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US08940795B2	Plant disease controlling composition and method for controlling plant disease The present invention provides a composition having an excellent controlling activity on plant disease. The composition comprising the compound represented by the formula (1) and one or more benzamide fungicidal compound selected from the group (A) shows an excellent controlling activity on a plant disease. group (A): a group consisting of flutolanil, mepronil, and zoxamide.
US08940793B2	4-[(haloalkyl)(dimethyl)ammonio]butanoates and use thereof in the treatment of cardiovascular disease 4-[(Haloalkyl)(dimethyl)ammonio]butanoates of formula wherein Hal is Cl or F, n=1 or 2, method for preparing thereof and use thereof for treating cardiovascular disease.
US08940790B2	Stable pharmaceutical formulations comprising lubiprostone Provided is a pharmaceutical formulation comprising lubiprostone and at least one propylene glycol ester. The propylene glycol ester is typically selected from the group consisting of: propylene glycol mono-ester of lauric acid, propylene glycol mono-ester of caprylic acid, propylene glycol mono-ester of capric acid, propylene glycol di-ester of lauric acid, propylene glycol di-ester of caprylic acid and propylene glycol di-ester of capric acid.
US08940780B2	N-acylic aminoacid derivatives, method for the production thereof, pharmacological composition and the use in the form anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and hypolipidemic agents The present invention relates to N-acyl derivatives of amino acids and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein n is 2 or 3; and R1 represents or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, to novel processes for preparing the same, to use thereof as anti-allergic, anti-anaphylactic, anti-inflammatory and hypolipidemic agents as well as to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the indicated compounds in an efficient amount and to a method for treating allergic and inflammatory diseases and lipid metabolism disorders: bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, pollinoses, seasonal and year-round rhinitis, allergic pneumonitis, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, urticaria, allergic (including anaphylactic) reactions to insect stings and medicaments, cold allergy, allergic conjunctivitis, atherosclerosis, obesity, ischemic heart and cerebral disease, myocardial infarction and stroke.
US08940778B2	Indazole, benzisoxazole, and benzisothiazole kinase inhibitors Compounds having the formula are useful for inhibiting protein tyrosine kinases. The present invention also discloses methods of making the compounds, compositions containing the compounds, and methods of treatment using the compounds.
US08940775B2	Use of derivatives of pentaphyrine as antimicrobial and disinfectant agents The invention relates to the use of 20-(4-carboxyphenyl)-2,13-dimethyl-3,12-diethyl-[22] pentaphyrine as antibacterial agent in photodynamic treatment. This expanded porphyrin derivatized in position 4 with a carboxyphenyl group proved very active after photo-oxidation both against S. aureus and E. hirae. Its high antibacterial activity and its low toxicity make this pentaphyrine particularly useful as antimicrobial agent both for photodynamic therapy against bacterial infections and in the disinfection of microbiologically contaminated liquids.
US08940773B2	Prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors and methods of use The present disclosure relates to HIF-1α prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors, compositions which comprise the HIF-1α prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors described herein and to methods for controlling, inter alia, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), heart failure, ischemia, and anemia.
US08940772B2	Nicotine lozenge composition The present invention relates to nicotine lozenge compositions comprising reduced levels of buffering agents from traditional nicotine lozenges and which provide optimal oral pH and prompt nicotine absorption in a smaller, more convenient dosage form.
US08940771B2	Organic compounds The present invention relates to compounds of formula I and its salts, wherein the substituents are as defined in the description, to compositions and use of the compounds in the treatment of diseases ameloriated by inhibition of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase.
US08940769B2	Biaryl benzoimidazole derivatives and pharmaceutical composition comprising the same Disclosed are biaryl benzoimidazole derivatives. They have an inhibitory effect on calcium influx in HEK cells, thereby showing a powerful antagonistic effect on a vanilloid receptor, and further have an analgesic effect, thereby being useful for preventing or treating pain, acute pain, chronic pain, neuropathic pain, postoperative pain, migraine, arthralgia, neuropathies, nerve injury, diabetic neuropathy, neurological illness, neurodermatitis, stroke, bladder hypersensitivity, irritable bowel syndrome, a respiratory disorder such as cough, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, burning, psoriasis, itching, vomiting, irritation of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes, gastric-duodenal ulcers, inflammatory intestinal diseases, and inflammatory diseases.
US08940768B2	Antifungal triazole derivatives Disclosed are novel triazole derivatives. Exhibiting excellent antifungal activity and in vivo safety, they are useful for the treatment or prevention of fungal infections caused by a wide spectrum of fungi.
US08940760B2	Pyrazolo pyridine derivatives as NADPH oxidase inhibitors The present invention is related to pyrazolo pyridine derivatives of Formula (I), pharmaceutical composition thereof and to their use for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of disorders or conditions related to Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidase (NADPH Oxidase).
US08940759B2	Crystalline forms of kinase inhibitors Citrate salts of N-(4-{4-amino-7-[1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]thieno[3,2-c]pyridin-3-yl}phenyl)-N′-(3-fluorophenyl)urea and crystalline forms thereof are suitable pharmaceutical ingredients for pharmaceutical compositions useful in the treatment of disease, for example, cancer.
US08940750B2	Inhibitors of bruton's tyrosine kinase Described herein are irreversible kinase inhibitor compounds, methods for synthesizing such irreversible inhibitors, and methods for using such irreversible inhibitors in the treatment of a B-cell proliferative disorder or a mast cell proliferative disorder having the structure of Formula (A1)
US08940748B2	Iminothiadiazine dioxide compounds as BACE inhibitors, compositions, and their use In its many embodiments, the present invention provides certain iminothiadiazine dioxide compounds, including compounds Formula (I): and include stereoisomers thereof, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts of said compounds stereoisomers, wherein each of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R9, ring A, ring B, m, n, p, -L1-, -L2-, and -L3- is selected independently and as defined herein. The novel iminothiadiazine dioxide compounds of the invention have surprisingly been found to exhibit properties which are expected to render them advantageous as BACE inhibitors and/or for the treatment and prevention of various pathologies related to β-amyloid (“Aβ”) production. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more such compounds (alone and in combination with one or more other active agents), and methods for their preparation and use in treating pathologies associated with amyloid beta (Aβ) protein, including Alzheimer's disease, are also disclosed.
US08940744B2	Pyrazolopyrimidine compounds as kinase inhibitors The present disclosure provides compounds of Formula (IA) and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof that are tyrosine kinase inhibitors, in particular BTK, and are potentially useful for the treatment of diseases treatable by inhibition of tyrosine kinases such as cancer, inflammatory diseases such as arthritis, and the like. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and processes for preparing such compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
US08940738B2	Pyrimidone compounds A pyrimidone derivative represented by general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein X represents hydrogen atom and Y represents hydroxyl group, or X represents fluorine atom and Y represents hydrogen atom; R1 represents a C1-6 alkyl group; R2 represents a morpholin-4-yl group which may be substituted, or the like, which is used for preventive and/or therapeutic treatment of a disease caused by tau protein kinase 1 hyperactivity such as a neurodegenerative diseases (e.g. Alzheimer disease).
US08940735B2	Metalloenzyme inhibitor compounds The instant invention describes compounds having metalloenzyme modulating activity, and methods of treating diseases, disorders or symptoms thereof mediated by such metalloenzymes.
US08940733B2	Unsymmetrical pyrrolobenzodiazepine-dimers for treatment of proliferative diseases The present invention is directed to novel pyrrolobenzodiazepine dimers and methods of using the dimers in the treatment of proliferative diseases.
US08940731B2	Substituted pyridyl amide compounds as modulators of the histamine H3 receptor Certain substituted pyridyl amide compounds are histamine H3 receptor modulators useful in the treatment of histamine H3 receptor-mediated diseases.
US08940728B2	Substituted noribogaine This invention relates noribogaine derivatives, compositions and methods of use thereof.
US08940727B2	Benzazepine compound An object of the present invention is to provide a novel benzazepine compound or a salt thereof, which has excellent vasopressin antagonistic activity.The benzazepine compound or a salt thereof of the present invention is represented by Formula (1): wherein R1, R2 and R5 may be the same or different and each represents H or D; and R3 and R4 each represents a C1-6 alkyl group, a C1-6 deuteroalkyl group, or a C1-6 perdeuteroalkyl group.
US08940726B2	PRMT5 inhibitors and uses thereof Described herein are compounds of Formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Compounds of the present invention are useful for inhibiting PRMT5 activity. Methods of using the compounds for treating PRMT5-mediated disorders are also described.
US08940724B2	Quinoline derivitives and their uses Substituted bicyclic heteroaryls and compositions containing them, for the treatment of general inflammation, arthritis, rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, inflammatory bowel disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, inflammatory or unstable bladder disorders, psoriasis, skin complaints with inflammatory components, chronic inflammatory conditions, including but not restricted to autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), myestenia gravis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, multiples sclerosis, Sjogren's syndrome and autoimmune hemolytic anemia, allergic conditions including all forms of hypersensitivity, The present invention also enables methods for treating cancers that are mediated, dependent on or associated with p110δ activity, including but not restricted to leukemias, such as Acute Myeloid leukaemia (AML) Myelo-dysplastic syndrome (MDS) myelo-proliferative diseases (MPD) Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic leukaemia (B-ALL) Non Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL) B-cell lymphoma and solid tumors, such as breast cancer.
US08940723B2	Combination of a pyrroloquinoline compound and a beta-lactam antimicrobial agent, mupirocin or chlorhexidine This invention relates to the use of 4-methyl-8-phenoxy-1-(2-phenylethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[3,2-c]quinoline or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof in combination with another antimicrobial agent selected from the group consisting of a beta-lactam antimicrobial agent, mupirocin and chlorhexidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, for the prevention and/or treatment of microbial infections.
US08940719B2	Lithocholic acid analogues that inhibit sialyltransferase Certain chemical entities chosen from compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, chelates, non-covalent complexes, prodrugs, and mixtures thereof are described. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one chemical entity chosen from compounds of Formula I and a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle are described. Also described are methods for inhibiting α-2,3-sialyltransferase activity in cells, and methods for treating a patient having a disease responsive to inhibition of α-2,3-sialyltransferase activity.
US08940717B2	Plant disease controlling composition and method for controlling plant disease The present invention provides a composition having an excellent controlling activity on plant disease. The composition comprising the compound represented by the formula (1) and one or more inorganic fungicidal compound selected from the group (A) shows an excellent controlling activity on a plant disease. group (A): a group consisting of fludioxonil, pencycuron, ametoctradin, chloroneb, chlorothalonil, oxine-copper, cyflufenamid, dichlofluanid, dicloran, diethofencarb, dinocap, dithianon, edifenphos, fenaminosulf, fentin, fluazinam, fluoroimide, flusulfamide, flutianil, fosetyl-Al, hydrargaphen, iprobenfos, metrafenon, milneb, penflufen, phosdiphen, phthalide, prothiocarb, pyrazophos, sedaxane, silthiofam, spiroxamine, tebufloquin, and tolyfluanid.
US08940714B2	Cyanocobalamin low viscosity aqueous formulations for intranasal delivery A stable pharmaceutical mercury-free aqueous solution of cyanocobalamin comprised of cyanocobalamin and water wherein said solution of cyanocobalamin is suitable for intranasal administration, has a viscosity less than about 1000 cPs, and wherein said solution of cyanocobalamin has a bioavailability of cyanocobalamin when administered intranasally of at least about 7% relative to an intramuscular injection of cyanocobalamin with the proviso that the solution is essentially free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds. The present invention is also directed towards a method for elevating the vitamin B12 levels in the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) comprising administering intranasally a sufficient amount of a mercury-free cyanocobalamin solution so as to increase the average ratio of vitamin B12 in the CSF to that in the blood serum (B12 CSF/B12 Serum×100) to at least about 1.1 comprising intranasally administering an aqueous solution of a cyanocobalamin, wherein said solution of cyanocobalamin has a bioavailability of at least 7% relative to an intramuscular injection of a cyanocobalamin.
US08940705B2	Method of treating disease and selectively modulating transcriptional regulation by a glucocorticoid receptor by administering aclacinomycin and dexamethasone The invention relates to assays to detect selective gene regulation by ligand dependent transcription factors. The invention also relates to selective modulators of the glucocortocoid receptor for treatment of inflammation and allergic and immune-mediated diseases.
US08940704B2	Advantageous salts of μ-opiate receptor peptides The subject invention provides advantageous new salts of mu-opiate receptor peptides. These salts have been found to have excellent properties in terms of their crystal structure, stability, solubility, lack of impurities and/or the ability to be produced, with these advantageous properties, in amounts sufficient for the production of therapeutic compositions.
US08940699B2	Model systems and treatment regimes for treatment of neurological disease The invention provides animal models and clinical trials for assessing agents for potential use in treating and effecting prophylaxis stroke and other neurological diseases, particularly those mediated at least in part by excitoxitity. The invention also provides preferred dosage and infusion regimes and pharmaceutical compositions for clinical application of such agents.
US08940697B2	Compositions and methods for the treatment of myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury with Annexin A1 short peptide The present invention provides a method of treating, ameliorating or preventing myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury in a subject in need thereof, by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an annexin A1 short peptide (ANXA1sp).
US08940689B2	Method for weight loss and ketogenic compositions The present disclosure relates to a weight-loss composition including protein and fat and methods of use. The weight loss composition is substantially free of carbohydrates. The composition induces body weight loss when administered to a subject as the only source of nutrition for at least 12 hours.
US08940678B2	Method for producing a solid with sufficiently low hygroscopicity which comprises glutamic acid-N,N-diacetic acid (GLDA) or a derivative thereof The present invention relates to a solid with sufficiently low hygroscopicity which comprises glutamic acid-N,N-diacetic acid (GLDA) or derivatives and/or salts thereof, and a method for its production.
US08940677B2	Compact fluid laundry detergent composition Compact liquid or gel-form laundry detergent compositions processes for manufacturing such compositions, wherein the compositions comprise at least a stabilization system against phase splitting having an alkanolamine and a coupling polymer component and preferably a stabilization system against phase splitting having an alkanolamine, a coupling polymer and a crystalline structurant component.
US08940675B2	Cleansing composition and a wet wipe comprising the same The present disclosure includes cleansing compositions for removing soils from surfaces. Tee cleansing composition may be loaded ones a substrate to form a wet wipe. The cleansing composition may include a glucomannan and a synergy enhancing agent. The synergy enhancing agent may include xanthan gum. The synergy enhancing component may include xanthan gum and carrageenan. The wet wipe may be used to assist in the removal of soils such as feces, menses, and urine from skin.
US08940669B2	Density-matched suspensions and associated methods Of the many compositions and methods provided herein, an example method includes a method of treating a subterranean formation that comprises combining components comprising water and a density-matched suspension to prepare a treatment fluid, wherein the density-matched suspension comprises a suspending liquid and a solid particle suspended in the suspending liquid, and introducing the treatment fluid into a well bore. An example composition includes a suspension that comprises a suspending liquid comprising a hydrophobic liquid, wherein the hydrophobic liquid hydrolyzes when placed in contact with an aqueous fluid to form hydrophilic products, and a solid particle suspended in the suspending liquid, wherein the suspension is a density-matched suspension.
US08940664B2	Oil release with polyethylene oxide segment-containing N-lauroyl amino acid-based compounds Chemical compounds that are N-lauroyl amino acids containing a polyethylene oxide segment were found to have oil-releasing activity. Solutions containing these compounds may be introduced into oil reservoirs or onto oil-contaminated surface sites to release oil from oil-coated surfaces. The released oil may be recovered for further processing or waste disposal.
US08940662B2	Methods for controlling pests Ready-to-use foamable pesticide compositions that contain a particulate pesticide suspended therein and applicators for dispensing such compositions. Methods for treating pests such as arthropods by contacting pests with such compositions are also provided.
US08940661B2	Synergistic herbicidal composition containing fluroxypyr and penoxsulam, halosulfuron-methyl, imazamox or imazethapyr An herbicidal synergistic composition containing (a) fluroxypyr and (b) an ALS inhibitor herbicide, in which the ALS inhibitor herbicide is penoxsulam, halosulfuron-methyl, imazamox or imazethapyr, provides improved post-emergence weed control in rice, cereal and grain crops, pastures, rangelands, IVM and turf.
US08940659B2	Gas purifying catalyst for internal combustion engine Disclosed is a gas purifying catalyst for an internal combustion engine comprising: a carrier and a catalyst layer formed on the carrier, the catalyst layer including a first catalyst, a second catalyst and a third catalyst. The first catalyst comprises Pd supported in a first support, the first support comprising alumina. The second catalyst comprises Rh supported in a second support, the second support comprising a complex oxide of ceria-zirconia. The third catalyst comprising Pd supported in a third support, the third support comprising a complex oxide of ceria-zirconia.
US08940658B2	Catalyst for producing unsaturated carboxylic acid and a process for producing unsaturated carboxylic acid using the catalyst Provided is a catalyst for producing unsaturated carboxylic acid, which excels in mechanical strength and attrition loss and is capable of producing the object product at a high yield. This catalyst is formed of a catalytically active component comprising molybdenum and vanadium as the essential ingredients and inorganic fibers, which are supported on an inert carrier, said catalyst being characterized in that said inorganic fibers comprise at least an inorganic fiber having an average diameter less than 1.0 μm and another inorganic fiber having an average diameter ranging from 1.5 to 7 μm.
US08940655B2	Porous oxide microparticles and composites thereof and methods of making and using same Provided are substantially spherical, porous oxide microparticles having a plurality of substantially spherical voids, substantially spherical, porous oxide-organic polymer composite microparticles having a plurality of substantially spherical organic polymer domains. The microparticles can be made using a microdispersive suspension polymerization step to make microparticles having an organic polymer shell and a plurality of discrete substantially spherical organic nanoparticles. The microparticles can be used as polymerization catalyst supports.
US08940652B2	Phosphorus modified cracking catalysts with enhanced activity and hydrothermal stability A phosphorus modification of an FCC catalyst is provided by reducing the sodium content of the as formed catalyst, a first treatment with a phosphate solution, a second ammonium exchange to further reduce the sodium content of the phosphorus solution treated catalyst and a second treatment with a phosphate solution.
US08940651B2	Lithium silicate materials Lithium silicate materials are described which can be easily processed by machining to dental products without undue wear of the tools and which subsequently can be converted into lithium silicate products showing high strength.
US08940650B2	Methods for fabricating integrated circuits utilizing silicon nitride layers A method of fabricating an integrated circuit includes the steps of providing a semiconductor substrate comprising a semiconductor device disposed thereon and depositing a first silicon nitride layer over the semiconductor substrate and over the semiconductor device using a first deposition process. The first deposition process is a plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) process that operates over a plurality of cycles, each cycle having a first time interval and a second time interval. The PECVD process includes the steps of generating a plasma with a power source during the first time interval, the plasma comprising reactive ionic and radical species of a silicon-providing gas and a nitrogen-providing gas, and discontinuing generating the plasma during the second time interval immediately subsequent to the first time interval. The method further includes depositing a second silicon nitride layer over the first silicon nitride layer after the plurality of cycles.
US08940638B2	Substrate wiring method and semiconductor manufacturing device In a substrate wiring method, copper is embedded all the way to the lowest parts of a wiring pattern formed on a substrate. The method is used to wire a substrate in a processing chamber kept in a vacuum state, the substrate having a wiring pattern formed thereon. The method includes a preprocessing step in which the wiring pattern on the substrate is cleaned using a desired cleaning gas and an embedding step in which, after the preprocessing step, metal nanoparticles are embedded in the wiring pattern using a clustered metal gas.
US08940636B2	Through hole vias at saw streets including protrusions or recesses for interconnection A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor wafer having a plurality of semiconductor die. A contact pad is formed over and electrically connected to an active surface of the semiconductor die. A gap is formed between the semiconductor die. An insulating material is deposited in the gap between the semiconductor die. An adhesive layer is formed over a surface of the semiconductor die and the insulating material. A via is formed in the insulating material and the adhesive layer. A conductive material is deposited in the via to form a through hole via (THV). A conductive layer is formed over the contact pad and the THV to electrically connect the contact pad and the THV. The plurality of semiconductor die is singulated. The insulating material can include an organic material. The active surface of the semiconductor die can include an optical device.
US08940632B2	Semiconductor devices and method of fabricating the same In a method of fabricating a semiconductor device, a first sacrificial layer, a first insulating layer, and a second sacrificial layer are successively provided on a substrate. The second sacrificial layer, the first insulating layer, and the first sacrificial layer are patterned to define an opening exposing a portion of the substrate and successively forming second sacrificial patterns, capping patterns, and first sacrificial patterns on the substrate. A second insulating layer is conformally formed at inner sidewalls and a bottom of the opening. The second insulating layer and the second sacrificial patterns are etched to form spacers on sidewalls of the first sacrificial patterns and to remove the second sacrificial patterns. A wiring pattern is provided to fill the opening in which the spacers are formed. The first sacrificial patterns are then vaporized.
US08940621B2	Methods of forming semiconductor modules including flexible panels Provided are methods of forming semiconductor modules. The method includes forming a high polymer material layer having an adhesive property on a support substrate, adhering a semiconductor chip to the support substrate using the high polymer material layer, bonding the semiconductor chip adhered to the support substrate to a flexible panel, and removing the support substrate.
US08940619B2	Method of diced wafer transportation Methods of dicing semiconductor wafers, and transporting singulated die, are described. In an example, a method of dicing a wafer having a plurality of integrated circuits thereon involves dicing the wafer into a plurality of singulated dies disposed above a dicing tape. The method also involves forming a water soluble material layer over and between the plurality of singulated dies, above the dicing tape.
US08940614B2	SiC substrate with SiC epitaxial film A method of forming an epitaxial SiC film on SiC substrates in a warm wall CVD system, wherein the susceptor is actively heated and the ceiling and sidewall are not actively heated, but are allowed to be indirectly heated by the susceptor. The method includes a first process of reaction cell preparation and a second process of epitaxial film growth. The epitaxial growth is performed by flowing parallel to the surface of the wafers a gas mixture of hydrogen, silicon and carbon gases, at total gas velocity in a range 120 to 250 cm/sec.
US08940613B2	Organic light emitting diode display and method for manufacturing the same An organic light emitting diode display includes a substrate; a first capacitor electrode provided over the substrate and including polysilicon; an insulating layer provided over the first capacitor electrode; and a second capacitor electrode provided over the insulating layer and including a first lower metal layer overlapping with the first capacitor electrode and a first upper metal layer. The first upper metal layer includes a doping opening configured to expose at least a portion of the first lower metal layer.
US08940612B2	Poly resistor for metal gate integrated circuits An integrated circuit containing a metal gate transistor and a thin polysilicon resistor may be formed by forming a first layer of polysilicon and removed it in an area for the thin polysilicon resistor. A second layer of polysilicon is formed over the first layer of polysilicon and in the area for the thin polysilicon resistor. The thin polysilicon resistor is formed in the second layer of polysilicon and the sacrificial gate is formed in the first layer of polysilicon and the second layer of polysilicon. A PMD layer is formed over the second layer of polysilicon and a top portion of the PMD layer is removed so as to expose the sacrificial gate but not expose the second layer of polysilicon in the thin polysilicon resistor. The sacrificial gate is removed and a metal replacement gate is formed.
US08940600B2	Method for fabricating semiconductor device A method for fabricating semiconductor device is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: providing a substrate having a transistor region and a resistor region; forming a shallow trench isolation (STI) on the resistor region of the substrate; forming a tank in the STI; and forming a resistor in the tank and on two sides of the top surface of the STI outside the tank.
US08940599B2	Scaled equivalent oxide thickness for field effect transistor devices A field effect transistor device includes a first gate stack portion including a dielectric layer disposed on a substrate, a first TiN layer disposed on the dielectric layer, a metallic layer disposed on the dielectric layer, and a second TiN layer disposed on the metallic layer, a first source region disposed adjacent to the first gate stack portion, and a first drain region disposed adjacent to the first gate stack portion.
US08940587B1	Die seal design and method and apparatus for integrated circuit production Novel die seals control contact of a mold material with the surfaces of a semiconductor die during encapsulation, reducing stresses due to a mismatch of the coefficient of thermal expansion of the encapsulant and the semiconductor die, thereby reducing cracking of the semiconductor die, resulting in increased yields and lower costs.
US08940586B2	Mechanism for MEMS bump side wall angle improvement The present disclosure relates to a bump processing method and/or resulting MEMS-CMOS structure, in which one or more anti-stiction bumps are formed within a substrate prior to the formation of a cavity in which the one or more anti-stiction bumps reside. By forming the one or more anti-stiction bumps prior to a cavity, the sidewall angle and the top critical dimension (i.e., surface area) of the one or more anti-stiction bumps are reduced. The reduction in sidewall angle and critical dimension reduces stiction between a substrate and a moveable part of a MEMS device. By reducing the size of the anti-stiction bumps through a processing sequence change, lithographic problems such as reduction of the lithographic processing window and bump photoresist collapse are avoided.
US08940573B2	Method of manufacturing semiconductor light-receiving element A method of manufacturing a semiconductor light-receiving element includes: forming a semiconductor layer structure having a one-conductivity-type semiconductor layer having a first conduction type located on a side of light incidence, an opposite-conductivity-type semiconductor layer having a second conduction type opposite to the first conduction type, and a light-absorbing layer between the one-conductivity-type semiconductor layer and the opposite-conductivity type semiconductor layer, the opposite-conductivity-type semiconductor layer having a structure in which a first semiconductor layer comprised of a binary mixed crystal, a second semiconductor layer comprised of a three-or-more-element mixed crystal, and a third semiconductor layer comprised of a three-or-more-element mixed crystal having an energy gap smaller than that of the second semiconductor layer are laminated in this order from the light incidence side; forming a metal film that is in contact with the third semiconductor layer; and performing a thermal process after the forming of the metal film.
US08940570B2	Micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) structures and design structures Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) structures, methods of manufacture and design structures are disclosed. The method includes forming at least one fixed electrode on a substrate. The method further includes forming a Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) beam with a varying width dimension, as viewed from a top of the MEMS beam, over the at least one fixed electrode.
US08940567B2	Method for fabricating a III-nitride semiconductor device A III-nitride semiconductor device which includes a barrier body between the gate electrode and the gate dielectric thereof.
US08940561B2	Systems and methods for application of optical materials to optical elements Methods are disclosed including heating an optical element. An optical material is applied to the heated optical element to provide a conformal layer that is cured via the thermal energy in the heated optical element.
US08940558B2	Techniques for quantifying fin-thickness variation in FINFET technology Techniques for quantifying ΔDfin in FINFET technology are provided. In one aspect, a method for quantifying ΔDfin between a pair of long channel FINFET devices includes the steps of: (a) obtaining Vth values for each of the long channel FINFET devices in the pair; (b) determining a ΔVth for the pair of long channel FINFET devices; and (c) using the ΔVth to determine the ΔDfin between the pair of long channel FINFET devices, wherein the ΔVth is a function of a difference in a Qbody and a gate capacitance between the pair of long channel FINFET devices, and wherein the Qbody is a function of Dfin and Nch for each of the long channel FINFET devices in the pair, and as such the ΔVth is proportional to the ΔDfin between the pair of long channel FINFET devices.
US08940552B2	Methods and ophthalmic devices with organic semiconductor layer This invention discloses methods and apparatus to form organic semiconductor transistors upon three-dimensionally formed insert devices. In some embodiments, the present invention includes incorporating the three-dimensional surfaces with organic semiconductor-based thin film transistors, electrical interconnects, and energization elements into an insert for incorporation into ophthalmic lenses. In some embodiments, the formed insert may be directly used as an ophthalmic device or incorporated into an ophthalmic device.
US08940547B2	Evidence collector with integral quantified reagents and method of modulating specimen drying time Apparatus and methods are provided for evidence specimen collection having integral reagent holders to hold reagent vials and having drying agent or desiccant holding areas that permit the renewal of the desiccant and permit the introduction of variously size desiccant qualities to allow modulation of the specimen drying time to achieve early stabilization of specimens while holding the specimen in an isolated drying area during storage and shipment and for simultaneous collection of multiple evidence samples with simultaneous storage, drying, marking, evidence security and shipping provided and with the provision for simultaneous storage, drying, marking, evidence security and shipping provided for a control specimen.
US08940530B2	Composter for a garden A composter having a downwardly open container (1) which stands on the ground (2) and has a filling opening which is arranged on the top side and can be closed by a lid (9). An unventilated upper chamber (10), which is arranged beneath the filling opening, opens laterally into a ventilated vertical shaft (13) which extends downward in the container (1) and is bounded at the lower end by a horizontally arranged lower plate (14) which is arranged between the shaft (13) and a downwardly open, ventilated lower chamber (17) which reaches down as far as the lower end of the container (1), and next to which in the container casing there is arranged a closable lateral removal opening. The lower plate (14) can be pivoted about a horizontal pivot (15) and is coupled to a movement mechanism which is to be actuated by hand and has a handle (18) arranged on the outside of the container (1).
US08940529B2	Composting apparatus A composting apparatus comprising a container for receiving material to be composted a base member in the apparatus for supporting material to be composted and the compost when formed, the base having a curved lower wall and an upper opening to define a volume for receiving a drainage medium, a leachate chamber formed in the wall so that when leachate forms, the leachate is able to flow through the medium into the chamber; and an outlet from the chamber for supplying the leachate to the outside of the container.
US08940528B2	Petri-dish for cell cultivation and microscopy A dish for cell cultivation and microscopy is provided, comprising a ring and an outer ridge upwardly and axially protruding therefrom, wherein the ring is covered at its bottom side with a transparent membrane and, thus, forms a recess delimited by the inner side of the ring and the membrane, characterized in that the recess is filled with an adhesive filling. Alternatively, a dish for cell cultivation and microscopy is provided, comprising a base and an outer ridge protruding upwardly and axially at its rim, wherein the base and the outer ridge are made of a transparent plastic, the base together with the inner side of the outer ridge forms a recess filled with an adhesive filling, and the thickness of the base and the filling together is less than about 1 mm.
US08940527B2	Integrated device for analyte testing, confirmation, and donor identity verification The present invention provides an apparatus for fluid sample collection and analyte testing, including a sample receiving member and at least one membrane test strip, and optionally a sample retention member, fingerprint acquisition pad, and/or fluid collector. It also provides a fluid collection apparatus having an absorbent material, compression element, and closure element, and optionally a lid that allows the apparatus to be used in conjunction with a fluid container. Also provided are methods of collecting, testing, and retaining a fluid sample and verifying the identity of one or more individuals associated with the sample, such as the test subject, test administrator, and/or witnesses.
US08940525B2	Device for a membrane assay Disclosed is a simple device for a membrane assay using the lateral flow immunoassay method, whereby a subject to be detected can be detected at a high sensitivity, provided with, as a label drying pad, a substrate which has a higher tensile strength than glass fiber and can well release a label. The present invention provides a simple membrane assay device, comprising: a supporting board, a sample supply part, a label containing a labeling component which labels a subject to be detected, a development part formed with a detection part which includes a trapping reagent for detecting or quantifying the subject to be detected, and an absorption part, wherein a non-woven fabric which includes fibers having a fiber diameter of 0.05 to 10 μm is used in the labeling component part.
US08940524B2	Epistem genedrive We describe a thermal cycler comprising a Peltier-type thermoelectric element used for cooling a sample block, and a non-Peltier-type heating device for heating the sample block. The cycler also includes a heat sink connected to the Peltier-type element by a heat pipe, which permits thermal energy to transfer from the Peltier-type element to the heat sink. This configuration operates more efficiently than conventional thermal cyclers which use Peltier-type elements for heating and cooling, and allows a more rapid cycling time as well as operation in a wider range of ambient temperatures. Certain embodiments utilise the Peltier-type element as a thermal gate to reduce thermal loss during heating when the Peltier-type element is switched off.
US08940522B2	Optical detector for use in therapy Activation of an enzyme in a bodily fluid is detected based on the amount of cleavage of a substrate for the enzyme. The substrate is tagged with two fluorescent dyes—a donor and an acceptor. The tagged substrate is presented to the bodily fluid. A device emits energy at a first wavelength into the bodily fluid, and detects energy at second and third wavelengths emitted by the dyes in response to the energy at the first wavelength. Prior to enzymatic cleavage of the substrate, the acceptor emits energy at the third wavelength in response to energy at the second wavelength received through fluorescent resonant energy transfer (FRET) from the donor. After enzymatic cleavage of the substrate, the donor emits energy at the second wavelength. The device can determine the concentration of activated enzyme within the bodily fluid based on the relative intensities of energy at the second and third wavelengths.
