch-point location.3. A method according to claim 2 , wherein the data further comprises a sequence of key-release events.4. A method according to claim 3 , wherein each key-release updates the touch-point location.5. A method according to claim 4 , further comprising the step of using the sequence of key-presses and key-release events to detect that a plurality of adjacent keys are pressed concurrently;6. A method according to claim 5 , wherein calculating the movement ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

Dental prosthetics comprising curable acrylate polymer compositions and methods of their use

Номер: US20130302513A1
Принадлежит: Scientific Pharmaceuticals Inc

Disclosed herein are acrylic and methacrylic acid ester-based polymeric materials containing as flexibilizing and brittleness reducing agents 1-60% of C 4 -C 8 polyalkylene or polyalkyldiene compounds, preferably having a molecular weight of 300-2100, and the use of such materials in dentistry and medicine.

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

Medication Delivery Device

Номер: US20130310762A1
Принадлежит: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

A medication delivery device is provided which is switchable between an operational state and a resetting state and which comprises a housing having a proximal end and a distal end, a piston rod being moveable in a distal direction with respect to the housing for medication delivery, a conversion element adapted to at least partially convert a rotational movement of the piston rod into an axial movement of the piston rod, coupling means prevented from rotational movement with respect to the housing and adapted to engage with the conversion element in the operational state, a drive assembly comprising at least two drive assembly members and adapted for moving the piston rod in the distal direction, and a resilient member adapted to provide a force on the drive assembly for engagement of the drive assembly members. In the operational state of the device the coupling means is engaged with the conversion element, the conversion element thereby being prevented from rotation with respect to the housing. In the resetting state of the device the coupling means is disengaged from the conversion element under force of the resilient member, the conversion element thereby being allowed to rotate with respect to the housing and thereby allowing a resetting of the device. 1. A medication delivery device being switchable between an operational state and a resetting state , comprising:a housing having a proximal end and a distal end,a piston rod being moveable in a distal direction with respect to the housing for medication delivery,a conversion element adapted to at least partially convert a rotational movement of the piston rod into an axial movement of the piston rod,coupling means prevented from rotational movement with respect to the housing and adapted to engage with the conversion element in the operational state,a drive assembly comprising at least two drive assembly members and adapted for moving the piston rod in the distal direction,a resilient member adapted to provide ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

Drive mechanism for a drug delivery device

Номер: US20130324936A1
Принадлежит: Sanofi Aventis Deutschland GmbH

A drive mechanism for a drug delivery device which can be switched between a normal operation mode and a reset mode comprises of a housing having a proximal end and a distal end, a piston rod which is adapted to be displaced in a distal direction with respect to the housing for delivering a dose in a normal operation mode of the drive mechanism, and which is adapted to be displaced in the proximal direction with respect to the housing in a reset mode of the drive mechanism, and a drive member which is rotationally moveable in a rotation direction with respect to the housing, wherein, in the normal operation mode, the drive member is coupled with the piston rod so that rotational movement of the drive member in the rotation direction with respect to the housing is converted into movement of the piston rod in the distal direction with respect to the housing, and wherein, in the reset mode, the piston rod is decoupled from the drive member.

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

COMPOSITIONS FOR NUCLEIC ACID DELIVERY

Номер: US20130338210A1
Принадлежит: ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

A method for delivering a nucleic acid to a cell can include exposing sample cells to a composition which includes charged lipids. 5. The compound of claim 4 , wherein E is O(CO) claim 4 , (CO)O claim 4 , OC(O)N(R′) claim 4 , or N(R′)C(O)O.7. A method for delivering a nucleic acid to a cell comprising contacting cells with a compound according to .8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the composition further comprises a lipid capable of reducing aggregation.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the composition further comprises a nucleic acid.10. The method of claim 7 , wherein the cell is in suspension.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the volume of the suspension is at least 0.050 L.12. The method of claim 10 , wherein the volume of the suspension is at least 3 L.13. The method of claim 10 , wherein the volume of the suspension is at least 25 L.14. The method of claim 10 , wherein the volume of the suspension is at least 40 L.15. The method of claim 9 , wherein the nucleic acid includes a chemically modified nucleic acid.16. The method of claim 9 , wherein the nucleic acid is 10 to 50 nucleotides long.17. The method of claim 9 , wherein the nucleic acid is an oligonucleotide.18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the oligonucleotide is 10 to 50 nucleotides long.19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the oligonucleotide is double stranded.20. The method of claim 18 , wherein the oligonucleotide is single stranded.21. The method of claim 9 , wherein the nucleic acid is siRNA.22. The method of claim 9 , wherein the nucleic acid is mRNA.23. The method of claim 9 , wherein the nucleic acid is an antisense nucleic acid claim 9 , a microRNA claim 9 , an antimicro RNA claim 9 , an antagomir claim 9 , a microRNA inhibitor claim 9 , or an immune stimulatory nucleic acid.24. A storage-stable composition comprisinga cryoprotectant selected from sucrose, trehalose, glucose, 2-hydroxypropyl-α-cyclodextrin, and sorbitol, and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a compound ...

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

PATH INDEPENDENT PRINT QUEUES

Номер: US20140002851A1
Принадлежит:

In one embodiment, path data is received. The path data is indicative of a plurality of connectivity paths to electronically connect a computer and a printer. A graphic user interface is provided for display to a user, the interface to enable sending of print jobs to a print queue. The queue is to hold the print jobs to be sent to the printer, and is without limitation to a specific path among the plurality of paths. A command for the computer to send a first print job to the printer is received via the interface. The plurality of paths is monitored to identify an available path among the plurality of paths. The first print job is caused to be sent from the queue to the printer via the available path. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium containing instructions to provide a path independent print queue , the instructions when executed by a processor causing the processor to:receive path data indicative of a plurality of connectivity paths to electronically connect a computer and a printer; to hold the print jobs to be sent to the printer, and', 'without limitation to a specific path among the plurality of paths;, 'provide, for display to a user, a graphic user interface to enable sending of print jobs to a print queue, the queue'}receive, via the interface, a command for the computer to send a first print job to the printer;monitor the plurality of paths to identify an available path among the plurality of paths; andcause sending of the first print job from the queue to the printer via the available path.2. The medium of claim 1 ,wherein a set of available paths are identified;wherein the instructions cause the processor to designate, from the set, a preferred available path according to preference data; andwherein the first print job is sent from the queue to the printer via the preferred available path.3. The medium of claim 2 , wherein the preference data includes a preference instruction claim 2 , a preference formula claim 2 , a preference ...

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10-04-2014 дата публикации

Wearable sensor for tracking articulated body-parts

Номер: US20140098018A1
Принадлежит: Microsoft Corp

A wearable sensor for tracking articulated body parts is described such as a wrist-worn device which enables 3D tracking of fingers and optionally also the arm and hand without the need to wear a glove or markers on the hand. In an embodiment a camera captures images of an articulated part of a body of a wearer of the device and an articulated model of the body part is tracked in real time to enable gesture-based control of a separate computing device such as a smart phone, laptop computer or other computing device. In examples the device has a structured illumination source and a diffuse illumination source for illuminating the articulated body part. In some examples an inertial measurement unit is also included in the sensor to enable tracking of the arm and hand

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07-01-2016 дата публикации

DRIVE ASSEMBLY, DRIVE COMPONENT AND DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE

Номер: US20160001010A1
Принадлежит:

A drive assembly () for a drug delivery device () comprises a rotation member () being configured to be rotated in a first direction () during setting of a dose of a drug and to be rotated in a second direction () during delivery of the dose, a drive component () being configured to follow rotational movement of the rotation member () in the second direction () during delivery of the dose and a stop member () being configured to prevent rotational movement of the drive component () in the first direction (). The drive component () comprises a first drive part () and a second drive part (), coupled to each other such that relative rotational movement of the first and second drive parts () is prevented and relative axial movement is permitted. 118-. (canceled)19. A drive assembly for a drug delivery device , the drive assembly comprising:a housing having a proximal end and a distal end,a rotation member being configured to be rotated in a first direction with respect to the housing during setting of a dose of a drug and to be rotated in a second direction with respect to the housing during delivery of the dose, the second direction being opposite to the first direction,a drive component being configured to follow rotational movement of the rotation member in the second direction during delivery of the dose,a stop member being configured to prevent rotational movement of the drive component in the first direction with respect to the housing,wherein the drive component comprises a first drive part and a second drive part, coupled to each other such that relative rotational movement of the first and second drive parts is prevented and relative axial movement is permitted, wherein the first drive part is configured for engagement with the rotation member, the stop member being secured against both axial and rotational movements with respect to the housing and the stop member being configured to permit rotational movement of the drive component in the second direction with ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

