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Method and Apparatus of Providing Power to Ignite and Sustain a Plasma in a Reactive Gas Generator
ActiveUS20100219757A1Eliminating and minimizing riskBig spaceElectric discharge tubesElectric arc lampsReactive gasPlasma ignition
Described are methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, for igniting and / or sustaining a plasma in a reactive gas generator. Power is provided from an ignition power supply to a plasma ignition circuit. A pre-ignition signal of the plasma ignition circuit is measured. The power provided to the plasma ignition circuit is adjusted based on the measured pre-ignition signal and an adjustable pre-ignition control signal. The adjustable pre-ignition control signal is adjusted after a period of time has elapsed.
Owner:MKS INSTR INC
Mixing arrangement for atomizing nozzle in multi-phase flow
ActiveUS7140558B2Smooth transitionEasy to processCharging-discharging device combinationsFlow mixersAcute angleShortest distance
Owner:NAT RES COUNCIL OF CANADA +1
Mixing arrangement for atomizing nozzle in multi-phase flow
ActiveUS20050001062A1Smooth transitionEasy to processCharging-discharging device combinationsFlow mixersAcute angleShortest distance
The invention relates to an improved mixing arrangement for, primarily, moving bitumen in steam from sources of such bitumen and steam to a reactor or coker for further processing of the bitumen into petroleum products. The invention provides a main conduit connected to an atomizing nozzle mounted in a wall of the reactor and first and second conduits for flowing bitumen and steam respectively into the main conduit. The first conduit is angled relative to the main conduit at an acute angle of about 45° and the second conduit is angled relative to the main conduit at an acute angle of about 30°. The second conduit is positioned downstream of the first conduit by a short distance of about 23 mm and may be angled radially relative to the first conduit by any angle, although a 90° angle is preferred. A flow accelerating nozzle is located in the second conduit adjacent the entrance therefrom into the main conduit. The arrangement of the invention improves the flow characteristics of 2-phase material flowing to the atomizing nozzle, reducing pulsations in the main conduit and improving the resulting atomization of the bitumen in the reactor.
Owner:NAT RES COUNCIL OF CANADA +1
Inflatable intervertebral disc replacement prosthesis
ActiveUS6969405B2Solve the lack of heightPromote adequate mobilityJoint implantsSpinal implantsDegenerative changeLess invasive surgery
An intervertebral disc replacement prosthesis which can be implanted in a collapsed state, then expanded within the disc space such that minimally invasive surgical techniques may be employed for its insertion, and, by virtue of its expandable nature, ligaments can be restored to proper tension, facet joints can be unloaded posteriorly to inhibit degenerative changes, and functional mobility of the intervertebral segment can be restored.
Owner:SUDDABY LOUBERT
System and method for gesture interface
InactiveUS7095401B2Significant changeLittle changeInput/output for user-computer interactionCharacter and pattern recognitionHuman–computer interaction
Owner:SIEMENS CORP
Methods for analyzing and compressing multiple images
InactiveUS20150371431A1Resolve accuracyResolution ratioImage enhancementImage analysisImage resolutionMulti variable
A multi-temporal, multi-angle, automated target exploitation method is provided for processing a large number of images. The system geo-rectifies the images to a three-dimensional surface topography, co-registers groups of the images with fractional pixel accuracy, automates change detection, evaluates the significance of change between the images, and massively compresses imagery sets based on the statistical significance of change. The method improves the resolution, accuracy, and quality of information extracted beyond the capabilities of any single image, and creates registered six-dimensional image datasets appropriate for mathematical treatment using standard multi-variable analysis techniques from vector calculus and linear algebra such as time-series analysis and eigenvector decomposition.
