50th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 39 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150355118 | METHOD FOR EXAMINATION OF A SAMPLE BY MEANS OF THE LOCK-IN THERMOGRAPHY - Method for a non-destructive and image forming examination of a sample ( | 2015-12-10 |
20150355119 | PROVIDING APPLIANCES WITH GAS QUALITY INFORMATION - Methods and systems for providing appliances with gas quality information are described herein. One system includes a single calorimeter or a single gas chromatograph configured to determine a calorific value of a gas being supplied to an area having a plurality of appliances and communicate the calorific value of the gas to the plurality of appliances. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355120 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETECTING LEAKAGE IN A CHAMBER - Some demonstrative embodiments include apparatuses, devices and/or methods of detecting leakage in a chamber. For example, an apparatus may include a leakage detector to detect leakage in a chamber based on at least one set of power values corresponding to at least one respective heating zone of the chamber, the set of power values including a plurality of power values corresponding to a respective plurality of manufacturing processes performed by the chamber, wherein a power value of a manufacturing process is based on a plurality of power control values to control the heating zone during the manufacturing process. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355121 | IMPEDANCE-BASED MEASUREMENT DEVICE WITH A TWO-DIMENSIONAL ARRAY OF COILS - The device for the impedance-based probing of materials described herein comprises a two-dimensional array of coils ( | 2015-12-10 |
20150355122 | LUBRICANT TEST METHOD - A method of determining the compatibility of a lubricating fluid with an energized electrical or electronic component comprises:
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20150355123 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING WHETHER ACIDIC AQUEOUS SOLUTION IS USABLE - This method for determining whether an acidic aqueous solution is usable or not comprises: a first detection step (S | 2015-12-10 |
20150355124 | HUMIDITY SENSING APPARATUS - A humidity sensing portion is mounted in a gap between a first opposite member and a second opposite member. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355125 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CHARACTERISING A FLUID MEDIUM USING A SEMI-CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATE - A method to determine an electronic signature characteristic of a fluid medium comprises making a reception surface for receiving the fluid medium on at least one face of the substrate, putting the fluid medium into contact with the reception surface in order to make an interface between the substrate and the fluid medium, lighting at least one zone of the interface through the fluid medium with a pulsed light beam in order to create photogenerated electric charges, using a microwave reflectometer to measure the lifetime durations of the photogenerated electric charges, which durations have respective values that depend on the recombination rate at the interface between the substrate and the fluid medium, creating a matrix of measured lifetime duration values for the photogenerated electric charges, and using the matrix to determine the electronic signature characteristic of the fluid medium. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355126 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE LOCATION OF AN INTERFACE OF INTEREST, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - A method for determining the location of an interface of interest in a target domain, between a free volume of a flowable material and a solid material limiting said free volume, the method involves the steps of providing a mathematical model of the target domain determining, for a plurality of pairs of electrode groups, a characteristic electrical quantity proportional to the capacitance of a capacitor formed by a pair of electrode groups; receiving measurements of the characteristic electrical quantity for a plurality of pairs of electrode groups; adjusting the mathematical model by varying the location of the boundary surface in order to take into account possible wear of the boundary surface so as to reduce the differences between the measured characteristic electrical quantities and those defined by the mathematical model; and determining the location of the interface of interest on the basis of the adjusted mathematical model. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355127 | Method for Identifying pH, Device for Same, and Method for Identifying Ion Concentration - The purpose of the present invention is to measure pH of a sample with high accuracy in a pH sensor array, without the use of a glass reference electrode. Each time that a sample is measured, the potential Vrm of the sample is identified, and the identified potential Vrm is used to calculate the pH. The outputs Voi | 2015-12-10 |
20150355128 | ORGANISM SAMPLE MEASUREMENT SENSOR AND HOUSING CONTAINER THAT HOUSES SAME - The present invention is provided with a substrate ( | 2015-12-10 |
20150355129 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING SUBSTANCES IN BODILY FLUIDS - Various devices, systems and methods for determining a parameter of and/or detecting chemical and biological substances in bodily fluid are described herein. A device or system may include a substrate. An active sensor having an electrical characteristic and/or a control sensor may be disposed on the substrate. In certain variations, a differential between a first signal from the active sensor, and a second signal from the control sensor may be used to determine a parameter of the chemical or biological substance in the sample of bodily fluid. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355130 | Biosensors and Methods of Preparing Same - A biosensor strip having a low profile for reducing the volume of liquid sample needed to perform an assay. In one embodiment, the biosensor strip includes an electrode support; an electrode arrangement on the electrode support; a cover; a sample chamber; and an incompressible element placed between the cover and the electrode support, the incompressible element providing an opening in at least one side or in the distal end of the sample chamber to provide at least one vent in the sample chamber. In another embodiment, the biosensor strip has an electrode support; an electrode arrangement on the electrode support; a cover; and a sample chamber, the cover having a plurality of openings formed therein, at least one of the openings in register with the sample chamber. The invention further includes methods for preparing such a biosensor strips in a continuous manner. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355131 | HAND-HELD TEST MESTER WITH LOW-DISTORTION SIGNAL GENERATION CIRCUIT BLOCK - A hand-held test meter for use with an analytical test strip in the determination of an analyte in a bodily fluid sample includes a housing, a clock module disposed in the housing, a micro-controller disposed in the housing, a low-distortion signal generation circuit block (“LDSGCB”) disposed in the housing, and a strip port connector configured to operationally receive the analytical test strip. The LDSGCB includes a signal summation circuit (“SSC”) sub-block, a resistance-capacitance (RC) filter, and a single operational amplifier. The clock module and micro-controller are configured to generate phase-shifted square wave signals and output the phase-shifted square wave signals to the SSC. The SSC is configured to sum the phase-shifted square wave signals to generate a resultant summed-wave signal and output the resultant summed-wave signal to the RC filter. The RC filter is configured to filter harmonics from the resultant summed-wave signal thereby creating a reduced harmonic distortion signal. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355132 | METHOD FOR THE DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION OF ANALYTES USING THREE-DIMENSIONAL PAPER-BASED DEVICES - Described herein are three-dimensional (3-D) paper fluidic devices. The entire 3-D device is fabricated on a support layer formed from a single sheet of material and assembled by folding the support layer. The folded structure may be enclosed in an impermeable cover or package. Chemically sensitive particles may be disposed in the support layer for use in detecting analytes. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355133 | NANO-WELL BASED ELECTRICAL IMMUNOASSAYS - In some embodiments, the compositions and methods relate to nano-well sensors and methods for using the same to detect target molecules in samples. In some embodiments, the nano-well chip comprises three parts: (a) a solid substrate, (b) a nanoporous nylon membrane situated on the top surface of the solid substrate, and (c) a polymer on top of and surrounding the nano-porous nylon membrane. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355134 | PH VALUE MEASURING DEVICE COMPRISING IN SITU CALIBRATION MEANS - The invention concerns a device for measuring the pH of an effluent, said device comprising means for measuring an item of information representative of the pH of said effluent intended to be brought into contact with said effluent. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355135 | ELECTROCHEMICAL DETECTION SYSTEM AIR WASHING - Some embodiments include a platform for performing a plurality of assays. The platform may include a support structure that further includes a plurality of channels in selective fluid flow communication with at least one flow cell. The platform may also include a plurality of sensors operatively associated with the flow cell so that the sensors are configured to detect a reaction during the performance of the plurality of assays. The channels are in selective fluid flow communication with an air source so that these channels can guide a volume of air into the flow cell during the performance of the plurality of assays to wash the sensors between successive applications of solutions required to develop the assay complex which is subsequently detected. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355136 | SOx CONCENTRATION DETECTION DEVICE - To provide an SOx concentration detection device that can detect the SOx concentration in exhaust gas without using a dedicated sensor. As shown in FIG. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355137 | THERMAL SHOCK RESISTANT GAS SENSOR ELEMENT - A thermal shock resistant sensor element that includes a sensor element having a gamma alumina coating on at least a portion thereof. The thermal shock resistant sensor element may be thermal shock resistant at temperatures greater than about 600° C. A method of making a thermal shock resistant element that includes plasma spraying gamma alumina onto a sensor element to form a thermal shock resistant element. The thermal shock resistant sensor element may be thermal shock resistant at temperatures greater than about 500° C. A thermal shock resistant sensor element that includes a sensor element having an alumina coating on at least a portion thereof. The thermal shock resistant sensor element may be thermal shock resistant at temperatures greater than about 500° C. and may demonstrate a Si poisoning resistance after exposure to the Gas Burner Test (850° C.) for at least about 60 hours. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355138 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIA FOR COMPRESSION OF SEQUENCING DATA - Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are disclosed for compression of sequencing data. One method includes receiving waveform data associated with a chemical event occurring on a sensor array, the waveform data including a plurality of time-based waveforms of a corresponding plurality of locations of the sensor array; converting, by at least one processor, each time-based waveform of the waveform data into a frequency-domain spectrum; generating, by the at least one processor, a key frame based on a plurality of the frequency-domain spectrums; calculating, by the at least one processor, for each of the frequency-domain spectrums, a difference between the frequency-domain spectrum and the key frame; and encoding, by the at least one processor, each calculated difference between the frequency-domain spectrum and the key frame. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355139 | GAAS-BASED DETECTOR HIGHLY STABLE IN AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS - The present invention provides semiconductor devices, particularly devices based on the Molecular Controlled Semiconductor Resistor (MOCSER), which are highly stable in aqueous solutions. The semiconductor devices of the invention may be used for the detection of various target molecules, e.g., proteins, peptides, carbohydrates and small molecules, in different solutions such as physiological solution, bodily fluids and bodily fluid-based solutions. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355140 | ELECTROCHEMICAL MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A flow cell for electrochemical measurement which introduces a sample solution, applies a voltage between a working electrode and a counter electrode to analyze the sample solution electrochemically, discharges the sample solution, and performs the electrochemical measurement continuously. The flow cell includes a unit which measures a value of a current flowing between electrodes at the time of applying a voltage, a unit which records the measured current value, a unit which compares the recorded current value with a current value set separately as a determination standard, and a unit which determines whether the current value measured at a cycle of a determination target and the recorded current value is normal by the comparison. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355141 | SIZE MARKER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE RESOLUTION OF AN ELECTROPHEROGRAM - The invention concerns a size marker for electrophoresis, characterized in that it contains several pairs of molecules the sizes of which are selected to allow the generation of a succession of double-peaks in one same electropherogram, said double-peaks being spaced apart two by two by a distance greater than the distance separating the two peaks of a double-peak. The invention also concerns a method for controlling the resolution of an electropherogram produced with a said marker. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355142 | SENSOR ELEMENT AND GAS SENSOR - A sensor element | 2015-12-10 |
20150355143 | HIGH MAGNETIC MOMENT PARTICLE DETECTION - A device includes a sensor surface and a pair of electrodes. The sensor surface includes a first conductive layer separated from a second conductive layer by an intermediary layer, a magnetization direction of the first conductive layer and a magnetization direction of the second conductive layer having a ground state orientation of approximately 0 degrees. An electrical resistance between the pair of electrodes is determined by a magnetic field proximate the sensor surface. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355144 | Systems and Methods for Measuring and Managing Site Inspection Profile Data - Systems and methods for measuring and managing pole integrity data and/or remaining strength data using pole integrity monitoring systems in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. In one embodiment, a site inspection device includes a processor and a memory connected to the processor and storing a site inspection application, wherein the site inspection application directs the processor to obtain site inspection data regarding a particular site having at least one structure, generate pole integrity data based on the site inspection data, where the pole integrity data describes the integrity of the at least one structure, generate site inspection profile data based on the site inspection data and the pole integrity data, and provide the site inspection profile data. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355145 | PHASED ARRAY BILLET DATA EVALUATION SOFTWARE - A computer-implemented method for evaluating echo signals obtained from a phased array experiment on a billet is disclosed. The computer-implemented method may comprise collecting the echo signals from a pulser/receiver unit, correlating the echo signals with a position on a longitudinal axis and a circumferential angle of the billet, computing an amplitude for each of the echo signals, displaying the amplitudes as indications in a c-scan data plot at a computer display unit, and determining the signal-to-noise ratios of indications located in a region-of-interest box relative to noise in surrounding boxes in the c-scan data plot. The computer-implemented method may further comprise classifying each indication as rejectable, reportable, or insignificant based on its amplitude and signal-to-noise ratio. The computer-implemented method may find applications in quality control evaluations in the aircraft industry. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355146 | ULTRASONIC FLAW DETECTION JIG, ULTRASONIC FLAW DETECTION METHOD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ULTRASONIC FLAW DETECTION JIG - An ultrasonic flaw detection jig includes a base section with which a probe of the ultrasonic inspection apparatus is brought into contact; and a prominence section provided for the base section and inserted into an inspection object hole of an inspection object. The inspection object hole includes a countersunk section connected with a main surface of the inspection object and extending from the main surface while reducing a diameter; and a connection section connecting a bottom of the countersunk section and the rear surface of the inspection object. The prominence section has a conical shape corresponding to the shape of the countersunk section. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355147 | HIGH THROUGHPUT QUANTIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE VIRUS AND PRODUCTS THEREOF - The present invention provides a high throughput method to quantify and characterize the size and integrity of viruses and viral molecules. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method to quantify and characterize size and integrity of Foot and Mouth Disease virus (FMDV) using chromatographic system and in-line Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) technique. In one embodiment, the present invention further comprises a column-switching system for running multiple analyses simultaneously. The present invention also provides a method to develop and evaluate FMDV containing products for preventing Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). In one embodiment, the methods described herein assess the stability of FMDV. In another embodiment, the methods described herein serve as in-process quality control for a manufacturing process of FMD vaccine. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355148 | Interfacing Capillary Electrophoresis to a Mass Spectrometer via an Impactor Spray Ionization Source - A mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising a separation device arranged and adapted to emit an eluent over a period of time. The separation device preferably comprises a Capillary Electrophoresis (“CE”) separation device. The mass spectrometer further comprises a nebuliser and a target. Eluent emitted by the separation device is nebulised, in use, by the nebuliser wherein a stream of analyte droplets are directed to impact upon the target so as to ionise the analyte to form a plurality of analyte ions. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355149 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT THIN-LAYER CHROMATOGRAPHY - The invention relates to a method for carrying out thin-layer chromatography in which a liquid sample is applied to a separating layer ( | 2015-12-10 |
20150355150 | SAMPLE HEATING DEVICE AND ELEMENTAL ANALYZER - A sample heating device includes a sample injection section including an inner space to which carrier gas is supplied, and a sample boat gateway opening/closing mechanism, a combustion tube, connected to the inner space, into which carrier gas flows from the inner space, a heating furnace for heating the combustion tube, a boat operation mechanism for moving a sample boat arranged inside the inner space into the combustion tube by a sample boat moving rod that is operable from outside the inner space, while maintaining air-tightness of the inner space by a sealing member, and a temperature sensor for measuring a temperature of the sample boat moving rod. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355151 | SECURITY MARKER SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH TRACKING SCENT - A security marker for an item is disclosed which may include (i) an (optional) first component of the marker which is an indicator (e.g., identify the presence of the forensic component marker); (ii) a second component of the marker which is a forensic component defining a unique identification code or other information for the item, e.g., based on a combination of characteristics; and (iii) a chemical scent/trace, e.g., detectable only by a trained dog. Thus, the marker when deployed may advantageously be tracked/located, e.g., by a dog to aid in the tracing of items or personnel following an offence. Advantageously the chemical scent/trace may be detectible at a distance from the item. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355152 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEASURING SNOW STRUCTURE AND STABILITY - The present inventions relate generally to methods, apparatus and systems for measuring snow stability and structure which may be used to assess avalanche risk. The disclosed apparatus includes a sensing unit configured to sense a temperature of a layer of snow as the sensing unit is being driven into the layer of snow. The disclosed apparatus may also be configured to take other environmental measurements, including resistance to penetration, humidity, grain size, slope aspect and inclination. Methods and apparatus are also disclosed for generating a profile of snow layer temperature according to depth based on the sensed temperature. Systems and apparatus are also disclosed for sharing the generated profiles among a plurality of users via a central server, and for evaluating an avalanche risk at a geographic location. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355153 | PHENYLACETYLENES - A compound, or a protonate or salt thereof, having the formula of: | 2015-12-10 |
20150355154 | SENSOR SYSTEM FOR DETECTING ORGANOPHOSPHORUS RESIDUES BY INDUCING COAGULATION OF GOLD NANOPARTICLES - A sensor system detects organophosphorus pesticide residue by inducing the aggregation of gold nanoparticles. A method comprises aggregating gold nanoparticles by a reaction between an organophosphorus pesticide and imidazole or a green fluorescent protein (GFP), and detecting the organophosphorus pesticide based on a absorption spectral change resulting from the aggregation. The system for detecting pesticide residue is useful as a biosensor for analyzing pesticide residue in situ, because the optical change of the reagent by the presence of an organophosphorus pesticide is distinct, the detection speed is fast, and the range of detection limits is broad. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355155 | METHOD OF MEASURING DISSOLVED METHANE IN SEAWATER - Provided is a method of measuring dissolved methane in seawater, including: a) injecting a sample into a vacuum container containing a cadmium chloride solution injected thereinto and refrigerating the vacuum container; b) shaking the vacuum container, and achieving temperature equilibrium with an ambient temperature; c) separating the dissolved methane from residue by passing the sample in the vacuum container through a methane separator; and d) analyzing the separated dissolved methane by a mass spectrometer. According to the method of measuring dissolved methane in seawater of the present invention, a recovery rate of dissolved methane may be maximally increased to improve an analysis rate accordingly, and an analysis of dissolved methane may be conducted even with a small amount of sample, and in addition to the measurement of the dissolved methane, a sulfur isotope analysis may be simultaneously conducted by using a sample from which the dissolved methane is extracted. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355156 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING METALS IN LIQUIDS - Method and apparatus for detecting metals in a liquid are described. The liquid is contacted with a hexahydrotriazine and/or a hemiaminal material, and a UV absorption spectrum of the material before and after exposure to the liquid is examined to determine whether metals are present in the liquid. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355157 | ELECTRODE CONFIGURATION FOR LIMCA - Disclosed is a method and apparatus for reducing electromagnetic noise pick up in a Liquid Metal Cleanliness Analyzer (LiMCA), used to detect and measure particles in molten metal. A first electrode inserted in the molten metal is electrically insulated from second and third electrodes, also inserted in the molten metal. Molten metal and particles pass between the first electrode and the second and third electrodes through a passage in the electrical insulation. The second and third electrodes have a configuration with respect to the first electrode sufficient to establish symmetrical current loops between the first electrode and the second and third electrodes when a current is supplied to the second and third electrodes. The current is supplied from an ultra-capacitor. Electromagnetic noise in the symmetrical current loops is detected and is added in opposition to reduce the amplitude of the electromagnetic noise. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355158 | PREDICTING SEDIMENT AND SEDIMENTARY ROCK PROPERTIES - Systems and methods are disclosed to analyze sediment and sedimentary rock properties. Example systems and methods transform data representing physical particles and burial histories into a three-dimensional representation of solids and pores in sediments and sedimentary rocks by analyzing effects of deposition, grain rearrangement, compaction, and chemical reactions. Resulting output may include three-dimensional representations which may be the basis of physical objects or media for laboratory tests. In an example, output may provide a basis for evaluating present-day properties for areas where sample material is unavailable, reconstructing properties for times in the geologic past, and forecasting the effects of engineering and industrial activities on properties. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355159 | MEASURING APPARATUS, KIT, AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A handheld digital measuring device, method and kit therefore are provided. The device includes first and second elongated, substantially flat blade members having proximal and distal ends. At a proximal end thereof, the blade members are fixed to and extend from a housing. The first and second blade members are movable relative to one another in an opposing manner to provide a defined and measurable distance between the distal ends of the first second blade members. Optionally, the device may have a photosensor for sensing a dimension of the distance between the distal ends of the blade members and a microcomputer responsive to photosensor signals for transmitting the distance to a display device. The device may also comprise a spring-loaded pneumatic mechanism for urging the blade members apart. The device is preferably handheld and includes buttons or a keypad for controlling operation thereof. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355160 | CONCRETE MIXTURE MEASUREMENT SENSOR, SYSTEM AND METHOD - A sensor measures slump and rheological characteristics of the concrete and is connected to a system that adjusts the slump by monitoring the sensor within the interior surface of a concrete mixer and controlling liquid additions. Data is analyzed by a computer processing unit to determine the slump and rheological characteristics of the concrete, liquid required to meet the slump requirements. The measurement done by the sensor is more accurate then the existing methods because it brings into consideration the effect of the helix inside the mixer on the movement of the concrete mixture inside the mixer. Furthermore, this method also allows the operation of the sensor in “real” life situations where the rotation speed of the mixer can't be maintained at a fixed value. The fact that the sensor rotates with the drum and that the concrete mixture is pushed to the bottom of the mixing drum guaranties that all the concrete is “sampled” by comparing results collected from each revolution of the mixing drum. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355161 | Breath Detection Device, Mobile Terminal and Time Display Device - A breath detection device includes a breath-blowing unit in which breath is blown; a deflection amount sensor that detects pressure of the breath-blowing unit; a temperature sensor that detects a physical amount (temperature) different from the pressure of the breath-blowing unit; a storage unit that stores a determination reference which is a reference to determine whether or not breath is blown into the breath-blowing unit; and a determination unit that compares a detection result which is detected by the deflection amount sensor and the temperature sensor with the determination reference, and determines whether or not breath is blown into the breath-blowing unit. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355162 | BREATH ALCOHOL IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE AND SYSTEM - The system for use with a breath tester includes a computing facility. In a learning mode, the facility is adapted to: receive the weight of a user; receive the details of each drink consumed by a user and the time of consumption of said each drink; receive measurements of breath alcohol content produced by the breath tester; and calculate the elimination rate of the user. In a predictive mode, the facility is adapted to: receive the details of each drink consumed by a user, and the time of consumption of said each drink; and calculate the expected breath alcohol content of the user based on the weight of the user, the calculated elimination rate of the user and said details of each drink consumed by the user and said time of consumption of said each drink. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355163 | T-TYPE CALCIUM CHANNEL INHIBITORS FOR TREATMENT OF CANCER - Presented herein are compounds that inhibit T-type Ca | 2015-12-10 |
20150355164 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE SENSITIVITY OF AN INDIVIDUAL TO LOW DOSE IONIZING RADIATION - The present invention relates to the innovation that ECFCs are a predictor of the likely result to the exposure of a patient to low dose ionizing radiation by comparing the results of exposure of cells to individuals already exposed to ECFCs. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355165 | Microfluidic grid-based design for high throughput assays - Microfluidic chips have been developed to perform a range of high-throughput biochemical and cell-based assays over recent years. We have formulated an innovative design for a microfluidic chip that resembles a microtiter plate by placing the test chambers (each test chamber contains cells) and top-loading drug inlets (one per test chamber) in a grid according to the ANSI/SBS standards, yet offers the miniaturization and fluid handling advantages of microfluidics. This ensures that our chip design is compatible with fluid handling and imaging equipment already in use for drug screening. We have determined a range of topologies that allow placement of various elements of this microfluidic network within the grid alignment constraints. We also developed a resistance equalization methodology to reduce variability across assays run in different chambers of the microfluidic chip. Additionally, it offers orders of magnitude miniaturization over multiwell plates, and potentially more reliable fluid handling. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355166 | Modulators of the Interaction of Astrin and Raptor, and Uses Thereof in Cancer Therapy - The present invention relates to modulators of the interaction of astrin and raptor, and their uses in the treatment of mTOR related diseases, such as cancer. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355167 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TESTING MULTI-FUNCTION AND DRUG RESPONSE OF CENTRIFUGAL MICROFLUIDIC-BASED PLATELETS - The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for testing a multi-function and a drug response of platelet based on a centrifugal microfluidics. The testing apparatus according to the present invention may include: a rotatable disk; a sample chamber arranged at the center of the disk such that a blood sample is accommodated therein; stirring chambers respectively connected to the sample chamber in multiple radial directions so as to introduce a shear flow in the blood sample; microchannels connected to the stirring chambers such that adhesion and cohesion of platelets occur during the | 2015-12-10 |
