Cassady
Carolyn J. Cassady, Tuscaloosa, AL US
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20150076340 | MASS SPECTROMETRIC ANALYSIS USING NANOPARTICLE MATRICES - Methods of characterizing an analyte of interest are provided. The methods can involve using a population of nanoparticles (e.g., magnetic ferrite nanoparticles) as a matrix for matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry. The size, shape, and composition of the nanoparticles can be selected in view of a variety of factors, including the nature of the analyte of interest, the desired characteristics of the mass spectrum, the nature of the energy directed onto the target composition, and combinations thereof. The nanoparticle matrix can enhance MALDI analysis by providing a cleaner mass spectral background and/or inducing abundant fragmentation of analyte ions by in-source decay (ISD). The nanoparticles are also versatile and selective; the nanoparticle matrix can be tuned to render the matrix particles compatible with an analyte of interest and/or improve selectivity for an analyte of interest. | 03-19-2015 |
John Cassady, Fullerton, CA US
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20150052793 | Firearm Magazine Securing Apparatus, Method and Kit - A device for converting a firearm to a fixed magazine is disclosed. The device includes a magazine catch member having a through hole, and a one way threaded member comprising a threaded section and a head. The threaded section is able to pass through the through hole, and the head is configured so that a screw driver is only able to rotate the one way threaded member in a tightening direction. A kit for enabling a user to fix the magazine is also disclosed. A method for loading a magazine having a fixed magazine is also disclosed. | 02-26-2015 |
John M. Cassady, Columbus, OH US
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20130115322 | Therapeutic Compositions and Methods for Treating Cell Dysplasia Using Extracts From Raspberry and Strawberry - Isolated fruit extracts and components along with a method for treating or preventing a disease or condition by providing a fruit extract fraction having a therapeutically effective amount of activity in modulating undesired signal transduction activity useful for reducing the frequency, duration or severity of a disease or condition in a subject. The fruit extracts are preferably derived from a plant of one or more of the genera | 05-09-2013 |
John M. Cassady, Corvalis, OR US
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20080249085 | Maytansinoid Analogs as Antitumor Agents - Ansamycin analogs, including maytansinoid analogs, and their use in treating cell proliferative diseases and conditions, and in particular, for use as antitumor agents. | 10-09-2008 |
Kevin Cassady, Birmingham, AL US
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20080206199 | Chimeric Herpes Viruses and Uses Thereof - Disclosed herein are chimeric herpesviruses as well as methods of making and using such chimeric herpesviruses. The chimeric viruses comprise two nucleic acid sequences, one from a herpesvirus and one from a different virus. The herpesvirus nucleic acid sequence is a modified protein kinase R (PKR) evasion gene. The second viral nucleic acid sequence inhibits PKR-mediate protein shutoff in tumor cells, but is not neurovirulent. Thus, the chimeric virus has reduced neurovirulence as compared to the wild-type herpesvirus but remains replication competent. | 08-28-2008 |
Kevin Cassady, Monroe, WA US
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20130228675 | MULTICHANNEL ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR USE WITH SPECIMEN HOLDERS - An analytical instrument may have multiple distinct channels. Such may include one or more illumination sources and sensors. Illumination may be delivered to specific locations of a specimen holder, and returned illumination may be delivered to specific locations of a sensor array. Illumination may first pass a specimen, and a mirror or reflector may then return the illumination past the specimen. Optical splitters may be employed to couple pairs of fiber optics proximate a specimen holder. Such channels may further include a plurality of illumination sources positioned on one side of a specimen holder and a plurality of sensors on the other side. The plurality of sensor may capture image of a specimen and a spectrophotometer may concurrently scan the specimen. A plurality of specimens may be imaged and scanned in a single pass of a plurality of passes. Spherical or ball lenses may be placed in an optical path of the illumination to achieve a desired illumination pattern. | 09-05-2013 |
Kevin G. Cassady, Monroe, WA US
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20090195868 | SOLID STATE FLUORESCENCE LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND MICROSCOPE - An illumination system for a fluorescence microscope is provided. The illumination system includes a carriage removably receivable within the microscope and a plurality of filter cubes movably arranged on the carriage, wherein each filter cube is moveable between an active position and an inactive position. Each filter cube includes a housing having first and second openings and a solid state light source secured to the housing. The solid state light source emits light when the filter cube is moved into the active position. Each filter cube further comprises at least one optical filter disposed within the housing, wherein the optical filter corresponds to the solid state light source. | 08-06-2009 |
20130321906 | ANNULUS TO CREATE DISTINCT ILLUMINATION AND IMAGING APERTURES FOR AN IMAGING SYSTEM - An imaging system for viewing both flat and angled surfaces of a test element, such as the end faces of both PC and APC optical fibers. A light source provides light to the angled surface, while lensing directs a portion of the original light to the angled surface at a second acute angle. A collector, e.g. photodetector, lenses or human eye, receives the portion of the light reflected from the angled surface and generates an image thereof. An annulus is provided in the optical path for managing the light. The annulus includes a transparent outer ring enabling the portion of the light to pass from the light source to the surface at the second acute angle; a central transparent section enabling light reflected from the angled surface to pass to the collector along the longitudinal optical axis; and a first light-blocking ring between the outer ring and the central section for blocking excess light from the light source and reflected from the end surface. | 12-05-2013 |
