Waugh, US
Allan M. Waugh, Rochester, NY US
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20110203471 | PRINTER COMPONENT MOUNTING AND ALIGNMENT SYSTEM - A printing system includes a frame. A first printer component is mounted to the frame. A second printer component is compliantly mounted to the frame such that the second printer component is free to move in a plane. A first alignment mechanism is kinematically coupled to the first printer component and is kinematically coupled to the second printer component. A second alignment mechanism is kinematically coupled to the first printer component and is kinematically coupled to the second printer component. | 08-25-2011 |
20110314650 | ALIGNMENT ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A PRINTHEAD - An alignment component includes a first member, a second member, and a plurality of locating elements. The first member includes at least one surface. The second member includes a plurality of through holes that include a first through hole and a second through hole positioned relative to each other. The second member is affixed with the first member such that a first pocket and a second pocket are formed, each of the first pocket and the second pocket having a wall corresponding to a wall of one of the first through hole and the second through hole. Each of the first pocket and the second pocket have a base corresponding to a surface of the one or more surfaces of the first member. The plurality of locating elements include a first locating element positioned with an interference fit in the first pocket and a second locating element positioned with an interference fit in the second pocket. The wall of the first pocket and the wall of the second pocket define a first component of position of the first locating element relative to the second locating element. The base of the first pocket and the base of the second pocket define a second component of position of the first locating element relative to the second locating element. | 12-29-2011 |
20110316933 | PRINTHEAD INCLUDING ALIGNMENT ASSEMBLY - A printhead includes a printhead module, a printhead frame, and an alignment assembly. The printhead module includes a plurality of nozzles adapted for emitting liquid from the printhead module. The alignment assembly aligns the printhead module and the printhead frame relative to each other and includes a base plate, a locator plate, a first set of locating elements, and a coupling member. The base plate includes a surface. The locator plate includes a plurality of through holes positioned relative to each other on a surface of the locator plate. The locator plate is affixed with the base plate such that a plurality of pockets are formed with each pocket having a wall corresponding to a wall of one of the through holes and a base corresponding to a surface of the base plate. Each of the locating elements of the first set are positioned with an interference fit in a respective one of the pockets. The walls of the pockets define positions of the locating elements of the first set relative to one another in a plane of the surface of the locator plate. The bases of the pockets define positions of the locating elements of the first set relative to one another in a direction normal to the surface of the base plate. The coupling member includes a second set of locating elements with each of the locating elements of the second set adapted for contact with one the locating elements of the first set. | 12-29-2011 |
Billy Waugh, Eureka, MO US
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20110116374 | System and Method to Provide Bundled Services Through a Communication Device - Systems and method to provide bundled services through a communication device. A particular method may include determining a first bundle of services to offer a user of an end user communication device, where the first bundle of services has a total bandwidth consumption rate computed based on stored bandwidth consumption rates corresponding to services within the first bundle of services. The total bandwidth consumption rate is less than a predicted bandwidth capacity. The particular method may also include comparing a predicted bandwidth capacity to measured bandwidth statistics to identify an additional bandwidth capacity of a set of transport facilities and determining a first additional service to offer a user of the end user communication device to utilize the additional bandwidth capacity. | 05-19-2011 |
Brennen R. Waugh, Beverly Hills, MI US
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20120097464 | CONTROL OF A SHUTTER VIA BI-DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION USING A SINGLE WIRE - A shutter system for controlling an airflow through a grille opening in a vehicle includes at least one louver. The shutter system also includes a mechanism configured to select a position for the at least one louver between and inclusive of fully-opened and fully-closed to control the airflow through the grille opening. The shutter system additionally includes a slave processor in operative communication with the mechanism and a master controller in bi-directional communication with the slave processor via a single wire. The master controller is adapted to control a selection of the position of the at least one louver by commanding the mechanism via the slave processor using solely the single wire. The slave processor is adapted to respond to the master controller using solely the single wire. A method of controlling operation of an adjustable shutter is also provided. | 04-26-2012 |
20120100790 | METHOD FOR MONITORING OPERATION OF A SHUTTER - A method of monitoring operation of an adjustable shutter adapted for cooling a powertrain in a vehicle includes commanding the shutter to adopt a position and assessing whether the shutter has adopted the commanded position. The method also includes generating a first signal if the shutter has adopted the commanded position, and commanding the shutter to perform a first retry to adopt the commanded position if the shutter has not adopted the commanded position. The method additionally includes generating a second signal if the shutter has adopted the commanded position on the first retry. A vehicle using a controller to perform such a method is also provided. | 04-26-2012 |
Bryan Waugh, Comanche, OK US
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20090090180 | Method of Measuring a Set Cement Density and Settling Properties - An improved method for measuring the density and settling properties of cement slurries. The cement slurry is stirred in a consistometer and heated to a predetermined temperature. The stirring of the cement slurry is then halted and the cement slurry is cooled. The cement slurry is then removed from the consistometer. | 04-09-2009 |
Bryan K. Waugh, Comanche, OK US
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20090145602 | Cement compositions comprising crystalline organic materials and methods of using same - A method of servicing a wellbore comprising placing a composition comprising cement, water, and a heat sink material into a wellbore, and allowing the composition to set, wherein at least a portion of the heat sink material undergoes a phase transition by absorbing at least a portion of the heat released upon hydration of the cement. A method of completing a wellbore, comprising forming a wellbore in a subterranean formation comprising permafrost, gas hydrates, or both, preparing a cement composition comprising cement, water, and a heat sink material, placing the cement composition into an annulus formed between a casing and the wellbore, and allowing the composition to set, wherein at least a portion of the heat sink material undergoes a phase transition by absorbing at least a portion of the heat released upon hydration of the cement, thereby reducing an amount of heat transferred from the annular cement to the surrounding permafrost and/or gas hydrates. | 06-11-2009 |
20090266543 | Gelation Inhibiting Retarders for Highly Reactive Calcium Silicate Based Binder Compositions and Methods of Making and Using Same - A method of servicing a wellbore comprising placing in the wellbore a composition comprising a non-API compliant reactive calcium silicate based hydraulic binder and at least one gelation inhibiting retarder, and allowing the composition to set. A method of servicing a wellbore comprising placing in a wellbore a cement composition comprising an industrial waste product selected from the group consisting of Class C Fly ash, cement kiln dust, and combinations thereof and a gelation inhibitor, and allowing the composition to set. A method of controlling the thickening time of a cementitious composition comprising contacting a material having greater than 15 wt. % of tricalcium aluminate and tetracalcium aluminoferrite with a gelation inhibitor comprising a alkylbenzene sulfonic acid, at least one methallyl sulfonic acid monomer; at least one copolymerizable nonionic monomer, and at least one copolymerizable olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer. | 10-29-2009 |
20100116170 | Cement compositions comprising crystalline organic materials and methods of using same - A method of servicing a wellbore comprising placing a composition comprising cement, water, and a heat sink material into a wellbore, and allowing the composition to set, wherein at least a portion of the heat sink material undergoes a phase transition by absorbing at least a portion of the heat released upon hydration of the cement. A method of completing a wellbore, comprising forming a wellbore in a subterranean formation comprising permafrost, gas hydrates, or both, preparing a cement composition comprising cement, water, and a heat sink material, placing the cement composition into an annulus formed between a casing and the wellbore, and allowing the composition to set, wherein at least a portion of the heat sink material undergoes a phase transition by absorbing at least a portion of the heat released upon hydration of the cement, thereby reducing an amount of heat transferred from the annular cement to the surrounding permafrost and/or gas hydrates. | 05-13-2010 |