Drive Assembly, Drive Component and Drug Delivery Device

Номер: US20170000951A1
Принадлежит:

A drive assembly () for a drug delivery device () comprises a rotation member () being configured to be rotated in a first direction () during setting of a dose of a drug and to be rotated in a second direction () during delivery of the dose, a drive component () being configured to follow rotational movement of the rotation member () in the second direction () during delivery of the dose and a stop member () being configured to prevent rotational movement of the drive component () in the first direction (). The drive component () comprises a first drive part () and a second drive part (), coupled to each other such that relative rotational movement of the first and second drive parts () is prevented and relative axial movement is permitted. 118-. (canceled)19. A drive assembly for a drug delivery device , the drive assembly comprising:a housing having a proximal end and a distal end,a rotation member being configured to be rotated in a first direction with respect to the housing during setting of a dose of a drug and to be rotated in a second direction with respect to the housing during delivery of the dose, the second direction being opposite to the first direction,a drive component being configured to follow rotational movement of the rotation member in the second direction during delivery of the dose,a stop member being configured to prevent rotational movement of the drive component in the first direction with respect to the housing and to permit rotational movement of the drive component in the second direction with respect to the housing,wherein the drive component comprises a first drive part and a second drive part, coupled to each other such that relative rotational movement of the first and second drive parts is prevented and relative axial movement is permitted,wherein the drive component comprises a biasing member for providing a force on at least one of the first and second drive parts for keeping at least one of the first and second drive parts in ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Surface Puck

Номер: US20180003990A9
Принадлежит:

An image orientation system is provided wherein images (rays of lights) are projected to a user based on the user's field of view or viewing angle. As the rays of light are projected, streams of air can be produced that bend or focus the rays of light toward the user's field of view. The streams of air can be cold air, hot air, or combinations thereof. Further, an image receiver can be utilized to receive the produced image/rays of light directly in line with the user's field of view. The image receiver can be a wearable device, such as a head mounted display. 1. A computer executable system that facilitates projection of an image in a surface computing environment , comprising: detects an image receiver located in a surface computing environment, the image receiver is associated with a user;', 'detects a linkage with the image receiver, wherein the linkage indicates that a user is facing in a direction for receipt of an image and the linkage with the image receiver creates a bond between the image receiver and an image producing device; and', 'monitors the linkage with the image receiver;, 'a detector that projects the image to the image receiver based at least in part on the linkage; and', 'stops the projection of the image if the linkage with the image receiver is no longer detected., 'a projection component that2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the linkage with the image receiver is lost when the user is no longer facing in the direction for receipt of an image.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the projection of the image is one of a wireless transmission of data corresponding to the image or a transmission of light rays corresponding to the image.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the monitoring of the linkage by the detector comprises monitoring the direction the user is facing and dynamically conveying a change in the direction to the projection component; andthe projection component, in response to a conveyed change in direction, modifies an orientation of ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Automating Network Data Analysis of User's Activities

Номер: US20150007037A1
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In some embodiments, a non-transitory processor-readable medium stores code representing instructions for execution by a computer processor. The instructions cause the processor to produce a list of subjects by identifying a plurality of subjects based on information associated with an analyst-selected topic. The list of subjects is expanded to include subjects that have a relationship with at least one subject from the first list of subjects. Subjects are removed from the list based on either a filter or a scoring threshold. The expanding and removing subjects is iterated until the list of subjects is substantially stable to produce a final list of subjects. A graphical network is defined based on the final list of subjects and a signal is sent representing the graphical network (e.g., to a computer monitor for display). 1. A non-transitory processor-readable medium storing code representing instructions to be executed by a processor , the code comprising code to cause the processor to:identify a plurality of subjects based on information associated with an analyst-selected topic to produce a first list of subjects;expand the first list of subjects to include subjects that have a relationship with at least one subject from the first list of subjects to produce a second list of subjects;remove subjects from the second list of subjects based on at least one of a filter or a scoring threshold to produce a third list of subjects;iterate the code to expand the first list of subjects and the code to remove subjects from the second list of subjects, before each iteration the first list of subjects being replaced by the third list of subjects, until the third list of subjects is substantially stable to produce a final list of subjects;define a graphical network based on the final list of subjects; andsend a signal representing the graphical network.2. The non-transitory processor readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the information includes plurality of social media ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

Oligonucleotide compositions and methods thereof

Номер: US20190008986A1
Принадлежит: Wave Life Sciences Pte Ltd

Among other things, the present disclosure relates to designed oligonucleotides, compositions, and methods thereof. In some embodiments, provided oligonucleotide compositions provide altered splicing of a transcript. In some embodiments, provided oligonucleotide compositions have low toxicity. In some embodiments, provided oligonucleotide compositions provide improved protein binding profiles. In some embodiments, provided oligonucleotide compositions have improved delivery. In some embodiments, provided oligonucleotide compositions have improved uptake. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for treatment of diseases using provided oligonucleotide compositions.

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

Bearing for a Piston Rod Body for a Drug Delivery Device, a Piston Rod Arrangement and a Piston Rod Body

Номер: US20190009033A1
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The present disclosure concerns a bearing for a piston rod body for a drug delivery device. The bearing has an axis and comprises a first and a second surface which are spaced apart in the direction of the axis and a third surface, wherein the third surface connects the first and the second surface, wherein an opening is provided in each of the first and the third surface, and wherein the opening in the first surface is connected to the opening in the third surface. Further, the present disclosure concerns a piston rod body and a piston rod arrangement comprising said bearing and the piston rod body. 120-. (canceled)21. A drug delivery device comprising:{'b': '10', 'a cartridge unit comprising a cartridge retaining member, the cartridge retaining member being configured to retain a cartridge therein, the cartridge having an outlet at its distal end, wherein the cartridge contains medication therein and a bung () is disposed within the cartridge, the bung being movable in a distal direction with respect to the cartridge to dispense medication from the cartridge through the outlet of the cartridge during operation of the drug delivery device, and'}a drive mechanism comprising a housing and a piston rod arrangement retained in the housing, the piston rod arrangement comprising a piston rod body and a bearing axially fixed to the piston rod body, the piston rod body being rotatable relative to the bearing, wherein the bearing has an axis and comprises a first surface, a second surface, and a third surface, wherein the first surface is axially spaced apart from the second surface, and the third surface connects the first and second surfaces, wherein each of the first and third surfaces defines an opening, and the opening in the first surface is connected to the opening in the third surface,wherein the cartridge unit and the drive mechanism are releasably secured to one another, wherein the cartridge retaining member is provided with a fixing member for attaching the ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

Machine control and data logging station

Номер: US20190011895A1
Автор: David J. Butler
Принадлежит: Individual

A machine control and data logging station, intended for use with a saw or other machine tool, features a processor which monitors a number of input lines, a real time clock and time stamp function. Any change of input signals from the machine tool will be recorded in flash memory. Both wired and wireless outputs may read the memory at any given time. Optionally, hardware or software data communication encryption may be employed to provide increased confidentiality and security. The station continually monitors sensor inputs and can react automatically to emergency-stop the machine tool upon sensing a dangerous condition.