20140374577 | OPTICAL POWER MEASUREMENT DEVICE - An optical power meter including a mechanical interface that establishes a predetermined air gap, while avoiding physical contact with the sensitive area of the DUT. The mechanical interface is formed such that the test instrument contacts the DUT in the non-sensitive region over an area large enough to establish contact pressure that is well within the strength of the DUT's material. Accordingly, the non-contacting optical element enables optical power to be collected and relayed with a quantifiable and repeatable power loss. A high-NA, large area optical element is used to collect and relay optical power accurately while maintaining low sensitivity to axial or radial alignment. | 12-25-2014 |
Leonard Cassady, Houston, TX US
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20140217893 | PLASMA SOURCE - A plasma source comprising an RF coupling system, magnets or coils that generate magnetic fields, a gas injection system, and a vacuum tight RF transparent gas containment tube, wherein said RF coupling system comprises an RF coupler and said plasma source further comprises a choke point wherein the ratio of the field strength at said choke point to the field strength at said RF coupler is greater than two. | 08-07-2014 |
Michael Sean Cassady, San Jose, CA US
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20140266244 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REAL-TIME MONITORING OF DISPLAYS DURING INSPECTION - Described are techniques for maintaining reliable and reproducible conditions for panel inspection, i.e. pixel and line defect detection, while at the same time preventing large-scale panel damage. One implementation involves an apparatus for identifying a defect in an electronic circuit incorporating a circuit driving module configured to apply an electrical test signal to the electronic circuit; a defect detection module configured to identify the defect in the electronic circuit based at least on the applied electrical test signal; a signal monitoring module configured to measure the electrical test signal at the electronic circuit; and a control module operatively coupled to the signal monitoring module and the circuit driving module and configured to control at least the circuit driving module based on the electrical test signal measured at the electronic circuit. | 09-18-2014 |
20150097592 | DIRECT TESTING FOR PERIPHERAL CIRCUITS IN FLAT PANEL DEVICES - A method of testing a flat panel display including an array of pixels and a peripheral circuit configured to provide signals to the pixels is disclosed. The method includes applying at least one test signal to the peripheral circuit, acquiring one or more voltage images of the peripheral circuit, and detecting a defect in the peripheral circuit based on the acquired voltage images. | 04-09-2015 |
Philip E. Cassady, Snoqualmie, WA US
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20080315075 | METHOD FOR OPTICALLY DETECTING AND IDENTIFYING A THREAT - An optical detection apparatus includes a housing having a circumferential opening therein. A primary mirror reflects light rays to form a first set of light rays to a secondary mirror that has a generally concave shape coupled to the housing. A tertiary mirror having a generally concave shape coupled to the housing spaced apart from the secondary mirror directs light to detection optics that form an image using the third set of light rays. The detection optics include a micro-mirror array that redirect the image to a detector. A controller controls the micro-mirror array and determines an event characteristic based upon the image thereon. | 12-25-2008 |
Timothy Keith Cassady, Vincennes, IN US
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20090085453 | Shelf assembly for a refrigerator compartment - A vertically step-adjustable shelf includes a panel of tempered glass and two open frames. A pair of metal shelf brackets can be staked to the frames to provide vertical step-adjustment of the shelf. The vertically step-adjustable shelf can be further simplified by eliminating one of the open frame members and staking the metal shelf brackets to side frame portions of but a single outer/uppermost open frame member. In each of the shelves various components utilized in the assembly thereof, such as stake projections, heads and openings are hidden from view when the shelves are in their horizontal in-use position. Hence, each shelf presents a highly desirable aesthetic appearance, yet is strong and can be manufactured and sold at a reasonable price. | 04-02-2009 |
Tony Cassady, Rindge, NH US
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20150302351 | Package Drop-Off and Pick-Up System - An automated storage and retrieval system for customers and vendors/service providers to pick up and drop off packages such as parcels, dry-cleaning/laundry, and the like. The present invention may provide a convenient point for users to pick up or drop off items. In varying embodiments, the system may be particularly useful in multi-unit residential buildings, retail stores and other store-fronts, as stand-alone kiosks in popular locations such as department stores, train stations, malls, street corners, and the like. | 10-22-2015 |
Tony L. Cassady, Rindge, NH US
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20090302105 | Automated dry cleaning delivery system - An automated, self-service dry cleaning delivery system accepts and records items dropped off through a kiosk for cleaning, and returns cleaned items to the same kiosk for customer pick-up. A computer software program operates the conveyors, the loading doors, and material transporting equipment. To facilitate maximum customer satisfaction, numerous customer feedback choices are displayed to maximize system dexterity. | 12-10-2009 |