Dougherty, US
Andrew Dougherty, Knoxville, TN US
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20090287064 | COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED COGNITIVE SELF TEST - A computer implemented method for cognitive testing, specifically for dementia-related afflictions. The method is administered on a computer workstation in an interactive, web-based format and screens the cognitive abilities of the patient. The method includes evaluation of five areas of cognitive domain including visuospatial skills and executive function by means of a clock face test, memory, verbal fluency, attention, and orientation, all of which are essential for indications of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive afflictions. The method does not require administration by a trained professional, but rather, is administered in a web browser either from a server to the workstation via the Internet or locally at the workstation. | 11-19-2009 |
Angus O. Dougherty, Westminster, CO US
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20080317043 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC DISTRIBUTED COMMUNICATION - Growth of a distributed communication system is facilitated through dynamic addition of routing elements. A new routing element may be added to a network of routing elements by first establishing a connection between the new routing element and an existing routing element in the network. The connection may be either wireless or wireline. At least one address is assigned to the new routing element. Each assigned address comes from a pool of addresses maintained at the existing routing element. At least one pool of addresses is issued to the new routing element, permitting the new routing element to dynamically add yet another new routing element to the network of routing elements. | 12-25-2008 |
20120093049 | System and Method for Dynamic Distributed Communication - Growth of a distributed communication system is facilitated through dynamic addition of routing elements. A new routing element may be added to a network of routing elements by first establishing a connection between the new routing element and an existing routing element in the network. The connection may be either wireless or wireline. At least one address is assigned to the new routing element. Each assigned address comes from a pool of addresses maintained at the existing routing element. At least one pool of addresses is issued to the new routing element, permitting the new routing element to dynamically add yet another new routing element to the network of routing elements. | 04-19-2012 |
Bonnie Dougherty, Minneapolis, MN US
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20090102641 | COAXIAL CABLE ANTENNA FOR COMMUNICATION WITH IMPLANTED MEDICAL DEVICES - In general, the invention is directed to a coaxial cable antenna for use in an external device, such as a programmer or monitor, to enhance communication between the external device and an implanted medical device (IMD). The coaxial cable antenna provides the external device with polarization diversity. For example, the coaxial cable antenna includes a first portion and a second portion that are substantially perpendicular to one another. Each of the portions of the coaxial cable antenna has a different polarization orientation, thus providing the programmer with polarization diversity. Further, the external device may include more than one coaxial cable antenna to provide the external device with spatial diversity as well as polarization diversity provided by the coaxial cable antenna design. The coaxial cable antenna configurations reduce problems associated with polarization mismatches, antenna nulls, and multi-path propagation interference. | 04-23-2009 |
Brian Dougherty, Terre Haute, IN US
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20100030104 | DISPOSABLE AUTOMATED TISSUE EXCISION AND COLLECTION DEVICE - An biopsy apparatus includes a pressure and vacuum generator including a first cylinder and a first piston movably disposed within the cylinder. The cylinder has a pressure generating region and a vacuum generating region. The biopsy apparatus also includes an outer cannula and an inner cannula having a lumen. The inner cannula is movably disposed within the outer cannula, and the vacuum generating region is in one-way fluid communication with the inner cannula lumen. | 02-04-2010 |
20100152615 | TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE FLUID SUPPLY SLEEVE FOR NEUROSURGICAL AND SPINAL SURGERY APPLICATIONS - A tissue cutting device that is especially suited for neurosurgical applications is disclosed and described. The device includes a handpiece and an outer cannula in which a reciprocating inner cannula is disposed. The inner cannula includes a hinge between a body section and a cutting section that allows the cutting section to pivot when the inner cannula reciprocates within the outer cannula. A tissue collector is also provided and is in fluid communication with the lumen of the inner cannula. A fluid supply sleeve is disposed about the outer cannula and is selectively positionable along the length of the outer cannula. | 06-17-2010 |
20100152758 | TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE FOR NEUROSURGICAL AND SPINAL SURGERY APPLICATIONS - A tissue cutting device that is especially suited for neurosurgical applications is disclosed and described. The device includes a handpiece and an outer cannula in which a reciprocating inner cannula is disposed. The inner cannula includes a hinge between a body section and a cutting section that allows the cutting section to pivot when the inner cannula reciprocates within the outer cannula. The inner cannula also includes a bending portion between the proximal end of the inner cannula and the hinge which is bendable with the outer cannula. The device is particularly suited for accessing neurosurgical sites that are not accessible along a linear path. | 06-17-2010 |
Brian Dougherty, Nashville, TN US
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20130179991 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENFORCING SECURITY IN MOBILE COMPUTING - Methods and systems described herein relate to enhancing security on a device by configuring one or more software functions in a trusted zone of a processor using object firewalls, IPC mechanisms, and/or a policy engine. | 07-11-2013 |
20140059347 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RESTRICTING ACCESS TO NETWORK RESOURCES VIA IN-LOCATION ACCESS POINT PROTOCOL - Methods and systems described herein relate to enhancing security on a mobile device. Systems and methods for mobile device security include restricting access to network resources via an in-location access point device, based on whether the mobile device is in proximity of the in-location access point device. | 02-27-2014 |
20140201807 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENFORCING SECURITY IN MOBILE COMPUTING - Methods and systems described herein relate to enhancing security on a device by configuring one or more software functions in a trusted zone of a processor using object firewalls, IPC mechanisms, and/or a policy engine. An inter-process communication mechanism and inter-process communication bus enable secure inter-process communication between inter-process communication applications within the trusted zone and inter-process communication applications external to the trusted zone. Adapting, filtering, blocking, redirecting, or otherwise modifying inter-process communications is enabled by the inter-process communications mechanism. Modifications may be controlled by a policy engine within the trusted zone. | 07-17-2014 |
20140273857 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO SECURE SHORT-RANGE PROXIMITY SIGNALS - A system for short-range communications includes a device and a server. The mobile device receives information via short range wireless signals, processes that information, and transmits information to the server. The server uses the information to verify that the information from the device is consistent with a device currently located in the location. Such verification may be done using cryptographic or signal processing techniques. | 09-18-2014 |
20140282857 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO SYNCHRONIZE DATA TO A MOBILE DEVICE BASED ON A DEVICE USAGE CONTEXT - A method, system, and computer-readable medium for synchronizing policy data on a device based on device usage context. By synchronizing policy data on the device based on device usage context, security, bandwidth and energy efficiency concerns associated with the current data synchronization art by intelligently organizing and prioritizing the updating of policy data in compliance with policy data. | 09-18-2014 |
20140282992 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURING THE BOOT PROCESS OF A DEVICE USING CREDENTIALS STORED ON AN AUTHENTICATION TOKEN - Methods and systems are provided for securing devices in which a secure external authentication token is used to verify user credentials prior to enabling the operating system of the device by loading or decrypting the operating system. Suitable external authentication tokens can include smartcards such as a common access card and may be verified by cryptographic processes either at a local server or via a remote credentials processor. | 09-18-2014 |
20140283136 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURING AND LOCATING COMPUTING DEVICES - Methods and systems are provided for identifying a computing device and/or the user of such a device and granting or prohibit access to one or more devices based on the location of the computing device. User devices include receivers and emitters for localization signals, and behavior of user devices or user interaction devices are modified according to received localization signals. Example systems may provide tracking media streaming to local devices, automatic configuration of transmitters, or adaptation of multi-user interactions based on user location. | 09-18-2014 |