US08940519B2	Method of producing a lipolytic enzyme The present invention provides a transformed or transfected Trichoderma reesei cell comprising one or more of: (i) at least one heterologous nucleotide sequence encoding a lipolytic enzyme comprising an amino acid sequence shown as SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO:2, (ii) at least one heterologous nucleotide sequence encoding a lipolytic enzyme wherein the nucleotide sequence comprises the nucleotide sequence shown as SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO: 4, or (iii) at least one heterologous nucleotide sequence encoding a lipolytic enzyme wherein the nucleotide sequence comprises the nucleotide sequence which hybridizes to SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO: 4 or a nucleotide sequence which is at least 40% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 3 or SEQ ID NO: 4; and culturing the cell under conditions to allow for expression of the heterologous nucleotide sequence(s) encoding the lipolytic enzyme.
US08940513B2	Manufacture of active highly phosphorylated human N-acetylgalactosamine-6-sulfatase and uses thereof This invention provides compositions of active highly phosphorylated human N-acetylgalactosamine-6-sulfatase (GALNS), and pharmaceutical compositions and formulations thereof, methods of producing and purifying GALNS, and its use in the diagnosis, prophylaxis, or treatment of diseases and conditions, including particularly lysosomal storage diseases that are caused by, or associated with, a deficiency in the GALNS enzyme, e.g., Mucopolysaccharidosis IVa (MPS IVa or Morquio A syndrome).
US08940503B2	Gene GMS 01 The present invention relates to microorganisms genetically engineered to increase yield and/or efficiency of biomass production from a carbon source, such as e.g. glucose. Processes for generating such microorganisms are also provided by the present invention. The invention also relates to polynucleotide sequences comprising genes that encode proteins that are involved in the bioconversion of a carbon source such as e.g. glucose into biomass. The invention also features polynucleotides comprising the full-length polynucleotide sequences of the novel genes and fragments thereof, the novel polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides and fragments thereof, as well as their functional equivalents. Also included are processes of using the polynucleotides and modified polynucleotide sequences to transform host microorganisms leading to a microorganism with reduced carbon source diversion, i.e. higher yield and/or efficiency of biomass production from a carbon source such as e.g. glucose.
US08940496B2	Method for detecting microorganisms belonging to Mycoplasma pneumoniae and/or Mycoplasma genitalium A detection method and a detection kit for rapidly and specifically diagnosing Mycoplasma pneumoniae and/or Mycoplasma genitalium infections are provided. The DnaK of Mycoplasma pneumoniae or Mycoplasma genitalium is used as an indicator.
US08940489B2	Monoclonal antibody against D-dimer and diagnosis agent for detecting D-dimer, crosslinked fibrin and its derivatives containing D-dimer by using the antibody Disclosed are a monoclonal antibody against human D-dimer produced in a mouse and high molecular weight cross-linked fibrin including a corresponding epitope, a cell line secreting the monoclonal antibody, and methods for producing the same. The anti-D-dimer monoclonal antibody of the present invention may be effectively used as a diagnotic agent for screening and detecting in-vivo D-dimer, and high molecular weight cross-linked fibrin and its derivatives containing the D-dimer since the monoclonal antibody specifically reacts with D-dimer, and cross-linked fibrin and its derivatives containing the D-dimer, which do not bind to human fibrinogen or fibrin.
US08940487B2	Methods and compositions for universal detection of nucleic acids Provided are methods and compositions for detecting the presence or amount of one or more target nucleic acids in a sample. Methods of the present invention include linking universal nucleic acid segments into a single molecule in a linking reaction dependent on a target nucleic acid of interest. A variety of universal segment linking strategies are provided, including preamplification by polymerase chain reaction, ligation-based strategies, reverse transcription and linear polymerase extension. Linking the universal segments into a single molecule generates a tagged target nucleic acid which is detected in a manner dependent on an intramolecular interaction between one universal segment and a second portion of the tagged target nucleic acid. In certain embodiments, the intramolecular interaction includes the formation of a hairpin having a stem between a universal segment at one end of the tagged target nucleic acid and a second universal segment at the opposite end of the tagged target nucleic acid. A variety of detection formats are provided, including solution-phase and surface-based formats. The methods and compositions are well-suited for highly multiplexed nucleic acid detection, and are applicable for the detection of any target nucleic acid of interest in both research and clinical settings.
US08940482B1	N-end rule protease activity indication methods and uses thereof A cell based assay for detection for protease activity is disclosed. In the assay a cell is engineered to express a protease substrate with at least one label, preferably on its C-terminus. Cleavage of the substrate by the protease that recognizes it results in a C-terminal fragment and a N-terminal fragment, where the fragment having the label is subject to ubiquitin proteasome degradation. The assay measures the disappearance of the label due to degradation of the fragment to which it is attached. A cell free assay is also described for detection of protease activity. In the cell free assay, the protease substrate is expressed in a solution that includes the elements of the ubiquitin proteasome pathway for degradation of the fragment. The assay measures the disappearance of the label attached to the fragment that results from cleavage by the protease.
US08940467B2	Toner A toner is provided that, even in a small amount thereof, gives a satisfactory image density and that is free of image problems, e.g., fogging and offset resistance, even during long-term use and in a high-temperature, high-humidity environment. The toner contains a binder resin, a pigment, and a prescribed azo compound wherein, designating as (A) the solubility of the azo compound in a toluene-hexane solubility test and as (B) the solubility of the binder resin constituting the toner in the toluene-hexane solubility test, the (A) and the (B) satisfy the relationship \|(B)−(A)\|≦60.
US08940466B2	Photo conductor overcoat comprising radical polymerizable charge transport molecules and hexa-functional urethane acrylates An overcoat layer for an organic photoconductor drum of an electrophotographic image forming device is provided. The overcoat layer is prepared from an (UV) ultraviolet curable composition including a urethane resin having at least six radical polymerizable functional groups and a charge transport molecule having at least one radical polymerizable functional group. The amount of the urethane resin having at least six radical polymerizable functional groups in the curable composition is about 35 percent to about 65 percent by weight. The amount of the charge transport molecules having at least one radical polymerizable functional group in the curable composition is about 35 percent to about 65 percent by weight. This overcoat layer improves wear resistance of the organic photoconductor drum without negatively altering the electrophotographic properties, thus protecting the organic photoconductor drum from damage and extending its useful life.
US08940460B2	Catalyst ink preparation for fuel cell electrode fabrication Methods of fabricating gas diffusion electrodes and gas diffusion electrodes made from such methods are disclosed herein. One method of fabricating a gas diffusion electrode for a fuel cell comprises preparing a catalyst ink of a predetermined viscosity. Preparing the catalyst ink comprises mixing a catalyst solution comprising catalyst particles, an ionomer and a solvent at a first speed for a first period of time and homogenizing the catalyst solution at a second speed in a temperature controlled environment for a second period of time, wherein the second period of time is longer than the first period of time, the second period of time and the second speed selected to preserve a structure of the catalyst particles during homogenization. An active electrode layer is formed by spraying the catalyst ink directly on a gas diffusion layer in a single application and a uniform loading.
US08940453B2	Electrode catalyst for fuel cell, method of manufacturing the same, and fuel cell using the electrode catalyst An electrode catalyst for a fuel cell includes a complex support including at least one metal oxide and carbon-based material; and a palladium (Pd)-based catalyst supported by the complex support. A method of manufacturing the electrode catalyst includes dissolving a precursor of a palladium (Pd)-based catalyst in a solvent and preparing a mixture solution for a catalyst; adding a complex support including at least one metal oxide and a carbon-based material to the mixture solution for a catalyst and stirring the mixture solution to which the complex support is added; drying the mixture solution for a catalyst, to which the complex support is added, in order to disperse the precursor of the Pd-based catalyst on the complex support; and reducing the precursor of the Pd-based catalyst dispersed on the complex support. A fuel cell includes the electrode catalyst.
US08940451B2	Planar high-temperature fuel cell A planar high temperature fuel cell, a use and a method of manufacture are discloses. The planar high-temperature fuel cell with includes a layer structure. The layer structure includes a cathode layer, an anode layer and a solid electrolyte layer disposed between the cathode layer and the anode layer. Each of the layers are planar. A porous metal structure is used as the support for the layer structure and is also planar.
US08940448B2	Fuel cell system This invention relates to a fuel cell system comprising: a fuel cell stack; a hydrogen-gas supply device configured to supply hydrogen gas filled in a hydrogen tank into the fuel cell stack along with pressure reduction of the hydrogen gas; an air supply duct configured to supply air into the fuel cell stack; and an air exhaust duct configured to exhaust surplus air from the fuel cell stack. The hydrogen-gas supply device is disposed inside a heat exchange chamber capable of communicating with the air supply duct and the air exhaust duct.
US08940442B2	Porous film and secondary battery electrode The present invention is intended for providing a porous film having excellent film uniformity, and is capable to contribute for improving cyclic and rate properties, which is provided on a surface of electrode used for a secondary battery and the like.The porous film of the present invention is characterized by including water soluble polymer having an average polymerization degree of 500 to 2500, an inorganic filler and water soluble particulate polymer. In the present invention particularly, it is preferable that said water soluble polymer is thickening polysaccharides, further said water-insoluble polymer is preferably selected from the group consisting of semisynthetic cellulose polymer, sodium salt and ammonium salt thereof.
US08940439B2	Secondary battery, electronic device, electric power tool, electrical vehicle, and electric power storage system A secondary battery capable of suppressing resistance rise even after repeated charge and discharge is provided. The secondary battery includes a cathode, an anode, and an electrolytic solution. The anode contains titanium-containing lithium composite as an anode active material, and the electrolytic solution contains cyclic disulfonic acid anhydride.
US08940436B2	Sulfur-modified polyacrylonitrile, manufacturing method therefor, and application thereof Provided is a sulfur-modified polyacrylonitrile manufacturing method that is characterized in that a starting base powder that comprises sulfur powder and polyacrylonitrile powder is mixed and the mixture is heated in a non-oxidizing environment while outflow of sulfur vapor is prevented. Also provided are a cathode for lithium batteries that uses, as the active substance, the sulfur-modified polyacrylonitrile manufactured with the method, and a lithium secondary battery that includes the cathode as a component element. This enables the practical use of an inexpensive sulfur-based material as the cathode material for lithium secondary batteries, and in particular, a sulfur-based cathode material that enables higher output and has excellent cycle life characteristics, as well as other characteristics, and secondary lithium batteries using the same can be obtained.
US08940433B2	Thiazole compounds as additives in electrolyte solutions in electrochemical cells and batteries The present invention relates to an electrolyte solution comprising at least one solvent as component A, at least one electrolyte as component B and from 0.1 to 20% by weight, based on the total electrolyte solution, of at least one heteroaromatic compound of the general formula (I) as component C, the use of such a compound in electrolyte solutions, the use of such an electrolyte solution in an electrochemical cell or for metal plating, and also electrochemical cells comprising a corresponding electrolyte solution.
US08940429B2	Construction of non-rectangular batteries The disclosed embodiments relate to a battery cell which includes a set of electrode sheets of different dimensions arranged in a stacked configuration to facilitate efficient use of space inside a portable electronic device. For example, the electrode sheets may be arranged in the stacked configuration to accommodate a shape of the portable electronic device. The stacked configuration may be based on a non-rectangular battery design such as a toroidal design, an L-shaped design, a triangular design, a pie-shaped design, a cone-shaped design, and/or a pyramidal design.
US08940423B2	Vehicle battery pack container A vehicle battery pack container is provided. The container includes a base portion having an aperture extending therethrough, a peripheral wall coupled to the base portion, and a cover coupled to the peripheral wall. The container further includes a venting device having a housing and a ball disposed within an interior region of the housing. The housing is coupled to the base portion such that the venting device is in fluid communication with the aperture in the base portion. The ball seals against a sealing tab of the housing at a first operational position to prevent fluids from passing through the venting device into the container. The ball allows gases from the container to flow through the venting device when the ball is at a second operational position.
US08940417B2	Environmental barrier for a refractory substrate containing silicon In order to protect a substrate having at least a portion adjacent to a surface that is made of a refractory material containing silicon, while the substrate is in use at high temperature in a medium that is oxidizing and wet, there is formed on the surface of the substrate an environmental barrier that contains no boron and that has at least one layer that is essentially constituted by a system of oxides formed by at least one rare earth oxide, silica, and alumina, and that is capable of self-healing by maintaining the presence of at least one solid phase in a temperature range extending up to at least 1400° C. approximately.
US08940416B2	Triarylamine derivative, light-emitting substance, light-emitting element, light-emitting device, and electronic device A triarylamine derivative represented by a general formula (G1) given below is provided. Note that in the formula, Ar represents either a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted biphenyl group; α represents a substituted or unsubstituted naphthyl group; β represents either hydrogen or a substituted or unsubstituted naphthyl group; n and m each independently represent 1 or 2; and R1 to R8 each independently represent any of hydrogen, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or a phenyl group.
US08940412B2	Material for organic electroluminescent element, and organic electroluminescent element An organic electroluminescence device and a material for producing the organic electroluminescence device. The organic electroluminescence device includes an organic thin film layer between a cathode and an anode, the organic thin film layer including one or more layers, in which the organic thin film layer includes one or more light emitting layers and at least one of the light emitting layers includes a phosphorescent material and a host material. The host material has an essential structure in which a naphthalene ring is bonded to a fluorene skeleton, dibenzofuran skeleton, or dibenzothiophene skeleton. The organic electroluminescence device is a phosphorescent device having high efficiency and long lifetime.
US08940407B2	Organic electroluminescent device The present invention relates to the improvement of organic electronic devices, in particular electroluminescent devices, by using compounds which can have a plurality of isomers, where one of these isomers is present in excess.
US08940406B2	Automobile body part The present invention relates to an automotive clad sheet product comprising a core layer and at least one clad layer wherein the core comprises an alloy of the following composition in weight %: Mg 0.45-0.8, Si 0.45-0.7, Cu 0.05-0.25, Mn 0.05-0.2, Fe up to 0.35, other elements (or impurities) <0.05 each and <0.15 in total, balance aluminum; and the at least one clad layer comprises an alloy of the following composition in weight %: Mg 0.3-0.7, Si 0.3-0.7, Mn up to 0.15, Fe up to 0.35, other elements (impurities) <0.05 each and <0.15 in total, balance aluminum. The clad automotive sheet product provides excellent hemmabtlity which does not substantially change over time and yet also provides a good age-hardening response after bake hardening.
US08940395B2	Benefit agent containing delivery particle The present invention relates to benefit agent containing delivery particles, compositions comprising said particles, and processes for making and using the aforementioned particles and compositions. When employed in compositions, for example, cleaning or fabric care compositions, such particles increase the efficiency of benefit agent delivery, there by allowing reduced amounts of benefit agents to be employed. In addition to allowing the amount of benefit agent to be reduced, such particles allow a broad range of benefit agents to be employed.
US08940393B2	Mannitol crystal powder having a low fine-particle content, and method for producing same Disclosed is a powder composition of mannitol crystals, produced by: (i) the crystallization of mannitol in a solvent; followed by (ii) a step of separating the crystals from the resulting crystal suspension; (iii) a step of drying the crystals; and (iv) a selection step, the composition having a particle size distribution, as determined by laser particle sizing, of 72 to 99.9 vol % of particles having a particle size greater than 75 μm, of 0.1 to 60 vol % of particles larger than 250 μm, and a mean diameter of between 100 and 300 μm. Also described is a method for producing such a composition by a step of crystallizing a mannitol syrup followed by drying the mannitol crystals, a step of selecting particles, and a step of collecting a fraction of the powder composition including 72 to 99.9% of particles having a particle size greater than 75 μm.
US08940392B2	Titanium based inorganic-organic hybrid solid material, method for preparing same and uses thereof The invention relates to a titanium based polycarboxylate inorganic-organic hybrid solid material that has a pseudo-cubic crystalline structure, to a method for preparing the same using a solvo-thermal procedure, and to the uses thereof in particular for the storage of gases, the adsorption of liquids, the separation of liquids or gases, and the applications thereof in optics or catalysis, in the biomedical (controlled release drug), cosmetic fields, etc.
US08940378B2	Method for the manufacturing of a hollow fiber reinforced structural member The invention provides a method of manufacturing a hollow fiber reinforced structural member, in particular for air vehicles, comprising the steps of providing a first circular braiding layer, positioning a flat strengthening body comprising at least one fabric layer having warp fibers and a woof fiber against a part of the surface of the first braiding layer, providing a second braiding layer around the first braiding layer and the strengthening body, positioning the combination of the first braiding layer, the strengthening body and the second braiding layer in a mold, impregnating the combination with resin, removing the combination as impregnated with a resin from the mold.
US08940375B2	Liquid-crystal display The present invention relates to a liquid-crystal (LC) display of the PS (polymer stabilized) or PSA (polymer sustained alignment) type, and to polymerizable compounds and LC media for use in PS (polymer stabilized) and PSA displays.
US08940374B2	Nanolayer deposition process A hybrid deposition process of CVD and ALD, called NanoLayer Deposition (NLD) is provided. The NLD process is a cyclic sequential deposition process, including introducing a first plurality of precursors to deposit a thin film and introducing a second plurality of precursors to modify the deposited thin film. The deposition using the first set of precursors is not self limiting and is a function of substrate temperature and process time. The second set of precursors modifies the already deposited film characteristics. The second set of precursors can treat the deposited film, including treatments such as modification of film composition and doping or removal of impurities from the deposited film. The second set of precursors can also deposit another layer on the deposited film. The additional layer can react with the existing layer to form a compound layer, or can have minimum reaction to form a nanolaminate film.
US08940364B2	System, formulation and method for producing ceramic vacuum microspheres A system, formulation and method for producing ceramic vacuum micro spheres utilizing a spray dryer having a top mounted atomizer rotary wheel and a side or bottom mounted dual fluid nozzle, forming microspheres by spraying solution from the top mounted atomizer rotary wheel and simultaneously coating the microspheres by spraying solution from the side or bottom mounted dual fluid nozzle, transferring the microspheres to a secondary heating unit, and drying the microspheres, all under vacuum of between 1 to 5 millibars.
US08940353B2	Non-dairy beverage composition In one embodiment, a method comprises adding ingredients to a mixing chamber, the ingredients comprising: one or more non-dairy first ingredients; one or more second ingredients operable to facilitate Maillard browning reactions; and one or more third ingredients selected from the group consisting of stabilizers, vitamins, minerals, flavors, functional ingredients, salts, antioxidants, sugar, and water. The method also comprises mixing to yield a mixture having the ingredients dispersed substantially evenly throughout. The method further comprises processing the mixture to yield a non-dairy beverage.
US08940352B2	Frozen aerated confection and method of production Frozen aerated packaged ice confection with very high softness at −18° C. which keeps this property without shrinkage or layering up to the final consumer over the product shelf life contains polyol and vegetable fiber.
US08940348B2	Coffee pod having a flexible microporous or microperforated casing A coffee pod which can be used for machines for preparing and dispensing coffee beverages that comprise at least one extraction chamber, and at least one piston for compacting a predetermined amount of ground coffee inserted into the extraction chamber. The pod includes: a predetermined amount of ground coffee compacted into an aggregate of ground coffee beans, having an outer shape suitable for rolling, and preferably a substantially spherical ball shape; and a filter casing formed of at least one pervious, microporous or microperforated sheet or film, trapping and matching the shape of the compacted coffee aggregate. The sheet or film is flexible, having stretchability properties with an elongation at rupture of at least 30% and an ultimate tensile strength of less than 2,000 N/m, and a thickness of at least 150 μm.
US08940333B2	Amphiphilic block copolymers and nanoparticles comprising the same An amphiphilic block copolymer is disclosed. The amphiphilic block copolymer includes one or more hydrophilic polymers, one or more hydrophobic polymer, and one or more zwitterions. The invention also provides a nanoparticle and carrier including the amphiphilic block copolymer for delivery of water insoluble drugs, growth factors, genes, or water insoluble cosmetic substances.
US08940327B2	Agent for enhancing anti-tumor effect comprising oxaliplatin liposome preparation, and anti-tumor agent comprising the liposome preparation An object of the present invention is to further enhance the antitumor effect when oxaliplatin is administered in combination with a combination drug containing tegafur, gimeracil and oteracil potassium. According to the present invention, by using oxaliplatin encapsulated in a liposome preparation, combination therapy of oxaliplatin plus a combination drug containing tegafur, gimeracil and oteracil potassium, is revealed to show remarkably enhanced antitumor effect without increasing side effects.
US08940320B2	Dental implant and production method for said implant The invention relates to a dental implant, which comprises a coating at least in those surface areas that come into contact with hard and/or soft tissue when implanted. To ensure that the active ingredient contained in the coating (bisphosphonate) is released into the surrounding tissue or can act in the latter in a controlled manner at the correct speed, the coating is characterized in that it contains bisphosphonate, the respective pharmaceutically compatible salts or esters of the latter, in addition to at least one amphiphilic component, selected from the group containing branched or linear, substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or partially unsaturated C10-C30 alkyl-, alkenyl, alkylaryl-, aryl-, cycloalkyl-, alkylcycloalkyl-, alkylcycloaryl-carboxylates, -phosphates or -sulfates or mixtures thereof and/or a water-soluble ionic polymer component. The invention also relates to a method for producing a dental implant of this type and to a specific composition, which can be used to produce a coating of this type.
US08940319B2	Formulations, devices and methods for treating and preventing mucositis The present invention is directed to compositions, devices, and methods for non-irritatively treating and preventing mucositis, such as chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Some aspects of the invention concern compositions comprising or consisting essentially of sodium phosphate buffer (e.g., sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic) and calcium carbonate; mucoadministration devices and kits containing such compositions; and methods for treating or preventing mucositis conditions such as CRS, comprising mucoadministering a composition of the invention to a subject in need thereof.
US08940317B2	Continuous matrix with osteoconductive particles dispersed therein, method of forming thereof, and method of regenerating bone therewith The present disclosure provides compositions useful in regeneration of connective tissue, particularly bone. The compositions comprise a continuous matrix formed of a polypeptide crosslinked with a second polymer and further comprise particles of a porous, osteoconductive material dispersed in the continuous matrix. The composition can be provided in a dehydrated form. The disclosure further provides methods of preparing the composition in a clinically useful form, methods of using the composition in regenerating bone, and kits including the composition.
US08940315B2	Benzodiazepine formulation in a polyorthoester carrier Effective treatments of pain for extended periods of time are provided. The treatments include the administration of one or more drug depots intraspinally wherein the drug depots include an effective amount of a benzodiazepine, such as midazolam, formulated within a polyorthoester. By administration of one or more drug depots, one can relieve pain caused by diverse sources, including but not limited to chronic pelvic pain syndromes, spinal disc herniation (i.e. sciatica), spondilothesis, stenosis, discongenic back pain and joint pain, as well as pain that is incidental to surgery. In some embodiments, the relief can be for at least twenty-five days, at least fifty days, at least one hundred days or at least one hundred and thirty-five days.
US08940313B2	Tyrosine-based prodrugs of antiviral agents A tyrosine-based (phosphonylmethoxyalkyl)purine or -pyrimidine conjugate is provided. In some embodiments, the conjugate includes tyrosine based amino acid or dipeptide moieties of (S)-9-(3-hydroxy-2-phosphonyl-methoxypropyl)adenine or its cytosine analog. A method of synthesizing such conjugates based on Boc-protected amino acid or dipeptides is also provided. In addition, a method of isomerizing an (S,S)-diastereoisomer to an (S,R)-diastereoisomer of an amino acid-based or dipeptide-based conjugate by a process including transesterification is provided. A method of inhibiting viral infection and a method of treating viral infection based on (phosphonylmethoxyalkyl)purine or -pyrimidine conjugates is also provided.
US08940311B2	In situ controlled release drug delivery system A system is described for long-term controlled release delivery of a drug or a therapeutic agent. According to the invention, one or more drugs or therapeutic agents contained in microspheres are mixed with a temperature sensitive hydrogel which is then introduced directly to the desired situs of the drug or therapeutic agent. The temperature sensitive hydrogel may also contain a drug or a therapeutic agent, for example, a pain relieving drug, for a short-term controlled release. The temperature sensitive hydrogel is in liquid state at room temperature, but upon injection, shortly becomes gelatinous. This system is particularly suitable for treatment of diseases, disorders, or conditions, for example, tumors, discogenic back pain, or arthritis, warranting localized administration of a drug or a therapeutic agent. In addition, the specification provides a method for production of a drug- or therapeutic agent-containing microspheres.
US08940302B2	Predicting response to a HER inhibitor The present application describes the use of low HER3 as a selection criterion for treating patients with a HER inhibitor, such as pertuzumab.It also describes the use of high HER2:HER3 ratio as a selection criterion for treating cancer patients, such as ovarian cancer patients, with a HER inhibitor, such as pertuzumab.In addition, the application describes the use of high HER3 as a selection criterion for treating cancer patients with a chemotherapeutic agent, for instance gemcitabine.
US08940296B2	Kits for segregating target nucleic acid from mixed nucleic acid samples The invention provides methods, compositions and kits for segregating a target nucleic acid from a mixed nucleic acid sample. The methods, compositions and kits comprise a non-processive endonuclease (e.g., a restriction enzyme) or an antibody that binds the target nucleic acid (e.g., has methylation specificity). The mixed nucleic acid sample can comprise prokaryotic and eukaryotic nucleic acid and/or nucleic acid from more than one prokaryotic or eukaryotic organisms.
US08940294B2	Methods of isolating and culturing stem cells Provided herein are methods of isolating and expanding a plurality of multipotent stem cells. Also described are methods of expanding stem cells on a substrate comprising an HC-HA complex. Also described are isolated and expanded stem cells produced by the methods and uses thereof, including stem cell therapy, as niche cells for supporting other types of stem cells, or as bioreactors for the production of HC-HA complexes. Also described are uses of HC-HA complexes as a carrier for stem cells.
US08940293B2	Transplantation of bone marrow stromal cells for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases The present invention relates to a treatment of an autoimmune demyelinating disease/disorder. Also included in the present invention is the use of bone marrow stromal cells for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS).
US08940291B2	Compositions and methods for enhancing virus efficacy Provided are viral sensitizing compounds that enhance the efficacy of viruses by increasing spread of the virus in cells, increasing the titer of virus in cells, or increasing the cytotoxicity of virus to cells. Other uses, compositions and methods of using same are also provided.
US08940264B2	Process for producing polycrystalline silicon The invention provides a process for producing polycrystalline silicon, by introducing reaction gases containing a silicon-containing component and hydrogen into reactors to deposit silicon, wherein a purified condensate from a first deposition process in a first reactor is supplied to a second reactor, and is used in a second deposition process in that second reactor.
US08940259B2	Catalysed soot filter A catalyzed soot filter for a diesel engine comprises a wall flow substrate having a substrate axial length, wherein surfaces of both the internal walls of a plurality of inlet and a plurality of outlet channels comprise a catalytic washcoat of at least one on-wall coating composition for oxidizing NO in exhaust gas to NO2, wherein the washcoat on the inlet channels extends for an axial inlet coating length from an open inlet end to a downstream inlet coating end, the washcoat on the outlet channels extends for an axial outlet coating length from an upstream outlet end to an open outlet end, the axial inlet coating length and the axial outlet coating length are both less than the substrate axial length and the outlet coating length is greater than the inlet coating length.
US08940256B2	Method for recycling of rare earth and zirconium oxide materials A method is presented for recovery, in reusable form, of rare earth minerals and zirconia from waste materials containing them. The method includes: mixing an ammonium sulfate powder and a powder containing the oxide waste material; heating the mixture to decompose the waste into a residue; dissolving the residue in water; separating rare earth constituents from the solution; and subsequently using the separated rare earth constituent (salt or solution) as a raw material. Moreover, the reactants used in the recovery may be recovered by appropriate precipitation and concentration operations.
US08940255B2	Oxidation system with sidedraw secondary reactor Disclosed are process and apparatus for vertical splitting of the oxygen supply to a post-oxidation reactor. Further disclosed are process and apparatus for supplying reaction medium to a post-oxidation reactor at a mid-level inlet. Such apparatus and process can assist in reducing oxygen pinch throughout the post-oxidation reactor.
US08940251B2	Sample liquid supply device, sample liquid supply device set, and microchip set A sample liquid supply device includes a container tip into which the sample liquid is introduced, a hollow needle provided at one end of the container tip such that a hollow part thereof communicates with inside of the container tip, and a sealing member that covers an opening from which the sample liquid is introduced, wherein the sealing member has a puncture-sealing property achieved by elastic deformation.
US08940250B2	Method of conveying liquids The present invention relates to a method of continuously conveying a liquid which is used as starting material in a chemical reaction by means of a displacement pump having physically separate forward-transport valves and a liquid-filled bidirectional flow line between displacement pump and forward-transport valves, wherein an auxiliary liquid which is a product or a starting material of the chemical reaction and has a melting point which is below the melting point or below the saturation temperature of the liquid to be conveyed is present in the bidirectional flow line.The present invention additionally provides for the use of a product formed by hydrogenation of an aromatic compound as auxiliary liquid for conveying an aromatic compound and also the use of an alcohol or an ester derived from alcohol and carboxylic acid as auxiliary liquid for conveying carboxylic acids or carboxylic acid derivatives.
US08940244B2	High thermal stable hollow mesoporous nanotubes, preparation and application for the same The present invention relates to hierarchical structured nanotubes, to a method for preparing the same and to an application for the same, wherein the nanotubes include a plurality of connecting nanotubes for constituting a three-dimensional multi-dendrite morphology; and the method includes the following steps: (A) providing a polymer template including a plurality of organic nanowires; (B) forming an inorganic layer on the surface of the organic nanowires in the polymer template; and (C) performing a heat treatment on the polymer template having the inorganic layer on the surface so that partial atoms of the organic nanowires enter the inorganic layer.
US08940242B2	Multi-zoned catalyst compositions Exhaust gas treatment substrates, and systems and methods including the same are provided. Catalyst substrates having flow properties where in configuring an outer, peripheral zone, more exhaust gas flows through a central zone as compared to the outer, peripheral zone. The outer, peripheral zone can have a trapping or adsorbing material on surfaces of its passages, or it can have a longer axial length as compared to the inner zone, or its passages can have smaller openings as compared to the inner zone. In one embodiment, an overcoat containing a trapping material such as a hydrocarbon trap is applied to an inlet end. In another embodiment, catalyst having an oxygen storage component is applied to an outlet end.
US08940230B2	Cell for conducting electrochemiluminescence measurements A cell for conducting electrochemiluminescence measurements is disclosed. The cell in one embodiment provides a measurement cell housing having a cavity, a fluid inlet channel for inducing fluid into the cavity and a fluid outlet channel for discharging fluid from the cavity at axial ends. The cell also provides at least one working electrode and a counter electrode on or in the cavity, and an optical viewing element for observing electrochemiluminescence effects in the cavity, wherein the fluid inlet channel has an at least approximately continuous curved course in a transition area to the cavity so that the fluid inlet channel at its end which is joined to the cavity is shaped in such a manner as to constitute a continuous course of the transition between the fluid inlet channel and the cavity to generate a largely steady flow profile when inducing fluid into the measurement cell cavity.
US08940221B2	In-mould labelling process There is disclosed a process for manufacturing an in-mold labelled article, the process comprising the steps of: placing a label comprising a polyvinylidene chloride coated film (15) into a mold for injection molding, thermoforming, or blow molding; holding the label in position; injecting a polymeric melt into, or thermoforming or blowing a polymeric preform in said mold so as to bind with the label; and removing the article from the mold. A process of in-mold labelling using a label comprising a polyvinylidene chloride coated film is also disclosed.
US08940216B2	Device and method for compressing an edge of a building panel and a building panel with compressed edges A device and method of producing a building panel with a compressed and curved edge including a press tool, a heat device and a lubricating device and a building panel with a curved edge produced by the device and method.
US08940213B2	Resin infusion of composite parts using a perforated caul sheet Resin infused composite parts are fabricated using a caul sheet having perforations therein for optimizing the flow of resin through the parts and allowing a simplified tooling and consumable arrangement for complex parts while achieving a smooth, aerodynamic caul-side or bag-side finish.
US08940208B2	Fabricating method of flexible display and flexible display A fabricating method of a flexible display is provided. A release layer is formed on a carrier substrate. The release layer is patterned to form a patterned release layer. A flexible substrate is formed on the patterned release layer, wherein the flexible substrate covers the patterned release layer and a portion of the flexible substrate contacts the carrier substrate. An adhesive force between the patterned release layer and the flexible substrate is larger than an adhesive force between the patterned release layer and the carrier substrate. A device layer is formed on the flexible substrate. A display layer is formed on the device layer. The flexible substrate and patterned release layer are cut simultaneously. The patterned release layer being cut is separated from the carrier substrate, wherein the flexible substrate, the device layer and the display layer which have been cut are sequentially disposed on the separated patterned release layer.
US08940207B2	Pelletizing A continuous length of material of non-circular cross-section is pelletized to form discrete bits, by feeding the material to a cutting wheel with shaped cutters that form non-planar bits having non-circular axial projections and that are aligned with the material. The material is fed so as to maintain a rotational orientation with respect to the cutters, and so as to avoid buckling. Multiple banks of strands of material are severed simultaneously, thereby producing high volumes of shaped bits that are useful as filling and as filter material, and as friction-enhancing additives.