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

LIPID COMPOSITIONS

Номер: US20220040308A1
Принадлежит: Arbutus Biopharma Corporation

Disclosed herein are lipid compositions comprising a cationic lipid of formula (I), a neutral lipid, a sterol and a PEG or PEG-modified lipid, wherein formula (I) is 12-. (canceled)459-. (canceled)6168-. (canceled) This application claims priority to U.S. Ser. No. 61/175,770, filed May 5, 2009 and U.S. Ser. No. 61/299,291, filed Jan. 28, 2010, the contents of each of which is incorporated herein by reference.The invention relates to the field of therapeutic agent delivery using lipid particles. In particular, the invention provides cationic lipids and lipid particles comprising these lipids, which are advantageous for the in vivo delivery of nucleic acids, as well as nucleic acid-lipid particle compositions suitable for in vivo therapeutic use. Additionally, the invention provides methods of preparing these compositions, as well as methods of introducing nucleic acids into cells using these compositions, e.g., for the treatment of various disease conditions.Therapeutic nucleic acids include, e.g., small interfering RNA (siRNA), micro RNA (miRNA), antisense oligonucleotides, ribozymes, plasmids, and immune stimulating nucleic acids. These nucleic acids act via a variety of mechanisms. In the case of siRNA or miRNA, these nucleic acids can down-regulate intracellular levels of specific proteins through a process termed RNA interference (RNAi). Following introduction of siRNA or miRNA into the cell cytoplasm, these double-stranded RNA constructs can bind to a protein termed RISC. The sense strand of the siRNA or miRNA is displaced from the RISC complex providing a template within RISC that can recognize and bind mRNA with a complementary sequence to that of the bound siRNA or miRNA. Having bound the complementary mRNA the RISC complex cleaves the mRNA and releases the cleaved strands. RNAi can provide down-regulation of specific proteins by targeting specific destruction of the corresponding mRNA that encodes for protein synthesis.The therapeutic applications of RNAi ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

METHODS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF FUNCTIONALIZED NUCLEIC ACIDS

Номер: US20170029457A1
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Described herein are methods for the synthesis of derivatives of thiosulfonate reagents. Said reagents have utility for the synthesis of phosphorothiotriesters from H-phosphonates in a stereospecific fashion. 3. The process of claim 1 , wherein W is O.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein the silylating reagent is selected from1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-diphenyldisilazane;1,3-dimethyl-1,1,3,3-tetraphenyldisilazane;1-(trimethylsilyl)imidazole;N-trimethylsilyl-N-methyl trifluoroacetamide;bis(dimethylamino)dimethylsilane;bromotrimethylsilane;chlorodimethyl(pentafluorophenyl)silane;chlorotriethyl silane;chlorotriisopropylsilane;chlorotrimethylsilane;dichlorodimethylsilane;hexamethyldisilazane;N,N′-bis(trimethylsilyl)urea;N,N-bis(trimethylsilyl)methylamine;N,N-dimethyltrimethylsilylamine;N,O-bis(trimethylsilyl)acetamide;N,O-bis(trimethylsilyl)carbamate;N,O-bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide;N-methyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide;N-methyl-N-trimethylsilylacetamide;N-methyl-N-trimethylsilylheptafluorobutyramide;N-tert-butyldimethylsilyl-N-methyltrifluoroacetamide;N-methyl-N-trimethylsilylheptafluorobutyramide;trimethylsilyltriflate;triethylsilyltriflate;triisopropylsilyltriflate; ortert-butyldimethylsilyltriflate.6. The process of claim 5 , wherein the silylating reagent is selected from N claim 5 ,O-bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide claim 5 , trimethylsilyltriflate claim 5 , chlorotrimethylsilane claim 5 , or 1-(trimethyl silyl)imidazole.7. The process of claim 6 , wherein the silylating reagent is selected from N claim 6 ,O-bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide.8. The process of claim 1 , wherein the H-phosphonate is covalently linked to a solid phase.10. The process of claim 8 , wherein the phosphorothiotriesters of structure IIIb comprise non-stereorandom phosphorous linkages and the H-phosphonate of structure Ic comprise non-stereorandom phosphorous linkages; and W is independently selected from O claim 8 , NH claim 8 , or CH.11. The process of claim 9 , ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

Video Management System for Interactive Online Instruction

Номер: US20160035232A1
Автор: BUTLER David A.
Принадлежит: ArtistWorks, Inc.

A system for interactive online instruction includes an instructional subscription website and video management system configured to process video recordings. The video recordings may include (i) student videos uploaded by a student and (ii) instructor videos providing feedback to said student videos. A method of interactive online instruction is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing prerecorded course materials on an instructional subscription website including video lessons accessible by subscribing students, and providing a video management system configured to process video recordings including (i) student videos submitted by a student and (ii) instructor videos providing feedback to said student videos. 19-. (canceled)10. A system for interactive online instruction comprising:an instructional subscription website including prerecorded video lessons organized by course-material topics accessible by a plurality of subscribing students;a video management system configured to rapidly process video recordings including (i) student videos uploaded by a student and (ii) instructor response videos providing feedback to said uploaded student videos, the video management system including an assessment form generator that creates an evaluation page including (i) a choose button that allows the instructor to choose a file to review and (ii) a publish button that allows the instructor to selectively post one or more of the uploaded student videos with one or more of the instructor response videos to the community public webpage, wherein the video management system is configured to upload the one or more instructor response videos; anda community public webpage within the instructional subscription website that is organized by said course-material topics accessible by the plurality of the subscribing students;wherein the video management system pairs each posted instructor response video to a respective one of the uploaded student videos so that each ...

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09-02-2017 дата публикации

CHIRAL DESIGN

Номер: US20170037399A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to chirally controlled oligonucleotides of select designs, chirally controlled oligonucleotide compositions, and methods of making and using the same. In some embodiments, a provided chirally controlled oligonucleotide composition provides different cleavage patterns of a nucleic acid polymer than a reference oligonucleotide composition. In some embodiments, a provided chirally controlled oligonucleotide composition provides single site cleavage within a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid polymer. 3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein each chiral claim 2 , modified phosphate linkage is a phosphorothioate linkage.4. The composition of claim 2 , wherein X is —S— and -L-Ris not hydrogen.5. The composition of claim 2 , wherein when preparing oligonucleotides of the particular oligonucleotide type claim 2 , each coupling step has a stereoselectivity of at least 85%.6. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the common pattern of backbone chiral centers comprises from 5′ to 3′ Rp(Sp)m claim 2 , wherein m is 2 claim 2 , 3 claim 2 , 4 claim 2 , 5 claim 2 , 6 claim 2 , 7 or 8.7. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the common pattern of backbone chiral centers comprises from 5′ to 3′ Rp(Sp).8. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the pattern of backbone chiral centers comprises from 5′ to 3′ (Np)t(Rp)n(Sp)m claim 2 , wherein each n and t is independently 1 claim 2 , 2 claim 2 , 3 claim 2 , 4 claim 2 , 5 claim 2 , 6 claim 2 , 7 or 8 claim 2 , m is 2 claim 2 , 3 claim 2 , 4 claim 2 , 5 claim 2 , 6 claim 2 , 7 or 8 claim 2 , and each Np is independent Rp or Sp.9. The composition of claim 8 , wherein n is 1 claim 8 , and Np is Sp.1011-. (canceled)12. The composition of claim 8 , wherein at least one of t and m is greater than 5.13. The composition of claim 12 , wherein oligonucleotides of the particular oligonucleotide type are antisense oligonucleotide claim 12 , antagomir claim 12 , microRNA claim 12 , pre-microRNs claim 12 , antimir claim 12 ...

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13-02-2020 дата публикации

Encrypted payment image

Номер: US20200051144A1
Принадлежит: Ent Services Development Corp LP

Embodiments disclosed herein relate to an encrypted payment image. In one embodiment, a processor of a mobile computing device encrypts a binary version of an invoice image with a payment information encryption key. The processor may generate a payment image of the encrypted binary of the invoice image and display the payment image.

