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  • Multivalent vaccines comprising recombinant viral vectors
    Patent number: 8202723
    Abstract: Described are vaccines comprising recombinant vectors, such as recombinant adenoviruses. The vectors comprise heterologous nucleic acids encoding at least two antigens from one or more tuberculosis-causing bacilli. Also described is the use of specific protease recognition sites linking antigens through which the encoded antigens are separated upon cleavage. After cleavage, the antigens contribute to the immune response in a separate manner. The recombinant vectors may comprise a nucleic acid encoding the protease cleaving the linkers and separating the antigens. Also described is the use of genetic adjuvants encoded by the recombinant vectors, wherein such genetic adjuvants may also be cleaved through the presence of the cleavable linkers and the specific protease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignees: Crucell Holland B.V., Aeras Global TB Vaccine Foundation
    Inventors: Menzo Jans Emco Havenga, Ronald Vogels, Jerald C. Sadoff, David Hone, Yasir Abdul Wahid Skeiky, Katarina Rado{hacek over (s)}evic
  • Drilling assemblies including one of a counter rotating drill bit and a counter rotating reamer, methods of drilling, and methods of forming drilling assemblies
    Patent number: 8201642
    Abstract: Drilling assemblies include a drill bit and a reamer apparatus in which the drill bit is configured to rotate in rotational direction about a longitudinal axis of a drill string and the reamer apparatus is configured to rotate in an opposite rotational direction about the longitudinal axis. Methods of forming a drilling assembly include configuring a drill bit to drill a subterranean formation when rotating in a counter-clockwise direction and configuring a reamer apparatus to ream a wellbore within the subterranean formation when rotating in a clockwise direction. Methods of drilling wellbores in subterranean formations include rotating a drill bit in a first rotational direction about a longitudinal axis of a drill string to drill a wellbore and rotating a reamer apparatus in an opposite rotational direction about the longitudinal axis of the drill string to ream the wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven R. Radford, Matthew J. Meiners, Sean K. Berzas
  • Thermophilic and thermoacidophilic biopolymer-degrading genes and enzymes from and related organisms, methods
    Patent number: 8202716
    Abstract: Isolated and/or purified polypeptides and nucleic acid sequences encoding polypeptides from Alicyclobacillus acidocaldarius are provided. Further provided are methods of at least partially degrading, cleaving, or removing polysaccharides, lignocellulose, cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, starch, chitin, polyhydroxybutyrate, heteroxylans, glycosides, xylan-, glucan-, galactan-, or mannan-decorating groups using isolated and/or purified polypeptides and nucleic acid sequences encoding polypeptides from Alicyclobacillus acidocaldarius.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC
    Inventors: David N. Thompson, William A. Apel, Vicki S. Thompson, David W. Reed, Jeffrey A. Lacey, Emily D. Henriksen
  • Memory devices with enhanced isolation of memory cells, systems including same and methods of forming same
    Patent number: 8203134
    Abstract: Memory cells of a memory device including a variable resistance material have a cavity between the memory cells. Electronic systems include such memory devices. Methods of forming a memory device include providing a cavity between memory cells of the memory device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Jun Liu
  • Conferencing system implementing echo cancellation and push-to-talk microphone detection using two-stage frequency filter
    Patent number: 8199927
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are conferencing products implementing an acoustic echo cancellation system that utilizes converging coefficients and a detector of turn-off and/or turn-on events of push-to-talk microphones, and, further, that mitigates against divergence and/or drift of coefficients and other variables of an echo canceller. A push-to-talk detector may be used that includes a high-pass filter, a transient detector, or an adjustable high-pass filter. An echo canceller may be disabled as to a push-to-talk microphone that has been turned off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: ClearOnce Communications, Inc.
