Patents Issued in August 7, 2014
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Publication number: 20140220675Abstract: The present invention discloses novel dendritic cell maturation-inducing cytokine cocktails, and methods for inducting type-1 polarized dendritic cells in serum-free conditions which enhance the desirable properties of DC1s generated in serum-supplemented cultures. The invention further discloses methods and systems using IFN? and other ligands of the IFN? receptor, in combination with IFN? (or other type I interferons), poly I:C, and other IFN? (and IFN?) inducers to enhance the IL-12-producing properties of dendritic cells. More specifically, the present invention discloses type-1 polarized dendritic cells that have a unique combination of a fully-mature status and an elevated, instead of “exhausted”, ability to produce IL-12p70. allows for the generation of fully-mature DC1s in serum-free AIM-V medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Inventor: Pawel Kalinski
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Publication number: 20140220676Abstract: The invention relates to an isolated RNA that mediates RNA interference of an mRNA to which it corresponds and a method of mediating RNA interference of mRNA of a gene in a cell or organism using the isolated RNA.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Roland Kreutzer, Stefan Limmer
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Publication number: 20140220677Abstract: Gene-modified, inflammation-specific monocytes that comprise a 1-alpha-hydroxylase gene, where the 1-alpha-hydroxylase gene is expressed to produce functional 1-alpha-hydroxylase enzyme when the monocytes transdifferentiate into gene-modified, inflammation-specific macrophages. Gene-modified, inflammation-specific macrophages that comprise a 1-alpha-hydroxylase gene. A method for treating one or more than one inflammation-related condition or disease, the method comprising administering gene-modified, inflammation-specific monocytes that comprise a 1-alpha-hydroxylase gene, where the 1-alpha-hydroxylase gene is expressed to produce functional 1-alpha-hydroxylase enzyme when the monocytes transdifferentiate into gene-modified, inflammation-specific macrophages.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITYInventors: David J. Baylink, Kin-Hing William Lau, Xuezhong Qin
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Publication number: 20140220678Abstract: The present invention provides HIV-derived lentivectors which are safe, highly efficient, and very potent for expressing transgenes for human gene therapy, especially, in human hematopoietic progenitor cells as well as in all other blood cell derivatives. The lentiviral vectors comprise a self-inactivating configuration for biosafety and promoters such as the EF1? promoter as one example. Additional promoters are also described. The vectors can also comprise additional transcription enhancing elements such as the wood chuck hepatitis virus post-transcriptional regulatory element. These vectors therefore provide useful tools for genetic treatments such as inherited and acquired lympho-hematological disorders, gene-therapies for cancers especially the hematological cancers, as well as for the study of hematopoiesis via lentivector-mediated modification of human HSCs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Inventors: Didier TRONO, Patrick SALMON
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Publication number: 20140220679Abstract: The disclosure provides, among other things, molecular markers for categorizing the neoplastic state of a patient, methods for using the molecular markers in diagnostic tests, nucleic acid and amino acid sequences related to the molecular markers, reagents for detection of molecular markers, and methods for identifying candidate molecular markers in highly parallel gene expression data.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITYInventor: Sanford D. Markowitz
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Publication number: 20140220680Abstract: The embodiments herein provide a xeno-free and a feeder free self-renewal extracellular matrix for long-term maintenance of undifferentiated Human Embryonic Stem Cells (hESCs) and undifferentiated Human Pluripotent Stem Cells (hPSCs) and a method of synthesizing the same. The extracellular matrix includes a conditioned medium comprising a neurobasal medium, a DMEM/F12 medium, a plurality of additives and a plurality of feeder cells. The plurality of additives are L-glutamine, ?-mercaptoethanol, nonessential amino acids and insulin-transferrin-selenite. The feeder cells are Human Dermal Fibroblasts (HDFs). The conditioned medium may be added with a Rho-associated Coiled Kinase (ROCK) inhibitor Y-27632. The extracellular matrix is in the form of a gel. The method comprises preparing a conditioned medium and incubating the conditioned medium for 24 hours or 72 hours at 37° C. The method comprises coating a plate with the prepared conditioned medium for 5 min or 15 min.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: ROYAN RESEARCHInventors: HOSSEIN BAHARVAND, MOHAMMAD PAKZAD
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Publication number: 20140220681Abstract: The invention provides cell culture conditions for culturing stem cells, including feeder-free conditions for generating and culturing human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). More particularly, the invention provides a culture platform that allows long-term culture of pluripotent cells in a feeder-free environment; reprogramming of cells in a feeder-free environment; single-cell dissociation of pluripotent cells; cell sorting of pluripotent cells; maintenance of an undifferentiated status; improved efficiency of reprogramming; and generation of a naïve pluripotent cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2011Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: FATE THERAPEUTICS, INC.Inventors: Bahram Valamehr, Ramzey Abujarour, Peter Flynn