Brian Dougherty, Killingworth, CT US
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20100196410 | Streptococcus pneumoniae Antigens and Vaccines - The present invention relates to novel vaccines for the prevention or attenuation of infection by | 08-05-2010 |
Brian A. Dougherty, Killingworth, CT US
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20100221287 | Streptococcus pneumoniae Polynucleotides and Sequences - The present invention provides polynucleotide sequences of the genome of | 09-02-2010 |
Brian C. Dougherty, Terre Haute, IN US
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20110112359 | SURGICAL ADAPTER ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH ENDOSCOPE - Adapters for properly positioning a portion of a medical instrument that is positioned within an endoscope at site of interest is disclosed. | 05-12-2011 |
20110190801 | TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE - A tissue removal device is disclosed. In one arrangement, the tissue removal device comprises a cutting member operatively connected to an actuator assembly and a fixed member. The cutting member is configured to slide with respect to the fixed member in a reciprocating manner. A vacuum source is operatively connected to the tissue removal device such that vacuum is supplied to the cutting member to deliver vacuum through the cutting member. | 08-04-2011 |
20110190802 | TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE WITH TISSUE GRIP - A tissue removal device is disclosed. In one arrangement, the tissue removal device comprises a cutting member operatively connected to an actuator assembly and a fixed member. The cutting member is configured to slide with respect to the fixed member in a reciprocating manner. The fixed member includes an upwardly extending foot plate that defines a contact surface that is configured with an uneven texture that serves as a grip to operatively retain material to be cut when the cutting member is moved toward the foot plate. | 08-04-2011 |
20120029354 | TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE DELIVERY SLEEVE FOR NEUROSURGICAL AND SPINAL SURGERY APPLICATIONS - A tissue cutting device that is especially suited for neurosurgical applications is disclosed and described. The device includes a handpiece and an outer cannula in which a reciprocating inner cannula is disposed. A delivery sleeve may be selectively provided that is configured to be disposed about the outer cannula for delivery of a variety of devices. | 02-02-2012 |
20120071748 | SURGICAL ACCESS ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A surgical access assembly is disclosed. The surgical access assembly comprises an outer sheath and an obturator. The outer sheath is defined by an open distal end and an open proximal end and includes a hollow body portion therebetween. The obturator is defined by a distal end and a proximal end and the distal end further comprises a tapered distal tip member that terminates in a closed radiused distal tip. The obturator is configured to be received within the outer sheath such that the tapered distal tip member protrudes from the open distal end of the outer sheath when the obturator is in an introducing configuration. | 03-22-2012 |
20120157879 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TAKING AND COLLECTING TISSUE CORES FOR TREATMENT - A tissue cutting device that is especially suited for neurosurgical applications is disclosed and described, as well as alternative systems for tissue preservation and transport. The cutting device includes an outer cannula in which a reciprocating inner cannula is disposed. A tissue collector is also provided and is in fluid communication with the lumen of the inner cannula. A temperature control sleeve may be disposed around the tissue collector to control the temperature of the tissue samples. A preservation system may be supplied that is configured to deliver fluids to tissue samples in the tissue collector. A fluid supply sleeve may be disposed about the outer cannula and is selectively positionable along the length of the outer cannula. | 06-21-2012 |
20130204095 | SURGICAL ACCESS ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An illuminating ring assembly is disclosed. The illuminating ring configured to be used with a surgical access element. The illuminating ring assembly comprises a housing defined by a cover and a wall member extending from the cover, wherein the cover and wall member cooperate to define a cavity therein, a light element configured to be disposed with the cavity, and an attachment mechanism configured to selectively attach the housing to a surgical access element. Wherein the cover and the light element both include an opening therethrough. | 08-08-2013 |
20130204287 | SURGICAL ACCESS ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A surgical access assembly is described that includes an outer sheath and a selectively removable obturator. The outer sheath is defined by an open distal end and an open proximal end and includes a hollow body portion therebetween. The obturator is defined by a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the distal end further comprises a tapered distal tip member. The obturator is configured to be received within the outer sheath such that the tapered distal tip member protrudes from the open distal end of the outer sheath when the obturator is in an introducing configuration. The outer sheath further includes a gripping member, wherein the gripping member includes at least one retaining notch formed on an outer surface thereof. | 08-08-2013 |
20130237753 | SURGICAL INTERFACE FOR USE WITH ENDOSCOPE - Surgical interfaces and adaptors for properly positioning a portion of a medical instrument within an endoscope at a site of interest is disclosed. | 09-12-2013 |
20140017771 | SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING AND PRESERVING TISSUE CORES - A thermal system for preserving tissue is disclosed. The cooling system comprises a base member, a temperature control sleeve constructed of a thermally conductive material, and a selectively removable lid member. The base member defines a reservoir and receives the temperature control sleeve. The temperature control sleeve at least partially defines a tissue collector chamber that is configured to receive a tissue collector. The temperature control sleeve is in communication with the reservoir. The reservoir is configured to receive a cooling medium. A slit formed within the tissue collection chamber that is sized to receive a tubing connected to the tissue collector therethrough. The lid member is configured to be selectively attached to the base member, and permit access to a tube mount for the tissue collector when the lid is attached to the base member. | 01-16-2014 |
20140066929 | BI-POLAR SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical device is disclosed that comprises a shaft member and a pair of electrodes. The shaft member has a pair of electrode channels that open at the distal end of the shaft member, wherein the electrode channels are positioned adjacent to one another. The pair of electrodes are configured to deliver energy, and one of the pair of electrodes are configured to be disposed in each electrode channel such that distal ends of each of the electrodes are arranged to protrude from the distal end of the shaft member. The shaft member further includes at least one lumen opening at the distal end of the shaft member. | 03-06-2014 |
20140066930 | BI-POLAR SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A surgical device is disclosed that comprises a sleeve member, a shaft member and a pair of electrodes. The shaft member extends distally of the sleeve member and has a pair of electrode channels that open at the distal end of the shaft member, wherein the electrode channels are positioned adjacent to one another. The pair of electrodes are configured to deliver energy, and one of the pair of electrodes are configured to be disposed in each electrode channel such that distal ends of each of the electrodes are arranged to protrude from the distal end of the shaft member. An irrigation annulus is formed about the electrodes. The shaft member further includes at least one lumen opening at the distal end of the shaft member. | 03-06-2014 |
20140163547 | ASPIRATING CAUTERY FORCEPS - Multiple surgical devices that may be used during surgical procedures are shown and described herein. A surgical device includes an outer cannula and an inner member that has a pair of electrodes positioned at a distal end. The inner member defines an aspiration delivery channel with an opening. A handle assembly actuates the outer cannula relative to the inner member, thereby adjusting a size of the opening of the aspiration delivery channel. In another exemplary configuration, an irrigation hub is provided to deliver irrigation through the surgical device. | 06-12-2014 |
20140277046 | MICROSURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A surgical instrument is disclosed herein. The surgical instrument comprises a housing, a first actuation member, a second actuation member, and a first cannula. The first actuation member is configured for imparting a reciprocating action to a portion of the instrument. The second actuation member configured for imparting a rotational action to a portion of the instrument. The first cannula is operatively connected to the second actuation member, such that the first cannula is configured for rotational movement with respect to the housing. In one arrangement, a wire member is disposed within the first cannula and is configured to rotate with the first cannula. | 09-18-2014 |
