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US20080176212 All optical nanoscale sensor  
A composition comprising a nanoparticle and at least one adsorbate associated with the nanoparticle, wherein the adsorbate displays at least one chemically responsive optical property. A method...
US20080177058 Saccharide Fluorescence Labeling Method and Saccharide Fluorescence Labeling Apparatus  
In one embodiment of the present invention, a first test tube including therein a dehydrated sample containing a sugar chain and a labeling agent solution made of 2-aminopyridine/acetic acid are...
US20080177453 Commanded clutch diagnostic for hybrid vehicles  
A method of regulating operation of a hybrid transmission in a vehicle includes determining a desired transmission state using a first module, generating transmission control signals based on the...
US20080174689 Solid state imaging device and imaging apparatus  
A solid-state imaging device includes: a semiconductor substrate on which multiple pixels are provided, each of the pixels having a photoelectric converting section; multiple insulating films...
US20080173086 Liquid Level Indicator  
A liquid level indicator ( 1 ) is provided for sealing engagement with an opening of a receptacle. A float ( 8 ) is used which rests at the liquid level and which is connected to a float rod ( 7 ),...
US20080176354 Method of uniform current distribution using current modified layer  
An electric device has a p-n diode, where the p-n diode is covered with a current modified layer (CML). With a resistance distribution of the CML, a current is decreased toward all directions from...
US20080174074 RING SEAL WITH INNER LIP  
A device for sealing between a first component and a second component is disclosed. The first component has a groove and the groove has a first wall and a second wall. The annular body includes a...
US20080177701 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEARCHING A VOLUME OF FILES  
A pathname-based index is constructed for use in searching for a file of interest that resides in a volume of files. Thus, information contained in the paths present in the volume of files (e.g.,...
US20080177604 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A DISCOUNT  
In particular, systems and methods are provided for delivering a discount using a partner-issued currency or a combination of virtual currency and partner-issued currency. Inventive systems and...
US20080175129 OPTICAL PICKUP, OPTICAL DISC APPARATUS, INTEGRATED COUPLING LENS, INTEGRATED PRISM, AND OPTICAL INFORMATION EQUIPMENT  
An optical pickup is provided for directing a blue-violet laser beam to access a first information recording medium covered with a first transparent substrate or a second information recording...
US20080174738 LASER LIGHT SOURCE APPARATUS, AND MONITORING APPARATUS AND IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS USING THE SAME  
A laser light source apparatus includes a first laser array light source that emits first-wavelength light, and a second laser array light source that emits second-wavelength light, the second...
US20080174094 Airbag apparatus  
The airbag apparatus includes an airbag, a tether, a vent mechanism and an actuator. When the actuator is activated, a portion of the tether is retained by a movable member of the actuator to...
US20080173328 Cleaning liquid and cleaning method using the same  
A cleaning liquid used in cleaning of a substrate for use in semiconductor devices conducted after chemical mechanical polishing in manufacture of semiconductor devices, comprising a polycarboxylic...
US20080175206 Methods and Apparatus for Continuous Connectivity Between Mobile Device and Network Using Dynamic Connection Spreading  
The invention provides methods and apparatus for establishing a connection between a mobile client and an external computer network such that the client computer network connection provides the...
US20080178105 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PLANNING STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS  
A system for aiding a student define, plan and/or execute tasks related to homework. The system provides user interfaces that guide the student through processes of defining tasks, scheduling work...
US20080174214 Storage Closet Having Frame and Soft Sided Storage Unit  
A storage closet is disclosed that has a frame that supports a soft-sided storage unit. The frame is configured for ease of assembly. Some of the components may be packaged already assembled or at...
US20080176314 APPARATUS FOR PERFORATING MEMBRANE  
A method of perforating a membrane 10 and apparatus therefore is presented. The method comprises: bringing a membrane-denaturing substance into contact with or close proximity to at least a site...