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Publication number: 20140220682Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of isolating and culturing autologous pluripotent stem (aPS) cells. The present invention also provides isolated aPS cells, populations of aPS cells and cultures of aPS cells. Further provided are culture media for expanding aPS cells and methods of culturing aPS cells. The invention also provides for the use of aPS cells, e.g., for diagnostics, drug evaluation and screening, and regenerative medicine.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: The University of North Carolina at Chapel HillInventors: Diana Perkins, Clark Jeffries, Vandana Turaga
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Publication number: 20140220683Abstract: A method for maintaining stem cells in the undifferentiated state by mixing the stem cells with at least one extracellular hemoglobin, globin or globin protomer from annelids.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: HEMARINAInventor: Franck Zal
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Publication number: 20140220684Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising oxygen-releasing microcapsules containing hydrogen peroxide for protection of cells at room temperature. The oxygen-releasing microcapsules containing hydrogen peroxide according to the present invention has an excellent effect of improving the viability of cells at room temperature and thus can be effectively used as a composition for protection of cells in manipulating, storing, or transporting cells at room temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Inventors: Jeong Ok LIM, Chong Lau HUI
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Publication number: 20140220685Abstract: Structures and methods for tissue engineering include a multicellular body including a plurality of living cells. A plurality of multicellular bodies can be arranged in a pattern and allowed to fuse to form an engineered tissue. The arrangement can include filler bodies including a biocompatible material that resists migration and ingrowth of cells from the multicellular bodies and that is resistant to adherence of cells to it. Three-dimensional constructs can be assembled by printing or otherwise stacking the multicellular bodies and filler bodies such that there is direct contact between adjoining multicellular bodies, suitably along a contact area that has a substantial length. The direct contact between the multicellular bodies promotes efficient and reliable fusion. The increased contact area between adjoining multicellular bodies also promotes efficient and reliable fusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: The Curators of the University of MissouriInventors: Gabor FORGACS, Francoise Suzanne MARGA, Cyrille NOROTTE
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Publication number: 20140220686Abstract: A method in accordance with the present invention includes the steps of: concentrating cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells; and causing the mesenchymal stem cells thus concentrated to grow with use of a particular factor while maintaining undifferentiated state of the mesenchymal stem cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Inventors: Hiroyuki Abe, Hiroaki Kawasaki
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Publication number: 20140220687Abstract: Methods and systems forming biocompatible materials are disclosed herein. Forming a biocompatible material may include contacting a liquid, having a linking material, with an adjoining material having embedded therein a nucleating material that causes the linking material to nucleate and grow into the liquid. After a time sufficient to cause the linking material to grow substantially from the nucleating material into a space occupied by the liquid, the liquid may be solidified to form a solid such that the linking material secures the solid to the adjoining material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New YorkInventors: Samuel K. SIA, Brian Michael GILLETTE
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Publication number: 20140220688Abstract: The present invention relates to collagen hydrogels. Particularly, the invention relates to hydrogels comprising a telopeptide collagen (“telo-collagen”) and an atelopeptide collagen (“atelo-collagen”); hydrogels comprising collagen and chitosan; methods of making the hydrogels; methods of reducing gelation of a hydrogel mixture at room temperature; methods of reducing compaction of cells; and methods of culturing cells on such hydrogels.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: MedTrain Technologies, LLCInventors: Albert J. Banes, Mari Tsuzaki, Jie Qi
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Publication number: 20140220689Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to variant filamentous fungi having altered growth characteristics. Such variants are well-suited for growth in submerged cultures, e.g., for the large-scale production of enzymes and other proteins for commercial applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: DANISCO US INC.Inventors: Elizabeth A. Bodie, Robert James Pratt, II
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Publication number: 20140220690Abstract: The present invention relates to nucleic acid sequences and cellular proteins encoded by these sequences that are involved in infection or are otherwise associated with the life cycle of one or more pathogens.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2010Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITYInventors: Donald Rubin, Thomas Hodge, Robert Jeffrey Hogan