20150031126 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TAKING AND COLLECTING TISSUE CORES FOR TREATMENT - A tissue cutting device that is especially suited for neurosurgical applications is disclosed and described, as well as alternative systems for tissue preservation and transport. The cutting device includes an outer cannula in which a reciprocating inner cannula is disposed. A tissue collector is also provided and is in fluid communication with the lumen of the inner cannula. A temperature control sleeve may be disposed around the tissue collector to control the temperature of the tissue samples. A preservation system may be supplied that is configured to deliver fluids to tissue samples in the tissue collector. A fluid supply sleeve may be disposed about the outer cannula and is selectively positionable along the length of the outer cannula. | 01-29-2015 |
20150032025 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TAKING AND COLLECTING TISSUE CORES FOR TREATMENT - A tissue cutting device that is especially suited for neurosurgical applications is disclosed and described, as well as alternative systems for tissue preservation and transport. The cutting device includes an outer cannula in which a reciprocating inner cannula is disposed. A tissue collector is also provided and is in fluid communication with the lumen of the inner cannula. A temperature control sleeve may be disposed around the tissue collector to control the temperature of the tissue samples. A preservation system may be supplied that is configured to deliver fluids to tissue samples in the tissue collector. A fluid supply sleeve may be disposed about the outer cannula and is selectively positionable along the length of the outer cannula. | 01-29-2015 |
20150038902 | INFUSION THERAPY DEVICE - An infusion device is disclosed. The infusion device comprises an inner delivery sleeve, an outer sleeve, and a medical balloon. The inner delivery sleeve defines a lumen therethrough, and having at least one opening at or adjacent a distal end that is in communication with the lumen. The outer sleeve is disposed about the inner delivery sleeve. The medical balloon is sealing mounted to the outer sleeve. The outer sleeve includes an inner lumen that is configured to be in communication with a source of pressurized fluid such that the medical balloon may be selectively inflated or deflated. The lumen of the inner delivery sleeve is configured to be in communication with a source of a therapeutic agent such that the therapeutic agent may be selectively delivered through the lumen of the inner delivery sleeve and exit out of the at least one opening, which is positioned distally of the medical balloon. | 02-05-2015 |
20150066019 | SINGLE LUMEN CAUTERY FORCEPS - Multiple surgical devices that may be used during surgical procedures are shown and described herein. A surgical device includes an outer cannula and an inner member that has a pair of electrodes positioned at a distal end. The inner member defines an aspiration delivery channel with an opening. The inner member further defines a pair of electrode channels within which the electrodes are positioned. A handle assembly actuates the outer cannula relative to the inner member, thereby adjusting a size of the opening of the aspiration delivery channel. An irrigation hub is provided to deliver irrigation through the surgical device to the electrode channels. | 03-05-2015 |
Bryan Dougherty, Delroy, OH US
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20130032688 | EQUIPMENT SUPPORT PAD - An equipment support pad includes a plastic body formed from upper and lower walls joined together by sidewalls and a plurality of angled support elements. The same support elements may be arranged to form different-size support pads. The support elements are arranged with a plurality of oval-shaped elements disposed generally parallel to one another and with two triangle-shaped elements at the lateral corners and two diamond-shaped elements are the other two corners. A variety of different pieces of equipment may be supported on these pads. In exemplary configurations, the equipment support pads are used to support heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment. | 02-07-2013 |
Carl J. Dougherty, Plano, TX US
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20080216812 | COMPACT CONVEYOR OVEN - A compact conveyor oven is disclosed comprising a cooking chamber, thermal heating source, conveyor means and independent top and bottom airflow within the cooking chamber wherein substantially equal pressurization of the top and bottom airflows is achieved within the compact footprint. | 09-11-2008 |
20100032019 | High efficiency fluid delivery system - A high efficiency fluid delivery system which is particularly useful in delivering temperature-controlled air in convection heating or cooling apparatuses is described. The fluid delivery system preferably comprises fluid circulation means having an intake opening for the fluid and vanes that assist in increasing fluid velocity and reducing turbulent flow. | 02-11-2010 |
Christopher Dougherty, Highland Park, IL US
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20100048307 | Geographic Data Collection Using Game Play - A method is disclosed for collecting geographic data during game play. A game scenario includes an activity for the game player to perform. The game player may be given an incentive within the context of the game for performing the activity. The incentive may be of non-monetary, monetary or in-game value. Performing the activity within the context of the game directly or indirectly results in the generation of data that is collected and used for the purpose of updating, adding to or supplementing a geographic database. | 02-25-2010 |
20110124469 | Method for Comparing Performances on Remotely Located Courses - A method and system are disclosed for comparing the performance of a participant in an event that includes movement along a course to another performance. The performance by the participant is monitored. Using a geographic database that represents the area in which the course is located, the participant's performance is compared to another performance. Then, the participant is provided with information comparing the performances. | 05-26-2011 |
20120071247 | Geographic Data Collection Using Game Play - A method is disclosed for collecting geographic data during game play. A game scenario includes an activity for the game player to perform. The game player may be given an incentive within the context of the game for performing the activity. The incentive may be of non-monetary, monetary or in-game value. Performing the activity within the context of the game directly or indirectly results in the generation of data that is collected and used for the purpose of updating, adding to or supplementing a geographic database. | 03-22-2012 |
Christopher Dougherty, Lake Worth, FL US
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20090169613 | TARGETING OF TUMOR STEM CELLS THROUGH SELECTIVE SILENCING OF BORIS EXPRESSION - The present invention provides compositions useful for the treatment of cancer that inhibit tumor stem cells through suppression of an activity or the expression of BORIS. The compositions target tumor stem cells through molecules that are specific to tumor stem cells. Specifically, the invention provides immunoliposomes specific to tumor stem cells that include nucleic acid compositions capable of eliciting the process of RNA interference of BORIS expression. Also provided are immunoliposomes specific to tumor stem cells that include anti-BORIS ribozymes, antisense oligonucleotides, decoy oligonucleotides or small molecule inhibitors. Methods of manufacturing, delivering, and use of such compositions in the treatment of cancer are also provided. | 07-02-2009 |
Christopher J. Dougherty, Hollywood, FL US
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20090081245 | ASSAYS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF BORIS MUTANTS SUITABLE FOR VACCINE DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL MOLECULE INHIBITORS OF WILD-TYPE BORIS - Disclosed are methods and compositions for developing mutants of the Brother of the Regulator of Imprinted Sites (BORIS) suitable for immunotherapeutic purposes. Said methods involve the mutagenesis and/or deletion of various sequences within wild-type BORIS protein with the objected aim of constructing nucleic acids and proteins encoded by said nucleic acids capable of eliciting immune responses while concurrently lacking oncogenicity. Methods of screening of small molecule inhibitors of wild-type BORIS activity are also provided. | 03-26-2009 |
Christopher J. Dougherty, Lake Worth, FL US
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20100279291 | GENE SILENCING OF THE BROTHER OF THE REGULATOR OF IMPRINTED SITES (BORIS) - The present invention provides methods and compositions useful for inhibiting expression of the gene encoding the transcription factor, Brother of the Regulatory of Imprinted Sites (BORIS) by RNA interference. Methods of the present invention can be used to silence BORIS in cancer cells, which results in apoptosis and may be useful as for treating cancer in mammals. The methods of the invention directed to cancer therapy can be used alone or in combination with standard cancer treatments such as surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. | 11-04-2010 |
Christopher P. Dougherty, Rogers, AR US
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20100049258 | SINGLE TUNNEL DOUBLE BUNDLE POSTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION - The present invention provides a method of performing posterior cruciate ligament replacement. Specifically, a graft tissue is harvested from a patient and single tunnels are prepared in each of the tibia and the femur of the patient. The graft is secured in the femoral tunnel and separated into a posterior cruciate medial bundle and a posterior lateral bundle. The bundles are inserted through the tibial tunnel. During insertion the posterior lateral bundle is positioned in a posterior lateral position in the tibial tunnel while the posterior cruciate medial bundle is positioned in a posterior cruciate medial position in the tibial tunnel. The posterior cruciate medial bundle is then tensioned while the patient's knee is in approximately 90 degrees of flexion, and the posterior lateral bundle is tensioned while the patient's knee is approximately in full extension. Each of the bundles is then secured in the tibial tunnel. | 02-25-2010 |
