Berry, CA
Alan Berry, Belmont, CA US
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20080241898 | Application of Glucose Transport Mutants For Production Of Aromatic Pathway Compounds - This invention describes methods for enhancing carbon flow into a pathway of a host cell to enhance the biosynthetic production of compounds therefrom, the host cells being selected based on being phenotypically Pts | 10-02-2008 |
Alan Berry, Granite Bay, CA US
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20110053233 | Methods for improving malic acid production in filamentous fungi - The present invention relates to methods of producing a C4 dicarboxylic acid, comprising: (a) cultivating a filamentous fungal host cell comprising a polynucleotide selected from the group consisting of a heterologous first polynucleotide encoding a C4 dicarboxylic acid transporter, a heterologous second polynucleotide encoding a malate dehydrogenase, and a heterologous third polynucleotide encoding a pyruvate carboxylase; wherein the filamentous fungal host cell is capable of secreting increased levels of the C4 dicarboxylic acid compared to the filamentous fungal host cell without the heterologous polynucleotide when cultivated under the same conditions; and (b) recovering the C4 dicarboxylic acid. The present invention also relates to methods for increasing C4 dicarboxylic acid production, filamentous fungal host cells and malate dehydrogenase variants. | 03-03-2011 |
20120135481 | Compositions and methods for 3-hydroxypropionic acid production - The present application discloses genetically modified yeast cells comprising an active 3-HP fermentation pathway, and the use of these cells to produce 3-HP. | 05-31-2012 |
20130280775 | Recombinant N-propanol and Isopropanol Production - The present invention relates to methods of producing n-propanol, isopropanol, and coproducing n-propanol with isopropanol. The present invention also relates to methods for producing propylene, as well as host cells capable of n-propanol and isopropanol production. | 10-24-2013 |
20130295644 | Polypeptides Having Succinyl-CoA: Acetoacetate Transferase Activity and Polynucleotides Encoding Same - The present invention relates to isolated protein complexes having succinyl-CoA:acetoacetate transferase activity, isolated polypeptide subunits thereof, and isolated polynucleotides encoding the subunits. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides and protein complexes. | 11-07-2013 |
20140065681 | Compositions and methods for 3-hydroxypropionic acid production - The present application discloses genetically modified yeast cells comprising an active 3-HP fermentation pathway, and the use of these cells to produce 3-HP. | 03-06-2014 |
20140234925 | Methods for improving malic acid production in filamentous fungi - The present invention relates to methods of producing a C4 dicarboxylic acid, comprising: (a) cultivating a filamentous fungal host cell comprising a polynucleotide selected from the group consisting of a heterologous first polynucleotide encoding a C4 dicarboxylic acid transporter, a heterologous second polynucleotide encoding a malate dehydrogenase, and a heterologous third polynucleotide encoding a pyruvate carboxylase; wherein the filamentous fungal host cell is capable of secreting increased levels of the C4 dicarboxylic acid compared to the filamentous fungal host cell without the heterologous polynucleotide when cultivated under the same conditions; and (b) recovering the C4 dicarboxylic acid. The present invention also relates to methods for increasing C4 dicarboxylic acid production, filamentous fungal host cells and malate dehydrogenase variants. | 08-21-2014 |
20150024446 | Methods for improving malic acid production in filamentous fungi - The present invention relates to methods of producing a C4 dicarboxylic acid, comprising: (a) cultivating a filamentous fungal host cell comprising a polynucleotide selected from the group consisting of a heterologous first polynucleotide encoding a C4 dicarboxylic acid transporter, a heterologous second polynucleotide encoding a malate dehydrogenase, and a heterologous third polynucleotide encoding a pyruvate carboxylase; wherein the filamentous fungal host cell is capable of secreting increased levels of the C4 dicarboxylic acid compared to the filamentous fungal host cell without the heterologous polynucleotide when cultivated under the same conditions; and (b) recovering the C4 dicarboxylic acid. The present invention also relates to methods for increasing C4 dicarboxylic acid production, filamentous fungal host cells and malate dehydrogenase variants. | 01-22-2015 |
Alison M. Berry, Davis, CA US
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20100184161 | ACIDOTHERMUS CELLULOYTICUS XYLANASE - A thermophilic endo-beta-1,4-xylanase derived from | 07-22-2010 |
20130295619 | ACIDOTHERMUS CELLULOYTICUS XYLANASE - A thermophilic endo-beta-1,4-xylanase derived from | 11-07-2013 |
Ben Berry, Los Angeles, CA US
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20150281788 | FUNCTION EXECUTION BASED ON DATA ENTRY - Executing a function of a computing system based on entering data into a data entry field of a user interface is provided. A first set of one or more characters input in the data entry field is obtained. The system determines whether the first set satisfies a non-number condition. The function can be executed based on whether or not the first set satisfies the non-number condition. A non-number condition is a condition that is not based solely on the number of characters in the set. | 10-01-2015 |
Benny Lee Berry, Palmdale, CA US
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20090188729 | Track sphere wheel assembly - The Track Sphere Wheel Assembly is a new and useful automotive product. This invention offers a spherical wheel and tire combination for the 21 | 07-30-2009 |
20100257861 | Hybrid electric steam turbine automotive engine - The Hybrid Electric Steam Turbine Automotive Engine is a new and useful type of engine which does not require the internal combustion of Petroleum-Based fuels. The stainless steel casting engine operates on either petroleum-based or non-petroleum-based fuels and will eliminate dependence upon petroleum-based fuel. It will reduce adverse environmental impacts caused by emissions of Green House Gases. | 10-14-2010 |
Christopher D. Berry, Folsom, CA US
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20140267338 | TECHNIQUES FOR IMPROVING RENDERING EFFICIENCY - Various embodiments are generally directed to techniques for causing the storage of a color data value of a clear color to be deferred or entirely avoided as color data values of primitives of an image are stored. An apparatus includes a processor element; and a logic to store color data values of a block of pixels of the image in a first portion of a cache line, store an indication of the first portion as written and of a second portion of the cache line as not in a per-portion table, evict contents of the first and second portions, and store the contents of the first portion in an image data and store a color data value of a clear color in place of the contents of the second portion in the image data in response to the indications stored in the per-portion table. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 09-18-2014 |
Cliff Berry, Lake Almanor, CA US
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20100258062 | COLD WATER PRE-HEATER - The present invention relates to a water warming system and method for warming a hot water heater supply line that includes: a s-shaped piping connected to a water supply line; an insulating compartment surrounding the s-shaped piping; a warm wastewater input into the insulating compartment and a wastewater output from the insulating compartment; and an output from the s-shaped piping connected to a hot water heater. The water supply line inputs either ambient water or cool water into the s-shaped piping. The warm wastewater generated within a home provides a source for the warm wastewater. | 10-14-2010 |
Clifford Eugene Berry, Brea, CA US