    Inventor: Emmet Raftery
  • Expandable reamers for subterranean drilling and related methods
    Patent number: 8196679
    Abstract: An expandable reamer apparatus and methods for reaming a borehole are disclosed, including at least one laterally movable blade carried by a tubular body selectively positioned at an inward position and an expanded position. The at least one laterally movable blade, held inwardly by at least one blade-biasing element, may be forced outwardly by drilling fluid selectively allowed to communicate therewith or by at least one intermediate piston element. For example, an actuation sleeve may allow communication of drilling fluid with the at least one laterally movable blade in response to an actuation device being deployed within the drilling fluid. Alternatively, a chamber in communication with an intermediate piston element in structural communication with the at least one laterally movable blade may be pressurized by way of a movable sleeve, a downhole turbine, or a pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventor: Steven R. Radford
  • Apparatuses and methods for physical layouts of analog-to-digital converters
    Patent number: 8199042
    Abstract: Physical layouts of integrated circuits are provided, which may include an analog-to-digital converter including a plurality of comparators. Individual transistors of each comparator of the plurality are arranged in a one-dimensional row in a first direction. Neighboring comparators of the plurality of comparators are positioned relative to each other in an abutting configuration in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. The plurality of comparators may include multiple, inter-coupled outputs. Such an ADC may be called a Benorion Analog-to-Digital Converter. A method for fabricating an integrated circuit is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Integrated Device Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey G. Barrow, Benjamin O. Barrow
  • Methods of forming thermal management systems and thermal management methods
    Patent number: 8191618
    Abstract: A thermal management system for a vehicle includes a heat exchanger having a thermal energy storage material provided therein, a first coolant loop thermally coupled to an electrochemical storage device located within the first coolant loop and to the heat exchanger, and a second coolant loop thermally coupled to the heat exchanger. The first and second coolant loops are configured to carry distinct thermal energy transfer media. The thermal management system also includes an interface configured to facilitate transfer of heat generated by an internal combustion engine to the heat exchanger via the second coolant loop in order to selectively deliver the heat to the electrochemical storage device. Thermal management methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin L. Gering, Daryl R. Haefner
  • Card feed mechanisms for card-handling apparatuses and related methods
    Patent number: 8191894
    Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for moving playing cards from a first group of cards into plural hands of cards, wherein each of the hands contains a random arrangement of cards. The apparatus may comprise a card receiver for receiving the first group of cards, a single stack of card-receiving compartments generally adjacent to the card receiver, the stack generally vertically movable, an elevator for moving the stack, a card-moving mechanism between the card receiver and the stack, and a microprocessor that controls the card-moving mechanism and the elevator so that an individual card is moved into an identified compartment. The number of compartments receiving cards and the number of cards moved to each compartment may be selected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Shuffle Master, Inc.
    Inventors: Attila Grauzer, Feraidoon Bourbour, Troy D. Nelson, Robert J. Rynda, Paul K. Scheper, James Bernard Stasson, Ronald R. Swanson
  • Cutting elements having different interstitial materials in multi-layer diamond tables, earth-boring tools including such cutting elements, and methods of forming same
    Patent number: 8191658
    Abstract: Methods of forming cutting elements for earth-boring tools include providing a barrier material between a first powder and a second powder each comprising diamond grains, and subjecting the powders and barrier material to high temperature and high pressure conditions to form polycrystalline diamond material. The formation of the polycrystalline diamond material is catalyzed, and catalytic material may be hindered from migrating across the layer of barrier material. Cutting elements for use in earth-boring tools include a barrier material disposed between a first layer of polycrystalline diamond material and a second layer of polycrystalline diamond material. Earth-boring tools include one or more such cutting elements for cutting an earth formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Kurtis Schmitz, Danny E. Scott
  • Rotary drag bits for cutting casing and drilling subterranean formations
    Patent number: 8191657
    Abstract: A drill bit for cutting casing employing a plurality of discrete, abrasive particulate-impregnated cutting structures having cutting structures therein extending upwardly from abrasive particulate-impregnated blades, which define a plurality of fluid passages therebetween on the bit face. Additional cutting elements may be placed in the inverted cone of the bit surrounding the centerline thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Volker Richert, Henning Finke
  • Human bind molecules capable of neutralizing influenza virus h5n1 and uses thereof
    Patent number: 8192927
    Abstract: The present invention relates to binding molecules such as human monoclonal antibodies that bind to influenza virus H5N1 and have neutralizing activity against influenza virus H5N1. The disclosure provides nucleic acid molecules encoding the antibodies, their sequences and compositions comprising the antibodies and methods of identifying or producing the antibodies. The antibodies can be used in the diagnosis, prophylaxis and/or treatment of an influenza virus H5N1 infection. In a preferred embodiment, the antibodies provide cross-subtype protection in vivo, such that infections with H5, H2, H6, H9 and H1-based influenza subtypes can be prevented and/or treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Crucell Holland B.V.
