Methods and systems for self-flowing treatment of wood, bamboo or other porous materials do not require external pressure or complicated equipment. Treatment liquid flows through these porous materials through use of capillary action, the use of absorbent sheets, and differences in pressure. The treatment solution is more evenly dispersed throughout the materials.
The invention provides improved techniques for bonding devices using copper-to- copper or other types of bonds. A substrate is cleaned to remove surface oxides and contaminants and then rinsed. The rinsed substrate is provided to coating unit where a protective coating is applied to the substrate. The protective coating may be applied by immersing the substrate in a bath or via chemical vapor deposition. In an aspect, the protective coating may be copper selective so that the protective coating is only applied to copper features of the substrate. The protective coating minimizes formation of oxides and other bond weakening forces that may form during bonding processes, such as bonding a copper wire to a copper bond pad of the substrate. In an aspect, an annealing process is used to cure the protective coating and remove small imperfections and other abnormalities in the protective coating prior to the bonding process.
C23F 11/02 - Inhibition de la corrosion de matériaux métalliques par application d'inhibiteurs sur la surface menacée par la corrosion ou par addition d'inhibiteurs à l'agent corrosif dans l'air ou les gaz par addition d'inhibiteurs en phase vapeur
C23C 16/46 - Revêtement chimique par décomposition de composés gazeux, ne laissant pas de produits de réaction du matériau de la surface dans le revêtement, c. à d. procédés de dépôt chimique en phase vapeur (CVD) caractérisé par le procédé de revêtement caractérisé par le procédé utilisé pour le chauffage du substrat
C23C 16/52 - Commande ou régulation du processus de dépôt
B05D 3/14 - Traitement préalable des surfaces sur lesquelles des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides doivent être appliqués; Traitement ultérieur des revêtements appliqués, p.ex. traitement intermédiaire d'un revêtement déjà appliqué, pour préparer les applications ultérieures de liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides par des moyens électriques
H05K 3/18 - Appareils ou procédés pour la fabrication de circuits imprimés dans lesquels le matériau conducteur est appliqué au support isolant de manière à former le parcours conducteur recherché utilisant la technique de la précipitation pour appliquer le matériau conducteur
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TAILORED COVALENT ORGANIC FRAMEWORK MEMBRANES FOR LITHIUM EXTRACTION AND RECYCLING
Solid state nanofluidic membranes are provided that control transport of ionic species through the membranes. The membranes include channels whose design is controlled at the nanoscale level in order to tune ionic transport activity. The membranes can be designed to favor transport of one ionic species over other ionic species. The membranes are useful for separating and purifying lithium, for example, from brines containing other ionic species.
C08G 12/02 - Polymères de condensation d'aldéhydes ou de cétones obtenus uniquement avec des composés contenant de l'hydrogène fixé sur de l'azote d'aldéhydes
C08G 12/04 - Polymères de condensation d'aldéhydes ou de cétones obtenus uniquement avec des composés contenant de l'hydrogène fixé sur de l'azote d'aldéhydes avec des composés acycliques ou carbocycliques
The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for detecting the presence of a shimming device within a Europay, Mastercard and Visa (EMV) card reader. In aspects, a shimmer detection device is configured to detect characteristics that may be used to detect the presence of a shimmer within a card reader. In aspects, the shimmer detection device includes one or more sensors configured to collect data that is compared to reference sensor data to detect the presence of a shimmer within the card reader. An output is presented that indicates whether a shimmer is not present, likely present (e.g., the consumer or user should assume the scanned device contains a shimmer), or confirmed to be present. Such capabilities may enable user to test a device (e.g., a point of sale (POS) reader, an ATM, a fuel pump, etc.) to determine whether a shimmer is present and take mitigating action.
G01R 31/28 - Test de circuits électroniques, p.ex. à l'aide d'un traceur de signaux
G06Q 20/34 - Architectures, schémas ou protocoles de paiement caractérisés par l'emploi de dispositifs spécifiques utilisant des cartes, p.ex. cartes à puces ou cartes magnétiques
Non-equilibrium conditions and distinctive process-dynamics give laser-powder bed fusion (L-PBF) inherent capability to produce unique microstructural-features. However, alloy-design strategies that not only tackle printability-related challenges but also capitalize on such inherent capability, are imperative. Hence, an alloy-design strategy that integrates concepts of grain-refinement and eutectic-solidification is proposed. Consequently, an Al-3Ni- 1Ti-0.8Zr (wt.%) alloy has been designed and processed with L-PBF. The alloy exhibits a wide processing-window, indicating excellent printability, and hierarchical features-enabled heterogeneous grain-structured microstructure; a high synergistic as-built strength-ductility is thus obtained. Notably, wide processing-window allows fine-tuning of as-built microstructure, whereas heterogeneous microstructure potentially allows activation of back-stressstrengthening and work-hardening.
C22C 45/08 - Alliages amorphes avec l'aluminium comme constituant majeur
C22F 1/04 - Modification de la structure physique des métaux ou alliages non ferreux par traitement thermique ou par travail à chaud ou à froid de l'aluminium ou de ses alliages
Embodiments of the present disclosure enable rapid detection of viruses present in ambient air flows. A fan disposed in an ambient environment may be activated to direct an air flow to an ambient inlet of an analysis device. As an ambient air flow enters an inlet of the analysis device, a heating element may introduce heat into the air flow, causing VOCs to be released. A mass spectrometer-based analysis device may be used to analyze the VOCs to detect the presence of one or more target VOCs that indicate the presence of a virus or other harmful molecule in the ambient air flow.