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26-02-2015 дата публикации

OPTIMIZING 3D PRINTING USING SEGMENTATION OR AGGREGATION

Номер: US20150057784A1
Принадлежит: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

3D printing may be optimized by segmenting input jobs and/or combining parts of input jobs together. In an embodiment, a user-defined metric is received associated with each input job and this is used in scheduling input jobs to optimize latency and/or throughput of the 3D printing process, along with the printing envelope and other characteristics of the 3D printers used. In various embodiments, the scheduling may comprise dividing a 3D object into a number of parts and then scheduling these parts separately and/or combining 3D objects, or parts of 3D objects, from various input jobs to be printed at the same time on the same 3D printer. In various embodiments, the scheduling is repeated when a new input job is received and changes made during printing. In various embodiments, a user may submit an updated version of an input job which is already in the process of being printed. 1. A method of controlling a 3D printing system comprising one or more 3D printers , the method comprising:receiving one or more input jobs, each input job comprising data describing a 3D object, and a user-defined metric associated with each input job;automatically scheduling the one or more input jobs to optimize at least one of latency and throughput of the system based on a printing envelope of each of the 3D printers, characteristics of each of the 3D printers and the user-defined metric associated with each input job, the automatic scheduling being further based on at least the user's schedule or a material associated with the one or more input jobs; andoutputting data to at least one of the 3D printers.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein automatically scheduling the one or more input jobs comprises dividing an input job into a plurality of sub-jobs claim 1 , each sub-job comprising data describing a part of the 3D object corresponding to the input job and automatically scheduling the plurality of sub-jobs to optimize at least one of latency and throughput of the system.3. The ...

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17-03-2022 дата публикации

VIDEO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR INTERACTIVE ONLINE INSTRUCTION

Номер: US20220084427A1
Автор: BUTLER David A.
Принадлежит: ArtistWorks, LLC

A system for interactive online instruction includes an instructional subscription website and video management system configured to process video recordings. The video recordings may include (i) student videos uploaded by a student and (ii) instructor videos providing feedback to said student videos. A method of interactive online instruction is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing prerecorded course materials on an instructional subscription website including video lessons accessible by subscribing students, and providing a video management system configured to process video recordings including (i) student videos submitted by a student and (ii) instructor videos providing feedback to said student videos. 19-. (canceled)10. A system for interactive online instruction by an educational provider comprising:an instructional website provided by the educational provider, the instructional website including prerecorded video lessons accessible by a plurality of students;one or more community webpages within the instructional website accessible by some or all of the plurality of the students; and{'claim-text': ['(a) receives, at the server, one or more submitted student videos;', "(b) provides a reviewer's webpage to facilitate (i) review of one or more submitted student videos, (ii) uploading, to the server, one or more response videos; and", '(c) automatically processes the one or more submitted student videos and the one or more response videos, wherein the video management system compresses video files of said submitted student videos and said response videos;'], '#text': 'a video management system provided on a server to process video recordings including student videos submitted by one or more of the plurality of students and including response videos providing feedback to said submitted student videos, wherein the video management system:'}wherein the reviewer's webpage further facilitates selectively publishing a respective one of the ...

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11-03-2021 дата публикации

POWER MANAGER WITH RECONFIGURABLE POWER CONVERTING CIRCUITS

Номер: US20210075326A1
Принадлежит: Galvion Soldier Power, LLC

A reconfigurable power circuit () includes a single one-way DC to DC power converter (). The reconfigurable power circuit is configurable by a digital data processor as one of three different power channels (, and ). Power channel () provides output power conversion. Power channel () provides input power conversion. Power channel () provides bi-directional power exchange without power conversion. 1. A reconfigurable power circuit comprising:a first electrical connection interface and a second electrical connection interface;a one-way DC to DC power converter comprising an input terminal for receiving input power at a first power amplitude and an output terminal for delivering output power at a second power amplitude;a plurality of converter channel legs arranged as three different conductive pathways including a first bidirectional current flow path between the first electrical connection interface and the second electrical connection interface, a second, one-way current flow path extending from the first electrical connection interface to the input terminal through the one-way DC to DC power converter to the output terminal and from the output terminal to the second electrical connection interface, and a third one-way current flow path extending from the second electrical connection interface to the input terminal through the one-way DC to DC power converter to the output terminal and from the output terminal to the first electrical connection interface; andat least one configurable switch disposed along each one of the plurality of converter channel legs wherein closing one or more first configurable switches and opening one or more second configurable switches enables exclusive current flow along one of the first bidirectional current flow path, the second, one-way current flow path, and the third one-way current flow path.2. The reconfigurable power circuit of wherein the plurality of channel legs comprises four channel legs with one configurable switch disposed ...

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14-03-2019 дата публикации

Compositions and methods for phosphoramidite and oligonucleotide synthesis

Номер: US20190077817A1
Принадлежит: Wave Life Sciences Pte Ltd

The present disclosure, among other things, provides technologies for preparing and purifying phosphoramidites for oligonucleotide synthesis.

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22-03-2018 дата публикации

Low cost storage for rarely read data

Номер: US20180081379A1
Принадлежит: Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC

Low cost storage for write once read rarely data is described. In an embodiment a storage device comprises a plurality of hard disk drives connected to a server via an interconnect fabric. The storage device comprises a cooling system which is only capable of cooling a first subset of the hard disk drives and a power supply system which is only capable of powering a second subset of the hard disk drives and in some examples, the interconnect fabric may be only capable of providing full bandwidth for a third subset of the hard disk drives. Each subset may comprise only a small fraction of hard disk drives. A control mechanism, which may be implemented in software, is provided which controls which hard disk drives are active at any time in order that the constraints set by the cooling and power supply systems and interconnect fabric are not violated.

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26-03-2015 дата публикации

DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE

Номер: US20150088079A1
Принадлежит:

The drive mechanism for a drug delivery device comprises a piston rod, which is displaced in a distal direction for a delivery of a dose and in a proximal direction for a reset, and a resilient member, which acts on the piston rod during a reset and tends to restrict the movement of the piston rod in the proximal direction. The resilient member may be a biasing member provided for an automatic reset, a compression spring entering the piston rod or a torsion spring provided to generate a rotation. The drug delivery device is provided with such a drive mechanism. 118-. (canceled)19. A drive mechanism for a drug delivery device , comprising:a piston rod, which is displaced in a distal direction for a delivery of a dose and in a proximal direction for a reset, anda resilient member which acts on the piston rod during a reset and tends to restrict the movement of the piston rod in the proximal direction,characterized in thatthe resilient member is selected from the group consisting of a biasing member provided for an automatic reset, a compression spring entering the piston rod, and a torsion spring provided to generate a rotation.20. The drive mechanism of claim 19 , further comprising:a rotatable drive member, which is threadedly engaged with the piston rod and rotates during the delivery of the dose,wherein the resilient member is a biasing member, which is loaded by the rotation of the drive member during the delivery of the dose and tends to rotate the piston rod with respect to the drive member in such a way that the piston rod is screwed into the drive member and thereby advanced in the proximal direction, until the biasing member is relaxed and the movement of the piston rod in the proximal direction is stopped.21. The drive mechanism of claim 20 , wherein the biasing member is a helical spring arranged coaxially with the piston rod.22. The drive mechanism of claim 19 , further comprising:a housinga lock nut releasably rotationally locked to the housing and ...

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20-04-2017 дата публикации

Augmented reality with direct user interaction

Номер: US20170109938A1
Принадлежит: Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC

Augmented reality with direct user interaction is described. In one example, an augmented reality system comprises a user-interaction region, a camera that captures images of an object in the user-interaction region, and a partially transparent display device which combines a virtual environment with a view of the user-interaction region, so that both are visible at the same time to a user. A processor receives the images, tracks the object's movement, calculates a corresponding movement within the virtual environment, and updates the virtual environment based on the corresponding movement. In another example, a method of direct interaction in an augmented reality system comprises generating a virtual representation of the object having the corresponding movement, and updating the virtual environment so that the virtual representation interacts with virtual objects in the virtual environment. From the user's perspective, the object directly interacts with the virtual objects.

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11-04-2019 дата публикации

Video Management System for Interactive Online Instruction

Номер: US20190108767A1
Автор: BUTLER David A.
Принадлежит: ArtistWorks, LLC

A system for interactive online instruction includes an instructional subscription website and video management system configured to process video recordings. The video recordings may include (i) student videos uploaded by a student and (ii) instructor videos providing feedback to said student videos. A method of interactive online instruction is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing prerecorded course materials on an instructional subscription website including video lessons accessible by subscribing students, and providing a video management system configured to process video recordings including (i) student videos submitted by a student and (ii) instructor videos providing feedback to said student videos. 19-. (canceled)10. A system for interactive online instruction by an educational provider comprising:an instructional website provided by the educational provider, the instructional website including prerecorded video lessons accessible by a plurality of students;one or more community webpages within the instructional website accessible by some or all of the plurality of the students; and (a) receives, at the server, submitted student videos, wherein each submitted student video is submitted by a respective student,', '(b) queues, at the server, the submitted student videos for review, and', '(c) informs each respective student how many videos are queued ahead of their submitted student video., 'a video management system provided on a server to process video recordings including student videos submitted by one or more of the plurality of students and including response videos providing feedback to said submitted student videos, wherein the video management system11. A system according to wherein claim 10 , the video management system facilitates a reviewer to (i) review the submitted student videos and (ii) selectively post the one or more of the submitted student videos together with a response video prepared by the reviewer.12. A system ...