20100049319 | SINGLE-TUNNEL DOUBLE BUNDLE ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION - The present invention provides a method of performing anterior cruciate ligament replacement. Specifically, a graft tissue is harvested from a patient and single tunnels are prepared in each of the tibia and the femur of the patient. The graft is secured in the femoral tunnel and separated into an anterior cruciate medial bundle and a anterior cruciate posterior lateral bundle. The bundles are inserted through the tibial tunnel. During insertion the posterior lateral bundle is positioned in a posterior lateral position in the tibial tunnel while the anterior cruciate medial bundle is positioned in an anterior cruciate medial position in the tibial tunnel. The anterior cruciate medial bundle is then tensioned while the patient's knee is in approximately 90 degrees of flexion, and the posterior lateral bundle is tensioned while the patient's knee is approximately in full extension. Each of the bundles is then secured in the tibial tunnel. | 02-25-2010 |
Christopher P. Dougherty, Bentonville, AR US
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20100262197 | CLAVICLE NAIL WITH LOCKING END CAP - A device for reducing migration of a pin of an intramedullary fixation device, especially to reduce migration of a clavicle pin introduced in the medullary canal of the clavicle to fix a fractured clavicle bone. A clavicle nail with a curved tip is inserted within the medullary canal of the clavicle. The back end of the nail that extends out of the clavicle is provided with indentations or grooves. The back end of the nail is received in a hollow cavity of a cap, which locks onto the indentations or grooves of the nail. A screw is placed through an eyelet of the cap and turned into the clavicle to secure the cap to the clavicle. As a result, the nail is fixed within the medullary canal and undesirable migration of the pin within the medullary canal is reduced. | 10-14-2010 |
Dale S. Dougherty, Klamath Falls, OR US
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20100206769 | HIGH STRENGTH, HIGH DENSITY CARRIER PLATE - A carrier plate for supporting electronic components during processing includes hexagonally-arranged holes for supporting the components. Walls of the holes comprise a gripping resilient material. The hexagonal arrangement provides a strong carrier that improves production yield through an increase in per batch processing and improved locational accuracy over conventional carriers. | 08-19-2010 |
20110220595 | High Strength, High Density Carrier Plate - A carrier plate for supporting electronic components during processing includes hexagonally-arranged holes for supporting the components. Walls of the holes comprise a gripping resilient material. The hexagonal arrangement provides a strong carrier that improves production yield through an increase in per batch processing and improved locational accuracy over conventional carriers. | 09-15-2011 |
David J. Dougherty, Tempe, AZ US
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20100142168 | DIE ASSEMBLIES - An embodiment of a die assembly includes a flange, lip walls, and leads for electrical contact with one or more die mounted on the flange. The flange has first and second opposed flange surfaces and flange sidewalls extending between the surfaces. The lip walls have first and second opposed lip surfaces and lip sidewalls extending between the first and second lip surfaces. The lip sidewalls are positioned adjacent to the flange sidewalls. The leads, which have inboard end portions and outboard end portions, are configured to preserve a seating plane. The seating plane is spaced apart from a plane of the second flange surface. The inboard end portions of the leads are embedded in the lip walls, and extend from the seating plane upward through the lip walls toward the first lip surfaces. The outboard end portions are aligned substantially within the seating plane. | 06-10-2010 |
20140022020 | SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGE DESIGN PROVIDING REDUCED ELECTROMAGNETIC COUPLING BETWEEN CIRCUIT COMPONENTS - A single semiconductor device package that reduces electromagnetic coupling between elements of a semiconductor device embodied within the package is provided. For a dual-path amplifier, such as a Doherty power amplifier, an isolation feature that separates carrier amplifier elements from peaking amplifier elements is included within the semiconductor device package. The isolation feature can take the form of a structure that is constructed of a conductive material coupled to ground and which separates the elements of the amplifier. The isolation feature can be included in a variety of semiconductor packages, including air cavity packages and overmolded packages. Through the use of the isolation feature provided by embodiments of the present invention a significant improvement in signal isolation between amplifier elements is realized, thereby improving performance of the dual-path amplifier. | 01-23-2014 |
Dean Dougherty, Sarasota, FL US
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20110094146 | BYCATCH-FRIENDLY FISHING BUOY - A fishing buoy for reducing injury or premature mortality in target fish species and endangered or protected bycatch includes: | 04-28-2011 |
Dennis J. Dougherty, St. Augustine, FL US
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20110280995 | BLACK PEPPER SUBSTITUTE - The black pepper substitute is a black pepper seasoning free from the peppercorn shell found in typical black pepper. The black pepper substitute includes a starch substrate coated with black pepper oleoresin. The coated starch substrate is dried, coated with carrot fiber, and ground or crushed. In order to make the black pepper substitute, a starch product is boiled. to produce a porous starch substrate. The starch product may be wheat-based, or may be brown rice. The substrate forms a digestible vehicle or carrier for antioxidants, such as piperine, contained in the black pepper oleoresin. The substitute provides consistent levels of antioxidants per serving without requiring fumigation to remove contaminants, and provides the natural aroma and flavor of black pepper. | 11-17-2011 |
Dennis Joseph Dougherty, St Augustine, FL US
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20100055292 | Black Pepper Substitute - I propose to make a black pepper substitute. A product that will shake like ground black pepper and taste like black pepper without the peppercorn shell. Product ingredients will be free of the contaminants inherent to black pepper. | 03-04-2010 |
Doris Dougherty, Decatur, IL US
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20090297690 | Production of Sustained Release Starch Product - A process for producing a sustained release starch product comprises (1) combining and mixing starch, hydrocolloid, and water to form a starch material, and (2) drying the starch material to form a starch product. The dried starch product optionally can be milled to the desired particle size. | 12-03-2009 |
Doris A. Dougherty, Decatur, IL US
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20100189843 | Hydroxypropylated Starch as a Processing Aid to Improve Resistant Starch Total Dietary Fiber (TDF) Retention in Direct Expansion Extrusion Applications - A composition comprising from about 3% d.s.b. to about 35% d.s.b. of a first starch, wherein the degree of substitution (DS) of the first starch with a hydroxypropyl group is from about 0.1 to about 0.6; from about 10% d.s.b. to about 50% d.s.b. of a second starch; and from about 15% d.s.b. to about 87% d.s.b. of a flour or a meal. A method, comprising extruding a composition as described above and from about 15% total weight to about 25% total weight water at a temperature from room temperature to about 200° C., to yield an extruded composition comprising less than about 5% total weight water. | 07-29-2010 |
Edward R. Dougherty, College Station, TX US
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20080280777 | Method for determining the effects of external stimuli on biological pathways in living cells - The present invention describes methods for carrying out experiments on living cells, including making measurements of the operation transcriptional regulatory processes and indicators of the kinds of processes operating in the cell in response to external stimuli. Image analysis allows for gathering data concerning the flow of information through a cell's genomic regulatory network as it is executing a programmatic change in its activities as a function of said stimuli. The method also allows collection of data of the results of the information-processing in the cell by observing the decisions the cell makes when modulating cellular process activities. | 11-13-2008 |
20100010797 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE EFFECTS OF EXTERNAL STIMULI ON BIOLOGICAL PATHWAYS IN LIVING CELLS - The present invention describes methods for carrying out experiments on living cells, including making measurements of the operation transcriptional regulatory processes and indicators of the kinds of processes operating in the cell in response to external stimuli. Image analysis allows for gathering data concerning the flow of information through a cell's genomic regulatory network as it is executing a programmatic change in its activities as a function of said stimuli. The method also allows collection of data of the results of the information-processing in the cell by observing the decisions the cell makes when modulating cellular process activities. | 01-14-2010 |