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20090152830 | TRAILER HITCH MOUNTED MOTORCYCLE CARRIER - A motorcycle carrier attaches to a conventional trailer ball and supports a motorcycle front wheel for towing the motorcycle. The carrier resides approximately horizontally and provides a cradle for the motorcycle front wheel holding the front wheel, and motorcycle, in a vertical attitude. The carrier includes a downward facing mouth to place over the trailer ball. The mouth includes an aligning surface for cooperation with a flattened top surface found on known trailer balls. Retainers reside against surfaces of the trailer ball opposite the aligning surface to hold the ball in alignment with the alignment surface and thereby hold the position of the carrier on the trailer ball. Tie down straps may be used to further hold the motorcycle in a vertical attitude. | 06-18-2009 |
Craig D. Berry, Los Angeles, CA US
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20090132377 | Internet protocol-based interstitial advertising - The present invention delivers interstitial media content, such as advertisements during a user's navigation of an Internet protocol-based product, for example, a graphical user interface. The present invention may display advertisement content positioned within a web page or may display a full screen advertisement before a new web page is presented. As an interstitial advertisement, the advertisement appears between web page requests such that when a user action requests a new page, the present invention can launch an ad before displaying the requested content. The ads are preferably non-interruptible, such that the user cannot fast-forward or skip the advertisement. A preferred method detects a web page address request and delivers advertising content in an Internet protocol format to the user independently of any code associated with the requested web address. The invention may also deliver ads only after a specified time delay has elapsed, thus regulating the frequency of advertisements independent of the user's movement through the Internet protocol-based product. In another preferred embodiment, the invention may also deliver ads only after a specified number of address changes have been detected. An additional preferred embodiment may also deliver an advertisement unrelated to whether a user makes a web page request. | 05-21-2009 |
20110107385 | Method for interactive video content programming - The present invention is directed to a system and method for interacting with video by displaying one or more interface links associated with video content being displayed, pausing the video content when an interface link is interacted with, allowing the user to view ancillary content the interface link is linked to over a network, and un-pausing the video content after the user elects to continue viewing the video content. In one or more embodiments, the ancillary content may permit e-commerce, display additional video or other images, and/or include links to additional ancillary content. The present invention also includes a method for creating an interactive video. | 05-05-2011 |
20110321109 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERACTIVE VIDEO CONTENT PROGRAMMING - The present invention is directed to a system and method for interacting with video by displaying one or more interface links associated with video content being displayed, pausing the video content when an interface link is interacted with, allowing the user to view ancillary content the interface link is linked to over a network, and un-pausing the video content after the user elects to continue viewing the video content. In one or more embodiments, the ancillary content may permit e-commerce, display additional video or other images, and/or include links to additional ancillary content. The present invention also includes a method for creating an interactive video. | 12-29-2011 |
20120254932 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERACTIVE VIDEO CONTENT PROGRAMMING - The present invention is directed to a system and method for interacting with video by displaying one or more interface links associated with video content being displayed, pausing the video content when an interface link is interacted with, allowing the user to view ancillary content the interface link is linked to over a network, and un-pausing the video content after the user elects to continue viewing the video content. In one or more embodiments, the ancillary content may permit e-commerce, display additional video or other images, and/or include links to additional ancillary content. The present invention also includes a method for creating an interactive video. | 10-04-2012 |
20130205348 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERACTIVE VIDEO CONTENT PROGRAMMING - The present invention is directed to a system and method for interacting with video by displaying one or more interface links associated with video content being displayed, pausing the video content when an interface link is interacted with, allowing the user to view ancillary content the interface link is linked to over a network, and unpausing the video content after the user elects to continue viewing the video content. In one or more embodiments, the ancillary content may permit e-commerce, display additional video or other images, and/or include links to additional ancillary content. The present invention also includes a method for creating an interactive video. | 08-08-2013 |
20150095942 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERACTIVE VIDEO CONTENT PROGRAMMING - The present invention is directed to a system and method for interacting with video by displaying one or more interface links associated with video content being displayed, pausing the video content when an interface link is interacted with, allowing the user to view ancillary content the interface link is linked to over a network, and un-pausing the video content after the user elects to continue viewing the video content. In one or more embodiments, the ancillary content may permit e-commerce, display additional video or other images, and/or include links to additional ancillary content. The present invention also includes a method for creating an interactive video. | 04-02-2015 |
David Berry, San Jose, CA US
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20110252257 | System and Method for Energy Efficient Ethernet Enhanced Information Technology Power Management Tools - A system and method for energy efficient Ethernet (EEE) enhanced information technology power management tools. EEE-based computing center resources are designed to monitor energy savings events hardware components (e.g., physical layer device) included within the computing center resource. Energy saving statistics based on such monitoring can be provided to a power management tool. This monitoring information enables the power management tool to make broad service-level energy savings decisions on actual network activity. In addition, feedback based on the broad service-level energy savings decisions can be provided to the EEE-based computing center resources for consideration by their individual EEE control policies. | 10-13-2011 |
20120120967 | Universal Serial Interface - A communication device may utilize a serial interface to communicate with a peer device via a serial interface link utilizing a serial interface protocol. The communication device may be operable to generate a first serial signal from a first plurality of signals associated with one or more interface protocols. The generated first serial signal may be communicated to the peer device via the serial interface link. The peer device may then regenerate the first plurality of signals from the communicated first serial signal. The communication device may be operable to receive a second serial signal from the peer device via the serial interface link. The second serial signal was generated by the peer device from a second plurality of signals associated with the one or more interface protocols. The communication device may then regenerate the second plurality of signals from the received second serial signal. | 05-17-2012 |
David Berry, So. San Francisco, CA US
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20100242345 | PRODUCTION OF FATTY ACIDS & DERIVATIVES THEREOF - Genetically engineered microorganisms are provided that produce products from the fatty acid biosynthetic pathway (fatty acid derivatives), as well as methods of their use. | 09-30-2010 |