US20080175541 Hardened fiber optic connector  
The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic connector for use with a fiber optic adapter. The fiber optic connector includes a connector housing having an end defining a plug portion. A ferrule...
US20080176964 AGENTS WHICH REGULATE, INHIBIT, OR MODULATE THE ACTIVITY AND/OR EXPRESSION OF CONNECTIVE TISSUE GROWTH FACTOR (CTGF) AS A UNIQUE MEANS TO BOTH LOWER INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE AND TREAT GLAUCOMATOUS RETINOPATHIES/OPTIC NEUROPATHIES  
The present invention provides a method for lowering intraocular pressure and providing neuroprotection to a patient in need thereof by administering a therapeutically effective amount of at least...
US20080177897 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REQUEST ROUTING  
A method and apparatus for dynamically encoding transactional information into a document over a network. The transactional information may include information about client data, object properties,...
US20080177158 SYSTEM FOR DETECTING, MONITORING, AND REPORTING HUMAN STATUS PARAMETERS  
The invention is a system for detecting, monitoring, and reporting an individual's physiological or contextual status. The system works deriving a physiological or contextual status parameter of an...
US20080177748 SQL Faceplate  
Structured query language server data sources often times have different language constructs for interacting with software data consuming clients. A unified structured query language data server is...
US20080173574 System for Maintaining pH and Sanitizing Agent Levels of Water in a Water Feature  
A system automatically maintains at least one of a pH level and a sanitizing agent level of water in a water feature. The system includes a sensor assembly responsive to at least one of a pH level...
US20080176516 APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DATA TRANSMISSION USING BLUETOOTH SIGNAL STRENGTH IN PORTABLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM  
Provided are an apparatus and a method for transmitting data to a plurality of other terminals through an Object Push Profile (OPP) service in a Bluetooth-enabled portable terminal. The method...
US20080178354 CHIMERIC ISOPRENOID SYNTHASES AND USES THEREOF  
Disclosed is a chimeric isoprenoid synthase polypeptide including a first domain from a first isoprenoid synthase joined to a second domain from a second, heterologous, isoprenoid synthase, whereby...
US20080174761 Laser distance finder  
A laser distance finder including a laser generating device, a collimating lens positioned in an emitting end direction of the laser generating device, a receiving lens for receiving a reflected...
US20080172819 CLEANING TOOL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR CLEANING A FUEL INJECTOR  
A method of cleaning a fuel injector of an engine includes providing a cleaning tool assembly having a chamber adapted to receive cleaner and fuel therein. The cleaning tool assembly is connected...
US20080178332 SOYBEAN VARIETY 0341931  
The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 0341931. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 0341931. Also provided by the invention are...
US20080175542 Hardened fiber optic adapter  
The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic adapter for use with fiber optic connectors. The fiber optic adapter includes a housing having a first axial end portion defining a first adapter...
US20080177323 Orthopedic revision connector  
A connector apparatus for use in orthopedic procedures includes a base portion and an extending leg portion that forms a channel. Part of the base portion can be placed atop or adjacent implanted...
US20080173349 Solar cells for stratospheric and outer space use  
A light weight photovoltaic device for use in stratospheric and outer space applications. The device includes a protective surface coating on the light incident side thereof. The protective coating...
US20080175513 Image Edge Detection Systems and Methods  
Various embodiments of edge detection systems and methods are disclosed. One method embodiment, among others, comprises receiving an image ( 602 ), applying a box-spline based tight wavelet frame...
US20080176289 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RAPID THERMAL CYCLING  
At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to an apparatus that includes a microfluidic channel and at least one energy absorbing element, where the energy absorbing element is configured to...
US20080174618 Image-forming system, image-forming apparatus, computer program, and image-forming method  
When a DNA ink printing mode is selected, a serial number and a pattern data of DNA is read from an IC tag of a DNA ink cartridge and a fingerprint of a printing person is read by a fingerprint...