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Publication number: 20140220691Abstract: A method for determining a degree of aging of an oxidizing catalytic converter in an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine is provided. The method comprises generating a temporary increase in carbon monoxide levels in an exhaust gas stream, monitoring subsequent oxidizing action and determining a degree of aging of the oxidizing catalytic converter as a function of the measured oxidizing action. The method further comprises measuring a temperature rise during oxidation and correlating the aging of the converter to the speed of temperature rise.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Yasser Mohamed sayed Yacoub
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Publication number: 20140220692Abstract: A method of detecting hydrate formation includes monitoring a gas phase of interest. The gas phase is a mixture of gases comprising at least one hydrate forming gas. The monitoring includes determining the concentration of at least one component of the mixture of gases, or determining a ratio of concentration between two components of the mixture, at least one of which is the hydrate forming gas. When a change in the determined concentration or in the determined ratio of concentration is detected, relative to an earlier determination or relative to a pre-established base level concentration or base level range of concentration then formation of a hydrate is indicated. Apparatus for carrying out the method and methods for estimating the location of hydrate formation in a pipeline are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Heriot-Watt UniversityInventors: Bahman Tohidi, Jinhai Yang, Antonin Chapoy, Saeid Mazloum
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Publication number: 20140220693Abstract: A plunger 66 is moved downwardly in predetermined distance while the tip of the sample probe 15 is immersed in a sample to suck the sample into the probe. A pressure sensor 26 detects the pressure fluctuation during the suction operation, an AD converter converting the signals into digital signals to send the signals for a signal processing unit 76. The signal processing unit 76 extracts feature variables data of a suction waveform to calculate the Statistical distance D from normal group data. The Statistical distance D an a threshold value th are compared with each other, it is judged that there is an abnormality in the suction operation when the Statistical distance D is more than or equal to the threshold value th. When the Statistical distance D is smaller than the threshold value th, an operation is proceeded to a discharge operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: HITACHI HIGH-TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Isao Yamazaki, Masaharu Nishida, Kumiko Kamihara, Hideto Tamezane
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Publication number: 20140220694Abstract: The invention identifies and describes proteins that are differentially expressed in platelets resistant to anti-platelet agents such as aspirin (acetylsalicyclic acid) compared to those platelets that are sensitive to such agents. Methods for determining further such differentially expressed proteins and methods for determining an individual's sensitivity to anti-platelet agents, such as aspirin, prior to administration.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicants: ELECTROPHORETICS LIMITED, KING'S COLLEGE LONDONInventors: Timothy William Goodman, Albert Ferro, Emma Schofield, Malcolm Andrew Ward, Christopher Floyd
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Publication number: 20140220695Abstract: Compositions containing polyanthrylene and methods of making these compositions are disclosed herein. The polyanthrylene composition can, for example, be used for detection of iron in a sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Tongji UniversityInventors: Mei-rong Huang, Shao-jun Huang, Jiang-Ling Li, Xin-gui Li
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Publication number: 20140220696Abstract: The present invention is a method for detecting the extent of DNA damage in a subject suspected of having DNA damage wherein the damage results in the formation of aldehyde moieties in DNA comprising, obtaining a DNA sample from the subject, combining the DNA sample with a fluorescent, chromogenic, pro-fluorescent or pro-chromogenic hydrazine compound to from a fluorescent DNA, detecting the presence of the fluorescent DNA by monitoring the fluorescent emission and quantitating the fluorescent emission thereby determining the extent of DNA damage in the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: University of ChicagoInventors: David A. Schwartz, Stephen J. Kron
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Publication number: 20140220697Abstract: A system includes a sensor including a sensor pad and a well wall structure defining a well operatively coupled to the sensor pad. The well is further defined by a lower surface disposed over the sensor pad. The well wall structure defines an upper surface and defines a wall surface extending between the upper surface and the lower surface. The system further includes a conductive layer disposed over the lower surface and the wall surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Shifeng LI, James BUSTILLO, Wolfgang HINZ