C12Q 1/70 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismes; Compositions à cet effet; Procédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des virus ou des bactériophages
C12Q 1/04 - Détermination de la présence ou du type de micro-organisme; Emploi de milieux sélectifs pour tester des antibiotiques ou des bactéricides; Compositions à cet effet contenant un indicateur chimique
G01N 33/497 - Analyse physique de matériau biologique de matériau biologique gazeux, p.ex. de l'haleine
G01N 33/569 - Tests immunologiques; Tests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques; Matériaux à cet effet pour micro-organismes, p.ex. protozoaires, bactéries, virus
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COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MODULATING MYOSIN SUBFRAGMENT-2 COILED COIL STABILITY AND METHODS FOR USING THEM
In alternative embodiments, provided are peptides and peptide-comprising compositions, including products of manufacture and kits, and methods, for modulating myosin subfragment-2 coiled coil stability. In alternative embodiments, a peptide modulator of myosin subfragment-2 coiled coil stability as provided herein is administered to an individual in need thereof for: increasing exercise tolerance in a subject with heart failure; reducing hospitalization in a subject with heart failure; improving quality of life in a subject with heart failure; decreasing morbidity in a subject with heart failure; decreasing mortality in a subject with heart failure; modulating skeletal muscle activity for purposes of impacting patient weight; and/or, modulating skeletal muscle activity for purposes of ameliorating consequences of skeletal muscle diseases such as sarcopenia, muscular dystrophies, muscle cramps, and nemaline myopathies.
A method of non-destructive evaluation of mechanical properties of a material using ultrasonic waves in a monostatic configuration is disclosed. The method comprises remotely scanning a sample of the material without directly contacting the sample, measuring an acoustic impedance of the scanned sample, and calculating mechanical properties of the material using the acoustic impedance.
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus
A61B 3/16 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeux; Appareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux du type à mesure objective, c. à d. instruments pour l'examen des yeux indépendamment des perceptions ou des réactions du patient pour mesurer la pression intraoculaire, p.ex. tonomètres
G01N 29/22 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi d'ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores; Visualisation de l'intérieur d'objets par transmission d'ondes ultrasonores ou sonores à travers l'objet - Détails
G01N 29/07 - Analyse de solides en mesurant la vitesse de propagation ou le temps de propagation des ondes acoustiques
G01N 29/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi d'ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores; Visualisation de l'intérieur d'objets par transmission d'ondes ultrasonores ou sonores à travers l'objet
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PRODUCTS OF MANUFACTURE AND METHODS FOR TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF PHARMACEUTICALS, ELECTROLYTES, AND NUTRACEUTICALS
In alternative embodiments, provided are products of manufacture and methods for using them, for the transdermal or transmucosal delivery of payloads and active agents such as pharmaceuticals, electrolytes, natural products and nutraceuticals. In alternative embodiments, provided are products of manufacture that utilize a nanoporous substrate coupled with controlled melt or solubilization of polymers for the delivery of the payloads and active agents or electrolytes transdermally.
Embodiments provide a skimming detection device including a one or more sensors configured to detect characteristics that may be used to detect the presence of a skimming device. Sensor data generated by the sensor(s) may be compared to reference sensor data to detect the presence of a skimming device. An output that indicates whether a skimming device is not present, likely present (e.g., the consumer or user should assume the scanned device contains a skimmer or has otherwise been compromised), or confirmed to be present may be generated and presented to a user. Such capabilities may enable user to quickly scan a device (e.g., an ATM, a fuel pump, etc.) to determine whether a skimming device is present and take action to mitigate the use of any detected skimming devices.
G06K 7/01 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement - Détails
G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projets; Planification d’entreprise ou d’organisation; Modélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
G06Q 20/40 - Autorisation, p.ex. identification du payeur ou du bénéficiaire, vérification des références du client ou du magasin; Examen et approbation des payeurs, p.ex. contrôle des lignes de crédit ou des listes négatives
H04N 7/18 - Systèmes de télévision en circuit fermé [CCTV], c. à d. systèmes dans lesquels le signal vidéo n'est pas diffusé
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TECHNIQUES FOR RAPID DETECTION AND QUANTITATION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOCS) USING BREATH SAMPLES
An exemplary breath analysis system may include a sampling chamber having a molecule collector disposed therein. The molecule detector may be configured such that volatile organic compounds (VOCs) present in a breath sample introduced to the sampling chamber adhere to the molecule collector. A heating element may introduce heat within the sampling chamber, causing release of at least a portion of the VOCs adhered to the molecule collector. An analysis device (e.g., a mass spectrometer or tetrahertz (THz) spectrometer) may identify one or more target VOCs from among at least the portion of the VOCs released from the molecule collector and generate an output representative of the identified one or more target VOCs. The output may include information that quantitates a concentration of the one or more target VOCs with respect to a source of the breath sample.