Caleb Waugh, Grand Junction, CO US
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20090273109 | Three dimensional variable forming apparatus and methods of use thereof - The disclosed systems and methods include a mold assembly having a malleable mold ( | 11-05-2009 |
Charles Waugh, Portland, OR US
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20130175413 | Support for Camera Phones - A support for a camera phone provides a simple way of securely cradling a wide range of camera phone sizes, irrespective of whether the phone is provided with a case. The support also provides a handle assembly for stably supporting the cradled phone by hand, or with an integrated tripod mechanism. | 07-11-2013 |
Daniel E. Waugh, Royal Palm Beach, FL US
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20140184193 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SELECTING OPTIMUM ELECTRICAL POWER CONVERTER FOR VARIABLE POWER SOURCE - A method and apparatus use a programmable logic circuit to receive data representing environmental conditions such as irradiance, temperature, wind, snow, elevation, and the like, in a given location, to provide an input signal to a simulated variable power source which produces an output that approximates the output of a variable power source such as a photovoltaic panel that is subject to such environmental conditions. Power from the simulated variable power source is separately directed to each of a number of power converters and the efficiency of each power converter is tested to determine the optimum power converter for use with the variable power source in the given location. | 07-03-2014 |
Daniel Edward Waugh, Grand Rapids, MI US
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20090282663 | Furniture Assembly - A furniture assembly kit including at least a first support structure, a plurality of furniture components, each component including a base structure having a component width dimension and a component length dimension, a sub-structure supported by the support structure and having a substantially flat support surface defined by a circumferential edge including first and second lateral edges, the sub-structure forming a lip member along at least portions of the first and second lateral edges, the lip member having a distal upper edge, the space adjacent the support surface and between the lip members being a furniture receiving space and wherein different subsets of the plurality of components can optionally be positioned with the base structures supported by the support surface and with the base structures of the component subsets substantially covering the sub-structure support surface, each different subset including at least two of the plurality of components where at least one of the furniture components includes a storage unit that defines a storage space where the storage space resides at least in part above the furniture receiving space when the storage unit is supported on the support surface. | 11-19-2009 |
Daniel Richard Waugh, Greenville, SC US
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20140093349 | Systems and Methods for Operating and Validating a Compressor - Certain embodiments of the disclosure may include systems, methods and apparatus for operating and validating a compressor. According to an example embodiment of the disclosure, a method is provided for validating compressor operation. The method can include receiving compressor operating parameter data from a plurality of sensors; and adjusting a portion of a variable flow area downstream of a compressor discharge to achieve a desired compressor pressure ratio. | 04-03-2014 |
20140130584 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HOLDING TARGET TURBOMACHINE COMPRESSOR PRESSURE RATIO CONSTANT WHILE VARYING SHAFT SPEED - Embodiments of the disclosure relate to systems and methods for holding target turbomachine compressor pressure ratio constant while varying the shaft speed. In order to characterize a load compressor and validate the compressor design, the speed of the load compressor can be changed while controlling the compressor operating line and holding the inlet guide vanes at a constant angle. Discharge control valves can be dynamically adjusted to maintain the pressure ratio equal to the operating line over a range of speeds. | 05-15-2014 |
Daniel Richard Waugh, Simpsonville, SC US
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20120225750 | TURBINE DRIVE-TRAIN APPARATUS - An apparatus configured to increase the operational range of a turbine is disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes: a turbine coupled to a driveshaft; a drive-train coupled to the driveshaft; a first torque convertor coupled to the drive-train, the first torque convertor being configured to deliver an operational torque to the drive-train; a second torque convertor coupled to the first torque convertor, the second torque convertor being configured to deliver a torque to the first torque convertor; a first motor coupled to the second torque convertor, the first motor being configured to deliver a power input to the second torque convertor; and a control system operably connected to at least one of the first torque convertor and the second torque convertor, the control system configured to monitor and adjust a speed of the drive-train by controlling at least one of the operational torque provided by the first torque converter and the torque provided by the second torque converter. | 09-06-2012 |
20130039736 | Variable Stator Vane Control System - The present application provides a variable stator vane control system. The variable stator vane control system may include a variable stator vane positioned by an actuator and a trimmer motor, a resolver to determine a position of the variable stator vane, and a controller in communication with the resolver, the actuator, and the trimmer motor to prevent over travel of the variable stator vane. | 02-14-2013 |
20130287550 | COMPRESSOR OF A GAS TURBINE SYSTEM - A compressor of a gas turbine system includes at least one inlet row having a plurality of inlet guide vanes. Also included is at least one stator row having a plurality of stator vanes. Further included is a first actuation mechanism operably connected to the at least one stator row, wherein the first actuation mechanism is configured to positionally manipulate the at least one stator row. Yet further included is a second actuation mechanism operably connected to the at least one stator row, wherein the second actuation mechanism is configured to positionally manipulate the at least one stator row. | 10-31-2013 |
20150177106 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING A GAS TURBINE - A method of testing a gas turbine is provided. The gas turbine includes a first compressor and an expansion turbine coupled by a drive shaft. The method includes operating the gas turbine and a second compressor at a first steady load and a first steady drive shaft speed. The second compressor is rigidly coupled to the drive shaft. The method also includes changing a load of the second compressor by a known amount, and measuring a time required for the gas turbine to stabilize at a second steady load and a second steady drive shaft speed in response to the changed load of the second compressor. | 06-25-2015 |
20150268676 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING TURBINE SPEED USING TORQUE CONVERTER - A tangible non-transitory computer readable medium may include instructions to analyze a first signal indicative of a speed of a turbine system and transform the first signal into a second signal. The tangible non-transitory computer-readable medium may also include instructions to transmit the second signal to control a speed of the turbine system by actuating a field device. Actuating the field device may include controlling a fluid level in a torque converter mechanically coupled to the turbine system, and the speed may be below a minimum setpoint of the turbine system. | 09-24-2015 |
20150315928 | RECOVERING SPEED IN DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY - Aspects of the disclosure include apparatuses and program products for recovering speed in a driveline assembly. An apparatus in one embodiment may include: a sensor measuring a shaft speed of a rotatable shaft within a driveline assembly, wherein the driveline assembly includes: a load coupled to the rotatable shaft, a primary power source coupled to the load through the rotatable shaft to deliver a first power output to the load, and a secondary power source coupled to the load through the rotatable shaft to deliver a second power output to the load, wherein the second power output is less than the first power output; and a controller in communication with the secondary power source and the sensor, wherein the controller increases the second power output in response to the shaft speed being less than a minimum speed threshold. | 11-05-2015 |
David Waugh, Lawrenceville, GA US
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20150371563 | Supplemental Label - A sheet having a supplemental label according to an embodiment includes a presentation portion having a print receptive front face and a coupling portion coupled to the presentation portion. The coupling portion is a transparent composite film made of an upper film, a repositional adhesive, a release agent, another layer of film, and an adhesive which is joined to a substrate such as paper or other print receptive media. | 12-24-2015 |
David Waugh, Walkersville, MD US
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20090018141 | KINASE INHIBITORS, COMPOSITIONS THEREOF, AND METHODS OF USE THEREWITH - Provided herein are Compounds having the following structure: | 01-15-2009 |
20140294767 | METHOD OF TREATING HCV INFECTION WITH A SMALL MOLECULE CHK2 INHIBITOR - A method of treating an Hepatitis C Virus infection in a patient, comprising providing a therapeutically effective amount, to a patient in need thereof, of a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: G | 10-02-2014 |
Dwayne L. Waugh, Maugansville, MD US
