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Barbara A. Balinski, Saint Joseph, MI US
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20110041260 | CONTROLLED MOISTURE REMOVAL IN A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE - An apparatus and method for reducing humidity both within laundry and within a laundry treating appliance in response to a door being opened or closed are disclosed. | 02-24-2011 |
20110041562 | ACTIVE MOISTURE REMOVAL IN A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE - An apparatus and method for actively dehumidifying the treating chamber of a laundry treating appliance to retard or eliminate the adverse effects of moisture-laden laundry remaining in the treating chamber or moisture remaining in the treating chamber or other areas of the appliance. | 02-24-2011 |
20130042416 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A LOAD AMOUNT IN A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE DURING LOADING AND PROVIDING INDICATIONS REGARDING SAME - An apparatus and method for operating a laundry treating appliance includes determining an amount of laundry load during loading of the laundry treating appliance and provides indications to a user regarding the monitored amount. | 02-21-2013 |
20130312202 | METHOD FOR REAL TIME DETERMINATION DURING LOADING OF VOLUMETRIC LOAD SIZE IN A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE - A method of determining a qualitative load size of laundry in a treating chamber of a laundry treating appliance based on both a weight signal from a weight determining device and a volume signal from a volume determining device, each device within the laundry treating appliance. | 11-28-2013 |
20140182068 | METHOD FOR REAL-TIME INDICATION OF LOAD SIZE DURING LOADING OF A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE - Methods and apparatus for operating a laundry treating appliance to indicate an amount of laundry in a treating chamber are disclosed. An example method includes as laundry is being placed in the treating chamber, illuminating the treating chamber with light, and as the laundry is being placed in the treating chamber, repeatedly adjusting at least one or a color and/or an intensity of the light based on an amount of laundry in the treating chamber. | 07-03-2014 |
20150337475 | CONTROLLED MOISTURE REMOVAL IN A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE - An apparatus and method for reducing humidity both within laundry and within a laundry treating appliance in response to a door being opened or closed are disclosed. | 11-26-2015 |
Barbara A. Bielska, Allentown, PA US
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20100075011 | Cooking oil antioxidant composition, method of preparation and use - Frying processes utilizing cooking oil at elevated temperatures can cause various degradation effects in the oil including oxidation, hydrolysis and/or polymerization. In the absence of additives to protect the oil, the nutritional profile and cooking performance of degraded oil diminishes the quality of food cooked therein. The disclosed methods and compositions provide beneficial and cost effective improvements in the cooking performance of oil used at elevated temperatures, for example, in food frying equipment. | 03-25-2010 |
Barbara A. Bloir, Payson, AZ US
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20120231115 | Grandma B's Pecan Caramel and Cinnamon Roll Kit - The invention provides a packaged kit featuring premeasured ingredients to easily and expediently create a scrumptious selection of pecan caramel cinnamon rolls. Each Grandma B's Pecan Caramel and Cinnamon Roll Kit is comprised of five individually packaged items and instructions to make the cinnamon rolls. | 09-13-2012 |
Barbara A. Butts-Cornish, Norco, CA US
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20110151067 | Decorative Apparatus to Hold Candy - An apparatus used to arrange and display decorative items or candy. A narrow stem comprises a plurality of holes running throughout the stem. A plurality of metal rods are inserted into respective holes in the stem. Each metal rod has is attached to a plastic petal, which also comprises a clip. A piece of candy can be attached to each clip and can be supported by each respective petal. The plurality of metal rods arranged in this manner create a visually appealing arrangement of decorative items or dispenser of candy. | 06-23-2011 |
Barbara A. Debaun, Woodbury, MN US
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20090059614 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM USING A PLURALITY OF LIGHT SOURCES - An illumination system includes a plurality of radiation generating sources, such as LED dies. A corresponding plurality of optical waveguides is also provided, with each waveguide having a first and a second end, with each first end being in optical communication with the corresponding LED die. An array of corresponding passive optical elements is interposed between the plurality of LED dies and the corresponding first ends of the plurality of optical waveguides. The illumination system provides for substantially high light coupling efficiency and an incoherent light output that can appear to the human observer as arising from a single point of light. In addition, the light can be output remotely at one or more locations and in one or more directions. | 03-05-2009 |
Barbara A. Fipp, Minneapolis, MN US
