DOWNHOLE TOOLS AND METHODS FOR ISOLATING AND ANALYZING GASES FROM DOWNHOLE FLUIDS

Des outils de fond de puits pour isoler et analyser un ou plusieurs gaz incluent un ensemble de séparation de gaz en communication fluidique avec un analyseur spécifique de gaz. L'ensemble de séparation de gaz inclut un piston disposé à l'intérieur d'un logement et un volume de séparation défini entre le piston et le logement. Le piston peut être déplacé pour séparer un composant gazeux et un composant liquide à partir d'un fluide de formation de fond de puits à l'intérieur du volume de séparation. L'analyseur spécifique de gaz sert à mesurer une ou plusieurs propriétés du composant gazeux. Dans certaines configurations, l'analyseur spécifique de gaz est un ensemble optique contenant une source de lumière, un détecteur optique, et une cellule de gaz qui contient un volume d'observation. L'ensemble optique sert à mesurer une ou plusieurs propriétés du composant gazeux à l'intérieur du volume d'observation via la source de lumière et le détecteur optique.

SOURCE Of ELECTRONS CONTAINING TRANSMITTERS OF FIELDS FOR MULTIPOINT RADIOGRAPHY.

Générateur de rayons X multipoint, comprenant une pluralité de générateurs (10) d'électrons. Chaque générateur (10) d'électrons comporte un élément d'émission (26) pour émettre un faisceau (28) d'électrons, une grille maillée (32) adjacenteà chaque élément d'émission (26) pour renforcer un champ électrique sur une surface de l'élément d'émission (26), et un élément de concentration (34) disposé de manière à recevoir le faisceau (28) d'électrons émis par chacun des éléments d'émission (26) et à concentrer le faisceau (28) d'électrons pour former un foyer (39) sur une anode cible blindée (38, 40), la structure de l'anode cible blindée (38, 40) produisant un réseau de foyers (39) de rayons X lorsque viennent la frapper des faisceaux (28) d'électrons générés par la pluralité de générateurs (10) d'électrons. La pluralité de générateurs (10) d'électrons sont organisés de manière à former une matrice de générateurs d'électrons qui comporte des connexions d'activation connectées électriquement ...

ELECTRON SOURCE-BASED FIELD EMITTERS FOR RADIOGRAPHY MULTI-POINT.

OPTICAL COMPUTING DEVICES COMPRISING BROADBAND ANGLE-SELECTIVE FILTERS

L'invention concerne un système d'essai d'éléments optiques comprenant un filtre à large bande sélectif selon l'angle disposé le long d'un chemin optique avec un élément optique à tester. Le système comprend aussi un transducteur de rayonnement électromagnétique, qui émet un signal en réponse au rayonnement électromagnétique qui traverse le filtre à large bande sélectif selon l'angle. Le système comprend aussi un dispositif d'enregistrement qui enregistre des données correspondant à la sortie de signaux à partir du transducteur de rayonnement électromagnétique, les données indiquant une propriété de l'élément optique en réponse à un test.

OPTICAL COMPUTING DEVICES COMPRISING ROTATABLE BROADBAND ANGLE-SELECTIVE FILTERS

Un dispositif informatique optique comprenant une pluralité de sources de rayonnement électromagnétique, chacune à un déplacement angulaire unique autour d'un train optique et chacune à au moins une longueur d'onde unique de rayonnement électromagnétique ; un élément informatique intégré (ICE) situé dans le train optique avant ou après un échantillon situé dans le train optique pour générer un rayonnement électromagnétique modifié dans le train optique ; un filtre à large bande sélectif selon l'angle (BASF) situé dans le train optique qui est pivotable autour d'un axe en une pluralité d'orientations uniques pour transmettre le rayonnement électromagnétique et/ou le rayonnement électromagnétique modifié dans le train optique à un angle incident cible correspondant à l'une de la pluralité des sources de rayonnement électromagnétique pour générer un rayonnement électromagnétique modifié sélectionné selon l'angle (ASMR) ; et un détecteur permettant de recevoir l'ASMR et pour générer un signal ...

SYSTEM AND PROCESS Of IMAGERY USING SOURCES OF RAYS XMONOENERGETIQUES.

Système d'imagerie (10) pour diverses imageries médicales et non médicales non invasives. Le système d'imagerie (10) comprend une source accordable (12) de rayons X pour émettre des rayons X (14) à spectre sensiblement monoénergétique, et un détecteur (16) à discrimination d'énergie pour générer un signal de sortie de détecteur en réponse à l'incidence des rayons X (20) sur le détecteur (16) à discrimination d'énergie. Le système d'imagerie (10) comprend également une unité de commande (22) de système comportant une unité de commande (30) de rayons X pour faire fonctionner la source accordable (12) de rayons X et les circuits d'acquisition de données (32) afin d'acquérir le signal de sortie du détecteur (16) à discrimination d'énergie.

PARALLEL OPTICAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEM WITH BROADBAND ANGLE SELECTIVE FILTERS

Un dispositif informatique optique comprenant une source lumineuse qui émet un rayonnement électromagnétique dans un train optique se prolongeant à partir d'une source lumineuse vers un détecteur. Une substance qui interagit optiquement avec le rayonnement électromagnétique. Un réseau de processeurs positionné dans le train optique et comprenant une pluralité de noyaux d'élément informatique intégré (ICE) qui interagit optiquement avec le rayonnement électromagnétique, dans lequel le détecteur reçoit une pluralité de faisceaux de rayonnement électromagnétique modifié générée à travers l'interaction optique du rayonnement électromagnétique avec la substance et le réseau de processeur. Un réseau de pondération positionné dans le train optique et comprenant une pluralité de dispositifs de pondération qui appliquent optiquement des facteurs de pondération correspondant à chaque faisceau de rayonnement électromagnétique modifié. Un réseau de filtres à large bande sélectifs selon l'angle (BASF ...

System und Verfahren für Feststellung und Verbindung von sekundärem Kommunikationsgerät

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Verbinden eines fahrzeugbasierten Computersystems mit einem Drahtlosgerät sind vorgesehen. Wenn das fahrzeugbasierte Computersystem mit Strom versorgt wird, kann es sich anfangs mit einem Drahtlosgerät verbinden. Wenn sich das System aus der Reichweite dieses Geräts bewegt, kann die Verbindung abreißen. Ein sekundäres Gerät kann jedoch vorhanden sein, und automatische Verbindung zu diesem Gerät kann gewünscht werden, sodass das fahrzeugbasierte Computersystem weiterhin funktionieren kann.

OPTICAL INTERFACE WITH SURFACE COATING

Un dispositif optique permettant d'interroger un échantillon de fluide. Le dispositif optique comprenant une source lumineuse conçue pour fournir une lumière, une interface optique conçue pour permettre à la lumière de passer à travers pour interagir avec l'échantillon de fluide, et un réseau d'ommatidies à multi-échelles (MOA) appliqué à l'interface optique.

OPTICAL COMPUTING DEVICES COMPRISING BROADBAND ANGLE-SELECTIVE FILTERS

Dispositif informatique optique comprenant : une source de rayonnement électromagnétique pour émettre un rayonnement électromagnétique dans un train optique ; un élément informatique intégré (ICE) placé dans le train optique avant ou après un échantillon situé dans le train optique pour générer un rayonnement électromagnétique modifié dans le train optique ; un filtre à large bande sélectif selon l'angle (BASF) placé dans le train optique pour transmettre le rayonnement électromagnétique et/ou le rayonnement électromagnétique modifié dans le train optique à un angle incident cible, générant ainsi un rayonnement électromagnétique modifié sélectionné selon l'angle (ASMR) ; et pour refléter une ou plusieurs réflexions de rayonnement parasite à des angles qui ne sont pas coïncidants avec l'angle incident cible ; et un détecteur pour recevoir l'ASMR et pour générer une signal de sortie correspondant à une caractéristique de l'échantillon.

AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR REDUCING AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED ACTUAL ALTITUDE HAS A SELECTED LOCATION

L'invention concerne un système (300) dirigeant de l'air enrichi en oxygène vers des localisations sur un aéronef. Un système de génération d'azote (302) peut être configuré pour générer de l'air enrichi en azote et de l'air enrichi en oxygène.

