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Control apparatus for hybrid vehicle power transmitting system

InactiveUS7935022B2Reduce and eliminate riskSwitching is limitedHybrid vehiclesVehicle sub-unit featuresElectric power transmissionCoupling

A control apparatus for a hybrid vehicle power transmitting system including a switching portion operable to switch a power transmitting path between a power transmitting state and a power cut-off state in response to an operation of a shift lever, the control apparatus including (a) an operating-state estimating portion configured to estimate an operating speed of an electric motor which constitutes a part of the power transmitting path or a rotating speed of a coupling element of the coupling portion, which speed is established after switching of the power transmitting path from one of the power transmitting and cut-off states to the other, and (b) a switching restricting portion configured to restrict a switching operation to switch the power transmitting path between the two states, when the estimated operating or rotating speed of the electric motor or coupling device is higher than a predetermined upper limit.

Control apparatus for hybrid vehicle power transmitting system

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Owner:TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK

Methods and compositions for localized agent delivery

ActiveUS20140017170A1Facilitate conjugationReduce and eliminate riskOrganic active ingredientsPowder deliveryDiagnostic agentMedicine

The invention provides compositions and methods for delivering agents to localized regions, tissues, or organs in vivo by conjugating agent-loaded nanoparticles to cells having homing capability. The agents may be therapeutic or diagnostic agents such as cancer chemotherapeutic agents and imaging agents respectively.

Methods and compositions for localized agent delivery

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Owner:MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH

CPAP system and method of use

InactiveUS20090173344A1Reduce and eliminate riskReduce riskRespiratorsBreathing filtersPollutantAluminium

A system and method for treating obstructive sleep apnea(OSA) by means of a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure(CPAP) system in which is included an ultra-violet light source to remove bacteria and contaminants which may cause respiratory infection in a patient being treated. The ultravoilet light source is contained in a specially designed chamber comprising aluminum or equivalent suitable materials. The ultraviolet chamber is positioned directly downstream of a humidification unit and includes specially positioned baffles to protect connecting elements and other system components from any possible damage.

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Owner:SHORT MICHAEL J

Particle Sampling Systems and Methods for Robotic Controlled Manufacturing Barrier Systems

ActiveUS20200158603A1Reduce the risk of contaminationReduce and eliminate riskWithdrawing sample devicesParticle suspension analysisRoboticsAlgorithm

Provided herein are systems and methods allowing for automated sampling and / or analysis of controlled environments, for example, to determine the presence, quantity, size, concentration, viability, species or characteristics of particles within the environment. The described systems and methods may utilize robotics or automation or remove some or all of the collection or analysis steps that are traditionally performed by human operators. The methods and systems described herein are versatile and may be used with known particle sampling and analysis techniques and particle detection devices including, for example, optical particle counters, impingers and impactors.

Particle Sampling Systems and Methods for Robotic Controlled Manufacturing Barrier Systems

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Owner:PARTICLE MEASURING SYST

Coating and coating method

ActiveUS20110008407A1Promote osseointegrationReduce and eliminate riskAntibacterial agentsHeavy metal active ingredientsOsseointegrationBiomedical engineering

The present invention discloses a coating for a medical implant, wherein at least a part of said coating contains an osseointegration agent and the same and / or a different part of the coating contains an antimicrobial metal agent.

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Owner:SMITH & NEPHEW INC

Method For In-Situ Cleaning Of Compressor Blades In A Gas Turbine Engine On An Aircraft And Compositions

InactiveUS20140144473A1Minimal impactNo wastePump componentsDetergent mixture composition preparationFuel gasAirplane

A method for in-situ cleaning of compressor blades in a gas turbine engine on an aircraft comprises the following sequential steps:Step 1—washing said compressor blades by spraying a first liquid composition into the engine; andStep 2—finally rinsing said washed compressor blades by spraying a second liquid composition into the engine,wherein the second liquid composition, has a freezing point of −10° C. or below and is non-aqueous and hydrophilic.

