Patents Assigned to Sciences
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TINNITUS EVALUATION
    Publication number: 20130131542
    Abstract: Methods, articles of manufacture, and systems for evaluating tinnitus are disclosed herein. According to various embodiments, a tinnitus evaluation system may include a tinnitus evaluation module configured to perform one or more tinnitus evaluation tests. A tinnitus evaluation test may comprise generating a first single-frequency sound based at least in part on a sound of a patient's tinnitus, and generating a narrow-band sound centered at the frequency of the first single-frequency sound. Tests include a hearing threshold test, a loudness match test, a pitch match test, a bandwidth match test, a minimum masking level test, and a residual inhibition test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicants: The Government of the United State of America dba The Department of Veterans Affairs, Oregon Health & Science University
    Inventors: Oregon Health & Science University, The Government of the United State of America dba The Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Method for Making Waterborne Polyurethane with a Reactive Functional Group and a Nanocomposite Made of the Same
    Publication number: 20130131301
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for making waterborne polyurethane with a reactive functional group. The method includes the step of introducing a short-chain diol monomer with a reactive functional group into waterborne polyurethane polymer by pre-polymerization to provide a polyurethane pre-polymer with the reactive functional group connected to a side chain and the step of reacting the pre-polymer with hydrophilic diamine for chain extension and inter-crosslink to provide waterborne polyurethane with different crosslink degree.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology, Armaments, Bureau, Ministry of National Defense
    Inventors: Wen-Chiung Su, Shi-Min Shau, Sheng-hong Dai, Ru-Jong Jeng
  • SPALLING WITH LASER-DEFINED SPALL EDGE REGIONS
    Publication number: 20130126493
    Abstract: Laser ablation can be used to form a trench within at least a blanket layer of a stressor layer that is atop a base substrate. A non-ablated portion of the stressor layer has an edge that defines the edge of the material layer region to be spalled. Laser ablation can also be used to form a trench within a blanket material stack including at least a plating seed layer. A stressor layer is formed on the non-ablated portions of the material stack and one portion of the stressor layer has an edge that defines the edge of the material layer region to be spalled. Laser ablation can be further used to form a trench that extends through a blanket stressor layer and into the base substrate itself. The trench has an edge that defines the edge of the material layer region to be spalled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicants: King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen W. Bedell, Cheng-Wei Cheng, Keith E. Fogel, Devendra K. Sadana, Katherine L. Saenger, Norma E. Sosa Cortes, Ning Li, Ibrahim Alhomoudi
  • DATA STORAGE DEVICE AND METHOD OF PROCESSING A SIGNAL IN A DATA STORAGE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130128373
    Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, a data storage device is provided. The data storage device includes a recording channel configured to carry a signal; a detector configured to detect the signal from the recording channel; and a noise prediction circuit configured to predict noise affecting the recording channel and the detected signal based on a noisy channel model. According to further embodiments of the present invention, a method of processing a signal in a data storage device is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Agency for Science, Technology and Research
    Inventor: Agency for Science, Technology and Research
  • Color Adjustable Luminescent Powder and Preparation Method Thereof
    Publication number: 20130126786
    Abstract: A color-adjustable luminescent powder is provided, the chemical general formula of which is (YaGdbEuc)2O3·xZn(1-m)AlmO, wherein 0?a?0.99, 0?b?0.99, 0.01?c?0.08, provided that a+b+c=1 and a and b are not 0 simultaneously; x is the molar ratio between Zn(1-m)AlmO and (YaGdbEuc)2O3, 0.01?x?0.20, and 0.001?m?0.05. A preparation method of the above luminescent powder is also provided, which comprises the following steps: adding an aqueous alcohol solution containing a complexing agent, and a surfactant to a mixed solution containing needed components to obtain a precursor solution, then aging the precursor solution, undergoing calcination treatment and cooling to obtain the said luminescent powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Ocean's King Lighting Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mingjie Zhou, Ting Lu, Yewen Wang, Wenbo Ma
  • ASSEMBLY CHAIR ASSEMBLED BY PLASTIC BOARD
    Publication number: 20130127224
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly chair assembled by plastic board, having a plurality of openings, a plurality of locking tabs, and a plurality of bending lines, and being capable of being bent and locked through man hand and manpower for being formed into the assembly chair without any tools, or being capable of disassembling through man hand and manpower for being formed into the plastic board without any tools, therefore, the assembly and the disassembly procedure can be easy; besides, the plastic board according to present invention is flat before assembly, and being able to be stacked up for storage, therefore, the storage capacity of the plastic board is small, and the plastic board would not fall down when being stacked up for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Shih-Chan Chiu, Jeng-Neng Fan
  • GTL-FPSO SYSTEM FOR CONVERSION OF ASSOCIATED GAS IN OIL FIELDS AND STRANDED GAS IN STRANDED GAS FIELDS, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF SYNTHETIC FUEL USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20130131197
    Abstract: Disclosed are a gas to liquids (GTL)-floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) system that can be used in offshore oil fields or stranded gas fields and a method for producing synthetic fuel using the same. More particularly, the disclosure relates to a GTL-FPSO system capable of producing liquid synthetic fuel from gas extracted from stranded gas fields or associated gas extracted from oil fields, including a reforming reactor and a liquid hydrocarbon producer, and a method for producing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Korea Institute of Science and Technology
    Inventor: Korea Institute of Science and Technology
  • ASSIST LAYERS FOR EUV LITHOGRAPHY
    Publication number: 20130129995
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods of fabricating microelectronics structures, and the resulting structures formed thereby, using EUV lithographic processes. The method involves utilizing an assist layer immediately below the photoresist layer. The assist layer can either be directly applied to the substrate, or it can be applied to any intermediate layer(s) that may be applied to the substrate. The preferred assist layers are formed from spin-coatable, polymeric compositions. The inventive method allows reduced critical dimensions to be achieved with improved dose-to-size ratios, while improving adhesion and reducing or eliminating pattern collapse issues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Brewer Science Inc.