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10-07-2014 дата публикации

METHODS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF FUNCTIONALIZED NUCLEIC ACIDS

Номер: US20140194610A1
Принадлежит:

Described herein are methods for the synthesis of derivatives of thiosulfonate reagents. Said reagents have utility for the synthesis of phosphorothiotriesters from H-phosphonates in a stereospecific fashion. 3. The process of claim 2 , wherein W is O.5. The process of claim 2 , wherein the silylating reagent is selected from1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-1,3-diphenyldisilazane;1,3-dimethyl-1,1,3,3-tetraphenyldisilazane;1-(trimethylsilyl)imidazole;N-trimethylsilyl-N-methyl trifluoroacetamide;bis(dimethylamino)dimethylsilane;bromotrimethylsilane;chlorodimethyl(pentafluorophenyl)silane;chlorotriethylsilane;chlorotriisopropylsilane;chlorotrimethylsilane;dichlorodimethylsilane;hexamethyldisilazane;N,N′-bis(trimethylsilyl)urea;N,N-bis(trimethylsilyl)methylamine;N,N-dimethyltrimethylsilylamine;N,O-bis(trimethylsilyl)acetamide;N,O-bis(trimethylsilyl)carbamate;N,O-bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide;N-methyl-N-(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide;N-methyl-N-trimethylsilylacetamide;N-methyl-N-trimethylsilylheptafluorobutyramide;N-tert-butyldimethylsilyl-N-methyltrifluoroacetamide;N-methyl-N-trimethylsilylheptafluorobutyramide;trimethylsilyltriflate;triethylsilyltriflate;triisopropylsilyltriflate; ortert-butyldimethylsilyltriflate.6. The process of claim 5 , wherein the silylating reagent is selected from N claim 5 ,O-bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide claim 5 , trimethylsilyltriflate claim 5 , chlorotrimethylsilane claim 5 , or 1-(trimethylsilyl)imidazole.7. The process of claim 6 , wherein the silylating reagent is selected from N claim 6 ,O-bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide.8. The process of claim 2 , wherein the H-phosphonate is covalently linked to a solid phase.10. The process of claim 8 , wherein the phosphorothiotriesters of structure IIIb comprise non-stereorandom phosphorous linkages and the H-phosphonate of structure Ic comprise non-stereorandom phosphorous linkages; and W is independently selected from O claim 8 , NH claim 8 , or CH.11. The process of claim 10 , ...

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09-06-2022 дата публикации

POWER MANAGER WITH RECONFIGURABLE POWER CONVERTING CIRCUITS

Номер: US20220181978A1
Принадлежит:

A reconfigurable power circuit () includes a single one-way DC to DC power converter (). The reconfigurable power circuit is configurable by a digital data processor as one of three different power channels (, and ). Power channel () provides output power conversion. Power channel () provides input power conversion. Power channel () provides bi-directional power exchange without power conversion. 121-. (canceled)22. A reconfigurable power circuit comprising:a first electrical connection interface and a second electrical connection interface;a one-way DC to DC power converter comprising an input terminal for receiving input power at a first power amplitude and an output terminal for delivering output power at a second power amplitude;a plurality of converter channel legs arranged as different conductive pathways including a first power channel having bidirectional current flow path between the first electrical connection interface and the second electrical connection interface, a second power channel having a one-way current flow path extending from the first electrical connection interface to the input terminal through the one-way DC to DC power converter to the output terminal and from the output terminal to the second electrical connection interface, and a third power channel having a one-way current flow path extending from the second electrical connection interface to the input terminal through the one-way DC to DC power converter to the output terminal and from the output terminal to the first electrical connection interface; andat least one configurable switch disposed along each one of the plurality of converter channel legs wherein the at least one configurable switches are collectively controlled to enable exclusive current flow along one of the bidirectional current flow path in the first power channel, the one-way current flow path in the second power channel and the one-way current flow path in the third power channel;wherein the first electrical ...

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24-07-2014 дата публикации

CONTROLLING A COMPUTING-BASED DEVICE USING HAND GESTURES

Номер: US20140208274A1
Принадлежит: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Methods and system for controlling a computing-based device using both input received from a traditional input device (e.g. keyboard) and hand gestures made on or near a reference object (e.g. keyboard). In some examples, the hand gestures may comprise one or more hand touch gestures and/or one or more hand air gestures. 1. A method of controlling a computing-based device , the method comprising:receiving input from a traditional input device;receiving an image stream of a reference object;performing gesture recognition on the received image stream to identify hand gestures performed on or near the reference object; andcontrolling the computing-based device using both the input received from the traditional input device and the identified hand gestures.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the hand gestures comprise at least one touch hand gesture.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the hand gestures comprise at least one free-air hand gesture.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the hand gestures comprise at least one touch hand gesture and at least one free-air hand gesture.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the reference object is a keyboard.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein performing gesture recognition on the received image stream comprises identifying the background of the received image stream claim 1 , wherein identifying the background of the received image stream comprises deeming an image element of the received image stream to be part of the background if the object associated therewith does not move a predetermined distance within a predetermined period.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein performing gesture recognition on the received image stream comprises performing connected component analysis on at least a part of the image stream to identify components that have at least one image element that lies on a front edge of the image stream.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein performing ...

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14-05-2015 дата публикации

PISTON ROD FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE AND DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE COMPRISING A PISTON ROD

Номер: US20150133872A1
Принадлежит: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

A piston rod for a drug delivery device comprises a main body and an engagement means for engaging the piston rod with a part of the drug delivery device. The engagement means are retractable relatively the main body for enabling a disengagement of the engagement means from the part of the drug delivery device. 115-. (canceled)16. A piston rod for a drug delivery device , the piston rod comprising:a main body and engagement means for engaging the piston rod with a part of the drug delivery device, wherein the engagement means are retractable relatively to the main body for enabling a disengagement of the engagement means from the part of the drug delivery device.17. The piston rod of claim 16 , wherein the main body comprises a longitudinal axis and wherein the engagement means are radially retractable relatively to the longitudinal axis.18. The piston rod of claim 16 , wherein the engagement means comprise at least one thread form.19. The piston rod of claim 16 , wherein the main body comprises at least one opening and wherein the engagement means are retractable through the opening.20. The piston rod of claim 16 , comprising a switching member configured such that an operation of the switching member causes at least one of an extension or retraction of the engagement means relative to the main body.21. The piston rod of claim 20 , configured such that an operation of the switching member comprises a rotational movement of the switching member.22. The piston rod of claim 20 , configured such that an operation of the switching member comprises a translational movement of the switching member.23. The piston rod of claim 20 , wherein the switching member is at least partially located inside the main body of the piston rod.24. The piston rod of claim 20 , wherein the switching member comprises at least one protrusion and wherein the piston rod is configured such that the engagement means is at least one of extended and retracted by an interaction of the engagement ...

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14-05-2015 дата публикации

Bearing for a Piston Rod Body for a Drug Delivery Device, a Piston Rod Arrangement and a Piston Rod Body

Номер: US20150133874A1
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The present disclosure concerns a bearing for a piston rod body for a drug delivery device. The bearing has an axis and comprises a first and a second surface which are spaced apart in the direction of the axis and a third surface, wherein the third surface connects the first and the second surface, wherein an opening is provided in each of the first and the third surface, and wherein the opening in the first surface is connected to the opening in the third surface. Further, the present disclosure concerns a piston rod body and a piston rod arrangement comprising said bearing and the piston rod body. 120-. (canceled)21. A bearing for a piston rod body for a drug delivery device , the bearing having an axis ,the bearing comprising a first and a second surface which are spaced apart in the direction of the axis and a third surface, wherein the third surface connects the first and the second surface,wherein an opening is provided in each of the first and the third surface, andwherein the opening in the first surface is connected to the opening in the third surface.22. A bearing according to claim 21 , wherein the third surface defines an entry area wherein the opening provided in the third surface has a minimum width.23. A bearing according to claim 22 , wherein the opening provided in the first surface has a maximum width that is smaller than the minimum width of the opening provided in the third surface.24. A bearing according to claim 22 , wherein the width of the opening provided in the third surface reduces in the entry area in the radial direction towards the axis until the minimum width is reached.25. A bearing according to claim 22 , wherein the width of the opening provided in the third surface increases as seen in a cross-section perpendicular to the axis and in radial direction towards the axis from the minimum width claim 22 , thereby the third surface defines a rotational space inside the third surface claim 22 , the width of the rotational space being ...