Owner:FORMATEX OFFSHORE L

Treatment and prevention of HIV and other viral infections

InactiveUS20050148541A1Minimal toxicitySafe and effective treatmentBiocideVertebrate antigen ingredientsHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)HIV Coinfection

Methods for preventing or treating a viral infection in a subject are described that include administering N-glycolylneuraminic acid or a derivative thereof to the subject.

Treatment and prevention of HIV and other viral infections

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Owner:SHARMA YASH

Treatment and prevention of HIV and other viral infections

InactiveUS20050159390A1Inhibiting HIV- replicationTreatment safetyBiocideVertebrate antigen ingredientsN-Glycolylneuraminic acidViral infection

Methods for preventing or treating a viral infection in a subject are described that include administering N-glycolylneuraminic acid or a derivative thereof to the subject.

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Owner:UNKNOWN

Control apparatus for hybrid vehicle power transmitting system

InactiveUS20090023530A1Reduce and eliminate riskSwitching is limitedHybrid vehiclesVehicle sub-unit featuresElectric power transmissionCoupling

A control apparatus for a hybrid vehicle power transmitting system including a switching portion operable to switch a power transmitting path between a power transmitting state and a power cut-off state in response to an operation of a shift lever, the control apparatus including (a) an operating-state estimating portion configured to estimate an operating speed of an electric motor which constitutes a part of the power transmitting path or a rotating speed of a coupling element of the coupling portion, which speed is established after switching of the power transmitting path from one of the power transmitting and cut-off states to the other, and (b) a switching restricting portion configured to restrict a switching operation to switch the power transmitting path between the two states, when the estimated operating or rotating speed of the electric motor or coupling device is higher than a predetermined upper limit.

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Owner:TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK

Coating and coating method

ActiveUS8821911B2Reduce and eliminate riskPromote osseointegrationAntibacterial agentsBiocideOsseointegrationBiomedical engineering

The present invention discloses a coating for a medical implant, wherein at least a part of said coating contains an osseointegration agent and the same and / or a different part of the coating contains an antimicrobial metal agent.

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Owner:SMITH & NEPHEW INC

Circuit and method to protect EEPROM data during ESD events

InactiveUS20050035806A1Reduce riskReduce and eliminate riskPulse automatic controlRead-only memoriesVoltEEPROM

The present invention comprises a clamp circuit (104) comprised of a first transistor (111), a second transistor (112), a voltage divider circuit and a delay circuit (105) comprised of a fourth transistor (114), a fifth transistor (115), a sixth transistor (116) and a seventh transistor (117) and a fifth resistor (125), operable to keep the signals at the EEPROM input nodes (131) and (132) of a data cell, such as an EEPROM cell below a certain voltage threshold, preferable below 10 volts.

Circuit and method to protect EEPROM data during ESD events

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Owner:EL SHERIF ALAA Y +1

Semiconductor device and method and apparatus for testing such a device

ActiveUS7228474B2High degreeImprove securityDigital circuit testingError preventionDigital signatureEngineering

A semiconductor device includes at least one component which is vulnerable to damage during scan testing for a particular input data configuration, and supports a safe mode in which this particular input data configuration is disabled. The semiconductor device also includes a port for receiving an input scan vector for scan testing, and an authorization unit connected to said port. The authorization unit maintains the device in safe mode if an input scan vector does not satisfy at least one predetermined criterion. In one particular implementation, the authorization unit generates a digital signature for the input scan vector, which is then compared to a signature portion included within the input scan vector itself. Scan testing is enabled providing that this comparison finds a match.

Semiconductor device and method and apparatus for testing such a device

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Owner:ORACLE INT CORP

Robotic control for aseptic processing

PendingUS20210223273A1Reduce the risk of contaminationReduce and eliminate riskProgramme-controlled manipulatorBioreactor/fermenter combinationsMicroorganismEngineering

Devices and methods for sampling, detecting and / or characterizing particles, for example, via collection, growth and analysis of viable biological particles such as microorganisms. Devices and methods of the invention include particle samplers and impactors including a sampling head comprising one or more intake apertures, a selectively removable cover, an impactor base connected to the sampling head, and one or more magnets fixed to the sampling head, the selectively removable cover and / or the impactor base. The one or more magnets allow for robotic manipulation of the impactor devices.