Sound suppression devices may include a baffle system or stack having a plurality of baffle disks where at least a first portion of the disks include a first set of gas ports and at least a second portion of the disks include a second set of gas ports. The baffle system may be configured to act as a compressing piston. When a bullet leaves a muzzle of a firearm and enters a suppression device, the baffle system acts as a compressing piston and moves forward with the gas pressure caused by the firing of the bullet. As the bullet begins to enter each baffle disk, the pressure starts to subside until there is a point where there is equalization between gas pressure and, for example, tension on a piston spring within the baffle system. After this point, the piston is driven back into place by the releasing of the spring tension.
BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA (USA)
INDIANA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION (USA)
HUAZHONG AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY (Chine)
Inventeur(s)
Berman, Diana
Chapman, Kent Dean
Romsdahl, Trevor Bradley
Cahoon, Edgar Benjamin
Minto, Robert Earl
Zhang, Chunyu
Abrégé
Various liquid and semisolid lubricant compositions are provided, in particular lubricant compositions containing oil from the seeds of the Brassicaceae Orychophragmus violaceus, preferably those that have been esterified with one or more fatty acids such as palmitoleic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, lauric acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, or a combination thereof. In various aspects, lubricant compositions are provided that include a petroleum or a synthetic base oil and about 40% or less by weight of a liquid lubricant composition containing oil from the seeds of the Brassicaceae Orychophragmus violaceus, preferably those that have been esterified with one or more fatty acids. In various aspects, semisolid lubricant composition are provided containing an emulsion of (i) a thickener and (ii) an oil from the seeds of the Brassicaceae Orychophragmus violaceus, preferably those that have been esterified with one or more fatty acids.
C10M 117/04 - Compositions lubrifiantes caractérisées en ce que l'épaississant est un acide carboxylique non macromoléculaire ou ses sels comportant un seul groupe carboxyle lié à un atome de carbone acyclique ou cycloaliphatique ou à l'hydrogène contenant des groupes hydroxyle
The present application relates to systems, methods, and computer-readable media for providing generating odors. In aspects, the disclosed methods may include generating, by a chemistry dispersion element, a signal configured to act upon a surface of a chemistry reservoir to disperse an odorous substance retained within the chemistry reservoir. The chemistry reservoir and the chemistry dispersion element may be disposed within a housing. The method also includes generating, by an air pump, a volume of air, and transporting, by an airflow pathway, the volume of air from the air pump to an air outlet. The volume of air passes through at least a portion of the housing as it flows through the airflow pathway from the air pump to the air outlet, and transports at least a portion of the odorous substance dispersed by the chemistry reservoir within the housing to the air outlet.
The present application relates to systems, methods, and computer-readable media for deterring video piracy. In aspects, a light source generates an infrared (IR) light spectrum that is projected onto a surface, such as a movie theatre screen. The IR light spectrum may form an watermark that is invisible to members of the audience that are viewing video content projected onto the surface, but that obfuscates at least a portion of video content captured by video recording device that is being used to capture a recording of the video content projected onto the surface. In aspects, a frequency of the IR light spectrum emitted by the light source may be periodically modified to make it more difficult to filter out the watermark.
H04N 5/74 - Dispositifs de projection pour reproduction d'image, p.ex. eidophor
G03B 21/26 - Projecteurs ou visionneuses du type par projection; Leurs accessoires - Détails projetant séparément une image subsidiaire en même temps que l'image principale
G03B 21/32 - Projecteurs ou visionneuses du type par projection; Leurs accessoires - Détails - Détails spécialement adaptés pour la projection de vues cinématographiques
H04N 5/33 - Transformation des rayonnements infrarouges
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MECHANISTIC INVESTIGATION AND PREVENTION OF AL BOND PAD CORROSION IN CU WIRE-BONDED DEVICE ASSEMBLY
Heavy corrosion on aluminum (Al) bond pads, with a "mud-crack" appearance, in a copper (Cu) wire-bonded assembly can be a critical failure mode, especially under harsh conditions such as automotive environments. This corrosion can be associated with the presence of contaminants such as chloride ions (CI-in situin situ characterization tool to establish the corrosion mechanism directly relevant to Cu wire-bonded devices. With this improved understanding of Al bond pad corrosion mechanism, significant progress has been made toward developing effective corrosion prevention strategies to improve and ensure the overall packaging reliability.
A61L 15/22 - Bandages, pansements ou garnitures absorbant les fluides physiologiques tels que l'urine, le sang, p.ex. serviettes hygiéniques, tampons contenant des matériaux macromoléculaires
The present application relates to systems and methods for forming catalysts for use in fuel cells, other energy storage/generation devices, and other applications where catalysts may be used. In embodiments, a catalyst comprising one or more metallic glass structures may be formed by disposing a porous mold in a plating bath comprising one or more dissolved metal salts. An electrodeposition process may be initiated by applying current to the plating bath, where the electrodeposition process forms the one or more metallic glass structures within pores of the porous mold. One or more sensors may be used to monitor one or more properties of the electrodeposition process during the application of the current to the plating bath, and the one or more properties of the electrodeposition process may be controlled, based on the monitoring of the one or more parameters, to adjust one or more characteristics of the metallic glass structures.
