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Feedthrough for electrical connectors
InactiveUS7396265B2Overall design flexibilityClosely spacedContact member manufacturingElectrically conductive connectionsElectrical connectionEngineering
A method (10) of forming an electrically conducting feedthrough. The method (10) comprises a first step (11) of forming an electrically conductive structure (21) comprising a sacrificial component and a non-sacrificial component. At least a portion of the non-sacrificial component can then be coated with a relatively electrically insulating material (35) prior to removal of at least a portion of the sacrificial component from the electrically conductive structure. The structure of the feedthrough provides electrical connection through the wall of a housing of an implantable component while preventing unwanted transfer of materials between the interior of the component and the surrounding environment.
Owner:COCHLEAR LIMITED
Method and apparatus for electrochemical processing
InactiveUS6149781AEffective expansionPreventing gradual depletionElectrolysis componentsDielectricAnodizing
A continuous strip is electrochemically processed in an electrolytic processing bath using either a thin flexible or resilient dielectric wiping blade or an open web, plastic mesh to wipe bubbles of gas from the surface, sever dendritic material, if such is present, and to remove a surface layer of partially depleted electrolytic solution in the form of a barrier or depletion layer including a heat zone, replacing with fresh cooler solution and to stabilize strip portions extending between support rolls. The resilient dielectric wiper blade is preferably used with perforated anodes which allow fresh electrolytic solution to flow into the space between the anodes and the strip surface after being expelled by passage of the strip past the wiping blade. It may also be used with electrode baskets in electroplating, however. The open web, plastic mesh wiper is particularly effective as a separator to provide the best spacing between the strip and the electrodes to prevent arcing and also prevents any filter cloth used over the electrodes in electroplating from catching upon the strip. The resilient wiper blade and open web, plastic mesh are preferably used in combination, but may also be used separately in electroplating, anodizing or electrolytic cleaning.
Owner:ELECTROPLATING TECH
Composite control for a graphical user interface
InactiveUS20130014057A1Easy to keepGood lookingInput/output processes for data processingGraphicsGraphical user interface
A system and method for manipulating computer data using a new GUI element is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the new GUI element is a composite of a traditional GUI button control and a traditional GUI slider control. In one embodiment, a composite slidable button control appears and functions similar to a traditional button control on the GUI. Dragging the composite control past its predetermined anchor distance un-anchors the composite control allowing it to travel similar to a traditional slider control, optionally constrained in direction(s) and distance(s) by predetermined settings. During the slider adjustment phase, the composite control can optionally overlap other GUI elements realizing a more compact and efficient GUI appearance. In another embodiment, a composite clickable slider control appears and functions similar to a traditional slider control on the GUI. Clicking on the composite control's slider handle invokes the button functionality while dragging the handle invokes the slider functionality, again affording the composite control the ability to function as both a button and a slider control.
Owner:THERMAL MATRIX USA
Apparatus and method for providing environmental predictive indicators to emergency response managers
ActiveUS20140324351A1Good effectIncrease probabilityWeather condition predictionAlarmsAtmospheric sciencesPrediction system
A method of predicting weather-exacerbated threats, said method comprising inputting localized weather measurement data into a weather threat prediction system; predicting future localized weather conditions based on said localized weather measurement data combined with modeling from large scale weather data including National Weather Service Data; inputting natural environment and infrastructure data into said weather threat prediction system; correlating said infrastructure data with said predicted future localized weather conditions; and determining a threat level index over a region, a threat level indicating an area having a certain probabilistic likelihood of being harmed by said future weather conditions.
Owner:SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
Method of transforming hfc CATV analog fiber transmission to digital fiber transmission
ActiveUS20130191877A1Excessive distortionIncrease data rateModulated-carrier systemsBroadband local area networksNetwork packetEthernet frame
A method of converting legacy HFC CATV cable systems, which transmit data over the optical fiber portion of the system using the optical counterpart of analog RF waveforms, such as RF QAM waveforms transduced to corresponding optical QAM waveforms, to improved HFC CATV systems that transmit data over the optical fiber using optical fiber optimized protocols, such as Ethernet frames and other optical fiber optimized digital transport protocols. According to the method, most aspects of the legacy HFC CATV system may be retained, however at the CATV head end, the optical fiber transmitter system is replaced by an improved system that extracts the underlying symbols from legacy waveforms, packages these symbols into optical fiber optimized packets, and transmits downstream. The legacy optical fiber nodes are replaced with improved nodes capable of receiving the packets and remodulating the symbols into RF waveforms suitable for injection into the system's CATV cable.