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Publication number: 20140220698Abstract: A method for rapidly measuring melatonin adulteration of Chinese patent medicines and healthcare foods comprises: (1) extracting melatonin added to a Chinese patent medicine or healthcare food by using ethyl acetate; and (2) adding p-dimethylaminocinnamaldehyde to the extracted solution, and observing color. The method is rapid, simple and convenient, has strong specificity, high accuracy, reaction sensitivity, and a wide application range, and is applicable to on-site detection of melatonin adulteration of a Chinese patent medicine or healthcare food.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Inventors: Tiejie Wang, Yi Lu, Lihe Xiao, Xiaoying Guan, Dongqi Han, Guo Yin, Jue Wang, Xueqing Li, Yan Yan
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Publication number: 20140220699Abstract: A pH-buffer measurement system that has at least one source for modifying the pH of a fluid entering the system, the source selected from an acid source and a base source. The acid source adds an acid equivalent to provide an acid reacted fluid and the base source adds a base equivalent to provide a base reacted fluid. The source is in fluid communication with a flow path and a component for determining a fluid characteristic of the acid reacted fluid or the base reacted fluid. The fluid characteristic that is measured is any one of a gas phase pressure, an electrical conductivity, or thermal conductivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Bryant J. Pudil, Thomas E. Meyer, David B. Lura, Martin T. Gerber
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Publication number: 20140220700Abstract: A capillary absorption spectrometer and process are described that provide highly sensitive and accurate stable absorption measurements of analytes in a sample gas that may include isotopologues of carbon and oxygen obtained from gas and biological samples. It further provides isotopic images of microbial communities that allow tracking of nutrients at the single cell level. It further targets naturally occurring variations in carbon and oxygen isotopes that avoids need for expensive isotopically labeled mixtures which allows study of samples taken from the field without modification. The method also permits sampling in vivo permitting real-time ambient studies of microbial communities.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: M. Lizabeth Alexander, James F. Kelly, Robert L. Sams, James J. Moran, Matthew K. Newburn
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Publication number: 20140220701Abstract: A device (1) for extracting an extraction material, in particular for solid-phase micro-extraction, comprises an extractor (130) and a tip (100) for penetrating a separating layer, wherein the extractor (130) is connected to the tip (100). In a method for extracting an extraction material from a container with an extraction device (1), a separating layer of the container is penetrated by a tip (100) of an extractor (130), and the extraction material is extracted.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: CTC Analytics AGInventors: Kai Heinrich SCHUELER, Christophe SCHILLIG
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Publication number: 20140220702Abstract: Fluid storage containers and analysis cartridges for use in assay processes are presented. In addition, systems comprising such storage containers and analysis cartridges and methods of using such containers and cartridges are presented as well. In specific embodiments, fluid storage containers are configured to be coupled to analysis cartridges in a first stage and a second stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: LUMINEX CORPORATIONInventors: Ross JOHNSON, Chuck Collins
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Publication number: 20140220703Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of chemical detection. Specifically, the invention provides devices that respond quickly to various target chemical analytes present in the environment. Responses are based on a change in an electrical property (such as impedance or resistance) caused by adsorption or absorption of the target analyte(s) to or in a substrate-free chemical sensing element. The chemical sensing element is composed of a thin, electrically conductive polymer material (due to doping of structural polymer material(s) with electrically conductive particles and/or the use of electrically conductive polymer material(s)), which can allow vapors to pass through with little pressure drop. The chemical sensing material is either suspended in the environment, or emplaced adjacent to one or between two porous membranes, resulting in a sensing patch capable of high gas or vapor flux through the chemical sensing element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Inventors: Sanjay V. PATEL, Marcel BENZ
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Publication number: 20140220704Abstract: The present invention provides devices and articles of manufacture comprising a low-voltage operable, highly sensitive, and selectively responsive polymer for the detection of nitroaromatic compounds, including explosives. Resistive devices were fabricated by simple spin-coating on flexible and transparent substrates as well as silicon substrates, and were stable under ambient temperature and oxygen levels before exposure to the nitroaromatics. After exposure to 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT), the devices showed increased conductance, even with pg quantities of TNT, accompanied by a confirming color change from colorless to deep red. The relative conductance increase per unit exposure is the highest yet reported for TNT. Aromatic anion salts, on the other hand, did not induce any electronic responses. Methods of making the articles and devices, and their use are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: The Johns Hopkins UniversityInventors: Howard Edan Katz, Hoyoul Kong, Sun Jia, Jasmine Sinha