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10-05-2018 дата публикации

Diesel particulate filter cleaning machine with filter cleaning time prediction

Номер: US20180128137A1
Принадлежит: Ecoclean Advantage LLC

A diesel particulate filter cleaning machine. The filter is filed with a soaking solution comprising water and a surfactant and retained within the filter during a soaking interval. The filter is placed in a rinsing station after the soaking interval. A rinse water head positioned above an upper surface of the filter supplies rinse water into the filter, the rinse water passes through and drains from the filter. During the rinsing process, an actuator moves the rinse water head relative to the upper surface of the filter. A drain receives the rinse water after draining from the filter.

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02-05-2019 дата публикации

OLIGONUCLEOTIDE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS THEREOF

Номер: US20190127733A1
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Among other things, the present disclosure relates to designed oligonucleotides, compositions, and methods thereof. In some embodiments, provided oligonucleotide compositions provide altered splicing of a transcript. In some embodiments, provided oligonucleotide compositions have low toxicity. In some embodiments, provided oligonucleotide compositions provide improved protein binding profiles. In some embodiments, provided oligonucleotide compositions have improved delivery. In some embodiments, provided oligonucleotide compositions have improved uptake. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for treatment of diseases using provided oligonucleotide compositions. 2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the reference condition is absence of the composition claim 1 , and the pattern of backbone chiral centers comprises at least two chirally controlled centers independently selected from Rp and Sp.3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the pattern of backbone linkages comprises one or more backbone linkages selected from phosphodiester claim 2 , phosphorothioate and phosphodithioate linkages.4. The composition of claim 3 , wherein oligonucleotides of the particular oligonucleotide type each further comprise one or more sugar modifications.5. The composition of claim 4 , wherein the sugar modifications comprise one or more modifications selected from: 2′-O-methyl claim 4 , 2′-MOE claim 4 , 2′-F claim 4 , morpholino and bicyclic sugar moieties.6. The composition of claim 5 , wherein the sugar modifications comprise one or more 2′-F sugar moieties.7. The composition of claim 5 , wherein the sugar modifications comprise one or more 2′-O-methyl sugar moieties.811-. (canceled)12. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the base sequence comprises a sequence having no more than 5 mismatches from a 20 base long portion of the dystrophin gene or its complement claim 2 , the length is no more than 50 bases claim 2 , the pattern of backbone chiral centers ...

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24-05-2018 дата публикации

PEN-TYPE DRUG INJECTION DEVICE WITH IRIS STYLE QUICK COUPLING FOR PISTON ROD RESETTING

Номер: US20180140779A1
Принадлежит:

A pen-type drug injection device is disclosed which comprises a housing having a longitudinal axis, a threaded piston rod, a guide member for guiding the piston rod in a drug dispense operation, and a cartridge holder for receiving a cartridge, wherein the cartridge holder is detachable from the housing and wherein the guide member comprises an iris type aperture defined by a plurality of threaded pivotable segments. The drug delivery device is configured such that the aperture increases in diameter when the cartridge holder is being detached from the housing, such that the piston rod is free of the threaded engagement with the guide member and can be reset or pushed back to its initial position, and decreases in diameter when the cartridge holder is attached, such that the threads on segments reengage the piston rod. 115-. (canceled)16. A drug delivery device comprising:a housing having a longitudinal axis;a piston rod;a guide member for guiding the piston rod in a drug dispense operation; anda cartridge holder for receiving a cartridge,wherein the cartridge holder is detachable from the housing,wherein the guide member comprises a hole with a variable diameter, andwherein the drug delivery device is configured such that the hole increases in diameter when the cartridge holder is being detached from the housing.17. The drug delivery device according to claim 16 , wherein the piston rod comprises a threaded section.18. The drug delivery device according to claim 16 , wherein the guide member comprises at least one threaded section engageable with the piston rod.19. The drug delivery device according to claim 16 , wherein the guide member is configured such that it encircles the piston rod at least during the drug dispense operation.20. The drug delivery device according to claim 16 , wherein the guide member comprises a plurality of segments.21. The drug delivery device according to claim 20 , wherein the segments are axially offset from each other.22. The drug ...

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07-05-2020 дата публикации

LIPID COMPOSITIONS

Номер: US20200138955A1
Принадлежит: Arbutus Biopharma Corporation

Disclosed herein are lipid compositions comprising a cationic lipid of formula (I), a neutral lipid, a sterol and a PEG or PEG-modified lipid, wherein formula (I) is 167-. (canceled)69. The lipid of claim 68 , wherein n is 1 or 2.70. The lipid of claim 68 , wherein A for each occurrence is NR.71. The lipid of claim 68 , wherein B is a cyclic moiety.72. The lipid of claim 68 , wherein B is a nitrogen containing cyclic moiety.73. The lipid of claim 68 , wherein B is piperidinyl or piperizinyl moiety.75. The lipid of claim 68 , wherein R claim 68 , for each occurrence claim 68 , is H.76. The lipid of claim 68 , wherein R claim 68 , for each occurrence claim 68 , is independently alkyl.77. The lipid of claim 68 , wherein R claim 68 , for each occurrence claim 68 , is independently claim 68 , alkenyl.78. The lipid of claim 68 , wherein Y is O.81. A composition claim 68 , the composition comprising a sterol claim 68 , a neutral lipid claim 68 , a PEG or a PEG-modified lipid claim 68 , and a lipid as described in .82. The composition of claim 81 , wherein the sterol is cholesterol.83. The composition of claim 81 , wherein the PEG or PEG-modified lipid is a PEG-modified lipid.84. The composition of claim 81 , wherein the composition is a liposome.85. The composition of claim 81 , further comprising a nucleic acid agent.86. The composition of claim 85 , wherein the nucleic acid agent is siRNA.87. The composition of claim 85 , wherein the nucleic acid agent is mRNA. This application is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/594,244, filed May 12, 2017, which is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/508,805, filed Oct. 7, 2014, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 9,694,077, which is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/318,600, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 8,883,202, which is a 35 U.S.C. § 371 Application of International Application No. PCT/US2010/033777, which claims priority to U.S. Application No. 61/229,291, filed Jan. ...

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18-06-2015 дата публикации

Drive Mechanism for a Drug Delivery Device and Drug Delivery Device

Номер: US20150165130A1
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The drive mechanism for a drug delivery device comprises a piston rod, which is displaced in a distal direction for a delivery of a dose and in a proximal direction for a reset, and a rotatable drive member, which is threadedly engaged with the piston rod and rotates during the delivery of the dose. A biasing member is provided, which is loaded by the rotation of the drive member during the delivery of the dose and tends to rotate the piston rod with respect to the drive member in such a way that the piston rod is screwed into the drive member and is thereby advanced in the proximal direction. The drug delivery device is provided with such a drive mechanism. 2. The drive mechanism of claim 1 , wherein{'b': '20', 'the biasing member () is a helical spring.'}3. The drive mechanism of claim 2 , wherein{'b': '11', 'the helical spring is arranged coaxially with the piston rod ().'}4. The drive mechanism of one of to claim 2 , further comprising:{'b': '2', 'a housing () and'}{'b': 13', '2', '11, 'a lock nut () releasably rotationally locked to the housing () and threadedly engaged with the piston rod (), wherein'}{'b': 20', '13', '16', '20', '16', '2, 'the biasing member () is latched to the lock nut () and to the drive member () so that the biasing member () is loaded when the drive member () rotates relative to the housing () during the delivery of the dose, and'}{'b': 20', '13', '13', '11', '16, 'the biasing member () relaxes when the rotational locking of the lock nut () is removed, resulting in a rotation of the lock nut () and a corresponding rotation of the piston rod () with respect to the drive member ().'}5. The drive mechanism of claim 4 , further comprising:{'b': '3', 'a cartridge holder (), which can be attached or removed,'}{'b': 13', '2', '3', '2', '3, 'the lock nut () being rotationally locked with the housing () when the cartridge holder () is attached and not being rotationally locked with the housing () when the cartridge holder () is removed.'}6. The ...

