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| 20120040190 | EPOXY/ACRYLATE HYBRID COATINGS FOR OPTHALMIC LENES An improved coating system for an ophthalmic lens that provides improved characteristics in the form of abrasion resistance, while also providing improved manufacturability and rapid curing as compared to prior art coating systems. The coating system is a composite coat... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120034568 | COMBUSTION AIR CONTROL Embodiments of the present disclosure include devices and methods for controlling combustion air. For example, in one embodiment, a method for controlling combustion air includes determining an amount of leaking air in a boiler, determining a constant that depends on a ... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120033096 | MOTION BLUR MODELING FOR IMAGE FORMATION The present disclosure includes motion blur modeling methods and systems for image formation. One motion blur modeling method for image formation includes obtaining image data utilized to form a particular image taken by a camera of a subject, obtaining velocity vector ... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120028587 | DUAL-FEED ANTENNA ARRAY WITH INTEGRAL COMPARISON CIRCUIT FOR PHASE AND AMPLITUDE CALIBRATION A two-element array antenna system includes a first antenna element and a second antenna element. A transmitting, receiving, and processing (TRP) system is coupled to the first and second antenna elements via, respectively, a single first transmission element and a sing... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20110274535 | TURBOCHARGER ASSEMBLY HAVING HEAT SHIELD-CENTERING ARRANGEMENTS A turbocharger for internal combustion engines, having a heat shield disposed between a turbine housing and center housing of the turbocharger for shielding the center housing from exhaust gases passing through the turbine. The heat shield in one embodiment is centered ... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110274343 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTION OF FEATURES FROM A 3-D POINT CLOUD A method of extracting a feature from a point cloud comprises receiving a three-dimensional (3-D) point cloud representing objects in a scene, the 3-D point cloud containing a plurality of data points; generating a plurality of hypothetical features based on data points... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20120016539 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ALTITUDE DETERMINATION A system includes a memory device, and a processor coupled to the memory device. The processor is configured to receive, in a first time interval, from a first component a signal indicating an altitude of the aircraft, from a second component a signal indicating a first... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20110317739 | SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSING DEVICE The present disclosure includes sensing device embodiments. One sensing device includes a heater layer, a resistance detector layer, constructed and arranged to indicate a temperature value based upon a correlation to a detected resistance value, an electrode layer, and... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110309770 | LED LAMP HEAD WITH VARIABLE BRIGHTNESS A lamp head is configured to be electrically coupled solely to a power-supply element and a return element. A power voltage carried by the power-supply element is regulated by a control element. The lamp includes at least one LED configured to emit light, and a first ci... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110295540 | Non-Contacting Temperature Profile Measurement of Rotating Rolls A high-resolution, non-contact sensor that measures the temperature of an elongated roll comprises an array of low-mass air temperature elements positioned adjacent the cylindrical surface. As the roll rotates a boundary layer of air is formed along the contour of the r... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110295511 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF AN AGENT An apparatus and method for detecting an agent utilizes a substrate, a waveguide on the substrate, a light source, a photo-detector, an optical coupler on the substrate, and a processor. The light source is configured to emit light into the waveguide. The photo-detector... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110257282 | TIRE SEALER AND INFLATER COMPOSITION Disclosed herein is a sealer and inflator composition, comprising: a concentrate; and a propellant/inflator comprising tetrafluoropropene. Also disclosed is a container comprising the sealer and inflator composition as well as a method for using the sealer and inflator ... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110252968 | Proactive Steam and Mist Removal System A proactive steam and mist removal apparatus is employed along a point of application of a rewet or steam shower system to remove excess steam and water droplets to prevent damage to machinery and products. The apparatus includes an internal chamber equipped with cooled... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110252694 | COMPOSITIONS FOR DRIP FUMIGATION Soil fumigation compositions are provided herein that include methyl iodide, at least one fluorocarbon or hydrofluorocarbon, at least one surfactant, and water. The fumigant can be produced by combining the water and surfactant with an initial mixture that is an azeotro... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110193009 | METHODS OF PREVENTING FROST FORMATION AND FACILITATING THE REMOVAL OF WINTER PRECIPITATION RELATIVE TO A WINDSHIELD AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USE THEREIN Disclosed herein is a winter precipitation barrier composition, comprising: a retaining agent, a solvent, and optionally, an auxiliary component, such as a rheology/viscosity modifier, surfactant, detergent, foaming/defoaming additive, humectant, dye, colorant, fragranc... | 08/11/2011 |
| 20110171918 | MEMS BASED MULTIBAND RECEIVER ARCHITECTURE A system to receive using MEMS elements is provided. The system includes means for receiving a broadband signal; means for selecting a superband of frequencies from the received broadband signal; means for selecting bands within the superband of frequencies, wherein the... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110148666 | USER INTERFACE PASSIVE HAPTIC FEEDBACK SYSTEM A user interface system includes a user interface and a plurality of torsion bars. The user interface is configured to rotate, from a null position, about two perpendicular rotational axes. The plurality of torsion bars are coupled to the user interface and include two ... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110062937 | Low Voltage Bandgap Voltage Reference Circuit A temperature compensated low voltage reference circuit can be realized with a reduced operating voltage overhead and reduced spatial requirements This is accomplished in several ways including integrating one or more bipolar junction transistors into a current differen... | 03/17/2011 |
| 20110059421 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED FEEDBACK AND DYNAMIC CORRECTION OF A WEAPON SYSTEM A method, apparatus, and system for adjusting a targeting solution of a weapon system are provided. The weapon system may fire a projectile at a target, where the projectile comprises a location device. The location device may be active or passive. A location notificati... | 03/10/2011 |
| 20110047115 | Expert System Integrated with Remote Performance Management The disclosure relates to troubleshooting process issues using an Expert System. Remote Performance Management (RPM) data based on Distributed Control System (DCS) information is transmitted to an Expert System and subsequently translated. The Expert System determines a... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110032699 | LIGHTING ASSEMBLY In an embodiment, a lighting assembly includes a first lighting module including a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and a plurality of optical elements. Each optical element is configured to refract light emitted by a corresponding one of the LEDs. The assembly... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110029162 | Systems and methods for selectively altering a ground proximity message Systems and methods for selectively altering a ground proximity warning message. In an embodiment, a ground proximity warning system for a flight vehicle includes a processor that is configured to generate a look-ahead envelope that defines a region extending outwardly ... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20110028639 | ROOM TEMPERATURE VULCANIZABLE POLYMERS A room-temperature vulanizable (RTV) polymeric composition comprising organosiloxane or polyurethane units having at least one terminal methyl isopropyl ketoximino or methyl propyl ketoximino moiety, as well as methods of making the same.... | 02/03/2011 |
| 20100326530 | PIEZOELECTRIC FLOW CONTROL VALVE A flow control valve includes an electrically controlled piezoelectric actuator, at least one pressure fitting and nozzle, and a nozzle orifice sealing mechanism coupled to the piezoelectric actuator. The piezoelectric actuator may be a piezo-ceramic actuator fixed alon... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100300286 | APPROACHES FOR REMOVING CO2, SO2 AND OTHER GASEOUS CONTAMINATES FROM GAS EMISSIONS Air scrubbers and approaches for removing CO2, SO2, and other gaseous contaminates from gas emissions. An approach for removing a gaseous contaminant from a gas emission may include providing a supply of an ionic liquid. The gaseous contaminant may... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100283660 | ANTI-MASK MOTION SENSOR A motion sensing method and apparatus includes a housing enclosing a microwave motion sensor including an antenna, and a security system. The antenna may be a patch antenna which includes microwave radiating elements for transmitting and receiving a microwave signal for... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100283611 | MOTION DETECTOR FOR DETECTING TAMPERING AND METHOD FOR DETECTING TAMPERING A motion detector and a method for detecting a tampering of the motion detector. The tampering can include a spraying or brushing of a lens of the motion detector. The motion detector comprises a lens, a single sensing section for detecting infrared signals within a pro... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100283607 | GLASS-BREAK SHOCK SENSOR WITH VALIDATION An intrusion detector and method for detecting both the breaking of a glass in a window or a door and motion within a protected area. The detector comprises a single sensing section for detecting mechanical impact in a form of an acoustic signal on the window or glass a... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100283418 | WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE MOTOR CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD Methods and systems are provided for controlling a discretely commutated, multi-phase DC electric motor or actuator is used. The methods and systems may be used for motor or actuator applications where accurate, high resolution torques may be need over a relatively wide... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100263634 | DUAL LEVEL PRESSURIZATION CONTROL BASED ON FUEL FLOW TO ONE OR MORE GAS TURBINE ENGINE SECONDARY FUEL LOADS A system and method provide dual level pressurization control of a fuel supply system based on whether fuel is being supplied to one or more secondary fuel loads. Fuel pump discharge backpressure is maintained above either a first minimum pressure value or a lower secon... | 10/21/2010 |
| 20100259439 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A REFERENCE SIGNAL FOR PHASE CALIBRATION OF A SYSTEM A two-element array antenna system includes a first antenna element and a second antenna element. The first and second antenna elements respectively include first and second frequency multipliers. A transmitting, receiving, and processing (TRP) system is coupled to the ... | 10/14/2010 |
| 20100255622 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AFFIXING A SILICON DEVICE TO A SUPPORT STRUCTURE Methods of affixing a device to a support structure are disclosed. In an embodiment, the device includes a face on which is disposed at least one electrical connector. The method includes forming a ribbon suspender having a width, a first connection portion, a second co... | 10/07/2010 |
| 20100241381 | CALIBRATION TO IMPROVE WEATHER RADAR POSITIONING DETERMINATION A method of calibrating antenna-position detection associated with a radar system, the radar system including a first gimbal and a first angle sensor configured to detect an angular position of the first gimbal, includes mounting a second angle sensor to the first gimba... | 09/23/2010 |
| 20100204919 | AUTOMATED LANDING ZONE SITE SURVEYING An imaging system includes a processor, a detection assembly configured to collect survey data characterizing a respective height and location of physical features of a geographic region, a receiver assembly configured to provide location data characterizing a geolocati... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100203718 | MITIGATION OF HIGH STRESS AREAS IN VERTICALLY OFFSET STRUCTURES Alternative methods of constructing a vertically offset structure are disclosed. An embodiment includes forming a flexible layer having first and second end portions, an intermediate portion coupling the first and second portions, and upper and lower surfaces. The dista... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100198876 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF EMBEDDING META-DATA IN A CAPTURED IMAGE Methods and apparatuses generate and render data embedded with associated meta-data in a human or machine recognizable format. The apparatus includes an obtaining device to acquire first data in a predetermined format and associated second data comprising information of... | 08/05/2010 |
| 20100163456 | SURFACE MODIFICATION OF INORGANIC METAL OXIDES FOR ENHANCED SULFUR SELECTIVITY IN TRANSPORTION FUELS Disclosed are fuel filters and processes for removing sulfur-containing compounds from a post refinery fuel system. The fuel filter comprises an adsorbent comprising a surface modified inorganic oxide, wherein the surface modified inorganic oxide comprises a surface mod... | 07/01/2010 |
| 20100145475 | BUILDING APPLIANCE CONTROLLER WITH SAFETY FEATURE A building appliance controller is disclosed that includes a safety feature. In one illustrative embodiment, the building appliance controller may include a controller and a safety element. In some cases, the controller may include a control panel configured to provide ... | 06/10/2010 |
| 20100142765 | IRIS RECOGNITION SYSTEM USING QUALITY METRICS A system for iris recognition using a set of quality metrics, which may include eye image validation, blur assessment, offset, gazing, obscuration, visibility, and the like. These metrics may be established as quantitative measures which can automatically assess the qua... | 06/10/2010 |
| 20100140364 | USER INTERFACE FOR BUILDING CONTROLLER A user interface for a building appliance controller that may include a control panel and one or more option cards. The user interface may allow a user or technician to program, modify, and/or view one or more parameters of the control panel and/or the one or more optio... | 06/10/2010 |