Owner:VECIMA NETWORKS
Apparatus and method for forming thin protective and optical layers on substrates
InactiveUS20130337657A1Easy to controlIncreased and reduced plasma power densityElectric discharge tubesSemiconductor/solid-state device manufacturingPhase differenceEngineering
A method and apparatus are provided for plasma-based processing of a substrate based on a plasma source having at least two adjacent electrodes positioned with the long dimensions parallel to define a first gap minimum between the two electrodes of from 5 millimeters to 40 millimeters. A second gap minimum is defined between the two electrodes and the substrate. AC power is provided to the two electrodes through separate electrical circuits from a common supply with the phase difference therebetween. A first gas and a second are injected into the plasma-containing volume between the two electrodes are different positions relative to the substrate. A lower electrode with a lower electrode width that is less than the combined width of the two electrodes is powered from a separately controllable ac power supply at an ac frequency different from that supplied to the two electrodes.
Owner:AIXTRON AG
Device and method relating to cable TV networks
InactiveUS6496982B1Improve utilityOvercome problemsResource management arrangementsBroadcast-related systemsBroadbandTransmitter
A method and an apparatus transmit and receive information in a cable TV network including at least one base station connected to a branching cable network, branching from the base station to at least two subscribers, provided with transmitters. A unique carrier frequency is assigned to each of the subscriber's transmitters, the carrier frequencies being orthogonal. Signals from the subscriber's transmitters are transmitted simultaneously, received in the base station as a broadband signal, and separated using a common algorithm.
Owner:TELEFON AB LM ERICSSON (PUBL)
Multi-region autofocus tool and mode
ActiveUS7570795B2Easy-to-use and flexibleImprove throughputProjector focusing arrangementCamera focusing arrangementMachine visionComputer graphics (images)
A system and method are provided for a “multi-region” autofocus video tool-type or mode within a machine vision inspection system. The user may efficiently define multiple regions of interest that are grouped as a “multi-region” set. The autofocus operations for the multi-region set are defined with a shared set of autofocus parameters. The same set of autofocus images may be used for the autofocus operations of the multi-region set. The user may conveniently also define individual autofocus regions of interest, defined with individual autofocus parameters, within the same field of view. Various user interface features allow a user to conveniently change between the individual autofocus tool-type or mode and the multi-region autofocus tool-type or mode.
Owner:MITUTOYO CORP
Edge-Contacted Vertical Carbon Nanotube Transistor
InactiveUS20090166686A1Maximize Power DensityDensely packedNanoinformaticsSolid-state devicesCarbon nanotubeField-effect transistor
A vertical device geometry for a carbon-nanotube-based field effect transistor has one or multiple carbon nanotubes formed in a trench.
Owner:ETAMOTA CORP
Locking pegboard
ActiveUS20110073730A1Eliminate needAvoid misalignmentCandle holdersLighting support devicesEngineeringSubstructure
The present invention provides a pegboard-type organization system for articles to be displayed or secured in-place. The pegs can be locked onto the board to support either a weight placed thereon or a side-ways pressure applied thereto. The support can be either rigid or elastic, depending on whether gripping or load-bearing functionality is required. The inventive system allows a board to be flush-mounted to a support surface, and thereby avoids the wasted space conventionally taken up with such substructures as fir strips.
Owner:PEGLOCK INC
Location defined control of cellular system
InactiveUS6985731B1Reduce morbidityReduce the numberRadio/inductive link selection arrangementsWireless commuication servicesTransmission switchingMultilateration
A system and method for controlling operations in a cellular system is disclosed. A serving cell or the mobile telephone switching office (MTSO) determines that a portable wireless device operating in a serving cell needs to be handed off (a “handoff”). The position of the portable wireless device is determined. The position may be determined based on any of a variety of localization techniques, such as time difference of arrival (TDOA), angle of arrival (AOA), location pattern matching (LPM), global positioning system (GPS), or other localization techniques. A target cell is selected based on the position of the portable wireless device. Generally, the target cell is selected as the cell that is closest to the portable wireless device. Factors such as a position vector and / or a velocity vector may be assessed in selecting the target cell. Based on the target cell that is selected, the MTSO assigns the portable wireless device to the target cell and the transmission is handed off to the new cell.