A dimpled stent design has geometrical characteristics, namely dimple width and depth, which generate dimple site specific turbulence and thrust within the blood flow to reduce or eliminate restenosis. The dimpled stent design is produced by laser processing of the stent material to produce different sizes, which may be predicted by a Multiphysics computational model, placements, and spatial layouts of dimples in the stent.
A61B 18/20 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p.ex. de micro-ondes en utilisant des lasers
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PASSIVATION OF LITHIUM METAL BY TWO-DIMENSIONAL MATERIALS FOR RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
The present application relates to methods for depositing two-dimensional materials (e.g., MoS2, WS2, MoTe2, MoSe2, WSe2, BN, BN-C composite, and the like) onto lithium electrodes. Battery systems incorporating lithium metal electrodes coated with two-dimensional materials are also described. Methods may include intercalating the two- dimensional materials to facilitate flow of Lithium ions in and out of the lithium electrode. Two-dimensional material coated lithium electrodes provide for high cycling stability and significant performance improvements. Systems and methods further provide electrodes having carbon structures (e.g., carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene, porous carbon, free-standing 3D CNTs, etc.) with sulfur coatings.
The amount of proanthocyanidins (PAs) found in cells of plants can be engineered or adjusted through regulation of transcription factors that affect PA biosynthesis. Increasing expression of genes encoding TT2-type MYB transcription factors, including homologs of AtTT2 of Arabidopsis thaliana such as GHMYB36 or GHMYB IO of cotton plants or GmTT2A or GmTT2B of soybean plants, leads to increased PA content. Expression of these genes can be increased through any suitable methods, including mutation of the genes and transformation of plant cells to include exogenous genes resulting in increased expression.
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide improved techniques for creating SMA materials and SMA powders. SMA materials and powders formed may be used to form porous structures suitable for applications such as biomaterials, damping applications, actuators, and/or sensors. Embodiments for performing hydriding and dehydriding of SMA wires at low pressure and low temperature are provided. Methods may be used to produce a shape memory alloy (SMA) powder. Such methods may include hydriding a length SMA wire under low pressure for a period of time to produce a length of hydrided SMA wire, crushing the length of hydrided SMA wire to form a hydrided SMA powder, and dehydriding the hydrided SMA powder to form a dehydrided SMA powder.
Adjustments to the amount of soluble and insoluble proanthocyanidins (PAs) in plants can be accomplished through regulation of leucoanthocyanidin reductase (LAR) functionality. Reducing LAR functionality increases epicatechin polymerization, leading to greater amounts of insoluble PAs and effects on astringency and other characteristics.
An apparatus and method for laser-assisted machining (LAM) of non-monolithic composite bone material is described. A high intensity focused laser beam conducts bone material removal in extremely short time duration without causing any thermal (necrosis) and mechanical damage to the material surrounding the bone-laser interaction region. A computer associated with the apparatus for machining bone preferably employs a Multiphysics computational modeling approach which takes into account physical phenomena such as heat transfer, fluid flow, convection mixing, and surface tension when determining bone target volume, calculating material properties of the multicomponent and multicomposition composite bone material, determining parameters for the laser-assisted machining based on the material properties, and performing the laser-assisted cutting/shaping/machining of bone.
A61B 18/20 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci par application de radiations électromagnétiques, p.ex. de micro-ondes en utilisant des lasers
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TWO-DIMENSIONAL TRANSITION METAL DICHALCOGENIDE MICRO-SUPERCAPACITORS
The invention includes supercapacitors and methods of making supercapacitor by fabricating transition metal dichalcogenide (MX2 ) layers using a combination of magnetron sputtering followed by chemical vapor deposition.
H01L 21/44 - Fabrication des électrodes sur les corps semi-conducteurs par emploi de procédés ou d'appareils non couverts par les groupes
B05D 5/12 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces pour obtenir des effets, finis ou des structures de surface particuliers pour obtenir un revêtement ayant des propriétés électriques spécifiques
B32B 15/04 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de métal comprenant un métal comme seul composant ou comme composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique
H01G 9/00 - Condensateurs électrolytiques, redresseurs électrolytiques, détecteurs électrolytiques, dispositifs de commutation électrolytiques, dispositifs électrolytiques photosensibles ou sensibles à la température; Procédés pour leur fabrication
The present invention includes a method of producing a porous metal casting comprising: forming a salt preform structure in a 3D printed polymeric matrix comprising one or more openings in a heat resistant vessel; removing the 3D printed polymeric matrix by dissolving, melting, or sintering; adding, melting or casting one or more metals into the salt preform structure; and dissolving the salt preform structure to produce the porous metal casting.
The present invention includes an apparatus and method for detecting the location of one or more sources of one or more target molecule, the apparatus comprising: a molecule detector; and a processor connected to the molecule detector and to a global position system, wherein the processor calculates the presence of the one or more target molecules, runs a computer code that determines a dynamic reverse gas stack model for the one or more target molecules, and triangulates the possible position for a source or effluent of the one or more target molecules based on the dynamic reverse gas stack model. The determined reverse gas stack model may have a Gaussian dispersion over one or more sampled locations.