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20100186240 | Collapsible shield assembly for grass and wed trimmers - A collapsible protective shield assembly for grass and weed trimmers can be mounted on conventional grass and weed trimmers to keep debris from reaching the operator. When open, the shield assembly can be adjusted to enable the trimmer to get into hard to reach places. When not in use, the shield assembly can be collapsed into a compact configuration for easy storage. The shield assembly is mounted on the trimmer shaft a sufficient distance away from the trimmer cutting head to allow unobstructed operation of the trimmer. | 07-29-2010 |
Gary Waugh, Austin, TX US
Gregg Waugh, Walterboro, SC US
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20120102811 | System for Harvesting Marine Species Members Including Those that Present a Danger to a Harvester - Devices, methods, and systems are disclosed for harvesting a member of a marine species while minimizing or preventing contact between the harvester and the marine species. Certain embodiments reduce the opportunity for contact between the harvester and the harvested member by providing mechanical means for removing the harvested member from a spear. The invention method includes, in one case, the steps of impaling the marine species member, removing the member from the impaling device, and securing the removed member in a manner to prevent contact with the harvester during each step of the method. | 05-03-2012 |
20140325891 | System for Harvesting Marine Species Members Including Those that Present a Danger to a Harvester - Devices, methods, and systems are disclosed for harvesting a member of a marine species while minimizing or preventing contact between the harvester and the marine species. Certain embodiments reduce the opportunity for contact between the harvester and the harvested member by providing mechanical means for removing the harvested member from a spear. The invention method includes, in one case, the steps of impaling the marine species member, removing the member from the impaling device, and securing the removed member in a manner to prevent contact with the harvester during each step of the method. | 11-06-2014 |
20150033610 | System for Harvesting Marine Species Members Including Those that Present a Danger to a Harvester - Devices, methods, and systems are disclosed for harvesting a member of a marine species while minimizing or preventing contact between the harvester and the marine species. Certain embodiments reduce the opportunity for contact between the harvester and the harvested member by providing mechanical means for removing the harvested member from a spear. The invention method includes, in one case, the steps of impaling the marine species member, removing the member from the impaling device, and securing the removed member in a manner to prevent contact with the harvester during each step of the method. | 02-05-2015 |
Gregory Waugh, Stevenson Ranch, CA US
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20150075231 | LOCK DEVICE - The present invention discloses a casing that has a generally cylindrical configuration having a bottom side that includes a bottom side cavity. The bottom side has a topography that is generally a negative topography of a surface of an article with which the bottom side associates. The topography of the bottom side is defined by a plurality of offset surfaces that define raised edges, with the offset surfaces and resulting raised edges forming reliefs. | 03-19-2015 |
Gregory M. Waugh, Renton, WA US
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20130048134 | Stagnant Fuel Thermal Insulation System - A method and apparatus comprising a structure. The structure is configured to be placed around a fluid line in a container that is configured to hold a fluid. The structure is further configured to reduce a flow of the fluid within a volume of the structure such that the fluid in the volume insulates the fluid line. | 02-28-2013 |
20130081734 | Electrostatic Bonding of Coaxial Tubing - A method and apparatus for electrostatically bonding coaxial tubing. An outer tube comprises an electrically conductive material and has an inner surface. An inner tube comprises material and has an outer surface. The inner tube and the outer tube are positioned to define a channel. A bridging structure comprising an electrically conductive material is positioned such that the bridging structure forms mechanical contact and an electrostatic connection between electrically conductive material on the tubes. The bridging structure is in mechanical contact with the inner surface of the outer tube at a first plurality of points and in mechanical contact with the outer surface of the inner tube at a second plurality of points. | 04-04-2013 |
20140174557 | Stagnant Fuel Thermal Insulation System - A method and apparatus for insulating a fluid line in a container configured to contain a fluid. The apparatus comprises a container, a fluid line in the container, and a tube. The container is configured to contain a fluid. The tube is placed around the fluid line in the container to form a channel around a first portion of the fluid line. The tube is configured to contain the fluid from the container in the channel and to prevent a first flow of the fluid between the container and the channel except through a number of ends of the tube. The tube is further configured to reduce a second flow of the fluid within the channel such that the fluid in the channel insulates the fluid line. | 06-26-2014 |
20140232103 | Bulkhead Fitting - A method and apparatus for electrically separating two fluid lines across a structural boundary. Fluid is transported between a first channel through a first fluid line and a second channel through a second fluid line across the structural boundary formed by a structure. The first channel and the second channel are connected by a channel formed by a fitting. The fitting is comprised of a first component, a second component, and an isolator. The first fluid line and the second fluid line are electrically separated using the isolator in the fitting. | 08-21-2014 |
Gregory Mark Waugh, Renton, WA US
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20080307906 | FLUID FITTING ELECTROMAGNETIC EFFECTS TEST CHAMBER - An apparatus and method for testing electromagnetic effects. In one advantageous embodiment, the apparatus has a chamber, a door connected to the chamber, a gas supply system attached to the chamber, a plurality of electrical connectors attached to the chamber, a removable platform, and a specimen holding. The chamber has an opening into an interior space located in the chamber. The door closes to seal the opening and prevents a flammable gaseous mixture in the interior space from leaking out of the interior space of the chamber. The gas supply system is configured for connection to the gas supply system to allow introduction of the flammable gaseous mixture into the interior space. The removable platform is moveable into and out of the interior space of the chamber through the opening. The specimen holding system located on the removable platform and is configured to hold a specimen and is electrically connected to the plurality of electrical connectors when the removable platform is placed into the chamber, wherein an electrical current travels through the specimen when the electrical current is supplied by an electrical current source that is connected to the plurality of electrical connectors. | 12-18-2008 |
Heather Waugh, Louisville, CO US
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20120314413 | CONSTRUCTIVE OCCLUSION LIGHTING SYSTEM AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF - A luminaire includes at least one light source, at least one reflector having a reflector cavity and an optical element positioned to receive light reflected from the at least one reflector cavity. The luminaire does not include a mask or other structure located within the opening of the luminaire that would partially occlude light exiting the luminaire—light can thus exit the luminaire unimpeded. In some embodiments, the at least one reflector cavity is semi toroidal. Moreover, in some embodiments, the optical element includes a reflective optical element, a refractive optical element or a combination thereof. Methods of lighting a surface are also described. | 12-13-2012 |
Jacob Waugh, San Francisco, CA US
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20110020229 | Multi-Component Biological Transport Systems - Compositions and methods are provided that are useful for the delivery of therapeutic agents, including nucleic acids. The compositions can be prepared with components useful for targeting the delivery of the compositions as well as imaging components. | 01-27-2011 |
20140154237 | METHODS AND KITS FOR TOPICAL APPLICATION, REMOVAL, AND INACTIVATION OF THERAPEUTIC OR COSMETIC TOXIN COMPOSITIONS - This invention relates to methods and kits for safely removing and inactivating topical therapeutic or cosmetic compositions. The methods and kits according to the invention are particularly well suited for removing and inactivating highly toxic substances. | 06-05-2014 |
Jacob M. Waugh, San Francisco, CA US
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20100021502 | Compositions and Methods of Topical Application and Transdermal Delivery of Botulinum Toxins Stabililzed with Polypeptide Fragments Derived from HIV-TAT - This invention relates to novel compositions of botulinum toxin that are stabilized using HTV-TAT fragments or derivatives of HTV-TAT fragments. The composition can be administered for various therapeutic, aesthetic and/or cosmetic purposes. The invention also provides method for stabilizing botulinum toxin using HIV-TAT fragments or derivatives or HIV-TAT fragments. | 01-28-2010 |
20100093639 | Transport Molecules Using Reverse Sequence HIV-TAT Polypeptides - This invention relates to novel transport molecules that comprise a polypeptide comprising amino acid residues arranged in a sequence that is the reverse-sequence of basic portion of the HIV-TAT protein. The novel transport polypeptides are useful for transmembrane or intracellular delivery of cargo molecules, non-limiting examples of which include polypeptides and nucleic acids. The novel transport polypeptides may be covalently or non-covalenty bound to the cargo molecules. | 04-15-2010 |