Eugene P. Dougherty, Camden-Wyoming, DE US
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20140180193 | Tampon Assembly Providing Proper Bodily Placement of Pledget - Provided is a tampon applicator having one or more insertion indicators to gauge and/or control the insertion depth of a tampon. The one or more insertion indicators may be located on the tampon applicator barrel, plunger, tampon, removal string, or any combinations thereof. As a result of the one or more insertion indicators, a woman can adjust the insertion depth of the tampon to her body's requirements ensuring leakage protection, comfort, or both. | 06-26-2014 |
Eugene P. Dougherty, Camdenwyoming, DE US
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20110224637 | LOW pH, OPTIMAL ORP, AND ODOR-REDUCING FIBERS, A PROCESS FOR MAKING THE FIBERS, AND ARTICLES MADE THEREFROM - The present disclosure provides low pH fibers that are treated with additives, preferably after regenerating the cellulosic fiber, to control the pH and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) in an aqueous environment where the fiber is placed. The low pH fibers can be formed into fibrous articles such as tampons or wipes. The low pH fibers with the additives provide health benefits to the user in that they hinder the ability of harmful bacteria to flourish. | 09-15-2011 |
Eugene P. Dougherty, Camden-Wy, DE US
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20140215779 | Tampon Pledget With Improved By-pass Leakage Protection - A tampon has two pledgets or one pledget with an absorbent layer and a leak shield located therebetween. The pledgets or pledget with the absorbent layer and the leak shield are folded such that the leak shield covers a portion of the surface of at least one of the pledgets. Both pledgets or the one pledget with the absorbent layer have absorbencies that are each greater than an absorbency of the leak shield. In another embodiment of the tampon, the leak shield comprises a fluid impervious or fluid repellent material(s). In another embodiment of the tampon, the leak shield comprises of an absorbent or hydrophilic material. Yet in another embodiment, the leak shield comprises of multiple layers of materials that are hydrophilic, hydrophobic, or a combination thereof. A method of fabricating a tampon includes forming a pledget, combining a fluid-impervious polymer material with an absorbent material to define a polymer laminate, ramming the pledget and the laminate into an oven tube, and stitching the laminate to the pledget. | 08-07-2014 |
Frank Dougherty, Yorktown Heights, NY US
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20130232094 | MACHINE LEARNING FOR POWER GRID - A machine learning system for ranking a collection of filtered propensity to failure metrics of like components within an electrical grid that includes a raw data assembly to provide raw data representative of the like components within the electrical grid; (b) a data processor, operatively coupled to the raw data assembly, to convert the raw data to more uniform data via one or more data processing techniques; (c) a database, operatively coupled to the data processor, to store the more uniform data; (d) a machine learning engine, operatively coupled to the database, to provide a collection of propensity to failure metrics for the like components; (e) an evaluation engine, operatively coupled to the machine learning engine, to detect and remove non-complying metrics from the collection of propensity to failure metrics and to provide the collection of filtered propensity to failure metrics; and (f) a decision support application, operatively coupled to the evaluation engine, configured to display a ranking of the collection of filtered propensity to failure metrics of like components within the electrical grid. | 09-05-2013 |
Ian Dougherty, Morristown, NJ US
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20140210669 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING BEARING AVAILABILITY AND ACCURACY FOR A TRACKING FILTER - Systems and methods for improving bearing availability and accuracy in a traffic collision-avoidance system (TCAS). In an exemplary method, if only a single phase-difference value is received for one of two two-element antennas, a processor determines an expected maximum antenna element phase-difference value for the elements of the two-element antenna that did not receive a phase-difference value for a target signal source; estimates a phase-difference value for the two-element antenna that did not include a phase-difference value, based on the expected maximum antenna element phase-difference value and a previously determined predicted bearing value; and calculates bearing based on the estimated phase-difference value and a phase-difference value received from the other two-element antenna. The determination is based on previously received signals associated with the target signal source and based on elevation information of the target signal source and a predefined maximum antenna element phase-difference value for the respective antenna element pair. An output device outputs information associated with the calculated bearing. | 07-31-2014 |
James Dougherty, Elizabeth, CO US
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20140107914 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND SOFTWARE FOR UTILITY LOCATE, MAPPING, AND USAGE - Systems, methods, and software for determining proximity to a utility and using the location information of the utility are provided herein. In one example, a non-transitory computer readable medium having stored thereon program instructions executable by a computing device is presented. When executed by the computing device, the program instructions direct the computing device to receive an indication of location of a utility, receive location information of a device, determine utility proximity information, and provide an indication of utility proximity information. The utility location information may then be used with map and other information, or used to control grading operations. | 04-17-2014 |
James Dougherty, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20140077400 | Exhaust Gas Flow Mixer - A mixer for mixing an exhaust flow with a fluid injected into an exhaust pipe includes a tubular housing having a reduced size center portion positioned between first and second ends. The housing includes circumferentially spaced apart apertures extending through the center portion. A first mixing element includes a first peripheral portion positioned within one of the apertures and a second peripheral portion positioned within another one of the apertures. A second mixing element includes third and fourth peripheral portions positioned within other apertures of the housing. | 03-20-2014 |
James Dougherty, Layton, UT US
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20090071579 | FUEL BOX IN A BOILING WATER NUCLEAR REACTOR - A method for manufacturing a sheet metal for use in a boiling water nuclear reactor and such a sheet metal. The method includes providing a material of a zirconium alloy that includes zirconium, and whose main alloying materials include niobium. The material is annealed so that essentially all niobium containing secondary phase particles are transformed to β-niobium particles. | 03-19-2009 |
20110232439 | Spacer grid for positioning of fuel rods - A method of manufacturing an optimized sheet metal ( | 09-29-2011 |
James Dougherty, Boxford, MA US
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20120171096 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY REGENERATIVE SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION - The invention provides a system for regenerative selective catalytic reduction including a catalyst chamber that contains a catalyst for reducing NO | 07-05-2012 |
James D. Dougherty, Boxford, MA US
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20110008230 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY REGENERATIVE SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION - The invention provides a system for regenerative selective catalytic reduction including a catalyst chamber that contains a catalyst for reducing NO | 01-13-2011 |
20140099239 | Reduced sorbent utilization for circulating dry scrubbers - Circulating dry scrubbing (CDS) systems and methods utilizes a particle classification unit operation to separate unreacted sorbent (such as lime, limestone, or sodium-based sorbent) such that a reactive fraction of the cut stream may be selectively recovered to a flue gas scrubbing system. This reduces the amount of fresh sorbent that must be supplied for pollutant removal. | 04-10-2014 |
James T. Dougherty, Indianapolis, IN US
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20120160199 | ROCKERLESS DESMODROMIC VALVE SYSTEM - A desmodromic valve system which provides direct bidirectional displacement of a valve stem of an internal combustion engine without the aid of a rocker arm, utilizing a semirigid basket operating in conjunction with a plurality of cams for each valve. The basket is disposed about the camshaft of the engine and secured to the valve stem by an integral retainer on a bottom portion of the basket, and is constrained to motion along the valve stem axis. The basket has a pair of downwardly oriented cam followers in the upper portion thereof, spaced apart from the valve stem axis. A central cam and a parallel pair of side cams are fixedly mounted on the camshaft so as to rotate therewith, the cams substantially surrounded by the basket and cooperating therewith to provide reciprocating valve action with positive bidirectional drive. The central cam is aligned with the valve stem axis, and the side cams are spaced apart from the valve stem axis, parallel to the central cam and respectively aligned with the cam followers. During a first part of a valve cycle, the central cam pushes the valve stem down so as to positively open the associated valve, and the valve stem pulls said basket down with it via the retainer. During a second part of the valve cycle, the side cams push the basket up via their respective cam followers and thereby cause the basket to pull the valve stem so as to positively close the valve. | 06-28-2012 |