US08940193B2	Electronic device for voltage switchable dielectric material having high aspect ratio particles One or more embodiments provide for a device that utilizes voltage switchable dielectric material having semi-conductive or conductive materials that have a relatively high aspect ratio for purpose of enhancing mechanical and electrical characteristics of the VSD material on the device.
US08940189B2	Intensely coloured and/or optically variable pigments having an electrically conductive core The present invention relates to intensely colored and/or optically variable pigments which have a flake-form transparent or semitransparent electrically conductive core and at least one coloring dielectric layer surrounding the core, to a process for the preparation of such pigments, and to the use thereof.
US08940173B2	Membranes with functionalized carbon nanotube pores for selective transport Provided herein composition and methods for nanoporous membranes comprising single walled, double walled, or multi-walled carbon nanotubes embedded in a matrix material. Average pore size of the carbon nanotube can be 6 nm or less. These membranes are a robust platform for the study of confined molecular transport, with applications in liquid and gas separations and chemical sensing including desalination, dialysis, and fabric formation.
US08940165B2	Oil-filter device An oil-filter device, in particular for a motor-vehicle internal combustion engine, includes a filter element and a cover region. An oil outlet, which is closed by a destructible single-use closure, is provided in the cover region of the oil-filter device.
US08940163B2	Apparatus for dispersing additive into a fluid stream An apparatus for dispersing additive into a fluid stream is disclosed. Also disclosed are systems comprising a fluid handling apparatus and an additive pod configured to disperse additive into a fluid stream. In some embodiments, the additive pods are easy to install into an outlet portion of a fluid handling apparatus, and do not require special training or the use of tools.
US08940159B1	Reduction and control of pH and soluble CO2 for optimal nitrification for domestic, industrial and municipal wastewater The invention includes a method for the optimization of the soluble CO2 concentration in the aeration basin of an activated sludge system, which significantly improves the specific growth rate of the nitrifying bacteria. The result is a reduction in capital and energy costs for municipalities. The rate of nitrification is a product of the nitrifying bacteria biomass concentration and the specific growth rate of the bacteria. In the activated sludge system, the biomass concentration is maintained at high concentrations by reducing the wasting rate. The specific growth rate is a function of the ammonium concentration and the environmental conditions. Here, the inventors show that growth of nitrifying bacteria is inhibited when the soluble CO2 concentration is elevated beyond certain parameters. Elevated soluble CO2 concentration also reduces the pH, which also impacts the rate of growth of nitrifying bacteria.
US08940156B2	Thermochemical structuring of matrix components for FCC catalysts A catalyst particle which comprises a metallic oxide such as kaolin is provided with the unique structure by mixing small amounts of a polyphosphate structuring agent with the metallic oxide and heating the mixture of metallic oxide and polyphosphate to allow reaction of the structuring agent with the metallic oxide.
US08940153B2	Test sensor reagent having cellulose polymers A test sensor reagent for measuring the concentration of analytes in body fluids includes cellulose polymers for improving the stability of the test sensor and reducing the total assay time. The test sensor reagent also includes an enzyme, an electron transfer mediator and a rheological additive.
US08940151B1	Water electrolysis systems and methods Membrane-less electrolysis systems including an electrolysis chamber having an inlet for water, a cathode associated with the electrolysis chamber that includes a plurality of apertures within the cathode that fluidly couple the chamber with a cathode fluid pathway that is fluidly coupled to a hydrogen gas collector, an anode associated with the electrolysis chamber that similarly includes a plurality of apertures fluidly coupling the chamber with an anode fluid pathway that is fluidly coupled to an oxygen gas collector, a power source electrically coupled to the cathode and anode, and a pump fluidly coupled with the water reservoir and electrolysis chamber so that the pump is configured to pump water into the electrolysis chamber, through the cathode and anode apertures, into the cathode and anode fluid pathways, respectively, and into the product gas collectors.
US08940149B2	Gallium electrodeposition processes and chemistries Solutions and processes for electrodepositing gallium or gallium alloys includes a plating bath free of complexing agents including a gallium salt, an indium salt, a combination thereof, and a combination of any of the preceding salts with copper, an acid, and a solvent, wherein the pH of the solution is in a range selected from the group consisting of from about zero to about 2.6 and greater than about 12.6 to about 14. An optional metalloid may be included in the solution.
US08940148B2	Nano-fluidic field effective device to control DNA transport through the same The present invention provides a nano-fluidic field effective device. The device includes a channel having a first side and a second side, a first set of electrodes adjacent to the first side, a second set of electrodes adjacent to the second side, a control unit for applying electric potentials to the electrodes and a fluid within the channel containing a charge molecule. The first set of electrodes is disposed such that application of electric potentials produces a spatially varying electric field that confines a charged molecule within a predetermined area of said channel. The second set of electrodes is disposed such that application of electric potentials relative to the electric potentials applied to the first set of electrodes creates an electric field that confines the charged molecule to an area away from the second side of the channel.
US08940144B2	Sensor element and method for determining gas components in gas mixtures, and use thereof A sensor element of a gas sensor for determining gas components in gas mixtures, having at least one electrochemical measuring cell which is formed by a ceramic substrate and electrodes placed thereon. The sensor element includes at least one interior chamber which is sealed in a gas-tight manner, in which at least one first internal electrode is positioned, which forms an electrochemical cell with each of a second and an additional electrode of the sensor element, one of the electrochemical cells being an electrochemical pump cell, and the second or other electrode being exposed to the measuring gas.
US08940142B2	Functionalized nanopipette biosensor Disclosed are methods and devices for biomolecular detection, comprising a nanopipette, exemplified as a hollow inert, non-biological structure with a conical tip opening of nanoscale dimensions, suitable for holding an electrolyte solution which may contain an analyte such as a protein biomolecule to be detected as it is passed through the tip opening. Biomolecules are detected by specific reaction withy peptide ligands chemically immobilized in the vicinity of the tip. Analytes which bind to the ligands cause a detectible change in ionic current. A sensitive detection circuit, using a feedback amplifier circuit, and alternating voltages is further disclosed. Detection of Il-10 at a concentration of 4ng/nl is also disclosed, as is detection of VEGF.
US08940137B2	Continuous plating apparatus configured to control the power applied to individual work pieces within a plating tank A continuous plating apparatus, when the number of the workpieces simultaneously transferred in the plating tank in a completely immersed state is N, (N+1) cathode relay members that extend in a workpiece transfer direction and (N+1) power supply units being provided outside the plating tank, anode terminals of the power supply units being connected to opposed anodes that are provided in the plating tank, cathode terminals of the power supply units being respectively connected to the cathode relay members so that power is supplied to each of the workpieces transferred in the plating tank from a corresponding power supply unit among the power supply units through a corresponding cathode relay member among the cathode relay members, and each of the power supply units being able to be controlled by constant current control when being transferred in the plating tank in a completely immersed state, by current gradual increase control when being carried into the plating tank in a partially immersed state, and by current gradual decrease control when being carried out from the plating tank in a partially immersed state.
US08940124B2	Process and apparatus for producing a decorated plate coated on both sides In the production of decorated plates coated on both sides, the supporting material has to be provided with the coatings for the top side and the bottom side in a plurality of passes. This is simplified significantly by firstly coating both sides with a liquid glue, applying webs of the decorative paper or, if appropriate, of a backing paper or of a nonwoven to these layers, applying, after the glue has dried, a pulverulent composition comprising a resin which can be melted and cured by heating to the top side of the first web on the top side of the plate, partially melting or melting this composition and finally curing the glue and resin composition under pressure and heat.
US08940122B2	Protective adhesive film, method of adhering protective adhesive film to a device, and device comprising protective adhesive film A protective adhesive film may include a polyurethane sheet and an adhesive layer disposed on at least a portion of a first major surface of the polyurethane sheet. The adhesive layer may comprise a pressure-sensitive adhesive that includes an acrylate polymer and a silicone macromer. The adhesive layer may adhere to a surface of an electronic device without the application of any liquid or additive to the adhesive layer or the surface of the electronic device.
US08940121B2	Method for manufacturing a storage tank Method for manufacturing a storage tank comprising an inner liner, an outer filament winding and a connecting part. The method comprises the steps of: blow molding the inner liner by extruding a parison, pinching the inner liner at least at one extremity to create a pinch and then blowing the parison; providing the connecting part with a slot of appropriate shape and size to receive a part of the pinch; inserting the part of the pinch in the slot so as to secure the inner liner and the connecting part; and applying the outer filament winding around the liner and the connecting part.
US08940120B2	Electronic part manufacturing method and electronic part manufactured by the method The present invention provides a new method for manufacturing an electronic part, which is capable of reducing the number of steps of superpose-printing, achieving positional accuracy (alignment accuracy) of precise superposed patterns, and layering with substantially no difference in level, thereby improving productivity and dimensional accuracy and eliminating defects. The method for manufacturing an electronic part includes the steps of forming a composite ink pattern layer on a releasing surface of a transfer plate using a relief offset method, and then simultaneously reversely transferring the composite ink pattern layer to a printing object. Various organic transistor elements are formed by combining a conductive ink, an insulating ink, and an ink containing a semiconductor.
US08940116B2	Process for making disposable absorbent garments to reduce absorbent bunching A process for manufacturing elastomeric disposable absorbent garments having reducing absorbent assembly bunching. In one embodiment, the process comprises stretching an elastomeric body panel web; thereafter contracting the body panel web to define a contracted portion; and attaching an absorbent assembly to the contracted portion of the body panel web. In another embodiment, the process comprises providing first and second elastomeric body panel webs both in a stretched state; allowing each body panel web to at least partially contract from the stretched state to a contracted state, thereby defining a contracted portion in each body panel web; and attaching an absorbent assembly to the contracted portion of each body panel web.
US08940114B2	Hybrid manufacturing process and product made using laminated sheets and compressive casing Fabricating a core of a component (34A, 34B, 34C) from a stack (25, 36) of sheets (20) of material with cutouts (22A) in the sheets aligned to form passages (38) in the core. A casing preform (28) is then fitted over the core. The preform is processed to form a casing (29) that brackets at least parts of opposed ends of the stack. Shrinkage of the casing during processing compresses (46) the sheets together. The preform may slide (52) over the core, and may be segmented (28A, 28B, 28C) to fit over the core. A hoop (66) may be fitted and compressed around the segmented casing (29A, 29B, 29C).
US08940113B2	Method and apparatus for determining proper curing of pipe liners using distributed temperature sensing The present invention relates to methods and apparatus utilizing distributed temperature sensing (DTS) to monitor the temperature of a cured-in-place pipe liner to determine if proper curing temperatures and times are achieved. More particularly, an optical fiber is placed between the pipe and the liner running the entire length of the liner. The optical fiber is coupled to a DTS unit. During curing of the liner, the DTS unit sends light pulses down the fiber from one end and detects the characteristics and time delay of light backscattered to the unit. The characteristics are indicative of the temperature of the optical fiber, while the delay is indicative of the round trip time of the light within the fiber, and thus the distance from the DTS unit from which any particular backscatter signal originated.
US08940112B2	Method for solid oxide fuel cell fabrication A method of making a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) includes forming a first sublayer of a first electrode on a first side of a planar solid oxide electrolyte and drying the first sublayer of the first electrode. The method also includes forming a second sublayer of the first electrode on the dried first sublayer of the first electrode prior to firing the first sublayer of the first electrode, firing the first and second sublayers of the first electrode during the same first firing step, and forming a second electrode on a second side of the solid oxide electrolyte.
US08940111B2	Method of achieving trip microstructure in steels by means of deformation heat In a first step of the method of achieving TRIP microstructure in steels by deformation heat, steel feedstock is heated to a temperature below the temperature at which austenite begins to form in the steel in question, i.e. below AC1. In a next step, the feedstock is formed into a final product, using applied severe plastic deformation whereby deformation energy causes the temperature of the material to increase to the final temperature between AC1 and AC3, and whereupon the ferrite-pearlite microstructure transforms into austenite. In a third or last process step, the final product is cooled down from the final temperature to the temperature of the bainite nose of the material (B). The cooling is then interrupted and the material is held at the temperature of the bainite nose (B). Consequently, the TRIP microstructure forms. Finally, the product is cooled down to ambient temperature.
US08940109B2	Method for manufacturing base material for wave gear A method for manufacturing a base material for a wave gear which enables the effective suppression of man-hours and manufacturing cost while providing the required strength and elastic deformation characteristics for an external gear of a wave gear. In this manufacturing method, steel having a carbon content of 0.48% or less is subjected to primary molding by being cold worked into the shape of an external gear for a wave gear. The resulting primary molded article is heated to a temperature range in which the main phase of the metallographic structure thereof forms an austenitic structure. The main phase of the metallographic structure is formed into bainite by carrying out quenching to a predetermined temperature higher than the martensitic transformation starting temperature and maintaining the temperature for a predetermined time. The product is then cooled to normal temperature.
US08940102B2	Methods of removing particles from over semiconductor substrates Some embodiments include methods of removing particles from over surfaces of semiconductor substrates. Liquid may be flowed across the surfaces and the particles. While the liquid is flowing, electrophoresis and/or electroosmosis may be utilized to enhance transport of the particles from the surfaces and into the liquid. In some embodiments, temperature, pH and/or ionic strength within the liquid may be altered to assist in the removal of the particles from over the surfaces of the substrates.
US08940097B2	Vertical heat treatment apparatus Provided is a vertical heat treatment apparatus which performs a film-forming process for substrates by supplying a film-forming gas to a plurality of substrates loaded onto a substrate supporter. The substrate supporter is rotated around an inclination axis, and the apparatus includes: a plurality of main holders which are provided at every reception position of the substrates in the substrate supporter and respectively supports the peripheries of the substrates at positions separated from each other in the circumferential direction; and first and second auxiliary holders which are located to be separated from the main holders in the circumferential direction and whose tops are lower than those of the main holders. Each substrate alternates between a position supported by the first auxiliary holder and the main holders and a position supported by the second auxiliary holder and the main holders every rotation of the substrate supporter.
US08940092B1	Hybrid fibers, devices using hybrid fibers, and methods for making hybrid fibers The present invention relates generally to nanocomposite materials. The present invention relates more particularly to hybrid fibers as well as devices including them and methods for making them. Accordingly, one aspect of the invention is a hybrid fiber including a plurality of nanowires, each nanowire having a length, a width, and a thickness, the length being at least 10 times the width and at least 10 times the thickness; and a plurality of binder elements, each binder element having a length, a width, and a thickness, each substantially smaller than the average length of the nanowires and at least one of which is less than about 10 nm in dimension, the binder elements being arranged to intercouple individual nanowires. In certain embodiments, the binder elements are carbon nanotubes, and the nanowires are formed from silicon carbide.
US08940091B2	Surfactant-coated hemihydrate gypsum and production method thereof Surfactant-coated hemihydrate gypsum which is coated with 0.01 to 1 part by weight of a surfactant based on 100 parts by weight of hemihydrate gypsum, wherein the residual rate of the surfactant when the surfactant-coated hemihydrate gypsum is heated up to 300° C. is not less than 40 wt % of the amount of the surfactant before heating.
US08940086B2	Process of making antibacterial coating and antibacterial paper with same, and antibacterial paper Process for making an antibacterial coating includes the following steps. A solution containing titanium dioxide particles and a dispersant is prepared. A mechanical stirring method is employed to prepare a preliminary titanium dioxide dispersed solution. An ultrasonic agitation method is employed to prepare a nanometer titanium dioxide dispersed solution, an average particle size of the titanium dioxide particles being less than or equal to 200 nanometers. Lastly, the nanometer titanium dioxide dispersed solution is mixed with a papermaking coating to prepare an antibacterial coating.
US08940085B2	Humidifier with ultraviolet disinfection A humidifier for treating humidified air with germicidal light is provided. The humidifier includes a water reservoir, an atomizer to atomize a supply of water, and an ultraviolet light source to expose the atomized water to germicidal light. The ultraviolet light source extends vertically within a cylindrical channel to irradiate the atomized water dissipating upwardly from the atomizer. The water reservoir can include a carbon filter and a hardness-removing module for removing containments and metal oxides from the water supply. A control panel indicates the remaining useful life of the ultraviolet light source, the carbon filter and the hardness-removing module based on historical humidifier usage and water quality levels.
US08940082B2	Filter element for an extractor hood and extractor hood A filter element for an extractor hood includes an odor filter having depressions provided in an entry side of the filter element and extending at least over half of a height of the filter element. A frame holds the odor filter at its edges and has a height which is smaller at least on one side of the frame than a height of the odor filter.
US08940081B2	Combustible gas enrichment apparatus In order to provide a technique for enriching a combustible gas that allows enrichment of the combustible gas to a higher concentration in an efficient manner with minimization of loss of a source material, there are provided an adsorption tower charged with an adsorbent, a feeding/discharging means for feeding a source gas containing a combustible gas and air, a collecting means for desorbing the combustible gas adsorbed to the adsorbent and collecting the desorbed gas, a controlling means for sequentially effecting a combustible gas adsorption process and a combustible gas desorption process, a detecting means for detecting the concentration of the combustible gas in the source gas, and an operation condition setting section for varying an adsorption completion timing for the controlling means to complete the adsorption process, based on the combustible gas concentration detected by the detecting means.
US08940074B2	Pelletized fertilizer and method for manufacturing the same A method for manufacturing pelletized fertilizer includes the following steps of: mixing a biodegradable material and a water-soluble polymer material to form a first mixture; mixing a polyol, water and a nutrient salt to form a second mixture; mixing the first mixture and the second mixture to form a conglomerating gathered third mixture, and stirring the conglomerating gathered third mixture to form small lumps of the third mixture; spraying probiotic endo spores on the small lumps of the third mixture to form a plurality of fertilizer blocks; heating the fertilizer blocks, and extruding the fertilizer blocks to form a fertilizer strip; and cutting the fertilizer strip to form a plurality of pelletized fertilizer.
US08940073B2	Filter material for cleaning air and gases The invention relates to a filter material for cleaning air and gases, comprising a fiber layer (2) made of cellulose fibers bonded to each other in segments by pressing, thus compacting the cellulose fibers in the pressed areas (4).
US08940067B2	Swirl helical elements for a viscous impingement particle collection and hydraulic removal system A system and methods for separating liquids, aerosols, and solids from a flowing gas stream whereby gas flows through a helical path formed in a separator element. Partially separated gas exits the bottom of the separator element at a generally conical cavity. Clean gas exits through an inner tube that is axially aligned beneath the helical path. Separated materials exit through an annular space between the inner tube and an outer tube. Separation occurs in the helical channels which include radially diverging walls to provide an aerodynamically efficient flow, in a region of high swirl created in a generally conical cavity beneath the separator element, and in a toroidal vortex ring created in the annular space. The area and geometry of the helical path, the conical cavity, and the inner and outer tubes is optimized to provide efficient separation at varying gas flow rates and at varying liquid loads.
US08940047B2	Intervertebral spacer device having recessed notch pairs for manipulation using a surgical tool Instrumentation for implanting an artificial intervertebral disc includes static trials and a dynamic trial for determining the appropriate size of disc to be implanted, static trial holders for manipulating the static trials, inserter/impactors for inserting and removing the static trials and for inserting the artificial intervertebral discs, repositioners/extractors for repositioning and extracting the static trials or the artificial intervertebral discs, and a leveler for setting the proper position of the artificial intervertebral disc. Methods for using the same are also disclosed. Features for artificial intervertebral discs and intervertebral spacer devices useful for manipulation by the instrumentation are also disclosed.
US08940042B2	Apparatus for guide-wire based advancement of a rotation assembly Apparatus is provided for use with at least one tissue-adjustment device, including a tissue-engaging element having a distal portion configured to engage at least a first portion of tissue of a patient, and having a proximal portion. At least one docking station is coupled to the proximal portion of the tissue-engaging element and is configured to be coupled to the at least one tissue-adjustment device. The docking station includes a locking mechanism configured to lock the tissue-adjustment device to the tissue-engaging element. At least one guide member is reversibly coupled to the at least one docking station and is configured for facilitating slidable advancement of the at least one tissue-adjustment device toward the tissue-engaging element. Other applications are also described.
US08940035B2	System and method for treating urinary tract disorders A method, device, and system for treatment of urinary tract disorders is provided. The device includes a catheter having multiple lumens for insertion into a urinary bladder and for providing fluid flow within the bladder and within the fluid reservoir within the urethra. The device further includes an anchor to be placed within the bladder. A port hub having multiple ports is connected at a proximal end of the catheter. A method of treatment includes providing heated fluid to a urinary bladder and to a fluid reservoir for insertion into an adjacent organ such as the urethra. Simultaneous treatment or separate treatment may be done. Optionally, a medicated solution may be added to the heated fluid. Additionally, pressure may be adjusted so as to optimize the therapeutic effect.
US08940025B2	Hybrid spinal plates Various spinal plating systems for use in treating spinal pathologies are provided. In certain exemplary embodiments, the spinal plating systems can be configured to allow a surgeon to select a bone screw construct having a particular range of motion for attaching a spinal plate to bone as needed based on the intended use. In one exemplary embodiment, the spinal plating system includes a first bone screw that is polyaxially movable relative to the spinal plate, and a second bone screw that has a range of motion that is substantially limited to a single plane.
US08940022B2	Artificial functional spinal unit system and method for use A stabilization system for a human spine is provided. The stabilization system may include two dynamic interbody devices and/or one or more dynamic posterior stabilization systems. The dynamic interbody devices may be inserted into a disc space using a posterior approach. The dynamic interbody devices may allow for coupled axial rotation and lateral bending of vertebrae adjacent to the dynamic interbody devices. The dynamic posterior stabilization systems may provide resistance to movement that mimics the resistance provided by a normal functional spinal unit.
US08940020B2	Rod connector A connector for engaging two or more rods is disclosed. The connector includes a main body, at least two medial bodies and a compression mechanism. Generally, the connector provides for easy “snap-fit” lateral insertion of the rods into rod openings defined between the medial bodies and the main body. The snap-fit is achieved through a spring bias exerted by the compression mechanism. The compression mechanism may also be configured to lock the rods within the openings, such as through the use of a fastener.
US08940019B2	Bone tissue fixation device and method Systems, methods, and kits incorporating a clamp for securing to bone tissue. The clamp includes gripping members to secure the clamp to the bone tissue without the use of screws. The clamp may be used to treat spinal conditions, and may be secured to the spinous process of vertebrae. Systems, methods and kits can incorporate a fusion member configured to fuse between adjacent spinous processes.
US08940017B2	Implant for hernia repair A hernia repair implant includes a first layer for facing a body structure having a hernia defect to cover the defect while promoting tissue growth into the first layer from the body structure. The implant also includes a second layer opposed to the first layer and made of anti-adhesion material to prevent growth of tissue into the second layer from body structures contacting the second layer. Furthermore, the implant includes at least one engagement strap connected to the first layer and extending therefrom to terminate at a free end. The engagement strap defines opposed thin edges and opposed flat surfaces extending between the edges. At least one barb extends from at least one edge and/or at least one flat surface of the strap and is configured to impede motion of the strap in only a single direction.
US08940014B2	Bond between components of a medical device An elongated member and a method of manufacturing an elongated member may include first, second, and third elongated rod mandrels. The first, second, and third elongated rod mandrels may be fixed together at predetermined proximal and distal locations and at a ball tip. The first, second, and third rod mandrels may be disposed within a tubular coupling element and fixed to the tubular coupling element at the ball tip. The tubular coupling element may be placed into abutment with and fixed to the distal end of an elongated shaft.
US08940010B2	Catheter with a polymide distal tip A catheter having an elongated shaft which has a multilayered distal tip with a first layer formed of a polyimide first material and a second layer formed of a polymeric second material. In one embodiment the multilayered distal tip is a separate member, distal to the distal end of a proximal portion of the shaft. In another embodiment, the shaft has an outer tubular member, and a multilayered inner tubular member with a distal end which forms the multilayered distal tip of the shaft. In a presently preferred embodiment, the polyimide material is a thermoset polyimide. In one embodiment, the polymeric second material is a polyamide material.
US08940005B2	Locking flexible surgical instruments A flexible-shaft surgical instrument has a compression member that is distally movable to provide a compression force between the compression member and a distal compression bearing to compress a plurality of links and rigidly lock a semi-rigid tube formed by those links at any of a variety of user-selectable predetermined positions. The semi-rigid tube is configured to be bent and locked at the user-selectable predetermined position and, upon proximal movement of the compression member, returned to an unlocked state without significant plastic deformation of the semi-rigid tube.
US08940002B2	Tissue anchor system A tissue anchor system includes a plurality of elongated members pivotally coupled by a pivot member and at least one coupler coupled to at least one of the elongated members between a pivot point and an end of the elongated member which coupler is operable to secure the elongated members in a configuration that securely couples the tissue anchor to tissue.
US08939994B2	Suction fixing device A suction fixing device to be fixed to an organic base includes at least one low-pressure casing, at least one attachment device operative to apply a low pressure to the surface of said organic base; and a holding device operative to secure the fixing device to the organic base. The holding device engages the organic base when low pressure is applied to the surface of the organic base.
US08939977B2	Systems and methods for separating bone fixation devices from introducer Systems and methods for separating an internal bone fixation device from an introducer are disclosed. In some embodiments, a separation system includes a stabilizer configured to slide over an introducer for delivery of a bone fixation device to a bone cavity, the stabilizer being further configured to score a proximal end of the bone fixation device; and a separator configured to engage the introducer and to provide an impact to the introducer to separate the introducer from the bone fixation device.
US08939975B2	Gap control via overmold teeth and hard stops A forceps includes an end effector assembly having a stop and a plurality of overmold teeth within at least one jaw member. One (or both) of the jaw members is moveable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. One (or both) of the jaw members includes a stop molded within an insulative housing, and an insulator plate with the overmold teeth formed from plastic. The overmold teeth extend through openings within a sealing plate and protrude past the tissue sealing surface of the sealing plate. The stop primarily controls the gap distance between opposing jaw members by bearing most of an applied load and the overmold teeth assist in controlling the gap distance by bearing the remaining applied load.
US08939965B2	Ophthalmic apparatus and method of operating the same An ophthalmic apparatus including an observation system configured for displaying a moving image of a patient's eye, an optical system for directing an illumination beam into the patient's eye and for directing an observation beam from the patient's eye into the observation system, a control system configured for controlling the optical system, and a control stick for inputting control signals into the control system including an auxiliary control element being provided on the control stick for inputting auxiliary control signals into the control system, wherein the control system is configured for controlling a display mode of displaying the moving image of the observation system according to the auxiliary control signals. The invention further relates to a method of operating said ophthalmic apparatus.
US08939964B2	Electrically switchable multi-spot laser probe In certain embodiments, a system may include a housing, one or more lenses, and a scanning system. The housing has an interior region. A lens is disposed within the interior region and transmits a light beam. The scanning system is disposed within the interior region and comprises a number of scanning cells, where each scanning cell comprises an electro-optical (EO) material. The scanning system performs the following for a number of iterations to yield a spot pattern: receive one or more voltages and electrically steer the light beam with the EO material from a current direction to a next direction in response to the voltages.
US08939961B2	Controller for an extremity hyperbaric device A controller is operable to selectively supply gas to, and evacuate gas from, regions of a hyperbaric wound treatment chamber. The controller operates to inflate a passage or rib of the device to provide that the device is made sufficiently rigid for inserting a limb therethrough, and inflate an inflatable cuff to create a seal against the limb. The controller also operates to evacuate ambient air trapped within the chamber, and optionally partially evacuate the passage or rib, after the seal is created by the inflatable cuff, and then introduce oxygen into the chamber, and optionally inflate the passage or rib. The cuff, when inflated and creating a seal against a limb, optionally is at least partially within the chamber, and the treatment gas is supplied to the chamber to maintain the seal of the cuff against the limb.
US08939952B2	Seal for a rectal or ostomy appliance A rectal appliance with a tubular member defining a communication passage for body waste, and first and second inflatable chamber portions carried on the tubular member for forming internal and external seals with respect to the anus. One or both of the inflatable chamber portions have a partly flared shape. The second inflatable chamber portion has a low external profile, and a concave sealing surface. The inflatable chamber portions are defined at least partly by a common flexible membrane that is constrained near a middle region to define a narrow waist between the two inflatable chamber portions.
US08939947B2	Systems and methods for radiographically identifying an access port An access port for subcutaneous implantation is disclosed. Such an access port may comprise a body for capturing a septum for repeatedly inserting a needle therethrough into a cavity defined within the body. Further, the access port may include at least one feature structured and configured for identification of the access port subsequent to subcutaneous implantation. Methods of identifying a subcutaneously implanted access port are also disclosed. For example, a subcutaneously implanted access port may be provided and at least one feature of the subcutaneously implanted access port may be perceived. Further, the subcutaneously implanted access port may be identified in response to perceiving the at least one feature. In one embodiment, an identification feature is included on an insert that is incorporated into the access port so as to be visible after implantation via x-ray imaging technology.
US08939943B2	Medicament delivery device for administration of opioid antagonists including formulations for naloxone Medicament delivery devices for administration of opioid antagonists are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a housing, a medicament container disposed within the housing and an energy storage member disposed within the housing. The medicament container is filled with a naloxone composition that includes naloxone or salts thereof, a tonicity-adjusting agent, and a pH-adjusting agent, whereby the osmolality of the naloxone composition ranges from about 250-350 mOsm and the pH ranges from about 3-5. The energy storage member is configured to produce a force to deliver the naloxone composition.
US08939922B2	Standalone system for assisting in a life-saving situation A system and a method is disclosed for monitoring parameters during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including a compression measuring means, a ventilation measuring means and a processing means. If at least one of the measured values deviate from a respective reference range, the processing means provides an indication of the deviation. If more than one of the measured values deviate from a respective reference range, the deviations are prioritized with an indication being provided first to the deviation having a higher priority. The invention also regards a device for positioning on a patient's chest during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, which measures compression and which comprises a feedback module for providing a tactile output related to the measurements.
US08939892B2	Endoscopic image processing device, method and program Endoscopic images and virtual endoscopic images are obtained. Then, an endoscopic image captured at a predetermined position of the anatomical structure is extracted from the obtained endoscopic images, and a comparative virtual endoscopic image virtually generated as if it is captured at a position corresponding to the predetermined position is extracted from the obtained virtual endoscopic images, and the extracted images are associated with each other. A three-dimensional position corresponding to each pixel forming the endoscopic image captured at the predetermined position is calculated based on a three-dimensional position of each pixel forming the comparative virtual endoscopic image. Then, volume data is generated from the endoscopic image captured at the predetermined position based on a pixel value of each pixel forming the endoscopic image and the three-dimensional position calculated for each pixel.
US08939881B2	Apparatus for loading dosimetrically customizable brachytherapy carriers A device for loading and customizing brachytherapy carriers based on the principles of optimizing a more precise and predictable dosimetry, and adaptable to the geometric challenges of a tumor bed in a real-time setting. The present invention relates to a specialized loading device designed to enable a medical team to create a radionuclide carrier for each patient and tumor reliably, reproducibly and efficiently.
US08939877B2	Method and apparatus for forming fan-folded web of labels with improved registration An off line apparatus for converting a rolled web into a fan-fold web and method of fan folding a web is described. The apparatus has a creasing station capable of receiving the web at a feed rate. The creasing station has a first die roller, wherein the first die roller comprises a first blade and a first cushion, and a second die roller. A coupling mechanism synchronizes rotation of the rollers such that the first blade engages the second cushion and the second blade engages the first cushion during one each rotation. A reader determines the location of a gap between the labels. A controller receives the location of the gap from said reader and communication with a drive mechanism to adjust the rotation rate such that the first blade and the second cushion engage.
US08939875B1	Reinforced bag seam, method and apparatus for making same An apparatus for making a film bag with reinforced bag seams includes a film extruder that produces a continuous tube of film. A flattener produces a continuous web of flattened film which has an upper surface and a lower surface. A fold maker has a receiving portion positioned above the web and a displacing portion is positioned below the web that moves cyclically upward to a first position to locate a portion of the web into the receiving portion, thereby forming a fold. A fold retention device prevents the fold from opening. A presser flattens the fold against the web. A sealer seals through the fold, forming a reinforced bag seam. A cutter severs a sealed portion from an unsealed portion of the web. A transport mechanism moves the film from the extruder, through the flattener, into the fold maker, beneath the presser, into the sealer and to the cutter.
US08939858B2	Electrically variable drive unit An electrically variable drive unit having two electric motors is provided. The first electric motor is mounted along the same axis as an engine. The second electric motor is mounted along the same axis as a transmission output.
US08939855B1	Mounting systems, kits and methods of converting an engine The invention relates to devices and kits adapted and configured to convert engine systems to enable the engine to use wider belts. The engine systems suitable for conversion can include, for example, an internal combustion engine, an electric alternator driven by the engine from its mechanical power take off, all disposed in an engine compartment. The mechanical power take-off includes a belt pulley connected to a free end of an engine crankshaft.