Owner:BELLSOUTH INTPROP COR
Apparatus and method for providing environmental predictive indicators to emergency response managers
ActiveUS20120303278A1High spatialHigh temporal correlation factorWeather condition predictionSpecial data processing applicationsData modelingAtmospheric sciences
A method of predicting weather-exacerbated threats, said method comprising inputting localized weather measurement data into a weather threat prediction system; predicting future localized weather conditions based on said localized weather measurement data combined with modeling from National Weather Service Data; inputting natural environment and infrastructure data into said weather threat prediction system; correlating said infrastructure data with said predicted future localized weather conditions; and determining a threat level index over a region, a threat level indicating an area having a certain probabilistic likelihood of being harmed by said future weather conditions.
Owner:SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
Method of fabrication of a micro-channel based integrated sensor for chemical and biological materials
InactiveUS6933164B2High selectivityReduce laborMaterial analysis using sonic/ultrasonic/infrasonic wavesFixed microstructural devicesContact padWafer dicing
Owner:HRL LAB
Motion Sensor, Method, and Computer-Readable Storage Medium Providing a Motion Sensor with a State Processor Having a Reduced Amount of State Chatter
ActiveUS20110298447A1Easy to placeRapidly and accurately calibrateSolid-state devicesVoltage-current phase angleComputer modulePeak value
A motion sensor has a state processor to identify states associated with a magnetic field signal provided by a magnetic field sensing element. The state processor includes a state peak logic module configured to generate states that have a reduced amount of state chatter.
Owner:ALLEGRO MICROSYSTEMS INC
Apparatus and method for providing environmental predictive indicators to emergency response managers
ActiveUS20100131202A1High spatial and temporal correlation factorMinimize disruptionAmplifier modifications to reduce noise influenceWeather condition predictionThreat levelPrediction system
A method of predicting weather-exacerbated threats, said method comprising inputting localized weather measurement data into a weather threat prediction system; predicting future localized weather conditions based on said localized weather measurement data combined with modeling from National Weather Service Data; inputting natural environment and infrastructure data into said weather threat prediction system; correlating said infrastructure data with said predicted future localized weather conditions; and determining a threat level index over a region, a threat level indicating an area having a certain probabilistic likelihood of being harmed by said future weather conditions.
Owner:SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
Redundant array control system for water rides
InactiveUS20050034768A1Closely spacedGuaranteed uptimeSki bindingsAquatic toysFlow transducerControl system
A redundant array pumping system and control system is provided for water rides for ensuring continuous and non-disruptive supply of water. The pumping system incorporates a redundant pump and filter array in conjunction with a nozzle system for injecting water onto a ride surface. The nozzle system may incorporate a plurality of redundant or quasi-redundant nozzles. The hydraulic system can include many levels of redundancy as applied to its various components, such as pumps, filters and nozzles. Additionally, the system can be equipped with a plurality of pressure and flow sensors for monitoring and controlling the performance of the pumps, filters and nozzles of the hydraulic system.
Owner:LIGHT WAVE
Redundant array control system for water rides
InactiveUS6957662B2Closely spacedGuaranteed uptimeHelter-skeltersSafety/regulatory devicesControl systemReliability engineering
A redundant array pumping system and control system is provided for water rides for ensuring continuous and non-disruptive supply of water. The pumping system incorporates a redundant pump and filter array in conjunction with a nozzle system for injecting water onto a ride surface. The nozzle system may incorporate a plurality of redundant or quasi-redundant nozzles. The hydraulic system can include many levels of redundancy as applied to its various components, such as pumps, filters and nozzles. Additionally, the system can be equipped with a plurality of pressure and flow sensors for monitoring and controlling the performance of the pumps, filters and nozzles of the hydraulic system.
