Abstract: Transitioning conventional x-ray detector materials and structures to bendable or flexible (e.g., plastic) substrates makes them rugged against breakage when dropped but exposes the detectors to damage if bent. Disclosed are bendable digital x-ray detector structures that are rugged with regard to bending as well as dropping. The structures provide strain matching between layers so that a detector backplane is in and/or near the mechanical neutral plane and therefore less susceptible to bending stress.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 12, 2018
Publication date:
October 17, 2019
Applicant:
Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
Inventors:
Robert A. Street, Julie A. Bert, John C. Knights
Abstract: The present application relates generally to a method and a composition matter that provides a rapid and potent antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation (aPDI) of pathogenic bacteria that express high-affinity cell-surface hemin receptors (CSHRs) using Ga(III)-protoporphyrins IX (GaPpIX or Ga-PpIX). The invention provides an effective treatment option for infections of skin or body cavities that are accessible to visible-light irradiation, such as a handheld LED array emitting visible light (405 nm), especially for infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), pathogenic staphylococci, Streptococcus mutans, S. pneumoniae, S. pyogenes, streptococci, corynebacteria, mycobacteria, and Bacillus anthracis.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 29, 2019
Publication date:
October 17, 2019
Applicant:
Purdue Research Foundation
Inventors:
Alexander Wei, Ana Victoria Morales-de-Echegaray
Abstract: The invention relates to the field of controlled release fertilizer technology, and in particular to a special film-coated controlled release fertilizer for peanut in a high yield field, which comprises an outer layer, an intermediate layer and an inner layer, integrates the ingredients for disease and pest control, chemical control, growth promotion and premature senescence prevention, controls the release period, improves the fertilization efficiency without the need of top application throughout the growth period, saves labor cost, and has positive effects on improving peanut yield and quality.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 20, 2018
Publication date:
October 17, 2019
Applicant:
Biotechnology Research Center, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for matching a virtual object in a virtual environment, the method including generating a point cloud of a non-rigid object, matching a low resolution virtual model to the point cloud, and implementing a high resolution model using the matched model.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 15, 2019
Publication date:
October 17, 2019
Applicant:
Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
Inventors:
Yong Sun KIM, Hye Mi KIM, Ki Tae KIM, Ki Hong KIM
Abstract: Provided are an apparatus and method for learner diagnosis using reliability of a cognitive diagnostic model, which estimates the reliability of the cognitive diagnostic model that estimates a concept vector (?) of a learner through a Q-matrix regarding a question and an R-matrix regarding a response to a question, the method including assuming a probability (P(X|?)) of a learner response (X) when a concept vector (?) of a learner is given; obtaining a concept pattern-specific probability (P(?|X)) of the learner from the assumed concept vector and learner response of the learner; obtaining an information entropy (H) value of the learner from the concept pattern-specific probability (P(?|X)) of the learner; and obtaining reliability (?) of an estimated result of a learner-specific concept understanding using the information entropy value of the learner and a number of concepts.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 8, 2019
Publication date:
October 17, 2019
Applicant:
Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
Inventors:
Ho Young YOO, Su Woong LEE, Hyung Keun JEE
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of manufacturing a carbon nanotube electron emitter, including: forming a carbon nanotube film; performing densification by dipping the carbon nanotube film in a solvent; cutting an area of the carbon nanotube film into a pointed shape or a line shape; and fixing the cutting area of the carbon nanotube film arranged between at least two metal members to face upwards with lateral pressure.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 26, 2019
Publication date:
October 17, 2019
Applicant:
KOREA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND BUSINESS FOUNDATION
Inventors:
Cheol Jin LEE, Sang Heon LEE, Jun-Soo HAN
Abstract: The present invention proposes a fuel tank comprising at least two shells weldable together, each of said at least two shells is made of a polymer composition comprising at least 45% by weight of at least one aromatic polyamide and at least 10% by weight of at least one aliphatic polyamide relative to the total weight of the polymer composition.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 27, 2017
Publication date:
October 17, 2019
Applicant:
Plastic Omnium Advanced Innovation and Research
Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition which is for preventing or treating caffeine abuse and includes evodiamine or Evodia officinalis extract. More specifically, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition which has an effect of preventing or alleviating somnipathy and central nervous system excitation caused by caffeine. In addition, the present invention relates to a caffeine abuse treatment method and a health functional food composition including Evodia officinalis extract or evodiamine.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 1, 2017
Publication date:
October 17, 2019
Applicants:
SG CORPORATION, Research & Business Foundation Sungkyunkwan University
Abstract: Provided are an apparatus and method for a statistical memory network. The apparatus includes a stochastic memory, an uncertainty estimator configured to estimate uncertainty information of external input signals from the input signals and provide the uncertainty information of the input signals, a writing controller configured to generate parameters for writing in the stochastic memory using the external input signals and the uncertainty information and generate additional statistics by converting statistics of the external input signals, a writing probability calculator configured to calculate a probability of a writing position of the stochastic memory using the parameters for writing, and a statistic updater configured to update stochastic values composed of an average and a variance of signals in the stochastic memory using the probability of a writing position, the parameters for writing, and the additional statistics.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 29, 2019
Publication date:
October 17, 2019
Applicant:
Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
Inventors:
