A method for the construction and utilization of a medical records system capable of providing a continuous data stream of epidemiological... Show moreA method for the construction and utilization of a medical records system capable of providing a continuous data stream of epidemiological data to the records system via kits provided to the symptomatic population to obtain and record an epidemiological profile in a searchable database by applying data mining or automated intelligence techniques whereby, when a valid epidemiological profile is established in the database, automated diagnosis and prescription of treatment may be had for patients presenting similar symptoms. Knowledge discovery techniques may further operate on the database to provide suggested courses of treatment for a virtual class of patients, epidemic threat awareness, and knowledge of drug resistance mutations by a pathogen without direct query of the database. Sponsorship: Illinois Institute of Technology and Northwestern University United States Patent Show less
Compositions for use as catalysts in electrochemical reactions are described. The compositions are alloys prepared from two or more elemental... Show moreCompositions for use as catalysts in electrochemical reactions are described. The compositions are alloys prepared from two or more elemental metals selected from platinum, molybdenum, osmium, ruthenium, rhodium, and iridium. Also described are electrode compositions including such alloys and electrochemical reaction devices including such catalysts. Sponsorship: Penn State Research Foundation Sponsorship: Illinois Institute of Technology United States Patent Show less
A water-containing region at or near the surface of the earth, such as a landfill, that is contaminated with hazardous materials is... Show moreA water-containing region at or near the surface of the earth, such as a landfill, that is contaminated with hazardous materials is decontaminated by heating the region with bound radio frequency energy from a bound-wave transmission line excitor array disposed outside the region to a temperature to boil water and thereby increase the permeability of the region. The heating is continued by dielectric heating after water has boiled from at least a portion of the region to heat the portion to elevated temperatures substantially above the boiling point of water. The materials may then be rendered innocuous in situ in a number of ways, as by pyrolysis, thermally assisted decomposition, or reaction with an introduced reagent, such as oxygen. The materials may also be driven from the region, as by distillation or by evaporation and steam drive and then collected and disposed of, as by incineration. Sponsorship: IIT Research Institute United States Patent Show less
Modified scrap rubber particles, a method for forming the modified rubber particles and compositions including the modified rubber particles.... Show moreModified scrap rubber particles, a method for forming the modified rubber particles and compositions including the modified rubber particles. The rubber particles are impregnated with at least one polymerizable monomer and polymerized to impregnate the rubber particles with a polymer. The impregnated polymer provides the modified rubber particles with improved properties which increase the potential uses for recycled scrap rubber. The modified rubber particles are useful in surface coatings, such as latex paint or powder coatings and can be used as a soil substitute. Sponsorship: Illinois Institute of Technology United States Patent Show less
An electron beam head for reproducing magnetically recorded video signals wherein magnetic fields from the record medium are channeled to the... Show moreAn electron beam head for reproducing magnetically recorded video signals wherein magnetic fields from the record medium are channeled to the interior of the envelope to deflect the primary electrons transversely to the scanning direction of the beam. In one embodiment, the sensing electrodes are at opposite sides of the magnetic field region at an end wall of the envelope, while in another embodiment the primary electron beam passes through the openings in a grid of magnetic wires so as to interact with the magnetic fields therebetween, electrostatic deflecting means serving to deflect the electron beam through a substantial angle as it leaves the grid so as to impinge on sensing electrodes remote from the grid. In a third embodiment, secondary electrons are conducted into a branch tube extending from the main envelope and a single electrode senses the degree of deflection of the secondary electrons by the magnetic fields permeating the secondary emission region. Sponsorship: IIT Research Institute United States Patent Show less
Method and apparatus for transducing a plurality of video signals on a record medium by interlacing recorded fields of different signals along... Show moreMethod and apparatus for transducing a plurality of video signals on a record medium by interlacing recorded fields of different signals along a channel, and using a series of scanners or a scanner with shiftable scanning beam for repeatedly reproducing each recorded field, or using a scanner and a repeater device to reproduce and repeat each recorded signal, and thus provide for display of a continuous sequence of fields, while using much less record medium for a given program. Sponsorship: IIT Research Institute United States Patent Show less
A video and/or audio magnetic transducer apparatus includes a capstan assembly formed with at least one annular groove therein and a... Show moreA video and/or audio magnetic transducer apparatus includes a capstan assembly formed with at least one annular groove therein and a compressible medium in the groove for nonrigidly backing a recording medium opposite a recording channel thereon. Adjustable stop means limit movement of a transducer head cooperable with the capstan when the head is in a cooperable operating position with respect to the recording medium for preventing damage thereto. Sponsorship: IIT Research Institute United States Patent Show less
A method for producing crystals and for screening crystallization conditions of chemical materials on distinct metallic islands with specific... Show moreA method for producing crystals and for screening crystallization conditions of chemical materials on distinct metallic islands with specific functional groups, for preparing and screening the conditions necessary to promote a specific polymorph of a crystal, and a means for testing and screening the more precise conditions suitable for achieving a desired size or form of a crystal. Sponsorship: Illinois Institute of Technology United States Patent Show less
A method and apparatus for spectrochemical analysis of a gas is provided in which the subject gas is mixed with a carrier gas and introduced... Show moreA method and apparatus for spectrochemical analysis of a gas is provided in which the subject gas is mixed with a carrier gas and introduced into an analysis space between two electrodes. A continuous direct current discharge between the electrodes is produced which sustains a plasma formed from the carrier gas so that components of the subject gas are excited to luminescence. Characteristic radiation emitted by the components is then detected. The carrier gas has a higher ionization potential than components of the subject gas and, for example, may be a noble gas. The method is operable at atmospheric pressure. The electrodes may be either solid wires or tubes through which the gas mixture enters and leaves the analysis space. Sponsorship: IIT Research Institute United States Patent Show less
Monochrome and color television recording and playback circuitry for coupling with a standard broadcast receiver. Recording signals supplied... Show moreMonochrome and color television recording and playback circuitry for coupling with a standard broadcast receiver. Recording signals supplied to the recording head without further amplification, and with circuitry for maintaining a good visual display during recording, and circuitry for phase correction and pulse modification. Playback circuitry for reduced thermal noise, phase correction and improved response. Frequency modulation sound on video track. Sponsorship: IIT Research Institute United States Patent Show less
A structural member having a core of porous material permitting fluid flow and an outer layer of composite material having rigid matrix with... Show moreA structural member having a core of porous material permitting fluid flow and an outer layer of composite material having rigid matrix with reinforcing material embedded therein. The member finds its primary use in prosthetics. Sponsorship: IIT Research Institute United States Patent Show less