Owner:KORB ANDREW ROBERT +1
Inflatable intervertebral disc replacement prosthesis
InactiveUS20050267580A1Solve the lack of heightPromote adequate mobilityJoint implantsSpinal implantsDegenerative changeLess invasive surgery
Owner:SUDDABY LOUBERT
High pressure rotary shaft sealing mechanism
InactiveUS6227547B1Large dynamic runout and lateral offset of the shaftSignificant changeEngine sealsLeakage preventionRotational axisEngineering
A laterally translatable pressure staged rotary shaft sealing mechanism having a seal housing with a shaft passage therein being exposed to a fluid pressure P1 and with a rotary shaft being located within the shaft passage. At least one annular laterally translatable seal carrier is provided. First and second annular resilient sealing elements are supported in axially spaced relation by the annular seal carriers and have sealing relation with the rotary shaft. The seal housing and at least one seal carrier define a first pressure staging chamber exposed to the first annular resilient sealing element and a second pressure staging chamber located between and exposed to the first and second annular resilient sealing elements. A first fluid is circulated to the first pressure chamber at a pressure P1, and a second staging pressure fluid is circulated to the second pressure chamber at a fraction of pressure P1 to achieve pressure staging, cooling of the seals. Seal placement provides hydraulic force balancing of the annular seal carriers.
Owner:KALSI ENG
True angular catheter shaft deflection apparatus
InactiveUS7731706B2Significant changePrevent crashTransvascular endocardial electrodesSurgeryGuide tubeCatheter device
Owner:ST JUDE MEDICAL ATRIAL FIBRILLATION DIV
Image processing apparatus, image capturing apparatus, image processing method and recording medium
ActiveUS20090087099A1Enhance the imageSignificant changeTelevision system detailsCharacter and pattern recognitionImaging processingImage capture
Frame images captured in a continuous manner are acquired, and temporarily stored. Characteristic points of faces in the acquired frame images are extracted. A sum (expression change amount) of distances between characteristic points of the face (face parts) in a current frame and the characteristic points of a preceding frame is calculated. The target frame image in which the expression change amount is largest, and m frame images preceding and following the target frame image in which the expression change amount is largest are extracted as best image candidates. A best shot image is extracted from the best image candidates and stored in a storage medium. Thus, only an image (best shot image) which contains a face which a user wishes to record can be efficiently extracted from among images captured in a continuous manner, and stored.
Owner:FUJIFILM CORP
Eccentric spacer for an in-line skate
A diamond-shaped eccentric spacer suitable for use with an in-line roller skate. The spacer defines an eccentric first axle opening sized and shaped for receiving an in-line skate axle. The diamond-shaped spacer also includes a first corner positioned opposite from a second corner, and a third corner positioned opposite from a fourth corner. The eccentric first axle opening is aligned along a diagonal line that extends generally between the first and second corners.
Owner:BENETTON SPORTSYST USA
Closable loop access guide catheter
InactiveUS20090182268A1Significant changeStable supportMedical devicesCatheterDiagnostic angiogramGuiding catheter
The Access guide catheter provides passage for therapeutic and diagnostic devices through vessels or conduits that return substantially in a direction from which they originated. One application is for delivery of therapeutic catheters to the carotid or cerebral arteries via access from the radial or brachial artery. The guide catheter enters the aorta from one of the great vessels, forms a closed loop in the aorta, and is directed back into a great vessel in an opposed direction. The distal portion of the guide catheter is advanced into the great vessel for support. Further support is attained by providing tension to the proximal shaft of the guide catheter. Flexibility of the guide catheter allows diagnostic angiograms to be performed prior to delivery of a therapeutic catheter or device.
Owner:THIELEN JOSEPH MICHAEL +1
Compressor control system for vehicle air conditioner
InactiveUS20040168449A1Low costReduce vehicle costAir-treating devicesCompression machines with non-reversible cycleControl systemAutomobile air conditioning
In a compressor control system for a vehicle air conditioner, a hybrid ECU of the vehicle controls a rotation speed of a compressor electric motor. In this case, an output circuit, which outputs a driving signal for driving the compressor electric motor, only needs to be newly provided in the hybrid ECU when a hybrid vehicle or an electric vehicle is manufactured based on an engine vehicle. Therefore, a high cost is not caused even when the output circuit is provided in the hybrid ECU which should be newly designed and manufactured. In addition, because the output circuit does not need to be provided in an air-conditioning ECU which is an existing component of the engine vehicle, the air-conditioning ECU in the engine vehicle can be directly applied to that in the hybrid vehicle without a substantial hardware change. Therefore, design cost can be reduced.