20140174388 | ROCKERLESS DESMODROMIC VALVE SYSTEM - A desmodromic valve system which provides direct bidirectional displacement of a valve stem of an internal combustion engine without the aid of a rocker arm, utilizing a semirigid basket operating in conjunction with a plurality of cams for each valve. The basket is disposed about the camshaft of the engine and secured to the valve stem by an integral retainer on a bottom portion of the basket, and is constrained to motion along the valve stem axis. The basket has a pair of downwardly oriented cam followers in the upper portion thereof, spaced apart from the valve stem axis. A central cam and a parallel pair of side cams are fixedly mounted on the camshaft so as to rotate therewith, the cams substantially surrounded by the basket and cooperating therewith to provide reciprocating valve action with positive bidirectional drive. The central cam is aligned with the valve stem axis, and the side cams are spaced apart from the valve stem axis, parallel to the central cam and respectively aligned with the cam followers. During a first part of a valve cycle, the central cam pushes the valve stem down so as to positively open the associated valve, and the valve stem pulls said basket down with it via the retainer. During a second part of the valve cycle, the side cams push the basket up via their respective cam followers and thereby cause the basket to pull the valve stem so as to positively close the valve. | 06-26-2014 |
Jayson Dougherty, Estacada, OR US
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20140027587 | UNIVERSAL HVAC COMPONENT MOUNTING SYSTEMS - Universal systems for mounting HVAC components within an HVAC system where the component mounting system defines a platform comprised of slidingly engaging rail sections. Each of the rail sections include support brackets, from which, in some examples, extend a receiving member or an inserting member configured to engage a receiving member or an inserting member of an adjacent rail section. In particular embodiments, platform sections include arms having channels and arms having glides each glide being configured to slidingly engage the channel of an adjacent platform section allowing platform sections to adjust the effective length and width of the platform. | 01-30-2014 |
John Dougherty, Liverpool, NY US
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20090146868 | RF ATTENUATION CIRCUIT - An RF receiving circuit that selectively attenuates a received RF signal before it reaches sensitive modifying devices, such as a low noise amplifier or an analog to digital converter. The receiving circuit includes a delay element upstream of its attenuator so that high energy pulses of a short duration (for example, less than 10 nanoseconds) can be effectively attenuated despite coupler, detector, threshold and/or switch delays of the attenuation related circuitry. | 06-11-2009 |
John Charles Dougherty, Liverpool, NY US
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20120235858 | RADAR APPARATUS CALIBRATION VIA INDIVIDUAL RADAR COMPONENTS - A method, system and computer program product for calibrating and operating a radar apparatus provides for obtaining calibration response data from, for example, a radar cylinder and a plurality of radar columns, prior to assembling the radar cylinder and plurality of radar columns into an assembled radar apparatus. The calibration response data for the exemplary radar cylinder and the plurality of radar columns is evaluated to provide a simulated response of the assembled radar apparatus. Actual measured responses from the assembled radar apparatus may then be correlated with the simulated response through use of a look-up table. The particular method, system and program product for calibrating and operating the radar apparatus provides for avoidance of field calibration of the assembled radar apparatus, which is generally neither desirable nor feasible under hostile conditions. | 09-20-2012 |
John D. Dougherty, Canton, OH US
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20080252030 | VEHICLE CORNER MODULE - A corner module for an automotive vehicle includes a suspension upright, a wheel end, and a CV joint. The wheel end has a housing that is secured to the suspension upright and a hub that is provided with a flange to which a road wheel is attached and also spindle that projects from the flange into the housing. In addition, the wheel end has a tapered roller bearing located between the housing and the hub spindle. The CV joint drives the hub through a coupler ring or an inboard bearing cone that fits around and is engaged with the hub spindle, all through mating splines. The CV joint may have a stub shaft that projects from the bell through the hub spindle to clamp the CV joint and hub spindle together. Torque is transferred to the hub spindle at a large diameter through the bell of the CV joint. When present, the stub shaft serves merely to hold the CV joint and hub spindle together and thus may exist at a small diameter. Because the bearing transfers radial and thrust loads through tapered rollers, it and the wheel end of which it is a part may exist in configurations smaller than their counterparts in traditional wheel ends. | 10-16-2008 |
20100218619 | DRIVE TORQUE SENSING WHEEL END - A sensing system for sensing the drive torque applied to a vehicle wheel end assembly ( | 09-02-2010 |
20100285890 | COMPACT WHEEL END AND CORNER MODULE - A compact wheel end (A) serves to couple a road wheel (B) to a suspension system component (C) on an automotive vehicle and to transmit torque from a CV joint (D) to the road wheel. The wheel end includes a housing ( | 11-11-2010 |
20110127826 | HUB AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY - A wheel hub assembly configured to receive and support a brake rotor component in either a fixed or floating arrangement, such that a wheel assembly mounted to the wheel hub abuts directly against the outboard flange of the hub, and not against an entrapped brake rotor surface. | 06-02-2011 |
Joseph D. Dougherty, New York, NY US
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20090163406 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING BRAIN CANCER AND IDENTIFYING NEURAL STEM CELLS - In one aspect, the invention provides composition and methods for the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of tumors and cancers, e.g., brain cancers. In one aspect, the invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting the growth, proliferation, differentiation and/or survival of a neural stem cell or a cancer cell, or progenitor stem cell thereof. In one aspect, the invention provides compositions and methods for identifying the genetic profile of a brain cancer cell or a self-renewing neural cancer stem cell. In one aspect, the invention provides methods employing these profiles to identify compounds that inhibit tumor growth. | 06-25-2009 |
Joseph D. Dougherty, St. Louis, MO US
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20110071049 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TRANSLATIONAL PROFILING AND MOLECULAR PHENOTYPING - Methods and compositions are provided for translational profiling and molecular phenotyping of specific tissues, cells and cell subtypes of interest. The methods provided herein facilitate the analysis of gene expression in the selected subset present within a heterogeneous sample. | 03-24-2011 |
20150082470 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TRANSLATIONAL PROFILING AND MOLECULAR PHENOTYPING - Methods and compositions are provided for translational profiling and molecular phenotyping of specific tissues, cells and cell subtypes of interest. The methods provided herein facilitate the analysis of gene expression in the selected subset present within a heterogeneous sample. | 03-19-2015 |
Joseph P. Dougherty, Milford, NJ US
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20090305227 | HIV-1 LATENCY MODEL FOR HIGH THROUGHPUT SCREENING - Isolated, latently infected T cell lines are provided that can be utilized in high throughput screening to discover compounds capable of activating HIV-I. The T cell lines harbor a latent HIV-I derived vector pro virus, which upon activation expresses a marker for late viral gene expression due to the insertion of the marker gene in the position of HIV-I envelope. | 12-10-2009 |
20130040385 | HIV-1 LATENCY MODEL FOR HIGH THROUGHPUT SCREENING - Isolated, latently infected T cell lines are provided that can be utilized in high throughput screening to discover compounds capable of activating HIV-I. The T cell lines harbor a latent HIV-I derived vector pro virus, which upon activation expresses a marker for late viral gene expression due to the insertion of the marker gene in the position of HIV-I envelope. | 02-14-2013 |
Justin Dougherty, Austin, TX US
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20140100002 | Power Amplifier Having An Integrated Microcontroller - In an embodiment, a power amplifier (PA) includes a signal processing path including gain stages to receive a radio frequency (RF) signal and to output an amplified RF signal, sensors coupled to the signal processing path each to sense a characteristic of operation of the PA, and a microcontroller configured to execute instructions and to receive the operation characteristic(s) and to control one or more parameters of the signal processing path responsive this operation characteristic. | 04-10-2014 |
Kristin A. Dougherty, Chaska, MN US
