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Method and apparatus for making a drink hop along a bar or counter
A method for generating a drink which appears to hop from a remote spot on the bar or counter and take one or more leaps, before landing in a patron's glass.
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| 20120130025 | CHARGED POLYMERS AND THEIR USES IN ELECTRONIC DEVICES The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods comprising charged polymers. The compositions can be used in a variety of applications, for example, in photovoltaic cells, field-effect transistors, and light emitting diodes. In some embodiments, the ... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120129726 | SUBCELLULAR IN VIVO TIME-LAPSE IMAGING AND SURGERY OF C. ELEGANS IN STANDARD MULTIWELL PLATES High-content time-lapse assays on whole animals require their repeated immobilization for high-resolution imaging and manipulation. Here, we present a simple, rapid, and minimally invasive method for repeatedly immobilizing and imaging Caenorhabditis elegans (... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120128958 | SILICA AEROGELS AND THEIR PREPARATION Silica aerogels with improved properties are disclosed together with methods for synthesizing such aerogels. The improved properties include lower thermal conductivity (better insulating capacity), lower acoustic velocity, lower dielectric constant and improved ductilit... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120128350 | BALANCED BYPASS CIRCULATORS AND FOLDED UNIVERSALLY-BALANCED INTERFEROMETERS The invention generally relates, in one aspect, to an interferometer system. The interferometer system includes a splitter/combiner element (SCE), a first bi-directional optical path, and a second bi-directional optical path.... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120126807 | TRANSPORT AND DETECTION OF SUPERPARAMAGNETIC PARTICLES BY NANOWIRE An apparatus, method and computer-readable medium configured to transport a constituent of fluid sample that binds to a functionalized magnetic particle. The apparatus includes a substrate connected to an input port, a magnetic nanowire, and either a temporally changing... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120126726 | Compact Cold, Weak-Focusing, Superconducting Cyclotron A compact, cold, weak-focusing superconducting cyclotron can include at least two superconducting coils on opposite sides of a median acceleration plane. A magnetic yoke surrounds the coils and contains an acceleration chamber. The magnetic yoke is in thermal contact wi... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120110470 | TOUCH-BASED SYSTEM FOR TRANSFERRING DATA Data transfer system. The system transfers data by touch from a first digital device to a second digital device and includes a first digital device having a touch screen along with a second digital device also having a touch screen. The first and second digital devices ... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120109610 | METHODS AND APPARATI FOR PREDICTING AND QUANTIFYING THREAT BEING EXPERIENCED BY A MODELED SYSTEM A method predicts and quantifies the threat posed to a human-operated device based on an optimal device trajectory through a constraint-bounded corridor. A model of the device together with a model of anticipated hazards and the current state of both the device and the ... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120108548 | MOLECULAR TWEEZERS FOR THE TREATMENT OF AMYLOID-RELATED DISEASES This invention provides novel compositions to inhibit the aggregation of amyloid proteins. In various embodiments the compositions comprise a molecular tweezers that binds lysine and/or arginine and thereby inhibits the aggregation of amyloidogenic proteins. 05/03/2012 | |
| 20120108041 | Patterning of Nanostructures A technique for forming nanostructures including a definition of a charge pattern on a substrate and introduction of charged molecular scale sized building blocks (MSSBBs) to a region proximate the charge pattern so that the MSSBBs adhere to the charge pattern to form t... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120107893 | MICROBIAL ENGINEERING FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS FROM THE ISOPRENOID PATHWAY The invention relates to the production of one or more terpenoids through microbial engineering, and relates to the manufacture of products comprising terpenoids.... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120107820 | Multiplexed Quantitative PCR End Point Analysis of Nucleic Acid Targets Certain embodiments of the present invention are directed to one pot multiplexed quantitative PCR methods for end point analysis of a plurality of nucleic acid targets in a complex sample without user intervention, and to various encoded particles on which are immobiliz... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120107371 | STIMULI-RESPONSIVE SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLED DRUG DELIVERY A method of delivering a therapeutic agent by providing a cross-linked polymer encapsulating the therapeutic agent to a site in a patient. The degradation rate of the cross-linked polymer is correlated with a local concentration of an indicator, and the therapeutic agen... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120106298 | GESTURE RECOGNITION APPPARATUS AND METHOD The disclosure provides a gesture recognition apparatus and method. The gesture recognition apparatus includes an ultrasound transmitter, an ultrasound receiver, a dividing module, a computing module, a gesture library, and a recognition module. The dividing module is c... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120104990 | Alkali Metal Ion Battery with Bimetallic Electrode Electrochemical cells having molten electrodes having an alkali metal provide receipt and delivery of power by transporting atoms of the alkali metal between electrode environments of disparate chemical potentials through an electrochemical pathway comprising a salt of ... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120103456 | ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR REDUCING HYDRATE ADHESION This invention relates generally to articles, devices, and methods for gas hydrate mitigation in deep-sea drilling applications. In certain embodiments, hydrate-phobic surfaces are provided that ensure passive enhancement of flow assurance and prevention of catastrophic... | 05/03/2012 |
| 20120084235 | STRUCTURED PREDICTION MODEL LEARNING APPARATUS, METHOD, PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM A structured prediction model learning apparatus, method, program, and recording medium maintain prediction performance with a smaller amount of memory. An auxiliary model is introduced by defining the auxiliary model parameter set θ(k) with a log-linear mod... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120083947 | INTEGRATED FRAMEWORK FOR VEHICLE OPERATOR ASSISTANCE BASED ON A TRAJECTORY AND THREAT ASSESSMENT Various types and levels of operator assistance are performed within a unified, configurable framework. A model of the device with a model of the environment and the current state of the device and the environment are used to iteratively generate a sequence of optimal d... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120083676 | FETAL ECG MONITORING A method for fetal monitoring includes acquiring electrical signals from a set of electrodes, for example, a set of surface electrodes applied to a maternal abdominal region. The electrical signals are analyzed, including by performing a morphological analysis of fetal ... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120070766 | LAMINAR FLOW FUEL CELL INCORPORATING CONCENTRATED LIQUID OXIDANT Electrochemical cell system. The system includes a low Reynolds number microfluidic channel including spaced apart anode and cathode forming sides thereof. A fuel channel introduces a liquid fuel into the microfluidic channel for laminar flow along the anode and an oxid... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120070627 | METHOD FOR NANOPATTERNING BASED ON SELF ASSEMBLY OF A TRIBLOCK TERPOLYMER Nanolithography and nanoscale device features based on a self-assembled film comprising an ABC triblock terpolymer disposed on a substrate surface are provided. The self-assembled film has a controlled pattern of features over the entire film. Each feature comprises blo... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120069488 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MICROCONTACT PRINTING OF MEMS The embodiments disclosed herein are directed to fabrication methods useful for creating MEMS via microcontact printing by using small organic molecule release layers. The disclose method enables transfer of a continuous metal film onto a discontinuous platform to form ... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120051556 | Parametric Audio System Ultrasonic signals are used to transmit sounds from a modulated ultrasonic generator to other locations from which the sounds appear to emanate. In particular, an ultrasonic carrier is modulated with an audio signal and demodulated on passage through the atmosphere. The... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120051489 | SUPERWETTING SURFACES FOR DIMINISHING LEIDENFROST EFFECT, METHODS OF MAKING AND DEVICES INCORPORATING THE SAME Textured surface for increasing Leidenfrost temperature. The texture comprises of surface features over multiple length scales—from micro to nanoscale—wherein the features at each length scale have a size, aspect ratio, and spacing selected to increase the Leidenfro... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120050833 | Methods and Apparatus for Holographic Animation In an illustrative implementation of this invention, an animated holographic display is created as follows: Multiple HPO holograms in the shape of horizontal strips are recorded on an H2 medium. These horizontal strips are vertically displaced from each other. An animat... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120049119 | HIGHLY LUMINESCENT SEMICONDUCTOR NANOCRYSTALS A semiconductor nanocrystal can have a photoluminescent quantum yield of at least 90%, at least 95%, or at least 98%. The nanocrystal can be made by sequentially contacting a nanocrystal core with an M-containing compound and an X donor, where at least one of the M-cont... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120048231 | OPTIMIZED FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR DIRECT INJECTION ETHANOL ENHANCEMENT OF GASOLINE ENGINES Fuel management system for enhanced operation of a spark ignition gasoline engine. Injectors inject an anti-knock agent such as ethanol directly into a cylinder. It is preferred that the direct injection occur after the inlet valve is closed. It is also preferred that s... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120046793 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PULSE-MODULATED FEEDBACK CONTROL A PM system for overcoming friction stickiness and which also remains stable is described.... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120046242 | MOLECULAR ACTIVATORS OF THE WNT/BETA-CATENIN PATHWAY The present invention is directed toward a method of treating a subject for a condition mediated by aberrant Wnt/β-catenin signaling by selecting a subject with a condition mediated by aberrant Wnt/β-catenin signaling and administering to the selected subject a compou... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120045425 | DELTA 4, 5 GLYCURONIDASE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO The invention relates to Δ4,5 glycuronidase, related compositions, and methods of use thereof.... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120043220 | EXTRACTION OF LIQUID ELEMENTS BY ELECTROLYSIS OF OXIDES An electrolytic extraction method wins a target element from an oxide feedstock compound thereof. The feedstock compound is dissolved in an oxide melt in contact with a cathode and an anode in an electrolytic cell. During electrolysis the target element is deposited at ... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120042882 | PARTICLES WITH CHARGED SURFACE DOMAINS Methods include forming an adaptive aesthetic marking, such as a tattoo that is at least occasionally visible on a surface of skin by introducing, into a layer of skin, a plurality of particles, each comprising a core and a surface domain. The surface domain comprises a... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120042857 | FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VARIABLE ETHANOL OCTANE ENHANCEMENT OF GASOLINE ENGINES Fuel management system for efficient operation of a spark ignition gasoline engine. Injectors inject an anti-knock agent such as ethanol directly into a cylinder of the engine. A fuel management microprocessor system controls injection of the anti-knock agent so as to c... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120040916 | MOLECULAR INHIBITORS OF THE WNT/BETA-CATENIN PATHWAY The present invention is directed toward a method of treating a subject for a condition mediated by the Wnt/β-catenin pathway by selecting a subject with a condition mediated by the Wnt/β-catenin pathway and administering to the selected subject a compound selected fr... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120040900 | COMPOSITIONS OF AND METHODS OF USING LIGAND DIMERS Provided herein are ligand dimers, compositions thereof, as well as methods of their use. The ligand dimers provided can comprise at least one ligand to a Her receptor and can be used to force dimerization of specific receptor pairs. The forced dimerization of specific ... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120039909 | EPIGENETIC MECHANISMS RE-ESTABLISH ACCESS TO LONG-TERM MEMORY AFTER NEURONAL LOSS The invention relates to methods and products for enhancing and improving recovery of lost memories. In particular the methods are accomplished through the increase of histone acetylation.... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120037217 | DISCRIMINATING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION BASED ON ANGLE OF INCIDENCE The present invention provides systems, articles, and methods for discriminating electromagnetic radiation based upon the angle of incidence of the electromagnetic radiation. In some cases, the materials and systems described herein can be capable of inhibiting reflecti... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120034661 | STRAINS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FLAVONOIDS FROM GLUCOSE The invention relates to the production of flavonoids and flavonoid precursors in cells through recombinant expression of tyrosine ammonia lyase (TAL), 4-coumarate:CoA ligase (4CL), chalcone synthase (CHS), and chalcone isomerase (CHI).... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120034153 | ELECTROLYTIC RECYCLING OF COMPOUNDS An electrolytic recycling method recovers two or more component elements of one or more compounds simultaneously. A compound, such as a compound semiconductor, to be recycled is dissolved in a liquid electrolyte. Electrolysis of the dissolved compound recovers component... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120033810 | AUTHENTICATION OF INTEGRATED CIRCUITS A group of devices are fabricated based on a common design, each device having a corresponding plurality of measurable characteristics that is unique in the group to that device, each device having a measurement module for measuring the measurable characteristics. Authe... | 02/09/2012 |