Owner:DENSO CORP
Method and system for stimulating a heart of a patient
InactiveUS8812109B2Improve performanceReduce the chance of changeElectrotherapyCardiac cycleLeft atrial pressure
Owner:ST JUDE MEDICAL
CPP GMR free layer having ferromagnetic layers with parallel magnetization separated by non-magnetic layer
InactiveUS6927952B2Improve conductivityEnhance magnetoresistance changeNanomagnetismNanoinformaticsInter layerMagnetization
A magnetoresistive device includes a laminated film, and a mechanism for applying sense current in a direction of lamination in the laminated film, wherein the laminated film includes a first ferromagnetic layer having a substantially fixed direction of magnetization, a second ferromagnetic layer having a freely variable direction of magnetization according to an external magnetic field, the second ferromagnetic layer including a non-magnetic metal layer, and two or more ferromagnetic metal layers separated from each other by the non-magnetic metal layer in the direction of lamination, and a non-magnetic intermediate layer that separates the first and second ferromagnetic layer from each other.
Owner:FUJITSU LTD
Double Stack Box Magazine for Rimmed Cartridges of Varying Length
ActiveUS20120066950A1Inhibit bindingLoss of feed reliabilityAmmunition loadingAbutmentElectrical and Electronics engineering
Disclosed is a double stack box magazine for rimmed ammunition cartridges of varied lengths. It includes a housing having a neck portion in which cartridges are arranged in a single column, a double-stack portion in which cartridges are arranged in laterally alternating columns, and a transition portion between the neck portion and the double-stack portion. A pair of rim clearance channels is provided, on opposed interior lateral surfaces of the housing. A first channel portion allows clearance for cartridge rims without respect to forward and rearward position of the cartridges within the housing, which may vary depending on individual cartridge length. A second channel portion in the neck provides an abutment against which laterally opposed areas of a cartridge rim bear to shift the cartridge to a rearward position. A third channel portion provides transition between the first and second channel portions.
Owner:DAVIDSON MICHAEL J
Mechanical deformation amount sensor
InactiveUS6848320B2High sensitivityIncrease changeMaterial nanotechnologyAcceleration measurement using interia forcesElectrical resistance and conductanceCarbon nanotube
A mechanical deformation amount sensor includes a sensor structure which is formed by a semiconductor substrate or an insulating substrate and integrally includes a deformation portion deformable, when a physical quantity to be detected is applied to the sensor structure, due to the physical quantity and a support portion for supporting the deformation portion, a carbon nanotube resistance element which is provided on the deformation portion so as to be mechanically deformed in response to deformation of the deformation portion and a wiring pattern which is formed in a pattern on the sensor structure so as to be connected to the carbon nanotube resistance element. By applying a voltage to the carbon nanotube resistance element via the wiring pattern, a change of electrical conductivity of the carbon nanotube resistance element upon mechanical deformation of the carbon nanotube resistance element is fetched as an electrical signal.
Owner:MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC WORKS LTD
Oscillation circuit and a communication semiconductor integrated circuit
InactiveUS6906596B2Reduce parasitic capacitanceWide frequency conversion rangeAngle modulation by variable impedencePulse automatic controlResonance oscillationLc resonant circuit
A voltage controlled LC resonance oscillation circuit has a plurality of capacitive elements connected to an output node. These capacitive elements are applied with voltages at opposing terminals for selecting an oscillating frequency band, so that the oscillating frequency band can be changed step by step in accordance with the selection voltage. The capacitive elements include at least one variable capacitive element such as a MOS capacitor, the capacitance of which is varied in accordance with a voltage applied thereto. The MOS capacitor is similar in structure to a MOS transistor. The variable capacitive element can be supplied at a terminal opposite to the output node with a voltage from a variable voltage source, for example, in place of the selection voltage. The voltage controlled LC resonance oscillation circuit can measure the output amplitude and oscillating frequency without affecting the characteristics thereof, and reduce the parasitic capacitance.