Eric E. Berry, El Cajon, CA US
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20100142712 | Content Delivery Network Having Downloadable Conditional Access System with Personalization Servers for Personalizing Client Devices - A content delivery network and method employing a Downloadable Conditional Access System (“DCAS”) includes first and second personalization servers. A unit key list having unique keys is segmented into different blocks. Each block is encrypted with a separate transmission key corresponding to that block such that first and second blocks are respectively encrypted with first and second transmission keys. The encrypted blocks are communicated to the personalization servers. The first transmission key is communicated to the first personalization server without being communicated to another personalization server such that the first server can decrypt the first block using the first transmission key to access the keys of the first block. The second transmission key is communicated to the second personalization server without being communicated to another personalization server such that the second server can decrypt the second block using the second transmission key to access the keys of the second block. | 06-10-2010 |
Eric Lee Berry, Monrovia, CA US
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20090055488 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATING A LOCATION SELECTION ASSOCIATED WITH AN EVENT - The invention provides a communications system comprising an event server computer system, an event creation module on the event server computer system for permitting the creation of an event from an event host computer system over the network, and a storing module on the event server computer system for storing the event on the event server computer system, a transmissions module on the event server computer system for transmitting a signal relating to the event from a first computer system to a second computer system over a network, and a location selection module on the event server computer system for selecting at least one location from the event host computer system and associating the location with the event on the event server computer system. | 02-26-2009 |
20090055513 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATING CARPOOL INFORMATION - The invention provides a communications system comprising a receiving module for receiving the carpool information from a plurality of user computer systems over a network, a carpool module for collecting carpool information received by the receiving module from a plurality of user computer systems, storing the carpool information at a server computer system, the carpool information being for a plurality of users corresponding to carpool information collected from the plurality of user computer systems at a server computer system, and permitting access to the carpool information collected from the plurality of user computer systems on the server computer system from each one of the user computer systems, the carpool information being associated with the event. | 02-26-2009 |
Gene D. Berry, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090283176 | Cryogenic Capable High Pressure Containers for Compact Storage of Hydrogen Onboard Vehicles - A cryogenic-capable high pressure container which combines the use of cryogenic-capable high pressure vessels and ultra-thin thermal barrier(s) having a thickness less than about 5 mm because of the reduced thermal requirements of the container from flexible usage, for maximizing storage space. Additional increase in storage capacity may be obtained by using conformable pressure vessels having box-shaped configurations for further maximizing storage space and capacity. Further efficiencies may be achieved by nesting high pressure vessels inside box-shaped lower pressure vessels to utilize for storage the interstitial spaces form between them. | 11-19-2009 |
20100133279 | Cryogenic Capable High Pressure Containers For Compact Storage Of Hydrogen Onboard Vehicles - A cryogenic-capable high pressure container which combines the use of cryogenic-capable high pressure vessels and ultra-thin thermal barrier(s) having a thickness less than about 5 mm because of the reduced thermal requirements of the container from flexible usage, for maximizing storage space. Additional increase in storage capacity may be obtained by using conformable pressure vessels having box-shaped configurations for further maximizing storage space and capacity. Further efficiencies may be achieved by nesting high pressure vessels inside box-shaped lower pressure vessels to utilize for storage the interstitial spaces form between them. | 06-03-2010 |
George R. Berry, Palm Beach Shores, CA US
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20150084341 | VERTICAL AXIS TURBINE AND CONSTRUCTIONS EMPLOYING SAME - A building with an integrated wind-powered electricity generation system includes a plurality of floors, wherein each of the plurality of floors includes usable space. The building further includes a vacuum space between adjacent ones of the plurality of floors and a plurality of vertical axis wind turbines, wherein each of the plurality of vertical axis wind turbines is positioned adjacent the open vacuum space. The building further includes at least one electricity generator operably coupled to the plurality of vertical axis wind turbines. At least one of the vertical axis wind turbines includes a plurality of louvers extending around a portion of the outer circumference of the vertical axis wind turbine. | 03-26-2015 |
Ivan Berry, San Jose, CA US
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20150357202 | PEROXIDE-VAPOR TREATMENT FOR ENHANCING PHOTORESIST-STRIP PERFORMANCE AND MODIFYING ORGANIC FILMS - Methods and apparatus for treating an organic film such as photoresist with a hydroxyl-generating compound prior to removing the organic film from a substrate are provided. Treatments include exposure to one or more of hydrogen peroxide vapor and water vapor in a non-plasma environment. In some implementations, conditions are such that condensation on the surface is suppressed. Methods include treating high-dose ion-implantation photoresists and post-plasma doping photoresists with little or no material loss and permit mild plasma removal of the photoresist after treatment. | 12-10-2015 |
James Berry, Los Angeles, CA US
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20120018595 | HOLDING DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - According to one aspect, the subject application involves a holding device for an electronic device. The holding device includes a first clip adapted to cooperate with a peripheral portion of the electronic device. A second clip opposes the first clip and is separated from the first clip by a first distance. The second clip is adapted to cooperate with a separate peripheral portion of the electronic device. A substantially-elastic band is provided to extend between the first clip and the second clip, and a back plate is at least partially disposed between the first clip and the second clip. | 01-26-2012 |
Jason Berry, Sausalito, CA US
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20130146554 | SOLAR MODULE MOUNTING APPARATUS - A universal solar module mounting system includes a plurality of vertical posts and a plurality of parallel and horizontal beams. Each of the beams is supported above the ground by one or more of the posts. Purlins are coupled to the beams with purlin clips and fasteners. The purlin clips or beams can include parallel and adjacent slots. Fasteners are placed through the slots and the slots allow the purlins to be positioned on the beams to properly support the specific solar modules being used. Mounting components are used to secure each of the solar modules to two or more of the purlins. | 06-13-2013 |
Jody Berry, San Diego, CA US
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20140286960 | STAPHLOCOCCUS AUREUS ALPHA-HEMOLYSIN ANTIBODIES - Compositions and methods for the treatment or prevention of | 09-25-2014 |
Jody Berry, Carlsbad, CA US