US20080176058 VERTICAL CARBON NANOTUBE DEVICE IN NANOPOROUS TEMPLATES  
A modified porous anodic alumina template (PAA) containing a thin CNT catalyst layer directly embedded into the pore walls. CNT synthesis using the template selectively catalyzes SWNTs and DWNTs...
US20080175891 METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND FORMULATIONS FOR PREVENTING OR REDUCING ADVERSE EFFECTS IN A PATIENT  
The present invention provides transdermal administration of AICA riboside, or a prodrugs, analogs, or salts thereof, and/or a blood clotting inhibitor for preventing or reducing adverse side...
US20080175268 METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING INTEROPERABILITY OF DIFFERENT VERSION PROTOCOLS WITHOUT ACCESS TO PROTOCOL SPECIFIC CODE  
The present invention is directed to a method and system to preserve interoperability among processes in a distributed system through transformation of in-memory representation of different...
US20080178082 Device with Highlighted Menu  
The invention relates to a device ( 1 ) with an interaction dependent user interface ( 2 ). Particularly a value of a parameter of an object ( 5 ) of the interface is dependent of the user...
US20080178123 METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE IN A CALENDAR VIEWING APPLICATION  
A method of controlling a portable electronic device includes retrieving from at least one database of the electronic device, calendar events that meet a set of constraints, and providing the...
US20080177700 AUTOMATED AND DYNAMIC MANAGEMENT OF QUERY VIEWS FOR DATABASE WORKLOADS  
The embodiments of the invention provide a method, program storage device, etc. for automated and dynamic management of query views for database workloads. More specifically, a method begins by...
US20080173951 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND COMPLEMENTARY METAL-OXIDE-SEMICONDUCTOR TRANSISTOR  
A semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a first epitaxial layer, a first sinker, a first buried layer, a second epitaxial layer, a second sinker and a...
US20080172813 Toothbrush with Powered Head  
A powered toothbrush includes a handle having a neck. A head is mounted to the neck and has a first surface and an opposed second surface. At least one fixed tuft block is mounted to the head in a...
US20080173883 High Performance LED Package  
A light emitting diode lamp is disclosed that includes a resin package that defines a recess in the shape of a solid polygon or another three-dimensional solid. The recess includes a floor, two...
US20080174627 METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DROPLET DISCHARGE HEAD, DRAWING METHOD, AND DROPLET DISCHARGE DEVICE  
A droplet discharge device includes: a droplet discharge head that pressurizes a portion defining a cavity so as to discharge a functional liquid from a nozzle communicating with the portion...
US20080177638 REAL TIME RE-PURPOSING OF A MOBILE APPLICATION USING XML DATA  
An online purchasing system has a host server with a merchant's database of products, prices, and operations, and user identifiers and accounts, linked to a banking system for tracking financial...
US20080176684 Sliding device for recreational purposes  
A hockey puck comprising a resilient material having each of a first predetermined configuration and a first predetermined thickness and having a centrally disposed opening therein. The centrally...
US20080172878 Safety razors  
A blade unit for a safety razor has a plurality of blades ( 7, 8, 9 ) with cutting edges ( 10, 11, 12 ) positioned between first guard and cap surfaces ( 26, 29 ) at an upper face of the unit, and...
US20080174754 PHOTO-MASKS AND METHODS OF FABRICATING PERIODIC OPTICAL STRUCTURES  
Improved photo-masks for use in fabricating periodic structures are disclosed herein. Methods of making periodic structures, as well as the periodic structures fabricated therefrom, are also...
US20080177222 WEIGHT CONTROLLED DIALYSIS SYSTEM WITH ACCELEROMETER  
A dialysis system includes: an enclosure; a dialysate pump carried by the enclosure and arranged to pump dialysate to a patient or dialyzer; at least one container connected fluidly to the...
US20080177699 Systems, Methods, and Computer-Usable Medium For Defragmenting a Windows NT File System Volume  
A method of defragmenting a Windows NT file system volume includes the step of selecting a file record which is stored in a master file table associated with the Windows NT file system volume, in...