OUTIL D'ANALYSE D'ECHANTILLON EMPLOYANT UN FILTRE A LARGE BANDE SELECTIF SELON L'ANGLE

L'invention concerne un outil d'analyse d'échantillon comprenant une chambre d'échantillon servant à maintenir un échantillon. L'outil comprend aussi un filtre à large bande sélectif selon l'angle disposé le long d'un chemin optique avec la chambre d'échantillon. L'outil comprend aussi un transducteur de rayonnement électromagnétique (ER) qui émet un signal en réponse au rayonnement électromagnétique qui traverse le filtre à large bande sélectif selon l'angle. L'outil comprend aussi un dispositif d'enregistrement qui enregistre des données correspondant à la sortie de signaux à partir du transducteur d'ER, les données indiquant une propriété de l'échantillon.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS USING PHOTONIC CRYSTAL-BASED INTEGRATED COMPUTATIONAL ELEMENTS

Un procédé permettant de fabriquer un dispositif informatique optique utilisant un élément informatique intégré à base de cristal photonique est décrit. Le procédé comprend la sélection d'une structure de cristal photonique avec une suite de conception stockée sur un support non transitoire lisible par ordinateur et obtenant un spectre de transmission pour le cristal photonique sélectionné. En outre, le procédé comprend la détermination d'un pouvoir prédictif d'un élément informatique intégré à base de cristal photonique pour une caractéristique d'un échantillon utilisant le spectre de transmission et une base de données spectrale. Et l'ajustement du spectre de transmission afin d'améliorer un pouvoir prédictif de l'élément informatique intégré à base de cristal photonique pour la mesure d'une caractéristique d'un échantillon sous analyse. Mais également, la fabrication d'une structure de cristal photonique pour l'élément informatique intégré à base de cristal photonique à base de cristal ...

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System und Verfahren für Feststellung und Verbindung von sekundärem Kommunikationsgerät

Fahrzeugkommunikationssystem, umfassend:einen Computerprozessor (3) in Kommunikation mit einer Speicherschaltung (5);einen lokalen drahtlosen Sender/Empfänger (15), der in Kommunikation mit dem Computerprozessor(3) steht, und der so konfiguriert ist, dass er drahtlos mit einem ersten Drahtlosgerät (201) und zumindest einem zweiten Drahtlosgerät (203) kommuniziert;wobei, wenn der Prozessor (3) bestimmt, dass eine Kommunikationsverbindung zwischen dem Sender/Empfänger (15) und dem ersten Drahtlosgerät (201) abgerissen ist, der Prozessor (3) insofern betrieben werden kann, als er nach einem Signal von dem ersten Drahtlosgerät (201) sucht, um zu bestimmen, ob ein Bewegungsereignis stattgefunden hat, basierend auf dem Stattfinden zumindest einer vorbestimmten Bedingung, und um nach einem Signal von dem zweiten Drahtlosgerät (203) zu suchen, undwobei, wenn ein Signal von dem zweiten Drahtlosgerät gefunden wird und ein Signal von dem ersten Drahtlosgerät nicht gefunden wird, und wobei, wenn ein ...

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Low expansion corrosion resistant ceramic foam filters for molten aluminum filtration

A ceramic foam filter for molten aluminum alloys comprising an alumina silicate rich core and a boron glass shell and a chemical composition comprising: 20-70 wt % Al 2 O 3 , 20-60 wt % SiO 2 , 0-10 wt % CaO, 0-10 wt %; MgO and 2-20 wt % B 2 O 3 .

Polysilicon system

A polysilicon system comprises polysilicon in at least three form-factors, or shapes, providing for an enhanced loading efficiency of a mold or crucible. The system is used in processes to manufacture multi-crystalline or single crystal silicon.

Laminate flooring product with enhanced visual and tribological properties

A laminate floor product resembling a hand-scraped hardwood floor is disclosed. The product includes artificial beveled edges, hand-scraping marks, and chatter marks. The floor product may also include rolled or beveled edges with a decorative and/or scratch resistant paper extending to the peripheral edges.

Intraocular Lens

An intraocular lens comprising: (a) monomeric units derived from at least one cationically polymerizable branched alkene monomer; (b) monomeric units derived from at least one cationically polymerizable monomer having a pendant benzocyclobutene group; and (c) a UV-absorbing benzotriazole component having the formula I.

Reciprocating expander valve operating apparatus, system and method

The disclosure describes a method to operate a conventional 4 cylinder engine as an expander for any pressurized fluid (e.g., liquid, vapor, or gas). A poppet valve system is disclosed enabling upward lift of the inlet valve, with assist from cylinder compression pressure, together with downward lift from an exhaust valve, resulting in especially efficient expansion of fluid or gas in a thermodynamic power cycle. Further, it is described that a desmodromic valve operation system may be employed and provides essential guidance and opening closing actions for proper operation of the expander system.

Component libraries for voice interaction services

The disclosed embodiments include computerized methods, systems, and devices, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for integrating voice-based interaction and control into a native graphical user interface (GUI) of an executed application. For example, a communications device may obtaining component data identifying a plurality of components of a voice-user interface from a computing system maintained by a voice-service provider, and may execute an application linked to a corresponding one of the components of the voice-user interface. The communications device may generate the native GUI based on an output of the executed application, and may generate an interface element representative of the corresponding one of the components of the voice-user interface. The communications device may present the generated interface element within the native GUI, which may embed the corresponding component of the voice-user interface into the native GUI.

Thermally decomposing build plate for facile release of 3d printed objects

Implementations of the disclosure are directed to thermally decomposable build plates that enable the facile release of 3D metal printed parts created by additive manufacturing. In some implementations, an additive manufacturing build plate comprises: a top surface, a bottom surface, and sidewalls comprised of a material, wherein the top surface, bottom surface, and sidewalls are dimensioned such that the build plate is useable in a 3D printing device; and a recessed section formed through the top surface, wherein the recessed section is configured to be filled with a solid metal or metal alloy to provide a surface for forming a 3D printed object in the 3D printing device.

Electronic device display assembly

An electronic device can include a housing that at least partially defines an exterior surface and an internal volume of the electronic device, and a display assembly at least partially disposed in the internal volume. The display assembly can include a transparent cover that at least partially defines the exterior surface of the electronic device, a backlight unit disposed between the cover and the housing, a frame coupling the cover to the backlight unit, a portion of the frame at least partially defining an aperture, and an electronic component disposed in the internal volume and extending through the aperture.

Build plate with thermally decomposing top surface for facile release of 3d printed objects

Thermally decomposable build plates that enable the facile release of 3D printed parts are described. In one implementation, an additive manufacturing build plate comprises: a body including a top surface, a bottom surface, and sidewalls dimensioned such that the build plate is useable in a 3D printing device; and a layer of a solid metal or metal alloy on the top surface of the additive manufacturing build plate, the layer having a solidus temperature that is lower than a solidus temperature of the body, and the layer configured to provide a surface for forming a 3D object in the 3D printing device. In one implementation, an additive manufacturing build plate comprises a recessed section for receiving an insert including a layer of a solid metal or metal alloy on a surface of the insert.

Human Antibodies Against Tissue Factor and Methods of Use Thereof

Isolated human monoclonal antibodies which bind to human TF and related antibody-based compositions and molecules, are disclosed. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibodies, and therapeutic and diagnostic methods for using the antibodies.

Anti-cd40 antibodies for use in treating autoimmune disease

The present invention relates to new humanized antagonistic anti-CD40 antibodies and therapeutic and diagnostic methods and compositions for using the same.

Dual-purpose heater and fluid flow measurement system

A control system for use in a fluid flow application includes a heater and a control device. The heater has at least one resistive heating element and the heater is operable to heat fluid. The control device determines at least one flow characteristic of a fluid flow based on a heat loss of the at least one resistive heating element and determines a mass flow rate of the fluid based on the at least one flow characteristic and a property of the at least one resistive heating element. And the property of the at least one resistive heating element includes a change in resistance of the at least one resistive heating element under a given heat flux density.