20100166689 | Compositions and Methods for Treating Hyperpigmentation - This invention provides compositions and methods for reducing hyperpigmentation. In preferred embodiments, the compositions are topical compositions that contain kojic acid and a carrier molecule for enhancing the transdermal penetration of kojic acid. This invention also provides kits for treating hyperpigmentation. | 07-01-2010 |
20100168023 | Injectable Botulinum Toxin Formulations - This invention provides novel injectable compositions comprising botulinum toxin that may be administered to a subject for various therapeutic, aesthetic and/or cosmetic purposes. The injectable compositions contemplated by the invention exhibit one or more advantages over conventional botulinum toxin formulations, including reduced antigenicity, a reduced tendency to undergo unwanted localized diffusion following injection, increased duration of clinical efficacy or enhanced potency relative, faster onset of clinical efficacy, and/or improved stability. | 07-01-2010 |
20100215591 | ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDE, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides antimicrobial peptides that exhibit a broad range of antimicrobial activity to gram positive and gram negative bacteria, as well as fungi, mold, and virus. The antimicrobial peptide of the invention is a cationic peptide, and may contain an HIV-TAT or reverse HIV-TAT sequence, or derivative thereof. The present invention further provides antimicrobial compositions containing the cationic peptide. Such compositions are especially useful for topical application to the skin, hair, nail, vagina, urethra, ear, oral cavity, nasal passage, respiratory system, opthalmic region, and various mucosal regions. The compositions of the present invention improve the condition and/or appearance of the treated region, and are suited for long-term and/or routine use to, for example, prevent or prevent the recurrence of microbial infection. The present invention further provides kits for use in improving the condition or appearance of skin, nail, or treated area. These kits may facilitate ease of use, long-term storage, and/or efficacy of the compositions. | 08-26-2010 |
20100330123 | ALBUMIN-FREE BOTULINUM TOXIN FORMULATIONS - This invention relates to botulinum toxin formulations that are stabilized without the use of any proteinaceous excipients. The invention also relates to methods of preparing and using such botulinum toxin formulations. | 12-30-2010 |
20110268765 | Injectable Botulinum Toxin Formulations - This invention provides novel injectable compositions comprising botulinum toxin that may be administered to a subject for various therapeutic, aesthetic and/or cosmetic purposes. The injectable compositions contemplated by the invention exhibit one or more advantages over conventional botulinum toxin formulations, including reduced antigenicity, a reduced tendency to undergo unwanted localized diffusion following injection, increased duration of clinical efficacy or enhanced potency relative, faster onset of clinical efficacy, and/or improved stability. | 11-03-2011 |
20120014894 | Compositions and Methods for Treating Hyperpigmentation - This invention provides compositions and methods for reducing hyperpigmentation. In preferred embodiments, the compositions are topical compositions that contain kojic acid and a carrier molecule for enhancing the transdermal penetration of kojic acid. This invention also provides kits for treating hyperpigmentation. | 01-19-2012 |
20120107361 | Albumin-Free Botulinum Toxin Formulations - This invention relates to | 05-03-2012 |
20120294844 | Methods And Kits For Topical Application, Removal, And Inactivation Of Therapeutic Or Cosmetic Toxin Compositions - This invention relates to methods and kits for safely removing and inactivating topical therapeutic or cosmetic compositions. The methods and kits according to the invention are particularly well suited for removing and inactivating highly toxic substances. | 11-22-2012 |
20130197397 | Methods and Assessment Scales for Measuring Wrinkle Severity - This invention provides devices, methods, and assessment scales for assessing the severity of wrinkles. Wrinkle assessment using the devices, methods, and assessment scales of the invention can be performed in a clinical setting for the purpose of simply characterizing a wrinkle, or as part of a treatment regimen that varies according to the severity of the wrinkle. Thus, this invention also provides methods of reducing the appearance of wrinkles, and kits comprising for evaluating and treating wrinkles. | 08-01-2013 |
20130202636 | Compositions and Methods for Topical Application and Transdermal Delivery of Botulinum Toxins - A composition for topical application of a botulinum toxin (including botulinum toxin derivatives) comprises a botulinum toxin and a carrier comprising a polymeric backbone comprising a long-chain polypeptide or nonpeptidyl polymer having attached positively charged branching or “efficiency” groups. The invention also relates to methods for reducing muscle paralysis and other conditions that may be treated with a botulinum toxin, particularly paralysis of subcutaneous, and most particularly, facial, muscles, by topically applying an effective amount of the botulinum toxin and carrier, in conjunction, to the subject's skin or epithelium. Kits for administration are also described. | 08-08-2013 |
20130251770 | Method of Treatment of Wrinkles Using Topical Chemodenervating Agents - Methods for reducing the appearance of wrinkles in a subject are provided herein. The methods of the present invention comprise identifying a wrinkle distribution on a subject and applying a topical composition comprising at least one chemodenervating agent onto and along the wrinkle distribution. The methods disclosed herein provide alternative methods for delivery of chemodenervating agents to the skin for the treatment of wrinkles. | 09-26-2013 |
20140120077 | Compositions and Methods for Safe Treatment of Rhinitis - Methods for treating rhinitis in a subject are provided herein. The methods of the present invention comprise intranasal administration of a topical composition comprising a purified botulinum neurotoxin, a carrier and a viscosity modifier to one or more inner surfaces of the nose. The methods disclosed herein provide alternative methods for delivery of botulinum neurotoxin to the nasal anatomy for the treatment of rhinitis. | 05-01-2014 |
20150320781 | Compositions and Methods for Topical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Transport - Compositions and methods are provided that are useful for the delivery, including transdermal delivery, of biologically active agents, such as non-protein non-nucleotide therapeutics and protein-based therapeutics excluding insulin, botulinum toxins, antibody fragments, and VEGF. The compositions and methods are particularly useful for topical delivery of antifungal agents and antigenic agents suitable for immunization. Alternatively, the composition can be prepared with components useful for targeting the delivery of the compositions as well as imaging components. | 11-12-2015 |
20160030452 | Minocycline Derivatives - This invention relates generally to minocycline derivatives, and to compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, containing such minocycline derivatives. The invention also relates to methods of synthesizing minocycline derivatives and to methods for using such minocycline derivatives as anti-bacterial agents for treating or preventing infections. | 02-04-2016 |
Jacob M. Waugh, Palo Alto, CA US
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20150196593 | MODULATION OF ZINC LEVELS TO IMPROVE TISSUE PROPERTIES - Methods of altering properties of tissues, by providing an effective modifying amount of zinc, which may be in the form of zinc ions. This is accomplished through the use of topical compositions containing one or more zinc-containing components such as salts and/or other zinc compounds or complexes, particularly zinc acetate. Altering properties of tissues includes increasing or decreasing fatty tissue, increasing or decreasing epidermal thickness, increasing elastin content, and preventing or treating gum regression or atrophy. Also disclosed is the provision of a contact lens coated with a zinc-containing material, to improve vision by increasing elastin content of the lens of the eye through release of zinc ions. | 07-16-2015 |
20160051646 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TOPICAL APPLICATION AND TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF BOTULINUM TOXINS - Improved formulations for transdermal delivery of botulinum toxin are disclosed. The formulations include, for example, botulinum toxin non-covalently associated with a positively charged backbone having branching or efficiency groups. The formulations also include a partitioning agent, oligo-bridge, or polyanion bridge, and may optionally contain a viscosity modifying agent. The formulations are designed for topical application onto the skin of a patient and may be used to treat wrinkles, hyperhidrosis, and other health-related problems. Kits for administration are also described. | 02-25-2016 |
20160114014 | Compositions and Methods for Topical Application and Transdermal Delivery of Botulinum Toxins - A composition for topical application of a | 04-28-2016 |
James Waugh, Miami Beach, FL US