B82B 1/00 - Nanostructures formées par manipulation d’atomes ou de molécules, ou d’ensembles limités d’atomes ou de molécules un à un comme des unités individuelles
G01N 1/22 - Dispositifs pour prélever des échantillons à l'état gazeux
G01N 21/77 - Systèmes dans lesquels le matériau est soumis à une réaction chimique, le progrès ou le résultat de la réaction étant analysé en observant l'effet sur un réactif chimique
G01N 30/62 - Détecteurs spécialement adaptés à cet effet
G05B 13/04 - Systèmes de commande adaptatifs, c. à d. systèmes se réglant eux-mêmes automatiquement pour obtenir un rendement optimal suivant un critère prédéterminé électriques impliquant l'usage de modèles ou de simulateurs
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BIDENTATE HETEROLEPTIC SQUARE PLANAR COMPLEXES OF (PYRIDYL)AZOLATES
Bidentate heteroleptic square planar complexes of (pyridyl)azolates possess optical and electrical properties that render them useful for a wide variety of optical and electrical devices and applications. In particular, the complexes are useful for obtaining white or monochromatic organic light-emitting diodes ("OLEDs"), including doping-free OLEDs. Preferred forms also demonstrate semiconducting behavior and may be useful in a variety of other applications. Within the general complexes of (pyridyl)azolates, the metal and the ligands may be varied to impart different optoelectronic properties.
H05B 33/14 - Sources lumineuses avec des éléments radiants ayant essentiellement deux dimensions caractérisées par la composition chimique ou physique ou la disposition du matériau électroluminescent
In some embodiments, the present invention provides a method of elevating lipid content in vegetative (non-seed) plant or algal cells, plant tissues, or whole plants by genetically modifying the plant or algae to express a protein or polypeptide associated with lipid metabolism (such as fat-specific protein 27) of animal origin or plant origin. Also provided are genetically-modified plant or algal cells, plant tissues, or whole plants with elevated cellular lipid content, expressing a protein or polypeptide associated with lipid metabolism (such as fat-specific protein 27) of animal (e.g. human) origin or plant origin.
A GMP adapted to provide the PAL gene for the treatment of PKU when administered orally. The GMP of the present invention may include a probiotic, a PAL gene to be expressed using the probiotic. wherein the PAL gene is functionally attached to a promoter and a ribosome binding site, and may be codon-optimized for expression in a certain host organism. A method of treating the metabolic disease of PKU by oral administration and ingestion of a GMP is also provided.
A61K 48/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant du matériel génétique qui est introduit dans des cellules du corps vivant pour traiter des maladies génétiques; Thérapie génique
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CONTROLLED EPITAXIAL BORON NITRIDE GROWTH FOR GRAPHENE BASED TRANSISTORS
We have demonstrated controlled growth of epitaxial h-BN on a metal substrate using atomic layer deposition. This permits the fabrication of devices such as vertical graphene transistors, where the electron tunneling barrier, and resulting characteristics such as ON-OFF rate may be altered by varying the number of epitaxial layers of h-BN. Few layer graphene is grown on the h-BN opposite the metal substrate, with leads to provide a vertical graphene transistor that is intergratable with Si CMOS technology of today, and can be prepared in a scalable, low temperature process of high repeatability and reliability.
The present invention includes photochemical method of making hybrid metal-polymer microparticles in an aqueous, biocompatible solution by providing a metal (I) composition and one or more polymeric materials; applying an electromagnetic radiation to the metal (I) composition; converting the metal (I) composition to a metal (0) composition; forming one or more hybrid metal-polymer microparticles from the metal (0); capping the one or more hybrid metal-polymer microparticles; and stabilizing the one or more hybrid metal-polymer microparticles with the one or more polymeric materials to prevent agglomeration.
A61K 47/48 - Préparations médicinales caractérisées par les ingrédients non actifs utilisés, p.ex. supports, additifs inertes l'ingrédient non actif étant chimiquement lié à l'ingrédient actif, p.ex. conjugués polymère-médicament
Direct growth of graphene on Co3O4(111) at 1000 K was achieved by molecular beam epitaxy from a graphite source. Auger spectroscopy shows a characteristic sp2 carbon lineshape, at average carbon coverages from 0.4-3 monolayers. Low energy electron diffraction (LEED) indicates (111) ordering of the sp2 carbon film with a lattice constant of 2.5(±0.1) Å characteristic of graphene. Six-fold symmetry of the graphene diffraction spots is observed at 0.4, 1 and 3 monolayers. The LEED data also indicate an average domain size of ~ 1800Å, and show an incommensurate interface with the Co3O4(111) substrate, where the latter exhibits a lattice constant of 2.8(±0.1). Core level photoemission shows a characteristically asymmetric C(1s) feature, with the expected 1r to 1r* satellite feature, but with a binding energy for the three monolayer film of 284.9(±0.1) eV, indicative of substantial graphene-to-oxide charge transfer.
H01F 41/30 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication ou à l'assemblage des aimants, des inductances ou des transformateurs; Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication des matériaux caractérisés par leurs propriétés magnétiques pour appliquer des pellicules magnétiques sur des substrats pour appliquer des structures nanométriques, p.ex. en utilisant l'épitaxie par jets moléculaires (MBE)
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MtNIP REGULATED PLANTS WITH SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED SIZE AND BIOMASS
A composition and method for producing plants with increased biomass and growth characteristics, and plants which flower early relative to wild-type plants. The Medicago truncatula nitrate transporter gene MtNIP is over-expressed in plants to increase biomass, growth, and early flowering. Other genes in the NRTl/PTR family may also be over-expressed to increase biomass, growth, and early flowering.