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20130306516 | DISPLAY BIN - A display bin includes a tubular body and a multi-part bottom assembly. The tubular body includes an open base end and an open top end. The multi-part bottom assembly includes an annular structure having an inner edge, an outer edge and a plurality of evenly spaced wings projecting outwardly from the outer edge and terminating at distal ends. The annular structure is capable of being inserted through the open base end of the tubular body. A plurality of fasteners couple each of the plurality of wings of the annular structure to the base end of the tubular body. | 11-21-2013 |
Kristyn Dougherty, Milford, MI US
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20140206464 | Propeller Shaft Assembly With Grease Retention and Vent Cap - Disclosed is a cap that will act as a grease retention feature and venting system, while allowing crash optimization of a propeller shaft with a plunging constant velocity joint. The cap is located between a constant velocity joint and a tube of the propeller shaft system. The cap includes: a rim sealed against the inner diameter of the constant velocity joint, an interior vent chamber, a vent hole facing the interior components of the constant velocity joint and leading to the vent chamber, and an annular radial groove along the entire circumference connected to the vent chamber. The outer race has a hole perpendicular to the joint axis to complete venting to the atmosphere. In the event of a vehicle crash, the constant velocity internal joint components contact the device, causing the device to dislodge from its fixed position, contact the friction weld curls and fracture at a determined load. | 07-24-2014 |
Larry F. Dougherty, East Brunswick, NJ US
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20110184359 | Compact Sanitary Specimen Collection Device - Disclosed is a compact, foldable, sanitary urine specimen collection device. The device is intended to collect urine specimens from domestic animals, such as dogs. A telescopic pole with a handle is attached to a pivotal support member for supporting a specimen collection container. | 07-28-2011 |
Lawrence Dougherty, Wenonah, NJ US
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20090105582 | Rapid 3-diamensional bilateral breast MR imaging - Provided is a method for rapid, 3D, dynamic, projection reconstruction bilateral breast imaging using simultaneous multi-slab volume excitation and radial acquisition of a contrast enhanced bilateral image, in conjunction with SENSE processing, using k-Space Weighted Image Contrast (“KWIC”) filtering and multi-coil arrays for signal separation in an interleaved bilateral MR bilateral breast scan that uses conventional Cartesian sampling without parallel imaging. Software was developed for the reconstruction, modeling contrast kinetics using a heuristic model, display by parametric mapping and viewer/analysis of the multidimensional, high frame-rate bilateral breast images. | 04-23-2009 |
Michael Dougherty, Jacksonville, NC US
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20140123822 | ILLUMINATED TOOL REST FOR LATHE - A lathe tool rest including a light source for improving the illumination of the workpiece is described. The tool rest includes a vertical post having an upper end, a horizontal tool arm attached to the upper end of the post, and an LED illumination strip attached to the front side of the tool arm. The front side of the tool arm preferably includes a horizontal recess With the LED illumination strip being mounted within the recess. | 05-08-2014 |
Patricia Diane Dougherty, Bixby, OK US
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20090047157 | DUAL ZONE FLOW CHOKE FOR DOWNHOLE MOTORS - A submersible pumping system for use downhole, wherein the system includes a pump, an inlet section for receiving fluid, a pump motor, and an actively controlled flow restriction device for controlling flow to the submersible pump from an upper fluid producing zone. Active flow control proximate to the submersible pump motor protects the pump motor from overheating. | 02-19-2009 |
Patrick S. Dougherty, Boise, ID US
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20080315549 | All terrain adapter for a wheelchair - An all terrain adapter for a wheelchair that removably clamps onto the foot support of the wheelchair and supports a relatively large diameter, slightly inclined swivelling nose gear wheel at an extended distance from the foot support to stabilize the wheelchair when it is being pushed over soft or uneven surfaces and which swivels around when the wheelchair is moved forward to lift the front wheels of the wheelchair clear of the ground. | 12-25-2008 |
20100237586 | ALL TERRAIN ADAPTER FOR A WHEELCHAIR - An all terrain adapter for a wheelchair that removably clamps onto the foot support of the wheelchair and supports a relatively large diameter, slightly inclined swivelling nose gear wheel at an extended distance from the foot support to stabilize the wheelchair when it is being pushed over soft or uneven surfaces and which swivels around when the wheelchair is moved forward to lift the front wheels of the wheelchair clear of the ground. | 09-23-2010 |
Paul Dougherty, Charlotte, NC US
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20110055852 | EVENT PROCESSING FOR DETECTION OF SUSPICIOUS FINANCIAL ACTIVITY - Event processing for suspicious activity detection is disclosed. Financial events can be detected by receiving data from a plurality of detection channels. The data can optionally be enriched by adding additional details about events. An event or group of events is scored based on pre-defined risk factors and experience, and the resulting score can be compared to a pre-defined threshold. A case for investigation is established when the score is above the pre-defined threshold. Events for which the score is below the pre-defined threshold are sampled to provide the experience for the scoring. Events can be scored by obtaining a plurality of predictors, collecting training data regarding existing cases, and running a logistic regression to obtain weights for the predictors. The likelihood of a case for investigation resulting in a suspicious activity report can then be determined. | 03-03-2011 |
Paul E. Dougherty, Canton, OH US
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20130032688 | EQUIPMENT SUPPORT PAD - An equipment support pad includes a plastic body formed from upper and lower walls joined together by sidewalls and a plurality of angled support elements. The same support elements may be arranged to form different-size support pads. The support elements are arranged with a plurality of oval-shaped elements disposed generally parallel to one another and with two triangle-shaped elements at the lateral corners and two diamond-shaped elements are the other two corners. A variety of different pieces of equipment may be supported on these pads. In exemplary configurations, the equipment support pads are used to support heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment. | 02-07-2013 |
Ralph C. Dougherty, Tallahassee, FL US
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20100021776 | COMPOSITES AND ELECTRODES FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL DEVICES AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The present invention is directed to a composite including a substrate and a film deposited on a surface of the substrate, and processes for producing the composites. The deposited film includes at least one metal oxide having the formula: M | 01-28-2010 |
Richard Dougherty, Moorestown, NJ US
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20120248008 | FUELS HYDROCRACKING WITH DEWAXING OF FUEL PRODUCTS - This invention relates to a process involving hydrocracking and dewaxing of a feedstream in which a converted fraction can correspond to a majority of the product from the reaction system, while an unconverted fraction can exhibit improved properties. In this hydrocracking process, it can be advantageous for the yield of unconverted fraction for gasoline fuel application to be controlled to maintain desirable cold flow properties for the unconverted fraction. Catalysts and conditions can be chosen to assist in attaining, or to optimize, desirable product yields and/or properties. | 10-04-2012 |
Richard C. Dougherty, Moorestown, NJ US
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20120000824 | INTEGRATED GAS AND LIQUID PHASE PROCESSING OF BIOCOMPONENT FEEDSTOCKS - A mineral feed can be hydrotreated in a trickle-bed reactor or other stage in a continuous gas-phase environment. The effluent from the hydrotreatment stage can be separated to remove gas-phase impurities. The remaining liquid effluent from the hydrotreating stage can then be introduced, in total or in part, into a second stage/reactor. A feed of biocomponent origin can also be introduced into the second stage/reactor. The second stage/reactor can be operated to perform deoxygenation of the mixture of biocomponent feed and hydrotreated liquid effluent in a continuous liquid phase environment. | 01-05-2012 |
20120004477 | LIQUID PHASE DISTILLATE DEWAXING - Hydrocarbon feeds can be hydrotreated in a continuous gas-phase environment and then dewaxed in a liquid-continuous reactor. The liquid-continuous reactor can advantageously be operated in a manner that avoids the need for a hydrogen recycle loop. A contaminant gas can be added to the hydrogen input for the liquid-continuous reactor to modify the hydrogen consumption in the reactor. | 01-05-2012 |
20120004478 | TWO STAGE HYDROPROCESSING WITH DIVIDED WALL COLUMN FRACTIONATOR - A divided wall column can allow for fractionation of multiple streams while maintaining separate product qualities. Effluents from multiple stages of a reaction system can be processed in a single divided wall column. The divided wall column can produce multiple cuts from each separated area, as well as at least one output from a common area. At least one reaction stage can advantageously have a continuous liquid phase environment. | 01-05-2012 |