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20090071929 | Bottle closure - Closure means for providing a resealable closure for a bottle containing champagne, sparkling wines, or the like comprises a stopper for insertion into the neck of a bottle to close it; and retainer means secured to the neck of the bottle to be closed. The retainer means is pivotable between an open position in which the it does not engage the stopper and an operative position in which the retainer positively engages with the stopper so as to retain the stopper in the neck of the bottle. The stopper is preferably provided with engagement means such as a groove on at least one surface thereof external to the closed bottle. The retainer means in its operative position positively engages with the engagement means of the stopper so as resist movement of the retainer means relative to the stopper away from the operative position. The stopper, the retainer means or both are resilient so that it is necessary to deform the stopper, the retainer means or both in order to bring the retainer means into the operative position. | 03-19-2009 |
20100018943 | Container - A container for mounting on the neck of a bottle or other vessel having an annular abutment surface thereon, the container including a wall formed of two or more wall sections and an opening formed in the wall for receiving the neck of the vessel. The two wall sections are joined together by a frangible seal which allows the customer to open the container in a controlled manner, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the contents of the container. | 01-28-2010 |
20100072084 | Bottle Carrier - A bottle carrier including a body defining at least two openings each for receiving the neck of a bottle to be carried, and a side wall which extends around part of the periphery of each opening. A lip associated with each of the openings is formed on the side wall. A bottle locking arm associated with each opening extends from the body to a free end so that the free end is movable radially of the opening towards and away from the lip to permit insertion of the bottle neck into the opening. A locking arrangement is connected to the body between the openings and is movable to a locking position to engage the bottle locking arms and prevent movement of same away from the lip to permit withdrawal of the neck of the bottle from the opening, thereby locking the bottle carrier to the bottle or bottles. | 03-25-2010 |
20110127231 | Bottle closure - Closure means for providing a resealable closure for a bottle containing champagne, sparkling wines, or the like comprises a stopper for insertion into the neck of a bottle to close it; and retainer means secured to the neck of the bottle to be closed. The retainer means is pivotable between an open position in which the it does not engage the stopper and an operative position in which the retainer positively engages with the stopper so as to retain the stopper in the neck of the bottle. The stopper is preferably provided with engagement means such as a groove on at least one surface thereof external to the closed bottle. The retainer means in its operative position positively engages with the engagement means of the stopper so as resist movement of the retainer means relative to the stopper away from the operative position. The stopper, the retainer means or both are resilient so that it is necessary to deform the stopper, the retainer means or both in order to bring the retainer means into the operative position. | 06-02-2011 |
Jason Waugh, Chicago, IL US
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20120110504 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROJECT AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT - A method and system for project and portfolio management is disclosed. The method may include tagging one or more data records of projects of a plurality of projects with one or more tags, and displaying on a display device the one or more tagged data records with information relating to said one or more tags. A computer program product is also disclosed. | 05-03-2012 |
Jeffery L. Waugh, Bonney Lake, WA US
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20130220521 | AUTOMATED FIBER PLACEMENT INCLUDING LAYUP MANDREL TOOL - A system comprises an automated fiber placement (AFP) machine and a layup mandrel tool supported by the AFP machine. The mandrel tool includes a truss core and a plurality of mandrel panels attached to the truss core to form a layup surface. | 08-29-2013 |
Joseph Waugh, Louisville, KY US
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20100147008 | ICE MAKING AND WATER DELIVERY APPARATUS - An ice making apparatus for a refrigerator is disclosed. The apparatus includes an ice making compartment; an icemaker disposed in the ice making compartment and including an ice mold body, the ice mold body defining therein a plurality of ice cavities for containing water therein for freezing into ice cubes, and a channel for transport of a working medium, the channel having an outlet; and a temperature sensor disposed in the ice making compartment and adjacent the outlet. | 06-17-2010 |
20100186429 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CIRCULATING AIR WITHIN AN ICEMAKER COMPARTMENT OF A REFRIGERATOR - A method and apparatus for circulating air within an icemaker compartment of a refrigerator are disclosed. The method includes the steps of activating the icemaker, filling the ice cavities with water, and activating the fan after a predetermined time after the ice cavities are filled with water. The apparatus includes a food storage compartment, an access door operable to selectively close the food storage compartment, an icemaker compartment on the access door, an icemaker disposed in the icemaker compartment, the icemaker including an ice mold body defining a plurality of ice cavities, an ice storage bin disposed in the icemaker compartment, a fan for distributing cold air within the icemaker compartment, at least one heating element attached to the ice mold body, a coolant pump, and a controller for regulating the fan and the coolant pump. | 07-29-2010 |
20100326093 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE FOR FORMING ICE WITHIN AN ICEMAKER COMPARTMENT OF A REFRIGERATOR - A method of controlling temperature for forming ice within an icemaker compartment of a refrigerator is disclosed. The method includes the steps of activating at least one of the compressor and the coolant pump during an icemaking cycle to provide cooling to the icemaker compartment sufficient to make ice at a first rate, and increasing operation of at least one of the compressor and the coolant pump to provide cooling to the icemaker compartment sufficient to make ice at a second rate, which is faster than the first rate. A related refrigerator is also disclosed. | 12-30-2010 |
20130104586 | REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE WITH HOT WATER DISPENSER AND RELATED CONTROL SYSTEM | 05-02-2013 |
Joseph Thomas Waugh, Louisville, KY US
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20100326096 | CONTROL SYTEM FOR BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR WITH ICE MAKER IN UPPER DOOR - A refrigerator includes a main body defining a compartment, the compartment having an access opening and a first wall, a door supported by the main body for selectively closing at least part of the access opening, a sub-compartment on the door, the sub-compartment including a second wall having an opening, a heat exchanger supported by the first wall and positioned so that when the door is closed the heat exchanger is exposed to an interior of the sub-compartment through the opening. The heat exchanger includes a heat exchanging plate. A sealed refrigeration system contains a working medium for cooling the heat exchanger and has one or more segments attached to the heat exchanging plate. A fan is configured to force air over the heat exchanging plate and into the interior of the sub-compartment. A thermistor is coupled to the heat exchanging plate for monitoring a temperature of the heat exchanging plate. A controller is configured to adjust a speed of the fan in dependence of the temperature of the heat-exchanging plate detected by the thermistor. | 12-30-2010 |
20120017612 | SYSTEM TO CONTROL EXTERNAL CONDENSATION ON A REFRIGERATOR - A cooling system for an appliance includes an evaporator stage, a compressor stage coupled to the evaporator stage and a condenser stage coupled to the compressor stage. The condenser stage includes a condenser and a condenser cooling fan for cooling the condenser, and a condenser loop coupled between the condenser stage and the evaporator stage. A humidity sensor is configured to detect a humidity level in an area of the cooling system and a controller is configured to cycle an operating state of the condenser cooling fan from ON to a low speed or OFF prior to an end of a cooling cycle. | 01-26-2012 |
20120036872 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF AN ICE MAKER SYSTEM - Method and apparatus for ice maker systems are disclosed. One exemplary method comprises the step of, in a harvesting cycle of an ice maker system wherein a heating element is turned on at a first time instance to generate heat to separate ice from an ice mold body formed in the ice mold body during a preceding ice formation cycle, and turned off at a second time instance to allow the ice mold body to cool so that a next ice formation cycle can begin, controlling an amount of heat generated by the heating element between the first time instance and the second time instance. | 02-16-2012 |
20120043918 | REVERSING DISPENSER MOTOR WITH INTEGRAL RELAY - A dispensing motor apparatus includes a motor assembly for driving a dispenser, the motor assembly having a motor. The dispenser is driven by the motor. One or more relays having electrical contacts can be integrated with the motor assembly. The motor changes its direction of rotation when its polarity is switched by relay(s). Additionally, a controller can communicate with the relay(s) and the motor assembly, such that the controller permits the relay(s) to switch the position of the contacts of the relay(s) before power is turned on with respect to the motor through the electrical contacts and switch the position of the electrical contacts of the relay(s) to a default state after the power is removed from the motor through the electrical contacts. The relay(s) is subject to mechanical cycling without the contacts of relay(s) being required to perform a current switching duty. | 02-23-2012 |