Owner:LIGHT WAVE
Method and apparatus for sorting fine nonferrous metals and insulated wire pieces
InactiveUS20070262000A1Accurate materialsEfficient recyclingMagnetic property measurementsUsing electrical meansNonferrous metalCopper wire
A system for sorting fine nonferrous metals and insulated copper wire from a batch of mixed fine nonferrous metals and insulated wire includes an array of inductive proximity detectors, a processing computer and a sorting mechanism. The inductive proximity detectors identify the location of the fine nonferrous metals and insulated copper wire. The processing computer instructs the sorting mechanism to place the fine nonferrous metals and insulated copper wire into a separate container than the non-metallic pieces.
Owner:VALERIO THOMAS A
Apparatus and method for forming thin protective and optical layers on substrates
InactiveUS20160289837A1Easy to controlIncreased and reduced power densityElectric discharge tubesSolid-state devicesPhase differenceAC power
A method and apparatus are provided for plasma-based processing of a substrate based on a plasma source having at least two adjacent electrodes positioned with the long dimensions parallel to define a first minimum gap between the two electrodes of from 5 millimeters to 40 millimeters. A second minimum gap is defined between the two electrodes and the substrate. AC power is provided to the two electrodes through separate electrical circuits from a common supply with a phase difference therebetween. A first gas and a second gas are injected into the plasma-containing volume between the two electrodes at different positions relative to the substrate. A lower electrode with a lower electrode width that is less than the combined width of the two electrodes is powered from a separately controllable AC power supply at an AC frequency different from that supplied to the two electrodes.
Owner:AIXTRON AG
Aircraft passenger seating arrangement
ActiveUS20140306500A1Solve the hard feelingConvenient spacingSeating arrangementsSeating furnitureNacelleAirplane
A passenger seating arrangement in an aircraft cabin includes a plurality of pairs of seat units, the pairs of seat units being located directly behind one another, and each seat unit having a longitudinal axis. Each pair of seat units includes an aisle-seat unit and a non-aisle-seat unit. The longitudinal axes of the non-aisle-seat units are arranged in-line with one another, and the longitudinal axis of the aisle-seat unit of each pair of seat units is angled so as to provide a passenger access path linking the non-aisle-seat unit of a pair, with the aisle.
Owner:ACUMEN DESIGN ASSOCS
Reduced striae low expansion glass and elements, and a method for making same
InactiveUS20070137252A1Shorten the timeTimeGlass shaping apparatusGlass productionMaterials scienceHeat treated
Owner:CORNING INC
Method of fabrication of a micro-channel based integrated sensor for chemical and biological materials
InactiveUS20030045019A1High selectivityReduce laborMaterial analysis using sonic/ultrasonic/infrasonic wavesFixed microstructural devicesContact padWafer dicing
A method for fabricating a sensor for chemical and / or biological materials, comprising steps of providing a wafer comprising a plurality of cantilever assemblies, each of the assemblies comprising a cantilever member and a micro-channel plate bonded to the cantilever member, the micro-channel plate further comprising a micro-channel, functionalizing each of the cantilevers by directing a flow of a plurality of functionalizing materials through the micro-channels, and dicing the wafer into a plurality of the sensors. Each of the cantilever assemblies comprises substrate comprising control and sense electrodes deposited on its top side and scribe marks etched on its back side; a cantilever member comprising a cantilever, a seed layer and a contact pad formed on top side of the cantilever member; and the micro-channel plate comprises a micro-channel housing defining the micro-channel etched through the housing, wherein the back side of the cantilever member is bonded to the substrate and the micro-channel plate is bonded to said top side of the cantilever member. Control electronics are incorporated into the substrate for a completely integrated design.
Owner:HRL LAB
Slotted rotary shaver
InactiveUS6032365AClosely spacedImprove efficiencyMetal working apparatusRazor stropHighlighted hair
Owner:HODGES JAMES L
Feedthrough for electrical connectors
InactiveUS20060141861A1Inhibit transferIncreased hermeticityContact member manufacturingElectrically conductive connectionsElectrically conductiveElectrical connection
A method (10) of forming an electrically conducting feedthrough. The method (10) comprises a first step (11) of forming an electrically conductive structure (21) comprising a sacrificial component and a non-sacrificial component. At least a portion of the non-sacrificial component can then be coated with a relatively electrically insulating material (35) prior to removal of at least a portion of the sacrificial component from the electrically conductive structure. The structure of the feedthrough provides electrical connection through the wall of a housing of an implantable component while preventing unwanted transfer of materials between the interior of the component and the surrounding environment.