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Publication number: 20140220705Abstract: An analyzer provides conditions suitable for a reagent for performing latex immunoassay with a high sensitivity using a method of measuring scattered light. Irradiation light having a wavelength in the range of 0.65 to 0.75 ?m is used, and scattered light generated from a reaction solution is received at a light-receiving angle of 15° to 35° with respect to the irradiation direction during the rotational movement of the reaction container. The reagent contains latex particles the average peak particle diameter of which ranges from 0.3 ?m to 0.43 ?m and to which antibodies are sensitized. The reaction solution contains latex particles at a concentration at which the absorbance to irradiation light having a wavelength of 0.7 ?m is 0.25 abs to 1.10 abs, and a change in the amount of scattered light caused by the aggregation of the latex particles through antigens in a sample is measured and quantified.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: HITACHI HIGH-TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Takeshi Yogi, Sakuichiro Adachi, Tomonori Mimura, Hajime Yamazaki
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Publication number: 20140220706Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of molecularly imprinted polymers for detecting or removing target molecules.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: THE TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGEInventor: Joseph J. Belbruno
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Publication number: 20140220707Abstract: A dual tunnel barrier magnetic element has a free magnetic layer positioned between first and second tunnel barriers and an electrode over the second tunnel barrier. A two step etch process allows for forming an encapsulation material on a side wall of the electrode and the second tunnel barrier subsequent to the first etch for preventing damage to the first tunnel barrier when performing the second etch to remove a portion of the free layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: EVERSPIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Sanjeev Aggarwal, Kerry Nagel, Jason Janesky
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Publication number: 20140220708Abstract: The performance of an MR device has been improved by inserting one or more Magneto-Resistance Enhancing Layers (MRELs) into approximately the center of one or more of the magnetic layers such as an inner pinned (AP1) layer, spin injection layer (SIL), field generation layer (FGL), and a free layer. An MREL is a layer of a low band gap, high electron mobility semiconductor such as ZnO or a semimetal such as Bi. The MREL may further comprise a first conductive layer that contacts a bottom surface of the semiconductor or semimetal layer, and a second conductive layer that contacts a top surface of the semiconductor or semimetal layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Headway Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kunliang Zhang, Min Li, Yuchen Zhou
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Publication number: 20140220709Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to controlling CD uniformity of a wafer by controlling trim time on temperature in a plasma processing system. The plasma processing system has a wafer support assembly including a plurality of independently controllable temperature control zones across a chuck and a controller that controls each temperature control zone. The controller receives process control and temperature data associated with at least one wafer previously processed in a plasma chamber of the plasma processing system, and critical device parameters of a current wafer to be processed in the plasma chamber. The controller calculates a target trim time and a target temperature profile of the current wafer based on the process control and temperature data, and the critical device parameters. The current wafer is trimmed during the target trim time while the temperature of each device die location is controlled based on the target temperature profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: LAM RESEARCH CORPORATIONInventors: Yoshie Kimura, Tom Kamp, Eric Pape, Rohit DeshPande, Keith Gaff, Gowri Kamarthy
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Publication number: 20140220710Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide apparatus and method for reducing non uniformity during thermal processing. One embodiment provides an apparatus for processing a substrate comprising a chamber body defining a processing volume, a substrate support disposed in the processing volume, wherein the substrate support is configured to rotate the substrate, a sensor assembly configured to measure temperature of the substrate at a plurality of locations, and one or more pulse heating elements configured to provide pulsed energy towards the processing volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Applied Materials, Inc.Inventors: Wolfgang R. ADERHOLD, Aaron HUNTER, Joseph M. RANISH