US08939854B1	Device for baseball training A device for Baseball pitcher training, employing a heavy, rigid, frame, heavy anterior target or impact drape, and heavy posterior target or impact drape.
US08939849B2	Multi-layer golf ball Multi-layer golf balls having a relatively hard outer core surrounding a relatively soft, low compression inner core are provided. The inner core generally has a compression of less than 50 and the inner core and outer core generally have a combined dual core compression of 50 or greater. The outer core generally has a Shore C hardness of 80 or greater. A cover, which can be a single-, dual-, or multi-layer cover, is provided to surround the outer core. A moisture barrier layer is optionally provided between the outer core and the cover. The moisture vapor transmission rate of the moisture barrier layer is preferably less than the moisture vapor transmission rate of the cover.
US08939846B2	Self-contained, resettable bowling pin release A bowling pin release mechanism, which is used to release bowling pins onto the lane for the first ball, which is pin cell independent. As such, aside from the vertical, reciprocating motion of the frame structure on which it is mounted, does not require additional mechanical or electromechanical mechanisms or components for pin release and reset operations. The resettable pin support and release mechanisms are contained within the pin cell.
US08939840B2	System and method for playsets using tracked objects and corresponding virtual worlds There is provided a system and method for playsets using tracked objects and corresponding virtual worlds. There is provided an object for use with a physical environment and connectable to a virtual world corresponding to the physical environment, the object including a processor and a plurality of sensors including a position sensor. The processor is configured to establish a first connection with the virtual world, wherein the virtual world contains a virtual object corresponding to the object, determine a position of the object using the position sensor, and send the position of the object using the first connection. There is also provided a physical environment having similar capabilities as the object.
US08939829B2	Combine linear side-shake cleaning control system A combine side-shaking control system includes a sieve for separating crop material from other materials and configured to move in a fore-aft direction. At least one side-shaking assembly includes a mounting device attached to a combine chassis, a lower plate configured to rotate about a lower plate axis and an upper plate configured to (i) have an upper plate rotational motion and rotate responsive to the rotation of the lower plate and (ii) have an upper plate substantially linear motion in a substantially linear direction. A fixed arm is rotatably coupled to the upper plate and attached to the sieve. An actuation device is configured to rotate the lower plate about the lower plate axis. Responsive to the rotation of the upper plate, the sieve is controlled to move diagonal to the fore-aft direction in the substantially linear direction of the upper plate substantially linear motion.
US08939821B2	Sliding door device A sliding door device which a sliding door is inserted into the guide portion in one direction of the sliding direction as an insertion direction upon assembling. A rack gear includes a plurality of standard teeth arranged along the sliding door, and a thick tooth having a larger width, along the sliding door, than those of the standard teeth and being disposed in a left/right symmetrical position with respect to a center in the sliding door. A pinion gear includes a single large tooth groove engaged with the thick tooth, and a short tooth having a length shorter than those of the other teeth while abutting onto a tooth tip of the thick tooth positioned at a rear side of the insertion direction, from among the respective thick teeth.
US08939800B2	Connection terminal A connection terminal includes a bushar, wherein at least one insertion opening for accommodating a bridging device is formed on the bushar, wherein the insertion opening is designed in the form of a material passage having a hole collar, wherein the hole collar of the material passage encircles the insertion opening. The hole collar extends away from the surface of the bushar in the opposite direction to the insertion direction of the bridging device.
US08939798B2	Local area networks for intelligent patching system controllers and related methods, controllers and communications interfaces Communications interfaces are provided that include a connector port that has housing that defines a plug aperture and at least first through eighth contacts that extend into the plug aperture. These communications interfaces further include an Ethernet interface (e.g., an Ethernet switch) and a multi-drop communication interface (e.g., an RS-485 transceiver). First through fourth conductive paths are provided that electrically connect the respective first through fourth contacts of the connector port to the Ethernet interface. Fifth and sixth conductive paths are provided that electrically connect the respective fifth and sixth contacts of the connector port to the multi-drop communication interface.
US08939790B2	Signal cable, cable connector and signal cable connecting apparatus including the same A signal cable, a cable connector, and a signal cable connecting apparatus including the same facilitate connection of the signal cable to the cable connector. The signal cable includes a plurality of signal lines; a cable film which sheaths the plurality of signal lines; and a cable locking portion formed in the cable film, to releasably engage with a cable holder of a cable connector.
US08939786B2	Plug connector which can be cleaned easily A plug connector having a plug body for holding the plug side of a socket body and having a resilient cage arranged on the plug body with resilient tongues which are axially slotted on the plug side, clasp the circumference of the socket body when it is mated with the plug body, and can be compressed radially by a locking sleeve which can be moved on the resilient cage. According to the invention, the resilient cage is itself arranged movably on the plug body and can be pushed back so far in the cable-side direction to a cleaning position that the plug-side end of the plug body is freely accessible.
US08939784B2	Test socket having a housing with clamping devices to connect the housing to a floating guide A semiconductor chip package test socket may include a socket housing; a plurality of probe needles in the socket housing; a conductive pad on the probe needles; a floating guide configured to cover an edge of the conductive pad and configured to provide a semiconductor chip package on the conductive pad; and/or clamps fixed at the socket housing. The clamps may combine the floating guide with the socket housing.
US08939781B2	Implementing reconfigurable power connector for multiple wiring configurations A method and structures are provided for implementing a reconfigurable power connector for multiple wiring configurations. The reconfigurable power connector optionally is configured to connect to either a 4-wire delta (Δ) or a 5-wire wye (Y). The reconfigurable power connector includes a fifth pin that is moveable between a retracted position in the 4-wire delta (Δ) configuration and an extended position in the 5-wire wye (Y) configuration.
US08939780B2	Connector structure and electronic device having the same In a connector structure, a moving element is pushed by a connector to move horizontally with respect to a first housing, while a linking element is moved accordingly by the moving element vertically with respect to the first housing. With such structural relation, the connector structure may be substantially reduced in its thickness before connection with the connector, saving room for the thickness of an electronic device where the connector structure is disposed. As the connector is inserted to the connector structure, the sinked linking element provides necessary structural support for withholding the connector, securing the contact between the connector and a connecting jack of the connector structure, and preventing the connector from detaching from the connector structure.
US08939777B2	USB3.0 connector and method of making the same A USB3.0 connector includes an insulative body, a plurality of first and second terminals, and an outer shell covering the insulative body. The insulative body includes a base that has a base upper wall, a base lower wall, and two base sidewalls. The base lower wall has a rear end notched in a frontward direction to form a plurality of alternating shallow and deep notches to position first and second legs of the first and second terminals, which are bent downwardly. The alternating shallow and deep notches space the first legs apart from the second legs, respectively. The number of component parts for assembly is therefore reduced.
US08939773B2	Connectors providing haptic feedback A first connector may include a housing defining a first connector face to be positioned in a first position or a second position proximate to a second connector face of a second connector. A first extremely high frequency (EHF) communication unit may be disposed in the housing for communicating with a second EHF communication unit of the second connector when the first connector face is positioned in first or second position relative to the second connector face. A first magnet may be disposed in the housing. The first magnet may align with and repel a second magnet disposed relative to the second connector face when the first connector face is positioned in the second position. The first magnet may be configured not to align with and not to repel the second magnet when first connector face is positioned in the first position relative to the second connector face.
US08939770B2	Maternal simulator Device for simulating birth and birth related complications, the device being adapted to be attached to a real human being 5 and having an outer skin 1 with a simulated vaginal opening 6, said opening being adapted to be situated adjacent the lower part of the person 5, further having a simulated uterus 18 adapted to contain a foetus manikin 29, said uterus 18 having an opening 20 coinciding with the vaginal opening 6 of the outer skin 1, said uterus 18 further a uterus simulator 51 for simulating uterus conditions between a simulated atonic state and a simulated contracted state, and further comprising a first conveyor 27 for conveying simulated blood from a blood container 33 to the simulated vaginal opening 6, when the simulated uterus 53 is in the atonic state.
US08939766B2	Dental tools for photo-curing of dental fillings A dental tool for use in photo-cured filling processes. The dental tool includes a tool tip formed from a material that allows the transmission of ultraviolet and visible light wavelengths through the tool tip without significant distortion or reflection. The material is also relatively high strength so not to shatter or break during use. The fill material will also not easily adhere to the tool. The material of a preferred embodiment is sapphire. The tool is able to continue to compact and shape the fill material while the composite polymer fill material is undergoing photo-curing. The light beam used for photo-curing is able to safely pass through the tool without the risk of damage to the surrounding tissue from reflection or distortion of the light beam.
US08939763B2	Dental impression tray with absorbent barriers A dental impression apparatus for obtaining a patient's dental impression is provided. The dental impression apparatus includes a support frame of a predefined shape, a partially permeable membrane mounted on the support frame, and absorbent barrier members. The support frame includes a distal member, a buccal edge member, and a lingual edge member. The absorbent barrier members mounted to the buccal edge member and the lingual edge member of the support frame define opposing troughs separated by the partially permeable membrane. The opposing troughs receive the patient's mandibular teeth and maxillary teeth. The opposing troughs are deposited with a first impression material and/or a second impression material for obtaining the dental impression of the patient. The absorbent barrier members confine a flow of the first impression material and the second impression material within the opposing troughs, when the patient applies a biting force within the opposing troughs.
US08939760B2	Spike anneal residence time reduction in rapid thermal processing chambers The present invention generally relates to methods of cooling a substrate during rapid thermal processing. The methods generally include positioning a substrate in a chamber and applying heat to the substrate. After the temperature of the substrate is increased to a desired temperature, the substrate is rapidly cooled. Rapid cooling of the substrate is facilitated by increasing a flow rate of a gas through the chamber. Rapid cooling of the substrate is further facilitated by positioning the substrate in close proximity to a cooling plate. The cooling plate removes heat from substrate via conduction facilitated by gas located therebetween. The distance between the cooling plate and the substrate can be adjusted to create a turbulent gas flow therebetween, which further facilitates removal of heat from the substrate. After the substrate is sufficiently cooled, the substrate is removed from the chamber.
US08939754B2	Curved surface forming device for adjustable segmented mold board with square rams A curved surface forming device for an adjustable segmented mold board with square rams, consisting of an upper group and a lower group of adjustable molds (4) whose height can be adjusted, and a loading mechanism. The adjustable molds (4) are arranged in the loading mechanism and at least one group of adjustable molds (4) can move up and down under the drive of the loading mechanism. The upper group and the lower group of the adjustable molds (4) are respectively provided with M×N and (M−1)×(N−1) square rams (1) capable of swinging. The upper and the lower square rams (1) are arranged in an interlaced manner in both transverse and longitudinal directions. The square rams (1) are composed of a square plate (a) and the sphere (b) with the pressure imposition surface being a plane or a curved surface. The curved surface forming device can eliminate the crumpling and deformation generated in the board punching, reduce dents and improve processing quality.
US08939752B2	Mold, process for producing mold, and process for producing sheet A mold comprising alumina having a microscopic pattern, in which distances between adjacent recesses or salients therein are not longer than wavelength of visible light, formed by anodic oxidation on a surface of an aluminum pre-mold without a rolling mark, wherein height or depth difference at a crystal grain boundary is 300 nm or less.
US08939751B2	Annular die spiral groove configuration An annular die has a mandrel having a spiral groove formed in a surface of the mandrel that distributes a flow of liquid across the mandrel surface and directs the flow of liquid in a flow direction across the spiral groove and across the mandrel surface. At least a portion of the spiral groove has a cross-section configuration where an interior surface of the spiral groove portion is oriented toward the flow direction as the interior surface extends to and intersects with the mandrel surface. The annular die has particular, but not limited, application as a blown film die.
US08939723B2	Combining assembly for fan fixing base A combining assembly for a fan fixing base is fixed in a housing and includes a fan module and a frame plate. The fan module includes a fixing base, a heat-dissipating fan disposed in the fixing base, and a plurality of locking elements. The heat-dissipating fan is provided with a plurality of locking holes. The fixing base has a plurality of through-holes. The locking elements are disposed through the through-holes to be connected into the locking holes, thereby fixing the heat-dissipating fan into the fixing base. The frame plate is provided with a plurality of positioning troughs to correspond to the locking elements. The fan module is engaged in the positioning troughs via the locking elements.
US08939721B2	Fan assembly A fan assembly used in an electronic device is disclosed. The fan assembly includes a fan and the casing securing the fan. The casing includes a top plate, a front plate, a rear plate and two side plates. The top plate comprises a plurality of mounting pieces and a mounting portion located on each mounting piece. The front plate is secured to the fan. The rear plate is secured to the fan and opposite to the front plate. The two side plates are secured to the front plate and the rear plate. Each side plate comprises two positioning pieces, and each positioning piece defines a positioning hole. The plurality of mounting pieces abuts the two positioning pieces of the two side plates, and the mounting piece is engaged in the positioning hole.
US08939715B2	Active tip clearance control for shrouded gas turbine blades and related method A turbine bucket tip clearance control system includes a rotor assembly having a rotor supporting a plurality of axially spaced wheels, each wheel mounting an annular row of buckets, the annular row of buckets on at least one of the plurality of axially-spaced wheels having a radially outer tip shroud provided with at least one seal tooth. A stator assembly includes a radially inwardly facing, axially-stepped surface, formed with radially inner and outer seal surfaces connected by a shoulder. The stator assembly and rotor assembly are moveable axially relative to each other, enabling selective positioning of the at least one seal tooth radially opposite one of the radially inner and outer seal surfaces to thereby selectively alter a clearance gap between the at least one seal tooth and the radially inward facing axially-stepped surface.
US08939711B2	Outer rim seal assembly in a turbine engine A seal assembly between a hot gas path and a disc cavity in a turbine engine includes a non-rotatable vane assembly including a row of vanes and an inner shroud, a rotatable blade assembly adjacent to the vane assembly and including a row of blades and a turbine disc that forms a part of a turbine rotor, and an annular wing member located radially between the hot gas path and the disc cavity. The wing member extends generally axially from the blade assembly toward the vane assembly and includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart flow passages extending therethrough from a radially inner surface thereof to a radially outer surface thereof. The flow passages effect a pumping of cooling fluid from the disc cavity toward the hot gas path during operation of the engine.
US08939705B1	Turbine abradable layer with progressive wear zone multi depth grooves Turbine and compressor casing abradable component embodiments for turbine engines, with composite grooves and vertically projecting rows of first ridges in planform patterns, to reduce, redirect and/or block blade tip airflow leakage downstream into the grooves rather than from turbine blade airfoil high to low pressure sides. The abradable component embodiments have a multi-depth grooves formed in the abradable substrate surface between pairs of elongated continuous tip surface first ridges. These ridge and multi-depth groove embodiments have first lower and second upper wear zones. The lower zone, in the deeper grooves, optimizes engine airflow characteristics, while the upper zone, in the shallower grooves, is optimized to minimize blade tip gap and wear by being more easily abradable than the lower zone.
US08939702B2	Sub-sea apparatus and operating method Apparatus and method for handling a fluid-tight flange coupling between a first and a second conduit component while maintaining the fluid integrity of the coupling. The apparatus includes a gripping mechanism configured to straddle the flange coupling and grip both of the first and second conduit components. The gripping mechanism is mounted on a lifting frame able to bear the loadings upon the gripped components during a moving operation. The apparatus includes a base frame with a gripping mechanism to receive the flange coupling. The coupled components are gripped on each side of the flange coupling to maintain the fluid integrity of the flange coupling.
US08939701B2	Fork with rollers Machines are often used to collect and transport materials in a work environment. One of the more common methods of collecting and transporting materials is with a fork. The tines of a conventional fork may damage the materials being collected by the machine. Tines are also difficult to attach other work implements to. The disclosed apparatus facilitates collecting material with less resultant damage to the material. The disclosed apparatus also simplifies the connection of other work implements to the machine, in particular, a bucket, by not requiring that the fork first be removed from the machine to attach the bucket. The tine has a base member with a distal end; a roller rotatably coupled to the base member proximate to the distal end; and a part of the roller is elevated above the base member.
US08939699B2	Construction machine with hydraulic pipes In a construction machine, a boom assist cylinder (7A) assists an operation of a boom (4) by a hydraulic pressure, and an arm assist cylinder (8A) assists an operation of an arm (5) by a hydraulic pressure. An accumulator (16) accumulates operation oil to be supplied to the boom assist cylinder and the arm assist cylinder in a pressurized state. A first hydraulic pipe (14) connects between the boom assist cylinder and the arm assist cylinder. A second hydraulic pipe (12) connects between the arm assist cylinder and the accumulator. The second hydraulic pipe is connected to a hydraulic connection port of the arm assist cylinder so that the operation oil is supplied in a direction of closing the arm from the accumulator to the arm assist cylinder.
US08939696B2	Automatic carrier transfer for transferring a substrate carrier in a semiconductor manufacturing post-process and method of transferring the substrate carrier using the same A carrier transfer for automatically transferring a substrate carrier includes a gripper detachably coupled to the substrate carrier, the substrate carrier including a plurality of substrates and at least one open gate through which the plurality of substrates are loaded into or unloaded from the substrate carrier. The gripper includes a gate blocking unit secured to the gripper and configured to shift to a blocking position, the blocking position being a position of the gate blocking unit that partially blocks the gate to prevent the plurality of substrates from being separated from the substrate carrier during the automatic transferring of the substrate carrier.
US08939693B2	Wood screw The present invention is configured by a wood screw main body, and a truncated cone-shaped washer that is rotatable in relation to a head of the wood screw main body such that a top surface of the head and a top surface of the truncated cone-shaped washer are substantially on the same plane, and attached so as not to detach from the head. When a retainer element is secured by the wood screw to a wood material to be supported, frictional heat can be prevented from occurring in the retainer element, and the retainer element can be secured by only the fastening force of the wood screw. The retainer element can be efficiently prevented from breaking, and attached such that the head of the wood screw and the surface of the retainer element are on the same plane.
US08939687B2	Hob peeling device and method A device for cutting teeth in gear blanks by hob peeling, the device having a workpiece spindle for holding the gear blank, the workpiece spindle being rotationally drivable about a workpiece rotational axis, the device having a tool spindle which carries a peeling wheel having cutting edges and which is rotationally drivable about a tool rotational axis, wherein the tool spindle and the workpiece spindle may be positioned relative to one another at a fixed or variable axis intersection angle, and for the purpose of forward feed and infeed, the tool spindle is movable relative to the workpiece spindle in the radial direction and in the axial direction with reference to the workpiece rotational axis by means of positioning drives, and the device having an electronic control device for controlling the positioning drives and rotationally driving the tool spindle and the workpiece spindle at a specified rotational speed ratio, optionally with a changing phase position. In order to expand the production spectrum, it is proposed that the control device is set up or may be set up in such a way that during cutting of teeth in a coarsely precut or uncut blank, a radial emerging motion out of the gear blank is superimposed on the axial feed at the end of the feed, and/or a radial submerging motion into the gear blank is superimposed on the axial feed at the start of the feed.
US08939678B2	Method and system of laying underwater pipelines in the bed of a body of water A method of laying underwater pipelines in the bed of a body of water, the method including laying an underwater pipeline along a given path on the bed of the body of water; breaking up a ground mass along the path to a given depth in the bed; and fluidifying the broken ground mass beneath the underwater pipeline to sink the underwater pipeline into the fluidified ground mass.
US08939639B2	Tourbillon The present invention relates to a tourbillon of a movement having: a rotatably mounted rotating carriage (6) connected to a second pinion (46), a balance (12) mounted on the rotating carriage (6) relative to a balance shaft (28) and also having an escape wheel (16) mounted on the rotating carriage (6) and operatively connected to the balance (12) via a lever, characterized by: a brake element (30) arranged on the rotating carriage (6), which can be brought into engagement with the balance (12) and is movable axially to the balance shaft (28).
US08939633B2	Area light source device An area light source device has a light guide plate including a light incident end face, a light guide plate main body thinner than a thickness of the light incident end face, and a light introducing unit formed in continuation with the light guide plate main body and so that thickness gradually becomes thinner from the light incident end face side towards the light guide plate main body side, a light source arranged at a position facing the light incident end face, a diffuser plate and one or more prism sheets arranged on a surface on a light emission side of the light guide plate main body, and a light shielding sheet arranged on an upper side of the diffuser plate and the prism sheet in a region excluding a light emitting region of the light guide plate main body.
US08939631B2	Controlling device with an insulating portion A control apparatus is provided with a substrate disposed inside a main case and on which light sources are mounted. A surface panel in which light-source display windows are formed at positions opposite the light sources, is also disposed in the main case. The outer rim of the surface of the surface panel facing the main case is affixed to the front-surface rim of the main case with an insulating part sandwiched therebetween.
US08939625B2	Optical device, in particular for an automotive vehicle, such as a lighting or signalling device An optical device, in particular for an automotive vehicle, such as a lighting or signaling device, comprising at least one light source, and at least one light guide designed to guide at least some of the light emitted by the light source, the light guide comprising at least one output face and at least one reflection face designed to reflect, towards the output face, light being propagated in the guide, wherein the light guide exhibits a cylindrical sheet form and/or the output face is not completely planar.
US08939622B2	Signal light device for a motor vehicle A device is for a lighting/signaling assembly of an automotive vehicle. The assembly includes a substantially transparent optical material and at least one light source of an “LED” type arranged for emitting light rays propagating within a thickness of the optical material. The device comprises a plate of substantially transparent optical material forming a screen and including at least one substantially bilateral elongated bulge defining a substantially circular overall substantially perpendicular cross-section and substantially mean longitudinal axis in a substantially mid-plane of the bulge and being adapted to form a light guide. At least one LED is disposed at at least one end of the light guide and defines a main axis of the LED that is substantially orthogonal to a substantially longitudinal axis of the light guide.
US08939619B2	Vehicular headlamp Provided is a vehicular headlamp that includes a light source unit, a reflector, a heat sink, a fixation frame fixed inside an external case of a lamp, a movable frame supported on the fixation frame to be movable in a vertical direction, a lens unit including a projection lens and a lens holder and supported on the movable frame to be movable in a horizontal direction, a first aiming operating shaft that performs optical axis adjustment, and a second aiming operating shaft that performs the optical axis adjustment. In particular, the lens unit moves in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction with respect to the fixation frame while a distance from a focus of light reflected by the reflector to the projection lens is constant, and the light source unit is fixed to the lamp housing while the heat sink is positioned outside the external case.
US08939616B1	Light fixture with privacy shroud A light fixture including a housing having a wall extending from a bottom surface to a top surface and forming an opening, a socket proximate the bottom surface for receiving an illumination source, and a shroud removably secured to and extending away from the top surface. The shroud may include at least one protrusion extending from a rear surface and connectable to a housing top surface ridge.
US08939613B2	Light-emitting diode die packages and methods for producing A LED die package includes an LED chip having a p-type electrode and an n-type electrode; an accommodating housing, for accommodating the LED chip, being made of transparent material and defining an accommodating space, an open end through which the accommodating space is accessible, a closed end opposite to the open end, and two through holes formed on a surface of the closed end, wherein the LED chip is mounted within the accommodating space, so that the p-type electrode and the n-type electrode of the LED chip are exposed via the trough holes; and a carrier having a conductor mounting surface and predetermined conductors formed on the conductor mounting surface, wherein the LED chip is mounted on the conductor mounting surface of the carrier, so that the respective electrodes thereof are electrically connected to predetermined conductors formed on the conductor mounting surface of the carrier via wires.
US08939610B2	Energy efficient illumination apparatus and method for illuminating surfaces A system for illuminating an object is provided, the system comprising a coherent or semi-coherent light source and a first diffuser positioned relative to the coherent or semi-coherent light source so as to receive said coherent or semi-coherent light. The first diffuser may diffuse the light to produce diffused light. An actuator having a moveable element, such as a moveable reflective surface, may be positioned to project the diffused light onto an object, and may be moved to project light onto different portions of the object. This movement may be performed with such rapidity that it is not perceived by a person viewing the object. Rather, the entire object would appear to be illuminated. Movement of the element may be controlled by a computer, and may be performed according to a predefined routine.
US08939604B2	Modular LED strip lighting apparatus A LED based lighting apparatus is disclosed. The light engine used in the lighting apparatus may use a multi-layer metal core printed circuit board and have a plurality of LED groups that are independently controllable by a control unit. The power supply input and return paths connected to each LED group may be implemented on different layers to allow a compact footprint that may be used with traditional fluorescent encasements with relatively little modification.
US08939595B2	Backlight assembly and display device including the same This invention relates to a backlight assembly having improved heat dissipation performance and a simplified structure and to a display device including the same. The backlight assembly includes a light source unit for generating light, a housing for accommodating the light source unit and having an aperture, a middle frame coupled to the housing and receiving the light source unit, and an LED fixing frame which is adjacent to the light source unit and is coupled to the housing and at least a part of which is exposed through the aperture.
US08939592B2	Polarizer and light-emitting device Provided is a polarizer that includes wire grid structure (11) having a plurality of thin metal wires arranged to extend in one direction. Thin metal wire (13) is formed by stacking aluminum layer (5) and silver layer (6). Silver layer 6 is disposed on a side wherein incoming light enters wire grid structure (11).
US08939588B2	Device for protection of a multibeam optical instrument A protection device for an optical instrument of a satellite including a body on which the optical instrument is mounted, the optical instrument including a central mirror and peripheral mirrors reflecting light towards the central mirror, said protection device having a folded position and a deployed position, includes a plurality of panels rigid in the deployed position, the device forming a cellular structure including a tube for each peripheral mirror, the section of the tubes being a polygon, the tubes being disposed in such a manner as to protect the peripheral mirrors against stray illumination, and said panels being held against the body of the satellite in the folded position.
US08939586B2	Systems and methods for projecting in response to position The present disclosure relates to systems and methods that are related to projection.
US08939583B2	Ophthalmic apparatus, method of controlling ophthalmic apparatus and storage medium An ophthalmic apparatus comprising: an acquisition unit configured to acquire a first fundus image of an eye and a second fundus image of the eye; a first generation unit configured to generate, by performing processing of enhancing contrast of a first characteristic region of a part of the first fundus image, an image which corresponds to the first characteristic region; a second generation unit configured to generate, by performing processing of enhancing contrast of a second characteristic region of a part of the second fundus image which corresponds to the first characteristic region, an image which corresponds to the second characteristic region; and a correction unit configured to correct an acquisition position of a tomographic image of the eye based on a positional displacement between the images which respectively correspond to the first and second characteristic regions.
US08939578B2	Progressive reading and intermediate distance lens defined by employment of a zernike expansion There is provided a lens that includes a corridor having a width greater than or equal to about 6 millimeters. The lens has astigmatism less than or equal to about 0.5 diopter within the corridor. There is also provided an item of eyewear that includes such a lens, and a method for representing a surface of an ophthalmic lens.
US08939572B2	Control of air-based media dryer Examples are provided of controlling sheet media dryers. A controller operates a fan at plural duty cycles and correlates a resulting air pressure to each to define empirical data pairs. A parabolic curve fit to the empirical data is used to derive additional data pairs, and a lookup table is defined using the empirical and derived data pairs. The controller uses the lookup table to operate the fan during normal operations of a sheet media dryer.
US08939568B2	Ink composition containing polyurethane vinyl hybrid latexes Ink compositions and method of making the same are disclosed. A disclosed example ink composition includes a liquid vehicle, a colorant system and polyurethane vinyl hybrid latexes. Also disclosed is a method of using such ink composition containing polyurethane vinyl hybrid latexes.
US08939559B2	Non-aqueous cleaning liquid and cleaning method A non-aqueous cleaning liquid which is used for cleaning an ink flow path, through which a non-aqueous ink is circulated, in an ink jet recording apparatus including the ink flow path and with which a container composed of polyolefin is filled, includes a pigment and an organic solvent. In the non-aqueous cleaning liquid, a content of the pigment is 0.001% by mass to 0.5% by mass and an average particle size (d50) of the pigment is 10 nm to 500 nm.
US08939556B2	Fluid ejection device A fluid ejection device includes a flexible membrane, an adhesive layer, a piezoelectric material layer, and first and second electrically conductive layers. The adhesive layer and the piezoelectric material layer include edge regions and central regions. A surface of the edge region of the piezoelectric material layer is coplanar with a surface of the edge region of the adhesive layer. The first electrically conductive layer is between the piezoelectric material layer and the adhesive layer such that a surface of the first electrically conductive layer is coplanar with the surface of the edge region of the piezoelectric material layer and the surface of the edge region of the adhesive layer. The second electrically conductive layer is over the surface of the edge region of the piezoelectric material layer, the surface of the edge region of the adhesive layer, the surface of the first electrically conductive layer, and the flexible membrane.
US08939555B2	Compact organic vapor jet printing print head A first device is provided. The first device includes a print head, and a first gas source hermetically sealed to the print head. The print head further includes a first layer further comprising a plurality of apertures, each aperture having a smallest dimension of 0.5 to 500 microns. A second layer is bonded to the first layer. The second layer includes a first via in fluid communication with the first gas source and at least one of the apertures. The second layer is made of an insulating material.
US08939549B2	Inkjet printing apparatuses, inkjet nozzles, and methods of forming inkjet nozzles Provided is an inkjet printing apparatus. The inkjet printing apparatus includes a nozzle. The nozzle includes at least two nozzle parts. A first of the at least two nozzle parts has a first tapered shape, and a second of the at least two nozzle parts has a second tapered shape and extends from the first nozzle part. The first and second tapered shapes have a same taper direction.
US08939540B2	Method of measuring printer characteristics A method (300) is described of determining characteristic of an ink jet printer (15). A chart containing multiple regions or patches is printed (320) on a print medium (115) using the ink jet print (15). The chart includes at least a first region printed using a first set of nozzles, and at least a second region printed using a second set of nozzles. The first and second sets of nozzles are a predetermined distance apart in the printer head of the printer (15). The printing of the first and second regions is also separated by a print medium advance operation equal to the predetermined distance. This causes the first and second regions to be aligned in the direction of the print medium advance operation. The chart is then imaged using scanner (16) chart to form a chart image. The positions of the regions appearing in the chart image are next determined (340). The spatial alignment characteristic of the printer is calculated from the distance, in the medium advance direction, between said first and second regions.
US08939537B2	Inkjet printing apparatus and inkjet printing method By performing an average process of a result of a plurality of times of samplings by the temperature sensor provided on a printing element substrate, temperature of the printing element substrate is obtained. In this case, the number of times of samplings is determined on the basis of a simultaneously driven number in the printing element substrate. This enables the number of times of samplings for the temperature sensor to be determined depending on a simultaneously driven number at each time, and therefore while suppressing an influence of noise, the temperature of the printing element substrate can be measured in a highly reliable state where there is no separation from an actual temperature.
US08939533B2	Liquid ejection device and liquid ejection surgical instrument A liquid ejection device includes a drive waveform generator generating a drive waveform signal; a modulator performing pulse modulation on a signal from the drive waveform generator to provide a modulated signal; a digital power amplifier performing power amplification on the modulated signal to provide an amplified digital signal; a lowpass filter smoothing the amplified digital signal to provide a drive signal of an actuator; a compensator advancing the phase of the drive signal to provide a negative feedback signal; and a subtractor providing a differential signal between the drive waveform signal and the negative feedback signal as an input signal to the modulator. The liquid ejection device can be used as a liquid ejection surgical instrument.
US08939532B2	Inkjet head driving method and driving device According to one embodiment, a driving device applies an ejection pulse signal that deforms a partition in such a way that an ink drop is ejected from a nozzle and an auxiliary pulse signal that deforms the partition to such an extent that an ink drop is not ejected from the nozzle, as a drive signal for providing a potential difference between electrodes, to an inkjet head at different timings so that the two pulse signals are not applied simultaneously. A constraint on output of the auxiliary pulse signal is significantly relaxed.
US08939529B2	Image forming device and method of image forming An image forming device which includes a first nozzle group, a second nozzle group, and are arranged by being deviated from the first nozzle group to one side in a predetermined direction, a light irradiation unit which is extended at least in the predetermined direction, a control unit which repeats an ejection operation in which the photo-curable ink is ejected from the nozzle while moving the nozzle group and the light irradiation unit in a direction intersecting the predetermined direction, and a transport operation of the medium in a state where a non-ejection region where the ink is not ejected is provided between the first nozzle group and the second nozzle group in a predetermined direction, and overlappingly forms a main image using the first photo-curable ink, and a background image using the second photo-curable ink.
US08939526B1	Adjustable face panel mounting assembly A face panel mounting assembly provides for adjustable mounting of a drawer face panel to a drawer slide mechanism. The assembly includes a plate adapted to be vertically adjustably fixed to a back surface of a drawer face panel, an angled bracket secured to the drawer slide mechanism having a first leg and a second leg, and fasteners passing rearwardly through the plate and bracket to horizontally adjustably secure the drawer face panel to the drawer slide mechanism at a desired position. The assembly also includes anchor plate fixed to the front end of each movable drawer slide rail that includes an opening defining a pivot axis for tilting movement of the drawer face panel and an opening defining a range of movement of the drawer face panel about the pivot axis.