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20140004118 | CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE ANTIBODIES | 01-02-2014 |
20150290319 | ANTIBODIES AGAINST CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE - Compositions and methods for the treatment or prevention of | 10-15-2015 |
20150299315 | NON-B-LINEAGE CELLS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING ANTIBODY - Disclosed herein are methods of identifying and methods of isolating antibody-producing cells and cells capable of producing antibodies, including V cells, a non-B-cell-lineage class of cells capable of producing antibody. Disclosed herein are kits for detection and isolation of antibody-producing cells and cells capable of producing antibodies. Disclosed herein are methods of making antibodies. | 10-22-2015 |
20150301045 | NON-B-LINEAGE CELLS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING ANTIBODY - Disclosed herein are kits for detection and isolation of antibody-producing cells and cells capable of producing antibodies, antibody-producing cells and cells capable of producing antibodies, including V cells, a non-B-cell-lineage class of cells capable of producing antibody. Disclosed herein are methods of identifying and methods of isolating antibody-producing cells and cells capable of producing antibodies. Disclosed herein are methods of making antibodies. | 10-22-2015 |
Jody Douglas Berry, San Diego, CA US
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20150093764 | BLOCKING REAGENT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Blocking reagent compositions, as well as methods of making and using the same, are provided. Aspects of the composition include a blocking reagent that binds to the cell surface but does not specifically bind to a targeted first cell surface antigen. Also provided are system and kits that include the compositions. | 04-02-2015 |
Joe Berry, San Diego, CA US
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20080197959 | CONNECTOR INCLUDING ISOLATION MAGNETIC DEVICES CAPABLE OF HANDLING HIGH SPEED COMMUNICATIONS - An electric device capable of handling high speed data communication and which could be used with, for example, a connector application such as an RJ45 type connector. The electric device is formed by inserting at least one wire through a first hole in a core, wrapping the wire around a side of the core, and inserting the wire through a second hole in the core a desired number of times. A common mode choke may be combined with the electric device. To form such a choke, two of the wires from the electric device may be wrapped around a second core in the same fashion a desired number of times. | 08-21-2008 |
20080200060 | Electrical Isolation Device Capable Of Limiting Magnetic Saturation Even Upon Receipt Of High Power DC Bias And Method For Making The Same - An electrical device is produced by winding wires around a core. The device may be used as a transformer. Wires are inserted into, through and around a first hole and a first side of a core a desired number of times. Thereafter, the wires are extended along either a top or a bottom of the core and then passed through and around a second hole of the core. After the wires are wound around the second hole of the core and a second side of the core, the production of the device is complete. | 08-21-2008 |
20110001596 | Electrical Device Including A Transformer With A Core Having Two Holes And Connector Incorporating The Same - An electrical device is produced by winding wires around a core. The device may be used as a transformer. Wires are inserted into, through and around a first hole and a first side of a core a desired number of times. Thereafter, the wires are extended along either a top or a bottom of the core and then passed through and around a second hole of the core. After the wires are wound around the second hole of the core and a second side of the core, the production of the device is complete. | 01-06-2011 |
John F. Berry, Simi Valley, CA US
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20130273125 | Appetizing and Dentally Efficacious Animal Chews - Described herein are chewable articles intended to be provided to animals for purposes including dental cleaning, breath freshening, nutrition, administration to the animal of beneficial agents, satisfaction of the animal's urge to chew, and general enjoyment by the animal. The chews are made to be appetizing to the animal, to satisfy an urge to chew, to effect abrasive cleaning of the animal's teeth, to deliver one or more active agents to the oral cavity of the animal, or a combination of these. The chews have a resilient, chewable texture and are shaped to facilitate dental cleaning, to facilitate oral grasping by the animal, to appeal to human owners of the animal, to enhance the human-animal bond, or a combination of these. Also disclosed are apparatus and methods for making such chewable articles and for formulating and using them to effect dental health in animals. | 10-17-2013 |
20150313185 | Methods for Making Appetizing and Dentally Efficacious Animal Chews - Described herein are chewable articles intended to be provided to animals for purposes including dental cleaning, breath freshening, nutrition, administration to the animal of beneficial agents, satisfaction of the animal's urge to chew, and general enjoyment by the animal. Also disclosed are apparatus and methods for making such chewable articles, the methods including the use of a processing aid to lubricate the article-forming apparatus, such as extruders, portioners, and molds, and to reduce the power requirements of such apparatus in the forming process. | 11-05-2015 |
John G. Berry, Ojai, CA US
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20120310509 | Dual fuel engine system - A dual fuel system employs a liquid fuel supply subsystem and a gaseous fuel supply subsystem for an engine. The liquid fuel supply subsystem supplies liquid fuel to the engine and an electronic control module is configured to control, via one or more liquid fuel control signals, the amount of liquid fuel supplied to the engine based on one or more sensor signals. A gaseous fuel supply subsystem is configured to supply gaseous fuel to the engine and an electronic controller subsystem responsive to liquid fuel control signal(s) determines, based on the liquid fuel control signals, a modified amount of liquid fuel and an amount of gaseous fuel to be supplied to the engine for dual fuel operation. | 12-06-2012 |
John Michael Berry, Belmont, CA US
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20100112000 | NON-TUMORIGENIC MDCK CELL LINE FOR PROPAGATING VIRUSES - The present invention provides novel MDCK-derived adherent non-tumorigenic cell lines that can be grown in the presence or absence of serum. The cell lines of the present invention are useful for the production of vaccine material (e.g., viruses). More specifically, the cell lines of the present invention are useful for the production of influenza viruses in general and ca/ts influenza viruses in particular. The invention further provides methods and media formulations for the adaptation and cultivation of MDCK cells such that they remain non-tumorigenic. Additionally, the present invention provides methods for the production of vaccine material (e.g., influenza virus) in the novel cell lines of the invention. | 05-06-2010 |
John Michael Berry, Pacifica, CA US
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20120115206 | NON-TUMORIGENIC MDCK CELL LINE FOR PROPAGATING VIRUSES - The present invention provides novel MDCK-derived adherent non-tumorigenic cell lines that can be grown in the presence or absence of serum. The cell lines of the present invention are useful for the production of vaccine material (e.g., viruses). More specifically, the cell lines of the present invention are useful for the production of influenza viruses in general and ca/ts influenza viruses in particular. The invention further provides methods and media formulations for the adaptation and cultivation of MDCK cells such that they remain non-tumorigenic. Additionally, the present invention provides methods for the production of vaccine material (e.g., influenza virus) in the novel cell lines of the invention. | 05-10-2012 |