20120055179 | DSM DEFROST DURING HIGH DEMAND - A method includes providing a standard supply of electrical power to a defrost heater during a standard defrost cycle for a refrigeration system of an appliance, detecting a high energy demand period during the standard defrost cycle, and enabling a reduced consumption of electrical power by the defrost heater in a low power defrost cycle. | 03-08-2012 |
20140160730 | REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCE - A refrigerator appliance is provided. The refrigerator appliance includes a printed circuit board positioned within a door of the refrigerator appliance above a dispenser recess of the refrigerator appliance. An orthogonal light emitting device is mounted to the printed circuit board and is configured for directing light into the dispenser recess. | 06-12-2014 |
20140165613 | METHODS FOR OPERATING SENSORS OF REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCES - Methods for operating a sensor of a refrigerator appliance are provided. In the methods, at least one of a detection threshold of the sensor, a power output of a transducer of the sensor, or a gain of an amplifier of the sensor can be adjusted. Through such adjustments, accuracy and precision of measurements taken with the sensor can be improved. | 06-19-2014 |
20140166153 | METHODS FOR MONITORING SENSORS OF REFRIGERATOR APPLIANCES - Methods for monitoring a sensor of a refrigerator appliance are provided. The methods include activating an auto-fill feature of the refrigerator appliance and receiving a signal from a sensor of the refrigerator appliance. The method also includes displaying a message on a display of the refrigerator appliance if the sensor does not detect the container within the dispenser recess. The message can provide a user with feedback regarding the auto-fill feature and assist the user with properly operating the auto-fill feature. | 06-19-2014 |
20150033822 | DETECTION OF CONTAMINATION STATUS FOR REFRIGERATOR ULTRASONIC SENSOR ASSEMBLY - Systems and methods for detecting a contamination status of an ultrasonic sensor assembly included in a refrigeration appliance are provided. An exemplary refrigerator includes a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly includes a first ultrasonic sensor configured to transmit an ultrasonic signal and a second ultrasonic sensor configured to receive the ultrasonic signal. The refrigerator is configured to perform operations comprising detecting whether the sensor assembly is contaminated based on one or more characteristics of the received ultrasonic signal. An exemplary method includes monitoring a change in a characteristic of a plurality of crosstalk components of a plurality of ultrasonic signals of over a period of time to detect a contaminated state of an ultrasonic sensor. | 02-05-2015 |
Joseph Thomas Waugh US
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20120125017 | METHOD OF OPERATING A REFRIGERATOR - A method for operating a refrigerator having a driving assembly and an ice storage bin. The driving assembly is releasably engageable with the ice storage bin. The driving assembly has a motor fork. The ice storage bin supports an axle, to which a coupler is secured. The method includes engaging the motor fork with the coupler secured, rotating the motor fork in a first direction based on a user's input, and rotating the motor fork in a second direction opposite to the first direction for a predetermined time or by a predetermined angle at the end of the user's input. | 05-24-2012 |
Justin M. Waugh, Memphis, TN US
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20110009975 | ACETABULAR CUP ASSEMBLY FOR MULTIPLE BEARING MATERIALS - A modular acetabular cup assembly ( | 01-13-2011 |
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20140156018 | ACETABULAR CUP ASSEMBLY FOR MULTIPLE BEARING MATERIALS - A modular acetabular cup assembly ( | 06-05-2014 |
Lawrence Taylor Waugh, Austin, TX US
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20120284694 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING SOURCE CODE AND ACQUIRING METRICS IN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT - A method and system is described for managing the development of software source code, and in addition, collecting useful metrics about the development process. A first source code is provided in a desired state. The desired state may be the requirement that the source code can be built or the desired state may be the requirement that the source code can be built and pass one or more tests. A second source code is then received. The second source may be a modified copy of the source code. It is then determined whether the second source code is in the desired state, and the first source code is updated using the second source code in response to the second source code being in the desired state. Metrics that may be collected include: the name of a task, time to complete the task, line of code involved, etc. | 11-08-2012 |
Lindsey Waugh, Memphis, TN US
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20120029518 | LUMBO-SACRAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for treating a lumbo-sacral junction includes at least one dilator configured to create a passageway from a direct lateral trajectory in a body defining a longitudinal axis. A cutting instrument is configured to create a bore, oriented at an angle from the longitudinal axis, in a L5 vertebrae of the body extending to a central portion of a L5-S1 intervertebral disc space of the body. A delivery instrument is configured to deliver an implant through the bore to the central portion of the L5-S1 disc space. Methods of use are disclosed. | 02-02-2012 |
Lindsey G. Waugh, Memphis, TN US
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20080249569 | Implant Face Plates - A faceplate for at least partially covering a plurality of anchor member apertures in an implantable member includes a main body sized to at least partially overlap the plurality of anchor member apertures of the implantable member and configured to inhibit anchor member back-out from the plurality of anchor member apertures. A locking tab may be associated with the main body, the locking tab being formed to at least partially elastically deform to engage the implantable member and secure the main body in place. | 10-09-2008 |
20080249575 | Anchor Member Locking Features - An implantable medical device may include an implant member having an aperture extending therethrough. An anchor member may be configured to extend through the aperture. A locking ring may be supplied to inhibit back-out of the anchor member. | 10-09-2008 |
20080249625 | Composite Interbody Spacer - A composite interbody spacer includes a first portion formed of a first material and a second portion formed of a second material. | 10-09-2008 |
20110022173 | IMPLANT WITH AN INTERFERENCE FIT FASTENER - An implant with an interference fit fastener for attaching the implant to a bone. The interference fit prevents backout of the fastener after the attachment. The implant may include a passage with a first end and second end. The passage may include a first interference section between the first and second ends. A fastener with an elongated shape may be sized to extend through the passage to attach the implant to the bone. The fastener may include a second interference section. During insertion of the fastener through the passage and into the bone, the second interference section of the fastener may contact against and modify or be modified by the first interference section of the passage. This modification may create the interference fit between the implant and the fastener that prevents backout. The interference sections may remain in contact or may move apart once the fastener is fully attached to the bone. | 01-27-2011 |
20110106157 | Self-Locking Interference Bone Screw for use with Spinal Implant - The present invention is generally directed to a unique bone screw which, in one form, may be used to engage with and attach an implant to bone or bony tissue. In one embodiment, a bone screw includes an elongate shank extending along a longitudinal axis from an enlarged proximal head portion to a distal tip. The elongate shank includes a first portion having a first non-tapered, linear external profile and a second portion having a first tapered external profile that increases toward the proximal head portion. The second portion is positioned between the first portion and the head portion and terminates distally of the proximal head portion. In one form of this embodiment, the bone screw can be advanced through a passage of an implant such that an interference fit is provided between the bone screw and the implant. | 05-05-2011 |
20110184522 | MODULAR INTERBODY DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - Methods and devices for spacing vertebral members using modular intervertebral devices and insertion tools. The devices may include opposing first and second endplates, and an intermediate member configured to fit between and support the endplates. The insertion tool may include an elongated handle and a distracter. A method of inserting the device using the tool may include inserting the endplates positioned on opposing sides of the handle into the intervertebral space and positioning the endplates in the intervertebral space relative to first and second vertebral members. The method may include deploying the distracter and increasing a distance between the endplates. Another step may include inserting the intermediate member into the intervertebral space and between the endplates and supporting the endplates with the intermediate member. The insertion tool may then be removed from the intervertebral space. | 07-28-2011 |
20150100129 | SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A spinal implant comprises an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface and includes a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body includes an inner surface that defines at least one cavity that is oriented to implant a fastener oblique relative to a lateral axis of a subject body and adjacent an intervertebral space of the subject body. The implant body includes an oblique surface that defines at least one opening disposed in substantial alignment with the at least one cavity. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 04-09-2015 |