Reduced titanium undercut in etch process

In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of forming a metal feature includes etching a portion of a first metal layer using a first etching chemistry, and etching a portion of a barrier layer using a second etching chemistry to achieve a barrier layer undercut of less than or equal to 2 times the thickness of the barrier layer.

Locomotive toy.

Biodegradable in-situ forming implants and methods of producing the same

A biodegradable polymer is provided for use in providing syringeable, in-situ forming, solid biodegradable implants for animals. The polymer is placed into the animal in liquid form and cures to form the implant in-situ. A thermoplastic system to form said implant comprises the steps of dissolving a non-reactive polymer in biocompatible solvent to form a liquid, placing the liquid within the animal, and allowing the solvent to dissipate to produce the implant. An alternative, thermosetting system comprises mixing together effective amounts of a liquid acrylic ester terminated, biodegradable prepolymer and a curing agent, placing the liquid mixture within an animal and allowing the prepolymer to cure to form the implant. Both systems provide a syringeable, solid biodegradable delivery system by the addition of an effective level of biologically active agent to the liquid before injection into the body.

Biogradable in-situ forming implants and methods of producing the same

A biodegradable polymer is provided for use in providing syringeable, in-situ forming, solid biodegradable implants for animals. The polymer is placed into the animal in liquid form and cures to form the implant in-situ. A thermoplastic system to form said implant comprises the steps of dissolving a non-reactive polymer in biocompatible solvent to form a liquid, placing the liquid within the animal, and allowing the solvent to dissipate to produce the implant. An alternative, thermosetting system comprises mixing together effective amounts of a liquid acrylic ester terminated, biodegradable prepolymer and a curing agent, placing the liquid mixture within an animal and allowing the prepolymer to cure to form the implant. Both systems provide a syringeable, solid biodegradable delivery system by the addition of an effective level of biologically active agent to the liquid before injection into the body.

Biodegradable in-situ forming implants and methods of producing the same

A biodegradable polymer is provided for use in providing syringeable, in-situ forming, solid biodegradable implants for animals. The polymer is placed into the animal in liquid form and cures to form the implant in-situ. A thermoplastic system to form said implant comprises the steps of dissolving a non-reactive polymer in biocompatible solvent to form a liquid, placing the liquid within the animal, and allowing the solvent to dissipate to produce the implant. An alternative, thermosetting system comprises mixing together effective amounts of a liquid acrylic ester terminated, biodegradable prepolymer and a curing agent, placing the liquid mixture within an animal and allowing the prepolymer to cure to form the implant. Both systems provide a syringeable, solid biodegradable delivery system by the addition of an effective level of biologically active agent to the liquid before injection into the body.

Novel strontium carbonate bridging materials and methods for making and using same

Drilling fluids were developed including a base fluid, a weighting agent and/or a bridging agent, and a thickening agent, where the weighting agent and/or the bridging agent includes a particulate strontium carbonate having a desired distribution, for weighting agents, the distribution includes particles between 2µ and 5000µ and for bridging agents, the distribution is constructed from particles having specific sizes. Methods making and using the drilling fluids were also discovered.

Shale inhibition additive for oil/gas down hole fluids and methods for making and using same

An under-balanced drilling fluid additive is disclosed which reduces reactive shale and/or clay swelling during under-balanced drilling operations, where the additive includes an effective amount of a choline salt. A method for under-balanced drilling is also disclosed including the step of circulating a drilling fluid including an effective amount of a choline salt to reduce reactive shale and/or clay swelling during under-balanced drilling operations.

Consistency measuring device

An on-line method for consistency (percent solids by weight) testing of slurries. An aqueous slurry is piped through two stations, one of which is a nuclear magnetic resonance instrument and the other of which is a nuclear density (gamma radiation) gauge. The electrical signal outputs from the stations are processed by a computer to furnish a real time reading of consistency.

Medical device housing with weld joint features

Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward a medical device having a a core assembly. The core assembly includes a core circuit assembly and a core assembly housing configured to enclose the core circuit assembly. The core assembly housing includes a first portion, and a second portion configured to be coupled to the first portion along a weld seam. The second portion includes at least one weld joint feature, which includes a thinned section of the second portion.

IMD having a core circuitry support structure

A medical device includes a hybrid circuitry assembly and a core circuitry support structure. The core circuitry support structure includes a frame defining a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the hybrid circuitry assembly. An outer surface of the frame is shaped to correspond to an inside surface of a core assembly housing configured to enclose the hybrid circuitry assembly and the core circuitry support structure.

2-phenyl-4-quinolinecarboxylic acids and pharmaceutical compositions thereof

Phenylquinolinecarboxylic acids and derivatives thereof, such as 2-(2'-fluoro-1,1'-biphenyl-4-yl)-6-fluoro-3-methyl-4-quinolinecarboxylic acid, or a sodium or potassium salt thereof, are useful as tumor inhibiting agents.

Patient transport apparatus

An inflatable device includes a top sheet of material and a bottom sheet of material, wherein the top sheet of material is connected to the bottom sheet of material thereby defining a cavity therebetween to be inflated. The device further includes a plurality of passages in the bottom sheet extending from the cavity to an exterior of the device, wherein the passages are configured to permit air to pass from the cavity to the exterior of the device and to flow between a bottom surface of the device and a supporting surface upon which the device is configured to rest. The inflatable device further includes a plurality of inflation-limiting members connecting the top sheet to the bottom sheet, and an input configured for receiving air to inflate the device.

Anti-cd40 antibodies for use in treating autoimmune disease

The present invention relates to new humanized antagonistic anti-CD40 antibodies and therapeutic and diagnostic methods and compositions for using the same.

Superabrasive elements, methods of manufacturing, and drill bits including same

Methods of manufacturing a superabrasive element are disclosed. In one embodiment, a substrate and a preformed superabrasive volume may be at least partially surrounded by an enclosure and the enclosure may be sealed in an inert environment. Further, the enclosure may be exposed to an elevated pressure and preformed superabrasive volume may be affixed to the substrate. Polycrystalline diamond elements are disclosed. In one embodiment, a polycrystalline diamond element may comprise a preformed polycrystalline diamond volume bonded to a substrate by a braze material. Optionally, such a polycrystalline diamond element may exhibit a compressive stress. Rotary drill bit for drilling a subterranean formation and including at least one superabrasive element are also disclosed.

Header core fixation design for an IMD

Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that may comprise a medical device having a header, a core assembly, and a scaffold assembly. The scaffold assembly may be configured to interface with the core assembly and position and support one or more circuit component relative to one or more other circuit components.

Massively distributed processing system with modular client agent and associated method

A massively distributed processing system and associated methods are disclosed that provide a processing architecture for utilizing a multitude of widely distributed devices to process distributed project workloads. To provide the processing infrastructure, a modular client agent program, which may include a system component and a separate project component, operates on the distributed devices to process workloads. For different projects, different project components may be provided to run on the base system component. In addition, a device capabilities database and an incentive database can be used by the server system to facilitate operations and encourage participation by client systems. Other databases may also be utilized to enhance system operations and functionality. And a wide variety of applications are possible, including network site testing, network site indexing, distributed data back-up, file sharing, data caching, data conversion, and scientific research, as well as many other distributed projects.

Dynamic coordination and control of network connected devices for large-scale network site testing and associated architectures

Dynamic coordination and control of network connected devices within a distributed processing platform is disclosed for large-scale network site testing, or for other distributed projects. For network site testing, the distributed processing system utilizes a plurality of client devices which are running a client agent program associated with the distributed computing platform and which are running potentially distinct project modules for the testing of network sites or other projects. The participating client devices can be selected based upon their attributes and can receive test workloads from the distributed processing server systems. In addition, the client devices can send and receive poll communications that may be used during processing of the project to control, manage and coordinate the project activities of the distributed devices. If desired, a separate poll server system can be dedicated to handling the poll communication and coordination and control operations with the participating distributed devices during test operations, thereby allowing other server tasks to be handled by other distributed processing server systems. Once the tests are complete, the results can be communicated from the client devices to the server systems and can be reported, as desired. Additionally, the distributed processing system can identify the attributes, including device capabilities, of distributed devices connected together through a wide variety of communication systems and networks and utilize those attributes to organize, manage and distribute project workloads to the distributed devices.