20160051660 | METHODS OF PRODUCING INFLUENZA VACCINE COMPOSITIONS - Methods and compositions for the optimization of production of influenza viruses suitable as influenza vaccines are provided. | 02-25-2016 |
John Robert Berry, San Diego, CA US
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20150144803 | AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM - This invention relates to an air purification apparatuses and methods for air purification. The air purification apparatuses pass air through energy beams that form one or more fields of energy within a chamber to produce an outflow of sterilized air. In some aspects, a charge generation system is implemented to repel particles from the chamber walls. In some aspects, the fields of energy extend across substantially an entirety of the cross sectional area of the interior volume of the chamber and longitudinally within the chamber. In some aspects, a controller is configured to rotate a beam of collimated light energy within the chamber at a rotational velocity corresponding to at least V/W, wherein V is the linear velocity of a particle within the chamber along the longitudinal axis, and W is the width of the beam of collimated light energy. | 05-28-2015 |
John Robert Berry, Coronado, CA US
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20120074335 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR STERILIZATION OF AIR AND OBJECTS - A portable air sterilization apparatus includes a portable chamber forming an interior volume, a portable source for producing a single beam of collimated light energy, and a rotating beam redirector. The portable chamber includes a first end for introducing air into the chamber, a second end for permitting air to exit from the chamber, a transparent orifice through which a single beam of collimated light energy can be introduced into the interior volume of the chamber; and at least one reflective wall. The rotating beam redirector is adapted to rotate through a complete revolution about a rotational axis and to redirect the single beam of collimated light energy within the chamber during said revolution. | 03-29-2012 |
20130248734 | AIR PURIFICATION SYSTEM - This invention relates to an air purification apparatuses and methods for air purification. The air purification apparatuses pass air through energy beams that form one or more fields of energy within a chamber to produce an outflow of sterilized air. In some aspects, a charge generation system is implemented to repel particles from the chamber walls. In some aspects, the fields of energy extend across substantially an entirety of the cross sectional area of the interior volume of the chamber and longitudinally within the chamber. In some aspects, a controller is configured to rotate a beam of collimated light energy within the chamber at a rotational velocity corresponding to at least V/W, wherein V is the linear velocity of a particle within the chamber along the longitudinal axis, and W is the width of the beam of collimated light energy. | 09-26-2013 |
Joseph Berry, San Diego, CA US
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20100045420 | Isolation Magnetic Devices Capable Of Handling High Speed Communications - An isolation magnetic device produced by inserting a first end of a wire through a first hole of a core, wrapping the first end of the wire around a first side of the core and inserting the first end of the wire through a second hole of the core. The second hole of the core is spaced from the first hole and has a longitudinal axis extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of the first hole. The device is further produced by inserting a second end of the wire through the second hole of the core, wrapping the second end of the wire around the first side of the core and inserting the second end of the wire through the first hole of the core. | 02-25-2010 |
Joshua Berry, El Cerrito, CA US
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20130297854 | ENSURING WRITE OPERATION CONSISTENCY USING RAID STORAGE DEVICES - Solid-state storage devices (SSD) are combined with larger capacity magnetic disk-based RAID arrays for storing write data to ensure data consistency across multiple RAID disks. Write operations are stored in a sequential write buffer in at least one SSD to guarantee their storage and then copied from the sequential write buffer to the destination address in RAID array. The sequential write buffer stores write data in locations corresponding to the order of receipt of write operations. Write data from the sequential write buffer is transferred to the RAID array in the same order and a checkpoint index is frequently updated to indicate the completion of some transfers. During system initialization, a copy of the sequential write buffer and its associated checkpoint index are retrieved and used as a starting location for transferring write data from the sequential write buffer to the magnetic disk storage devices in the RAID array. | 11-07-2013 |
20130297855 | ENSURING WRITE OPERATION CONSISTENCY USING MULTIPLE STORAGE DEVICES - Relatively small capacity solid-state storage devices (SSD) are combined with larger capacity magnetic disk storage devices for storing storage block write data to ensure data consistency. Write operations are stored in a sequential write buffer in an SSD to guarantee the storage of write data and then copied from the sequential write buffer to the destination address in a magnetic disk storage device. The sequential write buffer store write data in locations corresponding to the order of receipt of write operations. Write data from the sequential write buffer is transferred to the magnetic disk storage device in the same order and a checkpoint index is frequently updated to indicate the completion of some transfers. During system initialization, the most recent value of the checkpoint index is retrieved and used as a starting location for transferring write data from the sequential write buffer to the magnetic disk storage device. | 11-07-2013 |
Julie L. Berry, San Jose, CA US
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20150257814 | TELEOPERATED SURGICAL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT WITH USER INTERFACE - A flux supply unit for supplying a flux to a plurality of surgical instruments may include a plurality of connectors and a user control interface. The plurality of connectors may be configured to supply flux to the surgical instruments when the surgical instruments are operationally coupled to respective connectors. The user control interface may include a continuous display screen including a plurality of graphical display screen sections on the same display screen that display controls for surgical instruments operationally coupled to the plurality of connectors. The plurality of graphical display screen sections may display controls for different types of surgical instruments on the same continuous display screen. The plurality of graphical display screen sections may be arranged relative to the plurality of connectors to visually couple respective graphical display screen sections and connectors to indicate respective associations of the graphical display screen sections with the connectors. | 09-17-2015 |
Katherine E. Berry, Berkeley, CA US
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20110104051 | Chemically Modified Viral Capsids as Targeted Delivery Vectors for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Agents - The present invention provides a novel means of delivering imaging agents and/or therapeutic agents to specific cellular sites in an animal involving the use of a viral capsid that is chemically modified on it exterior and/or interior surfaces. | 05-05-2011 |
Leanne Berry, South San Francisco, CA US
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20120107302 | COMBINATIONS OF AN ANTI-HER2 ANTIBODY-DRUG CONJUGATE AND CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS, AND METHODS OF USE - Combinations of the antibody-drug conjugate trastuzumab-MCC-DM1 and chemotherapeutic agents, including stereoisomers, geometric isomers, tautomers, solvates, metabolites and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful for inhibiting tumor cell growth, and for treating disorders such as cancer mediated by HER2 and KDR (VEGFR receptor 1). Methods of using such combinations for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis, prevention or treatment of such disorders in mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions, are disclosed. | 05-03-2012 |
