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Adam Katz, Charlottesville, VA US
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20090202615 | Compositions for Treating Biofilms and Methods for Using Same - Compositions containing a surface active agent and a sub-lethal amount of an antimicrobial agent and methods for using such compositions are provided herein. | 08-13-2009 |
Amanda B. Katz, Windham, NH US
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20120088228 | METHODS OF PRODUCING HIGH TITER, HIGH PURITY VIRUS STOCKS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The purity and titer of virus stocks used for virus clearance studies have a significant influence on study outcome, and impact how well the scale-down model represents the production-scale process. Impurities in virus stocks are particularly important in the testing of small virus retentive filters because these impurities may cause a filter to foul prematurely, leading to underestimation of the true throughput capability of the filter and consequent inappropriate sizing of the production scale unit. In addition, impurities can also affect the levels of virus clearance observed by altering the fouling mechanisms and subsequent fluid passage through the virus filter. Described herein are methods for making, producing and using high purity virus stocks having high titer. | 04-12-2012 |
Aron Katz, Denver, CO US
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20100190726 | Novel Phyllanthus Extract - A method is described for producing an extract of | 07-29-2010 |
20140038168 | NOVEL DRUG TARGET SITE WITHIN GP120 OF HIV - The present invention relates to a method of designing an inhibitor of the binding of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) glycoprotein (gp)120 to a CD4-receptor or to the integrin alpha4 beta7 (a4b7). The inhibitor interacts with at least two amino acid residues comprised in six motifs within the 3-dimensional structure of gp120. Also provided are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof and uses thereof in the development of an inhibitor of the binding of a HIV gp120 to a CD4-receptor or an integrin alpha4 beta7 (a4b7). The inhibitors are useful for the prevention or treatment of an HIV infection and/or diseases associated with an HIV infection. | 02-06-2014 |
Benjamin B. Katz, Knoxville, TN US
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20090071834 | Methods and Devices for Concentration and Fractionation of Analytes for Chemical Analysis Including Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization (MALDI) Mass Spectrometry (MS) - A device is described for pre-concentration and purification of analytes from biological samples (such as human serum, plasma, homogenized solid tissue, etc.) to be analyzed by Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Mass Spectrometry (MALDI MS) and methods of use thereof are provided. | 03-19-2009 |
Beverly Katz, Livonia, MI US
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20080310124 | COUPLING ARRANGEMENT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE TO A VEHICLE BODY - An electronic control module mounted to an adaptive vehicle mount or directly onto a car body. The control module includes a casing which may have at least one leverage tab integral with the casing. The casing also includes an integral fastening tab, and may act as a lever such that the leverage tab and fastener tab withstand forces which counterbalances the force exerted on the casing when the casing is mounted to an adaptive vehicle mount or directly onto the car body. | 12-18-2008 |
Beverly M. Katz, Livonia, MI US
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20090306857 | AUTOMOTIVE IMPACT SENSING SYSTEM - A motor vehicle impact sensing system for a vehicle that includes a controller that is connected to a pressure sensor that cooperates with a discrete deformable vessel. The pressure sensor is operatively positioned relative to the deformable vessel such that changes in the vessel generate a signal indicative of a pressure change. The signal associated with the pressure change is communicated from the pressure sensor to the controller. If the signal exceeds a threshold, such as where there is a rapid pressure increase in the vessel, the controller initiates one or more safety measures, such as deploying airbags or the like, to reduce the effects of an undesired impact. The deformable vessel and pressure sensor form a sensor assembly that can be located in one or more of various locations throughout the vehicle including its front end, its doors, quarter panels, side panels, and/or its rear end. | 12-10-2009 |
20100004819 | CONSERVED ENERGY METRICS FOR FRONTAL IMPACT SENSING ALGORITHM ENHANCEMENT IN MOTOR VEHICLES - A motor vehicle is provided that has a deployable occupant protection device, a controller that manages deployment activity, and a sensor located in a forward portion of the vehicle that produces a forward crash signal in response to crash stimulus. The forward crash signal varies between positive and negative values over time. At least some of the negative values are converted to positive values, defining a conditioned crash signal which is processed with an integrating algorithm, defining a conserved energy crash metric value that supplements processing of a central crash signal while evaluating a potential crash event(s). The conserved energy crash metric value can be used as a confirmatory factor, influencing whether to deploy the deployable occupant protection device. Or, for deployable occupant protection devices having multiple deployment stages, the conserved energy crash metric value can be used in determining whether to initiate one or more of the deployment stages. | 01-07-2010 |
20130179042 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CALIBRATING ROLLOVER SETTINGS OF A VEHICLE - A method and system for controlling rollover calibration settings of a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle has a roll axis extending from a front end of the vehicle to a back end of the vehicle. The method comprises monitoring an off-road signal indicating whether the vehicle is operating in an off-road mode or a default mode, monitoring a speed signal indicative of the speed of the vehicle, and selecting the rollover calibration settings of the vehicle based on the off-road signal and the speed signal. | 07-11-2013 |
Bob H. Katz US
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20120097172 | INTRAUTERINE DEVICE - An intrauterine device for applying force to a wall of a uterus to promote contraception without blocking the fallopian tubes may include an elongate member formed of a resilient material and having a default expanded configuration and a spring portion disposed approximately at a midpoint between two ends of the elongate member. The IUD may also include two tissue contact members, one tissue contact member disposed at one of the two ends of the elongate member and the other tissue contact member disposed at the other end. The tissue contact members may generate a laterally directed force against the wall of the uterus when the intrauterine device assumes its default expanded configuration. | 04-26-2012 |
Bradley J. Katz, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20100271592 | APPARATUS FOR MEASURING CRITICAL FLICKER FUSION FREQUENCY AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Apparatuses and methods are provided for measuring the critical flicker fusion frequency of a subject. The apparatus in one aspect comprises two or more light sources, each flickering at a different predetermined frequency. The subject selects one light source from an array of light sources defining a first range of frequencies, the selection representing the light source of lowest frequency that appears as fused to the subject. The frequencies of the light sources are adjusted to second predetermined frequencies defining a second range. The subject selects the light source of lowest frequency that appears as fused to the subject. The frequency value of the second selection can be assigned as the subject's critical flicker fusion frequency. | 10-28-2010 |
Daniel Katz, Stamford, CT US
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20110138028 | Managing Networking Events - Methods and systems for managing networking events are provided. An application for managing networking events may be provided to a mobile device. The application may or may not include information regarding a particular networking event. Such information may be imported, downloaded, or entered by a user. The user may prepare for the networking event by creating a customized agenda including the particular activities and tasks that are of interest to the user. While the user is at the networking event and participating in such activities or tasks, the user may add information to an entry regarding such activity or task. Such information may be saved and later used to generate a report, which may be published on a social media site. | 06-09-2011 |
David Katz, Atlanta, GA US
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20120270292 | Photo-Inactivated Viruses and Systems and Methods of Using the Same - The present disclosure relates generally to systems and methods for the photo-inactivation of microorganisms. More specifically, the present invention is directed towards the photo-inactivation of microorganisms, such as viruses, using at least one furanocoumarin and broad spectrum pulsed light. For example, an aspect of the present invention includes a method for inactivating a herpesvirus, such as herpes B virus or herpes virus papio 2 using a psoralen and broad spectrum pulsed light. | 10-25-2012 |
David L. Katz, Hamden, CT US
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20130039719 | TAKE DOWN NAIL/SCREW - A fastening system for securing an object to a support includes a fastener having two shank members with one shank member being longer than the other. In a first embodiment, the fastening system is formed by a nail for securing an object to a support broadly comprises a head, a first shank having a first length, a second shank having a second length different from the first length, and the second shank being secured to the first shank. In a second embodiment, the fastening system is formed by a screw for securing an object to a support, which comprises a head, a first threaded member integrally formed with the head, a second non-threaded member having a loop portion with an aperture; and the first threaded member passing through the aperture in the loop portion. | 02-14-2013 |