Dynamic coordination and control of network connected devices for large-scale network site testing and associated architectures

Dynamic coordination and control of network connected devices within a distributed processing platform is disclosed for large-scale network site testing, or for other distributed projects. For network site testing, the distributed processing system utilizes a plurality of client devices which are running a client agent program associated with the distributed computing platform and which are running potentially distinct project modules for the testing of network sites or other projects. The participating client devices can be selected based upon their attributes and can receive test workloads from the distributed processing server systems. In addition, the client devices can send and receive poll communications that may be used during processing of the project to control, manage and coordinate the project activities of the distributed devices. If desired, a separate poll server system can be dedicated to handling the poll communication and coordination and control operations with the participating distributed devices during test operations, thereby allowing other server tasks to be handled by other distributed processing server systems. Once the tests are complete, the results can be communicated from the client devices to the server systems and can be reported, as desired. Additionally, the distributed processing system can identify the attributes, including device capabilities, of distributed devices connected together through a wide variety of communication systems and networks and utilize those attributes to organize, manage and distribute project workloads to the distributed devices.

Endoscopic stapler

An endoscopic stapler includes a stapling head which is removably locatable on the distal end of an endoscope. The stapling head includes a stationary part which houses a removable staple cartridge and a movable part which includes an anvil for receiving and bending the ends of staples fired from the stationary part. The staple cartridge preferably houses two semi-circular rows of staples which are staggered relative to each other. The movable part is coupled to the stationary part by a threaded shaft which engages a worm gear in the stationary part and a first rotatable control wire is coupled to the worm gear. A substantially semi-circular firing cam is located proximal of the staple cartridge in the stationary part. The firing cam has an interior splined surface which is engaged by a spline gear coupled to a second rotatable control wire. In one embodiment, a knife is coupled to the firing cam so that tissue is cut subsequent to stapling. In another embodiment, laser-optical paths are provided for cutting tissue after stapling. The proximal end of the stapling head is coupled to a sleeve having lumen for the control wires and a lumen for a standard endoscope. In another embodiment, a modified endoscope is provided with lumena for the control cables. The modified endoscope is removably attached to the stapling head by either a screw connection or a snap connection.

Endosurgical instrument with a radially movable end effector

An endosurgical cutting instrument (100) includes a hollow tube (102) having a distal end with a radial slot (110) and an interior deflection surface, a push rod (104) extending through the tube and having a proximally directed sickle blade (108) coupled to its distal end, and a manual actuator (106) coupled to the proximal ends of the tube and push rod. The sickle blade is a curved member having a sharp concave edge (124) and a dull convex edge (122) and is coupled to the distal end of the push rod with its sharp concave edge facing the push rod. The blade is dimensioned such that it may be substantially completely contained within the tube. The push rod is oriented so that its distal end is free to move in a radial direction as it moves axially.

Systems and methods of account verification upgrade

A method and apparatus of a device that converts an account associated with an application to use a single sign-on service is described. In an exemplary embodiment, the device receives an indication of a weak password associated with the account. The device further sends a request to verify an account credential for a user associated with the device. In addition, the device receives the verification of the account credential. The device additionally requests a single sign-on credential for the account and receives the single sign-on credential. Furthermore, the device sends a message to a server associated with a service for the application that the application is registered for the single sign-on service.

Social mapping of contacts from computer communication information

Social information, including computer communication information, is modeled according to a network approach, and users are provided with representations of patterns within their social spaces and graphical interface tools for navigating through the spaces. This can enhance the user's ability to seek out social information and manage their online social relationships. The social mapping includes automatically collecting computer communication information relating to multiple contacts who are in computer communication with each other, one of the multiple contacts being a selected user. The computer communication information is filtered according to one or more preselected criteria to maintain the number of contacts associated with the selected user at or below a selected threshold. The computer communication information is analyzed to determine extents of similarity between the multiple contacts. A visualization of a social map based upon the extents of similarity between the multiple contacts is rendered on a computer display screen so that a user can access and navigate information represented in the social map visualization.

Respirator facepiece with thermoset elastomeric face seal

A respiratory protection composite facepiece includes a polymeric rigid facepiece body having a first surface and a second surface, and a silicone sealing facepiece element chemically bonded to at least one of the first surface and the second surface. Methods of forming a respiratory protection composite facepiece are also disclosed.

Method of co-forming metal foam articles and the articles formed by the method thereof

A method of co-forming a metal article comprising forming a powdered metal component from a first powdered metal composition, providing a polymeric foam, coating the polymeric foam with a second powdered metal composition to form a coated polymeric foam, placing the coated polymeric foam in contact with the powdered metal component to form a composite, and heat-treating the composite to volatilize the polymeric foam and to solidify the powdered metal component. The powdered metal composition of the powdered metal component can be the same or different than the powdered metal composition used to coat the polymeric foam. The resulting co-formed metal article can be in a variety of configurations including, but not limited to, metal foam on the inside or outside surfaces of a metal tube and metal foam on one or more faces of a metal plate.

Method of treating angiogenesis-related disorder using benzoyl phenylacetic acid

【課題】血管形成に関連する障害に罹患しているか、または該障害の素因を有する患者の該血管形成に関連する障害を処置もしくは予防する方法を提供すること 【解決手段】新血管形成に関連する障害（眼科的な血管形成に関連する障害（例えば、糖尿病性網膜症および滲出性黄斑変性）を含む）を処置するための３−ベンゾイルフェニル酢酸および誘導体（ネパフェナクを含む）の使用が開示される。血管形成に関連する障害に罹患しているか、または該障害の素因を有する患者の該血管形成に関連する障害を処置もしくは予防する方法であって、該方法は、治療的有効量の以下の式の３−ベンゾイルフェニル酢酸もしくは誘導体を該患者に投与する工程を包含する方法が開示される。 【選択図】なし

CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT FOR THE EXECUTION OF INSTRUCTIONS WITH A SPECIAL OPERAND SPECIFIER

A.SYSTEME DE TRAITEMENT DE DONNEES NUMERIQUES COMPRENANT UNE UNITE CENTRALE REPONDANT A DIVERSES INSTRUCTIONS CARACTERISEES EN CE QU'ELLES SONT DE LONGUEUR VARIABLE. B.CHAQUE INSTRUCTION COMPREND UN CODE D'OPERATION. CERTAINES INSTRUCTIONS COMPRENNENT EGALEMENT UN OU PLUSIEURS SPECIFICATEURS D'OPERANDE. CHAQUE SPECIFICATEUR D'OPERANDE PEUT COMPRENDRE UN OU PLUSIEURS MULTIPLETS DE DONNEES. CHAQUE INSTRUCTION PASSE DANS UNE MEMOIRE TAMPON D'INSTRUCTIONS. LES CIRCUITS DE CONTROLE DE L'UNITE CENTRALE DECODENT LE CODE D'OPERATION ET, EN SUCCESSION, CHAQUE MULTIPLET SPECIFICATEUR D'OPERANDE. LES SPECIFICATEURS D'OPERANDE ET LES INFORMATIONS EXTRAITES DU CODE D'OPERATION CONCERNANT CHAQUE SPECIFICATEUR D'OPERANDE SONT COMBINES POUR OBTENIR L'ADRESSE DANS LAQUELLE L'OPERANDE DOIT ETRE RECUPEREE OU A LAQUELLE UNE OPERANDE DOIT ETRE TRANSFEREE. LA REPONSE DE L'UNITE CENTRALE A UNE INSTRUCTION DEMANDANT L'ADDITION DE DEUX TERMES SITUES DANS DES PREMIERE ET SECONDE POSITIONS DE MEMOIRE ET LE STOCKAGE DE LA SOMME DANS UNE TROISIEME POSITION ET DES INSTRUCTIONS D'APPEL DE SOUS-ROUTINE ET LE RENVOI DE LA SOUS-ROUTINE A LA SOUS-ROUTINE D'APPEL SONT DECRITS. C.APPLICATIONS DANS LE DOMAINE DE L'INFORMATIQUE. A. DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM INCLUDING A CENTRAL UNIT RESPONDING TO VARIOUS INSTRUCTIONS CHARACTERIZED IN THAT THEY ARE OF VARIABLE LENGTH. B. EACH INSTRUCTION INCLUDES AN OPERATION CODE. SOME INSTRUCTIONS ALSO INCLUDE ONE OR MORE OPERAND SPECIFICATORS. EACH OPERAND SPECIFIER MAY INCLUDE ONE OR MORE MULTIPLETS OF DATA. EACH INSTRUCTION GOES INTO A BUFFER INSTRUCTION MEMORY. THE CENTRAL UNIT'S CONTROL CIRCUITS DECODE THE OPERATION CODE AND, IN SUCCESSION, EACH OPERAND SPECIFIER MULTIPLE. THE OPERAND SPECIFICATORS AND THE INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE OPERAND CODE CONCERNING EACH OPERAND SPECIFIER ARE COMBINED TO OBTAIN THE ADDRESS IN WHICH THE OPERAND SHOULD BE COLLECTED OR TO WHICH AN OPERAND SHOULD ...

DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM WITH DIVISION OF THE READING OPERATION

A.SYSTEME DE TRAITEMENT DE DONNEES NUMERIQUES COMPRENANT UNE INTERCONNEXION POUR LES DIVERS ELEMENTS CONSTITUANT LE SYSTEME. B.CHAQUE ELEMENT RELIE A L'INTERCONNEXION S'APPELLE UN NEXUS. POUR QU'UN ELEMENT PUISSE COMMUNIQUER AVEC UN AUTRE, LE PREMIER ELEMENT, EN TANT QUE NEXUS DE COMMANDE, CHERCHE A OBTENIR LE CONTROLE DE L'INTERCONNEXION ET TRANSMET ENSUITE UNE COMMANDE ET UNE ADRESSE D'UNE POSITION DE MEMOIRE SITUEE DANS L'AUTRE ELEMENT LORSQU'IL RECOIT LE CONTROLE DE L'INTERCONNEXION. LE CONTROLE EST ENSUITE ABANDONNE A MOINS QUE LE PREMIER ELEMENT DOIVE ENVOYER DES DONNEES A L'AUTRE ELEMENT, DANS QUEL CAS LES DONNEES SONT ENVOYEES IMMEDIATEMENT. S'IL FAUT RECUPERER DES DONNEES, L'AUTRE ELEMENT RECUPERE LES DONNEES, DEMANDE LE CONTROLE DE L'INTERCONNEXION ET, LORSQU'IL LE RECOIT, TRANSMET LES DONNEES SUR L'INTERCONNEXION AVEC L'IDENTIFICATION DU PREMIER ELEMENT. LE PREMIER ELEMENT RECUPERE ENSUITE LES DONNEES DE L'INTERCONNEXION LORSQU'IL RECONNAIT SA PROPRE IDENTIFICATION. SI L'AUTRE ELEMENT EST UN ELEMENT DE MEMOIRE, IL COMPREND EN OUTRE UN FICHIER DE STOCKAGE POUR STOCKER DES COMMANDES ET DES DONNEES S'IL EST DEJA EN TRAIN DE REPONDRE A LA COMMANDE D'UN AUTRE ELEMENT. C.APPLICATIONS COURANTES. A. DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM INCLUDING AN INTERCONNECTION FOR THE VARIOUS ELEMENTS CONSTITUTING THE SYSTEM. B. EACH ELEMENT CONNECTED TO THE INTERCONNECTION IS CALLED A NEXUS. FOR ONE ELEMENT TO COMMUNICATE WITH ANOTHER, THE FIRST ELEMENT, AS A CONTROL NEXUS, SEEKS TO OBTAIN INTERCONNECTION CONTROL AND THEN TRANSMITS A COMMAND AND ADDRESS OF A MEMORY POSITION LOCATED IN THE OTHER ELEMENT WHEN IT RECEIVES INTERCONNECTION CONTROL. THE CHECK IS THEN ABANDONED UNLESS THE FIRST ELEMENT MUST SEND DATA TO THE OTHER ELEMENT, IN WHICH CASE THE DATA IS SENT IMMEDIATELY. IF DATA IS NEEDED TO BE RECOVERED, THE OTHER ELEMENT WILL RECOVER THE DATA, REQUEST THE INTERCONNECTION CHECKOUT AND, WHEN ...

CLAMP WITH LOCKING MECHANISM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

La pince-étau comprend un premier manche (12) relié à une première mâchoire (13). Un second manche (19) et une seconde mâchoire (17) sont reliés en pivotement au premier manche et à la première mâchoire de telle sorte qu'un mouvement du premier manche par rapport au second manche amène les mâchoires à s'ouvrir et se fermer. Un mécanisme (22) est prévu pour verrouiller les mâchoires l'une par rapport à l'autre et appliquer une force de serrage ou d'agrippement sur une pièce à oeuvrer positionnée entre les mâchoires. Un mécanisme de libération (27) est prévu pour déverrouiller la pince, ce mécanisme étant indépendant de l'opération de verrouillage. The vice grip includes a first handle (12) connected to a first jaw (13). A second handle (19) and a second jaw (17) are pivotally connected to the first handle and the first jaw such that movement of the first handle relative to the second handle causes the jaws to open and close. . A mechanism (22) is provided for locking the jaws relative to one another and applying a clamping or gripping force to a workpiece positioned between the jaws. A release mechanism (27) is provided to unlock the clamp, which mechanism is independent of the lock operation.

Biodegradable in-situ forming implants and methods of producing the same

A biodegradable polymer is provided for use in providing syringeable, in-situ forming, solid biodegradable implants for animals. The polymer is placed into the animal in liquid form and cures to form the implant in-situ. A thermoplastic system to form said implant comprises the steps of dissolving a non-reactive polymer in biocompatible solvent to form a liquid, placing the liquid within the animal, and allowing the solvent to dissipate to produce the implant. An alternative, thermosetting system comprises mixing together effective amounts of a liquid acrylic ester terminated, biodegradable prepolymer and a curing agent, placing the liquid mixture within an animal and allowing the prepolymer to cure to form the implant. Both systems provide a syringeable, solid biodegradable delivery system by the addition of an effective level of biologically active agent to the liquid before injection into the body.

Process for manufacturing inserts with holes for clamping

According to the present invention there is provided a method of making a cutting insert with a hole for clamping to a tool holder wherein a super-hard abrasive material is sintered and simultaneously bonded to a sintered cemented carbide body with a hole inside a container under elevated pressure and temperature conditions. During sintering the hole is filled with a plug which after sintering is removed.

Patient transport apparatus

An inflatable device includes a top sheet of material and a bottom sheet of material, wherein the top sheet of material is connected to the bottom sheet of material thereby defining a cavity therebetween to be inflated. The device further includes a plurality of passages in the bottom sheet extending from the cavity to an exterior of the device, wherein the passages are configured to permit air to pass from the cavity to the exterior of the device and to flow between a bottom surface of the device and a supporting surface upon which the device is configured to rest. The inflatable device further includes a plurality of inflation-limiting members connecting the top sheet to the bottom sheet, and an input configured for receiving air to inflate the device.

Derivatives of 6,7-dihydro-5h-imidazo[1,2-a]imidazole-3-sulfonic acid

Derivatives of 6,7-dihydro-5H-imidazo[1,2-a]imidazole-3-sulfonic acid which exhibit good inhibitory effect upon the interaction of CAMs and Leukointegrins and are thus useful in the treatment of inflammatory disease.

Improved exhaust gas heating apparatus

A heating apparatus (1) and method for use in an exhaust gas system is provided that includes a container body (14) defining an exhaust gas pathway (30), a heater flange (20) component attached to an exterior of the container body (14), and a heater assembly disposed in the exhaust gas pathway (30) and secured to the heater flange (20) component. The heater assembly includes at least one heater element (35), a bracket assembly (40) that secures the at least one heater element (35) in the container body (14), and a conformal bracket for securing the at least one heater element (35) to the bracket assembly (40).