20150289912 | IMPLANT WITH AN INTERFERENCE FIT FASTENER - An implant with an interference fit fastener for attaching the implant to a bone. The interference fit prevents backout of the fastener after the attachment. The implant may include a passage with a first end and second end. The passage may include a first interference section between the first and second ends. A fastener with an elongated shape may be sized to extend through the passage to attach the implant to the bone. The fastener may include a second interference section. During insertion of the fastener through the passage and into the bone, the second interference section of the fastener may contact against and modify or be modified by the first interference section of the passage. This modification may create the interference fit between the implant and the fastener that prevents backout. The interference sections may remain in contact or may move apart once the fastener is fully attached to the bone. | 10-15-2015 |
20160081681 | SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LUMBAR AND LUMBOSACRAL FUSION - A surgical instrument comprises a first member engageable with tissue of a substantially posterior portion of an incision relative to a body. A second member is engageable with tissue of a substantially anterior portion of the incision relative to the body. A third member is engageable with tissue of a substantially cephalad portion of the incision relative to the body. The members are disposable in a configuration to space the tissue to define an oblique surgical pathway relative to a bilateral axis of the body. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 03-24-2016 |
20160081812 | SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A spinal implant comprises an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface and includes a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body includes an inner surface that defines at least one cavity that is oriented to implant a fastener oblique relative to a lateral axis of a subject body and adjacent an intervertebral space of the subject body. At least one indicia is disposed with the implant body to facilitate orientation of the implant body with the subject body. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 03-24-2016 |
20160081818 | SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LUMBAR AND LUMBOSACRAL FUSION - A spinal implant comprises an implant body extending between an anterior surface and a posterior surface, and including a first vertebral engaging surface and a second vertebral engaging surface. The implant body includes an inner surface that defines at least a first cavity and a second cavity. The cavities are oriented to implant fasteners in alignment with an oblique surgical pathway relative to a bilateral axis of a subject body and adjacent an anterior portion of an intervertebral space of the subject body. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 03-24-2016 |
Mark D. Waugh, Germantown, TN US
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20150206515 | PICKGUARD ASSEMBLY FOR STRINGED INSTRUMENT HAVING ELECTRONIC DISPLAY - A pickguard assembly attached to a body of a stringed instrument, such as a guitar, where the pickguard assembly protects the stringed instrument body and includes an electronic display. The electronic display allows a user to electronically control the visual appearance of the stringed instrument without having to physically remove or change the pickguard assembly. | 07-23-2015 |
Mark David Waugh, Germantown, TN US
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20100324601 | Methods and Devices for Treating a Multi-Level Spinal Deformity - The present application discloses methods for treating a multi-level spinal deformity. The methods may include inserting a tether in a minimally-invasive manner through an entrance incision. The tether is moved along the spine and positioned to reduce and/or eliminate the deformity. Once the tether is positioned along the spine, the tether may be secured to the vertebral members. In one embodiment, the tether includes a rigid section and a flexible section. The tether may be positioned within the spine with the rigid section extending along a first length of the spine and the flexible section extending along a second length of the spine. The different sections provide different corrective forces to the spine to reduce and/or eliminate the spinal deformity. In one embodiment, the rigid section extends along an apex of the spinal deformity. | 12-23-2010 |
Martin Waugh, Portland, OR US
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20100299434 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING WEB ACTIVITY - Systems and methods of tracking activity over networks and, in particular, tracking web activity over the Internet are described. Exemplary systems and methods may include a receiver for receiving a request from a visitor for a data object, a processor for providing a cookie to track the visitor's web activity, and a transmitter for transmitting the cookie to the visitor in response to the request. The cookie may comprise tracking information for a plurality of web sites visited by the visitor. | 11-25-2010 |
20110302306 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING WEB ACTIVITY - Systems and methods of tracking activity over networks and, in particular, tracking web activity over the Internet are described. Exemplary systems and methods may include a receiver for receiving a request from a visitor for a data object, a processor for providing a cookie to track the visitor's web activity, and a transmitter for transmitting the cookie to the visitor in response to the request. The cookie may comprise tracking information for a plurality of web sites visited by the visitor. | 12-08-2011 |
20120124206 | METHOD FOR CROSS-DOMAIN TRACKING OF WEB SITE TRAFFIC - Web traffic reporting methods that rely upon third-party cookies suffer in accuracy when those tracking cookies are frequently refused by web users or deleted once they have been accepted. The invention described herein circumvents this problem by employing first-party cookies instead. This is accomplished by a client-side script that maintains the first-party cookie (as placed by the web site in question) and sends a site-maintained visitor ID to a tracking service for analysis. The effect is to improve the accuracy of traffic statistics that rely on that cookie. | 05-17-2012 |
20130088686 | EYE IMAGE AND VIDEO CAPTURE SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - An eye image and video capture system ( | 04-11-2013 |
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Maryann Waugh, Denver, CO US
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20150127381 | METHOD FOR INTERNET-FACILITATED HEALTH CARE COORDINATION - A process that leverages technology to facilitate team-based coordinated care. Techniques for allowing a patient to schedule a future or on-demand videoconference appointment with a health care provider (behavioral or physical), check-in for the appointment, and participate in the videoconference. Further, the system allows a first provider to create and modify in real-time a schedule that modifies availability by types of appointments available and selected by patients/colleagues, view a virtual waiting room in which a patient is virtually located after the patient has checked in, initiate the videoconference, check the availability of a second provider, connect the second provider to the videoconference, view the patient's EHR, add indications about the diagnosis/plan and other notes to the EHR, and generate a bill to the patient for services rendered. Also, the system allows the second provider to indicate their availability, be connected to the videoconference, view the patient's EHR, add indications about the diagnosis/plan and other notes to the EHR, and generate a bill to the patient for services rendered. | 05-07-2015 |
Michael Jay Waugh, Austin, TX US
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20090273479 | Hazard Dectection And Mitigation System And Method - Provided is a system and method for providing monitoring of hazardous materials, including collecting environmental data via one or more sensors directed at the hazardous materials source, the environmental data including one or more environmentally detectable reference points; comparing the environmental data to a set of current ambient conditions, the environmental data detectable in a reference frame by the one or more sensors directed at the hazardous materials source, the reference frame including at least one of the one or more environmentally detectable reference points; performing an alert determination according to the comparison of the environmental data to the set of ambient conditions; and transmitting the alert determination to an existing fault detection system for the hazardous material source to enable the existing fault detection system to override a status rating of the hazardous materials source. Also included is a sensing system including modules operating on a processor to perform the method. | 11-05-2009 |
20120224046 | HAZZARD DETECTION AND MITIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Provided as a system and method for providing monitoring of hazardous materials, including collecting environmental data via one or more sensors directed at the hazardous materials source, the environmental data including one or more environmentally detectable reference points; comparing the environmental data to current ambient conditions, the environmental data detectable in a reference frame by the sensors directed at the hazardous materials source, the reference frame including at least one of the one or more environmentally detectable reference points; performing an alert determination according to the comparison of the environmental data to the set of ambient conditions; and transmitting the alert determination to an existing fault detection system for the hazardous material source to enable the existing fault detection system to override a status rating of the hazardous materials source. Also included is a sensing system including modules operating on a processor. | 09-06-2012 |