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09-06-2016 дата публикации

REDUCING INTERFERENCE BETWEEN MULTIPLE INFRA-RED DEPTH CAMERAS

Номер: US20160163054A1
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Systems and methods for reducing interference between multiple infra-red depth cameras are described. In an embodiment, the system comprises multiple infra-red sources, each of which projects a structured light pattern into the environment. A controller is used to control the sources in order to reduce the interference caused by overlapping light patterns. Various methods are described including: cycling between the different sources, where the cycle used may be fixed or may change dynamically based on the scene detected using the cameras; setting the wavelength of each source so that overlapping patterns are at different wavelengths; moving source-camera pairs in independent motion patterns; and adjusting the shape of the projected light patterns to minimize overlap. These methods may also be combined in any way. In another embodiment, the system comprises a single source and a mirror system is used to cast the projected structured light pattern around the environment. 1. A depth camera system comprising:a plurality of cameras with at least partially overlapping field of views;a plurality of sources, each arranged to project a structured light pattern; anda controller arranged to control a plurality of source-camera pairs to reduce the interference between projected structured light patterns and to receive signals from each of the cameras for use in depth determination, controlling a plurality of source-camera pairs comprising controlling a plurality of sources and a plurality of cameras, the controller being further arranged to control the movement of a source-camera pair relative to other source-camera pairs such that the structured light pattern projected by the source is fixed relative to the camera.2. A depth camera system according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of cameras comprise infra-red cameras and wherein the plurality of sources comprise infra-red sources claim 1 , each arranged to project an infra-red structured light pattern.3. A depth camera ...

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29-09-2022 дата публикации

OLIGONUCLEOTIDE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

Номер: US20220306573A1
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Among other things, the present disclosure provides designed oligonucleotides, compositions, and methods of use thereof. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides technologies useful for reducing levels of transcripts. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides technologies useful for modulating transcript splicing. In some embodiments, provided technologies can alter splicing of a dystrophin (DMD) transcript. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for treating diseases, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Becker's muscular dystrophy, etc. 3. The oligonucleotide of claim 2 , wherein the pattern of backbone linkages comprises at least one non-negatively charged internucleotidic linkage.4. The oligonucleotide composition of claim 1 , wherein when the oligonucleotide composition is contacted with a transcript in a transcript splicing system claim 1 , splicing of the transcript is altered relative to that observed under a reference condition selected from the group consisting of absence of the composition claim 1 , presence of a reference composition claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. The oligonucleotide of any one of - claim 1 , wherein one or more non-negatively charged internucleotidic linkage are independently chirally controlled.10. The composition of claim 8 , wherein the transcript is a Dystrophin transcript.11. The composition of claim 10 , wherein splicing of the transcript is altered such that the level of skipping of exon 45 claim 10 , 51 claim 10 , or 53 claim 10 , or multiple exons is increased.12. The composition of claim 8 , wherein each chiral internucleotidic linkage of the oligonucleotides of the plurality is independently a chirally controlled internucleotidic linkage.13. The composition of claim 8 , wherein the base sequence is or comprises or comprises 15 contiguous bases of the base sequence of any oligonucleotide in Table A1.14. The composition of claim 11 , wherein the oligonucleotide type comprises ...

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21-05-2020 дата публикации

OLIGONUCLEOTIDE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

Номер: US20200157545A1
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Among other things, the present disclosure provides designed oligonucleotides, compositions, and methods thereof. In some embodiments, provided oligonucleotide compositions provide improved single-stranded RNA interference and/or RNase H-mediated knockdown. Among other things, the present disclosure encompasses the recognition that structural elements of oligonucleotides, such as base sequence, chemical modifications (e.g., modifications of sugar, base, and/or internucleotidic linkages) or patterns thereof, conjugation with additional chemical moieties, and/or stereochemistry [e.g., stereochemistry of backbone chiral centers (chiral internucleotidic linkages)], and/or patterns thereof, can have significant impact on oligonucleotide properties and activities, e.g., RNA interference (RNAi) activity, stability, delivery, etc. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for treatment of diseases using provided oligonucleotide compositions, for example, in RNA interference and/or RNase H-mediated knockdown. 1. A composition comprising an oligonucleotide which is a single-stranded RNAi agent , wherein the single-stranded RNAi agent is complementary or substantially complementary to a target RNA sequence ,has a length of about 15 to about 49 nucleotides, andis capable of directing target-specific RNA interference,wherein the single-stranded RNAi agent comprises at least one non-natural base, sugar, and/or internucleotidic linkage.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is a chirally controlled oligonucleotide composition comprising oligonucleotides of a particular oligonucleotide type characterized by:a) a common base sequence and length;b) a common pattern of backbone linkages;c) a common pattern of backbone chiral centers;which composition is chirally controlled in that it is enriched, relative to a substantially racemic preparation of oligonucleotides having the same common base sequence and length, for oligonucleotides of the particular ...

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11-09-2014 дата публикации

SITE SPECIFIC DELIVERY OF NUCLEIC ACIDS BY COMBINING TARGETING LIGANDS WITH ENDOSOMOLYTIC COMPONENTS

Номер: US20140256785A1
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to compositions and methods for site-specific delivery of nucleic acids by combining them with targeting ligands and endosomolytic components.

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01-07-2021 дата публикации

OLIGONUCLEOTIDE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

Номер: US20210198305A1
Принадлежит:

Among other things, the present disclosure provides designed APOC3 oligonucleotides, compositions, and methods thereof. In some embodiments, provided oligonucleotide compositions provide improved single-stranded RNA interference and/or RNase H-mediated knockdown. Among other things, the present disclosure encompasses the recognition that structural elements of oligonucleotides, such as base sequence, chemical modifications (e.g., modifications of sugar, base, and/or internucleotidic linkages) or patterns thereof, conjugation with additional chemical moieties, and/or stereochemistry [e.g., stereochemistry of backbone chiral centers (chiral internucleotidic linkages)], and/or patterns thereof, can have significant impact on oligonucleotide properties and activities, e.g., RNA interference (RNAi) activity, stability, delivery, etc. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods for treatment of diseases using provided oligonucleotide compositions, for example, in RNA interference and/or RNase H-mediated knockdown. 172.-. (canceled)73. A composition comprising oligonucleotides of a particular oligonucleotide type characterized by:a) a common base sequence;b) a common pattern of backbone linkages;c) a common pattern of backbone chiral centers;wherein the oligonucleotide comprises at least one internucleotidic linkage comprising a linkage phosphorus in the Sp configuration;wherein the composition is chirally controlled in that it is enriched, relative to a substantially racemic preparation of oligonucleotides having the same common base sequence, for oligonucleotides of the particular oligonucleotide type; andwherein the oligonucleotide targets APOC3.74. A composition comprising a plurality of oligonucleotides , wherein oligonucleotides of the plurality share:1) a common base sequence, and2) the same linkage phosphorus stereochemistry independently at one or more (e.g., about 1-50, 1-40, 1-30, 1-25, 1-20, 1-15, 1-10, 5-50, 5-40, 5-30, 5-25, 5-20, 5-15, 5-10, ...