Growth of single- and few-layer macroscopically continuous graphene films on Co304(111) by molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) has been characterized using low energy electron diffraction (LEED), Auger electron spectroscopy (AES) and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). MBE of Co on sapphire(OOOl) at 750 K followed by annealing in UHV (1000 K) results in ~ 3 monolayers (ML) of Co304(411) due to O segregation from the bulk. Subsequent MBE of C at 1000 K from a graphite source yields a graphene LEED pattern incommensurate with that of the oxide, indicating graphene electronically decoupled from the oxide, as well as a sp2 C(KVV) Auger lineshape, and π→π* C(1s) XPS satellite. The data strongly suggest the ability to grow graphene on other structurally similar magnetic/magnetoelecric oxides, such as Cr203(111)/Si for spintronic applications.
G11B 5/64 - Supports d'enregistrement caractérisés par l'emploi d'un matériau spécifié comportant uniquement le matériau magnétique, sans produit de liaison
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DIRECT GRAPHENE GROWTH ON MGO (111) BY PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION: INTERFACIAL CHEMISTRY AND BAND GAP FORMATION
Graphene can be grown directly on MgO(111) by industrially practical and scalable methods: free radical-assisted chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and physical vapor deposition (PVD). Single layer and double layer films can be produced by PVD, with a ~ 2 monolayer thick film as the apparent limiting thickness. C(1s) x-ray photoemission spectra (XPS) indicate that in both layers, carbon atoms are in two different oxidation states. A band gap of - 0.5 -1 eV has been observed for the two layer film. The XPS, LEED and band gap findings indicate that the graphene/MgO interface is commensurate, and that the MgO surface layer is reconstructed, resulting in carbon->MgO charge transfer. The ability to grow MgO(111) films on Si(100) or Si(111)— reported in the literature— points to a direct path to the development of graphene-based field effect transistors (FETs) and spin-FETs on MgO(111)/Si(100).
B05D 5/12 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces pour obtenir des effets, finis ou des structures de surface particuliers pour obtenir un revêtement ayant des propriétés électriques spécifiques
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GRAPHENE MAGNETIC TUNNEL JUNCTION SPIN FILTERS AND METHODS OF MAKING
A Tunnel Magnetic Junction of high magnetoresistance is prepared at temperatures and pressure consistent with Si CMOS fabrication and operation. A first metal layer of cobalt or nickel is grown on an interconnect or conductive array line of, e.g., copper. The metal layer is formed by electron beam irradiation. Annealing at UHV at temperatures below 700K yields a carbon segregation that forms a few layer thick (average density 3.5 ML) graphene film on the metal layer. Formation of a second layer of metal on top of thegraphene barrier layer yields a high performance MTJ.
H01L 29/04 - Corps semi-conducteurs caractérisés par leur structure cristalline, p.ex. polycristalline, cubique ou à orientation particulière des plans cristallins
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GRAPHENE FORMATION ON DIELECTRICS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES FORMED THEREFROM
Methods of forming a graphene-based device are provided. According to an embodiment, a graphene-based device can be formed by subjecting a substrate having a dielectric formed thereon to a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process using a cracked hydrocarbon or a physical vapor deposition (PVD) process using a graphite source; and performing an annealing process. The annealing process can be performed to temperatures of 1000 K or more. The cracked hydrocarbon of the CVD process can be cracked ethylene. In accordance with one embodiment, the application of the cracked ethylene to a MgO(111) surface followed by an annealing under ultra high vacuum conditions can result in a structure on the MgO(111) surface of an ordered graphene film with an oxidized carbon-containing interfacial layer therebetween. In another embodiment, the PVD process can be used to form single or multiple monolayers of graphene.
H01B 3/10 - Isolateurs ou corps isolants caractérisés par le matériau isolant; Emploi de matériaux spécifiés pour leurs propriétés isolantes ou diélectriques composés principalement de substances inorganiques oxydes métalliques
An apparatus and method for nonlinear conversion of laser light is described herein. The apparatus of the instant invention comprises a fiber coupled light source, a cavity in optical alignment with the first light beam from the light source, wherein the cavity comprises: two concave mirrors, one or more Brewster-cut periodically poled crystals, and a cavity servo to lock the length of cavity to laser frequency. In one aspect of the present invention the feedback to the lock is S-polarized component of first laser light reflected off the Brewster surface of nonlinear crystal.
H01S 3/08 - Structure ou forme des résonateurs optiques ou de leurs composants
H01S 3/10 - Commande de l'intensité, de la fréquence, de la phase, de la polarisation ou de la direction du rayonnement, p.ex. commutation, ouverture de porte, modulation ou démodulation
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NEUTRAL MIXED LIGAND TRANSITION METAL COMPLEXES AS ACTIVE MATERIALS IN SOLID-STATE ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES
The present invention describes novel "black absorbers" comprising mixed ligand metal-organic complexes to be used in OPVs. The invention describes three representative metal-organic dyes that exhibit strong absorptions spanning the entire UV/Vis portion of the solar light and, in the some cases, well within the NIR. The invention further describes the fabrication of an OPV device by co-doping Pl in a standard polymer/fullerene matrix commonly used in a bulk heterojunction device structure.
