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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8131616 | System and method for allocating resources using spot market and derivative market techniques A method for controlling access to a system of finite resources with excess demand employs a two stage admission process. Subscribers are first admitted based on an initial bid price and resource availability. The market price is determined by the highest bid price ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8097162 | Systems and methods of microfluidic membraneless exchange using filtration of extraction outlet streams A device, system and method for exchanging components between first and second fluids by direct contact in a microfluidic channel. The fluids flow as thin layers in the channel. One of the fluids is passed through a filter upon exiting the channel and is recycled th... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8097153 | Systems and methods of microfluidic membraneless exchange using filtration of extraction outlet streams A device, system and method for exchanging components between first and second fluids by direct contact in a microfluidic channel. The fluids flow as thin layers in the channel. One of the fluids is passed through a filter upon exiting the channel and is recycled th... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8092684 | Systems and methods of microfluidic membraneless exchange using filtration of extraction outlet streams A device, system and method for exchanging components between first and second fluids by direct contact in a microfluidic channel. The fluids flow as thin layers in the channel. One of the fluids is passed through a filter upon exiting the channel and is recycled th... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8092414 | Diaphragm pressure pod for medical fluids A tubular medical fluid flow set comprises a pressure sensing chamber connected in flow-through relation to fluid flow tubing of the set. The pressure sensing chamber defines a movable, flexible, impermeable diaphragm dividing the chamber into two separate compartme... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8083706 | Apparatus and systems for membraneless separation of fluids The present invention is directed to devices, systems and methods for removing undesirable materials from a sample fluid by contact with a second fluid. The sample fluid flows as a thin layer adjacent to, or between, concurrently flowing layers of the second fluid, ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8063349 | Heliostats and solar concentration systems employing heliostats A solar heliostat and system are described with various characteristics particularly suitable for concentrating systems with a relatively large number of small heliostats. Other features contribute to high performance, low cost, high durability, and high temperature... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8042838 | Fluid line connector safety device Devices can use various features to prevent the disconnection of connectors used in medical treatments. For example, a disconnection prevention member can have ends which hold luer connectors such that a male luer connector is prevented from separating from a female... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8038515 | Control of exhaust systems Exhaust capture and containment are enhanced by means of automatic or manual side skirts, a sensitive breach detector based on interference effects, a combination of vertical and horizontal edge jets, and/or corner jets that are directed to the center diagonally fro... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8033110 | Solar power generation with multiple energy conversion modes A multi-mode solar power generation system can include a first energy conversion system that generates electricity from a working fluid heated by a portion of solar radiation focused by a plurality of heliostats. The multi-mode solar power generation system can also... | 10/11/2011 |
| RE42735 | Method and apparatus for controlling space conditioning in an occupied space Techniques for controlling air conditioning and transfer air in an occupied space are described. The example of a commercial restaurant is provided. Features of model based control and integration of load predictors is also described. ... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8021318 | Methods of blood-based therapies having a microfluidic membraneless exchange device The present invention is directed to devices, systems and methods for removing undesirable materials from a sample fluid by contact with a second fluid. The sample fluid flows as a thin layer adjacent to, or between, concurrently flowing layers of the second fluid, ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8003379 | High density bioreactor system, devices, and methods A bioreactor and bioreactor system are suitable for the growth of materials from algae. More specifically, the system preferred embodiments use concentrated sunlight in a solo- or co-generation system to produce algae and products therefrom as well as solar thermal ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8002881 | Fume treatment method and apparatus using ultraviolet light to degrade contaminants An ultraviolet treatment chamber for treating exhaust streams, particularly those containing organic particulates, utilizes ultraviolet light energy very efficiently. This is done by setting up a circulating flow in a treatment plenum so that all of the effluent exp... | 08/23/2011 |
| 8001960 | Method and control system for operating a solar power tower system A solar energy collection system includes a primary solar receiver and a secondary solar receiver. The secondary solar receiver generates steam using energy from solar radiation incident thereon. The primary solar receiver receives the generated steam from the secon... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7993423 | High efficiency grease filter cartridge A grease filter has a filtering portion configured such that fumes enter a major face thereof and flow through a grease extraction filter therewithin in a direction parallel to the major face. A frame that fits into an opening of a hood defines a box structure that ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7976711 | Batch filtration system for preparation of sterile fluid for renal replacement therapy A method and device for blood treatments that use fluids such as dialysate and replacement fluid for renal replacement therapy. In an embodiment, fluid is passed either by pump or passively by gravity feed, through a microporous sterilization filter from a fluid sou... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7917391 | Integrated marketing portal for businesses A method for creating solicitations based on geolocalization and observation. At remote terminal, a need is identified and a solicitation based on that need is created at a server based on commands sent over a network, such as a wireless network. In an example embod... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7845172 | Hybrid generation with alternative fuel sources A generating facility is provided for generating electricity from both solar and non-solar energy sources. The solar generating portion of the facility includes capability to directly generate electricity from solar insolation, or to store the solar energy in a tang... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7850633 | Systems and methods of blood-based therapies having a microfluidic membraneless exchange device The present invention is directed to devices, systems and methods for removing undesirable materials from a sample fluid by contact with a second fluid. The sample fluid flows as a thin layer adjacent to, or between, concurrently flowing layers of the second fluid, ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7792724 | System and method for allocating resources using spot market and derivative market techniques A method for controlling access to a system of finite resources with excess demand employs a two stage admission process. Subscribers are first admitted based on an initial bid price and resource availability. The market price is determined by the highest bid price ... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7790043 | Systems and methods for handling air and/or flushing fluids in a fluid circuit Systems and methods handle air and rinsing fluid during fluid processing. The systems and methods eliminate air from a fluid processing system prior to, during, and after use. The systems and methods provide a connector assembly for establishing fluid flow from a fl... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7788191 | Ordered data compression system and methods using principle component analysis Methods and systems are provided for encoding, transmission and decoding of vectorized input data, for example, video or audio data. A convex invariance learning framework is established for processing input data or a given data type. Each input vector is associated... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7776219 | Methods, devices, and systems for hemodilution Devices, methods, and system that prevent clotting of blood during blood-processing procedures such as hemofiltration, hemodialysis, and hemodiafiltration are described. A filter with a cap has a housing that is shaped to receive a blood filter. The housing has an i... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7776001 | Registration of fluid circuit components in a blood treatment device A first flow path is defined within a first panel that forms a part of an extracorporeal fluid circuit. A second flow path is defined within a second panel that also forms a part of the extracorporeal fluid circuit. The first and second panels are oriented in a flui... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7775865 | Set and forget exhaust controller A controller automatically determines drive signals by testing an exhaust system, either immediately after installation or at selected times thereafter, to determine the drive signal values that correspond to each of one or more selected flow rates. The drive signal... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7771379 | Functional isolation of upgradeable components to reduce risk in medical treatment devices A medical treatment system isolates more risk-sensitive equipment from less risk-sensitive components of a treatment device to allow upgrades to be made to the latter more easily without an concomitant increase in risk to a patient caused by upgrades. For example, t... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7758082 | Fluid line connector safety device Devices having various features to prevent the disconnection of connectors used in medical treatments are disclosed. The devices can prevent disconnection of luer connectors that are incompletely mated. ... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7753836 | Systems and methods for inducing electric field pulses in a body organ Systems and methods for providing controllable pulse parameter magnetic stimulation are described. One aspect is directed to a magnetic stimulation system for inducing approximately rectangular electric field pulses in a body organ, comprising an electrical energy s... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7749393 | Batch filtration system for preparation of sterile fluid for renal replacement therapy A method and device for blood treatments that use fluids such as dialysate and replacement fluid for renal replacement therapy. In an embodiment, fluid is passed either by pump or passively by gravity feed, through a microporous sterilization filter from a fluid sou... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7727399 | Systems and methods of microfluidic membraneless exchange using filtration of extraction outlet streams A device, system and method for exchanging components between first and second fluids by direct contact in a microfluidic channel. The fluids flow as thin layers in the channel. One of the fluids is passed through a filter upon exiting the channel and is recycled th... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7686778 | Waste balancing for extracorporeal blood treatment systems One or more waste balancing systems may be used in a fluid circulating system for medical use. The fluid circulating system may be part of a blood treatment system for a patient suffering renal failure. A waste balancing system may include a pressure element operabl... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7601054 | Zone control of space conditioning system with varied uses A space conditioning system for a building including production and occupied spaces provides precise control of exhaust and space conditioning equipment by taking into account multiple conditions and by using predictive control. The control method and system are ill... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7588684 | Systems and methods for handling air and/or flushing fluids in a fluid circuit Systems and methods handle air and rinsing fluid during fluid processing. The systems and methods eliminate air from a fluid processing system prior to, during, and after use. The systems and methods provide a connector assembly for establishing fluid flow from a fl... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7588617 | High efficiency grease filter cartridge A grease filter has a filtering portion configured such that fumes enter a major face thereof and flow through a grease extraction filter therewithin in a direction parallel to the major face. A frame that fits into an opening of a hood defines a box structure that ... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7588550 | Systems and methods of blood-based therapies having a microfluidic membraneless exchange device The present invention is directed to devices, systems and methods for removing undesirable materials from a sample fluid by contact with a second fluid. The sample fluid flows as a thin layer adjacent to, or between, concurrently flowing layers of the second fluid, ... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7544300 | Batch filtration system for preparation of sterile fluid for renal replacement therapy A method and device for blood treatments that use fluids such as dialysate and replacement fluid for renal replacement therapy. In an embodiment, fluid is passed either by pump or passively by gravity feed, through a microporous sterilization filter from a fluid sou... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7473238 | Hemofiltration systems and methods that maintain sterile extracorporeal processing conditions A disposable fluid circuit kit for extracorporeal blood treatment systems that supply replacement fluid to a patient is described. The circuit has a blood portion that carries blood and subjects it to some treatment, such as dialysis or hemofiltration. A portion car... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7470265 | Dual access spike for infusate bags A port spike for medical fluid containers, such as infusate bags, for example, provides two ports to permit recirculation of fluids within the container. The recirculating flow allows bubbles to settle out which can't happen effectively if the flow is sucked out imm... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7419597 | Fluid, circuits, systems, and processes for extracorporeal blood processing A method for renal replacement therapy includes priming a fluid circuit and recirculating the sterile fluid during priming to permit gas to float out of the sterile fluid into a fluid reservoir. The fluid is preferably either warmed during circulation or vibrated to... | 09/02/2008 |