20130108993 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SCORING A DIET | 05-02-2013 |
Edward Katz, Cartersville, GA US
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20110180772 | HAND OPERATED JACKS FOR LIFTING FILE CABINETS - This invention discloses mechanical and hydraulic jacks for lifting heavy fireproof and burglary proof file cabinets with their contents inside for transportation to a truck or other destination. This jack can also lift lateral or regular file cabinets with their contents inside for transportation. It discloses a hook assembly which can be extended over the top of the cabinet remote from the jack with a hook to hold the cabinet from tilting. It discloses a lifting assembly with a lifting plate at the front bottom of the jack for inserting under the bottom corners of the cabinet for lifting. A device for tilting the cabinet away from the jack is disclosed to allow the lifting plate to be inserted under the cabinet. A lifting plate on the front bottom of the jack can be extended under the end of a file cabinet which is secured by the hooking assembly. | 07-28-2011 |
Edward Katz, Portland, OR US
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20110213277 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT OF MOTOR SIGNS AT THE EXTREMITIES - Disclosed embodiments include a system for objective assessment of motor signs at the extremities that comprises (a) a device for objective motor sign measurement, (b) a test protocol defining a prescribed repetitive activity, and (c) a signal processing and analysis system to generate one or more impairment metrics. According to a particular embodiment, the device for objective motor sign measurement is characterized by including means for producing a continuous measure of position of a limb or extremity during said prescribed repetitive activity during the entire movement. | 09-01-2011 |
Edward R. Katz, Cartersville, GA US
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20090173021 | ENTRYWAY PROTECTOR - The present invention is a entryway protector for use with elevator door jamb panels to protect the surfaces of the panels from sustaining damage from collisions with moving equipment, building materials and furniture. The entryway protector includes the main sections and an angled guide and a minor section which is attached at approximately a right angle. The entryway protector is constructed of a material that is sufficiently rigid to protect the elevator door jamb panel and also to remain in proper position. The preferred material is polycarbonate. The entryway protector may be attached to the elevator door jamb panel by suction cups. Preferably the entryway protector is made at a height of approximately forty inches so that two entryway protectors are need for each elevator door jamb panel. Two entryway protectors can be attached together by one or more H clamps. | 07-09-2009 |
Frank Katz, Monroe, IN US
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20110204678 | SIDEWALL CONSTRUCTION FOR TRAILER - A sidewall construction arrangement for a trailer includes a plurality of upstanding panels. Each panel includes two opposing flanges. The flanges are disposed on opposing lateral edges of the panel. Adjacent flanges of two adjacent panels partially overlap each other. Each of a plurality of vertically oriented logistics posts includes two lateral margins. A first of the margins is attached to a respective first of the flanges of the two partially overlapping panels. A second of the margins of the post is attached to each of the first and second flanges of the two partially overlapping panels. | 08-25-2011 |
20130221702 | SIDEWALL CONSTRUCTION FOR TRAILER - A sidewall construction arrangement for a trailer includes a plurality of upstanding panels. Each panel includes two opposing flanges. The flanges are disposed on opposing lateral edges of the panel. Adjacent flanges of two adjacent panels partially overlap each other. Each of a plurality of vertically oriented logistics posts includes two lateral margins. A first of the margins is attached to a respective first of the flanges of the two partially overlapping panels. A second of the margins of the post is attached to each of the first and second flanges of the two partially overlapping panels. | 08-29-2013 |
Gary M. Katz, Northbrook, IL US
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20110099045 | Assumed Demographics, Predicted Behavior, and Targeted Incentives - A system and method for anticipating consumer behavior and determining transaction incentives for influencing consumer behavior comprises a computer system and associated database for determining cross time correlations between transaction behavior, for applying the function derived from the correlations to consumer records to predict future consumer behavior, and for deciding on transaction incentives to offer the consumers based upon their predicted behavior. | 04-28-2011 |
20140156401 | ASSUMED DEMOGRAPHICS, PREDICTED BEHAVIOR, AND TARGETED INCENTIVES - A system and method for anticipating consumer behavior and determining transaction incentives for influencing consumer behavior comprises a computer system and associated database for determining cross time correlations between transaction behavior, for applying the function derived from the correlations to consumer records to predict future consumer behavior, and for deciding on transaction incentives to offer the consumers based upon their predicted behavior. | 06-05-2014 |
20140316874 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING RELATIVE PRICE POINT INCENTIVES BASED UPON PRIOR CUSTOMER PURCHASE BEHAVIOR - The invention provides a system, computer program, and method for generating price point based incentives comprising determining a category specific price point ( | 10-23-2014 |
Geoffrey Katz, Norwalk, CT US
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20120030049 | METHOD OF PROVIDING RENTAL AND PURCHASE MARKET FOR TEXTBOOKS - A method for renting a textbook from a seller through a rental and purchase exchange system, the method including the steps of: a provider computer monitoring seller sale list prices of textbooks; the provider computer collecting information on a value of the textbook listed for sale by the seller; the provider computer determining if the textbook listed for sale is rentable; if the textbook is rentable, the provider computer determining a rental price for the textbook for a determined period term of time and adding the rental price to the seller sale listing of the textbook; the provider computer determining if the textbook has been rented to a current renter; if the textbook has been rented to a renter, the provider computer sending instructions to the seller to ship the textbook to the current renter directly. A computer system, and computer program product are also discussed. | 02-02-2012 |
Glenn Katz, Potomac, MD US
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20120042066 | Managed Network Device - A network appliance may be configured to transmit data over a multiple networks from one or more client applications, for example, enterprise business applications. The network appliance may receive and analyze information regarding the multiple different networks transmitting over different transmission media, e.g., terrestrial and wireless, and to switch a client application from a primary network to a backup network based on a detected change in network availability. For example, the determination to switch transmission networks may be based on an outage of a primary network, or based on an efficiency or cost analysis, along with other factors. The network appliance may be in communication with an appliance network server, for example, to receive and compile statistics and remotely reconfigure a plurality of network appliances installed in remote locations. | 02-16-2012 |
Gregory Talbott Katz, Seattle, WA US
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20100083097 | System And Method For Determining The Data Model Used To Create A Web Page - A system for determining the data used to create a web page includes a web server configured to generate a web page, the web page comprising at least one content object, a content management system coupled to the web server and a content manifest provided by the web server, the content manifest including a content identifier for the at least one content object on the web page. | 04-01-2010 |
20100174861 | System And Method For Refreshing Cached Data Based On Content Update Frequency - A system for refreshing cached data based on content update frequency includes an application/presentation layer coupled to a caching layer, the caching layer including cached content, and a content management system coupled to the application/presentation layer, the content management system configured to provide a content invalidation message to the caching layer informing the caching layer when the cached content is updated. | 07-08-2010 |
Harry Katz, Bellevue, WA US
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20090327430 | DETERMINING EMAIL FILTERING TYPE BASED ON SENDER CLASSIFICATION - Determining email filtering type based on sender classification. Incoming email is accessed and a sender of the incoming email is identified. The reputation of the sender of the incoming email is determined. An email sender classification is made based on the reputation of the sender. A determination of the type of filtering operations to be performed by an email filter on the email is made based on the classification. The parameters of the type of filtering operations to be performed are determined. The parameters of the type of filtering operations to be performed are provided to the email filter. | 12-31-2009 |
Harry S. Katz, Bellevue, WA US
Harry Simon Katz, Bellevue, WA US