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20150204291 | FUEL INJECTORS WITH IMPROVED COEFFICIENT OF FUEL DISCHARGE - Nozzles and method of making the same are disclosed. The disclosed nozzles have at least one nozzle through-hole therein, wherein the at least one nozzle through-hole exhibits a coefficient of discharge, C | 07-23-2015 |
20150211462 | FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLES WITH AT LEAST ONE MULTIPLE INLET PORT AND/OR MULTIPLE OUTLET PORT - Nozzles and method of making the same are disclosed. The disclosed nozzles have at least one nozzle through-hole therein, wherein the at least one nozzle through-hole has (i) a single inlet opening along an inlet face and multiple outlet openings along an outlet face or (ii) multiple inlet openings along an inlet face and a single outlet opening along an outlet face. Fuel injectors containing the nozzle are also disclosed. Methods of making and using nozzles and fuel injectors are further disclosed. | 07-30-2015 |
Barbara A. Gervase, Vallejo, CA US
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20080318275 | Hepatitis C virus asialoglycoproteins - Two Hepatitis C Virus envelope proteins (E1 and E2) are expressed without sialylation. Recombinant expression of these proteins in lower eukaryotes, or in mammalian cells in which terminal glycosylation is blocked, results in recombinant proteins which are more similar to native HCV glycoproteins. When isolated by GNA lectin affinity, the E1 and E2 proteins aggregate into virus-like particles. | 12-25-2008 |
Barbara A. Harruff, Kettering, OH US
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20150266730 | METHOD OF GENERATING HYDROGEN FROM THE REACTION OF STABILIZED ALUMINUM NANOPARTICLES WITH WATER AND METHOD OF FORMING STABILIZED ALUMINUM NANOPARTICLES - A method of generating hydrogen gas from the reaction of stabilized aluminum nanoparticles with water is provided. The stabilized aluminum nanoparticles are synthesized from decomposition of an alane precursor in the presence of a catalyst and an organic passivation agent, and exhibit stability in air and solvents but are reactive with water. The reaction of the aluminum nanoparticles with water produces a hydrogen yield of at least 85%. | 09-24-2015 |
Barbara A. Jacob-Mungin, Atlanta, GA US
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20110319333 | METHOD AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT AND DETECTION OF ENDOTHELIN-1 RELATED KIDNEY DISEASES - The present application relates to methods of treating HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN) and/or focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) using endothelin-1 (ET-1) antagonists. The application further relates to a composition for the treatment of HIVAN and/or FSGS. A kit for detecting the presence of ET-1 or ET-1-associated biomarker in a biological sample is also disclosed. | 12-29-2011 |
20130252898 | METHOD AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT AND DETECTION OF ENDOTHELIN-1 RELATED KIDNEY DISEASES - The present application relates to methods of treating HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN) and/or focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) using endothelin-1 (ET-1) antagonists. The application further relates to a composition for the treatment of HIVAN and/or FSGS. A kit for detecting the presence of ET-1 or ET-1-associated biomarker in a biological sample is also disclosed. | 09-26-2013 |
20150335703 | METHOD AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT AND DETECTION OF ENDOTHELIN-1 RELATED KIDNEY DISEASES - The present application relates to methods of treating HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN) and/or focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) using endothelin-1 (ET-1) antagonists. The application further relates to a composition for the treatment of HIVAN and/or FSGS. A kit for detecting the presence of ET-1 or ET-1-associated biomarker in a biological sample is also disclosed. | 11-26-2015 |
Barbara A. Marcheschi, Fairfax Station, VA US
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20140264045 | Optically Stimulated Luminescence Dosimetry Using Doped Lithium Fluoride Crystals - An optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dosimeter system. An OSL reader configured to produce data indicative of a radiation exposure, one or more OSL dosimeters fabricated from a thermoluminescent material, a light stimulation source configured to stimulate the OSL dosimeter to produce luminescence emissions, and a light-detection system that measures the intensity of such luminescence emissions and converts the electrical signal to a binary string that can be processed by an appropriately programmed computer configured to analyze data from the reader and produce data indicative of an extent of radiation exposure. Dose information is obtained without requiring heating of the dosimeter. The dosimeter can be interrogated multiple times with minimal loss of dose information. | 09-18-2014 |
Barbara A. Martovitz, Brunswick, OH US
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20110244976 | Apparatus for Analyzing a Swing of a Sporting Equipment - An apparatus for sporting equipment includes a housing. An inlet orifice is disposed on a first side of the housing for enabling a volume of air to enter the housing in response to the housing being passed through the air generally about a plane defining a swing. An exhaust orifice disposed on a second side of the housing for enabling the volume of air to exit the housing to produce a sound indicative of a path of the housing about the plane. Means joins the housing to the sporting equipment. | 10-06-2011 |