C07F 15/00 - Composés contenant des éléments des groupes 8, 9, 10 ou 18 de la classification périodique
C07D 401/04 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant plusieurs hétérocycles comportant des atomes d'azote comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle, au moins un cycle étant un cycle à six chaînons avec un unique atome d'azote contenant deux hétérocycles liés par une liaison directe de chaînon cyclique à chaînon cyclique
H01L 31/04 - Dispositifs à semi-conducteurs sensibles aux rayons infrarouges, à la lumière, au rayonnement électromagnétique d'ondes plus courtes, ou au rayonnement corpusculaire, et spécialement adaptés, soit comme convertisseurs de l'énergie dudit rayonnement e; Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés à la fabrication ou au traitement de ces dispositifs ou de leurs parties constitutives; Leurs détails adaptés comme dispositifs de conversion photovoltaïque [PV]
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ENGINEERING LIPIDS IN VEGETATIVE TISSUES OF PLANTS
BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (USA)
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Chapman, Kent, D.
Anderson, Richard, G.W.
Abrégé
The present invention discloses gene targets and methods for the genetic control of lipid accumulation in vegetative (non-seed) portions of plants. Enhanced lipid, e.g. triacylglycerol (TAG), accumulation in vegetative portions of plants may be obtained by down-regulation of activity of At4g24160 or a homolog thereof. Plants, plant parts, seeds comprising down- regulated AT4G24160 activity, or activity of a homolog thereof, are also provided, as well as products prepared therefrom.
A01H 5/00 - Angiospermes, c. à d. plantes à fleurs, caractérisées par leurs parties végétales; Angiospermes caractérisées autrement que par leur taxonomie botanique
C12N 15/82 - Vecteurs ou systèmes d'expression spécialement adaptés aux hôtes eucaryotes pour cellules végétales
C12Q 1/68 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismes; Compositions à cet effet; Procédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des acides nucléiques
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ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES FROM HOMOLEPTIC SQUARE PLANAR COMPLEXES
Homoleptic square planar complexes [M(NΛN)2], wherein two identical NΛN bidentate anionic ligands are coordinated to the M(II) metal center, including bidentate square planar complexes of triazolates, possess optical and electrical properties that make them useful for a wide variety of optical and electrical devices and applications. In particular, the complexes are useful for obtaining white or monochromatic organic light-emitting diodes ("OLEDs"). Improved white organic light emitting diode ("WOLED") designs have improved efficacy and/or color stability at high brightness in single- or two-emitter white or monochrome OLEDs that utilize homoleptic square planar complexes, including bis[3,5- bis(2-pyridyl)-l,2,4-triazolato]platinum(II) ("Pt(ptp)2").
H05B 33/14 - Sources lumineuses avec des éléments radiants ayant essentiellement deux dimensions caractérisées par la composition chimique ou physique ou la disposition du matériau électroluminescent
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FLUORINATED METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS FOR GAS STORAGE
Fluorinated metal-organic frameworks ('FMOFs') are capable of adsorbing and desorbing gases and molecules. The FMOFs can be arranged in a variety of configurations and have internal hollow channels and cavities. In the FMOFs, hydrogen atoms have been substituted completely or partially with fluorine atoms or fluorinated groups in each linking organic ligand. The FMOFs have high densities, leading to an enhanced volumetric capacity for gas storage.
B01J 20/22 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtration; Absorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographie; Procédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation contenant une substance organique
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NICKEL INCORPORATION INTO LDH CHLOROBENZENESULFONATE
Composition and method of preparation for layered double hydroxides (LDHs) with specific anions, such as those derived from sulfanilic acid, p-tolulenesulfonic acid, or 4-chlorobenzenesulfonic acid. LDHs may also be altered by doping them with nickel to replace a fraction of the divalent metal present. Nickel-doped LDHs with exchanged anion composition may be useful as flame retardants, among many other possible uses including as antacids, drug-delivery systems, modified electrodes, polymer stabilizers, adsorbents, electro-photoactive materials, and catalysts or catalyst precursors.
A neuronal network analysis plate (10) having alternating rows of recording wells (20) and amplifying wells (30). The recording wells contain a neural cell network and a series of electrodes for recording the action potential signals of the neurons. The electrodes are connected to amplifiers in adjacent amplifying wells (30). The close proximity of these amplifiers ideal because it permits the parallel, non-multiplexed recording of action potential signals from multiple different active nerve cell networks. The amplifiers in the amplifying wells (30) can then be connected to external amplification equipment. The neuronal network analysis plate (10) may be contained within a single commercially available 24 or 96 well plate. The neuronal network analysis plate can be used to detect and quantify pharmacological and toxicological responses of the neural cells to one or more agents in vitro.