    Inventor: Brewer Science Inc.
  • Apparatus and Method for Minimizing Drift of a Piezo-Resistive Pressure Sensor Due to the Progressive Release of Mechanical Stress Over Time
    Publication number: 20130125659
    Abstract: An absolute piezo-resistive pressure sensor system and method employing multiple pressure sensing elements operating simultaneously to detect pressure. Both pressure sensing elements being subject to a common reference pressure within a sealed cavity. The first pressure sensing element detecting an offset voltage resulting from the progressive release of mechanical stress at an assembly interface between the sensing element and a base plate on which the sensing elements are assembled. Electronic circuitry compensates the pressure measured by the second pressure sensing element based on the offset voltage detected by the first pressure sensing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Codman Neuro Sciences Sarl
    Inventor: Rocco Crivelli
  • PEPTIDE VACCINES FOR CANCERS EXPRESSING MPHOSPH1 OR DEPDC1 POLYPEPTIDES
    Publication number: 20130129759
    Abstract: The present invention provides peptides having an amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 192, 195, 197, 209, 225, 226, 228, 230, 240, 241, 243, 244, 249, 253, 254 or 255, as well as peptides having the above-mentioned amino acid sequences in which 1, 2, or several amino acids are substituted, deleted, or added, wherein the peptides possess cytotoxic T cell inducibility. The present invention also provides drugs for treating or preventing a disease associated with the over-expression of MPHOSPH1 and/or DEPDC1, e.g. cancers, containing these peptides as an active ingredient. The peptides of the present invention can also be used as vaccines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Oncotherapy Science, Inc.
    Inventors: Tomoaki Fujioka, Yusuke Nakamura, Takuya Tsunoda, Ryuji Osawa, Midori Shida
  • NOVEL ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130131172
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antimicrobial compounds, methods of their production as well as uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Agency for Science, technology and Research
    Inventors: Lianhui Zhang, Yinyue Deng, Jien Wu
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INCREASING PROTEIN STABILITY
    Publication number: 20130129727
    Abstract: Methods and systems for increasing stability of a target polypeptide in a serum are described. The methods and systems utilize a fusion protein comprising a single-domain antibody against a serum albumin (SASA), the target polypeptide and optionally a linker. The fusion protein has a significantly prolonged serum half life in comparison with the target polypeptide alone. The SASA fusion tag also facilitates the expression and purification of the fusion protein. This allows direct in vivo screening or utilization of the target polypeptide for its biological activity or efficacy regardless of its intrinsic serum half life, which has significantly increased the number of candidates for the development of novel protein based diagnosis or treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Nanjingjinsirui Science & Technology Biology Corporation
    Inventor: Nanjingjinsirui Science & Technology Biology Corp
  • CATALYSTS FOR RING-CLOSING METATHESIS
    Publication number: 20130131353
    Abstract: A catalyst composition is provided, which may be used for ring closing metathesis. In the composition, a catalyst is immobilized on a siliceous mesocellular foam support. A suitable catalyst for use in the composition is a Grubbs-type catalyst or a Hoveyda-Grubbs-type catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Agency for Science, Technology and Research
    Inventor: Agency for Science, Technology and Research
  • METHOD FOR RESETTING PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE, AND PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20130127504
    Abstract: A reset method of an photoelectric conversion device at least including a phototransistor having a first collector, a first base, and a first emitter, and a first field-effect transistor having a first source, a first drain, and a first gate, includes: connecting the first base, and one of the first source and the first drain of the first field-effect transistor by having a common region, or a continuous region, without a base electrode; supplying a base reset potential to the other of the first source and the first drain; and overlapping a time in which a first emitter potential is supplied to the first emitter and a time in which a first ON-potential that turns on the first field-effect transistor is supplied to the first gate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicants: RICOH COMPANY, LTD., National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
    Inventors: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science, RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
  • Method and Device for Collecting Audience Information
    Publication number: 20130132989