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Publication number: 20140220711Abstract: A nitride film manufacturing apparatus forms a nitride film on a substrate provided in a chamber by a plasma CVD technique. Specifically, the nitride film manufacturing apparatus includes a controller for calculating a first period for applying first high-frequency power having a relatively high frequency and a second period for applying second high-frequency power having a relatively low frequency in order to obtain desired compressive stress or tensile stress of the nitride film, based on distribution of a refractive index of the nitride film and/or distribution of a deposition rate of the nitride film, the distribution falling within a predetermined numerical range and being obtained using the first high-frequency power and/or the second high-frequency power applied independently for forming the nitride film.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: SPP Technologies Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shoichi Murakami, Masayasu Hatashita
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Publication number: 20140220712Abstract: There are provided a susceptor having a recessed wafer mounting section, in which a semiconductor wafer is mounted and which is configured to include a circular bottom portion and a side wall portion, on an upper surface, a reaction chamber in which the susceptor is provided, an imaging unit that is provided above the reaction chamber and images the semiconductor wafer and the wafer mounting section, and an image analysis unit that analyzes the deviation of the semiconductor wafer from the wafer mounting section on the basis of an image captured by the imaging unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Inventors: Akira Okabe, Masanori Tanoguchi, Junichi Tomizawa
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Publication number: 20140220713Abstract: Arrayed imaging systems include an array of detectors formed with a common base and a first array of layered optical elements, each one of the layered optical elements being optically connected with a detector in the array of detectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Omnivision Technologies Inc.Inventors: Edward R. Dowski, JR., Paulo E.X. Silvieri, George C. Bames, IV, Vladislav V. Chumachenko, Dennis W. Dobbs, Regis S. Fan, Gregory E. Johnson, Miodrag Scepanovic, Satoru Tachihara, Christopher J. Linnen, Inga Tamayo, Donald Combs, Howard E. Rhodes, James He, John J. Mader, Goran M. Rauker, Kenneth Kubala, Mark Meloni, Brian Schwartz, Robert Cormack, Michael Hepp, Kenneth Ashley Macon, Gary L. Duerksen
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Publication number: 20140220714Abstract: The invention is directed to the provision of a method for manufacturing a semiconductor light-emitting element that eliminates the need for preparing a plurality of different fluorescent sheets. The method for manufacturing the semiconductor light-emitting element containing an LED die includes the steps of arranging the LED die on a fluorescent sheet containing a fluorescent substance and adjusting the amount by which the LED die is depressed into the fluorescent sheet so that the semiconductor light-emitting element has a desired color emission.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicants: CITIZEN HOLDINGS CO., LTD., CITIZEN ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Kazuaki Sorimachi
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Publication number: 20140220715Abstract: A thin-film deposition mask includes a mask body, the mask body having a first surface and a second surface that is an opposite surface of the first surface, the mask body having a plurality of deposition holes therein, and a spacer near the deposition holes, the spacer protruding from the first surface of the mask body in a vertical direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Inventor: Tae-Wook KANG
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Publication number: 20140220716Abstract: A method according to embodiments of the invention includes providing a wafer of semiconductor light emitting devices, each semiconductor light emitting device including a light emitting layer sandwiched between an n-type region and a p-type region. A wafer of support substrates is provided, each support substrate including a body. The wafer of semiconductor light emitting devices is bonded to the wafer of support substrates. Vias are formed extending through the entire thickness of the body of each support substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.Inventors: Daniel Alexandria Steigerwald, Jérôme Chandra Bhat, Salman Akram
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Publication number: 20140220717Abstract: A method for manufacturing an LED package includes the steps: providing a lead frame including many pairs of first and second electrodes, the first electrodes and second electrodes each including a main body, an extension electrode, and a supporting branch, the first electrodes in a column and the second electrodes in a column being linearly connected by a first and second tie bars, respectively; forming many molded bodies to correspond to the pairs of the first and second electrodes, the first and second main bodies being embedded into the molded bodies, the first and second extension electrodes being exposed out from a periphery of the molded body, bottoms of the first and second supporting branches being exposed at a bottom of the molded body; disposing LED dies in corresponding receiving cavities; and cutting the first and second tie bars and the molded bodies and the lead frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: ADVANCED OPTOELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: HOU-TE LIN, PIN-CHUAN CHEN, LUNG-HSIN CHEN