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06-06-2019 дата публикации

NOVEL LIPIDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTICS

Номер: US20190167800A1
Принадлежит: Arbutus Biopharma Corporation

The present invention provides lipids that are advantageously used in lipid particles for the in vivo delivery of therapeutic agents to cells. In particular, the invention provides lipids having the following structure 3. A lipid particle comprising a lipid of .4. (canceled)5. The lipid particle of claim 3 , wherein the particle further comprises a neutral lipid and a lipid capable of reducing aggregation.6. The lipid particle of claim 3 , wherein the lipid particle consists essentially of{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a. a lipid of ;'}b. a neutral lipid selected from DSPC, DPPC, POPC, DOPE and SM;c. a sterol; andd. PEG-DMG,{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'in a molar ratio of about 20-60% lipid of : 5-25% neutral lipid:25-55% sterol: 0.5-15% PEG-DMG.'}7. The lipid particle of claim 3 , further comprising a therapeutic agent.8. The lipid particle of claim 7 , wherein the therapeutic agent is a nucleic acid.9. The lipid particle of claim 8 , wherein the nucleic acid is a plasmid.10. The lipid particle of claim 8 , wherein the nucleic acid is an immunostimulatory oligonucleotide.11. The lipid particle of claim 8 , wherein the nucleic acid is selected from the group consisting of an siRNA claim 8 , an antisense oligonucleotide claim 8 , a microRNA claim 8 , an antagomir claim 8 , an aptamer claim 8 , and a ribozyme.12. The lipid particle of claim 11 , wherein the nucleic acid is an siRNA.13. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a lipid particle of and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient claim 7 , carrier claim 7 , or diluent.14. A method of modulating the expression of a target gene in a cell claim 7 , comprising providing to a cell the lipid particle of .15. The method of claim 14 , wherein the therapeutic agent is selected from an siRNA claim 14 , an antagomir claim 14 , an antisense oligonucleotide claim 14 , and a plasmid capable of expressing an siRNA claim 14 , a ribozyme claim 14 , an aptamer or an antisense ...

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23-06-2016 дата публикации

BIT ERROR RATIO OPTIMIZATION METHOD AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20160182152A1
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A method includes determining a first subset of a set of optical channels, wherein each channel of the first subset has a bit error ratio (BER) greater than each channel of a remaining subset of the channels. A second subset of the set of optical channels is determined, wherein each channel of the second subset has a BER less than each channel of the remaining subset of the channels. Input power level (P) and/or dispersion compensation (D) of one or more of the channels of the first subset is adjusted, thereby reducing an aggregate BER of the first subset. P and/or D of one or more of the channels of the second subset is adjusted, thereby increasing an aggregate BER of the second subset. A reduction of an aggregate BER of the set of optical channels results from the adjusting of the first and second subsets. 1. A method , comprising: for each of the channels, measuring a bit error ratio (BER) that results from a starting PD value pair corresponding to that channel;', 'selecting a top subset of the channels each having a higher BER than remaining channels in the set of channels, and selecting a bottom subset of the channels each having a lower BER than the remaining channels in the set;', 'calculating, for each channel of the top and bottom subsets, a constellation set of P and D values that includes the starting pair of P and D values corresponding to that channel and a changed set of P and D values corresponding to that channel, wherein for each member of each changed set one or both of P and D are incremented or decremented from the corresponding starting pair of P and D values;', 'measuring, for each of the optical channels of the top and bottom subsets, the BER of that channel after applying each one of the pairs of P and D values of the corresponding constellation set to each one of the top subset of channels and applying corresponding oppositely signed changed P values to the bottom subset of channels; and', 'choosing the P and D values of the constellation ...

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09-07-2015 дата публикации

LIPID COMPOSITIONS

Номер: US20150190515A1
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Disclosed herein are lipid compositions comprising a cationic lipid of formula (I), a neutral lipid, a sterol and a PEG or PEG-modified lipid, wherein formula (I) is 56-. (canceled)7. The composition of claim 3 , wherein Y is O or NR.8. The composition of claim 7 , wherein Y is O.910-. (canceled)12. (canceled)14. The composition of claim 3 , wherein Ris alkyl claim 3 , alkenyl claim 3 , or alkynyl.15. (canceled)1921-. (canceled)22. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the sterol is cholesterol.2328-. (canceled)29. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the composition comprises about 50% of the compound of formula (III) claim 3 , or (IV) claim 3 , or mixture thereof claim 3 , about 38.5% of the sterol claim 3 , and about 1.5% of the PEG or PEG-modified lipid claim 3 , and about 10% of the neutral lipid.3031-. (canceled)32. The composition of claim 3 , further comprising a targeting lipid comprising N-acetyl galactosamine as a targeting moiety.3336-. (canceled)37. The composition of wherein the composition is an association complex.38. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the composition is a liposome.39. The composition of claim 3 , further comprising a nucleic acid agent.4048-. (canceled)49. The composition of further comprising at least one apolipoprotein.5051-. (canceled)5367-. (canceled) This application claims priority to U.S. Ser. No. 61/175,770, filed May 5, 2009 and U.S. Ser. No. 61/299,291, filed Jan. 28, 2010, the contents of each of which is incorporated herein by reference.The invention relates to the field of therapeutic agent delivery using lipid particles. In particular, the invention provides cationic lipids and lipid particles comprising these lipids, which are advantageous for the in vivo delivery of nucleic acids, as well as nucleic acid-lipid particle compositions suitable for in vivo therapeutic use. Additionally, the invention provides methods of preparing these compositions, as well as methods of introducing nucleic acids into cells using these ...

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28-06-2018 дата публикации

CAPACITOR UNIT AND ELECTRICAL APPARATUS

Номер: US20180182546A1
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There is provided a capacitor unit, for use as a high voltage device, comprising: a capacitor element; a housing (including a plurality of walls arranged to contain the capacitor element within the housing, the plurality of walls including first and second end walls, the plurality of walls further including a side wall extending between the end walls, the outer surface of the side wall being larger than the outer surface of each end wall; and at least one capacitor terminal electrically connected to the capacitor element, wherein the or each capacitor terminal is mounted on or extends through the side wall. 1. A capacitor unit , for use as a high voltage device , comprising:a capacitor element;a housing including a plurality of walls arranged to contain the capacitor element within the housing, the plurality of walls including first and second end walls, the plurality of walls further including a side wall extending between the end walls, the outer surface of the side wall being larger than the outer surface of each end wall; andat least one capacitor terminal electrically connected to the capacitor element, wherein the or each capacitor terminal is mounted on or extends through the side wall.2. A capacitor unit according to wherein a recess is formed in the side wall claim 1 , and the or each capacitor terminal is mounted on or extends through a base of the recess.3. A capacitor unit according to wherein the height of the or each capacitor terminal above the base of the recess is equal to claim 2 , greater than claim 2 , or less than the depth of the recess.4. A capacitor unit according to wherein the recess is formed as an end recess adjacent to one of the end walls.5. A capacitor unit according to wherein the or each capacitor terminal extends perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly to the outer surface of the side wall.6. A capacitor unit according to wherein the or each capacitor terminal is positioned adjacent to a wall edge that joins the side wall ...

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30-06-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCAL INTERCONNECTION OF OPTICAL NODES

Номер: US20160191188A1
Автор: BUTLER David J.
Принадлежит: Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc.

A local interconnection carries one or more local interconnect optical channels between optical nodes at a site. The optical nodes include reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexers (ROADMs). The local interconnect optical channels are switched by the ROADMs in the optical nodes for transmission over the local interconnection. In addition, modules within an optical node are operable to communicate using an LI optical channel that is switched over a local interconnection by a ROADM of the optical node. 1. An optical node , comprising:a local interconnection including one or more optical fibers operably coupled to the optical node and another optical node at a same site; at least one add/drop module operable to generate a local interconnect (LI) optical channel; and', 'a photonic switch module that switches the LI optical channel received from the at least one add/drop module to the local interconnection for transmission to the another optical node., 'a reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexer (ROADM), including2. The optical node of claim 1 , wherein the optical node further comprises:at least one long haul (LH) optical line operably coupled to the reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexer.3. The optical node of claim 2 , wherein the photonic switch module includes:a set of wavelength selective switches operably coupled to the at least one LH optical line and the local interconnection.4. The optical node of claim 3 , wherein the set of wavelength selective switches includes a first n×S wavelength selective switch operable to switch one or more optical channels received from S inputs to the at least one LH optical line and to switch the LI optical channel received from one or more of the S inputs to the local interconnection claim 3 , wherein n is equal to or greater than 2.5. The optical node of claim 4 , wherein the set of wavelength selective switches includes a second n×S wavelength selective switch operable to switch one or more LH optical channels ...

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