US08939519B2	Vehicle brake device A vehicle brake device includes a master cylinder having a master piston moved by servo pressure in a servo chamber and master pressure of a master chamber is changed by movement of the master piston. A mechanical servo pressure generating unit is connected to a high pressure source and the servo chamber, and generates a servo pressure within the servo chamber according to pilot pressure within a pilot chamber based on brake fluid pressure of the high pressure source. An electrical pilot pressure generating unit is connected to the pilot chamber and generates desired pilot pressure within the pilot chamber, and a master chamber-to-pilot chamber brake fluid line connects the master chamber with the pilot chamber so pilot pressure is generated by the pilot pressure generating unit during normal operation of a power supply system, and the master pressure is used as pilot pressure when the power supply system fails.
US08939505B1	Adjustable portable booster cushion for adults An adult booster seat in the form of two cushions connected by a folding panel to allow use on a seating surface alternatively with either one or both under a seated adult. The second cushion serves as a back support when rotated away from use upon a seat.
US08939504B2	Seat back of vehicle seat A seat back of vehicle seat including: a seat back frame; a support wire element disposed in the seat back frame; a support plate attached to the support wire element such that an upper portion thereof projects upwardly from the support wire element; and a resilient reinforcing element provided to that upper portion of support wire element, thereby normally reinforcing such upper portion. The resilient reinforcing element has two upper end portions respectively slidably engaged with two brackets of the seat back frame and a main reinforcing portion which is resiliently extensible, while being resiliently deformable rearwardly of the seat back frame. Another resilient reinforcing element having a pair of reinforcing portions may be provided to a lower portion of the support wire element to normally reinforce such upper portion. Each of those two different reinforcing elements is resiliently deformable rearwardly by an excessive great load applied thereto.
US08939496B2	Vehicle structure A vehicle structure, comprising a front wheelhouse covering a front wheel, the front wheel comprising a rear face and a slant face which slants forward and inward from an inward end portion, in a vehicle width direction, of the rear face, a footrest, on which a passenger's foot is placed, the footrest being arranged near and on an inward side of the slant face of the front wheelhouse in a plan view of a vehicle, and a gusset connected to the rear face of the front wheelhouse and extending inward from a connection portion thereof to the rear face, wherein an inward end portion, in the vehicle width direction, of the gusset is arranged in the vicinity of a front-side portion of the footrest such that the footrest is restrained from moving forward by contacting the inward end portion of the gusset in a vehicle collision.
US08939489B2	Motor vehicle interior trim, dashboard and vehicle comprising such a trim A motor vehicle trim includes a multilayer panel having a support and an appearance skin covering the support. The trim includes a hole crossing through the panel, a switch positioned in the hole, and a plug for closing the hole and covering the switch. The plug allows actuation of the switch through the plug and is removably mounted on the skin by mating attachment reliefs provided on the plug and the skin.
US08939486B2	Center expanding chuck A system for handling an object comprises a guide plate, a center hub rotatable relative to the guide plate, a plurality of slots disposed in the guide plate, and a plurality of arms each having first and second ends. The first end of each of the plurality of arms is coupled to the center hub, and the second end of each of the plurality of arms is coupled to an associated slot of the plurality of slots. Rotation of the center hub in a first direction causes the second end of each of the plurality of arms to move radially outward within the associated slot in an extended state. An outer surface of a first arm of the plurality of arms may be nested against an inner surface of a second arm of the plurality of arms in a retracted state.
US08939478B2	Vehicle bumpers having oval cross-section members A vehicle bumper for use with police and other emergency vehicles for pushing another vehicle which is fabricated of a tubular loop defining a generally oval cross-section. The oval cross-section tubular loop is oriented such that the major axis of the oval cross-section extends front to back with respect to the host vehicle while the minor axis extends up and down. The vehicle bumper further supports a plurality of resilient pads to aid in controlling the pushed vehicle and to cushion impact transfer between the bumper and the pushed vehicle. The inventive vehicle bumper is substantially stronger and substantially lighter in weight while simultaneously providing a more attractive front view cross-section when mounted on a host vehicle. A plurality of attachments are secured to the tubular loop and are used in securing the vehicle bumper to a suitable portion of a host vehicle.
US08939477B2	Clutch mechanism for a lock assembly A lock assembly that has a locked state and an unlocked state. The lock assembly includes a latch assembly that has a latch and a clutch mechanism. The clutch mechanism includes a first retractor that is movable in response to movement of an interior handle assembly and selectively in response to movement of the exterior handle assembly, and a second retractor that is movable in response to movement of the interior handle assembly and the exterior handle assembly. The first retractor is always engaged with the latch assembly to move the latch between the extended position and the retracted position. The second retractor is selectively disengaged from the latch assembly and is movable relative to the first retractor when the lock assembly is in the locked state.
US08939475B2	Two-way lock mechanism and related electronic device A two-way lock mechanism includes a gear, a first sub-gear, a second sub-gear, a third sub-gear, a fourth sub-gear, a first hook, a second hook and an actuator. The actuator moves a first distance along a first direction to simultaneously rotate the gear, so as to respectively rotate the second sub-gear and the third sub-gear relative to racks on the first hook and the second hook, and to separate the first hook and the second hook from corresponding fixing portions. The actuator further moves a second distance along a second direction opposite to the first direction for simultaneously rotating the gear, so as to respectively rotate the first sub-gear and the fourth sub-gear relative to the racks on the first hook and the second hook, and to separate the first hook and the second hook from the corresponding fixing portions.
US08939472B2	Latching assembly for an ink printhead A latching assembly for mounting a printhead to a plate assembly of a printing machine comprises a barrel attached to the printhead and an actuator member having an actuator head disposed for translation and rotation relative to the barrel and a latch element with a circumferential element configured to engage a catch surface on the plate assembly upon rotation of the actuator member. A ratchet mechanism between the actuator head and the barrel is configured to hold the actuator head at different longitudinal positions relative to the barrel upon rotation of the actuator head. A push button is carried by the barrel and a cam mechanism is defined between the push button and the actuator member that is configured to rotate the actuator member relative to the barrel when the proximal face of the push button is manually depressed. As the push button is successively pushed the circumferential element successively engages the catch surface.
US08939469B2	Static dissipative fluid conveying coupler A rigid coupler for use in electrically isolating an electrically conductive fluid conveyance system is described. The rigid coupler includes a nonconductive liner having a first end configured to couple to a first adjoining section of the fluid conveyance system, and a second end, opposite said first end, configured to couple to a second adjoining section of the fluid conveyance system. A reinforcing structure circumscribes the nonconductive liner and is coupled to a portion of the nonconductive liner extending between the first and second ends of the nonconductive liner. The reinforcing structure includes a multi-axial braided fiber material impregnated with a matrix material. A fiber overwrap is hoop wound about at a least a portion of the reinforcing structure between the first and second ends of the nonconductive liner.
US08939463B2	Individual snowboards for each foot An improved individual snowboard for each foot is described having several improvements over the prior art relating to safety, stability, and performance. Each snowboard comprises a curved up nose and tail, a base, and a common sidewall surrounding the perimeter of the board. A resilient tapered core is disposed between the base, but not through the nose and tail, to provide additional flex when needed. The width of the nose is larger than the width of the tail for maneuverability and changing stances. The user will stand on both boards perpendicular to the sidewalls, with each nose pointing outward and each tail pointing inward. Angled sidecuts assist in stopping and turning, while a raised camber provides a smoother ride while adding more edge for better stopping, turning, and control.
US08939452B2	Metal gaskets for cylinder heads, and methods for manufacturing same Provided is a metal gasket for a cylinder head that is capable of improving engaging force between a substrate and a step adjustment plate. A method for manufacturing the metal gasket for a cylinder head includes the steps of: forming a prepared hole 3c in each of a plurality of protruding pieces 3b of the step adjustment plate 3; forming a tubular portion 3d including a plurality of projecting segments 3d1 by inserting a die 4 including a polygonal pyramidal punch 4a into the prepared hole 3c so as to bend up a peripheral portion around the prepared hole 3c while cutting the peripheral portion into segments; forming in the substrate 2 an fastening hole 2h in correspondence with a position of the tubular portion 3d formed in the step adjustment plate 3; and engaging the protruding piece 3b through the substrate 2 by inserting the tubular portion 3d of the step adjustment plate 3 through the corresponding fastening hole 2h formed in the substrate 2, and subsequently folding the plurality of projecting segments 3d1 of the tubular portion 3d over to an outside of the substrate 2 and flattening out the projecting segments 3d1.
US08939448B2	Image forming apparatus There is provided an image forming apparatus including a driving source, a switchback roller which switches between a normal rotation direction and a reverse rotation direction, first and second gear train for rotating the switchback roller in the normal and reverse rotation directions, respectively, a switching mechanism which switches among a first mode for transmitting driving force to the first gear train, a second mode for transmitting the driving force to the second gear train, and a third mode for not to transmit the driving force, a switching element which switches between a first state allowing switching of the switching mechanism into the first or third mode and a second state allowing switching of the switching mechanism into the second mode; and a controller which controls a state change of the switching element between the first state and the second state.
US08939445B2	Vacuum roll with internal rotary valve A vacuum roll includes an inner rotor, an intermediate stator, and an outer shell roll. The inner rotor has open and closed portions and is adapted to rotate within the intermediate stator which is rotationally fixed and also has open and closed portions. The outer shell roll has open and closed portions and is adapted to move around the intermediate stator. Together the inner rotor and the intermediate stator define an internal rotary valve interface adapted to control fluid communication between the interior chamber and the outer shell.
US08939441B2	Apparatus for charging and discharging An apparatus for charging and discharging includes a support portion, first and second racks, first and second vertical partition walls and a pinion. The support portion supports a secondary battery. The first and second racks are moved in a horizontal direction. The plurality of first vertical partition walls are fixed to the first rack at a constant interval. The plurality of second vertical partition walls are provided between the respective first vertical partition walls and fixed to the second rack at a constant interval. The pinion moves the first and second racks in the opposite directions. Accordingly, a charging and discharging operation, a high-temperature aging operation, and the like are performed in a formation process while limiting the expansion of a battery can through a simple operation regardless of differences for each manufacturer and for each model, thereby saving time and, cost.
US08939440B2	Vibration absorption device A vibration absorption device includes a cylindrical bracket coupled with one of a vibration generating section and a vibration receiving section and having an inner surface formed in a linear shape in a cylinder axial direction, an external cylinder made of resin and including a small diameter section that is formed in a cylindrical shape, press-fit into a cylinder of the bracket, and has a small diameter surface formed to an outer surface configured to a press-fit leading end to the bracket, a large diameter section that has an outer diameter larger than the inner diameter of the bracket and the outer diameter of the small diameter section and a thickness which is configured to a portion nearer to a press-fit rear end side to the bracket than the small diameter section and is thicker than the small diameter section before the press-fit, and a large diameter surface formed to an outer surface, and an intermediate section that is configured between the small diameter section and the large diameter section and has a standing surface formed on an outer surface for coupling the small diameter surface and the large diameter surface, an internal cylinder that is disposed to an inner peripheral side of the external cylinder as well as coupled with the other of the vibration generating section and the vibration receiving section, and an elastic body that is interposed between an inner peripheral surface of the external cylinder and an outer peripheral surface of the internal cylinder for coupling the external cylinder and the internal cylinder to each other.
US08939437B2	Anti-vibration device An anti-vibration device includes a pair of anti-vibration rubbers, each having an outer cylinder connected to any one of a vibration generating body and a vibration receiving body by means of a bracket member and provided with a first flange portion formed on an end portion of an outer side of the outer cylinder in an axial direction to protrude toward an outer side in a radial direction; an inner cylinder connected to the other of the vibration generating body and the vibration receiving body by means of a plate member and disposed at an inner side of the outer cylinder; and a main body rubber disposed between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder, wherein the pair of anti-vibration rubbers is connected to the bracket member by interposing the bracket member between both sides of the pair of first flange portions in the axial direction so that the inner ends in the axial direction are opposite to each other, and a pair of plate members respectively disposed at outer sides of the pair of main body rubbers in the axial direction is pushed to the inner side in the axial direction by means of a coupling member passing through one pair of the inner cylinders so that the pair of anti-vibration rubbers is interposed between both sides in the axial direction by means of the plate members, and wherein a first stopper rubber made of a rubber material having a hardness equal to or greater than that of the rubber material of the main body rubber is fixed to any one of an inner peripheral surface of the outer cylinder and an outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder while keeping a gap in the radial direction between the inner peripheral surface of the outer cylinder and the outer peripheral surface of the inner cylinder.
US08939433B2	Key for gas cylinders There is a key for use with pressurized gas cylinders. The key includes a sleeve configured to fit over a lever arm of a gas cylinder. The key includes a handle extending from the sleeve, and having a body. The handle includes a first slot and a second slot extending through the body of the handle and configured to fit over a valve toggle of a gas cylinder. The handle includes a washer storage device extending substantially orthogonally from the body of the handle. The handle includes a flange coupled to an end of the washer storage device, opposite the body. The handle also includes a recess portion disposed about a base of the washer storage device of the handle and sized and shaped to receive a plurality of gas cylinder washers.
US08939426B2	Vehicle carrier disk A vehicle carrier having a bottom frame which is composed of a left beam, a right beam and a bridging beam, characterized in that: the vehicle carrier further has an accessorial frame. A first vehicle plate is laid between the accessorial frame and the left beam, while a second vehicle plate is laid between the accessorial frame and the right beam. Compared with the prior art, in the present invention, the accessorial frame is disposed on the bottom frame, and the span length of the vehicle plate is smaller, so the material used for manufacturing the vehicle plate can be thin. Therefore, in the present invention, the materials can be significantly saved and the cost can be reduced, moreover, it can avoid the vehicles shifting on the direction when the vehicles enter into the vehicle carrier to ensure that the vehicles park in the right position.
US08939424B2	Seat slide device A seat slide device of the present invention comprises a lower rail (102) and an upper rail (101). The lower rail (102) has a bottom wall (102b) and includes a foreign-object catching member (1). The foreign-object catching member (1) has an elastic body (2). A height of the elastic body (2) with respect to a bottom wall (102b) of the lower rail (102) is set to become higher than a height of a positioning pin (105) as a protruding object provided inside the lower rail (102) to protrude from the bottom wall (102b).
US08939423B2	Internal full memory module for seat tracks An adjustable memory track assembly for a vehicle seat has a lower rail (18) adapted to be secured relative to a vehicle frame, and an upper rail (20) adapted to support the seat for fore/aft sliding movement relative to the lower rail (18). The adjustable memory track assembly (24) also has a track lock assembly (24) operable via a first actuator (28) between a locked, engaged state wherein relative movement between the lower (18) and upper rails (20) is resisted, and an unlocked, disengaged state wherein the seat can be slid to and then locked in a user-selected position. The adjustable memory track assembly (24) is characterized in that the memory module (24) is provided with a blocking element to prevent rearward movement of the seat past the user-selected position independent of the locking state of the track lock assembly (24).
US08939421B1	Glide floor for merchandising and display of retail products A glide floor for use in supporting a number of containers, e.g. for retail display, includes a series of ribs on a top surface defined by the glide floor, in combination with a series of valleys between the ribs. Each rib defines a radiused uppermost tangency point that serves to minimize the contact area between the rib and a bottom surface of each container while providing smooth contact with the bottom surface of the container.
US08939419B2	Multi-layer impact resistant bumper An impact absorbing and resistant bumper comprising: an elongated body comprised of at least two extruded or molded layers of polymeric materials, the elongated strip having a longitudinal axis and being resistant to impact, the elongated strip comprising: a first body layer comprised of a first polymeric material having a first selected degree of hardness; a second layer of a second polymeric material having a second degree of hardness; the first body layer being extruded or molded such that it has a configuration taken along a section transverse or radial to the longitudinal axis that comprises a center aperture and a pair of recesses laterally adjacent the center aperture and extending along and through the longitudinal length of the elongated body.
US08939414B2	Backdrop for wall-mounted flat panel display installation and method A flat panel display installation and method employ a wall bracket assembly for installing a flat panel display on, and at a spacing away from, a support wall. A background member is connected to the wall bracket assembly and is located behind the flat panel display in the spacing. The background member extends past an outer periphery of the flat panel display to be visible as an ornamental backdrop against which the flat panel display is viewable.
US08939413B2	Seal support system A seal support system for a device for sealing an item of rotating equipment, including a device for generating air movement, includes a vessel for holding fluid for supplying to the sealing device. The system further includes an adjustable stand on which the vessel is mounted and a device for deflecting air along a path into which the vessel can be positioned.
US08939410B2	Boundary layer flow disruptors for delaying transition to turbulent flow An apparatus delays the transition of a boundary layer flow from laminar to turbulent. Flow disruptors are positioned to be in contact with a boundary layer flow moving in a flow direction over a surface. Each flow disruptor generates fluctuations in the boundary layer flow such that the frequency of the fluctuations is a damping region frequency defined by an amplification rate curve associated with the boundary layer flow.
US08939399B2	System and method of augmenting power in a rotorcraft The present application relates to a regenerative or hybrid drive system for an aircraft. The drive system includes the use of a power augmentation device to selectively engage the drive system of an aircraft to store power. The power in the power augmentation device being configured to release a power burst to systems within the aircraft to perform critical flight maneuvers.
US08939397B2	Aircraft capable of hovering having an exhaust duct with thermoelectric conversion circuit An aircraft, capable of hovering, having drive means; and at least one exhaust duct connected to an outlet of the drive means to expel the exhaust gas, produced by fuel combustion, from the aircraft. At least part of the exhaust duct has a thermoelectric conversion circuit for Seebeck-effect converting to electric energy the thermal gradient produced between the inside and outside of the exhaust duct by flow of the exhaust gas.
US08939388B1	Methods and apparatus for low heat spray drying Methods and apparatus provide for spray drying a liquid product into a dried powder without applying heat, including: forming a slurry including a liquid solvent, a carrier, and an active ingredient; applying an electrostatic charge to the slurry; atomizing the charged slurry to produce a plurality of electrostatically charged, wet particles; suspending the electrostatically charged, wet particles for a sufficient time to permit repulsive forces induced by the electrostatic charge on at least some wet particles to cause at least some of such particles to divide into wet sub-particles; and continuing the suspending step, without the presence of any heated drying fluids, for a sufficient time to drive off a sufficient amount of the liquid solvent within most of the wet particles to leave a plurality of dried particles (the powder), each dried particle containing the active ingredient encapsulated within the carrier.
US08939387B2	Spray gun A spray gun, which is convertible for use with and without an extension wand, may use the valve mechanism and nozzle attached adjacent to the handle of the gun. When spraying requires the spray to be released away from the gun handle and for spot applications of the spraying liquid, the spraying nozzle is removed and the extension wand or tube is attached to the gun handle. The valve assembly remains in place and another valve assembly and nozzle is provided at the end of the extension furthest away from the handle. A rod is attached to and extends between the valves so that they both move together from closed to open positions responsive to the trigger of the spray gun. When the valves are closed, there is no spraying liquid in the extension. The valving is dripless both with and without the extension.
US08939374B2	Terminal having illumination and exposure control There is set forth herein an indicia reading terminal having a first illumination and exposure control configuration and a second illumination and exposure control configuration, the first illumination and control configuration having a first associated illumination control and a first associated exposure control, the second illumination and exposure control configuration having a second associated illumination control and a second associated exposure control, wherein with the first illumination control active an average energization level of the illumination subsystem during exposure of one or more frames is higher than with the second illumination control active, and wherein with the first exposure control active an average exposure period of the image sensor array is shorter than with the second exposure control active.
US08939364B2	Contamination control for liquid handling A structure (10) for holding sample-containing receptacles includes a cover (40) with holes formed therein through which the receptacles can be accessed with a substance transfer mechanism, such as a robotic pipettor. When the transfer mechanism is inserted into and then withdrawn from a receptacle, a string of viscous material may be suspended from the mechanism. A viscous string removal element (44) adjacent each opening (42) engages the string of viscous material and dislodges the string from the mechanism when the mechanism moves in a prescribed path with respect to the removal element. A sample rack configured to hold receptacles and to be inserted into the structure below the cover includes a sample rack having receptacle-receiving pockets, each with a resilient element and a positioning feature for holding receptacles of varying sizes in a predetermined position within the receptacle receiving pocket, and a cover including features for preventing a receptacle from being pulled out of its receptacle-receiving pocket when the transfer mechanism is withdrawn from the receptacle.
US08939358B2	System controlled responsive to data bearing records and operative to cause financial transfers An automated banking machine operates responsive to data bearing records to cause financial transfers. The automated banking machine includes a card reader operative to data card read from user cards. The machine is operative to cause financial transfers responding at least in part to a determination that the read card data corresponds to at least one of an authorized user or an authorized financial account. The automated banking machine includes a display and a printer to produce records of financial transfers carried out with the machine. The automated banking machine includes a housing including a chest. The automated banking machine may also includes a blast resistant and dispersement accessory in operatively supported connection with the chest.
US08939355B2	Providing information from use of readable indicia with mobile device Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for providing information from use of readable indicia. Embodiments may include receiving usage information corresponding to a plurality of readable indicia read at one or more points of transaction during one or more transactions; storing some or all the usage information; and providing access to the stored usage information. Embodiments may receive one or more e-receipts from the one or more points of transaction; store the one or more e-receipts in the memory; and associate each e-receipt with usage information corresponding to the same transaction. Some embodiments receive a request from an online banking application or a mobile banking application of a user for usage information; and initiate presentation of some or all the usage information in response to the request.
US08939339B2	Interface for fuel delivery system for combustion nailer A fuel delivery system for use with a combustion nailer including a cylinder head frame, the delivery system includes a fuel cell with an outer shell having a closed lower end and an open upper end, a closure crimped over the upper end and defining an opening for accommodating a reciprocating valve stem, a fuel cell adapter frictionally engaging the closure and including a flange configured for suspending the fuel cell in the fuel cell chamber. A stem receiver block is connectable to the cylinder head frame and includes a stem engagement portion configured for directly and sealingly engaging an end of the valve stem, the stem engagement portion being in fluid communication with an internal receiver passage constructed and arranged for delivering fuel to the combustion chamber.
US08939332B2	Device for conditioning a glove and methods of forming and using the same A device to aid in conditioning a baseball glove, namely in the formation and/or maintenance of a baseball pocket, typically includes one or more balls, two or more looped straps, and a means for coupling the two or more looped straps to the one or more balls. The one or more balls are placed in a baseball glove proximate a desired location for the baseball pocket, and the two or more looped straps are fed through a slot of the glove interposing an interior of the glove and an exterior of the glove and wrapped around the exterior of the glove to force the ball deeper into the desired location for the baseball pocket and secure the glove around the ball.
US08939322B2	Wall mounted dispenser A wall mounted dispenser for dispensing a mixture of water and liquid chemicals which may be used as a separate dispenser or in combination with other like dispensers. The dispenser of this invention includes several backflow preventers to ensure that the water supply will not become contaminated during backflow problems.
US08939318B2	Adhesive tank melter having sliding lid assembly An adhesive melter includes a melter tank with an interior communicating with a top opening, a sealing flange surrounding the top opening, and a lid assembly. The lid assembly includes guide rails and a lid for sliding on the guide rails between an open position exposing the top opening a closed position over the top opening. The lid includes a closure surface that slides generally along a plane of the sealing flange when the lid slides on the guide rails, and the closure surface also moves in a direction transverse to the plane defined by the sealing flange simultaneous to this sliding movement. The sliding movement of the lid enables an operator to grasp the handle and control the lid movement over the full range of lid movement, while the transverse movement of the closure surface avoids stiction forces from preventing sliding movement.
US08939306B2	Double opening system for beverage cans The lid of a beverage can has two punched segments, breaking of which forms the respective openings for allowing the liquid to flow out and the air to enter. Breaking of these punched parts is performed by pivoting upwards a main ring mounted on a rivet of the lid and, after breaking open the punched part, pushing downwards a secondary lever with cutting pressure pieces which cut into the punched parts so as to cause breakage thereof. The said secondary lever is mounted on the same rivet, having an end segment which rests against a stop of the ring in order to prevent in the rest condition the pressure pieces cutting into the punched parts. In another simpler embodiment, the secondary lever is dispensed with, so that the pressure piece is incorporated along the contour of the associated main ring.
US08939304B2	Device housing and apparatus for making the device housing A device housing includes a main body, a metallic layer, and a paint layer. The main body defines a first surface and a second surface adjacent to each other. The metallic layer is formed on the first surface, and the paint layer is formed on the second surface. The device housing further defines a groove between the first surface and the second surface to separate the metallic layer and the paint layer. An apparatus for making the device housing is also described.
US08939288B2	Packaging for cylindrical containers A packaging including a grouping nest for receiving syringes, a packaging tub, and a sealing cover for sealing the packaging tub. The packaging includes a plate intended to be positioned close to the flanges of the syringes before sealing of the tub; this plate includes a plurality of first surfaces intended to be placed in contact with the flanges and a plurality of second surfaces located on the side of the cover plate opposite this plurality of first surfaces, the distance between the plurality of first surfaces and the plurality of second surfaces being chosen in such a way that, when the plurality of first surfaces lies against the flanges, the plurality of second surfaces is in contact or in close proximity to the sealing cover.
US08939286B2	Convertible paint brush package A paint brush package apparatus, a packaged paint brush, and methods regarding the use of such paint brush packages, include a convertible package which may be converted from a display state (e.g., paint brush mounted on an elongate display panel of the package) to a protective state (e.g., after detaching the paint brush from the elongate display panel and for protective storage between uses).
US08939284B2	Cushion of folding portable electronic device and waterproof structure of folding portable electronic device There is disclosed a cushion of a folding portable electronic device which can prevent the increase of manufacturing cost, prevent the permeation of water into cases and prevent the cases from being damaged at a folding operation. A cushion 107 includes a projecting part 107a which is disposed in one case 110 and projects from one surface to come in contact with the other case in a closed state; and a body part 107b having a side surface sandwiched between an outer surface of a frame constituent member 101 which constitutes a frame of the one surface and an inner surface of a back surface constituent member 102 to cover a back surface which is the surface on a side opposite to the one surface of the one case, whereby the body part closely comes in contact therewith.
US08939279B2	Modular conveying systems and methods Various modular conveyors, conveying systems, conveyor modules, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the conveyor comprises a module body and an upper member. The module body can be configured to receive one or more rolling elements. In some embodiments, the rolling elements protrude through openings in the module body and the upper member. In various embodiments, the rolling elements can be configured to engage a surface below the module body and/or an item on the conveyor, thereby facilitating multi-directional travel of the item.
US08939278B2	Deconsolidation device for particulate material extrusion pump A deconsolidation device defines a flow path with an inlet which defines a first cross-section generally equivalent to a passageway cross-section of a particulate material extrusion pump and an outlet that defines a second cross-section different than the first cross-section.
US08939275B2	Substrate transfer system and substrate positioning device The present invention relates to a substrate transfer system, comprising a number of roller assemblies used for mobile transfer of the glass substrate on it, and a controller used for controlling rotation of the roller assemblies; the substrate transfer system further comprises a substrate positioning device, which is arranged at the end of the transfer direction of the glass substrate by the roller assemblies; the substrate positioning device comprises a positioning pole, which is used for blocking and positioning the glass substrate transferred by the roller assemblies; and a buffer positioning mechanism on which the positioning pole is mounted on, providing mobile buffer for the positioning pole and driving the positioning pole to reset. A buffer reset mechanism is arranged for controlling the position of the positioning pole, and the positioning deviation of the substrate can be further eliminated; it can provide buffer contact for eliminating the risk of fragmentation.
US08939272B2	Article orienting machine The invention relates to an article orienting machine for elongate articles, said machine comprising an endless first conveyor by which articles are conveyed with a first predetermined spacing, said elongate articles having their main axes arranged transverse to the direction of movement of said conveyor; at least a first and a second wheel on which the conveyor is supported; a first drive means arranged to rotate one of the wheels on which the conveyor is supported; and opposed pairs of holders attached to said endless conveyor at said first predetermined spacing, each pair of holders being arranged to contact and support an elongate article at opposite ends thereof while the article is received and released by the article orienting machine.
US08939271B2	Device for handling value documents The invention relates to a device (10) for handling notes of value, comprising an input unit (20) for input of at least one note of value, and a transport unit (24, 26, 248, 302, 304) for transport of the note of value into a transport direction (P1) along a transport path (218). A control unit (28) determines the note of value type of the note of value dependent on an image comprising a representation of the input note of value that is captured by means of an image detection unit (306), and dependent on the note of value type determined controls at least one processing unit (400, 600) for further processing the note of value that is located downstream the image detection unit (306).
US08939269B2	Segmented friction material for clutches A friction plate for a clutch assembly includes a core plate and a plurality of friction segments made of a friction material. A plurality of grooves are disposed between said plurality of friction segments. Each segment has tapered sides so that the grooves have a first width adjacent the outer diameter of the core plate and a smaller second width smaller adjacent the inner diameter of the core plate. This tapered groove structure directs oil from the outside the clutch assembly to the inside to improve cooling efficiency.
US08939263B2	Elevator system with assigned car confirmation In an elevator system having a destination call registration device with which a user registers a destination call before boarding the elevator car and an assigned car confirming device with which a user makes sure of an assigned car by inputting his or her personal information when an elevator has been assigned to a destination call registered from the destination call registration device, information on an assigned car and personal information of a user are stored by associating these pieces of information with each other. An assigned car confirming device provides information on the assigned car to the user on the basis of the stored personal information.
US08939261B2	Support element system for elevators A support element system, particularly for elevators, has at least one support element having two load-bearing tensile carriers which are arranged horizontally adjacent to one another and which are enclosed in a common elastomeric casing separating the two tensile carriers. The tensile carriers respectively have an opposite direction of wrap. The system has a drive pulley for transmission of a drive force to the at least one support element, wherein the drive pulley has a contoured traction surface with two support surfaces, which are provided for transmission of the drive force and which co-operate with the support element.
US08939253B1	System and method for suppression of unwanted noise in ground test facilities Systems and methods for the suppression of unwanted noise from a jet discharging into a duct are disclosed herein. The unwanted noise may be in the form of excited duct modes or howl due to super resonance. A damper member is used to reduce acoustic velocity perturbations at the velocity anti-node, associated with the half-wave resonance of the duct, weakening the resonance condition and reducing the amplitudes of the spectral peaks.
US08939248B2	Utility vehicle transmission controls with common pivot shaft Utility vehicle transmission controls include a common pivot shaft extending transversely across at least part of the operator station. The common pivot shaft has an integral collar. A shift lever has a sleeve pivotably mounted on the common pivot shaft with a portion of the sleeve extending over the integral collar. A differential lock lever has a lower end with a sleeve pivotably mounted on the common pivot shaft with a portion extending over the integral collar adjacent the shift pivot so that the shift lever and differential lock lever independently pivot.
US08939246B2	Automotive floor structure To achieve efficient and proper transmission of an impact load from a floor frame on one side of a vehicle body to a floor frame on the other side to thereby protect a battery unit from damage, an automotive floor structure includes a first cross member upper and a first cross member lower. the first cross member upper extends in a lateral direction of the vehicle body and has ends attached to left and right side sills, respectively. The first cross member lower extends in the lateral direction below a front floor panel at a position under the first cross member upper, and has ends secured to the left and right floor frames, respectively. The first cross member upper and the first cross member lower vertically sandwich the battery unit therebetween.
US08939239B2	Vehicle for the transport of construction materials in hard to reach areas This invention is a vehicle for the transportation of construction materials in hard to reach areas, which includes: a chassis composed of transverse and lateral axles; tires to transport the vehicle; a transmission system; a steering and speed control system; a pair of fixed posts on the chassis, arranged vertically and parallel to each other, to form an area where a means to contain the construction material to be transported is placed. Where the building materials are cement, concrete, reinforced concrete, lime and sand mixtures, blocks, and bricks, among others.
US08939231B2	Rear handle A power tool, including a housing and a handle having two ends. The first end of the handle being moveably mounted to the housing via a first mounting assembly and the second end being moveably mounted to the housing via a second mounting assembly. One part of the first mounting assembly including a sleeve and the other part including a rod mounted in an axially slideable manner in the sleeve. A biasing mechanism connected between the two parts. One part of the second mounting assembly including a support and the other part including a pin located in the support which is capable of being rotated in the support to enable the second end of the handle to rotate relative to the housing and to move linearly in the support to enable the second end of the handle to move linearly relative to the housing.
US08939223B2	Device and method for sequestering a substance There are provided a carbon dioxide storage apparatus and a carbon dioxide storage method which, through direct injection of carbon dioxide into an underground brine aquifer, can store carbon dioxide efficiently in the brine aquifer. A filter formed of, for example, grindstone is provided at a tip portion of an injection well. A pumping apparatus pumps carbon dioxide stored in a carbon dioxide tank. The pumping apparatus feeds carbon dioxide from the carbon dioxide tank into the injection well by means of a pump. In the pumping apparatus, carbon dioxide is held within a predetermined pressure range and a predetermined temperature range. Carbon dioxide is fed through the injection well, and is injected into a brine aquifer. Carbon dioxide injected into the brine aquifer assumes the form of microbubbles.
