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| 8140203 | Method for controlling vehicle operation incorporating quick clearing function A method for operating a train includes: (a) using a processor carried by the train, creating a trip profile which is computed at so as to substantially optimize an operating parameter of the train which depends on multiple operating variables; (b) operating the tra... | 03/20/2012 |
| 7489093 | Method and apparatus for producing tractive effort An apparatus for producing tractive effort, the apparatus comprising: an energy source adapted for generating a high DC voltage; a motor drive adapted for generating a motor voltage from the high DC voltage; and a motor adapted for producing the tractive effort from... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7445937 | Methods for synthesis and evaluation of hydrogen storage compositions A method for identification and evaluation of the hydrogen storage capacity of materials is presented, the method comprising providing a plurality of materials, wherein the plurality of materials comprise an array of synthesized hydrides and analyzing hydrogen conte... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7428453 | System and method for monitoring train arrival and departure latencies Methods and systems for monitoring trains in a railyard. These methods and systems detect an incoming train entering a geographic area defined by a railyard, store an entry time indicative of a time at which the incoming train entering the railyard was detected, det... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7428055 | Interferometer-based real time early fouling detection system and method A interferometer-based fouling detection system and method are described. The system may include a fiber optic cable, a light source in communication with the fiber optic cable, at least one photo detector in communication with the fiber optic cable, and at least on... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7428205 | Multi-layer holographic data reading method A plurality of holographic recording media are positioned one above the other on an optical substrate and contain conventional stationary or moving imagery or data sets such as binary data representative of for example written text. A plurality of memory address acc... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7411991 | Tunable laser Embodiments of methods, apparatuses, devices, and/or systems for a tunable laser are described. An apparatus includes: a tunable laser cavity including at least three mirrors, at least one filter and a plurality of crystals, wherein the three mirrors are substantial... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7388483 | Monitoring status of railyard equipment using wireless sensing devices A wireless position sensing device is provided for monitoring railyard equipment status. The device comprises a gravity sensing mechanism for sensing an angular displacement with respect to a substantially vertical line, and for generating a displacement signal upon... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7381331 | Hydrophilic membrane and associated method A membrane is provided, which may include a microporous base membrane; and a cross-linkable coating disposed on a surface of the membrane. The coating may include polyvinyl nucleophilic polymer and a urethane or a blocked isocyanate. The coating may be cross-linked.... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7381313 | Integrated hydrogen production and processing system and method of operation A method of operating an integrated hydrogen production and processing system is provided. The method includes operating an electrolyzer to produce hydrogen from water and utilizing heat generated from the electrolyzer to increase a temperature of an electrolyte in ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7339009 | Cross-linked polyimide and method of making them A cross-linked polyimide is disclosed. The cross-linked polyimide includes a polyimide and at least one oxygenated hydrocarbon. The oxygenated hydrocarbon cross-links the polyimide. A porous cross-linked membrane is also disclosed. The porous cross-linked membrane i... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7327022 | Assembly, contact and coupling interconnection for optoelectronics A novel micro optical system as a platform technology for electrical and optical interconnections, thermal and mechanical assembly and integration of electronic, optoelectronic, passive and active components. This platform provides optical coupling and chip-to-chip ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7313965 | High-temperature pressure sensor A high-temperature pressure sensor that includes a dielectric layer. The pressure sensor also includes a substrate capable of withstanding temperatures greater than 450° C. without entering a phase change, at least one semiconducting material deposited on the sapph... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311991 | Hydrogen storage-based electrochemical system and method of preparation A method for preparation of a hydrogen-storage based electrode comprises treating a powder comprising at least one metal hydride with a first solution. The first solution comprises a first alkaline base and a first reducing agent. The method further comprises fabric... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7297399 | Thermal transport structure and associated method A thermal transport structure having a thermal transport layer and a resin layer is provided. The thermal transport layer may include a first surface and a second surface, and having a thermally conductive material disposed in the thermal transport layer, where the ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7297370 | Curable encapsulant composition, device including same, and associated method An encapsulant for encapsulating electronic components and a method of making and/or using the encapsulant may be provided. An electronic device that includes the encapsulant may be provided. The curable encapsulant composition may include a mixture of a functionali... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7291696 | Composition and associated method Provided is a fluorine substituted oligomeric or polymeric ester including the reaction product of a fluorine substituted acrylate or a fluorine substituted methacrylate; an unsaturated anhydride; and an alkyl acrylate or an alkyl methacrylate. Also provided is a me... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7282294 | Hydrogen storage-based rechargeable fuel cell system and method A dual mode electrochemical system comprises a first electrode capable of storing hydrogen, a second electrode, a substantially electrically insulating and substantially ionically conducting membrane interposed therebetween and an electrolyte. In a first mode, upon ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7271913 | Sensor systems and methods for remote quantification of compounds A system and method employing optical disc drives for quantitative analysis of physical, chemical and biochemical parameters are provided. The system includes a robotic arm for transmitting a disc including at least one sensor spot through a variety of stations that... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7261820 | Method for decreasing a concentration of metal in aqueous solution A method and system for decreasing the concentration of at least one metal in an aqueous solution. The metal may be molybdenum, tungsten, or both. An aqueous solution is introduced into at least one reaction zone, and at least one source of hydroxide ions is provide... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7247670 | Nanotubes and methods of dispersing and separating nanotubes A nanostructure having at least one nanotube and at least one chemical moiety non-covalently attached to the at least one nanotube. At least one dendrimer is bonded to the chemical moiety. The chemical moiety may include soluble polymers, soluble oligomers, and comb... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7175826 | Compositions and methods for hydrogen storage and recovery Disclosed herein is a hydrogen storage composition comprising a catalyst composition disposed upon a storage composition; wherein the catalyst composition comprises an alloy of calcium, barium, platinum, palladium, nickel, titanium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7147671 | Silicone based flame retardant systems for textiles A silicone composition is provided which comprises at least one polysiloxane or siloxane oligomer functionalized with at least one amino group and at least three functional groups capable of cross-linking wherein the polysiloxane or siloxane oligomer imparts flame r... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7148370 | Process for synthesis of diorganosilanes by disproportionation of hydridosiloxanes The present invention provides a novel method for the preparation of diorganosilanes by disproportionation of a hydridosiloxanes comprising at least one terminal SiH group and at least one siloxane bond in the presence of Lewis acid catalysts. The reaction is both s... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7145178 | Methods and apparatus for a semiconductor device A method for increasing carrier concentration in a semiconductor includes providing a group III nitride semiconductor device, determining a wavelength that increases carrier concentration in the semiconductor device, and directing at least one infrared light source,... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7125453 | High temperature high pressure capsule for processing materials in supercritical fluids A capsule for containing at least one reactant and a supercritical fluid in a substantially air-free environment under high pressure, high temperature processing conditions. The capsule includes a closed end, at least one wall adjoining the closed end and extending ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7122290 | Holographic storage medium Holographic storage mediums, methods for producing the storage medium, methods for storing data in the holographic storage medium, and optical storage reading methods are described herein. The holographic storage medium can be formed from a composition comprising a ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7118733 | Topical silicone compositions and method for making A silicone composition is provided which comprises at least one polysiloxane or silicone resin, and at least one molecular hook wherein the molecular hook comprises a hexafluorophosphate counterion, a tetrafluoroborate counterion, a triflate counterion, or combinati... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7119136 | Flame-retardant thermoset composition, method, and article A curable composition includes a functionalized poly(arylene ether) resin, an acryloyl monomer, and a phosphorus flame retardant. The composition exhibits an improved balance of properties such as toughness, flame retardance, heat-resistance, and moisture resistance... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7115247 | Hydrogen storage compositions and methods of manufacture thereof Disclosed herein is a method for making and screening a combinatorial library, comprising disposing on a substrate comprising aluminum at least one reactant comprising lithium, germanium, magnesium, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing; heat tre... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7115245 | Hydrogen storage compositions and methods of manufacture thereof Disclosed herein is a method for making and screening a combinatorial library comprising disposing in a substrate comprising graphite or boron carbide at least one reactant, wherein the reactants are lithium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, calcium, aluminum or a comb... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7115244 | Hydrogen storage compositions and methods of manufacture thereof Disclosed herein is a method for making a combinatorial library comprising disposing on a substrate comprising silicon, silicon nitride, silicon carbide or silicon boride at least one reactant, wherein the reactants are lithium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, calcium... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7115246 | Hydrogen storage compositions and methods of manufacture thereof Disclosed herein is a method for making and screening a combinatorial library comprising disposing in a substrate comprising boron, boron nitride, or boron carbide at least one reactant, wherein the reactants are lithium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, calcium, alumi... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7102158 | Light-based system for detecting analytes Device, kit and method of using same to detect analytes such as nucleic acids are described. An excitation source, preferably a nitride-based LED, emits light capable of being absorbed by luminophores. Sensors are stably attached, preferably via covalent or ionic bo... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7097443 | Extruder transition section A method and system are provided that efficiently compound high levels of inorganic filler, processing fluid and silicone polymer at a commercial rate into homogeneous filled and devolatilized silicone compositions. In the method, filled silicone compositions are co... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7098487 | Gallium nitride crystal and method of making same There is provided a GaN single crystal at least about 2 millimeters in diameter, with a dislocation density less than about 104 cm−1, and having no tilt boundaries. A method of forming a GaN single crystal is also disclosed. The method includ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7078731 | Gallium nitride crystals and wafers and method of making A GaN crystal having up to about 5 mole percent of at least one of aluminum, indium, and combinations thereof. The GaN crystal has at least one grain having a diameter greater than 2 mm, a dislocation density less than about 104 cm−2, and is ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7063741 | High pressure high temperature growth of crystalline group III metal nitrides A method of forming at least one single crystal of a Group III metal nitride. The method includes the steps of: providing a flux material and a source material comprising at least one Group III metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum, indium, and galliu... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7022410 | Combinations of resin compositions and methods of use thereof A composition for use as underfill material is provided. The underfill material includes a first curable transparent resin composition and a second curable fluxing resin composition. The first curable resin composition includes at least one aromatic epoxy resin in c... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7018572 | Method for producing data storage media Disclosed herein are data storage media and methods of making the same. The data storage media, comprises: primary surface features disposed on at least one side of said data storage media; and secondary features superimposed over at least a portion of said surface ... | 03/28/2006 |