Methods of treating viral infections using inhibitors of nucleotide synthesis pathways

The invention provided methods of treating viral infections, such as COVID-19, by providing an agent that inhibits a nucleotide synthesis pathway. In certain methods, the agent is an inhibitor of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase, such as a brequinar. In certain methods, brequinar is provided to a subject according to a dosing regimen that tailors levels of the drug in the lungs to achieve optimal therapeutic benefit. The dosing regimen may include defined levels of brequinar administered to the subject or defined levels of brequinar attained the lungs of the subject. The invention also provides combination therapies in which an inhibitor of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase is provided together with a second therapeutic agent.

Methods of determining dosing of a therapeutic agent based on measured levels of a metabolite

The invention provides methods of determining a therapeutically effective dose of an agent that targets a metabolic pathway based on measured levels of a metabolite in the pathway. The methods, which may include providing the agent in a therapeutically effective dose, are useful for treating disorders, such as cancer, in a subject. The invention also provides methods for assessing the impact of a therapeutic agent on a tumor in a subject by monitoring, in real time, metabolism of a molecule in the tumor, oxygenation of the tumor, or both. The invention further provides devices that determine a therapeutically effective dose of an agent that targets a metabolic pathway based on measured levels of a metabolite in the pathway and notify a subject to administer the dose.

Surfactant-polymer compositions for enhancing the stability of viscoelastic-surfactant based fluid

Compositions for increasing the thermal and pressure stability of well fluids viscosified using viscoelastic surfactants, the compositions including an effective amount of an oligomeric or polymeric compound that has a thermally stable backbone structure and at least one pendent viscoelastic surfactant functional group. Preferred compositions for increasing the stability of well fluids viscosified using monomeric viscoelastic surfactants include an effective amount of an oligomeric or polymeric compound that has a thermally stable backbone structure and a multiplicity of pendent viscoelastic surfactant functional groups attached to said backbone structure through relatively long hydrocarbon chains, 1 to 18 carbons in length.

Apparatus for forming plastic sheets

Computer system architecture for automatic context associations

A computer system models human memory by deriving associations between objects, events, and the context of the computer user or users. These associations can be dynamically generated, changing depending on the behavior of the user and context. Examples of areas in which this system can be used include time management (e.g., a calendar that presents time-based groupings of objects), people management (e.g., use analysis of user communications to rank importance of people to the user, groupings, and associations between people/groups and other objects such as documents, email), and general computer management (e.g., use analysis of user behavior to identify important objects and objects that are related to a current focus and context of the computer user).

Anti-cd40 antibodies for use in treating autoimmune disease

The present invention relates to new humanized antagonistic anti-CD40 antibodies and therapeutic and diagnostic methods and compositions for using the same.

SELF-ADJUSTING BRAKE CLAMP

La pince à frein (10) autoajustable inclut un assemblage fixe (12) ayant une mâchoire fixe (18) supportée à une extrémité. Une mâchoire mobile (20) est supportée en pivotement sur l'assemblage fixe au niveau d'un pivot coulissant qui inclut un loquet (24) doté de dents (32). Une crémaillère inclut un premier (34a) et un second (34b) groupe de dents décalées les unes des autres de la moitié du pas qui sont engagées par les dents du loquet. Un levier (40) est attaché sur l'assemblage fixe et une tringlerie transmet une force appliquée au levier vers les mâchoires et verrouille les mâchoires dans la position de serrage. La tringlerie permet de préfixer l'angle entre les tringles pour commander grâce à cela la force de serrage appliquée à une pièce à oeuvrer. La mâchoire mobile est attachée sélectivement à la tringlerie dans l'une de deux positions de sorte que l'écartement des mâchoires peut être ajusté sans affecter la géométrie de la tringlerie.

Improved exhaust gas heating apparatus

A heating apparatus (1) and method for use in an exhaust gas system is provided that includes a container body (14) defining an exhaust gas pathway (30), a heater flange (20) component attached to an exterior of the container body (14), and a heater assembly disposed in the exhaust gas pathway (30) and secured to the heater flange (20) component. The heater assembly includes at least one heater element (35), a bracket assembly (40) that secures the at least one heater element (35) in the container body (14), and a conformal bracket for securing the at least one heater element (35) to the bracket assembly (40).

Biodegradable in-situ forming implants and methods of producing the same

A biodegradable polymer is provided for use in providing syringeable, in-situ forming, solid biodegradable implants for animals. The polymer is placed into the animal in liquid form and cures to form the implant in-situ. A thermoplastic system to form said implant comprises the steps of dissolving a non-reactive polymer in biocompatible solvent to form a liquid, placing the liquid within the animal, and allowing the solvent to dissipate to produce the implant. An alternative, thermosetting system comprises mixing together effective amounts of a liquid acrylic ester terminated, biodegradable prepolymer and a curing agent, placing the liquid mixture within an animal and allowing the prepolymer to cure to form the implant. Both systems provide a syringeable, solid biodegradable delivery system by the addition of an effective level of biologically active agent to the liquid before injection into the body.

Textured tile surface

Internal electronics of a small form factor desk top computer

An aesthetically pleasing small form factor desktop computer is described. The small form factor desktop computer can be formed of a single piece seamless housing that in the described embodiment is machined from a single billet of aluminum. The single piece seamless housing includes an aesthetically pleasing foot support having at least a portion formed of RF transparent material that provides easy user access to selected internal components as well as offers electromagnetic (EM) shielding. This simplicity of design can accrue many advantages to the small form factor desktop computer besides those related to aesthetic look and feel. Fewer components and less time and effort can be required for assembly of the small form factor desktop computer and the absence of seams in the single piece housing can provide good protection against environmental contamination of internal components as well as EM shielding.

Multi-layered plastic web or plate having a three-dimensional optical aspect, method for the production and use thereof

The invention relates to a multi-layered plastic strip or plate having a three-dimensional optical aspect. The invention also relates to a method for the production of the multi-layered plastic strip or plate which enables a distinctive and if desired a high-definition three-dimensional optical aspect to be obtained in a simple manner. According to said method, a base layer is produced which is stamped on one surface, having a transparent cover layer and optionally another layer which are connected together in a non-positive fit in such a way that the structure of the surface stamped by the base layer is transferred almost authentically onto or into the transparent cover layer.

Biodegradable in-situ forming implants

Computer system for providing information about the risk of an atypical clinical event based upon genetic information

A method in a computer system for preventing atypical clinical events related to information identified by DNA testing a person is provided. The method includes receiving clinical agent information. The method also includes determining if a gene is associated with the clinical agent information, and if so, obtaining a genetic test result value for the associated gene of the person. The method further includes comparing the genetic test result value to a list of polymorphism values associated with an atypical clinical event, and determining whether the genetic test result value correlates to a polymorphism value on the list, and if so, outputting information about the atypical clinical event associated with the polymorphism value.

Operations system distributed diagnostic system

A distributed operations system and method of operation wherein the system includes integrated diagnostics, a bitbus and a fieldbus. A field device generates a field operating characteristic and a field processing module receives the field operating characteristic from the field device. The field processing module includes a field diagnostic component and a field communication component configured for communication over the bitbus. The field processing module is configured for generating field operating data including a field diagnostic parameter as a function of the field operating characteristic. An auxiliary processing module is configured for communicating with the bitbus and receiving the field operating data. The auxiliary processing module includes an auxiliary diagnostic component and an auxiliary communication component having a fieldbus interface and a gateway component. The auxiliary processing module is also configured for generating auxiliary field data as a function of the field operating data and for communicating the auxiliary field data over the fieldbus.

Shale inhibition additive for oil/gas down hole fluids and methods for making and using same

An under-balanced drilling fluid additive is disclosed which reduces reactive shale and/or clay swelling during under-balanced drilling operations, where the additive includes an effective amount of a choline salt. A method for under-balanced drilling is also disclosed including the step of circulating a drilling fluid including an effective amount of a choline salt to reduce reactive shale and/or clay swelling during under-balanced drilling operations.