US08939221B2	High pressure lock assembly A lock assembly including a mandrel having one or more windows arranged alternatingly with one or more struts. One or more dogs are included corresponding to the one or more windows and are radially extendable therethrough. A member is operatively arranged for radially extending each of the one or more dogs. Each of the one or more dogs is operatively coupled between the member and the mandrel when fully radially extended by the member for bypassing loading in the one or more struts during loading of the assembly.
US08939218B2	Apparatus and method for the installation or removal of a rotary control device insert or a component thereof An apparatus for installing and removing a rotary control device insert or an element thereof has a first clamp with a receptacle suitable for receiving a flange of the rotary control device insert therein, a second clamp having an interior suitable for extending around a pipe, and a plurality of lines extending between the first clamp and the second clamp. The first clamp is movable between an open position and a closed position. The second clamp is movable between an open position and a closed position. Each of the clamps includes a first jaw and a second jaw connected to the first jaw by a hinged connection.
US08939211B2	Hydrocarbon recovery process Method for increasing recovery of crude oil from a reservoir having an oil-bearing porous subterranean formation with a permeability of greater than 10 millidarcies, the formation including rock having pores with crude oil and connate water having a multivalent cation content present within the pores. The crude oil in the formation has an API gravity of less than 30°, a viscosity greater than 1 centipoise, and undissolved solids suspended therein. Injection water having undissolved solids suspended therein, a total dissolved solids content of 30,000 ppm or less and a multivalent cation content such that a ratio of the multivalent cation content of the injection water to the multivalent cation content of the connate water is less than 0.9, is injected into the formation, to produce an emulsion within the formation. The emulsion has an undissolved suspended solids content of at least 0.05% by weight of emulsion.
US08939206B2	Process for mineral oil production using hydrophobically associating copolymers A process for mineral oil production, in which an aqueous formulation comprising at least one water-soluble, hydrophobically associating copolymer is injected through at least one injection borehole into a mineral oil deposit, and crude oil is withdrawn from the deposit having a deposit temperature of 35° C. to 120° C., preferably 40° C. to 90° C., through at least one production borehole, wherein the water-soluble, hydrophobically associating copolymer comprises at least acrylamide or derivatives thereof, a monoethylenically unsaturated monomer having anionic groups and a monoethylenically unsaturated monomer which can bring about the association of the copolymer.
US08939204B2	Method and apparatus for communicating with a device located in a borehole A method of communication comprising: providing a string of a plurality of connected components (2,3,5,6,7), one or more vessels running along the string to form a continuous fluid path (13); incorporating a device (3) into the string so that the device is in communication with the fluid path; inserting the string into a borehole (18) so that the device is located below a surface into which the borehole is formed and the fluid path extends from the surface to the device; providing a pressure sensor at the surface, adapted to sense the pressure of the fluid in the fluid path; filling it with a pressurized fluid; over a communication period, venting fluid, under the control of the device, from the fluid path (13) to an exterior of the string (17) at the device on occasions, so that the resulting decrease in pressure in the fluid in the fluid path can be detected by the pressure sensor; and during the communication period introducing fluid into the fluid path at a rate below 30 gallons/minute [0.113 m3/minute].
US08939193B2	Method and apparatus for filtered and controlled flow metal molding Method and apparatus for flowing molten metal substantially vertically into a mold by means of a feeder tube while concurrently impeding the flow of oxides that collect at the perimeter of the head of the feeder tube. This reduces inclusions in the molten metal and improves the quality of a molded component as the molten metal solidifies.
US08939189B2	Vehicle window shade device A window shade device for vehicles covers a first window and a second window provided adjacent to each other to be shielded and opened. The window shade device for vehicles includes: a guide and support mechanism including a guide rail disposed along a drawing/housing direction of the second window shade and a movable member movable along the guide rail; a rack member connected with the movable member and configured to move along the guide rail; and an intermediate transmission mechanism including a first bevel gear and a second bevel gear and transmitting the rotation of a windup shaft member of the first windup device as a force for moving the rack member along the guide rail, the first bevel gear being connected to the windup shaft member so as to rotate in association therewith, the second bevel gear being disposed to mesh with the first bevel gear.
US08939188B2	Edge separation equipment and operating method thereof An edge separation equipment and an operating method thereof are suitable for a carrier and a circuit board in a coreless process. The carrier is attached to the circuit board by a mechanically separable interface, and the edge separation equipment is used to separate the edge of the carrier from the edge of the circuit board. The edge separation equipment includes a platform, a supporting device and a wind knife device. The platform has a supporting surface on which the carrier or the circuit board is mounted. The supporting device is configured at a side of the platform. The wind knife device is configured on the supporting device, and the air jet supplied by the wind knife device blows toward the edge of the carrier and the edge of the circuit board, such that there is an edge separation width between the carrier and the circuit board.
US08939171B2	System for microfluidic flow control A system and method for controlling fluid flow within a microchannel includes a fluid circuit comprising a fluid outlet well and one or more fluid inlet wells, all in communication with a microchannel. A negative pressure differential is applied to the outlet well and fluid flow from an inlet well into the microchannel is controlled by opening or closing the inlet well to atmospheric pressure. To stop fluid flow from the inlet well, a negative pressure differential may be applied to the inlet well to equalize pressure between the inlet and outlet wells. By sequentially opening and closing different inlet wells to atmosphere, controlled amounts of different reagents can be serially introduced into the microchannel.
US08939138B2	Sight cover A hunting equipment sight cover comprises a pouch shaped to receive a sight; first and second flaps extending from the pouch to wrap about a frame of the sight or a portion of an equipment from which the sight extends; and connectors for connecting distal portions of the first and second flaps to the pouch.
US08939136B2	Toy for flinging missile or other projectile A hand-held flinging device includes a launcher that engages the projectile and improves control of the launcher and projectile, during a throwing/flinging motion, until centrifugal force causes disengagement of the projectile from the launcher. The engagement system involves the rearward portions of a launcher shaft and the projectile bore, so that, upon disengagement, frictional engagement and interference of the engagement system with the projectile is prevented or limited as the projectile moves forward to fly off the launcher. The engagement system may include a member that snaps into engagement with a hole or recess to hold the projectile on the launcher even through the wind-up portion of the throw that may include the launcher distal end being pointed downward. The preferred projectile covers the entire or nearly the entire launcher shaft distal of the hand grip and is heavier toward its front end. Even though the launcher does not have a shaft or “stick” that is long relative to the projectile length, the flinging device gives enough mechanical advantage that a projectile that is large and heavy compared to conventional foam darts can be flung a long distance with accuracy and consistency.
US08939132B2	Ignition control apparatus Ignition is performed in such a way that a bias voltage is applied to a first electrode of an ignition plug and a current detection device detects a current that flows in the first electrode, that based on the value of the detected current, a smolder level detection device detects the level of a smolder produced in the ignition plug, and that a control device controls, based on the detected smolder level, at least one of the timing of ignition, the number of ignition events per power stroke of an internal combustion engine, and the amount of energy accumulated in an ignition coil device.
US08939127B1	Stop control apparatus for internal combustion engine A stop control apparatus (100) for an internal combustion engine performs stop control of a three-or-less cylinder internal combustion engine (200). The stop control apparatus for the internal combustion engine is provided with: a determining device (161) configured to determine a compression stroke immediately before the internal combustion engine stops; and a throttle valve controlling device (168) configured to control an opening degree of a throttle valve (208) to be a predetermined opening degree while an intake valve (211) is closed in all cylinders, in the compression stroke immediately before the internal combustion engine stops, which is determined by the determining device. This reduces an influence of an intake negative pressure in an intake stroke, and makes it possible to preferably control the crank angle when the engine stops, even in the three-or-less cylinder internal combustion engine.
US08939124B2	Balancing shaft with bearing point having separated first and second bearing surfaces A balancing shaft may have at least one unbalance portion and at least one bearing point, wherein the at least one unbalance portion is associated with the at least one bearing point. The balancing shaft on the bearing point may define a transverse opening which separates a first part bearing surface from a second part bearing surface.
US08939110B2	Wildlife exclusion systems and methods for railway tracks A wildlife exclusion system for railway tracks is provided which includes an exclusion arrangement positioned to span across the railway tracks at a location along a length of the railway tracks. The exclusion arrangement extends generally perpendicular to the railway tracks and has a series of conductive elements spaced apart from each other to form an exclusion are configured to provide an electric shock to wild animals when particular conductive elements within the exclusion area are bridged thereby. Methods of installing a wildlife exclusion system and methods of discouraging wild animals from traveling along railway tracks are also provided.
US08939109B2	Animal feeder with adjustment of a feed discharge opening An animal feeder includes two feeder sections arranged end to end with a common hopper extension feeding individual hoppers above a shelf onto which feed can fall to be taken by the animal or dropped into a trough below the shelf. The height of the shelf is adjustable to change the feed rate by straps which are adjustable by a common longitudinal bar which is located at a selected adjustment position by meshing teeth. The portion of the lever is movable in a direction away from the plate a non-meshing position in which the bar can rotate around the pivot axis. A common water supply extends along both feeders and is heated by a common heating element.
US08939108B2	Processing system A processing system for processing an object (3) is provided, wherein the processing system is adapted, to focus a first energy beam, in particular an electron beam (11), and a second energy beam, in particular an ion beam (21), on a focusing region (29) in which a object (3) to be processed is arrangeable. A processing chamber wall (35) having two openings (38, 39) for traversal of both energy beams and a connector (37) for supplying process gas delimits a processing chamber (45) from a vacuum chamber (2) of the processing system. Processing the object by activating the process gas through one of the energy beams and inspecting the object via one of the energy beams is enabled for different orientations of the object relative to a propagation direction of one of the energy beams.
US08939104B2	Lateral thruster for a vessel A lateral thruster for a vessel with a housing (1), at least one electric motor (2, 2′) fitted in the housing (1) and at least one transverse propeller (13) acting transversely with respect to a longitudinal axis (3) of the vessel (5) is additionally provided with at least one longitudinal propeller (21) acting in a direction of the longitudinal axis (3) of the vessel (5).
US08939102B2	Door frame seals A watertight door system for a marine vessel comprises a door and a door frame having a threshold. A circumferential seal is around an opening of the door frame closed by the door. The seal is formed between seal components of the door and seal components of the door frame. The frame is adapted for connection to the bulkhead and comprises two sides, a top member and a floor trough. Means are provided to press the door against the frame when the door is in a closed position. The trough has a floor plate substantially flush with a top edge of the trough, which floor plate is adapted to form a floor panel of the floor of the vessel, with said trough received in an aperture of the floor. The trough has a lid to close the trough, at least when the door is in an open position, so that the floor is rendered substantially level through the door aperture. The seal may extend along the lid (in the case of a pivoting door) or in the trough, in the case of a sliding door.
US08939101B2	Passenger ship of which the superstructure is equipped with at least one arch The present disclosure relates to a passenger ship, such as a passenger liner, which includes a main structure bounded by a hull and its upper deck, above which arises at least one superstructure, wherein it has at least one arch which stands generally fore and aft, and which extends at least partly over the main structure, its opposite ends being firmly joined to this main structure, so that the arch carries at least part of the loads connected with its deflection.
US08939099B2	Methods and systems for stitching composite materials A composite material includes a composite body having a composite surface, and a reinforcing element extending through the composite body in a first plurality of stitches and a second plurality of stitches. The first plurality of stitches are aligned relative to the composite surface substantially similarly to each other. The second plurality of stitches are aligned relative to the composite surface substantially dissimilarly to each other.
US08939089B2	Fitting for autorack railroad car housing An autorack railroad car has a housing surmounting an underframe. The underframe defines a first or main deck. The housing, or “rack” defines at least one additional deck spaced upwardly from the main deck. The housing has end doors. The end doors may be folding end doors, such as a tri-fold hinged door. When closed, the door may be secured by latches at top and bottom. The car may have a dynamic response member, such as a damper, or stop, mounted between one or more panels of the door and the adjacent end of the deck. The dynamic response member may function either to provide damping to the door in vibration, or may function to define a vibration nodal point intermediate the main deck and the roof, or both.
US08939077B2	Wiping device A wiping device includes an intaglio cylinder, a cylinder cleaning device, and a wiping liquid supply device. The intaglio cylinder is rotatably supported. The cylinder cleaning device removes excess ink adhered to an outer surface of the intaglio cylinder. The wiping liquid supply device supplies a wiping liquid for cleaning to the cylinder cleaning device. The wiping liquid supply device includes a waste liquid tank, a new liquid tank, a first pump, and second pump. The waste liquid tank stores a waste wiping liquid discharged from the cylinder cleaning device. The new liquid tank stores a clean wiping liquid. The first pump supplies the clean wiping liquid from the new liquid tank to the cylinder cleaning device. The second pump supplies a supernatant liquid of the waste wiping liquid stored in the waste liquid tank and separated into a precipitate and the supernatant liquid to the cylinder cleaning device.
US08939075B2	Screen printing device scraper A scraper central portion in which a first contact surface has a trapezoidal shape with a lower base longer than an upper base, and scraper end portions that extend and are bent from respective lateral sides of a trapezoidal shape of the scraper central portion to a side of the first contact surface, and that include second contact surfaces that come in contact with the coating material. A lower base of the scraper central portion and lower sides of the scraper end portions are on the same plane. In a state where the first contact surface is vertical to the surface of the screen plate, the lower base of the scraper central portion and the lower sides of the scraper end portions come in contact with the coating material on the surface of the screen plate, and slide on the surface of the screen plate.
US08939063B2	Hydraulic engine with infinity drive A system comprises a first piston comprising a first piston shaft and a first drive pin. A first piston cylinder comprises a first body and a first groove, wherein the first groove defines a first aperture, the first aperture oriented axially along the first body and configured to receive the first drive pin. The first body encloses the first piston and allows the first piston to travel axially within the first piston cylinder. A drive shaft comprises an axis, a drive groove, and a surface, wherein the drive groove forms a continuous channel along the surface and receives the first drive pin. In one embodiment, a first distribution wheel comprises a first face, a second face, a first inlet aperture, and a first outlet aperture. The first distribution wheel couples to the first piston cylinder and to the drive shaft at a first end of the drive shaft, and rotates axially with the drive shaft along the axis of the drive shaft. The first inlet aperture allows hydraulic fluid to pass through the first face and the second face and the first outlet aperture defines a groove on the second face.
US08939062B2	Double-acting hydraulic cylinder with integrated gas spring action and method for making the same The invention relates to a method for constructing a gas-filled double-acting hydraulic cylinder (1) with gas spring action, comprising: —a cylinder sleeve (3) with a cylinder bottom (3a) and cylinder head (3b) —a piston/piston rod assembly (5) a hydraulic fluid seal on the piston (9) —a connection for the head-side chamber (13) to a hydraulic line; —a connection for the bottom-side chamber (15) to a hydraulic line, —a gland (20) with a bore, the gland being attached between the cylinder bottom (3a) and the piston (9), the piston rod (7) extending over the entire stroke of the piston rod through the bore, wherein the gland comprises two seals —(25), one for providing a seal with the cylinder sleeve (3) and one for providing a seal with the piston rod.
US08939060B2	Firearm operating system An operating system for an individual firearm, such as a rifle, comprises a carriage (14) sliding axially in the compartment of the body of the firearm, an obturator (10) associable to the barrel (2), an elastic element (16), compressible between the carriage (14) and the obturator (10). In the configuration of firearm ready to fire with the bullet in the barrel, the obturator (10) has a free compression stroke (D) for the compression of the elastic element (16) and the barrel (2) has a free firing stroke (C) in relation to the abutment (32) of the operating compartment (8).
US08939057B1	Firearm suppressor Embodiments of the invention relate to a dynamic suppression mechanism for a firearm. Multiple chambers are aligned within a housing, with adjacently positioned chambers separated by a partition. A central aperture is provided within the partition(s) to accommodate the projectile and form part of the projectile path, and multiple relief ports are annularly arranged around the central aperture. As the projectile travels through the path and through the length of the housing, the relief ports use gas byproduct released from the projectile as an elastic medium to muffle concussive forces and mitigate flash as the projectile is released from the body.
US08939048B2	Device and method for rotation of torque tong A device for rotation of a torque tong with at least two diametrically opposite circular arc-shaped segments and gripping devices for holding a pipe substantially perpendicularly to the torque tong's radial plane. To each segment and in abutment thereto there is provided at least one elongated flexible drive element operatively connected to support units and devices for movement of the respective drive element so that the torque tong is rotated in the radial plane. Each drive element is attached at first and second ends to respective securing portions and includes an engagement portion in engagement with and/or abutment against a segment. Rotation of the torque tong is implemented by performing a rectilinear movement of a first of said movement elements, and simultaneously implementing a rectilinear movement of the second of said movement elements in the opposite direction to and substantially parallel to the movement of the first movement element.
US08939044B2	Retainer made of synthetic resin for use in a deep groove ball bearing; deep groove ball bearing; and gear support device A retainer made of a synthetic resin for use in a deep groove ball bearing is proposed of which the lubricity has been improved. The retainer includes a cylindrical first split retainer member (41) having a first axial side, and a cylindrical second split retainer member (42) having a second axial side coupled to the first axial side of the first split retainer member (41). Circumferentially spaced apart first and second cutouts (45 and 50) are formed in the first axial side of the first split retainer member (41) and the second axial side of the second split retainer member (42), respectively, which define respective pockets for receiving balls with the split retainers (41 and 42) coupled together. A coupling arrangement (X) is provided between the first and second split retainer members (41 and 42) which is adapted to engage the split retainer members (41 and 42) when the split retainer members (41 and 42) are coupled together, thereby keeping the split retainer members (41 and 42) axially inseparable from each other. With the retainer mounted in a deep groove ball bearing, when the outer race (11) and the inner race (21) rotate relative to each other, since the first and second split retainer members (41 and 42) rotate at different peripheral speeds due to a difference in diameter therebetween, pumping action is produced in the bearing, which causes a forced flow of lubricating oil in the bearing.
US08939041B2	Nanomechanical testing system An automated testing system includes systems and methods to facilitate inline production testing of samples at a micro (multiple microns) or less scale with a mechanical testing instrument. In an example, the system includes a probe changing assembly for coupling and decoupling a probe of the instrument. The probe changing assembly includes a probe change unit configured to grasp one of a plurality of probes in a probe magazine and couple one of the probes with an instrument probe receptacle. An actuator is coupled with the probe change unit, and the actuator is configured to move and align the probe change unit with the probe magazine and the instrument probe receptacle. In another example, the automated testing system includes a multiple degree of freedom stage for aligning a sample testing location with the instrument. The stage includes a sample stage and a stage actuator assembly including translational and rotational actuators.
US08939039B2	Load cell for a downhole load measuring tool A load cell for a downhole load measuring tool is provided. The load cell comprises a plurality of strain gauges arranged in a balanced array, wherein the array of strain gauges is provided in fluid which, in use, is at substantially the same pressure as the surrounding downhole fluid.
US08939038B2	Torque sensor Disclosed is a torque index sensor, the sensor including a housing, a stator mounted at a space inside the housing, a magnet arranged inside the stator to rotate with a rotation shaft, a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) fixedly mounted inside the housing and mounted with a first magnetic element outputting a magnetization signal in response to rotation of the magnet, at least one or more fixing bosses protrusively formed at the housing, and a collector having a plurality of through holes penetratively formed at a position corresponding to that of the fixing boss and concentrating a magnetic field for guiding a magnetic flux of the magnet, wherein the fixing boss is thermally fused after passing the through hole to tightly fix the collector at an inner surface of the housing.
US08939034B2	Flow measuring device Flow measuring device for ascertaining flow of a measured medium flowing through a measuring tube, which flow measuring device has a first housing for protruding into the measured medium, wherein the first housing has a first surface intended to face the measured medium, wherein the flow measuring device includes a second surface for bounding the measured medium, and wherein each separation between the first surface for bounding the first housing from measured medium, the second surface for bounding the measured medium and the first surface of the first housing amounts to at least 1 mm.
US08939032B2	Mobile anchor tester A mobile anchor tester for testing an earth anchor or a deadman or any other suitable assembly. A mobile system is provided for testing in-ground anchors, the system including a mobile platform, such as a trailer or the bed of a pickup truck having a horizontal support surface spaced above the ground. A pair of adjustable leg assemblies are provided engaging the rear end of the mobile anchor tester. The legs are adjustable, typically having hydraulic cylinders engaged therewith. The adjustable leg assemblies will extend from the back or rear end of the mobile platform to the ground. An anchor testing assembly engaged with the horizontal support surface on the mobile platform has a cable at the removed end thereof. The cable includes a hook to engage the in-ground anchor.
US08939017B2	Surface-deposited particle and substance sampling, dilution and analysis device A device for sampling, diluting and analyzing particles and substances normally located on surfaces. The device includes a collection system which, through a rotating collecting surface and a scraper gathers the sample. The device also includes a tank-like storage system to store the diluting solution and a dilution chamber that permits the sample to mix with the solution and be diluted. This mixture is subsequently placed in contact with a detection system which is capable of discerning the presence or not of the substance being sampled.
US08939014B2	Identification and use of an isomorphously substituted molecular sieve material for gas separation The identification, synthesis, and use of an isomorphously substituted molecular sieve material having structural frameworks substituted with a preselected substitution element for a framework element of the molecular sieve material can result in a preferred transport controlling window size range for the optimal separation of a target gas component from a gaseous mixture containing said target gas component.
US08939004B2	Method for adjusting rolling positions of rolling rolls constituting three-roll mandrel mill and method for manufacturing seamless pipes or tubes [Problem to be Solved]A device for adjusting the rolling positions of rolling rolls and restraining poor roll-biting of the front edge part of a pipe material rolled by a three-roll mandrel mill includes pressing-down devices 1 (P1 to P6) for moving rolling rolls R1 to R6 in the rolling direction and a control unit 2 for controlling the pressing-down devices 1. Immediately after the front edge part of a pipe material T has begun to be rolled by the rolling rolls disposed on at least one rolling stand of the rolling rolls R1 to R6, the control unit 2 controls the pressing-down device 1 to move the rolling rolls in the closing direction. Preferably, the rolling rolls disposed on at least one rolling stand of the rolling rolls R1 to R6 in the closing direction are moved at a speed of 16 mm/sec or higher using the pressing-down device 1.
US08938991B2	Method of making a molded glass article A method of making a glass container comprising providing a mold defining an article having a base at a bottom of the mold cavity where the mold cavity comprises an undercut portion that defines a recess in the mold cavity; introducing molten glass to the mold; cooling the glass to cause the glass to shrink a sufficient amount that the protuberance recedes from the recess; and removing the container from the mold in a linear direction.
US08938989B2	Heat exchanger A heat exchanger includes refrigerant tubes through which refrigerant flows, and cooling-medium tubes through which coolant of a vehicle-running electric motor flows. The refrigerant tubes and the cooling-medium tubes are alternately lamination-arranged. The heat exchanger further includes outside air passages between the refrigerant tubes and the cooling-medium tubes which are adjacent to each other, and outside air flows through the outside air passages. The heat exchanger further includes outer fins arranged in the outside air passages to be capable of transferring heat between the refrigerant tubes and the cooling-medium tubes. Accordingly, appropriate heat exchange can be performed between the refrigerant and the outside air, between the coolant and the outside air, and between the refrigerant and the coolant.
US08938979B2	Method for lyophilization using cryogenic refrigeration system A cryogenic refrigeration system for lyophilization is disclosed. The cryogenic refrigeration system includes a cryogenic heat exchanger system adapted for vaporizing a liquid cryogen and using the gaseous cryogen to cool heat transfer fluid and a heat transfer cooling circuit that cools the lyophilization chamber as well as the condenser. The disclosed heat transfer cooling circuit includes a primary recirculation loop adapted for cooling the lyophilization chamber with the heat transfer fluid, a secondary recirculation loop adapted for cooling a condenser with the heat transfer fluid, and one or more valves operatively coupling the cryogenic heat exchanger system, the primary recirculation loop, and the secondary recirculation loop.
US08938969B2	Combustor and rotating machine A combustor includes: a combustor basket configured to surround a fuel nozzle from an outer circumferential side, and a plurality of connecting members formed in a circumferential direction at intervals to connect a rear end of the combustor basket and a casing and configured to define a flow path through which compressed air introduced into the combustor basket flows. A circulation direction of the compressed air flowing through the flow path is configured to be reversed at a rear end of the combustor basket and the compressed air is introduced into the fuel nozzle. The flow path is partially or entirely inclined in the circumferential direction to blow the compressed air.
US08938968B2	Burner of a gas turbine An exemplary burner of a gas turbine includes a tubular body with an inlet for an entrance of an air flow, downstream of inlet vortex generators, and a lance projecting into the tubular body and having a terminal portion extending along a longitudinal axis of the burner which is provided with nozzle groups for injecting fuel into the tubular body. The nozzle groups can lay in an injection plane perpendicular to the axis of the terminal portion of the lance. Downstream of the lance, the burner has an outlet. A ratio x/L between an axial distance x between the side trailing edge of the vortex generator and the injection plane, and the length L of the tubular body can be less than approximately 0.1052.
US08938963B2	Thermoacoustic engine A thermoacoustic engine includes a first stack and a second stack disposed in a gas-filled looped tube. The first stack has a first end to which heat is inputted and a second end to which cooling water is inputted, and the second stack has a first end to which the cooling water is inputted after passing through the second end of the first stack, and a second end provided with a cooling device. The thermoacoustic engine further includes a flow controller for controlling the flow rate of the cooling water to be inputted to the second end of the first stack.
US08938961B2	EGR flow sensor for an engine A disclosed method of operating an engine may include discharging exhaust gas from at least one combustion chamber of the engine. The method may also include recirculating at least a portion of the exhaust gas to the at least one combustion chamber through an EGR system, including directing at least a portion of the exhaust gas through an EGR duct. Additionally, the method may include sensing pressure in a portion of the EGR duct by directing the pressure to a first pressure sensor via a first sensor passage having a first end connected to a portion of the EGR duct and a second end connected to the first pressure sensor, while maintaining a temperature of gas in the first sensor passage adjacent the second end at a bulk temperature of at least about 75 percent of a bulk temperature of gas in the first sensor passage at the first end.
US08938948B2	Diesel engine exhaust aftertreatment system and method of operation A diesel engine exhaust aftertreatment system and method of use. The system and method combine the attributes of lean or stoichiometric operation, using multiple LNTs (lean NOx traps) with one being capable of acting both as a lean NOx trap and a three-way catalyst. The engine is operated with lean air-to-fuel ratios during times that LNT treatment can efficiently reduce NOx from the exhaust gas. During times that lean NOx treatment is ineffective, the diesel engine is operated at or near a stoichiometric air-fuel ratio, so that three-way catalyst treatment can be used.
US08938942B2	External-combustion, closed-cycle thermal engine An external-combustion, closed-cycle thermal engine is provided with: a gas chamber, a heater, and a cooler which are closed; flow paths for connecting the gas chamber and the inlet and outlet sides of the heater; flow paths for connecting the gas chamber and the inlet and outlet sides of the cooler; on-off valves respectively provided to the flow paths on the inlet and outlet sides of the heater and of the cooler; and a means for moving a working gas. The switching of the destination of the working gas between the heater and the cooler is performed by the on-off valves, and an operation body is driven. As a result of the configuration, the volume of the heater or the cooler does not affect the efficiency of the engine, and the engine operates under various conditions.
US08938932B1	Rail-less roof mounting system A rail-less roof mounting system for installing photovoltaic (PV) modules on a roof structure comprises a base mount assembly that engages with a clamp assembly and attaches to the roof structure. The base mount assembly comprises a base member having a waterproof means, a block slider, a top slider and a covering means. An elevated seal portion of a block slider includes a borehole to receive the waterproof means. A vertical engaging portion of the block slider is attached with a sliding seal member of the top slider. The clamp assembly includes a clamp member and a plate member and the clamp member is attached with a track of the top slider. The clamp member interlocks the PV modules to provide a corner-to-corner coupling arrangement, which enables the connection of PV module corners to adjacent PV module corners by sandwiching above and beneath frame members of the PV modules.
US08938923B2	Prefabricated concrete pole base and adjustable connector A prefabricated concrete pole base and adjustable method of connection and use to receive, support, and stabilize light poles and the like having different hole mounting patterns, securing the pole to the base and facilitating rapid installation of poles while eliminating the need for on-site concrete forms and lengthy concrete cure times.
US08938915B2	Door jamb reinforcer A door jamb reinforcer that provides for reinforcement of the door jamb and the frame of an entry way door to prevent forced entry is disclosed. The door jamb reinforcer includes a latchbolt opening, a deadbolt opening, and a plurality of fastener openings, and is secured to the door jamb via long fasteners extending through corresponding fastener openings and into the door frame behind the door jamb.
US08938914B2	Slider window assembly with cable guides A slider window assembly for a vehicle includes a frame portion having upper and lower rails, at least one fixed window panel fixed relative to the frame portion, and a movable window panel that is movable along the rails between a closed position and an opened position. The lower rail may comprise a unitarily formed rail having (i) a channel portion that extends at least partially along the fixed window panel and an opening and (ii) a cable guide formed at each end region of the channel portion. A carrier is at a lower portion of the movable window panel and is configured to move along the channel portion of the lower rail. The cable guides are configured to engage or receive a respective sheath of a cable assembly of a cable drive system, with a cable of the cable assembly being attached at the respective end of the carrier.
US08938911B2	Device for sprouting A device for sprouting includes an element (1; 101; 201) with opposing first and second openings (2, 7; 102, 7; 202, 7), a water and air-permeable material layer (15; 215), wherein the material layer (15; 215) can be removably mounted on the element (1; 101; 201) so that it covers the first opening (2; 102; 202) of the element (1; 101; 201). The device is characterized in that the element (1; 101; 201) is shell-shaped and extends continuously between the first and second openings (2, 7; 102, 7; 202, 7), and the second opening (7) can be closed.
US08938908B2	Fishing gear with degradable component Herein we describe fishing gear having a polyhydroxyalkanoate degradable component, as well as methods for ensuring that such gear has reduced functionality after becoming derelict. Derelict fishing gear has a negative economic and ecological impact, and thus it is advantageous to use gear that will lose the ability to catch and retain fish over time. Incorporating a degradable apparatus into such gear provides an effective, economical solution. Suitable degradable components are described herein.
US08938905B1	Device to attract deer A deer attracting device and/or a kit incorporating the same facilitates luring deer to a specific location. The device includes a base that is supported from below by an underlying ground surface and a lock that holds a visual lure in an upright position, extending away from the base, so that deer can easily see the visual lure. A scent carrier may be applied to the visual lure and is configured to entice deer to apply their own scent(s) to the visual lure by scent marking or licking the lure. This encourages other deer to do the same after being visually drawn close enough to the visual lure to detect the scent. Correspondingly, the deer maintain or replenish the scent of the lure mitigating the need for a human to artificially do the same. The visual lure is maintained in position on the base be a column within which a lower end of the visual lure is received, and a lock that maintains the visual lure within the column.
US08938897B2	LED truck logo lighting In combination with a highway tractor of the type having an operator's cab mounted on a frame, a vertical pivotal coupling means coupled to the frame behind the cab adapted to be coupled to a trailer, and an aerodynamic structure at the top of the cab which includes a plurality of LED bulbs and a heat generating element in the front of the aerodynamic structure. A front panel of glass or plastic material having information such as a logo containing letters and/or images located on its first surface, second surface or embedded surface covers the LED bulbs with a weatherproof seal. Light from the LED bulbs provides illumination for the information on the front panel to be viewed from the front of the highway tractor and heat from the heat generating element helps to keep the front panel having information such as a logo free of snow and/or ice.
US08938879B2	Components with cooling channels and methods of manufacture A method of manufacturing a component is provided. The method includes forming one or more grooves in an outer surface of a substrate. Each groove extends at least partially along the surface of the substrate and has a base, a top and at least one discharge point. The method further includes forming a run-out region adjacent to the discharge point for each groove and disposing a coating over at least a portion of the surface of the substrate. The groove(s) and the coating define one or more channels for cooling the component. Components with cooling channels are also provided.
US08938877B2	Method of retrofitting a runway sign with a single LED lamp A method of retrofitting an existing airfield runway sign with a single LED lamp. Light is produced by a linear array of white-light LEDs. A cylindrical lens is mounted longitudinally adjacent to the LEDs, and collects a central portion of the light emitted from the LEDs. A pair of inclined surfaces extend from the lateral edges of the LEDs to respective lateral edges of the cylindrical lens. The inclined surfaces have a rough surface texture and reflect light diffusely. The inclined surfaces collect a peripheral portion of the light emitted from the LEDs, and direct the reflected light toward the cylindrical lens. The LEDs, cylindrical lens and inclined surfaces are all mechanically supported by a heat sink. The replacement lamp is placed into a runway sign near its top or bottom edge, and illuminates both viewing surfaces of the runway sign simultaneously without a diffuser.