Mark Berry, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA US
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20120117740 | Medical Suction Clearing Apparatus - A suction cleaning apparatus is a generally cylindrical vessel for enclosing any suitable cleaning fluid such as water or saline solution. A generally planar cleaning plate with an upper and lower surface is supported a suitable distance from the cup floor by a plurality of legs forming a fluid plenum between the lower surface of the cleaning plate and the cup floor. The upper surface of the cleaning plated has a plurality of bristles extending from the upper surface for mechanically cleaning an obstructed suction tool. In use, an obstructed suction tool is inserted into the cleaning fluid and pushed into engaging the bristles. The bristles are sized such that one bristle extends into the obstructed suction tool to mechanically disengage the obstruction. The bristles may include a central channel for conducting cleaning fluid from the fluid plenum to the tip of the bristle increasing fluid flow into and obstructed suction tool to expedite clearing the obstruction. The cleaning plate may also be perforated to increase fluid flow around the tip of an obstructed suction tool when it is engaging the bristles. | 05-17-2012 |
20120144608 | Medical Suction Clearing Apparatus - A suction cleaning apparatus or suction cleaning horn is a generally cylindrical barrel or sleeve with an insertion cone to control and direct the distal tip of a suction tool into the bore of the barrel. A stylet is secured within the suction cleaning barrel and aligned on the longitudinal axis of the bore such that insertion of the suction tool into the cleaning barrel inserts the stylet into the channel of the suction tool to mechanically clear any obstructions of the suction tool. The distal end of the suction cleaning horn may also include one or more holes or vents to permit cleaning liquid to be drawn into the bore of the cleaning horn and into the suction tool channel to help clear obstructions in the suction tool. | 06-14-2012 |
20120227207 | Medical Suction Clearing Apparatus - A suction cleaning apparatus as described below is a suitably shaped reservoir for enclosing any suitable cleaning fluid such as water or saline solution. Within the reservoir of cleaning fluid are one or more cleaning cylinders. The cleaning cylinders may adopt any suitable length to enclose a single cleaning bristle in the bore of the cleaning cylinder. The upper portion of each cleaning cylinder may have a generally conical or funnel shape, forming guide section to direct the distal end of a suction tube into alignment with the cleaning bristle coaxially aligned with the long axis of the bore of the cleaning cylinder. In use, an obstructed suction tool is inserted into the cleaning fluid and pushed into the cleaning cylinder thereby engaging the bristle. The bristle is sized such that the bristle extends into the obstructed suction tool to mechanically disengage the obstruction. | 09-13-2012 |
Matthew Berry, Alviso, CA US
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20160048855 | MULTIVARIATE TESTING FOR CONTENT DISCOVERY SYSTEMS - A system and methods are provided for analyzing user interactions with a media content discovery system using statistical hypothesis testing techniques. As used herein, a media content discovery system generally represents any service that enables users to browse, view, record, purchase, and/or otherwise interact with media content. Examples of media content that may be made available to users via a media content discovery system include, without limitation, movies, television shows, music, etc. Users may interact with a media content discovery system using any of a number of different types of computing devices, including set-top boxes, desktop computers, laptops, handheld devices, game consoles, etc., and over one or more networks, such as the Internet. | 02-18-2016 |
Micah K. Berry, San Ramon, CA US
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20090088353 | LUBRICATING GREASE COMPOSITION AND PREPARATION - A grease composition is prepared from an isomerized base oil having consecutive numbers of carbon atoms and less than 10 wt % naphthenic carbon by n-d-M and a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. equal to or greater than 10 mm | 04-02-2009 |
20090088354 | LUBRICATING GREASE COMPOSITION AND PREPARATION - A grease composition is prepared from an isomerized base oil having consecutive numbers of carbon atoms and less than 10 wt % naphthenic carbon by n-d-M; a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of less than 10 mm | 04-02-2009 |
Michael Berry, Orange, CA US
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20100167887 | Portable exercise, balance and flexibility device and method - A portable, free standing, exercise device for exercise, core strength, balance, and coordination training as well as general cardio vascular fitness and physical therapy. The exercise device includes a substantially rigid platform for supporting a user. Two spaced apart exercise arms extend upwards and away from the platform to respective rotatable grip assemblies. The exercise arms are attached to the platform through spring members that allow generally unrestrictive multi-axis movement relative to the platform and also maintain the exercise arms in a generally vertical position when not in use. The platform is designed to be used on any generally flat surface or alternatively can be placed on an unstable base to allow for a great challenge to the muscles and systems of balance. | 07-01-2010 |
Michael J. Berry, Carmel, CA US
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20090054879 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEFINING AND CONTROLLING LTK AND OTHER SURGICAL EYE PROCEDURES TO PRODUCE LITTLE OR NO STROMAL COLLAGEN SHRINKAGE - One or more treatment parameters are determined for a cornea reshaping procedure. The one or more treatment parameters are selected so as to reduce an amount of collagen shrinkage in a cornea of a patient's eye caused by the cornea reshaping procedure. For example, the one or more treatment parameters could be selected so as to minimize an amount of stromal collagen shrinkage in the cornea of the patient's eye caused by the cornea reshaping procedure. As another example, the cornea reshaping procedure could include irradiating multiple spots on the cornea of the patient's eye, where each spot is associated with an amount of stromal collagen. The one or more treatment parameters could be selected so that no more than 1% or 5% of the stromal collagen in the irradiated spots undergoes clinically significant shrinkage as a result of the cornea reshaping procedure. | 02-26-2009 |
Neerav Berry, Menlo Park, CA US
Pauline M Berry, Menlo Park, CA US
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20100179961 | ELECTRONIC ASSISTANT - The present invention relates to an electronic assistant. In one embodiment, a system for processing data on a computing device includes at least one extractor for extracting data from an email to produce extracted data, a user model for generating a high-level model of an email environment on the computing device, based on the extracted data, and at least one predictor for generating a prediction related to the email, based on the extracted data and on the high-level model. In another embodiment, a system for scheduling an event includes an extractor for extracting constraints from a request for the event, a user model for receiving and storing scheduling preferences from a user, and a predictor coupled to the extractor and to the user model, for generating a candidate schedule for the event in accordance with the constraints and the scheduling preferences. | 07-15-2010 |
Peter Berry, Laguna Niguel, CA US