Component of an electronic device

Multimedia subsystem control for internet protocol based television services

The present invention allows Internet Protocol television (IPTV) services to be provided to different types of subscriber devices over different types of networks via a multimedia subsystem, such as an IP multimedia subsystem. A given subscriber may have one subscription supporting IPTV services to different types of subscriber devices. Each of the subscriber devices may register with a given IPTV application server, which will interact with the various subscriber devices using a common session control protocol, such as the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP). The IPTV sessions may support delivery of various types of streaming content, such as audio or video content, for broadcast or on--demand services. Different IPTV sessions are used to support broadcast and on-demand services. However, within a given broadcast or on-demand IPTV session, channels may be changed or the streaming media may be controlled within the respective IPT'V sessions.

Swabbable needle-free injection port valve system with neutral fluid displacement

An improved needle-free intravenous injection port assembly is disclosed. Embodiments include a boot valve with a helical surface, a boot valve and septum which mate with mechanical interference, a spike with a rough outer surface coated with a lubricant, a septum having a shoulder and a single continuous swabbable surface, a septum and a boot valve which are pre-punctured with a solid core steel needle, a septum with a frustroconical extension and a combination single piece septum and boot valve. The injection port assembly provides neutral fluid displacement during coupling and uncoupling.

Wafer profiling for etching system

A substrate etching system includes a support to hold a wafer in a face-up orientation, a dispenser arm movable laterally across the wafer on the support, the dispenser arm supporting a delivery port to selectively dispense a liquid etchant onto a portion of a top face of the wafer, and a monitoring system comprising a probe movable laterally across the wafer on the support.

Method of high resolution electrostatic transfer of a high density image to a nonporous and nonabsorbent conductive substrate

METHOD OF HIGH RESOLUTION ELECTROSTATIC TRANSFER OF A HIGH DENSITY IMAGE TO A NONPOROUS AND NONABSORBENT CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATE Abstract of the Invention A method of fabricating a toned pattern on an isolated nonabsorbent receiving surface is disclosed wherein a charged electrostatic latent image area is established on an electrostatically imageable surface, and is transferred to the receiving surface across a gap of between about 1 mil and about 20 mils filled with a liquid formed at least partially of a nonpolar insulating solvent in which are suspended charged toner particles.

locking pliers

ALICATE DE TRAVAMENTO. O alicate compreende uma montagem fixa e uma segunda garra móvel em relação à primeira garra entre uma posição aberta e uma posição travada, fechada. Um pivó móvel conecta a segunda garra à montagem fixa de tal modo que o pivó móvel possa se mover em relação à montagem fixa quando a segunda garra está na posição travada, fechada e um torque é aplicado ao alicate. A segunda garra é configurada de tal modo que uma força resultante na segunda garra esteja dentro do pivó fixo, entre o pivó fixo e o pivó móvel. LOCKING PLUG. The pliers comprise a fixed assembly and a second movable jaw relative to the first jaw between an open position and a locked, locked position. A movable pivot connects the second jaw to the fixed mounting such that the movable pivot can move relative to the fixed mounting when the second jaw is in the locked, locked position and torque is applied to the pliers. The second jaw is configured such that a resulting force in the second jaw is within the fixed pivot between the fixed pivot and the movable pivot.

Countdown and start mechanism

COUNTDOWN AND START MECHANISM Abstrast of Disclosure This invention relates to a countdown and start mechanism for a cyclically operable machine wherein an escapement mechanism is adapted for the countdown control. An escape wheel is pro-vided to concentrically carry a cycle counter knob for indicating the number of cycles to be performed. An anchor is actuated once during each cycle of the machine to incrementally step the escape wheel down toward a null position whereupon the machine is stopped. A start mechanism is provided to actuate the machine after the counter knob is set for a given number of operations or for a single cycle when no setting is made.

Sensor adaptor circuit housing assembly and method of manufacturing thereof

A sensor adaptor circuit housing assembly and method of manufacturing includes a circuit board, a housing, an input wire, and a connector. The circuit board includes an electrical circuit configured for receiving a sensor signal and generating a sensor characteristic in response to the received sensor signal. The housing includes a body and a cavity defined by inner surfaces of the body and adapted for receiving the circuit board, the circuit board being positioned within the cavity. The input wire is configured for receiving the signal from a sensor and can be formed with an insulated solid or stranded conductor. The connector includes a unitary body, a first end of the unitary body attached directly to an end of the input wire, a second end of the unitary body positioned within the cavity and attached directly to the circuit board and making a first electrical connection with the electrical circuit.

Patient transport apparatus

An inflatable device includes a top sheet of material and a bottom sheet of material, wherein the top sheet of material is connected to the bottom sheet of material thereby defining a cavity therebetween to be inflated. The device further includes a plurality of passages in the bottom sheet extending from the cavity to an exterior of the device, wherein the passages are configured to permit air to pass from the cavity to the exterior of the device and to flow between a bottom surface of the device and a supporting surface upon which the device is configured to rest. The inflatable device further includes a plurality of inflation-limiting members connecting the top sheet to the bottom sheet, and an input configured for receiving air to inflate the device.

Loading or unloading apparatus

Battery

Respirator facepiece with thermoset elastomeric face seal

A respiratory protection composite facepiece includes a polymeric rigid facepiece body having a first surface and a second surface, and a silicone sealing facepiece element chemically bonded to at least one of the first surface and the second surface. Methods of forming a respiratory protection composite facepiece are also disclosed.

Removable hard drive in a small form factor desk top computer

An aesthetically pleasing small form factor desktop computer is described. The small form factor desktop computer can be formed of a single piece seamless housing that in the described embodiment is machined from a single billet of aluminum. The single piece seamless housing includes an aesthetically pleasing foot support having at least a portion formed of RF transparent material that provides easy user access to selected internal components as well as offers electromagnetic (EM) shielding. This simplicity of design can accrue many advantages to the small form factor desktop computer besides those related to aesthetic look and feel. Fewer components and less time and effort can be required for assembly of the small form factor desktop computer and the absence of seams in the single piece housing can provide good protection against environmental contamination of internal components as well as EM shielding.

Endoscopic hemostatic agent delivery system

An endoscopic tool for dispensing units of hemostatic agent broadly comprises a hollow tube which holds a plurality of individual units of the hemostatic agent, a valve at the distal end of the hollow tube which permits the hemostatic agent to pass therethrough but prevents foreign matter from contacting the hemostatic agent while in the tube, a plunger which extends into the hollow tube and contacts a proximal unit of the hemostatic agent, and a mechanism for moving the plunger distally in incremental movements to cause, upon each incremental movement, an individual unit of the hemostatic agent to be pushed through the valve. Typically, the mechanism for moving the plunger and the proximal end of the hollow tube are held in a handle, One mechanism for moving the plunger utilizes a portion of the plunger as a ratchet by forming a plurality of conical elements thereon, and utilizes a switch in the handle which has a V-spring coupled thereto as pawl for advancing the conical elements. A second mechanism utilizes a regularly shaped notched cutout in the handle as the ratchet, and a vertical protrusion on the plunger which extends through the cutout as an engagement element. The notched cutout provides resilient stops, and the protrusion is shaped to allow it to be forced in a forward direction through each resilient stop and then to sit in another notch.

Modified rosin esters

Novel modified rosin esters and a method of preparing these novel compounds are described. The novel compounds are useful in surfactant compositions.

LOCKING FORCE

On propose un outil de verrouillage (10, 100) qui comprend un mécanisme de réglage (52, 152, 208, 58, 158, 210) qui peut régler la distance entre les mâchoires (13, 113, 213, 17, 117, 217) et la force de serrage exercée par les mâchoires (13, 113, 213, 17, 117, 217) sur une pièce, en utilisant la même main qui saisit les poignées de l'outil (10, 100). On propose également un outil de verrouillage dans lequel l'outil peut être verrouillé en déplaçant les poignées (216, 220) l'une vers l'autre. Une fois verrouillée, la pince peut être déverrouillée et les mâchoires (213, 215) ouvertes en comprimant les poignées (216, 220) l'une vers l'autre de la même manière, dans la même direction et en utilisant la même main que ce qui a été fait pour verrouiller la pince. Par conséquent, la pince peut être verrouillée et déverrouillée en utilisant la même main et en utilisant le même mouvement de la main pour verrouiller et déverrouiller la pince.