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Owner:PARTICLE MEASURING SYST +1

Electrostatically charged mask filter products and method for increased filtration efficiency

InactiveUS20090235933A1Reduce and eliminate riskReducing and eliminating riskBreathing filtersBiochemical fibre treatmentNasal passageParticulates

A surgical or permeable mask are used to stop contaminants from entering the mouth and nose of patients and, people administering healthcare or working in other areas where there is a potential danger of airborne contaminants such as particulates, pollutants, bacteria, viruses, or other dangerous particles entering the oral and nasal passages. The Present Invention provides increased filtration efficiency of these masks by creating an electrostatic field that attracts and captures oppositely charged contaminants and repels similarly charged contaminants.

Owner:TRUTEK CORP

Light emitting diode apparatus, system, and method

InactiveUS20160169454A1Reducing and eliminating riskReduce and eliminate riskPlanar light sourcesPoint-like light sourceLight-emitting diodeBulb

This patent discloses various exemplary light emitting diode (LED) bulb apparatus, systems and methods, including features isolating electrical components.

Light emitting diode apparatus, system, and method

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Owner:NUWAVE

Compression Device Especially for Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis

ActiveUS20200315905A1Permit patient mobilityReduce riskBlood stagnation preventionMassage combsBlood flowThrombus

A compression device particularly suited for DVT prophylaxis includes a disposable wrap and a re-usable controller removably mounted on the wrap to apply a tensioning force to the wrap when it is encircling the limb of a patient. The wrap includes an RF chip with a unique identifier and the controller includes an RF sensor and processor to authenticate the wrap before commencing a compression cycle. A kiosk is provided for storing a plurality of wraps for use by patients and a plurality of controllers to be used with any of the wraps. The processor of each controller can control an electric motor in the controller to tighten and loosen the wrap according to a three-stage DVT prophylaxis protocol that produces an optimum blood flow velocity. An accelerometer and software / firmware in the controller can also measure and summarize patient activity while wearing the device.

Compression Device Especially for Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis

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Owner:RECOVERY FORCE

Global combination payment system and method using isolated data storage

InactiveUS20210365918A1Safe storageConfidently and safely conduct transactionDiscounts/incentivesFundraising managementInternet privacyCredit limit

A global combination payment system for use in commerce by users, the global combination payment system comprising: a combination payment platform adapted to provide users with an interface through which the users may interact with other users, such that to engage in commerce, make payments, and exchange goods and services; and a combination payment vehicle for use as a payment method, the combination payment vehicle comprising a plurality of distinct and separate funding sources that may be selectively combined to make a purchase, the plurality of funding sources being selectable from cash, credit card, debit card, payday loan, cryptocurrency holdings, merchant digital loyalty rewards, investment stock and bond holdings; wherein a total value of the plurality of funding sources defines a line of credit via which to make a payment; and wherein the users each have a user account within the combination payment platform for engaging in commerce.

Global combination payment system and method using isolated data storage

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Owner:SHOWALTER EDWARD

Alternator control with temperature-dependent safety feature

ActiveUS9735718B2Reduce and eliminate riskImprove charging efficiencyGeneration protection through controlElectric powerAlternatorVoltage

A method for controlling an alternator includes determining a temperature-dependent value associated with a battery coupled to an alternator and determining an excitation emergency threshold for the alternator based on the determined temperature-dependent value associated with the battery. The method further includes initiating, by a controller of an alternator, at least one safety measure upon a determination that a voltage associated with the battery exceeds the determined excitation emergency threshold.