Barbara A. Niksch, Capistrano Beach, CA US
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20160100983 | OCULAR SYSTEM WITH ANCHORING IMPLANT AND THERAPEUTIC AGENT - Ocular implants, delivery devices and methods for treating ocular disorders are disclosed. One method involves inserting an implant on one side of an eye. The implant has an anchor on a distal end portion and an outlet opening that is disposed proximal of the anchor. The implant is advanced across the eye to the other side of the eye. The anchor is inserted into eye tissue on the other side of the eye. A therapeutic agent is eluted using the implant. | 04-14-2016 |
Barbara A. Niksch, Laguna Niguel, CA US
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20080200860 | SYSTEM FOR TREATING OCULAR DISORDERS AND METHODS THEREOF - Systems and methods for treating ocular disorders are disclosed. One system has an implant and a delivery device. The implant has inlet and outlet portions, a lumen extending therebetween and communicating with inlet and outlet ports. The implant is sized so that in use aqueous humor flows from an anterior chamber of an eye through the implant and into a uveal scleral outflow path of the eye. The delivery device is configured to advance the implant from within the anterior chamber, with the outlet portion leading the inlet portion, to a location where the outlet and inlet ports respectively communicate with the uveal scleral outflow path and the anterior chamber. One method involves advancing an implant from within the anterior chamber, and draining fluid from therein such that fluid flows into an implant inlet port and out through an implant outlet port and into the uveal scleral outflow path. | 08-21-2008 |
20090138022 | OCULAR IMPLANT DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - Systems and methods for treating ocular disorders are disclosed. One system has a delivery instrument, with a non-linear axis, configured to be inserted into an anterior chamber of an eye and moved to a location proximate a physiologic outflow pathway of the eye. The delivery instrument carries an implant that has a distal end sized for insertion into tissue such that aqueous humor drains from the anterior chamber to the physiologic outflow pathway. One method involves inserting a non-linear portion of a delivery device into the anterior chamber to position an implant within the eye. Another method involves using a delivery device with a curved distal portion to implant an implant at a location communicating with the physiologic outflow pathway. The delivery can be through a corneal incision and the implant can comprise a drug. | 05-28-2009 |
20090143712 | SELF-TREPHINING IMPLANT AND METHODS THEREOF FOR TREATMENT OF OCULAR DISORDERS - Implants and methods for treating ocular disorders are disclosed. One implant has a tubular member, with inlet and outlet ends, and a cutting member connected thereto. The tubular member is configured to extend through eye tissue such that the inlet and outlet ends reside respectively in an anterior chamber and a physiologic outflow pathway of the eye. Desirably, the cutting member is configured to make an incision in the eye tissue for receiving at least a portion of the tubular member. One method involves introducing an implant, with proximal and distal ends, into the anterior chamber and penetrating eye tissue using an implant distal portion. The implant is advanced from the anterior chamber into the penetrated eye tissue to locate the distal and proximal ends respectively in the physiologic outflow pathway and the anterior chamber. Aqueous humor is conducted between the proximal and distal ends. | 06-04-2009 |
20110092878 | OCULAR IMPLANT DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHODS THEREOF - Systems and methods for treating ocular disorders are disclosed. One system has a delivery instrument, with a non-linear axis, configured to be inserted into an anterior chamber of an eye and moved to a location proximate a physiologic outflow pathway of the eye. The delivery instrument carries an implant that has a distal end sized for insertion into tissue such that aqueous humor drains from the anterior chamber to the physiologic outflow pathway. One method involves inserting a non-linear portion of a delivery device into the anterior chamber to position an implant within the eye. Another method involves using a delivery device with a curved distal portion to implant an implant at a location communicating with the physiologic outflow pathway. The delivery can be through a corneal incision and the implant can comprise a drug. | 04-21-2011 |
20120071809 | OCULAR IMPLANT SYSTEMS - Implants and methods for treating ocular disorders are disclosed. One implant has a tubular member, with inlet and outlet ends, and a cutting member connected thereto. The tubular member is configured to extend through eye tissue such that the inlet and outlet ends reside respectively in an anterior chamber and a physiologic outflow pathway of the eye. Desirably, the cutting member is configured to make an incision in the eye tissue for receiving at least a portion of the tubular member. One method involves introducing an implant, with proximal and distal ends, into the anterior chamber and penetrating eye tissue using an implant distal portion. The implant is advanced from the anterior chamber into the penetrated eye tissue to locate the distal and proximal ends respectively in the physiologic outflow pathway and the anterior chamber. Aqueous humor is conducted between the proximal and distal ends. | 03-22-2012 |