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20090193093 | REDUCING UNWANTED AND UNSOLICITED ELECTRONIC MESSAGES BY EXCHANGING ELECTRONIC MESSAGE TRANSMISSION POLICIES AND SOLVING AND VERIFYING SOLUTIONS TO COMPUTATIONAL PUZZLES - The present invention provides for generating inputs that can be provided to a message classification module to facilitate more reliable classification of electronic messages, such as, for example, as unwanted and/or unsolicited. In one embodiment, a sending messaging server provides an appropriate response to address verification data thereby indicating a reduced likelihood of the sending messaging server using a forged network address. In another embodiment, it is determined if a messaging server is authorized to send electronic messages for a domain. In yet another embodiment, electronic message transmission policies adhered to by a domain are identified. In yet a further embodiment, a sending computer system expends computational resources to solve a computational puzzle and includes an answer document in an electronic message. A receiving computer system receives the electronic message and verifies the answer document. | 07-30-2009 |
Howard E. Katz, Owings Mills, MD US
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20090111086 | KIT FOR FACILE DEPOSITION AND EVALUATION OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - An emulsion includes a substantially continuous liquid medium, and a plurality of droplet structures dispersed within the substantially continuous liquid medium. Each droplet structure of the plurality of droplet structures includes an outer droplet of a first liquid having an outer surface; an inner droplet of a second liquid having an inner surface contained within the outer surface of the outer droplet of the first liquid, the second liquid being immiscible in the first liquid, wherein the inner and outer droplets have a boundary surface region therebetween; an outer layer of block copolymers disposed on the outer surface of the outer droplet; and an inner layer of block copolymers disposed on the inner surface of the inner droplet. The block copolymers include a hydrophilic polymer block and a hydrophobic polymer block that act in combination to stabilize the droplet structure, and the first liquid is immiscible in the substantially continuous liquid medium. | 04-30-2009 |
Howard Edan Katz, Owings Mill, MD US
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20110163301 | PYROMELLITIC DIIMIDE ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTORS AND DEVICES - n-type organic semiconductors have a pyromellitic diimide structure and electronic or electro-optic devices include pyromellitic diimide compounds as organic semiconductors. Specific semiconductors include pyromellitic diimide compounds have sidechains comprising fluorine substituted aliphatic or aromatic moieties linked to the pyromellitic diimide structure by an alkylene or heteroalkylene linking group. An electronic or electro-optic device includes a first electrode, a second electrode space apart from the first electrode, and an organic semiconductor layer arranged between the first and second electrodes. The organic semiconductor layer comprises a pyromellitic diimide compound. | 07-07-2011 |
20130099211 | DEVICES HAVING HIGH DIELECTRIC CONSTANT, IONICALLY-POLARIZABLE MATERIALS - An electronic or electro-optic device has a first electrode, a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode, and a dielectric layer disposed between the first and second electrodes. The dielectric layer has electrically insulating planar layers with intercalated ions therebetween such that the electrically insulating planar layers provide a barrier to impede movement of the intercalated ions to the first and second electrodes under an applied voltage while permitting a polarization of the dielectric layer while in operation. | 04-25-2013 |
20130115136 | CIRCUITS, DEVICES AND SENSORS FOR FLUID DETECTION - An electronic device includes a first field effect transistor that includes a first gate electrode, a first drain electrode, and a first source electrode; a second field effect transistor that includes a second gate electrode, a second drain electrode, and a second source electrode, the first and second gate electrodes being at least one of electrically connected or integral, and the first and second source electrodes being at least one of electrically connected or integral; an input electrode electrically connected to the first and second gate electrodes; and an output electrode electrically connected to the first and second source electrodes. The first field effect transistor also includes a first semiconductor material. The second field effect transistor further also incudes a second semiconductor material. At least one of the first semiconductor material and second semiconductor material has a surface that can be exposed to a fluid and changes an electrical property thereof while being exposed to the fluid. | 05-09-2013 |
20130161599 | ELECTRO-CHEMICAL SENSORS, SENSOR ARRAYS AND CIRCUITS - An electro-chemical sensor includes a first electrode, a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode, and a semiconductor channel in electrical contact with the first and second electrodes. The semiconductor channel includes a trapping material. The trapping material reduces an ability of the semiconductor channel to conduct a current of charge carriers by trapping at least some of the charge carriers to localized regions within the semiconductor channel. The semiconductor channel includes at least a portion configured to be exposed to an analyte to be detected, and the trapping material, when exposed to the analyte, interacts with the analyte so as to at least partially restore the ability of the semiconductor channel to conduct the current of charge carriers. | 06-27-2013 |
Howard Edan Katz, Baltimore, MD US
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20100283042 | DEVICES HAVING HIGH DIELECTRIC CONSTANT, IONICALLY-POLARIZABLE MATERIALS - An electronic or electro-optic device has a first electrode, a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode, and a dielectric layer disposed between the first and second electrodes. The dielectric layer has electrically insulating planar layers with intercalated ions therebetween such that the electrically insulating planar layers provide a barrier to impede movement of the intercalated ions to the first and second electrodes under an applied voltage while permitting a polarization of the dielectric layer while in operation. | 11-11-2010 |
Howard Edan Katz, Owings Mills, MD US
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20100244001 | MEGAHERTZ ORGANIC/POLYMER DIODES AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - Featured is an organic/polymer diode having a first layer composed essentially of one of an organic semiconductor material or a polymeric semiconductor material and a second layer formed on the first layer and being electrically coupled to the first layer such that current flows through the layers in one direction when a voltage is applied in one direction. The second layer is essentially composed of a material whose characteristics and properties are such that when formed on the first layer, the diode is capable of high frequency rectifications on the order of megahertz rectifications such as for example rectifications at one of above 100 KHz, 500 KhZ, IMHz, or 10 MHz. In further embodiments, the layers are arranged so as to be exposed to atmosphere. | 09-30-2010 |
20100289019 | PATTERNING DEVICES USING FLUORINATED COMPOUNDS - A method for producing a spatially patterned structure includes forming a layer of a material on at least a portion of a substructure of the spatially patterned structure, forming a barrier layer of a fluorinated material on the layer of material to provide an intermediate structure, and exposing the intermediate structure to at least one of a second material or radiation to cause at least one of a chemical change or a structural change to at least a portion of the intermediate structure. The barrier layer substantially protects the layer of the material from chemical and structural changes during the exposing. Substructures are produced according to this method. | 11-18-2010 |
20110024727 | LOW-VOLTAGE, N-CHANNEL HYBRID TRANSISTORS - Hybrid semiconducting-dielectric materials and electronic or electro-optic devices using the hybrid semiconducting-dielectric materials. Hybrid semiconducting-dielectric materials comprise molecules that have a core section that provides an n-type semiconducting property and side chains that provide a dielectric property to a layer of hybrid semiconducting-dielectric material. Specific hybrid semiconducting-dielectric materials include tetracarboxylic diimide compounds having sidechains comprising fluorine substituted aliphatic or aromatic moieties linked to the tetracarboxylic diimide structure by an alkylene or heteroalkylene linking group. | 02-03-2011 |
20120232238 | LADDER-TYPE OLIGO-P-PHENYLENE-CONTAINING COPOLYMERS WITH HIGH OPEN-CIRCUIT VOLTAGES AND AMBIENT PHOTOVOLTAIC ACTIVITY - Ladder-type oligo-p-phenylene containing donor-acceptor copolymers are disclosed. The ladder-type oligo-p-phenylene can be used as an electron donor unit in the disclosed copolymers to provide a deeper highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) level for obtaining polymeric solar cells having a higher open-circuit voltage. Particular electron-accepting units, e.g., a divalent fused-ring heterocyclic moiety selected from the group consisting of a substituted or unsubstituted benzothiadiazole, a substituted or unsubstituted quinoxaline, a substituted or unsubstituted benzobisthiazole, and a substituted or unsubstituted naphthothiadiazole, can be used to tune the electronic band gaps of the polymers for a better light harvesting ability. The disclosed copolymers exhibit field-effect mobilities as high as 0.011 cm | 09-13-2012 |
20140220704 | ARTICLES COMPRISING TEMPLATED CROSSLINKED POLYMER FILMS FOR ELECTRONIC DETECTION OF NITROAROMATIC EXPLOSIVES - 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. | 08-07-2014 |
Jacqueline Katz, Atlanta, GA US