Nathan Lee Waugh, Piney Flats, TN US
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20120174450 | METHOD OF SUPPRESSING BLAST CONDUIT LEAKAGE - A blast suppressor for safely diverting and suppressing the escape of pressurized gasses from a non-muzzle opening in a blast conduit, such as found at the juncture between a revolver's barrel and cylinder, or a recoil-reducing ported barrel. The blast suppressor being designed substantially within the existing framework of the firearm to maintain its unique physical appearance, as well as fit with current holsters, optics, and accessories. | 07-12-2012 |
Patrick Waugh, East Millsboro, PA US
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20140330430 | CONVEYOR CARRIAGE POSITION MONITORING - A conveyor system including a conveyor belt; a conveyor rail including a track having a proximal end and a distal end, and a conveyor take-up for collecting excess conveyor belt; a conveyor carriage configured to move along the track between the proximal end and the distal end, the conveyor carriage including a base rotatably supporting the conveyor belt, and a target; a winch positioned proximate the proximal end of the track, the winch including a carriage cable coupling the conveyor carriage to the winch, a motor, and a motor sensor configured to sense a motor characteristic; a position sensor configured to sense a position of the target; and a controller having a memory and processor. The controller is configured to receive the motor characteristic and the position of the target, calculate a characteristic of the conveyor system, and output the characteristic. | 11-06-2014 |
20160075519 | CONVEYOR CARRIAGE POSITION MONITORING - A carriage system including a carriage having a target; a winch; a position sensor configured to sense a position of the target; and a controller. The winch includes a cable, a motor, and a motor sensor. The cable couples the carriage to the winch. The motor sensor senses a motor characteristic. The controller is configured to receive the motor characteristic and the position of the target, calculate a characteristic of the system, and output the characteristic. | 03-17-2016 |
Robert L. Waugh, Athens, GA US
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20110195373 | Template for Selecting Orthodontic Arch Wires and Method of Placement - A dental arch template includes a transparent fitting plate having a perimeter shaped to fit inside the human mouth of a patient with the fitting plate being Y-shaped with a stem and a pair of spaced side legs extending away from said stem, and at least one image of an arch wire formed in a U-shape that generally conforms to the dental arch of a human imposed on said pair of spaced side legs of said transparent fitting plate. | 08-11-2011 |
Sheela Waugh, Erie, CO US
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20120322862 | Aptamers to 4-1BB and Their Use in Treating Diseases and Disorders - The present disclosure relates generally to the field of nucleic acids and, more particularly, to aptamers capable of binding to 4-1BB; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such 4-1BB aptamers; and methods of making and using the same. | 12-20-2012 |
20130012693 | Aptamers to Beta-NGF and Their Use in Treating Beta-NGF Mediated Diseases and Disorders - The present disclosure relates generally to the field of nucleic acids and, more particularly, to aptamers capable of binding to β-NGF; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such β-NGF aptamers; and methods of making and using the same. | 01-10-2013 |
20140081011 | Aptamers to 4-1BB and Their Use in Treating Diseases and Disorders - The present disclosure relates generally to the field of nucleic acids and, more particularly, to aptamers capable of binding to 4-1BB; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such 4-1BB aptamers; and methods of making and using the same. | 03-20-2014 |
20140315986 | APTAMERS THAT BIND TO IL-6 AND THEIR USE IN TREATING OR DIAGNOSING IL-6 MEDIATED CONDITIONS - Aptamers that bind IL-6 are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising IL-6 aptamers are provided, as well as methods of treating conditions using the aptamers are also provided. | 10-23-2014 |
Sheela M. Waugh, Erie, CO US
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20150105452 | Aptamers to PDGF and VEGF and Their Use in Treating PDGF and VEGF Mediated Conditions - Aptamers that bind PDGF and aptamers that bind VEGF are provided. In addition, aptamer constructs comprising a PDGF aptamer and a VEGF aptamer are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aptamers and aptamer constructs are provided, as well as methods of treating conditions using the aptamers and aptamer constructs. | 04-16-2015 |
Stephen Waugh, Bothell, WA US
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20160060349 | METHOD FOR INCREASING PYRO-GLUTAMIC ACID FORMATION OF A PROTEIN - A method for conversion of an N-terminal glutamine and/or glutamic acid residue of a protein to pyro-glutamic acid within a purification process. | 03-03-2016 |
Tim Waugh, Dubuque, IA US
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20150233076 | SYSTEM TO DELIVER AND INSTALL PYLONS AND PIPES - A method is provided of inserting an elongate element into a ground surface, including drilling at a first drilling location in the ground surface. The drilling is performed by a boring tool of a first vehicle. The elongate element is transported to the first drilling location. The transporting is performed by a second vehicle. The elongate element is handed off from the second vehicle to the first vehicle. The elongate element is inserted into the first drilling location. The inserting is performed by an inserting device of the first vehicle. | 08-20-2015 |
William C. Waugh, Boise, ID US
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20130005524 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - The present invention is directed to a continuously variable transmission that includes an input shaft, an output shaft, multiple planetary gear assemblies and a hydraulic system including a pump, a motor and a valve. Two of the planetary gear assemblies, in conjunction with the hydraulic system, work as a speed variation mechanism and as a braking device. A third planetary gear assembly multiplies torque. A sub-transmission serves as the range device, providing for forward or reverse rotation of a final drive shaft or alternately a neutral position wherein there is no rotation of the final drive shaft. In one embodiment, first, second and third planetary gear assemblies, the output shaft, a one-way clutch, the final drive shaft, the hydraulic pump and the hydraulic motor all have an axis of rotation that lies coaxially with a primary axis of rotation of the input shaft. | 01-03-2013 |
William C. Waugh, Corona, CA US
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20160128886 | Mobile Isolation and Containment Unit - Completely self-contained and self-supported mobile isolation and containment unit (ICU) facilities are disclosed that can be transported on roads and highways to a location in need of an isolation facility and rapidly deployed to provide isolation and treatment. In some embodiments, exemplary ICUs can safely provide isolation and treatment to a level that meets or exceeds “bricks and mortar” hospital isolation and containment facilities and any applicable regulations. In some examples, the mobile ICUs include sophisticated heating ventilation and air Conditioning (HVAC) systems that can separately maintain areas within the facility at different levels of pressure to ensure contaminated air does not escape the facility. And the mobile ICUs may also incorporate a multiple-vestibule with airlock design for ensuring safe entry and exit from the facility. The mobile ICUs disclosed herein may also include automated decontamination systems for disinfecting and/or sterilizing spaces within the facility. | 05-12-2016 |
William Howard Waugh, Greenville, NC US
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20090137612 | Treatment with combined use of oxypurines and ascorbate to prevent and mitigate iron-catalized oxidative damage in Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders - A method is provided for the prevention and treatment of selective progressive degeneration within the central nervous system caused by hydroxyl-free or ferryl-free radicals formed by Fenton-type catalyzed reactions between diffusible hydrogen peroxide and localized bivalent iron. The invention embodies unique pharmacologic composition for antioxidant protection by oral supplementation with hypoxanthine conjointly with either sodium L-ascorbate or L-ascorbic acid. The hypoxanthine is provided for its sodium-dependent intestinal absorption and transport for the systemic production of higher antioxidant and iron-chelating uric acid levels. Ascorbate is provided as potent antioxidant to raise body ascorbic acid levels concurrently and to protect against possible deleterious effect from nucleobase or other molecular injury induced by oxidized uric acid as urate anion free radical caused in the antioxidant action of the uric acid. It is contemplated that such oral supplementation conjointly with hypoxanthine and L-ascorbate will support better health and will mitigate the progressive oxidative neuronal damage in Alzheimer's disease, amnestic mild cognitive impairment, Down syndrome, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease. | 05-28-2009 |
20110190225 | Topical method for prompt relief of severe ascites - A means is provided to make the capsules of cirrhotic or fibrotic livers relatively impermeable to liver tissue fluid or lymph in humans or other mammals suffering from severe chronic ascites or refractory ascites by application of collodion. The means will be useful to decrease the need for liver and combined liver and kidney transplantations | 08-04-2011 |