20150355168 | FLUORESCENT CELL CYCLE PROBE HAVING M-PHASE SPECIFICITY - The present invention is directed to a novel family of fluorophores based on the BODIPY scaffold, and methods for their synthesis. The BODIPY-based fluorophores disclosed herein are used for the selective visualization of cells that exist in the M-phase of the cell cycle. The present invention further relates to methods for the image-based monitoring of mitotic progression in live cells. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355169 | MODULAR POINT-OF-CARE DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides devices and systems for use at the point of care. The methods devices of the invention are directed toward automatic detection of analytes in a bodily fluid. The components of the device are modular to allow for flexibility and robustness of use with the disclosed methods for a variety of medical applications. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355170 | COMPOSITIONS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS THAT DETECT AND/OR REMOVE CROSS-REACTIVE ANTIBODIES FROM A BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE - The present invention generally relates to compositions, systems and methods that detect and/or remove cross-reactive antibodies from a biological sample. In many cases, the cross-reactive antibodies are human anti-animal antibodies. In certain cases, the cross-reactive antibodies are human anti-mouse antibodies. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355171 | INDOXYL SULFATE MEASUREMENT METHOD - An object of the present invention is to provide a competitive EIA method capable of quantitatively measuring indoxyl sulfate in blood. The problem described above can be solved by an indoxyl sulfate measurement method based on a competitive method comprising: (1) a step in which albumin in a specimen is pretreated; (2) a specimen-antibody reaction step in which the pretreated specimen and anti-indoxyl sulfate antibodies are brought into contact with each other in the substantial absence of exogenous mammalian albumin; (3) an immobilized IS-antibody reaction step in which the specimen-antibody reaction solution is brought into contact, in the substantial absence of exogenous mammalian albumin, with an immobilized insoluble support in which indoxyl sulfate is immobilized and then blocked with a buffer solution containing substantially no mammalian albumin; and (4) a step in which anti-indoxyl sulfate antibodies which have bonded to the immobilized insoluble support are detected. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355172 | ADP-RIBOSE DETECTION REAGENTS - The present disclosure described fusion proteins between ADP-ribose binding domains and antibody Fc domains. This new class of reagents has considerable value as detection agents in assays designed at examining the biology of ADP-ribose. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355173 | HIGH-THROUGHPUT METHODOLOGY FOR IDENTIFYING RNA-PROTEIN INTERACTIONS TRANSCRIPTOME-WIDE - Methods of identifying RNA-protein interaction sites are provided. Systems for identifying RNA-protein interaction sites are provided. Systems for identifying secondary structures are provided. Methods of identifying secondary structures are provided. Methods of identifying RNA-binding proteins are provided. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355174 | METHOD FOR CAPTURING, METHOD FOR DETECTING AND KIT FOR CAPTURING A MOLECULE IN A SAMPLE - A method for capturing a molecule in a sample, comprising mixing the sample with magnetic particles. Each of the particles being coupled with an element capable of binding selectively to the molecule for capture, so as to form at least one complex comprising a magnetic particle. The element and the molecule bound to the element, immobilizing the at least one complex on a support comprising ordered magnetic field microsources. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355175 | TEST SUBSTANCE MEASUREMENT KIT AND TEST SUBSTANCE MEASUREMENT METHOD - To provide a test substance measurement method and a test substance measurement kit adapted to improve the accuracy of the measurement of a test substance. A test substance measurement kit includes: fluorescent particles which are modified with a first binding substance having specific bindability to a test substance; non-fluorescent particles which are modified with a second binding substance having no specific bindability to the test substance; and a substrate on which a first metal film to which a third binding substance having specific bindability to the test substance is fixed, and a second metal film to which a fourth binding substance having no bindability to the test substance, but having bindability to the first binding substance is fixed, and which has a smaller thickness than the first metal film are formed. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355176 | IMMUNOASSAY METHOD LESS AFFECTED BY IMPURITIES - An object of the present invention is to provide a method of measuring the amount of a compound containing a sugar chain in a biological sample by a sandwich immunoassay method using a labeled lectin, which method is suitable for reduction of noise originating from impurities and determination of the exact amount of a target compound. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355177 | DIAGNOSIS OF A NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE - The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing a disease, comprising the step detecting in a sample an autoantibody binding to the alpha 3 subunit of the human neuronal Na(+)/K(+) ATPase, an isolated and/or recombinant polypeptide comprising the alpha 3 subunit of the human neuronal Na(+)/K(+) ATPase, a use of a membrane-associated human Na(+)/K(+) ATPase or a variant thereof for the diagnosis of a disease, an isolated and/or recombinant polypeptide comprising the alpha 3 subunit of the human neuronal Na(+)/K(+) ATPase or a variant thereof, for use in the treatment of a disease, an autoantibody binding to said polypeptide and a method for isolating such autoantibody, a pharmaceutical composition, medical or diagnostic device or test kit comprising the polypeptide. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355178 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING BIOMARKER ASSAY - The present disclosure pertains to detection of biomarkers in a sample. More particularly, the disclosure relates to methods for treating the sample to liberate certain analytes prior to the assay. Composition for disrupting the HIV virus and antibody-antigen complex to release p24 antigen is also disclosed. The disclosed methods and compositions are compatible with existing HIV antigen/antibody combination assays and improve the sensitivity of such assays. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355179 | CDKACT BIOSENSORS-FLUORESCENT POLYPEPTIDE TO PROBE THE ACTIVITY OF CDK/CYCLIN KINASES IN VITRO, IN CELLULO AND IN VIVO - This invention relates to compounds comprising a polypeptide and a fluorophore, wherein the polypeptide is capable of being phosphorylated by a Cyclin-Dependent Kinase (CDK) and/or a Cyclin-CDK complex on a specific site and wherein the fluorescence of said fluorophore changes upon phosphorylation of said specific site of said polypeptide. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds or of compositions comprising such compounds for medical imaging. The invention furthermore relates to methods for determining if at least one CDK and/or Cyclin-CDK complex is active, for determining changes in at least one CDK and/or Cyclin-CDK complex activity, for the in vitro diagnosis of Cyclin-dependent kinase hyperactivation in a subject. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355180 | Differential Expression of Novel Protein Markers for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis - A method is described for diagnosing eosinophilic esophagitis by studying the levels of expression of novel markers, including ALOX15 or metabolites thereof, TNFAIP6, FLG, SLURP1, or CRISP3. Also described are methods for treating eosinophilic esophagitis. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355181 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR HUMAN EPIDIDYMIS PROTEIN-4 (HE4) - The present invention relates to methods, compositions, and diagnostic tests for treating and diagnosing a subject with organ fibrosis or a risk of developing organ fibrosis. The present invention also relates to methods and compositions for treating a subject with a proliferative disease. In particular, the methods and compositions include treatment of organ fibrosis or a proliferative disease using an inhibitor of human epididymis protein-4 (HE4). | 2015-12-10 |
20150355182 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EXTENDING DYNAMIC RANGE IN ASSAYS FOR THE DETECTION OF MOLECULES OR PARTICLES - Described herein are systems and methods for extending the dynamic range of assay methods and systems used for determining the concentration of analyte molecules or particles in a fluid sample. In some embodiments, a method comprises spatially segregating a plurality of analyte molecules in a fluid sample into a plurality of locations. At least a portion of the locations may be addressed to determine the percentage of said locations containing at least one analyte molecule. Based at least in part on the percentage, a measure of the concentration of analyte molecules in the fluid sample may be determined using an analog, intensity-based detection/analysis method/system and/or a digital detection/analysis method/system. In some cases, the assay may comprise the use of a plurality of capture objects. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355183 | NEOEPITOPE DETECTION OF DISEASE USING PROTEIN ARRAYS - A biosensor for use in detecting the presence of diseases, the biosensor comprising a detector for detecting a presence of at least one marker indicative of a specific disease. A method of determining efficacy of a pharmaceutical for treating a disease or staging disease by administering a pharmaceutical to a sample containing markers for a disease, detecting the amount of at least one marker of the disease in the sample, and analyzing the amount of the marker in the sample, whereby the amount of marker correlates to pharmaceutical efficacy or disease stage. Markers for gynecological disease. An immuno-imaging agent comprising labeled antibodies, whereby the labeled antibodies are isolated and reactive to proteins overexpressed in vivo. Informatics software for analyzing the arrays, the software including analyzing means for analyzing the arrays. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355184 | ANTIBODIES THAT BIND TO HUMAN PROGRAMMED DEATH LIGAND 1 (PD-L1) - The present disclosure provides isolated antibodies that specifically bind to human PD-L1, as well as antigen binding fragments of such antibodies, and kits comprising the anti-PD-L1 antibodies or binding fragments and a set of reagents for detecting a complex of the antibody, or antigen binding fragment thereof, bound to human PD-L1. The antibodies and antigen binding fragments of this disclosure are useful for immunohistochemical detection of human PD-L1 expression in tissue samples. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the antibodies and antigen binding fragments of this disclosure, as well as expression vectors and host cells for expression thereof, are also provided. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355185 | USING GALECTIN-BINDING CARBOHYDRATES AS PREDICTORS OF MELANOMA PROGRESSION AND METASTASIS - Disclosed herein are assays and methods to determine tumor malignancy, for example, in melanoma or ovarian carcinoma, by determining the expression level of Gal-1 ligands. Also provided are methods to assess the metastatic potential of a tumor. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355186 | Labeling Reagents and Methods of Their Use - The present disclosure is directed to a reactive ester agent capable of conjugating a reporter molecule to a carrier molecule or solid support. The reactive ester agent has the general formula: | 2015-12-10 |
20150355187 | MIXED PAYLOAD CONTAINING POLYMERS AND USE THEREOF - The invention provides methods for delivery of payloads to targets in samples using mixed payload polymers. The invention further provides reagents and kits for practicing the methods of the invention. The invention also provides methods for preparation of reagents for use in the methods of the invention. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355188 | BIOMARKERS OF PRETERM BIRTH - The present disclosure relates to biomarkers of preterm birth, biomarkers of term birth, and methods of use thereof. In particular, the present disclosure provides methods of determining whether a pregnant woman is at an increased risk for premature delivery. The present disclosure further provides methods for decreasing a pregnant woman's risk for premature delivery. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355189 | QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF TRANSGENIC PROTEIN 5-ENOLPYRUVYLSHIKIMATE-3-PHOSPHATE SYNTHASE - The invention relates to methods for quantitative multiplex analysis of complex protein samples from plants using mass spectroscopy. In some embodiments, the disclosure concerns methods for maintaining a transgenic plant variety, for example by analyzing generations of a transgenic plant variety for selective and sensitive quantitation of multiplexed transgenic proteins. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355190 | Compositions and Methods of Analysis - The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for performing analysis on a sample. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355191 | Cell-Based Assay for Neutralizing Antibodies - The present disclosure relates to a method for detecting the presence of PDGF neutralizing antibodies in a serum sample, comprising contacting a population of cells with i) a serum sample, and ii) PDGF, wherein the cells comprise a PDGF receptor; and detecting an amount of a biomarker in the population of cells, wherein the biomarker indicates binding of the PDGF with the PDGF receptor. The present disclosure also relates to a method of determining the presence of PDGF neutralizing antibodies in a subject who has received or is currently receiving a treatment comprising PDGF. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355192 | A NOVEL AFFINITY PEPTIDE LIBRARY OF IGG CONSTRUCTED BASED ON PROTEIN A AFFINITY MODEL AND THE APPLICATION OF THE DESIGN METHOD THEREOF - An affinity ligand peptide library of IgG constructed on the basis of Protein A affinity model and the application of a design method thereof According to the Molecular Mechanics—Poisson-Boltzmann surface area (MM/PBSA) method and on the basis of the known human IgG-Protein A complex structure, the hot spots of Protein A that have high affinity for human IgG are obtained analytically, and a Protein A simplified affinity model is built thereof. An affinity peptide library of IgG is constructed including heptapeptide and octapeptide structural modes. On the basis of the peptide structural modes, the types of inserted amino acids that ‘X’ residues represent are further identified using amino acid location method. Then, molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation methods are used to screen the candidate peptides successively. Finally, the affinity peptide ligands that can effectively purify IgG are identified using affinity chromatography. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355193 | METHODS OF VALIDATING CANDIDATE COMPOUNDS FOR USE IN TREATING COPD AND OTHER DISEASES - The present invention relates to methods of diagnosing, monitoring, and treating elastin fiber injuries. In additional preferred embodiments, the present invention relates to methods of validating candidate compounds for use in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, emphysema, refractory asthma, and other related diseases. Examples of such methods include determining if the candidate compound decreases the degradation of elastic fiber in a patient administered the candidate compound by measuring, using mass spectrometry employing an internal standard, a marker of elastic fiber degradation in a sample of a body fluid or a tissue of the patient. The invention provides that a decrease in the presence of the marker compared to a control validates that the candidate compound is effective to treat, prevent, or ameliorate the disease. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355194 | MARKERS FOR LIPID METABOLISM - Disclosed herein is a method for treating obesity in a subject in need thereof. Also disclosed herein is a method for protecting a subject in need thereof from obesity. Further disclosed herein is a method for monitoring an efficacy of a treatment for obesity in a subject. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355195 | METHODS FOR PREDICTING AND MONITORING MUCOSAL HEALING - The present invention provides methods for predicting the likelihood of mucosal healing in an individual with a disease such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In addition, the present invention provides methods for monitoring the progression of mucosal healing in an individual with a disease such as IBD. Information on mucosal healing status derived from the use of the present invention can also aid in optimizing therapy and/or monitoring the therapeutic efficiency of an anti-TNFα inhibitor drug. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355196 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF RENAL INJURY AND RENAL FAILURE - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for monitoring, diagnosis, prognosis, and determination of treatment regimens in subjects suffering from or suspected of having a renal injury. In particular, the invention relates to using a measured urine concentration of one or more of TIMP2 and IGFBP7 in combination with one or more of a measured serum creatinine and a measured urine output, which results are correlated to the renal status of the subject, and can be used for diagnosis, prognosis, risk stratification, staging, monitoring, categorizing and determination of further diagnosis and treatment regimens in subjects suffering or at risk of suffering from an injury to renal function, reduced renal function, and/or acute renal failure. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355197 | BIOMARKERS FOR DIAGNOSING LIVER DISEASE - The present invention provides biomarkers and a method for diagnosing a liver disease in a subject such as steatosis, inflammatory liver disease, NASH, and NAFLD. The invention also relates to tools for carrying out the aforementioned methods, such as diagnostic devices. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355198 | Use of CD5 Antigen-Like as a Biomarker for Diabetic Nephropathy - Biomarkers for pre-Diabetes, Diabetes and/or a Diabetes related conditions, and methods of their use, including the biomarkers in Tables 1 and 2 such as peroxiredoxin-2, complement C1q subcomponent subunit B, sulfhydryl oxidase 1 and apolipoprotein A-IV. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355199 | AGENTS, KITS AND METHODS FOR COMPLEMENT FACTOR H-RELATED PROTEIN 1 DETECTION - The present invention relates to an assay for specific detection of complement factor H-related protein 1 (CFHR1) in a sample from a subject, as well as kits and agents related thereto. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355200 | Method for Selecting Agents that Bind to Transmembrane Receptors in a Conformationally-Selective Manner - Provided herein are several methods for selecting agents that bind to transmembrane receptors in a conformationally-selective way. In some embodiments, the method may comprise producing: a transmembrane receptor in an active conformation; and said transmembrane receptor in an inactive conformation and using cell sorting to select, from a population of cells comprising a library of cell surface-tethered extracellular capture agents, cells that are specifically bound to either the transmembrane receptor in its active conformation or the transmembrane receptor in its inactive conformation, but not both. In other embodiments, the method may comprise: contacting a GPCR with a population of cells that comprise a library of surface-tethered extracellular proteins; labeling the cell population with a conformationally-specific binding agent, e.g., a G-protein or mimetic thereof; and using cell sorting to select from the cell population cells that bind to the agent. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355201 | FOLATE DERIVATIVES, USEFUL IN PARTICULAR IN THE CONTEXT OF THE FOLATE ASSAY - Use of a folate derivative to assay in vitro the folate in a sample such as a biological sample. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355202 | VITAMIN D MEASUREMENT METHOD AND MEASUREMENT KIT - The present invention provides a method of measuring a vitamin D. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355203 | USE OF LYMPHOCYTE ACTIVATION GENE 3 (LAG-3) EXPRESSION PROFILING AS A BIOMARKER FOR ASSESSING INFLAMMASOMES, CHRONIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASES AND DYSFUNCTIONAL HDL - A method for determining whether a subject has or is predisposed to abnormal expression of inflammasomes and/or to dysfunctional HDL suitable for use in diagnosing atherosclerosis, chronic inflammatory disease, Incident Cardiovascular Disease (ICD) and other pathologies characterized by an inflammatory response. Specifically, a protein assay that measures LAG-3 can be used as a diagnostic predictor of pathologies such as infection, inflammation, chronic inflammatory disease, and coronary artery disease. The diagnostic is combined with the therapeutic use of a remediating drug for treatment. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355204 | MARKER FOR DEPRESSION, ASSAY METHOD, METHOD FOR DETERMINING DEPRESSION, SCREENING METHOD FOR ANTIDEPRESSANTS, AND KIT - Disclosed herein are a method and a kit using a novel marker associated with depression. The marker for depression includes one or more selected from a noradrenaline transporter and a dopamine transporter. The method for determining depression includes a step of examining an expression level of the marker for depression in a blood sample collected from a subject. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355205 | AUTOMATED SYSTEMS FOR REMOVING TISSUE SAMPLES FROM SEEDS, AND RELATED METHODS - A seed sampling system is provided having an automated seed loading assembly including a seed bin and being operable to singulate seeds from a plurality of seeds within the seed bin. The system also includes an automated seed sampling assembly operable to remove tissue samples from the singulated seeds, and an automated seed transport assembly operable to transfer the singulated seeds from the seed loading assembly to the seed sampling assembly. The seed transport assembly includes multiple retention members. Each of the retention members is movable relative to the seed loading assembly and to the seed sampling assembly. The seed transport assembly is operable to position one of the multiple retention members adjacent to the seed loading assembly for engaging one of the singulated seeds, while positioning another of the retention members adjacent to the seed sampling assembly for presenting another of the singulated seeds to the seed sampling assembly. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355206 | HANDLING OF SAMPLE TUBES COMPRISING GEOMETRIC TUBE DATA - A method for handling a sample tube containing a biological sample is presented. A tube label can be attached to the sample tube. The tube label can carry tube data. The tube data can comprise at least geometric tube data descriptive of at least one geometric property of the sample tube. At least the geometric tube data can be read from the tube label by a reader device. At least the geometric tube data from the reader device can be transmitted to a processing device. The processing device for handling the sample tube can be controlled in accordance with the at least one geometric property described by the read geometric data. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355207 | TEST MENU EXPANSION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An automation system for use with an in vitro diagnostics environment includes a track and a plurality of carriers configured to move along the track and hold one or more of a plurality of samples and one or more of a plurality of reagents having reagent types. The system also includes one or more testing stations, one or more local reagent storage areas located at or proximate to the one or more testing stations and one or more central reagent storage areas. The system further includes a control system configured to direct the one or more reagents from the one or more local reagent storage areas to the one or more testing stations based on received reagent information and direct the one or more reagents from the one or more central reagent storage areas to the one or more testing stations based on the received reagent information. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355208 | AUTOMATION TUBE POSITIONING METHODOLOGY - Methods and systems allow characterization of sample vessels and carriers in an automation system to determine any physical deviation from nominal positions. In response, an offset can be calculated and applied when positioning a carrier relative to a station, such as a testing or processing stations (or vice-versa). This may allow for precise operation of an instrument with a sample vessel on an automation track, while compensating for deviation in manufacturing and other tolerances. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355209 | Automated Analyzer - An operator who operates an automatic analyzer can easily recognize a timing of adding a reagent to a specimen. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355210 | AUTOMATED BIOCHEMICAL ANALYZER AND REAGENT CONTAINER - According to one embodiment, an automated biochemical analyzer is configured to dispense a first reagent, a second reagent, and a sample into a reaction cell to measure a compound liquid of them. The automated biochemical analyzer includes a first reagent container, a second reagent container, a reagent rack, and a driver. The first reagent container and the second reagent container each include a support and retain the first reagent and the second reagent, respectively. The supports are configured to be connectable to and disconnectable from each other. The reagent rack holds the first reagent container and the second reagent container and allows the first reagent container and the second reagent container to be disconnected for analysis. The driver moves the first reagent container and/or the second reagent container such that the supports are connected to each other upon extraction of the first reagent container and the second reagent container. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355211 | MULTIPLE PAYLOAD TYPE CARRIER - An automation system for use with in vitro diagnostics includes a track configured to provide one or more paths and a plurality of payload carriers having payload carrier types. One or more of the plurality of payload carrier types has a different pay-load carrier dimension in a direction of travel than another payload carrier type. The system includes a plurality of carriers configured to move along the track in the direction of travel. Each of the plurality of carriers has a substantially identical carrier dimension in the direction of travel and configured to hold any one of the plurality of payload carrier types. The system includes a controller configured to navigate the plurality of carriers along the track based on at least one of: (i) the substantially identical carrier dimension in the direction of travel; and (ii) one or more of the different payload carrier dimensions in the direction of travel. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355212 | PIPETTING APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR AN AUTOMATIC ANALYSIS DEVICE - The invention relates to a pipetting apparatus for an automatic analysis device, which is particularly stable and allows simple and error-proof replacement of the pipetting apparatus and, therefore, particularly reliable operation of the analysis device. To this end, an essentially frustoconical fastening body is arranged around an axial region of the needle body. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355213 | WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND WIRE HARNESS - A wheel speed sensor capable of preventing moisture from infiltrating the inside and a wire harness that is connected to the wheel speed sensor, which has a configuration in which a waterproofing member mounted on electric wires that are connected to a Hall IC and a covering member that covers the waterproofing member are embedded in an outer jacket portion. The covering member is formed of a material easily fused to the outer jacket portion. A groove is formed in the outer circumferential face of the waterproofing member, a protrusion is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the covering member, and the waterproofing member is prevented from moving in the axial direction by engaging the groove and the protrusion. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355214 | System and Method for Isolating Inertial and Non Inertial Velocities in the Ocean - System and method for partitioning a time series of velocity fields into inertial and non-inertial components to account for the variation of the inertial period over the range of latitudes within the field and to maintain the fidelity of non-inertial variability over both shorter and longer time scales. The system and method can facilitate flow interpretations and drift predictions by separating the less-reliable inertial components from the more-reliable non-inertial background. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355215 | APPROACH TO ASSESS AVAILABLE WIND RESOURCE DISTRIBUTION BASED ON INTERPOLATION METHOD - An approach to assess available wind resource distribution based on interpolation method includes following steps. A correlation coefficient is obtained between each two of a number of anemometer towers, and a number of first groups are formed by grouping the anemometer towers for the first time with the shortest distance clustering method. A number of second groups are obtained by grouping the plurality of anemometer towers in each of the first groups for the second time, wherein anemometer towers are grouped with absolute value of differences of mean wind velocity between each two of the anemometer towers. A number of values of wind velocity and wind direction at an target point are obtained through at least two anemometer towers in one of the second groups by the inverse distance weighting method, wherein the at least two anemometer towers are nearest to the target point. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355216 | VIBRATION-SENSING FIELD UNIT - A vibration-sensing field unit includes a base with at least one accelerometer, and a body mounted to the base. The base is composed essentially of a first material, while the body is composed essentially of a second material that is more flexible than the first material to reduce a vibration at the accelerometer caused by a mass supported by the body. In another embodiment, a vibration-sensing field unit includes at least one accelerometer and at least one ultrasonic transducer. | 2015-12-10 |
20150355217 | MICROMECHANICAL ACCELERATION SENSOR - A micromechanical acceleration sensor is provided, including
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