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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120131507 | PATIENT INFORMATION TIMELINE VIEWER An example patient information viewer timeline includes a timeline arranged to provide a longitudinal visualization of a patient's record. The timeline provides visual indicators of clusters of patient encounters. The timeline expands to provide further detail on a pati... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120131498 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR APPLYING SERIES LEVEL OPERATIONS AND COMPARING IMAGES USING A THUMBNAIL NAVIGATOR An example image layout and display navigator system includes a navigator that includes a miniature layout representation corresponding to the layout of images on the display. The navigator is to appear on the display based on user action with respect to displayed conte... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120131436 | AUTOMATED REPORT GENERATION WITH LINKS An example method for image review and reporting includes providing access to a report including one or more entries associated with image content. The method includes facilitating user selection of an entry in the report. The method includes displaying one or more imag... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120131233 | METHOD FOR ASSIGNING DEVICE ADDRESSES TO SENSORS IN A PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, A PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, AND A CONNECTOR ELEMENT FOR A PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEM A method for assigning addresses to a plurality of physiological sensor units is disclosed. A physiological measurement system and a connector element for a physiological measurement system are also disclosed. To enable identification of identical sensor units in a meas... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120131100 | DATA COLLECTION FROM UTILITY METERS OVER ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE Communicating data via an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). An infrastructure is disclosed that includes: a plurality of communication modules incorporated into a plurality of associated utility meters; a data aggregator configured for communicating with each of t... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120130767 | Methods and Systems Involving Power System Grid Management A distribution control center includes a processor operative to receive damaged asset data, the damaged asset data including an identification and assessment of at least one damaged asset of a power grid, process the damaged asset data to associate a repair time with th... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120130741 | INTEGRATED PATIENT INFORMATION VIEWER INTERFACE An example an integrated patient information viewer includes a header portion to be arranged to convey identification information for a patient to a user at a glance; a timeline arranged to provide a longitudinal visualization of a patient's record; a user viewspace to ... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120130730 | MULTI-DEPARTMENT HEALTHCARE REAL-TIME DASHBOARD An example operation metrics collection and processing system is to mine a data set including patient and exam workflow data from information source(s) according to an operational metric for a workflow of interest. The method includes mining a data set for information r... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120130729 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVALUATION OF EXAM RECORD UPDATES AND RELEVANCE An example method includes receiving an update message regarding a first exam record; updating the first exam record based on the message; matching one or more additional exam records to the first exam record based on one or more predefined exam attributes; selecting on... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120130688 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYBRID RISK MODELING OF TURBOMACHINERY Systems and methods are disclosed herein for enhancing turbomachine operations. Such systems and methods include a hybrid risk model. The hybrid risk model includes a physics-based sub model and a statistical sub model. The physics-based sub model is configured to model... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120130568 | DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR A RAIL VEHICLE CONSIST AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING DATA WITH A RAIL VEHICLE CONSIST A data communication system for a rail vehicle consist includes a data reading device and a processing module. The data reading device is disposed on the consist and is configured to interrogate and read data from a tangible and non-transitory medium that is spaced apar... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120130562 | DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR A RAIL VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING DATA WITH A RAIL VEHICLE A data communication system for a rail vehicle includes a data reading device and a processing module. The data reading device is disposed on the rail vehicle and is configured to at least one of electromagnetically interrogate or optically read identification data that... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120130553 | SAFETY INSTRUMENTED SYSTEM (SIS) FOR A TURBINE SYSTEM A retrofit kit for a turbine system is provided that includes a safety instrumented system (SIS) controller having a first plurality of functions and the SIS controller is configured to be coupled to a turbine-generator controller, wherein the SIS controller permits a s... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120130200 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED INFANT ASSESSMENT A system for automatically assessing an infant includes a computer. The computer is configured to assess an infant's appearance and generate an appearance score based on the appearance assessment, assess the infant's pulse and generate a pulse score based on the pulse a... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120129000 | VANADIUM RESISTANT COATING SYSTEM A vanadium resistant coating system resistant to high temperature vanadium attack. The system comprises a high temperature superalloy substrate. A bond coat overlies the superalloy substrate. The bond coat may be applied in multiple layers. A ceramic coating overlies th... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120128928 | APERTURE REINFORCEMENT STRUCTURE Aspects of the invention provide for an aperture reinforcement structure. In one embodiment, a composite laminate is disclosed, including: a first sheet of material having a first aperture therein; a second sheet of material having a second aperture therein correspondin... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120128474 | FLOW PATH FOR STEAM TURBINE OUTER CASING AND FLOW BARRIER APPARATUS A steam turbine may include a turbine section including a rotor. An inner casing is provided about the turbine, the inner casing including an upstream end, a downstream end and an inner casing exhaust port positioned at the downstream end allowing exhaust steam to exit ... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120128472 | TURBOMACHINE NOZZLE SEGMENT HAVING AN INTEGRATED DIAPHRAGM A turbomachine nozzle segment includes a vane having a first end extending to a second end through an airfoil portion. An outer member is positioned at the first end of the vane. The outer member includes a mounting element configured and disposed to secure the turbomac... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120128465 | SELF-ALIGNING FLOW SPLITTER FOR STEAM TURBINE A steam turbine diaphragm stage having a self-aligning flow splitter is disclosed. In one embodiment, a steam turbine flow splitter body is disclosed, the steam turbine flow splitter body having a central portion and two end portions, and including: a flow divider proxi... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120128264 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF OPTICAL IMAGING FOR TARGET DETECTION IN A SCATTERING MEDIUM A method for enhancing contrast in fluorescence imaging is provided. The method comprises providing a patterned illumination source for illuminating one or more regions corresponding to a scan step, scanning at least a portion of a surface of a subject using a plurality... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120128130 | PORTABLE X-RAY MACHINE WITH DRIVE WHEEL SUSPENSION In one embodiment, a portable X-ray imaging system is provided with a base unit and at least one front wheel on which the base unit is mounted. The base unit is also mounted on a pair of rear wheels. The imaging system is provided with a suspension system coupled to the... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120128125 | REGION OF INTEREST DETERMINATION FOR X-RAY IMAGING A radiography system allow for user determination of a region of interest on a subject prior to X-ray exposure. The region of interest is defined by user interaction with an image, a pointer system, or the like. The region of interest is then translated to the imaging c... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120128116 | DOSE LEVEL INDICATION Providing an operator with information concerning radiation dose associated with an imaging operation is disclosed. In certain embodiments, the dose information may be provided in conjunction with indicators related to reference dose levels to facilitate evaluation of t... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120127843 | SERVOING SYSTEM FOR MASTER WITH PARALLEL TRACKS IN A HOLOGRAPHIC REPLICATION SYSTEM Techniques are provided for controlling the reading of optical data from a master disk in a holographic replication system. Imperfections in the master disk or movement of the disk during a recording process may cause source beams to deviate from target data tracks. In ... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120126991 | Device and Method of Determining Safety in a Battery Pack A battery pack includes at least one battery cell that expands and contracts in relation to the chemical conditions of the battery cell. A substrate is configured to contact the at least one battery cell. A sensor is attached to the substrate and the sensor produces a s... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120126787 | MAGNETIC SHIELD FOR CURRENT TRANSFORMER IN ELECTRONIC WATT-HOUR METER An electronic watt-hour meter; a current transformer operatively coupled to the electronic watt-hour meter; a first shield on a first side of the current transformer; and a second shield on a second side of the current transformer, wherein the second side is substantial... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120126751 | Device and Method of Battery Discharge A battery pack includes a plurality of cells. A discharge circuit is electrically connected to the plurality of cells. A computer processor is electrically connected to the discharge circuit and to an input device. The computer processor operates the discharge circuit t... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120126321 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME A substrate having semiconductor material and a surface that supports a gate electrode and defines a surface normal direction is provided. The substrate can include a drift region including a first dopant type. A well region can be disposed adjacent to the drift region ... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120125910 | VOLTAGE SWITCHING MICROSWITCH FOR HOT SURFACE IGNITER SYSTEM A voltage switching microswitch is provided for supplying power to a hot surface igniter in a gas burning system. The microswitch is configured to operate concurrently with manual operation of a gas control valve such that rotation of an operating stem of the gas contro... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120125863 | METHODS OF PREPARING NOVEL HALIDE ANION FREE QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SALT MONOMERS, POLYMERIZATION METHODS THEREFOR, AND METHODS OF USE OF THE RESULTING POLYMERS Methods are provided for making halide-free quaternary ammonium salt monomers. Polymers prepared from the monomers and methods of using the polymers to clarify raw, untreated water or wastewater are also disclosed.... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120125709 | VANE TYPE SILENCERS IN ELBOW FOR GAS TURBINE A silencer for a gas turbine includes a first duct portion; a second duct portion connected to the first duct portion, the first and second duct portions forming an elbow region at the connection; and a plurality of elbow shaped vanes provided in the elbow region. The p... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120125318 | FLEXIBLE COUPLING OF VALVE AND CONTROL FOR A GAS COOKING APPLIANCE A coupling for connection of a valve and a control element in a gas cooking appliance is provided. More particularly, the present invention provides a flexible coupling to connect between a control element manipulated by the user and a gas valve that regulates the flow ... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120125316 | VENTILATION SYSTEM FOR A RANGE HOOD WITH EXHAUST AND RECIRCULATION OPTIONS A ventilation system for a range hood of a kitchen area is provided. More particularly, a kitchen ventilation system is provided that has both exhaust and recirculation options that are provided by internally contained features for directing the flow of air. The system ... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120125131 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING A SENSOR A system for positioning a sensor through an inner barrier and an outer barrier includes a first collar configured for engagement with the inner or outer barriers, a collapsible coupling, and a sensor support connected to the collapsible coupling. The collapsible coupli... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120125054 | PNEUMATIC VARIABLE DAMPING DEVICE FOR WASHING MACHINES A pneumatic variable damping device for attenuating the motion of a wash tub in a washing machine is disclosed. The pneumatic variable damping device includes a pneumatic cylinder defining a first chamber and a second chamber. The pneumatic cylinder includes a piston sl... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120125035 | CONSUMER APPLIANCE DRAWER WITH IMPROVED ANTI-RACKING SYSTEM A consumer appliance, for example a refrigeration appliance, includes a compartment with a pull-out drawer. A slide member is configured on each opposite side of the compartment, with the drawer having a slide bracket mounted to each respective slide member for movement... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120125018 | ICE DISPENSER SYSTEM FOR A REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE, REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE, AND METHOD OF MAKING ICE An ice dispenser system for a refrigeration appliance includes an ice maker located within the refrigeration appliance for making ice cubes. The ice maker has an ice making state and a paused state. An ice bucket is located within the refrigeration appliance located so ... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120125004 | COMBUSTOR PREMIXER A combustor premixer is provided and includes a burner tube having a bell mouth-shaped opening, a plurality of tubular bodies telescopically disposed within the burner tube to deliver combustible materials to a premixing passage defined between the burner tube and an ou... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120125002 | RANKINE CYCLE INTEGRATED WITH ORGANIC RANKINE CYCLE AND ABSORPTION CHILLER CYCLE A power generation system is provided. The system comprises a first Rankine cycle-first working fluid circulation loop comprising a heater, an expander, a heat exchanger, a recuperator, a condenser, a pump, and a first working fluid; integrated with a) a second Rankine ... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120124832 | TURBINE COMPONENTS WITH COOLING FEATURES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME The present disclosure is directed to the use and manufacture of cooling features within a component used in a hot gas path, such as within a turbine. In one embodiment, channels are formed within an external surface of the component and filled with a removable material... | 05/24/2012 |