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20100158939 | VACCINE AGAINST PANDEMIC STRAINS OF INFLUENZA VIRUSES - The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for eliciting an immune response against avian or pandemic influenza. The compositions include adenovirus vectors comprising avian influenza antigens, recombinant adenovirus and immunogenic compositions comprising such recombinant vectors and adenovirus. Methods for eliciting an immune response against avian or pandemic influenza involving administering such adenovirus vectors or recombinant adenovirus are also provided. | 06-24-2010 |
20110311586 | Materials and methods for respiratory disease control in canines - The subject invention pertains to isolated influenza virus that is capable of infecting canids and causing respiratory disease in the canid. The subject invention also pertains to compositions and methods for inducing an immune response against an influenza virus of the present invention. The subject invention also pertains to compositions and methods for identifying a virus of the invention and diagnosing infection of an animal with a virus of the invention. | 12-22-2011 |
20150056235 | MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR RESPIRATORY DISEASE CONTROL IN CANINES - The subject invention pertains to isolated influenza virus that is capable of infecting canids and causing respiratory disease in the canid. The subject invention also pertains to compositions and methods for inducing an immune response against an influenza virus of the present invention. The subject invention also pertains to compositions and methods for identifying a virus of the invention and diagnosing infection of an animal with a virus of the invention. | 02-26-2015 |
Jean-Jacques Katz, Novi, MI US
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20100179239 | METHOD OF MINIMIZING COMPRESSION SET OF FOAM - A method of minimizing compression set of foam includes introducing a composition including a first component and a second component that is reactive with the first component into a cavity of a mold, curing the composition to form a foam inside the cavity, demolding the foam, and heating the foam by induction after demolding to thereby minimize compression set of the foam. A method includes introducing the composition into the cavity, heating the mold via conduction of the mold to thereby cure the composition and form the foam inside the cavity, heating the foam by induction before demolding to thereby minimize compression set of the foam, and demolding the foam. The foam includes a reaction product of the first and second components. The foam has a compression set after heat aging of ≦10% at 10 minutes after the foam is demolded from the cavity of the mold. | 07-15-2010 |
20110212317 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RECYCLING SCRAP, INCLUDING AUTOMOTIVE INTERIOR TRIM SCRAP - Useful articles are produced from shredded post-industrial (scrap), including post-consumer automotive interior trim parts obtained from vehicles. Feedstock is shredded into a fluff and mixed with an isocyanate prepolymer adhesive composition. The mixture may be placed into a mold, onto a continuous web or between laminating rolls to cure the mixture under pressure. The curing step can take place at room or elevated temperatures and only requires moisture either from the atmosphere or present in the shredded scrap or fluff. The articles produced may natural wood sheets such as Luan or wood composite boards currently adhered with urea-formaldehyde or phenol-formaldehyde resins. Other applications include structural or non-structural parts such as bulk heads, roofs, floors or vertical walls used in automotive vehicles, tractor trailers, recreational vehicles or marine vessels. | 09-01-2011 |
20130000826 | LIGHTWEIGHT, MULTI-LAYERED STRUCTURAL COMPOSITES USING RECYCLED LANDFILL-BOUND SCRAP - A composite structure is based on a sandwich construction and a one-step molding process. The composite structure or component comprises a core layer having two outer layers on each side of the core layer. The outer layers may be composed of automotive interior trim scrap adhered with an isocyanate adhesive composition. Core layer and outer layers are thermally pressed in a single step or process to form the finished structural, multi-layer product. Decorative layers can be added as part of the one-step process. The resulting panels can be used in the manufacture of automotive, construction, furniture and other components. | 01-03-2013 |
Jeffrey Katz, West Hartford, CT US
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20090200867 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR SCHEDULING POWER USAGE - A system for scheduling electric power consumption cycles is provided. A consumption cycle is a time period of human scale, minutes or hours typically, rather than an electrical cycle. The system includes an electric-powered device driven by power supplied by an electric power network. The system also includes a consumption cycle data (CCD) requesting module communicatively linked to the electric-powered device. The link may use electric power lines via methods such as Broadband over Power Line, or may be wireless. The CCD requesting module is configured to generate a CCD request requesting allocation of electric power from the electric power network. Additionally, the system includes an electric power network node electrically connected to the electric-powered device from which electric power is conveyed to the electric-powered device. The system also includes a CCD responding module communicatively linked to the CCD requesting module. The CCD responding module is configured to determine whether the request for allocation of power can be granted subject to a predetermined capacity constraint. | 08-13-2009 |
Jeffrey Katz, Columbia, MD US
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20130214001 | HYDRATION DEVICE - Disclosed is a hydration device including at least one fillable bladder in fluid communication with a first end of an adjustable semi-rigid tube; a first valve connected to a second end of the adjustable semi-rigid tube; a base configured to transmit at least a portion of a user's weight as a positive pressure to the at least one fillable bladder; and a support structure connected to the base and the adjustable semi-rigid tube. | 08-22-2013 |
Jeffrey Katz, Tucson, AZ US
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20110274725 | DECOMPOSABLE BIOCOMPATIBLE HYDROGELS AND SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - Biocompatible, triggerable degradation, polymerizable hydrogels, uses and delivery devices are disclosed. These hydrogels are at least substantially water soluble macromers, having a variety of uses especially for ocular therapy. The macromers include at least one water soluble region, at least one region which is degradable via a triggering event, usually by hydrolysis, and at least two free radical-polymerizable regions. The regions can, in some embodiments, be both water soluble and trigger able degradable. The macromers are polymerized by exposure of the polymerizable regions to free radicals generated by photosensitive chemicals and dyes. An advantage of these polymer hydrogels is that they can be polymerized rapidly in an aqueous surrounding. Precisely conforming, semi-permeable, biodegradable films or membranes can thus be formed on tissue in situ to serve as biodegradable barriers, as carriers for living cells or other biologically active materials, and as surgical adhesives for the eye. | 11-10-2011 |
Jeffrey B. Katz, Brookeville, MD US
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20140137304 | FORCE RESISTANT GARMENT - A force resistant garment provides a glove configured to at least partially cover a hand. The garment includes a force resistant material such as a para-aramid synthetic fiber. The garment also includes a body portion that at least partially covers a front side and a back side of the hand and wrist. In this manner, portions of the hand remain uncovered, while other portions of the hand that are prone to injuries while cutting, shearing, or applying other forces, remain protected by the garment. The garment includes a strength enhanced portion for providing additional resiliency against a force. The strength enhanced portion positions in proximity the fingers. The garment also includes non-strength enhanced portion for covering portions of the hand that require less protection, but still benefit from additional padding. The non-strength enhanced portion positions in proximity to a front side and a back side of the hand. | 05-22-2014 |
Jeffrey Bart Katz, Durango, CO US
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20100057503 | SECURE SYSTEM AND METHOD TO PAY FOR A SERVICE PROVIDED AT A RESERVATION - A method and system for allowing the setting of reservations and the pre-authorization of credit to purchase a desired service for which a reservation is made. A customer accesses a reservation system that is integrated with a credit authorization system. The customer may make a reservation and substantially simultaneously become pre-authorized to pay for services to be provided at the reservation by one of any number of credit providers. Pre-authorized credit and reservation information is then supplied to the service provider in advance of services being provided, expediting the overall transaction time and allowing for a secure and cardless transaction procedure. The reservation and preauthorization information are typically stored upon the reservation system and then passed to the point-of-sale systems, but other types of input/output storage devices could be used to perform this function. | 03-04-2010 |