US08938876B2	Method of mounting a circuit board Various circuit board sockets and methods of manufacturing and using the same are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of manufacturing is provided that includes forming a socket that is operable to receive a circuit board. The socket includes a surface for seating a first portion of a circuit board, a floor and a first support structure projecting away from the floor to support a second portion of the circuit board. The support structure includes a plurality of nested frames. In another aspect, a socket with a with socket cover coupled to a socket housing is disclosed. The socket housing includes a support structure to support a portion of the socket cover.
US08938868B2	Spring tube winding machine Disclosed therein is a spring tube winding machine including: a winding roller (10) formed in a cylindrical shape to wind a first rubber sheet (T1), a first code topping paper (C1), a second code topping paper (C2) and a second rubber sheet (T2), which are the spring tube materials, in order, the winding roller (10) including an uneven portion (12) formed on the outer circumferential surface thereof, a nozzle (14) disposed at an end for injecting compressed air, and a plurality of discharge holes (16) for ejecting compressed air injected through the nozzle (14) outwardly from the inside; and a table (20) having a reference line (22) for setting a seating angle in such a fashion that the spring tube materials wound on the winding roller (10) are seated in an unfolded state and the codes (C) embedded in the first code topping paper (C1) and the second code topping paper (C2) are intersected with each other. The spring tube materials are seated at correct positions and wound on the winding roller through the reference lines marked on the table so as to be exactly arranged at the preset code intersection angle, and so, the spring tube winding machine can keep even quality of the spring tube and even buffering force. Moreover, the spring tube winding machine enables the spring tube materials to be easily removed from the winding roller after completion of the stacking and winding process because the discharge hole is formed to spray the compressed air in the outward direction from the inside.
US08938864B2	Connector A connector comprises a base, a gate, and a locking mechanism. The base forms an opening. The gate is slidably operatively connected to the base and spans the opening. The locking member has an engaging position and a releasing position. The engaging position secures the gate to the base, and the releasing position allows the gate to be moved relative to the base.
US08938862B2	Tie-down strap with braking system and method A lever latch/strap tie system that can include a screw-down lock mechanism that securely holds a brake plate against the strap. Generally, the strap-locking latch has a latch frame that receives a strap so that the strap lies flat against at least a portion of the latch frame. A locking lever engages the strap and presses a portion of the strap against the latch frame. A screw-down knob, or other locking knob abuts a braking plate where the braking plate is positioned above the strap. When the screw-down knob is tightened, it securely clamps the strap between the braking plate and the latch frame. The brake plate can contain at least one insert which contacts the strap when the screw-down clamp is tightened. This can be a grommet or other insert. This increases the friction and further prevents slipping. The entire product including the latch and hook can be scalable to different size straps such as 1 inch, 1.5 inches, 2 inches and the like. A slitted hook can allow a pre-sewn strap to be inserted during assembly.
US08938851B2	Nozzle assembly with one piece body A nozzle assembly for a floor care appliance includes a one-piece body. The one-piece body has a first face and a second face that is opposed to the first face. The first face forms a first cavity while the second face forms a second cavity. A rotary agitator is received in the first cavity. A drive motor is received in the second cavity.
US08938849B2	Vacuum assembly A vacuum assembly comprising: (a) an inlet having an open and closed position; (b) a waste collection member (c) a vacuum means for generating a flow of air from said inlet to said collection member; and (d) a switch adapted to interact with the inlet, wherein the inlet when open activates the switch to receive debris through the inlet. The assembly is flush mounted to an existing fitting.
US08938836B2	Abutment structures Abutment and bridge designs include a bridge superstructure and abutment wherein the abutment has a vertical portion of a backwall that can be fixedly joined to the end face of the bridge superstructure without an interdisposed expansion joint. A downward facing surface of the bridge superstructure can be fixedly joined to an upward facing surface of the abutment, or alternatively, a bearing pad may be disposed therebetween. The abutment may further comprise a backwall made from a plurality of panels fixedly joined to a plurality of supporting piles. The abutments and bridge superstructure may be made substantially from composite materials including recycled structural composite and other thermoplastics.
US08938835B2	Washing machine and method of controlling a washing machine A washing machine and a method of controlling a washing machine are provided. The washing machine may include a drum in which laundry is provided and is rotated. The drum may operate at a first speed such that part of the laundry tumbles within the drum and another part of the laundry adheres to the drum. An unbalance amount or a first speed operation time of the drum, which is detected when the drum operates at the first speed, may be determined. When an abnormality occurs, rotation of the drum may stop or decelerate. Accordingly, at the time of a dehydration cycle, stability of the washing machine and laundry balancing can be ensured.
US08938828B2	Roll up evacuation mattress A roll-up patient-evacuation mattress has a bottom sheet having a head end and a foot end. A mattress is disposed above the bottom sheet. A patient support sheet is disposed above the mattress, and has a left wing and a right wing which are dimensioned to respectively enclose at least portions of left and right sides of a patient lying on the patient support sheet. A foot section is coupled to the bottom sheet and is dimensioned to substantially enclose the patient-evacuation mattress when the bottom sheet, the mattress, and the patient support sheet are rolled from the head end to the foot end in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the patient-evacuation mattress into said foot section.
US08938825B1	Reversible fitted sheet A system and method for a reversible sheet. The fitted sheet has a top layer with an inner side and an outer side and a bottom layer with an inner side and an outer side. The top layer is coupled to the bottom layer by a sealed top edge, a sealed base edge, and a sealed bottom edge. The sealed base edge is perpendicular to the top edge and the bottom edge. The top layer and bottom layer each have a flap portion which has an open flap and an open end edge. A mattress is inserted into the open end edge. The front end of the mattress is secured into the open flap of either the top or bottom layer. This secures the fitted sheet around the mattress. A child cannot pull the fitted sheet away from the mattress because the fitted sheet surrounds the mattress.
US08938822B2	Method and apparatus for use with a toilet The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus for use with a toilet and a method of storing and cleaning a toilet utensil. The apparatus includes a toilet having a toilet bowl, a tank storing a quantity of water, and a flushing device controlling a flow of the quantity of water from the tank to the toilet bowl. A toilet utensil holding structure is located within the tank, wherein the toilet utensil holding structure positioned to hold at least one toilet utensil. A tank cover is positioned over an opening in the tank. The tank cover has at least two cover portions independently movable to one another, wherein at least one of the two cover portions controls access to the at least one toilet utensil.
US08938817B1	External helmet cushioning system An external cushioning system for a helmet includes an outer shell disposed outwardly of an outer surface of a helmet; an absorptive layer between the outer shell and the outer surface of a helmet; and an attachment mechanism to couple the external cushioning system to the helmet. The system may also include at least one cushion strategically positioned to absorb impact forces.
US08943610B2	System and/or method for distributing media content The subject matter disclosed herein relates to distribution of media content.
US08943607B2	Information processing device with user authentication that restores previous operation condition An information processing device includes an authenticating part to authenticate a user; an operating part for setting information, an authentication canceling part to cancel an authentication of the user, an operation condition memory part to cause a second memory part to memorize the setting information memorized in a first memory part, and a reproducing part to confirm whether or not the setting information is memorized in the second memory part when the authenticating part authenticates the user. In a case where memorized, the reproducing part reads the setting information from the second memory part, and to reproduce an operation condition based on the read setting information. In a case where not memorized, the reproducing part displays a non-user condition specification screen for the user's selecting one of multiple functions.
US08943603B2	System and method for document policy enforcement A system and method is disclosed for document policy enforcement. The method discloses: scanning document parts for a set of policy-eliciting terms; assigning a policy to a document part based on a policy-eliciting term found within the document part; and enforcing the policy. The system discloses a computer programmed with executable instructions which operate a set of modules, wherein the modules comprise: a policy editor and a policy daemon, for effecting the method.
US08943602B2	Method for enhancing privacy of internet browser users A method for enhancing the privacy of individuals who may be tracked while visiting different sites on the Internet using conventional browsers is disclosed. The method is based on randomizing the information collected in cookies that are used for tracking by different websites.
US08943593B2	Dynamic provisioning of protection software in a host instrusion prevention system Methods and apparatus for optimizing security configurations of a set of computers are disclosed. A set of local servers, each functioning as a deep-security manager supporting a respective subset of the computers, maintains protection software containing filters and rules for deploying each filter. A local server receives updated protection software from a central server. Each local server interrogates each computer of its subset of computers to acquire computer-characterizing data and applies relevant rules to determine an optimal set of filters for each computer. Each rule adaptively determines required characterizing data elements from each computer for determining an optimal security configuration. A local server updates the security configuration of a computer to suit changes in the operational environment of the computer.
US08943558B2	System and method for monitoring a threat A method and a system for monitoring a threat are described. The system has a gateway, a web server, and a client device. The gateway detects, identifies, and tracks a threat at a location associated with the gateway. The gateway is coupled to a security device. The web server has a management application configured to communicate with the gateway. The client device communicates with the gateway identified by the web server. The gateway aggregates monitoring data from the security device and from other security devices respectively coupled to other gateways correlated with the gateway. The client device receives the aggregated monitoring data and controls the security device coupled to the respective gateway from a web-based user interface at the client device.
US08943555B2	Asset streaming A device streams assets to network-based storage in cooperation with servers administering the network-based storage. The servers manage and secure access to the stream of assets, on both an account level and an asset level, in accordance with asset metadata registered for the assets during streaming, and in accordance with account data associated with the assets being streamed and the device with which the assets are streamed. The servers operate to notify other authorized devices associated with the device that the assets are available to download, including initiating the download of assets automatically or in response to user input.
US08943553B2	Information processing apparatus, content management method, and computer-readable non-transitory recording medium encoded with content management program An information processing apparatus includes: a storage portion having a plurality of storage areas; an authentication portion for authenticating a user; a content setting portion for storing content set public by the authenticated user in a public storage area with no access restriction, of the plurality of storage areas of the storage portion, and for storing content set private into a personal storage area accessible only by the authenticated user, of the plurality of storage areas of the storage portion; and an access permission portion for, when a predetermined process is executed on the content set private stored in the personal storage area, making the content set private accessible by others through the public storage area.
US08943552B2	Methods and apparatus to discover authentication information in a wireless networking environment Example methods and apparatus to discover authentication information in a wireless networking environment are disclosed. A disclosed example method involves transmitting a request message to a network access point requesting identifiers indicative of authentication information required by the network access point to authenticate a wireless terminal. In addition, at least one authentication requirement identifier is retrieved from a response message transmitted by the network access point. The at least one authentication requirement identifier is indicative of an authentication value obtainable using operations performed by the wireless terminal at a media access control layer without providing access to an internet protocol layer to retrieve the authentication value.
US08943549B2	Methods and systems for online fraud protection This disclosure describes, generally, methods and systems for certifying user identities (IDs). The method includes receiving, from a customer, a certification request for a user ID. The method then identifies the user ID's owner and collects information about the owner. The information may include financial information, personal information, biographical information, etc. The method then analyzes the collected information to generate a risk score associated with the user ID, and based on the risk score exceeding a threshold, the method certifies the user ID.
US08943539B2	Enabling a friend to remotely modify user data The present invention allows users to interact with people, who have interacted with other people, and obtain media files and recommendations from those having common interests, thereby creating interactive media communities and spawning electronic social networks based on media and other types of electronic entertainment.
US08943534B2	Advanced streaming playback/dynamic ad insertion According to some embodiments, systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program code are provided to process video source data to insert ad or other content into a video stream for distribution to client devices.
US08943521B2	CD player with vibration suppression A compact disc (CD) player, which comprises playback substrates, a conveying roller, CD sensors, a CD stopper, a first trigger member, frame members, cam members and moving members, wherein the CD stopper has a major axis and abutting portions disposed at both ends of the axis; the first trigger member rotates when a minor-diameter CD stops at a mounting position on a turntable; the frame members receive the movement of the first trigger member; the cam members are coupled to the frame members; the moving members receive the rotation of the CD sensor and move along the outside diameter of a CD; the moving members are provided with clamping portions and abutted portions configured to be clamped with the abutting portions; and the cam members are provided with clamped portions configured to abut against the clamping portions.
US08943506B2	Client-side virtualization architecture using differential bi-directional synchronization and closed computing The invention discloses the architecture of client-side virtualization, utilizing the techniques of differential bi-directional synchronization of layered data and closed computing, as an extension to virtual desktop infrastructure. Both the client and server run a virtual machine monitor on top of which user application data, system data, personal application, group application, and guest operating system are layered independently. Layer independence is achieved by system data redirection, cache acceleration, and application composing/decomposing method. The client can be securely protected via the push-OS concept, security links, and closed computing services, including virtual machine subscription management control and network resource control services.
US08943504B2	Tracking and releasing resources placed on a deferred unlock list at the end of a transaction Requests of a PCD are determined if they are part of a transaction involving a plurality of resources. Next, each resource that is part of the request involving multiple resources is identified. As each resource is identified, a framework manager determines if a resource has completed processing the request directed at it. If the resource has returned a value that it has completed the request, then the framework manager allows the resource to return to an unlocked state while other requests in the transaction are being processed. If the resource has not completed processing and has deferred some of the processing to the end of the transaction, then the resource is added to a deferred unlock list. It is determined if the resource is a dependent on another resource in the current request path. If it is dependent, then the other resource is also placed on the deferred unlock list.
US08943502B2	Retooling lock interfaces for using a dual mode reader writer lock A method, system, and computer usable program product for retooling lock interfaces for using a dual mode reader writer lock. An invocation of a method is received using an interface. The method is configured to operate on a lock associated with a resource in a data processing system. A determination is made whether the lock is an upgraded lock. The upgraded lock is the DML operating in an upgraded mode. An operation corresponding to the method is executed on the DML, if the lock is the upgraded lock.
US08943501B1	System and method for hierarchical interception with isolated environments A system, method, computer program, and/or computer readable medium for providing hierarchical interception for applications within isolated environments The computer readable medium includes computer-executable instructions for execution by a processing system. The computer-executable instructions may be for installing interceptors, configuring interceptors, preloading shared libraries, using trampoline functions, removal of interceptors, mapping between resources inside and outside the isolated environment, providing an interception database, loading the interception database, redirection of resources, and providing the hierarchy of interceptors.
US08943494B2	Method for installing and managing NFC applications with pictures A method for installing a NFC application (APP) that includes a picture (PIC) in a mobile communication device (3) comprises: at a Service Provider (1) transmitting the NFC application (APP) together with the picture (PIC) to a Trusted Service Manager (2); at the Trusted Service Manager (2), separating the picture (PIC) from the NFC application (APP) and storing it and transmitting the NFC application (APP) together with a reference (REF) to a storage location of the picture (PIC) to the mobile communication device (3); at the mobile communication device (3), installing the NFC application (APP) together with the reference (REF) and retrieving the picture (PIC) by sending the reference (REF) to the Trusted Service Manager (2) requesting download of the picture (PIC); at the Trusted Service Manager (2), fetching the picture (PIC) from the storage location indicated by the reference (REF) and downloading it to the mobile communication device (3).
US08943486B2	Multiple instruction execution mode resource-constrained device A resource-constrained device comprises a processor configured to execute multiple instruction streams comprising multiple instructions having an opcode and zero or more operands. Each of the multiple instruction streams is associated with one of multiple instruction execution modes having an instruction set comprising multiple instruction implementations. At least one of the multiple instruction implementations is configured to change the processor from a first instruction execution mode to a second instruction execution mode. The processor comprises an instruction fetcher configured to fetch an instruction from one of the multiple instruction streams based at least in part upon a current instruction execution mode.
US08943483B2	Application programming interface naming using collaborative services A method, computer system, and computer program product for improving application programming interface naming. An alternate name is received for a target application programming interface feature from a consumer developer. In addition, an indirection to the application programming interface feature is generated based on the alternate name. Then, the indirection to the application programming interface feature is transmitted to an indirections repository.
US08943481B2	Method and apparatus for extensibility of user interface binding definitions Embodiments create a binding specifications file that is compatible with a user interface application from a grammar rich XML file. The grammar rich XML file uses a complex DTD for transformation. The complex DTD may be prone to error if created by the user, therefore, the complex DTD file is automatically created from a schema definition provided by the user or user's agent. The user or user's agent defines a schema for the desired grammar level. Through a series of XSL transformations, the complex DTD file is created. Also, a stylesheet used for transforming the grammar rich XML file is automatically created. The grammar rich XML file provided by the user conforms to the automatically created complex DTD file. Thus, the grammar used in defining bindings of a user interface application is extensible without any requirement to enrich and recompile the application anytime an extension of the language is desired.
US08943480B2	Setting breakpoints in optimized instructions A method, computer-readable storage medium, and computer system are provided. In an embodiment, in response to a command that requests setting a breakpoint at a line in a module, a determination is made whether a snapshot instruction exists before a machine instruction that implements a source statement at the line. If the snapshot instruction exists before the machine instruction that implements the source statement at the line, the breakpoint is set at the machine instruction that implements the source statement at the line. If the snapshot instruction does not exist before the machine instruction that implements the source statement at the line, the module is recompiled to add the snapshot instruction before the machine instruction that implements the source statement.
US08943478B2	Fault detection and localization in dynamic software applications The present invention provides a system, computer program product and a computer implemented method for prioritizing code fragments based on the use of a software oracle and on a correlation between the executed code fragments and the output they produce. Also described is a computer-implemented method generates additional user inputs based on execution information associated with path constraints and based on information from the oracle. Advantageously, the embodiment is useful in a test generation tool that generated many similar inputs when a failure-inducing input is found, in order to enhance fault localization. Further, described is a computer-implemented flow for extending the existing idea of concolic testing to applications that interact with persistent state.
US08943477B2	Debugging a graphical user interface code script with non-intrusive overlays An embodiment of the present invention manages window focus non-intrusive over-lays while debugging a graphical user interface program. In an example, the computer displays in a first graphical user interface, wherein the computer program is designed to manipulate a second graphical user interface of another computer program. The computer receives a command to debug the second graphical interface computer program and converts the first graphical user interface into a focus-less graphical user interface so the focus does not transfer from the second graphical user interface. The computer debugs the computer program and upon completing debugging, the computer restores the first graphical user interface into focus.
US08943472B1	System and method for directly accessing SAS datasets from a JAVA program A system and method for reading and writing datasets (SAS datasets) written in a proprietary runtime macro language (SAS, owned by the SAS Institute, Inc.) directly, without going through a system that uses the SAS proprietary runtime macro language. The system employs a JAVA Database Connectivity (JDBC) application program interface (API) driver usable by JDBC enabled JAVA applications. The driver extracts from the SAS dataset information from a header page that enables identification of information on metadata pages which in turn are used by the driver to present to the JAVA application a view of the data as a database table, from which the JAVA application can request reading and writing of the SAS dataset.
US08943454B1	In-phase grouping for voltage-dependent design rule In some embodiments, in a method for considering in-phase grouping for a voltage-dependent design rule, for a first net and a second net in a schematic, first data for obtaining the differences between first voltage values of the first and second nets, and between second voltage values of the first and second nets is provided. For each of the first and second nets, the first voltage value is larger than the second voltage value. A layout for the schematic is generated. In the layout, a relationship of a first shape and a second shape associated with the first and the second nets, respectively, is defined using the first data.
US08943448B2	System, method, and computer program product for providing a debugger using a common hardware database A hardware model database is identified which stores a graph-based common representation of a hardware design that includes hardware module nodes each representative of a unique module of the hardware design and associated with one or more instances of the unique module. Additionally, a signal dump resulting from a simulation of a logic code model of the hardware design is identified. Each instance of each unique module is identified using the hardware model database, and for each assertion condition included therein, a corresponding value for the assertion condition is determined from the signal dump. Further, a construct of the hardware design corresponding to each instance of each unique module is conditionally displayed by a debugger application, based on the determined values of the corresponding assertion conditions included in the instance of the unique module.
US08943444B2	Semiconductor device reliability model and methodologies for use thereof Systems and methods for semiconductor device reliability qualification during semiconductor device design. A method is provided that includes defining performance process window bins for a performance window. The method further includes determining at least one failure mechanism for each bin assignment. The method further includes generating different reliability models when the at least one failure mechanism is a function of the process window, and generating common reliability models when the at least one failure mechanism is not the function of the process window. The method further includes identifying at least one risk factor for each bin assignment, and generating aggregate models using a manufacturing line distribution. The method further includes determining a fail rate by bin and optimizing a line center to minimize product fail rate. The method further includes determining a fail rate by bin and scrapping production as a function of a manufacturing line excursion event.
US08943443B1	Verification of computer simulation of photolithographic process A method for calibrating a computer program that simulates a physical process and a photomask are disclosed. A first physical artifact may be exposed to the physical process to produce a second physical artifact. The first physical artifact may include one or more features characterized by traceably measured known dimensions. One or more features of the second physical artifact may be measured to produce one or more measured dimensions. The physical process may be simulated with a computer simulation using the known dimensions of the first physical artifact as inputs to produce an output. The output may be compared to the measured dimensions of the second physical artifact to produce a result. A figure of merit may be assigned to the computer simulation based on the result. The photomask may have one or more features with one or more traceably measured dimensions.
US08943429B2	State machine user and validation interface system State machine interface system, comprising state machine algorithms and a graphical user interface, adapted to receive signals from at least one sensor device, that are related to physiological activities of the heart and/or the circulatory system of a living being. The state machine algorithms are adapted to determine phases of heart cycles based upon said signals. The different phases of the heart cycle are determined by said state machine algorithms in a heart cluster state machine simulating the heart, and optionally the circulatory system, achieved by fusions of finite heart muscle cell state machines to form a ΔV-pump state machine. The determined heart cycle phases are evaluated by determining their respective local state diagram based upon said signal such that the respective correct time duration is determined for each heart cycle phase, and then determining the most representative global state diagram. The determined local and global state diagrams are presented at the graphical user interface such that the temporal relations between the different phases are illustrated.
US08943416B2	Mobile terminal and method of displaying information therein A mobile terminal, computer program product and method of displaying information therein are disclosed, by which data stored in the mobile terminal can be uploaded to a website to be shared. The present invention includes a camera for taking a picture, a memory for storing data, a wireless communication unit for transmitting the data, a display displaying the data stored in the memory, and a controller controlling the data transmitted among the data stored in the memory to be displayed by being discriminated from the data not transmitted.
US08943413B2	Visually representing and managing access control of resources An approach is provided for controlling access to a resource. Visual representations of the resource and an entity are included in a display. A movement in the display of the entity representation to a position proximate to a boundary of the resource representation is detected. An attribute assigned to the entity representation is determined to not satisfy an access control requirement assigned to the resource representation. The entity is not permitted to access the resource based on the attribute not satisfying the access control requirement. Based on the entity not being permitted to access the resource, a visual cue is presented that indicates the entity representation is prevented from moving in the display across, and being placed within, the boundary of the resource representation.
US08943412B2	Game-based selection system In accordance with some embodiments, a system may enable the user to selectively either make computer generated selections without game play or to make menu selections in a more limited way in some embodiments in association with game play. Thus if the user selects game play, the user would be provided with at least two game options that implement menu selection tasks. For example the game play may allow the users to use a game to select within a group of menu options or to select a user who then gets the right to make a menu selection as another example.
US08943397B2	Configurable column display of information at a web client A method including receiving input from a user, retrieving data based on the input, generating a tabular display of the data according to default settings and adjustable user settings, and transmitting the tabular display to the user. A system having a server application structured and arranged to receive input from a user, retrieve data based on the input, generate a tabular display of the data according to default settings and adjustable user settings, and transmit the tabular display to the user, and a client application structured and arranged to display the tabular display.
US08943395B2	Previewing different types of documents This is directed to a preview application for displaying several documents simultaneously in a single window, where the several documents are displayed as books. To view the pages of a document, the preview application can open the book and display the pages of the document (e.g., in a one or two-dimensional array). A user can also search for particular terms within the several documents. In response to a search, the preview application can filter the pages of the several documents and only display those pages that include the search terms. The displayed pages can be ordered in any suitable manner, including for example by search rank.
US08943392B2	Viterbi butterfly operations A decoding system suitable for Viterbi decoding includes a decoder that includes a state metrics array, a butterfly unit, and a constraint length multiplexer. The state metrics array includes registers in which each register is arranged to store a state metric for processing. The butterfly unit includes an array of butterfly elements where each butterfly element is arranged to generate intermediate state metrics in parallel with other butterfly elements in the butterfly unit. The constraint length multiplexer unit is arranged to generate new state metrics in response to the intermediate state metrics and a Viterbi constraint length value stored in a constraint length register. Transition bits can also be generated in response to the constraint length.
US08943384B2	Using a soft decoder with hard data A method for re-using a soft decoder involves receiving soft data and hard data from memory cells in a memory device, mapping the soft data to a first set of soft information, mapping the hard data to a second set of soft information, and using the soft decoder to decode both the first set and second set of soft information.
US08943379B2	Retry based protocol with source/receiver FIFO recovery and anti-starvation mechanism to support dynamic pipeline lengthening for ECC error correction Methods and apparatus relating to retry based protocol with source/receiver FIFO (First-In, First-Out) buffer recovery and anti-starvation mechanism to support dynamic pipeline lengthening for ECC error correction are described. In an embodiment, upon detection of an error, a portion of transmitted data is stored in one or more storage devices before retransmission. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
US08943374B2	Writing scheme for phase change material-content addressable memory A system for programming a phase change material-content addressable memory (PCM-CAM). The system includes a receiving unit for receiving a word to be written in the PCM-CAM. The word includes low bits represented by a low resistance state in the PCM-CAM and high bits represented by a high resistance state in the PCM-CAM. The system includes a writing unit configured to repeatedly write the low bits in memory cells of the PCM-CAM until the resistance of the memory cells are below a threshold value, and to write high bits in memory cells of the PCM-CAM only once.
US08943371B2	Methods and systems for computer-aided identification of technical phenomena A system for computer-aided identification of technical phenomena and related methods, particularly with technical problems is described. The system is equipped with a computer executing a program and provided with means for inputting alphanumeric data, means for entering graphical information, and a visual display. The execution of said program causes the computer to work by displaying a sequence of request and input windows for a description of the technical phenomenon by way of an alphanumeric, human natural language and/or a graphical image and according to specific logic and construction rules of the human natural language expression or of the graphic expression, at a detailed level, which construction rules change from window to window and are displayed at the margin of a data input field in the window.
US08943370B2	Trace value correlation with data field declarations Data fields within a trace data set are interpreted by a processor using a data field declaration of each data field that identifies a data type of the respective data field. An actual data value of the interpreted data field is compared with the data field declaration for each interpreted data field. Based upon each comparison, a determination is made as to whether the actual data value of the interpreted data field contains an erroneous data value based upon the data field declaration.
US08943363B2	Method of fast reinitialization for instrument panel viewing device The general field of the invention is that of the management of the faults of the viewing devices used on aircraft. An aircraft instrument panel viewing device comprises an electronic assembly, embedded software and a viewing screen. When the viewing device detects a fault arising after a predetermined time of proper operation, the reinitialization method according to the invention executes just the software verification tests without executing the electronic assembly verification tests termed “safety tests”, no specific presentation of fault being displayed on the viewing screen. The duration for which the pilot is deprived of information is thus considerably reduced.
US08943356B1	Post backup catalogs A method, article of manufacture, and apparatus for processing data. In some embodiments, this includes analyzing a first container at a block level, determining a first level of granularity based on the analysis of the first container, based on the first level of granularity, identifying a first set of data objects, storing metadata of the first set of data objects in a recovery catalog, based on the first set of data objects, identifying a second container, analyzing the second container at a block level, determining a second level of granularity based on the analysis of the second container, based on the second level of granularity, identifying a second set of data objects, storing metadata of the second set of data objects in the recovery catalog, wherein the recovery catalog is stored in a storage device.
US08943343B2	Controlling an asymmetrical processor In an embodiment, the present invention includes a multicoreprocessor with a front end unit including a fetch unit to fetch instructions and a decode unit to decode the fetched instructions into decoded instructions, a first core coupled to the front end unit to independently execute at least some of the decoded instructions, and a second core coupled to the front end unit to independently execute at least some of the decoded instructions. The second core may have a second power consumption level greater than a power consumption level of the first core and also heterogeneous from the first core. The processor may further include an arbitration logic coupled to the first and second cores to enable the second core to begin execution responsive to a start processor instruction present in the front end unit. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
US08943341B2	Minimizing power consumption for fixed-frequency processing unit operation A mechanism is provided for minimizing power consumption for operation of a fixed-frequency processing unit. A number of timeslots are counted in a time window where throttling is engaged to the fixed-frequency processing unit. The number of timeslots where throttling is engaged is divided by a total number of timeslots within the time window, thereby producing a performance loss (PLOSS) value. A determination is made as to whether determining whether the (PLOSS) value associated with the fixed-frequency processing unit is greater than an allowed performance loss (APLOSS) value. Responsive to the PLOSS value being less than or equal to the APLOSS value, a decrease in voltage supplied to the fixed-frequency processing unit is initiated.
US08943328B2	Key rotation for encrypted storage media An I/O module is provided to service I/O requests from a host to access storage media. Data blocks of the storage media are encrypted with an old key, and the I/O module performs key rotation to cause data blocks to be re-encrypted with a new key.
US08943319B2	Managing security for computer services A method for providing security for a business application including receiving a request from a server including a server public key and a security token, deploying a virtual node implementing the business application in response to the request, using the security token in a bootstrap process by the virtual node to provide authentication to the server, and authenticating a message from the server using a server public key.
US08943317B2	System and method of mobile lightweight cryptographic directory access A system for handling an LDAP service request to an LDAP server for an LDAP service comprises a client program executable on a client system and a handler program executable on a handler system. The client program is operable to generate LDAP service request data corresponding to the LDAP service and provide the LDAP service request data for transmission from the client system, and further operable to receive LDAP service reply data in response to the LDAP service request data. The handler program is operable to receive the LDAP service request data transmitted from the client system and execute the LDAP service request to the LDAP server, receive LDAP service reply data from the LDAP server during one or more passes, and upon completion of the LDAP service, provide the LDAP service reply data for transmission to the client system in a single pass.
US08943315B1	System and method for controlling the upload of data already accessible to a server Systems, methods, and machine-readable media for controlling an upload of a block of data associated with an upload command are described. In certain aspects, an interface module may be configured to obtain a cryptographic checksum for the block of data associated with the upload command. A checksum module may configured to compare the cryptographic checksum for the block of data associated with the upload command to a cryptographic checksum in an index storing cryptographic checksums identifying blocks of data previously uploaded to a server. If the cryptographic checksum for the block of data associated with the upload command matches the cryptographic checksum in the index, an upload module may be configured to cancel the upload of the block of data associated with the upload command.
US08943314B2	System and method for manipulating a computer file and/or program A device for manipulating a computer file or program includes a processor. The device includes a network interface which receives commands. The device includes a receiver which receives the commands from the network interface and provides the commands to the processor. The device includes storage having a computer file or program in a memory. Wherein the processor, based on the commands, makes changes to the computer file or program in the memory and suspends and reestablishes user intervention to the computer file or program. A device for manipulating a computer file or program.
US08943311B2	System and methods for online authentication A method of establishing a communication channel between a network client and a computer server over a network is described. The network client may be configured to communicate with the computer server over the network and to communicate with a token manager. The token manager may be configured with a parent digital certificate that is associated with the token manager. The token manager or network client generates a credential from the parent digital certificate, and transmits the credential to the computer server. The credential may be associated with the computer server. The network client may establish the communications channel with the computer server in accordance with an outcome of a determination of validity of the credential by the computer server.
US08943307B2	System and method for retaining users' anonymity A method and a system are provided for generating information that relates to services being utilized by a user, by which: at a user device, retrieving usage information that relates to services consumed by the user of the user device; forwarding by the user device the retrieved usage information towards a central processing unit; at the central processing unit, determining based on the received usage information and based on at least one pre-determined criterion associated with the services being consumed by the user, whether a message should be sent to that user; and if in the affirmative, sending a message to the user that relates to the received usage information, without logging any information that relates to the message being sent to the user, at the central processing unit.
US08943306B2	Methods, systems, and computer readable media for designating a security level for a communications link between wireless devices A content issuer entity designates a transport security level for each of a plurality of electronic certificates and provides the electronic certificates to a first wireless device. A second wireless device establishes a communications link to transfer electronic certificate data associated with one or more electronic certificates stored on the first wireless device to the second wireless device via a wireless transaction and determines, for each stored electronic certificate, a transport security level previously designated at the content issuer entity. At the first wireless device, a highest transport security level is determined from among the respective transport security levels associated with the stored electronic certificates. The electronic certificate data is transferred from the first wireless device to the second wireless device via the communications link in accordance with a security measure that corresponds to the highest determined transport security level.