20130310930 | OCULAR IMPLANT WITH DOUBLE ANCHOR MECHANISM - The invention relates generally to medical devices and methods for the treatment of ocular disorders. An ocular implant having an inlet portion with a first anchor and an outlet portion with a second anchor is provided. The first anchor is configured to be positioned adjacent eye tissue, for example, within an anterior chamber of an eye, and the second anchor is configured to be positioned within a physiological outflow pathway of the eye. The implant, when implanted in the eye, is configured to conduct fluid from the anterior chamber to the physiological outflow pathway. Desirably, the second anchor is deployable and is configured to secure the implant within the physiological outflow pathway. Also provided is an ocular treatment method which involves implanting the implant to secure the implant within the physiological outflow pathway by deploying the second anchor. | 11-21-2013 |
20140012177 | OCULAR IMPLANT WITH THERAPEUTIC AGENTS AND METHODS THEREOF - Implants and methods for treating ocular disorders are provided. One method involves introducing an implant into an anterior chamber of an eye. The implant is implanted into eye tissue adjacent the anterior chamber such that a proximal end of the implant resides in the anterior chamber following implantation. A therapeutic agent is eluted from the implant into the eye. Desirably, the release of the therapeutic agent from the implant is controlled. The controlled release of the therapeutic agent can be at a chosen rate and/or for a selected duration which can be episodic or periodic. The therapeutic agent can be an antiproliferative agent, an anti-inflammatory drug, or a compound for treating glaucoma or ocular hypertension. | 01-09-2014 |
Barbara A. Orolin, West Linn, OR US
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20140166498 | WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems and methods for purifying fluids, such as water. In some embodiments, the water is first filtered by known filtering methods, such as by reverse osmosis or distillation. Once a flow is sensed in the fluid, electrolyte is added to the filtered fluid. Oxygen and hydrogen gas is then formed in the electrolytic filtered fluid via electrolysis to provide a treated fluid. | 06-19-2014 |
Barbara A. Smith, S. Hamilton, MA US
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20140065922 | Weavable Construction toys for Young children - This is a toy that involves weaving thin plastic strips through notches in a variety of fun shapes. It is designed for young children to develop finger dexterity as they manipulate the plastic strips to go in and out of the notches. The shapes vary in size, color, theme and complexity. Toy difficulty is graded by the number and sizes of notches and number of sides each strip has. The easiest toys designed for younger children have larger, less notches and simple strips. The more complex shapes have smaller and more notches and use strips that may have 2 or more sides or complex curves. In addition, some shapes and corresponding strips have holes so that after the strips are woven and aligned they can be laced with string. The types and themes of shapes that are woven with one or more strips are limitless. | 03-06-2014 |
Barbara A. Springman, North Ridgeville, OH US
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20100305538 | Sanitary napkin - The sanitary napkin includes an inner core of absorbent material that is spirally or helically wound along its length and tapers in diameter from a larger first end to a smaller second end. A layer of soft, pliable, liquid-pervious material encapsulates the inner core. The larger end of the napkin is configured in a thin flat profile and is provided a string or other positioning member to enhance placement and removal of the napkin. Although described above as an absorbent pad for vaginal discharge, it is recognized that the napkin could also be used to absorb rectal discharge in instances after hemorrhoid surgery and the like. | 12-02-2010 |
Barbara A. Vitabile-Woo, Essex GB
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20110071175 | Indoles and Their Therapeutic Use - Compound of formula (I) are ligands of the CRTH2 receptor, useful inter alia for treatment of inflammatory conditions. Wherein X is —SO | 03-24-2011 |
Barbara A. Zuke, Rochester, MI US
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20130180178 | TUNABLE WATER DEFLECTOR - A water deflector includes a skeleton and a skin. The skeleton fills substantially the entire perimeter of an access opening. The skin is formed integrally over the skeleton, such that at least a portion of the skeleton is captured by the skin. The skin also spans substantially all of an interior of the access opening. A snap feature is formed in the skeleton and configured to mate to a perimeter of the access opening. Therefore, the skeleton is configured to hold the water deflector in the access opening such that the water deflector prevents passage of moisture through the access opening. | 07-18-2013 |