G01N 33/50 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p.ex. de sang ou d'urine; Test par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligands; Test immunologique
B01L 3/00 - Récipients ou ustensiles pour laboratoires, p.ex. verrerie de laboratoire; Compte-gouttes
C12M 3/00 - Appareillage pour la culture de tissus, de cellules humaines, animales ou végétales, ou de virus
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SYNTHESIS OF COLUMNAR HYDROGEL COLLOIDAL CRYSTALS IN WATER-ORGANIC SOLVENT MIXTURE
The compositions of hydrogel colloidal crystals are made from mixing an aqueous suspension of poly-N-isopropylacrylamide ('PNIPAM')-co-allylamine microgels with dichloromethane, forming a PNIPAM-co-allylamine/dichloromethane mixture. The PNIPAM-co-allylamine/dichloromethane mixture is incubated for a period of time at a given temperature, forming the colloidal crystal material. The colloidal crystals can be stabilized by diffusing a glutaric dialdehyde solution into the colloidal crystal material. The concentration of polymer matrix microgels can determine the orientation of random or columnar crystals.
C30B 29/60 - Monocristaux ou matériaux polycristallins homogènes de structure déterminée caractérisés par leurs matériaux ou par leur forme caractérisés par la forme
C08F 220/04 - Acides; Leurs sels métalliques ou leurs sels d'ammonium
A method and apparatus for the production of hydrogen from carbon nanotubes saturated with hydrocarbon gas or greenhouse gas under influence of microwave radiation is described. The hydrogen that is produced is substantially free from carbon dioxide. Additionally, the method described is useful for converting the carbon elements of the hydrocarbon gas or greenhouse gas into a de novo synthesis of carbon nanotubes.
C01B 3/24 - Production d'hydrogène ou de mélanges gazeux contenant de l'hydrogène par décomposition de composés organiques gazeux ou liquides d'hydrocarbures
B01J 19/12 - Procédés utilisant l'application directe de l'énergie ondulatoire ou électrique, ou un rayonnement particulaire; Appareils à cet usage utilisant des radiations électromagnétiques
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TOXIC AGENT SENSOR AND DETECTOR METHOD, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM
A method, apparatus and system for use in sensing and detecting various biological and chemical agents. More specifically, the present invention utilizes nanotubes as a novel structure in a particle detection application. Antibodies for agents such as anthrax, bubonic plague, e-coli, botulism, small pox and fast spreading viruses such as SARS are homogeneously dispersed on a nanotube filter such as a CNT filter, including buckypaper. These filters are then placed into a device which facilitates filtering volumes of the atmosphere or food material. Any pathogen or toxin corresponding to the specific antibody held by the nanofilter reacts with the antibody and are retained on the filter. The nanofilter would then be subjected to microwave treatment and spectral analysis.
G01N 33/543 - Tests immunologiques; Tests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques; Matériaux à cet effet avec un support insoluble pour l'immobilisation de composés immunochimiques
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INSTRUMENT, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED LOW COST ATMOSPHERIC MEASUREMENTS
An apparatus and method for measuring ozone in the atmosphere. The apparatus utilizes a fiber optic cable connected to a collimating lens located outdoors and a spectrometer that is located indoors. A pan-and-tilt positioning unit having a pan-axis capable of tracking an azimuth angle of the Sun, and a tilt-axis capable of tracking an elevation angle of the Sun, is utilized for automatically pointing the collimating lens directly at the Sun and taking readings for column ozone determination on any given day of the year. The apparatus and method utilizes a computer that is in electrical communication with the spectrometer and the pan-and-tilt unit.
G01N 21/33 - Couleur; Propriétés spectrales, c. à d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p.ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique en utilisant la lumière ultraviolette
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NOVEL METAL HYDROXIDE DERIVATIVES CONTAINING CHEMICALLY BOUND ORGANOPHOSPHORUS OR POLYPHOSPHATE SPECIES AS FLAME RETARDANTS
Novel metal hydroxide derivatives which chemically combine positively charged metal hydroxide layers with negatively charged phosphorus-containing species, which can be either anionic organophosphorus materials or phosphorus-containing polymeric anions, are described. The metal hydroxide derivatives are useful flame retardants through their ability to be completely dispersed and their formation of a crust or char to prevent flame propagation.
The present invention provides a method and a graphical user interface for contextual interactive support. The method includes providing information indicative of a plurality of words selected from a document set, receiving information indicative of a selected subset of the plurality of words, and determining context representations associated with each of the words in the selected subset. The method also includes providing information indicative of the context representations, receiving information indicative of at least one first phrase formed based on the words in the selected subset and the associated context representations, and searching the document set using the information indicative of the first phrase.
A method and a computer system for implementing a contextual phrase analyzer engine are provided. The method includes selecting at least one of a plurality of document frequencies associated with a plurality of words used in a plurality of documents and selecting a subset of the plurality of words based on the at least one selected document frequency. The method also includes selecting at least one of the words in the subset of the plurality of words based on word frequencies associated with each word in the subset of the plurality of words.
The present invention provides a method of processing at least one natural language text using a graph. The method includes determining a plurality of text units based upon the natural language text, associating the plurality of text units with a plurality of graph nodes, and determining at least one connecting relation between at least two of the plurality of text units. The method also includes associating the at least one connecting relation with at least one graph edge connecting at least two of the plurality of graph nodes and determining a plurality of rankings associated with the plurality of graph nodes based upon the at least one graph edge. The method can also include a graphical visualization of at least one important text unit in a natural language text or collection of texts. Methods for word sense disambiguation, keyword extraction, and sentence extraction are also provided.
An energy generation method includes irradiating a first material containing nanoscale sized space therein with microwave or radio frequency radiation having a first energy to generate a second energy greater than the first energy.
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