US08943304B2	Systems and methods for using an HTTP-aware client agent Systems and methods are described for using a client agent operating in a virtual private network environment to intercept HTTP communications. Methods include: intercepting at the network layer, by a client agent executing on a client, an HTTP request from an application executing on the client; modifying the HTTP request; and transmitting, via a transport layer connection, the modified HTTP request to a server. Additional methods may comprise adding, removing, or modifying at least one cookie in the HTTP request. Still other methods may comprise modifying at least one name-value pair contained in the HTTP request. Corresponding systems are also described.
US08943303B2	Monitoring circuit with a window watchdog A method of monitoring a processing circuit is disclosed. The processing circuit is operable, in a normal operation mode, to generate a sequence of trigger commands, with at least one trigger command of the sequence of trigger commands including time information. At least one window sequence with a closed window period and an open window period is generated such that the duration of the closed window period and/or the open window period is defined, at least in part, by the time information. It is detected if one trigger command is received within the open window period of the at least one sequence.
US08943300B2	Method and apparatus for generating return address predictions for implicit and explicit subroutine calls using predecode information An apparatus for emulating the branch prediction behavior of an explicit subroutine call is disclosed. The apparatus includes a first input which is configured to receive an instruction address and a second input. The second input is configured to receive predecode information which describes the instruction address as being related to an implicit subroutine call to a subroutine. In response to the predecode information, the apparatus also includes an adder configured to add a constant to the instruction address defining a return address, causing the return address to be stored to an explicit subroutine resource, thus, facilitating subsequent branch prediction of a return call instruction.
US08943297B2	Parallel read functional unit for microprocessors A functional unit is provided which allows for fast, parallel data read, write, and manipulation operations. The functional unit includes first and second source registers for receiving first and second data items to be processed by the functional unit, a plurality of memory tables, a combinational logic circuit, and a decoder. Each of the tables is indexed by an index comprising a portion of the first data item received by the first source register. The combinational logic circuit receives lookup results, and processes the lookup results and the second data item in the second source register to produce a result data item. The decoder circuit extracts an operational code from an instruction supplied to the functional unit, decodes the operational code, and controls the combinational logic circuit in accordance with the operational code.
US08943294B2	Software architecture for service of collective memory and method for providing service of collective memory using the same Disclosed is a software architecture supporting a large-capacity collective memory layer in a multi-node system by using a remote direct memory access technique and a software virtualization technique and a computing system performing computing processing by using the architecture. In particular, provided is a software architecture including: a memory region managing module collectively managing a predetermined memory region of a node, a memory service providing module providing a large-capacity collective memory service to a virtual address space in a user process, and a memory sharing support module supporting sharing of the large-capacity collective memory of the multi-node system.
US08943293B2	Configurable cache and method to configure same A method includes receiving an address at a tag state array of a cache, wherein the cache is configurable to have a first size and a second size that is smaller than the first size. The method further includes identifying a first portion of the address as a set index, wherein the first portion has a same number of bits when the cache has the first size as when the cache has the second size. The method further includes using the set index to locate at least one tag field of the tag state array, identifying a second portion of the address to compare to a value stored at the at least one tag field, locating at least one state field of the tag state array that is associated with a particular tag field that matches the second portion, identifying a cache line based on a comparison of a third portion of the address to at least one status bit of the at least one state field when the cache has the second size, and retrieving the cache line.
US08943273B1	Method and apparatus for improving cache efficiency Aspects of the disclosure provide methods for cache efficiency. A method for cache efficiency can include storing data in a buffer entry in association with a cache array in response to a first store instruction that hits the cache array before the first store instruction is committed. Further, when a dependent load instruction is subsequent to the first store instruction, the method can include providing the data from the buffer entry in response to the first dependent load instruction. When a second store instruction overlaps an address of the first store instruction, the method can include coalescing data of the second store instruction in the buffer entry before the second store instruction is committed. When the second store instruction is followed by a second dependent load instruction, the method can include providing the coalesced data from the buffer entry in response to the second dependent load instruction.
US08943268B2	Ternary content addressable memory (TCAM) storage system A system for ternary content addressable memory (TCAM) storage may include a TCAM having multiple entries and a processor that is communicatively coupled to the TCAM. The processor may be operative to receive a first numerical range and determine a first ternary representation of a second numerical range that encompasses the first numerical range. The processor may be further operative to determine a second ternary representation corresponding to at least one of a lower bound or an upper bound of the first numerical range. The processor may be further operative to store a combination of the first and second ternary representations in one of the entries of the TCAM. In one or more implementations, the numerical range may be a port range and the combination of the ternary representations may be stored in one of the entries of the TCAM as a portion of a packet classification rule.
US08943267B2	Management of memory refresh power consumption Embodiments include a system, an apparatus, a device, and a method. The apparatus includes a processor, a dynamic memory, and a hardware-implemented memory control circuit. The hardware-implemented control circuit includes a control circuit for establishing an extended refresh period of the dynamic memory based at least in part on a monitored result that indicates an occurrence of a memory loss in the dynamic memory. The hardware-implemented control circuit also includes a control circuit for causing a refresh of the dynamic memory during each of at least two extended refresh periods.
US08943264B2	Data storing method, and memory controller and memory storage apparatus using the same A data storing method for a rewritable non-volatile memory module is provided. The method includes receiving page data to be stored in a first logical address. The method also includes determining whether a storage status of the rewritable non-volatile memory module is a predetermined status; if yes, using a first writing mode to write the page data into the rewritable non-volatile memory module; if no, using a second writing mode to write the page data into the rewritable non-volatile memory module. In the first writing mode, lower physical program units of the rewritable non-volatile memory module are applied for writing data, and upper physical program units of the rewritable non-volatile memory module are not applied for writing data; in the second writing mode, the upper physical program units and the lower physical program units are applied for writing data.
US08943262B2	Non-volatile memory device A non-volatile memory device includes a first bank including a plurality of first page buffers, a second bank including a plurality of second page buffers, and an address counter configured to count a first address and a second address in response to a clock before a first time in a period for performing a read operation and count the first address and the second address in response to a bank address after the first time, wherein data of the first page buffers are sequentially outputted in response to the first address, and data of the second page buffers are sequentially outputted in response to the second address.
US08943257B2	Protocol neutral fabric An embodiment integrates non-PCI compliant devices with PCI compliant operating systems. A fabric system mimics the behavior of PCI. When non-PCI compliant devices do not know how to respond to PCI enumeration, embodiments provide a PCI enumeration reply and thus emulate a reply that would typically come from a PCI compliant device during emulation. Embodiments allow system designers to incorporate non-standard fabric structures with the benefit of still using robust and mature PCI infrastructure found in modem PCI compliant operating systems. More generally, embodiments allow an operating system compliant with a first standard (but not a second standard) to discover and communicate with a device that is non-compliant with the first standard (but possibly is compliant with the second standard). Other embodiments are described herein.
US08943256B1	Serial data intermediary device, and related systems and methods An integrated circuit (IC) device can include a serial communication first interface (I/F) circuit electrically coupled to first physical connections of the IC device, and configured to respond to communication signals received at the first physical connections; at least one serial communication second interface (I/F) circuit electrically coupled to second physical connections of the IC device, and configured to enable data transactions over the second physical connections; and a repeater circuit configured to bypass the first I/F circuit and enable serial communication signals to be transmitted from the first physical connections to the second physical connections. Systems including such an IC device and related methods are also disclosed.
US08943249B2	System on chip improving data traffic and operating method thereof A system on chip (SoC) includes a first master, a slave, a bus switch transmitting a first command of the master and a first response of the slave, and a first priority controller connected between the first master and the bus switch The first priority controller measures at least one of first bandwidth and first latency based on the first command and the first response and adjusts the priority of the first command according to at least one of the measurement results.
US08943225B2	Enhancements to data driven media management within an electronic device A centralized resource manager manages the routing of audio or visual information within a device, including a handheld device such as a smartphone. The resource manager evaluates data-driven policies to determine how to route audio or visual information to or from various input or output components connected to the device, including headphones, built-in speakers, microphones, bluetooth headsets, cameras, and so on. Among the data considered in the policies are connection status data, indicating if a device is connected, routing status data, indicating if a device is permitted to route information to or from a component, and grouping data, indicating logical relationships between various components. Components may be considered inherently routable, automatically routable, or optionally routable. Numerous other uses exist for such data, including providing simpler and more logical management interfaces.
US08943223B2	Adaptive session compression management method, compression manager and session management system The invention provides an adaptive session compression management method and a compression manager in an application server, the compression management method comprising: acquiring the session state information indicated as needing to be saved from the session manager in the application server; determining whether to compress the session state information according the session state information itself and the configuration information related to the conditions of system resources; in case that the session state information needs to be compressed, determining the optimal compressor and the optimal compression method according to the conditions of the system resources in the application server, to compress the session state information; and storing the session state information at a specified location in the session manager, and in case that the session state information is compressed, storing the type information of a corresponding compressor together with the session state information. The invention determines appropriate time and appropriate method to compress the session state information, and can greatly enhance the performance and capability of the application server.
US08943222B1	System, method, and computer readable medium for emulating a sensor A system, method, and computer readable medium for employing data obtained from an electronic network, such as the Internet, as an emulation of sensor data. A virtual sensor bridge mechanism may be interfaced to a data source, such as the Internet, to receive Web data or remote sensor data. The virtual sensor bridge may convert the received data into a format usable by a logic controller, thereby emulating sensor data and enabling the logic controller to treat the networked data source as a sensor. Furthermore, the virtual sensor bridge may interface directly with one or more sensors and may serve as an adapter or data relay between a sensor and the logic controller.
US08943220B2	Continuous deployment of applications Concepts and technologies are described herein for continuously deploying applications. In accordance with the concepts and technologies disclosed herein, a first host environment executes an application. An upgrade for the application is released by creating a backup of the application and content used by the application and restoring the backup at a second host environment. The application hosted by the second host environment is upgraded, traffic is routed to the second host environment, and performance of the upgraded application is monitored. If errors are detected in the upgraded application, the upgrade can be rolled back, and traffic can be rerouted back to the first host environment. If the errors are not detected, traffic can be increasingly routed to the second host environment and the first host environment can be deactivated.
US08943210B2	Mastering music played among a plurality of users Embodiments of the present invention allow a user to master the music played among a social network. Users of the social network subscribe to the master's session and synchronize their media player under control of the master. The master then distributes various selections of music and controls their playback. The master may also add other data, such as voice over or images, to accompany the playback.
US08943203B1	System and method for storage and deployment of virtual machines in a virtual server environment Described herein are systems and methods for storage and deployment of VMs in a virtual server environment. A VM deployment module executing on a server may produce VM container objects representing VMs, a VM container object comprising VM data describing a VM and vdisk configuration data. The VM deployment module may also later produce VMs on a server using the VM container objects. The VM deployment module may do so by producing a vdisk from a VM container object, the vdisk comprising the VM and vdisk configuration data. Rather than configuring the vdisk as typically done to make the vdisk useable to the server, the vdisk configuration data is used to make the vdisk useable and the VM data on the vdisk immediately accessible to the server. As such, the VM data may be immediately read to produce a VM on the server, thus providing rapid deployment of VMs.
US08943202B2	Network resource access using social networks A network controller is enabled to control a network that is administered by a network administrator. The network controller provides the network administrator with an option to register an association with a social network from a plurality of available social networks. The network controller identifies a social network selected by the network administrator. The network controller receives, from the social network, a user identification associated with an account the network administrator in the first social network. The network controller receives from the network administrator configuration parameters for resources in the network. Based on the configuration parameters received from the network administrator, the network controller configures access to resources in the network.
US08943199B2	Calculating a checksum with inactive networking components in a computing system Calculating a checksum utilizing inactive networking components in a computing system, including: identifying, by a checksum distribution manager, an inactive networking component, wherein the inactive networking component includes a checksum calculation engine for computing a checksum; sending, to the inactive networking component by the checksum distribution manager, metadata describing a block of data to be transmitted by an active networking component; calculating, by the inactive networking component, a checksum for the block of data; transmitting, to the checksum distribution manager from the inactive networking component, the checksum for the block of data; and sending, by the active networking component, a data communications message that includes the block of data and the checksum for the block of data.
US08943193B2	Unified web hosting and content distribution system and method for assuring predetermined performance levels A service model, integrated system, and method for enabling a service provider to deliver an integrated web hosting and content distribution service offering, which affords assured operational performance service levels, regardless of whether the customer's web site is served by the service provider's hosting center, the service provider's content distribution network (CDN), by a third party web host, or by a third party CDN. A monitoring system of the primary service provider receives detailed capacity and health statistics from any CDN under the operational control of the primary service provider, receives aggregate capacity and health statistics from other CDNs not under the operational control of the primary service provider. A redirection system then decides to which web host, content distribution network, or combination thereof, user requests for content are directed in order that operational performance service levels are maintained.
US08943189B2	Standard based detection and launch of client applications The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or method that detects, installs and launches applications on client machines. The disclosed system can include a component that receives a request to launch or install a client application. The component detects whether an application is present in a client machine by scrutinizing the received request and extracting an agent string associated with the client application. Based at least in part on the agent string, a server in receipt of the request can distribute a formatted document affiliated with the client application and thereafter initiate the application to execute on the client machine through MIME-type association.
US08943188B2	Automation network comprising network components that produce status messages The invention relates to an automation network and to automation equipment, network components and field devices for an automation network of this type. The network components transmit messages concerning their status to the automation equipment by means of a communication mechanism that functions according to field communication automation technology. Said automation equipment receives the status messages, evaluates them, monitors the operation of the network and controls said operation using the status messages. As the automation equipment thus contains the complete picture of the process and the network, it can react directly and rapidly to problems of the network. This eliminates the need, for example, for an additional SNMP/OPC server or a network management station.
US08943182B2	Method and system for transferring a communication session A method and system for transferring an ongoing communication session from one application server (AS) to another is described. Multiple ASs are monitored and serviced by a Transfer Management Module (TMM). Each of the ASs serves a different network and each network includes various end devices. During an ongoing communication session, whether the session is to continue using the current AS is determined based on a set of rules. If the session is to be transferred, an alternative AS that provides the same application as the current AS is selected using a set of conditions. Upon selection of the alternative AS, the current AS transfers the control and/or media state of the ongoing session for one to all users through the TMM to the selected AS, and the session is continued.
US08943172B2	Methods and systems for accessing a computer resource over a network via microphone-captured audio The disclosure relates to accessing computer resources by sensing audio with a microphone. One claim recites a system comprising: a software module comprising instructions for controlling a wireless device to: i) extract identifying data from microphone-captured audio by applying a hashing algorithm to the microphone-captured audio; ii) obtain device information for a class of devices associated with the wireless device; iii) control communication of the identifying data and the device information; and iv) control a user interface to facilitate access to a third party computer resource based on a service received by said software module in response to communication of the identifying data and the device information, in which the service is configured to facilitate access in response to audio prompting; and a network resource comprising a data registry, the data registry comprising a correlation between identifying data, device information and sponsored links, the network resource configured to provide the service to said software module including providing a sponsored link to the software module, the sponsored link being associated with the identifying data and the device information. Of course, other claims and combinations are provided as well.
US08943170B2	Content delivery network aggregation with selected content delivery A content delivery network (CDN) aggregation system is disclosed. A user requesting content from a content provider has his or her DNS request forwarded to a CDN selector. The CDN selector intelligently selects an optimal CDN from amongst a number of partner CDNs to provide the requested content.
US08943167B2	Dynamic node networked system An IHS network includes a requesting mobile IHS that is moving relative to a land mass, and a provisioning mobile IHS that is moving relative to the land mass and the requesting mobile IHS. The provisioning mobile IHS has direct access to a network element that is not directly accessible by the requesting mobile IHS. The provisioning mobile IHS receives a request to access the network element from the requesting mobile IHS and provides access to the network element for the requesting mobile IHS. At least one assisting mobile IHS that is moving relative to the land mass, the requesting mobile IHS, and the provisioning mobile IHS and that does not have direct access to the network element may transmit the request from the requesting mobile IHS to the provisioning mobile IHS, and provide access to the network element for the requesting mobile IHS by the provisioning mobile IHS.
US08943155B2	Workflow and in-context E-mail recipient handling Various technologies and techniques are disclosed that improve the workflow process for resolving data elements, such as email addresses. These technologies and techniques allow the user to perform such tasks in the same context as the activity or message. In addition, user can start and stop the resolution process at any point in the process of composing the activity or email. The activity cannot be finalized, such as an email message being sent, until all of the data elements are resolved.
US08943154B1	Systems and methods for modeling relationships between users, network elements, and events Certain embodiments herein relate to modeling relationships between users, network elements, and events in an organization. Organizational information regarding users and network elements may be collected and analyzed to create a relationship graph relating users and network elements. The relationship graph may include nodes representing users and network elements and edges connecting pairs of users and/or network elements. The edges may be weighted based on a number of factors, such as operational dependencies, user preferences for receiving information associated with events, and a user's historical actions, which may determine whether a user may receive an event. A relationship graph as described herein may be leveraged to provide various uses, including generating a relationship subgraph that may allow users to identify the impact of events on other users and network elements in an organization.
US08943152B2	Messaging A device for transmitting a message for reception by another device, comprising: a processor for adding location information to the message, before transmission, wherein the location information identifies an area within which the message is to be hosted for reception by the other device; and a transmitter for transmitting the message, with the location information.
US08943145B1	Customer support via social network A method to provide customer support including searching a social network server for a pre-determined customer support keyword in social network messages, to obtain information of a social network message sender where the pre-determined customer support keyword identifies a need of the sender for customer support, automatically sending a surrogate social network message to the sender including an offer to obtain customer support via a customer support link embedded in the surrogate social network message, and presenting customer support information to the sender in response to the sender activating the customer support link upon receiving the surrogate social network message and accepting the offer.
US08943142B1	Non-collaborative filters in a collaborative document Systems and methods for providing filters for collaborative spreadsheets include storing a spreadsheet on a server, where the spreadsheet comprises a plurality of sheets, granting a plurality of client computers concurrent access to the spreadsheet, and receiving from the plurality of client computers a plurality of filters to be applied to a first sheet in the plurality of sheets. The plurality of filters are stored on the server, and the plurality of filters is associated with the first sheet. The plurality of filters are provided to each client computer. When a user on a first client computer in the plurality of client computers applies a first filter in the plurality of filters to the first sheet, the display of the first sheet on a second client computer in the plurality of client computers is independent of the filter application on the first client computer.
US08943140B1	Assign photographers on an event invite and automate requesting, uploading, and sharing of photos and videos for an event Methods, program products and systems to assign photographers on an event invite and automate requesting, uploading and sharing of the event's photos/videos are described here. The solution would allow to assign photographers for an event using the event's invite itself, indirectly triggering the auto-creation of a new photo/video album and allowing the photographer invitees to upload their photos/videos for the event, either real-time or manually at a later time. Thereafter, once an event is complete, the event's photo/video album would be either automatically or manually shared with the event's guests depending upon the preferences set by the event's owner.
US08943139B2	Virtual private meeting room A different unique identification is assigned to each of a plurality of users for establishing conference sessions. A different dedicated virtual private session room is allocated to each of the plurality of users for use in multiple conference sessions. The different unique identification is assigned to the different dedicated virtual private session room for each user. Conferencing resources of a network over which conference sessions are provided are dynamically allocated to the conference sessions to obtain expected levels of service for the conference sessions, based on the users logging in to the conference sessions.
US08943127B2	Techniques for capturing data sets Techniques, including systems and methods, for capturing data sets include performing a client-side two-phase commit to ensure one or more data consistency conditions. A logical volume may represent a data set that is distributed among a plurality of physical storage devices. One or more client devices are instructed to block at least acknowledgment of write operations. When the one or more client devices have blocked at least acknowledgment of write operations, one or more servers in communication with the physical storage devices are instructed to capture corresponding portions of the data set. When the servers have been instructed to capture corresponding portions of the data set, the client devices are instructed to resume at least acknowledgment of write operations.
US08943123B2	Server apparatus, network access method, and computer program A server apparatus having a plurality of interfaces to each of which a network is connected, the server apparatus includes an application identification device for identifying an application program which is a source of a packet, on the basis of information in the packet, when the packet is sent to a network connected to any one of the plurality of interfaces, an interface designation device for designating one interface which is previously caused to correspond to an identified application program, among the plurality of interfaces, as a sending interface which is used in routing of the packet, and an routing device for sending the packet to a network connected to a designated interface.
US08943122B2	Method and system for authoring mobile content in word for delivery to a mobile device A system and method is provided for delivering content to a wireless device in a content delivery system. The system and method may: provide web services for publishing the content and exporting the content to a content server, the content being in a first format; convert the content from the first format to a second format compatible with the wireless device; and in response to a request for the content, deliver the content to the wireless device.
US08943120B2	Enhanced barrier operator within a streaming environment Techniques are described for processing data. Embodiments receive streaming data to be processed by a plurality of processing elements. An operator graph of the plurality of processing elements is established. The operator graph defines at least one execution path and at least one of the processing elements of the operator graph is configured to receive data from at least one upstream processing element and transmit data to at least one downstream processing element. Additionally, a first processing element in the operator graph includes a barrier operator that joins the output of one or more upstream operators included on one or more of the plurality of processing elements. Embodiments initiate one or more timeout conditions at the barrier operator. Embodiments also determine, at the first processing element, that one or more timeout conditions have been satisfied before data has been received from each of the one or more upstream operators. Upon determining that the one or more timeout conditions have been satisfied, embodiments generate output data at the barrier operator without the data from at least one of the one or more upstream operators.
US08943115B1	Bitwise comparator for selecting two smallest numbers from a set of numbers A group of numbers from which the smallest and second-smallest are to be selected are compared in a cascaded tree. Each comparison stage will select the smallest number from two numbers output by the previous stage, into which four numbers are input. The second-smallest number is one of the other three inputs to the previous stage and, as before, all bits of the second-smallest number will not be known until the smallest number is determined. However, because at each stage of the determination, the next stage is reached because the bit values being examined are the same, those bit values of the second-smallest number (and indeed of the smallest number) are known ahead of the final determination of the smallest number. Accordingly, one can begin to output bits of the second-smallest number (as well as of the smallest number) even before that final determination.
US08943113B2	Methods and systems for parsing and interpretation of mathematical statements Methods, systems, and devices are described that provide for entry of hybrid mathematical and natural language statements in a mathematical notation friendly language and system for a rigorous yet practically tractable formal grammar to distill the essence of natural math notation. Hybrid statements mixing natural language and symbolic expressions including assertions, commands, queries, and/or deductions may be entered that are processed according to natural language processing. The statements, along with the math objects are evaluated, and one or more results output. Furthermore, systems may provide automatic construction of one or more solution narratives that can be beneficial to student users pedagogically.
US08943110B2	Method and system for managing data storage and access on a client device A method, apparatus and computer program product for managing data storage and access on a computing device. The computing device is associated with a storage system accessible via a first communication interface and a second communication interface. A unified file system interface facilitates interaction with the computing device and is operable to facilitate interaction with content of the storage system via either of the communication interfaces, as available. The unified file system interface is configured as a file system capable providing access to content of the storage system via alias file paths which are independent of whether the unified file system interface is operating in the first mode or the second mode.
US08943107B2	Generating and using temporal metadata partitions Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for generating and using temporal metadata partitions. Metadata can be stored in temporal metadata partitions based upon a time range included in the metadata. Furthermore, metadata can be stored in multiple temporal metadata partitions to which the metadata is relevant. As such, metadata can be stored in manner that allows event data to be understood in the context of temporally accurate and/or relevant metadata. Functionality for executing queries of event data and providing results in view of metadata, as well as the merging of multiple temporal metadata partitions also are disclosed.
US08943106B2	Matrix re-ordering and visualization in the presence of data hierarchies Exemplary embodiments include a method for re-ordering and visualizing a matrix in the presence of a data hierarchy stored on a computer system, the method including receiving a matrix, in the computer system, the matrix having rows and columns, reordering the matrix so that groups of related rows and columns are brought in adjacent matrix positions, wherein reordering the matrix A obeys constraints imposed by the data hierarchy on at least one of the rows and the columns and reordering the hierarchy on at least one of the rows and columns, wherein affinities in the data hierarchy are extracted by the reordering of the data hierarchy.
US08943102B2	Alarm management system A system is monitored for event reports, which are delivered and stored in a first database (12). Data flood conditions are identified by monitoring this database (12) to identify event reports having predetermined characteristics whose occurrence exceeds a predetermined flood threshold value, such characteristics being stored in a second database (13). The data flood conditions are contained by retrieving the stored characteristics from the second database (13) and purging the first database (12) of event reports having those characteristics.
US08943098B2	Managing information about relationships in a social network via a social timeline A system, method, and computer program for generating a social timeline is provided. A plurality of data items associated with at least one relationship between users associated with a social network is received, each data item having an associated time. The data items are ordered according to the at least one relationship. A social timeline is generated according to the ordered data items.
US08943097B2	Information management apparatus, information management system, non-transitory computer readable medium that stores information management program and information management method An information management apparatus includes: a memory storing main information to be stored to be identified by at least an identification code; a receiving unit receiving the identification code for identifying the main information and image information where character information for specifying a user of the main information is photographed; a specifying unit specifying the stored main information on the basis of the identification code and specifying the user on the basis of the character information, among the received image information; a character information photographing region determining unit determining which main character information photographing region the character information belongs to, among plural predetermined character information photographing regions; and an access right assigning unit assigning a predetermined type of access right to the user specified from the character information for each determined character information photographing region.
US08943092B2	Digital ink based contextual search Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of tools and techniques for performing contextual searches using text determined based on digital-ink data. According to one exemplary technique, digital-ink data is received at a computing device and text is determined based on the digital-ink data. Additionally, by an application of the computing device, a contextual search is performed using the text.
US08943090B2	Content collection search with robust content matching Systems and approaches for searching a content collection corresponding to query content are provided. In particular, false positive match rates between the query content and the content collection may be reduced with a minimum content region test and/or a minimum features per scale test. For example, by correlating content descriptors of a content piece in the content collection with query descriptors of the query content, the content piece can be determined to match the query content when a particular region of the content piece and/or a particular region of a query descriptor have a proportionate size meeting or exceeding a specified minimum. Alternatively, or in addition, the false positive match rate between query content and a content piece can be reduced by comparing content descriptors and query descriptors of features at a plurality of scales. A content piece can be determined to match the query content according to descriptor proportion quotas for the plurality of scales.
US08943086B2	Model-based backend service adaptation of business objects The disclosure generally describes computer-implemented methods, software, and systems for allowing model-based backend services adaptations of business objects. One computer-implemented method includes receiving, at a generic interface associated with at least one backend application, a request for data from a particular backend application, identifying a service for execution associated with the received request based at least in part on the received request, identifying a configuration entry associated with the identified service in a configuration table, where the configuration entry defines a set of access-related information associated with at least one business object associated with the backend application, and requesting data from a business logic layer of the backend application based, at least in part, on the access-related information associated with the at least one business object.
US08943072B2	Determining OEM of rebranded device Methods and systems obtain manufacturer data from a device being evaluated. The manufacturer data includes a system description, a system object identification, and a device-type description. The system description includes a serial number having a format. The system object identification includes a standards manufacturer field established by a standards organization. The methods/systems evaluate the standards manufacturer field to identify the manufacturer, and rank multiple system object identifications based on the quantity of data within each system object identification. Additionally, the methods/systems match the format of the serial number to known manufacturer serial number formats. The foregoing allows the methods/systems to determine the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the evaluated device based on the manufacturer appearing in the data string, the rank for each system object identification, and the manufacturer appearing in the serial number format match.
US08943070B2	Adaptive and personalized tag recommendation Embodiments of the invention relate to techniques for personalized tag recommendation for enterprise social bookmarking systems. According to one embodiment of the invention, a method comprises computing at least one set of candidate tags for a document in accordance with at least one factor, and combining the at least one set of candidate tags from different factors into an overall recommendation list of candidate tags. At least one suggested tag from the overall recommendation list is returned as a result of the combination. At least one applied tag that is applied to the document by a user of a computer system is recorded, and the combination is adjusted based on the at least one applied tag.
US08943068B2	Dynamic graph system for a semantic database A method and system in a computer system for dynamically providing a graphical representation of a data store of entries via a matrix interface is disclosed. A dynamic graph system provides a matrix interface that exposes to an application program a graphical representation of data stored in a data store such as a semantic database storing triples. To the application program, the matrix interface represents the graph as a sparse adjacency matrix that is stored in compressed form. Each entry of the data store is considered to represent a link between nodes of the graph. Each entry has a first field and a second field identifying the nodes connected by the link and a third field with a value for the link that connects the identified nodes. The first, second, and third fields represent the rows, column, and elements of the adjacency matrix.
US08943067B1	Index server architecture using tiered and sharded phrase posting lists An information retrieval system uses phrases to index, retrieve, organize and describe documents. Phrases are extracted from the document collection. Documents are the indexed according to their included phrases, using phrase posting lists. The phrase posting lists are stored in an cluster of index servers. The phrase posting lists can be tiered into groups, and sharded into partitions. Phrases in a query are identified based on possible phrasifications. A query schedule based on the phrases is created from the phrases, and then optimized to reduce query processing and communication costs. The execution of the query schedule is managed to further reduce or eliminate query processing operations at various ones of the index servers.
US08943065B2	Catalog performance and integrity analysis Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for managing catalog information that can include tracking and reporting search terms used for catalog items searches. According to one embodiment, a procurement application can maintain a log of unique search phrases which returned no search results. For example, the log can maintain records from a specific time period. A count can be maintained to capture how many times a phrase was used for search within the specific time period, and used to rank the frequency of the search phrases. Search phrases that exceed that time period may be purged. The accumulated counts and associated search terms can be provided to the managers periodically and/or upon request in the form of a summary or other graphical and/or textual report or presentation.
US08943064B2	Using organizational awareness in locating business intelligence An illustrative embodiment of a computer-implemented method for using organizational awareness in locating business intelligence receives an identity of an individual in an organizational hierarchy of users to form an identified individual and identifies people related to the identified individual in the organizational hierarchy of users using a people information database and relationship criteria to form related people. The computer-implemented method further identifies documents associated with the related people to form identified documents, inspects gathered information of the identified documents using a subset of relationship criteria to form inspected information and creates a list of suggested documents based at least on the inspected information.
US08943058B1	Calculating aggregates of multiple combinations of a given set of columns In a database system having processing units, a request is received to calculate aggregates of multiple combinations of a given set of columns. The processing units are divided into multiple groups, where each of the multiple groups includes a corresponding subset of the processing units. Within each of the groups, data of each processing unit in the group is replicated to other one or more processing units in the group. Within each of the groups, aggregates of at least some of the multiple combinations of the given set of columns are calculated by the processing units in the group using the replicated data.
US08943056B2	Machine data web Methods and apparatus consistent with the invention provide the ability to organize and build understandings of machine data generated by a variety of information-processing environments. Machine data is a product of information-processing systems (e.g., activity logs, configuration files, messages, database records) and represents the evidence of particular events that have taken place and been recorded in raw data format. In one embodiment, machine data is turned into a machine data web by organizing machine data into events and then linking events together.
US08943055B2	Customizing user interfaces based on user activities A user interface including one or more references to content is customized. Several user profiles are provided from which a user may be associated. Each user profile includes user profile information. The user profile associated with a user to whom a user interface will be provided is accessed. A user interface is configured for the user, based at least in part upon the user profile accessed as being associated with the user. Access to content is enabled based on user manipulation of the configured user interface.
US08943053B2	Social data ranking and processing Social networking services, such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and Orkut, are changing our communication habits by introducing new tools that simplify and increase on-line interaction. The exemplary embodiments present methods for measuring the social strength among contacts on the basis of users' on-line interactions, which may be significantly used in real-time collaborative task management (e.g., inviting contacts for collaboration, selecting suitable tools for communication, prioritizing information flow). Moreover, exemplary embodiments provide a framework for developing new mobile social networking applications (social search client, smart dialer or contact applications) by extending the use of social ranking of contacts. Exemplary embodiments aggregate contact information from different communication sources and then harness the interaction patterns together with social strength between contacts, for instance by using communication history (interaction logs) and process mining techniques, to build an aggregated social graph that describes a user's communication habit.
US08943043B2	Dynamic community-based cache for mobile search A “Community-Based Mobile Search Cache” provides various techniques for maximizing the number of query results served from a local “query cache”, thereby significantly limiting the need to connect to the Internet or cloud using 3G or other wireless links to service search queries. The query cache is constructed remotely and downloaded to mobile devices. Contents of the query cache are determined by mining popular queries from mobile search logs, either globally or based on queries of one or more groups or subgroups of users. In various embodiments, searching and browsing behaviors of individual users are evaluated to customize the query cache for particular users or user groups. The content of web pages related to popular queries may also be included in the query cache. This allows cached web pages to be displayed without first displaying cached search results when a corresponding search result has a sufficiently high click-through probability.

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