Owner:EPOCH MICROELECTRONICS +1
Magnetic material for magnetic refrigeration and method for producing thereof
ActiveUS7063754B2Stable magnetic refrigeration cycleLow costCompression machinesInorganic material magnetismHydrogenRoom temperature
The magnetic material for magnetic refrigeration according to the present invention has an NaZn13-type crystalline structure and comprises iron (Fe) as a principal element (more specifically, Fe is substituted for the position of “Zn”) and hydrogen (H) in an amount of 2 to 18 atomic % based on all constitutional elements. Preferably, the magnetic material for magnetic refrigeration preferably contains 61 to 87 atomic % of Fe, 4 to 18 atomic % of a total amount of Si and Al, 5 to 7 atomic % of La. The magnetic material for magnetic refrigeration exhibits a large entropy change in a room temperature region and no thermal hysteresis in a magnetic phase transition. Therefore, when a magnetic refrigeration cycle is configured using the magnetic material for magnetic refrigeration, a stable operation can be performed.
Owner:KK TOSHIBA
LED driver circuit with over-current protection during a short circuit condition
InactiveUS20100156324A1Avoid damageAvoid further damageElectrical apparatusElectroluminescent light sourcesDriver circuitCurrent limiting
An LED driver circuit is provided for protecting one (or more) LEDs connected in series from over-current damages which may result from a short circuit condition. The driver circuit includes a current control circuit for receiving an input signal from a power source and providing a current output for powering the LED. A voltage sensor detects a voltage across the LED. An LED current restriction circuit such as a switching element restricts a current flow into the LED. A short circuit response circuit controls the LED current restriction circuit dependent on a comparison between the voltage detected by the voltage sensor and a predetermined threshold value. When the detected voltage is less than or equal to the threshold value, the response circuit determines a short circuit, and a signal is sent to the current restriction circuit to restrict current flow into the one or more LEDs.
Owner:PANASONIC CORP
Magnetoresistive effect element and magnetic memory device
InactiveUS20070076469A1Decrease magnetization reversing currentGood symmetryDigital storageMagnetic memoryMagnetization
The magnetoresistive effect element comprises a pinned magnetic layer 16 having a multilayered synthetic antiferromagnet (SAF) structure, a nonmagnetic spacer layer 18 formed on the pinned magnetic layer 16, a free magnetic layer 20 formed on the nonmagnetic spacer layer 18 and formed of a single ferromagnetic layer, a nonmagnetic spacer layer 22 formed on the free magnetic layer 20, and a pinned magnetic layer 24 of a multilayered SAF structure formed on the nonmagnetic spacer layer 22, wherein a magnetization direction of the ferromagnetic layer 16c of the pinned magnetic layer 16, which is nearest the free magnetic layer 20, and a magnetization direction of the ferromagnetic layer 24a of the pinned magnetic layer 24, which is nearest the free magnetic layer 20, are opposite to each other.
Owner:FUJITSU LTD
Acceleration sensor
InactiveUS6955086B2High sensitivityDecreasing rigidityAcceleration measurement using interia forcesCapacitanceClassical mechanics
An acceleration sensor includes first and second fixed electrodes on a substrate, and a movable electrode located above the first and second fixed electrodes, with respect to the substrate, and facing them. The movable electrode is elastically supported on the substrate by a first elastic supporting body and is movable. A mass, which is elastically supported on the substrate by a second elastic supporting body, moves in response to an acceleration in a direction perpendicular to the substrate. A linking portion links the movable electrode and the mass at a position spaced from an axis of movement of the movable electrode by a distance. Acceleration is measured based on changes in a first capacitance between the first fixed electrode and the movable electrode and a second capacitance between the second fixed electrode and the movable electrode. Thus, a highly impact resistant and highly reliable acceleration sensor is obtained.
Owner:MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP
Thermally pliable and carbon fiber stents
A prosthesis for insertion into a body passage is disclosed. The prosthesis includes a plastic or polymer base material which is compatible with living tissue and which possesses a memory of a predetermined configuration. The base material further has a glass transition temperature at which the prosthesis can be molded intravascularly from the predetermined configuration to a larger-radius implant configuration, which is sized and shaped to conform to an internal anatomy of the body passage to expand a narrow segment of or to occlude an opening of an out pouch of the body passage. The glass transition temperature is greater than a temperature of the body passage so that the prosthesis after being molded can be allowed to cool to the temperature of the body passage.