    Inventors: Edward Norbert Van Den Brink, Cornelis Adriaan De Kruif, Mark Throsby
  • Material removal methods employing solutions with reversible ETCH selectivities
    Patent number: 8187487
    Abstract: A method for removing (e.g., etching) different dielectric materials from a semiconductor substrate includes exposing the semiconductor substrate to a solution at temperatures below and at or above a set threshold. Below the threshold temperature, the solution removes one dielectric material (e.g., silicon nitride) faster than it removes another, different dielectric material (e.g., silicon oxide). At or above the threshold temperature, the selectivity of the solution is reversed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Li Li, Don L. Yates
  • Earth analysis methods, subsurface feature detection methods, earth analysis devices, and articles of manufacture
    Patent number: 8189426
    Abstract: Earth analysis methods, subsurface feature detection methods, earth analysis devices, and articles of manufacture are described. According to one embodiment, an earth analysis method includes engaging a device with the earth, analyzing the earth in a single substantially lineal direction using the device during the engaging, and providing information regarding a subsurface feature of the earth using the analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC
    Inventors: Phillip B. West, Stephen R. Novascone, Jerry P. Wright
  • Methods of forming conductive vias through substrates, and structures and assemblies resulting therefrom
    Patent number: 8183151
    Abstract: Methods of forming conductive elements on and in a substrate include forming a layer of conductive material over a surface of a substrate prior to forming a plurality of vias through the substrate from an opposing surface of the substrate to the layer of conductive material. In some embodiments, a temporary carrier may be secured to the layer of conductive material on a side thereof opposite the substrate prior to forming the vias. Structures, including workpieces formed using such methods, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Rickie C. Lake
  • Stabilizer assemblies with bearing pad locking structures and tools incorporating same
    Patent number: 8181722
    Abstract: Stabilizer assemblies and tools incorporating same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a stabilizer assembly comprises a body having at least one bearing pad receptacle therein, and a bearing pad disposed in the receptacle. The bearing pad includes at least a portion of a bore extending therethrough, the bore being aligned with body bores in the body on opposite sides of the bearing pad receptacle. A lock rod extends through the bore and into the associated body bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven R. Radford, Kevin G. Kidder, Khoi Q. Trinh
  • Memory cell with a vertically oriented transistor coupled to a digit line and method of forming the same
    Patent number: 8183615
    Abstract: A memory cell, array and device include an active area formed in a substrate with a vertical transistor including a first end disposed over a first portion of the active area. The vertical transistor is formed as an epitaxial post on the substrate surface, extends from the surface of the substrate, and includes a gate formed around a perimeter of the epitaxial post. A capacitor is formed on the vertical transistor and a buried digit line vertically couples to a second portion of the active area. An electronic system and method for forming a memory cell are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Anton P. Eppich
  • Earth-boring tools including abrasive cutting structures and related methods
    Patent number: 8177001
    Abstract: A drill bit includes a bit body having a face on which two different types of cutters are disposed, the first type being cutting elements suitable for drilling at least one subterranean formation and the second type being at least one of an abrasive cutting structure and an abrasive cutting element suitable for drilling through a casing shoe, reamer shoe, casing bit, casing or liner string and cementing equipment or other components, as well as cement. Methods of forming earth-boring tools include disposing at least one abrasive cutting structure or element on the earth-boring tool. Methods of drilling with earth-boring tools including drilling with at least one abrasive cutting structure or element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Eric E. McClain, Michael L. Doster, John C. Thomas, Matthew R. Isbell, Jarod DeGeorge, Chad T. Jurica
  • Methods for forming three-dimensional memory devices, and related structures
    Patent number: 8178396
    Abstract: Methods of forming semiconductor devices that include one or more arrays of memory devices in a three-dimensional arrangement, such as those that include forming a conductive contact in a dielectric material overlying a memory array, wherein a wafer bonding and cleaving process may be utilized to provide a foundation material for forming another memory array having an active region in electrical contact with the conductive contact. Additionally, the conductive contact may be formed in a donor wafer, which in turn may be bonded to a dielectric material overlying a memory array using another wafer bonding process. Novel semiconductor devices and structures including the same may be formed using such methods, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Nishant Sinha, Krishna K. Parat
  • Filter module for printing machine
    Patent number: D660354
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Linx Printing Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Marc Plummer, Terry Potter