Computer system for providing information about the risk of an atypical clinical event based upon genetic information

A method in a computer system for preventing atypical clinical events related to information identified by DNA testing a person is provided. The method includes receiving clinical agent information. The method also includes determining if a gene is associated with the clinical agent information, and if so, obtaining a genetic test result value for the associated gene of the person. The method further includes comparing the genetic test result value to a list of polymorphism values associated with an atypical clinical event, and determining whether the genetic test result value correlates to a polymorphism value on the list, and if so, outputting information about the atypical clinical event associated with the polymorphism value.

Locomotive toy.

Waterproof, heat-activated tape for bookbinding.

Methods of determining dosing of a therapeutic agent based on measured levels of a metabolite

The invention provides methods of determining a therapeutically effective dose of an agent that targets a metabolic pathway based on measured levels of a metabolite in the pathway. The methods, which may include providing the agent in a therapeutically effective dose, are useful for treating disorders, such as cancer, in a subject. The invention also provides methods for assessing the impact of a therapeutic agent on a tumor in a subject by monitoring, in real time, metabolism of a molecule in the tumor, oxygenation of the tumor, or both. The invention further provides devices that determine a therapeutically effective dose of an agent that targets a metabolic pathway based on measured levels of a metabolite in the pathway and notify a subject to administer the dose.

Biguanide and dihydrotriazine derivatives

Biguanide and dihydrotriazine derivatives, preferably substituted asymmetrical imidodicarbonimidic diamides derived from hydroxylamines, and compositions containing biguanide and dihydrotriazine derivatives are disclosed. In addition, methods of using the biguanide and dihydrotriazine derivatives, inter alia, as antimicrobial agents and methods of using the dihydrotriazine derivatives in biological assays are disclosed. Methods of making the biguanide and dihydrotriazine derivatives are also disclosed.

Using state machines in navigation

Navigating through pages of content. In aspects, a state machine is provided that simplifies navigating. The state machine allows multiple navigation services to work together in a hierarchical manner to obtain content. The state machine also provides a mechanism for stopping navigation and responding to errors.

X-ray id tag hydrogen getter

A medical device including a hybrid circuitry assembly, a core assembly housing having an inside surface, and a tag/getter assembly. The core assembly housing to enclose the hybrid circuitry assembly, and the tag/getter assembly to be situated adjacent the inside surface of the core assembly housing. The tag/getter assembly including an identification tag and a hydrogen getter.

Process and an apparatus for producing edible emulsions

Abstract of the disclosure 1. A process for producing an edible oil- and water-containing emulsion, which comprises: (i) processing individual streams of components of the emulsion; (ii) separately recirculating at least part of each of the components of the emulsion; (iii) mixing the processed components of the emulsion to obtain the final emulsion.

A method for foaming a hydrocarbon drilling fluid and for producing light weight hydrocarbon fluids

A hydrocarbon drilling fluid system is disclosed including a hydrocarbon fluid and a foaming composition, where the foaming composition includes a polymer, a gelling agent and its cross-linking agent. an optional foaming agent, or mixtures or combinations thereof. Uses of this drilling fluid system in a variety of downhole application are also disclosed.

Multimedia architecture for audio and visual content

A multimedia architecture for audio and video content. The architecture includes virtual assets that model, or are associated with, a media presentation and one or more real assets that model, or are associated with, digitally encoded embodiments of the media presentation. The architecture enables automatic selection of content in a format that is optimal for a particular device, shielding a user from the complexities of multiple digital formats.

Liner hanger with sliding sleeve valve

An apparatus and method for forming or repairing a wellbore casing, a pipeline, or a structural support is disclosed. An expandab le tubular membe r (20a) is radially expanded and plastically deformed by an expansion cone (18 ) that is displaced by hydraulic pressure. Before or after the radial expansio n of the expandable tubular member (20a), sliding sleeve valve (42) within the apparatus permit a hardenable fluidic sealing material to be injected into a n annulus between the expandable tubular member (20a) and a preexisting structure.

Combination therapies including inhibitors of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase

The invention provides therapeutic methods that include providing to a subject an inhibitor of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH) and a second therapeutic agent. The methods are useful for treating cancers, such as leukemias.

Method of treating vascular endothelial growth factor mediated vascular disorders using amfenac or nepafenac

The use of amfenac and derivatives, including nepafenac, to treat vascular endothelial growth factor mediated vascular disorders.

Thermal extenders for well fluid applications

The present invention relates to methods and compositions for increasing the effective temperature range for viscosified fluids, including particularly fluids that have been viscosified by the addition of a natural or a natural derivative polymer. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for increasing the effective temperature range for a polymer-viscosified fluid used as a well fluid, which includes adding a miscible tertiary, secondary, and/or primary amine compound into a polymer solution. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a thermally stable well fluid, which includes a polymer, a solvent, and a tertiary, secondary, and/or primaryamine miscible in the solvent.

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Waterproof, heat-activated tape for bookbinding.

Cosmetics container cap with applicator and comb

A mascara container has a bottle for receiving a supply of mascara and defining a bottle neck and opening. A cap is removably secured to the bottle neck at a closure end of the cap, the cap having a comb end extending from the closure end to a top end of the cap and defining a comb slot therebetween. An applicator is mounted to the closure end of the cap and extends through the bottle opening when the cap is secured on the bottle neck. A comb has teeth sized for combing eyelashes, and the comb pivotally mounted to the comb end of the cap for pivotal movement between a closed position with the teeth stored in the comb slot and an open position with the teeth deployed for combing action. The comb is removably retained in the comb slot by snap engagement and is provided with an extending grip for manipulating the comb.

Thermal extenders for well fluid applications

The present invention relates to methods and compositions for increasing the effective temperature range for viscosified fluids, including particularly fluids that have been viscosified by the addition of a natural or a natural derivative polymer. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for increasing the effective temperature range for a polymer-viscosified fluid used as a well fluid, which includes adding a miscible tertiary, secondary, and/or primary amine compound into a polymer solution. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a thermally stable well fluid, which includes a polymer, a solvent, and a tertiary, secondary, and/or primaryamine miscible in the solvent.

Emulsions

L 570 (R) Abstract of the Invention The invention provides fat-continuous emulsions containing medium melting gelling agents, i.e. those with a softening point of > 33°C and a sharp decrease in gel strength at 45-70°C, the gel strength below the softening point being 0.1-30 N/cm2. Suitable gelling agents include e.g. carrageenan/locust bean gum mixtures.

Ocular formulations for drug-delivery and protection of the anterior segment of the eye

Method of high resolution of electrostatic transfer of a high density image to a nonporous and nonabsorbent conductive substrate

A method of fabricating a toned pattern on an isolated nonabsorbent conductive receiving surface is disclosed wherein a charged electrostatic latent image area is established on an electrostatically imageable surface, and is transferred to the conductive receiving surface across a gap of between about 1 mil and about 20 mils filled with a liquid formed at least partially of a nonpolar insulating solvent in which are suspended charged toner particles.

Haplotypes of the slc1a4 gene

Novel genetic variants of the Solute Carrier Family 1 (Glutamate/Neutral Amino Acid Transporter), Member 4 (SLC1A4) gene are described. Various genotypes, haplotypes, and haplotype pairs that exist in the general United States population are disclosed for the SLC1A4 gene. Compositions and methods for haplotyping and/or genotyping the SLC1A4 gene in an individual are also disclosed. Polynucleotides defined by the haplotypes disclosed herein are also described.

Systems and methods of account verification upgrade

A method and apparatus of a device that converts an account associated with an application to use a single sign-on service is described. In an exemplary embodiment, the device receives an indication of a weak password associated with the account. The device further sends a request to verify an account credential for a user associated with the device. In addition, the device receives the verification of the account credential. The device additionally requests a single sign-on credential for the account and receives the single sign-on credential. Furthermore, the device sends a message to a server associated with a service for the application that the application is registered for the single sign-on service.