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20100299278 | Methods for controlling shipment of a temperature controlled material using a spill proof shipping container - A shipping container is used with methods for controlling shipment of a temperature controlled material so that once a customer order is initiated with a customer origin point and a customer destination the shipping container with a phase change material maintaining a sample chamber within the shipping container within a desired temperature range is shipped to the customer origin point where a temperature controlled material is loaded into the sample chamber and then the shipping container is shipped to the customer destination and then returned to a repurposing site and periodic location of the shipping container is tracked by use of a wireless location sensor associated with the shipping container during its shipment. The health of the shipping container, as well as the temperature of its sample chamber, can also be monitored, tracked, recorded and retrieved either during shipment or at the conclusion of a shipping cycle. | 11-25-2010 |
Phil Berry, Carlsbad, CA US
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20100002853 | Audio interface - An audio interface includes interface circuitry configured to translate audio signals received from a military handset to audio signals compatible with a plain old telephone system (POTS) network. The interface circuitry presents a 6-pin (or 5-pin) audio port configured to couple the military handset to the interface circuitry. The interface circuitry further features a 2-wire POTS connector configured to couple the interface circuitry to the POTS network. | 01-07-2010 |
Philip Berry, San Diego, CA US
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20140142485 | BACK BRACE WITH AUTOMATIC SENSING AND ADJUSTMENT - An improved back brace apparatus employs sensors to automatically change the support provided to the back of a human torso. The sensors can detect the user changing position from a standing position to a bending position and the back brace apparatus automatically responds by increasing the support provided to the back of the user's torso. As the user returns to a standing position, the sensors detect the change and the back brace responds by automatically reducing the support provided to the back of the user's torso. | 05-22-2014 |
Reid E. Berry, Ben Lomond, CA US
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20090139638 | METHODS FOR ADHESIVE HEIGHT SETTING - Methods for adhering parts together using part gap spacers are provided herein. Part gap spacers are formed in a selected pattern and a selected height on a surface of at least one surface of two parts to be oppositely disposed. When disposed opposite each other, at least some of the part gap spacers contact the opposite surface, and establish a standoff distance that is generally uniform, and thereby creating voids. Adhesive is disposed in at least some of the voids to adhere the part surfaces to each other. Further methods comprise forming part gap spacers on multiple sides of a third part to be disposed intermediate two surfaces. The part gap spacers can be formed in a variety of shapes, including bumps, tapers, ribs, and flange edges. | 06-04-2009 |
20140112604 | ADHESIVE HEIGHT SETTING - Methods for adhering parts together using part gap spacers are provided herein. Part gap spacers are formed in a selected pattern and a selected height on a surface of at least one surface of two parts to be oppositely disposed. When disposed opposite each other, at least some of the part gap spacers contact the opposite surface, and establish a standoff distance that is generally uniform, and thereby creating voids. Adhesive is disposed in at least some of the voids to adhere the part surfaces to each other. Further methods comprise forming part gap spacers on multiple sides of a third part to be disposed intermediate two surfaces. The part gap spacers can be formed in a variety of shapes, including bumps, tapers, ribs, and flange edges. | 04-24-2014 |
Richard Edwin Berry, Brisbane, CA US
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20090209197 | System and method for correlating multi-format, omni-directional communications - This document describes a system and method for correlating multi-format, omni-directional communications. It deploys an intermediary to facilitate message tracking and assignment used to facilitate subsequent message correlation. Secondarily, it deploys a device registration context whereby message correlation can be done. This system possesses the property that it can be deployed in environments whereby no unique message identifier is available to provide directional correlation and that not all messages must flow through the gateway to be correlated. | 08-20-2009 |
Stephen Berry, Hollister, CA US
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20090087408 | Stable, non-aqueous, single-phase gels and formulations thereof for delivery from an implantable device - The present invention provides a suspension vehicle and suspension formulations deliverable from an implantable delivery device. In particular, the suspension vehicle of the present invention allows the formulation of beneficial agent suspensions that are stable over time at ambient and physiological temperatures. In addition, the beneficial agent suspensions formed using the suspension vehicle of the present invention allow controlled delivery of beneficial agent from an implanted delivery device over sustained periods of time, even when such delivery occurs at low flow rates, through a small-diameter delivery channel. Also included in the present invention are implantable delivery devices. | 04-02-2009 |
Stephen A. Berry, Hollister, CA US
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20080226625 | Stable non- aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and formulations utlizing such vehicles - This invention relates to stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and to formulations utilizing such vehicles. The formulations comprise at least one beneficial agent uniformly suspended in the vehicle. The formulation is capable of being stored at temperatures ranging from cold to body temperature for long periods of time. The formulations are capable of being uniformly delivered from drug delivery systems at an exit shear rate of between about 1 to 1×10 | 09-18-2008 |
20080226689 | Stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and formulations utilizing such vehicles - This invention relates to stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and to formulations utilizing such vehicles. The formulations comprise at least one beneficial agent uniformly suspended in the vehicle. The formulation is capable of being stored at temperatures ranging from cold to body temperature for long periods of time. The formulations are capable of being uniformly delivered from drug delivery systems at an exit shear rate of between about 1 to 1×10 | 09-18-2008 |
20110160708 | STABLE NON-AQUEOUS SINGLE PHASE VISCOUS VEHICLES AND FORMULATIONS UTLIZING SUCH VEHICLES - This invention relates to stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and to formulations utilizing such vehicles. The formulations comprise at least one beneficial agent uniformly suspended in the vehicle. The formulation is capable of being stored at temperatures ranging from cold to body temperature for long periods of time. The formulations are capable of being uniformly delivered from drug delivery systems at an exit shear rate of between about 1 to 1×10 | 06-30-2011 |
20110308061 | STABLE NON-AQUEOUS SINGLE PHASE VISCOUS VEHICLES AND FORMULATIONS UTILIZING SUCH VEHICLES - This invention relates to stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and to formulations utilizing such vehicles. The formulations comprise at least one beneficial agent uniformly suspended in the vehicle. The formulation is capable of being stored at temperatures ranging from cold to body temperature for long periods of time. The formulations are capable of being uniformly delivered from drug delivery systems at an exit shear rate of between about 1 to 1×10 | 12-22-2011 |