Owner:COCHLEAR LIMITED
Quickly replaceable processing-laser modules and subassemblies
InactiveUS20090245318A1Quick changeReduce downtimeAssembly machinesOptical resonator shape and constructionLaser processingKinematics
Pre-aligned, kinematically mounted modules including processing lasers, beam trains, and individually calibrated control beams are quickly and easily replaced on subassembly bases with minimal in situ alignment, and can maintain working-spot position to micron tolerances over ambient temperature variations of ±10° C. Subassembly bases, with features for kinematically mating to a plurality of pre-aligned laser modules and to a platform base incorporated in the laser processing tool, enable multi-module subassemblies to be quickly replaced with spare subassemblies of the same type, or swapped for subassemblies of a different type. The mating features and reversible locks are designed to mitigate thermal effects that are often a dominant cause of alignment drift in processing lasers.
Owner:NOVASOLAR HLDG
Linear fastener system and method for use
ActiveUS20050053423A1Rapid linear engagementFor quick disengagementSuture equipmentsNutsCompression memberBiomedical engineering
The present invention provides a linear fastening system capable of rapid engagement and disengagement. More specifically, the system utilizes a cooperating collet member and a compression ring member which are constructed and arranged to slip easily over a shank member. The fastener system is secured by sliding a compression member in a linear overlapping fashion over the collet member thereby utilizing the conical surfaces to compress the collet member to grip the outer surface of the shank member. In this manner, the linear fastener system is capable of providing a secure connection between multiple components without the need to apply rotational torque to the assembly.
Owner:SPINAL
Product merchandising system for walk-in display coolers and the like
ActiveUS20090107938A1Easy to modifyEasy to replaceTravelling carriersHoldersEngineeringMechanical engineering
Owner:PRESENCE FROM INNOVATION
Linear fastener system and method for use
InactiveUS7981143B2Rapid linear engagement and disengagementLoad accuratelySuture equipmentsNutsCompression memberBiomedical engineering
Owner:SPINAL
Compression mat for an electrical connector
InactiveUS7425134B1Reliably spring forceMinimizing any tendencyCoupling device detailsPrinted circuit aspectsFlexible circuitsElectrical connector
An electrical connector assembly includes a flexible circuit attached to a clamp member and a compression mat between the clamp member and the flexible circuit. The compression mat has a number of spaced-apart pillars that overlay contacts of the flexible circuit. The pillars are interconnected by sets of upper and lower bridges, with each set of bridges interconnecting some, but not all, the pillars. Each pillar has a rectangular cross section with concave sides.
Owner:AMPHENOL CORP
Fluoropolymer hollow fiber membrane with fluoro-copolymer and fluoro-terpolymer bonded end portion(s) and method to fabricate
ActiveUS20120234745A1Improve adhesionKeep for a long timeMembranesSemi-permeable membranesEpoxyAdhesive
A hollow fiber membrane fluid transport device and its method of manufacture are disclosed wherein the fibers are comprised of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and the potting materials are comprised of fluorocopolymer and or fluoroterpolymer based materials. The potting method described herein, utilizes a compressed chemically resistant fluorocopolymer and or fluoroterpolymer film, allows for ease of manufacture without destruction of the PTFE hollow fibers, with high packing densities, and without the processing complexity of pre-melting, extruding, or chemical crosslinking of any polymeric adhesives. Furthermore, the PTFE hollow fibers can be treated with a fluoropolymeric solvent solution before the chemically resistant film is applied to enhance the adhesion of the PTFE fiber to the film. PTFE hollow fibers, and its respective fluoro-co and terpolymers as potting films, impart high packing densities, superb chemical resistance and temperature resistance without membrane contamination, or low fiber pull strength, as is sometimes observed with standard potting materials such as polyurethane and epoxy.
Owner:MARKEL CORPORATION
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