Hyun Woo KIM, Ho Young JUNG, Jeon Gue PARK, Yun Keun LEE
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of using cannabinoid CB2 receptor agonist compositions to suppress pain (e.g., neuropathic pain), opioid tolerance, and/or opioid-induced physical dependence in a subject.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 24, 2019
Publication date:
October 17, 2019
Applicant:
Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation
Inventors:
Andrea Grace HOHMANN, Ken Paul MACKIE, Xiaoyan LIN, Amey S. DHOPESHWARKAR
Abstract: A gradient control method for a microstructure ultrafine crystallization of a deep cone copper shaped charge liner includes the steps of an extrusion forming, a recrystallization heat treatment, and a high-frequency percussion. A multi-pass extrusion is used in the extrusion forming, and in the high-frequency percussion step, a percussion speed is 30,000 to 40,000 times/min, a percussion force is 1600 N to 2000 N, and a number of percussion times is 1 to 3. The forming and surface quality control of the deep cone shaped charge liner are realized by the control technology of the present invention; the plasticity of the material is improved, and fine crystal structures are obtained; and an ultrafine grain gradient structure distributed along the thickness direction is formed in the inner surface of the shaped charge liner.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 5, 2019
Publication date:
October 17, 2019
Applicant:
No.59 Research Institute of China Ordnance Industry
Inventors:
Qiang CHEN, Dayu SHU, Qiang ZHAO, Zude ZHAO, Luchang CHE, Yang WU, Chuankai HU, Hui LI
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an ultrasound therapy device using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and a control method thereof. The ultrasound therapy device comprises: an array type HIFU converter having a plurality of HIFU conversion elements; and a control unit for performing a control to treat tissues in a focusing area by selecting and driving some of the HIFU conversion elements of the array type HIFU converter and irradiating ultrasound signals to an object through the driven active conversion elements to generate heat energy, wherein, after an elapse of a predetermined time period, the control unit drives a combination of other conversion elements as new active conversion elements in replacement of the active conversion elements.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 28, 2016
Publication date:
October 17, 2019
Applicant:
SOGANG UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Inventors:
Tai-Kyong SONG, Pilsu KIM, Jiwon PARK, Sua BAE
Abstract: In the embodiments described herein, the scale assembly automatically determines if an accessory, such as a sling, is properly connected to a sling bar of the person lifting device and, if the accessory is not properly connected, the scale assembly provides a user with a visual and/or audible warning and, in some embodiments, may lock-out the actuation controls of the person lifting device to prevent the person lifting device from being used.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 27, 2019
Publication date:
October 17, 2019
Applicant:
Liko Research & Development AB
Inventors:
Mattias Andersson, Andreas Bolin, Marica Demby, Peter Rydstrom, Douglas A. Seim
Abstract: A special film-coated controlled release calcium fertilizer for peanut includes a three-layer structure. Raw materials in an inner layer include calcium nitrate, humic acid, seaweed extract and adhesive. Raw materials in an intermediate layer include calcium nitrate, urea formaldehyde powder and chitosan oligosaccharide. Raw materials in an outer layer include urea formaldehyde powder and fermented livestock and poultry manure. The special controlled release calcium fertilizer for peanut releases Ca since the pod-bearing stage after the basal application. The coating film is a biodegradable film, releases calcium since about 50 days after application into soil.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 18, 2018
Publication date:
October 17, 2019
Applicant:
Biotechnology Research Center, Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Abstract: An electronic module includes an ambient light sensor and a proximity sensor. The ambient light sensor includes an ambient light photodetector. The proximity sensor includes an infrared photoemitter, a reference infrared photodetector and another infrared photodetector. The ambient light sensor is arranged in a stack over the proximity sensor with a position that allows infrared photons transmitted by the infrared photoemitter to be received by the reference infrared photodetector.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 8, 2019
Publication date:
October 17, 2019
Applicants:
STMicroelectronics (Research & Development) Limited, STMicroelectronics (Grenoble 2) SAS
Inventors:
William HALLIDAY, Eric SAUGIER, Roy DUFFY
Abstract: Disclosed are porous polymer microspheres for preventing or treating soft tissue diseases including a biodegradable polymer scaffold having a three-dimensional network structure in which pores having a size of 5 to 100 ?m are connected to one another, and a drug for treating soft tissue diseases incorporated in the network structure of the biodegradable polymer scaffold.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 4, 2017
Publication date:
October 17, 2019
Applicants:
KOREA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND BUSINESS FOUNDATION, ORTHO HEAL CO., LTD.
Inventors:
Hae-Ryong SONG, Jae Young LEE, Sungeun KIM, Hak Jun KIM, Young-Pil YUN
Abstract: A system including a first container, wherein the first container includes a sample. The system includes a second container, wherein the second container comprises a reagent. Additionally, the system includes a test cell, wherein the test cell is configured to receive the sample and the reagent. Further, the reagent includes at least one of Griess reagent, sulfanilamide, or 1,5-diphenylcarbazide. Moreover, the test cell is situated in a chamber, wherein internal walls of the chamber are white.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 20, 2019
Publication date:
October 17, 2019
Applicant:
Purdue Research Foundation
Inventors:
Agbai NNANNA, Samuel OZEH, Justus NDUKAIFE
Abstract: The invention is to methods of gene silencing in arthropods using dsRNA. The method is include contacting the arthropod with, and/or directly feeding the arthropod, the dsRNA to the arthropods to deliver the dsRNA to arthropod tissues. It is envisaged that the methods of the invention will have use in determining the biological function of genes in arthropods. Methods of pest control of arthropods, and of protecting arthropods against parasites and predators are provided. Transgenic arthropods expressing dsRNA molecules are also provided by the present invention.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 10, 2019
Publication date:
October 17, 2019
Applicant:
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Inventors:
Steven Whyard, Fiona Helen Cameron, Minoo Moghaddam, Trevor J. Lockett