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Publication number: 20140220718Abstract: A method for manufacturing an LED (light emitting diode) package comprises following steps: providing an electrically insulated base, the base having a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto; an annular voltage stabilizing module is formed on the first surface; a first electrode is formed on the first surface, wherein the first electrode is attached to and encircled by the voltage stabilizing module; a second electrode is formed on the first surface, wherein the second electrode is attached to and encircles the voltage stabilizing module; an LED chip is mounted on the first electrode, wherein the LED chip is electrically connected to the first and second electrodes, and the LED chip and the voltage stabilizing module are connected in reverse parallel. Finally, an encapsulative layer is brought to encapsulate the LED chip.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: ADVANCED OPTOELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: HOU-TE LIN, CHAO-HSIUNG CHANG
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Publication number: 20140220719Abstract: Disclosed is a light emission element including, on a substrate having an insulative surface, a first electrode connected with a thin film transistor and an insulator covering the end of the first electrode, a layer containing an organic compound in contact with the first electrode, a second electrode in contact with the layer containing the organic compound. The first electrode has an inclined surface and the inclined surface reflects emitted light from the layer containing the organic compound. Further, a light absorbing multi-layered film absorbing external light is disposed on the portion of the first electrode covered with the insulator. The light absorbing multi-layered film comprising at least has a three-layered structure comprising a light transmitting film, a film partially absorbing light and a light transmitting film.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shunpei YAMAZAKI, Takeshi NODA, Yoshinari HIGAKI
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Publication number: 20140220720Abstract: An emissive layer deposited in graded manner using a plurality of nozzles is disclosed. A mixtures ejected from the plurality of nozzles may contain varying concentrations of host-to-dopant material. The nozzles, as disclosed, may be arranged in a sequential manner such that the order of the sequence is based on varying concentration of the host-to-dopant material. The nozzles may be configured to translate relative to an area of a substrate to allow sequential deposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: UNIVERSAL DISPLAY CORPORATIONInventors: Siddharth Harikrishna Mohan, Paul E. Burrows
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Publication number: 20140220721Abstract: Provided is a white light-emitting organic EL element wherein a flexible plastic substrate is used, but the resistance to negative effects caused by the flexibility is excellent; a removal of a light emitting layer interface caused by folding the element and a contact failure do not tend to occur; and the drive voltage can be reduced. The white light-emitting organic EL element is formed by providing at least two layers, i.e., a light emitting layer and a light emitting layer on the plastic substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: KONICA MINOLTA INCInventors: Yasunobu KOBAYASHI, Kunimasa HIYAMA
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Publication number: 20140220722Abstract: Provided are a method and an apparatus for manufacturing an organic EL device, which makes it possible to manufacture organic EL devices capable of suppressing quality degradation. The method for manufacturing an organic EL device, in which constituent layers of an organic EL element are formed by deposition over a substrate in the form of a strip, while the substrate is being moved in the longitudinal direction, includes a constituent layer-forming step of performing deposition over one surface of the substrate, while the substrate is being moved in the longitudinal direction, sequentially in first and second deposition units arranged along the moving direction of the substrate by discharging a vaporized material from an evaporation source. The constituent layer-forming step includes a plurality of upward deposition steps and a direction changing step.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: NITTO DENKO CORPORATIONInventors: Ryohei Kakiuchi, Satoru Yamamoto, Kanako Hida
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Publication number: 20140220723Abstract: A MEMS device with movable MEMS structure and electrodes is produced by fabricating electrodes and shielding the electrodes with diamond buttons during subsequent fabrication steps, such as the etching of sacrificial oxide using vapor HF. In some embodiments, the diamond buttons are removed after the movable MEMS structure is released.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: ANALOG DEVICES, INC.Inventor: ANALOG DEVICES, INC.
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Publication number: 20140220724Abstract: A method for producing a film, the method comprising melting a layer of precursor particles on a substrate until at least a portion of the melted particles are planarized and merged to produce the film. The invention is also directed to a method for producing a photovoltaic film, the method comprising depositing particles having a photovoltaic or other property onto a substrate, and affixing the particles to the substrate, wherein the particles may or may not be subsequently melted. Also described herein are films produced by these methods, methods for producing a patterned film on a substrate, and methods for producing a multilayer structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: UT-BATTELLE, LLCInventors: Chad E. Duty, Charlee JC Bennett, Ji-Won Moom, Tommy J. Phelps, Craig A. Blue, Quanqin Dai, Michael Z. Hu, Ilia N. Ivanov, Gerald E. Jellison, JR., Lonnie J. Love, Ronald D. Ott, Chad M. Parish, Steven Walker