Owner:AMIS JAMES PETER +1
H.264/AVC frame inner prediction method based on edge characteristics
InactiveCN101494792AReduce complexityReduce the number of mode choicesTelevision systemsDigital video signal modificationPeak valueSignal-to-quantization-noise ratio
The invention discloses an H.264 / AVC intra-prediction method based on edge characteristics, which includes: performing data block prejudging before intra-prediction based on principal edge intensity (DES) and the like edge direction characteristics calculated by the edge histogram description describing the image marginal distribution, selecting the mode subclass corresponding to the characteristics to perform RDO calculation, thereby reducing the mode selection number of the intra-prediction; at the same time directly determining the Intra_8*8 chrominance prediction mode from the Intra_16*16 brightness prediction mode according to the correlativity of the chrominance prediction mode and the brightness prediction mode, to further reduce the complexity of the algorithm. The method has six steps, and is convenient and facilitating. Practice shows that the method can obviously improve the encoding speed, and can ensure that the bit-rate encoding (an increase of 3%) and peak signal-noise ratio (reduced about 0.02dB) have little change compared with the full search method. The method has very good practical value and application prospects.
Owner:BEIHANG UNIV
Dual magnet hall effect switch
InactiveUS6867680B1Precise trigger pointSignificant changeSolid-state devicesElectronic switchingClickerHall effect sensor
A dual magnet Hall effect switch for contactless switching is provided. The Hall effect switch includes a magnet carriage and a Hall effect sensor positioned inside a switch housing. The magnet carriage includes two magnets positioned with opposite polarities facing the Hall effect sensor and in contact. When the switch is actuated, the magnet carriage is displaced within the switch housing and relative to the Hall effect sensor. The two magnets positioned inside the magnet carriage are also displaced. The positional displacement of the magnets relative to the Hall effect sensor alters the magnetic field detected by the Hall effect sensor. When the magnetic field detected by the Hall effect sensor reaches a predetermined level, the switch is actuated. The Hall effect switch also includes a boot seal sealing the switch and an internal clicker ball to provide an audible or tactile indication of the switch's actuation.
Owner:OTTO CONTROLS DIV OTTO ENG
Micromirror arry lens with optical surface profiles
A Micromirror Array Lens comprises a plurality of micromirrors arranged on a flat or a curved surface to reflect incident light. Each micromirror in the Micromirror Array Lens is configured to have at least one motion. The Micromirror Array Lens forms at least one optical surface profile reproducing free surfaces by using the motions of the micromirrors. The free surface can be any two or three-dimensional continuous or discrete reflective surface. The Micromirror Array Lens having the corresponding optical surface profile provides optical focusing properties substantially identical to those of the free surface. The Micromirror Array Lens can forms various optical elements such as a variable focal length lens, a fixed focal length lens, an array of optical switches, a beam steerer, a zone plate, a shutter, an iris, a multiple focal length lens, other multi-function optical elements, and so on.
Owner:STEREO DISPLAY
Sharpness metric for vision quality
InactiveUS7077522B2Remove wave aberrationSubjective blurRefractometersSkiascopesQuality of visionPoint spread function
A vision metric, called the sharpness metric, indicates the subjective sharpness of a patient's vision by taking into account both the wavefront aberration and the retinal response to the image. A retinal image quality function such as the point spread function is convolved by a neural quality function, and the maximum of the convolution over the retinal plane provides the sharpness metric. The sharpness metric can be used to control eye surgery or the fabrication of a lens.
Owner:UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
Method for manufacturing coated panels and coated panel
ActiveUS20090252925A1Significant changeComplex and more structureNatural patternsLayered productsEngineeringSurface plate
Owner:FLOORING IND LTD
Accommodative intraocular lens system
InactiveUS20090198326A1Efficiently accommodatedLarge separationDiagnosticsSurgeryIntraocular lensLens crystalline
An accommodative intraocular lens system for treating presbyopic is disclosed. The system includes a first lens having negative optic power adapted for placement in the posterior chamber of the eye and capable of moving forward and back along the optic axis; and a second lens having a positive optic power which is implanted within the capsular bag. The second lens can be the natural crystalline lens of the eye. The position of the first lens, forward or back relative to the second lens, focuses the eye for seeing distant or close-in objects.
Owner:MEDENNIUM
Method for manufacturing coated panels
ActiveUS8465804B2Significant changeComplex and more structureNatural patternsOrnamental structuresEngineeringSurface plate
Owner:FLOORING IND LTD
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