20120208754 | STABLE NON-AQUEOUS SINGLE PHASE VISCOUS VEHICLES AND FORMULATIONS UTILIZING SUCH VEHICLES - This invention relates to stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and to formulations utilizing such vehicles. The formulations comprise at least one beneficial agent uniformly suspended in the vehicle. The formulation is capable of being stored at temperatures ranging from cold to body temperature for long periods of time. The formulations are capable of being uniformly delivered from drug delivery systems at an exit shear rate of between about 1 to 1×10 | 08-16-2012 |
20120322720 | STABLE NON-AQUEOUS SINGLE PHASE VISCOUS VEHICLES AND FORMULATIONS UTILIZING SUCH VEHICLES - This invention relates to stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and to formulations utilizing such vehicles. The formulations comprise at least one beneficial agent uniformly suspended in the vehicle. The formulation is capable of being stored at temperatures ranging from cold to body temperature for long periods of time. The formulations are capable of being uniformly delivered from drug delivery systems at an exit shear rate of between about 1 to 1×10 | 12-20-2012 |
20130251674 | Non-Aqueous Single Phase Vehicles and Formulations Utilizing Such Vehicles - The present invention is related to materials and methods for forming polymeric delivery vehicles that reduces risk of oxidative degradation of a carried drug and the resulting compositions. | 09-26-2013 |
20150231256 | STABLE NON-AQUEOUS SINGLE PHASE VISCOUS VEHICLES AND FORMULATIONS UTILIZING SUCH VEHICLES - This invention relates to stable non-aqueous single phase viscous vehicles and to formulations utilizing such vehicles. The formulations comprise at least one beneficial agent uniformly suspended in the vehicle. The formulation is capable of being stored at temperatures ranging from cold to body temperature for long periods of time. The formulations are capable of being uniformly delivered from drug delivery systems at an exit shear rate of between about 1 to 1×10 | 08-20-2015 |
Stephen D. Berry, San Ramon, CA US
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20130076459 | DUAL MODE DIELECTRIC RESONATOR LOADED CAVITY FILTER - A dual mode dielectric resonator (DR) filter has a first DR, and is configured to operate at a HE12ε mode within a first frequency band while exhibiting a Q factor of no less than 5000. A first characteristic size of the first DR may be substantially similar to a size of a second DR, where the second DR is configured to operate in a conventional DR filter at a HE11δ mode within a second frequency band, the second frequency band being substantially lower than the first frequency band. | 03-28-2013 |
20130169379 | MICROSTRIP MANIFOLD COUPLED MULTIPLEXER - A multiplexer includes a microstrip manifold, and a filter bank having at least two output filters. The multiplexer channelizes an input radio frequency (RF) band of electromagnetic energy into a set of output channels by way of the filter bank. The microstrip manifold has an input port that receives an input RF signal, and at least two output ports. The microstrip manifold distributes the input RF signal to each output port, each said output port being coupled to a respective one of the at least two output filters. The multiplexer may be an input multiplexer for a spacecraft communications payload system. | 07-04-2013 |
20130265119 | ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE CONTROL FOR A MULTI-CAVITY MICROWAVE FILTER - A multi-cavity RF filter has at least one electrically conductive coupling probe disposed between two resonator cavities. The coupling probe is provided with an ESD protective arrangement such that the coupling probe is electrically connected to a metallic housing of the RF filter only by the ESD protective arrangement. The ESD protective arrangement is configured to provide (i) a low resistance electrical path from the coupling probe to the metallic housing and (ii) a high impedance to RF energy having wavelengths proximate to a center frequency wavelength of the RF filter. | 10-10-2013 |
20140152401 | Resonant Circuit with Improved Capacitor Quality Factor - A resonant circuit, configured to operate at a resonant frequency, includes a first arrangement providing a first equivalent capacitance ‘C’ and a second arrangement providing a first inductance. The first arrangement includes a quantity of ‘n’ capacitive elements connected in parallel, n being at least two, each of the n capacitive elements having a nominal capacitance approximately equal to C/n. The resonant frequency may exceed 1 GHz, the first equivalent capacitance may be at least 3 pF, and a composite Q factor of the first arrangement may be greater than 800. Whereas a single capacitive element having a capacitance of C may exhibit a Q factor equal to ‘Q1’, the composite Q factor of the first arrangement may be equal to ‘Q2’ where Q2 is substantially higher than Q1. | 06-05-2014 |
Tommie E. Berry, Livermore, CA US
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20110156734 | TEST SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TESTING ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Devices under test (DUTs) can be tested in a test system that includes an aligner and test cells. A DUT can be moved into and clamped in an aligned position on a carrier in the aligner. In the align position, electrically conductive terminals of the DUT can be in a predetermined position with respect to carrier alignment features of the carrier. The DUT/carrier combination can then be moved from the aligner into one of the test cells, where alignment features of the carrier are mechanically coupled with alignment features of a contactor in the test cell. The mechanical coupling automatically aligns terminals of the DUT with probes of the contactor. The probes thus contact and make electrical connections with the terminals of the DUT. The DUT is then tested. The aligner and each of the test cells can be separate and independent devices so that a DUT can be aligned in the aligner while other DUTs, having previously been aligned to a carrier in the aligner, are tested in a test cell. | 06-30-2011 |
Tommie Edward Berry, Pleasanton, CA US
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20090079448 | Method And Apparatus For Testing Devices Using Serially Controlled Resources - Methods and apparatus for testing devices using serially controlled resources have been described. Examples of the invention can relate to an apparatus for testing a device under test (DUT). In some examples, an apparatus can include an integrated circuit (IC) having a serialized input coupled to test circuits, the test circuits selectively communicating test signals with the DUT responsive to a test control signal on the serialized input. | 03-26-2009 |
20090085590 | Method And Apparatus For Testing Devices Using Serially Controlled Intelligent Switches - Methods and apparatus for testing devices using serially controlled intelligent switches have been described. In some embodiments, a probe card assembly can be provided that includes a plurality of integrated circuits (ICs) serially coupled to form a chain, the chain coupled to at least one serial control line, the plurality of ICs including switches coupled to test probes, each of the switches being programmable responsive to a control signal on the at least one serial control line. | 04-02-2009 |
20110267085 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING DEVICES USING SERIALLY CONTROLLED INTELLIGENT SWITCHES - Methods and apparatus for testing devices using serially controlled intelligent switches have been described. In some embodiments, a probe card assembly can be provided that includes a plurality of integrated circuits (ICs) serially coupled to form a chain, the chain coupled to at least one serial control line, the plurality of ICs including switches coupled to test probes, each of the switches being programmable responsive to a control signal on the at least one serial control line. | 11-03-2011 |
Tyler Berry, Folsom, CA US
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20110165805 | FLOTATION DEVICE - A flotation device for use by an individual in a body of water, comprising two flexible, selectively inflatable sleeve elements having an elongated belt extending therebetween. The sleeve elements each include a coupling assembly for coupling the belt to the sleeve, and a clasp device for securing the ends of the belt around the girth of the user. | 07-07-2011 |