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a method for collecting audience information of a group of users in an audience measurement. The method may include each user dividing its private information into a private portion and a predetermined number of exchange portions; each user transmitting each of its exchange portions to a respective user of the predetermined number of users selected from the group of users; each user aggregating its private portion and exchange portions received from other users of the group of users, thereby producing randomized information; and aggregating the randomized information of the group of users, thereby producing aggregated private information for the group of users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Agency For Science, Technology And Research
    Inventor: Agency For Science, Technology And Research
  • BURN-IN TEST APPARATUS WITH FUNCTION OF ENERGY RECYCLING
    Publication number: 20130127482
    Abstract: A new electrical recycling apparatus for AC/DC power converter is provided to recycle the electricity in direct current to the input ends of the power converter to be tested to save a stage of power converter and avoid the complicated standard and requirement that feed the electricity to the mains supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Hong-Chan Chang, Cheng-Chien Kuo, Chien Huangli
  • METAL NANO PARTICLES DOPED WITH SILICATE LUMINESCENT MATERIALS AND PREPARATION METHODS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130126785
    Abstract: Metal nano particles doped with silicate luminescent materials and preparation methods thereof are provided. The luminescent materials are represented by the general formula: (Sr1-x-yAxEuy)3SiO5:Dz@Mn, wherein A is one or two selected from alkaline-earth metal elements, D is F or Cl, @ is for coating, M is one or two selected from Ag, Au, Pt, Pd or Cu metal nano particles, 0?x?0.5, 0.001<y?0.15, and 0?z?0.5. n is a molar ratio of metal nano particles to the silicon element, wherein 0<n?0.01. Compared to the luminescent materials in the art, the said luminescent materials have higher internal quantum efficiency, luminous intensity and stability, therefore they are appropriate to be used in coating technique and improve the visual effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Ocean's King Lighting Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mingjie Zhou, Rong Wang, Chaopu Shi, Wenbo Ma
  • GEOMETRIC CORRECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD BASED ON RECURSIVE BEZIER PATCH SUB-DIVISION CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
    Publication number: 20130128057
    Abstract: Provided is a geometric correction apparatus and method based on a recursive Bezier patch sub-division. A geometric correction method may include: receiving, from a camera, a first image that is obtained by photographing a black screen that is projected by a projector onto a projection surface; receiving, from the camera, a second image that is obtained by photographing a predetermined pattern that is projected by the projector onto the projection screen; generating a third image by subtracting the first image from the second image; and performing geometric correction with respect to the predetermined pattern to correct a distortion between the predetermined pattern and the third image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicants: National University of Sciences & Technology, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Electronics and Telecommunications Research In, National University of Sciences & Technology
  • METHOD FOR DETECTING INTERACTIONS BETWEEN TWO AND MORE BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
    Publication number: 20130130273
    Abstract: Disclosed is a novel method for detecting interactions of biomolecules. More particularly, the disclosed method includes (a) preparing a cell comprising (i) a first construct comprising a bait, a first labeling material and a translocation module; and (ii) a second construct comprising a prey and a second labeling material; (b) detecting the distribution of the first construct and the second construct in the cell. the present invention provides a method capable of detecting bindings and interactions occurring in a living cell in real time, and a method for screening a material that alters the binding and the interaction. The method of the present invention overcomes the disadvantages including inaccuracy and complexity of existing biomaterial interaction detection techniques. By labeling both constructs to promote accuracy, the present invention provides a novel real-time, antibody-free analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Korea Basic Science Institute
    Inventor: Korea Basic Science Institute
  • METHOD FOR ENHANCING POST-PROCESSING CONTENT OF BENEFICIAL COMPOUNDS IN BEVERAGES NATURALLY CONTAINING SAME
    Publication number: 20130129882
    Abstract: A process for enhancing polyphenolics content of beverages brewed from polyphenolic containing, processed beverage substrate by pre-soaking substrate (coffee beans, for example) before roasting and then quenching the substrate after processing with the liquid in which the substrate was first “pre-soaked.” Beverages produced from the treated substrate exhibit substantially increased polyphenolics content, when compared to conventionally processed beverage substrate of the same nature and processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicants: AMC Cancer Research Center, Oncology Sciences Corporation
    Inventors: Oncology Sciences Corporation, AMC Cancer Research Center