Alternator control with temperature-dependent safety feature

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Owner:INFINEON TECH AG

Method and system for operating a plurality of electronic variable optical attenuators (eVOAs)

InactiveUS6996323B2Less hardwareReduce power consumptionTransmission monitoringTransmission monitoring/testing/fault-measurement systemsUltrasound attenuationSignal processing

A system and method for operating a plurality of eVOAs in an optical network is provided. The system comprises a number of eVOAs, each eVOA coupled to one or more optical taps and connected to a microcontroller. The microcontroller comprises a monitor signal processing controller for measuring the power of the optical signal at the eVOAs; a scheduler for continuously cycling and checking the eVOAs operating attenuations; a microprocessing controller for determining, setting, adjusting and updating the eVOA operating attenuation and a means for communications between the microprocessor and the other controller within the system. The microcontroller cycles through the plurality of eVOAs and controls one eVOA at a time according to a predetermined method of the eVOA operation. Individual eVOAs may be controlled according to the same or different methods of controlling operations thereof as required.

Method and system for operating a plurality of electronic variable optical attenuators (eVOAs)

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Owner:TROPIC NETWORKS

Method and machine for packaging a food product

InactiveUS20190152633A1Reduce and eliminate riskConfectioneryWrappingEngineeringMechanical engineering

The present invention refers to a method and a machine for packaging a food product by means of foil-type half-shells, wherein the foil-type half-shells are trimmed before being loaded with the food product, the trimming unit for trimming foil-type half-shells being located outside a food processing unit in which food products are loaded into foil-type half-shells.

Method and machine for packaging a food product

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Owner:CHOCAL ALUMINIUMVERPACKUNGEN GMBH

Particle sampling systems and methods for robotic controlled manufacturing barrier systems

ActiveUS11255760B2Reduce the risk of contaminationReduce and eliminate riskWithdrawing sample devicesParticle suspension analysisRoboticsEngineering

Provided herein are systems and methods allowing for automated sampling and / or analysis of controlled environments, for example, to determine the presence, quantity, size, concentration, viability, species or characteristics of particles within the environment. The described systems and methods may utilize robotics or automation or remove some or all of the collection or analysis steps that are traditionally performed by human operators. The methods and systems described herein are versatile and may be used with known particle sampling and analysis techniques and particle detection devices including, for example, optical particle counters, impingers and impactors.

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Owner:PARTICLE MEASURING SYST

Particle Sampling Systems and Methods for Robotic Controlled Manufacturing Barrier Systems

ActiveUS20220236146A1Reduce the risk of contaminationReduce and eliminate riskWithdrawing sample devicesParticle suspension analysisRoboticsAlgorithm

Provided herein are systems and methods allowing for automated sampling and / or analysis of controlled environments, for example, to determine the presence, quantity, size, concentration, viability, species or characteristics of particles within the environment. The described systems and methods may utilize robotics or automation or remove some or all of the collection or analysis steps that are traditionally performed by human operators. The methods and systems described herein are versatile and may be used with known particle sampling and analysis techniques and particle detection devices including, for example, optical particle counters, impingers and impactors.

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Owner:PARTICLE MEASURING SYST

Biomarkers for premature birth

ActiveUS20160376651A1Reduce and eliminate riskIncrease riskOrganic active ingredientsMicrobiological testing/measurementIncreased riskOrganism

The present invention provides a method for determining increased risk of premature birth in a pregnant woman by detecting altered expression level of one or more marker genes in the woman's blood. A kit and device useful for such a method are also provided. In addition, the present invention provides a method for preventing or reducing the likelihood of premature birth.

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Owner:THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Method and apparatus for removing NOx and N2O from a gas

ActiveUS11325069B2Reduce and eliminate riskMore regulationNitrous oxide captureGas treatmentNitrogen oxidesEnvironmental engineering

Method for reducing the content of nitrogen oxides NOx and nitrous oxide N2O in an input gas, comprising the steps of: treating said gas with a first amount of a NOx reducing agent in a first de-NOx catalytic bed; treating the effluent of said first de-NOx catalytic bed in at least one de-N2O catalytic bed for removal of N2O; treating the effluent of said at least one de-N2O catalytic bed with a second amount of a NOx reducing agent in a second de-NOx catalytic bed.