20140149290 | RESERVATION-BASED PREAUTHORIZATION PAYMENT SYSTEM - A method and system for allowing the setting of reservations and the pre-authorization of credit to purchase a desired service for which a reservation is made. A customer accesses a reservation system that is integrated with a credit authorization system. The customer may make a reservation and substantially simultaneously become pre-authorized to pay for services to be provided at the reservation by one of any number of credit providers. Pre-authorized credit and reservation information is then supplied to the service provider in advance of services being provided, expediting the overall transaction time and allowing for a secure and cardless transaction procedure. The reservation and preauthorization information are typically stored upon the reservation system and then passed to the point-of-sale systems, but other types of input/output storage devices could be used to perform this function. | 05-29-2014 |
Jennifer Katz, Minneapolis, MN US
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20090037257 | SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC COMMERCE - A system that utilizes peer influences to help advertisers to reach target audiences. This system used peer recommendations through Widgets and comments to influence consumer behavior. This is a system for placing advertising on Influencer websites or pages includes determining the audience of the Influencer and setting tags to characterize the audience. An advertiser chooses tags to characterize an advertising campaign or offer and the system determines which of the influences provide matches or partial matches to the advertising campaigns or offers. Influencers pick which campaigns they wish to offer to their audience and install a Widget on their website or page(s) that is used to display ads and process click-throughs. Influencers are rewarded with payments or reward incentives for placing the campaigns or offers and/or if the campaigns are successful. A web system is configured to provide the necessary functions to support the ad placement and rewards process. | 02-05-2009 |
20090037349 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANANGING TRAVEL CLUBS - Systems and methods for managing travel clubs are described. A system comprises a client computer; a server computer, communicatively connected to the client computer with a network system; and a processing system to run on the client computer, wherein the processing system is configured to: present indications of a plurality of participating airlines to a user, wherein the participating airlines are included in a travel club; receive a selection of at least one airline from the plurality of airlines from the user; and use a pricing model to determine a fare for a flight associated with the selected at least one airline, wherein the pricing model is associated with the travel club. | 02-05-2009 |
Jonathan I. Katz, Clayton, MO US
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20110200262 | SPATIAL DATA ENCODING AND DECODING - Methods and systems for spatial data encoding and decoding are described. A tile may be designated within a source frame. The tile may be divided into at least one bit area. A particular message bit value of a message may be accessed. A statistical property calculation may be performed on a pixel variable value of available pixels within the tile. A pixel variable value of pixels in the particular bit area of a target frame may be shifted to encode a particular message bit. A particular pixel variable value of a particular pixel of the plurality of pixels may be shifted by a shift value. The shift value may be in accordance with the statistical property calculation, the particular message bit value, and a particular modulation pattern value of the plurality of modulation pattern values for the particular pixel within the particular bit area. | 08-18-2011 |
20130028526 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMAGE REGISTRATION - A system including a planning module configured to generate a transition plan in response to a deviation of the vehicle system from an operating plan. The transition plan designates one or more tractive operations or braking operations to be implemented by the vehicle system to achieve a designated operating parameter prior to an approaching location along the route. A vehicle control module is configured to control operation of the vehicle system according to the transition plan as the vehicle system travels toward the approaching location from a location where the vehicle system deviates from the operating plan. The planning module is configured to generate a prospective plan in response to the deviation. The prospective plan designates one or more tractive operations or braking operations to be implemented by the vehicle system when the vehicle system at least one of moves past the approaching location or completes the transition plan. | 01-31-2013 |
Jonathan L. Katz, Columbia, MD US
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20080226559 | Benztropine Compounds and Uses Thereof - Disclosed are benztropine analogs having the formula (I) in which Ar is a C | 09-18-2008 |
20080279775 | Benztropinamine Analogs as Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors - Disclosed are benztropinamine analogs having the formula I (I) in which E is NR | 11-13-2008 |
20130202529 | BENZTROPINE COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed are benztropine analogs having the formula (I) | 08-08-2013 |
Joseph Katz, Baltimore, MD US
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20120220027 | Magnetically Coupled System For Mixing - The invention provides a mixing system comprising a magnetically coupled drive system and a foil for cultivating algae, or cyanobacteria, in an open or enclosed vessel. The invention provides effective mixing, low energy usage, low capital expenditure, and ease of drive system component maintenance while maintaining the integrity of a sealed mixing vessel. | 08-30-2012 |
20130149777 | Magnetically Coupled System For Mixing - The invention provides a mixing system comprising a magnetically coupled drive system and a foil for cultivating algae, or cyanobacteria, in an open or enclosed vessel. The invention provides effective mixing, low energy usage, low capital expenditure, and ease of drive system component maintenance while maintaining the integrity of a sealed mixing vessel. | 06-13-2013 |
20130157352 | Magnetically Coupled System For Mixing - The invention provides a mixing system comprising a magnetically coupled drive system and a foil for cultivating algae, or cyanobacteria, in an open or enclosed vessel. The invention provides effective mixing, low energy usage, low capital expenditure, and ease of drive system component maintenance while maintaining the integrity of a sealed mixing vessel. | 06-20-2013 |
Joseph Katz, Atlanta, GA US
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20110110364 | SECURE CUSTOMER SERVICE PROXY PORTAL - A portal system for secure, aggregated and centralized management and access of disparate customer service and social networking environments is disclosed. A user interface provides multiple, parameter-based automated service scripts, each configured to utilize customer information. The scripts link to vendor-specific, scenario-specific, and social networking-specific interfaces that have common user interface elements. Shared and dedicated reverse automation gateways are configured to emulate the step-by-step self-service aspects of web sites and interactive voice response systems. The portal system eliminates or reduces inbound toll-free telephone charges for vendor contact centers and additionally links the same to social networking systems. | 05-12-2011 |
20120330765 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BIOMETRICS-BASED FRAUD PREVENTION - The system employs the use of biometric authentication, a fraud control gateway and widget, and a point of sale sensor to restrict the use of credit cards or other financial tokens to authenticated actual owners of the card or token. The card or token holder will have biometric information entered into a database during an initiation or enrollment process, and subsequent uses of the card may be authenticated by comparing the biometric information of the attempted user to biometric information stored in the system. The biometric component is used for voice authentication. As part of a multi-factor security schema, the biometric authentication is combined with a series of point of sale and fraud control methods to ensure a comprehensive security umbrella for financial transactions. Both financial institution limits to transactions and consumer-preferred limits to transactions are employed. | 12-27-2012 |
20130060856 | SOCIAL PROXY AND PROTOCOL GATEWAY - A social proxy and protocol gateway for interfacing with a carrier network, a social listening device, a social network or proprietary social feedback apparatus, and a contact center and contact center database is disclosed. A data link is connected to a carrier network to receive, author tags, attributes, and routing information requests and other routing data. Additional data links are connected to a contact center database and a social network listening device or proprietary social feedback apparatus to obtain information used in determining routing and tagging instructions. A user interface is connected to the social proxy and protocol gateway to accept configurable conditions for determining routing instructions. A text conversion function and speech conversion function is disclosed for providing media conversion for the requirements of each target enterprise contact center. | 03-07-2013 |
20130179156 | QR DATA PROXY AND PROTOCOL GATEWAY - A quick response (QR) proxy and protocol gateway for interfacing with a carrier network, a QR-equipped device, and a contact center and contact center database is disclosed. A data link is connected to a carrier network to receive QR codes and other data. Additional data links are connected to a contact center database and a QR-equipped device to obtain information used in determining routing and tagging instructions. A user interface is connected to the gateway to accept configurable conditions for determining routing instructions. There is a text conversion function and speech conversion function for each target enterprise contact center. Synchronization between stored user preferences to automated or semi-automated customer service routes is provided by a consumer preference template system. | 07-11-2013 |
Larry Katz, Reisterstown, MD US