20140296057 | MITIGATION OF PLUGGING IN HYDROPROCESSING REACTORS - The behavior of a monitored condition over time for a reactor or reaction system can be analyzed using groupings or windows of data to identify anomalous features in the time-average values. Anomalous features can be identified based on a threshold value generated from the analysis. Based on identification of an anomalous feature, a corrective action can be taken. For example, when the monitored condition is the pressure drop across a catalyst bed, detection of an anomaly can indicate the time to initiate a wash process for the catalyst bed before a large drop in catalyst activity occurs. By detecting an anomaly at an earlier point in time, a wash cycle can be initiated earlier so that the wash is more effective at restoring the catalyst bed to a desired condition. | 10-02-2014 |
Richard Charles Dougherty, Moorestown, NJ US
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20120000818 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF GROUP II AND GROUP III LUBE BASE OILS - A process for the preparation of Group II and Group III lube oil base stocks wherein liquid-continuous aromatics saturation is used to treat lube hydrocrackate. The treated hydrocrackate is then be sent to dewaxing unit and then optionally to a hydrotreating step. | 01-05-2012 |
20120000829 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF GROUP II AND GROUP III LUBE BASE OILS - The preparation of Group II and Group III lube base oils wherein liquid-continuous hydrotreating is used to treat a lube oil raffinate. The hydrotreated lube oil raffinate is then sent to a dewaxing stage that can be either a solvent or catalytic dewaxing stage. | 01-05-2012 |
20130161237 | HYDROPROCESSING OF HEAVY HYDROCARBON FEEDS - Heavy oil feeds are hydroprocessed in the presence of a solvent under conditions that provide a variety of benefits. The solvent can be an added solvent or a portion of the liquid effluent from hydroprocessing. The processes allow for lower pressure processing of heavy oil feeds for extended processing times or extended catalyst lifetimes be reducing or mitigating the amount of coke formation on the hydroprocessing catalyst. | 06-27-2013 |
Robert J. Dougherty, Herndon, VA US
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20100141161 | HOLIDAY LED LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - The present disclosure provides a decorative light string system comprising a light string comprising a plurality of lighting bulbs arranged electrically in series, wherein each light bulb comprises at least two LED chips, wherein half of said LED chips are connected in parallel and wherein half of said LED chips are connected in reverse parallel; and a switch box, and a switchbox comprising a switch having at least a first position and a second position, wherein when the switch is in the first position, a first pole is engaged allowing passage of a positive waveform lighting the LEDs connected in parallel, and wherein when the switch is in a second position, a second pole is engaged allowing passage of a negative waveform lighting the LEDs connected in reverse parallel; as well as methods of using said decorative light string system. | 06-10-2010 |
20110210677 | HOLIDAY LED LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE - The present disclosure provides a decorative light string system comprising a light string comprising a plurality of lighting bulbs arranged electrically in series, wherein each light bulb comprises at least two LED chips, wherein half of said LED chips are connected in parallel and wherein half of said LED chips are connected in reverse parallel; and an adapter comprising a rectifier, wherein when the plug of the light string is plugged into the outlet adapter in a first orientation, the rectifier allows passage of a half-rectified wave lighting the LEDs connected in parallel, and wherein when the plug of the light string is plugged into the outlet adapter in a second orientation, the rectifier allows passage of a half-rectified wave lighting the LEDs connected in reverse parallel. Also included are methods of using said adapter and said decorative light string system. | 09-01-2011 |
Robert John Dougherty, Herndon, VA US
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20110091621 | FOOD TOASTING POUCH - A food toasting device comprising a pouch and optionally, a handle. A method of using the food toasting device comprising placing a desired quantity of a food product, such as nuts, in the pouch of the food toasting device, placing the food toasting device into an appliance for heating, turning on the appliance so that the food product is exposed to the desired amount of heat, waiting until the food product is sufficiently toasted, and removing the food toasting device containing the food product from the appliance. | 04-21-2011 |
Stephen Dougherty, New Smyrna Beach, FL US
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20140116319 | SECONDARY NAVIGATION STATION - In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the improved secondary navigation station of the invention comprises a horizontal surface which is suspended above the watercraft by a structural system usually comprised of aluminum tubing or equivalent, which horizontal surface may further comprise a navigation station, a seat structure, and a horizontally sliding cover, which, when it is closed position, operates in concert with said horizontal surface to create a solid weatherproof surface, but when open, allows the user or operator of the watercraft to mount a series of steps such that the user or operator of the watercraft is able to navigate the craft from an elevated position from a standing, leaning, or sitting position. The invention allows for an elevated navigation station and elevated positioning for sighting use for fishing and navigation while maintaining a low center of gravity of the watercraft. | 05-01-2014 |
Thomas F. Dougherty, Chagrin Falls, OH US
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Thomas J. Dougherty, Grand Island, NY US
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Thomas M. Dougherty, New York, NY US
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20130226724 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRICING COST OF EXECUTION OF A PROGRAM IN A PARALLEL PROCESSING ENVIRONMENT AND FOR AUCTIONING COMPUTING RESOURCES FOR EXECUTION OF PROGRAMS - An automated auction-based method of determining price to execute one or more candidate programs on a parallel computing system is disclosed. The parallel computing system includes a plurality of computing resources, each having a price per unit of time. For each candidate program, a plurality of executions are performed using different amounts of computing resources. The number of program outputs completed during each execution is measured. A plurality of bids defining a price for completing a desired number of program outputs in a desired amount of time are received. The amount of computing resources required to fulfill each bid is determined. A price per unit of time for the computing resources for each bid is calculated based on the price associated with the bid and the determined amount of computing resources required to fulfill the bids. The bids are fulfilled based on the calculated price per unit of time. | 08-29-2013 |
Thomas P. Dougherty, Brookfield, NH US
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20140232876 | THERMAL IMAGING BEACON, SMOKE DETECTOR AND SYSTEM - A thermal imaging beacon, a smoke detector having an integrated thermal imaging beacon, and a thermal imaging beacon system including a thermal imaging beacon and a smoke detector. The thermal imaging beacon includes a heat source, a power source, and an activation switch in communication with the heat source and power source and adapted to allow power to flow to the heat source when the switch is triggered by a fire event signal. | 08-21-2014 |
William E. Dougherty, Pleasant Valley, NY US
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20120144357 | Method for Enabling Multiple Incompatible or Costly Timing Environments for Efficient Timing Closure - A method of performing a static timing analysis based on slack values to verify and optimize a logic design includes: selecting one or more circuits within the logic design having at least two inputs taking on a known value; identifying a critical input that controls an output arrival time of the selected circuit from among the inputs that take on the known value; determining one or more non-critical input of the circuit a required arrival time based on the difference between the arrival times of the critical and non-critical inputs; and computing the slack at a critical input based on the difference between the AT of the critical and non-critical inputs. The design optimization based on the slack defined by arrival time differences preferably uses a reverse merge margin design metric. The metric determines the exact required amount of improvement in the input arrival time of non-critical signals of a clock shaping circuit. | 06-07-2012 |
William R. Dougherty, Sun City, AZ US
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20100320110 | PORTABLE GARDEN - A lightweight portable garden container consists of a space frame that supports a flexible waterproof liner such that the floor of the flexible liner is elevated above the ground. The flexible liner includes a plurality of drain holes formed in the bottom surface that are attached to a manifold for collecting water draining from the flexible liner. The manifold drains into a closed reservoir which is attached to a pump that recirculates water from the reservoir back into to the container for irrigating the plants growing therein. The raised floor facilitates gardening at a comfortable level, while the recirculation system minimizes the amount of wasted water. | 12-23-2010 |