Method and apparatus for removing NOx and N2O from a gas

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Owner:CASALE SA

Recombinant ccn domain proteins and fusion proteins

PendingUS20220144903A1Reduce capacityAvoid immune effector functionPeptide/protein ingredientsAntibody mimetics/scaffoldsThrombospondinCCN Family Proteins

The present invention relates to recombinant proteins having an amino acid sequence corresponding to or related to the thrombospondin type 1 repeat homology domain of a member of the CCN family proteins and the use thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to fusion proteins comprising an amino acid sequence corresponding to or related to the thrombospondin type 1 repeat homology domain of a member of the CCN family proteins combined with a fusion partner and optionally a linker region. Also, novel protease resistant Fc-fragments are disclosed herein.

Recombinant ccn domain proteins and fusion proteins

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Owner:UNIV OSLO HF

Biomarkers for premature birth and use thereof

ActiveUS10428383B2Reduce and eliminate riskOrganic active ingredientsMicrobiological testing/measurementObstetricsIncreased risk

The present invention provides a method for determining increased risk of premature birth in a pregnant woman by detecting altered expression level of one or more marker genes in the woman's blood. A kit and device useful for such a method are also provided. In addition, the present invention provides a method for preventing or reducing the likelihood of premature birth.

Biomarkers for premature birth and use thereof

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Owner:THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

Compression Device Especially for Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis

ActiveUS20200315906A1Permit patient mobilityReduce riskBlood stagnation preventionMassage combsVeinPhysical medicine and rehabilitation

A compression device particularly suited for DVT prophylaxis includes a disposable wrap and a re-usable controller removably mounted on the wrap to apply a tensioning force to the wrap when it is encircling the limb of a patient. The wrap includes an RF chip with a unique identifier and the controller includes an RF sensor and processor to authenticate the wrap before commencing a compression cycle. A kiosk is provided for storing a plurality of wraps for use by patients and a plurality of controllers to be used with any of the wraps. The processor of each controller can control an electric motor in the controller to tighten and loosen the wrap according to a compression protocol between a pre-tension compression force and maximum compression force. The amount of movement of the wrap changes as the patient's physiology changes while maintaining the pre-tension and maximum compression forces.

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Owner:RECOVERY FORCE

Trocar Assemblies With Movable Atraumatic Tip And Methods For Use

ActiveUS20180021057A1Avoid high pressureReduce and eliminate riskCannulasDiagnosticsAbdominal trocarSurgical department

Trocar assemblies and methods of use in minimally invasive surgical procedures are described. Such trocar assemblies include a head, a distally extending shaft including an open distal end, a cutting component extending through the open distal end, and a retractable protection assembly to extend and retract through the open distal end of the shaft. The retractable protection assembly extends through the open distal end to cover the cutting component in a naturally biased position. Further, the retractable protection assembly retracts from the open distal end to expose the cutting component in a compressed position during application of body pressure to the retractable protection assembly until reaching a body cavity. Upon reaching the body cavity and removal of body pressure, the retractable protection assembly returns to the naturally biased position and extends through the open distal end to cover the cutting component.

Trocar Assemblies With Movable Atraumatic Tip And Methods For Use

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Owner:MOHAJER SHOJAEE REZA

Smokeless Tobacco Product

ActiveUS20160366934A1Reduce the amount requiredImprove smokeless tobacco productsTobacco treatmentTobacco devicesEngineeringSmokeless tobacco

A smokeless tobacco product is provided comprising a quantity of smokeless tobacco and a container to hold said tobacco. The container comprises a first side and a second side, wherein the first side is non-permeable to substances in the smokeless tobacco that may sting or harm the mucosae or gum of a user, and the second side is permeable to said substances in the smokeless tobacco. This product overcomes issues with pain and stinging that are caused by smokeless tobacco products.