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20120284566 | END TO END EMAIL MONITOR - A disclosed example method to monitor an email system involves sending a test email to an email server. The email server is to automatically forward the test email to a plurality of email accounts of corresponding domains different from one another and different from the email system. When the test email does not arrive at the plurality of email accounts within a time period, a notification identifying the email server is generated. Other test emails are distinguished from the test email based on checksum values in subject fields of the test email and the other test emails. The other test emails correspond to different ones of a plurality of other email systems being tested for operability. Each checksum uniquely identifies a respective one of the test emails and a respective one of the email systems. | 11-08-2012 |
20140289345 | END TO END EMAIL MONITOR - A disclosed example method to monitor an email system involves sending a first test email from a first email system to a second email system. The first test email is addressed to a first destination email address associated with the second email system and having first information identifying the first test email and the second email system. The example method also involves retrieving, from an email account having a second destination email address different from the first destination email address, a plurality of other test emails from other email systems being tested for operability. The other test emails include second information identifying corresponding ones of the other test emails and corresponding ones of the other email systems. The example method involves determining whether the first test email fails to arrive at the email account within a time period from the second email system. | 09-25-2014 |
Laurence M. Katz, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20120282227 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE INDUCTION OF HYPOTHERMIA - Provided herein are methods for the induction of hypothermia and the treatment of clinical insults in a subject through the administration of a regulated hypothermic multidrug combination. The compositions or multidrug combinations of the invention comprise a regulated hypothermic compound or a dopamine receptor agonist; a vasoactive compound; and an antiarrhythmic compound or a serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. Additional agents can be included in the composition including at least one of an antioxidant, a vitamin, N-acetylcysteine, and an antihyperglycemic compound. The invention further recognizes that a two phase delivery of multidrug combinations, a rapid infusion of the composition to induce hypothermia followed by a period of slow infusion to maintain the hypothermic state for a sustained period of time. Using the two phase delivery method of the invention, the composition may comprise ethanol and, optionally, at least one of a vasoactive compound, an antiarrhythmic compound, a serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, an antioxidant, a vitamin, N-acetylcysteine, and an antihyperglycemic compound. This two phase delivery method can be used to deliver any of the compositions of the invention and provides significant benefits to a patient. | 11-08-2012 |
Lee Katz, Evanston, IL US
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20110049065 | PRODUCT DISPLAY - A product display apparatus for use with a slotted wall for the display of a shoe, the apparatus is defined by having a mounting bracket with an end fitted to the slotted wall and a second end secured to the back of a shelf portion. The shelf portion includes a front section and side sections connecting the front to the back. The shelf portion has a rim extending inwardly around an interior defined by the back, front, and sides. An interchangeable shelf platform is removably secured to the rim of the shelf portion. The shelf platform has an upper surface to showcase an outer sole defined by the shoe. The apparatus further has a frame removably secured to the shelf platform. The frame has a base and sides extending therefrom and a top connecting the pair of sides. The top having a slot for receiving a removable informational card. | 03-03-2011 |
20110049066 | PRODUCT DISPLAY - A product display used with a slotted wall for the display of a shoe. The display includes a frame member having ends separated by a lateral member, a placard holder secured to the frame member, a mounting bracket to fit into the slotted wall and for securing to the placard holder, a frame bracket for securing the placard holder about one end of the lateral member, and a shoe holder extending from the lateral member. The shoe holder having a member extending from the lateral member. The upwardly extending member having a curved section defined to curve toward the rear of the frame member, whereby the placement of the shoe on the shoe holder, places a toe section of the shoe about the curved section of the shoe holder such that an outer sole of the shoe is displayed towards the front of the member. | 03-03-2011 |
Mark Steven Katz, Paradise Valley, AZ US
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20090308989 | POSTURE ENHANCEMENT DEVICE - A device for enhancing the posture of a seated person using a personal viewing item can be placed on and supported by at least a portion of the user's lap or some other support surface, such as a table. The posture enhancement device can facilitate or otherwise force the user in positioning his hands at or above the level of the sternum. As a result, the user's head is kept up and in line with his hands and/or the personal viewing item held in the user's hands. As a result, the user's spine is kept in a neutral position, and the seated user achieves a more ergonomically correct posture when using a personal viewing item. A downward angle of the head is avoided, thereby minimizing future long term health issues that can develop from prolonged periods in such an incorrect posture. | 12-17-2009 |
Marshall Joseph Katz, Palatine, IL US
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20120211656 | MOBILE DEVICE WITH PROXIMITY SENSOR - A mobile device including a source for emitting electromagnetic radiation, an enclosure having a side wall, and a detector for detecting electromagnetic radiation emitted by the source is described. At least a portion of the sidewall is adapted to transmit electromagnetic radiation from the source. The source and detector are positioned inside the enclosure. The detector is spaced from the source, and is arranged to detect electromagnetic radiation from the source that is reflected from an object outside the enclosure and passes through the portion of the side wall. | 08-23-2012 |
20130342403 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING ANTENNAS - A method and apparatus for testing antennas are provided. A given power level is transmitted on a first antenna of a device, via a processor. It is determined, at the processor, that the first antenna and a second antenna of the device are properly installed when received power at the second antenna is about greater than or equal to a threshold power level. | 12-26-2013 |
20130342421 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AN ANTENNA - A method and apparatus for controlling an antenna is provided. A load on a second antenna of a device is determined, the device comprising at least one processor, a first antenna, a variable tuning circuit connected to the first antenna, and the second antenna, wherein the processor determines the load. The processor controls the variable tuning circuit based on the load on the second antenna to change a match of the first antenna. | 12-26-2013 |
20140022132 | ANTENNA TUNING FOR MULTIBAND OPERATION - A system and process that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a multiband antenna as may be used in mobile communications devices. The multiband antenna includes a feed port coupled to each of a first radiating portion and a second radiating portion. Each of the first and second radiating portions defines a respective resonant bandwidth. The multiband antenna also includes at least one adjustable tuning circuit disposed between physically isolated radiating segments of a respective one of the first and second radiating portions. Adjustment of the tuning circuit alters a corresponding resonant bandwidth allowing the corresponding resonant bandwidth to be tuned independently of the other resonant bandwidth and without affecting performance of the other resonant bandwidth. In at least some embodiments, the tuning circuit can include a tunable phase shifter having one or more components, each having a variable reactance. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 01-23-2014 |
Melissa Iva Katz, Weston, CT US
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20110014253 | PERSONAL CARE IMPLEMENT CONTAINING A STABLE REACTIVE SKIN CARE AND CLEANSING COMPOSITION - Skin care or cleansing implements are described containing a liquid, semi-solid or solid cleansing or skin treatment composition that is releasably associated with the implement. The composition is substantially nonaqueous and has a continuous and a discontinuous phase. Components of the discontinuous phase can react with each other or with water when water is blended with the nonaqueous cleansing or skin treatment composition during consumer use. Methods for treating the skin with the inventive implements are also described. | 01-20-2011 |
Micah Gabriel Katz, Atlanta, GA US
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20120290437 | System and Method of Selecting and Acquiring Still Images from Video - The present invention provides a system and process whereby a library of video files is created, and a user may select one or more video files to examine from the library of available files, identify one or more individual frames from the selected video files, optionally manipulate and transform one or more frames to create a customized image, optionally purchase a product incorporating the image, and transmit or send the customized image along with any order information for physical or electronic fulfillment options including, but not limited to, printing, e-mailing, sharing on a social network or other website, or otherwise reproducing. | 11-15-2012 |
Michael Katz, Portland, OR US
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20120030914 | Aesthetic beaded necklace clasp - The necklace clasp fastener for a string of beads consists of a male bead member, and a female bead member, that do not have any visible loop or eyelets for assembling and holding a string of beads together when the male and female bead members are snapped together. The resulting bead configured clasp is almost undetectable from the outside of the beaded necklace which creates an unbroken, unified string of beads for a much more aesthetic and beautiful piece of jewelry. The improved clasp of the invention provides a safety feature to guard against breakage. The two parts are designed to snap together with enough force to hold the necklace on the wearer under normal wear and use. If, however, the necklace catches on to something, the clasp will release easily from the wearer instead of breaking the necklace, and releasing the beads all over the place. | 02-09-2012 |
Michael Katz, Wallingford, CT US
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20100063088 | Raf Kinase Inhibitors - Methods of treating tumors mediated by raf kinase, with substituted urea compounds, and such compounds per se. | 03-11-2010 |
20120178780 | RAF KINASE INHIBITORS - Methods of treating tumors mediated by raf kinase, with substituted urea compounds, and such compounds per se. | 07-12-2012 |
Michael A. Katz, Seattle, WA US
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20110218820 | Displaying and Manipulating Brain Function Data Including Filtering of Annotations - A user is enabled to request a visual review of a plurality of subsets of aggregate brain activity data, and the data contained in each subset are transformed into a visual display presented to the user. Significantly, rather than requiring the user to separately request a visual display of each selected subset, a visual display for each different subset is automatically sequentially displayed, based upon a single user request. This sequential display is particularly useful where the data from each subset cannot be readily displayed simultaneously. Thus, if twenty subsets are selected by the user from the aggregate brain activity data, then twenty different visual displays will be selectively generated and sequentially displayed in response to a single user request. Such subsets can be defined by annotations, where such annotations are defined by a patient input, an automated review, or an expert review. | 09-08-2011 |
20110219325 | Displaying and Manipulating Brain Function Data Including Enhanced Data Scrolling Functionality - A user is enabled to request a visual review of a plurality of subsets of aggregate brain activity data, and the data contained in each subset are transformed into a visual display presented to the user. Significantly, rather than requiring the user to separately request a visual display of each selected subset, a visual display for each different subset is automatically sequentially displayed, based upon a single user request. This sequential display is particularly useful where the data from each subset cannot be readily displayed simultaneously. Thus, if twenty subsets are selected by the user from the aggregate brain activity data, then twenty different visual displays will be selectively generated and sequentially displayed in response to a single user request. Such subsets can be defined by annotations, where such annotations are defined by a patient input, an automated review, or an expert review. | 09-08-2011 |
Michael H. Katz, Glen Ellyn, IL US
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20110234377 | Method and apparatus for identifying an RFID type - An apparatus is disclosed for use in interrogating a RF signal. The apparatus includes a reader module that determines the transmitted RFID information associated with the RF signal based on tag type parameters associated with a first RFID tag type. The apparatus further includes a validation module that compares at least a portion of the transmitted RFID information with an expected characteristics associated with the RFID tag type to determine if the RF signal was transmitted by a RFID tag associated with the RFID tag type. The apparatus may also include a tag type selector module that determines the tag type parameters used by the reader module. | 09-29-2011 |
Michael J. Katz, Alpharetta, GA US
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20110313837 | System And Method For An Advertising, Loyalty And Rewards Program - A system includes a server, a member portal in communication with the server, a merchant portal in communication with the server, wherein the server captures data relating to a member and the member's transactions, receives data entered by the member and processes the data to administer an advertising, loyalty and rewards program. | 12-22-2011 |
Monica Katz, Barrington, IL US
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20090192828 | METHOD OF MANAGING INSURANCE DATA - A method for insurance data management including accessing employee insurance enrollment data. Claims cost data may be accessed for employee claims. The claims cost data for employee claims may be reconciled with the employee insurance enrollment data. At least one insurance data report may be generated. | 07-30-2009 |
Nathan Katz, Mount Prospect, IL US
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20120027860 | ENCAPSULATED ADIPOSE-DERIVED STEM CELLS, METHODS FOR PREPARATION AND THERAPUTIC USE - A therapeutic composition comprising a purified fraction of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells encapsulated in a three-dimensional biocompatible gel matrix, and methods, and systems for preparing and using encapsulated adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Hydrogel microbeads encapsulating stem cells maintain the viability and location of the stem cells for an extended period as compared to stem cells in suspension. The gel matrix allows the release of cellular factors from the encapsulated stem cells to surrounding tissues to achieve desired therapeutic results. | 02-02-2012 |
20120087983 | ORTHOPEDIC APPLICATION OF ENCAPSULATED STEM CELLS - Described herein are orthopedic applications of mesenchymal stem cell encapsulated and delivered for treatment of cartilage damage in joints. A therapeutic composition is prepared comprising a purified fraction of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells encapsulated in microbeads of a three-dimensional biocompatible gel matrix. The hydrogel microbeads encapsulating stem cells maintain the viability and location of the stem cells for an extended period as compared to stem cells in suspension. The microbeads are implanted adjacent a target orthopedic treatment site where the microbeads allow the release of cellular factors from the encapsulated stem cells to surrounding orthopedic tissues to achieve desired therapeutic results such as healing of cartilage damage in joints. | 04-12-2012 |
20130012921 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PREPARATION OF ADIPOSE-DERIVED STEM CELLS - A system for extracting and processing adipose tissue to generate a therapeutically effective amount of adipose-derived stem cells, comprising an adipose tissue extraction device and a modified centrifuge tube comprising a plurality of lipoaspirate inlet fittings, a plurality of processing fluid inlet fittings, and a plurality of pellet extraction tubes. The adipose tissue extraction device is used to extract a quantity of adipose tissue from a human being, the lipoaspirate is moved into the first modified centrifuge tube via a sterile transfer, a plurality of processing steps are performed to clean and dissociate the lipoaspirate, and a pellet containing an enhanced fraction of stem cells is obtained by centrifuging the modified centrifugal tube. The pellet is resuspended in a fluid and administered to a human patient for a therapeutic or cosmetic purpose. | 01-10-2013 |
Nevin Margolis Katz, Mclean, VA US
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20100107947 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD SEWING - The present invention relates to a system of manual sewing comprising using solid or hollow shapes, that is planar surfaces, to stabilize and display the area being worked on and using both hands to accomplish the sewing tasks. The area to be worked on is spread out and stabilized on a planar surface, and the planar surface itself is stabilized in space with a holding device or by the surroundings. Both hands are then free to do the actual sewing. Pincers and needle holders designed to assist the use in proper use are employed to optimize visualization and to facilitate the actual sewing. The use of eyeless needles with pre-attached thread, preferably swaged-on threads, eliminates the need for threading. Use of curved needles with needle holders facilitates sewing in small spaces. Kits are also contemplated that comprise a variety of sewing crafts of the present invention. | 05-06-2010 |
Paul Katz, Chicago, IL US
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20100014308 | LIGHTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A lighting subassembly includes at least one light emitting device, a solid, light transmitting material, and a mating arrangement. The solid, light-transmitting material at least partially surrounds the at least one light emitting device. The mating arrangement communicates with the solid, light transmitting material and is configured to be attachable to a corresponding base assembly. In some examples, the lighting subassembly further includes a frame and the frame is integral with the solid, light-transmitting material. | 01-21-2010 |
Richard A. Katz, East Lyme, CT US
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20090003134 | Method and Apparatus for Improved Active Sonar Using Singular Value Decomposition Filtering - The invention is a method for improved active sonar using a singular value decomposition filtering and a Volterra-Hermite Basis Expansion to model real active sonar measurements. The fitting model minimizes the sum of the squared errors between a measured channel response, z(t), and model response, y(t), which is a fitted Volterra Series solution. The model requires as input an excitation waveform, x(t), to which is fitted the model response, y(t). A contracted broadband cross-ambiguity function is used to correct the excitation waveform for Doppler and range effects. Once completed, the modeled response can be used to determine the linearity or non-linearity of the channel effects. Appropriate measures can be utilized to reduce these effects on the measured channel response. | 01-01-2009 |
20090016597 | SIGNAL PROCESSING FAULT DETECTION SYSTEM - A fault detection system designed to evaluate the structural integrity of a material employs an array of sensors disposed over the material being evaluated. The sensors detect vibrations in the material and the sensor signals are fed to a data processor. The processor employs a method to analyze the linear and nonlinear characteristics of the sensor signals and then determines whether to proceed with a linear signal processing analysis or a nonlinear signal processing analysis of the sensor signals. Once the analysis is completed, the results are compared to baseline results to determine what if any divergence exists between the results and the baseline results. A significant divergence indicates a potential material failure. The fault detection system will indicate such a potential failure through a visual alarm on a graphical user interface. | 01-15-2009 |
Robert S. Katz, Chicago, IL US
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20140121193 | METHODS FOR TREATING FIBROMYALGIA - The invention provides methods for treating or ameliorating cognitive dysfunction, fatigue, energy, concentration, mood, and pain associated with fibromyalgia using compositions containing methylphenidate or pharmaceutically equivalents thereof. | 05-01-2014 |
Sabrina Katz, Chicago, IL US
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20120289905 | AUTOMATIC INJECTION DEVICES HAVING OVERMOLDED GRIPPING SURFACES - Exemplary embodiments provide automatic injection devices, housing components for automatic injection devices and methods for fabricating the same. An exemplary housing of an automatic injection device may be overmolded with one or more gripping surfaces to facilitate gripping and manipulation of the automatic injection device by a user when performing an injection. In an exemplary embodiment, an overmolded left gripping surface may extend along a left side of the housing and an overmolded right gripping surface may extend along a right side of the housing opposite to the left side. | 11-15-2012 |
Sheri Katz, Decatur, GA US
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20100095970 | Mouth-Closing Device for Sleep Disorder Treatments - The invention relates to devices designed to be used in conjunction with continuous positive airway pressure devices in order to improve the performance of the positive airway pressure in treating a disorder in breathing during sleep. In one embodiment, connection points on each side of both a maxillary and mandibular bite form are connected in order to maintain a space between the teeth substantially equal to the maximum intercuspal distance or space. Used with available continuous positive airway pressure devices, the invention can substantially improve obstructive sleep apnea or similar treatments with lower failure or patient non-compliance rates. | 04-22-2010 |
Stanley A. Katz, Saunderstown, RI US
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20120250302 | VAPOR-TIGHT LIGHTING FIXTURE - This invention provides a vapor-tight luminaire with a housing that defines a continuous and unbroken sealed tubular lens extending in a longitudinal direction. The housing includes a pair of end cap structures removably and sealably mounted on each of opposing respective housing ends. The housing removably supports a lamp assembly that can include various reflector arrangements. The lamp assembly can include fluorescent tubular lamps and can include electronics, such as a ballast circuit. Illustratively, a supporting rail suspended from each of the opposing housing ends by respective posts slidably supports the lamp assembly. In this manner each of the housing and the lamp assembly are constructed and arranged to allow the lamp assembly to be passed into and out of the housing along the supporting rail when at least one of the end cap structures is removed from the respective one of the housing ends. | 10-04-2012 |
Stanley A. Katz, Westerly, RI US
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20120229025 | VAPOR-TIGHT LIGHTING FIXTURE - This invention provides a vapor-tight luminaire that maintains a moisture-proof, sealed lower housing for the light-producing lamps (fluorescent lights, LED arrays, etc.) while isolating the electronic components in a separate, upper housing that is spaced apart from, and largely thermally isolated from, the lamps. The lamp housing comprises a unitary non-penetrated tubular lens with one or more removable end caps, sealed by gaskets. The lamp assembly is slidably mounted within the lower housing so that it is readily removable and replaceable with another assembly of the same or different type. The electronics in the upper housing is readily accessible and replaceable by removing a top cover that encloses a three sided channel member. The upper housing is metal and desirably enhances heat exchange with the environment. The two housings are held together by a pair of opposing end cap structures that include a housing end and a removable end cap. The housing end includes an upper plate that is fastened against an adjacent end of the upper housing's channel member. This compresses gaskets that stand between the respective ends of the lens and a lower ring on each housing end. The electronics of the upper housing is interconnected via a wiring harness connector to an end connector in on the lamp assembly. The wiring harness passes between the two housings free of penetration of the lens. | 09-13-2012 |
Steve Katz, Southfield, MI US
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20090134980 | SYSTEM, TOOLS, AND METHOD FOR GENERATING AND DISPLAYING ELECTRONIC MEMORIAL AND DEDICATION MEDIA, AND ADMINISTRATING COMMUNICATION AND LINKING OF USERS - According to the present invention, there is provided a system and method for generating and displaying electronic notification and memorial media, including display tools for displaying notifications, memorials, and related information, administrative tools for managing the system's operation and the linking of users, communication tools for disseminating related memorial notifications and announcements, broadcast tools for enabling users to participate remotely in memorial and other activities and events, and tribute tools for further memorial activities. While preferably the system and method of the present invention are directed towards applications in the memorial/dedication field, the system and method of the present invention can also be adapted and applied to a broad range of settings and industries, wherever the communication and display of information and notifications is necessary. | 05-28-2009 |
Steven Jay Katz, Vernon Hills, IL US
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20090249389 | Method of increasing effectiveness of television advertising during a game show - A method for increasing the effectiveness of advertising content during a broadcast includes forming questions based on the advertising content of the broadcast. The broadcast may include a home participation aspect, and the questions may be presented to listeners or viewers who seek to participate in a home participation aspect of the broadcast. Prizes, continued participation, or other rewards may be provided to listeners or viewers who answer correctly. | 10-01-2009 |
20100035674 | System and Method of an Interactive Multiple Participant Game - A plurality of linked gaming machines are disclosed that enhance the community participation and enjoyment of a game on multiple gaming machines. Players participate in an interactive game, either simultaneously, alternatively or in a systematic sequence, as a group or community. The participating players compete in the game such that the actions and results of each player affect the other players in the community. The interactive game combines skill and luck to improve play of the game. The interactive game could be a bonus game which players need to qualify in order to participate. If a player does not qualify, a wager can be placed to participate in the game. Players with different wagers can participate in the same game and players can wager on the outcomes of other players. | 02-11-2010 |
20130122978 | System and Method of an Interactive Multiple Participant Game - A plurality of linked gaming machines are disclosed that enhance the community participation and enjoyment of a game on multiple gaming machines. Players participate in an interactive game, either simultaneously, alternatively or in a systematic sequence, as a group or community. The participating players compete in the game such that the actions and results of each player affect the other players in the community. The interactive game combines skill and luck to improve play of the game. The interactive game could be a bonus game which players need to qualify in order to participate. If a player does not qualify, a wager can be placed to participate in the game. Players with different wagers can participate in the same game and players can wager on the outcomes of other players. | 05-16-2013 |
William Stephen Katz, Oakdale, MN US
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20120246994 | ICE HOLE COVER - An ice fishing hole cover comprising a cover body having a top surface, a bottom surface, and an edge surface surround the cover body, a fishing line access extending through the cover body from the top surface to the bottom surface, a fishing line removal guide extending from the fishing line access to the edge surface of the cover body, and a set of vent hole preventing the ice hole from freezing or closing up. | 10-04-2012 |